Be kept and covered with the shield L. M. 19. ANONYMOUS. . The House of God. 1 BE still! be still! for all around, 3 Thou who hast laid within the grave For angels wait while God is here. 4 Thou who hast dear ones far away, C. M. 20. BOWRING. Pure Worship. 1 THE offerings to Thy throne which rise, Of mingled praise and prayer, Are but a worthless sacrifice Unless the heart is there. 2 Upon thine all discerning ear 3 My offerings will indeed be blest, If thy pure Spirit touch my breast 4 O may that Spirit warm my heart And to life's lowly vale impart S. M. 21. Praise. MONTGOMERY. 1 STAND up, and bless the Lord, Ye people of his choice; Stand up, and bless the Lord your God, 2 Though high above all praise, 3 O for the living flame, 1 From his own altar brought, To touch our lips, our minds inspire, There, with benign regard, Stand up, and bless the Lord; Stand up, and bless his glorious name, C. M. 22 BRYANT. Invoking Compassion. 1 O GOD! whose dread and dazzling brow Love never yet forsook, On those who seek thy presence now, 2 For many a frail and erring heart 3 Yet, pleased the humble prayer to hear, And kind to all that live, Thou, when thou seest the contrite tear, Art ready to forgive. 4 Lord, aid us with thy heavenly grace In mercy view our erring race, 1 WELCOME, delightful morn! Sweet day of sacred rest, I hail thy kind return; HAYWARD Lord, make these moments blest; From the low train Of mortal toys, I soar to reach Immortal joys. Now may the King descend, While saints address thy face; Let sinners feel And learn to know Thy quickening word, And fear the Lord. Descend, celestial Dove! With all thy quickening powers; Disclose a Saviour's love, And bless these sacred hours: 1 IF, in a temple made with hands, 2 If, in the ailments of the soul, 3 If there be still a sacrifice, That may to God with favor rise, 4 If, in the dread of death's dark hour, 5 Where God would have the offering made, 8 & 7s. M. 25. J. TAYLOR. Surrounding the Mercy-Seat. • 1 FAR from mortal cares retreating, Peace and pardon from the skies. 2 Who may share this great salvation?- God withholds his care from none; 3 Every stain of guilt abhorring, |