HYMN 332. C. M. [b] Contrition. 1 O THOU, Whose tender mercy hears Contrition's humble sigh, Whose hand, indulgent, wipes the tears 2 See, low before thy throne of grace, 3 O shine on this benighted heart! 4 Thy presence only can bestow HYMN 333. L. M. [b] Penitential Aspirations. 1 SHOW mercy, Lord; O Lord, forgive; Let a repenting sinner live: Are not thy mercies large and free? 2 O wash my soul from every stain, 3 Give me a will to thine subdued, 4 Then shall thy love inspire my tongue; And every power shall join to bless HYMN 334. C. M. [b] Repentance and Peace. 1 How oft, alas, this wretched heart 2 Yet Sovereign Mercy calls, Return : 3 And canst thou, wilt thou, yet forgive, 4 Almighty Grace, thy healing power, So vile a heart as mine! 5 Thy pardoning love, so free, so sweet, Dear Saviour, I adore : O keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. HYMN 335. L. M. [b] Confession and Pardon. 1 WHILE I keep silence, and conceal 2 I spread my sins before the Lord, 3 For this shall every humble soul Make swift addresses to thy seat; When floods of huge temptations roll, There shall they find a blest retreat. 4 How safe beneath thy wings I lie, When days grow dark, and storms appear! And, when I walk, thy watchful eye Shall guide me safe from every snare. HYMN 336. 7s. M. [b] Penitential. 1 GOD of mercy, God of love, Hear our sad, repentant songs; Listen to thy suppliant race, Thou to whom all grace belongs. 2 Deep regret for follies past, 3 Foolish fears and fond desires, Filled with grief and shame, we own: 5 God of mercy, God of grace, HYMN 337. L. M. [b] Sorrow for Sin. 1 My spirit longs its rest to find; Saviour of all, if mine thou art, Give me thy meek, thy lowly mind, And stamp thine image on my heart. 2 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, And fully set my spirit free; I cannot rest till pure within, Till I am wholly lost in thee. 3 Fain would I learn of thee, my Lord, Thy light and easy burden prove; The cross is hallowed by thy blood, The labour of thy dying love. 4 I would, but thou must give the power; My heart from every sin release: Lord, bring, O bring, the joyful hour, And fill me with thy perfect peace. CHARITY AND BROTHERLY LOVE. HYMN 338. C. M. [# or b] Nature and Fruits of Charity. 1 O CHARITY, thou heavenly grace, 2 The man of charity extends His kindred, neighbours, foes, and friends, 3 He aids the poor in their distress; He hears when they complain; 4 The sick, the prisoner, deaf, and blind, In him a benefactor find; He loves to give relief. 5 'Tis love that makes religion sweet; With willing minds, and ardent feet, |