377. C. M. Regeneration by the Spirit. WATTS. 1 NOT all the outward forms on earth, Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth, 3 The Spirit, like some heavenly wind, 4 Our quickened souls awake and rise 378. S. M. MONTGOMERY. God working in the Soul. 1 'TIS God the Spirit leads The work to be performed is ours; 2 Supported by his grace, We still pursue our way, 3 'Tis he that works to will; 379. "Tis he that works to do; The power by which we act is his, C. M. Sovereignty of the Spirit. BEDDOME. 1 THE blesséd Spirit, like the wind, 2 He moulds the carnal mind afresh, Transforms the heart of stone to flesh, 3 He sheds abroad the Father's love, Bids both our guilt and fear remove, 4 Lord, fill each dead, benighted soul 380. L. M. C. WESLEY. The Spirit entreated not to depart. 1 STAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay, Though I have done thee such despite; Cast not a sinner quite away, Nor take thine everlasting flight. 2 Though I have most unfaithful been 3 Yet, O, the chief of sinners spare, 4 My weary soul, O God, release; 381. C. M. CAMPBELL'S COL. The Holy Spirit grieved. 1 THE God of grace will never leave And yet, when we his Spirit grieve, 2 If noisy war, or strife, abound, 3 Should we indulge one secret sin, His succors and support, within, 4 Forbid it, gracious Lord, that we, The Earnest of Heaven. 1 WHY should the children of a King Great Comforter, descend, and bring WAITS. 2 Dost thou not dwell in all thy saints, 3 Assure my conscience of her part And bear thy witness, with my heart, 4 Thou art the earnest of his love, And thy soft wings, celestial Dove, 383. L. M. T. SCOTT. Prayer for the Return of the Spirit. 1 O LORD, and shall our fainting souls 2 Great source of light and peace, return, 3 This temple, hallowed by thine hand, 1 SPIRIT of holiness, descend; S. F. SMITH. Thine ear, in kind compassion, lend; 2 Behold, thy weary churches wait, 3 Thy light, that on our souls hath shone, Let us not feel its rays alone Alone thy people be. 4 O, bring our dearest friends to God; Fit them, on earth, for thine abode; 5 Spirit of holiness, 'tis thine To hear our feeble prayer; Come,- for we wait thy power divine, - 385. C. M. Spirit of Holiness. BATHURST. 1 SPIRIT of holiness, look down, 2 The fear which thy convictions wrought, O, let thy grace remove; And may the souls which thou hast taught 3 Now let thy saving mercy heal 4 Complete the work thou hast begun, 5 Then, as our wondering eyes discern 386. THE SCRIPTURES. C. M. Excellency of the Scriptures. 1 LET all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book; WATTS. Great God, if once compared with thine, 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave 3 I've seen an end of what we call How short the powers of nature fall, 4 Yet men would fain be just with God, |