1 GREAT God, whose universal sway L. M. 737. Ascription. LIVERPOOL COL. 1 NOT e'en a sparrow yields its breath 2 To Thee, in ceaseless strains, my tongue 7s. M. 738. J. NEWTON. Benediction. 1 Now may He, who from the dead 2 May he teach us to fulfil What is pleasing in his sight, Perfect us in all his will, And preserve us day and night. 7 & 6s. M. 739. Closing Ascription. GASKELL 1 To thee, the Lord Almighty, 2 Whose goodness never failing, Shall still keep shining on. 1 THY name, Almighty Lord, Shall sound through distant lands; Great is thy grace, and sure thy word; Thy truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine honor spread; 8 & 7s. M. 741. ANONYMOUS. Dismission. 1 LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, 8 & 7s. M 742. Universal Praise. FAWCETT. 1 PRAISE to thee, thou great Creator! 2 For ten thousand blessings given, Sound his praise through earth and heaven; Sound Jehovah's praise on high. 8 & 7s. M. 743. Benediction. J. NEWTON. 1 MAY the grace of Christ, our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favor, Rest upon us from above. 2 Thus may we abide in union With each other and the Lord; And possess, in sweet communion, Joys which earth cannot afford. 8 & 7s. M. 744. ESTLIN. Reliance for the Future. 1 GRACIOUS Source of every blessing! Guard our breasts from anxious fears; May we, still thy love possessing, 2 All our hopes on thee reclining, C. M. 745. EXETER COL. For a Blessing on the Word. 1 THY gracious aid, great God, impart, 2 O, speed our progress in the way Where knowledge grows without decay, 1 O ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, 2 His mercy reigns through every land, For ever firm his truth shall stand; 10s. M. 747. ANONYMOUS. For the Peace of the Church. 1 RESTORE, O Father! to our times restore 2 O never more may differing judgments part 3 From soul to soul, quick as the sunbeam's ray, Let concord spread one universal day; And faith by love lead all mankind to thee, 8 & 7s. M. 748. BICKERSTETH. Closing Hymn. 1 ISRAEL'S Shepherd, guide us, feed us, 2 Lord, thy guardian presence ever, 8 & 7s. M. 749. S. F. ADAMS. Peace be with you. 1 PART in peace! is day before us? 2 Part in peace! with deep thanksgiving, |