4 Thus seeking so early for knowledge and truth, His childhood in wisdom began; And therefore the Lord was the guide of his youth, And made him so mighty a man. 5 So he soon was made king, for the prophet foretold That God meant to honour him thus: O Lord, may we serve Thee, like David of old,- 312 1 AR "The children of the kingdom," 8.6.8.6.8. ROUND the throne of God in heaven, Singing glory, glory, glory! 2 What brought them to that world above, 3 Because the Saviour shed His blood, Bathed in that pure and precious flood, Singing glory, glory, glory! 4 On earth, they sought their Saviour's grace, 313 Singing glory, glory, glory! "Babes in Christ." 1 COR. iii. 1. 6-8' 1 YES, there are little ones in heaven, Jesus! Thy mercy, rich and free, 2 O! let us think of them to-day,- 3 To come, with humbleness of mind, 4 To come,-while we are young and gay, PART III. FOR THE TEACHERS' MEETING. 314 "There is no restraint to the Lord." 1 WHAT various hindrances we meet In coming to a mercy-seat! Yet who, that knows the worth of prayer, L.M 2 Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw! 3 Restraining prayer-we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright; And Satan trembles, when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. 4 Were half the breath now vainly spent, Our cheerful song would oftener be, 315 "Praying always with all prayer." EPH. vi. 18. 1 PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, The motion of a hidden fire The upward glancing of an eye, 2 Prayer is the simplest form of speech D.C.M. Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach Prayer is the Christian's vital breath; His watchword at the gate of death; 3 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, While angels in their songs rejoice, 4 Nor prayer is made on earth alone: 316 1 2 And Jesus, on the eternal throne, O Thou by whom we come to God, "There am 1 in the midst of them." L.M. WHERE two or three, with sweet accord, Obedient to their sovereign Lord, "There," says the Saviour, "will I be, To them unveil My smiling face, And shed My glories round the place." 3 We meet at Thy command, dear Lord, Relying on Thy faithful word: 317 1 Now send Thy Spirit from above, HEB. iv. 16. BEHOLD the throne of grace; The promise calls us near: 2 That rich, atoning blood, Which sprinkled round we see, S.M. 3 4 318 1 ENCOURAGEMENT TO PRAYER. [TEACHERS. Beyond our utmost wants, His love and power can bless; To those who seek His face, He grants Thine image, Lord, bestow, "All with one accord in prayer." COME, let us leave the world awhile, Its pleasure, and its care: Come, spend, beneath our Father's smile, 2 Come, let us join our notes of praise, 3 Let harmony our voices raise, ""Tis like a little heaven below," Where all in peace agree; May we, united, ever show This proof of piety! 4 Come, Holy Ghost, Thy strength impart; To cheer each spirit, warm each heart, 5 Lord, let no strife our union spoil 6 And when, at length, our weary feet 319 May children, and their teachers, meet "I have called you friends." JOHN XV. 15. O.M D.L.M. 1 HERE, gracious God, beneath Thy feet, In friendship to the young, we meet; |