330 1 "Being ensamples to the flock." AT T Thy footstool lowly bending, We rely upon Thy word. 2 May we deeply be concernéd Lead the children in Thy way. 3 Can we tell them of a Saviour 4 We ourselves have never known? We ourselves have never shown? 8.7.8.7.4.7 Of Thy heavenly grace send down. By Thy grace, preserve us free. Holy intercourse with heaven; Christian characters sustaining, Cleansed from earth's polluted leaven: To Thy glory, Hearts, and lives, and all be given. 6 Let a band of sacred union Sweet resemblance To Thy family above. 331 "He appeared to put away sin.. C.M. 1 SIN IN has undone our fallen race, And brought the sinner face to face 332 1 2 This we repeat from year to year, 3 Blessings upon the rising race! 4 We see, though they perceive it not, O make them tremble at the thought, 5 Dear Saviour, let this new-born year, "In this place will I give peace WITHIN these walls be peace, Love through our borders found; In all our little palaces Prosperity abound! 2 God scorns not humble things: He makes the simple wise; And children here, the King of kings Is training for the skies. 3 May none, who thus are taught, S.M. 333 From glory be cast down; But all, through faith and patience, brought "Thy children shall be taught of the Lord." ISAIAH liv. 13. 1 GREAT All-in-All, Eternal Power! On us Thy richest blessings shower; 2 Bless this assembly; Lord, to Thee, > While for the children we implore L.M. 4 Shed on our schools Thy heavenly light, 5 Direct their footsteps, God of grace, 6 And O, may we, who teach them, share In zeal and love may we be found 7 Then, when the last great trumpet's sound 334 1 2 3 "Sing for the young of the flock." COME, ye that love the Lord I With us your voices raise, To sing the triumphs of His word, Not only does He lead His sheep in Zion's way, The lambs He condescends to feed, O what a lovely sight, To see our tender youth Follow the Saviour with delight 5 335 With swifter speed shall run; S.M More bright and warm shall be their noon, More fair their evening sun. When we can work no more, They shall the cause extend; Till every knee, from shore to shore, "I must work .. ." JOHN IX. 4. 1 LORD, we meet to pray and praise, Teach us now our hearts to raise ; We have much to ask of Thee, May we earnest pleaders be. 8-7'A Lord, we meet, a working band, 2 May we each, with loving heart, Whose Word, like manna showered from heaven, Descends into the breast; Though buried deep, or thinly strewn, Do Thou Thy grace supply, That hope in early furrows sown May ripen in the sky. 337 1 2 "It is God which worketh in you..." TIS PHILIP ii. 13. God the Spirit leads In paths before unknown; The work to be performed is ours, Assisted by His grace, We still pursue our way; And hope at last to reach the prize, S.M. 8 "Tis Ho that works to will; 'Tis Hethat works to do; His is the power by which we at 338 C.M. "The entrance of Thy words giveth light." 1 THE Spirit breathes upon the word, A glory gilds the sacred page, It gives a light to every age; 3 The hand that gave it, still supplies Let everlasting thanks be Thine 5 My soul rejoices to pursue 339 1 9r 2 "It is the Spirit that quickeneth." "TIS IS not by power, 'tis not by might, The heart receives the sacred light Come then, O sacred Spirit, down, Our souls refresh, our labours own, 3 And when, within the silent tomb, 340 May generations yet to come, "His work is honourable and glorious." C.M. L.M. 1 DELIGHTFUL work! important charge! To teach for God the rising race, Instruct their minds, their hopes enlarge, |