3 For, without His blessed teaching, 4 He would show the young beginner 5 Deeply are our hearts polluted: He would cleanse and keep them clean,- While His witness dwells within. 6 Lord, no longer would we grieve Thee, But, at once, would each receive Thee 2 And let Thy servants share We plead the promise of Thy word,- If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry,- Their children's wants supply, Much more wilt Thou Thy love display, And answer when Thy children pray. 3 Our heavenly Father, Thou: We, children of Thy grace: Descend and fill the place, That all may feel the heavenly flame, "Shew me Thy ways, O Lord." PSALM XXV. 4. 101 1 BE E with us, Lord, where'er we go, L.M Teach us what Thou would'st have us do, Suggest whate'er we think or say, Direct us in the narrow way. 2 Prevent us, lest we harbour pride,- We have our power, our all, from Thee. 5 Assist, and teach us, Lord, to pray; What Thou abhorrest may we flee, 102 1 "The Spirit and the Bride say, Come." HE Spirit in our hearts THE Is whispering, Sinner, Come! The bride, the Church of Christ proclaims, S.M. 103 Let him that thirsts for righteousness, Yes! whosoever will, O let him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life: 'Tis Jesus bids him Come! Lo! Jesus, who invites, "A still, small voice," I KINGS XIX. 12. 1 TAKE my poor heart, just as it is, Set up therein Thy throne; So shall I love Thee above all, And live to Thee alone. 2 Complete Thy work, and crown Thy grace, And listen to that still, small voice, O.M. 8 Which teaches me Thy sovereign will, Which covers me with shame, when I 4 This unction may I ever feel,- 104 1 "An habitation of God through the Spirit HOLY Ghost, dispel our sadness; 2-7's. 8 & Pierce the clouds of nature's night; 2 Author of our new creation, 105 1 Bid us all Thine influence prove; "Early will I seek Thee." NOW, in my early days, Teach me Thy will to know; O Lord, Thy sanctifying grace 2 Make an unguarded youth Help me to choose the way of truth, And flee from every snare. My heart, to folly prone, Renew by power divine; Unite it to Thyself alone, Lord, let Thy word of grace To what Thy laws impart, Be my whole soul inclined; O let them dwell within my heart, May Thy young servant learn 106 1 FAR "The fruit of the Spirit." GAL. V. 22. too often men are crying-- On the banks of living streams; D. 8.7.8.7. For the day-star's heavenly rays, 3 Love, joy, peace, enduring patience, 107 1 Kindness, meekness in all stations, THE HOLY TRINITY. "Three that bear record in heaven." MER EET and right it is to sing, Glory to our heavenly King, Eternal praise be Thine! 2 Father, God, Thy love we praise, Spirit, Comforter divine, Praise by all to Thee be given, Till we in full chorus join, D.7.6.7.8. 108 1 "All spiritual blessings." FATHER, Thy heavenly gifts afford- L.M. 3 For all the good Thy grace imparts, 109 1 "Making melody in your heart." To the Source of every blessing Grateful anthems let us raise; Who, His wandering sheep to gather, 8 To the Son all praise be given; 4 Equal strains of warm devotion Source of wisdom, peace, and joy! 5 Thus, while our glad hearts ascending, Glorify Jehovah's name, 110 1 Heavenly songs with ours are blending; "I will sing and give praise." ALMIGHTY God, Thy name I praise 8.7.8.7 L.M. For Christian parents, Christian friends, For peaceful nights and happy days, |