THE HYMN 171. Evening. S. M. HE day is past and gone; 2 We lay our garments by, So death shall soon disrobe us all 3 Lord, keep us safe this night, May angels guard us while we sleep, Till morning light appears. SOF OFTLY now the light of day Free from care, from labour free, Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon, for me, the light of day Take me, 4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast known Then, from thine eternal throne, INSPIRER and hearer of prayer, My all to thy covenant care, Almighty to rule and command. 4 His smiles and his comforts abound, His grace, as the dew, shall descend; And walls of salvation surround The soul he delights to defend. X. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. HYMN 174. C. M. Renouncing the World. ET worldly minds the world pursue, Once I admired its follies too, But grace has set me free. 2 Those follies now no longer please, Far from my heart be joys like these, 3 As by the light of opening day 4 Creatures no more divide my choice, His Name, and love, and gracious voice Shall fix my roving heart. 5 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone, Not ashamed of Christ. JESUS, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee: Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days? 2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far Let night disown each radiant star; 'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, Bright Morning Star, bid darkness flee. 3 Ashamed of Jesus! O, as soon Let morning blush to own the sun; He sheds the beams of light divine O'er this benighted soul of mine. 4 Ashamed of Jesus! that dear friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend: No; when I blush, be this my shame, That I no more revere his Name. 5 Ashamed of Jesus! empty pride; I'll boast a Saviour crucified; And, O, may this my portion be, My Saviour not ashamed of me. Prayer for Christian Graces. JESUS, my strength, my hope, On thee I cast my care, With humble confidence look up, Till I can all things do; 2 I want a sober mind, To hardship, grief, and loss; 3 I want a godly fear, A quick, discerning eye, That looks to thee when sin is near, 4 I want a heart to pray, To pray and never cease, 5 I want a true regard, A single, steady aim, Unmoved by threatening or reward, 6 I rest upon thy word, The promise is for me; My succour and salvation, Lord, But let me still abide, Gu UIDE me, O thou great Jehovah, Whence the living waters flow; Lead me all my journey through. 3 Feed me with the heavenly manna In this barren wilderness; Be my sword, and shield, and banner; 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Following the Example of Christ. WHENE'ER the angry passions rise, And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife, To Jesus let us lift our eyes, Bright pattern of the Christian life. 2 O how benevolent and kind, How mild, how ready to forgive: |