O 1 Al mighty God, Thy word is cast Like seed up on the ground; 3 O may it grow in hum - ble hearts, And right-eous fruits a-bound. A - MEN. 2 Let not the foe of Christ and man This holy seed remove, But give it root in praying souls 3 Let not the world's deceitful cares The rising plant destroy, But may it, in converted minds, Produce the fruits of joy. 4 Let not Thy word, so kindly sent To raise us to Thy throne, Return to Thee, and sadly tell That we reject Thy Son. Rev. John Cawood, 1816 O re. fresh us, O re- fresh us, Travelling through this wil-derness. A-MEN. (See also DISMISSAL, No. 534) 2 Thanks we give and adoration For Thy gospel's joyful sound: May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound: Ever faithful To the truth may we be found; 3 So that when Thy love shall call us, Saviour, from the world away, Let no fear of death appal us, Reign with Thee in endless day. Anon. 1773 (ascribed to Rev. John Fawcett): verse 1, line 6, alt.; verse 3 recast by Rev. G. Thring 81 BEATRICE 8.7.8.7. 3 Rev. William W. Coe, 1895 P 1 Part in peace: is day before us? Praise His Name for life and light; Are the shadows lengthening o'er us? Bless His care who guards the night. A - MEN. Copyright, 1895. by The Trustees of The Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath-School Work 2 Part in peace: with deep thanksgiving, Rendering, as we homeward tread, Gracious service to the living, Tranquil memory to the dead. 3 Part in peace: such are the praises Mrs. Sarah F. Adams, 1841 HYMNS OF THE FAITH FOLLOWING THE ORDER OF THE APOSTLES' CREED 82 NICEA 11.12.12.10. The Holy Trinity Rev. John B. Dykes, 1861 1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, Holy, Ho - ly! Mer-ciful and Mighty! God in Three Persons, bless-ed Trinity! A-MEN. 2 Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! 3 All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth and sky and sea; God in Three Persons, blessèd Trinity! Bishop Reginald Heber, publ. 1826 83 ANCIENT OF DAYS 11.10.11. 10. J. Albert Jeffery, 1886 Voices Organ 04 4 O To Thee all knees are bent, all voi ces pray; Thy love has blest the wide world's won-drous story With light and life since Eden's dawning day. A-MEN. 2 O Holy Father, who hast led Thy children Through seas dry-shod, through weary wastes bewildering; Thine is the quickening power that gives increase; 5 O Triune God, with heart and voice adoring, Bishop William C. Doane, 1886 All the earth doth wor-ship Thee; We a-midst the throng would be. (See also HORTON, No. 570) 2 All the holy angels cry, 3 Glorified apostles raise 5 Martyrs, in a noble host, Of Thy cross are heard to boast; 6 All Thy Church in heaven and earth, |