66 COM YOME, O Thou Prophet of the Lord, 2 Now, Jesus, now the veil remove, Benedictions. 67 (349) L 8.7.4. ORD, dismiss [enrich] us with Thy blessing, Let us all, Thy love possessing, Travelling through this wilderness. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Reign with Christ in endless day. 68 L ORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing! Let our faith and love increase : JEHOVAH, God the Father, bless, own work defend ! With mercy's outstretch'd arms embrace, 2 Preserve the creatures of Thy love : 3 Jehovah, God the Son, reveal 4 Shine forth with all the Deity, 5 Jehovah, God the Spirit, shine, 70 MAY AY the grace of Christ our Saviour, With the Holy Spirit's favour, Rest upon us from above! 71 2 3 4 HYMNS CONCERNING THE LORD'S DAY. 4-6s & 2-8s. HE Lord is risen indeed, THE C. WESLEY. 1767. And bids His members rise! Ye saints, by Jesus freed, Pursue Him to the skies: This is the day the Lord hath made; On this triumphant day, He calls His church to pray, And sing around His throne: This is the day the Lord hath made; Jesus, to us impart Thy resurrection's power, To vie with the redeemed above, Thou dost our sins forgive, To keep the day of rest above, 72 6-7s. J. A. ELLIOTT. 1833. AIL, thou bright and sacred morn, HRisen with gladness in thy beams! Light, which not of earth is born, 2 Great Creator! who this day From Thy perfect work didst rest; 4 Blessed Spirit! Comforter! 73 Sent this day from Christ on high; Cleanse, illumine, sanctify! (WEET is the work, my God, my King, To praise Thy name, give thanks, and sing; To show Thy love by morning light, 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest, 3 My heart shall triumph in the Lord, And bless His works, and bless His word: Thy works of grace, how bright they shine! How deep Thy counsels, how divine! 4. Then I shall share a glorious part, When grace hath well refined my heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer my head. 5 Then shall I see, and hear, and know All I desired or wish'd below; 74 And every power find sweet employ (658) C.M. S. WESLEY, JUN. 1736. ORD of the Sabbath, Thee we praise, Who, joyful, in harmonious lays 2 Thus, Lord, while we remember Thee, By hymns of praise we learn to be 3 On this glad day a brighter scene By God, the eternal Word, than when 4 HE RISES, who mankind has bought, 'Twas great to speak a world from nought; 5 "May we, throughout this day of Thine, 66 That trembles at Thy word; 6 Spirit of faith our hearts to raise, And fix on things above; Spirit of sacrifice and praise, |