May we in heav'nly kindness grow, There shall we all for ever know, That God indeed is love. 427. For a Church Meeting, or Christian Society. L. M. How good, how pleasant 'tis to see, In paths of peace they sweetly move, May discords evermore subside, May we in peace be ever found, And grace in every heart abound; Soon may we mount the heights above, Then will we sing with all our might, J 428. Love and Unity. ESUS, cement our hearts as one, May nought divide us from thyself, O may we feel the flames of love, Rejoice with them that now rejoice, And mourn with them that mourn. Lord, may our souls for ever be, Make us more gentle, meek, and mild, Never may haughty furious words Long suff'ring-courteous-loving—kind, Just like the lovely, patient Lamb, Then at the great and awful day, We, as his saints, shall stand approv'd, 429. Love to Brethren. S. M. BLEST be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love! The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent pray'rs: Our fears, our hopes, our aims are oneOur comforts, and cur cares. We share our mutual woes; When we asunder part, This glorious hope revives And longs to see the day. From sorrow, toil, and pain, And sin we shall be free; And perfect love and friendship reign WORSHIP. 430. Before Sermon. 8. 7. 4. WELCOME, welcome, blessed servant, Messenger of Jesu's grace! O how beautiful the feet of Him that brings good news of peace. All hail, herald! all hail, herald! &c. Priest of God, thy people's joy! Saviour, bless his message to us, Give us hearts to hear the sound! To thy faithful labourer dear, 431. The Lord's Day; or, Delight in Ordinances. S. M. WELCOME Sweet day of rest, That saw the Lord arise! The King himself comes near, My willing soul would stay 432. Witnessing Christ. S. M. His promise is the same A train of sinners poor He will not cast behind, But keeps his word for evermore, To our relief he flies, He flies from realms above, Answers our prayers in sweet replies, And tokens of his love. Shall we not witness bear Yes, if thou'lt help us, Lord, And speak of Christ the living word, |