5. In the Redeemer, as my head, 1. Hymn 268. s. M. AITH!tis a precious grace, It boasts of a celestial birth, 2. Jesus it owns a King, An all-atoning Priest, 3. To him it leads the soul, When fill'd with deep distress; 4. Since 'tis thy work alone, Lord, send the Spirit of thy Son Hymn 269. c. M. FAITH adds new charms to earthly bliss, And saves me from its snares: Its aid in ev'ry duty brings, And softens all my cares: 2. Extinguishes the thirst of sin, Of love to God, and heav'nly things, 3. The wounded conscience knows its pow'r The healing balm to give ; That balm the saddest heart can cheer, 4. Wide it unveils celestial worlds, Where deathless pleasures reign; 5. Shews me the precious promise seal'd 6. There, there unshaken would I rest, 1.. And then on Faith's triumphant wings. Hymn 270. L. M. Faith connected with salvation. Rom. i. 16. OT by the law of innocence NOT No works can give us a pretence To have our former sins forgiv❜n. 2. Not the best deeds that we have done Can make a wounded conscience whole; Faith is the grace, and faith alone, That flies to Christ, and saves the soul. 3. Lord, I believe thy heav'nly word,. Fain would I have my soul renew'd: To have it pardon'd and subdu❜d. I. Hymn 271. L. M.. IS by the faith of joys to come ·T" We walk through deserts dark as night, 'Till we arrive at heav'n, our home; Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 2. The want of sight she well supplies, She makes the pearly gates appear; Left his own house to walk with God;; Hymn 272. c. M.. ORD, I believe a rest remains 1. To all thy people known: A rest where pure enjoyment reigns ;. 2. A rest where all our soul's desire Where fear, and sin, and grief expire,. 3. I would be thine, thou know'st I would, Hymn 273. c. M. FATHER, Istretch my hands to thee, No other help I know: If thou withdraw thyself from me, Ah, whither shall I go? 2. What did thine only Son endure, Before I drew my breath! What pain, what labour to secure 3. O Jesus, could I this believe, I now should feel thy pow'r: 4. Author of faith, to thee I lift 5. Surely thou canst not let me die; 6. The worst of sinners would rejoice, I. O let me hear thy quick'ning voice, Hymn 274. P. M. ESUS, Shepherd of thy sheep, Guide, and nourish me, and keep, 'Till thy love shall make me whole:: Give me perfect soundness, give; Make me steadfastly believe. 2. I am never at one stay; Changing ev'ry hour I am: But thou art as yesterday, Now and even more the same: Constancy to me impart, 'Stablish with thy grace my heart. 3. Lay thy weighty cross on me, All my unbelief controul: "Till the rebel cease to be, Keep him down within my soul: 1. That he never more may move, Root and ground me fast in love. 4. Give me faith to hold me up, Walking over life's rough sea; Holy purifying hope, Still my soul's sure anchor be: That I may be always thine, Perfect me in love divine. Hymn 275. s. M. ATHER, I dare believe Thou wilt my guilty soul forgive, 2. Come then, for Jesu's sake, 3. I cannot wash my heart, And waiting for thy blood t' impart 3. While at thy cross I lie, Jesus, the grace bestow; Now, thy all-cleansing blood apply, 1. CAS Hymn 276. P. M. AST on the fidelity I shall his salvation see My Saviour in distresses pàst |