HYMN 353. c. M. Virtuous love of country. 1. PARENT of all, omnipotent 2. Teach me to know, from whence I rose, Nor selfish aims may propose, 3. But chief to hear my country's voice 4. Me from fair freedom's sacred cause Nor grandeur, gold, nor vain applause, 5. To duty, honour, virtue true, 1. HOW HYMN 354. L. M. Pious friendship. blest the sacred tie, that binds, In union sweet, according minds! How swift the heav'nly course they run, Whose hearts, whose faith, whose hopes are one! 2. To each, the soul of each how dear! 5. Their streaming eyes together flow How high, how strong, their raptures swell, There's none but kindred souls can tell. 5. Nor shall the glowing flame expire 'Midst nature's drooping, sick'ning fire: Soon shall they meet in realms above, A heav'n of joy, because of love.. 1. F HYMN 355. L. M. Family duties. ATHER of men! thy care we bless, Who, Lord of heav'n, scorns not to dwell 3. To thee let each united house, HYMN 356. c. M. 1.OF justice and of truth I sing, 2. Now to my tent, O God be near, 3. The man who doth his neighbour wrong, Or dares oppress the poor, The scornful eye, the sland'rous tongue, 4. Still may I seek the good and just, Such be the friends that I shall trust, 5. While sin in others I reprove, And let the wisdom from above 6. Who shall the most in love abound, HYMN 357. s. M. LO, what a pleasing sight Áre brethren that agree! How blest are all, whose hearts unite 2. From those celestial springs, 3. All in their stations move, And each performs his part, In all the cares of life and love, With sympathising heart. 4. Form'd for the purest joys, One aim the zeal of all employs, 5. No bliss can equal theirs, Where such affections meet; 6. 'Tis the same pleasure fills The breast in worlds above; Where joy like morning-dew distils, S XXII. PUBLIC WORSHIP. HYMN 358. c. M. 1. HOW did my heart rejoice, to hear My friends devoutly say: "In Zion let us all appear, "And keep the solemn day.” 3. Peace be within this sacred place, 4. My soul shall pray for Zion still, There my best friends, my kindred dwell; HYMN 359. s. M. 1. I love thy Zion, Lord! The house of thine abode; The church, O blest Redeemer! sav'd 2. I love thy church, O God! Her walls before thee stand, 3. If e'er to bless thy sens My voice or hands deny : This voice in silence die. 4. If e'er my heart forget Her welfare or her wo: Let ev'ry joy this heart forsake, 5. For her my tears shall fall; For her my pray'rs ascend; To her my cares and toils be giv'n, 'Till toils and cares shall end. 6. Beyond my highest joy prize her heav'nly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, 1. AWAKE, ye saints, to praise your King, Your sweetest passions raise; Your pious pleasures, while you sing, 2. Great is the Lord, and works unknown 3. O Zion, trust the living God; 1. Serve him with faith and fear: HYMN 361. L. M. 2. Come, let our souls address the Lord, HA HYMN 362. L. M. [APPY the men, whom strength divine With ardent love and zeal inspires! Whose steps to thy blest way incline, With willing hearts and warm desires. |