129 S. M. Thy glorious acts to sing, word, And grateful off'rings bring. Thy boundless love to tell ; night, Still on the theme to dwell. To join in heart and voice best, And in Thy name rejoice. Be every Sabbath given, H. Auber. 130 7s.61. SAFELY through another week God has brought us on our way ; Waiting in His courts to-day : Emblem of eternal rest ! Through the week our praise demand ; Fed and guided by His hand, 3 While we pray for pardoning grace, Through the dear Redeemer's name, Take away our sin and shame : May we rest this day in Thee. May we feel Thy presence near ; While we in Thy house appear : Of our everlasting feast. Conquer sinners, comfort saints ; Bring relief for all complaints : J. Newton. 131 L. M. 2 This day may our devotion rise As grateful incense to the skies, Which none but they who feel it know ! 3 That peaceful calm within the breast Is the sure pledge of heavenly rest, 4 In holy duties let the day, In holy pleasures, pass away: J. Stennett. 132 L. M. 2 This day the Lord for sinners slain In might victorious rose again : 3 This day the Holy Spirit came With fiery tongues of cloven-flame : 4 O day of Light, and Life, and Grace, From earthly toils sweet resting-place, W. W. How. 133 7s. 2 On this day the eternal Son Over death His triumph won; -3: Oh, that fervent love to-day May in every: Heart have sway, 4 Father, who didst fashion me Image of Thyself to be, Let my every thought be Thine. Dead and buried here with Thee, Tr. H. W. Baker. 134 8,6,8,4 Hail! sacred day of earthly rest, From toil and trouble free ; And joy to me. On all the world around, Where rest is found. 3 On all I think, or say, or do, A ray of light divine For it is Thine. 4 Accept, O God, my hymn of praise, That Thou this day hast given, G. Thring. 135 L. M. HOW PLEASANT, how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts, Thy dwellings are ! With long desire my spirit faints, To meet th’assemblies of Thy saints. 2 Blest are the saints who sit on high, Around Thy throne of majesty ; And all their work is praise and love. 3 Blest are the souls who find a place Within the temple of Thy grace ; And seek Thy face, and learn Thy praise. 4 Blest are the men whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate ; They lean upon their helper, God. 5 Cheerful they walk with growing strength Till all shall meet in heaven at length, I. Watts. 136 6,6,6,6,8,8 AWAKE, ye saints, awake, And hail the sacred day! Your joyful homage pay: The Lord of life arose, And vanquished all our foes ; |