2 Lord of my life! my soul's most pure desire, Its hope and peace; Let not the faith Thy loving words inspire Falter, or cease; But be to me, true friend, my chief delight, And safely guide, that every step be right. 3 My blessed Lord! what bliss to feel Thee near, Faithful and true; To trust in Thee, without one doubt or fear, Thy will to do; And all the while to know that Thou, our friend, Art blessing us, and wilt bless to the end. 4 And then, oh, then! when sorrow's night is o'er, Life's daylight come, And we are safe within heaven's golden door, At home! at home! How full of glad rejoicing will we raise, Saviour, to Thee our everlasting praise. H. Bateman. 854 7,7,7,7,4. With Refrain. DAY is dying in the west; Heav'n is touching earth with rest; REFRAIN.- Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Hosts! Heav'n and earth are full of Thee! 2 Lord of life, beneath the dome 855 Mary A. Lathbury. L. M. Now To the Lord a noble song! And all His boundless love proclaim. 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face,- 3 The spacious earth and spreading flood 4 But in His looks a glory stands, 5 Grace, 't is a sweet, a charming theme; 6 Oh! may I live to reach the place, I. Watts. 856 8s, 7s. With Refrain. My days are gliding swiftly by, Would not detain them, as they fly, Those hours of toil and danger; REFRAIN. For, oh, we stand on Jordan's strand; Our friends are passing over; And just before, the shining shore 2 We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear, 4 Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow, Each cord on earth to sever; Our King says, "Come!" and there's our home, 857 Forever, oh, forever:-. D. Nelson. C. M. I LOVE to steal awhile away 2 I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear, And all His promises to plead, 3 I love to think on mercies past, And all my cares and sorrows cast 4 I love by faith to take a view 5 Thus, when life's toilsome day is o'er, May its departing ray Be calm as this impressive hour, 858 Mrs. P. H. Brown. C. M. I'VE found the Pearl of greatest price, And sing I must; for Christ is mine, 2 Christ is my Prophet, Priest, and King; A Prophet full of light, My great High-Priest before the throne, My King of heavenly might. 3 For He indeed is Lord of lords, 4 Christ is my Peace; He died for me, And as my wondrous Sacrifice, 5 Christ Jesus is my All in all, 859 J. Mason. 8,8,8,6. DRAWN to the cross, which Thou hast blessed With healing gifts for souls distressed, 2 Thou knowest all my griefs and fears, 3 Wash me, and take away each stain; Let nothing of my sin remain ; For cleansing, though it be through pain, 4 And then for work to do for Thee, 860 Miss G. M. Irons. 6,6,4,6,6,6,4. CHRIST for the world we sing; The poor, and them that mourn, Whom Christ doth heal. |