224 'From whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named." mf COME, let us join our friends above, That have obtained the prize, And on the eagle wings of love' To joys celestial rise. f Let all the saints terrestrial sing With those to glory gone, For all the servants of our King, In earth and heaven, are one. mf 2 One family, we dwell in Him, Though now divided by the stream, One Church, above, beneath, The narrow stream of death. One army of the living God, To His command we bow; Part of His host hath crossed the flood, And part is crossing now. mf 3 Our old companions in distress We haste again to see, And eager long for our release cr Even now by faith wè join our hands With those that went before, And greet the blood-besprinkled bands On the eternal shore. Amen. 225 'Your life is hid with Christ in God.' LAMB of God! still keep me mp Near to Thy wounded side; "Tis only there in safety And peace I can abide. What foes and snares surround me! What lusts and fears within! cr The grace that sought and found me Alone can keep me clean. mp 2 'Tis only in Thee hiding, I know my life secure; Only in Thee abiding, The conflict can endure: mf Thine arm the victory gaineth O'er every hurtful foe; dim Thy love my heart sustaineth In all its cares and woe. f3 Soon shall my eyes behold Thee 226 UR blessed bond of union, The rule of our communion mp 2 Thy peace in us abounding, 228 'Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.' mp TAKE the name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe; cr It will joy and comfort give you; Take it then where'er you go. mf 2 Take the name of Jesus ever, As a shield from every snare; dim If temptations round you gather, Breathe that holy name in prayer. m/3 Oh, the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy, When His loving arms receive us, And His songs our tongues employ. mp 3 Saviour, most true and gra- f4 At the name of Jesus bowing, cious, Thy Spirit now impart, cr And let Thy love most precious Possess and fill each heart. mf We grasp Thy promise given, We set before our eyes cr One faith, one hope, one heaven, One battle, and one prize. Amen. ROBERT MUrray. Falling prostrate at His feet, King of kings in heaven we'll crown Him, When our journey is complete. 229 Amen. LYDIA BAXTER. Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend! cr No! when I blush, be this my shame, That I so feebly love His name. mp 4 Ashamed of Jesus! yes, I may, When I've no sins to wash away, No tear to wipe, no joy to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save. f5 Till then-nor is my boasting vain Till then, I boast a Saviour slain ! And, O, may this my glory be, That Christ is not ashamed of me! Amen. J. GRIGG and B. FRANCIS. 232 mp H: BONAR. The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar, it shall not go out." THOU who camest from above, The pure celestial fire to impart, cr Kindle a flame of sacred love On the mean altar of my heart. m2. There let it for Thy glory burn With inextinguishable blaze, dim And, trembling, to its source return In humble prayer and fervent praise. mp 3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire To work, and speak, and think for Thee; Still let me guard the holy fire, And still stir up Thy gift in me; mf4 Ready for all Thy perfect will, My acts of faith and love repeat, Till death Thy endless mercies seal, And make the sacrifice complete. Amen. mf 2 Go, labor on; your hands are weak, Your knees are faint, your soul cast down; cr Yet falter not; the prize you seek Is near,-a kingdom and a crown. mf 3 Go, labor on while it is day; dim The world's dark night is hastening on; cr Speed, speed thy work; cast sloth away; It is not thus that souls are won. p 4 Men die in darkness at your side, Without a hope to cheer the tomb; cr Take up the torch and wave it wide, The torch that lights time's thickest gloom. mf 5 Toil on, faint not, keep watch and pray; Be wise the erring soul to win; f Go forth into the world's highway, Compel the wanderer to come in. mf6 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest; for exile, home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight peal, 'Behold, I come!' Amen. H. BONAR. 235 'If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.' mp 'TAKE up thy cross,' the Saviour said, If thou wouldst My disciple be; Deny thyself, the world forsake, And humbly follow after Me. mp 2 Take up thy cross; let not its weight Fill thy weak spirit with alarm; cr His strength shall bear thy spirit up, And brace thy heart, and nerve thine arm. mp 3 Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame; Nor let thy foolish pride rebel: p Thy Lord for thee the cross endured, To save thy soul from death and hell. mf4 Take up thy cross, then, in His strength, And calmly every danger brave; "Twill guide thee to a better home, cr And lead to victory o'er the grave. mf 5 Take up thy cross and follow Christ, Nor think till death to lay it down; For only he who bears the cross cr May hope to wear the glorious crown. Amen. mf CHRIST of all my hopes the Christ, the spring of all my joy, Still in Thee may I be found, Still for Thee my powers employ. mf 2 Let Thy love my heart inflame; Keep Thy fear before my sight; Be Thy praise my highest aim; Be Thy smile my chief delight. 3 Fountain of o'erflowing grace, Freely from Thy fulness give; Till I close my earthly race, Be it 'Christ for me to live!' f4 Firmly trusting in Thy blood, Nothing shall my heart confound; Safely I shall pass the flood, Safely reach Immanuel's ground. mf 5 Thus, Othus, an entrance give To the land of cloudless sky: Having known it 'Christ to live,' Let me know it 'gain to die.' Amen. RALPH WARDLAW. mf 5 Take my will, and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine. cr Take my heart, it is Thine own; It shall be Thy royal throne. mf 6 Take my love-my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure-store. cr Take myself, and I will be, f Ever, only, all for Thee! Amen. F. R. HAVERGAL. 239 'The night cometh when no man can work.' mf WORK, for the night is com ing! Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work 'mid springing flowers; Work when the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; dim Work, for the night is coming, p When man's work is done. mf 2 Work, for the night is coming! Work through the sunny noon; Fill the bright hours with labor; Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute Something to keep in store; dim Work, for the night is coming, p When man works no more. mf 3 Work, for the night is coming! While their bright tints are glowing, mp Under the sunset skies, Work, for daylight flies. dim Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is darkening, p When man's work is o'er. Amen. ANNA L. COGHILL. 'Whose I am, and whom I serve.' mp JESUS, Master, whose I am, Purchased Thine alone to be p By Thy blood, O spotless Lamb, Shed so willingly for me, cr Let my heart be all Thine own, Let me live to Thee alone. mp 2 Other lords have long held sway; cr Now, Thy name alone to bear, Thy dear voice alone obey, Is my daily, hourly prayer: mf Whom have I in heaven but Nothing else my joy can be. [Thee? mf 3 Jesus, Master, I am Thine: Keep me faithful, keep me near; Let Thy presence in me shine, All my homeward way to cheer. p Jesus, at Thy feet I fall, cr O be Thou my all in all. |