40 S. M. Wirksworth 158. Stoke 207. a

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The Evil Heart, Jer. xvii, 9, Matt. xv. 19' [`

ASTONISH'D and distress'd,
I turn mine eyes within:

My heart with loads of guilt opprest, 0

The seat of every sin.

2 What crowds of evil thoughts,

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What vile affections there at pana buk
Distrust, presumption, artful guile
Pride, envy, slavish fear.

3 Almighty King of saints, oqaybe 3 modT These tyrant lusts subduedat qobiv slT Expel the darkness of my mind,

And all my powers renew:*

This done, my cheerful voice! 20.0 96

Shall loud hosannas raise;

My soul shall glow with gratitude,

My lips proclaim thy praise.

41 L. M. Gould's 272. Kingsbridge 88.

Sin and Holiness.

1 WHAT jarring natures dwell within,
Imperfect grace, remaining sin! on
Nor this can reign, nor that prevail,
Tho' each by turns my heart assail.

2 Now I complain, and groan, and die;
Now raise my songs of triumph high; {
Sing a rebellious passion slain,
Or mourn to feel it live again.

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3 One happy hour beholds me risej rod va
Borne upwards to my native skies,
While faith assists my soaring flight b
To realms of joy and worlds of light,

4 Scarce a few hours or minutes roll, L.
Ere earth reclaims my captive soula o van'
I feel its sympathetic force,.

And headlong urge my downward course.

5 How short the joys thy visits give ;
How long thine absence, Lord, I grieve!
What clouds obscure my rising sun,

Or intercept its rays at noond

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6 [Again the Spirit lifts his sword, a. di vêr
And power divine attends the word;
I feel the Aid its comforts yield,

And vanquish'd passions quit the field.
7 Great God, assist me thro' the fight,
Make me triumphant in thy might;
Thou the desponding heart canst raise,
The victory mine, and thine the praise."['l
DODDCRUTTENDEN.

42 L. M. Ulverston 179. Babylon Streams 23. The Effects of the Fall lamented, Ps, cxix. 136, 158.

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ARISE, my tenderest thoughts, arise;

To torrents melt my streaming eyes;

And thou, my heart, with anguish feel "Those evils which thou canst not heal. 2 See human nature sunk in shame; See scandals pour'd on Jesus' name; The Father wounded thro' the Son; The world abus'd; the soul undone. 10 ofT 3 See the short course of vain delight Closing in everlasting night

In flames, that no abatement know,`
Tho' briny tears for ever flow.

4 My God, I feel the mournful scene';

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My bowels yearn o'er dying men; C
And fain my pity would reclaim

And snatch the firebrands from the flame.

5 But feeble my compassion proves,
And can but weep where most it loves;
Thy own all-saving arm employ,
And turn these drops of grief to joy.

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DR. DODDRIDGE.

SCRIPTURE;

THE PROPERTIES OF IT.

43 C. M. Michael's 119. Sprague 166.

The inspired Word, a System of Knowledge and Joy,
Psalm cxix. 105,

1 HOW precious is the book divine,
By inspiration given!
Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine
To guide our souls to heaven.

2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts
In this dark vale of tears;
Life, light, and joy it still imparts,
And quell's our rising fears.

3 This lamp, through all the tedious night ©
Of life, shall guide our way;

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Till we behold the clearer light
Of an eternal day.

L. M. Portugal 97. Mark's 65,
The Usefulness of the Scriptures.

1 WHEN Israel thro' the desert pass'd,
A fiery pillar went before

To guide them thro' the dreary waste,
And lessen the fatigues they bore.
2 Such is thy glorious word, O God!"
"Tis for our light and guidance given;
It sheds a lustre all abroad,

And points the path to bliss and heaven:
3 It fills the soul with sweet delight,
And quickens its inactive powers;
It sets our wandering footsteps right;
Displays thy love and kindles ours:
4 Its promises rejoice our hearts;
Its doctrines are divinely true;
Knowledge and pleasure it imparts;
It comforts and instructs us too.

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5 Ye British isles, who have this word,
Ye saints, who feel its saving power,→
Unite your tongues to praise the Lord,
And his distinguish'd grace adore.

BEDDOME.

45 C. M. Staughton 264. Prov. Coll. 10.

The Riches of God's Word.

1 ET avarice, from shore to shore,
Her fav'rite God pursue;

Thy word, O Lord, we value more
Than India or Peru.

2 Here mines of knowledge, love, and joy,
Are open'd to our sight;
The purest gold without alloy,
And gems divinely bright.

3 The counsels of redeeming grace,
These sacred leaves unfold;

And here, the Saviour's lovely face.
Our raptur'd eyes behold.

4 Here, light descending from above
Directs our doubtful feet:

Here, promises of heavenly love
Our ardent wishes meet.

5 Our numerous griefs are here redrest,
And all our wants supply'd:
Nought we can ask to make us blest
Is in this book denied.

6 For these inestimable gains,
That so enrich the mind,

O may we search with eager pains,
Assur'd that we shall find!

DR. S. STENNETT.

46 C. M. Michael's 119. Evans's 190.

The Excellency and Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures.

1 FATHER of mercies! in thy word

What endless glory shines!

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For ever be thy name ador'd
For these celestial lines.

2 Here may the wretched sons of want
Exhaustless riches find;

Riches above what earth can grant,
And lasting as the mind.

3 Here, the fair tree of knowledge grows,
And yields a free repast;
Sublimer sweets than nature knows
Invite the longing taste.

4 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice
Spreads heavenly peace around;
And life, and everlasting joys,
Attend the blissful sound."

5 0 may these heavenly pages be
My ever dear delight;

And still new beauties may I see,
And still increasing light!

6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord!
Be thou for ever near:

Teach me to love thy sacred word,
And view my Saviour there!

THE MORAL LAW, &c. r53

C. M. Salem 139. Braintree 25.
Our Duty to God, Exod. xx. 3-12.

STEELE.

1 THAT God, who made the worlds on high, And air, and earth, and sea,

Own as thy God; and to his name,
In homage bow the knee.

2 Let not a shape, which hands have wrought
Of wood, of clay, or stone,

Be deem'd thy God; nor think him like
Aught thou hast seen or known.

3 Take not in vain the name of God;
Nor must thou ever dare,