4. At least until to-morrow wait; The sabbath of the soul. A. L. Barbauld. 769. I. Joy in God. N this, the holiest and best ON 8.8.8.8.6. Of earth's dim days-the day of rest; O, let my happy portion be To find supreme delight in Thee, In Thee, my God, in Thee. 2. These precious hours I would improve In Thee, my God, in Thee. 3. When, humbly kneeling at Thy throne, What boundless mercy dwells in Thee 4. Thus on each day of holy rest, 770. I. May I with heavenly joys be blest; Have my undying bliss in Thee, Preparation for Worship. THOU who hast Thy servants taught C.M. 771. But by the fruits of holiness The life of God is shown! 2. While in Thy house of prayer we meet, Give us a heart to follow Thee, 3. When we our voices lift in praise, 4. And in the dangerous path of life That with our lips and in our lives Henry Alford. The Blessing of Worship. UR Father, God! not face to face, I. 1. OUR L.M.D. May mortal sense commune with Thee, Nor lift the curtains of that place Where dwells Thy secret majesty ; Yet wheresoe'er our spirits bend, In reverent faith and humble prayer, 2. Lord! be the spot where now we meet, Here may we sit at Jesus' feet, 772. Or learn of Him to drink the cup, To bear the cross, and win the crown. 3. Here may the sick and wandering soul, E. H. Chapin. Sunday Hallowing the Week. OT on this day, O Lord, alone, I. NOT Would we Thy presence seek; 2. If calm and bright its moments prove, May they reflect a thankful love 3. Or should they bring us grief severe, And though our eyes let fall the tear, 4. In every scene, or dark, or bright, C.M. W. Gaskell. 773. The Place and Hour of Worship. 1. SOVEREIGN and transforming grace, Bless the purpose of this hour. 2. Holy and creative Light! We invoke Thy kindling ray; 3. To the anxious soul impart Hope all other hopes above; 4. Give the struggling peace for strife, Warn the dying of their doom. 5. Work in all; in all renew Day by day the life divine; 774. I. 75 F. H. Hedge. L.M. The House of Worship. NTO Thy temple, Lord, we come UNTO With thankful hearts to worship Thee; And pray that this may be our home Until we touch eternity : 2. The common home of rich and poor, And warm and bright and good to all. 3. And dwell Thou with us in this place, Thou and Thy Christ, to guide and bless ; Like fountains in the wilderness. 4. May Thy whole truth be spoken here; Thy perfect love cast out all fear, Robert Collyer. 775. I. WE Sabbath Hymn. E meet again this Sabbath day, Our minds to Heaven ascend. 2. With thoughts of God and hopes of Heaven, We gaze, as though the veil were riven, 3. And when we leave this hallowed fane There may we prove that not in vain 4. Resulting from our piety, As here we pray and sing, 5. To work and fireside go we back, And strive that home shall never lack Love's sweet ambrosial air. C.M. F. Haydn Williams. |