This stony heart can ne'er relent, 4 I would, but cannot rest 5 O could I but but believe ! I would, but cannot-Lord, relieve, My help must come from thee! 6 But if indeed I would, Though I can nothing do; 7 By nature prone to ill, Till thine appointed hour, 8 Wilt thou not crown at length 1 HYMN 82. P. M. 7. In temptation flying to Christ. JESUS, lover of my soul, While the billows near me roll, Oh, receive my soul at last? 2 Other refuge have I noné, Lo! I helpless, hang on thee: With the shadow of thy wing! Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name; I am all unrighteousness, Thou art full of truth and grace. 1 HYMN 83. C. M. In distress pleading with God. that I knew the secret place, 2 I'd tell him how my sins arise, How grace decays, and comfort dies, 3 He knows what arguments I'd take I'd plead for his own mercy's sake, 1 He calls thee to his throne of grace, ONO HYMN 84. P. M. 7. In Darkness. NCE I thought my mountain strong, Then my soul was fill'd with love; Little thought of satan's pow'r; 3 Saviour, shine and cheer my soul, HYMN 85. C. M. Making God a refuge in trouble. DEA On thee, when waves of trouble roll, 2 To thee I tell each rising grief, Thy word can bring a sweet relief 3 But O when gloomy doubts prevail, 4 Yet gracious God, where shall I flee ? And still my soul would cleave to thee, HYMN 86. P. M. 7. The Christian Pilgrim encouraged. 1 PILGRIM, burden'd with thy sin, Haste to Zion's gate to-day; There, till mercy let thee in, Knock, and weep, and watch, and pray. 2 Knock-for mercy lends an ear; Weep-she marks the sinner's sigh; 4 Sorrow shall forever fly; Shame shall never enter there; Tears be wip'd from ev'ry eye; Pain in endless bliss expire. HYMN 87. P. M. 8, 7, 4, Hope encouraged. MY soul, what means this sadness? 31 Look to Jesus, And rejoice in his dear name. 2 What though Satan's strong temptations Often fill thee with dismay; Thro' the Lamb's redeeming blood. To perform his gracious word. 4 Tho' distresses now attend thee, And thou tread'st the thorny road; Praise the great Redeemer's name. When shall I your chorus join? HYMN 88. L. M. Darkness Removed. 1 WHEN darkness long has veil'd my mind, And smiling day once more appears ; Then, my Redeemer ! then I find The folly of my doubts and fears. 2 1 chide my unbelieving heart; And blush that I should ever be Thus prone to act so base a part, Or harbor one hard thought of thee. 3 0, let me then, at length, be taught (What I am still so slow to learn,) That God is love and changes not, Nor knows the shadow of a turn. 4 Sweet truth and easy to repeat; But when my faith is sharply tried, I find myself a learner yet,Unskilful, weak, and apt to slide. 5 But, O my Lord, one look from thee Subdues the disobedient will; Drives doubt and discontent away, And thy rebellious worm is still. 6 Thou art as ready to forgive, As I am ready to repine; 1 Thou therefore all the praise receive; Life and Safety in Christ alone. A wretched wand'rer from my 4 Low at thy feet my soul would lie; 1 HYMN 90. C. M. Love to the creature dangerous. H How false, and yet how fair! OW vain are all things here below! Each pleasure has its poison too, 2 The brightest things below the sky We should suspect some danger nigh, 3 Our dearest joys, and nearest friends, How they divide our wav'ring minds, 4 The fondness of a creature's love, 5 Dear Saviour, let thy beauties be And grace command my heart away HYMN 91. S. M. Watchfulness and Prayer. MY soul be on thy guard; Ten thousand foes arise; |