Grateful Remembrance of Christ. 1 IF human kindness meets return, If tender thoughts within us burn, 2 Oh! shall not warmer accents tell Arlington. To him who died, our fears to quell, 3 While yet in anguish he survey'd 4 Remember thee!-thy death, thy shame- O memory! leave no other name 1 BEYOND.the glitt'ring starry sky, Far as the eternal hills, Ascension. There, in the boundless realms of light, 2 Immortal angels, bright and fair, 3 They brought his chariot from above, Clapp'd their triumphant wings, and cried, "The glorious work is done." THE HOLY SPIRIT. Montgomery. 80. s. M. Shirland. The indwelling influences of the Holy Spirit. 1 'TIS God the Spirit leads In paths before unknown; 2 Supported by his grace, We still pursue our way; And hope at last to reach the prize, 3 'Tis he that works to will, God hearing Prayer. Ps. lxv. 2. 1 O THOU that hearest prayer! And let thy servants share Haddam. Thy blessing from on high; 2 If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry; Their children's wants supply; 3 Our heavenly Father thou- Descend and fill the place; So shall we feel the heavenly flame, Newton. 82. L. M. Prayer to God the Spirit. 1 O THOU, at whose almighty word Hamburg. The glorious light from darkness sprung! Thy quick'ning influence afford, And clothe with pow'r the preacher's tongue. 2 'Tis thine to teach him how to speak, 3 'Tis also thine, almighty Lord, To cheer the poor desponding heart; And bid the mourner's fears depart. To make the gospel's joyful sound Brown. 83. L. M. Uxbridge. Guidance of the Spirit. Rom. viii. 14. Lead to thy word that rules must give, And make us know and choose thy way; That we from God may ne'er depart. 4 Lead us to holiness, the road That we must take to dwell with God; Burder's Col. 84. 7. Nuremburg. 1 COME, divine and peaceful Guest, 2 Bid our sin and sorrow cease; Breathing after the Holy Spirit. Cambridge. 1 COME,Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With all thy quick'ning powers, Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys; Our souls can neither fly not go, 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, Hosannas languish on our tongues, 4 Dear Lord! and shall we ever live 5 Come, Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, Hart. 86. S. M. Shirland Invocation to the Spirit. John xiv. 26. 1 COME, Holy Spirit, come, 2 Convince us all of sin; Then lead to Jesus' blood; 3 'Tis thine to cleanse the heart- 4 Revive our drooping faith; Our doubts and fears remove; |