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5 Have we ne'er deaf to his request, Turn'd from another's woe?

The scorn, which wrings the suff'rer's breast,
Have we abhorr'd to show?

6 Then may we raise our humble pray'r
To GOD, the just and kind;
Then humbly cast on him our care,
And hope his grace to find.

282. c. M.

A Virtuous use of Prosperity.

1 MY gracious God! accept my ra,'rt

If e'er thy love divine

Should prosper my well-meaning care,
And wealth should e'er be mine;
2 May humble worth, without a fear,
Approach my open door:

Nor may I ever view a tear,
Regardless, from the poor.

3 Oh bless me with an honest mind,
Above all selfish ends;
Humanely warm to all mankind,
And cordial to my friends!

4 With conscious truth and honour still
My actions may I guide;

Nor know a fear, but that of ill,
Nor scorn, but that of pride.

Thee in remembrance may I bear;
To thee my tribute raise;
Conclude each day with fervent pray'r,

And wake each morn to praise.

6 Thus in each action, may I prove
My gratitude sincere;

And share in heaven thy boundless love,
Whose laws I follow here.

283. L. M.

Morning Hymn.

1 N sleep's serene oblivion laid,
I safely pass'd the silent night;
Again I see the breaking shade,
Again behold the morning light.
2 New-born, I bless the waking hour;
Once more, with awe, rejoice to be;
My conscious soul resumes her pow'r,
And soars, my guardian GoD! to thee.
3 Oh guide me through the various maze
My doubtful feet are doom'd to tread;
And spread thy shield's protecting blaze,
When dangers press around my head!
4 A deeper shade shall soon impend,
A deeper sleep my eyes oppress;
Yet then thy strength shall still defend,
Thy goodness still delight to bless.
5 That deeper shade shall break away:
That deeper sleep shall leave my eyes;
Thy light shall give eternal day:
Thy love the rapture of the skies.

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284.

P. M.
Evening Hymn.

I NTERVAL of grateful shade,
Welcome to my weary head!
Welcome slumber to my eyes,
Tir'd with glaring vanities.

2 My great Master still bestows
Needful periods of repose;
By my heav'nly Father bless'd
Thus I give my pow'rs to rest.

3 Heav'nly Father-gracious name→
Night and day his love the same!
Far be each suspicious thought,
Ev'ry anxious care forgot,

4 Thou, my ever bounteous God!
Crown'st my days with various good;
Thy kind eye which cannot sleep,
These defenceless hours shall keep.
5 What if death my sleep invade ?......-
Should I be of death afraid?
While encircled by thy arm,

Death may strike, but cannot harm,

6 With thy heavenly presence bless'd,
Death is life, and labour rest;
Welcome sleep or death to me;
Still secure, for still with thee,

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THU

285. L. M.

Evening Hymn.

HUS far the Lord hath led me on; Thus far his power prolongs my days; And every evening shall make known Some fresh memorial of his grace.

2 Much of my time hath run to waste,
And I perhaps am near my home;
But he forgives my follies past,
And gives me strength for days to come.

3 I lay my body down to sleep;
Peace is the pillow of my head;
His ever watchful eye shall keep
Its constant guard around my bed.

4 Thou art my Guardian, thou my stay;
Oh may thy presence ne'er depart!
And still may each returning day
To thee and duty wake my heart!

5 And when the night of death shall come,
Still may I trust almighty love,-
The love, which triumphs o'er the tomb,
And leads to perfect bliss above.

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286. c. M.

Evening Hymn.

[NDULGENT GOD! whose bounteous care O'er all thy works is shown:

Oh let my grateful praise and prayer

Ascend before thy throne !

2 What mercies hath this day bestow'd!
How richly hast thou bless'd!
My cup with plenty overflow'd,
With cheerfulness my breast.

3 Now may sweet slumber close my eyes
From pain and sickness free!

And let my waking thoughts arise,
To meditate on thee.

4 So bless each future day and night
In their alternate round;

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And after death, in realms of light,
May I with Christ be found.

287. L. M.

Hymn for the Morning or Evening.
Y GOD! how endless is thy love!

MY

Thy gifts are every evening new;
And morning mercies from above
Gently distil, like early dew.

2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night!
Great Guardian of my sleeping hours!
Thy sovereign word restores the light,
And quickens all my drowsy powers.
3 I yield my powers to thy command;
To thee I consecrate my days:
Perpetual blessings from thy hand,
Demand perpetual songs of praise.

288. P. M..

Attendance upon Religious Institutions.
'Lf. bless JEHOVAH's glorious name,
(Whose goodness heaven and earth proclaim,)
With every morning light;

And at the close of every day,
To him my cheerful homage pay,
Who guards me through the night,
2 Then, in his churches to appear,
And pay my humble worship there,
Shall be my sweet employ;
The day that saw my Saviour rise,
Shall dawn on my delighted eyes,
With every sacred joy.

3 With grateful sorrow in my breast,
I'll celebrate the dying feast
Of my departing Lord;
And while his perfect love I view,
His bright example I'll pursue,
And meditate his word.

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289. L. M.

Retirement and Meditation,

MY GOD! permit me not to be,
A stranger to myself and thee;
Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove,
Forgetful of my highest love.

2 Call me away from flesh and sense;
Thy gracious word can draw me thence;
I would obey thy voice divine,

And all inferior joys resign.

3 Be earth with all her scenes withdrawn;
Let noise and vanity be gone;

In secret silence of the mind,
My heaven, and there my Gop, I find.

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