L. M. Medway. Danvers. 376 A Welcome to Christian Fellowship. COME in, thou blessed of the Lord, Oh come in Jesus' precious name; We welcome thee, with one accord, And trust the Saviour does the same. 2 Those joys which earth cannot afford, We'll seek in fellowship to prove ; Joined in one spirit to our Lord, Together bound by mutual love. 3 And while we pass this vale of tears, Oh may we all together meet, 377 Around the throne of God above! All one in Christ. LET party names no more The Christian world o'erspread: 2 Among the saints on earth Where streams of endless pleasure flow, 378 L. M. The heavenly Race. Mendon. Rothwell. AWAKE, our souls-away, our fears, Who feeds the strength of every saint ;-- 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power 4 From thee, the overflowing spring, We'll mount aloft to thine abode; 379 C. M. Christmas. Stephens. AWAKE, my soul-stretch every nerve, A heavenly race demands thy zeal, 2 'Tis God's all-animating voice 3 A cloud of witnesses around 4 Blest Saviour-introduced by thee, And, crowned with victory, at thy feet L. M. Monson. Mendon. 380 Christian Warfare and Victory. f" STAND up, my soul-shake off thy fears, And glittering robes for conquerors walt. f 4 There shall I wear a starry crown, 381 S. M. St. Thomas. Pentonville. Watchfulness and Prayer inculcated. ་་ MY soul, be on thy guard, 4 Fight on, my soul, till death He'll take thee, at thy parting breath, 382 C. M. Stamford. Stephens. Christian Courage and Self-denial. AM I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb?- 2 Are there no foes for me to face? Is this vile world a friend to grace, 3 Sure I must fight-if I would reign; I'll bear the toil-endure the pain, 4 Thy saints, in all this glorious war, And soon with Christ shall reign. 5 When that illustrious day shall rise, In robes of victory through the skies, 383 C. M. Grafton. Bether. Succor implored in spiritual Conflicts. Aff ALAS, what hourly dangers rise! To heaven, oh let me lift mine eyes, 2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain, My weak resistance !-ah, how vain! 3 O gracious God! in whom I live, Help me to watch, and pray, and strive, 4 Increase my faith-increase my hope, 5 Whene'er temptations fright my heart, My God, thy powerful aid impart, 6 Oh keep me in thy heavenly way, And let me never, never stray 384 From happiness and thee. C. M. The heavenly Mansion. Patmos. Judea. THERE is a house not made with hands, Eternal, and on high; And here my spirit waiting stands Till God shall bid it fly. 2 Shortly this prison of my clay 4 We walk by faith of joys to come; 5 'Tis pleasant to believe thy grace, We would be absent from the flesh, 385 C. M. Arlington. Judea. Hope of Heaven by Christ. BLEST be the everlasting God, Be his abounding mercy praised, 2 When from the dead he raised his Son, He gave our souls a joyful hope, 3 What though his uncontrolled decree 5 Saints by the power of God are kept We walk by faith, as strangers here, 386 f L. M. 61. Dresden. Eaton. AND art thou, gracious Master, gone And there forever sit with thee? 2 What transport, Lord, shall fill my heart, And know as I myself am known! From sin, and fear, and sorrow free, > My soul shall find its rest in thee. |