THORNTON. 8.7. OB 4 O From "Modern Harp." He shall charge his angel legions Watch and ward o'er thee to keep, Though thou walk thro' hostile regions, Though in desert wilds thou sleep. Since, with pure and firm affection, The Prayer of Life. 309. Not for ever in green pastures Do we ask our way to be; But the steep and rugged pathway Not for ever by still waters Would we idly quiet stay; But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way. ST. GEORGE. 7. Sir George J. Elvey. 316. Worship above and below. PLEASANT are thy courts above, In the land of light and love; Pleasant are thy courts below, In this land of joy and woe. Oh, my spirit longs and faints For the converse of thy saints, For the brightness of thy face, King of glory, God of grace! Happy birds that sing and fly Round thine altars, O Most High! Happier souls that find a rest In a heavenly Father's breast! Like the wandering dove that found No repose on earth around, They can to their ark repair, And enjoy it ever there. Happy souls! their praises flow Even in the vale of woe: Waters in the desert rise; Manna feeds them from the skies: On they go from strength to strength Till they reach thy throne at length, At thy feet adoring fall Who hast led them safe through all. Lord, be mine this prize to win : 317. 132 For Guidance. GUIDE us, Lord, a pilgrim band, |