2 'T was grace that taught my heart to fear, How precious did that grace appear, 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares, 'T is grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. 4 Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, I shall possess, within the vail, 5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, 426 m But God, who called me here below, HYMN 426, C. M. Submission in Trials. 1 MY times of sorrow and of joy, My choicest comforts come from thee, 2 If thou should'st take them all away, 3 Nor would I drop a murm'ring word, 427 m 1 WH PRAYER. HYMN 427, C. M. Habitual Devotion. HILE thee I seek, protecting Power! And may this consecrated hour 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed; 3 In each event of life, how clear Each blessing to my soul more dear, 4 In every joy that crowns my days, My heart shall find delight in praise, mf 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, mp mf 428 mp 1 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear,― L HYMN 428, 78. A Blessing humbly requested. 2 Lord! on thee our souls depend, 4 Send some message, from thy word, Full salvation to each heart. 5 Comfort those who weep and mourn, mf Those, who are cast down, lift up, 6 Grant, that all may seek and find mf 429 1 mp < mp mp m.f FORG HYMN 429, L. M. Forgiveness sought. ORGIVE us, Lord! to thee we cry, Forgive us through thy matchless grace; On thee alone our souls rely, Be thou our strength and righteousness. 2 Forgive thou us, as we forgive The ills we suffer from our foes; 3 Forgive us, for our guilt is great, And ask but in the Saviour's name. 4 Forgive us, O thou bleeding Lamb! 430 m HYMN 430, C. M. 1 GOD of Bethell by whose hand Who, through this weary pilgrimage, 2 Our vows, our prayers, we now present, God of our fathers! be the God 3 Through each perplexing path of life, 4 Oh! spread thy covering wings around, mf 431 5 Such blessings, from thy gracious hand," And thou shalt be our chosen God,- HYMN 431, 78. Christ's Presence invoked. mf 1 LIGHT of life!—seraphic Fire! Love divine!-thyself impart; Every fainting soul inspire; VA VAI Shine in every drooping heart. 4 Nothing more can we require, 432 HYMN 432, C. M. The Neture of Prayer. 1 PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, Uttered or unexpressed; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The upward glancing of an eye,— 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech, Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach mp $ mp 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, His watchword at the gates of death,- 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, While angels, in their songs, rejoice, 6 O Thou! by whom we come to God, 433 HYMN 433, 78. Sin bewailed. 1 COME, my soul! thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; 2 With my burden I begin ;- 4 While I am a pilgrim here, Be my guide, my guard, my friend ;~ 5 Shew me what I have to do, 434 m 1 FA HYMN 434, C. M. Prayer for needed Grace. 'ATHER! whate'er of earthly bliss, Accepted, at thy throne of grace, |