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 1 But God, who called me here below, MY HYMN 426, C. M. Submission in Trials. Y times of sorrow and of joy, 2 If thou should'st take them all away, 3 Nor would I drop a murm'ring word, PRAYER. HYMN 427, C. M. Habitual Devotion. WHILE thee I seek, protecting Power! Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour ་་་་ mf 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 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, 428 mp Ілі mf The gathering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear,- LOR HYMN 428, 7s. A Blessing humbly requested. ORD! we come before thee now; Oh! do not our suit disdain ;- 4 Send some message, from thy word, Full salvation to each heart. 5 Comfort those who weep and mourn, ་་་་་ myf 1 Those, who are cast down, lift up, 6 Grant, that all may seek and find mf 429 mp 1 V HYMN 429, L. M. Forgiveness sought. FORGIVE us, Lord! to thee we cry, Forgive us through thy matchless grace; On thee alone our souls rely, Be thou our strength and righteousness. mp 2 Forgive thou us, as we forgive ΙΛ The ills we suffer from our foes; Oh! let us in thine arms repose. mp 3 Forgive us, for our guilt is great, V mf And ask but in the Saviour's name. 4 Forgive us,-O thou bleeding Lamb! 430 10 HYMN 430, C. M. The God of Bethel. GOD of Bethel! 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, 5 Such blessings, from thy gracious hand, mf 431 VA VAI And thou shalt be our chosen God,- HYMN 431, 78. Christ's Presence invoked. mf 1 TIGHT of life!—seraphic Fire!— mf mf Bring thy heavenly kingdom in ; 432 m 1 HYMN 432, C. M. The Nature of Prayer. PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, 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 བ- ཕ -འག 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 The path of prayer thyself hast trod:- HYMN 433, 7s. Sin bewailed. 1 COME, my soul! thy suit prepare, Jesus loves to answer prayer; 4 While I am a pilgrim here, 5 Shew me what I have to do, 434 m HYMN 434, C. M. Prayer for needed Grace. 1 FATHER! whate'er of earthly bliss, |