454 m 1 mf HYMN 454, 8s, 7s and 4. SEE, from from Zion's sacred mountain, Who its sovereign virtues know. 2 Through ten thousand channels flowing, O ye nations! Hail the long-expected day. mf 3 Gladdened by the flowing treasure, All-enriching as it goes; f Lo, the desert smiles with pleasure,- Every object Sings for joy where'er it flows. 4 Trees of life, the banks adorning, Yield their fruit to all around; Those who eat are saved from mourning, Endless life, with glory crowned. 455 dol mf ORDINANCES. SEE HYMN 455, C. M. Christ receiving Children. 1 CEE Israel's gentle Shepherd stand, 2 "Permit them to approach," he cries, mf mp Ρ 3 We bring them, Lord! in thankful hands, Joyful that we ourselves are thine,- 4 Ye little flock! with pleasure hear,— And fly, with transports, to receive 5 If orphans they are left behind, 456 That care shall heal our bleeding hearts, m 1 ал HYMN 456, L. M. Infant Baptism. LORD! encouraged by thy grace, 2 Wash it from every stain of guilt, 3 We ask not, for it, earthly bliss, That it may love and fear thy name. 457 HYMN 457, C. M. The Promise to Abraham. 1 HOW large the promise-how divine, To Abra'm and his seed! "I'll be a God to thee and thine, 2 The words of his extensive love, The Angel of the covenant proves, 3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms, He takes young children in ais arins, mf 4 Our God,-how faithful are his ways! mp 458 тр Nor, from the promise of his grace, HYMN 458, S. M. Christ blessing Children. 1 THE Saviour kindly calls Our children to his breast; He holds them in his gracious arms;- 2 "Let them approach," he cries, "Nor scorn their humble. claim; mf 3 With joy we bring them, Lord! 459 m 1 mp Imploring, that, as we are thine, WE HYMN 459, C. M. The Saviour blessing Children. HEN Jesus left the throne of God, A man of grief, like us, he trod 2 Like him, may we be found below, Like him, in grace and knowledge, grow, dol 3 Sweet were his words, and kind his look, Their infants, in his arms, he took, mf 4 When Jesus into Salem rode, For joy, they plucked the palms, and strewed f" 5 "Hosanna!"—our glad voices raise- Could we forget our Saviour's praise, HYMN 460, C. M. 460 Infants, living or dying, in the Arms of Christ. 1 THY 1 THY life I read, my dearest Lord! 2 With joy, I see a thousand charms, 3 "I take these little lambs," said he, 4 "Death may the bands of life unloose, 461 m Millions of infant souls compose The family above. 5 "Their feeble frames my power shall raise I'll give them tongues to sing my praise, 6 His words, ye happy parents! hear, Dear Saviour! all we have and are HYMN 461, S. M. The Spirit in Baptism. 1 REAT God! now condescend Soon may their willing spirits bend, 2 Oh! what a pure delight 3 Now bless, thou God of love! 462 Send thy good Spirit from above, HYMN 462, L. M. Baptism of the Holy Ghost. m 1 COME, Holy Ghost! come from on high, Baptizer of our spirits thou! The sacramental seal apply, 463 m dol mf And witness with the water now. 1 UNI NITED prayers ascend to thee, Smile on this waiting family; 2 Let the dear pledges of their love, Like tender plants, around them grow: 3 Receive, at their believing hand, The charge which they devote as thine, 464 Thy grace impart, thy love extend; HYMN 464, S. M. Prayer for the Sanctification of Children. aff 10 GOD of Abra❜m! hear The parents' humble cry; In covenant mercy now appear, 2 These children of our love, |