That we through grace may faithful prove, 3 Oh! grant thy Spirit, Lord! Remember now thy gracious word;- 4 Draw forth the melting tear, Inspire their hearts with faith sincere, 5 These children now are thine,- 465 m VI HYMN 465, C. M. The Condescension of Christ. 1 BEHOLD what condescending love To babes and sucklings, he extends 2 He still the ancient promise keeps, Young children in his arms he takes, 3 Forbid them not, whom Jesus calls, Since his own lips to us declare- 4 With flowing tears, and thankful hearts, 466 mf 1 Receive them, Lord! into thine arms,- HYMN 466, L. M. Entering into Covenant. H! happy day, that fixed my choice 2 Oh! happy bond, that seals my vows V mf 7 mp Let cheerful anthems fill the house, 3 'Tis done the great transaction 's done;- Here heavenly pleasures fill my breast. 467 And bless in death a bond so dear. HYMN 467, L. M. A Welcome to Christian Fellowship. m' 1 1 COME in, thou blessed of the Lord! ۸۵۱ 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, 3 And, while we pass this vale of tears, 4 Once more, our welcome we repeat; 468 m 1 NOW HYMN 468, L. M. Entire Consecration. OW I resolve, with all my heart, 2 Oh! be his service all my joy!- Till others love the blest employ, And, in his kind commands, rejoice. 469 Nor wandering leave his sacred ways; HYMN 469, L. M. Self-Dedication to God. ORD! I am thine, entirely thine, 470 mf 1 V m HYMN 470, C. M. The Young entering into Covenant. COME, let us join our souls to God, In everlasting bands; And seize the blessings he bestows, 2 Come, let us to his temple haste, 3 Come, let us seal, without delay, 4 Thus may our young companions haste, 471 m 1 Nor e'er forsake the happy path YER HYMN 471, C. M. Public Profession. men and angels! witness now, 2 That, long as life itself shall last, 3 We trust not in our native strength, May he, with our returning wants, 4 Oh! guide our doubtful feet aright, 472 1 V. I V And, while we turn our vows to prayers, KIND HYMN 472, L. M. On receiving new Members. INDRED in Christ! for his dear sake, May we together now partake The joys, which only he can give. 2 May he, by whose kind, care, we meet, Make our communications sweet, And cause our hearts to burn with love. 3 Forgotten be each worldly theme, Who lived, and died, and reigns, for us. 5 Thus, as the moments pass away,- mf 473 1 And hasten on the glorious day, When we shall meet to part no more. HYMN 473, L. M. The Lord's Supper instituted. WAS on that dark-that doleful night, And friends betrayed him to his foes:- 3 He took the bread, and blessed, and brake: What love through all his actions ran! What wondrous words of grace he spake! This is my body, broke for sin ; Receive and eat the living food:" Then took the cup, and blessed the wine,"'Tis the new covenant in my blood.” 4 "Do this," he cried, "till time shall end, In mem❜ry of your dying friend; Meet, at my table, and record The love of your departed Lord.” 5 Jesus! thy feast we celebrate; mf 474 We show thy death, we sing thy name, HYMN 474, C. M. The new Covenant sealed. 1 THE promise of my Father's love He said—and gave his soul to death, 2 To this dear covenant of thy word, .3 I call that legacy my own, Which Jesus did bequeath; 'T was purchased with a dying groan, 4 The light and strength, the pard'ning grace, |