3 God, thy God, will now restore thee, Here their boasts and triumphs end: Zion's King will quickly send. 534 End in everlasting rest. HYMN 534, 7s. The Messengers of God. f" 10-ye messengers of God! f Gleams along the morning skies, In the bosom of the deep, And th' oppressed for ever weep. Pour the living light of heaven; 6 Circumnavigate the ball, 535 Visit every soil and sea: Preach the cross of Christ to all,- HYMN 535, C. M. Promised Aid. mf 10, and the Saviour's grace proclaim, U Ye favored men of God! Go, publish, through Immanuel's name, 2 What, hough your arduous path-way lie What, though, your faith and zeal to try, 3 Yet, with determined courage, go, 4 He, who has called you to the war, 536 5 Shrink not, though earth and hell oppose, But plead your Master's cause; Assured that e'en your mightiest foes HYMN 536, C. M. Designation of a Missionary. FATHER of mercies! condescend To hear our fervent prayer, 2 Before him set an open door; And crown him with success. 3 Endow him with a heavenly mind; Make him in spirit meek, resigned, 4 In every tempting, trying hour, And guard him, by thy mighty power, 5 Then, followed by a numerous train, A crown of life may he obtain, 537 HYMN 537, L. M. Commission to the Gentiles. 1. G messenger of peace and love! U To nations plunged in shades of night; 2 Go, to the hungry food impart; To paths of peace the wanderer guide, 5 From north to south, from east to west, 538 m 1 LOR HYMN 538, S. M. Prayer for Israel. ORD! send thy servants forth From east, and west, and south, and north, 2 Where'er, in lands unknown, The fugitives remain, Bid every creature help them on, Thy holy mount to gain. 3 An offering to the Lord, There let them all be seen, Sprinkled with water and with blood, 4 With Israel's myriads sealed, Let all the nations meet; And show the mystéry fulfilled,- Thy family complete. HYMN 539, 8s, 7s and 4. 539 mf The Missionary's Farewell. my 1 YES, my native land! I love thee; Λ Ρ mp All thy scenes I love them well;— Can I leave you, Far in heathen lands to dwell? mf 2 Home!-thy joys are passing lovely,— V P mp mf Ρ mp Can I leave thee, Far in heathen lands to dwell? 3 Scenes of sacred peace and pleasure, Richest, brightest, sweetest treasure! Can I leave you, Far in heathen lands to dwell? mf 4 Yes! I hasten from you gladly, f Λ From the scenes I love so well; Far in heathen.lands to dwell 5 In the deserts let me labor, On the mountains let me tell, How he died-the blessed Saviour--- Far in heathen lands to dwell. 6 Bear me on, thou restless ocean! Native land!-Farewell!-Farewell! HYMN 540, L. M. Missionaries remembered. ARKED as the purpose of the skies, MAR This promise meets our anxious eyes, That heathen lands the Lord shall know, 3 Mid burning climes and frozen plains, SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL. 541 aff 1 JESUS! HYMN 541, L. M. Prayer for the Millennium. ESUS! we bow before thy throne, To bleeding hearts thy love make known, 2 See, spread beneath thy gracious eye, And no kind voice dispels their fears! mf 3 Lord! arm thy truth with power diviné, Its conquests spread from shore to shore, Till suns and stars forget to shine, fl And earth and skies shall be no more. 4 Oh! rise, ye ransomed captives! rise, And heaven with new-born rapture glow. HYMN 542, C. M. Returning to Zion. 542 1 DAUGHTER AUGHTER of Zion! from the dust |