148. HYMN LV. (8. 7.) Benediction. MAY the grace of Christ our Saviour, And the Father's boundless love, With the Holy Spirit's favour, Rest upon us from above! 149. 1 LMIGHTY Father! bless the word, Which, thro' thy grace, we now have heard: O may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit. 2.We praise thee for the means of grace Thus in thy courts to seek thy face: Grant, Lord, that all who worship here, May, sav'd from sin, in heav'n appear. 150. 1 AGAIN our ears have heard the voice Which bids the dying live: O may the sound our hearts rejoice, 2 And have we heard the word with joy? And have we felt its pow'r? 1 To keep it, then, be our employ "Till life's remotest hour. 151. HYMN LVIII. (8. 7. 4.) For a Blessing on the Word. [AY the pow'r that brings salvation, Now exerted in the Word, MAY By its quick'ning operation, Life to sinners: Joy to those who know the Lord! 2 Hark! the voice of love proclaiming Mercy through a Saviour's blood! Vain the schemes of human framing : This alone is own'd of God. "Tis the gospel 1 Points to heav'n and shows the road. 152. A LL hail the pow'r of Jesu's name! Bring forth the royal diadem, There join the everlasting song, 1 153. L HYMN LX. ORD, behold us few and weak, (7's.) Deign, O deign to hear our call! 2 Jesus, thou didst shed thy blood! On this rock our hope we raise; Thou hast brought us nigh to God; Thine the work, and thine the praise. 1 154. GT LORY to thee, my God, this night, 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 5 If wakeful in the night I lie, My soul with heav'nly thoughts supply; No pow'rs of darkness me molest. 6 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, angelic host; 1 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 155. HYMN LXII. (8. 3. 6.) Evening Hymn. E This day shew'd RE I sleep, for ev'ry favour By my God, I do bless my Saviour. 2 Leave me not, but ever love me; Let thy peace "Till thou hence remove me. 3 Thou, my rock, my guardian tower, Me, with all thy power. 4 And, whene'r in death I slumber, Let me rise With the wise, Counted in their number. 124 DOXOLOGIES. DOXOLOGIES. RAISE God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below: Praise him above, angelic host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. C. M. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, S. M. Give God the Father praise; (6.8.) Immortal honour, endless fame, O God the Spirit, paid to thee. SANCTUS. (In Prose.) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts: Glory be to thee, O Lord most High. AMEN, |