2 By Thy wisdom, Lord, direct us, 42. 1 Through the shades of death secure us, The Glory of the Bible. FATHER of mercies, in Thy Word What endless glory shines; For ever be Thy name ador'd, For these celestial lines. 2 Here, the Redeemer's welcome voice Spreads heavenly peace around; And life and everlasting joys Attend the blissful sound. 3 O may these heavenly pages be And still new beauties may I see, 4 Divine Instructor! Gracious Lord! 43. Teach me to love Thy sacred Word, The Wonderful Book. C.M. C.M. 1 GREAT God! with wonder and with praise On all Thy works I look; But still Thy wisdom, power, and grace, 2 The stars, that in their courses roll, 3 The fields provide me food, and show 4 Here may I learn how Christ has died, Not all the books on earth beside, 44. Instruction from Scripture. 1 HOW C.M. shall the young secure their hearts, 2 When once it enters to the mind, And through the dangers of the night, 4 Thy Word is everlasting truth; How pure is every page! 45. That holy book shall guide our youth, III. THE LORD'S DAY. Sabbath Morning. 1 THIS blessed day once more returns, A day of rest and peace; C.M. From worldly labours, cares, and thoughts, We would devoutly cease. 2 Let higher cares and higher joys Cares which prepare our souls for heaven, 3 Let rich and poor, let old and young, Join with one heart and mind and soul, 4 Rejoice, ye children, who are taught 46. Sabbath Morning Thoughts. 1 WELCOME, welcome, quiet morning! Welcome, is this Holy day! Now the Sabbath morn returning, 8.7. Let me think how time is passing.; Save the love of human hearts. 2 Father! now one prayer I raise Thee; Then when years have gathered o'er me, Heaven's bright realm will rise before me, 47. Sabbath Morning. C.M. 1 LORD, in the morning Thou shalt hear, My voice ascending high; To Thee will I direct my prayer, 2 Up to the hills where Christ is gone 3 Thou art a God before whose sight 4 But to Thy house will I resort, I will frequent Thy holy court, 50 may Thy Spirit guide my feet 48. 1 True Worship. WHEN to the house of God we go, L.M. To hear His word, and sing His love; 2 They stand before His presence now, 3 But God is present every where, 4 The triflers, too, His eye can see, They move the lip, and bend the knee, 50 may we never trifle so, Nor lose the days our God has given; |