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3 But, ah, we have wandered, as sheep, from thy fold,

And the hearts of thy children through sin have

grown cold,

Though young we have err'd, and would humbly implore

The mercy we need, that we wander no more. 4 We own we are guilty-but Jesus has died

And shall we, when pleading his name, be denied? Ah no, thou hast promised that plea thou wilt heed,

And through thy free grace make us children indeed.

5 Yet awhile 'tis thy will that on earth we remain Exposed to dark trial, temptation, and pain; Yet here but as pilgrims and strangers we roam, For if thou art our Father, then heaven is our home.

6 Yes, there shall we gather around the glad throne With angels, and wearing robes bright as their

own,

Where the praise of thy children shall rise with

out rest

To Father, Son, Spirit-one God ever blest.

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CHILDREN AND SABBATH SCHOOLS.

325

Children's Praise to the Trinity.

1 GLORY to the Father give,

God, in whom we move and live;

Children's prayers he deigns to hear;
Children's songs delight his ear.

2 Glory to the Son we bring,

Christ our Prophet, Priest, and King,
Children, raise your sweetest strain
To the Lamb, for he was slain.

3 Glory to the Holy Ghost,
Be this day a Pentecost;

All our minds may he inspire,-
Touch our tongues with holy fire.

4 Glory in the highest be
To the blessed Trinity,

For the Gospel from above,

For the word that "God is love."

7s.

326" of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." C. M. (with Chorus.) 1 AROUND the throne of God in heaven

Thousands of children stand,

Children whose sins are all forgiven,
A holy, happy band:
Singing-Glory, glory,

Glory be to God on high.

2 In flowing robes of spotless white,
See every one arrayed,
Dwelling in everlasting light,
And joys that cannot fade:
Singing-Glory, glory,

Glory be to God on high.

3 What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair,

Where all is peace, and joy, and love,-
How came those children there?
Singing-Glory, glory,

Glory be to God on high.

4 Because the Saviour shed his blood To wash away their sin,

Bathed in that pure and precious flood,

Behold them white and clean:

Singing-Glory, glory,

Glory be to God on high.

5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace,

On earth they loved his name;

So now they see his blesséd face,

And stand before the Lamb: Singing-Glory, glory,

Glory be to God on high.

327

"Wilt thou Bless us?"

8s & 6.

1 ONCE around the Saviour pressing,
Children came to seek his blessing;
We too come, our need confessing—
Dear Jesus, wilt thou bless?

2 While our fresh, young lips are singing,
Hopes within our hearts are springing,
And our little hands are clinging
To thee, in earnestness.

3 To our childish voices, blending
In the song to thee ascending,
Thou a listening ear art lending;
O bless us with thy love.

4 Hear, dear Jesus, for we're praying,
That thou'lt keep our feet from straying,
Keep our little feet from straying—
And lead them home above.

5 All along our pathway growing,
Flowers of sin are brightly glowing;

Keep our hands their thorns from knowing-
O keep us, Lord, from sin.

6 Only love's pure blossoms grasping;
Eyes uplifted, guidance asking,

To our hearts the dear cross clasping-
May we all heaven win.

328

Children's Song of the Happy Land. 6s, 4s & 7.

1 THERE is a happy land,

Far, far away,

Where saints in glory stand,

Bright, bright, as day;

O, how they sweetly sing,
Worthy is our Saviour King!
Loud let his praises ring,
Praise, praise for aye.

2 Come to that happy land,-
Come, come away;

Why will ye doubting stand,
Why still delay?

O, we shall happy be,

When from sin and sorrow free;
Lord, we shall live with thee,
Blest, blest for aye.

3 Bright in that happy land,

Beams every eye;

Kept by a Father's hand,

Love cannot die:

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