2 In his salvation is our hope, And in the name of Israel's God And some of chariots make their boasts; Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts! 4 Then save us, Lord, from slavish fear, And let our trust be firm and strong, Till thy salvation shall appear, And hymns of peace conclude our song. RAISE to God, immortal praise, For the love that crowns our days; Bounteous source of every joy, Let thy praise our tongues employ: All to thee, our God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow. 2 All the blessings of the fields, All the stores the garden yields, Flocks that whiten all the plain, Yellow sheaves of ripen'd grain; Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 3 Clouds that drop their fatt'ning dews, Suns that genial warmth diffuse, All the plenty summer pours, Autumn's rich o'erflowing stores; Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. 4 Peace, prosperity, and health, Private bliss and public wealth, Knowledge, with its gladd'ning streams.. Pure religion's holier beams; Lord, for these our souls shall raise Grateful vows and solemn praise. G PART 2. 5 Yet, should rising whirlwinds tear Γ F OUNTAIN of mercy, God of love, The rolling seasons, as they move, 2 When in the bosom of the earth The sower hid the grain, Thy goodness mark'd its secret birth, 3 The spring's sweet influence, Lord, was thine, 4 These various mercies from above A kindly harvest crowns thy love, 5 We own and bless thy gracious sway: Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day, 1 ? S For Public Mercies and Deliverances. His power and grace shall be our song; His arm alone subdues the foe! 2 Then praise this God, who bows his ear 1 VIL ORDINANCES AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS. BAPTISM. HYMN 86. (III. 3.) AVIOUR! who thy flock art feeding, SA All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs thy bosom share; 2 Now, these little ones receiving, Fold them in thy gracious armThere, we know-thy word believingOnly there, secure from harm. 3 Never from thy pasture roving, Let them be the Lion's prey; Let thy tenderness, so loving, Keep them through life's dang'rous way: 4 Then, within thy fold eternal, Let them find a resting place; 1 Feed in pastures ever vernal, HYMN 87. THE gentle Saviour calls THE Our children to his breast; (S. M.) 2 "Let them approach," he cries, 3 Gladly we bring them, Lord, And put your armour on, (S. M.) Strong in the strength which God supplies Through his eternal Son. 2 Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in his mighty pow'r, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. 3 Stand then in his great might, 4 That having all things done, Well may this glowing heart rejoice, 4 Here rest, my oft divided heart, 5 High heaven, that heard the solemn vow, 1 And bless in death a bond so dear. HYMN 90. (C. M.) 7ITNESS, ye men and angels, now; W Before the Lord we speak; To him we make our solemn vow, A vow we dare not break: 2 That, long as life itself shall last, 3 We trust not in our native strength, That, with returning wants, the Lord 4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, 1 And, while we turn our vows to prayers, YOU OUTH, when devoted to the Lord, A flow'r, though offer'd in the bud, |