Thy blessings fall like morning dews, To cheer each troubled breast; Thy presence o'er the universe For ever is confessed. "Tis Thou canst calm the angry waves, C. M. C. 5. AT EVENTIDE. The Lord, a watchful Guardian, reigns His hands the universe sustains, Conception, at its utmost height, When musing, I at eventide In silent adoration lost, My soul the earth forgets, Itself, like that immortal host, A star that never sets. Oh! ever in their presence bright, 6. GOD IS ONE. P. M. One God! One Lord! One mighty King! Transmitting e'er from sire to son, Thou Sovereign of the Universe, To Thee alone, when life recedes, 7. THE MORNING LIGHT. P. M. When night from Nature's kingdom flies, Present thy spirit before God, Of follies, passions, sins, and cares, Thy heart before His eye unmask, To wrestle then with scorn and pride. Then, when the sleep of death is near, 8. CREATE, MY GOD, A HEART IN ME. A spirit, Lord, to me impart, A power, O Lord, in me create, 9. GOD IS NOT FAR FROM US. The heaven of heavens cannot contain The universal Lord; Yet He in humble hearts will deign To dwell and be adored. P. M. M. J. Where'er ascends the sacrifice Of fervent praise and prayer, Or on the earth, or in the skies, The heaven of God is there. His presence there is spread abroad Through realms, through worlds unknown, Who seek the mercies of our God Are ever near His throne. C. M. 10. THE LAW OF LIGHT. Where should I find The light of mind Save in Thy law from heaven? My heart, O Lord, Would with suspense be riven. Thy word explains All joys and pains The soul on earth here trieth; It calls this life The scene of strife, To gain what never dieth. Enthroned in awe! Allow Thy law To be my holiest pleasure! Make it my strength, And my days' length, My share, my wealth, my treasure! M. J. 11. THE HALLOWED PLACE. Our God! where 'er Thy children meet There may they see Thy mercy-seat; Where'er they seek Thee, Thou art foună, And every place is holy ground. For Thou within no walls confined, Such ever bring Thee, where they come, Here may we prove the power of prayer 12. THE LOVE OF GOD. Oh! love the Lord with all thy heart; Oh! love the Lord with all thy soul, Oh! love the Lord with all thy might; For He has made thy spirit strong, Firmly to wrestle for the right, And fearlessly resist the wrong. |