VɅ 521 5 Through every scene of life and death, And this shall be our children's song, 1 REST HYMN 521, S. M. The Pastor's Death. EST from thy labor, rest;- 2 Faith, perseverance, zeal, Language of light and power, 3 Now, toil and conflict o'er,— Go, take with saints thy place; 4 Lord Jesus! to thy hands Our pastor we resign; And now we wait thine own commands; We were not his, but thine. 5 Thou art thy church's head; And, when the members die, Thou raisest others in their stead : To thee we lift our eye. 6 On thee our hopes depend; 522 mf" 1 f" AVI We gather round our Rock; Send whom thou wilt; but condescend 66 HYMN 522, S. M. The Death of an aged Minister. SERVA RVANT of God! well done! 2 The voice at midnight came, A mortal arrow pierced his frame, 8 Tranquil amid alarms, It found him on the field, A veteran slumbering on his arms, 4 The pains of death are past,— And, life's long warfare closed at last, f" 5 Soldier of Christ! well-done! CHRISTIAN MISSIONS. 523 m" 1 WA HYMN 523, 7s. Inquiring of a Watchman. ATCHMAN! tell us of the night, Traveler! o'er yon mountain's height! 2 Watchman! tell us of the night;— Peace and truth, its course portends: Gild the spot that gave them birth? See! it bursts o'er all the earth. 3 Watchman! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn; 524 mf 1 f HYMN 524, H. M. ISE, gracious God! and shine And prosper each design, To spread thy glorious light: 525 And earth present her store, God, our own God, his church will bless, 1 H 526 HYMN 525, 8s and 7s. The Heathen crying for Help. ARK! what mean those lamentations, "Come and help us, or we die!" HYMN 526, 7s and 6s. The Gospel Banner. J" 1 NOW be the gospel banner, Till every tribe and tongue, f" 3 Yes,-thou shalt reign for ever, 527 m 1 HYMN 527, L. M. Missionary Meeting. ASSEMBLED at thy great command, Before thy face, dread King! we stand; 2 We meet, through distant lands, to spread, 3 Our prayers assist, accept our praise, 528 mf 1 f" HYMN 528, L. M. The Heralds pointing out the Way. NOW OW let our faith, with joy, survey 2 The friends of truth assembled stand,- The emblem of the cross display, 8 Behold the way to Zion's hill, And calls the sacred place his own. <" 4 "Behold the way!" ye heralds! cry, Spare not, but lift your voices high; Convey the sound from shore to shore, f" 5 Auspicious dawn! thy rising ray, 529 f 1 With joy, we view, and hail the day: CAP HYMN 529, L. M. The Heralds of Christ. NAPTAIN of thine exalted host! Display thy glorious banner high; The summons send, from coast to coast, And call a numerous army nigh. 2 A solemn jubilee proclaim, Proclaim the great sabbatic day; Spoil Satan of his wished-for prey. 530 m The peaceful blessings of thy reign; And, when they speak of sprinkled blood, The mystery to the heart explain. HYMN 530, S. M. Missionaries encouraged. 1 YE messengers of Christ! His sovereign voice obey ; mf 3 Go, spread the Saviour's name; mf 4 Mountains shall sink to plains, The cause is God's-and will prevail, HYMN 531, 8s, 7s and 4. Departure of Missionaries. MEN of God! go take your stations; |