402 (422). L.M. Alongs my soul, O King of kings, So thirsts, great Source of life, for Thee. 4 Why thus, my soul, with care opprest? 5 To Him my thanks shall still be paid, 403 (426). MY God! permit me not to be A stranger to myself and Thee; L. M. 2 Why should my passions mix with earth And thus debase my heavenly birth? Why should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Father, go? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense; And all inferior joys resign. 4 Be earth, with all her cares, withdrawn ; Let noise and vanity be gone; In secret silence of the mind, My heaven, and there my God, I find. 404 (385). D Behold my heart, and see; O not I love Thee, O my Lord? And turn each hateful idol out 2 Do not I love Thee from my soul? 3 Is not Thy name melodious still C. M Doth not each pulse with pleasure beat 4 Hast Thou a lamb in all Thy flock Hast Thou a foe before whose face 5 Thou know'st I love Thee, dearest Lord; Far from the sphere of mortal joys, i 405 (386). BLES C. M. OLEST Jesus! when my soaring thoughts How is my soul in transport lost- 2 Not softest strains can charm mine ears, Like Thy belovéd name; Nor aught beneath the skies inspire 3 Where'er I look, my wond'ring eyes But what is life, with all its bliss, 4 When nature faints, around my bed And death shall all his terrors lose 406 (287). GOD OD, my supporter and my hope, Thine arm of mercy holds me up, C. M. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet Thy hand conduct me near Thy seat, 3 Were I in heaven without my God, And while this earth is my abode, 4 What if the springs of life were broke, 407 (854). 78 & 68 RISE, my soul! and stretch thy wings, Thy better portion trace; Rise from transitory things Toward heaven, thy native place: Time shall soon this earth remove; 2 Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course; 3 Cease, ye pilgrims! cease to mourn, SELF-CONSECRATION. 408 (392). HOU art my portion, O my God; TH C. M. My heart makes haste t' obey Thy word, 2 I choose the path of heavenly truth, 3 The testimonies of Thy grace 4 Whene'er I wander from Thy path, Then turn my feet to Thy commands, 5 Now I am Thine, for ever Thine: 6 Thou hast inclined this heart of mine And thus till mortal life shall end |