5 May we in faith receive Thy word, 490 (931). T% Thee this temple we devote, 2 Here may the prayer of faith ascend, Oh, may each lowly service prove 3 Here may the sinner learn his guilt, 4 Here may affliction dry the tear, 5 Peace be within these sacred walls, Still smile upon Thy people, Lord, 491. C. M 8s & 7s. YOME Thou now, and be among us, Let Thy presence fill the temple And, Thyself its Consecrator, 3 Here our souls, as Thy true altars, 4 Praise and honor to the Father; 492. 8s & 7s. HRIST, Thou art the Sure Foundation, Chosen of the Lord, and precious, 2 To this temple, where we call Thee, And Thy fullest benediction 3 Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants 4 Praise and honor to the Father, 493 (646). W MARRIAGE. L. M. ITH grateful hearts and tuneful lays, We bow before th' eternal throne, And offer up our humble praise To Him whose name is God alone. 2 On this auspicious hour draw near, And shed Thy richest blessings down; Fill ev'ry heart with love sincere, And all Thy faithful mercies crown. 3 Grant now Thy presence, gracious Lord, 4 Oh, guide them safe this desert through, 494. C. M. E join to pray, with wishes kind, On those who now the bands have twined 2 We know that scenes not always bright But over all give Thou the light Of love, and truth, and heaven. 3 Still hand in hand, their journey through, 4 May each in each still feed the flame In faith and trust and heart the same, 495. TEMPERANCE. S. M. M OURN for the thousands slain, Mourn for the wine-cup's fearful reign, 2 Mourn for the tarnish'd gem For reason's light divine, Quench'd from the soul's bright diadem, 3 Mourn for the lost- but call, Rouse them to shun that dreadful fall; 4 Mourn for the lost-but pray, To break the fell destroyer's sway, HYMNS FOR THE YOUNG. 496. 8s, 6s & 7. heaven, Thousands of children stand, Children whose sins are all forgiven, Glory be to God on high. 2 In flowing robes of spotless white Dwelling in everlasting light, 3 What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair, Where all is peace, and joy, and love; Singing, &c. 4 Because the Saviour shed His blood, Bathed in that pure and precious flood Singing, &c. 5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grac - |