53 3 My offerings will indeed be blest, If thy pure spirit touch my breast 4 0, may that spirit warm my heart And to life's lowly vale impart Some rays from heaven above. 7s M. Humble Worship. 1 WHEN before thy throne we kneel Teach us, O our God, to feel All thy sacred presence near. BOWRING. 2 Check each proud and wandering thought 3 Weak, imperfect creatures, we In this vale of darkness dwell; 4 O, receive the praise that dares 54 L. M. Envocation. PIERPONT. 1 0, Bow thine ear, eternal One; 2 Here let thy holy days be kept, And be this place to worship given, 3 Here may thine honor dwell; and here, 4 Here be thy praise devoutly sung ; On wings of light, o'er Jordan's wave. 5 And when the lips, that with thy name On others may devotion's flame 42 55 56 Emploring the Compassion of God. 1 O GOD, whose dread and dazzling brow On those who seek thy presence now, 2 For many a frail and erring heart And feet too willing to depart 3 Yet, pleased the humble prayer to hear, Thou, when thou seest the contrite tear, 4 Lord, aid us with thy heavenly grace Nor sternly judge our erring race, The Seed of the Word. 1 O God, by whom the seed is given, By whom the harvest blest; Whose word, like manna showered from heaven, 57 2 Preserve it from the passing feet, 3 Though buried deep, or thinly strewn, The hope in earthly furrows sown Shall ripen in the sky. 1 HOLY, holy, holy Lord! 2 Though unworthy, Lord, thine ear, 3 There no tongue shall silent be; That through heaven's capacious round 4 Lord, thy mercies never fail ; Be thy glorious name adored. 58 59 S. M. Praise from all Nations. 1 Tíỵ name, Almighty Lord, WATTS. Shall sound through distant lands ; 2 Far be thine honors spread, Shall be exchanged no more. 1 LORD! dismiss us with thy blessing, While in duty's path we move. 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, May thy presence With us evermore be found! |