There join the bright army, and shout forth his praises, And make heaven ring with the fame of your Jesus: Arise, believer! arise, believer!
And make the earth ring with the fame of your Jesus. 110. Newton.
Coldness Lamented: A Revival Desired.
SAVIOUR, visit thy plantation,
Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain;
All will come to desolation,
Unless thou return again.
Chorus.-Lord, revive us,-Lord, revive us,
All our help must come from thee.
2 Keep no longer at a distance,
Shine upon us from on high,
Lest for want of thine assistance,
Every plant should droop and die.
Lord, revive us, &c.
3 Surely, once thy garden flourish'd,
Every part look'd gay and green,
Then thy word our spirits nourish'd,
Happy seasons we have seen.
Lord, revive us, &c.
4 But a drought has since succeeded,
And a sad decline we see;
Lord, thy help is greatly needed,
Help can only come from thee.
Lord, revive us, &c.
5 Where are those we counted leaders,
Fill'd with zeal, and love, and truth?
Old professors, tall as cedars,
Bright examples of our youth?
Lord, revive us, &c.
6 Some in whom we once delighted,
We shall meet no more below;
Some, alas! we fear are blighted,
Scarce a single leaf they show!
Lord, revive us, &c.
7 Younger plants,-the sight how pleasant!
Cover'd thick with blossoms stood,
But they cause us grief at present,
Frost has nipt them in the bud.
Lord, revive us, &c.
8 Dearest Saviour, hasten hither,
Thou canst make them bloom again;
O permit them not to wither,
Let not all our hopes be vain..
Lord, revive us, &c.
9 Let our mutual love be fervent,
Make us prevalent in prayer,
Let each one esteem'd thy servant,
Shun the world's bewitching snares.
Lord, revive us, &c.
10 Break the tempter's fatal power,
Turn the stony heart to flesh,
And begin from this good hour,
To revive thy work afresh.
Lord, revive us, &c.
Encouragement to holiness of heart and life.
SAY now, ye lovely, social band,
That walk the way to Canaan's land;
Ye, who have fled from Sodom's plain,
Say, wish you to return again?
Have you just ventur'd to the field,
Well arm'd with helmet, sword and shield;
And shall the world, with dread alarms,
Compel you now to ground your arms!
2 Beware of pleasure's syren song,
Alas! it cannot soothe you long;
It cannot quiet Jordan's wave,
Nor cheer the dark and silent grave:
O let your thought delight to soar,
Where sinful pleasures all are o'er;
Explore by faith the heavenly fields,
And pluck the fruit that Canaan yields.
3 There see the glorious hosts on wing,
And hear the heavenly seraphs sing!
The snining ranks in order stand,
Or move like lightning at command;
There sits the Saviour on his throne,
And there Jehovah reigns alone;
There angel-bands submissive wait,
And armies worship at his feet.
4 Behold! I see among the rest,
An host in richer garments drest,
And nearer to the throne they stand,
With palms of vict'ry in their hand;
There, on that peaceful, happy shore,
They're met at last to part no more,
Where flesh and sin shall ne'er control
The sacred pleasures of the soul.
5 These are the foll'wers of the Lamb,
Whose robes are wash'd from every stain,
Who once were fill'd with pain and care,
But now they heavenly garments wear:
Soon on the wings of love you'll fly,
To join them in that world of joy;
Then be it now your chiefest care,
The image of your Lord to bear.
112. 11's. Altered.
Ministers exhorted and encouraged.
AWAKE, my dear brethren, who trust in the Lord,
And take yonr commission to preach from his word;
Go, teach all the nations, and when they believe, Then lead them to Jordan and baptism give.
2 Be sober, be prudent, and watch unto prayer,
And be ye examples of piety here,
That others, beholding the works that you do,
May glorify Jesus in righteousness too.
3 Be faithful, dear brethren, and stand for his cause, And preach for his honour, and not for applause; The glory to Jesus be careful to give,
And he will be with you as long as you live.
4 The world and the devil against yon will rage, To spoil all your labour most fiercely engage, But he will protect you and prosper your way, And crown you with glory in that coming day. 5 Then stand for your Master whatever you do, And suffer as freely as he did for you;
And should you be call'd unto prison or death, Like Stephen the martyr surrender your breath. 6 And when the great day of redemption is come, And Jesus in grandeur descends on his throne, He'll give to his angels a special command To place you in order upon his right hand. This glorious Redeemer will then to you say, Well done faithful servants, you are welcome to me, "Twill be the best welcome that ever was heard, A welcome to Jesus,-to Jesus your Lord.
113. 7.6. Altered. Having a desire to be with Christ
OH! when shall I see Jesus,
And dwell with him above;
And from the flowing fountain,
Drink everlasting love?
When shall I be deliver'd
From this vain world of sin,
And, with my blessed Jesus,
Drink endless pleasures in?
2 But now I am a soldier,
My Captain's gone before;
He's given me my orders,
And bids me not give o'er-
His promises are faithful-
A crown of life he 'll give,
And all his valiant soldiers
Eternally shall live.
3 Through grace I am determin'd
To conquer, though I die;
And then away to Jesus,
On wings of love I'll fly—
Farewell to sin and sorrow,
I bid you all adieu-
And, O my friends, prove faithful,
And on your way pursue.
4 And if you meet with troubles,
And trials on the way,
Then cast your care on Jesus,
And don't forget to pray;
Gird on the gospel armour,
Of faith, and truth, and love,
And when the combat 's ended,
You'll rise to God above.
5 O do not be discourag'd,
For Jesus is your friend, And if you lack for knowledge, He'll not refuse to lend; Neither will he upbraid you, Though often you request, But give you grace to conquer, And take you home to rest. 6 Our race will soon be ended, And we'll ascend to God, To dwell with precious Jesus, Who bought us with his blood; With saints we 'll join to praise him, For grace divinely free,
And rise in glorious raptures
To all eternity.
7 And when the last loud trumpet
Shall rend the vaulted skies,
And bid the entombed millions
From their cold beds arise,
Our ransom'd dust revived,
New beauties shall put on,
And soar to the blest mansion,
Where our Redeemer's gone.
8 Our eyes shall then, with rapture,
The Saviour's face behold;
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