2 O what a night was that, which wrapt O what a Sun which broke this day, 3 The powers of darkness leagued in vain, To bind our Lord in death; He shook their kingdom when he fell, 4 And now his conquering chariot wheels Broken beneath his powerful cross, 5 This day be grateful homage paid, Let gladness dwell on every heart, 6 Ten thousand differing lips shall join, Which scatters blessings from its wings 606. C.M.-Jesus" seen of Angels." 1 Tim. iii. 16. 1 BEYOND the glittering starry skies, 2 Legions of angels, strong and fair, At his right hand, with golden harps, 3" Hail! Prince," they cry, " for ever hail, Whose unexampled love Mov'd thee to quit these blissful realms, 4 And while he stoop'd on earth to dwell, 5 In all his toils and conflicts here, 6 When all the powers of hell combin'd To fill his cup of wo, Their wondering eyes beheld his tears 7 As on the torturing cross he hung, Amaz'd they saw that awful sight- 8 They saw him break the bars of death, Which none e'er broke before; And rise in conquering majesty, the skies, 9 They throng'd his chariot up 10 Hail, Prince of Life, for ever hail! 1 607. S.M.-"To-day if ye will hear His voice." ALL yesterday is gone! To-morrow's not your own: What day is better than to-day, T 2 3 Why should we yet delay, And not to God return? How sad to have our oil to buy, And harden not your heart: 608. P.M.-Danger of Delay. 1 HASTEN, sinner, to be wise, 2 Hasten mercy to implore, Stay not for the morrow's sun, 3 Hasten, sinner, to return, Stay not for the morrow's sun, 4 Hasten, sinner, to be blest, Stay not for the morrow's sun, 609. C.M.-Sincerity. John i. 47. 1 AM I an Israelite indeed, Without a false disguise? Have I renounc'd my sins, and left 2 Say, does my heart unchang'd remain, Or is it form'd anew? What is the rule by which I walk, 3 Cause me, O God of truth and grace, If I am wrong, O set me right; 610. L.M.-The Happiness of God's Israel. Deut. xxxiii. 26-29. Thou art secur'd from foes and harms, 611. P.M.-For a Blessing on the Word. ON what has now been sown, To make it spring and grow: 612. C.M.-The Sower. 1 OH God! by whom the seed is given, 2 Preserve it from the passing feet, 3 Though buried deep or thinly strewn, The hope in earthly furrows sown 613. P.M.—At parting. 1 FOR a season call'd to part, Let us now ourselves commend And our souls shall praise the Lord, 614. C.M.-Union at parting. 1 BLEST be the dear uniting love, 2 Join'd in one spirit to our head, 4 Partakers of the Saviour's grace, Nor joy, nor grief, nor time, nor place, |