4 Keep me from sinful thoughts, O Lord, 5 Then shall I be prepared below Where pleasures like a river flow, 307 Thanks for the Light. L. M. GOD! I thank thee that the night In peace and rest has passed away; And that I see my Father's smile, In this fair light that makes it day. 2 Be thou my guide, and let me live As under thy all-seeing eye; Supply my wants, my sins forgive, And make me happy when I die. 1 308 THER Going to Sabbath-school. L. M. HE hour is come, I will not stay, 3 I should be there with humble mind, HIS IS mercies, in Jesus renewed, Each morning I wake to adore, A fountain of infinite good, A sea without bottom or shore: My Lord, inexpressibly kind! O when shall I thank him above, To Jesus eternally joined, Absorbed in the depths of his love. 310 Morning Hymn. 8's. L. M. 1AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Shake off dull sloth, and early rise, 2 Glory to Thee, who safe hast kept, 3 Lord, I my vows to thee renew, 4 Direct, control, suggest, this day, That all my powers, with all their might, In thy sole glory may unite. 311 1 Morning Mercies. AWAKE! my heart, awake! S. M. Thy gracious God to praise; Who condescends such care to take, 2 While some have passed the night 3 This day will many die! This hour what numbers go! What if my soul be called to fly, And I that change should know? 4 Lord, come, and be my guide Through this uncertain space; Keep me for ever near thy side, And grant a child thy grace. EVENING. 312 1 An Evening Hymn. C. M. INDULGENT Father, by whose care Let me this night thy mercy share, 2 Show me my sins, and how to mourn 3 Speak to my conscience, speak my peace Through his atoning blood: And grant me, Lord, a full release 4 Show me my wants, and let me crave 5 Guide me through life's uncertain path, 6 Let each returning night declare And every hour thy grace prepare S. M. 7 And when on earth I close mine eyes, To sleep in death's embrace, Let me to heaven and glory rise, To enjoy thy smiling face. 313 The Night of Death. THE day is past and gone; The evening shades appear O may we all remember well The night of death draws near. 2 We lay our garments by, Upon our beds to rest; 1 So death shall soon disrobe us all 3 Lord, keep us safe this night, 1 May angels guard us while we sleep, 314 Evening Hymn. L. M GLORY to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Under thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, 3 0, may my soul on thee repose, 4 Teach me to live, that I may dread My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; 6 Let my blest guardian, while I sleep, And save me from the approach of ill. 7 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; 315 Another Day passed. L. M. ANOTHER day its course has run, And still, O God! thy child is blest; For thou hast been by day my sun, And thou wilt be by night my rest. 2 Sweet sleep descends my eyes to close, And soon, when all the world is still, I'll give my body to repose, My spirit to my Father's will. |