His watch-word at the gates of death; 3 Prayer is not made on earth alone- And Jesus, on the eternal throne, 4 O thou by whom we come to God- 383 S. M. Encouragement to Prayer. AND shall not Jesus hear His children when they cry? 2 His nature, truth, and love, When they are grieved, his bowels move; And can they be denied? 3 Then let us earnest be, And never faint in prayer: He loves our importunity, And makes our cause his care. SING to the Lord, who loud proclaims Nor can one humble soul complain, That he has sought his God in vain. 3 What unbelieving heart shall dare In whispers to suggest a fear? While still he owns his ancient name, The same his power-his love the same! 4 To thee our souls in faith arise, To thee we lift expecting eyes; We boldly through the desert tread, For God will guard, where God shall lead. 385 8s & 7s. Sanctification implored. LORD, whose love, in power excelling, 2 From the filth of vice and folly, 386 12s. The Seaman's Prayer for Deliverance. WHEN through the torn sail the wild tempest is streaming, When o'er the dark wave the red lightning is gleaming, Nor hope lends a ray the poor seamen to cherish, We fly to our Maker- Help, Lord, or we perish' 2 O Jesus, once tossed on the breast of the billow, Aroused by the shriek of despair from thy pillow, Now seated in glory, the mariner cherish, Who cries in his danger-' Help, Lord, or we perish.' 3 And oh, when the whirlwind of passion is raging, When hell in our heart his wild warfare is waging, Arise in thy strength, thy redeemed to cherish, Rebuke the destroyer Help, Lord, or we perish' 387 C. M. In Times of Distress and Danger. And help us when we pray. 2 For wide the waves of bitterness And heavy grows the pilot's heart, The cross our Master bore for us, 4 Then mercy on our failings, Lord, And when thy sorrows visit us, 388 89, 7s, & 4. Prayer for Zion's Increase. SAVIOUR, visit thy plantation; All will come to desolation, All our help must come from thee. All our help must come from thee. All our help must come from thee. 389 C. M. Prayer for a Revival. O LORD, thy work revive 2 Oh, let thy chosen few Awake to earnest prayer; 3 Thy Spirit then will speak, Till their proud hearts of stone shall break, 4 Now lend thy gracious ear, Oh! come, and bring salvation near; 390 6s & 5s. The Lord's Prayer. OUR Father in heaven, Our portion of bread; 391 L. M. Pleasure of Communing with God. HOW sweet to leave the world awhile, And seek the presence of our Lord! Dear Saviour, on thy people smile, And come according to thy word. 2 From busy scenes we now retreat, That we may here converse with thee; O Lord, behold us at thy feet! Let this the gate of heaven be. 3 Come, blest Redeemer, now appear; |