277 October 3. C. M. GOD'S GOODNESS-A MORNING SONG. Warwick. "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness."— Isa. Ixi. 10. 1 DELIGHTFUL is the task to sing, The praises of our heavenly King, 2 The countless worlds, which, bathed in light, Proclaim his wisdom and his might, 3 He deigns each broken, contrite heart And comfort, hope, and grace impart 4 All creatures, with instinctive cry, 278 October 4. L. M. Uxbridge. CHRIST'S BENEFICENCE TO BE IMITATED. "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good."-Acts x. 38. 1 WHEN Jesus dwelt in mortal clay, What were his works from day to day 3 That man may LAST, but never LIVES, 4 But he, who marks from day to day, 279 October 5. L. M. WHY STAND YE IDLE HERE? Old Hundred. "Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord."-Rom. xii. 11. 1 THE God of glory walks his round, 2 "Ye, whose young cheeks are rosy-bright, 3 "O, if the griefs ye would assuage 4 0 thou, by all thy works adored, And grant us grace to please thee here! 280 October 6. L.M. PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL ENJOYMENT. Effingham. "The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him."-Ps. cxlv. 18, 19. 1 COME, Holy Spirit! calm my mind, And fit me to approach my God; Remove each vain, each worldly thought, And lead me to thy blest abode. 2 Hast thou imparted to my soul A living spark of holy fire? The love that Christ to sinners bore; 4 A brighter faith and hope impart, 281 October 7. 7s. SONG OF THE REDEEMED. Benevento. "And they sing a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation."-Rev. v. 9. 1 WHAT are these in bright array, This innumerable throng, Round the altar night and day, New dominion ever hour. 2 These through fiery trials trod, 282 October 8. L. M. Alfreton. THE GOLDEN RULE. "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them."-Matt. vii. 12. OH, blessed Saviour, how divine, How righteous is this rule of thine! 2 This golden lesson, short and clear, 3 How blessed would every nation be, 4 Jesus, forgive us that we keep 283 October 9. L. M. DIVINE GOODNESS AND GUIDANCE. Duke Street, "For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death."-Ps. xlviii. 14. 1 OU UR Father, God, once more we raise 2 We thank thee for all good bestowed, 4 Be ours thy fear and favor still, 5 And since we must be parted here, 284 October 10. 7s. OUR TIMES IN THE HAND OF GOD. Nuremburg. "But I trusted in thee, O Lord: my times are in thy hand: make thy face to shine upon thy servant."-Ps. xxxi. 14, 15. 1 SOVEREIGN Ruler of the skies, Ever gracious, ever wise! All my times are in thy hand, 2 Thou didst form me at my birth; 3 Times of sickness, times of health; 4 Times temptation's power to prove; 285 October 11. C. M. THE RICHES OF THE SCRIPTURES. Rochester. "Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eter nal life and they are they which testify of me."-John v. 39. 1 ET avarice, from shore to shore, LE Her favorite god pursue; Thy word, O Lord, we value more |