Saintly maiden, godly matron, widows who have watch'd to prayer, Join'd in holy concert, singing to the Lord of all, are there. 3 They have come from tribulation, and have wash'd their robes in blood, Wash'd them in the blood of Jesus; tried they were, and firm they stood; Mock'd, afflicted, scourged, imprison'd, stoned, tormented, slain with sword, They have conquer'd death and Satan by the might of Christ the Lord. 4 Marching with thy cross their banner, they have triumph'd, following Thee, the Captain of Salvation, thee, their Saviour and their King; Gladly, Lord, with thee they suffer'd; gladly, Lord, with thee they died; And by death to life immortal they were born and glorified. 5 Now they reign in heavenly glory, now they walk in golden light; Now they drink, as from a river, holy bliss and infinite; Love and peace they taste for ever, and all truth and knowledge see In the beatific vision of the Blessèd Trinity. 6 God of God, the One-begotten, Light of Light, Emmanuel, In whose body join'd together all the saints for ever dwell, Pour upon us of thy fulness, that we may for ever more God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost adore. Amen. 270. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least [C.M. 1 FOUNTAIN of good, to own thy love 2 But thou hast needy brethren here, Whose humble names thou wilt confess 3 In their sad accents of distress In them thou may'st be clothed, and fed, 4 Thy face with reverence and with love For, while we minister to them, 271. "All things come of thee, and of thine own have 1 O LORD of heaven and earth and sea, Giver of all? [P.M. 2 The golden sunshine, vernal air, 3 For peaceful homes and healthful days, 4 For souls redeem'd, for sins forgiven, 5 We lose what on ourselves we spend, 6 Whatever, Lord, we lend to thee 7 To thee, from whom we all derive 272. 1 "As every man hath received the gift, even so WE give thee but thine own, All that we have is thine alone, [S.M. ૨૭ 3 May we thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, O! hearts are bruised and dead, And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled, To comfort and to bless, 4 To find a balm for woe, The Administration of the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion. 273. "LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS. WE LIFT THEM UP UNTO THE LORD." "Come; for all things are now ready." 1 My God, and is thy table spread? And let them all thy sweetness know. [L.M. 2 Hail, sacred feast, which Jesus makes, Before unwilling hearts display'd? 274. And furnish'd well with joyful guests: 1 JESU, thou joy of loving hearts, Thou Fount of Life, thou Light of men, 2 Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood; Where'er our changeful lot is cast: Make all our moments calm and bright; Shed o'er the world thy holy light Þ. [L.M. |