O reclaim each wandering heart, Seal them, seal them, ever Thine! 3 Make us faithful to the end, 391 Whilst our labours we fulfil ; Fears and Hopes. 1 DEAR Lord, above our rising fears Thy promise rises high, C.M. Which says that they who sow in tears 2 That promise, Lord, we now would plead Before Thy gracious throne; And well we know the strength we need 3 Refresh us when our faith is weak, Hast Thou not said that they who seek 4 May the dear children, drawn by grace, Hear Thy majestic voice; 392 Then will our grief to joy give place, Prayer-Meeting. 8.7.4. 1 THANKS to Him who now permits us In His service Loss is gain, and pain is sweet. 2 Thankful for Thy kind permission Is the fruit of grace alone. L.M. 393 Parents' or Teachers' Prayer. 1 DEAR Lord, bow down Thy gracious ear, Regard our poor imperfect prayer; Bless our beloved rising race, And crown their souls with saving grace. 2 Before our eyes are closed in death, Or we to God resign our breath, L.M. O that we may our children see By grace inclined to follow Thee! 394 For Continued Success. 1 0 DAVID'S Son, and David's Lord, From age to age Thou art the same; Thy gracious presence now afford, And teach our youth to know Thy Name. 2 Ere long we hope to be where care, And sin, and sorrow, never come; But O accept our humble prayer, That these may praise Thee in our room! 3 Show them how vile they are by sin, And wash them in Thy cleansing blood ; O make them willing to be Thine, And be to them a cov'nant God! 4 Long may Thy light and truth remain To bless this place when we are gone; And numbers here be born again, To dwell for ever near Thy throne. 395 For Help and Blessing. L.M. 1 HERE, gracious God, before Thy feet, 396 Example of Jesus. 1 CHRIST was teaching all the day, Where the throng of hearers met, And at night retired to pray On the Mount of Olivet. 2 He on no soft couch reposed, 7's. Through th' accustomed hours of sleep; But when other eyes were closed, He awoke to pray and weep. 3 All the labours we have shared, O how poor, and little worth, When with those so great compared, Of our Saviour upon earth! 4 O may gratitude inspire Him to follow now above! 397 Signs of Blessing. 1 OUR gracious Lord, now condescend O make their stubborn spirits bend 2 How it delights our wondering eyes C. M. And thanks from our poor hearts arise 398 Prayer for Blessing. L.M. 1 ONCE more the gospel net is cast; Do Thou, O Lord, the effort own; We learn from disappointments past, To rest our hope on Thee alone. 2 Have mercy on our numerous youth, Who, young in years, are old in sin; And by Thy Spirit and Thy truth, Show them the state their souls are in. 3 O hear our prayer, and give us hope, That when Thy voice shall call us home, Thou still wilt raise a people up To love and praise Thee in our room! 399 Not by Man's Power. 1 How oft we feel an inward pain Because our words no entrance gain! 'Tis not by power of human word, But by the Spirit of the Lord. L.M. 2 Now, Lord, Thy gracious power impart ; The heart receives the sacred light 2 Come then, O sacred Spirit, down, Our souls refresh, our labours won, 401. Proverbs xxii. 6. 1 WHILE wicked men unite C. M. S. M. |