The law proclaims destruction nigh, And vengeance at the door. 3 When I review my ways, I dread impending doom; But sure a friendly whisper says, "Flee from the wrath to come." 4 I see or think I see, A glimmering from afar; 5 Forerunner of the sun, It marks the pilgrim's way; I'll gaze upon it while I run, And watch the rising day. 197 L. M. Impenitence deplored. AMID displays of wrath and love, No dread of endless misery. 2 With what a base contempt we treat Thy threatenings and thy promises! Duty neglect and mercy slight, Nor fear to sin-nor seek to please. 3 Could angels weep-for us they'd mourn: 198 C. M. Confession. ALMIGHTY Father! God of grace! In folly, from thy paths have turned, 2 Sins of omission, and of act, Through all our lives abound; 3 Oh spare us, Lord!-in mercy spare! Through him who suffered on the cross, 4 And grant, O Father! for his sake 199 4s & 6s. The convicted Sinner urged to submit. Oh now begin To call upon the Lord; And mourn the day, In which you scorned his word. 2 While converts sing, And praise th' incarnate Word; At Jesus' feet, And own your sovereign Lord. 3 Now is the time To come to him Who died that you might live: Resist no more The Spirit's power, No more yourselves deceive. 4 O sovereign Lord, Now speak the word, And pierce each stubborn soul; Let love succeed, And make the wounded whole. 200 L. M. Coldness and Inconstancy lamented. DEAR Jesus-when-when shall it be, That I no more shall break with thee? When will this war of passion cease, And I enjoy a lasting peace? 2 Here I repent—and sin again; Sometimes revive-sometimes am slainSlain with the same malignant dart, Which, oh! too often wounds thy heart. 3 When, gracious Lord-when shall it be, That I shall find my all in theeThe fulness of thy promise prove, And feast on thine eternal love? 201 8s & 6s. Prayer for pardoning Mercy. JESUS, incarnate Son of God, Our souls would turn and live; Thy righteousness, thy bleeding love, 202 S. M. Blessedness of the Penitent and Pardoned. OH! blessed souls are they, Whose sins are covered o'er: 4 Let sinners learn to pray; Let saints keep near the throne; 203 CHRISTIAN GRACES. C. M. Hope of Justification by the Law abandoned. I toiled, the precept to obey, But toiled, without success. 2 Then, all my servile works were done, 3 To see the law by Christ fulfilled, Will change a slave into a child, 204 C. M. The broken Heart. NOW to thine altar, Lord, 2 To Christ, the bleeding Lamb, 3 That moment he expired, And now to its severest claims OH for that tenderness of heart, 2 Oh for those humble, contrite tears, 3 Saviour, to me in pity give For sin the deep distress, The pledge thou wilt at last receive, 4 Oh fill my soul with faith and love, |