EISENACH. L.M. J. H. SCHEIN, 1628. Amen. 156 See also "CREfeld" (No. 456) for another version of this tune. "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the Communion of 157* (See also "AURELIA," No. 509.) "The saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom All praise for Thine Apostle, whose short-lived doubtings prove Thy perfect twofold nature, the fulness of Thy love. dim. On all who wait Thy coming shed forth Thy peace, O Lord; [adored. cres. And grant us faith to know Thee, true Man, true God own, Praise for the loved disciple, exile on Patmos' shore; May we, in patience waiting, with Thine elect be V. THE INNOCENTS' DAY. P Praise for Thine infant Martyrs, by Thee with tender- Called early from the warfare to share the rest above. cares: Lord, grant us hearts as guileless, and crowns as bright, as theirs. In this Hymn, the first and last two Verses are to be used, together with the special Verse for the Day. VI. THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL. Praise for the light from heaven, praise for the voice of awe, Praise for the glorious vision the persecutor saw. Lord, Thine abiding Presence directs the wondrous choice; For one in place of Judas the faithful now rejoice. Thy Church from false apostles for evermore defend, And, by Thy parting promise, be with her to the end. VIII. ST. MARK. м For him, O Lord, we praise Thee, the weak by grace made strong, [song. Whose labours and whose Gospel enrich our triumphMay we in all our weakness find strength from Thee supplied, And all, as fruitful branches, in Thee, the Vine, abide. IX.-ST. PHILIP AND ST. JAMES. All praise for Thine Apostle, blest guide to Greek and Jew, And him surnamed Thy brother; (dim.) keep us Thy brethren true. And grant the grace to know Thee, the Way, the Truth, the Life; To wrestle with temptations till victors in the strife. X.-ST. BARNABAS. m dim. m m и The Son of Consolation, moved by Thy law of love, Forsaking earthly treasures, sought riches from above. As earth now teems with increase, let gifts of grace m descend, [extend. That Thy true consolations may through the world XI. ST. JOHN BAPTIST. We praise Thee for the Baptist, Forerunner of the Word, Our true Elias, making a highway for the Lord. Of prophets last and greatest, he saw Thy dawning ray, Make us the rather blessèd, who see Thy glorious day. XII-ST. PETER. Praise for Thy great Apostle, the eager and the bold: Thrice falling, yet repentant, thrice charged to feed Thy fold. [from ill; Lord, make Thy pastors faithful, to guard their flocks And grant them dauntless courage with humble earnest will. XIII. ST. JAMES. For him, O Lord, we praise Thee, who, slain by Herod's sword, Drank of Thy cup of suffering, fulfilling thus Thy word. Curb we all vain impatience to read Thy veiled decree ; And count it joy to suffer, (cres.) if so brought nearer Thee. shows The Healer of the nations, the Sharer of our woes. Thy wine and oil, O Saviour, on bruised hearts deign to pour, And with Thy Spirit's unction anoint us evermore. XVII. ST. SIMON AND ST. JUDE Praise, Lord, for Thine Apostles, who sealed their faith to-day: One love, one zeal impelled them to tread the sacred way. May we with zeal as earnest the faith of Christ maintain, And, bound in love as brethren, at length Thy kingdom gain. XVIII.—ALL SAINTS. For grace which did in mercy for all their sins atone; For love which hath ingathered the blessed, one by one; We praise Thy Name, O Saviour, and pray that we with them May shine as precious jewels in Thy bright diadem. GENERAL ENDING. 3 Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, and all the sacred throng, Who wear the spotless raiment, who raise the ceaseless song; For these, passed on before us, Saviour, we Thee adore, And, walking in their footsteps, would serve Thee more and more. FF 4 Then praise we God the Father, and praise we God the Son, And God the Holy Spirit, eternal Three in One; And honour, power, and glory ascribe to God alone. Amen. |