They see the triumph from afar, 5 When that illustrious day shall rise, In robes of vict'ry, through the skies,- 419. C. M. Christian Assurance. 1 I'M not ashamed to own my Lord, 2 Jesus, my God!-I know his nan:e; 3 Firm as his throne, his promise stands, And he can well secure What I've committed to his hands, 4 Then will he own my worthless name 420. 7s. The three Mounts. 1 WHEN on Sinai's top I see Thou art heaven on earth to me,- 421. 8s and 7s. Hope in God encouraged. 1 WHY, when storms around you gather, Should your trembling spirit sink? Look to God, your heavenly Father, And of his sweet promise think. 2 Fancy will be often painting Scenes, in dark and fearful shade: 3 Cease that dark anticipation! Still let love and faith abound; Strength sufficient will be found. 4 God is love, and will not leave you, 422. 88. The Promise of God sure. 1 HOW sweet on thy bosom to rest, When nature's affliction is near! The soul that can trust thee is blest,Thy smiles bring deliverance from fear; The Lord has, in kindness, declared, That those who will trust in his name, Shall in the sharp conflict be spared, His mercy and love to proclaim. 2 This promise shall be, to my soul A messenger sent from the skies,- Its comfort impart to my mind, 423. C. P. M. Resignation. 1 O LORD! in scrrow I resign, And bow to that lear hand of thine,- That hand can wipe these streaming eyes 2 My sole possession is thy love; And though, with fervor, now I pray, 424. C. L. M. Submission in Trials. I WHEN I can trust my all with God, Bow all resigned beneath his rod, 2 Oh! to be brought to Jesus' feet, 3 Then, blessed be the hand that gave, Blessed be he who smites to save, Perfect and true are all his ways, 425. C. M. Depending on Grace. I AMAZING grace!-how sweet the sound, I once was lost, but now am found,- 2 "T was grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear, 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home. 4 Yea-when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease; I shall possess, within the veil, 5 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow. But God, who called me here below, 426. C. M. Submission in Trials. 1 MY times of sorrow and of joy, My choicest comforts come from thee. 2 If thou should'st take them all away, Before they were possessed by me, 3 Nor would I drop a murm'ring word, 427. PRAYER. C. M. Habitual Devotion. 1 WHILE thee I seek, protecting Power! Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed; 3 In each event of life, how clear Each blessing to my soul more dear, 4 In every joy that crowns my days, My heart shall find delight in praise, 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower, 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see ; My steadfast heart shall know no fear,-- 428. 7s. A Blessing humbly requested. 3 In thine own appointed way, 4 Send some message, from thy word, Full salvation to each heart. 6 Comfort those who weep and mourn; Let the time of joy return; |