55 [11s & 12s.] I Would not Live Alway.* TUNE-" See So. Choir, vol. 1. p. 81. 1 I WOULD not live alway, I ask not to stay, 2 I would not live alway; no - welcome the tomb; 3 Who, who would live alway, away from his God; Away from yon heaven - that blissful abode, Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains, And the noon-tide of glory eternally reigns. 4 Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet, Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet; *Vide Job. vii. 16. While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll, 1 0 THOU, whose power o'er moving worlds presides, 2 "Tis thine alone to calm the pious breast, With silent confidence and holy rest; From Thee, great God, we spring, to Thee we tend; Path, Motive, Guide, Original and End. DR. S. JOHNSON. 57 [8s, 7s & 4s.] The Voice of Mercy.* TUNE-"Zion." 1 TRAVELLER! dost thou hear the tidings Soft as angel's gentlest whispers, Thy redemption now is near? 2 In the desert's gloomy terrors, 'Mid the tempest's booming roar, Hark! the still small voice of mercy, *This beautiful hymn was dictated by Dr. Woodhull to a friend, during his last illness, and but a short time previous to his decease. Breaking from yon peaceful shore, All thy toil will soon be o'er. 3 Mortal! when death's viewless arrow, I, to thee my peace impart. DR. WOODHULL. 58 [L. M.] Valle Crucis.* AIR-" Silver Lake." Vide Nason's "Vocal Class Book," p. 78. 1 VALE of the Cross, the Shepherds tell, 2 In wandering winds the dirge is sung, 3 Vale of the Cross, the Shepherds tell 4 The murmurs of the distant rills, WILLIAM ROSCOE.t *Valley of the Cross. ↑ Author of the "Life of Leo Xth," and other valuable works. 59 [C. M.] Solitude. AIR-" Sul margin d' un rio." Phillips. 1 I LOVE to steal awhile away, From every cumbering care, And spend the hours of setting day, 2 I love in solitude to shed 3 I love to think on mercies past, 4 Thus when life's toilsome day is o'er, Be calm as this impressive hour, MRS. BROWN. 60 [L. P. M.] God is Love. TUNE-"Hingham." 1 THE humblest flower that decks the vale, 61 [C. M.] Resignation. TUNE-" Thy will be done." Vide Kingsley's "Social Choir," vol. 1. 1 How sweet to be allowed to pray With filial love and trust to say, 2 We in these sacred words can find They calm and soothe the troubled mind, 3 O, let that will which gave me breath, 4 O, could my heart thus ever pray, Teach me, O God, with truth to say, MRS. FOLLEN.* 62 [L. M.] Morning Hymn. TUNE-" Park Street." 1 AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise * Authoress of the "Well-Spent Hour," etc. |