While, in the various range of thought, The one thing needful is forgot? 2 Shall GOD invite you from above, Shall Jesus urge his dying love, Shall troubl'd conscience give you pain, And all these pleas unite in vain? 3 Not so your eyes will always view The objects which you now pursue; Not so eternity appear, When death's decisive hour is near. 4 Almighty God! thine aid impart To fix conviction on the heart: 1 Thy pow'r can clear the darkest eyes, 340. Long Metre. Doddridge. BESET with snares on ev'ry hand, In life's uncertain path I stand: Father Divine! diffuse thy light To guide my doubtful footsteps right. 2 Engage this frail, this wav'ring heart, 3 Then let the wildest storms arise; 4 If thou, my Father! still be nigh, Cheerful I live, and joyful die: 1 Secure, when mortal comforts flee, 341. Common Metre. DODDRIDGE. Seeking first the kingdom of GOD. Now OW let a true ambition rise, 2 Behold JEHOVAH's royal hand Whose gems with vivid lustre shine, 3 No more I seek for transient good, I spring to seize superior joys 4 Ye hearts, with youthful vigour warm, The glorious prize pursue; Nor shall ye want the goods of earth, 1 PART XII. The Christian Character. 342. Common Metre. LIVERPOOL COLL. Y soul, before thy Maker bow; 2 With humble trust dismiss thy cares, 3 Let high esteem affection raise, Let thankful love excite thy praise; 4 To him thy solemn homage pay; 5 Without reserve to him submit; Acknowledge all his actions fit; E 343. Long Metre. DODDRIDGE. Faith in the invisible GOD. TERNAL and immortal King! And with its tremblings mingle joy, 2 B2 344. Long Metre. DODDRIDGE. God's name the encouragement of faith. ING to the LORD, who loud proclaims. SING His various and his saving names; O may they not be heard alone, But by our sure experience known! 2 Let great JEHOVAH be ador'd, Th' eternal, all-sufficient LORD; He, thro' the world, Most High confess'd, By whom 'twas form'd, and is possess❜d. 3 Awake, our noblest pow'rs, to bless The God of Abr'am, GoD of peace; Now by a dearer title known, Father and GOD of Christ his son. 4 Thro' ev'ry age his gracious ear Is open to his servants' pray'r; Nor can one humble soul complain That it hath sought its GoD in vain. 5 What unbelieving heart shall dare In whispers to suggest a fear, While still he owns his ancient name, For God will guard where GoD shall lead. |