5 Thine image, Lord, bestow,

Thy presence and thy love;
I ask to serve thee here below,
And reign with thee above.
6 Teach me to live by faith,
Conform my will to thine;
Let me victorious be in death,
And then in glory shine.

344. C. M. Newton.
The Effort.

APPROACH, my soul, the mercy-seat,

Where Jesus answers prayer:

There humbly fall before his feet,
For none can perish there.

2 Thy promise is my only plea,

With this I venture nigh;

Thou callest burden'd souls to thee,
And such, O Lord, am I.

3 Be thou my shield and hiding-place;
That, shelter'd near thy side,
I may my fierce accuser face,
And tell him, 'Jesus died.'

4 O wondrous love! to bleed and die,
To bear the cross and shame,
That guilty sinners, such as I,
Might plead his gracious name.
5 'Poor tempest-tossed soul, be still,
'My promis'd grace receive;'
"Tis Jesus speaks-I must, I will,
I can, I do believe.

345. 7's. Newton.

Ask what I shall give thee. 1 Kings iii. 5. COME, my soul, thy suit prepare;

Jesus loves to answer prayer;

He himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.

2 Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring;
For his grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much.

3 With my burden I begin,
Lord, remove this load of sin;
Let thy blood for sinners spilt,
Set my conscience free from guilt.
4 Lord, I come to thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There thy blood-bought right maintain,
And without a rival reign.

5 While I am a pilgrim here,
Let thy love my spirit cheer;
As my guide, my guard, my friend,
Lead me to my journey's end.

6 Show me what I have to do,
Every hour my strength renew;
Let me live the life of faith,
Let me die thy people's death.

The presence of Christ makes worship sweet. HOW sweet to leave the world a while,

And seek the presence of our Lord!

Dear Saviour, on thy people smile,
And come, according to thy word.

2 From busy scenes we now retreat,
That we may here converse with thee;
Saviour, behold us at thy feet-
Let this the gate of heaven be.

3 'Chief of ten thousand,' now appear;
Bestow thy animating grace;
Give every soul thy voice to hear,
And with thy presence fill the place.

347. C. M. Medley.

O Lord, revive thy work. Hab. iii. 2.

REAT God! incline thy gracious ear,
And hear thy children's cry;

In mercy for our help appear,

Nor let our comforts die.

2 In this sad, dark, and gloomy day,
O keep our faith alive;
Remove our loads of guilt away;
'And all thy work revive.'

3 Revive thy work within us all,
In holy peace and love;
And let thy Spirit on us fall,
In blessings from above.

4 Then shall we flourish like the vine,
Refresh'd, and made to thrive;
And all the glory shall be thine,
Who dost thy work revive.

348. L. M. Altered.

For a church in a low condition. Psalm li.

FATHER of mercies! from thy throne

Look with an eye of pity down,

On us thy church, in deep distress,
And all our numerous woes redress.
2 We call to mind the happier days
Of life and love, of prayer and praise;
When holy services gave birth
To joys, resembling heaven on earth.
3 But now the ways of Zion mourn,
Her gates neglected and forlorn;
Our joy and liveliness are fled,
And we are languid, cold, and dead.
4 Near to each other, and to thee,
Father! we ask henceforth to be;-
O, pour thy Spirit from on high,
And all our numerous wants supply.

R

349. L. M.

O Lord, revive thy work.

Hab. iii. 2.

EVIVE thy work, Almighty Lord!
Extend the conquests of thy sword;

Erect thy throne in every heart,

And bid each idol hence depart.

2 Spirit divine! thy grace diffuse;

Thy influence shed like heavenly dews,
To make our drooping graces thrive ;-
O gracious Lord! thy work revive.
3 Attract with cords of love divine,
These feeble, wandering sheep of thine,
On thy rich pastures make them thrive;
E'en now, thy gracious work revive.
4 Revive thy work, triumphant King!
Attune our lips thy praise to sing,
Our dying spark of love inflame,
And claim all glory to thy name.

350. L. M. W. & B.

Seeking direction in the choice of a Pastor.
NATHER of mercies, bend thine ear,

Perplext, distrest, to thee we cry,
And seek the guidance of thine eye.
2 With longing eyes, behold, we wait,
In suppliant crowds, at mercy's gate,
Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain,
Nor let us seek thy face in vain.
3 O Lord, in ways of peace return,
Nor let thy flock neglected mourn;
May our blest eyes a pastor see,
Dear to ourselves and dear to thee.

351. L. M. Hart.

Pray without ceasing. 1 Thess. v. 17. 'PRAY" says the word, and never cease,' In faith, and hope, and love sincere,

Pray, till these graces all increase,
And still be found in fervent prayer.

2 Long as they live should Christians pray,
For only while they pray they live;
Their wants shall teach them what to say,
And prayer shall all those wants relieve.
3 'Tis prayer supports the soul that's weak,
Though thought be broken-language lame;
Pray if
you can, or cannot, speak,

But pray with faith in Jesus' name.

4 Depend on him-you cannot fail :
Make all your wants and wishes known
Fear not his merits must prevail;
Ask what you will, it shall be done.

352. C. M.

Prayer, and Dedication to Christ.
TOW to the throne of grace I'll go
To pour my sorrows there;
And tell the Saviour all my woe,
Who loves to answer prayer.

2 The interceding spirit give,

The power of faith impart;
Speak, Lord, and bid me rise and live,
Renew and claim my heart.

3 Saviour, I feel the conquering power,
To thee I now resign;

I yield my heart, and from this hour,
I would be wholly thine.

Το

353. C. M. W. & B.

A destitute Church seeking to God.

10 thee, O God, when creatures fail,
Thy flock deserted flies;

And on th' eternal Shepherd's care
Our cheerful hope relies.