1. The lil-ies of the field, That quickly fade away, May well to us a lesson yield; For we are frail as they. 3 205. 2 2 The humble soul he guides; Teaches the meek his way; Kindness and truth he shows to all Who his just laws obey. 204. Invitation of Jesus. See Israel's Shepherd stand With all-engaging charms; See how he takes the tender lambs, And folds them in his arms. 2 "Permit them to approach, Forbid them not," he cried; "Of such my Father's kingdom is, And such with him abide. 3 O let this little flock, We children seek his face; And fly with transport to receive The blessings of his grace. Opening a School. Within these walls be peace; Love through our borders found; Here may our piety increase, And God's rich grace abound. 2 God scorns not humble things; Here, though the proud despise, The children of the King of kings Are training for the skies. 206. Dismissal. Once more, before we part, We'll bless the Saviour's name; Record his mercies every heart, Sing every tongue the same. 2 Lord, may we love thy word, And feed thereon and grow; Go on to learn thy holy will, And practice what we know. E INVITATION. S. M. 63 my tongue I offer to thee, Lord, That I was taught and learned so young, 218. Call to labor in God's Vineyard. Before his laborers lies; O, let us then proceed In God's great work below, And let our heart and mind Their radiant powers with glory crown'd, That haven of repose to find, Bending at Jesus' feet. 4 This faith be our defence From fear, when death shall come, Whom God will send to call us hence, To heaven, our other home. Where all our labors end. 4 O happy, happy place, Where saints and angels meet! There we shall see each other's face, And all the faithful greet. |