1 1 And 'tis beyond the pow'r of speech 5 "Shall cruel spirits drag thee down 6" Saviour, the dreadful scene forbid! CL HYMN 40. First Part. L. M. The sixth command. LAMOUR and wrath, and war be gone, Let bitter words no more be known HYMN 40. Second Part. L. M. Anger. DARE we indulge our wrath and strife, And yet assume the christian name? Give our wild passions sway, yet call Ourselves the follow'rs of the Lamb? 2 He was all gentle, meek, and mildFull of benevolence and love; Nor could the rage of num'rous foes Within his breast one vengeful thought, 4 But we, alas! how soon the storms. Brotherly love. C. M. HOW sweet, how heav'nly is the sight, When those who love the Lord, In one another's peace delight, And so fulfil his word: 2 O! may we feel each brother's sigh, 3 Free us from envy, scorn, and pride; May each his brother's failings hide, 4 Let love, in one delightful stream, And union sweet, and dear esteem, 4 Love is the golden chain, that binds The happy souls above; 1 And he's an heir of heav'n, that finds HYMN 41. First Part. L. M. SACRED wedlock! law of heav'n, 1 Fly to the throne, and plead for grace; L. M. HYMN 41. Second Part. MOST holy God, thy precept's just We therefore mourn, with grief and shame, 2 We know by nature, we're unclean, 3 The seeds of ev'ry vice and sin And if preserv'd from filthy ways, 1 HYMN 42. First Part. L. M. GREAT God, thy holy law commands Strict honesty in our demands; Forbids to plunder, steal or cheat, To practise falsehood or deceit. 2 We must be faithful, upright, true, Nor take, but what is strictly due ; If honesty be banish'd hence, Religion is a vain pretence. 3 No righteous debt must be denied By fraud or pow'r, by lies or pride; The poor should not by long delay, Be made to groan for want of 4 What equity enjoins as right, pay. We must perform with all our might; Nor seek our neighbour to deceive, With what ourselves do not believe. 5 Let christians never dare disgrace The name and cause, which they profess; Lord, help us ever to pursue Things, which are honest, just and true. 1 HYMN 42. Second Part. S. M. The worldling. WHAT does the worldling gain By all his vain pursuits? His very pleasure gives him pain, 2 What cares corrode The mind intent on wealth; His mammon oft becomes a load, Which robs him of his health. 3 Does he his end attain, 2 And in full afflu'nce roll? 5 He doth my soul now bless 6 These riches of his grace When I have run my earthly race, 1 HYMN 43. First Part. C. M. RELIGION is the chief concern Of mortals here below: May all its great importance learn, 2 Let deep repentance, faith and love, Be join'd with godly fear; And all our conversation prove 3 Let with our lips our hearts agree, |