m.f 5 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign, Here to abide,-no transient guest? And here, the Holy Spirit rest ?— 6 Thy glory never hence depart! 514 m mf mf mp < mf V 1 Yet choose not, Lord! this house alone; HYMN 514, L. M. Prayer on opening a Church Edifice. And shed thy choicest blessings here. Thy Spirit, with thy word, impart; With power divine, reach every heart. 515 m HYMN 515, C. M. Dedication of a Church. 1 OD of the universe! to thee GOD U This sacred fane we rear, And now, with songs and bended knee, mf 2 Long may this echoing dome resound These hallowed walls to all around 3 Here, let thy love-thy presence dwell,- Thy people's home, Oh! come, and fill, 4 When sad with care, by sin oppressed, Here may the burdened soul, 5 Beneath thy sheltering wing, find rest; And, when the last long Sabbath morn May all, who own thee here, be borne 1 516 m mf mf f HOW MINISTRY. HYMN 516, S. M. OW beauteous are their feet, Who bring salvation on their tongues, 2 How charming is their voice! mf 3 How happy are our ears, mp mf f That hear this joyful sound! Which kings and prophets waited for, 4 How blessed are our eyes, That see this heavenly light! 5 The watchmen join their voice, 6 The Lord makes bare his arm, 517 m" mp 166 HYMN 517, L. M. Go Bid the whole earth my grace receive; 2" I'll make your great commission known, By all the wonders ye shall do. 3 "Teach all the nations my commands,- 4 He spake and light shone round his head; 1 LET 518 mf 1 HYMN 518, C. M. Ministers watch for Souls. ET Zion's watchmen all awake, 2 'Tis not a cause of small import, But what might fill an angel's heart;· 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord For souls, that must for ever live, 4 All to the great tribunal haste, And should'st thou strictly mark our faults, 5 May they that Jesus, whom they preach, And watch thou daily o'er their souls, 519 HYMN 519, L. M. 1 POUR out thy Spirit from on high; Lord! thine assembled servants bless; Graces and gifts to each supply, And clothe thy priests with righteousness, 2. Within thy temple where we stand, To teach the truth as taught by thee, 3 Wisdom and zeal, and faith impart, And love the souls whom thou dost love:4 To watch and pray, and never faint; By day and night strict guard to keep; Nourish thy lambs, and feed thy sheep. 520 1 Now HYMN 520, C. M. The Death of a Minister. OW let our drooping hearts revive, Why should those eyes be drowned ir grief, 2 Though earthly shepherds dwell in dust,- The watchful eye, in darkness closed, 3 Th' eternal Shepherd still survives, His eye still guides us, and his voice 4 "Lo! I am with you," saith the Lord, The Lord will ne'er forsake his own, VA 521 3 Through every scene of life and death, m 1 And this shall be our children's song, RES HYMN 521, S. M. The Pastor's Death. EST from thy labor, rest;- 2 Faith, perseverance, zeal, Language of light and power, Love, prompt to act, and quick to feel,— 3 Now,toil and conflict o'er,— Go, take with saints thy place; 4 Lord Jesus! to thy hands Our pastor we resign; And now we wait thine own commands;- 5 Thou art thy church's head; And, when the members die, 6 On thee our hopes depend; 522 We gather round our Rock; Send whom thou wilt; but condescend HYMN 522, S. M. The Death of an aged Minister. mf" 1 " SERVANT of God! well done! f" ۱۸۷ Rest from thy loved employ: 2 The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame, 3 Tranquil amid alarms, It found him on the field, |