5 Him I follow till my days are ended, Till Himself shall call me home to rest; In the Father's house there'll be extended ||: The glad welcome of a heavenly guest.: 145 P. Schueck C. W. Schaeffer, Tr. GOD, our help in ages past, 2 Under the shadow of Thy throne 3 Before the hills in order stood, 4 A thousand ages in Thy sight Short as the watch that ends the night 5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream, 6 O God, our help in ages past, Be Thou our guide while life shall last, I. Watts. 146 AS WITH gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold; As with joy they hailed its light, Leading onward, beaming bright; So, most gracious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 2 As with joyful steps they sped Ever seek the mercy-seat. 3 As they offered gifts most rare Pure and free from sin's alloy, 4 Holy Jesus! every day Keep us in the narrow way; 5 In the heavenly country bright Thou its Light, its Joy, its Crown, W. C. Dix. 147 THERE came three kings ere break of day, Their gifts they bare, both rich and rare, Gold, frankincense, and myrrh are there, 2 The star shone brightly overhead, O'er Bethle'm's field its rays were shed, We see no throne, no palace fair,- 5 An old man knelt at a manger low, The starlight played on th' Infant brow, A maiden knelt o'er th' Babe in prayer,— G. Moultrie. 148 HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son! 2.He comes with succor speedy To those who suffer wrong; To help the poor and needy, And bid the weak be strong; To give them songs for sighing; Their darkness turn to light, Whose souls, condemned and dying, Were precious in His sight. 3 He shall come down like showers 4 For Him shall prayer unceasing His covenant remove: J. Montgomery. 149 HOSANNA! Raise the pealing hymn To David's Son and Lord; With cherubim and seraphim Exalt th' incarnate Word. 2 Hosanna! Lord, our feeble tongue 3 Hosanna! Master, lo! we bring 4 Hosanna! Once Thy gracious ear 5 O Savior, if, redeemed by Thee, W. H. Havergal. |