IV. We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the 1 THANKS to thy name, thou God of love, For such an Advocate above, Who can defend thy righteous laws, And plead my soul's unrighteous cause. 2 Yes: for he bore my guilt and shame, Obey'd and suffer'd in my name; He offer'd up himself for me, And pleads that off'ring now with thee. 4 As my all-wise and gracious Friend, 5 The sinner wonder and adore:- 6 This is the Advocate and King V. He giveth Power to the Faint, and to them that have no Might be increaseth Strength.-Isaiah xl. 29. 1 LORD, I'm a faint, a feeble worm, 2 Pity my weakness, gracious God, 3 I ask for pow'r to hope and fear, 4 Increase my strength, thou God of might, 5 Why should my thoughts in sadness rest, Bring resignation to my breast, Helpless I cast my cares on thee, 7 Till then my faith shall keep her hold His grace can make the fearful böld, 2 3 4 5 vi. The Law is spiritual.-Romans vii, 14. THE law of God is just, A strict and holy way; And he that would escape the curse Must all the law obey. Not one vain thought must rise, He must be holy, just, and wise, If in one point he fail In thought, in word, or deed, Now let me bring my heart, I tremble and retreat; 6 Lord, I have broke thy law: I'm carnal and unclean. 7 And does the curse still rest Upon my guilty head?— No:-Jesus,-let his name be blest Hath borne it in my stead. 8 He hath fulfill'd the law, And bought my peace with God; 'Tis here my soul her comfort draw, And leaves her heavy load. VII. Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have Need of all these Things.-Matthew vi. 32. 1 Is God my Father and my Friend?- 2 Arise, arise, and seek his face, Nor mind what carnal reason saith; 3 He knows the weakness of thy frame, 4 Trust in his faithful, tender care, 5 He feeds the ravens when they cry, P 6 No: he has bowels for the poor, He is my Father, rich and grand; 8 Yea, he is Ruler of the skies, And Lord of that bright world above VIII. He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly-Proverbs xiv. 17. 1 CHRISTIAN,-examine well thy mind; Ask, Is my soul to wrath inclin'd? Thus, home the matter bring: Am I so foolish, so unwise, 2 I tell thee in Jehovah's fear, Thou dost, if thou art guilty here, Thine own disgrace procure; Thou dost in this dishonor God, And thou shalt smart as sure. |