1 Smile on me, dearest Lord, and then 293. C. M. Swain. FIRMLY IRMLY I stand on Zion's hill, No pow'r on earth my hope can shake, 2 The lofty hills and stately tow'rs, Shall all be levell'd in the dust- 3 The vaulted heav'ns shall melt away, But firmer than the heav'ns, the Rock 294. C. M. Neale. Triumph of Faith....Dan. iii. 13-25. 1 WH WHAT mighty wonders faith has done! The num'rous vict'ries it has won, Or tell the vast amount? 2 Possess'd of this, without dismay, 3 His impious threats they disregard, 4 Leaning on his almighty arm, They were preserv'd, secure from harm, 6 Like precious faith may we possess, 1 Tho' call'd thro' floods or flames to pass, 295. S. M. Beddome. Precious Faith....Eph. ii. 8....2 Pet. i. 1. AITH-'tis a precious grace, Where'er it is bestow'd! FAITH 'tis It boasts of a celestial birth, And is the gift of God! 2 Jesus it owns a King, It claims no merit of its own, 3 To him it leads the soul, 4 1 When fill'd with deep distress; Since 'tis thy work alone, THE 296. 8s. Hart. Victorious Faith....Rom. 1. 17. HE moment a sinner believes, And trusts in his crucify'd God, His pardon at once he receives, Redemption in full thro' his blood. 2 Tho' thousands and thousands of foes, Against him in malice unite, Their rage he thro' Christ can oppose, 3 The faith that unites to the Lamb, 1 And, what is still stranger to tell, And makes their sore consciences whole 6 Bids sins of a crimson-like dye 1 297. L. M. Scott. Seeking Direction for a new Habitation. But let it still be near to God. 298. L. M. Scott. Going to a new Habitation. WHER WHERE'ER the Lord shall build my house, There, morn and ev'ning, shall ascend 3 If num'rous blessings of the earth With warm, united hearts we'll pay Our grateful tribute to the Lord. 4 Here fix, dear Lord, thy sacred rest, And spread the banner of thy love, 'Till ripen'd for the heav'nly world, We rise and join the church above. 299. C. M. Scott. Settling in a new Habitation. 1 OW let our hearts their glory wake, The sacred song to raise ; And ev'ry tuneful pow'r combine, 2 To us a goodly heritage His providence assigns, 3 Come, let us to his holy name, The house of pray'r and praise. 4 Here may his secret breathings fan Devotion to a flame, And faith and love and zeal inspire, 5 Thus with thy visits, smiles, and grace, 300. S. M. Phippard. Joshua's Resolution....Josh. xxiv. 15. LE Persuade the souls of all, this day, To choose the God of heav'n. How blessed is the choice To serve and love the Lord; May he each heart constrain to feed Upon his sacred word. 4 5 In ev'ry scene of grief; From hence will flow our daily peace- Amidst our doubts and fears, May sinners round us see How wise was Joshua's choice, In Jesus to rejoice. 301. L. M. Anon. altered. Past Mercies encouraged against present Fears.... Judges xiii. 23. 1 WHY God is the same to endless years: Tho' clouds and darkness hide his face, 2 Would e'er the God of truth make known s Would he reveal my sin and woe- 5 No-He's my Father and my Friend, |