2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye Open fault, and secret sin. 3 Soon, for me, the light of day Take me, Lord, to dwell with thee! 4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast known Then, from thine eternal throne, Jesus, look with pitying eye. HYMN 173. し し (iv. 2.) Evening. NSPIRER and hearer of pray'r, 1 INS Thou shepherd and guardian of thine, My all to thy covenant care I, sleeping or waking, resign. 2 If thou art my shield and my sun, 4 His smiles and his comforts abound, 1 X. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. L ET worldly minds the world pursue, It has no charms for me; Once I admir'd its follies too, 332462A L. 2 Those follies now no longer please, Far from my heart be joys like these, 3 As by the light of op'ning day 4 Creatures no more divide my choice, His name, and love, and gracious voice 5 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone, HYMN 175. L (L. M.) Not ashamed of Christ. Mar 8 L JES A mortal man asham'd of thee! Asham'd of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days! 2 Asham'd of Jesus! sooner far 4 Asham'd of Jesus! that dear friend On whom my hopes of heav'n depend: L 101 L 1 Prayer for Christian Graces. JESUS, my strength, my hope, thee I cast my care, With humble confidence look up, (s. M.) And know thou hear'st my pray'r: Till I can all things do; 2 I want a sober mind, That tramples down and casts behind, A soul inur'd to pain, To hardship, grief, and loss; 3 I want a godly fear, A quick discerning eye, That looks to thee when sin is near, And arm'd with jealous care, 4 I want a heart to pray, To pray and never cease, 5 I want a true regard, Unmov'd by threat'ning or reward, E e e じい 1 6 I rest upon thy word, 1 My succour and salvation, Lord, Nor from my hope remove, G HYMN 177. (111. 3.) Prayer for Guidance. He Lead me all my journey through. 3 Feed me with the heav'nly manna In this barren wilderness; Be my sword, and shield, and banner; 4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, HYMN 178. Following the Example of Christ. ́HENE'ER the angry passions rise, WE (L. M.) And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife, To Jesus let us lift our eyes, Bright pattern of the Christian life. 2 O how benevolent and kind! Shone through his life divinely bright. 1 4 Dispensing good where'er he came, 5 But, ah! how blind, how weak we are! 17/49 Now L LA HYMN 179. Duties. Fel 13/1f. (5. M.) CHARGE to keep I have, A never dying soul to save, 2 From youth to hoary age, Sil My calling to fulfil: L may it all my pow'rs engage ! 3 Arm me with jealous care, 4 Help me to watch and pray, L Assur'd if I my trust betray, L HYMN 180. L. (C. M.) Forgetting those things which are behind," &c. 1 AWAKE, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, And press with vigour on, A heav'nly race demands thy zeal, 2 A cloud of witnesses around, |