3 Oh, for a lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean, Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within;--
4 A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine; Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, A copy, Lord, of thine.
5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; Come quickly from above; Write thy new name upon my heart-- Thy new, best name of Love.
Charles Wesley. 1742.
332 Balerma. C.M.
_Triumphant Grace._ (847)
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.
2 "Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved: How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; "Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.
333 Evan. C.M.
_The Peace of G.o.d._ (725)
We bless thee for thy peace, O G.o.d Deep as the soundless sea, Which falls like sunshine on the road Of those who trust in thee.
2 That peace which suffers and is strong, Trusts where it cannot see, Deems not the trial way too long, But leaves the end with thee;--
3 That peace which flows serene and deep, A river in the soul, Whose banks a living verdure keep; G.o.d"s sunshine o"er the whole.
4 Such, Father! give our hearts such peace, Whate"er the outward be, Till all life"s discipline shall cease, And we go home to thee.
Anon. 1862.
334 Varina. C.M. D.
_The Voice of Jesus._ (666)
I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast."
2 I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting-place, And he has made me glad.
3 I heard the voice of Jesus say "Behold! I freely give The living water; thirsty one!
Stoop down, and drink, and live."
4 I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him.
5 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world"s Light; Look unto me; thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright."
6 I looked to Jesus, and I found, In him my Star, my Sun; And, in that light of life, I"ll walk Till traveling days are done.
Horatius Bonar, 1857.
335 Dennis. S.M.
_The Lord"s Guardianship._ (855)
How gentle G.o.d"s commands!
How kind his precepts are!
Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust his constant care.
2 His bounty will provide; His saints securely dwell; That hand which bears creation up, Shall guard his children well.
3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind?
Oh, seek your heavenly Father"s throne, And peace and comfort find.
4 His Goodness Stands approved, Unchanged from day to day; I"ll drop my burden at his feet, And bear a song away.
Philip Doddridge, 1740.
336 Dennis. S.M.
_Grace.--Eph. 2:8._ (744)
Grace! "tis a charming sound Harmonious to the ear!
Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear.
2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man; And all the steps that grace display, Which drew the wondrous plan.
3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road; And new supplies each hour I meet While pressing on to G.o.d.
4 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days; It lays in heaven the topmost stone; And well deserves the praise.
Philip Doddridge, 1755.
337 Dennis. S.M.
_Adoption.--I. John 3:1-3._ (742)
Behold what wondrous grace The Father has bestowed On sinners of a mortal race, To call them sons of G.o.d!
2 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made; But when we see our Savior there, We shall be like our Head.