Oh, might I see on every cloud,
The token of my Father's love;

My soul with fears should never move,
Though dark the shades, the thunder loud.

Though now unseen, my sun shall shine,
And glory kindle midst the gloom;

And his light and love to my heart become In deepest sadness most divine.

J. H. H.

HYMN CXLII.

On being called in derision, " A Saint."

"A SAINT!" Oh! would that I could claim The privileged, the honoured name,

And confidently take my stand,
Though lowest in the saintly band!

Would, though it were in scorn applied,
That term the test of truth could bide!
Like kingly salutations given

In mockery to the King of Heaven.

A saint! and what imports the name,
Thus bandied in derision's game?

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Holy, and separate from sin;

"To good, nay, even to God akin.”

Is such the meaning of a name,

From which a Christian shrinks with shame?

Yes, dazzled with the glorious sight,

He owns his crown is all too bright.

And ill might son of Adam dare
Alone such honour's weight to bear;
But fearlessly he takes the load,
United to the Son of God.

A saint! Oh! give me but some sign,
Some seal to prove the title mine ;

And warmer thanks thou shalt command,
Than bringing kingdoms in thine hand.

Oh, might I see on every cloud,
The token of my Father's love;

My soul with fears should never m
Though dark the shades, the thunder }_

Though now unseen, my sun shall shin
And glory kindle midst the gloom;
And his light and love to my heart.
In deepest sadness most divine.

J.

HYMN CXLII.

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While scorned saints "shall judge the world."

How shall the name of saints be prized,
Though now neglected and despised,
When truth shall witness to the word,
That none but "saints shall see the Lord."

HYMN CXLIII.

No, never shall my heart despond,

Long as my lips can pray,

My latest breath with effort fond,
Shall pass in prayer away.

There is a heavenly mercy-seat

To calm the sinner's fears

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There is a Saviour, at whose feet

The mourner dries his tears.

MARRIOTT.