4 This shall give us strength to labour,
This, make all our stores increase;
This, with thee and with our neighbour,
Bind us in the bonds of peace.

5 For the lake, the well, the river,
Water brook, and crystal spring,
Do we now, to thee, the Giver,
Thanks, our daily tribute, bring.

36 February 5.

C. M.

OUR SAFETY IN GOD.

St. Martin's.

"The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in."—Ps. cxxi. 7, 8.

1

ON

thee, each morning, O my God,
My waking thoughts attend;
In thee are founded all my hopes,
In thee my wishes end.

2 My soul, in pleasing wonder lost,
Thy boundless love surveys;

And, fired with grateful zeal, prepares
A sacrifice of praise.

3 When evening slumbers press my eyes,
With his protection blest,

In peace and safety I commit
My weary limbs to rest.

4 My spirit, in his hand secure,
Fears no approaching ill;
For, whether waking or asleep,
Thou, Lord, art with me still.

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February 6. L. M.

Uxbridge.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE SPIRIT INVOKED.

"Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory."-Ps. lxxiii. 24.

1 COME, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove,

With light and comfort from above; Be thou our Guardian, thou our Guide; O'er every thought and step preside.

2 To us the light of truth display,
And make us know and choose thy way;
Plant holy fear in every heart,

That we from God may ne'er depart.

3 Lead us to holiness-the road

Which we must take to dwell with God;
Lead us to Christ-the living way;
Nor let us from his pastures stray;—
4 Lead us to God,-our final rest,-
To be with him for ever blest;

Lead us to heaven, its bliss to share-
Fulness of joy for ever there.

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February 7. L. M.

Truro.

GLORY AND GRACE IN CHRIST.

"Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day."-Ps. xcvi. 2.

1

NOW

to the Lord a noble song!

Awake, my soul! awake, my tongue! Hosanna to the eternal name,

And all his boundless love proclaim.

2 See where it shines in Jesus' face,The brightest image of his grace! God, in the person of his Son,

Has all his mightiest works outdone.

3 Grace!-'tis a sweet, a charming theme;
My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name:
Ye angels! dwell upon the sound;
Ye heavens! reflect it to the ground.
4 Oh! may I reach that happy place
Where he unveils his lovely face;
Where all his beauties you behold,
And sing his name to harps of gold.

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February 8.

L.M.

Effingham.

PLEASURE OF COMMUNING WITH GOD.

"My meditation of him shall be sweet. I will be glad in the Lord."-Ps. civ. 34.

1

HOW

sweet to leave the world a while, And seek the presence of our Lord!

Dear Saviour, on thy people smile,
And come according to thy word.

2 From busy scenes we now retreat,
That we may here converse with thee;
O Lord, behold us at thy feet!
Let this the gate of heaven be.

3 Come, blest Redeemer, now appear;
May we by faith behold thy face!
Oh speak, that we thy voice may hear,
And let thy presence fill this place!

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February 9. L. M.

Uxbridge.

THE SINNER INVITED TO GOD.

"That they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin."-Jer. xxxvi. 3.

1

RETURN, O wanderer! now return,

And seek thine injured Father's face;
Those new desires that in thee burn,
Were kindled by reclaiming grace.
2 Return, O wanderer! now return,

He hears thy deep repentant sigh;
He hears thy softened spirit mourn,
When no intruding ear is nigh.
3 Return, O wanderer! now return,
Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live;
Go to his bleeding feet, and learn
How freely Jesus can forgive.

4 Return, O wanderer! now return,
And wipe away the falling tear;
Thy Father calls-"No longer mourn!"
'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near.

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February 10. C. M.

Coronation.

THE SAVIOUR'S MISSION AND LOVE.

"Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world."-Gal. i. 4.

1

THE Saviour!-Oh! what endless charms

Dwell in the blissful sound!

Its influence every fear disarms,

And spreads sweet peace around.

2 Here pardon, life, and joys divine, In rich effusion flow,

For guilty rebels lost in sin,

And doomed to endless wo.

3 Oh! the rich depths of love divine,
Of bliss a boundless store!

Dear Saviour! let me call thee mine;
I cannot wish for more.

4 On thee alone my hope relies,
Beneath thy cross I fall;
My Lord, my life, my sacrifice,
My Saviour and my all!

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February 11.

7s.

Sabbath.

PRAYER FOR A CHRISTIAN TEMPER.

"Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us."-Eph. v. 1, 2.

1

GOD

of truth, and God of love!
Send thy Spirit from above!
Teach us so to speak and hear
That thy glory may appear-
That in us the world may find
All our Master's gentle mind;
Thus our fellowship approve,
God of truth, and God of love!

2 God of truth, and God of love!
O'er our wayward tempers move;
Touch them with celestial fire,
Holy love and zeal inspire:
While we feel the sacred glow,
Lay each evil passion low;
Frame us for the world above,
God of truth, and God of love!

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February 12. C. M.

THE MERCY-SEAT.

Mear.

"I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation."-Ps. xiii. 5.

1

DEAR Father! to thy mercy-seat

My soul for shelter flies:

'Tis here I find a safe retreat,

When storms and tempests rise.

2 My cheerful hope can never die,
If thou, my God! art near;

Thy grace can raise my comforts high,
And banish every fear.

3 My great Protector, and my Lord!
Thy constant aid impart;

Oh! let thy kind, thy gracious word
Sustain my trembling heart.

4 Oh! never let my soul remove
From this divine retreat;

Still let me trust thy power and love,
And dwell beneath thy feet.

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February 13.

L. M..

Portugal

GOD'S GOODNESS UNCEASING.

"Oh, how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee."-Ps. xxxi. 19.

1

MY God, how endless is thy love!

Thy gifts are every evening new;
And morning mercies from above
Gently distil like early dew.

2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night,
Great Guardian of my sleeping hours,
Thy sovereign word restores the light,
And quickens all my drowsy powers.
3 I yield my powers to thy command,
To thee I consecrate my days;
Perpetual blessings from thy hand
Demand perpetual songs of praise.