45 February 14. C. M. Peterborough. CHRIST THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.-John xiv. 6. 1 THOU art the WAY-to thee alone And he who would the Father seek, 2 Thou art the TRUTH-thy word alone Thou only canst inform the mind 3 Thou art the LIFE-the rending tomb 4 Thou art the WAY-the TRUTH-the LIFE; That TRUTH to keep-that LIFE to win, 46 February 15. C. M. GOD EVERYWHERE. Arlington. "Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether."— Ps. cxxxix. 3, 4. 1 IN all my vast concerns with thee, To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys My public walks, my private ways, 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord, And ere my lips pronounce the word, 4 Oh, wondrous knowledge, deep and high! 5 So let thy grace surround me still, 47 February 16. 7s. & 6s. Romaine. THE REIGN OF CHRIST. "And he shall speak peace unto the heathen: and his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth."-Zech. ix. 10. 1 HAIL to the Lord's anointed! Great David's greater Son; Hail, in the time appointed, 2 He comes, with succour speedy And bid the weak be strong; 3 For him shall prayer unceasing, His covenant remove; His name shall stand for ever; 48 February 17. C. M. Rochester. "WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?" "To do good, and to communicate,* forget not: for with such sacrifice God is well pleased."—Heb. xiii. 16. 1 WHO is thy neighbor? he whom thou Hast power to aid or bless; Whose aching heart or burning brow 2 Thy neighbor? 'tis the fainting poor, 3 Thy neighbor? 'tis the heart bereft Widow and orphan helpless left:- 4 Thy neighbor? 'tis the weary slave, He hath no hope this side the grave; 5 Thy neighbor? pass no mourner by; A breaking heart from misery ;- 49 February 18. L. M. GRATITUDE FOR THE SAVIOUR. Wells. "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”—2 Cor. ix. 15. 1 NOW let my soul, eternal King! To thee its grateful tribute bring: My knee with humble homage bow; 2 All nature sings thy boundless love, "To communicate or impart to others; that is, to share with them what we have."-Barnes. 3 There what delightful truths I read 5 For love like this, oh! let my song, Till time and nature are no more. 50 February 19. C. M. WHAT IS PRAYER? Medfield. "In every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.-Phil. iv. 6. 1 PRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The upward glancing of an eye,- 3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach 4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, His watchword at the gates of death,- 5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, While angels, in their songs, rejoice, -"Behold he prays!" And cry, 60 Thou! by whom we come to God, The path of prayer thyself hast trod:- 51 February 20. C. M. HABITUAL DEVOTION. Warwick. "Every day will I bless thee, and I will praise thy name for ever and ever."-Ps. cxlv. 2. 1 WHILE thee I seek, protecting Power! Be my vain wishes stilled And may this consecrated hour 2 Thy love the power of thought bestowed; 3 In each event of life how clear Each blessing to my soul most dear, 4 In every joy that crowns my days, My heart shall find delight in praise, 5 When gladness wings my favored hour, 6 My lifted eye, without a tear, The gathering storm shall see; My steadfast heart shall know no fear; 52 February 21. C. M. EARLY PIETY. Lanesborough. "My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man."-Prov. xxiii. 26: iii. 4. 1 IN the soft season of thy youth, In nature's smiling bloom, |