127. Malice silenced by holy Conduct. (1 Pet. ii. 11, 12.)

GLOUCESTER. P. M.

WATCH'D by the world with jealous eye,
That fain would see our sin and shame;
As servants of the Lord most high,
As zealous for his glorious name,
May we in all his footsteps move
With holy fear, and humble love.
That wisdom, Lord, on us bestow,
From ev'ry evil to depart;
To stop the mouth of ev'ry foe

By upright walk, and lowly heart;
The proofs of godly fear to give;

And shew the world how Christians live.

128.

For a Blessing on the King,

(1 Pet. ii. 13—17.)

SAVOY.

L. M.

O KING of kings, thy blessing shed
On our anointed Sov'reign's head;
And, looking from thy throne in heaven,
Protect the crown thyself hast given.

Him, for thy sake, may we obey;
Uphold his right, and love his sway;
Rememb'ring, all the Powers that be
Are ministers ordain'd by thee.

By him this favor'd nation bless;
To his wise counsels give success;
In peace, in war, thy succour bring;
Confirm his strength :-O save our King!

And, when all earthly thrones decay,
And earthly glories fade away,
Give him a nobler throne on high,
A crown of immortality.

129. Adoration of God. (Deut. vi. 4, 5.) . IST

STAND up, and bless the Lord,
Ye people of his choice;

Stand up, and bless the Lord your God,
With heart, and soul, and voice.
Oh for the living flame
From his own altar brought,
To touch our lips, inspire our minds,
And wing to heaven each thought!
God is our strength and song,]
And his salvation ours;

Then be his love in Christ proclaim'd
With all our ransom'd powers.
Arise, and bless the Lord;

The Lord your God adore;
Arise, and bless his glorious name
Henceforth, for evermore.

130. Earnestly desiring Communion with God. T (Collect.)

LONDON NEW. C. M.

OH for a closer walk with God;
A calm, and heav'nly frame;
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest;

I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
And drove thee from my breast.

The dearest idol I have known,

Whate'er that idol be,

Help me to tear it from thy throne,
And worship only thee.

So shall my walk be close with God;
Calm, and serene my frame;

So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb.

131. Grateful Dependence. (James i. 17.)

ABRIDGE. C. M.

FATHER of mercies, fount of love,
Our Father, and our God;
We'll sing the honors of thy name,
And spread thy praise abroad.
In all thy mercies may our souls
A father's bounty see;

Nor let the gifts thy love bestows,
Estrange our hearts from thee.
Through ev'ry changing state of life,
Each bright or clouded scene,
Give us a meek and humble mind,
Contented, and serene.

And when we close our eyes in death,
Still be thy comfort near;
For death itself is life, O God,

If thou be with us there.

132. For Spiritual Gifts. (John xvi. 13, 14.)

CHRIST for ev'ry man hath died;

He for all hath ris'n again;

Jesus now is glorified;

Gifts he hath receiv'd for men.

By his cross behold him lead

Captive our captivity;

Now shall we be free indeed;

Christ, the Son, hath made us free.
Lord, the Comforter impart,
All thine image to restore;
Let him dwell in ev'ry heart;
Come, and never leave us more.

Come with blessings from above;
Wisdom, purity, and peace;

Holy comfort, perfect love,

Meekness, strength, and righteousness.

133. Seeking God's Help and Guidance. (Deut. viii. 2.)

BRECON. P. M.

GUIDE us, O thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrims through this barren land:
We are weak, but thou art mighty;
Hold us with thy pow'rful hand:
Of thy goodness

Fill our souls with heav'nly bread.
Open thou the crystal fountain

Whence the living waters flow:
Let the fiery cloudy pillar

Guide us all the desert through:
Strong Deliv'rer,

Be thou still our help and shield.
When we tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid our anxious fears subside;
Lead us through the parted river;
Bring us safe to Canaan's side:
Grateful praises

134.

We will ever give to thee.

Hearers and Doers of the Word.
(James i. 22-29.)

AMBROSE. P. M.

THY presence, gracious God, afford,
Prepare us to receive thy word;
With food divine may we be fed,
And satisfied with living bread:
Thus, Lord, thy waiting servants bless,
And crown thy gospel with success.
To ev'ry heart the word apply
With life, and power, and energy;
And help us, in thy faith and fear,
To practise all the truths we hear:
Thus, Lord, &c.

Father, to us the Son reveal;
Teach us to know and do thy will;
Thy saving power and love display;
And guide us to eternal day:
Thus, Lord, &c.

135. Peace in Christ amidst Troubles. (John xvi. 23-33.)

. BELLE FIELD. C. M.

NOW let the Christian's hope abound,
And anxious sorrow cease;
Though storms of trouble rage around,
In Jesus we have peace.

Saviour, when earth and hell oppress,
Thy gracious power we prove :
And all our trials, and distress,
Exalt thy wondrous love.

We plead thy name before the throne,
And cast our burdens there:
That pow'rful name our God will own,
And bless our humble prayer.

By faith we hear thy gracious voice;
The promis'd crown we see;
And in those trials we rejoice,

That bring us near to thee.

136. Dependence on God's Grace. (Collect.)

UNIVERSITY. C. M.

AUTHOR of good! to thee we turn;
To thee for help we fly :
Thine eye can all our wants discern,
Thy hand alone supply.

Oh let thy fear within us dwell,

Thy love our footsteps guide;
That love shall vain desires expel,
That fear, all fear beside.

Alas! by passion's force subdued,
Too oft, with stubborn will,
We blindly shun the offer'd good,
And grasp the specious ill.
Not to our wish, but to our want,
Do thou thy gifts supply:

The good, unask'd, in mercy grant,
The ill, though ask'd, deny.