RETREAT. L. M. THOMAS HASTINGS (1784-1872), 1840. 'ry stormy wind that blows, From ev 'ry swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure re- treat: 'Tis found be- neath the mer - cy seat. 1. My God, is a - ny hour so sweet, From blush of morn to evening star, EVENING HYMN. L. M. THOMAS TALLIS (1529-1585), 1565. 1. A wake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; O Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morn-ing sacrifice. 3 Lord, I my vows to Thee renew: 4 Direct, control, suggest this day, Bp. Thomas Ken (1637-1711), 1697, 1709. Ab. 34 Evening Hymn. 1 All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light: Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. 2 Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, 3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 4 O may my soul on Thee repose, Bp. Thomas Ken. 1697, 1709. Ab. 2 Come holy Sun of heavenly love, 3 May He our actions deign to bless, 4 O hallowed thus be every day; Let meekness be our morning ray, Our faith like noontide splendor glow, Our souls the twilight never know. Ambrose of Milan (340-397). Tr. by Rev. John Chandler (1806-1876),1837. Ab. and alt. An Evening Hymn. 36 1 Great God, to Thee my evening song, With humble gratitude I raise; O let Thy mercy tune my tongue, And fill my heart with lively praise. 2 My days, unclouded as they pass, And every gently rolling hour, Are monuments of wondrous grace, And witness to Thy love and power 3 Seal my forgiveness in the blood Of Jesus; His dear name alone Miss Anne Steele (1717-1778), 1760. Ab. |