While we pour in chant and hymn Full hearts, flowing o'er the brim, — Water by Thy power benign Blushing as celestial wine, Till within the golden gates, Where the Lamb His bridal waits, We with all the white-robed throngs Sing the heavenly Song of Songs. This Hymn may be most appropriately sung to the first tune (Air by Mendelssohn) assigned to No. 43, "Hark! the herald angels sing," in "Hymns Ancient and Modern." 1869. XII. THE VILLAGE EVENING HYMN. "Strangers and pilgrims on the earth."- HEB. xi. 13. HARK, the nightly church-bell numbers Saviour, o'er our peaceful slumbers Spread Thy everlasting wings. One day less of sin and sadness, Travellers to light and gladness, Onward stage by stage we roam. One day less of toil and labor, One day nearer rest, and Thee. Child and parent, friend and neighbor, 1853. Blessed Spirit, hover o'er us, Sleeping, waking, be Thou near; Comrades, there is joy before us, Rest in peace, and rise in prayer. XIII. HYMN TO BE USED AT SEA. "O God of our salvation, who art the confidence of them that are afar off upon the sea."- Ps. lxv. 5. LORD of the ocean, hear our cry, O Jesu, Saviour, at whose voice The tempest sank to perfect rest, Bid Thou the mourner's heart rejoice, And cleanse and calm the troubled breast. O Holy Ghost, beneath whose power Creation woke to life and light, Command Thy blessing in this hour, Thy fostering warmth, Thy quickening might. |