2 So, when the transient storm is past, 543. C. M. The same subject. 1 SOON will our fleeting hours be past; And as the setting sun Now leaves the clouds in yonder west, 2 May he, from whom all blessings flow, Our sacred rites attend; Unite our hearts in wisdom's ways, 3 And as the rapid sands run down, 544. L. M. DODDRIDGE. The Christian farewell. 1 THY presence, everlasting GOD! Wide thro' all nature spreads abroad: Thy watchful eyes, which never sleep, In ev'ry place thy children keep. 2 While near each other we remain, Thou dost our lives and pow'rs sustain; When sep'rate, we rejoice to share Thy counsels, and thy gracious care. 3 To thee we now commit our ways, And still implore thy heav'nly grace; Still cause thy face on us to shine, And guard and guide us still as thine. 4 Give us, in thy beloved house, Again to pay our grateful vows; Or, if that joy no more be known, Give us to meet around thy throne. PART XVI. Domestic and Private Worship. It will readily occur to the intelligent reader, that many of the hymns classed under this head are not exclusively confined either to domestic or private worship, but may with great propriety be used in public assemblies of Christians. 545. L. M. DODDRIDGE. 1 FATHER of men! thy care we bless, 2 To GOD, most worthy to be prais'd, 3 To thee let each united house, Morning and night, present its vows: While pleas'd, and thankful, we remove 546. L. M. MISS SCOTT. Family religion. 1 WHERE'ER the LORD shall build my An altar to his name I'll raise ; With warm united hearts we 'll pay 4 Here may he fix his sacred seat, 547. C. M. D. TAYLOR'S COLLECTION. 1 GREAT GOD! where'er we pitch our tent, Let us an altar raise ; And there, with humble frame, present 2 3 4 5 2 To thee we give our health and strength, 548. S. M. WATTS. Domestic peace and harmony. 1 LO, what a pleasing sight How blest are all whose hearts unite From those celestial springs, All in their stations move, No bliss can equal theirs, Where such affections meet: While praise devout, and mingled pray's, 1 |