None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself, for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's; for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. Blessed and holy is he, that hath part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ. T. 58. CONG. The Spirit and the bride of Christ say; come; Amen, come, Lord Jesus; come, we implore thee; Glory be to Him who is the Resurrection and the Life, who vivifieth us as long as we are dying: and after we have obtained the true life, doth not suffer us to die any more. Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in that which is around Him; for ever and ever, Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. Our Father, which art in heaven; Hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever, Amen. O Father, accept us as thy children in thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who came forth from thee, and came into the world, was made flesh, and dwelt among us, took on him the form of a servant, and hath redeemed us, lost and undone human creatures, from all sin and from death with his holy and precious blood, and with his innocent suffering and dying; to the end that we should be his own, and in his kingdom live under him and serve him, in eternal righteousness, innocence, and happiness: so as he is risen from the dead, liveth and reigneth world without end. Therefore, blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors. Whosoever liveth and believeth in Christ, shall never die, for he is the Resurrection and the Life, and went to prepare a place for us, and will come again, and receive us unto himself, that where he is, there we may be also. 'Meanwhile none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself, for whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's; for to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. Blessed and holy is he, that hath part in the first resurrection; on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ. O death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy. victory? Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. T. 14. Cong. Now to the earth let these remains* In hope committed be, Until the body chang'd obtains Blest immortality. We poor sinners pray, Hear us, gracious Lord and God! And keep us in everlasting fellowship with our brother (sister) (or with this child) N. N. whose remains we here inter, and with the whole church triumphant, and let us once rest with him (her) in thy presence from all our labor. Amen. During the singing of this verse, the corpse is laid into the grave. (* As touching children, Jesus saith; "Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.") We desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better: we shall never taste death; and we shall attain unto the resurrection of the dead; for the body, which we shall put off, this grain of corruptibility, shall put on incorruption: our flesh shall rest in hope. The Father and the Son, who quicken whom they will, and the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead, will also quicken this body, because the Spirit of God hath dwelt in it. Glory be to Him who is the Resurrection and the Life! He was dead, and behold He liveth for evermore! And he that believeth in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. t Glory be to Him in the church which waiteth for Him, and in that which is around Him; for ever and ever, T. 79. CONG. While here, the great salvation Procur'd by Jesus' passion Our fav'rite theme shall be ; By virtue of his merit, In heav'n to all eternity. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with us all. Amen. * To be used only at the burial of a child. A COLLECTION OF HYMNS, &c. HOLY Lord, :||: I. Of the WORD of GOD. T. 119. Holy and almighty Lord! Thou who, as the great Creator, And to man, redeem'd by Jesus' blood, 2 Thanks and praise, :||: 3 Day nor night :||: 4 Lord our God, :||: · Directs to Jesus and his blood, 2 As fallen creatures could not bear 3 This sacred word exposeth sin, 4 It also shews God's boundless grace Toward the fallen human race, Eternal life to ev'ry one Who turns to Jesus Christ his Son. 5 This gospel cheers the poor in heart, And heav'nly riches doth impart ; Sets forth the myst'ry of the cross, And that Christ's blood aton'd for us: 6 It gathers God's elected flock, 7 Preserves believers in the faith 8 Receive our cordial thanks, O Lord, 3.* T. 84. DEAREST Jesus! we are here, 2 Reason gives no saving light 3 Holy Ghost, eternal God, 4. T. 106. SPIRIT of truth, essential God, Who didst the saints of old inspire, Shed in their hearts thy love abroad, And touch their lips with sacred fire: Thou Guide divine, who dost impart The truth to man, instruct each heart! 2 Most holy and almighty Lord, Whose presence fills both earth and heav'n, May we believe thy written word, 3. Come, thou divine Interpreter, 5. T. 22. 'TWAS by an order from the Lord, The ancient prophets spoke his word; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm'd their hearts with heav'nly fire. LORD Jesus, with thy children stay 3 Thy sacred word is all our boast; 4 Lord, from such teachers us preserve 7.* T. 16. FROM the doctrines I'll ne'er waver, 3 Speak, O Lord, thy servant heareth |