Where kindred spirits dwell, 4 Soon shall we meet again, Meet ne'er to sever; Soon will peace wreath her chain, Round us forever: Our hearts will then repose, 418 Never-no, never! L. M. Exhortation to work while it is Day. AWAKE-awake! each sluggish soul, Awake-and view the setting sun! See how the shades of death advance, Ere half the task of life is done! 2 Soon will he close our drowsy eyes, Nor shall we hear these warnings more: Soon will the mighty Judge approach; Ev'n now he stands before the door! 3 To-day, attend his gracious voice! And hear the summons which he sends"Awake! for on this passing hour, Thy long eternity depends!" 4 O Saviour! let these awful scenes Be ever present to our view: Teach us to gird our loins about, And trim our dying lamps anew. 5 Then, when the king of terror comes, Our souls shall hail the happy day: Haste, then, O Saviour, from above, Nor let thy chariot wheels delay. 419 58 & 11s. A New Year. COME, let us anew Our journey pursue, Roll round with the year, And never stand still, till the Master appear. 2 Our life is a dream, Our time, as a stream, Glides swiftly away, And the fugitive moment refuses to stay. 3 The arrow is flown, The moment is gone; The millennial year Rushes on to our view, and eternity's here. 4 Oh that each in the day Of his coming may say, "I've fought my way through, [do!" I've finished the work thou didst give me to 5 Oh that each from his Lord May receive the good word, "Well and faithfully done! Enter into my joy, and sit down on my 420 throne!" С. М. Brevity of Human Life. TEACH me the measure of my days, 2 A span is all that we can boast; 3 What can I wish, or wait for then, They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. From creatures, earth and dust? 4 Now I forbid my carnal hope, 421 7s. Praise for sparing and protecting Mercy. 2 When our foes we greatly feared, 3 Saviour, all our sin forgive; And in heaven thy glory see. 422 S. M. Rapid Flight of Time. MY few revolving years, How swift they glide away! When past-'tis but a day!- 2 A dark and cloudy day, Made up of grief and sin; 3 Lord, through another year, 423 The true and living way! С. М. Rapid Flight of Time. BEHOLD, my soul, the narrow bound That marks the passing year! 2 So fast eternity comes on, 3 Yet, like an idle tale, we pass 4 Awake, O God! each trifling heart 5 So shall their course more grateful roll, If future years arise; 424 L. M. Praise for Providential Goodness. ETERNAL God! I bless thy name, The same thy power-thy grace the same ; The tokens of thy friendly care Begin, and close, and crown the year. 2 Supported by thy guardian hand, 3 Thus far thine arm has led me on, 4 My grateful voice on Jordan's shore, 425 С. м. Reflections at the End of the Year. AND now, my soul, another year 2 Much of my dubious life is gone, 3 Awake, my soul-with utmost care 4 Behold, another year begins! |