2 But who shall reach thy holy place, 3 He who to bribes hath closed his hand, To idols never bent the knee, Nor sworn in falsehood, he shall stand Redeemed, and owned, and kept by thee. 297. C. M. TATE & BRADY. The Man whom God approves. Ps. 24. 1 THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's; The world, and all that dwell therein, 2 But for himself, this Lord of all O who shall to that sacred hill 3 The man whose hands and heart are pure, Whose thoughts from pride are free; Who honest poverty prefers To gainful perjury. 4 This, this is he, on whom the Lord 249 298. C. M. DODDRIDGE. Walking with God. 1 THRICE happy souls, who, born from heaven 2 'Midst hourly cares, may love present And while the world our hands employs, 3 As sanctified to noblest ends, Be each refreshment sought; 4 When to laborious duties called, We'll seek the shelter of thy wings, 5 As different scenes of life arise, 6 In solid, pure delights like these, Nor shall we then impatient wish, 250 299. L. M. 61. The Christian Israel. MONTGOMERY. 1 THUS far on life's perplexing path, 2 Strangers and pilgrims here below, 3 Protect us through the wilderness, 4 Thy holy law to us proclaim, 5 When we have numbered all our years, But strong in faith, and hope, and love, 300. L. M. MRS. STEELE. Resolution and Example. 1 АH wretched souls, who strive in vain, Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin! A nobler toil may I sustain, A nobler satisfaction win. 2 May I resolve, with all my heart, 3 O be his service all my joy! 4 O may I never faint nor tire, "Nor, wandering, leave his sacred ways; Great God! accept my soul's desire, And give me strength to live thy praise. 301. C. M. EXETER COL. Fortitude founded on Godly Fear. 1 BLEST is the man who fears the Lord; 2 Oft through the deep and stormy sea The heavenly footsteps lie; But on a glorious world beyond 3 Though dark his present prospects be, 4 Full in the presence of his God, 302. S. M. MORAVIAN. The Christian encouraged. 1 GIVE to the winds thy fears; Hope and be undismayed; God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears; 2 Through waves, through clouds and storms, 3 He everywhere hath rule, And all things serve his might; 4 Thou comprehend'st him not; 5 Thou seest our weakness, Lord, |