2 May he give us his unction, Thy flocks preserve in peace and unity, cency. 6 From grace to grace still farther lead' [begun, And finish the good work thou hast us on, 3 Lord, our High Priest and Saviour!That we thy saving name may magnify, grace; And forthybitter torments yield theejoy. 7 Thy messengers, who storms and waves disdain [to gain, To teach the nations, and their souls Bless thou, and touch their lips with hallow'd fire; [inspire. To witness of thy death, their tongues 8 May thy whole flock by thee, their Afford thee joy and in thy footsteps tread; 9 May all thy people, far and near, Supported by thy aid, thy holy will; 594.* T. 583. To all her choirs those special blessings grant, [want. Which they in their degree and measure 2 Thy servants and thy handmaids THOU hast thy church appointed, keep in faith, [death; Lord, that she [should be And ground them all on thy atoning O'er all the world unto thy praise Let those, who have the care of souls, Achurch, who in herself is void of good, by thee And yet by thee with grace and pow'r Be taught; thus will their labor prosp'endow'd. [rous be. 3. May all our pastors who instruct thy 2 Teach us to pray for all the ransom'd sheep, Firm to the word of thy atonement keep; fold: [withhold, Lord! from thy church no needful gifts As Head and Ruler in thy house remain, And be the Leader of the witness-train. 3 Grant that we all may stedfastly adhere To those great truths, by thee to us made clear; 4 For all our meetings, for each conference [nance, We crave the blessings of thy counteKeep in the bond of harmony and love All elders, and their strength in weak-4 Oletthy congregation feel thy peace, ness prove. 5 Remain our Lord, our Shepherd, Altho'we have but little strength,maywe And daily may her joy in thee increase; arm. 5 Grant her to thee an ever free access, And far and near, supported by thy aid, spread. 596.* T. 11. LORD, with ev'ry needful grace 6 Thou know'st her wants, and comfort 2 Grant us all to feel thy peace, [heart : Yea, by thy body and thy precious blood Which hath brought us nigh to God. Thou giv'st to her an ever-strength'ning food. True virgin hearts devoted unto thee. 6 O may the children true obedience And as 597. T. 185. GRACIOUS Saviour, bless thy con LORD Jesus, with thy presence bless, 2 O may thy word in Christendom 7 Be thou the consolation, help and | Thy little flocks, which far and near stay, (pray. In towns and villages appear. Of widowers and widows, Lord, we 4 Thy thoughts of peace o'er us fulfil, 8. Give unto all the needful gifts and Incline our hearts to do thy will; [place. Thy gospel make more fully known, Yea, bless each soul thou hast in ev'ry May all the world thy goodness own. grace, ATTEND, O Saviour, to our pray'r! 2 Thou who on earth the sick didst heal, 3 Nearer and nearer draw us still; 4 Preserve by thy most gracious aid Grant that, in all things free from blame, 601.* T. 97. May live in godliness and honesty. 602.* T. 1. O LORD, asham'd and blushing we declare, That we thy poor insolvent debtors are. 2 O lift on us thy gracious counten. ance, In mercy look upon our indigence. O'erstream our souls with that atoning 603.* Of our petitions be: True bliss while we are here, XXXI. Of the Christian Church in general, and the Brethren's Congregations in particular. 604. T. 167. GLORIOUS things of thee are He whose words can ne'er be broken, ? What can shake thy sure repose Ever flows their thirst t'assuage? Showing that the Lord is near: upon Wash'd in the Redeemer's blood! Over self to reign as kings, 5 Saviour, if of Zion's city I thro' grace a member am; All his boasted pomp and show; None but Zion's children know. 605.* T. 520. PRAISE God for ever! Boundless is his favor By his Spirit, grace and word : Thou in spite of ev'ry pow'rful foe 'Midst disgrace-to God's praise, 2 It plain appeareth, With his chosen fold, Thus his pow'r and faithfulness erects. Praises be-giv'n to thee, 3 God our Salvation Feeds his congregation And God's servants watch with faith- O'er his flock, and offer fervent pray'r. Righteousness, and joy, and peace, 606.* T. 69. 10 Yea, his condition HOW amiable Thy habitations are! Wherein assemble Thy christian people dear, O Lord,-Thy praises to record. 2 My heart with fervor And inward longing, pants Thy grace and favor To tell there with thy saints, Boldly The truth to testify. 3 For there thou choosest To dwell, my living Tow'r ; From that place evermore, The new birth spiritual; By thy pure gospel's call, are. 5' For this I'm longing, Thy holy name to praise, 6 All those are blessed That come into thine house, With awe expressed, Which deep conviction shows, Thy church in all distress; 8 One day is better Spent in the christian church, Thy praise to utter, Than thousands spent in search Of joy-In the broad worldly way. 9 This territory The Lord, as Sun, doth light, How splendid 'tis, O Lord, Dost to thy church afford, 11 Thro' grace afford us, That we our days employ 607. T. 161. HIGHLY favor'd congregation, He's the Shepherd, we his flock; 2 Most who enter your blest borders Prompt them to revere his name. 3 Think, my soul, how great the favor There the sin-sick souls grow well. 4 Here by faith we're humbly eying To gain endless bliss for us. Love should more and more abound, |