6 When tongues shall cease, and power decay, 283 P. M. SPIRIT OF THE PSALMS The Holy Ghost the Comforter. 1 OUR blest Redeemer, ere he breathed A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed 2 He came in tongues of living flame, All-powerful as the wind he came, 3 He came sweet influence to impart, While he can find one humble heart 4 And his that gentle voice we hear, That checks each fault, that calms each fear, And speaks of heaven. 5 And every virtue we possess, And every thought of holiness, 6 Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see; O, make our hearts thy dwelling-place, 284 L. M. The Descent of the Spirit. CHANDLER. From the Breviary 1 OUR prayer is heard; the holy Dove, 4 And those bright flames, thus gently shed 234 1 'TWAS by an order from the Lord The ancient prophets spoke his word ; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought 3 Let the false raptures of the mind 286 C. M. MRS. STEELE. The Excellency of the Holy Scriptures. 1 FATHER of mercies, in thy word What endless glory shines! Forever be thy name adored For these celestial lines. 2 Here may the wretched sons of want Riches, above what earth can grant, 3 Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, 4 Here springs of consolation rise, 5 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 6 O, may these heavenly pages be And still new beauties may I see, 1 GOD, in the gospel of his Son, Makes his eternal counsels known; "Tis here his richest mercy shines, And truth is drawn in fairest lines. 2 Wisdom its dictates here imparts, BEDDOME. To form our minds, to cheer our hearts; It bids the drooping saint revive. 3 Our raging passions it controls, 4 May this blest volume ever lie 288 C. M. WATTS. The Excellency of Scripture. Ps. 119. 1 LORD, I have made thy word my choice, My lasting heritage ; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, 2 I'll read the histories of thy love, 3 "Tis a broad land of wealth unknown, Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, 4 The best relief that mourners have, Our fairest hope beyond the grave, 237 |