440. At the Opening of Public Worship. L.M. Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.MAT. xviii. 20. HOW sweet to leave the world awhile, 2 From busy scenes we now retreat, 'Tis true the world esteems them not, But thou wilt place them on thy throne. 5 Then let the worldling boast his joys! We've meat to eat he knows not of: We count his treasures worthless toys, While we possess a SAVIOUR's love.] 6 LORD, let thy people's views be clear, And let their hearts be fill'd with love: O may their light to all appear, And prove their doctrine from above. 440.2. For the Coming of the Kingdom of Christ in its Fulness. S. M. GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us. That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations, &c. PSALM Ixvii. 1, 2, &c. TO bless thy chosen race, 2. That so thy wondrous ways ; May through the world be known While distant lands their tribute pay, And thy salvation own. 3 Let differing nations join To celebrate thy fame; Let all the world, O LORD, combine O let them shout and sing, For thou, the righteous Judge and 441. Before Public Worship. I will instruct thee and teach thee 2279 10L shalt go; I will guide thee with mine. xxxii. 8. which thou PSALK GRANT us, LORD, thy gracious presence Fear removing; Light to all our minds impart, 442. The Blessedness of Public Worship. S.M. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our GOD, &c.-PSALM xlviii, 1, &c. 2 GREAT is the LORD our God, I And let his praise be great; He makes his churches his abode, i These temples of his grace, I M The honours of our native place, 3 In Zion God is known 2 H & A refuge in distress; sont osH How bright has his salvation shoneH Thro' all her palaces!fvds streT [Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How our God secures the fold, Where his own sheep have been.] 5 In ev'ry new distress 6 We'll to his house repair; We'll think upon his wondrous grace, The GOD we worship now, Will guide us till we die; Will be our GOD while here below, 443. The Excellency of Public Worship. 7s. To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.-PSALM lxiii. 2. LORD of Hosts, how lovely fair, 2 From thy gracious presence flow, 3 Here we supplicate thy throne, 4 Thus with songs of sacred joy, Ye have not, because ye ask not.-JAM. iv. 21° Yet who that knows the worth of pray'r, 2 Pray'r makes the dark'ned cloud withdraw, Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw, 3 Restraining pray'r, we cease to fight; Pray'r makes the Christian's armour bright; And Satan trembles when he sees 4 Have you no words? Ah! think again, 5 Were half the breath thus vainly spent, To heav'n in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oft ner be, "Hear what the LORD has done for me." |