5 Oh Lord! if I am one of thine,
From anxious thoughts I would be free;
To trust, and love, and praise, is mine,
The care of all belongs to thee.

The Shepherd of his People. L.M.

I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth his life for the Sheep. 1 know my Sheep, and am known of mine.-JOHN x. 11, 14.

JESUS, the Shepherd of the Sheep!
Thy" little flock" in safety keep!

The flock for which thou cam'st from
heav'n,

The flock for which thy life was given ! 2 Thou saw'st them wand'ring far from Secure as if from danger free: [thee, Thy love did all their wand'rings trace, And brings them to a "wealthy place."

3 O guard thy Sheep from beasts of prey,
And keep them that they never stray;
Cherish the young, sustain the old ;
Let none be feeble in thy fold.

4 Secure them from the scorching beam!
And lead them to the living stream :
In verdant pastures let them lie,
And watch them with a Shepherd's eye.

5 O may the Sheep discern thy voice,
And in its sacred sound rejoice!
From strangers may they ever flee,
And know no other guide but thee!

6 Lord, bring thy Sheep that wander yet,
And let the number be complete :
Then let thy flock from earth remove;
And occupy the fold above.

82. The Shepherd of his People. 7s. He shall feed his flock like a Shepherd: he shall gather the Lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.— ISAIAH XL. 11.

HAPPY soul, that, free from harms,
Rests within his Shepherd's arms!
Who his quiet shall molest?
Who shall violate his rest?
JESUS doth his spirit bear,

Far removes each anxious care;
He who found the wandering Sheep,
Loves, and still delights to keep.

2 Oh! that I might so believe,
Steadfastly to Jesus cleave;
Only on his love rely,

Smile at the destroyer nigh:
Free from sin and servile fear,
Feel the Saviour always near;
All his care rejoice to prove,
All the blessings of his love!

3 Shepherd, seek thy wandering sheep,
Bring me back, and lead, and keep;
Take on thee my every care;
Bear me, in thy bosom bear;
Let me know thy gentle voice,
More and more in thee rejoice;
From thy fulness grace receive;
Ever in thy spirit live.

4 Live (till all thy life I know),
Like my lowly Lord below:
Gladly then from earth remove,
Gather'd to the fold above;
O that I at last may stand
With the Sheep at thy right hand;
Take the crown so freely given;
"Enter in by thee" to heaven!

83. The Strength and Righteousness of his People. C. M.

I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.PSALM lxxi. 16.

MY Saviour, my Almighty Friend,
Whea I begin thy praise,

Where will the growing numbers end,
That celebrate thy grace?

2 Lord, thou my trust and refuge art,
Thy goodness I adore!

Still to my soul thy grace impart,
That I may love thee more!

3 My feet shall travel all the length
Of the celestial road; •

And march with courage in thy strength,
To see my Father God.

4 When I am fill'd with sore distress,
O'erwhelm'd with guilt and sin,
I'll plead thy perfect righteousness,
And mention none but thine.

5 How will my lips rejoice to tell
The vict'ries of my King!

My soul redeem'd from sin and hell
Shall thy salvation sing.

6 Awake, awake, my tuneful pow'rs;
With this delightful song

'I'll entertain the darkest hours, Nor think the season long.

84. The Strong Hold. 104th.

Turn ye to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to-day do I declare that I will render double to thee. ZECH. ix. 12.

2

3

Should justice appear,
A merciless foe,

Yet be of good cheer,
And soon you shall know
That sinners, confessing
Their wickedness past,
A plentiful blessing
Of pardon shall taste.

Then dry up your tears,
Ye children of grief,
For JESUS appears
To give you relief;
If you are returning
To JESUS, your friend,
Your sighing and mourning,
In singing shall end.

4 "None will I cast out

"Who come," saith the Lord,
Then why do you doubt?
Lay hold of his word:

Ye mourners of Sion,
Be bold to believe,

For ever rely on

Your Saviour and live.

85. The Sun of Righteousness. 8—8—6.

The Lord GOD is a Sun and Shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.-PSALM Ixxxiv. 11. LIGHT of the world, thy beams I bless; On thee, bright Sun of Righteousness,