The Otterbein Hymnal Part 57

3 Oh, for a lowly, contrite heart, Believing, true, and clean, Which neither life nor death can part From him that dwells within;--

4 A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine; Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, A copy, Lord, of thine.

5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart; Come quickly from above; Write thy new name upon my heart-- Thy new, best name of Love.

Charles Wesley. 1742.

332 Balerma. C.M.

_Triumphant Grace._ (847)

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved: How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!

3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

4 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my s.h.i.+eld and portion be, As long as life endures.

333 Evan. C.M.

_The Peace of G.o.d._ (725)

We bless thee for thy peace, O G.o.d Deep as the soundless sea, Which falls like suns.h.i.+ne on the road Of those who trust in thee.

2 That peace which suffers and is strong, Trusts where it cannot see, Deems not the trial way too long, But leaves the end with thee;--

3 That peace which flows serene and deep, A river in the soul, Whose banks a living verdure keep; G.o.d's suns.h.i.+ne o'er the whole.

4 Such, Father! give our hearts such peace, Whate'er the outward be, Till all life's discipline shall cease, And we go home to thee.

Anon. 1862.

334 Varina. C.M. D.

_The Voice of Jesus._ (666)

I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon my breast."

2 I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting-place, And he has made me glad.

3 I heard the voice of Jesus say "Behold! I freely give The living water; thirsty one!

Stoop down, and drink, and live."

4 I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him.

5 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light; Look unto me; thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright."

6 I looked to Jesus, and I found, In him my Star, my Sun; And, in that light of life, I'll walk Till traveling days are done.

Horatius Bonar, 1857.

335 Dennis. S.M.

_The Lord's Guardians.h.i.+p._ (855)

How gentle G.o.d's commands!

How kind his precepts are!

Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust his constant care.

2 His bounty will provide; His saints securely dwell; That hand which bears creation up, Shall guard his children well.

3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind?

Oh, seek your heavenly Father's throne, And peace and comfort find.

4 His Goodness Stands approved, Unchanged from day to day; I'll drop my burden at his feet, And bear a song away.

Philip Doddridge, 1740.

336 Dennis. S.M.

_Grace.--Eph. 2:8._ (744)

Grace! 'tis a charming sound Harmonious to the ear!

Heaven with the echo shall resound, And all the earth shall hear.

2 Grace first contrived a way To save rebellious man; And all the steps that grace display, Which drew the wondrous plan.

3 Grace led my roving feet To tread the heavenly road; And new supplies each hour I meet While pressing on to G.o.d.

4 Grace all the work shall crown, Through everlasting days; It lays in heaven the topmost stone; And well deserves the praise.

Philip Doddridge, 1755.

337 Dennis. S.M.

_Adoption.--I. John 3:1-3._ (742)

Behold what wondrous grace The Father has bestowed On sinners of a mortal race, To call them sons of G.o.d!

2 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made; But when we see our Savior there, We shall be like our Head.