4 Then I shall end my sad complaints, And join with the triumphant saints 5 My knowledge of that life is small; 474 But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, Water of life, clear as crystal.-Rev. xxii. 1. 1 THERE is a stream which issues forth From God's eternal throne And from the Lamb, a living stream 2 This stream doth water Paradise; 3 Such joys as are unspeakable, Such hidden manna, hidden pearls, 4 Eye hath not seen, nor ear hath heard, What thou, Lord, hast laid up for thine, 5 I see thy face, I hear thy voice, 6 Then would I flee, like Noah's dove, [C.M. Then should my Lord put forth his hand, 475 Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, [P.M. which is far better.-Phil. i. 23. 1 0 PARADISE, O Paradise, Who doth not crave for rest? All rapture, through and through, 2 O Paradise, O Paradise, The world is growing old; 3 O Paradise, O Paradise, 4 O Paradise, O Paradise, 5 O Paradise, O Paradise, I shall not wait for long; 6 Lord Jesu, King of Paradise, Where loyal hearts, and true, All rapture, through and through, 476 They desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.-John xii. 21. [11s. 10s. 1 WE would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Across this little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last weariness, the final strife. 2 We would see Jesus; for life's hand hath rested With its dark touch upon both heart and brow; And though our souls have many a billow breasted, Others are rising in the distance now. 3 We would see Jesus, the great rock foundation Whereon our feet were set by sovereign grace, Nor life nor death, with all their agitation, Can thence remove us if we see his face. 4 We would see Jesus: other lights are paling, Which for long years we have rejoiced to see; The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing, We would not mourn them, for we go to thee. 5 We would see Jesus; yet the spirit lingers Round the dear objects it has loved so long, And earth from earth can scarce unclasp its fingers; Our love to thee makes not this love less strong. 6 We would see Jesus: sense is all too blinding, And heaven appears too dim, too far away: We would see thee, thyself our hearts reminding What thou hast suffer'd our great debt to pay. 7 We would see Jesus: this is all we're needing; Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading, 477 They saw no man any more, save Jesus only. [83. 6. 1 O SAVIOUR, I have nought to plead, 2 The need will soon be past and gone, 478 1 2 3 Communion of the Sick. Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. GOD of my salvation, hear, But to thy wounds for refuge flec: Standing now as newly slain, Thy grace is always nigh; Nothing have I, Lord, to pay, Nor can thy grace procure; For I, thou know'st, am poor; [P.M. 4 Dust and ashes is my name, Friend of sinners, spotless Lamb, No good word, or work, or thought, Thy proffer I embrace: The Order for the Burial of the Dead. "GRANT THAT THROUGH THE GRAVE AND GATE OF DEATH WE MAY PASS TO OUR JOYFUL RESURREC 479 Ye sorrow not even as others which have no hope. [P.M. 1 Thess. iv. 13. 1 THOU art gone to the grave; but we will not deplore thee, Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb; Thy Saviour has pass'd through its portal before thee, And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the gloom. 2 Thou art gone to the grave: we no longer behold thee, Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy side; But the wide arms of mercy are spread to enfold thee, And sinners may die, for the Sinless has died. |