'Twas but the dawning, yet to grow And grow it shall; our glorious Sun "The Lord hath yet more light and truth To break forth from His Word." 4 The valleys passed, ascending still Upward we press-the air is clear, "The Lord hath yet more light and truth To break forth from His Word." 5 O Father, Son, and Spirit, send Enlarge, expand all Christian souls Opening of a New Church. "I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the Temple."-Isa. vi. I. Mainzer, 400.] 3140 L.M. THOU, who didst the Temple fill 2 In us, and round about us, shine, 3 Now send the promised unction down, 4 Work with them, and confirm Thy word, 5 So shall Thy servants' hopes be crowned, Sabbath Morning. "I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day."- Rev. i. 10. Hawthornden, 426.] 315 S.M. [REV. J. ELLERTON HIS is the day of Light! 2 This is the day of Rest! Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast 3 This is the day of Peace! Thy Peace our spirits fill! 4 5 Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, This is the day of Prayer! Let earth to heaven draw near; This is the first of days! Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O Vanquisher Death! "How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts." Maidstone, 435.] Ps. lxxxiv. 1. 77.77.77.77. [H. F. LYTE 316 PLEASANT are Thy courts above, In the land of light and love; 2 Happy birds that sing and fly 3 Happy they, their praises flow Waters in the desert rise, Manna feeds them from the skies: Who hast led them safe through all. 4 Lord, be mine this prize to win; Sabbath Evening. "How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts." Holley, 409.] Ps. lxxxiv. 1. L.M. [S. W. LONGFELLC W . 317 AGAIN, as evening's shadow falls, We gather in these hallow'd walls; 2 May struggling hearts, that seek release, 30 God our Light, to Thee we bow; 4 Life's tumult we must meet again, May hymn and prayer for ever dwell. Close of Worship. "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee."-Numb. vi. 24. Durham, 414.] C.M. [J. ELLERTON. 318 THE Lord be with us as we bend His blessing to receive; His gift of peace upon us send, 2 The Lord be with us as we walk 3 The Lord be with us till the night 4 And when our nightly prayers we say, BB |