2 It sweetly cheers our drooping hearts, 3 This lamp, through all the tedious night 73 March 13. C. M. Coronation. THE LAMB OF GOD WORSHIPPED. "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing."-Rev. v. 12. 1 COME, let us join our cheerful songs, Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, 2 "Worthy the Lamb that died"-they cry, 66 Worthy the Lamb"-our lips reply, 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honor and power divine; And blessings more than we can give, 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, 5 The whole creation join in one Of him who sits upon the throne, 74 March 14. L. M. "NOT ASHAMED OF CHRIST." Alfreton. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth."Rom. i. 16. 1 JESUS! and shall it ever be— A mortal man ashamed of thee? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, 2 Ashamed of Jesus!-sooner far 3 Ashamed of Jesus-that dear friend 4 Ashamed of Jesus?-yes, I may, 5 Till then-nor is my boasting vain-- 75 March 15. H. M. Bethesda. PLEADING THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT. "Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from me."-Ps. li. 11. 1 THOU that hearest prayer, Attend our humble cry; And let thy servants share Thy blessing from on high: We plead the promise of thy word; 2 3 4 If earthly parents hear Their children when they cry; Their varied wants supply; Much more wilt thou thy love display, Our heavenly Father thou,— Descend and fill the place: So shall we feel the heavenly flame, O may that Sacred Fire, Descending from above, Our languid hearts inspire With fervent zeal and love; Enlighten our beclouded eyes, And teach our grovelling souls to rise. 76 March 16. L. M. THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE AND VICTORY. Quito.. "Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness: fight the good fight of faith; lay hold on eternal life."-1 Tim. vi. 11, 12. 1 STAND up, my soul—shake off thy fears, Where Jesus, thy great Captain's gone. 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course; Press forward to the heavenly gate; 4 There shall I wear a starry crown, 77 March 17. L. M. A MORNING SONG. Wells. "As for me, I will call upon God, evening, and morning, and at noon."-Ps. lv. 16, 17. 1 GREAT God, to thee my morning song, With humble gratitude I raise; O let thy mercy tune my tongue, Through all this day preserve from harm: And wake again to praise thy name. 78 March 18. L.M. THE HEAVENLY RACE. Truro. "Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." -Phil. iii. 13, 14. 1 AWAKE, our souls! away, our fears! Let every trembling thought be gone; 2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road, 3 From thee, the overflowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply; While such as trust their native strength Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 4 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, We'll mount aloft to thine abode; 79 March 19. C. M. RETURNING TO GOD. Mear. "Return unto me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts."-Mal. iii. 7. 1 HOW oft, alas! this wretched heart Has wandered from the Lord! How oft my roving thoughts depart, 2 Yet sovereign mercy calls-“ Return!” 3 And canst thou-wilt thou yet forgive, 4 Almighty grace! thy healing power, That can to life and bliss restore A heart so vile as mine! 5 Thy pardoning love-so free, so sweetDear Saviour! I adore; Oh! keep me at thy sacred feet, And let me rove no more. 80 March 20. L. M. Old Hundred. THE LORD'S PRAYER. "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth."-Luke xi. 2. 1 FATHER, adored in worlds above! Thy glorious name be hallowed still; Thy kingdom come, in truth and love; And earth, like heaven, obey thy will. |