5 O God Triune, baptiz'd in Thy dear name,
We pray for heavenly light and holy flame,
That firm in faith, and walking in Thy love,
We may Thee ever praise in bliss above.

Christopher Wordsworth.

"Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin.”

ROUGHT to the font with holy care,
And washed from nature's shame,

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We join the flock of Christ, and bear
The Christian's sacred name.

2 Blest privilege! but all in vain.
Our new and heavenly birth,
If we the truth of God profane,

And cleave to things of earth.

3 Lord, since Thy holy name we bear,
Like sons we would obey,

Mark Thy commands with filial fear,
And keep Thy perfect way.

4 So, Lord, the inward grace impart,
And bless the outward sign,
That love, abiding in our heart,
In all our life may shine.

Edward Osler.

"Let this grace reign in us, as the power of a new heavenly life.

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OD of all power, and truth, and grace,

Which shall from age to age endure;

Whose word, when heaven and earth shall pass,
Remains and stands forever sure;

2 That I Thy mercy may proclaim,

That all mankind Thy truth may see;
Hallow Thy great and glorious name,
And perfect holiness in me.

3 Purge me from every sinful blot,
My idols all be cast aside,
Cleanse me from every sinful thought,
From all the filth of self and pride.

4 Give me a new, a perfect heart,

From doubt, and fear, and sorrow free;
The mind which was in Christ impart,
And let my spirit cleave to Thee.

"Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the

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kingdom of heaven."

L. M.

O more, my God! I boast no more,
Of all the duties I have done ;

I quit the hopes I held before,

To trust the merits of Thy Son.

2 Now for the love I bear His name,
What was my gain, I count but loss;
My former pride I call my shame,
And nail my glory to His cross.

3 Yes, and I must, and will, esteem

All things but loss for Jesus' sake;
Oh! may, my soul be found in Him,
And of His righteousness partake.

4 The best obedience of my hands

Dares not appear before Thy throne;
But faith can answer Thy demands,

By pleading what my Lord has done.

Isaac Watts, 1709.

“And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels."

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HINE for ever! God of love,

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Hear us from Thy throne above;
Thine for ever may we be,

Here and in eternity.

2 Thine for ever! Lord of life,

Shield us through our earthly strife:
Thou, the Life, the Truth, the Way,
Guide us to the realms of day.

3 Thine for ever! O how blest
They who find in Thee their rest;
Saviour, Guardian, heavenly Friend,
O protect us to the end.

4 Thine for ever! Saviour, keep
These Thy frail and trembling sheep;
Safe alone beneath Thy care
Let us all Thy goodness share.

5 Thine for ever! Thou our Guide,
All our wants by Thee supplied,
All our sins by Thee forgiven,

Led by Thee from earth to heaven.

Mary Fawler Maude, 1848.

SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.

"But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness."

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THOU, the Lord and Life of those
Who rest their hope in Thee;
Whose love, from everlasting woes,
Hath set Thy people free;

2 Thine agony and death display

The curse our guilt should bear,
Thy resurrection points the way
To bliss that we may share.

3 To Thee, O Lord, we lift our heart,
Thy mercy we implore;

Help us to choose the better part,
And go, and sin no more.

4 Help us the Saviour to confess,
In whom our life we see;

And oh! may fruits of holiness

Prove that we live to Thee.

W. J. Hall's Collection.

"But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our

Lord."
S. M.

O God the only wise,

Our Saviour and our King,
Let all the saints below the skies
Their humble praises bring.

2 'Tis His Almighty love,

His counsel and His care,

Preserves us safe from sin and death,
And every hurtful snare.

3 He will present our souls,

Unblemished and complete,
Before the glory of His face,
With joys divinely great.

4 Then all the chosen seed

Shall meet before the throne,
Shall bless the conduct of His grace,
And make His wonders known.

5 To our Redeemer God

Wisdom and power belongs,
Immortal crowns of majesty,

And never-ending songs.

Isaac Watts, 1709..

"Cause the comfort of Thy heavenly grace to abound in us, as the earnest and pledge of joys to come.

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ATHER! whate'er of earthly bliss
Thy sovereign will denies,

Accepted at Thy throne of grace,
Let this petition rise:

2 Give me a calm, a thankful heart,
From every murmur free;

The blessings of Thy grace impart,
And let me live to Thee.

3 Let the sweet hope, that Thou art mine,
My path of life attend;

Thy presence through my journey shine,
And crown my journey's end.

Anne Steele, 1760.

"He that eateth Me, even he shall live by Me."

We turn unfilled to Thee again.

Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that on Thee call;
To them that seek Thee, Thou art good
To them that find Thee, All in all.

3 We taste Thee, O Thou living Bread,
And long to feast upon Thee still:
We drink of Thee, the Fountain-head,
And thirst our souls from Thee to fill.

4 Our restless spirits yearn for Thee,

Where'er our changeful lot is cast;
Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see,
Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast.

5 O Jesus, ever with us stay!

Make all our moments calm and bright:
Chase the dark night of sin away,

Shed o'er the world Thy holy light.

Bernard of Clairvaux, 1153.
Trans. Ray Palmer, 1858.

"This is that bread which came down from heaven.”

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BREAD, to pilgrims given,

O Food, that angels eat,

O Manna, sent from heaven,
For heaven-born natures meet!
Give us, for Thee long pining,
To eat till richly filled;
Till, earth's delights resigning,
Our every wish is stilled.

2 O Water, life-bestowing,

From out the Saviour's heart!
A fountain purely flowing,
A fount of love Thou art;
Oh! let us, freely tasting,

Our burning thirst assuage!
Thy sweetness, never wasting,
Avails from age to age.

3 Jesus! this feast receiving,
We Thee unseen adore;
Thy faithful word believing,
We take, and doubt no more;
Give us, Thou true and loving!
On earth to live in Thee;
Then, death the veil removing,

Thy glorious face to see.

Latin Hymn. Trans. Ray Palmer 1858.