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Rhymed Mottoes for the Members of the Open-Air Mission.

[‘Occupy till I return:’]

‘Occupy till I return:’
Let us, Lord, this lesson learn;
May our every moment be
Faithfully filled up for Thee.

[Be not far from me, we pray]

Be not far from me, we pray:
‘I am with thee all the day;’
This Thy answer, strong and clear!
Master, Thou art always near.

[Thou art faithful; praise Thy name]

Thou art faithful; praise Thy name,
Thou art evermore the same;
Thou hast promised; oh, how blest
On Thy royal word to rest!

[‘He that winneth souls is wise’]

‘He that winneth souls is wise’
In the Master's gracious eyes;
Well may we contented be
To be counted fools for Thee.

[So may we redeem the time]

So may we redeem the time,
That with every evening chime
Our rejoicing hearts may see
Blood-bought souls brought back to Thee.

[Let us, by Thy Spirit stirred]

Let us, by Thy Spirit stirred,
In our hearts lay up Thy word.
Daily, Lord, increase our store,
Fill our treasures more and more.