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Verses on Texts.

Verses on Texts.

[Thou layest Thy hand on the fluttering heart]

Thou layest Thy hand on the fluttering heart,
And sayest, ‘Be still!’
The silence and shadow are only a part
Of Thy sweet will.
Thy Presence is with me, and where Thou art
I fear no ill.

[His love is the key and His glory the measure]

His love is the key and His glory the measure
Of grace all-abounding and knowledge and light:
To thee shall be opened this infinite treasure,
To thee, the unsearchable riches of Christ.

[Upon Thy word I rest]

Upon Thy word I rest,
So strong, so sure;
So full of comfort blest,
So sweet, so pure.
The word that changeth not, that faileth never!
My King! I rest upon Thy word for ever.

[Rest, and be silent! For, faithfully listening]

Rest, and be silent! For, faithfully listening,
Patiently waiting, thine eyes shall behold
Pearls in the waters of quietness glistening,
Treasures of promise that He shall unfold.
Rest, and be silent! for Jesus is here,
Calming and stilling each ripple of fear.

[For He hath given us a changeless writing]

For He hath given us a changeless writing,
Royal decrees that light and gladness bring;
Signed with His name in glorious inditing,
Sealed on our hearts with His own signet ring.

[Let every thought]

Let every thought
Be captive brought,
Lord Jesus Christ, to Thine own sweet obedience!
That I may know,
In ebbless flow,
The perfect peace of full and pure allegiance.

[And if it seemeth good to Thee, my Father]

And if it seemeth good to Thee, my Father,
Shall it seem aught but good to me?
Thy will be done! Thou knowest I would rather
Leave all with Thee.

[The token of His truth and care, the gift that He hath blessed]

The token of His truth and care, the gift that He hath blessed,
The pledge of our inheritance, the earnest of His rest;
The diamond hours of holy light, the God-entrusted leisure:
Oh for a heart to prize aright this rich and heavenly treasure!

[Thy light and truth forth-sending]

Thy light and truth forth-sending
From Thy own radiant side,
Be Thou our Guard and Guide!
On Thee alone depending,
No darkness can affright;
Thy shield of Truth and Light,
Clear-flashing through the night,
Is all-defending.

[O mystery of grace]

O mystery of grace,
That chooseth us to stand before Thy face,
To be Thy ‘special treasure,’
Thy portion, Thy delight, Thine own;
That taketh pleasure
In them that fear Thy Name, that hope alone
In Thy sweet mercy's boundless measure!

[Thy Spirit's fulness on him rest]

Thy Spirit's fulness on him rest,
Thy love his sunshine be,
And may he still, while doubly blest,
A blessing be from Thee.
Be his the everlasting name
Inscribed by Thy own hand,
That he the promised home may claim
In Thine own Holy Land.

[Oh may'st thou walk! from hour to hour]

Oh may'st thou walk! from hour to hour
Of every passing year,
Keeping so very near
To Him whose power is love, whose love is power.
So may'st thou walk! in His clear light,
Leaning on Him alone,
Thy life His very own,
Until He takes thee up to walk with Him in white.

[On Thee the Lord]

On Thee the Lord
My mighty sins hath laid;
And against Thee Jehovah's sword
Flashed forth its fiery blade.
The stroke of justice fell on Thee,
That it might never fall on me.

[Fear not the westering shadows]

Fear not the westering shadows,
O children of the day!
For brighter still and brighter
Shall be your homeward way.
Resplendent as the morning,
With fuller glow and power,
And clearer than the noonday,
Shall be your sunset hour.

[O mountain heights, break forth and sing]

O mountain heights, break forth and sing
In colour-music fair and sweet!
O forest depths, awake and bring
Your delicate odours to His feet.
Sing, for the Lord hath done it!
Proclaim Redemption, for He won it!
Let Easter hallelujahs rise from every living thing!

[There is One, so fair, so bright]

There is One, so fair, so bright,
So good, so gracious! Love, and Life, and Light,
Are His rich titles. Oh, for Him I long,
To be my Hope, my Joy, my Strength, my Song!
Earth's shadow melts in conquering light away
Before the rising Daystar's earliest ray.

[Hast thou not heard within some sacred pile]

Hast thou not heard within some sacred pile,
When hushed the swelling choir, through vaulted aisle
A sweet low echo lingering of the song,
As would angelic harps the sound prolong?
So through the silent chambers of my soul,
In calmest melody His sweet words roll.

[A life is before thee which cannot decay]

A life is before thee which cannot decay,
A glimpse and an echo are given to-day
Of glory and music not far away.
Take the bliss that is offered thee,
And thou shalt be
Safe and blest for aye.

A Covenant.

Now, Lord, I give myself to Thee;
I would be wholly Thine,
As Thou hast given Thyself to me,
And Thou art wholly mine.
Oh, take me,—seal me as Thine own,
Thine altogether—Thine alone!

Only for Jesus.

Only for Jesus! Lord, keep it for ever
Sealed on the heart and engraved on the life!
Pulse of all gladness and nerve of endeavour,
Secret of rest, and the strength of our strife.

Chosen Lessons.

Hitherto and Henceforth.

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.

Advent Thoughts.

[O herald whisper falling]

[Advent shadows gather deep]

Advent shadows gather deep,
Wars and desolations,
Troubled wakings, troubled sleep,
Rushing of the nations.
Advent glory, grand and clear,
Herald flashes flingeth;
And the Judge who draweth near,
Full salvation bringeth.