A Collection of Hymns (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1834 Excerpt: ...Sad truth, were this to be our home; But let this truth our spirits cheer, We seek a city yet to come. " We've no abiding city here," Then let us live as pilgrims do; Let not the world our rest appear, But let us haste from all below. " We've no abiding city here," We seek a city out of sight; Zion's its name--the Lord is there, It shines with everlasting light. O sweet abode of peace and love, Where pilgrims freed from toil are blest Had I the pinions of the dove, I'd fly to thee, and be at rest. But hush, my soul, nor dare repine The time my God appoints is best: While here, to do his will be mine, And his to fix my time of rest. 448. P.M.--" The Lord is my Helper." Heb. xiii. 6. OFT, as I look upon the road That leads to yonder blest abode, I feel distrest and fearful: So many foes the passage throng, I am so weak, and they so strong, How can my soul be cheerful? But when I think of him, whose power Can save me in a trying hour, And place on him reliance; My soul is then asham'd of fear, And though ten thousand foes appear, I bid them all defiance. 3 The dangerous road I then pursue, And keep the glorious prize in view, With joyful hope elated; Strong in the Lord, in him alone, Where he conducts I follow on With ardour unabated. 4 O Lord, each day renew my strength, And let me see thy face at length, With all thy people yonder; With them in heaven thy love declare, And sing thy praise for ever there, With gratitude and wonder. 449. CM.--The Christian's future Rest. 1 WE seek a rest beyond the skies, In everlasting day; Through floods and flames the passage lies, But Jesus guards the way. 2 The swelling flood, and raging flame, Hear and obey his word; Then let us triumph in his name, Our Saviour is the Lord. 450. CM.--The ...