ith snowy hair,
And strength and beauty bend the knee,
And childhood lisp, with reverent air,
Its praises and its prayers to thee.
5 O Thou, to whom, in ancient time,
The lyre of prophet-bards was strung,
To thee, at last, in every clime
Shall temples rise, and praise be sung.
17. C. M. Presbyterian Coll.
Prayer for special Favor.
1 Within thy house, O Lord, our God,
In glory now appear;
Make this a place of thine abode,
And shed thy blessings here.
2 When we thy mercy-seat surround,
Thy Spirit, Lord, impart;
And let thy gospel's joyful sound
With power reach every heart.
3 Here let the blind their sight obtain;
Here give the mourners rest;
Let Jesus here triumphant reign,
Enthroned in every breast.
4 Here let the voice of sacred joy
And humble prayer arise,
Till higher strains our tongues employ
In realms beyond the skies.
18. C. M. Watts.
Daily and nightly Devotion.
1 Ye that obey the immortal King,
Attend his holy place;
Bow to the glories of his name,
And sing his wondrous grace.
2 Lift up your hands by morning light,
And raise your thanks on high;
Send your admiring thoughts, by night,
Above the starry sky.
3 The God of Zion cheer your hearts
With rays of quickening grace:
'Tis he that spreads the heavens abroad,
Whose presence fills the place.
19. S. M. Montgomery.
The Delight of Worship.
1 Glad was my heart to hear
My old companions say
Come, in the house of God appear,
For 'tis a holy day.
2 Our willing feet shall stand
Within thy temple-door;
While young and old in many a band
Shall throng the sacred floor.
3 Within these walls be peace
And harmony be found:
Zion, in all thy palaces,
Prosperity abound!
4 For friends and brethren dear,
Our prayer shall never cease
Oft as they meet for worship here,
God send his people peace!
20. S. M. E. Taylor.
Call to the House of Prayer.
1 Come to the house of prayer,
O ye afflicted, come:
The God of peace shall meet you there--
He makes that house his home.
2 Come to the house of praise,
Ye who
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