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man in peace to live, Our brother's wrong in love forgive, And day and night the tempter flee Through strength which comes alone from Thee! Thus will our spirits find their rest, In Thy deep Peace forever blest. 40. 6 & 10s. M. Mrs. Hemans. The Heart's Inspiration. 1 Father, who art on high! Weak is the melody Of harp or song to reach Thy gracious ear, Unless the heart be there, Winging the words of prayer With its own fervent faith, or suppliant tear. 2 O, let Thy spirit move O'er those who bend in love, Be Thou amidst them as a heavenly guest; So shall our cry have power To win from Thee a shower Of healing gifts for every wounded breast. 3 O, let Thy breath once more Within the soul restore Thine own first image, Holiest and Most High! As a clear lake is filled With hues of heaven instilled, Down to the depths of its calm purity. 41. C. M. H. Ware, Jr. For God's Presence. 1 Father in heaven, to whom our hearts Would lift themselves in prayer, Drive from our souls each earthly thought, And show Thy presence there. 2 Each moment of our lives renews The mercies of the Lord; Each moment is itself a gift To bear us on to God. 3 Help us to break the galling chains This world has round us thrown; Each passion of our hearts subdue, Each cherished sin disown. 4 O Father! kindle in our souls A never-dying flame Of holy love, of grateful trust, In Thine almighty name. 42. C. M. Doddridge. Doing All to God. 1 Shine on our souls, Eternal God, With rays of beauty shine; O, let Thy favor crown our days, And all their round be Thine! 2 Did we not raise our hands to Thee, Our hands might toil in vain; Small joy success itself could give If Thou Thy love restrain. 3 With Thee let every week begin, With Thee each day be spent, For Thee each fleeting hour improved, Since each by Thee is lent. 4 Midst hourly cares may love present Its incense at Thy throne; And while the
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