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THE CROSS.

Thine enemy there has this evil design'd,
And he is both subtile and strong.

GOSPEL LIGHT.

CHILD of mercy, mayst thou never
Forget what God has done for thee,—
From vanity and vice to sever,

To break thy bonds, and set thee free.
Think, how many in creation

Yet dwell beneath the shades of night Whilst, through the power of Revelation, Thou art brought to life and light.

THE CROSS.

AH wherefore thus fly from the cross

Which thy Saviour has borne for thy sake? It will lead thee to pain and remorse, With anguish thy steps to retake. Behold thy Redeemer, and weep,

That his power thou should'st dare to dený;
Let thy sorrow, like Peter's, be deep,
Reproved by the glance of his eye.
No longer the warfare withstand,

But bravely go forth in his might;
When resign'd to the word of command,

Thou wilt find that his burden is light.

THE OPPRESSED.

JOY AND SORROW.

TAKE not thy flight when joy surrounds,
For that will quickly pass away;
Sink not too deep when sorrow wounds,
But hope to see a brighter day.
Flee to thy Saviour; yield the rein
Into His all-directing hand;

Let Him impel, let Him restrain,

And follow his divine command:

So shalt thou live, unmov'd by earthly things,
A peaceful subject of the King of Kings.

THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP.

WHEN, through unwatchfulness, my mind
Is tempted far to roam,

A gentle, peaceful crook, inclined,

Invites the wanderer home:

So cares my Shepherd for his sheep,
And shelters from the foe,

Q that I could but centre deep,
To feel his mercy glow.

THE OPPRESSED.

HOWE'ER afflicted, cast thy care

On him who hears the secret prayer;

Thy helper is not far removed,

But comes to aid his child beloved.

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LOVE THY NEIGHBOR.

Resign to him thy heart and will,
Soon shalt thou feel consoled and still;
His holy word thy strength shall be,
Shall burst thy bonds, and set thee free.

THE SCHOOL.

THE cross has ever been the school
To make the christian wise,
Yet leads him to appear a fool
In worldly-blinded eyes;

If thou wilt learn the lesson given,

Obedient to his word,

Thou shalt become a child of heaven,

Instructed by the Lord.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR.

WITH Compassion and with love,

Behold thy neighbour in distress,—

An equal child of God above,

Though press'd with want and wretchedness.

The great Provider, by thy hand,

These poor opprest from want would free;

Dare not his providence withstand,

Lest he should cease to care for thee.

THE FAREWELL.

THE SAVIOUR'S VOICE.

Ir without our heavenly Guide
We venture on life's flowing tide,
What wonder if, by tempests tost,
Our little shatter'd bark be lost!
O let us, then, his aid entreat,-
Humbly waiting at his feet,

His ever-sacred voice to hear,

Which speaks in accents soft and clear,
"Who follows Me through cross and strife,
Shall surely have the Light of Life."

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THE WAY TO CONQUER.

FAITHFUL on the watch to stand,
Waiting for the Chief's command,
Wherever thou canst safely see
The motions of the enemy;
When he comes on with fearful stride,
Keeping to thy Captain's side,
Not daring to unsheath the sword
Till he shall give th' important word;
His word shall make the foe retreat,
Or crush his power beneath thy feet.

THE FAREWELL.

THE Saviour's banner is unfurl'd

For all who love his name;

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THE FAREWELL.

Wherever scatter'd through the world,
These still his power proclaim.
Let us listen to his call,

Let us follow Him through all.
Then, however far removed,
In Him we shall unite,-
Sing praises to our best beloved,

And meet in realms of light.