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1. THE Lord is my Shepherd, how happy am I!
How tender and watchful my wants to supply!
He daily provides me with raiment and food,
Whate'er he denies me is meant for my good.

2. The Lord is my Shepherd, then I must obey
His gracious commandment, and walk in his way;
His fear he will teach me, my heart he'll renew,
And though I'm so sinful, my sins he'll subdue.

3. The Lord is my Shepherd, how happy am I!
I'm blest while I live, and I'm blest when I die;
In death's gloomy valley no evil I'll dread,
"For I will be with thee," my Shepherd hath said.

4. "The Lord is my Shepherd," I'll sing with delight,
Till called to adore him in regions of light;
Then praise him, with angels, to bright harps of gold,
And ever and ever his glory behold.

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The Brighter World.

1. I WOULD not live alway! I ask not to stay Where storm after storm rises dark o'er the way; The few lurid mornings that dawn on us here Are enough for life's woes-full enough for its cheer.

2. I would not live alway, thus fettered by sin!
Temptation without and corruption within!
E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled with fears,
And the cup of thanksgiving with penitent tears.

3. I would not live alway! no, welcome the tomb!
Since Jesus has lain there I dread not its gloom;
There sweet be my rest till he bid me arise,
To hail him in triumph descending the skies.

4. Who, who would live alway, away from his GodAway from yon heaven, that blissful abode, Where the rivers of pleasure flow o'er the bright plains,

And the noontide of glory eternally reigns;

5. Where the saints of all ages in harmony meet,
Their Saviour and brethren transported to greet,
While the anthems of rapture unceasingly roll,
And the smile of the Lord is the feast of the soul !

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1. THOU sweet gliding Kedron, by thy silver stream, Our Saviour would linger in moonlight's soft beam; And by thy bright waters till midnight would stay,

And lose in thy murmurs the toils of the day.

2. How damp were the vapors that fell on his head; How hard was his pillow, how humble his bed; The angels beholding, amazed at the sight, Attended their Master with solemn delight.

3. O garden of Olives, thou dear honored spot,
The fame of thy wonders shall ne'er be forgot;
The theme most transporting to seraphs above,
The triumph of sorrow, the triumph of love.

4. Come, saints, and adore him; come bow at his feet;

O give him the glory, the praise that is meet;
Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise,

And join the full chorus that gladdens the skies.

DOXOLOGY.

O FATHER Almighty, to thee be addressed,
With Christ and the Spirit, one God, ever blest,
All glory and worship from earth, and from heaven,
As was, and is now, and shall ever be given.

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Praise to the Trinity.

1. GLORY to the Father give,

God in whom we move and live; Children's prayers he deigns to hear, Children's songs delight his ear. 2. Glory to the Son we bring,

Christ, our prophet, priest, and king; Children, raise your sweetest strain To the Lamb, for he was slain. 3. Glory to the Holy Ghost; Be this day a pentecost! Children's minds may he inspire, Touch their tongues with holy fire.

4. Glory in the highest be

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To the blessed Trinity,

For the gospel from above,

For the word that "God is love."

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Prayer for a New Heart.

1. GoD of mercy! God of love!
Hear me from thy throne above;
Teach me how in truth to pray :
Take my sinful heart away.

2. Often I offend thee, Lord,
I neglect thy holy word,
Break thy blessed Sabbath day:
Take my rebel heart away.

3. When my friends and teachers kind,
Bid me their instruction mind,
And I talk or idly play;
Take my careless heart away.

And ungrateful tempers show,
Evil things I do and say:
Take my wicked heart away.

5. When of Jesus' love I'm told,
And my heart is dull and cold;
Oh! to me thy love display:
Take my stony heart away.

6. Mould my nature all afresh; Give to me the "heart of flesh;" For I know that grace divine Changes even hearts like mine.

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The Accepted Offering.

1. LORD, what off'ring shall we bring,
At thine altars when we bow?
Hearts, the pure unsullied spring,
Whence the kind affections flow;
Soft compassion's feeling soul,

By the melting eye expressed;
Sympathy, at whose control

Sorrow leaves the wounded breast;

2. Willing hands to lead the blind, Bind the wounded, feed the poor; Love, embracing all our kind; Charity, with liberal store:Teach us, O thou heavenly King, Thus to show our grateful mind, Thus the accepted offering bring, Love to thee and all mankind.