4 May we in safety sleep to-night, For, Lord, the darkness and the light 5 And when the rising sun displays Then shall our grateful morning lays 424 Saturday Evening. 1 ANOTHER Week has passed away, Another Sabbath now draws near; Lord, with thy blessing crown the day, Which all thy children hold so dear. 2 Delivered from its weekly load, How light the happy spirit springs, And soars to thy divine abode, With peace and freedom on its wings. 3 O Lord, those earthly thoughts destroy, Which cling too fondly to our breast, Through grace prepare us to enjoy The coming hours of hallowed rest. 4 And when thy word shall set us free L.M. S. M 425 Saturday Evening. 1 THE hours of evening close; Its lengthened shadows, drawn O'er scenes of earth, invite repose, And wait the Sabbath dawn. 2 So let its calm prevail O'er forms of outward care; 3 Our guardian Shepherd near 4 So may a holier light Than earth's our spirits rouse, And call us, strengthened by his might, 1 SWEET is the light of Sabbath eve, 2 The time how lovely and how still; Peace shines and smiles on all below L. M. The plain, the stream, the wood, the hill— 3 Season of rest, the tranquil soul Feels the sweet calm, and melts to loveAnd while these sacred moments roll, Faith sees the smiling heaven above. 4 Nor will our days of toil be long, Our pilgrimage will soon be trod; And we shall join the ceaseless songThe endless Sabbath of our God. 1 SOFTLY fades the twilight ray Of the holy Sabbath day; Gently as life's setting sun, When the Christian's course is run. 2 Peace is on the world abroad; 3 Still the Spirit lingers near, 7s. 4 Saviour, may our Sabbaths be Days of peace and joy in thee; Till in heaven our souls repose, Where the Sabbath ne'er shall close. '428 The Lord's Prayer. 1 OUR Heavenly Father, hear The prayer we offer now; Thy name be hallowed far and To thee all nations bow. 2 Thy kingdom come; thy will 3 Our daily bread supply, While by thy word we live; 4 From dark temptation's power, Deliver in the evil hour, And guide us to the end. 5 Thine then for ever be Glory and power divine; near, The sceptre, throne, and majesty Of heaven and earth are thine. S. M. 6 Thus humbly taught to pray Through him we come to thee, and say 429 Prayer of Parents for their Children. 2 Shepherd of the fold of God, 3 Shepherd of the fold of God, Fit them for the bliss of heaven. 7s. |