Excerpt: ... all thy record yet, Though perseveringly I try; But teach me, Lord! and none shall be More prompt, more pleased to learn of thee. 466. S. M. Herbert. Doing all to the Glory of God. 1 Teach me, my God and King, In all things thee to see; And what I do in anything, To do it as for thee! 2 To scorn the senses' sway, While still to thee I tend; In all I do be thou the way,-- In all be thou the end. 3 All may of thee partake: Nothing so small can be, But draws, when acted for thy sake, Greatness and worth from thee. 4 If done beneath thy laws, Even servile labors shine; Hallowed is toil, if this the cause, The meanest work divine. 467. 8s. 7s. & 4s. M. Oliver. God the Pilgrim's Guide and Strength. 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this mortal land: I am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, Be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Bear me through the swelling current; Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises I will ever give to thee. 468. C. M. Wreford. Prayer for Faith. 1 Lord! I believe; thy power I own, Thy word I would obey; I wander comfortless, and lone, When from thy truth I stray. 2 Lord! I believe; but gloomy fears Sometimes bedim my sight; I look to thee with prayers and tears, And cry for strength and light. 3 Lord! I believe; but oft, I know, My faith is cold and weak; Strengthen my weakness, and bestow The confidence I seek! 4 Yes, I believe; and only thou Canst give my soul relief; Lord! to thy truth my spirit bow, Help thou my unbelief! 469. S. M. Watts. Safety in God. 1 When overwhelmed with grief, My heart within me dies; Helpless and far from all relief, To heaven I lift mine eyes. 2 O lead me to the rock That's high above my head; And...
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