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HOLY GHOST to earth descending,
Unto all Thy love commending,
Grace to them and us extending,
Now Thy wondrous work begin.

CHRIST, Who by Thy Cross hast bought us,
Thou, Who free redemption wrought us,
Come, and make them pure within,
Cleanse their souls from stain of sin.

Let songs resound, our thankful joy confessing,
And let us wish them health and wealth and blessing.

Powers that dwell in heavenly places,
Plant within them Christian graces,
Turn away from sin their faces,
Standing alway at their side.

Teach them both from life to gather
Trust in GOD, their loving Father;
While their hearts in Him confide,
Grief will cease, and joy abide.

Let songs resound, our thankful joy confessing,
And let us wish them health and wealth and blessing.
Both Heaven and earth our voices hear delighted:
O sing ye Alleluia, all united. Alleluia.

ST. LUKE xxiv. 49. Behold, I send the promise of My Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

PSALM xlviii. 8. We wait for Thy loving-kindness, O GOD: in the midst of Thy temple.

13. For this GOD is our GOD for ever and ever: He shall be our guide unto death.

lxviii. 19. Praised be the LORD daily even the GOD Who helpeth us, and poureth His benefits upon us.

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REVELATION i. 8. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the LORD, Which is, and Which was, and Which is to come, the Almighty.

xv. 4. Who shall not fear Thee, and glorify Thy Name, O LORD? for Thou only art holy.

ST. MATTHEW vi. 13. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

From the Communion Service. Holy, Holy, Holy, LORD GOD of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full of Thy Glory; Glory be to Thee, O LORD most High. Amen.

O Father, Thine be praise
From all in earth and heaven;
TO JESUS, Son of GOD,
Let endless praise be given.
Thy praise, O Holy Ghost,
Be sounded more and more,
Th' Eternal Three in One,
We worship and adore.

J. V. ROBERTS.

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PROVERBS XIV. 26. In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, and His children shall have a place of refuge. 27. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

J. V. ROBERTS.

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*JESU, priceless treasure,
Source of purest pleasure,
Truest friend to me;
Ah, how long I've panted,
And my heart hath fainted,
Thirsting, LORD, for Thee!
Thine I am, O spotless Lamb,
I will suffer nought to hide Thee,
Nought I ask beside Thee.

(Sung at the same time as the above.)
In Thine arm I rest me,
Foes who would molest me
Cannot reach me here;
Though the earth be shaking,
Every heart be quaking,
JESUS calms my fear;

Fires may flash and thunders crash,
Yea, and sin and hell assail me,
JESUS will not fail me.*

ROMANS viii.

I. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in CHRIST JESUS, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

33. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is GOD that justifieth.

34. Who is he that condemneth? It is CHRIST that died, yea rather, that is risen again, Who is even at the right hand of GOD, Who also maketh intercession for us.

Hence, all fears and sadness,
For the LORD of gladness,
JESUS, enters in ;

They who love the Father,
Though the storms may gather,
Still have peace within;

Yea, whate'er I here must bear,
Still in Thee lies purest pleasure,
JESU, priceless treasure.

J. V. ROBERTS.

Sometimes sung as a separate Anthem.

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ST. JOHN xiv. 27. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

xvi. 6. Because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.

33. But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. xiv. 27. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto

you.

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PSALM XXV. 3. Shew me Thy ways, O LORD, and teach me Thy paths.

4. Lead me forth in Thy truth and learn me, for Thou art the GOD of my salvation; in Thee hath been my hope all the day long.

5. Call to remembrance, O LORD, Thy tender mercies: and Thy loving-kindnesses, which have been ever of old. 6. According to Thy mercy think Thou on me, for Thy goodness.

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PROVERBS iii. 26. The LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

5. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.

23. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.

24. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid : yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

26. The LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

5. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

5, 26. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart: the LORD shall be thy confidence.

J. V. ROBERTS.

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PROVERBS IV. 18. The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. J. V. ROBERTS.

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ISAIAH XIV. 7. The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet : they break forth into singing.

XXV. 9. Lo, This is our GOD; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: This is the LORD; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.

ST. LUKE ii. 15. Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the LORD hath made known unto us.

10. For the angel said, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Which is CHRIST the LORD.

Beside Thy cradle here I stand,

O Thou that ever livest,

And bring Thee with a willing hand
The very gifts Thou givest.
Accept me; 'tis my mind and heart,

My soul, my strength, my every part,
That Thou from me requirest.

All darkness flies before Thy face,
The shades of night to day give place;
In Thy ways lead us ever,

That from Thy sight and glorious light,
Our hearts may wander never.

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PSALM CXXXIX. 23. Try me, O GOD, and seek the ground of my heart: prove me, and examine my thoughts. 24. Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me. v. 8. Make Thy way plain before my face, (cxxxix. 24) and lead me in the way everlasting.

J. V. ROBERTS.