XXVII THANKSGIVING AFTER CHILDBIRTH 1821 1845 WOMAN! the Power who left his throne on high, Did pass dependent on maternal care, His own humanity with Thee will share, Pleased with the thanks that in his People's eye Thou offerest up for safe Delivery From Childbirth's perilous throes. And should the Heir Of thy fond hopes hereafter walk inclined To courses fit to make a mother rue That ever he was born, a glance of mind XXVIII VISITATION OF THE SICK 1821 1845 THE Sabbath bells renew the inviting peal; Inspired, the Church sends ministers to kneel XXIX THE COMMINATION SERVICE 1821 1845 SHUN not this Rite, neglected, yea abhorred, By some of unreflecting mind, as calling Man to curse man, (thought monstrous and appalling.) Thy own, if sorrow for thy sin be dead, Guilt unrepented, pardon unimplored. Two aspects bears Truth needful for salvation; XXX FORMS OF PRAYER AT SEA 1821 1845 To kneeling Worshippers no earthly floor Of a storm-shattered Vessel saved from Wreck XXXI FUNERAL SERVICE 1821 1845 FROM the Baptismal hour, thro' weal and woe, The mortal weight cast off to be laid low. At Jesu's bidding. We rejoice, "O Death, Where is thy Sting? - O Grave, where is thy Victory?" |