Let the Gospel of thy dear Son
Have success in its purpose of love;
And the spirit and power of his cross
Triumph over the woes of the world.

To him be glory in his Church for ever. Amen.

HYMNS.

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HYMN S.

1. C. M.

1 FATHER in heaven, to whom our hearts
Would lift themselves in prayer,
Drive from our souls each earthly thought,
And show thy presence there.

2 Help us to break the galling chains
This world has round us thrown;
Each passion of our hearts subdue,
Each cherished sin disown.

3 O Father! kindle in our souls A never-dying flame

Of holy love, of grateful trust

In thine almighty name.

2. C. M.

1 WHAT secret hand, at morning light,
Softly unseals mine eye,

Draws back the curtain of the night,
And opens earth and sky?

2 'T is thine, O God! -the same that kept
My resting hours from harm;
No ill came near me, for I slept
Beneath th' Almighty's arm.

3 May that sure hand uphold me still
Through life's uncertain race,

To bring me to thy holy hill,
And to thy dwelling-place.

3. C. M.

1 BLEST day of God! most calm, most bright, The first and best of days;

The laborer's rest, the saint's delight,
The day of prayer and praise!

2 My Saviour's face made thee to shine
His rising thee did raise;

And made thee heavenly and divine
Beyond all other days.