The Presence of Jesus.

1 When, blest Redeemer, thou art near,
The soul enjoys a sacred peace:
Thy presence calms our every fear,
And gives from every doubt release.

2 Be with us now, in truth and love,
In strength that conquers every sin;
O, cleanse, and bless, and lift above,
And may thy cross our hearts still win.

3 In suffering may we strength receive
From memory of thy victory won;
In doubt our drooping hopes revive;--
Thus be thy presence with us shown!

4 Be ever near our spirits, Lord;
And, drawn by sympathy, may we
Still, through thy cross, thy life, thy word,
In faith and love come near to thee!

155. S. M. C. Wesley.

Presence of Jesus.

1 Not in the name of pride
Or selfishness we're met;
From worldly paths we turn aside,
And worldly thoughts forget.

2 Jesus, we look to thee,
Thy promised presence claim!
Thou in the midst of us shalt be,
Assembled in thy name.

3 Present we know thou art;
But, O, thyself reveal!
Now, Lord, let every bounding heart
Thy peace and gladness feel!

4 O, may thy quickening voice
The death of sin remove;
And bid our inmost souls rejoice
In hope of perfect love!

156. 10s. M. T. Parker.

Christ the Way, the Truth and the Life.

1 O Thou great Friend to all the sons of men,
Who once appeared in humblest guise below,
Sin to rebuke, to break the captive's chain,
And call thy brethren forth from want and woe;

2 We look to thee! thy truth is still the Light,
Which guides the nations, groping on their way,
Stumbling and falling in disastrous night,
Yet hoping ever for the perfect day.

3 Yes! thou art still the Life; thou art the way
The holiest know;--Light, Life, and Way of heaven!
And they who dearest hope, and deepest pray,
Toil by the light, life, way, which thou hast given.

157. C. M. Anonymous.

One in Christ.

1 A Holy air is breathing round,
A fragrance from above;
Be every soul from sense unbound,
Be every spirit love.

2 O God, unite us heart to heart,
In sympathy divine,