Those joys which earth cannot afford And while we pass this vale of tears, Once more our welcome we repeat; 163 s. M. Dismission of Members. BEDDOME 1 EACH other we have own'd, And dwelt in peace and love; And now though call'd awhile to part, Farewell ye friends belov'd, 3 The mercy of the Lord Attend the way you go, 4 His faithfulness and truth direct, To Jesu's tender care, Our shepherd and our guide, 5 Keep near your gracious Lord, CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. 164 L. M. Seeking direction in the choice of a Pastor. DODDRIDGE 1 SHEPHERD of Israel, bend thine ear Thy servants' groans indulgent hear Perplex'd, distress'd, to thee we cry, And seek the guidance of thine eye. Send forth, O Lord, thy truth and light, Return, in ways of peace return, 65 L. M. On the appointment of a MONTGOMERY. WE bid thee welcome in the name Of Jesus our exalted head; Come as a servant-so He came, Come as a Shepherd; guard and keep Come as an Angel, hence to guide 4 Come as a Teacher, sent from God Charged his whole counsel to decla Lift o'er our ranks the prophet's ro While we uphold thy hands with pra 5 Come as a Messenger of peace, Fill'd with the spirit, fir'd with love 'Live to behold our large increase, And die to meet us all above, 166 8. 7. 4. Settlement of a Minis AN 1 WELCOME, Welcome, blessed serv Messenger of Jesu's grace! (0 how beautiful the feet of Them who bring good news of peac Sound the gospel trumpet loud. 2 Saviour, bless his message to us, To our poor and helpless souls! Gracious Lord, give grace and glory From henceforth, for evermore ! 167 C. M. Ordination of Ministers. DODDRIDGE. LET Zion's Watchmen all awake, Now let them from the mouth of God 2 'Tis not a cause of small import 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heav'nly bliss forego; For souls, which must for ever live |