3 While we pr^iy for pard ning grace,
Through the dear Redeemer s name,
Show thj reconciled face,
Shine away our sin and shame.
From our worldly care set free,
May we rest this night with thee.
4 When the morn shall bid us rise
May we feel thy presence near !
May thy glory meet our eyes
When we in thy house appear !
There afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting feast.
5 May thy gospel s joyful sound
Conquer sinners comfort saints ;
Make the fruits of grace abound,
Bring relief for all complaints.
Thus may all our Sabbaths prove
Till we join the church above !
THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR.
41.
Ebenezer.—1 Sam. vii, 12.
1 THE Lord, our salvation and light,
The guide and the strength of our days,
Has brought us together to-night,
A new Ebenezer to raise.
The year we have now passed through
His goodness with blessings has crown d;
Each morning his mercies were new ;
Then let our thanksgivings abound.
2 Encompass d with dangers and snares,
Temptations and fears and complaints,
His ear he inclined to our prayers,
His hand open d wide to our wants,
We never besought him in vain ;
When burden d with sorrow or sin,
