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My brethren, from my heart belov'd

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #563 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Pastoral Lyrics: 1 My brethren from my heart belov'd, Whose welfare fills my daily care, My present joy, my future crown, The word of exhortation hear. 2 Stand fast upon the solid rock Of the Redeemer's righteousness: Adorn the gospel with your lives, And practise what your lips profess. 3 With pleasure meditate the hour, When he, descending from the skies, Shall bid your bodies, mean and vile, In his all-glorious image rise. 4 Glory in his dear, honor'd name, To him inviolably cleave: Your all he purchas'd by his blood, Nor let him less than all receive. 5 Such is your pastor's faithful charge, Whose soul desires not yours, but you; O may he, at the Lord's right hand, Himself and all his people view! Scripture: Philippians 4:1

When Paul was parted from his friends

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #564 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Pastoral Lyrics: 1 When Paul was parted from his friends, It was a weeping day; But Jesus made them all amends, And wip'd their tears away. 2 In heav'n they met again with joy, Secure, no more to part; Where praises ev'ry tongue employ, And pleasure fills each heart. 3 Thus all the preachers of his grace Their children soon shall meet; Together see their Saviour's face, And worship at his feet. 4 But they who heard the word in vain, Though oft and plainly warn'd, Will tremble when they meet again, The ministers they scorn'd. 5 On your own heads your blood will fall, If any perish here; The preachers who have told you all, Shall stand approv'd and clear. 6 Yet, Lord to save themselves alone, Is not their utmost view; O hear their pray'r, thy message own, And save their hearers too. Scripture: Acts 20:26

Thus spake the Saviour, when he sent

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #565 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Ordination and Licensure Lyrics: 1 Thus spake the Saviour, when he sent His ministers to preach his word; They through the world obedient went, And spread the gospel of their Lord. 2 "Go forth, ye heralds, in my name; Bid the whole earth my grace receive; The gospel jubilee proclaim, And call them to repent and live. 3 "The joyful news to all impart, And teach them where salvation lies; Bind up the broken, bleeding heart, And wipe the tear from weeping eyes. 4 "Be wise as serpents where you go, But harmless as the peaceful dove; And let your heav'n-taught conduct show, That you're commission'd from above. 5 "Freely from me ye have receiv'd; Freely in love to others give; Thus shall your doctrines be believ'd, And by your labour sinners live." 6 Happy those servants of the Lord, Who thus their Master's will obey How rich, how full is their reward, Reserv'd until the final day!

Let Zion's watchmen all awake

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #567 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Ordination and Licensure Lyrics: 1 Let Zion's watchmen all awake, And take the alarm they give; Now let them from the mouth of God Their solemn charge receive. 2 'Tis not a cause of small import The pastor's care demands; but what might fill an angel's heart, And fill'd a Saviour's hands. 3 They watch for souls, for which the Lord Did heavenly bliss forgo; For souls which must forever live In raptures, or in wo. 4 All to the great tribunal haste, Th'account to render there; And shouldst thou strictly mark our faults, Lord, how should we appear? 5 May they that Jesus, whom they preach, Their own Redeemer see; And watch thou daily o'er their souls, That they may watch for thee. Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Shepherd of Israel, bend thine ear

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #570 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Congregational. Seeking a Minister Lyrics: 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. 2 Thy comprehensive view surveys Our wandering paths, our trackless ways; Send forth, O Lord, thy truth and light, To guide our doubtful footsteps right. 3 With longing eyes, behold, we wait In suppliant crowds at mercy's gate: Our drooping hearts, O God, sustain: Shall Israel seek thy face in vain? 4 O Lord, in ways of peace return, Nor let thy flock neglected mourn; May our blest eyes a shepherd see, Dear to our souls, and dear to thee. 5 Fed by his care, our tongues shall raise A cheerful tribute to thy praise; Our children learn the grateful song, And theirs the cheerful notes prolong. Scripture: Ezra 8:21

Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #572 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Having obtained a Minister Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of Israel, thou dost keep With constant care, thy humble sheep; By thee inferior pastors rise To feed our souls, and bless our eyes. 2 To all thy churches such impart, Modell'd by thy own gracious heart, Whose courage, watchfulness, and love, Men may attest, and God approve. 3 Fed by their active tender care, Healthful may all thy sheep appear, And, by their fair example led, The way to Zion's pastures tread! 4 Here hast thou listen'd to our vows, And scatter'd blessings on thy house; Thy saints are succor'd, and no more As sheep without a guide deplore. 5 Completely heal each former stroke, And bless the shepherd and the flock; Confirm the hopes thy mercies raise, And own this tribute of our praise.

To thy great name, O Prince of peace

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #573 (1828) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Having obtained a Minister Lyrics: 1 To thy great name, O Prince of peace, Our grateful songs we raise: Accept, thou Sun of righteousness, The tribute of our praise. 2 In widow'd state these walls no more Their mourning weeds shall wear; Thy messenger shall joy restore, And ev'ry loss repair. 3 Thy providence our souls admire, With joy its windings trace; And shout, in one united choir, The triumphs of thy grace. 4 Our happy union, Lord, maintain, Here let thy presence dwell; And thousands, loos'd from Satan's chain, Raise from the brink of hell. 5 Distressed churches pity, Lord, Their dismal breaches close, Their sons unite in sweet accord, And troubled minds compose. 6 In all be purity maintain'd, Peace like a river flow; And pious zeal, and love unfeign'd, In ev'ry bosom glow.

With heavenly pow'r, O Lord, defend

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #574 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Having obtained a Minister Lyrics: 1 With heavenly pow'r, O Lord, defend Him whom we now to thee commend; His person bless, his soul secure, And make him to the end endure. 2 Gird him with all-sufficient grace; Direct his feet in paths of peace: Thy truth and faithfulness fulfil, And help him to obey thy will. 3 Before him thy protection send, O love him, save him to the end: Nor let him, as thy pilgrim, rove Without the convoy of thy love. 4 Enlarge, inflame, and fill his heart; In him thy mighty pow'r exert; That thousands yet unborn may praise The wonders of redeeming grace.

O thou, before whose gracious throne

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #575 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Sickness of their Minister Lyrics: 1 O thou, before whose gracious throne We bow our suppliant spirits down, Thou know'st the anxious cares we feel, And all our trembling lips would tell. 2 Avert thy swift descending stroke, Nor smite the shepherd of the flock, Lest o'er the barren waste we stray, To prowling wolves an easy prey. 3 Restore him, sinking to the grave, Stretch out thine arm, make haste to save; Back to our hope and wishes give, And bid our friend and father live. 4 Yet, if our supplications fail, And prayers and tears can naught prevail, Condemn'd on this dark desert coast To mourn our much-lov'd leader lost; 5 Be thou his strength, be thou his stay, Support him through the gloomy way; Comfort his soul, surround his bed, And guide him through the dreary shade. 6 Around him may thy angels wait, Deck'd with their robes of heavenly state, To teach his happy soul to rise, And waft him to his native skies.

Since we are call'd to part

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #576 (1828) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ The Minister going on a Journey Lyrics: 1 Since we are call'd to part From our beloved friend, We take our leave as one in heart, And him to God commend. 2 Go with thy servant, Lord, His ev'ry step attend; All needful help to him afford, And bless him to the end. 3 Preserve him from all wrong, Stand thou at his right hand; To keep him from the sland'rous tongue, And persecuting band. 4 May he proclaim aloud The wonders of thy grace; And do thou to the list'ning crowd His faithful labours bless. 5 Shine on his works below, With ever gracious beams; Till thou in heaven his crown bestow Adorn'd with brighter gems. 6 We for his journey pray, Nor may our prayers cease, That God would bless him in his way, And bring him back in peace. 7 Farewll, dear pastor, go-- We part with thee in love; And if we meet no more below, O may we meet above.