Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in His mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. Leave no unguarded place, No weakness of the soul; Take every virtue, every grace, And fortify the whole. Stand, then, in His great might, With all His strength endued, And take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God: That, having all things done, And all your conflicts past, You may o'ercome thro' Christ alone, And stand complete at last. From strength to strength go on; Wrestle, and fight, and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well-fought day. --_C. Wesley._ Thy will be done! I will not fear The fate provided by Thy love; Though clouds and darkness shroud me here, I know that all is bright above. The stars of heaven are shining on, Though these frail eyes are dimmed with tears; The hopes of earth indeed are gone, But are not ours the immortal years? Father! forgive the heart that clings, Thus trembling, to the things of time; And bid my soul, on angel wings, Ascend into a purer clime. --_J. Roscoe._ No, no, it is not dying To go unto our God, This gloomy earth forsaking, Our journey homeward taking Along the starry road. No, no, it is not dying Heaven's citizen to be; A crown immortal wearing, And rest unbroken sharing, From care and conflict free. No, no, it is not dying To hear this gracious word, "Receive a Father's blessing, Forever more possessing The favor of thy Lord." No, no, it is not dying The Shepherd's voice to know; His sheep he ever leadeth, His peaceful flock he feedeth, Where living pastures grow. No, no, it is not dying To wear a lordly crown; Among God's people dwelling, The glorious triumph swelling Of Him whose sway we own. Oh, no, this is not dying, Thou Saviour of mankind! There, streams of love are flowing, No hindrance ever knowing; Here drops alone we find. --_Malan._ Watchman! tell us of the night, What its signs of promise are.-- Traveler! o'er yon mountain's height, See that glory-beaming star!-- Watchman! does its beauteous ray Aught of hope or joy foretell? Traveler! yes; it brings the day-- Promised day of Israel. Watchman! tell us of the night, Higher yet that stars ascends.-- Traveler! blessedness and light, Peace and truth its course portends! Watchman! will its beams alone Gild the spot that gave them birth?-- Traveler! ages are its own, See, it bursts o'er all the earth. Watchman! tell us of the night, For the morning seems to dawn.-- Traveler! darkness takes its flight, Doubt and terror are withdrawn.-- Watchman! let thy wanderings cease; Hie thee to thy quiet home.-- Traveler! lo! the Prince of Peace, Lo! the son of God is come. --_Bowring._ THE SPIRIT ACCOMPANYING THE WORD OF GOD.