2. When storms arise, and darkness
The faithful pilgrims' way, [clouds
On either side the angels glide,
To keep the shining way;
And brighter gleams the morning
Behind the gentle rod,

[light

For Christ's redeemed more clearly

see

The shining way of God.-CHO.

3. And soon they walk the golden Not slighted and alone; [streets, On either side the angels glide,

To lead them to the throne: And there they'll wear a starry crown Who once did tire and plod,

For Christ's redeemed as kings shall The shining way of God.

1.

[tread

188. The Pilgrim's Guide. Repeating the first four lines as chorus.

My Saviour, my almighty Friend, When I begin thy praise, Where will the growing numbers end, The numbers of thy grace? Thou art my everlasting trust, And since I knew thy graces first, Thy goodness I adore; I speak thy glories more.

2. My feet shall travel all the length Of the celestial road,

And march with courage in thy

strength,

To see my Father God. When I am filled with sore distress For some surprising sin, I'll plead thy perfect righteousness,

And mention none but thine.

3. How will my lips rejoice to tell
The vict'ries of my King;
My soul redeemed from sin and hell,
Shall thy salvation sing.
Awake, awake, my tuneful powers;
With this delightful song,
I'll entertain the darkest hours,
Nor think the season long.

WATTS

3. Where the music of the ransomed 4. Shall we meet with many a loved one, Rolls in harmony around,

and creation swells the chorus

With its sweet melodious sound?

Torn on earth from our embrace? Shall we listen to their voices, And behold them face to face?

5. Shall we meet with Christ our Saviour When he comes to claim his own? Shall we hear him bid us welcome, And sit down upon his throne?

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FINE.

And with love each bo- som

Al Segno S

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glow-eth In the bright celestial ranks.

2. Oh to reach that clime of gladness,
Be it all my soul's desire;
Whether joy be mine, or sadness,
Upward still would I aspire.

Brief the pang my heart that rendeth,
Brief the joy that swells it here;
But the rapture never endeth

Of that pure and blessed sphere.

3. There is Jesus, my Redeemer,
With the many crowns he wears,
And the scars of earthly wounding,
Precious tokens which he bears;

A. A. G.

Shall We Meet in Heaven?

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2. Shall we wear the snowy robe,

Shall we wear, shall we wear, Shall we wear the snowy robe Worn by saints in heaven? Yes, if we will onward press In the way of holiness, We shall wear the snowy dress Worn by saints in heaven.

3. Shall we strike the golden harp,

Shall we strike, shall we strike, Shall we strike the golden harp, With the choir in heaven? Yes, if from the heart we sing Praises to our Saviour King,

We shall strike the tuneful string
With the choir in heaven.

4. Shall we wear a glorious crown,
Shall we wear, shall we wear,
Shall we wear a glorious crown
On a throne in heaven?
Yes, if we the conflict share,
Every cross with patience bear,
We that glorious crown shall wear
On a throne in heaven.

192. The World Above. 1. HIGH above yon stars of night, Far away, far away,

Floats a world, whose radiant light
Never fades away.

Who shall find admittance there?
Who its boundless joy shall share?
Who within its mansions fair
Pass that endless day?

2. You and I may enter there
If we will, if we will;
Christ for us will homes prepare
Free from every ill:

If we all our sins confess,
He'll convey us by his grace,
Robed in his own righteousness,
There with him to dwell.