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198 And now we meet at thy command, To seek thy gracious presence here.

4 May this be a much-favour d hour To souls in Satan s bondage led; clothe thy word with sovereign power To break the rocks and raise the dead !

5 Have mercy on our num rous youth, Who, young in years, are old in sin ; And by thy Spirit, and thy truth, Show them the state their souls are in.

6 Then by a Saviour s dying love, To every wounded heart reveal d, Temptations, fears, and guilt remove, And be their sun and strength and shield

7 To mourners speak a cheering word, On seeking souls vouchsafe to shine ; Let poor backsliders be restored, And all thy saints in praises join.

8 hear our prayer, and give us hope, That when thy voice shall call us home, Thou still wilt raise a people up To love and praise thee in our room.

1 SIN has undone our wretched race. But Jesus has restored And brought the sinner face to face With his forgiving Lord.

2 This we repeat, from year to year, And press upon our youth ; Lord, give them an attentive ear ; Lord, save them by thy truth.

3 Blessings upon the rising race ! Make this a happy hour, According to thy richest grace And thine almighty power.