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224 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 !

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,