CCXXXVIII. Our Prayers effectual, when we abide in CHRIST, and his Word abideth in us.

HALL; gracious Saviour, All-divine!
Mysterious, ever-living Vine!
To Thee united may we live,
And nourish'd by thine Influence thrive.

Still may our Souls in Thee abide,
Torn by no Tempests from thy Side;
Nor from its Place within our Heart
Thy Promise, or thy Law depart.

Then shall our Pray'rs accepted rise,
Thro' Thee a grateful Sacrifice;
And all our Sighs before thy Throne
Descend in ample Blessings down.

In silent Hope our Souls shall wait
Their Pension from thy Mercy's Gate;
Nor can our Lips or Hearts express
A Wish proportion'd to thy Grace.