CCXL. The Apostles and Christians chosen by CHRIST to bring forth permanent Fruit.

I Own, my GOD, thy sov'reign Grace,
And bring the Praise to Thee;
If Thou my chosen Portion art,
Thou first hast chosen me.

My gracious Counsellor and Guide
Will hear me when I pray;
Nor, while I urge a Saviour's Name,
Will frown my Soul away.

Blest Jesus, animate my Heart
With Beams of heav'nly Love,
And teach that cold unthankful Soil
The heav'nly Seed t' improve.

In copious Show'rs thy Spirit send
To water all the Ground;
So to the Honour of thy Name
Shall lasting Fruit be found.