On His Birthday, Hymn 40

Friend of all who seek Thy favour,
Us defend
To the end,
Be our utmost Saviour.

Us, -who join on earth to' adore Thee,
Guard, and love,
Till above
Both appear before Thee.

Fix on Thee our whole affection,
Love Divine,
Keep us Thine,
Safe in Thy protection.

Christ, of all our conversation
Be the scope,
Lift us up
To Thy full salvation.

Bring us every moment nearer;
Fairer rise
In our eyes,
Dearer still, and dearer.

Infinitely dear and precious,
With Thy love
From above
Evermore refresh us.

Strengthen'd by the cordial blessing
Let us haste
To the feast,
Feast of joys unceasing.

Perfect let us walk before Thee,
Walk in white
To the sight
Of Thy heavenly glory.

Both with calm impatience press on
To the prize,
Scale the skies,
Take entire possession:
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Drink of life's exhatistless river,
Take of Thee,
Life's fair Tree,
Eat, and live for ever!