And he, poor insect of a summer's day, As of the train of ages-when, alas! Preaches the solemn lesson. He should know Rear'd its huge walls? Oblivion laughs, and says, 2960. REPENTANCE. Blessing of WHEN man is born anew, And being's perfect bliss is given, Lo, a new Eden starts to view, While angel-harps rejoice in heaven 'Tis wondrous all, divinely bright, And the new creature walks in light.—Grinfield. 2961. REPENTANCE. Humility of ON bended knees, replete with godly grief, 2962. REPENTANCE: limit to its power. FOR evils which are 'gainst another done, His temper, therefore, must be well observed: Reprove not in their wrath incensed men ; 2965. REPUTATION. THE purest treasure mortal times afford, Is spotless reputation; that away, Men are but gilded loam, or painted clay. Good name, in man and woman, dear my lord, 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thou sands; But he that filches from me my good name, Thy credit wary keep, 'tis quickly gone : The reputation Of virtuous actions pass'd, if not kept up O reputation! dearer far than life, Thou precious balsam, lovely, sweet of smell, To its first purity and native sweetness.-Sewell. Who swerves from innocence, who makes divorce Of that serene companion-a good name, Recovers not his loss; but walks with shame, With doubt, with fear, and haply with remorse. Wordsworth. He is a poor warder of his fame, who is ever on the watch to keep it spotless: Such care argueth debility, a garrison relying on its sentinel. Passive strength shall scorn excuses, patiently waiting a reaction; He wotteth well that truth is great, and must prevail at last : But fretful weakness hasteth to explain, anxiously dreading prejudice, And ignorant that perishable falsehood dieth as a branch cut off.-Tupper. 2966. RESIGNATION. A call for BE still in God! Who rests on Him And with a spirit fresh and free Through life shall cheerly go. That, falling from the skies, For honour, wealth, or might! Be still in sorrow! 'As God wills! 2967. RESIGNATION. A psalm of What Thou wilt is ever best for me: As Thou wilt! still I can believe, Faith can hold it fast, and feel it sure, As Thou wilt! still I can endure Patiently my daily cross to bear: Why should I complain, a pardon'd child, If the children's portion here I share? As Thou wilt, my Father and my God! I can drink the cup, and bless the rod. Neumeister. 2968. RESIGNATION. A psalm of WE see not, know not; all our way Thy will be done! The flesh may fail, the heart may faint, We take with solemn thankfulness Though dim as yet in tint and line, Thy will be done! And if, in our unworthiness, Strike, Thou the Master, we Thy keys, 2969. RESIGNATION. Cause for ALL are not taken! there are left behind No love in all the world for comforting, Where 'dust to dust' the love from life disjoin'd- I stood alone (as some forsaken lamb Goes bleating up the moors in weary dearth), Crying 'Where are ye, O my loved and loving?' I know a Voice would sound, 'Daughter, I AM; Can I suffice for Heaven, and not for earth?' Mrs Browning. 2970. RESIGNATION. Christian THY way, not mine, O Lord, However dark it be! Lead me by Thine own hand, It will be still the best, It leads me to Thy rest. I would not, if I might : With joy or sorrow fill, Choose Thou my good and ill.-Bonar. 2971. RESIGNATION: its blessedness. BLINDFOLDED and alone I stand Blindfolded and alone I wait; 'Not as I will,' the sound grows sweet, 'Not as I will;' the darkness feels 'Not as I will,' because the One 'Not as we will.'-Helen Hunt. 2972. RESIGNATION. Perfect If I have strength to do Thy will, That should be power enough for me, Whether to walk or to sit still Th' appointment of the day may be. And if by sickness I may grow More patient, holy, and resign'd, And rest-I need not seek it here- Rest shall be given by Thy will. Lord, I have given my life to Thee, And every day and hour is Thine, What Thou appointest, let them be, Thy will is better, Lord, than mine. 2973. RESIGNATION. Prayer for I ASK not now for gold to gild A rose-cloud dimly seen above, Melting in heaven's blue depths away, But, bow'd in lowliness of mind, O Father, to Thine own. To-day, beneath Thy chastening eye, A marvel seems the universe, A miracle our life and death; In vain I task mine aching brain, And poor and blind is man. And now my spirit sighs for home, And longs for light whereby to see, And like a weary child would come, O Father, unto Thee. Though oft, like letters traced on sand, My weak resolves have pass'd away, In mercy lend Thy helping hand Unto my prayer to-day!- Whittier. 2974. RESIGNATION. Prayer for O THOU, whose sacred feet have trod, My spirit to its chastening stroke I meekly would resign, Nor murmur at the heaviest yoke That tells me I am Thine. Give me the spirit of Thy trust, To suffer as a son,To say, though lying in the dust, My Father's will be done! I know that trial works for ends Too high for sense to trace,— That oft in dark attire He sends Some embassy of grace. May none depart till I have gain'd And learn'd, though late, I entertain'd So shall I bless the hour that sent And build an altar by the tent 2975. RESIGNATION. Prayers for THOU Power Supreme! whose mighty scheme CHILDREN, that lay their pretty garlands by So piteously, yet with a humble mind; Sailors, who, when their ship rocks in the wind, Cast out her freight with half-averted eye, Riches for life exchanging solemnly, Lest they should never gain the wished-for shoreThus we, O Father, standing Thee before, Do lay down at Thy feet without a sigh, Each after each, our precious things and rare, Our dear heart-jewels and our garlands fair. Perhaps Thou knewest that the flower would die, And the long-voyaged hoards be found but dust; So took'st them, while unchanged. To Thee we trust For incorruptible treasure: Thou art just. D. M. Muloch Craik, 2978. RESIGNATION. Reasons for LET nothing make thee sad or fretful Or too regretful; Be still; What God hath order'd must be right. Why shouldst thou fill to-day with sorrow One watches all with care most true, Only be steadfast, never waver, 2979. REST. Hymn of REST, weary soul ! The penalty is borne, the ransom paid, Rest, weary heart, From all thy silent griefs, and secret pain, Thy profitless regrets, and longings vain; Wisdom and love have order'd all the past, All shall be blessedness and light at last ; Cast off the cares that have so long opprest; Rest, sweetly rest! Rest, weary head! Lie down to slumber in the peaceful tomb: Rest, spirit free! In the green pastures of the heavenly shore, 2980. REST. Idleness is not ABSENCE of occupation is not rest; Cowper. 2981. REST: only to be found in God. MADE for Thyself, O God! Made for Thy love, Thy service, Thy delight; Yet the heart turns away Nor can the vain toil cease, No lambkin by its shepherd borne, The grateful shade possessing; No warrior, home returning ; Oh winning words! Come unto me, For praise Thy peace deserveth. Which Heaven for me reserveth! 2983. REST: the gift of Christ. 'COME ye yourselves apart, and rest awhile, With labour weary, and with crowds opprest;" Straightway they cross the sea at His behest, Their leisure sweeten'd by the Master's smile. 'Come to the lonely shore, or forest aisle,' To us His gracious word is now addrest, 'Come to the mountain-solitude, and rest, Where peaceful hours may careful hearts beguile.' My Master, in Thine hand it is to measure My times of work and weariness for Thee: My times of rest return at Thy good pleasure, By lake or mountain, wood or murmuring sea: But, to give sweetness to my hours of leisure, Come Thou Thyself, O Lord, and rest with me! Wilton. 2984. REST: the reward of the righteous. HAIL, heavenly voice, once heard in Patmos ; 'Write, Henceforth the dead who die in Christ are blest : |