562 THE RIGHT IMPROVEMENT Or LIFE. through a tedious war, I may have reason to hope for a brighter crown. Wemay humbly wait for a reward in proportion to the work, according to the encouragements of the bible, while we still acknowledge that it is free and sovereign graceboth enables us to hold out working, and bestows the rich reward." 4nen HYMN FOR SERMON XXXIX. The Right Improvement of Life. AND is this life prolong'd tome ? Are days and seasons given? Shall I not then prepare to be A fitterheir for heaven ? I'll never let these moments pass, These golden hours be gone; Lord, I accept thy offer'd grace, I bowbefore thy throne. Now cleanse my soulfrom ev'ry sin, By my Redeemer's blood ; Now let my fleshand heart begin The honours of my God. Let me no more my sosti defile With sin'sdeceitful toys ; Let cheerful hope encreasing still, Approach to heavenly joys. My thankful lips shall loud proclaim; The wonders of thy praise, Andspread the savour of thy name, Where e'er I speed my days. On earth let my example shine; And when I leave this state, May heaven receive this soul of mist To bliss divinely grout.
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