And time, and sense seem all no more;

And heaven comes down our souls to greet,

And glory crowns the mercy-seat!

5 Oh! may my hand forget her skill,

My tongue be silent, cold, and still,

This bounding heart forget to beat,

If I forget the mercy-seat!

Hugh Stowell, 1827.

385 Retreat. L.M.

(796) Design of Prayer.