LAUNCH the Life-boat! Heaven, we pray, Smile upon this glorious day.

Grant out Boat may help to save Shipwrecked ciews from watery grave.

When the storm roars loud and high, To the rescue may she fly, Cleave the waves with petrel-grace, Meet the Storm-fiend face to face! Blesa the Boat, and speed her Creiv— Never they their prowess rue : Ever ready may they be To die for heaven's own chivalry.

Noble Boat, for tkee we raise Prayers to HIM whose secret ways Lie amidst earth's fearful things— Lord of law and King of kings ! Bless tlie Boat—in. her we read Symbols of OUT Christian creed.

Nought of strife ber mission here, Spreading death, and shame, and fear.

What more noble can there be Than saving lives from the cruel sea ? Thou who once Thy mandate set, Spake and stilled Genessaret, Breathe a blessing—smile, we pray— Speed oar Boat, and crown the day! IDRIS..