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DOCTOR W A T. f^
^u;^si\^y^
• F THE
PSALMS
O F
DAVID,
CORRECTED an» ENLARGED.
By JOEL BARLOW.
To which is added A COLLECTION ok
HYMNS;
The whole applied to the State of the Chuisti aw Church in General.
Luke xxiv. ^f// ihh/gs fnuft h^ fulfilled nJuhicB •vjere <vjrittcn in the Psalms concsming me,
HARTFORD: Printed by BARLOW akd BABCOC:a>
M, D C C, L X XX V.
AT a meeting of the General AfTociation of t]i« State of Conne*flicat in June laft, it was thought expedient, that a number of the Pfalms in Dodor Watts'sverfion, which are locally appropriated>ihould be altered and applied to the Hate of the Chriftian Church in general, and not to any particular coun- try; and finding fome attempts had been made to alter and apply thofe Pfalms to America, or parti- cular parts of America, tending to deflroy that uni- formity in the ufe of Pfalmody, fo defireable in reli- gious alTemblies ; they appointed the Rev. MeiTrs. 'timothy Pit kin , John Smally and Theodore Hinfdale, a. Committee to confer with and apply to Mr. Joel BarloiVy of Hartford, to make the propofed al- terations. Thefe, together with the additions and the collection of Hymns annexed to this Edition, we have carefully examined and approved ; and we therefore recommend them to theuie of the Church of Chrift> for the purpofes of public wor(hip and private devo- tion. TIMOTHY PITKIN, 7 ^ . , .,
JOHN SMALLY , ( ^^^"^^l,"^! ^^\
THEODORE HINSDALE, i^"'"' Afi^^^^ion. The following gentlemen, appointed by particular Afibciations, to examine and revife, concur in the above recommendation.
NATHAN WILLIAMS, THOMAS W. BRAY, NATHAN PERKINS,
PREFACE.
T'HE reafomfor undertakin£theCorre5lioni an^Ad-- ditionSy contained in this Edition of the P J alms are fufficiently explained in the foregoing Narrati've of the 4ieneral Ajjociation^ s Committee, Yet the difficulty 9f gi<ving general fatisfadion in attempts of this kind, cannot he realized till the experiment be made. Among the many Verfions njohich ha^oe heen gi-ven of thefe Divine Songs, in order to adapt them to the chrrjiian State and WorJUtip, that ^Doctor Watts is un^ douhtedly in many rejpedts to be preferred. His Appli^ cationof the prophetic pajjages; his eajy and natural ex~ plication of parts that are in any meafure okjcure j his pure and eh uated Jirains of devotion , Jo pleafing to every pious and attevti"je Reader, hanje perhaps ne^ver heen equalled in our Language : And njoith refpeSi t9 his fiyle and manner of <verff cation, they are not only tetter adapted to the capacities of comniovy ajjemblies and the ealy folemnity of church mujic , than any o^ler that ha've yet appeared', but it may be prefumed that na Feet after hiyn'^Lvill fucceed in compofng de^votionalfongs^ ^without taking his model effyle and 'verfficatnn fvhm DoSlor Watts. Were it not for his local apprnp-riati-^ onoffome Pfalms, and his omijjion of afei'j others, his Verjion nuould doubtlefs ha've been ujed for many ages ^without an amendment . But as the author of thefe eorreSlions is employed, dirededandfupported by fo re- fpe6iable a Body a^ thenxjhole Clergy of the State ; and as it is an object of great importance that harmony and U7iifor?nify Jhould be ejiablijhed as extenfvely as pojji- ile in the ufe of Plalmody, he has not only avoided alt local applications, but has made fome fighter correal- ens in point of elegance, ivhere the ruhs of grammar y eftahlijhedfnci the time of Doctor Watts, ha've made it neceffary.
The Pfalms confider ably altered are the 21/?, 60// > 67/^, ']^th, \z\th, \df]th 'y thofc cmiiied by DoStor Watts, are the z%th, 43^, 52^', 54^.^, 59//^, (i\th, 'JOth, 'jgth, %%th,\o'^th,\'i^jth, ij^oth.
The Hymns are fele^fd chiefly from Dollar Watts j h Z lome
T It E F A C E.
/bmf ate entirely new. It ivas thought advifeahle /# bind them in the fame volume ^ that Jacramental and •ther particular occajtons, not provided for in the Book (yfPfalms, might bejiipplied luith fuitablefonpofdi" *uotion^
? » A L M
IMITATION O F T H E
PSALM S
O F
DAVID.
Psalm I. Common Metre, Th Way and End of the Righteous and the Wkked:,
KLEST is the man who fliuns the place. Where finners love to meet ; Who fears to tread their wicked ways. And hates the fcofFv^r's feat.
2 But in the flatutes of the Lord, Has plac'd his chief delight ;
By day he reads or hears the word. And meditates by night.
3 [He like a plant of generous kind By living waters fet,
Safe from the ftorms and blafling wind> Enjoys a peaceful ilate. J
Green a5 the leaf, and ever fair
Shall his Profeifion Ihine ; While fruits of holinefs appear
Like clullers on the vine, J Not fo the impious and unjud ;
What vain deligns they form ! Their hopes are blown -iway HLe dull,
Or diaff h-«fore tiie ftorm.* i Ska^a
3 P S J L M h
6 Sinners In judgement Hiall not (land
Among the fons of grace. When C^rifl the judge at his right-hand Appoints his faints a place.
7 His eje beholds the path they tread.
His heart approves it well ; But crooked ways of finners lead Down to the gates of hell.
Psalm I. Short Metre.
^he Saint happy-, the Sinner mijerahle^
1 / I VHE man is ever bleft,
J[ Who fhuns the finners* ways.
Among their councils never lland§» Nor takes the fcorner's place :
2 But makes the law of GOD
His ftudy and delight, Amidft the labours of the day,. And watches of the night,
J He like a tree fhall thrive. With waters rear the root ; Frefh as the leaf his name fhall live> His works are heavenly fruit.
4 Not fo th' ungodly race.
They nofuch bleffings find : Their hopes ihall fiee like empty chafF Before the driving wind.
5 How will they bear to f!and
Before that judgement feat. Where all the faints at ChrijYs right-hand
In full afiembly meet ? ^ He knows and he approves
The way the righteous go : But finners and their works Ihall meet
A dreadfoi overthrow.
Psalm
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Psalm I. Long Metre. The Dijerence betnxjeen the Righteous and the Wicked^ I f yAPPY the man, whofe cautious feet ljj[ Shun the broad way where ftnnera go.
Who hates the place where Acheifts meet. And fears to talk as fcoffers do.
s He loves t'employ his morning-light Among the flatutes of the Lord; And fpends the wakeful hours of night. With pleafure pond'ring o'er the word.
3 He, like a plant by gentle ftreams. Shall fiourifh in immortal green ; And Heaven will fhine with kindeil beam?. On every work his hands begin.
^ But finners iind their counfels crofs'd ;
As chaff before the tempell flies ;
So Ihall their hopes be blown and lofl.
When the laft trumpet fiiakes the Ikies. J In vain the rebel feeks to Hand
In judgment with the pious race ;
The dreadful Judge with Item commanil
Divides him to a different place. 6 ** Strait is the way my faints have trod,
" I blefs'd the path, and drew it plain ;
<* But you would chufe the crooked road ;
** And down it leads to endlefs pain.
P^s A L M II. Short Metre.
Tranflated according to the Divine Pattern, A^s iv. 24, ^r, Chrift Trying, Kifing, Interceding^ and Reigningi
1 [TITAKER and Sovereign Lord JLVjL Of heaven and earth and feas.
Thy providence confirms thy word. And anfwers thy decrees.
2 The things (o long foretold My David, are fulfiJPd; Wheo
to P S J L M n.
When yenvs and Gentiles }o'm to flay ^e/us, thine holy Child.]
3 Why did the Gentiles rage.
And Jeavs with one accord Join ail thsir councils to dellroy Th' Anointed of the Lord ?
4 Rulers and kings agree
To form a vain defign ; Agalnll: the Lord their powers nnlte» Againft his Chrill they join.
5 The Lord derides their rage.
And will fupport his throne ; He that hath raisM him from the dead. Hath own'd him for his Son.
Pa V s E.
6 Now he*s afceiided high.
To rule the fubjefl earth ; The merit of his blood he pleads. And pleads his heav'nly birth.
7 Beneath his fovereign fway
The Gentile nations bend ; Far as the worli'i; remoteft bounds. His kingdom fhall extend,
S The nations tha^ rebel, Muft feel his iron rod ; He'll vindicate thofe honours well Which he received from God,
9 [Be wife, ye rulers, now.
And vvoriliip ac his throne ; With trembling joy, ye people bow. To God's exalted Son.
10 If once his wr^th arife. Ye perifn on tlie place ;
Then bleiTed is the foul that flies for refuge to his grace.]
Psalm-
PSALM 11. M
Psalm II. Common Metres fi T T7HY did the nations join to flay W The Lord's anointed Son i Why did they caft his laws away, «
And tread his gc^pel down ? z The Lord that fits above the ikies. Derides their rage below. He rpeaks with vengeance in his eyes, And ftrikes their fpirits through.
3 *' I call him my eternal Son,
" And raife him from the dead ; ♦' I make my holy hill his throne. And wide his kingdom fpread.
4 " Afk me, my Son, and then enjoy " The utmoft heathen lands ;
" Thy rod of iron fhall dcHroy " The rebel that withilands."
5 Be wife, ye rulers of the earth. Obey th' anoiated Lord,
Adore the King of heavenly birth. And tremble at his word.
6 With humble love addiefs his throne. For if" he nown, ye die :
Thofe are fecure, and thofe alone Who on his grace rely.
Psalm li. Long Metre.
Chrlft's Death, Refurredion, and Alcenfion^
WKY did the y^xt'r proclaim their rage ? The Romans why their fwords employ ? Againll the Lord their powers engage. His dear Anointed to deftroy ?
" Come, let us break his bands, they fay, ** This man fhall never ^ivc us laws ;'* And thus they caft his yoke away. And nail'd the Monarch to the crofs. 3 But God, who high in glory reigns. Laughs at ihair pride, thdr rage CGntrols:
He'U
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PSALM V.
He'll finite their hearts with inward pain8> And fpeak in thunder to their fouls.
4 " I will ;naintain the King I made *' On Zion's sverlafting hill,
" My ha ad ihall bring him from the dead^ •* And hefhail Hand your Sovereign ftill.
5 [His wondrous riling from the earth Makes ah eternal Godhead known ; The Lord deciarts his heavenly birtJi : ** This day have I begot my Son.
4 " Afcend, my Son, to my right-hand, *^ There thou fhalt alk, and I beflow
«* The utmoft bounds of heathen lands • " To thee their fnppliant tribes ftiall b^w.''] 7 But nations that reiifl iiis grace Shall fail beneath hi^, lifted rod ; His arm (hall crufn the iiaoious race, That dare provoke th' avenging GOD*
P A u ? E.
5 Now ye\that nt on earthly thrones.
Be vife, and^e- 'e the Lord, the Lamb : No'.v to his feet fubmit your crowns. Rejoice and tremble at his name.
9 With humble \-^vq addrcfs the Son, Left he grow angry, and ye die ;
His wiath wil] burn to worlds unknowi1> His love gives l^fe above the Iky.
10 His ftorrns Hiiil quell the irubborn foe. And link his honours in the dull : Happy the foul«, their God that know. And make his grace their only triifl.
Psalm TIL Common Metre-. Doubts and Fears fupprpjfi'd ; or, God our Defence
from Sin and Satct:i^ I T% yj Y God, how many are my fears ? j[Vl How fall my foes increafe ? Confpiring my eternal death. They break my prefent peace.
The
P ^ A L M HI. 13
2 The lying tempter v/ould perfuade
There's no relief in heaven. And all my growing fins appear . Too great to be forgiven-.
3 But thou, my glory, and my ftrength,
Shalt on the tempter tread, Shalt filence all my threatening guiit, Andraife my drooping head.
4 [I cry'd, and from his holy hiil
He bovv'd a liftening ear ; Icaird my Father, and my God, And he fubdued my fear.
5 He ihed foft flumbers on mine eyes.
In fpite of all my foes ; 1 woke and wonder'd at the grace That guarded my rcpofe.]
6 What tho' the hofts of death and hell
Ail arm'd again (l me ftood ; Terrors no more fhall lliake my foul ; My refuge is my God.
7 Arife, O Lord, fulnl thy grace,
W/iile I -thy glory fing ; My God has broke the ferpent's teeth, . And death has loft his fting.
8 Salvation to the Lord belong?.
His arm alone can fave ; Blellings attend thy people here.
And reach beyond the grave. Psalm III. i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8. Long Metr-s. j4 Morning Ffalm.
OLord, how many are my foes. In this weak ftate of flefh and blood ? My peace they daily difcompofe. But my defence and hope is God. 2 Tired with the burdens of the day. To thee I rais'd an evening cry ^ Thou hcardll when I began to pray. And thine almighty help was nigh.
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3 Supported by thine heavenly aid 1 laid me down and flept fecure ;
Not death inould make my heart afraid. Though I (hould wake and rife no more.
4 But God fiiftain'd me all the night ; Salvation doth to God belong: He raised my head to fee the light, And makfes his praife my morning fong.
Psalm IV. i, 2, 3,4, 6, 7. Long Metre.
Hear'i:ig of Prayer ; cr GOD our Portion, and Chrift cur Hope.
1 f^ God of grace and righteoufnefs, \J Hear and attend when I complain: Thou haft enlarg'd mc in diftrefs.
Bow down a gracious ear again.
2 Ye fons of men in vain ye try To turn my glory into (hame ; How long will fcofters love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name?
3 Know that the Lord divides his faints From all the tribes of men befide; He hears a4|d pities their complaints. For the dear fake of Chiifi that died.
4 Whea our obedient hands have done A thoufand works of righteoufncfsj We put our trafi: in God alone,
Aid gloiy ill his pard'ning grace.
5 Let the unthinking Many fay,
*' U'^ho ■ivili hcjio'^v fom: earthly good? But, Lo -d, thy light and love we pray ; Our fouls defire this heavenly focJ.
6 Then fhall ray cheerful powers rejoice At grace divine, and love fo great ; Nor will I change my happy choice For ail th:ir wealih and boafted ftate.
P€ A L M
P S A L M Y. i^
f 8 A L M IV. Ver.T,, 4, 5, 8. Common Metre.
An E'vening Hymn. I 1 ORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray ; -8—^ I am for ever thine ; I fear before thee all the day. Nor would 1 dare to f.n.
t And v/hile I reft my weary head. From cares and bufincfs free, 'Tis fwee: converfing or» my bed, . With my own heart and thee.
3 I pay this evening facrifice;
And when my work is done. Great God, my faith and hope relies Upon thy grace alone.
4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace,
I'll give mine eyes to Heep : Thy haad in fafety keeps my days. And will my flumbers keep.
P s A L ?4 V. Common Metre. For the Lort^*s Day Morning.
1 1 ORD, in the morning thou (lialt heaf -Ly My voice alcendlng high;
To thee will I d'rcft my prayer To thee lift up mine eye.
2 Up to the hills where Chriil is gone
To plead for all his faints, Prefendng at his Father's throne Our fongs and our complaints.
3 Thou art a God, before whofe light
The wicked fliall not ftand ;
Sinners fhall ne'er be thy delight.
Nor dwell at thy right hand.
4 But to thy hou(e will I refort.
To tafte thy mercies there ; I will frequent thine holy court. And worfliip in thy fear.
5 O may thy Spirit guide my feet
In ways of righteoufnefj I Make
6 PSALM VL
Make every path of duty ftrait. And plain before my face. Pa u s e.. ) My watchful enemies combine '• To tempt my feet aftray ; Tliey flatter with a bafe defign. To make my foul their piey.
Lcrd, crufh the ferpent in the dull.
And all his plots deftroy ; While thofe that in thy mercy truft.
For ever Ihout for joy. The men that love and fear thy nanae,
Sh.ill {c& their hopes fulfilled ; ^i ;>e mighty God will compafs them
With favour as a lliield.
Psalm VI. Common Metre. Complaint in Sicknefs ; or, Dtfeajcs healed,
IN Anger, Lord, do not chaflife. Withdraw the dreadful Ibrm j ' Nor let thine awful vviath arife Agiinft a feebk worm.
'^Ay foal bow'd down with heavy cares.
My flefh with pain cpprefs'd, '^.h; couch is witnefs to my tears.
My tears forbid my reft.
Sorrow and grief wear out ray days ;
I vvdte ihe night v.ithcries. And count ihe minutes as they pafs,
'Till the flow morning rife.
Shall I be flill tormented more ?
My eyes confum'd with grief? How long, my God, how long, before
Thine hand afford relief.^
He hears his mourning children fpeak.
He pities all our groans. He faves us for his mercy's fake,
And heals our broken bones. . 6 The
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6 The virtue of his fovcreign word, Reftores our fainting breath ; For iilent graves praife not the Lord, Nor is he known in death.
Psalm VI. Long Metre.
^ejnptattor.s in SlckneJ's overcome.
1 T CRD, I can fuffer thy rebukes,
-»— ' Vv^iien thou with kindnefs doft chaf-ife ; But thy fierce v^rath 1 cannot bear, O let it not againll me rife 1
2 Pity my languiftiing eftate, And eafe the forrows that 1 feci' ;
The wounds rtiine heavy hand hatji made,, O let thy gentler touches hsal !
3 See how in fighs I pafs my days, : And vvafte in groan? the weary night :
My bed is watf^r'd with my tears ; My grief coniumes, and dims my fight,
4 Look how the powers of nature mourn ! How long-, Almighty God, how long ? When ihall thine hour of grace return f When fnall 1 make thy grace my fong ?
5 I feci my flelh fo near the grave. My thoughts are tempted to defpalr : But graves can never praife the Lord, For all is dull: and filence there.
C Depart, ye tempters, from my foul. And all defpairing thoughts depart ; My God, who hears my humble moan. Will eafe my flefh, and cheer my heart. P s A L u VI L Commc^ Metre.
God''s Care of bis People, and Puni/hmcnt of Per/ecut9i'S'
1 IV/TY truil is in my heavenly Friend, ±VX My hope in thee, my God : Rife and my helplefs life defend.
From thofe that feek my blood,
2 W^ith infolence and fury they
My foul in pieces tear, A%-
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>8 P S J L M VIIX.
As hungry lions rend the prey When no deliverer's near.
3 If e'er my pride provok'd them firfl:.
Or once abus'd my foe. Then let thetn tread my life to duft. And lay my honour low.
4 If there be malice found in me,
I know thy piercing Qjts ; I ihould not dare appeal to thee. Nor ai]-i my God to rife.
5 Arife, my God, lift up thy hand.
Their pride and power control ; Awa!:e to judgement/and command Deliv'rance formyfoul.
Pause.
6 [Let,finners, and their wicked rage
. Ee humbled to the dul^ ; Shall not the God of truth engage To vindicate the jufl !
7 He knows the heart, he trie^ the reins.
Pie will defend Jtih' upright : Ki.s fharpcjil arrows he ordains A^ainf^ the Tons of {pight. S T]io' leagn'd in guile their malice fpread, A fan re before my way ; Th^'ir miichiefii cri their i.mpious head.
His vengeance fhdl repay. That cruel perfecuting race Mull feei his dreadful fvsord : ivske my foul, and praile the grace Andjnfli,ce ^"the Lord.
? s A h u^ VIII. Short Metre. Cod^s So'veycigntj ar.d Goodncjs ; and Mans Dominion
o^ocr the Crccturni. 1 f^ Lord, our he-venjy King, ^^ Thy name is ail divine ; Thy glories round the earth are fpread,. And o'er the heavens they iliine. 2 When
PSALM VIII. J|
2 When to thy works on high
I raife my wondering eyes> And fee the moon complete in light Adorn the darkfome Ikies :
3 When I furvey the ftars
And all their fhining forms. Lord, what is man, that worthlefs thing, A-kiii to ^\i^ and worms ?
4 Lord, v/hat i^ worthlefs man.
That thou Ihouldft love him fo ! Next to thine angels is he plac'd. And lord of all below.
5 Thine honours crown his head.
While bealls, like flaves obey. And birds that cut the air with wings^ And fifh that cleave the fea.
6 Plow rich thy bounties are !
And wondrous are thy ways : Of dull and worrns thy power can frame A monument of praife.
7 From mouths of feeble babes
And Sucklings, thou canlldraw Surprizing honours to thy name.
And flriks the world with awe. S O Lord, our heavenly King,
Thy na:Tie is all divine : Thy glories round the earth is fpread.
And o'er the heavens they ihine.]
Psalm VIII. Common Metre.
ChriU's Condefce7iJton and Glorification ', or, God made Man,
'0^[
ord, our Lord, how v/ondrous great
s thine exalted name *
he glories of thy heavenly ftate Let men and babes proclaim^
2 When
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P S J L M VIIL
2 When I behold thy works on high. The moon that rules the night. And ihining ftars that grace thefky. Thole moving worlds of light ;
5 Lord, what i$ man, or all his race. Who dwells lo far below. That thou Ihouldft viiit him with grace, And love his nature fo ?
4 That thine eternal Son fliouldbear
To take a mortal form. Made lower than his angels are. To fave a dying worm.
5 [Yet while he liv'd on earth unknown.
And men would not adore, Behojd obedient nature own. His Godhead and his power.
6 The waves lay fpread beneath his feet.
And fifh, at his command. Bring their large Ihoals to Peter'^s net. Bring tribute. to his hand.
7 Thefe fmaller glories of the Son
Shone through the fleihly cloud ; Now we beheld him on his throne, '
And men confefshim God.]
S Let him with majefly be crown'd. Who bow'd his head to death ; And his eternal honours found, From all things that have breath. 9 Jefusy our Lord, how wondrous great Is thine exalted name ! The glories of thy heavenly Itale
Let the whole earth proclaim. *•
Psalm VIIL Ver. i, 2. Pamphrafed, Firji Part. Long Metre. TV^tHofama of the Children ; Or, Infanis fraijlng God, I A LMIGHTY Ruler of the fkies, .iX Thro' the wide earth thy name is fpread,
And
, P S A L M VIII- 21
And thine eternal glories rife
O'er ail the heavens thy hands have made.
2 To thee the voices of the young. There founding notes of honour raife ; And babes, with uninilrudted tongue. Declare the wonders of thy praife.
3 Thy power affiils their tender age To bring proud rebels to the ground,. To ftilithe bold blafphemer's rage. And all their policies confound.
4 Children amidH thy temple throng To fee their great Redeemer's face ; The Son ofDa^uidy is their fong. And loud Hojannas fill the place.
5 The frowning fcribes and angry priefta In vain their impious cavils bring ; Revenge firs filent in their breafts, WJiile Je-xvijh babes proclaim their King.
Psalm VlII. Ver. 3, &c. Paraphrafed. Second Part. Long Metre.
A. lam and Qh.ri^, Lords of the Oldand Neto Creation.
LORD, what was man when made at firll, Jdam the OiTspring of the dud. That thou Ihouldll fet him and his race But juft below an angel's plage ?
That thou ihouldft raife his nature fo. And rnake him lord of all below, Make every beail and bird fubmit. And lay the fifties at his feet .?
3 But O ! what brighter glories wait To crown the fecond Adarni Hate ! What honours Ihall thy Son adorn. Who condefcended to be born ?
I4 See him belo\y his angels made ; I Behold him numbered with the dead, I To fave a ruin'd world from lin :
But he Ihall reign with power divine. 5 The
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5 The world to come, redeem'd from all The rnis'ries that attend the lall. New made and glorious, fliall lubmit At our exalted Saviour's feet.
Psalm IX, Firji Metre, Wrath and Mercy from the 'Judgement Seat.
1 \^'l7'JfTH my whole heart I'll raifemy fong,
▼ ▼ Thy wonders I'li proclaim ; Thou fovereign judge of right and wrong Wilt put thy foes to lliair.e.
2 I'll fmg thy majefty and grace ;
My God prepares his throne To judge the world in righteoufnefs. And make his vengeance known.
3 Then fhall the Lord a refuge prove
For all the poor oppreis'd ; To fave the people or his love. And give the weary left.
4 The men that know thy name will trull
In thy abundant grace ; For thou, hall ne'er forfook the juft. Who humbly feek ihy face.
5 Singpraifes to the righteous Lord,
Who dwells on Zicn\ Hill, W^ho executes his threat'ning word, Whofe works his grace fulfil. Psalm IX. Ver. I2. Second Part. The Wiidom and Equity of Pro-jidence. 1 XXZHEN the great Judge fupreme and juil, ^ ▼ Shall once enquire for blood. The humble fouls that mourn in dull. Shall find a faithful Go d .
1 He from the dreadful gates of death Does his own children raife ; In Zion^ gates, with cheerful breath. They fmg their Father's praife.
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His fbee Ihall fail, with heedlefs feet.
Into {iVi^ pit they made ; And fiHiiers perifii in ihe net
1 hat their own hands have fpread.
,^ Thus by thy jucigement, mighty God,
'Are thy deep cou-ilels knov/n ;
When men of mii'chief are defuoy'd.
In fnares that were their own.
Pause.
The wicked Ihall iink down to hell 5
Thy wrath devour the lands. That dare foget thee, or rebel Againil thy known commands.
6 Though faints to fore diilrefs are brought. And wait and long complain.
Their cries (hail never be forgot. Nor Ihall their hopes be vain.
7 [Rife, great Redeemer, from thy feat. To judge and fave the poor ;
Let nations tremble at thy feet. And man prevail no more.
% Thy thunder (hall affright the proud. And put their hearts to pain. Make them confefs that thou art God, And they but feeble men.
Psalm X. Common Metre.
Prayer heard, and Saints fa^ved ; or Pride, Atheijm and OppreJJion punijhed.
For a Humiliacion Day,
1 T T 7HY doth the Lord depart \o far,
y y And why conceal his face.
When great calamities appear. And times of deep diftrefs ?
2 Lord, (hall the wicked ftill deride
Thy juftice and thy laws ? Shall they advance their heads in pride, < And flight the righteous caufe. 3 They
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3 They cift thy judgements from their iight>
And then infult the poor , They boaft in their exalted height. That they ftiall fall no more.
4 Arife, O God, lift up thine hand.
Attend our humble cry ; No enemy (hall dare to iland When God afcends on high. Pause.
5 Why do the men of malice rage^
And fay with foolifh pride, *' The GOD of He wv en <v:illne*er engage " To fight on Z ion's ^ide.
6 But thou for ever art our Lord ;
And powerful is thine hand. As when the heathens felt thy fword. And perifh'd from thy land.
7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray.
And caufe iliine ear to hear ;
Accept the vovvs thy children pay.
And free thy faints from fear.
S Proud tyrants (hall no more opprefs. No more defpife the juft ; And mighty fmners Ihall confefs They are but earth and duiL \
Psalm XL Godlo'ves the Righteous , and hates the Wicked,
I IV/TV refuge is the God of love, XVX Why do my foes infult and cry, " Fly like a timorous trembling do--ve, '* To dijlant nvoods or mountains Jly,
z If government be once dellroy'd, (That firm foundation of our peace) And violence make jullice void. Where fhall the righteous feek redrefs ?
3 The Lord in heaven has fix'd his throne. His eye furveys the world below 5 Td
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To him all mortal things are known. His eye-lids fearch our fpirits through*
4 If he af!li(fls his faints fo far.
To prove their love, and try their graccj What may the bold tr^nfgreiTors fear ? His foul abhors their wicked ways.
^ On impious wretches he fhall rain
Sulphureous flames of wailing death.
Such as he kindled on the plain
Of Sodomy with his angry breath, 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous foL'%
Whoi'e thoughts and aftions are fmcere.
And with a gracious eye beholds
'V'^Q men that his own image bear.
.Psalm XII. Long Metre*
^he Saint^s Safety and Hope in e^il Times : Or, Sins of the Tongue complained of jViT.. Blafphemyt Faij' hoody Sec.
ALMIGHTY God, appear andfavc? For vice and vanity prevail ; The godly periih in the grave, Thejuil depart, the faithful fail. ;
•^ The whole difcourfe, when crouds are met>
Is filPd with trifles loofe and vain ; "•,
Their lips are flattery and deceit, AiTtd their proud laviguage is profane.
3 But lips that with deceit abound
Shall not maintain t'leir triumph long •: The. God of vengeance will confjund The flattering and blafpheming tongue.
4 '' Tet J^ai I cur tvords le free ^ they cry ; y *' Oz'.r toiigHesfoall bs controVd hy none'.
" l^VheVii is Lhe Lord, ivill ajk us v^hy ? Or fay y ow lips are not our ffav» ? "
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5 The Lord, who fees the poor opprefs'd. And hears th' oppreflbr's haughty flrain. Will riie to give his children reft,
Nor Ihall they truil his word in vain.
6 Thy word, O Lord, tho* often try'd. Void of deceit fhall ilill appear ; Not filver, feven times purify'd
From drofs '^nd mixture, ihines fo clear. 6 Thy grace fhall in the darkefl hour Defend from danger?»nd furprife ; Tho' when the vileft men have power. On every fide oppreffors rife.
Psalm XII. Common Metre.
Complaint of a general Corruption of Manners : T)r, The Promije and Signs of ChriiVs coming to fudgemtnt^
1 TTELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail:, -* A Reiijj;ion lofes ground i
The fons of violence prevail. And treacheries abound.
2 Their oaths and promifes theybrea"k.
Yet ad the flatterer's part ; With fair deceitful lips they fpeak. And with a double heart.
3 If we reprove fome hatef^jllie.
They fcorn our faithful word : ' ** Are not our lips .our oi-y/z," they cry> '* And^ho jhail be our Lordi' ".
4. Scoffers appear on every fide, V/here a vile race of men Is rais'd to fedts of power and pride> And bears tiie fword in vain.
Pause.
J Lord, when inrquitles abound, A ad blafphemy grows bold. When faith is rarely to be found. And iove is waxing cold j
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6^ Is not thy chariot hafteningon ? Haft thoa not given the fign? May we not trufl and live upon A promiie i"o divine ? 7 " Yes,faith the Lord, now will I rife,
*' And make th' oppreffors fiee; ;
" I Ihall appear to their lurprile, ** And fat my fervants free.** % Thy word, like filver feven times tryM^ Thro' ages ihall eadure ; The men that in thy truth confide Shall find thy promiiei lure.
P s A L M XIII. Common Metre. Gomplaint^ under the Temptation of the Devih
"O" O W long wilt thou conceal thy face I Mv God, how long delay ? When Ihall I feel thofe heavenly rays That chafe my fears away ?
a| How long (hall my poor laboring foul Wreftle and toil in vain ? Thy word can all my foes control. And eafe my raging pain.
3- See how the Prince of darknefs tries All his malicious arts ; He fpreads amift around my eyes. And throws his firey darts.
/^ Be thou my fun, and thou my fhield. My foul in fafety keep; Make halle before mine eyes are feal'cj In death's eternal fleep,
5 Kow would the tepripter boa ft aloud. Should I become his prey ! Behold the fons of hell grow prpuq To fee thy long dela^.
6 But
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$ But they fhall fly at thy rebuke. And Satan Iiide his head ; He knows the terrors of thy look. And hears thy voice with dread.
7 Thou wilt difplay that fovereign grace V/he r ce al 1 ni y c o in for ts Ipr 1 r, g . 'I ihall employ my lips in praife, And thy falvation fing.
f -L A L M XIV. Firll Part. Cov:. Meire^
By Nature all Men are finners^
1 TTCOLS in their hearts believe and fay, ' '■ .i* o That all rengion*s vain,
*' There is no God that reigns on high, *■* Or mifids th' niFairsof men."
■ 3 From thoughts fo dreadful and profana Corrupt difcourfe proceeds ; ^nd ill their impious hands are found Abominable di-eds.
3;^ The Lord from his celcf^ial throne r.tok'd do.vn on things below. To iind the mrtn that fought his grace. Or did his JLiftice know.
J^ By nature all arc gone aftray. Their praclice all the fame; There's none that fears his Maker's hand. There's none that loves liis name.
5 Their tongues are us'd to fpeak deceit.
Their flanders never ceafe ; How fwift to mifchief are their feet^ Nor know the paths of peace.
6 Such feeds of fm (that bitter root)
In every heart are found ; Nor can they bear diviner fruit. Till grace refine the ground.
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Psalm XIV. Second Part. Com, Metre.
The folly of Perfeciitors,
I /IRE linners now (b fenfelefs growa •^~*- That they the faints devour r And never vvoi-lhip at thy throne^, Nor fear thine awful power ?*
2 Great Gob, appear to their furprife^
Reveal thy dreadful *-.ame ; Let them no more thy wrudi defpife. Nor tarn o«tr hope to fuame.
3 Doft thoa not5weil among the juft?
And yet our foes deride. That we fhould make thy name cur trufl : Great God, confound their pride.
4 Oh that the joyful day v/ere come
To finifii our diftrefs ! When God ftiall bring his children home. Our fongs fhall never ceafe.
Psalm XV* Common Metre,
Charaaers of a Saint ; Or, A Citt-zen of Zion \ Or, The ^talifications of a Chrijlian^
I , yyHO Ihall inhabit in thy hii], O God of holinefs ? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his throne of grace ?
Z The man that walk§ in pious ways, And works with righteous hands ; That truils his Maker's promis'd grac© And follows his commands.
3 He fpeaks the meaning of his heart.
Nor (landers with his tongue ;
Will fcarce believe an ill report.
Nor do his neighbour wrong*
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4 The wealthy fjnner he contemns^
Loves all that fear the Lord ; And tho* to his own hurt he (wears. Still he performs his Word.
5 His hands difdain a golden, bribe.
And never wrong the poor. This man fhall dwell with God on earth. And find his heaven fecure.
Psalm XV. Long Metre.
l^eligion and Jufiicei Qoodnefs and Truth ; or>, duties , to GOD and Man ; or,, the Salifications; of a Chri/fian.
1 ^X/HO fiiall afcend thy heavenly place, » ▼ Great God, and dwell before thy face ? The man that minds religion now. And humbly walks with God below :
2 Whofe hands are pure, whofe heart is clean; Whofelipsftill fpeak the thing they mean i No Zanders dwell upon his tongue ;
He hates to do his neighbour wrong.
3 [Scarce will he truft an ill report. Or vent it to his neighbou»-*s hurt ::
Sinners of flate he can delpife. But faints arehonour'd in his eyes.
4 [Firm to his word he ever flood. And always makes his promife good
i Nor dares to change the thing he fwears. Whatever pain orlbfs he bears.]
5 [He never deals in bribing gold,
AriA mourns that juilice ihould be fold : W''hile others fcorn and wrong the poor. Sweet charity attends his door.
^ He loves his enemies, and prays For thofe that curfe him to his face ; And doth to all men iHll the fame Tha« he woi^ld hope or wilh from them. 7 Yet.
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7 Yet, when his holieft works are done> His foul depends on grace alone ; This is the man thy face ihall fee* And dwell for ever. Lord, with thee;
Psalm XVI. Firfi Parf. LongMstre.
ConfeJJion of our Po'verty ; and, Saints the beft Com^ pany : or, Goo^ Works profit Men, not GOD,
1 PRESERVE me, Lord, in time of need, •*- For fuccour to thy throne I flee.
But have no merits there to plead; My goodnefs cannot reach to thee.
2 Oft have my heart and tongue confeft How empty and how poor I am ; My praife can- never make thee blell. Nor add new glories to thy name.
3 Yet, Lord, thy faints on earth may reap Some profit by the good we do ; Thefe are the company I keep, Thefe are the choicefl friends I know*
4 Let others chufei thefons of mirth To give a relifh to their wine ;
I love the men of heavenly birth, Whofe thoughts and language are divine.
Psalm XVI, Second Part, Long Metre,
Chrift's Allfuffickncy,
Y\ ^ ^ ^^^ ^^®^^ ^*'^^ ^"*^ forrows rife.
Who hafte to feek fome idol god 1 I will not tafte their facrivice^ Their offerings of forbidden blood.
a My God provides a richer cup. And nobler food to live upon j , He for my life has offer'd up Jefusj his beft beloved Son.
3 His love is my perpetual feaft ;
8y da^ his counfels guide mc right ; And
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' And be his name forever bleil. Who gives me fweet advice by night.
4 I fet him ftlll before mine eyes ;
At my right hand heftands prepar'd ^ To keep my foul from all furprife. And be my everlailing guard.
Psalm XYl, Third Part. Long Metre. Courage in Death, and Hope of the Re/urreGioUt
1 "VX^ HEN God is nigh, my faith is ilron^^.
His arm is my almighty prop ; Be glad, my heart, rejoice, my tongue. My dying flefh ihall reft in hope.
2 Though in the duft I lay my head. Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My foul for ever with the dead,
Nor lofe thy children in the grave.
3 My flefli fliall thy firfl call obey. Shake off the dull, and rife on high ; Then fnalt thou lead the wondrous way Up to the throne above the fky.
4 There ftreams of endlefs pleafure flow ; And full difcoveries of thy grace [Which we but tailed here below] Spread heavenly joys thro* all the place.
Psalm XVI. i--8, Z'/r/P^;-/. Com. Metre.
Sup pert and Counfel from GOD 'without Merits
1 Q A V E me, O Lord, from every foe ; ^ In thee my trull I place, Though all the good that I can do Can ne'er delerve thy grace ;
2 Yet if my God prolong my breath.
The faints may ilill rejoice, The faints, tlie glory of the earth. The people of my choice.
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^ Let heathens to their idols hafle. And worlhip wood or Hone ;
But my delightful lot is call Where the true pod is known.
4 His hand provides my cor.Hant food. He fills my daiiy cup ; Much arri 1 pleas'd with prefent good> But more rejoice in hope.
2 God is my portion and my joy ; His counlels are my light : He gives me fweet advice by day. And gentle hints by night.
6 My foul would all her thoughts approve To his all-feeing eye ; Not death nor hell my hope fliall mov? While fuch a friend is nigh.
? s A I. M XVI. Second Part. Common Met^,
The Death and ReJurre5lion of Chrifl.
Set the Lord before my face, ^^ He bears my courage up : <* My heart, my tongue their joys exprefs^ " Myflelh (hall reftin hope.
Z ** My fpirit. Lord, thou wilt not leave '' Where fouls departed are j " Nor quit my body to the grave *' To fee corruption there.
^ " Thou wilt reveal the path of life, ^ " And raife me to thy throne : *' Thy courts immortal pleafure give, '* Thy prefence joys unknown."
4 [Thus in the name of Chrifl: the Lord, The holy David fung. And Providence fu;£is the word Of his prophetic tongue.
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5 Jefus, whom ev€!ry faint adores. Was crucify 'd and flain; Behold the tomb its prey reftores. Behold he lives again.
9 When fhall my feet arife and ftand On heaven's eternal hills ? There iits the San at God's right hand. And there the Father fmiles.]
Psalm XVII. Fer. 13, ^c. Short Metre.
Portion of Smnts and Sinners ; or, Hope and Dsf", pair in Death,
I /\ RISE, my gracious God,
And make the wicked flee;. They are but thy chaftifing rod. To drive thy faints to thee.
2 Behold the finner dies.
His haughty words are vain ; Kere in this life his pleafure lies. And all beyond is pain.
3 Then let his pride advance.
And boaft of all his /lore ;
The Lord is my inheritance.
My ioul can wilh no more.
4 I fhall behold the face^
Of my forgiving God ; And ftand complete in righteoufneft',, Wafh'd in my Saviour's blood.
5 There's a new heaven begun
When I awake from death,
Drelt in the likenefs of thy Son,
And draw immortal breath.
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P s A -L M XVII. Long Metre. ^
The Sinner's Portion and Saint's Hope ; or, the Hea^venofjeparate Souls, and the Rejurre^ian,
1 T ORD, I am thine ; but thou wilt prove J—' My faith my patience and my love ; When men of Ipite again ft me join.
They are the rwofd, the hand is thine.
2 Their hope and portion lie below ; *Tis all the happinefti they know,
'Tis all they feek ; they take their fhares ; And leave the rell among their heirs.
3 What finners Value, I refign ; Lord 'tis enough that thou art mine : I fliall behold thy blifsful face.
And ftand complete in righteoufneifs.
.'4 This life's a dream, an empty fhow$ But the bright world, to which I go. Hath joys fubftantial and fincere ; When (hall I wake and find me there?
5 O glorious hour ! O bleft abode ! I fhall be near, and like my God ; Aad flefh and {\n no more control The facred pleafures of the foul.
€ My flellifhall flunrber In the ground. Till the laft trumpet's joyful found : Then burft the chains with fweet furprife And in my Saviour's image rife.
P s A L M XVIII. Firfi Part, Long Metre, r^r. 1— 9, 15 — 18.
^^Deliverance from Defpair % or, Temptation overcome
I rpH EE will I love, O Lord, my flrength, -t My rock, -my tower, my high defence ; Thy mighty arm fhall be my truil. For i have found falvaUon theuce,
2 Death
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2 Death, and the terrors of the grave. Stood round me with their difmal ihade 5 While floods of high temptation rofej And made my fmking foul afraid.
3 I faw the opening gates of hell With endlefs pains and forrovvs there> (Which none but they that feel can tell) While I was hurry'd to defpair.
4 In my diflrefs I call'd my God, When I could fcarce believe him mine ; Ke bow'd his ear to my complaint ; And prov'd his faving grace divinCj,
5 [With fpeed he flew to my relief. As on a cherub's wing he rode; Awful, and bright as lightnings flionc The face of my deliverer God.
'6 Temptations fled at his rebuke. The blaft of his Almighty breath: He fent falvation from on high. And drew me from the deeps of death.]
7 Great were my fears, my foes were great. Much was their ilrength, and more their rage; But Chrijiy my Lord, is conqueror iliil
In all the wars the proud can v/age^.
8 My fong for ever fhall record That terrible, that joyful hour; And give the glory to the Lord Due CO his mercy and his power.
Psalm XVIII.
Second Part. Fer. 20—26. Long Metrd.
Sincerky proved and renvarded.
t X ORD, thou hafl: feen my foulfmcere, -*-' Haft made toy truth and love appear*: BeR">re mine eyes I fet thy laws. And thou ha^ owa'd my righteous caiife.
1 Since
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z Since I have learn'd thy holy ways, Tve walk'd upright before thy face : Or if my feet did e'er depart. Thy love reclaim'd my wandering heart.
3 What fore ttmptations broke my reft ! What wars and ftrugglings in my breaft ! But through thy grace that reigns within, I guard againft my darling fin.
4 That fm that clofe befets me ftill. That works and ftrives againft my will ; When fhall thy fpirit's fovereign power Deftroy it, that it rife no more ?
5 With an impartial hand, the Lord Deals out to mortals their reward : The kind and faithful fouls Ihall find A God as faithful and as kind.
6 And men that love revenge fhall know, God hath an arm of vengeance too. The juft and pure, fhall ever fay.
Thou art more pure, more juft than they.
Psalm XVIII. Third Part. Long Metre* Ver. 30, 31, 34, 35, 46, ^r.
1 TUST are thy ways, and true thy word, *^ Great Rock of my fecure abode : Who is a God befide the Lord ? Or Where's a refuge like our God ?
i 'Tis he that girds me with his might. Gives me his holy fword to wield ; And while with fm and hell I fight. Spreads his falvation for my fhield.
3 He lives, and bleilings crown his reign. The God of my falvation lives. The dark defigns of hell are vain; While heavenly peace my Faiher o'ves.
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4 Before thefcoffers of the age, I win exalt my Father's name, Nor tremble at their mighty rage,
But meet reproach, and bear the (liame.
5 To Da^oid and his royal feed Thy grace forever (hall extend;
Thy loi'g to. flints, in Chrifi their head, Knows "not a limit, nor an end.
Psalm XVHI. /"/>/ Par/. Common Metre, ViSlory and Triumph o'ver Temporal Enttnies.
1 "yjT'S love thee. Lord, and we adore.
Now is thine arm revealM; Thou art our ilrength. Our heavenly tower, O ur bulwark and our ihield.
2 We fly to our eternal Rock,
And find a fure defence ; Hi? hcly nam-e our lips invoke. And draw falVation thence.
3 When God our leader fhines in arms.
What mortal heart can bear The thunder of his loud alarms f The lightning of his fpear ?
4 Heridec upon the w,inged wind>
And angels in array In millions wait to know his mind, A nd fwift as flames "obey.
r Ke fpeaks) and at his fierce rebuke V/hole armies are difmay'-d; His voice, lus frown, his angry look Strikes all their ccui age dead.
6 lie forms our gen^als for the field. With all their dreadfjl iicill \ Gives rhem his awful fwoid $o wield^ And makeb vl^eif hearts oflted,
7 Oft
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7 Oft has the Lord whole nations bieft For his own church's fake ; The powers that give his people reft. Shall of his care partake.
Psalm XVIIT. Second Part. Com. Metre.
The Conquerors Song,
1 fT^ thine almighty arm we owe
A The triumphs of the day ; Thy terrors, Lord, confound the foe. And melt their ilrength away.
2 'Tis by thy aid our troops prevail.
And break united powers. Or burn their boaf.ed fleets, or fcale - The proudell of their towers.
3 How have we chas'd them through the ffeld*
And trod them to the ground, - While thy falvation was our fiiield. But they no fnclter found !
4 In vain to idol fa'nts they crj'.
And perilh in their blocd ; Vv'here is a. reck fa great fo high. So powerful as our God r
5 The God o^ Ifracl qvzt lives ;
His name be ever blell ; 'Tis his own arm the vi^lory gives. And gives his people reft.
Psalm XIX. Firji- Pari. Short Metre. The Bcok of Nature and ScriptKre.
For a Lord's Day Morning.
t "D EKOLD the lofty fky -D Declares its maker God, And ail the ftarry works on high Proclaim his powef abroad.
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2 The darknefs and the light
Sdll keep their courfe the fame ; V/hiie night to day and day to night Divinely teach his name,
3 In every different land
Their general voice is known ; They fhew the wonders of his hand;,. And orders of his throne.
4 Ye chrifiian lands, rejoice,
Here he reveals his word ;
We are not left to nature's voice
To bid us know the Lord.
5 His (latutes and commands
Are fet before our eyes. He puts his gofpcl in cur hands. Where ourfaivation lies.
6 His laws are juft and pure.
His truth without deceit. His promifes forever fure. And his rewards are great.
7 [Not honey to the talle
Affords fo much delight, Nor gold that has the furnace pafs*d So much allures the fight. % While of thy works I fnigj. Thy glory to proclaim, Accept the praife, my God, my King, In my Redeemer's name.]
Psalm XIX. Second Pari. Short Metre.
GOD^s ftvord moft Excellent : Or, Sincerity and
Watchfulnefs.
For a Lord's Day Morning.
I TJEHOL]^ the morning fun -D Begins his glorious way ; His beanii! thro' all x\iZ nations run.
A-d life and light coovey.
2
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2 But where the gofpel comes
It fpreads diviner light. It calls dead {inners from their tombs. And gives the blind their fi^ht.
3 lio-.v psrfed' is thy word !
And all thy jadgements juH, Forever fure thy promile. Lord, And men fecurely trait.
4 My gracious God, how plain
Are thy diredions given ! Oh may I never read in vain. Bat fi.id the path to heaven ! Pause. ^ I heard thy word with love. And I would fain obey ; Send thy good fpirit from above To guide me, left I ilra.y.
6 Oh who can ever find
The errors of his ways I Yet with a bold prefumptuous mind I wouid not dare tramgrefs.
7 Warn me of every fm,
Forgive my fecret faults. And cleanfe thi- guilty foul of mine, Whofe crimes exceed my thoughts,
% While with my heart and tongue I fpread thy praife abroad ; Accept the worihip and the fong. My Saviour and my God.
P s A L M XIX. Long Metre. The Bcoks of Nature, and Scripture compared ' Or,
Tt7e Glory and Succejs of the Gofpel. I nn H E heavens declare thy glory. Lord, »^ In every liar thy goodnefs {"hires ; Bat when our eyes behold thy word, V7e re^ad thy name in fairer iiae'5,
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2 Ths rolling fun,, the changing light. And nights and days thy power confefs ; JBat the bleil. volume thou hall writ, Reveais thy juflice and thy grace.
5" Sun, moon and fvars convey thy praife P.oand the whole earth, and neve;'-ftand j So when thy truth began its race. It touch'd and glanc'd on every land.
4 Nor fhall thy rprc.ading gofpel reft..
Till through the world thy truth. iias, run;, Till Chriji has a)I the nations blcll. That fe^ the ligVt, or feci the fun..
5 Great Sun of Righieournefs, arife,
Blefs the dzrk ■vvorjd.wjth heavenly light ;. 'i liy gofpel makes tha iimple wife. Thy lavvs are pure, thy juogenients right.
6 T^.y nobleft wonderx here we view, i\\ foals renew'd and fins forgiven, Lord, clcanfe my lins, my. foul itwQWy. And make ihy? word my guide to heaven.
P 3 A L M XrX. • To the tune of the ii3thPfalmw
The Bcok ef Nature end Scripture. I /^~^REAT God, the heaven's well orderM frame VT D^orares the glories of thy name : There tsly :i^h works of uondcr fhine, A thoufand iUrry beauties there, A thr.ufand radiant marks appear Ofboundlcfs pow€r, and fkili divine. .: From night today, from day to night. The Jawning a-iu tiii2 dying iighr,
Lect'.ires of heavenly wilciom rfead ; ""•VLth filcnt eloquence they rnife Our thoughts to our Creator's prai'e, Ami neither found nor lai^guage need,.
3 Ye: their divine, inllruftions run Far as theiourneys of the fun,
:V::d t\'*rv r..uioii kflOv;s their voics : The
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The Tun, like, fome young bridegroom drefl. Breaks from the chambers of the eafl, R0II5 round,, and makei the earth rejoice,
4 Where e'er he Ipreads his beams abroad, Ke fmiles, and fpeaks hh maker God :
All nature joins to iliew thy praife : Thus God rn every creature fliines ; Fair is the book of nature's lines.
But fairer is the book of g-race..
, Pause.
5 I love the volumes of thy .word ; What light and joy thoft; leaves afford:
To fouls benighted^ and diilrell i Thy precepts "^uide my doubtful way, Th;/ fear forbids my feet to Ilray,
Thy promife leads my heart to reft..
6 From the difcovei-ies of thy law The perfe(5l rules of li;e I draw :
Thele are my lludy and delight j Not hciiiey fo invites the taiVe, Nor gold that hath the furnace part
Appears lo-plefiiing to the fight.
7 Thy threatenings wake my Ha mbering ^yes> And warn me where my danger lies ;
But 'tis thy blelTed gofpel. Lord, That makes my gailcy couicience clean, Converis my ioul, f.ibdues my fm.
And gives a hee, but large reward.
& Who knows the error? of his thoughts ? ?»ly God, forgive my fecret faults.
And from prel'umptuous lins reiirain ; Accept my poor attempts of praife. That I have read thy book of grece
A^nd boolc of nature noc in v^in.
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Psalm - XX.
Prayer and Hope of ViQory. For a Day of Prayer in Time of War/
1 "l^rOVVmay the God of power and grace : ^^ Attend his peopIe^s humble cry ! Jehovah hears when I/rael prays.
And brings deliverance from on high.
2 The name of jfacoli^s God defends. When bucklers fail and brazen walls ; He from his fanftuary fends Succour and Hrength when Zion calls,^
3 Well he remembers all our fighs. His love exceeds our bail deferts ; His love accepts the facrifice
Of humble groans and broken hearts.
4 In his falvation is our hope.
And in t^^e name of Ifrael's God, Oar troops (hall lift their banners up. Our navies fpread their Hags abroad.
5 Some trufl in horfes train'd for war, A'ld fome of chariots make their boafls;. Oar furell expectations are
From thee, the Lord of heavenly hoUs.
Q [O may the memory of thy name
Inlpire our armies for the fight !
Our foes fhall fall and die with fhame.
Or quit the field with coward flight.] 7 Now fave us, Lord, from flavifli fear.
Now let our hopes be firm and flrong.
Till thy lalvation Ihall appear.
And joy and triumph raife the fong*
Psalm XXL Common Metre. National BleJJings ackno'wIeJgeJ.
IN thee great God, with fongs of praife. Oar favour'd realms rejoice ; And, bleft with thy falvation. vm(e To heavea their ciiserful voice. 2 Thy
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2 Thy fure defence, through nations rounds
Hath fpread our rifing name.
And all our feeble efforts crowned
With freedom and with fame.
3 In deep diilrefs our injur'd land
Implor'd thy power to fave ; For life we pray'd ; thy bounteous hand. The timely blefTmg gave.
4 Thy mighty arm, eternal Power>
Oppos'd their deadly aim. In mercy fwept them from cur fliore*,. And fpread their fails with Ihame.
5 On thee, in want, in woe or pain,
Our hearts alone rely ; Our rights thy mercy Vv'iil maintain.
And ail our wants fupply. i Thus, Lord, thy wondrous power declare^
And fiill exalt thy fame ; While we gladfbngs of praife prepare.
For thine Almighty name.
P s A L M XXI. 1—9. Long Metre.. Chr/J} exalted to the Kingdom. ^ r^ ^^^^ rejoicM in God his lirength, ^-J^ Kals'd to the throne by fpecial gracCj But Chriji the fon appears at- length, Fuliils the' triumph and the praife!^
2 How great the ble/l MeJTiah^ joy In the faivation of thy hand ! - Lord, thou hafc rais'd his kingdom high,, And given the world to his command.
3 Thy goodnefs grants what-e'er he will^ Nor doth the ieaft requeft with-hold : Blelungs of love prevent him ftill,
^ And crowns of glory, not of gold. 4. Honour and majefty divine Around his facred temples fliine ; \ v^x BlelF
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Bleft with the favour of thy face. And length of everlafting days.
5 Thine hand fiiall find out all his foes ; And as a fireyoven glows With raging heat and living coals, So fnall thy wrath devour their fouls. P s A £ M XXIL I -—16, Firfl Part. Common Metre. The Suffer i)>gs and Death of Christ.
1 \X 7Hy has my God my foul forfook,
^ ^ N.opvvill a fmlle a fiord ? (Thus David once in angaiih fpoke. And thus our dying Lord.)
2 Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell
Among thy praifmg faints, Yet thou canll hear our groan as vvel.l^ And pity oar complaints.
3 Our fathers trufted in thy n^me.
And great deliverance found ; But I'm a worm defpis'd of men. And trodden to the ground.
4 With iTi^.king head they prJsmeby,
A^nd laugh my foul to fcorn ; *' /«,. 'vain he tru/ts in Go J, they cry, *' J^eglediid and forlorn:'
5 But thou art. he, who form'd my fiefh.
By thine almighty v/ord ; And fuice I hung upon the breaft My hope is in the Lord.
6 Why v,'ill my father hide his face
When foes Hand threatening round In the dark hour of deep diHrefs, And not an helper found ? Pause.
7 Behold thy darling left among
The cruel and the proud. By foes encompafs'd fierce and ilrong. As lions roaring loud. % Fro
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€ From earth and hell my forrows meet. To multiply the fmart ; They nail my h^nds, they pierce my feet, And try to vex my heart.
9 Yet if thy fovereign hand let loofe
The rage of earth and hell. Why will my heavenly father bruifc The fon he loves fo well ?
10 My God, if polUble it be,
With-hold this bitter cup ;
Bat I reiign my will to theej
, And drink the forrows up.
jli My heart diiTolves with pangs unknown, i In groans I wafte my breath:
Thy heavy hand has brought me down. Low as the duft of death.
12 Father, I give my fpiritup. And truft it in thy hand ; My dying fkfn fhall reH in hope. And rife at thy command. Psalm XXIL 20, 21, 27,— -31. Second Part,
Common Metre. •1 " "^^OtF from the roaring lions rage, X\ « O Lord, proteSi thy Son, " Nor leo.'ve thy darling to engage ** The pQ^fjers of hell alone. ''^
|2 Thus did our fuffering Saviour pray With mighty cries and tears, God heard hirain that dreadful day. And chas'd away his fears.
Great was thevi(5lory of his death
His thrcne exalted high ; And all the kindreds of the earth
Shall worlhip or fhall die.
% A numerous offspring muii: arife From his expiring groans j
They
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They Ihall be reckon'd in his eyes For daughters and for fons.
5 The meek and humble fouls fhall fee
His table richly fpread ; And all that feek the Lord fhall be With joys immortal fed.
6 The iiles fhall know the righteoufnefs
Of our incarnate God, And nations yet unborn profefs Salvation in his blood.
Psalm XXTI. Long Metre. Chrift's Sufferings and Exaltation.
1 1(^tOW let our mournful fongs record V^J The dying forrovvs of our Lord,
When he complain'd in (ears and bIcX)d, As one forfaken of his God. ' >,
2 The y^foyj behold him thus forlorn.
And fhake their heads and laugh in fcorn j " He refcued others from the grave ; " Now let him try himfelf to fave.
3 *' This is the man did once pretend
'' God was his father and his friend ;
•' KGod the bkfledlov'd him fo,
'* Why doth he fail to help him now ?"
4 Oh favage people ! cruel priefls !
How they ftood round like raging bcafts ; Like lions gaping to devour. When God had left him in their power. C They wound his head, his hands, his feet. Till flreams of bicod each other meet; By lot his garn*.ents they divide, And mock the pangs in which he died.
6 But God his father heard his cry ; Rais*d from the dead he reigns on high ; The nations learn his righteournefs. And humble linners tafte his grace.
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Psalm XXIII. Long Metre. God our Shepherd* S TV ^Y fhephcrd is the living Lord ; JVl Now (hall my wants be well fupply*d ; His providence and holy word Become my fafety and my guide.
2 In pailures where falvation grows He makes me feed, he makes me reft. There living water gently flows. And all the food divinely bieft.
3 My wandering feet his ways miftake ; But he reftores my foul to peace. And leads me, for his mercy's fake. In the fair paths of righteoufnefy,
4 Tho' I walk thro* the gloomy vale. Where death and all its terrors are.
My heart and hope ihall never fail, i
For God, my ihepherd's with me there,
5 Amidfl the darknefs and the deeps Thou art my comfort, thou my ftay ; Thy ftafT fupports my feeble fteps. Thy j?od dired^s my doubtful way.
6 The fons of earth and fons of hell Gaze al thy goodnefs, and repine To fee my table fpread fo well With living bread and cheerful wine.
7 [How I rejoice, when on my head Thy Spirit condefcends to refl ! *Tis a divine anointing flied. Like oil of '^ladnefs at a feaft.
% Surely the mercies of the Lord Attend his houfhold ail their days> There will I dwell to hear his word. To feek his face^ andfmghis praife.]
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Psalm XXIII. Common Metri^» i 1\/TY Shepherd will fupply my need, -IVx Jehoijah is his name; In pafturesfrefti he mak^s ms feed, Befide the living ftream. % He brings, my wandering fpirit back When I fbrlake his ways. And leads me for his mercy's fake In paths of truth and grace.
3 When I walk througli the (hades of death>
Thy prefence is my ftay ; One Word of thy fupporting breath Drives all my fears away.
4 Thy hand in fight of all my foes
Doth IHII my table fpread ;
My cap with blelfings overflows^
Thine oil anoints my head.
5 The fare piovifions of my God
Attend me all my days ; Oh may thy houfe be mine abodes And all my work be praife !
(3 There would I find a fettled reft, (Wiiile others go and come) Mo more aiiranger or a gaell. But like a child at home.
Psalm XXIII. Short Mctitk'
i ^TpHE Lord my Ihepherd is, A I fliail be well fupply'd ; Since he is mine and I am his. What can I want befide I 2 He leads m^ to the place.
Where heavenly pafture grows, V/here living waters gently pafs. And full lalvation flows. J If e'er I go adray,
ik doth my ioul reclaim, Ani
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And guides me in his own right way. For his moll holy name.
4 While he affords his aid,
I cannot yield to fear ; The' I fhould walk thro' death's dark fhad^. My Shepherd's with me there.
5 Amid furrounding foes
Thou doft my table fpread. My cup with bleflings overflows* And joy exalts my head.
6 The bounties of thy love
Shall crown my following days ; Nor from thy houfe will I remove. Nor ceafe to fpeak thy praife.
P s A L M XXIV. Common Metr^, jy^velling fwith Go p. 1 'npHE earth forever is the Lord's -I. With jldam\ numerous race ; He rais'd its arches o'er the floodsj And built it on the feas.
^ But who among the Tons of men May vifu thitie abode ? He that has hands from mifchlef clean, Whofe heart is right with God. ^ This is the man may rife and take The blelTrngs of his grace; This is the lot of thofe that feek The God oi Jacob's face.
4 Now let our foul's immortal powers.
To meet the Lord prepare. Lift up their everlailing doors. The king of glory's near.
5 The king of glory ! Who can tell
The wonders of his might ? He rules the nations ; but to dw^Il With faints is his delight, P s A t m ■
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P s. A L M XXIV. Long Metre. Saints Unveil in Heaven ; or Chrift's Jjcenften*
1 rr^HIS fpacious earth is all the Lord's,
A And men and worms, and beafts and birdis l He. rais'd the building on the Teas, And gave it for their dwelling-place.
2 But there's a brighter world oa highi. Thy palace. Lord, above the fky j Who (hall alcend that blell abode. And dwell fo near his Maker God ?
3 He that abhors and fears to fin,
Whoie heart is pure, whofe hands are clean^ Him (hall the Lord, the Saviour blefs. And clothe his ioul with righteoufnefs.
4 Thefe are the men, the pious race. That feek the God of Jacob's face 5 Thefe fhall enjoy the blifsful fight And dwell in everlafti!:ig light.
Pause.
5 Rejoice, ye Ihining worlds on high. Behold the king of glory nigh ; Who can this king of glory be ? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he.
6 Ye heavenjy gates, your leaves difplay, Toinak'-' the. jLord, the Saviour way : Laden with fpoik from earth and hell. The Conqueror comes with God to dwelL
7 Rais*d from the dead in royal ftate. He opens heaven's eternal gate. To give his faints ableil abode. Near their Redeemer and their God..
Psalm XXV. i— 11. Firjf Part. Waiting for Pardon, and Diredion. I T LIFT my foul to God, * My truft is in his name ; Let not my foes that feek my blood
Still u-iumph i» my Ihame* Sia
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2 Sin and the power's of hell
Perfuade me to defpair ; Lord, make me know thy covenant well* That 1 may Tcape the fnare.
3 From gleams of dawning light
Til] «3vening fhades aiiie. For thy falvation. Lord, I wait. With ever longing eyes.
4 Remember all thy grace.
And lead me in thy truth ; Forgive the iins of riper days. And follies of my youth.
5 The Lord is juft and kind.
The meek fhall learn his ways. And every humble finner find The methods of his grace,
6 For his own goodnefs fake
He faves my foul from fhame ; He pardons (tho' my guilt be great) Thro* my Redeemer's name.
Psalm XXV. I2, i^, lOj i^. Second Part, Short Metre. Diving Inftru^iom
I TV HERE Ihall the man be found. That fears t' offend his God, That loves the gofpel's joyful found. And trembks at the rod ?
2 The Lord (hall make him know
The fecrets of his heart. The wonders of his covenant ihow. And all his love impart.
3 The dealings of his power
Are truth and mercy ftill. With fuch as keep his covenant fure, Aad love to do his will.
E 2 4 Their
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Their fouls fhall dwell at cafe
Before their Maker's face. Their feed fball tafte the promifes
In their extenfive grace.
Psalm XXV. 15, — 22. Third P am
Short Metre»
Dijirefs of Soul ; or, Backjltding and Sefertioih
MINE eyes and my defirc Are ever to the Lord ; I love to plead his promised grace And reft upon his word.
Turn, turn thee to my foul. Bring thy falvation near ; When will thy hand affift my feet To Tcape the deadly fnare ?
When fhall the fovereign grace
Of my forgiving God Reftorc mc from thofe dangerous ways
My wandfering feet have trod ?
The tumult of my thoughts
Doth but enlarge my woe ; My fpiritlanguifhes, my heart
Is defolate and low.
With every morning light
My forrow new begins ; Look on my anguifh and my pain.
And pardon all my fins.
Pause,
Behold the hofts of helli
How cruel is their hate ! Againfl my life they rife, and join
Their fury with deceit.
Ch keep my foul from death. Nor put my hope to fiiame.
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For I have placed my only traft In my Redeemer's name.
8 With humble faith I wait To fee thy face again ; Of I/'raeJ it (hall ne*er be faid. He fought the Lord in vain.
Psalm XXVI. Long Metre,
Self 'Examination ; or. Evidences of Graces
1 TUDGE me, O Lord, and prove my ways, •^ And try my reins, and try my heart »
My faith upon thy promife ftays. Nor from thy law my feet depart*
2 I hate to walk, I hate to fit With men of vanity and lies ; The fcofFer and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of mine eyes.
3 Amongft thy faints will 1 appear ArrayM in robes of innocence ; But when I ftand before thy bar. The blood of Chriji is my defence*
4. I love thy habitation. Lord, The temple where thine honours dweU 5 There Ihall I hear thy holy word. And there thy works of wonder tell.
\ Let not my foul be join'd at lafE With men of treachery and blood. Since I my days on earth have paft Among the faints, and near my God.
Psalm XXVII. 1—6. Firft f^arU
The Church is our E>elight and Safety,
\ ^ HE Lord of glory is my light,, ' And my faivation too ; God is my ftrength ; nor will I fear What all my foes can do.
One
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Z One privilege my heart defires; Oh grant me mine abode Among the churches of thy faints. The temples of my God.
3 There fhall I offer my requefls
And fee thy beauty ftill ; Shall hear thy mefTages of love. And there enquire thy will.
4 When troubles rife and Horms appear.
There may his children hide ; God has a flrong pavilion, where He makes my foul abide.
5 Now fhall my head be lifted high
Above my foes around. And fongs of joy and viftory Within thy temple found.
Psalm XXVII. 8, 9, 13, \\, Second Pari^
Common Metre. Prayer And Hofe*
1 QOON as I heard my Father fay, *^ *' Te childerny Jeek my grace. My heart reply 'd without delay,
" Ill/eek my Father's face,
2 Let not thy face be hid from me.
Nor frown ray foul away ; God of my life, I fly to thee In a diftreffing day.
3 Should friends and kindred near and dear \
Leave me to want or di e. My God would make my life his care. And all my need fapply.
4 My fainting flefh had died with grief.
Had not my foul believM, To fee thy grace provide relief, >Jor was my hope deceiv'd,
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5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling faints. And keep your courage up ; He'll raife your fpirit when it faints. And far exceed your hope.
Psalm XXVIII. Long Metre* God the Refuge of the Affiiaed,
1 'T^O thee, O Lord, I raife my cries ;
X, My fervent prayer in mercy hear j For ruin waits my trembling foul. If thou refufe a gracious ear.
2 When fuppllant tow'rd thy holy hill, I lift my mournful hands to pray. Afford thy grace, nor drive me Itill, With impious hypocrites away.
3 To fons of falfehood, that defpife The works and wonders of thy reign,. Thy vengeance gives the due reward. And fiaks their fouls to endlefs pain»
4 But, ever bleffed be the Lord,
Whofe mercy hears my mournful voice^ My heart, that truiled in his word. In his falvation Ihall rejoice.
5 Let every faint, in fore diftrefs.
By faith approach his Saviour God ;
Then grant, O Lord, thy pardoning grace*
And feed thy church with heavenly food.
Psalm XXIX. Long Metre.
Storm and Thunder. 1 r^ IVE. to the Lord, ye fons of fame, ^^ Give to the Lord renown and power,. Afcribe due honours to his name. And his eternal might adore,
I, The Lord proclaims his power aloud Thro' every ocean, Q\Qry land j
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His Yoice divides the watery cloud. And lightnings blaze at his command,
3 He fpeaks, and tempeft, hail and wind^i Lay the wide foreft bare around ;
The fearful hart and frighted hind. Leap at the terror of the found,
4 To Lebanon he turns his voice. And lo, the ftately cedars break : The mountains tremble at the noifc^ The valiies roar the deferts quake.
5 The Lord fits fovereign on the flood. The thunderer reigns forever king ; But makes his church his bleft abode. Where we his awful glories fing.
tf In gentler language, there the Lord
The ceunfel of his grace imparts : y
Amidft the raging Uorm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts^
Psalm XXX. Firft Part, Long Metre, Sicknefs healed j and Scrronvs nmo'vgd* I T Will extol thee. Lord, on high, -»• At thy command difeafes fly : Who but a God can fpeak and fav^ From the dark borders of the grave ?
% Sing to the Lord, ye faints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love. Let all your powers rejoice, and trace The wondrous records of his grace,
3 His anger but a moment itays i His love is life and length of days ; Tho' grief and tears the night employ, TJie mornings flar r.eitores the joy.
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l^s A L M XXX. 'ver, 6. Second Part, Long Metre.
Healthy Sicknefs^ and Roco'verj,
1 pIRM was my health, my day was bright^ ^ And I prefumM 'twould ne'er be night Fondly I faid within my heart,
" Pleafure and freace pall ne*er depart*
2 But I forgot thine arm was ftrong. Which made my mountain iSand fo long j Soon as thy face began to hide.
My health was gone, rrty comforts died.
^ I cried aloud to thee my God ;
" What can'ft thou profit b^ m-y blood ^ ' " Deep in the duft can I declare ^ ** Thy truth, or fmg thy goodneft therC ?
4 •' Hear me, O God of grace, I faid,
" And bring me from among the deid : " Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, t Thy pardoning love remov'd my guilt.
5 My groans, arid tears, and forms of woe^ * Are turn 'd to joy and praifes now ;
I throw my fackclorh on the ground. And eafe and gladnefs gird me round.
S My tongue, the |lory of my frame. Shall ne'er be filent of thy name ; Thy praile Ihall found thro' earth and heavciSt For fickncfs heal'd, and iins forgiven.
Psalm XXXI. 5;, 13,-12, 22, 23. /'zV/fPtfrl Common Metre.
Beliverance froTh Dea th,
\ ^O thee, O God of truth and love My fpirit I commit ; Thou hall redeem'd my foul from death. And fav'd me from the pit.
Despair
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3 Defpair and comfort, hope and fear
Maintain'd a doubtful ftrife ; While forrow, pain, and fin confpir'd To take away my life,
$ " My time is in thy hand, I cried, *' Tho' I draw near the dufi :" Thou art the refuge where I hide. The God in whom I trail.
4 Oh make thy reconciled face
Upon thy fervanc fhine^ And fave me for thy mercy's fake, Jor I'm entirely thine.
Pause.
5 'Twas in my hafte, my fpirit faid,
*' I muji de/pair and die,
** / am cut off before thine eyes ;
But thou haft heard my cry.
^ Thy goodnefs how divinely free ! How fweet thy fmiling face. To thofe that fear thy majefty, Andtruft thy promis'd grace.
7 Oh love the Lord, all ye his faints. And finghis praifes loud ; He'll bend his ear to your complaints. And recompence the proud.
P s A L M XXXT. 7,— 33, II,— 21. ^^fo«^/flr/. Common Metre.
Deliverance from Slander and Repr9mch%
1 \/f Y" heart rejoices in thy name,
My Gob, my heavenly truft; Thou haft preferv'd my face from Ihame, Mine honour from the duft.
2 ** My life is fpent with grief, I cried,
** My yeari confum'd in groaus,
'* My
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" My fcreiigth decays, mine eyes are dried, ** And ibrrovv waltes my bones.
3 Amn-'g m'ne pnem.'es my name
A proverb vile was grown. While to my neighbours 1 became Forgotten and unknown,
4 Slander and fear on every fide,
Seiz'd and befet me round, I to thy throne of grace applied-. And fpeedy refcue found.
Pause.
5 How orreat deliverance thou haft wrought
Before the Tons of men ! The lying lips to filence brought. And made their boafting vain !
6 Thy children from the ftrife oftonguet
Shall thy pavilion hide. Guard them from infamy and wrongs. And crufh the fons of pride.
7 Within thy fecret prefence. Lord,
Let me for ever dwell ; No fenced city wall'd and barred Secures a faint fo well.
Psalm XXXIL Short Metros
Forgi<vemfs of Sins ufiou Confejfion,
1 ^%H blcffed fouls are they V^ Whofe fjns arecoy^r'd o*er ! Divinely bleft, to whom the Lord
Imputes their, guilt no more.
2 /They mourn their follies pa ft-. And keep their jiearts with care ; Their lips and lives without deceit
Shall prevc their fiiith fineerc*
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WHil«» T conceaPd my guilt,
I ieii the iwrlienng vvu.. .J,
Ti!l Iconfeis'd my fins to ti-ec.
And ready pardon found.
4 Lerfinners learn topr?,y.
Let faints keep near the throne j * Our help in times of deep diiirels Js found in God alone.
Psalm XXXll. Common Metre.
Free Pardon andfincere Obedience ; or, Confejftcn aTfi Forgi'venefs,
1 T-JO W bleft the man to whom his Go d -«■ ■«■ No more imputes his ftn,
But wafhM in the Redeemer's blood Hath made his garments clean 4
2 And "bleft beyond expreffion he,
Whofe-debt* are thus difcharg'd ; While from the guilty bondage free He feels 'his foul enlarg'd.
-^ His fpirit hates deceit and lies. His words arc all fincere : He guards his heart, he guards htt tytz. To keep his confcience clear.
4 While I my inward guilt fuppreft.
No quiet could I find; Thy wrath lay burning in my breaH, And rack'd my tortur'd mind.
5 Then I confefs'd my troubled thoughts.
My fecret fins rcveal'd. Thy pardoning grace forgave my faults^. Thy grace my pardon feal'd.
6 This Ihall invite thy faints to pray j
When like a raging flood Temptations rife, our ftrcngth and ftay
Is a forgiving: Go ». PsalM
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E s A L M XXXIX. Firft Part. Long Metre.
Repentance and Free Pardon ; or, Jufiification ^ and SanSiification. I IDLEST is the man, forever blert,
IJ Whofe guilt is pardon'd by his Gob, Whofe fins with forrow are confefs'd. And coverM with his Saviour's blood, a Before his judgement feat the Lord No more permits his crimes to rife \ He pleads no merit of reward. And not on works but grace relies.
3 From guile his heart and lips are free. His humble joy, his holy fear. With deep repentance well agree. And join to prove his faith fincere.
4 How glorious is that righteoufnefs That hides and cancels all his fins ! While a bright evidence of grace Thro' all his life appears and fhines.
Psalm XXXIL Second Part. Long Metre.
A guilty Confcience eafed by ConfeJJion and Pardon*
1 "ITTHILE I keep lilence and conceal
▼V My heavy guilt within my heart. What torments doth my confcience feci ! What agonies of inward fmart !
2 I fpread my fin.s before the Lord, And all my (ccret faults confefs ; Thy Gofpel fpeaks a pardoning word. Thine holy fpirit feals the grace.
3 For this (hall every humble foul Make fwift addrefTes to thy feat : When floods of huge temptations roll. There ihall they find a bieft retreat.
4 How fafe beneath thy wings I lie.
When days grow dark, and Uorms anrear ?
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And when J walk, thy watchful eye Shall guide meiafe from every fnare, P s A L M XXXIII. FirjiPart. Common Metre..
Works of Creation and Pro<vidence. n "D E j OICE, ye Righteous, in the Lord, A\- This work belongs to you : Sing of his name, his ways, his word. Hew holy, juit and true !
2 His mercy and his righteoufnefs
Let heaven and earth proclaim ;
His works of nature and of grace
Reveal his wondrous name. ■»
3 His word, with energy divine,
Thofe heavenly arches fpread.
Bade flarry hofis around them Ihine,
And light the heavens pervade.
4 He taught the fwelling waves to flow '
To their appointed deep ; Bade raging feas their limits know. And ilill their Ilation keep.
5 Ye tenants of the fpacious earth.
With fear before him ftand ; He fpake, and nature took its birtb* And rells on his command. ^ He fcorns the angry nations* rage. And breaks their vain defigns ; His counfel Hands thro' every age. And in full glory fhines. Psalm XXXIII. Second Part, Common Metre* Creatures njain, and God All-J'vficient^
1 "D LEST is the nation, where the Lord -*-^ Hath fix'd his gracious throne ; Where he reveals his heavenly word.
And calls their tribes his own.
2 His eye, with infinite furvey,
jDo^s the whole world behold ;
He
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He form'd us all of equal clay, And knows Our feeble mould".
3 Kings are not refcued by the force
Of armies from the grave ; Nor fpeed nor courage of an horfe Can his bold rider fave.
4 Vain is the ftrength of beads or men.
Nor fprings our fafety thence ; But holy fouls from God obtain A flrong and fure defence.
5 God is their fear, and God their truft : 1
When plagues or famine fpread. His watchful eye fecures the juft. Among ten thoufand dead.
6 Lord, let our hearts in thee rejoice.
And blefs us from thy throne ; For we have made thy word our choice. And truft thy grace alone. Psalm XXXIII. As the 113 Pfa!m. Firjl^art. Works of Creation and Fro'vidtnce,
1 "V7"E holy fouls, in God rejoice,
■■■ Your Maker's praife becomess your voice> Great is your theme, your fon9:s be new ;
Sing of his name, his word, his ways.
His works of nature, and of grace. How wile and holy, juft and true 1
2 Behold, to earth's remoteft ends, Hisgoodnefs flows, his truth extends ;
His power the heavenly arches fpiead ; His word, with energy divine. Bade ftarry hofts around them fhine.
And light the circling heavens pervadisw
3 His hand coJIeds the flowing feas ; Thofe watery treafures know their place.
And fill the ftore-houfe of the deep : He fpake, anJ ^ave all nature birih \
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And fires and Teas, and heaven and eartB, His everlailing orders keep.
4 Let mortals tremble and adore A God offuch reMlefs power.
Nor dare indulge their feeble rage : Vain are your thoughts, and weak your hands^ Bat his eternal counfel ftands.
And rules the world from age to age.
?• s A L M XXXin. As the i ijthPfal. Second Part.
Creatures 'Oah, and GOD All-fuffuitnt,
1 ^^J^^ happy nation, where the Lord ^^ Reveals the treafure of his word.
And builds his church, his earthly throne ! His eye the heathen world furveys, HeformM their hearts, he knows their ways.
But God their maker is unknown. z Let Kings rely upon their hoft,
Aad of his rtrength the champion boafl ;
In vain they boafl, in vain rely ; In vain we truH the brutal force. Or fpeed or courage of an horfe.
To guard his rider, or to fly. ^ The arm of our almighty Lord, Doth more fecure defence uflbrd,
When deaths or dangers threatening ftand';: Thy watchful eye prelerves the jufl. Who make thy name their fear and truft.
When wars or famine walle the land.
4 In ficknefs or the bloody field. Our great phyfician and our fhield.
Shall fend lalvation from his throne ; We wait to fee thy goodnefs fiiine j Let us rejoice in help divine. For all our hope is Gqd alone.
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Psalm XXXIV. FirftPart. Long Metre. God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance hy Prayer..
1 I QRD, I will blefs thee ail my days, i-/ Thypraife lliall dwell upon my tongue: My Soul Ihall glory in thy grace.
While faints rejoice to hear the fong^
2 Come, magnify the Lord with me. Let every heart exalt his name ;
I fought th' eternal God, and he Has not exposM my hope to fhame^
3 I told him all my fecret grief.
My fecret groaning reach'd his ears;: He gave my inward pains relief. And calm'dthe tumult of my fears..
4 To him the poor lift up their eyes. With heavenly joy their faces ihinc, A beam of mercy from the ikies
Fills them with light and love divine..
5 His holy Angels pitch their tents Around the men that ferve the Lord ;, Oh fear and love him, all his faints, Tafteof his grace, and trufl his word.
6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with paitt; And hunger, roar thro* all the wood ; But none (hall feek the Lord in vain,. Nor want fupplies of real good.
Psalm XXXIV. ii,-,-22. Secend Part.
Long Metre.
Religious Education ; or, Inflruclions of Piety.
1 /^Hildren, in years and knowledge young, ^^ Your parents' hope, your parents' joy. Attend the counfels of my tongue.
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
2 If you defire a length of days.
And peace to crown your mortal ftate, Rellrain your feet from impious ways, Yoar lips froni il^iidcr and deceit. 3 The
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3 The eyes of God regard his faints. His ears are open to their cries ; He fets his frowning face againft The fons of violence and lies.
4 To humble fouls and broken hearts God with his grace is ever nigh ; Pardon and hope his love imparts When men in deep contrition lie.
5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans/ His Son redeems their fouls from death ; His fpirit heals their broken bones-,
His praiie employs their tuneful breath.
P s A L w XXXIV. I, — lO. Firji Part.
Common Metre. Prayer and Praije for eminent Deliverance^
1 T'LL blefs the Lord from day to day ;, -"- How good are all his ways I
Ye hambb fouls that ufe to pray* Come, help my lips to praiie.
2 Slnj^to the honour of his name.
How a poor fufferer cried, Nor was his hope expos'd to Ihame, Nor was his fuit dsnied.
3 When threatening forrows round me ftood,-
And endlefs fears arofe. Like the load billows of a flood. Redoubling ail my woes.
4 I told the Lord my fore dii^refs.
With heavy groans and tears ; He gav'f my {harped torments eafe, And.iileac'd ail my fears.
P A U S B.
5 [Oh iinners, come and tafte his love.
Come, learn his pleofantways, And let yeur o;vn experience prove I'he fweetnefs of his grace.
6 He
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6 He bids his angels pitch theif tents
Round where his children dwell ; What ills their heavealyc^re prevents No earthly tongue can tell.]
7 [Oh love the Lord, ye iaiats of his j
His eye reg;ard9: the juft, How richly blefsM their portion is. Who make the Lord their trull !
S Young lions pin-ch'd with hunger roar* And famiilA in the wood : But God fupplies his holy poor With every needful good.]
Psalm XXXIV. 11,-22. Second ParK
Common Metre.
Exhortation to Peace and Holine/s*
1 /^OME, children, learn to fear the Lofdj ^-^ And that your days be long.
Let not a falfe or fpitefal word Be found upon your tongue.
2 Depart from mifchief, pradife love,
Purfue the works of peace ; So fhali the Lord your ways approve^ And fet your fouls, at cafe,
5 His eyes awake to guard the juft. His ears attend their cry ; When broken fpirits dwell in duft. The God of grace is nigh.
4 V/hat tho' the ibrrows here they tail©
Are Iharp and tedious too. The Lord who faves them all at laf^ Is their fupporter now.
5 Evil (f/all finite the wicked <^ead ;
But God feorrrc Prevents the re ...cy ilide^
Or h^ais the biOk-eii qq£i&,
6. Wfesa
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6 When defolation like a flood O'er the proud finner rolls. Saints find a refuge in their God, For he redeem 'd their fouls.
Psalm XXXV. Fer. 12, 13, 14.
. Lo've to Enemies ; or, the Lo've of Chrift to Sinner: typified in David
1 r> EHOLD the love, the generous love ^ That holy Da^id^o^% ;
Behold his kind compaffion move For his afHided foes !
2 When they are fick, his foul complaiiis.
And feems to feel the fmart ; The fpirit of the gofpel reigns. And melts his pious heart.
3 How did his flowing tears condole
As for a brother dead ! And fading mortified his foul. While for their life he pray'd^
4 They groan*d, and curs'd him ©n their be<l^
Yet ftill he pleads and mourns ; And double bleifings on his head The righteous God returns.
5 Oh glorious type of heavenly grace !
Thus Chrifi the Lord appears ; While finners curfe, the Saviour prays. And pities them with tears.
6 He, the true David, I/raePs king,
Bleftandbelov'dofGoD, To fave us rebels dead in lin
Paid his own deareft blood. Psalm XXXVI. 5 — 9. Long Metre. 7b« Pt^feSiions and Pro'vi dene e of GOD ; or. General Pro'vidence and Special Grace.
J XJIGH in the heavens, eternal God,
Thy Goodnefs in full glory ihines i Thy
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Thy truth (hall break thro' every cloud That veils and darkens thy deiigns.
Forever firm thy jalVice ftands. As mountains their foundations keep ; Wife are the wonders of thy hands. Thy judgements are a mighty deep.
Thy provide*ice is '-."nd nd laref». Both man and beail thy bounty (l^are ; The whole treation is thy charge. But faints are thy peculiar care. My God, how excellent thy grace! Whence all our hope and comfort fprings ; The fons oi Adam in diftrefs Fly to the Ihadow of thy wings. 5 From the provifions of thy houfe We fhall be i^A with fweet repaft There mercy lik^ a river flows. And brings falvation to our tafte.
Life, like a fountain rich and free. Springs from the prefence of my Lord ; And in thy light our fouls (hall fee The glories promised in thy word.
Psalm XXXVI. i, i, 5, 6, 7, 9. Com.Metre. Vraaical Atheijm expofed\ or, the Being and Attributes of GOD averted,
T^HILE men grow bold in wicked ways.
And yet a Go d they own. My heart within me often fays,
*' Their thoughts believe lheir*s none. Their thoughts and ways at once declare
(What e*€r their lips prefefs) God hath Ac wrath for them to fear^
Nor will they feek his Grace.
What ftrange felf-flattery blinds their eyes I Sat there's a haftening hour,
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When '^^.fy •'hai' fee -viih fore furprife The errors ( f thy ;rw?r.
4 Th. jirft jt .'lirll maintain its throne,
Tlo' mountains melt away ; Thy judgements are a world unknoWn> A deep, uufathom'd fea.
5 Above thefe heavens* created rounds.
Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth out-lives the narrow bounds. Where time and nature end.
6 Safety to man thy goodnefs brings.
Nor overlooks the beaft ; Beneath the (hadow of thy wings Thy children chflfe to reft.
7 [From thee, when creatnre-ftreams run low>
And mortal comforts die. Perpetual fprings of life fhall flow. And raife our pleafures high.
S Tho' all created light decay. And death clofe up our eyes. Thy prefence makes eternal day
Where clouds can never rife.] P s A L M XXXW. I— 7. Short Metre. ^he Wickednefs of Man ^ and the Majefty of GOD ;.< F radical Athetfm expofed.
1 "IXT HEN man grows bold in fin,
▼ ▼ My heart within me cries, *' He hath no faith of. God within, ** Nor fear before- his. eyes,
2 [He walks a while conceal'd
la a felf-flattering dream, 'Till his dark crimes, at.oncereveal'd, Expofe his hateful name J
3 His hpart is falie and, foul.
His words are fmooth and fair ; Wiiiom is banifhM from' his foul, And leaves no goodnefs there. 4 Rf
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4 He plots upon his bed
New mifchiefs to fulfil ; He fets his heart, and hand, and head To pra6"lii^3 all that's ill.
5 But there's a dreadful God,
Tho' men renounce his fear ; His jaltice, hid behind the cloud. Shall one great day appear.
■6 His truth tranfcends the&y,
lx\ heaven his mercies dwell ; Deep as the fea his judgements lie. His anger burns to hell. 7 How excellent his love.
Whence all our fafety fprings ! Oh never let my foul remove From underneath His wings.
Psalm XXXYll. 1 — 15, Firft Part,
The Cuveof Entj, Freffulnefsy andVnhelief\ or, Thi Reixsards of the Righteous and the Wicked^
i T^HY ihould I vex my foul, and fret ^ ^ To fee the wicked rife ? Of enx'y fii^ners waxing great. By violence and lies ? 2 As flowery grafs cut down at noon. Before the evening fades. So. fhall their glories vaniih foon.. In everlafting fhades.
Then let me'make the Lord my trtifl>
-^' And praftife all that's good ;
So fhall I dwell among the juft, T'
And He provide me Food. '^ ^'''
I to ray God my ways commit.
And cheerful wait his will ; Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet>
Shall my defires fulfil,
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74^ PSALM XXXVII,
^ Mine imiccence faalt thou difplay. And make thy jadgemeats ki.ovvn, fair as the light of dawning day. And glorious as the noon.
6 The meek at laft the earth pofTefs,
And are the heirs of heaven ; True riches, with abundant peace. To humble fouls are given.
Pause.
7 ReR in the Lord, and keep his way.
Nor let your ^hftr rife, Tho' providence Hiould long delay. To punifh haughty vice. S Let finners join to break your peac6. And plot, and ra^fe, and foam ; The Lord derides them, for he fees Their day of vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threatening fwori,
Have bent the murderous bow. To flay the men that fear the Lord, And bring the righteous low.
10 My God fhall break tkeir bows, and burn
Their perfecuting darts. Shall their ownfwords sgainft them turn. And pierce their ftubborn hearts.
Psalm XXXYll. 16,21, 2''^-.-3i. Second Part, Charity to the poor ; or Religion in Words ^ Deeds*
TJC/" HY do the wealthy wicked boafl.
And grow j3rofanely bold ? The meaneft portion of the jufl Excels the finners gold.
2 The wicked borrows of his friends. But ne'er defigns to pay ; The faint is merciful and lends. Nor tui"nsthe poor away.
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3 Flisalms with liberal heart he gives
Amongll the fons of need ; His meni'ry to long nges liv«5.
And blcjled is his, iced.
4 His lips abhor to talk profane,
Tollander or defraud ; I-Jis ready tongue declares to men V/hat he has learn'd of God,
5 The law and gofpel of the Lord
Deep in his heart abide ; Led by the fpirit and the v^ord His feet Ihali never flide.
6 When Sinners fall, the righteous Hand,
Preferv'd from every fnare ; They fliall poilefs the promised land. And dwell forever there.
Psalm XXXVIL Fcr, 23—37. "^'^irdParl, The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked,
'Y Gon, the fteps of pious men ■ Areorder'dby thy will : Though they fhould fall, they riafe again,, Thy Hand fupports them iHll.
2 The Lord delights to fee their ways.
Their virtue he approves : He'll ne*er deprive them of his grace. Nor leave the men he loves.
3 The heavenly heritage is theirs.
Their portion and their home ; He feafts them now, and makes them heirs Of bleffings long to come.
4 Wait on the Lord, ye fons of men.
Nor fear when tyrants frown ; Ye Ihall CQnfefs their pride was vain, Whea juilice calb them down.
Pause.
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Pause.
5 The kaughty fmner have 1 fcea
Not fearing man nor G6d, Like a tall bay-tree fajr and green. Spreading his arms abroad.
6 And lo, he vanifn'd from the ground,
Deftroy'd by hands unfeen ; Nor root, ncr branch, nor leaf was found Where all that pride had been.
7 But mark the man ofrighteoufncrs.
His feveral fteps attend ; True pleafure runs thro all his ways. And peaceful is his end.
Psalm XXXVIII.
^uiJt cf Ccnfcience and Relief', or Repentance and PrRyer for Pardon and Health. Com. Metre.
1 A MIDST thy wrath remember love, -tx. Reftore thy fervant. Lord,
Nor let a Father's chaflening prove Like an ave:nger*s fword.
2 Thine arrows fiick within my heart.
My fie ill is forely pre ft ; Between the fcrrow and the fmart My fpirit finds no re.h
3 My fins a heavy load appear.
And oVr my head are gone ; Too heavy they for me to bear. Too hard forme t* atone.
4 My thoughts are like a troubled Tea
That finks my comforts down ; And I go mourning all the day Beneath my Father's frown.
5 Lord I am weaken'd and difmay'd.
None of my powers arc whole j
My
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My wounds with pj-ercinganguilli bleed. The anguifn of my ibul.
6 All my defires to thee are known.
Thine eye counts every tear. And every figh and every groan Is notic'd by thine eat .
7 Thou are my God, my only hope ;
?4y God will hear my cry. My God v/ill bear my fpirit up When Satan bids me die.
S My foes rejoice whene'er I Hide, To fee my virtue fail ; They raife their pleafure and their pride. Whene'er their wiles prevail.
9 But I'll confefs my guilty ways.
And grieve for all my fm ; I'll mourn how weak the feeds of grace. And beg fupport divine.
10 My God, forgive my follies pafl,,
And be forever nigh ; O Lord of my falvation hafle j Before thy fervant die.
Psalm XXXIX, i, 2, 3. Firji Part.
Common Metre.
WatchfiiheCs over the Tongue ; or Prudence andZeaL
1 nn HUS I refolv'd before the Lord,
A **■ Now will I watch my tongue, " Left I let flip one fmful word, *' Or do my neighbour wrong.
2 When'er conftrain'd a while to flay
With men of lives profane, I'll fet a double guard that day. Nor let my talk be vain.
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7S P S J L M XXXIX.
3 I'll fcarce allow my lips to fpeak
The pious thoughts I feel, Left fcolfers fhould th' occafion take. To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if fome proper hoar appear,
ril not be overawM, But let the fco!?-ng dinners hear That we can fpeak for God. *
P 8 A L M XXXJX. 4, 5, 6, 7. Sec^nJ Part, The 'vanity of Man as mortal.
I npExACH m'^ the meafure of my days, X Thou maker of my frame ; I would furvev life's narrow fpace. And learn how frail i am.
2 A fpan is all that we can boaft.
An inch or two of time ; Man is but va^aityanddull In all his fiower and prime.
3 See the vain race of mortals move
Like ftiadows o'er the plain ; They rage and ftrive, defire and love* But all the noifeis vain.
4 Some walk iji honour's gaudy fhow.
Some nig for golden ore. They toil for heirs, they know notwht^* And (Irait are feen no more.
What (hould I Wifh or wait for then From creatures, earth ajid dull ?
They make our expectations vain. And difappoint our trull.
Now I forbid my carnal hope
M y fond defircs recal ; ^l^give my mortal interell up.
And make my Qjd my ail.
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Psalm XXXIX.. Fer. c^.-^-it,. Third Part. Sick-Bed Dcwtion; or Pleading ^without Repining,
1 f^ OD of my life, look gently down, ^J" Behold the pains I feel ;
But I am dumb before thy throne. Nor dare difpute thy will.
2 Difeafes are thy fervants. Lord,
They come at thy command ; I'll not attempt a murmuring Word, Againft thy chaiieninghand.
3 Yet 1 may plead wit^i humble cries, . Remove thy fharp rebukes :
My itrength confimes, my fpiritdies. Through thy repeated ftrokes.
4 Crufh'd as a moth beneath thy hand.
We moulder to the dull ; Our feeble powers can ne'er withftand. And all our beauty's loit.
5 I'm but a Granger here below.
As all my fathers were ; May I be well prepai M to ^o. When 1 thy fummons hear \
€ But if my life be [pared a while Before my lafl remove. Thy praife fliall be my bofinefs flill. And 1*11 declare thy love,
P 3 A I, M XL. Fer, I, 2, 5, 5, 17. Fir/ Parfu
Co!2imon Metre.
ji Song of Deli verance from great Dijirefs*
1 T Waited patient for the Lord, -fl- He bow*d to hear my cry j He faw me r«fting on his word.
And broaght falvation nigh.
2 He raisM me from a horrid pit.
Where mourning long I lay.
And
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And from my bonds releasM my feet. Deep bonds of mirey clay.
3 Firm on a rock he made me fland.
And taught my cheerful tongue* To praife the wonders of his hand, In a new thankful fong.
4 I'll fpread his works of grace abroad ; '
The faints with joy fliall hear. And finmers learn to make my God Their only hope and fear,
5 How many are thy thoughts of love ;
Thy mercies, Lord, how great ! We have not words nor hours enough Their numbers to repeat.
6 When I'm affii6led, poor and low.
And light and peace depart.
My Go r> beholds my heavy woe.
And bears me on his heart,
Psalm XL. 6 9. Second Part. Com. Metre.
97?<? Incarnation and Sacrifice of Q\in^.
1 ' J ^ lUS faith the Lord, '' your work is vain,
-*• ** Give your burnt-offerings o'er, *' In dying goats and bullocks flain ** My foul delights no more."
2 Then fpake the Saviour, ** Lo, I?m here,
** My God, to do thy will ; *' What e'er thy facred books declare *' Thy fervant iliall fulfil.
5 '* Thy law is ever in ray fight, ** [ keep it near my heart : **' Mine eyes are open'd with delight '* To what thy lips impart."
4 And fee the bled Redeemer comes, Th' eternal Son appears. And at th' appointed time afTumes
The body God prepares. 5 Much
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5 Much he reveai'd his Father's grace^
And much his truth heiliew'd. And preach'd tiie way of righteoufnefs Where great allembiles flood.
6 His Father's honour touchM his heart.
He p\ty'd fniners' cries. And to fulfil a Saviour's part Was made a facri£ce.
Pause.
7 No blood ofbeaftson altars fiied
Could wafh the confcitnce clean. But the rich facrifice he paid Atones for all our fin.
t Then was the great falvation fpread. And Satan's kingdom fhook ; Thus by the woman's promis'd feed The Serpent's h«ad was broke.
Psalm XL. 5—10- Long Metre, Chrift our Sacrifice^
THE wonders. Lord, thy Love has wrought, Exceed our praife, furmourit oar thought j Should I attempt the long detail. My fpeech would fain , my numbers fail.
2 No bhx)d of beafts on altars fpilt.
Can cleanfe the fouls of men from guilt ; Bat thou halt fct before our eyes Kvi all-fulHcient facrifice.
3 Lo thine eternal Son appears.
To thy defigns he bows his ears ; AiTumes a body well prepar'd. And well performs a work fo hard.
4. '^ Behold I come (the Saviour cries, ^' With love and duty in his eyes,) *' I come to bear the heavy load *' Of fins, and do thy will, my God.
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5 *' 'Ti? written in thy great decree, " 'Tis in thy book foretold of me, •' I mull fulfil the Saviour's part,
*' And lo ! thy law i? in my heart.
6 '* I'll magnify thy holy law,
^' And rebels, to obedience diaw, " When on my crofs I'm lifted Kigh, " Or to my crown above the fky.
7 *' The fpirit (hall defcend and fhow
" What thou hall done and what I do ;
*' The wondering world (hall learn thy grace,
** And all creation tune thy praife.
Psalm XLI. i, 2, 3. Charity to the Pc&r ', or Pity to the Jffli3ea\
1 "OLEST is the man, whofe breaft can move* -tJ And melt with pity to the poor, Whofe foul, by fympathizing love,
Feeli what his fellow-faints endure.
2 His heart contrives for their relief More good than his own hands can do ; He in the time of general grief
Shall find the Lord has mercy too,
3 His foul fhall live fecure on earth. With fecret blcilings on his head.
When drought, and peiliience, and dearth.. Around him multiply their dead.
f Or if he languifli on his couch God will pronounce his fins forgiven. Will fave him with a hi^aling touch. Of take his willing foul to heaven*
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Psalm XLII. 1—9. Fir/ Part.
hefcrtion and Hoje^ or. Complaint of AbjenQc from i'ublic Iv'orjhip.
1 XyCriTH earned longings of the mind,
^V My God, to thc-e I look ; * So pants the hunted hart to nrvd. And tafte the cooling brook.
2 When lliall I fee thy courts of grace.
And meet my God again ? . So long an abfence' from thy face "\ My heart endures with pain.
3 Temptations vex my weary foul.
And tears are my repaft ; The foe infults without control,
'■'■ And 'vjhere's ^our God at lajl P 'Ti^ with a mournful pleafure now
1 think on ancient days : Tlien to thy houfe did numbers go.
And all bur work was praife. But why, my foul, fmk down fofar
Beneath this heavy load ?
My fpirit, why indulge defpair.
And fm againft my God ?
Hope in the Lord, whofe mighty hand
Can all thy woes remove ; Por I fliall yet before him Hand,
And fmg refloring love.
P s A L M XLII 6— n. Second Part, 'elancholy Thoughts reproued ; or, Hope in AffAdion
]y/[y fpirit finks within me. Lord,
But I will call thv name to mind. And times of part diftrefs record, Whea I have found my Go d was kind*
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2 Huge troubles with tumultuous noife Swell like a fea, and round me fpread , The rifmg waves drown all my joys. And roll tremendous o'er my head.
3 Yet will the Lord command his love. When I addrefs his throne by day. Nor in the night his grace remove ; The night fhall hear me fmg and pray,
4 I'll caft my felf before his feet.
And fay, **my God, my heavenly rock,
** Why doth thy love fo long forget
*' The foul that groans beneath thy ftroke ?
5 ini chide my heart that finks fo low, "V-'hy fhould my foul indulge her grief; Hope in the Lord, and praife him too ; Tie is my reft, my fiire relief .
Q My God, my moft exceeding joy.
Thy light and truth fhall guide me Itill, Thy word (hall my beft thoughts employ, A.nd lead me to thine heavenly hill.
P s A L M ICLIII. Common Metre. Safety in Di'vine FroteSiion,
1 TUDGE me, O God, and plead my cauTc, J Againft a fmful race ;
From vile opprelTion and deceit Secure me by thy grace.
2 On thee my ftedfaft hope depends.
And am I left to mourn ? To fmk in forrows, and in vain. Implore thy kind return ?
3 Oh fend thy light to guide my feet.
And bid thy truth appear,
Condud me to thy holy hill.
To tafte thy mercies thiere.
Then
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4 Then to thy altar, oh my God,
My joyful feet Taali rii'e, Aiid my triumphant longs fnall praifc. The God that rules the fkies.
5 Sink not, my foul, beneath thy fear.
Nor yield to weak defpair ; For I iliali live to praife the Lord, And bbfs his guardian care.
Psalm XLIT. Ver. i, 2, 3, 8, 15, z6.
^ he Church'' s Complaint in Ferjecutioti,
' I ^^^^* v/e have heard thy works of old, -^--' Thy works of power and grace. When to our ears our fathers told. The wonders of their days.
2 They faw thy beauteous churches rife.
The fpreading gcfpel run ; Willie light a'^d glory from the fkies Thro' ail their^temples ilione.
3 la God they boax^ed all the day.
And in a cheerful throne Di-i thoufands meet to praife and pray. And garce was all their fong.
4 But now our fouls are ieiz'd with fhame,
Confufion fills cur face, To h<;ar the enemy blafpheme. And fools reprcach thy grace.
5 Yet have we not hxgrst our God, '
Nor falGiiy dea^.t with heaven. Nor have our Heps ot\;h' -j'd the road Of duty thou haft ^-;i\<::i.
6 Tho' dra^xms all arr.u^^J Hi roar
VV'ith (heir dellrudive bret^rh, Anji thine own hand has bru^" s'd as for6 JrlarU by th^ gates of Death.
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Pause.
7 "We are expos 'd all day to die. As martyrs for thy name; As fneep for {laughter bound we lie. And wait the kindling flame.
S Awake, arife. Almighty Lord, Why fleeps thy wonted Grace ? Why fhouM we feem like men abhor'dj Or baiiifh'd from thy face ?
9 WJlt thou forever call us off.
And llill negleft our cries? Forever hide thine heavenly love From our afflided eyes I
10 Down to the dufl our foul is bowM,
And dies upon the ground ; Rife for our help, rebuke the proud. And all their powers confound.
1 1 Redeem U3 from perpetual Hiame,
Our Saviour and our God ; V/c plead the honours of thy name. The merits of thy blood.
? s A L M XLV. Short Metre.
^he Glofy of Christ. The fuccefs of the X^oJ^l^ a?id the Gentile Church.
I "JUT Y Saviour and my King, Thy beauties are divine ; Thy lips with bleflings overflow. And every grace is thine.
2 Now make thy glory known, Gird on thy dreadful iWord, And rife in majefty to fpread The Conquells of thy.word„
§ Strike thro' thy flubborn foes, Qt make their hearts obey.
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While jullice, meeknefs, grace and truth Attend tliy glorious way.
4' Thy laws, O God, are right. Thy throne ihall ever ftand ; And thy victorious gofpei prove A icepcre in thy hand.
5 [Thy Father and thy God
Hath without mealure flied His fpirit like a grateful oil T' anoint thy facred head.]
6 [Behold, at thy right hand
The Gentile church is io^tn, A beauteous bride in rich attire. And princes guard the Queen.]
7 Fair bride, receive his love.
Forget thy father's houfe , Forfake thy gods, thy idol gods. And pay thy Lord thy vows.
8 Oh let thy God and King
Thy fweeteft thoughts employ ; Thy children (hall his honour fing; And tafle the heavenly joy.
P s A L M XLV. Common Metre.
^he Perjonat G I cries and Go'vernment of ChrifL
2 T*LL {peak the honours of my King, ^ His form divinely fair ; None of the Tons of mortal race May with the Lord compare.
1^ Sweet is thy fpeech, and heavenly grace Upon thy lips is fhed; Thy God with bleiTings infinite Hath erown'd thy faQied hea.d»
% Gird
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3 Gird on xhy fword, vidorious prince,
JR.ide with majei'tic fway ; Thy terror ih-i il ft: ike thro' thy foes. And make th^ world obey.
4 Thy throne, O God, forever Hands,
Thy word of orace uiall prove A peacetui fcepcre in thy hands. To rule thy faints by love.
5 Juftice and truth attend thee Illll,
But mercy is thy choice : And God, thy God thy foul fhall fill With moii peculiar joys.
Psalm XLV. Firfl Part, Long Metre. The Glory of Chriil, and P(n'jer of his GofpeU
1 IVJOWbe myheartinfpir'd to fing Jw^ The glories of my Saviour King, Jefus the Lord ; how heavenly fair His form ! how bright his beauties are I
2 Overall the fon3 of human race He fhines with far fuperior grace, Lcve from his lips divinely flows. And bleifirigs ail his flate compofe.
3 Drefs thee In arms, moil mighty Lord;» Gird on the terror of thy nvord.
In majercy and glory rids
With truth and meekneis at thy fide.
4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart. Shall pierce the foes of ilubhorn heart j Or words of mercy kind and fvveet
Shall melt the rebels at thy feet.
5 Thy throne,^ O God, forever Hands, Gi'ace is thelcemire in thy hands ; 1'hy laws and works are jull and right. But grace and juilice thy delight.
6 God
6 God, thine own God has richly ftied His oij of gladneis on thy head ; And with his 1 acred fpirit blefi His firll born Son above the reft.
Psalm XLV. Seccnd Part. Long Metre. Chrill an^/jis Church ; or, The Uyfiical marriage*
I ^HE King of iblnts, how fair his face. Adorn' J '^ith majcily and grace I He comes with bleifings from above. And wins the nations to his love.
z At his right-hand our eyes behold T\iQ queen array'd in pureft gold ; The world admires her heav'emly drefs ; Her robes of joy and righteoufiiefs.
3 He forms her beauties like his own. He calls and feacs her near his throne ; Fair ilranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native ftate.
4 So Ihall the king the more rejoice In thee the favourite of his choice ; Let him be lov'd, and yet ador'd.
For he's thy Maker and thy Lord. "^
5 Oh happy hour, when thou (halt rife To his fair palace in the fkie's.
And all thy fons (a numerous train) Each like a prince in glory reign.
6 JL,et dndlefs honours crown his head ; Let every age his praifes {^vt<i6. \ While we with cheerful fongs approve The condefcenlion of his love.
P s A I. M XLVL Firft Part. The Churches Safety and Triurnph among Nathnat
Defolaiiovs. i f^ OD is the refuge of his faints, ^*^ Wh^n Acrms cf iharp dillrefs invade ;
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Ere we cai ofTer our complaints Behold him prefent with his aid.
2 Let mountains from their feats be hurl'd Down to the deep, and buried there, Convul/ions fhake the folid world.
Oar faith ihall never yield to fear.
3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar. In facrcrd peace our fouls abide. While every nation, every fnore Trembles, and dreads the Iwelling tide^
4 There is a ftrea-m whofe gentle fiow Supplies the city of our God ! Life, love and joy ftill gliding thro' And watering our divine abode.
5 That facred ilream, thine holy word,. Supports our faith, our fear controuls. Sweet peace thy promifes aftbrd.
And give new ftrength to fainting fouls*
6 Sion enjoys her monarch's Love, Secure againfi: a threatening hour ; Nor caiFher firm foundation move,
Bailt on his truth, and arm'd with power.
Psalm XLVI. Second Part. GOD fights for his Church .
1 T ET 5/W in. her Mng rejoice,
*— ', Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rife ;, He utters his almighty voice. The nations melt, the tumult dies
2 The Lord of old for Jacoh fought. And Jacob's GoD is Hill our aid ; Behold the works his hand has wrought, ^Vaat defolations he has made.
From fea to fea, through all the fhores He laakeo ins aoife of battle ce.afe y
%"hen
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When from on high his thunder roars. He awes the trembling world to peace.
4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the fpear. Chariots he burns with heavenly flame ;, Let earth in filent wcndtT hear
The found and glory of his name.
5 '' Be ftill, and learn that I am God,, *' I reign exalted o'er the lands,
'* I will be known and fear'd abroadj, '^ But iiill my throne in Sion ftanda.
6 O Lord of noils. Almighty king, While we fo near thy prefence dwelL Our faith fhall fit lecure, and fing. Nor fear the raging powers of hell..
Psalm XLVIL
Chrift Jfcefidifig and Reigning^ 1 C^)^ Por a ihout of facred joy ^^ To God the fovereign king ! Let every land their tongues employ^ And hymns of triumph ring. -2 JeiusoMx God afcends on high ; His heavenly guards around Attend him rinng thro' the Iky, With trumpet's joyful found.
3 While angels fliout and praife their king>.
Let mortals learn their ilrains ; Let all the earth his honours iw.'s^ ; O'er all the earth he reigns.
4 Rehearfe his praife with awe profound>. Let knov/ledge guide the fong ;
Nor mock him with a folemn found
Upon a thoughtlefs tongue. \ In Ifrael ilood his ancient throne.
He lov'd that chofen race ; But now he calls the world his own^
And licathens tafte his grace. 6 The
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6 The Gentile nations are the Lord's, There Jbrahcm's God is known ; While powers and princes, ihieids and fwords Sabmit before his throne.
Psalm XLVIII. i,— 8. Firft Parf^
The Church is the Honour and Safety of a Nat4cn»
1 [X^ REAT is the Lord our God,
\_J And let his praii'e be great ; He makcu hi& churches iiis abode. His moll delightful ieat.
2 Thefe temples of his grace.
How beautiful they Hand ?
Tue honours of our native place.
And bulwarks of our land.]
5 In Sion God is known • A refuge in diilrefs.; How bright has his falvation fiione> How fair his heavenly grace ?
4 V/hen kings againft her join'd.
And faw the Lord was there. In wild confuiion of the mind They fled with hally -fear.
5 When navies tall and prcud
Attempt to fpoil our peace. He fends his tempeil roaring loud. And finks them in the feas.
6 Oft have oar fathers told.
Our eyes have often feen. How well our God fecurss the fold Where his own flocks have been,
7 In every new diilrefs
We'll to his hcufe repair, Recal to mind his wondrous grace^ Aiid feek delivera,nce ther-e,-
F S J L M XL VIII. 93
P S A L M XLVill 10,-^14. S2:ondPar\ ^he Biaiity of the Church ; or, GofpelWorjhipU Order*
1 f^^AE. as thy name is known
•^ The world declares thy praiis ; Thy faints, O Lord, before thy thrond Their fongs of honour raiie.
2 With joy^ thy people iland
On S ion's choien hill. Proclaim the wonders ofthy hand. And counfelsof thy will.
3 Let ftrangers walk around
The city where we dwell, Conipafs and view thine holy ground. And mark the building well.
4 The orders of thyhoufe.
The worihip of thy court. The chearfal fongs, the folemn vows. And make a fair report.
5 How decent and how wife !
How glorious to behold ! Beyond the pomp that charms the eyesj And rites adorn'd with gold.
6 The God we woriliip now
Will guide m 'till we die; Will be your God v/iiile here below. And ourt; ah^ve the fky.
Psalm XLlxt 6-I-14. Fir^ Part Com.Mstrc. Pr^de and Death ; or. The Vanity of Life and Rtchei*
I ^■^^HY doth the man of riches grow To infalence and pride. To fee his v/eaithand honours ilow With every rinng tide ?
[Why doth he treat the poor with fcora^
Made of the felf-fame clay. And boaft as tho* his flelh were bora
Of better dull than they ?] 3 Noi
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3 Not all his treafures can procure
His foul a fliort reprieve. Redeem from death one guilty hour. Or make his brother live.
4 Eternal life can ne'er be fold,
Tiie ranfom is too high ; Jufiice v/iil ne'er be brib'd with. gold,. That man may never die.]
5 He fees the brutifh and the wife.
The timorous and the brave Quit their pofTeffions, cloie their eyes„ And haftento the grave.
$ Yet *tis his inward thought and pride,. " My houfe lliall ever ftand ; *' And that my name may long abide ** I'llgiveit to my land.
7 Vain are his thoughts, his hopes are loflj^
Kow foon his memory dies I His name is buried in the dufl,. Where his own body lies,]
Pause.
8 This is the folly of their way ;
And yetth^irfons as vain Approve the words their fathers fayv And aft their works again.
9 Men void of wifdom and of grace,
Tho' honour raife them high. Live like the beaft, a thoughtlefs race^ And like the beaft they die.
10 [Laid in the grave like filly fheep.
Death triumphs o'er them there. Till thelail trumpet breaks their fleepj And wakes them in defpair.
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5> s A L M XLIX. Fer. 14, 15. SecoNi^ Part*
Common Metre.
Death and the RefurreSlion,
1 XT'E ^^'^^ of pride, that hate the juit,
1. And trample on the poor, V/hen death has brought you down to duU Your pomp Ihall rife no more.
2 The laft great day ihall change the fcene 5
When win that hour appear ? When fhall the juft revive^ and reign O'er all that fcorn'd them here I
.3 God will my naked foul receive, CalPd from the world away. And break the prifon of the graven To raife my mouldering clay.
[4 Heaven is my everlaiting home, Th' inheritance is fare ; Let m.en of pride their rage refumej But I'll repine no more. Psalm XLTX. Long Metre; ^herich Sinner'' s Death, and the Saint's ReJurreBlon,-
\^ HY do the proud Infult the poor,
hr\di boaft the large eilates they have ! How vain are riches to fecure Their haughty owners from the grave !
They can't redeem an hour from death Witli all the wealth in which they trull ; Nor give a dying brother breath. When God comm.ands him down to duU, There the dark earth and difmal fhade Shall clafp their naked bodies round ; That flelh fo delicately fed Lies cold, and moulders in the ground.
Like thoughtlefs Iheep the finner dles>
And leaves his glories In the tomb :
The faints fhall in the morning rife.
And ^hear tli'opprefibr 'saw fui doom* 5 His
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5 His honours perifh in the dul^.
And pomp and beauty, birthand blood : That giorioas day exalts tlve iull To fuii domiriion o'er theproad.
6 M/ Saviour fnall my life reilore, Aiid raife me from my dark :;bode ; My iiciii and foul fliail part no more. Bill G^^ell forever near my God.
Ps A L M L. Ver, I--6. Firjl Part, Com. Metre.
^'he 'laji 'Judgement ; or, The Saints Kenxiarckd*
I 'T^HE Lord, tlie judge, before his throne, ^ "*- Bids thev/hole er.rthdraw nigh, 7^1ie nations nfar the nfingfan.
And near the Wefiim {ky. 2 No more fiiali bold blafphemers fay,
Jui'gemint ivUl ni'ei' iegin ; No more abufe his long dcky
To impudence and nn.
5 Thron'd on"a dcudour God fnall come. Bright flames prepare his way, ThuadcT and darknefs, nre and florm Lcari on the dreadful day.
4 Heaven from above his call fnall hear>
Attending ar.gels come, And ei,rth and hell \Ad}\ knov/, and fear,
Hisj-lUce and their doom.
5 '' B-Jt feather all my faints (he cries)
*' Tnra- made their peace vAiii God, *' By ihe Redeemer's facriiice, '^ And fcai'd it with his blood.
6 " Tlieirfaitiiand works, brought forth to iight>
'* Shall make the world confefs t* My featence of reward is right, ^l And heaven u^XoiQ my grace.
PSALM L. 97
P s A L M L. Fer. lo, \i ^\^,i^y7i, ScC07tii Part* Common Metre. _ Obedience is better than Sacrifice.
'T^Hus faith the Lord, '' die fpacicus fields -*• " And Fxocks and herds arc mine, '^ Oerallthe cattle' of the hills ** 1 claim a right divine.
2 ** I afk nofheep for facrifice,
** Nor bullocks burnt with fire ; *' To hope and love, to pray and praife, " Is all that I require.
3 ** Invoke my name when trouble's near,
'" My hand fnall fet thee ^a&z ; " Thenfhall thy thankful lips declare " The honour due to me.
4 " The man that oiters humble praife,
** Declares my glory bed : " And thofe that tread my holy ways, " ** Shall my falvation taile. P s A L M L. Fer. 1,5, 8, 16, 21, 22. I'birdPart, Common Metre. The Judgement of Hypocrites.
^^KJ HEN Chrift to judgement fhall defcend, ™ ▼ And faints furround their Lord, He calls the nations to attend. And hear his awful word. % " Not for the want of bullocks flain
'* Will I the world reprove ; ;,
'' Altars and rites, aiid forms are. vain *' Without the fire of love.
3 " ^^^"^^ ^^Ji^t I'^ave hypocrites to do*
'^ To bring their lacriilce ? *' They call my fratutcs juJl f nd true, ■ But deal in ciieft and lin-s.
4 *' Could you o'ped to'
*' And iin without c
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*' But Tfr.aii bring your crimes to light* '* With snguiih in your foal,
5 Confider, ye, that flight the Lord, Before his urath appear ; If o^ceyac fail beneath his fword. There's no deliverer there.
Psalm L. Long Metre. Hypocricy expofeiL
1 rr^HE Lord, the judge his churches warnj>
J. Let hypocrites attend and fear. Who place their hope in rites and forms. But make not faith nor love their care.
2 Vile wretches dare rehearfe his name With lips of falfhood and deceit ;
A friend or broth-er they defame. And footh and flatter thofe they hate.
3 They watch to do their neighbours wrongj Yet dar2 to feek their Maker's face j They take his covenant on their tongue. But break his laws, abufe his grace,
4 To heaven they lift their hands nncleaa Defil'dwithluft, defJ'd with blood ;
By night they pra6life every fin.
By day their mouths draw near to God.
5 And while his judgements long delay, They grow fecure and fin the more ; They think heflceps a^ v/ell as they. And put far off the dreadful hour.
6 Oh dreadful hour 1 when God draws near. And iets their crimes before their eyes ! His wraih their guilty fouls ihall tear. And no deliverer dare to riie.
Psalm L. To a new Tuntf.
nj"^HE Lord, the fover^gn fends his fummotis forth A CtUs x\\^.Jo%ih Batiofis, aad awakes %\^^7torth\
Fron
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From Eajf to WeJ} the founding orders fpread Thro' diilant worlds and regions of the dead; No mere fnali atheiits mock kis long delay ; His vengeance Heeps no more ; behold the day. z Behold thejadge defcends ; his guards are hign?^ Tempeii and iire atcead him down the iky ; Heaven, earth and hell, draw near ; let all things com© To hear his juitice and the fjnnersdoom; /
Bur gather iiril my faints (the judge comiiiands) Bring them, ye angels, from their diilant lands,
3 Behold my covenant (lands forever good, Sealed by th' eteraal facrifics in blood,
And fign'dwith all their Daisies ; the Greek xhsjsv/^ That paid the ancient worfiiip or th? iveiv. There's no dilHnction here, prepare thpir thrones. And near me feat my favorites aod my fo.a^,
4 r, their almighty faviow and tlieir Go a,
J am their judge ; Ye heavens pi-oclaim abroad My juH, eternal fenteoce, and declare Thofe awful truths, that fmners dread to httr ; Sinners in Ziou, tremble and retire ; I doom the painted hypocrite to fire,
5 Not for the want Tof goats or bullocks {Iain Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain, WithoiJt the fkfji^s o/loye ; in vain the &o^ Of brutal oilerings that were mine before; Mine are the tamer beafts an-d lavage breed. Flocks, hercis, and fields, and forefts v/h^ere tih^,y fepd.
6 If I were hungry, woi^d I afktlieefood ? When did I thirft, or tafte the viftlms blood ? <Jan f be'flatter'dwith thy cringing bows, 'Thy folemn ehatterings and tlantallick \!Q:'ffs ? Are my eyes charm'd thy veRmencs.to behold, •' '^Glaririg in gems, and gay in woven gold ?
7 Unthinking wretch ! how couldll thou hope topleafe 4 Gpp, a ipifit, withfuch toys as thefe ? While
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"While with my grace and flatutes on thy tongue Thou lov'fl; deceit, and doit thy brother wrong ; In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends. Thieves and adulterers are thy cholen friends. -
8 Silent I waited with long (ufFering love, Uiit didft thou hope that I Ihould ne'er reprove ? Andcheriih fuch an impious thought within, That-,GoD the righteous would indulge thy fm ? Behold my terrors now ; my thunders roll. And thy own crimes aflright thy guilty foul.
cj Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wife ; Awake before this dreadful morning rife ; [amend ; Change your vain thoughts, you iinful works Fly to the faviour, make the judge your friend ; Left like a lion his laft vengeance tear Your trembling fouls and no deliverer near.
Psalm L. To the old proper tune. The Laji Judgement,
1 nnHE God q\ glory fends his fummons forth,
A Calls they^«/-6 nations and awakes the north :
Vfom.ea(i to w^y? the fovereign orders fpread.
Thro* diftant worlds and regions of the dead.
. ^he trumpet founds \ hell trembles ; hea^ven rejoices ;
hift up your heads, ye faints, nxiith cheerful voices.
2 No more ihall atheifts mock his long delay ; His vengeance fleeps no more : behold the day; ^Behold the judge defcends; his guards are nigh;
^' Temped and fire attend him down the fky. When GOD appears, all nature Jhall adore him ; While finners tremble, Jaints rejoice before hitn.
3 * Heaven, earth, and hell, draw near : let all things «' To 'hear myjuftice and the fmner's doom ; [come '* B ut gather firlt my faints; the judge commands ; *' Brino-them, ye angels, from their diixant lands.
When Chrifi returns, i<jake e-uery cheerful pajflon ; 4ndJhQut,ye faints ; he comes for your falvation .
.** 4 Behold
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4 *' Behold my covenant flands forever ^oo<^, ** Seal'd by th' eternal facrifice in bleed,
** Andngn'd with xill their names ; t\iQ greek .xhe je-iQ ** That paid tiie a<icient worlhipor the new : There's no dlfiirMion here \join all y cur voices. And raileyour heads, ye faint Sy for hca^jen rejoices,
5 ' Here (faith the Lord) ye angels fpread their thrones,
<' And near me feat my favourites and my fo"^' " Come, my redeemed, pofTefa the joys prepar'd <♦ Ere time began, 'tis your divine reward. .
When Chrijf returns, ivake e^very cheerful pajficn ;
And fhout, ye faints, he comes for yeur fal'vation. Pause the Firil.
6 *' I am the faviour, I th* Almighty God,
*' The lovereign judge tye heavens proclaim abroad •* Myjufl eternal fentence, and declare ** Thofe awful truths, that fmners dread to hear. When GOD appears all nature pall adore him. While finners tremble, faints rejoice before him.
7 ** Stand forth, thou bold blafphemer, and profane, ** Novvfeelmyv/rath, norcallmythreatRings vain » << Thou hyjpocrite, once dreii in faints attire,
*' I doom the painted hypocrite to fire. Judgement proceeds ■', hell tre?nbles ',hea^en rejoices \ Lift up your heads, ye faints, ^ojith cheerful ^voices y % *^ Not for the want of goats, or bullocks flain *' Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain *' Without the flames of love ; in vain the ftore *' Of brutal offerings^ that were mine before. ]£.arth is the Lords, all nature fhall adore him ; While finners tremble, faints rejoke before him, ^ *' If I were hungry, would I aik thee food ? '* When did I thirft or drink thy bullock's blood? *' fv'Iine are the tamer beails and favage breed, ** Flocks, herds, & lieUs & forefts v^here they feed. All is the Lord's, he rules the n/jide creation ; Qivesfnners vengeance, and the faints falvaiion.
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10 '' Can I be flatterM with thy cringing bows, " Thy foleina chatterings and fantallick vows ?
' *' Are my eyes charm'd thy veftments to behold.
" Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ? GOD is the judge of hearts, no fair dijguifes Can fcreen the guilty nuhen his 'vengeance rijes.
Pause the Second. [pleafe
11 " U.ithiiiking wretch ! how could'fl thou hope to *' A God, a AiJrit, with fuch toys as thefe ? .
*•' Waile with my grace and flatates on thyton^\ie '' Thou Iov*il deceit, and dod thy brother wrong. fudgemmt proceeds; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices y Lift itp your heads i ys faints, njoith chs,er fid voices.
12 *' In vain to pious forms thy xeal pretends ;
^^ Thieves and adulterers are thy chofea friends i " Wh'Ie the falfe flart'rer at mine altar waits, *• Kis harden'J TduI divine inftrudlion hates. GOD is the judge of hearts, no fair dijguifes Can fcreen the guilty, ^xvhen his -vengeance rifes,
ly *' Silent I waited with long-fuffering love ; '' But didft thou hope that I (hould ne'er reprove? *' And cherifli fuch an impious thought within, *' That the All-Holy Would indulge thy fin?
See GOD appears, all nations join /' adore him ;
yudgenjnt proceeds^ and Jinners fail before hifn.
14. " Behold my terrors now ; my thunders roll,
*' And thy own crimes affright thy guilty foul ; ' **■ Now like a lion fhall my vengeance tear
*' Thy bleeding heart, and no deliverernear. Judgement conchides ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices ;. Lift up your heads, ye faints vuith cheerful voices,
Epiphonema. 1 5 Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wife ; Awake before this dreadful morning rife : [amend, Ciange your vain thojghts, your fmful works Fly to the faviour, ni;ike v^iQ judge your friend. Then join, ys Saints, Vijake every cheerful PaJJion ; ' When Qhrid returns, hi comes for your Salvation.
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Psalm LI. Firji Part. Long Metre. A Pe?iitmt pleading for Pardon,
1 OHEW pity. Lord, O L'ord, forgive,
0 Let a repenting rebel live ; Are not thy mercies large and free ? May not a finner traft in thee ?
2 My crimes are great but can*t furpafs The power and glory of thy grace : Great God, thy nature hath no bound. So let thy pardoning love be found.
3 Oh wafh my foul from every fin.
And make my guilty confcience clean; Here on my heart the burden lies. And pad offences pain mine eyes.
4 My lips with fhame my fins confefs Againft thy law, againil thy grace ; Lord, ihould thy judgement grow fevcre,
1 amcondemn'd but thou art clear.
5 Should fudden vengeance feize my b!-eath> I muft pronounce thee juft in death : And if my foul were fent to hell.
Thy righteous law approves it well.
6 Yet fave a trembling finner. Lord, Whofe hope, ftill hovering round thy word. Would light on fome fweet promife there. Some fure fupport againft defpair. Psalm LI. Second Part. Long Metre.
Original and actual fin confefi'ed.
1 1 ORD, 1 am vile, conceiv'd in fin, ■*— ' And born unholy and unclean ; Sprung from the man whofe guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints us all.
2 Soon as we draw our infant-breath. The feeds of fm grow up for death ; The law demands a perfe<5t heart ;
But we're denl'd in every part. ' [ 3 Great
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3 [-Great God, create my heart a-new^
And form my fpirit pure and true ; Ok make me wife betimes to fpy My danger and my re^nedy.]
4 Behold I fall before thy face j M/ only refuge is chy grace ;
No outward forms can make me cleaa ; The leprofy lies deep within.
5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beaft. Nor hyfop-branch, nor fprinkling prie^» Nor running brook, nor Sood, nor fea. Can v.^alh. the difiiw.1 Hain away.
^ Jefus, my God, thy blood alone Hath power fuiRcient to attone ; Thy blood can make me white as fnow ; No Je-Mtjh types could cleanfe me fo.
7 While guilt difturbs and breaks my peace. Nor fiefh nor foul hath refl or eafe ; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice. And make my broken heart rejoice.
P s A L jvi LI. Third Ta)-t. Long Me^re.
^he Bachf,tder rejiarei ; or. Repentance and Faith in the Blocd of Cfiriil.
OThou that hear*ll when iinners cry, Tho' all my crimes beftre thee lie. Behold them not with angry lOok, But blot their memory from thy book*
2 Create my nature pure within. And form my foal averfe vo iin : Let thy good fpirit ne'er depart. Nor hide thy prefencefrom my heart.
3 I cannot live without thy light.
Call: oat and baniih'd from thy fight r Thine holy joys, my God, reftore. And guajd me, that I fall no more.
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4 Tho' I have griev'd thy fpirit. Lord, Thy help andcomibrt flill afford ; And let a wretch come near thy throne. To plead the merits of thy fon.
5 A broken heart, my God, my king. Is all the facrilice I bring ;
The God of grace will ne'er dcfpiie A broken heart for facrifice.
6 My foul lies humbled in the dull. And owns thy dreadful fenteace juii ; Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye. And fave the foul condemned to die.
7 Then will I teach the world thy ways ; Sinners (hall learn thy fovereign grace ; I'll lead them to my faviour's blood. And they fhall praife a pardoning God.
% O may thy love infpire my tongue ! Salvation ihall be all my fong ; Aad all my powers fhall join, to blefs The Lord my ftreagth and righteoufnefs.
P s A L M LI. 3 — 13. Firji Part, Com. Metre.
Original and Acliial Sin confejfed and par done d%
^ T ORD, I would fpread my fore diHrefs ■*— ' And guilt before thine eyes ; Againft thy iaws, againft thy grace. Ho// high my crimes arife !
2 Shoald*il: thou condemn my foul to hell. And crafh my flelli to dud, Heaven would approve thy vengeance well. And earth mail own it jufl.
3 I from the ilock of Adam came. Unholy and unclean ; All my original is Ihame, And all my nature fin..
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4 Born in a World of guilt, I drew
Contagion with my breath ; And as my days advancM, 1 grew A jufter prey for death.
5 Cleanfe me, O Lord, and cheer my fouj
With thy forgiving love ; Oh make my broken fpirit whole. And bid my pains remove.
i Let not thy fpirit e'er depart. Nor drive me from thy face ; Create a new my vicious heart. And fill it with thy grace. 7 Then will I make thy mercy known Before the ions of men ; Backfliders ihall addrefs thy throne. And tarn to God again.
.? s A L M LL 14.— 17. S^icond Part Com. Metrei^.
Repentance and faith in the Blood of Chrifi <^
1 f~\ God of mercy, hear my call, ^-^ My loads of guilt remove. Break down this feparatin^ wall That bars me from thy love.
% Give me the prefence of thy grace, ^ Then my rejoicing tongue Shall fpeak aloud thy righteoufnefsj And mike thy praiiie my fong. .
3 No blood of goats nor heifer ilaia
For iin could e'er atone ; The death of Chrifi ihall fijU remaia Sufficient and alone.
4 A foul oppredwith fr.i's defert
My God will ne'er defpife ; A humble gronn, a broken heart h our hell facrifice.
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Psalm LII. Common Metre, The di/appointment cf the n,vicked,
\X7 ^^ ^o'M the mighty make their boail,
'^ And heavenly grace defpife ? In their own arm they put their truft. And fill their mouth with lies.
a But God in vengeance (hall deftroy. And drive them from his face ; No more fhall they his church annoy. Nor find on earth a place.
^ But like a cuIturM olive grove, Drefs'd in immortal green. Thy children, blocning in thy love. Amid thy courts are feen^
^ On thine eternal grace, O Lord, Thy faints fhail reft fecure. And all, who truft thy holy word. Shall find falvation fure.
Psalm LII. Long Metre,
The folly of /elf -dependence.
H "^T THY (hould the haughty hero boaft, ^ ▼ His vengeful afm, his warlike hofl: ? While blood defiles his cruel hand. And defol^ion waftes the land.
2 He joys to hear the captive*s cry. The widow's groan, the orphan's iigh j And when the wearied fword would fpare. His falfehood fpreads the fatal fnare.
3 He triumphs in the deeds ofwrong,
And arms with ra*ge his impious tongue ; With pride proclaims his dreadful power. And bids the trembling world adore.
4 Bat God beholds, and with a frown, Ca^s to the duA hi* iioncttrs dowu ^
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The righteous freed, their hopes recall. And hail the proud opprCiTors fall.
5 How low th' iufulting tyrant lies. Who dared th' eternal power defpife ; Aad vainly deem'd with envious joy. His aVm almighty to deftroy.
6 We praife the Lord, who heard our cries, Andfentfalvation from the fkies ; The faints, who faw our mournful days. Shall join our grateful fongs of praife.
P S A L M LIII. 4—6. ViBory and DsU-uerance from perjecuiion,
1 /\ RE all the foes of Sion fools, •^^ Who thus deltroy her faints ? Do they not know her Saviour rules,
And pities her complaints ?
2 They fliall be feiz'd with fad furprife ;
For God's avenging arm Shall crulh the hand that dares arife. To do his children harm.
3 In vain the fons o^ fat an boaft
Of armies in array ; When God has firftdefpis'd their hoft. They fall an eafy prey.
4 Oh for a word from 5/<7«'s king.
Her captives to reftore ! T'hy joyful faints thy praife fhall ling. And Ij'rael weep no more, .
Psalm LIV. Common Pvletre.
1 "OEHOLD us, Lord, and let our cry XJ Before thy throne afcend.
Call thou on us a pitying eye. And ftill'our lives defend.
2 For flaughtering foes infult us round,
Oppreffive^ proud and vain, .
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They call thy temples to the ground. And all our rites prophane.
5 Yet thy forgiving grace we truft. And in thy power rejoice ; Thine arm raaii crufii our foes to daft. Thy praiie infpire our voice.
4 Be thou with thofe whofe friendly hand Upheld us in diiirefs. Extend thy truth through every land. And ilili rhy people blefs. ^
Psalm LV. 1--8, 16, 17, 18, 22. Com, Metre.;
Support for the affiled and tempted SouL
1 /^ God, my refuge, hear my cries, \J Behold my flowing tears.
For earth and hell my hurt devife. And triumph in my fears.
2 Their rage is level'd at my life.
My foul with guilt they lead. And fill my thoughts with inward ftrife. To fliake my hope in God.
3 What inward pains my heart-llrings WGURd>^
I groan with every breath ; Horror and fear befet me round Amongil the fliades of death.
4 Oh were I like a featherM dove.
And innocence had wings ; I'd fly, and make a long remove From all thefe reitlefs things.
-;5 Let me to fome wild defert go, And find a peaceful home. Where ftorms of malice never blow, Temptations never come,
% Vain hopes, and vaininve;.^ To 'ibpe the rage of heu :
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The mighty God , on whom I call. Can lave me here as well. Pause.
7 By morning light I'll feek his face. At noon repeat my cry. The night fhall hear me af»c his grace, Nf>r will he long deny.
S God ftiall preferve my foul from fear. Or fhield me when afraid ; Ten thoufand angels muft appear If he command their aid.
9 I cafl: my burdens on the -Lord,
The Lord fuftains them all ;
My courage refls upon his word.
That faints fliali never fall.
10 Myhigheil hopes fhal! not be vain.
My lips ihall fpread his praife ; While cruel and deceitful men, Scarce live out half Their days.
P s A L M LV. 15, 16, 17, 19, 22. Short Mctre»
i 1 - ET finners take their courfe, •^—^ And chufe the road to death ; Bur in the worfhipof my God I'll fpend my daily breath.
2 My thoughts addrefs his throne.
When morning brings the light ; I feek his blemng every noon. And pay my vows at night.
3 Thou wilt regard my cries,
O my eternal God, While finners perifh in furprife Beneath thine angry rod.
^ Bccaufe they dwell at eafe. And no fad ch-anges feel.
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They neither fear nor trail thy name. Nor learn to do thy wiii.
5 Bat I with all my cares.
Will lean upon the Lord ; I'll cait my burdens on his arm. And rcil upon his word.
6 His arm fhtill well fuftain
The children of his love ; The ground on which their fafet}' (lands. No earthly power can move.
Psalm LVI.
Deliverance from OppreJJl'on and Falj7jooJ ; or GOD $
Care of his People m Anf^er to Faith and Pru^er^
1 /^ Thou, whofejaftice reigns on high, V-/ Aad makes th' opprefTorceafe, Behold how envious Tinners try
To vex and break my peace.
2 The fons of violence and lies
Join to d'^vour me> Lord ; But as my hoarly d.angers rile. My refuge is thy word.
3 La God moft holy, juft, and true,
I have repos'd my trafl ; Nor will I fear what flefiTcan do. The ofiipring of the dull.
4 They wreli my words to rnifchief ftlll.
Charge me with-unknoVn fauiis; For mikhiefs allthe'r counfeis litl. And malice all their thoughts.
5 Shall theyefcape without thy frown ?
Mull their devices ftand? Oh call: the hanghty fmner down. And let him know thy hand I
Pause. •
6 Go D fees the forrow? of his faints.
Their groans aifeul his ears j *^hy^
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Thy mercy counts my juft complaints. And numbers all my tears.
7 When to thy throne I raife my cry The vvicke-'^ fear and iice : So fwift is prayer to reach the Iky, So near is God to me.
(8 In theei moll holy, juft, and true, I hav2 repos'd my truft ; Nor will I fear what man can do> * The oft spring of the dull.
9 Thy folemn vows are on me, Lord", Thou fnait receive my praife ; I'll iiiig, hoiv faithful is thy nvordS Ho'w "righteous all thy ivays I
3 0 Thou haft xccur'd my foul from death,,. Oh fet thy prifoner free, That heart and hand, and life ind breath May be employed for thee.
Psalm LVII.
Praife for ProteSlion ; Grace and Truth,
1 "Vl/I^ God, in whom are all thefprings, i.\A Of boundlefs love and grace unknown. Hide me beneath thy fpreading wings, Till the dark cioud is overblown.
2 Up to the heavens I fend my cry. The Lord will my ds fires perform ; He fend-5 his angel from the ficy.
And faves me from the threatening ftorm .
3 Be thou exalted, O my God,
Above the heavens, where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad, Aadland to land thy wonders tell.
^ My heart is fix'd ; my fong (hall raife Immortal honours to thy name ;
Awake,
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_Avvake, my tongue, to found his praife. My tongue, the glory of my frame.
High o'er the earth his mercy reigns. And reaches to the utmoU iky ; His truth to endiefs years remains. When lower v.'orlds diffolve and die.
Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heavens, where angelsdwell; Thy power on e.irth be known abroad. And land to land thy wonders tell
P s A. L M LViri. As the 1 1 3 Pfalm/ Warning to Mc.giftrares.
JUDGES, who rule the world by laws, Will ye defpife the righteous caule.
When vile opprelfion waxles the land ? Dare ye condemn the righteous poor. And let rich fmners 'fcape fecure.
While gold and greatnefs bribe your hand ! Have ve forgot, or never knew That God will judge the judges too ?
Migh in the heavens his juftlce reigns ; Yet you invade the rights of God ; And fend your bold decrees abroad
Tfl^%!nd.the confcience in your chains. A poifon'd arrow ig your tongue. The arrow fharp, the poifon ftrong,
h~i\ death attends where e'er it wounds ; You hear no counfels, cries orteaxs ; So the deaf adder flops her ears 1
Againfl the power of charming founds. Break out their teeth, eternal God, Thof^ teeth of lions dy'd in blood ; *
And crufh the ferpents in the dull : As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rife. Before the fweeping tempeft flies.
So let their hopes and' names be lofl. 5 Th'
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5 Th' Almighty thunders from the iky. Their grandeur melts, their titles die.
As hills QiiviOyN diftblve and run. Or I'nails that perilh in their flime. Or births that come before their time.
Vain births that never fee the fuu,
6 Thus fhali the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to I'aints afford ;
And all that hear fhall join and fay, •* Sure there's a God that rules on high,. *' A God that hears his children cry, " And will their fufFerings well repay. Psalm LIX. Short Metre^ Prayer for national deli^verance*
t p^ROM foes, that round us rife, -■- O God of heaven, defend. Who brave the vengeance of the fkies. And with thy faints contend.
2 Behold, from dillant ihores.
And defert wilds they come. Combine for blood their barbarous force^ And through thy cities roam.
3 Baneath the lilent fhade.
Their fecret plots they lay, Our peaceful walls by night invade. And wafte the fields by day.
4 Arid will the God of grace,
Regardlefs of our paia. Permit fecurf? t!>at impious race. To riot in their reign ?
5 la vain their fecret guile.
Or open force they prove ; His eye can pierce the deepellveflj His hand their ftrength remove.
6 Yetfave them. Lord, from death,
Leil we forget their doom i But
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But drive them with thine angry breath. Through diltant lands to roam.
7 Then fhall our grateful voice Proclaim our guardian God ; The nations round the earth rejoice. And found the praife abroad.
Psalm LX. Common Metre. Looking to God in the dijirefs ofnvar. i T ORD thou has fcourg'd our guilty land, -*— ' Behold thy people mourn ; Shall vengeance ever guide thy hand ? And mercy ne'erreturn ?
S Beneath the terrors of thine eye. Earth's haughty towers decay ; Thy frowning mantle fpreads the fky. And mortals melt away.
3 Our Sion trembles atthyflrokc. And dreads thy lifted hand ! Oh, heal the pcopl^ thou haft broke. And fave the finking land.
4. Exalt thy banner in the field. For thofe that fear thy name ; From barbarous hofts our nation (liicld. And put our foes to fhame. •
5 Attend our armies to the fight.
And be their guardian God ; In vain fhali numerous powers unite, Againft thy lifted rod.
6 Our troops, ben^th thy guiding hand.
Shall gain a glad renown : 'Tis Go D^ who makes the feeble Hand, And treads the mighty down.
Psalm LXI. 1—6. Safety in GOD. I "ITT .iE M overwheim'd with grief,
V Y M/ heart withia ine dies, Helple/s
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Helplefs and- far from all relief To heaven I lift mine eyes,
z Oh lead me to the rock
That's high above my head. And m:.ke the covert of thy wings M/ ilielterandmy fhade.
3 V/ithln thy nrefence, Lord,
Forever I'll abide ; Thou art the tower of my defencff. The refuge where I hide.
4 Thoa giveft me the lot
Of thofe that fear thy name ; If endlefs life be their reward, I fhall pofTefs the fame.
I* S A L M . LXII. 5 — 12.
^0 1 ruji in the Creatures ; or, Faith in di'vine Grace- ayid Ps-iver.
1 "jV/T ^' ^?i"it looks to God alone ; XVa My rock and refuge is his throne ;, la all my fears, in all my ftraits.
My foul on his falvatioii waits.
2 Truft him, ye faints, in all your ways,. Pour out your hearts before his face ;, When helpers fat!, and foes invade^ God isourall-fufiicient aid.
3 F life are the men of high degree. The baferfort are yanity ; L^id in the balance both appear Light as a puu'of empty air.
4 Make not increafmg gold your trufl, Nir fetyour hearcs on glittering diH ; Why will you grafp the fleeting fmoke. And not believe what God has fpoke ?
5 O ice has his awful voice declared. Once and a^ain my ears have heard,
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*' All power is his eternal due ; He muil be fear'd and truibd too.
6 For foveneigii power reigns not alone, Grace is a part i^r of the throne : Thy grace a ad jultice, mighty Lord, Shall vveii divide our lail reward.
Psalm LXIII. i, 2, 5, 3, 4. Firjl Part*
ComiTioii Mitre.
The Morning of a Lord^s Day*
1 IP" AR.L Y, my Go d , without delay, -*i— » I h lib to feek thy face ;
My thirity fpirit faints avvay Without thy cheering grace,
2 So pilgrims on the fcorching (and
Beaeath a burning &y, Long for a cooling xlreain at hand, Aad they muil: drink or die.
3 I've ie.QX\ thy glory and thy power
Thro' ail thy temple ihine ; My God, repeat that heavenly hour. That viliaa fo divine.
4 Not ail the blefiings of a feail
Can pleafe my loui fo well,
As v/hca thy richer grace I tafle.
And in thyprefence dwell.
5 Not life itfelf, with all its joys.
Can my bcil paffion^ move, Or raifs fo high my cheerful voice, A5 thy forgiving love.
.6 Thus, till my laft expiring day 1*11 hlefs my God and kincr ^ Thus wiii 1 lir't my hands to pray. And tu.ie my lips to ang.
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Psalm LXIII. 6— io. Second Pat^*
Common Metre.
Midnight Thoughts RecoUeSied,^
1 '^inWAS in the watches of the night
*► I thought upon thy power, I kept thy lovely face in light Amidft the darkell hour.
2 My flcl"h lay refting on my bed.
My ibul arofe on high ; «' My GOD, my Lip, myH^pe, I fald, ** Bring thy Salivation nigh.
3 My fpirit labours up thine hill,
Aad ciimbj the heavenly road j Bat thy right-hand upholds me ftiil>. While I purfue my God.
4 Thy mercy ftretches o'er my head
The fhadow of thy wings ; My fc^art rejoices in thine aid. My tongue awakes and fmgs.
5 But the dcftroyers of my peace;
Shall fret andVage in vain ; The tempter fhall Torev«r ceafe. And all my fins be flain. £ Thy fword fliiU give my foes to death.. And fend them down to dwell In the dark caveras of the earth. Or in the deeps of hell.
P s A L M LXIII. Long Metre.
Longing after GOD ; or, Thf Love of GOD letter' than Life.
1 A^REAT God, indulge my humble claim, \JX Thou art my hope, my joy, my reft ; The glories that compofe thy name
Stand all engag'd to make me bleft.
2 Thou great and good, tfToii jaft and wife.
Thou art my fatto and my God ; And
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And lam thine by facred ties ;
Thy fon, thy fcrvant bought with blood*
% With heart and eyes and lifted hands For thee I long, to thee I look. As travellers in thirfty lands Pant for the cooling water brook.
4 With early feet I love t'appear Among thy faints, and, feek thy face, Gft have! feen thy glory there.
And felt the power of fovereign grace,
5 Not fruits nor wines that tempt our talle, No pleafures that to fenfe belong. Could make me fo divinely bleft.
Or raife fo high my cheerful fong.
€ My life itfelf without thy love No tafte or pleafure could afford ; 'Tvvould but a tirefome buWen prove. If I were banilh'd from the Lord.
^.7 Amidft the wakeful hours of n'ght, ^ When bufy cares affli6l my head, ;/ One thought of thee gives new delight, \ .And adds refrefliment to my bed.
' 8 I'll lift my hands, I'll raife my voice. While I have breath to pray or praife ; This work fhall make my heart rejoice. And blefs the remnant of my days.
Psalm LXIII. Short Metre.
Peeking GOD.
t AyTY" God, permit my tongue
-A-VA This joy, to call thee mine ;
And let my early cries prevail
To tafle thy love divine.
2 My thirfty fainting fonl
Thy mercy does implore ♦
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Not travellers in defert lands , Can pant for v/ater more.
3 Within thy churches, Lord,
1 long to find my place. Thy power and glory to behold. And feel thy quickening grace.
4 For life without thy love
No reliih can afford ; No joy can be compar'd with this. To ferve andpleafe the Lord.
5 To thee Til lift my hands.
And praife thee while I live ; Not the rich dainties of a feail Such food or pleafiire give.
6 In wakeful hours of night,
I call my God to mind ; I think how wile thy counfels are. And all thy dealings kind.
7 Since thou haft been my help.
To thee my fpirit files. And on thy watchful providence j My cheerful hope relies.
8 The fhadow of thy wings.
My foul in fafety keeps : I follow where my father leads, Andhefupports my fteps.
Psalm hXVV, Long metre*
1 f^ RE AT God attend to my complain^> ^^ Nor let my drooping fpirit faint ; When foes in fecrct fpread the fnare.
Let my falvation be thy care.
2 Shield me without and guard within. From treacherous foss and deadly fin ; May envy, luft and pride depart. And heavenly grace expand my heart.
3 Thy juftice and thy power difplay>
And fcatter far thy foes away j Whileji
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While liflening rations learn thy word. And faints triumphant blefs the Lord.
4 Then fliall thy church exalt her voice. And S.1I that love thy name rejoice ; Ey faith approach thine awful throne. And plead tlie merits of thy Son.
"Psalm LXV. 1—5, Firji Party Long Metre. Public Prayh' and PraijV*
I T^ KE praife of Sion v/aits for thee.
My God ; and praife becomes thy houfe 5
There Ihali thy faints thy glory fee.
And there perform their public vows. z O thou whofe mercy bends the fklcs
To fave when humble fmners pray ;
All lands to thee fliall lift their eyes, .
And every yielding heart obey. 3 Againfc my wilf my fins prevail.
Bat grace fnall. purge away the flain :
The blood of- Cnriil will never iail
To waih my garments white again. £. Bleft is the. man whom thou fhaltxhufei
And. give him kirfd accefs to ihe.e ;
Give him a place within thy liouf^
To tafte thy love .divin^y free;.
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5 Let Babel fear when Sion prays; Eabel, prepare fqr^lb.ng dilliefs. When S ion's Go b "himfelf arrays In terror and in righteoufnefs.
6 V/ith dreadful glory God fulfils What his aiHided faints requeft ; And with Almighty v/i-ath reveals His love to give his churches refl.
7" Thenfhall the flocking nations ruft To Sioa's hill and own their Lord |
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The riiin^ and the fetting fun
Shall fee the Saviour's name ador'd.
P s A L M LXV. 5 — 13. zd. Fart Long Metre.
.J)i''vine Prc^vidcjice in Air f. Earth and Sea ; or, Tht GQD of Nature and Grace.
1 npHE God of our falvation hears
A The groans of Sion mix'd with tears.; Yet when he comes with kind defigns. Thro' all tile way his terror ftiines.
2 'Onhim the race of man depends. Far as the earth's remoteil ends, Where the" Creator's name i-s known. By nature's feeble light alone.
5 Sailors that travel o'er the flood, Addrefs their flighted fouls to God, ' When tempeHs rage and Billows roat At dreadful diflahce from .the Ihore. -
A. Ke bids the ncify tempefts ceaf? ; He calms the raging crowd to peace. When a tumaltnous nation raves. Wild as -file -winds, and loud as v,aves.
r Whole kingdoms fhaken by the ftorm. He fettles in '^"peaceful form'; Mountains eftabKlh'd by his" h.and Firm on their old foundations ftand.
6 Behold his enfignsfweep the fky. New comets blaze and lightnings fly ; The Heathen lands with fwift furprif*. From the bright horrors turn their eyes. At His Command the morning ray Smiles in the Eaft, and j cad© the day. He guides the fun's declining wheels Over the tops of wefte'rn hills.
g Seafons and times obey his voice ; Tii& evening a;nd the morn rejoice
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To fee the earth made foft with ihowers. Laden with fruit and drellin flowers^
5 *Tis from his watery ftores on high. He gives the thirfty ground fuppiy ; He walks upon the clouds, and thence Doth his enriching drops diipenfe.
10 The defert grows a fruitful field, Abunda.nt fruit the vallies yield ; The v^Jies llaout with cheerful voice.
And neig^oring hills repeat their joys.
11 The paftures fmile in green array. There iambs and larger cattle play ; The larger cattle and the lamb. Each in his language fpeaks thy nnme.
12 I'hy works pronounce thy power divine ; OVr every field thy glories fhine ; Thro' every month thy gifts appear ; Great God, thy goodnefs crowos the year.
P s A L. M LXV. Firjl P^r/, Common Jyletrc, J ?ray.er -hearing God, and the Gentiles calUd,
1 p RAISE waits in Sion, Lord, for thee -,
There flia 11 oiir vows be paid ; Thou hall an ear when finners pray. All fleili ihali leek thine aid.
2 Lord, our iniquities prevail.
But pardoning grace is thine. And thou wilt grant us power and fkill To conquer every fin. I BleR^re4he men whom thou wilt chufe To bring them near thy face. Give them a dwelling in thine houfe. To feaft upon thy grace.
4 I« anfwering what^thy church requelts. Thy truth and terror faine.
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And works of dreadful rlghteoufnefs. Fulfil thy kind dcfign.
5 Thus fhall the wondering nations fee
The Lord is good and juft; And diiiant illands fly to thee. And make thy name their truft.
6 They dread thy glirteri ng tokens. Lord;
When figns in he3ven appear; But thsy lliall learn thy holy word. And love as v/eil ?.s fear.
? s A L M LXV. Second Part.. Common Metre..
Tiss Prouidtirics of God in Air, Earth and Sea } QL-
The Blejings of Rain.
jf. 'ryilS by thy llrength the mountains ftand, JL God of eternal power; The Tea grows calm at thy command. And tempells ceafe to roar.
2 Thy morning light and evening fhade>
Sacceirive comforts bring: Thy pie-iteous fruits nwke harveft glad. Thy dowers adorn the fpring.
3 Sei'bn? and time?, aid m3'>ns aud hours.
Heaven, earch and air are thine ; V/iien clouds dillil in fruitful fhovvers. The Author is divine :
4 Thofe wandering ciflerns in the iky
Borne by the winds around, Whofe watery treafures well fupply The farrows cf the ground.
:,' The thirlly ridges drink their fill. And ranks of corn appear ; Thy ways abound with bleifings ftiil. Thy goodnel^ crown^s the.y.ear.
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? s A L M LXV. Third Part. Common Metre. Th-e BleJJings of the Spring j or God gives Rain. A Praltn for the Haibandman.
1 f^ OOD is the Lord, the heavenly King,
Who makes the earth his care ; Vilits the pafiures every fpring. And bids the grafs appear.
2 The clouds like rivers rais'd on high.
Pour out at his command Their watery bieCings from the fky, Th cheer the thirlly land.
3 The foften'd ridges of the neld
Permit the corn to fpring :
The vallies rich provifion yield.
And the poor laborers fing.
4 The little hills on every fide .
Rejoic-e at falling fhowen^ The meadows drefs'd m beauteous pride Perfume the air with fiowers.
5 The barren clods refrcili'd v/ith rain
Promife a joyful crop; The parched grounds look green again. And raife the reaper's hope.
6 The various months thy goodnefs ciowns
How bounteous are thy ways I The bleating fiocks fpread o'er the downs. And fhepherds fliout thy praife.
Psalm LXYl. Firft Part. Common Metre. Co'verning Povjer and Gocdnejs ; or, Our Cro.ce
tried by Affliclionsy
SING, all the nations to the I-orlj oing Vvifh a jovful noife; Wi:h
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With melcdy of found reccrd liis honours and your joys.
Say to thrj power that form'd the iky, *' Ho«v terrible art thou ! *• Sinners before thy prefeuce f]y, " Or at thy feet they bow."
3 [Come fee the wonders of our Ged,.
How glorious are his ways ? In Mofcs hand he put the rpd I And clave the frighted feas.
4 He made the ebbing channel dry.
While IXrael pafs'd the Sood ; Tiiere cf:d fhe church begin their joy>. Aud triunii^i in their God. ]
5 Pie rales by his reiiUlefs might.::
Wiil rebel mortals dare Provoke th' Ete^rnal to the fight,. And tempt thut dreadful war.
^ Oh blefs our Go^, and never ceafe ;- Ye fainfSi fulrll his praife ; He keeps our life, maintains our peace,. And guides our doubtful ways.
7 Lord, thou hall prov'd our fullering fouls,. To rm''e ©ur graces ihine ; So filver bears the burning coals, The metal to rehne. '6 Thro' watery deeps and firey ways We .march at thy command, Lej to poffcis the ;3rrmis'd place By thine unerrir^g hand.
Psalm LXVI. 13-— 20. Seccnd Partj Pral'e to GOD for biari?i(r Prayer, J TkT'^^^^^ ^^'1 i^- folmen vows be paid >- ^ To t?iat Almighty power Til it heard the J ^ng reqae;h I made i2 my diltrsfsibl tiouic»
My lips and cheerful he^irt prepare
To make his mei'cles known : Come >e that fear my God, audhear
Tii(2 wonders he has done.
^ When on my head hnge forroivs fell, I fought the heavenly aid ; He fav'd my finking foul from hell,. And death's eternal iliade..
4 \^^m lay coverMin my heirt
While prayer emplcy'd my toni^ue; The Lord had {he>vn me no regard. Nor I his praifes fung..
5 But God (his name be ever bled)
Has fet ray fpirit free ; No.' turn'd from, him my poor req.uefl, Njor turn'd. his heert from me.
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9"/5'i' Natioii^ s Pro/p-jrityy and ihe C-^urcFs Licreafe
I QHINS, mighty God, on S ion, (bine, '^ With beams of heavenly grace ; Reveal thy power through all our Coafts, And Ihevv thy fmiling face.
£ [Amid ft our realm ex-atted high Do thou our glory ftand. And like a wall of g-jardian fire Surround the favourite land.]
3 When fnall thy name from fhore to ihore
Sound all the earth abroad ; Aud ditlant nations know and love Their Saviour and their God.-
4 Sinjy to the Lord, ye diftant lands.
Sing loud with folemn voice ; , Let every tongue exilt his praife. And evsrv he^rt i\.joice,
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5 He, the great Lord, the fovereign judges
That fits enthron'd above, , . ,'V-*^
In vvifdom rules the worlds he made And bids theiii'tafte his love.
6 Earth fhall obey his high command.
And yield a full incrcafe; Cur God will crown his chofen land: With fruitfulnefs and peace.
7 God the redeemer fcatters round
His choiceft, favours here,. While the creation's utmofi bound Shall fee, adore, and fear.
Psalm LXVIII. Firft Part. Ver. i-6, 32,-25-. The Vengeance and CompcJ/ton of GOD*
1 T ET God arife in all his might,
X-/ And put the troops of hell to flight ; As fmoak that foaght to cloud the Ikies Before the rifuig teinpeft flies.
2 [He comes array'd in burning flames ; Juftice and vengeance are his names : Behold his fainting foes expire
Like melting wax before the fire.]
3 Lie rides and thunders thro' the {}^y i His name Jeho-vah founds on high : Sing to his name, ye fons of grace; Ye faints rejoice before his face.
4 The widow and the fatherlefs Fly to his aid in fharp diftrefs ; In him the poor and helpleO £nd A judge that's juft, a father kind.
5 He breaks the captive's heavy chain. And prifoners fee the light again ; Bat reijels that defpute his will,
Siiali drveil in chains and darknefs HiJl.
Pause.
6 Kingdoms;
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^ Kingdoms and thrones to God belong ; - Crown him, ye nations, in your long : His wondrous names and powers rehearfe, His^ honours fnall enrich your veri'e.
7 He (hakes the heavens with loud alarms ;. How terribie is God in arms ! In Iiraei are his mercies known, Ifrael i^ his peculiar throne.
3 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blel! ^ He's your defence, yourjoy, your red : When terrors riie, and nations faint, God is the llren^th of every faint.
F s A L ivi LXVIII. Second Part, Fsr, 17, 18-
Chrift^s Ajccnf.ony and the Gift of the Spirits.
I T ORD, when thou didli afcend on high, -*— ' Ten thoufand angels iill'd the iky ; Thofe heaveniy guards araund thee wait. Like chariots that attend thy fiate.
Z Not Sinai's mountain could sppear More glorious when the Lord was there j, V/hl:e he pronoanc'd his dreadful law. And firuck the chofen tribes with awe.
3 How bright the trJumph none can tell, V/hen the rebeliious powers of hell. That thoufand fouls had captive made. Were all in cnains like captives led.
4 Rais'd by his father to the throne. He fent his promis'd fpirit down. With gifts z.:id. grace for rebel-men. That God might dwell en earth again.
Psalm LXV^IIL -x^d Fart.Ver, 19,9^20,21,2:!. Fraifcfcr 'J cnporal Blȣings ; or, comjnon and fpecml
Mercies. I TT 7E blefs the Lord, the 3 ai^, the good, Y V ^^'^^'^ ^-^is our hearts with hi^i.verjy food ; V/iio poura his bleifings from the ites And loads our days with ricu lappliea. 2 H
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2 He fcndi his fun his circuit round.
To cheer the fruits, towarra the ground;. He bids the clouds with plenteous rain RefreOi the thirty earth again
3 *Tis tohis care we owe our breathy And all our near efcapes fronv death : Safety and health to God belong;
He heals the weak, and guards the flrong.-
4 He makes the faint and finner prove The common bleiTmgs of his love ; But the wide difference that remains Is endlefs joy or endlefs pains.
5 The Lord that bruis'd the. ferpent's headV- Oh all tlie ferpent's feed i'lall tread,
The ftubborn finner's hope confound. And finite him witha lafting v.'oand. •5 Bat his right hand his faints ihall raife From the deep earth, or deeper feas. And bring them to his court f-bove ; There Ihali they tafie-iiis fpecial love.
P s A L i.i LXIX. I, — 14. FirJ} Pari. Com. Metre;:
^ ke SuJ^erings cf Q¥L?.\hT for our SaI'vaticn.
1 " QAVE me, O GoD,.the fwelling floods
*»-'■ ** Break in upon my foul : '^ I fiuk and lorrows o'er ir.y head ** Like mighty wajers roll.
2 •* I cry till all my voice be gone,
'* Li tears I waile the day ; *' My Gob , behold my longirg eyes,
" And ihorten thy delay. •
5 " They hate my foul without a caufe, *' And fliil their number grows "^ More than the hairs around my head, '" And mighty are my foes.
4. «^ 'TwasthenI paid that dreadful debt ** That ip.en could r^ever pay.
And
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*^' And* gave thofe honours to thy law ** Which fmners took away.
*' Thus in the grexat Meff ah's name, **^ The ro}'al prophet mourns ;
*' Thus he awakes our ht!arts to grief, '* Andgives us joy by turns.
*' Now ihall the faints rejoice and iiad
•' Salvation in. thy name, '* For I have borne their heavy load
" OflbrroWj.pain, and fhame.
7 *' Gri«flike a ?^^arment cloth'd me round, " And" Uckcloth v/as my drefs, " While I pvo/.ur'd for naked fouls '' A robe of rignteculnefs.
% *' Amongil my brethern and the jews **■ I like a ilrang^erfiood, **■ And bore their vile reproach to bring ' *^ The gentiles near to God.
% " I came ic finful mortals flead
I " To do my father's will :
*■' Yet when I cleans'd my father's houfCi "^^ They fcandaliz'd my zeal.
lo *^ My fallings and my holy groans
'' Were made the drunkard's fong; *• But God from his ceieftial throne *' Heard my complaining tongue.''
II '^ He fav'dm-e from thcdreadfal dct^^^
Where fears befet me round ; '^ He rais'd and fix'd my ilnkin'T feet '' On wcU-eftablifb'd Ground"- 12 '^ 'Twas in a moil accepted hour, *' My prayer arofe on high, *' And for my fake my God fhall hear ** The dying iinner's cry."
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13^ PSALM LXIX.
Psalm LXIX. 14.21-, 26, 29, 32, Second Pcn-u
Cominon Metre.
57'^ Pajfion mid Exaltation cfQ\in&,
1 ^^T OW let O'jr lips with holy fear l\| And mournful pleaf-jre firg The fuiferines of our great high-Prie II-,
The fcrrows of our king.
2 He links in fioods of deep diftrefs ;
How high the waters rife ! While to his heavenly father's ear He fends perpetual cries.
3 '*■ Hear me O Lord, and fave thy Son-^
" Nor hide thy fhlning face; *' Whylhould thy favourite look like one " Forfaken of thy grace ?
4 *' With rage they perfecutc the man
•' That groans beneath thy wound, ,
'' V/hile for a facrifice I pour " My life upon the ground.
5 " They tread my honour to the diL^,
" And laugh when I complain ; *' Their iharp infultin^ llanders add " frefh anguifh to my pain.
6 " All my reproach is known to thee,
" The fcandal and the fhame ; *' Reproach has broke my bleeding heart, '* And lies defiPd my name.
7 " I look 'd for pity, but in vain;
'' My kindred are my grief; '^ I alk my friends for comfort round-, ** But meet with no relief.
8 *' With vinegar they mock my thirll,
*' They give me gall for food ; •* And fportlng with my dying groans^ [' They triumph ia my blood.
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^ *' Shine into my dillrelled foul, ** Let thy compairion fave ; ** And though my flefh link down tP death, " R-edeem it from the grave. '10 " I Ihall arife to praife thy name, *' Shall reign in worlds usknown 5 *' And thy falvation, O my Gou, '* Shall feat me on thy throne.
Psalm LXIX Third Part. Common Metft.
Chrifl's Obedience and Death ; or, GOD glori£eM
and Sinners Ja'ved.
1 tp iTHER, I fmg rhy wonderou? ^race, X I bJeis my Saviour's name,
lie brought falvation for the poor. And bore the'finners {iiiime.
2 His deep diftrefs has rais'd us high.
His duty and his zeal Fuifill'd the law which mortals broke. And finifti'd all thy will. '-3 His dyin^ groans, his living fongs Shall better pleafe my God, Than harp or trumpet's loicm': found. Than goat*s or bullc'<:k's bicod. ■% This /hall his humble followers fee. And fct their hearts at reft ; They by his death draw near to thee. And live forever blcil. 5 Let heaven and Jill that dwell on higk To God their voices raife, While lands and feas all: ft the Iky, And join t'advance his p.aiie, '16 ^isn is thine, moft holy God, Thy Son (hall blefs her gares ; And glory pur-'hasM by his blood JFor thine own Jjrael waits.
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Psalm LXIX. Fi^-J} Part, Long Metr»* Chr ill's /*/7^t/7 and Siii'ttrs Salijat'iQju
1 J^EEP in oar hearts let us record -*~^ Tile deeper ibrrovvs ofour Lord ; Pie hold the riling billows roll
To overwlielm his holy Ibul.
2 In long complaints he fpends his breath. While hofts of hell, and povverb oi ucaih. And all rh.e Tons of malice join I'ocxecate their curit de£ga.
3 Yet, gracious God, thy power and love Has inu.de the curfe a bieiTing prove ; Thofe dreadful fuiFcrings of tiiy Son Atoird for crimes which we hrid done,
4 The p3.rgs of cur expiTi^g Lord The honours of thy iaw rellor'd : His forrovvs made thy juftice knowa And paid for follies not his own.
5 Oh for his fake our gi'ilt foigive, hn^ itt ihe moi.uning linncr live: li.e Lord vvili lieaV us in his nam.e.. Nor iliuli uur hope be turn'd to fname.
P s A L M LXJX. Fer. 7, .^'C. ^icond 'Paft>, ^^iAXg ivletre. Chriit'j 6ujjerings and Zeal.
1 '^■^/vVAS for our inke, eternnl God, X 71.y fon luihiin'd that heavy load
Oi bafe reproach and fore difgrace.
While iliame defii'd his iacred face. Z Tat Jeijos his brethern and his kin,
Abus'd the mnn that check'd their fm :
While lie im^AVd thy hoiy laws.
They hate him, but without a caufe.
3 {.^'j /^^^-^^^'^^ houjey (aid he, n^vas made A ^'iactjijf- ^-</j^vjt7t^pt no! for irade j
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Then fcatrering all their gold and hrafs. He IcoLirg'd the merchaati from the place.]
4 [Zeal for the temple cf his Got> Comfum'd his life, expos'd his bicod : Reproach.-s at thy glory thrown
He felt and mourn'd them as ht? cvr,]
5 [His friends forfook, his follovvers fh^d, While foes and arms fiirround his head ; They curie him %vi!:h a fianderoas tongue. And the falfe judge maintains the wrong. J
6 His life they load with hatefii! lies, And charge his lips with blafphemies: They nail him to the fhamefiil tree \ There hung the man that dy*d for me.
1 But God beheld, a-^.d from his throne Marks out the men that hate hi? Son; The hand that raisM him from the dead. Shall pour the vengeance on their head
Psalm LXX. Common Metre. Proteiiion againft Perfonal Evemles>
1 TN hafte, O God, attend my call, •^ Nor Hear my cries in vain ; Oh let thy fpeed prevent my fali>
And ftili^y hope fuftain.
2 Whea foes infidious wound my name,
And tempt my foul aftray, Then let them fall with lailing Ihame, To their own plots a prey.
3 While all that love thy name' rejoice.
And glory in th_y word, In thy falvation raife their voice. And magnify the Lord.
4 O thou my help in time of need.
Behold my lore difmay ; In pity hallen to my aid, Nor let thy grace delay.
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Psalm LXX[. 5-9 Firji ParK The Aged Saint's Reflexion and Hope.
1 IV/TY God, my everlafting hope, -LtX I Live upon thy truth ;
Thine hands have held my childhood up. And ftrengthen'd all my youth.
2 My flefh was fafhion'd by thy power
With all thefe limbs of mine : And from my mother's painful hour IVe been entirely thine.
3 Still has my life new wonders fectt
Repeated every year; Behold my days that yet remain, I truft them to thy care.
4 Caft me not off when firength declines.
When hoary hairs arife ; And round me let thy glory (hine. When e*er thy fervant dies.
5 Then in the hillory of my age.
When men review my days, They'll read thy love in every page. In every line thy praife.
Psalm LXXF. 15, 14, 16, 23, Z2, zj^
Second Part. Chrifl: eur Strength and Right eoufnefu
\ TV yTY Saviour, my almighty friend, XVX When I begin thy praife. Where will the growing numbers end^ Tiie numbers of thy grace ? 9 Thou art my everlafting truft, Tiiy goodnefs I adore ; And fince I knew thy graces firft I fpeak thy glories more. I My feet ihall travel all the lengtk Qf tbic celeiUal raad^
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And march with courage in thy ftrength To fee my father- God.
4 When I am fillM with fere diftrefij
For fome furpriiing fin, I'll plead thy perfed righteoufnefs,. And mention none but thine.
5 Kow will my lips rejoice to tell
The victories of my king ! My foul redeem'd from fm and hell Shall thy falvation fmg.
6 [My tongue {hall all. the day proclaim
My Saviour and my God, His death has brought my foes to ftiame. And faved me by his blood.
7 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ;,
With this delightful fbng
I'll entertain the darkeft hours.
Nor think the feafon long]
P s A L M LXXI. 17—21. Third Part.
The aged Chri(iian\ Prayer and Song ; or, Old Age,
Death y and the ReJ'urreSiion,
1 /^OD of my childhood, and my youth., ^--' The guide of all my days,
I have declar'd thy heavenly truth. And told thy wondrous ways.
2 Wilt thou forfake my hoary hairs.
And leave my faintng heart? Who lliall. fjflain my finking years If God my lb eagth depart ?
3 Let me thy power and truth proclaim
Before the rifmg age. And leave a favour of thy name When Ifhail quit the ftage.
4 The land of filence and of death.
Attends my next remove ;
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Oh may thefe poor remains of breatW Teach the wide world thy love 1 Pause. 5 Thy righteoufnefs is deep and high, Unfearchable thy deeds ; Thy glory fpreads beyond the ^y. And all my praife exceeds.
^ Oft ha'v-e I heard thy threatenings roarer And oft endurM the grief : But when thy hami has pre ft me foreji Thy grace was my relief.
7 By long experience have I known Thy fov«reign power to fave ; At thy command I venture dowa Securely to the grave.
I When I lie buried deep in dufl. My flefh (hall be thy care ; Thefe wither'd limbs with thee I. truft . To raife them ftro ng and fair.
Psalm LXXIL Firjf Part.
The Kingdom of Chrift.
J" f^^ RE AT God, whofe univerfal fway VJI The known and unknown worlds obffyj. Now give the kingdom to thy fon. Extend his power, exalt his throne*
2- Thy fceptre well becomes his hands. All heaven fubraits to his commands ;, Hisjuftice fhall avenge the poor. And pride and rage prevail no more,
3 With poww he vindicates the juft. And treads th* oppreflbr in the duft ; His worfhip and his fear (hall laft, Till hours, and years, and time be paft.
4 As rain on meadow? newly mown. So (hall he fend his influence down : His grace on fainting fouls dillils.
Like heavenly dew on thirty hills. .5 The
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J The hf.athm\^r\^^ that lie beneath Theftiades of overfpreading death. Revive at his firft dawning light,. And deferts bloiTom at the fig^ht.
^ The faints (hall flour! Hi in his day», Dreil in the robes of joy and praife ; Peace, like a river from his throne Shall flow to nations yet unkno«'nv
Psalm LXXIL Second Part. Chrift'j Kingdom among the Gentilet.
1 TESUS (hall reign where-e'er the fua
*^ Does his fucceflive journeys run ;
His kingdom lire ten from fhore to (hore.
Till moons fhall wax and wane no more. 3 [Behold the nations with their kings ;
There Europe her bell tribute briiags ;
From north to foath the princes meet
To pay their homage at his feet.
3 There Perjt^^ glorious to^ behold. And India fhines in eaf^ern gold ; While weftern empires own their Lord And favage tribes attend his word.
4 For him (hall endlefs prayer be made. And endlefs praifes crown his head ; His name like fweet perfume fliall rife With every morning facrifice.
5 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with flveetert fong j And infant-voices fhall proclaim Their early bleffmgs on his name.
6 Bleffings abound where-e*er he reigns The joyful prifoner burfts his chaims ; The weary find eternal reft.
And all thefons of want are bifeft.
7 [Where he difplays his healing power. Death and the curfe are known no more ;
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la him the tribes of Adam boaft More bleffings than their father loft..
S Let evfry creature rife and bring. Peculiar honours to our king ; i^ngels defcend with fongs again. And earth repeat the lond amen.]
p s A L M LXXIII. Firfi Part, Common Metrcv.
JlJlideJSaif!fs happy, and projperotis Sinners cuiffsd^ .
I "V TOWPm convinc'd, the Lord is kind 1^ Tomen of heart fincere. Yet once my fooliQi thoughts repin'd,. And bordered on defpair..
a. I griev'dto fee the wicked thrive. And fpoke with angry breath, " How pleafant and profane they live ! ** How peaceful is their death ! £• '* V/ith well fed flefh and haughty eyes , *' They lay their fears to fleep ; " AgainM the heavens their flanders ril% ,. *^ While faints in filence weep.
4 ''^ In vain I lift my hands to pray,
'^ And cleap.fe my heart in vain ; " For I am chaftened all the day, *' The. night renews my pain."
5 Y?tv.-hile my tongue indulg'd comp!aiHts> .
[ felt my heart reprove ; •' J are I fhajl thus offend thy faints, *' A\id grieve the men I love.'*
6 But ftill I found my doubts too hard,
Tiie ccHiflift too fcvere, *Tiil I retir'i to iearch thy word. And learn thy fecrets there.
7 There, as in fome prophetic glafs,
I faw the iinner's feet High mounted on a flippery place
£elide a fiicv pit, % I'
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t I heard the wretch profanely boaft, 'Till at thy frown he fell ; His honours in a dream were loft. And he awakes in hell.
9 Lord, what an envious fool I was !
How like a thoughtlefs beaft ! Thus to fufpefl thy promis'd grace*. And think the wicked bleft,
10 y^t I was kept fromJuU defpair,.
Upheld by power unknown : That bleifed hand that broke the fnarft Shall guide me. to thy throne.
Psalm LXXIII. 23-^-28; 2d Part, Com. Metr:» GOD our Portion here and hereafter*
1 f^OD, my fupporter and my hope* ^^ My help forever near.
Thine arm of mercy held me up When finking ia defpair.
2 Thy counfels, Loi'd, fhall guide my feet
Thro* life's bewildered race j Thine hand conduit^ me ne^r thy feat*. To dwell/ before thy face.
3 Were I in heaven without my God#
'Twould be no joy to me ; And whilft this earth is my abode, I long for none but thee,
4 What if the fprings oflife werebroke^
And ftelh and heart fhould faint, God is my foul's eternal rock. The ftrength of every faint.
5 B«hold the fmners that remove
Far from thy pretence die ; Not all the idol gods they love Can fave them, when they cry. 4 But to draw near to thee, my Goa^ Shall be my fw^et employ ;
My
My tmg'je Oiall found thy works abroad. And teil the world my joy.
Psalm LXXIII. 22, 3^, ^, 17 --.-20. Long Metres. The Pro/peri ty of ^innsrs curfed.
1 1 ORD, Vv'hat a thoughtlefs wretch was I, ^ •- To mourn, and murmur, and repine- To fee the wicked plac'd on hi':^h.
In pride and robes of honour Oilne.
2 But, Oh their end, their dreadful end ! Thy lan«5luary taught me fo :
On flippery rocks I fee them flan d. And firey billows roll below.
3 Now let them boafl how tall they rife, I'll never envy them again,
There they may Hand with haughty eye^,; Till they plunge deep in endiefs pain.
4 Their fancy 'd joys how fall thy flee ! Like dreams, as fleeting and as vain ; Their fongs of foftell harmony.
Are but a preface to their pain. J Now I efteem their mirth and wine. Too dear to purchafe with my blood ; Lord, tis' enough that thou art mine. My life, my portion and my God.
Psalm LXXIII. S'Hort Metrt,. The Myfcry of Providenre unfolded.,
1 QURE there's a righteous God, O Nor is religion vain ;
Tho' men of vice may boall: aloud, ^ And men of grace complain,
2 I faw the wicked rife.
And felt my heart repine. While haughty fools with fcornful eyti, Ija. robes ©f hoopar i)iiiie.
Pamper'di
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3 [Pamper'd with wanton eafe,
Theii- flcni looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like liowing Teas, And grows without their care,
4 Free from the plagues and pains
That pious fouls en cure. Thro' ail their life oppreffion reigns.
And racks the hutnble poor. ^ Their impious tongues blafpheme
The everialHng God : Their Malice biafts the good man's name;,
And Ipreads their lies abroad. ^ But I with flowing tears,
Tndulg'd my doubts to rife ; ** Is there a God that fees or hears
*' The things below the fkies ? ]
'y The tursult of my thought Hvild me in hard iulpeiife. Till to thy houic m/ fcvJi were brought To ieara thy juilice thence. 8 Thy word with -iigiu and power, Didniy mift-ii<e amend ; I view'd che fui^itr,' ^if^ before, i^ar h?ro T learn: their end,
^ On wh-^t a iiippcry Ueep
The thougittl-cis wretches c-a j And 0\\ th.;-t dre>idFui drty d^re^ That waits their fall bekvv !
|o Lord, at th/ fee, ' bow.
My iho'ighii no more repine ." I call my God my portion now. And ail my powers are thiae.
Psalm LXXIV. The Church Pleading with GOD u^ider foreP erfetulion*
WILL God forever cart us off ! His wrath forevwr imoke
»44 F S jf L M LXXIV.
A >ainfl the people of his love. His little chofen flock ?
2 Think of the tribes fo dearly bought
With their Redeemer's blood ; Nor let thy Sion be forgot. Where once ihy glory Hood.
3 Lift up thy feet, and march in hafte.
Aloud our ruin calls ; See what a wide and fearful wafte Is made within thy walls.
4 Where once thy churches pray'd and fang
Thy foes profanely rage ; Amid thy gates their enfigns hang. And there their hcfls engage.
5 Kow are the feats of worfliip broke *
They tear the buildings down. And he that deals the heavieil llioke. Procures the chief renown.
6 With flames they threaten to dellroy
Thy children in their rell ; Come let us burn at onc€y they cry, ^he temple and the priefi .
7 And flill to heighten our diHrefs,
Thy prefence is withdrawn ; Thy wonted iigns of power a ad grace. Thy power and grace are gone.
$ No prophet fpeaks to calm our grief> But all in lilence mourn ; Nor kaow the times of our relief The hour of thy return.
Pause,
9 How long, eternal Geo, how long.
Shall men of pride blafpheme ; Shall faints be tn.idL dieir endiefs fonj^ And bear imjiorcai ihame.
10 Canft thou forever fit and hear
Tlisas iioiy naine profaa'd^ , ,
PSALM LXXV. Hi*
And ftill thy jealoufy forbear. And ftill with-hold thine hand >
11 What ftrange deliverance hail thoulhown
In ages long before ! And now no other God we own. No other God adore.
12 Thou didfl divide the raging Tea
3y thy reliftlefs might. To make thy tribes a wondrous way> ,_^
And then fecure their flight. -"'
13 Is not the world of nature thine.
The darknefs and the day ? Didil: thou not bid the morningfhine. And mark the fun his way ?
14 Hath not thy power form'd every coafl.
And fet the earth its bounds. With fummer's heat, and winter's froft. In their perpetual rounds ?
i 5 And (hall the fons of earth arid dufl That facred power blafpheme ? Will not thy hand that form'd them firft Avenge thine injured name ?
16 Think on the covenant thou halt madci
And all thy words of love ; Nor let the birds of prey invade And Yex thy trembling dove.
17 Our foes would triumph in our blood.
And make our hope their jeft ; Plead thine own caufe. Almighty God, And give thy children reft.
Psalm LXXV. Long Metre. Prai/eio God fcr the return of Peace,
I rnpo th€e> moft high and holy God,
«- To thee our thankful hearts we raife ; Thy works declare thy name abroad Thy wondrous works demand our praifc.
N 2 To
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2 To fiaver/ doom'd, thy chofen Tons
Beheld their foes triumphant rile ; And fore oppreH by earthly thrones, They feught the fovereign of* the fkies.
3 'Twas thea, great God, with equal power,
Arofe thy vengeance and thy grace. To fee urge their legions from the fhore. And iave thereEinant of thy race.
^ Thy hand, that form'dtke reftkfs main, ,v And rear*d the moantain's awful head. Bade raging feas their coun'e reiirain. And defert wilds receive their dead.
5 Such v/onders nevtrrcomeby chance.
Nor can the winds fuch bleifings blow 5 'Tis God the judge doth one advance, 'TisGoD tiiat lays another low.
^ Let haugiity tyrants fink their pride. Nor lift fo high their fcornfui head ; But lay their impious thoughts afide, Afxd GWi'i thi einpire God haih made.
P s A L-M LXXVI.
■ffraelyrtrfr^, and the Aflyrians (ieJiroyed\ or CODE'S Vrtigeanu ^gcJ.yi his cnmrUs procetds from kis Cbiivch.
I TN Judah God of old was known ; -*- His name in Ifrael great j In Salem Itood his holy throne. And Zion was his feat.
Among the praifsscf his faints.
His dwellfng there he chofe ; There he receiv'd their juft complaints,
Againli their haughty foes.
3 From Zion went his dreadfijl word. And broke that threatening fpear ; Th^bovv, the arrows, and the f.vord, And-cruih'd ti)e AiTyrian war,
4 What
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A What are the earth's v.'ide kingdoms elie But mighty hiils of prey r The hill on which Jehovah dwelli . Is glorious more than they.
5 'Twas ZioiVs king that llopp'd the breatk
Of captains and their bands : The men of might fleep faft in death. That qaells their warlike hands.
6 At thy rebuke, O Jacob's Gon,.
Both horfe and chariot fell : Who knows the terrors of thy rod ? Thy veageance who can tell r
7 What power can (land before thy fight
When once thy wrath appears ? When heaven fhines round with dreadful light,. The earth adores and fears..
S When God in his own fovereign w?.ys Comes down to fave th' oppreil. The wrath of man (liall work his praife. And he'll rellrain the relt.
9 [Vows to the Lord, and tribute bring.
Ye princes, fear his frown ; His terrors fhake the proudeit king. And fmite his armies down,
10 The thunder of his (harp rebuke
Our haughty foes fhall feel ; For Jacob's GaD hath not forfook,. Bat dwells in Zion Hill.]
Psalm LXXVXI. FirJ} Part, Melancholy ajjauhingy and Hope pvevuiJinv,
1 ^ |"^0 God I cry'd with mournful voice,
A I fought his gracious, ear.
In the fed hour, when trouble rofe,
A.nd fiU'd my heart with fear.
2 Sad were my days, and dark my nights.
My ioul refus'd relief;
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I tJiO'aght on Gqd, the jufl and wife. Bat thoughts increas'd mygiief.
3 Still I complain'd and Hill opprefl.
My heart began to break ; My God, thy wrath forbade my reft. And kept my e^jzs awake.
4 My overwhelming forrows grew,
'Till i could fpeak no more ; Then I within myfelf withdrew. And caird thy judgments c^er.
5 I call'd back years and ancient times
When I beheld thy face ; My fpirit fearch'd for fecret crimes That might with-hold thy grace.
6 I caird thy mercies to my mind.
Which I cnjoy'd before ; And will the Lord no more be kind j His face appear no more?
7 Will he forever caft me off?
Hisprotnife ever fail ? Has he forgot his tender love ? Shall anger flill prevail }
\ But I forbid this hopelefs thought. This dark, defpairing frame, Kememb'ring what thy hand hath wrought j Thy hand is Hill the fame.
9 I'll think again of all thy v/ays,,
And talk thy wonders o'er. Thy wonders of recovering grace. When flefh could hope no more.
10 Grace dwelt with jufticeonthe throne ;
And men that love thy word. Have in thy fandluary known The coimrels of tlie liwd.
FSALM
P S J L m LXXVII. H9
Psalm LXXVII. Second Part.
Comfcrt derived from ancient Prcvidence ; or Ifrael delinjered from Egypt, and brought tQ Canaan.
1 ** TTOVV awful ia thy chaftening rod ! JTA << (?vlay thy own children fay) " The great, the wife, the dreadful God ! " How holy is his way !
"Z I'll meditate his works of old. Who reigns in heaven above, 1*11 hear his ancient v.onders told,. And learn to trml his Jove.
3 He faw the houfe of Jofeph He With Egypt's yoke oppreii ; Long he delay'd to hear their cry., Nor gave his people reft,
i^ The fons of pious Jacob ieem'd Abandon'd to their foes ; But his Almighty arm redeem'd. The nation whom he chofe.
5 Fromflavifh chains he fets them free:
They follow where he calls ; He bade them venture thro' the fea. And made the waves their walls.
6 The waters faw thee, mighty God,
The waters faw thee come ; Backward they fled, and frighted flood. To make thine armies room.
7 Strange was thy journey through the fea.
Thy footileps. Lord unknown ; Terrors attend the wondrous way That brings thy mercies down.
8 [Thy voice with terror in the found
. Thro' clouds and darknefs broke ; All heaven in lightning fhone around. And earth with thunder fhook,
N 2 9 Thine
i ),-0 ? ^ A I M LXXVIII.
f Thine arrows thro' the fkies were hurl'd. How glorious is the Lord ! Surprife and trembling fei/Zd the worl(l> Avid. all his faints ador'd.
lo He gave them water from the rock ;. And lafe by Mofes' hand, Tnro' a dry deierc led las iiock To Canaan's promis'd land.]
Psalm LXXVllI. Firfi Part.
rrovidence of GOD recbrded; or, pious EducatifiJi and Infiruiiion of Children »
I T ET children hear the mighty deeds^ -^— ' Which God perform'd of old ; ^Vhich in oar younger years we faw,. And which oui; fathers told. ?. He bids us make his glories known i Plis works of power and grace i And we'll convey his wonders dowa Tiirough every rifiag race.
3 Oar lips (hall tell them to our fons. And they again to theirs. That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus {hall they learn, in God alone \ Their hope fecarely ftands.
That th^y may ne'er forget his works., Batpra£llce his commands.
Psalm LXXYIII. Second Part,
\^t2i'tV% Rebellion- And PunifK>ment\ oj\ T/:e Sins and
ChaJ}:fem.^nts of GQD's People. I /^H what a ftifr rebellious ho uf? %^ Was Jacob's ancient race ! Falfe to their own moft folenia vows^ And to their M deer's grace.
! They broke the covenantof his love,
A ad did his laws defpife, ,^ ^
F S A L M LXKVIir. 15^
Forgot the works he wrought to prove His power before their eyes.
3. They faw the plagues on Egypt light From his avenging hand : What dreadful tokens of his might Spread o'er the iiubborn land.
4 They faw him cleave the mighty fea. And march'd with fafety through. With watery walls to guard their way>, 'Till they had 'fcap'd the foe.
\^ A wondrou-:; pillar mark'dthe road, \ Compos'd of fnad^ and light j ' By day ir prov'd a fhsheri ng cloud, A lea liag fire by night.
i. He from the rock their thirft fupply'd \ I Tiie galliing wat-^rs fljv/'d,
A'ld raa in- rivers by their iide, Along the defert road.
1 Yet they provok'd the. Lord moil highj- And dar'd d'.itrufthis hand ; " Can he •ivith oread our hoji./upply. ** Amidfi this barren land ?^^
\ T\\^ Lord wirh iadigiiatioa heard. And caus'd his wrath to flame : His terr.ors ever fiiand prepar'd To vindicate his name. P 9 A L M LXX7[[r. Second F'art.: *ae P:i'i:!hn'nt if L-^.Ku-r^ and IiWaperatce ^ OC, Chafiiftin'int and Sahjatlon .
WJSN Ifrasi frin^d, the Lord reprov'd, Aad ^illM their heart with dread ; Yet he forgave the men he lov'd. And fent them, heavenly bread.
Hjfed them with a liberal hand,
Ani mide his treafares known ; Hi^ave oij midiighn-cloiids CDramand
T© poir provifuA dovva. 3 The
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3 The manna like a morning fliower
Lay thick aiound their feet ; * The food oflieiven, fo' light, To pure ;. As tho' 'twere angels meat.
/, But they in-murmuring lar.^^uage fald, *' Is manna all our feafi ? *• We loath this iioht, this airy bread ;. " Wemuil: have^fiefli to talie."
5 '' Te fhall ha^cefie(i3to.pleaje your luft'^^K
The Lord in wrath reply'd,. And fent them quails like fand or dull,.
Heap'd up on every fide. i<
6 He gave them ull their own defire ;
x-^nd greedy as they fed. His vengeance b'.;rnt ',yi;.:: fecret fire. And fmote the rebels dead.
7 When fome were fiain the reft return*d^.
And fought the Lord with tears ; f
Under the rod they feai 'd andmourn'd,. But foon forgot their fears.
8 Oft he chaftis'd, andilill forgave,
'Till by his gracious hand
The nations he refolv'd, to fave
PofTefs'd the promis'd land.
Psalm LXXVIIL Ver. 32, ISc. Fourth rart..
Backjliding and Forgin;enefs ; or. Sin punifi^d and Sainis fa-v.ed^
1 /~^ REAT God, how oft did Ifrael prove vJT By turns thine anger, and thy love ?
There is a glafs our hearts may fee How fickle and hov/ falfethey be.
2 How foon the faithlefs Jews forgot The dreadful wonders God had wrong Then they provoke him to his face. Nor fear his power, nor truft his grace.
3 The Lord confum'd their years in pain»
And made their travels long and vain ; A
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A tedious march through unknown ways Wore out their ftrength, and Ipent their days.
4 Oft when they faw their brethren flain. They mourn'd, andlbaght the Lord again ; Call'd him the rock of their abode, Their high Redeemer, and their God,
5 Their pr^iyers and vows before him rife As flattering words or foleuin lies. While their rebellious tempers prove Falfe to his coveaant and his love,
6 Yet could his fovereign grace forgive The men who ne^er deferv'd to live ; His anger oft away he turn*d.
Or elfe with gentle flame it burnM,
7 He faw their fleih was weak and frail. He faw temptations Hill prevail ;
The God of Abraham lov'd them Hill, And led them to his holy hill.
Psalm LXXIX. Long Metr«k
For the difirefs of War. \ OEHOLD, O God, what cruel fo€S, O Thy peaceful heritage invade j Thy holy temple flandsdefil'd. In duft thy facred v/alls are laid. i
2 Wide o'er the vallies, drenchM in blood. Thy people fali'n in death remain ; The fowls of heaven their ^it^^ devour. And favage bealb divide the flain.
3 Th'inful ting foes,, with Impious rage. Reproach thy children to their face ;
*' Where is your GoDof boafted power>, *^ And where the promife of his grace."
,^ Deep from the prifon's horrid glooms. Oh hear the mournful captives iigh. And let thy fovereign power reprieve. The trembling fouls condemn'dto die.
5 Let
J 54 PSALM LXXX.
5 Let tliofe, who dar'd infult thy reign. Return difmayM with endlefs ihame. While heathens, who thy grace deipife, Shall from thy vengeance learn thy name.
^ So Ihall thy children, freed from death. Eternal fongs of honour raife. And every future age ihall tell, Tl^y fovereign power and pardoning grace.
Psalm LXXX.
The Churches Prayer under Jffidion ; or, 7he Vim^ yard of GOD nvajhd.
J X*^REAT(hepherdof thine Ifrael, ^
\^ Who didft between the cherubs dwell. And lead the tribes, thy chofen Iheep, Safe through the deferc and the deep :
Z Thy church is in the defert now.
Shine from on high, and guldens thro*^;-
Turn us to thee, thy love reftore.
We fhail be fav*d and figh no more. <
3 Great God, whom heavenly hefts obey. How long fhall we lament and pray I And wait in vain thy kind return f How long Ihall thy fierce anger burn f
4 Inftead of wine and cheerful bread. Thy faints with their own teaji are fed ^ Turn us to thee, thy love reftore.
We Ihall be fav'd and figh no more,>
P A U S E I.
5 Haft thou not planted with thy hands A lovely vine in heathen lands ? J3id not thy power defend it round. And heavenly dews enrich the ground ?
6 How did the fpreading branches fhoot. And blefs the nations with the fruit ; But now, dear Lord, look down and fee Thy mourning vine, that lovely ir-ee.
7 Why
PSALM LXXXL IJS,
7 Why is her beauty thus defac'd ;
.Why hail thou laid her fences wafte'S' Strangers and foes againil her join. And every beaft devours the vine.
^ Return, Almighty God, return ;
Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mourn : Turn us to thee, thy love reilore, We Ihall be fav'd and figh no more.
P A U S E II.
'^ Lord, v/hen this vine in Canaan grew. Thou waft its'ftrength and glory too ? Attack'dln vaia by all its foes, TiRhe fair branch of pronaife role.
10 Fair branch^ ordain'd of old to ihoot From David's ftock, from Jacob's root ; Kimfelf a noble vine, and we
The ieifer branches of the tree :
11 'Tis Ay own fon ; and he fhall Hand Girt wiih thy ftrength at thy right haad; Thy firit-born fon, adorn'd and blefl With power and grace above the reft.
,J2 Oh ! for his fake attend our cry, Shine on thy churches left they die : Turn us to thee, thy love reftore. We fiiail be favM, and ffgh no Btiore.
Psalm LXXXI. i, 8— i6.
Yhi Warning of GOD to his People ; or Spirituutt
Blejp.ngs and Punijhmeuts,
SINGtolhp Lord aloud. And make a joyful noife ; God is our ftrength, our Saviour Gob ; Let Ifrael hear his voice,
'• From idols falfe and vain,
** Preferve ray rites divine ; *' I am the Lord who broke thy chain •' Of ilavcry and of an.
3 *' Stretch
1^6 PSALM LXXXIL
3 '' Stretch thy defires abroad, '^
*' And ril fupply them well ; *' But if we will refufe your Go©, *' If Ifrael will rebel :
4 *^ I'll leave them, faith the Lord, ■'
'' To their own lulls a pr^y, *' And let them run the dangerous road, <* 'Tis their own ehofen way.
5 " Yet Oh I that all my faints • .:'
*' Would hearken to my voice ! **^ Soon I would eafe their fore complaints, '' And bid their hearts rejoice. a
6 *' While I deftroy their foes,
'* I'll richly feed my flock, " And they fhall taile the Itream that flows " From their eternal rock,"
Psalm LXXXII.
COD the fupr erne Go'uernor ; or Maglfi rates warned.
1 A MONG th' airemblies of the great
-^f^ A greater ruler takes hib feat ; ^
The God of heaven as judge furveys Thofe gods on earth and all their ways,
2 Why will ye frame oppreffive laws ? Or why fupport th' unrighteous caufe? When will ye once defend the poor. That foes may vex the faints no more ?
3 They know not. Lord, nor will they know : Dark are the ways in which they go j Their name ofearthly^godsis vain.
For they lliall fall and die like men.
4 Arife, O Lord, and let thy fon PoiTefs his univerfal throne,
And rule the nations with his rod \ '
He is our judge, and he our God.
Psalm
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Psalm LXXXIII.
y! Complaint againft Perfectitsrj^
? /L ND will the God of grace •* ^ Perpetual filence keep ? The God of juilice hold his peace. And let his vengeance fleep ?
2 Behold what curfed fnares
The men of mifchief fpread : The men that hate thy faints and thee. Lift up iheir threatening head,
3 Againft thy hidden ones,
"Their counfcls they employ. And malice with her v/atchfui eye Purfues them to deftroy.
4 " Come, let us join they cry,
*•' To root thdm from the ground, *' Till not the name of faints remain^ *' Nor memory fhall be found. **
5 Awake, Almighty God,
A;id call thy wrath to mind ; Give them like foreits to the lire. Or Hubble to the wind.
'6 Convince their madncf^, Lo*-^,
And mnke tlif^m feek thy ntmz ; Or elfe their ftabjO!-n jace Confound, That they may die in iliajii^. 7 Then (hall th.? n?»tions know Thy glorious, drcadfuJ. ivor^, ^eho'vah is thy riamc alof.e. And tbou the fover^iga. Lorl.
J» s A L M LXXXIV. Tirfi Fart, torig Mctit; J'hg Pkafire 6/ Fuhiic JTorJ^Af.
I JJO^ pleafimt, hc»v diviDely fkir,
O Loi d of hoils, tby dwellings arc I
j-y: P "S A L %I LXXXIV,
With long dellre my fpirit faints To meet th' aiiemblies ot thy faints.
2 My fleih would reft in thine abode ; My panting heart cries out for God ; My God ! my king ! why ihould 1 be So far from all ray joys and thee,
3 The fparrow chufes where to rt^. And for her young provides her neft; Eut will my God to fparrow; grant That pleahiore which his children wanti
4 Slefi are the faints who fit on high.
Around thy throne above the Iky; ^
Thy hr.ghteir glories ftiine above. And a;i their work is praile and love.
5 E.cft are the fouls who fi^d a place Within the temple of thy grace ; There they tehold thy geatler ray?. And feek t\\y face and learn thy prarfe,
6 Bleft are the men whofe hearts are fet " To find the way to Zicn^s gate ;
God is their ilrength; and thro* the road They lean upon their helper God.
7 Cheerful they walk with growing Ilrength, Till all Ihail meet in heaven at length Till ail before thy face appear.
And join in tiobler worftiip there^
Psalm LXXXIV. Ssccnd Part. Long Metre» GOD and bis Church, or, Grace and Glory,
1 f^> RE AT God, attend while Zion fings
\ \ The joy that from thy preience fprings ; To Tpend one day with thee on eafth Exceeds a thoufand days of mirth,
2 Might I enjoy the meaneft place Within thy houfe, OGod of grace.
Not
? S J^ L M' LXXXIV. r;f>
Not tents of eafs, nor thrones of pb'^'er Should tempt my feet to leave tliy door.
3 God is our fun, he makes oar day ; God is our Ihleld, he guards onr way From all th"' afialtsof hell and fin, Froai foes yvithoat and foes within.
4 All needful grace will God befcow, ' . And crown, that grace with glory too:
He gives us all things, and with-holda No real good from upright fouls.
5 O God, our -king, whofe fovereign Avay The glorious holts of heaven obey. And devils at thy prefence flee,
Bleft is the man that trufcs in thee.
Psalm LXXXIV. Ve.-. 1,2,5, i^..
Paraphras'd in Common Metre.
Delight in ordinances of Worjhip ; cr, GOD fnfen^ in his churches,
1 IVT^' S^I> Jiow lovely is the place ^^ To which thy Go d reforts ! 'Tis heaven to fee his fmiling face,.
Tho* in his earthly courts, f
2 There the great monarch of the fkie^
His favihg^ power difplays. And light breaks in cpon our eyes,. ;
With kind and quickening rays.
3 With his rich gifts the heavenly Dirce
Defcends and fills the place. While Chriji reveals his wondrous love. And Iheds abroad, his grace.
4 There, mighty God, thy words declare
The fecrets of thy will : And iliU we feek thy mercies there. And fing thy praifes iUll.
Pause.
1^© ,P S A L M LXXXIV.
P A V S 3.
5 My henrt and f.efhcr/out for thee ^
While far from thine abode ; When fhall J tread thy courts and fee ^y1y Savicurand my God ?
6 The fparrow builds her felf a ncjfl:.
And fufFers no remove ; Oh naake me like the fp arrows, blei^j, To dwell b«t where 1 love.
7 To fet one day beneath thine eye.
And hear thy gracious voice. Exceeds a whole eternity EmplojTd in carnal joys,.
S Lord, at thy threlhold J would wait». While Jefus is wirhin. Rather than fill a throne of ftate> Among the teats" of fm.
5 Could I command'the fpacious land. And the more boundlefs fea,
.^-..,
For ore V.^?: h-ur ; t t- }. W ^'Ve ihenx botiji ^^/m-
J? s A E M J^XXXIiTi. A$ the i^Sth ?L^rtij^
Ipi7gi::^f6r tht. Ih 'fs of GOD.
ll GRD cf the worMs ? love, -w Jrjor/ plealiint ?.n«i lio\y fair The d;vcl}inv;s of thy Icve,
Thy e^thly temples are i
To thiaq a'^^v'e
My lif.vrt arpj.ci
Y/iih warm uc.fi ;?s
^'oX'ii my Goc',
2. The fpar^ovv for her yoy.ng^ WiUi pleaf^f e feek& a i«^.
^si
P S ^A L M LXXXIV. xiii
*•. And wandering fwallows long To find their wonted relt ;
My fpirit faints
-With equal zeal
To rife and dwell
Among thy faints,
J O happy fouls that pray. Where God appoints to heai* ; O happy men that pay Their conftant fervice there !
They praife thee flili ;
And happy they
That love the way
To Zton'^mX,
4 They go from flrength to flrengUb Thro* this dark vale of tears, 'Till each arrives at lengthy *TiIl each in heaven appears ;
0 glorious fe^t. When God our king Shall thrther Iwing Our wiUiiig feet !
5 To fpend one facred d?.y, Where God and faints abide^ Aftbrds diviner joy
Than thoufand days befide: Where Go d reforts ,
1 love it mere To keep the door Than fhine in courts.
6 God is our ftjn and fhield. Our light and our defence ; With gifts our hands are fill'd We draw our bbiSngs thence ;
0 3 He
fff PSALM LXXXV.
He fhall beilow Oil JacoPs T2ctQ Peculiar ^race And glory too..
7 The Lf ?d his peopk* !.-'ves ^ His hand no gGodwith-h.^ds i^ro-n {\yJii his heart approves, I'VoTi pure and pious fouli :
'-•rkrice happy he,
O GcD of hofts, %
W^hr-ie fpifit trufts
2l\o.\c in thee. \ i
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W'a'u:i:y for an A>*.f^v'.r to Prayer, ; or, Deli'verafiCtti I legun end cexiphtrd,
1 Y ROD, thou haft call' d thy grace to mind, '«-' Thou had reversMour heavy dopm: ^.?Gon forgave when y/rW nnn'd, /.i)A brought his. wandering captives home,
!J Tho'i >:Hrw be vcn to fet u^ i'vQty And niiJ.d:: thy herce-l wrath abate :. Now let oi;r l:.ear:s :. .* :u; -I'd to thee., Ar»d In/ talvatioti.b-.^ complete.
3 Kevive cur dyir?£^ gr-icesj Lord, Ao ] n^: tKy rii'jts'ih thee rejoice ; Ma;^>-: kwO'.,n thy trutKs faliil thy word : Wd v,ii:t for j-raife to tunc oar voice.
4 Vv'e w,';;> to her.r Vvl^-it Gou will fay ; He'li fpealc, and givr hi people pi^aice : But: let tliem run no r ere fJiTHV,^ Leit his returning urc'V increafe,
? 's A L :.i LXXXV. Ver^ 9. &c. Second PaH^
Sal'vaticn hy Chrift,
1 q ALVATION is forever nigh
^ The foub that fear and truft the Lord ;
And
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And grace defcending from on high Frefh hopes of giory (hall afford. :^ ?*/Isrcy and truth on all are met.
Since Chrill the Lord came down from heaven ;
By his obedience (o con?,plete
Juilice is ^ieas'd^ md peace is g^iven*
5 No^ truvh and, honour ihali abound. Religion c .veil on earth, again* And. heavenly influence blefs the ground. In oar Redeemer's g^eniler rain.
^ His rightpufnefs is gone before. To give^uf f-eeraccefs to God ; Our wandering feet fhall ftrav no, more, Biitniaik his Il^p§, and keep the road.
1? s. A. r, j,t I^XXXYL. Ver, 8—13, jt general Song of^Fraife to GOD\
I A IviONG the princes, enfthly gods, -*~^ There's none hath power divine ; Nor is there nature* nnghty Lord, N?)r a»e th«ir 'works like thine.
Z, The nations, thou haft made Ihall bring Their ofi'erin-gs round thy throne ; For thou alone doft wondrous things. For thou art Goo alone,
3 Lord, i would walk- with holy fcyt. Teach me thine heavenly \/ays,. And all my wandering thoughts unite^ In God my father's praife.
^ Great is thy mercy, an-d my tongue ShaH thofe fweet wonders tell, Ko V by thy grace my finking foul Rofe from the deeps of hell.
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P s A L M LXXXVH.
TJbe Church t^e Birih Place of the Saints ; or Jewd- and Gentiles united in the Chrijlian Church*
1 /^OD in his earthly temple lays
^--^ Foundation for his heavenly praife ; He liked the tents of Jacob well. But flill in ^ion lov€s to dwell,
2 His mercy vifits every houfe * That pay their night and morning vows ;- Bat makes a more delightful flay.
Where churches m«et to praife and prayi
3- What glories were defcrib'd of old What wonders' are in Sion told ! Thou city of our God below. Thy fame ftiall Tyre and Ugypi know.
4 ^ZyP^ ^'^^ ^yre, and Greek and *Jeiv<t. Shall there begin their lives anew : Angels and men flfail j;oiti to fmg The hill where living waters fpring,
5. When God makes uphislaft account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be an honour to appear h% one new^'hoirn and nouiUla'd thiere;
P s A L M LXXXVIII. As the 115th, Lofs of Friends i and aljence of Difvine Gracfij-
l/^ GOD. of my falvaticn, hear V-/ My nightly groan, my daily prayer.
That flill employ my walling breath ; My foul, declining to the grave. Implores thy fovereign power to fave • From dark dfefpair and lailing death..
2: Thy wrath lies heavy on my foul.
And waves of forrows o'er me-ioil, j :^
While-
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Whik duft and liience Ipread the gloom •: My friends, belov'd in happier days, The dearcompaRions.or'my way?,
Defcend around lhq to the tomb.
3 As, loft in lonely grief, I tread Thi' x;u>urnful manfiona of the dc^d» Or to Ibme thron^'d aiTembly go j Through all alike Irove alone, Whiie, here forgot and there unknown, Tha change renews my piercing wo€.
i^ And why will Gop negleft my call ? Or who {hall profit by my fall,
When liKj departs and love expires ? Can daft and darknefs praife the Lord ? Or wake, or brighten at his word,
And tuQ«the harp with heavenly quirss J"
5 Yet thro' each melancholy day, i*v"e pray'd to thee, and iHll will pray.
Imploring ftill thy kind return--- But oh 1 my fronds, my comforts, Hcd, A^' c:i..T-/ /:^iu'i-ca ^;.':,2 d..^d
llc||i ai^' Wi-idcring taou^jits :o- inourn.
p s A ,v. 14- hX^XlX, FirMiPart-y. IjOii^yi'^tVQ, ^hi C6've>:-nt n^fh cv//>C^^^ • cr>; T-:i ^v;j- DaviJ^
Me'-cy - -d truth fi>r;vi.r ;hr;d
Like hea7:^n efjubliHi'd 'jy, his hani.
2 Thus to h-sSoi W;v:5,vc a;ivi:':xri, «' ^1 tiiee *'i;i; ''yj'^g- :k-;;^'s ''
2 <' ']^: :n;ji\ 'uy^r."piie:;,£h;ju :f ^
** Thy cliiiiiriri ihali be exu^ *^^^^<j.
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" Thou artmychofen king, thy throne.
** Shall lUnd eternal like my own. '
4 *' There's none of all my fons above -' So much my image or my love ; '* Celellial powers thy fubjeifts are,
" Then what can earch to thee compare ^•
5 '* Da'uU, my fervant, whom I chofe,
*' To guard my flock, to crulh ray foes ; •* Andrais'd him ^o the Jenjoifh throne, •* Was bat a fhadow of my fen.
€ Now let the church rejoice and {\Xi% Jejiu her faviour and her king : Angels his heavenly wonders fhow. And faints declare his works below.
P 6 A L M LXXXIX. F/V/P^r/. Common Metrcpi The Faithfuhefs of GOD,
1 "i\/TV' never-ceafmg fong fhall iliow. XV A T^ije mercies of the Lord ; A.nd make fucceeding ages know
How faithful is his word.
2 The facred truths his lips pronounce-
Shall firm as heaven endure ; And if he fpeak.a promife once, Th' eternal grace is fure.
3 How long the race of D^'v/V held
The promi^'d Jemjijh throne ! But there's a nobler covenant feal'd' To Da'vpd^s greater {Qn,
4 His feed forever fhall pofTefs
A throne above the ikies ; The meaneft fubjefts of his ^race Shall to that glory rife.
c Lord God of hoils, thy wondrous ways Are. fimg by fjaints above ;
And
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And faints on earth their honours raife To thy unchanging love»
Psalm LXXXIX. 7, &c. Second Part,
The Power and Majejly cf GOD ; or, Re'versntial Worjhip.
^3 "ITTITH reverence let the faints appear, W And bow before the Lord, His high commands with reverence hear. And tremble at his word.
'32 How terrible thy glories rife !
How bright chine armies ihine ! Where is th? power with thee that ries^ Or truth compared with thine ?
3 The Northern pole and Southern reft On thy fupporting hand ; Darkneis and day from Eajl to We^ t/love round at thy command.
-4 Thy word the raging winds controul. And rule theboiilerous deep ; ThoLi mak'ft the fleeping billows roll, Tne rolling biilowb fleep.
5 Heaven, earth, and air, and fca are thine. And the tlark world g{ hell ; They faw thine arm in vengeance ihine When Egypt darit rebel, ^6 Juilice and judgement are thy throne. Yet wonikoiis is thy grace i While truth and mercy joia'd in one. Invite us near ihy face.
Psalm LXXXIX. 15, &c. Third Parh
A Blefed Go/pel
* -T? LEST are the fouls who hear and kno'J^ ■*-> The gofpe.*8 joyful found !
Peace
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Peace (hall attend the path they go. And light their fteps iurround.
T'l^irjo)' (hiUbear their fpirits up Thro' their Redeemer's name^ His righteoufnefs exalts their hope. And fills their foes with Ihame.
•3 The Lord our glory and defence Strength and falvation gives-: J/rael, thy king forever reigns. Thy God forever lives.
Psalm LXXXIX. ig/Scc. fourth Part,
thrill's Mtdintcrial Kingdoin ; or. His divine ttnd
human Nature,
' TlJEAR what the Lord in vifion faid, •* A And made his mercy known : ** Sinners, behold, your help is laid *' On my almighty fon.
2 Behold the man my wifdom chofe
Among ;5^ur mortal race :
His head my holy oil o'erflows.
With full fupplies of grace.
3 High fliall he reign on David^t throne>
My people's better king ; , My arm fhall beat his rivals down. And ftill new fubjeds bring.
4 My truth (hall guard him in his way
With mercy by his fide ; While in my name o'er earth and fea ^?
He ihall in triumph ride.
5 Me for his father and his God,
He fhill forever own. Call me his rock, his high abode, )
And I'll fupport my fon.
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^ My firft-born fon array'd in grace, At my right hand fliali fit, Beneath him angeis k^.ovv their place, x^nd monarchs at his feet.
7 My covenant ftands forever fall, N;y promifes are ftrong ; Firm as the heavens his throne Ihall laA, •
His feed endure as lone.-.
P $ A L M LXXXfX, 30, kz.Fifih Part. ^he Covenant of Grace unchangeable ; or j-Jffiialots nXikhmt Rejedion.
1 TT'ET (faith the Lord) \i D avians race,
i The children of my fon. Should break my laws, abufe by grace And tempt mine anger down ;
2 Their fms I'll vioit with the rod.
And make their foily fmart ; ^
But I'll not cea e to be their God, Nor from my truth depart.
3 My covenant I will ne'er revoke.
But keej^fl]!^ grace in mind ; And what eternal love haih fpoke. Eternal truth iliail bind.
4 Once have I fworn, (I need no ?nore)
And pledg'd my holinefs.
To feal the Tacred promife fare
To David and his race. •
- The fun Ihall fee his offspring rifa Andfpread from fea to fea. Long as he travels round the fkies To give the nations day.
5 Sure as the moon that rule*s the nighf
His kingdom fhall endure. Till the fix'd lavv^s of fhade and lighc S^all be obfsrv'd no more*'
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'? s A L M LXXXIX. 47, &:c. SU/^^ Part
Long Metre.
Mortality a Ad Hope,
A Funeral Pfalm.
i T? EME:^/:EER, Lord, our mortal (late, ■^^ How frail our life, how ihort our date 1 V/here is thcmf;n that draws his breath Safe from difeafe, feciire from death.
2 Lord, while we fee whole nations die. Our flefh and ilrength repine and cry, " Mail death forever rage and reign !
*' Or hail thou made mankind in vain?'*
3 Whete is thy prcmife to the juft ? Are not thy fervants tura'd 10 dud ? But faith forbids thefe mournful fighs, i^nd fees the lleeping diiil arife.
4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day Wipes the reproach of faints away. And clears tie honour of thy word : Awake, our fouls, and blefs the Lord.
Psalm LXXXIX 47, ^c- ^^/ ^«r/. As the ii^t/j i'ialm.
L:/^, Dout/jy c{nd the RejurreSiion,
1 rr-npilNJC, mighty God, on feeble man,
■jL How few his hours, how fhort his fpan ! Short from the cradle to the grave : Who can feci?re hi» vital breath A^ainfl the bold demands of death
'with fKiil to fiy, or power to fave ?
2 Lord, fhall it be forever faid,
'*^ The race of man was only made
*' For f-ckiiefs, forrow and the duiV ? Are not thy'fjrvants day by day Sent to thtir Graves, and turn'd to clay ? Loic'i vvlieve's thy kindnefs to thejult?
3 Haft
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7 Had thoa not promis'd to thy fon, An-i all his feed a heavenly crown :
Sut flefli and ^Qn(e indulge dilpair j Forever blefTed be the Lord, 7'hat faith can read his lioJy word;, ,
And find a refurreftion there.
4 Forever bleffed be the Lord,
Who gives his faints a long reward.
For all their toil, reproach and rain. Let ail below, and all abcve, Join to proclaim thy wondrous Iov*c,
An J each repeat their lou4 ^me.7.
P s .\ L M XC. Long Meti-i. Man Mortal, and GOD Eierra.h A mournful Song at a Funeral,
1 ''T'^IIRO' every age, eternal Gon^^
I Thoa art our reft, our fafe abode : High was thy throne ers heaven 'was made. Or earth thy humble foot-ftool laid
2 Lon(^ had'il thou reign'd ere time began. Or duft was fafKiori'd to a man ;.
And long thy kingdom (hall endure" When earth and time fli^li be no more,
3 But man, weak man, is born to die, . Made up of guilt and vanity :
Thv dreadful fentcnce. Lord, was juf^, *' Return ye Jinners, to your dujf?^
4 [A thoufand of cur years amount Scarce to a day in thine account. Like yeilbrday's departed light ; Or thelail: watch of endins: nioht.
Pause. Death , like an overflowing ftream, Srveeps us away ; our life's a dream :
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An empty tale.; a morning flower. Cut down and wither'd in an hoar.]
6 [Our ag9 to feventy years is fet ;
Ho-.v ihort the time 1 how frail the ftate !
And if to eighty we arrive.
We rather %h, and groan than- live.
7 But oh h(5w oft thy wi;ath appears. And cuts oiFour expeded years !
Thy wrath awakes our humble dread ! We fear the power that flrikcs us dead.] % Teach U3, O Lord, how frail is man ; And kind'y lengthen oat the fpan, 'Till a wife care of piety Fit us to die, and dwell with thee.
Psalm XC, 1-5 Firft Fart,
Common Metre.
Man frail, and GOD eternal.
1 /^UR Gor>, our help in ages pall, \J Our hope for years to come. Our ilielter from, the fiormy biafc.
And our eternal home, -eneath the lliadow of thy throne
Thy faints have dwelt fecure j Saiticicnt is thine arm alone.
And my defence is fare.
3 B -b;e the hills in order flood, O; cArth received her frame. From cveriafiing thou art God, To endlefs years the fame.
4. Thy word commands our flelh to duft. Return ye Jons of men ; All nations rofe from earth at firfl. And turn to earth again. '
5; A thoufand ages in thy fight ArQ. like an evening gone j
Short
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Short as the v/atch that ends the night Before the rifing dawn.
? [The bufy tribes of fiefh and blood. With all their lives and cares. Are carried downwards by the flood. And loft in following years.
J Time, like an ever-rolling ftremi. Bears all its fons away ; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day.
S Like flowery fields the nations fland Pleas'd with the morning light ; The flowers beneath the mower's hand Lie withering ere 'tis night.] ^ Our God, our help in ages paft, Our hope for years to come. Be thou our guard while troubles lad. And our eternal home.
Psalm XC 8, 11, 2, ic, 12^ Second Par^..
Common Metre.
Infirmities and Mortality the effect of Jin ;or. Life, c'J
A^e, and Preparation fcr Death.
1 \ ORD, if thine eyes furvey our faults, -»— ' And juilice grow fevere.
Thy dreadful wrath exceeds- our. thoughts^ And burnb beyond ourfe?r.
2 Thine anger turns our frame to dp^ \
By one oiFence to thee, Adam, with all his fons, have loit Their immcrta'ity.
3 Life, like a vain rj-ufement flies,
A fable or a.fong ; By fwift degrees our nature dirs. Nor can our joys be long.
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4 ' rh but a few whofe days amount
To threelcore years and ten ; And all beyond that fiiort accouBt Is lorrcw, toil, and pain.
5 [Ojr vitals With laborious Itrifc
Bear up the crazy load. An J drag tneie poor remains of life Along the tircicme road.]
i Almighty God, reveal thy lore. And not thy wrath alone ; Oh \€:i our Tweet experience prove The mercies of thy throne. 7 Our Souls v.'ould learn the heavenly art T' improve the hours we have. That we may ad the wiier part. And live beyond the grave.
F s A L M XC. Ver. 13, &;c. Third Fart,
Common Metre.
Br lathing cfter Heaven.
1 "p ETURN, O God oflove, return ;, ■*-'^ Earth is a tirefome place : Kcwlong l"hall we thy children moara
Our ab fence from thy face ?
2 Let heaven fucceed our painful years,.
Let fm and forrovv ceafe. And in proportion to our tears So make our joys increafe.
3 Thy wonders to thy fervants fhow.
Make thy own work complete ; Then fhall our fouls thy glory know. And o\yn thy. love was great.
4 Then fhall we Hiine before thy throne
In all thy beauty, Lord; And the poor fervice we have done M:Lt a 4Jv"irie revviird.
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Psalm XC. Ver. 5, 10. 12, Short Metre.
' 57^^ ^U^^(y ^"^ Shortnefs of Life, ORD, vvhat a feeble piece
L'
Is this our mortal frame ! Our life how poor a trifle 'tis. That fcarce deferves the name \
2 Alas, the brittle clay
That bailt our body £r[>! And every month and every day 'Tis mouldering back to duil.
3 Our moments fly apace.
Our feeble powers decay. Swift as a flood our hafly days . Are fweeping us away.
4 Yet, if our days mud fly.
We'll keep their end in fight. We'll fpend them all in wii^iom's way,. And let them/peed their flight.
5 They'll waft us fooner o'er
This life's tempefluous fea ; j
Soon we lliall reach the peaceful fiiore Of blell eternity.
Psalm XCI. 1-7. Firfi Part:
Safety in public Difeajes and D^gers
i TT E that hath made his refuge God, XT. Shall find a moft fecure abode ; Shall walk all day beneath his fhade. And there at night fliall reft his head.
2 Then will itay, '' my God, thy power '* Shall be my fortrefs and my tower : <* I that am form'd of feeble dufl: '* Make thine Almighty arm my truft.**
5 Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the fov/ler's fnare j
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From Satan's wiles, who ftill betrays Unguarded fouls a thoufand ways J^
4 Juft as a hen protefts her brood.
From birds of prey that feek their blood. The Lord his faithful faints Ihall guard. And endlefs life be their reward.
5 If burning beam's of noon confpire To dart a peftilential fire ;
God is their life, his wings are fpread To fiiield them with an healthful fhade.
6 If vapours with malignant breath Rife thick, and fcatter midnight death, Ijrael is fafe : the poifoned air Grows pure, ii Ifraei's God be there.
Pause.
7 What though a thonfand at thy fide. Around thy path ten thoufand dy'd. Thy God his chofen people faves Amongft the dead, amidft the graves.
S So when he fent his angel down To make his wrath in Egypt known. And flev/ their fons, his careful eye Pail all the doors of Jacob by.
9 But if the fire, or plagae, orfword. Receive commiirion from the Lord, To llrike his faints among the reit. Their very pains and deaths are blefi:.
ID The fword, the peflilence, or fire ^ Shall but fulfil their bell defire ; From fins and forrows fet them free. And bring thy children. Lord, to thee.
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? s A L M XCI. 0-16, Second Part. T rite a ion from Death, Guard of Angels » Fidory and
Deli'-jcrance. 2 XT'E Tons of men, afeebls race, A Expos'd to every fnare. Come make the Lord your dwelling place And try, and trufl his care.
2 No 111 fhall enter where you dwell ;
Or if the plagae come nigh, And fvveep the wicked down to hell, 'Twill raife the faints on high.
3 He'll give his angels charge to keep
Your feet in all their ways ; To wi'cch your pillow while ye«fleep» And guard your happy days.
4 Their h^nds ihal1,bear you, left you fall
And da{h againft the flones ;
Are they not fervants at his call,
And fent t' attend his fons ?
5 Adders and lions ye fhall tread ;
The tempter's wiles efeat : He that hath broke the ferpent's head Puts him beneath your feet,
i '^ Becaufe on Ae they fet their love, *' I'll fave them faith the Lord ; " I'll bear their joyRil fouls above, *^ Dellrucljon and the fword,
7 <' My grace fhall anf^er v/hen they call ; '* In trouble V\\ be nigh : «' My power fhall help them when they fall, *' And raife them when they die.
% *' Thofe that on earth my name have known, I'll honour them in hifeaven ; «' There my falvation fhall be fhov/n, *' And endlefs life be given,"
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Psalm XCII. Firji Part, A Pfalm for the Lord' 5 -Day,
1 QWEET ii the work, ir.y God, my king, ^ To praiie. thy name, give thanks and fingv To ihew thy love by morning light.
And talk of all- thy truth at night.
2 Sweet is the day of facred reft.
No mortal cares (hall leize my breaft,. Oil may my heart in tune be found, \A\f.t Da-jid''s harp of folemn found.
ij. Fools never raife their thoughts fo high ; Like brutefr tl:ey live, like brutes they dieJ- Likc grafs they flourifli, 'till thy breath j, Blall thenv in efurlalHng death.
2 But ] (hall {hare a glorious part
When grace hath well refin'd jspy heirt. And frefh fupplies of joy are ihcd tike holy oil to cheer my head*
6 Sin (my worft enemy before)
Shall vex my eyes and ears no more : My inward foes ihall all be flain. Nor Sataft break my peace again.
7 Then fhall I fee and hear and know All 1 defir'd, orwifli'd below ;
And every power find fweet employ. In that eternal world of joy.
Psalm XCIJ. Ver, 12, &c. Second Purtl Ihe^ Church is the Garden of GOD.
I T ORD, 'tis a pleafant thing to Hand ^— ' In gardens planted by thine hand ;. Let me within thy courts be feen Like a young Cedar, frelh and green.
2 There grow thy faints in faith and love,, BleUwith thine influence from above ;
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'NotLihanon with all its trees Yields fucli a comely light as thefe.
3 Tiie plants of grace (hall ever live ; (Nature decays, but grace mult thave) Time, that doth all things elfe impair. Still makes them flourifh ftrong and fair,
4 Laden with fruits of age they ihevvj The Lord is holy juil and true ; None that attend his gates ihall find A God unfaithful or unkind.
P^ A L M XCill. ift Metre. As the looth P/jIm*
The Eternal and ths Soi'sreign GOD, I "JEHOFAH reigns : he dwells in light,
*^ Girded with majefty and might :
The world created by his hands
Still on its Hill: foundation Hands. ^ Bat ere this fpacioas world was made
Or had its firil foundation laid.
Thy throne eternal ages ftcod,
Thyfelfthe ever-living God.
3 Like flo3ds the angry nations rife,
I And aim their rage agaUift the Ik'cs Vain floods, that aim their rage fo h'^H ! At thy rebuke the billows die.
4 Forever Ihall thy throne endure ; Thy promife ftands forever fure ; And everlalliing holinefs Becomes the dwellings of thy grace.
Psalm XCIir. 2d M.-^tre. As the old ;oth P/alm. I npHS Lord of glory reigns, he reigns on high; A His robes of Ihte are llrength and majeify This wide creation rofe at his command. Built by his word and llablifliM by his hand. Long ftood his throne ere he began creation, AT.i his^own godhead is the firm foundatiori.
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2 God is th' eternal king ; Thy foes in vzin Raile their rebellions to confound thy reign ; In vain the ftorms, in vain the floods arile," And roar, and tofs their waves againli the fkies ; Foaming at heaven they rage with wild commotio* But heaven's high arches fcorn the fwelling ocean.
3 Ye tempefts rage no more ; ye floods be Hill, And the mad worM fubmiflive to his will : J3uilt on Wis truth his church muft ever (land : Firm are his promifes, and flrong h^s hand ; See.his own fons, when they appear before him. Bow at his foot-itool, and wiai fear adore him.
Psalm XCIII. 3^. Metre. Js the Old 12?J Pjalm.
1 'T^ HE Lord Jeho^vah reigns.
And royal Hate maintains, His head v/ith awful gLories crovvnM ;
Aray'd in robes of light.
Begirt with fo'.erejgn might. And raysof majefty around.
2 Upheld by thy commands |
The world fecurely Hands, And fkies and ftars obey thy word ;
Thy throne was iixt on high
Ere ftars adorn'd the fky. Eternal is thy Ijingdom, Lord.
5 In vain the noify croud.
Like billo'.vs fierce and loud, ,
Againfc thine em.pire rage and roar; In vain with angry fpite The furiy nations £ght. And dafii like waves againfi the fhorc*
4 Let floods and nations rage.
And all their power engap;e>
Let
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Let fwelling tides affault the iky ;
The terrors of thy frown
Shall beat their madnefs down ^ Thy throne forever Hands on high. 5 Thy proi^ifes are true.
Thy grace is ever new. There fixM thy church lliall ne'er remove ;
Thy faiats with holy fear
Shall in thy courts appear. And fing thine everlafling love.
Repeat the fourth Stanza to co?fiplete the Tune. Psalm XQIY, i, 2, 7, — 14. Firjf Part,
Saints chafiifid,and Sinners defiroyed ^ or, InfiruSlive
Ajjliaions.
1^^^ GOD ! to whom revenge belongs, V-/ Proclaim thy wrath aloud ; Let fovereij^n power redrefs our wrongs. Let juilice fmite the proud.
5 They fay, *•' The Lord nor fees nor hears ; '* When will the yain be wife ? Can he be deaf, who torm'd their ears ? Or blind, who made their eyes ?
3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain.
And ihcy Ihall feel his power : His wrath {hall pierce their fouls with pain In fome furprifing hour.
4 But if thy faints ^t{tT\t rebuke.
Thou hail a gentler rod ; Thy providence, thy facred book Shall make them know their God.
5 Bleft is the man thy hands chaftife.
And to his duty draw ; Thy fcourges make thy children wife When they forget thy law.
6 But God will ne*ercall oft his faint$.
Nor his own promife break ; Htf
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He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer's fake.
Psalm XCIV. Fer. 16- •-t'^. Second Part,
GOD our Support and Comfort ; or Dfli'verancefr»ifi
•Temptation and Perjecution.
1 \T7HO will ^rife and plead my right ^ ▼ Againfl my numerous foes ? While earth and hell their force unite. And all my hopes oppoie.
2. Had not the Lord, my roek, my help, Su/lain'd my fainting head, My life had now in filence dwelt, *"
My foul amongft the dead.
3 J las / my Jli ding feet ! I cry*d.
Thy promife bore me up Thy grace ftocxl conftant by my fide. And raisM my finking hope,
4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts
V/ithin my bofom roll. Thy boundiefs love forgives my faults, f hy-ycomforts cheer my foul.
5 Powers oficiquity may rife.
And frame pernicious laws ; Eot God ray refuge rules the fkle?. He will defend my caufe,
6 Let malice vent her rage aloud.
Let bold blafpheraers feoff; The Lord our God fhall judge tlie protia^ And cui the linners Ci^.
Psalm XCV^ Common Metre. A Pfalm before Prayer,
I QING to the Lord, y^i>»i/^7/?'*s name, 1^3 And in his ftrength rejoice ;, When his falvation is our theme, ;;. hf^VW(Wr voice.
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2 With thanks approach his awful fight.
And pfalms of honour fing ; The Lord's a God of boundlefs might. The whole creation's King.
3 Let princes hear, let angels know.
How mean their natures ieem, Thofe gods on high, and gods below. When once compar'd with- him.
4. Earth, with its caverns dark and deep. Lies in his fpacioas hand ; He fix'd the feas what bounds to keep» And where the hills mull Hand.
5 Come, and with humble fouls adore. Come, kneel before his face ; Oh may the creatures of his power Be children of his grace ! ^
^ Now is the time, he bends his ear. And waits for your requeft ; Come, left he rouze his wrath, and fwsar, ** 2'e Jhallnot/ee my rej}.''
P s. A L M XCV, Short Metre. .. ATjalm before Sermon,
1 /^OME, found his praife abroad, V-4 And hymns of glory fmg : Jehouah is the fovereign God,
The univerfal King.
2 He form'd the deeps unknown ;
He gave the feas their bound ; The watery worlds are all his own. And all the folid ground.
5 CoBe, worfhip at his throne.
Come, bow before the Lord ; « We are his works, and not our owil>? .. He form'd us by hi« word.
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4 To day attend his voice.
Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come, like the people of his choice. And own your gracious God.
5 But if your ears refufe
The language of his grace, And hearts grow hard like ftubborn 'Jt^wty Thar unbelieving race ',
€ The Lord in vengeance drell WIlj lift hio hand, and fwear, ^' Tcu that dejpijt my protnis' a rpft, •* Li ball ha-Tte no portioti there. '
Psalm XCV. i, 2, 3, 6--1 1. Long Metre;
Canaan loj} thro* Unbelief ; or, a IVarning to delay
ir,g Sinners.
1 /^OME let our voices join to raife • V-i A facredfong of folemn praife : God is a fovereign King ; rehearfe His honour in exalted verfe.
3 Come, let our fouls addrefs the Lord, Who fram'd our natures with his word, . He is our fhepherd ; we the Iheep His mercy chofe, his pailures keep.
^ Come, let us 'hear his voice to-day. The counfels of his love obey. Nor kt our harden'd hearts reg^ew The fins and plagues that Ijrael'kr.tfj ,
.4 Ifrach that favvhis works of grace Yet tempt their Maker to hi;? face ; A faithlefs unbelieving brood, I'hat tir'd the patience; of their God.
5 Thus faith the Lord, " Hc^vfalfc they pronie t . "■ Forget ff^poxvery aht/Je my lo-ve ; *' Since they defpifeniy rejiy Ihvear, * ' Tif€ir feet Jhall nerver ent er there . ' *
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6 [Lookback; ray Ibul, with koly^drfsd. And view tiiore antient rebels dead ; Attend the ofter'd grace to day.
Nor lofe the blelFings by delay.
7 Seize the kind promife while it waits. And march to Zion's heavenly gates ; ^lieve, and take the promis'd reft ; Obey, and be forever bleft.] •
Psalm XCVI. 2, io, ^r. Common Metre* Christ's firji and fecond Coming . .
1 CING to the Lord, ye diftant lands^ **^ Ye tribes of every tongue ;
His new diicover'd grace demands A new and nDbler fong.
2 Say to the nations, J ejus reigns,
GoD^sown Almighty Son ; His power the finking world fuftalns^ And grace fttrrouiids his throne.
3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day,
Joy through the earth be feen ; Let cities fhine in bright array.. And fields in cheerful green.
4 The joyous earth, the bending ilcies
His glorious train difpiay ; Ye mountains fmk, ye valleys rife, Prepare the Lord his way.
5 Behold h« comes, he comes to blefa
The nations as their God ; To ihew the world his righteoujfnefs. And fend his truth abroad. '-
6 His voice fhall raile tlie llumbering'dead^
And Did the world draw near ,*. But how wifi guilty nations dread. To fee th€ir j udgc apipea r I
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P s A L -N4 XCVlf. As the 113th Pralm>. The GOD of the GentiUi,
I T| ET all the earth their voices raife, -»-' To fmg thechoiceft pfalm ofpraiic>
To fing and bids Jehcvah't name : His glory let the heathens knaw His wonders to the nations ihow
And all his i'aving works proclaim*
-z The heathens know thy glory, Lord, The wondering nations read thy wordy But here Jehovah's name is I^nown ; Nor iliallour worihipe'er be paid To gods which mortal hands have made j Our Maker is our God alone,
5' lie fvam'd the globe, he built the flcy. He made the fhining worlds on high.
And reigns complete in glory there His beams are majefty and light ; His beauties how divinely bright I
His temple how divinely fair !
4 Come the great day, the glorious hour. When earth Ihall feel his faving power.
And barbarous nations fear his name : Then tliall the race of men confefs The beauty of bis holinefs.
And in his courts his grace proclaim.
Psalm XCVil. i-->5 Firft Part, Chriil r^/^/»//?^ inHeanjen, andxoming to Ju^genimt*
J "LJ E reigns ; the Lord, the Saviour reigns ! Praife him in evangelic ftrains: Let the whole earth in fongs rejoice. And diilant iflands join their voice.
s Deep are his coanfels and unknown ; Tut grace and truth fupport his throne,: Tho' gloomy clouds his ways furroaiid : juflice is their eternal grg^ivdi 3 In
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3 Xr\ robes of*judgement, lo, he comes.
Shakes the wide earth and cleaves the. tomb^ ; Before him burns devouring fire. The mountains melt, tiiefeas retire.
4 His enemies with, fore dli'may.
Fly from the iight, and fhan the day ; Tnen lift your heads, ye faints, on high> ^ And iiag, for yoar redemptions's nigh.
Psalm XCVil. 6—9. Second Part.
Chrift's Incarnation^ 1 'T^HS LORD is con^e; theheaveiis proclaim A His birth ; the natiaasjearn his nair4e ; An unknown ilar dired^s the road 01 eajiern fages to their Goo.
i2 All ye bright armies oi the fkies. Go, worfhip where the Saviour lies : Angels and kings before him bow, Thofe gods on high, and gods below.
3 Let idols totter to the ground. And their own worihipers confound : But Zion ibali his glories fiag. And earth confefs her fovereign king.
P s A L M XCVIL Third Part.
Grace and Glory .
I 'TT'H* Almighty reigns exalted high A O'er all the earth, o'er all the iky; Though cfouds and darknefs veil his htt% His dwelling is the mercy -feat.
^2 O ye that love his* holy name. Hate every work of fia and fhame : He guards the Ibuis of all bis friends^, ; -
" And from the fnares of hell defends.
3 Im.TlortaHighf, and joys unkfiowa.
Are /or the faiats ixi darkn3i5 fow.i ; ^ Thofe glorious feeds (h\\\ fpring and rifi;^
I Aad the brighi hv^vil bisis oar s/3i, 4 Rjj :>;;5
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4 Rijoic3, ye righteous, and record
The iacr<2d honours of the Lord ;
None but' the foul that feels his grace
Can triumph in his holinefs. Psalm XCVIf. 5, 5,-7. n- Common Metreir
Chri;t'/ Incc.rnaticnand the laji Judgement • X T £r earth, with every ifle and fea
-*-' Rejoice, the Savio'ir reigns :
11 is. word like ftre prepares his way. And mountains melt to plains.
2 His prefence finks the proudell hills.
And makes the vallies rife ; The humble foul enjoys hisfmiles. The haughty finner dies.
3 The heavens his rightful power proclaim.;.
The idol-gods around Fill their own worlhipers with fliame, Ar\i totter to the ground,
4 /idoring angels at his birth
Make the Redeemer known ; TIuis iliali he come to judge the earth. And angels guard bis throne.
r His foGS (hall tremble at his fight. And hills and feas retire : His children take their unknown flight,. And leave the v.'orld in fire.
^ The feeds of joy and glory fown i'or faints in darknefs here. Shall rife andfpringin worlds unknown. And a rich harveil bear.
? s A.V M XWin> mrfl Pah^ Praifefor the 'G'offH, - ' i r^^O ojr Almighty Maker, God, A New honours be addrefs'd ; His greSt falvation (hines abioad. And makes the uaiiQns bklt, z To
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2 To Abraham firft he fpoke the word.
And taught his numerous race ; The gentiles own him fovereign Lord, And learn to truH his grace.
3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim
With ail her diiTerent tongue^ ; And fpread the honour of his nama Inmelody andibng.9.
Psalm XCVIII. Second ParU
The Meffiah's Coming and Kingdom.
1 TOY to the world ; the Lord is come ;
*^ Let earth receive her King : ^
Let every heart prepare him room.
And heaven and nature fing.
2 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns;
Lft men theix Tongs employ ; While fields and flaada, rocks, hiib and plain?, R.epeat the ibunding joy. •
J No more let iin.s and forrows grow> Nor thorns infell the ground ; He comes to make his bieliiags flow. Far as the ciwrfe is found.
4 He rules tlie world with trtfth and grace.
And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteoufnefs, Ar.d wonders ofhis love.
P "s A L M XCrX., Flrji'^art. Chrifl'j Kingdom and Majejiy,
\ 'T^HE God Jehovah reigns, JL Let all the nations fear ; Let fmners tremble at his throne^ And faints be humble there.
2 'Jefus the Saviour reigns. Let earth adoje its Lord ;
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Bright cherabs his attendants fland> Swift to fulfil his word,
3 In Ztou flafids his throne^
His honours are divine, . His church fhail m^e his wond«rs known^ For there his glories ihine,
4 How holy is his name!
How terrible his praife ! ' Joflice and truth, and judgement join In all his works of grace.
P s ALU XCXX. . Secefid Part.-. A hi/ly God njoorjhlped vjiih River ence^
\ ^ XALT the Lord our God, ^ And worfliip. at his feet , , His nature is all- hblinefs. And mercy is his feat.
2 When Jfiael w as his church;
When Aaron wjts his priefl. When Mofes cry 'd^ when Samuel ^^y^i^ He gave his people relt,.
3 Oft he forgave their fins ; :
Nor would dellroy their race ; And oft he made his vengeance known When they abus'd hii grace.
4 Exalt the Lord our God,
Whofe grace is fiill the fame ; Still he's a Gco.ofholinefs, And jeaLoui for his name.
? s A L M. C. FirHMeir^. JpIainTranJlaikn'*
Prai/e tc our Creator.
5 "^^^^ nations round the earth, rejoice
•i Before the Lord,, your fovereign King ; Serve kirn with cheerful heart and voice, WiUi all youx tongues his glory fing.,
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'•2, The Lof d is God : *tis he alone Doth life and breath, and being grye : .We are his work, and not our own ; The ftieepthat on his paftures live.
:3 Enter his gates with fongs of joy. With pralfes to his courts repair ; And make it your divine employ To pay yotir thanks and honours there.
^ The Lord is good, the Lord is kind,; Great is his grace, his mercy fure •■ And the whole race of man ihall find His truth from age to age endure.
P s A L -M G, Second Metre. A Paraphraxb,
I "DEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, -D Ye nations, bow with facred joy ; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create^ and he de/lroy.
^ His fovereijTi power without our aid Made us o/clay, and forrt/d us Aeh : And when like wandering &eep we llray'3> He brought us to his fold again.
3 We are his people, we his care, Our fouls, and all our mortal frartle : What lafting honours fhall we rear. Almighty Maker, to thy name ?
'4 We'll cfoud thy gates with thankful fengfs^ High as the heaven, our voices raife ; And earth with her ten thoufand tongues Shall fill thy courts with founding praife.
; Wide as the world is thy command, Vaft as eternity thy Jove ? 'Firm as a rock thy truth mufl Hand, Wh^ tolling ytars 0»alleeafe to irrbvc;
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Psalm C[. Long Metre. The Magijirate's Pfalm.
1 TV ^ERCY and judgement are my fong ; . iVJL And fmce they both to thee belong.
My gracious .God, ray righteous King, 7"o thee my fongs and vows 1 bring.
2 If I am rais'd to bear the fword, I'll take my counfel from thy word. Thy jullice and thy heavenly ^race Shall be th^attern of my ways.
3 Let wifdom all ray actions guide. And let my God with me re fide : No wicked thing (hall dwell with me. Which may provoke thyjealoufy.
4 No fons of flander, rage and ftrife Shall be companions of my life j # The haughty look, the heart of pride Within my doors fhall ne'er abide
5 [I'll fearch the land and raife the jufl To pioHs of honour, wealth and trull : 'i'he men that work thy holy will Shall be'my friends and favourites flill.]
6 l^ vain fhall finners hope to rife V>y flattering or malicious lies : Nor, while the innocent I guard. Shall bold offenders e'er be fpared.
7 The impious crew (that fa6lioas band) Shall hide their heads, or quit the land ; And all that break the public reft. Where I have power fhall be fupprefl;
Psalm CL Common Metre.
JP/alf^far a Majier c/aFamilj.
I ^^F jullice and of grace I fing, ^^ And pay my Cod my vows, ^
m Thy
Thy grace and juftice, heavenly King^
Teach me to rule my houfe. t Now to my tent, O God, repair^
And make thy fervant wife ; I'll fufFer nothing near me there
That (hall offend thine eyes. 5 TTic man that doth his neighbour wrong
By falfhood orby force. The fcornful eye, the flanderous tongue>
I'll thrull him from.my doors. *
4 I'll feck the faithful and the juft.
And will their help enjoy ; Thefe are the friends that I fnall truf!^ The fervants Til employ.
5 The wretch that deals in fiy deceit
I'll not endure a night ; The liar's tongue I ever hate. And banifti from ray fight.
S I'll purge my -family around. And make the wicked flee ; So fliall my houfe be ever found A dwelling fit for thee.
Psalm CII. 1,-13, 20* 21. Firji Part, A Prayer of the Afflided, t TTBAR me, O God, nor Jiide thy face, J]j[ Butanfwer, lefll die :
Hall thou not bulk a throne of grace. To hear when finners cry \
2 My days are wafted like the fmoke
Diffolving in the air ; My ftrength is dry'd, my heart Is broke> And finking in defpalr .
3 My fpirlts flag like withering grafs
Burnt with excefiive heat : In fecret groans my minutes paA, And I forget to eat.
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4 As on fame lonely building's top.
The fparrow tells her moan. Far from the tents of joy and hope I fit and grieve alone.
5 My foul is like a wildernefs.
Where beafts of m'idnight howl ; Where the fad raven finds her place. And where the fcreaming owl.
6 Dark difmaj thoughts and boding feafs
Dwell in my troubled breall ; While {harp reproaches wound my ear?> Nor give my fpirit reft.
7 My cup is mingled with my woes.
And tears are my repaft : My daily bread like afhes grows Unpleafant to my tafte.
8 Senfe can afford no real joy
To fouls that feel thy frown ; Lord 'twas thy hand advanced me high. Thy hand hath caft me down.
9 My looks like wither'd leaves appear ■;
And life's declining light. Grows faint as evening-fhadows are,. That vanifh into night.
10 But thou forever art the fame,
O my eternal God ; Ages to come (hall know thy name. And fpreadthy works abroad.
1 1 Thou wilt arife, and (hew thy face.
Nor will my Lord delay. Beyond th' appointed hour of grace. That long expcded day.
12 He hears his faints, he knows their cry.
And by myfterious ways. Redeems the prifoners, doom'd to die, , And filU thsir tongues withpraile. ^
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Psalm CII. 13 — 21. Second Part.
Prayer heard y andTjion rojiored, \ T ET Zion, and her fons rejoice, JL/ Behold the promis'd hour : Her God hath heard her mourning voicej And comes) t* exalt his power.
Z Her dull and ruins that remain. Are precious in our eyes ; Thpfe ruins (hall be built again. And all that duft ftiall rife.
3 The Lord will raife Jerufalem,
And ftand in glory there ; Nations fhall bow before his name. And kings attend with fear.
4 He fits a fovereign on his throne.
With pity in his eyes : He hears the dying prifoners' groan. And {^ti their fighs arife.
5 He ^xet% the fouls condemn'd to death.
And when his faints complain. It Ihan't be faid, '' That praying breath '* Was everfpent in vain."
6 This Ihall be known when we are dead.
And left on long record ; That ages yet unborn may read. And trull, and praife the Lord.
Psalm CII. 23—28. 'fhirdPart.
Man" % Mortality, and Chrill'/ Eternity, or, Sain:.
die, but Chrill and the Church li-ve. I TT is the Lord our Saviour's hand
A Weakens our flrength amidil the race i
Difeafe and death at his command
I Arrell us, and cut ihort our days.
I I Spare us, O Lord, aloud we pray.
Nor let our fan gQ. down at noon;
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Thy years are one eternal day. And mull thy children die (o foon r
3 Yet in the midft of death and grief
This thought oar forrow fhall aHuage ; ** Our Father and our Saviour live ;
** .Chrifl is the fame through every age/*
4 'Twas he this earth^s foundation laid;
Heaven is the building of his hand ; This earth grows old, thefe heavens fhall fade ; And all be changed at his command.
5 The ftar- y curtains of the fky
Like garments fhall be laid a fide : But flill thy throne ftands firm and high; Thy church forever muit abide.
6 Before thy face thy church (hall live ;
And on thy throne thy children reign ; This dying world ihail they furvive. And the dead faints be raisM again.
Psalm CIII. 1—7. /'/r/ P^r/. Long?vletre. Blejfing God for his Goodne/s to Soul and Body,
I T>LESS, O my foul, the living Gqd,
Xj C^Il-home thy thoughts that rove abroad,, Let all the powers within me join in work and worfhip fo divine.
^ Blefs, O my foul, the God of grace; His fayours claim thy higheJl praile: Why fhouid the wonders- he haih wrought Be loil in filence, and forgot ? .
3 *Tis he, my foul, that fent his Son
To die for crimes, which thou haft done : He owns the ranfom, and forgives The hourly follies of our lives.
4 The vices of the mind he heals; And cures the pains tljat nature feels jRi^deems the foul from hell', and iaves^ f. Par wailing life from thre^teniog graves.
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5 Our youth decay M his power repair? ; His mercy crowns our growing years : He fills our ftore with e.vcry good. And feeds our fouls with heavenly food..
6 He fees th* opprefibr and th' oppreH, And often gives the fufFcrers reit : But will his juftice more difplay
In the laft' great rewarding day.
7 [His power he (hewM by Mofes' hands, And gave to Ifrael his commands ; Butfent his truth and mercy down
To all the nations by his Son.]
8 Let the whole earth his power confefs. Let the whole earth adore his grace ; The Gentile with the Jew (hall joia In work and worlhip fo divine.
Psalm CUT. Second Part. Long Metre.
GoD*x gentle Chajlifement ; or, his tender Mercy to
his People*
1 •Tp HE Lord, how wondrous are his ways !
R How firm his truth ! how large his gracel He takes his mercy for his throne. And thence he makes his glories known.
2 Not half fo high his power hath fpread The ftarry heavens above our head. As his rich love exceeds our praife. Exceeds the higheft hopes we raife*
3; Not half fo far hath nature placed The rifing morning^ from the weft As his forgiving grace removes The daily guilt oj^hofe he loves.
4 How flow his awful wrath to rife I On fwifter wings falvation flies ; And if he lets his anger burn, Howfoon.his frowns to pity turn.
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5 Am'idfl his wrath compairion flfines ; His flrokes are lighter than our fins :. And while his rod correds his faints. His ear indulges their complaints.
6. So fathers their young fons chaftife; With gentle hands and melting eyes : The children weep beneath the fmart,. And move the pity of their heart. Pa u s e.. 7 The mighty God, the wife and jpft. Knows that our frame is feeble dull ; And will no heavy loads impofe ■ Beyond the Hrength that he bellows.
8- He knows how foon our nature dies, Blaftqd. by every wind that flies ; Like grafs we fpring, and die as foon,. Or morning flowers that fade at noon..
^: But his eternal love isfure ,
To all the faints, and fhall endure: Prom age to age his truth Ihall reign^ Nor children's children hope in vain.
Psalm CIII. i — 7. Firfi Part, Short Metre
Praife for Spiritual and Temporal Mercies,
1. /^H Blefs the Lord, my foul ! V-/ Let all within me join. And aid my tongue to blefs his naoie^ Whofe favours are divine.
Z Oh blefs the Lord, my foul ; ^
Nor let his mercies He, Forgotten in unthankfulnefs ; And without praifes die. ^W 5_ *Tis he forgives thy fins, 'Tis he relieves thy pain^ 'Tis he that heals thy iicknefTes, And makfs thee young agaia.
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4 He crowns thy life withlove^
When ranfomM from the grave ; He that redeem'd my foul, from hell Hathfovereign power to, fave.
5 He fills the poor- with good ;
He gives the fufferers reft ; The Lord hath judgements for the proud^ Andjuftice for t-h' oppreft.
6 His wondrous works and ways
He made by Mofes known ; But fent the world his trutK and grace By his beloved fon,
P s A I, M cm. 8—18. Secand Par-t-,
Short Metre.
jdbounding Compaffion 0/ God ; or, Merc^. m tht
midji of Judgements
1 TV/TY foul, repeat his praife, XVx Whofe mercies are fo great ;, Whofe anger is fo.flow to rife.
So ready to abate.
2 God will not always chide ;
And when his ftrokes are felt, Hisftrokes are fewer than- our crimes. And lighter than our guilt.
3 High as the heavens are rais'd.
Above the ground we tread. So far the riches of his grace Our higheft thoughts exceed*
t, His power fubdues our fins. And his forgiying love Far as the eaft is from theweft> Doth all our guil^remove. \ The pity of the Lord
To thofe that fear his name. Is fiich as tender parents feel j • He knows ovir feeble frame,
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6 He knows we are but duft,
Scatter'd with every breath : His anger like a rifing wind Can fend us fwift to deaih.
7 Our days are as the grafs,
Gr like the morning flower ! If one (harp blaft fweep o'er the iield. It withers in an hour.
8 But thy compaflions. Lord,
To cndlefs years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promife fure.
?s A.L M GUI'. \g"~22. Third Part. Short Metre.
God^s univer/al Dominion ; or, Angels prai/e the Lord-
1 ^TpHE Lord,,the fovercign king,
J- Hath fix'd his throne on high. O'er ail the. heavenly world he rules. And all beneath the fky.
2 Ye angels, great in might.
And fwift to do his will, Blefs ye the Lord, whofe voice ye hear^, Whofe pipafure ye fulfil.
3 Let the bright hofts, who wait
The orders of their king. And guard his churches when they pray^ Join in the praife they fing.
4 "While all his wondrous works.
Through his vail kingdom, (hew Tlieir Maker's glory, thou, my foul. Shall fing his graces too.
Psalm -CIV. The Glory of God in Creation and Providencim I "V /TY foul, thy great- Creator praife ; jLVA When cloth'd in his celeflial rays.
He,
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He In fall majefl/ appears, x4nd like a robe his glory wears.
Note, This Pjalm may he fung to. I he Tune of / the Old 1 1 2ih or I zntb Pjainiy by adding theje twot Lines to euery Stanzuy (viz.)
Great is the Lord ; what tongue can frame An equal hoHOur to his name ?
[Other^ifeit muji be fung as the lOOth Pfalm.\
2 The heavens are for his curtains fpread ; Th' tinfathon:i'^d deep he makes his bed ; Clouds are his chariot when he Hies
On winged ilorms a-crpfs the Ikies.
5 Angels, whom his own breath infplres. His :ninil^8rs, are Haming fires ; And fwift as thought their armies move To bear his vengeance or his love.
4 The world's foundation by his hand Are pois'd and fliall forever ftand : ^ He binds the ocean in his chain,
Lefl it ihould drown the earth again,.
5 When earth was coverM with the flood. Which high above the mountains flood. He thunder'd and the ocean fled, Confin'd to its appointed bed.
^ The fwelling billows know their bound. And in their channels walk their round ; Yet thence convey'd by fecret veins. They fpring on hills, and drench the plainjo.
7 He^ids the cry ftal^ fountains flow. And cheer the valleys as they go; There gentle herds their thiril allay,. And for the ftream wild aiTes bray.
3 From pleafant trees \^hichihade tfie brink,, The lark aod linnet light to drink ^•
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Their fongs the lark and linnet raife. And chide our filence in his praife. Pause I.
9 God fronn his cloudy ciftern pours
On the parch'd earth enricmrrg fhowers j^ The grove, the garden, ?nd the field, A thoufand joyful blefTings yield.
10 He makes the grafly food arife. And gives the cattle large fapplies ; With herbs for man of various power. To nourifh, nature, or to cure.
1 1 What noble fruit the vines produce \ The olive yields a pleafmg juice ;
Our hearts are cheer'd with generous »vinc,. His gifts proclaim his love divine.
12 His bounteous hands our table fpread. He fills our cheerful ftores with bread; While food- our vital ftrength imparts. Let daily praife infpire our hearts.
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13 Behold the ftately cedar /lands Rais'd in the foreft by his hands ; Birds to the boughs for fhclter fly. And build their nefls. fecure on high.
14 To craggy hills afcends the goat ; And at the airy nicuntain's foot
The feebler creatujes make their cell ;. He gives them vvifdom where to dwell.
15. He fets the fun his circling race. Appoints the moon to change her face ; And when thick darknefs veils the day. Calls out wild bealts to.hunt their prey.
16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad. And roaring a^fk their meat from God ; Put when the morning-beams arlfe, Tiie favage bfail to covert ffies.
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37 Then man to daily labour goes ; The night was made for his repofe : Sleep is thy gift, that fweet relief From tirelome toil and wafting grief.
18 How ftrange thy works ! how great thy ikilll While" every land thy riches fill :
Thy wifdom round the world we fee. This fpacious earth is full of thee.
19 Nor lefs thy glories in the deep. Where fiih in millions fwim and creep. With wonderous motions, fwift or flow. Still wandering in the paths below.
-20 There (hips divide their watery way. And flocks of fcaly monfters play ; The huge Leviathan refides. And fearlefs fports amid the tides.
Pause HI.
21 Vail are thy works. Almighty Lord, AH nature refts upon thy word, "And the whole race of creatures ftands. Waiting their portion from thy hands.
^2 While each receives his different food. Their cheerful looks pronounce it good : Eagles and bears, and whales and worms Rejoice and praife in different forms.
2^ But when thy face is hid they mourn.
And dying to their duft return ;
Both man and beaft their fouls reiign:
Life, breath and fpirit, all are thine. 24. Yet thou canft breathe on duft again,
And fill the world with beafts and men ;
A word of thy creating breath
Repairs the waftes of time and death. 25 H\i works, the wonders of his might.
Are honottr'd with his own delight :
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How awful are his glorious Ways ! The Lord is dreadful in his praife.
26 The earth Hands 'trembling at thy ilrcke-. And at thy touch the mountains fmoke ; Yet humble fouls 'may fee thy face. And tell their wants to fovereign grace.
2y In thee my hopes and wiflies meet. And make my meditations fweet; Thy praifes fhall my breath employ Till it expire In endlefsjoy.
28 While haughty fmners die accurfl. Their glory bury*d with their dull, I to my God, my heavenly King Immortal Hallelujahs ling.
Psalm CV. Abridged.
God^s ConduSl o/'Ifrael, and the Plagues o/'Eg)'»ptk
1 ^^IVE thanks to God, invoke his name, vJT And tell the world his grace ; Sound through the earth his deeds of fafiic>
That all may feek his face. ^^
2 His covenant which he kept in mind
For numerous ages paft.
To numerous ages yet behind
In equal force Ihall laft.
3 He fware to Abraham and his feed.
And made the bleffing fure : Gentiles the ancient promife read, -And iind his truth endure.
4 « Thy feed Ihall ma"ke all nations bleft,
. (Said the Almighty voice) ^ *' And Canaan's land Ihall be their reft> ** The type of heavenly joys. »^
5 [How large the grant ! how rich the gYace!
To give ihein Canaan's land,
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When they were ftrangers In the pla ce, A fmall and feeble band !
6 Like pilgrims through the countries round
Securely they remov'd : And haughty kings that on them frown'd Severely he reprov'd. .
7 " Touch mine anointed, and mine arm
" Shall foon avenge the wrong : " The man that does my prophets harm
*' Shall know their God is llrong.'* 'B ^hen let the nuorld forbear its rage„
Nor put the church hi fear : Jfrael tnujv li've through eveij age.
And be th' AlrnightyU care*
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9 When PharaiJh dar'd to vex the faints :,
And thus provok'd their God, Mofes was fent at their complainrs, Arm'd with his ^x<i2i.(li\A rod.
10 He callMfordarknefs: darknefs cam©
Like an o'erwhelming flood ; He turn'd each lake and every ilream To lakes and ftreams of blood.
.1 1 He gave the fign, and noifome flies Thro' the whole country fpread ; 'And frogs in baleful armies rife \ About the monarch's bed,
'#2 Thro' fields and towns and palaces The tenfold vengeance flew ; Locufts in fwarms devour'd their trees And hail their cattle flew.
-13 Then'by an Angel's midnight flroke The flower of Egypt dy'd \ The ftrength of every houfe was brokej Their glory aad their pVMe,
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14 Ncnv let the nxorld forbear its rage,
Ncr put the church in fear ; Ifrael mujl li've thro' e'very age. And be th^ Almighty s care.
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15 Thus were the tribes from bondage freedj
And left the hated greund ; Rich with Egyptian fpoils they fled. Nor was one feeble found.
16 The Lord himfelf chofe out their way.
And mark'd their journeys right. Gave them a leading cloud by day, A firey guide by night.
17 They thlrit ; and waters from the rock
In rich abundanpe flow. And following Hill the courfe they took Ran all the defert through.
18 O wondrous Hream ! O bleiTed type
Of ever-flowing grace ! So Chrift our rock maintains our life And aids our wandering race.
19 Thus gaurded by th* Almighty hand.
The chofen tribes poflieft Canaan the rich, the promisM land. And there enjoy 'd their reft.
20 Then let the n.vorld forbear its rage.
The church renounce her fear ; Ifrael mufl linje thro* e^very age, Jnd be th^ Almighty's care.
Psalm CVI. 1,-5. Firjl Part.
Praife to GGD ; or, Communication <v.ith SaititS.
I "-^-^O God, the great, the ever bleft, ^ .. \ ■ vS..r!gs of honour be addreft'j
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His mercy iirm forever fiands ; Give him the thanks his love demands, 3 Who knows the wonders of thy ways ? Who ihall fulfil thy boundlefs praife ? Bleil are die fouls that fear thee iHll, And pay their duty to thy will.
3 Remember what thy mercy did For Jacobus Race, thy chofen feed ; And with the fame falvation blefs The meaneftfuppliant of thy grace;
4 Oh may I fee thy tribes rejoice,
Aiid aid their triumphs with my voice ! TMvS is my glory. Lord, to be Joined to thy faints, and near to thee.
Psalm CVf. Second Part. Ver. 7. 8, 12, 14,
' 43, -.48.
Ifrael punijhed and pardoned ; or, GOD^s undjange
able Lo-ve., J (^OD of eternal love,
^-'^ How fickle are our ways ! And yet how oft did I/rael prove Thy condancy of grace ! z They faw thy wonders wrought. And then thy praife they fiing ; But foon thy works of power forgot. And murmur'd with their tongue. 3 Now they believe his word* While rocks with rivers flow ; Now with their lulls provoke the Lord, And he reduc'd them low.
4 Yet wh?n they mourn'd their faults. He hearken 'd to their groans ; Brought his own covenant to his thoughts And caliUthem itiil his fons.
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5 Their names were in his book,
He fav'd them from their foes ; Ofc he chaftis^d, but ne'er forfook The people that he chofe»
6 Let Ifraelblcfs the Lord,
Who lov'd their ancient race^ And Chrirtians join the foleran word, Jmen to all the prake.
Psalm CVII, FirJ} Part. Ifrael/cT/i' io Canaati, and Chrifiians to Hea'V'Ti^
1 r^ IVE thanks to God, he reigns above, ^^ Kind' are his tho-jghts, his name is loves His mercy ages pal^ hav£ known.
And ages long to come fha'l cvn.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord The wonders of his grace record ; Jfrasli the nation whom he chofe, Atid relcu'd from their rnighty foes*
3 [V/hen Gorr's AJmighty arm had brpkQ- Their fetters and th' Egypiian yoke, They traced the defert wandering round j. A wild and iblitary ground \
4 There they could find no leading road. Nor city for their fix'd abode ;
Nor food, nor fountain to alTwage
Their burning- thirftj or hunger's rage.] 5' In their diftrefs to God they cryM,
God was their Saviour and their guide ;
He led their wandering march around :
And brought their trioes %p Canaan's ground, 6 Thus when our firil: releafe we gain
From fin's old yoke, and fatan's chain.
We have this defert world to pals,
A dangerous and a tirefome place.
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7- He feeds and clothes us all the way.
He guides our footfteps left we ftray.
He guards us with a powerful hand.
And brings us to rfie heavenly land. 8< Oh let the faints with joy record
The truth and goodnefs of the Lord !
How great his works ! how kind his ways I
Let every tongue pronounce his praife.
P s A L M CVIL Second Part,
Correcfionsfor Sin^ and r deaf e hy Prayer^,
2 P ROM age to age exalt hi^ name,
God and his grace are ftill the fame: He fills the hungry foul with food. And feeds the poar with every good.
2 But if their hearts rebel and rife Againit the God that rules the fkies ; If they rejedl his heavenly word. And flight the counfels of the Lord ;
3 He'll bring their fpirits to the ground. And no deliverance Ihall be found.; Laden with grief they wafle their breath In darknefs and the (hades of death.
4 Then to the Lord ,they raife their cries. He makes the dawning light arife. And fcatters all that difmal Ihade That hung fo heavy round their dead*
5 He cuts the bars of brafs in two. And lets the fmiling prifoners thro' Takes cfF the load of guilt and grief^ And gives the labouring foul relief. *^
6 Oh may the fons of men record The wondrous goodnefs of the Lord !
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How great his works ! how kind his ways ! Let every tongue pronounce his praife.
Psalm CVII. Third Part.
intemperance punijhed and pardoned \ or, A. Pfalm for the Glutton and the Drunkard*
i "\ T'AIN man on foolifh pleafures bent>.. ^ Prepares for his own punifhment ; What pains, tvhatloathfomc meladies From .luxury and. iuH arife !
2 The drunkard f^els his vitals wafie ;
Yet drowns his health to pleafe his taile i 'Till all his a*^ive powers are loll. And fainting life draws near the- dull.
3 The glutton groans, and loaths to eat, . His foul abhors delicious meat ; Nature with heavy leads oppreft Would yield to death to be releas'd.
4 Then how the frighten'd finners fly To God for help with earncllcry !
He hears their groans, prolongs their breath, . And faves them from approaching death.
5 No med'cines could cfleiftthe cure i)0 quick, fo eaiy, or fo fure : The deadly fentence God repeals.
He fends his fovereign word; and heals*
6 0\\ may the.fons of men record
The wondrous goodnefs of the Lord ! And let their thankful offering prove How they adore their Maker's love.
Psalm CVII. Fourth Part. Long Metre.
Deliverance from Sterms and Ship-wreck ; or, Thg
Seaman'' s Song. I '^ni^GULD you behol.' the works of God, ^- • His wonders in the world abroad,
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With the bold mariner, furve/ The unknown regions of the fea, .
2. They leave their native Hiores behind, , And leize the favour ofthe wind ! 'Till God command, and tempells rife That heave the ocean to the Ikies.
3 Now to the heavens tliey mount amain, , Now fink to dreadful deeps again ;
What ftrange affrights young failors feel;, . •*• And like a ftaggering drunkard reel I
4 When land is far, and death is nigh. Loft to all hope, to God they cry : His mercy hears the loud addrefs. And fends falvation in -diflrefs.
^ He bids the winds their wrath afTwage, And ftormy tempefls ceafe to rage ; The gladfcme train their fears give o'er And hail with joy tkeir native Ihore.
^ Oh may the fons of men record
The wondrous goodnefs of the Lord \ Let them their private offerings bring, . And in the church his glory ling.
Psalm CVIL Fourth Part. Common MetrSo The Mariner^ P/alm.
1 »nr^HY works of glory, mighty Lord,
8 That rule the boifterous fea. The fons of courage fhall record. Who tempt that dangerous way,
2 At thy command the winds arife.
And fwell the towering waves ! The men aflonifh'd mount the ikies, . And Ank in gaping graves.
3 [Again- they climb the watery hilh, ,
Ai>J plunge in deeps again i
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Each like a tottering drunkard reels.
And finds his courage vain. 4', Frighted to heir the tempeft roar.
They pant wlrh flittering breath 5 Andhopelefs of the diftant Ihore
Expedl immediate death.]
5. Then to the Lord they raife their cries ; ,
He hears the loud requeli, [ And orders filence thro' the Ikies,
And lays the floods to reil.
6 Sailors rejoice to lofe their fears.
And fee the florms allay'd : Now to their eyes the port appears | There let their vows be paid. '
7 *Tis God that brings them fafe to land ; ,
Let Aupid mortals know. That waves are under his command. And all the winds that blow.
8 Oh that the fons of men would praife
The goodnefs of the Lord ! And thcfe that fee thy wondrous ways Thy wondrous love record.
Psalm CVIf. La/ Part. Colonies planted ; or. Nations llejl and punijhtd» , I. '\Tf7'HEN God, provok'd with daring crimes, , ▼ ▼ Scourges the madnefsof the times. He turns their fiel4f to barren fand. And dries the rivers from the land.
2 His word can raife the fprings again. And make thewither'd mountains green. Send fliowery bleflings from the ikies ; And harveilsin the defert rife.
3 [Where nothing dwelt but beafls of prey. Or men as fierce and wild as they.
He bids th' oppreft and poor repair,
And builds them towns and cities thei«, 4 They
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4 They fow the fields, and trees they plant, Whofe yearly fruit fupplies their want ; Their race grows up from fruitful Hocks, Their wealth increases with their flocks.
5 Thus they are bleil ; but if they fm. He lets the heathen nations in,
A favage crew, invades their lands. Their princes die by barbarous hands,
6 Their captive fons, exposed to fcornj Wander unpity'd and forlorn ; The country lies unfenc'd, untill'd. And defolation fpreads the field.
7 Yet if the humbled nation mourns. Again his dreadful hand he turns : Again he makes their cities thrive,. And bids the dying churches live ]
8 The righteous with ajoyfulfenfe Admire the works of providence ; And tongues of atheills (hall no mors, Blafphemethe God that faints .adore,
9 How few with pious. care record
Thefe wondrous dealings of the Lord ! But wiis obferver? ftill fhali find The Lord is holy, jull and kind.
Psalm CVHL Commpa Metre. ^ So;7g of Praife,
1 A WAKE, my foul, to found his praife,. JlX Awake my harp to iing ;
Join all my powers the fong to raife. And morning incenfe bring.
2 Among the people of his care. And thro^ the nations round ;
Glad i^jngs of praife will I prepare^ ' And there his name refouncl.
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3 Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the ftarry train ;
Diffufe thy heavenly grace abroad. And teach the world thy reign.
4 So (hall thy chofen fons rejoice. And throng thy courts above ;
Whije finncrs hear thy pardoning voice,. And tafle redeeming love.
Psalm CIX. Ver. 1—5, 31. Love to Enemies from the Example o/'Ghriil;
1 C^ OD of my mercy and my praife, ^^ Thy glory is my fong ; The* Sinners ipeak againU thy grace
With a blafpheming tongue.
2 When in the form of mortal m.an
Thy fon on earth was found ; With cruel /landers falfe and vain They compafs'd him around.
3 Their miseries his compalfion move^
Their peace he ftill purfuM ; They reader hatred for his love. And evil for his good.
4 Their malice rag'd without a caufe,
Y«t widi his dying breath Hepray'd for murd'rers on his crofs. And bleflhis foes indcath.
5 Lord^liall thy bright example (hiftC
In vain before my eyes ;
Give me a. foul a-kin to thine.
To love mine enemies.
^ The Lord iliall on my ii^t engage j And in my Saviour's name I. fhali defeat their pride and rage, ^^^ Who ilander and condemn. 4^^ ', Psalm
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Psalm CX. Firjf Part. Long Metre.
' Chrlfl exalted, and Multitudes concerted j or, The
Succejs of the Gojpel.
1 npHUS God th' eternal Father fpake
X To Chriftthe Son ; " Afcend and fit *' At my right-hand, 'till I fhall make '* Thy foes fubmiffive at thy feet.
2 " From Zion (hall thy word proceed, *' Thy, word, the fceptre in thy hand,
" Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, *' And bow their wills to thy command.
3 " That day (hall fhew thy power is great,
" When (aints fhall flock with willing mirvds, *' And iinners crowd thy temple- gate, *' Where holinefs in beauty fhtnes,
'4 O bleffed, power ! O glorious day I ** What a large vi£l*ry fhall enfue ; " And converts, who thy graCeobey, *' Exceed thejdrops of morning dew.
Psalm CX.^ Second Part. Long Metre. The Kingdom and Priejlhood of Chrift.
1 T^HUS the great Lord of earth and fea
A Spake to his Son, and thus he fwore 5 *' Eternal fhall thy priellhood be, ** And change from hand to hand no mofC, ,,
2 " Aaron, and all his fons, muft die :
" Bat everlafliflg life is thine, . . ^
" To fave forever thofe that ily
*' For refuge from the wrath divine. .,
3 ** By me Melchifedec was made
" On earth a king and prieft at once ; . - ^ " And thou, my heavenly pried fhalt plead, • */ .^nd 2hou, my king fhalt rule my fons,'*
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4 Jefus the prieft afcends his throne. While counfels of eternal peace. Between the father and the fon. Proceed ivith honour and fuccefs.
5 Thro* the whole earth his reign fhall fpread. And cruflvthe powers thr.t dare rebel : Then fhall he judge the rifmg dead.
And fend the guilty world to hell.
6 Tho' while he treads his glorious way. He drinks the cup of threats and blood. The fuiTerings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God.
Psalm CX. Common Metre. Chrlil's Kingdom and Prie/ihocd.
1 1 ESUS, our Lord afcend thy throne J And near thy Father fit;
In Zion (hall thy power be known. And make thy foes fubmit.
2 What wonders fhall thy gofpel do !
Thy converts fhall furpafs The numerous drops of morning-dew. And own thy fovereign Grace.
3 God hath pronounced a firm decree.
Nor changes what he fwore ; •' Eternal fhall thy priefthood be, '* When Aaron is no more.
4 ** Melchifedec, that wondrous priefl*
•* That king of high degree, ♦* That holy man who Abraham bleft " Was bat a type of thee."
^ Jefus our prieft forever lives To plead for us above ; Jefas our King forever gives -■ .The bleHings of hh iQvc» 6 God
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i€ God (hall exak his glorious he?.d. And his high throne maiiuain, Shall llrike the powers and princi:.3 dead. Who dare oppofe his reign.
Psalm CXI. Firji Par\ ^he Wifdom ofQov> in his yForks.
^ QCNGS of immortal praife belong <* To my almighty God ; He has my heart, and he c.y tongue To Tpread his name abroach.
2 How great the wdrks his hand has wrought !
How glorious in our fight ! And men in every age have fought His wonders with delight,
3 Hdwfair and beauteou3 nature's fr aine !
How wife th' eternal mind ! His counfels nev€r change the fchemc That his firfl thoughts defignM.
I 4 When he redeem*d his chofen fons.
He fix'd his covenant fure : The orders that his lips pronounce
To endlefs years endure. Nature and time, and earth and Ikies,
Thy heavenly feill proclaim ; What ihall we do to make us wife.
But learn to read thy name ?
To fear thy power, to trull thy gracc>
Is our divined /kill ! And he*s the wifeft ef our race
That beft obeys thy will.
Psalm CXI. SecoMd Fart^
^ht?erfeaions o/GoD,
GREAT is the Lord ; his works of miglft Pemand owr j^ohUH ipngs |
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Let his afTembled faints unite Their harmony of tongues.
2 Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives hi^ children food ; And ever mindful of his word. He mak^s his promife good.
3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came
To feal his covenant fure :
Holy and reverend is his name.
His ways are juli and pure.
4 They that would grow divinely wife,
Mufl with his fear begin ; Our faireft proof of knowledge lies In hating every fm.
Psalm CXIL As the 113th Pfalm,
7 he Bkjjlngi of the liberal Man.
1 npHAT man is^Ieft who ftands in awe
X Of God, and loves his facred law : His feed en earth fhall be renown'd ; His houfe the feat of wealth fhall be. An unexhaulkd treafury.
And VK^^ith fucceifive honours crown'd,
2 His liberal favours he extends. To feme he gives, to others lends :
A generous pity fills his mind ; Yet what his charity impairs. He faves by prudence in affairs.
And thus he's juil to all mankind.
3 His hands, while they his alms beftow'd. His glory's future harveftfow'd ;
The fwc^t.remejnbr^nce of the juft Like a green root revives and bears A train of bleJfingSYor his heirs,
\^J)js^i^-^9g n^Uf^ fleeps in duili; •
4 Befet with threatening dangers round, rtAimoY'd IhjiH he maintain his grouud \ tliS
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His confcience holds his courage up : The foul that's fill'd with virtue's light. Shines brightefl: in afRi£lion's night :
And fees in daiknefs beams of grace.
P A u s E. [Ill tidings never can furprife His heart that fix'd on God relies.
Though waves and tempefls roar around : Safe on a rock he fits, and fees The fhipwreck of his enemies.
And ail their hope and glory drown'd. The wicked fhall his triumph fee. And gnalh their teeth in agony.
To find their expedlations croil : They and their envy, pride and fplte. Sink down to everlalling night.
And all their names in darknefs loft,]
P s A t M CXII. Long Metre. ^he BleJJlngs of the Pious and Charitable ,
THRICE happy man who fears the Lord, Loves his commands, and trulls his wptd j Honour and peace his days attend. And bleffings to his feed defcend.
Companion dwells upon his mind. To works of mercy ilili inclin'd : He lends the poor fome prefent aid. Or gives them, not to be repaid.
When times grow dark, and tidings fpread That fill his neighbours round with drcad» His heart is arm'd againft the fear. For God with all his power is there. His fpirit fix'd upon the Lord Draws heavenly courage from his word ; Amidii the daiknefs light fhall rife. To cheer his Ijearc aad blefs his eyes.
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5 He hstb difpers'd his alms abroad. His vvorjcs are ftill before his God ; His name on earth fhall long remain, Wjiile envious finncrs rage in vain.
Psalm CXII. Common Metra^.
Lsbiralfty re'warded,
HAPPY is he that fears the Lord, "^
And follows his commands, v/ho lends the poor without reward. Or gives with liberal hands.
2 Ac pity ^^!t\h within his breaft
To all the fons of need ; Zo God (hall anfvver his requeft With bleffings on his feed.
3 No evil tidings fftall furprife
His weli-eftablJih'd mind ;;
His foul to God, his refuge 6ies,
And leaves his fears behind.
4 In times of danger aad diflrefs
Some beams of light fhall ihine. To fliew the world his righteoufnefs,. And give him peace divine.
5 His works of piety and love
Remain before the Lord; Honour on earth and joys above Shall be his fure reward.
P s- A L M CXIIL Proper Tiinei
l^he Majefly and Condefcentisn of GoD ..
\ "\^E that delight to ferve the TLord, JL The honours of his name record. His facred name forever blcfs : Where'er the circling fun difplays His rifing beams or letting rays, Lctiand.iaad Teas his poi;\er confefs.-
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2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds. Can give his vaft dominion bounds ;
The heavens are far below his height ;, Let no created greatnefs dare With our eternal God compare,
Arm'd with his uncreated might..
3 He bows his glorious head to view What the bright hoib of angels do.
And bends his care to mortal things r His fovereign hand exalts the poor. He takes the needy from the door.
And feats them on the throne of kinga,
4,, Whan childleG. families defpair,. He fends the bleifings of an heir.
To refcue their expiring name ; Tiie mother with a thankful voice Proclaims his praifes and her joys ;
Let every age advance his praife.
Psalm CXIII. Long Metre*
Go D fovereign and gracious . I "^T^E fervants of th' almighty King, A .1 n every ag^ his praifes fing ; Where e'er the fun fliall riie or fet. The nations fitaliliis praife repeat.
2' Above the earth, beyond the fky
His throne of glory ftands o;i high ;
Nor time nor place his power refirain.
Nor bound his univerfal reign. 3^. Which of the fons of Adam dnre,
Or angels with their God compare ?
His gjorjes how divinely bright !
Who dvvslls in uncreated light ; vf Behold his love, he ftoops to vievv
What fatnts abov^ and angels do;
Andcondefcends yetmore to kno.v '^ The mean aiFairs of men beiow^
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5 From dull: and cottages obfcure His grace exalts the humble poor 1 Gives them the honour of hisfons.
And fits th&ra for their heavenly thrones.
6 [A word of his creating voice Can make the barren houfe rejoice : Tho* Sarah's ninety years were pad. The promis'dfeed is born at laft.
7 With joy the mother views her Ton, And tells the wonders God has done ; Faith may grow ftrong when fenfe defpairs ; Jf nature fails the promife bears.]
Psalm CXIV.
Miracles at Uncling Ifrael's Journey*
1 T^HEN Ifrael, freed from Pharaoh's hand>
Left the proud tyrant and his land. The tribes with cheerful homage own Thei^rking, and^udahwas his throi^.
2 A-crofs the deep their journey lay ; The deep divides to make them way j, Jordan beheld their march, and fled With backward current to his. head.
3 The mountains (hook like frighted fheep^. Like lambs the little hilbcks leap !
Not Sinai on her bafe could ftand, Confcious of fovereign power at hand.
4 What power could make the deep divide .^ Make Jordan backward roll his tide ?
< Why did ye leap, ye little hills ? And whence the dread that Sinai feels ?
^ Let every mountain, every flood
' Retire and know th' approaching God,
The king of Ifrael : fee him here ;
Tremble thou evthj* adore and fear.
6 He
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6 He thunders, and all nature mourns. The rock to Handing pools he turns ; Flints Tpring with fountains at his word.. And fires andfeas confefs the Lord.
Psalm CXV. Firft Metre. The true GOD our Refuge . or. Idolatry reproved.,
1 '^TOT' to ourfelves, who are but dull, JL^ Not to ourfelves is glory due. Eternal God, thou only juft.
Thou only gracious, wife and true..
2 Difplay to earth thy dreadful name ; Why ihouid a heathen's haughty tongue Infult us, and to raife our ihame.
Say, ** Whereas the GOD you^'ve fervid fo long ?
3 The Cod we ferve maintains his throne. Above the clouds, beyond the Ikies ; Thro' all the earth his will is done.
He knows our groans, he hears our cries.
j^ But the vain idols they adore
Are fenfelefs (hapes of ilone and wood : At bell a mafs of glittering ore,. A filver faint, or golden god,
[With eyes and ears, they carve the head ; Deaf are their ears, their eyes are blind 5 In vain are coftly oiFerings made. And vows are featter*d in the wind.
Their feet were never made to move. Nor hands to fave v/hen mortals pray ; Mortals that pay them fear or love. Seem to be blind and deaf as they,]
O Ifrael, make the Lord thy hope. Thy help, thy refuge, and thy reft ; The Lord fhall build thy ruins up. And blefs the people and the prieft.
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S The dead no more can fpeak thy praHe* They dwell in filence in the grave ; Butwelhall live to fing thy grace. And tell the world thy power to fave.
P s A L M CJK¥. Second Metre. As the New.- Tune of the 50th. Plalui.
Idolatry repro'v^.
i "V TOT to our names, thouonlyjufl andtr«e, I ^ Not to our worthlefs names 13 glory du^ : Thy power and. grace, thy truth and juflice claim Immortal honours to thy Ibvereign name ; Shine thro' the earth from heaven thy bleft-abode; Nor let the heathens lay : And njuhere*s your Go*^ ^
2 Heaven ia thine higher court: There flands thy throne And thro* the \o\\£r worlds thy will is done : God fram'd this earth, th? ftarry heavens he fpreadi. But fools adore the gods their hands have made,; The kneeling croud, with looks devout behold Their filver-iavioars, and their faints of gold.
5 [Vain are thofe artful (hapes ofeyes and ears ;. The moken image neither fees nor hears : Their hands are helpiefs, nor their ffeetcafl naove>. They have no fpeech, nor though, nor power, nor Yet fpttifh mortals make their longcomplaints (love?. To their deaf idols, and their movelefs faints .
4, The rich have llatues well adornM with gold.'; , The poor'content with gods of coarfer mould, Wirh tools of iron carve the fenfelefs llock Loptfrom.a tree, or broken from a rock : People and prieft drive on the folemn trade j
And truftthe gods that faws and hammers raadd.}
5. Be heaven and earth amaz'd ! 'Tis hard to fay . Which are more ftupid, or their gods, or they.
O Ifrael, trud the Lord: He hears and fees. He knows thy forrows and reil>;>re3 thy peace :
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His worfliip does a thoufand comforts yield. He is thy help, and he thine heavenly fhield. 6 In God we trufl; our impious foes in vain. Attempt our ruin and oppofe his reign ; Had they prevailM darknefs had clos'dour dayg* Aad death and iilence had forbid his praife ; But we are fav'd, and live : Letfongs arife, A.id Zionblefsthe God. that built thefkie«.
Psalm CXVI. Firfi ParU Recovery from Sickneji,
I T Love the Lard : Ha heard my cries, •*• And pityM every groan. Long as I livej when troubles rife,, ril halten to his throne.
a Hove the Lord : He bow'd hisear^ ■' ,.
And chas'd my griefs away : Oh let my heart no more defpair. When I have breath to pray I
\ My ileih declined, my fpirits fell. And I drew near the dead. While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplex'd my wakeful head. i| '* My God, I cry'd, thy fervant favc^ ** Thou ever good and juit ; " Thy power can refcue from the graven " Thy power is all my trull.
5 The Lord beheld mefore diftreft. He bade my pains remove : Return, my fouJ, to God thy refJ^ For thou haft known his love.
S My God hath fav'd my foul from death. And dry'd my falling tears : Now to his praife ril fpend my breath. And lay remaining years.
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Psalm CXVI. 12, &c. Second Part: Thanks for pri'vate Deli'verance*
1 tiy^HAT fliall I render to my Gob
▼ » For all his kindnefs fliown ? My feet (hall vifit thine abode. My fongs addrefs thy throne.
2 Among the faints that fill thine houfe
My oiFerings fhall be paid ; There fliall nvy zeal perform my vows My foul in anguifh made.
3 How much is mercy thy delight.
Thou ever-bleffed God ! How dear thy fervants in thy fight ^ How precious is their blood ?
4 How happy all thy fervants arc !
How great thy grace to me ! My life which thou bait made thy car€>^ Lord, I devote tOf thee.
5 Now I am thine,, forever thine.
Nor (hall my purpofe move ; Thy hand hasloos'dmy bonds of paio^, And bound me with thy love.
^ Here in thy courts I leave my vow, And thy rich grace record : WitneJ[>, ye faints, who hear me now. If I iforfake the Lord.
Psalm CXVIL Common Metre.
Praife to GOD from all Nations,
1 /^ All ye nations, praife the Lord, v^ Each with a different tongue j In every language learn his word.
And let his name be fung.
2 His mercy reigns thro* txtry land : ^ Proclaim his grace abroad j
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Forever firm his truth ihall Hand ; Praile ye the faithful God.
Psalm CXVIf. Long Metre.
J "f^ROM all that dwell below the fkiee J/ Let the Creator's praife arife : Let the Redeemer's name be fung Thro' every land, by every tongue,
2 Eternal are thy mercies. Lord a, Eternal truth attends thy word ; Thy praife fhall found from ihore to fhorc,' Till funs fhall fet and rife no more. P s A I. M CXVII. Short Metre.
1 ^' J ^HY name, almighty Lord,
J[ Shall found through diflant lands : Great is thy grace, and fure thy word : Thy truth forever flands.
2 Far be thine honour fpread,
And long thy praife endure. Till morning light and evening fhadc Shall be exchang'dnomore.
Psalm CXVHL -FirfiPart. Ver. ^...15.
Deli'veranct from a Tumult.
\ ^Tp HE Lord appears my helper now> Nor is my faith afraid What all the fons of earth can do. Since heaven affords its aid.
2 'Tis fafer, Lord, to hope in thee,
And have my God my friend. Than truit in men of high degree. And on their truth depend.
3 *Tis thro' the Lord my heart isftrong.
In him my lips rejoice ; While his falvatipnis my fong. How cheerful is ii>y voice \
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4 Like angry bets they girt me round ;
When God appears they fly: So burning thorns with crack'ling found Make a fierce blaze,' and die.
5 Joy to the Mnts and peace belongs^
The Lord proteins their days : Let Ifrael tune immort-al fongs
To his Almighty grace. ,.
P s A L M CXVIII. Seco.vd Pari, Ver. 17-^1^'
Puclick Praife for 'Deliverance from Death,
I T ORD, thou haft heard thy fervant cry> And rcfcuM from the grave ; Now fhall he live : (and none can die. If God refolve to fave.)
3 Thy pf aife more conftant than before.
Shall fill his daily breath ; Thy hand that hath chaftis'd him fore Defends him ftill from •leath.
^ Open the gate of Zion nov^-. For we ftiali worfhip there. The houfe v/here all the righteous go Thy mercy to declare.
4 Among th' affemblies oT thy faints
Our thankful voice we raife ; There we 'have fold thee our complaints. And there we fpeakthypraife.
Psalm CXVIII. Third Part, Ver. 22, «i Chrifl the Foundation of the Churth, 1
1 15 EHOLD the fare foundation ftone JD Which God in Zion lays.
To build our heavenly hopes upon. And his eternal praife,
2 Chofenof God, to finners dear.
And faints adoirthe name,
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They truft their whole raivation here, Nor lliall they iulier iharne.
3 The fooliih builders, fcribe aad prieft.
Reject it with difdain ; Firm on this rock, the church {hal! rci. And envy rage in vain.
4 What tho' the gates of hell withflood ?
Yet muft this building rile ; 'Tis thy own work. Almighty Go», And wondrous in our eyes.
Psalm CXVIII. Fourth Part^ Ver. 24,25, zi. liofannah ; the Lord's-Day ; or, Chr ill's Re/urrtdi»t,
and our Sal'vation,
1 ^TT-sHIS is the day the Lord hath made,
j|[ He calls the hoars his own ;
Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad.
And praife iiirround the throne.
2 To day he rofc and left the deed ;
And Satan's empire fell ; To day the faints his triumph fpread..
And all his wonders tell.
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3 Hojannah to th* anointed kln^.
To David's holy fon. Help us, O Lord ; defcend and brinj Salvation from thy throne.
4 Bleft is the Lord, who comes to men
With meffages of grace : Who comes in God his father's name. To fave our finfiil race.
5 Hofannah in th* highcft (!raint
The Church on earth can raifc ; The highcft heavens, in which he relgn*^ Shall give him nobler praife.
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Psalm CXVIII. Vcr. 22-27. Short Metre.
^ti Uojannah for the Lord^s-Day ; or, A m^ Jong of Salvution by Chrijl.
1 C* EE what a living ftone ^^ The builders did re>ule ;
^et God hath built his church thereon In fpitc of envious jews.
2 I'be fcribe and angry prieil
Rejecl thine only Son ; Yet on this rock Ihail Zion reft. As the chief corner-ftone.
3 The work, O Lord, is thine.
And wondrous in our eyes : This day declares it all divine. This day did JeCus rife.
4 This is the g/orious day
That our Redeemer made ;" Let us rejyice and fmg, and pray. Let all the church be giad.
5 H&fannah to the king
Of David's royal tilood : Bleis him, ye faints \k. comes tobritig Salvation from your Qo\:>,
6 V/e blefs thine ht)ly word
Which all this grace difplays ; And offer 5n thine altar. Lord, Our facrifice of praifc.
P s A L M CXVIJl. 22-^35k»^rl>9ng M«?fre, Ah liojannab, fcr..$bi.j^,ord''i-p{iy ; pr, A ntnx i)C3^ of Salvation hj C-hfljh .
} f O ! what a gloriouf lEQnier-ftona " /-/ The J ewjlli; builders citi ccihfe : Ia^iX Gcp. hfeth Luiit ilifc chtich tljcwcpn. In rpitc of envy arid the J^v\i.'/*.'
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2 Great Cod, the worlc is all divine, Tu^ joy and vvonder oFour eys:^ ; This is the day that proves it thine, 1 he day chat law our Saviour rile.
3 Sinners rejoice, and faints be glad ; Ihfannahf let his name \vt biu'tl ;
A thoafand honours on nis hciui, With peace and light and glory rei't !
4 In God's own nan:ie he comes to brin^ Salvation to our dying race ;
Let the whole church addrefs their king V7ith hearts ofjoy, and fougs of praife.
Psalm CXIX.
[^l have coUecled and clifpofed the mo]} ufeful Vtr- ■Jea of this Pj'alm nnde^r eighteen different Heeds , and formed a Divine Song upon each of them. But the Verfts are fnuch tranl'pofedj to, attain feme Degree af Connedion.
hi fonie places, ajnovg the Wcrds\,%\v, Cominands^ Judgments^ Tertiraonies, 1 hanje iifed Gofpel, Word, Grace, Trurh, Promiles, cff. as more agrecahk to the Ne^v Tefatnenty and the common La->^guage of Chrijiiansy and it equally anfvjers the Difign of I.'j: Plalmill, <which nuas to recommend the.* holy. 3- rip ture-l
Psalm Q^KVA. Firf Part,
Ths Blcffidiiefi of Saints, and' Mifery of Slnne^U .Ver. I, 2, 3,
1 "p^LT^ST are the undenl'd in heart,
" Wnofe ways are right arrd cleans ' \Vho never from thy bw depart. But fiy from every fin.
2 BIcll are the men that ki«ep thy ww.d> :
And praclif^ thy commands ;
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Wiih their whole heart they ieek the Lord And i'erve ihee with their hands.
.Vcr. 165.
t Great is their peace who love thy law ; How firm their iouls abide ; JSor can a bold temptation draw 7'hrir fteady ftet af^de.
Ver. 21. 118.
4 Then fhall my heart have inward joy^ ^
And. keep my face from fhame. When a1] thy iUtutes I obey A (id honoar i^U thy name.
5 But haughty ilnners Geo will hare.
The proud fhall die ace ur ft ; 'Viic ions of fallhood and deceic Ar» trodden to the dull.
Ver. 119, 155.
* Vile as the drofs the wicked are ; And thofe that leave thy wavi Shall fee ia I vat ion from aiar. But never taile thy grace.
P « A L M CXIX. Second Pari.
iSurtt Det'oticn and Spiritual Mindtdnefs ; or, C*«-
fiautKl()n<-uerJe --with GOD,
Ver. 147, 55.
^ jPO thee, before the dav^ning light. My gracious God, I pray | I meditate thy name by night, Awi. keep thy law hy day.
Ver. 81. 2 My fpirit faints to fee thy Grace, Thy promife bears me up ; And while falvation long delays,
'^^y word fupports my hope. 3 S<vc»
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Ver. 1^4.
5 Seven times a day I lift my hands. And pay my thanks to thee, Thy righteous providence demands Repeated priiife from me.
Ver. 62.
4 When midnight darknefs veils the f»cies I call thy works to n»ind ; My thoughts in warm devotion rife. And fweet acceptapce find,
P s A L M CXIX. riirJ Part,
ProfeJJIch of Sincerify, Repentance, and ObeditncCt
Ver. 57, 50.
^ 'T^ HOU art my portion, O my God ; i Soon as I know thy way. My heart makes hafte t' obey thy word. And fuiF^rs no delay.
Ver. ^jy 90.
Z I choofe the path of heavenly truth. And glory in my choice j Not all the riches of the earth Could make me fo rejoice,
3 The tel^Imonies of thy grace *
I fet before my eyes ; Thence I derive my daily ftrcngth. And there my comfort lies.
Ver. 59.
4 If once I wander from thy path,
I tliink upon my ways. Then turn my feet to thy command?. And trail thy pard'ning grace.
U i ,5 Now
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Ver. 94, 112.
5 Now I am thine, forever thine. Oh fave thy fervant, Lord , Thou art my fhield, m^ hiding-place,^. My hope is in thy word.
Ver. 112.
•'♦ fhon haft inclin'd this heart of mine Thy (lafjtes to fulfil ; '\^A thus till mortal life {hall end Would I perform thy will.
? s. A L M CXIX. Fourth Part. Injlrudion from Scripture.
1 |LT^^'^ ^*'^'i^ ^^ young fccure their hearts^ -•A And guard their lives from fin .?■ 1'hv word the choiceil rules imparts To keep the confcience clean.
Ver. 150.
I When once it enters to the mind. It fpreads fuch light abroad. The meaneil fouls inftrud.lon find. And raife their thoughts to Qot>*
Ver. 105.
\ 'Tis like the fun, a heavenly light. That guides us ail the day ; And, through the dangers of the nighta^ A lamp to lead our way.
Ver. 99, 100.
, The men that keep thy law with care. And meditate thy word. Grow wifer than their teachers are, Aad bet;ci' know the Lord,
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Ver. i'«4, 113.
5 Thy precepts make me truly wife;
I hate the finner's'rdad ■/ I hate my own vain 'th6u>fntAha\J^^iirej, But love thy law, my God. ■
Ver. 19; .J 90,;^ pf.
6 [The ftarry heavens thy rule obey.
The earth maintains her place ; And thefe thy fervants night and day Thy &iil and power exprefe.
7 But ftiil thy law,* and gofpel. Lord,
Have leflbns more divine : Not earth iUndsi firmer than thy wordj^ Nor itars To nobly Ihine.]
Ver. 190, 140^ 9* ii9» % Thy word is everlafting truth How pure is every page! That holy book (hall guide our youtK And well fupport our age.
P s A L M cllX. /•//>/& Part,
Biiigbt in Scripture ; or the Word of GOD (hjniih
ing in us.
Ver. 97.
1 /^H how I love thy holy law \ \J 'Tis daily my delight ; And thence my meditations draw
Divine advice by night.
Ver. 148.
2 My waking eyes prevent the day
To meditate thy word : My foul with longing melts away To hear thy gofpel. Lord.
Ver. 3. U> 44- 5., Thy heavenly words my heart engage^
And well imploy my tongue. And
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And in ray tirefome pilgrimage Yield me a heavenly fong.
Ver. 19, 103.
4 Am I a ftrauger, or at home,
*Tis my perpetual feail ; Not honey dropping from the comb So much allures the taflc.
Ver. 72, 127.
5 No ireafures To enrich the mind ;
Nor fhall thy word be fold
For loads of fiiver well refin'd.
Nor heaps of choiceft gold.
Ver. 28, 49, 175. 4 When nature finks, and fpirits droop> Thy promiles of grace Are pillars to fapport my hope. And there I write thy praife.
Psalm CXIX. Sixth Part.
Holinefs and Comfort from iht Word*
Ver. 128.
I T ORD, I efteem thy judgments right. And all thy Itatutes juft ; Thence I maintain a conftant fight With erery flattering luft.
Ver. 97 9.
I Thy precepts often I furvey ; I keep thy law in fight Thro' all the bufinefs of the day. To form my a<5lion3 right. Ver. 62.
3 My heart in midnight filence cries, • ' How fwcet thy comforts be j
My
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Ver. 19.
My thoughts in holy wonder rife. And bring their thanks to chce^ Ver. 162.
i^ And when my fpirit drinks her fillj At fome good word of thine, Nor mighty men that fhare the fpoil. Have joys compar'd tb mine.
Psalm CXIX. Se'venth Part.
Imperfe^ion of 'Nature ^ and perfe^ion of Scripturi>
Ver. 96. paraphrafed
LET ail the heathen writers join To form one perfeft Dock, Great God, if once compar'd with thiae> How mean their writings look.
1 Not the moft per fed rules they gave Could fhew one fm forgiven : Nor lead a Itep beyond the grave. But thine condud to heaven.
: Tve fecn an end to what we call
Perfection here below ; How (hort the powers of nature fall,
And can no farther go. Yet man would fain be jufl with God,
3/ works their hands have wrought : But . thy commands, cxceariing broad.
Extend to every thought. In vain we boaft perfedion here»
While fm defiles our frame : And fmks our virtues down fo far.
They fcarce deferve the name.
6 Our faith, and love, and every grace Fall far below thy word ; But pcrfed truth andrighteoufncfc D^'cU only with the Lord. Psa lw
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P s A L iM CXiX. Eighth Parr. Excellency and Vmiety of Scripture. Ver. III. Paraphrafed.
1 "J ORD, I have made thy v.'ord my choice, JL/ My lafting heritage ;
Tiiere (hal! my nobleft powers rejoice, My warmeft thoughts engage.
2 rilread the hiftories of thy love.
And keep thy laws in fight, Wiiile through the promifes I rove. With ever-frelTi delight.
3 'Tis a broad land of wealth unknown.
Where fprings of life arife. Seeds of immortal biifs are fown. And hidden glory lies ;
4 The beft relief tha* mourners have,
I: makes cyr forrows bleft ; Our faireft hope beyond the grave. And our eternal reft.
Psalm CXIX. Ninth Part.
Dejire of Knoivledge.
Yer. 64, 68, iS.
1 npHY mercies fill the earth, O Lord,
-■- How good thy works appear ! Open my eyes to read thy word. And fee thy wonder^ there.
Ver. -J I, 125.
2 My lieart was fafliion'd b.y thy jig^hd.
My fervice is thy due, t)h make thy {^rv'fe'nt undcrfian^ The duties I muft do.
3 Si lice
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3 Since Pm a ftranger here below.
Let not thy path be hid. But mark the road my feet fhould go. And be my conftant guide.
Ver. 26.
4 When I confefs'd my wandering ways.
Thou heardft my foul complain ; Grant me the teachings of thy grace. Or 1 fhall ftray again.
Ver. 33, 3^.
5 IfGoD to me his ilatutes fhew.
And heavenly truth impart, His work forever Til purfue. His law fliall rule my heart.
Ver. 50, 71.
'6 This was my comfort whea I bore Variety of grief: It made me learn thy word the more, And fly to that relief.
Ver. 5 1 . 7 [In vain the proud deride me r.ow j rU ne'er forget thy law, Nor let that blelTed gofpel go Whence all my hopes 1 draw. Ver. 27, 171.
S V/henlhavelcarnM my Father's will, i il teach the world his ways • My thankful lips, infpir'd with zeal, bhallfmg aloud his praife.]
P'S A L M CXIX: Te^thPart.
r leading, the Promij'cs.
Ver. 38, 49.
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Remember and confirm thy word. For all my hopes are there.
Ver, 4i, 58, 107.
2 Haft thou not fent falvation down.
And promis'd quickening grace ? Doth not my heart addrefs thy throne ? And yet thy love delays,
Ver. 123, 42.
3 Mine eyes for thy falration fail ;
Oh bear thy lervant up ; Nor let the fcoinng lips prevail. Who dare reproach my hope.
Ver. 49, 74.
4 Didft thou not raifemy faith, O Lord ?
Then let thy truth appear : Saints Ihall rejoice in my reward. And trull as well as fear.
Psalm CXIX. Eleventh Part,
Breathing after boline/s,
1 f\^ that the Lord would guide my ways V^ To keep his llatutes ftill !
Oh that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will !
Ver. 29.
2 Oh fend thy Spirit down to write
Thy law upon my heart, Nor let my tongue indulge deceit.
Nor adt the liar's part,
Ver. 37, 36.
3 From vaiity turn off my eyes j
Let no corrupt defign. Nor covetous delires arife Within this foul of mine.
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Ver. 133.
. -4 Order my footfleps by thy word. And make my heart fincere ; Let fin have no dominion. Lord, But keep my confcience clear,
Ver. 176.
5^ My foijl hath gone too far aftray. My feet too often flip ; Yet fmce I've not forgot thy way Reftore thy wandering Iheep.
5Ji Make me to walk in thy commands,
'Tis a delightful road ; . Nor let my head, or heart, or hands.
Offend againfl my God.
Psalm CXIX. Tcwehth Part, breathing after Comfort and Deliij^ranci* Ver. 153.
i hough I have finn'd againU thy erace^ I ne'er forget thy laws.
Ver. %g, 1 1 5.
"z Forbid, forbid the fharp reproach. Wiiichlfojuftly fear; Uphold my life, uphold my hopes. Nor let my fliame appear.
Ver. 122, 135.
3 Be thou a furety. Lord, for me,
^or let the proud opprefs; '^I"^^^ thy waiting fervant fee liie fhinmgsofthy face.
Ver. 81.
4 My eyes with expeaation fail • My heart withiii m^ cries, c^ ^^-
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" When tKill the Lord his truth fulfil^ *' And bid my comforts rife."
Ver. 132.
5 Look down upon my forrows, Lord, And Ihew thy grace the fame ; Thy tender mercies (lill afford To thofe that love thy name.
Psalm CXIX. Thirteenth Part,
Holy fear,- and Tendernefs of Confcience.
Ver. lb. B iniTITH my whole heart Tve fought thy face, ▼ ▼ Oh let me never ftray From thy commands, O God of grace. Nor tread the fmner's way.
Ver. II.
2 Thy word I've hid wichin my^eart.
To keep my confcience clean. And be an everlafting guard ^ From every rifmg fin.
Ver. 63, 53, 158.
3 I'm a comj*inioa of the faints.
Who fear and love the Lorcl ; My (brrows rife, my nature faints. When men tranfgrefs thy word.
Ver. 161, 163.
4 While lin^iers do thy gofpel wrongs
My fpirit ftands in awe ; My foul abhors a lying tongue. But loves thy righteous law.
Ver. 161, 120.
5 My 4ieart with facred reverence hears
The threatenings of thy word ;
My flefh with holy trembling fears
The judgements of the Lord.
B B A L M CXIX. 241
Ver. 1 66, 174.
B My God, I long, I hope, I wait ^' For thy falvation ftill ; While thy whole law is my oelight. And I obey thy will.
Psalm CXIX. Fourteenth Part. Benefit ofJffliSlions, and Support under thena Ver. 153, 81, 82.
1 /CONSIDER all my forrows. Lord, Vj And thy deliverance fend ; My foul for thy falvation faints.
When will my troubles end I
Ver. 71,
2 Yet I have found *tis good for me
To bear my Father's rod ; Aiflidions make me learn the law. And live upon my God.
Ver. 50.
3 This IS the comfort l- enjoy
When ne\^' dillrefs begins : I read thy word, I run thy way;, . J
And hate my former fms. "%
Ver. 92.
4 Had not thy word been my delight -| ^ When earthly joys were fled, -
My foul, oppreft with forrow's weighty Had funk amongft the dead. Ver. 75.
5 I know thy judgements, Loi^d, are right,.
Though they may feem {^m^tq • .The fharpeit fufferings I endure, i^iow from thy faithful care.
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Ver. 6y.
6 Before I knew thy chaftening rod> My feet were apt to ftray ; But now J learn to keep thy word. Nor wander from thy way.
Psalm CXiX. Fifteenth Partt Holy Refclutions^
Ver. 93, -^
i /^H that thy ilatutes tyzry hour ^^ Might dwell upon my mind ! Thence 1 derive a quickening powef And dally peace I find.
Ver. ic, 16.
3 To meditate thy precepts. Lord;, Shall be my fweet employ ; My foul l^all ne'er forget thy word. Thy word is all my joy.
Ver. 32.
3 How would I run in thy commands.
If thou my heart difcharge From fin and Satan's hateful chains. And fet my feet at large !
Ver. 13, 46.
4 My lips with courage (hall declare
Thy Ilatutes and thy name ; I'll fpeak thy word tho' kings ihould hear. Nor yield to finful iharae.
Ver. 61, 69, 70»
5 Let bands of perfecutors rife
To rob me of my right. Let pride and malice forge their lies. Thy law is my delight.
Ver. 115,
6 Pepart from me, ye wicked race,
Whofe h.^jL^ and hearts are iH : I love
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Hove my God, I love his ways. And mufl obey his will.
Psalm CXIX. Sixteenth Part.
Prayer for quickening Grace*
Ver. 25, 37.
1 T^yTY foul lies cleaving to the dull ; Xv A Lord, give me life divine ; From vain defires and every lull
Turn ofFthefe eyes of mine.
2 I need the influence of thy grace
To fpeed me in thy way. Left I ftiould loiter in my racCj Or turn my feet aftray,
Ver, 107,
3 When fore afHiftions prefs me down;, ,
I need thy quickening powers 5 Thy word that I have refted on Shall help my heavieft hours.
Ver. 156, 40.
4 Are not thy mercies fovereign flill, .
And thou a faithful God ? Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeai To run the heavenly road ?
Ver. 159, ^o.
5 Does not my heart thy precepts love^
And long to fee thy face ? And yet how flow my fpirits move Without enlivening grace I
Ver. 93.
6 Then Shall I love thy gofpel more.
And ne'er forget thy word. When 1 have felt its quickening power To draw me near the Lord,
2^ PSALM CXIX.
Psalm GXIX. Seventeenth Part ^ Grau pining in Difficulties and 1. rials, Ver. 143. 28. 1 \X/^^N pain and anguifh feize me, Lord, T V All ray fupport is from thy word : My foul diflblves for heavinefs ; Uphold me with thy flrengthening grace. Ver. 51, 69, no. 3 The proud have fram'd their fcofFs and lies. They watch my. feet with envious eyes^ They tempt my foul to fnares and fin ; Yet thy commands I ne'er decline.
, ~ Ver. 161, yS-
3 They hate me, Lord, without a caufe. They hate to fee me love thy laws ;. Bat I will trull and fear thy name. Till pride and malice die with Ihame. Psalm CXIX. laji Pari, SanSiified Jffiidiians.y or. Delight in the Word of God^ Ver 6-jy 59.
I TJ^ATHER, I blefs thy gentle hand ; X} How kind was thy challifmg rod^ That forc'd my confcience to a fland. And brought my wandering foul to God I
2. Fooiifh and vain, I went allray. Ere 1 had felt thy fcourges. Lord,. 1 left my guide., and loft my way: But now 1 love and keep thy word.
Ver; 71.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke* ^
For pride is apt to rife and fvvell ; * Tis gopd to bear my father's firoke. That 1 might, learn his Hatutes well.
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Ver. 72.
4 The law that iflues from thy mouth Shall raife my cheerful paiFions more- Than all the treafures of the fouth. Or richeH hilis of golden ore.
Ver. 73.
5 Thy hands have, made my mortal frame. Thy fpirit form'd my foul within : Teaclime to know thy wondrous namCi And guard me fafe from death and fm.
Ver. 74.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord At my falvation ihall rejoice ; For 1 have trulledin thy word. And made thy grace my only choice.
Psalm CXX.
Complaint 0/ quarreJ/bme Neighbours ; or, A de'vdut
Wijhfor Peace,
I ^HOU Goo of love, thou ever-bleft. Pity my fuffering ftate ; When wilt thou fet myYoul at reH, From lips that love deceit ? %. Hard lot of mine ! My days are ca5 Among the Tons of ftrife, Whofe never ceafing quarrels wafte My golden hours of life. 5 Oh might I ily to change my place^ How would I choofe to dwell In fome wide lonefome wildernefs. And leave thefe gates of hell ! 4. Peace is the bleiTmg that I feek. How lovely are its charms ! I am for peacc; ; but when I fpeak. They all declart for arms.
5 New
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5 New paffions ftill their fouls engage.
And keep their malice fcrong : What fhall be done to curb thy rage, O thou devouring tongue !
6 Should burning arrows fmite thee thro%
Stridl juftice would approve ; But I would rather fpare my foe, _l
And melt his heart with love. ^i
Psalm CXXI. Long Metre,'
Di'uine ProteBim.
I TT P to the hills I lift mine eyes,
Th** eternal hills beyond the fkies;
Thence all her help my foul derives j
There ray almighty refuge lives. ■1 He lives; the everlafling God,
That built the world, that fpread the flood ;
-The heavens, with all their hoft he made.
And the dark regions of the dead. ' He guides our feet, he guards our way ;
His morning fmiles adorn the day :
He fpreads the evening veil, and keeps
The filent hours while Ifrael lleeps.
4 Ifrael, a name divinely bleft. May rife fecure, fecurely reft ; Thy holy guardian's wakeful eyes Admit no flumber, nor furprife.
5 No fun fhall fmite thy head by day. Nor the pale moon with fickly ray Shall blalt thy couch ; no baleful liar Dart his malignant firefo far.
6 Should earth and hell with malice burn. Still thou flialt go, and ftill return ; Safe in the Lord l.his heavenly care Pefends thy life fiom ^s^r-^ fnere.
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PSALM CXXI. a4>
7 On thee foul fpirits have no power i And in thy laft departing hour Angels that trace the airy road, ^
Shall bear thee homeward to thy God. Psalm CXXI. Common Mctre^f Prefer-vation by Day and Night*
1 'Tp'O heaven I lift my waiting eyes,
J|[ There all my hopes are laid i The Lord that built the earth and fkies Is my perpetual aid.
2 Their Hedfail f-et Ihall never fall*
Whom he deilgns to keep ; His ear attends the fofteft call ; His eyes can aever fleep,
,3 He will fuftain our vveakeft powers With his almighty arm. And watch our moH unguarded hours. Agaijaft furprifing harm*
4-_ Ifrael rejoice, and reft feCure, Thy keeper is the Lord ; His wakeful eyes employ his power For thine eternal guard.
5. Nor fcorching fun, nor fickly moon Shall have its leave to fmite : He fliields thy head from burning noOE!<> From blafting damps at night. 6 He guards thy foul, he keeps thy breath> Where thickeit dangers come ; Go and return, fecure from death. Till God commands thee home. Psalm CXXI. As the 1481^1 Ffalia.- God our Pre/ewer* I T TPWARD I lift mine Eyes, w From Go d is all my aid -,
The
^^ PSALM cxxir«
The God that built the flcies, Aiid earth and nature made j,
God is the tower
To which I fly ; ^ His grace is nigh
In every hour.
1^ My feet-fhal) never fllde> And fail ivTL fatal fnares, ^ince Gf-D my guard, and guide*., r IP t fends me from my fears. Thofe v/akefui eyes That never fleep. Shall Ifraeikeep When dangeij5 rife. ■*J Ko burning heats by day^, "*■ Nor blafts of evening air>. Shrail take my heahh away*,. ,I/GoD be with me there.: - 5^hou art my fun, . And thou r:iy fnade,.. To ;^auTd my head' ,if,y Light or noon.
^ felt rhcu not given thy word; .^''- iav," my foul from death?. tV-^d 1 can truftrny Lord To keep my mortal breath,;, ril go and come. Nor fear to d7e. Till from on high Thou call me home.
Psalm CXXII. Common Metre*
Going to Church*
5 T TOW did my heart rejoice to hear Xl. My friends devoutly fay, ** In Zion let us all appear f Jii4 keep, pi.efoUmn da.j^
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4 I love the gates, I lave the ro^d ; The church, adorn'd with grace>. Stands like a palace bnilt for God To ihew his milder face.
3 Up to her courts with joy unknown
The holy tribes repair ; The Ton of David holds his throne And fits in judgement there.
4 He hears our praifes and complaints -j
And while hi? awful voice Divides the iinners from the faints. We tremble and rejoice.
'5 Peace be within this facred place," And joy a conilant gueft I With holy gifts and heavenly grac* *
Be her attendants bled !
^6 My foulihall pray for 2^ion ftill. While life or breath remains ; There my beft friends, my kindred dwell. There Go d my Saviour reigils.
Psalm CXX[I. Proper ^une.
Going to' Church
H "U OW pleas'd and bleft was I, '
To hear the people Ci v, ^Come-, let usjeek our GOD to daj \
Yes with a chearful zeal
We hade to-Zion's hill. And there our vows and honours pay,
'2 Zion, thrice happy place,
Adora'd with woadrjas grace. And walls of ftrength embrace thee round | ► In thee our tribes appear
To pray, and praife, and hear The facreid gofpel's joyful found,
% There
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3 There David's greater Ton Has fix'd his royal throne.
He fits for grace and judgement there 5
He bids the faints be glad.
He makes the finner fad. And humble fouls rejoice with fear.
4 May peace attend thy gate,, And joy within thee wait
To blefs the foul of every guell ;
The man that feeks thy peaces
And wiihes thine increafe, A thoufand bleffings on him reft i
5 My tongue repeats her vows. Peace to this Jacred koufe !
For here my friends and kindred dwell %
And fince my glorious God
Makes thee his belt abode. My foul Ihajl ever love thee well.
Repeat the \th Stanza to complete the Tuiti^
Psalm CXXIII.
Pleading 'with SubmiJJton,
1 /^ Thou whofe g'-ace and jullice relgii V-/ Enthron'd above the ikies.
To thee our hearts would tell their pain^ To thee we lift our eyes.
2 As fervants watch their mailer's hand.
And fear the angry llroke ! Of maids before their miftrefs Hand, And wait a peaceful look:
3 So for our fms we juftly feel
Thy difcipline, 0 God ; Yet wait the gracious moment llill.
Till thou remove the rod. j
4 Thole that in wealth and pleafure IiVP^
Our daily groans deride.
P S AIM CXXV. i^^
And thy dislays of mercy give b Frelh courage to their pride.
> 5 Oar foes infult as, bat our hope In thy compaffion lies ; Tiiis thought fhali bear our fpirits up^ That God will not deipiie.
Psalm CXXIV. Common Metre.
God gives Fidory,
« 7 Tad not the God of truth and love,
XjL When hofts againft us rpfe, Difpl.-'-yM his vengeance from above. And crufh'd the conquering foes* i 12 Their armies like a raging flood f , Had fwept the guardlefs land, Deftroy'd on earth his bleit abode. And whelm'd our feeble band,
3 But fafe beneath his fpreading (hield His fons fecurely refl. Defy the dangers of the field. And bare the fearlefs breath
-4 And now our fouls ftiall blefs the Lord, Who broke the deadly fnars ; Whofav'd us from the mui^dering fword. And made our lives his care.
5 Our help is in Jehovah's name.
Who form'd the heavens above ; He that fupports their wondrous tramc Can guard his church by love.
Psalm CXXV. Common Metre.
The Saint^s trial and fafety. 1 T TNSH AKEN as the facred hifl,
^ And iirm as mountains ftand, ^1^ Firm as a rock the foul ihail reH , That trufts th' almighty hand,
Y t Not
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P S A L M CXXV
2 Not walls 'fior hills <:ouM guard fo well
Old Salem's happy ground, As thofe eternal arms of love That every faint farround.
3 While tyrants are a fmarting fcourgc
To drive them near to God, Divine compaffion will affuage The fury of the rod,
4 Deal gently. Lord, with fouls findere.
And lead -them fafely on To the bright gates of paradife, Where Chrirt their Lord is gone.
5 But if we trace thofe crooked ways
That the old ferpent drew, The wrath that drove him firft to hell. Shall fmite his followers too.
Psalm CXXV. Short Metre-
The' Saints Trial a^ra Safety ; or. Mo air at ei Afiiilioni.
1 xp IRM and unmov'd are they
-*• That reft their fouls on God ; Firm as the mount where David dwelt. Or where the ark abode.
2 As moantains ftcod to guard
The city's facred groBnd, So God and his almighty love Embrace his iaints around.
3 What the' the Father's rod . ^- Drop achaftifmg ftroke,
Yetleii it wound their fouls too 4eep, its fury fhall be broke. «
4 Deal gently. Lord, with thofe
Whofe faith and pious fear, Whofc hope, anJlove, and every grace P*ocUifn tii«ir b^arts fmcei'e.
PSALM CXXVI. iVi
5 Norihallthe tyrant's rage
Too long opprefs the faints ;
The God of Ifraeluiil fuppoit
His children, lei^ they faint.
6 But if our ilavifli fear
Will choofe the road to hell. We muft expeft our portion there Where bolder finners dwell.
Psalm CXXVI. Long Metre.
Surfirijing Deli'verance. I \XrHEN Gpn reftor'd our captive ftate,
V v Joy was ourfong, and grace our theme; The grace beyond our hopes fo great. That joy appear'd.aplealing dream.
2 The fcoffer owns thy hand, and pays Uitwiliing honours to thy name ; While we with pleafare fhout thy praife. Which cheerful notes thy love proclaim.
3 When we review our dlfmal fear», 'Twas hard to think they'll vanilh foj With God we left cur Sowing tears. He makes our joys like rivers flow.
4 The man' that in his furrow'd field. Mis fcatter'd feed with fadnefs leave*,. Will Ihout to fee the harveft yield
A welcome load of joyful fhcaves.
Psalm CXXVT. Common Metre.
^he jay of a remarkabU Con'verjion^ or, Melan4ho^% removed,
1 '^ICT'HEN God reveal'd his gracious nanie,
▼ T And chang*d my mournful flate. My rapture feem'd a pleafing dream. The grace appear'd fo great.
2 The world beheld the glorious change,
And di4 thy hand confefs ; ^ My
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My toTigue broke out in unknown drains. And lung furpriftng grace.
3 '* Grsat is the nv6rkj my neighbours cry'd. And own'd ihe power divine ; '* Great is the ivcrky my heart reply'd, *' And he the gicry imne.^'' j^ The Lord can clear the darkeft fki«8. Can give us day for night ; Mak€ drops of facred forrow rife I
To rivers of delight.
5 Let thofe that fow in fadnefs wait
Till the fair harveft come. They fhall confefs their (heaves are great,, Andlhout the bleiTings home.
6 Tho'feed lie buried long in dull.
It flian't deceive their hope j The precious grain can ne'er be loft. For grace ini'ures the crop.
Psalm CXXVIL Long Metre.
^hi Blejjing o/GoD c» the Bujtnefi and Comfcrl «f Life.
1 TF God fucceed not, ail the ccft
J^ And pains to build the houfe are loft.
If God the city will not keep.
The watchful guards as well may ileep.
2 What tho* we rife before the fun. And work and toil whsn day is done. Careful and (paring eat our bread. To (hun that poverty we dread.
3 'Tis all in vain, till God hath bleft. He can make rich, yet give us reft ; On God, our fovcreign, ftill depends Our joy in children and in friends.
4 Happy the man to whom he fends Obedient children, faithful friends !
Hovy»
How fwcet our daily comforts proved When they are fealbn'd with his lovfe !
P « A L M CXXVII. Common Metr%
God all in all*
IF God to build the houfe deny. The builders work in vain ; And towns without his wakeful eye An ufelefs watch maintain.
Before the morning beams arifc.
Your painful work renew. And till the (lars afcend the flues
Your tirefome toil purfuc. Short be your lle«p,and coarfcyour f»re>
In vain till God has bleft ; But if his fmiles attend your care.
You fhall have food and reft.
Nor children, relatives, nor friend*.
Shall real bleflings prove, Kor all the earthly joys he fends>
If fent without his love.
Psalm CXXVIIL
Family Blejpngs
O Happy man, whofe foul it filled With zeal and reverent awe I His lips to God their honours yield;* His life adorns the law. , A careful providence Ihall Hand And ever guard thy head. Shall on the labours of thy hand Its kindly blellings fhed.
\ Thy wife fhall be a fruitful vine; Thy children round thy board. Each like a plant of honour fhinc, Aad learn to fear the Lord»
y a . " 4 Thf
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4 The Lord Oiallthy beft herpes flilfil
For moTvths and years to come ; The Lord who dwells on Zion's hiii Shall {efid thee bleffings home.
5 This is the man whofe happy eyes
Shall fee his houfe increafe. Shall fee the finking church arife. Then leave the world in peace.
Psalm CXXIX.
P erfe^utor* puntfiied,
1 T TP from my youth, may Ifrael fay, VJ Have I b^n nurs'd in tears ; Vly griefs were tonftant as the day.
And tedious as the years.
2 Up from my yooth I bore the ragt.
Of all the fons of /Irife ; Oft they affail'd my riper age. But God preferv'd my life.
3 G*er all my frame their croel dart
Its painful wounds imprefs*d ; Hourly they vex'd my feiating heart. Nor let my forrows reft.
The Lord grew angry on his throne.
And with impartial eye, Meafur*d the mfchiefs they had done.
Then let hi^ arrows fly.
5 How was their infolence ftirpiis'd To hear his thunders roll ! And all the foes of Zion feiz'd With horror to the {bul.
i Thus fhall the men that hate the iiaints Be bladed from the fky ; Their glory fades, their courage fainjp, A^id all their profpe^$ die.
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PSALM CXXX, 2J5
7 [What tho' they flourifh tall and fair. They have no root beneath ; Their growth (hall perilh in dclpair. And lie defpis'd in death.
S [So corn that on the houf*e-top fiaads. No hope of harveft giver; The reaper ne'er fhall fill his hands. Nor binder fold thfe Iheaves. Psalm CXXX. Common Metre. Pardoning Grace,
1 jT^UT of the deeps of long diftrefs, ^^ The borders of defpair,
I fent my cries to leek thy Grace, My groans to move thine ear.
2 Great God, fhould thy feverer eye.
And thine impartial hand, Mark and ityesigt iniquity. No mortal flefh could fland.
5 But there are pardons with my God For crimes of high degree ; Thy Son has bought them with his blood To draw us near to thee.
4 [I wgit for thy falvation. Lord,
With ftrong defires I wait ; My foul invited by thy word Stands watching at thy gate.]
5 [Juftas the guards that keep the night
Long for the morning ikies^ Watch the firft beams of breaking light. And meet them with their eyes ;
i So waits my foul to f«e thy grace ;v_^ , And more intent than they. Meets the firft openings of thy fa<;e. And finds a brighter day.] 7 Then in the Lord let Ifrael truft. Let Ifrael feek hi« face i
The
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The Lord is goad as well asjuft.
And plentious in his grape. 8 There's full redemption at his throac
For Tinners long enflav- d ; The great Redeemer is his Son :
Andlfrael ihailbefav'd.
Psalm CXXX. Long Metre.
Pardoning Graa 1 TpROM deep diftrefs and troubled thoughts, j} To thee, my God, I rais*d my ^rics: If thou fevercly mark our faults , No fleih can Hand before thine eyes.
fi But thou hall built thy throne of grace Pree to difpenfe thy pardons there. That finners may approach thy face. And hope, and love, as well fear.
I As the benighted pilgrims wait. And long and wifti for breaking day So waits my foul before thy gate ; When will my God his face difplayl
4 My truft is fix*d upon thy word. Nor Ihall I truft thy word in vain : Let mourning Souls addrefs the Lord,. And iind relief from ail their pain.
5 Great is his love, and large his grace. Thro' the: redemption of his Son :
He turns cur feet from fmful ways. And pardons what our hands havedone^.
Psalm CXXXL
Humility and Submijjjoni
I TS there ambition in my heart ? -■- Search, gracious Go d, and fee ; Or do I ad a haughty part ? Lord, I appeal w thee.
PSALM CXXXII. 2^1
z I charge my thoughts be humble ftill. And all my carnage mild. Content, my Faths;-, wit|f thy will. And peaceful as & chiii!.
3 The patient foul, the lowly mind
Shall have a large reward :
Let faints in forrow lie rcfign'd.
And truft a faithful Lord.
Psalm CXXXIL 5, 1 3- iS. Long Metre.
At the Settlement cf a Church-, or, The Ordinatian of a Minijier,
1 VJV^ER^ ^^^^ ^^ go to ^eek and fi-nd ^ ^ An habitation for our God,
A dwelling for th' eternal Mind
Among the fons of flefh and blood !
i The God of Jacob chofe the hill . Of Zion for his ancient reft ; And Zion is his dwelling ftill. His church is with his prefence bleft.
I Here I will fix my gracious throne. And reign forever, faith the Lord ; Here {hall my power and love be known. And blsffirgs ihall attend my word.
4 Here will I meet the hungry poor. And fill their foals with living bread; Sinners that wait before my door Withfweet provilions fhali be fed.
5 Girded wkh truth, and cloth'd with grac« My prieils, my minillers fhall fhinc j
Not Aaron in his cofuy drefs Appears fo glorious and divine. 6* The faints, unable to contain
Their inward jov, fhall fhout and fing^ The fon of David h^re will reign. And 2 ion triumph in her King*
7 [Jc^'tt*
a63 P S A I M CXXXH,
7 [Jefus fli^ll fee a numerous ^feed
Born here t'. uphold his glciiras name ; His crown fhall flourifh on his head, V/hiie all his foes are cloth'd wich fhame.
P«ALU CXXXll. 4, 5, 7, 8, 15--17. Com.. MeJ J Church eJiahUJhU.
1 ["^TO fleep nor fiumber to his eyes
■IX Good Dav'd would afford, Tilllte had found btlow the ikies '
A dwelling for the Lord.
2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name,.
His ark was fettled thers : And there th' afTembfed nation came To worlhip thrice a year.
3 We trace no more thofe toilfome ways.
Nor wander far abroad ; ^
Where e'er thy people meet for praife. There is a houfe for God. P A u s 1. 4. Arife, O King of grace, arife» And enter to thy reft. Lo ! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be own'd and bleil.
5 Enter with all thy glorious train.
Thy fpirit and thy word ; All that the ark did once coataia Could no fuch grace afford.
6 Here, mighty God, accept our vows.
Here let thy praife be fpread ; Blefs the proviAons of thy houfe. And fill thy poor with bread.
7 Here let the Son of David reign.
Let God's anointed ihine ; Juftice and truth his court maintain. With love and power divine*
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S Here let him hold a lading throne. And as his kingdom grows, Frefti honours Ihall adorn his crown, Aud fhaaie confound his foes..
P s A L M CXXXIII. Common Meti%,
Brotherly Love.
I T O, what an entertaining fight -*— ' Thofe freindly brethren prci'e, Whofe cheerful heart*: in bands ufike ; Of harmony and love.
•k Where dreams ofblifs from Chrifl theTpririg Delcend to every foul, Afid heavenly teace with balmy wing Shades and bedcwis the whole.
^ 'Tis like the oil divinely fweet On Aaron's rtverend head. The trickling drops perfum'd his feel. And p'er his ^armentsTpread.
*Tis pbafant as the morning dews
That fall on Sion'shill, Where God his mildeft glory Ihews,
And makes his grace diHil,
Psalm CXXXill. Short Metre. 'Communion of Saints : or, Lo've ondWorJIAp in aFtuniP^
BLEST are the fons of peace, Whofe hearts and hopes arc one, Whofe kind defigns v^ ferve and pteafe Through all their adlions ruii.
Bleu is the pious houfe
Where zeal and friendihip meet. Their fongs o\ praife, their mingled vowt
Make their communion fweet.
Thus when on Aaron's head T#ey pour'd the rich perfume,
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The oil thro* all his raiment fpread.
And pleafure fili'd the room. 4 Thus on the heavenly hills
The faints are bleft above, Where joy like morning dew dillils.
And all the air is love. P • A L M CXXXIII. As the izzd Pialm, The Blcffingi 9/ Friendjhip . 1 Y1 OW plcafant 'tis to fee X A Kindred and friends agree. Each in his proper ftation mov«.
And each fulfil his part
With fympathifmg heart. In ail the cares of life and love. 1 "Tis like an ointment fhed
On Aaron's facred head. Divinely rich, divinely fweet;
The oil thro* all rh^ room Diffus'd a choice perfume. Ran thro' his Robes, and bleft his it^i»
3 Like fruitful ihowers of rain That water all the plain, Defcending from the neighbouring hills ; Such flreams of pleafure roll Thro' every friendly foal, "Where love like heavenly dew diflils. Repeat the f.rfi Stanza to complete the Tunt* Psalm CXXXIV. Daily and highiiy Denjotion,
1 XT^E that obey th' immortal King,
Jl' Attend his holy place ; Bow to the glories of his power, AnH bleis his ti'o.iJrou? grace.
2 Lift up your hands by morning-light.
And fend your {()uls on high ; R-iife your admiring thoughts by night s»
Above thiJltarry "iky. J The
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L3 The God of Zion cheer.^ ^; r hearts With rays of quickening, grace ; The God thatfpreads the heavens abroad. And rales the fwelling Teas.
Ps AL M CXXXV. i-"4» 14. 19- "2 J*^''^/^*^-^" Long Metre. The Church is GOD'j Bouje and Care*
-1 p R AISE ye the Lord, exalt hi* name,
While in his earthly courts ye wait* Ye faints that to his houfe belong. Or ftand attending at his gate.
^- Praife ye the Lord, the Lord is good ; To praife his name is fweet employ ; Ifrael he chofe of old, and fllll His church is his peculiar joy,
3 The Lord himfelfwlU judge his faints; He treats his fervants as his frien-ds ; And when he hears their fore xromplainttj Repents the forrows that he fends.
4 Thro' every age the Lord declarea
His name, and breaks th* opprefTor's rod 5 He gives his fulFering fervants reft. And will be known th' Almighty GOI>»
5 Blefs ye the Lord, who tafte his love. People and priefts exalt his nam« : Amongft his faints he ever dwell*
His church is his j erufalem.
I» s A L M CXXXV. Vcr. 5—12. Second Parf^ ^Jsi Works of Creation, frowidence, Redemptkn %f
ifrael, and DefiruSion 0/ Enemies, 2 r^ RE AT is the Lord, exakcd high VT Above all powers and every throne j What e'er he pleafe in earth and fea. Or heaven, or hell, his hand Jiatii dgnc, 2 M
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2 At his comnrand the % pours rife. The lightnings fiaili, ihe thunders roar; He pours the rain, he brings the wind And tempeft from his airy ftore.
3 'Twas he thofe dreadful tokens Tent, O Egypt, thro' thy ftubborn land ; When all thy firft-born, beafls and mea. Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings He flew, and their whole country gave To Ilrael, whom his hand redcem'd. No more to be proud Pharaoh's flave.
5 His power the fame, the fame his grace. That faves us frcm the hoils of hell ; And heaven he gives us to pcffefs. Whence thofe apoflate angels fell.
Psalm CXXXV. Common Metre. Pralfe due to GOD, nat to Idols.
H K WAKE, ye faints : To praife your King
Your fweeteft pafTions raife, •
Your pious pleafure, while you fing, Increafmg with the praiJe,
2 Great is the Lord ; and works unknown
Are his divine employ : Eat ftill his faints are near his throne. His treafurc and his joy.
3 Heaven, earth, and fea confefs his hand^
He bid* the vapours rife ; Lightning and ftorm at his command Sweep thro' the founding fkies.
4 All power that Gods or kings have claim'd
Is found with him alone ; £ut heathen godsfhould ne'er be nam'd
Where our Jehovah's known, 5 Which
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5 Which of the flocks and (lones they trult
Can givz them fhowers of rain >■ In vain they worlTiip glittering duil. And pray to God in vain*
6 [Their gods have tongues that fpeechlefs prove,
Such 3.% their makers gave : Their feet were never form'd to move Nor haads have power to fave.
7 Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf>
Nor hear when mortals pray ; Mortals that wait for their relief. Are blind and deaf as they.]
S Ye nations, know the living God, Serve him with faith and fear ; He makes the churches his abode. And claims your honours there.
Psalm CXXXVI. Common Metre.
GOD\ Wonders of Creation, Pro'vUence, Redemption
oflix2it\y and Salvation of his People,
^ (^ IVE thanks to God, the fovereigrt Lord :
His mercies fill endure , And be the King of kings adorM, His trui/j is e-verfure,
% What wonder^ hath his wifdom done ! Ho^vj mighty is his hand ! ' Heaven, earth and fea he fram'd alone ; HoTV --wide is his command I
3 The fun fapplies the day with light :
Ho-lv bright his ccunjels Jhine ! The moon'and Hars a^orn the night : His nvorks are all di-aine !
4 [He flruck the fons ofEgypt dead :
Hotu dreadful is his red I And thence with joy his people led :
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5 He cleft the fuelling fea in two ;
His arm is great in mi^ht : And gav3 the tribes a pafiage thro' ; His pcvjer and grace uiiite^
6 But Pharaoh's army there he drown'd ;
Honjo glorious. ays his nxays ! And brought his faints thro' defert ground : Etirnfil be his praije.
7 Great monarchs fell beneath his har^d^i, .;_ f^i^oricus is hi> fword ;
• ';While Ifrae-I 'took the promis'd land; "^ An J faithful is his n.vord.^
ti He faw the nations dead in iin ; He flit his piiy mcnje : Hcvv j'^d the Kate the world wasirt ! Uq'-m boun'fufs 'vjcs his hvt !
9 He feht to fave us from our woe ; His goodr.el's never fails ; l^rom death and heil, and tstty foe ; And ftill his grace pre-uals.
io Give thanks to God the heavenly King ; His mercies ftill endure ; I/Ct the whole earth his praifes fing ; Hii truth is enjerfure*
r s A L M CXXXVI. As the 148th Pfklm.
31 ^'^IVE thanks to Qo^ mofthigh, \J The uni'j^erfal Lord ;
The fovcreign King of king? : And be his grace ador'd. His poiver and grae$ An (I ill the fame 5 And let his name ^ave eudltfi ^raffe,_
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» How mighty is his hand ! What wonders hath he dor.e ! He form'd the earth and Teas, And fpreaH the heavens alone.
7'ly mercy i Lord,
& h all Jiill endure \
And e'ver fure
Abides thy mjord.
^ His wifdom fram'd the fun To crown the day with light ; The moon and twinkling ilars To cheer the darkfome night.
His ponver and grace Are jlill thefa7ne ; And let his name Ha've endlefs praife,
4 [He fmote the iirft-born fonsj The fiowerof Egypt, dead : And thence his chofen tribes^ With joy and glory led.
Thy mercy ^ Lord,
Shall Jlill endure ;
And en) er Jure
Abides thy Word.
5; His power and lifted rod Cleft the red-fea in two ; And for his people made A wondrous paffage thro'',.
His ponver and grace
Are Ji ill the fame y
And let his name -
Haije endlefs praife,
6 But cruel Pharaoh there
With all his hoil he drovvn'd \ And brought his li'rael fafe ' -Thro' a long defcrt ground. ^JJkj
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Thy mercy y Lord, Shall Jim endure ^ And e'ver Jure Abides, thy ^iMcrd.
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7 The kingsof Canaan fell Beneath; his dreadful hand; ^While his own fervants took Poffeffion of their land.
His pc^er and grace
Art J} ill the Jam e ;
And let his name
Ha've endlej's prai/e.y
$ He faiv the nations He» All periiliing in iin, And pity'd the fad Hate The ruin'd world was in,
^hy mercy t Lord,
Shall fiill endure ;.
And e'ver Jure.
Abides thy ivprd,
9 He fent his only Son To fave us from our woe* From Satan, fm and death,. And every hurtful foe.
His pon.ver and gracs.
Are Jl ill the fame ;
And let his name
Ha've endlefspraife,.
f,o Give thanks aloud to God, To God the heavenly king i And let the fpacious earth His works and glories i^%,'^
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Thy mercy Lord, Shall Jim, endure-^ And enjer Jure Abides thy txfird:.
Psalm CXXXVI, AhrUgei. Long Mctr«»
1' /~^IVE to our God immortal praife ; ^^ Mercy and truth are all. his ways;
Wonders of grace to God belong
Repeat bis mercies in your Jhng^ X Give to the Lord of lords renown^
The King of kings with glory crown ;
His mercies enj^.r Jhall endure^
When lords and kings are kno^vjn no rnirt*
5 He bnilt the earth, he fpread the fky. And fix'd the ftarry lights on high ; Wonders of grace to God belong Repeat bis mercies inyour fong
4 He fills the fun with morning tight* He bids the moon dired the Aight ;
His mercies et'er Jhall endure.
When funs and moons Jhall. (bine no more*
5 The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's hand. And brought them to the promis'i land : Wonders of £race to God belong
Repeat his mercies in jottr Jong,
6 He faw the Gentiles dead in iin. And felt his pity mcve within : His mercies ever JJ?all endure
When death and Jin Jhall reign no more* J He fent his Son with power to fave From guilt, and darknefs, and the grave Wonders of grace to God belong Repeat his mercies in your Jong^
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8 Thro' this vain world he guides our feet,. And leads us to his heavenly feat : His mercies ever pall iKdur& Wht» this I'ain -zvorld JhalLhe no more^
Psalm CXXXVII. ^he Babylonian Captivity,
I JL LONG the banks where BabePs current flows.
Our captive band? in deepdifpondence llray'd,.
While Zion's tall in lad remembrance rofe. Her friends, her children mingled with the dead.. z The tunelefs harp, that once with joy we ftrung*. When praife employ'd and mirth infpir^d the lay>..
In mournful nience on the willows hung ; And growing grief prolong'd the tedious day.
5 The barbaroKs tyrants, to increafe the woe. With taunting fmiles a fong of Zion claim ; Bid facred praife in ftrains melodious flow. While the^ blafpheme the great Jehovah's name.
4 But how, in heathen chains and lands unknown^ Shall Ifrael's fens, a fong of Zion raife?
O hapiefs Salem, God*s terreflial throne. Thou land of glory, facred mount of praife>
5 If e'er my memory lofe thy lovely name, J'fmycold heart negleft my kindred race.
Let dire deftruflion fieze this guilty frame ? My hand ihall, perifh and my voice fhall ceafe, .
6 Yet (hall the Lord, who hears when Zion calls,. O'ertake her foes with terror and difmay.
His arm average her defolated walls, • And raife her children to eternal day. Psalm CXXXVIII. "Refioring and Freferving Grace,
^ \7[7' iTH all my pov» ers of heart and tongue* IT I'll praife ibj» Makw in iny fong ;
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Angeh fhall hear the notes I raife, ^ Approve the fong, and join the praife.
2 [Angels that make thy church their care Shall w'itnefs my devotions there,. While holy zeal directs my eyes To thy fair temple in the ikies.] --';*>^
5 I'll fing thy truth and mercy. Lord,
rU fiiig the wonders of thy word ; i Not all the works and names below :s So much thy power and glory (how.
14 To God I cry'd when troubles rofe j *.
• Ke heard me, and fubduM. ray foes : He did my rifma' fears controul, And ilrength di-Tua'd through all myroii!*. •
5 The God of heaven maintains his flate. Frowns on the proud, and fcorns the greatji But from hii tiirone defcends to blefa The humble fouls that trull his gracCv
^ Amidft athoufandfnares I (land
Upheld and guarded by thy hand ;, j Thy words my fainting foul revive. And keep my eying faith alive.
7 Grace will complete what grace begins. To fave from forrows or from fms ; The work that wifdom undertakes, j Eternal mercy ne'er forfakes.
P s A K M CXXXIX Flrji Part Lon^ Mctrt. The 4lUSeeing GOD.
LORI>, thou haft fearch'd and ktn me thro' ;. Thine eye commands with piercing view My riling and my refting hours. My heart and flcih with all their powers.
My thoughts, before they are my own. Are to my Qoj? diiliiK^ly known ;
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He knows the words 1 mean to fpeak. Ere from my opening lips they break. 3 Within, thy circling power I ftand. On every fide I find thy hand ; Awake, afleep, at home, abroad, I am. farrounded ftill with Gao.
4. Amazing knowledge, vail and great ! What large extent ! what lofty height !: My foul with all the powers 1 boafl. Is in the bcundiefs profped loil.
5 Oh may thffe thoughts pojfefs my hreafiy. Where-e^er 1 ronje ,nx; here- e'er J refi ; Nor let my ^iveaker pajjions dare Confent tojin^for Ged is there.
Pause 1,
6 Could I fo falie, fofaithlefs prove, 7'o quit thy fervice and thy love. Where, Lord, could Ithy prefence ihun^. Or from thy dreadful glory run ?
7 If up to heaven I take ir.y flight, 'Tis there thou, dweU'lVenthrort'd in light^. Or dive to hell; there vengeance reigns. And S^tan groans beneath thy chains,.
S If mounted on a morning ray I fly beyond the Weftern fea. Thy fvvifter hand- would firil arrive. And there arreit thy fugitive.
9 Or fliould I try to faun thy fight Beneath the fpreading veil of night'. One glance of chine, one piercing ray Would kindle darknefs into day.
l& Oh may thefe thoughts pojfefs my hrenfl, Whsre-e^er I rove, ivhere-e^er I refi ! Nor let my <^veaker pajfions dar* Cjonfent to Jin, for Gad is there,. Pause II
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Pause. 11,
M The veil of night Is nodifguife. No fcreen from thy AU-fearching eyes..; Thy hand can feize thy foes as foon Thro* midnight lliades as blazing noon.
X2 Midnight and noon in this agree. Great Goorthey *re both alike to thee. Not death can hide what God will fpy. And hell lies naked to his eye.
II Oh may thefe thoughts pojjefs my hreaft.^ Where-e'er Ironjey nuhere-i er I reji.! I^'or let my njoeaker pajjions dare Content to Jin, for God is there.
Psalm CXXXIX. Seoni Part,
Long Metre.
The nvonderful Formation of Man,
\ * nr^WAS from thy hand, my God, I came, " A Work of fuch a curious frame,; In me thy fearful wonders fhine. And each proclaim thy fkiil divine.
I Tbiae eye^ could all my limbs farvey. Which yet in dark confufion lay : Thou faw'll the daily growth they took, Form'd by the model of thy kook,
\ By thee my growing parts were nam'd. All what thy fovereign counfels frart 'd. The breathing iiings, the b' Was copy'd withuaer-ring art.
f At Ut to'fhew my MakerN name, God ftamp'd his Image on my -^rame. And in fome unknown moment join'd The inifli'd members of the mind.
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5 There the young .feeds of thought began. And all the paifions of the man. Great God , our infant nature pays Immortal tribute to thy praife. Pause.
% Lord, fmcc in my advancing age I've afled on life's bufy ftage, Thy thoughts of love to me furmount The power of numbers to recount.
7 I coald furvey the ocean o'er.
And count each fand that makes the fhore, Before my ^fvvifteit thoughts could trace The numerous wonders of thy grace.
% Thefe on my heart are flill impreft. With thefe 1 give my eyes to reft ; And at my waking hour! find God and his love poiTefs my mind.
1* s A L M CXXXIX. Third Part. Long Mctri
•Sincerity prcfefl, and Grace fried \ or, Tbi Htari J e arching GOD,
"i TV/JY' God, whatinwsrd grief I feel,
-LVX When impious men tranfgrefs thy will 1 I mourn to hear their lips profane. Take thy tremendous name in vain.
5 Does not my foul deteft and hate The fons of malice and deceit ? Thofc that oppofe thy laws and thee, I count for enemies to me.
3 Lord, fearch my fon;1, try every thought Though my mvn heart accufc mc noti Of walking in a falfe difguife,
• I beg the trial of thine eyes.
4 Doth fecret mifchief lurk within ? ■ Do I indulge fooi^ unknown An J*
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Oh turn my feet whene'er J Uray, And lead me in thy perfect way.
Psalm CXXXIX. Firfi ^Fart. Ccmmon Metre;
Qov) is e'very^where.
1 TN all my vail concerns with thee, -«- In vain my foul would try
To fhun thy prefeace. Lord, or ilec The notice of thine eye.
2 Thy all-iurrpunding light furveys
My rifmg^and myreil. My public walks, my private ways, Andiecretspfmy breafts ,. .
3 ?vly thoughts lie open to the Lord
Before they're form'd within ; " And ere my lips pronounce the vvord, lie knows the fenfe I mean.
.1 Oh vvondrous knowletige, deep and high ! Where can a cre^iture hide ? Within thy circling arms I lie, Enclos'd on every fide.
5 So let thy grace furround me ftill.
And like a bulwark prove. To guard my foul from every ill., Secur'd by fovereign love.
Pause.
6 Lord, where (hall guilty fouls retire
Forgotten and un known ? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire. In heaven thy glorious throne.
{7 Should I fupprefs my vital breath
To 'fcape the wrath divine, ,
Thy voice would brt^ak the bars of death,' Aad make the grave refign. I A a 8 If
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S It wlngM with beams of morning-light I fly beyond the weft, Thy hand, which muitfupport my flight. Would foon betray my reft.
5 If o'er my fms I think to draw The curtains of the night. The flaming eyes that guard th/'Iaw Would turn the (hades to light.
10 The beams of noon, the midnight-houl' Are both alike to thee : Oh may I ne*er provoke that power From which I cannot flee,
Psalm CXXXIX. Second Part. Common Metre,
Tffe Wifdomof^OM in the formation of Man*
f ^JW'HEN I with pleaiing wonder ftand, ^ * And all my frame furvey. Lord, 'Jtis thy work ; I cwn thy hand Thustuilt my humble clay. 3 Thy hand my heart and reins poffefl Where unborn nature grew ; Thy wifdom ail roy features tiac'd. And all my members dvcw.
3 Thine eye- with nictfc cate furvey'd
The growth of every part ; Till the wfiole fcheme thy thoughts had laid Vv^as copy'd by thy art.
4 Heaven, earth, and fea, and fire and wijld
Shew me thy wondrous Ccill^ But I review myfcif, and iind , Diviner wonders fiifl.
t; Thy awful glories round me fliinc, *
My fltfti proclaims thy praife ; Lord, to thy works of"natur« join 7'hy miracles of gr«t€. ^^ |
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Psalm CXXXIX. 14, 17, 18. Third Paif-. Commoa Metre.
The Mercies of God inmimerabU* An Evening Pfalm.
« 1 ORD, wlien I count thy mercies o'er,, '*-' They Itrike me with furpriie ; Not all the fands that fpread the fhore. To equal numbers rife. 13 My fieih with fear and wonder flandr ,. Theproduftofthy fkill, And hourly bieffings from thy hands Thy thoughts of love reveal, 5 Thefe on my heart \^y night I keep j How kind, how dear to me ! Oh may the hour that ends my fleep Stiii find vsi'j thoughts with thee.
Psalm CXL. Common Metre,
V p ROTECT us. Lord, from fatal harm ; Behold our rifing woes ; We truft alone thy powerful arm. To fcatter all our ices.
3 Their toague is like a poifon'd dart. Their thoughts are full of guile. While rage and carnage fweli their heart. They wear a peaceful fmile. ^
J O God of grace, thy guardian care. When foes without invade. Or fpread within a deeper fnare,^ Supplies our conftaat aid.
4, Let falfhood fie? berore thy face,. Thy heavenly truth extend. All nations talle thy. heavenly grace, Aud all dduiion end.
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5 Wi th daSy- b*ead the "p^or iupply. The cPiufe of jaflke plead j- And be dry church exalted high, v. With Chnit the glorious head.
P s A L.M CXLI. Ver. 2, 3, 4, 5^
Waiehfulne/s and Brotherly Lo^e\ A Morning or Evening Pfalm, I l\,/f '^ God, accept my early vows,
^VX Like morning inccnfe in thine houfe. And lo^t my nightly vvorfhip rife Sweet as tV^e eveaing iacriiice.
-S^ \Vatcti o'gr rny lips, and guard them. Lord, From every r^ili ana heeoltls word ;
or let my feet incline to tread ! heguiUy.path where fioneh lead.
3 Oh may the righteous, when I ftrry. Smite and reprove my wandering way ! 'J'heir gentle words, like ointment fned. Shall never bruife, but cheer my head.
4 When 1 behold them prefc with grief, V\\ cry to heiveh for thsir relief; An^ by my warm petitions prove How much 1 prize their faithful love.
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God is the Hope 0/ 1 he Udplgjs ,
1 ^yO God I mademy forrows known,
^ FroM God J fought relief; In long complaints before his throne I pour'dout'kirmygrief.
2 My foul was overwhelm'd with woes.
My heart be*gan to break ; My God, who all my burdens knows^ Beholds the way 1 take. 2 OnjBvcry fide I call mine eye,
And found my helpers gone. While
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While friends and ftrangers paft me bv Negledlad or unknown.
4 Then did I raife a louder cry,
Andcall'd thy mercy near, *' Thou arc my portion when i die, " Be thou my refuge here.*'
5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low.
Now let tiiine ear attend. And make my foes who vex me know I've an almighty Friend.
6 From my fad prifon fet me free, ^
Then fhall I praife thy name. And holy men fhall join with me. Thy kindncfs to proclaim.
Psalm CXLflL
Complaint of hea^y djjiifiions in Mind and Body, -
Y righteous fudge, my gracious God, Hear whe^ I fpread my hands abroad 5 And cry fc»r fuccour from thy throne. Oh make thy truth and mercy known.
2 Let judgement not againft me pafs ; Behold thy fervant pleads thy grace - Should juiiice i^all us to thy bar.
No man alive is guiltlefs there.
3 Look down iri pity. Lord, and fee The mighty wqcs that burthen me ; Down to the duft my life is brojght. Like one long bury 'd and forgot.
4 I dwell in darknefs and unfeen. My heart is defolate within :
My thoughts in mufing filence trace The ancient wonders of thy grace.
jj Thence I derive a glimpfe of hop« To beiw my finking fpirits up ^
A a 2 I ilretch
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I 0retc3i my hands to. God againj
And thirft like parched lands for raia'i
6 For thee I thiril, I pay, I. mourn ; When will thy fniiling face return : . Shall all m.y joys on earth remove. And God forever hide his love ?
7 My God, thyJcpg aelay to fave, vVi]l fink thy priioner to the grave ;
My heart-grows faint, and dinn mine eye ; Make haile to kelp before 1 die.
%■ T}ie^ HTght is vvitnefs to my tears, )
Ditbefiing pair^., diftreiTingfeaj;3 ; Ob might I hear thy morning voice, How would my wearied powers rejoicfii
« In the?" I truft, to thee I ilgh,, N And lifi my weary foul on high ;
¥oy tiifte {\i waiting all the day, ^ '.
And wear the tirefomc hours away.
4U> B^reak olFmy fetters, I.ord, and Ihowa The path in which my feet (hould go^ . Tf fnares and foes heiet the road, •
i ilee to hide me near my God.
-J I Teach me to ^o thy holy will. And lead me to thy heavenly hill : Let the good fpirit of thy love Condu<ft me to thy courts above*
ij, Then fhall my foul no more complalii^ The tempter tiien fhall rage in vain j And fiefh, that was my foe before. Shall never vex my fpirit more.
Psalm CXLIV» Fhjt Part, Ver. i, 2.
JJ/iJiance and FiSiorj in thejpiritual Warfare*
I ip OR ever bleffcd be the Lord, M^v Savigur and my fhield ;
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He fends his fpirit with his word. To arm me for the field.
2. When fin and hell their force unite.
He makes my foul his care, Inliruds me in the heavenly iight» And guards rae thro* the war.
3 A friend and helper fo divine My. fainting hope ftiall rai.fe ; He makes the glorious viftpry mincj And his fhall be. the praife.
Psalm CXLIV. Second Part. Ver. 5, 4, ^v^* The Vanity of Man ^ and Condefcention of GOJJi
1 T ORD, what is man, poor feeble man^ X-^ Born of the earth at firft ? His life a fhadow, light and vain. Still hafting to the dull.
:i Oh what is feeble dying man> Or all his finful race, That God Ihould make it his concern To vi^t him with grace ?
3, That God who darts his lightnings down 5-
Who (hakes the worlds above. What terrors wait his awful ffowix. How wondroas is his love 1
Psalm CXLIV. Third Part. Ver. la-^^lj Grace ahcve Riches ; or. The happy Nation*
X XJ A?P Y the city, where their, fons Like pillars round a palace fet. And daughters bright as polirti'd ftones Give ftrength and beauty to. the fbitc.
^- Happy the land in culture drefs'd,
Whofe flocks and corn, have lar^e incr^afe t Where men fecurely work or rell, Jfof fons gf pUioder )jxeals;.theif peaw^
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3 Happy the nation thus endow'd. But more divinely bleil are thofe Oa whom the ali-fuliicient LrOD Himielf with all his grace belbws.
Psalm CXLV. Lon^ Metre. The Greatntjs of GOD.
1 Tl/T^ God, my King, thy various praife
Shall fill the remnant of my days j Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raife the Tong.
2 The wings of every hour fliall bear Some thankful tribute to thiue ear ; And^very fetting fun ihall fee New works of duty done for thee.
3 Thy truth and juftice 1*11 proclaim ; Thy bounty flows, an en die fs lire am ; Thy mercy fwift ; thine anger flow. But dreadful to the ftubborn foe.
4 Thy works with fovereign glory Ihine ; And fpeak thy Majefty divine ;
Let « very realm with joy proclaim The found and honour of" thy name.
^ Let diftant tirri-es and nations raife
The long fuccelfion of thy praife : I 'And unborn ages make my fong . The joy and triumph of their tongce. 6 But who can fpeak thy wondrous ^eeds ?
Thy greatnefs ail our thoughts exceeds ;
Vaft and unfearchable thy ways,
Vaft and immortal be thy praife.
Psalm CXLV. r— 7, w — i^.^irji Part*
The Greatnefs of GOD, ^';
I T ONti as 1 live I'll blefs thy nanfie; *^ Yxy king, my God of love ;
My I >
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My work an d joy Ihali be the fame. In the bright world above.- •' '■
iii Great is the Lord^ his power unknown, And let his praife be great ; I'll fing the honours' of thy throne. Thy works of grace-repeat.
Thy grace iliall dweiriipon my tongue %
And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my facred fong
Siiail join their cheer'fal voice.
4 FatVers to fons fhall teach thy-n^me, . And childreo learn th^y-iways j A7C* to COpie thy tr'Jth prnclaini, And-nations found thy praife.
Thy glorious deeds of ancient date Shall through the .wo rid be known ;
Thine arm of power, thy heavenly' Hate With public fplendor fhown.
f> The world is manag'd by thy hands,
TLv faints are rul'd by love j
And thine eternal kingdom (lands,
Tho* rocks and hills remove. ■,
s A L M CXLV. Second Part. Ver. 7,,.^f.'
'The Goodnefs^ of God,^
* d^^^'^^^ ^^^ memory of thy grace, k3 ^^'^y God, my heavenly king ; Let age to age thy righteoufnefs In founds of glory fing.
God reigns on high, but ne'er conSnea
His goodnefs to the ikies ; Throughthe whole i^arth bis bounty fljmes. And every want fujipiies. • 5* With long,ing eyes thy creatures wait On Thse for daily food.
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Thy liberal hand provides their meat. And fillstheir mouths with good.
4. How kind are thy compaflions. Lord ! How flow thine anger movei ! But ioonhe fends his pardoning word. To cheer the fouls he loves.
5 Creatures with all th^r endlefs race Thy power andpraife proclaim; But faints that tafte thy richer grace- Delight to blefs thy name. .P 5 A I, M. CXLV. 14. 17, efc. Third PofU Mercy to Sujgrers ; or, GOD hearing Prayer*
B- J^ ET every tongue thy goodhefs fpeak. Thou fover eign Lord of all ; Thy Hrengthening hands uphold the weakj And raife the poor that fall.
Si- When forrow bows the fpirit down. Or virtue lies diilrefi Beneath ibme proud opprefTor's frown> ThoH giv'ft the mourners reft.
5 The Lord fupports our (inking days,-.
And guides our giddy. youth :«► Holy and juil are all his ways. And ail his words are truth.
4 He knaivs the pain his fervants fe&f^ He heats his children cry. And their beft wifhes-to fulfil His grace is ever nigh.
5: His mercy never fhall remove.; From mea of heart fiiicere ; He faves the fouls, whole humble love Is join'd with holy fear.
6 [His flubborn foes his fword fliall flay,
Aad pieAce their- hearts with pain ;
PSALM CXEVI; 2^/
3ut none that ferve the Lord fhall fay, ** They fought his aid in vain]
[ft'iy lips {hall dwell uport his praife»
And fpread his fame abroad ; Let all the Tons of Adam raife
The honours of their God.]
Psalm CXLVI, Long Metr«>' f raife to GOD for his Goodnefs and TrUtK
T p RAISE ye the Lord, my heart ftioll jdim In works fo pleafant, fo divine ; Now while the flefti is mine abode. And when my foul afcends-to Gob»
^ Praife fnaH employ my nebleft powers^
While immortality endures ; r My days of praife fnall ne'er be paft.
While life and thought and being laft.
3 Why fhould I mike a man my trull ?
Princes muft die and turn to dull ;
'Their breath departs, their pomp and -pcwer.
And thoughts all vanifh in an hour. 14 Happy the roan, whofe hopes rely .
On Jfraei's God : He made the iky.
And earth/andfeas, with all their train.
And none fhall find hi^ promife vain. /5 His truth forever Hands fecure :
He faves th* opprc/l, he feeds the poor ;
He fends the labouring confcience peace.
And grants the priioncr iweet releafe. ^ The Lord to fight rellores the blind ;
The Lord fupports the finking mind;j
}ie helps the ftranger in diHrefs,
The widow and the fatherlefs. " 17 He loves the faints, he knows th»?m \yeIJ* ^1 J3ft|; turns i\^ wicked down to bell";
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Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ; Praife him in everlafting ilrains.
P 3 A L i» CXLVI. As the 113th Pfalm.
Praife to God for his, Goodnefs ond Truth* '
I T'LL praife my Maker with -my breath; J[ And whe'.i my voice is io.ii iu death
^Priiii'e (hail employ my ncblcr powers : My days of praife fnall ne'er be paR, V/hiie/life and thought and being iall. Or immortality endtires. ,
■z Wny ihoiild I make a m?.n my truft ? Princes muft- die and turn to daft ;
Vain i$..the help of F.eili and blood ; Their breath departs, their pomp and pov/er And thoughts ail vanidiin an hour.
Nor can they make their promife good,
3 Happy the man, whofe hopes rely On Ifraei's God ; he made the fky.
And earth and feas with ail iheir train ; His truth forever Hands fecure : He faves th' opprell, he feeds the poor.
And none Ihall Hnd his promife vain.
4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind: The Lord fapports the finking mind ;
He fends the labouring confcience peace. He helps the llranger in diflrefs, 'I'he widow and the fatherlefs.
And grants the prifoner fweet releafe;
5 He loves his faints, he knows them well. Bat turns the wicked down to hell ;
Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ; Let every tongue, let every age. In this, exalted work engage :
Praife him in everlalUng Ilrains. 1
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"^ 1*11 praife him while he lends me breath. And when my voice is loft in death
Praifc ihali employ my nobler powers ; My days of praiie ihall ne'er be palft. While life and thought and being la/t. Or imfaiorcality endures.
Psalm CXLVI. FirftPart,
Tbt Divine Katun, Providence, and Grac»,
' Tj'^-^^S^ ye the Lord ; *tis good to raifc J^ Our hearls and voices in his praifi? :
Hi« nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight.
2 The Lord builds up Jerufalem, And gathers nations to his name : His mercy melts the ftubborn foul. And maltfes the broken fpirit whole,
3 He form*d the liars, thcfe heavenly flames. He counts their numbers, calls their names. His fovereign wifdom knows no bound,
A deep where all our thoughts are drowned,
4 Great is our Lord, and great his might ; And all his glories infinite :
He crowns the meek, rewards the j nil. And treads the wicked to the duU.
Pause.
5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high. Who fpreads 'his clouds around the fky ; There he prepares the fruitful rain. Nor lets the drops defcend in vain.
6 He makes the grafs thej,hill3 adorn.
And clothes the fmiling fields with com ; The beafts with food his hands fupply. And feeds the ravens when they cry,
7 What is the creature's /kill or force ?
Th« vigorous man> the warlike horfc. The
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The fprightly wit, the ad^ive limb All are too mean delights for him.
S Bat faints are lovely in his light : He views his children with delight : He fees their hope, he )knows^eir ftar. And finds an.d loves his iitiagelhere.
Psalm CXLVIl. SeconJ P^U Summer and W:nttt,
1 T ET Zion praife the mighty God , ■*-^ And make his honours known a broad
Por fweet the joy, oar ibngs to raifc And glorious is the work of praife.
2 Our children live fecurc and blell 5 Oar (]i3res have peace, oar cities rellj He it<i,i^ our fons with fined wheat. And adds his ble.^ug to their mear»
5 The chaaging feafons he ordains. The early and t'r.e latter rains ; His flakes of fnov like wool he fendSj, ind thus the fpringing corn defends.
if With hoary froft he ^tz^% the ground % His hail defceads with dreadful foand j His icy bands the rivers hold. And terror arms his wintry cold.
5 He bids the warmer breezes blow ;
. The .ce di^olves tha waters flow ; Bat he hath nobler works an,! ways To call his people to his praife-.
6 Tiro* all our realm his laws arefhown 5 His gofpei thro' the natian knawp j
He hath n^t thus reveai'd his word To every land : praife y€ the L6rd.
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Psalm CXLVII. j.,g, 13--18.
Common Metre.
The Seafons of the Tear,
^ "V^JT-^TH fongs and honours founding loud, V V Addrefs the Lord on high ; Over the heavens he fpreads his qloud. And waters veil the fky. ^
:? He fends his fhowers of bleilings down To cheer the plains below ; He makes the grafs the mountains crcwH^ And corn in valleys grow.
3 He gives the grazing ox his meat. He hears the ravens cry ; But man who taftes his fineft wheat Should raife his honours high.
4, His fteady counfels change the face Of the declining year ; He bids the fun cut fhort his race. And vvintery days appear.
5 His hoary froft, his fleecy fnow
Pefcend and clothe the ground; The liquid dreams forbear to flow. In icy fetters bound.
6 When from hi? dreadful f^ores ort high
He pours the founding hail, The wretch that dares his God ^.t^^f SliaW find his courage falL
7 He fends his word and melts the fnow.
The fields no longer mourn ; He calls the warmer gales to blow. And bids the fpring return.
$ The changing wind, the flying cloud. Obey his mighty word : V7ith fongs and honours foanding loud .i'faife ye the fovereiga Lord. Fs.
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^^ P S J L M CXLVfiL
Psalm CXLVIII. Proper Metr^
Prai/e to GOD from all Creatunt,
^ '\r^ tribes of Adam, join
X. With heaven, and earth, and feas, And offer -notes divine To your Creator's praiie. Ye holy t'lrong Of angels bright^ In worlds- of light Begin the fong.
2 Thoii fun with dazzling rays, And moon that rules the night,. Sh'-netoyour Mr^ker's praife. With ilars of tv/inkling light.
His power declare. Ye floods on high, -^-nd clouds that fly In empty air.
3 The fhining woriJs at:)Cvie in glorious order ftand> Or in fwlft coorfes move, iiy his fuprenie commands
ilef-.-ake the word, A\^>^ all their frame } rom nothing came To praii'e the Lord,
4 I^e m-^v'd\theirroighty wheel: In unknown ages paft,
Ar.d each his word fulfils While time and nature lafl,
in dift'erent ways
I 'is u'orVrs proclaim
His wondrous name,
And ipeak his praife.
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5 htt all the earth-born ^jaG^, And monflers of the deep The filh that cleave the feas^ Or in their bofom fleep.
From fea and fhore Their tribute pay. And Hill difplay Their Maker's poiver.
6 Ye vapours, hail, and friovv, Pralfe ye the Almighty Lord, And ftormy winds that blow To execute his word.
When lightnings fhine Or thunders roar , Let earth adore His hand divine.
7 Ye mountains near the flties. With lofty cedars there. And trees of humbler fize That fruit in plenty bear-^
Beafts wild and tame, Birds, flies and worms. In various forms Exalt his name.
t Ye kings and judges, fear The hord the fovereign king ; And while you rule us here. His heavenly honours fing j
Nor let the dream
Of power and Ilate.
Make you forget
His power fupreme.
9 Virgins and youths engage To founfl'his praifedivine. While infancy and age Their feeble voices join :
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Wide as he reign5_ liis name be furfg By every tongue In endlefs flrains.
1© Let all the natipns fear. The God that rules abcvQ.; He brings his people near. And makes them taile-his love %.,
While earth and (ky
Attempt his praife
Hi5 faints flial! raif«
His honours high.
Psalm CXLVIIT. ^ P araphra/ed lu ■> Long Metre, Vm<verjal Fraife to GOD,
:i J OUD Hallelujahs to the Lord.
*'4. From diftant^woflds where creatures dwell f . Let heaven begin the folemn word, Aj|d found it dreadful down to hell.
'Net€^,^'lis Pfilm tnay lefuvg to the Tune jif the eld with or izjih Pj aim if tbe/elnvo lines be ad- ded to every Stanza (viz)
Each of his works h's name difplays, But they can ne'er complete the praife .
Otherniuife it mufi he fung to the ttfual Turn: of ths Long Metre,
z The Lord, how abfolute he reigns! i-.n every angel bend the knee ; Sing of his love in heavenly ftrains. And fpeak how fierce his terrors be.
2 High on a throne his glories, dwell. An awfui throne of fhining bRfs : Fly thro' the world; O ixm and tell. How dark thy beams pgmpar'd to his,
4 Awake
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A. Awa{ceye tcrapefts and his fame in {bunds of dreadful praife declare J Let the fweet whifper of his name Fill every gentler breeze of air.
5 Let clouds, and winds, and waves agree • To join their praife with blazing fire ; Let the firm earth and rolling fea
In this eternal fong confpire.
6 Ye flowery plains, proclaim* hisfkill ; ^ Ye vallies fink before his eye ;
And let his praife from every hill Rife tuneful to the neighbouring fky.
7 Ye ftubbor^ oaks, and lately pines. Bend your high branches and adore ,* Praife him, ye beads, in different ftrains ; The lamb nvufi bleat, thejion roar.
•8 Ye birds, h,^s praife muft be your theme. Who form'd to fong your tuneful ypice 5 While the dumb fifh that cut the dream In his protefVing care rejoice. "*"
5 Mortals^ can you refrain your tongue. When nature all around you fings ? Oh for a fhout from old and young. From humble fwains and lofty kings I ^
i,o Wide as hi§,yafl dominion lies Make the Creator's name be known.; Loud as his thunder fhout his praife. And found it lofty as his throne.
11 Jehovah ! 'tis a glorious word I ' Oh may it dwell on every tongue !
But faints who bed have known the Lord ' Arc bound to raife the nobleft fong.
1 2 Speak of the wonders of that love Which Gabriel plays on every chord .•
From all below and all above, Loud llallelujah^sto the Lord. • fs\LM
2$S P S A L M CXLVIII.
P I A t M CXI/Virr. Short Metre. Uni've'i/al Prai/t,
1 T ETcvery creature join •*— ' To praife th' eternal God ; Ye heavenly hofls, the fcng begin.
And found his name abroad.
2 Thou fun with golden beams.
And moon with p^ler T2iys, Ye flarry lights, ye twinkling flames. Shine to your M^ker*s praife.
3 He built thofe worlds above.
And iix'd their wondrous frame j.; By his command they Hand crmfove,. And ever fpeak. his name.
4 Ye vapours, when ye rife.
Or fall in fhowers or fnow. Ye thunders murmuring round the fWeSj His power and glory fhow,
5 Wind, hail, and flaOiing fire.
Agree to praife the Lord, When ye in dreadful ftorms confpirc To execute his word.
6 By all h IS works above
His honours be exprcft ; But faints that talle his faving love Should fing his praifes belt.
Pause I.
7 Let earth and ocean know
They owe their maker praife ; Praife him,- ye watery worlds below. And monlters of the feas.
$ From mountains near the iky ,
Let his high praife rcfound. From humble fhrubs and cedars high. And vales and £elds around.
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9 Ve lions of the wood.
And tamer beafts that graze. Ye live upon his daily food,. And he cxpefts your praife,
10 Ve birds of lofty wing.
On high his praifes bear ; Orfjt on flowery boaghs and fing ; Your Milker's glory there.
2 1 Ye reptile myriads join,
T* exalt his glorious name. And Hies in beauteous forms that fhiEe;, His wondrous fkill proclaim. 12 By all the earth-born race. His honours be expreii'd. But faints thaj know his heavenly grace^ Should learn to praife him beft. Pause U. 33 Monarchs of wide command, Prai<e ye th* eternal king. Judges, adore that fovereign hand, . Whence all your honours fpring.
\\ Lf-t vignrons youth engage To found his praifes high ; While growing babes and withering age Their feebler v©ices try.
15 United zeal be fliown
His wondrous fame to raife j God is the Lord ; his name alons Deferves our endlefs praife.
16 Let nature join with art.
And all ^>ronounce himbl^.^. But faints that dwell fo near his heart Shottld fing^-his praifes beit . .
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Psalm CXLIX. ' *
Tralfe GOpf alibis Saints ; ox^The Saints judging the World.
I A LL ye thatlove the Lord, rejoice,
v^ And let your Tongs be new ; Amidft the church with cheerful voles Kis later wonders (hew.
z The Jews the people of his grace. Shall their Redeemier flng ; And Gentile nations join the praife While Zion owns her king.
3 The Lord takes pleafure in the juft.
Whom finners treat with fcorn : The meek that lie defpifsM in duft Salvation ihail adorn,
4 Saints (hould be joyful in their king
E'en on a dying bed : And like the fouls in gflory fmg, For God fhali raife the dead.
5 Then his high praife fhall fill their tong«C8#
Their hand ihall wield the fword : And vengeance fhall attend their fongs^ The vengeance of the Lord.
6 When Chrilt hisjudgsment-feat afcends.
And bids the world appear. Thrones are prepar'd for all his friend^ Who humbly Ipv/d him here.
7 Then {hall they rule with iron-rod
Nations that dar'd rebel : And join the fentence of their God, On tyrants doora'd to hell.
% The royal firiners bound In chains New triumph fhall afford : $uch honour for the faints remain? : ?xdiie ^6 and love the l^Qi^ fsAii
PS A L M CL. t^^.
% ? S A L M CL. I, 2, 6.
A, Song of Praife,
\ TN God's own houfe pronounte his pralfe, X His grace he there reveals ; ^Q heaven yolir jby and vvoader ralfe. For there his glory dwells.
i; Let all your facred paflions move. While you- rehearfe his deeds ; But the great wbrk of faving \o-^t Your higheft praife exceeds,
\ All that have motion, life and breathy '^^_ Proclaim your M^ker bleft ; ' Vet when my voice expires in death, My foul ihall praife hini beili
The Chriftian Doxokgy. Long Metre;
rO Goo the Father, God the Sqqj And God the Spirit, three in oqCj iie honour, praife, and glory given By all on earth, and all in heaven.
Common Metre. ^'
I* ET God the Father, and the Son,
And Spirit bs adorM, ^ Wiiere there are works to make him knowDj I Or Saints to lo\re the Lord. ^
rHS God of mercy be ador*d. Who calls our fouls from death, V/ho faves by his redeeming word, Aad new-creating breath.
To
fl.
To^raTfe the Father, and the Son,
And Spirit all divine, Thre dne in thr^e, and three in 0He>
Let faints and angels join.
Short Metre;
YE angels round the throne. And faints that dwell beloy^', Woriliipthe Father, praife the Son, And blefs the Spirit too.
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As the wyh Pjalm. OW to'^the great and facred three.
The Father, Son, and Spirit hz Eternal praife and glory given, Thro* all the worlds where God is knowsj, By ail the angels near the throne.
And all the faints in earth and heavenc"
Js the \^%th Pfalm.
TO God the Father's throne Perpetual honours raife 5 Glory to Gob the Son, To God the Spirit praife • With all our powers , Eternal king, Thy name we fing. While faith adores-
END or THi PSALMS.
An I N D E Xj OR
TABLE to inda Pfalm fulted to particuhr Svi- jE«T8 or Occasions.
If you find not what Word you feck In this Tahle^ feek ano- "iher of the fame Signification : Or, fcekit under fotrie of the 'more general V/ords, fuch as God, Chrlfiy Churchy !^j/inis, TfuiUtt fravir, Pre[fe^AJjuB'ton, Grace, Deliverance^ D^utO, Sec,
ADAM the firft and fe- cond, their dominion 8.
A^iBiSjYxVj thet^ 4.1, 35. fupported, 55, 145, 14.6, their Prayer 102, V4. 3. Saints happy 73, 119, J4^ij>ff;'f,94.
Jlffi'.ilkns, Hope in them 42, 13, 77. Sup crt.and Profit iig. i^thPart^ Inftruf>ion by them 54, J19, I'irhPdrt f3ndifitd94., 119, l%tbPart» Cour.:ge in them 119, ijih
^ fmt. renacved by Prayer 34, 107. Submiffion to rhein
. 'J23, 131, 39. In mind and Body 143. 'fiiyinj our Gra- ces 66, ii9t 17. Z* Purr, with out Rcj eft ion 89. OfSainc* and Sinners different 94, gepr tle 103. moderated, 125,
4 very great 102, 143, 77.
Ai''d ' Saints Reflexion and Hope. 71.
All feeing God 139.
Angth, Guardian, 34, 91. atl fubjea to Chrift. 89, c -.
Praifc the Lord 103, prefent .n Cimrches 138.
Appeal to God aga'nfi Perfc- cutors 7. concerning our Sin-
cer'ty 139. Humility 131.
Afcenjlon of Chriil 44, C8, 47,
110.
Af, fiance from God 144* i^9,.
Abr.ifjft pra6:icai 14* 36^ 12,
-• * c
Aiiriiutcs cf Gcd 36, ill, 145,147.
AuiLaiiiy from Cod 75, S2.
Brtc^Jildh and E
idwf; Sonl in DIftrefs Defer»:ion 25. rc- fior'd 51. pardor d 78, 130. tl'iffln} cf Cod on the Bufnrfs ai.d Cornfcrts o; L'.fs 127.
S-cJf-'g: of a Family I?.?, y*-*, of a N'uticn 1/4, 147. of rn^ Ccuntr/ 65, 14,'. of a Por- fon I, 32, iT-i.
E'ood c\ Chrift cieinS.->s fro:;i Lin 5i,'f'9. '
^ct^.^ of ?/;t'tiirp and Scr'pSur* 19, iio, 4/i' Part.
P.'otherly
p.MCf 141.
hujlnsj.i of L.
Lev* 1^9,
jiCil 117.
/^Are of Cod OTer !ut
Vj ;:aint3 34.
tianty to the'Poor 37, 41,
112, and }ufllce i-, ua-
iriixed with linprecatieVii i h, Childter. prainnj God 8. nn'-e
Ekfiir.^s IZ7, izS.inflruaiJ
34,72. Con" thefccor.d Ad.zm, %-l\-i AUjuplu^iy J 6. his ^4fcenjTcn 24, 63, xTo. :he ■■^' '■
Fcund:;tlon jtS. ^
I N D fi X,
the Signi of It la. his Co»- dejs^tlfion and Glorification, %. Cc-ccnatit made with him 89. firft and fecotid Cotr.ing 96, 97, o2. the true Dwvld 35. his Death and RefumSion aa, 16, 69. the .ffrer?;rt/ Crea- tor, 102. exsltcd to the AT/wg-- dam a, 21, S, 72, no. our Example 109. i^'tfi/A in his Blsod 51. Cofi' and Man 89. l"'is Godhead zoz. our Hof>e 4, 51. his/7K'^?'/;t2/'ic» and Sa- crifirt /to* the Kingy and the Church his Spoufc 45. his Ki::gdom among GenttUi 72, Sy, 132. hisl.5^5 to Enemies 169, 35. his Majcfty 97.99 bis wt'/wfcrfij/ Kingdom 89, no. his Qbfdiercc and Death 69. hli perfcz a/ Glories and Government 45. praifcd by Children 8. Frieji and King 110 his RefurreFtion on the Lord^i Day iiS. our St rertgTh and Right eoujv eft 71. his 5'z^- ferirgt ami Kingdom^ 2, 22, 69. his Sufenngs for our Sal- vation 69. his ^Tfa/ and R«- proches iZ-^c/.
Cbrijlians Qualifications T5,
24. Church matle of ^rz*f
and Gentiles y 87.
Church its Beauty 45, 48,
32a. the^/>/i'-/>/^fe of Saints
87. huVt on Jefus Chrift 1 18.
drltght and fafery in it 27. De -
j?ra<3;o« of Enemies proceeds
from thence 76. Gathered
and fettled 132. ofthtCs.'z-
, iiUt 4.5, 47' God fights for
her 46, 10, zo, Gods pre-
fence there 132, 84. God's
fpccial Delight 87, ■iiz.God''s
Garden 92- CAng to it 122.
the Houle and Care of Gqu
13^ of the jews vcidCintins
%-j. Its ittcreafe 67* Prayer tH Diftrcfs 80. Reftored by P/-*y- «• 85, 102, IC7. is the Safety ahd Honour of a Nation 48 the fpoufe of Ch/tjl 45. it» Worfhip and Order 48.
Colonies planted 107.
Comfort, Holinefs and PardoA 4, 32, 119, nth and 12th Parts f and Support in God^^, 16. from arjtient Provideuu 77, $43. of Life bJeft 127* and Pardon 1 30.
Company of Saints 16, 109.
Ctvipiaint of Abfence from public Worfhip 42. of Sick- ncfs 6. Defertioni3. Pride, Athcifna, Oppreffion, 9^t% 10, i». of Temptation 13. feneral 102. of Quarrelfome Neighbours 120. of heavy AfHl^ion? in Kind and Bo- dy 143.
Compajfton of God I03, 145> 147.
CoKfmtirhn with Saints io6^
ConfeJJiQn of OUT Pf/trty 16, of Sin, Repentance, and Par- don 32, 51, 38, 330, 143'
Cenjcience tender ng, 13th Part, its Guilt relieved jSj 32,51,130.
CcntentioK complained of 120»
Cofwrtyi with God 119, 2d Psri 63.
Ctn-cerfion and Joy 126. at tht Afcention of Ciirift no. of Jews and Gentiles ^7, 106, 06,
Corruption of Manners general II, 12.
Covnj'ei and Support from Go4 x6, 119.
Courjg! in Death 16, 17, 71. in Perfecution 119, i7thPiT;< ;
CtviHttnt rjiiade wish Chrift 891
INDEX.
fif Grace uncbangeabk 89,
106. Creation and Pruridence 135,
X36, 33, 104, 147, 148. Crfiitarei no Truft in them 62,
^3, 146. vain, and God all-
fufficient 33. Frsifng God
>4S- TpV^/Lr Devotioft 55,
^^ of Humiliation for Difap- pointmcnts in V/ar 60.
Death and Refuricftion of Chiill 16, 69,. of Saints and Sinners 17, 37, 49. and Suf- ferings of Chrifl: 22, 69. De- liverance from it 31. & Pride 49 and the Refurredtlen 49, 71, 8g. Courage in it 16, 17,
' 23. the Effeft of Sin 90.
Pifcnce iA God 3, 121. and Salvation in God iS, 61.
jXeU^xn^ Sinners warned 9 5.
Delight and Safety in the Church 48, 27. 84. in the Law of God iig, 5th 8th & 18th Parts, in God 6 3, 42,
• 73,84, 18.
Deli'va-ance begun and pe*fe£l- erl 85,. from DeJ^alr 18. fr'^m deep Dijlrefs 34, 4c. fruiti Death '^ly 118. from Qp^^rej-
^un and Faftiood 56. from }*e)-fee!it:cn 53,94. by Prayer 34,40, 15, J26. from Shtp- tvr^ck 107. irovn. Slander '^\, Surprjjivg 126.
Deferti<?ii and Diftrefs of Soul 25,13, 38, 143.
jPr/i/-e of Knowledge 119, 9th Part, of Holinefs 119 nth Part, of Comfort and Delive- rance 119, 1 2th Pari, of quickening Grace 119, i6th Part.
Defc/ationsj the Church's Safe- ty io them 46.
Dejpair and Hope In Death tf, 49. Deliverance from it 18, 130.
Devotion daily 55, 134. 141. on a fick Bed 39, 6.
DireSfioH ind Pardon 25. an^ Defence prayed for 5. and Hope 42.
Dijirsfs Qf Soul 25. relieved 51, 130.
Dominion of Man over Crea- tures 8.
Doubts arvd Fears fuppreiHd
3* 3'» H3- Druukard and Glutton 107.
Duty to God and Man 15,
24. Dtvsiing with Godi fee Hea^
mn^ Churchy &C.
£^DUCAT:I0N, Religious. J 34>78. Egypt's Piaguei 105. Ena of Righteous and Wicked
i> 37» Enemies overcome 18. prayed
for 3 5, 109. deftroyed 12, 76,
48. En'vy and Unbelief cured 37,
49. Equity and Wifdom of ProvU
device g, '
E'ueniiig Pfalm A.y 139, 141.
E-vidcncesoi Grace, a6, of Sin- cerity t8, 19, 139.
E-vU Tiines 12. Neighbours i2o. Magiftrates II, 58,82.
Exaltaticn of Chritl to the Kingdom, 2, 21, Z2, 69,72,
110.
Examinatioa^Sf T39.
Exhortations to Peace and Hd- linefs 34.
FAITH aad Prayer of per - fecuted Saints 35. in the Bloodof Chrift 51, 32. in di- vine Grace and Povirer 62, J3Q.
Fsitifu/rgft
N
^nhhfk'iieji of God S9, 105, III, 145, 146. of Man J 5,
laljhcody Blafpheiry, ©"c. la. aiicl Opprcfficn is, 56.
Family Government lor.Lcve and WorHnp ;33. BkiTings 12S.
r-'^'-j and Doabts fuppr-^'^ d 3, 34, 31. in the Vo.fhip cf Corf, 89, 99. of God 119, 13th P^rf.
Tlattery z?A Deceit complain- ed of iz, 36.
Tcnyial W or /hip 50.
Tnilhy of M^n 80, 90, 144.
.Frrt/ft.'w^idiftouragsd 37.
i^nerJjhiphi, BitflingS 133.
Turerul Pfalfij 89, 90.
GENTILES givsii to Chrlft s,22, 72, Church .45,65, 72, 87. Owning the true God 96, 98, 47. CUr'ifiiatiem of Chrlit 8, 45* "Clcry of Cod in our Salvation ' 6n. and Grace promlfcd 84,
97, Sp. G!uttip 7?. &nd Drunkard
107. <p£rt all in all 127. AU-Juffjci- ent 16, 33. his Being Attri- butes and Providence 36, 65, 147. his Care of Saints 7,
54. his Creation and Frcvi- 2cnce 53, 104. ^€, our De- fence aad Salvation 3, 61,
55, 115. Eternal and fove- * reign and hcly 93. Eternal
and 3fi:» mc;-cai 90, los fuitbjuivc^i 105, III, %().Clo- ' rlJicJ and ' vSii:ners faved 69. Coodnefi and Mercy 145, 103. CcoJticJ's 2nd Truth 145, 146. Cs't'i-r^./V'^ Power and Good- ncfs 66. Crct!t and Good 144, 68: 145, 147. the Judge 9.
.5,0 97» iST.W to his Ftfople
M?» 146. his Maje/y c"/ a. u '"rrr'.^fc^'rfion 1:3,' 314 A-'t'-rj' *r.ci luih 36, :c3, J36, 89. i4.(:. mndr 7^ftf« 8. oi Nffturt and Cr^cc 65, hii ' Ft:jtt:i.ui iTr>36, 145, -47. I cur iorticn ard Cifcri/J our Kope £. our Portkn here and he ;ifiir 73. his l~.^er aF.d I:..je)''.y CS, ?G, ^7, 96* P'v;7;<:r by Chile ren 8. our Picfirvcr 12?, 338. prefent in his Clurchei 84, 46. our Si:ef)hcrd z^^ his Sovereignty and Goodnefs to Af<2n 8, 113
144. our Suppcrt and Com- fort 94. Supreme Governor 82, 93, 75. his ytngeanccznd Compafilon 68, 97. C/c- (bar.geable 89, in. his Unl- vcrfal Dominion 103. his Wijdcm in his Works int 129. IVcrtky of all Praift
145, 146,150.
Coed Works 1 5, 24, 1 12. pro- fit Men, not God i6.
Gccdnefs o^ God 8, 103, III, 145, 14^6.
Co/pel hs Glory and Succefs 19, 45, J 10. Joyful Sound S9, 98"! Vvorfljip and Ord^ 48.
Go^)£nin:ent of Chrift 45. from God 75.
Grace its Evidences, or Self- Exanriination 26, 139. above Riches 144, without Merit i5, 32. ofChrift 45, 72. and Providence 33, 36, 135, 136, 147. Prefcrving and refkor- ing 138. Truth and Protefti- on 57. Tryed by Affli<:^lioa 17,^ 66, 125. and Glory 84, 97. Pardoning 130.
Gu)!t of Conlcience relieved 38, 32,5:, 130. '
I
I
N D
TTjRrEsr 55, 126,
//f.^/z/^Sicknefs; and Re- covery 6,'30, 31.- Prayed for 6, 38, 39.
ffiart known to God
Hearing of Prayer and Salvation 4, 10,66; 102.
Heaven of feparare Souls 17. the Saint''s 'Dwel- ling-place 24,
Holinefs-, Pardort and t dmforf 4 . Oeifircd 'i 1 9 , I it\i Part.. .
Hope in Darknefs"i3, 77, I ^3 . of Refarreftion r6, 71. andDefpair in Death 17,49. ^"<^ Prayer 37, for Vidory io. and Di- redlion 42.
Hc/anna oi \\iQ Children 8. for the Lord's Day 118,
Humiliaticn Day 10, 60.
Humility and SubmilHon 13., 139.
Hypocrites and Hypocri-^ fv 12, 50.
'iDOLATRY reproved
jeho'vah 68, 83. reigns 93.9697.
/^iv-r, fee IfraeL
Imprecations and Chari- ty 35. y
incarnatton §6, 97, 98. and Sacrifice of Chriii 40. ' C c
i
Infants 1^9. (e^chtUren,
InfirtiBicn from Go<d '25.
from Scripture 119, 4th
and 7th i*Arts. in Piety
4. ■
ifiruSlinje AJH)»5lions94.
Intemperance puniiHed 78. and parqoned 107.
Joy df Cd'nverfiQJS 126.
Ijrael faved frorh the >^4-
jyriam' jS. faved frorfi Egypt f and brought to Canaan 135, 1 36, 77, 105, 107.. Rebellion and f*unifhment 78. punilli- ed and pardoned 106^ 107. Travels in the Wildernefs 107, 114.
Judgement a ad Mercy 9, 68. Day i, 50, 96, 97, 98, 149. Seat of God 9.
Jujfice of Providence 9. and Treth tovvards Men
Jufiifi^ afion free 32,130. [^NOWLEDQE de- 1^^ fired 19, 1 19, 9th Part.
LAW of (^od. De- light in ir 119. Liberality "rwarded 41^
fl2.
J}ife and Riches their Va- nity 49. ftiorcand feeb'S 89, 90, 144,. ,., '■
LcngiH^\ k'fter God 63, 42. . \ • ' /
/.<?rtf"s Day Pikfm 29
N .. D
X.
1 1 8. Morning 5, 19,63.- Minifieri orAxiVie^ ^5*. ^
La-ve tp cur Neighbour Miracles' in the Wilder-.'. 15, orChiirt^ to. Sinners nejs %\^, - .
^5^, of 0.94 bct'^ tli'in ^/"^r?//'7r^", PTalm ,3, 141% jLife 63'. 0/ ' 60J' upr of a,Sabl3ath'5, 19, 63^
chsngeable io6»-^9. ta Afor//2///>''cf Man 39, 49,^ j^nemies 109, 35. BfOr 90. and Hope 89. an4
therly 133. Luxury puni{h,e.4''J(S.. and> pardoned 107 <
~ r^^/y/'ri^m . warn.ed 58', 82. Qualifica- tions L04. raifed an4 depofed 75.
JTy«» bisrVanj^y'^ mor- ,tal 39,,^ 89, 9Q^ ^44, IjLDminipn pver Crea- tes 8. mprtal &c Chrift cternaj iqzi Wonderful Forniadon 139. ij^tfrri^i:^ mylHcal 45* Mafer of a Family loi. M^Jfifcho/y tepxoye^ 42. apd Bop^ 7y, removed
M^rrzV/comfnTjn and fpc- ciai 68r, ^.hoj. Spiritual Slid TeaiporaLi'03. in- rurnerabie 159. ^ Evcr.-\ lulling 136. BLecorde4
God's flternity 90, loz, yi-riOiV's Safety is .tbe Church 48. rofp^rity 67 , 1 44. Blefl and panlfhed 107. Nanona( jye]iv&Ta.nce 6j^
7>» 7^^ 1247 .^^^' ^"^ folations, the Church's Safety and. Triumph in them. 46, NatuyjofMxn 139.
OBedUnc^e iincere 32, 1 3, 139, better than Sacrifice 50. Old Age, Dea.th^ 90. and RefurretElioii i^t 89.
PARDON, HoHnefs^ and Comfort 4. of liackiliding 78. and Di- rection 25. and Repcn- tarnce prayed for 38. and Confeifion 32. of. origi- nal and. Aclnal Sin 51. Patience under AiRiftions 39. under Pefecutioni
♦ 97' aqd Truth -of God.^ 37j 44- inDarknefs 77,
^5, 103,89^ v^G, 145.; 110, 131.'
Mfi'. . Peme and Holin^fs en-
M^rii difejaimed 16. couraged 3 4. with Men
7l^?^v;Vy^>' Thoughts 63, delircd 120.
t N rr E X.
^eyfccuhd Saints, 55, 44,74 80. 83.^ : ^erjerution^ I>eliverarce f'om it J t 5?, t;4. Cou- jr^ge irjit \i(^,\Ji\\Piirt, Verjecutors pgniihed 7, ^29, 149. Their Folly
14. complained of 35,- 44, 74, 80, 83. Deli^ ye ranee from them 94, 9. 10.
Verje-verance i 38. in Tri- £j]s U9, ij'th ^art.
Fejiilencet Prefervation in it 91.
Piety Inltruclions therc^ in 34-
Pify to the Abided 41. fee Charity, God.
Pleading without repia- ing 39, 123. the Pro- inifes 119, 10th Part.
Pptjr, Charity to them
15, 37.4i> 112- Portion of Saints and
Sinners 11, 17, 37.
Poverty cotifefled 16.
Pradical Atheifm 14. 36.
Prai/e to God from ChiU dren 8. for Creation & Providenc*? 33, 104. to our Creator 100. from all Creatures 148. for Eminent Deliverances 34, 118. General 86, 14^, 150. for the Gof- pel 98. for Health rt- &Qsd ^0, I {6. for Hear-
ing Prayer 66, 102. to Jeliis Chrift 45. ,'" om all Nations 117. an«i Pray- er public 65. for Pifo- teftion, Grace and Trufh 57. fcr Provi- dence and Gruc 36. fbf Rain 65, 147. from the Saints 140, 150. foif Temporal Blelfings 68,
H7> ■
Prayer heard 4» 34 ^^, 6^. in "^rime of War 20, and Hope of Vido- ry 20. Praife public 65. and Hope 27. in Church's - Diftrefs 80. Heard and Zion reftored 102. and Praife for Deliverance;
34-
Preferring Grace 1 38* '• PreJerTjation in public
Dangers 46, 9^1, \\t
Daily 121. Pride and Atheifm, and
Oppreffion puniflied 10,
I 2. and Death 49. Preipjood of Chrift 51,
I id.
Princes vain 62, 146, Profejjinn of Sincerity
and Repentance, ^c*
119, 3d farti 139. Falf«'
50. Promi/es and Threatcn-
ings 81. pleaded 119.
\ot\i part* Prsfperity dangerous 55,
73 • pro/ptreus
I N r> 1 X.
^rtfperoui Sinners > r -
e^ 37' 49^ 73- ProTt:<3ionj Truth ' ?Tid Grnce 57. by Day and Night 121,
Tro-jide)ice, its WiMom and Equity 9. and Crea- tion 33, 13^, 136. and Grac^ 16, i^-]. and Perfe<n:Ion of Lrod 36.its Myflery unfolded 73. recorded 77, 78, 107, in Air, Earth and Sea 3v 65, 89, 104, 107,
i^/ii/»» for Soldiers 18, 60. for old Age 71. for Huibandmen 65, for a funeral 89, 90. for the Lord's Day 92. before Prayer 95. before Ser- mons ibid, for Magif- tfates 101. for Houlliol- ders 1 01. for Mariners 107. for Gluttons and Drunkards 107.
Jpuhlic Praife for private R^ercies 116, 1 iH. for Deliverance i 24. Wor- ship attended on 122. Prayer and Praife 6^,
«+.
PuuiJ^meftt o( SlancTS i, i!,37.
QValifi rat ions of a Chriilian 15, 24. Sickening Grace 119/ l6ih part.
R. 4IN from Hcavcit ^ 135,:^^. 1-^,7. Reconjery from 6ickne(s
6, 30, 116.
Relative Duties 15, 133. Religion aii'i Juftice 15,
in Wcrds and Deed 37. Rriigious Education 34i
78. >i
Remembrance of former Deliverances 77, 143J •<": Repentance i Confeilion & '
Pardon 32. and Faith in
the Blood of Chrifl 51. Re^proach removed 31,
57- Rtjf gnat ten 39, 123-, l^i R.e/olutiens holy 119, 15 th^
part.
Rjjicring Grace 138. 23.
Rejurreftion and Death
ofChrift 2, 16. of the
Saints 16, 17, 49, 71,
and Death 49, 71, 89. Rfiijerence in Worlhip
89,99, Richej their Vanity 49.'
compared with Grace i
144. Right eoHfr.efs^iom Chrifl
71-
SAcrifice 40, 51, 69. Incarnation of Cbrift 40. ^
Safety in public Dangers 91. in God 61. andDe- Jight in the Church 27. Hatnts happy and Sin-
1 N D E X,
Hers curfed i, ii, 1 19. liipart the bcft Com- pany 16. charailerifed
5- H-
dwell in Hea-
ven 15, 24. punifhed Sc faved 78, 106. God*3 Care of them 34. Re- ward at laft 50, 90, 92- Patience and Wond's hatred 37. chafllfed and Sinners deftioyed 9^. die. but Chrilt lives 102. punilhed and pardoned 106, 107. condufled to Heaven 106, 107. Af- flictions moderated 125. judging the World 149.
Sa/vatien of Saints 10.
and Triumph 18. and
Deff^nce in God 62 . by
Chrift 69.85.
Sana^Jied AfHidions 119,
^ In^ party 94.
'^^/^fffubdued 3, 6, 13. Scripture compared v^ith Nature 19, 119, 7th part. InfbudUcn from it 119, 4th /^r/. Delight in it 1 19, 5th and 18th part. Holinefs and Com- fort from it 119, 6th part. Variety and Ex- cellency 1 19, 8th part. Beckons of the Year 6^, 147. Seanans Song 107, Secret Idcvotion. 119, 2d /.?r/, 34. Seeking God 65, 27*
Self- Examinat '-»', or E- vidences of G^uce 26,
1^9* Separate Souls, Heav4?n
■17.
Sici-Bc^DcvoiiQ- 6, 33, 39, 116.
S:cl^e/s healed 6, 30, 116.
S.;f/;jofChriil*s Coming
12, 96, fjfr. . ■ ~ y
S/v of Nature 14. Ori- ginal and a^jal, con- kffed and pardoned 51.
Univerfal 14.
Sincerity 19-. 26, 32> 139-. Proved and rewarded 18. profe-ft 119. ^d-pat't.
Sim of Tongue 12, 34-;
Slander, Deliverance from it 31, 120. •
Souls in Separate State 17, 146, 150.
Spirit given at Chrill*« Afcenfion 68. Hi« Teaching Defircd 119, gthpart, 51.
Spiritual Enemies over- come 3, 18, 144. Blef- fmga and PuniftimentSi,
Spnr.g of the Year 6^, and Summer 65, 104. and Winteri47.
Storm a.Qd Thunder 29, 135,148.
Strength, Repentance and Pardon prayed for
38. of Grace ijS.
INDEX.
^ubmiffioK 123, 131. to Chrift 2. toSicknefs 39.
Sujcrings and Dtath of Chrift 22. and Kingdom of Chrift 2, 22, 6<j, 110.
Support and Ccunfelfrom God 16, for the Afflid- ed and tempted 55. and Comfort in God 94, 119. lA^iYipart.
cj-Emptatiani overcome 3, j&. in SJcknefs 4>
Thau/is public for private
Mercies 116, 118.
threatening y promifesSl.
^hunatr and Storm 29, 135, 136, 148.
^imis evil 11, ;2.
y'-jw^i/r governed 34, 39.
Truji in the Creatures vaia62, 146.
V^AVrr of Man as mortal 39, ^9,144,
of Life and Riches 40. Vengeance and Ccmpaf-
iion 6%,. ^gairift the E- uemies of ihe Ci^'^xeh 76, 249. Vineyard. o| God wafted
80. Unbelief zxid^ Envy cured
37, paniihed 95. VtuLangeakleQo^ 89,1 1 1 Fo<ws paid in the Church
J 16. of Holinef* 119,
WAR, Prayer 11 Time of it 20.
Difappointmeiits there* n
60. \'i£iory 18. Spiritual
18, 144. Warnings of God tO hi|
People 81. IVatchfulnefs 19, X41.
Over the Tongue 39. Weather 65, 107, 135,
147, 148 I Wickednefs of Man 14,,
3^6, 51.
Wintir and Summer 147, Wifdom and Equity of
Providence 9. of God
in his Works iir. Works of Creation an(i
Providence 104, 147,
148. &nd Grace 19, 33, III, 135, 156. Good p/oht Men, not God 16,
World's Hatred ' and
Saints Patience 37,
Woxjhip and Order of
the Gofpel 4S. Delight
. in it 84. with Reverence
89,99. Daily 55, 134^
141 - in a Family 133.
Public 63, 84, 12?,
i32.Abfcnce from it 63.
Wrath and Mercy from
the judgement-Seat 9.
Zi/lL atid Prudence 39- Zion^ its Citizens 15.
ne End of the I N D E X*
H y M N S AND
Spiritual Songs.
H Y M N . I.
A Song to the Lamb that <x'jas fain* Rev,
1 T>EHOLD the glories cf the Lamb, -D Amidft the Father's throne ; Prepare new honours for his namcj
And fongs before unknown.
2 While angels worlhip at his feet.
And faints around him throng. The church on earth with joy {hall meet. And join the heavenly fong.
3 Eternal Father, who Ihall look
Thro' all thy fecret will ? Who but the Son fhall take the book. And open every feal ?
4 He fliall accompliih thy decrees.
And all thy wonders tell ; Lo ! in hlj> fovereign hiind, the keys Of heaven, and death, and hell.
5 He h.ith rcdeem'd cur fouls with blood.
Hath broke the priioners chain ; Hath made us kings and priefts with Gou^ And we with him fhali reign.
6 Now, to the Lamb, that nnce was flain.
Be endlefs bleffings paid ; While faints and angel; fill his train. And glories crown his head.
H Y M N n.
The nati'vlty of Chriil. Luke i. 30. &C. ii- tt*
I PiBHOLD, the grace appears ! £5 The promife io fjIfilFd ; Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears. And Jeljis is the child !
D d
To
302
HYMN III.
2 To'bring the glorious news,
A heavenly form appears v He tells the fhepherds of their joys. And banifhes their fears.
3 Go humble Jkvains ; (faid he)
T'o Danjid^s city jiy ; ^hd promised infant, born to-day ^ Doth in a manger lie,
i}. With looks and hearts jerene. Go, 'vijit QYirJX, your king ; And ilraight a fliming troop was fecn 5 The fliepherds heard them fing— =
5 Glcry to God on high !
And heavenly peaceon earth : Good njoill tt 7m/>, lo angels joy , At the Redeemer'' s birth !
6 la worlhip fo divine.
Let fainis imploy their tongues | With the ceteftial holis we join. And loud repeat their fongs.
7 Glory to God on high !
And heavenly p?ace on earth.. Good 'tuill to rnen^ lo angels joy. At our P.edcemcr^s birth.
Hymn, III.
SubmiJJion to'd^iciive prcnjidcnces. Job. i. 21.
3 l^TAKED, as from the earth we came, -L N And rofe to life at iirl>,- \Ye in the^earth return again, A^d mingle -with our duft,
-2 The dear delights we here enjoy. And fondly call our own. Are but iliort favoars borrow*d now. To be repaid anon.
3 ^Ti<
H r M N IV. 303
3 'Tis God who lifts our comforts high
Or finks them in the grave ; He gives, and (blefled be his name !) He takes but what he gave. *
4 Peace, all our angry paffions then ;
Let each rebellious figh, . Be filent at his fovereign will. And every murmur die,
5 If fmiling mercy crown our lives^
Its praifes fliallbe fpread. And we'll adore the juilicetoo, Which Unkes our comforts dead,
H Y M N IV. ^
The invitation of the gfifpeh Ifa. iv. I2i ^C; *
.1 T ET every mortal ear attend, And every heart rejoice. The trumpet of the gofpel founds With an inviting voice.
2 Come all ye hungry ilarving fouls.
Who feed upon the wind. And vainly ftrive with earthly toys. To fill th' immortal mind ;
3 Eterital wifdom has prepar'd
A foul -reviving feaft. And bids your longing appetites The rich provifion tafte.
4 Come, ye who pant for living ftreams.
And pine away^ and die ; Here yoa may quench your ra^in^ thlrll With fprings that never dry.
5 Rivers of love and mercy here
i n spreading, oceans join ; Salvation in abundance jIovvs i-ike fioods of miik and wine.
6 Gi^eat
3^^
H r M N V,
6 Great God, the^j-eafures of thy love Are everlailing miriCS, Deep as our helpiels miieries are. And boundlel's- as our fins.
H Y M N V,
Bl(Jfedn?fs of gcfpel time. Ifa. V. 2, 7, &c.
HOW beauteous are their feet Who lUndon Zion'shDl, Who bring ialvation on their tongues. And words of peace reveal I
2 How charming is their voice !
How fvveet the tidings are ! *' Zion, behold thy Saviour king, '* He reigns and triumphs here.
3 How happy are our ears.
That hear this joyful fottnd. Which kings and prophets bng'd to know And fought, but never found !
4 How blefloiir ravilh'd eyes.
That fee this heavenly light ; Prophets and kings defir'd it long. But dy'd without the fight 1
5 The watchmen join their voice.
And tuneful notes employ ; Jerufalem breaks forth in fongs. And deferts learn the joy.
6 The Lord difplays his arm
Thro all the earth abroad ; Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their Goo.
Hymn
H r M N vir, 305
Hymn VI. J ^ he triumph of Faith, Rom. viii. 33.
1 \y HO ihal] the Lord's elea condemn,
'Tis God who juftifies their fouls,. And mercy, like a mighty ftream. O'er all their fins divinely rolls.
2 Who fliall adjudge the faints to hell ? 'Tis Chriil who fufi'er'd in their Head ; And, the falvation to fulfil.
Behold him riling from the dead,
3 He lives ! He lives ! and fits above. Forever interceding there :
Who (hall divide us from his love. Or what rtiall tempt us to defpair ?
4 Shall perfecution, or diflrefs. Famine, or fword or nakednefs ?
He who hath lov'd us, bears us through. And makes us more than conqu'rors too.
5 Faith has an overcoming power. It triumphs in the dying hour : Chriil is our life, our joy, our hope. Nor can we fink with fuch a prop.
6 Not all that msn on earth can do.
Nor powers on high, nor powers below.
Shall caufe his mercy to remove.
Or wean our hearts from Chriil oar love.
Hymn VII .
Chrifi our Jirength. 2 Cor. XII. 7,9, 10.
I A>kH, let me hear my Saviour fay, \J Thy Jirength he equal to thy day^ Then I'll rejoice in At^^^ diflrefs. And truH fecure his fovereign grace.
Dd2
2 My
:?o5 H r M N IX.
2 My vvaakiefs fha!l my g!orv prove, Taat po.ve- ma^r aid me from a&ove ; Whea fleili is we^k, mj foul is ftrong ; Be grace my faield aad Ciirill my fjng.
3 All things I do, all fufferings bear. While GoJ, my iTrengih h with me here ; ^\i, he withdrav/a, temptations reign. And pains anil vveaknels rife attain.
4 So Sampfon, when his Jccks were loll, Firfl bow'd beneath philillia's hoft ; Shook his vain limbs with fore lurprifc, Madj feebie iight, and lofi his eyes.
II Y U N. Vilf.
Hoftinnah to Chrifi. Ma. xxi. 9. Luk, xlx 33
^ TT^S'^NNA to the royal Son,. 1~"A Of l>avid*s ancient line His natures two. his peribn one, Ivlyilerious a^d divine.
* The root of David here we find . And offspring is the fame j Eternity and time are join'd in our Enianuel's name,
j Bleft be »vho comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven 1 Hofannah in the higiieft ftra^n To Chrifl the Lord be given ! 4 Let mortals ne'er refufe to tak€ Hofannah on their tongues. Left rocks and Hones fhoald rife, and break Their fiience into fongs.
Hymn IX.
Hope of Heaver: y hy the Refurreaion of Chrift. iftPet. 1,3, 4, 5.
1 TJ LEST be theeverlafting God,
JD The leather of oui: Lord i Be
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Be hts ^bounding mercy prais'd. His majelty ador'd.
2 When from the dead he raisM his Softj
And call'd him to the iky.
He ^ave oar fouls a lively hope
That they fhoaid aetrer die.
3 What though our H is kave doom'd our fleiii
A^vhile with dull to blend. Yet as the Saviour rifes firil. His followers Ihall afcead.
4 There's an inheritance divine
Referv'd a^ainil that day, *Ti3 uncorrupted, undeHl'd, And cannot walte asvay.
5 Saints by the power of Go d are kept.
Till fall falvation come : We walk by faith , as ftrangers here, Tiii Chriit iliall call us home.
Hymn X.
Adoption^ I John, iii. &c. Gal. vi. ^.
i "pEHOLD, what wondrous grace * The Father has beilow'd On finners, of a mortal race. To call x.\itm'-'Jons of Goii !
2 'Tis no fjrprifi la: thing
That we fhould be anknown ; The J.^wilh world knew not their king, God's everlafti ng Son :
3 Nor can it yet appear
How great we mail be made ; But, when we i'^e oar Saviour near. We fliall belike our head.
4 We fhall no longer lie
X^ke flaves, beneath the thrdne
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Our faith ihall Abba Father cry. And he the kindred own.
Hymn XT.
Salvation, Right ecu fnefsy and Strength in Chrift, Ifa. xiv. zi 25.
1 TEHOVAH fpeaks— let Ifrael hear I ^ Let ail the earth rejoice and fear ; While God's eternal Son proclaims His fovereign honours, and his names :
2 *' I am the lafl, and 1 the firft, *' The Saviour God, and God the juft ; *' Look up to me, from diftant lands, •' Light, life, and heaven, are in my hands.
3 '* J by my holy name have fworn, ** Nor ihall the word in vain return ; " To me, ftiall all things bend the knee, ' " And every tongue Ihall fwear to me.
/^. *' In me alone, fliall men confefs
'* Lies all their ftrength and righteoufnefs ; *' But fuch as dare defpife my name, *' Til clothe with everlafliug ihame.
5 *' In me, the Lord, fiiall all the feed " Of Ifrael, from their fins hz freed ; ** And, by their ihining graces prove, ** Their intereft in my pardoning love.**
Hymn XIL
Touth and Judgements Eccl. xi.
1 'V^E fons of Adam, vain and young.
Indulge your eyes, indulge your tongue, Taile the delights your fouls defire. And give a loofe to all your fire.
2 Purfue the pleafures you d*fign.
And cheer your hearts with fongs and wlae;
Enj'jy the day of mirth—but know
Tiiere is a day of judgement loo 1 3 God,
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3 God, from on high, beholds your thoughts. His book records your iecret faults;
The works of dafknefs you have dons, Muft riie unveii'd before his throne.
4 The vengeance, to y oar follies due.
Should litike your hearts with terror through; How will you ftand before his face. Or anfwer for his injur'd grace ?
5 r\lmighty Go^, turn off their eyes From works of vanity and I^e? ; And let the terrors of thy word Awake their fouls to fear the Lord.
Hymn XIII. Advice toTouth y^tt\: xiiy r, 7.
1 "^JOW, in the heaf^bf j^oathful blood. -LX*^ Remember your Creator God : BehoH, the months come hallening en. When you fhali fay— ;%_)'yo>'; are gone t
2 Behold, the aged firmer goes. Laden with guilt and heavy woes, Down to the regions of the dead. With endlefs curfes on his head.
3 The dail returns to daft again ; The foul, i.:i agoiii-^s of pain, Afceiids to Goj ;■ not' there to dwell. But aeari her doom, and fiaks to heil.
4 Ei;eraal king ! I fear thy name :
Teach me to know— -how frail I am--- And when my foal mull hence remove. Give me a maafion ;n thy love. H Y M N XIV. jfujiification by Faith, not by Werh, . Rom. iii. 19-— 22.
I TT'AIN are' the' hbpes, the ions ormea V On their own works have built i
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Their hearts, by nature, all unclean. And ail their ad^ions guilt.
2 Let Jew and Gentile flop their mouths,
Without A murmuring word. And all the race of Adam ftand In guilt before the Lord.
3 In vain, we afk God's righteous law
To juilify us now ; Since— to convince, and to condemn— Is all the law can do.
4 Jefiis, how glorious is thy grace.
When in thy name we truft !
Our faich receives a righteoufnefs
Which makes the fmner juiL
H Y i. N XV. Regeneration i John I.. 13. and in. 3 &:c,
1 J^OT all the outward forms on earth,
Norritts which God has given. Nor will of man, nor blood, nor birth. Can raife a foul to heaven.
2 The fovereign will of God, albnc
.Create? us heirs of grace ; Born in the. jmage of his Son, A new peculiar race.
3 The fpirit, like feme heavenly wind.
Breathes on the fons of ri^ffii ; Creates anew the curnal mind, And forms the mrva afreib.
4. Our quickened fouU a'.vake— and rife From the long ileep of death ; On heavenly things we fix our eyes. And praiie 'im^^loyi our breatk. .
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Hymn XVI.
1 Hea'venin'vifible and holy i i Cor. ii. 9> iO. Rev. xxi. 27.
I JO" OR> eye hath feen, nor ear has heard, Nor fenfe, nor reafon known. What joys the Father has prepar'd For thofe who love the Son.
I But the good fpirit of the Lord Reveals a heaven to come ; The beams of glory, in his word. Allure and guide us home.
J Pare are the joys above the /ky. And a!! ihe regions peace; No wanton lips or envious eye. Can Tee or taile the blifs.
}. Thofe holy gates forever bar Polliuion, un, and lliame ; None ilitill obtain admittance there. But follo^vers of the Lamb.
He keeps the Father's book of life.
There all the names are fonnd The hypocrite in -vain llifili ftrive
To tread the heavenly groiind.
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DSCSrV'D by fnhtle fnares of hell, Adam, our head, our father, fell ; Hi3 unborn rice receiv'd the wound. And heavy carfes fmote the ground.
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'* Let everlafting hatred be
<' Betwixt the woman's feed and thee.
3 " The woman's feed fhall be my Son ; ** He fliall delboy what thou halt done— " Sh^il break thy head- -and only feel " Thy malice raging at his heel."
4 He fpake— and bade four thoufand years Roll on— at length his Son appears ; Angels, with joy defcend to earth.
And fmg the bleft Redeemer's birth*
5 Lo, by the Tons of hell he dies !
But, as he hung 'twixt earth and fkies. He gave their prince a fatal blow. And triumph'd o'er the powers below.
Hymn XVIIL
CoTinjiilion of fen hy the lanvy Ro. vii, 8, &C.
1 y ORD, hovv fecnre my confcience lay, -'^— ' And felt no inward dread;
I liv'd awhile wichort the law. And thought my ims were'desd.
2 My hopes of heaven were firm and bright*
But fmce the precept came 1 ftand convicted by its light. And find how vile J am.
3 I'm like a helplefs captive fold.
Beneath the power of fin ; I cannot do the good 1 would. Nor keep my confcience clean*
4 My God, ril cry wiih every breath.
For fome kind power to fave. To break the yoke of iin and death. And thus redeem the flave.
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Hymn XIX. Lci^e to God and our heighlour. Mat. xxli.
1 ^*T^HUS faith the firfi, the great, command^
-«- Let ali thy powers uLitc, To love thy Maker and thy Goa, With vigour and delight.
2 Then iliali thy neighbour, next in place?.
Thy warin aifc^lions prove ; And he thy kindiieis to thylelf The ineafure of thy love.
5 This rvTofes and the prophets fpokcr.
And jeiua from above; For want of-this the law is broke, .
And all the law is love.
^ But oh, how bafe our paltions are !
How cold our blind'jd zeal! Ldrd/fill our hearts with warm deiires.
To leara and do i\iS will.
Hymn XX.
BleSion, jo'versigH l^ free, Ro. iX. 2.1.
1 / ■•%HE potter moulds the pliant clay,
J^ And forms to various (hapes with e*{i?;. vSuch is our God, and fuch are we. The fubjeds of his high decrees.
2 May not the fovereign Lord on high Difpcnfe his favours as he will, Choofe fome to life, while others die,. And yet be juft and gracious fall ?
3 Shall man reply againfl the Lord,
And call his Maker's ways unjufl, ;
The thunder of whofe dreadful word Can crufh a thoufand worlds to duft I
4 But, D my foul, if truth fo bright
S}iouId dazzle and confound thy figlif^ Vet
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Yet lti!l his written will obey. And wait the great decifive day.
5 Then fhall he make his jufrice knewn. And the whole world, before his throne. With joy or terror, fhall confefs His ibvereign power and pcTdoning grace.
H Y M *N XXI.
Mofes iff Chrift j or,Jin againjt the hnv t^ g0ijel» Joh. i. 17. He. iii. 3, 5., 6, x. 28.
I 'T^ HE law by Mvofes came,
But peace, s.nd Lriith, and \ove, AVcre brought by Chrill (a nobler name) Dtktndiiig frou above,
■1 Amidft the houfe of God
Their diricfent works were done ; Mofes a faithful fervant rtood. But Q\:in'^— a faithful Son.—
"^ Then to his new commands -Be ftriO obedience paid ; O'er ali'his Father's houfe he flands The fovereign and the head.
4 The man who durft defpife
V The law which IvlcfLS brought. Behold ! how t^^rribly he dies For his prefumptuous fault :
5 But forer vengeance foils
On that rebellious race, Who hate to hear when Jefus calls And dare refilt his grtice.
Hymn XXII.
The dtprer.i Succefs of ihe Gsfpely 1 Cor. i. 23, 24. 2 Cor, ii. 16. i Cor, iii 6, 7,
t /">HR{ST and his crofs are all ourthcmej \^J The in; iFries which we fpeak, Ar c
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Arefcandal in the Jewsefteem,
And folly to the Greek ; »
2 But foals, enlightened from abov^.
With joy receive the'word ; They fee what wifdom, power, and love, Siiine in their dying Lord.
3 The vital favor of his name
Rellores their fainting breath ; But unbelief perverts tbe fame To guilt, defpair, and death.
4 'Till God diifafe his graces down.
Like Ihowers of heavenly rain. In vain Apollos fows the ground. And Paul may plant in vain.
H Y M » XXIU.
Children devottd tn God. Gen. xvii. 7. 10. A^fl Xlii.
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CFor ihofi.^ho pradice Infant Baptifm.)
1 'T^HUS faith the mercy of the Lord,
j| *' rU be a God to thee ; *' 1*11 blefs thy numerous race— and they " Shall prove a feed for me.'*
2 Abra'm believM the promised grace.
And gave his fons to God ; But water feals the blefiing now. Which once was feal'd with blood,
3 Thus Lydia fandtify'd her houfe.
When (lie receiv'd the word ; Tlius the believing jailor gave His houfhoid to the Lord.
4 Thus later faints, eternal \<J^r).'^,
Thine ancient truth embrace ; To thee their infant orTspring bring, And humbly claim the grace*
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Hymn XXIV.
Chrlfi^s'Co^paJFen to the Weak eind Tempted,, Hqo. iv. 15, 10. 45f V. 9. Maf. xii. 20.
1 VJCjTITH joy we meditate the grace
^ ^ Of our High Prieft, above ) His heart is made of tendernefs. His bowels melt with lave
2 Touch'd with a fympathy withiii.
He kncws our feeble fram<*, He knows what fore temptadoi^s raean^ For he has felt the fame.
3 Bat rpotiefs, innocent, and pure.
The great Redeemer ftood ; While fatan's firey darts he bore. And did refift to blood.
•if. He, in. the days of feeble flefli, Pour'd out his cries and tears ; And, in his meafure, feeis afrejli What every member bears,
5 Then let cur humble faith addrefs His mercy and his power ; We iliall obtain delivering grace In the diilrefilag hour.
Hymn XXV,
BuhmiJfsGTi and Deliverance f Gen. sxii. 6.
1 QAfNTS, at your heavenly Father's word, •- *. ^^e up your honours to the Lord ;
He ihall reilori vv^hat you refign. Or grant you blclfings more di^jim. ,
2 So Abra'm, wi:h obedient hand, Led forth his Ton at God's command ; The wood, the nra, the k.>/ife he took, Hw arm preprw-'<i t&e dreadful iUokc.
3 '' Abra^jc,
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3 **" Abra'm, forbear, the angel cry'd,
" Thy faith is known, thy love is tryM ; •* Thy fon (hall live-— and in thy race '* Shall all the nations leara my grace."
4 Juft in the lail diilrcirmg hour
The Lord difplays delivering power; The mount of danger is the place. Where we ihali fee furpriiing grace.
H Y M N XXVI.
Pharifee a^id Publican, Luke xvili. 10.
1 TOEHOLD how finners difagree, j 3 '^he Publicaa and Pharifee 1 One doLh his righteoufnefs proclaim. The other owns his gailt and (hame.
2 This man at humble diflance (lands, A id cries for grace with lifted hands ; That boldly rifes near the throne, Ai\d talks of duties he has done.
3 The Lord their different language know3. And different anfwers he bellows:
The humble foul, with grace he crowns. While on the proud his anger frowns.
4 D-^ar Father, let me never be Join'd v/ith the boailiag Pharifee ; I have no merits of my Ovvn,
But plead the faiferings of thy Son.
Hymn XXVtL Holinefs and Grace, Tit. i:. 10-— 13',"
1 (j^O let our lips and lives exprefs v3 The holy gofpel we profe'fs : So let our works an I virtues fliine
To proye ,the doctrine all divjxb.
2 Thus Ihili we bell proclaim abroad T^tf ho>iOttr€ of Our Savio ir God ;
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When the falvation reigns within And grarce i'ubdues the power of lin.
3 Our fielh and fenfe niuti he deny'd, Pafiion and envy Juit and pride ; While juftice, temperance, truth, and love. Our mward piety approve.
4 R.eligion bears o-jjr fpiriis up. While vve expect that blefled hope. The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith rtands ieaning on his word.
H y w N XXVIII.
Lo'vi a7id Charity i i Cor^ xiii. 2 .— 7.
1 1 ET Pharifees, of high efieem, •*— ' Their faith and zeal declare; All their religion i? a dream, if icve be wanting there.
9 Love uifTers long with patient eye. Nor js provok'd in hafte ; ^he lets the prefen't inj'fy die. And long forgets the pail.
J Sh« lays her own advantage by Toteek hernelghbour's good ; So God's own 5on came down to die. And bought our lives with blood. I Love is the grace which keeps her power, la realms lif light above ; There f^aiwi and hope are know« no more, £ttt faints forever love.
Hymn XXIX. jLtligion main Without Levey I Cor, xiii. i, 2,3. 1 Y y AD I the tongues of Greeks and Jews, \^^\^ And nobler fpeech than angels ufe, Jf love be abfcnt, 1 am found Jaikc tinkliftg brais, an empty found.
Were
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Were I infpir'd to preach and tell All that 13 done in heaven and hell ; Or could my faith the world remove. Still I am nothing, without love.
Should I diftribute all my ftore To feed the bowels of the poor. Or give my body to the flame. To gain a martyr^s glorious name— If love to God, and love to men Be zhknt—aU my hopes are -vain : — Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor firey zeal. The work of love can e'er fulfil. Hymn XXX. The Death of a Sinner,
MY thoughts on awful fubjecls roll. Damnation and the dead ; What horrors feizethe guilty foal
Upon a dying bed. Lingering about thefe mortal fliorcs.
She makes a long delay ; *Till^ like a flood with rapid force. Death fvveeps the wretch away !
Then, fwift and dreadful, fhe defcends
Do'vn to the firey coail ; Amonc: abominable fiends,
Htrkh a frightful ghoft.
There endlefs crouds of finners He,
And darknefs makes their chains ; TorturM with keen defpair, they cry.
Yet wait for fiercer pains.
Not all their anguifh, and their bioo<l|
For their own guilt atones; Nor the compaffion of a God
Shall hearken to their groans.
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6 Amazing grace, which kept my breath. Nor bid my foul remove. 'Till I had learn'd my Saviour's death. And well infur'd his love I
Hymn XXXI. The Death and Burial of 41 Saini,
1 ^S^ ^^ ihould we mourn departing Trends ?
Or fliake at death's alarms r •
'T)s but the voice which Jefus fends To call them to his arms.
2 Are we not tending upward too '
As fail as time can move ? Nor would we wifh the hours more flow To keep us from our love. n
3 Why y^ould we tremble to convey
Their bodies to the tomb ? There the dear fleihof J^ius lay. And left a long perfume.
4 The graves of all his faints he blef!:.
And foftened every bed : Where ihould the dying members xt% But with the dying head ?
J Thence he arofe, afcending high. And Ihew'd our ^zzi the way : Up to the Lord our fouls fhall tiy. And hail the riliig day*
6 Then let the la:(l.ldjd trumpet found. And bid our kindred rife ; Awake, ye nations, from the ground. Ye faint*, afcend the Ikies.
Hymn XXXII.
A Itlornlng Song,
X /^NC3 more, my foal, the rifing day ■\J Salutes thy waking eyes ;
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Once more,, my. voice, thy tribute pay
To him who rolls the ikies. 2. Night unto night his name repeats.
The day rene'.vs the^found. Wide as -the heaven, on which he fits
To turn the feafons round.
3 *Ti3 he fupoorts my mortal frame.
My tongae fhsii i'pea'.c his praii'e ; My Ims vvojld rouze his 'vvrath to fla'PCr-- And yer his wrath delays !
4 A thoafand vvrctche.d fouls are fled
Since cne laftfetting fun. And yat thoa lengtheneil oat my thread)- And yet my moments run.
5 Dear Gad,' let all my hours be thine.
While I enjoy the light; Then fhall my ^an in fmiles decline^ And hvirig a plea/ing night.
H y M N XXXIII. ^71 Evening ^cng»
1 T^*^vS/\D -Sovereign, let my evening foog ■*^ Likehoiy inc-^^nfe rife ;
AiTi't the ofl-^rings of my tongue To reach the iony^feies.
2 Through all thedaageE^of the da/
Thy- hand was {1:11 my guard ; And ilill, to dx-ive my wa^ts away, Thy mercy flood prepar'd.
3 Perpetual bUfTmgs from -above
Incompafsme around, B«t Oh, how few returns of love Hatk my Creator found !
4 What have I done for him who dy*^
To fave my wrctchd foul ?
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How are my fol\ies multiplyM, Faft as my minutes roll !
5 Lord, with this guilty ^.eart of mine. To thy dear ciofs I flee ; And to thy grace ir.y foul rcfign, To be renew 'd by thee.
I Sprinkled afrefh with pardoning blood, Vd lay me down to reft ; ^
A3 in th' embraces of my God, Or on my Saviour's breail.
H T M n XXXiy. Lbrd^s Dtii : or. Delight in Ordinandi*
\ yY ELCOME, fweetdayoffeft.
Which Taw the Lord arife ; Welcome, to this reviving breail. And thefe rejoicing eyes !
:?' The King himfelf comes near. And feafis his faints to-day ; Here we may fit, and fee him here. And love, and praife, and pray. 3 One day araidfl the place
Where heavenly glories fhine. Is fweeter than ten thousand day 8 in ail the joys of fm.
^ My willing foul would ftay ^Jn fnch a frame as this ; And fit, and fmg herfelf away To everlafting blifs.
H y M N XXXV« Death and Eternity,
I QTOOP down, my thoughts, which afe ,to rife, O Convcrie a while wiki^ 4e4th :
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HYMN XX XVI.
Think how a gafping mortal lies, . And pants avaf his breath.
His quivering lips hang feebly down.
His puUes faint and few ; Then fpeechlefs, with ti doleful groan.
He bids the world adieu.
But Oh, the foul, which never dies !
At once it leaves the clay ! Ye thoughts, purfue it where it flies.
And trace its wondrous way.
4 Up to the courts where angels dwell, •
It mounts triumphing there ; Or devils plunge it down to hell. In terror and defpair !
5 And muft my body faint and die ?
And muil this Ibul remove : Oh, for fome guardian angel nigh. To bear it fafe above.
^ Almighty Saviour, to thy hand. My naked foul J trult ; My flefn fhall w*itthy kind command. To mingle with the dulh
H Y M xN XXXVI.
Frailty a^d Folly.
1 XJOW fhort and hafly is our life !
How vaftour fouls' aifairs ! Yet (enfelefs mortals vainly Ih-ive To la villi out iheir years.
2 Our days run though tlefiy along.
Without a moment's fiay ; Jufl like a f^ory, or a fong,' We pafs our lives away.
3 God, from on high, invites us home,
But we march heedlefs on;
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And, ever haftening to the tomb. Stoop downward as we run.
4 How we deferve the dcepefl hell.
Who flight the joys above ! What chains of vengeance fhodd we feel, Who break fuch cords of Idvc 1
5 Draw us, O God, with fovereign grace.
And lift our thoughts on high. That we may end this mortal race. And lee falvation nigh.
Hymn XXXVII.
Breathing p.ficr the hcly Spirit,
1 /^OME, holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, ^-* With all thy qukkening powers. Kindle a iiame of facred love
Jn thefe cold hearts of ours.
2 Behold us groveling here below,
Engag'd in tr;fiing toys 1 Our louis can neither fiy, nor ^o. To reach eternal joys.
3 In vain we time our formal fongs.
In vain, wc ftrive to rife ; Kofannah's languifh on our tongues. And our devotion dies. *^
. \ Dear Lord ! and ihall we ftill reraain ' .ij^ln this declining (late r Oiir love fo faint, To cold to thee, ' • And,thineto US} fo great ?
5 Comtys^^ly Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers ; Come, Ihed aLrcad^ Saviour's love>' And that il^aii kirtdle ours. -
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H T M H XXXVIIf.
Chrift's Intercejion,
1 npHE great Redeemer's gone
A To Itand before our God, To fprinkle o'er the flaming tferon* With his attoning blood.
2 No firey vengeance now.
No burning wrath comes down : If jaftice calls for" fmners' blood. The Saviour Ihcvs his own.
3 Before his Father's eye
Our humble fuit he moves ; The Father lays his thunder by. And looks, and fmiles^ andioves^
4 Now may our joyful tongue*
Our Maker's honour ling : Jefus, the priefl; receivtcj our fongs. And bears them to the king.
5 '* On earth thy^ mercy reigns,
'* And triumphs aii above ; *' But, Lord, 'how weak our mprtrd ftralw ** To fpeak imniortal Icve !
H r M N XXXTX. Beii^, or, 'Vengeance of Gol.'.—-
1 XTCTJTH holy fear, and humble fong,
▼V The dreadful God our fouls adjrc ; Reverence and awe become the tongue Which fpeaks the terrors of his powet.
2 Far, in the deep, where darknefs dwells. The land of horror and defpair, Ju[lice has built a difmal hell, A^idiaidher Uores of vengeance there.
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3 There fatan the firft iinner, lies; And roars, and bites his iron bands ; In vain the rebel ftrives to riic,
Crulh'd with the weight of heavenly hands.
4 There guilty ghoHs, of Adam's race. Shriek out, and howl beneath thy rod ; Once they could fcorn a Saviour's grace. And fo incens'd a dreadful God.
5 Tremble, my foal, and kifs the Son- Sinner, obey thy Saviour's call ;
Elfe yonr damnation hailens on. And opening hell awaits your fall.
H y M jj XL.
Lon.^e to thi Creatures is da^gerom*
3 "LI OW vain ar« all things here below 1
How falfe, and yet how fair I Each pleafure hath its poifon too. And ev'ryfweet— a fnare.
j3 The brighteft things below the {k.y Give but a flattering light ; Vv'e Ihould fufpeif^ fome danger nigh. Where we polTefs delight. ^ Onrdearcftjoys, and neareft friends, rhe partners of our blood, flow they divide our wavering minds* And leave but half for God 1
4 The fondnefs of a creature's love.
Allures the flattering fenfe I Thither the warm affections move. Nor can we call them thence.
5 Dear Saviour, let thy beautiej, be
My foul's eternal food ; And grace command my heart away From all created good.
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H Y M N XLl.
Shortnefi of Life, and goednefs sf God,
I ^T^IME, what an empty vapor 'tis 1 A And days, how fwift they are 1 Swift as a feather'd krrow flies. Or Jike a ihooting fiar.
a Oar life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh ; The moment when our lives begin. We ali begin to die. 5 Yet mighty God ! our fieeting days Thy lafting favours fhaVe ; A^iA flill the bounties of thy grace. Enrich the rolling year.
4 'Tis fovereign mercy finds us food, Aad we are cloth'd by love : While grace ftands pointing out the road. That leads our fouls above.
J Thus we began the lafting fbng ; And when we clofe our eyes. Let ages down thy praife prolong. Till time and nature dies.
Hymn XLII. Qod the Thuttdenr c—'Or, the laji Judgment ^'Ond
HelL *
1 OING to the Lord ye heavenly hofls, ^ And let the earth, adore :
Let death and hell, thro' all their coaila. Stand trembling at his power.
2 His founding chariot (hakes the (ky.
He makes the cloud his throne ; There all his flores oflightning lie, 'Till vengeance darts them down,
• Made in a great Sorm of Thunder, Auguft 20th, 1697,
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3 Before him rolls a fiery flream —
And fronihh awful tongue A fovereign voice divides the flame, Aftd thunder roars along !
4 ThinkjiQ my foul, the dreadful day
Whea^ttiis incemed God Shall rend the &y, and burn the ^a. And fend his wrath abroad 1
i; Whar {hill the wretch, the finner do ? He once dcfy'd the Lord : But he fhall dread the thunderer ao-Wi And fink beneath his word."
6 Terapeftr/of angry fire fhall roll To blaft the rebel worm ; And beat u^on his naked foul la one eternal florm.
H Y M K XLIir.
A Funeral Thought.
HARK, from the tombs, a doleful found. Mine ears attend the cry — *' Ye living men, come, view the ground ** V/here you muft fhortly lie. . .. . '
■^ •* Prince*, this clay mufl be your bed, '* In fpite of nil your towers ; *' The tall, the wife, the reverendnead ** Muft lie as low asour's.
5 Orcat God, is this our certain doom ?
And are we Hill fecure ! Still walking downwards to the tomb. And yet prepar'd no more !
4 Grant us the powers of qaickening^race. To fit our fouU to fly ; Then, when W2 drop this dying HeHi, We'll rife above the iky.
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Hymn XLIV. The Lord's Day ; or. The Rejurreaion <?/'Ghrift, .
s r^ LEST morning, whofe yoii^g dawning rays -* ■' Beheld our rii'^ng God ;, Which faw him triumph o'er the duft. And leave his dark abode ! ^
! In the cold prifonof a tomb The dear Redeemer lay ; 'Till the revolving fkies had brought The third, th' appointed day.
; Keli, and the grave, unite their force To hold our God in vain ; The lleeping Conqueror arofe. And burft their feeble chain.
. T'o thy great name,' almighty Lord,
Thefe facred hours we pay ; ;And loud Holannas {hall proclaim
The triumph' of the' day.' ''
H y M N XLV,
The Chrijiian Warfare, '
CTAND up, my foul, (liake ofFthy fears, *-^ And gird the gofpel-armonr on ; March to thegates ofendlefs joy. Where Jefus went and claim'd his throne*
YitW, and thy fins refill thy courfe; But hell and iin are vanquilh'd foes ; Thy Jems nail'd them to the crofs. And fung the triumph when he rofe..
Then let my foul march boldly on, Prefs forward to the heavenly gate ; There peace and joy eternal reign, And glutering robes for conquerors wait,
Ther^ fiiall I wear a flarry crown, A»*i triumph in almignty grace j
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While all the armies of the fkiet Join in ray glorioaa Leader's praife*
H T M N XLVI,
Salivation,
1 QaLVATION! Oh, the joyful found*-
'Tis plcafure to our ears ; A fovereign balm for t^tvy wound, A cordial for our fears.
2 Bury'd inforrow, and in fin>
At hell's dark door we lay ; But we arife, by grace divine. To fee a heavenly day.
3 Salvation ! let the echo fly
The fpacious earth around. While all the armies of the iky Confpire to raife the found.
H Y M K XLVII.
Cvoh on him *whcm they pigrceJy and mourn* \. TNFiNITE grief! amazing woe I -*> Behold my bleeding Lord ! Hell and the Jews confpire his death. And ufe the Roman fword.
7, Oh ! the fharp pangs of fmarting pain My dear Redeemer bore. When knotty whips, and ragged thorns, Hit) facred body tore !
5 But knotty whips, and ragged thornsj In vain do I accufe ; Jn rain I blame the Roman bands.
And more infuking Jews:
if 'Twere you, my finsj my cruel fini, . ^ His chief tormentors were ; Sach of my crimes became a nail ; And unbelief— ;'.-c fpear,
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*Twerc you that puH'd the vengeance down
Upon his guiltlefs head : Break, break, my heart— Oh, burft mine eyes>
And let my forrows bleed 1
Strike, mighty grace, my flmty foal.
Till melting waters flow ; And deep repentance drown mine cyc$
in undiflembled woe !
Hymn XL VIII.
The Both ef God's Decrees,
J T ET all the race of creatures lie -L' Abas'd before their God : Whatever his fovcreign voice has fbrm'4 He governs with a nod.
2 Ten thoufand ages ere the fkies
Were into motion brought ; All the long years and worlds to convs Stood prefent to his thought.
3 U light attend the courfe I run,
'Tis he provides the rays ; And 'tis his hand which hides my fun^ U darknefs cloud my days.
4 Yet I would not too far enquire.
Nor vainly long to kt In volumes of his deep decrees. What lines are mark'd for me.
5 When he reveals the book of life.
Oh, may I read my name Among the chofen of his love. The followers of the Lamb.
Hymn XLTX.
The World's Three chief Tsmptatisnu i "^IX/HEN, in the light of faith divine, ▼ T We look on things below.
Honour*
Honour, android, and feifual joy. How v^ain and dangerous too.
2 Honour's a pufF of roify breath ;
Yet men expofe their blood. And venture;, ieverlafting death. To gain that airy -good.
3 V/hilft others ftarve the nobler' mind.
And feed on fhining duft ;
They rob the ferpent of his. food,
T' indulge a fordid luih' .
4 The pltafures which allure the fenfe^
Are dangerous fnares to fouls ; .
There's but a drop of flattering fweefj And dalh^d with bitter bowls.
5 God is mine all-fufficient good.
My portion, and my choice ; In him my vaft dcfires are fiil'd. And all lifiy po^Vers rejoice.
6 In vain the world accolls my ear,.
And tempts my heart anew ; 1 cannot buy your biifsfo dear. Nor part with heaven for you.
Hymn L.
Chri/l's CcmmiJJiony John iii. i6, 17.
1 /^Ome, hvippy fouls, approach your God, ■^-^ With new melodious fongs;
Co Tie 5 tender to almighty grace The tribute of your tongues-
2 So flrange, fo boundlefs was the love
Which pity'd dying mec,
The Father fent-his-equ?.i Spn
To give them life again.
3 Thy hands, my Saviour, were not arm'd.
With a revenging rod 5
Norhai cammiffion to perforin The vengeance of a God.
4 Bat all was mercy---all was love And wrath forfcok the thrcne ; When Chrift. defcended from above. And brought falvation down.
Hymn LI.
God ghr-ified in the Go/peL . ,
I 'ip H E Lord, dcicending from above^ * Invites his children near ; While power and truth, and boundlcfs lovf Difplay their glories here.
* l^ere in the gofpers wondrous frame,
Freih wifdom we may view ;
A thousand angels learn thy.- name.
Beyond whate'er they knew.
3 Thy name is writ in faireft lines. Thy vvon ders here we trace ; Wii'dom thro' all the myllery fliines. It fiiines in Jem^' face.
♦ The law its beft obedience owes
To our incarnate God y , And thy revenging juftice fhowj Its honours in his blood*
5 But ftill the luflre of thy grace
O ir warmer thoughts employs , Giids ths whole icene with brighter rays, Aai more exalts our joys.
H Y M s Lir.
C/rcu;Ttci/ion and Baptifm. (Written mljfor thoje uoho prd3i/e the ^apti/m of
Infcints.) i r\NCE did thefons of Abra^m pafs V/ Beneath the bloody feal of grace;
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The young difclples bore the yoke, *Till Chrift the painful bondage broke,
« By milder ways doth Jefus prove His Father's covenant, and his love ; He feals, to faints his glorious grace. And kindly owns their infant race.
5 Their feed is fprinkled with his blood. Their children fet a-part for God ; His fpirit on their offspring's fhed. Like water pourM upon the head.
4 Let every faint, with cheerful voice. In this large covenant rejoice ; Young children, in their early days» Shall give the God of Abra'm praife.
Hymn LIU.
The Example ofQWi?t,
I TV/TY dear Redeemer, and my Lord, yy^ J read my dutv in thy word: But in thy life thy law is beft In living charafters cxpreft.
C Such was thy truth, a-nd fuch thy zeal.*- Such deference to thy Father's will- Such love, and meeknefs, fo divine, I would tranfcribe, and make them mine.
3 Cold mountains, and the^midnight air, Witnefs'd the fervor of thy prayer ; The defert thy temptations knew. Thy conflii^, and thy viil:ory too.
4 Be thou my pattern— make me bear More of thy gracious image here :
Then God, the Judge, (hall own my name Among the followers of the Lamb.
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^ Hymn LIV.
The Dfceitfulnefs of Situ
^IN has athoufand treacherous artJ
To praft'Ce on the mind ; With flattering looks (he tempts our heart*. But leaves a iHng behind.
With names of virtues Ihe deceives
The aged and the young ; And, while the heediefs wretch believes*
She makes his fetters ftrong.
She pleads for all the joys ihe brings.
And gives a fair pretence ; But cheats the foul of heavenly things.
And chains it down to fenfe.
4 So, on a tree divinely fair. Grew the forbidden food ; Our mother took the poifon there. And tainted all her blood.
Hymn LV.
Cbrijiian Virtues,
\ ]^ TRAIT is the way, the door is ftrait;. Which leads to joys on high ; *Ti8 but a few who find the gate. While crouds miftake, and die,
2 Belovcdy^^muftbe deny'd, *
The mind and will renewed, Pallion fupprefs*d, and patience try*d. And vain deiires fubdu'd.
3 The fovc of gold be banifhM hcnccj
(That vile idolatry) And every member, every fenf« In fwcct fubjedion li«. .
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4 The tongue, th^t moll unruly power,
Reqaires a ilrong reilraint :
We mail be watchful every hourV
And pray, but never faint.
5 Lord ! can a feeble helplefs worm
Fulfil a tiifli fo hard ? Thy grace mall all my work perform^ And give the fret reward.
Hymn LVI.
CommMnion *witb Chrifl anti nvith Saints* I Cor. X. 1 6, 17,
1 TESUS invites his faints
*^ To meet around his board ; • Here pardonM rebels fit and hold Communion with their Lord.
2 For food he gives his flelh ;
He bids us drink his blood : Amazing favour ! matchlefs grace. Of our defcending God !
5 This holy bread and wine.
Maintain our fainting breath. By union with our living Lord, And intereft in his death.
4 Our healsnly Father calls
Chriil and his members one ; We the young children of his love. And he the firft-born Son.
5 Let alJ our powers be joinM
H;s glorious name to raife :
Ple^ifure and love fill every mind,
And every voice be praife.
Hymn LVIL
The Memorinl of our ahfent Lordy John 3lvL l4»
Luke xxij. 19. John xiv. 3. 1 npHE Lord afcends above the ikies,
A Wiierc our weak fenfes reach him not ;
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/ind carnal objef>s court niir eyes.
To thri.'fl the Saviour from our thought.
2 'He knows what wandering hearts we have.
That loic the me-mory of his face ; And, to refretli our minds, he gave Theis kind memoiials of his grace.
3 7 he Lord of life this table fpread With his own flelli and d)ing blood, \Vc on tfte rich provifjon feed, '
And taile the wine, and biefs our God,
^-4 Let finfj] fweets be all forgot.
And earth g,ow ids in oar efteem ; Chrift a lid- hit iove fill every thought. And faith and hope be i\x^6. en him.
5 Whim he is abfent from our fight, 'I'is to prepare our fnuls aplacc ; That we may live in heavenly light. And dwell forever near his face.
H Y M N LVIIT.
Chrirt C;v,r/,/>'V; the W^ifdom and Ponver tf God,
1 T\JATURE with open volume flands,
-fc- * To fpread her Maker's praifc abroad ; And every Ir-boiir of his hands Difplays the wildom of a God :
2 But in the grace which refcu'd man, Llis brighteii; form of glory fhincs ; yicvc, on the crofs, 'tis faireft drawn In precious blood, and crimfon lines.
3 Here I behold his inmoft heart.
Where grace and vengeance ftrangely join 5 Piercing his Son with fharpeft imart. To make the purchas'd pleafures naine.
4 Oh ! the fwtet wonders of that crofs. Where G«d, the Saviour, iov'd and dy*d I
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Her nobleit life my fpiritdra»vs
Prom his dear wounds, and bleeding fide,
i, i would forever fpcak his name in rounds to mortal ears unknown. With ar.gels join to praife the Lamb, Audworihip at his Father's throne.
H Y M K LIX.
T^e Gofpel.Ftaft, Luke xiv. 16, &Co—
\ XJOW rich are thy provifions, Lord! Thy table furnifh'd from above ! l^he fruits of life o'erfpread the board. The cup o'erflows with heavenly love.
2 Thine anticnt family, the jews. Were firlt invited to the fcail : We humbly take what they refufc. And Gentiles thy falvation tafte.
3 We arc the poor, the blind, the lame ; And help was far, and death was nigh 1 But at the gofpei call, we came.
And every want received fupply.
4 From the high way which leads to hcl]> From paths of darknefs and defpair. Lord, we arc come with thee to dwell. And feel thy gladfome prefence here.
5 Our everlafting love (hall flow. To him who left his bleil abode.
And fought thefe darkibme realms delow? T»-bring us wanderers back to God.
K Y M N LX.
Our Lord jcfus at his oixn tablto
Xli]L mrmory cfour dying Lord s. Awakci a tharvkful tongue : How rick he fpread liis royal board. And biefs'd the bod, and -fung.
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2. Happy the men who eat this bread. Bat doubly-bleis'd was he Who gently bowM his loving head. And lean'd it, Lord, on thee.
3 By faith the fame delights we taila
As that great favorite did. And fit and lean on Jefus' breall. And take the facred bread.
4 Down from the palace of the fkies ;
The King of grace defcends !
'< Come my beloved, eat (he cries)
" And drink faivation friends.
5 Hofannah to his bounteous love.
For fach a feall below ! And yet he feeds his faints abov« With nobler bleflings too.
6 Came the dear day, tlie grorious hour.
That brings our fouls to God, Then we Ihall need thefe types no more. But t<e the heavenly food.
H y M K LXr.
Grace and Glor^ by ths Death of Chr'tji.,
1 \XT HILE fitting round oar father's board,
T T We raife our tuneful breath j Our faith beholds our dying Lord, And dooms our fins to death.
2 We fee the blood of Jefus fljed.
Whence, all our pardons rife ; The fmner views th' atonement made. And loves the facrifice.
3 Thy cruel thorns, thy (hameful crofs ;
i'rocure us heavenly crowns : Our gain arifes from thy loi's ; Our healing, from thy v/ounds.
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4 Not all the race of mortals here. Who dwell .in feeble day. For thee can equal iuirerings bear Or equal. thanks repay. °
H Y M N LXII.
Dinjzne Clones tind Graces.
' Tll'^^ ^aif thy glcM-i'es here difplay'd, J-Ti Great Gcd, how bright they ihine While at thy word we break the bread. And pour the i^owing wine !
2 HtTQ thy revenoing jufliceflands,
^ And pleads hs dreadful caufe ; Here faving mercy fpreads rqi hands. Like Jefus on the crofs.
3 Thy faints attend with every gracs
On this g-reat facrifice ; And love appears with cheerful facc^^ And faith with lifted eyes.
4 Oar cheerful hope that waiting fits.
To heaven directs her fight ; Here every warmer paffion mae:^. And Itfor.ger powers unite.
5 Zeal and revenge perform their part.
And rifing fm deiboy ; Repentance com.es with aching heart. Vet ne'er forbids the joy.
6 Dear Saviour, change our faith to light;,
Let fin forever die ; Then iliall our louls be all delight. And t\tTy tear be dry.
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H r M N LXIV. Hymn LXIII.
Our Saviour prefent at his Table,
1 /^OME let us join the facred foag ^^ To our afcended Lord;
Ye faints and angels round his throne. And we around his board.
2 Tho' rais'd beyoad the worlds of light.
His brighter glories fhine, Where purer fouls enjoy the light And presence more divine.
3 Y«t here, unfeen by mortal eyes.
The bouadleis God rendes. Renews the atoning facrince And o'er the feall pre fides.
4 Let every hand that fhares-the fool
And every heart vvith fear, Feel the full prcfence of the God, That fpreads his bounties here.-
5 Sut Oh, the love, the wondrous love
Tihe bleeding Lord di'.plays;
Shall earth's united fongs imoiove.
And heaven's eternal pralfe.
H Y M IT LXIV. Inviiufwn to ths goJpeUfeaJi.
1 ' I '•HE King of heaven his table fpreads, ^ And dainties crown t!ie board j Not E-aradife with all its joya Coald luch delight affjrd.
2 Lo-i in tV.e blood that Jefus {a^A, To raife the foul to heaven« >' Pardon and peace to dviag men, And endJiifs life is given.
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3 Ye hungry poor, that long have ilray'd
In /insG&rk mazes, come ; Come from the Yv^dgci and hig^hways. And grace inall find you room.
4 Millions of fouls, in glory now>
Were fed and feafted here. And miliions more, ftill on the way, Aroanc the board appear.
5 ^^n-<:hings a^^e ready, come away,
I"' or weak excufes frame ; Ai)!.;':;ie your places at the fe^. And biefs the founder's name,
H 1- u N LXV.
Innumerable mtrcies ackmticJedged* \ T ^s^ giad arnazemenr, Lord, 1 ftand, ^ Amidii the bounties of thy hand ; How numberieis thofe bounties are \ How rich, Jiow various a r^d how fair !
2 But oh, what poor returns I bring ! VVhatlifeiefs fongs ofpraife 1 fmg I Lord. I ccnfefs^ wiih humble (hamc. My offerings fcarce tt\ZTSt the name.
5 Fain would my labouring heart devifc Some nobler gift and facrifice ; It fjnks beneath the mighty load That 1 iTiould render to my God.
4 To him I confccrate my praife. And vow the remnant of my days ; Enlarge my loul with grace divine. And make ic worthier to be thine.
5 Give me at length an angel's tongue,
ib found thro* neavea the grateful fong; A theme fo great, my voice ihall raife. And crown eternity with praifc.
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Hymn LXVI.
For a 'Vacant Ccngregaiion*
Go 9 of heaven, whofe gentle ray, Ulumes the worlds of light. Thy wlfdom rule? the realms of day. And leads the hofl of night.
2 Behold thy waiting fervants ftand^
And claim with feeble cries. Some fkilfui guide with gentle hand To lead us to the fcies.
3 While abfent from thy tCinple, Lord
Like wandering flocks we flray We iofe the memory of thy word And wade the facred day.
4 And when, within thefe walls of thine
We find our wonted place ; How faint our feeble voices joi?i To feek thy pardoning grace. '
5 x^lmighty Saviour, hear our prayer.
Some chofen fervant. raife. For us the bread of life to fhare
And help our lips to praife. 4 Then in thy houfe, with joy unknown
WeMl raife a nobler fong. Till we ihall meet around thy thron«.
And join the heavenly throng.
Hymn LXVIL For a Nevj-Tear'^s Day,
1 INTERNAL Source of every joy,
^ Thy praife ihall every voice employ. While we within thy courts appear. And ling the bounties of the year.
2 As worlds of glory round thee roll. Thy hand fupports the iledfall pole,
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Direds the fun what hour to rife. And darknefs when to veil the flcies.
3 The fl*>very Spring at thy coRimand ^nabalms the air, a,nd paints the land ; The blazing beams of Summer ihine I To raife the corn and cheer the vine.
4 Thy hand in. Autumin richly pours The copious fruits along the iKores* Wkile wintry ftorms dire£t our eyes With fear aad wonder to the fkies.
5 Seafons, and months, and weeks, and dafs Demand returning fongs ofpraife ;
The opening light and evening fliade Shall fee the cheerful homage paid.
6 And Oh, may our harmonious tongue* In worlds unknown, purfue the fongs ; A'^A in thcf; brighter courts adore, W^iere days am years revolve no more.
Hymn LXVIII
A Hymn for Marriage,
1 •'^REAT God, v/noform'd for fecial joys V_^ Q^i* natures by thy power and grjice. And join'd in bieii: coa.iubial ties,
Tiie parents of our favoarM race.
2 0«r Saviour, our afcended Lord,
In Cana once a heavenly gneft, Whofe bounty cheer'd, the friendly board Waofe prefence gracM the nuptial feaxl.
3 Attend with fillies of heavenly love.
The pair thy facred laws combine ; Their uriioa biefs, their vows approve. And crown the rites with grace divine.
4. Let k)ve : iTill th§ir mutual toils, And every focial blifs bdbw;
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Increafe each joy with friendly fmiles. And Ihare and foften every woe. 5; While each a kindly aid imparts. To rufi iecuxe the heavenly race ; And make t.icir dwelling and their hearts, , Perpetaal te^-nples of thy praife.
6 When death diffolves thefe facred ties, Miy each to happier rea!:Tis reinove ; There meec and range t tie peaceful iki;;33 In bands of everlailing love.
Hymn LXIX. Qhrifi^s Afcenfion*
J TT AI L the day that fees him rife, XjL RivKh'd from our wlilifal eyes ; . Chri ft awhile to mortals given, Re-afceads his native heaven ; Ther« the pomp jus triamph waits,. Lift your heads, eternal gates ; Wide urjfcild the radiant fceae. Take che iCing of glory in.
^ Him tho* higheil heaven receives. Still he loves the earth he leaves ; Though returning to his throne. Still he calls mankind his own ; Still for us he intercedes. Prevalent his death he pleadsa Next himfelf prepares a place^ Harbinger of human race.
3 Mailer, may we ever fay, Takea from our world away^ See thy faithfal fervants, fee. Ever gazing up to thee ; Grant, though parted from our ^x^^X^ High above yon azure height. Grant our foals may thither rife. Following thee beyond the fiLies* 4 Svef
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4 Ever upward let us move. Wafted on the wings of tovc ; Looking when our Lord (hall comc^ Longing for a happier home ; There we fliall with thee remain. Partners of thine endlefs reign ; There thy face unclouded fee. Find a heaven of heavens in thee.
Hymn LXX.
T/^3 Pilgrim^ s Song,
1 T> ISE, my foul, and llretch thy wings,. IV Thy better portion trace ;
Rife from tranlitory things.
Towards heaven thy nativ^e place :
Sun, and moon, and ftars, decay. Time fh.^!l foon this earth remove ;
Rife, my foal, and hafte away To feats prcpar'd above,
2 Rivers to the ocean run.
Nor flay in all their courfc. Fires afcending feek the fun.
Both fpeed them to their fource ; %o a foul, that's born of God,
Pants to view his glorious face ; Upward tends to his abode.
To reft in his embrace.
3 Fly me, riches j fly me, care8>
While I that coaft explore. Flattering world, with all thy fnares.
Solicit me no more : Pilgrims fix not here their home.
Strangers tarry but anight. When the laft dear morn is come.
They'll rife to joyful light.
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Geafe, ye pilgrims, ceafe to mourn,
Prefj onward to the prize ; Soon the Saviour vvili return.
Triumphant in the ikies : Yet a feafon, and you know
Happy entrance will be given. Ail oar forrows left below,
,And earth cxchang'd for heaven.
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ANTHEM. From Job, VII.
IS there xi^t, an appointed time to man upon earth ? Are not his days alfo as the days of an hireling ? I'm madetopolTefs months of vanity, and wearifomc nights are appointed to me. When I lie down, I fay. When fhall 1 arife, and the night be gone ? I'm fill of toUings to and fro, unto the dawning of the day. My flcl>^ is cloth'd wich worms, and clods of dull; my Hcin is broken, and become ioathfome, i loath it, I would not live aLvays : let me alone, for •jny days are vanity. My days are fwifter thaa a weaver's ihuttle, and zrz fpent without hope. O remember that my life is wind ! mine eye ihall no more fee good. As the cloud is confumcd, and va- nilKeth a'vay ; fo he who goeth down re the grave, (hall comi: up no «r<3r.^ : for now fhall I fleep in the dul>, and thou fkalt feek nie in the morning, but I Jkall not be.
ANTHEM. FRow sundry Scriptures,
ARISE, fhine, O Zion, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is •rifen upon thee : And the Gentiles fliall come to thy light, and Kings 'io the brightnefs of thy rifin^. Sing, i\r\^^ O Hea- vens
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vens. snd be joyful, O earth, for behold, I brine you glad tidings of great joy, which Ihall be to a.l people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of J3avid, a Saviour, who is Chriil the Lord. GiO- ry be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. Fcr uRto ue a child is born, unto us afoa is given ; and his name inall be called Won- derful, Counleilor, the Mighty God, the everiaftin,; Father, the Prince of Peace. Amen, Hallelujah, Amen.
ANTHEM. From Psalm CXXiV.
fP the Lord himfelf had not been on our fide---no v may Ifraelfay ; if the Lord himfelf had not been en o«r fide, when men roie up ag?anfl us ; they hard fwallowid us up quick; yea, the waters had drowned us ; and the Itream had gone over our Ibul. But praifed be the Lord, our foui is efcaped, even as a bird out of the faare of the fov/ler ; the fnare is broken, and we are delivered. Our help ilandcdi in (he name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth,
ANTHEM. From Luke IL
BEHOLD I bring yo-aglad tidings of joy, which iliall be to ail people. For unto you is born this day, i. "J the ci:y of David, a Saviour, who is Chrift tile Lord. And this fhall be a fign unto ycu. Yoti fnall find the Babe wrapt in Twaddling clothes, ly- ing in a manger. And fuddenly there was with the augel a multitude of the heavenly holi. praifmg Go& and faying, Glory to God in the higheft, and on earth peace, good will towards men. Hallelujah !
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ALL ye that love th« 292, Almighry Ruler of 20 /•.waKC my Ibul to praife 113 Alor>9; the banks where 1 72.. Amidil thy wrath rehiem 76- Among aflemblies of the 1 57 A monij-the princes e^rth 163 And will the God of 157 Are all the foes of Sioti ic3 Are iinntrs now fo 2,9
Arife, my[,r.icious God 34 Awake, ye iaincs, to 266
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BEholdthelotyfky 39 Pe'.iold the love, the 70 Beliold the !«orring fua 40 Behold the fure founda 228 Behold thy wruting 239
Behold us, Lord, and 108 Behold, O God, what 153 Before Jehovali's awful 191 Blefs, 6 my foul, the 196 Bleft are the fons of 263
Bleft are the fouls that 167 Eleft are the undefiPd 231 Bleft is the man, 63
Bleft is theman whofe 82 Bleft is the niin who Ihuns 7 Blefl is the nation 64
CHlldren in years and 67 Come, children, learn 69 Come let our voices join 184. Come, found his praife 183 Confiderall my forrows 243
DAVID rejolc'd in 45 Deep in our hearts 134
f'ARLY, myGod, 117-
I Exalt the Lord 190
AR astl\y nameis > 93
Father, I blefs 246
Father, I fmg thy wond i j z
Firm and unmov'd are 254
Firm was my health, 59
Fools in their hearrs 2 3
S«rever blelTed be the aSa
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From a2;e to age ex^ut 2c 9 From ail that dwell ■ 2-7 From deep dlftrefs and 260 From foes ihat round us 1 14
GIVE thanks to God 20% Givethanks toGod, in- voke his name '204 Give thanks to God mofl
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Give thankstoGod the
fovejitis^n Lord 2r;7
Give to our God 27 r
Give to the Lord, ye fens 57
Gcd in his earthly 164
God is the refuge of his 8-)
God my fupporter and 14 1
God of eternal love 207
God of my childhood 137
God of my life look 7)
God of my mercy and 2 1 4
Good is the Lord, 1^5
Great God, attend JSf
Great God, how oft isj
Great God, indulge u*'
Great God, the heavens 4^
Great Gcd, whofe t?-^
Great is the Lord _ 20$
Great is the Lord, his 2i7
GreitistheLordour 22
Great Shepherd of 154.
HAD not the God 253 Happy is he that 220 Happy the city where ac3 • Happy the man whofe 9
Hear.me, O God, nor 193 Hear what the Lord in 16S Help, Lord, for men of 26 H«rei<?ns ; the Lord, 1S6 He that hath made his 17 5- High In the heavens V>
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How awfsl is thy J4?.
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TEhovah roigns j he Je<'uii iliali ri^iga Tefas our Lord, afcsnd If Godfuccesdnor, ali IfGod to build the lliftw:/ foal to Go i 3'i; blefs rh3 Lord rii pr^ife my Maker I'llfpeak the honours I love the Lord, he In allmy vaf^ concerns In ang-r, Lord, rebuke In God's own houfo In Judah, God of old In hafte O God Judge !w, O God, and In thee, great God^ Joy to the wo'Id ; the I fet the Lord before my Is there ainbltlon Jt j's the Lord our judge me, O Lord, and Judges who rule the Ju;l are thy ways, and i vvaited patient for the 1 wiH extol thee, Lord,
LET all the earth Let all the heathen Let children hear the Let every creatursjoin Let every tongue thy Let God arlfe in all Let fmners take their Let ZIon in her King L^t Zlon and her fons Let Zion pralfe Let earth, with every ifle I'ong as I live I'll blefs
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Lord, I a. a thine : but
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3 1 Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd ^03 Lord, I can fuff^r thy i J
Lord, r efteem thy 236
Lord, If thine eyes 173
Lord,! have m^de thy 23S Lord, in the ;no:ning 15
Lord, I will blefs the5 6 7 Lo'd, I would fpread 105
Lo;d of the worlds 160
L:)rd, thou h:ii\ call'd i6i Lord, thou hift heard 22J Lord, tho J ha'l fearch'd 27 ^ Lord, thou haft fsen my 56 Lord, th ju wilt hear me i ; Lord, 'tis a pleifant 17S
Lord, we have heard thy 85 Lord, what a feeble 175-
Lord,what a thoughtlefs 141 Lord, what is man, ztz
Lord, w^hat was man, ai-
Lord, when I count :hy 279 Lord, when thou did.1 129 Loud Hallslujahs to 204
Lo, what a glorious 230
Lo, what an exitcrtaining 263
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My fiiephercl will f upply qo .Jviy foul, how iovL-ly 1 99
Myfoijl lies cleaviaa: 215
lAy foul repeat las pr.r.fe i r 9 Wy fplrit: looks to Cod 116 My foul thy greav Creator 100 Ivly fpirit finks within me S3 My truftis iiimy 17
" O r^^ep nor flu mber 262 N'otto our na'.r^js ^24 IQot to curfeivcs thou 213 Now be-my hsart 8-8
Praife ye the ".ord/Its zs ; Prcferve me Lord, la
Profja us Lord, 27 _
REjoice ye righteous 6{.
Remember, Lord, 17a
E.3turn, O God of love i^-^
^ Alvat i 00 is forever 1 6 z
r^ Save "me, O God 1 ,0
Save n'ff ; CLoid fro;n.. 32
See what a living iionQ 230
ShcvV pity J Lord, 103
Shine, miginty God,. 127
Now from the ro.r.lng a6 Sing all ye nations to
Now rmxonvincM ii^o
Now let our lips with 1 32
Now let our mournful 4S
Now nTia/theGod of 44
Nov/ fhail my folemri. iz6
O All ye nations 22 5
O blelfed fouls are 61 O blefs die Lord, my foul lyS
Of jullice and of grace 192
O for a (hout of facred 9 1
O God my refuge, hear 109
O God of grace and 14 O God of mercy hear my 106
O God to whom revenge 181
O happy man whofe 257
O happy nation where 66
O how I love thy holy 235
O Lord, how many are 13
O Lord our heavenly 18
O Lord our God, how 19
O thac theL^rd v/ould . 240
O that thy flatutes 244
O thou that hear' ft 104
O thou whofe grace and 252
O thou whofe juftice iii
O God of my f.ilvation 1-64
Our God our help in 172
Out of the deeps of 259
Q what a fliff rebellious 150
P-<aife waits In Zion 123 Praife ye the Lord,
exalt his name 265 Praife ye the Lord, my
heart fliall join 2S7
■>i^{, to tlie Lord aloud 1^5 Sing to the Lord Jehovah 1^5 Sing to the Lord ye 183
Songs of immortal 217
Soon as 1 heard my 56 r
Sur.e there's a righteous 141 . S weet is the memory 2,8 5; ;
Svi^eet is t'.ie work i 78 ":
TEach rns themsafare 73 . Th' Ai-nigh^y reigns 1S7 - That manvis bleft 21^
Th? earth forever is the 51 Thee r/ill I love, O Lord 3 5 The God Jehovah reigns 189 The God of glory 100
The God of our felvation 127, The heavens declare 41
The King of faints 89
The Lord appears my 227 - Tlie Lord, how wondrous 197 The Lord Jehovah reigns iSo The Lord is come : The I'Zj Th§ Lord my fliepherd is 53 The Lord of glory is my 5 5 The Lord of glory reigns 179 The Lord the Judge Qfj
The Lord the Judge h:s 9S The Lord the fovereign 200 The Lord the fovereign fends his fummons forth 98 The man is ever bleft S
The praife of Zion 121
The wonders, Lord, thy 81 , Think;
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'JMnk, mighty God, on xjo This i» the da/ 2^9
This fpacious earth 5z
Thou art my porrioii , 233 Thoa God of love 247
Thro' every age 1 7 1
Thrice happy man^ 219
Thus I refolv\'l 77
Thus faith the Lord the fpa- cious-fields 97 Thus faith the Lord your So Thus God the eternal 215 Thus the grest Lord ibid
Thy mercies nil the earth 238 Thy name, almighty 227 Thy v^orks of glory 211
*Tis by thy ftrcnglh 124
To God I cryM 147
To God I made my 280
To God the great 216
To heaven I lift my 249
To thee, O God ct truth 59 To thee, O Lord, I ra.fe 57 To our almighty Maker 188 To thee before the 232
To thee moft high and 145 To thine alm;3;hty arm 39 *T was for thy fake 1 34
'Twas frora thy hand 275 'Twas in the watches 1 18
VAin man on foollfh 210 Unfhaken as the 253 Up from my youth 258
Up to the hills I lift 248
Upward I lift mine eyes 249
WE blefs the Lord 129 Vv^e love ttiee, Lord 38 What fhall I render 226
WhenChrift to judgement 97 When God is nigh 32
"When G od provok'd a 1 2
When God isflor'd our 255
V/hen God reveal, d his ihidf
When Ifrael freed from 223;
When Ifrael fins 151
When I with plcafing- 278 '
When man grows bold , 7s
"When overvi^hf^lm'd 115
When pain and anguKh 246
When the great Judge 2i
Where fhall the nvan 55 Where fhall w? goto feek 261
While I keep filence 63
While men grow bold 71
Who /hall afcend 30
Who fliall inhabit 29
Who will arife and 182 .,
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Why did the nations join ibid
Why fliould the mighty ; 107
Why {hould the haughty ibid '
Why do the proud 95 .
Why do the wealthy 74
Why doth the Loi-d 23
Wily doth the ma;i 93
Why has my God 46
Why flipuld I vex 73
Will God forever 143
M Ith all my powers 27»
With earneft longings 83
With my whole heart 2 2 , With my whole heart I've 242
With reverence let 167
With fcngs and honours 291
Would you behold 2/0
YEhoIyfo\:ls 65; Ye nations round 190
Ye fervants of 2»i
Ye fons of men 177
Ye fons of pride 95
Ye that dehght to ferve 225
Ye that obey 2-64
Ye tribes of Adam join 293.
Yet (faith the Lord) if 269,
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