FROM THE LIBRARY OF
REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D.
BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO
THE LIBRARY OF
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O^NSISTIKG OF NEWLY
WITH AN ADDITION OF
HYMNS AND PSALMS,
r&OM OTHER AUTHORS,
C^efaHy adapted for the use of Public Worship, an^
many other occasions.
By PAUL HENKEL,
Minister of the Gospel.
Ltt all things be done decently and in order. 1 Cor
chapter xiv. verse 40.
FIRST EDITION,
NEW-MARKET :
Shenandoah County (Virginia.)
PfetMTCB IN SOLOMON HENKEU's PRINTlNO,OFFICE,
1816.
^JDISTRICT OF VIRCINIJ, io wit I
^*#*#»»^ BE IT KKMEMBERED, That on the
t L. s. * second day of January, in the fortieth
*######* y^^"" ^^ ^^^ Independence of the United ^
States of America, Solon\on Henkel, of the said dis- /
trict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book,
the right whereor" he claims as proprietor in the words
Sallowing, to wit : —
«* Church Hymn Bnok. mti si sting of newly com-
«* posed Hymns, with an addition of Hymns and
*« Psalms from other authors, carefully adapted
«< for the use of public worship, and many otha:
'« occasions ; by Paul Henkel, minister of the 1
*« gospel. ** JLet all things be done decently I,
«* and in order.** 1 Cor. chapter 14, verse 40.—
*« First edition.'*
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United
States, entitled «' an act for the encouragement of
learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and
books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies,
during the times therein mentioned " And also to the
4ct, entitled " an act supplementary to an act, entitled
an act for the encouragement of learning, by securing
the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authora
and proprietors of such copies, during the times there-
in mentioned ; and extending the benefits thereof to
the arts of designing, engraving and etching, histori-
cal and other prints."
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
Clerk of the District of Virginia,
PREFACE,
! I>EAR READER:
I can assure you that it never
! was my intention to publish a book of this
kind, until a few lueeks before I began
I this work. A feiv years ago, I ivas re-
I quested by my eldest son, Solomon Henkel,
(who is by profession a Physician,) to
write the little book noio in circulation^
called the CHRISTIAN CATECHISM,
for the information of youth in the know-
ledge of the Christian Religion ; which
at first I utterly refused, supposing it
, would be labour and expense in vain, that
: a book of that kind icould not he patron-
ized.
But my Son, having the benefit of such
a book stated unto himhy several Ministers
jy PREFACE.
^fiJit Gospel, who also requestcdhim to J
urge me to the task (with which he com^
plied) being confident that such hooks
would he received by many. I was pre-
vailed on to undertake the task ; but lean
say with good conscience, it was with
great reluctance.
But to both our satisfaction, I was much
mistaken in my opinion in the matter ; for
great numbers of said Catechism were '
soon disposed off in this and other states,
Gud continually more called for.
My Son having such success in dispos-
ing of said Book, and in the same time
finding that the few Hymns which said
Catechism contained : as Morning and
Evening Hymns, §'C. tvere well appro-
ved of, he was thereby excited to request
meto compose this Book: which at first re-
quest I much less intended than composmg
the above-mentioned Catechism, consider-
ing my many distant labours to tvhich I
vias exposed; serving as an itinerant
Minister at the same time, rendered zt a
tnatter impossible in my view. But he he-
big also encouraged by several of the
PREFACE. Jt
Ministers of the Gosptl, of both North
and South Carolina, who considered it a
necessary perfmvnance. I was repeatedly
solicited bt/ him^ until I undertook thetask^
and per formed as you mill see in the folloTjd^
ing pages :
The pi a7-b and order in which I have exe-
cuted this Book) is such as was proposed
to liie by my Son. The Hymns and Psalms,
which are added to complete this system^
were carefully selected.
It loas judged necessary, that all Hymns,
of alike contents, should be placed together j,
for the conveniency of those who use them
cither in public or private worship^ TJie
order in luhich this Book is adapted for
\public worship, may be discovered from the
\arrangement of the Hymns.
I The reason why these Hymns are suited
\io certain portions of the Holy Scripture,
jis, because such order anciently teas and is
\yet observed in some Christian Churches ;
uand they who wish still to follow that
"or der, will find a conveniency to do so ;
and those who wish not to observe that
^order^ will find nothing therein to ini^
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pedc tlitm in using these Hymns as they
may see cause.
Now dear Reader, after having inform^
ed you the reason of my publishing this
Book, you will not take it amiss of me te
admonish you to read ity with an ardent
ctnd sincere desire to be edified, and I doubt
not but it will be the case. Notwithstand-
ing many defects may be discovered in this
performance. Yet I am confident it con-
tains no erroneous or injurious doctrine^
hut the real order and plan of Salvation
expressed in a plain, simple and familiar
style.
THE AUTHOR/ |
J^ew-Market, Shenandoah county, ^
Virginia, Dec. 20th, 1816» £
TABLE
CONTENTa
TABLE OF CONTENTS*
page
1 For the beginirng of Public Worship 1
2 Conclusion of Public Worship 3
3 After pronouncing the blessing 3
4 On Sundays in Advent 'i>
5 On Christmas-days 12
6 On Sunday after Christmas-days 19
7 On New- Year's day 21
8 Sunday after New- Year 25
9 tipiphany Sundays or Manifestation of Christ 27
10 Septuagesima Sunday " 40
11 Sexagesima Sunday 42
12 Quinquagesima Sunday 45
13 The first day of Lent 47
14 Sundays in Lent 49
15 Maundy-Thursday or Thursday before Easter 61
16 Good Friday 63
17 The Feast of Easter 68
18 On Sundays after Easter ^ 72
19 Ascension- Day 83
20 On Sunday after Ascension-day 84
21 On Whitsunday . 86
22 On Whitsun Monday 89
23 On Trinity Sundays" 91
24 For a Fast-day in time of war 149
25 Thanksgiving for the Restoration of Peace 152
26 A Fast-day in time of Plague, or other } ^^^
Ravages of Death JT
27 The Litany and Suttrages 155
28 Thanksgiving for delivery of the Plague &.c. 163
29 For the Consecrating of a Church 166
30 On tlie first Thursday ^f November I70
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
31 Oidenng Church Wardens or Deacons
'^t Ordaining of Priests or Bishops
> On Christian Baptism
Baptism of those oftiper years
. .1 On Confession of Sin
■j'o For the Holy Comin union
Beginning of Cate
On Confirmation
For Marriages
Visitation of the Sick
Thanksgiving after sickness
Death and Burials
General Judgment
Of heaven and future happint
Morning Hymns
Evening Hvmns
Table Hymns
On the Lord's Pi'ayer
On the Creation
On Redemption
The Fallen State of Man
Repentance to 6r'od
Delay of Repentance
The true Christian Faith
The Apostle's Creed
On iustification
On Sanctification
Spiritual Wai^fare
Watchin^^ unto Prayer
The Christian Life
The Imitation of Christ
Union with (i'od
On Prayer
Mercies of Ood
Resignation of heart
Bro*he'lv Love
Love o'" God in Christ
Providence o^" ''^od
Of the word of Go^
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70 Decrease of the church lamented 297
71 Hopes of the church revival 29S
72 Crosses and afflictions 299
73 Praises to God 301
74 i e Deum Laudamus 305
75 For Civil Officers, as Magistrates, &c. 308
76 For a meeting of a Synod or convention 7 „_^
of Clergy ^ ^09
77 For those who are imprisoned 311
.78 For those who are to be executed 312
79 Military Hymns 313
80 For Seafaring Persons 317
81 Journeving Hymns 319
82 Inviting 322
83 The blessedness of Gospel times 325
84 In time of storm 326
85 In time of continual drought 328
86 Thanksgiving after a drought 329
87 On the Ten Commandments of Goc? 530
88 The glory of Christ 331
89 On a Birth- Day 333
90 Prayer for Ministers 334.
91 Cradle Hymns 335
92 Beginning oi the Psalms of David 337
93 Pope's Universal Prayer 529
94 Gloria Patri 530
95 Index 53J
>f®«— —
BEGINNING
PUBLIC WORSHIP-
HYMN I — L. M.
!
TTERE blessed Jesus, we appear !
I •*-*- Thy sacred word of truth to hear ;
j Draw from this world our minds to thee,
And faithful hearers we shall be.
2. How wretched is our state of mind !
Our hearts how stupid, deaf and blind ;
(iThe way of life we do not know,
jNcr have we pow'r therein to go.
I 3. Thy grace to us, dear Lord afford,.
JTo hear and understand thy word !
Lo, here we wait for grace divine^
Till every heart be truly thine.
' 4. Without thy grace we hear invain,
,[n doubts and darkness we remain,
jrill thou art pleased that light to give,
That light in which our souls may live
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2) BEGINNING OF PUBLIC WORSHIP
5. We pray thee Lord, to us draw near ;
Our ieeble prayer and praises hear —
According to thy promise Lord !
We wait thy spii'it with the word.
HYMN II.— L. M.
For tLe same.
T\EAR Jesus hevre we now attend,
■^-^ We pray thy blessed spirit send !
By which the way of hfe is shown,
And all thy sacred truths made known.
2. Prepare our lips to sing thy praise
And fill our minds with heavenly grace;
Our faith increase, our love perfect.
And in the way of truth direct,
3. Cause us to sing with one accord
To thee our holy, holy Lord 1
Until we see thy glorious face,
And praise thee with eternal praise,
HYMN III.— C. M.
For the same.
TO thee O Saviour glory be !
Thibis the day of rest —
On which we join to worship thee^,
Thee, O thou ever bless'd !
2. This is the day the Saviour rose
And set us prisoners free ;
The day which the Apostles chose,
The day of re st to be. i
3. On whichthe christian church should meet 1
To praise our gi-acious Lord !
To worship at his mercy's seat,
To hear and lejjrn his word
CONCLUSION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP, (o
4. Lord, ^lere we join thy praise to sing !
liord, here we join to pray —
To worship thee our Lord and King,
Our hfe, the truth, the way.
Conclusion of Puhlic Worship.
HYMN IV— C. M.
Ty^E humbly thank thee gracious Lord,
^ ^ Thy blessed name we praise ;
We praise thee for thy holy word
And every means of grace.
2. O, may the word which we have heard!
Fill us with holy zeal,
And may our slothful minds be stir'd
To seek and do thy will.
o. With faith and love fill every mind.
With reverence and fear,
Cause us to seek until we find
Thy spirit with us here.
4. Extend to us, thy gracious hands,
Bless us with heavenly grace —
So shall we live to thy commands,
And walk in all thy ways.
5. Grant us thy blessing from above ;
Dear Lord, before we part.
So shall \^e know that thou art love,
And feel thy grace at heart.
B
After pronouncing; the Blessina;.
HVMN v.— L. M.
LE S S us dear Lord, departing hence
Bless u? when v/e attend again.
4) AFTER PRONOUNCING THE BLESSING.
Support our lives be our defence —
Thy blessing and thy grace remain.
2. Bless us with wisdom, health & peace,
O may thy grace to us be giv'n !
When this, our present life shall cease,
Then let us be the heirs of heaven.
HYMN VI.— C. M.
For the same.
lyrOW we depart, we sing and pray,
-*^^ We trust to heavenly aid ;
The Lord will keep us in his way,
And grant us all we need.
2. The Lord, his blessing will renew
To all who trust his word ;
And they who seek his will to do,
Will find a gracious Lord !
Hymns adapted to the Gospels Sf ApistleSy
throughout the ecclesiastical year.
Firt Sunday in Advent,
G : Matth. 21, v. 1 to v. 9.— Psalm 18.
HYMN VH— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
r^OME, O thou prince of glory come ! \
^^ O dwell with us, here make thy home;
To all the nations shew thy light,
And bring the way of truth to sight.
2. To thee is known all we do need,
Thou art our comforter indeed.
We give our hearts and minds to thee,
O may thy dwelling with us be !
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. (5
"3. But O, thou art already here I
Our minds and senses feel thee near—
We know that thou art good and kind.
Thy grace works sweetly on our mind.
4. O till our hearts with heavenly love !
Teach us true wisdom from above ;
Our hearts and wills to thee incline^
And cause us to be wholy thine.
5. Direct our minds in all thy ways ;
Oar tongues imploy to shew thy praise—^
So shall we serve thee as we ought
In all our actions, words and thought.
6. Grant us thy blessed spirits aid.
By which our feeble minds are stay'd !
Increase our hope, confirm our faith,
And make us faithful unto death.
7. With heav'^nly aid our souls revive,
In faith, and truth, and love to thrive,
Till we with holy Angels sing :
Hosannah to the Lord our king.
HYMN via.— C. M.
For the same.
COULD we O Saviour worthy be !
Thou Sovereign, Lord and King-
As to receive and welleome thee
Who dost salvation bring.
2» All nations for thy coming wait
And wish to know thee near ;
Let Zion open every gate,
Till thou O King, appear !
3. Thy Zion streweth forth her Palms
T» ornament thy vray ;
AS
6) FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT.
And we will worship thee with Psalms,
And humbly sing and pray.
4. Our souJs are nourishkl by thy grace,
To praise thee is our theme ;
Our hearts are filPd with thankfullness/
We bless and praise thy name.
5. How great has thy compassion been.
Thou Saviour of mankind —
When all the world lay dead in sin
And no relief could find;
6. Then did^st thou, mighty Saviour come,
To set us prisoners free !
To ransome us, to take us Iwme,
To be and dwell with thee.
7. We praise thee, O thou mighty one,
Thy mercies we adore ;
To thee, O Saviour, thee alone !
Be praise for ever more.
E : Rom. 13, v. 11, to v. U.—Psalm 121.
HYMN IX— C. M.
For the Epistle.
TXTE are by the Apostle taught^
^ ^ And in his doctrine see.
How carefull every christian ought
In all their lives to be,
2. The dk)spel biings the truth to sight,
And spreads a bright display !
And ignorance like, as the night.
Thereby is drove away.
3. This blessed light to us is sliowDy
O may it shine within^
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. (7
To make our state by nature known,
And feel the weight of sin.
4. Yet sure Salvation thro'' the blood
Oi' Jesus we obtain !
Tnd thus restor'd unto our God,
And made his own again.
5. Then, O ye christians pray be vrise ;
Exert your inmost pow V —
Strive from the sleep of sin to rise,
Awake and sleep no more.
6. The night is past and fully spent.
Let works of darkness cease ;
The blessed light that Jesus sent
Creates establishd peace.
Second Sunday in Advent.
G : Luke 21, v. 25, to v. SG.^Psalm 89.
HYMN X.— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
'^T'E nations^ who on earth do dwell,
•*■ Hear what the Saviour doth foretell !
Great signs and wonders there shall be ;
Distress and great perplexity.
2. Darkness shall hide the glorious Sun,
And blackness s\m\Vl obscure the Moon !
Yea, every star wiU cease to shine.
And all their glitt'ring rays decline.
3. The hearts of men shall fail with fear.
Waiting for things that shall appear :
The seas with great convulsion roar.
The heavens shake w^ith all her nowV,
3) SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT.
4. Then shall the mighty Saviour come
In glory power and wisdom ;
Ye faithful then look up on high,
And see your great redemption nigh.
5» Notice the Saviours Parable,
Behold the fig tree shews full well :
When she puts forth her tender bough,
The summer then is near ye know.
6. Thus when these noted signs ye see
With all the Saviour^s words agree,
Then may ye fully understand :
The Saviour's kingdom is at hand.
7. Dear Lord, prepare us for the day,
May we be wise to watch and pray !
Prepare us Lord, to stand the test,
And share the blessing with the bless'd.
E ; Rom. 15, v. 4, to v. 13.— Psalm 96.
HYMN XL— L. M.
For the Epistle.
/^ OD'S faithful promises are sure,
^^ Afford us life and vital pow^r ;
Our aid, our comfort, trust and hope
Inal* aftictions bears us up.
2. This is the word by which we live,
What consolations will it give !
True peace and joy the humble mind
In these bless'd promises shall find.
3. No greater blessings can be known,
No greater mercies can be shown:
To understand that precious word,
Is to rejoice in Christ the Lord.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. (9
4. O! let us then with patience wait,
God's promises are sure and great :
His gifts and graces from above
Will fill our hearts with joy and love.
5. We bless and praise the Saviours name,
By whom this great salvation came ;
With all the nations sing his praise
And thank him for his saving grace.
Third Sunday in Advent*
G: Matth. 11, v. 2, to v. 11 Psalm 97.
HYMN XII— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
hear
esuswere,
Sent his Disciples for to know
Their Saviour Christ, and own him too,
2. When they to Christ enquiring came.
He bid them go to John again
And shew to him where they had been,
And tell the wonders they had seen.
3. The blind are made to seethe light.
The dead to feel his pow^r and might ;
The deaf to hear the dumb to talk^
Thelepres cleansM, the lame to wa'k.
4. The poor they hear the gospel sound,
Which heals the soul of every woimd ;
They learn to know the way of peace,
The v/ay to endless happiness.
5. How happy and howbless'd are they
Who kaow that Jesus is the way,
WHEN John in prison came to
How ffreat the works of Jesui
10) THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENTr
They bear the cross and are resign'd
To follow Christ with heart and mind.
6. Should we not praise the Lord our king ?
Who did salvation to us bring.
Who pities men the fallen race,
And came to make them heirs of grace.
E : 1 Corinth. 4 v. 1, to v. 5— Psalm 4.
HYMN XIII.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
\ S faithful shepherds of the Lord
-^ Must we accounted be,
Who minister and teach the word
With real sincerity.
2. No more the Lord himself requests
Than to be just and true,
And ever act as for the best
As far as we do know.
3. Though we are oft reproach'd & blamM
When wf^ rlo as we ought,
But .0! the truth can ne'er be sham'd
Or to dishonour brought.
4. Our thoughts and actions all are known,
To him who judgeth right;
The Lord who knows what e'er is done
Brings all thinj2:sto the light.
5. O let us then with patience wait !
And watch with humble pray'r,
TiU God, whose ways are just and straiglit,
111 righteousness appeai*.
(11)
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.
G ; John 1, v. 19, to v. 28— Psalm 14^.
HYMN XIV.—C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
THE Priests and Levites sent to John^
They ask'd of him to know :
Art thou the great Messiah come ?
Thy pow'r on earth to show.
2. Art thou EUas, tell us plain^
What office dost thou bear ?
We must report to those again :
Those who have sent us here.
3. The Jews supposed John to be
Their Saviour and their Lord !
But John replied 1 am not he^
I only bear record.
4. As the great Prophet hath declarM^
I am the v^oice that cry,
Mv voice is in the deserts hejird :
Your prince of life is nigh.
5. Prepare your gracious Lord to meet !
Submit Minto his ways ;
And truly humbled at his feet.
Obtain his pardoning gi-ace.
6. O ! could we be like unto John^
Submissive, humble, meek,
To honour none but christ alon^
And i^one but Mm to seek.
12) FOUTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT.
E : Philip 4, V. 4, to v. 7— Psalm US.
HYMN XV.— S. M.
For the Epistle.
REJOICE ye in the Lord!
Ye christians one and all,
Rejoice ye in his sacred word,
Obey his blessed call*
2. Be ye possessed with love.
Affectionate and kind_,
Endow'd with graces from above
And the bless'd Saviour^s mind.
3» The Lord himself is nigh^
Who careth for your cares,
Your ev'ry wants he will supply
And hear your humble prayVs.
4. Our pray'rs and our request
He certainly will hear.
Each cross will serve to make us bless'd,
That here on earth we bear.
6. Eternal joy and peace
Shall ever more be giv'n,
When we possess such life and gi'ace
We taste the joys of heav'n.
The nativity of our Lord, or the Birtlv-
Day of C HRisT, commonly called Christmas -day,
G : Luke 2, v. 1 to v. 14— Psalm 45.
HYMN XVI.— L. M.
FOE THE GOSPEL.
J ONG did both Kings and Prophets wait
^-^ To see the Lord of glory great
CHRISTMAS* (13
Appear, to answer that great end,
To prove the fallen sinners friend.
2. Of him the prophets long foretold,
The fathers wisli'd him to behold ;
Him all the nations did desire
And Angels wish'd him to admire.
3. Their prophecies are now fulfilled,
The glorious mystr^y is reveal'd :
The child is born, the son is giv'n.
The prince of life is come from heav'n.
4. His name is Jesus Christ the Lord,
The great and everlasting word :
He came to execute the plan.
To save the fallen race of m.an.
5. He is the Lord from heaven come,
Our human nature to assume :
Our sins to bear, his blood to shed.
Yet, bruise and crush the serpents head.
6. He left his dorious throne above.
And comes with pity grace and love r
He comes to call the sons of men,
And turn them to their God again.
I 7. We praise thee, O thou king of peace I
I Who art our life and righteousness ;
i Thou virgin son, thou David's star :
I Ko creature can thy love declare.
I 8. All such are truly dead in sin,
j Who feel themselves not mov'd within^
To join with chiistians here on earth,
I To shew and praise the Savioui's birtk.
14) CHRISTMAS.
9. Let all who dwell with hosts •n high !
Eengao'e his praise to magnify ;
With all the efforts they can raise,
Thus Join to sing the Saviours praise.
HYMN XVII.— L. M.
For the same.
■yrrHILST Shepherds kept their flocks
^^ by night,
An Angel cloath'd with pow'r and light, .
Did to the Shepherds there appear
Which fill'd their minds with dread & fear,
2. But to their comforts thus he said,
Dear Shepherds be ye not affraid :
I have a message unto you,
Exceeding jo^^ful, great and true. .4
3. This day is born in David's town, f
The mighty prince of great renown ;
The Lord and Saviour of mankind
In Bethlehem ye shall him find.
4. There he is in a manger laid.
And there to human view display 'd ;
He, who hath all at his commands,
Js there a babe in swathing bands.
5. There to an ang'lic host appeared,
And thus their songs of praise were hear'd:
All glory be to God on high !
Who brings to us salvation nigh.
6. O happy news sent down from heav'n !
^Since peace to man on earth is giv n ;
<^ood will from God to man shall be.
And blessings to eternity.
CHRISTMAS. (15
HYMN XVIII— L. M.
For the same.
TM MANUEL we sing thy praise,
■*■ Thoa prince of life, thou spring of grace :
We worship thee with one accord,
Thou virgin son, thou Lord of Lords.
% We join with heav'nly hosts to be,
Employed with those who worship thee ;
Since long it hath been our request,
That thou should'st come O wellcome guest.
3. How often since the world was made, .
Have many for thy comming pray'd !
The fathers and the Prophets were,
Desirious that thou should'st appear.
4. With ardent zeal for thee did look
That king and shepherd of thy flock,
That man who so well pleased thee,
Who worshiped thee with Psaltery.
5. 0 may the Lord from Zion come
To break our bands and take us home !
May we relief by him obtain !
That Jacob may rejoice again.
6. Now thou art come, as we have pray'd.
And in a stall and manger laid ;
The world by thee, is cloath'd and fed,
Thou hast not vv^here to lay thy }aead.
7. Thy dwellings are of meanest kind.
Yet all the heavens they are thine ;
A human breast affords thee food,
Tho' Angels worship thee their God.
8. The seas they bound at thy commands
And thou art decked with swathing bands ;
16) CHRISTMAS.
Thou art our God, yet deign^st to be
Exposed to want and poverty.
9. Thou art the fount of ev'ry bliss,
And yet exposed to great distress :
All nations help, art thou alone,
Thou seekest help but findest none.
10. We praise thee, O thou ev^r bless'd \
Our praises are to thee address-d ;
If Angels join to praise thy name.
Sure we are bound to do the same.
E ; Titus 2, v. 11 to v. 14.— Psalm 24.
HYMN XIX.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
THE bless'd and saving grace of God
Doth plainly now appear;
The Gospel trutli'^s are understood,
By all who wish to hear.
2. Such light and knowledge as we need,
That is on us bestow'd,
That which enlightens us indeed, z
To know the living God. I
3. This grace that hath salvation brought,
It proves the saving means ;
And thereby we are likewise taught,
To mortify our sins*
4. Ungodliness and worldly lust
They must be crucified,
And evVy base desire must i
By christians be denied.
5. A holy godly life to live,
Must be our care and aim.
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And for eacli blessing we receive
To praise the Saviour's name.
6. This saving grace affords us hope^
And knowledge^ love and powV,
And we with confidence look up
To Jesus ever more.
Second Christmas.
G : Luke 2, v. 15 to v. 20.— Psalm 2.
HYMN XX.— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
/^ Mighty God, thou virgin son !
^^ Jesus, my Lord and King !
Thou art my Saviour, thou alone,
Who dost salvation bring :
2. Not any who on earth do dwell;
Not Kings of might and pow'r ;
Nor Angels who do far excel,
Could save us ev^r more.
3. Such as the fallen Angels are,
Such was our wretched case.
Condemned to hoiTor and dispair
And infinite disgrace.
4. The covenant that Adam breke,
Has caus'd our wretched state :
And thus we leel the heavy yoke
Of sin and all its weight.
5. But O^ thy mercy and thy love !
And grace for us designed :
Will ever more eftectual prove.
To change the carnal mindt
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HYMN XXI.—L. M.
For the same. — John 1 .
TESUS thou everlasting word !
*^ Almighty God and Sovereign Lord :
Who art from all eternity ?
All things were made and fonn'd by thee*
2. Ahou art the Lord of Earth & Heav'n,
By thee eternal life is giv'n :
Thou art the great and shining light
Which brings the way of truth to sight.
3. Jesus, the glorious son of God,
Took on himself our flesh and blood ;
When he was born the Virgin's Son
To make the sons of men his own.
4. That mighty word is come to view,
Which Men nor Angels never knew ;
Till in the flesh it was reveal'd
And all the prophecies fullilPd.
5. That blessed word to me reveal
My Lord ! and let me taste and feel
That powerful word, and light divine.
With life and grace in me tc shine.
E : Titus 3, V. 4, to v. 7.— Paalm 8.
HYMN XXIL— L. M.
For the Epistle.
WHEN Jesus did from hcav'n decend,
He came to be the sinners friend ;
Was mov'd with pity, love and grace
To save the human fallen race,
2. It was the kindness of our God,
A precious gift on us bestow 'd —
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To let us know that Jesus is,
Our life, our way and righteousness.
3. A doctrine of the greatest worth:
The son of God appeared on earth,
When he assum'd oiu* flesh and blood
And saerific'd himself to God.
4. Was it the Angels great delight ?
To view that wondVous glorious sight :
The son of God in flesh array'd
For which both Kings and Prophets pray'd.
5. How highly thankful then ought we
To him, our grucions Saviour be !
AVho is our life and righteousness,
Our everlasting joy and peace.
Sunday after Christmas Day.
G : Luke 2, v. 33, to v. 40.— Psalm 40,
HYMN XXIIL— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
Thou from all eternity !
Who did'st decend to come and be
An infant brought before the Lord,
As was directed in liis word.
2, Thy presence caus'd thy Saint's rejoice :
They with thanksgiving raisM their voice,
To see the Lord whom they had sought
Into the Holy Temple brought.
3. That which is to the world unknown
To ev'ry seeking soul is shown ;
They vv^ho do humbly seek their God,
Shall have s^ch grace on them bcstow'd
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4. Ood's counsels they are traly great,
Yet such as humbly on him wait ;
To such the Lord will still unfold,
As unto Simeon of old.
5. Their Lord and Saviour they shall find
They see him with the eye of mind ;
Their hearts with faith and hopes are fill'd,
Thus is their Lord to them reveaPd.
6. But sorrow mingle with their joys,
And otherwise their mind employs :
As was the Virgin Mary's case,
Tho' she embraced the king of peace.
7. Her darling son, was Christ indeed,
Who came to crush the Serpants head,
But O, the tooth that pierced his heel !
What sorrows it caus'd her to feel.
8. As Simeon there had prophecied.
Her dearest son was crucified ;
The sight thereof it was a dart,
A sword that pierc'd her tender heart.
9. Thus we rejoice and mourn again.
Our joys and hopes are oftimes slain ;
But still our faith and hope increase.
Till we depart this world in peace.
E : Gal. 4, v. 1, to v. 7.— Psalm 41.
HYMN XXIV.— L. M.
For the Epistle.
T\TE cannot be the heirs of grace
^ ^ By merits of self-righteousness ;
In all we do we cannot find
That which subdewsthe carnal mind.
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2. Though train'd and tutor'd by the law^ ij
We still remain in fear and awe ; 'i
All we can think, or say or do
Cannot create the heart anew.
3. It cannot make a foe a child^
Nor yet to God be reconciPd ;
That poison which remains within^
Will keep the mind enslavM to sin.
4. But God had laid a better plan
To save the helpless race of man^
It was his only blessed son
Could save, and none but him alone.
5. Thus when the time was all complete,
The tiaie the Lord himself had set ;
The Saviour came and shed his blood
And died to make us heirs of God.
The Circumcision of Christ, §- Neicyears
Day.
G : Luke 2, v. 21.— Psalm 78.
HYMN XXV.—C. M.
FOR, THE GOSPEL.
DID'STthouO Saviour! condecend
To take a human birth ?
Thou art our great and dearest friend
That ever was on earth.
2u To make attonements for our guilt.
As justice did demand ;
When circumcis'd thy blood was spilt
And shed by human hand.
3. At the first shedding of thy blood
Salvation was began ;
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When thou, who art the Mighty God
Was't circumcised as man,
4. Sweet is the sound of thy bless'd name !
Where e'er it is applied :
Thou art thy-self become the same
What thy name signified.
5. Thy blood became the saving means
For all the human race :
To cleanse them from their countless sins.
And make them heirs of giace.
6. What great, what condecending love 1
Did the dear Saviour .show,
When he left all the heav-ns above
To save us here below.
HYMN XXVI— C. M.
Ft)r JSewyear,
GRANT US O Lord, we humbly pray !
The comming year to spend ;
The year which we begin this day.
In thee, our God, to end.
2. Our will, our hearts and minds renew,
As time renews each year —
May all we think, or say, oi' do.
Be done with holy fear.
3. In mercy Lord, we pray forgive
The evils we have done ;
And may we to thy ^lory live
The year that's now begun.
4. Thro' all the year that now is gone
The Lord prOv'd always kind !
The love, which God to us has shown,
Is more than we can mind.
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5. How many of our fellow-men !
Last year were calPd away ;
And we |>ermitted to remain
To see the present day.
6. O may the year, that now commence
Thus prove a year of grace ;
And it we should be callod hence,
May we depart in peace.
HYMN XXVIL— L. M.
for the *Q!me.— Luke 13. — G, 7„ 8,
'T^HE Christian Church sliould well partake
•*• The parable, the Saviour spake,
To shew the Jews their wretched state,
And what would shortly be their fate.
^. Such fig-trees, which in Vineyards grow,
And carefully attended to ;
Ought in due time their fruit to yield.
Like stores of corn from a good field.
3. Such was the Jewish nations case.
Whilst they had all the means of grace !
Like as the fig-tree on good ground.
So did Gud's grace to them abound.
4. But when their fruits were truly sought
And their works proven which they wrought,
All was corrupted, base and mean ;
Their best devotions were but sin.
5. And as the master gave command,
Let not that barron fig-tree stand ;
His orders w^re to cut it down,
Why should it cumber so much ground ?
i84) THE CIRCUMCISION OP CHRIST.
6. This to the Jews was well applied,
Their horrid crinaes for vengeance cried ;
Then God had threatened in his word
To cut them off by fire and sword :
7* But Jesus merits intercedes,
And like as the vinedresser pleads :
O spare them, but another year I
The stroke of justice, Lord forbear.
8. I will reproof and warn'ings give,
And shew them how their souls may live
But if they still dispisethy grace
Then let strict justice take its place,
9. Our Church it is a Vineyard too.
As all her ordinances shew :
And we are plac'd therein to be
And there to grow like as the tree.
10. But if our duties we neglect,
What better then can we expect ?
If we neglect and still refuse :
We perish like the stubborn Jews.
E : Gal. 3, v. 23 to v. 29,— PsalmllO, r. 130. tor 17«,
HYMN XXVIII.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
THE way of life remained conceal'd
To all the human race,
Until the Saviour was reveaPd
Who purchas'd pard'ning gi-ace.
2. The moral law was never giv'n
To be the saving means ;
To fit us for the courts of heav'n,
Or cleans us from our sins.
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3 The law can never work that love
That forms the mind anew*
But jadge, condemn and still reprove
In ail we think or do.
4. But v/hen that true and living faith
Is to the heart applied ;
Then as the great Apostle saith:
We shall be justified.
I 5. All male and female, Jew and Greek,
And cv'ry bond and free !
; And all who for salvation seek^
I The heirs of grace shall be.
I 6. Thus made the heirs of grace indeed
; In spirit circumcis'd :
With xVbram and his faithful seed^
I For which we were baptis'd.
On the first Sunday after Newyear.
G : Malth. 3. v. 13, to v, 17,— Psalm 110,
I HYMN XXIX.— C. M,
j FOR THE GOSPEL.
WHEN Jesus unto Jordon came,
And was baptized by John :
I There it was prov'd he was the same
Who should for sin attone.
2. He was baptiz'd, but not as they
I Who are of sinful race :
He had no sin to wash away,
' To make him heir of grace.
3. Repentance sure he needed not,
I His life was pure indeed :
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And he had neither stahi or spot
Of which he need be freed.
4. Why then did he there to attend,
And why was he baptiz'd ?
It was to answer that great end,
For which it was devis'd :
5. This was the ordinance alone
Which was for to ordain :
That great Hi^h Priest who should attone
For all the guilt of men,
E t 1 Pet. 4, V. 12, to V, 19.— P^alm 34.
HYMN XX.X.— C. M.
Foj^ the Epistle.
WHEN times of troubles are at hand
The best that we ean do,
Is to obey the Lord's command
And prove his promise true.
2. As gold is in the furnace tried
And cleans'd from filth and dross ;
Thus we are purg'd and purified
By bearing Jesus' Cross.
3. We can't expect the crown to wear,
Which Christ in heav'n will give.
If we refuse the Cross to bear.
Whilst here on earth wc live.
4. We must submit our cause to God,
And yield to do his will ;
He lets us feel his chast'ning rody
But gi-uits his blessing still.
5. To be reproach'd for Jesus sake,
proves lum to be our Lord ;
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His Cross and suff 'rirrgs to partake^
Will have a great reward.
6. Then let us look beyond the grave
Where all our suft'Vings cease ;
Great, are the treasures we shall have
In everlasting peace.
27ic Epiphany, or manifestation of Christ.
G : Matth, 2, v. 1, to v. 12.— Psalm 149,
HYMN XXXL— L, M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
r\ King of Glory, David's son !
^^ Why has't thou come and left thy throne_j
The curse and cross of rnan to bear.
Brouo'htthee ! O Prince of Glory here,
2» Thy place of birth was Rethlehem,
The plac€ was held in lOw esteem ;
A place where none, a king would seek :
None but the humble and the meek.
3. But yet thy glory was made known^
And to the distant nations shown ;
A strange a glorious shining star
Brought those who sought thee trom a far.
4. The nations who desir'd to see
Thy face, are come to wrorship thee ;
Tho they are heathens, yet they bring
Rich oiY'rings unto thee their king.
5. But greater treasures than they brought
Such they in tliee their saviour sought :
Thy love to know, thy grace to gain
Rewards them fully for their pain.
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6. O happy where it is the case !
That sinners seek for saving grace ;
Such treasures they with thee shall find
Which proves their joy and peace of mind.
7. Trio^ mighty kings and haughty foes
The progress of thy word oppose:
Thy Light shall shine from sea to shore^
Thy sun shall rise and set no more*
8. Thy kingdom and its righteousness
Affords eternal life and peace :
My offering, I to thee will bring,
Grant me thy treasures, O my king !
For E : Isaiah 60, v. 1, to v. 6.— Psalm 72 .
HYMN XXXII— L. M.
Fo7^ the Epistle.
ARISE and shine thy light is come^
O Zion 1 now thy Lord appears.
That gracious light dispels the gloom
Of all thy doubts, thy dreads and fears.
2.. Though darkness covers all thy land,
Anci ignorance doth vail thine eyes ;
Yet at the mighty Lord's command
Tliat light shall to all nations rise.
3. From sea to sea, from shore to shore
Shall the bless'd Saviour's name be spread
And such as knew him ne'er before
Shall own him as their king and head.
4. Glad off'rings shall al! nations bring,
And worship at his gracious throne ;
Adore their Lord and Sovereign King,
And make his grace to sinners kno\N n.
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5. Remotest nations on the earth
Shall hear and feel the Gospel word :
Tlijsc of rciiowo and nobler birth
Shai' Iminbly bow to Christ, their Lord,
6. Pj.jr straying souls shall find their God^
And know their snis to be for giv'n,
And sanctified through Jesus' blood :
They shall be made the heirs of heav'n.
First Sunday after Epiphany.
G : Luke 2, v, 24, to v. 52.— Psalm 13,
HYMN XXXIII —C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
'VKTB.B^ Jesus in the temple stay'd,
^ ' When he was but a youth ;
And there his fathers will obey'd :
To hear and teach the truth.
2. He was by his dear mother sought,
Who felt herself forlorn !
She sought him, but she found him not^
Which caused her to mourn.
3. She sought him first among the friends
And hop'd him there to see ;
But Jesus not always attends
Where he is thought to be.
4. But when, like Mary we pursue
To seek him where he is :
Like Mary we shall find him too,
And know his offices.
5. He came to do his fathers will
And make solvation known :
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The plan apd order to reveal
In which it must be done.
6. Could I like Mary, feel distressVl
When absent from his face ;
My soiil could never be at rest
Till I could feel his grace.
7. Then, like as Mary I should fmd
My comforts all renewVl :
Faith, hope, and joy and peace of mind^
And union with my God.
E : Rom. 12, v, 1, to v. 6— Psalm 50.
HYMN XXXIV.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
nn O be a holy sacrifice
-*- Is what each christian ought,
As tlie Apostle testifies :
In action, word and thought.
2. The powVand faculties gf mind,
And all the soul desires,
Must be to have the icill resign'd
To all the I^ord requires.
3. Each member of the body, should
Thus have their rule and guide,
To act and do the best they could.
Be ever more cmployVl :
4. The heart must be within renewVI.
Endowed with heavenly grace ;
Conform^ unto the living Goci
And all his righteous ways.
5. The world with all its great esteem
Real christians won't pursue ;
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To serve tlie Lord is all their aim
As well as they can do.
6» The christian humble^ low and meek.
Will find cstabllsh'd rest ;
They find such treasures as they seek,
Which makes them truly blessM.
Second Sunday after Epiphany.
G : John, 2, v. 1, to v. 11.— Psalm 128.
HYMN XXXV.— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
^O such is bicssM, their marriage day_,
-*'- Who hum.bly to their Saviour pray,
To be with them, and to attend :
To be their guest, their Lord and friend.
2. God, who ordain'd our marriage state.-
Provides for us in evVy fate, \
To him is known all we do need,
Our wants he will supply indeed,
3. Should he appear to hide his face,
Yet the rich bounties of his grace
Arc ever present, ever near,
Tho' they do not always appear.
4. The truth of thi« we may be taught ^
The miracles that Jesus w^rought
In Cana-town of Galilee,
Sufficient proof thereof may be.
5. His counsels and his deep decrees
No eye of human creature sees ;
His wondVous %cays are best reveaPd/
WhtJrehis dear pro;:nise is fulfilPd,
82) SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANV
6. O let us then by faith endure !
Till all our trials shall be o'er,
Then by experience we shall know
What Jesus for his friends wih do.
E ; Rom 12, v. 7 to v. 16,— Psalm 119, v. 1, to v. 24.
HYMN XXXVL— L. M.
For the Epistle.
G Precious gilt from (iod above !
To be possessed with christian love ;
The greatest joy the soul can iind :
That is to have the Saviour's mind.
2. Such christians are to all a friend,
To others need^s they will attend ;
They live not for themselves alone,
But teel for those who grieve and mourn.
S. Their hearts with kind affections iiows,
And they are kind to friends and Iocs ;
They help in evVy time of need,
And prove to all a friend indeed.
4. They teach, admonish and advise,
Without deception or disguise :
They are sincere in all they do,
In all th Jir deaiings, just and true.
5. They have the cause of God at heart,
They strive to act the christian part ; ^
And every office they do bear ^
They execute with holy fear.
6. U, blessed souls in such a state !
Who, their blessVl Saviour immitate ;
How blessM and happy will they be
With Christ to all eternity.
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THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPlPHANy.
G: Mit'h, 8, V- 1 to v. 13,— Psalm 38.
HYMN XXXVII,— L, M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
'T^HE leper in his painful case
-*- Trusts to the Saviours pow^r and grace ;
He soon was made to feci, and know
What Jesus by his word could do.
2. The pain and anguish he did feel,
Which none on all the earth could heal ;
Was soon removVl, and done away ;
Soon as to Jesus he did pray.
3. SVnen my whole state of mind I view^
[ find I am a L^pertoo ;
A Leper of the vilest k;nd,
And no relief or cure I find.
4. I 'j,m deiird in evVy part,
And pam and anguish lills my heart :
M.V very soul is tiird with sin
And I must cry, unclean, unclean.
5. Bat as my Saviour passes by,
Then like the Leper I will cry :
Lord ! tiiou can-st cure me if thou vA\t I
0 ! cleanse my sou? fiom sin and guilt.
! 6. My great Pliycisicn Christ shall be
X > cleanse ray soul, and set me free,
iVn 1 1 shall, kiiow his love and povv'^r,
IVnd praise and thank him ever more.
E: Rom. 12, v, 17, to v. 21.— Psalm 98.
i HYMN XXXVIII.— C. M,
j For the Epistle.
[PO be at peace with evVy man
1 ^ Each faithful soul desires.
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For which they do the best they can,
Like as Saint Paul requires.
2. Their aim is not revenge to seek,
Nor yet in malice live :
But like their Savioirr humble meek,
And freely will forgive
3. To wrath and spite they give no place
But keep their Lord in view ;
They pray for his renewing grace
To bear Iiis Image too. |
4. Their charity to all extends,
They feel for other^s grief, j
They pitty foes as well as friends, ;!
And pray for tlieir relief.
5. They help i'n evVy time of need ; j
And with a liberal hand ; j
The naked eloath, the hungry feed, ,
As Jesus gave command. |
6. O may the Lord impress my mind |
With love'^and christian faith, j
To be affectionate and kind
As the Apostle saith» j
The fourth Sunday after Epiphany. |
G ; Matth. 8, v. 23, to v. 27.-^P5alm 107. i
HYMN XXXIX.— C. M. j
FOE THE GOSPEL. |
/HEN the distre?s^d Disciples were
\^'
On raging billovr 3 tossM.
Their ip.jnd were filPd with dread and fea^
They gave themselves for lost.
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2. But O, how soon the seas obey VI !
TVhen Jesus spake on board ;
iow soon her blasts and storms were laid
Xt his commanding word.
'|3. When troubles like the swelling waves
Ippress our ("eeblc mind,
fet when we cry, O Saviom' save !
)elivVenee we shall find.
^1-. Should we be drove by wind and tide ■
ind beaten from tlie cape ;
['he Lord Vv ill ever more provide
1 way for our eseape.
Is. Our faith however, weak it is !
!y"e shall not quite dispair ;
Che Lord who gave his promises
jVill always hear our prayer.
'6. Dear Lord,since thy dear Church below
B like a ship on Sea,
Vhich oft is di-iven to and fro
n much perplexity.
|7. Cahn tliou, her mind in all alarm
iud aid her weak eflbrt,
fonduct her safe thro' every storm
Po reach the happy Port.
E: Rom. 13. v. 8, to v, 10.— Psalm 41,
HYMN XL._L. M,
: For the Epistle.
^ifT is a duty Christians owe
jKr o love and serve their lellow-men^^
%o better service do we know,
l^ur peace of conscience to maintain.
36) FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER BPIPHAT«Y.
2. GocVs perfect law is not obeyed,
Nor yet the least command fulfill ;
The best that can be dene or said
Leaves men but failing creatures still.
5. But O the soul ! from God inspirit
With grace divine and heav'nly love,
Hath all w^hat e'er the law requirM,
Completed by the hand above.
4. That law is written in the heart,
Which acts and moves by love and gi'ace
The mind is bound in every part
To God, and ail his righteous ways.
6. This law exceeds all other laws,
No better heav'n to man could give ;
This law is love, and moves and draws
The mind to God, in him to live.
The fifth Sunday after Epiphany.
G : Matth. 13. v, 24 to v. 30,— Pseilm 139,
HYMN XLL— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
YE Christian men pi-ay notice well I
Our Saviour in tha Parable
DocG clearly prove and plainly show^.
What Satan in the Church can do.
2- The Church is to a field compared,
W^ell cultivated and prepared :
And where the Gospel truth is b^levVl,
There is the Gospel seed receivV!.
3. But when the vvaXchmen fall to sleep,
And they neglect their guard to keep,
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: The enemy soon interfer's,
And sows the field with seeds of tares.
4. Such ever was the Churches case,
; The formal Christian void of grace :
' Is like the tares among the wheat,
((When rightly prov'd is but a cheat.
5. But lest the wheat be pluck'd up too,
' The tares among the wheat nii.i£t giow :
I There to remain till harvest day,
' Till they are search'd and cast away.
6. This Parable will shew us plain,
I That Saints and Sinners will remain ;
' As members of his Church and State,
! Till Jesus comes to separate.
' 7. How careful then ought we attend !
j To watch and pray unto the end ;
Till all our trials shall be past,
Lest we should prove but tares at last.
E : Coi. 3, V. 12, to v. 17.— Psalm 133.
HYMN XLIL— S. M.
: For ihe Epistle.
\ TN unity and peace,
' -*" O, may I ever live !
, And not in strife or bitterness,
jBut bear and to forgive.-
2. May : I of Jesus learn !
A meek and humble mind ;
And may it be my chief concern
To be for ever kind.
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§. May I with patience bear \
What may be laid on me ;
Not in presumption or dispair :
In neither let me be.
4. The workings of thy love !
And powV of grace divine,
Can fit me for thy courts above
And seal me ever thine.
5. O t may the Gospel word,
With all the means of grace,
Fit me to love thee, O my Lord !
To serve thee all my days.
The sixth Sunday after Epiphany.
G ; Matth. 17, v, 1 to v. 9.— Psalm 84.
HYMN XLIII— C, M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
fTtTHEN Christ was on the mount reveaPd
^^ In his Disciples view.
Their hearts with dread and fear was fill'dj
With joy, and wonder too.
2. Their feeble eyes could scarce behol.d
The brightness of his face;
The Sun with all his glory could,
.Dart no such glorious rays,
3. To prove that Jesus was the Lord,
EUas did appear ;
And Moses bore the same record,
Whilst both conversed him there*
4. A gracious voice from heaven came :
This is mine only son 1
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Gi^^c praise and honour to his name,
And make his glories known.
5. Should we not wish with him to dwelP
And view him ever more ;
Like the Disciples, hear and feel
His glory, love and pow V.
6. Can such a sight of Christ below
Transport our souls with love ?
Far greater joys will He bestow,
In the bright world above.
E : 2 Peter 1. v. 16 to v 21,— Psalm 19,
HYMN XLIV.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
/^ OD^S word of prophecies are giv'n,
^^ His counsels to reveal ;
More firm and sure than earth or heav'n.
They stand and never fail.
2. This word is like the morning star, |{^
Just glaring thro^ the skies !
IFirst shews its dawning from afar.
Until the Sun arise.
3. More piercing than the purest light,
It casts a heavenly ray ;
Dispells the powr of darkest night,
And turns it into day,
4. As all the Prophets prophecied.
Inspired from God above,
All are fulfilPd and verified
As circumstances prove.
(40 SEPTUAOESIMA SUICDAY'.
5. As Moses in his day declared,
And all the fathers shew'd ;
The Lord oi' hie has now appear'd
To make us sons of God.
6. May I unto this hght give heed !
Since none but this alone
Can be, the hghtofUfe I need :
To make the Lord my own.
The Sunday called Septua^esima, or the
third Sunday before Juent.
G ; Matth. 20. v. 1 to v. 16 Psalm 141.
HYMN XLV.—L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
IN Parables the Lord doth shew,
What Gospel Ministers must do —
How to perform their duty well,
We find here in this Parable.
2. The Church, a Vineyard of the Lord .-
Those who he sends to teach his word^
They labour in his Vineyard here ;
They have the charge, the trust and care.
g. God, to erect his Church on earth,
The Vineyard of the greatest worth ;
Thus did his labourers early send,
That sacred Vineyard to attend.
4. And as the passage plainly shews,
The call was first unto the Jews :
AVhen Priests and Levites, taught & shew'd
The laws and ordinance of God.
SEFTUAGESIMA SUNDAY. (41
5. They minister'd as they were taught,
i But otherwise they laboured not ;
Till they did first with him agree,
And know whattheir reward should be.
: 6. Tiiose who hav^e not the cause at hearl_,
• Do with reluctance act their part ;
And as a penny for the day
Such hirelings do teach and pray.
I 7. Not only unto Jacobs race
' Did God reveal his plan of grace ;
But after many years were past,
; The Gentiles too were called at last.
8. The call they did wiihjoy embrace^
To be intrusted with such grace ;
In such a call to serse the Lord,
It was to them a great reward.
9. They ask'd not what shall we receive ?
As a support on which we live —
They trust, the word and promises,
And act their part with willingness.
10. They teach, admonish and reprove,
And all they do is out of love ;
They act with fervency and zeal,
And God rewards their labours well.
E : 1 Cor. 9, v. 2t to chap. 10, v. 5.~Psalm 39.
HYMN XLVL— L. M.
For the Epistle:
SUPPORTED by especial grace,
^-^ And by superior powV upheld.
42) SEX AGE SIM A SUl^DAT/
The faithful christian runs his race,
To gain the victVy and the field.
2. But O, how foolish and unwise t
Could it be truly said to be ?
For those who fain would gain the prize
And yet not striv e for mastery.
3. To gain the never fadipg* crown,
Each reigning sin must be subdu'd ;
The haughty spirit must come down, |
And yield unto the ways of God. 1
4. The soul, with carnal mind beset, |
Can never speed in holiness :
But still oppress'd with evTy weight
Of sin, and burthens of distress. |
5. All candidates for Glory must, 1
Be watching unto constant pray'r — » |
To crucify their pride and lust, |
If they desire the crown to wear. I
6. may I be wise to act my part, ^
And evermore be on my guard,
To watch and pray with all my heart,
And wait the comming of my Lord.
The Sunday called Sexagesima, or the,
Seco?td Sunday before Lent.
Q : Luke 8, v. 4 to v 15,— Psalm 119, v 89 to t 113-
HYMN XLVII.— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
A Sower that goes forth to sow,
-^ Far diff'rent soils he finds ;
Such is the case with Preachers too
They preach to different minds.
SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. 43)
2. Some minds are like the trodden way.
That can't receive the grain ;
Tho' they attend to hear and pray,
They hear the word in vain.
3. With such does Satan act his part,
Like birds of prey devour ;
He takes the word soon from their heart/
That it can have no pow'r.
4. And some are like the stony soil,
Which soon shoots forth its blade ;
First they believe, and hear a while,
But soon they shrink and fade.
5. At first it is a joyful news,
The Gospel truth to hear ;
Bttt O, it answers not their views,
The Saviour's Cross to bear.
6. Some are just like that kind of ground .
A'l fill'd with thorns and brier ;
Their hearts with carnal cares abound—
The world is their desire*
7. Tho' they are made to hear and feel,
The need of Saving Grace ;
Yet to support their haughty will.
They keep their sinful place.
8. Great God, how cautious should we be f
To keep still on our guard ;
To watch and pray, to search and see
That we may be prepar'd.
44) SEXAGESIMA SUT^DAY.
E: 2 Cor, 11. v, 19 to chap. 12, to v. 9.— Psalm ^7,
HYMN XLVIII.— L. M.
For the Epistle,
npHE faithful servants oi the Lord,
-*- Who teach the plam and simple word :
Are always tempted, always tried,
Distressed and vext on ev'ry side.
1 2. Such \yas the first ApostFs fate,
As sacred writings do relate ;
And all their faith ml partners meet,
The like reward and equal treat.
3. Oitimes they are falsely accus'd,
And therefore slanderM and abus'd ;
When th^y endeavour to discharge.
Their office to the world at large.
4. The Gospel is the purest light,
It brings the sacred truth to sight ;
Bat where the truth, its beauty shows,
There Satan's Kingdom will oppose.
5. The Servants of the Saviour are
Expos'd to danger, dread and fear ;
Continual conflicts, war and strife
Attends the course of all their life*
6. Expos'd to wants of pv'ry kind,
Bistress'd in body and in mind —
Esteem'd as rnen of meanest worth.
As the off-scourings of the earth.
7. Oftimes as Pilgrim's, here they roam^ i
No certain stay, or Place of home ; f
The chief reward they hope to have,
Is that^, ^vluch is beyond the grave
(45)
The Sanciaij called Qumquagesimay or
the next Sunday Lefore Lent.
G : Luke 18, v. 31 to v. 43.— Psalm 102.
HYMN XLIX.^L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
A Certain beggar, poor and blind,
A needy creature as we find ,
Whose heart was filPd with woe and grief^
Cried to the Saviour for reUef.
2. He cried, O blessed David's son !
My mournful case to tliee is known ;
O pitty me, grant me my sight !
Restore to me that wanted light.
3. Tlio' he was blind, yet he could hear.
And knew that his dear Lord was near :
He cried, and pray'd, and would not cease
Till he had vented his distress.
4. Wlien once our blindness we do feel;,
I Our grief no longer can conceal ;
! Then like the Beggar we shall cry
jTo Jesus, e'er he passes by.
i 5. Are we rebuk'd, we cry the more.
Till Jesus manifests his pow'r —
We shall not cease until we know :
That we are hear'd, and answered too.
6. Then, like the Beggar we shall be.
Once we were blind but now we see :
Our darkness turned into day,
And follow Jesus in his way.
*^4^) aUINftUAGESIMA SUNDAY.
E; 1 Cor. 13, V. 1 to v. 13— Psalm 15.
HYMN L — L. M.
For the Epistle.
/^OULD I, with tongues of Angels speiak
^^ With all the eloquence of men !
And not the love of God partake,
All my profession would be vain.
2. I should belike the sounding Brass^
Or like the tinkling of a Bell ;
And should I for an Angel pass^
It would not save my soul from Hell.
8. Had I the gifts of prophecy,
And all the mysteries reveaFd,
Yet in my sins I be to die,
Unless my heart with love is filPd.
4. Had I such faith as could remove
The greatest mountains from their place ;
Yet all in vain, till christian love
Is wrought in me, by saving grace.
5. If all my goods the poor to feed.
With my concent was freely giv'n /
But without charity indeed,
I never should be fit for heav'n.
6. My body given for to burn.
To make attonements for my sin —
I should be like a varnish'd urn,
That which hath nought but filth within.'
7. O, may that precious gift of God !
True charity, that grace divine —
In all my heart be shed abroad,
And seal me Lord for ever thine.- i
(47)
Tkt first Bay of Lent, commonly called
Ash- Wedn esday.
G : Matth. 6, v. 16 to v. 21.— Psalm 12,
HYMN LI— CM.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
lyrOT in deception or disguise
^^ Must christians last or pray;
Bat taK:e their blessed Lord's advice^
Which is a different way.
2- The heart with godly sorrow fill'd,
Need never make a show ;
Their state of mind will be reveal'd,
In all they act and do.
3. They who are well convincM of sin,
Will feel a deep distress ;
Yet differ not from other men,
In their external dress.
4. Their fasting, pray'r and abstenence.
Are fervent, and sincere ;
They will not act with mere pretence,
Sad countenance to wear.
5. God will not pay a true regard,
To such a borrowed face ;
Nor grant the future ^eat reward
To those who mock his gi'ace.
6. The Lord is not to be deceived,
All things are in his view ;
Our pray'rs by him are not received,,
Unless our hearts be true.
.48) ASK-WEDNESDAY.
For E : Joel 2, v. 12 to v. 17 Psalm Uo,
HYMN LII— C. M.
Fo7^ the Epistle.
n^URN ye to mc, thus saith the Lord,
-■- Ye who have gone astray —
Your cries and mournings shall be heard,
And not be cast away^
2. Will ye from sin and vice depart,
By lasting and with pray'r ;
Rend not your garments, but your heart,
And for my grace prepare.
3. I will return to you again,
When ye return to me :
Your ear'nest pray'rs are not in vain,
[Nor never more shall be.
4. The Lord is gracious, good and kind,
To those who sock his face !
With a sincere and humble mind.
Shall find his pardoning grace.
5. Our horrid crimes, how have they swelPd;
To Heaven they are grow'n !
God's threat 'nings are at last fulfiU'd,
And bring his Judgements down.
6. W'ell, we deserve to feel the rod ;
Our punishments are due ;
But O ! we have a gracious God,
W^ho will forgive them too.
7. Come let us in his presence meet.
And bow beneath his throne ;
Confess with sorrow, and regret
The follies we have done.
(49)
: The first Sunday in Lent, called Invocavit^
' G: Matth. 4, v. 1, to v, 11.— Psalm 22.
HYMN LIII C. M.
{ FOR THE GOSPEL.
I TTOW great was our dear Lord^s distre&s;
-*^ Hi^ trials how severe :
When in a howling wilderness,
I He strove with Satan there.
2. That foe assault's him with disdain ;
Thou art here left alone,
I To suffer hunger, thirst and pain —
i Would God forsake his son !
; 3. Now to supply thy present need ;
' Art thou the son of God I
Command these stones that they be bread,
' Supply thyself with food.
4. May we reply as Jesus did.
When we are tempted too !
This is the means, by which we rid.
Ourselves of such a foe.
I 5. Man does not live by bread alone,
But by that sacred word :
JBy which all things are made and done.
As order 'd by the Lord.
! 6. In various ways the tempter tried,
iTo cause the Saviour^s fall ;
But was defeated and defied,
And miss'dhis aim in alL
! 7. Christ conquered and he gained the day,
I In all he overcame —
I ■ ^
5^0) THE FIRST SUNDAY IK LENT.
To him we look, to him we pray,
And we shall do the same.
.8. To his dear word and promises,
We ever have recourse 5
In him always have we success,
To banish Satan's force.
E : 2 Cor. 6, v. 1 to v 10 Psalm 95,
HYMN LIV C. M.
For the Epistle.
CHOULD we receive that grace invuin>
^ That precious gift of God ;
And serve om' former lusts again,
And slight the Saviours blood.
% Should we refuse to watch and pray,
And loose what we have gained >
That would be casting Christ away^
And all his love disdain'd*
3. The Lord was pleased our pray'rs to hear
In the accepted hour :
Now is the time to persevere,
And use the Saviour's powV. t
4. As faithful servants of the Lord, |
Ourselves we must approve —
Attend unto his precious word,
With pure unfeigned Love.
5. To bear assaults on evVy hand,
And yet not be dismay'd ;
Confirm'd in Christ by faith to stand,
Suppoi-ted by his aid.
(SI)
The. second Sunday in Lcnty called lie.-
minicere.
G: Matth. 15, v. 21, to v. 28.~.Psalm 55.
HYMN LV.— L, M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
pRA Y'R will at last an answer gain,
-*• Sure none shal! seek the Lord in vain [
Tho' Jesus may at first delay,
None shall be empty sent aw ay,
2. A certain passage we do read^
Proves it to be the case indeed :
A heathen woman filPd with grief
Did come to Jesus ibr relief.
3. With fervent pray'r his help she sought^
Truly at first he answer'd not ;
And in his turn he signified,
That she should ever be denied.
4. He first concealed what he meant^
By saying, I am only sent,
To grant relief and help to those
Of Jacob's race, whom God hath chose,
5. But still a more distressing word
Was then express'd by Christ the Lord 5
I ought not take the children s bread
And give to dogs that they be fed.
6. Yet all this drove her not away,
But caus'd her with more wai-mth to pray :
Have mercy Lord, O nitty me !
My trust for help is all in thee.
T. She ownM she was not Israel's seed^
But could be calPd a dog indeed ;
5^) THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT.
But that would not take childrens bread.
Though dogs should with the crumbs be fed.
8. The Saviour then was forcM to yield.
And with those words his mind reveaPd;
O ! Woman, thou must have relief,
Undoubted, great is thy belief.
9. Here mny we learn, here may we know.
What faith with humble pray'r can do ;
Should we who are of christian race.
Not persevere to gain such grace ?
E : 1 Thesal. 4, v. 1. to v. 7 Psalm 1,
HYMN LVL— C. M.
For the Epistle,
'T^HE truth which christians once received
-■- Tiiey never more should slight;
Tii3 promises they once believ'd
Should e'er be kept in sight.
2. The Saviour must be still in view.
His life to imm'tate ;
To serve the Lord in all they do,
And humbly on him wait.
3. In christian virtues to abound,
Should be their constant aim —
And all their actions should redound
To shew the Saviours fame.
4. Engag'd with eeal on ev'ry hand,
All vices to oppose !
And ever- more prepar'd to stand,
To conquer all such foes.
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT. (63
5. All base desires, lusts and pride^
By faith must be subdu'd ;
Until the soul be sanctified,
And the whole mind renew 'd.
6. Whilst such in faith and love increase^
They find established rest ;
They will enjoy eternal peace,
And be for ever bless'd.
The third Sunday in Lent, called Oculi.
G ; Luke 11. v, 14 to v. 28,r- Psalm 109,
HYMN LVII.^L. M;
FOR THE GOSPEL,
K Palace is the sinner's heart,
-^ Which Satan guards in ev'ry part ;
And with his forces dwells therein,
And keeps the soul enslav'd to sin.
2. There he , without control resides,
And there against attack provides ;
He governs there, and feareth none,
And holds the castle as his own.
3. Poor man obeys him as his chief,
Because of pride and unbelief ;
Like slaves and servants on him wait.
And seldom feel their slavish state.
4. But when the Saviour claims the hearty
That cruel tyrant must depart —
When Jesus speaks and gives command j
That Prince of darkness can't withstand.
5. The force of his restraining grace,
Will cause that Lord to leave his place ;
E2
^4) THE fHIRD SUNDAY IN LRNT
Some outward changes may be seen;,
But yet some idol lurks within.
6. Altho' he wanders for a while^
Himself he can liot reconcile,
He has not fully quit his home,
Bat soon he means again to come.
7. Where Jesus does not fully reign,
He sm-ely will return again :
With vice and envy seven-fold,
Audatious, impudent and bold.
8. His palace he no more Ibrsak's,
In spite of all reproofs and checks ;
The force of men and angels joifiM,
Can ne'er rehew that hardened mind.
9. That sinners' case was bad before,
But now 'tis worse, and still much more
Because he can not be renew'd,
And ever hat'st the ways of God.
10. O! horrid, wTccched, awful state:?
My God let it not be my fate ;
May the Good Spirit gain my heart !
To dwell in me and ne'er depart.
E : Eph. 5, V. 1. to y. 9.— Psalm 35.
HYMN LVIII.— L. M.
For the Epistle.
"V7E who profess the Lord to love^
■*- Let all your lives and actions prove.
With pure desires and ardent zeal,
Attached to Ctoi st to do his wi 11
THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT, (SJ
2, Walk ye in love as christians ought.
Remember ye are dearly bought.
And ransoni'd with the greatest price;
When Jesus died our sacrifice.
3, A sacrifice of sweetest smell
As pleas'd the righteous father well,
When his dear precious blood was spilt.
It then atton'd lor all our guilt.
4. Amazing love beyond degree !
Ko greater love could ever be,
O christians take this love in view !
And learn what sovereign love can do.
5. This love renews the soul within.
And makes the mind aversM to sin ;
All works of darkness are denied
Reprov'd, condemned and mortified.
The fourth Sunday in Lent^ called Lee-
tart.
G : John, 6, v. 1, to v. 15.— Psalm 6.
HYMN LIX — L. M.
FOR THE GOSPELi
GRA^Tus dear Lord our daily bread^
Thus do we pray in time of need ;
To him our precious lord we cry,
Who daily doth our wants supply.
2. Where nothing laid in store we see,
Where thousands faint and hungry be ;
Yet may we trust and firmly b- lieve,
He find's a wav for us to live.
56) THE FOUETH SUNDAY IN LENT.
3. When Jesus in the wilderness
Beheld, his foUow'rs in distress,
Fatigued and hungry, weak and faint.
He pitti'd them to see their want.
4. And how to help them he well knew,
Altho' he ask'd what shall we do ?
Our faith must always first be tried.
Before our wants are all supplied.
5. He then commands them to prepare,
And trust his providence and care ;
Without a table being set,
The feast for them was soon complete.
6. When Jesus grants us his increase,
Then we partake the greater bliss ;
Two little fish, five loaves of bread.
Some thousands of his folio w'rs fed,
7. If here we follow Christ indeed,
He will support us as we need ;
And when this present life is past
We feast with him in heav'n at last.
E : Gal. 4, v. 21, to v. Sl.^Psalm 32:
HYMN LX — C. M.
For the Epistle.
A S the Galatians vainly dream'd,
-"- The case can never be ;
Man is not by the law redeemed,
Nor yet by works made free.
2. Not by the deeds of any law
Can any man be sav'd,
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT. (5*7
r
But always kept in fear and awe,
And yet remain deprav'd.
3. The carnal mind will e'er remain
At enmity with God,
Until the soul is born again,
And cleansed by Jesus' blood.
4. It was by covenant of grace.
That God in Christ had made ;
He justifies the fallen race,
For which the Saivour bled.
5. O, why should we be so unwise !
j To trust to what we do ;
i To rush on such an enterprize,
\ That cannot bear ns through.
; The fifth Sunday in Lent, called Judica,
G : John 8, v. 46, to v. 59 — Psalm 3.
HYMNLXL— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
WHEN Jesus taught the Jews of old
The way of rigntegusness ;
They rose in anger, fierce and bold,
And scorn'd him to his face.
2. The prince of darkness gets enrag'd
To see the truth succeed —
And all his subjects are engag'd
To join with him their head.
3. The Gospel truth conveys a dart,
Tho' Satan should oppose !
And oftlmes it does reach the heart
Of those who are its foes.
58) THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT.
4. But those who do'not wish to b'licve,
Will vent and spit their spite —
Much rather than the tmth receive
Be blinded with the ligh^
5. And thus the case is ever so^
All such who teach the truth :
In all they seek, or say and do,
They feel the serpents tooth.
6. The soul that is not born of God,
Will never love his ways ;
But ever slight the Saviours blood
And all the means of grace.
7. How awful must their cases be,
Who wilfully refuse :
To scorn the Lord who bought them free.
As did the stubborn Jews.
E ; Hebrews 9, v, 11, to v. 15.— .Psalm 10.
HYMN LXII— S. M,
For the Epistle.
TESUS the great High Priest
*^ Hath full attonement made.
Will make his people truly bless'd
Who own him for their head.
2. The Priests ordain'd of old,
They answered to their times ;
But all their olfVing never could
Attone for all their crimes.
3. But Christ the Saviour brings
OffVings of greater worth—
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT. (59
Than typ's and shadow of those things
That only hcid him forth.
4. Not biood of Calves or Goates
Did Jesus sacrifice ;
To c.eanse the soul from sin and spots^
Most be of greater price.
5. Jesus by his own blood.
Went in that holy place.
And sacrilic'd himself to God,
To save all Adam's race.
6. He ever reigns above
And for us interceeds :
There manifests his tender love^
And there our causes pleads.
The sixth Sunday in Lent, called Falm
Sunday, or Sunday Hfore Easter,
G : Matth. 21. v. 1, to v. 9.— Psalm 130,
HYMNLXIII — C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
^lON receive thy glorious king !
^ Behold, he comes to thee :
Thy songs of thanks and praises sing ;
He comes to set thee free.
% Behold he comes from heav'n above.
To thee He doth decend ;
He comes with pitty, grace and love.
As brother, lord and iriend.
3» Yes, true I he comes in meanest stftte^
To dwell a while below ;
60) THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN LEST.
And yet the work is wond'rous great
!For him on earth to do.
4. He comes to save all Adam's racc^
By shedding of his blood ;
And thereby makes them heirs of giace,
And also sons of Grod.
5. His grace divine, and spirits aid,
Tho' vv^e are prone to ill —
Can soon effect the change we need
To sanctify our will.
6. And thus it is that we receive
The Saviour in our heart ;
Then we desire with him to live
And ne'er with him to part.
W^
Philip. 2, V. 5, to V. 11.— Psalm 69,
HYMN LXIV— L. M.
For the Epistle.
E should possess the Saviour's mind,
Like him be humble, meek and kind ;
Esteem the world as filth and dross.
And be resigned to bear the cross.
2. All powV and glory is his own,
But yet he left his heav'nly throne —
He came, and gave himself to be,
Expos'd to pain and misery.
3. On Calvery he groan'd and bled,
Until he bow'd his sacred head !
He died in sorrow, gi-ief and pain,
But by his pow'r he rose agaiii.
T^HXJESDAV BEFOafe EASTER. (61
4. He hath ascended up on high !
He reigns above, beyond the sky —
And evVy knee to him shall bow,
In heav'n above, and earth belcw.
5. Immortal honors there he claims !
His name exceeds all other names :
None such on earth, or yet in heav'n
As that which God to him has giv'n.
6. Not Men or Angels e'er can raise^
Such notes as fully sound his praise ;
Yet let us join with them to sing
The praises of the Lord our King.
Maundij 'Thursday , or Thursday before
faster.
G : John 13, v. 1, to v. 15— Psalm 25.
HYMN LXV— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
^p O shew how humble christians ought
-*- Thus to each other be, .
Christ with his own example taught,
As plainly we may see.
2. Though he was Lord and Master Greatj
Who giveth all commands ;
He wash'd his own disciples feet.
With his own blessed hands.
3. When thus their master with them dePty
And prov'd his love to them ;
How must their haughty hearts have felfc,^
To meet with such esteem.
F
^2) THURSDAY BEFORE EASTER.
4. May they who worldly honour se^k,
Learn what it is to be —
Like Jesus, hunib:e, truly meek.
From sel -applauses free.
5. Such iacis as these should have effect,
To bring the haughty low ;
The proudest heart should feel a check,
And deeply humbled too
6. Thus Peters mind was mucli impressed.
He thought himself too mca^i ;
But also felt himself distress^.
To hear he was unclean.
7. Till thou art wash'd thou hast no part
In me, the Saviour said, ;
Then Peter cried with all my heart !
Wash thou my hands and head",
8. Did Jesus here by institute.
This, as an ordinance ?
That christians e'er should execute
To his rememberence.
9. For many years it was practised,
Before our Saviour's day :
A'V'ere the Apostles e'er baptiz'd ?
In any othpr way.
E: I Co. 11, V. 20, to V. 32.— Psalm 20,
HYMN LXVI.— C, M,
For the. Epistle.
^*pHE timr^ of Jesus being at hand
^ To leave this world below ;
Gave his Disciples this command :
This shall ye mind ^nd do.
GOOD FRIDAY. (66
2. This blessed bread which I do break.
This cup, this blessed wine :
This bread and wine ye shall partake,
An ordinance divine.
3 This ordinance I do ordain,
To prove my sacred will ;
This Institution shall contain
My pledges and my seal*
4. Take ye this bread and eat by faith,
And drink this cup likewise ;
And by so doing shew my death,
And precious sacrifice.
Good Friday.
C : Matth, ch.26 & 27. Mark, ch 14 & 15. LukC;
€h. 22 & 23. John, ch. 18 &. 19.— Psalm 54,
HYMN LXVII.— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
"^T^E wretched sons of men draw^ near,
^ The cries and groans of Jesus hear ;
come see the blessed lamb of God,
f There shedding of his precious Blood,
j 2. Behold him wounded scourg'd & bruis'd
MockM, and slandered, and abus'd ;
, O hear his cries upon the tree :
, Why hath my God forsake^i me ?
3. His pain, his anguish, and distress,
No heart can feel, no tongue express ;
! When all the pow ers of Hell broke iny
I And Christ bore all the weight of sin.
i
(64 OOOD FRIDAY,
4. When Jesus to the Cross was naiPd^
The Sun Was all in darkness vaiPd ;
The Rocks were rent when Jesus cried !
The earth was shaken when he died.
5. The heavens their black curtains drew,
Such mournful scenes they could not view ;
It was too much for human eye,
To see the King of Glory die.
6. How dark and awful was the day^
When Jesus died to take away ;
Our curse and punishment and pain,
for which he died and rose again.
For E : Isaiah chap. 53.— Psalm 64.
HYMNLXVIII_C. M.
For the. Epistle.
T^ho hath believ'd thy sacred word ?
^ ^ The message of thy Son,
Reveal thine arm. Almighty Lord !
And make his office known.
2. The Jews dispis'd his person here,
Esteem'd him vile and mean,
For in the form he did appear,
No comliness was seen.
3. A man, of sorrow pain and grief,
He was on earth below ;
In him the Jew's had no belief,
But odious in their view.
4. They turned their eyes away from him,
And treated him with scorn ;
GOOD FRIDAY. (6o
He suffered pain and grief for them,
Their sorrows he hath bor'n.
5. Tiie Lord in justice pleas'd to bniise,
Him, though his oniy son ;
He suffered tor the stubborn Jews,
Aud Nciti ons yet unknown,
6. L ke wand-ring siieep we ran astray,
And left the fold of God,
Each wand'ring in the crooked way.
And in the downward road.
7. But all our sins on him T\^ere laid,
We by his wounds are heaPd ;
God's vengence on the Shepherd's head.
Is our redemption seald.
8. Ten thousand captive souls enslav'd
And doomM to endless pain :
Are from their graves and prisons sav'd,
And brought to God again.
9. His joytiil soul shall ever see !
The purchase of his blood !
Great numbers justified shall be,
And reconcil'd to God.
10. His honor's, life and ev'ry breath
For sinners then he gave
Was like the wicked in his death.
And took with them his grave.
11. But God shall raise his honor's higl^
And give him great reward ;
He who for sinner's once did die,
Now reigns as Sovereisjn Lord,
F 9.
66) »o6d fridaV.
HYMN LXIX.~C. M.
On the Sufferings of Chrisi.*
r\ Let mc look to Golgatha,
^-^ And my dear Saviour see :
Who on the Cross doth weep and pray
Who bleeds and dies for me.
2. O may that blood my Jesus spilt,
When he for me was s ain ;
Cause me to know and feel my guilt \
My guilt of deepest stain.
3. He died for me, that I should live,
And in his latest breath :
He pray'd the father to forgive,
And save my soul from death.
4. This precious truth to me reveaPd,
My doubts shall soon remove —
And having thus my pardon seal'd,
My soul is mov'd with love.
5. The law with all its powV and force
Can not effectual be ;
To free my soul from sin and curse.
Or work a change in me.
6. But when my heart can feel it true,
What Christ for me hath done ;
My heart miist feel and soften too,
t'or follies, weep and mourn.
7. Come sinners view the Lamb of God i
Come venture near and try ;
The merits of the Saviour's blood
Will bring Salvation nigh
300D FRLDAY. ^^*
HYMN LXX.— C. M.
For the same.
%1THEK Jesus on the Cross I see-,
^ ^ My soul is movM witliin :
To think my Lord has died lor me !
To free my scul from sin.
2. Should such a creature as I am^
My Lord^s compassion move ;
Astonishing that I should claim
The merits of his love.
3. Sure it would melt my hardn'd heart,,.
And humble me the more ;
Could I but know and feel in part.
The pains my Saviour bore.
4. My proud, m}^ stout, and selfish wIlL
No longer could abide ;
My vile affections prone to ill,-
Would soon be crucified.
6. Was all the force of learning join'd
To make me know and feel —
My flark and wretched state of mind^.
Yet all could not avail.
'iW
HYMN LXXI — L. M,
For the same.
HAT caus'd a deep acnd mournrul
sound ?
I What caused the earthquakes clevethe gi'ouhd
; Both heav'n and earth set in ai^iaze ?
,|The glorious Sun,, t-o hide his face \
il
(68 THB VEAST BEFORE EASTER.
2. No wonder why the earth does shake,
The seasconvuls'd, and mountains quake ;
And nature shrinking with surprize,
Since Christ, the Mighty Saviour dies.
3. His blood is streaming from the tree,
It is my Saviour, O 'tis he ;
My only Saviour, O my God !
There shedding his attoning blood.
4. For me there on the Cross he hangs.
For me he feels such horrid pangs ;
For me he yields his fleeting breath,
For me he dies that painful death.
The Feast of Easier.
Q: Mark 16, V. 1, to V. 8.— Psalm 111.
HYMNLXXII.— CM.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
rpO Jesus Christ, our living head,
■*- Be everlasting praise ;
Who now is raised from the dead.
With power life and grace.
2, He suffered, died and rose agaiU;,
Though Death and Hell oppose ;
He shall forever live and reign
Jn spite of all his foes.
3, The force of men and devils join'd
With all their art and scheme:
They could not keep that Lord confind
Who quells and conquers them.
4, He bleeds no more upon the tree,
' ixiore to shed his blood ;
THE FEAST OF EASTER. (69
He needs no more for sinners be I
Tae bleeding Lamb of God.
5. Oiic^ for us all, he bled and died,
But was from death restorM ;
He rose tiiat \^'^e be jastiiied,
And Holy to the Lord.
6. O, cruel dea h, where is thy sting.
Where is thy pow'j- O grave ;
A. I glory to the LOi'd our King,
Who died, our souls to save.
I E ; 1 Cor. 5, v. 6, to v. 8.— Psalm 113.
! HYMN LXXIII.^L. M.
i For the Epistle.
\ rjpHE Feast of Easter wasenjoinM
_SL To keep our Saviour Christ in mind ;
He was our great Passover slain^
Who once was dead but lives again.
2. That Paschal Lamb the Jews did eat,
Pre-figur'd Chi-ist our Lord complete !
The whole of v/hat it typified,
Was ail complete when Jesus died.
3. We also have a Paschal Lamb,
: Since Christ, our great Passover came ;
\ He died to be our sacrifice,
[ And rose that we should also rise.
4. Let us agree with one accord,
; To keep this feast unto the Lord !
1 But not in malice or deceit,
I For such the Lord will ever hate.
(TO EASTER MONDAV.
6. To purge the heart from base desires !
The keeping of this feast requires—
To love the Lord our living head,
Is feasting on unleavenM bread.
ii^ — i ' ' — •
Easter- Monday.
G ; Luke 24, v. 13, to v. 35 — Psalm 144.
HYMN liXXIV — C. M;
FOR THE GOSPEL.
T7[7HY should we fear the powers of Hell>
^ ^ Why should we be afraid ?
Jesus conquered when he fell.
And rose our Lord and head.
2, His tortures and his dying pain,
His sorrows and his grief,
Have borsted the infernal chain.
And purchas'd our relief
S. Death is in v ctVy swallowed up,
Our freedom is obtain d ;
And Christ who is our life and hope,
Hath full redemption gaind.
4. Now he has left his silent tomb^
And proved his mighty power ;
We shall enjoy the life to come !
With him for ever more.
5. Come let us thank him for his love< 1
With all we can afford ;
With saints on earth and hosts abovey
praise him our Mighty Lord.
EASTER MONDAY. (7X
HYMN LXXV.— L. M»
For ike same.
npHIS is for us a happy day,
-*• Come let us join to sing and pray ?
And him our blessed Lord adore,
Who lives and reigns tor evermore.
2 Glad hailalujahs let us sing,
To Jesus our great Lord and King !
In spite of all that did oppose,
He rose and conquered all his foes.
Z. The Cross, the Nail and bloody Spear
He never more shad need to fear ; *
His death distroy'd the powers of death
And all the lorce ol Heil beneath.
4» Theliappy news the angers brought,
To those who Jesus early sought ;
It is to us the very same,
With them we join to praise his name*
5. As Jesus from the grave did rise,
So shall we too be rais'd likewise ;
Our bodies raised from the tomb,
Will fit them for the life to come.
6. There like blessM Angels we shall be^
With them the face of Jesus see :
We shall enjoy him as he is,
Jn full fruition life and peace.
0
For E : Acts. 10, v. 34, to 41 — Psalm 118^
HYMN LXXVI.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
Blessed truth the Grospel shews^^
On which may be relied;
(72 THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTtlii.
As Peter taught the partial Jews :
All doubts are laid aside.
2. No preft'rence unto men is giv'n^
Because of birth and name ;
But all the nations under heaven,
Have equal right and claim.
3. All those who humbly fear the Lord,
And seek his righteousness ;
All those who trust unto his v/ord^
Have endless life and peace.
4. This doctrhie through the promised land
First to the Jews was showYi;
And by the Saviour's great command,
Made to all nations known.
5. The Jews had crucified and slain,
Jesus up on the tree !
But O, he rose and lives again.
To all eternity.
6. O happy news sent far abroad !
As prophecied before :
All may be reconcile to God, |
And live for ever more. f
Hie first Sunday after Easter, called
Quasimodogenitt.
G ; John 20. v. 19, to v. 31.— Psalm 3.^
HYMN LXXVIL— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
T^^henthc disciples refuge sought
^ '^ To shrm the stubborn Jews :
FIRST SUKDAY AFTER EAST^T^. (TS
When they had neither hope or thought, ^
Tasy hearM a welcome new's.
2. Tiieir doors were bolted, bar'd & lock'd^
To guard them in their fears ;
The Saviour neither call'd nor knock'd,
But suddenly appears.
3. My peace l>e unto you he said :
My peace to you is giv'n ;
You need not doubt nor be affraid,
I am your Lord from heaven.
4. That they might be convinced and know %
And fully satisfied ;
His wounded hands to them did show,
Likewise his pierced side.
5. Thus with all saints it is the case,
When Jesus is withdrawn ;
When he appears to hide his face,
Then all our joys are gone.
6. Like the disciples they feel sad,
I Like them they feel distressM ;
I A view of Jesus makes them glad,
I And sooth's their minds to rest.
'■ 7. Let us assemble, watch and pray^
JAs faithful servants do!
Till Jesus visits us and say,
{ My peace be unto you.
I E : 1. John chap. 5, v 4 to v lO—Psalm SU
HYMN LXXVIII — L. M.
I For the Epistle.
npHE soul renew'd by grace divine,
I -^ Born of the Spirit from above—
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Will conquer Satan, world and sin,
And ever grow in faith and love.
2. By faith, in Jesus Christ the Lord I
The crown and vict'ry may be gain'd ;
The soul is stay'd upon the word,
And everlasting life obtained.
3. Jesus the blessed Son of God,
The everlasting truth hath seaVd ;
He came by water and with blood,
Himself as God and man reveal'd.
4. In heaven three do bear record :
The father. Spirit and the Son ;
The Son is the eternal word.
And all these blessed three are one.
5. And three there are on earth below r
Tlie Spirit, AVater and the blood ;
These bear record and witness too^
That Jesus is the Son of God.
6. All these records, as one agree.
And we do know that they are sure ;
The testimonies of those three
Do seal our peace for ever more.
Second Sunday after Easter, called
Misericordias.
G: John 10. V. 12, to v. 16.— Psalm 103.
HYMN LXXIX— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
TESUS the great and mighty Lord,
=^ Will ever more defend and guard —
His feeble flock on earth below,
Will keep and bear them safely through.
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. (75
2. He lov^es them, with a tender love, "*
And ever so to them will prove ;
His love is great, beyond degree :
He died for them, to set them free.
o. He is their Shepherd, Lord and Friend !
To all their cries he will attend ;
He feeds them with his word and gi^ace,
And will preserve them all their dajs.
4. He knows his Sheep,ihey hear his voice.
He is their Shepherd, and their choice ;
He knows his flock, he calls their names^
He guards and feeds his tender Lambs.
5. But mark ! this passage plainly shews :
This flock here mentioned was the Jev^s ;
And as the Saviour died for all,
The Gentiles too receivM a call.
6. And Christ +he Saviour, well fore knew,
That thev would b'lieve his doctrine too ;
He called them, another fold,
Besides the Jew's, the flock of old.
7. It was to them, a joyful new's.
To share the Gospel with the Jews ;
Therefore with them they freely joined.
And were with them one heart and mind,
8. O, may our hopes not be in vain !
Shortly to have such times again —
Should we who daily heap our crimes ?
Expect to ^ee such precious times f
76) SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.
E : 1 Pet. 2, V. 21, to v. 25.— Psalm 119, v 25 to v 48.
HYMN LXXX— C. M.
For the Epistle.
npHAT great example Jesus set,
-■- As the Apostle saith ;
Must evVy Christian imitate,
To prove his Lviiig faith.
2. The Christian man is calPd there to.
In Jesus steps to tread ;
To suffer with his Lord below,
As members with the head.
3. Like Jesus, humble^ meek and mild,
Let all his followers be ;
To all their fates be reconciPd,
And bear with injury.
4. He was exposed to scorn and pain,
ReviPd and mocked and beat ;
Yet he reviled not again,
Nor yet aveng'd the treat.
5. His life with willingness did yield.
And died, our lives to save ;
And by his wounds, our wounds are heaPd,
And ransom'd from the grave.
6. Like Sheep that wander from the fold,
We left the ways of God ;
But the great Bishop of the soul,
Kedeem-d us by his blood.
7. O Christians then, let us partake,
And suffer with our Lord ;
And bear the Cross for Jesus sake,
And wait the Great reward.
(77)
Third Sunday after Easter, called Ju-
bilate.
G : John 16, v. 16, to v. 23.— Psalm 62.
HYMN LXXXI C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
WHEN Christ let his Disciples knoW;>
That he should soon depart :
And leave them to this world below^ —
It griev'd them to their heart.
2. To them he also testiried,
What sorrows they would have :
Tiiat they shou d see him crucified,
And laid into the graye.
o. Sure that was more distressing still,
^uch words as these to hear ;
And much contrary to their will,
That Christ such things should bear.
4. They hop'd a great and better thing,
When tirst with him they join'd ;
They hop'd that be would be their King,
And govern to their mind.
5. God's counsels were to them unknown^
They knew not his decree ;
Tliat Jesus should for sinattone.
By dying on the tree.
6. When we first join with Jesus too,
Our hearts are over joy'd ;
When we have him no more in view.
Then is our peace destroy'd.
7. Like the Disciples we do mourn.
When Jesus disappears ;
fi3
78) THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTE1&*
Like they we find reproach and scorn^
And many doubts and fears.
8. But oar great consolation is :
He will return again —
If we hut tinist his promises,
Our peace shall still remain.
E : 1 Pet. 2, V. ll,to V.20— Psalmll9,v. 4^to'v6i.
HYiMN LXXXII.— L. M.
For the Epistle.
HOW bless'd are they who always strivcy
To keep their souls to God alive !
Who keep their m'nds with God arrang'd^
And live to evVy vice astrang-d.
2. They war with Satan, world and flesh,
And e'er renew their strength afresh ;
They honour God in all they do.
And always good examples shew.
3. Altho' they bear reproach and blame,
They glorify their Saviour's name ;
They treat their enemies with love,
AVhich is their method to reprove.
4. What e'er their state of life may be.
They keep their hearts from envy free ;
From all revenge they will abstain,
To shame the Ignorance of men.
5. Tliis makes their state of mind complete^
When they witli patience can submit !
To all the precepts of the Lord,
His ordinance and blessed word-
(79)
Fourth Sunday after Easter , called
Cantaie .
G : John 16, v. 5, to v. 15 Psalm 66.
HYMN LXXXIIL— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
/^ Precious word the Saviour spake.
^-^ To his Disciples dear ;
Tho' you n>y friends, I must forsake_,
You need not doubt nor fear.
2. To my b ess'd father I ascend,
And leave you here below ;
I will remain your greatest friend^
And you shall find it true.
3. For that ye now lament and gi-ieve_,
It answ ers for your good ;
The Holy Ghost shall you receive,
The comforter from God,
4 Your souls shall be with grace endow 'd 1
Your hearts abound with joy,
Your fears shall vanish like a cloud !
That with the winds do fly.
5. Ye shall reprove the worM of sin^
The sin of unbelief ;
Which ever more the cause has been,
That men find no relief
6. By faith in Jesus man is sav'd !
KestorM to God again ;
But unbelief keeps man enslavM,
And rivets Satan's chain.
7. My innocence and righteousness^
Ye shall sufficient prove :
BO) FOURTH SUI^DAY AFTER EASTER,
When ye shall make the world confess I
That I do reign above.
8. Tiie Prince of Darkness is condemn'd^
With all his art and pow'r ;
And man is greatly to be blam'd
To serve him any more.
£ : James 1, y. 1 6, to v. 21, — Psalm 23,
HYMN LXXXIV— C. M.
For the Epistle.
FROM God above, the God of heav'n,
Is ev'ry gift bestovvM ;
And all we need from him is giv'n,
Salvation, Life and food.
2. The G'jd our Father, and our Light^.
He changes never more ;
Whose ways are holy, just and right^
Whose promises are sure.
g. His spiii. and the Gospel word
Creates the mind anew ;
Tae Saviour's image is restored !
His m -edits brougut to view.
4. And thus renew'd and born again :
And made the heirs of grace ;
Such will for ever more abstain :
From sin and sinners ways.
5. And swift to hear, and slow to speak ;
Kot subject unto wrath ;
Are they who keep their souls awake^
By constant pray'i* and fie^ith.
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6. Lord may it be my chief concern, /
To live as Christians ought ;
And may I ever live and learn
The lesions I am taught.
Fifth Sunday after Eaater, caktd
Kogute.
G : Jolin 16, v. 23, to v. 30— Psalm 37.
HYMN LXXXV— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
GREAT comforts does the Saviour give,
To those who in his word believe ;
He says the father will indeed.
Grant to his Samts all they do need.
2. He bids us ask by faithful pray V,
And solemnly he doth declare ;
What e'er you ask in my bless'd name,
Ye shall be sure to have the same !
3. God's word and promise ncvei' fail,
: All faithful pray'rs they must prevail ;
i God's promises are not in vain,
I What e'er we need, we shall obtain.
I 4. God ever bows his gracious ear,
I The pray'rs of faithfiil souls to hear ;
iTneir times of troubles will be past
And all their wants relieved at last.
i 5. When the Disciples w^ere distress'^d;
t With many doubts and fears oppress'd—
;The Saviour bid them bear and wait.
And patiently endure their fate.
82) FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.
6. To their great comfoi-ts they should find^
That God was gracious, good and kind ;
And they should find he was their friend,
Who made them happy in the end.
7. We join to pray in Jesus' name.
For God will be to us the same ;
Such as lie was in former days,
Which we shall witness to his praise;
E: James 1. v, 22 to v. 27.— Psalm 19,
HYMN LXXXVL— L. M.
jPor tilt E piste, ~
TVrOT only hearers of the word
•^^ Can e'er be pleasing to the Lord !
Bi^t such who seek and strive to do :
All th'ngs as well as they do know.
2. How greatly doth that man deceive :
Himself who may suppose or b'lieve —
To be an heir of saving grace
Whilst Christian duties he delays,
3. Just like a s-mpje man that would.
His visage in a glass behold !
But soon his visage is for got,
As tho' he had beheld it not.
4. Sure, such reliaion all is vain,
Whilst man to sin, a s^ave remain—
Tliat sonl in grace can n'er succeed
That will not serve the Lord indeed.
6. But bless'd and happv is the man.
Who searches well the (iospel plan ?
That perfect law of liberty
IJiat sets the soul h'om vices free.
(83)
The Ascension Hay.
\ ^ : Mark 16. v, U, to v. 20,— Psalm 41,
HYMNLXXXVII._C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
i'OTHEN Jtesiis' time v/as ^\\y come
I ^ ^ To le^ve this world below ; .
Then he returii'd \o heav'n, his home !
Where he is worship'd now.
, % His work on earth is all complete :
His suffVings have an end ;
In heav'n he took his place and seat^
jA.nd reigns at God's right hand.
' 3. The Hosts of heaven praise his name,
And of his wonders sing ;
Then let us join to do the same
And worship him our King.
j 4. To him, are endless praises due,
From all that live and move ;
fe'et men or angels cannot shew
jThe greatness of his love.
5. We shall more fully sing his praise :
When we get near his throne —
iVnd love and thank him all our days,
(For all that he has done.
T
For E : Acts 1, v. 1. to v. 11 — Psalm 15,
HYMNLXXXVIIL— C. M.
For the Epistle.
ESUS our Lord to heav'n is gone^
And sits at God's right handi
84) SUNDAY AFTER ASGENSION-DAY.
Where angels, him then' sovereign own,
And are at his command.
2. Lo he ascends with pow'r and might.
To heav'n from whence he came —
And there he reigns in glorious light.
And angels praise his name.
3. For that he once himself abased.
And died to set us free ;
He is by all in heaven prais'd,
And will for ever be.
4. Once more on earth he is to come,
To judge the human race •
And take his ransomM people home,
To know his pow'r and grace.
Sunday uftcr- Jl^ceiision-Day.
G : John 15, V. 26 ch 16 to v. 4— Psalm 140,
HYMN LXXXIX.— C. M,
FOR THE GOSPEL.
r^HRIST'S servants should not be afraid^
^-^ Their duties to perform ;
Thp promises, the liOrd hath made,
Will guard them in the storm.
2. They should not think it hard or strange,
To bear the Saviour's Cross ;
For Satan seeks to have revenge
On those who cause his loss.
g. When Satan, sin, and world combine,
Their labours to oppose ;
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Yet Jesus by his pow'r divine, '
Will baffle ail such foes.
4. Tho' griefs and sorrows them await^
And trials of their faith ;
To some it proves, their lot and fate,
To feel the stroke of death.
5. All this should never more indeed :
Fright feeble saints away ;
God giveth strength as they do need,
(According to the day.
6. Supported by that mighty hand^
; Such servants may endure —
[To persevere and firmly stand,
|In spite of Satan's pow'r.
E ; 1 Pet. 4, v, 8, to v, 11.— Psalm 5^
HYMN XC— C. M.
For the Epistle.
"OE sober watching unto pray'r,
^ Ye who would serve the Lord ;
Since faithful christian's duties arC;
To walk the narrow road.
1 2. Let fervent charity abound,
phat grace from God above ;
For where that precious gift is found,
Tft covers faults with love,
1 13. Where charity possess the mind.
!;t proves itself indeed ;
^uch are affectionate and kind
to all that are in need.
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4. Such ne'er begrudge what they can dt
But help on ev'ry side ;
And thus to help each other through,
Keal Christians are employ 'd.
5. As faithful Stewards of the Lord
Each occupy his place ;
And use the Oracles and word
With all the means of grace.
6. O what a pitty, Lord it is
That many son's of men !
Will never be convinc'd of this^
Salvation to obtain.
Whitsunday.
G r John 14, ^. 2S, to v. Sl^^Psalm 48.
HYMNXCI.— CM,
FOR THE GOSPEL.
0 W bless'd are they who love the IjotA
TT
-"- And seek his will to do ;
They have his promise and hisword^
That he will love them too.
2. The Holy Spirit shall reveal
The gracious will of God —
And thus their hearts shall know and feel
The worth of Jesus' blood.
'3. That which the world cannot receiv*^
The peace of God within ;
|s the reward to all who b'lieve
And strive to conquer sin^
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4. The Holy Ghost, with heav\ily grace/
And blessings from above :
Will make such hearts his dwelling place
And fill the soul with love.
5. He will for ever there abide,
To all their wants attend ;
To be their counsel and their guide,
Their safe guard and their friend
6 O happy, where such grace divine^
Can have its real abode ;
0 may such treasurs too be mine :
Those precious gifts of God.
HYMN XCIL— L. M.
for the same.
'1^ Comforter of God come down
^-^ And cause our hearts to be thine own ^r
Thy heav'nly light in us to shine.
Would fill our hearts with grace divine.
2. Thou blessed gift from God above,
Thou heav'nly light and fire of love ;
O let thy powV and grace be felt,
And cause our hardened hearts to melt. ^
S. Our sinful state to us reveal,
And Godly sorrow let us feel ;
Thy sacred gifts to us impart :
And write thy laws upon each heart.
1 4. O, fill our souls with heav'nly grace,,
Till we thy sacred love embrace ;
I Thy work begun in us renew,
And finish our Salvation too.
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5. Grant us a true and living faith,
Aiid make us faithlul unto death ;
Help us escape the snares of sin
And grant us j jy and peace within..
6. Teach us the father to confess,
The S3n, our life and righteousness ;
O Holy Ghost, thy gifts be giv'n,
And fit us for the courts of heav'n.
For E : Acts. 2, v. 1 to v. 13.— Psalm 68.
HYMN XCIII.— L. M.
For the Epistle.
/^OME O thou blessed comforter,
^ Thy precious gifts on us confer ;
Thy glorious light to us reveal,
And cause each heart thy love to feel.
2. May we like the Disciples be :
Who earnestly did wait on thee ;
Until thy promises were giv'n,
Thy gifts on them sent down fromheav'n.
3. May we like they, be filPd with joy.
Like they, our efforts all employ ;
To sing thy praise, and shew thy love.
Thy wonders and thy blessings prove
4. Thy heav'nly aid and quick^iing pow'rs
Can warm these frozen hearts of ours :
Likewise aftbrd us, life and heat.
To conquer every foe we meet.
5. To feel thy love is life indeed !
Thy gi^'ts and grace is all we need :
To make us happy in thy ways
And fit us for to sing thy praise.
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Whit sun- Monday,
G : John 3. v. 16 to v. 21 Psalm 104.
HYJMN XCIV.— L. M.
FOU THE GOSPEL,
GO D lov'd the warld beyond degree
S are no such other love can be ;
He sent his son, who died and sav'd,
The whole of man to sin enslavM.
2. But to compiete that glorious plan.
The Son of God became nke man ;
When he assum'd our tiesh and blood.
He died like man, but not as God.
3. He bore the cui^se to make us bless M )
On hmi doth our Salvation rest ;
When all our sins on him were laid,
His death for ail attonement made.
4. His death has purchased Hfe and gra,ce.
For all the lost of Adam's race ;
;No other sacrifice could pay,
For sin, and take our guilt away.
5» They, who on him the Saviour b'lieve,
They shall not perish, but shall live j
The Saviour came not to condemn
The sons of men, but ransomed them.
6. Come helpless sinners, take a view.
Come see what Christ has done for you /
Beheve in him, and trust his powV,
Anti he will save you ever more.
H2
90) WHiTSUK-MONDAt.
For E : Acts 10, v. 42, to v. 48._Psalm U&i
HYMN XCV.— C. M,
For the Epistle.
r^OME blessed spirit from above^
^ And visit us below —
Cause us to taste and feel thy love :
In thee to live and grow.
2» No gift but thine our soul inspires t
To love thee as we would ;
Nor work in us such pure desires^
To serve thee as we should.
3. Thy gifts alone can cheer the mind^
And cause our fears depart ;
Without that, we are deaf and blind,
And of a stubborn heart.
4. By nature we are prone to ill :
Perverse are all our w ays —
And we have neither strength nor will
To live unto thy praise.
5. But when thy blessings ai*e bestow'd.
These wants m-e all supplied !
And We partake the grace of God^
Till we are sanctified.
6. Thus we are made the truth to hear^
And trust unto thy word —
And with a Godly holy fear
i^o worship the our JiOrd.^
Triniti/- Sunday.
G : John 3, v, 1, to v. 15.— Psalm 73,
HYMN XCVI— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
HOW blessM are they who take delight
To visit Christ the Lord !
As Nicodemus came by night,
To hear the Gospel word.
2. The Lord will open to their view,
The things of greatest worth —
That which belbre they never knew :
The new and heav'nly birth.
3. Christ solemnly declares 'tis true,
This truth will e'^er remain ;
God's kingdom ye can never view,
Till ye are born again !
4. Indeed ye must be thus renewed?
And feel this change within •
Or ne'er become the son's of God,
And live and die in sin.
5. This works a change upon the mindj
And fills the soul with love !
And thus the seeking soul shall find :
This work is from above.
6. The water and the spirit are
The means which Christ directs /
And as the Saviour doth declare :
These must have their eftects,
7. But how this gracious work is wrought,
Is more than man can know !
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And far beyond the reach of thought,
What heav'nly gi-ace can do,
8. The spirit worketh as he please ;
And they who will submit,
Shall find that God's appointed ways
Will make the work complete.
E: Rom. 11, v. 33, to v, 36.— Psalm 71,
HYMN XCVIL— L. M.
For the Ephtle.
OHeighth and depth of boundless love^
5 Not men below, nor saints above !
Can search the great Creator's Ways^
Or know the riches of his grace*.
2. Not angels search, nor human skill.
Can ever comprehend his will ;
His judgments, counsels and his mind.
The wisest creature cannot find.
3. Yet God was pleased to unfold
The things that were conceaPd of old ;
When he divulg'd that glorious plan.
Which was to save the race of man^
4. At first unto the Jews alone,
This was by types and shaddows shown ;
Besides his Prophets and his word
To shew the counsels of the Lord.
6. But O, this was not understood,
That man should be redeemed with blood ;
This was to Jews and Greeks coaceal'd,
Till all was in the fact revealU
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6. The Jews had long salvation sought, '
In their own works which they had wrought;
And thus refus'd the Gospel caL,
Which prov'd their stumble and their fall.
7. The Heathens hear'd the Gospel voice !
It fill'd their souls with greatest joys :
Wlien this great mystry came to view,
That Jesus died to save them too.
8. O, heighth and depth of love divine,
Who could forsee that great design ;
The Lord himself, from heav'n came down^
And died to make the world his own.
The first Sunday after Trinity.
G: Luke 16, v. 19, to v. 31— Psalpi I*.
HYMN XCVIIL— L. M,
rOR THE GOSPEL.
A Worldling, wretched, vile and base^
Not subject to restraining grace ;
But yielded to his lusts and pride.
And set all fear of God aside.
2. Though he had riches laid in store,
Yet no compassion on the poor !
A beggar in a helpless state.
Found no assistance at his gate.
3. The worldling spent his precious days,
In Luxuries, in sports and plays —
While the poor beggar lay distressed,
With poverty and sores oppress'd.
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4. But to them both it proved stringe.
To meet with such a sudden change ;
The worldling sent to endless pain,
The beggar placM with Christ to reign.
5. This is the sinners awful case :
'I'hey who neglect the time of grace ;
They cry for help, but O too late !
When once they share their lot and fate^
6. The worldling prayM to get relief^
To metigate his pain and grief ;
But father Abr'am could not grant
That cooling drop which he did want.
7. If we seek heaven here on earth,
We loose the heaven of greater worth ;
To bear the Cross with Jesus here,
Intitles us to glory there.
8. Dear Saviour, make us truly wise^
All sinfiil pleasures to despise —
The greatest evil we can do :
That is to choose our heav'n below.
E : 1 John 4. v. 16 to v 21.— Psalm 91,
HYMN XCIX— C. M.
For the Epistle.
r\ May I know the grace of God t
^^ And taste his love divine ;
His love in my soul «hed abroad^
Could make the Saviour mine.
2. To dwell in God, and God in me,
Would perfect me in love —
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How bless'd and happy would I be
In him to Uve and move.
3. No slavish fear torments the heart :
Where love can dwell and reign !
' The pow'rs of darkness must depart,
i The soul is freed from pain.
4 We love him who hath lovM us first ;
Who bought us with his blood ;
Who made us blessM when we were curs'd,
! And enemies to God.
5. To lore the Lord, thus we are bound :
I Our fellow-men likewise !
' Or our profession will be found,
But vanity and lies.
6. Lord ! make me faithful and sincere^
Make me to watch and pray :
i That I may never need to fear
Of being cast away.
The second Sunday after Trinity.
G ; Luke U, v, 16 to v. 24.— Psalm 19,
I HYMN C— C, M.
I FOR THE GOSPEL.
"VTE sons of men, come one and all j
*• Come to the Gospel feast ;
I Obey your blessed Saviours call :
O come and be his guest !
I 2. We bear his message unto you^
CommissiouM by the Lord-«
96) SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.
His promises, come prove them true,
Alid trust unto his word.
3. All things for you are ready now.
And precious is the treat !
And all you need he will bestow.
To make your joys complete.
4. We pray that you may all draw near,
And to the call attend ;
They who refuse our call to hear,
Cannot be Jesus' friend.
5. Nothing pertaining to this life^
Should causae you to delay —
Not Land or Oxen, or a wife,
Keep )^ou from Christ away.
6. Be ye not like the stubborn Jews,
Who all his calls disdained !
Because they did his grace refuse !
His curse on them remained.
7. He calleth not the Jews alone,
Biit all who will receive ;
Come poor and needy, ev'ry one.
Come yc to him and live.
8. But come ye, now make no de/ay I
O come with speed and haste :
Lest he should in displeasure say — •
My feast ye shall not taste.
O
E : 1 John 3, V 13, to v. 18.~Psalnir41^
HYMN CI— C. M.
For the Epistle.
Christian brethern marvel not I
What if the world hate you ;
THIHD SUNDAY AFTEE TRINITV. (9*5*
It is the christians share and lot, -•
Whilst here on earth below.
2. The world will ever love its ways.
That of unrighteousness !
The carnal mind can ne'er embrace
The ways of life and peace.
3. Those who have pass'd from death to life^
Must needs expect to find,
Continual war, and constant strife^
With those of carnal mind.
4. The soul remains with sin defiPd !
Whilst in a carnal state —
And never will be reconciled
To bear the christians fate.
5. Where there is not a living faith^
The mind is not renew'd ;
And still remains in sin and death.
And enmity with God.
The third Sunday after Trinity.
HYMN CIL— C. M.
G : Luke 15, v. 1 to v. 10.— Psalm 26.
For the Epistle.
TESUS, poor sinners will receive,
*^ And make them welcome too ;
He calls on them to come and live 1
I am a friend to you.
2. He eats and drinks , and treats with theiD^
On gracious terms of peace ;
And they who firmly b'lieve on him^
Shall know his pardoning grace*
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S. He seeks them as poor wandVing sheep.
Who e'er and go astray ;
And by his providence will keep,
Them in the righteous way.
4. He calls them with a lov ing voice.
And wishes them to come ;
And angels too with him rejoice !
To see them turning home.
5. He seeks the lost till they are fomid^
He saves and sets them free ;
His heart with pure desires abound,
Their happinesiJ to see.
6. O why should sinners dread oi- fear
On Jesus to attend—-
Who calls on them to bring them near,
*Fo him, their Lord and friend.
1
E : 1 Pet. 5, V, 6, to v. 11.— Psalm 147.
HYMN CIII— C. M.
Foi^ the Epistle.
C^AST all your cares upon the Lord,
^ Who careth still for you ;
Your pray'rs shall ever more be heard :
Yes, heard and answer'd too.
2. O ! watch and pray in all your lives j
Resist the Devil's pow'r !
Who like a roaring Lion strives,
Your souls for to devour.
o. O b^ ye stedfast, strong in hope^^
preserve a living faith !
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That will support and bear you up,
Against the povv'rs of death.
4. Should we refuse the Cro?s to bear ?
To shew the Saviour's name ;
Oar faithful brethern every where,
Do ever bear the same.
5. And after suffering here awhile,
*rhe sorrows ye may meet ;
All our afflictions, pain and toil.
Will make our joys complete.
6. The God of love, of peace and grace,
*Your Great and Mighty friend !
Establish you in all his ways,
Until your warfare end.
. _ «.
The fourth Sunday after Trinity.
G ; Luke 6, v. 36, to v. 42.— Psalm ICk
HYMN CIV.— L, M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
'VjCTl^ must be merciful and kind,
^ ^ If we possess the Saviours mind 5
In enmity we dare not live,
But freely pardon and forgive.
2. The soul with spite and wrath oppress\l
Can ne'er attain to peace and rest !
But slavish fear, and guilt and pain,
Must ever on that heart remain.
3. Dare we a right to heaven claim,
Though we profess the Christian name ;
100) FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.
Whilst we still lack the nobler part^
The love of God to rule the heart.
4. To love our friends, and them alone^
That would be next to loving none ;
To love a friend, but not a foe.
Such love hath ev'ry Heathen too.
5. But O, it is a diffVent case
With those, who are the sons of grace !
Not eye for eye, nor tooth for tooth,
Say they, who love the word of truth.
6. What ill in other men I see,
The very same I find in me ;
Por when I search myself within,
J find the best I do is sin.
E; Rom. 8, V. 18 to v. 23.— Psalm 126.
HYMN CV.— L. M.
For the Epistle.
•npHE christian sufferings here below,
-*- Do not deserve to be comparM !
Unto the joys God will bestow,
To those who trust unto his word.
2. On this sure promise they may build
They never need to doubt or fear —
Such glories are in them reveaPd,
Which will repay their sufil'Vings here.
3. Happy will be the time indeed,
Tor which the whole creation wait ;
When ev'ry creature shall be freed
f(;om their oppressed and mournful state.
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4 In Adam's fall the whole was made.
Subject to vanity and sin —
The curse on all the earth was laid,
And all that is contained therein.
5, All creatures may be said to groan3
And travel in distress and pain ;
All living creatures, Sun and Moon,
They feel the curse of guilt and stain.
6. But when uie blessed sons of God
In all their glory come to view ;
When heav'n and earth shall be renew'd.
All creatures are redeemed too.
The fifth Sunday after Trinity.
G; Luke 5. v. 1 to v. 11,— Psalm 127,
HYMN CVI— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
\ S Peter fished all the night,
-^-^ And toiPd until the morning Light j
His labours they were all for nought, '
He drew his net but nothing caught.
2. Such is the case with teachers too.
All they can teach, or say or do —
That cannot cause the world to believe,
Or yet the Gospel tiiith receive.
3. Except the Lord, their labours bless.
Their labours are, without success ;
jTheir Gospel net is cast in vain.
And they have nothing for their pain.
4. When Jesus manages the case,
lAnd cloath'sthe word with powV and grace^
1 I 2
102) FIFTH SUNDAY AFTfit TRINtTf.
Then sinners will be made to hear
And feel and know the Saviour near.
5. At his commanding word we cast
Oar net, and hope to catch at last !
We preach to men the Gospel word,
And for the blessing trust the Lord.
6. O make us faithful, Lord we pray !
That like true fishermen we may—
In all our office act our part,
And seek thy cause with all our heart.
E : 1 Pet. 3, v. 8. to v. 15.— Psalm 91.
HYMN CVII,— C, M,
For the Epistle.
HAPPY are they and truly bless'd,
Who have the Saviours mind ;
Whose hearts are with his love possessM„
Which makes them meek and kind.
2. They follow Jesus in his way,
And bear with each assault ;
Like Jesus for tlieir foes they pray,
And pardon every fault.
3. Such counsels as the Lord doth give^
They ardently pcrsue :
And by his precepts seek to live,
In all they say or do.
A. In all their lives they keep a guard.
And flee from every ill —
Their constant prayers are to the Lord v
Teach us to know thy will
Sixth Sunday after trinity. (lOS
5, To live in peace is their desire^
ileal happiness to see ;
They guard their tongues, as needs require '
From vain discourses free.
6. The Lord to such is ever near,
He guards them with his eyes —
And when distressed his gracious ear.
Is open to their cries »
The sixth Suiidaij after Trinity.
G : Matth. 5, v. 20, to v. 26 Psalm 139.
HYMN CVIII— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
UR righteousness must far exceed
That of the Pharisees indeed ;
it must be of a diff Vent kind,
Such as renews the heart atid rflind.
2. To sing and pray, and make a show,
is what the hypocrite can do ;
May seem to act the christian part,
1 Yco not the cause of Christ at heart,
I 3. Where grace divine, reigns not within^
I ^he mind is still attach'd to sift ;
! The best devotion, dead and cold^
I As w^as the Pharisees of old.
4. But dift'Vent is the blievers state,
He will not live at such a rate ;
' His case unto himself is known,
I He pleads, no mei-its of his own
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5. He pleads not far self-righteowsness^ |
But all he pleads is pard'n ng grace ; I
All which he trusts he shall partake^
And that alone for Jesus sake.
6. He gains that faith which works by love,
And all within him dve and move
In Christ his Saviour, and his God,
Who hath redeem'd him with his blood.
7. Here is the christian set to view :
Lord grant that I may be sach too ;
Grant me that righteousness I need,
Which does the Pharisees exceed.
E : Rom. 6, v. 3 to v 11,— Psalm 31.
HYMN CIX.--C. M,
For the Epistle.
A RE we baptiz'd in Christ our Lord.
-^•^ And buried in his death ;
We are from death to life restored
And live in him by faith.
2. Is Jesus raised from the dead
By his Almighty powV*
As members of that living head,
We live to sin no more.
3. We live, but not to sin enslav'd,
As once it was our case ;
From Satan's power we are savM,
By Jesus and his grace.
4» Our base affections crucified
A»d nail'd unto the tree :
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i And Christ will ever be enjoy'd,
I (Our lite and liberty.
ji 5. We are from day to day renew'd,
jiAnd made \n grace to grow :
jinto the image of om* God,
JiAnd are his children too.
! 6. Do we thus imitate him here,
Whilst here on earth we live ;
What glories will the Saviour there,
lUnto his servaiits give.
k The seventh Sunday after Trinity.
! G : Mark. 8, v. 1 to v. 9.— Psalm 136.
HYMN ex.— C. M.
i FOR J HE GOSPEL.
PEAR Saviour, bounteous are thy hands.
Thy mercies are unknown :
iflThy m ghty word, thy great commands,
(pan bring thy blessings down.
i 2. O Lord, how wondrous are thy ways,
ilrhy counsels none can know.
ilThy love, thy mercy and thy grace,
ijProvides for all below .
SS, Not as the eyes of men do see,
r human mind perceive ;
That all the world is fed by thee,
\nd evVy creature live.
(4. Some thousands once had followed thee
Cnto the wilderness ;
irhou hadst compassion them to see,
Paint, hungry, and distre^s'd.
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5. But all their wants were sodn supplie
At thy commanding word- —
They ate, and all were satisfied,
And praised thee their Lord.
6. O happy they, who oA thee wait !
And to thy calPs attend •
What joy and comforts will they meetj
With thee^ their Lord and friend.
£ : Rom. 6. v. 19j to v. 23. — Psalm 49.
HYMN CXI.— S. M.
For the Epistle.
OHOULB we our members yield ?
^To act unrighteousness ;
Who have the will of God reveaPd,
And his dear name profess.
2. Yet once it was our case,
We were to sin enslav'd —
But by a wondVous act of grace :<
HenewM again and sav'd.
o. We dare not yield to sin,
Tho' grace to us abounds —
Lest we enslave ourselves again,
And mock the Saviours wounds.
4. How much could we be blamM,
To nourish such a root ?
Whose growth would make us feel asham
when once it shews its fruit.
5. Rewards of sin is death,
Of body and of soul ;
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I But every true believer hath,
(That which can make him whole,
6. Life is the gift of God,
For Jesus sake ^tis giv'n.
Tiie shedding of the Saviour's blood,
Will make them heirs of heav'n.
[: The eighth Sunday after Trinity.
I G : Matth, 7, v. 15 to v. 23.— Psalm 36.
HYMN CXII._C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
OEWARE, the Saviour gave command^
Ij-^ And watch ye unto pray'r ;
That ye be wise and understand !
I The teachers ye may hear.
I 2. Our Lord declares that such shall come,
l^ho show a pious i"ace ;
That they would come, and would presume,
\^o take the Saviour's place.
1 3. They would appear like lambs without.
iSut ravenous Wolves within !
irhey teach and pray, and act devout :
liTet ail they du is sin.
|j4. Their doctrine is deceit and frand^
ind of a dang'rous kind ;
They do not teach the truth of God,
lUutplease the carnal mind.
'^[5. The tmth in Jesus they deny,
jt answers not their end ;
iCheir pride and lusts to crucify
5 not what tjiey intend.
108) EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITV.
6. As grapes on thorns have never grown^
Or figs from thistles shoot ;
Just so false doctrines ne'er v^as known,
Produce the spirits fruit.
7. The good or evil tree we know,
When of its fruit we taste ;
Thus we may prove the doctrine too,
To see its fruit at last.
8. Not ev'ry one that sayeth Lord,
Shall enter into heaven —
But they who love and keep the word;
To them it shall be giv'n.
E : Rom 8, v. 12 to v. 17.— Psalm 29.-
HYMN CXIIL— L. M.
For the Epistle.
CHOULD we be debtors to the flesh, 1
^ We who embrace the Gospel cause j- '
Or should it be our aim or wish.
To be subject to carnal laws.
2. If so, we live, we surely die,
We cannot be from bondage freed —
Because we cannot crucify
The flesh with ev'ry evil deed.
3. The Gospel makes the soul alive,
And all our vital pow Vs renewed ;
We shall succeed whene'er we strive, ;
To have our evil lusts subdew'd.
4. We shall be made the Sons of God;
And by his blessed spirit led !
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We walk the strait and narrow road
Assisted by his heavenly aid. '
5. No bondage, dread or slavish fear
AVill God-s dear children need to feel
What e'er the Gospel doth declare :
His blessed spirit will reveal.
G. This spirit beareth sure record,
By which assurance will be giv'n
His witness with the Gospel v/ord,
Proves we are made the heirs of heav'a
7. If thus we be the heirs of grace.
What happy creatures we shall be l'
To dwell with Jesus and embrace,*
His Icve to all eternity.
[ The ninth Sunday after Trinity,
G : Luke 16, v. 1 to v. 9— Psalm 62.
HYMN C XIV.— L. M.
I FOR THE GOSPEL.
jnr^HAT steward accus'd to his Lord,
; X Soon heard that solemn fatal word ,
Come quickly give account to me :
JThou can'st no longer steward be.
i2. Shew thy account and state thy case:
Thou shalt no longer keep that place
My goods, to thee I can't intrust,
Bince I do hear thou art unjust.
!l3. On earth as stewards we are placM
l^ot to neglect, destroy, or waste ;
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110) NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITV
The gifts and graces God doth give,
But to improve them v^^hile we live.
4. Before the Lord we must appear,
To ansvrer for our steward -ships here ;
We must account to God alone,
For all that we on earth have done.
5. Then let u& seek and strive to know^
And humbly ask what we shall do ;
To fit us for the time to come,
When we must seek another homeT;
6. The text directs you very plain.
How to this home you may attain ;
Pray notice well and understand
The great Jehovah's just command.
7. If you have riches less or more,
And there with help, the helpless poor-
Then may you ever hope to speed,
And find a home when you shall neeci.
E: 1 Cor. 10, v. 6, to v. 13.— Psalm 2^
HYMN CXV— C. M.
F(n^ the Epistle.
GREAT God should we thy grace abu
Thy love and pow'r disown !
As did the disobedient Jews,
Who brought thy judgments down.
2. Thy bounteous hand on them besto^
What e'er their wants supplied ; j
Yet they provoked thee their God,
Vittil they were distroy'df
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3. Thy mercies long with sinners bear,
Thy blessings them pursue ; .
3at thy strict judgments every where,
Must punish vices too.
4. God spared not his chosen race,
rhough long he prov'd their triend ;
IVhen long they had abus'd his grace,
They perish'd m the end*
5. Should we like they suppose we stand,
ind therefore live secure ;
}ar house is built upon the sand,
l^nd our destruction sure.
6. Then let us ever watch and pray,
\e always on our guard ;
lest like the Jew's we run astray,
nd thus forsake the Lord.
Tenth Sunday after Trinity.
G : Luke 19, v. 41, to v, 48 Psalm 424
HYMN CXVI,— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
lOn^HEN Clirist Jeinisalem beheld^
y T As he approached near—
I is heart her doleful state bewaiPd,
!;is eyes they flow'd with tears.
|t. He look'4 on her with deep distress^
j[nd strove to be her friend ;
ijut 0,her heighth of wickedness,
fetermin'd her fatal end,
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3. Did'st thou but know in this thy day,
That which would work thy peace ;
Before thy help is done away,
And win forever cease.
4. But now these things are hid from thee,
A.nd from thine eyes conceal'd —
The time is near when thou must see :
God's threat'nings all fulfiird.
5 Justice and judgements must take place.
Thy sins have brought them down ;
Long ye abus'd the means of grace,
Which ye held as your own.
6. Thy foes they shall compass thee round
And fill thy streets with fear !
Thy walls laid level with the ground,
And thou brought to despair*
7. Such woes as never were on eartlv,
In ev'ry part shall rage ;
Great famine, wars and cruel death
Shall sweep thee of the stage.
8. The Jews, they shared their awful fate
And thus were made to know ;
That vice destroyed their church and state,
And prov'd their overthrow.
9. Long have we heard thy warnings Lord
But we regard it not —
And just according to thy word :
Their fate must be our lot.
f BNTH SUNDAY AtTER TRINITY. IIS
E : 1 Cor. 12, v. 1, to v. 11.— Psalm 119 v 1 to v IG-
HYMN CXVIL— L. M,
Fo7- the Epistle.
WHERE e'erthe Gospel truthis taught
The way of lite to hght is brought—
The ignorant are made to know,
Their Saviour, and to serve him too,
2. The greatest gifts on man bestow'd;
That is to know the Uving God ;
And Jesus Christ his only son,
And what he hath lor sinners done.
3. Jesus who for our sins aton'd,
Will be confessed and freely own'd !
Tlie gifts he doth for us provide,
I Are by the Holy Ghost applied.
I 4. What changes in the heart take place,
I When sinners feel the work of gi-ace ;
jThey feel the powerful Gospel word.
And know that Jesus is their Lord.
ij 5. The pow'rs of darkness are dispell'd !
I The soul with light and life is fill'd —
jEnabled by a heav'nly powV,
l|To love their Saviour evermore.
Ipe. Tho' diffrent gifts the spirit give,
jS"etall from him alone derive ;
jpumcient grace withal is giv'n,
Co fit each seeking soul for heav'n,
K9.
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Eleventh Sunday after Triniti/^
G : Luke 18, v. 9, to v. U.—Psalm 51.
HYMN CXVIIL— C. M.
FOB THE GOSPEL,
THE Publican and Pharisee,
Described by our Lord !
They differ in a great deg^-ee.
In sentimept and word.
2. They both went to the house of prayVj,
The house for pray'r design'd ;
Expressed what their desires were.
As they bore on their mind.
3. The Pharisee, one of that cl,ass,
Who judg'd himself secure ;
And all inspections he could pass.
Because his works were pure.
4. AH that the Publican could plead.
That merited no claim ;
He saw his wants, he felt his need,
His soul was fill'd with shame.
5. He durst not even lift his eyes.
But smote upon his breast :
Have mercy Lord on me he cries,
A sinner much oppressed.
6. Would we not feel such like distres^s^
If we our case could see :
And stripp'd of all self- righteousness.
To Jesus we would flee.
7. And though corrupted, vile and base,
Condemn'd Oft ev'ry side |
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Yet through the Saviour's love and gracej
We shall be justified.
E : 1 Cor. 15, V. 1, to V. 10— Psalm 16:
HYMN CXIX.— L. M.
Fov the Epistle,
TT would be preaching Christ in vain^
-■■ Should not the dead be rais'd again ;
Jn vain, our exercise ofiaith,
As Paul, the great Apostle saith.
2. In vain the Gospel we receive^ .
If after death we should not live ;
With bodies rais'd and glorified :
Js perfect happiness enjoy'd.
3. If Jesus be the Son of God :
Then shall our bodies be renew'd ;
If we do own him as our Lord !
Why should we not believe bis word ^
4. His promises to us are made :
J will be sure to raise the dead —
All faithful christians then shall be,
Prepared to live and dwell with me.
5. That Jesus from the grave hath rose^
In spite of all that did oppose ;
Sufficiently that fact was proved,
Therefore our doubts are all remov'd,
6. We praise the Lord for that we hav^
Such living hope beyond the grave ;
True, here we bear the Saviour's cross.
But there he makes up all our iQ«>v
Twelfth Sunday after Trinity,
G I Mark. 7, v. 31, to v. 37 Psalm 18.
HYMN CXX— L. M.
FOB THE GOSPEL,
A Wretched man, both dumb and deaf,
-^ Brought to our Lord to get relief;
Was made to know the Saviour's pow'r,
When he receiv'd immediate cure.
2. The Saviour us'd but simple means,
Such as the haughty world disdains ;
When he first took him from the throng,
To make him hear and loose his tongue.
3. The cure the Saviour on him wrought,
Was not as carnal reason taught ;
To cure this man the Saviour made,
!No. boast or shew, or great parade.
4. His Ephphatha, his sigh and look,
Through all the powVs of darkness broke;
It burst, and loosed Satan's chain ,
The man could hear and speak again.
5. ; Are we not also deaf and dumb,
AnJl wretched creatures from the womb ;
We cannot speak the Saviour's praise,
Until we feel his work of grace.
6. When we are t^ken from the crowd,
And with his light and grace endowed ;
Then by experience we shall know,
Jesus, that great Physician too.
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7. Then of his wonders we can tell,
And testify that all is well ;
ThepovvV of Jesus does appear,
The dumb they speak, the deaf tbey hear,
E : 2. Cor. 3, v 4. to v. 9. —Psalm 25,
HYMN CXXI— C. M.
For the Epistle.
A LL faithful teachers well do know.
-^^ Their cases shew them plain ;
In all what ever they can do^
They are but feeble men.
2. It is the work of God alone,
By which they ai e prepared ;
To such he makes his counsels known,
Contained in his word.
3. By them the word of truth is taught :
And all who will believe,
From death unto that life is brought,
Which Christ himself will give.
4. God's law is written in the mind.
Not on the stone engrav'd ;
It makes the will to God resign'd,
No more to sin enslaved.
5. The letter of the law can kill,
And sink the rebel low ;
But cannot change the stubborn wilL
Nor yet the mind renew.
6. The law like unto Moses' face.
Does cast a fearful ray ;
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But O ! the glorious word of grace,
Can drive our fears away.
7. O rnay such glory be reveaPd^
And with influence shine ;
Till all om' hearts be truly fill'd
With love and grace divine.
Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.
G : I^uke 10. v. 23 to v, 37.— Psalm 19,
HYMN CXXII.— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
THE duty first on us enjoin'd,
That is to love the Lord :
With all our hearts, and all our mind,
And all we can afford.
2, The next conjiiiand is full as greatj.
To love our neighbours too —
Of like importance, and of weight,
As all the scriptures shew.
g. If we love God with all ojir heart ;
Then sure it niust succeed ;
We ne'er neglect to act our part.
To those who are in need.
4. All acts of mercy God respects i
Far more than sacrifice ♦
For such are they which he directs :
And ever highly prize.
5. That soul can never be impressed,
With love and grace divine ;
Who will not feel for the disti:es3'^^
To bear them on their mind
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6. Where words and actions don't agree^
Profession is in yain,
Porlove to God there cannot be,
Where there is none to men.
7. All such religion is but mock,
A tree without a root :
Where it consists of only talk>
And not of genuine fruit.
E : Gal. 3, v. 15, to v. 23.— Psalm ltfc<
HYMN CXXIIL— L. M.
For the Epistle.
THE promise made to Abraham^
And unto all his promised race ;
It was complete when Jesus cam-e_,
And seal'd the covenant of Grace*
2. That which was long before determined ^
That all the law should be fulfilPd—
This was to Abraham confirm^,
The promise ratified and seaPd*
o. What e'er the law could teach or give-
That would be labbur all in vain ;
To rescue, ransom or retrieve,
The wretched state of fallen men.
4. The law just like the teachers rod.
Can scourge and let us feel the smart ;
But never work that love to God,
Which can renew and change the heai'fr
5. But this effectual change we need,
ts wrought by a superior hojd ■
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To be of Abraham's genuine seed,
Entitledto that heav'nly land.
6. Jesus who was forelong ordain'd.
According to the promis'd word ;
Oar lost Salvation hath regained,
And everlasting life restored.
7. O let us praise the Saviours name :
Who lovM us to the last degree —
"Wliose death entitles us to claim,
His love to all eternity..
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.
G : Luke 17, v. 11, to v. 19.— Psalm 39.
HYMN CXXIV— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
i^'T^HE Lepers with their sores oppress'd,
i With one accord our Lord addrees'd-—
Their voices rais'd. and cried thus :
Jesus, good master, pity us.
2. How soon are dift'rent minds agreed,
When they alike feel what they need ;
The thankful and unthankful too.
In such a case alike they do.
3. Their pray'rs alike in one was join'd,
l^ach hop'd a cure with Christ to find :
And as they hop'd, and as they b'liev'd,
They all were heard and each relieved*
4. Then all alike should thankful be,
And with one heart and mind agree !
To glorify their Lord alone,
For such Si'reat mercies he had shown.
14tH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. (1^1
5. But how unthaiikrul, vile and base^
Is greatest part of human race :
One only thankful out often,
Which shews what evil dwells in men.:
6. The Saviour's mercy thus forgot^
And all his bounties set at nought —
Becomes a crime and horrid vice.
Which God will ever more despise.
7. The worst of Leprosy is sin !
Corrupts and marrs the soul within ;
Intolerable to endure,
Which none but Christ himself can cure,
8. Those who by faith to him applied t
They dare not say they were deniM ;
Their pray'rs and cries were always heard
And all their souFs complaints were cur'd.
9. But O, when such target their God^
And the effects of Jesus' blood ;
They scandalize his holy word,
Shame and disgrace is their reward.
E : Gal. 5, v. 16. to v. 24.— Psalm 91.
HYMN CXXV.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
STRANGE is the faithful christian's lLfe>
What doth he feel within ?
A constant war, continual strife,
To crush the powV of sin.
2. He seeks the will of God to do.
And should he watch and pray ;
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Yet his own will is working too \
And leads his mind astray.
3. What oppositions does he feel I
Doth not the thing he should.
Contrary to his mind and will,
He cannot as he would.
4. The flesh against the spirit lusty
The will is captive led;
Until the soul renews the trust ;
In Christ the living head.
5. Thus shall he overcome at last ?
In vain he shall not strive ;
For Jesus has his promise pass'd.
To keep his faith alive,
t 6. Influenc'd by the spirit's pow'r !
His lusts shall be subdu'd —
And he shall be enslav'd no more^
Nor break his peace with God.
7. Dear Lord, with hopes on thee relied
I know I shall succeed:
Till all my lusts are crucified,
And I be fully freed.
Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.
G : Matth. 6, v. 24, to v. 34- Psalm 87.
HYMNCXXVI._C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
THEY, who that sacred office bear.
WhQ act in Jesus' 3tead ;
15th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. (12$
It should be their delight and care^
To be like Christ their head^
2. They should not seek for wealth on earth
Or what the world afford —
But act for things of greater worth,
The kingdom of their Lord.
3. The Christian Church on earth to build,
As Jesus gave command !
And to his wise disposals yield,
(And trust his bounteous hand.
' 4. For their support the Lord provides^
Who ev'ry creature feeds :
And all that they may want besides,
He gives them as they need,
5. His ways to humans are unknown^
But full of love and grace !
Commit thy way to him alone.
And trust unto his ways.
j 6, His servants he will ne'er forsake !
They need not be afraid ;
When in his cause they undertake,
(He gives them pow'rand aid.
l' 7. Let no such anxious thoughts arise ;
tWhat shall we eat or wear ?
iThe Lord who all your wants supplies^
Will make your wants his care.
8. In all afflictions and distress,
IHe bears them safely through ;
|He is their light, their life, and peace^
;(5¥hilst they act here below.
124) 15th sumday after trinity.
E : Gal. 5, v. 25, to Chap. 6,v. 10— Psalm 73*
HYMN CXXVII— L. M,
Fot^ the Epistlt.
WHAT evil can such teachers do,
Who only boast to make a shew ^
They aim at nothing that is good,
As Paul to the Gallatians shewed.
2. They lay a burthen on the flock.
But will not join to bear the yoke ;
They seek tlieir gain in other's loss :
To screen them from the Saviour's Cross,
3. Their aim is not the Saviour's cause,
They glory in their own applause—
They seek the world with its esteem ;
The Cross is foolishness with them.
4. But O, it is a diff'rent case,
V/ith those who teach the plan of grace^
Their carnal lusts are crucified,
And they are by the world denied,
5. They teach the truth, God's holy word
The word of life, the sure record !
They shew that Jesus' blood alone,
Could for the sins of man atone.
6. No ordinance could e'er avail,
Their best efforts for ever fail ;
When they have done all they can do^
They cannot form the mind anew.
7. But diff'rent is the Gospel pow'r,
God's image lost, it can restore —
Poor fallen man condemn'd to pain.
In Jesus ai'e renew'd again.
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Sixttentli Sunday after Trinity
G; Luke 7, v, 11, to v. 17 Psalm 40,
HYMN CXXVIII— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
O Blessed word, our Lord express'd,
To the poor widow much distrebs'd—
When thus he saw her weep and mourn :
The death and loss of her dear son.
2. Weep not poor widow, said our Lord^
O! what a consolating word !
A word of comfort evermore,
By which the Saviour prov'd his pow'r.
3. It calm'd her sorrows, easM her pain^
When Christ restored her son again ;
What more could she on earth request,
To set her troubled heart to rest.
4. What we esteem of greatest worthy
And do prefer to all on earth :
Is often soon removed hence.
And we bewail the consequence.
5. But all must answer for our good,
Though its a cross to flesh and blood ^
Our deepest sorrows, tears and cries,
Can work the greatest weight of joys.
6. For all our sorrows, woes and grief^
The Saviour brings about relief;
All his corrections in the end.
Proves him tg be our greatest friend,
LS
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E : Ephes. 3, v. 13, to v 21— Psalm 47»
HYMN CXXIX C. M,
For the Epistle.
SHOULD we not glory in the cause r
Of Christ our Sovereign Lord ;
Who will be as he ever was.
Our great and sure reward.
2. The Christian man should never faint,
Tho' he should feel the smart —
It is the Cross that makes the Saint,
And purifies the heart.
3. This was Saint Paul's sincere desire.
For this he humbly pray'd ;
O ! may the Lord your minds inspire !
With grace as ye may need.
4» The Lord endow you from above !
Give you to understand :
The heighth and depth of saving loVe,
And bounties of his hand.
5. Far more than we can think or know,
Or any wise believe ;
Will Christ on humble souls bestow,
Who seek in him to live.
Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.
G : Luke 14, v. 1, to v. 11— Psalm 34.
HYMNCXXX.— CM,
FOR THE GOSPEL.
THE Saviour's love will ne'er grovy^ faint.
Toward the sons of men ;
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His gracious ear hears their complaints.
Their cries are not in vain.
2. He prov'd himself the sovereign Lord^
And gave the w^orld to know :
What wonders his commanding word ;
In ev'ry case can do.
S. He pitied man, that helpless worm,
Thus lying in his blood ;
What acts of love does he perform,
To make him know his God.
4. The helpless, needy and the poor.
Alike received his aid ;
And all were made to know his pow'r,
Who his commands obeyed.
5. What would my Saviour do for me^
If I would state my case ;
Could I expect that I would be
An object of his grace ?
6. How many would be my complaints^
Could I but know in part ;
My chief diseases and my wants.
And evils of my heart.
7* At all events I will presume.
To venture near his throne ;
Since Jesus bids all sinners come
And learn what he has done.
E : Ephes. 4, v, 1, to v, 6.— Psalm 37.
HYMN CXXXI.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
nnHE best of counsels we can give^
,•*• As teachers of the word ^
128) 18th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY*.
That is to shew how christians hve,
As pleasing to the Lord.
2. We may enjoy the peace of mind-
As Christians truly ought :
When we endure and are resign'd
To bear our fate and lot.
3. Our gifts and graces we improve,
As God is pleasM to give ;
His grace to grow, in faith and love.
And holiness to live*
4. When we obey that blessed call^
Which we have from above ;
Then Christ becomes our all in all,
And we shall walk in love.
5. Where all these virtues do abound.
There is a heav'n begun ;
There are the greatest treasures found^
That are beneath the Sun.
Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.
G : Matth 22. v, 34, to v. 46,— Psalm 110,
HYMN CXXXII— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL,
WHAT do ye think of Christ indeed ]
Who do ye say is he ?
To judge this matter take ye heed,
And search the truth and see.
2. We call him David's son 'tis true^
As written in the woi'd—-
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But it must be re member M too,
That David calls him Lord.
3. The Lord whom David freely own'd;,
To be his sovereign head :
"With whom his soul had ever found
Such grace as he did need.
4. Wlw IS he then in mj^ esteem,
My soul what dost thou feel ;
Wilt thou not ask that grace from him,
To learn and do his will.
5. He is the Pearl of greater price !
And those who love him best,
Shall be with greatest hopes and joys :
For evermore possessed.
6. What think ye then ye sons of men ?
Should he not be our King ;
Should we not wish with him to reign_5
And e'er his praise to sing ?
B : 1 Cor. 1. v. 4 to v. 9.— Psalm 118,
HYMN CXXXIII.— S. M.
For the Epistle^
rpO the Corinthian Church,
-*- Saint Paul these words addressed ,
I thank my God, ye are enriched
In all that makes you blcss'd.
2. I thank my God always
Repeatedly he said,
That God hath granted you such grace,
For which I humbly pray'd.
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3. He labour'd not in vain
When he taught them the word ;
O aa^py when the work shews plain !
Tnat it is of the Lord.
4. This grace to them confirmed,
That Jesus was their friend ;
And that he fuily was determined
To guard them to the end.
5. Then lei us watch and pray,
And keep to Jesus near ;
That when he comes in that great day^
We may with joy appear.
Nineteenth Sundatj after Trinity.
G ; Matth. 9, v. 1. to v. 8.— Psalm 10^
HYMN CXXXIV— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
JESUS, Physician of the soul,
'^ Each raging evil can control ;
He looks on man's distressed case,
And shews his pow'r, his love and grace.
2. He knows tne anguish, such endure,
Which none but he himself can cure ;
None bat his sacred pow'r divine,
Can ease such souls who mourn and pine.
3. The head is sick, the heart is faint.
They can't describe their own complaint ;
Such kind of misVy as they feel,
Which they themselves cannot reveal
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4. Great pain and anguish fills the heart,
They I'eel distress^ in ev'ry part ;
A shaking Palsey fills the head,
And they are helpless as the dead.
5. These are the great eftects of sin,
Defiles the whole of man within ;
The cause of all that great distress,
The cause of all unhappiness.
6. When they are to the Saviour brought^
They soon will find the help they sought;
For all their sorrows, pain and grief,
The Saviour gives them sure relief.
7. He bids them neither doubt nor fear,
!fey pray'r and confidence draw near ;
Their guilt and crimes he will forgive,
Cure their complaints and make them live..
8. Come then ye sin-sick, needy, poor,
With thankful hearts receive the cure ;
His blood will cleanse you of your stain,
And make you heirs of grace again.
E : Ephes. 4, v. 22, to v. 28.— Psalm 105.
HYMN CXXXV— C. M.
For the Epistle.
CiHOULD they who have been dearly
^ bought,
With such a precious price !
And were to light from darkness brought,
Yet still be slaves to vice.
2. Let those their hearts and members yield
WhQ are yet deaf and blind :
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Who never had the truth reveaFd
By an enlightened mind.
3. But it should never be the case.
With those who see the Hght ;
Not run in ev'ry dangerous place.
As if they walk'd by night.
4. In such a way they never learn*d,
To know their gracious Lord ;
The chief* for which they are concern'd^
Is to obey his word.
5. To crucify their hists and pride,-
The old man with his deed :
Their vile affections lay'd aside,
♦They see there is a need
6. Then will those vices be subdu'd,
And all such foes suppressed ;
Then is the inward man renewed.
And made in God to rest ?
Tiventicth Sunday after Trinity.
G ; Matth. 22. v. 1, to v. U.— Psalm 117.
HYMN CXXXVL— L, M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
1^ OMfi ye who are the bidden guests,
^^ Come and partake the Saviour's feast-
We call on you, and all to come,
Pray don't refuse or stay at home.
2. Act not like as the Jews once did,
When they were to the Gospel bid ;
When they despis'd the calls of God
Andtrarnpled on the Saviour's blood.
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3. They slew the servants of the Lor(],
Brought on themselves the just reward ;
<x3d's jucigemcnts they could not avoid :
Their chui'ch and city was destroy'd.
4. Yet God continued his call,
His messengers were sent to all ;
T'le nation's all of evVy land,
Were made to hear his great command.
5. Ye vagrant, wand'ring soul draw near.
Obey the blessed call ye hear ;
Come and receive what Christ will give !
Come, and your dying souls shall live,
6. Ye sinners all of ev'ry kind !
Why would you wish io stay behind ;
Are ye oppressM and grievM with sin,
Yet Jesus waits to take you in.
E : Eph. 5. V. 15, to v. 21.— Psalm 4.
HYMN CXXXVIL— C. M.
For the Epistle.
THE Christian life should ever be
Attended with due care ;
That other's too should learn and see
What r'aithTul christians are.
2. The christian should not act unwise,
But search that he may know
The way to gain the heav'nly prize
That Jesus will bestow.
3. What God on christians hath bestow'd^
Should never be abus'd ;
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But as the precious gifts of God
Be well applied and us'd.
4. But they should ever be employ 'd
*To learn the Saviour's ways ;
And let each soul be edified^
By svi^lni^ of his praise.
5. To thank the Lord and praise his name
Their hearts should be inclined.
And all their object and their theme,
To learn the Savioui*'s mind„
Tioenty -first Sunday after Trinity.
G : John 4, v. 47, to v, 54.— Psalm 60.
HYMN CXXXVIII.— C. M.
FOn THE GOSPEL.
WHEN we our gracious Lord entrea"
And on his word rely ;
Tho' disappointments first we meet:
His grace is ever nigh.
2. Should he at first seem to refuse.
Yet he will gi'ant relief;
Tho' he reproves and dotll accuse
Our doubts and unbelief.
3. Our faith and patience must be tried)
To make us search the ground ;
Although at first we are denied,
Yet sure relief is found
4. Then shall we find his premise tme^
Then will his powV be known,
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I
And we shall know what Christ can do
-When we hnd what is done*
i 5. That will produce that living faith,
|That will effectual prove ;
To ground oar hope in life and death.
In Jesus and his love.
f 6, Now since I evidently see,
My Saviour's grace reveaPd —
I am assur'd he e'er will be,
tMy life, my guard and shield.
B
E; Ephes. 6. v, 10, to v. 17 PsaTjn 58,
HYMN CXXXIX C. M.
For the Epistle.
E strong ye brethren in the Lord !
Ye children of the light ,
And be ye evermore prepared,
Your enemies to light.
2. Put on the armour of your God,
The victory to gain ;
We wrestle not with flesh and blood,
As are the sons of men.
S. But we must have a constant war,
W^hilst we dwell here below :
With Gods and princes of the air,
And all of Satan's crew.
4. O ! let us ever watch and pray,
And guard on ev'ry hand ;
Be ready for the evil day.
And afele to withstand.
13G) 22nd. SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY,
5. Be sure to stand and never yield :
Move not in any wise ;
But stand your ground and gain the field
Lilcevvisethe heav'niy prize.
6. The only weapons we can have
To fight our greatest foes :
Are they which the Almighty gave
Por christian men to use.
7. His holy word and living faith,
Andthebless'd spirit's aid !
Ai*e weapons which the christian hath
To make his foes afraid*
Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity. !
G : Matth. 18. v, 23, to v. 35.— Psalm 130,
HYMN CXL.— L. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
WHEN man's account to light is bro't
Each wicked deed^ each word and
thought ;
When in his conscience such appear,
His mind is filPd with dread and fear-
2 The soul that is convincVl of sin,
"VViil feel a deep distress within ;
Finds neither comfort, peace or rest,
But feels a Hell within the breast,
o. The sins arc numl^erless aiul great,
T.^n thousand talents is their weight ;
The sinner sinks beneath the load,.
Ia deep distress he cries ta God.,
I 22nd. SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, (13f
; 4. Spare me O righteous God, I pray !
? Until this dreadliil debt I pay ;
fl vill exert what powV I have,
!Do all I can my soul to save.
' 5 But the efforts of human race
I Could never merit saving grace ;
; God laid a better different plan,
I To save the fallen race of man,
I 6. He sent his own beloved son,
Since none could save but he alone ;
His death a full atonement made,
Thereby our awful debt was paid.
7. And thus redeem'd and thus set free>
How highly thankful should we be :
Like Jesus, willing to forgive
All injuries we may receive.
8. We can't expect to be forgiv'n,
Nor yet partake the joys of heav'n }
Unless we act the christian part,
Forgive all men with all our lieart
E : Philip 1, v. 3, to v. 11 — Psalm 45^'
HYMN CXLL— L, M.
For the Episth.
C"i HEAT comforts it must needs afford
H To those who preach the Gospel word i
When circumstances shew them plain^
That they have laboured not in vain,
138) 22nd. SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY,
2. To find their labours , have been bless 'd
Is what has been their souls request :
It fills their heart with thankful pray'r,
With love to God, and holy fear.
3. They bear their flock upon their mind
And ieel with love to them inclin'd ;
Their love from day to day enlarge,
To all their flock and all their charge*
4. Their hearts with thanks & praise abound
To see their feeble efforts crown'd —
Their joys they cannot well express
To find their labours have success.
5. They pray to God with all their heart,
That God in mercy would impart ;
His grace divine to carry on !
His glorious works in Saints begun.
6. The flock redeemed with Jesus' blood,
Becomes united to their God ;
In him they live, in him they grow,
And shew his praise in all they do.
7. Here Gospel Ministers are taught,
How they in all their oftice ought :
To teach their flock to watch and pray,
That Christ may keep them in his way.
8. May we who labour in that call
Have that great care for one and all ;
Be zealous for that noble cause,
As Paul; the great Apostle was.
{139)
Wwenty-third Sunday after Trinity.
G : Matth. 22, v. 15, to v. 22— Psalm 83.
HYMN CXLIL— C. M»
FOR THE GOSPEL.
TTERODIANS and Pharisees,
•*^-'- rney join with one accord ;
Aiid as united enemies,
Seek to destroy our Lord.
2. Tiio' they applaud him to his face.
And seem to taKe his part :
They like a false and viper race,
Hate him with ad their heart.
3. Where Satan governs all the mind.
And ruies the inward man ;
There are the pow'rs of darkness join'd
To do what harm they can.
4. Ad Christians must be on their guard.
And watch on ev'ry hand ;
They must be tempted like our Lord,
By Satan and his band.
5. Bul Christ, their great and mighty head^
Who all theu' danger knows ;
Will disappoint what snares are laid
By them, their crafty foes.
E : .Philip. 3, V. 17, to V. 21— Psalm 94-*
HYMN CXLIIL— C. M.
For th^ Epistle,
OAINT Paul advises follow me :
^ Ye who would serve the Lord^
140) 25b. SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.
And mark the lives of those you see
Conforming to the word.
2. Ma;'k those who hate tlie Saviour's cross_>
Oi" which you have betn wariiM ;
They are his enemies alas,
"Whose mercies they have scorned.
3. When men do yield to tiesh and bloody
And live as they incline ;
Tiieir bellies then becomes their God,
And they become like swine.
4 Vice may he jtidg'd to be a friend.
To those 0^' vicious taste ;
But sure destruclicn in the end,
Proves their reward at lust.
5. But souls possess^! with heav'nly love.
On diit'erent objects view ;
Their objects are in heaven above.
And conversation too.
6. Tliey shall rejoice when Christ shall ccme
His glory to display ;
To raise their bodies from the tomb.
On his appointed day.
?. WMien these vile* bodies shall be changM
And fashion M as his own —
Then shall they justly be arranged
To make his power known.
8. O happy state for all the Saints,
For all their suff 'rings here ;
They shall have ample recompense
When Jesus shall appear.
(141).
Twenty- fourth Sunday after Trinity.
G : Matth. 9, v. 18, to-v. 26— Psalm 76.
HYMN CXLIV._C. M.
FOn THE GOSPEL.
^pHA.T blessed Gospel we are taught.
-*- Can prove the Saviour's pow'r ;
The mhacles that Jesus wrought,
Were never \vrought before.
2. A ruler's daughter as we read,
A hfeless corpse had lay'n ;
But Jesus who can raise the dead,
Kais'd her to hfe again.
3. Princes and rulers of this earth_,
Who raise their honours high ;
Like others of the meanest birth.
They all are born to die.
4. These things are scarcely ever thoughr^
Or ever cause a tear :
Until the greatest part are brought,
To Vie upon the bier.
5. When troubles, sorrows and distress
Beset the greatest men ;
Then they will seek the Saviour's face
I To be reliev'd a. sain.
I 6. Distress \A'ilI make us seek the Lord,-
|l If ne'er we did before ;
i And search the counsels of his word,
I His love, his grace and })Ow'r.
[ 7. But O, his love to man is great^
f His gifts are ne'er withheld ;
142) 24th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.
He helps each one in evVy state,
Who to his precepts yield.
E : Col. 1, V, 9, to V. 14.--Psalm 95.
HYMN CXLV.— L, M.
For the Epistle.
TTOW thankful the Apostles were,
•^^ When e'er such happy news they heard;
That God had heard their humble prayV,
And blessVl their preaching of the word.
2. Ttiis was their main and chief delight^
The Saviour's church on earth to build ;
For this they laboured day and nighty
To have this glorious work fulfiird.
3. They sparM no labour, toil or pain
To make the Gospel misc'ries known ;
They strove to shew their fellow-men,
What Christ for fallen man had done.
4. When Christ his dear disciples sent^
The way oi life was plainly taught ;
It caused many to repent,
When messages of peace were brought.
6. When men are made the tmth to b'iieve^
By hearing what the Gospel saith ;
Their souls are made in Christ to live,
And grow in love and hope and faith »
6. When thus their hearts are made to feel,
And know the mercies of their God ;
Their minds are filPd with fervent zeal,
To walk the strait and narrow road.
(US)
Twenfy-Jifih Sunday after Trmity
G : Matth. 24, v. 15 to v. 28.— Psalm 79.
HYMN CXLVL— L. IVI.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
\ Place where wickedness abound,
-^ Where scarce a righteous soul is found ;'
There punishment for sins is due,
And must be executed too,
2. Jerusalem, that noted place,
Found it to be her awful case ;
Wherejudgments with their threat'nings meet
Destruction soon is made complete.
3 It was the blessed Saviour's charge.
Where vices sway their pow'r at large ;
Who then is wi^e these things to see,
Then let him to the mountains flee.
4. The axe which to the root is laid,
As John, the faithful Prophet said :
Will cut that wicked nation down
Without the least of mercy shown.
5. The Jews, by aggi-avating crimes,
Brought on themselves such fatal times ;'
Times of distress, and wo, and grief,
But not a time to find relief.
6. False Christs arose in ev'ry part.
And with deceptions, schemes and art,
Were many simple souls decoy'd.
And in their sins at last destroyed.
7. Just like a carrion on the ground^-
To which the Eagles flock around ;
J44) 25th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY.
The doctrine of such teachers are,
To silly souls a trap and snare.
8. Their doctrine would have that effect.
As to deceive the Lord's elect !
Was not their hope in Jesus stay'd,
And thus upheld by heav nly aid.
9. Wnat evil sin on earth can do,
From this sad passage we may know J
Lord ! make us wise to meditate,
And fiee before it be too late.
E .• 1 Thessa. 4, v. 13, to v. 18.— Psalm 17.
HYMN CXLVII— C. M.
For the Epistle,
rpHIS is the doctrine christians need^
■*• To know" and firmly b'lieve ;
That Jesus Christ w^ill raise the dead,
And cause them all to live.
2. This w^ill support and bear them up.
In trouble, war and strife ;
For this affords a living hope
Of everlasting life.
g. Has Jesus died and rose again ?
Then it must needs be true :
That these, our hopes, are not in vain 1
We shall be raised too.
4. The Lord from heaven shall appear,
W^ith ang'lic hosts around ;
And all the dead, his voice shall heaE,
Wak'd by the trumpet soupd.
26th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. (145
5. Then shall our bodies be renew'd
And littcd to embrace
The glorious presence of our God !
And to behold his face.
6. How l^appy will tlie righteous be
When raised ti'om the dust :
From ail distress and labour free,
1 And number'd with the just.
7. What glorious views beyond the grave'
I Is by this doctrine giv'n ;
I What comforts faithful souls can have !
!' Who seek the joys of heav'n.
Tioenty-siivth Sunday after Trinity,
G ; Matth. 25. v. 31 to v. 46 Psalm 82.
HYMNCXLVIIL— C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
WHEN Angels shall their trumpets
sound,
iDescending in the skies :
jTo wake the nations under ground,
[And cause them all to rise.
]; 2. Then shall the Righteous Judge descend
,;And seated on his Throne ;
iTo which all nations must attend
To shew v/hat they have done.
I 3. Then shall the powers of heav'n shake,
I Vanish and flee away :
And all the wicked fear and quake,
To see that awful day.
N
146) 26th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY,
4. How dreadful will his Coming be,
To those who slight his gi'ace —
Mow joyful for the just to see :
The glories of his face.
5. How suddenly will he appear'.
Here on this earth below ;
When none had judg'd his coming near,
Or that it could be so.
6. As lightning starting from the east I
And darts a sudden ray ;
And quickly flashing to the west !
Such is the Saviour's Day.
7. Then let us be still on our guard^
As Jesus gave command :
That we may truly be prepared
Before our Lord to stand.
K : 2 Thessal. 1. v. 3 to v. 10.— Psalm 56.
HYMNCXLIX— C. M.
For the Epistle.
O Happy where such grace is found^
That works the love of God ;
Where souls with charity abound,
To shew itself abroad.
2. This proves the glory of the cause^
For which the Church contends ;
Defends the doctrine of the Cross^
On which our hope depends.
2. This hope still bids us to endure,
And patiently to wait :
27th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. (147
Till God reveals his love and powV
To change our mournful state.
4- Those tribulations and distress,
For Jesus' sake we bear ;
They are sure tokens oi his grace,
His providence and care.
5. When Christ the Lord shall be reveal'd
With all the Ang'lic Host ;
His promises wil' be fulfill'd,
And none of them be lost,
6. He will reward his suffVing saints
For all their toil and pain :
"Where not a foe or least complaint,
Shall trouble them again.
Twenty -seventh Sund'iij after Trinity,
G : Matth. 25. v. 1 to v. 13 Psalm 48.
HYMN CL C. M.
FOR THE GOSPEL.
WHEN Christ descending from the
As Bridegroom shall appear ; [skies.
With solemn sound of midnight cries,
To call professors near.
2. That sound will strike an awful damp.
And shew the awful case
Of those who only have die lamp,
Without the oil of grace.
3. The foolish virgins shall awakcj^
J^nd geek for a supply ;
148) 27th SUNDAY AFTEE TRIKITY=
But all in vain they undertake, ij^B I
To borrow or to buy. ^^" '
4. Then shall they see that those were whe^
Who they despised here ;
And now unto their great surprize :
They see them happy there.
5. The wise will then be truly blest j
There to be glorified ;
But sad distress shall Seize the rest,
Whose entrance is denied.
6. In vain they shall attempt to plead *:
Lord, with thy Saints we bow'd ;
Oft in thy presence we have pray'd,
And sung thy praise aloud.
7. The Lord shall answer from his throne
Depart ye wicked crew :
I never knew, nor cannot own
Such hypocrites as you.
8. O may my worship be sincere,
Sincere with all my heart —
That I may never need to fear,
To liear the word, depart !
E : 2d Peter 3. v. 3 to v- 13.— Psalm 53;
HYMN CLI.— C. M.
For the Epistle.
T ET wilful sinners boast and say,
■^ The Lord will never come :
We need not fear a future day.
Or w^it a fearful doom..
FOR A FAST DAY IH TIME OF WAR. (149
2. The things whereof we have been told
*rhat they should come to pass ;
Are now just as they were of old.
And will forever last.
o. For, since the lathers fell asleep,
The world has took no change ;
Should God our ciimes in mem'ry keepj
That would be very strange.
4. Just so it was. before the fibod,
Tho' rtien had long been warnM ;
They still despisM the threats of God I
And lived unconcern'd.
5. When long they had despis'd his gract-,
At last they found it true ;
When suddenly a change took place,
Which prov'd their overthrow.
6. The righteous judgments of the Lord,
At his appointed times ;
Proves daring sinners' just reward
For all their guilt and crimes.
jEnd of the Ecclesiastical year.
For a Fast- Day in time of War.
FOR THE GOSPEL
Jeremiah 15. v. 1 to v. 7, — Psalm 60.
HYMNCLII— C. M.
ClHEW mercy Lord, veveal thypow^r "
^ Turn thy afflicting hand ;
That much desired peace restore^
To this, our wretched land.
N 2
150) FOR A FAST DAV IN TIME OP WAg,
3. We have offended thee, our God I
Our crimes are very great ;
Sedition, war, and shedding blood,
JDeserves to be our fate.
S. Long have thine offers been deni'd ;
In vain thv calls have been ;
Well we deserve to be destroyed,
And perish in our sin
4. Our enemies with all their hosts,
Invade us evVy where ;
They trouble us in all our coasts
And fill our land with fear.
5. What numbers of our fellow-men
Become a prey to death ;
When in the held of battle slain,
And there resign their breath.
6. Whilst others are swept off the stage,
By various complaints.
Which, in our guilty camps do rage ;
And hurries them from hence.
7. What sorrows, troubles, griefs and woes
In ev'ry place abound ;
Wliat numbers of our cruel foes
Compass us all around.
8. We grieve to see the great distress^
The present times have made ;
Poor widows, helpless, fatherless.
Without support or aid.
9. Have mercy gracious God ! we pray,
Lord;, hear the cries we make ;
FOR A PAST DAY IN TIME OP WAR. (15|
O ! cast us not from thee away,
^pare us lor Jesus' sake.
The Epistle.
1 Peter 4, v, 12 to v. 19— Psalm 20.
HYMW CLIIL— CM.
OHoly Father, righteous God !
Our souls are filFd with fear ;
Thy punishments^ thy scourge and rod^
Have now approached near.
2. Distressed and alarm'd we standy.
To see our awful state j
Thy judgments on our guilty land,
I Is what we must await.
3. Thy punishments are very just,
0 Lord, we must confess ;
We should be humbled to the dust,
I Who have abus'd thy grace.
I 4. How long have we abusM thy word^
I And ran the sinful course ;
'- Well we deserve to feel the sword
j With all its weight and force.
I I 5. In many ways have we been warned
To turn from these our ways ;
JBut all thy mercies we have spumM,
And slighted all thy grace.
1 6. But O, the time is come at last,
' When we must feel the shock ;
God's righteous sentence now is pass'd^
And justice strike&^the stroke.
152) THANKSGIVING FOR PEACE.
7. O, whither can such creatures flee ?
Such as we are mdeed !
But unto thee, O Lord ! to thee I
Whose promises we plead.
Thanksgiving for the Restoration of
Peace.
FOR THE GOSPEL
Exod. 15. V, 1 to V. 7— Psalm 98.
HYMN CLIV— L, M,
r^OME, let us praise God's holy name,
^ And thank him for his love and grace.
Who to our help and rescue, came
And put an end to our distress.
0. How greatly were we terrified.
When we began to feel the rod ;
Death threatened us on ev'ry side.
As the just punishments of God.
3. We were distressed on every hand.
Involved in all the depth of woes ;
When it appear'd, our guilty land
Should be destroyed by cruel foes.
4. But thanks be to our gracious Lord :
Who freely will our sins forgive ;
Who gave us not our just reward.
But spares us rebels, still to live.
5. God has restor'd our peace again,
O may it never more depart :
May we a greater peace obtain r
The pcitc^ of God within ovir heart
THAI^KSGIVlNG FOR PEACE. (15S
For tltz Epistle.
2 Corinth. 1. v. 3 to v 6.— P^lm 118,
HYMN CLV.— C. M.
T ET hearty thanks and praise be paid
•*-^ By all who join'd to pray ;
When ardent pray 'r to God was made^.
To tarn his wrath away.
2. We were deUverM by the Lord,
W^hen we were much distressed ;
Our feeble cries arid jTrayVs were heard.
And we have peace and rest.
3. Distress came on us like a flood,
And great was our alarm ;
i But through the mercies of our Oody
Our lives were kept from harm.
4 To God alone shall be our praise.
To him^ and none besides ;
I His love, his mercy and his grace,
jFor all we need provides,
' 5. Then let us join his praise to sing,
I As christians otightto do ;
J And worship him our Lord and King,
'Who guards us here below.
lOn a Fast-day in time of the Plague^ oil*
! other Ravages vf Death.
FOR THE GOSPEL
Numbers 16 v. 44 to v. 50 — Psalm 91,
HYMN CLVI— L. M.
^r\ Hark! unto the sounding bell,
^J' What doth each stroke of toUi
ing tell i
154) FAST DAY IN TIME OF DISTRESS.
'Tis news to each attentive ear,
Some one is fitf.ed for the bier.
2. Since death is licens'd here to rage
Without respect to any age ;
The hoary head, and youth in bloom,
Depart to their eternal home.
3. Death with an uncontrolled force,
Will take his way and have his course ;
Iniectious air and pestilence.
Are not repuls'd by man's defence. [own,
4. They who had thought the world their
Are with the meanest class cut down ;
Both King and Princes have to die.
And lay their powVs and honours by.
5. This is our just reward indeed,
What can we say, what can we plead ?
Were we not warned, and warn'd again ;
But all we heard, we heard in vain.
6. But now we feel, we learn tu fear,
God's threat-ned punishments are here ;
What can we do, but plead and pray,
That God may turn his wrath away. |
The Epistle.
Hebrew 12. v. 1 to v. U. — Psalm 38.
HYMN CLVII— C. M.
TTAVE mercy Lord, on us we pray^
-* -*• Thy grace to us reveal ;
O turn thy Plagues from us away
Tho' we d^erve them weU»
THE LITANY AND SUi^FBAGEi. (15o
2. Thy punishments are justly due^
And answer to our crimes 1
j And AVe are made to feel them too,
j In these distressing times.
3. Lord, what destruction death has madC;
How has it swept our towns ;
I What numbers numbered with the dead,
I In neighbouring places round.
4. Death visits us in all our homes,
And there makes his abode :
(And hurries mortals to their tombs,
J That sink beneath his load.
; 5. Well may we sorrow, weep and mourn^
; And pray with all our heart :
; That God in mercy may return,
And bid our Plagues depart*
CLVin.
THE LITANY AND SUJ^FKAGES.
OGod, the Father of heaven ; have
mercy upon us miserable sinners.
I O Qod^ the Father of heaven ; have
^mercy upon iis inistrablc sinnci^s.
O 'God the Son, Redeemer of the world;
fliave mer(iy upon us miserable sinners.
O God the Son, Redeemer of the world ;
.have mercy upon us miserable sinners.
O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding from
Ithe Father and the Son ; have mercy vpoij
lr?s miserable sinnei'S-
156) THE LITANY AND SUFFEAGES.
OQod the Holy Ghost, proceeding from
the Father and the Sorn ; have mercy upon
us miserable siimers.
O lioly, blessed, and glorious Trinity ;,
three Persons, and one God ; have mercy
upon us miserable sinners.
O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity y
three Persons, and one God; have mercy
upon us miserable sinners.
Remember not, Lord, our cffcnces, nor
the oftences of our forefathers ; neither take
thou vengeance of our sins : Spare us, good
Lord^ spare thy people whom thou hast re-
deemed with thy most precious blood, and
be not angry with us for ever ;
Spare us, good Lord.
From all evil and mischief ; from sin ;
from the crafts and assaults of the devil ;
from thy wrath, and from everlasting dam-
jiation,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From ail bhndness of heart ; from pride,
vain glory, and hypocrisy ; from envy, ha»
tred, and malice, and all uncharitableness.
Good Lord, deliver us.
From all inordinate and sinful affections ;
und from all the deceits of the world, thQ
ficsh, and the devil,
Good Lord, deliver us.
From lightning and tempest ; from plague^
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pestilence, and famine ; from battle, and
murder, and from sudden deatli,
Good Lord, deliver its.
From all sedition, privy conspiracy, and
rebellion ; from all lalse doctrine, heresy
and schism ; from hardness of hearty and
contempt of thy word and commandment,
Good Lord, deliver us.
By the mystery of thy holy incarnation ]
by thy holy nativity and circumcision ; by
thy baptism, fasting, and temptation,
Gooc^ Lord, deliver us.
By thine agony and bloody sweat ; by
thy cross and passion ; by thy precipus death
and burial ; by thy glorious resurrection and
(ascension ; and by the coming of the Holy,
Ghost,
Good Lord, deliver us.
I In all time of our tribulation ; in all time
I of oar prosperity ; in the hour of death, and
tin the day of judgmentj
j Good Lord, deliver us.
1 We sinners do beseech thee to hear us, O
iLord God ; and that it may please thee to
rule and govern thy holy Church universal
in the right way ;
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to bless and pre-
serve all Christian rulers and magistrates ;
giving them grace to execute justice, and to
imaintain truth ;
O
158) THE LITANY AND SUFFRAGES.
We beseech thee to hear us^ good Lord.
That it may please Ihec to illuminate all
Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, with true
knowledge and understanding of thy word ;
and that both by their preaching and living
they may set it forth, and show it accord-
ingly ;
TVe beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
(That it may please thee to bless these thy
servants, now to be admitted to the order of
Deacons [or Pricstsly and to pour thy grace
upon them ; that they may duly execute their
office, to the edifying of thy Church, and the
glory of thy holy name ;
TVe beseech thee to hear us good Lord.)
That it may please thee to bless and keep
all thy people ; ,
We beseech thee tt) hear 2^9, good Lord.
That it may please thee to give all nations
unity, peace, and concord ;
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to give us a heail
to love and fear thee, and diligently to live|
after thy commandments ;
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord,
That it may please thee to give to all thy
people increase of grace, to hear meekly thy
word, and to receive it v»^ith pure affection,,
and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit ; j
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. I
That it may please thee to bring into the
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way of trutli, all such as have erred and are
deceived :
We beseech thee to hear ns, good Lord.
That it may please thee to strengthen such
as do stand, and to comfort and help the
weak-hearted, and to raise up those who
fall, and finally to beat down satan under
bur feet ;
' We beseech thee to hear its, good Lord.
\ That it may please thee to succour, help,
jmd comfort, all who are in danger, ncces-
'iity, and tribulation ;
\ We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to preserve all
ivho travel by land or by water, all women
n the perils of child-birth, all sick persons,
md young children, and to show thy pity
ipon all prisoners and captives ;
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
That it may please thee to defend and
)rovide for the fatherless children, and wid-
ows, and all who are desolate and oppres-
ed;
' We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
i That it may please thee to have mercy
iipon all m^en ;
We beseech thee to hear w5, good Lord.
That it may please thee to forgive our
enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to
urn their hearts ;
We beseech thee to hear iis, good Lord.
160) THE LITANY AND SUFFRAGES.
That it may please thee to give and pr^
serve to oiir use the kindly fruits of the earth
so that in due time we may enjoy them ;
We beseech thee to hear us^ good Lord.
That it may please thee to give us true re-
pentance ; to forgive us all our sins, negli-,
gences, and ignorances ; and to endue us
with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, to amend
our lives according to thy holy word :
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord,
Son of God, we beseech thee td hear us.
Son of God, qve beseech thee to hear us.
O Lamb of God, who takest away the
sins of the world,
Grant us thy peace.
O Lamb of God, who tak^ away the
sins of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
% The Bishop nmif, at his discretion, 07nit all that fol-
lows, to the Prayer. We humbly beseech thee, O
Father, &.c.
O Christ, hear us.
O Christ, hear us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us,
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Ijord, have mercy upon us. Sftl
Lord, have mercy upon us. tMP
•^ Then shall the Ei^hop, and the people v:itk him^ sdy^
the Lord's Pra>iPr.
o
TKfc llTATJY AND SUFFRAGES. (161
UR Father, who art in Heaven, Hallow^
ed be thy name ; Thy Kingdom come ;
Thy Will be done on earthy as it is in Heav-
en : Give us this day our daily bread ; And
forgive us our trespasses, as w^e forgive
I those who trespass against us : And lead
us not into temptation ; But deliver us from
I evil. Amen.
\ Bishop. O Lord, deal not with us ae-
; cording to our sins ;
I Ansioer. Neither reward us according
*Co dur iniquities.
j Bishop. Let us pray
I r\ God, merciful Father, who despiscst
j ^-^ not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor
the desire of such as are sorrowful ; merci-.
fully assist our prayers which we make be-
fore thee in all our troubles and adversities^
whensoever they oppress us ; and gracious-
ly hear us, that those evils which tlie craft
I and subtility of the devil or man worketh
f against U3,may, by thy good providence, be
1 brought to nought ; that we thy servants,
being hurt by no persecutions, may ever-
imore give thanks unto tdee in thy holy
t Church, through Jesus Christ' our Lord.
; O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver uSf
\for thy no/ine'^s sake.
God, vve have heard with our ears, and
oiTT fathers have declared unto uS;, the
0^
O
162) THE LITAKy AND SUFFRAGES.
noble works that thou didst in their days^
and in the old time before them.
O Lordy arise, help us^ and deliver us,
for thine honour.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost ;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
From our enemies defend us, O Christ.
Graciously look upon our affiictions.
With pity behold the sorrows of bur hearts.
Mercifully forgive the sins of thy peo^
pie.
Favourably with mercy hear our prayers.
O Son of David, have mercy upon us.
Both now and ever, vouchsafe to hear us,
O Christ.
Graciously hear us, O Christ ; gra-
oiously hear us, O Lord Christ.
O Lord, let thy mercy be showed upon
us ;
As we do put our trust in thee.
Bishop, Let us pray.
WE humbly beseech thee, O Father,
mercifully to look upon our infirmi-
ties ; and, for the glory of thy name, turn
from us all those evils that we most justly
have deserved ; and grant that, in all our
troubles, we may put our whole trust and
confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve
THANKSGIVING AFTER DISEASES; (163
thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy
honour and glory, through our only Media-
tor and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord —
Amen. [Common Prayer Booh
Thanksgiving for the delivery of the
I*lqgue or other Mortal Diseases,
FOR THE GOSPEL
Isaiah 38. v. 17 to v. 22— Psalm 116,
HYMN CLIX— C. M.
ETERNAL praises to the Lord,
Come let us join to give ;
By his protection and his guard
We are yet spar'd to live.
2. Whilst many of our fellow-men^
Were quickly calFd aw^ay t
When in distress, and grief, and pa^n,
They dropt their house of clay.
3» By grace, it is our happy lot :
To have respite of days ;
It is God's will, that we should not
Depart, without his grace.
4. May we be wise and ne'er- forget,
The troubles we were in !
With sickness, pain, and death beset :
As just reward for sin.
5. But he has turn'd his gracious hand^
And laid his vengeance by ;
Still calls on this, our guilty land ;
Turn yC; why will ye die.
164) thakk1Igivi:ng after diseasesi,
6. Then let us thank and praise our God,
By whom we have been spar'd ;
And bear with his correcting rod^
Till we are well prepared.
The Epistle.
Philip. 2. V. 25 to V. 30 Psalm 30,
HYMN CLX.— C. M.
THANKS be to God, who heard oai?
prayV,
When we had fears and doubt ;
When fierce diseases ev'ry where,
CompassM our land about.
2. When death, that cruel tyrant made.
Poor mortals feel his pow'r ;
And in another world have fled.
Not to return no more.
3. How melancholy was the sound,
To hear the dying groan :
Can no relief or help be found,
Till We are fled and gone.
4. And must our troubled spirits fly.
To God, who first them gave ;
Our bodies only made to die !
And moulder in the grave.
5. Great God, how mournful was the scenes
Wliere e'er this was the case ;
But great thy mercies e'er have been;>
To those wlip tmst thy grace:
THA]5?KSGIVIWG AFTER DISEASES. (16^
6. Thanks be to God, that we are spar'd^
To see the present day.
O, make us ready, gracious Lord,
Tiil we be call\l away.
HYMN CLXI— C. M,
For the catius,
THY ceaseless, unexhausted love^
Unmerited and free.
Delights our evil to remove,
And help our misery.
2. Thou waitest to be gracious still ;
Thou dost with sinners bear,
That sav'd, we may thy goodness feely
And all thy grace declare.
3. Thy goodness and thy truth^ to me^
To evVy soul abound ;
;A vast unfatliomable sea,
'Where all our thoughts are drown'd.
' 4. Its streams the whole creation reacb^
I So plent'ous is the store ;
lEnough for all, enough for each,
'Enough for e verm we.
: 5. Faithful, O Lord, thy mercies^ are^
A rock which cannot move ;
iA thousand promises declare
;Thy constancy of love !
j 6. Throughout the universe it reigns
I Unalterably sure ;
And while the truth of God remains,
jHis goodne^ss must endure.
I , [JVtlliston's seleciior^.
(T66)
For the consecrating of a Church,
FOR THE GOSPEL
Luke 19. V. 1 to V. lO—Psalm 8t.
HYMN CLXil— C. M.
XITE praise the Lord, whose love is great
^^ His mercies we embrace ;
We enter now, his temple gate,
And thank him for his grace.
2. This house (or sacred use designed;,
We dedicate to God ;
Here may the Lord of glory find,
A dwelling and abode.
3. Here we approach thy sacred courts.
With reverence and fear ;
We will engage our best efforts,
To worship thee with prayY.
4. Lord, may this be thy sanctuary.
Here with thy spirit dwell :
To us and our posterity,
The w ay to heaven reveal.
5. Here Saviour, shew thy gospel light,
And send thy blessings down ;
Bring thy life-giving word to sight,
And make salvation known.
6. Here let thy blessed word be taiight.
To us, and to our youth ;
May thousands to that light be brought.
Where in they learn the truth.
CO'NSECRATING OF A CHURCH. (167
7. Here let us hear the gospel sound,
Attend thy word with grace ;
Call many wand'ring sinners round^
To come and fill this place.
Fo7^ the Epistle
Rev. 21, V. 2to V. 5,— Psalm 12£.
HYMN CLXIII— L. M.
WITH reverence and holy fear,
Let christian worshippers draw near.
And consecrate this house to be !
The Lord's abode aiid sanctuary.
2. Here let them meet, to hear and pray.
And seek the Lord, our life and way ;
O may it be a place to find :
A Salem, for the seeking mind.
3. Here may they build each other up.
In charity, and faith, and hope ;
Until they taste, and feel, and know :
That Jesus dwells w^ith Saints below.'
4. Here may the gospel glory shine.
And fill each soul with grace divine ;
God's holy word, and means of grace,
Be aUvays used in this place.
5. Since Jesus is the great high priest,
Who ahvays makes his people blest,
When they approach w^ithin the vail.
What joys and comforts shall they feel.
6 What glories shall they there behold "f
More precious than the choicest gold ;
Aglimps of the bless'd Saviour's throne t
A hei^y'n on earth for them begun.
168) CONSECRATING OF A CHURCH'
HYMN CLXIV— P. M. E.
For the same.
IN sweet exalted strains
The King of glory praise ;
O'er heave'n and earth he reigns_,
Through everlasting days :
He with a nod the world control^j
Sustains or sinks tj:ie distant poles.
2. To earth he bends his throne^
His throne of grace divine ;
Wide is his bounty known,
And wide his glories shine :
Fair Salem, still his chosen rest,
Is with his smiles and presence bleet,
§. Then King of Glory, come,
And with thy favour crowii
This temple as thy dome.
This people as thy own :
Within this House, O deign to show,
How God can dwell with men below
4. Here, may thine ears attend
Our interceding a'ies,
And grateful praise ascend
All fragrant to the skies :
Here may thy word melodious sound.
And spread the joys of heav'n aroun^
6. Here, may th' attentive throng
Imbibe thy truth and love,
And converts join the song
Of Seraphim above ;
m
CONSEC RATING OF A CHURCH. (169
And willing crowds surround thy board,
With sacred joy and sweet accord.
6. Here^ may oijr unborn sons
And daughters sound thy praise,
And shine like polish'd stones,
Thro' long succeeding days :
Here, Lord, display thy saving power,
Whilst churches stand, and saints adore.
[^fVilliston^s selection *
JFor the same, when a Church is rebuilt,
HYMN CLXV. L, M.
;T ET Zion sing her songs of praise,
j-*-^ And to the jLord, glad offerings bring %
And ev'ry note of music raise.
To God her Saviour and her King.
2. This house which desolate had lain.
By the almighty hand of God !
Is now rebuilt and rais'd again,
l.\nd to its former state renew'd.
I 3. Thanks and prai$e be to the Lord :
[Whose acts o: mercy here are pass'd ;
This house of pray'r again restored,
|.\.nd holy worships now replaced.
4. Here may the Lord with glory dwell.
And all his former work renew.
And here make known his gracious will,
And grant us grace to serve him too.
1 5. Here nmy his blessed word increase,
'\ud with its former glory shine ;
I T
170) THANKSGIVING FOR THE FRUITS &C«
May thousands learn the way of peace,
And feel the work of grace divine !
6. The Lord with grace and mercy crown,
His Zion with his aid andpow'r !
And raise her walls when they are down ;
And build his church for evermore.
On the -first TJiursday of November. It he-
inv a clay of thanksgiving for the Fruits of the Earth
and other blessings.
THE GOSPEL
Matth. 5. V, 43 to v. 48._Psalm 147.
HYMNCLXVI— C. M.
OME let US join to praise our God,
Who is our friend indeed :
C
Who gives us life, and health, and food ! i
And all what e'er we need. J!
2. His blessings have endow'd our fields,.
And caus'd each plant to grow :
And full supplies to us they yield,
And all that live below.
3. The early and the latter rain,
The Lord was pleas'd to send ;
Our barns and kitchens filPd again^
By him, who is our friend.
4> Our God remembers us in love,
And daily we receive
His gifts and blessings from above
By which \ve move an^ live
THANKSGIVING FOR THE FRUITS &C. {Vtl
5. The laboui's of our hands are blest,
Our wants are all supplied ;
What e'er doth answer for our best^
The Lord will still provide.
6. We also have his holy word !
And all the means of grace ;
Should we not worship him, our Lord ?
And sing his endless praise.
7. With joy and wonder we do see,
What God for us has done !
Our songs of praise shall ever be,
To God^ our God alone.
The Epistle,
Hebrew 13. v. 14 to v. 16.— Psalm 65.
1 HYMN CLXVn— L. M.
ONCE more our harvesting is o'er,
A fresh supply laid up in store ;
iphe Lord was pleas'd to bless our earth,
And fill our souls wiihjoy and mirth.
1 2. Just such as was our wish and hope ;
'rhe Lord preserved and blest our crop I
Vnd through the mercies of the Lord,
We had another crop to hoard.
Sg. God gave the late and parly rain,
pherefore we laboured not in vain ;
ilad he not sent his blessings d»wn,
n vain our fields would have been sowii,
4. By the rich bounties of our God,
Ne still obtain supply and food ;
172) ORDERING CHURCH WARDENS &C/
The air, and heat, and gentle show'rs,
Makes all those blessings to be ours.
5. Such blessings make ib truly blest.
While they are by us here possessed ;
O I let us render thanks and praise
To God, for all such acts of grace.
Ordering Church Wardens or Deacons.
FOR THE GOSPEL
Acts 6. V. 2 to V. 7. — Psalm 5.
HYMN CLXVIII— L. M.
THE great Apostle gave command.
Let ev'ry Church in order stand ;
Good regulations must be made,
And be by all the Church obey'd.
2. To answer that, so good eft'ect,
Saint Paul himself thus did direct :
To order Deacons ev'ry where,
AVho should that sacred office bear.
3. Let such who act the faithful paiij
And have the cause of Christ at hearty
And such as are of good repute,
That needful office execute.
4. Is it their aim in all they do,
To raise the Saviour's Church below I
Their faithful labours will be blest,
And Jesus' kingdom be increas'd.
5 Dear Lord be with thy spirit near,
While we ordain these brethren here ;
May zeal and knowledge, love and grace*
Prepare and fit them for that pla«e.
ORDERING CHlJRCH WARDENS &C. (ITS
6. Be tlrou their counsel when they need,
Their conduct bless, their labours speed ;
O may they be of gi'eatest worth,
To aid and build thy church on earth.
The Epistle,
1 Tim, 3. V. 8 to v. 13._Psalm 37,
HYMN CLXIX— L. M.
TESUS, thy wandering sheep behold !
*^ See, Lord, with yearning bowels see^
Poor souls that cannot find the fold,
^Till sought and gathered in by thee,
2. Lost are they now, and scatter'd widei
In pain, and weariness and want :
With no kind Shepherd near, to guide
The sick, and spiritless, and faint.
3. Thou, only thou, the kind and good.
And sheep-redeeming shepherd art ;
Collect thy flock, and give them food
And pastors after thine own heart.
4. In evVy messenger reveal
The grace they preach divinely free ;
That each may by thy Spirit tell :
^^ He dy'd for all, who dy'd for me.'-'
5. A double portion from above,
Of thy all-quick'ning hght impart ;
Shed forth thy universal love
In ev'ry faithful pastor's heart.
6. Thine only glory let them seek,
O let their hearts with love overflow ;
Let them believe, and therefore speak,
And spread thy mercy's praise below.
f 2 iWWision's selectxon\
(174)
Ordaining of Priests or Bishops.^
THE GOSPEL.
St. John 21. V. 15 to v. IT—Psalm 27.
HYMN CLXX.— L. M.
Tj^ATHER of mercies in thy house,
■*• SmHe on our homage, and our vows ;
While with a grateful heart we share
Tiiese pledges of oui' Saviour's care.
2. The Saviour, when to heav'n he rose^
In splendid triumph oVr his foes
vScatter'd his gifts on men below,
And wide his royal bounties flow*
3. Hence sprung th' Apostle's, honoured
Sacred beyond heroic fame ; [name,
In lowlier forms to bless our eyes,
Pastors from hence, and Teachers rise.
4 From Christ their varied gifts derive^
And fed by Christ their graces live :
While guarded by his potent hand,
?>Iidst all the rage of hell they stand.
5. So shall the bright succession nm
Through the last courses of the sun ;
While unborn churches by their care
Shall rise and flourish large and fair.
16. Jesus our Lord their hearts shall know,
The spring, whence all these blessings flow ;
Pastors and people shout his praise
^Through the long round of endless days.
OIRDAlNlNa OP PRIESTS &C. {11^^
For the Epistle.
Acts 20. V. 17 to V. 35 Psalm 132.
HYMN CLXXL— L. M.
I^OME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire,
^^ And lighten with cehstialjire:
Thou the anointing Spirit art,
Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.
2. Thy blessed Unction horn above,
Is comfort, Life, and fire of love.
jEuable with perpetua,! lighc
The dulness of our blinded sight :
; 3. Anoint and cheer our soiled face.
With the abundance of thy grace :
Keep far our foes, give peace at home ;
Where thou art Guide, no iU can come v
4. Teach us to know the Father, Son,
And Thee, of both to be but one :
That through the ages all along.
This may be our endless song.
[^Common Prayer Book,
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM,
HYMN CLXXn.—C.M.
p< OD did to father Abrah'm say,
f^ I am a God to thee :
iVnd I will bless thy race and they
>hall be a seed for me.
2. Thus Abrah'm b'liev'd the promise true^
ind gave his sons to God.
Ils water seals the promise now,
t then was seaPd with blood.
176) CHRISTIAN BAPTISM.
3. That covenant which God had made^
With Abrah'm and his seed ;
To those who his commands obey'd,
He was their God indeed.
4. His oft'springs then were circumcis'd,
Tho' none, but just the male :
But male and female are baptiz'd ,•
Baptism is the seal.
5. To al! the nations as they are :
The heathens and the Jews,
May claim an ecmal right and share,
As the Apostle shews,
6. The genuine seed of Abraham,
Are they, who like him b'lieve :
Like him, the promises they claim ;
Like him, the seal receive.
7. Then as tlie water is appli'd,
And God his gifts impart ;
The creature then is sanctified.
And circumcisM at heart.
HYMN CLXXIII— L. M.
For the same.
THUS did the sons of AhraJi^m pass
Under the bloody seal of grace ;
Tlie young disciples bore the yoke,
^Till Christ the painful bondage broke,
2. By milder ways doth Jesus prove
His Father's covenant and his love ;
He seals to saints his glorious grace,,
Nor does forbid their infant race.
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM OF INFANTS. (177
3. Their seed is sprinkled with his blood.
Their children set apart for God ;
His spirit on their offspring shed^
Like water pour'd upon the head.
4. Let ev'iy saint with cheerful voice
In this large covenant rejoice ;
Young children in their earl}^ days,
Shall give the God oi Abraham praise*
IfVattsr^
HYMN CLXXIV— C. M.
Baptism of one infant.
O Blessed comforter draw near \
Bestow thy grace divine :
J We dedicate this infant here,
To be forever thine.
2. And as this water is applied,
So let thy grace be giv'n :
[ Until this child be sanctifi'd
I And made the heir of heav'n;
! HYxMN CLXXV— C. M.
For the same, when more than one are Baptized,
if I ^HO U comforter we pray draw near,
• X Bestow thy gilts divine ;
fWe dedicate. these infants here,
■May they be wholy thine.
I 2. As water is to them applied,
So may thy grace be giv'n ;
I By which they may be sanctifiM
i And made the heii's of heav'n.
178) BAPTISM OF THOSE OP RIPER YEARS.
HYMN CLXXVI— C. M.
After Baptism is administered.
TN duty we are bound to praise
-*• The Lord, who hath bestow 'd
His word, and all the means of grace,
To make us heh's of God.
2. The treasures Christ to us has wili'd :
For which he bled and died !
Are by his ordinances seal'd.
Confirmed and ratified.
BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIPER YEARS.
HYMN CLXXVn,— L. M.
CHRI ST gave this solemn great command
Ye shall go forth in ev'ry land;
Ye, my Apostles, I do charge,
To preach my gospel word at large.
2. Disciple nations unto me :
Baptizing them that they may be
Such heirs and subjects of my grace,
As serve me in true holiness.
3. Teach them, that they observe and do,
All things I have commanded you ;
Declare to them they shall be blest,
If they comply with my request.
4. Ye, who intend to be baptized,
Be ye admonish'd, and advis'd ;
With all your heart, repent and b'lieve ;
The seal of pardoning grace receiv;e
BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIPER YEARS. (179
5. Ye must resolve with all your heart
To act the faithful christian's part ;
Renounce the Devil world and sin.
And mortify your lusts within.
6. Be ye baptized in Jesus' name,
And be ye never more asham'd :
To own and follow, Christ your Lordj
And be obedient to his word.
HYMN CLXXVIII—L. M.
On the same.
?fTl WAS the commission of our Lord,
A. Go teach the nations, and baptize^
The nations have receiv'd the word
Since he ascended to the skies.
2. He sits upon th' eternal hills,
With grace and pardon in his hands,
I And sends his cov'nant, with the seals,
I To bless the distant christian lands.
I 3. Repent and be baptized, he saitJt^
I For the remission of if our sins ;
' And thus our sense assists our faith,
And shows us what his gospel means,
4. Our souls he washes in his blood,
; As water makes the body clean ;
I And the good Spirit from our God
1 Descends like purifying rain.
5. Thus we engage ourselves to thee.
And seal our covenant with the Lord ;
O may the great Eternal Three
In heav'n our solemn vows record !
[Watt^l
180) CONFESSION OP SIN.
HYMN CLXXIX— L. M.
Jtfter Baptism is Administered.
n^HE Lord grant jou that living faith,
^ That may preserve you unto death ;
O be ye faithful, never yield.
But keep your ground and gain the field.
2. Remember this throughout your days
You are to walk in Jesus' ways ;
TrusL ye in him, he will defend
Your cause until your warfare end*
CONFESSION OF SIN.
HYMN CLXXX.— C. M.
A LAS can such a wretch be sav'd,
-^ Such as I e'er have been ;
My life is unto vice enslav'd,
And all I do is sin.
2. My covenant with God is broke,
My claim to heav'n is gone
And sin and guilt a heavy yoke,
Bear all my comforts ^own.
a Lord, were I driv'n from thy face,
For e'er to take my flight
Beyond the reach of pard'ning grac,e :
Thy judgments would be right.
4. Not men nor Angels can relieve^
My mind with guilt oppress'd ;
Not heav'n itself relief can give,
T^or ea s e my troub le^ breast.-
OONFPSSIOK OF SIN. (181
5. My case is bad, and still much more.
Although distressed I feel ;
I do not yet possess that powV
That sanctifies my will.
6. I truly see my wants indeed ;
But yet I do not find,
vSuch godly sorrow as I need :
To work an humble mind.
7. Bat thou, my God, hast powV I know ;
Such graces to impart.
That can create my mind anew
And work a change of heart.
HYMN CLXXXL— C. M.
I For the same.
iTTAVE mercy, gracious Lord, forgive,
-" Are not thy mercies free ?
May not a dying sinner live,
Who truly turns to thee ?
I 2. My sins are great^ I must confess,
IFar more than I can know ;
(But O, thy love and pardoning grace !
Are great and boundless too.
\ 3. O, cleanse me from my sin and guilty
And make my conscience clean :
iMy heart with godly sorrow melt,
To mourn for ev'ry sin.
4. Great God, I must confess with shame,
I can't deny, but own ;
Corrupted, vile and base I am,
As I to thee am known.
i ft
1S2) CONFESSION OF SIN.
5. Yet save my soul from deep despmr.
According to thy word ;
To thee, I make my feeble pray'r ;
To thee^ my gracious Lord.
HYMN CLXXXII— C. M
For the same.
WO unto me ! how oft I have
Transgi'ess'd and gone astray /
To Satan I have been a slave^,
And lov'd the sinful way.
2. My God was ever kind to me.
And great has been his love.
How could I so unthankful be ;
So disobedient prove.
3. My conscience testify to me^
According to thy word,
That in strict justice I should be,
Accursed from my Lord.
4. O ! gracious Lord, I well do know.
That wretched is my case ;
But whether can I flee or go,
To reach redeeming grace.
5. Not man nor angel can relieve
My mind with guilt oppressed :
Not heaven itself such comforts give.
To set my heart at rest.
6. O blessed Jesus, unto thee,
To thee will I attend ;
To tViec my refuge. Lord I flee !
Thou art my Lord and friend
CONFESSION OF sir;. (1S3
7. Thy suft'rings and thy dying groans j
Thy blood which freely siream'd,
For all my sin and guilt utones ;
By which I was redeem'd.
HYMN CXiXXXIII— S. M.
For the same.
OThat I could repent I 1}
O that I could believe !
Thou, by thy voice, the marble rent,
The rock in sunder cleave !
2. Thou by thy two-edg'd sword,
My soul and spirit part ;
Strike with the hammer of thy vvord^
And break my stubborn heart.
3. Saviour, and Pnnce of peace^,
The double grace besto\y ;
Unloose the bands of wickednes!*,
And let the captive go.
j 4. Grant me my sins to feci,
[And then the load remove ;
jWound, and pour in my wounds, to heal,
[The balm of pard'ning love.
' 5. For thine own mercy's sake,
[My guilt and sin remove ;
And into thy protection take
jriie pris'ner of thy love.
6. In ev'ry trying hour,
Istand by my feeble soul,
llnd screen me from temptation's powV,
l84) FOR THE HOLY COMMUKIO»
'Till thou hast made me whole.
7. This is thy will, I know,
That I should holy be ;
Should let my sins this mornent go,
This moment turn to thee .
8. O might I now embrace
Thine all-sufficient pow'r !
And never more to sin give place>
And never grieve thee more I
[Jfilliston^s selection.
FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION.
HYMN CLXXXIV.— L. M.
r^OME to the feast ofheav'nly wine,
^ O man ! and make this blessing thine ;
Your Lord himself, invites to sup,
And share the blessings of the cup.
2. Praise ye the Saviour, ye that eaty
Since he affords to you this treat !
Ye are with his rich bounties fed,
And Jesus is your living bread.
5. Ye helpless poor and needy come !
O come for you there is yet room ;
O come ! and ye shall surely find
Refreshments for the weary mind.
4. O sinners, this is welcome news,
O pray be wise and don't refuse ;
Come venture, you shall find it time : ;,
This table it is set for you.
6. Dear Lord, if sin can be a plea,
Then there is grace in store for me ;
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Through mercy 1 shall find a place^
And with the rest be sav'd by grace
6. I come, O Saviour as I am ♦
Thy merits I do humbly claim ;
Thy promise give me free access.
To everlasting life and peace.
HYMN CLXXXV— C. U.
For the satTiCc
THIS is the feast of heav'nly wine.
And God invites to sup ;
The juices of the living vine,
Were press'd to fill the cup,
2. Oh, bless the Saviour, ye that eat,
"With royal dainties fed :
Not heav'n affords a costlier treat,
For Jesus is the bread !
3* The vile, the lost, he calls to them.
Ye trembling souls appear !
The righteous in their ow^n esteem,
Have lio acceptance here.
4. Approach ye poor, nor dare refuse
The banquet spread for you ;
Dear Saviour, this is welcome newS;
Then I may venture too.
5. If guilt and sin afford a plea,
And may obtain a place ;
Surely the Lord will welcome nie^
And I shall see his face.
as
3.8^) FO|l THE HOLY COMMUKIOI^.
HYMN CLXXXVL— C. M.
For the name.
OWondVous love beyond degree^
Such as none can conceive ;
My blessed Saviour calls on me :
Come unto me and live.
% Here is his gracious table set^
With all my soul doth need :
He bids me here set down and eat !
And on his bounties feed.
3. This feast consists of hcavnly food^
As Jesus testified ;
It is the purchase of his blood,
For this he groanM and died,
4. His flesh was bruised; his blood was spilt:
With love to man, it streamed,
And made atonement for our guilt.
By which we were redeemed:
5. Here are the pledges of his love.
Which the bless'd Saviour gave ;
To draw our minds on things above^
Which there we arc to have.
HYMN CLXXXVn.— S. M.
For the same.
TE3US invites his saints
'^ To meet around his board ;
Here pardon'd rebels sit and hold
Communion with their Lord.
2. For food he gives his flesh ;
He bids us drink his bldod :
FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION. (18T
JVniazing favoar ! matchless grace
; Of our descending God I
\ 3. This holy bread and wine,
Maintains our Tainting breath,
By union with our living Lord,
A.nd interest in his death.
I 4. Our heavenly Father calls
Christ and his members one ;
We the young children of his love, :*;
jA.nd he the hrst-born Son.
; 5. We are but sev'ral parts
Of the same broken bread ;
jpne body hath its sev'ral limbs,
jBut Jesus is the head.
it;i,!6. Let oil our i^owVs be join'd,
Itlis glorious name to raise ;
I Pleasure and love fill evVy mind,
^Vnd evVy voice be praise.
! ~ ■ [WaCts.
' HYMN CLXXXVIII.—W. M.
j /-or t^e saine.
OHead so full of bx-uises,
So full of pain and scorn,
Midst other sore abuses,
yiock'd with a ci'O wn of thorn !
() head, e'er now surrounded
jVith brightest majesty,
fn death now bow'd and wounded^
l^aluted be by me !
2. O Lord, what thee tormented,
Jiyas my sins^ heavy load.
188) FOR I'HB HOLY COMMUNION
I had the debt augmented,
Which thou did'st pay in blood.
Here ana I, blushing sinner,
On whom wrath ought to light :
0 thou, my health's beginner 1
Let thy grace cheer my sight.
3. Own me, Lord, my salvation t
Receive, my Shepherd, me !
1 know, thy bitter passion
Is a rich treasury ;
And that thou, man of sorrows !
Hast by thy death and blood
Procured a new heart for us,
And everlasting good.
4» Humbly I will stand by theCjs
Thou deign'st at me to look ;
In Spirit let me eye thee
So as thy heart-strings broke.
And as thy limbs extended
In death grew stiff and cold,
Might I thy corpse expanded
Within my arms infold.
5. It yields me consolation.
When I can feed by faith,
My Saviour, on thy passion
And meritorious death ;
O what am I enjoying,
Thy flesh and bone, when I
With thee, my Lord, am dying,
What peace divine, what joy I
FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION. (189^
I
6. Endow me with good courage.
jWhen yielding up my breath,
[And let me see thy image,
fl'hy lovely form in death ;
fTo thee my eyes I'm raising^
*And my election see,
|rhee in my heart embracing,
I'd do it constantly.
7. I give thee thanks unfeigned>
jO Jesus, friend in need,
(For what th^ soul sustained.
When thou for me did^st bleed ;
Thou wilt preserve tne ever,
irill I before thee stand ;
Can ought on earth me sever
From thy most faithful hand ?
8. With awe I see thee languish/
And watch thy latest breath,
Upon thy tears and anguish
I fix the eye of faith ;
! Where sight of him allowed,
j[ then should know ; ^Twas H€,
My iiesh and bone avowed,
;My Lord God certainly.
j 9. When in the arms of Jesus
My lips shall pallid grow.
Then shall that blood so precious^
(Which from his wounds did flow>
lAnoint my body d5^ing,
|My soul will join the blest;
Internal bliss enjoying ;
^My flesh in hope shall rest. iMor. iran^tatitn.
190) rOE THE HOLY COMMUNION.
HYMN CLXXXIX.— Y. M.
-Fbr the same.
O Church, adore and wonder,
Thy head and Saviour yonder
Hangs on the cross's tree !
Behold him, whilst expiring,
And for mankind acquiring
Thereby grace, Ufe and liberty.
2. Draw near, thou wilt discover,
How blood and sweat all over
His sacred body dies ;
Out of his heart most noble.
For inexhausted trouble,
Sighs are successive foU'wing sighs.
3. Whu hath thee thus ai3used,
Dear Lord^ and so much bruised
Thy most majestic face ?
Thou art no sin's transactor.
Thou art no malefactor,
Like others of the human race.
4. I, I, and my transgressions^
Which by my own confessions
Exceed the sea-shore sands,
These, these have been the reason
Of thy whole bitter season.
Of all thy Ijruises, stripes and bands,
5. I ought to have been pained,
And fast for ever chained
Both hand and foot in hell ;
The bpnds ;ind scourges te^rin^i
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Whicli tlioii, my God, wast bearing,
[My soul, my soul deserv'dto feel.
; 6. ni be 'mongst the beholders^
'And See thee on thy shoulder*
Bear my prodigious load ;
Thou tak'st my curse infliction,
Giv'st for it benediction,
Thy death procures my peace with God,
; 7. As surety thoii prescntcst
(Thyself; to die cOnsentest
Por me in debt all o'er ;
A crown of thorns thou Wearest^
\n pain and scorn thou bearest
jVVith patience never known before.
8. Into death's jaws thou leaping
Provid'st for my escaping,
That I its sting mayn't prove ;
jMy curse and condemnation
riiou bcar'st for my salvation ;
O most unheard of fire of love !
if>. The higlicet. obligations
Bind me thro' all life's stations,
r' express my thsnks to thee ;
Weak as I am and fccbJc,
ii\s far as I am able,
I'll yield thee service ^villing}y.
jllO. While here on earth I'm living,^
jt have nought \vorth the giving
iTo thee for all thy pain ;
jiTet shall thy pasi^jon cvcr^
192) JOB THE HOLV COMMUVlOi?.
Till soul and body sever,
Deep in my heart engravM remain.
11. Thy sighs and groans unnumberM^
And from thy heart encumbered.
The countless tears forth prest :
These shall at my dismission
To final rest^s fruition
Convey me to thy arms and breast.
[Moravian translation^
HYMNCXC— L. M.
To be sung in the time of Communion,
/^OME all ye weary sinners cpme^
^^ Come hasten in, fill up this room,
Here is a feast prepared by love ;
Come taste the blessing from above.
2. Here is a lamb, for you 'tis slain^
Who died in sorrow, grief and pain.
Who spared not his precious blood :
But freely spilt it for your good.
3. Remember, that for you he died.
Your great salvation to provide.
To save your souls from endless pain,
And bring you home to God again.
4. Though you have erred from his way,
Jjikc wand'riniT sheep have gone astray :
By him ye shall be made to know,
The way in which ye ought to go.
5. O ! helpless creatures, poor and blind.
The Lord is gracious, good and kind;
rOR THE HOLY COMMUNIOI^. (19^'
Your sins he freely will forgive,
And cause your dying souls to live.
6. O ! eat and drink with thankfulness^
Partake the bounties ol his gr^ce.
Receive what he will freely give,
Who died for yon, tJiat you should live.
7. Your offVings now with gladness bring
Praise him, the great eternal King:
Shew forth his mercies, make them known.
And live that you may die his ow n.
8. Here call his mercies all to mind,
His mercies all of evVy kind,
Are numberless and very great.
Far more than mortals can relate.
9. Ye, who were once condemned to hell,
Where fallen angels are to dwell :
The place where fear and darkness reign,
The place of endless dread and pain.
10. But Jesus now has set you free.
And by his grace are made to be :
Here at this feast a welcome guest.
To share his blessings with the blest.
11. O blessed message from above,
To you from God, the God of love,
Who pities you, for Jesus sake.
And now invites you to partake.
12. O come ye then, partake the feast,
O come and be the Saviour's guest ;
Though bread and wine appears but giv'n,
'Tis life itself, come down from heaven,
R
194) FOR THE HOLY COMMtJNlO.N^
13 Oh ! sinners, now on you I cviM,
Oh ! sinners, I invite you all,
Oh ! sinners, now repent and b'lieve ;
Oh I sinners, come to Christ and Hve.
14. The feast is now for you prepar'd^
The Lord has in his word declar'd^
That sinners of the vilest kind ;
In Jesus may salvation find.
15. The great Redeemer died for you^
Partake the feast and prove it true ;
Come sinners, now accept the call,
And live for him, who died for all
HYMN CXCL— 1.. M.
For the same.
O Jesus ! thou my precious friend^
Here at thy table I attend,
Here Lord, I come with sin opprcss'd.
Yet, I desire to be thy guest.
2. Thy table for poor sinners spread.
Affords to them that living bread ;
That bread, which hung Vv souls do need,
And is their staff of hfe indeed.
3. Jesus, this feast himself ordain'd,
Great are the blessings here obtained,
The choicest and the richest food.
Is his dear body and bis blood.
4. Jesus ^ who died, our souls to save,
Himself this great commandment gave>
By faith partake this bread and wine,
That ye may be forever mine
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5* Remember me for you I died,
; The Father's wrath I pacifiM,
i If this my blessed will ye do,
(Then ye shall prove and find it so,
I 6. O I how distressing was the sight
S Behold the Saviour in the night ;
'The night in which he was betrayM,
The night he in the garden pray'd.
7. He institutes this ordinance,
rThis do, to my remembrance :
ilMy body broke, my blood was spilt,
l;Ta take away your sins and guilt.
ij 8. When Jesus in the garden lay,
JDld to his heavenly Father pray :
[jo Father ! look with pitying eye,
And let this cruel cup pass by.
9. But O 1 thy righteous will alone^
That only, O 1 that must be done.
To drink this cup, this is the plan,
jTo save the fallen race of man.
jj 10. Thus he did willingly submit,
mnd yielded to his cruel tate ;
I Then on the cross he shed his blood,
'And died the Paschal Lanjb of God.
I 11. The Lamb for the Passover slain,
Gould neither cleanse from sin or stain.
jit only shew'd the Lamb to come,
jThe Lamb, that did for sin atone.
I 12. When on the cross the Saviour die^^
'gtrict justice then w^s satisfied ^
1^6) FOR THE HOLY COMMUNION.
The law then lost its sting and povv'r,
And death could injure us no more.
13. Thus did the Lord salvation bring,
The Lord, who is our glorious King ;
By him eternal life is giv'n,
And we are made the heirs of heav'n.
14. We praise the Lord, our gracious Lord
For ev'ry promise in his word :
By which we hear, and see and know,
What wonders Christ, our Lord can do.
15. We praise him for his precious love,
That love which we here taste and prove,
Such love as to the world unknown,
The love Grod hath to sinners shown*
16. What greater things will come to view
When Jesus we shall fully know,
And live with him in perfect love,
And praise him in the heavens above.
HYMN CXCIl— C. M.
For the same.
T ORD, here I am to do thy wifl^,
•*-' Incline my heart to thee ;
O ! may I willingly fulfil.
What thou commandest me.
2. To eat this bread and drink this cu^,,
As thy blcss'd orders are.
To work in me a living hope,
Humility and fear
3. Here I commemorate thy death;,
Partake tliis bread and wine :
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Cause me to eat and drink by faith,
And make thy blessings mine.
4. Lord, here I view thy love and grace.
Astonishing to me :
That I a wretch of human race.
Should e'er accepted be.
5. Should such a creature as I am,
Be made a welcome guest ;
Dare I such mercies ever claim,
To share among the rest.
6. Can I be worthy of such grace?
A creature so defilM ;
Can that consist with righteousness :
That I should be a child.
7. Yes, boundless mercy did provide,
That sinners should be free :
When Christ the Lord for sinners died.
He also died for me.
8. His word and blessed ordinance.
Do fully shew and prove :
Tliat I with thanks and reverence,
Should taste and know his love.
9. O ! may my sod be mov'd within,
While I partake this feast ;
My Saviour who saves me from sin,
Make me a worthy guest
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HYMNCXClII.~e. M.
Return of praise after Communion.
E praise the blessed Lamb of God^
Who for us freely died ;
198) FOR THE HOLV e4MMl?NrQ>
Who shed for us his precious blood,
Salvation to provide.
2. His love and grace cant be express^j
By all the hosts ot heav'n.
His mercies, O ! they make us bless'd,
Which now to us were ^v'n.
S. Dear Jesus, we adore thy name^
Who art our Lord and King,
By thee alone salvation came,
Therefore thy praise we sing.
HYMN CXCIV.--C;. 3\L
For the same.
OF all the gifts thy hand bestows,
Thou Giver of all good I
Not heav'n itself a richer knows,
Than my Redeemer's blood.
2. Faith too, the blood receiving gtace,
From the same hand we gain ;
Else sweetly, as it suits our case.
That gift had been in vain.
3. Till thou thy teaching powV apply.
Our hearts refuse to see.
And weak, as a distemper'd eye,
Shut out the view of thee.
4. Blind to the merits of thy Son,
What mis'ry we endure !
Yet fly that hand, from which al^jne^
We could expect a q\i^.
OF CATECIHSIVG OR SCKOPL. (J90
I
I 5. We praise thee, and would praise thee
•To thee our all we owe ; [more,
jThe precious Saviour, juid the powV
iThat makes him precious too.
! - [Newton,
I . -
^beginjsing of catechising ok school
i! hymn cxcv.— l. m.
jjTTAPP Y the youth that soon begin
!•*■*• To shun and flee the way of sin ;
[llfthey receive instruction well,
.They will avoid the way to hell.
j 2. They shall escape a thousand snares,
If they devote their tender years,
jTo serve the Lord with heart and mind^
!And are to all his will resign^,
o. Daily in virtue to increase :
Is gaining heaven by degi-ees ;
While they who will not seek by time^,
jj At last grow hardened in their crimes.
I 4, If they who are yet in their youth,
Do love to hear and learn the truth ;
jWith ease their souls may be refin'd^
I I And true religion fill their mind.
jl 5. It is by one and all confess'd,
(That all such youth is truly blest ;
They shall in all succeeding days,
Be bless'd in all their h ves and ways.
HYMNCXCVI.—C.M.
For the same.
TTOW precious is God's holy wor,d^
•*•■• That word of life and peage.
200) OF CATECHISING OB SCHOOL.
Shews man the way unto the Lord,
The way of happiness.
2. How blessM are they, and only they,
Who wish the truth to know ;
Who seek to find the righteous way,
And strive therein to go.
3. Lord, in thy presence we appear,
Here at thy throne we stand.
Make us thy word of truth to hear,
And live to thy command.
4. O ! mighty Shepherd of thy sheep,^
Who seekest those that stray ;
Thy blessed word and staff can keep
Us in thy righteous way.
5. Teach us the way of life and truth,
The way of righteousness.
Direct O Lord ! the wand'ring youth,
The way of life and peace.
HYMN CXCVll— L. M.
For the same.
APPROACH dear youth unto the Lord,
To hear and learn his holy word :
That sacred word, which God has giv'n.
That vi^ord which shews the way to heav'n.
2. Attend and hear, O ! precious youth,
O ! hear and learn the word of truth,
O ! learn to fear and love your God,
Who sav'd you with the Saviour's blood.
8 Pray that the Lord may govern yott,
In all you wish, think, say or do ;
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And let it be your care and aim,
'To glorify his hofy Name.
4. Youth is the choicest time we know,
I That God iffords to men below,
t Improve tlie time, O pray be wise,
5 Secure the great and heav'nly prize.
I 5. Look on us Lord, assembled here,
(With light and life, and love draw near,
I, Aftord us grace, with one accord.
To hear and understand thy word.
6. Grant us thy Holy Spirit's aid,
To grow in thee, our livinj^ head,
Let all thy graces be applied.
Till we be truly sanctified.
HYMN CXCVm— L. M.
For the same.
'Ty\7'E are instructed by the Lord,
^ ^ When we are taught his holy word :
The way of life is then rev^eal'd,
i To those who to his precepts yield.
I 2. We pray to thee, O Father! kind,
IFill us with the dear Saviour's mind.
jO make us wiUing to obey,
(And follow Jesus in his way.
: 3. O may we serve him with delight,
[Be meek and Iximble in his sight ;
So shall we have our souls possessed,
With all that makes us truly bless'd.
202) OF CATEOHISfKG «R $613^001/.
HYMN CXCIX— L. M.
For the same. ]
C H O U LD it not be our chief concern
^ To take the charge of rising youth,
That they be taught to knovy and learn
The doctrine of the gospel truth.
2. If these, our duties we neglect,
And not instruct the rising race;.
What can or may we then expect?
But citizens, corrupt and base.
3. How carefully each parent ought
Devote their children unto God,
And see that they be truly taught
To walk the straight and heav'nly read;
4. Our Saviour and our God to know.
Is everlasting life and peace ;
What better then can parents do,
Than truly to provide for this. !
5. This charge, the great Jehovah gave; I
When he by Moses gave his I^avys ;
And by Samt Paul the same we have,
And is the same as first it was.
6. What can such wicked parents plead !
This needful duty to refuse ;
Our youth, tlie same instructions need,
As did the youth of ancient Jews, [mand^
7. Why should we slight that great com-
And not to teach our youth the word.
Which would give them to understand
The will and counsels of the Lord, li
dp OATECHISINO OR SCHOOL. (205
HYiMN CC— CM.
For the same.
GOD hath commanded in his word,
, To teach the tender youth :
jIn the discipline of the Lord,
lAtid knowledge of the truth.
; 2. Therefore the christian school is taught.
(That rising yOuth may know ,
[And learn what ev'ry christian ought
In all their lives to do.
i 3. It is a pleasing thing to see,
(Where virtue is impressed ;
;And youth is taught the righteous way^
.The way that makes them bless'd»
, 4. All pious parents do rejoice,
jWhen christian knowledge grows;
jAnd when their children take advice,
Such as the Lord bestows.
j 5. Dear children take advice and learn,
pbey the Lord's command !
And let it be your chief concern,
pis word to understand.
I 6. God's blessing then will rest oji yoa^
And blessed shall you be ;
I Vou shall be blest in all ye do :
Blest to eternity.
HYMN C CI— CM
For the same.
P Happy youth that fear the Lordj
And walk in all his ways ;
Ej^'ho take delight to learn liis word;,
nd serve liira all their day?,
204) AFTER qATECHlSiNG OR SCHOOL.
2. In such the Lord will take delight^
He takes them for his own*
And they are pleasing in Ijis sight,
In Jesus, his dear Son.
o. The Lord in mercy, hears their pray t,
When they pray with their heart ;
He keeps them ever in his care,
And ne'er from them will part.
4. Bless'd are the children who despise
To walk the sinful road ;
The Lord will make them truly wise,
To learn the word of God.
5. The Lord will keep them in his hand,
And help them when they need ;
He gives them grace to understand
The lessons which they read.
6. The blessed Jesus is their friend.
And leads them in his way ;
When they do learn, he will attend,
And hear them when they pray.
HYMN ecu CM.
After Catechising or after School.
\JV"^ praise thee, Jesus, gracious Lord^
^ ^ Great Prophet, Priest and King ;
We praise thee, for thy blessed word,
Thy praise w^e join to sing.
2. How bless'd are we, who know our God
Who by his word are taught :
To know that Jesus shed his blood.
And hath us dearly bought.
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3. We join to praise his holy name,
All praise to him be giv'n.
To die for us on earth he came :
And made us heirs of lieav'n.
4. O may we ever keep in mind^
What Christ for us has done ;
Tor mercies great of ev'ry kind^
Jesus to us has shown.
5. His word it teaches us the way,
The way to life and peace ;
When humbly we to him do pray,
He grants us pardoning grace,
6. Our life, our health and all we have^
Our blessed Lord does give ;
He came our precious souls to save,
And died that we should live,
7. Since God to us so kind does prove^
We praise him all our days ;
For none but he deserves our love,
And none but he our praise.
8. The Lord will help us all our days,
In grace and love to grow.
We'll strive to walk in all his ways^
As well as we do know.
9. We are in his almighty bands,
Who does for us provide ;
And those who walk in his commands.
Have all their wants supplied.
10. The Lord to us is good and kinid;
if we his W4}rd obey ;
206) AtTER CATECHlSlliG OK 8CtL00t<
O then we shall be! sure to find,
The things for which we pray.
11. For Jesus^ sake God will forgive,
The evils we have done.
Teach us a Iwly life to live,
Like Jesus his dear Son.
12. We pray thee, Lord, keep us from sin^
And ev'ry sinful way :
O may we never walk therein.
Like sheep that go astray.
13. For sinful ^vays they lead to hell,
The place of endless pain :
Where wicked men and Devils dwell,.
And ever shall remain.
HYMNCCm.—C. M.
For the same.
f jtHE labours of our teachers bless,
JL Impress them on our mind ;
To their endeavours grant success.
Let us the blessing find.
2. Lord, ofpant us Knowledge, zeal arid love.
Our little taith increase,
And make us wise, that \sre may prove.
The things that works our peace.
HYMNCCIV— CM.
For the same.
f i^HY heav'nly blessing, Jesus grant,
JL To these, the present youth.
Giv! them such light and grace they want5
To understand the truth.
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% Engage their hearts with ferveijt zeal,
To serve thee all their days,
And cause their hearts and minds to feel,
The workings of thy grace.
ON CONFIRMATION. ' " "*~
HYMN CCV.-^. M.
O Jesus, faithful Shepherd, Lord !
We pray, thy heavenly grace afford,
Thou art the life, the truth and way,
Thou seekest those that go astray.
2. Look on the flock presented hei-^,
Who at thy throne ot grace appear ;
They are the purchase of thy biood.
And dedicated unto God.
3. Thy mercy kept them all their days.
Though they have walked in sinful ways :
The way wherein great numbers go,
The way that leads to endless woe.
4. Their hearts should be with grief op-^
And godly sorrow till each breast ; [press'd
Sure they would mourn, could they but see
How they have err'd and stray'd from thee,
5. O Let thy grace and love be felt.
And cause their stony hearts to melt ;
Make deep impressions on their mind.
That makes them humble and resign'd.
6. Shew mercy, Lord, to them, we pray,
Grant light and life, in which they may^
Return to thee, their Lord again.
And faithful until j^ath remaijt
SiOBy ON CONFIRM ATXOi*.^ ,
HYMNCCVI— CM.
On the same.
rpHE promise of my Father's love
-*• Shall stand forever good :
He said, and gave his soul to death.
And seal'd the grace with blood.
2. To this dear covenant of thy word
I set my worthless name ;
I seal th' engagement to my Lord,
And make my humble claim,
3. The light, and strength^ and pardoning
And glory shall be mine ; [giace^
My life and soul, my heart and fleshy
And all my pow'rs are thine.
4. I call that legacy my own.
Which Jesus did bequeath,
^Twas purchas'd with a dying groany
And ratifi'd in death.
5. Sweet is the memory of his name^
Who bless'd us in his will,
And to his testament of love.
Made his own life the seal.
HYMN C evil.— CM.
On the same.
TVIY Lord and Saviour govern me,
'^^-* In ail what e'er I do ;
In whom should I depend, but thee,
While I am here below.
2. By thee, my soul was dearly bought,
And thus became thy claim.
Oy CONFIRMATION* (209
III all my life I humbly ought,
To prove that such I am.'
3. But unto thee, O Lord, 'tis known,
In vain I strive to hide ;
The many evils I have done,
Since I set thee aside.
4. All my engagements were in vain,
My solemn vows are broke,
And I became enslav'd again.
To bear the tempter's yoke.
5. To whom or whither can I flee,
To be again restored ;
Who can afford such grace to me,
But Jesus, thou my Lord.
6. Thy promises are my recourse.
To have my strength renew'd ;
To conquer sin and Satan's force,
I trust to thee my God.
HYMN CCVIIL— C. M.
Jfter confirmation,
THE grace of God be with you hence,.
And heav'nly aid afford.
To be your shield and sure defence,
To serve your blessed Lord.
2. Like faithful soldiers act your part^
And never yieldto sin,
But seek the La'd with all your heart,
The precious prize to win.
3. Remember {veil the covenant,
That which younow have made^
S2
I
^iO) FOR MABRIA^GESc
To bear the Cross, be ye contend,
With Christ your living head.
4. O keep in view the great reward^
Look to the life to come,
Which you shall have when Christ your Lord
Shall come to take you home.
5. Lord grant us grace with confidence.
To bear our crosses here,
That when thou callest us from hence.
We may with joy appear.
FOR MARRIAGES.
HYMNCCIX.— CM.
THOU Lord from wliom all blessings flow
Thy blessings fill each land ;
All they who seek thy will to do,
Will find thy bounteoos hand.
% All states of life aix blest by thee^
By thee, our Sovereign Lord ;
Such must the state of marriage be,
According to thy word.
3. It was by thy command ordainM^
Confirm'd and ratified.
And for a great and noble end,
Both blest and sanctified.
4. We join this coupLcin thy nam£,
Bless them O gracious God,
And let thy blessings rest on them,
Which is from thee lieslowM.
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5. Be thou, their counsel and their guide,
Direct them in thy ways ;
And strengthen them on ev'ry side :
In peace to spend their days.
VISITATION OF THE SICK. "
HYMN CCX.— L. M.
JESUS, the patient's surest friend^
Will ever to his case attend ;
He was in all, like man distressed,
And bore the curse to make usbless'd.
% In all afflictions we must bear,
We are the objects of his care ;
Tho' we are made to feel the rod,
It is to draw us nearer God.
S Sure we have reason to belie\^e,
Jle knows the time when to relieve;
When to remove distress and pain.
And to restore our health again.
4. He guards us with his watchful eye,
While we do live, and when we die ;
His word and promises are sure,
;Nor can they fail for ever more.
5. If thus the Sons of God we be,
We must not seek from him to flee,
When his afflicting hand we feel,
We must submit unto his will.
6. What tho' we suffer for a while,
Distress, and grief, and pain, and tftil :
Since ev'ry rod and ev'iy smart,
Js to remorse the hardened he^.
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7. Then ye distressed be not afraid,
Nor tei your minds be so dismay M ;
Christ your Physician makes you whole,
Can cure ihe body and the soul.
HYMNCCXL— CM.
I^or the same.
r^OMMIT thy way unto the Lord,
^^ In troubles and distress ;
And let his promise be your guard.
Your trust, your hope and peace.
2. All your complaints to him are known
And open to his view ;
Your ev Vy sigh and ev'ry groan,
He hears and answers too.
g. His ways and dealings all are just,
Tho' not as man request ;
Yet all his dispensations must
Then answer for the best.
4. TIk>' pain and sickness bear you downl
Like as a heavy load ;
Yet all may serve to gain the crown,
Bestow'd on you from God.
5. Here view the footsteps of his love,
And tokens of his grace,
Whom he relieves, he must reprove.
That they may learn his ways.
6. And shouldst thou pass the vale of deathj
The Lord will be thy friend ;
And breathing of the latest breath,
Thy life in peace shall end.
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HYMN CCXII— L. M.
For the same.
TITH Y should we start, and fear to die ?
^ ^ What tim'rous worms we mortals are !
Death is the gate of endless joy,
And yet we dread to enter there.
2. The pains, the groans, and dying strife
Fright our approaching souls away ;
Still we shrink back again to life,
Fond of our prison and our clay.
8, Oh ! if my Lord would come and meet^
My soul should stretch her wings in haste,
Fly fearless thro' death's iron gate,
Nor feel the terrors as she pass'd.
4. Jesus can make a dying bed
Feel soft as downy pillows are.
While on his breast I lean my head.
And breathe my life out sweetly there.
HYMN CCXIII— C. M.
For suck as are supposed to be just expiring.
Tt/T Y warfare now will soon be o^er,
^^^ My struglings will be past,
And I shall pant and groan no more.
But be relieved at last.
2. I soon shall breathe my latest breathfr
And see an end to pain ;
Therefore I will submit to death !
For I shall live again.
8. Sure I can never be deceivM
By him whx? died for me ;
.gl4) VISITATION OP THE SUJK.
By him I was from death repriev'd
And set at liberty.
4. Not all the pow'rs of sin and death
Against me can prevail ;
Nor all the force from Hell beneath,
Shall cause his word to fail.
5. My Saviour bears me safely through,
And brings me to that place ;
Where all his glories I shall view,
And ever see his face,
6. Why should I fear to go from hence,
This present hfe to end ;
I have established confidence,
That Jesus is my friend.
7. My troubles and my sorrows cease,
And I shall be at rest ;
My soul shall enter into peace.
And be with Jesus blessM.
8. My soul desires to leave this clay,
And find a better home ;
And wait that bless'd and happy day :
To see my Saviour come.
HYMN CCXIV— C. M.
For the same.
LORD, at thy temple we appear.
As happy Simeon came.
And hope to meet our Saviour here ;
O make oar joys the same.
2. With w hat divine and vast delight
The good old man was fill'd,
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When fondly in his withered arms
He clasp'd the Holy Child ;
3. "Now I can leave this world, he cry'd^
"Behold thy servant dies ;
"IVe seen thy great salvation, Lord,
"And close my peaceful eyes.
4. "This is the light prepared to shine
"Uponthle Gentile lands,
** Thine IsraeFs glory, and their hope,
"To break their slavish bands."
5. [Jesus ! the vision of thy face
Hath overpow'ring charms !
Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace.
If Christ be in my arms,
6: Then will ye hear my heart-strings break.
How sweet my minutes roll !
A mortal paleness on my cheek.
And glory in my soul]
HYMNCCXV.—C. M.
For tki same.
T\E ATH may dissolve my body now,
-*-^ And bear my spirit home ;
Why do my minutes move so slow,
Nor my salvation come ?
2. With heav'nly weapons I have foughi
The battles of the Lord,
Finish'd my course, and kept the faith,
And wait the sure reward.]
3. God has laid up in heav'n for mt5
A crown which cannot fade ;
S16) VISITATION OF TftE SICK.
The righteous Judge at that great day
Hh'dW place it on my head.
4. Nor hath the King of grace decreed
This prize for me alone ;
But all that love, and long to see
Th' appearance of his Son.
5. Jesus, the Lord, shall guard me safe
From evVy ill design ;
And to this heav^jily kingdom take
This feeble soul of mine.
6. God is my everlasting aid,
And hell shall rage in vain ;
To him be highest glory paid,
And endless praise. Amen.
[fVatts
HYMN CCXVI— CM.
For those that are long confined to a tick bed,
\ Helpless creature here I lie,
-^^ A mere abject to men ;
Tho' day and night for help I cry,
My troubles still remain.
2. No prospect of relief I see.
From these, my heavy chains ;
An act of wonder it would be.
To free me of my pains.
8. With pains confined unto my bed>
The only place I have ;
Perhaps till numbered with the dead,
And shrouded in the grave.
4. But what impatience do I feel;
When I should be at rest I
THANKSGIVING AFTER SICKNESS. {^V
To know this, is my Maker's will.
Which serves to make me bless'd.
5. My troubles are increas'd the more.
0 f greater \veight they are ;
When I must feel the tempter's powV,
Who would have me despair.
6. Who tells me I need not to pray,
Nor trust unto the Lord,
That I am but a castaway
That cannot be restored.
7. Should Christ afflict his people thus :
This is the tempter's cry ;
Should he who ever loved us.
With such afflictions try.
8. But O, my Saviour bear me through^
Still keep my faith alive ;
Help me to keep the prize in view,
Till I in heav'n arrive.
THANKSGIVING AFTER SICKNESS,
HYMNCCXVII.—C.M.
"C^TE RN A Lr praises to my Lord,
-" My soul desires to give ;
My health it is again restor'd^
And I am sparM to live.
2. My feeble body lay oppressed,
My soul was filPd with grief ;
1 was on ev'ry side distressed,
Whilst hopeless of relief
3. My life approached the brink of death ,.
Just oti the verge I lay :
218) THANKSGIVING AFTER SICKNESS?
I nearly breath'd my latest breath,
Which almost fled a-way.
4. But God has still prolonged my days.
VouchsaPd my life to save :
And I will live unto his praise,
Whilst life and breath I have.
5. His mercies I \sn\\ ne'er forget.
But thankful will I be ;
The mercies oi my God are great !
Which he has shown to me.
6. When all the help of man had fail'd
To ease me of my pain :
When death itself almost prevail'd,
The Lord help'd me again.
7. The wonders thou my God hast wrought^
My soul shall e'er adore ;
Till I can praise thee as I ought^
And thank thee ever more.
HYMN CCXVIU— C. M.
For the same.
"T^HEK we are raisM from deep distress^
' ^ Our God deserves our song ;
We take the pattern of our praise
From Hezekiah's tongue.
2. The gates of the devouring grave
Are open'd wide in vain,
If he that holds the keys of death
Commands them fast again.
3. When he but speaks the healing word'^-
Then no disease withstands ;
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Fevers and plagues obey the Lord,
And fly, as he commands.
4. If half the strings of Ute should break,
He can our frame restore,
And cast our sins behind his back,
And they are found no more.
5. To him I cry'd, ^' Thy servant save,
Thou ever good and just ;
Thy power can rescue from the grave;
Thy power is all my trust !'*
6. He heard, and savM my soul from death,
And dry'd my fa ling tears ;
Now to his praise I'll spend my i)reath.
Through my remaining years.
iCummon Prayer BooR*
HYMNCeXIX.-^L. M,
/or the same.
MY God, since thou hast rais'd me up.
Thee Fll extol with thankful voice!
Restored by thy Almighty power,
With fear before thee I'll rejoice.
2. With troubles worn, with pain oppressed,
To thee I cry'd, and thou didst save ;
Thou didst support my -sinking hopes.
My life didst rescue from the grave.
§, Wherefore, ye saints ! rejoice with me
With me sing praises to the Lord ;
4Dall all his goodness to your mind.
And all his faithfulness record.
4. His anger is but short ; his love,
Whicfe is our life, hath certain stay 4
^20) DEATH AND BURIALS,
Grief may continue for a night,
But joy returns with rising day !
5. Then what I vow'd in my distress,
In happier hours I now will give,
And strive, that in my grateful verse
His praises may fof ever live.
a To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The blest and undevided Three,
The one sole Giver of all life,
Glory and praise for ever be.
iCommon Prayer Book,
DEATH AND BURIALS,
HYMN CCXX.— C. M4
REAL christians need not fear to die.
Or to depart from here ;
Since death bears them to God on high \
Where their great treasures are.
2. No pain or groan, or dying strife.
Should fright their souls away ;
Since they shall find a better life
Soon as they leave this clay.
3. Let me depart my Lord ! to meet
And stretch my feeble hands :
And grasp the joys that are complete
In yonder happy lands.
4. Then let me bow my dying head
Into the arms of death !
And rest in Christ my dying bed,
And breathe my latest breath.
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HYMNCCXXL— C. M.
For the same.
TO live in Christ is life indeed,
And so to die is gain :
Since by his death my soul is freed
From sin and endless pain.
2. My soul desires with him to be,
And see him as he is ;
That grace which he bestows on me^^
Confirms that I am his.
3. I harbour neither doubt nor fear.
That I shall be deceiv'd ;
And I shall see my Saviour there,
in whom I here believ'd.
4. Tho' here I bear the Cross a vvhile^
And suffer with my Lord ;
For all my labour pain and toil,
He will be my reward.
5. When he shall raise me from the dust^
And fashion me anew ;
And be permitted with the just ;
His face in heav'n to view.
HYMN CCXXII.— L. M.
For the same.
YE careless sons of men be wise!
Here view the corpse before your eyes i
The soul has left the house of clay,
And some where else she has her stay.
2. The world of spirits is her home.
There torenaaiu till Christ shall come
^3^) DEATH AND BUEIALS,
To raise the body from the dust :
That of the wicked and the just.
a The body laid into the tomb,
Has its remote and silent home ;
Where darkness and destruction reigQ,
Till it is rais'd to life again.
4. But O , the soul that never dies,
Still waiting till the body rise ;
Shall meet and join her former mate,
And share their everlasting fate.
5. How happy must such meeting b.e^
To meet the SaviDur and to see :
That by bis merits and his grace,
They find a better home and place.
6\ But Ojhovv gloomy is the thought!
To think that sinners must be brought
To stand and hear the Saviour say :
Depart from me, ye curs'd away.
7. Ye living then come take a view^
Kemember ye are mortals too ;
Seek ye the Lord and watch and pray I
Be ready for your dying day.
HYMN CG XXIII C. M.
/or the same.
NOW my departure is at hand ;
From hence I must remove !
To join the blessM celestial band
In the bright realms above.
2. My warfare and contests are o^er>
And i c^ welcome death ;
DEATH AND BURIALS. (^2S
In spite of sin and Satan's powV,
I fought and kept the faith.
S. And thus 1 finished my course,
And passed safely through ;
My Lord who conquers ev'ry force^
. Made me to conquer too.
4. My conflicts and debates are pass'd^
And my salvation seal'd ;
My victories are gain'd at last,
INovv as I quit the field.
5. The crown of life laid up for me :
And all who love the Lord ;
For all my sufferings here shall be
A gracious gi-eat reward.
HYMNCCXXIV— C. ivr.
For the same.
UR days on earth are sad and few^
Distressed on ev'ry side ;
In all our lives w^e find it true ;
This cannot be denied,
2. The age of three score years and ten^
An age that few do live ;
But sorrow, trouble, grief and pain,
Is all that age can give.
8. Why should it be our chief concern^
To grasp at shaddows here ;
Much greater lessons could we learn,
To make us happy there.
4. We know that we are born to die ;
Was all the world our own :
S24) DEATH A»D BURIALS-
Yet swift our precious moments fly.
And quickly we are gone.
5. May God be pleas'd to grant ug grace.
And make us wise to know^
That we may seek a better place,
Thun all this world below.
HYMN CCXXV.— C. M.
For the same.
TESUS, my hope and confidence;
•^ My Saviour, life and peace ;
I know that he is my defence,
His love will never cease.
2. The long and tedious night of deatlij>
Can't cause me to despair ;
My hope my trust and living faith,
Removes all doubts and fear.
8. Jesus, my Lord, for ever lives.
And I shall live likewise ;
Yes, I shall be where Jesus is,
And see him w^ith mine eyes.
4. Why should I doubt or feel afraid.
Since Jesus is my friend ;
Like members with a living head.
With him I shall ascend.
6. Like him I shall be glorified,
And worship at his throne ;
And live for him who for me died.
And wholly be his own.
6. Tho' I must lay this body dowji;
To mingle with the clay,
DEATH AND BURIALS. (32S
Till wak'ncd by the trumpet sound,
In that great solemn day.
7. Then I shall be restorM again,
And like the angels shme ;
No more subject to death or pain_,
Immortal and divine.
HYMN CCXXVI._C. ]yL
I^or the Burial of an Infant.
"VTE christian parents dry your tears^
**• O why should they be shed !
This may solace your cares and fears,
Jesus will raise the dead.
2. Your infants laid into the earth,
Which grieves you to the heart ;
A short time they survive their birtk,
Until they must depart,
3. Your tender branches torn away,
To wither in their bloom ;
But look ye forward to the day,
When Christ the Lord shall come.
4. Then shall your children be restor'd ;
And never die again :
But live and dwell with Christ the Lord,
And freed from death and pain.
5. Then shall their bodies be renewed
And like the Saviour's shine ;
Consisting not of flesh and blood,
But heav'nly and divine.
6. How happy will your meeting be^
Before the Saviour's face.
226) DEATH AND BURIALS.
Where your dear children you shall see,
In heaven, that happy place.
HyMN€CXXVII.~C. M.
For the same-
A S fades the lovely blooming flow'rS;
-^^ And with the winds do fly :
Just such are they who live but hoqjrs^
And only born to die.
2. It is beyond the greatest art,
To move that load of care ;
It wounds the tender parent's hearty
Which nature has to bear^
g. O let the gospel then be nigh.
It is the strongest aid ;
Such consolations never die^
^^hat Clu'ist shall raise the dead,
HYMN CCXXVm -^L. M.
At the interring of the corpse.
TTERE we commit unto the dust,
-"■ This body in th? grave to rest ;
We place this body here to lay,
Here for to moulder and decay.
2. Not here forever to remain,
For Christ will raise the dead again.
In that great day when he shall come.
To fix and settle all our doom.
3. In judgment we must all appear,
j^nd shew how we have lived here :
DEATH Al^»^ BURIALS. (227
Oar just reward we shall receive,
Such as the righteous Judge shall give.
4. O man ! be wise, learn what thou art^
Be wise and act the prudent part;
Thou canst not always here remain^
Thou must return to dust again.
5. Our days how soon they pass away,
In this vain world, how short our stay !
When all our pain and toil is past,
Then death will bear us off at last.
6. Why should we then for earthly toys^
Exchange a life of endless joys ;
Should we so blind and careless be,
To trifle with eternity.
7. O Lord, in mercy grant us grace;,
Teach us to number all our days,
And in thy service each to spend,
Until this mortal life we end,
HYMN CCXXIX.— C. M.
For the same.
THIS body in the grave is laid,,
Here to return to dust :
As God ta father Adam said,
That all our bodies must.
2. Not here forever to remain,
For Christ himself shall come,
And call the dead to live again,
And raise them from the tomb.
8. The graves must all give up their deadfj
And ev'ry other place ;
228) DEATH AND BURIALS:
God's great commands must be obey'd;,
And all the dead must raise.
4. All must appear before their Lord,
And their just sentence hear ;
Likvvise receive their just reward.
Such as their actions were.
5. May we be wise while here we live :
O may we seek and try,
And take advice, as Chrjst doth give,
To live and learn to die.
6. Ho^v swift our precious moments pass,
How soon our days are fled ;
Prepared, or unprepared, alas !
We're number^ with the dead.
7. O careless man be wise and think.
What will become of thee :
Who now art standing on the brink,
Of vast eternity.
HYMN CCXXX—vS. M.
For the same.
A ;N D must this body die,
-^ This well-wrought frame decay ?
And must these active limbs of mine
Lie mould'ring in the clay ?
2. Corruption, earth, and worms
Shall but refine this flesh.
Till thy triumphant spirit comes
To put it on afresh.
3. God, my Redeemer lives^
And ever from the skies
GrEl«£RAL JUDGMENT, (229
Looks down, and watches all my dust,
^Till he shall bid it rise.
4. Array'd in glorious grace
Shall these vile bodies shine,
And evVy shape, and ev'ry face
Be heav'nly and divine.
5. These lively hopes we owe.
Lord to thy dying love ;
O may we bless thy grace below.
And sing thy grace above,
6. Saviour, accept the praise
Of these our humble songs,
'Till tunes of nobler sounds we raise,
With our immortal tongues,
[Watts,
GEJSE RAL JUJ) QMENT.
HYMN CCXXXL— L. M.
REMEMBER man that awful day,
When all in judgment must appear,
When none can screen or flee away,
But stand their sentence there to hear.
2. When all the nations of the earth,
Yea all that are of Adam's race.
From East and West, and South and North
Are call'd before their Judge's face.
3. Impartial judgment then shall pass,
Without indulgence or regard ;
And ev'ry rank and ev'ry class.
Receive their just and due reward.
U
230) GENERAL JUDGMENT.
4. There no respect to man is paid^
But all must stand the solemn test :
The beggar and the crowned head,
Must be for ever curs'd or blest.
5. Those sins and vices here conceaPd,
And hidden from the eyes of men,
Shall be to public view reveal'd,
With ev'ry blot and guilt and stain.
6. What dread will seize the guilty mind.
And what a burning hell within ;
What horrors will those wretches find,
Who liv'd and died in wilful sin.
7. Our minds impress'd with such a thought
Should fill our hearts with holy fear,
And this should never be forgot :
In judgment we must all appear.
HYMN CCXXXII.~S. M,
For the savie.
A/IUST I in judgment stand ?
^^ Before my Lord appear ;
Shall I appear at his right hand ?
Or sentence to despair.
2. Will then my Saviour say:
Come join the heav'nly hosts ?
Or must I then be drove away^
To the infernal coasts ?
3. O what will be my state,
When I from hence shall flee ?
O matters of the greatest weighty
'f 0 launch eternity !
GENERAL JUDGMENT. (^1
4. It strikes an awful gloom,
Far more than I can tell :
When I think on the life to comc^
And where I am to dwell.
5. To hear the trumpet sound,
And see the flaming skies,
And my great Judge in glory crown'd^
What fears will then arise !
6. O how shall I appear.
In that tremendious day ?
When I my Judge's voice shall hear :
Say, come, or go away.
7. O Saviour hear my pray'r;
Such witness grant to me :
Make me assur'd, when I appear.
That I shall go with tliee.
HYMN CCXXXIII.~L. M.
For the same.
TTE comes \ he comes ! the Judge severe;
-*--'• The seventh trumpet speaks him near ^
His lightnings flash, his thunders roll ;
How welcome to the faithful soul 1
2. From heav'n angelic voices sound^
See the Almighty Jesus crown'd \
Girt with omnipotence and grace,
And glory decks the Saviour's face*
3. Descending on his azure throne,
He claims the kingdoms for his own ;
The kingdoms all obey his word,
And hail Ixim their triumphant Lord I
232) OF HEAVEN AND FUTURE HAPPINESS,
4. Shout all the people of the sky,
And all the saints of the Most High ;
Our Lord who now his Right obtains.
For ever and for ever reigns.
[IVilliston^s selection.
OF HEAVEN AND FUTURE HAPPINESS.
HYMN CCXXXIV.— C» M.
TTOW greatly will my soul rejoice !
-*--■■ How happy will I be ;
When I shall hear my Saviour's voice.
Say come ye unto me,
2. O come ye blessed and possess,
Your kingdom is prepared :
For all your troubles and distress.
You have a great reward*
3. With joy I shall to Jesus go,
My Saviour, Lord and Friend,
And all my sorrows here below.
For evermore shall end.
4. There I shall dwell at his right hand.
And freed frorm ev'ry pain ;
RemovM from danger I shall stand.
And ne'er distressed again.
5. There I shall eat that living bread^
And shall for ever live ;
Drink of the fount and living head.
Which Christ my Lord shall give.
6. I shall be blest in Jesus' blood ;
That blood which freely stream'd
OF HEAVEN a:SD FUTURE HAPPINESS. (23S
By which I have access to God,
And know myself redeem'd.
7. My soul with joy is entertain'd;
In Jesus' kingdom here ;
But greater treasures will be gain'd.
When I shall enter there.
HYMN CCXXXV,-^h. M.
/or the same.
EXCEEDING great is the reward,
To such who strive to serve the Lord ;
Who persevere and still endure,
To war with sin and Satan's pow'r.
2. By self-experience they know,
What sorrows they must midergo,
'Till they obtain and gain the field,
^Till ev'ry foe to them must yield.
3. How blest are they who run this course,
In spite of Satan and his force :
They gain the vict'ry and the prize.
And enter in eternal joys.
4. Their suff 'rings, conflicts, war and strife
Will fit them for a better life :
Such happiness they never knew,
Shall then be open to their view*
5. In yonder world shall be reveal'd^
The life of God in Christ conceaPd,
Such glories as no one can paint.
Shall be reveal'd in ev'ry saint.
6. All acts of love the christian wroughr^
Hnch as the world regarded not,
U %
23i<) OF HEAVEN A?*I> FUTURE HAPPI^RESS.
The Lord will cause them to appear,
And shew that such had servM him here.
7. Eye hath not seen, nor ear yet heard,
What treasures Jesus has prepared ;
For those who love him with their heart,
With him they have their lot and part.
8. With him they shall in glory dwell^
Where happiness shall never fail ;
Where war and strife shall be no more,
But peace for evermore endure.
9". In that great day they shall arise.
And meet their Saviour in the skies ;
Their bodies changed and glorified !
They meet the lamb and are his bride.
HYMN CCXXXVI.— L. M,
For the same.
TO bear the cross a few days more,
Will fit us for that happy day :
When all our sufferings heretofore,
Shall be for ever done away.
2 The virtues strive to serve the Lord,
And seek his blessed will to do ;
In yonder world is their reward,
For all their suff'rings here below.
3. Oft times they feel their souls enjoy'd^
When tliey have heavenly things in view .'
But soon their pleasures are destroyed ;
No joys are perfect here below.
4. We are but men and oft we fail ;
What changes in this life take place ;
OP HEAVEN AND FUTURE HAPPINESS. (285
When Satan, world and flesh prevail,
How soon it mars and breaks our peace.
5. With pain and sickness here oppress'd^
And such like evils interpose,
Our minds are griev'd, our hearts distressed,
When we must war with such like foes.
6. No constant happiness is found.
As long as we on earth abide.
When sin besets us all around.
And we are tried on ev'ry side,
7. Lo here we seek, but there we find,
Where we in glory shaU appear.
And perfect peace shall fill the mind^
And banish ev'ry doubt and fear.
HYMN CCXXXVII.— V. M.
For the same.
i^HRIST, my i-ock, my sure defence^
^ Jesus, my Redeemer liveth ;
0 ! what pleasing hopes from thence
My believing heart deriveth !
Else death's long and gloomy night
Would my guilty soul affright.
2. Christ is risen from the dead.
Thou shalt rise too, saith my Saviour >
Of what should I be afraid,
1 with him shall live forever.
Can the head forsake Ms limb.
And not draw it after him ?
3. No, my soul he cannot leave^
This, this is my consolation ;
2S6) OF HEAVEN AND FUTURE HAIPPIWESS,
And my body in the grave
Rests in hope and expectation,
That this mortal flesh shall see
Incorruptibility.
4. Flesh I bear, and therefore must
Unto dust be once reduced.
This I own, but from the dust
1 shall be to life produced,
And convey'd to endless bliss
liive v^here my Redeemer is !
5. In my body, when restored
To the likeness of his Body,
I shall see my God, my Lord_,
My beloved in his glory ;
In my flesh eternally
My Redeemer I shall see.
6. These mine eyes most certainly
Shall behold and know my Saviour^
I, no stranger, no, ev'n I,
Him to see shall have the favour :
Grieving, pining in the clay
Ever shall be done away.
7. What here sickens, sighs and groans^
There o'er death shall prove victorious :
Earthly here are sown my bones,
Heavenly they shall rise and glorious -
What is natural sown here,
Shall rise spiritual there.
8«. Let us raise our minds above
This world's lusts-, vain, transitory.
OF HEAVEN AND FUTURE HAPPINESS. (2S7
Cleave to him ev'n here in love,
Whom we hope to see in glory :
May our minds tend constantly
Where we ever wish to be.
[Moraviati translation.
HYMN CCXXXVIII,— C. M.
For the same
GOD hath laid up in heav'n for me,
A crown which cannot fade ;
The righteous Judge at that great day,
Shall place it on my head.
2. Nor hath the King of grace decreed
This prize for me alone ;
But all that love and long to see
Th' appearance of his Son.
3. There where my blessed Jesus reign&^
In heav'n's unmeasured space ;
I'll spend a long eternity
In never ceasing praise.
4. Dear Jesus, ev'ry smile of thine
Shall fresh endearments bring ;
And thousand tastes of new delight
From all thy graces spring.
5. Haste, my beloved, fetch my soul
Up to thy blest abode ;
Haste, for my spirit longs to be
With thee, my Lord and God.
[Moravian translatioi^.
^88) MORKING HYMNS,
HYMN CCXXXIX C. U.
For the same.
ON Jordan's rugged banks I stand,
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land.
Where my possessions lie.
2. O the transporting, rapturous scene^,
That rises to my sight !
Sweet fields array'd in living green^
And rivers of delight 1
3. There genVous fruit that never fails,
On trees immortal grow :
There rocks and hills, and brooks and vales^
With milk and honey flow.
4. O'er all those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day :
There God, the sun, for ever reigns,
And scatters night away.
5. No ebilling winds, nor poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore :
Sickness and sorrow, pain and death
Are felt and fear'd no more.
[JVilliston''s selection.
MORNING HYMNS.
HYMNCCXL— C M.
T^OW from my bed of .sleep I rise,
-^^ My voice to God I raise ;
This is my morning sacrifice :
To sing my maker's praise,
MORNING HYMNS, (2^9
•S. His blessed angels kept my guard !
While sleeping here I lay ;
And by the mercies of my Lord,
I see another day.
g. The night is Bed and darkness gone^
And I awake to see
The day approach with heav'nly dawn^
And blessings unto me.
4. While many of my fellow men,
Lay on their dying bed !
And thus oppressed with mortal pain;
Are number'd with the dead.
6. But I was spar'd and truly bjes|^
What grace to me was shown \
I lay secure in peace to rest
To see the rising Sun.
HYMNCCXLl.— L. M.
For the same.
A WAKE my soul, my mind awake!
-^^ An d with the angelic host partake,
And join with them thy voice to raise :
And sing the great Creators' praise.
2. O may the I^ord my soul inspire t
And fill my heart with pure desire ;
And may my songs of praise and love
Reach far beyond the skies above.
3. I praise my Lord who safely kept,
And guarded me thus while I slept :
And I am spar'd a^ainto rise,
And view Ms blessings with mine eyes.
240) MORNING HYMNS.
4. Had not my God protected mC;
What wretched creature would I be ;
I might have wak'd in endless pain.
Where I should seek relief in vain.
5. But O what offerings can I bring
To thee^ my gracious Lord and King !
Thy gracious hand forme prepar'd,
That I am yet through mercy spar'd.
6. Thy blessings compass me around :
Thy grace on ev'ry side is found :
My chief concern it e'er should be,
My God ! to praise and worship thee
HYMN CCXLII—S. M,
For the same.
MY soul shall worship thee,
My Sovereign Lord on high \
I 'wake another day to see,
Which cheers the Hvakening eye.
2. The birds that mount the air.
They lisp their morning praise :
And should not I likewise prepare ?
To shew my Saviour's grace.
3. The morning light appears,
And darkness flies away ;
The heart of ev'ry creature cheers,
To meet the rising day.
4. Jesus, my rising Sun,
My soul desires to view,
Thy dawning in my heart begun !
My darkiieg3 bamsh'd too.
MORMING HYMNS. (241
5. O cause thy light to shine,
With all its lite and powV:
And in that darkened heart of mine.
Have light lor evermore.
HYMN CCXLIII— C. M.
For the same.
THE Lord who reigns above the skies?
At his commanding word :
The Sun doth ev'ry morning rise,
And spreads his light abroad.
2. He runs his course from East to West^
And never makes a stay ;
His travels makes all nations bless'd,
By forming night and day.
3. He gives a gracious light and hea^,
'To all that moves below ;
H's oiiices performed complete,
Will cause all plants to grow.
4. May I, like the obedient Sun.
My daily ta k fulfil ;
Liike him, my stage of duty run,
And do my Maker's will.
5. Jesus, my Sun of righteousness^
O may I feel thee near,
And trust thy faithful promises,
^Till thou thyself appear.
o
HYMN CCXLIV— CM,
For the same.
Let me praise my Saviour's lov€ ,
Whose gifts are ever new ;
V
2-^2; :ttOE^*i>^G HVMJ4S.
Who sends his blessings from abave,
Like as the morning £w.
2. O let me then with joy appear i
And worship at his throne ;
With songs of praise his love declare.
And shew what he has done.
3. He guarded me through all the nighty
i\.nd ev'ry fatal hour ;
Once more I am restored to light^
By his Almighty pow'r.
4. May I be in his gracious hands.
An object of his care :
And may I yield to his commands
With reverence and fear.
5. Dear Lord I give myself to thee^
And pray ibr grace divine,
That I may live and die to be
Thine^ and for ever thine.
HYMN CCXLV.—C. M.
For the same.
"iVrOW I awake to praise my Lord^
-^^ Who kept me safe this night :
Who brought me by his angel's guard,
To see the morning light.
2. And now I leave my bed of rest,
And to my Maker pray :
I pray, that he may make me bless'd,
In all I do this day.
g. O ! may I truly thankful be,
To God, the God of love:
MORT^ING HYMTSS. (-4;
For daily he bestows on me,
His blessings from above.
4. Teacli me O Lord to do thy wi-ll;
Thy just commands obey,
Not do, nor speak, nor wish no ill,
Therein to go astray*
5. O ! heav'nly Father, I am thine.
Bought with the Saviour's blood,
My heart and will to thee inchne.
To thee, my gracious God.
6 Lord, be thou with me all this day,
Teach me to do thy will ;
Grant me thy grace, that so I may
Thy just commands fulfil.
7. Now I commit myself to thee,
To thee, my God, I pray ;
Defend, direct, and govern me,
And ever with me stay,
HYMN CCXLVL—C. M.
For the same.
ONCE more, my soul, the rising day>
Salutes thy waking eyes :
Once more, my voice thy tribute pay
To him who rules the skies.
2. Night unto night his name repeats,
The day renews the sound.
Wide as the heav'n on which he sits
To turn the seasons round.
3 'Tis he supports my mortal frame^
My tongue shall speak his praise ^
244) MORNING HYMN'S.
My sins would rouse his wrath to flame,
And > n his wrath delays.
4. I On a poor worm thy pow'r might tread,
And I could ne'er withstand;
THy justice might have ci-ush'd me dead,
B'-t mercy held thine hand.
5. A thousand wretched souls are fled
Since the last setting sun,
And yet thou length'nest out my thread,
And yet my moments run.]
6. Dear God, let all my hours be thine,
Whi'st I enjoy the light ;
Then shall my sun in smiles decline.
And bring a pleasant night.
iWatts.
HYMN CCXLVII—C. M.
For the same.
MY God was with me all the night.
And gave me sweet repose :
His angels watch'd me while 1 slept,
Or I had never rose.
% Now for the mercies of the night
My humble thanks I'll pay ;
And unto Gol I'll dedicate
The first fruits of the day.
3. In pressin<>" dangers, fears and death
Thygoodncsp Pll adore ;
And pra se tl<ee for tliy mercies past,
And humbly hope for more.
EVENING HYMNS. (245
4, My life, if thou preserv'st my life,
Thy sacrifice shall be ;
And death, when death must be my lot,
Shall join my soul to thee.
llfWiston's sdecHoTi.
EVENING HYMNS,
HYMN CCXLFIII.-^C. M.
MY thankful tribute I will pay^
And offer songs of praise.
To God who guarded me this day^
And lets me know his grace.
2. Since by his mercy, love and pow'r,
1 liv'd this day to spend ;
And I can witness this once more,
That God has prov'd my friend.
3. My evening sacrifice shall be,
The praise and tlianks I owe ;
And as my God enables me,
I'll love and serve him too.
4. For all thy blessings from above,
That are on me bestow'd ;
My soul shall make returns of lov^,.
To thee my gracious God.
5. O pardon me, for Je?us' sake,
What evils I have done ;
Since no atomement I can make,
That I can claim or own.
6. O Guard me safely thfough the niglrt^
And let me rest in peace.
Until I see the morning-light,
And thank thee for thv grace/
\ 2"
24C) EVET^ING HYMNS,
HYMN CCXLIX— L. M.
For the same.
rpHIS day is spent, the night is come,
-■- And I am nearer to my home :
That home which will for evermore,
Remain when this my home is o'er.
% O has it been my wish and care,
Eor that long home still to prepare ;
Has not my precious time run waste,
Just as the day that now is past.
g. Now when I lay these things to heart,
And view myse i in ev'ry part ;
When I research n yselt and see,
What guilt n ay th^m be chargM on me.
4. Hadst thou not spared me through grace.
0 v^ hat wou'd bp my present case !
My SOU' would with this day have fled,
In o Mje regions of the dead.
5 O may it be thy gracious will,
To keep me in thy favour still ;
GlrLi 1: me this night to rest in peace^
SecurM in Chiist, my righteousness.
6. To thee, O gracious "Lord I pray,
Let all my sins be done away I
1 plead the merits of thy Son,
For all the evils I have done.
7. A^id should I die before I 'wake,
tJnto thyself my spirit take :
My body in the grave to rest.
Until I rise Nvith all thy bless 'd
EVENING HYMNS. (24T
HYMN CCL— C. M.
For the same,
PkEAR Lord accept my evening song,
-■-^ Such as my soul can raise ;
Receive the oi'f rings of my tongue,
And help me sing thy praise*
% Through grace and mercy I was spar'd,.
To close another day :
O may I duly be prepared !
My tribute now to pay.
3. What can I ofter thee my Lord,
To recompense thy love ;
Yea, all I have or could afford,
Would not sufficient prove.
4. Thy mercies are beyond degTee,
They cannot be express'd ;
Thy blessings still bestow 'd on me,
Can only make me blest.
5. What numbers of the human race^
Th's evening weep and mourn ;
The evils which with some took place.
Are scarcely to be borne.
6. What accidents of grief and woe.
Were many made to share :
To trace this yale of tears below,
We find sucji ^v'ry where.
7. W"hy was it not my lot and fate,
Like such to feel the rod ?
W^'i) kept me i?i a better state,
But thou my gracious God !
:248j EVENING HYMNS.
8. How greatly should this humble me
That such a worm as I,
An object of thy grace should be^
Such mercies tQ enjoy.
9. I praise thee O my Lord and King,
Thy goodness I adore ;
My soul shall of thy mercies singy
And thank thee evermore.
HYMN CCLI—C. M
For the samz.
T O RD I prepare to take repose,
-*-^ Since much fatigued I am ;
May I in peace my eyelids close.
And rest in Jesus' name.
2. The notice of thy watchful eye,
C.U1 keep my life secure ;
Enclos'd within thy vail to lie,
Defends from Satan's pow'r.
S. Through all the changes of this davy
Thy love to me was shown ;
Thy countless blessings ev'ry way,
On me were shower'd down.
4. Unworthy as I am indeed,
Thy gifts were not withheld ;
In ev'iy time of want and need,
Thy succour never fail'd,
5. My labours for this day I close.
And cast my c'lres away \
I lay me down to take repose.
Until another dav,'
EVENING HYMNS. (249
6. But first my off'rin^ I will bring,
To thee my Lord and God,
And praise, and thank thee, O my King,
For all thy hand bestow'd.
HYMN CCLII—C. M.
For the same.
TTNTO the Lord, my gracious God,
^ I oiler humble praise ;
Whose mcreies are to me renewM ;
Which I enjoy always.
2. How great his love to me has been.
Beyond the reach of mind ;
Though I have spent this day in sin,
His mercies still I find.
3. This day is gone, and spent and past,
And will return no more :
Thus to eternity I haste,
With evVy fleeting hour.
4. With evVy closing' of the day.
And setting of the sun.
My precious moments fly away,
Auvl choicest minutes run.
5. Could I but know how vile I am.
And leel my wretched stete :
My soul would fill with ftiif and shame.
With sorrow and regret
6. O wretched is my state indeed,
I must confess and own ;
And what can I poor sinner plead ?
In all that I have done.
230) EVENING HYMNS.
7. For Jesus' sake my sins forgive!
Cause me in peace to sleep ;
In thy protection me receive,
And safely there to keep.
BYMN CCLIII.-^L. M.
Far the same.
PRAISE thou my soul, the Lord on higl^^
For daily strength and new supply ;
For keeping me this day from ill,
For sending me his blessings still.
2. Forgive what I this day have done^
Cause me my follies to bemoan ;
Defend me with thy mighty arm,
And keep me all this night from harm.
3. Let me with sweet and calm repose^
J^ow lying down my eye lids close ;
Let me awake to praise thy name,
And always sing thy glorious fame,
4. O keep my soul from dread and fear,
No powVs of darkness enter here ;
But cause thy light of gi'ace to shine.
Into this darkened heart of mine.
HYJMN CCLIV.—C. M
For the same.
nnO thee, great Lord,my heav'niy King,
-■- My pray'r and praise shall be,
My soul shall of thy mercies sing,
Which thoQ hast shown to me;.
EVEKING- HYMN^. (251
2. From all the dangers qfthls day,
Thou Lord hast kept me free ;
ThoQ art my only trust and stay,
And thankful I should be.
S. Now Lord this day is past and gon^,
And darkness covers me ;
Now I should think on what I've done,
And what my case may be,
4. Have I to thee obedient be^n^
To serve thee all this day ?
Have I this day avoided sin,
Have I not gone astray ?
5. Could I but know how vile I am,
And my transgressions see,
Thy mercies, Lord, I durst not claim.
Nor lift mine eyes to thee.
6. How oft in thought, and word and deed
Have I offended thee ;
Yet I my Soviour's merits plead.
Which have aton'd for me.
7. Therefore, O Lord ! I pray to thee.
Forgive what I have done,
My gracious Lord will pardon me.
For Jesus' sake alone.
8* And now I lay me down to sleep.
To take my needful rest ;
I pray the Lord, my life to keep,.
As he may think it best.
252) EVENING HYMNS.
^ItfV CCLV.—L. M.
For the same,
GLOP^Y to thee, my God this night.
For aU the blessings of the light :
Keep me, O keep me King of kings,
Under thy own Almighty wings.
% Forgive me Lord, for thy dear Son.
The il s that I this day have done,
That with the world, myself and thee
I, e're I sleep at peace may be.
3. Teach me to live, so I may dread,
The Grave as little as my bed ;
Teach me to die, that so I may,
Tr umphant rise on the last day.
4. O may my soul on thee repose,
And witii sweet sleep my eye-lids close ;
Sleep, that may me more vigVons make,
To serve my God when I a\^/ake.
5. When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heav'nly thoughts supply ;
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
No Dow'r oi^" darkness me molest.
6. Let my blest guardian whilst I sleep,
Close to my bed his vigils keep ;
Divine love into me instill,
Stop all the avenues of ill.
7. Praise God *rom whom all blessings flow.
Praise him all creatures here below.
Praise him above ye Ang'lic Host.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
{^Bis/fop Ke.vn,
I tABLE HYMKS. (253
I
HYMN CCLVI.~C. M.
for the sarne.
T\RE AD Sov'reign, let my evening song
' -*--' Like holy incense rise ;
Assist the off 'rings of my tongue
\ To reach the lofty skies
i 2. Through all the clangers of the day
Thy hand was still my guard,
And still to drive my wants away,
Thy mercy stood prepared.
§. Perpetual blessings from above^
Encompass me around ;
But O, how few returns of love
Hath my Creator found !
4, What have I done for him who dy'd
To save my wretched soul ?
How are my follies multiply'd,
Fast as the minutes roll.
5. Lord, with this guilty heart of mine^
To thy dear cross I fiee,
And to thy grace my soul resign^
To be renewM by thee.
[Watts,
TABLE HYMNS.
HYMNCCLVII.— L. M.
Before Meat.
r^ REAT God, from whom all blessings
^^ To all thy creatures here below, [flow,
Thouhearest us. Lord, when we cry,
And freely dost our wants supply^
454) TABLE hVMNS.
^, We pray thee, Lord, bless this our food,,
"Which is prepared for our good,
That we thereby refreshed may be^
And render all our praise to thee.
HYMN CCLVIIL— C. M.
For the same'
THE Lord who knoweth all we nced^
Supplies our ev'ry v» ants ;
His bounteous hands all creatures feed.
And all we need he grants.
2. The Lord abounds with tender lov6.
To all the human race ;
He sends his blessings from above,
And shews on earth his grace.
S. Kind Lord be with thy blessings near,^
And bless what thou dost give ;
Bless this our food prepared here,
That which we now receive.
HYMNCCLIX.— C. M.
After Meat.
nPHANKS unto thee, O Lord we give^
•*- For what we have enjoy 'd ;
The daily food on which we live,
Thou daily dost provide.
2. Thy bounteous hand our table spread.
And furnish'd us with food :
By which we are refreslvd and fed.
Thanks be to thee, our God*
ON THE lord's ]fRAtER, (25S
HYMN CGLX C. M.
For the s&me^
nnHE Lord who doth my wants sopply^
-■• And ever proves my aid,
Who hears the ravens when they cry,
And gives them daily feed.
2. He gives me feed and raiment toq^
And all I need besides ;
And while I live on earth below,
My Grod for me provides.
HYMN CCLXI.-^L. M.
For the same.
T ORD ! we return our praise to thee^
'*-^ O I that we could but thankful be:
.The blessings of thy bounteous hand,
Supplies the wants of ev'ry land
2 By thee, the Lord, our living head,
Our mortal bodies now are fed.
Thy mercy Lord, thy love and grace,
Shall ever be our songs of praise.
,' ■ — ■■ ' ■■«
ON THE LORD'S PRAYER.
HYMN CCLXIL— C. M.
OTiOrd, our mighty Father, th<Xi
Who art in heav'n above.
View us, thy children here below,
With pity, grace and love.
2. O may thy great and glorious name>
To all the' world be known ;
^SB^) ON THB LOED^S PRAYEB
Thy sacred word, thy pow^r and fame^
Be to all nations shown.
3. Thy kingdom come, and let us know
The pow'r of saving grace ;
Increase the christian church below,
In peace and righteousness.
4. Thy holy will be done on earth,
As it is done in beav'n :
Let all who are of human birth^
Obey thy counsels giv'n.
5. Give unto us our daily bread,
And all we need besides :
By thee is ev'ry creature fed,
Thy hand for all provides.
6. Forgive us all our sins we pray ^
Our hearts with grace renew ;
And that with all our hearts we may
Forgive our debtors too.
7. Guard us in each distressing hour,
When Satan, world and sin,
Attack us with their art and powV,
And strive to take us in.
8. From all such evils as these are,
Deliver us, O Lord ;
And when temptations we must bear,
Thy aid to us afford.
9. Thine is the kingdom and the pow'r,
And majesty divine,
All praise and glory evermore.
And honours all are thine?
i (25^
ON THE CREATION,
HYMN CCLXIII.— L. M.
T ORD when I view thy mighty powV,
•^-^ Thy wisdom and thy wond'rous way^,
; I stand amaz'd, yet evermore,
j I fain would shew thy love and praise.
I 2. Mine eyes behold where e'er I Jook^
More wonders than I can relate ;
I To read the whole of nature's book,
I it shews that thou art wond'rous great.
o. Who sets the sun to run his rout ?
Who fix'd and caus'd the change of moon'?
I Who brings both day and night about ?
By thy Almighty hand 'tis done.
4. Who sends the late and early rain ?
Who brings the winds from South & North"?
Who warms the frozen earth again ?
That all her seeds and plants come forth.
5. It is thy great Almighty word,
Which caused all these things to be :
They shew thou art the sov 'reign Lord,
And all the praise is due to thee.
6. Lord, I am thy creation too.
Created for the noblest end,
And with astonishment I view,
That thou to man shouldst condescend,
7. To grant thy blessings from above.
And make us heirs of endless grace :
Astonishing what wond'rous love.
That God to man would show such graqg.
W 2
g58) OS ♦HB CREATiaN.
8. All glory, honour, praise and powV,
Be to our great Almighty King,
Who lives and reigns for evermore.
To him eternal praises sing.
HYMN CCLXIV.— C. M.
For the same.
^-^IVrOW let a spacious world arise,'^
■^^ Said the Creator Lord :
At once th' obedient earth and skies
Rose at his sovereign v/ord.
2. Dark w^as the deep ; the waters lay
Cont'us'd and drown'd the land ;
He call'd the light ; the new-born day
Attends on his command.
§. He bids the clouds ascend on high ;
The clouds ascend and bear
A wat'ry treasure to the sky,
And float on softer air.
4. The liquid element below
Was gathered by his hand :
The rolling seas together flow,
And leave the solid land.
5. With herbs and plants a flowVy birth;
The naked globe he crown'd,
B're there was rain to bless the earth,
Or sun to warm the ground.
6. Then he adorn'd the upper skies ;
Behold the sun appears ; -^m.
The moon and stars in order rise^ ^^B
^o mark out months and year^, -^I
1
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t . Out of the deep th' almighty King
Pid vital beings frame,
The painted fowls of ev'ry wing,
Arid fish of ev'ry name.
8. He gave the lion and the worm
At once their wond'rous birth,
And grazing beasts of various form
Rose from the teeming earth.
9. Adam was tiamM of equal clay,
Though sovereign of the rest,
Designed for nobler ends than they ;
With God's own image blest.
10. Thus glorious in the Maker's eye
The young Creation stood ;
He saw the building from on high,
His word pronounc'd it good.
11. Lord while the frame of nature stands.
Thy praise shall fill my tongue :
But the new world of grace demands
A more exalted song.
r {Watts.
HVMN CCLXV—C. M,
for the same.
THE glories of my Maker, God^
My joyful voice shall sing.
And call the nations to adore
Their Former and their King.
2. 'Twas his right hand that shap'd our d2i%
And wrought this human frame ;
But from his own immediate breath
Our nobler spirits came.
^610) ON redemption;
8. We bring our mortal pow'rs to God^
And worship with our tongues ;
We claim some kindred with the skies,
And join th' angelic songs,
4. Yet grov'ling beasts of evVy shape,
And fowls of evVy wing,
And rocks, and trees, and fires, and seas,
Their various tribute bring.
5. Ye planets to his honour shine^
And wheels of nature roll ;
Priiise him in your unweary'd course
Around the steady pole.
6. The brightness of our Maker's name
The wide creation fills.
And his unbounded grandeur flies.
Beyond the heav'nly hills.
IWatts.
ON REDEMPTION.
HYMN CCLXVI— .L. M.
r\ Wonderous and myst'ry great,
^^On which all men should meditate :
Jesus, the blessed Lamb of God,
Came to redeem us with his blood.
2. The sons of men were doom'd to be
Condemned to all eternity.
Not men or angels could restore,
Or ransome man from Satan's pow'r.
S. Had all the hosts of heav'n consjurM^
To do what justice had requir'd :
All their efforts would never do,
The race of Adam fell t<jo ]s>wi
I ON REDEMPTION. (^1
' 4. Yea, far beyond the reach of all
; P'ld Adam with his children fall ;
I By none on earth or yet in heaven
^ Could sui'e relief to them be giv'n.
5. None else but Christ, both God and ma».
Could e'er complete that glorious plan ^
It was himself alone could be,
The Ransom that could set them free.
6. Perfect obedience he did yield,
Till law and prophets were fulfill'd ;
And all demands were satisfied,
When Christ the mighty Saviour dieil.
HYMN CCLXVII— C. M.
; For the same.
! •yn'HEN Christ the blessed Saviour diecf.,
j ^ ^ And yielded up his ghost ;
My su^Vings now are past, he cried,
I die to save the lost.
2. A pardon for our guilt he gain'd_,
I When Christ for us was slain ;
I Yet other blessings were obtained,
J When Jesus rose again.
8. When he ascended up to God,
And took his seat above :
From whence his spirit is bestow'd,
Who sheds abroad his love.
4 Which works in us that living faith ;
That faith which can destroy,
The pow'rs of Satan, sin and death.
And fills our hearts with joy.
%G2) ON REDEMPTION*
5. By Jesus' sufferings we are savM,
And fitted for that place :
Where happiness abound indeed^
Before the Saviour's face.
HYMN CCLXVUI. — C, M.
For the same.
TTAD not the blessed Son of God,
^^ Who condescended thus :
To come on earth and shed his blood.
Who could have saved us!
2. No sacrihcc could e'er be ma4e,
That could atone for sin ;
None but the blood the Saviour shed,
Could make our conscience clean.
3. W*:* never could have been restored,
Into a state of bliss ;
Had it not been that Christ our Lora,
Became our righteousness.
4. In this sad state we must have lain.
To all eternity,
Had we not been reclaim^ again.
By Christ who set us free.
HYMNCCI4XIX.— C. M
For the same.
WHEN the first parents of ourraca
RebeU'd and lost their God »
And the infection of their sin
'Had tainted all our blood ;
j THE FAI/LEW jjTATE OP MAK^ (26£
' 2. Infinite pity touch'd the heart
J Of the eternal Son,
jDescending from the heav'nly court,
iHe left his Father's throne.
I o. Aside the Prince of glory threw
His most divine array,
I And wrapt his Godhead in a veil
1 Of our inferiour clay.
I 4. His living pow'r and dying love,
j Redeemed unhappy men,
; And rais'd the ruins of our race
'To life and God again.
i 5. To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soul
f We joyfully resign :
iBless'd Jesus, take us for thy own,
\ For we are doubly thine.
I 6. Thine honour shall for eter be
The business of our days:
For ever shall our thankful tongues,
Speak thy deserved praise.
IWatts:
THE FALLEN STATE OF MAN,
HYMN CCLXX.— L. M.
THE fall of man how deep and great.
How sad and wretched is his state ;
God's image in his soul eftacM !
To all reproach and shame abas'd.
2. Subject to Satan and his powV,
Can love and serve his God no more •
264) REPENTANCE TO GOD.
The drifts and studies of his mind,
Are of the base and vilest kind.
;5. Poor helpless creature in his blood ^.
Yet lives at enmity with God ,
To God and all his ways estranged,
Until his heart by grace is changed.
4. The head is sick, the heart is faint;,
Incurable is the complaint ;
The wisest angels from above !
Their sad diseases can't remove.
5. Jesus, physician of the soul,
Can only make such patients whole ;
Such medicine as he doth give,
Can make the dying soul to live.
6. His precious blood for sinners shec^
Is the bless'd Balmof Giliad !
A medicine of greater Worth
Than all in heav'n or all on earth.
7. Ye sick and fainting souls draw nigh,
To him alone for help apply ;
Such wounds and bruises as ye feel,
Will Christ your great physician heal.
8. His love and grace to you abounds ;
How sweet his invitation sounds ;
Come unto me ye helpless poor.
Your health and life I will restore.
REPENTANCE TO GOD.
HYMN CCLXXI — S. M,
MY soul to God return,
And seek liis gracious face ;
I REPENTANCE TO GOD; (265
I Well I deserve to sigh and mourn,
Who have abus'd his grace.
; % I lived unconcern'd,
'Without a serious thought ;
Tho' oft I was reprovM and vvarn'd,
I Yet I obeyed not.
I S. How could it ever be,
I That God should e'er forgive ;
; Astonishing it is to me,
I That I am spared to live.
! 4* The blood of Jesus cried.
Thy mercy Lord reveal ;
i For such I bled, for such I died,
I To keep them out of hell.
HYMN CCLXXir. — C, M,
J^or the same.
REBUKE me not in anger Lord !
I Nor cast me quite away,
"Nor let me have my just reward,
Have mercy, Lord, I pray.
I 2. In mercy hear thou my complaint,
I O hear my mournful pray'r :
I My heart is weak, my soul is faint,
j And fiU'd with dread and fear.
1 3. In death no man rememb'reth thee^
i jNor thanks thee in the grave :
I In mercy, Lord, deliver me,
And from destruction save.
4. My sorrows and distress of mind.
Are numberless and great ;
X
266) BEPENTA>fCE TO GOD^
No peace or comforts can I find,
In this my dismal state.
5. My lite is worn with grief and pain^
And all my strength is gone :
0 Lord, revive my soul again,
And make thy mercies known.
6. O comfort me in my distress j
On thee my God I call :
Be thou my life and righteousness.
My Saviour and my all.
HYMN CCLXXIII. L. M.
For the same.
r\ That my heart could melt with woe^
^^ And feel true sorrow for my sin ;
Repentence would like rivers flow,
Then could I hope for peace within.
2. My sins have causM my dearest Lord
To groan and die upon the tree ;
Yet he assures me in his word :
He groan'd, he bled and died for me.
3. O these are pow'rful cords of love,
By which my helpless soul is drawn ;
To seek thy graces from above,
By which thy mercies are made known,
4. My heart inclined into the way,
That leads the soul to endless pain ;
1 ever should have run astray,
Had I not been reclaim'd again.
5. Thy grace, thy mercy, love and powV,
At. length on my hard hcttrt prevajl'd,
DELAY OP REPESTAKCE, (267
"Or I had been for evermore,
To ev^erlasting ruin seaPd.
6. Thy blessed spirit interpos'd,
And by his light my soul was brought
To know the grace I had refused.
And frequently had set at nought.
7. I see and feel my sinful state,
And with sincerity I mourn,
But as thy promises are great^
To thee my God I will return.
DELAY OF REPENTANCE.
HYMN CCLXXIV. — L. M,
T7E careless souls will ye delay i
•*■ And trifle precious time away .:
Why will ye spend your days of grace
In vanity and idleness ?
% Why will ye forfeit future joys?
Por sake of mean and empty toys ;
And slight that which would make you blest^
And place your souls in peace to rest.
3. Will ye abuse what God doth give ?
The {)recious time wherein ye live ;
The time wherein ye may secure,
Your happiness for evermore.
4, Who would neglect to gain the prize,
When all at hand before one's eyes :
And yet neglect and still delay,
*Until the prize be took away.
^68) THE TRUE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
5. Such is the case with careless soufe.
They act the part of stupid fools ;
Tiiey forfeit hfe, they forfeit heaven,
That freely would to them be giv'n.
6. To day, while ye do hear nis voice,
Let his great offers be your choice ;
Let your repentance be sincere,
To call on God while he is near.
7. Delays are dangerous you know ;
Your heart and conscience tell you so ;
Much better you would watch and pray.
Than trifle precious time away.
THE TRUE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
HYMN CCLXXV. — C. M»
OFor a true and living faith.
My God on me bestow ;
That conquers Satan, sin and death,
And ev'ry other foe.
2. Such faith it is the gift of God,
Which none but Christ can give :
It makes the heart the Lord's abode.
Therein to move and live.
3. God's grace it is by faith embraced.
The Saviour is receiv'd ;
All confidence in him is plac'd.
His promises are bliev'd
4. Such faith it worketh confidence,
And makes the soul admire
To taste such blessings from above!,
Such as she would desire.
TAB apostle's CREEdJ (^JD^
5. This faith it worketh confidence,
And casts out slavish fear :
Then shall that work of grace commence;,
And we learn what we are.
HYMN CCLXXVI.— L. M.
For the same.
TTEAR what the great A}X)stle saith:
^ ^ Have ye that true and living faith?
O try yourselves and search the ground^
If living faith in you be found.
2. True faith it is a shining light,
It banishes the powV of night;
Creates the inward man anew,
Restores the Saviour's image too.
3. By living faith, grace is appli'd.
The soul is tmly sanctifi'd ;
Such souls possess the Saviours mind^
Like him are truly meek and kind.
4. This faith will work a living hope^
And cheer the mind and build it up ;
The soul is thus endow'd with pow'r,
To love the Lord for evermore.
5. My God create such faith in me \
Confirm my confidence in thee ;
Establish thou my wavVing heart,
Till I shall see thee as thou art.
THE APOSTLE'S CREED.
HYMN CCLXXVII — C. M.
IB'lieve in one Almighty God^
The Father of us all:
S70) THE ArOSTLB's CREED.
Who gives us life, and health, and fooi
And hears us when we call.
2. The heav'ns by his Almighty hande,
And earth and seas were made,
He governs all with his command,
On which all things are stay'd.
3. I b'lieve in Jesus Christ my Lord,
The Father's only Son ;
Who is the great eternal Word,
And with the Father one.
4 Who is from all eternity
The author of all bliss :
Who is, and was, and e'er shall be,
God as the Father is.
5. Conceived hy the Holy Ghost,
And born the Virgin's Son,
As testifi'd the Ang'lic Host,
Who made his birth first known^
6. He died and in the grave he lay,
Bat there did not remain,
And on his own appointed day
He liv'd and rose again.
7. At God^s right hand he reigns, our head ^
Once more he is to come,
To judge the living and the dead,
And give each one his doom.
8. In God the Holy Ghost I bTicve^
Like as in God the Son ;
All glory to these Three I give.
Which blessed Thi-ec are One.
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i "9. The Holy Ghost his gifts imparts,
Both heav'nly and divine ;
Unites all true believer's hearts,
' With Christ their Lord to join.
i 10. I also hold this doctrine forth.
! It is my faith and creed :
{ There is one (Dhristian Church on earthy
' The church of Christ indeed.
I 11. And in this Christian Church below
' I find my safest place :
I Crod's word and ordinances too
And all the means of grace.
j 12. A pardon for my sins I have
j And numbVed with the just,
And I shall live beyond the grave^
i When raised from the dust.
■ — ■ ■ ■ • I «»
JUSTIFICATION.
HYMN CCLXXVIII.— C. M.
"fTITHY should my heart feel so dismay 'd^>
^ ' And harbour such distress ?
My debt of sin the Saviour paid,
Who is my righteousness.
2. Though Satan with his tempests toss
My soul into dismay ;
I look to Jesus on the Cross
To drive my fears away.
3. I need not dread the Tempter's force^
Nor all that he can do :
Since I have refuge and recourse^
And place of safety tqo.
272) j*usTiFiCATio:^\
4. I must confess I ought to be
Disovvned by my God ;
But Christ my Saviour died for me.
And bought me with his blood.
5. His merits I do humbly claim,
Thereon my soul relies ;
Not sin or Satan can condemn,
When Jesus justifies.
6. From ev'ry guilt and ev'ry stain
His blood can make me clean :
For Christ who died and rose again,
Subdues the pow'r of sin.
HYMN CCLXXIX— S.M.
For the same.
JESUS my righteousness !
My life and future joys ;
My source and fount of ev'ryblis§.
My hope that never dies.
2. I was condemned to die.
With all the sinful race ;
But Jesus cast a pit'ing eye
And purchased pardoning grace.
g. His death, and that alone,
C/ould all sufficient be ;
To gain a pardon or atone,
Or gain relief for me.
4. No righteousness of nvin^j
Or all that in me lay,
Could satisfy the law divine^
Qr l^ear my gins away.
SAl^CTIFICATXOS^ (27$
6. All offVings were in vain.
That ever could be brought,
Without effects they must remain.
And w^ere esleem'd as nought.
6. All would be filth and dross.
Except the Saviom-'s blood :
That which he shed upon the 6ros,§
To make us sons of God.
7. That righteousness I plead,
!For which my Jesus died ;
INo other righteousness I need
To make me justified.
SANCTIFICATION.
HYMN CCLXXX..-C M.
TH O' dead in sin I once had lain^
And void of life devine ;
I was by grace restorM again.
And Jesus now is mine.
2. His grace has made my soul alive^^
His graces from above,
Cause me in iailh and hope to tlirive^
And daily grow in love.
3. True holiness my heart desires.
And holy I must be,
A holy heart the Lord requires.
His face in heaven to see,
4. Tho' I had all my sins forgiv'n.
But yet to vice a slave.
And could possess the courts of heav'n^
*\yh:at coinfo^t^^ could I have ?
^T^) 8<*^CTIF1 CATION,
5. Was I invited to a feast.
And welcome to the place ;
Half naked, ragged, meanly dress'd.
How could I show my face ?
6. Such is the case with sinners too.
Should they with angels dwell,
Their jyst and holy God to. view.
Would prove to them a hell.
7. Grant me dear Lord thy spirit's powV,
To make me pui*e in heart,
Which makes me abl« to endure
fo see thee as thou art.
HVMN CCLXXXI.— L. M.
For the same.
OHoly Father, gracious Lord?
Grant me thy heav'nly grace divine^
<3onvey thy spirit with tlie word,
And seal thy blessings ever rnine.
% Thy Spirit's gifts on me bestow'd,
With all thy promises appli'd,
Unites my soul to thee my God,
And makes me truly sanctifiM.
S, To live and dwell where thou dost reign
And see thee fully as thou art.
That will for ever be in vain,
Witiioat a pure and holy heart.
4. To crucify my base desires
With evVy lust and ev'ry vice.
Such as true holiness requires,
Would place my soul in paradise.
SPIRITUAL. WARFARE- (275
■b. As I am made these truths to see^
And kiiovv them as they truly are,
True holiness my aim shall be ;
JVIy constant study, search and care.
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE.
HVMN CCLXXXIL— L. M.
OMay my soul increase and grow
lu virtue, love and zeal likewise ,
Until I conquer cvVy foe
Of those who daily in me rise.
2. My unbelief, my pride and lust,
My merits and self-righteousness ;
My worthless props to which I trusty
How oft do they destroy my peace !
3. They cause in me a w^ar and strife^
They strive to bring me down to yield f
They strive to take my crown of life,
And fain would slay me in the field.
4. But Lord, supported by thy hand^
I shall be able to endure,
Against all such attacks to stand.
And banish Satan with his powT.
5. Grant me my Lord that living faith.
By which I stand for ever fast ;
And though I tight the powVs of death^
Yet I shall conquer all at last :
HYMN CCLXXXUI.— L. M.
For the same.
T^HROUGH all the changings of my lif^
-*■ I have a constant w*r ^nd strife ; ''^
^6) WATCHING UNTO PRAYER-
Satan's pow'r, the world and sin,
They strive without, and war within.
2. i daily feel their fierce attack,
Their force and scheme by which they act.
Would soon prove more than I could bear^
Was I not kept by sovereign care.
S. My soul arise against these foes !
Their force and their assaults oppose ;
In ev'ry combat I shall stand,
Supported by superior hand.
4. Jesus, my captain, prince and head.
Shall furnish me with all I need ;
His grace, his promise, and his word.
Will be my helmet, shield, and sword,
5, With these bless'd weapons I can fight.
And put mine enemies to flight ;
They shall at last be forc'd to yield.
And I shall gain and keep the field.
WATCHING UNTO PRAYER.
HYMN CCLXXXIV.— C. M.
XT'E who profess to love the Lord,
•'*■ Be wise to watch and pray :
Remember, Satan stands prepar'd
To steal your minds away.
2. O see that ye live circumspect !
And not as the unwise ;
Your chief concerns do not neglect.
Lest Satan gain your prize.
3. O watch ye unto constant pray V,
Bfi. fervently employed :
WATCHINa UNTO TEAYEE, (ST'?
^e are in danger ev'ry where
To have your peace destroyed.
' 4. The tempter tries a thousand ways,
To take you ot the path ;
Ye need to pray for saving grace,
And true and hving i'aith.
5. The world is evermore engaged.
Your fancies to allure !
And Satan sometimes is enrag'd
To execute his pow'r.
6. Then let us watch, and j^ray and strive^
To walk the narrow road ;
And seek to keep our souls alive
To serve the living God.
HVMN CCLXXXV.— 5. M.
For the same.
T>E ye not indolenti,
-*-^ Who would be heirs of grace ;
Ye must not make yourselves content',
Till ye have run your race,
2. Ye are to watch and pray,
To pray and never cease ;
To grow in grace from day to day^
And gain time holiness.
3. Your sins must be subdu'd
With all your carnal lusts ;
Ye cannot serve the living God.
And grovel in the dust.
4. It would be all in vain.
And mocking of the word ;
Y
^78) THE CHRISTIAN LIFR.
sShould you embrace the world agaip^
And turn from Christ your Lord.
5. Should ye in vain receive
The blessed gospel light !
And sufter Satan to deceive,
To lead you in the night [
6. Yield not to Satan's pow'r^
Since Jesus set you free ;
But watch and pray for evermore,
And gain the victory.
TIfE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
HYMN CCI.XXXVI— L.BI.
XTAPPY the soul where grace resides !
•^-■- Where wisdom governs, rules & guides ;
It regulates the course of life
In all afflictionsj war and strife.
2. The souls that know the Saviour's name;
Toil not for wealth or empty fame ;
Content with raiment, health and food.
They seek a closer walk with God,
S. The greatest comforts such can find,
Is to possess the Saviour's mind ;
The world with all its great esteem,
Is like as filth and dross with them.
4. The greatest object in their view^
Is their bless'd Father's will to do :
To love and serve their fellow -men^^
And do them all the good they can,
1 THE IMITATION «F CHRIST. (2^£?
I ^. How highly would my soul be bless'd I
;^o be with such a mind possessed ;
I To spend my life and all my days
Thus walking in my Saviour^s ways.
HYMN CCLXXXVll CM.
For the same.
TO thee my God I humbly bow,
All praises be to thee !
jiHovv great, how good and kind art th0u_,
jIAnd gracious unto me.
! % My life, my heaUh, and all I am,
ijThy mercies have bestow'd ;
j The greatest blessings I can claim,
ils thee my gracious God.
j 3. What wonders thou for me hast wroughiL
i Are more than I can trace ;
I I was to light from darkness brought^
And made to know thy ways.
4. May I for ever walk therein.
Confirm my heart by faith !
And may I never yield to sin
Until the hour of death.
5. May I with constant fervent zea!^.
In all things persevere ;
My hopes and comforts never fail
i Whilst I must travel here.
THE IMITATION OF CHRIST.
HYMN CCLXXXVIII.^C. M.
'AKE up your Cross and follow me
Saith Christ, our blessed Lord y
280) THE IMITATION Op CHKIST.
If my disciples ye would be.
And have the great reward.
2. See that ye mortify your pride.
And be of humble mind ;
Your lusts must all be crucifi'd
To which you are inclined.
8. To be opposM to ev'ry ill,
Is the real christian's state ;
Such only do the Saviour's will,
Who share his lot and fate.
4. To follow Jesus in his way.
Where ever it may lead :
Through good and evil as it may I
Such follow him indeed*
5. To follow Christ, and him alone,
Our governour and head ;
Entitles us to wear the crown,
As the apostle said.
6. The greatest bliss on earth below.
Or in the heav'n above :
Is Jesus and his Cross to know ;
To taste and feel his love.
HYMN CCLXXXIX.~L. M.
For the same.
npO bear the blessed Saviour's Cross,
-*• And follow him in all his ways.
To be content' with gain and loss,
Hequires the aid of heav'nly grace.
2. First it is pleasing news to hear t
Ye weary souls come unto me^
t;5I02? WITH GOD- (2^)
I, Your minds I will refresh and cheer^
liAnd of your burthens set you free.
'' 3. But when the Saviour's cause requirq^S ;
; To walk the straight and narrow road ;
[ This proves a cross to their desires.
To those who hate the ways of God.
J 4. But they who truly love the Lord,
j It is their aim and full design^
I To look to God and trust his word,
! And never murmur or repine.
5. They imitate their glorious head.
And cleave to him their mighty friend ;
Oft Satan makes them feel afraid,
Yet they endure unto the end.
6. May I be truly one of those,
That follow Jesus ever more ;
Though world and Satan still oppose,
May I not yield unto their pow'r.
UNION WITH GOD.
HYMNCCXC—C.M.
OMay my soul with thee unite ?
And be thou, Saviour, mine;
Be thou my only soul's delight,
And make me ever thine.
2. Cause me to taste and feel thy love,
And know thee as thou art ;
Thou art my riches from above.
. And tre^ures o.f my heart.
382) UNION WITH GOU.
3. Be thou my rock on which I build-
My tower and safe abode ;
To thee I will submit and yield,
And pray to thee my God.
4. It is my lainting soul's desire.
Thy mercies to embrace ;
May I obtain what I admire :
Thy love and pardoning grace.
5. Could I possess thy blessed mind^
How happy should I be !
What joys and comforts would I find^,
To be espousMt'i thee.
6. United by such heavenly ties,
Would prove my srreatestb iss !
And perfectly complete myjoys^
And set ray soul at peace.
HYMN CCXCI — C. M.
For the same,
TI/fY soul doth thirst fcr grace divine^
^^^ And ne'er can be at rest,
'Tin Jesus. lam fu^y thine,
And with thy spirit blest.
9.. O, what is all tl-e world to me !
Wilhout. thy rdfts of ]ove,
I^annot find a friend but thee,
In Civth or heav'n above.
^ To thee, my Lord, I can commit
My wants and vny concern ;
To thee I humblv will submit
Thy sacred will to learn.
I 4. My sool delights m thee to live,
i In thee to live and die ;
'TThe treasures thou dost ever give,
^ Will ever satisfy.
j HYMIS CCXCII.^C. M.
j For the same.
MY Grod, the spring of all my ioySj
The life of my delights,
[The glory of my brightest days,
; An d CO m fort o f my n • ghts.
[ 2 In darkest shades if he appear^
IjMy dawning is begun !
jlHe is my soul's sweet morning star,
1 And he my rising sun.
I 3. Theop'^ning heav-ns around me shine
'With beams of sacred bliss,
j While Jesus show his heart is mine,
And whispers, I am his.
I 4. My soul would leave this heavy clay
I At that transpoiting word,
I Run up with joy the shining way,
T' embrace my dearest Lord.
' 5. Fear'ess of hell and ghastly death,
j I'd break through ev'ry foe ;
The wings of love, and arms of faith,
i Should bear me conqu'ror through.
j [WatO.
j ON PR AVER.
I HYMN CCXCni.-^L. M.
HE Lord who recommendeth prayV^
Will always hearing when we pray ;
j284) ON prayer;
His eyes behold us ev'ry where,
And knows all we do think or say.
2. Ask ye by faith, the Lord will give,
For this ye have the Saviour's word ;
Seek ye the Lord, your souls shall Hve,
And taste the goodness of your Lord.
3. Seek ye by pray'r, and ye shall find
Access unto the throne of grace ;
Ye shall partake the Saviour's mind.
Who is your life and righteousness.
4. With fervent pray V knock at the gate^
W^hich opens to eternal life !
And persevere in ev'ry fate,
Through oppositions, war and strife.
5. Your fervent pray'rs are not in vain,
They surely will at last prevail ;
Should God awhile from you refrain,
Yet his sure word shall never fail.
6* To pray for that which we do need,
And ask alone for Jesus' sake ;
AVe shall for evermore succeed,
And all we need we shall partake.
HYMN CCXCIV. C. M„
For the same.
'"p 0 pray and never more to cease,
-*- Is what our case requires ;
Our souls enjoy a constant peace
While we feel such desires.
2. By faithful pray'r we may draw neai"
To God, who bids us pray ;
I ON PRAYBRo (285
JWe need not doubt, we need not fear,
;That we be turn'd away.
I 3. By prayV we have an intercourse,
I To Grod, who reigns above ;
[ Our fervent pray'rs will have such force
I To gain both faith and love.
I 4. Our wants before the Lord are laid^
'We plead the Saviour's blood ;
J Who pray'd for us, and when he pray'd,
IHispray'rs were heard with God.
5. Tho' all our wants to him are known^
And all our faults he sees ;
(But yet we must confess and own
Them, humbly on our knees.
I 6. This is what God requires of us,
I Whilst we live here below,
; To follow his directions thus :
As well as we can do.
HVMN CCXCV.— L. M.
For the same.
^TTTHEREVEB faithful souls are joined,
'^ '^ To worship God with heart and mind^
' His promise is to meet them there^
j To hear and answer all their pray'r.
2. Lord, here we join on thee to wait !
; And hope to find thy mercy seat ;
I Lo ! here we hope and trust thou art.
To strengthen ev'ry wailing heart.
j 3. Thy promise is, where two or three
I Unite to make their pray Vs to thee :
286) ON PRAYER.
Whatever they ask, request or plead^
Such thou wilt give them as they need.
4. Wejoin to pray with one accord,
And wait thy blessing, gracious Lord !
Thy grace and promise here renew,
And bring salvation to our view.
5. Our confidence to thee increase,
And let us feel establish'd peace;
0 may we feel thy presence near !
And know that thou dost hear our pray r.
HYMN CCXCVI— L. M.
For the same.
OTHAT my load of sin were gone !
O that I could at last submit,
At Jesu's feet to lay it down!
To lay my soul at Jesu's feet !
2. Rest tor my soul I long to find ;
Saviour of ail, if mine thou art.
Give me thy meek and lowly mind.
And stamp thine image on my heart..
3. Break off the yoke of inbred sin,
And fully set my spirit free ;
1 cannot rest, \iil pure within,
'Til) I am wholly lost in thee.
4. Fain would I learn of thee my God ;
Thy light and easy burden prove.
The cross, all stain'd with hallo wM blood,
The labour of thy dying love.
5. I would, but thou must give the pow'r ;
My heart from ev'ry sin release ;
THE MERCIES OF GOD. {2S7
Bring near, bring near the joyful hour,
And fill me with thy perfect peace.
6. Come, Lord, the drooping sinner cheei';,
Nor let thy chariot-wheels delay :
Appear, in my poor heart, appear ;
My God, my Saviour, come away.
IfVilliston's sehctio^,
HYMN CCXCVII.— C. M.
JFor the same,
MY hope my portion and my God,
How little art thou known
By all the judgments of thy rod,
And blessmgs of thy throne.
2. How cold and feeble is my love 1
How negligent my fear !
How low my hope of joys above !
How few affections there !
S. Great God ! thy sovereign povv'r impart.
To give thy word success :
Write thy salvation in my heart.
And make me learn thy grace.
4. Shew my forgetful feet the way
! That leads to joys on high.
I There knowledge grows without decay,
I And love shall never die.
j . ■ [WUlisto7i^s selection.
I THE MERCIES OF GOD.
HYMN CCXCVIII— C. M,
I r\ Gracious Saviour pity me !
^^ My soul is fill'd with griei;
288) THE MERCIES OP GOD,
To whom or whither can I flee ?
To find or get relief.
2. My sins lie heavy on my heart.
And vex my troubled soul,
My only hope and trust thou art,
My sorrows to control.
3. When on my case I meditate,
And see what sin prevails ;
And I do leel my helpless state,
My heart it shrinks and fails.
4. Tho' I am weak and faint and poor.
Thy mercies still abound ;
Thy grace affords a bounteous store.
Where life and peace is found.
5. Thy sacred word does fully prove,
That dying sinners may
Obtain a pardon from above,
For which my God I pray !
HYMN CCXCIX.— L, M,
For the same.
f^ RE AT are the mercies of our God,
^-^ Far more than men or angels know ;
To shew what God on man bestow'd.
Is more than all the world can do.
2. To save the wretched sons of men
The Lord has made his counsels known ;
To make them heirs of grace again.
He sent his dear beloved son.
3. He gave himself, he bled and died,
And bore for man that h^vy load.
I SES!aNATION OP HEART^ (2BS
i^illall demands were satisfiM
iAnd man was reconciPd to God.
i 4. We were pluck'd up like burning bran(fe
I Out of a fierce consuming fire,
And placM into the Saviour's hands^
To be his own, his own entire,
, 5. No greater mercy can be found,
jKo greater proof of tender love.
,'What praises to our God redound :
I God sent his Son from heav'n above J
j RESIGNATION OF HEART,
I HYMN CCC. — C. M.
MY son give unto me thy heart 1
Delight thou in my ways :
1 will receive thee as thou art.
And fit thee for my praise*
2. Dear Lord, I give my heart to tliee.
To thee I will resign ;
Create a holy heart in me,
And let it be lik« thine.
S. Dear Father, let me he thine own'!
And make me wise to know
The duties of a faithful son.
Who seeks thy will to do.
4. Subdue in me ray base desires^
Since they disturb my peace.
And as thy blessed will requii^es,
Seek for true holiness,
5. To whom but thee should I submit^
With all my heatt and mindj
1&90) BROTHERLY hOYE,
When truly humbled at thy feet
The greatest rest I find.
6. To none but thee my gracious Lord
I trust myself to give ;
But I will yield unto thy word,
By which my soul can live.
BROTHERLY LOVE.
HYMNCCCL— C. M,
IFwe profess to love the Lord,
And not our brother too,
We do but mock his holy word,
As vain professors do.
2. Should we have wealth laid up in store.
And with a hardened heart,
Refuse unto the helpless poor.
To give them any part.
g. The love of God can't be possess'd.
Or yet in such abide,
Who do not feel for the distress'd,
And turn from them aside.
4. We dare not turn away our eyes
From such as need relief>.
Nor yet refuse to hear their cries.
And not partake their grief.
5. We must be merciful and kind
To all the human race ;
We must possess the Saviour's mind,.
Would we be heirs of grace.
THE LOVE OF GOD IN CHRIST. (29l
6. Dear Father, send thy blessing down!
And grant thy heav'niy aid,
To imitate thy blessed Son :
3 Our King, our Lord and Head.
I HYMN CCCII.—L. M.
\i For the same,
IT is a gift from God above.
And the eft'ects oi saving grace,
I To be possessed with christian love ;
I T6 love the Lord and all his ways.
ji S. But where such love to God is founds
I jit will to fellow-men extend ; P
With cords of love such hearts are bound;,
jTo help the poor and be their friend.
; 3. To love the God whom we can't see,
I And yet not love our fellow-men ;
Such love as that can never be.
And such profession is but vain.
4. They who are truly born of God,
Their blessed Saviour's mind ihey feel ;
They have their hearts by grace renew'd
And love to do their Maker's w^ill.
THE LOVE OF GOB IN CHRIST,
HYMN CCCIII. — C. M.
T>E thou my troubled soul at peace^
■^ And let thy sorrows end ;
Remember Christ, thy Saviour is :
Thy brother and thy friend.
f9t) P^dVlDENCB OF OOD.
2. Should Satan, sin and world upbraid
Thy doubts and fears to raise ;
Let not their threats make thee afraid,
Or doubt of pardoning grace.
8. He knows thy wants and thy complaints,
Should he awhile forbear ;
Remember that the greatest saints
Had many doubts and fears.
4 Should God appear from thee to hide.
And all thy pray'rs disdain :
Yet shall his love to thee abide^
And shew his face again.
5. The braised reed will he not breaks
The broken heart he heals ;
He pities such for Jesus' sake.
Who for their sorrows feels.
6. He will not quench the smoking flax^
But as his promise saith ;
The troubled mind will he not vex,
But help the weak in faith,
7. Were all the pow'rs of darkness join'd,
To take thy peace away,
In Christ the feeble saint shall find ;
Such faith as gq.ins the day.
PROVIDENCE OF GOB.
HYMS CCCIV. — CM.
I^OMMIT thy way unto the Lord,
^ Who brings thee safe to pass ^
He will according to his \^oird
Oehv^.thee iit.Jrist
j ^BOVIDBNCB OF GOD. (t93
2. The great, the wise, the mighty God,
Has all things in his view ;
Although the heav'ns are his abode,
Yet he looks on us too.
3» The Lord who number'd all our daygi,
Knows how to make us blest ;
He who has pointed out our ways,
Works all things for the best*
4. We need not fear, we need not doubt.
The Lord is still our friend ;
His wond'rous ways will bring about
His blessings in the end«.
5. God, who has made the earth and seas :
When he gave his commands,
May deal with us just as he please,
Are we but in his hands.
6. His mighty hand that doth provide
For all that live and move ;
Will ever with his grace abide
And guard us by his love.
7. His providence is over all.
He gives us all we need ;
What e'er may happen or befall.
Is for our good indeed.
HYMNCCCV.~L. M.
For the same.
/^RE AT God, thy providence and care^
^^ I see and find them ev'ry where ;
When e'er my Lord, I look to thee,
Thy hand of providence I see.
Z2
^i) JPBOVIDRKCB OF <lCU>r
2. Why should I doubt or grieve or moau^
Since all I am to thee is known ;
And as thy mercies have decreed,
Thy hand shall give me as I need.
3. For all my troubles, woes and grief,
Thy providence point out relief;
Altho' I cannot understand,
The dealings of thy bounteous hand.
4. Thy providence directs and guides,
And for each creatur's wants provides :
For meanest creatures on the earth,
Like as for those of noblest birth,
5. Why should I not on thee depend,
A creature made for that great end,
To be an object of thy love,
To live and dwell with thee above.
HYMN CCCVL— C. M.
For the same. .
LORD, I am pain'd ; but I resign
My body to thy will ;
^Tis grace, 'tis wisdom all divine,
Appoints the pains I feel.
2. Dark are thy ways of providence,
Wlule they who love thee groan :
Thy reasons lie conceaPd from sense,
Jlysterious and unknown.
g^ Yet nature may have leave to speak^
And plead before her God,
Lest the o-erburden'd heart should break
Beneath thine heavy rod.
I OP THE WOBU Off GOn. ^6
4. These mournful groans and flowing teiirs^
I Give my poor spirit ease ;
Whilst ev'ry groan my Father hears,
And ev'ry tear he sees.
5. Is not some smiling hour at hand
With peace upon its wings ?
Give it, O God, thy swift command,
With all the joys it brings.
[JVUli^0W'*s selection.
OF THE If OUD OF GOD. ~^
HYMN CCCVII — L. M.
A Precious gift on man bestow'd,
Tiiat is to have the word of God,;
The sure infallible record
That shews the counsels of the Lord,
2. That book it has to man reveaPd,
That which was to the world concealed ^
That book reveaPd the glorious plan
By which God savM the race ot man.
g. Of all the treasures here on earth,
This book is of the greatest worth ;
From age to age it handeth down,
As much as need to man be known.
4. The Bible is a light divine !
It makes a world of darkness shine .:,
And ev'ry chapter, line and page,
Can cast a light on ev'ry age.
5. Bless'd are the rays this light doth give,
And bless'd are they \\ ho do receive ;
This blessed light, this blessed heat,
C^n make our hopes and joys complet^T^
t96) OP THE WORD OF GOD»
HYMN CCCVIII C. M,
For the same.
r^ O ye my servants, go ye forth,
^^ This was the Saviour's charge ;
Preach ye my gospel o'er the earth,
And to the world at large.
2. Make known to all the sons of men
The charge which I have giv'n :
This doctrine unto all explain.
Which shews the way to heav'n.
3. My spirit shall attend the word.
As ye do make it known.
And prove that I am Christ the Lord^
The Father's only Son.
4. As Moses and the Prophets said,
Long as they prophecied,
Complete redemption I have made,
When I for sinners died.
5. Teach all the nations ev'ry where,
The aged and the youth ;
My counsels and my will declare,
And spread the gospel truth.
6. Bring life and peace into their sight,
Which they knew not before :
Turn them from darkness unto light.
From Satan and his pow'r.
7. This bless'd and sacred word of God,
Will give the troubled rest.
When publish'd to the world abroad^
Can make all nations blest.
I DECREASE OP THE CHUBCK. (29?
I; 3. O may that word of truth divine,
i'*With all its bright displays,
' In all our hearts with glory shine,
; And make us heirs of grace.
j JDECREASE OF THE CHURCH LAMENTED.
I HYMN CCCIX— C. M.
I TTNTO thy Zion, Lord, return,
' ^ And pardon all lier crimes :
! Weil we deserve to weep ajid mpurn,
In these distressing times.
I 2, Lord, hast thou hid thy gracious facel,
! From thy dear church below,
' Who is an object of disgrace,
i Deserving to be so.
; 8. We are like as the parched lands,
! And as the barren field :
I Where all the force of laboring hands
But thorns and briers yield.
4. Thy gospel word is much despis'd,.
And held in mere disdain ;
I The world and Satan have devis'd,
j To make thy gospel vain.
j 5. How fevi^ and feeble are thy saint%^
1 How full of doubts and fears I
The world our best devotion taints,
! And mingles with our pray Vs.
: 6. And when we join to sing and pray-^
And wait on thee our Lord ; *
Then Satan draws our minds away^
Wiien we should hear thy \yord^
298) HOPES OF THE CHURCH REVIVAL.
7. Return dear liord, with mighty powV,
Thy gospel work revive ;
Thy dying church to life restore,
In thee to grow and thrive.
HOPES OF THE CHURCH REVIVAL.
HYMN CCCX L. M.
THE Lord will build his church again,
And in his holy temple reign.
And let his waiting people see,
Her increase and prosperity.
% Tho' Zion's walls are broken down,
The Lord still claims her as his own ;
Not all the pow'rs of hell below
Can cause her final overthrow.
3. Should God appear to hide his face,
As if he would withdraw his grace ;
Yet he beholds with pitying eye,
And hears his people when they cry.
4. God will return to their relief.
Remove their sorrows and their grief:
They who his precious absence mourn,
Shall be rejoic'd at his return.
5. They who are griev'd when they behold
The church, declining, dead and cold :
Shall find, that God will still revive
His work, to keep his church alive.
6. His wisdom and his providence,
Will ever prove her sure defence ;
His promis'd aid, his promised pow'r
Will guard liis church for evermore„
I CROSSES AND AFFLICTIONS. (299
I 7. Remember us, O gracious Lord,
Who wait thy promises and word :
O cause thy gospel Hght to shine,
nrhat many thousands may be thine.
CROSSES AND AFFLICTIONS.
HYMN CCCXI.— C. M
WHAT crosses and afflictions meet,
Whilst we on earth abide ;
With Satan and the world beset.
And vex'd on ev'ry side.
2. Our toils and labours of this life,
Are great and numberless ;
Our disappointments, frets and strife.
Do ev' er mar our peace.
3. When we suppose we do possess
The things that works our joys ;
They prove the cause of our distress^
And are but trifling toys.
4. The w orld is but a vale of tears^
A scene of constant woe :
We live in constant dread and fears,
While we live here below.
5. With anxious cares our minds are filPd^
For life and health and food:
To such despairing thoughts we yield.
When we should trust to God.
6. Such frail and feeble creatures we,
We seek but never find,
Such treasures as we hope should be •
Real peace and joy ofmind»
^0) CROSSES A>'B AFPLICTI0:^8.
7. O mighty Saviour, graciorus Lord !
Bestow on us that powV :
That we may trust unto thy word/
And doubt and fear no more.
HYMNCCCXIL— L. M.
For the same.
WHY should my soul feci so dismay'd^
Or yield to doubts and slavish fear;
What e'er my God on me hath laid,
He will enable me to bear.
% I shall not sink beneath the loa^.
Or perish in the dreadful storm :
My hope and trust is to my God,
W ho is it then can do me harm ?
3. Tho' many doubts and fears arise.
Uke as a fierce destructive blast.
And overwhelm me with surprize,
They must be hush'd and laid at last.
4. Afflictions like a burning lake,
May fill my soul with fear and pain ;
My trust and confidence to shake,
Yet shall my trust in God remain.
B. To God the mighty Lord I calf,
When floorls of trouble do prevail,
And humbly to his feet I fall,
Whose help to me shall never faiL
6. Am I by all my friends forgot,
And left unto myself alone :
My blessed Lord forgets me not,
WW lets me know I am liif own.
' PRAISES TO GOD. (SOI
7. Almighty Saviour I am thine,
I give myself, my all to thee :
O make me willing to resign^
TTo all that thou dost lay on me.
i — .._ . .
i PRAISES TO GOD.
LI HYMN CCCX!II.~L. M.
ET all in heav'n their praises brings
All on the earth and in the seas^
lUnite and worship him our King,
And shew the wonders of his grace.
2. The brightest angels near his throne,
[With all the happy hosts above,
Delight to make his glories known.
And shew the greatness of his love.
a But O his love is greater still,
Than men or angels can concieve ;
None are so wise as to reveal
His boundless love, by which we live.
4. Immensely great and numberless.
Are the bless'd bounties of his hands:
The vilest sinners must confess,
Tho' they abuse his just commands.
6. Should we not love and praise that God,
On whom the hosts of heaven attend^
Yet condescends to our abode,
And visits us like as a friend.
HYMN CCCIV — C. M.
For the same.
1\/TY God, ray portion, and my love^
^^-*- My everlasting all,
Aa
t02) PRAISES TO GOD.
I Ve none but thee in heav'n above,
Or on this earthly ball.
2. What empt} things are all the skies.
And this inferior clod I
There's nothing here deserves my joys,
There's nothing like my God.
3. In vain the bright, the burning sun
Scatters his feeble light ;
'Tis thy sweet beam creates my noon ;
If thou withdraw^, 'tis night.
4. A.nd whilst upon my restless bed
Among the shades I roll.
If my Redeemer shows his head,
'Tis morning with my soul.
5. To thee we owe our wealth, and friends,
And health, and safe abode :
Thanks to thy name for meaner things ;
But they arc not my God.
6. How vain a toy is glittVing wealth,
If once compar'd to thee !
Or what's my safety or my health.
Or all my friends to me.
7. If I possessed the spacious earth.
And caird the stars my own ;
Without thy graces, and thyself,
^I were a wretch undone.
8. Let others stre.tch their arms like seas,
And grasp in all the shore.
Grant me the visits of thy face,
And I desire no more.
[WilHston'sseUction-
PRAISES TO GOD. (SOi
HYMN CCCXV— E. M.
For the same.
IT ET US join to praise our Muker,
^^-^ Let us worship him our King ;
JAnd with angels be partaker,
fAnd glad songs of praises sing.
I'See the wonders he has wrought !
'His grace exceeds ev'ry thought.
I 'i. Praise the Father who esteem'd us,
^Who is ever kind and good ;
IJPraise the Son who hath redeem'd us,
ijiBy the shedding of his blood :
^By his blessed Spirit's aid,
II Heirs of heaven we are made.
I 3. Let us join with ev'ry nation,
• And with all who praise the Lord ;
•Thank the Lord for our salvation.
And the knowledge of his word:
I For the word of life and peace,
I That of joy and happiness.
I 4. Praise the Lord for ev'ry blesslng^^
Which we constantly receive :
Grace and love is never missing ;
Let us praise him while we live ;
Worthless creatures as we are.
Yet the objects of his care.
5, Numberless are all his graces^
More than we can ever know;
Should we join to sing his praises.
Here with all on earth below :
304) PEAI3ES TO GOD4
All would fail to speak his worthy
Or to set his praises forth.
6. Praises be to God for ever,
Praise him all ye hosts above !
Grace and mercy faileth never :
With our God, the God of love.
Glory, honour, praise and pow'r^
Be to God for evermore.
HYMN CCCXVI.—P. M. E.
/or the same.
/^O ME let US praise our God !
^^ Like as the angels do :
And shew his love abroad
To all on earth below.
Our joyful son^s to God we raise,
A-nd humbly join to sing his praisCi
2. The mercies of our Lord
Are endless great and good ;
To us they e^er afford,
Salvation, life and food.
His promises are ever sure.
And will endure for evermore.
3. G^d shews his love and grace.
And makes his counsels known ;
To save the fallen race.
He sent his only Son ;
Who bled and died upon the tree,
To ransom us and set us free,
4. His spirit from above,
For Jesu's sake is giv'n J
CHAISES TO GOD.
Who fills our hearts with love.
And fits oiir souls for heav'n I
His blessed giils are then applied^
And we shall then be sanctihed.
5, What more should God bestow
To all the human race,
While they live here below.
Than to enjoy his grace ;
Such grace as can cause man to be
Happy to all eternity.
TE DEUM LAUDAMUS.^CCCXVIl
WE praise thee, O God ; we acknow-
ledge thee to be the Lord.
All the earth doth worship thee, the Father
everlasting.
To thee all Angels cry aloud ; the Heav-
ens, and all the Powers therein.
To thee, Cherubim and Seraphim con*
tjnually do cry,
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth,
Heaven and Earth are tull of the Majes-
ty of thy Glory.
The glorious company of the Apostles
praise thee.
The goodly fellowship of the Prophets
praise thee.
The noble army of Martyrs praise thee.
The holy Church, throughout all the=
world, doth acknowledge thec^
Aa2
306) PRAX9B« TO GOD,
The Father, of an infinite Majesty ;
Thine adorable, true, and only Son ;
Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter.
Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ.
Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father,
When thou tookest upon thee to deliver
man, thou didst humble thyself to be boro
of a Virgin.
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness
of death, thou didst open the Kingdom of
Heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in
the glory of the Father.
We believe that thou shalt come, to be
our Judge.
We therefore pray thee, help thy servants,
w^hom thou hast redeemed with thy precious
blood.
Make them to be numbered Vf'iih thy
saints, in glory everlasting.
O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine
heritage.
GoverH them, and lift them up for ever.
Day by day we magnify thee ;
And we w^orship thy name, ever, world
without end.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day
without sin.
O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy
upon us.
, PRAISES TO GOD, (307
O Lord, let thy mercy be upon us ; aa
GUI' trust is ill thee.
I O Lard, in thee have I trusted ; let me
never be coniounded.
iCommon Prayer Book.
HYMN CCCXVIII. — S. M.
I For the same.
If^OME, we that love the Lord,
^^ And let our joys be known ;
Join in a song with sweet accord,;
jAnd thus surround the throne.
I 2. The sorrows of the mind
'Be banish'd from the place !
i Religion never wa^ designed
'To make our pleasures less.
' S. Let those refuse to sing,
That never knew our God,
But fav'rites of the heav'nly King^
May speak their joys abroad.
4. The God that rules on high,
And thunders when he please,
That rides upon the stormy sky,,
And manages the seas,
5. This awful God is ours,
Our Father and our love,
He shall send down his heav'nly pow'rs
To carry us above.
6. There we shall see his face
And never;, never siH
388) FOR OFFICERS AS MAGiaTRATBS;&C.
There from the rivers of his grace
Drink endless pleasures in,
7, Yes, and before we rise
To that immortal state,
The thoughts of such amazing bliss
Should constant joys create,
8» The men of grace have found
Glory begun below,
Celestial fruits on earthly ground
From faith and hope may grow*
9. The hill of Zion yields
A thousand sacred sweets,
Before we reach the heav'nly fields
Or walk the golden streets,
10. Then let oar songs abound^
And ev'ry tear be dry ;
Were marching throu^hlmmanucFs ground
To fairer worlds on high.
CIVIL OFFICERS AS MAGISTRATES, 8fc.
HYMN CCCXIX, — L. M,
CINCE God has thus ordain'd it so,
^ That civil magistrates should be
To rule and govern men below.
As in his sacred word we see.
% Since such like office I do bear
To execute those civil laws.
• ton A MEETING OP A SYNOD^ &C. (309
May I be wise, just and sincere
To judge aright in evVy cause.
g. The Lord, grant me an upright heart,
A.nd with his blessed spirit guide :
JFo act the just impartial part,
j[nall whatever I must decide.
1 4. From none but thee my God indeed^
iSuch precious gifts 1 can obtain.
Nor gain the knowledge that I need
'ro judge between my fellow-men.
5. For this I pray and humbly ask
jMy God endow me with thy grace 1
iA.nd qualify me for the task,
\£o do my office in my place;
FOR A MEETING OF A SYNOD OR CON
vention of Clergy.
HYMN CCCXX.— C. M.
p<OME Holy Spirit condescend I
lO Tj^y presence let us feel ;
'Do thou thyself, O Lord attend !
hrhy will in us reveal.
I % Important is the cause for which :
IWe are assembled now ;
;Thy light and blessed word can teach
(That which we ought to do.
\ 3. To build the Church of Christ our Lord;
•The kingdom of his grace ;
To spread the knowledge of his word.
In evVy land and place.
810) FOR A MEETING OF A SYNOD, &C
4. O be our counsellor and guide I
May all that we conclude,
And evYy case that we decide,
Prove truly wise and good.
5 We should be truly wise indeed,
Endowed with heav'nly bliss,
Or we may never hope to speed
In such a work as this.
6. Therefore we join in humble pray V,
That we may understand
To build the Saviour's kingdom here :
The cause we have in hand.
HYMN CCCXXI.— C. M.
For the close of a Synod.
LET thanks and praises be to God,
For what we have enjoy 'd.
His blessings were on us bestow'd.
Whilst we were thus employed.
% In couns'ling on the needful plan,
To build his church below,
And shew the will of God to man,
As faithful teachers do.
3. We praise the Lord who gave us grace.
To call on him for aid ;
His presence rested on this place,
For which we humbly pray'd.
4. We trust we labour^ not in vain,
In all that we have done,
^Twas to instruct our fellow-men.
And make the Saviour known.
1
' FOa THOSE WHO AEE IMPRISONED. (311
fe. Lord, we thy servants now depart,
iiach one to take his charge ;
^ith the desires on our heart,
Thy kingdom to enlarge.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE IMPRISONED.
HYMN CCCXXII. L. M.
T ORD, how distressed is my mind
'^-^ To be within these walls confin'd ;
IVVhat griefs ami sorrows do I feel !
In this, my dark and loathsome cell.
j 2. While looking through this iron grat^,
jWith horrors I do meditate
On what my fate may be at last,
jWhen my confinement here is past.
3. I have despis'd thy holy laws,
itJntil it provM to be the cause
Of these, my troubles and distress :
Of shame, reproaches and disgrace.
4. And while I feel this just rebuke,
•Enable me to bear the stroke,
(And what my punishments may be :
iAs my offences bring^ on me.
j 5. d may this, my imprisonment,
! Cause me sincerely to repent ;
May thy afflicting rod and smart,
'Work godly sorrow in my heart.
6. For these the crimes that I have done^
My suff 'rings here cannot atone ;
Kot any thing but Jesu's blood
tJan gain for me the grace of God*
312)fOR THOSE WHO ARE TOBBBXBCUTEJ>.
7» A change of heart and living faith,
Fits me, for either life or death ;
By this I may be well prepared
To live or die, and meet my Lord,
FOR THOSE WHO ARE TO BE EXECUTED.
HYMN CCCXXIII C. M.
THY grace dear Saviour let me feel
And know my sins forgiv'n ;
0 stamp me with thy Spirit's seal I
To fit my soul lor heav'n.
2. My pardon sealed with thy bloody
Will set my soul at rest ;
To know that I am born of Crod,
Would make me truly blest.
3. Grant me a true and living faith^
In this, my fatal hour.
When I must feel the stroke of death
With all its weight and powV.
4. O may my trust in thee not fail,
But ever firmly stand ;
That passing through the gloomy vale,
1 reach the happy land.
5. And when this present life is o'er,
Then take me to thy home,
Where I shall be distressed no more
And death can never come.
6. May angels bear my soul aw ay^
To where my Saviour reigns.
Where neither death nor Satan may
Afflict my soal again»
(31S)
MILITARY HYMNS,
HYMN CCCXXIV— -CM.
An Officer or Soldier leaving his homt*
T'M call'd to camp to leave my home,
^ My friends and neighbours too :
And there await my fate and doom,
As many others do.
2. I march into the martial field,
And there to risk my Ufe !
Where men their bloody weapons wield
For battle, war and strife.
o. They, who to me are near and dear,
They weep, they grieve and mourn.
They live in dread and doubt and fear
That I might ne'er return.
4. Should this not fill a human breast ?
And bear upon the mind ;
I cannot help but feel distress'd,
For those I leave behind.
5. But so it is, I must submit.
What e'er my lot may be :
To bear the trials I inust meet ;
My Jesus strengthen me I
6. The sad effects of war I feel.
For sin my just reward ;
Yet if it be *my Maker's will.
My life may still be spar'd.
7. Lord, be with all of mine I pray,
And all of my concern !
And make us wise from day to day^
Thy righteous will to learn.
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314) MILITARY HYMKS; ^
HYMN CCCXXV._L. M.
For an Officer in camp. i
''T^HOU Rov'reign, great almighty Goi t!
-*■ From none but thee my Lord alone, j
My soul can be with grace endow'd,
To know thy will that should be done. ^
2. May I with reverence and fear I
As I am by thy precepts taught, ,
Perform the office I do bear, ^
Be true and faithful as I ought. •
3. Give me to know and understand ^
The charge committed to my trust ;
And when I have to give command : ^
May they be none but what are just ;
4. My duty I shall best fulfil,
And best defend my country's cause : 1
When first I shall have learnt thy will, ,
And live according to thy laws. |
5. As faithful heroes were of old, ■
Such as the Lord himself had chose' : ^,
Submissive, humble^ stout and bold, .;
"Who banish'd great and mighty foes. J
6 Like such as they, pray let me be ! |
Possess'd with such a godly mind ; |
A faithful servant unto thee, ;
And to thy blessed will resigii'd. -f
7. O make me wise to keep in view ! |
Thy holy will and righteous ways, ;'
And in my office strive to do,
All to thy honour and thy praise
MILITARY HYMNS. (SV.
T>E thou my safeguai'
^ My refuge, towV a
HYxMN CCCXXVI— C. M.
For a Soldier in camp.
d, O my God !
and shield ;
|The tents of war are my abode,
jSet in thiS martial field.
1 S. Ain I protected by the Lord,
|A.midst the loud alarm ;
A.nd wreathin is of the bloody sword,
jMy life is kept from harm.
3. Sh'juid thousands drop on ev'ry side,
A-nd strangle in their gore ;
lYet thou my God canst still provide,
|That I may i^e secure.
j 4. Make thine almighty arm my tnist,
•Let me on thee depend,
jWhilst I'm in duty bound and must :
jMy country's cause defend.
5, Make me resigned unto my fatej
'And patiently to bear,
IWith all the trials, I may meet,
[And hardships of a war*
I 6 For Jesu's sake my sins forgive ;
(Cause me thy love to know ;
Teach me a christian life to live,
A-s christian soldiers do.
I 7. I trust unto thy providence^
IThy promises I plead ;
jMy life is safe in thy defence,
|In ev'ry time of need.
S16) MILITARY HYMNS.
8. And should it be my lot and fate,
Here to resign my breath ;
May I be in that happy state :
To die with living faith.
HYMN CCCXXVII. C, M.
Thanksgiving for a safe return jrom, camp.
T>RAISE be unto my gracious Lord I
-*• Who heard my humble mourn,
Whose providence v» as my safeguard^
And causM my safe return.
2 Beset with dangers all around.
And threats of overthrow ;
But still a way for me was found.
That brought me safely through.
3* Whilst numbers of my fellow-men
Were hasten^ to the tomb,
And never will return again
To their respective home.
4. This proves the cause of great distress,
To those they left behind :
Their main support for temporal blisS;
ISo more on earth they find.
5. What better. Lord, am I than they !
Why was it not my case ?
To die abroad and stay away,
From this my home and place.
6. I was preserved by thy care,
But O ! I know not why ?
For I am vile as others are,
liike they, deserve to die.
POtl SEAPARII^G PERSONS. (Sl7
7. My God, how thankful should I be,
For all thy hand has wrought ;
Great are thy mercies unto me,
But I deserve them not.
8. Therefore I praise thee so much mor6^.
All praise to thee I give !
I will engage my utmost pow'r,
And thank thee while I live.
FOR SEAFARING PERSONS,
HYMNCCCXXVIir.—L M.
T ORD, I commit myself to thee !
•" And all I am unto thy care,
In towns or cities, land or sea !
Thou canst preserve me ev'ry where.
2 My life is evVy where secure,
While I remain in thy bless'd hands ^
Not death nor all of Satan's pow'r,
Can change thy great and just commands,
3. Since now it prov'd to be my lot.
Thus on the troubled seas to sail ;
And on the swelling waves to float,
Tossed and drove, with wind and gale.
4. When waves like mighty mountains rolL
When driven by a dreadful storm ;
Their furies thou canst soon control,
And guard and keep my life from harm,
5. VVhat e'er thy providence decrees.
My Lord, I will with patience wait i
To deal with me just as thou please,
AVill prove to me the best of fate,
Bb2
318) TOE SEAFARING PERSONS.
6. Should here my body find its grave,
If so my Lord, thou see it best ;
I pray my precious soul to save
And take her to thy place of rest.
7. But shouldst thou Lord deliver me,
And please to land me safe on shore ;
My hearty thanks and praise shall be :
To thee my God, for evermore I
HYx\IN CCCXXIX.— C, M.
For the same.
T ORD ! for the just thou dost provide ;
•^-^ Thou ai't their sure defence !
Eternal wisdom is their guide.
Their help Omnipotence. [roam,
2. Tho' they through foreign lands should
And breathe the tainted air
In burning climates, far from home ;
Yet thou, their God, art there.
3. Thy goodness SAveetens ev'ry soil.
Makes ev'ry country please ;
Thou on the snowy hills dost smile.
And smoothest the rugged seas !
4. When waves on waves to heav'n uprear'd
Defy'd the pilot's art ;
When terror in each face appeared.
And sorrow in each heart ;
6. To thee I rais'd my humble prayV 1
To snatch me from the grave !
I !bund thine ear not slow to hear,
Nor short thine arm to save !
JOURNEYING HYNNS. (319
6. Thou gav-st the word — ^the whids did
• The storms obeyM thy will, [cease.
The raging sea was hush'd in peace,
And evVy wave was still !
7. For this, my life in ev'ry state,
A life of praise shall be ;
And death, when death shall be my fate,
Shall join my soul to thee.
[Common I'rayer Book.
JOURNEriiyG HYMNS,
HYMN CCCXXX— L. M.
I Travel into distant lands,
There to discharge my trust and call ;
Cotiimit myself into thy hands.
To thee, my God, v/ho governs all.
2. All my concerns to tliee is known^
And what my occupations are.
May all in thy bless'd Name be done
With caution, love and holy fear.
3. Be with me Lord, from day to day,
Defend and guard my life from harm :
Grant grace and wisdom that I may
My duty and my call perform.
4. Take charge of aU I leave behind,
And let thy grace with them reside,
As thou ai-t gracious, good and kind,
For all their wants and needs provide,
5. Dangers compass me all around^
Where e'er I go in ev'ry place ;
320) JOURNEYING HYMNS.
No place of safety here is found,
Whilst I am here to run my race.
6. Whilst I remain on earth below^
My Ufe is but a pilgrimage :
I have to wander to and fro,
This world affords no certain stage.
7, But I shall find a constant home,
Where I shall be for ever blest,
When Christ my blessed Lord shall come^,
And take me home with him to rest.
HYiMN CCCXXXl.^C. M.
In time of being in a strange place.
I Sojourn as a stranger here,
My calling to attend ;
My Jesus, be thou ever near !
My guard, my shield and friend.
2. A. stranger here in distant land.
Of no friends here I know ;
Yet led by thy unerring hand
I shall pass safely through.
3. If thou my Lord, art still with me I
My journey will be blest ;
The more I place my trust in thee,
The more I feel at rest.
4. Thou Lord, dost see in evVy place.
In ev'ry place thou art !
In ev^ry land they find thy grace.
Who seek thee with their heart.
5. Thy providence point out their way^
Wherein they e'er shall speed ^
JOUBKBYING HYMNS. (321
They find thy hand from day to day,
As they may want or need.
6. Dear Lord, my case to thee is known,
' And what is for my good ;
I Teach me the way of sin to shun :
: At home or when abroad.
I , HYMN CCCXXXII— C. M.
j 2'hanJcs giving after Journeying.
THANK God, my journey now is o'er^
My travels now is past,
And safely I arrived once more.
To see my home at last.
2. What praises to my God is due,
What tribute can I pay
To God, who safely brought me through?
Whilst I have been away.
3. Supported by God's heavenly grace.
And kept from danger free :
I was conducted to the place.
Where I had need to be.
4. I thank my Lord, for the success,
His hand on me bestow'd ;
My office I discharged in peace,
For which I praise my God.
5. Thus through his mercy I was spar'd^
My Journey safe to end :
All praises be to thee my Lord;^
Who art my constant friend.
INVITING.
HYMN CCCXXXIII.—L. BL
LIFE is the time to serve the Lord,
The time t' insure the great reward,
And while the lamp holds out to burn,
The vilest sinner may return.
2. Life is the hour that God has giv'n
To 'scape from liel and fly to heav'n ;
The day Oi grace, and mortals may
Secure the blessings oi the day.
3. The living know that they must die.
But all the dead forgotten lie ;
Tiieir mem'i-y and their sense is gone,
Alike unknowing and unknown.
4» Their hatred and their love is lost,
Their envy bury'd in the dust ;
They have no share in all that's done
Beneath the circuit of the sun.
5 Then what my thoughts design to do,
My hands, with all your might pursue,
Since no device, nor work is found,
Nor faith, nor hope beneath the ground.
6. There are no acts of pardon past
In the cold grave to which we haste,
But darkness, death, and long despair
Reign in eternal silence there,
[Watts.
HYMN CCCXXXIV.— CM
For the same.
\7E humble souls, approach your God
^ With songs of sacred praise,
INVITING. (323
For he is good, supremely good,
And kind are all his ways.
2. All nature owns his guardian care,
In him we live and move ;
But nobler benefits declare
The wonders of his love.
3. He gave his Son, his only Son,
To ransom rebel worms ;
'TJs here he makes his goodness known
In its diviner forms.
4. To this dear refuge. Lord, we come,
^Tis here our hope relies ;
A safe defence, a peaceful home,
When storms of trouble rise.
5 Thine eye beholds with kind regard,
The souls who trust in thee ;
Their humble hope thou wilt rew^ard,
With bliss divinely free.
6. Great God, to thy Almighty love^
What honours shall we raise ?
Not all th' angelic songs above
Can render equal praise.
[Cormno-n Prayer Book.
HYMN CCCXXXV.— P. M. E.
For the same.
T>LOW ye the trumpet, blow^,
^ The gtadly solemn sound ;
Let all the nations know,
To earth's remotest bound.
The year of Jubilee ts come ;
Return, ye ransom'd sinners, home.
324) INVITING.
2. Extol the Lamb of God,
The sin-atoning Lamb,
Redemption by his blood
Thro' all the world proclaim :
The year of Jubilee, &c,
§. Ye, who have sold for nought,
The heritage above ;
Shall have it back unbought.
The gift of Jesu's love :
The year of Jubilee, &c.
4» Ye slaves of sin and hell^
Your Uberty receive ;
And safe in Jesus dwell.
And blest in Jesus live :
The year of Jubilee, &c.
5. The gospel trumpet hear,
The news of pard'ning grace :
Ye happy souls draw near.
Behold your Saviour's face :
The year of Jubilee, &c.
IJVilliston's seUetion.
HYMN CCCXXXVI. — L. M,
For the same.
^OME, sinners to the gospel feast ;
^^ Let ev'ry soul De Jesu's guest ;
Ye need not one be left behind ;
For God hath bidden all mankind.
2. Sent by my Lord, on you I call ;
The invitation is to all ,
' BLESSEDNESS OF GOSPEL TIMES. (3^5
! Gome all the world ! come, sinner, thou !
All things in Christ are ready now.
3. Come, all ye souls, by sin oppress'd,
JYe restless wandVers after rest ;
'Ye poor, and maim'd, and halt, and blind,.
In Christ a hearty welcome find.
; 4. My message as from God receive ;
iYe all may come to Christ and live,
iO let his love your hearts constrain^
|]Nor suffer him to die in vain !
5. His love is mighty to compel t
His conqu'ring love consent to feel ;
Yield to his love's redeeming powV^
And fight against your God no more,
6. See him set forth before your eycs^
That precious bleeding sacrifice !
His offer'd benefits embrace.
And freely now be sav'd by grace !
7. This is the time ; no more delay !
The invitation is to-day ;
Come in this moment, at his call,
And live for him who dyM for all !
[IViUiston^s selection^
THE BLESSEDNESS OF GOSPEL TIMES,
HYMN CCCXXXVII— S. M.
TTOW beauteous are their ie.Q,i,
XX Who stand on Zion's hill,
Who brings salvation on their tongues^
And words of peace reveal !
2. How charming is their voice 1
How sweet the tidings are !
c
S26) IN TIMB OF STORM.
'' Zion, behold thy Saviour King ;
f^He reigns and triumphs here.'^
8. How happy are our ears,
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found.
4. How blessed are our eyes,
That see this heav'nly light !
Prophets and kings desirM it long.
But died without the sight.
5. The watchmen join their voice.
And tuneful notes employ ;
Jerusalem breaks forth in songs,
And deserts learn the joy,
6. The L/ord makes bare his arm
Thro' all the earth abroad ;
Let ev'ry nation now behold
Their Saviour and their God.
[IVatts,
IN TIME OF STOBM.
HYMN CCCXXXVIIL— CM.
P RE AT God defend us in this storm,
^^ What blasts and thunder roar !
Since thou canst keep my life from harm
In this tremendous hour.
2. Alarming thus to view the skies,
Such gloomy aspects wear ;
The fearfullightning darts and flies.
And dazzles all tfeeair.
IN TIME OF STORMS. (327
S. Dear Lord this casts my spirits down^
When thus it is the case :
To hear such threats and see such frowns,
In this alarmed place.
4» Much more my sou! should feel afraid^
Yea, I should quite despair ;
Was not my hopes on Jesus stay'd,
Who guards me evVy where.
5. VVhen Satan with his storms prevail,
And tries his art and power ;
Let not my trust in Jesus fail,
^or give up evermore !
HYMN CCCXXXIX—L. \L
After the Storm is over.
THE Lord be praisM the storm is past (
Tiiat fearful and alarming blast :
That cloud of horror, black as night,
Is fled, and we enjoy the light.
2. A welcome change, for just before
We heard the fearful thunder roar ;
Despair beset us all around,
To hear and feel that awful sound.
3. The Lord was pleas'd to hear our cry^
And let his judgments pass us by ;
He look'd on us in our distress,
And caus'd our dreads and fears to cease.
4. We join to sing our Saviour's praise, I
Who has preserv'd us all our days :
In ev'ry dark and trying hour,
He guards against the tempter's powV,
(828)
IN TIME OF CONTINUAL DROUGHT
HYMNCCCXL—C.M.
LORD, look on this, our panting earth !
Behold our dying gi-ain :
Our land oppressM with cruel dearth,
And groans for want of rain.
2. Our land is like the barren sands,
Beneath the bum in g sky !
And all her products with'ring stands,
And evVy plant must die.
3. All living creatures feel distress'd,
And all their comfort fails ;
The whole of nature is oppress'd,
Because thy wTath prevails.
4. Thy judgments Lord ! are very just^
If thou shouldst never grant
A single rain to lay the dust,
That could revive a plant.
5. Our minds are fill'd with dread and fear^
And conscious of our guilt ;
The curses we deserve to bear,
They will, and must be felt,
6. O, we should feel a heavy hand I
A thing we never knew ;
Should drought continue in our land.
Till famine would ensue.
7. With us it soon may be the case
As elsewhere it hath been ;
Our wretched land in evVy place
Is filFd and stain'd with sin.
iS TIME OF CONTINUAL DROUGHT. (32^
8. Have mercy Lord, we humbly pray !
Send us a gracious rain.
O turn thy fearful threats away !
lievive our hopes again.
HYMN CCCXLI. C. M.
Tkanksoivin^ after a Drought.
Ohould we not thank and praise our God}
^ Who heard our humble cry,
Who has withdrawn his chastening rod,
And laid his thr earnings by.
2. The blessed rain the Lord hath sent^
Revived our scorching earth,
And put an end to our complaint :
And tears of fatal dearth.
3. Dae praise to God let us return.
For the refreshing rain.
We who like as our earth did mourn,
Are now revivM again.
4. Eternal praise to God Ave give.
In whose bless'd hands we are ;
Who still provides for us to live,
Unworthy as we are.
5. Had heav'n the rain from us withheld^
W'hat w^ould our case have been ?
A curse had rested on our fields :
Our just reward for sin.
6. Thanks be to God, it was his will
In mercy us to spare ^
And we enjoy his blessings still,
Unworthv as we are.
0c2
(330)
ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF GOD.
HYMN CCCXLII. L. M.
n^HE great command Jehovah gave^
-■' No other Gods but only me
Shall ye my chosen People have,
Your only trust in me shall be.
2. No graven image shall ye make,
Nor to isuch helpless creatures bow;
Nor them for your salvation take^
As the blind savage nations do.
8» Ye shall not take my Name in vain^
I am your just and holy Lord ;
UnpunishM ye cannot remain
Who thus profane my sacred word.
4. Remember well the Sabbath-day^
It is the day I have ordain'd
For men to spend in such a way r
That saving knowledge may be gain'd.
5. Honour thy parents with delight,
And help and succour them always ;
For that is lawful just and right :
Thou shalt be blest with length of days.
6. Thy fellow-man thou shalt not kill,
For Satan was a murd'rer first ;
All murd'rers do the Devil's will,
And like the devils shall be curs'd.
7. Thou shalt not steal nor yet defraud
Thy fellow -men of what they claim,
'Tis breaking of the law of God,
And brings on man both gnilt and shame,
l-ttE GLORY OP CHRIST. (3^1
8. Adultery that horrid act !
Commit thou not that shanu'tul deedj
They who are guilty of such tact.
Their ways unto destruction lead.
9. False evidence thou sha t not bear,
For that coald cost thy neighbour's liicy
In ev'ry cause the truth declare^
To settle all debates and strife.
10. Thy neighbour's w ife, nor w hat he hath
Thou shalt not covet, seek or crave ;
But trust the Lord for life and deaih.
And be content with what you have.
11. Great God to thee I humbly pray-
Fill us with holy fear and aw e ;
Make us afraid to disobey
Or break thy just and holy law.
THE GLORY OF CHRIST.
HYMN CCCXLIII. P, M. E.
REJOICE, the Lord is King,
Your God and king adore ;
Mortals give thanks, and sing,
And triumph evermore!
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voiccj
Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice^
2. Rejoice, the Saviour reigns,
The God of truth and love ;
When he had purged our stains.
He took his seat above ;
Lift up your hearts, lill;up your voice^
Rejoice aloud, ye saint?, rejoice.
^12) THE GLORY OF CHRIST.
3. His kingdom cannot fail,
He rales o'er earth and heaven ;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus given :
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice^
Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice.
4. He all his foes shall quell,
Shall all our sins destroy,
And every bosom swell
With pure seraphic joy ;
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice.
Rejoice aloud, ye saints, rejoice.
5. Rejoice in glorious hope,
Jesus, the Judge, shall come,
And take his servants up
To their eternal home ;
We soon shall hear th' Archangel's voice,
The trump of God shall sound, rejoice !
[JViliiston^s selecti&n^
HYMN CCCLXIV.— C. M.
For the same.
r^OME let us join our cheerful songs,
^ With angels round the throne ;
Ten thousand thousand are their tongues,
But all their joys are one.
2. Worthy the Lamb that dy'd, they cry,
To be exalted thus :
Worthy the Lamb, our lipg reply.
For he was slain for us.
BIRTHDAY, (3SS
3. Jesus is worthy to receive
Honour and pow'r divine ;
And blessings more than we can give^
jBe, Lord, for ever thine.
I 4, Let all that dwell above tlie sky,
;And air, and earth, and seas^
;Conspire to lift thy glories high,
(And speak thine endless praise.
5. The whole creation join in one,
To bless the sacred name
Of him that sits upon the throne,
And to adore the Lamb.
BIRTHDAY.
HVMN CCCXLV.— P. M. E.
/^ OD of my life to thee
'^ My cheerful soul I raise ;
Thy goodness bade me be,
And still prolongs my days :
jl see my natal hour return,
I And bless the day that I was born.
I 2. A clod of living earth,
I glorify thy name.
From whom alone my birth,
And all my blessings cam,e :
[Creating and preserving grace
(Let all that is within me praise.
I 8. Long as I live beneath,
j To thee, O let me live !
I To thee my evVy breath,
i la thanks and praises give :
334) PRAYER FOR MISlSTERS.
Whatever I have, whatever I am,.
Shall magnify my Maker's name,
4. My soul and all its powers,
Thine, wholly thine shall be ;
All, all my happy hours,
I consecrate to thee :
Me to thine image now restore,
And I shall praise thee evermore,
5. I wait thy will to do,
As angels do in heav'n ;
In Christ a creature new,
Eternally forgiven :
I wait thy righteous will to prove.
All sanctify'd by perfect love.
6. Then when the work is done,
The work of faith with pow'r,
Receive thy favoured son,
In death's triumphant hour :
Like Moses to thyself convey,
And kiss my raptured soul away.
pViliiston's seleciion.
PRAYER FOR MINISTERS.
HYMN CCCXLVI.— L. M.
TpATHER of mercies \ bow thine ear,
-■- Attentive to our earnest pray'r ;
We plead for those who plead for thee,
Successful pleaders may they be !
2. How great their work, how vast their
charge
Do thou their anxious souls enlarge ;
GEADLB HYMK, (Sg,
Theii* best acqiiiremcnts are our gain^
We share the blessmgs they obtain.
5. Clothe, therij with energy divine
«Their words, and let those words be thine
JTo them thy sacred truth reveal,
Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal.
4. Teach them to sow the precious seed,
•Teach them thy chosen flock to feed ;
iTeach thenl imniortal souls to gain —
iSouls that will well reward their pain.
I 5. Let thronging multitudes around,
Hear from their lips the joyful sound ;
!ln humble strains thy grace implore,
And feel thy new-creating pow^r.
6. Let sinners break their massy chains,
Distressed souls forget their pains ;
jXet light through distant realms be spread.
{And Zion rear her drooping head.
, [Common Prayer Book,
CRADLE HYMN.
HYMN CCCXLVII— C. M.
MY child lie still to rest and sleep,
God's angels are with thee ;
Who to thy bed and cradle keep,
Your safeguard they will be.
2. God IS your Father, good and kind,
Your life and breath he gave ;
] Jesus who was of humble mind.
Died for your soul to save.
I 3. Yes, Jesus was an infant too,
j When born in Bethlehem ;
366) CRADLE HYMK.
The Shepherd's they were glad to view
^Diat nVant when he came.
4. He in a stall and manger lay^ ,
Where cow's and oxen ied ;
He rested on the rugged hay,
Kot on a dow ny bed.
5 Thankful should be such babes indeed,
Who on this earth have got ;
Such beds and cradles as they need.
But Jesus had them not.
6. He was a truly lovely child.
Delightful to behold !
His countenance were meek and mild.
More choice than finest gold.
7. He came to make ail infants blest.
To learn them all his way^s ;
Dear chiM lie still, and sleep and resl
Till tbca canst sing his praise.
Ekr> OF THE HYXJTS.
PSALMS OF DAVID,
BY
jyR. WATTS,
AND OTHER AUTHORS.
PSALM I. — C. M,
The way and end of the Righteous and the Iflcked^
BLEST is the man who shuns the place
Where sinners love to meet ;
Who fears to tread their wicked ways,
And hates the scoffer's seat :
2 But in the statutes 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 gen'rous kind.
By living waters set.
Safe from the storms and blasting wind,
Enjoys a peaceful state,]
4f Green as the leaf and ever fair.
Shall his profession shine.
While fruit of holiness appear
Like clusters on the vine.
5 Not so the impious and unjust ;
What vain designs they form !
Their hopes are blown away like dust^
Or chaff before a storm.
6 Sinnevs in judgment shall not stand
Among the sons of grace,
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328) PSALM % 3.
When Christ the judge at his right hand
Appoints his saints a place.
7 His eye beholds the path they tread ;
His heart approves it well ;
But crooked ways of sinners lead
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PSALM II. — C. M.
Christ's Death and Resurrection
H Y did the nations join to slay
The Lord's anointed Son ^
Why did they cast his laws away.
And tread his gospel down ?
"2 The Lo;d that sits above the skies.
Derides their ra^e below,
lie speaks with vengeance in his eyes.
And strikes their spirits through.
3 « I call him my eternal Son,
** And raise him from the dead I
*« I make my holy hill his throne,
*< And wide his kingdom spread.
4 *' Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy
*' The ntmosi heat he7i lands ;
«« Thy lod of iron shall destroy
'« The rebel that withstands,'*
3 Be \vise, ye rulers of the earth.
Obey th' anointed Lord,
Adore the King of heavenly birth.
And tremble at his word.
6 With humble love address his throne.
For if he frown, ye die :
Those are secure, and those alone
Who on his grace rely.
PSALM III. — C. M.
A Morning Psalm.
MY God how many are my fears ?
How fast my fees increase ?
PSALM 4. (m
Jionspiring my eternal death.
They break my present peace.
: The lying tempter would persuade
There's no relief in heaven,
V.nd all my growing sins appear
Too great to be forgiven.
'< But thou, my glory, and my streng^Jj,
Shalt on the tempter tread.
Jhalt silence all my threat'ning guilt.
And raise my drooping head.
I [I cry'd, and i^rom the holy hill
He bow'd a listening ear
call'd my Father and my God,
And he subdu'd my fear.
> He ahed shoft slumbers on mine eyes.
In spite of all my foes ;
woke and wonder'd at the grace
That guarded my repose.]
I What the' the hosts of death and hell
All arm'd against me stood :
Perrors no more shall shake my soul ;
My refuge is my God.
Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace,
While I thy glory sing ;
^ly God has broke the serpent's teeth.
And death has lost his sting.
' Salvation to the Lord belongs.
His arm alone can save ;
blessings attend thy people here.
And reach beyond the grave,
PSALM IV. — C. M.
An Evening Psalm.
ORD, thou wilt hear me when I pra}'!
I am for ever thine :
'. fear before thee all the day.
Nor weuld I dare te sin.
UO) 1PSALM5.
2 And while I rest my weary head.
From cares and business free,
'Tis sweet conversing on my bed.
With mv own heart and thee.
3 I pay this evening sacrifice ;
And when my work is done,
Great God, my faith and hope relies
Upon thy grace alone.
4 Thus with my thoughts composed to peace,
I'll give mine eyes to sleep :
Thy hanJ in safety keeps my days.
And will my slumbers keep.
PSALM V. — C. M.
For the Lord's Bay Morning.
LORD, in the morning ihou shalt hear
My voice ascending high ;
To thee will I direct my pray'r.
To -hee lift up mine eye.
-2 Up to the heav'ns where Christ is gone
To pleaci fo; all his saints,
Pje--eafi:i ; at his Father's throne
Oar songs and our complaints.
3 Thou art a God, before whose sight
The wicked shall not stand ;
Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight.
Nor dwell ai thy right hand.
-4 But to I'ly House will I resort.
To tast? thy mercies there.;
I will frequent thine holy court.
And worship in thy fear.
5 O may ...v spirit guide my feet.
In ways of righteousness.
Make v ery pa h of duty strait.
And pliin before my face.
€ My watchful enemies combine
To te-nnt mv feet astray ;
They fiauter with a bise de.ngn.
To make my soul their prey.
PSALM a (341
? Lord, crush the serpent in the dust.
And all his plots destroy :
I While those that in thy mercy trust,
jl For ever shout for joy.
iS The men that love and fear thy name,
I Shall see their hopes fulfill'd ;
!The mighty God will compass them
I . With favour as a shield.
PSALM VI. — C. M.
1 Complaint in Sicknesr
IN anger. Lord, do not chastise,
^ Withdraw the dreadful storm ;
Nor let thine awful wrath arise
' Against a feeble worm.
2 My soul bow'd down with heavy cares.
My flesh with pain oppress'd ;
My couch is witness to my tears.
My tears forbid my rest.
3 Sorrow and grief wear out my days ;
I waste the night with cries,
And count the minutes as they pass,
'Till the slow morning rise.
4 Shall I be still tormented more ?
My eyes consum'd with grief :
How long, ray God, how long, before
Thine hand afford relief ?
5 He hears his mourning children speak.
He pities all our groans ;
And saves us for his mercy's sake.
And heals our broken bones.
6 The virtue of his sovereign word.
Restores our fainting breath ;
For silent graves praise not the Lord^
Nor is he known in death.
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U2)
PSALM ir.
PSALM VII. — C. M.
God's Care of his People, and Punishments oj Per-
secutors.
M/ trust is in my heavnly friend.
My hope in thee my God :
Rise and my helpless life defend,
F;om those that seek my blood,
2 With insolence and fury they.
My soul to pieces tear.
As hungry lions rend the prey.
When no deliverer's near.
3 If e'er my pride provok'd them first.
Or once abus'd my foe,
Then let them tread my life to dust.
And lay my honour low.
4 If there be malice found in me,
I know thy piercing eyes ;
I should not dare appeal to thee.
Nor ask my God to rise.
5 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand.
Their pride and pow'r control ;
Awake to judgment, and command
Deliv'rance for my soul.
d Let sinners and their wicked rage
Be humbled to the dust :
Shall not the God of truth engage
To vindicate the just?
7 He knows the heart, he tries the reins.
He will defend th' upright :
His sharpest arrows he ordains
Against the sons of spite.
S Tho' leagu'd in guile their malice spread,
A snare before my way :
Their mischiefs on their impious head.
His vengeance shall repay.
9 That cruel persecuting race
Must feel his dreadful sword ;
Awake my soul, and praise the grace
►AiidjusticeoftheLoftD,
PSALM 8. (343
PSALM VIII. — C. M.
Christ*s Condescension and Glorification.
J I Lo'd, our Lord, how wond'rous great
^^ Is thine exalted name !
The glories of thy heav'nly state
i Let men and babes proclaim.
2 When I behold thy works on high, i
The moon that rules the night.
And shining stars that grace the sky.
Those moving worlds of light.
5 Lord, what is man, or all his race.
Who dwells so far below,
T'hat thou should'st visit him with grace.
And love his nature so ?
■4 That thine eternal Son should bear
To take a mortal form,
.Made lower than his angels are.
To save a dying worm ?
5 [Yet while he liv'd on earth unknown.
And men would not adore.
Behold obedient nature own.
His Godhead and his pow'r,
€ The waves lay spread beneath his feet ;
And fish at his command,
JBring their large shoals to Petei^^s net,
Bring tribute to his hand.
7 These lesser glories of the Son,
Shone through the fleshy cloud ;
2Jow we behold him on his throne.
And men confess him God.
% Let him with majesty be crown'd.
Who bow'd his head to death ;
And his eternal honours found,
From all things that have breath.
^ Jesus, our Lord, how wond'rous gr^«
Is thine exalted name !
The glories of thy heav'nly state
Let the whole e«irth proclaim.
Mi) PSALM S.
PSALM IX. — O. M.
Wrath and Mercy from the Judgment Seat*
'^^'y ITH my whole heart I'll raise my song,
' ^ Thy wonders I'll proclaim,
Thoii sov'reign judge of right and wrong
Wilt put thy foes to shame.
2 I'll singthv majesty and grace ;
My God prepares his throne
To jud^^e the Avorld in righteousness.
And make his \ en i;eauce known.
3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove
For all the poor oppress'd ;
To save the people of his love.
And jx:e the wea' y rest.
4 The men that know thy name will trust
In thy abundant grace ;
For thou has ne'er forsook the just.
Who humblv seek thy face.
5 Sing praises to the lighteous Lord,
Who dwells in Zion^s Hill,
Who executes his threat'ning word.
Whose works his grace fulfil.
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PART II.— C. M.
7'he Wisd)m and Equity of Providence.
I-IEN the great Judge, supreme andjust,
Shall once enquire for blood
The humble souls that mourn indust.
Shall find a faithful God
7 He from the dreadful gates of death
Does his own children raise :
In Zinn''3 gates with cheerful breath.
They sing their Father's praise.
8 His foes shall fall with heedless feet.
Into the pit they made ;
And sinners perish in the net
That their own hands have spread.
PSALM 10. {US
I Thus by thy judgment, mighty God,
I Are thy deep counsels known :
jVhen men of mischief are destroy 'd,
I! In snares that were their own.
I 0 The wicked shall sink down to hell ;
Ij Thy wrath devour the lands
That dare forget thee, or rebel
i Against thy known commands.
j:l Though saints to sore distress are brought,
1 And wait, and long complain.
Their cries shall never be forgot,
Nor shall their hopes be vain.
2 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat,
I To judge and save the poor ;
Let nations tremble at thy feet,
' And man prevail no more.
13 Thy thunder shall affright the proud,
• And put their hearts to pain.
Make them confess, that thou art God,
I And they but feeble men.]
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PSALM X. — C. M.
Prayer heard, and Saints saved,
H Y doth the Lord depart so far.
And why conceal his face.
When great calamities appear,
1 And times of deep distress ?
2 Lord, shall the wicked still deride
Thy justice and thy laws ?
Shall they advance their heads in pride.
And slight their nghteous cause ?
3 They cast thy judgments from their sight
And then insult the poor :
They boast in their exalted height.
That they sh vll fall no more.
4 Arise, O God, lift up thine hand
Attend our humble cry ;
346) PSALM 11.
No enemy shall dare to stand.
When God ascends on high.
5 Why do the men of malice rage.
And say with foolish pride.
The God of heaven will ne^er engage
To Jig At on Zion^s side ?
6 But thou for ever art our Lord ;
And powrful is thine hand.
As when the Heathens felt thy sword.
And perish'd from thy land.
7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray.
And cause thine ear to hear ;
Accept the vows thy children pay.
And free thy saints from fear.
8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress.
No more despise the just ;
And mighty sinners shall confess.
They are but earth and dust,
PSALM XI. — L» M.
God loves the Righteous, and hates the Iftckedt,
MY refuge is the God of love ;
Why do my foes insult and cry.
Fly like a timorous trembrmg dove.
To distant to u^ds or mountains fly ?
2 If >;oveinment be once destroy'd,
(This firm foundation of our peace)
And violence makes justice void.
Where shall the dghteous seek redress ?
3 The Lord in hca-'nhas fix<dhis throne.
His eye surveys the world below :
To him all mortal things are known ;
His eve-lids search our spirits through.
4 If he afflicts his saints so far.
To prove their love awdtry their grace.
What may the bold transgressors fear ?
His soul abhors their wicked ways.
PSALM 12. (317
5 On impious wretches he shall rain
Sulphurous flames of wasting ('oath.
Such as he kindled on the plain
Of Sodom, with his angry breath.
6 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls
\Vhose thoughts and actions are sincere,
jAnd with a gracious eye beholds
jjThe men that his own image bear.
PSALM XII. — C. M.
Complaint oj a general Corruption of Manners.
HELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail.
Religion loses ground !
'The sons of violence prevail.
And treacheries abound.
12 Their oaths and promises they break,
• Yet act the flatterer's part ;
[With fair deceitful lips they speak,
' And with a double heart!!
3 If we reprove some hate ul lie,
i They scorn our faithful word :
!*« Are not our lips our own,'''' they cry,
\ «* And who shall he our Lord P^
4 Scoffers appear on ev-ry side,
' Where a vile race of men
Is rais'd to seats ot pow'r and pride.
And bears the sword in vain,
5 Lord, when iniquities abound.
And blasphemy -rows bold,
When faith is rarely to be found.
And love is waxen cold :
6 Is not thy chariot hastening on 1
Hast thou not given the sign ?
May we not trust and live upon
A promise so divine ?
7 ♦' Yes, saith the Lord, now v.'ill I rise,
♦« And make the oppressors flee^
348)
PSALM !§•
f« I shall appear to their surprise,
*« And set my servants free."
8 Thy word, like silver sev'n times try<d.
Through ages shall endure :
The men that in thy truth confide,
Shall find thy promise sure.
PSALM XIII. — C. M.
Complaint tender the Temptation of the VeviL
HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face }
My God, how long delay ?
When shall I feel those heavnly rays
That chase my fears away ?
2 How long shall my poor laboring soul
Wrestle and toil in vain ?
Thy woi'd can all my foes control.
And ease my raging pain.
3 See how the Prince of darkness tries
All his malicious arts ;
He spreads a mist around mine eyes,
And throws his fiery darts.
4 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield.
My soul in safety keep ;
Make haste before mine eyes are seal'd
In death^s eternal sleep.
5 How would the tempter boast aloud.
Should I become his prey !
Behold the sons of hell gi'ow proud
To see thy long delay.
6 But they shall fly at thy rebuke.
And Satan hide his head ;
He knows the terrors of thy look.
And hears thy voice with dread.
7 Thou wilt display that sov'reign grace
Whence all ray comforts spring :
I shall employ my lips in praise,
And thy salvation sing.
PSALM 14, (S13
PSALM XIV. — C. M.
By Nature all men are Sinners.
FOOLS, in their hearts believe and say,
<« That all religion's vain,
'*« There is no God that reigns on high,
' <' Or minds th' affairs of men.'*
'2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane^
Corrupt discourse proceeds ;
And in their impious hands are found
Abominable deeds,
3 Thfe Lord, from his celestial throne
Look'd down on things below.
To find the man that sought his grace.
Or did his justice know.
4 By nature all are gone astray.
Their practice all the same ;
There's none that fears his Maker's hand^
There's none that loves his name.
5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, -()(
Their slanders never cease ;
How swift to mischief are their feet :
Nor know the paths of peace.
6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root)
Tn ev'ry heart are found ;
Nor can they bear diviner fruit,
'Till grace refine the ground.
PART IL— C. M.
The Folly of Persecutors.
7 A RE sinners now so senseless grew©
_t\_ That they the saints devour ?
And never worship a<- thy throne.
Nor fear thine awful pow'r ?
8 Great God, appear to their surprise.
Reveal thy dreadful name ;
Let them no more thy wrath despise,
Nor turn our hope to shame.
9 Dost thou not dwell among the just B
And yet our foes deride.
ii6o) PSALM 16, IQ.
That we should make thy name our trust.;
Great God, confound their pride.
10 O that the joyful day was come
To finish our distress !
When God shall bring his children home..
Our songs shall never cease.
PSALM XV. — C. M
Character of a Saint,
WHO shall inhabit in thy hill,
O God of holiness ?
Whom will the Lord admit to dwell
So near his throne oT grace.
2 The man that walks in pious ways.
And works with righteous hands ;
That trusts his Maker's promis'd grace.
And follows his commands.
3 He speaks the meaning of his hearty,
Nor slanders with his tongue ;
Will scarce believe an ill report.
Nor do his nei^ihbour wrong.
4) The wealthy ainnerhe contemns.
Loves all that fear the Lord ;
And tho' to his own hurt he swears.
Still he performs his word.
6 His hands disdain a golden bribe.
And never wrong the poor ;
'This man shall dwell with God on earth.
And find his heav'n secure.
PSALM XV!» — L» M»
Confession of our Poverty ; and, Saints the best
Company.
PRESERVE me, Lord, in time of need^
For succour to thy throne I flee.
PSALM le, (S51
But have no merits there to plead ;
{My goodness cannot reach to thee.
2 Ort have mv heart and tongue confest
f How empty and how poor I am ;
My praise can never make thee blest,
,Nor add new ■j;lories to thy name.
1 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do ;
; The^^eare the company I keep,
! These are the choicest friends I know.
'4 Let others choose the sons of mirth
I To give a relish to their wine :
i love the men of heav'nly birth.
Whose thoughts and language are divine.
PART II. — L. M.
■ Christ's All-sufficiency.
f. T'TOW fast their guilt and sorrows rise,
A 1. Who haste to seek some idol-god \
I will not taste their sac ifice.
Their oflF'rings of forbidden blood.
6 My God provides a richer cup.
And nobler food to live upon :
He for my hfe has offerM up
Jesu-i, his best beloved Son,
7 Jlis love is my perpetual feast ;
By day his counsels 2^uide me right ;
And be his name fo^' ever blest,
Who gives me sweet advice by night,
8 I set him still before mine eyes ;
At my right hand he stands prepar'd
To keep my soul from all surprise.
And be my everlasting guard.
PART III.^-L. M»
Coura-re in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection,-
9 "WTtTHEN God is nigh, my faith is strong*
T T His arm is my almighty prop ;
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PSALM 17,
Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue.
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
10 Though in the dust I lay my head.
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead.
Nor lose thv children in the grave.
11 My flesh shall thy first call obey.
Shake off the dust, and rise on high ;
Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous way
Up to the throne above the sky.
12 There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nlyjoys through all the place.
PSA.LM XVII.— L. M.
The Sinner's Portion and Saint's Hops^
LORD, I am thine : but thou wilt prove
My faith^ my patience and my love ;
When men of spite against me join.
They are the sword the hand is thine,
2 Their hope and portion lie below ;
'Tis all the happiness they know,
^Tis all they seek ; they take their shares-;
And leave the rest among their heirs.
3 What sinners value, I resign ;
liord, 'tis enough that thou art mine ;
I shall behold thy blissful face,
And stand complete in righteousness.
4 This life's a dream, an empty show;
But the bright world to which I go.
Hath joys substantial and sincere ;
When shall I wake and find me there ?
5 O glorious hour ! O blest abode !
i shall be near and like my God ;
And flesh and sin no more control
The sacred pleasures of the souL
PSALM 18, p^
j^ My flesh shall slumber in the ground,
Tili the last trumpet's joyful sound :
Then burst the chains with sweet surpri^
•And in my Saviour's image rise.
PSALM XVIII. — L. IVf.
Deliverance from Despair.
THE E will I love, O Lord, my strength.
My rock, my tow'r, my high defence^
Thy mighty arm shall be my trust,.
For I have found salvation thence.
2 Death, and the terrors of the grave-.
Stood round me with their dismal shade j
While floous of high temptation rose.
And made my sinking soul afr&.id.
3 I saw the op'ning gates of hell.
With endless pains and sorrows there,
(Which none but they that feel can tell)
Wliile I was hurry'd to despair.
4 In my distress 1 call'd my God,
"When I could scarce believe him mine ;
He bow'd his ear to my complaint ;
And prov'd his saving grace divine,
5 [With speed he flev/ to my relief.
As on a cherub's wing he rode ;
Awful, and bright as lightning, shone
The face of my deliv'rer, God.
6 Temptations fled at his rebuke.
The blast of his Almighty breath :
He sent salvation fiom on high.
And drew me from the deeps of death.]
7 Great were my fears, my foes were great.
Much was their strength, and more their va.g^:f.
But Christ, my Lord, is conqu'ror still
In all the wars the proud can wage.
■i iVly song for ever shall record
"I'hat terrible, that joyful hour •;
Be ^
S51) PSALM 18',
And give the glory to the Lord
Due to his mercy and his pow'r.
PART II«— L. M»
Sincerity proved and rewarded.
9 T ORD, thou hast seen my soul sincere,
JLi Hast made thy truth and love appear ;
Before mine eyes I set thy laws,
And thou hast own'd my righteous cause.
10 Since I have learn'd thy holy ways,
I've walk'd upright before thy face :
Or if my feet did 'e'er depart, *
Thy love reclaim'd my wand'ring heart.
11 What sore temptations broke my rest i
What wars and strugglings in my breast !
But through thy grace that reigns within,
I guard against my darling sin.
12 That sin that close besets me still.
That works and strives against my will ;
When shall thy spirit's sov'reign pow'r
Destroy it, that it rise no more.
13 With an impartialhand, the Lord
Deals out to mortals their reward :
The kind and faithful sauls shall find
A God as faithful and as kind.
14 And men that love revenge shall know,
God hath an arm ofvengeance too :
The just and pure, shall ever say.
Thou art more pure, more just than they.
PART III. — L. M.
Rejoice in God,
15 TUST are thy ways, and true thy w^ord,
♦I Great Rock of my secure abode :
Who is a God beside the Lord
Or where*s a refuge like our God ?
16 'Tis he that girds me with his mighty
Givea me his holy sword to wield i
TSALM la (355
And while with sin and hell I fight,
Spreads his salvation for my shield.
17 He lives and blessings crown hisreigU;
The God of my salvation lives.
The dai'k designs of hell arc vain :
While heav'nly peace my Father gives,
18 Before the scoffers of the age,
I will exalt my Father's name.
Nor tremble at their mighty rage.
But meet reproach, and bear the shame,
19 To David and his royal seed
Thy grace for ever shall extend ;
Thy love to saints, in Christ their head.
Knows not a limit, nor an end.
PSALM XIX. — S. M.
The Book of Nature." and Scripture.
BEHOLD the lofty sky,
Declares its maker God,
And all the stari'y works on high
Proclaim his pow'r abroad.
2 The darkness and the light
Still keep their course the same ;
While night to day and day to night
Divinely teach his name.
3 In ev'ry diff'rent land
Their gen'ral voice is known :
They show the wonders of his handj
And orders of his throne.
4 Ye Christian lands, rejoice.
Here he reveals his word ;
We are not left to nature's voice
To bid us know the Lord.
5 His statutes and commands
Are set before our eyes,
He puts his gospel in our hands^
Where our salvation lies.
356^ PSALM lb',
6 His laws are just and pure.
His truth without deceit ;
His promises tor ever sure.
And his rewards are great,
7 Not honey to the taste
Affords so much delight ;
Nor gold that has the furnace pasS'^
So much allures the sight.
S While of thy works I sing.
Thy glory to proclaim.
Accept the praise, my God, my King|
in my Redeemer's name. '
PART II. — S. M.
God'' word most excellent.
9 T>E HOLD the morning sun
X3 Begins his glorious way j
His beams through all the nations run^
And life aiidliglit convey.
10 But where the gospel comes.
It spreads diviner light,
it calls dead sinners from their tombs.
And gives the blind their sight.
11 How perfect is thy word 1
And all thy judgments just.
For ever sure thy promise. Lord,
And men securely trust.
12 My gracious God, how plain
Are thy directions giv'n !
Q may I never read in vain.
But find the path to hcay'n 1
13 1 heard thy word with love.
And I would fain obey :
Send thy good spirit from above
To guide me lest I stray.
14 O who can ever find
The errors of his ways ?
Yet with a bold presumptuous mind
I would ncyt dare transsress.
PSALM 20, (357
15 Warn me of ev'ry sin,
I Forgive my secret faults.
And cleanse this guilty soul of mine,
i Whose crimes exceed my thoughts,
;16 While with my heart and tongue
1 I spread thy praise abroad ;
Accept the worship and the song.
My Saviour and my God.
PSALM XX. — L. M.
Prayey^ and Hopt qfVictoi^y,
NOW may the God of pow*r and grace
Attend his people's humble cry !
\\Jekovak hears when Israel prays,
I And brings deliv'rance from on high.
j 2 The name of Jacobus God defends,
jWhen bucklers fail and brazen walls ;
jl He from his sanctuary sends
'Succour and stren<^th when Zion calls.
!3 Well he remembers all aur sighs,
iHis love exceeds our best deserts :
His love accepts the sacrifice
I Of humble groans and broken hearts.
4 In his salvation is our hope.
An 1 in the name of Isrue/'s God,
Our troops shall lift thei banners up.
Our natives spread their flags abroad.
i 5 Some trust in horses train'd for war,
j And some of chariots make their boast j
j Our surest expectations are
• From thee, the Lord ofheav'nly hosts*
j 6 f O may the mem'ry of thy name
I In.^pire our armies for the fight !
Our foes shall fall and die with shame ;
Or quit the field with coward flight.]
7 Now save as. Lord, f>o n slavish fear^^
Now let our hopes be firm and strong?
SBS) PSALM 21, ^2.
Till thy salvation shall appear,
And joy and triumph raise the song.
I
PSALM XXI. — C. M.
National Blessings acknowJedired.
IV thee, great God, with songs of praise.
Our favour'd realms rejoice
Aud, blest with thy salvaUon, raise
To heav'n their cheerful voice.
^ Thy sure defence, th o' nations rOUttd,
Hath spread our lising name,
And all our feeble efforts crown'd
With freedom and wit-h fame.
3 In deep distress our injiu-'d land •
Implo! "d thy povv'r to save ;
Fo'^ life we pray'd ; thy bounteous hand
The timely blessing gave.
4 Thy mighty arm, eternal Pow'r,
Oppos'd their deadly aim.
In mercy swept them from our shore.
And spread their sails with shame,
5 On thee, in want, in woe or pain,
Our hearts alone rely ;
Our rights thy mercy vvill maintain.
And all our wants supply..
6 Thus, Lord, thy wond'rous pow'r declare;
And still exalt thy fame ;
While we glad songs of praise prepare.
For thine Almighty name.
PSALM XXII. — C, M,
The Suff'enngs and Death of Christ.
WHY has my God my soul forsook,
Vor will a smile afford ?
(Thus Da^nd once in anguish spoke,.
And thus our dying Lord.)
PSALM 22. iSBB
\3 Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell
' Among Lb}' piaising saints,
[ yet thou canst hear our groan as welj,
j Ai>d pity our complaints.
.^ Oaf fathers trusted in thy name, ^
i' And great deliv'rance found:
'sAnd I'm a worm despis'd of men.
And ti odden to the ground.
4f With shaking head they pass me by^
And lau^^h my soul to scorn :
In vain ke trusts in God, they cry,
(, Neglected ajid forlorn.
.5 But thou art he who form'd my fleg,h,
i By thine almighty word ; '
j And since I hung upon the breast
I My hope is in the Lord,
' 6 Why will my father hide his ffice
j When foes sUnd threat'ning roun^_,
In the dark hour of deep distress,
' And not a helper found ?
f' 7 Behold thy darling left among
The cruel and the proud,
j By ^oes encompass'd fierce and strong.
As lions roaring loud,
8 From earth and hell my sorrows meetj
To multiply the smart ;
Thev nail my hands, they pierce my feet>
And try to vex ray heait
9 Yet ir thy sov'reign hand let loose
The rage of earth and hell.
Why will my heav'nly Father bruise
The son he loves so well?
10 My God, if possible it be,
Withhold this bitter cup ;
But I resign my will to thee.
And drink the sorrows up.
i-1 My heart dissolves with pangs unknowiV>
In groans I waste my breath ;
360) PSALM 22.
Thy heavy hand has brought me down^
Low as the dust of death.
22 Father, I give my spirit up.
And trust it in thy hand :
My dying flesh shall rest in hope
And rise at thy command.
PAET II. — C. M»
Christ* s Sufferings and Exaltation.
13
i^ l\JOW from the roaring liorCs ^^.gef
X T it 0 Lord, protect thij Son,
<« Nor leave thy darling to engage
*< The powers cf hell alone.'"
14- Thus did our suffering Saviour pray
With mighty cries ana tears,
God heard him in the dreadful day.
And chas'd away his fears.
15 Great was the vict'ry of his death.
His throne exalted high ;
And all the kindreds of the earth
Shall worship or shall die.
16 A num'rous offspring must arise
From his expiring groans ;
They shall he ceckon'd in his eyes
For daughters and for sons.
17 The meek and humble souls shall see
His table richly spread ;
And all that seek the Lord shall be
With joys immortal fed.
IS The isles shall know the righteousness
Of our incarnate God,
And nations yet unborn prafess
Salvation in his blood.
PSALM 23, 24. (661
; PSALM XXIII. — C. M.
Gud our ■'^hephet U.
MY Shepherd will supply my need,
Jehovah, is his name ;
In pastures fresh he makes me feed,
1 Beside the living stream.
2 A<t biiings my wand 'ring spirit back
When 1 forsake his ways,
i And leads me for his mercy's sake,
j In paths of truth and grace.
'3 When I walkthrough the shades of death.
Thy presence is my stay ;
!One word o thy supporting bieath
' Dnves all niy fears away.
14 Thy hand in 'ight of all my foes
Doth still my table sprea^ ;
,My cup with bles'^ings ove. flows,
j Thine oil anoints ray head.
|5 The sure provisions of my God
Attend me all my days ;
;0 may thy house be mine abode.
! And all my work be praise !
!6 There would 1 find a settled raet,
! (While others 2:0 and come)
No more a strange*: or a guest, j.
But hke a child at home. f^T^j^^^HT
PSALM XXIV. — L. M.
i Saints Dwell in Heaven.
THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's,
And men and worms, and beasts and birds ;
JHe rais'd the building on the seas,
[; And gave it for tlieir dwelling-place.
1'2 But there's a brighter world on high,
'iThy palace, Lor-l, above the sky ;
I Who shall ascend that blest abode,
i| And dwell so near his Maker, God ?
362) PSALM 25.
3 He that abhors and fears to sin.
Whose heart is pu e, whose hands are clean,
^ Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless,
AnJ clothe his soul vith righteousness,
4 These are the men, the pious race.
That seek the God oi Jacob's face ;
These shall enjoy the blissful sight
And dwell in everlasting light.
5 Rejoice ye shining worlds on higb^
Behold the King of glory nigh ;
Who can this King of glory be ?
The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he.
6 Yeheav'nly gates, your leaves display.
To make the Lord, the Saviour's way :
L.aden with spoils from earth and hell.
The Conqu'ror comes with God to dwell*.
7 Rais'd from the dead in awful state.
He opens heav'n's eternal gate.
To give his saints ablest abode.
Near their Redeemer and their God.
PSALM XXV. S M*
Waitins; for Pardon and Direction'
I LIFT my soul to God,
My trust is in his name ;
Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still ti'iumph in my shame.
2 Sin and the pow'rs of hell
Persuade me to despair j
Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well
That I may 'scape the snare,
3 From beams of dawning light
Till ev'nins; shades arise.
For thy salvation, Lord, I wait.
With ever-longing eyes.
4 Remember all thy s;;race.
And lead me in thy truth ;
Forgive the sins of riper days.
And follies of ray youth*
PSALM 25. (368
I 5 The Lord is iiist and kind,
[j The meek shall learn his ways,
I And ev'ry humble sinner find
II The methods of his grace.
^6 For his own goodness' sake
I He saves my soul from shame :
(He pardons (tho' my guilt be great)
Thro' my Redeemer's name.
PART II. — S. M.
Divine Instruction^
7 TT^THERE shall the man be found,
W That fears t' offend his God,
That loves the gospel's joyful sound.
And trembles at the rod ?
8 The Lord shall make him know
The secrets of his heart.
The wonders of his cov'nant show.
And all his love impart.
9 The dealings of his pow'r
Are truth and mercy still.
With such as keep his cov'nant sure->
And love to do his will.
10 Their souls shall dwell at ease
Before their Maker's face.
Their seed shall taste the promises
In their extensive grace.
! PART III. — S. M.
I Distress of Soul.
11
I UTt^INE eyes and my desire
'I jJ/a. Are ever to the Lord ;
j I love to plead his promis'd grace
1 And rest upon his word.
[12 Turn, turn thee to my soul,
' Bring thy salvation near ;
g64) PSALM 26.
When will thy hand assist my feet
To "sea; e the deadly snare i
13 When shall the sov'reign grace
Of iny tbigiv'ing God,
R.^store me from those dang'rous ways
Mv wand'ring feet have trod ?
14 The tumult of my ihoughts
Doth but enlarge my uoe ;
My spiiit Ian 'lishes, my heart
Is de-olate and low.
15 With ev'ry morning light
My sorrow now begins ;
Look on my anguish and my pain.
And pardon all mv sins
16 Behold the hosts o" hell.
How c-uel is their hate !
Against my life they rise, and join
Their fury with deceit.
17 Oh keep my soul from death,
Nar put my hope to -hame,
FoT' I have plac'd my only trust
In my Redeemer's rame.
18 With humble faith I wait
To see 'hy 'ace a -ain ;
Oi fsraWxt shall ne'er be said.
He sought the Lord in vain,
PSALM XXVI. — L. M,
Self-examination.
JUO(iE me, O Loi-d, and prove my ways,
Aad try my reins, a^id try my heart :
Mv faith upon thy pi omise slays.
Nor from thy law my feet depart.
2 ' hate to walk, I hate to sit
With men o^' vanity and lies :
The scoffer and the hypocrite
Are the abhorrence of mine eyes.
PSALM 27, (36^
'3 Amongst thy saints will I appear
Array'din robes of innocence ;
But when I stand before thy bar.
The blood of Christ is my defence.
f4 I love thy habitation, Lord,
■The temple where thine honours dwell ;
jThere shall I hear thy holy word,
JAnd there thy works of wonder tell.
5 Let not my soul be join'd at last
I With men of treachery and blood,
(Since I my days on earth have past
! Among the saints and near my God.
PSALM XXVII. — C. M.
i The Church is our Delight and Safeti
\ fin HE Lord of glory is my light,
, X And my salvation too ;
jGod is my stiength ; nor will I fear
! What all my foes can do.
j * One privilege my heart desires ;
Ob grant me mine abode
Among the churches ofthy saints.
The temples of my God.
3 There shall I oifer ray requests
And see thy beauty still :
Shall hear thy messages of love.
And there enqiiire thy will.
4 When troubles rise, and storms appear,
I There may his children hide ;
'God has a strong pavilion, where
j He makes my soul abide.
|5 Now shall my head be hfted high
I Above my foes around,
I And songs of joy and victory
j Within thy temple sound.
i Ff2
S66) PSALM 27, 28.
PART II. — C. M^
Prayer and Hope,
$ OOON as I heard my father say,
KJ *' Ye children, seek my grace,**
My heart reply'd without delay,
<* /'// seek my Father'' s face."
7 Let not thy face be hid from me.
Nor frown my soul away ;
God of my life, I fly to thee
In a distressing day.
8 Should friends and kindred near and deft*
Leave me to want or die,
My God will make my life his care.
And all my need supply.
9 My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief,
/Had not my soul believ'd.
To see thy grace provide relief.
Nor was my hope deceiv'd.
10 Wait 6n the Lord, ye trembling saints.
And keep your courage up ;
He'll raise your spirit when it faints.
And far exceed your hope.
PSALM XXVIII. — L. M.
God the Refuge of the Afflicted^
TO thee, O Lord, I raise my cries :
My fervent pray'r in mercy hear ;
For ruin waits my trembling soul.
If thou refuse a gracious ear.
2 When suppliant tow'rd thy holy hill,
I lift my mournful hands to pray.
Afford thy grace, nor drive me still,
' Witk^impious hypocrites away.
3 To sons of falsehood, that despise
The works and wonders of thy reign>
PSALM 29. (367
•Thy vengeance gives the due reward,
/And sinks their souls to endless pain.
It* But, ever blessed be the Lord,
'i Whose mercy hears my mournful voice,
IflWy heart, that trusted in his word,
wJn his salvation shall rejoice.
(5 Let ev'ry saint, .n sore distress,
JBy faith approach his Saviour, God :
iJThen grant, O Lord, thy pard'ning grace^
:| Ajid feed thy church with heav'nly food.
PSALM XXIX. — L. M.
{! Storm and Thunder.
GIVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame,
Give to the Lord renown and pow'r,
j Ascribe due honours to his name,
|/ And his eternal might adore.
; 2 The Lord proclaims his pow'r aloud
I Thro' ev'ry ocean, ev'ry land ;
, His voice divides the wat'ry cloud.
And lightn ngs blaze at his command.
3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind;,
I^ay the wide forest bare around ;
The fearful hart, and frighted hind,
liCap at the terror of the sound,
4 To Lebanon he turns his voice.
And lo, the stately cedars break ;
The mountains tremble at the noise.
The valleys roar, the deserts quake.
5 The Lord sits sov'reign on the floodi>
The thund'rer, reigns for ever king ;
But makes his church his blest abode.
Where we his awful glories sing.
6 In gentler language, there the Lord
The counsel of his grace imparts ;
Amidst the raging storm, his word
Sfjeaks peace and c«ura|^e to our feearts^
368)
PSALM 30.
PSALM XXX — L. M.
Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed,
I WILL extol thee. Lord, on high.
At thy comm nd diseases fly :
W'iO but a God can speak and save
From the dark horde, s of ^he grave ?
2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, apd prove
How large his grace, how kind his love;
Let all vour pow'rs rejoice, and tiace
The wond'rous records of his grace.
3 ;iis anger but a moment stays ;
His love is life and length of days :
Tno' gri^f and tears the night employ.
The morning star restores the joy.
F
PART II — L. M.
Health, Sickness and Recovery*
IRM was my health, my day was bright.
And 1 presum'd 'twould ne'er be night :
Fondly I said within my heart,
f^'P/easure and peace, shall ne''er depart*'
5 But I forgot *hine am was strong.
Which made my mountain stand so long;
Soon as thy face began to hide,
My health was gone, my comforts died.
6 I cried aloud to thee my God
«< What canst thou profit by my blood ?
*< Deep in the dust can I declare
♦< Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there?
7 <' Heir me, O God of grace, 1 said,
*« And bring me from among the dead :'^
Thy w^ord rebuk'd the pains I felt.
Thy pavd'nmg love remov'd my guilt.
8 My groans and tears, and forms of woe^
Are iurn'd to joy and praises now ;
PSALM 31. (369
I throw my sackcloth on the ground,
lAnd ease and gladness gird me round.
,9 x\Ty tongue, the glory of my frame,
'Shall ne'er be silent of thy name ;
Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heav'n
iPor sickness heal'd and sins forgiv'n.
PSALM XXXI. — C. M.
Deliverance from Death-
TO thee, O God of truth and love.
My spirit I commit ;
Thou hast redeem' d my soul from death^
And sav'd me from the pit.
2 Despair and comfort, hope and fear
' Maintain'd a doubtful strife ;
While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd
To take away my life.
j 3 '< My time is in thy hand, I cry'd.
; •* Ihouah I draw near the dust ;*'
Thou art the refuge waere 1 hide,
; The God in whom 1 trust.
4 Oh make thy reconciled face
Upon thy servant shine,
And save me for thy mercy's sake.
For I'm entirely thine.
5 'Twas in my haste, my spirit said,
«* I must despair ana die,
" I am cut off before thine eyes;
But thou hast heard my cry.
6 Thy goodness how divinely free !
How sweet thy smiling face.
To those that fear thy majesty.
And trust thy promis'd grace.
7 Oh love the Lord, all ye his saints.
And sing his praises loud ;
He'll bend his ear to your complaints-,
And recompense the proud.
370) PSALM 31, 82.
PART II. — C. M.
Deliverance from Slander and Reproach,
8 "]%/r ^ heart rejoices in thy name,
ItJ. My God, my heav nly trust ;
Thou hast preserved me free trom shame,
Mme honour from the dust
9 < ' My Ufe is spent with grief, I cry 'd,
*« My years consum'd in groans,
(t My strength decays, mine eyes are dry*d,
*' And sor/ovv wastes my bones. '*
10 Among mine enemies my name
A proverb vile was grown.
While to my neighbou;s I become
Forgotten an„ unknown.
11 Slander and fear on ev'ry side,
Seiz'd ana beset me round,
I to thy throne of grace apply'd.
And speedy rescue found.
12 Ho -V gi eat dehv'rancethou hast wrought
Before tne sons of men !
The lying lips .o silence brought.
And made their boasting vain !
13 Thy children from the strife of tongues
Shall thy pavilion hide.
Guard them from iniamy and wrongs.
And crush the sons of pride.
14 Within thy secret presence Lord,
Let are for ever dwell ;
No fenced city, wall'd and barr'd
Secures a saint so well.
PSALM XXXII.— 'C. M.
Free Pardon and Sincere Obedience,
HOW blest the man to whom his God
No mo e imputes his sin,
But vvash'd in the Redeemer's blood
Hath made his garments clean 1
PSALM 33* (371
2 And blest beyond expression he,
\ Whose debts arc thus discharg'd ;
, While from the guilty bondage tree
i He feels his soul enlarg'd.
3 His spirit hates deceit and lies.
His words are all sincere :
I He guards his heart, he guards his eyes,
To keep his conscience clear,
4 While I my inward guilt supprest,
1 No quiet could I find ;
: Thy wrath lay burning in my breast.
And rack'd my tortur'd mind.
5 Then i confess'd my troubled thoughts^
My secret sins reveaPd,
Thy pard'ning grace forgave my faults.
Thy grace my pardon seal'd.
6 This shall invite thy saints to pray ;
When like a raging flood
Temptations rise, our strength and stay
Is a forgiving God,
PSALM XXXIII. — C. M.
Works of Creation and Providence,
REJOICE, ye righteous, in the Lord,
This work belongs to you :
Sing of his name, his ways, his word.
How holy, just and true !
2 His mercy and his righteousness
Let heav'n and earth proclaim :
His works of nature and of grace
Reveal his wond'rous name.
3 His word, with energy divine.
Those heav'nly arches spread.
Bade stairy hosts around them shine.
And light the heav'ns pervade.
4 He taught the swelling waves to fiov;
To their appointed deep ;
372) PSALM 33.
Bade raging seas their limits know.
And still their station keep
5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth.
With fear before him stand ;
He spake, and nature took its birth.
And rests on his command.
6 He scorns the angry nation's rage.
And breaks their vain designs ;
His counsel stands thro' ev'ry age.
And in full glory shines.
PART II. — C. M.
Creatures vain ; and God All-sufficierU,
7 T^LEST is the nation, where the Lord
j3 Hath fix'd his gracious throne ;
Where he reveals his heav'nly word.
And calls their tribes his own,
8 His eye, with infinite survey.
Does the whole world behold ;
Hetorm'd us all of equal clay.
And knows our feeble mould.
9 Kings are notrescu'd by the force
Of armies from the grave :
Nor speed nor courage of a horse
Can his bold rider save.
30 Vain is the strength of beasts or men.
Nor springs our safety thence ;
But holy souls from God obtain
A strong and sure defence.
11 God is their fear, and God their trust:
When plagues or famine spread.
His watchful eye secures the just.
Among ten thousand dead.
12 Lord, let our hearts in thee rejoice.
And bless us from thy throne ;
For we have made thy word our choice ;
And trust thy grace alone.
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PSALM XXXIV.— L. M.
Goofs care of his Saint:/,
LORD, I will bless thee all my days.
Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue ;
My soul shall glory in thy grace,
While saints rejoice to hear the song,
:}2 Come, magnify the Lord with me,
Letev'ry heart exalt his name ;
il sought th' etetnal God, and he
llHas not expos'd my hope to shame.
j(3 I told him all my secret grief,
i/My secret groanings reach'd his ears ;
j He gave my inward pains relief,
I And calm'd the tumult of my fears.
4 To him the poor lift up their eyes.
With heav'nly joy their faces shine,
A beam of mercies from the skies
Fills them with light and love divine.
5 His holy angels pitch their tents
Around the men that serve the L.ord ;
Oh fear and love him, all his samts,
Taste of his grace, and trust his wqrd.
6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with pairt
And hunger, roar through ail the wood ;
But none shall seek the Lord in vain.
Nor want supplies of all real good.
PART II. — L. M.
Religious Education,
"^ /CHILDREN, in years or knowledge young,
Vy Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue.
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
8 If you desire length of days.
And peace to crown your mortal state.
Restrain your feet from impious way?.
Your lips'from slander and deceit.
SU) PSALM 35. "
9 The eyes of God regard his samts.
His ears aie open to their cries ;
He scl5 his frowrang face against
The sons of violence ana li.;s.
10 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with hi*- grace is ever nigh ;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.
11 He tells their tears, he counts their groans^
Hi- Son redeems their souls from death ;
His spirit heals their broken bones.
His praise employs their tuneful breath.
PSALM XXXV. — C. M.
Love to Enemies.
BEHOLD the love, the gen'rous love
That ho'y David shows ;
Behold his kind compassion move
For his afflicted foes
2 When they are sick, his soul complains>
And seems to feel the smart ;
The spirit of the gospel reigns.
And melts his pious heart,
3 How did his flowing tears condole
As for a brother dead !
And fasting mortify'd his soul.
While for their life he pray'd.
4 They groan'd, and curst him on their bedj
Yet still he pleads and mourns*;
And double blessings on his head
The righteous God returns.
5 O, glorious type of heav'nly grace!
Thus Christ the Lord appears ;
While sinners curse, the Saviour prays^
And pities them with tears.
6 He, the true David, FsraTs king.
Blest and belov'd of God,
PSALM 36, §7. (875
Fo Save us rebels dead in sin
Paid his own dearest blood.
■ PSALM XXXVI. — L. M.
ji The Perfections and Providence of God.
' tflGH in the heav'ns, eternal God,
n Thy goodness in full glory shines ;
I'hy truth shall break through ev'ry cloud
iJl'hat veils and darkens thy designs.
jjj For ever firm thy Justice stanas,
iiA.s mountains their foundations keep ;
i Wise are the wouders oi thy hand.
Thy judgments are a mighty deep.
'3 Thy providence is kind and large,
jlBoth man and beast thy bounty share ;
' The whole creation h^ thy charge.
But saints are thy peculiar care.
;4 My God, how excellent thy grace !
(Whence all our hope and comfort springs ;
•The sons oi Adam in distress,
jFly to the shadow of thy -vings.
5 From the provisions of thy house
We shall be fed with sweet repast ;
hrhere mercy like a river flows.
Ana b ings salvation to our taste.
6 Life, likea fountain ricn and free.
Springs f-om the picsence Oi my Lord ;
jAnd in thy light our souls shall see
The glories promis'd in thy word.
PSALM XXXVII. — C. M.
The Cure of Envy, Fretfdness and Unheli^
WHY should I vex my soul, and fiet
To see the wicked i-ise ?
Or envy sinners waxing great,
By violence and lies J
376) PSALM 37.
2 As flowVy grass cut down at noon.
Before the e\ 'ning fades.
So shall their glories vanish soon.
In everlasting shades.
3 Then let me make the Lord my trust.
And practise all that's good;
iSo shall I dwell among the just.
And he'll provide me food.
4 I to my God my ways commit.
And cheerful wait his will ;
Thy hand which guides my doubtful feet^
Shall my desires fulfil.
3 Mine innocence shalt thou display.
And make thy judgments known.
Fair as the light of dawning day.
And glorious as the noon.
6 The meek at last the earth possess.
And aie the heirs of heav'n ;
True riches, with abundant peace.
To humble souls are giv'n.
7 Rest in the Lord, and keep his way.
Nor let your anger rise,
Though Providence should long delay.
To punish haughty vice.
8 Let sinners join to break your peace.
And plot, and rage, and foam ;
The Lord derides thep, for he sees
Their day of vengeance come.
9 They have drawn out the threatening sword.
Have bent the murd'rous bow.
To slay the men that fear the Lord,
And bring the righteous low.
10 My God shall break their bows, and burn
Their persecuting darts,
ghall their own swords against them turn,
And pierce their stubboi'n hearts.
PSALM 87. (377
f ART H. — C. M.
( 1 Charity to the Poor.
IjtlT^HY doth the wealthy wicked boast,
■ T T And grow profanely bold ?
iThe meanest portion of the just.
Excels the sinner's gold.
12 The wicked borrows of his friends,
I But ne'er designs to pay;
jThe saint is merciful and lends,
I Nor turns the poor away.
13 His alms with lib'ral heart he gives
j Amongst the sons of need ;
,His mem'ry to long ages lives,
j And blessed is his seed.
;14j His lips abhor to talk profane.
To slander or defraud ;
His ready tongue declares to men
( What he has learn'd of God.
'15 The law and gospel of the Lord
! Deep in his heart abide ;
[Led by the spirit and the word
His feet shall never slide.
[16 When sinners fall, the righteous stand
Preserv'd t'rom ev'ry snare ;
They shall possess the promis'd land.
And dwell for ever there.
PART III. — C. M.
The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked*
\1 lY/TY God, the steps of pious men
JItI. Are order'd by thy will :
Though they should fall, they rise again.
Thy hand supports them still.
18 The Lord dehghts to see their ways.
Their virtues he approves ;
He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace^
Nor leave the men he loves.
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S78) PSALM 88;
19 The heav'nly heritage is theirs.
Their portion and iheir home ,
He feasts them now, anl makes them heifg
Of blessings long to come-
20 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men.
Nor fear when tyrants frown ;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain.
When justice casts them down,
21 Tne huughly sinner have I seen.
Not fearing man nor God,
Like a tall Bay-tree fair and green.
Spreading his arms abroad.
22 And lo he vanish'd from the ground,
Destroy'd by hands unseen ;
No"" root, nor branch, nor leaf was found
Where all that pride had been.
23 But mark the man of righteousness.
His sev'ral steps attend ;
True pleasure runs thro' all his ways.
And peacetul is his end.
PSALM XXXVIII. C. M*
Guilt of Conscience and Relief
AMIDST thy wrath remember love.
Res. ore thy servant. Lord,
Nor let a Father's chast'ning prove
Like a 1 avenger's sword.
2 Thine arrows stick within my heart.
My flesh is soiely prest ;
Between ' he sorrows and the smart
JVly spirit finds no rest.
3 My sins a heavy load appear.
And o'er mv head are gone ;
Too heavy they for me to bear.
Too hard foi me t' atone.
4- My thoughts are like a troubled s^
That sinks my comforts down ^
PSALM 39. <37:0
I
•And 1 go mourning all the day
I Beneaih my Faihei's frown.
'5 Lord, I am weaken'd and dismay'd, »
None of my pow'rs are whole ;
^My wounds with piercing anguish bleed,
' The anguish of my soul. ^
6 All my desires to thee are known,
I Thine eye counts ev'ry tear,
.And ev'ry sigh and ev'ry groan
I Is noUc'd by thine ear.
(7 Thou art my God, my only hope ;
My God will hear my cry,
My God will bear my spirit up
When Satan bids me die,
[8 My foes rejoice whene'er I slide,
To see my virtue fail ;
They raise their pleasures aad theiv pride.
Whene'er their wiles prevail.
9 But I'll confess my guilty ways.
And grieve for all my sin ;
I'll mourn how weak the seeds of grace.
And beg support divine.
10 My God, forgive my follies past.
And be ibr ever nigh ;
O Lord of my salvation haste,
Before thy servant die.]
PSALM XXXIX. — C. M.
Watchfulness over the Tongue.
THUS I resolv'd before the Lord,
'" Now will I watch my tongue,
«' Lest i let slip one sinful word,
<' Or do my neighbour wrong."
5 Whene'er constrain'd awhile to stay
With men of lives profane,
I'll set a double guard that day.
Nor let my talk be vain,
380) PSALM sa
3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoiFers should th' occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.
4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be over-aw'd,
But let the scofhng sinners hear
That we can speak for God.
PART II. — C. M.
The Vaniixj of Man as Mortal.
■•> rriE AC H me the measure of my days,
JL Thou Maker of my frame;
I. would survey life's narrow space»
And learn how frail I am.
6 A span is all that we can boast.
An inch or two of time :
Man is but vanity and dust
In all his flow'r and prime.
7 See the vain race of mortals move
Like shadows o'er the plain :
They rage and strive, desire and lOve,
But all the noise is vain.
S Some walk in honour's gaudy show.
Some dig for golden ore.
They toil foi heirs, they know not who.
And strait are seen no more.
0 What should I wish or wait for then
From creatures, eartn and dust ?
They make our expectations vain.
And disappoint our trust..
10 Now I forbid my carnal hope.
My fond desires recall ;
1 give my mortal int'rest up.
And make my God my all.
PSALM 89,40. (§8,1
PART III. — C. M.
Sick-Bed Devotion.
11 f~^ OD of my life, look gently dowi^
\jr iJeholti the pains 1 ieel ;
But I am dumb before thy throne.
Nor daie aispute thy will.
12 Diseases are thy servants. Lord,
They come at thy command ;
I'll not attempt a murm'ring word.
Against thy chast'ning hand.
13 Vet I may plead with humble cries^
Reaiove thy sharp rebukes :
My strength consumes, my spirit dies.
Through thy lepeated strokes.
14 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hanq[j,
We moulder to the dust ;
Our feeble pow'rs can ne'er withstand.
And all oar beauty's lost.
.15 I'm but a stranger here below.
As ail my fathers were ;
May I be well prepar'd to go.
When I thy summons hear !
16 But if my life be spar'd awhile
Before my last remov^e.
Thy praise shall be my bus'ness stilj.
And I'll declare thy love.
PSALM XL. C» M*
A Song' of Dehverancefrom great Distress.
Waited patient for the Lord,
„ ile bow'd to hear my cry ;
He saw me esting on his word.
And bi ought salvation nigh.
2 He rais'd me ,rom a honid pit,
Where mourning long 1 lay.
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S82) PSALM 40.
And from my bonds reieas'dmy feet.
Deep bonds of miry claj'.
3 Finn on a rock he made me stand.
And taught my cheerful tongue
To praise the wonders of his hand.
In a new tnankful song.
4 I'll spread his works of grace abroad
The saints with joy shall hear.
And sinners 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 hoars enough
Their numbers to repeat.
6 When I'm affli led, poor and low.
And light aad peace depart.
My God beholds my heavy woe.
And bears me on his neart.
PART II. — C. M.
The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ.
7 fTlHUS saith the Lord, " your work is vain.^
X " Give your burnt^off' rings o'er,
-*' In dying goats and bullocks slain
*« My soul delights no more."
8 Then spake the Saviour "Lo I'm herft
"My God, to do thy will ;
** Whate'er thy sacred books declare
" Thy servant shall fulfil.
9 *' Thy law is ever in my sight,
*' I keep it near my heart ;
«« Mine eyes are open'd with delight
«* To what thy lips impart."
10 And see the blest Redeemer comes,
Th' eternal Son appears,
And at th' appointed time assumes
The body God prepares.
PSALM 41. (S83
11 Much he reveal'd his Father^s grace,
And much his truth he show'd,
And.preach'd the way of righteousness
Where great assemblies stood.
12 His Father's honour touch'd his hearty
He pity'd sinners' cries,
And to fultil a Saviour's part
Was made a sacrifice.
13 No blood of beasts on altars shed.
Could wash the conscience clean.
But the rich sacviftce he paid
Atones for all our sin.
14 Then was the great salvation spreads
And Satan's kingdom shook ;
Thus by the woman's piomis'd seed
The serpent's head was broke.
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PSALM XLI. — L. M.
Charity to the Poor*
LEST is the man, whose breast can move^
x\nd melt with pity to the poor,
! Whose soul, by sympathizing love.
Feels what his fellow saints endure.
2 His heart contrives for their relief
I More good than his own hands can do ;
j He in the time of gen'ral grief
' Shall find the Lord hath mercy too.
1 3 His soul shall live secure on earth
jiWith sacred blessings on his head,
I When drought, and pestilence, and dearth,
; Around him multiply their dead.
;4 Or if he languish on his couch,
I God will pronounce his sins forgiv'n,
(Will save him with a healing touchy
:Or take his willing: soul to heav'n.
384) PSALM 4^.
PSALM XLII. — C. M.
Desertion and Hope.
WITH earnest lonj^inas of the raind^
My God, to thee I look;
So pants the hunted hart to find.
And taste the cooling brook.
2 When shall I see thy courts of grace.
And meet my God again ?
So long an absence from thy face
My heart endures with pain.
3 Temptations vex my weary soul.
And tears are my repar-t ;
The foe insults without control,
^^ And whereas your God at last /**
4 'Tis with a mournful pleasure now
I think on ancient days :
Then to thy house did numbers go.
And all our work was praise.
5 But why, my soul, sunk down so far
Beneath this heavy load ?
My spirit, why indulge despair.
And sin against my God ?
6 Hope in the Lord whose mighty hand
Can all thy woes remove ;
For I shall yet before him stand.
And sing restoring love.
PART 11. — L. M.
Blelancholy Thoughts reproved,
"? ~\/Wy spirit sinks within me, Lord,
J.? A But I will call thy name to mind.
And times of past distress record.
When I have found my God was kind.
8 Huge troubles vvith tumult'ous noise
Swell like a sea, and round me spread ;
The rising waves drown all my joys.
And roll tremend'ous o'er my head.
PSALM 43. (38^
9 Yet will the Lord command his live/
When 1 address his Ihtone hy day,
NoV in the ni«,ht his grace remove ; •,
The night shall hear me sing and pray.
10 I'll cast myself before his feet.
And say, "my God, my heav'nly rock,
«< Why doth thy love so long forget
«The souUhat groans beneath thy stroke?'
11 Pll chide my heart that sinks so low.
Why should my soul indulge her grief 5
Hope in the Lord and praise him too;
He is my rest, my sure relief.
12 My God, my most exceeding joy.
Thy hght and truth shall guide me still.
Thy word shall my best thoughts employ.
And lead me to thine heav'nly hill.
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PSALM XLIII. — C. M.
Safety in Divine Protection.
UDGEme, O God, and plead ray cause_,
Against a sinful lace
From vile oppression and deceit
Secure me by thy grace.
2 On thee my steadfast hope depends.
And am I -left to mourn ?
To sink in sorrows, and in vain
Implore thy kind return r
5 O send thy light to guide my feet^
And bid thy truth appear.
Conduct me to thy holy hill.
To taste thy mercies there.
4 Then to thy altar, O my God,
My joyful feet shall rise.
And my triumphant songs shall praise
The God that rules the skies.
5 Sink not my soul, beneath th)' fear,
jNor yield to weak despair ;
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588)
PSALM 44.
For I shall liVe t6 praise the Lord,
And bless his u^uardian care.
PSALM XLIV. — C. M-.
The Church's Compiaini in Persecut'wTi.
LORD, we have heard thy works of old
i^hy works of pow'i and grace,
"When to our ears our fathers told.
The wonders of their days.
2 They saw the beaut'ous "^churches rise.
The sp'-eading gospel run ;
While light and gloiy from the skies
Through all their temples shone.
S ^r- God they boasted all the day,
■\ad m a cheerful throng
Did thousands meet to praise and pray.
And grace was all their song..
4 Bu^ now our souls areseiz'd with shame.
Confusion fills our face.
To hear the enemy blaspheme,
And ^ools veproach thy grace,
5 Yet have we not forgot our God,
Nor falselv deolt wnth heav'n,
No'- have our teps declin'd the road
Of duty thou hast giv'n.
6 Tboujh dragons all aroimd us roar
W^th thei'^ destructive breath,
And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore^
HaH by the sates o^ death.
7 Wp are expos'd all day to die,
A.? martyrs for thy name ;
As sheer ^or slauo;bter bound we lie,
An-^ "/ait ♦he^kindling flame.
8 Aw^Ve. arise, almighty Lord,
Why "^"eeps thy wonted grace ?
Why should wc seem like men abhor'^^
Or banish'd from thy face ?
PSALM 45. cm
9 Wilt them for ever cast us off.
And ^till neglect our ciie^i :
JFoi ever hide ttnne heav'nly love
From our afflicted eyes ?
10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'<Jj
And uies upon the ground ;
Ki»e or our help, lebuke the proud, .
And all their pow'is confound.
11 R'jueem us froux perpetual shame,
Ou/ Saviour ana our God ;
We plead the honours of thy name.
The merits of thy blood.
PSAliM XLV. — I/. M.
The Glory of Cu/ist, and I^ owe r oj his Gcsi>:*i
NOW be my hea.t inspir'd to sing
Th^ glories of my Saviour King ;
Jesus the iiord ; how heav'nly fair
His .onn ! bow bright his beauties are!
2 O'er all the sons ol human race
He shines with tar superior grace,
JLov e from his lips divinely flows.
And blessings all his state compose.
3 Dress thee in arms most mighty liord.
Gird on the terror of thy sword ;
In majesty ana glory ride
Wiih truth and meekness at thy side,
4 Thineanger, like a pointed dart.
Shall pierce the foes of stubborn hearty
Or words of mercy kind and sweet
jShall melt the rebels at thy feet,
(5 Thy throne, O God, for eve ^ stands,
JGrace is the sceptre in thy hanas ;
;Thy laws and works are just and right,
,But grace and justice thy delight.
jB God, thine own God has richly shc4
tflis oil of gladness on thy head ;
And with his ^acreci spirit bless'd
ilfis first born j9on above the rest.
388) PSALM 45, 46.
PART II. — L. M.
Christ and his Church.
7 rilHE Kingof saints, how fair his face,
X Adorn'd with majesty and grace 1
He comes with blessings from above.
And wins the nations to his love.
8 At his I'ight hand our eyes behold
The Q,ueen array'd in purest gold ;
The world admires her heav'nly dress ;
Her robes o joy and ri2,hteousness.
9 He forms her beauties like his own.
He calls and seats her near his throne ;
Fair stranger, let thy heart forget
The idols of thy native state.
10 So shall the King the more rejoice
In thee, the favhite of his choice ;
Let him be lov'd and yet ador'd.
For he's thy Maker and thy Lord.
11 Oh happy hour, when thou shalt rjse
To his fair palace in the skies,
And all thy sons (a num'rous train)
Each like a Prince in glory reign.
12 Let endless honours crown his head ;
Let ev'ry age his praises spread ;
While we with cheerful songs approve
The condescension of his love.
PSALM XLVI. — L. M.
The Church's Safety and Triumph among National
Desolations.
GOD is the refuge of his saints.
When storms of sharp distress invade^
Ere we can offer our complaints.
Behold him present with his aid.
2 Let mountains from their seats be hurl'd
Down to the deep, and buried there.
PSALM 46. (389
-Convulsion^ shake the soUd world,
.Our faith shall never yield to fear. •
3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar.
In sacred peace our souls abide.
While ev'ry nation, ev'ry shore
Trembles and dreads the s welling tide«
4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow
Supplies the city of our God !
Life, love and joy still gliding thro*
And wat'ring our divine abode.
5 'That sacred stream, thy holy word.
Supports our faith, our fear controls ;
Sweet peace thy promises afford, #^ .
And give new strength to fainting souls,
6 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love.
Secure against a threat'ning hour ;
Nor can her firm foundation move.
Built on his truth and arm'd with pow'r*
PART II. — L. M*
God fights for his Church.
7 T ET Zion in her King rejoice,
X_iTho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise;
He utters his almighty voice,
The nations melt, the tumult dies.
8 The Lord of old for Jacob fought.
And Jacobus God is still our aid ;
Behold the works his hand has wrought.
What desolations he has made.
9 From sea to sea, through all the shores
He makes the noise of battle cease ;
When from on high his thunder roars.
He awes the trembling world to peace,
10 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear.
Chariots he burns with heav'nly flame ;
Let earth in silent wonder hear
The sound and glory of his namec
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PSALM 47.
11 *»Be still, and learn that I am God^
I reign exalted o'er the lands,
I will be known and fear'd abroad,
But still my throne in Zion stands.**
12 O Lord of hosts, Almighty King,
Wh.le we so near thy presence dwells,
Our faith shall sit secure and sing,
iNor fear the raging pow*rs of hell.
PSALM XLVII. — C, M
Christ amending and reigning^
OH for a shout of sacred joy
To God the sov' reign King !
Let ev'ry land their tongues employ.
And hymns of triumph sing.
2 Jesus oar God ascends on high ;
His heav'nly guards around
Attend him rising thro' the sk^.
With trumpets' joyful sound.
^3 While angels shout and praise their King^
Let mortals learn their strains ;
Let all the earth his honours sing ;
O'er all the earth he reigns.
4 Rehearse his praise with awe profoundj
Let knowledge guide the song ;
JSfor mock him with a solemn sound
Upon a thoughtless tongue.
5 In Israel stood his ancient throne.
He lov'd that chosen race ;
But now he calls the woiid his own,,
And heathens taste his grace
6 The Gentile nations are the Lord's,
There ^■^- aham's God is known ;
{While pow'rs and princes, shields & swords
^Subnjit before his throne.
PSALM 48. i^
7S\LM XLVIII* — S«M*
The Church is the Honour and Safety qf€. Natiop
GREAT is the Lord our God,
And let his praise be great ;
He makes the churches his abode^
Hi^ most delightful seat.
2 These temples of his grace.
How beautiful they stand ?
The honours of our native place.
And bulwarks of our land.
'3 In Zion God is known
A refuge in distress :
How bright has his salvation shon^
How fair his heav'nly grace ?
4 When kings against her join'd^
And saw the Lord was there.
In wild confusion of the mind
They fled with hasty fear.
5 When navies tall and proud
Attempt to spoil our peace.
He sends his tempest roaring loud^
And sinks them in the seas.
6 Oft have our fathers told.
Our eyes have often seen.
How well our God secures the fold
Where his own flocks have beea.
7 In ev'ry new distress
We'll to his house repair,
Recall to mind his wond'rous grace.
And seek deliv'rance there.
PART II. — S. M»
The Beauty of the Churc^
* 1/^AR as thy name is known
.r The Avorld declares thy praise ;
Jhy saints O Lord, before thy throne *
Their songs of honour raise*
^2) PSALM 49.
9 With joy thy people stand
On Zion'i chosen hill,
Proclaim the wonders of thy hand.
And counsels of thy will.
10 Let strangers walk around
The city where we dwell,
Compass and view thy holy ground,
And mark the building well.
11 The orders of thy house,
The worship of thy court.
Tire cheerful songs, the solemn vows.
And make a fair report.
12 How decent and how wise I
How glorious lo behold !
Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes^
And rites adorn'd Avith gold.
13 The God we worship now
Will guide us *till we die ;
Will be our God while here below.
And ours above the sky.
PSALM XLIX. — L. M.
77ie rich Sinner's Death, and SainVs Resurrection.
WHY do the proud insult the poor.
And boast the large estates they havel
How vain are riches to secure
Their haughty owners from the grave !
2 Thev can't redeem an hour from death
With all the wealth in which they trust ;
Nor give a dying brother breath.
When God commands him doAvn to dust.
3 There tlve dark earth and dismal shade
5hall clasp their naked bodies round ;
That flesh so delicately fed,
Lies cold, and moulders in the ground.
^ Like thoughtless sheep the sinner die£»
i^d l,eaveB his glories io the tgmb ;
PSALM 60. (893
I'he saints shall in the morning rise,
x\nd hearth' oppiessor's awful doom.
5 His honours perish in the dust,
And pomp and beauty, birth and blood ;
That glo.ious day exalts the just
To full dominion o'er the proud.
6 My Saviour shall my life restore
And raise me from my aark abode :
My flesh and soul shall part no more.
But dwell lor ever near my God.
PSALM L« — C. M.
The Judgment of Hypocrites.
WHEN TAriic' to judgment shall descenji;
And saints surround their Lord,
He calls the nations to attend.
And hear his awful word.
2 " Not tor the want of bullocks slain
Will I tne world leprove ;
Altars and rites, and forms are vain
Without the fire of love.
3 And what have hypocrites to do
To bring their sacrifice ?
They call my statutes just and true.
But deal in theft and lies,
(» Could you expect to 'scape my sigh^.
And sin without control ;
But I shall bring your crimes to light.
With anguish in your soul."
5 Consider ye, that slight the Lord,
Before his wrath appear ;
If once yoa tall beneath his swojd^
There's no deliverer there.
^4) PSALM 51^
PSALM LI — L M.
A Pemttnt Pleading for Pardon^
SHOW pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive.
Let a repenting rebel live ;
^re not thy meicies large and free ?
May not a s inner trust in thee ?
2 My crimes are g 'eat, but can't surpass
Thepow'r and gloiy oi' thy grace ;
Great Goa, thy nature hath no bound.
So let thy pard'ning love be found !
3 O wash my soul from ev'ry sin.
And make my guilty conscience clean ;
He e on my heart the burden lies.
And past offences pain mine eyes.
4 My lips With shame my sins confess
Against thy law, against thy grace ;
liovd, should thy judgment grow severe^
I am condemn'd, but thou art clear ?
5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath.
J must pronounce thee just in death ;
And i^my soul were sent to hell.
Thy righteous law approves it well,
6 Vet save a trembli g sinner. Lord,
Whose hope still hov'ring round thy word,
Would light on some sweet promise there.
Some sure support agamst despair.
PART II — L. M.
Original and actual sin confessed.
7 T ORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin,
JLi And born unholy and unc'ean.
Sprung from the man whose guilty fafl
Corrupts the race, and taints us all,
6 Soon as we d aw our infant breath.
The seeds of sin grow up for death ;
The law demands a pefect heart ;
But we'r© defil'd in ev'ry part;
PSALM 5u ism
9 [Great God create my heart ane\c^
And form myspi it pure and true ;
Oh make me wise betimes to spy
My danger and mv remedy.]
10 Behold I fall before thy face ;
My only refuge is thy grace ;
No outward foims can make me clean ;
The leprosy lies deep within.
11 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast.
Nor hysop-branch, nor sprinkling piiest'^
Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea^
Can wash the dismal stain away.
12 Jesus, my God, thy'blood alone
Hath pow'r sufficient to atone ;
I Thy blood can make me white as snow^^
No Jewish types could cleanse me so.
; 13 While guilt disturbs & breaks my peac'Cj
j Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease ;
! Lord, let me hear thy pa>d'ning voice ;
1 And make my broken heart rejoice.
i
PART III. — h. M.
! The Backslider Restored.
1 4 /^ Thou that hear'st when sihners cry,
N^ Tho' all my cnmes before thee lie.
Behold them not with ngry look,
I But blot their mem'ryfrom thy hook, I
15 Create my nature pure within,
, And form my soul averse to sin :
JLet thy good spirit ne'er depart,
I Nor hide thy presence from my heart.
jlG I cannot live without thy light,
i Cast out and banish 'd from thy sight ;
;Thy holy joys, my God restore,
I And 2;uard me, that I fall no more.
il7 Though I have gviev'd thy spirit Lord,
jThy hglp and comfort still afford*
S96) PSALM 52.
And let a wretch come near thy throng.
To plead the merits of thy Son.
18 A broken heart my God, my King,
Is all the sacrifice I bring ;
The God of grace will ne'er despise
A broken heart for sacrifice
19 My soul lies humbled in the dust.
And owns thy dreadful sentence just,
Jjook down, O Lord, with pitying eye,
And save the soul condemn'd to die.
20 Then will I teach the world thy ways ;
Smners shall learn thy sov'reign grace ;
I'll lead them to my Saviour's blood,
And they shall praise a pard'ning God.
21 O may thy love inspire my tongue T
Salvation shall be all my song :
And all my pow'rs shall join to bless
The Lord my strength and righteousness.
PSALM LII. — C. M.
The Disappointment oftheWicJced.
WHY should the mighty make their boast
And heav'nly grace despise ?
In their own arm they put their trust,
And fill their mouth with lies.
2 But God in vengeance shall destroy.
And drive them from his face ;
No more shall they his church annoy,
Nor find on eaith a place.
S But like a cultur'd olive grow,
Drest in immortal green,
Thy children blooming in thy love.
Amid thy courts are seen.
4 On thine eternal grace, O Lord.
Thy saints shall rest secure,
And all who trust thy holy word-
Shall find salvation sure
PSALM 53; 5 i. (397
PSALM LIII. — C. M.
Victory and Deliverance from Persecution.
ARE all the foes of Z?c» .ools
Who thus destroys her saints ?
Do they not know her Saviour rules,
And pities her complaints ?
2 They shall beseiz'd with sad surprise ;•
For God's avenging arm
Shall crush the hand that dares arise,
To do his children harm,
3 In vain the sons of Satan boast
Of armies in array ;
When God has first despised their host.
They fall an easy prey.
4 Oh for a word from Zion^s King,
Her captives to restore I
The joyful saints thy praise shall sing.
And Isr'el weep no more,
PSALM LIV. C. M*
BEHOLD us, Lord, and let our cry
Before thy throne ascend.
Cast thou on us a piiying eye.
And still our lives defend.
2 Fotslaught'ring foes insult us round.
Oppressive, proud and vain.
They cast thy temples to the ground.
And all our rites profane.
3 Yet thy forgiving grace we trust.
And in thy pow'r rejoice ;
Thine arm shall crush our foes to dust.
Thy praise inspii e our voice.
4 Be thoa with those whose friendly hand
Upheld us in distress.
Extend thy truth through ev'ry land.
And still thy people bless.
li
398) PSALM 55.^
PSALM LV. — C, M.
Support for the Afflicted arid tempted Soul.
OGod, my refuge, hear my cries.
Behold my flowing tears,
For earth and hell my hurt devise.
And triumph in my fears.
^ Their rage is leve-'d at my life.
My soul with guilt they load,
•And fill my thoughts Avith inward strife.
To shake my hope in God.
What inward pains my heart-strings wound,
I groan with ev'ry breath ;
Slorrorand fear beset me round
Amongst the shades o^ death.
4 Oh were I like a feather'd dove,
And innocence had wings ;
i*d fly, and make a long remove
From all these restless things.
3 Let me to some wild desert go.
And find a peaceful. home.
Where storms of malice never blow.
Temptations never come.
8 Vain hopes, and vain inventions all
To 'scape the rage of hell !
'The mighty God, on whom I call.
Can save me here as well.
^ By morning light I'll seek his face.
At noon repeat my cry.
The night shall hear me ask his grace,
Nor will he long deny.
8 God shall preserve my soul from fear.
Or shield me when afraid ;
Ten thousand angels must appear
If he command their aid.
9 I cast my' burdens on the Lord^
The Lord sustains them all ;
]Vly courage' rests upon his word.
That sahtrte shall never fal}.
PSALM 56. (5§&
10 Ify highest hopes shall not be vainj
My lips shall spread his praise ;
While cruel and deceitful men.
Scarce live out half their days.
o
FSALM LVI. — C. M.
Deliverance from Oppression and Fal^ehvo'fif
Thou whose justice reigns on high.
And makes the oppressor ceaee.
Behold how envious tinners try
To vex and break my peace.
3 The sons of violence and liea
Join to devour me. Lord ;
But as my hourly dangers rise.
My refuge is thy word.
3 In God most holy, just, and tru«,,
I have repos'd my trust ;
JJor will I fear what flesh can do.
The offspring of the dust,
4 They wrest my words to mischief stil},.
Charge mc with unknown faults ;
ITor mischiefs all their counsels fill,
And malice all their thoughts.
5 Shall they *scape without thy frown ?
Mu^t their devices stand ?
Oh cast the haughty sinner down.
And let him know thy hand 1
6 God sees the sorrows of his saints.
Their groans affect his ears ;
Thy mercy counts my just complaints,
And numbers all my tears.
7 When to thy throne I raise my cry,
The wicked fear and flee :
So swift is pray': to reach the sky.
So near is God to me. ,
« In thee, most holy, just and trttc,
J h^ve repos'd my trtrst ;
400) PSALM 57.
Nor will I fear what man can do.
The offspring of the dust.
9 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lorfl,
Thou slialt I eceive my praise ;
I'll sing, H 010 faithful is thy word !
How ri'^:hteo7is all thy ways !
10 Thou hast secur'd my soul from deatlt.
Oh set thy pris'ner free,
That heart and hand, and life and breath
May be employ'd for thee.
PSALM LVII. — L. M.
Praise for Protection ; Grace and Trutt
MY God in whom are all the springs.
Of boundless love and grace unknowtt.
Hide me beneath thy spreading wings.
Till the dark cloud is overblown.
2 Up to the heav'ns I send my cry.
The JjO'd w\\\ my desires peiform ;
He sends his angel from the sky.
And saves me from the threat'ning storni.
3 Be thou exilted, O my God,
Above the heav'ns where angels dwell ;
Thy pow'r on earth be known abroad,
And land to land thy wonders tell
4 My heart is fix'd ; my song shall raise
immortal honours to thy name ;
Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise.
My tongue, the glory of my frame.
5 Hi?,h o'er the earth his mercy reigns.
And reaches to the utmost sky ;
His truth to endles years remains.
When lower worlds dissolve and die.
6 Be thou exalted, O my God,
Above the heav'as where angels dwell j
Thy pow'r on earth be known abroad.
And land to land thy wonders tell.
FSALM 53. {m%
PSALM LVIII.—- C. M.
Warning to Magistraies,
(^PEAK, O ye judges of the earth,
>^ {f just your sentence be :
Or must not innocence appeal
To heav'n from your decree ?
2 Your wicked hearts and judgments are <
Alike by malice sway'd ;
Your griping hands, by weighty bribes.
To violence betray'd.
■3 To virtue strangers, from the womb
Their infant steps went wrong;
They prattled slander, and in lies
Employ'd their lispirrg tongue.
4 No serpent of parch'd Afric's breed
Does ranker poison bear ;
The drowsy adder will as soon
Unlock his sullen car.
3 Unmov'd by good advice, and deaf
As adders they remain ;
Fi-om whom the skilful charmer's voice
Can no attention gain.
6 Defeat, O God, their threat'ning rage.
And timely break their pow'r ;
Disarm these growling lions' jaws.
E'er practis'd to devour.
7 Let now their insolence, at height.
Like ebbing tides be spent ;
Their shiver'd darts deceive their aim.
When they their bow have bent.
8 Like snails let them dissolve to slime;
Like hasty births, become
Unworthy to behold the sun.
And dead within the womb,
9 E'er thorns can make the flesh-pots boH;
Tempest'ous wrath shall come "^
Fi'om God, and snatch them hence alive* ^
To their eternal doom.
Ii2j
4jD2) psalm 5e.
10 The righteous shall rejoice to See
Their crimes with vengeance meet ;
And saints in persecutor's blood
Shall dip their harmless feet.
11 Transgressors then with grief shall see
Just men rewards obtain ;
And own a God, whose justice will
The guilty earth arraign.
PSALM LIX. — S. M.
Prayer for national Deliverance.
FROM foes, that round us rise,
O God of heav'n, defend,
Who brave the vengeance of the skies,
And with thy saints contend,
2 Behold, from distant shores.
And desert wilds they come,
Combine for blood their barb'rous force.
And thro* thy cities roam.
3 Beneath the silent shade.
Their sacred plots they lay.
Our peaceful walls by night invade.
And waste the fields by day.
4 x\nd will the God of grace.
Regardless of our pam.
Permit secure that impious race.
To riot in their reign ?
5 In vain their secret guile.
Or open force they prove ;
His eye can pierce the deepest veil.
His hand their strength remove.
6 Yet save them, Lord, from death.
Lest we forget their doom ;
But drive them with thine angry breathy
Thro' distant lands to roam.
7 Then shall our grateful voice
^Proclaim our guardian God ;
The nations round the earth rejoice,
Ahd sound thy praise abroad.
PSALM 60, 61. {m
PSALM LX.— C. M.
Looking to God tn the Distress of War,
LORD thou hast scourg'd our guilty land.
Behold thy people mourn ;
■ Shall -vengeaace ever guide thy hand ?
And mercy ne'er return ? .
2 Beneath the terrors ot thine eye.
Earth's haughty tow'rs decay ;
Thy frowning mantle spreads the sky.
And mortals melt away,
o Our Zion trembles at thy stroke,
A.nd dreads thy lifted hand ;
Oh, heal the people thou hast broke.
And save the sinking land.
■4 Exalt thy banner in the field.
For those that fear thy name ;
From barb'rous hosts our nation shield.
And put our foes to shame.
5 Attend our armies to the fight.
And be their guardian God ;
In vain shall num'rous pow'rs unite.
Against thy lifted rod.
^6 Our troops beneath thy guiding hand.
Shall gain a glad renown :
^Tis God who makes the feeble stand.
And treads the mighty down.
PSALM LXI. — S. M.
Safety in God.
WHEN overwhelm'd with gri^f.
My heart within me dies.
Helpless and far from all relief
To heav'n I lift mine eyes.
^ O lead me to the rock
That's high above my head,
And make the covert of thy wipgs
My shelter and inysha^.
404) PSALM Q2.
3 Within thy presence. Lord,
For ever I'll abide ;
Thou an the tow'r of my defence^
The refuge where I hide.
4 Thou givest me the lot
Of those that fear thy name ;
If endless li "e be their reward,
1 shall possess the same.
PSALM LXII. — L. M.
No Trust in the Creatures.
MY spirit looks to God alone ;
My rock and refuge is his throne ;
In all my fears, in all my straits.
My soul on his salvation waits.
2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways.
Pour out your hearts before his face ;
When helpers fail, and foes invade,
God is our all-sufficient aid.
3 False are the men of high degree.
The baser sort are vanity ;
I^aid in the balance both appear
Light as a puff of empty air
4 Make not increasing gold your trust.
Nor set your hearts on glitt'ring dust ;
Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke.
And not believe what God has spoke ?
5 Once has his awful voice declar'd.
Once and again my ears have heard,
<« All povv'r is his eternal due ;"
He must be fear'd and trusted too.
6 For sov'reign pow'r reigns not alone.
Grace is a partner of the throne :
Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord,
Shall well divide our last reward.
PSALIVJ &S. (405
PSALM LXIII. — C. M.
T^e Mot-ning of a Lord's Day,
f^ARLY, my God, without delay,
i I haste to seek thy face ;
My thirsty spirit faints away
Withoat thy cheeiing grace.
2 So pilgrims on the scorching sand
Beneath a burning sky,
I^ng for a cooling stream at hand.
And they must drink or die.
3 I've seen thy glory and thy pow'i
Thro' all thy temple shine ;
Jly God, repeat that heav'nly hour^
That vision so divine.
4 Not all the blessings of a feast
Can please my soul so well,
As when thy richer grace I taste.
And in thy presence dwell.
•5 Not life itself with all its joys.
Can my best passions move,
Or raise so high my cheerful voices,
As thy forgiving love.
6 Thus till my last expiring day
I'll bless my God and King ;
Thus will I lift my hands to pray,
And tune my lips to sing.
PART II. C. M.
Midnight Thoughts recollected.
7 TjlWAS in the watches of the night.
X I thought upon thy pow'r,
i kept thy lovely face in sight
Amidst the darkest hour.
8 My flesh lay resting on my bed.
My sole arose on high ;
Mif God, Viij life, my hope, I said;
Bring thif se,lvatiQn nigh.
406) PSALM 64.
9 My spirit labours up thy hill.
And Climbs the heav'nly road ;
But thy right hand upholds me still.
While I pursue my God.
10 Thy mercy stretches o'er my head
Tha shadow of thy wings ;
My heart rejoices in thine aid.
My tongue awakes and sings.
11 But the destroyers of my peace
Shall fret and .age in vain ;
I'he teaipter shall for ever cease.
And all my sins be slain.
12 Thy sword shall give my foes to deatk.
And send them down to dwell
In the dark caverns of the earth.
Or in the deeps of hell.
PSALM LXIV.— L. M.
GREAT God, attend to my complaint.
Nor let my drooping spirit faint ;
When foes in secret spread the snare.
Let my salvation be thy care.
2 Shield me without and guard within.
From treach'rous foes and deadly sin ;
May envy, lust, and pride depart,
And heav'nly grace expand nay heart.
3 Thy justice and thy pow'r display.
And scatter far thy foes away ;
While list'ning nations learn thy worfl^
And saints triumphant bless the Lord.
4) Then shall thy church exalt her voice^
And all that love thy name rejoice ;
By faith approach chine awfuHhronc,
And plead the merits of thy Son.
PSALM 65. (40^
PSALM LXV — C. M.
J Prayer-keurms; God, und the Gentiles called.
PRAISC waits in Zion, Lord, lor thee,
There shall our vows be paid ;
Thou hast an ear when sinners pray.
All flesh shall seek thine aid.
2 Lord, our iniquities prevail.
But pard'ning grace is thine,
And thou wilt grant us pow'r and skill
To conquer ev'i y sin.
3 Blest are the men whom thou wilt choose.
To bring them near thy iace.
Give them a dwelling in ihy house.
To feast upon thy grace.
if In answ'ring what thy church requests.
Thy tuth and teiTor shine.
And works of dreadful righteousness.
Fulfil thy kind design.
5 Thus shall the wond'ring nations sec
The Lord is good and just ;
And distant islands fly to thee.
And make thy name their trust.
6 They dread thy glitt'ring tokens. Lord,
^Vhen signs in heav'n appear ;
But they shall learn thy holy word.
And love as well as fear.
PART II. — C. M. •
The Providence nf God in Jir, Earth and Sea.
7 ' nniS by thy strength the mountains standi
X God of eternal pow'r ;
The sea grows calm at thy command.
And tempests cease to roar.
8 Thy morning light and ev'ning shade
Successive comforts bing ;
Thy rlenteous fmiits make harvest glad^,
1'hy flow'rs'adotn the spnng.
408) PSALM 65,
9 Seasons andtimes, and moons andhours,
Heav'n, earth and air are thine :
When clouds distil in fiuitiul show'rs.
The author is divine,
10 Those wand'ring cisterns in the sky
Borne by\he winds aiound.
Whose wat'ry treasures well supply
The furrows of the ground.
11 The thirsty ridges drink their fill,
An'd ranks of corn appear ;
Thy ways abound with blessings still.
Thy goodness crowns the year.
PART III. — C. M.
The Blessings of the Spring.
12 1^ OOD is the Lord, the heav'nly King,
VJ Who makes the earth his care ;
Visits the pastures ev'ry spring.
And bids the grass appear.
13 The clouds like rivers rais'd on high.
Pour out at his command
Their wat'ry blessings from the sky.
To cheer the thirsty land.
14 The soften'd ridges of the field
Permit the corn to spring :
The valleys rich provision yield.
And the poor lab'rers sing.
15 The little fiills on every side
Rejoice at falling show'rs,
The meadows dress'd in beauteous pride
Perfume the air with flow'rs.
16 The barren clods refrei^h'd with rain
Promise a joyful crop ;
The parched gioun.b look green again.
And raise the reaper's hope,
17 Thevarious months thy goodness crow-ns
How bounteous are thy ways !. •
The blea.ing flock? spread o'er thed«wns.
An<i shepherds sh«ut thy praise
PSALM e6, (409
PSALM LXVI. — C» M»
Got erning Power and Goodness*
SING, all ye nations to the Lord,
Sing with a joyKul noise ;
With melody of sound record
His honours and your joys.
2 Say to the Pow'r that form'd the sky,
** How terrible art thou !
^* Sinners before thy presence fly,
*< Or at thy feet they bow,"
3 [Come seethe wonders of our God,
How glorious are his ways?
In Moses' hand he put the rod.
And clave the frighted seas.
4 He made the ebbing channel dry.
While Isr'el pass'd the flood ;
There did the church begin thek joy/
And triumph in their God.]
5 He rules by his resistless might :
Will rebel-mortals dare
Provoke th' Eternal to the fight.
And tempt that dreadful war ?
6 O bless our God, and never cease;
Ye saints, fulfil his praise ;
He keeps our life, maintains our peace.
And guides our doubtful ways.
7 Lord, thou hast prov'd oUr-sufFringsouIs
To make our graces shine ;
So silver bears the burning coals.
The metal to refine.
S Thro' wat'ry deeps and fiery vvay&
We march at thy command.
Led to possess the promis'd place
By thine unerring hand.
Kk
410J PS ALM 66,67:
PART II. C. M.
Praise to uod for hearin''' Prayer.
9 ']\TC)W shall my solemn vows be paid
L^ To tnat Almighty Povv'r,
That heai d the long reouests 1 made
In my rlistressful hour.
10 My lips an J cheeiful heart prepare
To make hi? mercies known :
Come ye that tear my r;od, ami hear
Ttie wonders he h ^s done
11 When on mv hear! huge sorrows fell,
I soUii,ht the hea 'nly aid ;
He sav'd my snxking soul from hell.
And death's etetna! shade.
12 If sin lay cover'd in my heart
While pray'r employ 'd my tongue ;
The Lord had shown me no regard,
jNo»^ I his praises sung.
K5 But God (his name be ever blest)
Has set my spint free ;
Nor turn'd from liim mv poor request.
Nor turn'd his heart from me,
PSAIiM LXVII. — C M.
The Nation*s Prosperity, and the Churches Increase.
SUNK, miglvtv God, on Zion shine,
With beams of heav'nly grace ;
Reveal thy pow'r thro' all our coasts.
And show thy smiling face.
2 [Amidst our realm exalted high
Do thou our gloiy stand,
And like a wall of guardian fire
Surround the fav'rite land.]
3 When shall thy name from shore to shore
Sound all the earth abroad ;
And distant nations know and love
Their Saviour and their God.
PS/^LM68. (411
4 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands.
Sing loud v.ith solemn voice ;
Let ev'i y tongue exalt his praise.
And ev'ry hcaic rejoice.
5 He, the>iVeat Loid,the sov'rei^n JudgCj
That sits entiuon'd above.
In wisJom rules the worlds he made.
And bids tliem taste his love.
6 Kaith shall obey hi- high command,
And yield a fi'il incease :
Our God will croun his chosen! and
VVith fruitriilness and peace
7 God, the Re^'eemer scatters round
H^s choice3t favours hete.
While the creation's utmost bound
Shall see, adore, and tear.
PSALM LXVIII — ^^L M.
Tke Vengeance and Compassion of God.
JET God arise in all his might,
^ And put the troops of hell to flight ;
As ''moke that sought to cloud the skies
Before the rising tempest flies.
2 [ He comes array'd in bu ning flames ;
Jus' ice and vengeance are hi^ names :
Beiiold his fain tin i foes expire
Like melting wax before the fiie]
3 He rides and thnioe's thro" the sky ;
His name Jehovah sends on high :
Sirifi to his name ve sons o^ grace ;
Ye saints rejoice be ore his face.
4 The widow and the fatherless
Fly to his aid in sharp di'-ti ess ;
In him the poor and helpleirs find
A Judge that's just, a Fathe. kind.
5 He breaks the oantive's heavy chain.
And pris'ners see the light again ;
412) PSALM 68.
But rebels that dispute his will.
Shall dwell in chains and darkness still.
6 Kinii,doms and thrones to God belong ;
Crown him, ye nations, in your song :
His wond'roiis names andp6w*rs rehearse^
His honours shall emich your verse.
7 He shakes the heav'ns with loud alarms;
How terrible is God in arms !
In Isr'el are his mercies known,
Isr'el is his peculiar throne.
8 Proclaim him king, pronounce him blest;
He's your defence, your joy, your rest ;
When terrors rise, and nations taint,
God is the strength of ev'ry saint.
PART II. — L. M.
Christ'' s Ascension^ and the Gift of the Spirit,
9 T ORD when thou didst ascend on high,
I 4 Ten thousand angels fill the sky ;
Those heav'nly guards around thee wait,
Liike chariots that attend thy state.
10 Not Sinai's mountain could appear
More glor ous when the Lord was there j
While he pronounc'd his dreadful law.
And struck the chosen tribes with awe.
11 How bright the triumph none can tell.
When the rebellious pow'rs of hell.
That thousand souls had caotive made.
Were all in chains like captives led.
J2 Rais'd by his Father to the throne.
He sent his promis'd Spirit downi.
With gifts and grace for rebel-men,
Th;it God might dwell on earth again.
PSALM 68, 69^ (4I«
PART III. — L. M. ' ,
Praise Jor 'J emporal hlessing.
,13 \^7E bless the Lord, the just, the good,
f V Who fills our hearts with heav''nly food ;
Who pours his blessings f, om the skies
And loads oui days with lich supplies.
14 fie sends his sun nis circuit vouiid.
To cheer the ft uils to warm the ground ;
He bids the clouds with plenteous rain
Refresh the thirsty earth again.
15 'Tis to his care we owe our breath.
And all our near escapes from death :
Safety and health to God belong ;
He heals the weak, and guards the strong,
16 He makes the saint and sinner prove
The common blessings of his love ;
But the wi !e dilf'i ence that remains.
Is endless joy, or endless pains,
17 The Lord that bruis'd the serpent's head,
On all the serpent's seed shall tread.
The stubborn sinner's hope confound.
And smite him with a lasting wound.
18 But his right hand his saints shall raise
From the deep earth or deeper seas.
And bring them to his courts above ;
There shall they taste his special love.
PSALM LXIX. — L. M.
Christ's Passion, and Sinners* Salvation.
DEEP in our hearts let us record
The deeper sorrows of our Lord,
Behold the rising billows roll
To overwhelm his holy soul.
B In long complaints he spends his breath.
While hosts of hell, and pow'rs of deaths
Kk2
4U) IPSALM 6i9.
^nd all the sons of malice join
To execute their curst design.
3 Yet, gracious God, thy pow'r ard love
Has made the curse a blessing prove ;
Those dreadful suff'rings of thy Son
Aton'd for crimes which we had done.
4 The pangs of our expiring Lord
The honours of thy lav^ I'estor'd :
His sorrows made thy justice known.
And paid for follies not his own.
5 Oh for his sake oUr guilt forgive.
And let the mourning sinner live ;
The liord will hear us in his name.
Nor shall our hope be turn'd to shame.
PART II.- — L. M.
Christ*s Sufferings and Zeal.
0 ^finWAS for our sake eternal God,
A Thy Son sustain'd that heavy load
Of base reproach and sore disgrace.
While shame defil'd his sacred face.
7 The Jews his brethren and his kin,
Abus'd the man that check'd their sin ;
While hefulfill'd thy holy laws,
They hate him, but without a cause.
8 '< [My Father's house," said he, " was m,ade
".A place for worship, not for trade ;"
Then scatt'ring all their gold and brass.
He scourg'dthe merchants fromtheplace.J ^
,9 [Ze^J for the temple of his God
Consum'd his life, expos'd his blood :
Reproaches at thy glory thrown.
He felt ?Lnd mourned them as his own.]
10 r His friends forsook, his folio w'rs fled^,
While foes and atms surround his head ;
They cut se him \\\\\\ a slanderous tongue,
An^ the false judge maintains the wrong.]
PSALM 70,71. (415
11 His life they load with hateful lies.
And charge his lips with blasphemies ;
fThey nail him to the shameful tree ;
There hung the man that dy'd for me,
12 But God beheld, and from his throne
Maiks out the men that hate his Son :
The hand that rais'd him from the dead.
Shall pour the vengeance on their head.
FSALH LXX. — C. M.
Protection against Personal Enemies.
IN haste, O God, attend my call,
Nor hear my cries in vain ;
O let thy speed prevent my fall.
And still my hope sustain.
2 Whei;! foes insidious wound my name^
And tempt my soul astray.
Then let them fall with lasting shame^
To their own -plots a prey.
3 While all that love thy name rejoice^
And glory in thy word.
In thy salvation raise their voice.
And magnify the Lord*
4 O thou my help in time of need.
Behold my sore dismay ;
fn pity hasten to my aid.
Nor letthy grace delay.
PSALM LXXI. — C. U,
The aged Saint's Reflection and Ilopg,
MY God, my everlasting hope,
f live upon thy truth ;
Thine hands have held my childhood op^
And stiengthen'd all my youth.
3! M^' flesh was fashion' d by thy po^'r
With all these Hmbs of mjpe ;
4^16) PSALM 71.
And from my mother's painful hour
I've been entirely thine.
3 Still has my life new wonders seei»
Repeated ev'ryyear;
Behold my days that yet remain,
1 trust them to thy care.
4^ Cast jne not off when strength declines,
When hoary hairs aiise ;
And round me let thy glory shine,
When'er thy servant dies.
5 Then in the history of my age.
When men review my days.
They'll read thy love in ev'ry page.
In ev'ry line thy praise.
PART II. — C. M.
Christ our Strength and Righteousness.
6 'j\/'TY Saviour, my almighty Friend^
_Lt-I- When I begin thy praise.
Where will the growing numbers end.
The numbers of thv grace?
7 Thou art my everlasting trust.
Thy goodness I adore j
And since I knew thy graces first
I speak thv glories more.
8 My feet shall t^ avel all the length
Of the celestial road.
And march with courage in thy strength
To see my Father God.
'9 When I am fill 'd with sore distress
For some surprising sin,
S'll plead thy perfect righteousness.
And mention none but thine.
10 How will my lips rejoice to tell
The vict'ries of my King !
JWy soul redeem'd from sin and heU>
. Sh^U thy salvation &ing.
PSALM 71. (41'
11 [My tongue shall all the day proclaim
My Saviour and my God,
His aeath has brought my foes to shame.
And sav'd me by his blood.
12 Awake, awake, my tunehil pow'rs ;
With this delightful song
I'll entertain the daikesi hours,
Nor think the season long.]
PART III. — C. M»
The aged Christian's Prayer and Song^
13 /^ OD of my childhood, and my youth,
vJf The guide of all my days,
I have declar'd thy heav nly truth.
And told thy wonu'rous ways.
14 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs.
And leave my fainting heart ?
Who shall sustain my sinking years
If God my strength depart r
15 [jCt me thy pow'r and truth proc
Before the rising age.
And leave a savour of thy name
When I shall quit the stage.
16 The land of silence and of death
Attends my next remove ;
Oh may these poor remains of breath •
Teach the wide world thy love !
17 Thy righteousness is deep and high.
Unsearchable thy deeds ;
Thy glory spreads beyond the sky.
And all my praise exceeds.
18 Oft have I heaid thy threat 'nings roar^,
And oft endur'd the grief ;
But when thy han i hath prestmesore.
Thy grace was my relief.
19 By long experience have 1 known
Thy sov'reign pow'r to save ;
.418) PSALM 7^..
At thy command I venture down
Securely to the grave.
^ When I lie buried deep in dust.
My flesh shal be thy care ;
These w'lhev'd ]imbs with thee I trust
To raise* them strong and fair.
PSALM LXXII. — L. M.
The Kins:dom of Christ.
GREAT Go % nhose universal sway
The known and unknovvn worlds obey,
J^ow give the king^lom to thv Son,
£xtend his pow'r, exalt hi^ th^-one.
2 Thy scept-e well becomes his hands.
All heaven submits to his commands ;
His justice shall avenge the poor,
And pride and rage prevail no more.
3 -Vith pow'r he vindicates the just.
And treads th' oppressor in the dust ;
His worship and his tear shall last,
Till hours and years, and time be past,
4 As vain on meadows, newly mown.
So shal) he send hi^^ infli'ence down :
His grace on fainting sonls di'tils.
Like heav'nly dew on thirsty hills.
5 The heathen lands that lie beneath
The shades of overspreading death,
Revive at his first da^vning I:ght,
And deserts blossom at the sight.
6 The saints shall flourish in his days,
Drest in the robes of joy and praise :
Peace, like a river from his throne
Shall flow to nations yet unknown*
PSALM 72. (419
PART II. — L. M.
C/irist*s Kinodom among the Gentiles*
7 TESUS shall reign where'er the sun
«l Does Ins successi^re jou- neyb run ;
His kingdom stretch iVom sho e to shore.
Till moons shall wax and wan^e no more.
8 [ Behol I the nations with their kings ;
The.e Europe her best tiibute b'.ings ;
From north to south the princes meet
To pay their homage at his feet.
9 There Persia, glo ious to behold.
And India shines in eastern gold ;
While western empires own their Lord
And savage tribes attend his word.]
10 For him shall endless pray'r be made^
And endless piaises crown his bead ;
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With ev'ty morning sacrifice.
11 People and realms of ev'ry tongue
Dwell on his love with sweetest song -^
And infant-voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on his name.
12 Blessings abound where'er he reigns
l^he jovFiil pris'ner burst his chains ;
The weary find eternal rest.
And all the sons of want are blest.
13 [Where he displays his healing pow'r.
Death and the curse are known no more ;
In him the tribes of Adam boast
More blessings than their father lost.
j li Let ev'ry creature rise and bring;
i Peculiar honours to our King ;
I Angels descend with songs again,
} Anci earth repeats-the loud ameiia|
420) PSALM 78.
PSA.LM LXXIIU — C. M.
Afflicted Saints happy, Sf Prosperous Sinners cursed.
NOW I'm convinc'd the Lord is kind
To men of heart sincere.
Yet once my foolish thoughts repin'd,
Andborder'd on despair.
2 1 griev'd to see the wicked thrive.
And spoke with angry breath,
** How pleasant and profane they live I
How peaceful is their death !
3 With well-fed flesh and haughty eyes
They lay their fears to sleep ;
Against the heavens their slanders rise,
W hile saints in silence weep.
4 In vain I lift my hands to pray.
And cleanse my heart in vain ;
For I am chast'ned all the day.
The night renews my pain."
5 Yet while my tongue indulg'd complaintsy
I felt my heart reprove ;
'« Sure I shall thus offend thy saints.
And grieve the men I love."
6 But still I found my doubts too hard.
The conflict too severe ;
'Till I retir'd to search thy word.
And learn thy secrets there.
7 There as in some prophetic glass,
I saw the sinner's feet
High mounted on a slipp'ry place
Beside a fiery pit.
8 1 heard the wretch profanely boast,
'Till at thy frown befell ;
His honours in a dream were k)st.
And he awakes in hell.
9 Lord, what an enrious fool I was '
How like a thoushtless beast I
PSALM 73,74.
f42'i
Thus to suspect thy promis'd grace.
And think the wicked blest.
10 Vet I was kept frofti full despair.
Upheld by pow'r unknown :
That blessed hand that broke the snare
Shall guide me to thy throne.
PART II. — C. M.
God and our Portion here and hereafttr.
11 d~^ OD, my supporter and my hopie,
VT My help for ever near.
Thine arm of mercy held me up
When sinking in despair
12 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my f^aet
Thro' life's be wilder 'd race ;
Thine hand conduct me near thy seat.
To dwell befoie tl\y face.
13 Were I in heav'n without my God,
'Twould be no joy to me ;
And whilst this earth is my abode,
I long for none but thee.
14 What if the springs of life were broke.
And flesh and heart should faint,
God is my soul's eternal rock.
The strength of ev'ry saint.
\b Behold the sinners that remove
Far from thy presence die ;
Not all the idol-gods they love
Can save them when they cry.
16 But to draw near to thee, my God
Shall be my sweet employ ;
My tongue shall sound thy works abroad.
And tell the world my joy,
PSALM LXXIV. — C. M.
The Church pleading with God under sore Persecniio-n
WILL God for ever cast us off 1
His wrath for ever smoke
4^2) PSALM 74
Against the people of his love.
His little chosen hv\ck ^ ^
^ Think of the tribes so dearly bought
Winh their Redeemer's blood ;
Nor let thv Zion be forgot,
Where once thy glory stood.
5 Lift up thy feet, and march in haste.
Aloud our ruin calls ;
See what a wild and fga. ful waste
Is made within thy walls.
4 Where on'-e thy churches pray*d & sang
Thy foes profanely rage ;
Amid thy gates their ensigns hang,
And there their hosts engage.
5 How are the seats of worship broke ?
They tear the buildings down.
And he that deals the heaviest stroke.
Procures the chief renown.
6 With flames thev threaten to destroy
Thy children in their rest ;
Come let us burn at once, they cry.
The temple and the priest,
7 And still to hei^^hten our distress,
Thy presence is withdrawn ;
Thy wonted signs of pow'r and grace,.
Thy pow'r and grace are gone.
8 No prophet speaks to calm our grief.
But all in silence mourn ;
Nor know the times of our relief
The hour of thy return.
9 Hovv long, eternal God, how long.
Shall men of pride blaspheme ?
Shall saints be made their endless song.
And bear immortal shame ?
10 Canst thou for ever sit and hear
Thine holy name profan'd ?
And still thy jealousy foi'bear,
And still withheldtlim^ hand^
PSALM U. (42S
^1 What strange deliv'rance hast thou shown
In ages long before ?
And now no other God we own.
No other God ailore.
12 Thou didst divide the raging sea \
By thy resistless might.
To make thy tribes a wond'rous way,
And then secure their flight.
13 Is not the world of nature thine.
The darkness and the day r
Didst thou not bid the morning shine.
And mark the sun his way ?
14 Hath not thy pow'r lorni'd ev^ry coast,
And set the earth its bounds.
With summei's heat and winter's frosty
In their perpetual rounds ?
1.5 And shall the sons of earth and dust
That sacred pow'r blaspheme :
i Will not thy hand that form'd them first
j Aven^^e thine injur'd name ?
' 16 Think on thecov'nant thou hast rnade,
' And all thy words of love ;
i Nor let the birds of prey invade
And vex thy trembling dove.
j 17 Our foes would triumph in our blood..
And make our hope their jest ;
Plead thine own cause, almighty Godj
And give thy children rest.
PSALM LXXV. — L. M.
^ Praise to God for the return of Peace,
TO thee, most high and holy God,
To thee our thankful hearts we raise ;
Thy works declare thy name abroad,
Thy wond'rous wo« ks demand our praise,
2 To slav'ry doom'd, thy chosen sons
Beheld thek fees trinmphant ri3e ;
424)
PSALM 76.
And sore opprest by earthly thrones,
They sought the Sov'reign of the skies.
3 'Twas then, great God, with equal powVj
Arose thy vengeance and thy grace,
To scourge their legions from the shore.
And save the rem'nant of thy race.
4 Thy hand that form'd the restless main^
And rear'd the mountain's awful head.
Bade raging seas their course restrain.
And desert wilds receive their dead.
5 Such.wonders never come by chance,
!Nor can the winds such blessings blow ;
'Tis God the judge doth one advance,
'Tis God that lays another low.
6 Let haughty tyrants sink their pride.
Nor lift so high their scorntiil head ;
But lay their impious thoughts aside.
And own the empire God hath made.
PSALM LXXVI. — C. M.
Israel saved y and the Assyrians destroyed.
IN Judah God of old was known ;
His name in Israel great ;
In .Salem stood his holy throne.
And Zion was his seat.
2 Among the praises of his saints.
His dwelling there he chose ;
There he receiv'd their just complaints.
Against their haughty foes.
3 From Zion went his dreadful word.
And broke the threat'ning spear ;
The bow, the arrows, and the sword.
And crush'd th' Assyrian war.
4 What are the earth's wide kingdoms else
But mighty hills of prey ?
The hill on which Jehovah dwells
Is glorious more than they.
VSALM 7^, (4^,
5 ^Twas Zion's king that stop'd the breath
Of captains and their bands ;
The men of might sleep last in death.
That quells their warlike hands.
6 At thy rebuke, O Jacob's God,
Both horse and chariots fell :
Who knows the terrors of thy rod !
* Thy vengeance who can tell ;'
7 What pow'r can stand be;ore thy sigUt
When once thy wrai,h appears ?
When heav'n shines round with dreadful" Ijprht,
The earth adores and fears.
8 When God in his own sov'reign ways
Comes down to save the oppiest.
The wrath of men shall work his praise.
And he'll restrain the lest.
9 [Vows to the Lord and tribute bring.
Ye princes, fear his frown ;
His terrors shake the proudest king.
And smite his armies down.
10 The thunder of his sharp rebuke
Our haughty foes shall feel ;
For Jacob's God hath iioc forsook.
But dwells in Zion still.]
T
PSALM LXXVII.— C. M.
Melancholy assaulting, and Hope prevailing^<
^0 God I cry'd with mournful voice,
I sought his gracious ear.
In the sad hour when trouble rose.
And fill'd my heart with fear.
2 Sad were my days, and dark my nights.
My soul refus'd relief;
i thought on God, the just and wise.
But thoughts increas'd my grief.
3 Still I complain'd and still opprestj
My heart begao to break ;
42Q) PSALM 77-.
My God, thy wrath forbade me rest.
And kept mine eyes awake,
4 Mv overwhelming sorrows grew,
*Till I could speak no more ;
Then I within myself withdrew.
And call'd thy judgments o'er.
5 I call'd back years and ancient timeij
When I beheld thy face ;
My spirit search'd for secret crimes
That might withhold thy grace.
6 1 call'd thy mercies to my mind.
Which I enjoy'd before ;
And will the Lord no more be kind ;
His face appear no more ?
7 W|] he for ever cast me off?
His promise ever fail ?
Ha- }ie forgot his tender love ?
Shall anger still prevail ?
S But I forbid this hopeless thought.
This dark, despairing frame,
Rememb'ring what thy hand hath wrought.
Thy hand is still the same.
9 I'll think again of all thy ways.
And talk thy wohders o'er.
Thy wonders of recov'ring grace.
When flesh could hope no more.
10 Grace dwelt with justice on the throne;
Arid men that love thy word.
Have in thy sanctuary known
The counsels of the Loid.
PART II. — C. M.
Comfort derived from ancient providf^nce .
11 «« TTOW awful is thy chast'ning rod I
JLX ( May thy own children say)
The great, the wise, the dreadfnl God i
jHewholy is hlis way 1'*
PSALM 77. (4!?7
Ji2 I'll meditate his works of old.
Who reigns in heav'n above,
1*11 hear his ancient wonders told.
And learn to trust his love.
13 He saw the house of Joseph lie
With Egypt's yoke opprest ;
Long hedeiay'd to heat their cry.
Nor gave his people rest.
14 The sons of pious Jacob seem'd
Abandon'd to their foes ;
But his almighty arm redeem'd
. The nation whom he chose.
15 From slavish chains he sets them free
They follow where he calls ;
He bade them venture thro' the sea.
And made the waves their walls,
16 The waters saw thee, mighty God,
The waters saw thee come ;
Backward they fled, and frighted stood.
To make thine armies room.
17 Strange was thy journey thro' the sea^
Thy footsteps, Lord, unknown ;
Terrors attend the wond'rous way
That brings thy mercies down.
18 [Thy voice with terror in the sound
Thro' clouds and darkness broke ;
All heav'n m lightning shone around^
And earth with thunder shook.
X9Thine' arrows thro' the sky werehurPd^
How glorious is the Lord !
Surprise an(f tremb'ling seiz'd the world,
i^d all his saints ador'd.
20 He gave them water from the rock ;
And safe by Moses' hand.
Thro' a dry desert led his flock
T« €anain's promis'd land.]
4^8)
PSALM 78,
PSALM LXXVIII. — C. M.
Providence of God t^ecorded*
LET children hear the mighty deeds
Which God perform'd of old ;
Which in our younger years we saw.
And which our faJthers told.
3 He bids us make his glories known ;
His works of pow'r and grace ;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Thro' ev'ry rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons.
And they again to theirs,
'^hat generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4> Thus shall they learn, in God alone
Their hope securely stands.
That they may ne'er forget his works.
But practise his commands.
PART II. — C. M»
Israel's Rebellion and Pumshmeyitx
5 /^H what a stiff rebellious house
\_y Was Jacob's ancient race 1
E'alse to their own most solemn vows.
And to their Maker's grace.
6 They broke the cov'nant of his love.
And did his laws despise.
Forgot the works he wrought to prove .
His pow'r before their eves.
7 They saw the plagues on Egypt ligl^t
From his avenging hand :
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o'er the stubborn land.
8 They saw him cleave the mischty sea,
Andmarch'd with safety through,
With wat'ry walls to guard their way>
' ^Ti31 they had 'scap'd the foe.
PSALM 78. (429
19 A wond'rous pillar mavk'd the road,
Compos'd of shade and light ;
jBy day it prov'd a shelt'iing cloud,
' A leading fire by night.
HO He from the rock their thirst suppli'd ,
J The gushing waters fiow'd,
H And ran in rivers by their side,
' Along the desert road.
•11 Vet they provok'd the Lord most high,
■ And dai'd distrust his hand ;
I ** Can he with bread our host supply^
Amidst this barren land r"
|ll2 The Lord with indignation heard, •
I And caus'd his wiaLh to flame ;
j His terrors ever stand prepar'd
To vindicate his name.
PART III. — C. M.
The Punishment of Luxuri} and Intemperance
13 \7E7H?:N -Isra'l sinn'd the Lord reprov'd,
W And fiU'd their hearts with dread ;
Yet he forgave the men he lov'd.
And sent them heav'nly bread.
14 He fed them with a lib'ral hand.
And made his treasures known ;
He gave the mid-night clouds command
To pour provii^ion down.
15 The manna like a morning show'r
I Lay thick around their feet ;
I The food of heav"n, so light, so pure,
j As tho' 'twere angels meat.
I 16 But they in murm'ring language said,
I *' Is manna all our feast ?
j We loath this light, this airy bread ;
I We must have flesh to taste.'*
I 37 ^* Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,'
I The Lord in wrath repli'd.
430)
PSALM 78.
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heap'd up on ev'ry side.
%S He gave them all their own desire ;
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire.
And smote the rebels dead.
19 When some were slain the rest return'd,
And sought the Lord with tears ;
Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd.
But soon forgot their fears.
20 Oft he chastis'd, and still forgave,
*Till by his gracious hand
The nations he resolv'd to save,
* Passess'a the promised land.
PART IV. — L. M.
Backslidimr and Forgiveness,
%X /^ REAT God,howoftdid Isra'l prove
Vl By turns thine anger, and thy loveC
Thei e in a glass our hearts may see
How fickle and how false they be.
22 How soon the faithless Jews forgot
The dreadful wonde^^s God had wrought ',
Then they provok'd him to his face,
Nor fejir his pow'r, nor trust his grace.
23 The Lord consum'd their years in pain.
And made their travels long and vam ;
A tedious march thro' unknown ways
Wore out tneir strength, -and spent their days,
2* Oft when they saw their brethren slain.
They mourn'd and sought the Lord agaio ;
Call'dhim the ock of their abode.
Their high Redeemer and their God.
25 Their piay'rs and vows before him rise
As flatt'ring words or solemn lies.
While their rebellious tempers prove
False to his cor'nant and his lave*
PSALM m (431
26 Vet could his sov'reign grace forgive
The men who ne'er deserv'd to live;
His anger oft away he turn'd.
Or else w"th gentle flame it burn'd.
27 He saw their flesh was weak and frail.
He saw temptations still prevail ;
The God of Abrah'm lov'd them still.
And led them to his holy hill.
PSA.LM LXXIX. — L. M.
j For the Distress of War.
BEHOLD, O God, what cruel foe^.
Thy peaceful heritage invade ;
I Thy holy temple stands defil'd,
i In dust thy sacred walls a'^e laid.
2 Wide o'er the valleys, drench'd in blood.
Thy people fall'n in death remain ;
j The fowls of heav'n their flesh devour,
1 And savage beasts divide the slain.
; 3 The insulting foes, with impious rage,
i Reproach thy children to their face ;
<*VVhere is your God of boasted pow'r,
j And where the promise of his grace."
4 De^p from the prison's horrid glooms.
Oh hear thp mournful captives sigh.
And let thy sov'reign pow'r reprieve.
The trembhng souls condemn'd to die.
5 Let those, who dar'd insult thy reign.
Return dismay'd with endless shame,
j While heathens, who by thy grace despise
I Shall from thy vengeance learn thy name.
6 So shall thy children, freed from death,
; Eternal songs of honour raise,
'. And ev'ry future a<re shall tell,
I triiy sov'reign pow'r and pard'ning grace.
432) PSALM 8Q.
PSALM LXXX. L. 31.
The Church's Prayer under Affliction
GREAT Shepherd of thine Israel,
Who didst between the cherubs dwell.
And lead the tribes thy chosen sheep :
Safe thro' the desert and the deep :
2 Thy church is in the desert Lord,
Shine from on high, and light afford ;
Turn us to thee, thy love restore.
We shall be sav'd and sigh no more.
3 Great God, whom heav'nly hosts obey.
How long shall we lament and pray ?
And wait in vain thy kind return ?
How,fcng shall thy fierce anger burn ?
4 Instead of wine and cheerful b.ead,
Thy saints with their own tears are fed :
Turn us to thee, thy love restore.
We shall be sav'd and sigh no more.
5 Hast thou not planted with thy hands
A lovely vine in heathen lands ?
Did not thy pow'r defend it round.
And heav'nly dews enrich the ground i
C How did the spreading branches shoot.
And bless the nations with the fruit ;
But now, dear Lord, look down and see
Thv mourning vine, that lovely tree.
7 Why is her beauty thus defac'd,
Why hast thou laid her fences waste t »
Strangers and foes against her join.
And ev'ry beast devours the vine.
S Return, almighty God, return ;
Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mourn
Turn us to thee, thy love restore,
We shall be sav'd and sigh no more.
9 Tjord, when this vine in Canaan grew.
Thou wa- 1 its strength and glory too ;
Attack'd in vain hv all its foes.
Till the fair Branch of promise rose.
PSALM 81. (43.^
10 Fair Branch, ordain'd of old to shoot
From David's stock, from Jacob's root ;
Himself a nobler Vine, and we
The lesser branches of the tree :
1 1 *Tis thy own Son ; and he shall stand
Girt with thy strength at thy right hand ;
Thy first-born Son, adorn'd and blest
With pow'r and grace above the rest.
12 Oh ! for his sake attend our cry.
Shine on thy churches lest they die :
Turn us to thee, thy love rfestore.
We shall be sav'd and sigh no more.
PSALM LXXXI. — S. M.
The Warning of God to his People.
SING to the Lord aloud,
And make a joyful noise ;
God is our strength, our Saviour God ;
Let Isra'l hear his voice.
2 *' From idols false and vain,
Preserve my rites divine ;
,1 am the Lord who broke thy chain
Of slav'ry and of sin.
3 Stretch thy desires abroa.d,
And I'll supply thefti well ;
But if ye will refuse your God,
If IsraM will rebel ;
4 I'll leave thern, saith the Lord,
To their own lusts a prey,
1 ^nd let them run the dang'rous road|^
I 'Tis their own chosen.way,
I 5 Yet oh ! that all my saints
i Would hearken to my voice !
' Soon 1 would ease their sore complaints-
j And bid their hearts rejoice,
I 6 Whi e I destroy their foes,
i ril richly feed mv flock,
; ' Mm
434) PSALM 82,83; "
And they shall taste the stream that flows
From their eternal Rock."
PSALM LXXXII. — L. M.
Gv.d the Supreme Governor.
A lV''ONG t.h' assemblies of the great
jt% A greater nler takes his seat ;
The Go'i of hf av"n as Jucige surveys
ThobC ^o;]s on ea th and all their ways.
2 '.Vhy will ye fi ame oppressive laws ?
O why support th' an'ighteous cause !
W len will ye once dc end the poor,
Th ^t foes may vex the saints no more ?
3 They know not Lo:d,nor wiM they know
Da k are the "ay in which they iz;o ;
Thei»" name of ea-.th]y jjocIs is vain ^
For they shall faU and die like men.
4 A'"ise^ O Lord, and let thy Son
Possess his universal throne,
And rnlethe nations with his rod ;
PSALM LXXXIII. — S. M.
u4 complaint against Persecutor.
\ ND will the God of grace
JL ', Peipelual silence keep ?
The God of Justice hold his peace,
Anrl let his vengeance sleep !
2 Behokl what curbed snares
The men of mischief sp'-e^d ;
The men that hate thy 'taints andlhee,
Li t up their th'caL'ning head.
3 Against thy hidden ones,
Their conn<^els thev employ.
And malice with her watchful eye
r.irsues them to deatrov.
PSALM 84 (iS5
4 " Gomelet us join, they cry.
To root them from the giound.
Till not the name or saints remain,
Nor mem'ry shall be found."
5 Awake, almighty God,
And call thy wrath to minc^ ;
Give them like forests lo the fire.
Or stubble to the wind.
6 Convince their madness. Lord,
Arid make them seek thy name ;
Or else their stubborn rage coniound,
That they may die in shame.
7 Then shall the nations know ,
Thy glorious dreadtul word,
Jehovah is thy name alone.
And thou the sov'reign Lord,
PSAlLM lxxxiv,— p m.e.
Longingjor tfte House of God.
LORD of the worlds above,
rlow pleasant and how fair
The dwellings of thy love,
Thy earthly temples are ;
To thine abode my heart aspires
With warm desires to see my God.
2 The spanow for her young
With pleasure seeks her nest.
And wand'ring swallows long
To find their wonted rest ;
My spiiit faints with equal zeal
To rise and dwell among thy saints.
3 O happy souls that piay, ,
Where God appoints to hear !
O happy men that pay
Their constant service there !
They praise thee still ; and happy they
'J^hat k)ve the way to 2Iion's hill.
436)
PSALM 85.
4 They go from strength to strength,
Thro' this dark vail of tears,
*Till each arrives at length, '
'Till each in heav'n appears ;
O glorious seat when God our King
Shall thither bring our willing feet T
5 To spend one sacred day.
Where God and saints abide.
Affords diviner joy •
Than thousand days beside ;
Where God resorts, I love it more
To keep the door than shine in courts-
6 God is our sun and shield.
Our light and our defence ;
With gifts our hands are fill'd ;
We d"-aw our blessings thence :
He shall bestow on Jacob's race
Peculiar grace and glory too.
7 The Lord his people loves ;
JHis hand no good withholds
Frrun those his heart approves,
From pine and pious souls :
Thrice happy he, O God of hosts,
Whose spirit trusts alone in thee.
PSALM LXXXV. — L. M.
Waiting for an answer to Prayer.
LORD, thou hast call'd thy grace to mind,
Thou hast revers'd our heavy doom :
So God forgave when Isra'l sinn'd.
And brought his wand'ring captives home.
2 Thou hast begun to set us free,
And made thy fiercest wrath abate :
Now let our hearts be turn'd to thee^
And thy salvation be complete.
3 Revive our dying graces, Lord,
And let thy saints in thee rejoice ;
PSALM 85, 8G. (43!?
Make known thy truth, fulfil thy word^
We wait for praise to tune our voice.
4 We waiL to hear what God will say ;
He'll speak, and give his people peace :
But let I hem run no more astray.
Lest his returnmg wrath increase.
PART II. L. M.
Salvation by Christ,
5^ALVATIONis for ever nigh
O Tiie souls that fear and trust the Lord;
And grace descending from on nigh.
Fresh hopes of glory shall afford.
6 Mercy and truth on earth are met.
Since Christ the Lord came down from heav'n ;
^y his obedience so complete,
•Justice is pleas'd and peace is giv'n.
7 Now truth and honour shall abound.
Religion dwell on earth again.
And heav'nly influence blest, the gf-ound
In our Redeemer's gentler reign.
8 His righteousness is gone before.
To give us free access to God ;
Our wand'ring feet shall stiay no more,
JJut maik his steps and keep the I'oad.
PSALM LXXXVl. — C. M.
A general Song of Praise to God^
AMONG the princes, earthly gods.
There's none hath pow'; divine ;
Nor is their nature, mighty Lord,
Nor are their works like thine.
^ Thenaton? thou hast made shall bring
Their o ii'in £S round thy throne ;
For thou alone do^t wond'rous things,
€"01 thou art Ggd alone.
438) PSALM 87, 88.
3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet.
Teach me thine heav'nly ways.
And a'l my wand'ring thoughts unite
In God my Father's praise.
4 Great is thy mercy, and my tongue
Shall those sweet wonders tell,
fiow by thy grace my sinking soul
Rose from the deeps of hell.
PSALM LXXXVIL — L. M,
The Church the Birth place of the Saints.
GOD in his earthly temple lays
Foundation foi his heav'nly praise ;
He likes the tents of Jacob well.
But still in Zion loves to dwell.
2 riis mercy visits ev'ry house
That pay their night and morning vows ;
But makes a more delightful stay,
Where churches meet to praise and pray.
3 What glories were describ'd of old !
W^hat wonders are in Zion told I
Thou city of our God below.
Thy fame shall Tyre and t^gypt know.
4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew,
Shall there begin their lives anew :
Angels and men shall join to sing
The hill where living waters spring.
5 When God makes up his last account
,Of natives in his holy mount,
*TwilI be an honour to appear ■
As one new-born jit;id npurish'd there.
PSALM LXXXVIII. — L. M.
Loss of Friends, and Absence of Divine Grace.
O thee, my God and Saviour, I
By day and ni^ht address my cry,
T
PSA^LMSS. (4S9
Vouchsafe my mournful voice to hear ;
To my distress incline thine ear.
2 For seas ot trouhle me invade.
My soul draws nigh to death's cold shade ;
Like one whose strength and hopes are fled.
They number me among the dead :
3 Like those who, shrouded in the grave.
From thee no more remembrance have ;
<Sast otf from thy sustaining care,
: Pown to the confines of despair.
1 4 Thy wrath has hard upon me lain,
' Afllicted me with restless pain ;
Me all thy mountain waves have press'd.
Too weak, alas, to bear the least.
.5 Remov'd from friends, I sigh alone.
In a loath'd dungeon laid, where none
A visit will vouchsafe to me,
Confin'd, past hopes of liberty.
(6 My eyes from weeping never cease ;
'They waste, but still my griefs increase ;
Yet daily, Lord, to thee I've pray'd,
iWi:h out-stretch'd hands invok'd thy aid.
7 Wilt thou by miracle revive
jThe dead, whom thou forsook'st alive ?
jFrom death restore, thy praise to sing.
Whom thoufrom prison wouldst not bring }
p Shall the mute giave thy love confess r
A mould'ring tomb thy faithfulness ?
jThy truth and pow'r re^iown obtain
iWhere darkness and oblivion reign ?
? To thee O Lord, I cry forlorn ;
My pray'r prevents the early morn ;
jV\ hy hast thou, Lord, my soul forsook,
jNor once vouchsai'd a gracious look ?
10 Prevailing sorrows bear me down,
Which from my youth with me have grown
Thy terrors past distract my mind,
lft.nd fears of blacker days iehiud.
440) PSALM aa
11 Thy wrath hast burst upon my head.
Thy terrors fill my soul with dreaci ;
Environ'd as with waves combmed.
And for a general deluge join'd.
12 My lovers, friends, tamiiliars, all
Remov'd from sight, and out of call ;
To dark oblivion all retir'd,
Deadj or at least to me expir'd.
PSALM LXXXIX. L« M,
The Covenant made with Christ,
FOREVER shall my song record
The truth and mercy ot the Lord •
Mercy and truth Forever stand
Like heav'n establish'd by his hand.
,2 Thus to his Son he swore and said
'^' With thee my cov'nant first is made ;
In thee shall dying sinners live ;
Glory and gi ace are thine to give.
3 Be thou mv Prophet, thou my Priest;
Thy children shall be ever blest ;
I'hou art my chosen King, thy throne
Shall stand eternal like my own.
4 There's none of all my sons above
So much my image or my love ;
Celestial pow'rs thy subjects are.
Then what can earth to thee compare ?
5 David, my servant, whom I chose.
To guard my flock, to crush my foes ;
An ; rais'd him to the Jewish throne.
Was but a shadow of my Son."
6 Now let the church rejoice and sing.
Jesus her Saviour and her King :
Angels his heav'nly wonders show,
AJid saiats declwe Jais woriws below-
*
PSALM 90. (441
PSALM XC. — C. M»
Man frail, and God eternal.
OUR God, our help in ages past.
Our hope for years to come.
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
•2 Beneath the shadow of thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure ;
Sufficient is thine arm alone,
Aud my defence is sure.
3 Beiore the hills in order stood.
Or earth receiv'd her frame.
From everlasting thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4 Thy word commands our flesh to dust,
*' Return, ye sons of men ;"
All nations rose from earth at first.
And tum'd to earth again.
5 A thousand ages in thy sight
Are like aa ev'ning gone ;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising dawn. •
6 [The busy tribes of flesh and blood.
With all their lives and cares,
Are carri'd downwards by the flood.
And lo^t in following years.
7 Time like an ever-rolling stream^
Bears all its sons away ;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the op'ning day,
8 Like flow'ry fields the nations stand
Pleas'd with the morning light ;
The flow'i-s beneath the mower's hand
Lie with'ring ere 'tis nioht,]
9 Our God, our help in ages past.
Our hope for years to come.
Be thou our guard while tioubles last.
And our eternal home.
44(2)
PSALM 9Q.
PART II. — C. M.
Injirmities and Mortality the Effect of Sin,
Ifi T ORD, if thine eyes survey our faults,
I i And justice grows severe.
Thy dreadful wrath exceeds our thouo-hts.
And burns beyond our Tear.
11 Thine anger turns our frame to dust ;
By one offence to thee,
Adam, with all his sons have lost
Their immortality :
12 Life, like a vain amusement flies,
A fable or a song ;
By swift decrees our nature dies.
Nor can our.joys be long.
13 'Tis but a few whose days amount.
To threescore years and ^en ;
And all beyond that short account
Is sorrow, toil, and pam.
14 [Our vitals with laborious strife
Bear up the crazy load,
.And drag hese poor remains of life
Along Lueii;esome road j
15 Almighty God reveal thy love.
And not thy wrath alone :
Oh I let our sweet experience prove
The mercies of thy throne.
16 Our souls would learn the heav'nly art
T' improve the hours we have,
That we may act the wiser part.
And live beyond the grave.
PART III. — C. M.
Breathino after Heaven
17 TJETURN, O God of love, return ^
M\ Earth is a tiresome place ;
How long shall we thy children mourn
Our absence from thy face ;
PSALM 91. (44S
1 18 Let heav'n succeed our painful years,
I Let sin and sorrow cease,
'And in proportion to our tears.
So make our joys increase,
' 19 Thy wonders to thy servants show,
' Make thy own work complete ;
: Then shall our souls thy glory know,
I And own thy love was great.
{20 Then shall we shine before thy throne
j In all thy beauty Lord :
/And the poor service we have done
Meet a divine reward.
. PSALM XCI. — L. M.
Safely in Public Diseases and Dangti
HE that hath marie his refuge God,
Shall find a most secure abode ;
Shall walk al} day beneath his shade.
And ihere at night shall rest his head.
2 Then will I say, <■' My God, thy pow'j
Shall be my fortress and my towV ;
I that am form'd of feeble dust
Make thine almighty arm my trust."
3 Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care
Shall keep the from the fowler's snare ;
Fiom Satan's wiles, who still betrays
Unguarded souls a thousand ways.
4 Just as a hen protects her brood.
From birds of prey that seek their blood,
!The Lord his faithful saints shall guard,
I And endless life be their reward.
I 5 If burning beams of noon conspire
;To dart apestilent-al fire ;
j God is their life, his wings are spread
'To shield them witH an healthful shadei
'6 If vapours with malignant breath
i Rise thick, and scatter midniglit deaths
444)
PSALM 91,
Israel is safe : the poison'd air
Grows pure, if Tsra'l's God be there..
7 What tho' a thousand at thy side.
Around thy path ten thousand died,
Thy God his chosen people saves
Amongst the dead, amidst the graves.
8 So when he sent his angel down
To make his wrath in Egypt known.
And slew their sons, his careful eye
Past all the doors of Jacob by.
9 But if the fire, or plague, or sword,
Receive commission from the Lord,
To strike his saints among the rest.
Their very pains and deaths are blest.
10 The sword, the pestilence, or fire
Shall but fulfil their best desire ;
From sins and sorrows set them free
And bring thy children. Lord, to thee.
PART II. — C. M.
Protection from Deaths Guard of Angels, Victor
and Deliverance.
11 "^TE sons of men, a feeble race,
JL Expos'd to ev'ry snare,
Come make the Lord, your dwelling place,
And try and trust his care.
12 No ill shall enter where you dwell ;
Or if the plague come nigh.
And sweep the wicked down to hell,
'Twill raise the saints on high.
13 He'll give his angels charge to keep
Your feet in all their ways ;
To watch your pillow while you sleep.
And guard your happy days.
14< Their hand shall bear you lest you fall
And dash against the stones ;
f SALM 92. (44S
fe
e they not servants at his call,
, And sent t' attend his sons ?
il5 Adders and lions ye shall tread ;
i The tempter's wiles defeat :
He that hath bruis'd the serpent's hea;d
' Puts him beneath your feet,
16 '* Because on me they set their love,
I'll save them, saith the Lord :
i'll bear their joyful souls above,
j Destruction and the sword.
77 My grace shall answer when they call.
In trouble I'll be nigh ;
My pow'r shall help them when thej^ fall,
I' And raise them when they die.
jKS Those that on earth niy name have knowri,
1 I'll honour them in heav'n ;
i There my salvation shall be shown,
<\ And endless life be giv'n."
PSAIiM XCII. — L. M»
; A Psalm for the Lord^s Day.
SWEET is the work, my God., my King,
To praise thy name give thanks and sing,
fo show thy love by morning light.
And talk of all thy truth at night.
I Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
No mortal care shall seize my breast,
p may my heart in tune be found,
jljike David's harp of solemn sound !
i My heai't shall triumph in my Lord,
jVnd bless his works and bless his word,
f by works of grace how bright they shine'
;rJow deep thy counsels ! how divine !
\<) Fools never raise their thoughts so high ;
biikebi-utes they live, like brutes they die-
Like grass they flourish, 'till thy breath
i^lastS; them in everlasting death
446) PSALM 92, 9S,
5 But I shall share a glorious part
Wien grace hath well reftn'tl my heart;
And fve;h supplies of joy are shed
Liike holy oil to cheer my head.
6 Sin (my worst enemy before)
Siiall vex mv eyes and ears no more ;
My io ward toes shall all be slain/
I^oi Satan break my peace again.
7 Thtn shall I see and hear and know
All I .lesir'd, or wish'd below ;
And ev'ry pow'r find sweet employ
In that eternal world of joy.
PART II. — L. 51.
T/iC Church is the Garden ofGodi
8 T ORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand
a A In wardens planted by thine hand ,
l«e; me within thy courts be seen
I^ike a young cedar fresh and green.
9 The e grow thy saints in faith and love,
B'est with thine inflo'ncefrom above :
Not Lebanon with all its trees
Yields such a comely sight as these.
10 The plants of grace shall ever live ;
(Nature decays, but grace must thrive)
Time, that doth all things else impair,
St>ll makes them flourish strong and fair;
11 Laden with fruits of age they show.
The Lord is holy just and true ;
None that attend his gates shall find
A God unfaithful or unkind.
PSALM XCIII L. M
The Eternal and the Sovereign God:
"^TtTlTH glory clad, with strength array'd^
v'j The Lord, that o'«- all nature reigns.
The world's foundat\on strongly laid,
Aiwlthe vast iabric still sustains.
PSALM 94. (447
( % How surely 'stablish'd is thy throne,
I Which shall no change nor period see I
'i For thoa, O Lord, and thou alone,
: Art God from all eteniity !
' .j3 The floods, O Lord, ht't up their voice,
' And toss the troubled waves on high ;
'■ But God above can still their noise,
; And make the angry sea comply,
! 4 Tiiy promise. Lord, is ever sure ;
j And tiiey that in thy house would dwell,
I That happy station to secure.
Mast still in holiness excel.
PSAIrJl XCIV. — C. M.
Saints Chastised, and Sinners d€stroyelS>
OGod ! to whom revenge belongs.
Proclaim thy wrath aloud ;
liCt sov'reign pow'r redress our wrongs.
Let justice smite the proud.
2 They say, «' The Lord nor sees nor hears ;*'
When will the vam be wise?
Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears ?
Oi blind, who made their eyes ?
3 He knows their impious thoughts are vainV
And they shall feel his pow'r :
His -vrath shall pierce their souls with pain
In some surprising hour.
4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke.
Thou hast a gentler rod ;
fThy providence, thy sacred book
Shall make them know tiieir God.
5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise,
And to his duty draw ;
Thy scou. <j;es make thy children wise
When they iotget thy law.
6 But God will ne'er cast off his saint^^
.Npr his ©wn promise break ;
448) PSALM 94,95.
He pardons his inheritance
For their Redeemer's sake.
PART II. — C. M.
God our Support and Comfort.
7 TTIT^HO will arise and plead my right
T T Against my num'rous foes ?
While earth and hell their force unite.
And all my hopes oppose.
8 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help,
Sustain'd my fa/nting head,
lyiy life had now in silence dwelt.
My soul amongst the dead.
$ Alas I my sliding feet ! I cri'd.
Thy promise bore me up ;
Thy grace stood constant by my side.
And rais'd my sinking hope.
XO While multitudes of mournful thought^
Within my bosom roll,
Thy boundless love forgives my faults.
Thy comforts cheer my soul.
XI Pow'rs of iniquity may lise.
And frame pernicious laws ;
But God my refuge rules the skies^
He will defend my cause.
12 Let malice vent her rage aloud.
Let bold blasphemers scoff;
The Lord our God shall judge the proud^
And cut the sinners off.
PSALM XCV. — L. M.
Canaan lost through Unhelief.
COME let our voices join to raise
A sacred song of solemn praise :
God is a sov'reign King ; rehearse'
itiS honour io exalted verso-.
PSALM 96. i^Ui)
j2 Come, let our souls address the Lord,
, Who fram'd our natures with his word,
I He is our Shepherd ; we the sheep
His mercy chose, his pastures keep.
3 Come, iet us hear his voice to-day,
iThe counsels of his love obey.
Nor let our harden'd hearts renew
The sins and plagues that Isra'l knew.
4 Isra'l, that saw his works of grace
Yet tempt their Maker to his face ;
A faithless unbelieving brood,
That tir'd the patience of their God.
5 Thus saith the Lord, <« How false they prove {
Forget my pow'r, abuse my love ;
Since they despis'd my rest, I swear.
Their feet shall never enter there."
6 [Look back, my soul, with holy dread,
And view those ancient rebels dead ;
Attend the offer'd grace to-day.
Nor lose the blessings by delay,
7 Seize the kind promise while it waits.
And march to Zion's heav'nly gates ;
Believe and lake the promis'd rest ;
Obey, and be for ever blest.]
s
PSALM XCVI. — C. M.
Christ's Jirst and second Coming.
ING to the Lord, ve distant lands.
Ye tribes of ev^ry tongue ;
His new discover'd grace demands
A new and nobler song.
2 Say to the nations, Jesus reigns,
God's own almighty Son ;
His pow'r the sinking world sustains^
And grace surrounds his throne.
3 Let heav'n proclaim the joyful day^j
Joy through the earth be seen •
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45D)
PSALM 97
ILet cities shine in bright array.
And fields in cheerful green.
4 The joyous earth, the bending skies
His glorious train display ;
Ye mountains sink, ye valleys rise.
Prepare the Lord his way.
5 Behold he comes, he comes to bless
The nations as their God ;
To show the world his righteousness.
And send his truth abroad.
,6 His voice shall raise the slumb'ring dead.
And bid the world draw near ;
But bow will guilty nations dread.
To see their judge appear !
PSALM XCVIl. L. M.
Christ reigning in Beaven, and coming to Judgment
HE reigns ; the Lord, the Saviour reigns !
Praise him in evanii;elic strains ;
iLet the whole earth in songs rejoice.
And distant Islands join their voice.
2 Deep are his counsels and unknown ;
But grace and truth support his throne ;
Tho' gloomy clouds his way surround ;
Justice is their eternal ground.
3 In robes of Judgment, lo, he comes,
^hakes the wide earth and cleaves the tombs ;
Before him burns devouring fire.
The mountains melt, the seas retire,
4 His enemies with sore dismay,
Fly from the sight and shun the day ;
Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high,.
And sing, for your redemption's nigh.
PART II. L. M.
ChiitiVs Incarnation,
5 fT^HE Lord is come ; the heav'ns proclaim
JL tiis birth ; the nations learn his n^iir^.e ;
PSALM 98. (45\
l^n unknown star directs the road
Of eastern sages to their God.
5 All ye bright armies of the skies.
Go, worship where the Saviour lies :
Angels and kings before him bow.
Those gods on high and gods below.
7 Let idols totter to the ground.
And their own worshippers confound ;
But Zion shall his glories sing,
(And earth confess lier sov'reign king;
I
PART III. L.*M»
Grace and Glory.
8 rriHE Almighty reigns exalted high
JL O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky ;
jTho' clouds and darkness veil his feet,
(His dwelling is the mercy-seat.
S O ye that love his holy name,
'Hate ev'ry work of sin and shame ;
iHe guards the souls of all his friends.
And from the snares of hell defends.
jlO Immortal light, and joys unknown.
Are for the saints in darkness sown ;
Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise^
And the bright harvest bless our eyes.
11 Rejoice, ye righteous, and record
The sacred honovti^s of the Lord ;
[None but the soul that feels his grace
j pan triumph in his holiness.
PSALM XCVIII. — C. M.
Praise for the Gospel. S|
TO our almighty Maker, God, *
New honours be address'd ;
Kis great salvation shines abioad j
And makes the nations blest.
452) PSALM 98, 99.
2 To Abrah'm first he spoke the word.
And taught his num'rous race ;
The Gentiles own him sov'reign Lord,
And learn to tru^t his grace.
3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim
With all her diff'rent tongues ;
And spread the honour of his name
In melody and songs.
PART II. — C. M.
The MessicCh's Comhig and Kingdom.
4 TOY to the world, the Lord is come,
J Let earth receive her King ;
Let ev'ry heart prepare him room.
And heav'n and nature sing.
3 Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns.
Let men their songs employ ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy.
6 No more let sir^ and sorrows grow.
Nor thorns infest the ground :
He comes to make his blessings flow.
Far as the curse is found.
7 He rules the world with truth and grace.
And makes the nations prove
The glories oThis righteousness.
And wonders of his love.
PSALM XCIX. — S. M.
Christ* s Kingdom and Maje^y,
THE God Jehovah reigns.
Let all the nations fear ;
Let sinners tremble at his throne.
And sain's be humble there.
2 Jesus the Saviour reigns ;
Let earth adore its Lord ;
PSALM 99,100. (46-^
'Bright cherubs his attendants stand,
' Swift to fulfil his word.
3 In Zion stands his throne.
His honours are divine ;
His church shall make his wonders knowrj.
For there his glories shine.
♦ How holy is his name !
I How terrible his praise !
Justice and truth, and judgment join
I Jn all his works ot grace.
I
PART II. S. M»
u4 holy God worshipped ■with Reverence.
;5 T^XALT the Lord our God,
■ i And worship at his feet ;
jHis nature is all holiness,
I And mercy is his seat.
^ When Isra'l was his church,
; When Aaron was his priest,
iWhen Moses cried, when Samuel pray'tl.
He gave his people rest,
J7 Oft he forgave their sins,
Nor would destroy their race ;
And oft he made his vengeance knoWn
When they abus'd his grace.
8 Exalt the Lord our God,
Whose grace is still the same ;
Still he's a God of holiness.
And jealous for his name.
PSALM C, — L. M.
Praise to our Creator. i^H
WITH one consent, let all the earth
To God their cheerful voices raise
Glad homage pay, with awful mirth.
And sing before him songs of praise ;
454)
PSALM 101.
2 Convinc'd that he is God alone.
From whom both we and all proceed \
We, whom he chooses for his own.
The flock that he vouchsafes to feed.
3 O enter ♦hen his temple gate.
Thence to his courts devoutly press ;
An^ still youi- gi'ateful hymns repeat,
Attd still his name with praises bless.
4 Fo; he's the Lord, supremely good.
H' = ."^neTcv is fr»r ever sure ;
His truth, which always fivmly stood.
To endless ages shall endure.
M
PSALM CI. — L. M.
The Magistrate's Psalm,
ERC Y and judgment are my song.
My gracious (iod, my righteous King,
To hee my songs and vows I bring.
2 Ir I am rais'd to bear the sword ;
I'll take my counsel from thy word ;
Thy justice and thy hea- 'nly g;ace
S.iail be the pattern of my ways.
S Let svis om ail my aci^ions guide.
And let my God wi'h me reside :
TJo wicked thing shall .-iweil with me,
Wnich may p ovoke thy jealousy.
4 So sons of slandei, ra-eand strife
Snail oe companions of my life :
T' "haughty look, the heart of pride
Within my iloojs shall ne'er a' ic'.e.
5 , i'l! search the land and raise the just
To posts of honour, wealth and trust :
The men that wo^k thy holy will
Shall be mv f iends and fav'rites still.}
6 In vain shall sinners hope to rise
By flatfr'ring or raaHcious lies ;
PSALM 102* (455
,Nor, while the innocent I guard,
iShall bold offenders e'er be spar'd.
r The impious crew (that factious band')
Shall hide their heads, or quit the land ;
lAnd all that break the public rest,
rWhere 1 have pow'r, shall be supprest!
PSALM CII. — C. M.
[ A Prayer for the Afflicted.
HEAR me, Q God, nor hide thy facc^
But answer, lest I die :
Hast thou not built a throne of grace,
' To hear when sinners cry ?
2 My days are wasted like the smoke
Dissolving in the air ;
iMy strength is dri'd, my heart is brokf^
And sinking in despair.
3 My spirits flag like with'ring grass
I Burnt with excessive heat :
In secret groans my minutes pass,
. And I forget to eat.
: 4 As on some lonely building's top',
[ The sparrow tells her moan,
I Far from the tents of joy and hope
I I sit and giicve alone.
j 5 My soul is like a w ilderness,
I Where beasts of midnight howl ;
Where the sad raven finds her place.
! And where the screaming owl.
; 6 Dark dismal thoughts and boding feai"^
I Dwell in my troubled breast ;
While sharp reproaches wound my earsj
Nor give my spirit rest.
[ 1 My cup is mingled with my woeSj
! And tears are my repast :
; My daily bread like ashes growl
; tin pleasant to my taste;
456)
PSALM 102.
8 Sense ean afford no real joy
To souls that feel thy frown ;
Lord 'twas thy hand advanc'd me highj
Thy hand hath cast me down.
9 My looks like wilher'd leaves appear /
And life's declining light
Grows faint as ev'ning shadows are.
That vanish into night.
IX) But thou for ever art the same,
O my eternal God ;
Ages to come shall know thy name.
And spread thy works abroad.
11 Thou wilt arise, and show thy face^
Nor will my Lord delay.
Beyond th' appointed hour of grace.
That long expected day.
12 He hears his saints, he knows their cry^
And by mysterious ways.
Redeems the pris'ners, doom'd to die.
And fills their tongues with praise.
PART II* — C. M.
Prayer heard, and Zion restored.
13 T ET Zion, and her sons rejoice ;
I 4 Behold the promis'd hour :
Her God hath heard her mourning voice^
And comes t' exalt his pow'r.
14 Her dust and ruins that remain.
Are precious in our eyes :
Those ruins shall be built again.
And all that dust shall vise.
15 The Lord will raise Jerusalem,
And stand in glory there ;
Nations shall bow before his name.
And kings attend with fear.
1 6 He sits a sovereign on his throne.
With pity in his eyes :-
* ^ PSALM 102. (457'
JJe hears the dying prisoner's groan.
And sees their sighs arise.
17 He frees the souls condemned to death,
And when his saints complain,
It shan't be said, *« that praying breath
«' Wab ever spent in vain.''
18 This shall be known when we are dead.
And left on lonii record ;
That ages yet unborn may read.
And trust and praise the Lord.
PART III. — L. M.
Man^s Morality, and ChrisVs Eternity.
19 TT is the Lord our Saviour's hand,
i Weakens our strength amidst the race j
Disease and death at his command
Arrest us and cut short our days.
20 Spai-e us, O Lord, aloud we pray,
Nor let our sun go down at noon ;
Thy years are one eternal day,
And must thy children die so soon ?
21 Yet in the midst of death and grief
This thought our sorrow shall assuage,
<« Our Father and our Saviour live ;
j Christ is the same thro' ev'ry age."
|22 'Twas he this earth's foundation laid ;
iHeav'n is the building of his hand ;
This earth grows old, these heav'ns shall fade ;
And all be chang'd at his command.
(23 The starry curtains of the sky
Like garments shall be laid aside ;
But still thy throne stands firm and high ;
Thy church for ever must abide.
j24 Before thy face thy church shall live,
' And on thy throne thy children reign ;
This dying world shall they survive,
I And the dead saints be rais'd again,
; oo
458)
PSALM 103.
PSALM cm. — S. M.
Praise for Spiritual and 'I emporal Mercies ^
OH bless the Lord, my soul !
Let all within me join,
And aid my tongue to bless his name^
Whose favours are divine.
2 O bless the Loid my soul !
JSor let his mercies lie,
forgotten in unthankfulness ;
And without praises die,
3 'Tis he fo gives thy sins,
'Tis he lelieves thy pain,
^Tis he that heals thy sicknesses.
And makes thee young again.
4 He crowns thy life with love.
When ransom'd from the grave ;
He that redeem'd my soul from hell
Hath sov'reign pow'r to save.
5 He fills the poor with good ;
He gives the suffrers rest ;
The Lord hath judgments for the proud.
And justice for th' opprest.
6 His wond'rous works and ways
He made by Moses known ;
Bat sent the world his truth and grace.
By his beloved Son.
PART II — S. M.
Abounding Compassion of Goi.
7 1\/rY soul, repeat his praise,
J.tX Whose mercies are so^reat^
Whose anger is so slow to rise.
So ready to abate.
8 God will not always chide ;
And when his strokes are felt.
His strokes are fewer than our crimes'.
And lighter than our crimes^
PSALM lOS. (*5»
^ High as the heav'ns are rais'd
Above. he ground we tread,
So tar the licaes ot his grace
Our highest thoughts exceed.
10 His pow'r bubdues our sius.
And nis lorgiving love,
Far as tue east is from the west^
Ooth all our guilt remove.
11 The pity ot the L.ord
To those that tear his name.
Is such as tenaer patents teel -
He knows our teeble frame.
12 He knows we are but dust^
Scacter'd with ev'ry breath :
His anger like a rising wind
Can send us swift to aeath,
13 Our uays are as the grass,
O. like the morning flow'r I
If one sharp blast sweep o'er the fieli.
It withers \n an hour.
l* But thy compassions, Lord^
To endless years endure ;
Anu children's children ever find
Thy words of premise sure.
PART III. S. M.
God's Universal Dominion.,
15 rilHE Lord the sov'^reign King,
1 Hath fix'd his throne on high^
O'er all the heav'nly world he rules.
And all beneath the sky.
16 Ye angels great in might.
And sw?ft to do his will,
Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear.
Whose pleasure ye iulfil
17 Let the bright hosts who wait
'' The orders ef their King,
460)
PSALM 104.
And guard His churches when they pray.
Join m the praise they sing.
18 While all his wond'rous works,
Thro' his vast kingdom, show
Their Maker's glory, thou, my soul,
6hall sing his graces too.
PSALM GIV. — L. M.
The Glory of God in Creation and Providence.
MY soul, thy great Creatoi praise ;
When cloth'd in his celestial rays.
He in full majesty appears.
And like a robe his glory wears.
2 The heav'ns are for his cui tains spread ;
Th' unfathom'd deep he makes his bed ;
Clouds are his chariot when he flies
On winged storms across the skies.
3 Angels, whom his own breath inspires.
His ministers, are flaming fires ;
And swift as thought their armies move
To bear his vengeance or his love.
4 The world's foundation by his hand
Is pois'd, and shall for ever stand ;
He binds the ocean m his chain,
JLestit should drown the earth again.
5 When earth was cover'd with the flood.
Which high above the mountains stood,
He thunder'd, and the ocean fled,
Confin'd to its appointed bed
6 The swelling billows know their bound.
And in their channels walk their round ;
Yet thence convey'd by secret veins,
They spring on hills, and drench the plains
7 He bids the crystal fountains flow,
And cheers the valleys as they go ;
There gentle herds their thirst allay.
And for the stream wild asses bray.
FSALM 104. {m
B From pleasant trees which shade the brink,
The lark and linnet Hght to drink ;
Their son^s the lark and linnet raise.
And chide our silence in his piaise.
9 God from his cloudy cistern pours
On the parch'd earth enriching show'rs r
The gTove, the garden, and the field,
A thousand joyful blessings yield. •
10 He makes the grassy food arise.
And gives the cattle large supplies ;
With herbs for man of various pow'r.
To nourish nature, or to cure
11 What noble fruit the vines produce!
The olive yields a pleasing juice ;
Our hearts are cheer'd with gen' rous wine.
His gifts proclaim his love divine
12 His bounteous hands our table spread.
He fills our cheerful stores with bread ;
While food our vital strength imparts.
Let daily praise inspire our hearts.
13 Behold the stately cedar stands
Rais'd in the forest by his hands ;
Birds to the boughs for shelter fly.
And build their nests secure on hi^h.
14 To craggy hills, ascends the goat ;
And at the airy.mountain's foot
The feebler creatures make their cell ;
He gives them wisdom where to dwell.
15 He sets the sun his circling race.
Appoints the pioon to change her face ;
And when thick darkness veils the day.
Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prey.
16 Fierce lions lead their youns abroad^
And roaring ask their meat from God ;
But when the morning beams arise.
The savage beasts to covert flies,
17 Then man to daily labour goes •
Thp oight vvti5 W*de for his repose ■;
46^) ^SALM104,
Sleep is thy gift, that sweet relief
From tiresome toil and wasting grief,
18 How strange thy works 1 How great thy skill I
While ev*ry land thy riches fill :
Thy wisdom round the world we see.
This spacious earth is full of thee.
19 Nor less thy glories in the deep,
Where fish in millions swim and creep.
With wond'rous motions swift or slow,
Still wand'ring in the paths below.
20 There ships divide their wat'ry way.
And flocks of scaly monsters play ;
The huge leviathan resides.
And fearless sports amid the tides.
21 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord,
All nature rests upon thy word.
And the whole race of creatures stands.
Waiting their portion from thy hands.
22 While each receives his difF'rent food.
Their cheerful looks pronounce it good :
Eagles and bears, and whales and worms
Rejoice and praise in difF'rent forms.
3 But when thy face is hid they mourn.
And dying to their dust return ;
Both man and beast their souls resign :
liife, breath and spirit, all are thine.
24- Yet thou canst breathe on dust again.
And fill the world with beasts and men ;
A word of thy creating breath
Repairs the wastes of time and death.
25 His works, the wonders of his might,
Are honoured with his own delight :
How awful are his glo»ious ways !
The Lord is dreadful in his praise.
26 The earth stands ti emalin j, at thy stroke,
And al thy touch the mountains smoke ;
Yet humble souls may see thy face,
And tell their wants to sov'reign grace.
PSALM 105. (463
27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet,
I And make my meditations sweet ;
Thy praises shall my breath employ
Till it expire in endless joy.
28 While haughty smners die accurst,
Their glory buri'd with their dust,
1 to my God, my heav'nly King
Immortal hallelujahs sing.
PSALM CV.-^C. M.
God's Conduct to Israel, and the Plagues of EgyM.
GIVE thanks to God, invoke his name.
And tell the world his grace ;
Sound through the earth his deeds of fame.
That all may seek his face.
2 His cov'nant which he kept in mi^d
For num'rous ages past,
To num'rous ages yet behind
In equal force shall last.
3 He swore to Abrah'm and his seed.
And made the blessings sure.
Gentiles the ancient promise read.
And find his truth endure.
4 *' Thy seed shall make all nations blest,
(Said the Almighty voice)
And Canaan's land shall be their rest.
The type of heav'nly joys.
5 [How large the grant ! how rich the grace !
To give them Canaan's land.
When they were strangers in the place,
A small and feeble band.
6 Like pilgrims through the countries rpund
Securely they remov'd :
And haughty kings, that on them frown'd
Severely he reprov'd.j
7 «« Touch mine anointed, and mine arm
Shall soon avenge the wrong !
4&i) PSALM im.
The man that does my prophets hanp
Shall know their God is strong."
S When P haroah dar'd to vex the saints!^
And thus provok'd their God,
Moses was sent at their complaints,
Arm'd with his dreadful rod,
9 He call'd for darkness : darkness came-
Like an o'er whelming flood ;
He turn'd each lake and ev'ry stream
To lakes and streams^of blood.
10 He gave the sign, and noisome flies
Thro' the whole country spread ;
And frogs in baleful armies rise
About the mbnarch's bed.
11 Thro' fields, and towns, and palace's
The tenfold vengeance flew ;
Locusts in swarms devour'd their trees.
And hail their cattle slew.
12 Then bv an angel's mid night stroke
The flow'r of Egypt died ;
The strength of ev'ry house he broke.
Their glory and their pride.
13 Thus were the tribes from bondage freed
Ant! left the hated ground ;
Kich with Egyptian spoils they fled.
Nor was one feeble found.
14 The Lord himself chose out their way.
And mak'd their journeys right.
Gave them a leading cloud by day,
A fiery guide by night.
15 They thirst ; and waters from the rock
In rich abundance flow,
And following still the course they took.
Ran all the desert through.
IG O wond'rous stream ! O blessed typ^
Ot ever-flowing grace !
So Christ our rock maintains our lififr
And 3id3 enr -vvaiid'ring ^ac$^
PSALM 106. (465
•i7 Thus guarded by th' Almighty handj
The chorea tribes possest
Canaan, the rich, the piomis'd land.
And theie enjoy'd their rest.
18 Then let the world J '.bear its ragej
^or put (he church in fear:
Isra'l must Itne through ev'ry age.
And be th' Almighty's care.
PSALM CVI. — L. M.
Prat e to God.
TO God, the greai, the ever blest.
Let songs of honour be addrcst :
His mercy firm for ever stands ;
Give him the thanks his love demands.
2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways >
Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise i
Blest are the souls that tear thee slill.
And pay their duty to thy will.
3 Remember what thy mercy did
For Jacob's race, thy chosen seed ;
And with the same salvation bless
The meanest suppl'ant of thy grace.
4 O may I see thy tribes rejoice.
And aid their triumph with uiy voice !
This is my glory, liord, to be
Join'd to thy saints, and near to thee.
PART II. S. M.
Israel pnniihed and pardoned
5/^OD of eternal love,
\J How fickle are our ways !
And yet how oft did Isra'l prove
Thy constancy of grace !
6 They saw ttiy wonde. m wrought.
And then thy praise they sung ;
4^6) PSALM IQT.
But soon thy work o^pow'r forgot^
And mmmur'd with their tongue.
7 JNow they believe his word,
^'"^hile rocks with rivers flow ;
3Sow with their lusts provoi^e the Lord^
And he reduc'd them low.
8 Vet when they mourn 'd their faults,
He hearken'd to their groans ;
Brought his own cov'nantto his thoughts..
And call'd them still his sons.
9 Their names were in his book.
He sav'd them rom their foes :
Qft he chasLis'd, but ne'er forsook
The people that he chose,
10 Let Isra'l biess the Lord,
i'Vho love their ancient race;
And Christians join the solemn word,
j4men to ali the praise.
G
PSALM CVII — L. M»
Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to Heavefi,
IVE thanks to God, he "-e.igns above,
Kind are his thoughts, his name is love :
His mercy ages past have known^
Aiid ages long to come shall own.
2 Let the Redeemed of the L<ord
The wonders of his grace record ;
Zsra'l, the nation whom he chose.
And rescu'dfrom their mia.hty' foes.
3 f When God's almighty arm had broke-
Their fetters and th' Egyptian yoke.
They trac'd the desert, wand'ring round;
A wild and solitarv ground !
4 There they could find no leading road,
Nor city for their fix'd abode ;
Nor food nor foiintain to assuage
Their burning thirst, or hanger's rage.]
PSALM 107. (4^
iS In their distress to God they cri'd,
I God was their Saviour and their guide ;
' He led thtiir wand'ring march ai ound
And brought their tribes to Canaan's ground.
'6 Thus when our first release we gain
'F om sin's old yoke, and satan's chain^
We have this desert world to pass,
A dang'rous and a tiresome place.
;7 He feeds and clothes us all the way^
jHe guides our footsteps lest we stray,
( He guards us Avith a pow'rful hand
And brings us to the heav'nly land,
S O let the saints with joy record
The truth and goodness of the Lord f
How great his works ! how kind his wayst
Let ev'ry tongue pronounce his praise.
PART II. — L. M.
Correction for Sin, and Release by Prayer-
OT^ROM age to age exalt his name,
X^ God and his grace are stil! the same ?
He fills the hungry soul with food.
And feeds the poor with ev'ry good.
10 But if thei hearts rebel and rise
Against the God that rules the skies •
If they x'eject his heav'nly word.
And slight the counsels of the Lord :
11 He'll bring their spirits to the groun4j
And no deliv'rance shall be found ;
Laden with grief they waste their breath
In darkness and the shades of death.
12 Then to the Lord they raise their crieS'j
He makes the dawning light arise,
And scatters all that dismal shade
That hung so heavy ^-ound their head,
13 He cuts the bars of brass in two,
•^nd let? the smiling pris'ners thrn' .;
468) PSALM 107.
Takes off the load of guilt and grief.
And gives thelab'ring soul relief.
14 O maj' the sons of men record
The wond'rous goodness of the Lord i
How great his works ! how kind his ways!
Xet ev'ry tongue pronounce his praise.
jsy
PART III. — L. M.
Intemperance punished and pardoned.
AIN man on foolish pleasures bent,
Prepares for his own punishment :
What pains, what loathsome maladies
From luxury and lust arise ! t
16 The drunkard feels his vitals waste ;
Yet drowns his health to please his taste :
'Till all his active pow'rs are lost.
And fainting life draws near to dust.
17 The glutton groans, and loaths to eat.
His soul abhors delicious meat ;
Nature with heavy loads opprest
Would yield to death to be releas'd,
18 Then how the fnghten'd sinners fly
To God for help with eaniest cry !
He hears their groans, prolongs their breath
And saves them from approaching death.
19 No med'cines could effect the cure
'So quick, so easy, or so sure :
The deadly sentence God repeals^
He sends his sov*reign word, and heals,
20 O may the sons of men record
The wond'rous goodness of the Lord !
And let their thankful o*^ ing prove
How thev adore their Maker's love
PSALM 107. (469
PART IV. — L. M.
I, Beliverance from Storms and Shipwrecks
■}tl VMTOULD you behol i the works of Gods
I T T His wonders in the world abroad.
With the bold mariner survey
The unknown re^iions of the sea.
{22 They leave their native shores behind^r
j And seize the favour of the wind !
,'Till God command, and tempests rise
That heave the ocean to the skies.
'23 Now to theheav'ns they mount amain^
' Now sink to dreadful deeps again ;
! What strange affrights young sailors 'eel.
And like a stagg'ring drunkard reel !
24 When land is far, and death is nigh,
jLost to all hope to God they cry :
! His mercy hears their loud address,
, And sends salvation in distress,
25 He bids the winds their wrath assuage,;^
And stormy tempests cease to rage ;
The gladsome train their fears give o'er
And hail with joy their native shore.
26 O may the sons of men record
The wond'rous goodness of the Lord]
Let them their private off'rings bring,
And in the church his glory sing.
PART V. — C. M.
The jMariner^s Psalm-^
'27 fTlH Y works of glory, mighty Lord;,
X That rule the boist'rous sea.
The sons of courage shall record.
Who tempt that dangerous way.
>!S At thy command the winds arise,;
And swell thetow'ring waves \
470) PSALM 107.
^The men astonish'd mount the skies.
And sink in shaping graves.
29 [Again they climb the \vat*ry hillSj
And plunge in deeps again ;
Each like a tott'ring drunkard reels.
And finds his courage vain.
30 Frighted to hear the tempest roaf.
They pant with flutt'ring breath ;
And hopeless oi the distant shore.
Expect immediate death.]
31 Then to the Lord they raise their cries ,-
He hears the loud request,
And orders silence thro' the skies.
And lays the floods to rest.
32 Sailors rejoice to lose their fears.
And see the storms allay 'd :
^ow to their eyes the port appears :
There let their vows be paid.
33 'Tis Gi>d that brings them safe to land ;
Let stupid mortals know.
That waves are under his command.
And all the winds that blow.
34 O that the sons of men would praise
The goodness of the Lord !
And those that see thy wond'rous ways.
Thy wond'rous love record,
PART VI. — L. M.
Colonies Planted.
35 T^T'HEN God, provok'd with daring crimfsi
y T Scourges the madness of the times.
He turns their fields to barren sand.
And dries the rivers from the land.
36 His word can raise the springs again.
And make the wither'd mountains green.
Send show' ry blessings from the skies ;
And harvests in the desert rise.
PSALM 108. (iri
'^7 [Where nothing dwelt but beasts of prey
'Or men as fierce and wild as they.
He bids th' oppi est and poor repair,
And builds them towns and cities there.
38 They sow the fields, andtrees they plant
Whose yearly fruits supplies Iheir want ;
Their race grows up from fruiiful stocks.
Their wealth increases with their Hocks,
l39 Thus they are blest ; but if they sin,
(He lets the heathen nations in,
A savage crew invades their lands.
Their pi in ces die by barb'rous hands.
40 Their captive sons, expoa'd to scorn.
Wander unpiti'd and forlorn ;
The country lies unfenc'd, untill'd.
And desolation spreads the field.
41 Vet if the humbled nation mourns
Again his dreadful hand he turns :
Again he makes their cities thrive.
And bids the dying churches live.]
42 The righteous with a joyiul sense
Admire the works of Providence ;
And tongues of atheists shall no more.
Blaspheme the God that saints adore.
43 How few with pious care record
These wond'rous deahngs of the Lord
But wise observers still shall find
The Lord is holy, just and kind.
PSALM CVIII.— C. M.
A Song of Praise.
AWAKE, my soul, to sound his prais^.
Awake my harp to sing ;
Join all my pow'rs the song to raise,
A.nd mo ning incense bring.
2 Among the people ol" his cai e.
And thrtt' the nations round ;
472) PSALM 109^
Glad songs of praise will I prepare
And there his name i e.iound.
3 Be thou exalted, O my God,
Above the starry train ;
I>ift"use thy heav'nly grace abroad.
And teach the world thy leign.
4 So shall thy chosen sons rejoice.
And throng thy courts above ;
While sinners hear thy pard'ning voice,
^nd taste redeeming love.
PSALM CIX. — C. M.
Love to Enemies from the Example of C/eri^i
GOD of my me cy and my praise.
Thy glory is my song ;
Tho' sinners speak against thy grace
With a blaspheming tongue,
2 When i i the form of^mortal mau
Thy Son on earth was found ;
With cruel slanders, false and vain
They compass'd him around.
3 Their mis'ries his compassion move^
Their peace he still pursu'd ;
They render hatred for his love.
And evil for his good,
4 Their malice rag'd without a cause^
Yet with his dying breath
He pray'd for murd'rers on his cross.
And blest his fpes in death.
5 Lord shall thy bright example shino
In vain befo'e my eyes ;
Give me a soul akin to thine.
To love mine enemies,
6 The Lord shall on my side engage.
And in my Saviour's name
■f shall defeat their pride and ragq.
Who slander and condenji^-
PSALM no, 111. (4Z3
PSALM ex. — C. M.
Christ's Kingdom and Priesthoods
JESUS, our Lord ascend thy throne
And near thy Father sit ;
In Zion shall thy ow'r be known.
And make thy oes submit.
2 What wonders shall thy gospel do"!
Thy converts shall surpass
The num'roiis drops of morning-dew.
And own thy sov'reign grace.
3 God hath ptonounc'd a tirm decree.
Nor changes what he swore ;
'* Eternal shall thy priesthood be.
When Aaron is no more.
4 Melchisedech, that wond'rous pries^
That king of high degree.
That holy man who Abrah'm blest
Was but a type of thee."
5 Jesus our P riest for ever lives
, To plead for us above ;
Jesus our King for ever gives
The blessings of his love.
6 God shall exalt his glorious head.
And his high throne maintain.
Shall strike the pow'rs and princes dead.
Who dare oppose his reign,
PSALM CXI. — C. M.
The Wisdom of God in his Workt*
SONGS of immortal praise belong
To my Almighty God ;
He has my heart and he my tongue
To spread his name abroad.
2 rfow great the works his hand has wrought^
How glorious in our sight !
And men in ev'ry age have sought
His wonders with delight.
Pp2
474) PSALM 111.
3 How fair and beauteous nature's framed
How wise the eternal mind !
His counsels never change the scheme
That his first thoughts design'd.
4 When he redeem'^ his chosen sons>
He hx'd his cov'nant sure ;
,The Ofders that his lips pronounce.
To endless years endure.
5 Nature and time, and earth and skies.
Thy heav'nlir skill proclaim ;
What shall we do to make us wise.
Bat learn to read thy name ?
6 To fear thy pow'r, to trust thy grace'.
Is our divinest skill !
And he's the wisest of our race
That best obeys thy will.
PART II. — C. M,
The Perfections of God.
7 r^ RE AT is the Lord ; his works of migb'
\JJI Demand our noblest songs ;
Let his assembled saints unite
Their harmony of tongues.
S Great is the mercy of the Lord,
He gives his children food ;
AT)d ever mindful of his word.
He makes his promise good.
9 His Son the great Redeemer, came
To seal his cov'nant sure :
Holy and rev'rend is his name,
His ways are just and pure.
10 They tliat would grow divindy wis^.
Must with his fear begin ;
Our fairest proof of knowledge li09
' In hating ev'ry sin.
PSALM 112, lis. (475
PSALM CXII. — C. M.
Liberality rewarded.
HA P P Y is he that fears the Lord,
And follows his commands,
,Who lends the poor without reward,
Or gives with lib'ral hands.
2 As pity dwells within his breast
To allthe sons of need ;
So God shall answer his request
With blessings on his ■ eed.
3 No evil •:idin;is shall surprise
His well establish'd mind;
His soul to God, his refuge flies.
And leaves his fears behind.
4' In times of danger and distress.
Some beams of light shall shine.
To show the world his righteousness.
And give him peace divine,
5 His works of piety and of love
Remain before the Lord ;
Honour on earth and joys above
Shall be his sure reward.
PSALM CXIII. — L. M.
God sovereign and gracious.
YE servants of th' almighty King, ^
In ev'ry age his praises sing ;
Where'er the sun shall rise or set,
The nations shall his praise repeat,
2 Above the earth, beyond the sky,
His throne of Glory stands on high ;
Nor time, nor place, his pow'r restrain,
Nor bound his universal reign.
3 Which of the sons of Adam dare,
Or angels with their God compare ?
His glories h'^w divinely bright.
Who dwells in uncreated light,
476) PSALM 114
4 Behold his love ; he stoops to view
What saints above and angels do ;
And condescends yet more to know
The mean affairs of men below,
5 From dust and cottages obscure
His grace exalts the humble poor!
Gives them the honour of his sons,
And fit$ tiiem ior their heav'nly thrones.
6 [A word of his creating voice
Can make the barren house rejoice :
Tho' Sarah's ninety years were past.
The promis'd seed is born at last.
7 With jov the mother views her son,
And tells the wonders God has done ,
Faith may grow stron,; when sense despairs ;
If nature fails, the promise bears.)
PSALM CXIV. — L. M.
Miracles attending Israel's Journey^.
WHEN Isra'l, freed from Pharaoh's hand.
Left the proud ty ant and his land.
The tiibes with cheerful homage own.
Their king and Judah was his throne.
2 Across the deep their journey lay ;
The deep divides to make them way ;
Jordan beheld their march, and fled
With backward cunent to his head.
3 The mountains shook like frighted sheep,
Like lambs the little hillocks leap !
Not Sinai on her base could stand.
Conscious of sov'reign pow'r at hand.
4- What pow'r 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 ?
5 Let ev'ry mountain, ev'ry flood
]^etire and know the approaching Gc4,
PSALM 115* (477
The King of Isra'l : see him here ;
Tremble thou earth, adore and fear.
6 He thunders, and all nature mourns.
The rock to standing pools he turns ;
'Flints spring with fountains at his word,
And fires and seaa confess the Lord.
PSALM CXV — L. M.
1 The true God our Refuge.
NOT to our ourselves who are but dust
Not to ourselves is glory due,
Eteraal God, thou only just,
(Thou only gracious, wise and true.
2 Display to earth thy dreadful name ;
Why should a heathen's haughty tongue
i Insult us, and to raise our shame,
'Say, '• Where's the God you've serv'd so long
,3 The God we serve maintains his throne,
Above the clouds, beyond the skies.
Thro' all the earth his will is done,
\ He knows our groans, he hears our crios.
I /I But the vain idols they adore
Are senseless shapes of stone and wood.:
At best a mass of glitt'ring ore,
A silver saint, or golden god.
5 [With eyes and ears, they carve the head^
Deaf are their ears, their eyes are blind ;
In vain are costly off'rings made,
And vows are scatter'd in the wind.
6 Their feet were nevt^r made to move..
Nor hands to save when mortals pray ^
Mortals that pay them fear or love.
Seem to be blind and deai as they. J
7 O Isra'l, make the Lord thy hope.
Thy help, thy refuge, and thy rest \
The Lord shall build thy ruins up,
ihn^ bless the people and the priest.
478) PSALM 116.
8 The dead no more can speak thy praise^.
They dwell in silence in the grave ;
But we shall live to sin^ thy grace,
^nd tell the world thy pow'r to save.
PSALM CXVI. — C» M»
Recovery from Sick7,ess._
I Love the Lord : he heard my cries.
And piti'd ev'ry groan,
liOng as I live when troubles rise,
I'll hasten to his throne.
2 [ lov'd the Lord ■ hebow'dhis ear.
And chas'd my griefs away :
O let my heart no more despair.
While I have breath to pray !
3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell.
And I drew near the dead.
While inward pangs and tears of hell.
Perplex my wakeful head.
4) *' My God, I cri'd, thy servant save^
Thou ever good and just ;
Thy pow'r cap rescue from the grave^
Thy pow'r is all my trust,''
5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest.
He bade my pains remove ;
lletuin, my soul, to God thy rest.
For thou hast known his love.
€ My God hath sav'd my soul from death.
And dri'd my falling tears :
Now to his praise I'll spend my breath,
J^nd my remaining years.
'W
PART II. — C. M.
Thanks for private Deliverances,
HAT shall I render to mv God
F«r all his kindness shown ?
PSALM iir. (47ia
II
I' My feet shall visit thine abode,
! My songs address thy throne.
J; S Among the saints that fill thine house.
My oflf'rings shall be paid ;
' There shall my zeal perform the vowS^
' My soul in anguish made,
9 How much is mercy thy delight,
I Thou ever-blessed God !
I How dear thy servants in thy sight ?
j How precious is their blood r
I 10 How happy all thy servants are !
How g'-eat thy grace to me !
My life, which thou hast made thy cafe^
( JLod, I devote tc thee.
II Now T am thine, for ever thine.
Nor shall .my purpose move :
i Thy hand hath loos'd my bonds of paiit^,
j And bound me with thy love
' 12 Here in thy courts I leave my voWj
; A^nd thy rich grace record ;
j Witness, ye saint , who hear me now^
Jf I forsake the Lord,
PSALM CXVII L. M.
Praise to God from all Nations,
FROM all that dwell below the skies.
Let the (creator's praise arise ;
Let the Redeemer's name be sung.
Thro' ev'ry land, by ev'ry tonoue.
2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord,
Eternal truth attends thy word :
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore^
'Till suns shall rise and set no more.
3 Your lofty themes, ye mortals, brings
In songs of praise divinely sing ;
The great salvation loud proclaim,
And shout for joy the Saviour's name-."
480)
PSALM lla
4 In ev'ry land begin the song.
To ev'ry land the strains belong ;
In cheerful sounds all voices raise.
And fill the world with loudest praise.
tSALM CXVIII. — S. M.
An Hosannah for the Lord^s Da^>
SEE what a living Stone
The builders did refuse :
Yet God hath built his church thereot>
In spite of envious Jews.
2 The scribe and angry priest
Reject thine only Son ?
Yet on this rock shall Zion rest;
As the chief corner-stone,
3 The work, O Lord, is thine.
And wond'rous in our eyes r
This day declares it all divine.
This day did Jesus rise.
4 This is the glorious day
That our Redeemer made ;
Let us rejoice and sing, and pray.
Let all the church be glad. '
5 Hosannah to the King
Of David's royal blood :
Bless him, ye saints, he comes to bring
Salvation from your God.
6 We bless thine holy word
Which all this grace displays :
And offer on thine altar, Lordv
Our sacrifice of praise.
PSALM 119. (481
PSALM CXIX. — C. M,
ALEPH,
HOWbless'd are they, who always keep
The pure and perfect way !
Who never from the sacred paths
Of God's commandments stray !
2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws
Have still obedient been !
And have with fervent humble zeal
His favour sought to win !
3 Such men their utmost caution use
To shun each wicked deed ;
But in the path which he directs
With constant care proceed.
4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us. Lord,
To learn thy sacred will ;
And all our diligence employ
Thy statutes to fulfil.
5 O then that thy most holy will
Might o'er my ways preside.
And I the course of all my life
By thy direction guide !
6 Then with assurance should I wall^.
From all confusion free ;
Gonvinc'd, with joy, that all my ways
With thy commands agree.
■? My upright heart shall my glad mOuth
With cheerful praises fill ;
When, by thy righteous judgments taught,
I shall have learnt thy will.
8 So to thy sacred laws shall I
All due observance pay ;
O then forsake me not, my God,
Nor cast mc quite away.
BETH.
9 How shall the young preserve their ways
■From all pollution free >
482) PSALM im
By making; still their course of life
With thy commands agree.
10 With heaity zealfo- thee 1 seek,
To thee for succour pray ;
O suffer not my careless steps
From thy right paths to stray.
11 Safe in my heart, and closely hid^
Thy word, my treasure lies ;
To succour me with timely aid.
When sinful thoughts arise.
12 Secur'd by that, my grateful soul
Shall ever bless thy name ;
O teach me then by thv just laws
My future life to frame.
13 My lips, unlock'd by pious zeal.
To others have declar'd
How well the judgments of thy moujth
Deserve our best re2;ard.
14 Whilst in the way of thy commands
More solid joy I found.
Than had I been with vast increase
Of envy'd riches crown'd.
15 Therefore thv just and upright laws
Shall always fill mv mind ;
And those sound rules, which thou prescrib'f ^
All due respect Miall find.
16 To keep thy statutes undefac'd
Shall be mv constant joy ;
The strict remembrance of thy word.
Shall all my thoughts employ.
GIMEL.
17 Be gracious to thv servant. Lord-,
Do thou my life defend,
That I, according to thy word.
My future time may spend. ^^
18 Enlighten both mv eyes andmiiV3fV. 41
That so I may discern -''^
PSALM 119. (483
^The wondrous works which they behold.
Who thy just precepts learn.
X9 Though, like a strang^er in the land,
From place to piace I stray,
Thy righteous judgments from my sight
Remove not thou away.
^0 My fainting soul is almost pin'd.
With earnest longing spent,
'• Whilst always on the eager search
■ \ Of thy just will intent.
£1 Tny sharp rebuke shall crush the prou^
Whom still thy curse pursues ;
Since they to walk in thy right ways
Presumptuously refuse.
22 But far from me, do thou, O Lordj
Contempt and shame remove ;
For I thy sacred laws affect
, With undissembled love.
• ^ Though piinces oft, in council me^^
Agafnst thy servant spake ^
' Yet I thy statutes to observe
My constant business 'make.
j 24' For thy commanus have always bee|^
My comfort and delight ;
By chem I leain, with piudent care.
To guide my steps aright. ♦
j DALETH.
! 35 My soul, oppress'd with deadly care,
Close to the dusHdoes cleave ;
Revive me, Lord, and let me now
Thy promis'd aid receive,
26 To thee 1 still declar'd my ways.
And thou inclin'st thine ear ;
0 teach me then my future life
By thy -ust laws to steer.
S7 If thou wilt make me know thv laAV?,
And by their guidance walk, ' ^
484) PSALM 119.
The wondrous works which thou hast done
Shall be my constant talk.
28 But see, my soul within me sinks,
Press'd down with weighty care ;
Do thou, according to thy word.
My wasted strength repair.
29 Far, far from me be all false way^
And lying arts remov'd ;
But kindly grant I still may keep
The path by thee approved.
30 Thy faithful ways, thou God of truth.
My happy choice I've made ;
Thy judgments, as my rule of life.
Before me always laid.
31 My care has been to make my life
With thy commands agree ;
O then preserve thy servant. Lord,
From shame and ruin free.
32 So in the way of thy commands
Shall I with pleasure run.
And, with a heart enlarg'd with joy.
Successfully go on,
HE.
33 Instruct me in thy statutes. Lord,
Thy righteous paths display ;
^nd I from them,Hhroughall my life.
Will never go astray.
34 If Ihou true wisdom from above
Wilt graciously impart,
"Jpo keep thy perfect laws I will
Devote my zealous heart.
35 Direct me in the sacred ways
To which thy precepts lead ;
JBecause my chie delight has beeo
Thy ri'^hteous paths to tread.
36 Do thou to thy most just commands
Incline my willing heart ;
Let no desire of worldly wealth
Froru thee my thoughts divert.
!,. PSALM 119. (435-
1^7 From those vain objects turn my eyes,
l' Which this false world displays ;
' But give me lively povv'r and strength
To keep thy righteous ways.
' 38 Confirm the promise which thou uiad'st ■
' And give thy servant aid.
Who to transgress thy sacred laws
: Is awfully afraid.
39 The foul disgiace I justly fear,
I In mercy, JLoid, remove ;
For all the judgments thoxi ordain'st
Are full of grace and love.
40 '1 houknow'sthow alter thy commandfi*
IVly longing heart does pant ;
O then make haste to raise me up.
And promis'd succour grant.
VJU.
41 Thy constant blessing, Lord, bestoHV
To cheer my drooping heart ;
To me, according to thy word.
Thy saving health impart.
42 So shall 1, when my foes upbraid.
This ready answer make ;
*< In God I trust, who never will
" His faithful promise break,""
43 Then let not quite the word of truth
Be fiom my mouth remov'd ;
Since still my giound of steadfast hope
Thy just decrees have prov'd.
44 So I to keep thy righteous laws
Will all my study bend ;
From age to age my time to come
• In their observance spend,
45 Ere long I trust to walk at large,
From all incumbrance free ;
Since I resolve to make my life
With thy commands agree,
aq2
486) FSALM lia
.46 Thy laws shail be my constant talk ;
And princes shail attend,
Whilst I the justice of thy ways
With confidence defend.
47 My longing; heart and ravish'd soul
Shall both o'er flow with joy.
When in thy lov'd cominandments I
My happy hours employ.
48 Then will I to thy just decrees
Lift up my willing hands ;
My care and business then shall be
To study thy commands.
ZAIN.
49 According to thy promis'd grace.
Thy favour. Lord, extend ;
Make good to me the word on which
Thy servant's hopes depend.
50 That only comfort in distress
Did all my griefs control ;
Thy word, when troubles hemm'd me roun4^
Reviv'd my fainting soul.
51 Insulting foes did proudly mock.
And all my hopes deride ;
Yet from thv law not all their scoffs
Could make me turn aside.
52 Thy judgments then, of ancient date^.
I quickly call'd to mind,
Till, ravish'd with such thoughts, my soul
Did speedy comfort find.
53 Sometimes I stand amaz'd, like one
With deadly horror struck.
To think how all my sinful foes
Have thy just laws forsook.
54 But I thy statutes and decrees
My cheerful anthems made ;
fsVhiist through strange lands and desert wiltis
I like a pilgrim stray'd.
PS.\LM119. (48:;
53 Thy name, that cheer'd my heart by day^
Has till'd my thoughts by night ;
I then resolv'd by thy just laws
To guide my steps aright.
56 That peace oi mind, which has my soul.
In deep distress sustain'd.
By strict obedience to thy wilj
I happily obtain'd.
CHETH.
57 O Lord, my God, my portion thou
And sure possession art ;
Thy words 1 steadfastly resolve
To treasure in my heatt.
58 With all the strength of warm desire
1 did thy grace implore ;
Disclose, accoxding to thy word.
Thy mercy's boundless store.
59 With due reflection and strict care
On all my ways 1 thought ;
And so, reclaim'd to thy just paths.
My wand'ring steps I brought.
60 I lost no time, but made great haste_,
Resolv'd, without delay,
To watch, that I might never more
From thy commandments stray.
61 Though num'rous troops of sinful men
To rob me have combin'd.
Yet I thy pure and righteous laws
Have ever kept in mind.
62 In dead of night I will arise
To'sing thy solemn praise ;
Convinc'd how much 1 always ought
To love thy righteous ways.
63 To such as fear thy holy name
Myself I closely join ;
fo ail who their obedient wills
To thy commands resign.
4a8) PSALM lia
64 O'er all the earth thy mercy, Lord,
Abundantly is shed ;
f> make me then exactly learn
Thy sacred paths tp tread.
TETH.
^5 With me, thy servant, thou hast deaji
Most graciously, O Lord ;
Repeated benefits bestow'd.
According to thy word.
^6 Teach me the sacied skill, by which
Right jud2;ment is attain'd,
Who inbelief of thy commands'
Have steadfastly remain 'd.
67 Before affliction stopp'd my course.
My foot-steps went astray :
But I have since been disciplin'd
Thy precepts to obey.
^C8 Thou art, O F^ord, supremely good.
And all thou dost is so ;
On me, thy statutes to discern,
Thv savin ■ skill bestow.
69 The proud have org'd malicious lies.
My spotle-s fame to stain ;
But my fix'd heart, without reserve,
Thy p'-ccepts shall retain.
70 While pamper'd they, with prospVous ills^,
In sensual pleasures live,
My soul can relish no delight.
But what thy precepts give.
71 'Tis oQod for me that 1 have felt
Affliction's chast'ning rod,
That I might duly learn and keep
The statutes of my God.
72 The law that Vom thy mcfuth proceeds j,
Of more esteem I hold
I'han untouch'd mines, than thousj^nd jniues
Of silver and of goldi
PSALM 119, (489
JOD. '
'/3 Tome, who am the workmanship
i Of thy Almighty hands,
The heav'nly understanding give
To learn thy just commands.
74 My preservation to thy saints
Strong comfort will aflord.
To see success attend m^^ hopes,
Who trusted in thy word.
75 Tnat right thy judgments are, I now
By suie expeiience see ;
And that in faithfulness, O Lord^
Thou hast afflicted me.
76 O let thy tender mercy now
Afford me needful aiii ;
According to thy promise, Lord^
To me, thy servant, made.
77 To me thy saving grace restore^
That I again may live ;
Whose soul can relish no delight
But what thy precepts give.
78 Defeat the proud, who, unprovok.*do
To ruin me have sought.
Who only on thy sacred laws
Employ my harmless thought,
79 JLet those that fear thy name espou^
My cause, ana those alone
Who have, by strict ami pious search.
Thy sacred precepts known.
80 In thy blest statute- let my heart
Continue always sound ;
That guilt and shame, the sinner's lot^
May never me confound,
CAPH.
81 My soul with long expectance faints
To see thy saving grace •
4t90) i»SALMlia
yet still on thy unerring word
My confidence 1 place.
J2 My very eyes consume and fail
With waiting for tRy word ;
O ! \vhen wik thou thy kind relief
, And promis'd aid afford !
83 fVIy skin like shrivel'd parchment shows
Tliat lonw in smoke is set ;
Yet no affliction me can force
Thy statute^ to forget,
%^ How many days must I endure
Of sorrow and distress ?
When wilt thou judgment execute
On them who mc oppress ?
85 The proud have digg'd a pit for me.
That have no other foes.
But such as are averse to thee,
Antl thy just laws oppose.
^^ With sacred truth's eternal law3
AU thy commands agree ;
Men persecuie me without cause ;
» Thou, Lord, my helper be.
8Z With close designs against my life
They had almost prevail'd ;
But in obedience to thy will.
My duty never fail'd.
<8 Thy wonted kindness. Lord, restore.
My drooping heart to cheer ;
That by thy righteous statutes I
My life's whole course may steer^
LAMED.
^9 For ever and for ever, Lord,
Unchang'd thou dost remain ;
Thy word establish'd in the heav'ns.
Does all their orbs sustain.
-^0 T'iroU;»;'5 circlin.Tages, Lord, thy truth
Izninove«bl£ shall stand.
PSALM ns, (491
As (^otli the ^arth, which thou uphold'st
By thy Almighty hand.
91 All things the course by thee ordain'd
Ev'n to this day fulfil ;
They are thy faithful subjects all.
And servants of thy will.
9Z Unless thy sacred law had been
My comfort and delight,
1 must have fainted, and expir'd
In dark affliction's night.
93 Thy precepts, therefore, from my thoughts :
Shall never. Lord, depart ;
For thmi by them hast to new life
Restoi 'd my dying heart
94 As I am thine, entirely thine.
Protect me. Lord, from harm,
Who have thy precepts sought to knoW-,
And carefully pei form.
95 The wicked have their ambuish laid
My guiltless life to take ;
But in the midst of danger I
Thy word my study make,
96 I've seen an end of what we call
Perfection here below ;
But thy commandments, like thyself.
No change or peiiod know. '
MEM.
97 The love that to thy laws I bear
No language can display ;
They with fresh wonders entertain
My ravish'd thoughts all day.
98 Through thy commands 1 wiser grcrtv
Than all my subtile foes ;
For thy svire word doth me direct.
And all my ways dispose.
.99 From me my former teachers new
May abler counsel take ;
492) l»SALMlia
Because thy sacred precepts I
My constant study make.
100 In understanding I excel
The sages of our days ;
Because by thy unerring rules"
J order all my ways.
101 JMy feet with ca? e 1 have refraiij'd
From every sinful way.
That to thy sacred word I might
Entire obedience pay.
102 I have not from thy judgments stray'd^
By vain desires misled ;
For, Lord, thou hast instructed me
Thy righteous paths to tread.
103 How sweet are all thy words to me !
0 what divine repast !
How much more grateful to my soul
Than honey to my taste !
104 Taught by thy sacred precepts, I
With heav'nly skill am blest.
Through which the treach'rous ways of sin
1 utterly detest.
NUN.
105 Thv word is to my feet a lamp.
The way of truth to show;
A watch-light to point out the path
In which t ought to go.
106 I swear, and from my solemn oath
Will never start aside.
That in thy righteous judgments I
Will steadfastly abide
107 Since I with griefs am so opprest.
That I can bear no more,
According to thy word do thou
My fainting soul restore.
108 Let still mv sacrifice of praise
With thee acceptance find ;
PSALM 119. (49S
And in thy righteous judgments, Lord,
Instruct my willing mind.
109 Though ghastly dangers me surround.
My soul they cannot awe,
Nor with continual terrors keep
From thinkmg on thy law. •
110 My wicked and invet'rate foei;
For me their- snare^ have laid ;
Yet I have kept the upright path.
Nor from thy piecepts stray'd.
111 Thy testimonies I have made
My heritage and choice ;
For they, when other com brts faiJ,
My clroopinj heart rejoice
112 My heart with early zeal began
Thy statutes to obey,
And till my course oflife is done.
Shall keep thy upright way.
SAMECH.
113 Deceitful thotights and practices
I utterly detest ;
But to thy law affection bear
Too great to be exprest.
114. My hiding place, my refuge-tow'r.
And shield art thou, O Lord ;
I firmly anchor all my hopes
On thy unerring word.
115 Hence, ye that tiade in wickednesg,
Approach not my abode ;
Fo- firmly I resolve to keep
The precepts of mjj God.
116 According to thy gracious wordj
From danger set me free ;
Nor make me of those hopes ashairi'da
That I repose in thee.
117 Uphold me, so shall I be safe.
And rescu'dfrom distiess ;
494)
PSALM 119^^
To thy decrees continually
My just respect address.
118 The wicked thou hast trod to earth.
Who from thy statutes stray'd ;
Their vile deceit the just reward
Of their own falsehood made.
119 The wicked from thy holy land
Thou dost like dross remove ;
i therefore, with such justice charm'd.
Thy testimonies love.
120 Yet with ihat love they make me dread
Lest I should so offend,
When on tran'^g-essors I behold
Thyjudgments thus descend.
AIN.
121 Judgment and justice I have lov'd ;
O therefore. Lord, engage
In my defence, nor give me up
To iBV oppressor's ra«;e
122 Do thou be suiety. Lord, for me.
And so shall this distress
Prove good for me ; nor shall the proud
IViy guiltless ponl oppress.
123 !Vly eves, alas ! begin to fail.
In long expectance held ;
Till thy salva ion they behold.
And righteous v/ord fulfill'd.
124 To me, thy servant, in distress,
Thv wonted grace displav,
And disci'iline my willing heart
Thv stati.'te^ to obey.
125 On me, devoted to thy fear,
Thv sacved ski'l bestow,
That of rhy testimonies I
The full extent mav know.
126 'Tistime, high time for thee, O Lord,
Thy vengeance to employ ;
Wh^n men with open violence.
Thy sacred law d-estroy.
PSALM 119. (4f5
127 Yet their contempt of thy commands
But makes their value rise
In my esteem, who purest gold,
Compar'd with them, despise.
128 Thy precepts thei elore i account,
In all respects, divme ;
They teach me to discern the right,
And all faUe ways decline.
PE.
129 The wonders which thy laws contaUi
No words can represent ;
Therefore to leain and practise them
My zeak'us heart is bent.
130 The very entrance to thy word
Celestial li^ht displays.
And knowledge of true happiness
To simplest mnds conveys
131 With eager hopes 1 waiting stoodj
And fainting witli desire ;
That of thy wise commands I might
The sacred skill acquire.
132 With fji.'our, Lord, look down on mt,
Who thy relief implore ;
As thou art wont to visit those
Who thy blest name adore.
133 Directed by thy heav nly word
Le all my footsteps be ;
Jfor wickedness of any kind
Dominion have o'er me,
134) Release, entirely set mc free
From persecuting hands.
That, unmolested, I may learn
And practise thy commands.
135 On me, devoted to thy fear,
Loid, make thy face to shine ;
Thy statutes both to know and keep,
My heart with zeal inclines
496) PSALM lia
136. My eyes to weepintr fountains turi^^
"Whence briny rivers flow.
To >^ee mankuai againsi thy laws
In boiti aetiance go.
rSADDI.
137 Thou art the righteous J u ge, in whoui
Wiong'u innocence may trust ;
And. like thyseir, thy judgments. Lord,
In all respects are just.
138 JMostjustann true those statutes were,
Which thou aidst first decree ;
And all with faithtulness perform'd.
Succeeding times shall see
1'39 With zeal my flesh consumes away.
My soul with anguish frets.
To see my foes contemn at once
Thy promises and threats
JiO Yet each neglected word of thine,
Howe'er by them despis'd.
Is pure, and ior eternal truth
By me, thy se vant, riz'd.
Ill Bi ought, for thy sake, to low estate^
Contempt fjom all I find ;
Yet no affronts or wrongs can drive
Thy precepts from my mind.
142 Thy righteousness 'shall then endure,
W!ien time itself is past ;
Thy law is truth itself, that truth
Wnich shall for ever last.
14-3 Thou h trouble, anguish, doubts ajid dread.
To compass me unite ;
Beset with danger, still I make
Thy precepts my delight.
144 Eternal and unerring rules
Thy testimonies give :
Teach me the wisdom that will raak^"
My soul for ever five.
PSALM 119. (491
KOPH.
M5 With my whole heart to God I call'd^
Lord, hear my earnest cry ;
And I thy statutes to perform
Wil all my care apply.
146 Again more fervently I pray'd,
O save me, that 1 may
Thy lestimonies throughly know.
And steadfastly obey.
iVi My earlier pray'r ihe dawning day
Prevented, while 1 cri'd
To him, on whose engaging word
My hope alone rely'd.
148 With zeal have 1 awak'd before
The midnight watch was set.
That 1 of thy mysterious word
Might perfect knowledge get.
149 Lord, hear my supplicating voice.
And wonted favour show :
O quicken me. and so approve
Thyjudi,ment ever true,
150 My persecuting foes advance.
And hourly nearer di aw ;
What treatment can I hope from thena
Who violate thy law ?
151 Though they draw nigh, my comfort is
Thou, Lord, art yet more near ;
Thou, whose commands are righteous all.
Thy promises sincere.
152 Concerning thy divine decrees.
My soul has known of old.
That they were true, and shall their truth
To endless ages hold.
UESCH.
153 Consider my affliction, Lord,
And me from bondage draw ;
Think on thy servant in distress.
Who ne'er forgets thy law.
Rr 2
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498)
PSALM iia
154- Plead thovTmy cause; to that and me
Thy timely aid afford ;
With beams of mercy quicken me,
Accordinji, to thy word.
155 From harrten'd sinners thou remov'st
Salvation far away ;
'Ti^i just thou shouldstwithdrawfrom them
Who from thy statutes stray.
156 Since gieat thy tender mercies are
I'o all who thee adore ;
According to thy judgments, Lord,
My fainting hopes restore.
157 A num'rous host of spiteful foes
Against my life combine ;
But all too few to force my soul
Thv statutes to decline.
15S Those bold transgressors I beheld.
And was with gvief opprcss'd.
To see. with what audacious pride
Thv cov'narit they tran?gress'd.
159 Yet while they slight, consider, Lord,
How [ thy precepts love ;
P therefo>e quicken me with beams
O^ mercy fjom above.
160 As f.om the birth o1 time thy truth
Has held through ages past,
So shall thy righteous judgments, firm,
To endleSjS ages last.
SCHIN.
161 Though mighty tyrants, without cause
Conspii-e my blood to shed,
Thy sacred word has pow'r alone
To fill my heart with dread.
162 An.l vet that word my joyful breast
With heav'nly rapture warms ;
]>Jor conquest, nor the spoils of war^
Have such transporting charms , .
PSALM 119. (499
i63 perfidious practices and lies
I utterly detest ;
But to thy laws affection bear.
Too vast to be exprest.
164 Sev'n times a day, with grateful voice.
Thy praises I resound,
Because I lind thy judgments all
With truth and justice crown'd.
165 Secure, substantial peace have they
Who truly love thy law ;
No smiling mischief them can tempt.
Nor frowning danger awe.
166 For thy salvation I have hop'd, ^
And though so long delay'd.
With cheerful zeal and strictest care
All thy commands obey'd.
167 Thy testimonies I have kept.
And constantly obey'd ;
Because the love I bore to them
Thy service easy made.
168 From strict observance of thy law.s
I never yet with(irew ;
Convinc'd that my most secret ways
Are open to thy view,
TAU.
169 To my request and earnest cry.
Attend, O gracious Lord ;
Inspire my heart with heav'nly skill ;
According to thy word.
J70 Let my repeated pray'r at last
Before thy throne appear ;
According to thy plighted word,
For my relief draw near.
171 Then shall my grateful lips return
The tribute of their praise,
When thou thy counsels hast reveal'd
•And taught me thy just ways.
SOO) PSALM im
172 My tongue the praises of thy word
Shall thankfully lesound.
Because thy piomi-es are all
WithtiUtli and justice crown'd.
173 Let thy almighty at m appear.
And bring me timely aid ;
For I the laws thou hast ordain'd
My heart's free choice have made.
174 My soul has waited long to see
Thy saving grace restor'd ;
No'' comfort knew, but what thy laws,
Thy heav'nly laws, afford.
175 Prolong my 1> e, that I may sing
My g' eat Restorer's p aise ;
Whose justice, from the depths of woe.
My fainting soul shall raise.
176 Like some lost sheep I've stray'd, till I
Despaii my way to find ;
Thou, the' efore, Lotd,thj^ servant seek.
Who keeps thy laws in mind.
PSALM CXX. — C. M.
Complaint of qtiarrelsome neighbours.
THOU God of love, thou ever blest.
Pity my suff'ting slate ;
When wilt thou set my soul at rest,
F;om lips that love fieceit ?
2 Hard lot of mine ! my days are cast.
Among the sons of strife,
Whose never ceasing quarrels waste
My golden hours of life.
3 O mi.:ht I fly to change mv place.
How would I chose to dwell
In some wild lonesome wilderness.
And leave these gates of hell !
4 Peace is the blessing that I seek^
How lovely ar» its tfharaisA
PSALM 12L imx
\il am for peace ; but when I speak,
I They all declare for arms.
}5 New passions sti 1 their souls engage,
, And keep *heir malice strong :
f What shall be done to curb thy rage,
( O thou de ou ing tongue !
ifi Should burnmg arrows smite thee thro'
I St i 't ju'itice would approve ;
! Bu- I would rather spare my toe,
1 And melt his heart with love.
PSALM CXXI. C» M*
Presentation by Day and Night.
I /llO h^av'n I lift my w >iting eyes,
, .i. Tne. e all my hopes are laid ;
: The Lord that buill the earth and skieB
's mv perpetual aid.
2 Their steadfast teet shall never fall,
( Whom h ' designs to keep ;
' Hi-^ ear attends the soi'lest call ;
! Hiis eves can ne er sleep.
i'3 He will sustain our weakest pow'i»
With his almighty aim,
And vvatch our mc^t unguarded hours
A ainst surprising harm.
4 l-;a'l tejoice, and re t secure,
Thv keepe • is the Lord ;
His tvakeful eyes employ his pow'r
For thine eternal guard
5 Nor scorching sun, nor sickly mooi^.
Shall have his leave to smite ;
He shields thy head from burning nooD,
From blastin . damps at night
6 Fie guards thy soal, he keeps thy breath,
VVhe-e thickest dangers come :
6ro and return, secure .rom death.
Till God commands thee home.
502) PSALM 122, 12a
PSALM CXXII. — C. M.
Going to Church.
HOW did my heart rejoice to hear
My friends devoutly say,
*« In Z'lon let us all appear
« And keep the solemn day.'*
2 I love the gates, I love the road ;
The church adorn'd with grace.
Stands like a palace built for God
To show his milder face.
3 Up to her courts with joy unknown
The holy tribes repair ;
The Son of David holds his throne
And sits in judgment there.
4 He hears our praises and complaints ;
And while his awful voice
Divides the sinners from the saints,
We tremble and rejoice,
5 Peace be within this sacred place.
And joy a constant guest !
With holy gifts and heav'nly grace
Be her attendants blest !
6 My soul shall pray for Zion still.
While life or breath remains ;
There my best friends, my kindred dwell^
There God my Saviour reigns.
PSALM CXXIIl. — C. M.
Pteadmo- wiih Submission.
OThou whose grace and justice reign,
Enthron'd above the skies.
To thee our hearts would tell their pain,.
To thee we li^t our eyes,
2 As servants watch their master's hand.
And fear the angry stioke !
Or maids before their mistress stand.
And wait a peaceful l«ok :
PSALM 124v (50^
3 So for «ur sins we justly feel
Thy discipline, O God ;
Yet wait the ^^racious moment still.
Till thou remove the rod.
4 Those that in wealth and pleasure live,
Our daily groans deride.
And thy delays of mercy give
Fresh courage to their pride.
5 Our foes insult us, but our hope
In thy compassion lies ;
This thoui^ht shall bear our spirits up.
That God will not despise.
H
PSALM CXXIV — C. M.
God gives Victory.
AD not the God of truth and love,
When hosts against ns rose,
Display'd his ven^^eance from above.
And crush''! the c^nqu'ring ^oes ;
2 Their araiies like a raging flood
Had swept the guardless land,
Destroy'd on earth his blest abode.
And whelm'd our feeble band.
3 But safe beneath his spreading shield
His sons securelv rest,
Defy the dangers of the field.
And bear the fearless breast.
4 And now our souls shall bless the Lord,
Who broke the deadly snare ;
Who sav'd us from the murd'ring sword.
And made our lives his care.
5' Onr help is in Jehovah's name.
Who form'd the heav'ns above ;
He that supports their wond'rous frame
Can guard his church by lave»
S04) PSALM 125, 126,
FSALM CXXV, — C M.
7'Ae Saint* s Trial and Safety^
UNSHAKEN as the saceJ hill.
And firm as mountains stand.
Firm as a rock the soul shall rest.
That trusts th' almi<i,hty hand,
2 Not walls nor hills could guard so well
Old Salem's happv 2:vonnd,
,^s tho?e eternal arms of love.
That ev'iy saint surround.
3 While tyrants are a sma- ting scourge
To drive them nea' to God,
Divine compassion will assuage
The fury of the rod
4 Deal gently. Lord, with souls sincere.
And lead them safely on
To the hri2;ht gates of Paradise,
Where Chiist the Lord is gone.
5 But if we trace those crooked ways
That the old serpent drew.
The wrath that drove him first to hell;
Shall smite his follow'rs too.
PSALM CXXVI. — L. Irf:
Surprising Deliverance.
WHEN Godrestor'd our captive state
Joy was our song, and grace our theme
The grace beyond our hopes so great.
That joy appear'd a pleasing dream.
2 The scoffer owns thy hand, and pays
Unwilling honours to thy name ;
While we with pleasure shout thy praise,
W.th cheerful notes thy love proclaim.
3i When we review our dismal fears,
'Twas hard to thi»k they'll vanish so ^
PSALM 127, 128. (505
With Go(3 we left our flowins; tears.
He mikes our joys like rivers flow.
4 The man that in his furrow'd field.
His scatter'd seed with sadness leaves,
Will shout to see the harvest yield
A welcome load ofjoyful sheaves.
PSALM CXXVII L. M.
The Blessings of God on the Business and Cojsfcft^ of
I
Life.
And pains to bnild the house are lost,
If God the city will not keep.
The watchful guards as well may sleep.
2 What tho' we fise before the sun,
Anil work and toil when day is done,
Ca eful and spa ing eat our bread j
To shun that poverty we dread :
•3 'Tis a 1 in vain, till God hath blest,
He cm make ich, yet give us rest ;
On God, ouc sov 'reign, still depends
O'l'' jov in children and in friends.
4 Happy the man to whom he sends
Obedient children, faithful friends !
How sweet our daily comfoits pi ove,
When they are season'd with his love.
PSALM CXXVIII. — C. M.
Fam\li\ Blessings.
O Happy man, whose soul is fill'd
With zeal and rev'rend awe !
His lips to God thei» honours yield.
His life adorns the law.
-% A careful providence shall stand^
And ever guard thy head,
Shall on the labours of thv hand
Its kindly blessings shed.
506) PSALM 129.
3 Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine ;
Thv children round thy boa'd,
Each like a plant of honour shine.
And learn to fear the Lord.
4 The Lo! d shall thy best hopes fulfil.
For months and years to come :
The Lord who dwells on Zion's hill.
Shall send thee blessings home.
5 This is the man whose happy eyes
Shall see his house increa-e,
Shall -^ee the sinking church arise,
Then leave the world in peace.
PSALM CXXIX — C. M.
Persecutors Punished,
UP from my youth, mav Isra'l say,
Have I been nurs'd in tears ;
]yiy gr-e'^s were constant as the day.
And tedious as the years.
2 Un from mv youth 1 bore the rage
Ofall the sons of strife ;
Oft thev assailVI mv jper age.
But God nrese* v'd mv li'*e.
3 O'er all mv frame their cruel dart
Its painful wounds imnress'd ;
Hourlv thev vex'd my fainting heart.
Nor let mv sorrows rest.
4 The TiO'd screw an^rv on his throne.
And with imnavtial eve,
Measur'd the mischiefs they had done.
Then lets his arrows fly.
5 How .was their Indolence surpris'd.
To hear his thunders roll !
And all the foes of Zion seiz'd
With horror to the soul.
6- Thus shall the men that hate the saints,
Be blasted from the sky ;
PSALM 130. (507
Their glory fades, their courage faints.
And all tlieir pro pects uie.
7 [What tho' they tiounsh tall and fair.
They have no root beneath ;
Theii' growth shall jjcribh in despair.
And lie despis'd in ueath.
8 So com that on the house-top stands.
No nope of harvest giv es ;
The reaper ne'er shall hll his hands,
Nor binder told the sheaves J
PSALM CXXX. — C. it.
Pardoning Grace.
OUT of the deeps o long distress,
'I'he borders ot despair,
1 sent my cries to seek thy grace.
My gioans to move thine ear.
2 Great God ! should thy aeverer eye.
And thine impartial hand,
Mark and revenge iniquity,
No mortal flesh could titand.
3 But there are pardons with my God,'
For c iines of high degree ;
Thy Son has bought them with his blood,"
To draw us near to thee.
4 [[ wait for thy salvation. Lord,
With strong desires 1 wait ;
My soul, invited by thy word,
Stands watching at thy gate.]
5 [Just as the 'iuauis that keep the night
Long for the morning skies.
Watch the fiist beams ol breaking Hghj;,
And meet them with their eyes :
6 So waits my soul to see thy grace.
And more intent than they,
Meets the fiist openings of thy face.
And finds a brighter day.j
508) PSALM 181,132.
7 Then in the liOrd let Isra'l trust.
Let isra'l seek his face ;
The Lord is good as well as just.
An ; plenteous in his grace.
8 There's full redemp ion at his throiKe
For aiUiiers long enslav d
The g'ea Redeemer is his Son,
Md Isra 1 shall be sav'd.
PSALM CXXXI. — C. M.
Hunulitij and Submission'
IS there ambition in my heart ?
Search, gracious God, and see;
Oi do 1 act a hauj^^hty part ."
Lord, I appeal to thee.
% I charge my thoughts, be humble stilly
And all my cai riage mild ;
Content, my Father, with thy will.
Ana peaceful as a child.
3 The patient soul, the lowly mind^
Shall have a large reward :
I^fct saints in sorrow lie resign'd.
And trust a faithful Lord.
PSALM CXXXII. — C. ^,
A Church established,
NO sleep nor slumber to his eyes
Good David would afford,
"Till he had found below the skies
A dwelling for the Lord.
^ The Lord in Zion plac'd his nam^
His ark was Settled there ;
^nd there th' assembled nation came
To worship thrice a year.
3 We trace no more these tollsoiae ways.
Nor wander far abroad ;
PSALM ISa (509
Where'er thy people meet tor praise.
There is a house for God,
4 A ise, O Kinj^ of grace, arise.
And enter to thy rest :
Lo ! thy church waits with longing eye^.
Thus to be own'd and blest.
5 Enter with all thy glorious train.
Thy Spirit and thy word ;
All that the ark did once contain.
Could no such grace afford.
6 Here mighty God, accept our vows.
Here let thy praise be spread ;
Bless the piovisions of thy house.
And fill thy poor with bread.
7 Here let the Son of David reign.
Let God's Anointed shine ;
Justice and truth his court maintain.
With love and pow'r aivine.
8 Here let him hod a lasting throne.
And as his kingdom grows.
Fresh honours shall adorn his crown.
And shame confound his foes.
PSALM CXXXIII C. IVl-
Brvtherly Love.
LO ! what an entertaining sight
Those friendly brethren prove.
Whose cheerful hearts in bands unite.
Of harmony and love 1
2 Where sti earns of bliss from Christ the spring
Descend on ev'ry soul ; •
And heav'niy peace with balmy wing
Shades and bedews the whole.
3 'Tis like the oil divinely sweet
On Aaron's rev'rend head.
The trickling drops perfum'd his feet.
And o'er his garments spread.
S§2
SIO) PSALM 134, 135.
4 'Tis pleasant as the morning dews
That fall on Zion's hill.
Where God his mildest glory shows.
And makes his grace distil.
PSALM CXXXIV*— C. M,
Daily and Nightly Devotion.
YE that obey th' immortal King,
Attend hi holy place ;
Bow to the glories of his pow'r,
And bless his wond'rous grace.
2 Lift up your hands by morning light,
And send your souls on high ;
Riiise your admiring thoughts by night
Above the starry sky.
3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts
With rays of quick'ning grace ;
The God that spreads the heav'ns abroad^
And rules the swelling seas.
PSALM CXXXV. L» M.
The Church is God's House and Care.
PRAISE ye the Lord, exalt his name.
While in his earthly courts ye wait,
rYe saints that to his house belong.
Or stand attending at his gate.
3 Praise ye the Lord, the Lord is good ;
To praise his name is sweet employ :
^sra'l he chose of old, and still
His church is his peculijir joy.
3 The Lord him'self will judge his saints ;
He treats his servants as his friends ;
And when he hears their sore complaints,
Repents the sorrows that he sends.
4 Thro' ev'ry age the Lord declares
His name, and breaks th' oppressor's rod;
PS^LM 135, 186. (511
He gives his suff'ring servants rest.
And will be known th' Almighty God.
5 Bless ye the Lord, who taste his love.
People and priest's exalt his name :
Amongst his saints he ever dwells -
His church is his Jerusalem.
PART II. — L. M*
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption, oj
Israel, and Destruction of Ene?nies.
6 /^ RE AT is the Lord, exalted high
vJT Above all pow'rs and ev'ry tlu'one ;
Whate'er he please in earth or sea.
Or heav'n or hell, his hand hath done.
7 At his command the vapours rise.
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar ;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
8 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent^
O Egypt, thro' thy stubborn land ;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men.
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
9 What mighty nations, mighty kings
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Isra'l, whom his hand redeem'd.
No more to be proud Pharoah's slave.
10 His pow'r the same, the same his grace.
That saves us from the hosts of hell ;
And heav'n he gives us to possess.
Whence those apostate angels fell.
PSALM CXXXVr — C. M.
God^s wonders of Creation, Providence, Eedempiior^
o/ Israel, and Salvation of his People.
GIVE thanks to God, the sov'reign Lord ^
Nts mercies still endure >
^12)
PSALM 186.
And be the King of kings ador'd ;
His truth i; ever sure-
2 ^^^hat wondei s hath his wisdom done-!
How inirhtq is hi - hand !
Heav'n, ea th and sea he fram'd alone :
How wide is his cnm?tiand!
3 The sun supplies the day with light :
How bright his c 'un els shine !
The moon an>^ stars adorn the night :
His ivorks are all divine ! ^
4 [He struck the sons of Egypt dead :
How di eadful is his red !
And thence with joy his people led :
How oracions is our God !
5 He cleft the swelling sea in two ;
Hi, arm is g ea< in mij^ht ;
And gave he tribes a passage thro' ;
His pow^r and grace unite.
6 But Piiaaoh's army there he drown'd ;
Hoiv rlorioiis are hi ways !
And brought his saints thro' desert ground:
Eternal is his praise
7 Great monarchs fell beneath his hand j
Vic to) ions is his swo)d j
While Isra'l took the promised land ;
And faithful is hi word.^
8 He saw the nations dead in sin ;
He felt his pity move ;
How sad the state the world was in ^
How boundlesi was his love !
9 He sent to save us from our woe ;
His goodness ne^e I fails ;
From death and hell, and ev'ry foe ;
And still his grace prevails.
VO Give thanks to God the heav'nly Kingj
His mercies still endure ; *♦
jLet the whole earth his praises sing ;
His truth %s ever surOat
PSALM 137. (5ia
PSALM CXXXVII. — L. M»
j 'ike Babjlonisli Captivity,
WHEN we, our weary limbs to rest,
SaL down by proud Euphrates' streaiq^
: We wept, with dokful thoughts opprest,
' A .u Zion was our mourntul theme.
' "2 Our harps, that, wljen with joy we sung^,
Wei e wont thei'^ tuneml parts to bear,
; With alent strings neglected hung.
t On willow tree? that wither'd there.
j 3 Meanwhile our toes, who all conspir'd
( To triumph in our slavish wrongs.
Music and mirth of us requir'd,
' **Coine, sing us one of Zion's songs.*^
4 How shall we tune our voice to sing,
1 Or- louch our harps with skiltul hanus k,
[ Shail hymns ol joy to God, our Kin^.,
: Be sung by slaves in foreign lands ?
5 O Salem, our ouce happy seat i
I Wnen 1 of thee foi getiul prove,
' Let then ray trembling hand forget
j The speaking stiings with art to move 4
6 If i to mention thee forbear,
' Eternal silence seize my tongue ;
O' ii 1 sing one cheerful air.
Till thy delivetance is my song.
7 Remember. Lord, how t^dom's race,
I In thy own city's tatal oay,
I Cry'd out; *' Her state y walls deface,
I «*And with the ground quite level lay.'*
' 8 Proud Babel's daughter, doom'd to fee
j O! grief and woe the wretched prey ;
I Bless'd is the man who shall to thee
1 Ttie wrongs thou laidst on us repay.
9 Thrice bless'd, who with just ragepossest
; And deaf to all the parents' moans,
j Shall snatch thy infants from the breast
i ^And dash their headtt against the stones:
514) fSALMlg8,189.
PSALM CXXXVIII. — L. M.
Restoring and Preserving Grace,
WITH all my pow'rs of heart and tongue
I'll praise my .Maker in my song ;
Angels, shall hear the notes I raise.
Approve the song, and join the praise.
2 [Angels that make thy church their care
Shall witness my devotions there.
While holy zeal cirects my eyes
To thy fair temple in the skies.
3 I'll sing thy truth and mercy. Lord,
I'll sing the wonders of thy word ;
Not all the works and names below
So much thy pow'r and glory show.
4 To God 1 cry'd when troubles rose;
He heard me, and subdu'd my foes :
He did my rising tears control.
And strength diffas'd through all my soul.
5 The God of heav'n maintains his state.
Frowns on the proud, and scorns the great
But from his tht one descends to bless
The humble souls that trust his grace,
6 Amidst a thousand snares I stand
Upheld and guarded by thy hand ;
Thy words my fainting soul revive.
And keep my dying faith alive.
7 Grace will complete what grace begins.
To save from sorrows or from sins ;
The work that wisdom undertakes.
Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes.
PSALM CXXXIX. — C. M
God is every where,
IN all my vast concerns with thee.
In vain my soul would try
PSALM 139. (S15
To shun thy presence Lord, or flee
The notice of thine eye.
2 Thy all surrounding sight surveys
My rising and my rest,
My public walks, my private ways.
And secrets of my breast.
3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord
Befo e they're form'd within ,
And ere my lips pronounce the word.
He knows the sense I mean.
4 O vvond'rous knowledge, deep and highi
Where can a cieature hide ?
VVithin thy circling arms I lie,
Enclos'don ev'ry side.
5 So let thy grace surround me still.
And like a bulwark prove.
To guard my soul from ev'ry ill,
Secur'd by sov'reign love.
6 Lord, where shall guilty isouls retire
Forgotten and unknown ?
In hell thev meet thy dreadful fire.
In heav'n thy glorious throne.
7 Should 1 suppress my viial breath
To 'scape the wath divine,
Thy voice would break the bars of death.
And make the grave resign.
8 If wing'd with beams of morning light
I fly beyond the west,
Thv hand, which must support my flight.
Would soon betiay my rest.
9 If o'er my sins I think to draw
The curtains of the night.
The flaming eves that guard thy law
Would tuin the shades to light,
10 The beams of noon, the midnight hoar
Are both alike to thee :
0 mav I ne'er provoke that pow'r,
*^ron\ which i cannot flee.
516) l^SALMlSf*
PART II. C. M.
The Wisdom of God in the Formation ofMa/i,
^ "\/\7^^^ * ^^^^^ pleasing wonder stand^
? T And all my frame survey,
XiOrd 'tis thy work, I own thy hand
Thus built my humble cl:^y.
12 Thy hand my heart and reins possest.
Where unborn nature grew '
Thy wisdom all my features trac'd.
And all my members drew.
13 Thine eye with nicest cat e survey'd t
The growth of ev'ry part ;
Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laidi
Was copy'd by thy art.
J4< Heav'n, earth &, sea, and fire and wind
Show me thy wond'rous skill ;
But F review myself, and find
Diviner wonders still.
J5 Thy awful glories round me shin^
My flesh proclaims thy praise ;
^(Ord, to thy works of nature joia
Thy miracles of grace.
PART III. — C. M*
The Mercies of God innumerable.
16 T ORD, when 1 count thy mercies o'er,
J i They strike me with surprise ;
Not all the sands that spread (he shore.
To equal numbers rise.
17 My flesh with fear and wonder stands;
The product of thy skill,
And hourly blessings from thy hands
Thv thoughts o love reveal.
18 These on mv heart by night 1 keep ;
How kind, how dear to me !
O may the hour that ends my sleep
1§tiil find my thoughts with thee I
PSALM 140, 141, (517
-^ _ PSALM CXL. C. M.
PROTECT us Lord, from fatal harm ;
Behold our rising woes ;
' We trust alone thy pow'rful arm.
To scatter all our foes,
2 Their tongue is like a poison'd dart,
'1 heir thoughts ai e full of guile ;
While rage and carnage swell their heart>
They wear a peaceful smile.
3 O God of grace, thy guardian care.
When foes without invade.
Or spread within a deeper snare.
Supplies our constant aid.
4 Let falsehood flee before thy face.
Thy heav'nly truth extend.
And nations taste thy heav'nly grace.
And all delusion end.
5 With daily bread the poor supply.
The cause of justice plead ;
And be thy church exalted high.
With Christ the glorious head.
PSALM CXLI. — L. M.
Watchfulness and Brotherly Love
MY God, accept my early vows,
Like morning incense in thinehouse.
And let my nightly worship rise
Sweet as the ev'ning sacrifice.
2 Watch o'er my lips, & guard them Lord;,
From ev'ry rash and heeoless word ;
Nor let my feet incline to tread
The guilty path where sinners lead.
3 O may the righteous, when J stray.
Smite and reprove my W'and'ring way !
I'heir gentle words like ointment r.hed.
Shall i\ever bruise, but cheer my head.
Tt
518) PSALM 142,14a
4 When I behold them prest with grief,
I'll cry to heav'n for their relief ;
And by my warm petitions prove
How much I prize their faithful love.
PSALM CXLII. — C. M.
God is the Hope of the Helpless,
TO God I made my sorrows known.
From God I sought relief ;
In long complaints before his throne
I pour'd out all my grief.
2 M}-^ soul was oveiwhelm'd with woes.
My heart began to break ;
My God, who, all my burden knows.
Beholds, the way I take.
3 On ev'ry side, I cast mine eye,
And found my helpers gone,
While friends and strangers past me by
Neglected or unknown.
4" Then did I raise a loader cry.
And call'd thy mercy near,
*« Thou art my portion when I die,
*« Be thou my refuge here."
5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low.
Now let thine ear attend.
And make my foes, who vex me, know
Pve an Almighty Friend.
6 iProm my sad prison set me free.
Then shall I praise thy name,
And holy men shall join with me.
Thy kindness to proclaim.
PSALM CXLIII* — L. M.
Complaint of heavy Afflictions in Mind and Body.
MY righteous Judge, my gracious God,
Hear when I spread my hands abroad.
PSALM 143. f51«»
And cry For succour from thy throne,
j O make thy truth and mercy known.
J2 Let judgment not against me pass :
, Behold thy servant pleads thy grace ;
(Should justice call us to thy bar.
No man alive is guiitless theie.
,3 Look down in pity. Lord, and see
iThe mighty woes that burthen me ;
Down to the dust my life is brought,
Like one long bury'd and forgot.
14 I dwell in darkness and unseen,
'My heart is desolate within :
'My thoughts in musing silence trace
The ancient wonders of thy grace,
ji5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope
ji To bear my sinking spirits up ;
j[ I stretch my hands to God again,
I' And thirst like parched lands for rain. •
6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn ;
i When will thy smiling face return ?
! Shall all my joys on earth remove,
, And God for ever hide his love ?
: 7 My God, thy long delay to save,
! Will sink thy pris'ner to the grave ;
, My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye •
I Make haste to help before I die. <
8 The night is witness to my tears.
Distressing pains, distressing fears ;
0 might I hear thy morning voice,
I How would my weary pow'rs rejoice !
' 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh
' And lift my weary soul on high ;
For thee sit waiting all the day.
And wear the ti esome hours away,
10 Break off my fetter?. Lord, and show.
The paths in which my feet should go :
If snares and foes beset the road,
1 flee to hide me near my God,
520) PSALM 144
1 1 Teach me to do thy holy will.
And lead me to thy heav'nly hill :
Let the good Spirit of thy love
Conduct me to thy courts above.
12 Then shall my soul no mote complain.
The tempter then shall rage in vain ;
And flesh that was' my foe before.
Shall never vex my spirit more.
PSALM CXLIV. — C. M.
Assistance and Victory in the Spiritual Warfare*
FOR ever-blessed be the Lord,
My Saviour and my shield ;
He sends his Spirit with his word.
To arm me for the field.
2 When sin and hell their force unite.
He makes my soul his care ;
Instructs me in the heav'nly fight.
And guards me thro' the war.
3 A friend and helper so divine
My fainting hopes shall raise ;
He makes the g'orious vict'ry mine^
And his shall be the praise.
PART n. — C. M.
The Vanity of Man, and the Condescension of Qpli,
4 T ORD, what is man, poor feeble man,
JLi Born of the earth at first ?
His life a shadow, light and vain.
Still hast'ning to the dust.
5 O what is feeble dying man.
Or all his sinful race.
That God should make it his coBcem
To visit him with grace !
PSALM 145. (321
;6 That God who darts his lightnings down.
I Who shakes the worlds above,
,What terrors wait his awful frown !
( How wond'rous is his love !
PART III. — L. M.
Grace above Riches.
7TTAPPY the city, where their sons
Xx (iike pillars round a palace set.
And daughters bright as polish'd stones
Give strength and beauty to the state.
8 Happy the land in culture dress'd.
Whose flocks and corn have large increase ;
W^here men securely work or rest.
Nor sons of plunder break their peace.
9 Happy the nation thus endow'd.
But more divinely blest are those.
On whom the all-sufficient God
Himself with all his grace bestows.
PSALM CXLV. C. M.
The Greatness of God,
I ON G as I live I'll bless thy name,
J My King, my God of love ;
My work and joy shall be the same.
In the bright, world above.
2 Great is the Lord, his pow'r unknown,
And let his praise be great ;
I'll sing the honours of thy throne.
Thy works of grace repeat.
3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue;
And while my lips rejoice,
The men that hear my sacred song
Shall join their cheerful voice.
4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name*
And children learn thy ways ;
Tt2
522)
PSALM 145
Ages to come thy truth proclaim,
And nations sound thy praise.
5 Thy glorious deeds of ancient date
Shall through the world be known ;
Thine arm of powV, thy heav'nly state
With public splendour shown.
6 The world is manag'd by thy hands.
Thy saints are rul'd by love ;
And thine eternal kingdom stands,
Tho' rocks and hills remove.
PART H. — C. M.
The Goodness of God.
r Q WEET is the mem'ry ot thy grace^
O My God, my heav'nly King ;
Let age to age thy righteousness
In sounds of glory sing.
8 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines
His goodness to the skies ;
Through the whole earth his bounty shines
And ev'ry want supplies.
9 With longing eyes thy creatures wait
On thee for daily food.
Thy lib'ral hand provides their meat.
And fills their mouths with good.
10 How kind are thy compassions. Lord !
How slow thine anger moves !
^ut soon he sends his pard'ning word
To cheer the souls he loves.
11 Creatures with all their endless race
Thy pow'r and praise proclaim ;
put saints that taste thy richer grace
Delight to bless thy name.
PAET III.— C. M»
Mercy to Sufferers.
|2T ETev'ry tongue thy goodness speak
JLj Thou sov'reigu Lord of all ;
PSALM 146. (528
Tiiy strength *ning hands uphold the weak,
And raise the poor that fall.
13 When -orrow bows the spirit down^
' Or virtue lies distrest
Beneath some proud oppressor's frown^
Thou giv'st the mourners rest.
114- The Lord supports our sinking daySj
And guides ouj' giddy youth :
Holy and just are all his ways.
And all his wo.ds are truth.
;15 He knows the pain his servants fed,
i He hears his children cry ;
' And their best wishes to fulfil.
His grace is ever nigh.
16 His mercy never shall remove
From men of heart sincere ;
He saves the souls, whose humble lov-e
Is join'd with holy fear.
17 (His stubborn foes his sword shall slajj
And pierce their hearts with pain ;
But none that sei ve the Lord shall say,
«♦ They sought his aid in vain.'']
38 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise.
And spread his fame abroad ;
jLet all the sons of Adam raise
The honours of their God. J
P
PSALM CXIiVI.-»-L. M.
Praise to God for his Goodiiess and Truth.
RAISE ye the Lord, my heart shall join
In work so pleasant, so divine ;
Now while the flesh is mine abode.
And when my soul ascends to God.
2 Praise shall employ my noblest pow'rs.
While immortality endures ;
My days of praise shall ne'e;- be past,
lyiiile life, and thought, and being last.
524) PSALM 147.
3 Why should I make a man my ti'ust ?
Princes must die and turn to dust ;
Their breath departs, thei pomp and pow'r
And thoughts all vani-h in an hour,
4 rfappy the man, whose hopes rely
On Isra'l's God : He ma le the sky.
And earth, and seas, with all their train.
And none shall find his promise vain.
5 Hi^ truth for ever stands secure ;
He saves th' oppest, he feeds the poor ;
He sends thelab'rin? conscience peace.
And grants the pris'ner sweet release.
6 The Lord to sight restores the blind ;
T!)e Lord supports the sinking mind ;
He helps the stranj^er in^distress.
The widow and the fatherless.
7 He loves the saints, he knows them well;
But tui'ns the wicked down to hell :
Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns ;
Piaise him in everlasting strains.
PSALM CXLVII. L» M.
The Divine Nature, Providence and Grace*
PRAISE ye the Lord ; 'tis good to raise
Our hearts and voices in his praise;
His nature and his works invite
To make this duty our delight.
» The Lord builds up Jerusalem,
And gathers nations to his name :
His mercy melts the stubborn soul.
And makes the broken spirit whole.
3 He form'd the stars, those heav'nly flames.
He counts their numbers, calls their names.
His sov'reigu wisdom knows no bound,
A deep where all our thoughts are drown'd.
4 Great is the Lord, and great hi? might ;
And all his glories infinite ;
1
PSALM 147. (526
.He crowns the meek, rewards the just,
i And treads the wicked to the dust.
'3 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high,
Who spreads his clouds around the sky •
There he prepares the fruitful tain,
Nor lets the drops desce. d in vain.
6 He makes the grass the hills adorn,
And clothes the smiling fields with corn ;
The beasts with food his hands supply.
And feeds the ravens when they cry,
7 What is the creature's skill or fo' ce,
t The vig'rous man, the warlike horse,
' The sp; iiihtly wit, the active limb ;
. All are too mean delights for him.
I 8 But saints are lovely in his sight ;
j He views his children with delight ;
; He sees their hope, he knows their fear.
And finds and loves his image there.
PART II. L. M.
Summer and Winter.
-9 T ET Zion praise the mighty God,
-i_i And make his honours knov\*n abroad:
Por sweet the joy, our songs toiaise.
And glorious is the work of praise.
10 Our children live secure and blest ;
Our shores have peace, our cities restj
He feeds our sons with finest wheat.
And adds his blessin s to their meat.
11 The changing seasons he ordains.
The early and the latter rains ;
His flakes of snow like wool he sends.
And thus the springing corn defends.
12 With hoary frost he strews the ground;
His hail descends with dreadful sound ; ^
His icy bands the rivers hold,
And terror arras his wintiy ,cold;
5^6)
PSALM 148;
13 He bids the warmer breezes blow.
The ice dissolves, the waters flow.
But he hath nobler works and ways
To call his people to his [raise.
14 Thi o' all our realm his laws are shown;
His gospel thro' the nation known ;
He hath not thus reveal'd his word
To ev'ry land ; Praise ye the Lord.
PSALM CXLVIII. — P.M.B.
Universal Praise,
YE boundless realms of joy.
Exalt your Maker's tame ;
His praise your song; employ
Above the starry frame :
Your voices raise, ye Cherubim,
And Seraphim, to sing his p aise.
2 Thou moon, that rul'st the night.
And sun. that guid'st the day.
Ye glitt'ring stars of light.
To him your homage pay :
His praise declare, ye heav'ns above,
And clouds that move in liquid air.
3 Let them adore the Lord,
And praise his holv name.
By whose Almighty word
They all from nothing came ;
And all shall last, from changes free ;
His firm decree stands ever fast.
4 Let earth her tribute pay,
Praise him ye dreadful whales.
And fish that through the sea
Glide swift with glitt'ring scales ;
Fire, hail, and snow, and misty air,
And mnds that, where he bids them, blow.
5 By hills and mountains, all
In grateful concert join'd ;
PSALM 149* (527
iBy cedars stately tall,
And trees for fruit design'd ;
I By ev'ry beast, and creeping thing,
' And fowl of wing, his name be blest,
'6 Let all of royal birth,
'With those of humbler frame,
And judges of the earth,
'His matchless praise proclaim :
' In this design, let youths with maids,
' And hoary heads with children join,
17 United zeal be shown,
{His wondrous fame to raise,
(Whose t'Jorious name alone
(Deserves our endless praise :
Earth's utmost ends his power obey ;
His glorious sway the sky transcends,
.8 His chosen saints to grace,
: He sets them up on high.
And favours Israel's race,
■Who still to him are nigh :
j O therefore raise your grateful voice^
And still rejoice the Lord to praise.
PSALM CXLIX. C. M»
I Praise God, all his Saints.
LL ye that love the Lord, rejoice.
A'
And let your songs be new
Amidst the church with cheerful voice
I His later wonders show.
j2 The jews, the people of his grace,
I Shall their Redeemer sing ;
I And Gentile nation? join the praise,
, While Zion owns her King
j 3 The Lord takes pleasure in thejust ;
Whom sinners treat with scorn ;
The meek that lies despis'd in dust
Salvation shall adorn.
S28) PSALM 150^
4 Saints should be joyful in their king,
Ev'n on a dying bed ;
And like the souls in glory sing.
For God shall raise the dead.
5 Then his high praise shall fill their tongues.
Their hand shall wield the sword ;
And vengeance shall attend their songs.
The vengeance of the Lord,
6 When Chiist his judgment-seat ascends-.
And bids the world appear,
Thrones a"e prepar'd for all his friends
Who humbly lov'd him here.
7 Then shall they rule with iron-rod
Nations that dar'd rebel ;
And join the sentence of their God,
On tyrants doom'd to hell.
8 The royal smners, bound in chains.
New triumph shall aiford :
Such honour for the saint remains :
Praise ye and love the Lord.
PSALM CL.-^C. M.
A Song of Praise.
IN God*s own house pronounce his praise.
His grace he there reveals ;
To heav'n your joy and wonder raise.
For there his glory dwells.
2 Let all your sacred passions move.
While you rehease his deeds ;
But the great work ot saving love
Your highest praise exceeds.
3 All that have motion, life and breath.
Proclaim your Maker blest ;
Yet when my voice expires in death.
My soul shall praise him best.
*END OF THE PSALMS.
*'
pope's universal prayer. (529
FATHER of ALL ! in ev'ry age.
In ev'ry clime adoi'd,
By saint, by savage, and by sage,
Jehovah, Jove, or Lord I
2 Thou great First Cause, least understood ;
Who all my sense contin'd
To know but this, that Thou art God,
And that myself am blind :
3 Vet gave me, in this dark estate.
To see the good from ill ;
And binding nature fast in fate.
Left free the human will.
4 What conscience dictates to be done.
Or warns me not to do :
This, teach me more than hell to shurij
That, more than heav'n pursue.
5 Whai blessings thy free bounty gives.
Let me not cast away ;
For God is paid, when man receives —
T' enjoy, is to obey.
6 Vet not to eaith's contracted span
Thy goodness let me bound ;
Or think Thee Lord alone of man.
When thousand worlds are round .•
7 Let not this weak, unknowing hand.
Presume thy bolts to throw.
And deal damnation roiind the land.
On each I judge thy foe.
8 If I am right, oh ! teach my heart
Still in the right to stay ;
If I am wrong, thy grace impart.
To find that better way.
9 Save me alike from foolish pride,
I Or impious discontent,
[ At aught thy wisdom has deny'd.
Or aught thy goodness lent.
! 10 Teacii me to eel another's woe,
] To hide the fault I see ;
; That mercy I to others show,
! That mercv show to me. Uu
^30)
GLORIA PATRI.
'11 Mean though I am, not wholly sa.
Since quicken'd by thy breath ;
Oh ! lead me wheresoe'er I go.
Through this day's lifie or death.
12 This day, be bread and peace my lot :
All else benea'h ^he sun,
Thou know'st if best bestow'd or not :
And let thy will be done
13 To thee, whose temple is all space.
Whose altar, earth, sea, skies !
One chorus let all being raise !
All nature's incense rise ! amen
GLORIA PATRI ...C M.
TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,.
The God whom we adore.
Be glory, as it was, is now.
And shall be evermore.
S. M.
To God the Father, Son,
And Spirit, glory be ;
As 'twas, and is, and shall be so
To all eternity.
L. M.
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The God whom earth anc heav'n adore.
Be glory, as it was o^ old.
Is now, and shall be eves more.
P M. E.
To God the Father, Son,
And Spirit ever bless'd,
JEternal Three in One,
All worship be address'd ;
As heretofore it was, is now.
And shall be so for evermore.
FINIS.
AN
ALPHABETICAL TABLE,
Akowing where to find each Psalm or Hymn by its-
beginning.
PS ALMST HYMNS
A page.
A certain beggar poor and blind - - 45
A helpless creature here 1 lie - - 216
Alas can such a wretch be sav'd - 180
Ali faithful teachers well do know - - 117
All ye that love the Lord, rejoice - 527
Amidst thy wrath remember love ■» - 37&
Among th' assemblies of the great .. 434?
Among the princes earthly gods - - 437
And must this body die - - ^28
And will the God of grace - m - 434
A palace in the sinner's heart - - 53
A place where wickedness abound - - 143
Approach dear youth, unto the Lord - 200
A precious gift on man bestow'd - - 295
Are all the foes of Zion fools - - 397
Are we baptiz'd in Christ our Lord - 104
Are sinners now so senseless grown - 349
Arise and shine, thy light is come - - 28
As faithful shepherds of the Lord - 10
As fades the lovely blooming flow'rs - - 226
As Peter fished all the night - - 101
A sower that goes forth to sow ' - 42
As the Galatians vainly dream'd - 56
Awake my soul, my mind awake - - 239
Awake my soul to sound his praise - 471
A worldling, wretched, vile and base - 93
A wretched pian, both dumb and d^af - 1^6
5^2) INDEX.
B pag^
Behold, O God, what cruel foes * 431
Behold the love, the gen'roiis love - - Sr*
Behold the morning sun - - 356
Behold the lofty sky ' - - . 355
Behold us. Lord, and let our cry - 397
Be sober watching unto pray'r - - 85
Be strong ye brethren in the Lord - J35
Be thou my safeguard, O my God - - 315
Be thou my troubled soul at peace - 291
Beware, the Saviour gave command - 107
Be ye not indolent . . - 277
Bless us dear Lord, departing hence - 3
Blest is the man who shuns the place - - 337
Blest is the man, whose breast can move - 383
Blest i^the nation where the Lord - 372
Blow ve the trumpets, blow - « 323
c
Cast all your cares upon the Lord
Children in years, or knowledge young
Christ gave the solemn g- eat command
Christ my rock, my sure de ence
Christ's servants should not be afraid -
Come all ye weary sinners, come
Come blessed spirit from above
Come holy ghost, our souls inspire
Come holy spirit condescend
Come let our voices join to raise
Gome let us join to praise our God
Come let us praise our God
Come let us join our cheerful songs
Come let us praise God's holy name
Come O thou blessed comforter
Come, O thou prince of glory come
Come sinners to the gospel feast -
Come to the fe^st of heav'nly wine
Come we that love the Lord
Come ve who are the bidden guests
Cemniit thy way unto the Lord, who &,c. -
INDEX. (533
pu-:e
Commit thy way unto the Lord, in troubles &,c. 212
Could I, with ton;;^ues of angels speak - - 46
Could we O Savioui-, worthy be - - 5
D
Dear Jesus here we now attend - - 2
Dear Lord accept my evening song - - 247
Dear Saviour, bounteous are thy hands - 105
Death may dissolve my body now - - 215
Deep in our hearts let us record - - 413
Didst thou O Saviour ! condescend - 21
Dread 5ov'reign, let mv evening song - - 253
E
Early, my God, without delay - - 405
Eternal praises to my Lord - - 217
Eternal praises to the Lord - - 163
Exalt the Lord, our God - - ■ 453
Exceeding great is the reward - - 233
F
Far as thy name is known - - 391
Father of all, in ev'ry age - - 529
Father of mercies bow thine ear - - 334
Father of mercies in thy house - - 174
Firm was my health, my day was bright - 368
Fools in their hearts, believe and say - 349
For ever-blessed be the Lord - - 520
For ever shall my song record - 440
From age to age, exalt his name - 467
Fiom all that dwell below the skies - 479
Fiom foes that round us rise - - 402
From God above, the God of heav'n - 80
G
Give thanks to God, he reigns above - 466
Give thanks to God, invoke his name - 463
Give thanks to God, the so v' reign Lord - 511
Give to the Lord, ve sons of fame - - 367
Gloria Patri *- - - - 530
Glory to thee, my God this night - - 252
God "did to father Abrah'm say - - 175
Uu2
S34) INDEX.
page
God hath commanded in his word - 205
God hath laid up in heav'n tor me .. 237
God ill his earthly temple lays - - 438
God is the refuge of his saints .. 3b8
God lov'd the world beyond degree - 89
God, my supporter and my hope - 421
God of eternal lOve - - - 46S
God of my mercy, and my praise - - 472
God of my childhood, and my youth - 417
God of my life look gently down - 381
God of my life to thee - _ w 333
Good i^ the Lord, the heav'nly King - - 405
God's faithful promises aie sure - 8
God's word of prophecies are giv'n - - 39
Go ye my servants, go ye forth - - 296
Grant us dear Lod, our daily bread - 55
Grant us O Lord, we humbly pray - - 22^
Great are the mercies of our God - 288
Great comforts does the Saviour give - 81
Great comforts it must needs afford - 137
Great God attend to my complaint - 406
Great God defend us in this storm - - 326
Great God, from whom all blessings flow - 253
Great God, how oft did Isra'l prove - - 430
Great God, should we thy grace abuse - llO
Great God, thy providence and care - 293
Great God whose universal sway - 418
Great is the Lord, exalted high - - 511
Great is the Lord ; his works of might - 474
Great is the Lord, our God - .- 391
Great shepherd of thine Israel - 432
H
Had not the blessed son of god •
Had not the god of truth and love
Happy are they, and truly bless'd
Happy is he that fears the Lord
Happy the city where their sons
Happy the soul where grace resides
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Happy the youth that soon begin - - 199
Have mercy gracious Lord, forgive - 181
jHave mercy Lord, on us we pray - la-i
'Hear me, O god, nor hide thy face - 455
iHear what the great apostle saith - 269
He comes! he comes ! the judge severe - 231
Help, Lord, for men of virtue fail - . 347*
Here blessed Jesus, we appear _ . 1
Here we commit unto the dust - - 226
He reigns : the Lord the Saviour reigns - 450
IHerodians and Pharisees - - - 139
jHe that hath made his refuge, god - 443
JHigh in the heavens, eternal god - 375
'How awful is thy chast'ning rod - - 426
How beauteous are their feet - r 325
How bless'd are they, who always strive » 78
I How bless'd are they who always keep - 481 ^
;Hovv bless'd are they, who love the Lord - 86
How bless'd are they who take delight - - 91
How blest the man to whom his god - 370
How did my heart rejoice to hear , . 502
How fast their guilt and sorrows rise - - 351
How great was our dear Lord's distress - 49
How greatly will my soul rejoice - 232
How long wilt thou conceal thy face - 348
How precious is god's holy word - 199
How thankful the apostles were - 142
I
I b'Heve in one almighty god - . 269
1 lift my soul to GOD - - - 362
I love the LORD, he heard my cries - 478
1 sojourn as a stranger here - - 320
I travel into distant lands - - . 319
I waited patient for the LORD ^ . 381
I win extol thee, lord, on high - - 368
Immanuel, we sing thy praise - . 15
Tm call'd to camp, to leave my home - 313
If GOD succeed not all the cost - . 505
Ifwe profess to love the Lord * * 250
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In all my vast concerns with thee - - 514.^
In anger, LORD, do not chastise - - 341 (
In auty we are bound to praise - - 178
In god's own house pronounce his praise - 528;
In haste, O god, attend my call - - 415
In Judah cod of old was known - 424 1
In parables the Lord doth shew - 40'
In sweet exalted strains . - - 168:
In thee, great god, with songs of praise - 358 i
In unity and peace - - -37
Is there ambition in my heart - - 508;
It is a gift from god above - - 291-
It is a duty christians owe - - 35
It is the LORD, our Saviour's hand - - 457
It would be preaching Christ in vain - 115;
J
Jesus invites his saints - - -
Je'^us, my hope and confidence
Jesus, my righteousness
Jesus, our lord, ascend thy throne
Jesus our lord, to heav'n is gone -
Jesus, physician of the soul
Jesus, poor sinners will receive
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Jesus the great and mi'i,hty lord
Jesus the great High Priest
Jesus, the patient's surest friend
Jesus, thou everlasting word
Jesus, thy wand'ring sheep behold
Joy to the world, the lord is come
Judge me, O god, and plead my cause
Judge n?e, O lord, and prove my ways
Just are thy ways, and true thy word -
L
Let all in heav*n their praises bring
Let children hear the mighty deeds
Let hearty thanks and praise be paid ,
Letev'ry tongue thy goodness speak ^ -?
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[Let GO© arise in all his might - - 411
l|l,et thanks and praises be to god - -310
^et us Join lo praise our maker • - 303
jijUet wilful sinners boast and say - - 148
|jf4et Zion and her sons rejoice • - 456
\Uei Zion in her King rejoice. - - 389
fjiiei Zion praise the mighty eon - - 525
^^^et Zion sing her songs of praise - - 169
liife is the time to serve the lord - 322
tjitany and suffrages - - - 155
iLong as I live, I'll bless thy name - 521
Lons. did both Kings and Prophets wait - 12
iio ! what an entertaining sight - - 509
I Lord, at thy temple we appear - - 214>
Lord, for the just thou dost^provide - - 318
Lo d, here I am to do thy will - ' - 196
•Lo-d, how distressed is my mind - - 311
|Lord I am pain'd, but 1 resign - - 294
Lord I am thine ; but thou wilt prove - 352
JLord I am vile conceiv'd in sin - 394
Lord, I commit myself to thee - 317
Lord, T prepare to take repose - . 24S
Lord, if thine eyes survey our faults - 442
Lord, in the mornin:!; thou shalt hear - 340
JLord, I will bless thee all my days - - 373
' ord look on this our panting earth - - 328
ordof the worlds above - - 435
ord thou hast call'd thy grace to mind - 436
ord thou hast scourg'd our cfuil'y land - 403
_ord, thou hast -^een mv soul s nce-e - 354
JLord, thou wilt hear me when I pray _ 339
pLord, 'tis a plea- ant thing to stan'J - - 446
'Lord, what is man, poor feeble man • - 520
JLord, when I count thv me*cie- o'er - 516
'Lord, when thou didst ascend on high - 412
■Lord, Ivhen I view thy mighty pow'r - 257
Lord, we have heard thy works of Old - 3S6
jLord, we return our praise to thee « - 255
^38) INDEX.
Mercyand judgment are my song - - 454
Mine eyes and my esii'e - - obo
Must 1 in judgment stand - « - 230
My God accept my ea ly vows - - 517
My God, how many are my fears - 33^
My God in whom are all the springs - 400
My God, my poriion, and my love - 301
My God, my evei lastinii, hope - - 4151
My GO !, since thou hast rais d me up - 219
My God the spring of all my joys r - 2831
My God the steps of pious men - 377
My God .as with me all the night - - 244
My child lie still to rest and sleep - - 335'
My heait rejoices in thy name - - 370!
My hope, my portion, and my God - 2871
My Lord and Saviour govern me - ■» 20S
My refuge is the God of love ^ - 34G
My righteous judge, my giacious cod - 518
My Saviour, my almighty friend - 416
My shepherd will sur.ply my need - - 3611
My son, give unto me thy heart - * 289
My soul doth thi-st for srace divine - 282
My soul repeat his praise - - 4581
My soul sha 1 worship thee - - 240
My soul, thy gre t Creator praise - 460i
My soul to God return - - , 264*
My spi it looks to God alone - - 404j
My spi'it sinks within me Lord - • 384>
My thankful tribute I will pay - - 245i
My trust is in my heavenly fr-iend r - 342
My warfare now will soon be o er - 2131
/ N I
No sleep, nor slumber to his eyes
Not in deception or d-s^^uise
Not only hearers of the word • ♦
Not ourse'ves who are but dust
Jfow be my heart inspir'd to sing
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fow from my bed of sleep I rise - - 238
^^ow from the /oaring lion's rage - 360
fow I'm convinced the Lord is kind - 42(>
tow I awake to pr aise my Lord - - 242 ,«
Tow let a spacious wot Id arise - 258 **
low may the God of pow'r and grace - 357
Tow my departure i- at hand - - 222
^^ow shall my solemn vows be paid - - 410
'^iow we depart, we sing and pray - 4i
[ o
i blessed comforter draw near - - J 77
blessed truth, the gospel shews - 71
blessed word, our Lord expr«ss'd - 125
christian brethren, marvel not - - 96
^ church, ado; e and wonder - - - 199
} comforter of cod come down - - 87
ii)'all the gifts thy hand bestows - 19$
i) for a shout of sacred joy . - 390
j) for a true and living faith . , 268i
ij) gracious Saviour, pity me « • . 28T
j) God, my refuge, hear my cries . 39S
|il>God, to whom revenge belongs - 447
0 happy man whose soul is fill'd . . 505
p happy youth that fear the Lord . 20S
]i) happy where such grace is found . 14ft
> hark ! unto the sounding bell . . 153
!)h bless the Lord my soul . . 458
)h what a stiff rebellious house - - 428
) head so full of bruises . . . 187
3 h ighth and depth of boundless love . 92
3 holy father, gracious Lord . • . 274?
3 holy father, righteous cod . . 151
p Jesus, ^ithful Shepherd, Lord , . 207
p Jesus ! thou my precious friend . 194
\j King of glory, David's son . . 27
0 letme look to Golgatha . . 66
O let me praise my Saviour's love , 241
0 kord, our Lord how wond'raus great S^?*
540)
INDEX.
O Lord, ouf mighty Father, thou ,
O may 1 know the grace o^ cod
O may my soul increase and grow
O may my soul with thee unite ,
O mii^iiiy God, thou virgin son .
Once more our harvesting is o'er
Once more my soul the rising day
On Jordan's rugged banks 1 stand
O precious g'.ft tVom cod above
O precious word the Saviour spake
O that I could repent
O that ray heart could melt with woe
O that my load of sin were gone
O thou that hear'st when sinners cry
O thou from all eternity
O thou whose grace and justice reign
O thou who.~e justice reigns on high
Our days on earth are sad and few
Our God. our help in ages past
Our righteousness must far exceed
Out of the deeps of long distress
O wonderous and myst'ry great
O wond'rous love, beyond
P
Praise be unto my gracious Lord
Praise thou my soul, the Lord on high
Praise waits in Zion, Lord, for thee
Praise ye the Lord, exalt his name
Praise ye the Lord, my heart shall join
Praise ye the Lord, its good to laise
Pray'r will at last an answer gain
Preserve me Lord, in time of need
Protect us, Lord, from fatal harm
R
Real christians need not fear to die
Rebuke me not in anger Lord
Return O God of love, return
Reniiember man, that awful day
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*|le]oice, the Lord is King . .. 331
Rejoice ye in the Lord ... 12
'^Rejoice ye righteous in the Lord , 371
i s ■ •
^'Saiut Paul advises follow me . . 139
■Salvation is for ever nigh . ; 437
|3ee what a livinii, stone . , . 480
i'Saew mercy, Lord, reveal thy pcw'r . 149
^3hine, mighty God, on Z on shine , 410
jShould it not be our chiel concern . , 202
'Should they who have been dearly bought . 131
jShou!d we be debtors to the flesh . 108
^hould we not glory in the cause , 126
Should we our members yield . . 106
Should we nol thanic and piaise our God . 329
Should we receive that grace in vain . 50
Dhow pity. Lord-, O Lord, forgive ' ^ 39l<
Since God has thus otdain'd it so . 308
Sing all ye nations to the Lord . . 409
iSirig to the Lord, aloud , . 433
,Smg to the Lord, ye distant lands , 449
■Songs of immortal prase belong . . 473^
jSoon as 1 heard my father say . . 36S
Speak, O ye Judges of the earth . • 401
'Strange is the faithful chiistian's life . 121
'Supported by especial grace . , 41
Sweet is the mem' ry of thy grace . • 522
Sweet is the work, mv God, my King . 445
T
It alee up yom^ cross and follow me. . 279
JTeach me the measures of my days , 380
jTe Deum Laudamus , . , 305
■Thank God, my journey now is o'er , . 321
I Thanks be to God, who heard our pray'r . 164
! Thanks unto thee, O Loid, we give . L54.
That blessed gospel we are taught . 141
That great example Jesus set . . 7G
That steward accus'd to his Lord , . 109>
Vv
S42)
INDEX.
Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength
The Almii^hty reigns, exalteVl high
The best of counsels we can give
The bless'd and saving grace oC God
The christian church should well partake
The christian lie should ever be
The chii tian suff' rings here below ^
The duty first on us enjoin'd
The fall of man how deep and great
The faithful servants of the Lord
The Feast of Easte. was enjoin'd
The ^iloiies of my Maker, God
The God Jehovah ; eigns
The gieat Apostle gave command
The great command Jehovah gave
The g.ace of God be v^ith you hence
The King of Saints, how fair his iace
Thelabouis ofour teacheis bless
The leper in his painful case
The lepers with their sores oppress'd
The Lord be prais'd, the storxn is past
The Lord is come, the heav'ns proclaim
The Lord, grant you that lining faith
The Lord of glory is my liii,ht
The Lord, the sov'reign K ng
The Lo'd, who recommendeth pray'r
The Lord who reigns above the skies
The Lord who knoweth all we need
The Lord who doth my wants su ply
The Lord will build his church again
The promise of my Father's love
The promise made to Abraham
The pt ie ^ts and Levites sent to John .
The Publican and Pharisee
The Saviour's love will ne'er grow faint
The soul renew'd by g;"ac.' divine
The time of Jusus being a' hand
The tructh which chri^trians once receiv*d
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page
The way of life remairi'd conceal'd , 24
Fuey, who that saced office bear . . 122
irhis body in ihe crrave ib laid . , 227
'Fhis dav is spent, the night is come . . 246
This is fo " us a ha:;py day . . .71
r.iis i^ the doct ine chri-T'tians need , . 14^
This is the fea^t o'heav'nly v. ine . » 185
This spacioui earth is all the Lord's . 361
rho' dead in sin, i once had lain . . 2r3
T;»;".i CO .ii'o'.ter, we pray draw near . 177
iPi )u God oHove, thou ever blest . , 500
riviu -jord, f om wHoti ail blessings flow . 210
Tho 1 sov'rei <n great, almij^hty God . 314
Though all ihe c lan in 'S of my H'e . 275
Tri IS did the 5on.> of Ab ah'm pass . . 176
Xh-is I re-olv'd, befo e the Lord . 379
Thuij saith (he Lord, your work is vain . 382
Thy ceaseies^ unexhausted love . . 165
Thy grace, dea Saviour, let me ^eel • . 312
Tiiv heav'nlv blessing, Je?ius g'ant . 206
Thy works of gloiy, mighty Lord , 469
'Tis by hv strength, the mountains stand . 407
To be a holy sacrifice . . .30
To bear the cross a few days more . 234
To bear the bessed Saviour's cross . . 280
To be at peace with ev'ry man . -. 33
To orod I cry'd, with mournful voice . 425
To 'l^od 1 made my sorrows known . , 51S
To God, the g eat, the ever blest . . 465
To heav'n I lift my waiting eves , 501
To Jesus Ch'ist, our living head . 6S
To live in Christ, is life indeed . 221
To our Almighty •IMake'^ God . , 451
To prav, and nevermore to cease , . 284
To shew how humble christians ought . 61
To such is hless'd, theiv marriage day . 31
To the Co-inthian church . . 129
To thee, mo-t high and holy God . 423,
T« thee, my God, and Saviour^ 1 ; . '4t^^
S44) INDEX.
To thee my God, I humbly bow
To thee, O Lord, I raise my cries
To thee, O God of truth and love
To thee, O Saviour, glory be
To thee great Lord, my heav'nly King
Turn ye to me, thus saith the Lord
'Twas for ou. sake, eternal God
'Twas in the watches of the night
^T was the commission of our Lord
u
XJnshaken as the sacred hill
Up from my youth, my Isra'l say
Unto the Lord, my gracious God i
Unto thy Zion, Lord, return
V
Vain man on foolish pleasures bent
w
We are by the Apostle taught
We are instructed by the Lord
We bless the Lord, the just, the good
We cannot be the heirs of grace
We humbly thank thee, gracious Lord
We must be merciful and kind ,
We praise the blessed lamb of God
We praise thee, Jesus, gracious Lord
We praise the Lord, whose love is great
We should possess the Saviour's mind
What caus'd a deep and mournful sound
What crosses and afflictions meet
What do ve think of Christ indeed
What evil can such teachers do ,
What shall I render to m}" God
When angels shall their trumpets sound
When Christ descending from the skies
When Christ Jerusalem beheld
When Christ let his disciples know
When Christ, the blessed Saviour died
■Whein Christ to judgment shall descend
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page
>Vhen Christ was on the mount reveal 'd . 38
iA^hen ';.o I is nigh, my faith is strong . 351
iVaen God pro^ok'd with daring ciimes . 470
'»Vhen God restor'd our captive sta'.e . 504*
When Isra'l freed from Pharaoh's hand . 476
When Is-a'l sinn'd the FiOrd repiov'd .' 429
When I with pleasing wonder stand . 516
When Jesus did from heav'n descend . 18
When Jesus in the temple stay'd . « « 29
When Jesus on the cross I see . . 67
iWhen Jesus taught the Jews of old . 57
jWhen Jesus' time was rully come . . 5^3
When Jesus unto Jordan came . 25
•When John in prison canie to hear . 9
When man's account to light is brought . 136
jWhen overwhelm'd with ginef . . 403
When the disciples refuge sought , 72
When the distress'd disciples were . 34
When the first parents of our race . . 262
W len the great Judge, supreme and juSt . 344
When times of troubles are at hand . 26
When we are rais'd from deep distt ess . 21S
When we our gracious Lord entreat . 134
When we. our weary limbs to rest - . 513
Where ever faithful souls arejoin'd . 285
Where shall the man be found . . 363
Where eer the gospel truth is taught . 113
W nlst shepherd's kept their flocks by night 14
Who hath believ'd thv sacred woid . 64
Who shall inhabit in thy hill ■ . . ^50
Who will arise and plead my right , 448
Why did the nations join to slay • . 338
Whv do the proud insult the poor . , 392
Why doth the Lord depart so far . 345
Whv doth the wealthy wicked boast . 377
Whv has mv God, my soul forsook • . 358
"*^^hv should I vex my soul and fret . . 375
Why should the mighty make their boast . 396
Why should we fear the pow'r^ ot hell . 70
^46) INDEX.
page
Why should my heart feel so dismay'd . 271
Why should we start, and fear to die . 213
Why should my soul feel so dismay'd . 300
Will God for ever cast us otf . .421
With all my pow'rs of heart and tongue . 514
With earnest longings of the mind . . 3S4i
With glory clad, with strength array 'd . 44<6
With my whole heart I'll raise my song . 344
With one consent, let all the earth . . 453
With reverence and holy fear . . , 167
Would you behold the works of God . 469
Wo unto me! how oft I have . , 182
Y
Ye boundless realms of joy . . 526
Ye careless sons of men be wise . . 221
Ye careless sor.ls will ye delay . . 2(i7
Ye christian men pray notice well . . 36
Ye christian parents, d'y your tears . 225
Ye humble souls approach you»- God . 322
Ye nations, who on ea'.n, do .well . , 7
Ye servants of th' Almighty King . 475
Ye sons of inen, a feeble race . . 444
Ye sons of men come one an J all : . 95
Ye that obey the immortal King . . 510
Ye wUo profess he Lord to love . 54
Ye who profess lo lave the Lord . . 276
Ye wretched sons of men draw near . 63
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Zion, receive thy glorious King . . 59
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