Skip to main content

Full text of "The Psalms of David : imitated in the language of the New Testament, and applied to the Christian state and worship"

See other formats 


Google 


This  is  a  digital  copy  of  a  book  that  was  preserved  for  generations  on  Hbrary  shelves  before  it  was  carefully  scanned  by  Google  as  part  of  a  project 

to  make  the  world's  books  discoverable  online. 

It  has  survived  long  enough  for  the  copyright  to  expire  and  the  book  to  enter  the  public  domain.  A  public  domain  book  is  one  that  was  never  subject 

to  copyright  or  whose  legal  copyright  term  has  expired.  Whether  a  book  is  in  the  public  domain  may  vary  country  to  country.  Public  domain  books 

are  our  gateways  to  the  past,  representing  a  wealth  of  history,  culture  and  knowledge  that's  often  difficult  to  discover. 

Marks,  notations  and  other  maiginalia  present  in  the  original  volume  will  appear  in  this  file  -  a  reminder  of  this  book's  long  journey  from  the 

publisher  to  a  library  and  finally  to  you. 

Usage  guidelines 

Google  is  proud  to  partner  with  libraries  to  digitize  public  domain  materials  and  make  them  widely  accessible.  Public  domain  books  belong  to  the 
public  and  we  are  merely  their  custodians.  Nevertheless,  this  work  is  expensive,  so  in  order  to  keep  providing  this  resource,  we  liave  taken  steps  to 
prevent  abuse  by  commercial  parties,  including  placing  technical  restrictions  on  automated  querying. 
We  also  ask  that  you: 

+  Make  non-commercial  use  of  the  files  We  designed  Google  Book  Search  for  use  by  individuals,  and  we  request  that  you  use  these  files  for 
personal,  non-commercial  purposes. 

+  Refrain  fivm  automated  querying  Do  not  send  automated  queries  of  any  sort  to  Google's  system:  If  you  are  conducting  research  on  machine 
translation,  optical  character  recognition  or  other  areas  where  access  to  a  large  amount  of  text  is  helpful,  please  contact  us.  We  encourage  the 
use  of  public  domain  materials  for  these  purposes  and  may  be  able  to  help. 

+  Maintain  attributionTht  GoogXt  "watermark"  you  see  on  each  file  is  essential  for  informing  people  about  this  project  and  helping  them  find 
additional  materials  through  Google  Book  Search.  Please  do  not  remove  it. 

+  Keep  it  legal  Whatever  your  use,  remember  that  you  are  responsible  for  ensuring  that  what  you  are  doing  is  legal.  Do  not  assume  that  just 
because  we  believe  a  book  is  in  the  public  domain  for  users  in  the  United  States,  that  the  work  is  also  in  the  public  domain  for  users  in  other 
countries.  Whether  a  book  is  still  in  copyright  varies  from  country  to  country,  and  we  can't  offer  guidance  on  whether  any  specific  use  of 
any  specific  book  is  allowed.  Please  do  not  assume  that  a  book's  appearance  in  Google  Book  Search  means  it  can  be  used  in  any  manner 
anywhere  in  the  world.  Copyright  infringement  liabili^  can  be  quite  severe. 

About  Google  Book  Search 

Google's  mission  is  to  organize  the  world's  information  and  to  make  it  universally  accessible  and  useful.   Google  Book  Search  helps  readers 
discover  the  world's  books  while  helping  authors  and  publishers  reach  new  audiences.  You  can  search  through  the  full  text  of  this  book  on  the  web 

at|http  :  //books  .  google  .  com/| 


PSALMS 


ov 


► 


-DAVID, 


&LTXD  IN  THE   X.AirG0ikGB  OS 

j  NEW  TESTAMENT,  c 


(  |BTI  ATT  Sll^TE  AKD  WOKSSIPf 

;  ;    ^BY  I.  3EATTS,  D.  6. 


{     •         ■  •  •      -    .  >  '  /     V   ,    J 

iiigf  8tf|f  htfuifiSlei  fr&fdk  tvere  trrUleii  K%*tt;^ 
IBM  coRferui/ig  mt . .  r*^ 

iy  i^ffMteZ,  ax/f  tt<  FrMftefi TluU^ikeg  nrtiJI^ 

kould  not  be  tnmd€p*tf*dt^...  t 


'.         » 


BAVERHlLL^iHASS. 

\  1818. 

> 


« 

Girt  of   , 

AWDOTER-HARVARB 

TarifiXiicAL  UbMBY  r 

CAiASfODGii.  Mass  t 


i  \ 


5, 


''<i 


V-.^  '^  ^"  • 


• 


M        I      '  * 


I 


■* 


\^«»' 


!tttiite  tffPsahns. 


Be  that  h«in  made 
ni$l>  in  the  heavens, 
How  awful  is  thy 
How  did  mf  heart 
•  HoW^rast  their  guilt 
How*  long:*  O  Lord* 
Hew  long  wilt  thou 
How  piea.'^uit,  how 
How  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
Haw  pleksM  and  blest 
How  Bfaatt  the  young 

IF  Gr.il  Huccced  not, 
■  If  Goi  to  build  the 
1  lift  mv  sc^ul  to  God 
I'll  hk>'8  the  Lord  from 
t*U  pra»s«»  my  Malier 
I  love  the  Tiord,  he  heard  236 
1*11  sjie!»k  tlie  honours         96 
In  all  my  vast  concerns 
la  an^'tTr lord,  rebuke 
Ifl'^rod's  o^vn  house 
Td  J»)  ^!!^  <''id  of  old 
Into  th  11      and,  O  God 
T  n«'v  ii.«  l.c-rd before 
U  th*!re  n  '•  alion 

It  I'yihr  f  «.t^  OUT 
I  wa''**  I  I'htient 
I  uui    \'<u  thee,  Lord, 
'      ••'   J 
f  Pino VAH  reigns; 
tj    '    ■'!-.  our  Lord, 
.Tfe?;in  >\u\\  »eign  wherever  U6 
Jny  to  the  wdrld  J  theLordl98 


31 
16G 
2T7 
263 
246 

269 

269 

69 

74 

3O0 


121 
3 


Page  fn 

184,  Let  Zion  praise  the  3a 

78>  Long  as  1  live  I'll  bless      295 

157  Lord,  hast  thou  cast 

262  Lord,  I  am  thine;  bvt 

35  Lord,!  am  vile,  coaceiv'd  11 

30  Ix)rd,  I  can  suffer  1 

Lord,  X  esteem  thy  24i 

Lord,  if  Ibine  eyes  18 

iiOrd,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  S 

Lord,  I  have  made  241 

Lord,  in  the  morning 

jord,  I  will  bless  thee 

jord,  I  would  spread        11 

Lord,  of  the  worlds  above  16 

Lord,  thou  hast  calPd         17 

Lord,  thou  hast  heatti       2? 

Lord,  thou  hast  seareaM  29 

Lord,  thou  hast  seen 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear 

25}^HLord,  *tis  a  ple^aant. 

18  Lord,  we  haye  heard 

31 1  Lord,  Avhat  a  feeble 

1  '^5  Lord,  what  a  thoughtless 

65  Lord,  what  is  mau,  poor  2.^ 

37  Lord,  what  was  maa 

273} Lord,  when  I  count 

206iLordf  when  thou  didst 

SSjI^oud  hallelujahs  to  the 

6-1  Lo !  what  a  glorious 

Lo,  what  an  everlasting 

M 


18R 
227 


Juti.'H  mi',  O'Lord, 
Jud;^«*>,  rti'OTuIeth« 
Just  are  thyHrays, 

LET  all  the  earth 
hot  zlVfhe  heathen 
hH  ei.ildren  hear 
Lef'*5>'ery  creature  join 
heiev'ir-/  tongue 
Let  Go  i  "arHo 
T.ei  Ood  t  he  leather, 
r^et  shirierti  take  their 
'  ft  Zion  anJ  her  sons 
"  ^Uiu  in  Jier  King 


MAKER  and  sorefeign  ! 
rvf  ercy  and)ud^eDt2( 
iVIine  eyes  aud  my  desire  I 
61  My  God,  accept  my  early  2! 


120 
,42 

195 
248 
159 
308 
,298 
135 
311 
117 
305 
99 


2 


-My  God,  consider  - 
My  Godi  how  fiaany 
My  God,  in  whom  H 

My  God,  my  everlasting  h 
My  God,  my  King, 
My  God,  permit  mj 
My  God,  the  stepjs  of  pious 
My  God,  what  inwari 
My  heart  rejoices 
My  never  ceasing  song 
My  refugie  is  the  God 
My  righteous  Judge; 
My  ^Yiour  and  my  King 


ITableofPsalmM. 


Page P  Page 

"I  wz\tB  in  Zm 
Praise  yc  the  fxjrd,     2?f 


My  SavioxiT,  my  Almighty  I43,T>RATS£  wiita  in  Zwd,  1.'«J 

±    Praise  V( 
63jPraiseye  theLord;  my  ^29» 


♦ly  Shepherd  is  the  living  5l| 

.  1  y  Shepherd  -will  supply 

:\y  soul,  haw  lovely  168!  Prai'C  ye  the  Loni ;  'ti§   '  301 

J'y  soul  lies  cleaving        257{  Preserve  roe,  Lord,  3i 

■ly  soul,  repeat  his  praise  210  R 

My  soul,  thy  great  21 1 1  "O  EJOICE,ye  riRhteous,  10 

ly  spirit  looks  to  God      123!  AVRenoembf  r,  Lord,  our  178 


ly  spirit  sinks  within  me.  92 
■>Iy  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  19 
N 
TO  sleep  nor  slumber  275 


Return,  O  Gcd  of  love, 

S 


IBS 


SIT. 
{58 


VATlONInforeverlTa 
5ave  me,  UGod, 


U7 

Not  to  ourselves       234' Save  me,  O  Lord,  37 

sot  to  our  names,  thou     236, Pee  what  a  living  8tnne      841 
■Tow  be  my  heart  inspired  96  Rhew  pity  Ixird  ;  O  Lord,  1 1 1 


^'^owfrom  the  roaring         63  Shine,  mighty  God, 
Is'ow  I'm  eonvinc'd  the      147  Sin^,  all  ye  natioQfi, 
Ntjwlct  oar  lips  with  holyl39  Sini;  to  the  Lord  aloud 


A  Qw  let  our  mournful 
?{ow  may  the  God  of 
7s* '■'w  plead  my  casife, 
^^ow  shall  my  soleain 
Itow  to  the  great  and 
O 

OAJJL  ye  nations, 
O  biased  souls  are 


l:u 
1.1Q 
IC4 
191 
201 
I'll 


O  hless  the  Lord,  my  soul  2O9 1 


9M  Sing  to  tho  Loci  Jehov. 

40  Sin;  to  the  li«»i-d  with 

7fi  .Sin?  to  i\yi  Lord,  ye 
J33  Snrizs  of  immortal  praise  238 
312  Jroon  an  I  h«'<ir'1  mv  Father  AS 

liO 

fi7  Srcet  tsthe  nork,  my        186 


jj^uri!  there's  a  rizhtaous 
238  Swoet  is  the  memory 


T 


Of  justice  and  of  grace 
O  for  «  sbout  of  sacred 
O  God,  my  refuge,  hear 
O  God  of  grace 
O  God  ot  mercy, 
o  God,  to  whom  revenge 
O  happy  Bmn  w  hose  soul 
O  lia^jpy  nation,  where 
O  bow  1  love  thy  holy 
()  Lord,  liow  many 
C  Lord,  our  heavenly 
O  Lord,  our  Lord, 
'. )  that  fbe  Lord  wouy 
O  that  thy  statutes, 
o  thoo  that  hear'st 
3  thou,  whose  grace 
O  thou,  whose  justicr 
Our6od,  our  help 
Ourlafid,  bljord, 
O  at  of  the  deeps  of  long 
O  whata^tiff  rebellious 


SOsTpEACHtnp  the  measure  ns 
lOoj  A    Th'  AliniiThtyreigus,  197 
IfilThat  manis  Ulesl  229 

13  The  earth  forever  57 
115  Thee  will  I  love.  0  I^oni,  40 
190  The  God  Jehovah  rv'mu  I'J'J 
270  The  God  of  glory  ?enda      lO'j 

72  The  God  of  mercy  be  312 
247  The  God  of  our  saha. ion  128 

14  Thehe«\ven:i«Ierlarethy  46 
20  The  K  iug  of  saints,  how  97 
22  The  I/ord  appears  ray        238 

2521  The  I.ord,  how  wondrous  208 
256|The  Lord  is  come,  1^6 

13  The  liOrd  Jehovah  reieos  1P9 
26'1  The  Lord  my  shephord  is  56 
118  Theliordof  glory  i^niy  62 
l80;The  Lord  of  glory  roigiis,  1«8 

60  The  Lord,  the  Jud^e.       10* 
272  The  I^ord,  the  Ju<lt;e,  his  1' 
158  The  Lord,  the  soverei;(Q  2 


.$^^  iff.Psalms. 


157 

262 

35 

30 

31 

166 

277 

263 

246 


Be  that  hftvi  made 
Rf$ii  Ln  the  heavens, 
How  j»wful  is  thy 
How  4\d  mf  heart 
'  HoW^iW  thieir  guilt 
How'  long,  O  I^rdt 
How  lon^  wilt  thou 
How  piea-mnt,  how 
How  pleasant  His  to  see 
hnm  pleisM  and  blest 
How  shall  the  young 

IF  Gr.d  Httcceed  not, 
'!f  Goi  to  build  the 
1  lilt  inv  s(j,ul  to  God 
1*11  Woss  the  Lord  from 
T^ll  prais«*  my  Malier 
I  lov-e  the'T^ord,  be  heard  236 


184,  liet  Zion  walse  the         30S 

78*  Long  as  1  live  I'll  bless     2?T 

Lord,  hast  thou  ctst  121 


a 


1 

Hi 

la 


269 

269 

59 

7A 

300 


96 

23•^l 

18 
311 


1*H  speak  i\ie  honours 
In  all  BAyv«st  concerns 
fe  anj^frr  I'Ord,  rebuke 
Iflf^otrs  nun  house 
Id  .Tu'ln!'  «''id  of  old 
into  th  MI      %nd,  O  God 
I  wi  <i,«  1  nfd before 
U  tlwre  an  jtion 
It  is  ill''  f  '-fd  our 
I  v»-ai«»^i  i>;v!ient 
I  i»iil  •  \'v .  thee,  Lord, 
•     *   J 

J  f^noVAH  reigns; 
'     'I  •.  iMir  Lord, 
.Te?fin  vi.  ,;i  jeign  where'er  146 
Joy  t.)  the  w«>rld  !  theLordl98 

61 

120 

42 


JuJ-H  rm\  (VLOTd, 
Judges,  who  rule  the 
Just  are  thy  ♦ways, 

LET  all  the  earth 
Let  alTOie  heathen 
IjcM  ehiidren  hear 
liCfr^Rvery  creature  join 
Ij«to\'er'  tongue 
JLfCt  Gfj  i  "arise 
Let<}bd  tboj'ather, 
het  smaera  take  their 
r^t  Z'D.i  an  J  her  sons 
•e-  %ou  m  ber  Kins 


Lord,  I  am  thine;  but 
Lord,I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  HI 
Ix)rd,  I  cansuffler 
Lord,  I  esteem  thy 
Lord,  ifftine  eyes 
Lord,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  3 
^jord,  I  have  made  24^ 

!i0rd,  in  the  morning 
;^ord,  I  will  bless  tiiee 
'.  Mrdy  I  would  spread         11 
Lord,  of  the  worlds  above  U 
Lord,  thou  hast  call'd 
Lord,  thou  hast  heanj       2^ 
Lord,  thou  hast  seareiuM  2) 
Lord,  thou  hast  seen 
Lord,  thou  wUt  hear 
liOrd,  'tis  a  pleasant. 
Lord,  we  have  heard 
w . . , Lord,  what  a  feeble 
1  "^StLord,  what  a  thoughtless  1 
65|Lord,  what  is  mau,  poor  2 
37iLord,  what  was  maJi 
273|Lord,  when  I  count  1 

206iLord<  when  thou  didst 
88Jl,oud  hallelujahs  to  the     I 
6ijLo!  what  agloriou»  I 

Lo,  what  un  everlasting    I 
M 

MAKER  and  soreieign 
ivf  erey  and  judgments 
iMine  eyes  aud  my  desire 
My  God,  accept  my  early  J 
My  God,  consider  - 
My  Godi  how  mai\y 
My  God,  in  whom 
My  God,  my  everlasting  .1 
My  God,  my  King, 
My  God,  permit  my 
My  God,  the  step;}  of  pious 
My  God,  what  inwari 
My  heart  rei^oices 
My  never  ceasing  song 
My  refuge  is  the  God 
My  righteous  Judge, 
My  Saviour  and  my  King 


188 
227 


195 
248 
159 
308 
^298 
135 
311 
117 
305 
99 


Table  of  PsaUru. 


Page  P  Page 

-My  Sayiour.myAlinighty  l43,T>RAISE  waits  in  Zioo,  liUS 
My  Shepherd  js  the  living  5li±  Praise  ve  the  Ix>rd,  2?f 
My  Shepherd  will  supply     551  Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  my  ^  299 


Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  'ta 
Preserve  me,  Lord, 
R 


301 

3$ 


IJy soul,  how  lovely    '    168 

My  sou!  lies  cleaving        257 

•ly  soul,  repeat  bis  praise  210 

My  soul»  thy  great  2 1 1 

ly  spirit  looks  to  God      123 

Mr  spirit  sinks  within  me.  92;  Return,  O  God  of  lo»e, 
i^Iy  trust  is  in  my  i^eaveuly  1 9 1  S 

N  |QALVATIONi«foreTerl72 

lYOsleep  nor  slumber  275;  k5  i>ave  me,  OGod,         U7 
-^1  5ot  to  ourselves      234  Save  mc,  O  Lord,  37 

-Not to  our  names,  tbou      £35;Fefc  what  a  living  stone      841 
HIT  be  my  heart  inspir'd  96  8hew  pity  L<(ni ;  O  Lord,  111 
^/^from  the  roaring         63  Shine,  mi^'lity  God, 
Nov  I'm  convinc'd  the      147  Sing,  all  ye  iiatioi^, 
N^w  let  oor  lips  with  holy  139  Sine;  to  the  Lord  aloud 


REJOICE, ye  righteoun,  10 
Rememhfr,  I^ord,  our  178 

IU3 


,n:k  let  our  mournful 
'Mv  may  the  God  of 
?siw  plead  my  cause, 
<'ow shall  my  soleiiin 
->'o;r  to  the  griiat  and 
O 

OALL  ye  nations, 
0  blessed  souls  are 
0  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul 
Of  JLstice  and  of  graee 
0  for  a  shout  of  sacred 
0  God,  my  refuge,  hear 
0  God  of  grace 
•)  God  of  mercy,  • 
»>  '"'Od,  to  whom  revenge  ' 

'  ^»Ppy  man  whose  soul 
n  i^VPy  nation,  where 

)  DovT  1  love  thy  holy 

'  Lvd,  kow  many 
'  •  lord,  our  heavenly 

'  Lord,  our  Liord, 
hat  Che  Lord  woulji 

^  that  thy  statutes, 

'  'tou  that  hear'st 

>  thou,  whose  ^ace 

'  i  thou,  whose  j^isticr 
>ur  God,  our  help 
r^iT  land,  O  Lord, 

>  'It  of  the  deeps  of  long 
■ '  >iiat  a  stiff  rebellious 


1.34 
13Q 
IG4 
191 
201 
irn 


Art  Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehov. 

40  Sin^  to  tlio  L<)i-d  with 

7fi  Sinr  to  ihn  Lord,  ye 

133  Sonxs  of  immortal  praise  228 

312  Soon  as  1  lizard  my  Faehcr  fia 

|Sure  there's  a  ri'^htaous      140 

238  Sweet  is  the  memory        2'Ji 

fi7Sreet  lathe  work,  my        186 
2O9!       .  T 

2O2, TIE  AC Hine  the  measure  88 
100  A    Th'  AUnijrhty  reigns,  197 

16  That  man  is  Ulest  229 

I5  The  earth  forever  fiT 

115  Thee  will  I  love,  0  liOrd,  40 
190  The  God  Jeliovah  reigoi*  199 
270  The  God  of  glory  sends 

72  The  God  of  mercy  be 


247  The  God  of  o'lr  sal va.  ion 


109 
312 
128 
46 
97 
239 


I4  The  heavens  declare  thy 

20  The  King  of  saints,  how 

22  The  I-iOrd  appears  ray 

252  The  IjOhI,  how  wondrous  208 

256  The  Ix)rd  is  come,  196 

13  The  Lord  Jehovah  reic^ns  189 

264  The  Lord  my  shepherd  is  56 

llBTheliOrdofgloryirfmy      62 

180;The  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  1B8 

ftOTheLord,  tlift  Juflje,       10& 

272  The  Ix)rd,  the  JuMcie,  his  1Q7 

159  The  Lord,  the  sovereiin  211 


Tabk  tf  Psaims. 


The  Lord,  the  sovereign 
The  man  is  ever  bleat 
The  praise  of  Zioo  waits 
The  wonders  Lord,  thy 
Think,  mighty  God, 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord . 
This  spacious  earth 
Thon  art  my  portion. 
Thou  God  of  love, 
Thriee  happy  nian. 
Through  every  age. 
Thus  I  resol  v*d  before 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the 


l*«fe| 


Thus  saith  the  Lord,  your.  89 
Thus  the  eternal  Father    22G 
Thus  the  great  Ix>rd         'JSR 
Thy  mercies  fill  (be 
Thy  name,  Almighty 
Thy  works  of  glory, 
♦Tis  by  thy  streo^th 
To  God  I  cried 
To  God  I  made  my    . 
To  God  the  Father, 
To  God  the  Father** 
To  God  the  groat. 
To  heaven  1  lift  my 
To  our  Almighty  Maker, 
To  thee,  Vcfore  the 
To  thee,  most  holy 
To  thine  Almighty  arm 
'Twas  for  our  sake, 
•Twas  from  thy  hand, 
*Twa8  in  the  watches  of 
V 

VAIN  man,  on  foolisii 
Unshaken  as  the 
Up  from  mv  youth, 
Uptotheh'iUsIlift 
Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes 

W 
IITE  bless  the  Lord 
vf    We  love  thee. 
What  shall  T  render       n 
When  Christ  to  judgment  106 
When  God  is  nisfa,  my  •   36 


108  When  God,  provoked 

8  When  God  restored 
197  When  God  reveal*d 

90  When  Israel,  freed 
179  When  Israel  sins,  the 
241  When  I  with  pleasiof         : 

58  When  man  grows  bold 
245  When,  overwhelm^  i 

259  When  pasn  and  anguisti     i 
230  When  the  great  Judge, 
179  Where  shall  the  B»n 

86  Where  shall  we  go  to  : 

106  While  I  keep  sUence, 
While  men  grow  bokl 
Who  shall  ancend 
Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy 
SoOfWhoTTiil  arise  and  plead  ] 


] 


Why  did  the  Jews 
Why  .did  the  nations  join 
Why  do  the  proud  Joiiult     ) 
Why  do  the  wealthy  \ 

Why  doth  the  Lord  Rtaiid 
Why  doth  the  man  of  i 

Why  has  my  God  my  toul  1 
Why  should  I  veat  nay  ] 
W  ill  God  forever  east  im  1 
With  all  my  powers  of  J 
With  earnest  longing^  * 

With  my  whole  heart  I'll  | 
With  my  whole  heart 
With  reyerenco  let  the 


238 
222 
131 
156 
292 
311 
312 
218 
261 
198 
244 
154 
43 
142 

2b7{Wlth  soii^s  and  honoinrs 
124 

221 

266 
270 


Would  you  behold 
¥ 

YE  anrels  round  the 
Ye  holy  soukj,  in  Got 
Ye  islands  of  the 
260|  Ye  nations  ef  the  earth, 
262  Ye  servants  of 

Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble 

37  Ye  sons  of  pride,  tlmt 

42  Ye  that  delight  to  serve 

237  Ye  tlmt  obey 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam,  Join 
Yet  (sahh  the  Lord) 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


745AIiM  1.    C.  M,  (•) 

^Ihe  way  and  end  rftht  ngh/eoui  ami  ^u  wicftad. 

1  TlLtEST  is  the  nan  who  shuns  the  place 
J3  "Where  sinners  love  to  meet ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 

d  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 
Has  placM  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

^  [He,  like  a  plant  of  generotis  kind, 
By  living  wate)^  set. 
Safe  from  th^  storms  and  blasting  wind, 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fahr 

Shall  his  professions  shine ; 

ISThile  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  th'  impious  and  unJQst; 

What  vain  designs  they  forml 
Their  hopes  are  Wown  away,  lik«  dt»^ 
Or  chaff  before  the  storm 


B  PSALM  1. 

S  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stan^ 
Amongst  the  sons  of  gmce. 
When  Christ  the  Jujge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 

7  His  eye  beholds,  the  path  they  tread, 
His  heart  approves  it  Well ;  , 
^ut  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  1)^11. 


PSALM  1.    S.  W.  [«] 

The  saint  happy,  the  sirmer  miserabie. 

THE  man  is  ever  blest  - 
Who  shuns  the  sinners*  ways, 
'  Amongst  their  councils  never  stands, 
^'or  takes  the  scorner'.s  place : 

f .     But  makes  the  law  of  God 
His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  ni^ht,    ^ 

$      He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ;       • 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shedl  live, 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Wot  go  th*  ungodly  race. 
They  no  sych  blessings  fiiid  : 

Their  hgpes  shall  fiee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  .to  stand 
Before  that  judgment  seat, 

Where^all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand, 
Xn  full  assMubly  meet  ? 


€    He  knows,  and  he  approves, 
The  way  the  righteoiia  go ; 

,  Biit  sinners,  and  thdr  works,  shall 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 


F8ALM  1.    L.  M.  [•] 

The  difference  beiveen  ihe  rigkieaut  end  the 

iticked, 

i  TTAPBY  the  man,  whose  cantious fati 
XxShun  the  broad  way  which  sinners  go ; 
Who  hates  the  pl^ce  where  Atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  lieht 
Amongst  the  statutes  of  the  £>ra; 
And  spends  the  wakeftil  hours  of  night 
With  plea^nre,  pond'ring  o'er  his  wonL 

8  He,  like  a  plant,  by  gentle  streams, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green ; 
And  heaven  will  shine  with  kindest  beams, 
On  every  -Work  his  hands  begin. 

I  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  cross'd : 
As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies,     '^ 
So  ^all  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost. 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

5  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 
In  judgment  with  the  pious  race ; 
The  dreadful  Judge  with  stern  comnian4» 
Pivides  him  to  a  £Serent  placfa. 

€  *^  Strai^it  ii^  th^  way  my  saints  have  trod, 
**  I  blest  the  path,  and  drew  it  plain, 
*^  But  you  would  choose  the  crooked 
**  And  down  it  l^adie  to  •ndlasi  pain.^ 


10  PSALM  2. 

PSALM  «.  S.  M.  £^ 

Translated  according  to  the  diviae  patter^ 

Acts  iv.  24,  &c.  , 

€krist  dying,  rising^  inierosding,  and  n 

1  [TV/TAKEP., and  sov'reigii  Lord 
XvX  Of  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  seas,^ 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word 
And  answers  thy  decree^. 

f.  The  things  so  long  foretoH 
By  David  are  fulfiU'd, 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
Jesus,  thine  holy  child.} 

^  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 
-  And  Jews  with  one  accord, 
Bend  all  their  counsels  to  destroy 

Th'  Anointed  of  the  Lord  ? 

»  ^' 

^  Rulers  and  kings  agree 
To  form  a  vain  design ; 
Against  the  Lord  their  {)ow'rs  unite, 
Against  his  Christ  they  join 

i  The  Lord  derides  their  r^,  ** 

^nd  will  support  his  throne; 
He  who  hath  rais'd  him  from  the  dea4 
Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 

• 

pirssu 

fl'     Now  he's  ascended  high, 
And  asks  to  rule  the  earth ; 
The  merit  of  his  hlood  he  pleads^ 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

7      "RJb  asks,  and  God  bestows 
A  large  inheritanisa : 


PSALMS.  11 

Far  as  the  worid's  raaoteat  cadi 
Bh  kiogdom  flhdl  advaaee. 

B      ne  natioas  tliat  rebel 

Must  feel  his  iron  rod ;  ^ 

He'll  Tindicate  those  honoarB  well 
Hrhidi  he  rMeive4  from  G«A. 

r9    Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now. 
And  worship  at  his  throne ; 
With  tremblini;  joy,  ye  people, 
To  God>s  exalted  800. 

10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 
Te  perish  on  the  place ; 
Then  blessed  is  the  soni  thai  iliea 
For  r^ge  to  his  grace.} 


PSAIiM  f .  CM.  I 

1  IXTHYdidCheDatioBftjointosIay 
V  V    The  Lor^s  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away^ 
And|,read  his  gospel  down? 

S  The  "LofA  who  sits  above  the  skief ,  ^ 
Derides  their  rage  below ; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  Us  cyst, 
And  strikes  their  spirits  thfougb. 

S  **  I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

**  And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 
^*  I  make  my  holy  lull  his  throng, 
**  And  widel^  kingdom  spread. 

4  *^  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  anjoy 
**  The  utmost  lK»then  Undt : 
*^  Tin'  rod  of  kon  shall  destniy 
I     MTW««i^^vlwwlltetft«te.** 


J2    *  T6MM2. 

1 

«/vvvv%^^VVVvvvv^/vvvvv«.vvvvv%«(V«vvyvw««M» 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth. 

Obey  lb'  anointed  Lord ; .   . 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  bi-rth, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

6  With  tumble  love  address  his  thfoiie ; 

For  if  he  irowo,  ye  die ;      ■ 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone. 
Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

PSALM  2.    L.M.  (b) 

ChrisPs  deathy  remrreetiony  and  ascension. 

IT ^rHYdid  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage  f 
VV  The  BomanSfWhy  their  swords  emptoyt 
Against  the  Lord  their  pow'rs  engage 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy. 

S  "  Come,  let  us  break  his  bands,''  they  say : 
•*This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws:*' 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away, 
And  naii'd  the  monarch  to  the  cross. 

5  But  God,  who  high  in  glory  reigns,  % 

Laughs  at  their  pridec,  their  rage  contToIs  > 
He'll  vex  tlieir  hearts  with  inward  pain», 
An^  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls* 

4  **  I  will  maintain  the  King  I  made, 
•* On. Zion's  everlasting  hill ; 

**  My  hands  shall  bring  him  from  the  4«^« 
**Aiid  he.  shall  stand  your  sov'reiga  stilK'* 

5  IHitwondroas  rising  from  the  earth 
Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known : 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birthi 
"  '^Sis  day  have  I  begot  wy  ^on. 


PSALM  $.  15 

6  "•  Ascend,  my  Son^  to  my  ni^iit  hand, 
"  Tbere  thoa  sliah  ask,  and  I  bestow, 
'*The  utmost  bounds  oriipath^n  land : 

'*  To  thee  the  northern  t^les  siiall  bow.** 

7  But  nations  that  i^st  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  iron  strnke : 
His  rod  shait  crash  hh  foes  with  ease. 
As  potter's  earthen  worii  ij»  broke* 

PAUSE. 

t  Now  ye  who  sit  on  earthly  thronM, 
Bevrise,  and  ser^'e  the  Lord,  the  Lamb; 
Now  at  bis  feet  sobfldt  your  crown:*. 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

9  \mt)i.imiDblelo^eaddrQB8  the  Son. 
Lest  he  grow  angry  and  ye  die  : 
His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  Qoknot^u, 
If  ye  provoke  bis  jealousy. 

^0  His  storms  shall  driv^e  yon  qaick  to  he!! ! 
He  is  a  God,  and  ye  but  dust : 
Happy  the-s«^uls  that  know  him  uiell. 
And  mate  his  grace  their  only  trust. 


•PSALM  3.    CM,  (h) 

Daubis  <md fairs  suppressed ;  or,  God  our  dt- 
fmufrmn  <m  and  Sedan. 

1  Tl/TY  God,  how  many  aie  my  feaijs  \ 
jj/x.  How  fast  my  foefr  increase ! 
Consf  iriiig  my  eternal  death, 

Thfiy  bi«ak  way  pfeaent  peaoe* . 

2  The  lying  teifipter  would  per^mde 

Th^ife'i  tto  reUel  ia  iMareo, 


y 


{j»  PSALM  ^. 

And  ail  my  swelling  sins  ctppiear 
Too  big  to  be  forgives. 

$  But  tboa,  my  glqiy,  and  my  strength, 
Bhalt  on  the  tempter  tread, 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threat'ning  guilt, 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 

L  [I  cried,  and  from  his  holy  hill 
He  bow'd  a  tist'ning  ear ; 
I  call'd,  my  Father,  and  my  Gqd, 
And  he  snbdu'd  my  fiaar. 

S  He  sheds  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyei^ 
In  spite  of  all  my  foes ; 
I  woke,  and  wonder'a  at  the  grace 
Which  guarded  my  repose.] 

Wliat  thoagh  the  hosts  of  death  aiku  utu^. 

All  ani;i'd,  again^  me  fftood ; 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul ; 

Hy  ref«ge  is  my  God. 

7  Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  thy  grace. 
While  I'thy  glory  sing : 
jyf  y  G%>d  has  broke  the  serpent's  teeti^. 
And  death  has  lost  his  sting. 

I  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs, 
His  arm  alone  can  save : 
Blessings  attend  thy  people  here, 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 

PSALM  5.   L.M.  (I) 

Ver.  1—5.    A  nioming  psaim, 

t  f\  LORD,  how  many  art  riiy  foes 
Vy  In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  bipods 
My  peace  they.daity  discompose 
But  my  defence  and  hope  ia  O^d.       ^ 


PSALM  4.  15 

2  rir'd  with  the  iMfdens  of  the  day, 
To  thee  I  rais'd  aa  evening  cry ; 
Tboa  heard'si  when  I  began  to  pray, 
And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

S  Si^^rted  by  thuie  heavenly  aid, 
I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure ; 
Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afniiav 
Though  I  should  wake  &nd  riae  no  mora. 

4  But  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night ; 
Sdvatioa  doth  to  God  belong ; 

Re  rais'd  my  heaJ%>  see  the  light. 
And  makes  his  praise  uiy  morning  song, 

PSALM  4.    L.  M.  (b) 

Vcr.  1, 2,  3,  5,  6,  T.    Hearing  affrayer ;  dr, 
God  our  pariwn  and  Christ  our  hope . 

1  f\  QOtf  of  grace  and  righteousness, 
yj  Hear  and  attend  when  I  complain; 
Thou  hast  enlargM  me  in  distress; 
Bow  down  a-gracioas  ear  again. 

2  Tc  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 
To  turn  my  glory  into  shame ; 
How  long  will  scoffers  love  to  lie. 
And  dare  approach  my  Saviour's  name? 

5  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saintt 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside  : 
He  hears  the  cry  of  penitents. 

For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  who  died. 

i  When  our  obedient  hands  have  don« 
A  thousand  works  of  r^;kleoasneit, 
We  pot  our  trust  in  God  alone, 
.  -^^  g^^XT  '*  A  ^  pard^niag  gnM» 


I«  PSALM  4^,  5, 

5  Let  the  unthinking  many  say,  -  « 

ITAo  t(n7/  bestow  tome  earthly  goodt 
But>  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray  ^ 
Our  sonla  desire  this  iieav'nly  food* 

€  Then  shall  my  cheerfi?!  powers  rc^Se#* 
At  grace  and  favonr  so  divine ; 
Nor  will  I  change  my  hiippy  choice      ' 
For  all  tli^rcorn  and  all  their  wine. 

'^'     PSALM  4.    CM.  [*] 

-  Ver.  3,  4,  5,  8.    An^vtamg  psalm, 

1  T  OKD,  thou  wiit  hear  mewbQnIpray.; 
J  i  I  am  forever  thine ; 
I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

%  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  hea^^ 

From  cares  and  business  free, 
*  »Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my. bed, ,. 

With  my  own  heart  an  J  tjjfeer 

3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice ; 
And  when  my  work  is  done 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  refie^ 
Upon  thy  grafie  alone. 

4Thus,  witjh  my  thoughts  corapos'd.to  p«%0|^ 
I'll"  give  mine  eyes  to  sle^ ;        ,  i     , 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep.  ' 

PS  AiMX~l)r»L  \pl 

¥of  the  hordes  day  morning, 

1  T  ORD,  in  the  morning  tbouBfaaH  be«r 
jLi  My  voioe  ascending  high ; 
To  theewiUI  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lifl  up  mkie  eye    „ , 


t  t 


PBALM  5.  17 

2  Uv to  tbe  lulls,  wfaers  CfaristiB  g9Be, 
To  plead  for  al]  fab  adiits, 
PreMnting  at  lOs  Father's  tlnona 
Oar  toag^madoar  conplaiiils. 

S  Hum  art  a  God,  befora  whose  tigiht 
The  wicked  slvdl  not  stand : 
,Sioiiera  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delkbt. 
Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  haad. 

4  Bnt  to  thy  house  will  I  resort. 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  eotai^ 
And  worship  in  thy  finr. 

5  O  may  thy  Spirit  goide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  nghteoasness! 
Make  ev'ry  path  of  duty  strain^ 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

FA17BB. 

S  My  watcbfal  enemies  combine 
To  tempt  my  feet  astray; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  destgm 
To  make  my  aool  their  prey. 

T  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dost. 
And  all  his  plots  destroy ; 
While  those,  who  in  thy  mercy  trast» 
forever  shout  for  joy. 


I  The  men,  who  love  and  fear  thy 
Sball  see  their  hopes  fulfilled ; 
Ihe  mighty  God  wiH  compass  thMa 
With  iavour  as  a  sluekL 


|8  BSAUU  6. 

PSALM  6.-^.  M.    J[b] 
ihmplaint  in  sickness  ;  or,  diseAsen^healed. 

i  TN  ftnger.  Lord,  rebuke  rae  not, 

X    WSbdrawthe  ctlreadful  storm ; 
.  JSbr  let  tliy  fiiry  grow'so  hot 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 

ft  My  soul's  bowM  down  with  heavy  care^, 
My  fleeb  with  pain*opp'rest ; 
My  couch  is  witness  ta  my  tears, ' 
ily  tears  forbid  my  rest. 

8  Sorrow  and  pain  wear  out  my  days; 

I  waste  tbe  night  with  cries, 
^    Gouating  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  tha  slow  morning  rise. 

♦4  SfaalM  fee  still  tormented  more? 

Mine  eye's  consumed  with  grief? 
,   How  long,  my  God,  bow  long  before 
Thy  hand  affords  relief? 

P  He  hears  when  dust  and  ashes  speak ; 
He  pities  all  our  groans ; 
fie  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 

6  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word 
»        Restores  our  fainting  breath ; 
;.   But  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord^ 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 

PSALM  6.— L.  M.  [b] 

Tenwtaiifins  in  thickness  pvetcome, 
*  T  OKD,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes 
i    JLl'When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chastise  '• 
fut  thy  iSerce  wratli  I  cannet  bear  r  • 
jP  lei  it  not  against  mt  ris«  .* 


PSALM  7.  19 

-  Pitf  my  laaguishing  estate, 
Ajid  ease  the  sorrows  which  I  feel ; 
The  woiindB  thine  heavy  haod  hath 
0  let  thy  geotkr  teaches  heal  1 

5  See  how  I  pass  my  weary  days 
In  sighs  and  groans ;  and  when  His  night. 
My  bed  is  wate(«d  with  my  tewrs  ; 
My  grief  consumes  and  dims  my  iighL 

4  Look,  how  the  powers  of  natare  mooni ! 
How  long,  Almighty  God,  how  UfQf;  ? 
Wlitnsbai/ thine  hmir  of  grace  return?  ' 
When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song? 

5  I  feel  my  flesh  so  near  the  grav«, 

My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  de>i»air: 
Bat  graves  can  never  praise  the  Lord, 
for  all  is  dust  and  silence  there. 

6  Depart,  ye  tempters,  from  my  soul ; 
And  all  despairiog  thonglrts  depart : 
My -God,  who  hears  my  bumble  mo^s, 
Will  ease  my  flesh,  and  cheer  my  hearts 

PSALM  7.—^.  M.     [b] 

CfofTi  c&TC  ofkU  peoplCy  andpunisbmtni  of 

perseeutofs. 

1  T\TY  trust  Is  in  my  heav'nly  Friend, 
ly JL    My  hope  in  thee,  my  God ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  who  seek  my  blood. 

S  With  insolence  and  ^ry  they 
My  soul  in  pieces  t«ar. 
As  lomgry  lions  rend  the  prey. 
Whan  no  deliv'rei's  near. 

*3  If  I  |iad  e'er  provokM  them  fint, 
Or  once  ahusM  my  foe. 


30  PSALM  a. 

'then  let  hhn  tread  ray  life  to  dust, 
And  Ivy  mine  honour  low. 

4  If  there  he  malice  hid  in  me, 

I  know  thy  piercing  eyes ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 
•    Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise. 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lilt  up  thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  pOw'r  control  t 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliy'rance  for  my  soul. 

PAUSE. 

'%  [Let  sinners  and  their  wicked  r£|ge 
Be  humbled  to  the  dust :  , 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  irindicate  the  just  ? 

7  fie  knows  the  heart,  h^  tries  the  reins, 

lie  will  defend  th'  upright : 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 
Against  the  sons  ofspite. 

8  For  me  their  ma^ioe  dtgg'd  a  pit. 

But  there  theihselves  are  cast ; 
.  ^  Hy  God  makes  all  their  miacfalof  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  last.^ 

9  That  cruel,  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword; 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grave 
And  justice  of  tlie  Lord. 

PSALM,  8.— S.  M.    [*] 
Cod^s  sovereignty  and  goodness ;  andman?s 

minion  ever  the  creatures. 
1  f\  LORD,  our  heavenly  King^ 
\J  Thy  namt  is  all  divine } 


PSALM  8.  n 

Tkv  Tories  round  the  ewrth  are  tpi 
AmI  o^er  the  iieav'ns  they  shioe. 

S    When  to  thj  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wond'ring  eyet« 
Aid  see  the  moon,  eonplete  hi  ligMi 
Adorn  the  dariKom^ 


3  When  I  funrey  the  stars. 
And  all  their  shining  forms, 

ioid,  what  is  man,  that  worthless 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  £ 

4  l4>rd,  what  is  worthless  man, 
HuLtthoa  shoultlst  love  him  ^l 

Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  plac'd, 
Aad  lord  of  all  below. 

^    Thine  honours  crown  bis  head, 
While  beasts  like  slaves  obey. 
And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  WiPg^ 
And  fish  that  cleave  the  see. 

*  How  rich  thy  boanties  are ! 
And  wondrous  are  thy  ways : 

^dnst  and  worms  th^  pow'r  can  (nme 
A  monmnent  of  praise. 

'^    [Out  of  the  months  of  babes 
-AsA  siidtliBgB  tbott  canst  dmr 
Sanri^ig  konoors  to  thy  name! 
-And  sUike  the  world  with  awe. 

•  (>I«id,  ourheav'nty  King, 

Thy%ame  is  all  divine  : 
*^y  glories  round  the  earth  are  -r-  - 
im  o'«r  the  listt?«Bft  thsfy  tlune.^ 


22  PSALMS 

ySALM  8.-<;.  M.    [»] 
ChfisPs  amdescmsUm  and  glor^^ion  ;  «r, 
Oo(f  mocfe  man. 
1  f\  LORD,  our  Lord,  how  wondrotts  great 
.  v/    Js  thine  exalted  name ! 
The  ^ories  of  thy  heav'nly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

ft  When  I  behold  th^  works  on  Mgb, 
The  moon,  Which  rales  the  night,  ■ 
And  stars,  that  well  adorn  the  shy^ 
Those  moving  worlds  of  lights 

S  Lord,  what  18  man,  ^  all, his  raee, 
tfho  dweUso  far  below. 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  graee, 
And  love  his  nature  so ! 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
iMade  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
To  Bflive  a  tlying  worm ! 

5  [Tet  while  he  lived  on  earth  unknown, 

And  men  would. not  adore, 

Th'  obedient  seas  and  fishes  own 

Bis  Godhead  and  his  pow'r. 

6  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 

And  fish,  at  his  command^ 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net, 
^  And  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  Th|^  lesser  glories  of  the  Son 

Shone  Uiroughthe  fleshy  cloud  ; 
Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 
And  men  confess  him  GQd.] 

Let  him  be  crown'd  with  majesty 
Who  bow'd  his  head  to  deatlif 


PSALM  8.  sr 

And  be  his  honours  sounded  high, 
By-  all  things  thai  have  breath. 

9  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great . 
Is  thine  exalted  name ; 
The  glories  of  thy  heavHUy  state  *> 

JLet  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

i    lii       ■  ,        ■     ■  -^ 

,  PSALM'8.— 1st  Part,    L.  >I.      [*J 
Ver.  I,  2,  paraphrased.  « 

Tht  hoianna  offht  children  ;  or,  infants  pra»» 

ing  God. 
1     A  LMIOtiTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
.  XjL  Through  the  wide  earth  thy  ntaie  hi, 
spread ; 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 
O'er  all  the  heaycns  thy  hands  have  madti 

!2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A  monument  of  honour  raise ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

8  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground ; 
To  still  tlie  bold  bl&sphemei-'s  rage. 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face ; 
The  son  of  David  is  their  song, 
A>d young  hosannasfiU  the  place. 

5  Tlie  frowning  scribes  and  angry  prietU     . 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  brinjg ; 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts, 
'While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  lCq9> 


M  PSALM  ^,9. 

PSALM  8.--^  Part.  L.  M.    [h] 
Yer.  dj  &c.  parAphrased. 
Adam  and  Chriit^  hrdt  of  the  0ld  and  new 

aiion. 

fT  ORP,  wkat  was  maa  When  made  at  first! 
JLi  Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust  I 
That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  nem 
^  But  just  below  an  angel's  place ! 

%  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  8o„ 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below ;   ' 
Sf  ake  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet ! 

$  But  O !  what  brighter  glones  wait 

To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state ! 
^  What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 
'  Who  condescended  to  be  born ! 

4  See  him  below  l^is  angels  made ! 
See  him  in  dust  among  the  dead. 
To  save  a  nrin'd  world  from  iia : 
But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine  i 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeemM  from  all 
The  mis'ries  which  Attend  the  fall, 
New  ihade,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  ^viour's  feet. 

PSALM  9.— 1st  Part.  C.  M.        {pj 
WrMand mercy f rem  thejvdgmeni  eeai, 
ITXTTTH my  whole  heartPll  raise  my  song, 
W    Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim  $ 
Thou,  sovereign  Judge  of  right  lUid  wrong, 
^       Wik  put  my  foes  to  shame* 

%  111  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace; 
My  God  prepares  his  throne 
judge  the  world  in  ri^teousnesf, 
•ad  make  his  vengiMtaGs  known. 


P8ALH  9.  U 

tl  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 
For  all  the  poor  opprest ; 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rett.| 

4  The  men  who  know  thy  name,  wMl  trust 

In  thy  abnndant  graee ; 
For  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  josti 
"Who  humbly  sought  thy  faook 

5  Singjpraises  to  the  righteous  Lonl, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
"Who  executes  his  threatening  word. 
And  doth  his  graee  fulfil. 

PS AliM  9^^2d  Part.   C.  M.       [5) 

VtrAt,  Tht  wisdom  and  equUy  ofProoidenoe, 
'TXTHENUie  Great  Jndge,supreme  and  j«8t« 

f  V    Shall  once  inquire  for  blood ; 
lite  faamble  souls,  who  mourn  in  dust, 

.     Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 

'IK  He  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death 
Does  his  oWn  children  raise ; 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breathy 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

5  His  foes  shall  fall,  with  heedlem  feet, 
Into  the  pit  they  made ; 
And  sinners  perish  in  the  net 
Which  their  own  hands  had  spread. 

4  Thus  by  thy  judgments,  mighty  God* 
Are  thy  deep  counsels  known : 
When  men  of  mischief  are  destroyed, 
The  anaie  must  be  tbeir  own. 

9  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell ; 
Thy  wntb  devour  the  lanAi 


f$  P^ALH  id. 

That  dieure  forget  thee,  or  rebel    - 
Against  thy  known  command^. 

6  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  broOghty 

And  waii^  and  long  complain, 

neir  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 

Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat^ 

To  judge  and  save  Uie  poor; 
liet  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 

8  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  thci  proud^ 

And  put  their  hearts  to  pain ; 
]$Iake  them  confess  thattfaoil  art  Gdd, 
And  they  but  feeble  nien.] 


)    »■         11  II  ■!     p    ■■!■     M^»^— >» 


i^ALM  lO.—C.  M.    t*»] 
Frayeti  heard,  and  saints  saved  rorpride'f 
aiheiim,  and  oppression  funishea, 
1  TTITHY  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far  ? 
f  ▼     And  wliy  conceal  his  fhoi^,  ^ 
When  great  calaniities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distress  ? 

8  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  diferid* 
Thy  ^sticjfe  (ind  thy  power? 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  ifi  i»Vtdl^, 
And  still  tiby  i^sdnts  devoitr  ? 

3  They  piit  thy  judgments  from  their  si^hl^ 

JM  th^n  iiisdlt  the  pdor, 
"^  Tl^  boa^  hi^dir  exalted  ttei^, 
Thttt  th^y  ^bm  GAl  no  more. 

4  Arise, O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand; 

Attend  our  hunible  i!ry ; 
"^o  enony  shall  dlurcir  lb  sla^A' 


PSALM  II.  M 

FAV8E. 

5  Why  da  the  mco  of  malice  rage, 

And  gty,  with  foolish  pride, 
'77u  Godrflieacen  trt'ff  iirer  er^^dKc 
To/^  on  iMm'f  n(ie  ? 

6  Bot  thou  forever  tfrt  our  Lord ; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  the  heathens  fdt  thy  sword, 
And  perished  from  thy  land. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  cause  thine  e&r  to  hear : 
Hearken  to  what  thy  children  lay. 
And  put  the  world  in  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress. 

No  more  despise  the  judt ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust. 

PSAL.M  11.— L.  M.    [♦] 
Ood  hvet  the  righteoiUy  and  Katt*  the  wkktd^ 

MY  rfefuge  is  the  God  of  love ; 
Why  .do  my  foes  insult,  and  cry 
Fly  like  a  timorous,  trembling  do  re, 
To  distant  tvoods  or  mouniainsflyt 

S  If  government  be  all  destroyed, 
(I'bat  firm  foundation  of  our  pea<ie) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress? 

5  The  Lord  in  beflvea  has  fixM  his  throni^; 
His  eyes  survey  the  world  below ; 
To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known ; 
His  eye-lids  search  our  spirits  through* 

4  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far. 
To  prove  tbcir  love  and  try  Uieir  gr*-"" 


28  PSALM  12. 

.    What  may  the  bold  transgressors  tear  ? 
His  Tery  soul  aUbors  their  ways. 

5  On  impioQs  wretches  be  shall  rain 
Tein|[>e8ts  of  brimstone,  fire  and  death, 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 

Of  Sodom,  with  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Ijord  loves  righteous  souTl, 
Whose  thoughtsvand  actions  are  sincerai 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 

The  men  who  his  own  image  bear. 

PSALM  12.— L.  M.    [bl 

nie  tainPs  9afeiy  and  hope  in  &vil  times  ;   ofy 

sins  tf  the  Imigue  complained  of^  viz.  bios' 

^^hemjf^falsekood,  Sec, 
i    I*  OB.D,  if  thou  dost  not  aoon  appear, 

JLi    Virtue  and  truth  will  flee  away ; 
,  A  faithful  manamong us  here 

Will  scarce  he  found,  if  thou  delay. 

S  The  whole  discourse,  when  neighbours 
Is  fill'd  with  trifles  ioose  and  vain :    [meet. 
Their  lips  are  flatt'ry  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

S  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long : 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The.flatt'ring  and  blaspheming  tonguQ» 

4  Yet  shaU  our  tcords  befree^  they  cry. 
Our  tongiJi£s  sludl  be  controWd  by  ntmt ; 
Whert  is  tkc'liord  will  a«A  tts  whyt 
Or  say  ow  lips  are  not  our  own7 

5  The  liord,  who  sees  the  poor  oppre^ 

-»ars  th?  oppressor's  haughty  straiOi 


PSAUr  12.  t» 

Will  rise  to  give  his  duMren  rest. 
Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vaia. 

€  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  thou^  otUm  try'd. 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear; 
Not  silver,  sev'n  times  purify 'd 
From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  dsM- 

-7  Thy  grace  shall,  in  the  darkest  hour. 
Defend  the  holy  sonl  from  harm  ; 
Thongh  when  the  vilest  men  have  poww^ 
On  every  side  will  sinners  sivarm. 

PSALM  12.— C.  M.    [b] 

€omplaint  rf  a  genertU  eorruption^  manners ; 
&r^  the  promi$e  and  signs  ofdhritiU 
e&ming  to  judgment. 
1  TTELP.  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail*; 
XX    Religion  loses  gronnd  1 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail, 
And  treacheries  abound. 

S:  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 
Yet  act  the  flatterer's  part ; 
With  fair  deceitful  lips  tiicy  speak. 
And  witli  a  double  heart. 

d  If  we  reprove  some  hateful  lie, 
Hew  is  their  fury  stirred  I 
Are  not  our  lips  our  ewn,  thev  cry, 
Jbid  wfu)  shall  be  owr  Lord  f 

4  Scoffers  appear  on  every  side,  «• 

Where  a  viie  race  of  men 
Is  raised  to  seats  of  power  and  pride. 
And  bear  the  sword  in  vain.  | 

PAVSB< 

5  Lord,  whenmiquities  abound. 

And  bla»|)h(aDy  grows  bold. 


82  PSALM  14. 

He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  drep(d. 

?7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace 
Where  all  my  hopes  have  huag ;  . 
I  shall  etnploy  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  vict'iy  snail  be  sung. 

PSAL]^  14.--lst  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

By  nature  all  men  are  nwnert,     * 

^   Ij^^^^'^  ^^  their  lieartf  believe  and  say, 
X^    That  all  religion's  vain ; 
*^  Ther^  is  no  God  that  re»gns  on  high, 
"  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men." 

S  From  thoughts  so  dreadfnl  and  profane, 
Corrupt  discourse  proceeds  j 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
.  Abominable  deeds. 

S  TTie  Lord,  from  his  oelestial  throne, 
liOok'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  feai*s  his  Maker's  Uand, 
I'here's  none  that  loves  his  name.  , 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit ; 

Their  slataders  never  cease ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet ! 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  pcape. 

6  Syck  seeds  of  sin  (that  bitter  root) 

In  every  heart  are  found ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
l^Ii  graee  reftne  the  ^roun^. 


PSALM  l^  IB.  3S 

PSALM  14.-^  Part.  C.  M.    [b] 

The  folly  €fftTupitor$. 

i    A  BE  ginnen  bow  io  Miiielest  grown 
XjL  Thftt.they  the  nintt  devour ; 
And  never  worship  at  thy  throne, 
Nor  fear  thine  awful  poWbr? 

ft  Great  God !  appear  to  their  surprise, 
Reveal  thy  dreadful  name ! 
JLet  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise, 
^  Nor  tnm  our  hope  to  shame* 

d  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just  ? 
And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  trust : 
Great  God !  confound  their  pride,  ^ 

4  O  that  the  joyful  day  were  cdme, 

To  finish  our  distress ! 
When  God  shall  bring  fais^ehildren  home, 
Our  songs  shall  never  cease. 

PSALM  15^— C.  M."~[»] 
"^CharaeUrt  tfa  $amt ;  or,  a  dHsten  ofXiom. 
or,  the  qnaUfieaiions  of  a  Christian, 

1  TTirHO  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hiU, 

??     O  God  of  holiness  ? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  io  dwell 
So  near  his  throne  of  grace?  . 

2  The  nuui  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 

And  works  with  righteous  hands; 
That  trusts  his  Maker's  promises, 
,  And  follows  his  commands. 

5  He  speaks  Uie  meaning  of  hu  heaii. 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue ; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 

Nor  dr>  his  neighbour  wxoog* 

C 


S4  PSALM  16. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemnt, 

LoTes  h\\  that  fear  the  Lord ; 
And  tboBgh  to  big  owd  hurt  be  VKfeut, 
StiU  be  pmforms  his  word. 

J^  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe. 
And  never  gripe  the  poor : 
lliis  man  shall  dwell  with  Ood  on  earth, 
And  find  bis  heaven  secure. 

rSALM  15/-L.  M.    [»] 

Jiehgion  and  fustieCj  goodness  andfndh;  or, 
dnlies  to  Otd  and  man ;  or^  the  quaUfications 
of  a  Christian, 

1  TylTH^  sb^n  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 

V  V  Great  God^and  dwell  before  thy  face  ? 

The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 

And  humbly  walks  with  God  below : 

5  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean, 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they  meau; 

^No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue  : 
He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

S  [Scarce  will  be  trust  an  ill  report, 
Nor  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hart : 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  saints  are  bonour'd  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good ; 
Nor  dares  to  xhange  the  thing  be  swears, 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.] 

5  [He  i}evcr  detfls  in  bribing  gold, 

And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold  : 
While  others  gripe  and  grind  tlie  pror» 
Sweet  charity  attends  Ids  door.] 


98  AIM  16.  35 

6  He  loves  hit  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  biro  to  his  f^ee ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  '.he  same 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

T  Tet,  when  his  holiest  wozls  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone : 
7his  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see. 
And  dwell  forever,  Lord,  with  ifaee.  • 

PSALM  16.— ^Ist  Part.    L.  M.    [b] 

Cortfetsion  of  our  poverty,  and  taints  ike  best 

^^i^itpony ;  or,  good  works  profit  men,  not  God, 

1  "PRESERVE  inc,  Lord,  in  time  of  need ; 
X^  For  succour  to  tiiy  throne  I  flee, 
But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead : 

Hy  goodness  cannot  reach  to  tliee. 

2  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confest 
How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am  ; 
Hy  praise  can  never  make  thee  blest, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

S  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do : 
These  are  the  company  I  keep, 
.  These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth, 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine ; 
I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth, 
,^        Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 

^   PSALM  16.— 2d  Part.    L.  M.    [b] 

ll       '  Ckrist^s  all'Sufficiency, 

)r,    1  XTOW  fast  their  ^ilt  and  sorrows  rase^ 
,,  XjL  Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol-god  '•    - 


36  PSALM  16. 

.    I  will  not  UBt6  their  saerifioe, 
ThMT  offerings  of  forbidden  b]oo4- 

%  Hy  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
And  nobler  food  to  live  upon  i 
"Be  for  my  life  has  offered  up 
Jesus,  his  best  beloved  son. 

3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast ; ' 
By  day  bis  counsels  guide  me  right ; 
And,  by  his  name  forever  blest, 
Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night. 

4  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes ; 

At  my  right  hand  he  stands  preparM 
To  keep  my  son!  from  all  surprise, 
^nd  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

PSAIiM  16/-5d  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 

Courage  in  deaths  catd  h4fpe  of  die  resurrettion. 

1  TJirHEN God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong: 
f  V    His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop : 
Be  glad,  my  heart ;  rejoice,  luy  tongue ; 
Hy  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hO|ie. 

5  Though  in  the  dnst  I  lay  my  head, 
Tet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
Hy  soul  forever  with  the  dead, 

"Not  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

9  Hy  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 
Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high ; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  wa) 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  do^v. 
And  full  discov'ries  of  thy  grace, 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 

4   Spread  beav'oly  joys  through  all  the  place. 


PSALM  le.  Si 

PSALM  legist  Part.  C.  M.  M 
Ver.  1—8. 

Support  and  coumd/rotn  God,  wiUwid  nurUi 

1  Q  AVE  me,  O  Lord,  from  ©very  foe : 
O  In  ^Ihec'Biy  trast  I  place, 
Tbou^ti  all  the  good  tljai  I  can  do 

Caa  ne'er  deserve  tny  grace. 

2  Yet,  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath, 

The  jsaJnts  may  profit  by't ; 
The  saints,  the  glory  of  the  earth. 
The  men  of  my  delight. 

5  Let  heathens  to  their  idol;)  haste, 
And  worship  wood  or  stone ; 
Bnt  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food; 

He  fills  my  daily  cup ; 
Hach  am  I  pleas'd  with  present  goo^t 
Bat  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy ! 

His  counsels  are  my  light : 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

6  My  soni  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 

To  his  ftllHieeing  eye : 
Nor  death,  nor  hell,  my  hope  shall  nioivey 
While  fiiioh  a  friend  is  n^. 

PSALM  16^2d  Part.  C  M.      p] 
The  death  and  returreBtwn  ofChriaU 
1  **  T  SET  the  Lord  before  my  ftice, 
X  **  He  bears  my  oourage  op ; 

**  My  heart  and  tongue  their  joyg  expMtty 
**  My  tt^  shall  vesi  in  hojp«. 


38  PSALM  17. 

S  "  My  Bpirit,  Lord,  tbou  wilt  not  leave 
**  nhefe  souls  departed  are; 
^  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 
«« To  see  corraptioD  there. 

8  **  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 
"  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne ; 
**  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give ; 
»« Thy  presence,  joys  unknown." 

4  [Tims,  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 

The  Iwly  I>avid  sung, 
And  providence  fulfils  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 

5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 

Was  crucifyM  and  slain; 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores ! 
Behold,  he  lives  again  1 

6  When  f^hall  my  feet  arise  and  stand    . 

On  hearen's  eternal  hills? 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

PSALM  17.—S.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  13,  &c.    Portion  of  setints  and  sinners , 
OT^  hope  and  despair  in  decUh, 
RISE,  my  gracious  God, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee ; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
To  drive  thy  saints  to  tlwe. 

Behold  the  sinner  dies, 
His  haughty  words  are  vain : 
Here  in  this  life  bis  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

Then  let  his  pride  advance, 
Vnd  boast  of  aU  fah  store; 


A^ 


PSALM  17.  39 

Tlie  Lord  is  tof  inheritance. 
My  soul  can  wish  no  more. 

4      t  shall  behold  the  face 
Of  my  fhrgiyiog  God  $ 
And  stand  complete  in  righteoiisness, 
Washed  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

J5      There's  a  new  heaven  began 
/When  I  awake  from  death, 
Dffest  in  the  likeness  of  thy  8on, 
And  draw  immortal  breath ! 

'^  PSALM  if!— L,  M.    (•"I 

The  sinner's  portion  aiul  the  saini*8  hupe ;  or^  the 
heaven  of  separate  souls,  and  the  resnrredion. 
1  T*   ORD,  I  am  thine ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
I  J  My  faith,  my  patience^  and  my  lova : 
When  men  of  spite  again&t  me  join, 
^They  are  the  sword,  tlie  hand  is  thine. 

^  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below : 
Ti^  all  the  happiness  they  know  ; 
^Tis  all  they  seek ;  they  take  their  shares, 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs* 

S  What  sinners  value,  I  resign ; 
Ijord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face. 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

A  This  lifers  a  dream,  an  empty  show  j 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go 
Hath  joys  substantial  end  sincere : 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there? 

5  O  glorious  hoar !  O  blest  abode  t 
I  ^ball  be  near  and  like  my  God : 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
Theaaered  pleasures  of  the  soiiU 


40  PSALM  18. 

6  My  flesh  sbaU  ^^amber  in  the  grouml. 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound : 
Then  burst  the  chains  ^ith  sweet  surprise. 
And  in  my  Saviour's  iniag«  rise. 


PSALM  18.— Ist  Part.  li.  M.    [•] 

Vcr.  1—6, 15—18. 

jyelirerancefrom  despair ;  or,  temptatunu 

orereomt. 

1  rpHEE  will  I  love,  OLord,  my  streLigthf 

X    My  rock,  my  to^ver,  my  high  defence  ; 
Thy  mighty  aim  shall  be  my  tnist, 
For  I  have  found  salvation  theuce. 

2  "Death  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave    * 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  diade ; 
AVhiie-iloods  of  hig^h  temptations  rose, 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

S  I  Baw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  tbero. 
Which  none  but  tliey  that  feel  can  tell, 
While  I  was  hurry'd  to  despair.    , 

4  lii  my  distress,  I  call'd  my  God, 
When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mjne ; 
He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint; 
Then  did  his  grace  appear  divine. 

5  [With  speed  he  flew  to  ray  relief. 
As  on  a  dierub's  wing  he  rode ; 
Awful  and  bright  as  lightning  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliverer,  God. 

6  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 
The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath ; 
Re  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

^^d  dnw  ne  from  the  daeptof  daaHuJ 


PSALM  18.  i 

7  Great.WBiemy  fe«f8,  my  fo«  w«regreal 
Much  was  tfaeur  strengUv  aiid  more  the 

"  -  rage;  ' 

BtU  Christ,  my  Lonl,  is  conqueror  siili, 

la  all  the  \VHrs  that  devils  wage. 

.     •         f  < 

8  >Iy  song  forever  shall  reconl 
Thai  terrible,  thai  joyful  hoar; 
An^  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Jhxt  to  his  incrcy  and  his  power. 

P$ALM  i8.--4d  Part.  h.  M.   [*] 

Ter.  ft0^9&*8inariiyprm9edaindmwtirde 

*t  T  ORB,  tlioa  hast  seen  my  soul  aincei 

^    JL4  Hast  made  thy  troth  and  love  appei 

Befoi^  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws. 

And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  eaua 

2  Since  i  have  lieaniM  thv  holy  ways, 
I've  walJL'd  upright  hefore  thy  face : 
•  Or,  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
.  n^waj  never  with  a  wicked  heart. 

9  What  soretemptatioDS  broke  my  rest! 
What  warn  and  struggUogs  in  my  bren 
-  >  But  through  thy  grace,  that  reigps  with 
I  guard  against  my  darling  sin  : 

4  That  sin,  that  close  besets  me  still. 
That  works  and  strives  against  my  will 
When  shall  thy  8pirit's  sovereign  powc 
Destroy  it  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 

5  rWHh  an  impartiftl  hand,  the  liord  ^ 
jOeals  out  to  mortals  their  rcwardl : 
1(he  kiB4  and  faithful  soul  shall  find 
A  God  as  ftdthfol  and  as  kind. 

6  The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say, 
Tboa  «ri  more  piuv,  mom  jolt  ^)i*>^  H^* 


<k  • 


42  PSALM  18. 

AbA  men  that  love  revenge  shali  know 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too.] 


PSALM  18.— Sd  Psul.    Ii.M.    l»J 
Ver.  SO,  31,  32,  46,  &c. 
Rtjoicing  m  God ;  or,  salvation  and  if 
1    TUST  are  thy  ways ;  and  true  thy  word, 
%3   Great  £U>ck  of  my  secure  abode : 
Who  is  a  God  beside  tbe  Lord  ? 
Or,  \vbei«'8  a  refuge  like  our  God? 

52  'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might, 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield ; 
And,  while  with  sin  and  hell  I  fight, 
Spreads  bis  salvation  for  my  shield. 

S  He  lives,  (and  blessed  be  my  Rock) 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives : 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  are  broke ; 

,    8weet  is  the  peace  my  Father  gives. 

4  Before  the  scolfers  of  the  age 

I  will  exalt  my  Faiher^s  name ; 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage. 
Bat  meet  reproach^  and  bear  the  shame* 

5  To  David  and  his  royal  seed 
Thy  grace  forever  shall  extend ; 

Thy  love  to  saints,  in  Christ  their  head, 
Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 

PSALM  18.— 1st  Part.    CM.     [*\ 
Vktory  and  iriumjth  over  temporal  enemtet, 

1  TICT^  love  thee.  Lord, and  we  adore; 

V  V    Now  is  thine  arm'  reveal'd ; 
Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower 
Our  bulwark  and  ourshieU. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock, 

kad  find  a  suve  defence ; ,' 


PSAUt  18.    '  U 

His  holy  name  our  lipf  invoke, 
And  draw  salvation  tlience. 

S'  When  God,  our  lea4er,  shines  in  armi^ 
What  mortal  heart  can  bear 
The  thaader  of  his  loud  alarmSi 
The  lightning  of  liis  spear  ? 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind. 
And  angels  in  array. 
In  millions  wait,  to  iuiow  his  mind, 
And  swift  as  flames  obey. 

0  He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 
Whole  armies  are  dismoy'd ; 
His  voice,  his  frovns,  his  angry  look 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead, 

b  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  fietd, 
With  all  their  dreadful  skill, 
Gives  them  his  awful  ewonl  to  wield. 
And  makfes  their  liearts  of  steel. 

7  [He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight. 
Though  there  his  name'6  forgot ; 
(He  girded  Cyras  with  his  might, 
But  Cyras  knew  him  not.) 

6  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blest 
For  his  own  church's  Bake ; 
The  powers  that  give  his  people  rest, 
Sl^ll  of  his  care  partake.] 

•    PSALM  18.-^ Part.  CM.    [*] 

Ifu  conqwror^s  tang. 

1  »TpO  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
;i  X    The  triumphs  of  the  day ; 
Thy  terrors.  Lord,  confound  the  fo^ 
.  A«d melt tMr Strength away.^* 


4*  PSAUf  19. 

S  Tis  by  thine  aid  our  tireopt  {nwvail^ 
And  break  united  powers ; 
Or  bum  their  boasteii  fleets,  or  scale 
The  protidest  of  their  towers. 

5  How  have  vrb  chasM  them  thro'  the  fields 

And  trod  them  to  the  ground, 
While  thy  salvation  was  our  shield ; 
But  they  no  shelter  fbund  I 

i  In  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry, 
And  perish-  in  their  blbod ; 
fTheie  is  a  rock,  so  great,  so  high« 
So  powerful  as  our  God  ? 

.5  The  Rock  of  Israel  ever  lives ; 
His  name  be  ever  blest ; 
^s  his  own  arm  the  victory  gives^ 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 

6  On  kings  that  reign  as  David  did. 

He  pours  his  blessings  down; 
Secures  their  honours  io^  their  seed« 
And  well  supports  their  crown. 

— I  I    I       .        II,  ■  ■  ..  ■! 

PSALM  19.— Ist  Part.  S.  M.  f»] 
The  books  of  lynture  arid  scripture . 

VOE  THE   lORO's-llAT   MOBNIVG. 

1  TIEHOLD  the  lofty  sky 
XJ  I>eclares  its  Maker,  Oodj 

And  all  his  starry  works  on  high- 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad* . 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 
Still  keep  their  course  the  same ; 

While  night  to  dav,  and  day  to  niglrt, 
IKviaely  teach  Lis  nanit* 


PSALM  19.  «ff 

3  In  ereiy  different  land 
Their  general  voice  is  know* ; 

They  shew  the  wonders  of  his  hani, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  christian  lands,  rejoice ! 
Here  lie  reveals  his  word ; 

W«  are  not  left  to  patare's  voica 
To  bid  us  Icnow  the  liord. 

5  His  statates  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes ; 

He  puts  his  ^spel  in  our  liands. 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  iust  and  pare  ; 
His  truth  without  deceit : 

His  promises  forever  sure. 
And  his  reivards  are  great. 

7  [Not  honey  tQ  the  taste 
Affords  so  much  delight; 

Nor  ^old  that  has  the  furnace  pato'd 
So  much  allures  the  sight* 

8  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 

Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
la  my  RedeeoHir's  name.] 


mmf 


PSALM  19^2d  Part.    S.  M.    [«1 

God^s  word  most  excelkTit ;  .of,  Hneeritif  and 
fjoatd^ulntn* 

*  VOB  THE  XiORl^fr-DAY  XOBVIV6. 

1      T>EHOIJ>  t)»e  morning  SQB 
Xj  Begins  his  glorious  way ! 
His.  beams  through  all  the  neUont  nOK* 
Aud  life  and  Ugb4  convey. 


46  P8ALM  19. 

ft      But  where  the  gospel  comesy 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  fram  their  tombs. 
And  eivea  the  (lind  their  sight* 

S      How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just ; 
Forever  sure  tli)"  promise,  Lord^ 
And  men  securely  trust* 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given  ! 

O  may  I  never  read  in  vain. 
But  find  the  patli  to  heaven. 

PAUSE. 

5  I  hear  thy  word  with -love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey ; 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  lijid 
The  errors  of  his  ways  ? 

Tet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind 
I  would  not  daVe  transgress 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin ; 
Forgive  my  secret  faults ; 

And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

Z      While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  \vor8hip  and  the  song, 
"My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

PSALM  19.— L.  M.    [»]  ^ 

TZte  books  of  nature  and  of  scripture  compared; 

or^  ihe^hry  and  success  cfike  gospel, 
1  fTlHE  hearens  declare  tiiy  glory.  Lord  ; 

^    In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 


PSALM  19.  47 

Bat,  when  our  eyes  beiioM  thy  word. 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

§ 

2  The  rolling  sun,  tlie  changing  light. 
And  nightfi  and  days  thy  power  confess ; 
But  the  blest  vohiine  thoti  hast  writ 
Beveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

5  Sun,  moon  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never %taiid ; 
So  t\'hen  thy  truth  be^an  its  race, 
It  touchM  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 

4k  Nor  shall  thy  fiprcading  gospel  rest 
Till  through  the  world  thy  troth  has  nm ; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Bless  the  dark  worid  with  heavenly  light  ? 
I'liy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise ; 

Thy  laws  ure  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  reneiy'd*  and  sins  forgiven : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  s'ias,  my  soul  renew. 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

'  PSALM  19.— li.  P.  M.      [«] 

Tfu  books  of  nature  and  scripture. 
i  r^  ^BAT  Ood,  the  heaven»s  well  ordered 
VX        frame 
Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name ; 

There  thy  rich  works  uf  wonder  shine ; 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 

Of  boundless  power  aud  skill  divine. 

fS  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
Tlie  doLNViiing  and  the  dying  light 


48  P8ALM  19. 

Iiectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read ; 
*With  silent  eloqiieoce  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise. 

And  neither  sound  uor  language  Deed. 

5  Tet  their  divine  finfitnictions  mn 
Far  as  the  joumies  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice  ; 
Tiiesun,  like  some  young  brideeroom  drest, 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 

Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad^ 
He  smiles  and  speaks  his  Maker,  God ; 

All  nature  joins  to  shew  thy  praise. 
'Thus  God  in  every  creature  shines ; 
I^air  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines, 

But  fairer  is  thy  book  of  grace.  . 

FA.rsie. 

*  5  I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  affor«i 

To  so\[ls  benighted  and  distrest ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way^ 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray : 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

6  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw ; 

These  are  my  study  and  delight : 
Kot  honey  so  envites  the  taste, 
^  Ifor  gold,  that  has  tlie  furnace  pass'd, 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  th^  sight. 

^7  Thy  threat'nings  wake  my  slumb'ring  eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies ; 
'  '       But  'tis  thy  blesi^^d  gospel,  Lord, 


PSALM  m  '  4» 

That  makefi  my  guilty  conscienoe  cleu« 
Converts  ray  soul,  subdues  my  sio. 
And  gives  a  free,  but  large  teward. 

8  Who  loiows  the  errors  of  his  thoagfatf  f 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  fauIU, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise. 
That  1  have  read  thy  bookof  graee,  **' 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

PSALM  20.— L.  mJ~[«] 
Prayer  and  Iwpt  of  vidtny. 
For  a  day  of  prayer  in  time  of  war. 

1  TWrOW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grMt 
l.\    Attend  bis  people's  humble  cry  I 
Jehovah  hears  when  Israeltprays, 

And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high* 

2  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends 
Better  than  shields  or  bracen  walls : 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
Succour  and  strength  when  Zion  calls : 

5  Well  he  remembers  all  onr  sighs ; 
His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 
Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts* 

i  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  np, 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

5  Soma  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war. 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boaatt  \ 
Our  surest  expectations  are  '  ^ 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heaveBly  hofUl  • 


eO  P8ALM  21. 

6  f  O  may  the  memory  of  thy  name 
Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 

Our  fioes  shall  fall  and  die  wiib  shame. 
Or  quit  the  field  with  shameful  flight.} 

7  Now  save  us,  Lbrd,  from  slavish  fear  ; 
Now  let  our  hope  be  firm  and  strong. 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 
:.»■■■  ■         ■  ....    I 

'       FSAX.M  21.— C.  M.    AUered.  [»] 
Our  courUry  the  care  of  heaven* 

1  f\^^  '^^t  ^  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise 

V^  Shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice ; 
.    And,  blest  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

ft  Thy  sure  defence,  through  nations  round. 
Has  spread  our  wondrous  name ; 
And  our  successful  actions  crown'd 
With  dignity  and  fame«. 

$  Then  let  ou«:  land  on  Ood  alone 
For  timely  aid  rely ; 
His  mercy,  which  adorns  his  throne, 
Shall  all  our  wants  supply. 

4  But,  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 

Shall  feel  thy  dreadful  hand ; 
f .   *rhy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those 

VTho  hate  all  just  command. 

9  When  thou  against  them  dost  ei^age, 
Thy  just,  but  dreadful  doom. 
Shall,  like  a  fiery  oven's  rage. 
Their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

B  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  power  decUie, 
Aril  ihwi  es!ait  thy  fame ; 


PSALM  21,  22.  H 

Whilst  we  glad  soBgs  of  praise  prepare 
For  thine  almighty  name. 

PSALM  ti^Jj.  M.    [»] 
Yer.  1— 9.    Christ  exaited to  thekmgiom,   . 

1  tS AVID  rejoic'd  in  Ged  his  str^gth, 
jJ  RaisM  to  the  throne  by  special  grace  i 
But  Christ  the  Son  appears  atleogtb. 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise. 

2  How  great  is  the  Messiah's  joy 
In  the'  salvation  of  thy  hand ! 

Lord,  thou  hast  rais'd  his  Hingdom  hi|^ 
And  giv'n  ihe  world  to  his  command. 

5  Thy  goodness  grants  whatever  he  will, 
Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold ; 
Blessings  of  love  prevent  him  still. 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

4  Honour  and  majesty  divine 
Around  his  sacred  temples  shine ; 
Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

^  Thine  hand  shall  find  ont  all  his  foes : 
And  as  a  fiery  oven  slotvs 
With  raging  beat  and  livmg  coale, 
So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

.  PSALM  22.— J  St  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  1—16.  The  sujferit^s  and  death  o/ChritL 

1  "  T^T^"'^  ^^  ^^  ^^  ™^  ^^^  forsook^. 
?  ▼     **  Nor  will  a  smile  afforti  ?" 

(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke, 

And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

t  Though  His  my  chief  delight  io  dweU 
Among  thy  praising  samts. 


02  PSALM  w. 

Tet  thou  canst  hear  a  groaa  as  well. 
And  pity  our  complaints. 

,  5  Onr  fathers  tcsisted  in  thy  name. 
And  great  deliverance  found ; 
But  I'm  a  worm,  despised  of  men, 
'.        And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  Shaking  the  head,  they  pass  me  hy, 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn ; 
"  In  vain  I^  trusts  in  God,"  they  cry, 
**  Neglected  and  forlorn.'' 

5  But  thou  artfthe  who  formM  my  flesh 

By  thine  almighty  word : 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast, 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  ray  Father  hide  his  face 

when  foes  stand  threatening  round. 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 
And  not  a  helper  found  ? 

PAirSE. 

*7  Behold  thy  darling  left  among 
The  cruel  and  the  nroud. 
As  bulls  of  Bashan,  nerce  and  strong, 
As  lions  soaring  loud. 

9r  l^m  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet,  ' 

To  multiply  the  smart ; 
^    Hiey  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feet, 

Juid  try  to  vex  my  heart. 

9  Tet  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell ; 
Why  will  my  heavenfy  Father  bnusft 
The  Son  he  loves  so  well  P 

*^  My  Ood,  if  possible  it  be, 
w  Itfahold  this  bitter  cup :  - 


'  PSALM  22*  IS 

But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee, 
And  drink  the  sorrow!  ttp* 

11  My  heart  dissolvea  with  panniuilniowA; 
In  groans  I  waste  my  hreaSi ; 
Thv  heavy  hand  hath  brooghi  me  doWB 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

IS  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  op. 

And  trust  it  in  thy  hand . 
.    My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hofe^ 

And  rise  at  thy  command. 


PSAIiM  22.— «d  Part.  C.  M.    [b]        i 
Yer.SO,  21,  27-^1.    ChrisPM  wffermg$  mi 

kingdom. 

1  "  TVT^^  ^i^™  ^^  roarine  lion's  rage, 

±^   **0  Lord,  protect  thy  Son; 
**  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage, 
**  The  powers  of  hell  alone.** 

2  Thus  did  our  sufleriog  Saviour  pray, 

With  mighty  cries  and  tears : 

*  .God  heard  him  in  that  dieadfai  day, 

*  And  chas'd  away  his  tears. 

3  Great  was  the  vict'rv  of  his  death, 

His  throne  exalted  high ; 
^  And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship,  or  shall  die. 

A  A  numerous  oftpring  must  arise 

From  bis  ch^piring  groans; 
^    They  shall  be  reel^on'din  his  eyes 
{       For  nanghters  and  for  sons. 

.  $  Hie  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  tea 
ffis  table  richly  spread ; 
V    KaA  ail  that  seek  the  Ix>rd  shall  be 
IRth  joys  immortal  fedi.      ^ 


B  Toe  isleg  shall  know  the  : 
Of  our  inurnatc  God  I 
And  naiiops,  yet  uaborn,  proTeH 
SalvHtioQ  in  hia  blood. 


_    I    The  dying  sorrows  of  our  lird. 
When  he  compiaiu'd  in  tears  and  blood. 

As  one  forsBlien  oi  bib  God. 
ft  "The  Jens  beheld  him  thus  forlorn, . 
And  shook  their  heads,  and  laugh'd  in  kcwi  ; 

"  He  rescued  otheri  from  tlie  grave, 
.  "Nowletbim  try  himself  to  BBVe. 

3  "Thi^isthenuo  did  once  pretend 
"'Cod  WBB  hU  father  and  his  friend  ; 
"  IfGod  the  blewed  lov'd  him  so, 

"  Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  nptv?^ 

4  Barbarom people !  emel  priests!    ' 
How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasta. 
Like  lions  gaping  to  devour 

When  God  bed  left  bim  in  their  power, 

5  They  wound  his  head,  his  bands,  his  TmI, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  otber  meet ; 
By  Jot  bis  gumrals  they  divide. 


PSALHSS. 

nil  provldeaca  uid  botj  word 
Become  mj  nfety  and  my  gaUe. 

t  In  pastuTM  where  Mkition  grow* 
Be  oalieB  n>e  feed,  he  makei  me  retl  j 
There  living  water  gently  Auwi, 

.   Ana  all  the  food's  divinelj  UeM. 

S  My  wandering  hel  bi«  wayi  miitak* ; 
But  he  revlores  my  bodI  to  peace, 
And  Itai*  me,  for  hii  merty'a  nice. 
Id  the  Mr  patl«i  of  righieouKnoH. 


My  heart  and  hope  shall  iK\er  fail. 
For  ()<h1  my  bheplienl's  with  me  tbEre. 

5  AmtdH  the  darknnn  and  the  drcpa. 
Thou  art  my  comrort,  Ihoti  my  BUy 
Thy  staff  supports  my  feelilc  slepa, 
Thy  rod  direct*  my  ifouhtful  nay. 

fi  The  sont  irf  earth  and  cons  of  hell 
Caze  at  tby  goodneai,  uiil  rc[>ine, 
To  see  my  tdile  sprend  si>  will, 
With  liviag  bread  and  cbcerful  win^ 

T  rHow  I  rejoice,  nhrnoa  my  hrul 
lliy  ipirit  conitesceads  to  re^t ' 
Tit  a  divine  BiioiDtine,  slied 
Like  oil  of  glBdneiis  at  a  h:aet. 


i"'«rf. 


<S  PSALM  88. 

In jDftstni^B  fresh  he  makes  me  &ed, 
Reside  the  tiving  fltream. 

S  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back 
When  I  forsake  bis  ways ; 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy^s  sake. 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

8  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  daalb 
Thy  presence  is  my  stay ; 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes, 

Both  still  my  table  spread  $ 
Sly  cup  with  blessings  overflows 
Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 

5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days ; 
"O  may  thine  house  be  mine  abode 
And  all  my  work  be  praise. 

6  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest 
•     (While  others  go  and  come) 

!No  more  a  stranger  or  a  guest,    • 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 

ipSALM  23.— S.  M.    [*] 
%      rpiHE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
X    I  shall  be  well  supply 'd : 
Since* he  is  mine.,  and  I  am  his. 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

jt      He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grow£ 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass 
And  full  salvation  dowb.  • 

S     If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  rech&im. 


P8ALBI24.  n 

JkndgaideB  me  in  his  own  right  way* 
For  his  most  holy  nsme.  ' 

4  While  he  affiMrds  his  aid« 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear;  [shads, 

Tho*  I  fihouM  w«]k  through  death's  dark 
JHy  Sbe]»herd's  with  me  there* 

5  In  s^t  of  all  my  foes 
ThoQ  dost  ray  tahle  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows^ 
And  joy  exalts  my  hMd. 

6  The  bomitles  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days ; 
:  ^or  from  thy  house  will  I  remove. 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

PSALM  W.--C.  M.    [»]      ' 

JhgdUag  wUh  God* 

t  npHE  earth  forever  is  the  Lord's, 
X    With  Adam's  numerous  race ; 
He  rais'd  its  arches  o'er  the  floods, 
Aod.bnilt  it  on  the  seas. 

5  But  who  among  the  sons  of  men 

May  visit  thine  abode  ?  ' 

He  tliat  has  hands  from  mischief  deas, 
Whose  heart  is  right  with  God* 

6  This  is  the  man  may  rise,  and  take 

llie  blessings  of  bis  grace ; 
This  IS  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 
The  ^od  of  Jacob's  face. 

4  Now  let  our  souPs  immortal  poWbra 
To  meet  the  Lord  prepare ;  " 
Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors. 
The  Kisg  of  Glory's  near. 


If8  V8ASM  ^ 

5  The  King  of  Gloiy !  who  can  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  might  ? 
He  rales  the  nations ;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints,  is  bis  delight. 

*  PSALM  S4.— L.  M.    l«] 

SoMfUt  dwell  in  heaven ;  or^  Christ* s  ateeruionn 
i  riiHIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lonl's, 
X   And  men,  &  worms,  &  beasts,  &  birds 
He  rais'd  the  building  on  the  seas. 
And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling  place. 

2  But  tjiere's  a  brighter  world  on  high. 
Thy  paiace,  Lord,  above  the  sky  : 
Who  shall  ascend  that  blest  abode, 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God  ? 

5  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin,      [clean 
t     Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are 
Him  shall  the  Lord  the  Saviour  bless. 
And  clothie  his  soul  with  righteousnei^s* 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race, 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face : 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

paust:. 

5  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  hi|^i, 
Behold  the  King  of  Glory  nigh ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  Glory  he? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he« 

6  Te  heavenly  gates,  vour  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord  the  Saviour  way : 
Iiadifei  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell,    '* 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell. 

*r  B-ids'd  from  the  dead,  he  goes  before, 
^e  opens  beaVen's  eternal  door. 


-  PSAUf  Sff.  19 

i^>/»fifWiiift^^'ihrirtnnriniiiv-iraTfV^'ii%nrT%'iiTirv>riririr^ 

To  give  his  niots  r  btesi  abodet 

Near  their  Redeemer  aad  their.  God. 

TCALM25.— IstPart    &  M.    [b] 
Ter.  1 — ^11.  fFaUine;  for  pardon  and  dinditm 
1       T  liTFt  my'soul  to  God, 
X  My  tmst  is  in  his  name : 
Ijet  DOt  my  foes  that  seek  my  blood 
fitill  triamph  ia  my  shame, 

S      Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair  ( 
liord,  make  me  know  thy  covenaot  wellf 
That  I  may  'scape  tlie  snare. 

d      From  'the  first  dawning  light 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise. 
For  thy  salvation.  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ev«r  longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  thy^raoe. 
And  lead  me  in  thy  truth ; 

Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  days. 
And  follies  o!  my  youth. 

5  The  liOfd  w  just  and  kind ; 
The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways ; 

And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace. 

6  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 
He  saves  my  soul  from  shame; 

He  pardons  (thougl)  my  guilt  be  great) 
Throngh  my  Redeemer's  name. 
"      PSALM  !Ji5.— 2d  Part.  S.  M.    [♦] 

Ver.  it,  tk,  10,  IS.    Divine  ttistruction. 
1      f  TfrHKRK  shall  the  man  be  found, 
V  V    That  fears  t'  offend  his  God : 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound> 
And  trembles  at  the  rod? 


„eO  PSALM  Its. 

2      The  Xiord  shall  make  him  kaow 

The  secrets  of  his  heart, 
I    The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show. 

And  an  his  love  impart. 

S     The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 
With  such  as  to  his  covenant  stand. 
And  love  to  do  his  will* 

4      Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
Before  their  Maker^  face :         ^ 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promisflB 
In  their  extensive  grace. 

PSALM  25.p-Sd  Part.    8.  M."  [b] 
Ter.  15--@2.  IHttrets<f9<ml:dr,baac»lidii^ 
^      and  deserHoH. 

1  It/FINE  eyes  and  my  desire 
J-tA  Are  ever  to  the  Lord ; 

.'    I  love  to  plead  his  promises, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul ; 
Bring  thy  salvation  near: 

When  will  thy  hand  release  my  feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare? 

8      When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 
Of  my  forgiving  God 
Bestere  me  from  those  dangerous  wayi 
My  wandering  feet  have  tiod  I 

4      The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 

Doth  but  oilarge  my  wo  : 
'■   Hy  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 

Is  desolate  and  low^ 

$^    With  every  mormng  light 
My  sorrow  new  begiiis  -, 


PSAUI  26.  n 

liOok  OD  my  anguish  ami  ny  ptftn, 
And  pardon  dl  my  slat. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell ! 
How  crael  is  their  hate ! , 

Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  Join 
Their  fury  with  deoeit. 

7  O !  Iceep  my  soul  from  death, 
'  Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame ; 

For  I,  have  plac'd  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  namet 

S      With  humble  fhith  I  wait 
To  see  thy  face  again: 
**  Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 
He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain." 

PSALM  26.— L.  M.    [*] 
SeU^'txamiMUion ;  or^  evidmeet  ifgrau* 

1  TuDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove nnr  ways, 
cl   And  try  my  ^reins,  and  try  my  heart ; 
Hy  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 

Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depiurt* 

2  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 
With  men  of  vanity  and  lies; 
The  seoflfer  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 

3  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear 
With  hands  well  wash'd  in  inaocenoe ; 
But  when  I  stadsd  before  thy  bar. 
The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 

4  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 

llie  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell; 
There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word. 
And  thert  thy  works  cf  wonder  telL 


f»  PSALM  sr. 

5  Let  not  my  soul  be  joinM  at  last 
.  With  men  o(  treaehmy  aod  Ulood, 
S|nee  I  my  days  on  earth  have  past 
.Ampng  the  samts,  and  near  my  God. 

PSALM  2T-— 1st  Part.  C.  M.    [*] 

y2:i.T^-  '^^^!f*^nhitowr  delight  and  saf€i»» 
t  npHE  LofdofOloryismylight, 
JL    And  my  salvation  too : 
^t  ^  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

ft  One  privilege  my  heart  desires  i 
O I  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 

S  There  shall  I  nffer  my  requests, 
And  see  thy  beauty  still ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love. 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 

4  Tfbcn  troubles  rise  and  storms  appear. 
.       There  may  his  children  hide ; 

wd  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  ray  soul  abide.  ^ 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound.  ' 


PSALIA  27.-^  Part.    C.  M.    m 

"Ye  children,  seek  my  grace;** 
^l^^'^P^y'^^  without  d?lay, 
*•  W  seek  my  Father's  ftwsei? 


P8ALH  S».  fl» 

2  lietDotthy  l€»e  be  hid  fnxn  iiie« 
Kor  frowB  my  bouI  away; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thM 
Id  a  distressing  day. 

8  SUmId  friends  and  kindred  near  and  detr 
Ijeave  me  to  want  or  die, 
Jly  God  would  make  my  life  hii  caie, 
A|id  ail  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  betiev'd 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saiftts. 

And  keep  your  oonrage  up ; 
He'll  raise  your  mint  when  it  (hints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

PSALM  29^L.  M.    [«]  ' 

^^  Storm  mid  thunder, 
i  /^ivjB  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fhme, 
vT  Oive  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power^ 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

8  The  Lord  pntclaims  his  power  alond^ 
Over  the  ocean  and  the  land ;  • 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud. 
And  lightnings  blaae,at  his  command. 

3  He  speakg,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind  . 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around ; 
The  fearfol  hart  and  frighted  hind 
Xieap^at  the  terror  of  the  sound* 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice, 
JUid  lo,  the  itately  c«4&n  totik; 


•./ 


•t  PSALH90. 

The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noiae. 
The  valliea  roa^  the  deserts  qoake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  o'er  the  flood ; 
The  Thntkderer  reigns  forever  King : 
But  makes  liis  cirareh  his  blest  abode. 
Where  we  his  awliil  glories  sfaig. 

6  In  gentler  langnagetherethe  Lord 
The  pounsels  of  his  grace  imparts ; 

'  Amidst  the  raging  norm,  his  word. 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 

PSALM  soviet  Part.  L.  M.  [bj 
SieknesM  heaiedy  and  sorrow  rtmovoL 
1  T  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  liigh ; 
X  At  thy  command  diseases  fly : 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave? 

%  Sing  tf  the  Lord,  yeusaints  of  his, 
And  tell  how  large  his  goodness  is : 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless, 
While  you  record  his  holiness. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays ;    ' 
His  love  is  life  a«d  length  of  days : 
llioagh  grief  and  tears  the  ni^ht  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

PSALH  ao.^-^  Part.    L.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  6«    HeaAfc,  neibieM,  and  reeovefy. 
ITT^IRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
,  f  And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  ni^t : 
;$  Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 
>  *' Pleasnre  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart*^ 
!t  But  I  foi^  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long  $ 
Soon  as  thy  tuso  began  to  hide,, 
^j  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  dy'd.: ' 


PSALM  51*  M 

S  I  ciy'd  alouil  to  thee,  my  God, 

**  what  canst  thob  profit  by  ny  bloodl? 

'*  Beep  in  the  dust,  can  I  declare 

'*  Thy  tr3th,  or  siog  thy  goodnesa  tbera? 

4  ^  Hear  me,  O  Ood  of  gmce."  I  said, 

**  And  bring  ine  from  among  the  dead  i'* 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt. 
Thy  pardoning  word  remov'd  my  gailt. 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo 
Are  tum'd  to  joy  aod  praises  now ; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground. 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

€  My  tongne;  the  glory  of  my  frame. 
Shall  ni^er  be  silent  of  thy  name ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro' earth  Be  heaven , 
For  sickness  healM,  and  sins  forgiv'n. 

PSALM  SI.— 1st  Part.  C.  M.  (•] 
Tcr.  5,  IS— 19, 22,  «A    DeHeeraneefroai 

death. 
1  TNTO  thine  hand,  O  Ood  of  tnitb, 
X  My  spirit  I  commit; 
Thou  hast  redeemed  my  soul  from  deatfai 
And  sav'd  me  from  the  pit* 

€  Hiis  passions  of  my  hope  an^Year 
Maintained  a  doubK^ll  tttlfe. 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  siu'conspit'df. 
To  take  away  my  U£e. 

3  **  My  times  are  in  thy  f*iid,o  1  crjrM^ 

**  Though  I  draw  near  the  dost  ;^ 
non  art  the  refnge  where  i'Mde, 
The  Ood  in»whom  I  trust* 

4  O  n^e  thy  reconciled  face 

Upen  thy  oerrant  shine, 


68  PSALM  SI. 

And  save  me  for  thj  mercy^'s  mlM, 
for  I'm  entirely  thine. 

PXUSB. 

$  [Twas  in  my  haste  my  spirit  saicf, 
**  I  must  despair  and  die, 
••  I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes  !** 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry.] 

<5  Thy  goodnesSf  how  divinely  free! 
How  wondrous  is  thy  grace 
To  those  <hat  fear  tiiy  majesty. 
And  trust  thy  promised ! 

T  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints, 
And  sing  his  praises  loud ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints. 
And  recompense  the  proud.. 

PSALM  31.-^  Part.    C.  M.    [»] 

Ver.  7—13,18—21. 
Deliveromctfrom  'ilander  and  reproadi. 
1  TVyTY  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
Xyj.  My  God,  my  help,  my  trust ; ' 
Thou  hast  preserved  my  face  from  shame, 
Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 

%  "  My  life  is  spent  with  grief,'*  I  cry'd; 
"  My  years  consum'd  in  groans ; 
**  My  strength  decayg,  mine  eyes  are  dry'd 
"  And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones." 

5  Among  mine  enemies,  my  name 
iTas  a  mere  proverb  grown : 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

I  Slander  and  fear  on  every  side 
^     SjBiz'd  and  beset  me  round : 
^.  to  the  throne  of  grace  apply'^ 
4jid  ^p«edj^  rescue  (owft.  .; 


PSALM  s*.  n 

PACUBS. 

^  5  How  great  deliremoe  thoa  hati  wnwgM 
Before  tbe  sons  of  men  I 
The  lying  lips  to  silenoe  biovght, 
And  made  their  boastings  vain  1 

4  Th^  children  from  tbe  strife  of  tongoat 
'    Shall  thy  pavilion  hide ; 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wroii|;i; 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 

7  Within  thy  secret  presence,  Lord, 
Let  me  forever  dwell; 
Ko  fenced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd, 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

PSALM  52.— S,  M.    [b] 

Forgiveness  of  sin  upon  confcstum* 

i      f\  BLESSED  socds  are  they, 
xJ  Whose  sins  are  covered  o'er! 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more ! 

%      Thty  mourn  their  follies  past. 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care( 
Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deoeity 
Shall  prove  their  foith  sincere* 

$     While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  festering  wound ; 
Till  I  confess'd  my  mns  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4      Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 
.    Let  scdnts  keep  near  the  throne! 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  dlstram 
Ik  feimd  ia  6ud  «lon^   _ 


es  PSALM  32. 

PSALM  32.-0.  M.    (*] 

Fru  pardon  and  sincere  obedience ;  or^  ewfe»» 

tion  and  forgiveness, 

1  TTAPPY  the  manlo  whom  his  God 
XX  No  more  imputes  his  sin ; 

Bat,  washM  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  bis  garments  clean ! 

2  Happy,  beyond  expression,  he 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharged ; 
And  from  the  guilty  bondage  free, 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd ! 

S  His  spirit  hates  deceit' and  lies, 
^is  words  are  al|  sincere  : 
He  guards  his  heart,  be  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 

4  AVbile  I  my  inward  guilt  supprest,     , 

No  qui^t  could  I  find : 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  id  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

5  Then  I  confess'd  my  troubled  thoughts, 

My  secret  sins  YeveaPd : 
Thy  pardoning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace  my  pardon  seaPd. 

6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 

When  like  a  raging  flood 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 

psalm:  Sa.-lst  Part.  L.  M.    [*] 
Jlepenianee  and  fru  pardon;  or,  jvUifieatim 

aid  sanetyieaium,  i 

%  T>LKST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 
JO  Whose  guilt  is  pardonM  by  his  God^ 
'nse  sins  with  sorrow  are  confessed, 
^over'd  >vitfa  hit  Saviour'^  blood. 


PSALM  3fi,  S9.  ft9 

ft  Blest  is  the  man,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  bis  iniquities : 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

S  From  gnilehis heart  and  lips  are  free; 
His  bumble  joy,  bis  boly  fear. 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  bis  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins !, 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shfaiffk 

PSAIiM  32.— 2d  Part,    L.  M.    [b] 
JiguiUy  conscience  eastd  by  wnftttion  &  patdim' 

1  "V  7i  rHlLE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 

V  V    My  beaiy  guilt  within  my  heart, 
.What  torments  doth  my  conseieoce  feel 
What  agonies  of  inwanl  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  seeret  faults  confess ; 
Thy  guspel  speaks  a  pardoning  word, 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

5  l^ot  this  shall  every  bumble  soul 
Make  swift  addi-esj^es  to  thy  seat ; 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 
There  shall  they  find  a  blest  retreat. 

4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wines  I  lie,    - 
When  days  grow  dark,  anu storms  appear; 
And  when  1  walk,  tby  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare.      ^_ 

P8ALM  5S.r-lst  Part.    CM.    \f\ 
Work*  c/  OraUwa  and  FrQwdenDC, 
1  Tf  EJOICE,  ye  righteotts,  in  ihe  Lor#» 
jAf  This  work  bsl^»gs  to  yoa: 


70  PSACH  S3. 

fiiDK  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  jast,  and  tnie ! 

S  ^i8  mercy  and  his  righteoasness 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 

3  IDs  wisdom  and  almighty  word 

The  heavenly  arches  spread : 
And  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  shining  hosts  were  madet 

4  He  bade  the  liqnid  waters  flow 

To  their  appointed  deep ; 
The  flowing  seas  their  Hmits  know, 
And  their  own  station  keep. 

5  Te  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  nations'  rage. 

And  breaks  their  vain  designs :    . 
His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  fuU  glory  shines. 


FSAYiH  as,— 2.d  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 
Creatures  vain^  and  God  att'StJ^ffidtni* 
1  TILBST  is  the  natibn,  where  the  Lori 

Jj  Hath  flx'd  his  gracious  throne ; 

Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word, 
.-Aad  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 

%  His  eye  with  inflmte  survey 
^       Poes  the  whole  world  behold ; 
Bii  form'd  us  all  of  equal  clay. 
And  kJiowfl  wx  fMble  mould. 


PSALH  SS.  71 

d  Kiogs  are  not  rescuM  by  the  forM 
Of  armies  from  the  gprave ; 
If  or  speed,  nor  courage  of  a  bone 
(^an  the  bokl  rider  save. 


4;  Tain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or 

To  hope  for  safety  thence : 

But  holy  souls  from  God  obtaiA 

A  strong  and  sure  defence. 

9  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  tiwl, 
When  plagnes  or  famine  spread ; 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just. 
Amongst  ten  thousand  dead. 

C  liord,  let  our  hearts  m  tliee  fcjoiee, 
And  bless  us  from  thy  throne ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  oor  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 

PSALM  53.— 1st  Part.  L.  P.  M.     [•] 
Works  (f  Creation  and  Protidtnu. 
1  "^^^E  holy  souls,  in  God  rejoice,  [voice ; 
X     Your  Maker's  praise  beoomet  your 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  newi 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  word,  his  ways,         > 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  graee, 
How  wise  and  holy.  Just  and  trve ! 

9  Justice  and  troth  he  ever  loves, 
■   And  the  whole  earth  his  goodness  pnoves ; 
His  word  the  heavenly  arches  spread; 
How  wide  they  shine  from  north  to  south ! 
And  by  the  spirit  of  his  mouth 
Were  all  the  starry  armies  mada. 


He  gathers  the  wide  flowing  *»-», 
(Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place) 
Ja  the  vast  stora^bmua  of  Iba  dr- 


7«  PSALM  SB. 


He  spake,  and  gave  all  natare  birth. 
And  fires  and  seas,  and  heaven  and  eaftir 
Hts  everlasting  orders  keep. 

I  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  pQwer, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage ; 
Tain  are  your  thoughts,  and  weak  your 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands,      [hands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age« 

PSALM  as.— 2d  Fart.  L.  P.  M.    [*J 

Crtalures  vain,  and  God  alUs%^}Umti. 

1  f\  HAPPY  nation,  where; the  Lord  « 
KJ  Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word, 

And  builds  hi^  church,  his  earthly  throne! 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys, 
He  form'd  their  hearts,  he  knows  their 
ways; 
Bat  God,  tlieir  Maker,  is  unknown. 

^  Let  kings  rely  upon  their  host, 
And  of  his  strength  their  champion  boast ; 

in  vain  tiiey  boast,  in  vain  rely : 
In  vain  we  trust  the  brutal  force, 
Or  speed,  or  courage  of  a  horse 

Te  guard  his  rtder,  or  to  fly. 

3  The  eye  of  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Doth  more  secure  defence  afibrd,    [stand ; 

When  death  or  dangers  threatening 
Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just. 
Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  thist, 

When  wars  or  famine  iraste  the  land. 

4  In  sickness  or  the  bloody  field,  ' 
Thou  our  physician,  tfaoa  our  shield,. 

Send  lis  satvation  from  thy  throne; 


PSALM  84.  78 

We  wait  to«8ee  thy  goodness  Mm} 
liet  us  rejoice  in  iielp  divine, 
For  all  our  hope  is  G<M  a!on6« 


PSALM  84/— Ist  Part.    h.  M.    [•] 

Ood^t  cam  ^  iht  taints ;  •r,  idbotnmm  If 

fraytr, 

1  T  ORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  day«» 

I  i  Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongot^ 
My  soul  shall  ^lory  in  thy  grace, 
White  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me ; 
Come,  let  us  all  exalt  his  name : 

X  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 

8  I  told  him  all  mjr  secret  grief, 
My  secret  groaning  reached  his  ears ;    * 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief. 
And  calmed  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
Their  faces  feel  the  heavenly  shine  ; 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  joy  divine. 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Anmnd  the  men  that  serve  the  Loijd : 
O  fear  and  love  him,  all  ye  saints. 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and.  trust  bis  word. 

6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  paia 
And  hanger,  roar  through  all  the  wood  j 
But  none  shall  seel^  the  Lord  in  vaiot 
Nor  want  sappUes  of  real  goed* 


74  PSALM  84. 

PSALM  di.--^  Part.    L.  M.    [b] 

Vcr.  ll-«2. 

JUUgtous  education ;  or^  insirueiiom  efpkiy. 

i/^HiLDRBH  in  years  and  knowledge  yonog, 
\J  Your  parents'  bope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue ; 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

4  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days. 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Keftrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Tour  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 

3  The  eye  of  God  regards  his  taints, 
His  ear  is  open  to  their  cries  ; 
He  sets  his  frowning  ^ace  against 
The  son^  of  violence  and  lies. 

k  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts^. 
God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh ; 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts, 
When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans, 
His.  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death ; 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones  : 
They  in  his  praise  employ  their  breath. 

.— —  ■■■■  I  ■  » 

PSALM  34.--lst  Pait.    CM.     [»] 

Ver.  1—10. 
Prayer  and  praise  for  eminent  delioeranDt» 
1  I'LL  bless  the  Lbrd  from  day  to  day ; 
X  How  good  ;-.'e  all  his  ways! 
Ye  humble  souls  that  use  to  pray, 
€on(e,  help  my  lips  to  praise. 

d  fog  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 
How  a  poor  Biaaer  cry'd ; 


PSALM  M.  7S 

Nor  was  bis  hope  expos'd  to  sfaame,  - 
Nor  was  his  salt  Aaj'^d, 

3  Whea  tiireatening  sorrows  round  ne  itooiy 
And  endless  fears  arose,. 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood. 
Redoubling  ail  my  woes : 

i  I  told  the  Lord  my  sore  diFtresf, 
With  heavy  groans  and  tears ; 
He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease. 
And  silencM  all  my  fean. 

PAUSE. 

5  [O  einnen !  come  and  taete  his  love. 
Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways  ; 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

€  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Round  where  hiK  children  dwell ; 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevcmft 
No  earthly  tougue  can  tell.J 

7  [O  love  tUc  Lonl,  v«  saints  of  his! 

His  eye  regards  the  jnst : 
How  richly  blest  thrir  portion  is. 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  tmst ! 

8  Young  lions,  pincbM  with  hunger,  roar, 

And  famish  in  the  wood ; 
Biit  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 
With  every  needful  good.] 

PSALM  34,— 2d  Part.  C.  M.    [b]  ^ 
Ter.  11-— 2^  ExhoricUion  lo  peace  and  holinetc. 
1  /^OME,  children,  learn  to  fear  theLori; 
\^  And,  that  your  days  be  long, 
.  Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Bs  found  upon  your  tonifne. 


76  PSALM  SB.    ' 

f 

S  Depart  from  mbchief,  practise  lore, 
Kursue  the  works  of  peace ; 
80  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  appfovs^ 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

8  Bis  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just. 

His  ears  attend  their  cry ;  . 

When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust. 
The  God  of  grace  is  nigh. 

4  What  though  the  sorrows  here  they-  tasCb 

Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
The  Lord,  who  saves  them  all  at  last. 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead, 

But  God  secures  bis  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slMie^ 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

6  When  desolation,  like  a  flood, ' 

O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls. 
Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God, 
For  he  redeem'd  their  souls. 


PSALM  35.— Ist  Part.   C.  M.    [b] 
'  Ver.  1—9.     Prayer  and  faith  of  ptrtecuiti 
Mint* ;  or,  imprecaliont  mixed  uiUi  eharitif, 
1  TVfOW  plead  ray  cause.  Almighty  CroJ, 
X\  With  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 
And  figh^  against  the  men  of  blood. 
Who  fight  i^ainst  my  life. 

'S  Draw  out  thy  spear,  and  stop  their  w%y. 
Lift  thy  avenging  rod ; 
But  to  my  soul  in  mercy  say, 
"  I  am  ^y  Saviour  God.»> 

S  They  plant  their  snares  to  catch  my  fcet^ 
And  nets  of  mischief  spread; 


PSALH  S5-  n 

Phinge  the  destroyers  in  the  pit 
That  their  own  hands  have  made. 

4  Let  f€»g8  and  darkness  hide  their  way, 

And  slippery  be  their  ground ; 
Thv  wrath  shall  make  theit  lives  a  prey, 
And  all  their  rage  confound. 

5  They  fly  like  chaff  before  the  wind, 

Before  thine  angry  breath  ; 
The  angel  of  th^Lord  behind 
Parsues  them  down  to  death. 

6  They  love  the  road  that  leads  to  heU ; 

Then  let  the  rebels  die. 
Whose  malice  U  implacable 
Against  the  Lord  on  high. 

7  Bat  if  thou  hast  a  choseh  few 

Amongst  that  impious  race. 
Divide  them  from  the  bloody  «rew, 
By  thy  surpassing  grace. 

t  Then  will  I  raise  my  tanefol  voice," 
'  To  make  thy  wonders  known ; 
Id  their  salvation  I'll  lejoice. 
And  bless  thee  for  my  own. 

PSAX3ir35!^^~Part.    CM.    [♦] 
Ter.  12r— 14.    Love  to  enemies ;  or,  (he  lov$  oj 

Christ  to  sinners  typified  in  David* 
1  "OEHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love, 
My  That  holy  David  shows ; 
Hark,  how  his  sounding  iMwels  move 
To  his  afflicted  foes! 

t  When  they  are  sick,  his  soul  coitaplatBS, 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigna« 
And  melts  hs3  pkna  hMrt* 


n  F&AIM  3«. 


S  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole. 
As  for  a  brother  dead ! 
And  fasting  mortify'd  his  soul. 
While  for  their  life  he  prayM. 

A  They  groan'd  and  curs'd  him  on  their  b«d; 
Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace ! 
Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears : 
While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  pnyt» 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

S  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  King, 
Blest,  aud  belovM  of  God, 
To  gave  us  rebels,  dead  in  sin. 
Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

■■  ■  - 

PSALM  as.— L.  M.    [*] 
yer.  5—9.    The  per/eetioru  and  pr&videnot  ^ 
<roa;   or,  general  providence  and  neeui 
grace,  ^ 

*  "fl^GH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God ! 
XX  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 
Ihy  truth  shall  breakthrough  every  clool 
rhat  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

%  Forever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands ; 
Ihy  judgments  are  a  mighty  d#ep. 

*  J^^y  providence  is  kmd  and  laree; 
Both  ijap  an^  beast  thy  bounty  shaie; 

-■w*  9MAii  «t  thy  •encAiHr  ^m^ 


PSALM  36.  n 

4  My  Cvod!  bow  excdleni  thy  grace. 
Whence  all  our  hope  and  oonrori  spriop  I 
The  sons  of  Adam  in  distrew 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

5  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 
There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 
And  brings  salvatioD  to  our  tastai. 

€  Life,  tike  a  fountsin,  rich  and  free. 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  mv  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 
The  glories  promised  in  thy  word. 

PSALM  S6.-C.  M.    [•] 

Ter.  1,  S,  5, 6,  7,  9.     FrodMs/  Jiktim  c» 
poted ;  of^  the  being  and  aUnbyUe  of  6s4 
'    tuMtried. 

I'VTTBILE  men  grow  bpid  in  wicked  ways, 

V  f     And  yet  a  God  they  own, 
My  heart  within  me  often  says, 

«« Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none." 

d  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  declare, 
(Whate'er  their  lips  profess) 
**  God  hath  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear, 
**  Nor  will  they  seek  his  grace." 

d  What  strange  self-flattery  blinds  their  eyei 
Bnt  there's  a  hastening  hour, 
When  they  shall  see  with  sore  surprise, 
'Xbe  terrors  of  thy  power. 

4  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  Uirone, 
Though  mountains  melt  away ; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  «D]up«1fa| 
A  dsep  omfcthon'djf»* 


^  PSAUf  S6. 

5  Above  these  heavens'  created  rounds. 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend ; 
•Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds, 
if  here  time  and  nature  end. 

€  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings,  « 
Nor  bverlooks  the  beast : 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Thy  children  choose  to  rest. 

T  [From  thee,  when  creature  streams  ran 
And  mortal  comforts  di^  [low, 

Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow. 
And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 

I  l^hough  all  created  light  decay, 
And  death  close  up  our  eyes, 
I  Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day, 

>  Where  clouds  can  never  rise.]  i 

>■      ■  ■  M 

PSALM  36.— 6.  M.    [b] 

Ver.  1—7.    The  rvickedness  ofman^  and  ikt 
majesty  of  God;  or,  practical  Alheum 
posed. 

1      TTTHEN  man  grows  bold  In  sin, 
V  V    My  heart  w4tbin  me  cries, 
**  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
♦*  Nor  fear  before  his  eyes."  . 

d      [He  walks  awhile  conceal'd 
In  a  self-flattering  dream,«. 
Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  eeveal'd. 
Expose  his  faatefol  name.] 

3      His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair ; 
'Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  socd. 
And  leaves  no  goodness  tUeris. 


PSALU  57.  tl 

4  H*  plots  opon  bis  bed, 
^ew  mischiefs  to  folfil ; 

He  seta  his  heart,  and  hands,  and  httd 
To  practise  all  that's  ill. 

5  Bat  therms  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  his  fear ; 

His  jnstice,  bid  behind  the  cloud, 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

6.     His  truth  trahscends  the  sky; 
In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell ; 
Deep  AS  the  sea  bis  judgments  ll«y 
His  anger  bums  to  hell. 

7  .    How  excellent  his  love ! 

Whence  all  our  safety  spring  i 
O  never  let  my  sonl  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings! 

■  11  ■      ■  —    .■■-■.  ■   — n^a^^pfcW 

PSALM  ST.— 1st  Part.  CM.  (b] 

•    Ver.  1—15. 

The  cure  rfenvy^freffulnest  and  unbeUefi  v, 
Me  rewardi  ^  the  r^ghUotu  and  the  wicked  i 
•r,  the  yoorWt  hatred^  and  the  taint*t  paiUnee, 

1  T^THY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 
V  V    To  see  the  wicked  rise? 
Or  envy  sinners,  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies  ? 

9  As  flowery  grass  cut  down  at  noon, 
Bfefore  the  evening  fades. 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon 
In  everlasUag  shades. 

9  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  tv  7  traat* 
Ajid  practiM  all  that's  good ; 

P 


82  PSALM  d7. 

So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

A  1  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 
And  cheerfnl  wait  bis  win  ; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet, 
shati  my  desires  fulfil.' 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display. 
And  make  thy  judgments  known. 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

€  The  meek,  at  last,  the  earth  possess. 
And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven  : 
True  riches,  with  abundant  peace. 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 

piiAJss. 

T  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 
Nor  let  your  anger  rise. 
Though  Providence  should  long  delay 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 

8  ]>t  sinpers  Join  th  break  your  peace, 

And  plot,  and  rage,  and  foam ; 

Tlie  Lord  derides  tliera,  for  he  sees 

Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

[swort], 
4  9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threateoiog 
llave  bent  the  murderous  bow. 
To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and  burs 
Their  persecuting  darts ; 
#hall  their  own  ttwurd?  against  them  turn, 
And  pain  surpng^  their  hearts. 


PSALM  S7.  83 

PSALM  S7^-«d  Part.    C.  M.    fb] 
Ver.  16,21,  £6-^1.  * 

Charily  to  the  poor ;  or,  religum  in  words  and      «  • 

deeds, 

1  WP^^  ^o  the  waalthy  wicked  boast, 

fV    Ami  grow  profanely  bold  ? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner'sgold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friendir. 

Bat  ne'er  designs^  to  pay ; 

'   The  saint  is  merciful,  and  lends, 

Nor  turns  the  poor  away. 

S  His  alms,  with  liberal  heart,  he  ^ves^ 
Amongst  the  sons  of  need ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  his  seed. 

4  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane. 

To  slander  or  defraud; 
Hiii  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  leai*nM  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospel  of  fheltord  -^ 

Dtep  in  his  heart  abide  $ 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word« 
His  feet  shall  never  slide* 

6  When  sinners  fajil,  the  righteoas  stand, 

PreseiT'd  from  every  snare ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promised  land. 
And  dwell  forever  there, 

PSALjyit  3T.— 5<l  Part..    C.  M.    [*] 

Vei^  2S— ST.    The  way  and  end  of  the  nghh 

eous  and  tm  vicked. 

r  TLTY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  mam 
iXjL  Are  ordered  by  thy  will ; 


84  PSALM  38. 

Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  agaio; 
Thy  hand  supports  them  8til% 

t  The  Lord  deliglits  to  4«e  their  ways, 
Their  virtue  he  approves: 
HeH\  ne'er  deprive  tiiem  ol*  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

S  T!ie  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs. 
Their  portion  and  their  home : 
He  feeds  Iheci  now,  and  makes  them  beii; 
Of  blei^sings  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  Crown  : 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain, 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  Ood, 
Like  a  tall  bay  tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

6  And  lo,  he  vanisli'd  from  the  ground. 

Destroyed  by  hands  urieen ;   - 
^  Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  foooii 
Where  all  that  pride  bad  been. 

T  Rut  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 
His  several  steps  attend : 
True  pleasure  runs  thraugh  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

"^^  PSALM  S8L-C  M.    [b] 

Guilt  of  conscience  and  relief;  or^  repentanct, 

aruiprayerfor  pardon  and  healtlu 
1     A  MIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love, 
Jr\,  Restore  thy  servant,  Lor4  ; 
Nor  let  a  father's  chastening  prove 
Like  ah  avenger'^  sword. 


PSALM  S8.  BB 


I  1  b.lue  arroH'B  stick  within  my  heart, 
My  le^h  \»  wrtty  pressM ; 
Cetueen  t)ie  ^sorrow  and  the  smart. 
My  spirit  fiuds  ad  rest. 

\  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 
And  o'er  my  head  are  gone ; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear. 
Too  bard  for  me  t'  atone. 

i  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea, 
.  My  head  still  bending  down ; 
And  I  go  mearning  all  the  day 
Beneath  my  Fa&cf^s  frown* 

I  Lord,  I  am  ^eak  and  broken  sore. 
None  of  my  powers  are  whole ; 
The  inward  anguish  makes  lae  roar, 
The  anguish  of  my  souJ. 

»  All  my  desire  to  thee  is  known, 
Thinft  eye  counts  erery  tear ; 
And  every  sigh  and  every  groan 
Is  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

r  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope, 
My  God  will  hear  ray  cry ; 
MyjUod  will  bear  my  spirit  up 
When  8ataB  bids  me  clie. 

B  [My  foot  is  ever  apt  to  slide, 
My  (oea  rejoice  to  see't ; 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride, 
When  they  supplant  my  feet. 

9  BtH  I'll  confess  my  gniH  to  thee. 
And  grieve  for  all  my  sin ; 
I'll  mourn  bow  weak  my  graces  ba^ 
And  heg  tupport  ^^e^ 


86  PSALM  39. 

10  My  God,  forgive  ray  follies  past^ 
And  be  forever  nigh ; 

0  Lord  of  my  salvation,  haste, 
Before  thy  servant  die.]         ' 

PSALM  39.— l8t  Piirt.    C.  M.     [»] 
Ver»  1, 2,  3.  .  Watdifalnets  over  the  tongue; 

or^  prudenet  and  »eal» 
1  nnHtTS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord, 
X    "  Now  will  1  watch  ray  tongue, 
•*  Lesl  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
"  Or  do  ray  neighbour  wrong.*' 

ft  And  if  I'm  e'er  constrain'd  to  stay 
With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day. 
Nor  let  ray  talk  be  vain. 

S  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 
The  pious  thoughts  I  fee), 
Jjest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear,  / 

I'll  not  be  over-avv'd,, 
Sut  let  the  scofong  sinners  hear 
.   That  I  can  speak  for  God. 

PSALM  S9.--2d  Part.    C.  M.     [b^ 
Ver.  4—7,    The  vanity  of  man  as  mortal. 
1  fXlEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  day«, 
X    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame ! 

1  would  survey  life's  narrow  space. 

And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

ft  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 
A^  inch  or  two  of  time ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dost, 
in  all  bis  flowtr  and  pnne. 


T3AIM  Sa.  87 

3  See  thb  yain  race  of  mortals  laore 
Like  shadows  o|er  the  plaio ; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

i  Some  walk  in  boooar's  gaudy  siiow. 
Some  dig  fur  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who. 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wislw  or  wut  fo7  then 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
Aad  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope. 

My  foiid  desires  recal ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  aH. 


PSALM  39.— ^SJ  Part.    C.  M.».  [b] 
Ver.  9—13.    Stdc-bed  devoti4fn;  or,  pUaiUag 

without  npining. 
i  f^OD  of  my  life,  look  getitly  down, 
VX  Behold  the  pains  I  feel; 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne. 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

2  Diseases  are  thy  servants.  Lord ; 

They  come  at  thy  command ; 
I»U  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  may  I  plead  with  humble  cries, 

"  Remove  thy  sharp  rebiikes  \^ 
1/ty  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  CruBh'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dustf 


ed  PSALM  4d. 

Oar  feeble  powers  can  ne^er  witllstaAd^ 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  [This  mortal  life  decays  apace,      ^ 

How  soon  the  bubble's  broke! 
Adam  and  all  his  numerous  race 
Are  vanity  and  smoke.] 

6  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were ; 
■    May  I  be  well  prepj*r'd  to  go, 
^        When  I  the  summons  hear* 

7  But  iCmy  life  be  spar'd  awhile, 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  stHI, 
And  V\i  declare  thy  love. 

PSALM  40.— Ist  Part.  C.  M.    f*] 
Ver.  1,2,5,5, 17. 
A  scng  of  deliverance  from  great  dittretr. 
.1  T  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord ; 

JL  He  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry ; 
f    Be  saw  me  resting  on  his  word,         . 
;        And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  rais'd  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 
Where,  mourning,  long  I  lay; 
And  from  my  bonds  released  my  feet, 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

S  Firm  on.  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 
And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  luind, 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

4  ni  spread  his  works  of  gnTce  abroad ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear ;  - 
..  And  dinners  learn  to  make  my  GftS 
Tbtir  only  hope  and  fyn. 


PSAIM  40.  89 

5  Hovr  many  are  iby  thougliis  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies,  jJonI,  iiow  greet ! 
We  beve  not  words  nor  hours  eaougb 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

ff 

6  When  I'm  afBicted,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 

My  Ood  beholds  my  heavy  wo. 

And  beai's  me  on  his  heart. 

... /  ,        ■     ■ 

PSALM  40.— 2d  Part.  €.  M.    [•] 
Ver.  6—9. 

The  meamation  and  taerifiet  rf  Christ. 
1  riiHUS  mih  the  JLord, ''  Your  work  is 
%.  vain, 

*'  Give  your  burnt  off 'rings  o'er ; 
*'  In  dying  goats  and  bullodks  slain 
•*  My  soul  delights  no  more." 

ft  Then  spake  the  Saviour,  *'  Lo,  Fa  bm, 
«'  My  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 
'*  Whatever  thy  sacred  books  declara, 
* '  Thy  servant  shal  1  fulfil. 

S  **  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sigh^ 
**  I  keep  it  near  my  heart ; 
'*  Mine  ears  are  open'd  with  delight 
*♦  To  what  thy  lips  impart," 

i  And  see,  the  blest  Redeemer  comes) 
Th'  eternal  Son  appears! 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  Ood  prepares. 

9  Maeh  he  reveal'd  his  Father's  graee. 
And  much  his  truth  he  shew'd. 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  r^shteousBeaa^. 
When  0P0Si  ssseabUes  siood. 


90  PBALH  40. 

6  His  Fathered  hononr  touck'd  his  heart, 
He  pityM  ainnara'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice* 

PAVSB. 

T  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 
Could  wash  the  conscience  clean  ; 
But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
*   Atones  for  all  oar  sin. 

8  Then  was  the  great  salration  spread. 
And  Satan's  kingdom  shook ; 
Thus  by  the  woman's  promised  Seed 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

'^  PSALM  40.---L.  M.    [»] 

Ter.  £h— 10.    Christ  our  saertfiet, 

1  rriHB  wonders,   Lord,  thy  love 
X         wrought,  ' 

Exceed  our  praise,  sarmountour  thought; 
Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail, 
My  speech  would  faint,  my*tiumbera  fail. 

S  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt, 

Can^cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt ; ' 
But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes ' 
An  all-sui&cient  sacrifice. 

S  Lo !  thUie  eternal  Son  appears ! 
To  tiiy  designs  he  bows  his  ears*; 
Assumes  a  body  well  prepaid. 
And  well  performs  a  work  so  hard. 

'  4  "  Behold,  I  come,"  (the  Saviour  eries, 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes) 
**  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 
'  Of  siiui,  and  da  thy  will  anr  God. 


PSALM  41.  91 

**  lis  written  in  thy  great  deeree, 
**  Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
"  I  must  fulfil  the  finvlour's  pari ; 
**  And  lo!  thy  law  is  in  my  heart.   * 

"I'll  magnify  thy  holy  law, 
*'  And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 
^  When  on  my  cross  Pm  lifted  high, 
*•  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 

^  The  Spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 
**  What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do; 
**  The  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy 

grace, 
*'  Thy  wisdom  and  thy  ri^bteousni 


PSALH  ilw— L.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  l,ft,5. 
Cftarify  to  Ihe  poor ;  or,  pUjf  to  the  t^/lkUd 

i  nLEST  ill  the  man,  whose  bowels  moT« 
Si  And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor; 
Whose  soul,  by  sympathising  love, 
F«el8  what  his  fellow-saints  endure. 

t  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
Hore  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do ; 
He,  in  the  time  ot  general  grief. 
Shall  find  the  Lokd  has  bowels  too. 

8  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  bis  hea^ 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  aiail  deartk 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or,  if  he  langubh  on  his  couch,  ^ 
God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven. 
Will  save  hhn  with  a  healing  touch. 
Or  taloe  Ui  WiUiiuc  aool  to 


»  PSALM  4£. 

PSALM  42.~C:.  M,    [*] 
Ver.  1— «>5.  Desertion  and  fmpe ;  or,  comphinU 

of  absence  front  publk  icor^ip. 
1  Wf^'^^  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
V  %     My  God,  to  tliee  1  look ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 
And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

fi  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace^ 
And  meet  my  God  again  ?  # 

So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  paiil. 

5  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul, 

And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
The  foe  insults  witliout  control, 
**  And  Where's  your  God  at  last?'' 

4  Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure,  pow^ 
I  think  on  ancient  days : 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go, 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

6  "Bat  why,  my  soul,  sunk  down  so  fat 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despair, 
And'^sin  against  my  God? 

6  Hope  In  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand   * 
Can  all  thy  woes  remov6 ; 
For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing  restoring  love. 

'  PSALM  4^2.— L.  M.    [»] 

Ver.  6—41.     Melancholy  ihmights  reproved  i 

or,  hope  in  affliciion. 
1  "|\/rY  spirit  sinks  within  me.  Lord, 
jyi.  But,  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind, 
*  nd  times  of  past  distr^s  record, 
^  I  have  fotiod  mj  Ood  was  ki&^.. 


PSALM  44.  M 

3  Huge  troubles,  with  tumultuous  noine, 
Swdl  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread ; 
Tfay  water^spouts  drown  all  ray  joys» 
And  rising  waves  roll  o'er  my  head« 

5  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love/ 
AVhen  1  address  bis  throne  by  day ! 
Nor  in  the  nigbt  his  grace  remove ; 
The  night  sl^a'.l  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

4  V\\  cast  myself  before  his  feet,         ' 
And  say,  **  My  God,  my  heavenly  rock ! 
**  Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 

**  The  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  atrolt^ 

5  I'll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low  ; 
Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief? 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too: 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief.  ^ 

6  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shalhmy  best  thoughts  employ 
And  lead  me  to  thine  holy  hilt, 

>Iy  God,  my  vao$i  exceeding  joy ! 

"PSALM^U^-^CTMrfb]        *~ 
l^r.  1,  2,  S,  8,  15— «6. 
Th»  tkurch?i  eomplainl  in  persecution* 
1  T'  ORD,  we  hav^  beard  thy  works  of  old 
1  i  Thy  works  of  power  and  gracei 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
'  The  wonders  of  their  days : 

fi  How  thou  didst  build  thy  churches  her% 
And  make  thy  gospel  known ; 
.Amongst them  did  thine  arm  appear,  . 
Thy  light  and  glory  shone. 

d  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day; ' 
And  in  a  «lNcdU  tliroDS 


M  PSALM  44. 

Bid  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray 
And  grace  was  all  their  joog.       * 

4  But  now  our  souU  are  seix'd  with  shanw 
Confusion  fills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
-And  fools  reproach  thy  grape. 

9  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 
Npr  falsely  dealt  with  Heaven ; 
"^T  have  our  steps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  given  J 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 
With  their  destructive  breath. 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  us  sorl 
Haid  by  the  gates  of  death.  ' 

'  PAUSE* 

T  We  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die  ' 

As  martyrs  for  thy  cause, 
As  sheep,  for  slaughter  bound,  we  lie. 
By  sharp  and  bloody  laws. 

•  Awake,  arise,  Almighty  Lord !     . 

•  Why  sleeps  thy  wonted  grace  ? 
Why  should  we  look  like  me»  abhorr'd 

Or  banishM  |rom  thy  face  ?  * 

9  Wilt  thou  forever  cast  us  off, 

And  still  neglect  our  cries  ? 
Forever  hide  thy  heavenly  love 
From  our  aflUcted  eyes? 

10  Down  to  tiie  dust  our  soul  is  bow'd. 

And  dies  upon  the  ground ! 

A /^' uTu^'.'^P'  "*'"^®  ^«  proud, 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 

11  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame. 

Out  Saviour  and  ow  €M; 


PSALM  45.  95 

We  plead  t^e  honour*  of  thy  luune. 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

""  PSALM  45.-8.  M.    [•! 

The  glory  of  Christ ;  the  tueuss  of  the  gospel, 

ami  the  GetUile  church* 

i    TV/TY  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Xyj.  Thy  beauties  are  divine ; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
.  .     And  every  gf ace  is  thine. 

ft      Now  make  thy  glory  known ; 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  swQrd, 
And  ride  in  majesty  to  spread 
The  conquest  of  thy  word. 

5      Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
Or. melt  their  hearts  t'  obey ; 
While  justice,  meekness,  grace  and  tnitli 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Tliy  laws,  O  God,  are  right ; 
Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand : 

And  thy  victorious  gospel  proves 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

5  [Thv  Father  and  thy  God 
Hath  without  measure  shed 

His  Spirit,  like  a  joyful  oil, 
T*  anoint  thy  sacred  head.] 

6  [Behold,  at  thv  right  hand 
The  Gentile  church  is  seen. 

Like  a  &tr  bride  in  rich  attire. 
And  princes  guard  the  queen.] 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his.  love : 
Forget  thy  father's  house : 

Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  godf , 
AadpaytSf  lord  thy  vows. 


96  PSALM  45. 

8      O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoaghta  employ  I 
Thy  children  shall  his  honours  sing 
In  palaces  of  joy.       ' 

PSALM  45.— C.  M.    [»]        ' 
The  personal  glories  and  government  (fChrhl. 

.  1  T'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  King: 
JL  HiB  forai  divinely  fair ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

2  Sweet  id  thy  speech,  and  heavenly  grace 
Upon  thy  lips  is  shed . 
Thy  God  with  blessings  infinite 
Hath  crownM  thy  sacred  head. 

d  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince  J 
Ride  with  majestic  sway ; 
Thy  terrors  shall  strike  through  thy  lb«t, 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands  ; 

Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love. 

5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 

But  mercy  is  thy  choice ; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 

PSALM  45.-^l€t  Part.  L.  M.  f*! 
Tkt    '        '-      '        - 
1 


Jesus  the  Lord,  how  heavetily  fair 
His  form !  how  brl^sht  his  beauties  are 


fBAXM  U.  «1 

2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  humaii  race 
He  shines  with' a  snperior  graee  \ 
Ix)Te  from  his  lips  divinely  flows. 
Anil  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

S  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  hnil 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  th^  sword !  ^ 
In  majesty  and  glory  ride, 

"  "With  ti^th  and  meeliness  at  thy  iMc.  • 

4  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart. 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart ;' 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 
Qhall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

5  Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands, 
Graee  is  the  sceptre  In  th^  hands ; 
Thy  laws  and  wo^ks  are  just  and  ri|^l^ 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

6  God,  thifie  own  God,  has  richly  ihei 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head. 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 

His  firrt'bom  gon  above  the  rest, 

PSALM  i5r--2d  Part.    L.  M.    m 
Christ  uTul  hU  dwrch;  or,  the  mytltew  nmr- 

riage. 

1  npHK  King  of  Saints,  how  fair  bis  (ao^, 

X    Adom'u  with  majesty  and  grace ! 

He  comes  with  blessings  from  abova. 

And  tvins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

S  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
llie  queen  array'd  in  purest  gold ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dressy 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness.        , 

5  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own, 
HecaHs  and  seats  her  near  his  Hirone  ^^ 

Q 


98  PSALM  46. 

Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forged 
The  idols  of  thy  native  state: 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  favourite  of  his  choice  : 
Tjet  him  be  lov'd,  and  yet  adorM, 
For  he?s  thy  Maker  and  ^hy  Lord. 

5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 

And  all  thy  sons,  (a  numerous  train) 
Bach  like  a  prince  in  gloiy  reign* 

6  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  bead  y 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread ; 
Wfiile  we,  with  cheerful  songs,  approve 

The  condescensions  of  his  love. 

<»^ ■■■'■■•■"> '    ■    '    '■     J ■'  '     ■  ■■  " 

PSALM  46.— Ist  Part.  L.  M.     [b] 
ThttiiurdiU  safety  and  triumph  among  nation 

al  desolations. 
1  /^  CD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 
\X  When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Bre  we  can  offer  our  complaints,     ^ 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

S  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hnrl'd 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  bui7'd  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 
Our  fai^  shaH  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar  ; 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
"While  every  nation,  every  shore 
Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flovr 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 

Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through, 
And  wattling  our  divine  abode. 


PSAUtt  40.  M 

5  That  saored  stream,  thine  holy  word. 
That  all  our  raging  fear  controls ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford. 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  sools. 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love. 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour ; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundations  move, 

.  Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  with  power. 

PSALM  46^-2d  Part.    L.  M.    [•]  • 

GodfighUfor  his  dmrth. 

1  T  ^ET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice,      [risa ; 
JLj  Tbouffh  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdoMf 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice. 

The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  dies. 

2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought. 
And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid : 
Behold  the  works  his  hand  has  wrouglit, 

.  Wliat  desolations  he  has  made ! 

S  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. 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear. 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  flame : 
Keep  silence  all  the  earth,  and  hear 
The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

5  ••  Be  still;  and  learn  that  I  am  God. 
"  Pii  be  exalted  o'er  the  lands, 

"  I  will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
**  But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stands." 

6  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  almighty  King, 
While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dWelJ, 
Our  (kith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
i>eiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 


100  PSAtM  47,  48. 

PSAIiM  47.— C/ ML    [»] 

Chritt  atcending  and  reigning* 
1  f\  FOB  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
XJ  To  God  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ. 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

ft  Jesus  our  God  ascends  on  high! 
His  heavenly  guards,  around, 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 
With  trumpets^  joyful  sound. 

S  While  angels  shout,  and  praise  their  Kin^i 
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  profound: 

Let  knowledge  lead  the  song; 
Kor  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  world  his  own. 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

S  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 
There  Abraham's  God  is  known. 
While  pow'rs  and  princes,  shields  aii|l 
Submit  before  his  throne.  [sworAi, 

PSALM  48.— Ist  Part    8.  M.    [*] 
Vor.  1-^8.      The  church  is  tht  hMWur  mi 

tafety  ofanatim, 
t  [|^BEAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 
VT  And  let  his  praise  be  great; 
He  n^akes  bis  churches  his  abode. 
His  most  deUgbtfol  seat. 


PSALM  48.  101 

SL      I1ie«e  temples  of  hte  grace, 
How  beautiful  they  stand  \ 
The  honours  of  our  native  plaot. 
And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 

d     In  Zion  God  is  known, 
A  refuee  in  distress ; 
How  br:|^t  has  bis  salvatbn  shOM 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

4  When  kings  against  her  joined, 
And  saw  tne  Lord  was  Uiere, 

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  roas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Qur  eyes  have  often  seen, 

•  How  well  our  Ood  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  bean. 

7  In  every  new  distress 
WeHl  to  his  house  repair. 

We'll  think  upon  bis  wondrous  grace. 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

PSALM  48.-^d  Part.  S.  M.    [*) 
Ter.  10— U.    The  beauiy  of  the  church  f  •r, 

gospel  icofffttp  and  order, 

1      IpAR  as  thy  name  Is  known 

JL^  The  world  declares  thv  praise ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Iiord,  before  thy  thronf , 

Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

%     WUb  joy  lei  Jndab  stand 
On  Zion'8  dMpB  UH, 


102  PSALM  4{f. 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thyjl^and, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

5  .    Let  strangers  wall^  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  ivell ; 

-4      The  orders  of  thy  house,     .        *    * 
The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

0      How  decent  and  how  wise ! 
How  glorious  to  behold ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes^ 
And  Htes  adorn'd  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 
"Will  guide  us  till  we  die, 

Will  be^ur  God  while  here  below, 
And  our's  above  the  sky. 

PSALM  49.— 1st  Pan.    C.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  6—14..  Pride  and  decUh;  or^  ike  vanii^ 

of  life  and  riches. 
^  T^T'HY  doth  the  man  ef  riches  grow 
▼  ?     To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ? 

S  [Why  dpth  he  treat  the  poor  with  sconi. 
Made  of  the  self  same  elay. 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  was  born 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ?] 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 
His  soul  a  short  reprieve. 
Redeem  fro&t  death  one  guiity  hour 
Or  make  his  brother  Uv« :  * 


PSALM  49.  103 

4  \JLi(e  is  a  blessiug  can't  be  sold, 

The  ransom  is  too  high ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  brib'd  with  gold, 
That  man  may  never  die.] 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 

The  timorous  and  the  brave, 
Cluit  their  possessions,  close  their  eytf, 
.^d  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Tet  tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride, 

**  My  house  shall  ever  'stand ; 
^*  And  that  my  name  may  long  aUJe, 
"  I'll  give  it  to  my  land." 

7  Vain  are  his  ihonghts,  his  hopes  are  \08ti 

How  soon  his  memory  dies ! 
His  name  is  written  in  the  dffst, 
Where  bis  own  carcass  lies. 

PAUSE. 

8  This  is  the  folly  o(  their  way ; 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain. 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  lay, 
And  apt  their  works  again. 

9  Men  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

If  honoMr  raise  them  high, 
Xtive  like  the  l^ast,  a  thoughtless  race, 
And  like  the  beast  they  die. 

10  ILaid  in  the  grave  like  silly  sheep, . 

Death  feeds  upon  them  there, 
Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep, 
In  terror  and  4^pair.] 

PSAIiM  49.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [♦] 
Yer.  14, 15.    Death  and  the  raurredion, 
1  XT'E  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  j«isi 
jl.    And  trample  oa  t^e  poer, 


104r  PSALM  49. 

Wfien  death  has  bi^ughtyou  down  to  dast. 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

S  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene  ; 

When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 
i  When  shall  the  just  revive  and  reign 

O'er  all  that  scom'd  them  here  ? 

S  God  will  mj  naked  soul  receive^ 
When  sep'rate  from  the  flesh ; 

^  And  break  .theprison  of  thfe  grftve. 
To  raise  myiones  afresh. 

4  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home ; 

Th'  inheritance  is  sure ; 
I/et  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
But  I'll  repine  no  more. 

PSALM  49.— L.  M;    [b]  * 

Hhe  rith  tmnef^s  death,  and  the  sainPs  rtsur* 

rectum, 

1  TT/'hV  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 
^     W    And  boast  the  large  estates  they 
I   How  vain  itre  riches  to  secure  [have  ? 

'    Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  ! 

ft  They  eanH  redeem  one  hour  from  death. 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust ; 
Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath, 
When  God  commands  him  down  to  du8t> 

5  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round  ; 
That  fleeh,  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  coldi  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  die^ 
,    Liud  In  the  grave  for  worms  to  eat ; 
^  The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise, 
^  nd  find  th'  ojppreBser  ai  their  feet. 


PSALM  00.  '     105 


5  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust. 
And  pomp  and  beaoty,  birth  and  blood : 
.That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

$  My  'fiaviour  shall  my  life  restore. 
And  raise  me  from  my  dftrk  abode  t 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more. 
But  dwell  forever  near  my  God. 

PSALM  50.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.     (•) 
Ver.  1—45. 
Thejoit  judgment ;  or^  the  tainU  rewarded, 
1  rriHE  Lord,  the  judge,  before  his  throne 
X    Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh  | 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  wlsstem  sky. 

S  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 
*'  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin ;" 
Ko  more  abuse'  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

S  Thron'd  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  oome. 
Bright  flames  prepare  his  way ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm^ 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice  and  their  doom. 

5  "  Buffather  all  my  saints,"  he  eries, 

**  That  made  their  peace  with  God 
^'  By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
**  And  sealM  it  with  his  blood. 

6  **  Their  Cuth  and  works  brought  forth  to 

.    •' Shall  make  ths  world  confess     IH^* 


i06  PSALM  50. 

**  My  sentence  of  reward  is  ngbt, 
**  And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 

PSALM  50-r-2d  Part.   C.  M.     [»] 

Ver.  8, 10, 11,  14, 15,  23. 
Obedience  is  better  than  sacrifiei* 
1  rpHUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  The  spacious 
X  fields, 

**  And  flocks  and  henls  are  mine ; 
''  O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
"  I  claim  a  right  divine. 

S  **  I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 
**  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire ; 
'^  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 
"  Is  all  that  I  reqiji/e. 

S  "  Call  upon  me  when  trouble's  near, 
**  My  hand  shall  set  ^ee  free ;  * 
**  Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
**  The  honour  due  to  me. 

4  **  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 
"  He  glorifies  me  best :    - 
"And  thc^e,  that  tread  my  holy  ways, 
**  Shall  my  salvation  taste." 

PSALM  50.— Sd  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  1,  5,  8,  16,  21,  22. 
Tfte  judgment  of  hypocrUes,    [scend, 
1  "fTTHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  de- 
V  V     And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word.  *   ' 

t  "  Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 
»*  Will  I  the  world  reprove ; 
"  Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain 
•  **  Without  the  fire  of  love.  * 


"^N 


PSALM  50.  107 

5  ** And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 
"  To  bring  their  sacrifice? 
'*  They  call  my  stataies  just  and  true, 
*'*'  But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

•4  1*  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight, 
*•*  And  sin  without  control  ? 
**  But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 
*'  With  anguish  in  your  soul.** 

5  Consider  ye,  that  slight  the  Jiord, 
Before  his  wrath  appear ; 
If  once  yon  foil  beneath  his  sword, 
There's  no  deliverer  there. 


PSALM  50.— L.  M.  ^b] 


.«*» 


Hypocrisy  txpond.        [wamt ; 

L  rriHE  Loid,  the  judge,  his  churches 
JL    Ijct  hypocrites  attend  and  fear. 
Who.  place  their  hope'in  rites  and  fomt, 
But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

E  Tile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  nama 
With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 
A  friend  or  brother  they  defama, 
And  soothe  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 

S  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong, 
Tet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  iaee; 
They  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue. 
But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 

4  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
I>efil'dwith  lust,  defied  with  blood; 

'  By  night  they  practise  every  sin. 
By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  Goid. 

5  And  while  hrs  judgments  long  delay. 
They  grow  secure  and  sin  the  more ! 
They  Slink  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  tKit  far  off  the  dreadfal  hour. 


108  PSALM  60. 

6  O  dreadful  hour  !  wbto  God  draws  near 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes^  - 
,  His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
^^And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise« 

PSALM  50.— 1st  Part.    P.  M.     [b] 

The  latt  judgment.  * 

1  fflHE  Lwd,  the  wv^reign,  sends  his  buoukwi  foitli 
X  Calls  the  south  Dations,  and  ai^Bkes  the  nortli  t 
From  east  to  west,  the  sounding  orders  q>read. 
Through  distant  -worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead :  ^ 
Vo  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more :  behold  the  day ! 

J  Heboid !  the  Judge  (jeseends ;  his  gtmrds  are  ni^ 

Tempest  and  Are  attend  him  down  the  sky : 
'  Heaven,  earth  and  hell ,  draw  near ;  let  all  thiae$  coiBA 
To  hear  his  Justice,  and  the  sianer*s  doom;' 
But  gather  first  my  saints  (the  Judge  commands) 
Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands.   . 

3  Behold  my  covenant  stands  forever  good, 
8eal*d  hy  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
,  And  8ign*d  with  all  their  names;  the  Greek,  the  Jew, 
^hat  paid  the  ancient  worship,  or  the  new ;  [throncei 
There's  bo  distinction  here ;  come,  spread  their 
And  sear  me  seat  my  favourites  and  ray  sons. 

« I,  their  Almighty  Saviour,  and  their  God,  * 

I  am  their  Judge  :  Te  heavens,  proclaim  abroad 
My^ust  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 
Those  awful  tittths  that  smners  dread  to  bear :  ' 
Sinners  In  Zlon,  tremble  and  retire ; 
I  doom  ttie  painted  hypocrite  to  fire. 

f  Not  for  the  want  oif  goats  or  bullocks  slala 
Do  I  condemn  thee ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vaia        • 
Without  the  flames  of  love :  In  vain  the  store 
Of  brutal  oflterings  that  were  mine  before ; 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasta  and  savage  breed. 
Flocks,  herds,  4nd  fields,  and  forests  where  they  feed 

0  If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food! 

'   When>did  I  thirst,  qr  drink  thy  bullock's  blood!    ' 
Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vowsl 
Are  my  eyes  charmM  thy  vestments  to  behoM. 
Glaring  in  gems,  aad  gay  inwoven  gold* 

1  Unthinking  wretch !  bow  cotUlst  thou  hope  t»  ] 

Qod,  •  Spirit,  wltbiiacb  tbyi  w  tbMd^' 


PSALM  50.  100 

While,  with  my  rrace  and  statutes  on  thy  trapte* 
Tlwu  Iov*st  deceit,  and  dost  thv  brother  wrnhs  ? 
Tn  Taio  to  pjous  fonns  thy  zeal  pretends, 
rhleves  and  adulterers  are  tby  cboten  frieadt. 

•  Sileat  I  -raited  with  loof^-suTering  love : 

.  But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  oe'*er  reprova? 
And  cherish  such  ao  impious  thought  within. 
That  God  the  right'>ous,  would  indulge  thy  aist 
Beliold  roy  terrors  now ;  my  thunders  roll, 
A  nd  thy  own  crimen  affright  tby  guilty  aool. 

•  Sioaers,  awake  betimec,  ye  fnols,  be  wIm; 
•Awaice  beforethis  dreadful  monflng  rise ; 
Change  your  vain  tho*ts,  your  crooked  wvrti  amead  ? 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  ttie  Ju:lE;e  yoiif  friSDd; 
Lest  lilte  a  lion  his  last  renj^ieance  tear 

Your  tramlilins  souls,  and  no  (leliverer  j 


PSALM  50.— ^211  rart.  P.  M.    [b] 
The  last  jud^nuni. 

1  ITpHE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons' forth, 
JL    Calte  the  south  nations,  ftnd  awakes  the  north , 
From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread, 
Through  distant  worlds  and  refiOn?  of  the  dead.     . 

The  trumpet  sounds;  hcil  trcmtles;  heaven  rejoice^; 

Lift  up  ^our  heads,  ye  saiiit?,  with  cheerful  voices. 

a  Ko  more  shall  Atheists  mock  his  long;  delay; 

His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  *.  Behold  the  day ! 

Behold  the  -fudge  I'escends;  his  guards  are  nich; 

Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky. 
When  God  appears,  all  nature  «hall  adore  him : 
Wliile  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  befwe  him. 

3  *<  Heaven,  earth  and  bell,  draxr  near;  let  all  thioxf 
**  To  hear  my  justice,  and  the  sinner*8  doom;  [coine 
**  Rut  gather  first  my  saintj,  (the  Jud|:e  cotnmands) 
"  Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands.** 

When  Christ  returns,  w-ike  every  cheerful  pasaion ; 
And  shout,  ye  saints !  he  comes'for  your  salv^ioo. 

4  **  Behold !  my  covenant  stands  forever  good, 
**  Seal'd  by  the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 

X  And  sign*d  with  ail  their  names ;  the  G  reek,  the  J«v« 
"  That  paid  the  ancient  worship,  or  the  new. 
There*!  no  distinction  here;  join  all  your  voices* 
And  raiae  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  hearcrn  rejoices. 

i  "Hereisaith  the  Lord)  ye  angels  3pread  their  throat, 
**  And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons: 

•  »♦  Coooe,  my  redeem'd,  possess  the  joys  V^^V*^* 
^  Ere  tine  begani  'tis  yoiu  divine  reward. 


no  PSALM  50 

When  Christ  returns,  wake  e^eiy  cheerful  passion  ; 
▲ndshottt,  ye  saints !  he  eomes  for  your  salvation. 

PACSK  THK  PIR8T. 

6  **  I  am  the  Saviour,  I  th*  Almighty  God ; 

'*  I  am  the  judge :  Ye  heavens,  proclaim  abroad 
**  My  just  eternal  lentence,  and  declare 
**  Those  aivful  truths^  that  sinners  dread  to  hear.** 
When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him : 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  hin. 

7  **  Stand  forth,  thou  bold  blasphemer,  and  profane, 
**Now  feel  my  trrath,  nor  call  mj  threatenings  vaia 
**  Thou  hypocrite,  once  dress*d  m  saints*  stt£re, 

**  I  doom  the  painted  hypocrite  to  fire.'* 
Judgment. proceeds ;  hell  trembles ;  heaven  rejoieea ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

8  **  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 

'*  Do  I  condemn  thee ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vaio 
"  Without  the  flames  of  love ;  in  vain  the  store 
**  Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before.*' 

Earth  is  the  Ijord*s,  all  nature  shall  adore  him ; 

While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  Ub. 

9  *Mf  I  were  hiingiy,  would  I  ask  thee  foodY 

*•  When  did  I  thirst,  or  drink  thy  bullock  *s  blood  * 
*  Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed, 

**  Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where  they 
An  is  the  Lord's,  he  rules  the  wide  creation :  [feed.* 
•ive  sinners  vengeance,  and  the  saints  salvation. 

10  **  Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 

**  Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vows  1 
**  Are  my  eyes  charmed  th]r  vestments  to  beholc^ 
"  Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ?** 
God  is  the  Judge  of  hearts :  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  risei. 

PAUSK  THK  SECOXp. 

11  **  Unthinking  wretch !  how  couldstthoa  hope  to 

**  A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  ?    [please 
•*  While  with  my  grace,  and  statutes  on  thytongue, 
"  Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  Trroiig.** 

Judgment  proceeds ;  hcU  trembles ;  heaven  lejoices ; 

Lift  up  your  ^eads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

13  **  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretences ; 
"  Thieves  and  adulterers  are  thv  chosen  friends, 
•♦While  the  false  flatterer  at  my  altar  waits, 
"His  harden'd  soul  divine  instruction  hates.'* 

'^od  is  the  Judge  of  hearts ;  no'foir  disguises 
1  screen  the  guilty  whan  his  vcngeaaco^isea. 


.PSALBf  51.  Ill 

13  *'  Siient  1  waited  with  looe-sufferinK  lore ; 
*^  But  dkM  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne^er  reprove! 
**  And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
**  That  the  AU-hoiv  v«uld  indulge  thy  sin?" 

See*  God  appears,  all  nature  joint  t*  adore  him ; 

Judgment  proceeds,  and  sinners  fall  before  him. 

11  **  Behold  ray  terrors  now ;  my  thunders  roll, 
*•  And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul. 
•♦  Now  like  a  lion  shall  my  vengeance  tear 
"  Thy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  n(»ar." 

Judgment  concludes;  hell  trembles;  heaven  rejoices ; 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

KPirHOlffEMA. 

15  "  Sinpers,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise: 
**  Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  : 
"Change  youLvain  tho't8,your  crooked  works  amend; 
"**  Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend.*' 

Then  join,  ye  saints,  wake  every  cheerful  passion; 

When  Christ  returns,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

PSATuM  51.— Ifit  Part.    L.  M.    [b]     . 
A  penitent  pleading  for  pardon. 
i  C^IE  W  pity,  Lord  ;  O  Lord  forgive ;       . 
J3  liCt  a  repenting  rebel  live ; 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
3Iay  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 

2  Hy  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace : 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bounds 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

5  O  Wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
>Here  9n  my  heart  the  burden  lies. 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  ivith  shame  my  sins  confers;. 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace ; 
liord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my4)reatli, 
I  must  pranoonce  thee  Just  in  death :. 


112  ruAhm.  61. 

And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  heir, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Tet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

■  ■  ■  ■  '■' 

PSJCLM  51.— 2d  Part.    L.  M.    [b] 

OriginaJ  aand  aetufiU  sin  eon/etted* 

1  X  Oill),  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin ; 
1  ^  And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man,  whose  guilty,  fall 
.  Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

It  Soon  as  we  draw  our  inftmt  breath. 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  ap  for  death : 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart;  , 
But  we're  defil'd  in  every  part. 

5  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew. 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  ; 
O  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace ; 
No  outward  forms  can  make  me  cl«an| 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5'  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  {kriest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow; 
No  Jewish  types  could  ckanie  m&  so. 


PSALM  51.  m 

>  inn  » in^fcium M  mm  n  inw  inmimi%<w>ni>ii 

7  Wbilegnilt  distnrbt  aod  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soal  hath  rest  or  ease, 
Ijord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoaing  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

PSALM  5l.-ad  Part.^  U  M.    [b] 

The  baekthder  ruiored;  or,  npenUmee  0md 

faith  irimihe  blood  of  Chritt. 

1  d^  THOU  that  hear'st  when  rinners  ery, 
\J  Tliough  all  my  crfanes  before  thee  o$)^ 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

Bat  blot  their  memory  fsom  thy  book 

2  Create  my  nature  pore  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin ; 
JLet  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Kor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart 

S  I  cannot  live  withoot  thy  li^t. 
Cast  out  and  banishM  from  thy  sight. 
Thine  hoi v  joys,  my  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me,  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  grievM  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
His  help  and  comfort  still  tMord : 

And  lei  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  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. . 

6  My  soul  lies  hombled  in  the  dust, 
Aiid  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Ijoo%  down,  O  liord,  with  pitying  eye. 
And  save  the  soul  oondemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  worid  thy  wayi ;' 
Sinaerf  ahall  lean  thy  aoToeigii  gnio*  ? 


114  P&ALM  51. 


I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour^  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pardoning  God* 

9  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord^  my  strength  and  rigfateouoieika 

PSALM  51.— 1st  Part     C.  M.     [*] 

Ver.  S— 13. 
rieinaJ  aiid  actual  sin  confessed  and pardonaa 
*|    OBD,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
JLi  And  guilt  before  thine  eyes ; 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 

S  Should'st  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hel), 

And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust, 
f   Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance  well, 

And  earth  must  own  it  just. 

S  I  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 

Unholy  and  unclean ; 
t    All  my. original  is  shame. 

And  all  my  nature  sin. 

4'  Bom  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 

Contagion  with  my  breath ; 
(    And  lis  my  days  advanced,  1  grew 

A  juster  prey  for  death. 

5  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 
With  thy  forgiving  love ; 
O  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
Arid  bid  my  pains  remove. 

€  Let  not  tliy  Spirit  quite  depart, 
Nor  drive  me  from  tiiy  face; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart. 


PSALM  51,  €$.  llf 

7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 
Before  the  sons  of  men ; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

"HpSALM  dii^-^^Part.    CM.    [b] 
Ver.  14—17.    iltpentance  and  faith  in  tht 

blood  of  Christ, 
1  f\  GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
\J  My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wafl 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love* 

S  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  graoe^ 
Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousneM, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

d  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 
For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ;  . 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Snfficiertt  and  aloce. 

4  A  soul  oppressM  with  sin's  desert, 
My  God  will  ne'er  despise : 
A  hamble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

PSALM  53.-.C.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  4—6.    Vielory  and  deliverance  from  per 

zeeulion, 
1     A  RE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools, 
J\.  Who  thus  devour  her  saints  ? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
^And  pities  her  romplaints? 

£  They  shall  be  eeiz'd  with  sad  surprise 
For  God's  avenging  arm 
Scatters  the  bones  of  them  that  riM 
To  do  bii  children  haOB 


116  PSALM  f5. 

5  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 
Of  armies  In  array ; 
When  God  has  first  dispers'd  their  hosft. 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 

4  b  for  a  word  fr«m  Zion's  King, 

Her  captives  to  restore ! 
,    Jacob,  with  all  the  tribes,  shall  sing^ 
And  Judah  weep  no  more. ^^ 

PSALM  55.--C.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  1—8, 16, 17, 18,  22.    Support/or  the  af- 
fiieted  and  tempted  soul, 

1  f\  GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries, 
kJ  Behold  my  flowing  tears, 

For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
^And  triumph  in  my  fears. 

2  Their  rage  is  levelPd  at  my  life, 

My  soul  with  guilt  they  load, 
i    And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife, 
'   »  To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 

5  With  inward  pain  my  heart-strings  sonn^, 

I  groan  with  every  breath : 
Borror  and  fear  beset  me  round 
Amongst  the  shades  of  death. 

4  O  were  I  like  a  featherM  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings ; 
I'd  fly,  and  make  a  long  remcrve 
From  all  these  restless  things* 

5  liet  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  bl«w. 
Temptations  never  come. 

fi  Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  aU. 
To 'scape  th^  rage  of  Ml ! 


PSALM  55.  117 

The  mighty  God,  on  whom  I  call, 
Can  save  me  here  as  welL 

7  By  morning  light  Pll  seek  hit  faee. 
At  noon  repeat  my  cry : 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace. 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

6  God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear, 
XIr  shield  me  when  afraid ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear, ' 
If  he  command  their  aid. 

• 

9  I  cast  my  burdeniiM  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  siistaHs  them  all ; 
JM[y  courage  rests  upon  his  word, 
'^  That  saints  shall  never  fall. 

10  My  highest  hopes  shall  not  be  vain; 

My  lips  shall  spread  his  praise : 
While  cruel  and  deceitful  men 
Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 

PSALM  55.— S.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  15 — VX,  19,  2S.    Dangeroui  protptrittf  ; 

or,  daily  devotion  encouraged, 
i      X  £T  sinners  take  their  course. 
JL4  And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
,   I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

S      My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 
When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon,  # 

And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

S      Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  etemid  God! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
'  BMieath  thine  angry  rod. 


118  PSALM  56. 

4  Because  they  d^eH  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel, 

They  neither  fear  nor  trost  thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  ray  cares. 
Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 

I'll  cast  my  burden  on  his  arm, 
Aod  rest  Upon  his  word. 

6  His  aiTD  shall  well  sustain 
The  children  of  his  love ; 

The  grouHd,  on  which  their  safety  stands, 
No  earthly  powe^an  move. 

PSALM  5i^C.  M.    [*] 
DeUterance  from  oppreasion  andfahehood; 
or,  GoiPs  care  of  his  people,  in  answer  U 
faith  and  prayer, 

1  /~\  THOU,  whose  justice  reigns  on  high 
\J  And  makes  th*  oppressor  cease ; 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 

To  vex  and  break  my  peace* 

2  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies 

Join  to  devour  me.  Lord ; 
But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise, 
My  refuge  is  thy  word. 

3  In  God  most  holy,  just  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  ray  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still, 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults; 
Mischief  doth  all  their  counsels  fill. 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  egoUpe  without  thy  frown? 

Must  their  devices  standi^ 


PSALM  Bf.  Ill 

O  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down, 
And  let  him  know  thy  hand ! 

PAVSB. 

6  God  counts  the  sorrows  of  his  saints, 

Their  groans  af!ect  his  ears ; 
Thou  hast  a  book  for  my  complaints, 
A  bottle  for  my  tears. 

7  When. to  thy  throne  I  raise  my'eiy, 

The  wicked  fear  and  flee ; 
.  80  swift  is  prayer  to  rrach  the  sky. 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 

8  In  thee,  most  holy,  just  and  true, 

I  liave  repos'd  my  trust ; 
"Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do,      , 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  onms,  Lord,      ^ 

lliou  shalt  receive  my  praise ; 
I'll  sing,  **  How  faithful  is  thy  word ! 
"  How  righteous  all  thy  ways  !** 

10  Thou  hast  secur'd  my  soul  from  death ! 

O  set  thy  prisoner  free,  ' 

That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath. 
May  be  empldy'd  for  thee. 

,      PSAIiM  ST.— L.  M.    [*] 
Praise  for  proteetioriy  grace,  and  truth. 
lltiTY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
jLyj.  Of  boundless  love  and  grace  utiknowB ; 
Hide  me  bcnealii  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown.  { 

5  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry ; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform :  | 

He  sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 

And  savw  we  iPom  the  threateniBg  sto'- 


120  PSAI^  BS. 

9  Be  thmi  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dnrell  f 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad. 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

A  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  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky : 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 
When  -lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 

6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  .heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on.  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wond6rs  tell. 


JL 


PSALM  58.— L.  P.  M.    [*] 
Warning  tomagistrcUts. 
1    TUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  liiws, 
tJ^Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause. 

When  tn'  injur'd  poor  before  you  stands? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor. 
And  let  rich  sinners  scape  secure,  [hands? 
While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your 

S  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  tlie  judges  too  ? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns ; 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 
To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 
3  A  poison'd  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong. 
And  deatii  attends  whers^er  it  wounds : 


PSALM  60.  121 

ITou  heas.no  coanselst  cries  or  lean, 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  hercara 
.A^inst  the  power  of  channfaig  sounds. 

4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God,    ^ 
Those  teettx  of  lions  dy'd  in  blood ; 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust : 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

So  let  their  hopes  and  names  be  lost. 

5  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky. 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die. 

As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run, 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime. 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time. 

Vain  births  that  never  see  the  sun. 

%  Tlius  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford ; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
**  Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
"  A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 
"And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay  .'* 

PSALM  60.— C.  M.    [b] 
Tef.  1-*^,  10^12.    (hi  a  day  of  kumUiaiitn 

for  ditappointnient*in  tear. 
1  T  OHD,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  off 
p  i  Must  wo  forever  mourn  ? 
Wilt  thou  indulge  immortal  wrath  ? 
Shall  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

S  The  terror  of  one  frown  of  thine 
Melts  all  our  strength  away ; 
Like  men  that  totter,  drunk  with  wine» 
We  tremble  in  dismay. 

3  ^  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke^ 
•*  And  drwda  thy  lifted  kmd  I 


12d  PSALM  61. 

^  **  Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
"  And  save  the  sinking  land." 

4  Lift  up  a  banner  in  the  field 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
Save  thy  beloved  with  thy  shield, 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Go  with  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

Like  a  confederate  God; 
In  vain  confederate  powers  unite 
Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

6  Our  troops  shall  gain  a  wide  renown 

By  thine  assisting  hand ; 
Tis  God  that  treads  the  mighty  down, 
And  makes  the  feeble  stand.  ' 

PSALM  61.— S.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  1—6.    Safety  in  God. 

1  TTTHBN  overwhelm'd  with  grief> 

V  V   My  heart  within  me  dies ; 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  O  load  me  to  the  rock 
That's  high  above  my  head. 

And  make  the  covert  of  .thy  wings 
My  sheftcr  and  my  shade. 

S      Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 
Forever  I'll  abide; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence. 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4     Thou  glvest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 


I^SALM  62,  6S.  128 

PSALM  62.— L.  M.    (♦] 
Ver.  5—12.    No  trutt  in  ereaturet ;  ©r,  faHh 

in  dhint  grate  and  power. 
1   l\/f~Y  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 
JLtJ.  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne : 
In  all  my  fears^  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  M^aits. 

£  Trust  him,  ye  saints;  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  foce ; 
IVheD  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity ; 
Laid  m  the  balance,  both  appear 
Xiight  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
^or  set  your  hearts  on  g]itteriflg.da8t ; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke. 
And  not  believe  what  God  ha^  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd, 
Once  and  again  ray  ears  have  heard, 
**  AU  power  is  his  eternal  due ; 

*^  He  mhst  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 

6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone ; 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne : 
Thy  ^race  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 


PSALM  68.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 

Ver.  1, 2, 5,  S,  A.  The  morning  of  a  LordU  day. 
1  T71  ABLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
t^J  I  ha^  to  seek  thy  face : 
.  My  thiristy  spirit  iaiots  away, 
Without  thy.  clj«ering  grace. 


124  PSALM  63. 

■'%  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorchitig  sand, 
Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
liong  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

5  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 
Through  all  thy  temple  sbine ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  heur» 
That  vis  on  so  divine ! 

4  Ngt  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  voice,. 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

V\\  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thns  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray. 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 
■'  — — — — 'I  I        — 

PSALM  63.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  6 — 10.    MidnigfU  ihimghti  reeoUeettd. 

1  ^nnWAS  in  the  watchies  of  the  night 

X    I  thought  upon  thy  power : ,  • 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed ; 

My  soul  arose  on  high ; 
"  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,?'  I  said, 
"  Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My  spirit  labours  up  thine  hill. 

And  otimbs  tiit  hMTeoly  road,. 


PSALM  63.  12ft 

But  thy  rigbt  band  upfaolds  me  still, 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings ; 
My  heart  rejoices  In  thine  aid ; 
My  iodgue  awakes  and  sings. 

5  Bat  tlie  destroyers  of  my  peace 

Shall  firet  and  rage  in  vain ; 
The  tempter  shall  forever  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

6  Thy  sword  shall  give  ray  foes  to  deatlit 

And  send  them  down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth. 
Or  to  the  depths  of  hell. 

PSALM  63.— L.  M.    l*] 
Jjmging  ofUt  God ;  or,  the  love  of  God  bttter 

than  life. 
1  1^  BEAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim; 
\jr  Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

ft  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wis6. 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  I 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties ; 
Thy  son,- thy  servant,  bought  with  bkxMt 

5^  With  heart,  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
'For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look ; 
As  travellers.  In  Uiirsty  lands, 
r  Pant  for  the  tooling  water  brook. 

4  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 
Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face. 
Oft  have.  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 
Aj^  feU  the^oim  of  itTCMlsa  8**^^ 


12e  FSALM  e9« 

5  Not  fruits,  nor  wines  that  tempt  our  taste, 
Nor  all  the  joys  our  senses  know, 

•    Could  make  me  so  divinely  blest. 
Or  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 

%■  My  life  itself,  without  thy  love. 
No  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford ; 
Twould  but  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. "" 

7  Amidst  the  wakeful  boars  of  night. 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head,  . 
One  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight. 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

8  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

,   While  1  hi^ve  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 

;    This  work  shall  make  my  heurt  rejoioe« 

And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

)— IW    ■     ■    11    !■■      ■■■     I       I.        I..    .1.  III!  '  I  II    »— — ^ 

PSALM  63.— S.  M.    [»] 

Seeking  God, 

1      ']\^n^  ^^y  permit  my  tongue 
jyi.  This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine ; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

S      My  thirsty  fainting  soul 
Thy  mercy  does  implore ; 
Not  trav.ellers  in  desert  lands, 
Can  pant  for  water  more.    * 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place ; 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold. 
And  feel  thy  quickening  gnuse. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love  \ 
3H»  rvlitfU  can  afford ;     '  ^ 


PSALM  ef ,  127 

No  joy  cftB  be  eompar'd  to  thifl. 
To  seive  and  please  the  Lord. 

5  To  thee  t  lift  my  hands, 
And  praiM  thee  while  I  live ; 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  (bod  or  pleasure  give. 

6  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
I  call  my  God  to  mind ; 

I  think  how  wise  thy  eoansels  are,  ^ 

And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 

And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  lelies. 

8  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Hy  sonl  in  safety  keeps : 

I  foltow  where  my  Father  leadf , 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

PSALM  65^l8t  Part.  L.  M.  [b] 

Ver.  l-«5.    Pvblic  prayer  and  pwue* 
1  fipHE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 
X  My  God,  and  praise  becomes  thy  house; 
There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
Apd  there  perform  their  public  vows. 

^  O  thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies 

To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray ; 
.  All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes, 
And  islands  of  the  northern  sea. 

5  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail, 
£ut  grace  shall  purge  away  th«r  stain ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 
To  vashmy  guMiti  white  Hiain* 


Its  PSALM  65. 

A  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  shall  chooie 
And  eive  him  kind  access  to  thee ; 
Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house, 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely /ree. 

pAirss* 

5  Let  Babel  fei^r  when  ZIon  prays ; ; 
Babel  prepare  for  long  distress^ 
When  Zion's  God  himself  arrays. 
In  terror  and  in  righteousness. 

6  With  dreadfal  glory  God  fulfils 
What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love  to  give  his  churches  rest. 

7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 
To  Zion's  hilt,  and  own  their  Lord ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall^  Sjce  the  Saviour's  name  ador'd. 

'PSALM  65.-42d  Part.  L.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  5—15.    Divine  Providenu  in  air,  earth, 

and  Ha  ;  or,  the  God  of  naiure  and  ^aet* 

1  rriHE  God  of  our  sal vbtion  hears 
JL'  The  groans  of  Zion  mixM  with  tearii 
Yet  when  he  comes  with  kind  designs,  , 
Through  all  the  way  his  terror  shines. 

f  On  him  the  race  of  man  depends. 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 
Where  the  Creator's  name  is  knowa 
By  nature's  feeble  light  alone. 

S  Sailors,  that  travel  o'er  the  lloodF, 
^  Address  their  frighted  souls  to  Go«, 
When  tempests  rage,  and  billows  roaL 
At  ^cadftil  di8t«ttce  from  the  thore.. 


PSALM  6».  IM 

i  He  bids  the  noiay  tempests  cease ; 
He  calms  the  raging  crowd  to  peace, 
Tf  ben  a  tumultuous  nation  raves, 
WIM  as  the  winds,  and  loud  as  waves. 

5  Whole  kingdoms,  shaken  by  the  stonn, 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form ; 
Mountains  establishM  by  his  band, 
Firm  on  their  old  Ibundation  stand. 

6  Behold  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky,  « 
New, comets  blase,  and  lightnings  ily; 
The  heathen  lands,  with  swift  surprise. 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eytf. 

7  At  his  command,  the  morning  ray' 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  lewis  the  danr ;  [ 

^He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels, 
^Over  the  tops  of  western  hiuiB. 

%  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice; 

•   The  evening  and  the  mom  rejoice 
To  Bee  the  earth  made  soft  with  shoirers, 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  dress'd  in  itowesti 

9  '^Tis  from  his  watery  stores  on  high, 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  sapply  ; 

He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thenes     * 
Doth  bis  enriching  drops  dispense.    . 

10  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field ; 
Abundant  food  the  vallies  yield; 
The  vidlies  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
Andneighbouripg  hills  repeat  their  joys. 

11  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array  ;       '' 
There  lambii  and  larger  cattle  play ; 
The  larger  cattle  and  the  lamb, 

Each  in  his  language  speaks  thy  nanif*. 

X 


150  '^  PSALM  65. 

%«vwwvvwv%w%vvv%/v%vwvwvv^wwVww^v 

IS  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divitie ; 
O'er  every  field. thy  glories  shine; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear  ; 
(xreat  Ood !  thy  goodness  croivns  the  year. 

PSALM  65.— 1st  Part.    CM.    [♦] 
A pra^r-hear'mg  God,  akd  tht  Gentiks  cdlUd, 

1  T>RAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee; 
Mr  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  pardoning  grace  is  thine  ; 
And  thou  yvWt  grant  us  power  and  dkitl 
To  conquer  every  sin. 

S  Blest' are  the  men  whom  thou  wilC  choo9ij 
^o  bring  them  near  thy  fece ; 
Crive  them  a  dwelllDg  iti  thine  howey 
To  f6ast  upon  thy  grace. 

•4  In' answering  what  thy  church  requests^ 
Thy  truth  and  terror  shine, 
^nd 'works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fuim  thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  sktm  the  wondering  nations  see  • 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee. 
And  ,niake  thy  name  their  trust. 

6  They  dread  thy  glittering  tokens,  Lora, 

When  signs  in  heaven  appear ; 
But  they  shall  leam  thy  holy  word« 
^d  love,  •&  well  a»  fear.     ^    .,. 


PSALM  65.  131 

PSALM  65v-.2a  Part.    C.  M.    £»] 

The  frovidenne  of  God  in  air,  earik^  amd  sm; 

or^  the  bletsing  of  raiii. 
1  >nniS  by  thy  strengtU  tlip  mouataiiis 
X    Ood  of  eternal  pofver !  [standt 

The  sea  grows  calm  at  Uiy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

t  The  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
*  Successive  comforts  bring ; 
Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad. 
Thy  flowers  adorn  tlie  spring. 

S  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 
Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine ; 
When  cloud.s  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  Anthor  is  divine. 

4.  Those  wondering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 
Borne  by  the  winds  arofind, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
.T||e  furroivs  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 
And  ranks  of  curn  appear ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  sttU, 
«Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year.  » 

>  ■    '  III        1 1  ■  I      .  i»  ■ .,     .  , 

PSALM  65.— Sd  Part    C.  M.    [•] 
7%e  bktsittgs  tfihe  tpring ;  OTy  God  gn>ei  ram. 

A   FSALM   FOa  THE    HOSBAVDMAV. 

1  /^  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
VX  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care « 
Tisits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
■    And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

S  The  clouds,  like  rivers,  rais'd  on  highi  • 
Pour  out^  at  thy  command, 


Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky. 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

5  The  fjoften'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Pemit  the  corn  to  spring ; 
;    The  valties  rich  provision  yield. 

And  the  poor  labourers  sing. 

4-  The  little  hills  on  every  side, 
RejoicQ  at  falling  showers ; 
The  meadows,  dressM  in  all  their  priue^ 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refreshM  with  rain. 

Promise  a  joyful  crop ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again. 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 

6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns; 

How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
-     The  bleating  flocks  spread  o*fer  the  downs. 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

PSALM  66.-.lst  Fart.    C.  M.    [*] 
Governing  power  and  goodness ;  or^  our  grace 

tried  by  afflictions. 
1  OINO,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord, 
O  Sing  with  a  joyful  noise ; 
With  melody  of  souiid  record 
His  honours,  and  your  joys. 

%  Say  to  the  Power  that  shakes  the  sk} , 
•*  How  terrible  art  thou ! 
•*  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 
**  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

S  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God,' 
How  glorious  are  his  ways ! 
In  Moses'  hand  he  puts  his  rod, 
AnU  cleaves  the  frighted  seas* ' 


PSALM  66.  1S3 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry. 

While  Israel  passM  the  flood ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy, 
And  triamph  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. oor  Ood,  and  never  oease; 

Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  oar  peace, 
Ajid  guides  our  doabtfol  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  our  suffering  toolei 

To  make  our  graces  shine ; 
So  E<ilver  bears  the  burning  coals, 
The  metal  to  refine. 

S  Through  watery  deeps  and  fiery  ways, 
We  march  at  thy  command ; 
lied  to  possess  the  promis'd  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

PSALM  6fi.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [•] 

■  Vcr.  13—20.  Praise  to  Godfor  hearing  prayer. 

1  TVfOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
Xl   To  that  Almighty  Power, 
That  heard  the  long  requests  I  made 

In  my  distressful  hour. 

2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare. 

To  make  his  mercies  known ; 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  -wonders  he  has  done. 

d  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 
I  fought  his  heavenly  9U ; 


134^  PSALM  67,  . 

Ife  flaved  my  sinking  sotil  from  hell 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 

i  If  sin  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart, 

While  prayer  employ'd  my  tongue. 
The  Lord  had  shewn  me  no  regard, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

5  But  God  (his  name  be  ever  biest) 
Has  set  my  spirit  free, 
Nor  tum'd  from  him  my  poor  request, 
Nor  turned  his  heart  from  me. 

_^ t __^__^_^^ 

.   PSALM  6T.— C.  M.    [*] 

The  nation^ s  prosperiti/,  &  the  church? siMteasi 
1  QHINE^  mighty  God,  on  this  our  land, 

O  Wi th  beams  of  heavenly  grace ; 

lieveal  thy  poM'er  through  all  our  coasts, 
And  shew  thy  smiling  face« 

S  [Amidiit  our  States,  exalted  hi^h, 
I>Q  thou  o«r  glory  stand, 
And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire, 
Surround  the  favourite  land.] 

3  When  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 

Sound  al)  the  earth  abroad, 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
"rheir  Saviour  and  their  God  ? 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
While  thankful  tongues  exalt  his  praise, 
And  grateful  hearts  rejoice. 

5  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Ju^ge, 

That  sits  enthron'd  above, 
Wisely  commands  the  worlds  he  ma^e 
In  jusitce  and  in  love. 


PSALH  68.  W 

6  Earth  shall  obey  her  Maker*«  vrill, 
And  yield  a  full  Increase ; 
Our  God  ^vill  crown  bis  chosen  land 
Willi  fruitfulnesa  and  peace. 

T  God  tbe  Redeemer  scatters  round 
His  cboicect  favours  here ;    ' 
While,the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 


rnrma 


PSALM  68.— 1st  Part    L.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  1—6,  52^—35.    the  vengeance  Ofnd 

•  passion  of  God. 

1 .  T   £T  God  arise  in  all  his  miglii, 
1  ^  And  put  tlie  troops  of  bell  to  fli^jhi 
As  smoke,  that  sought  to  cload  t^  ikitf^ 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

9  [He  comes,  array'd  in  burning  flaioea ; 
JAstice^and  vengeance  are  his  oamea : 
Behold 'bis  fainting  foes  expire,  .* 

Like  melting  wax  before  the  fire. 

S  He  rides  and  thunders  tbroagh  the  sky; 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high : 
Sing  to  bis  name,  ye  sons  of  grace ; 
Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face. 

4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress ; 

In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find         f 
A  judge  that's  just,  a  father  kind. 

5  He. breaks  tbe  captive's  heavy  chain, 
And  prisoners  see  the  light  again ; 
But  rebels,  that  dispute  his  will, 

SbflJl  dwell  in  chuas  and  darkneBS  itip* 


ISe  PSALM  68. 

PAVBE. 

6  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God; belong; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song : 
His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse; 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

7  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud»alarDis; 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms ! 

In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known^ 
Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

8  proclaim  him  king,  pronounce  him  blest; 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest  i 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
Ood  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

•?»fiALM  68.— 2d  Part.    U  M.    [*] 

Ter.  I7i  IB.    Chtisfs  cucension  and  the  g^ 
of  thi  Spirit, 

1  T  ORD,  when  thdo  didst  ascend  on  higb, 
I  i  Ten  thousand  angels  iillM  the  sky  v 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots,  that  attend  thy  state. 

ft  Not  Sinai's  n\ountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Loi"d  was  tUer« 
While  he  pronounc'd  his  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  ti'ibes  with  awe* 

9  How  bright  the  triumph'  none  can  tell 
^hen  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell,' 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made. 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led, 

4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  the  promis'd  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men« 
Hat  God  night  dwell  on  earth  again. 


PSALM  68,  69.  137' 

PSALM  68^-^d  Part.    L.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  19, 9, 20—22.  Praise  for  temporal  bleu- 
ingt ;  or^  common  and  tptritualmerclu. 

1  T^Cr^  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good, 
f  V  Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  ii  food ; 
Ijrho  pours  bis  blessings  from  the  skies. 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

3  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground ; 
He  bids  the  clouds,  witli  plenteous  rain. 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

5  'lis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath. 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death : 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong ; 
He  helps  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong. 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love ; 
But  the  wide  difference  that  remains 
Is  endless  joys,  or  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lord,  that  bruisM.  the  serpeni?8  head. 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread ; 
The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound. 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

6  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  bis  special  love. 

•  Ill  ■■  I  I  ■    I    •  !■>    ■«  ■         ,   ■  I  m 

PSALM  69.--lst  Part.    C,  M.    [b] 
Ver,  1— -14.    The  8}^eringitf  Christ  for  out 

'^salvation. 

1  "  QAVE  me,  O  God ;  the  swelling  floo  ^ 
{3  «*  Break  Hi  upon  my  soul : 


138  PSALM  69. 

**  I  sink,  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head 
"  Like  mighty  watere  roll. 

S  "  I  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone ; 
**  In  tears  I  waste  the  dav : 
"  My  God,  behold  my  longing 'eyeS| 
"  And  shorten  thy  delay. 

S  "  Tliey  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 
"And  still  their  number  grows 
"  More  than  the  hairs  around  uy  head, 
**  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 

A  *'  >Twas  then  I  paid  that  dreadful  debt, 
**  That  men  could  never  pay, 
"  And  gave  those  honours  to  thy  law,, 
♦  "  Which  sinners  took  away.** 

5  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The  royal  prophet  mourns ; 
Thus  he  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 
And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  "  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice,  and  find 

*•  Salvation  in  my  name, 
**  For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
**  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7  **  Grief,  like  a  garment,  cloth'd  me  round, 

"  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 
"  While  I  procur'd  for  naked  aotils 
»*  A  robe  of  righteousness. 

8  ^*  Amongst  my  brethren  and  the  Jews, 

**  I  like  a  stranger  stood, 
"  And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 
"  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 

9  **  I  came  in  sinful  mortals'  stead 

"  To  do  my  Father's  will ; 
"  Yet,  when  1  cleans'd  my  Fatl^er*s  house, 
"  They  soaadalis'd  my  zeat. 


IfSAPI.  69,  13^ 


k««W*M^ 


iO  "  My  fostings  and  my  holy  groan« 
"  were  made  the  dnmkardV  song; 
"  ButOod  from  his  celestial  throne, 
"  HeKhi  my  complaining  tongue. 

It  **  He  eav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep, 
"  Nor  let  my  soul  be  drown'd ; 
"  Ke  raisM  and  fix'd  mv  sinking  feet 
«'  On  well  cstablishM  ground. 
i%  "  Twag  in  a  most  accepted  hour, 
«*  My  prayer  arose  on  high ; 
•»  And,  for  my  sake,  my  God  dull  hteap 
**  The  dying  sinner's  cry?* ' 

PgAIiM  69.—^  Part.     C.  M.    lb] 
^  Ver.  14—21,  26, 29,  38. 

The  possum  and  exaltation  ofChrui. 
1  T\joV  let  our  lips  with  holy  fear 
W   And  mournful  pleasures  sing 
Tfic  sufferings  of  our  great  High  Briest, 

The  sorrows  of  our  King. 
J  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress; 

How  high  the  waters  rise ! 
"While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 

He  sends  perpetual  cries. 
S  "Hear  roe,  O  I-ord,  and  save  thy  Son, 

*  "Nor  hide  thy  shining  face ; 
•«  "Why  should  thy  favourite  look  like  one 

"  Forsaken  of  thy  grace  ? 

i  "  "With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 
"That  groans  beneath  thy  wound, 
"  While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 
"  My  life  upon  the  ground, 

5  "  Ttiey  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust, 
'  *^  And  laugh  when  X  comjOaiB ; 


14a  FSALM  69. 

**  Their  sharp  insuitiDg  slaoiders  add 
**  Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 

$  **  AU  my  reproach  is  known  tS  thee, 
**  Th6  scandal  and  the  shame ; 
■**  Beproach  has  broke  my  bleeding  hear^         I 
**  And  lies  defil'd  my  name.  , 

9  ^1  look'd  for  pity,  but  in  vain : 
**  My  kindred  are  my  grief: 
**I  ask  my  friends  for  eomfort  rounds 
"  But  meet  with  no  relief. 

9  **  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst ; 
**  They  give  me  gall  for  food : 
**  And,  sporting  with  my  dying  groans, 
**  They  triumph  in  my  bloodi 

9  **  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 

**  Let  thy  compassion  save; 

And  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  death, 

**  Bedeem  it  from  the  grave. 

10  '*  I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 

**  Shall  reign  in  Avorlds  unknown ; 
"  And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
**  Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throne," 

PSALM  69.— Sd  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 

ChrisPs  obedience  and  dealfi ;  or,  God  glorified 

and  sinners  saved, 

1  "CpATHER !  I  sing  thy  wondrous  graoe, 

X/    I  bless  my  Saviour's  name ; 

He  bought  salvation  fior  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

S  Ks  deep  distress  has  rais'd  us  high ; 
His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfill'd  the  law  which  mortals  brokfk 
Ind  finiah'd  all  thy  wilk 


PSAtH  69.  Ul 

5  His  dying  groans,  hisUving  tongs, 
glial]  better  please  107  God, 
Than  harp  or  Immpet's  solemn  sound, 
Than  goats'  or  bnlloeks'  blood. 

4  This  shall  his  humble  followers  see,  * 

And  set  their  hearts  at  rest ; 
They  by  his  death  draw  near  to  thee. 
And  live  forever  blest. 

5  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high 

To  God  their  voices  raise, 
'While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky, 
And  join  t'  advance  his  praise. 

6  ZiOB  is  thine,  most  holy  God ; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  eates 
And  glory,  pnrchas'd  by  his  blood, 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 

I*SALM  69.— IstFart.   L.  M.    [ky  " 
*'Clirist\s  patsiorty  and  nnnert^  Motctimt, 
1  T^EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  reeord . 
mJ  The  deeper  sorrows  of  onr  hot^\ 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll. 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul ! 

S  In  long  eoinplaints  he  spends  his  brsfttli^ 
.    While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  detth 

And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join, 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

d  Tet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  lore 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
.  Aton'd  for  sins  which  we  had  don^ 

.4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  law  restorM : 
.  His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  knowa. 
And  paid  for  follies  not  Ibb^wii*  , 


5  O !  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mouroing  sinner  live; 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  oar  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 


PSiiliM  69.-^d  Part.    h.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  7,  &c.    ChristU  mfferings  <md  zeal^ 

1  'nnWAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 

jL    Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace. 
And  shame  defilM  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kio, 
Abus'd  thd  man  that  cfteck'd  their  sin  ; 
WhUe  he  fulfill'd  thy  holy  laws, 
They  hate  him,  bat  without  a  canse. 

S.["  My  Father's  house,  (said  he)  was  rntUt 
"  A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade  ;'* 
Then,  scattering  all  their  gold  and  brskas^ 
He  scourgM  the  merchants  from  the  place-} 

4  ^mI  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
bonsum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood ; 
Beproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own.] 

5  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fied, 
nhile  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head ; 
They  eurse  him  with  a  slanderous  toagae,' 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 

6  ms  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies. 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies : 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameftil  trees 
There  hung  the  man^thatdy'dfor  me! 

7  [Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as  Stqnes, 
V  lasult  bis  piety  and  grdans;  ' 


PSALM  71.  143 

Gali  was  the  food  they  gave  him  there, 
And  mock'd  his  thirst  withyine^r.] 

8  But  God  beheld,  and  from  his  throne 
Marks  out  the  men  that  hnte  his  Son  $ 
The  hahd  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Shall  pour  dae  vengeance  on  their  head. 

PSALM  71.— Ist  Part    C.  M.     [h] 
Vw.  5—9.  The  aged  tainiU  rejketion  and  hope, 
1  IV/fY  God,  my  everJasiiag  hope, 

XtX  I  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 

Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 

-    And  strengthen'd  ail  my  youth. 

S  Myflesh  was  £Bshion'4.hy  thy  power, 
w  ith  all  tliese  limbs  of  mine ; 
And  from  my  mother's  paiuful  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

S  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen^ 
Repeated  every  year : 
Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
*       I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary  hairs  arise ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine, 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then  in  the  history  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days. 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
"t    In  every  line,  thy  praise. 


^M 


PSALM  71.-fid  Fart.  C.  M.    [M 

Ver.  15,  U,  16, 25,  Sa,  U. 
Ounst  our  Hrengtk  «nd  r^A/eotutteM., 
Y  SaviQBr,  my  Almighty  Friend, 
When  I  begia  thy  praise. 


Itt  PSALM  71. 

Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end. 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

fi  Thou  art  my  everiastiog  trust, 
Thy  goodness  I  adore ! 
4Lnd  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more, 

i  Hy  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 
Of  Uie  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  coarage  in  thy  strength. 
To  see  my  Father  God, 

I  When  I  am  fill'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I     I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none-but  thine.    - 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King ! 
My  soul,  redeemed  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

6  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  God : 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shamej 
And  drown'd  them  in  his  blood. 

T  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers : 
With  this  delightful  song, 
I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 

PSALM  Tl.->3d  Part.    O.  M.    f b] 
Ter.  IT— ftl.   The agedChristianU prayer  tmi 
ong ;  or,  old  age,  dra/A,  andtheresurrectum. 

*  C^^^  ®^  °*y  childhood  and  my  youth, 
V«  The  guide  of  all  my  days, 
X  have  declared  thy  heavenly  trtith 
4jid  told  thy  wondrous  ways.    ,  . 


I^SALH  72.  145 

2  .Wilt  tiiou  (bmake  my  hoary  haire, 
And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  Biutain  mr  sinjcing  years» 
If  Ood  my  streogtn  depart  ? 

5  Let  tte  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 
To  the  sunrlving  age,  « 

And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 
'  When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

1  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 
Attends  my  next  remove ; 
O  Btey  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love ! 

P1.CSB* 

5  Thy  righieonsness  is  deep  and  high, 
'Unsearchable  thy  deeds ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  alh  my  piaise  exceeds. 

<i  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  thnnitenings  roar, 
And  oft  endured  the  grief; 
But  when  thy  hand  has  press'd  me  sore. 
Thy  grace  was  my  relief. 

7  By  long  experiepee  have  I  known 
Thy  sovereign  power  to  save ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
.  Seciirely  to  the  grave. 

B  When  I  lie  buried  in  the  dwrt, 

My  flesh  shall  lie  thy  care ; . 
.    These  witheri-^g  limbs  with  thee  I  trust, 

To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 

P8AL21  Tavist  Part.    L.  :MI,    l*]^ 
The  kingdom  afOiritt, 
i  fi  RBAT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
\jr  Theknowtt  and  ttaknowii  wc^ldB  obeyc 

K 


146  PSALM  72: 

^  JNow  give  tlie  kingdom,  to  thy,  Sbn, 
Sx-tend  liis  ^powet*,-  exalt  liis  thrdne. 

H.  Thy  sceptre-well  becomes  his  handlS,. 
All  heav'ii  submits  to  bis  commands  f 
liis  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
,   4nd  pride  and  raige  pi?evAiIno  more. 

8  ^VUh^wer  lie  •»iadicatestiae. just,    . 

And  trwkds  th'  oppressor  in  the  duiSt : 
«  His  worship  and  his  fear  sliall  last, 

Till  hour5,  and.years,  and  time  be  past 

I  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mcrtvii, 
So  shall  he. send  his  infkence  down  ; 
,  His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distils, 
Like  hearcnly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

5  Tlie  heaihen  lands,'4hat^^ie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading'death, 
Kevire  at  his  lirst  dawning  light. 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  siglit. 

6  Tlie  faints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Drest  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise; 

f      Peace,'lik©  a  river,  from  his  tbronfe 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown.       ^ 

PwSALM  72.— ^id  Part.   'L.  M.    [*] 

Clirist^s  kingdom  among  iht  Gentiles* 
U    Y^^^^S  Bhall  reign  whfere'er  the  siin 
J    Does  his  BUccJessivB  jbnmies  run  : 
•  His  kingdom  stretch  from  Shore'to  sboi%, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  mor§. 

^'t  [Beholin  the  islands,  with  their  kings, 
And  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings : 
^Yom^onh'to  south  the  prirtceS4iie«t; 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 
%  Thette  Pcrsia,'glon©ufi  to  behold,       ' 
®h«Fe^Iiid»  stdacs^m  £asteFB.,goifU 


MALM  73.  at 

And  barimrous  oations,  at  his  word«    • 
ISabmit,  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord.] 

i  For  him  sliall  endleas  prater  be  made,     ' 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head ; 
Hb  name,  like  sweet  perfame,  shall  tIn 
With  every  mo»ing  sacrifice. 

5  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue    *"' 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  inifant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  enrty  blessings  on  bis  name. 

6  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns : 
Hie  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains. 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

7  [Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  th&curse  are  known  no  moms 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  ikther  loit. 

t  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  With  songs  again. 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  amen.} 

PSAXM  73.— Ist  Pait.    C.  M.    [b] 
Jtfflided  samti  happy,  and  prosptraut  timnen 

wrsed, 
1  l^OW  Pm  convfakcM  the  Lord  is  kind 
Xll   To  men  of  heart  sincere, 
Tct  once  nnr  foolish  thoughts  repinM,   ' 
And  bordered  on  despair. 

Q  I  grlevM  to  see  the  wicked  thrive,     : . 

And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
^  **How  pleasant  and  profane  they  lire! 

"  HftW  penoefiiWs  Aalr  deaOi!  _  ^^  , 


■**• 


S  **  With  w^ll-fed  flesh  and  han^ghty  eyes 
^        »*  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep ;    .  - 
«•  Against  th^  heavens  their  slanders  r&e, 
"While  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4  "  In  vain  I  lift  my^  hands  to  pray, 

"  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain, 
"  Fori  am  fchasten'd  all  the  tlay, 
"  The  night  renews  my  pain." 

5  Tei^hUe  my  ton^e  indalg'd  compMois^ 

I  felt  my  heart  reprove ; 
"  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
**  Arid  grieve  the  men  I  love." 

6  ^pt  stiU  I  found  my  douhts  too  hofd^ 

The  conflict  too  severe. 
Till  I  retirM  to  search  thy  Word, 
And  learn  ^hy  secrets  there. 

7  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  g1as», 

I  savy  the  sinner's  feet 
High  mounteii  on  a  slippery  place. 
Beside  a  fiery  pit.. 

$  I  beard  'the  wretch  profanely  boast, 
'  1111  at  thy  frown  he  feU ; 

His  honours  in  a  dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awakes  in  hell. 

,9  Lord,  whet  an  envious  fool  I  yfoa  \ 
Ilow  like  a  thoughtless  beast ! 
Thus  to  suspect  thy  promis'd  grace. 
And  think  the  wicked  blest  I 

10  Tet  I  wa3  kept  from  fell  despair, 
Upheld  by  power  uidLnown  ; 
That  blessed  h&nd  that  broke  the  iMiB 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne^ 


PSALM  73.  149 

PSAI«M  75.--^  Part.    C.  M.    I  •] 
Ter.  25— S8.    God  our  poriion hemmdhen' 

^fler* 
1  £^  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hop«| 
\jr  My  help  forever  near, 
Thrae  artn  of  mercy  heM  me  ap^ 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

S  T|iy  munsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  Ibet 
TluK>pgh  this  dark  wilderoess; 
HiMw  band  conduct  me  near  tJ»y  feat. 
To  diy^U  before  thy  face. 

5  Were  I  in.  heaven  without  my  God« 
TwKHild  be  no  joy  to  me  i 
And  whilst  thj»  eaHh  is  my  abode, 
%  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke. 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  iaint! 
Ood  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
•  The  strength  of  every  saint 

5  Behold  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
6an  save  them  when  they  cry. 

€  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  Go((^ 
Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
l[y  ^pgue  snfill«>und  th^' works  abroad, 
\  ^d  tell-  the  ^orld  my  joy. 

PSALM  TS.— L.  M.    [»1 
Ver.  22,  5,  6, 17— 20. 
«    l%e  prosperity  if  sismert  ctthed. 
1  T  ORB,  what  a  thou^tlesswreteh  was  I^ 
JLj  To  mpum,  and  muraiur,  and  lepttke    ' 
To  see  the  widted  plae'don  high, 
:  li  i^ride  and  rabes  of  honour  slSne ! 


150  fSALM  73. 

* 

&  But,  O  their  end,  their  dreadful  end ! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so : 
On  slippery  rocks  1  see  them  stand. 
And  fiery  biUows  roil  below. 

S  Now  )et  tkem  boast  how  tall  they  ilse, 

Pll  liev^  envy  them  again  ; 
».   Thflre  they  may  stand  with  haughtv  eyef 

^1  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 

4  Their  fancied  joys,  how  fast  they  flee! 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  ^wakes ; 

\'  Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
^  Are  but  a  preface  to  thmr  plagues. 

5  Now  P  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  -my  blood  i 
Lord 'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
Hy'^ife,  my  portiooi.andtmy  God. 

PSALM  73.— S.  M.     [b]. 
The  mystery  of!  Providence  unfbided, 
t      QURB  there's  a  righteous  God,      . 
O  Nor  18  reli^on  vain ; 
Tbou^  men  of  vieemay  boast  alouj* 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

%     I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 
And  felt  my  heart  repine, 
^Hiile  haughty  fools,  with  scornful  eye|| 
In  robes  of  honour  shiHe.    - 

S      [Pamper'd  with  wanton  ease. 
Their  flesh  looks  fulland  fair ; 
Their^wealih  noUs  in  like  flowing  seaB| 
And.grows  without  their  care. 

4     Fiee  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  soula  endure, 
'Tlurouen  all  their  life  oppression  rdlgniy 
And  racks  the  bumble  poor. 


P»ALM  74.  151 

5.      Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  (ioiU 
Theif  Jiialice  :bj[pu9t&  the.  goocK  «n  ii's  aam^ 
And'  spr^aiih  thi^r  lies  abrojL^. 

6  But,  It  with  fldwing  tears, 
IndulgM  my  doubts  to  rise  ; 

**Jb  there  a  God  thatvsecs  or  he^vs    ' 
**  The  things  below  the  skies  i^"  j 

7  The  tumults  of  my  thought 
Held  rae  in  hard  suspense, 

Tillto  tl*y  house  iny  fert  w«re  hrpughjt, 
To  learn  thy  justice  tl^euce. 

9      Thy  word  with  ligiit  and  po>y,cr 
l>id  my  mistakes  amend ; 
I  vieu''d>tJie  sinnersMives  befojM^ 
But  hci'c  I  Icamt  flicir  cailp. 

9  On  what  a:  si^ppery  steep. 
The  thoughtless  M-retches  go 

And  O  tltat^ dreadful  Aery  dc4»(i. 
That  waits  their  lullb^lpw  I 

10  liord,  at  thy  fcet  I  bow. 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine  ; 
I  cftii  my  Ood  my  portion  now, 
And  all  my  powejis  iu*e  thine. 

'"  PSAX.M  T4.— C.  M.     [*] 

The  tfiurch  pleadthg  vrUhGcd  uzidtr  soreper* 

acctUion. 
1  T^TTIiL  GodJorevcr  cast  ns  oflf  ? 
f  V    His  wrath  forever  sniok^ 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, 
*      Htslit-tle-ciiosen  flock?  ^ 

5  Think  of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 
^'ith  thoir  Kedeemer's  blood; 


U2  PSALM  74. 

Nor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

5  Lift  up  thy  feet  and  inarch  in  haste^ 
Aloud  our  ruin  calls ; 
£ee  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is  made  within  thy  walls. 

4  Where  oifce  thy ehurches  pray'dimd  saog. 

Thy  foes  profanely  roar; 
Over  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
Sad  tokens  of  their  power. 

5  How  ^re  the  seats  of  worship  broke ! 

They  tear  thy  building  down ; 
And  he  that  deals  the  heavies^  stroke. 
Procures  the  chief  renown.  ' 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destrojr 

Thy  children  in  their  nest ; 
*t  €k>me  let  us  burn  at  once,"  they  ery^ 
*^  The  temple  and  the  priest." 

T  And  still,  to  heighten  our  distress, 
Thy  presence  is  witlidrawn ;    . 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  pow^er  and  grace, 
,    Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

t  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  woes. 
But  all  the  seers  mourn ; 
There's  not  a  soul  amongst  us  knows 
The  time  of  thy  return. 

PArsE. 
9  How  lon^,  eternal  God !  how  long 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme? 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  soiib 
And  bear  imm6rtal  shame  ? 
''>  Canst  thou  forever  sit  and  hear 
Thine  holy  name  proiaa'd  ?     . 


^    And  still  thy  jealoagy  forbear, 

.        And  ^11  withboM  thine  hand  ?        * 

11  What  strange  ddiveraBce  hast  tfaoq 
In  c^es  long  before  I  {shown 

And  nowno  otker  God  we  own. 
No  other  God  adore*    • 


IS  Hmmi  didst  diiride  the  regfaig 
By  thy  resistless  ni%ht, 
To  make  tiiy  tribes «  wondrous  w*yi 
And  then  seeore  their  flight. 

15  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine. 
The  darkness  and  the  da^         * 
IK^t  thon  not  bid  the  noTnhg  shjn^ 
And  mark  the  sua  his  way  ? 

14  Hath  not  thy  power  fonpM  every  cout 

And  set  the  earth  its  boands^ 
With  summer's  heat,  and  winter's  frost, 
'    In  their  perpetual  rounds^ 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dqA 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme  ? 
.  Will  not  thy  band,  that  formM  them  firs^ 
Avenge  thine  injured  name? 

16  Think  on  the  oov'nant  thoa  hast  made, 

And  all  thy  words  of  love : 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  thy  mourning  dove. 

17  Our  foes  would  tiinmph  in  our  blood, 

And  make  our  hopes  their  jest : 
Plead  Aine  own  cause.  Almighty  God 
And  ^ve  thy  children  7est 


154  PSALM  75. 

PSALM  75.— L.  M,    [*]       .  ' 
Power  and  govemmmt/ram  Gad  dtomt^ 
1  rpO  thee,  niMt  holy,  and  mosttogpH^ 
JL'  To  tilee  we  briivg  our  thankful  prais^j 
Thy  worJta  deeJace  thy  name  S»  nigh, 
Thy  works  of  wondei*  an«^  of^frace. 

S  **  To  slavery  doomM,  thy  chosen  sons 
**  Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise ; 
♦♦  And,  sore  oppressed  hy  earthly  tfaroae^ 
*(  They  SQUght  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

5  **  'Twas  then,  great  Gody  with.equal  power, 
•*  Arose  thy  vengeance  vid  thy  gvace, 

*i  To  sc^uiip^theti:.  legions  fcom  the  shore, 
**  And  save  tlje  remnant  of  thy  race." 

i  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride. 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head  \ 
But  lay  their  foolish  thoughts  aside. 
And  own  the  "  empire"'  God  hath  made* 

9  Such  honours  nev^r  come  hy  chance, 
Nt>r  dp  the  winds  promotion  blow; 
*Tis  GM  the  judge  doth- onfe  ad  vance, 
'TIS  God  thai  lays  another  low- 

6  No  vain  pretence  to  royal  birth 
Shalt  fix  a  tyrant  on  tlie  tift^one  \ 

i,  God,  the  great  sovereign  of  the  earth,  - 
*  .Will  risfe  and  make  his  justice  known. 

7  [His  haiid  holds  out  the  dreadful  cup 

Of  ^vengeance,  mixM  with  various  plagues, 
To  make  the  wicked  drink  them  up, 
Wriug.out>  and  taste  the  bitter  dregs. 

B  Nor  shall  tKe  Iidrd  exalt  the  just : 
.  And  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud,   . 
And  lays  thdr  glory  in  the  dust, 
>iir  lips  shall  sing  his  praise  alead.} 


PSALM  76.  15S 

PSALM  76w^  C.  M.    [•] 
tirad  iavid,  and  ^  A^syrumt  dutroyed ;  or* 
09d^  vengeance  agaUuihuentmie$pT9etedf 
/r4fmhitekwttu 
i  TN' Judah  God  of  old  was  known ; 
,   X  His  name  in  Israel  great ; 
,   Ja  Salea  stood  hie  holy  throne. 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 

S  Among  the  praisee  of  his  saints, 
His  dwelling  there  he  chose ; 
There  he  receivM  their  Just  oomplainff 
Agadnst  their  haughty  foes. 

S.From  Zioo  went  his  dreadful  word, 
Addd  broke  the  threatening  spear. 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
*  And'orashM  th^' Assyrian  war. 

4  "What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoma  •!«» 

But  mighty  hills  of  prev  ? 
Tbe  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
lis  glorious  more  than  they. 

5  ^Twas  Zion's  King  that  stopp'd  the  breatk 

Of  captains  and  their  bands.'i 
The  men  of  might  slept  fast  in  death, 
And  never  found  thdc  hands. 

S-  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jaoob's.  Ood» 
Both,  horse  and  chariot  fell ! 
Who  knows  the  terror  of  thy  lod  \ 
Thy  vengeance,  who  can  tell! 

7  Wbatr  pewer  can  stand  before  thy  sight. 

When  once  thy  wrath  appears  ? 
When  heaven  shines  rouna  with  dreadful 
The  earth  lies  still  and  fears.        [Ughtt 

8  When  God,  in  hi«  own  sovereign  w 

Conet  down  in  save  th'  o^pretr 


»5B  P^APWV 

The  wrath  of  man  slfaU'Wdrk  fais  pYtti^,' 
And  he'll  restriiin  the  rtsi, 

9  [Vow  to  the  Lord,  and  Irlbute  bring ; 

Ye  princes,  fear  hi9  frown: 
His  terrors  shake  the  prqiidest  king, 
And  i;iit  8tp  arhiy  down. 

10  The  thupder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 

Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel :  ' 
For  Jacobus  God  hath  not  forsook, 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still.]  . 


•^tm 


PSALM.  17r-:U%  Part.    C.  1».    [b} 

1  nriO  God!  ory^d^with^:mQumfai'.vcHce, 
X    I  sought  bi«  gmeiQus  ear,       '    : 
In  the  sadday  <v<^bei*.tM>uble9rose, 

S  Sad  were  my  day^,  ^nd  dark  my  tiighit. 
My  .^©al  l«efiifi?d  relief  ;^  : 

I  thought  <Hi  Oofdf  the  ju8t  and  wise, 
..     But:thouf,ht9  incroas'd  my  grief. 

S  Still  I  Gomplain'd^  and  ^till  oppress'd. 

My  beart  began  t6  break : 
,  My  God,  thy  wrath  IbM^ade  my  rest, 
And  kept  my  eyes,  awake. 

4  Myoverwhelraing  sorrows  grew 
Till  I  could  speak  no  more ; 
Then  I  witiiin  myself  withdrew. 
And  calFd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

^51  callM  back  years  and  ancient  times. 

When  I  beheld  thy  fate ; 
.     '    My  spirit  searched  for  secret  crim«. 

lliat  might  Wiihhold^tbjr  ^c«. 

V 


._*.    T  f'  T  »  ♦• 


6  I  call'd  tbv  mercies  to  my  iniad,     • 

Which  1  enjoy'd  before: 
And  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind  ? 
^  J9i8  face' appear  no  more  ? 

7  Win  he  tofever  cast  me  oil? 

His  promise  ever  fhil  ^ 
Has  he  forgot  hitf  teikder'  love  ? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 

S  Bat  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thoagbt. 

This  darkf  despairing  frame, 
^Biememb'ring  what  thy  band  hath  wrbog^ 
Thy  haQd  is  still  the  same. 

9  Jfl}.  jEhink  again  of  alt  thy  waya. 

And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er* 
*  Tliy  wonders  of  recovering  grao«» 
Wheo.flerii  could  hope  no  more. 

10  Grace  dwells  with  Justice  on  the  thiOMi 

And  men,  that  love  thy  word* 
Have  in  thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lvrd. 


PSAIiM  Tr,r-«d  Part.    C.  M.    |>] 

Ciatfort  derwed  fnm  ancient  ffrmndet^ :  or» 
JUraa  ddiffered/nm  Bgypt^  onA  brwgfU  to 
Canaan. 
1  ««TTOW  awful  is  thy  ehaateniog  rod  t** 
XJ.  (May  thine  own  children  say) 
**  The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  Oodl 
«'  How  holy  is  liis  way  !^ 

ft  I'll  meditate  hia  works  of  old ; 
The  Bing  who  reigns  above : 
I'll  liear  hit  aadent  wooden  toldv 
And' lean  to  tn^it  hk  1ov» 


U9  T^AIM  IT. 

5  liong  did  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 
With  Egypt's  yoke  oppressM ; 
Lftng  he  delffyM  to  hear  their  cry, 
Nor  gave  Ins  people  rest. 

4  The  sons  of  good  old  Jacob  seemM 

^bandon'd  to  thfeir  foeo^; 

But  his  Almighty  arm  redeemM 

Tlie  nation  4hat.he  chose. 

5  Israel,  4iis  people  and  his  sheep. 

Must  follow  where  he  calls ; 
He  ba^e  them  venture  through  the  Sk^^ 
And  made  the  wares  their  walls. 

6  The  waters  saw  Uiee,  mighty  God» 

The  watei^s  saw  thee  come ; 
Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stoi^ 
To  make  thine  armies  tooib. 

ft  Sti^hge  wtis  thy  jdunfey  thrdugh  the  sea 
Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  uoknown ; 
Terrors  attend  tJie  wondrous  way 
That  brings  thy  mercies'down. 

8  [Thy -voice, 'with  terror  in  the  sound. 

Through  clouds  i«nd  darkness  broke ; 
All  heaven  in  lightaing  shone  arduod,  . 
AaSL  earth  with  thnnd^r  shook.    . 

9  Thine  arrows  through  the  sky  were  hnrPd 

How  glorious  is  the  Lord ! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  ireilJ 
And  his  own  saints  ador*d. 

40  He  gave  them  water  firom  theirock. 
And  safe,  by  Moses'  hand. 
Through  a  dry  drscrt  led  his  flock 
•  Home  to  the  prcmisM  laitd.} 


PSALM  78.  tit 

PSALM  78.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [»] 
Proridemes  6/ God  recorded;  or^piout  erftica- 

ifon  and  intirUdion  of  diifdren^ 
1  T  £T  children  hear  the  mighty  ileeds 
L^  Which  God  performed  of  old  ; 
VFhich  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  oar  fathers  told. 

^  Hel>Uls  as  make' his  glories  known; 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  j 
•  And  we'll  tonyey  his  wonders  down, 

1rhro*!gh  every  rising  race. 

3  Ouf  lips  shall  tell  them  to  dUr  sons, 
Attd  they  again  to  theirs;    *  ' 

That  generations  yet  unboim 
Hay  teach  ihem  to  their  heirs. 

yi  Thus  shall  Diey  Icfiarn  in  God  alone 
Their  hopte  securely  sUinds ; 
That-they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practise  his^commands. 

PSALM  Y8.— 2(1  Part.    C.  M,    [♦] 

Israelis  rebellion  and  punishtfieni ;  or^  the  MfU 
anitdutsiisemenis  of  God*s  people, 

1  f\  WHAT  a  stiff  rebellions  house 
\J  "Was  Jacob's  ancient  race! 
False  to  th«ir  own  most  soIcmTi  vows, 

And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 

2  They  broke  the  cov^'nailt  of  his  love, 

And  did  his  laws  despise, 
Foi^ot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  fcyes. 

S  Tliey  saw  the  plagues  on  Rgypt  light, 
From  his  avengii^  hand ; 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
:Sprea4  o'er  that  ttubbovn  land. 


160  PSALM  78. 

A  They  saw'  him  cleavip  the  mighty  sea, 
And  mai'ch  in  safety  through. 
With  watery  walls  to  guard  theif  way, 
TSIl  tliey  haci  >«cap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  pillar  mark'd  the  road, 

Composed  of  shade  and  light ; 
By  day  it  proved  a  sheltering  cloud, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

6  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  supply M  ;• 

The  gushing  waters  fell, 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
^      A  constant  miracle. 

7  Yet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  most  high, 

And  daHd  distrust  his  hand ; 
'*  Can  he  with  bread  our  hosts  supply 
**  Amidst  this  desert  land?" 

8  The  Lord  with  indignation  Iieard, 

And  caus'd  his  wrath  to  flame ; 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepared 
To  vindicate  his  name. 

PSALM  78.-^  Part.    C.  'M.    [*] 
The  punithment  of  luxury  and  inttmperana ; 

or,  tfMslisF,ment  and  salvalion, 
1  TTCTHEN  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  rcprovo^, 
V  V    And  fills  their  hearts  with  dread ; 
Tat  he  forgives  the  men  lie  loves, 
And  sends  tliem  heavenly  bread. 

S  He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 
And  made  his  treasures  known ; 
.He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

S  The  manna,  like  a  mornine  shower, 
'     Lay  thkk  around  their  feet : 


PSALM  78.  IW 

The  corn  of  heaven,  so  liglit,  so  pure. 
As  though  Hwerc  angels'  meat. 

I  But  they  ia  murmurvig  language  aaid, 
**  Manna  is  all  onr  feast, 
"  We  loathe  this  light,  this  airy  hread ; 
"  We  must  have  flesh  to  taBte.** 

5  "Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  l«st,». 
The  Lord  in  wrath  reply'd; 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  or  dost, 
Heap'd  tip  from  side  to  side. 

'  S  He  gave  them  all  their  own  desire ; 
And  greedy  as  they  Ced, 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  secret  fire, 
And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 

7  When  some  were  slain*  the  rest  retum'4| 

And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears ; 
Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourned, 
But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 

8  Oft  he  chastisM,  and  still  forgave, 

Till,  by  his  gracious  hand, 
Hie  nation  he  resolv'd  to  save 
,    Possess'd  the  promisM  land. 


PSALM  78.— L.  M.    [«] 

Ter.  SS,  &c.    BouAsliding  andforgivenest  a. 
ori  tin  punished^  ark  tairUs  saved, 

t  f^  BEAT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prov* 
\jr  By  turn-s  thine  anger  aftd  thy  lotc ! 
There  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  ee 

'   How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 

i,  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 
The  dreadfttl  wonders  Cod  had  wrona^ii* 

1* 


>62  PSALOT  80. 

Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fear  his  power,  wor  trust  his  grace. 

S  The  Lord  consuruM  their  j'ears  in  pain. 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain  ; 

•   A  tedious  march,  througli  unknown  ways, 
Wore  out  their  strength,  &  spent  their  dajrs. 

I  Oft  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain. 
They  raournM  and  sought  the  Lord  ag<im ; 
Call*d  him  the  Hock  of  their  abode. 
Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

5  Their  prayers  and  vows  i)efore  hitn  rise-* 
As,  flattering  words,  or  solemn,  lies,  -  . 
AVliile  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to^his  covenant,  and  his  love. 

6  Yet  did  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserv'd  to  lire  ; 
Tfis  angor  oft  away  he  turn'd, 

Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  burnM. 

T  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail, 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
Ihe  God  of  Abra'm  lovM  them  still. 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

rSAXM  80.— L.  M.    [♦! 

77te  ehurch'^8  prayer  under  qffiidion;  or,  thz 
vineyard  of  God  wasted, 

1  pi  REAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
VT  "W  ho  didst  between  the  cheruba  dwell «. 
And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep. 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  thef  deep ; 

t  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  nsw, 
Shlih:  from  on  high,  and  guide  it  A^irough ; 


« 


PSALM  80.  1S3 

Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore ; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  toU  sigh  no  more. 

d  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  loug  shall  we  lament  and  pray, 
And  wait  in  vaiu  thy  kind  return? 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  bum  ? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread,, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed ! 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore ; 

We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

PAUSE   I. 

5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  tliy  hanAs 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 
Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  ? 

6  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot. 
And  bicss'd  the  nations  with  their  fniit . 
But  now,'  dear  Lord,  look  down  aud  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovc!y  tree. 

T  Why  is  its  beauty  thus  defac'd  ? 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste  ? 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join. 
And  every  b(^st  devours  the  vine. 

%  Ketum,  Almighty  God,  return  ; 
Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  ; 
Turn  ill«to  thee,  thy  love  restore ; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more^ 

PArSE   II. 

9  Lord,  when  this  vine  hi  Canaan  grew, 
Thou  wast  its  strength  aud  glory  too '. 
Attacked  ill  vain  bv  all  its  foes, 

;    Till  tlie  fair  Brancb  of  Promise  rose. 


164  PSALM  81. 

to  Fair  Branch,  ordatnM  of  old  iq  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root ; 
Himself  a  noble  vine,  and  %ve 
The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree. 

11  Tis  thine  own  Son  I  and  he  shall  stand. 
Girt  with  thy  strength,  at  thy  right  hand. 
Thy  firstr'born  Son,  adom'd  and  blest 
"With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

12  Oh  I  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry ; 
Shine  on  thy  churches,  lest  they  die ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore ; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

PSALM  81.-«.  M.     [b] 

"Ver.  1,  8—16.  The  tcaTnbigs  of  God  to  his 
people ;  cr^  spirittutl  blessings  and  pnnish-' 
menff. 

flNG  to  the  Lord  aloud. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise ; 
Ood  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God, 
Let  Isitiel  hear  his  voice. 

t      "  From  vile  idolatry 

*•  Preserve  my  worship  clean ; 
I  am  the  Loril  who  s^i^hoi  free 
**  From  slavery  and  from  sin. 

S      *^  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 
«•  And  I'll  supply  them  welR 
*•  But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
"If  Israel  will  rebel; 

4  •  "  I'll  leave  them,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 
"  And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road ; 
«<  Tis  tlieir  own  cbose<«  r*ay 


s 


PSALM  82,  83.  165 

a       ''  Tet,  O !  that  alt  my  saints 
**  Would  hearken  to  my  voicel 
*''  Soon  1  would  ease  their  sore  complainU , 
"  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6      "  While  I  destroy  their  foes, 

'^  I'd  richly  feed  my  flock,             [flows 
*^  And  they  should  taete  the  stream  that 
**  From  their  eternal  Rock.^' 

PSALM  82.— L.  M.    [»] 
God  the  supreme  Governor  ;^r,  magitinUet ' 

warned, 
1     A  MONO  th'  assemblies  of  the  great 
JTjl  a  greater  Ruler  takes^is^seat ; 
The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth  and  all  their  ways* 

a,  Why  will  yoii  then  frame  wicked  laws^ 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause? 
When  will  ye  once  deft;nd  the  poor, 
Tiifit  sin  tiers  vex  the  saints  no  more? 

S  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know ; 
Dark  are  tiie  ways  in  which  they  go: 
Tlieir  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 
For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  mee. 

4  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 
Possess  bis  universal  throne, 
And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod ; 
Ha  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 

"~^  PSALM  83.-^.  JVI.    [b] 

j4  coinplaini  against  persecutors. 
1        ^  NB  will  the  Ood  of  grace 
J\.  Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
'X'he  trod  of  justice  hold  his  peace,    ' 
A(^  let  JiijC  veafj^eanae  slaitp? 


166  .  PSALM  84. 

9.      Behold  whfit  cursed  snares 
The,roeti  of  mischief  spr^d ; 
The  men  that  bate  thy  saints,  and  thee, 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

5      Against  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 
And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  The  noble  and  the  base 
Into  thy  nastures  leap ; 

The  lion  anirthe  stupid  ass 
Conspire  to  vex  thy  sheep 

5  **  Come,1et  us  join,'*  they  cry, 

*'  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 
^*  Till  hot  the  name  of  saints  remaiDf 
*'  Nor  memory  shall  be  found.** 

6  Awake,  Almighty  God, 
And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind ; 

Give  them,  like  forests,  td  the  fire. 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

7  Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 
And  make  them  seek  thy  name « 

Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  coofound 
That  they  may  die  in  shame.     * 

8  Then  shall  the  nations  know 
That  glorious,  dreadful  word, 

Jehqvah  is  thy  name  alone,         ^^ 
And  thou  the  sov.iMreign  Lord. 

PSALM  84.— Ist  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 
Thepkature  of  public  wortkip. 
I  TTOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 
J  X  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  dweUings  are 
"Witk  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
^o  meet  th*  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 


PSALM  84.  167 

WWWVV«<VWWWWWWV«>VWVMM^^'W%/^M'V 

5  My  flesh  would  rest  ia  thioe  abode. 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  Ood ; 
My  God !  my  King !  why  shouhl  I  be 
So  far  from  ail  my  joys  and  thco  ? 

3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest. 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest; 
.  But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  his  children  want  ? 

•4  Blest  arc  the  saints  who  sit  on  high,    ^  , 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty; 
Thy  briijhtcst  glories  bhine  above, 
And  all  tlieir  work  is  praise  and  love. 

D  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
AVithiu  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  ray?, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise. 

6  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate ; 

Ood  \!i  theic  strength ;  and  througK the  road 
They  lean  upon  tlieir  helper,  God. 

7  Cheerful  tl)ey  walk  with  growing  strength. 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  lengtk ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

PSAL5I  84.— '2d  Part.    L.  M.    [•] 
Gad  and  his  churdi ;  or,  ^act  and  glory, 
i  fA  REAT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
vXThe  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Bxcceds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  ^^"^ 


16S  PSALM  84. 

8  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day : 
O^d  Is  our  fihield ;  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  ^n, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within. 

All  needful  grace  will  Ood  bestow. 
And  crown  that  grace  with  gloiy  too  :• 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  wiiliholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

$  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey ; 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee : 
Blest  is  the  man  thai  trusts  in  thee. 

PSALM  84.— C.  M.    [♦] 

Ver,  1,  4,  2, 3, 10,-^paraphrased. 

Delight  in  ordinance  of  worship ;  or,  Go^  prt- 

sent  in  his  churdiu, 

1  TV/fY  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place] 

JLVi  To  which  thv  God  resorts ! 

'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly  courts. 

&  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 
His  saving  power  displays ; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes. 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place. 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will ; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praise  still. 


F8ALM  84:  1«» 

PAVBE. 

5  Myheart  and  flesh  cvy  oat  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thiae  abode : 
When  sbaM  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  ace 
My  Saviour  and  my  God  I 

6  The  sparrow  bailds  herself  a  nest, 

And  fiuffere  no  remove  ; 
O  raak6  roe  like  the  sparrows.  West, 
To  dwell  but  where  1  love. 

T  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 
And  hear  thy  gracious  \'oice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
BmployM  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord,  at  thy  tbreBhold  I  would  wait, 

SVhile  Jesus  is  within, 
Kather  than  iill  a  throne  of  state, 
•  Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

9  Coirid  I  command  the  spacious  land, 

And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 


PSALM-  84.— P.  M.    L5»l 
Longing  for  the  house  of  God, 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above,  > 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are  I 
To  thine  s^ode 
My  heart  aspires, 
"With  warm  desires 
To  see  m5'  God. 

The  sparrow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  n«f»V, 


170  PSALM  84. 

And  wandering  swallows  loBg 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 

My  spirit- faints^ 

With  equal  zeal 

To  rise  and  dwell 

Among  thy  saints. 

3  O  happy  souls  that  pray, 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear  I . 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there .' 

They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  tliey 
That  love  the  way 
ToZion'shill! 

4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 

0  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 

PAUSE. 

5  To  spend  one  sacred  day. 
Where  God  and  saints  abidf , 
Affords  diviner  joy 

Than  thousand  days  beade; 
Where  God  resorts, 

1  love  it  mor« 
To  keep  the  door. 
Than  shine  in  courts, 

$      Go<l  is  our  sun  and  shield. 
Our  light  and  our  defence ; 


PSAIJff  85.  171 

With  gifts  his  hands  are  filP^, 
Vfe  draw  our  blessings  then^ee  i 

He  ^faall  bestovr    ^ 

On  Jacob's  race 

Peculiar  grace 

And  glory  too. 

7      The  Lord  his  people  loves ; 
HIa  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls ; 

Thrice  hap^y  he, 

O  God  of  Hosts, 

Whose  spirit  trusts 

Alone  in  thee  I 

PSALM  85.— 1st  Part.   L.  M.    [»] 

Ter.  1 — 8.     Waiting  for  an  ansucer  to  praifer ; 

or,  deliverance  begun  and  completed. 

1  'Y   OKD,  tliou  bast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind, 
.1  i  Thou  hast  revers'd  our  heavy  doom ; 
So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinn'd, 

And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 

2  ThoQ  hast  begun  to  set  as  free, 
And  made  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate ; 
Kow  let  our  hearts  be  turnM  to  thee, 
And  thy  salvation  be  complete. 

S  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 
And  let  thy  smnts  in  thee  rejoice ; 
Hake  known  thv  truth,  fulfil  thy  wbrd 
We  wait  for  praise  to  tone  our  voice. 

4  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say ; 
He'll  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace : 
But  let  them  rud  no  more  astray, 
Jiest'his  retui^iUBg  WKth  increase. 


172  PSALM  85,  86. 

PSALM  85.— 2cl  Part   L.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  9,  &c.    Salvation  by  ChrisL 
1  QALVATION  is  forever  nigh 

O  The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Loro : 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fi*esh  hopes  of  glory  shall  aftbi*d. 

S  Mercy  and  truth  oa  earth  are  met, 
8ioce  Christ  the  JLord  came  down  froir 

beav'n : 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleas'd,  and  peace  is  given. 

5  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground 
In  our  Redeemer^  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God : 

Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps,  and  keep  the  road. 

PSALM  86.—  C.  M.    [bj 
Verl  8—13.    A  geyieral  song  of  praise  to  God. 
1     A  MONO  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 
xjL  There's  none  hath  power  divine ; 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 
Nor  are  their  works,  like  thine. 

5  The  nations  thou  hast  made  shall  brin^ 

Their  olTerings  round  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things. 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 

S  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet ; 
Teach  me  tny  heavenly  ways, 
And  my  poorscatter'd  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praiMv 


I 


PSALU  87,  69.  ITS 

4  Oreftt  is  thy  mercjr,  and  ray  tongue 
Sb«ll  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 
Hovv  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rote  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 

PSAiM  87^L.  M.    [♦J 
The  church  the  birth-flaee  cf  the  satnii  ;  or^ 
Jews  and  Gentikti  united  in  the  Oiriiiian 
diuteh, 
i  #^OI)  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
vT  Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praife:' 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  sUll  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  liouse 
That  pay  their  night  and  morning  Towi ; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

d  What  glories  ivere  describe  of  old ! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zioa'  told  I 
Thou  city  of  our  God  beloWf 
Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  £gypt  know 

4  Sgypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  ^ring*. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  aqpouajL 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new  born,  or  nourish'd  there ! 

FSAIiM  89.~l8i  Part.    L.  M.     [bl 

Tlie  covenani  nuuU  with  Chtiti :  or^  the  irufi 

1  'OOKETEE  shall  my  sone  record 
JT    The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  liord ; 


174  PSALM  89. 

Mercy  and  truth  forever  stand. 
Like  heaven,  establishM  by  bis  hand. 

2  Thus  to  bis  Bon  he  stvare;  and  said, 
*^  With  thee  ray  covenant  ftrst  is  made ; 
**  In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live ; 
"  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give* 

S  "  Be  thou  my  Prophet,  thou  my  Priest ; 
"  Thy  children  shall  be  ever  blest ; 
«^  Thou  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  powers  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, 
"And  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  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

PSALM  89.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

The  faithfulness  of  God,  * 

1   IVyfY  never  ceasing  songs  shall  show 

J.VA  The  mercies  of  the  Lor^  > 
•    And  make  succeeding  ages  know     * 
How  faithful  is  hl^  word. 

i  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 
Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure : 
And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once, 
'fh'  eternal  grarte  is  swe. 


PSALMT  89.  175 

5  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 
71ie  promis'd  Jewish  tfamne ! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  seaPo 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

X  His  seed  forever  shall  possess 
A  throne  above  the  skies ; 
The  meaneet  sabject  of  hia  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  nise. 

5  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  thy  wondrous  way« 
Are  sang  by  saints  above ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  jais^ 
To  thine  unchanging  love. 

PSALM  89.~ed  Part.     C.  M.    M 
Ver.  7,  fcc.    The  power  and  majtsty  of  God ; 
or,  reverential  worship. 

1  X^  riTH  reverence  Jet  the  saints  apipear, 

V  T    And  bow  before  the  Lord : 
His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
rAnd  ti'emble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  be ! 

How  bright  tliine  armies  sliine ! 
"Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth  compar'd  with  thine  ? 

S  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 
On  thy  supporting  hand ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Tbv  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boisterous  deep ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roU, 
The  rolling  billows  sleeps 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thine. 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell : 


176  vsAU/i  at. 

How  did  thy  arm  in  reogeance  sliise, 
When  J^ypt  durgt  rebel! 

6  JustUe  and  judgment  are  thy  thmne, 
Yet  wondrous  13  thy  grace ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  join'd  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

jPSALM  89.— 3d  Part.    CM.    t»] 
Ver.  15,  &c.    A  bkited  gotpeL 
1  TILEST  arethe  souls  that  hear  and  knon 
XJ  The  gospel's  jwful  sound ; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go, 
And  liglrt  their  steps  surround. 

S  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 
Through  their  Redeemer's  name ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  thei^  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence,^ 
Strength  and  salvation  gives : 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

PSALM  89.— 4th  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  19,  &c.    ChrisiU  mediaimal  khtgdoi^ 
orchis  divine  and  human  ncUure, 
£AB  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said. 
And  made  his  mercy  known  : 
*'  Sinners,  behold  your  'help  is  laid 
"  On  my  Almighty  Son.  ^ 

£  *^  Heboid  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 
"  Among  your  mortal  race, 
"  His  head  my  holy  oil  overflows, 
**  The  spirit  of  my  grace. 

S  "  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

"  My  people's  better  King ; 


1  TTE. 

xIa 


PBALMl  8d.  in 

,   "  My  arm  sball  beat  his  rivals  dowiu 
**  Anil  still  new  subjects  bring* 

4  '*My  tnxtb  shall  guard  hitnln  his  vay, 

**  With  mercy  by  his  side, 
"  Tfffailein  my  name,  through  earth  and  Se 
"  He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 

5  *'  Me  for  bis  Father  and  hia  God 

*^ He  shall  forever  own, 
"  Gall  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode  r 
"'And  I'll  support  my  Son. 

6  "  My  firBt-bom  Son,  array'd  in  grace, 

*•  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit ; 
"  Beneath  him  angels  know  their  place, 
*^  And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 

J  "  My  covenant  stands  forever  fast ; 
**  My  promises  are  strong ; 
"  Fim  as  the  heavens  bis  throne  shall  hist, 
**  His  seed  endure  as  long." 

~         ■         .1.  ■        -,  ^  ^^ 

PSALM  89.— 5th  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

Ver.  SO,  &c.    The  eorenarU  of  grace  undMng* 

abU;  or^  affiietwna  without  rejedion. 
i  "  XTET  (saith  the  Lord)  ijf  David's  race, 
X  .  "  The  children  of  my  Son, 
"  Should  bretik  my  laws,  awise  my  graces 
"  And  tempt  mine  anger  down ; 

2  "  Their  stns  Fll  visit  with  the  rod,.! 
*' And  make  their  f«»lly  smart ; 
**  But  ril  not  cease  to  be  their  Go^ 
"  Nor  from  ray  truth  depart. 

?  "  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 
*'  feut  keep  my  grace  in  mind ; 


4n  VSMM  89. 

'    *^  And  >vhat  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 
"  Sitemal  truth  shall  biixd* 

4  "  Oviee  have  t  sworn,  (I  need  no  more) 
>        '••  And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
*'  I'o  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 
**  To  David  and  his  race. 

$  *^  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise^ 
*        **  And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
'  ^^  Long  as  he  trav<$ls  round  tJie  skies, 
'       *^  To  give  the  nations  day. 

6  '*  l^ure  as  the  mooUj  that  rules  the  night, 
/        **  His  kingdom  shall  endure, 

'*  till  the  fixM  laws  of  shade  and  light 
•*  Shall  be  observ'd  no  more.     '  « 

^. '    PJiALM  89.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 
'       "Ver.  47,  &c.    Mortality  and  Iiope. 

A  funeral  Psalm. 
1  Tl  EMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  sUtc< 
^.    MXf  How  frail  our  li  fe !  how  short  the  date  * 
r'  tfhere  is' the  man  thatdra\vs  his  breath 
',    Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death  ? 

H  Jjdrd,  While  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
'«    Our  flesh  and  sense  repine  and  cry, 

'*  Must  death  forever  rage  and  reign  ? 
,    **  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 

t  ••  Whet*  is  thy  promise  to  the  just? 
'    **  Are  not  thy  servants  turn'd  to  dust  ?" 
'    But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
'   And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

i  tliat  glorious  houi',  that  dreadful  day  * 
.  .Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away, 
•  lAtid  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word  t 

v.  At^'okCi  our  soulSi  ftnd  Weds  the  Lord. 


FBALM  89,  90.  179 

PSAXM  89^P.  MT.    [b] 
Ver.  47,^.   Life,  deathy  and  AereiurrtdknB 

1  npHINK,  mighty  God,  on  Mble  nanf 

JL  How  few  his  hours,  how  short  his  spaa  t 
Short  fA>m  the  cradle  to  the  grave* 
Who.can  secure  his  vital  breath 
Against  the  bold  demands  of  death. 
With  skill  to  fly,  or  power  to  save? 

2  Lord,  shall  it  be  forever  said, 

'^  The  race  of  man  was  only  made 

'*  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust?'' 
Are  not  thy  servants,  day  by  day. 
Sent  to  their  grares,  and  tum'd  to  clay  ? 
Liord,  Where's  thy  kindness  to  the  jusi? 

S  Hast  thou  not  promi^'d  to  thy  fijpn. 
And  at]  his  seed,  a  heavenly  crown  ? 
But  flesh  and  sense  indulg'd  despair: 
1   Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
'    That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 
And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
^  Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward 
For  all  their  toil,  reproach  and  pain ; 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 
^  Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 
"      And  each  repeat  a  loud  amen. 


PSALM  90.— L.  M.    [b]. 

"^Z.         ^^n  mortal,  and  God  eternal, 

A  mournful  song  at  a  Funaral. 

i  npHBOtJGH  every  age,  eternal  Go2l, 
X  Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode ; 
.    High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  ma^i 
Or  earth  thy  bumble  footstool  laid. 


180  PSALM  90. 

£  Long  baJst  thoa  reign'd  ere  time  beg^Ln  • 
^   Or  dust  was  fashion'd  into  man ; 
.    And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endare, 
.  When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  mor«. 

S  Biit  man,  weak  man,  is  bom  to  die, ' 
MiK^e  up  of  guilt  and  vanity : 
Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  was  just,  * 
**  Return,  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust.'' 

4  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 
Or  the  la3t  watch  of.  ^ding  night.] 

PAUSE. 

5  Death,  Jike  an  overflowing  stream,  * 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dreaib  •; 
An  empty  tale ;  a  morning  flower, 

Cut  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour. 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set ; 

How  short  the  term  I  how  frail  the  state ! 

And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive. 

We  rather  sigh  and  groan  than  live. 

7  But  O  how  oft  thy  wrath  appears. 
And  cuts  ofiT  our  expected  years ! 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread ; 
We  fear  tlie  power  that  strikes  us  dead.] 

%  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man  \. 

And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  gpais. 

Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 
■'  Fit  us  to  die  and  dwell  with  thee.  ■* 


PSALM  90.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  1 — 5.    Mun  frail,  and  God  tttmaL 
*  /^XJR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
\^  Our  I' ope  for  years  to  come» 


PSALM  90.  181 

Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast  i 
And  oar  eternal  ^ome ; 

^  Under  tbe  shadow  of  thy  throne 
Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
SttfiScient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

d  Before  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  dost, 

**  Return  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 
All  nations  rose  from  eartn  at  fot, 
»       And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages,  in  thy  sight, 

.  Are  like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
.i    Before  the  rising  sun . 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  Kves  and  cares, 

\   Are  cariy'd  downwards  by  the  flood. 

And  lost  in  following  years. 

7  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  strean^ 

Bears  all  its  sons  away : 
They  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

8  liike  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

PieasM  with  the  morning  light : 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
iie  withering  ere  His  night.] 

9  Our  God,  our  help  in -ages  past. 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  bur  eternal  home. 


182  PSALM  90. 


PSALM  90.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

Vcr.  8, 11,  9, 10, n.    InfirmUies anrfmor^o/- 
}    tty  the  t^m  of  tim  or,  life,  old  age,  and 
preparatUmfordeaUi. 

i  T  ORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  fanlts, 
JLi  And  justice  grows  severe, 
Thv  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear.  * 

S  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust : 
By  one  offence  to  thee, 
Adam  with  all  his  sons,  have  lost 
:     Their  immortality. 

S  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 
A  fable  or  a  song ; 
^y  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nop  can  our  joys  be  long. 

4  »Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 

To  threescore  years  and  ten ; 
And  all  beyond  that  short  account 
Is  sorrow,  toil  arid  pain. 

5  [Our  vilals,  with  laborious  strife. 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load. 
And  drag  those  poor  remains  of  Ufa 
Along  the  tiresome  road.] 

6  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone ; 

"i?u  ^""^  ®^^®**  experience  prove 
The  mercies  cf  thy  throne. 

7  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 

V  improve  the  hours  we  have. 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 
And  hve  beyond  the  grave. 


PSALM  9tk  18S. 

PSALM  90/-^  Fart.    C  M.    [b] 

Ver.13,  &c.  Breathit^  after  heavm, 

±  TJETUBN,  O  God  t)f  love,  retom  ^ 
Xli  £arth  is  a  tiresoiue  place ; 
Hovir  long  shall  we,  t^y  ishildren,  pxNvm  ^ 
Our  absence  froD%  thy  face  ? 

2  Iiet  beaveo  saocee<)  oar  paioful  Jtan^ 
Let  sia  and  sori^w  cease ; 
And  in  proportioo  to  our  tears, 
8x>  make  our  joys  increase. 

S  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 
Slake  thine  9wn  work  complete ; 
Tben  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
A.nd  own  t|iiy  love  is  great. 

4  Tben  shall  wft  shine  before  thy  thront 
In  alt  thy  beauty,  Lord ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Me^t  A  divine  reward. 

PSALM  90.--S.  M.    [b] 
Ver.  5^10, 1^.  TbeflraUiy  ami  thwrtnut  ofHfe. 
1  T  OKD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
jLi  Is  this  our  mortal  frame  ? 
Oat  life,  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
¥Uat  scarce  deserves  the  uame ! 

£  4Jas  *.  'twas  brittle  clay 
That  built  our  body  first ; 
And  every  month  and  every  day 
I'is  moulderipg  back  to  dust* 

S  Oar  moments  fly  apace, 

]Nor  will  oi^r  minutes  stav ; 
Just  Uke  a  flood  our  basty  days 
Are  sweepiAgm  away. 


184  |PSAUi*91. 

4  Well,  if  our  da^;s.  must  fly, . 

We'll  keep  thi^ir  end  in,  sight ; 
We'll  spend  theiait  all  in  wisdom's  way. 
And  let  tbem  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  xis  sotiner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea: 
Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity.  * 

•  m>      ■         '    ■i"    ■       i     >  I  ■     I 

PSALM  91.— It.  M.    [«1 

Ver.  1—7.  Safety  in  pxibltt  diseases  ic  dangerr. 

t  TTE  that  hath  made  liiis  refuge,  God,    ' 
XX  Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  % 
Shallwalk  all  day  benealh  his  shade. 
And  there  at  night  shall  iest  his  head. 

£  Then  will  I  say,  **  My  GAfl,  thy  power 
"  Shall  be  my  fortress  and  W^  tower : 
<*  I,  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  dust, 
"  Make  thine  almighty  aim  myNtrust." 

5  Thrice  happy  man!  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  sftare ; 
Satan,  the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways.    . 

4  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 

(From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blocfd) 
Under  her  featliers,  so  the  Lord 
Makes  his  own  arm  his  people's  guard, 

•5.  If  burmng  beams  of  noon  CQnspiit 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 
Cod  is  their  life,  his«  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  a  healthful  shada. . 

6  If  vapours^with.  matigBant  hreatb.        \ 
iUse  thick,  and  gutter  itticbiighjt  oetith,' 


PSALM  %h  185 

Israel  is  safe :  Tile  poison'd  air 
Orows  fnttf  if  Isntel's  Ood  be  there. 

PAVSS. 

7  IThat  thoagb  a  thousant^  at  ihj  tide. 
At  thy  tight  hand  ten  thousand  dyM ! 
TThy  God  his  cfaoseD  people  saves, 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  gravet. 

%  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  bis  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
FassM  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  Bnt  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Heceive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
To  strike  his  taints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
*     Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire : 

I  From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
'     And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  the«« 

PSALM  91.— C.  M.    [*] 

Vcr.  9— 16.    Protection  from  ^deathf  guard  qf 
-9  d^^i  vktory  and  deliverance^ 

i  "V/^ifi  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  racei 
X    ExposM  to  every  snare. 
Come,  make  the  Lord  voar  dwelling  plac^ 
And  try,  and  trust  bis  care. 

ft  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 
Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh. 
And  sw«ep  the  wicked  down  to  Iwll^ 
Twill  raise  his  ssunts  on  high. 

5  He'll  give  his  angelli  charge  to  kt«» 
Totur  feetin  aU  thdr  ways'^ 


F8ALU  98. 

To  watch  your  piUow  while  you  sleep, 
And  gaerd  your  happy  days. 

4  Their  hands  shall  bear  yoa,  lest  you  fiiU^ 

And  dash  against  the  stones ; 

*  Are ^ey not servantsathis oall« 

And  sent  t'  attend  his  sons  ? 

5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread; 

The  tempter's  wiles  defeat ; 
He  that  hath  broke  the  serpent's  head  ' 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet 

6  '*  Because  on  me  they  set  their  loVe, 

*'  IHl  save  them  (saith  the  Lord) 
"  PU  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
**  Destruction  and  the  sword. 

7  **  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  caU;. 

"  In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh ; 
*'  My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  (all, 
**  And  raise  tjbem  when  they  die. ' 

&"  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have  knowp, 
^*  I'll  honour  them  in  heaven : 
^  There  my  salvation  shall  b^  shown 
**  And  endless  life  be  given." 

PSALM  92.— 1st  Part-    L.  M.    [*] 

A  psalm  for  the  Lord^s  day* 

1  QW£ETisthework,myGod,myKine, 
O  To  praise  thy  name,  give  -thanks  ansT 
To  shew  thy  love  by  morning  light,  (sing, 
An^  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

8  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest,* 

^  No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast ; 

*  O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Idke  Oavjid't  harp  of  tulema  fiound  t 


PSAKH  98.  187- 

Si  Myiieurt  shall  trtampli  in  my  Lord,         ' 
*    And  bless  his  works, mod  bless  Us  word '-' 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  sbint  i 
How  deep  thy  counsels !  how  divine  I 

4  Fools  neyer  raise  their  thoughts  so  high;* 
i4ke  brutes  they  live,  like.bnites  they  dKe  t 
laike  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  deaui. 

.5  Bftt  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refia'd  my  heart| 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  slied, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slato, 
pfor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desir'd^r  wish'd  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

PSAiM  92.-«d  Part.    L.  M.    [»} 

Ver.  12,  &c.    The  church  is  the  garden  of  Crod 

1  T  ORD,  'Us  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
X^  In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand ; 
lieime  within  tbv  courts  be  seen, 
Liike  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

ft  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love^ 
Blest  wi^  thine  influence  from  above; . 
Not  Iiebanon,  with  all  its  trees, 
Ti^ds  such  a  comely  sight  as  these.  ^ 

S  The  plants  of  grace  shall  'ever  live ; 
(Nature  decays,  bat  grace  must  thrive) 


188  PSALM    dS. 

Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impiur. 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

i  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  shew 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true : 
None  that  attend  hia  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

PSALM  93.— L.  M.    [*] 
The  eternal  and  sovereign  God. 

1  TEHOYAH  iwigns  1  he  dwells  in  light, 
cl   Girded  with  majesty  and  might : 

The  world,  created  by  his  hands,  ' 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  sp&cious  world  was  made. 
Or  had  its  first  foundations  laid, 

Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  evef  living  God. 

5  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And' aim  their  rage  against  the  skies; 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high ! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  Forever  shall  thy  throne  endure : 
Thy  promise  stands  forever  sure ; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

PSALM  93.— 1st  Part.   P.  M.    [*] 
1  npHE  Lord  of  clory  reigns,  he  rcifnson  high : 
JL    His  robee  of  state  are  strength  and  majesty : 
•This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 
Built  hy-  his  word,  and  'stablisbed  by  his  hand : 
Ix>ng  stood  his  thtone  ere  he  begto  creation. 
And  his  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foundation. 

9  ^  is  th'  eternal  King.    Thy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  tl^eir  rebellion  to  confound  thy  reign  r 
In  vain  the  storms,  in  vain  the  floods  aris*, 
'vi  roar  and  tosi  their  wavts  agaiast  the  skies  - 


PSALM  93.  Ifta 

^;vwvvvyv*yv%vv*<vvvv%«»»vvvvvv%/*/*«vv%>%(**i'*'*' 
Foamiogat  beaven,  tbey  rage  with  wild  cnminotioll. 
But  hearen's  high  arches  scorn  the  fweUiiig  ocean. 

3  Ye  tempftsts,  ragc'botDore;  ye  floods  be  ntill; 
And  the  mad  iforld  submissiire  to  his  will : 
6uiJt  on  bis  truth,  bis  church  must  ever  stand ; 
Firm  are  his  promisee,  and  strong  bis  hand: 
fiee  hts  own  sons, when  the/appear  before  him. 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  wWfettr  adore  him. 

PSALM  93.-^  Part.  ,P.  M.    [«] 

1  -    r  I  iHE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
X    And  royal  state  maintains, 

jHis  head  with  awful  glories  crowned ; 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light, 
Begirt  with  sovereign  niie;ht, 

^And  ray8  of  majesty  around. 

S        Upheld  by  thy  commands. 

The  i^orld  securely  stands ; 
jlnd  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  ward ; 

Thy  thi'one  was  fixM  on  high. 

Before  the  starry  sky ; 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

S       In  vain  the  nMsy  crowd, 

Like  billows  fierce  and  Iou<{, 

Against  thine  crapiro  rage  and  roar ; 
In  vain,  with  angry  spite, 
The  surly  nations  fight, 

Andjiash  like  .waves  against  the  shoFe. 

i.       Let  flooils  and  nations  ragf^ 
And  all  theirport'ers  engage : 

l,ct  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky ; 
The  terrors  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madness  down ; 

Thy  throne  forever  stands  on  high. 

5       Thy  promises  are  true, 
Thy  grace  is  ever  n^w ; 


jeo  PSALM  94. 

There  fix'd,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove  : 
Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 
~      Hhall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
Hn4  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 

.«".  *#*  Repeat  thefoykrtb  stmnza^  if  necessary m 

^^ ,-, 

PSALM  94.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

Ver.  1, 2,  7—14.  Saints  chastised^  and  sinners 
destroyed ;  or^  insttudive  afflictions* 

1  /A  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs,  , 
KJ  Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud ; 

Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs. 
Let  justice  stnite  the  proud.  * 

2  They  say^  *'  The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears  :** 

When  will  the  fools  be  wise ! 
Can  be  be  deaf,  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
'      "  Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes  ? 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain. 

And  they  shall  feel  his  power ;      [yain, 
'  His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod ; 
Thy  providences  and  thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

5  Blest  is  the  roan  thy  bands  cha'stise, 

And  to  his  duty  draw  i 
Thy  scourges  make  thy  childron  wise. 
When  they  forget  thy  law. 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saintSt 

Nor  his  own  promise  break ; 
Hepardoos  his  inheritance, 
For  their  Redeemer's  Fake. 


PSALM  94,  95.  191 

PSALM  94.— «d  Part.    C.  M,    [b] 

"Ver.  i&^^$.  God  our  support  and  comfort ;  of^ 

dtlix^tranuftom  temptation  and  ptrtttviian, 

1  T^HO  will  arise  and  plead  ms  right 

W   Against  my  namenwiB  foes? 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  uolte. 
And  all  ny  hopes  oppose. 

2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help. 

Sustained  my  fainting  head. 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt. 
My  soul  amongst  the  dead. 

S  "  Alas !  my  sliding  feet,"  I  cry'd ; 
Thy  ]>romi9e  was  my  prop : 
Tliy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side ; . 
Thy  spirit  bore  me  up. 

j%  /While  multitudes  of  mournful  thougkti 
Within  my  bosom  koII, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faoltr 
Thy  comforts  cheer  mysouK       ' 

5  Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise, 
And  frame  pernicious  laws ; 
But  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies^ 
He  will  defeod  my  cause. 

€  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 
Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  uod  shall  judge  the  proo^ 
And  cut  the  sinners  off. 

PSALM  95.— C.  M.  t*! 
Aptabn  before  pn^er, 
1  QING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's.iian«» 
O  And  in  his  strength  rejoice ; 
When  his  salvation  is  oar  theme, 
Exalted  be  ourvpice. 


192  T8AIM  95. 

2  With  tfaRoka  appl^ach  his  awfoi  sight. 
And  psalms  of  honoursing ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  migbt, 
Thg  whole  creation's  King. 

S  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know  ] 
How  mean  their  nature  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 
When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

4  Earth,  with  its  caverns,  dark  and  deep. 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand : 
He  (Ix'd  the  seas  what  boun/ls  to  keep, 
And  where  the  hilts  must  stand. 

5  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore;.  . 

Come,  kneel  before  his  .face : 
O  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  bis  grace ! 

6  Now  is  the  time ;  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request ;. 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath  and  swear, 
**  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest" 

ami.  .    ■■■  -    I    I  ■    ■!  I  ■■    « 

PSALM  95.--S.  M.    [*] 

A  Psalm  before  Sermon, 
1  /^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
Vy  And  hymns  of  glory  sing : 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

%  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown ; 

He  gav«$  the  seas  their  bound ;    « 
^    The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 

And  all  the  solid  ground. 

-^  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 
Come,  bow  boi>re  llie  Lord  : 


We  are  his- works,  anil  not  our  owiiy 
He  form'd  ud  by  hit  word. 

4  Tonfay  attend  his  voice, 

^or  Jare  provoke  his  rod ; 
€^me,  like  tne  people  of  his  cholM, 
And  own  your  gracious  Ood. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse  '  • 

The  language  of  his  grace. 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubbom  J<li9, 
Tiiat  unbelieving  race ; 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest. 

Will  lift  his  hand,  and  swear, 
'*  You  that  despis'd  my  promised  rest* 
**  Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

P8 AliM  95.—  L.  M.  Ver.  1, 2, 3, «— 11.  [»] 
fJanaan  lost  through  unbelitf;  or,  a  warluang 

to  delaying  sinnert, 
1  /^OME,-  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
^^  A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King,  rehearse 
His  honours  in  exalted  verse. 

S  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord,  ' 
TTho  ffam'd  our  natures  with  his  word: 
He  is  our  shepherd ;  we  the  sheep 
His  ipercy  chose,  bis  pastures  keep* 

5  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  tpnlay, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey : 
Nor  let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  aiMl  plagues  that  Israel  knew» 

4  Israel,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace. 
Tempted  their  Maker  te  his  face ; 
A  faithless,  unbelieving  brood, 
That  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  OoA 


194  PSALM  9€. 

5  Thus  saitfa  the  Lord,  *'.lIow  false  they 

prove!  ' 

' "  Forget  my  power ;  abuse  mj  love ;  | 

"  Since  they  despise  my  rest,  I  swear 

"  Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there.** 

6  [Look  backf  ray  soul,  with  holy  dreads 
And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead ; 
Attend  the  offered  grace  tp-<lay, 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by,  delay. 

7  Seize  the  kind  prqinise,  while  J  t  waits. 
And  march,  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates : 
Believe,  and  take  the  promis'iT  rest. 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest.] 

PSALM  96.— C.  M.    Ver.  1,  10,  kc.    [»] 

.      ChrisPsfirst  and  second  coming. 
1  ^ING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
O  Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue : 
His  n,ew-discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

-t  Say  t®  the  Bations,  Jesus  reigtis, 
God's  own  almighty  Son ; 
His  power  the  linking  world  sustains. 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne.    • 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen ; 
Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green, 

4  Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 

The  islands  of  the  sea ;    ■ 
Te  mo'uauias,  sink,  ye  vallies,  rise. 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  vray* 

"*  Behold,  he  comes !  he  comes  to  )>le8S 
The  nations  as  their  God ; 


PSALH  96.  I9S 

To  shew  the  worid  Jib  ri^teonsnesSy 
And  send  ids  troth  abroad. 

6  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  deaff». 
And  bid  the  world  draw  near. 
How  will  the  guilty  uations  dread 
To  see  their  Judge  appear ! 


PSALM  96.— L.  P.  M.    [•] 

TheGodofiheGtiUUes, 

i  T   !ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raitt, 
I  J  To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  pmlse. 

To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name ; 
His  glory, let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim* 

•  The  Jieatheus  know  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word  ; 

Among  us  is.  Jxehotaq  known ; 
Our  worship  shall  no  more  be  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  bands  have  made^ 
Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 

5  He  framM  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky,     » 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

And  reigns  complete  in  jglory  there 
His  beams  are  majesty  andUght ; 
His  beauties,  how  divhiely  bright ! 

His  temple,  how  divinely  ftur  I 

A  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  ho» 
Wheu  earth  shall  feci  his  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name  • 
Th^  shall  the  raee  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness,  •**; 

And  in  his  courts  kls  grace  procl»S»* 


196      .         PSAUf  97. 

PSAIiM  97.— 1st  Part.    L.  M.     [«] 
Ver.  1-^.     Christ  reigning  in  Aeooea,  mi 
coming  to  judgment. 

1  TTE  reigns !  the  "Lord  tiie  Saviour  reigns ! 
JLA.  Praise  him  io  evangelic  strains ; 
I^t  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  I>eep  are  bis  counsels  and  unknown  4 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  thnme : 
Though  gloomy  clouds  bis  way  surround^ 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

5  Id  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  be  comes !  . 
Shakes  the  tirfde  earth  and  cleaves  the 
Before  him  bums  devouring  fire,   [tombs 't 
The  mountains  melt^  the  seas  retire. 

S  His  enemies,  with  sore  dismay, 

Ifly  from  the  sight,  and  shun  the  day : 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  bigb. 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

_  PSALM  9T.— «d  Part.    li.  M.    {*} 

Ver.  6 — 9.    ChrisPs  inoamatimu 
1  npHE  Lord  is-come,  the  heavens  proclaim 
X   His  birth ;  the  nations  learn  his  name ; 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

%  All  ye  bright  anfoies  of  the  skies. 
Go  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies  I 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow. 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below.. 

d  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground. 
And  their  own  worshippers  confound : 
BtfMad^  shout,  but  Zion  sing, 
4.nd  earth  confess  her  sovereign 


PS.VLM  97.  199 

FSAIM  97/-^  Part.    L.  M.    [•]   ; 

Grace  and  glory, 

1  rriH'  Almiglity  reigns,  exalted  high, 
X    O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  tkv ; 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  hli  Mt, 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

ft  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame; 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friernb. 
And  from  the  snails  of  hell  defendi. 

d  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown. 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown ; 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  ilae, 
AxkA  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

4  Xtejpice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
Xbe  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord  ; 
None  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

■I  III  ■  ^..gum^^m^mmmmimmm 

PSA1.M,  97^C.  M.  [*1  Ver.  1,  S,  5— t,  II. 

ChrittU  ineamaiionj  and  the  lattjuigmtni, 

1  'XT'E  islands  of  the  northern  sea, 
X    Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns ; 
His  word  like  fire  prepares  his  way. 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

5  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hlllay 

And  makes  the  vallies  rise; 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  snUles, 
'  The  haughty  sinner  dies. 

S  The  heavens  his  rightful  power' proclaifli! 
The  idol  gods  around 
Fill  their  ownk  worshippers  wit 
And  Mtlgr  t»  ithe  i^un^* 


Its  PSALM  98. 

4  Adoring  angr]^,  at  his  birth. 

Made  the  Redeemer  known  : 
Tbnk  shall  he  come  in  jndge  the  earth. 
And  augel^  giiard  his  throne. 

5  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And  bills  and  seas  retire ; 
^  His  children  take  their  unknown  fligbt. 
And  leave- the  world  on  fire. 

6  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 

For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
Shall  rise  and  spripg  in  worlds  unknown, 
'     And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

PSALM  98.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [*J 

Praise  far  the  gospel. 

1  fTIO  our  almighty  MaJcer,  God,     ' 
X    New  honours  be  addressed ; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad. 
And  makes  the  nations  bless'd. 

S  He  spake  the  word  to  Abra^m  first, 
His  truth  fulfils  his  grace ; 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  Utist, 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

S  Let  the  whole  ^rth  his  love  proclaioi 
With  all  her  different  tongues ; 
And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
Id  melody  and  songs. 


PSALM  98.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [»] 
The  MutiahU  coming  and  kingdom,       "* 

JOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King : 
Let  e^ry  heart  prepare  him  room, 
Aofl  neavtD  and  naturg'siagi 


P6ALM  99.  199 

2  Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Saviour  reigns ! 
Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
'Whilr  £eids  anJ  Aoods,  rocks,  hills  and   \ 
Bepeat  the  sounding  joy.  [plaint 

S  JlTo  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  ilow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  HeTiiIes  the  world  with  truth  and  grace^  ' 
And  makes  the  natiohs  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness. 
And  viTonders  of  his  love. 

-PSA1.M  99.— Ist  Part.    S.  M.    [»] 
Christ's  kin^rdom  and  majesty, 
i       fTlHEGod  Jehovah  reigns, 
X   Let  all  the  nations  Dear ; 
Hiet  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  hnmbie  there. 

2      Jesos,  the  Saviour,  reigns ! 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord ; 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulfil  bis  word. 

t      In  Zion  is  bis  throne. 
His  honours  are  divine : 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known, 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 
4      How  holy  is  his  name ! 
How  terrible  his  praise! 
Justice  and  truth,  and  judgment  joui 
In  all  his  works  o/  grac*. 


'E 


PSALM  99.— fid  Part,    S.  M.    [»] 
j4  holy  God  woTshifped  wUh  reverence* 
"^XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  woTBhlp  at  hit  ff«i ; ' 


f»  PSAUTide. 

His  nature  is  all  holiness. 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

t      When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pny'4. 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

9.     Oft  he  forgave  their  sUs, 
Kor  would  destroy  their  race^ 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  knows, 
WLen  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4      Exalt  the  Iiord  our  God, 
Whose  grace  is  still  the  same : 
Still  h^s  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 


»i 


PSALM  100.— 1st  Part.     h.  M.    [»] 

A  plain  translation.    Praise  to  our  Creaior. 

4  "Y?^  nations  of  the  earth,  rejoice 

X  Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voicei 
With  ail  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

%  The  Lord  is  God ;  Hb  he  alone 
Both  life  and  breath  and  being  give ; 
We  ar*  his  work,  and  not  our  own  :^ 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

Z  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy. 
With  praises  to  his  courts  repair, 
And  make  it  your  divine  employ 
To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  thenu 

4  The  Lord  is  good ;  the  Lord  is  Wnds 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  fia4 
%i  inithftmD  age  toageen^oM. 


PSALH  100, 101.       sm 

PSALM  iOO.-«d  Put.    h.  21.    r*] 

▲  rAftAPHBABS. 

1  QING  to  the  Lord  with  joyfal  voicfti 
i3  Liet  eveiy  land  his  name  adore ; 
The  northern  isles  shall  send  the  noist 
Across  the  ocean  to  the  shore. 

S  Nations  attend  before  his  throne,  * 

Witli  solemn  fear,  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone : 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

3  His  sovereign  power,  without  oar  aid. 
Made  ns  of  clay,  and  fonn'd  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  stray'di 
H.e  brought*  us  to  his  fold  again. 

4  li^e  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Oar  gouls  and  all  oar  mortal  frame ; 
'What  lasting  bonoars  shall  we  rear, ' 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

$  We'll  croud  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs^ 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues^ 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  pndse-. 

^  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  commacd;  • 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  roiling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Ill     I  II 

PSALM  101.— L.  M.    [♦] 

1  ItyTERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song  ' 
Jjfx  And  since  they  both  to  thee  fa^n|f, 
My  graciom  God,  my  righteous  Klnjg-, 
Ta  thee  my  songs  asd  vows  VB  hring 


202  P&ALM  lOI. 

I 

2  If  I  am  mis'd  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsels  from^hy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

5  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide. 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside*. 

No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  mje, 
"Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage  and  strife, 
Shall  hie  companions  of  my  life ; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride. 
Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 

$  \V\l  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth  and  trust ; 
Thdmen  that  work  thy  holy  will, 
Shall  H)e  my  friends  and  favourites  still.] 

6  In  vain  shall  pinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flatt'Hikgor  malicious  lies; 
And  whili^  the  innocent  I  gual*d. 
The  bold  offender  shan't  be  spar'd. 

7  The  impious  crew,  that  factious  band, 

^  Shall  hide  their  beads^  or  quit  the  land ; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest,  ^ 
Where  I  have  power,  shall  be  suppressed. 

PSALM  101.— C.  M,     [*] 
A  psalm  for  a  tmuier  of  a  family, 

1  /^F  justice  and  of  grsfce  I  sing, 
V/  And  pa^iitmy  God  my  vows ; 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  Kinf^ 

Teach  me  to  rule  my  bouse. 

2  Ndw  to  my  tent,  O  God,  r^air, 

Ajid.Bake  thy  servapt  wise| 


PSAUVf  101  3as 

"VW  Boffer  nothing  near  me  there 
lliat  shall  eflfend  thine  eyes. 

5  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbour  wrongt 
By  falsehood  or  by  force, 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  tougHt 
I'll  thrust  them  from  my  doors. 

4  Pll  seek  the  faitliful  and  the  just, 

And  will  their  help  enjoy ; 
These  are  the  friends  that  I  shall  trmt^ 
The  servants  I'll  employ. 

5  The  trretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit 

I'll  not  endure  a  night : 
The  liar's  tongue  I'll  ever  hate. 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 

€  111  purge  my  family  around, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee ; 
'  So  shall  my  house  be«vef  found 
A  dweliing  fit  for  thee. 

PSALM  102.— 1st  Part,    C.  M.    [b] 

Vcr,  1—13,  20, 21.  Awraytr  of  the  agliO^ 
1  TTEAR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, 

XX  But  answer,  lest  I  die ; 

Hast  thou  not  boilt  a4hroDe  of  graoe, 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  ? 

S  Hy  days  are  wasted  like  the  smoke 
Dissolving  in  the  air ; 
Hy  strength  is  dry'd,  my  heart  is  broki^ 
And  sinking  iu  despair. 

9  Hy  spirits  flag,  like  withering  gran^ 
Burnt  with  excessive  heat; 
In  sectet  groans  my  minufceB  pMS*^ 
And  I  KTget  to  eat% 


««  PSALM  IOC 

4  As  on  8<mie  lonely  building's  top 
The  sparrow  tells  her  moan. 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joj  and  hope« 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone, 

&  Hy  soul  is  like  a  wilderness, 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl; 
There  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place. 
And  there  the  screaming  owl. 

6  Dark  dismal  thoughts  and  boding  fears 

Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast ; 
Hf  hile  sharp  reproaches  ivound  my  eftre. 
Nor  give  my  spirit  rest. 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 

And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
My  daily  bread  like  ashes  grows 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 

8  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy 

To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown ; 
Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  high. 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  locks  like  witber'd  leaves  appear ; 

And  life'fi  declining  light 
Gp6Ws  faint  as  evening  shadows  ar6. 
That  vanish  into  night. 

iO  But  thou  forever  art  the  same, 
,  O  my  eternal  God ! 
Ages  to  iDom^  shall  know  thy  nam^. 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad, 

11  TbMi  wilt  arise  and  shew  thy  ibce; 
Nor  win  my  Lord  delay  ' 
Beyonicl  th'  appointed  hour  of  ^nfie. 
That  long  expeMttd  ^y. 


PSALM  loe. 

1^  He  bears  bis  saints,  he  knows  jthair  crjr* 
And  by  mysterious  ways 
Kedeems  the  prisoners  dooro'd  to  die. 
And  fills  their  tongnes  witb  praise. 

FSAliM  102.-^d  Part    C.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  13—21. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  reetored. 

1  T  ET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejofcisi 
M-J  Behold  the  promis'd  hour ! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  moorning  vokt, 
And  comes  i'  exait  bis  power.. 

52  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 
Are  precious  in  our  eyes ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again. 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerasalem,  • 
And  stand  in  glory  there ; 
Nations  Ehall  bow  before  his  name, 
^nd  Icings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  9its  a  sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes ; 
He  hears  the  dying  prisoners  groaa» 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  souls  condemp'd  to  death ; 

And  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  shan't  be  said  that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead* 

And  left  on  long  record, 
"That  ages  yet  unborn  may  raeid. 
And  trust,  and  prai«e  the  Ijerd* 

I 


106         PSALM  102,  103; 

PSALM  102-—L.  M.    [b] 
Yet,  ^25—28.    Main?s  mortaUiy  aki  iJkrMfim 

eternity ;  or,  sainU  dU,  bvt  Christ  ana  ihm 

ehurch  live, 
i  TT  is  the  Lord  our  Sarioui's  hand 

X  Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  tfjce  ; 

Disease  and  death,  at  his  command. 

Arrest  us,  and  cut  short  our  days. 

S  Spare  uf,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
N(|-  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon ; 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 
And  mwt  tliy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

S  Yet  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 
This  thopght  our  sorrow  sliatl  assuags ; 
**  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live : 
*«  Christ  is  the  same  through  every  ag^.^ 

4  'Twashe  this  earth's  foundation  laid, 
Heaven  is  the  building  of  his  hand ; 

This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall 
Aftd  all  be  changM  at  his  command.  [Cade, 

5  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 
Like  garments,  shall  be  laid  aside : 

But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  higb^ 
Thy  church  forever'must  abide. 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live. 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reiga ; 
This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  the  dead  saints  be  rais'd  again. 

PSALM  103.— 1st  Part.   L.  M.    (»]^ 
V^er.  1—7.     Blessing  God  for  his  goodness  im 

soulandbddy, 
i  nLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 
XJ  Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove 
abroad ; 


F8AIM  IM*  SQ(I 

liet  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
in  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

'S  BlesSf  O  my  soal,  the  God  of  grace ; 
fits  fayouj*  claim  thy  highest  praise ; 
«t'hy  should  the  wonders  he  hathwroagh^ 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  'TIs  ^e,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  fior  crimes  whidi  thou  hasi  done ; 
..  Jie  owns  t^e  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  df  the  mind  he  heals« 
Jknd  cures  the  pa'ms  that  tiaiure  fedi, 
Kedeems  the  soul  from  heU,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  threat'ning  graves. 

5  Our  youth  decayed,  his  power  repairs ; 
His  mercy  crewns  our  growing  years  • 
fle  satisiiep  otir  mouth  with  good, 
And  &Us  our  hopes  with  heavenly  food 

6  He  sees  th^  oppressor  and  th'  opprest, 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 
But  wjtt  his  justice  more  display 

In  the  last  jgreat  rewarding  day. 

7  [His  power  he  shew'd  by  Moses'  hands, 
And  gave  to  israel  his  commands; 
But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 
To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son. 

8-  liet  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess, 
Xet  the  whole  eanb  adore  bis  grace : 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine.] 


^8  PSAUS  105. 

PSALM  103.— ed  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 

Ver.  8 — 18.    GodU  gentle  chastiiemetU  ; 
his  tender  mercif  to  hispeofU, 

1  rriHE  Lord,  howr  Wondrous  are  hia  ways  t 

X  How  firm  his  truih,how  large  his  gcac^e ! 
H6  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throae, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  knowa, 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
Tht  starry  heavens  above  our  heaid. 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

5  Not  half  ^o  far  hath  nature  plaeM 
The  rising  morning  from  the  wegt. 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves, 

i  How  slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise  I 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies : 
And  if  he  lets  his  anger  bonit 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  tural 

5  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines  : 
His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins : 
And  while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints. 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  Sq  fathers  their  young  sons  chastise. 
With  ge^itle  hands  and  melting  eyes ; 
The  children  weep  beneath  the  amart^ 
And  move  the  pity  of  their  hear(. 

FAVSX, 

T  The  mighty  God,  the  wise  and  jusrt. 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  daat ; 
And  will  no  heavy  loads  impose '  - 
B«.voiid  the  strength  th^t  he  hestowv*. 


PSALM    IM.  SM 

8  He  knows  how  soon  oar  natare  diet. 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies ; 
XJke  gmsf  we  spring,  and  die  as  sooo 
As  JBomiDg  flowers  that  fade  at  noon* 

9  Bat  his  otemal  love  is  sure 

To  all  the  saints,  and  sliall  endure; 
From  age  to  age  his  troth  shall  reign, 
Kor  chiljpen's  children  hope  in  vain. 

PSALM  108.— Ist  Part.    S.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  1-^T.    Praise /or  tpirUual  and  timpdrai 

mtreUt, 

1       r^  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  sonl ! 
\J  Let  aU  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  hie  name, 
Whose  favours  arf  divine. 

^      O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul. 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Porgotten  in  uothanlcfulness. 
And  without  praises  die. 

5      Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 
Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  malces  thee  young  a^ain. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When .ninsom'd  from  the  grave; 

He  that  redeemed  ray  sonl  from  hell 
Hath  soveseign  power  io  save. 

5  He  ^lls  the  poor  with  ^good ; 
He  gives  the  sulTerers  rest ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  pnm^ 
And  justice  for  th*  o^^presa'd. 


210  PSALM  103. 

6      His  wondroos  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
.  But  sent  the  world  his  troth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 


PSALM  lOS.—Sd  Part.     S.  M.    [*] 

Ver.  8— 18.    Abounding  compassion  of  Godf 

or,  mercy  in  the  midst  of  judgment. 

i       TV/TY  soul,  repeiat  his  prdSse, 
iyi.  Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
"Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  risCj        ^ 
So. ready  to  abate. 

ft      Ood  will  not  always  clmle ; 
And  when  his  strokes  are  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  Grimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  giiilt. 

5  High  as  the  heavens  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed.*    . 

4      His  power  subdues  our  sias, 
And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west^ 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

$      The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name*, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we  are  bat  dust, 

Scatter'd  with  every  breath ;  • 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind. 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 
\     Our  days  are  as  jhe  grass* 
^r  Uke  the  morning  flower; 


PSALM  103,  104.  sn 

\l  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

8      But  thy  compassiona.  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure ; 
And  ebildren's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

PSALM  103.— &1  Part.    S.   M.    [•] 
Ver.  19 — A    God's  universal  dominion  ;  or, 

angels  praise  the  Lord, 
1     TflHE  Ix>rd,  the  sovereign  King, 
X   Hath  fix'd  his  throne  on  hign ; 
O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  miee, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

t      lite  angels,  great  in  might, 
And  swift  to  do  bis  will. 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear. 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 

8      XiCt  the  bright  hosts  who  wait 
The  orders  of  their  KiAg, 
And  guard  his  dhurches  when  they  pray. 
Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 

4      While  all  his  wondrous  works 
,       Through  his  vast  kingdom  shew 
Their  Maker's  glory,  tU)u,  my  soal, 
Shall  sing  his  graces  too* 

.  PSALM  104.— L.  M.    {•] 

The  glory  of  God  in  erealion  and  profridenee. 
1  T\>|"Y  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise : 
J-TX  When  cloth'd  in  his  celestial  rays. 
He  in  full  majesty  appears. 
And,  like  a  robe,  his  glpty  wears. 

ITGTE. — ^Tbi9  paalm  may  be  s>jng  to  i  diflferent  mctte, 
bx  adding  the  two  followii^  lines  to  e  very  ituxa,  vis  4 
•(BrtaiU  the  Lordt  nhnU  tongiu  ca^fram* 
An  equal  honour  to  kit  namt .'}    .^ 


812  PBALH  104. 

S  The  heavens  are  for  bis  curtains  spread ; 
Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed : 
Clouds  are  liis  chariot,  when  be  fiieg 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

5  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires. 
His  ministers  are  flaming  fires ; 
And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  movo 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world^s  foundations  by  bis  hand 
Are  pois'd,  and  shall  forever  stand;.     . 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 

Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  was  cover'd  with  the  flood. 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood. 
He  thunderM,  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  conveyM  by  seeret  veins, 

^     They  spring  on  hills,  and  drench  the  plains* 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow^ 
And  cheer  the  vallies  as  they  go ; 
Tame  heifers  there  their  thirst  allay. 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

$  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  thabriq]rt 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink ; 
Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raiae, 
And  €hide  our  silence  in  his  praise^ 

FAirSE  I  . 

9  God,  from  his  Cioudy  cisterns,  pours 
On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  showers  ; 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field;j 
^  thousand  joyful  Uessmgs  yield. 


PSALM  104.  215 

10  He  makes  the  gressy  food  arise, 
And  giFes  the  cattle  large  suppiies'; 
'With  herbs  'or  man,  of  yarioiis  power. 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

11  Fhat  noble  fruit  the  vines  produee ! 
The  olive  yields  an  useful  juice ; 

Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  generous  wiaei 
With  inward  joy  our  faces  &ne. 

a  O  bless  his  name,  ye  people,  fed 
With  nature's  chief  supporter,  bread ; 
Whil^  bread  your  vital  strength  impartf. 
Serve  him  with  vigour  in  your  hearts. 

TkVSM   II. 

15  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands, 
Itais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands ; 
Ktds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  flv. 
And  huild  their  nests  secure  on  high. 

14  To  craggy  hills  ascends  the  goat  ^ 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  foot 
The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  ^ives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15  He  sets  Uie  sun  his  circling  race. 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face ; 
And,  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day. 
Calls  out  Wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lio6s  lead  their  young  abroad. 
And,  roaring,  ask  their  meat  fron)  God ; 
Bat  when  the  morning  beams  arise. 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose : 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  tliat  sweet  relief 
Frtm  tiresome  toil  aud  wasting  grief. 


214  PSALM  104^ 

18  How  strange  thy  works !  bow  great  thy 
And  every  land  thy  riches  fill :        [skill ! 
Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
TThis  spacious  eailli  is-fuli  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  J^lories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep. 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  sloi^. 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way. 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play ; 
There  dwells  the  huge  leviathan. 
And  foams  and  sports  in  spite  of  maa. 

PAUSE  III. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  Almighty  l»ord. 
All  nature  rests  upon  toy  word, 

And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  staad. 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand.    ' 

2£  While  each  receives  his  different  food. 
Their  cheerful  looks  proij ounce  it  good  ; 
Bagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

^  But,  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  moom. 
And,  dying,  to  their  dust  i-etura ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign  ; 
Life,  breath  and  spirit  all  are  thine. 

^  Tet  thoii  canst  breathe  on  dust  again. 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  me^i  \ 

*    A  wor^  of  thy  creating  breath 

Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

95  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might. 
Are  honour'd  with  his  own  delight : 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  I 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  prai9e« 


PSALM  ion.  216 

2^  Xhe  earth  stands  tremWiDg  at  thy  strokt* 
^nd  at  tfay  touch  the  mountains  smoke ;  • 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  Csce, 
Asd  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grao^. 

2T  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet ;  , 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ^ 
Till  U  expire  in  endless  joy. 

%8  lifhile  haughty  sinners  die  accnrtt. 
Their  glory  bury'd  in  tlie  dust, 
I  tb  my  God,  my  heavenly.  Khig, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 


m0m 


PSAL.M  105.— Abridged.    C.  M.    [•]    ' 
God^s  conduct  to  Israel,  and  the  plagueg  of  ^ 

Egypt. 
1.  /^  IVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  mau^ 
vT  And  tell  the  worjd  his  grace ; 
Sound  thfough  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fiunti 
That  aU  may  £eek  his  face. 

S  His  covenant  inrhich  he  kept  ia  mind 
For  numerous  ages  past. 
To  numerous  ages,  yet  behind, 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 

d  He  sware  to  Abrah'm  and  his  seed, 
And  made  the  blesHing  sure ; 
Geatiles  the  ancient  proAiise  read. 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4  *'^  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  btest,*^ 

(Said  the  Almighty  voice) 
^  And  Canaan's  land  shall  be  their  rest, 
"  Tlie  type  of  heavenly  joys."  * 

5  [How  large  the  grant !  how  rich  the  grace « 

To  give  them  Canaan's  land, 


Mt  PSALlf  105. 

When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  little  feeble  band  I 

%  lake  pilgrims,  thro'  the  countries  round. 
Securely  they  remoY'd ; 
And  haughty  kings,  that  on  them  frown'd, 
Severely  he  reprov'd. 

7  ^  Tbnch  mine  anointed,  and  mine  arm 
**  Shall  soon  revenge  the  wrong : 
**  The  mail  Uiat  does  my  prophets  ham, 
**  Shall  know  their  God  is  strong." 

$  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 
Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  : 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age. 
And  be  th'  Almigh^'s  care.] 

PAUSE    I. 

9  When  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints, 

And  thus  provoked  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent,  at  their  complaints,. 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  call'd  for  darkness ;  darkness  caiut 

Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood ; 
He  turn'd  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 
>  Through  the  whole  country  spread 
And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies,  rise 

About  the  monarch's  bed.  ^ 

1ft   Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces 
The  tenfold  vengeance  flew ; 
I^ocusts  in  swarms  devoured  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

IS  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke 
The  flower  of  Egypt  dy'd ; 


PSALM  1M.  SIT 

The  strength  of  every  house  wu  brokt, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage. 

Not  put  the  charch  in  fear ; 
lirael  mast  live  through  every  age. 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

-  PAVSB  II. 

15  llins  were  the  tribes  from  bondage 

brought^ 
And  left  the  hated  ground : 
-  Bach  some  Egyptian  spoils  had  got. 
And  not  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himself  choBe  out  their  way, 

And  mark'd  their  joumies  right ; 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 

17  They  thirst ;  and  waters  from  the  rock 

In  rich  abundance  flow, 
And  following  still  the  coarse  they  took 
«  Han  all  the  desert  through. 

18  O  wondrous  stream !  Q  blessed  typ« 

Of  ever-flowing  grace ! 
So  Christ  our  rock  maintains  our  life 
Through  all  this  wilderness^ 

19  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almighty  han^ 

The  chosen  tribes  possess'd 
Canaan,  tbe  rich,  the  promisM  land, 
And  Uiere  enjoy'd  their  rest. 

90  Tbeii  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage» 
The  church  renounce  her  feift ; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  b«  th'  AUnighty's  care. 


218  PSALM  106. 

WV«/VWWW««VVV%iVVWWVV%VWVWWX.VV«A««M« 

PSALM  106.— L.  M.    Ver.l— 5.    [*] 

Praisf  to  God ;  or,  communion  wUf^  saints* 

1  nnO  God  the  great,  the  ever  bless'd, 

X   Let  songs  of  honoar  be  address'd ; 
His  mercy  fim  forever  stands ! 
"  Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways  ? 
Who  shall'  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise  ? 
Blest  are  tl^e  souls  that  fear  tliee  stiU, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 

5  llemelnber  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's  ra-fee,  thy  chosen  seed ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 
And  aid  their  iriumphs  with  my  voice !  ' 
This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be  '    • 
Join'd  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thee. 

PSALM  106.— S.  M.    [*] 

Ver.  7;  8, 12—14,  43—48.    Israel  puni^ed 

andpardoived;  or,  God^s  unchangeable  lot€» 

1  r^OD  of  eternal  love, 

\jr  How  fickle  are  our  ways ! 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  ot  grace ! 

2  They  saw  thy  wonden*  wrought, 
And  then  thy  praise  they  sung ; 

But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot. 
And  munnur'd  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believe  his  word, 
While  rocks  with  rivers  flow ; 

Now^  witii  their  lusts  provoke  iht  Lord. 
And  he  redue'd  them  low. 


r^^Ml^n  they  mournM  their  tolf. 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans  5 
Bmught  his  own  covenant  to  h..  thoogktt. 
And  callM  them  still  his  sons. 
5     Their  names  were  in  his  book,    >• 
,   He  sav'd  them  from  their  to^ 
Oft  he  chastis'd,  but  ne'er  forso* 
The  people  that  be  chose, 
fi      Let  Israel  bless  the  liord. 
AVho  lov'd  their  ancient  race; 
And  christians  join  the  solemn  word, 
Amm  to  all  the  praise.  ^ 

■    TjcATTVt  lOT.— 1st  Part,   li-  M.    l"] 
,   ^Itrflo  C«maan.  a.ul  d.ri«luiH5  (>  *»»*». 
{"■^  I VB  U.aX  to  God ;  he  reigns  .lK,ve , 
*  GKnda™histl.oaghls.  his  name. s love  i. 

His  mercy,  ages  past  have  k°own, 

And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 
2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 

The  wonders  of  his  grace  record- 
;    Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  cho^'^ 

And  ^scu'd  from  their  ?»S^^y /"«•• 
S  rWhen  God's  almighty  arm  had  broke 
ffiffetters  and  th'  Egyptian  yol^e. 

A  wild  and  solitary  ground . 

4  There  they  could  find  no  leading  road, 
Nor  city  tor  a  fix'd  abode ; 

Kor  foo^  nor  fountain  to  assuage 
Their  burning  tliirst,  or  hunger  s  ra.cj 

5  In  their  distress  to  God  "'ey  'JT'^^U  , 
*  God  was  their  Saviour  ^"'^  J^%  6»^„d -. 

He  led  «J'«i'."n^^»\:TaS  P-"' 
fTwas  the  rigUt  paUi  lo  *^a»       ^ 


PSALM  1  ©7. 

6  Thus  whea  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke,  and  Satan's  chaiBV 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 
A  dangerous  and -a  tiresome  plaee. 

T  He  feedfl  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
.    He  guides  our  foot^ps,  lest  we  stray ; 
^  He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

4  O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  works!  how  kind  his  ways 

^  Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

PSALM  lOT.— 2d  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 

Corrtetionfor  sm^  atid  release  btf  prayer, 
1  T?ROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name: 

X    God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  saint : 
\    He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food. 

And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 

5  But  if  their  hearts  rebel,  and  rise 
Against  the  God  that  rules  the  skies ; 

*  If  they  reject  his  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord ; 

3  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground, 
-.    And  ho  deliverer  shall  be  found : 

Laden  with  grief,  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 

4  ^len  to  the  Lord  ihey  raise  their  cries; 
He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise, 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade 

,  That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head.    # 

5  He  cuts  the  bai-s  of  brass  in  two, 
Aad  leU  the  sniKng  prisoMNrs  tftffooi^  i 


PSAMf  167.  m 

Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief. 
And  gives  the  laboaring  seal  relief. 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  worics  !  how  kind  bis  ways! 
Jjet  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise.    . 

PSAIiM  lOT.-^  Pftrt.    L.  U.    [•] 

InUmpcranu  punished  and  pardoned:  or^  « 

pBabnfor  iic  glutton  tmd  the  drunkard. 
1  XTAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasores  bent, 
V    Prepares  for  his  own  punifhraent! 
What  pains,  what  loatiiaome  maladies 
From  liyLury  and  lust  arise*. 

t  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 
Vet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste ; 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost. 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

5  llie  glutton  groans,  and  loathes  to  eat'; 

His  ^ul  abhosrs  delicious  meat ; 
'  Nature,  with  heavy  loads  oppressed, 
■Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help,  with  earnest  ary  I 
Be  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  theii 

breath, 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

5  No  med'cine  could  eflfect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  stire ; 
Tlie  deadly  sentence  God  repeals ; 

Be  sends  his  soy'reign  word,  and  heals. 

C  O  may  the  -sons  of  men  record 
TliA  wqmivonA  gpoduatfi  of  tb«'  li^rd ! 


tt2  PSALM  107. 

And  let  their  thankful  o^rings  prove 
How-  tfa^  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

PSALM  107.— 4th  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 
iijhliverance  from  stormt  and  thipwreek ;  ar^ 

the  teaman^s  song^ 
il  TTTOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
'    VV    His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad^ 
I    Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
■    The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 

S  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  Wind, 
Till  God  commands,  and  tempests  rise^ 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 

S  Now  to  the  heavens  they  moui|t  amain ; 
Kow  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again : 
What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  feel. 
And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel ! 

4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry  r    . 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 

'    And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage^; 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage : 
'TIS  calm ;  and  sailors  smile  to  see 

*i    The  haven  where  they  wish'd  to  be.' 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

•    The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
Liet  them  their  private  offerings  bring;, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sijig. 


PSALM  10T.—C.  M.    [*] 

The  mariner^s  psalm, 

§  rjlHY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord^ 
•     X  Thy  wonders  in  ijieiL^Sh 


FS  ALM  107. 

The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  trade  in  floating  ships. 

S  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 
And  swell  the  towering  waves; 
The  men,  astonish'd,  mount  the  skiet. 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

3  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again : 
•   £ach  like  a  tottering  dninkard  reels, 
And  Cnds  his  courage  va:n. 

4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 

They  pant  with  flnttering  breath; 
And,  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore, 
£xpect  immediate  death.] 

5  Tlien  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries ; 

He  hears  their  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies. 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears. 

And  see  the  storm  allay'd : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears^; 
There  let  their  vowis  be  paid. 

7  Tis  God  that  brings  thera  safe  to  land ; 

lict  stupid  mortals  know 
That  waves  are  under  bis  command. 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

S  O  that  the  sons  of  man  would  praise 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 

*  And  those  that  sec  thy  wondroas  wayt^ 
Thy  wondrous  lovereeord. 


224  PSALM  107. 

PSAMf  107.— Last  Part.    I/.  M.    [•) 
Colonies  planted ;  or,  nations  blessed  Sc  punished* 

A  Psalin  for  New-England. 

WHEN  Godfprovok'd  with  daring  cnmes, 
Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times 
He  tnms  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  rivers  from  the  land. 

X  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  witheFd  mountains  greea. 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

S  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey. 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they, 
He  bids  th'  oppressed  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  tovhis  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they, plant, 
Wliose  yearly  fruits  supply  their  want: 
•Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks* 

5  Thus  they  are  blest :  but  if  they  sin. 
He  lets. the  heathen  nations  in  ; 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands, 
Their  children  die  by  barbarous  hands. 

6  Their  captive  sons,  exposed  to  scorn,, 
I   Wander  unpitied  and  forlorn ; 

:    The  country  lies  unfenoM,  until  I'd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  fieid, 

7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
I  Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns  ; 

Again  he  makes  their  cities  thdve. 
And  bids  the  dying  ai>j«heB  live.] 

8  The  righteous,  with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  providwier  -^ " 


PSALH  I'O.  227 

And  toDgues  of  atheisto  ik\^  throae 
iaiasjpkdm^  the  Ch>d  that  ^L^t^ce       ' 

9  How  few  with  pious  care  re  Son, 
These  wondroas  dealings  of 'ccss. 

Bot  wise  observers  «ill  sb^Uhall'ipwai. 
The  Lord  is  holy,  jnst  and  ki^  ^^^  7^ 

PSALM  109-— C.  M.    K^^t 
Ver.  1 — 5,  31.    Ixne  to  en^mia  /r^:^ 

ample  of  Qirist. 
1  /^  OD  of  ray  merey  and  my  f  raise, 
\jr  Thy  glory  is  my  song, 
Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

Z  When  In  the  form  of  mortal  bmu     ^ 
Thy  Son  on  earth  was  (oand. 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vaim 
'it'hey  compass'd  hira  around. 

5  Their  miseries  his  compassion  mofe, 
Their  peace  he  still  pursuM ; 
Xliey  rendtT  hatred  for  his  love,  , 
And  evil  for  his' good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause  > 
y«t  with  his  dying  breath 
Ik  pray'd  for  murderers  on  his  cfo38, 
Aiid  blessed  hia^  foes  in  deiitb. 

n  JLord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shiae 

In  vain  before  mine  eyes  ? 
'  Give  me  a  soul  a4un  to  thine, 

To  love  mine  tnemies. 

•  The  Lord  shall  od  my  side  engage, 
And  in  my  Sayiour's  name 
I  shall  defeat  the^  pride  and  ra^a* 
Wlio  elacder  ai^d  eoademn* 


224  pg/FSALM  110. 

PSAMf  10T,f-*^t  Part.     L.  M.    m 

Colon^esplmted,f^^  ,y<^e„  ^y  ^/je  gospe/. 
A  Ps/the  eternal  Father  spake 

WHENGChrist  the  Son:  "  Ascend  and^^l 
Scour  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
He  turns  6es  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

-^**  ^^^ii  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed ; 
%  His  wcy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 

Ar^all  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
y^  "  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

•*^     5  "  That  day  shall  shew  thy  power  is  great, 
*^  When  saints  sb^U  flock  with  willing 

minds, 
**  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple  gate, 
"  "Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines.'* 

4  O  blessed  power  !  O  glorious  day  I 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Bxceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

'  PSALM  110.— 2d  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 

The  kingdom  and  prieHhood  of  Christ,     •  . 

1  npHUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea    ] 

X   Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore'  * 
**•  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
"  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more^ 

2  '*  Aaron  and  all  his  tons  must  die^. 
-**'  But  everlasting  life  is  tliiue, 

'*  To  save  forever  those  that  fly    ' 
"  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

5  **  By  me  Melchizedek  was  made 

"  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once ; : 
"And  thou,  my  heavenly  priest,  shall  plead, 
^  Afid  thoii,  my  kui;|,  shalt  rule  my  soot.'^ 


I 


PSALM  110*  tftl 

4  Jesus,  the  priest,  ascends  his  throne, 
While  eouosels  of  eternal  peace, 
BetHreen  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceed  with  honour  and  succefis. 

5  Tiuo'  the  whole  earth  bis  reign  shall  spread^ 
Add  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel ; 
Tlien  shall  be  judge  the  rising  dead. 

And  send  the  guilty  world  to  bell. 

6  Though  while  be  treads  his  glorious  way; 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood. 
Tile  sufferings  of  that  dreadful  day . 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 


« 


\ 


BAI.M  110.— C.  M.     l»] 
U  kingdom  and  priesthood, 

*ir  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne, 
thy  Father  sit : 
thy  power  be  knovm, 

.  thy  foes  submit. 

iers  shall  thy  gospel  do  t 
iverts  shall  8urpa!>r8 
;rous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
wa  thy  soTereign  grace. 

^^^  4h  pronounced  a  firm  decree, 

changes  what  he  swore  ; 
raal  shall  thy  priesthopd  be,  ) 
i^hen  Aaron  is  no  more. 

K  ^    ielchizedek,  that  wondrous  prieft^ 
*  That  king  of  high  degree, 
"  That  holy  man,  who  Abraham  blest, 
"  Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

9  JesuB  onr  priest  forever  lives 
To  plead  for  us  above  y 


828  PSALM  HI. 

Jesas  our  Kiag  forever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  beail. 
And  his  high  throne  maintaia  ; 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

■»i .  i  '    ■      ■  ■  .III 

PSALM  111.— 1st  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 

The  tt^isdom  6fG<td  in  his  works. 

t  QONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
O  To  my  almighty  God ; 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongoe. 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

£  How  great  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought 

How  glorious  m  our  sight ! 

Good  men  in  every  a|;e  tiave  sought  I 

His  wonders  with  delight.  j 

S  How  most  exact  is  nature's  fram^ !  ' 

How  wise  th'  eternal  Mind !  . 

His  counsels  never  change  the  sclieme 
That  his  first  thoughts  designed. 

i  When  he  redecEmM  his  chosen  soni^    • 

He  fix'd  his  covenant  sure : 
. ;  The  oniers  that  his  lips  pronounce, 

To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  lime,  a^d  earth  and  stieSr 
Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim ; 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise. 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

JB  To  fear  tky  power^  to  trust  thy 
Is  eur  divipest  skill ; 
And  heJs  the  wisest  ofottrraee. 
That  best  obeys  thy  ^ffSi. 


PSALM  111,  112.         SM 

PSALM  111.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    £•] 
The  perfeeHom  of  God. 

\jr  Diemand  oar  noblest  soogs ; 
Let  his  asflembled  saints  nnite 
'their  harmony  of  tongaet.        ' 

S  Great  is  tlie  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  giyes  his  children  food  ; 
;  And,  ever  raindfal  of  his  word, 

He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  BSs  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  eam^ 

To  seal  his  covenant  sure ; 
I  Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  Thc^  that  would  grow  divinely  wise 

Must  with  his  fear  begin, 
\  Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lief 
In  hating  every  sin. 

PSALM  llS^Ii.  P.  M.    [•] 

The  blesnngt  of  the  liberal  mon. 

1  fTIHAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  kw%  . 
X  Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law : 

fiBs  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renowned ; 
'  His  bouse  the  seat  of  wesith  shall  be, 
• .  An  inexfaansted  treasorv. 

And  with  successive  honours  oamtNL 

5  Wb  libera]  favours  he  extends : 
To  some  he  gives,*  to  others  lends; 

A  generous  pit^  fiUs  his  mind : 
Tetwbat  ius  enarity  impairs. 
Be  saves  by  prudence  in  a&irs, 

And  thus  he^i  iiitt  tft  all  mmldOL 


230  PSALM  112. 

S  His  hands,  whii«  they  his  alnas  bestow'ii. 
His  glory^B  futiire  harvest  sow'd : 

The  sweet  remembrance  ©f  the  jast, 
liike  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs. 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

4  Beset  with  threatening  dangers- round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground : 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up : 
The  soul  that's  fiU'd  with  virtue's  light 
?  Shines  hrightest  in  affliction's  night ; 
And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  hope. 

PAUSE.      [b] 

5  [5  III  tiditigs  never  can  surprise 
His  heart  that  fix'd  on  God  relies. 

Though  waves  and  tempests  roar  arou  nd : 
Safe  on  a  rock  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 

6  The  wicked  shall  fcis  tritimph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony, 

To  find  their  expectations  cross'd : 
They  and  their  envy,  pride  and  spite. 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 
.  And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost.] 

PSALM  112.—L.  M.    [*] 
The  blessings  ofthepioxis  and  charitabU. 
1  fTIHRICE  happy  man  who  fears  the  IiorcL 
X  Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his 
Honour  and  peace  his  (*ays  attend,  {word: 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

^  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
To  works  of  mercy  still  ioclin'd ; 


PSALH  11£/  2dr 

He  lends  the  poor  some  presetit  aid, 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be'repaid. 

S  When  times  grow^  dark,  and  tidings  spiMi^, 
That  fill  his  neighbours  round  with  drea4« 
His  heart  is^  arm'd  against  the  fear, 
For  God  with  all  his  power  is  there, 

4  His  soul,  well  fixM  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heaveuly  courage  from  his  word ; 
Amidst  the  darkness  light  shall  rise. 

To  cheer  his  hearty  ana  bless  his  eyes. 

5  He  hath  dispers'd  his  alms  abroad, 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God ; 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
While  envious  sinners  fret  in  vain. 

'  .   ■  ■■■  ■  ■  . ,   . 

PSALM  112.— C.  M.    [*] 

Idberaliiy  rewarded, 

1  TTAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 

XX.  And  follows  his  commands, 
Who  lends  the' poor  without  reward, 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

t  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 
To  all  the  sons  of  need ;  ' 
8o  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seeiL 

,S  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 
His  well  established  mind ; 
His  soul  to  God,  bis  refuge,  flies. 
And  leaves  his  fears  b&nd. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress,     • 
Some  beams  of  ll^t  shall  shine. 
To  shew  the  world  bis  righteousness 
And  give,  him  peace  divine.   . 


29^  TBAUi  n$. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 
Remain  before  |be  Lor4 ; 
]p[onour  on  eftrUi,  and  joys  above. 
Shall  be  h|s  siH^  reward. 

'      PSAIiM  IIS^L.  P.  M.    W  ' 

The  majesHf  md  conde$unsian  if  Gm{. 
1  T7"£  that  delight  to  serve  Ow  liord, 
,     jt    The  honours  of  his  name  record, 
,    His  sacred  name  ibrever  bless : 
'   Where'er  the  circling  san  displays 
,,.His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confett . 

Kot  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
If  Can  give  his  vast  dominion  boonds  ;' 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  hei^t : 
/Iiet  no  created  greatness  dare 
"  With  our  eternal  God  compare^ 

Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might ! 

S«  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  Wight  hosts  of  angels  do, 
'^    And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things; 
•  His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
^  He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door, 

,'       And  makes  them  company  for  klogp. 

A  When  childless  families  despair. 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 

'  •    To  rescue  their  expiring  name : 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful  voice. 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys: 

<  Let  every  age  advance  his  lamp. 

PSALM  lia—L.  M.    [*} 

^ftd  SBvereign  and  gratimu* 

i  T71£  4cffvants  of  th'  Almigiity  King^ 
I   la  vcrya^kitprailMWQc; 


T9MM  114.  ISt 

'     Where'er  th«  ran  shaH  rise  or  let, 
^     llie  MitioDS  shall  Us  praise  rtpeat. 

2  Abov^  the  earth,  beyond  the  BfcjTt 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty ; 
JVor  time,  nor  place,  liis  power  rettrain, 
^or  bQuad  his  uoirersal  reign. 

S  Whieh  of  the  sons  of  Aclam  dare* 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  oompara? 
His  glories,  how  divinely  hriglit« 
Wlie  dwells  in  uncreated  light  i 

4  Behold  his  love ;  he  stoops  to  view 
VThat  saints  above  and  angels  do ; 
And  condescends  yet  oiore,-  to  know 
Tk^  mean  aSainr  of  men  below. 

5  IF^rom  dust  and  cottages  obscure. 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor ; 

.    *  Oives  them  the  honour  oi  his  sons, 

And  fits'  them  tor  their  heavenly  thfones. 

6  [A  word  of  his  creating  voiee 

Can  make  the  barren  bouse  rejoice : 
Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 
the  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last. 

7  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son. 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done ; 
Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense  despairf 

If  nature  foils,  the  promise  bears.] 


>*•*• 


PSAIiM  4U.— L.  M.    [•] 
Mtraelts  attending  IsratPt  journey. 
t  TXTHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaob*f 

liift  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  lai|d. 
The  tribes  with,  cheerful  homage  own 
TMff  K^  «nd  Jodah  vash'is  iktofi^ 


234  PSALM  115. 

S  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay ; 
The  deep  div^ides  to  make  them  way : 
Jordan  beheld  th,eir  march ,  and  fled 
With  backward  current  to  his  head. 

S  The  mountains  shook  like  fHghted  sheep) 
Like  lambs  the  little  hUlock3  leap ; 
Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand. 
Conscious,  of  sovereign  power  at  haad. 

4  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divule  ? 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 

And  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels? 

5  iet  every  mountain,  every  flood, 
Retire,  and  know  Ui'  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Israel :  See  him  here  I  . 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

6  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns ; 
IThe  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns : 
-Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word, 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 

PSALM  115.-^L.  M.    [*]        '' 
The  true  God  our  refuge ;  or^  idolatry  reprovedi 
1  TVrOT  to  ourselves,  who  ace  but  dust, 
J-^  Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
Sternal  God,  thou  only  just. 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true. 

S  Shine  forth  in  all  thy  dreadful  name ; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  us,  and,  to  raise  our  shame, 
Say,  "  Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd  so 
long?» 

3  The  God  we  serve  maintains^is  throne  . 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies ; 


r 


PSALM  115.  8U 


Tfaroi]||;h  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done, 
He  knows  our  groans,  he  h^irs  onr  ortes. 

4  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 
Are  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood ; 
At  best,  a  mass  of  glittering  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

5  [Witb  eyes  and  ears,  they  carve  their  head ; 
I>eaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  hlind : 
In  vain  are  eostly  offerings  made. 

And  vows  are  scattered  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move. 
Nor  hands  to  save  when  mortals  pray ; 
Mortals  that  pay  them  fear  or  love. 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

7  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope. 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest : 
The  liord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 

8  'The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 
They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave : 
But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace. 
And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

PSALM  as.— P.  M.    [»] 

Popish  idolatry  reproved. 

1  l\rOT  to  our  oamM,  thou  only  just  and  true, 
JLH  Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due 
Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justice  cialoi 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name, 
ffiiine  tfarouglMiie .earth  from  heaven  thy  blest  abodt, 

X  Hot  let  the  heathen  say,  '*  And  t?here*s  your  God  V* 

t  HeaTen  is  thy  higher  court ;  there  stands  thy  throne,    ' 
And  through  the  lover  worlds  thy  will  is  done. 
Our  God  framMall  this  earth,  these  heavens  be  spitM,*  \ 
But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made . 
The  kneeling  erowti,  with  looks  devout,  bebMd  ^ .       « 
TWj*  tltver  mHoiira,  «id  ttaeir  nk0M  oC  «•»-' 


296  FSALH  116. 

^  (Vain  are  those  artful  sbapeti  of  eyes  and  ears ; 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  hears  : 
Their  haodi  are  helpless,  nor  their  feet  can  waoym*- 
They  have  no  speech,  nor  thought,  norpower,  nor 
Tetsottnh  morUls  make  their  long  cbinplainta[IOT«i 
To  thttr  denf  idols  and  their  neoveless  saijitR. 

4  The  rieh  t^ve  statues  well  adorned  with  goUl; 
The  poor,  content  with  gods  of  coarser  mould* 
With  tools  of  iron  earve  the  senseless  stocky 
LjOfi  fkora  a  tree,  or  broken  from  a  roek : 
People  and  priest  drive  on  the  solemn  trade, 
Ana  trust  the  gods  that  saws  and  hammers  made.) 

i  Be  heaven  and  earth  amazed !  *Tls  hurd  to  say. 
Which  is  more  stupid,  or  their  gods,  or  they. 
O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord !  he  hears  and  s^s. 
He  knows  thy  sorrows,  and  restores  thy  peace :    . 
His  worship  do^  a  thousand  comforts  srieU ; 
He  is  thy  help,  and  he  thy  heavenly  shield. 

C  In  God  we  trust ;  our  impious  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign ; 
Had  they  prevail'd,  darkness  had  clos'd  our  <hyB« 
And  death  and  silenee  had  forbid  his  praise ; 
But  we  are  sav^d,  and  live:  L^t  songs  ariw. 
And  Zion  Mesa  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 

.     PSALM  116.-.l$t  P^     C.  M.     Lb] 

Reanteryfrom  aickff^st, 
1  "I  LOVE  the  Lord :  he  hearU  my  cries, 
X  And  pUy'd  every  groan ; 
Long  as  J  live,  whea  troables  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

5  I  love  the  Lord :  he  bow'd  his  etr, 
^      And  chasM  my  griefs  away ; 

O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pTay. 

S  My  flesh  declin'd,  my  spirits  (Si,    ( 
And  I  drew  near  the  de^d : 
While  inward  pangs,  and  fibers  of  hell, 
Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 

4  *«  MyGod,"  I  cpy'd,  «•  thy  aarv««i  Mfc. 
•^  Thou  tfor  good  and  j«»8t; 


PSALM  116.  tan 

**  Thy  power  can  resctte  from  the  grave, 
"  Thy  power  is  alt  ray  trust,'* 

5  Tbe  Lord  beheld  ne  sore  dbtrest. 

He  bid  my  pains  remove ; 
Hetani,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  reel, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

6  My  God  hath  sav'd  my  soul  from  death. 

And  dryM  mv  falling  tears: 
JSow  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years.  . 

PSALM  ll«.— 2d  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

Ver.  12,, &c.  Vows^  made  in  irovhU,  paid  in 
the  churcfi ;  or,  public  thanks  for  ptmUe  de^ 
Vt9crance, 

%  TTTHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
f  f    "Pat  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode« 
My  songs  address  thy  throne.  ^ 

ft  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house 
My  offerings  shall  be  paid ; 
.^  There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Tfaou  ever  blessed  God ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight! 
How  precious  is  their  blood  f 

4  Bow  happy  all  thy  servants  are! 

RovV  great  thy  grace, to  me! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  cave^ 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thi»e,  forever  tMne, 

Nor  shall  my  piilrposft  move  » 


2dS  PSALM  117. 

,.  Thy  hand  hath  ioosM  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

S  Here  in  thy  courts,  I  leave  my  vow. 
And  thy  rich  grace  record ; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

^'       PSALM  117.— C.  M.    [*■! 
Praise  to  God  from  alt  nations, 
X  f\  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
V^  Each  with  a  different  tongue : 
In  eveiy  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung ! 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land ; 
Proclaimihis  grace  abroad : 
Forever  firm  bis  truth  shutl  stand ; 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God.  

PSALM  117.— L.  M.    [*] 

1  TTfROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies^ 
#      X^    Let  the  Creator's  pmise  arise ; 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

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. 

.         ^      PSALM  117.— S.  M.  .  [«] 
1      rriHX  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

J.   Shall  sound  through  distant  lands : 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  xrori. 
Thy  truth  forever  stands. 
9      Far  be  thine  honour  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure. 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exohaDg^«[  no  more. 


PSALM  118  SSt 

PSALM  118.— 1st  Pare    C.  M.    [•] 

"Ver.  6 — ^15.    Ddrcf  ranee  from  tumulL 
1  rflHE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now. 
X   Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
Of  what  the  sons  of  earth  can  do. 
Since  Heaven  affords  me  aid. 

It  Tis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee, 
And  have  my  God  ray  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree, 
And  on  their  truth  depend.  ' 

3  liike  bees  my  foes  beset  me  rooad ; 

A  large  and  angry  swarm  I 
But  I  sM\  all  their  rage  confound 
'By  thine  almighty  arm. 

4  'Tie  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong, 

In  hini  my  lips  rejoioe  ; , 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song, 
How  cheerful  is  my  voice ! 

5  LiVe  angry  bees  they  girt  roe  round ; 

When  God  appears,  they  fly : 
So  burning  thorns,  with  crackling  soon4t 
Make  a  fierce  blaze  and  die. 

6  Joy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs  ; 

The  Lord  protects  their  days ; 
[    Let  Israel  l*:ne  immortal  songs 
To  his  almighty  grace. 

PSALM  118.— 2<l  Part.     C.   M.    [•]" 
Ver.  17— 21.    Public  praisef or  deUurmief  , 
from  deaih, 
1-  T  ORl>,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry^ 
X-i  And  rescu'd  from  the  grave;        ' 
Now  shall  he  live ;  (and  none  can  die. 
If  God  resolve  to  8»ve.) 


ttM  PSALM  lift. 

2  Thy  pniise,  more  eonstant  than  befoie. 
Shall  fill  his  daily  breath ; 
Thy  baDd,  that  hath  chastis'd  him  soift^ 
Pefends  him  still  from  death. 

5  Opea  the  gates  of  Zion  noiv, 
Por  we  shall  worship  there ; 

;    The  house  where  al.l  the  righteous  ^ 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 

4  Among  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raise ; 
There  we  have  told  thee  our  conplaints. 
And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 

PSALM  118.— 3d  Part.C.  M.    [»] 

Ver.  2«,  2S. 

Oirist  the  fowidaium  of  his  afturdl. 

t  "D^HOLD  the  sure  foundation  stonv 
Jj  Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upoiij 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

fi  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear. 
And  saints  adore  the  name ; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  luBe, 
^      Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

$  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 
Reject  it  with  disdain ; 
Tet  on  this  Rock  the  chorch  shall  resti 
And  envy  ragein  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood. 
Yet  must  this  building  rise : 

•    *Tjs  thine  own  work.  Almighty  Gadi, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eye* 


PJ3ALIC   118.  Ui 

PSALM  118.P--4U1  Pftrt.    C.  M.    [•] 

Ver.  £4r-f  6.    Hosatma ;  iht  Lord^t^y ;  9f^ 
OjfkPs  resurredion  and  our  tahation, 

1  rriHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

X  fie  calls  the  hours  bis  own ; 
JLet  hearen  rejoice,  let  earth  be  giftd 
And  praise  surround  the  throng. 

2  To-dav  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead. 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son ! 
Help  us,  O  Lord  ;  descend  and  bring 
-'    5  Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  oqmes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace ; 
Who  comes  in  God  his  Fathers  naifie. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  ihe  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise ; 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  he  reigns. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 


PSALM  118.— S.  M.    [»] 

Ver.  9& — ST.  An  hosanna  for  the  LordHi-dBy  I 
oTy  a  new  son^  of  saJccUion  by  ChrisL 

i      QEE  what  a  living  Stone  a 

O  The  builders  did  refuse ; 
Tet  God  hath  built  his  church  thercoB* 
1  jbi  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

t      The  scribe  and  aniery  prieil 
Rijef t  thine  only  &n ; 


»2r  VBAlM.nt. 

%wvv^vwvv\wvvwvvvvwwvwvvyMM(V«<«ift 

Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zipn  rest. 
As  the  chief  corner  stone. 

8      The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine. 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine,    ^ 

*  This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

k      This  is  the  glorious  day 
,      That  our  Redeemer  made ;    -  *  . 
;   Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Xtti  all  the  church  be  glad.    , 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood ;   - 1,     *    *- 
Bless  him,  ye  saisnts ;  he  comes  to  hrla^ 

*  Salvation  frpm  your  Ood. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word,     ♦ 
Which  all  this  grace  displays : 

And  offer  on  thine  altar,  I^rd, 

Our  sacrifice  of  praise.  '     -  -..~  .- 

'  "'■         "'    '  '  ."■'  .        I.  .  .         ■  ii.i.  ,;■ 

PSALM*  118.--L.  M.    [*] 

Ver.  2!^— ^7.  An  hosanna /or  the  LorcPg^y  ; 

Tor,  a  hew  song  qf  salvation. by  Christ,  '  ^ 
1  T  O !  what  a  glorious  Cottier^stone 
I  i  The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse ; 
r    But  God  hath  built  bis  church  jkhereon, 
In  spite  of  euvy  and  the  Jews. 

S  Great  God !  the  work  is  all  divine, 
, .    The  joy  and  wonder  of  otr  eyes ; 
;  I  This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  tKine, 
The  day  tliat  saw  our'  Saviour  rise. 

S  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints,  be  glad: 
^    Hosanna,  let  his -name  be  blest ; 
4  thousand  honour^  on  his  head,    - 
^Hh  peace,  and  U£ht,.and  glory  rest. 


MAIM  119.  fAS 

4  In  God's  own  naaie  he  comes  to  bring      « 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race ; 

liet  the  whole  church  address  tbetr  King^ 
'Wkb  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise* 

'  PSALM  119.  ~ 

/  ksH  colUettd  and  disposed  the  most  usefid  perses  ^ 
tMs  Psalm  undfr  eighteen  different  kfds,m$idf9rm0t 
•  Divine  Song  upon  each  of  Vum.  Bid  the  verut  »n' 
mack  transposed  to  attain  some  degree  ^eomnesiom, 
Jk  tome  places^  among  the  nrordSf  law,  oonoiaDdk,  judg-  ' 
.  mentSt  tesUmodies,  /  have  used  gospel,  word,  graeep 
truth,  promises,  flee,  'dt  more  agretahU  to  the  If  em 
Testameid,  and  the  common  UtngtMge  ff  CkristimUp 
and  ii  equally  answers  the  design  ^  the  PiaUmist^ 
mhidt  was  to  recommend  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

PSAIiM  119.— l8t  Part.    C.  M.    [•] 

TkebUsMedness  ofsaintt^  andmuery  qftinntTt*. 
Vcr.  1,  2,  S. 

1  niiEST  are  the  undefil'd  in  b^rt, 
J3  Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 

But  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thy  commands ; 
With  th^rr  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lohi, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 
Ver.  165. 

5  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

'^  Ver.  €. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 

j^jld  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey. 

And  honour  all  thy  naiae. 


^M,  ^SALM  119. 

Vcr.  21, 118. 
9  But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate, 

The  proud  shall  ^At  accorst ; 
\  The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit' 

Are  tfOddeu  to  the  dust. 

Ver.  119, 155. 
$  Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are ; 
And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 
'        But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

PSALM  119.—^  Part,    C.  M.    [*]    * 

Suret  devotion  and  tpiritual  mindedM9t ;  w 
eonttani  converse  vfith  God. 
Ver.  147,  55. 
'  1  rriO  the6  before  the  dawning  light, 
X   1^  gracious  Ood,  I  pray ; 
I  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 

Vcr.  81. 
ft  Myspirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace ; 

Thy  promise  bears  m^  up ; 
t    And  while  salvation  long  delays, 

Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 

*  Ver.  164. 

S  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee ; 
^    Hiy  righteous  providence  demands 
^        Kepeated  praise  from  me. 

Ver.  62. 
4  IThen  midnight  darkness  veils  t|ie  irHiii^ 
I  call  thy  wotks  to  mind ; 
Hy  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise,- 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 


PSALM  119.  M0 

FSAtM  119.— 5d  Part.     C.  M.    [•] 

Wrtf€$9mM  rf  tineeriiy^  repeniwiM  and 

dienet. 

Ver.  5T,  66.  ^ 

t  rriHOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God; 
X    Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
Hy  heart  makes  baste  t'  obey  thy  word. 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

Ver.  30, 14. 

2 1  ehoose  the  path  of  heavenly  troth, 
And  glory  In  my  choice ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make'  me  so  rejoice. 

5  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 
I  set  before  mine  eyes : 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

Ver.  59. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  eomraandf , 
And  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 

Ver.  94,  111. 

5  KowT  am  thine,  forever  tbine, 

O  save  thy  servant.  Lord ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding  place, 
N-Y  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

Ver.  112. 

6  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 

Thy  statutes  to  fulfil : 
And  thus  till  mortal  liCW  snail  end 
UTotthi  I  parfom  tin  wilU 


246  PSALM  Ui. 

.PfiALM119^4thPart.    C;M.    [h] 

Intiruetidnfromser^iwrt,'        ^ 
Vcr.  9. 
IT  TOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearll^ 
XJL  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin 
Thy  word  the  choicest  ruTes  imparts 
To  kctep  the  conscience  vleani- 

Ver.  ISO. 
2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad. 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

Ter.  105. 
d  nis  like  the  sun,  a  heavehly  lighti    ^ 
That  guides  us  all  the  day ;  ^ 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  nig^bty 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Ver.99, 100. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  caro^ 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their,  teadiers  an, 
And  better  know  the  liord.     •  < 

Ver.lOiillS. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  traly  wise; 

1  hate  the  sinner's  road : 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  th«t  rigil, 
-    But  love  thy  law,  my  Godw 

Ver.  89,  90,  91. 
%  [The  starry  heavens  ihy  rule  obev,   - 
The  earth  maintains  her  place ; 
And  these  thy  servants  night  and  day 
Thy  skill  and  power  expcess. 

7  But  still  thy  law  and  eospel,  JLord^ 
Save  leiMB8<mor»  mvine*;  -  *'^  '• 


"  PSALM  llf.  y 

Not  earth  sdRdg  firmer  than  thy  wor^ 
t        Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.] 
^  Ver.  160, 140,  9, 116. 

$  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 

How  piire  is  every  page  I 
;   That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
'    And  well  snppoi  t  our  age. 


PSALM  119.— 5th  Part.    C.  M.    [*] 

JkHafd  tn  scripture ;  or,  the  word  of  Gfi 
dwelling  in  ia. 
Ver.9T. 
1  r\  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  law ! 
yj  Tis  daily  my  delight : 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw  J 
i'        Divine  advice  by  night. 

Ver.  148. 
t  My  waking  eyes  prevent  tha  day, 
To  medi  tote  thy  word : 
My  soul  with  lon^ng  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord, 
Ver.  S,  IS,  54. 

3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  ent$ag«, 
'      How  w«H  employ  my  tongae!  • 

Ajid  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yields  me  a-heavenly  song. 
Ver.  19, 103. 

4  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 

'Tis  my  perpetual  feast ; 
Not  honey  dropping  from  the  comh 
So  much  allures  the  taste. 
Ver.  72,  m. 

5  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind 

Nor ^hall  thy  word  be  sold 

For  loads  of  silver  well  refin'4, 
^        Nor  be^  of  i^ia^ai  &^'' 


Mt  PSALM  119. 

Ver.  n,  49, 1T5. 
6  When  nature  siaks,  and  spirits  droop. 
Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillafs  to  support  myj^pe,  . 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

,  PSALM  119.— 6th  Part.    CM.    [*] 

Holiness  and  comfort  ftDm  the  word* 

Ver.  128. 
1  T  ORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  rigb^ 
^     ■  ^  And  all  thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flattering  lust. 

Ver.  97,  9. 
fk  Hiy  precepts  often  I  survey, 
J  keep  thy 'law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day, 
To  form  my  actions  right. 

Ver.  62. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

"  *Iow  sweet  thy  comforts  be  !'^ 

My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 

And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 

Ver.  162. 

4  Atfd  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  fill, 

At  some  good  word  of  thine. 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil 

Have  joys  compar'd  to  mine. 

'  ■   -        -  

PSALM  119.— Tth  Part.    CM.     [»] 

Impeifseiion  rfnaiurt,  and  ptrfedian  ^imp« 

iure. 

Ver.  96  paraphrased. 
1  T  El'all  the  heathen  writers  join 
^-ii  To  foriD  OM  pwiect  book 


P8ALU  11*.  SM 

Great  God,  if  once  oompar'd  with  thine, 
Hbir  mean  their  writings  look ! 

%  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gurt 
Could  shew  one  sin  forgiven, 
"Sht  lead  a  s»tep  beyond  the  gHve ; 
Bat  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  Pve  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go ! 

4  Tet'men  would  fain  be  just  with  Ood, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wroueht ; 
But  th/ commands,  exceeding  broad, 
^Extend  to  every  thought. 

5  lajvain  we  boast  perfection  here. 

While  sin  defiles  our  frame. 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

6  Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace. 

Fall  far'beVcJw  {6f*;^or;!'; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness,     ^ 
Dwell  only  with  thd  Lord. 

■  I   I  II  11  I.       ■  I      I        m  \\w' 

PSAJLM  11?.— 8th  Part.    C.  M.    [*]  * 

The  Moord  of  God  it  the  sainPs  pwium ;  er,  thu 
txedUmcy  and  variety  ofscriptvr€* 

Ver.  Ill  paraphrased. 

1  T  QRD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 
X^  My  lasting  heritage ; 

Thare  sh^U  ^y  ^ol^est  powers  rejoice, 
Hy  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  111  read  the  histories  of  thy  love. 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 


250  PSALM  119. 

■  While  through  the  promises  I  rove  :•" 
With  ever  firesh  delight; 

8  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknoim, 
Where  springs  of  life  arise ;  -    " 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies : 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  faavej  , 

It  makes  par  sorrows  blest  $  ' 

{  Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

PSALM  119.— 9th  Part.    C.  M.    [»] 

Dtivre  of  knowledge ;  or^  the  Uaimgs  rf  iht 
^rU  wiUi  the  word. 

Ver.  64,  68, 18. 

1  rpHT  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  IjoH, 

X    How  good  thy  works  appeair!    . 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  thy  woid, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there.       ' 

"Ter.:7S,t55. 

2  My  heart  was  fashion'd  by  thy  hand, 

My  service  is  thy  due ; 
O  mijike  thy  servant  understand 
^   '  The  duties  he  must  do. 

Verse  19. 

5  Since  Pm  a  stranger  here  below, 

Let  not  thy  path  be  hid ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 

Vflr.JS.   - 

Thou  beardst  my  soul  complain ; 
^rant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  snice, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again.  • 


PSALM  119.  fSI 

5  If  0od  to  me  his  statntes  thew^ 

And  heavenly  trnth  impart, 
H!s  work  forever  I'll  pursue, 
fiis  law  shall  rub  my  heart* 
Ver.50,  71. 

6  This  was  my  comfort  when  I  boro 

Variety  of  grief; 
It  maide  me  learn  thy  word  the  molt, 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 
Ver.  51. 

7  (In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now^ 

111  ne'er  forget  thy  law; 
Nor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go, 
"Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw.     "* 
Ver.  27, 171. 

8  When  I  have  learn'd  my  Father'!  will, 

I'll  teach  the  world  his  vnys : 
My  thankful  lips,  inspired  with  seal. 
Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praiae.]. 

■ ■  '         I        I  I  >     .  i  m 

psalm:  119^10th  Part.    C.  H.    [b] 

Pleadirtg  the  promises, 
Ver.  38,  49. 
1  nEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  IjOifl|| ' 
j3  Bevoted  to  thy  fear ; 
Remetnber  and  confirm  thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 
Ver.  41,58, 107. 
ft  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down. 
And  promls'd  quickening  grace  ? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne  F 
And  yet  thy  lore  delays. 
Ver..lSS,  44. 
9  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvatkm  M  t 
O  bear  thy  aenrant  op  I 


2S2  PSALM  119. 

Nor  let  the  scoffing  lips  prevail, 
Which  dare  approach  my  hope. 
Ver.'  49,  74. 

4  Pidst  lltou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord?     } 

Then  let  ^hy  truth  appear : 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
Aad  trust  as  well  as  fear. 

PSALM  119.— Uth  Part.    CM.    [b] 

Breathing  afler  hoiiness, 

Ver.  5,  S3. 
.  1  /^  l^AT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
\J  To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  dp  his  will ! 
Ver.  29. 

5  O  send  thy  spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ! 
'  Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
If  or  act  the  liar'^  part. 
Ver.  S7,  36. 
S  From  vanity  turn  off  mine  eyes ; 
Let  no  corrupt  design 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  tliis  soul  of  mine. 
Ver.  133. 
.*  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word. 
And  make  my  heart  sincere  i 
Let  sio  have  no  dominion,  Lord,  • 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
Ver.  176. 
5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray; 
My  feet  too  often  slip ; 
Yet  since  I've  not  forgot  thy  way,       * 
Restore  thy  wandering  shetp. 


fSAtH  11».  255 

Ver.  35. 

6  Make  ne  to  walk  in  thy  comnmndf , 
nis  a  delightful  road ; 
Kor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  haiidi^ 
Offend  against  my  God. 

^— >—  •         t  >  I.I  I  — ^MMI^ 

PSALM  119^lith  Part.    C.  M.    [b] 

Breaifung  ttfter  comfort  end  dctvatfona. 

Ver.  15S. 
1  Ai^^  OoA^  consider  my  distress, 
jJlM.  Let  mercy  plead  my  eause ; 
Though  I  have  sinnM  against  thy  graoQ, 
I  canH  forget  thy  laws. 

'  Ver.  39, 116. 

1  Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach 
Which  I  so  justly  fear ; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
^or  let  my  shame  appear. 

Ver.  laS,  135. 

3  Be  thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me ; 

Nor  let  the  proud  oppress ; 
Sut  make  thy  waiting  servant  sea 
The  shinings  of  thy  face. 

Ver.  82. 

4  Mine  eyes  with  expectation  fail ; 

My  heart  witiiin  me  cries, 
•^  "  Tf  hen  will  the  Lord  his  truth  foiai, 
:  ^    ^  And  make  my  comforts  rise  ? 

^  Ver.  132. 

5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lor^ 

And  shew  thy  grace  the  same, 
.  As  thou  art  ever  wont  t'  afford 
T  ihose  that  lore  thy  BM»<^ 


Muh  tSMM  lis. 

•  PSALM  119.— 13th.Pwt  C.  M.    [q 
Hblyfittr^  and  tendemuf  tf  eottietenee. 

Ver.  10. .  •       ,  [face, 

1  TyfTTTH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy 
W    O  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
\    Nor  tread  the  sinner's  fvay ! 

Ver.  11. 

S  Ti^  word  Pve  hid  within  my  heai^ 

To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
,  And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
.   From  every  rising  sin. 

Ver.  6S,  5S,  158. 

3  Pm  a  companion  of  the  saints. 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord  t 
Mysorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints. 
When  men  transgi^ss  thy  word. 

Ver.  161,  163. 

4  While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrosg, 

My  spirit  stands  in  awe  ; 
-  My  soul  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
but  loves  thy  righteous  law. 

Ver.  161, 120. 

5  Myheart  with  saered  reverence  b^^ 

The  threatenings  of  thy  word ; 
Myflcsh  with  holy  trembling  feam 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

Ver.  166, 174. 
$  My  Godr  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait 
For  thy  salvation  still ; , 
While  thy  whole  l^w  is' my  ^flight, 
\  Ajid  I  obey  thy  wrtl. 


irsALA   liv.  Sit. 

PSAIi'MU9^Uthiart.    CM.  [b] 

Beni/Uofqffikiianrf  mid  nippoft  wider  tliei$, 

Ver.  t5S,.«l,  W.  # 

i  rtONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  LoH/  ^ 
V/  AA4  tby  deliverance  send; 
Kysoul  for  ihj  salvation  faints » 
When  will  my  troubles  eii4  ^ 

Ver.  Tl. 

ft  Tet  I  have  found  'tis  good  fer  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod ; 
\  AiBictions  make  me  learn  thy  law, 

And  live  upon  my  God. 

.  Ver.  50. 

$  This  is  tiie  eontfort  I  enjo^ 
When  new  distress  begins, 
I  read  thy  word,'!  ran  thy  way,     * 
^^     And  hate  my  former  sins.  '=' 

*  Ver.  9«. 

4  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight, 
^  *  >*^When  earttoy  joys'wero  iled, 

My  soul  opprest  with  sorrow's  weighty 
;    Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 

•   V«r  -TS.- 

5  I  know  thy  judgments^  Lord,  are  ri|^ 

Though.they  may  seem  sevters : 
^  Tho  sharpest  sttfierings  I  endnre 
Flow  from  thy  fiBLit&iil  care. 

V<r.€T. 
€  Before  I'ioitw  thy  vfaastamng  r6d, 
-  My-feet  were  apt  to  stray ;    >  -  • 
Bat  now  L  learn  <t&  beep  thy  wor^ 
Kcff  WMukr  froM  tfa^  way*  .^ 


25a  ^    fSAlJI  119. 

FfiALM  119.— 15th  Put.   C  MV  |«] 

Ver.  95. 
1  f\  THAT  thy  statutes,  every  hour, 
\J  Might  dwell  upon  my  miod !  ' 
TUence  I  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 

Ver.  15, 16. 

S  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 
Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word. 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy.  . 

Ver.  32. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands. 
If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large  1 

^^  *  Ver.  IS,  46. 

i  Hylins  with  courage  shall  declare 

Thy  statutes  and  thy  name;    ^    [hMr, 
I'll  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should 
^     Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 

Ver.  61,  69, 70. 

5  liCt  bands  of  persecuto^rs  rise 
To  rob  me  of  my  right ;  , 
lietpride  and  malice  forge  their  Uq|^ 
^     Thy  law:  is  my  delight* 

Ver.  115. 
'6  I^^rt  from  me,  ye  wicked  race. 
Whose  hands  and  heartaare ill ; 
,1  love  my  God,  I  lo^e  his  wayi^ 
And  niflit  obey  his  wiM. 


PSALU  119.  2% 

PSALM  119^16th  Part.   C.  M.    [b] 

Prayer  for  quidceniRg  graei, 

Ver.  25,  57. 
t  TiJfY  80ul  lies  cleaving  to  the  4uft : 
IVl  Lord,  give  me  Ufe  divine ! 
From  vain  desires,  and  every  Iu8t> 
Turn  o£f  these  eyes  of  mine. 

S  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  graee 
To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race 
Or  torn  my  feet  astray. 

Ver.  lOT. 

3  When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 

J.  need  thv  qnickening  powers; 
Thy  word  that  I  have  rested  on, 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours 

Ver.  156,  40. 

4  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  stiU, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  wanner  seal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 

Ver.  159,  40. 

5  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  lovt, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  movey 
Without  enlivening  grace! 

Ver,  93. 

%  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  mora,  ^ 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quickening  powo^t 
To  draw  me  near  th«  Lord. 

R 


\  * 


258  PSALM  119. 

PSALM  119.— 17th  Part,    L.  M.    [b] 

Cfburage  and  perstverance  under  peneciUion  s 
or,  grace  shining  in  diffitaUiet  itnd  trietis,    . 

Ver.  143,  28. 
1  TTtTH^K  paiD  and  anguish  seise  me,  liord, 
W    All  my  support  is  from  thy  word ; 
My  8oal  dissolves  for  heaviness, 
Uphold  me  with  thy  strengthening  grace 

Ver.  5t,  69, 110.  [lies, 

3  The  proud  have  fram'd   their  scoffs  a^i 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes. 
And  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin ; 
;  Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 

Ver.  161. 78. 
3  Tliey  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  cause, 
They  hate  to  see  me  love  thy  laws ; 
But  I  will  trust  and  fear  tby  name. 
Till  pride  and  maQce  die  with  shame. 

PSALM  119.— Last  Part.    L.  M.    [bl 

SkneliJUd  qffliclions ;  or,  delight  in  ihe  \Dord  if 

God. 

;     Ver.  67i  59. 
I  XpATHElR,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand ; 
F    How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod^ 
That  forcM  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  Cm ! 

5  Foolish  and  vain,  I  went  astray, 
£re  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord ; 
I  left  my  gnide,  and  lost  my  way, 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

Ver.  71. 

6  'TIS  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke. 
For  pride  if  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 


^     PSALM  im  259 

'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well.       ^ 
Vcr.  72.  ' 

4  The  law  that  issues  fVom  thy  mouth 
Shall  raise  my  cheerfal  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  South, 
Or  Western  hills  of  golden  ore. 

Ver.  73. 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  nortal  frame. 
Thy  Spirit  formM  my  soul  within  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name. 
And  guard  me  safe  from,  death  and  sin. 

Ver.  74. 

6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 
At  my  salvation  «haU  rejoice ; 
For  1  have  hoped  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  cikkoice. 

PSAL3I  120.— C.  M.    [b] 

€}omplaint  of  quarrelsome  ncighbottrs ;  or,  a 

devoul  vnshfor  peace* 
1  fTlHOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever  blest, 
X    Pitv  my  suffering  state  ; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest 
From  lips  that  love  deceit  ? 

S  Hard  lot  of  mine!  my  days  are  cast 
Among  the  sons  of  strife. 
Whose  never  ceasing  brawlings  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

9  Q  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place^ 
How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 
In  some  wide  lonesome  wilderness. 
And  leave  these  gates  of  hell  I 

4  Peace  is  the  blessmgthat  I  seek; 
Bow  lovely  aire  its  charms '. 


260  PSALM  12L 

X  am  for  peace ;  but  when  I  speak, 
^     They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage. 

And  keep  their  malice  strong; 
"What^shall  be  done  .to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  I 

6  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through, 

■  Strict  justice  would  approve ; 
But  I  had  rather  spare  ray  foe, 
And  melt  his  heart  wiUi  love. 


PSALM  121.— L.  M.    [*1 

Divine  proieclion. 

1  TTP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes, 

U    Tl^'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives ; 
Therfe  my  Almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives ;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood, 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made. 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

S  He  guides  our  feet,  he  pmrAs  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day ; 
He  spreads,  the  evening  vale,  and  ke^s 
The  silept  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 

4  Israel,  a  name  divinely  blest. 
May  rise  secure,  securely,  rest ; 
Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 

.5  Nq  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day. 
Nor  the  pale  moon  with  sickly  ray 
Shall  blast  thy  couch ;  n<o  baleful  star 
^art  his  malignant  fire  eo  far. 


PSALM  121.  291 

6  8bou}d  earth  and  hell  with  malice  bum, 
Still  tbou  shalt  go,  and  still  return 
Safe  in  tlie  Lord  \  his  heavtnly  care 
Defends  thy  life  froni  every  snare. 

7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power ; 
*    And  in  t^y  last  departing  hour; 

*  Angels  that  trace  the  airy  road. 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 

PSALM  121.— C.  M.    [*] 

Preservaiion  by  day  and  rtigfU, 

1  rXlO  heaven  I  lift  ray  waiting  eyes, 
X    There- all  nBy  hopes  are  laid  ; 
The  Lordnhat  built  the  earth  and  skiet 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

S  Their  feet  shall  never  slide  to  fall, 
Whom  he  desi^^ns  to  keep : 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

5  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 
With  his  almighty  nrm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

4  Israel,  rejoice,  and  nest  secure, 

Thy  keeper  is  tbe  Lord ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  mooB 

Shall  have  his  le^ive  to  smite ; 
He  shields  thy  heail  from  burning  noon, 
Froht  blasting  damps  at  night. 

S  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  brtAth. 
Where  thicket^  daDgero  oome ; 


262  TSALM  121,  122. 

Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 
Till  God  comroands  thee  home. 

PSALM  I21.--Halleh  jah  M.     [*] 

'  God  our  preserver, 

1  T  TPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
1^   From  God  is  all  my  aid ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies. 
And  earth  and  nature  made  : 


God  is  the  tower 
To  whi«;h  I  fly  j 


His  grac6  is  oi§h 
In  every  hour. 

^  2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
Nor  fall  in  fatal  snafcs. 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  gaide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 
Those  wakeful  eyes,  I  Shall  Israel  keep. 
Which  n'bver  sleep,    |  When  dangers  riset 

3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 

Shall  take  my  health  away, 

If  God  be  with  roe  there : 
Thou  art  my  sun,         To  guard  my  head 
And  thou  my  shade,     By  night  or  noon. 

A  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word, 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  *iy  Lord         * 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath :    • 
P11  go  and  come,  I  Till  from  on  high 
Jfor  fear  to  die,    |  Tholi  call  me  home. 

PSALM  122.-rC.  M.    [*] 

Going  to  ehurelu  * 

"^TOW  did  my  heart  rejohse  to  hear 
L  My  friMids  devoutly  say, 


PSALM  122.  268 

**  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
**  Ao^  keep  the  solemn  day !'' 

2  I  love  ber  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 
The  church  adom'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace,  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

5  Up  to  hcrfonrts,  with  joys  unknown^ 
The  holy  tribes  repair ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  theriL 

i  He  hears  our  praises  and  eooiplaiots ; 
And  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinnera  from  the  saints. 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

Afld  joy  a  constant  guest : 
With  holy  gifts,  and  heavenly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

6  Hy  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains ; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 

PSALM  122.— 8.  P.  M.    [•] 
Going  to  ehurcfi,     ^ 

1  TTOW  pleas'd  and  blest  was  I, 
XX  To  hear  the  people  cry, 

"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day;** 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  seal, 

We  har^  to  Zion's  hill. 
And  there  ou '  ^ows  awl  hoiiourft  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happ^  place, 
Adorn'd  with  w<md]cva  grace. 

And  walls  of  strength  emo«  **  thee  r 


$S4  HALM  ISS. 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
To  pray,  ancl  praise,  and  hear 
•rhe  sacred  gospel's  joyful  soaad. 

S      There  David's  greater  Son 
Has.  fix'd  his  royal  throne ; 
He  sits  for  grace  and  judgme^  tfa«re  ; 
He  bids  the  saint  be  glad,lP 
He  makes  the  sinner  sad. 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  Ibar* 

*      May  peice  attend  thy  gate, 
y  And  joy  within  thee  wait, 
To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest ; 
The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 
'  A.  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest! 

5      My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house !» > 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwcH  5 
And  since  my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blest  abode. 

My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  Well.     " 

JUpeai  the  lih  ilansa,  if  neeesiarjf. 


psalm:  12s.— C.  M.   [*] 

Pleading  tpith  mbmissunu 

*  01^?^'  whose  grace  and  justice  reini 
t    ^  Enthron'd  above  the  skies. 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  p^uu 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes.  ^^ 

t  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 
^And  fear  the  angry  stroke ; 
'V  maids  before  their  mistress  8tM«.    * 
«d  wait  a  paac«fia  lo»k : 


FSALM  124.      «       265 

S  So  foronr  sins  we  justly  feel 
Thy  discipline,  O  God; 
Yet  wait' the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

A  Those  who  io  wealth  and  pleasure  live. 
Our  daily  groans  deride, 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  giv  e 
Fre^  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 
In  t^  compassion  lies ; 
TThis  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up, 
That  God  will  not  despise. 


^H 


PSAIiM  1«4.— L.  M.    [*] 

A  song  for  public  deliverance, 

AS)  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  sty, 
,  Had  not  the  Lord  maintain'd  o\uMt^ 
'-  When  mten,  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 
*  Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide ; 

S  The  swelling  tide  had  stopt  ourbreatb, 
\  So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roU, 

We  had  been  swallow'd  deep  in  death ; 

Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  shout  and  sing. 
Who  just  escap'd  the  fatal  strqke ; 

*go  flies  the  bird  with  cheerful  wing. 
When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  broke. 

4  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  broke  the  fowler's  cursed  snare. 
Who  sav'd  us  from  the  murdering  sword, 
And  made  our  lives  and  souls  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name. 
Who  ferm'd  tlic«arth^iid  MU  theF* 


266        •     PSALM  125. 

He,  that  apholds  th^it  wondrous  frame, 
Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful  eyes 

PSALM  125.— C.  M.    [*] 
The  sainVs  trial  and  iofity. 

1  TTNSH  AKEN  as  the  safied  lull, 
1^   And  firm  as  mountains  be,  t 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 

Thai  lean:>,  O  Lord,  on  thee. 

2  Not  walls,  nor  hills,  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground,  ' 
As  those  eternal  arms  of  love 
That  every  saint  surround. . 

3  Willie  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge, 

1*6  drive  them  near  to  God, 
Bivine  compassion  does  allay 
The  fury  of  the  rott. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere. 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise. 
Where  Chrigt  their  Lord  is  g'^ne. 

5  But  if  we  trace  those  crooked  ways 

That  the  old  serpent  drew, 
The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell 
Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 

""  PSALM  125.--S.  M.    [*] 

Jht  saini^s  trial  arut  safety ;  or^  moderated 
aJjUiclions, 
1      'piRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 
1?  That  rest  their  souls  on  God  ; 
Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt,    ■ 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
"•he  city's  sacred  ground. 


PSALM  126.  267 

So  God,  anil  hi<=  almighty  loVc, 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

S      What  though  the  Father'i  rotl 
Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 
Yet,  lest  it  wound  tlieir  souls  too  deem 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently,^  Lord,  with  those 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fefer; 

Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 

The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 

6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 

If  ill  choose  the  road  to  hefl. 
We  must  expect  our  portion  there, 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 


PSALM  lae^L.  M.    L»l 

Surprising  deliveranct. 

I   IICTTIEN  God  restov'd  our  captive  stata» 
V  V  Joy  was  our  srtng,&  grace  our  theme ; 
The  grace  beyond  our  hope?  so  great, 
Tlimt  joy  appearMa  painted  dream. 

I  The  scnflfer  owns  Ihy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we"  with  pleasure  shout  thy  praise, 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 

5  When  we  reviewM  our  dismal  fears, 
^TwaB  hard  to  think  they'd  vanish  so  ; 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears. 
He  makes  our  jpr/s  like  rivere  flow. 


268  PSALM  126. 

4  The  man  that  in  his  fnrrow'd  field 
His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves 
"Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
A  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 


1 


•1 


PSALM  126»— C.  M.    [«] 

The  joy  of  a  remarkablt  conversian;  cr,  * 
melancholy  removed. 

t  TTTTHEN  God  reveaPd  his  gracious  nam* 
VV    And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemM  a  pleasing  drBam, 
The  grace  appeared  so  great. 

S  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
.  My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains. 

And  sung  surprising  grace. 

S  "  Crreat  is  the  work,"  my  oeighboars  cry'd 
And  own'd  thy  power  divine ; 
•*  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  reply*d, 
'*  And  be  the  glory  tliine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies, 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  deligljt. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait    , 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come, 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great. 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

6  Though  seed  He  buryM  long  in  djist. 

It  sha'nt  deceive  their  hope ! 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
Fer  grace  insures  the  crop^ 


PSALM  127.  26t 

•         PSALM  12T.— L.  M.    [b] 

T'le  hlesiing  of  God  on  (he  buiinett  and  «om« 

forts  of  life, 

1  TF  God  siicceeil  not,  all  the  cost 

X  And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost; 

If  Goil  the  city  will  not  keep, 

The'  watchful  guard?  as  well  Diay  sleep. 

2  What  if  vou  rise  before  the  sun. 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done. 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread. 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread ; 

8  rris  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blest ; 
He  can  make  lich,  yet  give  us  rest: 
Clilldren  and  friends  are  blessings  too, 
.  If  God  our  sovereign  make  them  so. 

V  Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  jQriends; 
Hqw  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  seasouM  with  bis  love ! 


^I 


PSALM  127.— C.  M.    [b] 
God  all  in  all. 
F  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
The  builders  work  in  vain  ; 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eyt, 
An  useless  watch  maintain. 


2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise. 

Your  painful  work  renew, 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fti^t 

In  vain,  till  God  has  blest ; 
But  if  bis  smiles  attend  yotT  care, 
Tou  shall  have  food  and  rest. 


270  PSALM  1£8,  129. 

^  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends, 
Shall  peal  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  gfends, 
If  sent  without  his  love. 


PSALM  .128.— C.  M.    [*] 

Family  blessings. 

1  f\  HAPPY  man,  whose  soul  is  fiU'd 
v/  With  zeal  and  reverend  awe ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield^ 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 

S  A  careful  Providence  shall  stand, 
And  ever  guard  thy  head, 
ISball  on  the  labours  of  thy  haml 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed.    « 

S  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine ;   . 
Tliy  children  round  thy  koard, 
Bach  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine. 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  ^ord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfij»   - 

For  mouths  and  years  to  cyme ; 

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  increase, 
,  Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

PSALM  129.— C.  M.   [b] 
Persecutors  punished, 
1  T  TP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  say, 
U   Hav^  I  been  nurs'd  in  tears ; 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious  M  the  years« 


"  PSALM  \%%  ttl 

£  Up  from  my  yoaih  I  bore  the  rage 
Of  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 
Oft  tbey  assail'd  my  riper  age, 
But  not  deatroy'd  my  life. 

5  Their  cruel  plough  had  torn  ipy  ilesb 
With  furrows  long  and  deep ; 
Hourly  they  vcx'd  my  wounds  afresh, 
Nor  let  my  sorrows  sleep. 

4  The  liord'  grew  angry  on  his  throne^ 

And  with  impartial  eye, 
^easur'd  the  mitoxhiefs  they  had  done, 
Then  let  his  arrows  fly. 

5  How  was  their  insolence  £urprisM 

To  hear  his  thunders  roll  I   • 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  sei^*d  • 

Tfith  honor  to  the  soul ! 

6  Thug  Bhall  tlie  men  that  bate  tbe  aaintf 

Be  blasted  ft-om  the  sky : 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints. 
And  all  their  projects  die. 

t  [What  though  tbey  flourish  tall  and  fair, 
They- have  no  root  beneath ; 
Their  growth  shall  perish  in  despaur, 
And  lie  despis'd  in  death.] 

%  [So  com  that  on  the  housetop  stands, 
No  hope  of  harvest  gives ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  his  hands. 
Nor  binder  fold  tlie  sheaves. 

9  It  springs  and  withers  on  the  place : 
No  traveller  bestows 
A  \vord:of  blessing  on  tbe  grass, 
Nor  minds  it  as  he  goes.] 


272  FSALH  130. 

PSAIiM  ISO.— C.  M.    [k] 

Pardoning  graee* 
%  /AUT  of  the  deeps  of  long  di9tre9S» 
\J  The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace,  < 

My  groans  to  move  thine  ear. 
2  Great  God !  should  thy  severer  ey« 
And  thine  impartial  hand 
Mark  and  revenge  iniauity, 
No  mortal  flesh  coulu  stand. 

S  Biit  there  are  pardons  with  my  God 
■  For  crimes  of  high  degree ; 
Thy  Son  hath  bought  them  with  his  bloody 
To  draw  us  near  to, thee. 

4  p[  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
♦    With  strong  desires  I  wait ; 

My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word. 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

5  [.fust  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  nighl 

Long  for  the  morning  skies. 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light, 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes ; 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace. 

And,  more  intent  than  they. 
Meets  the  first  openings  of  thy  (ace, 
And  finds  a  brighter  djiy.] 

7  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 

Let  Israel  seek  bis  face ; 
Tho  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  jttst. 
And  plenteous  In  his  gracs. 

8  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 

For  sinners  long  eusJavM ; 

The  great  Redeemer  is  his  Son, 

\nd  Israel  shall  be  saT'<|i 


PSALM  IdO,  ISI.         SIS 

FSAIiM  ISO^I*.  M.    [•] 

Pardoning  piue. 

I'C^RdM  deep  distress  &  troubled  thoughts, 
X^  To  thee,  ray  God,  I  rais'd  my  cries ! 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults. 
No  flesh  could  stand  before  thine  eyw. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grac^, 
Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope  and  love  as  well  as  fear. 

S  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 
And  long  and  wish  for  breaking  day, 

*   So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate ; 
When  will  d^y  Ood  bis  Ceice  display? 

4  My  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word ; 
Kor  shall  I  trast  thy  worf  in  vain  : 
Xiet  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 

«   And  4nd  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son ; 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways. 
And  pardons  what  our  bauds  have  done. 

PSAIiM  151.— C.  M.    [b] 

MutfiUiiy  and  submisswn. 

1  TS  there  ambition  in  my  Heart? 
X  Search,  gmcious  God,  and  sec ; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

t  I,  charge  my  thoughts^  be  bombte  still. 
And  all  my  carriage  mild. 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will^ 
Anid  qnlet  as  a  child. 
9 


274  PSALM  152. 

3  The  patienit  soul,  the  iowly  mind 

Shall  have  a  large  reward : 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign'd, 
And  trufit  a  faithfal  Lord. 

<    I  ■     »  '  m        ■  I   I      »   I         «  I    II  Mil    ■  i^aa—— a^M 

PSALM  132.    L.  M.    Vcr.  5, 13—18.  l») 

'*JU  the  setllement  of  a  cfiurck;  cr,  ike  ordina- 
tion of  a  minister. 

i  "CTTHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  fiad 
V  V    An  habitation  for  our  God, 
jA  dwelling  for  th'  Eternal  Mind; 
Amongst  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 

i  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  biU 
2   Of  Zioo,  for  his  ancient  refet ; 
^  And  ZioD  is  bis  dwelling  still, 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  blest. 

S  "  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 
•*  And  reign  for  ever,*?  saith  the  Lord ; 

^    "  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 
**  And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  **  Eere  vpill  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

**  And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread > 
**  Sinners  that  wait  before  my  door, 
**  With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

5  '*  Girded  with  truth,  &  clotliM  with  ^race, 
'*  My  priests,  my  ministers  shall  shine ; 
••  Not  Aaron,  in  his  costly  dress, 

*•  Made  an  appearance  so  divine. 

6  "  Tb«  saints,  unable  to  contain 

.  '''*'*^'''  inward  joys,  shall  shout  and  sing ; 
•' "  ^'^  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 
"  Aad  Zion  triumph  in  her  King.  . 


PSALM  1S^  :M 

7  p*  Jesus  shall  see  a  numerous  seed 
**  Born  here  t'  uphold  his  glonous  name; 
*  His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 
<  '*  While  all  his  foes  are  doth'd  with 
filiame."] 

PSALM  laa.— C.  M.   [*] 

Ter.  4,  5,  7,  8, 15—17.   A  ehuf€h  utablithed. 

1  [IVr^  B^^P  ^^^  slumber  to  his  eyw 
±\    Good  David  would  aflbrd, 
XllI  he  had  found  below  the  skies 
A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 

8  The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 
His  ark  was  settled  there : 
iTo  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

8  But  we  hare  no  such  lengths  to  go, 
Nor  wander  far  abroad ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now, 
'^   There  is  a  house  for  God.] 

PAVSS. 

4^  Arise^  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 
And  enter  to  thy  rest ! 
Lo !  thy.  church  waits  with  longing  eyes. 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  blest. 

5  !Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 
Thy  Spirit  and  tbv  word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afibrd« 

#  Here,  mighty  God !  accept  our  vpw^^ 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ; 

Bl«ss  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

Aad  iHl  ihy  voor  with  hrvad. 


2T6  PSALM  135. 

7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  rei^  ; 

liet  GoiTs  Anointed  sbine ; 
{    Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintoin, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

8  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne : 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows. 
:   Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  bis  crown. 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

PSALM  133.    C.  M.    £*)  " 

hrotherly  love. 
1  T  O,  what  an  entertaining  siglit 

M-J  Are  brethren  that  agree ! 
-   Brethren,  whose  cheerful  hearts  imite 
In  bands  of  piety ! 

S  When  streams  o(  love,  from  Chnst  tb« 
Descend  to  every  soul,  [spnjnSi 

♦  And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing. 
Shades  vnd  bedews  the  Whole: 

d  'Tis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet, 
,       On  Aaron's  reverend  head, 
I   The  trickling  drops  perfumed  his  feet. 
And  o'«r  his  garments  spread. 

A  ^is  pleasant  as  the  rooming  dews 

That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
y  Where  God  hid  mildest^glory  shews. 

And  makes  his  grace  distu. 

PSALM  1SS,—S.  M.    [»] 
CommunMon  of  sainis ;  or^  love  and  workup  «n 

afamily. 
1      TJLEST  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
XJ  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  < 
Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  pi 
Throu^  all  their  actions  nn. 


PSALM  1S3.  277 

2      Blest  18  the  pious  house. 

Where  zeal  und  friendship  meet; 

'  Hieir  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  rcmtf 
JMUike  their,  communion  sweet. 

S>     Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  bead 
They  pour'd  the  rich  perfume, 

;^  The  9il  through  all  hi;*  raiment  spread. 
And  pleasure  filPd  the  room. 

4     Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 
I'he  saints  are  blest  above, 
Where  joy,  like  morning  dew,  distilf*    , 
And  all  the  air  is  love* 


PSALM  isi-^.  P.  M.     [«] 

The  blessings  of  friendship, 
1      TTOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see, 
S^JLinAteA  and  friends  agree; 
£ach  in  thdr  proper  station  move, 
And  each  fulfil  their  part. 
With  sympathizing  heart. 
In  ail  the  cares  of  lite  and  love  V 

i     ^Tis  like  the  ointment  shed    ^ 

On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 
Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet: 

The  oil  through  all  the  room 

IMflfuB'd  a  choice  perfume, 
Ban  through  his  robes,  and  blest  his  feet. 

^      Xike  fruitful  showers  df  rain, 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descending  from  the  neighbouring  hills : 
Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 
Through  every  friendly  so*d,  ^ 

Where  love  like  heavenly  dew  distils. 

IfUf^  the  first  itoiMfa,  i/neussary^ 


278  PSALM  134,  135. 

PSALM  1S4.    C,  M.    [*] 

Daily  and  nightly  devotion. 
1  "VTE  that  obey  th'  immortal  Kiag, 
X    Attend  his  holy  place ; 
'  Bow  to  the  glories  of  bis  power^ 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 

ft  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 
And  send  your  souls  on  high : 
Raise  youradniirittg  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the  starry  sky. 

S  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  heart?      *  *"'  .\ 
With  rays  of  quiclcening  grace; 
TJie  God  that  spreads  the  heavens  abroaij 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

'  "  r 

'    PSALM  1,35.— 1st  Part.    L.  M*    [*] 

*"  Ver.  1— 4, 14, 19-^.  j 

The  diuTck  is  God^t  house  and  care, 
i  TJRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  exalt  his  naat, 

Jr  While  in  his  holy  courts  yc  wait, 
'    Te  saints,  that  to  bis  house  belong,    . 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

8  Praise  ye  the  Lord ;  the  Lord  is  good : 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ : 
Israel  he  those  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

5  The  Lord  himseW  will  judge  his  saintg ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends : 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Bepents  the  sorrovts  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod ; 
gives  his  suffering  servants  rest, 
'  Will  be  known  Th>  Almighty  God. 


PSALM  135.  Sm 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love ; 
People  and  priests,  emit  bis  oame : 
Amongst  his  saints  he  ever  dwells; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

PSALM  1S5.— 2d  Part.    L.    M.    [♦] 
Ver.  5—12.  The  works  o/creation^  providence^ 
redemption  ofltrael^  and  d&tlrwUion  ^em^ 
mits, 
1  f^  REAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 
VX  Above  all  powers,  and  every  throac} 
Wbate'er  he  please,  in  earth  or  sea. 
Or  heaven,  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

S  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. 

S  Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 
O  £gypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land »  . 
When  all  thy  firat-born,  beasts  and  men» 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

4  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings. 
He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gav« 

,   To  Israel,  whom  his  hand  redeemM, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave ! 

5  His  power  the  same,  the  same  his  grace. 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 

'  And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess. 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

^  PSALM  135— C.  M.    [*] 

Praiae  due  to  God,,  not  to  idot$. 
1     A  WAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise  your  King, 
j\.  Your  sweetest  passions  raise, 
Tour  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 


t60  PBALM  136. 

$  Great  is  the  Lord ;  and  worica  onkoow^ 

Are  his  divine  employ ; 
*  But  $tilt  las  saint«%  are  near  his  throne. 
His  treasure  and  his  joy. 

5  Heaven,  earth  and  sea  confess  his  hand ; 
He  bids  the  vapours  rise ; 
Lightning  and  storm  at  his  command. 
Sweep  through  the  sounding  skies. 

4  AH  power,  that  gods  or  kings  have  eiaim'd,' 

Is  found  with  hioi  alone ; 
I    But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd, 
Where  our  Jehovah's  known, 

5  Which  of  the  stocks  or  stones  they  trust 

.  Can  give  them  slv>wers  of  rain  ? 
In  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust, 
And  pray  to  gold  in  vain, 

€  [Theirgods  have  tongues  that  cannot,  talk 
Such  as  their  makers  gave : 
Their  feet  were  ne'er  design^  to  walk, 
Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 

7  Blind  ure  their' eyes,  their  ears  are  Jeaf^ 

Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray : 

Mortals  that  wait  for  their  relief. 

Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

8  Ye  saints,  adore  the  living  God, 

Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear : 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode. 
And  claims  your  honours  there. 

^  PSALM  136.— C.  M.     [»]  ' 

0otP8  wonders  tfcrtation^  providmi^  rtdimp* 
timi  of  Israel,  and  salvcUion  of  the  peopk. 
^^B  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign . 
mercies  still  endure ;  n       (Xoni, 


PSAtOff  IS«.  Ml 

And  bc^  the  Kiogof  kings  ador'd, 
His  troth  is  ever  sure.  «  * 

2  Whet  Wonders  hath  his  wisdom  dote ; 
How  mighty  is  his  iiai^d ! 
Heaven,  earth  and  sea  he  fram'd  alone : 
How  wide  is  his  command  \ 

5  The  son  supplies  the  day  with  Hght : 
How  bright  his  counsels  shine !  » 

The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night : 
His  works  are  all  divine. 

i  [He  struck  the  sons  of  E^ypt  dead ; 
How  dreadful  is  his  rod ! 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led : 
How  gracious  is  our  God  1 

I  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two ; 
His  arm  is  great  in  might : 
And  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through; 
His  power  and  grace  unite. 

€  But  Pharaoh's  arWiy  there  he  drown'd  >"*". 
How  glorious  are  his  Ways ! 
And  brought  his  saints  thro' desert  ground; 
Eternal  be  his  praise. 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand ;  " 
Victorious  is  his  sword; 
While  Israel  took  the  promised  land : 
And  faithful  is  his  word.] 

I  He  saw  the  nations  dead  m  sin ; 
He  felt  his^pity  move : 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in ; 
How  boundless  was  his  love ! 

9  He  sent  to  save  as  from,  our  wo  ; 
Q9is  goodness  never  fails ;) 
From  death,  and  heii,  and  ^very  §6% ; 
Aid  ni^  his  gmte  prertlli^ 


SS2  TSAIM  ISfi. 

10  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  Xjog ; 
His  mercies  still  •ndare ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing ; 
His  truth' is  ever  sure. 

PSALM  lite.— P.  M.   £»]      . 

1  I^IVE  thanks  toGod  most  high,  ' 
.  vT  The  universal  Lord ; 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings ; 
And  be  his  grace  auor'd.  •  ^ 

His  power  and  grace  |  And  let  his  name  * 
Are  still  the  same ;    |  Have  endless  praiMi' 

S  How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 
What  wonders  hath  he  done  I 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 
Thy  mercy.  Lord,  I  And  ever  sure 
Shall  still  endure ;  |  Abides  thy  word. , 

S  His  wisdom  fram'd  the  sun, 

To  crown  the  day  with  light ; 
'     The  moon  and  twinkling  stars, 

To  cheer  the  darksome  night.      '    ^ 
Bis  power  and  grace  |  And  let  his  name 
Are  still  the  same  ;    |  Have  endless  praise. 

4  LHe  smote  the  first-born  sons. 
The  flower  of  £gypt,  dead: 
And  thence  his  chosen  tribes 
With  joy  and  glory  led. 

Thy  mercy  4  Lord,  [And  ever  sure 
Shall  still  endure ;    Abides  thy  word. 

5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  Red  Sea  in  two. 
And  for  his  people  made 

A  wott4roiu  w»9Bf^  tbrough. 


^  PSALH  IM.  MS 

His  poirer  and  grace  |  And  let  bie  name       ) 
Are  gtill  the  same ;     |  Have  endless  pnite.  ^ 

6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there 
With'  all  his  host  he  drown'd ; 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe, 
Through  a  lone  desert  gronnd. 
Thy  mercy.  Lord,  j  And  ever  surev  * 
Shall  still  endure ;  |  Abides  thy  word. 

PAUSE. 

i    T  The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 

Beneath  his  dreadful  hand ; 

White  his  own  servants  took 

Possession  of  their  land. 
His  power  and  grace  i  And  let  his  name  , 
Are  still  the  same ;    I  Have  endless  pratoe.] 

..  8  He  saw  the  nations  lie 

AJI  perishing  in  siii, 
'    And  pity'd  the  sad  state, 

The  niin'd  world  was  in. 
iliy  mercy,  Lord,  |  And  ever  sare 
Shall  still  endure ;  |  Abides  thy  wordi 

9  He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  foe. 

His-power  and  grace  |  And  let  his  name 
Are.  still  the  same ;    |  Have  endless  praise. ' 

10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God  the  heavenly  King ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  work^  and  glories  sing. 

Thy  mercy.  Lord,  I  And  ever  sure 
SWdi  still  endure ;  |  Abides  thy  word. 


284  PftiLM  m.    ^ 

PSALM  196.    Abridged.  L.  M.    [*} 

1  f^  IVE  to  our  Ood  inunprtai  pnise ! 
vT  Merey  and  truth  are  all  his  ways ; 
"Wooden  of  griace  to  God  belong,    ^ 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  soog. 

S  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown. 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  i 
His, mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  i 

d  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
\  And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

-4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  lights 
Hs  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  siins  and  moons  shall  shine  no : 

5  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand. 
And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  lanl; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

S  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin. 
And  felt  his  pity  work  within : 
His  meixies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  death  and  sin  shall  i^ign  no  va»i^ 

H  fie  sent  his  Son,  with  power  to  save 
Fn>m. guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  graver 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong. 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.  * 

8  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  fetl. 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat ; 
"'■^  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

V  this  Tvin  world  iliaU  bi  ■•  oum* 


WAiM  IS%.  U$ 

PSALM  138.— L.  M.    [•] 

ReHoring  and  prettrving  gnet. 

ff TrriTH  all  my  powers  of  heart  &  tongas, 
F  V   I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  aoig : 
iUigels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise.' 

S  Angels,  that  make  thy  eharch  their  cai^^ 
Shall  witness  my  devotion  there. 
While  holy  seal  dtrqpta  my  eyes 
To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 

5  Pll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  liord  ;* 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word ; 
I((ot  all  thy  works  and  names  below, 
80  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

4  To  Ood  I  cry'd  when  troubles  rose ; 
He  heard  me,  and  sobdo'd  ray  foes  ;  .. 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

"  And  strength  difilis'd  through  all  nyMNil. 

5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  his  state. 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  grsit; 
But  from  his  throne  descends  to  see  ^ 

«    The  sons  of  humble  poverty.' 

6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand ; 

'  Thy  words  my  fiUnting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grkce  will  complete  what  grace  begiM, 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  frois  sins'; 

^  The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
^XlcnMl  mercy  sa'er  forsakes. 


!SM  PSAL1ML 131 

PSALM  159^1st  P&rt.  L.  M.    [V) 
The  ail-iuing  God, 

%t  T  ORD,  thott  hast  searched  and  seen  9« 
^jLa        thrpagh; 

•  Thine  eye  commands  with  piercing  vieir 
Hy  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  th«r  powerp» 

%  Mgr  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own« 
4re  to  my  God  distinctly  known ; 
He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  spedc 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  hreak. 

S  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 

On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand : 
«  Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amasing  knowledge,  vast  and  great  l 

^  What  large  extent !  what  iofty  height  i 
;  My  sonl,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost.  ^         .  \ 

5  '*  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  bi«uf!$ 
•*  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

*  **  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
'«« G>n8ent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there.'' 

PAUSB  I. 

S  Cenid  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove. 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 
Where,  Liord,  could  I  thy  presence  shini. 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

7  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 
*  ^ms  there  thou  dwell'st  enthron'd  in  tight ; 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  venge^ce  reigoB, 
And  Satan  gromns  beneath  his  cWsf* 


►  *.. 


FSAUH  1S9.  287 

8  If,  moonted  on  a  morning  ray, 
T  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 
Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrivt, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

9  Or  should  I  try  to  shnn  thy  sight. 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night. 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray,    . 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

10  **  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  toy  brett^ 
**  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I/est ; 

.    ^*  Kor  let  ray  weaker  pasoons  dare 
**'  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

PAUSK  II. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disgnlse, 

I9'o  screen  from  thy  all  searchiDg  eyes : 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades  as  blaring  nooa., 

12  Midnight  a«d  noon  in  this  agree,  » 
Great  Go^  4ey're  both  alike  to  thee; 
Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy^ 

-•    And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 

15  "  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  brea$t» 
"  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
**  "Not  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
**  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there."    « 

^  FSAIiM  199.—^  Part.    L.  M.    [b] 

The  wondetfttl  formation  ^man. 
1 .  VTIWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  G6d,  I  came, 
X  A  work  of  such  a  carious  frame ; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine. 
And  each  proclaims  thy  skill  divine. 

t  Thine  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  survey, 
Whkb  ytt  lA  dark  ceiiftdtoE  lay ; 


1^8  rSALIf  18ft. 

Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  teolc« 
'    Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 

,  S  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  nam'd. 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram'd^ 
(The  b)«atbing  lungs,  the  beating  heart) 
Were  copy*d  with  unerring  art. 

4  At  last,  to  shew  my  Maker's  nam^, 
God  stampM  his  image  on  my  frame. 
And  in  some  unknown  moment  join'd 
The  finish'd  members  to  the  mind* 

5  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  began. 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man : 

Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praitt. 

PArsE. 

6  Lord,  since  ki  my  advancing  age  * 
I've  acted  on  life's  busy  stage, 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount* 

7  I  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 

,    And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore, 
-Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

I  These  on  my  heart  are  still  impressed, 
With  these  1  give  mine  eyes  to  rest ; 
And  at  my  waking  bour^l  £nd 
God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

PSALM  139.-^  Part.    L.  M.    [bj 
BkMtrUif  profetsed,  and  grace  tried ;  or,  the 
hearl-'Harching  God^ 
i  IV/I'^  ^<xl>  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 
i-TX  When  impious  men  transgress  thy 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane    (wkt ! 
T«ke  tity  trtnnidous  nuiifriA  fii» 


PSALM  139.         sae 

^  Boes  not  my  soul  detest  and  bate 
'     The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit? 

Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thefi 

I  eoant  them  enemies  to  me. 

3  Xiord,  search  my  soul,  try  erery  thoaght ; 
Though  mine  own  heart  accuse  me  nol 
Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 

I  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 

4  Doth  secret  misehief  lurk  within? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  iia  ? 
O  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray. 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

I  Will  ■  ■    ■  I   ■  .         .  I  I      11         ■— .>——>— —p 

PSALM  139.— Ist  Part.  C.  M.    [•) 

Ood  is  tuery  vhere, 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  that, 
X  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence.  Lord,  or  Am 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all-surrounding  sight  sunreyt 

My  rising  and  my  rest : 
Hy  public  walks,  my  private  wayi, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

5  My  thoughts  He  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formM  within ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
fie  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  h^ ! 
Where  can  a  creature  hide? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  fiti 
Bet et  on  every  side* 

? 


2M  PSALM  139. 

5  So  lei  thy  grace  surround  vae  still, 
And  like  a'^bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 

Secured'  by  sovereign  love. 

>. 

pAirsB. 

0  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retirci 
Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven,  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath, 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  could  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  resign.  ' 

8  If,  wingM  with  beams  of  morning  light, 

I  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

$  If  o'er  toy  sins  I  think  to  draw 
The  curtains  of  the  night. 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law, 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

10  The  beams  of  noon,  thelnidnight  hour, 
Are  both  alike  to  thee ; 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee.   , 


PSALM  1S9.— 2d  Part.    CM.    [•] 

The  wisdom  of  God  in  thtfotmaiion  qfiMn' 
i  T^[rHEN  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand, 
W    Afid  all  my  frame  survey, 
lx}rd,  'tis  thy  work :  I  o\vnthy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 


PiSALH  1S9.  2»l 

2  Thy  hand  mv  heart  and  reins  posMSt, 
Where  unborn  nature  grew ; 
Thv  wifidom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

9  Thine  eye  with  nicest  care  sitrvey'd 

The  growth  of  every  part,  [iail 

Till  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughts  had 
Was  copy'd  by  thine  art.  ' 

4  Heaven,  earth  and  sea,  and  fire  and  wmi^ 

Shew  me  thy  wondrous  skill ; 
But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  stUl. 

5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  s^hine. 

My  flesh  prbclairas  thy  praise ; 
l^ord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  joiu 
Thy  miracles  of  i^race* 

4 
— M^— ^  I    ■    !■■        ■     I  ■  III  ^  I  ,   ,  — ^fc— »^^^— IM 

PSALM  139.— 3d  Part.  C.  M.    [•} 
V4r.  14,  IT,  18.    The  mercies  of  God  w«»- 

An  evening  Psalm.  • 

1  T  ORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  fPet 

1  I  They  strike  me  with  surprise; 
ISfot  all  tbc  sands  that  spread  the  shora 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

S  K y  flesh^with  fear  and  wonder  standi ,    ' 
The  product  of  thy  skill : 
And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

S  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep ; 
IJow  kind,  how  dear  to  me ! 
O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep. 
Still  find  my  thoughts  wfth  thee !    ' 


2d2  PSALM  141^  142. 

PSALM  141*— L.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  2-^5.  Wai(hfuint$i  and  brotherly  reproff, 

A  morning  or  evening  Psalra. 
1  Ti/TY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
JLtX  Like  morning  incense  in  thy  hosae ; 
And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

%  Watch  oVmy  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

5  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  tvay ! 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment,  slied. 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

A  When  I  behold  them  press'd  with  grjef,     i 
PII  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief: 
And,  by  my  warm  petitions,  prove,  l 

How  |iuch  I  prize  their  faithtui  love. 

PSALM  142.— C.  M.    [b] 

God  is  the  Hope  rf  the  helpUts. 
1  npO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 
X   From  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints  before  his  throne 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

S  My  soul  was  overwhelmed  wjth  woes, 
jyiy  heart  began  to  break  ; 
My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knowi, 
He  knows  the  way  I  take. 

S  Ob  ever^  side  I  cast  mine  eye. 
And  found  my  helpers  gone  ; 
While  friends  and  strangers  paas'd  me  bji 
*  X<f«gUct«d  and  wUaiowii. 


PSALM  143.  20S 

4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry. 

And  cafl'd  thy  mercy  near, 
**  Thou  art  ray  portion  wben  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 
I've  an  almighty  Friend. 

6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free. 

Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name ; 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

PSAL.M  14S.— L.  M.    [b] 

Cmnplaint  of  heavy  afflicliont  of  mind  and  boJ^. 

1  T\yr  Y  righteous  Judge,  my  grackras  God, 
iyXHear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroadi 
And  cry  for  succour  from  thy  throne : 
O  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

S  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass ; 
Behold  |hy  servant  pleads  thy  grate : 
Should  justice  call  us  to  thy  bar, 
No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 

8  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me ; 
Bown  to  the  dust  my  life  is  broagkt, 
Like  one  long  burvM  and  forgot. 

4  I  dwell  in  darkness  and  unseen, 
My  heart  is  desolate  within ; 
My  thoughts  in  musing  silence  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

C  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 
Te  baar  ny  tinking  ipinU  sy  % 


2^4  PSALM  14d. 

I  stretch  ray  hands  to  God  again, 
And  thirst,  like  parched  lands,  for  rain* 

6  Far  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn ;  ■ 
When  will  thy  smiling  lace  return? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove  ? 
And  God  forever  hide  his  love  ? 

T  My  Goil,  thy  long  delay  to  save 
"Will  sink  thy  prisoner  to  the  grave : 
My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  nuae  eye ; 
Make  baste  to  help  before  I  die. 

S  Tlie  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
[Distressing  pains,  distressing  fears  ; 

0  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice, 
How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoictt. 

9  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh, 
And  lift  my  weary  soul  on  high; 
For  Uiee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 
Aiid  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away, 

10  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 
Which  is  the  path  my  feet  should  go  ; 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

1  flee  to  hide  me  near  ray  God. 

11  Teach  rae  to  do  thy  holy  will. 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill ; 

•   Let  the  good  spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 

It  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  compl 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain 
And  fiesh,  that  waft  ray  foe  before. 
Shall  neircr  tiBX  t&y  spirit  more. 


PSALM  144.  MB 

PvSALM  144.--lrt  Port.    C.  M.    [♦] 

Ver.  1, 3.    Asiislanu  and  victory  in  the  tpt* 
Ttlual  u?arfare» 

1  "pOREVER  ble&ed  be  the  Lord, 
P   My  Saviour  and  m-y  shield  ; 
He  sends  his  spirit  with  his  vi'ord, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

9  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
He  makes  my  soul  bis  tare, 
Instructs  me  to  the  heavenly  iight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

S  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 
Doth  ray  weak  courage  raise; 
Be  makes  the  glorious  victory  mim. 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

I  •  -      .^jg_^ 

PSALM  l44.-~2d  Part.    C.  M.    [bj 

f  er.  3 — 6.    The  vanity  o/rnan^  and  eondir 
scension  of  God, 

i  T  ORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  iiHtt» 
I  A  Born  of  the  earth  at  first  I 
His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain, 
Still  hastening  to  the  dust ! 

C  Q,  what  is  feeble,  dying  man, 
Or  any  of  his  race, 
.  That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  hfen  witU  grace  ! 

I  That  God,  who  darts  his  lightnings  dowa, 
"Who  shakes  the  vforlds  above, 
\nd  mountedns  tremble  at  his  frown. 
How  woadroud  is  his  love ! 


996  PSALM  144,  145. 

PSAJLM  144.-T-L.  M.    [*]  * 
TeK  l!i — 15,    Crroee  above  rickes ;  or^  the  hap- 
py notion. 


1  TTAPPY  the  city  where  their  sons 
JLX  Like  pillars  ro^d  a  palar^  seL 
And  daughters,  bright  as  pollsh'd  sl!Oh^ 


Give  strength  and  beaoty  to  the  state. 

Happy  the  country  where  the  sheep. 
Cattle  and  corn,  have  large  increase ; 
Where  men  securely  work  or  sleep, 
I<^or  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peaetk 

Happy  the  nation  thus  endow'd ; 
But  more  divinely  blest  are  those, 
On  whoiTK  the  all-sufficient  God 
Himself  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 


PSALM  145.— L.  M.    f*] 

The  greatnesf  of  God, 

4  T^jTY  God,  my  King,  thy  various pnd|t 
XVJ.  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days : 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue, 
Ttlt  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 

5  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
Ajid  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
iNew  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

5  Thy  truth  and  justice  Pll  proclaim ; 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream; 
Thy  mercy  swift ;  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

A  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine ; 
"Let "  every  realm  with  joy"  proelaim 
e  loiiiul  93bA  hoM«r«f  llif  iiaiii» 


PSALM  14f.  fsn 

Let  distaoi  times  and  nationt  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  son*; 
The  joy  and  laboor  of  tkeir  tongue.  * 

$  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds  ? 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  1 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways ! 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise ! 

J»S AliM  145.— Ist  Part    C.  M.    [*] 
Ver.  1—7, 11—13.    I'iie  greainets  of  Qod. 
1  T   0\G  as  I  lire  ril  bless  thy  name, 
-I  i  My  King,  my  God  of  love ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

^  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknowt. 
And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
PU  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

S  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongu^i 
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 ; 
^  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  power,  thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  mani^'d  by  thy  hands; 

Thy  sftintS'  are  rul'd  by  love ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Thoogh  loolui  wd  taUli 


am  FSAUf  14S. 

PSALM  145.— «a  Part.    C;  M.    [«] 
Ver.  7,  &c.    The  goodness  of  Ctetf. 
1  Q WEET  is  the  memory  oC  thy  graoe, 
(D  My  God,  my.heavenly  King ! 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  songs  of  glory  sing. 

S  God  reigns  en  high,  but  ne'er  confines 
His  goodness  to  the  skies ; 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shinip, 
And  every  want^supplies. 

5  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily^food  : 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
-'    And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord  I 
How  slow  thine  anger  moves  I 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

6  Creatiires,  with  all  their  endless  rmoe. 

Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless 'thy  name. 

PSALM  145.— 3d  Part.    C.  M.     [*] 
Ver.  14, 17,  &c.    Mercy  to  sufferers  ;  er,  uM 

hearing  pratfer, 
1  T  ET  every  tongue  thy  goodnesa  speak, 
JLi  Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Th  V  strengUi'ning  hands  uphold  the  weak, 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 

ft  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  dow»» 
^  Or  virtue  lies  distreesM 
^^neatJi  some  |^ud  oppressar's  ^r«iii|» 


PSALM  ]4e.  t99 

5  The  Lord  supports  our  tottering  dayt,    ' 
And  guides  our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  bis  words  are  truth. 

A  Re  knows  the  pain  his  servants  f«el, 
He  bears  his  children  cry, 
And  their  best  wibhes^o  fulfil^ 
His  grace  is  •ver  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere : 
He  save^  the  souls,  whose  hamble  lov* 
Is  joio'd  with  holy  fear. 

6  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slty. 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ; 
Bnt  none  that  servo  the  Lord  shall  sayi 
*.'  They  sought  hjs  aid  in  vain."] 

7  [My  lips  shall ^well  upon  his  pnuM^ 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad : 
•Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 

The  honours  of  their  God.] 
_ ■  i 

PSALM  146.— L.  M.    [♦] 

Praiu  to  God  for  his  goodness  and  inUh 

inHAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  my  heart  shall  join 
jL    In  works  so  pleasant,  so  divine ; 
Kow  \vhile  the  flesh  is  mine  abode, 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God» 

ft  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powen^ 
While  immortality  endures : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past,    ' 
While  lile  and  thought,  and  being  last 

6  Why  should  I  mdte  a  man  my  trust  P 
^Mbm  wait  die^M  t6^n  to  'diiftt ; 


dOO  PSALM  146. 

Tbeii*  breath  departs,  their  pomp  &  power, 
Anct  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
Ou  iRraePs  God :  he  made  the  sky, 
And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train, 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

5  His  truth  forever  stands  secure : 

He  ^aves  th*  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor  : 
He  sends  the  iab'riog  eon  science  peacs, 
And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

€  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  miod; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in' distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

7  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  Wil|« 
Bui  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 
Thy  (jrod,  O  Zion  I  ever  reigns ; 
Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

I        PSALM  146.— L.  P.  M.    [•] 

Praise  to  God  for  his  goodness  and  inUk. 

1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  ny  breath ; 
X  And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  &hall  employ  my  iiobler  powen  * 
My  days  df  praise  sliall  ne'er  be  past, 
labile  life,  and  thought,  and  bein{(  )aft, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

t  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dost : 

Vain  is  the  help  «f  flesh  and  bl«od ; 
Their  breath  depart8,their  pomp  and  power, 
A«d  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 
-r  MJi  Um/  ndw  ikekt  pionift  coQd. 


PSALM  UT.  801 

S  Happy  the  raan,  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israei's  God :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  sea?  with  all  their  train : 
His  truth  forevek*  stands  secure : 
fie  savei)  th*  oppressed,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
And  none  shall  iind  his  promise  vaia. 

4  The  Ldrd  hatk  eyes  to  give  the  blind ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sink  in  j;  mind ; 

He  scTuds  the  laboring  conscience  peftee, 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release* 

5  He  loves  his  saints,  he  Icnows  them  well, 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  keil : 

Th/  Ciod,  O  ZioM,  ever  reigns,    * 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age. 
In  this  exalted  work  engage : 

Praise  hins  in  everlasting  strains. 

6  Pli  praise  him  while  Be  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  power?. 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

Or  immortality  endures. 

PSAL3I  147.— list  Part.    L.  M.    [»] 
The  Divine  Nature,  Providence  and  Orace. 
t  "pKArSE  ye  the  Lord :  'tis  good  to  raise 
X    Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise : 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  bur  delight. 

2  The  liord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name : 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul,' 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  wholr 


9M  PSALM  147. 

5  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flamM; 
■   He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names ; 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 
•    A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might ; 
And  all  Iiis  glories  infinite : 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

PAVSB. 

5  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high. 

Who  spreads  his  clouds  all  round  the  sky; 
Tliere  be  prepares  th6  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  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  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force  ? 
The  sprightly  man,  the  warlike  horse. 
The  nim^bie  wit,  the  active  limb  ? 

All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

I  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; ' 
He  views  his  children  with  delight : 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks  and  loves  his  image  there. 

■I     ■  I.  ■  .1  . 1  ■  ■  - 1    .    ..  I  <       II..  -    — 

FSALM  147.— 2d  Part.    L.  M.    [*] 

Summer  and  tointer. 

I*  T  ET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  (rod, . 
JLj  And  make  his  honours  known  abroad ; 
"  For  sweet  the  joy,  our  s5ttgs  to  raise, 
"  And  gloriQus  is  the  work  of  praiaa.'' 


FSAUU  147.  $06 

2  Our  children  are  secure  and  blest ; 
Our  sbores  have  peace,  owr  citie^  rest ; 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessings  to  their  meat. 

S  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains : 
His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool' be  sends, 
And  thus  the  epringiug  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground  •• 
His  hail  descends  with  clattering  sound : 
Where  is  the  man  so  vainly  bold,. 
That  dares  defy  his  dreatlfulcold  ? 

5  He  bids  the  southern  breezes  blow : 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow : 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 

6, To  all  our  realm  his  laws  are  shown : 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known  : 
He.hathTiQt  thus  revealM  his  word 

■   To  every  laQtj -—Praise  ye  the  Lord ! 

PSALM  14T.~C.  M.    [»] 
Vefc  7—9, 13^18.     The  seasons  ef  the  year, 
i  "ITtriTH  songs  and  honours  sounding 
T  ?     Adilress  the  Lord  on  high ;    [loud, 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters  veil  the  sky.  | 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 
~  To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  com  in  vaUie^  grow. 

S  He  gives  tlie  graeing  o*  his  meat ; 
Ife  heart  the  i^mM  cry ; 


S04  PSALM  14«. 

But  man,  who 'tastes  his  finest  wlieat, 
8boaId  raise  his  honours  high. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  factt 

Of  the  declining  year ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  ra«e> 
And  wint'ry  days  appear 

5  His  hoary  frost,  bis  fleecy  snow 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground : 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  feiters  bound. 

6  TfJien  froth  his  dreadful  stores  on  high 

He  pours  the  rattling  bail, 
Tlie  wretch  that  dares  this  God  defy 
Shall  find^his  courage  fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow, 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  wanner  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

8  The  changing  wind,  the  flying'cloud 

Obey  his  miehty  word : 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud, 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

PSALM  148.— P.  M.    [♦] 
Praise  to  God  from  aU  irecUuret, 

1      I^E  tribes  of  Adam,  join  , 

X    With  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 

And  offer  notes  divine 

To  your  Creator's  praise.? 
Ye  holy  throng      I  In  worlds  oi  light 
Of  angels  bright,   |  Begin  the  song. 
t      Thou  sun,  with  dassHiig  nyt, 

A«d  moon,  thai  rulti  the  iughl» 


PSALM  148.  30ft 

Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise, 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 
His  power  declare,  I  And  clouds  that  fly 
Ye  ioods  on  high,  |  In  empty  air. 

fi     The  shining  worlds  above 

In  glorious  order  stand. 

Or  in  swift  courses  move, 

By  his  supreme  command. 
He  spaice  the  word,  I  From  nothing  cain* 
And  all  their  frame  |  To  praise  the  liord. 

4  Be  mo v*d their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past : 
And  e^ch  his  word  fulfils 
While  time  and  nature  last. 

In  dififerent  ways        I  His  wondrous  name, 
HJ9  works  pro^aim  |  And  speak  his  praise* 

FAV8C. 

5  Let  nil  the  earth-boro  race, 
AyOd  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the  seas. 
Or  in  their  bosom  sleep ; 

From  sea  and  shore  |  And  still  display 
Their  tribate  pay,     |  Tltelr  Maker's  powir 

#      Ye  vapours,  bail  and  snow. 
Praise  ye  th'  Almighty  Lord, 
And  stormy  winds  that  blow, 
'  To  execute  his  word. 
WiiftD  lightnings  shine  |  Let  earth  adore 
Or  thundevs  roar,  |  His  hand  divine. 

7      Ye  mountains  near  the  skies, 
With  lofty  cedars  there. 
And  trees  of  humbler  size, 
That  fruit  in  plenty  bear  * 


506      -      PSALM  148. 

Beasts  wild  and  tame,      |  In  various  foms. 
Birds,  dies,  and  worms,  |  ExaH  his  name. 

8      Te  kings,  and  judge?,  fear 

Tbe  Lord,  the  sovereign  King : 
And  while  you  rule  us  here. 
His  heavenly  honours  sing. 


Make  you  forget 
His  power  supreaie. 


Nor  let  the  dream 
Of  power  and  state 

9  Virgins,  and  youths,  engage 
To  sound  his  praise  divine,  , 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feebler  voices  join. 

Wide  as  he  reigns  I  By  every  tongne 
His  name  be  sung  |  In  endless  strains. 

10  Let  all  th^  nations  f6&r 
The  God  that  rules  above ; 
He  brings  his  people  near. 
And  makes  them  taste  his  lov  • 

While  earth  and  sky  j  His  saints  shall 
Attempt  his  praise,    |  His  honours  high. 

PSALM  148.--L.  M.    [*] 
Paraphrased.     Universal  praUe  to  God. 
1  T   OUD  hallelttjahs  to  the  Lord  [dwell ; 
1  i  From  distant  worlds  wfaj^re  ereatnres 
Let  h*!aven  begin  tbe  solemn  word. 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

Note.    This  VA9\m  may  be  snng  to  a  diflT^nt  metre^ 
%y  adding  tbe  two  following  Hnes  to  every  8taim,-viiL  - 
.     Each  tff  his  works  his  nartif  displays, 
Bui  tliey  can  tWerfi^Jll  Ms  praist, 

S  The  Lord!  how  absolute  he  reigns! 
Let  every  angel  bend  the  knee ! 
^  of  his  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
speak  how  fieroe  bis  tesrort  ht. 


PSALH  148.  307 

3-  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  divell. 
An  awfal  throne  of  stuning  bliss : 
^ly  through  the  world,  O  sun,  and  tell 
How  dark  thy  beams  compar'd  to  his. 

•4  Awake,  ye  tempests,  and  his  fame 
In  sounds  ot'dreadiul  praise  declare; 
And  the  sweet  whisper  of  ills  name 
Fill  ev'ry  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

5  liet  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  agnt 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  fire : 
Let  the  firm  earth  and  iroUing  sea 

In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 

6  Ye  flow'ry  plains,  proclaim  his  skill; 
Vallies,  lie  low  bfefore  his  eye ; 
And  let  his  praise  from  ev'ry  hill 
Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighboring  sky. 

7  Ye  stubborn  oaks,  and  stately  pines, 
Bend  your  high  branches,  and  adore ; 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  ditferent  straini: 
The  Iamb  must  bleat,  the  lioA  roar. 

8  Bi  rd s,  ye  mu«t  make  his  praise  you^  thenw  ; 
Nature  demands  a  song  from  you : 
"Wliile  the  dtinib  ilsh  that  cut  the  stream 
Leap  up  and  mean  his  praises  toe. 

« 

9  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  toneae, 
When  nature  all  around  you  sings? 

G  for  a  shout  from  old  and  young. 
From  humble  swains,  and  lofty  kings! 

10  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 
Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known : 

^   Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne^ 

11  Jehovah!  'tis  a  glorious  word! 
,  O  may  it  dwiJl  otf  ev'ry  tODgae  5 


308  PSALM  148. 

But  saints,  who  best  have  known  the  liQri, 
Are  bound  to  raiss  the  nobledt  song. 

i2  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 
Which  Gabriei  plays  on  ev'ry  chord : 
From  all  below,  and  all  above. 
Load  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 

PSAJLM  148.— S.  M.    [*] 
Universal  praise, 
*!      X  ET  ev'ry  creature  join 

p  i  To  praise  tb'  eternal  God ; 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  beg'ui, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

It      Thou  sun  with  golden  beams. 
And  moon  with  paler  rays, 
Te  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flamtly 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

$     He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fix'd  their  wondrous  frame; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  moFf^ 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4      Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise, 
Or  fall  in  showers  of  snow, 
Te  thunders,  murmuring  round  the 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

9r     Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire. 
Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 
When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  C0B9pu» 
To  execute  his  woid. 

6      By  all -his  works  above 
His  hononrs  be  exprest; 
But  saints  that  taste  his  saving  lore 
fihootd  sing  his  prai9e8  btet 

FAVSS  I.     - 

*^      Let  earth  and  ooem  know 


PSALM  148.  309 

Praise  him,  ye  wat'ry  worlds  below, 
Aad  monsters  of  the  seas. 

.  $      From  mountains  near  the  sky 
Let  his  high  praise  resound. 
From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  hi^. 
And  vales  and  fields  ai*ound. 

9      Ye  lions  of  the  wockI, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Te  live  upon  his  dally  food. 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 

ID    Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing. 
On  high  his  praises  bear. 
Or  sit  on  flow'ry  boughs,  and  nng 
*         Your  Maker's  glory  there. 

11    Ye  creeping  ants  and  wormfi. 

His  various  wisdom  show ;  * 

*   And  flies,  in  all  your  skioing  swarmi. 
Praise  him  that  drest  you  so. 

i%    By  all  the  carth-Uorn  race» 
His  honours  be  exprest ; 
But  saints,  that  know  his  heavenly  gftct, 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 

FAVSfi    II. 

13  Monarchs  of  wide  command. 
Praise  ye  tli'  eternal  King ; 

Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  band, 
Whence  all  your  honours  spring.  • 

14  Let  vigorous  youth  engage 
To  sound  his'praises  high ; 

While  growing  babes  and  withering  age 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  «hown 

His  woadroaa  fame  to  raise ; 


310  PSALM  14»-  - 

-    God  is  the  Lord ;  his  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise.    . 

16    Let  nature  join  with  art,  ^ 

And  ait  pronounce  hint  hiest ; 
But  saints  that  dvv^tl  so  near  his  hearty 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 


PSALM  149.— C.  M.    [*  ]  ' 

Praise  Godj  att  his  saints ;  or,  the  saints  jvdg 

/  ing  the  world. 

t     A  LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 

J\.  And  let  your  songs  be  new ; 
.  Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 
His  later  wonders  shew. 

9  Hie  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 
ShaA  their  Redeemer  sing ; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise. 
While  Zion  owus  her  King. 

S  The. Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just. 
Whom  sinners  treat  with  soorn : 
The  meek,  that  lie  despis'4  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  should  be  joyful  in  their  Kinj^ 

E'en  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  son^s. 
The  vengeance  of  the  Itord. 

6  When  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends* 

And  bids  the  world  appear, 

irones  are  prepared  (or  all  his  friends 

Who  humbly  lov'd  inm  here. 


PSALM  150.  Sit 

7  Tiieo  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 
Nations  that  darM  rebel ; 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  G«d, 
On  tyrants  doom'd  to  bell. 

M  The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chaiot, 
New  triumphs  shall  affiird ; 
Sach  honour  for  the  saints  remalat ; 
Praise  ye,  and  lov^e  the  Loid. 

.    PSALM  150.— C.  M.    [•j 
Ver.  1, 2,  6.    A  song  o/praue. 
1  TN  God's  own  honse  pronounce  bis  pniw 
X  His  grace  he  there  reveals ; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raiWi 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

%  het  all  your  sacred  passions  mov«, 
While  you  rehearse  his  deeds : 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love^ 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

S  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath, 
Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death* 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


a 


THE  CHRISTIAN  DOXOLOGY* 
li.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise',  and  glory  giv'n, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 


C.  M. 

LET  God  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  Mia  V- 
Ox  itdaU  to  love  th»  Jjord* 


312  I^OXOLOOtl^S. 

C.  M. 
L 

Where  ike4une  inchidet  two  ttanxas^ 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  adorM, 
Wbo  calls  our  souls  from  death. 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  vrord, 
And  new-creatbg  breath* 

II. 

To  praise  the  Father,  9fld  the  Son« 

And  Spirit,  ail  <iivine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Th.^ee  in  One, 

Let  saints  and  angels  join.  ^ 

■  ■■■mil  II  II.  II  I  .     ■    i>   II  I   ..■ ^»^i^»i^Mifc— Wf^MI 

'   S.  M. 

"^TE  angels  round  the  throne, 
X    And  saints  that  dvreil  beloHr, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  tbe  Soii« 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

Now. to  the  grrat  and  sacred  Tliree^ 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  giv'n, 
Thro'  all  the>yorld8  where  God  tsknowk. 
By  all  the  angels  near  tlie  throne. 
And  all  the  saiftt^  in  earth  and  heay'n. 

I  <!■■       I      lH     II    I   II  "l    »        ..       iMi-  III         !»,•      Ill     I  I  I    I      !■ 

P.  M. 

FTK)  God  the  Father^s  throne 
*      X    Perpetual  honours  raise  l 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
_    To  God  the  Spirit,  praise: 

•11  oor  powers^  |  Thy  name  we  ting, 
1  King,  I  While  Ibth  eAeret. 


HYMNS 

SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

tN^THBEE  BOOKS. 

1.      OOI.T.XCTXD  TBOM  THK  SCmirTVBH* 
XI.     COMPOSXP  on    DITISB  SVBIICIV. 
II.  rBBFARED  VOA  THS  LO&d's  SVrTSB. 


•«•««•■••••• 


BY  I.  WATTPg,  D.  B. 


Aod  they  suBg  ft  ciew  tons,  savingt  Thou  ut  ««tlif^ 
lif .  for  thou  if«8t  Blaic,  and  Baet  redeemed  us,  %e. 

Rev.  Y.  t. 


MHi  twent  (i.  e.  CAHrfioni)  conveiiire,  tvmnxfm 
Mrjato  quasi  Deo  dicere.    Plineus  i*  EpUt. 


HAVERHILL,  (M«M.) 

FUBL1SHKD  BY  BI7RBILL  AB9  TILBSVOaiy 
A«V  SOLO  AT  THBIB  BOOXSTOftB* 

itefrotrptd  ^  B.  4  J.  CeOMe. 

1817 


HYMNS. 


BOOK  I. 

t 
COLX.ECTED  FSOIC  THE   HOT.T  8CBIPTVB] 

HYMN  I.— 0.  M.    [•] 

ji  neto  9ong  to  the  Lamb  that  wcu  slam* 
Kev.v.6,  8,  9— 12.      . 
t  TIEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
JD  Amidst  his  Father's  throne ! 
Vrepare  new  honours  for  his  aanM, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 

£  JLet  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 
The  church  a^ore  around, 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayert  of  alt  tbe  saints, 

And  these  tfie  hymns  they  raiss : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, ' 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise* 

4  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 

Into  thy  secret  will  ? 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book. 
And  open  ev'ry  seal  ? 

5  He  shall  fuKL  thy  great  decrees. 

The  Son  deserves  it  well  i 
,  ^^,  in  bis  band  the  sovereign  keys 
^  Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  bell  Q 


516  HYMN  2.  B,l. 

S  Now  to  the  Lamb,  tbat  oace  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy  remain 
Forever  on  thy  head, 

7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  prisoners  free ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

8  The  worlds  of  nature  and  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  pow'r ; 
Then  shorten  these  delaying  days. 
And  bring  the  promis'd  hour. 

■  11      I      -    ■      I   ■    I  ■  11  ■  II.  ■  II       I  mmmmm^m^ 

HYMN  2.— li.  M.    [*1 

Tkt  deity  and  htananiiy  of  C%ml«     Jolm  L  i 

3, 14.    Col.  i.  16.  and  Eph.  iii.  9, 10. 

1  TT^RB  the  blue  heavens  were  stretched 
Xli    abroad, 

From  everlasting  was  the  Word : 
With  God  he  was ;  the  Word  was  0«d, 
And  luust  divinely  be  ador'd. 

S  By  bis  own  pow'r  were  all  things  ViJNf 
By  him  supported,  all  things  stand : 
He  is  the  whole  creation's  head. 
And  angels  dy  at  his  'Command. 

5  Era  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
He  led  the  host  of  raomtng  stars ; 

8 Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 
r  count  the  number  of  thy  years  F) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  hetvenly  fDffllst 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  day, 
^hdit  he  may  hold  converse  wHh  woMM^ 
ress'd  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  th^.  ^^^ 


B.  I.  HTIDV  S.  917 

5  Mortals  with  joy  Vehokl  his  face, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son ! 
Bow  full  of  trath !  how  full  of  grace ! 
When  thro*  his  flesh  the  Godhead  shone  I 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  ahode, 

.    To  learn  new  myst'ries  bere>  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  desQendiog  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel.  _ 

HYMN  5.— S.  M.    [*] 
The  nativity  of  Christ,     Luke  i.  SO, 

ii.lO,&c. 
1      TJEHOLX)  the  grace  appears, 
X3  The  promise  is  fuliiU'd ; 
Mary,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bean. 
And  Jesns  is  the  child ! 

t      [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  bi»  only  Son ; 
Be  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad. 
And  gives  him  David's  thrbne. 

8      O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 
With  a  peculiar  sway ; 
The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain^ 
His  kingdom  ne'er  decay.] 

4^  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 
A  heavenly  form  appears ; 
He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their  joys 
And  banishes  their  fears. 

5  "  Go,  bumble  siiratns,"  said  be, 
*»  To  David's  city  fly ; 

•   **  The  promis'd  infant,  bom  to-day^ 
**  Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

6  **With  lodkt  maA  fae^ts  serene, 
.*•  Go  viiit  €l«ist9wr  Siat ;'' 


318  HTMN  5.  B.  I. 

And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seea' 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing, 

7      "^lory  to  God  on  high, 

•*  And  heavenfy  peace  on  earth ; 
"Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
**  At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 

9      [In  worship  so  dirine 

Let  safnts  employ  their  tongues. 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join. 
And  lond  repeat  their  songs  ; 

9      •*  Glory  to  God  on  high, 

"  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth ; 
**  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
**  At  our  Redeemer's  birth."] 

HYMN  4.    Referred  to  the  %d  Psatm, 

HYMN  5.--C.  M.    tb] 
SubmUiion  to  afflictive  providences.  Job  i.SL 
1  IVTAKED  as  from  the  earth  wo  oame, 
.  l.\  And  crept  to  life  at  first. 
We  to  the  earth  retui*n  again,| 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

S  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 
And  fondly  call  our  own. 
Are  but  short  favours  borrowed  now. 
To  be  repayM  anon. 

$  Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  higji. 
Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave ;  - 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name !) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Pe»k,  all  our  angry  passions,  then ; 
LiBt  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  wUl, 
,  AjEid  cv'jry  mnniivr  ille; 


B.  I.  HTMN  9,  7.  519 

5  If  snuliBg  mercy  crown  oar  liret, 
Its  praised  shall  be  spread ;        / 
And  we'll  adore  the  jastice  too 

That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

HYMN  ft.— C.  M.    1*1  ' 

Triumph  over  death.    Job  xix.  25^  26, 47. 
1  /S  HEAT  Ood,  I  own  the  sentence  joft, 
Vjr  And  nature  ^ust  decay : 
I  yield  ray  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay.^ 

S  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grant, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, . 
My  God,  my  Savioor  comes. 

8  The  mighty  Conqu'ror  shall  appear 
l^gh  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  fbet, 
I4e  vanquish'd  at  hid  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin, 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again, 
He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 

With  strong  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thy  unknown  grace 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

*"^  HYMN  7^C.  M.     [»] 

The  inviiation  of  the  gospel :  or^  trntrUwUfood 

and  clothing,    Isa.  Iv.  1,'  2,  &c. 
1  T  ET  ev'ry  mortal  ear  attend,      •' 
_l  i  And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  I 
The  trum|»ei  of  the  gospel  sonnds 
With  an  mviting  voice : 


320  HYIVIN  7.  B:  L 

t  "  Ho!  aU  ye teingry,  starviag  S9iil8, 
**  That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
«  And  vaifiiy  •trive  with  earthly  4oy» 
**  To  fiU  aa  empty  mind : 

3  "  Eternal  Wisdom  has  prepared 

**  A  9ottl«reviving  feast, 
*«  A«d  bids  ycmr  longing  appetites 
**  The  rich  proyision  taste. 

4  "  Hoi  ye  that  pant  for  Uvmg  streamf, 

**  And  pine  away  and  die ; 
"Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  tfain< 
"  With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  **  Rivers  of  love  and  nerey  heie 

**  In  a  rich  ocean  join ; 
/*  Salvation  in  abundance  flow?, 
"  Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  ["  Te  perishing  and  naked  poor, 
^      **  Who  wojfk  with  mighty  pain 

*•  To  weave  a  garment  of  your  owb« 
**  That  will  not  hide  your  sin ; 

T  **  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  sAUls 
"  In  robes  prepar'd  by,  God, 
**  Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
"And  dyM  in  Ivs  own  blood.''] 

i  Dear  God !  the  treasures  of  thy  lova 
Are  everlasting  mines. 
Peep  as  our  helpless  mis'rtes  are, 
And  bonndless  as  our  sins ! 

9  The>^happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day  : 
%ord,  we  are  corae  to  seek  puppUen, 
And  drive  our  want!  vw^y* 


B.  I.        ^    HYIW  8-  381 

HYMN  8.— C.  M.    [*] 

Ikt  safety  ind  protection  of  the  ctorcft. 

Isa.  XXV  i.  1—6. 

1  TTOTV  honourable  is  the  place 
XJL  Where  we  adoriog  stand ; 
Zion^  the  glory  of  the  earth, 

And  beauty  of  the  land ! 

2  Balwarks  of  ixughty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
Tbe  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made^ 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell, 

S  Lrft  up  the  everlasting  gates. 
The  doors  wide  open  fling  ; 
Sinter,  ye  nations-  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  ontningled  jojf. 

And  live  in  perfect  peace ; 
Tou  that  have' known  Jehovah's  naiBf, 
And  ventur'd  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  forever  trustt 

And  banish  all  your  ftars : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehavah  dwellf^ 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

6  What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high. 

His  arm  shall  bring  them  low : 
JLow  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  shall  bow. 

^  On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread 
In  that  rejoicing  hour ; 
yhe  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread- 
•  A  pavement  for  tlie  poor. 


ttt  HT|AN  d.  B.  I. 

HYMN  9.— C.  M.    [♦] 
The  promUes  tf  the  eovemmt  of  grace.  Isa.  Iv; 
1,  ft.    Zech.  %\i\.  i.    mc.  vii.  19.    £zek. 

1  TN  vaiB  we  lavish  out  our  lives 

X  To  gather  empty  wind ;  •  # 

The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

S  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  soult 
WltlS  more  substantial  meat, 
With  such  as  saints  la  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

d  Our  God  will  ev'ry  want  supply, 
^  And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace ; 
He  elves  by  covenant  and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  €ome«  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  lools^ 

And  wash  away  our  stains, 

Icl^ihe  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

pQur'd  Irora  his  dying  veins. 

5  [Onr  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away, 

Though  black  as  hell  before ; 
'    Our  sin  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea, 
And  shall  be  found  do  ihore. 

6  And  lest  poUut^ion  should  o'erspread 

Our  inward  pow'rs  again, 
.    His  Spirit  shall  bedew  our  souls 
JLike  purifying  rain.] 

T  Our  heart,  that  flinty,  stubborn  thing. 
That  terrors  caonot^uiove, 
That  fears  no  thcat'nings  of  his^rrath. 
Shall  be  dissolv'd  by  love. 


B.  I.  HYMN  10.  3«5 

8  Or  he  can  t^ke  the  ilint  away^. 

That  would  not  be  refinM  ; 
And  from  the  IreaBures  of  his  graee, 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 

9  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell, 

Aii#deep  engrave  bis  law;  , 
And  ev'ry  motion  of  our  soula 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 

10  Thus  will  he  pour  salvation  down. 

And  we  shall  render  praise; 
We  the  dear  people  of  his  love. 
And  he  our  God  of  grace. 


HYMN  10^-S,  M.    [♦] 

The  bksttdness  of  gospel  Hmet ;  or,  Ifte 
bxtion  of  Christ  to  Jews  and  GentUeA,    lot 
V.  2,  7—10.    Matt.  xiii.  16,  IT- 

1      TTOV  beauteous  are  tbcir  feet, 
XX  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill  • 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tungites^ 
And  words  of  peace  reveal  I 

t      How  charming  is  their  voice ! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are-* 
**  Zion  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 
^*  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here  ^ 

S      How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  tlfts  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  (Prophets  waited  for,  •' 
And  sought,  but  never  found ! 

4  '    How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heaveuiy  light; 
Prophets  and  kings  desirM  it  long, 
Hut  iy^d  svitbout  the  sight ! 


324    '  HYMN  11.  fe.  I 

5      The  watchmen  join  their  voice. 
And  tuneful  Dotes  employ ; 
Jerug&iem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deseils  learn  the  joy. 

4      The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  oil  the  earth  abroad :   ' 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their^God. 

HYMN  11.— L.  M.    [*] 
The  humble  enli^hUned^  andcanial  reason  hum' 
bifid ;  or,  the  sQVtrtignty  of  grace,    Luke  x. 

£1,  2a. 

THERE  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoic'd, 
And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise  % 
^  Father,  I  thank  thee,  mighty  God, 
^  Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  seai. 

2  **  I  thank  thy  sovereign  power  and  lore, 
♦*  That  erowns  my  doctrine  with  success; 

.    ^  And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  team 
^*^  The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengUu 
of  grace. 

S  "  But  all  this  glory  lies  conccaPd 
"  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  might; 

\   ^^  The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their  ey^ 
"And  their  own  pride' i*eeists  tlie  light. 

4  "  Father,  'tis  thus,  becaase  thy  will 
"  Chose  and  ordain'd  it  should  be  so ; 
Tis  thy  delight  V  abase  the  proud. 
And  lay  the  haughty  scoruer  low. 

*'  There's  none  can  know  the  Father  right, 
"  But  those  who  learn  it  fix)m  the  Son; 
'or  can  the  Son  be  well  reoeiv'd, 
U  where  the  Father  ipokes  him  known. 


«• 

44 


•.i 


B.  I.         HTHN  It,  Id.  dts 

6  **  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God, 
**  That  deals  bis  grace*  as  be  please ; 
**  Nor  gives  to  mortals  an  account 
jj'  Or  of  bis  actions,  or  decrees.*' 

HYMN  12.— C.  M.  (•] 

'  JFVee  grace  in  revealing  Christ,    Luke  n,  ftU 
!•  XESTJS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 

«J  A  mourner  all  his  days ; 

His  spirit /once  rcjoic'd  aloud, 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praise : 

S  '*  Father,  I  thank  thy  wondrous  lome, 
"  That  hath  reveal'd  thy  Son 
**  To  men  unlearned ;  and  to  babei 
*  Has  made  thy  gospel  known. 

^  *^  The  mystVies  of  redeeming  grace 
^     <  '*  Are  bidden  from  the  wise : 

'*  While  pride  and  carnal  reas'nings  joia 
"  To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes." 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 
Hit  great  decrees  fulfil. 
And  o^ers  all  his  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will. 

•  HYMN  IS.— L.  M.  [• 

The  Son  of  Ood  incamate ;  or,  the  tiiUs  and 
kingdom  of  Christ.    Isa.  ix.  2,  6,  7. 

1  npiEffi  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay, 

X   ^ow  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light ; 
Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade 
Are  bless'd  with  beams  divinely  bright. 

2  The  virgin's  promis'd  Son  is  bom ; 
Behold  th'  Expected  child  appear ! 
What  shall  his  name  or  titles  be  ^ 
.*»  The  WovDBBSvBi  tfaeCovm 


S26  HYMN  14.  B.  I. 

S  I  This  infant  is  the  Mighty  God,      . 
(  ome  to  be  suckled  and  ador'd  ; 
Th'  eternal  Father,  Prince  jof  peace. 
The  Son  of  David,  and  his  LonJ.] 

A  The  gnvernment  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulders  slmll  be  laid; 
Hiff  wide  dominion  shall  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid. 

5  Jesus  the  holy  Child,  shall  sit 
High  on  his  father  J>avid's  throne; 
Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet, 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknovvn. 

JIYMN  14-~L.  M.  ^ 

The  triumph  offaiih ;  or,  CfirisPs  ttnchange- 

nbh  love,    Horn.  viii.  dd,  &c. 
1  TyirHO  shall  the  liord's  elect  condemn? 
Jr  \    'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream. 
O'er  aff  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

S  \f  bo  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  Sell  ? 

^s  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  steail ; 
.  And  the  salvation  to  fuI6I,' 
Behold  him  rising  from  t{ie  dead  ! 

5  He  lives !  he  lives !  and  sits  ahoy«Y 
Forcvei*  intercetling  there  5 
IVho  shall  divide  us  from  his  love. 
Or  vtrhat  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ? 

4  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword>  or  nakedness  ? 
He  that  hath  lov'd  us  bears  us  throai^. 
And  makes  us  more  than  conqu'rors  toOi 

*^aith  bath  an  overcoming  power; 
yiiiraphs  la  tbedyini;  hm; 


B.  I.        .  HtMN  1«<  16.  sat 

Christ  is  oar  life,  our  joy,  oar  hope, 
Nor  caa  we  sink  with  90ch  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powen  belovfi 
Shall  cause  his  merey  to  reraov^ 
Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ  our  lov^ 

HYMN  15.— L.  M.  [»] 

Our  owh  toeaknest ;  ©r,  Chriii  our  rirengtiL 
lfcCor.xii.T,  ^,  10. 
1  T  ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
X-i  **  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thednyi* 
Then  V\\  rejoice  in  deep  distresf, 
lieaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 

S  I  glory  in  infinpity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  cm  am  | 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  8ong«j 

d  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  sufferings,  if  my  liord  be  there; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  che  painS| 
While  his  loft  hand  my  head  austaina. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn. 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  risa, 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

^  So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  bis  cost; 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise, 
Made  feeble  fight,  and  lost  his  ayes. 

HYMN  16.— C.  M.       1*1 
Wmnna  to  Christ,  Mat.  Ixxi.  9.  L.  xix.  58.  iO. 


^H 


OSAT^NA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  DftVid't  inaentfliaa  \ 


ate  HTHNI7.  B.I. 

His  hatures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterioas  and  divine. 

ft  Hie  Root  of  David  he^,  we  find, 
ll     And  Offspring  is  the  same ; 
Bternily  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Imtuanuel's  name.    ' 

S  Bless'd  he  that  comes  to  wretch^  meli 
With  peaceful  news  from  heaven  \ 
Hosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  liord  be  ^iv'n  I 

4  liet  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 
Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  shouid  rise  and  break. 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

—  Ill        l«.  Ill     -11    P.I    .  .1.1  .11  III  Ill     I— ^■^M.l— — — ■» 

HYMN  IT.— C.  M.  PI 

Vidory  over  death.    1.  Cor.  xv.  55,  &e« 

1  f\  FOB  an  overcoming  faith 
V/  To  cheer  my  dying  hours. 
To  triumpn  o'er  the  monster  death. 
And  ali  his  frightful  pow'rs. 

f  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 
My  quiv'ring  lips  should  sing, 
.  •*  Where  is  thy  boasted  vict'ry,  grave  ? 
**  And  where  the  monster's  sUng?" 

9  Ifsin  be  pfltrdon'd,  I'msecare;  ^ 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside : 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  pow'r ; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom^  dy'd* 

i  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 
Immortal  thanks  be  paid. 
Who  makes  ns  conqu'rors,  while  we  ffie^ 
Throui^  Chnii  mu  IMan  hmd. 


HYMN  18.— C.  M.  ,      [b] 

^  BUsttd  are  tfie  dead  that  die  in  ^le  Lord. 

Rev.  xiy.  Id. 

1  TTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven 
XX  For  all  the  pious  dead ;    [proclaiaif. 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed.  ^ 

S  They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  bless'd ; 
How.lcind  their  siumbers  are ! 
Flrom  suff 'rings  and  from  sins  relcosM, 
And  freed  from  ev'ry  snare. 

d  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strifo, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord ! 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
£nd  in  a  large  reward. 

HTMN  19.— C.  M.  [•] 

The  $<mg  of  Simeon ;  or,  deathmade  diiiraiU» 

Luke  ii.  ^1,  &e. 
1  T  ORB,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
XJ  As  happy  Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  om  Saviour  hert ; 
b  make  our  joys  the  same ! 

%  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 

The  good  old  man  was  fiil'd, 
.  When  fondly  in  his  witbei'M  armi 
He  claspM  the  holy  child ! 

S  **  Now  I  can  leave  this  world,''  he  cry'd,; 
'*  Behold  thy  servant  dies ! 
**  I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 
*'  And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  '*  This  is  the  light  prepar'd  taihist 
Upon  thft  fiwl^laiivit ; 


14 


3S0  BTHNftO.  B.  I 

**  Thine  Israel's  glory,  anil  their  hope, 
**  To  break  their  slavish  bands^" 

5  [Jesus!  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embraee. 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms.       • 

6  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heart»string;s  break. 

How  sweet  my  minutes  rpll  I 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  sonl.] '_ 

HYMN  20.— CM.  [♦] 

Spiritual  apparel ;  namely,  tfu  robe  of  rigM' 
«otttne<«,  andgarfi\enltofsalvat%on*l!^,\:ak.  IOl 
1     A  WAKB,  my  heart,  arise  my  tqngiie» 
juL  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

£  Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  sotil, 
And  made  salvation  mine ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  sfajne^ 

8  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 
Should  on  iny  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrodglit, 
And  cast  it  all'  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear ! 
These  ornaments,  how  bright  they  shiM ! 
How  white  the  garments  are ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  low. 

And  hope,  and  ev'ry  grace ; 
But  Jesas  spent  his  life  to  woik 
The  robe  •£  r^btMiuuiMf. 


B.  I.  HTMlSr  31.  SSI 

G  Strangely,  niy  soul,  art  thou  arrayM 
By  the  great  sacred  llirec ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  tiiy  powers  agree. 


HYMN  21.— C«  M.  [•] 

A  vuUtii  tfihe  kingdom  of  Qiritt  among  mm* 
Rev.  xxi.  1 — 4. ' 

1  X  O,  what  a  giorioas  sight  appears 
JLi  To  our  behevi rig  eyes ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  passM  away, 
And  the  old  foiling  skies ! 

It  From  tfie  third  heaven,  where  God  retideii 
That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  New  Jerusalem  conies  dowii| 
Adorn'd  with  Sihiniog  grace. 

S  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy« 
And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
**  Moilals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 
Of  your  descending  King ! 

The  God  of  glory  down  to  mea 
"  Removes  his  biessM  abode ; 
'*  Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
And  he  the  loving  God. 


it 


His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  teerf 
**  From  ev'ry  weeping  eye ; 
^*  And  paiiis,  atid  groans,  &  griefs,  k  feart| 
«i  And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swifter  round,  ye  Wheels  of  time* 
And  briog  the^eieooe  day. 


5S2  HYMN  24,  25.  B.  I. 

HYMNS  gg,  23.  iic/erred  to  //m;  125//i  P^ifiw, 

HYMN  24.— L.  M.  [b] 

Tht  rkli  sinner  dicing.    Psalm  xlix.  6,  9. 
Eccles.  viii.  8.    Job  Hi.  14, 15. 
1  TN  vain  tbe  wealthy  mortals  toii, 
X  And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vaio ; 
Look  down  and  scoi  :i  the  humble  poor. 
And  boast  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 

St  Their  gohien  cordials  cannot  ease 
Their  pained  hearts  or  aching  Jieads, 
Nor  fright,  nor  bribe  approaching  death 
From  glittering  roofs  and  downy  beds. 

S  Their  ling'ring,  their  unwillini;  souls 
The  dismal  summons  must  obey, 
And  bid  a  long,  a  sad  farewell ' 
To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 

A  Thence  they  are  huddled  to  the  grave. 
Where  kin^  and  slaves  have  equal  throioes; 
Their  bones  without  distinction  lie 
Amongst  the  heaps  of  meaner  bones.  • 
The  rest  referred  to  tkt  49<A  Ptaim. 

HYMN  25.— L.  M.  [»] 

A  vision  of  tht  Lamb,    Rev.  v.  6—9. 
1     A  LL  mortal  vanities,  be  gone, 
Jrx.  Nor  tempt  my  eyes,  nor  tire  iny  cars, 
-Behold !,  amidst  th'  eternal  throne 
A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears ! 

5  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 

Marked  with  the  btoody  death  he  bore  : 
Sev'n  are  his  eyes,  and  sev'n  his  horns. 
To  speak  bis  wisdom  and  his  power. 

8  Lo,  he  receives  a  sealed  book 
From  lam  MuX  tiu  npoirfhf  tkfoab ; 


3.  L  HTMN  26.  333 

Jesa9,  ay  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark  decrees,  and  things  unknown.] 

4  Ail  the  assembling  saints  around 
Fall  worshippinf^  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  songs  of  gospel  sound 
Address  their  honours  to  his  name. 

5  The  joy,  the  shout,  the  harraonv  '" 
Flies  o'er  the  everlasting  hills ; 

*'  Worthy  art  thou  alone,"  they  cry, 
•*  To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seais.^j 

6  Our  voices  join  the  heavenly  strain, 
And  with  transporting  pleasure  sing, 

'*  Wocthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slaiiit 
**  To  be  our  teacher  and  our  king !" 

7  His  Woixis  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  counsels,  deep  designs ; 
His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  t^e  dreadful  lines. 

S  Thou  hiist  redeemed  our  souls  from  koH 
With  thine  invaluable  blood ; 
And  wretches  that  did  once  rebel. 
Are  now  made  fav'rites  of  their  God. 

9  Worthy  forever  is  the  Lord, 

That  dy'd  for  treasons  not  bis  own, 

By  ev'ry  tongue  to  be  ador'd^ 

And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne ! 

'  HYMN  26.— C.  M.  [*] 

Hope  of  heaven  by  the  returrection  ofChrut* 
1  Pet.  i.  3,  4, 5. 
t  TJLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
Jj  The  Father  of  our  Loi^ ; 
Bo  his  abouudiug  niercy  prais'd 
His  majeatf  aoor'd* 


334  IBTHN  27.  B.  I. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

Aod  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 
-  He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope* 
That  they  shouM  never  die. 

3  What  Chough  our  inhrea  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Tet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose. 
So  all  bis  foll'wers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserved  against  that  day ; 
•  Tis  uncorrupted,  undefil'd, 
And  cannot  waste  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  pow'r  of  God  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  tome ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here. 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

HYMN  27.— C.  M.  [b] 

Jstwranu  ^  htattn ;  or,  a  swrd  prepwrtd  to 

die.    2Tim.  iv.6,  7,  8, 18. 
1  [T^EATH  may  dissolve  my  body  notr, 
JL/  Asd  bear  my  spirit  home : 
Why  do  my  mwutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

t  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fon^t 
The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finish'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 

5  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade ; 
"  The  rightc»ous  Judge,  at  that  great  day*, 

Shall  place  it  on  my  head* 

4  Nor  hath  the  3Sing  of  Grace  decreed 
This  j^m  for  nie  aione  i 


B.  I.  HTMN  BS.  99$ 

But  all  that  love  and  long  to  lee 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  guard  me  safe 
From  ev'ry  ill  design ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

S  Ood  is  my  everlasting  aid, 
And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain ; 
To  him  be  highest  gk>ry  paid. 
And  endless  praise.    Amen.  ** 

HYMN  28.— C,  M.  [»] 

ThM  tnumph  of  QiriH  oter  the  enemtei  tfiht 

dkurck,    Isa.  Ixiiii  1,  2,  S,  Ins. 
1  XICTHAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  Oo4t 

Ir  V    Comes  travelling  In  state 
r>   Along  the  Idumean  road, 
Away  from  Bosrah's  gate ! 

f  The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaims 
Tis  some  victorious  king : 
•*  'Tis  1,  the  just,  th'  Almighty  One,. 
*'That  your  saU^ation  bring.*' 

9  "Why,  mighty  Lord,  thy  saints  inquire, 
Why  thine  apparel  red  ? 
And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  like  those 
Who  in  the  wine*press  tread  ? 

i  **  I,  by  myself,  have  trod  the  press,    ' 
^*  And  crush'd  my  foes  alone ; 
**  My  wrath  has  struck  the  rebels  deail, 
*'  My  fury  stampM  them  dbwn. 

^  **  Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dves  my  robes 
*■  With  joyful  scarlet  stains ; 
**  The  triumph  that  my  raiment  weara 
**  Sprung  from  their  bleeding  veins' 


536         smiN  m;  b.  l 

6  **  Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroyed 
"  That  dare  inaolt  my  flainis ; 
**  I  have  an  arm  t'  avenge  their  wrongs, 
**  An  ear  for  their  complaints." 

HYMN  29.-0.  M.  [*] 

The  triumph  of  Christ;  or^  the  ruin  of  oiUt- 
christ.    Isa.  Ixiii.  4 — ^7. 

1  "  T  LIFT  my  banner,*'  salth  the  Loid, 
X  **  Where  antichrist  has  stood ; 
•*The  city  of  my  gospel  foes 
«« Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

ft,  «  Ji/Iy  heart  has  study'i  just  reTente, 
"  j\nd  nov^  the  day  appears, 
**  The  day  of  my  redeemed  is  come, 
"  To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

S  "  Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown, 
**  And  bids  my  fury  go ; 
**  Swift  as  the  lightning  it  shall  moy«, 
**  And  be  as  fi.tal  too. 

4  **  I  call  for  helpers,  but  in  rain : 

"  Then  has  my  gospel  none  ?    ' 
**  TVrell,  mine  own  arm  lias  might  enongk 
**  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 

< 

5  "  Slaughter  and  my.  devouring  sword 

V  Shall  walk  the  streets  around, 
**  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  stroke, 
**  And  stagger  to  the  ground." 

%  Thine  honours,  O  victorious  King ! 
Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise. 
While  we  thine  awful  vengeance  UAg, 
And  oar  IMiT'nur  praive. 


B.I.        HTiiN4e.at.        an 

HYMN  30.    lu  M.  (•) 

Prayer  for  deHveranx  a$uw€fed,    Im.  xxvi. 

1  TN  thine  own  wajrs,  O  God  of  love, 
X  We  wait  the  vieits  of  thy  gnoe ; 
Our  souls'  desire  is  to  thj  name, 
And  the  rediembraooe  of  thy  face. 

S  My  thoughts  are  searching,  liord,  for  thee 
'Mon^  ue  black  shades  of  lonesome  night 
My  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies 
fiefore  the  dawn  restores  the  light 

5  Look  how  rebellious  men  deride 
The  tender  patience  of  my  God ; 
But  they  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand, 
And  feel  tfie  scourges  of  thy  rod. 

i  Hark !  the  Bternal  rends  the  sky, 
A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 
A  voice  of  music  to  bis  friends, 

'    But  tiireat'niog  thunder  to  his  fi>ep. 

1^  '*  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms, 
^  Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  erace, 
**  Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown, 
*'  And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 

€  **  My  swonl  shall  boast  its  thousands  ftlain, 
**  And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings, 
**  While  heavenly  peace  around  my  flock 
^*  Stretches  its  mft  and  shady  wings." 

"^HYMN  Si.    Referred  iothe  isl  Ptalm. 

^  HYMN  32.    C.  M.  (») 

Shtnjrlhfrotn  heascm,    Isa.  xl.  2T— ^. 
1  Tl|f  H£1NCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts 
f  \  And  Where's  our  comns*  ^^  ^  rarise? 


36$  HTBIN  39L  B.  I. 

Has  restless  sio,  and  raging  bell 
Struck  ail  our  comforts  dead  ? 

%  Hare  we  forgot  th'  Almighty  Name 

That  form'd  the  earth  and  sea? 
.  And  can  an  alt-creating  arm 
Grow  wcai^,  or  decay  ? 

3  Treasures  of  everiasting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell ; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak. 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die,  , 

And  youthful  vigour  cease ; 
But  we  that  wait  upqn  the  Lord 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 

And  taste  the  promised  bliss. 
Till  their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

HYMNS  as,  34,  35,  36,  317,  38— K^crrSTS 
Psalm  131, 134.  67,  T3,  dO,  and  Si. 

]^       HYMN  39.— C.  M.  CO 

Ood?s  tender  care  of  hit  fMurch.  Isa.  xlix.  iS. 
1  IVrOW  shall  my  inwai^  joys  arUe, 

J.  1  And  burst  into  a  song; 

Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart 
And  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 

S  God,  on  his  thirsty  Sion  hill, 

Some  mercy  drops  has'thrown ; 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  lof9 
To  shower  salvation  down. 

S  Why  do  we  then  indnlge  eur  fm9% 
SttspteioM  ttid  fomj^to? 


B.  t  BTMir  40.  »• 

'  Is  he  «  Ood,  and  shall  his  graee 
Glow  weary  of  his  Sijnts  ^ 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  ^er  forget 

The  inftint  of  her  womb, 
And,  ^longst  a  thousand  tender  thon^ti^  . 
Her  suckling  have  no  room  ? 

5  "  Yet,  saith  the  Lord,  ^hoald  nature  chaage, 

**  And  mothers  monsters  prove, 
**  Skm  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 
**  Of  everlasting  love. 

6  "  Beep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  handt 

**  I  have  engrav'd  her  name ; 
«*  Sfv  hand  shall  raise  "her  niin'd  wdlii 
**And  build  her  broken  frame." 

*  HYMN  m-^L;  M.  ~(^) 

The  6tiftftft<  ahd  bletudnea  ffglfrnf^i  laiUf^ 

Bev.  7, 13,  &c. 

VV  HAT  happy  men,  or  angels  thcst, 
**Tbdt  all  their  robes  are  spotless  while  ^ 
**  Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 
**At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light  ^ 

%  From  torturing  racks,  and  burning  fiw:f , 
Hbto'  seas  of  their  own  blood  they  can  le : 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robiis, 
jPlowmg  from  Christ  the  dying  Lamb. 

%  Now  they  apgpach  ty  Almighty  ThnMie 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day ; 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  great  Three-One  i^ 
Measure  their  blest  eternity. 

4  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls ;  \ 
Ba  Ma  th^  pardbiag  thtrst  begone ; 


S40  HTHN  41.  B«  L 

And  spreads  the  slkadpw  of  his  win^ 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  ww. 

5  The  Lamb,  thai  fills  the  middle  thioM. 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams ; 
There  bball  they  ftast  on  his  rich  lovH^ 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  ^ 

6  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew 
Through  the  vast  roiiod  of  endless 
And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  snoe 
Heals  all  their  wounds  and  wipes  their  toarit 

HYMN  41.    C.  M.  (•) 

The  same ;  or,  Vie  martyrt  ghmjudm 

Bev.  vii.  13,  &ۥ  [shine, 

1  **  rriHESE  glorious  minds^how  bright  thsy 
A,  "  Whence  all  their  white  array? 
'*  How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
"  Of  everlasting  day  ?" 

S  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  jojt^ 
On  fiery  wheels  they  rode. 
And  strangely  washM  their  raiment  ^i^ts 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

$  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 
And  bow  before  his  throne ; 
Their  warbling  hai*ps  and  saared  soogs 
Adore  the  Holy  One.    '. 

4  The  unveil'd  glories  offts  face 
Amongst  his  saints  reside. 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supply'd. 

%  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  Bovlfl, 
And  hunger  flee  as  fast; 


B.  L  HTMN  4S.  Ml 

The  fruit  of  life's  Immortal  tree    . 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast 

6  Tlie  Lamb  shalllead  his  heavenly  lock 
Where  living  fountains  rise, 
And  love  divine  shall  wip«  awaj 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 

*'""'       HYMN  W.    C.  M.  ~W 

JHtine  wrath  and^neny;  from  Naham  i.  1,  se> 
1  •>    A  BORE  and  tremble,  for  our  Ood 
j\.  Is  a  cmitwmng  firt  *-* 
fiis  jealous  eyes  his  wrath  inflame. 
And  raise  his  vengeance  lugher. 

U  Almighty  vengeance,  how  it,  burnt! 
How  bright  his  fury  glows  t 
"Vfist  magasines  of  plagues  and  storm 
Jjie  treasur'd  for  his  foes. 

S  lliose  heaps  of  wrath  by  slow  d^reet 
Are  foreM  into  a  flame ; 
But  kindled.  Oh !  how  fierce  they  bUai! 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 

4  At  his  approach  the  mountains  flee. 

And  seek  a  wat'ry  grave ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  away. 
And  shrinks  up  every  wave. 

5  Through  the  wide  air  the  weighty  rookr 

Are  swift  as  hail-stones  htirl'd; 
"Who  dares  engage  his  fiery  rage, 
That  shakes  Ihe  solid  world  r 

6  Tet,  mighty  God !  thy  sovereign  grace 

Sits  regent  on  the  throne. 
The  refofe  of  thy  chosen  race 
"Wheik  wrath  comes  rushing  down. 


34t  HtMN  4^.  B.  I 

7  Th  V  hand  shall  on  rebellioas  kings 
A  fiery  tempest  pour, 
While  we,  beaeatb  thy  fthelteriog  wiagt, 
Thy  just  revenge  adore. 

HYMN  43.    Referred  to  ike  imth  PtoXm. 
HYMN  44.    Referred  h  tiu  i35d  Psalm. 

HYMN  45.      C.  M.  [«] 

The  last  Judgment.    Rev.  xxi.  5— *8. 

1  QBE  where  the  great  incaroate  God 
O  Filts  a  majestic  throne, 
irVhile  from  the  skies  hb  awfttl  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  dowB. 

't  ["  I  am  the  first,  and  I  the  last, 

"Through  endless  years  the  lame; 
"  I  AM  is  my  memorial  still, 
"  And  my  eternal  name.         ' 

5  **  Sach  favours  as  a  God  can  give, 

**  My  royal  grace  bestows ; 
**  Ye  thirsty  souls,  come,  taste  the  streim, 
"  Where  life  a^d  pleasure  flows.] 

4  [**  The  saint  that  triumphs  o'er  his  sios, 
"  ril  owi^  him  for  a  son ; 
•*The  wliole  creation  shall  reward 
**  The  conqaests  he  has  won. 

$  "  But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  UBcleaa, 
"  And  all  the  lying  race, 
**  The  faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew, 
*'  That  spurn  at  oflfer'd  gr&ce : 

6  '*  Tbey  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 

"  Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
'  And  headlong  plung'dlnto  the  lake 
''  Where  fire  asi4  derkD«»  reigns.'^ 


B.  I.  HYMN  48.  843 

*  ^  _   _    _ 

7  O  may  I  stand  before  the  liamb 

When  esft'th  and  seafl  are  fled ! 
And  hear  the  Jadge  pronounce  my  naine 
With  blessings  oh  my  h^d. 

8  May  1  with  those  forever  dwell, 

Who  here  were  my  delight, 
While  sinners,  banishM  down  to  hall, 
No  more  offend  my  sig^^^ * 


HYMN  46,  md  4T.    Rtferrtd  to  Psalm  148, 
and  Psalm  S. 

HYMN  48r-L.  M.  P] 

The  Otristiatn  roxe.    Isa.  5^1.  J?— 51. 
i '    A  WAKE  our  souls,  (away,  our  feari, 
./xLet  every  trembling  thought  be  gone  l| 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  p«t  A  cheerful  courage  on. 

%  True,  'tis  a  strait  and  thorny  road. 
And  roorUl  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 
/Hiat  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 
Is  ever  new  and  ever  young. 

And  firm  endures,  while  endless  ycar^ 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring. 
Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  liway,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air. 
We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 
On  wings  of  love  our  soui»  «»hall  fly, 
Wop  tire  awitfet  thfe  li«aTwly  read. 


344  HYMN  49,  50.         B.  I 

HYMN  49.— C  M.  l»] 

The  wmiu  qfMotes'and  the  Lamb.  Rev.  xv.  S. 

1  PJO  W  strong  thio«  arm  is,  mighty  God ' 
XI  l¥ho  would  not  fear  thy  name? 
Jesm,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are  I 
Who  would  not  love  th«  Lamb  f 

*ft  He  has  done  more  than  Hoses  did, 
Our  Prophet  and  our  King ; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  lonU 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 

5  In  the  Red  Sea,  by  Hoses'  hand, 
. '     Th'  Egyptian  host  was  drownM ; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  8i]i8« 
And  guilt  ho  more  is  found. 

"^  When  through  the  desert  Israel  wenti 
With  manna  they  were  fed ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 
And  calls  it  Itving  bread. 

5  Hoses  beheld  the  promts'd  land« 
Yet  never  reach'd  the  place ; 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  foUoweri  hottt* 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 

€  Then  shall  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 
And  foel  a  wai*mer  flame, 
Ana  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  50.    C.  M.  M 

ne  tong  ofZaduiruUt  and  the  fneset%ee/J^ 
ike  Baptist ;  oty  tiglU  and  gahatiou  by  J^'^ 
Chriai.    Lnke  i.  67,  &c.  John  i.  ^,  SSL 

^  T^TOW  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd, 
Who  makes  his  truth  appear; 


B.  f.  HYMN  60.  d4S 

His  mighty  hand  fulfilg  his  word, 
And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 

2  N<»w  he  bedews  old  David's  root. 

With  h?e8si]igs  from  the  skies ; 
Be  makes  the  bra!nch  of  promise  grow, 
The  promis'd  horn  arise. 

3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face ; 
Tile  herald  which  oar  Saviour  Ood 
•     Sent  to  prepare  his  ways. 

4  Be  makes  the  great  salvation  kiiowtt« 

He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins ; 
MThile  grace  divme  and  heavenly  love. 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

0  "^  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,''  he  cries, 
**  That  takes  our  guilt  away : 
**  I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head        ' '    p 
**  On  his  baptizing  day.] 

6  *'  Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 
*^  Sink  every  mountain  low ; 
*>  The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  80«1» 
'    *(  Shall  his  salvation  know. 

T  *^  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 
"  Shall  join,  in  sweet  accord ; 
**  And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see 
**  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

5  **  Behold  the  Meming  Star  arise, 

*^  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit ; 
*^  He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace. 
^*  And  guides  our  doubtful  feet." 


346  HYMN  51,  52.  B.  t. 

HYMN  51.    SI.  M,  [•] 

Preserving  graee*    Jade  24,  S5. 

1  fTlO  God  the  only  wise, 

X  Our  Savi(Nir  aod  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  bel«w  the  slues 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  Tis  his  almighty  love, 
His  counsel  and  his  care. 

Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  dtttliy 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

5     He  will  present  our  souls 
Unblemish'd  and  completf , 
iBefore  the  glory  of  his  face, 
WHh  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  graoe, 
And  make  his  wonders  knovm. 

5  .    To  our  Bedeemer  God 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 

And  everlasting  songs. 

■     I  ■  -I-..-  -..  '  .  ■  ■-.  i«     I   I  III    ii 

HYMN  52.— L.  M.  [•] 

Baptism.    Matt.  xxviU.  19.    Acts  ii.  38. 

1  'nnWAS  the  commission  of  the  Lord, 
JL  "  Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptifs.'' 
The  nations  have  receivM  the  word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

S  He  sits  upon  the  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  «id  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  covenant  with  the  seals, 
' »  bleis  the  darksome  GreBtUe  lands* 


B.  I.  HTMN  55.  347 

S  "  Bipent,  and  be  baptized,'*  lie  saith, 
^  For  the  remission  of  your  sio8  ;'* 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  oar  faitli. 
And  shews  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  wa&bes  in  his  blood, 
As  water  makes  the  bod^  dean ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
^Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage 'ourselves  to  thee, 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  hotA : 
O  may  the  great'  Eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record ! 
■pt  ■  '        ■  ■    ■< 

HYMN  53.    h.  M.  [»} 

JTt^  Hofy  Scriptures.    Heb.  i.  1.    2  Tim.  iU 
fi5, 16.    Ptalm  Gxlvii.  19,  20. 

1  f^  OB,  who  in  various  methods  told 
\jr  His  mind  and  wUl  to  saints  of  old. 
Seat  his  own  Son  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

£  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
The  book  of  life,  that  sure  record  : 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 
1^  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 

S  God's  kindest  thougiita  are  here  express'd. 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd ; 
The  doctrines  are  divinely  tcue, 
Fit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too. 

• 

4  Te. people  allj  who,  read  his  love 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 
(He  hath  not  sdnt  his  sacred  word  ' 

T«  every  laniQ  praise  ye  the  lx>Fd. 


94S  HTMN  54,  5^.  '  B.  I. 

HYMN  54*    li.  M.  [•] 

Sketing  grace ;  or^  tairUt  bthvidm  ChrisL 

Eph.  i.  d,  &G. 
i   TESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name ; 
«l  Thv  God  and  ours  are  both  the  aanw ; 
What  heavealy  blessings  from  his  throne 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  SobJ! 

It  **  Christ  be  my  first  eleet,"  he  said ; 
Then  chose  onr  souls  in  Christ  our  hMH^ 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birch, 
Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

9  Thus  did  eternal  love  be^n 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  tan  ; 

Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 

'*  Blameless  in  love,  a  h<^y  seed." 

I 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  aA  <mce» 

A  new  r^enerated  race. 

To  praise  the  glories  of  his  grace. 

5  With  Christ,  our  Lord,  we  share  a  pait 
In  the  affectiolis  of  bis  heart ; 

Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  rooovV 
Till  he  forgets  his  first  belov'd. 

HYMN  55.    C.  M.  pj 

K^tkiahU  song ;  or,  tkkneti  and  recovery. 
Isa.  xxxviii.  9,  &c. 
ITXTHEN  we  are  raised  from  deep  distrssi^ 
V  V    Our  God  deserves  a  song ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 

9  The  gates  6f  the  devouring  grave 
Are  open'd  wide  in  vun, 
^  that  holds  the  keys  of  death 
Buiands  then  Iksl  again. 


B.  L  HTHN  SC;  «!• 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  i'  abase 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears ; 
**  Oar  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  lose 
*' The  remnant  of  oar  years.** 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  Toiea, 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn, 
With  bitterness  instead  of  joys, 
AfiUcted  and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 

4jid  no  disease  withstands ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
^d  fly  at  his  commands* 

6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  breaks 

He  can  our  frame  restore : 
Be  casts  our  sins  behind  bis  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

HYMN  56.    CM.  M 

The  tor^  rf  Motes  and  the  Lamb ;  w^  Bah^f* 
Umfallmg.  Hev.  xv.  3.  xvi.  19.  and  xviL  6* 
1  wfM  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 
VV    We  sound  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
The  Christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

ft  Great  God !  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 
Of  vengeance,  and  of  grace ! 
Thou  King  of  Saints,  Ahnighty  liOrd, 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways ! 

9  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 
Or  worship  at  thy  throne ! 
Thy  judgments  speak  thy  holiness. 
Through  all  the  nations  known 

4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  eartHf 
Dniftk  with  th«i»rtynP  Mood, 


550  HTHH  07.  B.  L 

Herxsrimes  shall  speedily  awake 
The  fury  of  pur  God. 

5  The  cup  of  wrath  U  ready  mvsH, 
And  she  must  driak  the  dregs ; 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  Judge, 
And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 

HYMN  57.    C.  M.       ^  [^ 

Ori^tnai  tin ;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam, 

Rom.  V.  12,  &c.    Psalm  li.  5.  Job  xlv.  4. 

1  J)  Acxir  ARD  with  humble  shame  we  look 

jy  On  our  origioal ; 

How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  btoke 
In  our  first  father's  fall  I 

t  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  h&BiS, 
But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  oarniindi 
How  obstinate  our  will! 

5  Conceiv'd  in  sin  (O  wretched  state) 
Before  we  draw  our  breath. 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  tojMal 
Iniquity  and  death. 

4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  bldod 

The  old  corHiption  reigns. 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Waoiders  thix^ugh  all  our  veins  1 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 

€  What  mortal  power,  from  things  nneleai, 
Can  pure  produetions  bring? 
Who  can  oommand  a  vital  streafli 
FroM  an  iofected  «priD$Pl 


B.  I.        wrus  in.  ssi 

7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first ;  , 

Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  Power 
That  new  creates  onr  dust ! 


HYMN  58.    L.  M.  M 

The  detU  vanquished  ;  or,  JUkfuulU  war  ¥nfi 

the  dragon.    Rev.  xii.  T. 
1  T*  ET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 
1  i  The  wars  of  beav'n,  wlien  Michael 
Chief  general  of  th*  eternal  King,    [stooA 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  Cfcod. 

£  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host]    • 
'The  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail ; 
In  vain  they  ra^e,  in  vain  they  boast, 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  fdi«  , 

$  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown, 
Down  to  the^  earth  his-Iegions  fell ; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown. 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  .hell. 

4  l^ow  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past, 
Christ  has  assum'd  his  reigning  power ; 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 

Down  from  the  skies  to  rise  no  more* 

5  'Tivas  by  thy  blood,  immortal  Lamb^ 
Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down : 
■'Twfts  by  thy  word  and  powerful  name 
They  gainM  the  battle  end  renown. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens ;  let  every  etnr 
aWm  with  Dew  $Wiw  ronnd  tlu»  tkr^. 


852  HTMN  59,  60.  B.  f . 

Saints,  while  ye  sing  the  faeavenly*wir. 
Raise  yoor  Deliv'rer's  name  on  high. 

HYMN  59.    li.  M.  [•] 

Babylon  fallen.    Rev.  xvili.  80,  SI. 

M  TN  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone 
X  Lies,  a  fair  type  of  Babylon ; 
**  Prophets  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 
•  **  God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaint!.* 

'2  He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood. 
He  8uak  the  mill-stone  in  the  flood, 
«*  Thus  terribly  shall  Babel  fall, 
"  Thus,  and  no  more  be  found  at  all.'' 

HYMN  60.    li.  M.  (•) 

The  virgin  Marias  tang ;  or^  the  promufi 
Messiah  born.    Luke  i.  46,  &/Q. 

1  /^XJR  souls  shall  magnify  the  I«ord4 
Vy  In  God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice : 
While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song, 
May  the  same  Spirit  tune  our  voice. 

t  [The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 
And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done; 
His  overslmdowing  powen  and  grace 
Makes  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. , 

3  Let  every  nation  call  her  Mess'd, 
And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame ; 
But  God  alone  most  be  ador'd ; 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name.] 

4  To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord, 
His  mercy  stands  for  ever  sure ; 
From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives, 

'  qd  the  performance  is  secure 


B.  I.         8Tiiir  91.         ass 

5  He  spake  to  Abrah'm  and  his  seed, 

**  in  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  bless'd  ;* 
The  memory  of  that  ancient  word 
Laj  long  in  his  eternal  breast. 

6  Bot  now  no  more  shall  Israel  waii, 
^o  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn  ; 
to,  the  Desire  of  IVations  copies : 
Beliold  the  promis'd  seed  is  bom ! 

HYMN  61.    li.  M.  [•! 

Christ  our  High  Priest  and  King ;  andChrid 
coming  iojudgmeoL    Rev.  i.  5—7. 

1  IVf^^  ^  ^^  lionl,  that  makes  «8  know 
j\  The  wonders  of  his  dying  loT«, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

%  Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sinf , 
And  wash'd  us  in  his  richest  blood ; 
n'is  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kingi. 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  Ood. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd, 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold  on  6ying  clouds  be  comes* 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 
Though  with  our  sins  we  piere'd  him  once, 
T^ow  he  displays  his  pard'ning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail. 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  dav : 
Cbme,  Lord ;  nor  let  thy  promise  faO, 
Hor  lel  th  jf  chariots  lon^  delay* 

2i 


«54  HYMN  62,  63-  B.  I. 

HYMN  62,— C.  Ttf .  [»J 

Chri9l  Jesusy  tJie  Lamb  of  God,  worthtpped  by 

all  the  crealion.    Rev.  v.  11 — IS. 
1  /^OME,  let  U8  join  our  cheerful  eongi 

\j  With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
'   Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongms* 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

i  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  dy'd,*'  they  ery, 
"  To  be  exalted  thus ;»' 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

S  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divine ; 
.And  blessings,  more  than  We  can  ^ve. 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

%  Let  alt  (hat  dwell  above  the  sky, 
And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  raise  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

S  The  whole  creation  join  in  o&e. 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  thac  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

'^  HYMN  63.--.L.  M.  {*] 

ChrisVs  humiliation  and  exaltation*  Rev.  v.  12. 

1  TTCT^HATeqiial  honours  shall  we  bring 
^VV    To  tbee,0  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain. 

The  Prince  of  Life,  that  groan'd  and  dy'd  *, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Ftttber'n  side, 


B.  I.  HTHN  64w  95!i 

3  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due, 
Who  stood  GondemnM  at  Pilate's  bar ; 
Wisdom  belonp  to  Jesus  too, 

Tlio'  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  there. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Tet  he  sustainM  amazing  loss ; 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 
Who  left  bis  weakness  on  the  croBS. 

5  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid. 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 

'  And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn^ 

6  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  ^ 
Let  angelK  sound  his  sacred  nalne. 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 

HYMN  64.-^,  M.  [• . 

jidoption,    1  John  iii.  1,  &c.  Gal.  iv.  6. 

1      nEHOLD,  what  wondrous'graca 
D  The  Father  hath  bestowM 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God ! 

$      'Tis  no  surprising  thing. 

That  Ave  should  be  unknown ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  ^i^^, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

S      Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  Head. 


9&6  VtBtft  €5.  ft.  I 

4  A  liope  8o  tamk  divine 
litay  trials  well  endur^t 

Kay  purge  oar  sottis  from  aeiise  and  m^ 
As  Christ  the  liotd  is  pure. 

5  If  in  my  Patfaer^d  lore 
I  share  a  filial  part, 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

4  We  vronld  no  longer  lie. 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  ciy. 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 


-    •  HYMN  65.    L,  M.  [1 

Tki  kingdoms  of  the  world  become  the  Hng 
ofthe  Lord;  or,  the  day  ofjudgnunl.  B^ 
Xi.l5. 

1  T  £T  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  bi^> 
XJ  Let  shonts  be  heard  thro'  alliheskj 
Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accoid, 
Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  lierd. 

t  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume^ 
Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come: 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  elaia* 
Forever  live,  forever  reign  I 

S  Hie  angry  nations  tret  and  roar, 
That  they  can  slay  the  saints  no  more; 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God, 
To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 

4  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear.; 
.  Now  the  decisive  sentence  n^r  ; 

Now  the  dear  martyrs  «f  the  Loori 

Heoeive  an  infinite  rewanl* 


HYMN  66.    h.  VL  [•] 

Cbriit,  lAe  Ktn^,  «<  hit  iabk. 
Solomoa's  Soog,  L  2—5, 12,  15, 17. 

LET  him  cmbrice  my  soul,  and  proire 
Mine  inl'rest  in  his  heavenly  love : 
The  voice  that  telU  me  ''  Thou  art  mine/ 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  Tine. 

2  On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came. 
And  spread  tiie  savoar  of  thy  namdi 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  greee 
Draws  virgin  souls  to  meet  thyfiaiGe* 

f  Jesas,  allore  me  b^  thy  charms ; 
My  sooil  shall  fly  into  thine  arms: 
Our  wandering  feet  thy  favours  brin( 
To  the  iair  chambers  of  the  King. 

4  [Wonder  and  pleasure  tune  our  voica 
To  speak  thy  praises  and  our  joys ; 
Our  memory  keeps  this  love  of  thino 
Beyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 

■5  Thoiwh  in  ourselves  deformM  we  are, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appeVf 
yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on,  - 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

€  [While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing ; 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume,   [rOH^) 
And  breathe  like  spikenard  round  the 

7  Aa  myrrh,  new-bleeding  from  the  tree. 
Such  is  a  dying  Christ  to  me: 
And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  gaest, 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 

I  [No  beams  of  eedf  r  of  of  fir 
9an  witji  %  foiqrts  ^a  eartl|  coppare ; 


35«  HYMN  67,  «a.  B.  L 

And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 


HYMN  67.    L.  M.  [•] 

Seeking  the  pastures  of  Christ  the  shqOierd. 
Solomon's  Song,  i.  T. 
•  1  npHOTJ,  whom  my  soul  admires  abovf 
X   An  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love. 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know 
Where  do  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow? 

9.  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  fhck; 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep. 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

•  Why  should  thy  bride  appefer  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

I  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  sec ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be: 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares. 
Bought  with  thy  wounds  &  groans  &  teais. 

5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood : 
Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 
Till  my  Beloved  lead  me  home.] 

HYMN  68.    li.  M.  [t] 

The  banquet  oflovi,  Solomon's  Song,  ii.l— T. 
^  R^?^!?^*'*®^^^  of  Sharon  here,    . 

4  K  I ,  i'*^  ''''^''^^  *^e  v'^Jies  bear; 
Behold  the  tree  of  life,  that  gives 

^freshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves.    - 


IB.   I^  HTMN  69.  S^ 

fL   ^Aunongst  the  tborns  so  lilies  shine, 
j^mongst  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine ; 
So  in  mine  eyes  ray  Saviour  provee, 
^nidst  a  thousand  meaner  lovee. 

3    Seneath  his  cooling  shade  I  sat,  * 

CTo  shield  me  from  the  burain^  heat ; . 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast, 
To  feeil  my  eyes  and  pleaM  ray  taste. 

A   [Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  stood  the  banquet  of  his  grace; 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  be  spread* 

5  With  living  brcdd  and  genVous  wine 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine ; 
And  opening  his  own* heart  to  me, 

He  shows  his  thoughts,  how  kind  they  be.] 

6  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart ; 

Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart ; 
I  charge  my  sins  not  oace  to  move, 
Kor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love. 

.  HYMN  69.    L.  M.  [*] 

0imi  appearing  to  ftis  cfiurehy  and  seeking  htr 

company.    Solomon's  Song,  ii.  H — 13. 
1  npHE  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds 
A    Over  the  rocks  and  risicii^  gn^inds  ; 
O'er  hills  of  «:uilt,  and  seas  of  grief, 
He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 

•^  Now,  tlirough  the  veil  of  flesh,  I  see 
"With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me ; 
Now  in  the  gospel's  clearest  tjlass 
He  shows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 

S  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along, 
Both  with  his  b«autie8  aud  his  tongue  i 


36tf         tmm  »*.        B.  I 

No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

*  u  2J*  •'•^'**»  ^n***/  state  U  gone, 
.    The  mists  are  fled,  the  spring  comes  on: 
The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 
Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 
^  "Th»  immortal  vine  of  heavenly  root 
Blossoms  and  buds,  and  eives  her  fruit/ 
Mf  we  are  come  t'>  tatte  the  wine  • 
Our  souls  rgoice,  and  bless  the  vine, 
$  And  when  we  hear  oiw  Jesus  say. 

Kije  up,  my  love,  make  haste  away  •» 
Our  hearts  would  fain  outfly  the  wini 
And  leave  all  earthly  loves  behind. 

^  HYMN  70.    L.  M.  Si 

ChriH  wvithg,  and  ike  cfiurck  mswrmgtii 

H  c    *^V  *^  Redeemer  from  on  Mdi 
JLX  Sweetly  Invites  his  fav'rftoe  tdSi 

*rom  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doub? 
He  gtotly  speaks  and  calls  us  ottt. 

*  "^y  ^ove  who  hidest  in  the  rock 
lllrJ^  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broks. 
^'ft  "P  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 
And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

5  "  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet ;  ' 
My  graces  in  thy  count'nance  meet  ; 

^li9  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes.'> 

4  Beai-  Lord  our  thankful  heart  receives 
1  he  hope  thme  invitation  gives : 
To  thee  t)ur  joyful  lips  shall  raisi 
^'^e  ^««e  of  prayer  awl  that  •fpniM^ 


B.  I.        innot  ih         Ml 

5  [I  am  my  Love's,  mod  be  is  ufaie ; 

V  Our  bearlS)  our  liopei,  oar  pasMOVi  jofai  f 
Nor  let  a  motioo,  uor  a  wora, 
Nor  Uiought  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord. 

6  My  f>oul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads' 
AmoDgat  the  lilies  where  he  feeds ; 
Amongst  the  saints(whose  robes  are  whiCe» 
WashM  in  his  blood)  is  his  delight,      a 

T  Till  the  day  break,  and  shadows  flee, 
Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 
ISmr  let  my  soul  in  dailtness  mourn. 

#  Be  like  a  hart  on  moaotains  ereen, 
JLeap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin ; 
l>ior  guilt  nor  unbelief  divide 
Mf  love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side.] 

HYMN  71.    L.  M.  IJS]* 

^Christ  fmnd  in  the  ttreei^  and  brwgki  le  il» 
mureh.    Solomon's  Sons,  iii*  l-^-S* 

1  /^FTBNl  seek  my  Lord  by  night; 
V/  Jesus,  my  love,  my  soul's  delights 
1?f  ith  warm  desire  and  restless  though! 
I  see^  him  oft,  but  find  him  not. 

2  Then  I  arise  and  search  the  street, 
Till  I  ray  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet ; 
I  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 

'*  Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  delightl^ 

d  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way, 
Bireeted  by  a  heavenly  ray ; 
I  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face. 
And  hold  him  fiist  in  mine  embrace. 

4  p  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home ; 
Nor  ioe§  my  Lord  reftise  to  oeme 


S«2  HYMN  72.  B.  L 

■  To  Sion's  aacred  chambers,  where 
My  Boui  fii^t  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  He  gives. me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 
Piere'd  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart ; 
I  give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 

Our  loves  their  jnutual  tokens  share.] 

6  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
A)>proach  not  to  disturb  my  joys ; 
Nor  rin,  nor  hell  come. near  my  heart. 
Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  depart. 

HYMN  72.    Lu  M.  [•] 

'7%t  coronation  ofChrut;  and  espousals  of  iht 
church.    Solomon^s  Song,  iii.  11. 

1  "p|AUGHTERS  of  Sion,  come,  behold 
jJ  The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church,  with  joys  unlmoWDf 
PlacM  on  the  head  of  Solomon.   • 

S  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring ; 
Accept  the  well  deserv'd  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  tiiy  crown. 

S  liCt  every  act  of  worship  be 
^  Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Like  the  dear  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  receiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

4  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day ! 
Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay; 
Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold. 
Nor  comibrt  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

5  O !  let  each  minute,  as  it  flies. 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  Joys ; 
Till  we  are  rais»d  to  sing  thy  name, 

*  *  the  great  supper  of  the  LamU, 


B.  h        mrHN  73.  sea 

6  O  that  the  months  would  roll  ayiray, 
^nd  bring  that  coronation  day  I 
The  King  of  Grace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  ali  his  Father's  glories  on. 

HYMN  73.  L.  M.  [*] 

7%e  churchU  beauty  in  the  eyet  of  Ckritt,    6oI- 

•    omon's  Song,  iv.  1, 10,  11,  T,  8,  9. 
1  I^^INB  is  the  speech  of  Christ  onr  Lord, 
JV.  Affection  sounds  in  every  word ; 
**  liO,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,*^  he  cries ; 
'^  Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eye& 

42  [**  Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing  voice 
'*  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys ; 
^*  No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell, 
A(  Nor  milk  nor  honey  tastes  so  well.] 

-S  "  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me ; 
**  I  will' behold  no  spot  in  thee." 
ffhat  mighty  wondei-s  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms ! 

4  X>efil'd  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 
He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair ; 
Adorns  ws  with  that  heavenly  dress, 
His  graces  and  bis  righteousness. 

^  "  My  sister  and  my  spouse,*'  he  cries, 
"  Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  ties, 
"  Thy  powerml  love  my  heart  retains 
**  In  strong  delight  and  pleasing  chains.'' 

6  He  calls  me  from  the  leopard's  den, 
From  this  wild  world  of  beasts  and  men 
To  Zion,  where  his  glories  are ; 

Not  Lebanon  is  half  so  fair. 

7  Not  dens  of  prey,  nor  flowery  plains, 
•  Ntr  earthly  joys,  Bor  earthly  pains-, 


sen.  HTlfllT*.  B.1 

Shall  hold  my  fcoi,  or  force  my  sUy, 
Vfheu  Christ  fnvUetmy  soal  away. 

HYMN  74.    L.  M.  P) 

77ke  ehicticft  /Ae  garim  of  ChrUt.    Sdomoo'i 

SoDg,  iv.  12, 13^  15,  and  y.  1. 
1  TTr£  are  a  garden  wall'd  around, 
,  W   Chosen  and  made  peculiar  ground'; 
A  little  spot  inclos'd  by  grace, 
Out  of  the  vrorld's  wide  wiJdernesi. 

9  Iiike  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  staa^ 
Planted  by  God  the  Father's  hand ; 
And  all  his  springs  in  Zion  flow. 
To  make  the  young  plantation  grovr. 

9  Awake,  O  heavenly  wind,  and  cone. 
Blow  on  this  earden  of  perfume ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 
A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath* 

4  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad. 
To  entertain  our  8aviour  Ood : 
And  faith,  and  love,  and  joy  apptaTi 
And  every  grace  be  active  here. 

5  piet  my  Beloved  come  and  taste 
Hifl  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast: 

**  I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,''  h»  ak$t 
With  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

6  Our  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 

Well  pleas'd  to  smell  our  poor  perfuiMi} 
And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine, 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk  or  wine. 

7  ••  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 

*'  The  blessings  that  my  Father  sends : 
**  Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  pro»«* 
**  And  drink  abundfuiM  ef  mr  love." 


B.  I.         BTHN  n.  an 

8  Jesat,  we  will  fretpieBt  thy  boioni, 
And  sing  the  bonoties  of  our  Lord : 
But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live 
DenMo^  niM^e  praise  than  toagae  ead  give 

HYMN  75.    L.M.  [• 

The  deteription  tfChritt  the  beloved* 

Solomon's  Song,  r.  9—12, 14^16. 

i  fTIHE  wondering  world  enqaires  to  kaov 
X  Why  I  shouU  love  my  Jesus  ao: 
**  What  are  his  charms,"  say  they,  **  abort 
The  objects  of  a  mortal  lore  ?" 

%  Tes,  my  Beloved  to  my  «eht 
Shews  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  whiia : 
Ail  human  beauties,  all  divine, 
la  ray  Beleved  meet  and  shine* 

8  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free; 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me ; 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs ; 
A  Sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars* 

4  [His  head  the  finest  gold  exeele ; 
There  wisdom  in  ^rfeetion  dweUa,, 

'  Amf  glory  like  a  crown  adorns 
Those  temples  oace  beset  with  thornt. 

5  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  (band, 
Close  by  the  signals  of  his  wound : 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cniel  scoui^,  the  piercing  spear. 

€  His  hands  are  fidrerto  beheld 
Than  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold  ; 
Those  heavenly  hands,  tMt  on  the  tree 
W«saMPdUaMltefa,te4Wad£r 


366         '   HTBIN  76.  .        ,  B:I. 

7  Though  ODce  he  bow'd  his  feeble  knees, 
Loadni  vrith  sins  and  agonies, 
Kdw,  CO  the  throne  of  his  command. 
His  legs  like  marble  pillars  stand. 

9  His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 
The  eagle  teinper'd  with  the  dove; 
No  more  shall  triekling  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soul.] 

9  His  mouth,  that  poar'd  out  long  isomplaiots. 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints  i 
His  countenance  more  graceful  is  ' 
Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees. 

10  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  belov'd,  and  yet  ador'd : 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 

Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  toe. 

HYMN  76.    L.  M.  ^ 

IChrul  dwellt  in  heaven,  bui  visits  on  earifc. 

Solomon's  Song,  vi.  1,  ^  S,  12. 
I'V^THEN  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell 
V  V    What  beauties  in  my  Savidur  dwell. 
Where  he  is  gon^  they  fain  would  know, 
Xhat  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  Beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown ; 
But  be  descends  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 

5  (In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand, 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand ; 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds,  ' 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heaAi. 

4  He  hjis  engross'd  my  warmest  love; 
irthly  ohvsis  myttoal  cuMttrrtM 


B.I.  HYMN  77.  4J         387 


.9) 


1  have  a  mansion  in  his  ^eart, 

Kor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part.] 

5  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware, 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are : 
No  chariot  of  Amminadib 

Th'  heavenly  rapture  can  describe* 

6  O  may  my  spirit  daily  rise. 

On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies. 
Till  ^eath  shall  make  my  last  remove, 
To  dwell  forever  with  my  Love.] 


^  ^ 


HYMN  T7.    L.  M.  [•] 

7%e  Iwt  of  Christ  to  the  (hurdi,  in  his  kmguag$ 
to  her^  and  provisUms  for  her.  Solomon'! 
Song,  vii.  5,  6,9, 12, 13. 

1'  l\TOW,  in  the  gall'ries  of  his  grace, 
X  1  Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  sayf t 
•*  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight, 
**  My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight  !•* 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  gnice  in  every  word  s 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows,  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine* 

S  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  tbe  praises  of  thy  name. 
And  make  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below : 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love, 
But  keeps  bis  noblest  feast  above. 

S.  In  paradise,  within  the  gates. 
An  higher  ent^taimnent  waite ; 


Ses  HTHN  78.  B.  L 

Fraits  new^  and  oldU  laid  np  \n  store. 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no  more. 

'  HYMN  78.  L.  M.  [^J 

J%e  tirengih  «f  Chriti's  Imre,  and  the  amiPt 
jealowy  of  her  ewn.   Solomon's  Song,  viii 

1  XITHO  is  this  fair  one  in  distresSy 
T  f    That  travels  from  the  wilderness, 
And  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  shis, 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans  ? 

it  This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  oar  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasures  of  his  blood  ; 
And  her  request,  and  her  couipl«fa)l» 
Is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint 

S  **  O  let  ray  name  engraven  stand 
**  Both  on  thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand ; 
**  Seal  me  upon  thine  arm,  and  wear 
.  **  That  pledge  of  love  forever  there. 

4  **  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 
**  Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown; 
**  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  combine     • 
*'  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine* 

5  '*  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 

**  Ijest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart 
"  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  impressed 
<*  As  a  fair  signet  on  my  breast. 

6  **  Till  thou  bast  brought  me  to  thy  bone, 
'*  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come, 
**  Thy  countenance  let  me  often  see, 

**  And  often  thou  shalt  hear  from  me. 

7  "  Come,  my  beloved,  haste  away, 

•*  Cut  short  the  hours  of  thy  delay ; 
"  Fly  like  a  yonthfnl  hart  or  roe 
9v«r  tbe  kilit  lAm  tpusoLga^yr/' 


HYMN  T9.    L.  M.  l*! 

1  /^  OB  of  the  morning,  at  who«c  voict 
VJ  The.cbeerfrii  sun  makes  baste  to  risti 
And  like  a^giant  doth  rejoice 
To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies ; 

i  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  bis  race  begins, 
And,  without  weariness  or  rest, 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shioetl 

5  Oh,  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 
Tb'  appointed  duties  of  the  da^; 
,"W4th  ready  mind  and  active  will 
Harch  on  and  keep  my  heavenly  way; 

4  [But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
^  If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear, 

j^nd  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  masfi 
To  follQW  every  wand'rin^  star.] 

5  liotrd,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  purei 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes ; 

Thy  thi-eat'nings  just,  thy  promise  sure; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 
.  And  then  receive  n?e  to  thy  bliss  i 

An  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 
Are  foint  and  eold^  compared  with  tia^ 


HYMN  80,    L.  M.  («) 

jhi  evening  hymn-  Ps.  iv.  8.  &  iii4,6,&c.xlia4 
1  npHUS  &r  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
J.   Thus  far  bis  power  prolongs  my  days. 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known  . 
Soflw  fresh  memorial  of  his  graflew 


370  HYMN  81.  B.J 

2  Much  of  my  (hue  has  futi  to  waste, 
Andf  I  perbaps,  am  near  my  home; 
But  be  forgives  my  follies  plist, 
Be  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come 

S  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 
'  Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head ; 
"While  well  appointed  a'agels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed 

4  In  vain  tJie  sons  of  earth  or  hell 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things ; 
^y  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  feai*: 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart  I 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

6  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground. 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  roilse  my  tomlb, 
If ith  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.] 


HYMN^  81.    L.  M.  (») 

A  song  for  morning  or  evening.    Lam.  iU.  z3- 

Isit.  xlv.  7. 
1   T\/f  Y  God;  how  endless  is  tby  love ! 
j\l.  Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies,  from  above, 
Geutly  distil  like  early  dew. 

fi  Thou  s^read'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  iiuardian  of  my  sleeping  hours: 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

»  T  yield  ray  powers  to  thy  ceiiimand : ' 
thee  I  consecrate  my  idlays :    ' 


B.t  HYMN  82, 86.  371 

Perpetual  blessingB  from  thine  haad 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise* 

HYMN  82.    L.  M.  [b] 

God  far  obove  all  creatures  ;  or^  man  vain  and 
morta^\    Job  iv,  IT. — 21. 

1  C1HALL  the  yiie  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
O  Contend  with  their  Creator  God  ? 
^hall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  aol^  wise,  or  just  than  Ue  ? 

2" Behold  he  pats  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  Spirits  round  his  throne; 
Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  hiSj 

'    Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

S  But  how  mnch  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  ctaj ! 
Touch'd  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 
We  faint  and  perish  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day  from  day  to  nighty 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight : 
Bury'd  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power  to  thee  we  bow : 
How  frkil  are  we,  bow  glorious  thou  i 
Ko  more  tlie  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  Gud  jorapare.    •  <% 

HYMN  83.    C.  M.  fb] 

AJUiciions  1-  death  uniier  providence,  JobT.6— 8. 

1  IVfOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
Ju  11   Nor  tixiubles  rise  by  chance ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes.;  ^ 
A  sad  inheritance  I 


S  As  sparks  break  out  from  bHrnlng  coaUi, 
Aod  still  ar«  upwards  borno; 
So  erief  is  rooted  In  oor  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

S  Tet  With  my  Crod  I  leave  my  caustt. 
And  trust  bis  promisM  grace  : 
lie  rules  me  by  his  well-known  l^iril 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  ere  I  bore 
Shall  spoil  my  future  y>eace ; ' 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  mors 
Tbaii  what  my  Father  please. 

^YMN  84.    L.li.      .      [w\ 
Salvation^  righteousness,  and  strength  in  Chrui 

Iga.  xU\  21—25. 
1    TEHOVAH  speaks  I  let  Israel  hear, 
«|  Let  ail  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
k.     While  God^s  eternal  Son  ^roclaima 
His  ^vereign  honours  and  bis  names, 

!^  ''lam  the  Last,  and  I  tlie  First, 
''  The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  Just  t 
'^  There's  none  beside  pretends  to  shew 
**  Such  Justin  and  salvation  too. 

9  [*' Ye  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell, 
'*  Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
*'  Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 
<t*  Light,  life,  and  heaven  are  in  my  haB«ta« 

.  4  '*  I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 
*'  Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return, 
*'  To  me  shall  all -things,  bend  the  knee^ 
^  And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.} 

Li  Qie  alone  shall  men  ooofess 
^iies  all  their  strength  and  rigbleoiisness* 


jB.l.  HYMN  85, 86.  373 

*^  Bat  sCich  as  dare  ilespiie  my  name, 
"  Fll  clothe  them  with^ctcrnal  BhaoMi 

6  **  %a  me,  the  Lofrd,  shall  all  the  seed 
**  Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed, 
**  And  hy  their  shining  graces  prove 
•♦iTieir  interest  in  my  pard'aing  love.^. 

HYMN  85.    S.  M.       -      P] 

The  tame, 
1  'flflHE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
X   His  Godhead  from  his  throne; 
<^  Mercy  and  jnstioe  are  the  namei 
^  By  which  I  will  be  known. 

'ft  **Ye  dying  sools,  that  sit 
**  In  dajrkness  and  distress, 
**  Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
"To  my  recov'ring  grace." 

it  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound ; 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  owb, 
•«  Our  righteousness  and  .strength  is  found 
"  In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone." 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust, 
•    And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  ; 
God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven.  ^^^ 

"  HYMN  86.--C.  M.  fb] 

God  holjf.just,  and  soverftign.    Job  ix.  S— iO. 
1  T  TOW  should  the  sons  of  Adam*s  wee 

JuL  Be  pure  before  their  God ! 

If  he  contend  in  righteousness. 
We  fall  bentiath  bis  rod. 

i'To  vindicate  my  words  and  ihou^bts* 
Vn  make  «•  more  y retenoe : 


374  HYMN  87  '  B.  I. 

Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 

S  Strong,  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise ; 
What  vain  prestimers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise. 
Or  tempt  tfa'  unequal  war? 

4  [Mountains  by  his  almighty  wrath 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn ; 
fie  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north. 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn.  * 

5  He  bids  the  suu  forbear  to  rise ; 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears : 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies, 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

6  fle  walks  upon  the  stormy  sea ;    "^^ 

Flies  on  the  stormy  wind : 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way. 
Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 

"  HYMN  87.    L.  M.  {•] 

God  dtceUs  with  the,  humble  and  penilent. 
Isa.  Ivii.  15,  16. 
^1  rriHUS  smth  the  high  tfnd  lofty  One, 
X   **  I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne ; 
**  My  name  is  God,  I  dwell  on  high, 
"  Pweil  in  my  own  eternity. 

d  **  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below, 
**  On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too ; 
*♦  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 
Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 


«« 


"  The  bumble  soul  my  words  revive : 
**  I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
"  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
\A  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 


B.  I.  HTMN  88.  87|[ 

i  ^*  lif  ben  I  contend  against  their  sin, 
**  1  make  tbeni  know  how  vile  tiiey  Ve  been ; 
'*•  But  should  my  wrath  forever  smoke, 
'  Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my 
stroke." 

^   (O  may  thy  pard'njDg  grace  \\e  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  foint,  despair  and  die ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  cbast'iiing  love.) 


HYMN  88.    L.  M.  [b] 

lAfe^  the  day  ofgraee^  andkope. 

Eccl.  ix.  4—6, 10. 

t  T  IF£  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
'  I  1  The  time  V  insure  the  great  rewavd ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burnt 
Tlie  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

%  (Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
•The  day  of  grace, and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  bletisings  of  the  day.) 

d  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 
Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  is  gone^ 
iUike  unknowing  and  unknown; 

4  CJb®^''  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost. 
Their  envy  bury'd  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  snare  in  al)  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.)  ^ 

%  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do. 
My  hands,with  all  your  might,  pursue; 
^ince  no  device  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  fsitfa,  nor  hop«,  Iteneatli  the 


*■• 


«7«  HYMN  »«,  96.  «.   I, 

$  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  ^mlssM 
In  the  cold  grave,  to  which  we  faaatft  : 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  tliere. 

HYMN  89.    li.  M.      .         [hj 

-    Youth  and  jiidf^meni.    Bocles.  xi.  9. 
I'i^E  sons  of  A^m,  vain  and  jroiing, 
jL  Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  toiigaO'» 
l^ste  the  delights  your  souls  desirte. 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fine : 

S  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  ditsign, 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wioef 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth*,  but  koow 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

!$  God  fiiom  on  high  beholds  your  tbo^gotit 
Hi&  book  records  your  secret  faults: 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  dotib 
Must  all  appear  liefore  the  sun. 

i  The  vengeance  to  yonr  follies  duB 
Should  strike- your  hearts  with  terror  tbsn^ 

\  How  will  ye  stand  before  bis  face. 
Or  answer  for  his  injnr'd  grace? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  tJieir  eyet 
^rom  these  alluring  vaniticts. 
And  let  the  tbunderof  thy  word 
Awake  their  Bouls  to  fear  the  Iiord. 

HYMN  90.    C.  M.  (b) 

Thesetme, 

i  T  O,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  ris(,  , 
3.U  And  through  all  nature  rove, 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes, 
-V      .  And  IftsCs  the  jofs  their  IfnTe- 


B.  1.        s      HYMN  91.  5T7 

^  They  gi^e  a  loose  to  wild  desires  \ 
But  let  the  sinners  Icnow 
The  strict  account  that  Uod  reqtll.'^ 
Of  All  the  works  tbey  do. 

5  The  Judge  prepares  bSs  throne  on  high ; 
The  frighted  earth  and  sew 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 
Ahd  flee  before  bis  (ace* 

4  How  shall  I  bear  that  draedfol  6a% 
And  i^tand  the  fiery  test  ? 
I  give  all  mortal  joys  away, 
To  be  forever  blest. 


HYMN  91.    li.  M.     ,         [b] 

Advice  to  ymtih ;  or,i)ld  age  <md  deaihin  an  wi 

converted  ttaie,  Bcctes.  xii.  t,  7.  Isa,  Ixt  lO^ 

« 

1  TVTOW  in  the  heat  of  yoortfaful  blodi, 
JL  ll  Remember  your  Creator  God : 
Behold  the  months  oome  hastening  t>ii 
When  you  shall  say/*  My  joys  «r6.gOB^.'' 

2  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woet| 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead* 
YTith  endtess  onrse^  on  his  head  I 

S  The  dust  returns  to  du^  agahi  i 
The  soul,  In  agohies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God ;  not  there  to  dfMll, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  shikfl  to  lielU 

4  Eternal  Kine!  I  fear  thy  name; 
Teach  me  to  knoiv  how  frail  I  am ; 
And  whan  my  «oiil  iniist  henoe  imaffYMf 
Give  me  a  n— siiin  hs  thjr  ^loff* 


378  HYMN  92;  ,  B.  I. 

HYMN  92:--S.  M.  (*) 

Chritt  the  wisdom  of  God.  Prov.  viU  1,  ^  3S 

^      QHALL  Wisdom  cry  aloud, 

0  And  not  her  speech  be  heard? 
The  voiee  of  God's  eternal  word, 

Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 

2      *'  I  was  his  chief  delight,  • 

His  everlasting  Son, 
Before  tl;3  first  of  all  his  works,  . 
Creation,  was  begun. 

S      (Befbre  the  flying  clouds, 
Before  the  solid  land, 
Before  th.e  fields,  before  the  floods^ 

1  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 

4  When  he  adorn'd  the  skies, 
Apd  built  them,  1  was  there^ 

To  order  when  the  sun  should  cigi^ 
And  marshal  every  star. 

5  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 
And  spread  the  flowing  deep, 

I  mlyb  th^  flood  a  firm  decree 
In  its  own  bounds  to  keep.) 

6  Upon  the  empty  air 

The  earth  was  balanb'd  well ; 
With  joy  I  saw  the  mansion,  who^ 
The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 

t      My  busy  thoughts  at  .first 
On  their  salvation  ran. 
Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam^  dui^ 
Was  fashion'd  to  a  man. 

t      Then  oome,  receive  my  graeo, 
'^a  children,  and  h3  vise; 


B.  I.  HYMN  93,  941  579 

Happy  the  okan  that  keeps  my  ways. 
The  man  that  shuns  them  dies.*' 

HYMN  93.  L.  M.  [^ 

Christ ;  or^  Wisdom  obeyed  or  resisted, 
Ppov.  viii.  34,  36. 

1  npHUS  saith  the  Wisdom  of  the  Lord, 

JL   **  Blest  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word  ; 
Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits.    , 

2  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
Immortal  wealth  and  beareqly  gain ; 
Imtnortal  life  is  his  reward, 

Liife,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 

d  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me, 
I>oth  his  own  soul  an  injury ; 
Fools,  that  agains^t  my  grace  rebel. 
Seek  death  and  love  the  road  to  liell. 


HYMN  94.    C.  M.  (b) 

JustyUxUion  by  faith,  not  hff  works ;  or,  the 
laiD  condemns,' grace juii^fies.  Rom.  iii.  19,  S2« 

1  XTAIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
V    On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guiit. 

S  Let  Jews  and  Gentiles  stop  their  mouths, 
Without  a  nurm'ring  w«rd,  • 

And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 

$  Ib  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 
To  justify  us  now, 
|mce  to  convince  and  to  condemn 
is  all  the  lav  on  do. 


980        :    fiTMN9S,^.  fLl 

A  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace! 
When  in  thy-name  we  trust. 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteoHsnesa        ^ 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

■ 

HYMN  95.    €.  M.  [if 

RegeturtUionjt  John  i.  id.  and  ili.  S,  te. 

H,  IVTOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  eiitl^ 
J.  1  Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
ISor  will  of  raan,  nor  blood,  nor  foM^ 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

ft  The  sovereign  will  of  God  ahm*  ' 
Creates  as  heirs  of  grace; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  So8« 
A  new  peculiar  race. 

5  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  ivin^ 
Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
New  models  alt  the  carnal  mind. 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quicken'd  souls  awake  and  riM 
From  the  long  .sleep  of  death ; 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyel. 
And  praise  employs  our  bitvlh. 

HYMN  96.    C.  M.  C*l 

Election  excludes  boaiting,     I  K)ot,  i,  SS«  51. 

i  TlUT  few  'among  the  carnal  wvs 
XJ  But  few  of  noble  race, 
Obtain  the  fevour  of  ibineeyea^ 
Almighty  Kinp"  of  Gf«oe  I 

9  He  takes  the  men  of  neanest  iumm 
For  sons  and  heirs  of  God ; 
And  thite  he  poors  abundant  4ihHn0 
On  hongunUe  bloodl* 


B.    I.  HtHN  W^  S8t 

&  Cle  calls  tbe  fool,  and  maket  bin  koow 
The  is^st'ries  of  his  gt«ce ; 
37o  bring  aspiring  wisdom  iow^ 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 

4  Ifatare  bas  ail  its  glories  lost,  ^ 

When  brought  before  his  throne  i 
"No  flesh  shall  in  bis  presence  boait. 
Bat  in  the  Lord  alone. 


H7MN  37.    L.  M^  Qf^ 

ChriU  our  fTticfem,  BigkUoumeHt 
1  Cor.  i.  SO. 


*B 


URT|D  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light; 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  tbe  roiml. 

ft  Oar  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears : 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress. 
And  sing,  The  Lord  our  Rightemuness, 

5  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin^ 
His  Spirit  makes  our  lAtures  clean ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  suff'rings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains ;   ^ 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power  and  righteonsness  i 

%  Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 
iQive  our  whc^  selves,  O  Lord,  to  tke^ 


383  HYMN  98, 99.  Bi  1. 

HYMN  98.    S.M. 

The  same,  (b> 

1  TTOW  heavy  is  the  night 
XJL  That  bangs  upon  our  eyes, 

Till  Christ  with  bis  reviving  light 
Over  our  souls  arise ! 

2  Our  guiUy  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  Heareo  ; 
But,  in  his  righteousness  array'd, 
We  sec  our  sins  forgiven. 

8      Unholy  and  impure ! 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways ; 
**  His^  hands  infected  nature  cure 

With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hel  I  agree 
To  hold  our  sonler  in  vain ; 

fie  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  iree, 
And  breaks  the  pursed  chain. 

5  liord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 
,        To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 

Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  heeding  grace, 
And  thinje  atoning  blood. 

•.——^■1——       1     n  III  I  ■  II  I  II        iw^i»^t 

H*MN^9.    C.  M.  Qt) 

Mtones  made  children  of  Jbraluxm ;  or,  gra^  no/ 
conveyed  by  religious  parents.    Matt.  iii.  9. 
1  X  T^AIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 
V    Upon  their  blrlii  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  race, 
(Their  fathers  now- with  God.) 

^  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell 
Can  take  the  hardest  stones,  . 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abrah'm  well. 
With  new  created  sona.      ^ 


B.  r.  HYMN  100,  101.  383 

3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess, 

Who  form'd  our  mortal  frarae, 
Who  call'd  the  world  from  emptiness ; 
The  world  obey'd,  and  came. 

HYMN  100.    L.  3t.  (») 

Believe^  and  be  sailed.    John  iii.  16 — 18. 

1  TVTOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 

JL 1  DM  Christ  the  Son  of  God  appear ; 
No  weapons  in  his  bands  are  seen, 
I*io  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there* 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  lov'd  the  racf%  of  man  so  well. 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  helt 

S  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour^s  word. 
Trust  in  bis  migl^ty  name,  and  live ; 
A  thousand  joys  bis  lips  aflford, 
His  hands  a  thousand  bte:>.<«ft:gs  give* 

4  But  vengeance  aud  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  his  grace  ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise. 
The  hottest  hell  sliall  be  their  place. 


HYMN  101.    I/.  M.        ^     (♦^ 
Joy  in  Heaven,  for  a  repenting  sinner. 
Luke  XV.  T,  10. 

1  "¥717*^^  ^^^  describe  the  joys  that  rise 

V  V    Through  all  the  courts  of  paradise, 
To  ?ee  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  tfie  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  se^» 
The  piirchase  of  his  agonies* 


384  BTBIN  l<tt.  B:  I 

S  Th»  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  aoew ; 
And  saiats  and  angels  join  to  siog 
The  growing  empire  -ot  their  King. 

HYMN  10^    L.  M.  («) 

'  The  buUitwies,  Matt.  v.  2— IS. 

1  niiBST  are  the  humble  sonis  that  aet 
J3  Their  emptiness  and  poverty ; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  In  b^ven. 

S  Blest  ara  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with,  inward  smait  s 
^The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  bahn  for  all  their  woet. 

5  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  a^ 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  wir } 
God  will  securer  their  happy  state. 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  greUii 

4  Blest  are  the  soulft  that  thirst  for  grao6| 
Bunger  and  long  for  righteousness ; 
They  shaI14?e  well  supply'd  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move 
Ajid  melt  with  sympathy  and  love ; 
From  Christ  the  Lord  shall  they  obtaia 
Like  sympathy  and  live  again. 

9  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  oT  sia ; 
With  epdless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

1  Blest  are  the  men  of  peacefbl  life, 

"^ho  ifWDCih  i|^e  coals  of  growios  strife-; 


B.  I.         HYMN  103,  104.  38i 

They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Blest  are  the  Buff'rers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesos*  sate; 
Their  soqIs  shall  triumph  in  the  Jx>rd ; 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

HYMN  103.    CM.        ^     («) 
NotMshamed  tfihe  gospel.    2  Tim.  i.  IS. 
.  1  T'M  not  ashamM  to  own  my  Liord, 
J.   Or  to  defend  his  cause. 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word; 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

S  Jesus,  my  God  I  I  know  his  name ; 
His  name  is  all  my  trust : 
l^or  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

5  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  standi^ 
And  be  can  we?}  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  bis  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  namft 

Before  bis  Father's  fkce, 
JLnd  in  the  new  Jemsalera 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

""'  HYMN  104.  C.  M.  [•] 

^  state  <fnature  and  of  grace,  1  Cor.  vi.  10,11. 
1  TVr^'^  l^c  malicious  or  profane, 
X  1  The  wanton  or  the  proud, 
Nor  thieves,  nor  slandVers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  ottr  God. 

5  Surprising  grace !  and  such  were  w 

By  natttTB  and  bv  sin. 


Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 
Unholy  and  unclean. 

5  But  we  ari:,  wasb'd  in  Jesus'  blood. 
We're  pardon'd  through  his  name ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Has  sanctifiM  our  frame. 

4  O  for  a  persevering  powec 

To  keep  thy  just  commands ! 

;  We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more. 
No  more  pollute  our  bands. 


HYMN  105.    C.  M.  [»] 

'  heaven  invisibk  and  holy.  1  Cor.  ii.  9, 10. 

Rev.  xxi.  27. 
1  IVTOR  eye  bath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  hmtt, 
X\  Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepared 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

$  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveals  a  heaven  to  come : 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

8  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 
And  all  the  region  pefu^ ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Tho&e  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Foliation,  sin  and  shame ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  thei«» 
But  foU'wers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life. 

There  all  their  names  are  found ; 
.  The  hypocrite  in  vaio  shall  strive 
I'o  treod  tht  lieaTialy  groittd. 


S*  1.      '    aiiVii^   106,  107.  S87 

HYMN  106.    S.  M.  [•] 

Dead  totin  by  the  cross  ofChriti,  Rom.  vi.l|2,6 

1  '  ^HALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 

O  Because  thy  grace  abounds ; 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God ! 
Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 

That  we,  whose  sins  are  cracifv'd, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

S      We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  hath  made  us  free, 
'  Has  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross. 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

HTMN  lOT.    L.  M.  [bj 

The  fall  and  recovery  of  man;  or^  CkriU  and 
Satan  at  emniiy.  Gen.  iii.  1, 15, 17.  Gal.  Ir. 
4.  Col.  ii.  1^. 

1  "plECEIV^D  by  subtle  viarcs  of  hell,  * 
U  Adam  our  head,  our  father,  fell ; 
When  Satan,  in  the  serpent  hid, 
Proposal  the  fruit  that  God  forbid.' 

2.  Death  was  the  threat'ning :  death  began 
To  tak^  possession  of  the  man ; 
His  unborn  race  receiv'd  the  wouod^ 
And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 

S  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward ;    - 
Thus  saitb  the  vengeance  of  the  Lotd, 
**  Let  everlasting  hatred  be 
''  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 

4  **  The  woman's  seed  shrill  be  my  Son  : 
'  lie  shall  destroy  what  tbou  hast  don 


N 


!|88  RTMN  108,  lod/        B.  L 

^  **  Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 
^  Thy  maliee  raging  at  his  heel." 

5  [He  spake— -and  bid  four  thousand  yeav 
Jloll  on  f—at  length  his  Son  appears  ;  * 

[•   Angels  with  joy  descend  to  earth. 
And  sing  the  young  Kedeemer's  bulk. 

i  IjO  !  by  the  sons  of  heH  he  dies ; 
Bat,  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skiei. 
He  gave  their  prinqe  a  fatal  blow. 
And  trinmphM  o'^  the  powers  below.j 

'""  HYMN  108.    S.  M.  [•] 

Oftfw^  untun  ^nd  beloved,    i  Pet.  i.  8.  - 
'OX  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  beheld  the  Ix)rd  ;  ' 
f    Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
*^        And  love  him  in  bij  word. 

i      On  earth  we  want  tlie  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face ; 
i    Yet,  Jjord,  our  inmost  thoughts  deQghl       i 

To  dweltupon  thy  grace. 

S     And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 

Our  joys  divinely  grow,  i 

TTnispeakable,  like  those  above,  i 

And  heaven  begins  below.  i 

HYMN  109.    L.  M.  [bj  i 

The  tjolue  of  Christ  and  hi$  r^gA/eoiuaeis.      j 
Phil.iii.7,  8,9. 
J.  IVrO  mor^,  my  God,  I  boast  no  moie 
J.^  Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done ; 
I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before,  - 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son^ 

Now.,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  Mune, 
f  hat  vi-as  my  gain,  I  osoot  mv  Ins: 


B.  I«  .HT«K  no.  S89 

JiflCy  former  pride  I  call  my  tham^, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

S  ITes,  aind  I  mast  and  will  esteem 
.    AM  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake : 

O  may  my  soul  be  fouad  in  him,    . 

And  of  his  righteoihnest  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
I>aro6  not  appear  before  thy  theone ; 

,    Sut  faith  can  anawer  thy  demands, 
Sy  pleading  tirhat  my  Lord  baa  done* 

HYMN  110.    C.  M.  [«1 

tUaih  and  immediatt  ghryi    2  Cor.  t.  1 , 5, 8. 

%  rriHBRE  is  a  house  not  made  with  haadf^ 
X  Bternal  and  on  high ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiUng  stands, 
TUl  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

5  Siortly  this  prison  of  my  cky 

Must  be  dissolv'd  and  fall ; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  Tis  he,  by  has  almighty  grace. 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven ; 
▲nd,  as  an  earnest  of  the  placf , 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  if«  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  uf^on  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We^re  absent  from  the  Loird. 

5  Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
.    But  we  had  rather  see ; 

We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh. 
And  present,  Lord,  with  tha» 


390       -  HYMN'  in,l!2.  B.I 

HYMN  111.    C.  M.  [*} 

SaJvaiion  by  grace,    Titus  iii.  S,  T. 

1  T  ORD,  we  toafess  oar  namerous  fiinUs, 

I  A  How  great  oar  guilt  has  been : 
J^ootish  aii<l  vain  were  all  our  tlioughts, 
And  all  oar  lives  were  8in« 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise, 

Forever  love  his  name, 
Who  ton»  thy  feet  from  dangerous  wafi 
Of  (oUf^  sin,  and  sbame.* 

3  Tis  not  by  works  of  ri8;bteousDes8, 

'\phich  our  owo  hands  have  doae^ 
But  we  are  savM  bj  sovereign  gnMie, 
Ai»oanding  through  his  Son. 

4  Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souIy  are  wash'd  from  sin* 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  ofhis  deai^ 

Who  bung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  U  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we* 

6  Bais'd  fh>m  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justify'd  by  grace. 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  sea  our  Father's  face. 

m 

HYMN  11«.    C.  M.  [♦] 

The  brcusen  serpent ;  ^r,  looking  to  Jeeut* 
John  ill.    14*— 16. 
1  Q^O  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raUe 
The  brazen  serpent  high ; 
^ounded  felt  immediate  eassi 
camp  forbore  to  die. 


B.  I.  HTWN  115.  391 

S  «•  Hiook  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 
**  AdcI  live,"  the  prophet  cries ; 
Bat  Christ  perforins  a  nohler  cure^ 
.  When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung ; 
High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns ; 
Here  sinners^  by  the  old  serpent  stung, ' 
liook,  and  forget  their  pains. 

i^When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up,  . 
A  dying  world  revives  , 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 
Th*  eicpiring  Oentite  lives. 


nY^VtN  lis.    C.  M.  [•! 

jSbrahoM'^s  blessing  on  the  Oentiles,  lien  xvU- 
7.  Rom.  X.V.  8.  JB^Iark  x.  14. 

1  TTOW  large  the  promise !  bow  di^aAfi 
jn  To  Abrah'm  and  bis  seed  \ 
**  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  tUine, 
SapplytHg  all  their  need." 

$  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 
From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessings  sure. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms,  . 

To  our  great  fiithers  given ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms,    > 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Onr  God,  hpw  faithfi^I  are  Uis  ways  i 

His  love  endures  the  r.ame : 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  rrace 
£lot8  out  the  clulvlrea's  aam^. 


89e        RTMiril4,115.        K  r. 

HYMN  114.    CM.  [*] 

The  same.    Rom.  iLi.  16, 17. 

1  1^  ENTILBS  by  nature,  we  belong 
\jr  To  the  wild  olive  wood : 
lOraee  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 

H  With  the  same  blessings,  grace  endows 
The  <>efttiie  and  the  Jew ; 
If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 
Sndi  are  the  branches  too. 

d  Then  let  the  children  of  the  samtt 

Be  dedicate  to  God : 
.    Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them.  Lord, 

^nd  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 
Shall  thy  salvation  come. 
And  nnrn'rouB  households  meet  at  last 
,  In  one  eternal  home* 


HYMN  115.    CM  [h\ 

CVnvtefe'dn  of  sin  by  the  iaw,  Rom.\rii.8, 9.14.24, 

1  ^  T  ORO,  how  f^fecure  my  conscience  wa*. 
XJ  And  felt  no  inwai>d  dread  I    ' 
1  was  alive  without  the  law, 
Aiid  thoDght  my  sias  were  dead* 

%  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  hriglif : 
But,  »iace  the  preeept  eamei 
IViih  a  oonvincing  power  and  light. 
I  find  how  vile  I  am.  •  -* 

S  [M^  g«iiit  appear'd  but  small  before, 
^  ill  terribly  I  «aw 
How  perfect,  holy»  just,  and  pum 
Was  thine  eternal  law.      - 


B.I.  BTHN  116.  MS 

4  Then  felt  my  sonl  Uie  heery  lo«d ; 

Hy  8in»  teviv'd  again ; 
I  had  provok'd  a  drmful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  ware  slainr) 

5  I'm  I9te  a  belpiesd  captive  sold, 

tfnder  the  power  ofsitt ; 
I  cannoi  do  the  good  I  woiild. 
Nor  keep  my  conseienoe  elean. 

6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  bnpak  the  yoke  x>f  sin  and  death. 
And  tht»  redeem  the  slave. 


HYMN  116.  L.  M  [«] 

IfOwioCMand^ourneighbowr.    Matt. xxil* 

3T— 40. 

1  npHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  comnand, 
jt  JL  **  Let  all  thy  inward  powers  noita  ^ 
.  •'  llb^l^e  thy  Maker  and  thy  God 
*'  With  utmost  vigour  and  delight. 

4  ■**  Then  vhall  thy  net|hbour  next  in  plue 
**  Share  thine  aiectbn  and  esteem ; 
**  And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 
^  Measure  and  rule  thy  lore  to  him.^ 

6  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke,    . 
Tliis  did  the  pnophets  preach  and  prove ; 
For  want  of  thirthe  law  is  broke, 
And  the  whole  law's  fulfiPd  by  love. 

4  BtttO!  how  h«Be  our  passions  are ! 
How  cold  our  charity  and  seal !' 
liord,  fill  onr  souls  with  heavenly  fire. 
Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  iby  will. 


S94  HTMN  117.  B.  F. 

HYMN  117.    L.  ]S|.  0] 

"Eketion  toperei^  andfru,  Bon.  ix.  SI— ^U« 

1  TIEHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay ! 
O  He  foros  his  vessels  fts  he  please: 
Such  is  oar  God ;  $nd  such  <ire  we, 
The  subjects  of  his  just  deereea. 

2  Ipoth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 
O'er  ail  the  mass,  which  part  to  chooae,    - 
And  mould  it  lor  a  nobler  end. 

And  which  to  leaxre  for  viler  use  ?] 

S  May  not  tite  sovereign  Lord  oh  Mgk 
dispense  his  favours  as  he  will ; 

-  l!pboose  some  tp  lifet,  >vhite  oUiars  die, 
Afld  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still  ? 

4  [What  if,  to  make  his  terror  known, 
He  lets  hfs  patience  long  endure, 
^U^'ring  vile  rebels  to  go  on, 

Apcl  seal  their  own  destruction  sure  F 

5  What  if  he  means  to  shew  his  grace, 
And  his  electing  love  employs 

To  mm^  out  sonie  of  mortal  raoe. 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys? 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust, 
ThQ,  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
C$in  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust? 

7  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truth  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Yet  still, his  written  will  obey, 
And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

he  $hall  make  his  jusUpe  known, 
10  wliole  wbrldj  before  his  throve, 


With  joy  or  terror  shall  confess 
The  {Jory  of  Ws  righteousness. 


HYMN  118.    S.  M.  [*] 

Motaand  ChriH;  <fr,  sin  against  ffce  law  and 
gDspel,  John  i. IT.  Heb.  iiu$,  *,  G,  6c  x. S8, 29. 

1  «TnHE  law  by  Moses  came ; 

X   ^t  peace  and  truth  antl  {«ve 
Were  brought  byXbrifii  (a  oobler  natncO 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 
Their  d  iff 'rent  works  were  done; 

Moses  a  faithful  fier\'ant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  Saitfafal  Bo'd. 

ft      Tj^cD  tp  his  new  command^ 
Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 
O'er  ^U  bis  Father's  bou@?  be  stfipd9 
The  Sovereign  and  the  Hea4*  '    ' 

•4      3rhe  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  broifght, 
ISehold  I  how  terribly  4ie  dies, 
For  bia  fresumptuoua  iault* 

X$      But  sorer  vengjeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race. 
Who  bate  to  beer  when  Jesus  call«. 

And  dare  resist  bis  grace. 

I '  >    » ■  ■  ■  .     .    ■  I       . .     .  .  II  ■ 

HYM:vf  119.— C.  M.  (•) 

The  different  tiunxn  of  Hit  gospel  V  Cor.  i.  iiS. 

24.  2€pr.  it.  J6. 1  Cor.  iii.  6,  7. 
1  /"iHllIST  and  bis  ♦n-oss  are  all  our  theme ; 
\J  The  jnyst'ries  that  we  speak 
ArQ  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem,  •• 
And  folly  to  the  Greek.  , 


39S  BTUN  ]»  B.  L 

3  Bui  8oul«  enligfaten'd  from  above, 
With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
Tbey  see  what  wisdom,  power  and  love, 
Shine  In  their  dying  Lord. 

8  The  vital  saviour  of  his  name 
Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perv^erts  the  same 
To  giiift,  despair  and  death. 

k  Till  God  diflase  bts  graces  down. 
Like  showers  of  Ij^avenly  rain. 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground. 
And  Paul  may  plant  ilk  vain. 


^•mm 


HYMN  140.    CM.  [•] 

iPaith^f  things  untun»    Heb.  xi.  1,  3, 8,  If. 

i  "HI AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
W  Of  things  beyond  our  si^t. 
Breaks  thro'  the  clouds  of  Ifesh  and  seass^ 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

'd  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view. 
Brings  distant  prospects  home. 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  and* 

By  God's  almighty  woi^  i 
Abraham,  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obeyM  the  Lord. 

4  Be  sooglit  a  city,' fair  and  high, 

Bailt  by  th'  eternal  hands;* 
And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  dKe, 
'''hat  heavenly  building  staqds. 


B.   I.         HYMN  121, 122.  S97 

HYMN  121.    C.  M.  [♦] 

Chiidren  devoted  to  God.    Gen.  xvii.^,  10. 

Acts  xvi.  14, 15,  3S. 
(For  those  who  practise  Infant  Baptism.) 
1  rriHUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
J.   '« PlI  be  a  God  to  thee ; 
**  I'll  bless  tby  nnga'rous  race,  and  they 
Shall  be  a  seed  forme." 

S  Abrah'm  believ'd  the  promis'd  graee, 
And  gave  his  sons  to  God; 
Sat  water  seiiils'the  blessing  now. 
That  once  sras  sealM  with  blood. 

S  ^ThdS  Lydia  sanctify'd  her  bousc^ 
'  When  she  received  the  word ; 
Thug  the  believing  jailer  gave 
His  household  to  the  Lord.   , 

4  Thus  later  saints,  Elernal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace ;    ^ 
'  -To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring.. 
And  humbly  daim  the  graee. 


HYMN  122.    L.  M.       .        [•] 

"Believert  buried  with  Christ  in  baptitm. 
Bom.  vi.  S,  &JC. 
X  T\0  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
MJ  That  we  are  biiry'd  with  the  Lora : 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 

2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Hais'd  from  corruption,  guilt  and  death ; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise. 
And  lives  ta  God  above  the  skies. 

5  No  more  let  sin  or  Sata^fr^igo 
Ov«r  ouruwrtal  toil  y^B : 


Sbo  HTMN  123.  fi.  I. 

The  various  lusts  we  servM  before. 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 


HYMN- 123.    C.  M.  [b] 

TAe  repenting  frodigaL    Lake  xv.  IS,  frc 

1  T>EHOLD  the  wretch,  whose  lost  and 
J[3  Has  wasted  his  estate ;  [wine 

He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine. 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat ! 

S  '*  I  die  with  hunger,  here,"  he  cries, 
**  I  starve  in  foreigii  lands; 
**  My  Father's  house  has  large  supplies, 
**  And  bounteous  are  his  hands* 

5  '*  ni  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue 
"  Fall  down  before  his  face ;  , 
••  Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrOng, 
"  Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  H^said — and  hasten'd  to  his  kome. 

To  seek  his  Father's  love ; 
The  Father  saw  the  rebel  cdnie. 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embrac'd  and  kiss'd  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brtuv- 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  *'  Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sm," 

(The  Father  gives  command) 
"  Press  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
**  With  rings  adorn  his  hand« 

7  "  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain; 

**  Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  ! 
•*  My  son  wa3  dead,  and  lives  aga.- 
**  Was  lost  anil  now  is  found." 


4 


B. !.        HYMN  124,  125.  399 

HYMN  124.    L.  M.  Jb] 

The  first  and  second  Adam*    Rora.  v.  1!2,  &g^ 
1  X^EEP  in  the  dost  before  thy  throne, 
J  /  Out  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own: 
Great  God !  we  own  th'  unhappy  name, 
Whence  sprung  ouf*  nature  aii<}  our  shasae. 

S  Adam  the  sinner':  at  his  fall, 
Death,  like  a  cooqu'rer,  seiz'd  us  all ; 

1     A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead, 
By  fatal  union  to  their  bead* 

3  But  wiiilst  oar  spirits,  fiit'd  with  awe, 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 
yfe  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace,    - 

'    That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  join'd  our  nature  to  his  own; 
Adani  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  rains  of  the  first.  ' 

5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man,  " 
Through  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran ; 
And  by  one  man's  obedience  now. 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too. 

6  Where  sin  did  reign  and  death  abound. 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
AWounding  life;— there  glorious  grace 
Kei^ns  tiiio' the  Lord,  our  righteous«eSS.j 

"^  HYiMN  125.    C.  M.  [»] 

ChrisCs  compassion  to  the  weak  and  tempted. 

Heir.  iy.  15,  16.  and  v.  T.     Matt.  xii.  20. 
1  "Ij^riTH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
,   VV    Ofoar  High  Priest  above; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
HIa  boWjfsis  melt  with  lovie. 


400  HTMN  11^6.  B.I. 

I 

2  Touch'u  with  a  sympathy  withia. 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  meio, 
For  be  has  felt  the  aame. 

3  Bat,  spotless,  innocent  and  natt^ 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
Tfhile  SatanV  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
-   '    And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

.  Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tearSi 
And  in  his  measpre  feels  afresh 

What  every  member  bears.  i 

5  [  He'U  never  quench  the  smoking  flas^        | 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame ; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scums  the  meanest  name.] 

6  Then  let 'Our  humble  faith  address 

His  mei*cy  and  his  power; 
IVe  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 
'  In  the  distressing  hour. 


HYMN  126.    L.  M.  [b] 

Charity  and  untharilabUnest.  '  KodI  siv.  17- 

•  19.  1  Cor.  X.  32. 
1  TVr^'^  diff'rent  food,  nor  dilT'rent  difss, 
X\   Compose  the  kingdom  of  ou  r  Lord ; 
But  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness,* 
Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

%  When  weaker  Christians  we  despise, 
We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong  j 
For  God,  the  gracious  and  the  wise, 
Keceives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

5  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  kouI^  pursue ; 


B.L         HTMM  127,1*.  »1 

Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 
To,saints,  the  Gentile,  or  the  Jew. 


■I  ■  '* 


HYMN  12T.  L.  M.  .  [»] 

CliHsVi  inp^aiian,  to  tinnert;  or.^hamiUlif 
and  pride.    Mat,  xi.  Sft— «). 

1  *'/^OME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

Kj  "  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come : 
**  I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
"  And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  <<  They  shall  fiad  rest  that  learn  of  me ; 
"  I'm  of  4  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 

'  ^^  But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
**  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

B  ^*  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take    . 
**  My  yok$,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
•*  My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 
**  My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light.** 

4  Jesns,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 

1  With  fakh^and  hope,  and  humble  sseal 
Hesign  our  spirits  to  tlfy  hand. 

To  mould  and, guide  us  at  thy  will, 

*'         11^     mi  ■  iJ   I  I      .    ..  ■ 

HYMN  128.    L.  M.  [*J 

27ic  aposiht*  commission;  oVy  the  gospel atm 
teiitd.  by  miracles.  Mart  xvi.  15,  &c 
Matt*  XXV iii.  IS,  Sic.       ' 

*'/^  O,  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 
VJ  **  Bidthe  whole  earth  my  grace  receive : 
He  shall  be  sav'd  that  trusts  my  word } 
He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  believe. 

2  [I'U  make  your  great  commission  known|. 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 


402  HTMN  129.  B.  f 

By  a])  the  works  that  I  have  ilone* 
By  mil  the  wonders  ye  shall  do» 

5  Go  Ileal  the  »ek,  go  raise  the  deaJ, 
Gc  cast  out  devils  in  my  name ; 
Nor  iet  my  prophets  he  afraid 
Tho'  Greeks  reproach,  &  Jews  bla^>hie!ne.} 

4  Teadi  9II  l3ie  nations  my  commands ; 
I'm  with  yon  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
AH  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands  ^ 

I  ban  destroy,  and  I  defend**'* 

5  He  spaki^,  and  light  shone  round  bis  heBid  ; 
On  c^^bright  cioud  to  heaven  he  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 

The  grace  of  their  ascended  Cind. 

HYMN  129.    L.  BI.  [•} 

'Siibmhaiim  and  deUveraneei  •r,  Jbrahmm 
offering  his  son.    Gen.  xxii.  6,  &c 

liJJAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  HjBtllfer>s  word, 
JS  Give  Up  your'comforts  U>  the  Locd ; 
H«  shall  restore  what  yoa  resign. 
Or  grant  yoCi  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abrah'm,  wj|h  obedient  hand, 
Lett  forth  hisdson  at  God's  command ; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took. 
His  arm  prepared  the  dreadful  stroke. 

5  "  Abrah'm  forbear,"  th#»  angel  ery'd ; 
"Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  try'd; 
Tliy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
'  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blessM  indeed.'' 

-  JuBt  in  the  last  distressing  hour 
-e  liord  displays  deliv'ring  powtr  • 


S.  I.         BTMN  ISO,  131-  403 

l*he  moaiit  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

HYMN  150.    L.  M.  fb] 

LiMBe  and  haired,  Phil.  ii.  S.    £ph.  iv.  30,  &c. 

1  lyrOW  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 
X 1  His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  eomplaiotiif 
By  his  last  groans,  hie  dying  blood, 
i  charge  my  soul  tQ  love  the  saints. 

ft  Clamour,  and  wrath,  and  war  be  gone, 
'Eawy  and  spite  forever  cease ; 
Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Amongst  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peaeeb 

S  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dqve, 
FUeafrom  Uie  realms  of  noise  and  strife^ 

,    H^'hy  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love^ 
ITho  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life ! 

4  lender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts; 
Through  all  oi^r  lives  let  mercy  ma : 
So  Godfoi^ivcsour  num'rous  faults, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

HYMN  ISl.    L.  M.  r*^ 

Th^phariiee  and  publican.  Luke  xviii.  10,  fit. 

1  TIEHOLD  how  sinners  disagree, 
J3  The  publican  and  phartsee ; 
One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim. 
The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 

2  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands. 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands ; 
That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne. 
And  talks  of  duties  he  has  dooe.r 

5  The  Lord  their  diff 'real  language  kno«vr 
And  different  answers  he  bestows  ^ 


4W  HYMN  132, 133.        B.L 

The  humble  soul  with  grace  he  crowns. 
Whilst  00  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

4  Dear  Father,  let  aie  never  be 
JoinM  with  the  boasting  pharisee ; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  ovrn, 

Bat  plead  the  snff^ings  of  thy  Sob. 

HYMN.1S2:  U  M.  [»J 

Holiness  and  grace.  Htus  iL  10 — IS^ 

1  Q(>  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
O  The  holy  gospel  we  profess  :   . 
So  let  our  works  and  virtue  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  wc  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

5  Our  flesh  and  sense  mtist  be  denyM, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride ; 
While  justice,  teoip'rance,  truth  and  love. 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  liord. 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  bis  Avord. 

—^——.—11      I  I     11         II    I    I  '  H     1^——^ 

HYMN  1S3.    C.  3f.  [h] 

Love  and  charity.    1  Cor.  xiii.  2 — T,  13. 
1  T  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 
X-i  Their  faith  and  zeal  declare. 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream,  ^ 
If  love  be  wanticg  there. 

Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 
Nor  is  provokM  in  haste ; 


3.  I.  HYMN  134.  405 

She  tets  the  present  inj'ry  die, 
And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  ^S^alree  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 
She  quenches  wi<|i  her  tongne; 
Bopes  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong. 

1  iSbe  nor  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 
The  scandals  of  the  time ; 
.  Nor  looks  wHh  pride  on  those  bdow. 
Nor  envies  those  that  climbu 

5  Sh«  lays  her  own  advantage  by, 
To  seek  her  neighbour's  good  ; 
So  Ood's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

3(  Xove  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  pow^r 
In  all  the  reahns  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  ittotfi, 
.  Bat  saints  forever  love. 


HYMN.  134.    KM.     -     ^  f  *] 

Iteligkfn  vain  vnlhotU  Uve,    1  Cor.  xili.  t — 9 
IT  TAP  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jewi;, 
JLX  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  J  am  found 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  mspir'd  to  preach  and  tcH 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

S  9hottld  I  distribute  ali  my  store. 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor ; 
Or  give  lay  bod^  to  the  flame, 
To  ^11  a  ma^yr's  glorious  name  * 


40(1         HTMN  1S5^  IS6.         B.| 

A  If  lov^e  to  God  and  loire  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  ray  bopes  are  vain :      * 
Nor  tongues,  iior  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal^ 
Ihe  works  of  lore  pan  e'er  fulfil. 

HYMN  135.    L.  M.       ;     [»J 

The  love  of  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the  heari. 

Bpb.  iir.  16,  &c. 

1  /^OME,  dearest  Lord,  descend «nd  dwefi 

vy  By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast  t 

Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and%el 

The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

St  Come,  fill  our  heartsivith  inward  strengtl^ 
Hake  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and 
Of  thine  unmeesurdble  grace.         [lengtl 

5  Now  to  the  God,  whose  power  can  do 
Moiie  than  our  t)ioughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done, 
By^  all  the  church,  through  Christ  hiaSoB* 

^~— **"  '  '■      .  ■  ■      -  -   ■ 

HYMN  136.    CM.  [»] 

Smeer&^  and  hypocrisy ;  or,  formality  in  «»fw 
ship,    John  iv.  Si.  Psalm  cxxxix.  23,  S4. 
1  f^  OD  is  a  spirit,  jjQst  and  wise,    ' 
vT  He  sees  our  inmost  mind : 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  eriesi 
And  leave  our  souls  befhiiid. 

ft  No^ng  but  truth  before  his  thrtwft 
w  ith  honouc  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrite^  are  known 
Through  ihe  disguise  they  wear; 

vbeir  beading  knees  m  srowBiV 


B.  I.      wnm  ist,  1S8.      '407 

Bat  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where  not  the  heart  is  (bund.        * 

4  liord,  search  my  thoughls,  and  try  my 

And  make  my  soiil  siocere  ;         (wa^fi^ 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  lace, 
Aqd  find  acceptance  there. 

**  HYMN  1ST.    L.M.  (^ 

Saivaiwn  hy  grau  in  ChriiL   3.  Tim.  i.  9,  id: 
1  TVTQW  to  the  power  of  God  sapreme 
X^  Be  everlasting. honours  given : 
fie  saves  from  heJl,  (vre  btess  his  name)     ' 
He  «alts  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven* 

.  S  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts. 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace. 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts. 
And  forms  a  people  for  hi»  praise* 

5  'Twas  fiis  own  purpose  that  began ' 
To  rescue  rebets  doomed  to  die ; 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 
Before  be  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  JesuSf  the  Lord,  appears  at  last. 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known  | 
IJieclares  the  great  transactions  past. 
And  brings  immortal  btessiugs  down* 

5  He  dies!  and  in, that  dreadful  night 
Bid  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy ; 
Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 
A.nd  took  possession  of  .the  joy. 

"■  HYMN  158.    C.  k.         ^^^ 

Sainlt  in  itU  h$ndt  ofChrUU   John  x.  26,  id. 
i  "TT^IRM.  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  standit 

P  My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trusts       *>  •" 

If  I  am  found  In  Jesus' hands, 
Hy  soul  «aa  ne'er  be  loit»  y 


40S  HT  m  1 39^  UO.  B.  I 

2"  His  honour  is  eng?(gM  to  save 
The  meanest  of  his  sheep ; 
All  thai  his  heavenly  Father  gave 
His  ^atiUs  secnrely  keep. 

S'  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e^er  remov« 
His  fav'rites  from  his  breast ; 
In  Uie  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
I'hsy  must  forever  rest. 

•  — ■  »^"  ■    ■  '    —, —       '■'  ■* 

HYMN  139.  L.  M.     \         [•] 

Hope  /ft  the  covenant ;  or^  God^s  promitt  md 
trnlh  unciiangetUfle,    Heb.  vi.  17 — 19. 

1  TTv)W  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
XJL  To  rend  my  soul  from  thee»  my  God! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love. 
And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

'2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 
Jofn'  to  confirm,  the  wondrous  grace; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  w^ord, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless 


8  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  loni^^ 
My  soul  to  this  ciear  refuge  flies  ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
TVhilst  tempests  (low,  and  billmvs  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up ; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
I^ays  the  foundation  for  my  hope. 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

HYMN  140.    C.  M.  (•) 

A  living  and  a  dead  faith ;  collected  firon 

several  scriptures. 
VTtsTAKBN  souls !  that  dream  of  beavWf 
^A  -AjBid  make  their  edsDty  boast. 


hvm5^  hi.  ^^ 

or  inward  joyf*  anJ  sins  forgiven, 
While^they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  ^T-ftin  are  oar  fancies,  airy  flights, 
If  faitfi  be  cold  and  (lead ; 
None  but  a  Hvitig  power  unUcs 
To  Christ  the  living *lead. 

S  nris  faith  that  change  all  the  heart ; 
^Tis  faith  thit  works  by  loYc ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
Atrd  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  »Tis  faith  that  conquers  ear^h  and  hell 

By  a  celcgtial  power ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  i^revail 
In  the  decisive  hour, 

5  fFalth  mu3t  obey  her  Father's  wiM, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace ; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
For  feis  own  hollncw. 

6  When  from  the  curse  be  sets  us  fre«,   . 

He  makes  our  natures  clean ; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Sob  to  be 
*  The  minister  of  sij. 

7  His  spirit  l^nrifies  our  fi^«»ev      . 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God : 
Jesus  and  his  salvation  came 
By  water  and  by  bloodi] 


HYMN  141    S.  M.  .[fe] 

Thehumiliatiim  and  exaltation  ofUiris** 

Isa.  liii.  1—3,  10—12. 

1       TrTSrH^  ^^^  bcliev'd  thy  tvordt 
Vf    Op  thy  s^ratioa  known  ? 


ilO  HTMN  141.  B.  J. 


Beveal  thine  arni.  Almighty  Lbrd, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 

2  The  Jews  esteem'd  bim  hero 
Too  mean  for  their  belief: 

Sorrows  his  cb\pf  aqquaintanee  were, 
And  his  companion,  grief. 

3  They  turn'd  their  eyes  away^ 
And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 

But  'twas  their  griefs  upon  him  lay. 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 

4  Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  Gentiles,  then  unknown, 

The  God  of  justice  pleasM  to  hraSsfi 
His  best  ijieloved  Son. 

5  **  But  PU  prolong  his  days, ' 
And  make  his  kingdom  stand; 

Hy  pleasure,"  saith  the  God  of  grftCf^ 
'    *'  ohall  prosper  in  his  hand. 

Or     [His  joyful  soul  shaU  see 
The  purchase  of  his  pain, 
^  And  by  hi^  knowledge  justify 
The  guilty  sons  of  men.]        , 

r     n'en  thousand  captive  slaves, 
.  Released  from  death  and  sin. 
Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  graves, 
Ajid  own  his  power  di?ine.] 

Hi      [Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 
To  joys  that  earth  deny'd  j 
^'o  saw  the  follies  men  had  don% 
nd  bore  their  sios,  «id  dy'd.**] 


B.I.         HYMN  142,143.  411 

HY»IN  142.— S.  M'. 
Tilt  mme.    Isa*  liii.  6~-12. 

1  TT  IKE  sheep  we  went  astraj, 
JLi  And  broke  the  fold  of  O'od ; 

£fif^  wandering  )n  a  different  way, 
But  alt  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 
When  God  our  wancPrinjgs  laid, 

And  did  at  once  hit  vengeance  |iour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head ! 

5  How  glorious  was  the  grace 
When  Christ  suetain'd  the  stroke ! 

His  life  i^nd  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4      His  honour  and  bis  breath 
,  Were  taken  both  away : 
Join'd  with  the  ivicked  in  bis  detdp, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

6  But  God  shall  raise  hi«  head 
O'er  all  the  sons  of  men. 

And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seedf. 
To  recom{)en8e  his  pain. 

6      ''  Vn  give  him,"  saUh  the  Lord, 
"  A  portion  with  ttie  strong; 
*^  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
And  hold  his  honours  long."  ' 


4( 


HYMN14S.    CM  [b] 

Charadcrs  of  the  (^ildrenof^od;  from  seve- 
ral scriptures. 
IAS  new-horn  babes  desire  the  breast, 
J\.  To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive  ; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste  i 
And  by  the  gbspel  live* 


412  HYMN  14^  B.I. 

t  [yjfiih  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 
All  that  the  \yord  relates  ; 
They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves. 
And  hate  the  works  he  hateo.] 

3  [Not  all  the  flatt'ring  baits  on  earth 
Can  make  them  slaves  td  lust  t 
Tliey  canH  foi^et  their  lieaveoly  hirth, 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

i  Not  blithe*  chains  that  tyrants  use 
Shall  bind  their  8«uls  to  vice ; 
Faith,  like  a  conqu'ror,  can  produce 
.  A  thousand  victories. 

5  Ghr«C6,  like  an  unoorrupted  seed, 

Abides  and  reigns  within ; 
Immortai  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin. 

6  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Bo  they  perform  his  will ; 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  tlMy  have 
His  BWfet  commands  fi^lfil.]- 

7  They  find  access,  at  every  hour. 

To  God,  within  the  vail ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
.  And  joys  that  never  fail. 

a 

8  O  happy  souls  I  O  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  leat, 
And  see  hi.4  lovely  facc^ 

9  Lo'fd,  I  address  thy  heavenly  tluroae; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine ; 

nd  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Som 

T>  form  my  bean  at?iae. 


r 

IB.  I.         flYUtN  144,  145.  413 

;  10  Tlicre  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad, 
And  iDbke  my  comforts  strong : 
Then  shall  I  say,  *'  My  Father  God,"* 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

HYMN  144.    CM.  pj 

llie  leitne^sin^  and  seaUng  Spirit,  Horn,  viti 
14,  16.  Eph.  i,  13,  14. 

1  nnrrHY  shouUl  the  cKHdren  of  a  King 

T  V    Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Cotnfbrter,  descend  and  brkig 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 

Arid  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ! 
\Vhen  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  s^ew  my  sins  forgivei)  ? 

5  Assnre  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  lieart, 
'That  I  am  born  of  God. 

'A  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  •, 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celcFtial  i>ove. 
Will  safe  convey  me  hom,'j^. 

'^'  HYMN  145.    C.  M.  (») 

Cfirist  and  Aaron ;  taken  from  Heb.  vii,  &  ix. 

1  TESUS,  ill  theie  our  eyes  behold 
J  A  tlK)Uf>and  glories  more 

Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore.  • 

2  Tliey  first  their  own  burnt-off'rings  bro't,      j 

To  purge  themselves  from  sin  ;  i 

Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot,  j 

And  all  tliy  nature  clean. 


414  HYMN  146.  B.  t 

S  [Fresh  blood,  as  constant  jis  the  day, 
Was  oil  their  altar  sf ilt ; 
But  thy  one  ofiTring  takes  away, 
Fore?er,  all  our  guUt« 

4  Their  priesthood  ran  thro'  several  handfi) 

For  mortal  was  their  race ; 
Thy  never-changing  offieti  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days. 

5  Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a.  year. 

With  blood,  but  not%is  own, 
j     Jbiron  within  the  veil  appeal 
^        Before  the  golden  throne. 

€  But  Christ,  by  his  bwft  powerfal  bloodi, 
Ascends  above  the  skies^ 
And  in  the' presence  of  our  Ooc^ 
Shews  his  own  sacriiioe.] 

7  Jesus,  the  King  of  Glory,  reigns 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
Iiooks  like  a^Lamb  that  has  been  s*.aiBy 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

8  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

'■    Before  his  Fathev's  face : 
\    Give  him,  rav  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
3^or  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

HYMN  146.  X.M.       ''       (*) 
Oiaraei&r;qf€hfii(  borrgwed  frwninwtUmate 

things  in  scripture 
^  /^^»  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet, 
V-*  See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet! 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

S  The  whole  creation  can  afford 

^ome  faint  ^adowv  of  my'Lord^ 


B,  I.  HTHN  146.  411 

Ka^ore,  to  maJke  hig  beauties  known, 
Hust  miogie  colours  not  her  own. 

d  Is  he  Gompar'd  to  wine  or  bread  ? 
Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed ; 
That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thioe, 
Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine. 

4  Is  be  a  tree?  The  world  receives 
Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves  : 

That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitful  bougl^ 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too. 

5  Is  he  a  rose?  Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields : 
Or.if  thejtiv  he  assume. 

The  vallies  bless  the  rich  perfume. 

6  Is  he  a  vine  ?  His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruit, 
O  let  a  lasting  union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ,  the  living  vine ! 

7  fs  he  the  head  ?  Each  member  lives. 
And  owns  the  vital  powers  he  gives ; 
The  saints  below,  the  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love. 

9  Is  he  a  fountain  ?  There  I  bathe. 
And  heal  the  plague  of  si  a  and  death : 
These  waters  all  ray  soul  renew. 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garmeuts  too. 

9  Is  he  a  fire?  He'll  purge  ray  dross  ;     '  • 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss ; 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit. 
And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet. 

fO  Is  he  a  rock  ?  How  firm  he  proves  i 
Theltock  of  Ag^s  never  moves ; 


4T6  UTMIf  141.  B.  I 

Yet  the  fiweei  streams  that  from  him  flow, 
Attend  us  all  the  ^sert  through. 

11  Is  he  a  way?  H«  leads  toGorf; 

The  path  is  deaWn  in  lines  of  blood ; 

There  would  I  walk,  wit^hope  aad  jseal, 

Till  I'arrive  at  Zlion's  hill. 
it  Is  he  a  door? Til  enter  in: 

Behold  the  pastures  large  and  greejp ; 

A  piuradise«-^i>nnely  fair ; 

None  but  the  sheep  have  fr^om  there. 

13  Is  he  designed  a  corner  stone, 

For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon  ? 
I'll  make  him  my  foundation  too, 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below. 

14  Is  he  a  temple?'  I  adore 
Thnndwelling  majesty  and  po\ver ; 
And  fitill  to  his  most  hoiy  pla^e. 
Whene'er  I  pray,  I'll- turn  my  face. 

15  Is  he  a  star  ?  He  breaks  the  night. 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  light | 
I  know  his  glories  from  afar, 

I  know  the  bright,  th«  morning-star. 

16  Is  he  a  sun?  His  beams  are  grace, 
His  cotirse  is  joy  and  righteousness : 
Nations  rejoice,  when  be  appears 

To  chase  their  clouds  and  dry  their  tears. 

17  O  let  m€  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise : 
There  he  displays  his  powers  abroad, 
And  shines  and  reigns  th'  Incarnate  God. 

^®^^r  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
^or  heaven  his  full  resemblance  beai-s ; 
'  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 
we  beliold  him  face  te  face. 


fiVBf N 147.    Ij.  M.  pj 

Thtnamti  end  titles  ofChtUt :  from  sertnl 

fioriptares* 

1  TiniS  from  llfti  treasures  of  hi9  word 
X  I  borrow  titles  for  my  Lord;    ^ 
Nor  art,  uor  nature  ciin  supply 
Sufficient  forms  of  majesty. 

^  Bright  image  of  the  Father's  face, 
SbiniDg  with  undiminish'd  rays » 
Th'  eternal  God's  eternal  Sou, 
The  heir  and  partner  of  his  throne*  . 

3  The  King  of  kings,  the  Lonl  moat  i»g1i|  '^ 
WriteiB  his  own  name  upon  histUgb; 

He  wears  a  garment  ihpp'd  Id  blood. 
And  breaks  the  nations  with  his  rod* 

4  W her^  gmoe  can  neither  melt  nor  mbtft* 
The  Lamb  resents  his  ii^ar'd  lovta;' 
Avmfces  his  wrath  without  d^lay,  ^ 
And  Jufdah'g  Lion  tears  the  prey* 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  come#,       / 
What  winning  titles  be  assumes!  ^ 

**  Lisht  of  the  world,  and  life  of  men.;*'  ; 
Nor  hears  those  characters  in  vaii^ , 

6  With  tender  pity  in  h\^  heart, ,  { 
He  acts  the  Mediator'^  part  | 

A  friend  and  brother  he  appears, 
And  well  fulfils  the  names  he  wears« 

'^  At  length  the  Judge  his  throne  aa60id«» 

Pivides  the  rebels  from  hU  fiwndS' 
I^And  saints  in  full  %iiti(m  ftvrm 
Hia  rich  r^ety  of  love. 

H  9 


\ 


ilft  HZSDr  IM.  EL 

HYMK148.    Halleliijah  Metn.     [«] 

1      TTTTTH  cheerful  voice  I  sinjf 
f?    The  titles  of  my  Lord« 

And  borrow  all  the  names 

Of  lionour  from  his  word. 
Katttre^nor  art     |  Sufficieot  forms 
Can  e'er  supply    |  Of  majesty. 

!l  In  Jesus  we  behold 

His  Father's  glorious  face^ 
Shining  forever  bright 
With  mild  and  ovely  rays. 
Tb'  eternal  God's      Inherits  and 
BternalSdn  Partakes  the  Uuom. 

5  The  sovereign  |ting  of  kings, 
The  Lord  of  lords  most  high. 
Writes  his4>wa  oaoies  upon 
Hi^  garment  and  his  thi^. 
Ks  name  is  called         |  He  rules  the  eutb 
*«  The  Word  of  God,"  |  With  iron  rod. 
4  Wiiere  promises  and  grace 
Can  nejthe»  melt  nor  move,' 
^  t  Thean^ry  Lamb  isseitta 
\    'The  injuries  of  his  loviS ; 
Aiwakes  his  wrath  |  As  lions  rear 
Wi'iJiout  delay,       |  And  tear  the  prey. 
5"  But  when  for  works  of  peaice 
^le  great  Bed^mer  comes, 
What  j^ntle  characters, 
„  _ ,  what  titles  he  assumes : 

-And  Life  of  men ;»  4  Those  names  in  ntfs 
^  ^mense  compassion  reignc 
U  our  ImmaniMl's  hea^ 


iB;i.  BTMNU^.  419 

When  he  deixends  to  act 

A  Mediator's  part. 
He  is  a  friend,        I  Divinely  kiDd, 
And  brother  too ;  |  Divinely  trae. 

7  At  lengtli  the  Lord«  th9  Jailge, 
His  awful  throne  ascends^ 
And  drives  the.  rebels  far 
From  favourites  and  friends : ' 
Then  shall  the'saints  I  The  heights  and  depths 
Cooapietely  prove      |  Of  all  his  love. 

HYMN  liaTltriL        ^) 

The  offices  ofCkfist,  from  several  scriptures* 

1  TOJN  all  th0  names  of  love  and  power, 
cl  That  ever  men  or  angels  bore : 

All  are  too  mean  to  ^peak  his  worth. 
Or  set  Immanu^Ps  glory  forth. 

2  But  O,  what  condescending  ways 

*    He  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  gract ! 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  se« 
"What  forms  of  love  he  bears  to  me. 

5  The  **  Angel  of  the  covenant''  standi 
'With  his  commission'  in  his  hand«, 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne,; 
To  make  the  great  salvation  known. 

4  Great  Prophet !  let  me  bless  thy  name ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came, 
Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sins  forgiven. 
Of  hell  subdtt'd,  and  peace  with  He^v'n. 

$  My  bright  Example  and  my  Guide, 
;  I  would  be  walking  near  thy  side  » 
'  O  let  me  never  run  astray, 
^  Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way  I 

6  I  love  my  Shepherd — he  shall  keep 

I    My  wajad'ring  sou!  amoi^gst  his  sheep  • 


HYMN  150.  B.  I. 

!  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 
id  ia  his  bosom  bears  the  Iambs. 

y  Surety  Undertakes  my  cause, 
isw'riiig  bis  Father's  broken  iaws ; 
bold  my  soo)  at  freedom  set, 
Y  Surety  paid  the  dreadftil  debt. 

sus,  ray  great  High  Pri^est,  has  dy'^ 

eek  no  sacrifice  beside ; 

?  blood  did  once  for  all  atone, 

id  how  he  pleads  before  the  throne* 

y  Ad.vocate  appears  on  high — 
le  Father  lays  bis  thunder  by ; 
)t  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say, 
all  turn  my  Father's  heart  away. 

ly  Lord,  my  Co|iqn'ror,  and  my  KiB(« 
ly  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  dug ; 
line  is  the  vict'ry^  and  I  sit 
joyftil  iiubject  at  thy  feet. 

uspire,  my  soul,  to  glorious  deeds ; 
e  Captain  of  Salvation  leads ; 
arch  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
lOugh  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way. 

fiould  death,  and  hell,  &  powers  anksowQ 
it  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on, 
hall  be  safe ;  for  Christ  displays 
Ivation  in  more  sovereign  ways. 

y:iVIN150.    Hallelujah  Metre,    [•f" 
The  same. 

rOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knev^, 
That  angels  ever  bore : 
re  too  mean         I  Too  mean  to  set 
ak  his  worth,    j  My  Saviour  forth. 


•{? 


2  But,  O  what  gentle  temw, 

What  condesoeading  wtys 

Doth  our  Redeemer  use. 

To  teacli:  tils  beavenly  graiie ! 
Mine  eyes  wHh  joy  I  What  formt  of  lore 
And  wonder  see       |  H«  bears  for  me. 

5-  Arrav'd  in  mortal  flesh. 

He,  Itke  an  angel  stands, 

And  holds  the  promises 

And  pardons  in  his  bands : 
CommissionM  from  I  To  make  hl«  gmo* 
His  Father's  throne,  |  To  mortals  knoira. 

4  Great  Prophet  of  my  Oo<!(, 

My  tpngne  would  Uess  thy  naiMe* 

By  th€e  the  joyful  news 

Of  our  salvafion  came ; 
Hie  joyfut  news  |  Of  hell  suh^M, 
Of  sins  forgiven,  |  And  peace  .vith  B^TMU 

5  9e  thou  i9y  Coun^e^lor, 
JAj  Pattern  and  my  Guide ; 
And  through  this  desert  land 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side. 

O  let  my  feet       I  Nor  rove,  nor  seeir 
Xe'er  ran  astray;  |  The  crooked  way ! 

6  I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice : 
His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep : 

He  feeds  his  flock,  I  His  bosom  b^nrs 

He  caUfl  their  names ;    [  The  tender  honho. 

7  Tsi  this  dear  Sttr^r's  ha|id 
He  answers  and  fulfils 


4fl?  HYMN  150.  B.  L 

Behold  my  soul     ]  Hy  Surety  paid 
At  freedom  set !     |  The  di^ftil  debt* 

6  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest, 

OUbc'd  his  olood,  and  dy'd: 

My  guilty  coDSoieUce  seeks 

No  sacrifice  beside. 
flis  powerful  blood    I  And  now  it  pleads 
lOid  once  atone ;        |  Before  the  throne^ 

9  Hy  Advocate  appears 

For  my  defence  on  high ; 

The  Father  bows  his  ears. 

And  lays  his  thunder  by. 
Hot  all  thai  bell  I  Shall  turn  bis  heart, 
Or  tin  can  say     |  His  love  away. 

'0  My  dear  Almighty  JLord, 
Hy  Conqu'ror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre,  and  thy  sword» 
Tby  reiguing  grace,  I  sing. 
9%int  is  the  powsir ;  I  In  willing  bonds 
Behold  I  sit  |  Beneath  thy  feet    - 

11  Now  let  my  loul  arise, 
And  tread  the  tempter  down ; 
Sf  y  Captain  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown. 
A  feeble  saint         I  Though  death  and  hell 
Shall  win  the  day,  J  Obstruct  the  way. 

IS  Should  all  the  hosts  of  dcfath, 
And  powers  of  hell  anknown. 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shaU  be  safe  ^        I  Soperior  power 
ror  Christ  dmplKys  |  And  guardian  gra^ 


HYMNS^ 


BOOK  IL 

COMPOSED  ON  DlVUrS  SVBJlOt^ 


BTMN  1.    Long  Metre.         [•] 

A  iong  of  praise  to  O&d*  "* 

1  IVr  ATURE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall 
JLlI  God  the  Creator  aod  the  King;  \dttg 
Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas. 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

S  Begin  to  make  his  glories  known, 
Te  seraphs,  that  sit  near  his  throne ; 
IVine  your  harps  higb,and  spread  the  aouad 
To  the  creation's  utmost  bound. 

d  [Ali  mortal  things  of  meaner  frame, 
£xert  your  force  and  own  his  name ; . 
Tf  hilst  with  our  souls  and  with  our  voioii^ 
We  ^ing  his  honours  and  our  joys. 

4  To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have, 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave  , 
Our  lips  shall  his  loud  wnonders  tell,      *' 
And  every  word  a  miracle.]  .  ^ 

5  These  Western  shores,  our  native  lawl. 
Lie  safe  in  the  Ahmghty's  hand: 

Our  foes  of  vict'ry  dream  in  vain. 
And  weir  tke  dftivstlpf  chain.] 


424  HYI^IN  2.  B.  Ih 

€  Raise  fpoDumenla.]  praises  k:gh 
To  Him  wjx>  thunders  through  tfae  sky\ 
^ad,  with  an  awful  nod  or  frowo. 
Shakes  an  aspii'l?^^  tyrant  down. 

7  Pillars  of  lastiDg  bnjiss  proclaiia 
The  triiiiDphs,of  th'  Etetnal  Name ; 
While  trembliiig  nations*  read  from  far 
The  honours  of  the  God  of  war.] 

6  HiVft  fot:  our  fsming  sseal  erai^oy     > 
Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs ; 
liet  there  be  sinig,  with  waranest  joy, 

,  -  Hosanna  ffum  ten  thousand  tongues. 

9  [Tet,  mighty  God^  our  Ceeble  ffaiiie 
Jittempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  nam*.; 
The  strongest  notes  that  angels  raise^ 
Faint,  in  the  worship ^nd  the  praise.}    ' 

HYMN  %    C.  M.  [b] 

The  dealh  of  4  sinner, 

t  TL/FS  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roil, 
XTl.  Damnation  and  the  dead ; 
What  horrors  sei^e  tlie  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dyiug  bed ! 

■%,  liiBgVing  about  theso  mortal  shores. 
She  makes  a  long  delay  ; 
Till,  like  a  flOod  with  rapid  force,^ 
Death  Sweeps  the  wretch  away« 

S  Then  swift  and  dreadful  she  descend^ 
Down  to  the  fiery  coast. 
Amongst  abominable  fiends ; 
Herself  a  frighted  gbost. 

4  Hiere  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie^ 
Aitd  dackness  makes  theic  chaiu ; 


•I'ortur'd  w\ 
Yet  wait  \ 

5  i^ot«nthei^ 

For  their  i 

Shall  he^rlM 

6  Amazing  grae^ 
.  Nor  bid  my  i 
Till  I  had  learnV 

4J[id  weil  iiisurV 


HYMN  3.    G.  K.  [1^] 

Tke  death  and  burial  of  a  $aibfU» 

t  X^IT'HY  do  we  moam  departing  fri^adi, 
F  V    Or  shake  at  death's  aianm  ? 
^sr  bat  the  Toioe  that  Jemit  sends, 
.    Tto  coll  them  to  bis  ariQS. 

i  Are  we  not  tending  apward  too, 
As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
;Kor  would  we  wish  the  hours  mfve  d«ifV 
To  keep  us  from  our  ]jot«. 

3 '  Why  should  we  tremble  to  coarvey 
Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
Theib  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  Iffjr, 
And  leCt  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  be  blest, 
And  soften'd  every  bed :  '^ 

Ifhere  should  the  dying  merabers  reft, 
But  with  their  dying  Head  ? 

2l>  t^hence  he  arose,  ascended  high, 
And  shewM  our  feet  the  way : 
Tfp.  to  the  Lord  our  souls  shall  fly« 
j^t  the  great  rising;  digr* 


424  HYMN  J^  t*  j, 

•  Raise  ipoimmeniaHl]!T?2!*!I!!^^ 
Tn.  w.m  «C  *i^  '*'"°  truntpet  sound, 

^n«*«^^t«»  ascend  the  ski^. 

HYMN  4.    L.  M.  pj 

HSbUvatUm  m  the  er&tt, 
ERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dyiag  God, 
I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love» 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  Wood, 
Jesus  I  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

'«  Not  all  thai  tyrants  think  or  say. 
With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyet 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  soul  away. 
Should  heU  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

S  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  hedee. 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie  i 
Rcsolv'd,  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 
If  I  must  perish— hero  to  die. 

4  But  Meak,  my  Lord,  and  caha  my  ite  s  ' 
Am  I  net  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  hen ; 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

*  Y**»  ^^^  secure  beneath  thy  blood. 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim: 
Ho»wia  to  my  jlying  God ; 
And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 

HYMN  5.  L.  M.  rai 

i-r  nm?^'¥' '®  Z^*"*"*  Christ  better.         ^ 

Xj  owlkl^t"  "^y  *ho«^0hts  with  wondir 

j^JkJUj     ^^^  sorrows  of  thy  aoaUxfA 

^'S^.'"/ J««^eHs  broken  iW 

«*w«^d  and  hoaaar'd  *y  the  cW;  . 


B.  n.  BTMN6.  427 

S  l^hen  I  behold  death,  hell,  and  sin, 
VaaqaishM  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 
Jknd  see  the  Man,  that  f^KMui'd  aod  d^4^ 
Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  side; 

S  Vj  fnafaHons  rise.ftnd  soar  above : 

Inn  winged  with  faith,  and  fii'd  with  1ot«; 
Fain  would  I  reach  eternal  tliings, 
And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  sings. 

4  Bat  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains, 
For  want  of  their  immortal  strains ; 
And  In  such  hamble  notes  as  these 
FfUls  far  below  thy  victories* 

5  Well,  the  kind  minnte  must  appear, 
When  we  shall  leave  these  bo<nes  here, 
These  clogsof  clay— and  mount  on  hi^, 
To  join  tlw  songs  above  the  sky. 

f  I     •   '  ■ '    ■  "  ■'  ■'-"     '  "  ■■' » 

Ht^MN  6.    C.  M.  n 

A  morning  song. 
NCS  more,  my  soul^  the  rising  day 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes ; 
Oilce  more,  my  volee,  thy  tribute  piqf 
To  Him  who  rales  the  skies. 

t  Night  onto  night  his  name  repeats, 
The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wioe  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sitS, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

S  ^is.he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 
My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise ; 
Wty  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  ~ 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays* 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might 
And  I  eoohi  ne'er  ttrtthstand ; 


*0 


Thy  justice  miglit  bav':e  crush'tl  me  dndi 
But  mercy  held  thy  haaci. 

$  ^l^o&SAnd  wretdted  notrl^  are'^^ 
Sin<i«  tlse  last  setting  son : 
And  yet  tkou  length'nest  out  my  thmt^ 
And  yet  my  momeats  run.] 

9  "Dvv^&As  let  all  ray  hours  be  thine, 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light ;     ' 
Tben  ahalt  my  sun  in  smiles  deeliac. 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

hYMN  7.  .  C.  M.  '  (»] 

An  emeaing  m}^« 

1  T^it&AD'Sover^gBf  let  my  ^v'ningsoDg 
jUf  I^i^eholy  incense  Rse: 
Assist  tbo  off 'dng^  of  my  toogua , 
To  ireach.  the  lofty  skies. 

t  Through  iin  tbe  dangers  df  the  day 
Thy  hand  was  i^iil  my  guard : 
^od  stiUto  drive~my  wants  siray. 
Thy  mercy  stood  prapar'd* 

S  P(^fpeiual  blessings  from  abor# 
Encompass  me  around. 
But  O  hour  few  returns  of  love. 
Hath  my  Ci^&ator  found !  . 

4  Whftt  havre  I  done  for  him  who  dy^d 
To  save  my  wretched  soul  ? 
How  ai'e  my  follies  multip!y'd» 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5-  Iiopd,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  tmnt, 
Ta  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  souL  resigiaw 
Taliaraaew>4by  thww     "  "' 


B.  11.  HYMN  8.  ttt 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ningiblood, 
I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As.  ill  th*  embraces  of  my  Go(l,    . 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 


mi*, 


HYMN  8.    G.  M*  (f) 

£i  kymn  for  jMfrmg  wr  ewiwig* 
1  TTOSA2JNA,  with  a  cheerful  found,. 
XjL  To  God's  upholding' hand : 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  Uft  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

S  That  was  a  most  amasing  power 
That  i-ais'd  us  with  ft  word, 
And  ©very  day,  and  every  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  X^ord. 

3  The  evening  rests,  onr  weai^r  head. 

And  angels  ^B,fd  the  room : 

We  wake,  and  we^-Hdnrire  tke  bed 

That  was  nat  made  Our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morning  can't  ajHnre 

That  we  ebaU  end  the  day : 
For  death  stands  ready  ai  the  doa 
To.  snatoh  our  lives  nway« 

5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  fltn 

To  God's  revenging  law : 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 
"  In  every  gasp  we  draw. 

^  CS^od  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  jofy  and  safety  brings : 
Oui*  feeble  flesh  lies  dafe  ai  nif^t 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 


h»  HYMN  9, 10.  B.  TL 

HYMN  9^C.  M.  (b) 

Oodly  iWTOW  Ofmngfrom  (he  mfftrim^ 

Oirwt. 
t     A  LAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  t 
J\,  AaS  did  my  SovereigD  die? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

f  [Thy  bodysfein,  sweet  Jesus,  thina^ 
And  bath'd  ia  its  own  blood,- 
While,  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  Suff 'rer  stood  I] 

S  Was  it  for  crimes  thai  I  had'done^ 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amasing  pity  I  grace  unknowa ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  I 

4  Well  might  ^  son  in  darkness  hide« 

And  snut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  dy'4 
For  man,  the  ereature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  foee, 
^      While  bis  dear  cross  appears. 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  tbaakfokiess,  ^ 
And  melt  mine  eyes  in  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  nebt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  nve  myself  awfty : 
Tis  all  that!  can  do. 

HYMN  10.    CM.  (lij 

Parting  iffiih  panuUjojfs, 

*  IVT^  "^"^  forsakes  her  vain  deligb^ 
XTX  And  bids  the  world  farewell : 
^Hse  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
nd  MiBcfaiftvous  as  hell. 


B.II.  BYWH  11.  431 

S  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love. 
Nor  iMek  yonr  friendship  mote; 
ne  happiness  that  I  approve 
Um  not  within  yoor  power* 

S  There's  nothing  rouod  this  dpadoni  earHi 
That  suits  my  large  desire : 
To  boundless  Joy  and  solid  mirth 
My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

4  [Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  flood.^ 

From  sin  and  dross  refia'd, 
Stilt  springing  from  the  throne  of  God« 
And  fit  to  oheer  the  mind. 

5  Th'  Almighty  Ruler  o.  the  sphere, 

The  glorious  and  the  great. 
Brings  his  own  atl-suffieieoce  there^ 
To  make  our  bliss  complete.} 

8  Bad  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
Pd  climb  the  heavenly  road ; 
There  fliis  my  Saviour,  dress'd  in  love. 
And  there  my  smiling  God. 


■*«■ 


HTMNU.    Ii.M.  (•) 

^f^Mune. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  awajr : 
JL  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  ine  along 
'  Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair ; 

And  whilst  I listenM  to  your  song. 
Tour  streams  had  e'en  convey'd  mether»# 

5  lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warnM  ine  of  that  dark  abyss  | 


^t  KYiJN  a.  AIL 

That  drew  me  from  those  tre^cK'rmis^eas, 
And  bade  me  seek  soperior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  bauJs,  and  glance  rar  eres; 
'  O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dovt*. 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasures  roll ; 
There  woald  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrov/s  of  my  sou?. 

HYMN  12.    C.  ]^r.  (b) 

0hfitt  is  ffu  substance  qfihe  Levitlcalpnatlund. 

t  rriHE  true  Meisiah  now  appears, 
X  The  types  are  all  withdraw!^ ; 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  tlio  stars 
Before  the  Hshig  da\^. 

2  No  smolkiBg  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambt. 
Nor  kid,  nor  biilloek  slai^ ; 
Incense  and  spice,  of  costly  names, 
Woiild  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

$  Aaron  must  lay  his  rob^  i^way, 

His  mitre  and  his  vest,. 
.  When  0od  himself  comes  down  to  be. 
The  off 'ring  and  tlie  priest. 

C  He  took  oar  mortal  flesh  to  show 
The  wonders  of  his  love : 
For  US  he  paid  his  life  below, 
And  prays  for  ns  above. 

5  *•  Father,"  he  cries,  •*  forgive  their  si«a» 
**  For  I  myself  have  dy>d :" 
And  then  be  shows  his  open'd  veius, 
^nd  pleads  bis  wounded  si4e. 


B.  n.  HTMN  13,  14.  493 

HYMN  13.    L.  M.  (•) 

The  ertaiion,  presermtiofif  diuoluiion^  mii 
nstoraiion  ofiku  world. 
i  QING  to  the  Lord,  who  built  the  skies, 
O  The  Lord, who  rear'd  this  stately  fnnie; 
Let  all  the  nations  sound  his  praise, 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 

S  He  fonn'd  the  seas,  and  fram'd  the  hills, 
.  Hade  every  drop,  and  every  dust ; 
Nature  and  time,  with  all  their  wheels, 
And  put  them  into  motion  first. 

S'Now  from  his  high  imperial  throne. 
He  looks  far  down  u^on  the  spheres ; 
He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on. 
And  round  he  turns  the  hasty  years* 

4  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last, 
Till  all  his  saints  are  gathered  in : 
Then  for  the  trumpet's  dteadfal  blast 

.To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again. 

5  Yet  when  the  sound  shall  teigr  the  skiesy 
And  lightning  burn  the  globe  below. 
Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes. 
There's  a  new  heaven  and  earin  for  you. 

HYMN  n.    S.  M.  t*] 

Thi  Ijwrd?p4ay  ;  or^  delight  in  ^rdkfaneu, 
1      TTyiELCOME,  sweet  day  f  rest,     * 
?  V    That  saw  the  Lord  arise 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breaj 
And  tfae^e  rejoicing  eyes ! 

ft      The  King  himself  comes  ndkr, 
^      And  feasts  his  saints  to-da^'; 
'  iHere  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  Aere« 
J^i  love,  and  praise  and  «af  • . 


434  HYMN  U.  B.  IL 

5      One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been. 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thoasand  dayt 
Of  pleasarabie  sio. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
1        In  sneh  a  frame  as  this ; 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  15.    L.  M.  [•] 

Theeajoymeni  o/Christ ;  or^  ddight  rn  teor^up. 

1  I^^AB  froin  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  te 
X^  Let  my  reUgious  hours  alone :  [gone ; 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  sec — 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee ! 

5  Hy  heart  grows  warm  vnth  holy  fire< 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire: 
Come,  toy  dear  Jesus,  from  above. 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  lovti 

3  [l'ne.tree6  of  life  immortal  stand 

In  blooming  rows  at  thy  right  hand ; 
And,  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side, 
*  River.i  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haste  then,  but  with'  a  smUing  face, 
^nd  spread  the  table  of  thy  ermoe  \ 

:-  Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  winet} 

5  Bless 'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  (are  ! 
V    How  srweet  thy  entertainmeats^are  t 

Ifever  4id  angels  taste  above 
!p«dee«4)ng  grace  and  dying  love. 

€  Hail !  ^nrat  Immanuel,  all  divine! 
^to-ihy  Father's  glories 


A  n,         HYMN  16,  17.  48i 

Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  kiMwn ! 

HYMN  16.    L.  M.  {•] 

Part  the  second. 

1  T  OBD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  mwe 
Xj  Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  fece. 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame ! 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name! 

2  When  I  can  say,  My  God  is  mine. 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  grett. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  souls  employs 
jaere  we  could  sit,  and  gaze  away     ' 
A  long,  an  ererlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  [There  shall  we  drink  full  draught* of bliig 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  trees ; 
Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 

A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

6  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land  ;  1 
And  in  thy  tempfe  let  us  see 

A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  tKec.] 

HYMN  17.    CM.  (•) 

Godh  eternity, 
^  X)  ISE,  rise,my  soul, and  leave  the  ground 
MX  Stretch  «U  thy  thoughts-  abr»aJ; 


nSB  HYMN  18.  B.  H. 

And  roane  up  every  taoefal  soam4 
To  praise  tb'  Eternal  God. 

%  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spreai, 
J^ovah  fillM  his  throne ; 
Or  Adam  fonoM,  or  angels  made^ 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

5  His  boundless  years  ean  ne'er  decrease, 
But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
JBUemity^s  his  dwelling  plaoey 
And  ever  is  his  titne. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  floir. 

The  present  and  the  past, 

He  fills  his  own  immortal  notv, 

And  sees  oar  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come ; 
The  creatures— look  J  how  old  they  grow, 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom. 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away. 

And  flames  melt  down  the  skies. 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
Hfhen  old  creation  dies. 


ITTI 
Xl' 


HYMN  18.    I*.  M.  [*] 

Tfte  mifUsiri/  of  angels. 

:G^  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light, 

TheJCing  of  Glory  spreads  his  seat, 

And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  forffi^t* 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 

"  Go,»  saith  the  Lord,  "  my  Gabriel,  go, 
'/  Salnte  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb ! 
••  Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  belovr, 
**  Sing  and  jproclaim—- ffte  Savieur'^s  etme 


B.  n.         HYSfN  19.         in 

S  Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  tbe  skiea'. 
And  thick  around  EUsba  stands ; 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies, 
And  breaks  the  chains  fVom  Peter's  bands* 

4  Tby  wl^ed  troops,  O  God  of  Hosts, 
Wait  on  thy  wand'ring  church  below  s 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  Lord  ? 
At  thy  command  they  go  and  come ; 
With  cheerful  haste  obey  tfav  word. 
And  guard  thy  cliildrea  to  tneir  home* 

'will     I     ■  i       ■  ■      I  — -Ill      .I,.  ■ 

HYMN  19.    C.  M.  {•} 

Our  bodietfraii^  and  God  our  prettrvtr, 

1  T*  £T  others  boast  how  strong  they  be^ 

I  J  Kor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
Bat  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee^ 
What  feeble  things' we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  tbe  grass  our  bodies  stand, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o^er  tbe  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

9  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs. 
And  dies,  if  one  be  gone ;  * 
Strange !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  His  our  God  supports  our  frame. 

The  God  wlio  built  us  first ; 

Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  Name 

Th|Lt  fear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  [He  spake — an'd  straight  our  hearts  and 

•     In  all  their  motions,  rose ;  [brmini- 


438  HTMN  20.  B.  IL 

"'  Let  blood,(said  1ie)flow  rotmd  the  v«ig8,'> 
And  round  the  Teins  it  tows. 

6  W}iile  we  have  breath,  or  use  our  tcMi^iKfl^ 
Our  Maker  we'll  adore ; 
Wa  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungft. 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more.] 

HYMN  20.    C.  M.  [b} 

BacktlUUngs  and  reiumi ;  or^  ihc  tnamttatm^ 

ffaur  lave, 

1  TllTinr  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 
VV    MyGod,mychiefdea^t? 
"Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

f  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  xove^ 
Where  can  sneh  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  bve. 
As  I  have  found  in  tiiee  ? 

S  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 
The  savour  of  thy  grace. 
My  heart  presumes  I  cCmnot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flatt'ring  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste^ 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  [Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art. 

With  fair,  deceitful  charms. 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart. 
And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms.] 

^en  I  repent,  and  vex  my  soul 
That  I  should  leave  thee  so: 


B.  n.  HYMN  81-  ♦» 

irfaera  will  those  wild  affections  roll 
ThAtlet  a  Saviour  go? 

7  {Blii*8  promisM  joys  are  tarnM  to  paittf 
Am^  I  am  drown'd  in  grief; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  my  relief! 

$  Seising  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise. 
He  draws  with  loving  bands ; 
XHvine  compassion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands. 

9  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thuSt 
In  chase  of  false  delight! 
Let  me  be  fitoten'd  to  thy  cross, 
Bather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

•10  Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  gotl« 
And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  ti^e  dear  centre  of  my  soul. 
My  God,  vcfy  Saviour's  breast ! 

•■■•■.^..■•■■^^"■~*"~*"""""*~^*~""*'^"'*^''^'''^'"'^'"^'^^"^*"'^^"^^^ 
HYMN  21.  li.  M.  [*1 

A  twg  rf  f  raise  to  Qod  the  lUdeemer, 
i  T  ET  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song" 
I  A  Of  great  BiaoA,  and  of  Jove; 
But  the  sweet  iheme  that  moves  my  tongue 
Xs  my  Redeemer  and  his  Itve. 

^  Behold !  a  God  descends  and  dies. 
To  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell ! 
Bow  tbs  black  gulf,  where  Satan  lies, 
Tawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell ! 

5  'How  justice  frown'd,  and  vengeance  stood. 
To  drive  me  down  to  endless  pain  I 
But  the  great  Son  propoa'd  his  Wood, 
And  h«svenly  wrath  gi-ew  mild  agiui^      ^ 


«0       '    HYMN  23,  2S.  B.IL 

4  Infinite  Lover !  gracious  Lord ! 
To  tbee  be  endless  honours  given  : 
Tby  MTondrous  name  shall  be  ador'd 

-  Round  the  wide  earth,  and  wider  hearea. 

*~  HYMN  22.    L.  Bf.  [bj 

Wilh  God  is  itrriblt  majetly, 

1  rriERRlBLB  God,  who  reigp'st  on  high, 
X   How  awCul  is  thy  thand>iog  haodi;  ^ 
Thy  fiery  bolts,  how  fierce  they  fly  ; 
•  Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  witbstamf. 

5  This  the  old  rebel  angels  knew, 
And  ^atan  fell  beneath  thy  frown : 
Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  ihrou^. 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down. 

3  This  Sodom  felt— and  feels  it  still-*- 
And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load : 

*'  With  endless  burnings  who  can  dwell, 
"  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God  s^* 

4  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  siibmit ; 
Throw  down  your  arms  before  bis  throae : 

>  Bend  yoar  heads  low  beneath  his  feet. 
Or  his  strong  hand  shall  crush  yoH'^ini* 

5  And  ye,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  hun  too. 
With  rev'renoB  bow  before  his  name ; 
Thus  all  his  heavenly  servants  do : 

God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 

HYMN  23.    L.  M,  »  (•) 

The  tight  of  God  taid  Christ  in  heaven, 
1  T^BSCENO  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove, 
JLr  Stoop  dowa,and  take  us  on  thy  wings ; 
And  moufft,  and  bear  us  far  above 
"^  ftaoh  of  tlieM  inferior  things:  ^ 


X.  11.  HTHN  2^  «M 

^  Bejomdf  beyond  this  lovrer  sky, 

Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
',   "Where  soUfl  pleasures  never  die. 

And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soaL 

5  O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 
Of  oUr  Almighty  Father's  throne ! 
There  sits  our  Savieur  croven'd  mth  li|^t, 
ClothM  in  a  body  like  our  own., 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

.And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; ' 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
Ajnd  sheds  sweet  glories  on  theoi  all ! 

f  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

"While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing ; 

And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill. 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above ; 
And  stand  and  bow  among  them  there. 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love? 

HYMN  U.    li.  M.     ,        [*] 

The  evil  of  sin  visible  in  the  fall  of  angels  it  men* 

ITXThen  the  great  Builder arch'd  the  skie^ 
f  V  And  form'd  all  nature  with  a  word^ 
The  joyful  cherubs  tun'd  his  praise, 
And  every  bending-throne  ador'd. 

2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 
Satan,  a  tall  archangel,  sat ! 
Amongst  the  morning  stars  he  ^nng. 
Till  sin  destroy'd  his  heavenly  state. . 

5  pTwas  sin  that  hurl'd  him  from  hU  thr****- 
Grov'ling  in  fire,  the  rebel  lies ; 


442  HtrMN25,  B.IL 

How  art  thou  rank  in  darkness  down^ 
Son  of  the  morrttfig-,  /ronr  the  skies  /} 

4  And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood. 
Till  sin  defil'd  the  happy  place  : 
They  loHt  their  garden  and  their  God, 
And  ruinM  all  their  imboni  race. 

5  [8o  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's  bower, 
And  spread  destruction  all  abroad ; 

Sin,  the  cars'd  name,  that  in  one  hoiir^ 
8poil'd  six  days'  labour  of  a  God.] 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  monra  for  griel; 
That  such  a  foe  should  seiseHhy  braaat? 
Fly  to  thy  Lord  foi*  quick  relief; 

Oh  I  may  he  slay  this  treach'roos  goeai* 

7  Then  to  thy  throne,  victorious  King, 
Then  to  thy  throne  our  shouts  shall  rise; 
Thine  everlasting  arras  we  sing. 

For  sin,  the  monster,  bleeds  and  dies. 

HYMN  25.    C.  M.  (*) 

Complaining  of  spiriiuol  sUUh, 

1  T\/TY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so ! 
J.tX  Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ; 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do; 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull ! 

S  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 
Labour,  and  tug,  a^d  strive ; 
Tet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtaiii| 
How  negligent  we  Kve ! 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands. 
And  stars  their  coui*ses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  baods 
Come  flying  fi-om  above  • 


B.  H.  HTHN  26.  Md 

4  We,  for  whom  Ood  the  Son  eune  down» 

And  laboured  for  our  good; 
Row  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

5  Lord,  shaU  we  lie  so  sluggish  still. 

And  n^er  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  hofy  Dove  from  th'  heavenly  Ull, 
And  ent  add  warm  oar  hearts* 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move ; 

Upwards  our  souls  shall  rise : 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  lore, 
Well  fly,  and  take  the  prise* 


HYMN  «6.  L.  M.  [♦] 

God  invisible, 
1  T  ORB,  we  afe  blind,  poor  iaorial8,bUnd, 
JLi  We  canH  behold  thy  bright  abode ; 
Oh !  'tis  beyond  a  creature's  mind, 
To  glance  a  thpught  half  way  to  God. 

S  idUiite  leagnes  beyond  the  sky. 
The  great  £TSBNAii  reigns  alone ; 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souk  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  tJ^e  topless  throne. 

8  Tlie  Lord  of  Glory  builds  bis  seat 
Of  gems  incomparably  bright ; 
And  (ays  beneath  his  sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  thro'  and  cheer  us  from  above ; 
Beyond  oar  praise  thy  grandeur  flieiv 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 


444  HTMW  27  B.ft 

HYMN  ST.    L.M,.  P) 

^nUH  ye  him,  aU  his  angeh.  Psalm  cxlviU,«. 

1  i^  OO !  the  eternal,  awful  name, 

VJ  That  the  whole  heavealy  army  feti^ 
That  shakes  the  wide  ereatioD's  fraHic,    . 

,     And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 

t  liike  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are,     ' 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelline-plM*  5. 
But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 
The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 

S  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  wa 
To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing  ; 

*  But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 
The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  'Sinp 

4  Tell  how  he  shews  his  smiling  (ace, 
And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  arrays . 
Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place,  • 
And  songs  eternal  aS  the  day. 

5  Speak— for  yoU  felt  his  burning  lov*-- 
What  zeal  it  spreads  thro>  all  your  fnml 
That  sacr^  fire  dwells  all  above. 

For  we  on  earth,  have  lost  the  name. 

6  [Sing  t)f  his  power  and  juHtice  too ; 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his, 

That  vanquish'd  Satan  and  his  crew,     . 
Mf  hen  thunder  drove  them  down  from  btalB 

7  What  mighty  storms  of  poisonM  darts 
Were  hurl'd  upon  the  rebels  there ! 
What  deadly  jav'lins  nail'd  thar  hearUk 
Fast  to  the  racks  of  long  despair! 

•  '■*^hdut  to  your  King,  ye  heavenly  bortr 

T  that  beheld  the  sinking  foer 


B.  n.  HYIW  28.  445 

Firmly  ye  stood  when  they  were  loei ; 
Praise  the  rich  grace  that  kept  ye  kn 

9  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies ;  • 
Ijet  every  distant  nation  hear ; 
And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
Ijet  humUe  mortals  bow  and  fear.] 


'S 


HYMN  S8.    C.  M.  (b) 

Death  and  eternity. 

iTOOP  down;  my  thoughts,  that  ils'd  to 
CoDv^^e  a  while  with  death ;      [rise, 
Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

i£  His  quiv'ring  lip  hangs  feebly  doWB, 
His  pulse  is  faint  and  few : 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groaa, 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

$  Bat  oh,  the  soul,  that  never  dies  1 
At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way ! 

4  Up  to  tlie  courts  where  angels  dwell, 
.  It  mounts-— triumphing  there  ; 
Or  devils  plungei  it  down  to  heU, 
In  infinite  despair ! 

a  Att4  must  my  body  fisint  and  die? 
And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
Oh,  for  some  guardian  angei  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above  I 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 
My  naked  soul  I  trust.; 
And  »y  flesh  waits  for  thy  eomiBUi4^t 
To  ^op  into  the  dust.         ' 


44B  HY]IDf29,30.  B.  H. 

HYMN  29.    C.  M.  \*] 

Redemption  by  price  andp^wer, 
1    T£SUS,  with  all  tby  saints  above, 
Vl  My  tongue  vrould  bear  her  part ; 
iWpnId  sonnd  ak>nd  thy  saving  love. 
And  sio^  thy  bleeding  heart*' 

^  BlessM  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Loid, 
Who  bought  me  with' his  blood. 
And  quench^  his  Fctiber'fi  flaming  swoti 
In  his  own  vital  flood ; 

S  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soal 
From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  seht  the  lion  dfewn  to  howl, 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 

4  AU  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never  ceasing  praise, 
.  While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  feel  liis  graee. 

^  HYMN  30.    «.  M.         _  [»] 

**  Heavenly  joy  on  earth, 

1      ^OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord^ 
\J  And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne^ 

t      The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  th^  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasure!*  less. 

5  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 
That  never  knew  our  God : 

•nt  fav»rite8  of  the  heavenly  Kins 
Tay  spcat  their  joys  ahnad. 


B«IL  HYMN  31.  UY 

4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
And  thnndera  when  he  please, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas.] 

9      This  awful  God  is  ours, 
Our  Father  and  our  love ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powed 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  we  shall  see  his  face. 
And  never,  never  sin ; 

There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  In. 

7  Ves,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  b1i«t 
Shovld  constant  joys  create. 

5  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
blory  begun  below ; 

'  Celestial  fruits,  on  earthly  ground. 
From  fatth  and  hope  may  grow. 

9      The  hill  of  Zion  yields 
A  thousand  sacred  sweets. 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields* 
Or  walk^the  golden  streets. 

to    Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  i 
We're  marching  thro?  ImmannePs  ground . 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 


HYMN  31.    L.  M.  [*J 

Cfirisi^s  pretence  makes  death  easy. 

should  we  start  and  fear  to  die? 
Wh«t  tim'rmw  w^rms  we  moruls  •" 


*Wgl 


JM  HTMN  S2.  B.n 

Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
J^d  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strilt, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away ! 
Still  we  shrink  baok  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

5  Oh !  if  my  Lord  \fould  come  and  meet. 
My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly,  fearless,  through  death's  iron  gat^ 
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  S2,    C.  M.  .[bj 

Ffailiy  andfoUif. 
1  TTOW  short  and  hasty  Is  our  lif^i ! 
XJL  How  vast  our  souls'  aflbirs ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
•      To  lavish  out  their  years. 

^  Our  days  nin  thoughtlessly  along, 
Without  a  momient's  stay ;     ■ 
Just  like  a  story^  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

5  God,  from  on  high,  invites  us  home, 

But  wc  march'heedless  on : 
And,  ever  hast'ning  to  the  tomb. 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, . 
That  slight  the  joys  above ; 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  i^e^t 
That  brectk  such  cords  of  love! 


B.n.  PYMI7S9.  *  4U 

Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  sraMt 
'And  iift  our  thoagbts  on  high, 
.  That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race. 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 


T" 


HYMN  S^.    C.  M.  [«] 

The  blessed  society  in  heaven* 
t  T^  AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  nm 
XV  Through  every  heavenly  street. 
And  say,  lliere's  nought  below  the,  sua 
That's  worthy  of  thy  feet, 

S  [Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wingn, 
And  tread  the  courts  above :  \ 

Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things, 
Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.] 

5  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne, 
Th'  Almighty  Father  reigns. 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  d^wn. 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

4  Bright,  like  the  sun,  the  Saviour  sita, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon : 
-    No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights,  ; 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

5  Amidst  those  ever-shining  skies, 

Behold  the  sacred  Bove ; 
While  banish'd  sin,  and  sorrow  diet 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

€  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 
Stand  bending  round  the  throne : 

I    And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 
The  infinite  T-hres-Onb. 

7  [But,  oh,  what  beams  of  heavenly  grsM  . 
Transport  them  all  th$i  while ! 
F  * 


450  HYMN  34, 35,         B.  0 

''■<»a  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus'  faoCi 
Ami  love  in  every  smile !] 

8  Jesus,  O  when  shall  that  dear  day. 
That  joyful  hour,  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clajr. 
To  dwell  amongst  them  there  ? 

HYMN  34.    C.  M.  (») 

breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirii ;  or^fencixtj 
of  devottoti  desired. 

1  /^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dov«, 
V^'  .With  all  thy  quickening  poivers, 

t   Xindle  a>  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  hclow, 
'      Fond  of  these  trifling  toys : 

^  Our  souls  can  neither  fly,  nor  go. 
To  reafth  etetnal  Joys. 

d  In  vain  we  tnn^  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion.jdies. 

4  Bear  Lord !  and  shall  we  ever  lie 

At  this  poor  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  bo  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quiek'ning  powers; 
j     Crnne,  shed  abroad  a  .Saviour's  lovei 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours 


HYMN  35.    C.  M..  (*) 

Praine  to  Ood/or  ereatieh  and  reimptttn. 
*  T   ET  thenj  neglect  thv  glory.  Lord, 
JL4  Who  never  knew  thv  grace : 


B.  II.  HYMN  36.  Ul 

But  oor  loyd  song  shall  still  record   * 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

S  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee. 
And  send  them'  to  thy  throne ; 
All  glory  to  th'  itnited  ThreBv 
The  undivided  One. 

S  Twas  He  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 
"Who  form'd  us  by  a  word ;  ** 

Twas  He  restored  our  ruin'd  franth : 
Salvation  to  the  Lord ! 

4  Hosanna  I  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voieCf 
In  one  eternal  round. 


HY3IN  S6.    S.  M.  (») 

Christ^s  intercestsion. 

1  TTTrELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 

V  f    T*  appear  before  our  God, 
To^rinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

No  burning  wrath  comes  dow;^ 
If  ja!«tice  calls  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

5      Before  his  Father's  eye 
Our  humble  suit  he  moves ; 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  bv,< 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  lovcAw 

4      Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Oar  Maker's  honour  9ing : 
Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  son^*. 
And  bears  them  to  the  King.  %• 


452  HYMN  37.  B.  IL 

5  '[We  bow  before  bis  fec€. 

And  sound  his  glories  bigb: 
•*  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 
"Who  liiys  his  tliunder  by.] 

6  "On «arth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
"  And  triumphs  all  above ;" 

But,*  Ijord,  hov^.wcak  are  mortal  straias 
To  speak  immortal  love  1 

t      [How  jarring  and  how  low 
Are  al^  the  notes  we  sing ! 
Sweet  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew, 
And  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

HYMN  3T.-  C.  M.  [»] 

The  same. 

1  T  IFT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seat, 

P  A  Where  your  Redeemer  stays : 
Kiiid  Intercessor,  there  he  sits. 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

2  *Twa9  well,  my  soul,  he  dy'd  for  thee, 
And  shed  his  vital  blood ; 

Appeas'd  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arose  to  God. 

S  Petitions  now,  and  praise  may  rise. 
And  saints  their  offerings  bring  ; 
lie  Priest,  with  his  own  sacrifice, 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

4  [Let  Papists  trust  what  names  they  jt)fn»% 
Their  saints  and  angels  boast ; 
We've  no  such  advocates  as  these, 
Nor  pray  to  th'  heavenly  host] 

^^sus,  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 
fp  to  his  Father's  throne  ; 


B.  IC         HTMN  38,  S9.  453 

Be,  dearest  Lord,  perfumes  my  sighs, 
And  sweetens  every  groaii. 

6  [Ten  thousaad  praises  to  the  King, 
Hosa'nna  in  the  higlies-: ; 
Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 

To  God,  and  to  his  Christ] 

»*  ■■" ■    I  ■       . .  ,1 

HYMN  38.    C.  M.  [♦] 

Lore  to  God. 
1  TTAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
JLjL  Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train. 
And  strengthens  ait  the  rest. 

$.  Knowledge— alas  J  'tis  all  in  vain. 
And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  i%ht  an4  reign. 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

S  'TIS  love  that  makes  our  cheerful,  feet 
In  swift  obedience  move :  ^ 

The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too: 
.  But  Satan  cannot  love. 

i  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 
When  faiih  and  hope  shall  cease ; 
'•Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  string? 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

a  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  (p^y, 
Or  leave  this  dark  abode,    ' 
The  wings  of  love  heir  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

"■^  JIYM]>rS9.    C.  M.  ^J 

JTie  shortness  and  tniury  of  life. 
1  Y^UR  days,  alas?  our  mortal  days, 
\J  .Are  short  and  wretched  too ! 
^•*  Evil  and  feiy,"  the  patriarch  says, 
And  weH  the  patriarch  kaew« 


454  HYMN  40,  41.  B.H 

%     lis  but,  at  best,  a  narrow  botindy 
Tha^  Heaven  allows  to  men ; 
And  pains  and  sins  run  tb rough  the  roaoi 
Of  threescorn  years  and  ten. 

S  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few^ 
Ran  on,  my  days,  in  baste: 
Moments  of  sin  and  montbs  of  wo, 
Ye  cannot  ily  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul. 

And  call  her  to  the  skies. 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll. 
And  glory  never  dies. 
^  —         ■ 

HYMN  40.    C.  M.  (») 

Our  eomforl  mthff  covenant  made  with  Ckrut. 
]  /^XJR  God,  how  firm  his  promise  stands, 
\J  Wen  when  be  hides  JSis  face  2 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  gtory  and  his  grace. 

5  Tlien  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  compIaintSi 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
^  Is  faithhil  to  bis  Son. 

5  Beneath  his  smiles  ray  heart  has  Kv*d, 
And  prfU  of  heaven  possess'd ; 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  received, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

'■  I.  I  II        I     ■  I         .11...^^— B^— — 

HYMN  41.    L.  M.  \f\ 

A  si^  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the  world* 

^  TT^  ^  *^®  fields  where  angeJs  He» 
kJ  And  living  waters  ^ntly' roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  tiy, 
^t  sin  hangs  heavy  pa  my  fioo]. 


If.  HYMN  42.  455 

^  Thy  woodrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  nialce  this  world  of  guilt  remove: 
Aod  thou  canst  bear  me  where  tbou  fly'st* 
Oq  tiiy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove! 

5  Oh  might  I  once  mount  up,  and  see 
The  glories  of  tb'  eternal  skies : 
What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be, ' 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes ! 

4  H^  I  glance  of  thte,  my  God, 
Kingdoms^and  iuen  wouhl  vanish  soon : 
Vanish,  as  though  1  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon* 

5  Then  they  might  fight,  ^nd  rage,  and  rare, 
I  should  perceive,  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

6  OreAt  Ahh  in  All,  eternal  King, 
Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 

And  all  my  powers  shall  bow,  and  sing 
Thine  endless  g^ndeur,  and  thy  grace. 


.•-k. 


HYMN  42.    CM.  [»] 

Delight  in  God.  ^ 

1  1V/r^  Ood^'  what  eridless  pleasures  dwell 
XvX  Above,  at  thy  right  haiid  I 

Thy  courts  bejow,  hpw  amiable, 
Where  all  thy  graces  stand ! 

2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies, 

And  chii>ps  a  cheerful  note ; 
The  lark  mounts  upwai^ds  tow'rd  the  skies, 
Aod  tunes  her  warbling  throat : 

3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence,  Lord,: 

Do  shout  witli  joyful  tongues ; 


456  BTMI^  43.  B/O. 

Or,  sittiog  round  oar  Father's  board. 
We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 

IP  While  Jesus  shinea^ith  auick^ning  graoSt 

We  sing  and  mount  on  nigh : 
i  But,  if  a  &own  becloud  his  &oe, 

We  faint,  and  tire,  and  die. 

H  [Just  as  we  see  tbeJonesome  dov^e   ^ 
Bemoan  her  widow'd  state. 
Wandering,  she  flies  through  all  the  grove, 
-  And  mourns  her  loving  mate : 

6  Just  so,  our  thoughts  from  thing  to  thing 
In  restless  circles  rove ; 
Just  so  we  droop,  and  hang  the  wing. 
When  Jesus  hides  his  love.l 

HYMN  43.    li.  M.  (♦] 

Chrisi^s  sufferings  and  glory. 
i  lyrOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 
X\  To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son ! 
Awake  my  voice/ in  heavenly  leys. 
Tell  loud  the  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sij9g,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light. 
And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above ; 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight 

*   On  wings  of  everlasting  love  I 

5  [Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth. 
He  came  to  raFse  our  nature  high ; 
He  came  t'  atone  Almighty  wrath- 
Jesus,  the  God,  was  born  to  die. 

A  Hell,  and  its  lions,  roarM  around ; 
Hib  pi'ecious  blood  the  monsters  spilt ; 
While  weighty  sorrows  press'd  hiai  dowBi 
'^  Arge  as  the  loads  of  all  oar  guilt] 


B.  11.       ,     HYMN  4*.  451 

5  I>eep  ID  the  shade  of  gloomy  death, 
Th'  Aiinigbty  Captive  pris'ner  lay ; 
Tk>  Almighty  Captive  left  the  earih, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

6  Iiift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light. 
Up  to  his  throne  of  shming  grace : 
6ee  what  immortal  glories  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face ! 

T  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Jesus,  tke'God,  exalted  reigns ; 
His  sacred  name  fills  ail  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains  ! 

HYMN  44.    L.  M.  (b) 

Skll ;  or^  the  vengeance  of  God. 

1  TTriTH  holy  fear,  and  humble  song,    • 
V  V    The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore  * 
Rev'rence  and  awe  become  the  tongue 
That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 

S  Far  in  the  deep,  where  darkless  dwells, 
Tlie  land  of  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell. 
And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  thera. 

5  HBternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks,  and  fiery  coals. 
And  darts  V  inflict  immortal  pains. 
Dipt  tn  the  blood  of  damned  souls.  "■ 

4  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars,  and  bites  bis  iron  bands; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 
CrushM  with  the  weiglit  of  both  thy  haads  '| 

5  There  gnilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out  afid  howl  beneath  thy  nrd ; 


468  HTMN  45,  46.  B.  11, 

Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  graoB, 
Bat'iliey  incens'd  a  dreadfal  God. 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  So»-« 
Sinner,  obey  thy  Saviionr's  call ; 
Else^yoar  damnation  faasteQ^  on, 
And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 

HYMJ^-45.    li.  M,  [«] 

God'i  condescension  to  our  worships 

1  r  llHY  favours.  Lord,  surprise  oar  souls. 

X   Will  the  Eternal  dwell  wJCh  us  f 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles,' 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus  ^ 

2  Still  might  he  fill  his  starry  throne. 

And  please  his  ears  x^ith  Gabriel's  son^ : 
But  heavenly  majesty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues ! 

5  Great  God !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  lov^  so  infinite  as  thine ! 
Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay, 
But  thy  compassion's  bll  divine. 

HYMN  46.  L.^.  [T] 

God^s  condescension  to  human  afkin, 

1  T  TP  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  higih, 
%J  And  views  the  nafloBs  from  afar, ' 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly. 

And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 

2  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 
Or  with  his  word,  or  with  his  rod  : 
His  goodness  bow  amazing  greak|! 
And  what  a  condescending  §od ! 

•  God,  that  must  stoop  to  view  the 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do. 


11.  HTMN  47.  45f 

Down  to  the  earth  be  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  bis  footsteps  downward  too.] 

&  He  orerrales  all  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  afihirs ; 
Oh  bumble  souls  the  King  of  kingB 
JSestows  his  counsels,  and  his  cares.  * 

i>  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God ; 
He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 
Such  condescension  to  perform : 
For  worms  were  never  raisM  so  high 
Above  their  meafiest  fellow  worm. 

7  Oh !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 
A  tribute  equal  te  thy  grace, 

To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise, 
'   And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

HYMN  47.    L.M.  (*) 

Glory  and  grace  in  the  person  e/ChriiU 

1  IVfOW  to  ||e  Lord  a  noble  song ! 
jL^   Awake,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  tongue 
Hosanna  to  tH'  Eternal  name, 

And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See,  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  worka  outdone. 

S  The  spacious  earth  and  spreadine  fi-.wd 
Proclaim  the  wise  and  powerful  &od ; 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sf  arkle  in  every  roHing  star 


Ma  HTMN  48.  B.E 

4  But  io  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  Doblest  labour  of  tkiiie  hands : 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  bis  eyes 
Outshibes  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charraia^  tbemci^ 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  namei 
^e  augels  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Te  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

6  Oh,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  bis  lovely  face- 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  hai'ps  of  gold  I 

— .— — — *!■  "  I '  I "        ■  III    I  II  '  I   I  I      I    I    I  — i— a^ 

HYMN  48.    CM.  (*) 

Liwe  to  ike  creatures  is  dangerous, 
1  TTToW  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 
XJL  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair; 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  toov 
Ana  every  sweet  a  snare. 

9  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 
Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light : 
We  should  suspect  some  ^nger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  deK^t. 

$  Our  deai'est  joys,  and  nearest  friends* 
The  partners  of  our  bloody 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  hali'  for  God  .' 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

9  Dear  Saviour,  ict  thy  beautias  tm 
My  bull's  eteroal  food; 


».  II.  HYMN  49, 5e,  461 


.iknd, grace  oomtnami  lay  heart  away 
from  all  created  good*  * 

HYii^n^.— C  M.  (b) 

Motes  djfinff  in  the  embrhceg  of  God. 
f.    nr^EATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afratdi 
_B_  /  If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 
'Vfe  may  walk  through  the  darkest  shade. 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

<S&   X  eould  renounce  my  all  below, 
,.    If  my  Creator  bid ; 
And  run,  if  I  were  calPd  to  go. 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 

S    Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah'etop, 
And  view  the  prorais'd  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

A  Clasp'd  in  ray  heavenly  Father's  arms, 
I  \fouId  forget  my  breath  ; 
And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

HYMN  50.    L.  M.  (b) 

Comforts  under  sorrows  and  paim^ 

X  TVrOWIet'the  Lord,  my  Saviour,  smile, 
Xll   And  shew  my  name  upon  his  heart ; 
X  would  forget  my;  pains  a  while. 
And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 

S  But  oh !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high, 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown ; 
My  spiritSvEJnk,  my  comforts  die. 
And  airthe  springs  of  life  are  down. 

S  Yet  why,  my  souj,  why  these  complaints^ 
Still,  whiltie  frowns,  bis  boweb  vac' 


;^62  HYMN  61.  B.1I. 

Still  on  bis  heart  he  bears  his  saints. 
And  feels  their  sorrows,  and  bis  love. 

4  My  name  is  printed  on  bis  breast ; 
His  book  of  life  cuotains  my  name : 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impressM, 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  heie, 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 
And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear. 
Writ  by  tb'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  mo. 
Whilst  here  I  wait  my_Father's  will ; 
My  rising  and  my  setting  sua 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

HYMN  51.    L.M.  (•) 

God  Ou  Son  eqwd  with  the  FaUier, 

1  nRIGHT  King  of  Glory,  dreaJiil  God ! 
XJ  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat : 
To  thee  We  lift  a  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

ft  tThy  power  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom  sways 
All  naturfe  with  a  sovereign  word; 
And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

5  [Mercy'  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
Ami,  smiling,  sit  at  thy  right  band : 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne. 
And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  comnaad^ 

4  A  tbousahd  seraphs,  strong  and  bright^ 
Stand  round  the  glorious  I^ity  ; 
But  who,  amongst  the  sons  of  light. 
Pretends  comparisoB  witlfiaiee  ? 


B.  II.  HYMN  52.  40S 

5^  Tet  there  is  one,  of  human  frame, 

Jesusr,  array'il  in  flesh  anci  blood,  v 

Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  elaim 
A  fall  equality  with  God. 

6  rtbeir  glory  shines  with  equal  beams : 
Their  essence  is  forever  one, 

Tho'  they  are  known  by  diff'rent  names, 
The  Father  God,  and  Gop  the  Sok. 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  King, 
With  equal  honours  be  adorM : 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sine, 
And  all  the  nations  own  the  Cord.] 

HYMN  52.    C.  M.  (b) 

Veath  dreadful f  or  delightful, 

1  Tr\EATH !  His  a  melancholy  day 
MJ  To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  .-soul  is  forcM  away, 

To  ^ek  her  last  abodb. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes : 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain. 
Still  drags  hes^downward  from  the  skies. 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

S  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 
Jjet  stubborn  sinners  fear: 
Tou  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  aod  dwell 
A  long  FOBEYER  there !   «  , 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you. 

And  flashes  in  your  face : 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

Who  promis'd  heaven  to  me 


M4  HTMN  5S.  B.a. 

Aod  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above» 
^here  happy  Spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me,  Lor4,  for  thy  right  handg 
Then  come  the  joyfal  day : 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  baod. 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

'  HYMN  53.    C.  M.  ^ 

The  pilgrimage  of  the  sainU  ;  or,  tarA,  mtd 

heaven*  , 
1  T  OBD !  what  a  wretched  land  ia  this, 
I  J  That  yields  us  no  supply : 
Pfo  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesooie  treea^ 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy ! 

ft  But  pricking  thorns  thro'  all  the  ground, 
And  mortal  poisons  grow ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found. 
With  dang'rous  waters  flow. 

8  Tet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode 
Lies  thrrtugh  this  horrid  land: 
Lordi  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road. 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  Oar  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  throagh 

With  undiverted  feet : 
And  faith,  and  flaming  zeal,  subdue 
The  terrors  that  we  meet. 

5  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  piey 

Aronnd  the  forest  roam : 
But  Judab^s  Lion  guards  the  way. 
And  guides  the  strangers  homeh 

6  X^Ong  nights  and  darkness  dwell  beloir, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray : 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go 
Is  everlasting  day.] 


B.  If.  HYMN  54.  4«5 

7  By  elimm'ring  hopes,  and  elooray  feara,  . 

We  trace  the  sacred  road ; 
Thro'  dismal  deeps  agd  dang'rous  miares 
We  make  our  vtay  toOod. 

8  Oar  journey  is  a  thorny  maze. 

But  we  niaroh  upward  still ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  wayf , 
And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 

9  [iSee  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  I 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waits 
„  To  welcome  travelers  home.] 

10  There,  on  a  green  and  flow'ry  mount. 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And,  with  transporting  joys,  recount 
The  labours  of  our  feet. 

11  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongu^ 

Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear ; 
Infinite  grace  shall  be  our  song, 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear.] 

12  Eternal  glory  to  the  King, 

Who  brought  us  safely  through ; 
Our  tongues  ^hall  never  cease  to  sin§, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

HYMN  54.  C.  M.  fn 

GodPspresevice  is  light  in  darkness, 
1  TVyT^  ^^^1  t**e  spring  of  all  my  joys; 
IVl  The  life  of  my  delights. 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days. 
And  comfort  of  my  nights  I 

t  Id  darkest  shades,  if  he  appeaff 
My  dawning  is  began ! 
O  • 


466  HYMN  65..  B.O. 

He  IS  my  soul's  sweet  JVTorpiDg  Star, 
And  be.jpy  rising  Sua. 

8  The  0peoing«beaven8  aroand  me  sbine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
I    While  tffesus  shews  his  heart  is  mine, 

And  whispers— Jam  his, 

4  My  yool  would  leave  this  beary  clay 

At  that  transporting  woid; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
ly  embrace  my  dearest  Lord  \ 

5  Fearless  of  heli  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe; 
I  The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  (aith 
Should  bear  me  cohqa'ror  through. 

HYMN  55.    C.  M.  [b] 

Frail  Ufij  andsu(tf^ing  etemiiy, 

1  npHEK  we  adore.  Eternal  Name, 

X  'And  humbly  own  to  thee 
^    l^w  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame : 
IV  hat  dying  worms  are  we ! 

2  [Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every  beating  puls^  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

5- The  year  roils  round,  and  steals  away 
^        I'iie  breath  that  first  it  gave ; 
Whatc'er  we  do.  where'er  we  be, 
We're  traveling  to  the  grave.] 

4  Bangers  stand  thick  thro'  all  the  grOQDO, 
To  push  us  to  the  tomb ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 


B.  II.  ilYMN  56.  467 

5  Oood  God,  on  what  a  slender  thi'ead 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
Tlf  etenial  states  of  ail  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings !  ^ 

6  Xnfiiiite  joy,  or  endless  wo,' 

Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  aneoncemM  we  go- 
IJpon  the  brink  of  death  ! 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 

To  walk  this  dang'roas  road  ; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

HYMN  5«.    C.  M.  K) 

The  misery  of  being  without  God  in  this  world; 
or,  vain  prosperiti/. 

1  iVr^  •  I  shall  envy  them  no  more 
X^  Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store,  ' 

And  rise  to  wondrous  height. 

2  They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 

Upon  this  earthly,  clod ; 
Well^  they  may  search  the  creature  thio^« 
For  thev  have  ne'er  a  God. 

« 

S  Shake  off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too. 
And  think  your  life  your  own  ;  " 
'  But  death  comes  faast'ning  on  to  yott, 
To  mdw  your  glory  down. 

4  Tes,  you  must  bow  your  stately  bead ; 

Away  your  spirit  flies ; 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed, 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. ' 

5  Go  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores 

And  tell  how  bright  they  shine ; 


4ea  HYMN  57,  SB.         B.  U. 

Your  heaps  of  glit'ring  dust  are  yoiin, 
And  my  Redeemer's  miae ! 

''  'HYMN  5T.    L.  ML.  ^ 

t  "T  ORP,  liQW  secure  and  Wesi  arc  the* 
I  A  Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon'd  an 
Should  «torros  of  wrath  shake  earth  Asa, 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within- 

a  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  beads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades. 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

S  [aukk  as  their  Oioughts  their  joya  come  o& 
But  fty  not  half  so  swift  away  I 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon. 
And  cahn  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hilb. 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasures  gpw  I 
And  longing  hopes,  and  cheerful  smiks, 
Sit  undistnrb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  *«y«? 
But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  n^t 
In  nurabVing  o'er  the  richer  jo)^ 
That  heaven  prepares  for  their  deiigbt* 

6  While  wretclied  we,  like  irorms  and  moles, 
liie  grov'Jing  in  the  dust  below ; 
Almighty  grace,  renew  our  souls. 
And  we'll  aspire  to  glory'too. 

t 

HYMN  58.    C.  M.  [^ 

I'he  ihorlness  of  Ufe^  and  the  goodntu  «f  God 
1  rrilME!  what  an  empty  vapoor  Hb, 
X  And  day^,  how  swift  tfcaT  ve! 


B.II.     <         HTMN59.  469 

Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 
Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  [The  present  moments  just  appear 

Then  slide  away  in  baste ; 
Tliai  we  can  never  say— ^j^'re  ken  i 
But  6nly  wy—lheyWe  pasL 

3  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing. 

And  death  is  ever  nigh ; 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin. 
We  all  begin  to  die.] 

4  Tet,  mighty  God !  our  fleeting  days 

Thy  lasting  favours  share ; 
ITet,  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace. 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 

5  'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food. 

And  we  are  cloth'd  with  love ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 

6  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ;] 

All  glory  to  the  Lord ! 
pis  mercy  never  knows  a  boilnd ; 
And  be  his  name  ador'd ! 

7  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 

And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prodong, 
Till  time  and  naiui-e  dies. 

HYMN  59.    CM.  ^ 

Paradise  on  earth, 

1  /^LOKY  to  God,  who  walks  the  sky, 
\jr  And  sends  his  blessings  through: 
HTho  tells  his  saints  of  joyr  on  highr 
And  gi««8  a  taste  below 


470  HYMN -59.  R  H 

2  [Glory  to  God,  who  Stoops  his  throoe, 

l^at  dust  and  worms  may  see't. 
And  bilngs  a  glimpse  of  glory  ^lowa 
Aroaod  his  sacred  feet. 

3  When  Christ,  with  al)  his  graces  croiiira'd 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
Tis  a  you^g  lieaven  on  earthly  grolmd, 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 

4  A  blooming  paradise  of  joy 

In  this  wild  desert  springs ; 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 
On  sweet  celestial  thbgs. 

5  White  lilies  all  areand  appear. 

And  each  his^  glory  shoWs ! 
The  Rose  of  Sharon  blossoms  here. 
The  fairest  ^wer  that  blows. 

6  Cheerful  I  feast  on  heavenly  fruit, 

And  drink  the  pleasure  down ; 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 
Of  the  eternal  throne !] 

7  But  ah !  how  soon  my  Joys  decay ; 

How  soon  my  sins  arise. 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away 
From  these  lamenting  eyes ! 

8  When*  shall  the  time,  dear  ^esus,  when, 

The  shining  day  appear, 
That  I  shall  leave  these  clouds  of  sin, 
And  guilt,  and  darkness  here ! 

9  trp  to  the  fields  above  the  skies, 

My  hasty  feet  would  go  ; 
There  everlasting  flowers  arise. 
And  joys  unwith'rin^  groi^ 


.  II.  HYMN  60.  471 

««WWWW\>VWWWWWW«'WV«.'>'VWW«VW 

HYMN  60.    L.  M.  (») 

^The  truth  of  God  ike  promiser ;  or^  the  prom' 
ises  are  our  stcuriiy, 

H  "pRAISE,  everlasting  praise,  ,be  paid 
.1     To  Him  who  earth's  foundation  laid< 
Praise  to  tbe  God  whose,  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

S  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word ; 

\  And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

S  [Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give  8 
Sweet  words,  on  which  his  children  live  ; 
£ach  of  them  is  the  voice  of  Mod, 
Who  spake,  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

A  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound 
That  bid  the  new-made  wmld  go  round: 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles. 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.]* 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  &  fears  arise? 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes  ? 
Slowly,  sdas !  our  mind  receives 

The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives.    * 

6  Oh,  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith^ 
To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith ! 
T*  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  hbaven  our  own. 

7  Then,  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  sbake^ 
And  all  the  wheels  of  naturo^break ; 

^  Our  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks,  when  billows  roar. 

S  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinabie  skies, 


K72         HTMNSl,  62*  B.IL 

Where  the  eternfei  Builder  reigns. 
And  his  own  court  his  power  sustains. 

HYMN  61.    C.  M.  (5i 

A  thought  of  ^^jath  and  glory. 
1  Ti^Y  soul,  come,  meditate  Uie  day^ 
Xv  X  And  think  how  near  it  stands. 
When  thou  must  ([utt  this  house  of  cXaj, 
Anfi  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

ft  [And  yon,'  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  vleir 
The  hollow  gaping  tomb : 
This  gloomy  prison  wsuts  for  yoOf 
Whene'er  the  summons  come.') 

5  Oh !  could  we  die  with  those  that  clie» 

And  place  ud  in  their  stead : 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly. 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 

4^Th«n  we  should  see  the  saints  above 
In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  lore 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

*(  [fiov^  we  should  scorn  these  clothes  of  fletbr 
These  fetters  and  this  load. 
And  long  for  evening  to  undress, 
That  we  may  rest  with  Ood.] 

6  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 

Before  the  summons  come. 
And  pray  aod  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

'  HYMN"62.    C.  M.  (5 

Ood  the  ikundenr ;  or^  the  h$tjudgmmtkheU.9 
t  QING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hofita^ 
O  And  thon,  O  earth,  adore : 

•^«^  «i  a  gnmt  ntdtUn  storm  f/(*«a4«r,  Jmgmtt 

20,  1691: 


B.  II.  HYMN  eS-  470 

Let  dbath  and  hell,  ihro*  all  their  coasts. 
Stand  treihhling  at  his  poWer. 

^  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky^ 
He  makes  the  clouds  his  thronn : 
There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 
Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 

S  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams— 
And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames. 
And  thunder  roars  SAong ! 

4  Think,  O  my  soiil,  the  dreadful  da^, 
When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  aea, 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad  \ 

5^  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do? 
He  once  defyVl  the  Lord : 
But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now. 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 

6  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll. 
To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  son! 
In  one  eternaV  storm. 


HYMN  63.    CM.  M 

A  funeral  thougkl, 

ITT  ARK  I  from  the  tomb's,  a  doleful  souiifi 
jn  Mine  ears,  attend  the  cry— 
"  Ye  living  men,  come,  view  the  ground 
"  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

ft  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
"  In  spite  of  all  your  towers ; 
♦*  The  tall,  tha  wise,  the  rev'rend  hsa*   ^ 
**  Must  tie  as  low  as  ours.'* 


474  HTMN  64.  K  H. 

S  Great  God,  is  this  our  certaio  doom  ? 
And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  totnb, 
Amt^yet  preparM  do  more  ? 

4  Grant  u»ihe  powers  of  quick'nlng  grace, 
To'  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  ilealr, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

"  HTMN  64.    L.  M.  [•] 

€rod  the  glory  and  drftnitst  ofJSion, 

1  TTAPPY  the  church,  thon  ^cred  place, 
Xx  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  liis  abode, 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  ihy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  iiis  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage ; 
Against  bis  throne  in  vain  they  rage ; 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar. 
That  diksh  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  gronnd, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun ; 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  nw. 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 


B.  U.  HYIMN  66,  66.  VTB 

.     HYMN  65.     C.  M.  («) 

7%e  hope  of  heaven  our  support  under  triaU 
on  eartlu 
1  "TyfTHEN  I  caa  read  my  title  dear 
f  V    To  mansions  in  the  skjes, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  (car, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes." 

S  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage,     * 
And, hellish  darts  be  burlM, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  jrage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

d  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  Come, 
And  stormy  of  sorrow  fall ; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all : 

4  There  shall  I  batlie  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wav^e  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 


mma 


HYMN  G6.    C.  M.  (») 

A  prospect  of  heaven  makes  decUh  easy, 
1  npiHERK  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 
X    Where  saints  immortal  reign, 
Infinite  ^ay  excludes  the  night. 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

S^There  everlasting  spring  abides. 
And  never^with'ring  ttow'rs ; 
peatb.  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  our's. 

5  [Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 
Stand  dress'd  in  living  green : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood. 
While  Jordan  roU'd  between. 


4T«  HTMN  67.  B.  IL 

4  Bat  Um'lrDas  mortals  start  and  shrioiu 

To  cross  this  narrow  «ea, 
And  linger,  sbiy'ring  on  the  briok^ 
And  fear  to  lannd^  away.] 

5  Oh !  could  we  make  oar  doubts  reiiiovQi» 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise^— 
Juid  see  the  Caaaan,  that  we  love, 
•  With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood^ 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Kot  Jordan's  stream,oor  death's  cold  Hood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  67.    C.  M.  \fl 

GodPt  eternal  dominiotu 

1  /*1  B£ AT  God !  how  infinite  art  thoa  ! 
\J[  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 

And  phy  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood,    " 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  tie 

To  thine  immense  survey. 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky. 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

A  Eternity,  with  ail  ita  years. 
Stands  present  in  tby  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appeai«-<« 
Great  God !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Oar  Hvestbro'  various  jscenes  are  drawn. 
And  iNez'd  with  trifling  carai'^ 


IB.  n.  HYMN  68.  4t7 


While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  oa 
Thi«e  iinJisturb'd  dffairii. 

6  Great  God !  bow  iufioite  art  thou ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Xtet  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  j^raise  to  thee. 

^    HYMNSff.    CM.  [•] 

The  humbU  worship  of  heaven* 

1  THIATHER,'!  long,  I  faint  to  see 
X^  The  place  of  iSiine  abode ! 

I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  aod  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  fac^, 

Ancf'tis  a  pleasing  sight ; 
Bat  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight ! 

3  Vd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense. 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  thtnoe. 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  fXhere  all  the^heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 

In  shining  ranks  tliey  mure ; 
And  drink  ioHUortax  vigour  in. 
With  wonder,  and  with  love. 

5  Then,  at  thy  feet  witlLawfuI  fear 

Th'  adoring  armies  tall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  tbere^ 
Before  th' eternal  am.. 

'  6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 
In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  nothing  I  could  boasts 
And  vanity  4Jotife^.j 


476  HYMN  67.  B.  IL 

4  Bat  tun'roHS  mortals  start  and  shrialc^ 
To  cross  this  iiarrow  sea, 
And  linger,  sbiy'ring  on  the  briok^ 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 

$  Oh !  could  we  make  our  doubts  reiiiov9i» 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise^— 
And  see  the  Canaau,  that  we  love, 
.  With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 
And  view  the  laodscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  8tream,nor  death 's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  67.    C-  M.  \f\ 

Go(Pt  ciemal  domnunu 
1  i^  BEAT  God !  how  infinite  art  thoa ! 
\jr  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  ihe  whole  race,  of  creatures  bow. 
And  phy  their  praise  to  thee. 

ft  Tlrjr  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

9  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey. 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky. 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Etemitv,  with  ail  its  years. 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appeaf»-^ 
Great  God  I  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  Kves  thro'  various  scenes  are  drftwa* 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  caw**^ 


4Te  HYMN  6T.  *- 0. 

4  Bat  tiia'iroHS  mortals  start  and  sbrinkp. 

tTo  cross  this  narrow  iea, 
And  linger,  sbiv'ring  on  the  blink. 
And  /ear  to  launch  away.] 

5  Oh !  eould  we  make  our  doubts  rtSMiv^ 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise^— 
And  see  the  Canaan,  that  we  love, 
.  With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  bat  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  8tream,nor  death's  cofd  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  67.    C.  M.  l»l 

GofPt  etemal  domnion^ 
1  i^  BEAT  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
VT  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Ijet  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  phy  their  praise  to  thee. 

ft  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever*living  God, 
Wer(^  all  the  nations  dead. 

9  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  Ud 

To  thine  immense  survey. 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Etemitv,  with  ail  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appeaiPs— • 
Great  God  I  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  fives  tbro'  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  v^x^d  with  trifling  carwi'' 


»•  n.  HYMN  68.  4t7 

While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  oa 
Thupe  undisturb'd  affairs. 

6  Great  God !  bow  iufioite  art  thou ! 
What  worthiess  worms  are  we  I 
"Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  j^raise  to  thee. 

y    HTMNSff.    CM.  [•] 

The  humbU  wonhip  of  heaven* 

1  "OATHER,-!  lon^,  I  faint  to  see 
X^  The  place  of  thine  abode ! 
I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

3  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  fac^, 

Anif  'tis  a  pleasing  sight  \ 
But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight! 

S  Pd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense. 
To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  thence. 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  fXhere  all  the^heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 

In  shining  ranks  they  mure ; 
And  drink  immorta\  vigour  in, 
"With  wonder,  and  with  love. 

5  Then,  at  thy  feet  witfLawful  fear 

Th'  adoring  armies  laU ; 
With  joy  tbey  shrink  to  wothiitg  ther^ 
Before  th'  eternal  ai.i.. 

'  6  There  1  would  vie  with  all  the  host 
In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  notfwig  I  could  boas^ 
And  vanity  e<H)fe$8^ 


476  HYMN  67.  *- I 

4  Bat  Uia^roas  mortals  start  and  sbrinkp. 
1*0  cross  this  narrow  -sea, 
And  linger,  sbiy'ring  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 

$  Oh !  could  we  make^our  doubts  remov^t 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise— 
And  see  the  Canaan,  that  we  love, 
.  With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  bat  climb  where  Moses  stood. 
And  vieiv  the  landscape  o'er ;   ' 
Not  Jordan's  8treaoi,nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  67.    C.  M.  M 

Go(Pt  eternal  domjinunu 
1  fi  BEAT  God !  how  infinite  art  thoa! 
\jr  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race,  of  creatures  bow. 
And  p&y  their  praise  to  thee. 

ft  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  naUons  dead. 

9  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey. 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  ail  its  years. 
Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appeafs— » 
Great  God !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  tbro'  various  scenes  are  dmWB, 
And  Fex'd  with  trifling  e«re»*- 


«.   n.  HYMN  68.  4t7 

"While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  oa 
Thipe  undisturbM  dffaiirs. 

6   Great  God !  bow  iufiaite  art  thou ! 
What  wortbiess  worms  are  we ! 
Xet  the  who|6  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  j^raise  to  thee. 

^     HYMNSff.    CM.  [•] 

The  humble  worship  of  heavent 

1   "OATHER,-!  lon^,  I  faint  to  see 
X^  The  place  of  Aine  abode ! 
I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God  \ 

S  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  fac^, 
Anif'tis  a  pleasing  sight; 
Bat  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight  i 

S  Vd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense. 
To  gaze  upon  thy  tbrone ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  tbenoe. 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  [There  all  the^heavenly  hosts  are  seen  { 
In  shining  ranks  they  mure ; 
And  drink  immortai  vigour  in, 
With  wonder,  and  with  love. 

§  Then,  at  thy  feet  witkjawful  f€«r 
Th'  adoring  armies  tall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  ther^ 
Before  th' eternal  ai.i.. 

'  6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 
In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  nothing  I  could  boasi^ 
And  vanity  «onfe$8.J 


476  HTMN  67.  B.  H 

4  Bat  tun'rous  mortals  start  and  shrial^ 
'To  cross  this  narrow  <sea, 
And  linger,  sbiy'ring  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 

$  Oh  I  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  ri8&— 
And  see  the  Canaan,  that  we  love, 
•  With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'^ ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  iis  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  67.    C,  M.  l»3 

GofPt  tterruU  domjinunu 
1  fi  BEAT  God !  how  infinite  art  thou ! 
\jr  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race,  of  creatures  bow. 
And  p&y  their  praise  to  thee. 

ft  Tlr7  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

9  Nature  and  time  ^uite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey. 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

» 

4  Etemitv,  with  ail  its  years, 
Stands  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appear*-^ 
Great  God !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Ou#  Bves  thro'  various  scenes  are  drawa. 
And  vex'd  with  trifling  c««s^ 


B.   n.  HYMN  68.  4t7 


"While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  oa 
Thi^e  iinJisturbM  aflfairs. 

6  Great  God !  bow  iafiaite  art  tbou ! 
What  worthiess  worms  are  we ! 
liet  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  j^raise  to  thee. 

^     HTMNSff.    CM.  [•] 

The  humbU  worship  of  heaven* 

1  TT'ATHER,'!  lon^,  I  faint  to  see 
X^  The  place  of  thine  abode ! 
I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God  1 

^  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  fac^, 
Ancf'tis  a  pleasing  sight ; 
But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight! 

S  Pd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense. 
To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  fXhere  all  the^heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 
In  shining  ranks  tliey  mure ; 
And  drink  immorta\  vigour  in. 
With  wonder,  and  with  love. 

§  Then,  at  thy  feet  witlLawful  fear 
Th'  adoring  armies  lail ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  ther^ 
Before  th' eternal  ai.i.. 

-  6  There  1  would  vie  witU  all  the  host 
In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  noifwig  I  could  boasts 
And  vanUy  eotif€g8.J 


476  HYMN  67.  B.  IL 

4  Bat  timorous  mortals  start  and  sbriuicp 

tTo  cross  this  narrow  iea, 
And  linger,  sbiv'ring  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  laundii  away.] 

5  Oh  I  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise— 
And  see  the  Canaan,  that  we  love, 
.  With  unbeclouded  eyes : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood. 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream^nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  frooi  the  shore. 

HYMN  67.    C.  M.  1*1 

GoiPt  eternal  domjMunw 
1  fi  BEAT  God !  how  infinite  art  thoa ! 
\jr  What  worthless  worms  are  we! 
Let  the  whole  race,  of  creatures  bow. 
And  p&y  their  praise  to  thee. 

ft  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 
Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-linng  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

9  Nature  and  time  ^uite  naked  lio 

To  thine  immense  survey^ 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Ktemity,  with  ail  its  years, 
Stanos  present  in  thy  view ; 
To  thee,  there's  nothing  old  appeaiPs— • 
Great  God !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  Ifves  tbro'  various  scenes  are  drawn, 
And  ip«x'd  with  trifling  eares*' 


.  n.  HYMN  68.  4t7 


While  thine  eternal  thoughts  move  oa 
Thige  iindisturb'tl  affairs. 

6  Great  God !  bow  iafiaite  art  thou  ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  l 
"Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  j^raise  to  thee. 

^     HYMNSff.    CM.  [•] 

Tke  humble  worship  of  heaveut 

X  1j^ATH£R,'I  long,  I  faint  to  sed 
X^  The  place  of  thine  abode ! 
I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God  I 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  fac^, 
Anif'tis  a  pleasing  sight ; 
Bat  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight ! 

S  Vd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense. 
To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  thdnoe. 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  fXhere  all  the^heavenly  hosts  are  seen ; 
In  shining  ranks  tliey  mure ; 
And  drink  immortal  vigour  in, 
With  wonder,  and  with  love. 

§  Then,  at  thy  feet  witiuiwful  fear 
Th'  adoring  armies  lall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  ther^ 
Before  th'  eternal  a  i.i .  . 

'  6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 
In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  notkaig  I  coiild  boasts 
And  vanity  4)Ofife$8.j 


478  HYMN  69.  B.E. 


7  The  more  thy  glories  strike-mine  eyes, 
-    The  humbler  1  shall  lie ; 
Thus,  while  I  sidk,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  'high. 


HYMN  69.    CM.        *      (•) 
The  faithfulness  of  God  in  the  promues. 

*tB*Ji^i»y  tongtie,  some heavenly  theme 
^  JJ  And  speak  some  boundless  thing  ; 
*  The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  oar  eternal  King. 

a  Tell  of  his  wondj-ous  faithfulness, 
And  sound  his  power  abroad*; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  bis  grace. 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  salvaiian  from  the  Lord 

For  wretched,  dj/ing  men  ;         ' 
His  hand  has  writ  the  dacred  word 
With  an  immoridl  pen.  - 

4  Engrav'd,  as  in  eternal  brass. 

The  mighty  promise  shines ; 
J^orxan  the  powers  of  darkness  ra2% 
Those  everlasting  lines.] 

5  [He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  dafttft. 

And  make  them  when  he  please ; 
;   He  speaks— and  that  arrnighty  breath 
.  Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 

6  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skiesl 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises.       ^^ 

And  heaven  was  stretched  abroadT 


B.  U.  HYMN  70.  479 

"^jdbrah^m^  IHl  be  iky  uoi,  Se  said, 
And  be  was  Abraham's  God.     ^ 

t  0|>,  iniglit  I  hear  thioe  heavenly  tongae 
fint  whisper— -/Aow  art^mne  i 

*   Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  fonf* 
To  notei^  almost  divine. 

9  How  wonld  my  leaping  heart  rcjoiee, 
And  think  my  heaven  secure ! 
I'd  trust  the  aU-«reatittg  voice. 
And  Xaitb  desires  no  more.] 


HYMN  70.    L.  M. '  £»] 

God?i  ddjmwion  over  tlie  sta.  Ps.  cvii.  ^,  &«^ 

1  £^  OB  of  the  seas,  thy  thuod'ring  voice 
VX  Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice ! 
And  on6  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them,  silent,  in  thq  sand. 

Z  If  but  a  Moses  vrave  thy  rod, 
The  sea  divides  and  owns  its  God ; 
The  stormy  floods  tiieir  Maker  knew, 
And  let  his  chosen  armies  through. 

S  The  scaly  flocks,  amidst  the  sea, 
To  thee,  their  Lord,  a  tribute  pfiy; 
The  meanest  fish  thlit  swims  the  flood 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God. 

4  [The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep 

^  On  thy  cbmmands  atterldance  ketp ; 
""  By  thy  perraiBsion,* sport  and  play. 
And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way. 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tempest  rears, 
Leviathan  lies  still,  and  fears ; 
Anon  he  lifts  his  nostrils  high. 
And  spout^  the  ocean  to  the  sky*] 


MO  B^mN  7}.  B.II 

$  How  is  thy  glorioos  power  adored 
Amiilst  these  wat'ry  nations^  Jjotrd  I 
Tet  the  bold  meo  thai  trace  tbe  aeac,' . 
Bold  mea  itafuae  Ibeir  Makec'a  fniat* 

7  [Wliat  scenes  of  miracles  th^y  see, 
AhA  never  tune  a  soog  to  thee! 

.    While  on  the  flood  they  safely  rWte,     > 
They  curse  the  hand  that  smooths  tjiie  tidft- 

8  Anon  they^plunge  in  wtit'f y  giwes. 
And  some  cfriuk  death  among  the  frftves : 
Tet  the  surviving -crew  blaspheme^ 

Nor  own  the  God  that  resca'd  theiOiJ 

9  'Oh,  for  sdmeyignal  of  thy  hand! 
Shalceall  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land  ! 
Ortat  Judge,  defend,  kst  men  deny 
That  there's  a  God  who  rules  the  sky.. 


•«*««klMV*** 


forgivt  t/ie  neglect  t/  rkyme,  i»  UUjfirst  mad  third 
Uiui  qfthe  ttanta.] 


HYMN  71.— C.  M.  (•) 

Prain  1q  Gpdfrom  allereaiures* 

TH£  glories  of  ray  Maker,  God, 
My  joyful  voice  shall  sing,         ,    • 
And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  Kiag. 

«        • 

\  Twas  his  right-hand  that  sbapM  our  cia^ . 

And  wrought  tliis  liuman  frame ; 
But  froni  bis  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God,  " 
And  worship  with  our  tongues : 

We  «laim  some  kindred  with  dk  skitt, 
And  Join  th*  angelic  sbtigs.  '     f 


B.  IL  HTUN  72.  481 

4  liet  grovliDg  beasts  of  every  shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing. 
And  roeks,  and  trees,  and  fires,  and  mm, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Te  planets,  to  his  honour  shine ; 

And  wheels  of  nature  roll ; 
Praise  him  io  your  nnwearyM  courfe  ' 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  oar  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills, 
And  his  anbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills* 

HYMN7S.    CM.  [«1 

The  Lord?*  day  ;  or^  (he  nsurredion  tfCkri/t, 
1  TITJSST  morning;  whose  young  dawniaig 
J3  Behold  our  rising  God  ,*  [cayi 

« That  saw  him  trittmpHQ  o'er  the  dmt, 
And  leave  his  last  abode  1 

H  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 
The  dear  Kedeemer  lay, 
TiH  the  revolving  skies  had  brought     * 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  foiree 

dDo  hold  our  God  in  vain ; 
The  sleeping  Conqneror  arose^ 
And  bnrst  Iheir  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  Almighty  Lotd, 

These  sacred  boors  we  pay ; 
And  loud  hosannas  Shall  proeltii* 
TIte  triumph  of  the  day. 

$  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise   '    ' 
^  To  oar  victorious  King : 
H  B 


482  HTHN  ««»  74.         9.11. 

i    het  heaven  and  earth,  and  roGk%  and  hm 

*        With  glad  hoeannas  ring.]  ,       

/_  HYMN  T^    €.  M.  p] 


1  T  TENCE  from  mvaort.  saA  thonyhta  ht« 
L   XJL  And  lepLve  me  to  aty  joys ;      rgone, 
]M^  tongue  shall  triumph  m  ray  God, 
.^Ad  make  a  joy&l  noise- 

ft  DvknesB'and  doubts  had.  v&Pdtay  ojndi 
And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears. 
Till  sovereign  graise,  with  shidiag  rtfjo. 
Dispelled  my  gloomy  fears. 

S^Oh!  what  inunertal- jeyfl  I  fellj 
And  rai^tntflB  all  divine*— 
When  Jesus  told  me^^  tiMu  his^ 
AML  my  beliwed  mine. 

4'  I»  vain  the  temptet*  fHg^ts  m^  seulj 
And  breaks  my  peaioe  Invain ; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviear^  of  tiiy  (kce^ 
Revives,  my  joysagain* . 

♦"  HYMjrn.  s. M.  [b] 

S^pfnHifuefirom  a  stn$e  of  divine  goodntss ; 

or^  a  tamphtmi  of  ingraHhuk. 
1      TS  thie.  the- kind  letnra^  * 

X  And  these  the  thanks  «e  ewia, 
^u9  to  abuse  eternal  lore. 
Whence  all  eUr  blessings  flow  1 

8      Tq<V(»ha#:a,sl«i¥bo0Afiamo 

Has  sin redue'dour  mind !  ' 

Whaiati»iii^  rebeIUoM» wrsfis2«as  w^ 
And  God  as  $Uangely  kind  2 
$.     [Onn^^bidS)4he;«qn       ,.  r 

Shed  his  Fey,^vj|igiM^8 ;  .-  •;  -    •  • 
•   • «       •  •■ 


B.  II.  HYMix  7o.  4S3 

For  us  the  skies  their  circles  ruo^ 
Tojengtbea  out  our  days. 

4  Iftfs  hffutet  obey  Ibcv  God, 
And  bow  their  oecics  to  men : 

JBat  we,,  more  base,  more  brutish  tliiag% 
Reject  bis  easy  reign.] 

5  Tum^tnm  os,  mighty  Gtid;, 

^      An4  mould  our  ^ouls  afresh;.      [stoie, 
Bfseak.  sovereign  grace,  these  hearla  of 
Ana  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

6.      Ij6t  old  ingFRtitbde 

Provcke  our  weeping  ^yes ; 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  &U, 
-  Let  houcly  thanks  aris^. 

"  HYBfN  75.  C.  M.  pJ] 

SpirUmdi  mid  etenmifay  ;  or;  tht  hmlifm  tiMim  . 

1  X?RPK  tfate^  ray  6od,  my  joys  shall  Vise, 
M?  And  rwi  etemay^rouodB, 
Beyond  the  linuts  of  the  ski^s^ 
And  all  created  bounds. 

S  The  holjF  triumphs  of  my  scwA 
'    Shall  death  itself*  oittbrave^ 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind,. 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

$  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesvm  i«tgM| 
In  heaven's  namtaknir'd:  spacer  . 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
Tir  pleasure,  and  in  praise* 

4  Milliena  of  yeai's  my  wond'ri&g  eywi 
Shall  o^er tb(f  beaatiesmiie; 
And  .endless  ages  VU  adore    ,^ 
The  glories  of  thy  love* 


484  HYMN  76.  B.n. 

5  [Sweet  Jesus !  every  smile  of  Uiine 

8haU  fresh  eadearments  bring, 
.    Jknd  thoasaod  tastes  of  new  detight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

6  Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  stfttl 

TJp  to  thy  blest  abode; 
Fly.  ibir  mv  spirit  longs  to  st^ 
;  ily  Saviour,  and  my  God.] 


HYMN  76.    C.  Jf.  1*1 

The  resurredion  and  atoennon  cfC&rUt, 
I  TTOS ANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 
Jll  Who  cloth'd  himself  in  clay  ; 
Bater'd  the  iron  gates  of  deatbi 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

%  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 
Since  our  Immanuel  rose ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 
And  spoiPd  our  hellish  foes.  * 

d  See,  how  the  Conqu'rer  mounts  aloft. 
And  to  his  Father  6ies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  1I»A,    ' 
And  triumph- in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reign;^    . 

And  scatters  blessings  down; 
Our  Jesus  fiHs  the  middle  seat 
Of  the  celesthil  tiffotte.  *      *^ 

5  [Raise  your  devetion,  mortal  toti^iieS« 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode ; 
S^eet  be  the  accents  of  y#iir  Gongs 
To  our'iBQaniate.Oo4v 

«  Bright  angels,  strike  ybtir  ToadestBtnng^ 
Your  sweet^t  votce^  njaf^  i^ 


3«  n«         HTMN  77,  78.  485 

Let  heaveo,  and  ail  created  things, 
Sound  our  ImiuanuePs  praise.] 

HYMN  rr.   1.  M.  [♦] 

The  ChrittiaTk  warfare.  ^ 

1  QTANB  up,  my  apiil,  sbake  oKihj  fears, 
O  And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Wh^re  /hy  great  Captain-Saviour'fi  gone. 

t  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course ;     ' 
Bat  bell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  ; 
Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross, 
'And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

d  [What  tho'  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite  ? 
[Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 
To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  TThat  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel ! 
Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.] 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  ^qfte; 
There  peace  and  joy  eterual  rei^i. 
And  gUtt'ring  robes  for  conquerors  W^l. 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crowp, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace,  , 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies) 
Join  to  my  glorious  leader's  prdise. 

HYMN  -78.    C.  M.    .  O 

RedempHim  bnf  CktitL 
:^N  tlie  first  parents  of  our  rac«- 
^beiPd,  mvi  lQ3t  their  Qfod, 


'W% 


496  HTMN  79^  &B. 

And  the  infection  of  their  eia 
Had  tainted  all  oar  blood ',  ~ 

S  Infinite  pity  toneli'd. the  hm% 
Of  the  eternal  Son ; 
])e9jceiidlng  from  the  heavenly  oOQHy 
He  left  his  Fatfaei's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  Glory  ihwir 
.  His  most  divine  array ; 

And  wrapt  his  Godhead  in  a  ve^ 
Of  our  iofenor  clay. 

4  His  living  power,  and  dying  Iffv^ 

Redeem'd  uabappy  men ; 
And  rais'd  tfae  xuins  of  our  ra^ 
To  life  and  God  again. 

• 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  ^^isb  and  a^at 

We  joyfully  resign ; 
Blest  Jesus,  i^ke  us  for  thy  own. 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honour  shall  fprever  he 

The  business  of  our  days; 
Forever  riiall  our  thankM  tong;iie9i 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

»  ■    "  > 

.  HYMN  79.    C.  M-  (^) 

Praise  to  ike  Redeemtr, 

1  -piiUNCD  in  a  gulf  of  dark  def  j»ftir. 
XT  We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  bop9| 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

S  With  pitying  eyes,  the  PHnoe  of  Gvie« 
Beheld  eur  helpless  grief; 
^e  saw-^-and  (O  amasifls  1*^*  0 
He  ra«  to  onr  relief 


B.n.  HTMN8».  48T 

3  I>ow^ii  from  tbft  shining  seats  abo>7e 

"With  joyful  Wte  he  fled, 
£nter'cl  the  ^mve^  in  mortal  llesbi 
And  dwelt  among  the  deid* 

4  H«  spoIlM  the  powers  of  darkness  thnf » 

And  brake  our  iron  chains ; 
Jesus  has  freed  onr  i^ptfre  soolg 
IProm^rerlasting  pains. 

5  ££n  vain  the  b&Hed  prinee  of  hell. 

His  eursed  projects  tries ; 
"We^  that  were  doom'd  his  endless  slaregi . 
Are  raisM  above.the  skies.] 

6  Oh !  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  lulls 

Their  lasting  siience  'break, 
Jbid  all  harmonioits  haman  tongnes 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak* 

7  [Yes,  we  Wrlll  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord ; 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame : 
Hosanna  round  the  spacious  efiirth, 
To  thine  adored  tiame  I 

8  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys ; 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold : 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notet| 
His  love  ean  no'er  be  told.] 

HTMN  SO.    8.  M.  f«l 

GtxPt  avful  povoer  and  goodness. 

A      fVa.  I  the  Almighty  Lord ! 
^     V^  How  matchless  is  his  power  t 
Trenble,  O  earth,  beneath  his  word, 
While  tdl  the  heavens  adore.  .  . 

t     "Let  proud  Imperious  kings 
Bow  low  befoto  his  thnma ! 


48«  H3PHN  ai.  B«  IL 

Crouch  to  his  feet,  ye  haoghty  UiingB^ 
Or  he  shall  tread  y<m  down. 

3      Abo^e  the  skiee  he  reigm, 
*  And,  with  aamaiDg  btowSi 
He  deals  imuffismble  pma» 
On  hts  rebellioiis  foes. 

i     Yet,  etreHasting  Ood, 

Vfe  love  to  sp^  thf  praise : 
Thy  sceptre's  e«|UBl  tto  thy  rod^ 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace* 

_  •  ■  • 

5      The  arms  of  mighty  love 

]>efeadoarZiiiNi  weU;     - 
.    And  heavenly  mercy  walls  us  lomid 

¥rbm  Bahyloo  and  helL 

€      Salvation  to  the  King 
Who  stta  eiidifoaM  above : 
rhus  we  adore  the  God  o^t  might, 
And  bless  Idle  Qod  of  love. 

HYMN 81.    CM.  (•) 

X)ur  tin  th€  cause  of  CkrUP*  dea^ ' 
i    A  ND  now  the  scales  have  left  flUBeoyni^ 
xX  Now  I  b^in  loaee: 
Oh  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  ( 
What  murd^iKms  ^ings  they  bal 

9  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  honL 
Th^t  thy  fair  bo^  tore? 
Horisters, that  stained  Ihose  beav«yy 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  1 

9  Was  it  for  erimes  that  I  had  done, 
,        My  dearest  Ix)rd  was  slain  ; 
When  justice  seizM  God's  onlv  Soft.* 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  f 


B.  11.  '  HYMN  8^  489 

4  Forgive  my  giiiit,  O  Prince  of  Peace ! 

I'll  wouiul  my  God  do  more ; 
Slenee  from  my  heart,  ye.  sias  be  goue^ 
For  Jesus  I  adore. 

5  I^mish  me,  Lord,  wtih  heavenly  amiB  ' 

From  grace's  magazine, 

And  Pil  proclaim  eteroal  war 

With  every  darliog  sin. 

.     HYMN  82.  C.  M.  PI 

Redemption  and  protedionfrom  ipmitu4 
^itemiet* 

t,     A  RISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  poweri^, 
J:\.  And  triumph  ia  my  God ;. 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  prodaim 
His  ^Idrtotts  grace  abroad. 

2  He  rais'd  nie  from  th6  deeps  of  sin, 
The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fix'd  my  standing  more  seeure 
(Than  Hwas  before  1  fell. 

S^^e  airms  of  everlasting  love 
Beneath  my  dbul  be  plac'd. 
And  on  the  Rock  of  Ages  set 
Hy  slipp'ry  footsteps  fast. 

4  The^dty  of  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  wali'd  around  with  grace  ;> 
'  Aalvation  hr  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  dpite, 

And  all  his  legions  roar : 
Almighty  mercv  guards  my  life. 
And  bounds  big  ra^ng  power. 


490  HTMN  8j},  ^  B.  K. 

6  ^ise,  my  soul ;  awake,  nty  voice. 
And  tuees  of  pleasure  siog : 
Iiood  iianellijati*  shall  addr^ 
31  y  Saviour  and  my  IQng. 

mrKK  8S.    C  Hf.  («) 

^nfcejwjtion  And  eacaA'aifton  ^jfCSbuf . 
i  rpHUS  saith  the  Baler  oTtlb^  8kie»— 
Ml  **A«vake,  my  drendfuiavord: 
^  Aynke,  my  vratb,  and  smHe  the  mai^ 
•*  My  idHow,^'  saHh  ti^  Lord. 

S  'Vengeance  Teii«lhf)d  the  draid  wimtiii, 
And,  armed,  down  she  flies : 
Jeans  'lobinits  V  his  Fatherla  hanjt^ 
And  b^wi  iiis  head,  and  dies. 

S  But,  dhl  the  wisdom  and  the  graM, 
That  join  with  vengeanoe  noiw  t 
He  diet  <lo  save  oUr  gniUy  race* 
And  yet  h0  viBes  ioQ. 

4  A  person  so  divine  was  ht, 
who  gelded  to  he  slain, 
That  he  could  give  his  soul  away^  . 
And  take  his  life  again.    * 

9  Live,  gloriottff  Ijord,  and  reign  on  h%4i  ^ 
jLe^  every  natiOQ  sing, 
And  angels  sound,  with  endless  jof(. 
The  havifMir  andthe  King. 

BTMN  «4.    S.  M.  [♦] 

^      /^9J^E»  ^  harmonious  tongues, 
r«.V,.   •^^  noblest  imisic  bring :     . 
fia  Christ,  the  everlasiing  God, 
And  Christ,  ihe  man,  w%  suig*      ' 


B.  If.  HYMW85.  491 

2       XeH  botv  he  took  our  flesh, 
To  t^ke  away  oar  gaiU ; 
6in%iiht6eu:  4ro)»s  of  sacred  bkud. 
That  hellish  mofueMem  split. 

3*      [Alas !  the  cruet  spear 

Went  deep  Into  his  sidel  » 

Ali^  :!6hb>ridi  (hod  of  |mr|»le  gore 
Their  mnrd^ns  weapons  ilyM^ 

4  Ttie  waves  of  swelling  grier 
TMd  o'er  his  bosom  roll ; 

And  mootttaii^s  ofvloiightywradi 
Lay  heavy  on  %iis  soul.] 

5  Down  to  tlie  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  Ifte  awfdl  head ; 

Tet  he  arose  ^o  ISt«  and  reign 
When  detflh  Itself  4s  4ead. 

6  ,  No  more  the  Tiloody  spear. 

The  cross  and  nail  no  more ; 
For  hcfll  itself  i^ak^  iiit  bis  namer, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

7  There  the  lEledeemer  fills 

.  High  on  his  Father*s  throne ; 
The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
•  And  smiles  upon  Ids  Son. 

V      There  Ids  full  glories  shine 
With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saintts/'  and  angels'  eyes 
To  ^everlasting  ^ays. 

H¥MN85.    CM.  ^^) 

Strfficiencif  rf  pardon. 

I  TJITWY  does  your  face,  ye  hnmb!e  souls. 
W   Those  mournfttl  colours  -wreai 


40S  '  HTHN  36.  B.  IL 

If  bat  doubts  Bfe  these  that  waste  jaat 
Ami  nourish  your  despair?  [fiuth 

2  What  though  your  nnm'rous  nns  exceed 
The  Starr  that  fill  the  skies, 
Aad,  aiming  at  th*  eternal  throne, 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise  ?  ^ 

5  What  though  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 
The  wide  creatioa  swell, 
And  hath  its  curs'd  foundations  laidl  . 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell? 

4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows 

Of  never  failing  grace ! 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veini 
The  sacred  flood  increase ! 

5  It  rises  high,  and  drowns  the  hilld^ 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound :        ,    ,. 
Now,  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins,        ^ 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grafit 

That  buries  all  eur  faults,      > 
And  pard'ning  blood,  that  fWdls  iborm 
Our  follies  and  our  tfaoaghts. 

HYMN  86.    C.  M.  («) 

Freedom  from  sm  and  misery  m  /^«cti« 

i  f\^^  >iM>  alAS !  how  strong  they.be'! 
V-/  And  like  a  violent  sea, 
They  break  dnr  duty,  Lord,  to  thse,     • 
And  hurry  us  away. 

i  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise!  ' 
How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 

^  But  death  shall  land  our  wearysoiilft  *    c 
Safe  on  the  heavenivtiiore.  ' 


B.  n.  HYMN  87.  4dS 

3  'There,  to  fulfil  his  9weei  commanils,, 

Our  speedy  feet  tfaall  move ; 
I9b  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal. 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  Tbere  shall  we  Bit^  and  sin^,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace : 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts, 
And  imile  in  every  face. 

5  Forever  his.  dear  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue ; 
And  Jesus,  ^nd  salvation  be 
^      The  close  of  every  song. 

'^         HYMN  8T.    C.  K.  Ip) 

The  dimm  glories  above  our  comprehmtion^ 

ITTov  wondrous  great,how  glorious  bright 
XX  Must  our  Creator  be ! 
ffho  dwells  amidst  the  dasvling  light 
Of  vast  infinity ! 

S  Our  soaring  spirits  upwai^  rise 
.    ^w!rd  the  celestial  thrcHie : 
Fain  would  we  see  the  blessed  Tamibs, 

U  .   Andthe  Almighty  One. 

^^nr  reasoi^  stretches  all  its  wfng3^  ^ 

.  And  climbs  a^ove  the  skies ; 
>    l^ut  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 
Our  grovMiflg  reason  lies !  * 

4  [Lord,  here  w^  bend  our  humble  souls; 

And  awfully  adore : 
For 'the  weak  pinibns  of  our  minds 
Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more.] 

5  Thy  ^ries  infinitely  rise  .  .    '^ 

Above  our  lab'ring  tongue ; 


4M  HYMN  88, 89.  ».  K 

In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 
To  form  aniottpal  soog. 

6  [Ln  lumibie  notes  onr  foith  adores 
L       The  great  mysterious  Kiag-^ 
'    While  angels  strain  their  nobler  j^wqis, 
'And  sweep  th'  unmortai  string.}- 

mfM^rsa.  cm.         ^ 

Sabation,        ^ 
1  QALYATI0N I  oh,  the  joy&a  SDimd ! 
t    O  'Tis^  pleasure  to  our  ears : 
A  soirereigp  balm  for  every  xwand^ 
A  cordial  for  ear  feajrs. 

2-  Bnry**  in  sorrow,  and  in  sin,     . 
At  heU'ft  dfark  doo^  we  la5c : 
..Bui  we  aviae  b^  grade  divine 
To.  see  a  hearenly  da^* 

3  SalvatiosJ  letthe  edio-fly 
'      Thtt  s^pBiAsQa  wptft  around^, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skjr 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound; 

BYMN.Bft^    G.M.  (») 

Qtrisfs-  vkiofy^  over  Sttktiu 
1  TTOS  ANN  A  to  oii  r  «OBqa'i»ag  Kipg  ^ 
XX' The  prince  of  darkness  flies  ^ 
!His  trofl^a  rash  heietdlong  down  to  heV, 
lilke  lightning  from  the  skies. 

^  There  bound  in  drains  the  lions  rosjc, 
And  fright  the  rescu'd  sheep : 
But  heavy  har^  confine  their  power 
And  malice  to  the  deep;     ^ 

^  Holianna  to  our  conquering  Sin^l 
>    All  haxl^  incarnate  love  J 


4«6  MYmS  m.  B.0* 


HYMNW.   -CM.  (*) 

• 

The  glory  of  Christ  in  humen, 

1  i^H,  the  delights,  the  heavenly  jo^ 
\J  The  glories  of  the  olace, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  hems 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace ! 

S  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
fiitsmiliDg  on  his  brow ; 
And  all  the  gloKioiis  ranks  above 
At  hubibfe  distance  bow. 

5  [Priooes  to  his  imperial  name    . 
Bend  their  bright  sceptres  dowm; 
Hominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 
To  scie  him  wear  th6  crown. 

k  Archangels  sound  his.  lofty  pnnse 
Throngb  every  ^eaveolysjtreet:. 
And  Jay  their  highest  honoors  dowft 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

5  Those  soft,  those  blessed  feet  of  his, 
That  Onfie  rude  iron  tone. 
High,  on  a  throne  of  light  they  stand, 
And  all  the  saints  adore.*^ 

€  Hhs  head,  the  dear  majestic  head, 
That'CrAei  thorns  did  wound, 
■See  what  immortai  glories  shinei 
And  circle  it  around  I 

7  This  is  the  Man,  th'  ex&Ited  Mao, 
Whom  wd,  nnseen,  ador^ ; 
But^  when  our  ^es  bcdu^  b\&  face^ 
Our  hearts  sball  love  him  more.. 

8*  [Lord !  how  our  souls  arc  sll  on  fire 
To  see  tl>y  Mest  abode? 


Ottr  (oDgBM  rejoioe  in  times  of  praiM 
Tb  oar  incarnate  God !] 

9  Aod  while  our  faith  enjo^  the  lights  ^ 
Ife  long  td  leave  our  clay ; 
And  wish  thy  fiery  eharlots.  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away. 

HYMN 92.    CM,  ^} 

Vte  cbureh  mmd^  ^nd  her  entmiu  ditappHAi^ 
ed;  0r,  Mittranufr^m  trmt9n, 

SHOUT  to  the  liord,  and  let  our  joys 
Through  the  whole  nation  run : 
Ite  western  skies,  resound  the  nD!i|6 
Beyond  the  rising  sun. 

Thee,  mighty  God,  ou^  souls  adrotie ; 

Thee,  our  glad  voiceS  sing ;  ^   . 

Ajiii  join  mitt  the  cel^mf  >Mr,    -" 

To  praise  th'  eternal  King.         "^ 

Vhy  power  the  whole  creation  ruled; 

Add,  on  the  starry  skies, 
its  smiling  ai  the  weak  ilesigiis      *' 

Thine  envioaB  foes  ^e^ise. 

hy  9corn  derides  their  ffeeble  rtge^ 
And,  with  ah  awful  frown, 
lings  v«st,Goiiftisioa  on  tMr  ptots^ 
And  sbakea  their  fiabel  4owbw 

'heii'secret  fires  in  cave^its Jajr; 
Ad4  we  the  Verifies}  -• 

It  gloomy  eavertis  stvoye  ift  i^a. 
To  'scape  a(I  setkrchiiig  e>^  . 

eir  dark  designs  w«re«ai.re«^«d^ 
riwirtreasoii»«I|  beteray'ttri      -.r 
lise  to  the  JUjpd,  v/hfi  broke  thp  «P^»  . 
rjieir  cursed  ha,p48  bad  leiAl.  . .  *.     . 

I  1 


MS  HTMirsS.         B.1I. 

7  In  vain  the  bosy  sons  of  bell 
Still  new  rebellions  try ; 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  nge, 
»Ani  yex  away,  and  die. 

ft  Almighty  grace  defends  oar  land 
From  their  malicious  power: 
Then  let  us  with  united  songs 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

BTMN  95.    S.  M.  [*; 

*     God  aU,  and  in  all.    Psalm  Ixxiii.  t5. 

t   .  TV/T^  ^^^  ™y  ^'^®»  ™y  ^^^% 

irl  To  thee,  to  thee  1  call; 
"^  I  cannot  liv^etf  thou  remote, 
For  thou  art  ^i  in  aii. 

ft  [Thy  shSnipg  grace  can  cheer 
This*  dungeon  where  I  di^ell : 
Ti^  pacadise,  when  thou  art  here ; 
If  tbou  depart,  'tis  hell.  * 

$     The  smtlings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  thef  are ! 
Tw  beawfi  to  rest  m  thine  embraee, 
And  kio  where  else  but  there. 

4  To  thee,  and  thee  afone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss ;  '  i 

They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne,'    ' 

And  dwell  where  Jfesus  is. 

5  N<»t  all  the  harps  ab^nre 
C^n  make  a  heavenly  |>la(Bi^ 

If  0o<l  his  residenoe  remove,* 
Or  bufr  coneetti  his  £ice^] 

«;    ^6r  earth,  nor  all  the  sky,  » 

-    Canonedefightaflimlr  * 


B'.tl.  HYMN  94.  49* 

No,  not  a  drop  of  reaj  joy. 
Without  thy  presence,  LorJ. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love. 

Where  all  my  pleasures  ro!! ; 
The' circle  where  idy  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

[To  thee  my  spirits  6y, 

With  infinite  desire; 
And  yet  how  far  Irom  thee  I  lie. 

Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  higher.] 

^_i_j,^ji  _  „  Ml     L     I  lull      I     I    -fTTTi — \ — I — r-r^-^T^ 

HYMN  94.    C.  M.  (*) 

God  tny  only  Jiapj^utss,     Vsilm  Ixxiii*  ^« 

1   "|\/rY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
JLtJL  My  everlasting  all  I 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, ' 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

ft  [Wbit  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 
And  this  inferior  clod! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joy8  J 
There's  nothing  like  my  Ood«] 

5  [In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  son, 
Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

4  And  whilst  upon  my  refttless  bed 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll,  * 

If  my  Bdeemer  shews  his  head,- 

'Xis  mornibg  with  my  soul.] 

5  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth,  and  friends, 

And  health,  and  safe  abode ; 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  thiag^i. 
But  they  are  not  my  Ood. 


900       HYKmis:    '      &K 

%.How  vain  a  toy  iii  gHtt^Hng  wefelth, 
'"    If  ODi$e  compared  to  fliee ! 
Or  mA»VB  my  saiety^or  my  Mdtb,- 
Qr  all  my  frietids  to  me? 

7  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth,  ' 
-  ~Aa4€alPdtbB8tars  ray  own, 
4    Without  thy  grai^  an^  thyself, 
*       I  iv«re  a  wietch  vndone. 

,^  Let  others  stretch  the!  rarms  like  seaa. 
And  grasp  in  aH  Che  shore ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thyTace^ 
And  I  desire  ^q  more. 

: — ^— — ^- — .   ■     '  ■■ 

HYMN  95.    C.  M.  -  [b] 

'   Look'  on  km  w^m  they  pterced^  and  mount 
I  TNFlNITRgrief!  amazing  wo  r 
X  Behold  my  bleeding  Lord ! 
Hell  and  the  Jews  conspired  bis  deatli^ 
And  ua'd  the  Roman  swords 

^  Ok !  the  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  paift 
My  dear  Redeemer  hore,- 
When  knotty  whips,  and  jagged  tiiocns, 
His  sacred Irady  tore! 

3  Bat  knotty  whips  and  jag^d  tfaorm^ 
Xn  vain  do  I  accuse ; 
In  valu  I  blame  the  Roman  hands,  ^  • 
.  An|l  the  more  spiteful  Jews* 

#  *Twer«  you,  my  sins,  my  eniel  sinv 
BBs  chief  tormentors  were  i 
Bach  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail^ 
>      And  unbelief  the  spear.  %^ 

^  Twarc  you  Aat  pull'd  th^  vengmti^B^Bowl 
Upon  his  giiiltHtsflifatatt  - 


B.  IE        HYMN  •«,  W.  fiW 

Break,  bf^ak*  wy  heart-rs>h»  buret  inioe.' 
And  let  mytorrow*  bleed.      .  .  l«y**» 
6  Strike,  urightygraoei  my  flinty  «owl, 
.  Tin  melting  waters. flow, 
Anil  <|^p  repentance  drown  mine  eyes 
In  undts&^mbled  wo !    _      ^       ^ 

*    HYMN  96.  C.  M.  M 

ffisHnguishir^  lovt ;  or,  angp/t  jawwW  on* 

1  TiniO WN  headlong  from  thrfr  natite  skw 
Uf  The  rebcUangels  fell, 
And  thunder-bolts  of  flaming  wratH 
.  Pursued  them  deep  to  belL 

ft  Down  from  the  top  of  eai;tbly  bUst, 
.-     Rebellion?  min  was  buorlM; 
And  Je8aS"stoopM  beneath  the  grave» 
To  reach  a  sinking  world. 

S  Ob,  love  of  infinite  d^ree^ 
Unmeasorable  grace '     ^ 
Must  Heaven's  eternal  Dii^Jing  die, 
To  save  a  trait'rous  racer 

4  Must  ftni^ls  sink  forever  do^n,. 

And  burn  in  quenchless  fir^, 
li^hile  God  forsakes  his  shining  tBrone, 
:    To  raise  us  wretches  higher?  1 

5  Oh,  for  this  lov^  leli  earth  and  ski«» 

With  hallelujahs  ring,         *     : 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  toligaei 
'  An  hallelujahs  sing!  ^  ^ 

HYMN  97.*  U  M.  n 

The  9Ctnie,     :  -^ 

tsiAiW  heaven  the  sinning  an|el»  f«I, 
Aji4  wr«M??^^«?*  cbMO^  »e«*w«  J 


502  HYACT  98.  2.  E 

But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  bis  blisB, 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  cfowb  I 

9.  Araaziog  works  of  sovere'iga  grace. 
That  could  dlstioguish  rcibels  so ! 
Our  guilty  treasons  call'd  aloud 
For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

S  To  thee,  to  the«,  Almighty  Love, 
Our  flouis,  ourselveSf  our.  all  we  pay  i 
MHIions  of  toogues  shall  sound  tky  pfaia 
On  the  bright  hills  of  hearenly  day* 

■  mill  I  II  ■  I  .  .1  >   I      I  ■    I      II       ■■      I    ■         i»^—i — ^— ^i^— 

HYMN  98.    C.  M.  ^k) 

Hardnest  of  hearl  cowpiained  of. 

1  IV/TY  heart,  how  dreadfbl  bard  it  is! 
JJfJL  How  heavy  here  it  lies; 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast. 

Just  like  a  rock  of  ice ! 

2  Sin,  like  a  rkging  tyrant,  sHs 

Upon  hiii  flinty  throne ; 
And  every  grace  lies  bury'd  deep^ 
Beneat)  J  tills  heart  of  stone. 

S  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 
Or  taste  the  joys  above !    • 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  fSuth, 
And  chills  my  flaming  lave. 

A  When' smiling  merty  OMirts  my  sool 
With,  all  its  heavenly  charms. 
This  stubbOTB,  this  lelentless  thins. 
WoaJd  thnut  it  from  mine 


5  A^inst  the  thudders  of  thy  Word 
Rebellious  I  have  stood ; 
My  heart,  it  shakes  not  at  the  wratk 
And  terrors  of  a  CK>d. 


9.  It  BT1IN99.  MS 

6  Dev  fiavionr,  6tec|p  this  roak  of  mioe 
Tn  thine  own  cnmson  f ea ! 
None  but  a  bath  of  blo6d  ^vine 
Caa'melt  the  flint  away. 

HYMN  99.    C.  M.  (•) 

The  book  of  (hiPs  deertet» 
1  T  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  \h 
Jut  Abas'd  before  their  Ood ; 
"Whate'er  bis  sovereign  voice  has  foni'd 
He  governs  with  a  nod. 

$  [Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 
Were  into  motion  brought. 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  eom« 
Stood  present  to  ^lis  thought. 

S  There's  not  a  sparrow,  or  a  worn, 
But's  fouhd  in  his  deerees ; 
He  raises  mooarchs  to  their  thrones. 
And  sinks  them  as' he  please.] 

4  If  light  attend  the  coarse  I  run, 

'TIS  he  provides  those  rays ;  ' 

And  tis  his  hand  that  hidps  my  eon, 
If  darkness  doud  my^  days. 

5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  eonoem'd, 

Nor  vainly  long  to  see,  * 
|n  volumes  of  his  deep  deerees. 
What  months  are  writ  for  me. 

d  When  he  reveals  the  book'  of  Jife, 
Oh,  may  I  read  ipy  name 
^Unoagst  the  chosen  of  his  love, 
The  fol'wers  of  the  liambi 


m       wnmm.        ru 

BTMNIOQ.    Ii.M.  (b) 

^f%e  pfvienee  of  Chriti  it  Vie  lift  ofmif  movL 

1  TJOIf  fuU  of  angoisl^  b  the^tiuN^bt, 
Xx  Bow  it  (Ustracts  and  teart  my  bavt, 
If  Ood,  at  Ib3^  mV  aoYereign  Judgs, 
fiboold  frown,  and  bid  m/  Boiil  depart  S 

ft  Lord,  wben  I  qoit  fbis  earthly  sta^,* 
ffbere  tiball  I  fly  but  to  thy  breast. 
For  I  have  sougot  bo  other  home* 
For  I  have  leamM  no  other  rest^ 

5  i  cannot  live  eonleDted  hit^  ^ 

'  Withouit  some  gliinpses  of  thy  Cace  i 
And  lieaven,  without  thy  presence  thlV8t> 
^  Would  be  a  dark  and  tireflome  plaoa^ 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  ^y^  ; 
And  hold  my  thoqghts  aside  from  tlMi 
The  ShiaiD^jiours  of  cheerful  light  ^ 
Art  LcMig  and  tedious  ydars  to  me, 

1^  And  if  no  evening  visit's  paid 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soi4»    . 
How  dull,  the  night !  how  sa^  the  thadjfl 
How  moflirnfully  the  minutes  roU! 


6  This  flesh  of  nuoe  mi^t  leaca  as 
To  live,  vet  part  with  ail  myi>hiQd  i 
To  fareatie,  whea  vital  air  is  gone. 
Or  thrire  and  grow  without,  my  food. 

7  rOtfist  ii  mr  light,  my  life,  my  <ai«^ 
My  blessed  hope,  my  bsav^y^priBft  s 
3>earer  tluui  all  my  passipns  are. 

My  lunbs,  my  bowels,  or  mine  ey^  * 

<  The  strings  that  twine  about  ii^.bsu«b 
^orkrei  and  vaelm  loi^.tear  tbott  «ir| 


Li:  HYMN  101.  m9 

Sut  tbey  dm  nev^er^  imver  ^art, 

iV^itb  tbeir  dear,  hold  of  Christ,  my  lov<»J 

My  God !  and  can  a  humb]e  child, 
rhst  loves  thee  wilh  a  flame  so  high, 
Be  cv*er  (Voiii  thy  fece  exii'd. 
Without  {he  pity  of  thine  eye? 

Impossible !  for  thine  own  hands 
Have  ty'd  my  lieart  so  fftst  to  thee ! 
AHA  in  thy  boolt  the  promise  stftnds, 
That  ivhere  tho\i  art,  thy  friends  must  he*] 

RYMN  101.    C.  M.  {*) 

Thit  world^t  thru  dmf  temptations, 

WHEN,  in  the  li^ht  of  faith  divine, 
We  look  on  thmgs  bflQw, 
Hofidar,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy,         * 
*  How  viaio  and  dangerous  too !       • 

t  [Honour's  a  pufi*  of  noisy  breath; 
Tet  men  expose  their  bloody 
And  venture  everlasting  death,  ^ 

To  gain  that  airy  good. 

5  iHiiTst  others' starve  the  nobfer  mind, 
And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  xeb  the  serpent  of  his  food, 
V  UHhilge  a  sordid  lust.] 

4  The  pleairares  that  allure  our  sfensr, 
Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls ; 
There'sbttt  a  drop  of  dat'ring sweety 
, And  dasb'd  with  bitter  howls. 

*S  God  is- mine  all^ufficient  good, 
>  My  portion  and  my  ehoree  ; 
IbhiaijDy  vaei  de^res  ar»  41^"^* 
And  sit  my}  ^gusstm  f^jplflar 


M8         HTHN  102,  103.         B.II 

6  In  vain  the  world  aocosis  mine  ear. 
And  tempts  my  heart  anew ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 

— ^^h^M^w^— ^—i^— ^-^        ■■■■■■■■  I  I        ^^M^^^i1<^—l^i—» 

HYMjST  102.    L.  M.  [•] 

A  happy  resurrecium. 

1  IVT^i  ^'1  repine  at  de^tb  no  more, 
Jl^   But  with  a  cheerful  gasp,  resi^ 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave 
These  dying,  withering  Kmbs  of  mii|^ 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh. 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust, 
3f  y  God  shaH  raise  roy  frame  anew. 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

S  Break,  sacred  raorniug,  through  the  skies, 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day  ; 
Cdt  short  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come! 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay. 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see  i 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face ; 

And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 
Where  God  has  shed  his  richest  grace. 

5  Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love. 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay  ; 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys. 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day.] 

r  —  II 

HYMN  103.    C.  M.»  [•] 

ChrisSs  conminion,    John  iii.  16,  IT. 
1  /^OME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
Vy  With  new  melodious  songs ; 
Come,  tender  to  almighty  grace 
.   The  trlhote  of  youi*  tongues.   * 


n.  HTMN  104.  507 

do  stfaDge,  so  boundless- wm  the- love 

That  pity'il  dyiag  meii. 
The  Father  Kent  his  equal  Son 

To  give  tbem  life  a^n. 

Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  armM 

With  a  revenging  rod ;    . 
No  hard  coramiseion  to  perform 

The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 
And  wrath  forsook  the  throne. 

When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  camei 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

I  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  woMndfl* 
And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry : 
Tru^t  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name. 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  sonit 
Accept  thine  offerM  grace ; 
We  bless  tie  gceat  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  prai/ie. 


HYMN  104.    S.  M.  [♦] 

Th^  same* 

i      n  AISB  your  triumphant  soogB  ' 
fV  To  an  immortal  tune ; 
Iiet  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deedi 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

t     Siog  how  eternal  Love  ^ 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bid  b!m  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3     His  band  no  thunder  bears, 
Ko  ttnor  clothes  hit  brow ; 


MB  HtMN  1051  K 1. 

No  bcflts  to  drive  oar  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  fiames  betow. 

4  ''Twas  mercy  fill^tl  the  throne. 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons  Urn 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  yoar  tears, 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 

Bow  to  the  Bceptve  of  his  love. 
And  take  the  ofier'd  peace* 

6  I«Ofd,  we  obey  thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  hiunble  claim 

To  the  salvation  thou  hast  fapoan^t, 
.  And  love  and  praise  thy  iNune*    . 

HYMN  105.'   CM.  [b] 

'^kpeiUantefiowingfrom  the  paiitnet  of  Qti. 

1     A  NB  are  we  wretches  yet  aliv^^ 
J\,  And  dare  we  yet  li^t? 
^s  boondless,  'tis  amaanng  Iot^ 
That  bears  us  up  fmcn  hell  I  . 

S  The  burden  of  our  weighty  gd|1t 
Would  sink-  us  doWn  to  flames ; 
And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  abofps,. 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries,  FMfearf 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays  r 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath^ 
-  And  weary  out  his  gmce? 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abos'd  thy  toi«u 

Too  long  Indulg'd  onr  flSn ; 
Onr  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  «i# 
What  rebels  wa  fiate  f^eii}.       -    ' 


H¥MN  IM,  107.         6«l 


^/y* 


5  No  more,  ye  lusVh  sball  ye  command ; 
Uo  mcire  will  we  obey ;  " 

Stretch  ont,  O  Ood,  thy  conquVing  ma€^ 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

HYTtfN  106.   CM.     .       W 

JReperUdnee  at  the  erosi^. 

1  /^H  if  my  sool  was  form'd  for  wo, 
Vy  How  woald  I  vent  my  sighs! 
Repentance  should  Uke  rivers  fkwr, '       * 

From  both  my  tjtreaming  eye^ 

2  Twas  for  my  sJns,  thy  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  grcmti'd  ai^ay  *  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  sool,  for  thee." 

3  ^h  I  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  cruciBM  my  God ;  .   «    u 

Those  SHIS  that  piereM  and  nail'd  htt  m» 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes;  my  Redetmcf,  they  shall  die| 

My  heart  has  so  decreed ; 
Nor  will  I  spaw  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Savtouf  b^eed.  ^ 

5  Whilst,  with  a  melting,  broken  hcprt, 

My  murder*d  Lord  I  view, 
,     im  raise  revenge  against  ray  sins, 

And  slay  the  mard'rers  too.  .^_^ 

HYMN  107.    C.  M.  (h) 

The  eiferla$ting  abienee  of  God  nUokrabU. 

i  rriHAT  awful  day  will  surely  come* 
Jr   Th' appointed  hour  makes  haste. 

When  I  must  stan^  before  my 'Jud§«t 
And  pas^  li»,8ol^n  test. 


ftlO  V  HTMK  100.  B.II. 

2  Thoa  lovely  Gbief  of  all  my  joys. 
Thou  Sovereijni  of  rAy  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hew  thy  'voiee 
Pronounce  the  souod.  Depart! 

5  The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 
Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
Twould  tear  my  soul  .asander,  Loid, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 

4  [What,  to  be  bsuxish'd  from  my  h5tf 

And  yet  forbid  to  die ! 
To  linger  In  eternal  pain^ 
Yet  death  forever  fly !] 

5  Oh !  wretched  state  of  deep  deapur. 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
'  I  must  not  taste  lus  love! 

6  Jesns  i  throw  mine  arms  around. 

And  bang  upon  thy  breast; 
Without  a  gracious  ^iBile  from  tiie6 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

*t  Oh!  tell  me>that  my. worthless  iuubv 
Is  graven  on  thy  hands : 
Shew^me  some  promise,  in  thy  book, 
W^ere  my  salvation  stands. 

9  [Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word. 
To  sink  niy  fears  again ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait . 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten.] 


HYMN  108.    C.  M.  (•, 

•^eeesa  to  the  throne  of  Grace  hy  a  MeHtUor* 

.   vy  Up  to  th»  Qourta  abov«,    . 


BAh  HYMN  109.  511 

And  8inil«  to  see  our  Father  thert 
Upon  a  throne  of  love.^ 

S  Once  Hwas  a  seat  of  dreadfal  wrath, 
And  shot  devc^rtng  flame ; 
Our  Ood  appeared  oonsaming  fire, 
And  vengeance  was  bis  name. 

5  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood. 

That  calniM  his  frowning  face ; 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  thro&e, 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace ! 

4  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 
And  Fentare  near  the  Lord ; 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat, 
Nor  double  flaming  sword. 

6  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are  open'd  by  the  Son ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise,  ' 
And  reaich  th'  Almighty  throne* 

6  To  thee  ten  tbonsand  thanks  we  bring, 
Great  Advocate  on  high ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal  King, 
Who  Ittyshis  fury  by. ' 


MMMM 


HYMN  109.— L.  M,  (♦) 

The  darkness  ffprwidenee, 
X  T  OBD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
JLi  Th'  obscure  abyss  of  providence  I 
I'oo  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense* 

t  Now  thou  array 'st  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  fro\vns«  withont  a  smile : 
We,  through  the  cloud,  believe  thy  gracci- 
SMure  of  thy  conpassion  ttilU 


418  HYMN  n«.         B.B 

S  Throa^  seas  and  storms  of  deep  digtttss 
We  sail  by  Ibitb,  and  not  by  sight; 
Faitb  (glides  us  in  the  wildernessv 
Tbrougl!  all  the  terrors  of  tto  night. 

4  Hear  t^her,  if  thy  HfZed  rod 
Resolve  to  sscoor^e  us  here  belo^ 
Stin  let  as  lean  upon  oar  God,  ^ 
Thine  aroi  shall  bear  as  safely  Uirov^- 

1— —  I     I  ■■■■■  ...  -■■»i«..  I      I  [  " 

HYMN  110.    fi^  M.  [*1 

Trhtmpk  ever  deaths  in  hope  o/ihe  ttamim 

jCjL  This  mortal  frame  decay? 
And  nrast  these  active  limbs  of  nan* 
Lie  mould'riDg  in  the  play  ? 

t      GBrruptiqn,  earth  and  wvrms 
Slwli  but  refine  this  Besh, 
Till  ray  Iriompbant  spirit  corneal     . 
To  put  it  on  afresh^ 

5  Crod,  my  Bedeemor,  HveSt 
And  often  from  the  skie9 

Looks  dotiTn,  and  watches  all  my  do^ 
'      .  Till  he  shatl  bid  it  rise. 

4   .  ArrayM  in  glorious  gracQ- 
Shall  these  vile  bodieji  s^e« 
And  every  shape,  and  every  facft 
Look  I>  f  aveoly  and  dlvipe. 

^     '   9* .  These  [ivelv  hopes  we  owe 
f^  To  Jesu&'  dying  love ; 

We  would  adore  bl*>  grace  below, 
And  sing  bis  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praist 
_      Of  thestt  our  bumble  songs, 


Till  ttfii«8  of  ndbler  sound  vrb  raise 
With  our  iuDmortal  tongues. 


■I    M* 


HYMN  111.    C.  M.  (•) 

Thanksgiving firvktory ;  or,  GoiTs  ilomlnion, 

and  our  ddiceranee, 
1  f7ION,  rejoice ;  and  Jadah,  aiog ; 
jIj  The  hopA  assamoB  his  ttirone ; 
Come,  let  ua  own  the  heavenly  King, 
And  make  his  glories  known. 

fi  The  great,  the  wicked,  and  the  proud, 
From  their  high  seats  are  hufl'd; . 
Jehovah  rides  upon  a  cloud, 

And  thunders  through  the  world. 

3  He  reigns -upon  ^h'  eternal  hills, 

Pistributes  mortal  orovviis } 
Empires,  are  0x'd  beneath  his  smiles, 
And  totter  at  bis  frowns. 

4  Navies,  tliat  rule  the  ocean  wide'. 

Are  vanquish'd  by  bis  breath, 
And  legions,  arm'd  with  power  and  pride. 
Descend  to  wat'ry  death. 

5  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  preiaaoe 

To  vex  our  happy  land  : 
Jehovah's  name  is  our  defence, 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 

€  [Still  may  the  King  of  Grace  flescen4f 
To  rule  us  by  his  word  ; 
And  all  the  honour^  we  can  give. 
Be  offerM  to  the  Lord.]         

HYMN  112.    L.  it  (•) 

Angelt  administering  to  Christ  and  saints, 
1  yS  BEAT  God.  to  what  a  glorious  heigh 
VJT  Hast  thoa  advanc'd  the  Lord,  thy  S-  - 

K  K 


514  HYMN  113.  B.II 

Angels,  in  all  thek  robes  of  light. 
Are  made  the  servaots  of  his  thraiie. 

2  Before  his  feet  thine  armies  \yaitf 
And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 
lo  works  of  veogeaace  and  of  love. 

S  His  orders  ntn  through  all  the  host^ 
liegions  descend  at  his  oommand. 
To  shield  and  goard  oar  native  coasts, 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

4  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  onr  feet 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  tt>ad. 

5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  gromi^, 
And  thoa  shalt  bid  me  Hse  and 
Send  a  beloved  angel  do$im, 
Safe  to  condnct  my  spirit  home. 

HTMN  lis*  HX  M,  C: 

7^  somf , 

1  rrtHB  majesty  of  Solomon, 
X   How  gloiious  to  behold ; 
The  servants  waiting  rotind  his  throae. 
The  iv'ry  and  the  gold ! 

t  Bot,  mighty  God !  thy  palaoe  shiaea 
With  far  superior  iMBams ; 
Thine  angel  guards  .aire  swift  as  winds, 
V       Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

S  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  mai^ 
His  entrance  on  the  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  fled» 
To  celebrateihi^  birth. 


B.  n.  HYMN  114.  615 

4  And  when  oppress'd  with  pains  and  frvWf 

On  the  eold  groandhe  lies. 
Behold  a  heavenly  form  appears, 
V  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  bands  of  Christ  oqr  King, 

Are  all  their  legions  given ; 
lliey  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  ran  throogh  their  hoit, 

To  see  a  sinner  tarn ; 
That  Satan  has  a  captive  lost. 
And  Christ  a  sobjeet  bprn. 

7  Bat  there's  an 'hour  of  brighter  joy, 

When  he  his  angels  sends 

Obstinate  rebels  tp  destroy. 

And  gather  in  his  friends. 

I  Oh  !  coald  I  say  without  a  doubt,   ' 
•*  Thefe  shall  ^niy  soul  be  found," 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shoat, 
Amd  the  last  tratnpet  soand. 

HYMN  lU.    C.  M.    ,        [♦] 
ChrisPi  deaths  ticiory^  Hand  domimon. 

1  T  SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death ; 
X  He  conqoer'd  when  he  fell :    •  ^ 
'Xtf  jifinft''«,  said  bis  dying  breath, 

And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 

2  ^ThfiimWd^  oar  loimanuel  cries ; 

The  dreadful  work  is  done :    • 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arV^ ; 
His  kiogdom  is  begun. 

cress  a  sore  foundation  laid 
For  glory  and  renown. 


516  HTMN115.  B.n 

Wlimi,  through  the  regiodB  c^Uie  dni, 
He  passM  to  reach  the  efown. 

4  ExalteJ  at  his  Father's  side, 

fi^ts  our  ▼ictorioud  Lord ; 
To  heayen  and  hell  his  hands  dhide 
The  Tengeaoce  or  reward. 

5  The  saiots  from  his  {propitious  ey« 

Aw&ii  their  sev'ral  crowns. 
And  all' the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  ffovrns. 

""  HYMN  115,    C.  ML    '""     {* 

God  diA  avenger  ^fhvt  tainU;  or,  hu  kmgi»> 

1  TTIGH  as  the  heavens  above  Uiejicoiiii 
XjL  Rei^^ns  the  Creator,  God: 

Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  boonA 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him  ascribe  their  crown ;     . 
Render  their  homage  at  his  feet. 
And  cast  their  glories  dowti. 

5  Enow  that  his  kingdom  is  supneiQ^ 
Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain  ; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  Baue» 
But  ye  must  die  litte  men. 

4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  tbef^lolb* 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  like  a  robe, 
And  treaids  the  worms  to  dust. 

5  Te  judges  of  the  earth,  be  wise. 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear ; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  desf^s^ 
Has  an  avenger  there. 


3.IL        HYMN  116,117.  917 

HYMN  116.    C-  M.  [•] 

Mgreie$  ani  Uumlu. 
1  TTbW  can  I  sink  with  inch  a  prop 
JLJl  As  my  eternal  God, 
If  l|o  bears  the  earth^s  huge  piHars  np^ 
Jiad  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

I  How  can  I  die  while  Jesas  lives, 
If^ho  rose,  and  left  the  dead? 
PiU'doa  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  mine  exalted  fiead. 

S  All  that  I  am*  and  ail  I  have^ 
Shall  be  forever  thine ; 
Whatever  my  doty  bids  me  g|ve« 
My  cheennl  hands  sesliga. 

I  Yet}  if  I  might  make  some  reservei 
And  duty  did  not  mIU 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great. 
That  1  should  give  him  all. 

I    I*.      .  ■■  I.        ii  -I  ■ 

HYWN  lit;  Ii.  M.         rti 

Living  and  4ifwg  with  God  prttenJt' 

1  T  CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord 
X  M!y  life  expires  if  thou,  depart : 
Be  tboUf  ray  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
And  Uiou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart* 

ft  I  was  not  bora  for  earth  or  sin, 
Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile; 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 
And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  a  while. 

S  Then,  dear«iBt  Lord,  in  thine  embrace 
Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath ; 
AoAi  with  a  smile  upon  my  face. 
Pass  the  important  honr  of  death. 


518         HYMN  118,  119.        B.IL 


HYMN  111  L.M.  (•] 

Theprietiho9d  o/C&nW. 

t  T)IjOOX>  has  a  voice  to  pigrciB  tbe  aUes , 
JO  Revenge  !  the  blood  of  Abe]  cries ;  . 
But  tfie  dear  streaiq/when  Christ  was  slaiSf 
Speaks  peace  as  loud  froai  every  vmn. 

t  Pardon  and  peace  from  Qod  oa-hi^; 
Behold  he  lays  his  vengeaaoe  by ; 
And  rebels,  that  deserve  hlB  swonl. 
Become  the  fav'rites  oCtheXiord. 

» 

S  To  Jestts  let  our  praises  risa, 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice  i 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  btood* 

HYMNW,    C.  31.  (*) 

The  holy  scr^ittres. 

i  T  ADEN  with  guilt,  and  fall  of  fean» 
Xj  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears* 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

S  The  volume  of  my  Father's  graoe 
Does  ail  my  grief  assuage ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Savioor's  face 
Almost  in  every  pagew 

S  [This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 
Tbe  pearl  of  price  unknown ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wipe. 
Who  makes  this. pearl  bis  owal 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows. 
To  ouench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  toe  fatr  tree  of  knowledge  grosrs-s 
No  danger  dwells  therein.] 


r.  HYMN  i*a        ^  fiio 

lis  is  the  judge  who  ends  the  strife, 
TVhere  wit  and  reaseo  fail; 
Ly  g^ide  to  everlasting  life, 
T*krough  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

»b,  may  thy. counsels,  mighty  God, 
IVfy  roving  feet  command ;  ' 

for  J  forsake  the  happy  road 
'That  leads  to  thy  right  hand ! 


i«H*MMaB«M» 


HYMN  ISO.    S.  M.    '  [«] 

Tlie  la%o  and  gotpel  enjoined  in  tcripture. 

THB  Tiord  declares  his  will 
And  keeps  the  world  in  awe  ; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 
Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 

The  Lord  reveals  his  face : 
-  And^  smiling  from  above,         ^ 
^ends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
Tfa'  epistles  of  his  love. 

These  sacred  woids  impart 
Our  l^iaker's  just  commands  i 
The  pity  of  his  melting  heart, 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

[Hence  we  awake  our  fear. 
We  draw  our  comfort  hence ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  teeasur'd  htv^ 
And  armour  of  defence. 

)      We  learn  Christ  crjicify'd. 
And  here  behold  his  blood ; 
All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
Will  do  us  little  good.] 

6      We  read  the  heavenly  word. 
We  take  the  offer'd  graee|.  * 


5M         HTIfif  ISl,  192.        B.  D. 

Obey  the  i taUiies  of  ih«  Lord, 
Aod  Uusi  his  iftKN&bet. 

T      In  ▼alo-sfaall  Satan  rage 
Agaiast  a  book  divine, 
Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  Uie  page 
Where  beams  of  nierey  sMne. 

HYMN  121.    li.  M.  55 

the  law  and  gospel  dUtingiUtheiL 
1  npHE  law  coraman4^  and  makes  us  kaow 
X   lV*hat  duties  to  our  God  we  owe ; 
But  'tis  the  gospel  mast  reveal 
Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  hrs  will. 

t  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin. 
And  shews  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been : 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love^  and  cleansing  grace. 

S  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man.  that  fails  hot  once  ! 
But  in  the  gospel  Christ  iippears. 
Pardoning  the  guilt  of  auo^roos  years. 

4  Hy  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law ; 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives ; 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise,  lives. 

'        '         HYMN  1«2.    L.  Ml.  p] 

Jteihrenunt  and  medUaiunis* 
1  1\/TY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
>  XvJ.  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 

Amidst  A  thousand  thoughts  I  ro^^e, 

Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

«  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earthy 
And  thuadebase  my  heavenly  birth  1^ 


1,  HYMNIW.  »M 

T  hy  shmiM  I  cleave  to  tinngs  below, 
vxA  let  my  Qotf,  ny  ^ftrkwir,  «d9 

yall  me  away  from  flesh  anfd  sense ; 
>ne.soirereign  word  can  draw  me  theii^: 
.  «rould  obey  the  voice  flWine, 
\.nd  all  Inforior  joyi  j^ign. 

Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 

Let  ooise  and  vanity  be  gone : 

[n  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heav'fli  and  there  my  Ood,  I  find. 

HYMN  12S.    L.  M.  (•) 

Th/t  heMp.  (fpvbiic  ordinances. 

AWAlf  from  every  mortal  care, 
,  Away  froni  earth,  our  80al»  rettpat  / 
Vie  leave  thU  worthless  world  afar,!^ 
And  wait  and  Worship  near  thy  seat.    , 

Jjord,  in  the  templi*  of  thy  grace 
"We  se^  thy  ffeet,  and  we  adore ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 
And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

5  While  here,  our  various  wants  we  motim » 
TJoited  groans  ascend  oh  high ; 
And  prayers  prodaee  a  quick  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  [If^Sataa  rage,  and  sin  giow  strong. 
Here  we  reteive  some  cheering  word ; 
We  gH*d  the  g<>spel  attnour  on, 
lb  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 

(Our  conscience  gallM  With  inward  stingS») 
Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 
W4ih  beiili»g  bMuns  beneath  his  winge.) 


Sn        HTMN  ISt,  125.  '    B.  0. 

tjw<iirtfiiirtn'iaft>i>>finir>r»^v^irirt"irir>ri''i'^i'v*i''^v>riftrin< 

6  Father!  mjr  sool  ivovld ftill abide 
Within  tkjr  teB|^  near  tby  side  ; 
B4l  if  my  feet  must  hence  depeit, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

*^'  HTMN  124.    C.  M.  ^^ 

1  9rT1l8  not  the  law  of  ten  commandt, 
X  On  holy  Sinai  men. 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands, 
Can  bring  us  safe  to  heayen. 

S  Tis  not  the  blood  that  Aaron  spilt, 

Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
.  Can  i^ny  a  pardon  for  our  goikt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

S  Aarpn  the  priest  resigns  bis  bfeaUi 
At  God's  immediate  will ; 
And  in  the  desert  yields  to  death. 
Upon  th'  appointed  hill. 

4  And  thus,  on  Jordan's  yonder  side. 

The  tribes  of  Israel  stand. 
While  Moses  bow'd  bis  head  and  dy'd 
j^hort  of  the  promised  land. 

5  Israel,  rejoice,  now  Joshua  t  leads ! 

He'll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
T^he  ruler  and  the  priest. 

]        ,  flYMNlSS.    Ii.M.  (•) 

JFbm  and  repentance^  wnbeUe/and  imp^niienDe, 

IT  IF£  and  immortal  joys  are  giv'n  [dones 

JLi  To  souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've 

Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heav^By 

By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 


'Ana  tht  tm  with  Jcsut,  mmi  tigmifUi  «  Sniwm. 


^  "Wo  to  the  wretch  that  ncirer  felt 
The  lAwaErd  pitnge  of  piooe  fprielv 
Sat  adds  to  all  his  erying  guilt 
The  stubbora  tin  of  unbelief. 

S  The  law  condeams  the  rebel  dead,         • 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies : 
He  ieaift  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  douUe  vengeance  dies* 

I.  nil.        .^—     ■    ■■        ■■■    I.I      ,1    I  —— M^iiP— 

HYMN  U6.    C.  M.  (•) 

^^     God  glorified  in  the  apspd. 
1  rWUBE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
X  -  Invites  his  children  near ; 
IVbile  power,  and  truth,  and  boundless  lote 
Display  their  glories  here. 

^  Here,  in  the  gospel's  wondrous  frame. 
Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  nanis, 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew.  ' 

8  Thy  name  Is  writ  in  (airest  lines ;     ,      ^ 
Thy  wonders  here  we  trace ; 
Wisdom  through  all  the  myst'ry  shines. 
And  shines  m  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  Its  .best  obedience  owes    ^ 

To  our  incarnate  God ; 
And  thy  reven^ng  justice  shows 
Its  honours  in  his  blood. 

5  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 

Our  warmer  thoughts  employi, 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays, 
And  more  exalts  our  joys. 


HYMN  1£7.  l*»  M.  l^] 

CJireiwwnHm  MMl-6iyili|iii* 

[WrittMi  o«iy  for  4hote  nto  piMtUft  t^ 

bftptiBiBr  of  infonlBfj 

1  rilHUS  did  the  80118  of  4i>rahHn  pass 

X  Under  the  bloody  sead  of  gratfe  \ 
The  young  disciples  bore  thte  yoke, 
Till  C^risi  the  paipfiil  bondage  broke. 

2  By  madfei"  ways  doth  .leans  proFe 
Iu8  Fatfaep^  covenant,  ahd.bia  love  ; 
He  seats  to  saintB  bis  gloiiMS  gtsftoa^ 
Nor  does  forbid  their  infant  ru^. 

S  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  bloo^ 
Their  children  6et  apart  for  God; 
His  Spirit  on  tbeir  o^pring  shed. 
Like  watfer  pour'd  «poa  Uie.haldt 

A  Let  every  saint  with  che«tM  r^ct 
In  this  large  covenant  re|moe; 
Young  children  ih  their  «KrIy  cbtya,' 
8Wli  gi«^e  tbi  Ged  of  Alinh'm  pndse. 


fiYMN  m.    C.  M.  (t> 

Corrupt  natwrtfir&m  Akim, 

1  T>LBST  with  the  joys  of  innocttiee, 
J3  Adam,  oorfittiier,  8i6o<^ 

Till  he  debas'd  bit  soul  to  sMsei 
And  ata  th'  iinlaWfiKl  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  eanaikal  raifr, 

To  sinf ol  ji»y»  idelinM  « 
Reason  Ikts  lost  its  patlve  ptafia^ 
And  fl^hf  e&aiaves  the  niind^ 

3  While  flesh,  and  cense^  an4p«Mit«lliitfsat| 

Sin  is  the  sweetest  good; 

We  fancy  onisie  in  oar  chaiBS, 

ind  so  foisei.tbe;l«idl.,  . 


4  Great  Ood!  nmew  onr  rUii^d  fnoi^, 
Our  brdkdii  powets  restore :  * 
Ynsbtre  m  with  a  bwm^y  Afime, 
And  flesh  sheftl  reigft  ao  mors  t 

$  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 
>  tJpofi  otir  inward  parts, 
'  And  let  l^e  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  oar  hearts. 


>    ^  W  W  III  < 


HYMN  m.    li.  M.  <») 

'     Ife  walk  byfiLtth^  not  kj^  iiffiU* 

1  I'TIIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  te  ccwa^ 

JL  We  walk  thro' deserts  dark  as  nigbt ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
FaiUi  is  our  guide,  andlidth  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  dift  well  supplies; 
She  makes  the  pearly  gpites  appear ;     , 
Far  into  distant  worlds  sh^  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

S  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  thioi^h. 
While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray ; 
Though  lions  roar,  a,nd  tempests  blow, 
And^EOcks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abrah'm,  by  divine  command, 
|jeft  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God : 
His  fi^ith  beheld  the  promisM  land^ 
And  Gr'd  his  aeal  along  the  road. 

■I     I    I     .1      III      I   »  I  l^ll   ^Ml^ill  "III    I  1— — — — t— W» 

H^^MN  ISO.    C.  M.  {•] 

The  utw  creetim* 
t    A  TTENB  while  God's  exalted  Sob 
J\.  Doth  his  own  glories  stew: 
"  Behold  I  lai  upon  my  tiMroaA, 
^' Oreilii^  «ti  Ihiftgs  urau 


B26         wnm  isK        fi.lL 

t  ^  Ntttaro  takd  sin  ar^  p»88^d«way, 
*'  Aii4  tlie  oM  Adam  dies  { 
**  My  hands  a  new  fonndation  lay : 
^  See  the  fiew  world  urise. 

S  **PH  be  a  San  of  righteoasness 
*< To  the  xstw  heavens  I  make; 
**  None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grae^ 
'*  My  glories  shall  j^take." 

i  Mighty  Redeemer !  set  me  free  ' 

From  my  old  state  of  sin  ; 

ph,  make  my  soul  aliyo'to  thee^ 

Create  new  powers  ^thlo. 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine«ar8. 

And  moul4imy  heart  afresb; 
'  Give  me  new  passions,  joys  and  laers,  - 
And  tarn  the  ftolie  to  flesh. 

€  Far  from  the  regions  ef  the  dead, 
From  sin,  and  earth,  and  heli. 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  has  mede, 
I  woald  forever  dwell. 

HYMN  ISl.    L.  M.  [«] 

The  exedkneff  of  the  dirisiian  reSgion. 

1  T  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

JLi  Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  andnty  Xiord ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  domit 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

is  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around, 
And  search  from  Britain  to^  Japan, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 
So  just  to  Otod,  BO  safe  for  man.] 

d  In  vain  the  trembling  conscienee  seeiai 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upoa  i 


B.  il.  HTMN  192.  .  W7 

With' long  despair  tbe  spirit  brealu^ 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  traths  agree ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  bei 
How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  I 

5  [Not  the  felgn'd  fields  of  heath'nish  bliss 
Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind ; 
Nor  does  the  Turkish  paradise 
Pretend  to  Joys  so  well  refin'd.] 

6  fihonid  all  the  forms  that  men  deYise 
Assault  tny  fiiith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'dcallthemvanity  and  lies, 

Ajid  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

/"[  HYMN  132.    C.  M.  (^ 

TheifficesofCkriU. 

1  WTEi  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord,. 

Y  V'  That  comes  wiUi  truth  and  grtce; 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word  ' 
'     Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

2  We  rev'renoe  our  High  Priest  above, 

Who  oflkr'd  up  his  blood, 
And  lives  to  can^  on  bis  love. 
By  pleading  with  our  God. 

$  We  honour  our  exalted  King : 
How  sweet  are  his  commands  I 
He  guards  our  souis  from  hell  and  sio, 
By  bis  Almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 
Who  saves  by  different  ways : 
mercies  lay  .a  sovereign  claim 
To  o^^  imaiortal  praise. 


til         HYMN  139^  f  SIk       JK« 

HYMN  ids.    JU  M.  (•) 

The.  gpentimjfil^  H0I9  SgrnUi 
t   Ij^XKBNALi  Spirit,  we  confess, 
Jli  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  erase: 
Thy  power  ooqveys  our  bl^stn«  down 
JPfom  Crod  the  Father,  aad  the  Son. 

S  EnlightenM  by  thine  heavenly  ray. 
Our  shades  aiid  darkness  turn  to  day : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Oar  danger  and  otir  refuge  tOQ* 

8  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within. 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin ; 
Do  our  Imperious  Insts  subdue, 
And  fomi  oqr  wretehed  hearts  anew* 

i  The  troubled  eonscienoe  kno%vs  thyyoioe' 
Thy  cheering- words  awake  our  joys ; 
Thy  woi'ds  fdiay  the  stormy  wii.  * 
And  calm  the  surg«^s  of  the  mind. 

H\MiS134.    CiM.  f] 

^  Circumdsion  aboUAed. 

1  rriHE  promise  was  divinely  free, 
X   Bxtensive  was  the  grace ; 
••  I  will  the  bod  of  Abraham  be, 
"  And  of  his  num'rous  race.** 

It  He  said — and  with  a  t^loody  seal 
Confirm'd  the  words  he  spoke  t 
liong  did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke. 

5  Till  God's  own  Son,  descending  Iqw» 
Gave  his  own  flesli  to  bleed  : 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessings  now. 
From  the  hard  bondage  fnhsd. 

4  The  God  of  Abraham  claims  our  praise; 
His  promises  endure  ^ 


B.  IL         HTMN 155, 18i.  H9 

And  Christ  the  Lord,  in  gentler  wayr, 
Makes  the  salvation  sore. 

i  HTMN  155.    I1.M.  (•) 

Typet  and  prophetiei  of  Ckriti. 
1  TIEHOLB  the  woman*8  promisM  Seed ! 
J3  Behold  the  great  Messiah  oomei 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  supeitor  room  S 

it  Abrah'm,  the  saiot,  rejoicM  of  old^ 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  sa^  ; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  FalfiUer  of  his  law. 

d  The  types  bdre  witness  to  his  name, 
Obtain^  their  chief  design,  and  ceasM ; 
Thcf  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb. 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  In  abandance  meet. 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head ; 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet. 
And  n9tidi»M)^n  the  promisM  seed. 

HftMN  156.  li.  M.  (•) 

3RracUs  at  the  birth  t^Chin$t* 

1  ^H£  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son 
X  To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth ; 
Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noonv 
And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birt^* 

fZ  About  the  young  Redeemer's  head, 
TVfaat  wonders  and  what  glories  meet ; 
An  unknown  star  arose  and  led 
The  eaistem  sages  to  his  feet« 

5  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire 
The  infant  Saviour  to  proclaim  ; 


S50         BYMK  157,  iSd.         B.  n. 

'  Inward  ibey  felt  ttie  sacred  fir?. 
And  bless'd  the  babe,  and  owo'd  hianuDc 

4  Let  Jewi  and  Greeks  bfospheme  alood, 
And  treat  the  bolv  Child  «mth  flOorn; 
Oar  souls  adore  to'  eteraai  God, 
Vho  condescended  to  be  bem. 

HYMN  13T.    X.  M.  [• 

9KrpicUt  in  the  Uft^  deaths  and  rtnartelkn  ^ 

Christ. 

I  TVEEOLD  the  blind  their  sight  receive! 
JD  Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders!  and  the  lame 
Ii«ap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  hismame ! 

t  Thus  doth  th''  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  bts  Son ; 
The  father  vindicates  his  cause^ 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cnosi. 

3  He  dies!  the  heavens  in  movmnig  sUwi; 
He  rises !  and  appears  a  God ;  I 
Behold  ^e  lionl  ascending^BIgh,  * 

No  more  to  bleed,  no  nore  to  die  I  i 

4  Henee  and  forever  from  my  heairt 

I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ;  | 

And  to  those  handd  my  soul  resign. 
Which  bear  ensdentials  so  divine.      *      | 

hymnIss.  Ia  m.  k 

^^       The  power  of  Ab  gi^spd, 
1  rpHlS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  lovo, 
X   Sent  to  the  nations  fitmi  above ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  shew 
Wi|Bt  his  Almighty  grace  caa  do. 

5  This  remedy  did  wisdom  findr 
To  heal  disea^^  of  (he  mittd  i 


B.K.  HTMN  Id).  6B1 

This  sovereign  balm,  whoee  viitiMS  cm 
B«store  the  tuWd  creaipre,  mffa. 

S  Tht  gospel  Ivds^the  dead  revive; 
l^aers  obey  the  voice,  and  live ; 
"Dry  bones  are  rais'd,  and  doth'd  afresh  $ 
Andiiearts  of  stone  are  tura'd  io  flesh. 

4  rVTbere  Satan  relgnM  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light ; 
'Jpnr  lusts  its  wond'rous  power  controls. 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name 
put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb ; 

Whil^  the  wide  world  esteems  it  strangle « 
Gaze»  and  admire,  and  hate»the  change  '| 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew* 
liet  sinners  gaze,  and  bate  me  too  \ 
The  word  that  saves  me,  does  engage 
A  sure,  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

^MM— .— »■   »i      ■«  .  i.      .1      PI.    ■  I      I      II     HM       l»       I  III     ■         I  1  ■     »—..——»» 

HYMN  139.    L.M.  [*) 

The  example  of  Christ, 
1 .  TV/T^  ^^^  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
-XtJ.  I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word: 
But  in  tby  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in-  living  characters* 

2  Such  was  tby  truth,  and  such  tby  zeal« 
Such  def 'renceto  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transnribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  motintains,  and  the  midnight  air. 
Witness^  thd  fervoar  of  thy  prayer ; 
The  desert  4jiy  ^ontptatioits  knew, 
lliy  condor  ftttd  ti^r  victory  too. 


S»        HYMN  140, 14kl.  Jk  A 

A  Be  ihsm  my  pattern :  make  me  beajr 
More  oC  tbjr  gracious  ima^  here  ; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  onm  my  mme 

'    Amongst  the  foPwers  of  the  Lamb* 

"  HYMN  140.    C.  M.  ^ 

The  erampks  ofChriil  wad  <Ae  tamts. 
I  f^  lYE  me  the  wings  of  fiuih,  to  rise 
vT  Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  jojrt. 
How  bright  their  glories  he! 

S  Once  they  were  mourning  here  hejow:^ 
And  wet  their  conch  with  tears; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now. 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

5  I  ask  them  whence  their  vict^  cane : 
They,  with  united  breath. 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamh ; 
.  Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  be  trodL 
(His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast  :> 
And,  foll'wing  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promisM  rest. 

.1  Our  glorious  Leader,  claims  our  praiaei 
For  his  own  pattern  given  s 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Shows  the  same  pa^th  to  heave&. 

HYMN  141.    C.  M.  (•) 

Faith  assisted  by  sense :  or^  preathing^  bvp- 

tism^  and  the  Lor^s  nipper, 
t  It/TY  Saviour  God,  my  sovereign 
XvJL  Reigns  far  above  the  skies ; 
But  brings  his  graees  down  to 
And  helps  my  faith  to 
S 


B-  It  HYMN  142.  MS 

%  Mioe  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  bis  namef 
They  read  and  bear  his  word ; 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same/ 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

S  Baptismal  water  is  designed 
To  seal  his  cleansing  grace ; 
labile  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine. 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 

4  But  not  the  v^&ters  of  a  flood 

Can  make  ray  flesh  so  clean, 

As,  by  bis  Spirit  and  bis  blood, 

He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5  Not  choicest  meats,  nor  noblest  wines, 

8o  mucfe  my  heart  refresh, 
As  when  my  iMth  goes  through  the  sigos, 
And  feeds  upon  hit  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Jiord,  who  stoops  so  low, 

To  give  his  word  a  seal ; 
.  3Bul  the  rich  grace  his  hands  besto)y 
Exceeds  the  figures  suU. 

m       <  I.  I  »  ■  _  '■ 

HYMN  142.    8.  M.  {*{ 

Fditi^in  CIiri9t  our  taerifiee, 

1  TVTOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
XN  On  Jewish  altars  sLaki, 

Cculd  give  the  guilty  conscience  pesM, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  onr  sins  away ; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

6    JMLy.faithwQuUL  Jay  her  band 
On  thai  deftr  Jbuead  9f  tbki«> 


034^         HYHI7  143,  144.         B.  R 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  coafeM  my  «ii. 

4  My  soq}  looks  back  to  see 
The  burdens  thou  didst  Uear, 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guiit  was  there.  ' 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 
To  see  the  oorse  remove  t 

We  bl^ss  the  Lamb  with  cheerfal  voice. 
And  sing  hJa  bleeding  iove. 

HYMN  145.    CM,  (•) 

Ftesk  and  SjHrii, 
ITTTBAT  diff'rent{»&werf(  of  graeesAJi  sia 
f  V   Attend  owr  mortal  ststel 
I  hate  the  thoaghts  that  work  vitfado^ 
And  do  theiml'kf  i^h^tfe^ 

3  Nov  I  conpiaiiii  and  gcoatiy  ai^  die. 

While  8in  and  Satan  rvign ; 
Kow«  raise  my  soi%a  of  triumph  hig^ 
For  grace  prevail?  again. 

5  So  darkness  stragglea^  witbi^he  Hg^tf 
Till  perfect  day  arise : 
Water  and  &re  maintain  the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

4  Thua  will  the  flesh  and  Spirit  ^rive. 

And  vex  and  break  my  peace  ; 
But  I  shall  qvit  this  mortai  life» 
And  sin  forever  cease. 

HYMN  lU*    L.  M.  (•) 

The  ^untmofihe  Spirii  ;  of,  miect$s  ^tk€ 

gospel, 
i  /^RBAT  was  fhe  day,  ihejoy wMgreal 
Vi  When  lh»  divine  dSseipJef  m^tj 


S«]L  a^TMN  ^  535 

XThilst  op  their  heads,  the  Spirit  cauie, 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  qloven  ^me. 

S   What  giftSf  what  U) trades  he.  gave ! 
And  power  to  give),  and  power  to  sav^eV 
Furoish'd  thpir  tofigues  with  woadroof 

wonl^, 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  andswordfl. 

9  Tbu6  arm'd,  he  sent  the  chapifMons  forth, 
Fc^m  ea^t  to  west,  from  south  to  noxUu 
**  Go,  and,  assert,  your  Saviour's  cau^e  ; 
**  (vo,  spread  the  xnyst'iy  of  his  cro^*'> 

A  These  weapons  ot,  the  holf  wur, 
Of  what  ahnighty  force  they  are, 
To  make  otir  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  nsbel  k>w ! 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the. rude. 
Are  by  tjiese  heavenly  arms  subdu'dc; 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

AimI  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  Great  King  of  Grace,  my  heact  subdue.; 
i  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A,  willing  captive  to  oiy  Loi^, 
And  sing  the  vict'ries  of  his  ^prdf 

■!       t  ■     III     ■     .    I       I ■»■■!■     II I    Hill    .1     HI 

HYMN  145.    C.  M.  (•) 

8i^  iiifovgk  a  glass^  and  face  tB/ape, 

1  T  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  gcace, 
,  i.  Tbpou^ii  which  my  Lord  id  ^n ; 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face^ 
withoiit  a  glass  between. 

f  OL  that,  the  happy  hour  were  come, 
Tp  Khan|;e  my  ffttth  to  sii^t  t^ 


9M         HTBll7  148, 147.         B.  II 

I  mU.bebold  my  Ijoi4  at  hdme 
In  a  divioer  Ught. 

S  Baste,  my  Belovfid,  and  remove 
Tliese  interposing  ^ys  I 
Uen  sball  my  imssiods  ail  be  lore. 
And  all  my  poweis  be  fpraifle. 


HTMN 146.  K  H.  •  [b] 
The  «irn%  q^emUttrci ;  or,  no  rest  antgartk. 
1  T\/r  AN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires ; 

JjrX  He  burns  within  with  restless  fires  I 
^ZToss^d  to  and  fro,  bis  passions  fly» 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

:S  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find. 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind : 
We  try  new  pleaseres-^bat  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

S  ^o  when  a  raging  fever  burn% 
We  shift  from  side  to  side,  by  turns ; 
And'^tis  a  poor  relief  we  ^ia, 
To  change  the  place,  bat  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  Ck)d !  subdue  this  videna  ibicBt, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 
^  Cure  the  vile  fever  of  tlie  m  ind. 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd. 

HYMN  147.    C.  Mu  ^ 

**  TVr^W  let  a  spacious  world  artfle," 
X  V  Satd  the  Creator,  Lord .; 

At  once  th'  obedient  earth  and  skie» 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 

*  D>ark  wad  the  deep ;  the  waters  lay 
Cenftui'dy  and  drown'd  the  land  * 


Bill.  HYMN  i4r.  8Sf 

He  call'd  the  HgHtH-ihe  new  born  flay  ' 
Attends  on  his  oommftnd. 

3  He  bids  the  clouds  ascend  on  Ugh ; 

The  clouds  hscend,  and  bear 
A  wat'ry^  treasttre  to  the  sky, 
And  flofrt  OQ  softer  air. 

4  The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gather'd  by  bis  hand ; 
The  rolling  eeas  together  flow: - 
And  leave  the  soKd  land. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants  (a  flowery  birth) . 

The  naked  globe  he  crown'd. 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earthy    . 
Or  sua  to  warm  the  gronnd. 

6  Then  he  adoruM  the  uppe^  skies « 

Behold !  the  sun  appears ; 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th'  Almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame  ; 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name.] 

8  He  gave  tl^e  iioo  and  the  worm  ^ 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth ! 
And  grazing  beasts,  of  vai'ious  form, 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth* 

9  Adam  was  formM  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest, 
Design'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 
With  Ood's  own  image  blest. 

to  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye,    . 
Tb^  young  creation  stood ; 


CM         HTIMCR  14:8,  149.         &  n 

He  saw  the  buikliiig  from  uo  high. 
His  word  pronoiin«M  it  good. 

a  Lord,- while  tbe  frafoe  of  nalan  steiida, 
Thv  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue ; 
But  the  new  worid  of  grace  deouuida 
A  more  exalted  song. 

""  HYMNTis^    C.  Mw  ~^] 

God  recfmtiUd.in  Chrui* 

1  'pvEABfiST  of  ail  the  names  aWv«^ 
XJ  My  Jesos,  and  my  God! 

Who  can  resist  thy  heaveoiy  love^ 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 

2  Tia  by  the  meriU  of  |hy  death. 

The  Father  uuUea  agaU ; 
Tig  by  thine  intercediiig  breatl^ 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

9  Till  Ood  in  human  .flesh  I.  aee, 
Mv  thoiigbtfl  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Thre^ 
Are  terrors  to  my  m'pd. 

4  But  if  Immaauel's  lape  appear. 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear. 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely. 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast^ 
I  love  tb^iiicaruate  mystery, 
And  tiiere  t  fix  my  trust. 


HlfiVIN  149,    C.  M.  (») 

Honour  to  ma^UrtUes ;  or^govan^neni  ftvm 

God. 
^  TCp'TERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky 
Xa  And  Lord  of  ail  below,  * 


Bit  0TMN1SO..  M» 

We  mortals  to  thy  Majesty 
Our  first  obedienoe  owe. 

£  Oar  toul»  adore  thy  throne  supreme, 
And  bless  thy  providenee, 
"For  mag^istrates  of  meaiwr  nane. 
Our  glory  aod  defeooe. 

^  [The  rulers  of  theae  States  shall  vhine 
With  rays  aboye  the  rest. 
Where  laws  aad  Hherties  oombiii* 
To  make  a  natbu  biest.] 

4  Kinedoms  on  firm  foundations  stand, 

While  Tirtae  finds  reward ; 
Ab^  sinners  perish  feom  the  lai^ 
By  justice  and  the  swoxd. 

5  liet  Cesar's  du^  be  ever  pud 

To  Cesar  and  his  throne: 
But  consciences  and  sonls  were  amA^^ 
To  be  the  Lord'e  aIoae« 

HYMN  15a    C.  M.  (b) 

Tke  deetU^uhett  ofnn, 

1  QIN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
O  To  practice  on  the  mind ; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sUng  behind. 

%  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 
The  aged  and  the  young ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believei, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong.. 

S  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 
And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
Bat,  eheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  thing% 
And  chgioa  it  down  to  Mme- 


540         HTMN151,162.         BJ II 

4  So,  on  a  tree  divinely  fair, 

■  Grew  the  forbidcteo  food ; 
•  Our  mother  took  the  poison  tliere. 
And  tainted  ail  Iver  htood. 

HYJIN  151.    li.  M.         .    f*] 
Pn^pheey,  and  in^iratian^ 

1  VTIW  AS  by  an  order  from  the  liord, 

X  Tlia  ancicBt  prophets  spoke  his  wori : 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  iospife.. 
And  wario*d  their  hearts  with  iMiReo/jr  fire. 

2  Tlie  works  St  wonders  which  they  wrought, 
ConfirmM  the  nvessa^  they  braaghti- 
Tlie  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  hrpath. 
To  save  the  holy  words  (nok  desith. 

d  Great  God !  mine  e^es  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 
\     And  read  his  naae  who  dy'd  fzr  me. 

4  liOt  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanishM  in  the  Wind ; 
Here  I  oan  fix  my  hope  secure  ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

HYafN  152.     C  M.  [•] 

fUnni  and  Sion.    Heb.  x i i.  1 8,  Ac 
1  lyrGT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
X  1  The  tempest,  lire  and  smoke! 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke: 

5  But  we  are  come  to  Sinn's  hill. 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  bis  will. 
And  suread  IHs  love  ahratd 


BH.  HYMN  155.  «« 

S  Behoid  th>  iomimerabic  host  ^ 

Of  angels,  clothM  in  light ! 
Bebol4  the  spirits  of  the  jiwt, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight  t 

4  Bchold-the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  hames  are  writ  in  heaven  : 
And  Ood,  the  juilge  ot  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiyea.  > 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  convnunion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such  society  as  tliis 

My.  weary  soul  would  rtst: 
The  man  that4weU>  where  Jesus  is. 
Must  be  forever  blest. 


HYMN  155.  C.  M.  lb] 

Tht  dittmper^foUy,  and  rnfldnw*  tftki. 
1  CJIN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
O  Infects  our  vital  blood; 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician,  God* 

5  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  arc  fled* 

And  we  draw  near  to  death, 
;     But  Christ  the  Ldrd  recals  the  dead 
'        With  his  almighty  breath. 

S  Madness  by  nature  reigns  within, 
The  passions  burn  and  rage. 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 
!        The  inward  fife  assuage. 

4  [We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  Jie  wind, ' 
And  solid  good  despise :  - 


•tt  JOtMH  154.  B.n 

Such  U  the  folly  of  tlte  mind. 
Till  Jemu  makes  as  wise.] 

S  We  gfve  our  souls  the  wounds  taey  M, 
We  drink  the  poisonous  gall, 
A^d  rash  with  miy  down  to  hell ; 
Bat  Heaven  prevents  the  fall. 

€  [The  man  possessM  among  the  tombs, 
Cats  his  own  flesh  and  cries : 
Be  foams  and  raves,  till  Jestts  coines. 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies.]. 

HYMN  154.    li.  M.  (b) 

Sdf-righUoumtss  irw^ficiettt.   [ijord, 

I**  TXTHERG  are  the  raooraers,^  saith  the 
V  T  **That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word  ? 
<'  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day? 
"  Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  &  stay. 

ft  *'  No  worits  nor  duties  of  your  own 
**  Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone : 
*^  The  robes  that  nature  may  provide^ 
"  Will  not  your  least  pollution  hide. 

S  **  The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows 
"  Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose : 
**  LQok  to  my  righteousness,  and  live, 
^  Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 

I  *^e  sons  of  pride,  that  kindle  coals 
**  With  your  own  hands,to  warm  yoar  sools, 
**  Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 
**  Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire : 

5  **  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands; 
*\Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  ban^ ; 
**  Ve  shall  Kg  down  in  sorrow  there, 
I  death,  and  darknesi.  and  despair.*' 


U.  tl.        HYMN  15B,  156.        1J^ 


HYMN  155.    CM.  [b] 

Christ  <nir  passover. 
i   T  O^  tbe  destroying  angel  flies 
X_i  To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land ! 
The  pride  and  flmver  of  Bgypt  di«B 
By  hiis  vindictive  band. 

^  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 
Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine ; 
He  s&w  the  blood  on  every  dodr, 
And  biess'd  (lie  peaceful  sign. 

d  Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed, 
To  break  tH'  Egyptian  yoke : 

-     Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

4  Xjoril,  if  rny  heart  were  sprinkled  too' 
^  With  blo&4  so  rich  as  thine, 
JiTstice  no  longsr  would  pursue 

This  guilty  soulof  mine. 

» 

5  Jesus  our  passover  was  slaia, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
And  G'od'g  avenging  sword. 

>»        III  I  ■  1^  .1  II 

fiYMN  136.    C.  M.  <b) 

PrtiumpHon  and  despair ;  or,  S(Uan*§  vafitmt 

temptdtioMi 
1  T  HATE  the  tempter  and  Jiis  charms ; 
X  I  bate  his  flat'ring  breath  ; 
The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 
>  To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

S  He  feeds,  onr  h<^»ea  with  lury  dreftflMt 
.  Or  kills  wHh  slavish  fear ; 
And  holds  OS  stUl  in  wide  extremes, 
PrestimptioOfOr  despair. 


^  RfMSl  1S7.  B.  n 

5  Now  he  pemiadeiY  ^  How  easy  tiB 

.**  To  walk  the  lotd  to  heai«B ;» 
Anon^  he  sweUs  our  sins,  and  eruB» 
**  They  caoaot  be  forgiven/' 

A  [Be  bids  young  fllniien  **  yet  foriwar 
"To  thiuk  of  God,  or  ffeath  | 
**  For  preyer  and  devotion  are 
**  But  melancholy  breath.'^ 

9  He  tells  the  aged,  **  they  must  die, 
^  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray : 
••In  vaie  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
**  For  they  have  lost  dieir  day."} 

6  1%U8  he  supports  his  crael  throng 

By  mischief  and  deceit. 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adaa  dowi^ 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 

7  Almighty  God,  cut  short  1^  power; 

JLiet  him  in  darkness  dwell ; 
'    And,  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  nores 
Confine  him  dov^  to  hell. 

HYMN  157.    C.  JIL  (k) 

1  lyrOW  Satan  comeft  with  dreadfU  roar, 
jL\  And  threatens  to  destroy; 

He  worries  whom  he  canH  devour 
With  a  malicKHis  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  ^od,  oppose  his  rage, 

Resist,,  and  he'll  be  gone  ; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  J^ord  engage, 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

5  Now  he  appears  almost  divine, 

Jjike  Innocence  and  Iqvc  : 


B.  n.      HTMif  n»;'i(!ft.     545 

Bot  tbci  M  sdrpent  lofki  vMIUii, 
When  ha  usaines  the.  doie* 

4  Fly  from  the  iaise  deceitrerV  toogOft,    * 

xe  sons  o(  Adam,  fly : 
Our  pauwnts  found  the  gn^re  too  strong^ 
Kor  sipould  the  children  try* 

HYMN  158.    L.  M.  [bj 

Fcto  laveii;  or,  the  almost  Chritikm,  the  ibpo* 

crite  and  apostate. 
1  T)RO  AD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
X)  And  thousands  walk  together  there  s 
But  wisdom  shews  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  tfaei^  a  traveller. 

ft  »*  I>eny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the'Redeemer's  great  eoqiniand ; 
Mature  mu^t  count  her  gold  but  drosSs 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land.. 

5  The  fearful  soul^  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  iStod  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 

And  makea  his  own  destruetion  ««•» 

4  liord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new : 
Whkdx  hypocrites  eould  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew.  i^    . 

HYMN  159.    C.  M.  [*| 

An  unconverted  state :  or^converting groL^ 
1  #^  REAT  King  of  glory,  and  ef  grace, 
VX  We  own  with  humble  ehame 
How  vQe  is  our  degen'rate  race. 
And  ojr  first  father's  name ! 

8  From  Adam  fiflWB  our  tainted  btoody 
The.poiBon  tmm  withioi 


54S  BTHN160.  B.U 

Mak^  us  averse  to  all  that's  good, 
Aad  willing  slaves  to  sia. 

f?  [DaUy  w%  break  thy  holy  \tan^ 
And  then  reject  thy  gpaoe: 
£npg'd  in  the  old  serpent's  canse. 
Against  oar  Makei's  face.] 

4  We.  lu'e  estrang'd  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well : 
If^ith  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road, 
That  leads  to  death  and  Ml. 

5  And  can  such  rebels  be  restor'd  ? 

Such  natures  made  divine? 
Let  sinners  ^ide  thy  glory^  Jjovd, 
And  feel  this  gwret  of  tbine. 

C  \ye  raise  our  Father's  name  on  U^ 
Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebeltidbs  strangers  nt^ 
And  turn  bis  foes  to  firiends. 

j^i     ■«    I         I  I    I  I  r         I       --II ^- •— — i — ~ 

HYMN  16(K  L.  M.  [t] 

Custom  in  sin. 
1  T  £T  the  wild  leopards  of  ilieiRrood 
Xj  Put  off  the  spots  that  nat«re  eN^  ^ 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
4iMlehaBga  their  tempers  «nd  Vaair  Itvff. 

'2  Aa^vell  mie:bt  Ethiopian  staves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin  : 
'i'be  deM  as  well  may  leave  their  gnvet, 
As  old  transgresMri  cease  tocsin. 

5  Where  vice  has  hcM  its  enftpire  loqgt 
''Fwill  mH  cddilrerthe  least  contrcl: 
^boe  but  a  power  divinely  tftrang 
'aa  turn  ^.curreot  of  tlw  sdul. 


B-  tt  HYMN  1«1.  6iJ 

4  Oreat  God !  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mtae ; 
I  wouid  Be  form'd  anew,  andbiess  ^ 

The  wonders  of  creating  grace.  _ 


HYMN  161.    C.  M.  (b) 

C^irisiian  virtttes ;  or,  the  difficu!it/  ofemvenkfn 

1  Q'^^^'^  >s  the  way,  the  door  is  sirail, 
fj  That  icads  to  joys  oa  high ; 

Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate. 
While  crowds  mistake  and  di^. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  deny'd, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passion  suppress'd,  and  patienee  try'd, 
And  vain  desires  snbdu'd. 

3  [Flesh  is  a  dang'rous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  Tules ; 

.    Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abasM, 

licst  they  destroy  our  souls.] 

A  Tke  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  henMw 
(Thatyi»2idoUtry) 
J^d  every  member,  every  sense,     ' 
,   In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  Tke  topgue,  that  most  irnruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraiut : 
We  must  be  watshful  every  hour. 
And  pray,  but  never  faint.. 

'  •  *  . 

6  liorAl  can  a  feebler  kelpless  wono 

Fulfil  a  task  so  bard? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  giVe  tjie  free  reward. 


.  ^* 


y 


A 


nS  HTMI^  162,163.        BJ 

'  HYMN  162.    C.  M.  [»1 

MMiiiim' of  heaven;  or,  fhtJBy^^ffsk 

1  1t/n?  tbougbts,  sonaoaDt  these  lower 
JLtX  And  l^k  within  the  veil ;      [^skies, 

(    Tber6  springs  pf  endlede  pleasure  rise, 
'        The  waters  nevei*  fail. 

2  There  I  behold,  with  sweit  deligkt, 
,        The  blessed  Thrtt  in  One ; 

[    And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight, 
On  Ood^  incarnate  Son. 

3  Hispromise stands  forem fim^ 

Jus  grace  shall  ne'er  depart: 
\   Mp  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm. 
And  ie^ls  it  on  his  heart. 

4  liight  are  the  pains  that  nature  bria^ 
How  short  our  sorrows  are. 

When  with  eternal  future  things 
The  present  we  compare ! 

5  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  t  forever  hope  to  dwells 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

(  HYMN  165.    C.  M.  [\ 

CompJaiiit  of  desertion  and  Un^jtittHm. 
1  TAEAB  Lord,  behold  our  sore  dtstifss; 
3J  Our  sins  attempt  to  reign ; 
Stretch  ont  thine  arm  of  conqa'^faigi  gracf 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slain« 

9  fThe  lion,  with  his  dread5xl  roar» 

Ai&ights  thy  feeble  sh^p : 

Beveal  the  glory  of  thy  power, 

Ajid  chain  hhn  to  thedMf. 


I 


B.II-  HYMN  W4^  5W 

3  Must  we  induVge  a  long  despair? 

,  l^ll  iour  petitions  die  ? 
Our  moarnings  never  reach  thine  tor? 
'     Nor  tears  affect  thine  eye?] 

4  If  thou  iespise  a  morta!  groan, 
.    Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood ; 
Aft  advocate  so  near  the  throne, 

Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  brought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword. 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes : 
Oar  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 

6  How  boundless  is  our  Father's  grace. 

In  height,  and  depth,  and  length ! 
He  made  his  Son  our  righteousness^ 
HiS  Spirit  is  our  strength, 

HYMN  164.    C.  M.  (K) 

T/tc  end  of  the  world* 
1  "f  TrHT  should  this  earth  delight  us  so? 
V  V   Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
Ob  these  low  grounds^wbere  sorrows  gren^ 
And  evei^  pleasure  dies  ? 

S2  While  tinte  his  sharpest  tee^  prepares 
Our  comforts  to  devour, 
Inhere  is  a  land  above  the  stars. 
And  joys  above  his  power. 

,9  Nfjnie  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
^  The  earth  and  sea  forever  fly 

Before  my  Saviour's  face. 

4  When  wiU  that  glorious  morning  ri8e| 
Wtann  thia  las^  Ii9^av<»t  aound. 


S50         HYMN  165,  166.         B.  II 

And  call  the  nations  to  the  skies 
From  untlerneath  the  ground  ? 

HYMN  165..  C.  M.       ]      (^ 
Vnfhti^ttlnfits^  ignorance^and  vnsanclified  ^• 

/edions. 
t  T  ONO  have  I  sat  beneath  tile  somi^ 
I  4^  Of  thy  salvation,  Lord : 
Bat  atill  how  \Veak  nty  faith  is  foand, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word ! 

t  Oft  I/re<iueBt  thy  holy  pittoe. 
And  hear  almost  ih  vain : 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  mein*fy  can  retain !  *^ 

5  [My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  Gfbd, 
How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
.  And  blessings  of  thy  throne '] 

A  How  cold  and  feeble  is  ay  love ! 
How  negligent  my  fear! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  fevr  affections  there  I 

5  Great  God !  thy  sovereign  powtt  iinpirt* 
To  give  thy  word  success ! 
Write  thy  salsration  in  my  heart. 
And  ikake  me  learn  thy  grace. 

€  [fiiew  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  ]«f|ds  to  joys  on  ki^ : 
Thare  knowledge  grows'witlfaai  dscay, 
And  love  shall  never  die.]  _ 

HYMN  166:    C.  M.  (*) 

f  The  divine  perfietUmi. 

i  TTOWshaU  I  pra.se  th' eternal  (M! 
JUL  That  lafiiiita  Vnkaeva? 

N 


B.H«  aTMNiee.  65T 

Wbo  can  ascend  bis  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  bis  throne? 

ft  fTbe  great  Invisible  I  He  clwellfi 
Concealed  in  dazzling  Ugbt; 
But  bis  all-searching  eye  rweali 
The  secrete  of  the  night. 
S  Those  watchfiil  eyes  that  never  sleep, 
Survey  the  world  around ; 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drbwii'd. 

i  Speak  we  oi  strength?  His  arm  U  Strong, 
To  save,  or  to  destroy ; 
Infinite  years  his  lifie  prolongs 
'And  endless  is  bis  joy. 

5  Ha  knows  no  shadow  df  a  changei. 

Nor  alters  his  decrees ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  bis  trutb  remains, 
To  guard  bis  promised. 

6  Sinners  before  bis  preseiice  die ; 

How  holy  is  bis  name  t 
His  anger  and  bis  jealousy 
Burn  like  devouring  flame.] 

7  Justice,  upon  a  dreadful  theme. 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God ; 
While  mercy  sends  ner  pardons  dowQ| 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 

8  Now  to  my  soul,  immortal  Kingi 

Speak  some  forgiving  word; 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  slog 
:  The  gjtwies  of  my  liord. 


M9  HYMN  ler.  B.  B. 

H¥MN  167.    li.  M.  (») 

7%e  A'wfie  perfteimu* 
t  I^HEATGod!  thy glorm sWI enploj 

\jr  My  holy  fear,  my  bumble  joy : 
,   My  lips,  in  80Qg9  of  honoar,  bring     . 
Tlieir  tribute  to  th'  eternal  King. 

S  IP>t^  &i^  the  starsy  and  worMs  vnknowi^ 
Pepead  precarious  on  his  throne ; 
AU  nature  iuaig»  upon  his  word. 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  IJordL 

3  His  sovereign  power  what  mortal  knows  ? 
If  he  coamianfl,  who  dare  oppose  ? 
With  strength  be  girds  hinvaelf  aronnd, 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  grouad. 

i  Who  shall  pretend  to  teacb.him  skill  * 
Or  guide  the  ootiDciis  of  his  .will  ? 
His  wisdom,  like  a  sea  divine. 
Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  Unt 

5  His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Burns  with  immortal  jealousy : 
He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 
His  fiery  fiengeaace  on  their  heads. 

^  The  beamings  of  bis  piercing  sight 
Bring  dark  bypoorisy  to  light : 
Death  and  destruction  naked  Jic^ 
And  heif  onoover'd  to  his  eye. 

7  Th^  eternal  law  befoce  him  stands » 
His  justicsi  with  impartial  haad8» 

I  Divides  io  all  their  due  r^^ard» 
Orby  the  sceptre,  or  th^  sword. 

S  His  mercy,  like  a  bon«dlesB  setv 
Washes  our  load  of  guilt  away ; 
While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  dy'd* 
^  e^pgehis  justtoe  on  oar  side*. 


Btif.'     HYffif  ma,  let.       isa? 

9  Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faUfa) 
My  soul  efto  i^est  on  «}|  hfe  saHh ; 

.  His  truth  invkiiably  keeps 
The  largest  proiuiee  of  his  lips.] 

10  Ob,  tell  me,  witba  gentle  voice, 
"  Thou  art  my  God,'*  and  PI  I  rejoice  • 
FilW  wkti  thy  lore,  I  dare  proclala 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy  name. 


■'— r 


HYMN  168.    I^,  M.  [•] 

Jlie  iwne. 

4  JEHOVAH  reigns,  bis  throne  is  high; 

U  His  robes  are  lie;>it  and  majei^ty ; 
His  glory  shines  wiih  beams  £  bright' 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe-. 
His  justice  guards  bis  holy  law ; 
His  lov«  reveals  a  smiting  face ; 
His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

5  Tlirough  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines. 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  des^ns; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  bis  wiU* 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Ijord  descisni  ' 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  joint 
Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mioa. 


■i— .■ 


HYMN  169.    Hallelujah  MeU^.     (•) 
Tht  tame,  . 

1  npHE  liord  Jehovah  reigns ; 
X   His  throne  is  boilt  on  high : 
Hie  garments  be  assumes 
Are  i^t'  and  fflajesty : 


HTMN  ira        B.  n 

IS  aUae       :  I  No  mortal  eye 
08  M  bright,  I  Can  bear  the  sight. 

thuaders  of  his  hand 

•  the  wideivorld  ib  awe ; 
rratb  and  justice  stand 
lard  his  holy  law : 

e  his  love  |  His  tnUh  eonAima 
to  b]es9|    I  And  seals  the  graise. , 

igh  all  his  aooieBt  works 
ising  wtsdom  shioes, 
>aods  the  powers  of  hell,' 
breaks  thmrcursM  designs* 
Ills  arm  I  His  great  ifecreefl, 
fatfil,     I  SGs  so>vefetgQ  wiH. 

can  this  mighty  King 
ory  condescend? 
ivill  he  write  his  nuiie, 
F^er  and  my  Friend  9*^ 
name,  I  Join  all  ay  powers 
nroid ;  {  And  praise  the  Loud. 

HTMN  ITO.    t.k.  pj 

rteomprehemible  and  sovereign, 
creatures  to  perlectioniind 

*  eternal,  naerealed  Mind? 
Lhe  largest  stretch  of  thought 
i  and  search  his  nature  out? 

i  as  heaven,  His  deep  as  h6l!, 
at  can  mortals  know  or  tellF 
y  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
the  shioing  worlds  on  high. 

,  v^n  man,  would  fain  be  fi^lse; 
i  a  wild  young  eolt,  he  flies 
all  the  follies  of  his  mind, 
lis  and  snuffs  the  empty  wind  ] 


B.II.  BYMN  17a  515 

4  God  is  a  Kiog,<of  power  uakoofwii. 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne ; 
If  be  resolve,  who  dare  oppose. 
Or  ask  binr  why,  or  what  he  does  ? 

5  He  woands  the  heart,  and  he  makes  wlwk ; 
And  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul  t 
When  he  ^ats  np  in  long  despair, 

If  ho  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  ? 

6  He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moos, 
The  fiiinfing  snn  grows  dim  at  noon ; 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  bis  reproof. 

t  He  gave  tile  vaulted  heaven  its  forat^ 
The  crooked  serpent,  and  the  worm : . 
He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath. 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  4eath. 

S  These  are  a  portion,  of  his  ways: 
But  who  diall  dare  dtoseribe  his  face? 
l¥ho  con  endure  his  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 


ass  gv  Twm  mc^Mw  bims» 


HYMNS. 


BOOKIIL 


ov  vas  XiOSD'9  avPFCB. 


HTMN  1.  L.  M.  [hj 

1  inpWASoiitimicltfrk,tintdQleailpig^|i 

X  When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  9nm 
Against  the  Son  ef  God's  delight. 
And  friends  heitniyM  faini'  to  his  foes: 

2  Before  the  moumfal  t^oene  hegaoy 

He  took  the  bread,  and  blessM,andbrdDft 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  raa  I 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spate 

\  "  This  is  mj  body  broke  for  sin ; 
**  Reeeive  and  eat  the  Hving  food.*>^ 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  blessM  the  wiu 
^'  Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood*"* 

fPor  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn. 
He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  this  thoni ; 
And  justice  pour'd  upon  fais  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead* 

For  us  his  vital  bfood  was  spilt, 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt ; 
When,  for  black  crimes  of  Dlgseft  sfltk 
lo  gave  his  tool  a  sacrite.1    * 


B.  m.  HYMN  t.  m 

6  "Bo  this,'*  he  cried,  •*  till  time  diull  end, 
•    '*  In  mem'ry  of  yoitr  dying  Friend ; 

**  Meet  at  my  tabte,  and  record 
''Hie  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

7  [Jesus !  Uiy  feast  we  celebrate, 

we  shew  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  luuBe, 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb.] 

HTMN  2.   «.  H.  Fl 

ConrnimumtBUh  iJkHsi  and  toiA  leui/i; 
1  Cor.  X.  16, 17. 
1       TESTIS  invites  his  saints 
*  «J  To  meet  around  hia  board ; 
Here  pardonM  rel^els  sit  and  hold 
'<k)miBtnifeD  with  tfanir  Ijord. 

i     For  food  he  gires  hfs  flesh; 
He  bids  us  drinlc  his  blood : 
Amazing  favour!  matchless  grufetr 
Of  our  descending  God  S 

8  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintain  our  fainting  breitth^ 

\   By  union  wHh  our  living  Iiord, 
An  interest  In  his  death. 

4     Our  heavenly  Father  calls 
Christ  and  his  members  one! 
.  We  the  young  children  of  his  lovto 
And  he  the  firstpborn  Son. 

9  We  are  but  sev'ral  parts 
Of  the  same  broken  bread ; 

"  'One  body  with  its  sev'ral  lhnbe» 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

$  .  lief  all  our  lowers  be  joinM 
'  'His  gioricms  name  to  raise 


ist        wntat  s,A^       B.  m 

I^laaMTO  wid  lore  fill  every  mind. 
And  efrery  roiee  be  pniisa. 


iWM 


HYMN 3.    CM.  [•] 
The  new  covenant  sedUd. 

t  •*fTlHB  promifie  of  my  Fathef*^  lov«  - 
X  *' Shall  st&nd  forever  good; 

'    He  said— Md  gave  his  wmA  to  deatb. 
And  MtlM  the  grace  with  blood. 

f  To  this  dear  oovenant  of  thy  word 
I  s^  my  worthless  name ; 
I  aeai  th'  engagement  to  my  Iionf, 
And  make  my  humble  d&im. 

S  Hie  light  and  strength,  and  pard'oliiggraflM 

And  glory  lihall  be  mine » 
'  My  UfoandsoiiliBiyhenittiidiltthf 

And  all  my  ponrers  are  thinr- 

4  I  call  that  legaey  my  own, 
IHiieh  Jesns  did  fateqneath ; 
TwBs  pmohas'd  wi^  a  dying  gtonn. 
And  rati^^'d  in  deoth* 

tf  Sw|^t  is  the  memh'y  of  his  name, ' 

Who  blea^d  os  in  his  will, 
,    And  to  his,  testament  s^iotrar 

Made  his,  own  life  the  seal- 

HYMN  4..  C.  M.  (•) 

Chnrfi  difing  love;  ot,  our  pardon  hougki  «! 

a  dear  price*  . 

1  TTOW  eondescenciing  and  how  kind 
XX  Wa?  Ood^s  eternal  Son ! 
Oar  misVy  reaeh'd  his  heavenly  min^i   ' 
And  pft^  brooght  him  down. 

[When  Justice  .by  oar  su^provjo^^i^ 
llrew  fbrth  jt:*  ifaieaafiu  sword. 


HegRTe  hia  soul  op- to.  the  utroke^ 
Without «  manii'Hng  word* 

'5  He  iUnk  beneath  our  henvy  woes,  < 
Tb  raise  us  to  his  throne : 
There's  ne'er  a  giftliis  hand  "bestows. 
But  costs  his  heart  a  groan*] 

4  This  was  compassion  like  a  God,      ' 
Ttiat  when  the  Savioirt'  knew 
The  prioe  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
*flis  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

I  Nowthoogh  be  reigns  c^xaUed  high, 
His  love  is  still  as  greats 
Well  he  rpmembers  Calvary ; 
Nor  let  his  saints  foi^et. 

6  [Here  VO' bfdiold  his  bowels  roll 

As  kind  aswben  he  dy'd, 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 
Bleed  through  his  wounded  side, 

7  Here  vre  receive  repeated  seals , 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love : 
9srd  is  the  .wretch  that  never  fiselt 
One  soft  affection  move.] 

$  Here  let  o«r  hearts  begin  to  nelt. 
While  we  hi»  death  ceoord. 
And,  vritb  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt. 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 

-    HYMN  5.    CM..  [•] 

OhriH  Ou  bread  of  lift.  John  vi.  51,  55, 58. 
1  T  £T  us  adore  th' Eternal  Word, 

JLi  'TIS  he  our  souls  hath  fed: 
'     Thou  art  the  living  stream,  O  Lord,   • 
And  fhou  tk'  fanmortal  breed. 


S  [Tlift  mamift  came  fh>m  loiver  skies^ 
Bat  Jesofl  from  steve  ; 
Wbttre  tfae  fresh  spripgii  of  pleasure  H«i, 
Aad  rirere  flow  with  loye. 

5  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  dy>d  at  last. 
Who  ate  that  heavenly  bre«d ; 
But  tjl3is»  provisioas  which  we  taste. 
Can  raise  us  from  the  4fiad.] 

4  BIsssM  be  theliord,  who  ^ves  hislkdi 

To  nourish  dying  men. 
And  c^len  spreads  his  table  ilresh, 
JUst  we  should  foint  again. 

5  Oar  souls  shall  draw  th^  heavei^  Vtittth, 

'  Whilst  JeSBS  finds  supplies ;    ' 
Nor  shall  our  ptMss  (Ink  to  dsath. 
For  Jesus  never  dies* 

6  [Dailjrourmortfeilileshdeeays, 

But  Christ  oar  life  shall  ooae  ; 
His  UBvesisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb,] 

HYMN  6.    L.  M.  ?} 

l%tmemoTialrfourt^9entLord.  Johnxn-li 
liuke  xtXi.  19.  John  sir.  S. 

1    TESUS  is  gone  «bove  the  akiestt 
oJ  Whereoarweak  senses  reach  luA not: 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyee« 
To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thooi^ 

t  te  knows  what  wand'ring  hearts  we  hare, 

^   A|»t  to  forget  his  lovely  face; 
Aad,  to  cefresh  our  aunds,  he  gave 
These  kiad  meoioriiSs  of  his  grace. 

9  Ae  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 
With  M  own  fash  and  dying  Mood. 


B.  III.  HYMN  7.  &ei 

ft^e  on  the  rich  provisioa  feed, 

And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  our  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  l>e  all  forgot. 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem; 

f    Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thooght. 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fisi'cf  on  him. 

5  Whilst  he  is  absent  from  onr  sight, 
ma  to  prepare  oar  souls  a  place. 
That  we  may^  dwell  in  heavenly  light. 
And  live  forever  near  his  lace.   > 

4 

C  fOur  eyes  look  upward  to  the  faf Ilsi      t 
^    w  hence  oar  returning  Lord  shall  oome : 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home.] 

^  HYMN  t.    L.  M.  ""7^ 

Crvtifixion  to  the  woiid  by  the  cross  tf  Christ, 

Gal.  vi.  14. 
^  T^T^^^  I  survey  the  wondroos  iross 
W  On  which  the  PHnee  of  g^ory  dy'd, 
JM[y  richest  gain  I  count  hut  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

fi  Forbid  it,  Lord,  thatt  I  should  boiist,    ' 
Save  in  the  deatkol  Christ,  my  God : 

•"'  All  the  vain  things  that  charm  mtt  most, 
X  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

S  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
^    Sorrovir  and  love  fliaw  mingled  down  I 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet?      , 
Or  thorns  compose  Ho  rich  a  crown? 

4  [His  dying  frimson,  like  a  rabe. 
Spreads  o'el  Ms  body  on  the  tret ; 
Then  am  |  doid  to  all  the  globe,  .    . 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me*! 

**  2i  9 


66f  HYMN  8.  B.  IQ. 

9  Were  the  wBole  realm  of  natore  mine, 
Th&t  were  a  present  far  too  small  z 
liove  to  aonsing,  so  4iTiiie, 
DwuuMb  B^  «otti,iiiy  iife,  my  «U1 

HTMN  8.    C.  M.  (•) 

1  r  AiOME,  let  OS  join  a  joyXat  tnqe 
vy  X'o  our  exalted  Iiord, 
Tf  laiatson  bigb,  woniid  his  thi^Dse, 

'  •  And  we  aroaad  his  board. 

S  While  anee  apon  this  lower  groond, 
-    Weaj^  Mid  faint  ye  stood. 
What  dear  vtfreshtnent  bete  ye  foand 
"Fromthis  Immortal  food ! 

5  The  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne 

In  heavett's  high  garden  grows, 
lisden  with  grace,  beads  gently  down 
.  Its  ever  smiling  bongiuu 

4  [Hovering  among  the  leaves,  there  standi 
The  sweet  celestial  Dove ; 
And  Jesus  on  tfate  branches  hang^ 
The  banner  of  his  love. 

If  lis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight, 
While  in  his  shade  We  sit ; 
His  frait  is  "pleasing  to  the  si|^ 
And  to  the  taste  a^  sweat. 

6  New  life  it  spreads  through  dying  heftrtt, 

And  diears  the  drooping  mind  r* 
Vieour  and  Joy  the  jblce-fmparts. 
Without  a  sting  behind.]  * 

^ow  let  the  flaming  weapon  stanit, 
And'gttiard  all  Eden's  troef 


B.  IHL  HYMN  9.  56S 

There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land 
That  bears  such  fnrit  as  these. 

8  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore. 

Whose  wondrous  hands  has  made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign  power 
To  raise  and*heal  the  dead* 


HYMN  9.    S.  M.  (») 

7%e  Spirit^  the  tcsaler,  and  the  blaod^ 
1  Jc^B  V.  6. 
i       T  ET  all  our  tongues  be  oiie, 
XJ  To  praise  our  God  on  high, 
DTho  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son, 
To  fetch  us,  strangers,  nigh. 

%      Nor  let  our  voices  cease 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  name ; 
Jesus,  th'  ambassador  oi  peace,. 
How  cheerfully  he  came! 

S      It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God ; 
Great  was  the  debt,  and  he  appears 
To  make  our  payment  good. 

4  Pf  y  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood ; 

By  witter  we  are  purify'd. 
And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 

9      Infinite  wa^  oar  guilt, 

But  he,  our  Priest,  atones ; 
0n,  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spiH, 
And  offer'd  >yith  his  groans.] 

5  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  blia 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living. stream 
Flow.  &oai  bis  breakini;  heart. 


764  HYMN  10.  B.  IIL 

7     There,  on  Ibe  iwireed  tree, 
In  dying  pangs  he  lies, 
Falflls  bis  Father's  great  decree, 
'  And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

t     Thus  the  Redeemer  came. 
By  water,  and  by  blood ; 
And  when  the  spirit  speaks  the  same 
We  feel  his  witness  good. 

S      While  the  Eternal  Three 
Bear  their  record  above, 
Here  I  believe  he  dy'd  for  me. 
And  scal'd  my  Saviour*s  love. 

16  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart : 
Great  Comforter,  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.] 


HYMN  10.    li.  M.  C») 

ChtUi  trwi^^  the  wisdom  and  power  of  God. 
1  T\TATCJRE  with  open  volnme  stands, 
XN  To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroftd ; 
And  every  labour  of  his  bands 
Shews  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

%  But  in  the  grace  that  rescn'd  man 
His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  previous  blood,  and  crimson  tines. 

S  [Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete, 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove, 
Which  of  the  letters  bast  is  writ. 
The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 

I  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

.  Where  eracl and  yetigeaoi^e  straof^y join; 


B-  in  HTMN  11.  S^ 

Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart. 
To  make  the  purchai^'d  pleasures  mine. 

5  Oh,  th9  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 
Where  God  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  dyM ! 
Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  bii^  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

6  I  would  forever  speak  his  name, 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown. 
With  angels  Join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

HYMN  11.    C.  M.  [*) 

y  Pardi^i  brought  to  our  smtes, 

1  T  OHD,'  how  divine  thy  comforts  are ! 

1  A  How  heavenly  is  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacrecl  feast 
Of  his  redeemiog  grace ! 

2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  bur  God,*- 

And  sweetest  glories  shine ; 
There  Jesus  says  that  "  I  am  hiSf 
And  my  Beloved's  mio^." 

5  "  Here",  says  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 
And  shews  his  wounded  side, 
**See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
"That open'd  when  I  dyM !»' 

4  [He  smiles,  &  cheers  my  mournful  heart, 

And  tells  of  all  his  pain : 
. "  All  this,"  he  says,  "  I  bore  for  thee,»> 
And  then  he  )»miles  again.] 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  King 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this !  ' 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  *vM, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kis«. 


MS  HTM!^  12.  B.  IB. 

6  [Let  such  amasiog  lores  as  these. 

Be  soQBded  all  abroad ; 
Sach  favours  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God. 

7  To  him  who  wash'd  us  la  his  blood, 

Be  er^rlastiog  praise ; 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  power. 
Eternal  as  bis  days.] 

HYMN  12.    li.  M.  [•] 

' TJa  gospel/easi*    Luke  xiv.  16,  fye, 

1  [TTOTf  rich  hre  thy  protons,  Txinl ! 

jn  Thy  table  furnish'd  from  above  I 

The  fruits  of  Ufe  o'erspread  the  board. 

The  cup  o'erflows  witb  hcareoly  love. 

]t  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jews, 
Were  first  invited  to  the  feast ; 
Vfe  hMmbly  take  what  they  refnsc, 
Attfl  Gentiles  thy  salvation  taste. 

5  Vfc  are  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame : 
And  help  was  far,  and  death  ^as  nigh  ! 
Bat  at  the  gospel  call  we  came, 
And  every  want  receivM  supply. 

I  From  the  higbtvay  that  leads  to  faell, 
From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair. 
Lord,  we  are  eome  with  thee  to  dwell. 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 

What  shall  we  pay  th'  Flternal  Sod, 
Hiat  left  the  heaven  of  his  abode, 
And  to  th|s  wretched  earth  came  dows. 
To  bring  us,  waod'rers,  back  to  Godi* 

It  cost  bitt  death  to  save  our  lives  *» 
Vo  Vuy  oar  souls  it  eost  fait  own; 


B.  III.  HYBIN  13.  ff«7 

And  all  the  ttnbnowa  joyi  he  sivse. 
Were  bought  with  agoniei  unkMiwii* 

7  Our  everlastisg  love  is  dae 

To  Bim  who  ransom'd  sinneri  loft ; 
And  pity'd  rel)el8,  when  he  knew 
The  vast  expense  hie  lo^e  would  eost. 

'1 


HYMN  IS.    e.  M.  (•) 

XKvtne  love  making  a  feast,  and  eAlling  in  (hi 

guests.    Luke  xiv.  17,  22,  ^. 
t  TTO^  sweet  and  awful  is  the  plaos, 
XI  With  Christ  within  the  doors^ 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  <S  her  stores  t 

2  H^re  every  bowel  of  our  God* 
^    With  soft  compassion  rolls  ; 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood, 
'Is  food  f5)r  dying  souls* 

S  While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 
Join  to  adntire  the  least, 
Baeh  ofiis^ry,  with  thankfiil  tongMes, 
**  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ? 

4  *'  Why  was  I  made  td  bear  thy  voWe, 

^*  And  enter  while  there's  room, 
**  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choiee, 
**  And  rather  starve  than  come?'* 

5  ^was  the  same  love  that  spread  the  ftatit 

That  sweetly  forcM  us  in ; 
Else  we  had  still  tefusM  to  taste, 
And  peirisli'd  ia  our  sio. 

6  [Fity  the  nations,  O  our  God!^ 

.Constrain  the  earth  to  come*; 
Ssnil  thy  rietorious  word  abroad. 
And  bring  tkt  stranf^  teme* 


568  HTMN  14,  15.  B.  Ill 

7  Tfe  long  to  see  thy  chorohes  fall,. 
That  all  tbe  cbown  raee 
Ha^  with  ope  voice,  and  heart,  and  aodi, 
fiing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

HYMN  14.  L.  M.  pj 

Tlui9ngifBimeon;IjakeiU^;  or,asigiu 

^  Christ  make$  death  ea#y. 

1  Tyro  W  have  our  hearts  embraced  oar  God, 

J.^  We  woald  forget  all  earthly  charms, 

And  wish  to  die  as  Simeon  would. 

With  his  young  Savloar  in  his  arras. 
9.  Oar  lips  should  learn  that  joyful  BOBg, 

Were  bat  our  hearts  prepaf'd  like  his  ; 

*'  Our  fi(^ls  still  waiting  to  begone, 
"   '*  And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

5  "  Here  we  have  seen  thy  lace,  O  liord, 
**  And  view'd  salvation  with  our  eyes, 
'•  Tasted  and  felt  the  living  Word, 
'*  The  bread  descending  from  the  skies. 

4  **  Thou  hast  prepar'd  this  dying  lismb, 
^  Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 

**  To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 
"  And  shew  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  "  Heis  oar  light ;  our  mornuig-star 

/*  Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknowii ; 

*•  The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 

"  And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne.** 

""  HYMN  15.    C.  m'  (5) 

Our  Lord  Jems  at  his  own  table* 
1  fTIHE  memory  of  our  dying  liord 
X    Awakes  a  thankful  tongue; 
How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board. 
And  Uess'd  the  food,  and  snog !      ' 


B.  III.  HYMN  16.  M9 

ft  Happy  the  men  that  eat  this  btiead,    . 
But  doubly  blessM  was  he 
"  l^bo  gently  bow'd  his  loving  head, 
And  lean'd  it,  Lord,  on  thee. 

3  By  faith  the  same  delights  we  tasio 

As  that  great  fav'rite  did, 
And  sit,  and  lean  on  Jesus'  breast, 
And  lalce  the  heavenly  bread. 

4  Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies, 

Hither  the  King  descends! 
*^  Come,  my  beloved,  eat  (he  crieft) 
**  And  drink  salvation,  friends. 

5  "  My  flesh  is  food  and  physio  too, 

**  A  balm  for  all  yonr  pains  *. 
"  And  the  red  streams  of  pardon  flow 
**•  From  these  ray  pierced  veins.? 

6  Hosanna  to  his  bounteous  love, 

For  such  a^  feast  below ! 
And  yet  he  feeds  his  saints  above 
With  nobler  blessings  too. 

T  [Come,  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
That  brings  our  sonls  to  rest ! 
Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more, 
But  dwell  at  th'  heavenly  feast.] 

HYMN  16.    C.  M.  [♦! 

Tilt  agonits  of  Christ, 

i  TVrOW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot, 
X^  Our  hearts  no  more  repine ; 
Our  suff'rings  are  not  worth  a  thonghtr 
Lord,  when  compared  with  thine. 

t  In  lively  figures  here  welsee 
The  blecMding  Prince  of  Itive  * 


m^         wnm  17.         b.  ni 

Each  of  118  hopes  lie  dy'd  fof  nte. 
And  fhdn  our  griefs  remove. 

I  [Our  hnable  faith  here  takes  ber  eism 
While  sitting  round  bis  board; 
And  toek  to  Calvary  she  flies. 
To  Tiew  her  groaning  Lord. 

4  His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew  : 
And,  the  laige  load  of  8^  our  giuH 
Lay  heavy  on  him  too ! 

5  But  the  Divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear ; 
Dying,  be  conquered  hell  and  bib. 
And  made  his  triumph  there.] 

€  Grace,  wisdoDi,  justice,  joinM  and  WTcmglit 
The  wonders  of  that  day : 
Ko  mortal  tongue,  nor  mortal  thought, 
CJan  equal  thanks  repay. 

7  Our  hymns  should  sound  like  those  abore, 
Could  we  our  voices  raise;   ' 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love. 
And  aU  our  UVes  be  pr^se. 

""""'  tlYMN  17.    S.  M.  pi 

Ineomparablefood;  or,  ikefUsh  and  bhii  4 

Christ.    - 

1      T7[7^  ^^°^  ^^'  amazing  deeds  . 
V  V    That  erace  divine  performs  ; 
Th^  eternal  Goo  comes  down  andhloiif 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

S      This  soul-reviving  wiiie. 

Dear  Saviour,  Hia  thy  blood  ; 
We  thank  that  sacred  flesh  of  thine 
For  tfate  immortal  food. 


[|.  HTHN  18.  «7] 

^be  baoqliet  that  we  eat 
3  made  of  heavenly  things ; 
tb  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweet 
lS  our  Redeemer  brings. 

1  vain  had  Adam  sought, 
jid  search'd  bis  garden  roond, 
there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
1  all  that  happy  ground. 

h'  angelic  host  above 
an  never  taste  this  food ; 
y  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
ut  not  a  Saviour's  blood. 

'n  us  th'  Almigbty  Lord 
•estows  this  liiatchUsB  graee ;  * 

1  meets  us  with  some  cheering  wog4, 
i^ith  pleasure  in  his  face. 

le,  all  ye  drooping  saints, 

.nd  banquet  with  the  King; 

}  wine  will  drown  yonr  sad  compIaint9» 

.nd  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 

itvation  to  the  name 

four  adored  Christ : 

d'  the  wide  earth  bis  graee  pfoelainii 

is  glory  in  the  highest. 

HYMN  18.    L.  M.  (*) 

Thet0tme, 

SSUS !  we  bow  before  t^y  feet ! 

Thy  table  is  divuiely  stor'd ! 
sacred  flesfi  oar  souls  have  e«t, 
living  bread— ^e  thank  thee,  lieid! 

I  here  we^rink  oar  Saviour's  bloody 
tbaiilc thee,  hatAl  ^  gHi'roiM  wiw% 


572  HTMN  19.  B.  lU 

Miogle«l  171  th  love ;  the  foantain  ilow'i 
From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thiae. 

5  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  foand, 
For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food; 
In  vain  we  search  the  globe  around 
For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good. 

4  Carnal  provisions  can  at  best 

Bat  cheer  the  heart,  or  warm  the  head  ,- 
But  the  rich  cordial  that  we  taale« 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the  Master  of  the  feast ; 
His  name  our  souls  forever  bless  1 
To  God  the  King,  and  God  the 
A  loud  hoianna  round  the  place. 


HYMN  19.     li.  M.  p 

Olory  in  the  crou ;  or,  not  cuhamed  of  i^hrs^ 

fruct/icd. 

1  A  T  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lioril, 
u\.  Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast : 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  boer^, 
And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  ^very  guest- 

2  Onr  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love. 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  <lyM : 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer  crucify'd. 

5  Let  the  vain  world  pronbunceit  sbane, 
And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause ; 
We' come  to  boast  our  Saviour's- aamei 
And  make  oar  triumphs  in  the  croai* 

4  With  joy  we  teV  the  sco/fing  age. 
He  who  wae  dead  has  left  his  tooib. 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  JteM. 
And  we  are  waitiag  till  he 


HYMN  20,  ai.  673. 

HYMN  20.    C.  M.  [«] 

rovUions  for  ike  table  of  our  Lord ;  or, 
the  tree  of  life^  and  river  of  lope. 

ORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteons  hand, 
And  sing  the  solemn  feast, 
sre  sweet  celeatial  dainties  stand 
or  every  willing  guest. 

e  tree  of  life  adorns  the  boards 
iTitb  rich  immortal  fruit, 
1  ne'er  an  angry  flamiiig  sword 
'o  guard  the  passage  to't. 

i  cup  stands  crown'd  with  living  juiee  ; 
?he  fountain  flows  above, 
d  runs  down  «treaming,  for  our  use^ 
n  rivulets  of  love.] 

e  food's  prepared  by  heavenly  art ; 
The  pleasure's  well  refin'd  ; 
ey  spread  new  life  through  every  heart 
lo/l  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 

}ut  and  pf-oclaim  the  Saviour's  love, 
S'e  saints  that  taste  his  wine ; 
in  with  your  kindred  saints  above, . 
In  loud  hosannas  join. 

thousand  glories  to  the  God 
Who.  gives  such  joy  as  tins  ! 
)saBnal  let  it  sound  abroad, 
And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 

■  I  ■  ■        I        I  111.        .-.         ■—  I  ■  m  ■  ■ 

HYMN  tl.    C.  ai.  (1) 

triumpkat  feast  for  Giristh  victory  over 
Mfi,  deaths  and  hell. 

COMB,  let  us  lift  our  voiced  high. 
High  90  ottF  joys  q^'ise  { 


C74         HTifiir  21.        B.  m 

And  jofn  the  songs  above  the  sky. 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

%  Jesus,  the  God,  who  fought  and  Ued, 
And  conquered  when  he  fell ; 
Wbo  ro«e,  and  at  his  chariot  ^r^miIi 
Dragg'd  all  the  powers  of  hell : 

J  Jesus,  the  God,  invites  us  here. 
To  ^8  triumphal  feast. 
And  brings  immortal  bleissings  dowa 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 

4  The  Lord !  how  glorious  is  his  CayM!  ^ 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear  1 
And,  oh !  what  melting  words  he  sa^ 
To  every  humble  ear ! 

5  **  FoT  you,  the  children  of  my  love» 

**  It  was  for  you  I  dy'd : 
'*  Behold  my  hands,  bdMld  ny  lisel, 
"  And  look  into  my  side. 

6  **  These  are  the  wounds  for  fom  X  bora, 

'*  The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
**  When  I  came  down  to  free  your  aoA 
"  From  misery  and  chains. 

7  "  [Justice  unsheathM  its  fiery  swof^ 

"  And  plongM  it  in  my  heart ; 
.**  Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  hore, 
"  And  most  tormenting  ^mart. 

I  «' When  bell,  and  all  its  spiteful  pow^l|^ 
"  Stoodi^readful  in  my  way, 
**  To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours^ 
"  I  gave  my  own  awi^. 

>  '*  But  irhile  I  bled,,  and  groan^tl.  «nd  df**, 
•  I  ntto'd  fiat's  thStt*,-    *      '•-  7    ' 


B.UI  HYMN  22.  ^    675 

^*  High  OB  my  crosi  I  hung,  and  sp  j'd 
**Tlie  mottster  tambling  down. 

10  <'  Now  you  must  triumph  a*,  ray  .feast, 

'*  Afll  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood ;     . 
**  Aod  live  eternal  ages  blessM, 
"  For  'tis  immortol  food." 

11  Tietorious  God !  what  can  we  pay 

For  favonre  so  divine  ? 
We  would  devote  our  hearts  away. 
To  be  fonver  thine.] 

I  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise, 

The  tribute  of  our  tongties ; 
Bat  themes  so  infinite  as  these 

Exceeds  our  noblest  songs. 

I— ^»W—i .IMP— 1— il— — ""■  '  '      ■■■— — «— ^». 

HYMN  22.    li.  M.  [*] 

Tkt  eompauion  of  a  dying  ChrisL 

OUH  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb : 
O  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 
in  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
^nd  meltiog  as  his  dying  love  S 

WoB  eiver  equat  pity  found  ? 
The  Prince  of  heav^a  resigns  his  breath, 
Ind  pours  his  life  oat  on  the  ground, 
'o  ransom  guilty  worms  firom  death! 

Scbels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  lavrs ; 
e  from  the  tbreal'ning  set  us  free, 
ore  the  liiil  venge|Lnce  on  his  cross, 
nd  naird  the  curses  to  the  tree. 

le  lav  proclaims  no  terror  now, 
ad  Sinai's  ihunder  roars  no  more : 
ooi  bU  Ills  wounds  new  blestiiii^  floWt 
eoa  of  JQjr  wijtiioitt«.  shore. 


6Ttt     n    HYMN  23, 24.        B.  UL 

5  Hers  we  have  wash'd  oar  deepest  stains, 
And  beal'd  our  wonads  witk  heavenly 

blood; 
BiessM  fountain !  springing  froo^  the  veirs 
Of  Jesus,  oar  incarnaie  God.]  ■• 

6  In  rain  our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  oompassion  so  divine; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 

A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  tlune. 

HYMN  23.    C.  3f .  (•) 

Grate  and  glory  by  the  death  ofChriti. 
1  [QITTIIva  around  our  Father's  board, 

O  We  raise  our  tuneful  breath; 
^  Our  faith  beholds  our  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 

ft  We  see  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed, 
'Whence  aU  our  pardons  rise ; 
The  sinner  views  th*  atonement  madei 
And  loves  the  Sacrifice. 

5  Tiiy  cruel  thorny,  thy  sham^Cul  cross, 
Procure  us  heavenly  crowns : 
Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  lo&a ; 
Our  healing  from  thy  wounds. 

4  Oh !  'tis  impossibte  that  we. 
Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee, 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

HYMN  24.    C.  M.  (•. 

ParSon  and  sirength/rom  Christ, 
i  T?ATH£B,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  graee, 
X^  To  see  thy  glories  shine ; 
The  Lord  wiji  his  own  table  bless, 
,  4^d  make  the  (east  divine. 


S 


tlf.^  HYMN  25.  6p 

e  touch,  we  taste,  the  heavenly  bread  i 
We  drink  the  sacred  cop : 
ith  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed^ 
Our  souls  rejoice  ip  hope. 

>  shall  appear  before  the  throne 
Of  our  forgiving  God, 
ressM  in  the  garments  of  his  Soti, 
And  sprinkled  wi|h  his  blood. 

''e  shall  be  strong  to  ron  the  race, 
And  clUnl}  the  upper  sky ; 
hristwill  provide  our  souls  with  <—tc  ; 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 

et  us  indulge  a  cheerfiil  frame, 

For  joy  becomes  a  feast ; 
Te  love  the  mem'ry  of  his  name 

More  than  the  wine  we  taste., 

HYMN  S5.    C.  M.  f^] 

THvine  glories  and  grace, 

aOW  are  thy  glories  here  displayed ; 
Great  God,  how  bright  they  shine : 
V^'hiie  at  thy  word  we  break  the  bi'eail. 
And  pour  the  flowing  wiqc  ! 

lere  thy  revenging  justice  stands, 
And  pleads  its  dreadful  cause ; 

lere  saving  mercy  spreads  her  hand' 
Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

[Tiy  saints  attend  with  every  grace, 

On  this  great  sacriQce ; 
Ind  love  appears  with  cheerful  fae^ 

And  faith  titith  fixed  eyes. 

>ur  hope  in  waiting  posture  site. 
'^T  heaven  rtirects  her  t'"?*!'  , 


578  .  HYIVIN  25/      ^   B.  ISL 

Here  every  warmer  pftssion, meets. 
And  warmer  powers  unite. 

5  Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 
And  rising  sin  destroy ; 

Kepentance  comes  with  aching  heart,   • 
Yet  not  ibrbids  the  joy. 

€  Dear  Savioar,  change  our  faith  to  sight ; 
Let  sin  forever  die  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight. 
And  every  tear  be  dry. 

I  CANNOT  persuade  myself  to  put  a  fuU 
period  to  tiuse  divirit  Hymns,  until  I  have  ad' 
dressed  a  spuial  80NQ  OF  GLORY  to  GfA 
the  FaOier,  the  Sion,  and  the  Holy  Spin- 
Though  the  Latin  name  of  it,  Gloria  Palria,  \' 
retained  in  the  English  nation  from  the  Roan 
church  i  and  though  there  may  be  some  excai' 
es  of  superstitious  honour  paid  to  the  words  i 
it,  which  may  have  tprought  some  unhappy  f^- 
judices  in  teeaher  Christians,  yet  I  beiiert  -^ 
slill  to  be  one  of  the  noblest  parts  of  Christir^ 
worship.     The  subject  of  U  it  the  doctrine  .f 
the  Trinity,  whidi  is  that  peculiar  glory  of'x 
divine  nature,  tliat  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
so  clearly  revealed  unto  men,  and  is  so  nectsscj- 
to  true  Christianity.  The  action  is  praise,vhKi 
is  one  of  tJie  most  complete  and  exalted  parts  * 
heavenly  worship.    I  have  cast  the  song"  wto ' 
variety  offonns,  and  hai^e fitted  it  by  a  ph.- 
version,  or  a  larger  paraphrase,  to  be  5%nig  o 
tfier  alone^  or  at  the  ^malusion  of  anotf* 
Hymn,  I  have  also  added  a  Jew  Hosannas,r 
ascriptions  of  salvation  to  Christ,  inthe  sa:^\ 
nmnner,  and  for  the  same  end. 


L  HYMN  2^,  27.         5T» 

DOXOLOGIES. 


IYMN26.    First  Long  Metre.     (»> 

y  of  praise  to  the  ever  blessed  T^ivm^ 
OD  the  FAtHEB,  Son,  and  Sfieit. 

LKSS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  loye, 
To  whose  ceiestial  soarce  we  owa 
ers  of  endless  joy  above, 
1  rills  of  comfort  here  belmv. 

y  to  thee,  ^reai  Son  of  God ! 
m  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
irecipus  stream  of  vital  blood, 
don  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise, 
o  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo, 
k'st  living  streams  of  grace  arise* 
i  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

IS  God  th^  Father,  Gpd  the  Son, 
i  God  the  Spirit  we  adore, 
it  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
thout  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

MN  47.    First  Common  Metre.    [♦] 

LORT  to  God  the  Father's  name, 

Who  from  Oar  sinful  race 
tse  out  his  fav'ri'.es  to  proclaim 
'he  honours  of  his  grace. 

ry  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 
Vho  dwelt  in  bumble  clay,  **" 
i  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
rave  his  own  life  away^ 


£80  HTMN  28, 29.         K  H 

8  ^lory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

FroiD  whoSft  almighty  pow«r 
Oar  goals  tbeir  heavenly  birth  derive, 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

k  Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above, 
Th'  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Who  by  the  wonders  of  his  love 
Has  made  his  nature  knovm. 

HTMN  28.  First  Short  Metre.      ['] 

%      T  £T  God  the  Father  liv^ 

■  ^  Forever  ott  our  tongues : 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs* 

9  Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  the  ^n. 

Who  bought  your  souls  from  bell  mbL 
By  off 'ring  up  his  own«  [deaiX 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 
Of  an  immortal  strain. 

Whose  light,  and  power,  and  grace  eft- 
Salvation  down  to  men.  [ve}! 

4  While  God  the  Comforter 
IFieveals  our  pardon'd  sin, 

P  may  the  blood  and  water  besor 
The  same  record  witliin ! 

5  To  th«  great  One  in  Three, 
Thai  seals  this  grace  in  heavei|. 

The  Father,  Sow,  and  Spirit,  be 
Jiteroal  glory  given. 
■  ■■  ■'    ",*  ■  ■  I    ^ ■■ 

HYMN  ^.  Second  Long  Metr^>     \ 
t  r^  LORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 

\^  ^k^%Q  na-jie  has  mysteries  unkr.o'^ 


J 


HYMN  $0-^33.  581 

ace  One,  in  person  Three ; 
i\  nature  yet  alone. 

all  our  noblest  powers  are  join'^ 
>nours  of  thy  name  to  raise, 
lories  overmatch  our  mind, 
ingels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 

I  ..  ..,     —  .1  III  Dml    . 

N  SO.     Second  Common  Metre.  (*} 
[£  God  of  mercy  be  adotr'd, 
W\vo  calls  our  souls  from  de^b^ 
saves  by  his  RSDSBMiNe  w0B1>, 
id  new  creating  breath. 

iraiae  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
nd  Spirit  all  divine. 
One  in  Tl»ee,  and  Three  in  One, 
>et  saints  and  angela  join. 

rMN  31.    Second  Short  ^etre<      [♦] 

LET  God  the  Maker's  name 
I  Have  honour,  love  and  fear ; 
God  the  Saviour  pvy  the  sane, 
And  God' the  Comforter. 

Father  of  lights  above, 
Thy  meirey  we  adoi:e, 
he  Sod  of  thine  eternal  love, 
And  Spirit  of  thy  power. 

HYMN  92.    Third  Long  Metre,    [•j 
^0  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, ' 
.  And  God  t^  Spirit,  Three  in  Opf , 
Be  honour,  praise  and  glory  given. 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heavefi. 

HYMN  S3.    Or/&itt.  (♦/ 

i  LL  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name, 
X  Fatker  of  mercy,  God  of  lovfe ; 


6BZ  HTMN  34-^8.        B.  HI. 

Thus  we  exalt  the  liord,  the  Lamb, 
And  thus  we  praise  the  heavenly  I)OTe. 


HYMN  34.    Tlitrd  Common  Metre.    (•) 

NOW  let  the  Father,  and  the  Bon, 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd. 
Where  thepe  are  works  to  make  hun  knowi 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

HYMN  S5.    Or  thus.  (•) 

HONOUR  to  the  Almishty  ThrtB^ 
And  everlasUng  One ; 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
.     The  Spirit  and  the  Son. 

HYMN  36.    Third  Short  M^tre.       f»1 

YE  Migels  round  the  throne^ 
And  sainUf  thai  dwell  b^ow. 
Worship  the  Faliier,  Jove  the  fioa,      . 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

HYMN  37.    Or  Aiw.  {*] 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise ; 
Give  glory  to  the  Soq  ; 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 


HYMN  88.    Hallelujah  Metre.      [•! 
A  song  ofpraiie  to  the  blessed  TmiaiTV. 

1  T  GIVE  immortal  praise  ' 
X  To^rod  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  nay  comforts  here. 
And  better  hopes  above, 
sent  his  Qwja   |  To  die  for  sins 

irnai  Son,         j  Tliat  men  had  don» 


B.m.  BTMN  39.  583 

i  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  tod, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blopd 
From  everlastine  wo ; 
And  now  he  lives,    f  And  s^ees  the  fruk 
Aiid  oow  he  reigns,  ]  Of  all  his  pains. 

5  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give. 

Whose  new-creating  power 

JMlakes  the  dead  sinner  live : 
His  work  completes  I  And  fills  the  sou! 
The  great  design,      {  AVith  joy  divine. 

i  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  done, 

^e  undivided  Three, 

And  the  mysterious  One: 
f  here  reason  fails,    4  There  faith  prevftils^ 
rith  all  her  powers,  |  A»d  love  adores. 

HTMN  39.    2d  Hallelujah  Metre.     [*] 

1  nno  Him  who  chone  us  first, 

X    Before  the  world  began ; 

To  Him  who  bore  the  curse 

To  save  rebelfipus  man ; 
»  Him  who  formM  1  Is  endless  praiia 
ir  hearts  anew,     |  And  glory  due. 

2  The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Through  our  ionnortal  songs ; 
W6  bring  to  God  the  Son 
Hosanoas  on  our  tongues : 

r  lips  address    1  With  equal  praise, 
;  Spirit's  name  [  And  zeal  the  same. 

Jjet  every  saint  above. 

And  angelft  round  the  throxie, . 


Forever  bless  and  loTe 

The  sacrccl  Three  io  One. 
Thus  heaven  shall  i:aise  1  IVben  earth  ^  uint 
His  honours  high,  |  Grow  old  wmd  die. 


«.—  I  >  i    ■ 


HYMrfiO.    Haliehijah  Metre.      [•] 

TO  God  the  Father's  throoe 
Perpetual  h<}nours  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Sod, 
To  God  tiie  Spifit  praise! 
And  If  b9«  oar  lips  |  Our  faith  adores 
Tbeii^  tribute  hriag,  |  The  name  we  silig. 

HYKnH!    OrHmf.     \:    (•, 
10  our  eternal  God, 
The  Father,  aufl  jtha  Son* 
And  Spirit,  all  diirine,  . 
^   Three  mysteries  ia  one,    - 
oaltration,  povrei,         I  By  all  on  eartn. 
And  praise  be  gl\rea,    |  Aiid  all  in  heaven. 


T 


The  m)SANNA,9r  SethtUion  emsnbtd  f 

CkriH. 
JHYMN  42.    I*  H.  [♦ 

1  TTOSANNA  tp  King  David's  Son, 
XJL  Who  reigns  on  a  superior  throne : 
TTe  bless  the  prince  of  heavenly  birth. 
Who  brin|^  salvation  down  to  earth. 

ft  liet  every  nation,  every  age, 
•  In  this  deltghtful  work  engage; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Zion  sirr 
The  gfOfving  glories  of  her  Kinig, 


iHJ 


HYMN  AS.    C.  M.  !♦ 

OS ANJVA  to  the  Prince  of  Gr aco .' 
Zicn  behold  thy  King ; 


t.m.       HYMN  44,  45.  Ui 

Pro6laim  the  Son  of  Daviil'i^  raoe, 
And  teach  the  babes  to  siog. 

f  fiosanna,  to  th'  incarnate  Word 
WtK>  from  the  Father  came; 
Asiiribd  solvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  l^lessings  on  big  name.  _ 

""""^        HYMNW.    S.M.  M 

1     TT08 ANNA  to  the  Son 

xl  Of  Bavid,  and  of  God, 
*  Wto  itonght  the  news  of  pardon  dowo« 

AxA  bought  it  with  his  b]oo4 

t     To  Christ  th'  anointed  King  . 
Be  endless  blessings  giv^h ; 
Let  the  whole  eanh  his  glory  sirg, 
Who  made  ear  peace  with  Heaven. 

HYMN  45.    Hallelojah  Metre.     f«i 
1      TTOS  ANN  A  to  the  Kmg 

XJi  Of -Bamd's  ancient  blood  \ 

Behold  he  comea  to  bring 

Forgiving  gwoe  from  God : 
fj^t  old  and  young  \  And  at  his  fet 
Attend  his  way,     |  Their  honours  Ift^  . 

£      Glory  to  God  oh  high ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb : 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  f>k^ 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim. 

Upon  his  head       j  And  every  a&. 

Shall  honours  rest,  |  Pronoum^  him  bitos 


fBB  BirSk 


TABLE 

TO  Wist}  ANT  HTMN  BT  TH£  FUtSTLOTS. 


Page 

DORS  tnd  tremble*  341 
,A1m!  anddidmjr    430 


Come  mtheri  all  ye  wevfttl 
Come,  Hoif  Spiri^  4SB 


ill  slory  to  thy  woDdrous58  (  Come,  let  us  jom  a  joyful  SSI 
Lll  moitel  veaities  be  332  Gome,  let  <a  join  our  3M 
Uid  are  we  wretches  yet  506  Come,let  usUftourjoyfiilSVV 
Lod  miM  this  body  die  612  Corner  let  »slilt4lttr  sn 
Lnd  now  the  scales  have  488  Come,  we  that  love  4iK 

Lrise,  ay  80ul,my  joyful  439 D' 


Ls  new-born  babes  desire  41 1 
Lt  thy  conffland,  our  672 
kttend,  while  Ood*B  835 
Lwake,  my  hewt,  ariaet  330 
Lwake,  our  stfulSi  aw^r*  343 
Lway  from  every  mratal  131 
B 

3ACKWAR0wfth 
Be^n,  myf  tongue, 
e  hold  now  sinners 
ehold  the  blind  their 
ehold  the  glories 
ehold  the  grace  qipeanSl? 
ehold  the  potter  and  the  394 
ehold  the  Rose  of  358 


478 
403 
030 
31ft 


624 
618 
462 
646 
38] 


DAueHTiuaf^BoB,  ao 
Deer  Lord,beholdoaff6l> 
Dearest  of  all  the  oaAes  sx 
Death  caonot  mAe  om  eBl 
Death  may  dissolve  334 
Dettb,  *tia  a  meianeboly  4SI 
Deceiv*dby  subtle  anmon 
350|Deep  in  the  dnst  before  39f 
Descend  from  heaT*ii,  440 
Do  we  not  know  that  SST 
Down  headlong  flnom  601 
Dread  SorrcM^i  kt  iB74a 

ERE  the  blue  hee^«oB3It 
Sternal  Sovereign  of  638 


«hold  the  woman's       .  629  Etennl  SpinUwe  confoaa 6It 

ehold  the  wretch  wltose  398| 

lehold  what  wondroua     365 

;iess*d  are  the  humble    384 

lessM  be  the  everlasting  333 

ilessM  be  the  Father      579 

ilessM  morning,  whoae   48] 

iless'd  with  the  joys 

lood  has  a  voice  to 

right  JCing  of  Glory 

road  is  the  road  that 

ury'd  in  shadows 

ut  few  among  the 

r 

"lAJJ"  creatureseco 
y  Christ  and  his  croiT 
une,  all  harmoflious 
ime,  dearest  Ix>rd,     • 
»ppy  souls, 


FAITH  isthebrigfatest39f 
Far  from  mv  thoQ^t9434 
Father,  I  long,  Ifoiat  to  477 
Father,  we  wait  to  fe^  S7S 
Firm  as  the  earththy  407 
From  heaven  the  siaaliic  6M 
From  thee,  my  God         43& 

GENTILES  by  natun39a 
Give  me  the  wings  df  639 
a80{6ive  tothe  Fsither  praiaeSet 
Glory  to  God  the  Trinity  6W 
654|Glory  to  God,  who  wsOks  46S 
397  Glory  to  God.the  Fatlier*s579 
490  God  is  a  spirit,  just  40S 

496l  God  of  the  mornins  388 

606|Ood  of  the  seui,  the  479 


HAD  I  tlitldiieveii 
Huipytliec^urct 
trappy  the  heart  when 
Aarb!  Trom  the  foiBiM 


!05«,[.itolhePrinna 

i»Mt> 

i  SuHl, 

loK.relhyelorleihei 

IIoAh 

<oi>ru]lo[>LEUls%Jg 
Ion  Itmj  iTiliB  nlrtt 

?/u» 

OWhM0lr.bl6i.tlB 

ls;:iX4S^r^" 

("how 

QwrWiartlhy^ 

■fhil*^^ 

ba^d 

m>  short  ami  liBdy 

^s?d. 

Hoir  slropg  lhiQC°Bnn  i 
Howi-eetsiBls-ful 

;ffi. 

1 

Uljojn 

Homtoni^sKtsal' 

itoMn-i 

1 

wllUl(lltri«l 

Bb<nd.>rtt9S 

:»ii.rfW9    4M 

5:SS 

fe?"  s 

ij.bow«i« 

VKkwi-O'UiW 

irixtSilS 

dlnidoRtk 

d.nidonU 

.Ldnl,.>      tfl 

•t,  ■ewebllu 

icooa-ah     SM 

.1, «  cDnroa 

rKSS«.3 

J.ithUiher 

glonbtbut     »3 

'■"'-■B" 

"T""^*" 

fANliB.™. 

iMi<Ut»K. 

tnr  •<»•■">■'(" 

neu-RwIe™. 

ffiS-,  s 

WbswHri 

Cort.my  lite,  i 

(i.ii.  my  pon 

<M.  pE'n£t  1 

■nlrmliii     «M 

Goa.llMiprli 

InlliooibTHigill 

k«tfeaOo4w 


I'll  replHU. 
t  1  HuU  ani? 


HV  Cry  aloud    A 


Table  6f  JRymni. 


>»  my  s<]^l*  shake  485 


8Cu4  jK>»  my  wm^  shake  485 

StoOfHown,  my  tlioughts  446 

gtnight  is  the  tray  547 

T 

TERHIBLE  God,who  440 
Thatavful  day  will  509 
Tbee  we  adore  eternal  466 
The  glories  of  my  Maker  480 
The  God  of  mercy  be  581 
The  King  of  Glory  sends  M9 
iThe  Uhds  that  long  in  325 
*rhe  law  by  Mose?  came  398 
The  law  commands  and  530 
The  Lord  declares  his  519 
'The  Lord  deacepdin^  523 
^he  Lord  Jehovah  reigos  553 
The  Lord  on  high  9^ 

The  Majesty  of  Solomon  »1 4 
The;  memory  of  oui.  568 
The  promise  of  my         558 


J 
T  was  by  an  erder  ttom 
Twas  on  that  dark,  that 
*TwaB  the  eommiseioa 
V 

VAIN  are  the  hopes 
Vain  are  the  hopes 
Up  to  the  fields  where 
Up  to  the  Lord,  who 

IT 

WS  are  a  garden 
Weblessthei^ropb 
We  sing  the  amazing 
We  sing  the  glories  of 
Welcome,  sw^t  day  of 
WeJl,  the  Redeemer's 
What  diflferent  p<?wer» 
What  equal  honours 
What  happy  men  or 
What  mighty  man,  or 
Whence  do  our  moumfi 


The  promiaewas  dxvinelysap  When  I  can  read  my  titl 
{The  true  Messiah  now     438- ^. -/./.-i. 

The  voice  of  my  oeloved  359 
The  wondering  world  365 
There  is  arouse  not  389 
'Pfaereisalandofpure  475 
There  was  an  hour  when  324 
These  glorious  minds.  340 
Tills  is  the  word  of  truth  530 


Thou,  whom  my  soul  358 
Thus  did  the  sons  of  ^32 
Thus  far  the  Lord  has  360 
Thus  saith  the  first,  393 
Thus  saith  the  high  arid  374 
Thus  saith  the  Huler,  490 
Thus  sajth  the  mercy  397 
Thus  saith  the  wisdom  379 
Thy  favours.  Lord,  458 

Time,  what  an  empty  468 
»Tls  by  the  faith  of  joys  525 
*Ti3from  the  treasures  417 
»Tis  not  the  law  of  teo  528 
To  God  the  Father,  God  581 
To  God  the  ORly  wise  346 
To  God  the  Father's  584 
To  him  who  chose  us  083 
To  our  eteroal'CQ^        $34 


When  in  the  light  of  fait 
When  I  survey  tlie 
When  we  are  rais'd  f  ro: 
When  strangers  stand 
When  the  first  parents 
When  the  great  buUdel 
Where  are  the  mouruei 
Who  can  describe  the 
Whohasbe1l«v'dthy 
Who  is  this  fair  one  in 
Who  shall  the  Lord's 
Why  does  your  face,  yc 
Why  do  we  mourn 
Whyismyhe^rtsofar 
Why  should  the  childr 
Why  should  this  eartU 
Why  should  we  start 
Wlthchcerfulvoicelsi 
With  holy  fear  and 
WithjoywemediUte 

Y 

YS  angels  round  the 
Ye  suns  of  Adam, 

Z 

ZlONregoke^audJutl 


FEB  1  0 


200?