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 At the Court at Kensington, Dec. 3, 1696. 
 
 PRESENT, 
 
 THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL. 
 
 L PON the humble Petition of Nicholas Brady and Nahum Tate, this Day read at 
 the Board, setting forth, That the Petitioners have, with their utmost care and 
 industry, completed a New Version of the Psalms of David, in English Metre, 
 fitted for publiek use; and humbly praying His Majesty's Royal allowance, that 
 the said Version may be used in such Congregations as shall think fit to re- 
 ceive it : 
 
 His Majesty, taking the same into his Royal Consideration, is pleased to order 
 in Council, That the said New Version of the Psalms, in English Metre, be, and 
 the same is hereby allowed and permitted to be used in all Churches, Chapels, 
 and Congregations, as shall think fit to receive the same. 
 
 W. BRIDGEMAN. 
 
 May 23, 1698. 
 HlS Majesty having allowed and permitted the use of a New Version of the 
 Psalms of David, by Dr. BRADY and Mr. TATE, in all Churches, Chapels, and 
 Congregations ; I cannot do less than wish a good success to this Royal Indul- 
 gence: for I find it a work done with so much judgement and ingenuity, that 
 I am persuaded it may take off that unhappy objection, which has hitherto lain 
 against the Singing Psalms; and dispose that part of Divine Service to much 
 more Devotion. And I do heartily recommend the use of this Version to all my 
 Brethren within my Diocese. 
 
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 ©6e lisalms of Babtir* 
 
 PSALM I, 
 
 G Though madly you dispute my will, 
 The king that I ordain, 
 Whose throne is fix'd on Sion's hill, 
 Shall there securely reign. 
 
 TTOW blest is he who ne'er consents 
 
 XI By ill advice to walk ; 
 
 Nor stands in sinners' ways, nor sits 
 
 Where men profanely talk. 
 
 7 Attend, O earth, whilst I declare 
 
 2 But makes the perfect law of God 
 
 God's uncontroll'd decree; 
 
 His business and delight ; 
 
 Thou art my Son, this day my heir 
 
 Devoutly reads therein by day, 
 
 Have I begotten thee. 
 
 And meditates by night. 
 3 Like some fair tree, which, fed by 
 
 8 Ask and receive thy full demands ; 
 Thine shall the heathen be : 
 The utmost limits of the lands 
 
 streams, 
 With timely fruit does bend, 
 
 Shall be possess'd by thee. 
 
 He still shall flourish, and success 
 
 9 Thy threat'ning sceptre thou shalt 
 
 All his designs attend. 
 
 shake, 
 
 4 Ungodly men and their attempts 
 
 And crush them every where ; 
 
 No lasting root shall find ; 
 
 Untimely blasted, and dispers'd 
 
 Like chaff before the wind. 
 
 As massy bars of iron break 
 
 The potter's brittle ware. 
 
 10 Learn then, ye princes; and give ear, 
 
 5 Their guilt shall strike the wicked 
 dumb 
 Before their Judge's face ; 
 
 Ye judges of the earth; 
 11 Worship the Lord with holy fear; 
 
 Rejoice with awful mirth. 
 
 No formal hypocrite shall then 
 Amongst the saints have place. 
 
 12 Appease the Son with due respect, 
 
 Your timely homage pay ; 
 
 6 For God approves the just man's ways, 
 
 Lest he revenge the bold neglect, 
 
 To happiness they tend ; 
 
 Incens'd by your delay. 
 
 But sinners, and the paths they tread, 
 
 13 If but in part his anger rise, 
 
 Shall both in ruin end. 
 
 Who can endure the flame? 
 
 
 Then blest are they whose hope relies 
 
 PSALM II. 
 
 On his most holy Name. 
 
 "IITITH restless and ungovern'd rage 
 ** Why do the heathen storm ? 
 
 PSALM III. 
 
 Why in such rash attempts engage, 
 
 TTOW many, Lord, of late are grown 
 LL The troublers of my peace ! 
 
 As they can ne'er perform ? 
 
 2 The great in counsel and in might 
 
 And, as their numbers hourly rise, 
 
 Their various forces bring ; 
 
 So does their rage increase. 
 
 Against the Lord they all unite, 
 
 2 Insulting they my soul upbraid, 
 And him whom I adore; 
 
 And his anointed king. 
 
 3 Must we submit to their commands ? 
 
 The God in whom he trusts, say they, 
 
 Presumptuously they say : 
 No, let us break their slavish bands, 
 
 Shall rescue him no more. 
 
 3 But thou, O Lord, art my defence ; 
 
 And cast their chains away. 
 
 On thee my hopes rely; 
 
 4 But God, who sits enthron d on high, 
 
 Thou art my glory, and shalt yet 
 Lift up my head on high. 
 4 Since whensoe'er in like distress 
 
 And sees how they combine, 
 
 Does their conspiring strength defy, 
 
 And mocks their vain design. 
 
 To God I made my pray'r, 
 
 1 5 Thick clouds of wrath divine shall break 
 
 He heard me from his holy hill, 
 
 On his rebellious foes; 
 
 Why should I now despair ? 
 
 And thus will he in thunder speak 
 
 5 Guarded by him, I laid me down 
 
 To all that dare oppose : 
 
 My sweet repose to take ; 
 
 1 
 
P8ALM III. IV. V. VI. 
 
 For I through him securely sleep, 
 Through him in safetj waka 
 re nor fury of my foes 
 urage shall confound, 
 Were the) u in my hoeta M men 
 That hive bead me round. 
 7 \ri-r and laTC me, my Qod| 
 Who oft hast own'd my cause, 
 
 And icatter'd oft these foes to me, 
 
 And to thv rlghteOUl UVWS. 
 
 1! Sah.it ion to the Lord belongs, 
 lit- oiil\ can defend; 
 
 His bleating he extendi to all 
 That on his pow'r depeadi 
 
 PSALM IV. 
 
 OLORD, that art my righteous 
 Judge* 
 
 To my complaint give ear : 
 Thou still redeem'*! me from distress; 
 Have merer, Lord, and hear. 
 
 2 How long will ye, <> sons of men, 
 
 To blot my fame devise? 
 How long your vain designs pursue, 
 And spread malicious lies? 
 
 3 Consider, that the righteous man 
 
 is God's peculiar choice; 
 And when to him I make my pray'r, 
 He always hears my voice. 
 
 4 Then stand in awe (if his commands, 
 
 Flee ev'ry thing that's ill; 
 Commune in private with your hearts, 
 And bend them to his will. 
 
 5 The place of other sacrifice 
 
 Let righteousness supply ; 
 And let your hope, securely fix'd, 
 On God alone rely. 
 
 6 While worldly minds impatient grow 
 
 More prosp'r'ous times to see, 
 
 Still let the glories of thy face 
 
 Shine brightly, Lord, on me. 
 
 7 So shall my heart o'erflow with joy, 
 
 More lasting and more true, 
 Than their's, who stores of corn and 
 wine 
 Successively renew. 
 
 8 Then down 'in peace I'll lay my head, 
 
 And take my needful rest; 
 No other guard, O Lord, I crave, 
 Of thy defence possest. 
 
 PSALM V. 
 
 LORD, hear the voice of my com- 
 plaint, 
 Accept my secret pray'r; 
 
 2 To thee alone, my King, my God, 
 
 Will I for help repair. 
 
 3 Thou in the morn my voice shalthear; 
 
 And with the dawning day 
 To thee devoutly I'll look up, 
 To thee devoutly pray. 
 
 4 For thou the wrongs that I sustain 
 
 Canst never, Lord, approve; 
 Who from thy sacred dwelling-place 
 All evil dost remove. 
 
 r, Not long shall stubborn fools remain 
 I'npunish'd in thy view; 
 All such as act unrighteous things 
 Thy vengeance shall pursue. 
 
 6 The sland'ring tongue, () God of truth, 
 
 My thee shall Ik- de^troy'd, 
 \\ ho hafil alike the man in blood 
 And in deceit employ "d. 
 
 7 But when thy boundless grace shall me 
 
 To thy lov'd courts restore, 
 
 On thee I'll fix my longing 
 
 And humbly there adore. 
 ;: Conduct me by thy righteous laws, 
 
 For watchful is my foe; 
 Therefore, <) Lord, make plain the way 
 
 Wherein I ought to go. 
 .') Their mouth vents nothing but deceit, 
 Their heart is set on wrong; 
 Their throat is a devouring grave, 
 
 They flatter with their tongue. 
 In By their own counsels let them fall, 
 
 O p p rcss 'd with loads of sin; 
 For they against thy righteous laws 
 Have harden'd sinners been. 
 
 11 Hut let all those who trust in thee 
 With shouts their joy proclaim; 
 
 Let them rejoice whom thou pre^erv'st, 
 And all that love thy Name. 
 
 12 To righteous men the righteous Lord 
 His blessing will extend, 
 
 And with his favour all his saints, 
 As with a shield, defend. 
 
 PSALM VI. 
 
 THV dreadful anger, Lord, restrain, 
 And spare a wretch forlorn ; 
 Correct me not in thy fierce wrath, 
 Too heavy to be borne. 
 
 2 Have mercy, Lord, for I grow faint, 
 
 Unable to endure 
 The anguish of my aching bones, 
 Which thou alone canst cure. 
 
 3 My tortur'd flesh distracts my mind, 
 
 And fills my soul with gTief; 
 But, Lord, how long wilt thou delay 
 To grant me thy relief? 
 
 4 Thy wonted goodness. Lord, repeat, 
 
 And ease my troubled soul; 
 Lord, for thy wondrous mercy's sake 
 Vouchsafe to make me whole. 
 
 5 For after death no more can I 
 
 Thy "lorious acts proclaim; 
 No prii'ner of the silent grave 
 Can magnify thy Name. 
 
 6 Quite tir'd with pain, with groaning 
 
 faint, 
 No hope of ease I see; 
 The night, that quiets common griefs, 
 Is spent in tears by me. 
 
 7 My beauty fades, my sight grows dim, 
 
 lly eyes with weakness close; 
 Old age o'ertakes me, whilst I think 
 On my insulting foes. 
 !t Depart, ye wicked ; in my wrongs 
 Ye shall no more rejoice; 
 
PSALM VI. VII. VIII. IX. 
 
 For God, I find, accepts my tears, 
 And listens to my voice. 
 9, 10 He hears and grants my humble 
 pray'r ; 
 And they that wish my fall, 
 Shall blush and rage to see that God 
 Protects me from them all. 
 
 PSALM VII. 
 
 OLORD my God, since I have plac'd 
 My trust alone in thee, 
 From all my persecutors' rage 
 Do thou deliver me. 
 2 To save me from my threat'ning foe, 
 Lord, interpose thy pow'r ; 
 Lest, like a savage lion, he 
 My helpless soul devour. 
 3, 4 If I am guilty, or did e'er 
 Against his peace combine ; 
 Nay, if I have not spar'd his life, 
 Who sought unjustly mine; 
 
 5 Let then to persecuting foes 
 
 My soul become a prey ; 
 Let them to earth tread down my life, 
 In dust my honour lay. 
 
 6 Arise, and let thine anger, Lord, 
 
 In my defence engage ; 
 Exalt thyself above my foes, 
 
 And their insulting rage : 
 Awake, awake, in my behalf, 
 
 The judgment to dispense, 
 Which thou hast righteously ordain'd 
 
 For injur'd innocence. 
 
 7 So to thy throne adoring crowds 
 
 Shall still for justice fly; 
 O therefore for their sakes resume 
 Thy judgment-seat on high. 
 
 8 Impartial Judge of all the world, 
 
 I trust my cause to thee; 
 
 According to my just deserts, 
 
 So let thy sentence be. 
 
 9 Let wicked arts and wicked men 
 
 Together be o'erthrown ; 
 But guard the just, thou God, to whom 
 
 The hearts of both are known. 
 10, 11 God me protects, nor only me, 
 
 But all of upright heart ; 
 And daily lays up wrath for those 
 
 Who from his laws depart. 
 
 12 If they persist, he whets his sword, 
 His bow stands ready bent ; 
 
 13 E'en now, with swift destruction 
 
 wing'd, 
 His pointed shafts are sent. 
 
 14 The plots are fruitless, which my foe J 
 Unjustly did conceive; 
 
 15 The pit he digg'd for me has prov'd 
 His own untimely grave. 
 
 16 On his own head his spite returns, 
 Whilst I from harm am free; 
 
 On him the violence is fall'n 
 Which he design'd for me. 
 
 17 Therefore will I the righteous ways 
 Of Providence proclaim ; 
 
 I'll sing the praise of God most high, 
 And celebrate his Name. 
 
 PSALM VIII. 
 
 OTHOU, to whom all creatures bow 
 Within this earthly frame, 
 Through all the world how great art thou ! 
 
 How glorious is thy Name! 
 In heav'n thy wondrous acts are sung, 
 Nor fully reckon'd there ; 
 
 2 And yet thou mak'st the infant tongue 
 
 Thy boundless praise declare. 
 Through thee the weak confound the 
 strong, 
 
 And crush their haughty foes ; 
 And so thou quell'st the wicked throng, 
 
 That thee and thine oppose. 
 
 3 When heav'n, thy beauteous work on 
 
 high, 
 Employs my wond'ring sight; 
 The moon that nightly rules the sky, 
 With stars of feebler light ; 
 
 4 What's man, (say I,) that, Lord, thou 
 
 lov'st 
 To keep him in thy mind ? 
 Or what his offspring, that thou prov'st 
 To them so wondrous kind ? 
 
 5 Him next in pow'r thou didst create 
 
 To thy celestial train ; 
 
 6 Ordain'd with dignity and state 
 
 O'er all thy works to reign. 
 
 7 They jointly own his pow'rful sway ; 
 
 The beasts that prey or graze; 
 
 8 The bird that wings its airy way ; 
 
 The fish that cuts the seas. 
 
 9 O thou, to whom all creatures bow 
 
 Within this earthly frame, 
 Through all the .world how great art 
 thou! 
 How glorious is thy Name ! 
 
 PSALM IX. 
 
 TO celebrate thy praise, O Lord, 
 I will my heart prepare ; 
 To all the list'ning world thy works, 
 Thy wondrous works, declare. 
 
 2 The thought of them shall to my soul 
 
 Exalted pleasure bring; 
 Whilst to thy Name, O thou most High, 
 Triumphant praise I sing. 
 
 3 Thou mad'st my haughty foes to turn 
 
 Their backs in shameful flight ; 
 Struck with thy presence, down they fell, 
 They perish'd at thy sight. 
 
 4 Against insulting foes, advanc'd, 
 
 Thou didst my cause maintain; 
 
 My right asserting from thy throne, 
 
 Where truth and justice reign. 
 
 5 The insolence of heathen pride 
 
 Thou hast reduc'd to shame; 
 Their wicked offspring quite destroy'd, 
 And blotted out their name. 
 
 6 Mistaken foes ! your haughty threats 
 
 Are to a period come ; 
 Our city stands, which you design'd 
 To make our common tomb. 
 7, 8 The Lord for ever lives, who has 
 His righteous throne prepar'd, 
 
 1—2 
 
PSALM IX. X. 
 
 Impartial justice to dispense; 
 
 To punish or reward. 
 :• God is a constant -urc defence 
 Against oppressing rami 
 
 \s troubles rise, his needful aids 
 It) our behalf t | 
 In All those who have hll gOOtllieSS piOt'll 
 
 Will in his truth confide; 
 Whose men v ne'er forsook the man 
 That on his help relied. 
 11 Sinj; praises, therefore, to the Lord, 
 
 From Bkm, hi- abode s 
 Proclaim his deeds, till all the world 
 Confess no other Qod. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 \> \\Mll-.N he enquiry makes for blood, 
 
 »» He calls the poor to mind; 
 The injur'd humble man's complaint 
 
 Relief from him shall find. 
 11 Take pity on my troubles, Lord, 
 
 Which spiteful foes create, 
 
 Thou, that hast rescu'd me so oft 
 
 From death's devouring gate. 
 
 14 In Sion then I'll sing thy praise, 
 To all that loi e thy Name; 
 
 And with loud shouts of grateful joy 
 Thy saving pow'r proclaim. 
 
 15 Deep in the pit they digg'd for me 
 The heathen pride is laid ; 
 
 Their guilty feet to their own snare 
 Are heedlessly betray'd. 
 
 16 Thus, by the just returns he makes, 
 The mighty Lord is known; 
 
 While wicked men by their own plots 
 Are shamefully o'erthrown. 
 
 17 No single sinner shall escape 
 By privacy obscurM ; 
 
 Nor nation from his just revenge 
 
 By numbers be secur'd. 
 1! His sufTring saints, when most dis- 
 tress'd, 
 He ne'er forgets to aid ; 
 Their expectation shall be crown'd, 
 
 Though for a time delay'd. 
 19 Arise, O Lord, assert thy pow'r, 
 And let not man o'ercome; 
 Descend to judgment, and pronounce 
 The guijty heathen's doom. 
 90 Strike terror through the nations 
 round, 
 Till, by consenting fear, 
 They to "each other and themselves 
 But mortal men appear. 
 
 PSALM X. 
 
 THY presence why withdraw'st thou, 
 Lord ? 
 Why hid'st thou now thy face, 
 When dismal times of deep distress 
 (all for thy wonted grace? 
 •2 The wicked', swell'd with lawless pride, 
 I lave made the poor their prey ; 
 O let them fall by those designs' 
 Which they for others lay ! 
 
 3 For straight they triumph, if success 
 
 Their thriving crimes attend ; 
 And sordid wretches, whom (,od hates, 
 Perverse!] they commend. 
 
 4 To own a pow'r alx>ve themselves 
 
 Their haughty pride disdains; 
 
 And therefore in their stubborn mind 
 
 No thought of (iod remains. 
 
 :> Oppressive methods they pursue, 
 
 And all their foes they slight; 
 
 Because thy judgments, unohserv*d, 
 
 Are far aix>ve their sight, 
 (i They fondly think their prosp'rous slate 
 shall unmolested be; 
 They think their vain designs shall 
 thrive. 
 From all misfortune free. 
 
 7 Vain and deceitful is their speech, 
 
 With curses fill'd and lies; 
 By which the mischief of their heart 
 They study to disguise. 
 
 8 Near public'k roads they lie conceal'd, 
 
 And all their art employ, 
 The innocent and poor at once 
 
 To rifle and destroy. 
 '.) Not lions, couching in their dens, 
 
 Surprise their heedless prey 
 With greater cunning, or express 
 
 Mori- savage ra^e than they. 
 Hi Sometimes they act the harmless man. 
 
 And modest looks they wear; 
 That, so deceiv'd, the poor may less 
 
 Their sudden onset fear. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 11 "C'OR God, they think, no notice 
 J- takes 
 
 Of their unrighteous deeds; 
 He never minds the sufTring poor, 
 Nor their oppression heeds. 
 
 12 But thou, O Lord, at length arise; 
 Stretch forth thy mighty arm; 
 
 And, by the greatness of thy pow'r, 
 Defend the poor from harm. 
 
 13 No longer let the wicked vaunt, 
 And proudly boasting say, 
 
 Tush, dod regards not what we do; 
 He never will repay. 
 
 14 But sure thou seest, and all their 
 
 deeds 
 Impartially dost try; 
 The orphan,' therefore, and the poor 
 On thee for aid rely. 
 
 15 Defenceless let the wicked fall, 
 Of all their strength bereft ; 
 
 Confound, O (iod. their dark designs, 
 
 Till no remains are left. 
 It; Assert thy iust dominion, Lord, 
 
 Which shall for ever stand; 
 Thou, who the heathen didst expel 
 From this thy chosen land. 
 17 Thou dost the humble suppliants hear 
 That to thy throne repair; 
 Thou first prepar'st their hearts to pray, 
 And then accept'st their pray'r. 
 
18 Thou in thy righteous judgment 
 weigh'st 
 The fatherless and poor ; 
 That so the tyrants of the earth 
 May persecute no more. 
 
 PSALM XI. 
 
 SINCE I have plac'd my trust in God, 
 A refuge always nigh, 
 Why should I, like a tim'rous bird, 
 To distant mountains fly ? 
 
 2 Behold, the wicked bend their bow, 
 
 And ready fix their dart; 
 
 Lurking in ambush to destroy 
 
 The man of upright heart. 
 
 3 When once the firm assurance fails 
 
 Which publick faith imparts, 
 'Tis time for innocence to fly 
 From such deceitful arts. 
 
 4 The Lord hath both a temple here, 
 
 And righteous throne above ; 
 Whence he surveys the sons of men, 
 And how their counsels move. 
 
 5 If God the righteous, whom he loves, 
 
 For trial does correct ; 
 What must the sons of violence, 
 Whom he abhors, expect ? 
 
 6 Snares, fire, and brimstone on their 
 
 heads 
 Shall in one tempest show'r ; 
 This dreadful mixture his revenge 
 Into their cup shall pour. 
 
 7 The righteous Lord will righteous deeds 
 
 With signal favour grace ; 
 
 And to the upright man disclose 
 
 The brightness of his face. 
 
 PSALM XII. 
 
 SINCE godly men decay, O Lord, 
 Do thou my cause defend ; 
 For scarce these wretched times afford 
 One just and faithful friend. 
 
 2 One neighbour now can scarce believe 
 
 What t'other doth impart: 
 With flatt'ring lips they all deceive, 
 And with a double heart. 
 
 3 But lips that with deceit abound 
 
 Can never prosper long ; 
 God's righteous vengeance will confound 
 The proud blaspheming tongue. 
 
 4 In vain those foolish boasters say, 
 
 Our tongues are sure our own; 
 With doubtful words we will betray, 
 And be controll'd by none. 
 
 5 For God, who hears the suffering poor, 
 
 And their oppression knows, 
 Will soon arise and give them rest, 
 In spite of all their foes. 
 
 6 The word of God shall still abide, 
 
 And void of falsehood be, 
 As is the silver, sev'n times tried, 
 From drossy mixture free. 
 
 7 The promise of his aiding grace 
 
 Shall reach the purpos'd end ; 
 His servants from this faithless race 
 He ever shall defend. 
 
 8 Then shall the wicked be perplex'd, 
 Nor know which way to fly; 
 When those, whom they despis'd and 
 vex'd, 
 Shall be advanc'd on high. 
 
 PSALM XIII. 
 
 HOW long wilt thou forget me, Lord ? 
 Must I for ever mourn ? 
 How long wilt thou withdraw from me, 
 Oh ! never to return ? 
 
 2 How long shall anxious thoughts my 
 
 soul, 
 And grief my heart oppress? 
 How long my enemies insult, 
 And I have no redress ? 
 
 3 O hear, and to my longing eyes 
 
 Restore thy wonted light ; 
 And suddenly, or I shall sleep 
 In everlasting night. 
 
 4 Restore me, lest they proudly boast 
 
 'Twas their own strength o'ercame ; 
 Permit not them that vex my soul 
 To triumph in my shame. 
 
 5 Since I have always plac'd my trust 
 
 Beneath thy mercy's wing, 
 Thy saving health will come, and then 
 My heart with joy shall spring : 
 
 6 Then shall my song, with praise inspir'd, 
 
 To thee, my God, ascend ; 
 
 Who to thy servant in distress 
 
 Such bounty didst extend. 
 
 PSALM XIV. 
 
 SURE wicked fools must needs suppose 
 That God is nothing but a name; 
 Corrupt and lewd their practice grows, 
 No breast is warm'd with holy flame. 
 
 2 The Lord look'd down from heav'n's 
 
 high tow'r, 
 And all the sons of men did view, 
 i To see if any own'd his pow'r, 
 If any truth or justice knew. 
 
 3 But all, he saw, were gone aside, 
 
 All were degen'rate grown and base ; 
 None took religion for their guide, 
 Not one of all the sinful race. 
 
 4 But can these workers of deceit 
 
 Be all so dull and senseless grown, 
 
 That they like bread my people eat, 
 
 And God's almighty pow'r disown ? 
 
 5 How will they tremble then for fear, 
 
 When his just wrath shall them o'er- 
 take! 
 For to the righteous God is near, 
 And never will their cause forsake. 
 
 6 111 men in vain with scorn expose 
 
 Those methods which the good pursue; 
 Since God a refuge is for those 
 Whom his just eyes with favour view. 
 
 7 Would he his saving pow'r employ 
 
 To break his people's servile band; 
 Then shouts of universal joy 
 Should loudly echo through the land. 
 
PSALM XV. XVI. XVII. 
 
 PSALM XV. 
 
 LORDi who's the happv man that may 
 TO thv blest court! repair ' 
 
 .-. them, 
 Hut to Inhabit then! 
 
 I Tithe, wlioM- cM-ry thought and deed 
 By rule* of n hrtne mores; 
 
 een'roui tongue disdains to speak 
 The tiling hi* heart dJffM 
 
 1 Who never did I *landt I 
 
 Hll neighbour's fame to wound; 
 Nor hearken to ■ Um report, 
 Bj malice srhisperVI round. 
 4 \\ no »ice in all it- pomp and poWr 
 
 ■•■ at with just neglect; 
 Ami piety, though cloth'd in rag*, 
 
 ■pet t. 
 Who to his plighted rows and tru*t 
 
 HM ever firmly Stood; 
 And, though he promise to his loss, 
 He make* hi* promise good. 
 lOUl in u*ury disdains 
 Hi* trtaSUTf to employ; 
 Whom no rewards can ever bribe 
 
 The guiltless to d e str o y. 
 The man, who hy this steady course 
 
 •.pines* insur'd, 
 When earth's foundation shakes, shall 
 stand. 
 By Providence seeur'd. 
 
 PSALM XVI. 
 
 1)ROTECT me from my cruel foes, 
 Ami shield me, Lord, from harm, 
 Because my trust I still repose 
 On thy Almighty arm. 
 
 2 My soul all help but thine does slight, 
 
 All god* but tnee disown; 
 Vet can no deeds of mine requite 
 The goodness thou hast shown. 
 ; But those that strictly virtuous are, 
 
 And love the thing that's right, 
 To favour always and prefer 
 Shall be my chief delight. 
 4 Mow shall their sorrows be increas'd, 
 
 Who other gods adore ! 
 Their bloody off'rings I detest, 
 
 Their very names abhor. 
 
 ". My lot is fall'n in that blest land 
 
 Where God is truly known ; 
 
 He fills my cup with'lib'ral hand ; 
 
 'Ti* he supports my throne. 
 
 '< In nature* mint delightful scene 
 
 My happy portion lie*: 
 
 The place of mv appointed reign 
 
 All other lands outvies. 
 7 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord, 
 Whose pr ece p t s give me light, 
 And private counsel still afford 
 In sorrow's dismal night. 
 
 each action to approve 
 To his all-*eeing eve; 
 No dancer -hall mv hopes remove, 
 Because he still is nigh. 
 
 U Therefore my heart all grief defies, 
 My glory does rejoice; 
 
 Sail re*t in hope to rise, 
 I by hi* p o w r fu l voice, 
 
 10 Thou, Lord, when I resign my breath, 
 
 .i from hell *halt free; 
 Nor let thy Holy One in death 
 
 The least corruption see, 
 
 11 Thou shalt the paths of life display, 
 That to thy p re s e nce lead ; 
 
 Where pleasures dwell without allay, 
 And joy* that never fade. 
 
 PSALM XVII. 
 
 To my just plea and sad complaint, 
 Attend, (> righteous Lord, 
 And to my pray'r, as 'tis unfeign'd, 
 A graciou* ear afford. 
 8 A* in thy sight I am approv'd, 
 so let my *entencebe; 
 And with impartial eyes, O Lord, 
 My upright dealing see. 
 
 3 For thou hast search'd my heart by day. 
 
 And visited hy ni«h'; 
 And on the *trirte*t trial found 
 
 It* secret motion* right. 
 Nor shall thy justice, Lord, alone 
 
 My heart* designs acquit; 
 F'or \ have purpo>'d that my tongue 
 
 Shall no offence commit. * 
 
 4 I know what wicked men would do 
 
 Their safety to maintain ; 
 But me thy just and mild commands 
 
 My innocence *ecure, 
 O guide me in thv righte>>. 
 And make my rootsteps *ure. 
 Since heretofore I ne'er in vain 
 To thee my pray'r sddn 
 O now, my God, incline thine ear 
 To this mv ju*t r 
 7 The wonders of thy truth and love 
 In mv defence engage; 
 Thou, whose right hand preserves thy 
 saints 
 From their oppressors' rage. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 8, 9 f\ KEEP me in thy tend'rest care: 
 yj Thy *helt'ring wings stretch out, 
 To guard me safe from savage foes, 
 That compas* me about. 
 
 10 O'erurown with luxury, inclos'd 
 In their own fat they lie; 
 
 And with a proud bla*i>heming mouth 
 Both God and man defy. 
 
 1 1 Well may they boast, for they have now 
 My path"* encompass*d round: 
 
 With eyes at watch, and bodies bow'd, 
 
 And couching on the ground; 
 IS in posture of a 
 
 When greedy of hi* prey. 
 
 Or a young lion, when he lurks 
 Within a covert way. 
 
PSALM XVII. XVIII. 
 
 13 Arise, O Lord, defeat their plots, 
 Their swelling rage control ; 
 
 From wicked men, who are thy sword, 
 Deliver thou my soul : 
 
 14 From worldly men, thy sharpest 
 
 scourge, 
 Whose portion's here below; 
 Who, fill'd with earthly stores, desire 
 No other bliss to know. 
 
 15 Their race is num'rous that partake 
 Their substance while they live ; 
 
 Their heirs survive, to whom they may 
 The vast remainder give. 
 
 16 But I, in uprightness, thy face 
 Shall view without control; 
 
 And, waking, shall its image find 
 Reflected in my soul. 
 
 PSALM XVIII. 
 
 NO change of times shall ever shock 
 My firm affection, Lord, to thee; 
 For thou hast always been my rock, 
 A fortress and defence to me. 
 •2 Thou my deliv'rer art, my God, 
 My trust is in thy mighty pow'r : 
 Thou art my shield from foes abroad, 
 At home my safeguard and my tow'r. 
 3 To thee I will address my pray'r, 
 To whom all praise we justly owe; 
 So shall I, by thy watchful care, 
 Be guarded from my treach'rous foe. 
 4, 5 By floods of wicked men distress'd, 
 With seas of sorrow compass'd round; 
 With dire infernal pangs oppress*d, 
 In death's unwieldy fetters bound, 
 (i To heaven I made my mournful pray'r, 
 To God address'd my humble moan ; 
 Who graciously inclin d his ear, 
 And heard me from his lofty throne. 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 7 \\T HEN God arose m y P art to take « 
 
 »▼ The conscious earth was struck 
 with fear ; 
 The hills did at his presence shake, 
 Nor could his dreadful fury bear. 
 
 8 Thick clouds of smoke dispers'd abroad, 
 
 Ensigns of wrath before him came ; 
 Devouring fire around him glow'd, 
 That coals were kindled at its flame. 
 
 9 He left the beauteous realms of light, 
 
 Whilst heav'n bow'd down its awful 
 head, 
 Beneath his feet substantial night 
 Was like a sable carpet spread. 
 
 10 The chariot of the King of kings, 
 Which active troops of angels drew, 
 
 On a strong tempest's rapid wings, 
 
 With most amazing swiftness flew. 
 11, 12 Black wat'ry mists and clouds con- 
 spir'd 
 With thickest shades his face to vail ; 
 But at his brightness soon retir'd, 
 And fell in show'rs of fire and hail. 
 13 Through heav'n's wide arch a thun- 
 d'ring peal 
 God's angry voice did loudly roar; 
 
 14 His sharpen'd arrows round he threw, 
 Which made his scatter'd foes retreat ; 
 
 Like darts his nimble lightnings flew, 
 And quickly finish'd their defeat. 
 
 15 The deep its secret stores disclos'd, 
 The world's foundations naked lay ; 
 
 By his avenging wrath expos'd, 
 Which fiercely rag'dthat dreadful day. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 16 I 
 
 From heav'n, his throne, my cause 
 upheld ; 
 
 And snatch 'd me from the furious rage 
 Of threat'ning waves that proudly 
 swell'd. 
 
 17 God his resistless pow'r employ'd, 
 My strongest foes' attempts to" break; 
 
 Who else with ease had soon destroy'd ; 
 The weak defence that I could make. 
 
 18 Their subtil rage had near prevail'd, 
 When I distress'd and friendless lay ; 
 
 But still, when other succours fail'd, 
 God was my firm support and stay. 
 
 19 From dangers that enclos'd me round, 
 He brought me forth and set me free ; 
 
 For some just cause his goodness found, 
 That mov'd him to delight in me. 
 
 20 Because in me no guilt remains, 
 God does his gracious help extend ; 
 
 My hands are free from bloody stains, 
 Therefore the Lord is still my friend. 
 21, 22 For I his judgments kept in sight, 
 In his just paths I always trod ; , 
 
 I never did his statutes slight, 
 
 Nor loosely wander'd from my God. 
 23, 24 But still my soul, sincere and pure, 
 Did e'en from "darling sins refrain ; 
 His favours, therefore, yet endure, 
 Because my heart and hands are clean. 
 THE FOURTH PART. 
 25, 26 HPHOU suifst, O Lord, thy 
 -1- righteous ways 
 To various paths of hiiman kind ; 
 They, who for mercy merit praise, 
 
 With thee shall wondrous mercy find. 
 Thou to the just shalt justice show, 
 The pure thy purity shall see; 
 
 27, 28 That he the humble soul will save, 
 And crush the haughty's boasted 
 might, 
 In me the Lord an instance gave, 
 Whose darkness he has turn'd to light. 
 
 29 On his firm succour I relied, 
 
 And did o'er num'rous foes prevail ; 
 Nor fear'd, whilst he was on my side, 
 The best defended walls to scale. 
 
 30 For God's designs shall still succeed ; 
 His word will bear the utmost test : 
 
 He's a strong shield to all that need, 
 And on his sure protection rest. 
 
PSALM XVIII. XIX. 
 
 ;l Who then deserves to be ador'd, 
 
 But (iod, on whom my hopes depend ? 
 or who, ocept the mighty Lord, 
 
 Caa with radetleei pow'r defend? 
 THE FIFTH PART. 
 
 .', 33 ''IMS God that girds my armour 
 -l on, 
 \tnl all my just designs fulfils : 
 Through hiin my feel ran swiftly run, 
 And nimbly (limb the steepest "hills. 
 34 Lessons of war from him I take, 
 And manly weapon learn to wield ; 
 Strong bowl of steel with ease I break, 
 Fond by my stronger arms to yield. 
 Xi The buckler of his saving health 
 Protec t! me from assaulting foes; 
 His hand sustains me still, my wealth 
 And greatness from his bounty flows. 
 ■ *\ My going! he enlarg'd abroad, 
 Till then to narrow paths confin'd; 
 And, when in slippery ways I trod, 
 The method of my steps design 'd. 
 
 37 Through him I num'rous hosts de- 
 
 feat, 
 And flying squadrons captive take; 
 Nor from my fierce pursuit retreat, 
 Till 1 a final conquest make. 
 
 38 Cover'd with wounds, in vain they try 
 Their vanquished head-, again to rear ; 
 
 Spite of their boasted strength they lie 
 Beneath my feet, and grovel there. 
 
 39 God, when fresh armies take the field, 
 Recruits my strength, my courage 
 
 warms ; 
 He makes my strong opposers yield, 
 Subdu'd bv my prevailing arms. 
 4d Through him the necks of prostrate 
 foes 
 My conqu'ring feet in triumph press: 
 Aided bv him, I root out those 
 Who hate and envy my success 
 
 41 With loud complaints all friends 
 
 they tried, 
 But none was able to defend ; 
 At length to God for help they cried, 
 But God would no assistance lend. 
 
 42 Like flying dust which winds pursue, 
 Their broken troops I scatter'd round, 
 
 Their slaughter'd bodies forth I threw, 
 Like loathsome dirt that clogs the 
 ground, 
 
 THE SIXTH PART. 
 •it Al'R factious tribes, at strife till 
 Vy now, 
 
 By God's appointment me obey ; 
 The heathen to my sceptre bow, 
 And foreign nations own my sway. 
 44 Remotest realms their homage send, 
 When inv successful name they hear; 
 Stranger! for my commands attend, 
 Charm'd with respect, or aw'dbyfear. 
 -5" \11 to mv summons tamelv vield, 
 Or soon in battle are dismay' d ; 
 
 For stronger holds they quit the field, 
 And still in strongest holds afraid. 
 4<i Let the eternal Lord be prais'd, 
 The Rock on whose defence I rest; 
 O'er highest hia\'ns his Name be rais'd, 
 Who me with his Nakation blest. 
 47 'Tis God that still supj>orts my right. 
 Mi- ju-t revenue mv foes pursues; 
 Tis he that with resistless might 
 Pierce nations to my yoke subdues. 
 4H My universal safeguard he, 
 
 From whom my lasting honours flow; 
 He made me great, and set me free 
 From my remorseless bloody foe. 
 4!» Therefore to celebrate his fame 
 
 My grateful voice to heav'n I'll raise ; 
 And nations, strangers to his Name, 
 Shall thus be taught tosing his praise: 
 50 " God to his king deliv'rance sends, 
 liis anointed signal grace; 
 " His merry evermore extends 
 " To David and his promis'd race." 
 
 PSALM XIX. 
 
 glory, Lord, 
 
 j The firmament and stars express 
 
 Their great Creator's skill. 
 ! 2 The dawn of each returning day 
 Fresh beams of knowledge brings; 
 And from the dark returns of night 
 I)i\ine instruction springs. 
 .J Their pow'rful language to no realm 
 Or region is confin'd ; 
 'Tis nature's voice, and understood 
 Alike by all mankind. 
 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense 
 Through earth's extent display; 
 Whose bright contents the circling sun 
 Does round the world convey. 
 "> No bridegroom on his nuptial day 
 Has such a cheerful face; 
 No giant does like him rejoice 
 To run his glorious race. 
 f> From east to west, from west to east, 
 Hi- restleai course he goes; 
 And through his progress cheerful light 
 And vital warmth bestows. 
 
 THE SECOSD PART. 
 
 7 /^" OD's perfect law converts the soul, 
 >J Reclaims from false desires; 
 
 With sacred wisdom his sure word 
 The ignorant inspires. 
 
 8 The statutes of the Lord are just, 
 
 And bring sincere delight ; 
 His pure commands, in search of truth, 
 
 As-ist the feeblest sight. 
 !) His perfect worship here is fix'd, 
 
 On sure foundations laid ; 
 His equal laws are in the scales 
 
 Of truth and justice weigh'd. 
 In Of more esteem than golden mines, 
 
 Or gold rerin d with skill : 
 More sweet than honey, or the drop! 
 
 That from the comb" distil. 
 
PSALM XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. 
 
 11 My trusty counsellors they are, 
 And friendly warnings give ; 
 
 Divine rewards attend on those 
 Who by thy precepts live. 
 
 12 But what frail man observes how oft 
 He does from virtue fall ? 
 
 O cleanse me from my secret faults, 
 Thou God that know'st them all ! 
 
 13 Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord, 
 Dominion have o'er me ; 
 
 That, by thy grace preserv'd, I may 
 The great transgression flee. 
 
 14 So shall my prayer and praises be 
 With thy acceptance blest ; 
 
 And I secure on thy defence, 
 My strength and saviour, rest. 
 
 PSALM XX. 
 
 THE Lord to thy request attend, 
 And hear thee in distress; 
 The Name of Jacob's God defend, 
 And grant thy arms success. 
 
 2 To aid thee from on high repair, 
 
 And strength from Sion give ; 
 
 3 Remember all thy off rings there, 
 
 Thy sacrifice receive. 
 
 4 To compass thy own heart's desire, 
 
 Thy counsels still direct ; 
 Make kindly all events conspire 
 To bring them to effect. 
 
 5 To thy salvation, Lord, for aid 
 
 We cheerfully repair, 
 With banners in thy Name display'd, 
 "The Lord accept thy pray'r." 
 
 6 Our hopes are fix'd, that now the Lord 
 
 Our sov'reign will defend ; 
 From heaven resistless aid afford, 
 And to his pray'r attend. 
 
 7 Some trust in steeds for war design'd, 
 
 On chariots some rely ; 
 Against them all we'll call to mind 
 The pow'r of God most high. 
 
 8 But from their steeds and chariots 
 
 thrown, 
 Behold them through the plain, 
 Disorder'd, broke, and trampled down, 
 Whilst firm our troops remain. 
 
 9 Still save us, Lord, and still proceed 
 
 Our rightful cause to bless; 
 Hear, King of heav'n, in times of need, 
 The pray'rs that we address. 
 
 PSALM XXI. 
 
 THE king, O Lord, with songs of 
 praise 
 Shall in thy strength rejoice; 
 With thy salvation crown'd, shall raise 
 To heav'n his cheerful voice. 
 
 2 For thou, whate'er his lips request, 
 
 Not only dost impart ; 
 But hast with thy acceptance blest 
 The wishes of his heart. 
 
 3 Thy goodness and thy tender care 
 
 Have all his hopes outgone; 
 A crown of gold thou mak'st him wear, 
 And sett'st it firmly on. 
 
 4 He pray'd for life, and thou, O Lord, 
 
 Didst to his pray'r attend ; 
 
 And graciously to him afford 
 
 A life that ne'er shall end. 
 
 5 Thy sure defence through nations round 
 
 Has spread his glorious name ; 
 And his successful actions crown'd 
 With majesty and fame. 
 
 6 Eternal blessings thou bestow'st, 
 
 And mak'st his joys increase; 
 Whilst thou to him'unclouded show'st 
 The brightness of thy face. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 7 "D ECAUSE the king on God alone 
 -L* For timely aid relies ; 
 
 His mercy still supports his throne, 
 And all his wants supplies. 
 
 8 But, righteous Lord, thy stubborn foes 
 
 Shall feel thy dreadful hand; 
 Thy vengeful arm shall find out those 
 That hate thy mild command. 
 
 9 When thou against them dost engage, 
 
 Thy just but dreadful doom 
 Shall, like a glowing oven's rage, 
 Their hopes and them consume. 
 
 10 Nor shall thy furious anger cease, 
 Or with their ruin end; 
 
 But root out all their guilty race, 
 And to their seed extend. 
 
 11 For all their thoughts were set on ill, 
 Their hearts on malice bent ; 
 
 But thou, with watchful care, did'st still 
 The ill effects prevent. 
 
 12 While they their swift retreat shall 
 
 make 
 To 'scape thy dreadful might, 
 Thy swifter arrows shall o'ertake, 
 And gall them in their flight. 
 
 13 Thus, Lord, thy wondrous strength 
 
 disclose, 
 And thus exalt thy fame ; 
 Whilst we glad songs of praise compose 
 To thy almighty Name. 
 
 PSALM XXII. 
 
 Y God, my God, why leav'st thou 
 me 
 When I with anguish faint ? 
 O why so far from me remov'd, 
 .And from my loud complaint? 
 
 2 All day, but all the day unheard, 
 
 To thee do I complain ; 
 With cries implore relief all night, 
 But cry all night in vain. 
 
 3 Yet thou art still the righteous Judge 
 
 Of innocence oppress'd ; 
 And therefore Israel's praises are 
 
 Of right to thee address'd. 
 
 4, 5 On thee our ancestors relied, 
 
 And thy deliv'rance found ; 
 
 With pious confidence they pray'd, 
 
 And with success were crown'd. 
 
 6 But 1 am treated like a worm, 
 
 Like none of human birth; 
 
 M 
 
PSALM XXII. XXIII. 
 
 Not only by the preat revil'd. 
 Hut made the rabble's mirth. 
 7 With laughter all the gazing crowd 
 My agonies, NUnTSy : 
 
 iboot the lij>, 'they shake the head. 
 And thus deridi: 
 
 d he trusted, boasting oft 
 " That he was Heaven's delight ; 
 
 LGctdcoine down to save him now, 
 
 " And own his favourite." 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 '.< r I 1 llor mad'et my mother's teeming 
 -I- womb 
 A living offspring bear; 
 When but a suckling at the breast 
 thy early rare. 
 
 10 Thou, guardian-like, didst shield from 
 
 My hetpleai infant days: 
 And since hast been my God and guide 
 Through life's bewilder' d ways. 
 
 11 Withdraw not then so far from me, 
 When trouble is so niuh ; 
 
 O send me help ! thy help, on which 
 I only can rely. 
 
 12 High pamper'd bulls, a frowning herd, 
 From Baaan'l forest met, 
 
 With strength pro|>ortion'd to their rage, 
 Have me around beset 
 
 13 They gape on me, and ev'ry mouth 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 14 \ I V blood's like water spill'd, my 
 11 L joints 
 
 Are rack'd and out of frame; 
 My heart dissolve* within my breast, 
 
 Like wax before the flame. 
 l."» My strength like potter's earth is 
 parch'd, 
 My tongue cleaves to my jaw s ; 
 And to the silent shades of death 
 My fainting soul withdraws. 
 
 16 Like blood-hounds, to surround me, 
 
 they 
 In park'd assemblies meet; 
 They piere'd my inoffensive hands, 
 They piere'd in v harml- • 
 
 17 My body's rack'd, till all my bones 
 Distinctly may be told: 
 
 Vet such a spectacle of woe 
 time they behold. 
 
 18 As spoil, my garments they divide, 
 Lots for my vesture cast : 
 
 19 Therefore approach, O Lord, my 
 
 Strength, 
 And to my succour haste. 
 SO From their sharp sword protect thou 
 
 Of all but life bereft; 
 Nor let my darling in the pow'r 
 of cruel'dogs be left. 
 
 21 To save me from the lion's jaws 
 
 Thy preaOBI succour send ; 
 As once from goring unicorns 
 
 Thou didst my life defend. 
 ■21 1 hen to my brethren I'll declare 
 
 The triumphs of thy Name, 
 
 in pretence of ■nsembled 
 
 Thy glory thus proclaim. 
 
 23 " Ve worshippers of Jacob's God, 
 " All yon of Israel's line, 
 
 " o prai's< the I.ord, and to your praise 
 " Sincere obedience join. 
 
 24 " He ne'er dladain'd on low 
 " To cast a gracious eve; 
 
 " Nor turn'd from poverty his face, 
 " But hears its humble cry.'' 
 THE FOURTH PART. 
 .'.". PT*HUS in thy sacred courts will I 
 1 My cheerful thanks express; 
 In p re tence of thy saints perform 
 The vows of my distress. 
 20 The meek companions of my grief 
 Shall find my table spread ; 
 And all that seek the Lord shall be 
 With joys immortal fed. 
 87 Then shall the glad converted world 
 their homage pay; 
 • r\l nations of the earth 
 
 reign Lord obey. 
 - supreme prerogative 
 O'er subject kind's to reign ; 
 'Tis just that he should rule the world, 
 Who does the world sustain. 
 21) The rich, who are with plenty fed, 
 
 His bounty must 
 The sons of want, by him reliev'd, 
 
 Their gen'rous patron I 
 With humble worship to his throne 
 
 They all for aid resort ; 
 Thatpbw'r, which first their beings gave, 
 Can only them support. 
 3<t, .31 Then shall a chosen spotless race, 
 Devoted to his Name, 
 To their admiring heirs his truth 
 And glorious acts proclaim. 
 
 PSALM XXIII. 
 
 THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord, 
 !>:■ my guide ; 
 The shepherd, by whose' constant care 
 My wants are all supplied. 
 
 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, 
 
 And gently there repose; 
 Then leads me to cool shades, and where 
 Refreshing wan i 
 
 3 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim, 
 
 And, to h'is endll - 
 Instruct with humble zeal to walk 
 In his most righteous 
 
 4 I pa« thegloomv vale of death, 
 
 From fear and danger free; 
 For there his aiding rod and staff 
 Defend and comfort me. 
 .'. In prince of mv spiteful foes 
 He does my table spread ; 
 
PSALM XXIII. XXIV. XXV. 
 
 He crowns my cup with cheerful wine, 
 With oil anoints my head. 
 6 Since God does thus his wondrous love 
 
 Through all my life extend, 
 That life to him I will devote, 
 And in his temple spend. 
 
 PSALM XXIV. 
 
 THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, 
 The Lord her fulness is; 
 The world, and they that dwell therein, 
 . By sov'reign right are his. 
 
 2 He fram'd and fix'd it on the seas, 
 
 And his Almighty hand 
 Upon inconstant floods has made 
 The stable fabrick stand. 
 
 3 But for himself the Lord of all 
 
 One chosen seat design'd; 
 
 O who shall to that sacred hill 
 
 Desir'd admittance find ? 
 
 4 The man whose hands and heart are 
 
 pure, 
 Whose thoughts from pride are free ; 
 Who honest poverty prefers 
 To gainful perjury. 
 
 5 This, this is he, on whom the Lord 
 
 Shall show'r his blessings down, 
 Whom God his Saviour shall vouchsafe 
 With righteousness to crown. 
 
 6 Such is the race of saints, by whom 
 
 The sacred courts are trod ; 
 
 7 Erect your heads, eternal gates, 
 
 Unfold to entertain 
 The King of glory ; see, he comes 
 With his celestial train. 
 
 8 Who is this King of glory ? who ? 
 
 The Lord for strength renown'd ; 
 In battle mighty, o'er his foes 
 Eternal victor crown'd. 
 
 9 Erect your heads, ye gates, unfold 
 
 In state to entertain 
 The King of glory ; see, he comes 
 With all his shining train. 
 
 10 Who is this King of glory ? who? 
 The Lord of hosts renown'd ; 
 
 Of glory he alone is King, 
 Who is with glory crown'd. 
 
 PSALM XXV. 
 
 TO God, in whom I trust, 
 I lift my heart and voice ; 
 
 2 O let me not be put to shame, 
 
 Nor let my foes rejoice. 
 
 3 Those who on thee rely, 
 
 Let no disgrace attend ; 
 Be that the shameful lot of such 
 As wilfully offend. 
 4, 5 To me thy truth impart, 
 And lead me in thy way ; 
 For thou art he that brings me help, 
 On thee I wait all day. 
 G Thy mercies and thy love, 
 O Lord, recall to mind ; 
 
 And graciously continue still, 
 As thou wert ever, kind. 
 
 7 Let all my youthful crimes 
 
 Be blotted out by thee ; 
 And, for thy wondrous goodness' sake, 
 In mercy think on me. 
 
 8 His mercy and his truth 
 
 The righteous Lord displays, 
 In bringing wand'ring sinners home, 
 And teaching them his ways. 
 
 9 He those in justice guides 
 
 Who his direction seek; 
 And in his sacred paths shall lead 
 The humble and the meek. 
 
 10 Through all the ways of God 
 Both truth and mercy shine, 
 
 To such as with religious hearts 
 To his blest will incline. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 11 CINCE mercy is the grace 
 
 O That most exalts thy fame, 
 Forgive my heinous sin, O Lord, 
 And so advance thy Name. 
 
 12 Whoe'er with humble fear 
 To God his duty pays, 
 
 Shall find the Lord a faithful guide 
 In all his righteous ways. 
 
 13 His quiet soul with peace 
 Shall be for ever blest, 
 
 And by his num'rous race the land 
 Successively possest. 
 
 14 For God to all his saints 
 His secret will imparts, 
 
 And does his gracious cov'nant write 
 In their obedient hearts. 
 
 15 To him I lift my eyes, 
 And wait his timely aid, 
 
 Who breaks the strong and treach'rous 
 snare, 
 W r hich for my feet was laid. 
 
 16 O turn, and all my griefs, 
 In mercy, Lord, redress; 
 
 For I am compass'd round with woes, 
 And plung'd in deep distress. 
 
 17 The sorrows of my heart 
 To mighty sums increase; 
 
 O from this'dark and dismal state 
 My troubled soul release ! 
 
 18 Do thou with tender eyes 
 My sad affliction see; 
 
 Acquit me, Lord, and from my guilt 
 Entirely set me free. 
 
 19 Consider, Lord, my foes, 
 How vast their numbers grow ; 
 
 What lawless force and rage they use, 
 What boundless hate they show. 
 
 20 Protect and set my soul 
 From their fierce malice free ; 
 
 Nor let me be asham'd, who place 
 My steadfast trust in thee. 
 
 21 Let all my righteous acts 
 To full perfection rise, 
 
 Because my firm and constant hope 
 On thee alone relies. 
 
PSALM XXV. XXVI. XXVII. XXVIII. 
 
 left chosen race 
 Continue ever kind: 
 
 \nd in thfl midst Of all their wants 
 
 Let then thy Mccoux find. 
 P8ALM XXVI. 
 
 Junr.F me, Lord, for I the paths 
 of righteousness ha\ e trod ; 
 
 1 cannot fail, who all my trust 
 
 i thee, n i \ GrOd. 
 txcfa thou my heart, whose inno- 
 cence 
 Will ihtoe the more 'tis tried; 
 
 For I have kept thy grace in view, 
 And made thy truth my guide. 
 4 I never fur companion took 
 The idle or profane | 
 No hvpr>critc, with all nil 
 Could e\r my friendship Rain. 
 .■> I hate the busy plotting crew, 
 Who make distracted times; 
 
 And shun their tricked company, 
 
 As I avoid their crime-. 
 ('. I'll wash my hands in innocence, 
 
 And bring' a heart so pure, 
 That when thy altar I approach, 
 
 Mv welcome shall s,-, ure. 
 7, ft Sly thanks I'll publish there, and tell 
 
 How thv renown excels ; 
 That seat affords me most delight, 
 
 In which thy honour dwells. 
 <> Pass not OB me the sinners' doom, 
 
 Who murder make their trade; 
 
 10 Who others' rights, by secret bribes, 
 Or open force, invade. 
 
 11 But I will walk in paths of truth, 
 And innocence pursue: 
 
 Protect me, therefore, and to me 
 Thy mercies, Lord, renew. 
 
 12 In spite of all assaulting foes 
 I still maintain my ground ; 
 
 And shall survive amongst thy saints, 
 Thy praises to resound. 
 
 PSALM XXVII. 
 
 WHOM should I fear, since God tome 
 Is on tag health and light? 
 Since strongly he mv life supports, 
 What can my soul' affright r 
 
 2 With fierce intent my flesh to tear, 
 
 When foes beset me round, 
 They stumbled, and their lofty crests 
 Were made to strike the ground. 
 
 3 Through him my heart, undaunted, 
 
 dares 
 With mighty hosts to rope; 
 Through him, in doubtful straits of war, 
 For good success I hone. 
 
 4 Henceforth within his house to dwell 
 
 I earnestly desire 
 His wondrous beauty there to view, 
 And of his will enquire. 
 
 5 For there may I with comfort rest, 
 
 In times of deep distress ; 
 
 And safe, as on a rock, abide 
 
 In that set ure n 
 G Whilst God o'er all my haughty foes 
 My lofty head ah 
 
 And I my joyful tribute bring, 
 With grateful songs of praise. 
 
 THE SEA OND PART. 
 NTINUE,Lord,t 
 
 Vhene'er to •> 
 In mere y my complaints receive, 
 Nor my request deny. 
 H \\ hen us to seek thv "glorious face 
 Thou kindly dost 
 *' Thy glorious face I'll always seek," 
 My grateful heart replies. 
 U Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord, 
 Nor me in wrath reject; 
 My God and Saviour, leave not him 
 Thou didst so oft protect, 
 in Though all my friends and kindred too 
 Their helpless charge forsake, 
 Yet thou, whose love excels them all, 
 Wilt care and pity take. 
 
 11 Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord, 
 My ways dircctly'guide; 
 
 is men, who watch my steps, 
 Should see me tread aside. 
 
 12 Lord, disappoint my cruel foes, 
 Defeat their ili 
 
 Whose lying lips and bloody hands 
 Against my peace conspire. 
 
 13 I trusted that my future life 
 .Should with thy love be crown'd, 
 
 Or else my fainting soul had sunk, 
 With sorrow compass'd round. 
 
 14 God's time with patient faith expect, 
 Who will inspire thy breast 
 
 With inward strength ; do thou thy part, 
 And leave to him the rest. 
 
 PSALM XXVIII. 
 
 OLORD, my Rock, to thee I cry, 
 In sighs consume my breath ; 
 O answer, or I shall become 
 Like those that sleep in death. 
 
 2 Regard my supplication, Lord, 
 
 The cries' that I repeat, 
 With weeping eyes and lifted hands, 
 Before thy mir 
 
 3 Let me escape the sinners' doom, 
 
 Who make a trade of ill ; 
 And ever sneak the person fair 
 
 blood they mean to spill. 
 
 4 According to their crimes' extent 
 
 Let justice have its course; 
 Relentless be to them, as they 
 Havesinn'd without remorse. 
 
 5 Since they the works ofGod despise. 
 
 Nor will' his grace adore; 
 
 h shall utterly destroy, 
 And build them up no more. 
 G But I, with due acknowledgment, 
 His praws will resound. 
 From whom the cries of my distress 
 A gTacious answer found. 
 
PSALM XXVIII. XXIX. XXX. XXXI. 
 
 7 Mv heart its confidence repos'd 
 In God, my strength and shield ; 
 In him I trusted, and return'd 
 Triumphant from the field. 
 As he hath made my joys complete, 
 'Tis just that I should raise 
 The cheerful tribute of my thanks, 
 And thus resound his praise: 
 a "His aiding pow'r supports the troops 
 " That my just cause maintain : 
 "'Twas he advanc'd me to the throne, 
 "'Tis he secures my reign." 
 Preserve thy chosen,' and proceed 
 Thine heritage to bless ; 
 With plenty prosper them in peace; 
 In battle with success. 
 
 PSALM XXIX. 
 
 YE princes that in might excel, 
 Your grateful sacrifice prepare ; 
 God's glorious actions loudly tell, 
 His wondrous pow'r to all declare. 
 
 2 To his great Name fresh altars raise, 
 
 Devoutly due respect afford ; 
 Him in his" holy temple praise, 
 Where he's with solemn state ador'd. 
 
 3 'Tis he that with amazing noise 
 
 The wat'ry clouds in sunder breaks ; | 
 The ocean trembles at his voice, 
 When he from heaven in thunder 
 speaks. 
 4, 5 How full of pow'r his voice appears ! i 
 With what majestick terror crown'd ! ! 
 Which from their roots tall cedars tears, 
 And strews their scatter'd branches 
 round. 
 6 They, and the hills on which they 
 grow, 
 Are sometimes hurried far away ; 
 And leap like hinds that bounding go, 
 
 Or unicorns in youthful play. 
 7, 8 When God in thunder loudly speaks, 
 And scatter'd flames of li'ght'ning 
 sends, 
 The forest nods, the desert quakes, 
 And stubborn Kadesh lowly bends. 
 9 He makes the hinds to cast their young, 
 And lays the beasts' dark coverts bare ; 
 While those that to his courts belong 
 
 Securely sing his praises there. 
 10, 11 God rules the angry floods on high ; 
 His boundless sway shall never cease ; 
 His saints with strength he will sup- 
 ply. 
 And bless his own with constant peace. 
 
 PSALM XXX. 
 
 I'LL celebrate thy praises, Lord, 
 Who didst thy pow'r employ 
 To raise my drooping head, and check 
 My foes' insulting joy. 
 2, 3 In my distress 1 cried to thee, 
 Who kindly didst relieve, 
 And from the grave's expecting jaws 
 My hopeless life retrieve. 
 
 4 Thus to his courts, ye saints of his, 
 
 With songs of praise repair, 
 With me commemorate his truth, 
 And providential care. 
 
 5 His wrath has but a moment's reign, 
 
 His favour no decay ; 
 Your night of grief is recompens'd 
 With joy's returning day. 
 
 6 But I in prosp'rous days presum'd; 
 
 No sudden change I fearM, 
 
 Whilst in my sunshine of success 
 
 No low'ring cloud appear'd. 
 
 7 But soon I found thy favour, Lord, 
 
 My empire's only trust; 
 For when thou hid'st thy face, I saw 
 My honour laid in dust. 
 
 8 Then, as I vainlv had presum'd, 
 
 My error Iconfess'd; 
 And thus, with supplicating voice, 
 Thy mercy's throne address'd : 
 
 9 " What profit is there in my blood 
 
 " Congeal'd by death's cold night ? 
 " Can silent ashes speak thy praise, 
 " Thy wondrous truth recite? 
 
 10 "Hear me, O Lord; in mercy, hear: 
 " Thy wonted aid extend ; 
 
 " Do thou send help, on whom alone 
 " I can for help depend." 
 
 11 'Tis done ! Thou hast my mournful 
 
 scene 
 To songs and dances turn'd ; 
 Invested me with robes of state, 
 Who late in sackcloth mourn'd. 
 
 12 Exalted thus, I'll gladly sing 
 Thy praise in grateful verse ; 
 
 And, as thv favours endless are, 
 Thy endless praise rehearse. 
 
 PSALM XXXI. 
 
 DEFEND me, Lord, from shame, 
 For still I trust in thee ; 
 As just and righteous is thy Name, 
 From danger set me free. 
 
 2 Bow down thy gracious ear, 
 
 And speedy succour send; 
 Do thou my steadfast Rock appear, 
 To shelter and defend. 
 
 3 Since thou, when foes oppress, 
 
 My rock and fortress art, 
 To guide me fonh from this distress 
 Thy wonted help impart. 
 
 4 Release me from the snare 
 
 Which they have closely laid, 
 Since I, O God my strength, repair 
 To thee alone for aid. 
 
 5 To thee, the God of truth, 
 
 My life, and all that's mine, 
 (For thou preserv'dst me from my 
 youth.) 
 I willingly resign. 
 
 6 All vain designs' I hate 
 
 Of those that trust in lies ; 
 
 And still my soul in ev'ry state 
 
 To God for succour flies. 
 
PSALM XXXI. XXXII. XXXIII. 
 
 i.i OND PART. 
 |n»K mercies thou ha 
 
 I'll ilui rlu!l\ i 
 
 Porthou hast Men mi Knits, md known 
 
 treach'rous race 
 .!i in\ strength In 
 Thou cv '-r space 
 
 To shun my wati ' 
 •j Thy mercyi Lord, display, 
 
 And hear m\ just complaint; 
 Tor both niv son] and tit - 
 
 With grief and hunger fUnt 
 
 - ha\ c main- my ■trength decrease, 
 And e'en cononm'd nrj 
 
 11 My foes my tufTringl \ 
 
 Mv neighbours did upbraid ; 
 
 My friends, at sight of me. wereshock'd, 
 And Bed ai men dismay'd. 
 
 12 Forsook by all am I, 
 
 A> dead and Ottt of mind; 
 
 And like a >hatter'd vessel lie, 
 
 Whose ]<irts can ne'er be join'd. 
 
 19 Yet iland'ring words they speak, 
 
 And aOGOl my DOW*r to dread; 
 
 Whdst they together counsel take 
 My guiltless blood to shed. 
 
 14 But still mv steadfast trust 
 I on thy help r 
 
 That thou, mv God, art good and just, 
 My soul with comfort knows. 
 
 THE rumi) part. 
 
 15 TTTHATEER events betide, 
 
 VV Thy wisdom times them all ; 
 Then, Lord', thy servant safelv hide 
 From those that seek his fall. 
 
 16 The brightness of thv face 
 To me, O Lord, diacfoee; 
 
 And, as thy mercies still increase, 
 Preserve me from my foes. 
 
 17 Me from dishonour save, 
 Who still have call'd on thee; 
 
 Let that, and silence in the grave, 
 The sinner's portion be. 
 
 18 Do thou their tongues restrain, 
 Whose breath bo bet is spent ; 
 
 Who false reports, with proud disdain, 
 Against the righteous vent. 
 
 19 How great thy mercies are 
 To such as fear thy Name, 
 
 Which thou . for those that trust thy care, 
 Dost to the world proclaim ! 
 
 20 Thou keep'st them in thy sight, 
 Pram proud oppreaton free; 
 
 From tongues that do in strife delight 
 They are preserv'd by thee. 
 SI With glory and renown 
 God'l oame be ever bless'd : 
 Whose love in Keilah's well-fenc'd town 
 
 Wat woodraualj expi es s 'd. 
 22 I said, in hasty flight, 
 
 " I'm bamah'd from thine eyes ; " 
 
 Vet still thou kept'it me in thy sight, 
 And heard'st my earnest cries. 
 S3 all >e -aims, the Lord 
 
 With eager lore pursue] 
 
 Who to the just will help afford, 
 e the proud their due. 
 J 4 Ye that 00 God rely, 
 
 Courageoush pi 
 
 I -till your hearts supply 
 
 trength la time of need. 
 PSALM XXXII. 
 
 HE's blest whose sins have pardon 
 gain'd. 
 No more in judgment to apjiear; 
 •2 \\ hose guilt remission has obtain'd, 
 And whose repentance is sincere, 
 
 3 While I conreal'd the fretting sore, 
 
 Mv t><mes consum'd without relief; 
 All day did I with anguish roar, 
 Hut no complaint asswag'd my gTief. 
 
 4 Heavy on me thv hand remain'd, 
 
 By (fay and night alike distress'd ; 
 Till quite of vital moisture drain'd, 
 Like land with summer's drought op- 
 pressed. 
 
 r I my wound d 
 The guilt that tortur'd me within, 
 But thy forgiveness interpos'd, 
 And mercy's healing balm pour*d in. 
 
 6 True penitents shall thus succeed, 
 
 Who s,ek thee whilst thou may'st be 
 found ; 
 And from the common deluge freed, 
 Shall see remorseless sinners drown'd. 
 
 7 Thy favour. Lord, in all distress, 
 
 My tow'r of refuge I must own; 
 Thou shalt mv haughty foes suppress, 
 And me with songs of triumph crown. 
 JJ In my instruction then confide, 
 
 You that would truth's safe path 
 descry; 
 Your progress I'll securely guide, 
 And keep you in my watchful eye. 
 9 Submit yourselves to wisdom's rule, 
 Like men that reason have attain'd ; 
 Not like th' ungovern'd horse and mule, 
 Whose fury must be curb'd and rein'd. 
 In Sorrows on sorrows multiplied 
 
 The harden'd sinner shall confound, 
 But them who in his truth confide, 
 Blessings of mercy shall surround. 
 11 His samts that have perform'd his laws 
 
 Their life in triumph shall employ ; 
 Let them, as they alone have cause, 
 In grateful raptures shout for joy. 
 
 PSALM XXXIII. 
 
 LET all the just loGod with joy 
 Their cheerful voices raise, 
 For well the righteous it becomes 
 Dg glad tongl of praise. 
 •2, S Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes. 
 In joyful concert meet 
 And new-made songs of loud applause 
 The harmony complete. 
 
PSALM XXXIII. XXXIV. 
 
 4, 5 For faithful is the word of God, 
 
 His works with truth abound ; 
 
 He justice loves, and all the earth 
 
 Is with his goodness crown'd. 
 
 6 Bv his Almighty word at first 
 
 The heavenly arch was rear'd, 
 And all the beauteous hosts of light 
 At his command appear'd. 
 
 7 The swelling floods, together roll'd, 
 
 He makes in heaps to lie; 
 And lays, as in a storehouse, safe, 
 
 The wat'ry treasures by. 
 8,9 Let earth, and all that dwell therein, 
 
 Before him trembling stand ; 
 For when he spake the word 'twas made, 
 
 'Twas fix'd at his command. 
 
 10 He, when the heathen closely plot, 
 Their counsels undermines; 
 
 His wisdom ineffectual makes 
 The people's rash designs. 
 
 11 Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees 
 Shall stand for ever sure ; 
 
 The settled purpose of his heart 
 To ages shall endure. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 12 TJOW happy then are they, to whom 
 XX The Lord for God is known ; 
 
 Whom he from all the world besides 
 
 Has chosen for his own ! 
 13, 14, 15 He all the nations of the earth 
 
 Fromheav'n, his throne, survey'd ; 
 
 He saw their works and view'd their 
 
 thoughts, 
 
 By him their hearts were made. 
 
 16, 17 No king is safe by num'rous hosts, 
 
 Their strength the strong deceives; 
 
 No manag'd horse, by force or speed, 
 
 His warlike rider saves. 
 18, 19 'Tis God, who those that trust in 
 him 
 Beholds with gracious eyes; 
 He frees their soul from death, their want 
 
 In time of dearth supplies. 
 20, 21 Our soul on God with patience 
 waits, 
 Our help and shield is he; 
 Then, Lord, let still our hearts rejoice, 
 
 Because we trust in thee. 
 22 The riches of thy mercy, Lord, 
 
 Do thou to us extend ; 
 Since we for all we want or wish 
 On thee alone depend. 
 
 PSALM XXXIV. 
 
 rpHROUGH all the changing scenes of 
 
 I 
 
 1. 
 
 life, 
 
 In trouble and in joy, 
 The praises of my God shall still 
 My heart and tongue employ. 
 2 Of his deliv'rance 1 will boast, 
 
 Till all that are distrest 
 From my example comfort take, 
 And charm their griefs to rest. 
 
 4 When in distress to him I call'd, 
 
 He to my rescue came. 
 
 5 Their drooping hearts were soon re- 
 
 fresh'd, 
 Who look'd to him for aid ; 
 Desir'd success in ev'ry face 
 A cheerful air display'd. 
 
 6 "Behold," say they, "behold the man 
 
 " Whom Providence reliev'd ; 
 " The man so dang'rously beset, 
 " So wondrouslv retriev'd." 
 
 7 The hosts of God encamp around 
 
 The dwellings of the just ; 
 
 Deliv'rance he affords to all 
 
 Who on his succour trust. 
 
 8 O make but trial of his love, 
 
 Experience will decide, 
 How blest are thev, and only they, 
 Who in his truth confide. 
 
 9 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then 
 
 Have nothing else to fear ; 
 Make you his service your delight, 
 Your wants shall be his care. 
 
 10 While hungry lions lack their prey, 
 The Lord will food provide 
 
 For such as put their trust in him, 
 And see their wants supplied. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 11 A PPROACH, ye piously dispos'd, 
 -£*- And my instruction hear: 
 
 I'll teach you the true discipline 
 Of his religious fear. 
 
 12 Let him, who length of life desires, 
 And prosp'rous days would see, 
 
 13 From sland'ring language keep his 
 
 tongue, 
 His lips from falsehood free. 
 
 14 The crooked paths of vice decline, 
 And virtue's ways pursue; 
 
 Establish peace where 'tis begun, 
 And where 'tis lost, renew. 
 
 15 The Lord from heaven beholds the 
 With favourable eyes; [just 
 
 And, when distress'd", his gracious ear 
 Is opeu to their cries : 
 
 16 But turns his wrathful look on those 
 Whom mercy can't reclaim, 
 
 To cut them off, and from the earth 
 Blot out their hated name, 
 
 17 Deliv'rance to his saints he gives, 
 When his relief they crave; 
 
 18 He's nigh to heal the broken heart, 
 And contrite spirit save. 
 
 19 The wicked oft, but still in vain, 
 Against the just conspire ; 
 
 20 For under their affliction's weight 
 He keeps their bones entire. 
 
 21 The wicked from their wicked arts 
 Their ruin shall derive ; 
 
 W T hilstrighteousmen, whom they detest, 
 Shall them and their's survive. 
 
 22 For God preserves the souls of those 
 Who on his truth depend, 
 
 To them and their posterity 
 His blessings shall descend. 
 
PSALM XXXV. 
 
 PSALM XXXV. 
 
 AG UN8T all t»io-e that strive with 
 ine, 
 <) Lord, assert my right: 
 With such M war unjustlv wage 
 DO thou i ■ i > hattle> Bgnt 
 
 2 Thy buckler take, ami bind thy shield 
 
 Upon thv warlike arm ; 
 Stand up, my God, in my defence* 
 And keep DM safe from' harm. 
 
 3 Bring forth thy spear, and »top their 
 
 course, 
 That haste my blood to spill; 
 Sav to my soul," I am thy health, 
 
 *'• And will preserve thee still." 
 
 4 Let them with shame be cover' d o'er, 
 
 Who mv destruction sought; 
 
 And mii has did mv harm devise 
 
 Be to confusion brought. 
 6 Then shall thev fly, dispersed like chaff 
 
 Before the dri'v in'g wind ; 
 God's vengeful minister of wrath 
 
 Shall follow close l>ehmd. 
 
 6 And when through dark and slipp'ry 
 
 ways 
 Thev strive his rage to shun, 
 His vengeful minister of wrath 
 shall goad them as they run. 
 
 7 Since, unprovok'd bv any wrong, 
 
 Thev hid their treach'rous snare; 
 And for my harmless soul a pit 
 Did without cause prepare: 
 
 8 Surpris d by mischiefs unforeseen, 
 
 Bv their own arts betrav'd, 
 Their feet shall fall into the net 
 
 Which they for me had laid, 
 it Whilst my glad soul shall God's great 
 Name 
 For this deliv'rance bless, 
 And, bv his saving health secur'd, 
 Its grateful joy express ; 
 
 10 Mv verv bones shall say, O Lord, 
 Who can compare with three, 
 
 Who sett'st the poor and helpless man 
 From strong oppressors free ? 
 
 THE 8RC0ND PART. 
 
 11 f^ALSB witnesses, with forg*d com- 
 J? plaints. 
 
 Against my truth combine! ; 
 And to my charge such things they laid 
 As I had ne'er design'd. 
 
 12 The good which 1 to them had done, 
 With evil thev repaid ; 
 
 And did, by malice undeserv'd, 
 My harmless life invade. 
 
 13 But as for me, when they were sick, 
 I still in sackcloth mourn'd ; 
 
 I pray'd and fasted, and my nray'r 
 To'my own breast return ci. 
 
 14 Had they my friends or brethren been, 
 I could have done no more; 
 
 Nor with more decent signs of grief 
 A mother's loss deplore. 
 
 15 How diffrent did their carriage prove 
 In times of my distress; 
 \\ hen thev , in crowd* together met, 
 
 The rabble too, in nuni'rous throngs, 
 
 By their example came, 
 And ceas*d not, with reviling words, 
 
 To wound my spotless fame. 
 
 . that noble tables haunt, 
 
 And earn their bread with lies, 
 I):dgna.sh their teeth, and sland'ring jests 
 
 Maliciously (i, 
 
 17 But, Lord', how long wilt thou look 
 
 On my behalf appear: 
 And save my guiltless soul, which they, 
 Like rav'ning beasts, would tear. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 18 CO I, before the listening world, 
 kj shall grateful thanks express; 
 
 And, where the great assembly meets, 
 
 Thy Name with praises bless. 
 1!) lord, sutler not my causeless foes, 
 
 Who me unjustly hate, 
 With open joy, or secret signs, 
 
 To mock my sad estate. 
 2(» For they, with hearts averse from 
 peace, 
 Industriously devise 
 Against the men of quiet minds 
 To forge malicious lies. 
 
 21 Nor w ith the»e private arts content, 
 Aloud they vent their spite: 
 
 And say, " At last we found him out, 
 " He'did it in our sight." 
 
 22 But thou, who dost both them and me 
 With righteous eyes survev, 
 
 Assert my innocence, O Lord, 
 And keen not far awav. 
 
 23 Stir up thyself in my behalf; 
 To judgment, Lord,' awake; 
 
 Thv righteous servant's cause, O God, 
 To thy decision take. 
 
 24 Lord, as my heart has upright been, 
 Let me thy justice find ; 
 
 Nor let my cruel foes obtain 
 The triumph they design'd. 
 
 25 O let them not amongst themselves 
 In boasting language say, 
 
 "At length our wishes are complete, 
 "At last he's made our prey." 
 
 26 Let such as in mv harm rejoie'd 
 For shame their faces hide; 
 
 And foul dishonour wait on those 
 That proudlv me defied: 
 
 27 Whilst they with cheerful voices 
 
 shout. 
 Who mv just cause befriend ; 
 And bless the Lord, who loves to make 
 l iis saints attend, 
 ill my tongue thv j udgments sing, 
 lnspir'd with grateful joy, 
 And cheerful hymns in praise of thee 
 Shall all my days employ. 
 
PSALM XXXVI. 
 
 MY crafty foe, with flatt'ring art, 
 His wicked purpose would disguise; 
 But reason whispers to my heart, 
 He ne'er sets God before his eyes. 
 
 2 He soothes himself, retir'd from sight, ! 
 
 Secure he thinks his treach'rous game ; ! 
 Till his dark plots, expos'd to light, 
 Their false contriver brand with shame. 
 
 3 In deeds he is my foe confest, 
 
 Whilst with his tongue he speaks me 
 fair; 
 True wisdom's banish'd from his breast, 
 And vice has sole dominion there. 
 
 4 His wakeful malice spends the night 
 
 In forging his accurs'd designs ; 
 His obstinate ungen'rous spite 
 No execrable means declines. 
 
 5 But, Lord, thy mercy, my sure hope, j 
 
 Above the heav'nly orb ascends ; 
 Thy sacred truth's unmeasur'd scope 
 
 Beyond the spreading sky extends. 
 (J Thy justice, like the hills, remains; 
 
 Unfathom'd depths thy judgments are; \ 
 Thy providence the world sustains; 
 
 The whole creation is thy care. 
 
 7 Since of thy goodness all partake, 
 
 With what assurance should the just 
 
 Thy shelt'ring wings their refuge make, 
 
 And saints to thy protection trust. 
 
 8 Such guests shall to thy courts be led 
 
 To banquet on thy love's repast ; 
 And drink, as from a fountain's head, 
 
 Of joys that shall for ever last. 
 !) With thee the springs of life remain ; 
 Thy presence is eternal day : 
 
 10 O let thy saints thy favour gain ; 
 To upright hearts thy truth display. 
 
 11 Whilst pride's insulting foot would 
 
 spurn, 
 And wicked hands my life surprise; 
 
 12 Their mischiefs on themselves return ; 
 Down, down they're fall'n, no more 
 
 to rise. 
 
 PSALM XXXVII. 
 
 r PHOUGH wicked men grow rich or 
 J- great, 
 
 Yet let not their successful state 
 Thy anger or thy envy raise: 
 
 2 For they, cut down like tender grass, 
 Or like young flowers, away shall pass, 
 
 Whose blooming beauty soon decays. 
 
 3 Depend on God, and him obey ; 
 So thou within the land shalt stay, 
 
 Secure from danger and from want : 
 
 4 Make his commands thy chief delight ; 
 And he, thy duty to requite, 
 
 Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. 
 
 5 In all thy ways trust thou the Lord, 
 And he will needful help afford 
 
 To perfect ev'ry just design : 
 f> He'll make, like light, serene and clear, 
 Thy clouded innocence appear, 
 And as a midday sun to shine. 
 
 7 With quiet mind on God depend, 
 And patiently for him attend ; 
 
 Nor let thy anger fondly rise: 
 Though wicked men with wealth 
 
 abound, 
 And with success the plots are crown'd, 
 
 Which they maliciously devise. 
 
 8 From anger cease, and wrath forsake; 
 Let no ungovern'd passion make 
 
 Thy wav'ring heart espouse their 
 crime: 
 
 9 For God shall sinful men destroy ; 
 Whilst only they the land enjoy, 
 
 Who trust on him, and wait his time. 
 
 10 How soon shall wicked men decay ! 
 Their place shall vanish quite away, 
 
 Nor by the strictest search be found ; 
 
 11 Whilst humble souls possess the earth, 
 Rejoicing still with godly mirth, 
 
 With peace and plenty always 
 crown'd. 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 12 T/TTHILE sinful crowds, with false 
 
 VV design, 
 
 Against the righteous few combine, 
 And gnash their teeth, and threat'n- 
 ing stand; 
 
 13 God shall their empty plots deride, 
 And laugh at their defeated pride ; 
 
 He sees their ruin near at hand. 
 
 14 They draw the sword, and bend the 
 
 bow, 
 The poor and needy to o'erthrow, 
 And men of upright lives to slay ; 
 
 15 But their strong bows shall soon be 
 
 broke, 
 Their sharpen'd weapon's mortal 
 stroke 
 Through their own hearts shall force 
 its way. . 
 
 16 A little, with God's favour bless'd, 
 That's by one righteous man possess'd, 
 
 The wealth of many bad excels : 
 
 17 For God supports the just man's cause, 
 But as for those that break his laws, 
 
 Their unsuccessful pow'r he quells. 
 
 18 His constant care the upright guides, 
 And over all their life presides ; 
 
 Their portion shall for ever last : 
 
 19 They, when distress o'erwhelms the 
 
 earth, 
 Shall be unmov'd, and e'en in dearth 
 The happy fruits of plenty taste. 
 
 20 Not so the wicked men, and those 
 Who proudly dare God's will oppose ; 
 
 Destruction is their hapless share : 
 Like fat of lambs, their hopes and they 
 Shall in an instant melt away, 
 
 And vanish into smoke and air. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 21 "VV"HILE smners » hrought to sad 
 
 » » decay, 
 
 Still borrow on and never pay, 
 The just have will and pow'r to give ; 
 
PSALM XXXVII. XXXVIII. 
 
 .' I or nidi as God vouchsafes to bless, 
 Shall peaceably the earth possets; 
 \nel thoM he rur.se> shall not live, 
 t The gcxid mans way is God'l delight, 
 He orders all the steps aright 
 < >f him that moves by his command ; 
 4 Though he sometimes may be dis- 
 trcvs'd, 
 Yet shall he ne'er Ik- quite npp re s s 'd, 
 IDr Qod upholds him with his hand. 
 "• From my first youth, tillage nrevail'd, 
 
 1 neves m bird, 
 
 Or want o'ertakc his imm'roiis race; 
 mpassiofl flll'd his heart, 
 \nd he did cheerfully impart, 
 God made hi- oflkpring'i wealth in- 
 crease. 
 7 With caution shun each wicked dead, 
 In virtues ways with zeal proceed, 
 
 And so prolong your happy da>s: 
 f For God, who judgment loves, does 
 
 still 
 
 Preserve his saints secure from ill, 
 \\ h.le soon the wicked race decays. 
 I, 30, 31 The upright shall possess the 
 land, 
 His portion shall for ages stand ; 
 
 His mouth with wisdom is supplied: 
 His tongue by rules of judgment 
 moves. 
 
 His heart the law of God ap p r ove*, 
 
 Therefore his footstep*, never slide. 
 THE FOURTH PART. 
 > I N wait the watchful sinner lies, 
 A In vain the righteous to surprise ; 
 In vain his ruin doth decree: 
 ', God will not him defenceless leave, 
 To his revenge expos'd, but sav e ; 
 And, when he's sentenc'd, set him 
 free. 
 I Wait still on God, keen his command, 
 And thou, exalted in the land, 
 Thy blessii possession ne'er shall 
 quit: 
 The wicked soon destroy'd shall be, 
 And, at his dismal tragedy, 
 Thou shalt a safe spectator sit. 
 i The wicked I in pow'r have seen, 
 And, like a bav-tree, fresh and green, 
 That spreads its pleasant branches 
 round ; 
 i But he was gone as swift as thought, 
 And, though in ev'ry place 1 ■ought, 
 No sign or track of him 1 found. 
 J Observe the perfect man with care, 
 And mark all such as upright are ; 
 Their roughest days in pi 
 end: 
 ; While on the latter end of thoae, 
 Who dare God's sacred will onpose, 
 A common ruin shall attenci. 
 - God to the just will aid alTord, 
 Their nolv safeivrd is the i.nrd : 
 Their strength in time of need is he : 
 
 4<> Because on him they still depend, 
 The Ford will timely succour send. 
 And from the wicked set them free. 
 
 PSALM XXXVIII. 
 
 THY chastning wrath, (J Ford, re- 
 
 Though I deserve it all; 
 Not let at oik e on me the storm 
 
 of thy displeasure fall. 
 •-' In ev rV wretched part of me 
 
 Thy arrows deep remain •. 
 Tin heavy hand's afflicting weight 
 I can no more sustain. 
 :; Mi tlc-sh is one continued wound. 
 Thy wrath so fiercely glows ■ 
 Betwixt my punishment and guilt 
 My bones fiav e no re pose. 
 4 My sins, that to a deluge swell. 
 My sinking head o'erllow, 
 And for my feeble strength to bear 
 ' a burden grow, 
 h and corruption fill my wounds, 
 Mv folly's hist return; 
 G With trouble 1 am warp d and bow'd. 
 
 And all day long I mourn. 
 7 A loath d disease atilkts my loins, 
 
 Z c v'rv part ; 
 1) With sickness worn, I groan and ronr. 
 Through anguish of my heart. 
 
 THE 8ECOND PART. 
 
 ' DUT, Ford, l>efore thy searching eve- 
 
 IJ All mv desires appear: 
 And sure my groans have been too loud 
 
 Not to have reac h'd thine ear. 
 In My heart's opprest, mv strength's de- 
 Mv eyes depnv'd of light ; [cay'd. 
 
 11 Friends, lovers, kinsmen, gaze aloof 
 On such a dismal sight 
 
 12 Meanwhile the foes that seek my life. 
 Their snares to take mc 
 
 Vent slanders, and contrive all day 
 
 To forge some new deceit 
 1.} But I, as if both deaf and dumb, 
 
 ■ ml, nor once replied, 
 14 ouite deaf and dumb, like one whose 
 tongue 
 With conscious guilt is tied. 
 1.", For, Lord, to thee 1 do appeal, 
 My innocence to clear; 
 Assur'd that thou, the righteous God. 
 
 My injur'd cause wilt hear. 
 16 "Hear me," said I, "lest my proud 
 foes 
 " A spiteful joy display, 
 " Insulting ifthi 
 
 " But once to go astray." 
 i; And, with continual grief opprest, 
 
 To sink 1 now begin: 
 ill To thee, Lord, I w. 11 confess, 
 
 To thee bewail my sin. 
 1!» But whilst I languish, my proud foe» 
 Their strength and v Igoui boa.t : 
 
PSALM XXXVIII. XXXIX. XL. 
 
 And they that hate me without cause 
 Are grown a dreadful host. 
 
 20 E'en they, whom 1 oblig'd, return 
 My kindness with despite; 
 
 And'are my enemies, because 
 ] choose "the path that's right. 
 
 21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God, 
 Nor far from me depart ; 
 
 22 Make haste to my relief, O thou, 
 Who mv salvation art. 
 
 PSALM XXXIX. 
 
 RESOLV'D to watch o'er all my ways, 
 I kept my tongue in awe ; 
 I curb'd my hasty words when I 
 The wicked prbsp'rous saw. 
 
 2 Like one that's dumb I silent stood, 
 
 And did my tongue refrain 
 From good discourse ; but that restraint 
 Increas'd my inward pain. 
 
 3 My heart did glow with working 
 
 thoughts, 
 And no repose could take, 
 Till strong reflection fann'd the fire, 
 And thus at length I spake : 
 
 4 Lord, let me know my term of days, 
 
 How soon my life will end ; 
 
 The num'rous train of ills disclose, 
 
 Which this frail state attend. 
 
 5 My life, thou know'st, is but a span, 
 
 A cypher sums my years ; 
 And ev'ry man, in best estate, 
 But vanity appears. 
 
 6 Man like a shadow vainly walks, 
 
 With fruitless cares oppress'd ; 
 He heaps up wealth, but cannot tell 
 By whom 'twill be possess'd. 
 
 7 Why then should I on worthless toys 
 
 With anxious care attend ? 
 On thee alone my steadfast hope 
 Shall ever, Lord, depend. 
 8, 9 Forgive my sins, nor let me scorn'd 
 
 By foolish sinners be ; 
 For I was dumb, and murmur'd not, 
 Because 'twas done by thee. 
 
 10 The dreadful burden of thy wrath 
 In mercy soon remove ; 
 
 Lest my frail flesh too weak to bear 
 The heavy load should prove. 
 
 11 For when thou chasten'st man for sin 
 Thou mak'st his beauty fade, 
 
 (So vain a thing is he, ) like cloth 
 By fretting moths decay'd. 
 
 12 Lord, hear my cry, accept my tears, 
 And listen to my pray'r ; 
 
 Who sojourn like a stranger here, 
 As all my fathers were. 
 
 13 O spare me yet a little time, 
 My wasted strength restore ; 
 
 Before I vanish quite from hence, 
 And shall be seen no more. 
 
 PSALM XL. 
 
 I WAITED meekly for the Lord, 
 Till he vouchsaf d a kind reply ; 
 Who did his gracious ear afford, 
 And heard from heav'n my humble cry. 
 
 2 He took me from the dismal pit, 
 
 When founder' d deep in mirv clay ; 
 On solid ground he plac'd my feet, 
 And suffer' d not my steps to stray. 
 
 3 The wonders he for me has wrought 
 
 Shall fill my mouth with songs of 
 praise ; 
 And others, to his worship brought, 
 To hopes of like deliv'rance raise. 
 
 4 For blessings shall that man reward, 
 
 Who on th' Almighty Lord relies : 
 
 Who treats the proud "with disregard, 
 
 And hates the hypocrite's disguise. 
 
 5 Who can the wondrous works recount, 
 
 Which thou, O God, for us hast 
 
 wrought ! 
 The treasures of thy love surmount 
 The pow'r of numbers, speech, and 
 
 thought. 
 
 6 I've learnt, that thou hast not desir'd 
 
 Off' rings and sacrifice alone ; 
 Nor blood of guiltless beasts requir'd 
 For man's transgression to atone. 
 
 7 I therefore come — come to fulfil 
 
 The oracles thy books impart : 
 
 8 'Tis my delight'to do thy will : 
 
 Thy T law is written in my heart. 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 9 T X full assemblies I have told 
 
 -L Thy truth and righteousness at large : 
 Nor did, thou know st, mv lips withhold 
 From utt'ring what thou gav'st in 
 charge. 
 
 10 Nor kept within my breast confin'd 
 Thy faithfulness arid saving grace ; 
 
 But preach'd thy love, for all designd. 
 That all might that and truth embrace. 
 
 11 Then let those mercies 1 declar'd 
 To others, Lord, extend to me ; 
 
 Thy lovingkindness my reward, 
 Thy truth my safe protection be. 
 
 12 For I with troubles am distress'd, 
 Too numberless for me to bear ; 
 
 Nor less with loads of guilt oppress'd, 
 That plunge and sink me to despair. 
 
 As soon, alas, may I recount 
 The hairs on this afflicted head : 
 
 My vanquish'd courage they surmount. 
 And fill my drooping soul with dread. 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 13 pt'T, Lord, to my relief draw near, 
 -D For never was more pressing need : 
 
 In my deliv'rance, Lord, appear, 
 And add to that deliv'rance speed. 
 
 14 Confusion on their heads return, 
 Who to destroy my soul combine; 
 
 Let them, defeated, blush and mourn, 
 Ensnar'd in their own vile design. 
 
 15 Their doom let desolation be, 
 With shame their malice be repaid, 
 
 Who mock'd my confidence in thee, 
 And sport of my affliction made: 
 
 16 While those, who humbly seek thy 
 
 face, 
 To joyful triumphs shall be rais'd : 
 
 2—2 
 
P8ALM XL. XLI. XLIL XLIIL 
 
 And all who pri7.e thv saving grace 
 \\ it h me mound, The Lorabe pnb'd. 
 
 17 Thus wretched though I am and poor, 
 • Minighty Lord take-. <are; 
 I. irho OUT] < an-' | 
 
 relief with meed repair. 
 PSALM XLI. 
 
 HAPPY the man whose tender care 
 
 When troubles roiiinasi him around, 
 The Lord shall gi\e hi it 
 -2 The Lord his life, with blessings 
 crown'd, 
 
 • . -hall prolong; 
 ippoint the will of those 
 
 That -eek to do him wrong. 
 
 3 If he, in languishing estate, 
 
 Oppin - lie: 
 
 The Lord will easy make his bed, 
 
 And inward strength supply. 
 
 4 Secure of this, to thee, n 
 
 I thus my pray'r addres-'d : 
 " Lord, for thv mercy, heal mv soul. 
 " Though 1 have much tra: 
 
 5 My cruel foes, with sland'rous words, 
 
 Attempt to wound mv fame; 
 " Whin -hall he die, -,'iy they) and men 
 " Forget his rery name?" 
 
 • 'hey formal visits make, 
 'Tis all but empty show. 
 
 They gather mischief in their hearts, 
 
 And vent it where they go. 
 7, 8 With private whispers such as these 
 To hurt me thev devise: 
 
 • Mi-ease afflicts him now, 
 " He's fall'n no more t<> - 
 II My own familiar bosom friend, 
 On whom I most relied, 
 Has me, whose dailv guest he was, 
 With open scorn defied. 
 
 10 But thou my sad and wretched state 
 In mercy, Lord, regard: 
 
 And raise me up, that all their crimes 
 May meet their hut reward. 
 
 11 By this I know thy gracious ear 
 Is open when I can" ; 
 
 Because thou -ufTrest not my foes 
 To triumph in my fall. 
 
 12 Thy tender care secures my life 
 From danger and disgrace"; 
 
 And thou rouchssf St to -et me still 
 
 Before thv glor 
 1.3 Let the: : and God 
 
 From age to age be bfc M 
 And all the people's glad applause 
 With loud Amens ezpn 
 
 PSALM 3 L1I. 
 
 AS pant- the hart for cooling streams, 
 When heated in the chase: 
 So longs my soul, () God, for thee, 
 And thy refreshing grace. 
 2 For thee, mv God, the living God, 
 y soul doth pine: 
 
 O when shall I behold thy face, 
 Thou majesty divine! 
 3 Tears are my constant food, while thus 
 Insulting foes upbraid: 
 " Deluded wretch! w here's now thy God? 
 " tod where hii promi-'d aid ?" 
 
 whene'er my musing thoughts 
 happy days present. 
 When I with troop- of pious friends 
 
 Thy temple did frequent: 
 When I advane'd with songs of praise 
 
 ii vows to pav, 
 And led the jovful sacred throng, 
 That kept trie festal day. 
 
 i hy east down, my soul ? 
 Trust God, who will employ 
 
 ' for thee, and change these sighs 
 To thankful hymns of joy. 
 
 down, God, but thinks 
 On thee and Sion still; 
 From Jordan's bank, from Heimon's 
 heights, 
 And Mizar'shumbleT hill. 
 
 7 One trouble calls another on, 
 
 And, gath'ring o'er mv head, 
 Fall spouting down, till round my soul 
 A roaring sea is spread. 
 
 8 But when thy presence. Lord of life, 
 
 -:orm, 
 To thee I'll midnight anthems sing, 
 And all my vows perform. 
 
 9 God of my strength, how long shall I, 
 
 Like one" forgotten, mourn ? 
 Forlorn, forsaken, and expos'd 
 To my oppressor 
 
 10 Mv heart is piere'd, as with a sword, 
 Whil-t thus my foes upbraid: 
 
 " Vain boaster, where is now thy God ? 
 " And where his proinis'd aid ?" 
 
 11 Why restless, why cast down, my scul ? 
 Hope still, and thou shalt sing 
 
 The praise of him who is thy God, 
 Thy health's eternal spring. 
 
 PSALM XLIIL 
 
 JUST Judge of rreav'n, against my foes 
 Do thou as-ert my iryur'd right; 
 O set me free, my God, from those 
 That in deceit and wrong delight. 
 
 2 Since thou art still my onlystav. 
 
 Why leav'st thou me" in deep distress? 
 Whv go I mourning all the day, 
 Whilst me insulting foes oppress? 
 
 3 Let me with light and truth be blest, 
 
 Be these mv guides, to lead the way, 
 Till on thv holy hill I rest, 
 And in thy sacred temple pray. 
 
 4 Then will I there fresh altars raise 
 
 To <><xi, who is my only joy; 
 And well-tun'd harps, with songs of 
 praise 
 Shall all my grateful hours employ. 
 .*) Why then east down, mv soul I and why 
 nucfa oppress d with anxious care? 
 . thy God, for aid rely, 
 Who will thy ruin'd state repair. 
 
PSALM XLIV. XLV. 
 
 PSALM XLIV. 
 
 OLORD, our fathers oft have told 
 In our attentive ears, 
 Thy wonders in their days perform'd, 
 And elder times than their's : 
 
 2 How thou, to plant them here, didst 
 
 drive 
 The heathen from this land; 
 Dispeopled by repeated strokes 
 Of thy avenging hand. 
 
 3 For not their courage, nor their sword, 
 
 To them possession gave; 
 Nor strength, that from unequal force 
 
 Their fainting troops could save : 
 But thy right hand and powerful arm, 
 
 Whose succour they implor'd ; 
 Thy presence with the chosen race, 
 
 VVho thy great Name ador'd. 
 
 4 As thee their God our fathers own'd, 
 
 Thou art our sov'reign King ; 
 O therefore, as thou didst to them, 
 To us deliv'rance bring. 
 
 5 Through thy victorious Xame our arms 
 
 The proudest foes shall quell, 
 And crush them with repeated strokes, 
 As oft as they rebel. 
 
 6 I'll neither trust my bow nor sword, 
 
 When I in fight engage ; 
 
 7 But thee, who hast our foes subdu'd, 
 
 And sham'd their spiteful rage. 
 
 8 To thee the triumph we ascribe, 
 
 From whom the conquest came ; 
 In God we will rejoice all day, 
 And ever bless his Name. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 9 T)UT thou hast cast us off, and now 
 £3 Most shamefully we yield ; 
 
 For thou no more vo'uchsa'f'st to lead 
 Our armies to the field. 
 
 10 Since when, to ev'ry upstart foe 
 We turn our backs In nght ; 
 
 And with our spoil their malice feast, 
 Who bear us ancient spite. 
 
 11 To slaughter doom'd, we fall like sheep 
 Into their butch'ring hands; 
 
 Or (what's more wretched yet) survive, 
 Dispers'd through heathen lands. 
 
 12 Thy people thou hast sold for slaves, 
 And set their price so low, 
 
 That not thy treasure by the sale, 
 But their disgrace, may grow. 
 13, 14 Reproach'd by all the nations round, 
 The heathen's by-word grown, 
 
 Whose scorn of us is both in speech 
 And mocking gestures shown. 
 
 15 Confusion strikes me blind, my face 
 In conscious shame I hide, 
 
 16 While we are scoffd, and God bias- 
 By their licentious pride. [phem'd, 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 17 (~\^ us tm s heap of woes is fall'n, 
 v^ All this we have endur'd ; 
 
 Vet have not, Lord, renounced thv Name, 
 Or faith to thee abjur'd. 
 
 18 But in thy righteous paths have kept 
 Our hearts and steps with care; 
 
 19 Though thou hast broken all our 
 
 strength, 
 And we almost despair. 
 
 20 Could we, forgetting thy great Name, 
 On other gods rely, 
 
 21 And not the Searcher of all hearts 
 The treach'rous crime descry ? 
 
 22 Thou see'st what suff'rings for thy sake 
 We ev'ry day sustain ; 
 
 All slaughter'd, or reserv'd like sheep 
 Appointed to be slain. 
 
 23 Awake, arise ; let seeming sleep 
 No longer thee detain ; 
 
 Nor let us, Lord, who sue to thee, 
 For ever sue in vain. 
 
 24 O wherefore hidest thou thy face 
 From our afflicted state; 
 
 25 Whose souls and bodies sink to earth, 
 With griefs oppressive weight. 
 
 26 Arise, O Lord, and timely haste 
 To our deliv'rance make ; 
 
 Redeem us, Lord, — if not for our's, 
 Yet for thy mercy's sake. 
 
 PSALM XLV. 
 
 WHILE I the King's loud praise re- 
 hearse, 
 Indited by my heart, 
 My tongue is like the pen of him 
 That writes with ready art. 
 
 2 How matchless is thy form, O King ! 
 
 Thy mouth with grace o'erflows; 
 Because fresh blessings God on thee 
 Eternally bestows. 
 
 3 Gird on thy sword, most mighty Prince, 
 
 And, clad in rich array, 
 With glorious ornaments of pow'r 
 Majestic pomp display. 
 
 4 Ride on in state, and still protect 
 
 The meek, the just, and true; 
 Whilst thy right hand with swift revenge 
 Does all thy foes pursue. 
 
 5 How sharp thy weapons are to them 
 
 That dare thy pow'r despise ! 
 Down, down "they fall, while through 
 their heart 
 The feather'd arrow flies. 
 
 6 But thy firm throne, O God, is fix'd 
 
 For ever to endure ; 
 Thy sceptre's sway shall always last, 
 By righteous laws secure. 
 
 7 Because thy heart, by justice led, 
 
 Did upright ways approve, 
 And hated still the crooked paths 
 
 Where wand'ring sinners rove: 
 Therefore did God, thy God, on thee 
 
 The oil of gladness shed ; 
 And hath, abo\ e thy fellows round, 
 
 Advanc'd thy lofty head. 
 
 8 With cassia, aloes, and myrrh, 
 
 Thy royal robes abound"; 
 Which, 'from the stately wardrobe 
 brought, 
 Spread grateful odours round. 
 
PSALM XLV. XLVI. XLYII. XLVIII. 
 
 honourable tram 
 Did princely \ Irgina wait •, 
 The queen was placed at thy right hand 
 in golden ruin-, oi state. 
 
 / /// 9E( OND P IRT 
 
 IT thou, () royal bride, gh 
 A n«l to my words attend; 
 
 Forget tin- native country now, 
 
 \nd 61 ry former friend. 
 
 i ill thv beauty t harm the king; 
 Ntir -hall his lo\ e decay : 
 For lie la now become thy Lord; 
 To bim due rev'rance pay. 
 
 19 The Tsrian matrons, rich and proud. 
 
 Shall humble presents make; 
 the wealthy nations sue 
 
 Thy Eavoui to partake. 
 
 13 The King i fair daughter's fairer soul 
 All inward gTaca till : 
 
 Her raiment i* of purest gold, 
 Adom'd with COStly skill. 
 
 14 She, in her nuptial garments drot, 
 With needlei richly wrought, 
 
 ded by her virgin train, 
 ^hall to the Kim; be brought. 
 1.1 With all the state of solemn joy 
 
 The triumph mem*, along. 
 Till with wide gates the royal court 
 Iteceives the pompous throng. 
 
 16 Thou, in thy royal father's room, 
 Mu>t princely sons expert ; 
 
 Whom thou to dirTrent realms niay'st 
 tend 
 To govern and protect. 
 
 17 Whilst this my song to future times 
 Transmits thy glorious Name; 
 
 And makes the world, with one consent, 
 Thy lasting praise proclaim. 
 
 PSALM XLVI. 
 
 GOD is our refuse in distress, 
 A present help when danger- pre-- ; 
 In him undaunted we'll confide: 
 8, 3 Though earth were from her centre 
 to-t. 
 \rd mountains in the ocean lost, 
 
 Torn piece-meal by the roaring tide. 
 4 \ gentler stream with gladness still 
 The city of our Lord shall fill, 
 
 The royal seat of God most high : 
 .1 God dwells in Sion, whose fair tow'rs 
 Shall mock th' assaults of earthly 
 pow rs. 
 While his almighty aid is nigh. 
 , la tumults, when the heathen rag'd, 
 \nd kingdoms war against 111 ■ 
 
 He thunder'd, and dispers'd their 
 pour- : 
 7 The Lord of hosts conducts our arms, 
 Our tow'r of refuge in alarm-, 
 
 our fathert' guardian God and ours. 
 
 i ( miii', see the wonders hehath wrought, 
 
 On earth what desolation brought; 
 How he has calin'd the jarring world: 
 
 '.) He broke the warlike spear and bow ; 
 With them their thund'ring chariots too 
 Into devouring flames were hurl'd. 
 
 10 Submit to God* I almighty sway, 
 For him the heathen shall obey, 
 
 \ n dearth her sov 'reign Lord confess: 
 
 11 The < .im! of hosts conducts our arms, 
 Our tow'r of refuge in alarms, 
 
 A- to uui fathers in distress. 
 
 PSALM XLYII. 
 
 I, 2 (~\ ALL ye people, clap your hands, 
 KJ And with triumphant 
 No force the mighty jxiw'r withstands 
 Of God, the universal King. 
 .'(, 4 He thai] opposing nations ipiell, 
 And with success our battles fight ; 
 Shall fix the place where we must dwell, 
 The pride of Jacob, his delight. 
 I, 8 God is gone up, our Lord and King, 
 WithshoutNofjoyandtrumpet'ssound: 
 To him repeated praises sing, 
 And let the cheerful song go round. 
 7, H Your utmost skill in praise be shown, 
 For him, who all the world commands; 
 Who -it- upon his righteous throne, 
 And spread! his sway o'er heathen 
 lands. 
 <J Our chiefs and tribes, that far from 
 hence 
 To lerre the God of Abr'am came. 
 Found him their constant sure defence: 
 Hon gnat and glorious is his Name! 
 
 PSALM XLVIII. 
 
 rpHE Lord, the only C.od, is great, 
 
 I \iid greatly to be prais'd 
 In Sion, on whose happy mount 
 His sacred throne is rais'd. 
 8 Her tow'r-, the joy of all the earth, 
 With beaute- us prospect rise; 
 On her north side th' Almighty King's 
 Imperial city lies. 
 
 3 God in her palaces is Known ; 
 
 11 is presence is her guard: 
 
 4 Confed'rate kings withdrew their siege, 
 
 \nd of success despair'd. 
 
 new*d her walls, admir'd and fled, 
 With grief and terror struck; 
 
 6 Like women whom the sudden pangs 
 
 Of travail had o'ertook. 
 
 7 No wretched crew of mariners 
 
 Appear like them forlorn. 
 When fleets from Tarshish' wealthy 
 By eastern winds are torn. [coasts 
 
 it in Sion we have seen perform'd 
 A work that was foretold; 
 In pledge that God, for times to come. 
 Hi- dry will uphold. 
 !» Not in our fortrfSBfB and walls 
 
 Did we. o God, confide; 
 But on the temple tix <l our hopes. 
 
 In which thou do-t reside. 
 In According to thv vu'reign Name, 
 Thy praise through earth extend- : 
 
PSALM XLVIII. XLIX. L. 
 
 1 1 Let Sion's mount with jov resound, 
 Her daughters all be taught 
 
 In songs his judgments to extol, 
 Who this deliv'rance wrought. 
 
 12 Compass her walls in solemn pomp, 
 Your eves quite round her cast ; 
 
 Count all' her tow'rs, and see if there 
 You find one stone displaced. 
 
 13 Her forts and palaces survey, 
 Observe their order well ; 
 
 That with assurance to your heirs 
 This wonder you may tell. 
 
 14 This God is ours, and will be ours, 
 Whilst we in him confide ; 
 
 Who as he has preserv'd us now, 
 Till death will be our guide. 
 
 PSALM XLIX. 
 
 1 , 2 T ET all the list'ning world attend, 
 
 _Lj And mv instruction hear; 
 
 Let high and low, and rich and poor, 
 
 With joint consent give ear. 
 
 3 My mouth, with sacred wisdom fill'd, 
 
 Shall good advice impart, 
 The sound result of prudent thoughts, 
 Digested in my heart. 
 
 4 To parables of weighty sense 
 
 I will my ear incline ;" 
 Whilst to mv tuneful harp I sing 
 
 Dark words of deep design. 
 ") Why should my courage tail in times 
 
 Of "danger and" of doubt ? 
 When sinners, that would me supplant, 
 
 Have compass'd me about ? 
 
 6 Those men that all their hope and trust 
 
 In heaps of treasure place, 
 And boast and triumph, when they see 
 Their ill-got wealth increase, 
 
 7 Are yet unable from the grave 
 
 Their dearest friend to free ; 
 
 Nor can by force or bribes reverse 
 
 Th' Almighty Lord's decree. 
 
 8, 9 Their vain endeavours they must quit ; 
 
 The price is held too high : 
 
 Xo sums can purchase such a grant, 
 
 That man should never die. 
 
 10 Not wisdom can the wise exempt, 
 Xor fools their folly save; 
 
 But both must perish, and in death 
 Their wealth to others leave. 
 
 11 For thoughthey think their statelyseats 
 Shall ne'er to ruin fall ; 
 
 But their remembrance last in lands 
 Which bv their names they call: 
 
 12 Yet shall" their fame be soon forgot, 
 How great soe'er their state ; 
 
 With beasts their memory and they 
 Shall share one common fate. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 13 TJOW g reat their foll Y is > wh o thus 
 XI Absurd conclusions make ! 
 
 And yet their children, unreclaim'd, 
 Repeat the gross mistake. 
 
 14 They all, like sheep to slaughter led, 
 The prey of death are made; 
 
 Their beauty, while the just rejoice, 
 Within the grave shall fade. 
 
 15 But God will yet redeem mv soul, 
 And from the"greedv grave" 
 
 His greater pow'r shall set me free, 
 And to himself receive. 
 
 16 Then fear not thou, when worldly 
 
 men 
 In envied wealth abound, 
 Nor though their prosp'rcus house in- 
 crease, 
 With state and honour crown'd. 
 
 17 For when they're summon'd hence bv 
 
 death, 
 They leave all this behind ; 
 No shadow of their former pomp 
 Within the grave they find : 
 
 18 And yet they thought their state was 
 
 bless'd. 
 Caught in the flatt'rer's snare, 
 Who with their vanity complied, 
 And prais'd their worldly care. 
 
 19 In their forefathers' steps thev tread ; 
 And when, like them, they die, 
 
 Their wretched ancestors and thev 
 In endless darkness lie. 
 
 20 For man, how great soe'er his state, 
 Unless he's truly wise, 
 
 As like a sensual beast he lives, 
 So like a beast he dies. 
 
 PSALM L. 
 
 1, 2 HPHE Lord hath spoke, the mightv 
 J- God 
 
 Hath sent his summons all abroad ; 
 
 From dawning light, till day declines : 
 The list'ning earth nis voice hath heard , 
 And he from Sion hath appear'd, 
 Where beauty in perfection shines. 
 3, 4 Our God shall come, and keep no more 
 Misconstru'd silence, as before; 
 
 But wasting flames before him send : 
 Around shall tempests fiercely rage, 
 While he does heav'n and earth engage 
 His just tribunal to attend, 
 j, (i Assemble all my saints to me, 
 (Thus runs the great divine decree,) 
 That in my lasting cov'nant live ; 
 And offrings bring with constant care : 
 The heav'ns his justice shall declare, 
 For God himself shall sentence give. 
 
 7 Attend, my people; Israel, hear; 
 Thv strong accuser I'll appear ; 
 
 Thy God, thy only God, am I : 
 
 8 'Tis not of offrings I complain, 
 Which, daily in my temples slain, 
 
 My sacred altar did supply. 
 
 9 Will this alone atonement make ? 
 No bullock from thy stall I'll take. 
 
 Nor he-goat from thy fold accept 
 
 10 The forest beasts that range alone, 
 The cattle too are all mv own, 
 
 That on a thousand Kills are kept. 
 
PSALM L. LI. LII. 
 
 II I know the fowls, that build their nest* 
 In craggy rocks I and »;tv age beasts, 
 
 1 hat lid-tlv haunt tlit- open fields : 
 
 IS ii'-ii/.ii with hunger I could Ik-, 
 
 1 need not *eek relief from thee. 
 Mine the world's mine, and all it 
 s iclds. 
 
 15 Think'st thou that I have any need 
 On ilaughter'd bulls and goats to feeds 
 
 their Bash and drink their 
 
 blood ' 
 
 u The sai riflces i require, 
 
 Are hearts win. h lo\ e ,md zeal inspire, 
 And vows with Itrictest rare made 
 
 good. 
 
 1.1 In time of trouble rail on me, 
 And I will set thee safe and free, 
 And thou returns of praise shalt 
 make : 
 
 16 Hut to the wicked thus saith God, 
 How dar'st thou teach my laws abroad, 
 
 Or in thy mouth my rov'nant take? 
 
 17 For stubborn thou, confirm'd in sin, 
 lla.st proof against instruction been, 
 
 And of my word didst lightly speak; 
 
 III When thou'a subtle thief didst see. 
 Thou gladly didst with him agree, 
 
 And with'adult'rers didst partake. 
 19 Vile slander is thy chief delight, 
 
 Thy tongue, by envy mo\'d and spite, 
 Deceitful talis doth hourly spread : 
 80 Thou dost with hateful scandals wound 
 Thv brother, and with lies confound 
 The offspring of thy mothers bed. 
 
 21 These things didst thou, whom still I 
 
 strove 
 Togain with silence and with love; 
 
 '1 ill thou didst wickedly surmise, 
 That I was such a one as thou: 
 But I'll reprove and shame thee now, 
 
 And set thy sins before thine eyes. 
 
 22 Mark this, ve wicked fools, lest I 
 Let all my bolts of vengeance fly, 
 
 Whilst none shall dare y.'Hir cause 
 to own. 
 
 23 Who praises me, due honour gives; 
 And to the man that justly lives, 
 
 My strong salvation shall be shown. 
 
 PSALM LI. 
 
 HAVE mercy, Lord, on me, 
 As thou wert ever kind ; 
 Let me, opprest with loads of guilt, 
 Thv wonted mercy find. 
 I, :t Wash off my foul offence, 
 And cleanse me from my sin ; 
 For I confess my crime, and see 
 How great my guilt has been. 
 4 Against thee, Lord, alone, 
 V ml only in thy sight, 
 Have I transgressed, and, though con- 
 demn'd, 
 Must own thy judgments right, 
 j In guilt each part was forma 
 Of all this sinful frame; 
 
 In guilt I was conceiv'd, and born 
 The heir of sin and shame, 
 u" Vet thou, whose searching ©ye 
 Doth inward truth require, 
 
 In secret didst with wisdom's law* 
 
 M> tender soul inspire. 
 7 With hyssop purge me. Lord, 
 And so I (lean shall be; 
 I shall with snow in whiteness vie, 
 W hen purified by thee. 
 II Make me to hear with joy 
 Thy kind forgiving voice; 
 That so the hone- which thou hast broke 
 May with fresh strength rejoice. 
 .'», in Blot out my crying sins, 
 
 Nor me in anger view ; 
 Create in me a heart that's clean, 
 An upright mind renew. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 11 WITHDRAW not thou thy help, 
 
 ▼ " Nor ca.st me from thy sight ; 
 Nor let thy holy Spirit take 
 Its everlasting Might. 
 
 12 The joy thy favour gives 
 Let me again obtain ; 
 
 And thy free Spirit's firm support 
 My fainting soul sustain. 
 
 13 So I thy righteous ways 
 To sinners will impart, 
 
 Whilst my advice shall wicked men 
 To thy lust laws convert. 
 
 14 My guilt of blood remove, 
 My Sal iour and my God; 
 
 And my glad tongue shall loudly tell 
 
 Thy righteous acts abroad. 
 1") Do thou unlock my lips, 
 
 With sorrow clos'd and shame; 
 So shall my mouth thy wondrous praise 
 
 To all the world proclaim. 
 
 16 Could sacrifice atone, 
 
 Whole flocks and herds should die; 
 But on such off'rings thou disdain'st 
 To cast a gracious eye. 
 
 17 A broken spirit is 
 
 By God most highly priz'd ; 
 By him a broken contrite heart 
 
 Shall never be despis'd. 
 IB Let Sion favour find, 
 Of thy good will SSSUr'd : 
 And thy own city flourish long, 
 
 By lofty walls "secur"d. 
 19 The just shall then attend, 
 And pleasing tribute pay : 
 
 And sacrifice of choicest kind 
 
 Upon thy altar lay. 
 
 PSALM LII. 
 
 Since God, the God'in whom I trust, 
 
 Vouchsafes his favour still. 
 2 Thy wicked tonguedotb slamfroua tales 
 
 Maliciously del i-c; 
 And, sharper than a r.i/ 
 It wounds with treach'rous lies. 
 
3, 4 Thy thoughts are more on ill than 
 good, 
 On lies than truth employ'd; 
 Thy tongue delights in words, by which 
 The guiltless are destroy'd. 
 
 5 God shall for ever blast thy hopes, 
 
 And snatch thee soon away ; 
 Nor in thy dwelling-place permit, 
 Nor in the world to stay. 
 
 6 The just, with pious fear, shall see 
 
 The downfall of thy pride; 
 
 And at thy sudden ruin laugh, 
 
 And thus thy fall deride : 
 
 7 " See there the man that haughty was, 
 
 " Who proudly God defied, 
 " Who trusted in his wealth, and still 
 " On wicked arts relied." 
 H But I am like those olive-plants 
 That shade God s temple round ; 
 And hope with his indulgent grace 
 To be for ever crown'd. 
 9 So shall my soul with praise, O God, 
 Extol thy wondrous love; 
 And on thy Name with patience wait ; 
 For this thy saints approve. 
 
 PSALM LIU. 
 
 THE wicked fools must sure suppose 
 That God is but a name ; 
 This gross mistake their practice shows, 
 Since virtue all disclaim. 
 2 The Lord look'd down from heav'n's 
 high tow'r, 
 The sons of men to view; 
 To see if any own'd his pow'r, 
 
 Or truth or justice knew. 
 ■3 But all, he saw, were backwards gone, 
 Degen'rate grown, and base; 
 None for religion car'd, not one 
 Of all the sinful race. 
 
 4 But are those workers of deceit 
 
 So dull and senseless grown, 
 That they, like bread, my people eat, 
 And God's just pow'r disown ? 
 
 5 Their causeless fears shall strangely 
 
 grow, 
 And they, despis'd of God, 
 Shall soon be foil'd ; his hand shall throw 
 
 Their shatter'd bones abroad. 
 G Would he his saving pow'r employ 
 To break our servile band, 
 Loud shouts of universal joy 
 Should echo through the land. 
 
 PSALM LIV. 
 
 1,2 
 
 I Name, 
 And in thy strength appear, 
 To judge my cause ; accept my pray'r, 
 And to my words give ear. 
 3 Mere strangers, whom I never wrong'd, 
 To ruin me design'd ; 
 And cruel men, that fear no God, 
 Against my soul combin'd. 
 4, 5 But God takes part with all my 
 friends, 
 And he's the surest guard ; 
 
 The God of truth shall give my foes 
 Their falsehood's just reward : 
 
 6 While I my grateful ofF'rings bring, 
 
 And sacrifice with joy; 
 And in his praise my time to come 
 Delightfully employ. 
 
 7 From dreadful danger and distress 
 
 The Lord hath set me free ; 
 Through him shall I of all my foes 
 The just destruction see. 
 
 PSALM LV. 
 
 GIVE ear, thou Judge of all the earth, 
 And listen when I pray ; 
 Nor from thy humble suppliant turn 
 Thy glorious face away. 
 
 2 Attend to this my sad complaint, 
 
 And hear my grievous moans; 
 
 Whilst I my mournful case declare 
 
 With artless sighs and groans. 
 
 3 Hark, how the foe insults aloud ! 
 
 How fierce oppressors rage ! 
 Whose sland'rous tongues, with wrath- 
 ful hate, 
 Against my fame engage. 
 4, 5 My heart is rack'd with pain, my soul 
 
 With deadly frights distress'd; 
 With fear and trembling compass'd 
 round, 
 With horror quite oppress'd. 
 6 How often wish'd I then, that I 
 The dove's swift wings could get ; 
 That I might take my speedy flight, 
 And seek a safe retreat. 
 7, 8 Then would I wander far from hence, 
 
 And in wild deserts stray, 
 Till all this furious storm were spent, 
 This tempest past away. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 9 T%ESTROY,0 Lord, their ill designs, 
 -L/ Their counsels soon divide ; 
 
 For through the city my griev'd eyes 
 Have strife and rapine spied. 
 
 10 By day and night on ev'ry wall 
 They walk their constant round ; 
 
 And in the midst of all her strength 
 Are grief and mischief found. 
 
 11 W^hoe'er through ev'ry part shallroam, 
 With fresh disorders meet ; 
 
 Deceit and guile their constant posts 
 Maintain in ev'ry street. 
 
 12 For 'twas not any open foe 
 That false reflections made ; 
 
 For then I could with ease have borne 
 
 The bitter things he said. 
 'Twas none who hatred had profess'd 
 
 That did against me rise; 
 For then I had withdrawn myself 
 
 From his malicious eyes: 
 13, 14 But 'twas e'en thou, my guide, my 
 friend, 
 
 Whom tend'rest love did join ; 
 Whose sweet advice I valu'd most, 
 
 Whose pray'rs were mix'd with mine. 
 
PSALM LV. L VI. LVII. 
 
 IS Sure vengeance, equal to their crimes, 
 Such traitors must surprise) 
 \nd sudden death requite those ills 
 They wicked!] I 
 
 16, 17 But I will call on Qod, who -till 
 
 shall in my eld appea r; 
 
 At morn, at 'noon, ami night 111 prav, 
 And he my voire -hall hear. 
 
 THE Tin it i> P IRT. 
 
 HI /^lol) has 11 1, ms, 1 hi) soul from those 
 vJ That did with me contend; 
 
 And made ■ num roua host of friends 
 
 My rlghteoui cause di rend. 
 
 19 For he, who iraa my help of old, 
 
 shall now hi- suppliant near; 
 
 And punish them, whose pr 
 
 Makes them no God to fear. 
 
 Jo \\ horn can I trust, if faithless men 
 Perfidiously del i-e 
 To ruin me, their peaceful friend, 
 
 And break the strongest ties? 
 
 21 Though soft and melting are their 
 
 word-, 
 Their hearts with war abound: 
 Theirspeechesaremorennooth than oil, 
 
 And yet like BWOrds they wound. 
 
 22 Do thou, my -mil, on God depend, 
 And he shall thee sustain ; 
 
 He aids the just, whom to supplant 
 The wicked strive in vain. 
 
 23 My foes, that trade in lies and blood, 
 Shall all untimely die ; 
 
 Whilst I for health and length of days 
 On thee, my God, rely. 
 
 PSALM LVI. 
 
 DO thou, O God, in mercy help, 
 For man my life pursues : 
 To crush me with repeated wrongs 
 He daily strife renews. 
 
 2 Continually my spiteful foes 
 
 To ruin me combine; 
 Thou see'st, who sitt'st enthron'd on 
 high, 
 What mighty numbers join. 
 
 3 Butthough sometimessurpris'dbyfear, 
 
 On danger's first alarm, 
 Vet still for succour I depend 
 On thy Almighty arm. 
 
 4 God's faithful promise I shall praise, 
 
 On which I now rely: 
 In God I trust, and, trusting him, 
 The arm of flesh defy. 
 j They wrest my words, and make them 
 ■peak 
 \ sense they never meant : 
 Their thoughtsare all, withrestlessspite, 
 On my destruction bent. 
 <; In clo-e assemblies they combine, 
 And wicked projects lay; 
 They watch my steps, and lie- in wait 
 To make my* soul their prey. 
 7 Shall SUCh injustice still escape? 
 () righteous God, arise; 
 Let thy just wrath, (too long provok'd,) 
 This impious race chastise. 
 
 8 Thou number'st all my steps, since first 
 
 mpell'd to Beet 
 
 My very tear- are trea-ur'd up, 
 ■tad n -gister'd by thee. 
 
 9 When therefore I invoke thy aid, 
 
 My foes shall be o'erthrown; 
 
 For 1 am well a-ur'd that God 
 My righteous cause will own. 
 in, II I'll trust God's word, and so de-pise 
 The force that man can raise; 
 
 12 To thee, God, my vows are due; 
 To thee I'll render prai-e. 
 
 13 Thou ha-t retrieval my soul from 
 
 death, 
 
 And thou wilt still secure 
 The life thou hast so oft preserv'd, 
 
 And make my footsteps sure; 
 That thus protected by thy power, 
 
 I may this light enjoy, 
 And in the service of my God 
 
 My lengthen'd days employ. 
 
 PSALM LVII. 
 
 THY nurcy, Lord, to me extend, 
 On thy protection I depend; 
 And to thy wing for shelter haste, 
 Till this ou t rageo u s storm is past. 
 2 To thy tribunal, Lord, I fly. 
 
 Thou so% reign Judge and God most 
 
 high, 
 Who wonders hast for me begun, 
 And wilt not lea\e thy work undone. 
 
 harm; 
 To my relief thy mercy send, 
 And truth, on which my hopes depend. 
 
 4 For I with savage men converse, 
 Like hungry lions wild and fierce, 
 With men whose teeth are spears, their 
 
 words 
 Envenom'd darts, and two-edg'd swords. 
 
 5 Be thou, God, exalted high ; 
 And, as thy glory fills the sky, 
 So let it be on earth display d, 
 Till thou art here, as there, obey'd. 
 
 C To take me they their net prepared, 
 And had almost my soul ensnar'd ; 
 Hut fell themselves, by just decree, 
 Into the pit they made for me. 
 
 7 O God, my heart is fix'd, 'tis bent, 
 Its thankful tribute to present; 
 
 And with my heart my voice I'll raise 
 To thee, my God, In songs of praise. 
 
 8 Awake, my glory ; harp and lute, 
 No longer let your strings be mute; 
 And I, my tuneful part to take, 
 Will with' the early dawn awake. 
 
 9 Thy praises. Lord, I will resound 
 To all the list'nlng nations round: 
 
 10 Thy merer highest heaVn transcends, 
 Thy truth beyond the clouds extends. 
 
 11 Be thou, God, exalted high; 
 And, as ths glory fills the sky, 
 So let it t>e 00 earth display 'd, 
 Till thou art here, as there, obey'd. 
 
PSALM LVIII. 
 
 SPE A K, O ye judges of the earth, 
 If just your sentence be; 
 Or, must not innocence appeal 
 To Heav'n from your decree? 
 
 2 Your wicked hearts and judgments are 
 
 Alike by malice sway'd ; 
 Your griping hands, by weighty bribes, 
 To violence betray'd. 
 
 3 To virtue strangers from the womb, 
 
 Their infant steps went wrong; 
 
 They prattled slander, and in lies 
 
 Employ'd their lisping tongue. 
 
 4 No serpent of parch'd Afric's breed 
 
 Does ranker poison bear ; 
 The drowsy adder will as soon 
 
 Unlock his sullen ear. 
 "> Unmov'd by good advice, and deaf 
 
 As adders they remain ; 
 From whom the skilful charmer's voice 
 
 Can no attention gain. 
 
 6 Defeat, O God, their threat'ning rage, 
 
 And timely break their pow'r ; 
 Disarm these growing lions' jaws, 
 Ere practis'd to devour. 
 
 7 Let now their insolence, at height, 
 
 Like ebbing tides he spent : 
 Their shiver'd darts deceive their aim, 
 
 When they their bow have bent. 
 (1 Like snails let them dissolve to slime ; 
 
 Like hasty births become, 
 Unworthy to behold the sun, 
 
 And dead within the womb. 
 !) Ere thorns can make the flesh-pots boil, 
 
 Tempestuous wrath shall come 
 From God, and snatch them hence alive 
 
 To their eternal doom. 
 
 10 The righteous shall rejoice to see 
 Their crimes such vengeance meet, 
 
 And saints in persecutors' blood 
 Shall dip their harmless feet. 
 
 11 Transgressors then with grief shall see 
 Just men rewards obtain ; 
 
 And own a God, whose justice will 
 The guilty earth arraign. 
 PSALM LIX. 
 
 DELIVER me, O Lord my God, 
 From all my spiteful foes; 
 In my defence oppose thy pow'r 
 To their's, who me oppose. 
 
 2 Preserve me from a wicked race, 
 
 Who make a trade of ill ; 
 Protect me from remorseless men, 
 Who seek my blood to spill. 
 
 3 They lie in wait, and mighty pow'rs 
 
 Against my life combine: 
 Implacable; yet, Lord, thou know'st 
 For no offence of mine. 
 
 4 In haste they run about, and watch 
 
 My guiltless life to take : 
 Look down, O Lord, on my distress, 
 And to my help awake ! 
 
 5 Thou, Lord of hosts, and Israel's God, 
 
 Their heathen rage suppress; 
 
 Relentless vengeance take on those 
 Who stubbornly transgress. 
 
 6 At ev'ning to beset my house 
 
 Like growling dogs they meet ; 
 While others through the city range, 
 And ransack ev'ry street. 
 
 7 Their throats envenom'd slander 
 
 breathe, 
 Their tongues are sharpen'd swords; 
 Who hears, say they, or, hearing, dares 
 Reprove our lawless words ? 
 
 8 But from thy throne thou shalt, OLord, 
 
 Their baffled plots deride; 
 And soon to scorn and shame expose 
 
 Their boasted heathen pride. 
 On thee I wait, 'tis on thy strength 
 
 For succour I depend ; 
 'Tis thou, O God, art my defence, 
 
 Who only canst defend. 
 
 10 Thy mercy, Lord, which has so oft 
 From danger set me free, 
 
 Shall crown my wishes, and subdue 
 My haughty foes to me. 
 
 11 Destroy them not, O Lord, at once, 
 Restrain thy vengeful blow, 
 
 Lest we, ingratefully, too soon 
 
 Forget their overthrow. 
 Disperse them through the nations round 
 
 By thy avenging pow'r : 
 Do thou bring down their haughty pride, 
 
 O Lord, our shield and tow r. 
 
 12 Now, in the height of all their hopes, 
 Their arrogance chastise ; 
 
 Whose tongues have sinn'd without re- 
 straint, 
 And curses join'd with lies. 
 
 13 Nor shalt thou, whilst their race en- 
 
 dures, 
 Thine anger, Lord, suppress, 
 That distant lands, by their just doom, 
 May Israel's God confess. 
 
 14 At ev'ning let them still persist 
 Like growling dogs to meet, 
 
 Still wander all the city round, 
 And traverse ev'ry street. 
 
 15 Then, as for malice now they do, 
 For hunger let them stray, 
 
 And yell their vain complaints aloud, 
 Defeated of their prey. 
 
 16 Whilst early I thy mercy sing, 
 Thy wondrous pow'r confess ; 
 
 For thou hast been my sure defence, 
 My refuge in distress. 
 
 17 To thee with never-ceasing praise, 
 O God, my strength, I'll sing; 
 
 Thou art my God, the rock from whence 
 My health and safety spring. 
 PSALM LX. 
 
 OGOD, who hast our troops disperst, 
 Forsaking those that left thee first; 
 As we thy just displeasure mourn, 
 To us in mercy, Lord, return. 
 2 Our strength, that firm as earth did 
 stand, 
 Is rent by thy avenging hand : 
 
PSALM LX. LXI. LXII. LXIII. 
 
 O heal the breaches thou hast made ; 
 
 ike, we fall, without thy aid! 
 
 i o.ir folly's sad effects in 
 
 For, drunk with discord's cup. we reel ; 
 
 4 Hut now for them who thee rever d, 
 Thou hast thy truth's bright banner 
 
 re.ir M. 
 
 5 Let thv right hand thy saints protect : 
 Lord, bflU thfl prav'r- th.it we direct I 
 
 6 The holy God hath -poke; and I, 
 O'erjoy'd, on his firm word rely. 
 To thee in portlom I'll divide 
 Fair sichem- - >il, >amsjria'l pride; 
 TO Sichem, Sucootfa next I'll join. 
 And measure OUI her vale by line. 
 
 i, Oilead, ixith nibecrlbe 
 
 To mv commands, with Fphraim's 
 
 tribe; 
 Ephraim by arms tupportl my cause, 
 And Judahby religloua laws. 
 
 8 Moab my slave and drudge shall be 
 Nor F.do'm from my yoke get free; 
 Proud Palestine's imperii 
 Shall humblv on our trium ph wait. 
 
 <t But whoshall quell thesemightypow'rs, 
 And clear inv way to Fdom's tow'rs .' 
 Or through her guarded frontiers tread 
 The path that does to conquest lead ? 
 
 10 Fen thou, () God, who hast dispeiSt 
 Our troop-, (for we forsook thee tir-t.) 
 Those whom thou didst in wrath for- 
 sake, 
 
 Aton'd, thou wilt victorious make. 
 
 11 Do thou our fainting cause sustain, 
 For human succours are but vain : 
 
 IS Fresh strength and courage God be- 
 
 'Tis he treads down our proudest foes. 
 
 PSALM LXI. 
 
 LORD, hear mv cry, regard my prav'r, 
 Which I, oppress d with grief, 
 
 2 From earth's remotest parts address 
 
 To thee for kind relief. 
 O lodge me safe beyond the reach 
 Of persecuting pow'r; 
 
 3 Thou, who so oft from spiteful foes 
 
 Hast been my shelt'ring tow'r. 
 
 4 So -hall I in thy sacred courts 
 
 Secure from danger lie; 
 Beneath the covert of thy wings 
 All future -tonus defy. 
 
 5 In sign my rows are heard, once more 
 
 I o'er thy chosen reign; 
 
 6 O bless with long and prosp'rous life 
 
 The king thou didst ordain. 
 
 7 Confirm his throne, and make his reign 
 
 Accepted in thv sight, 
 And let thy truth and mercy both 
 In hi- defence unite. 
 
 8 So shall I ever sing thy praise, 
 
 Thv Name for ever DtesSi 
 Devote mv prosp'rous days to pay 
 The vows of my distress. 
 
 PSALM LXII. 
 
 Ml >r help on God relies, 
 From him alone my safety flows; 
 J Mv rock, my health, that strength sup- 
 plies. 
 To beai the shock of all my foes. 
 .') Mow long will ye contrive my fall, 
 Which will but hasten on your own? 
 You'll totter like a bending wall, 
 Or fence of unennented stone. 
 4 To make my envied honours less 
 
 Thev strive with lies, their chief de- 
 light: 
 For they, though with their mouths 
 they bless, 
 In private curse with inward spite. 
 .", fi But thou, my soul, on God rely; 
 On him alone "thv trust n 
 My rock and health will strength supply 
 To bear the shock of all my foes. 
 
 7 God doe- his saving health dispense, 
 
 And flowing blessings daily send; 
 He is my fortress and defence, 
 On him my soul shall still depend. 
 
 8 In him, ye people, always trust. 
 
 Before his throne pour out your hearts; 
 For God, the merciful and just, 
 His timely aid to us imparts. 
 
 9 The vulgar fickle are and frail ; 
 
 The great dissemble and betrav ; 
 And laid in truth's impartial scale, 
 
 Thclightest things will both outweigh, 
 in Then trust not in oppressive ways, 
 By spoil and rapine grow not vain ; 
 Nor let your hearts, if wealth increase, 
 Be set* too much upon your gain. 
 
 11 For God has oft his will express'd, 
 And I this truth have fully known; 
 
 To be of boundless pow'r ) 
 Belongs of right to God alone. 
 
 12 Though mercy is his darling grace, 
 In which he chiefly takes delight, 
 
 Vet will he all the human race 
 According to their works requite. 
 
 PSALM LXIII. 
 
 OGOD, my gracious God, to thee 
 My morning prav'r* shall ofler'd be; 
 For thee mv thirsty soul doth pant : 
 My fainting flesh implores thy grace, 
 Within this dry and barren place, 
 Where I refreshing waters want. 
 
 2 O to my longing eyes once more 
 That view of glorious pow'r restore, 
 
 Which thy majesties house displays! 
 
 3 Because to me thy wondrous love 
 Than life itself does dearer prove, 
 
 My lip- shall always speak thy praise. 
 
 4 My life, while 1 that life enjoy, 
 In blessing God 1 will employ," 
 
 With lifted hands adore his Name: 
 :, My soul's content shall be as great 
 As their's who ch oicest dainties eat, 
 While I with joy his praise proclaim. 
 
6 When down I lie sweet sleep to find, 
 Thou, Lord, art present to my mind; 
 
 And when 1 wake in dead of night: 
 
 7 Because thou still dost succour bring, 
 Beneath the shadow of thy wing 
 
 I rest with safety and delight. 
 
 8 My soul, when foes would me devour, 
 Cleaves fast to thee, whose matchless 
 
 pow'r 
 In her support is daily shown : 
 
 9 But those the righteous Lord shall slay 
 That my destruction wish ; and they 
 
 That seek my life shall lose their 
 own. 
 10, 11 They by untimely ends shall die, 
 Their flesh a prey to foxes lie ; 
 But God shall fill the king with 
 joy: 
 Who thee confess shall still rejoice, 
 W r hilst the false tongue, and lying 
 voice, 
 Thou, Lord, shalt silence and destroy. 
 
 PSALM LXIV. 
 
 LORD, hear the voice of my com- 
 plaint, 
 To my request give ear; 
 Preserve my life from cruel foes, 
 And free my soul from fear. 
 
 2 O hide me with thy tend'rest care 
 
 In some secure retreat, 
 From sinners that against me rise, 
 And all their plots defeat. 
 
 3 See how, intent to work my harm, 
 
 They whet their tongues like swords ; 
 And bend their bows to shoot their darts, 
 Sharp lies and bitter words. 
 
 4 Lurking in private, at the just 
 
 They take their secret aim ; 
 
 And suddenly at him they shoot, 
 
 Quite void of fear and shame. 
 
 5 To carry on their ill designs 
 
 They mutually agree; 
 They speak of laying private snares, 
 And think that none shall see. 
 
 6 With utmost diligence and care 
 
 Their wicked plots they lay ; 
 The deep designs of all their hearts 
 Are only to betray. 
 
 7 But God, to anger justly mov'd, 
 
 His dreadful bow shall bend, 
 
 And on his flying arrow's point 
 
 Shall swift destruction send. 
 
 8 Those slanders, which their mouths 
 
 did vent, 
 Upon themselves shall fall; 
 Their crimes disclos'd, shall make them 
 be 
 Despis'd and shunn'd by all. 
 
 9 The world shall then God's pow'r con- 
 
 fess, 
 And nations trembling stand, 
 Convinc'd that 'tis the mighty work 
 Of his avenging hand. 
 
 10 Whilst righteous men, whom God se- 
 In him shall gladly trust; [cures, 
 
 And all the list nine earth shall hear 
 Loud triumphs of the just. 
 
 PSALM LXV. 
 
 FOR thee, O God, our constant praise 
 In Sion waits, thy chosen seat; 
 Our promis'd altars there we'll raise, 
 And all our zealous vows complete. 
 
 2 O thou, who to my humble pray'r 
 
 Didst always bend thy list'ning ear, 
 To thee shall all mankind repair, 
 And at thy gracious throne appear. 
 
 3 Our sins, though numberless, in vain 
 
 To stop thy flowing mercy try; 
 Whilst thou b'erlook st the "guilty stain, 
 And washest out the crimson dye. 
 
 4 Blest is the man, who, near thee plac'd, 
 
 Within thy sacred dwelling lives; 
 Whilst we at humbler distance taste 
 The vast delights thy temple gives. 
 
 5 By wondrous acts, O God most just, 
 
 Have we thy gracious answer found ; 
 In thee remotest nations trust, 
 And those whom stormy waves sur- 
 round. 
 6, 7 God, by his strength, sets fast the 
 hills, 
 And does his matchless pow'r engage, 
 With which the sea's loud waves he stills, 
 And angry crowds' tumultuous rage. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 8 H^HOU, Lord, dost barb'rous lands 
 
 JL dismay, 
 
 When they thy dreadful tokens view: 
 With joy they see the night and day 
 Each other's track by turns pursue. 
 
 9 From out thy unexhausted store 
 
 Thy rain relieves the thirsty ground ; 
 
 Makes lands, that barren were before, 
 
 With corn and useful fruits abound. 
 
 10 On rising ridges down it pours, 
 And ev'ry furrow'd valley fills; 
 
 Thou mak'st them soft with gentle 
 show'rs, 
 Iu which a blest increase distils. 
 
 11 Thy goodness does the circling year 
 With fresh returns of plenty crown; 
 
 And, where thy glorious paths appear, 
 Thy fruitfufclbuds drop fatness down. 
 
 12 They drop on barren forests, chang'd 
 By them to pastures fresh and green ; 
 
 The hills about in order rang'd 
 In beauteous robes of joy are seen. 
 
 13 Large flocks with fleecy wool adorn 
 The cheerful downs; the valleys bring 
 
 A plenteous crop of full-ear'd corn, 
 And seem for joy to shout and sing. 
 
 PSALM LXVI. 
 
 l, 
 
.'( And let them sav. How dreadful, Lord, 
 In all thy work's art thou ! 
 TO Ihv great pow'r thy stubborn foes 
 Shall all be fori (I to |*,w. 
 
 4 Through all the earth the nation- round 
 Shall thee their God COnfeSS] 
 
 And with glad hjmiM their awful dread 
 
 of thy great Name ex] 
 
 5 o come, behold the work* of God, 
 
 And then with me you'll own, 
 That he to all the IODI ot men 
 
 Has wondrous judgment! shown. 
 ti He made the sea become dry land, 
 
 Through which our fathers walk'd : 
 Whilst to each other of his might 
 
 With joy his people talk'd. 
 
 7 He In his power forever rules; 
 
 His «yes the world survey ; 
 
 Let no preeumptuoui man rebel 
 
 Against his sov'reign sway. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 H, U /"\ ALL venations, bless our God, 
 v>/ And loudly sneak his praise; 
 Who keeps our soiil alive, ami still 
 
 Confirms our steadfast 
 in For thou hast tried us. Lord, as fire 
 
 Oppressing burdens bore. 
 
 12 Insulting foes did us, their slaves, 
 Through fire and water chase; 
 
 But yet at last thou brought'st us forth 
 Into a wealthy plac e. 
 
 13 Burnt off'rings to thy bouse I'll bring, 
 And there my vows will pav, 
 
 14 Which I with solemn zeal did make 
 In trouble's dismal day. 
 
 li Then shall the richest incense smoke, 
 
 The fattest rams shall fall ; 
 The choicest goats from out the fold, 
 
 And bullocks from the stall. 
 16 O come, all ye that fear the Lord, 
 
 Attend with "heedful care; 
 
 Whilst I what God for me has done 
 
 With grateful joy declare. 
 
 17, 18 As I before his aid implor'd, 
 
 So now I praise his Name; 
 
 Who, if mv heart had harbour'd sin, 
 
 Would all my prav'rs disclaim. 
 1!( But God to me, whene'er I cried, 
 
 His gracious ear did bend ; 
 
 And to the voice of my request 
 
 With constant love attend. 
 
 20 Then bless'd for ever be my God, 
 
 Who never, when I pray, 
 
 Withholds his mercy from my soul, 
 
 Nor turns bis face away- 
 
 PSALM LXVII. 
 
 TO bless thy chosen race, 
 In mercy, Lord, incline; 
 And cause the brightness of thy face 
 On all thy saints to shine. 
 
 2 That so thy wondrous way- 
 May through the world be known, 
 Whilst distant lands their tribute pay, 
 And thy salvation own. 
 .'} Let din" ring nations join 
 To ' eh -brate thy fame: 
 Let all the world, O Lord, combine 
 To praise thy glorious Name. 
 
 4 let them shout and sing 
 
 With joy and pio 
 For thou, the righteous Judge and King, 
 Shalt govern all the earth. 
 
 5 Let diff ring nations join 
 
 To celebrate thy fame: 
 Let all the world, Lord, combine 
 To praise thy glorious Name. 
 <; Then -hall the teeming ground 
 A large increase d 
 And we with plenty shall becrown'd. 
 Which God, our God, bestows. 
 " Then God upon our land 
 
 Shall constant blessings show'r, 
 And all the world in awe shall stand 
 Of his resistless pow r. 
 
 PSALM LXVII I. 
 
 LET God, the God of battle, rise. 
 utter Ins preiumpti 
 
 Let shameful rout their boat surprise, 
 
 •.fully hi- j>ow r npj>ose. 
 
 • in tempest ■ rag 
 
 •v into the furna. i 
 So let their sacrilegious host 
 Before his wrathful presence waste. 
 
 3 But let the servants of his will 
 
 Hi- favour's gentle beams enjoy; 
 Their upright hearts let gladness fill. 
 And cheerful songs their tongues em- 
 ploy. 
 
 4 To him your voice in anthems raise, 
 
 Jehovah's awful name he bears; 
 In him rejoice, extol his praise, 
 Who rides upon high-rolbng spheres. 
 
 5 Him, from his empire of the skies, 
 
 To tin- low world compassion draws, 
 The orphan's claim to patroni/e. 
 And judge the inuir'd widow's < ause. 
 I . who from a foreign soil 
 - poor exiles to their home, 
 Makes captive- free, and fruitless toil 
 Their proud oppressors' righteous 
 doom. 
 7 Twas so of old, when thou didst lead 
 
 In per s on, Lord, our armies forth, 
 St range terrors through thedesert spread. 
 Coin ulsions-h lokth'astoipsh'd earth. 
 II The breaking clouds did rain distil, 
 And heav'n s high arches shook with 
 fear; 
 How then should Sinai's humble hill 
 Of Israel's Cod the prCW 
 9 Thy hand, at famish'd earth's com- 
 plaint, 
 Ilelievd her from celestial stores ; 
 
And, when thy heritage was faint, 
 Asswag'd the drought with plenteous 
 show'rs. 
 
 10 Where savages had rang'd before, 
 
 At ease thou mad'st our tribes reside ; 
 And in the desert for the poor 
 Thy gen*rous bounty didst provide. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 11 rpHOU gav'st the word, we sallied 
 
 1 forth, 
 
 And in that pow'rful word o'ercame ; 
 
 While virgin troops, with songs of mirth, 
 
 In state our conquest did proclaim. 
 
 12 Vast armies, by such gen'rals led 
 As yet had ne'er receiv'd a foil, 
 
 Forsook their camp with sudden dread, 
 And to our women left the spoil. 
 13ThoughEgypt'sdrudgesyouhavebeen, 
 Your army"; "> ings shall-hineas bright 
 As doves, in golden sunshine seen, 
 Or silver'd o'er with paler light 
 
 14 'Twas so, when God's almighty hand 
 O'er scatter'd kings the conquest won ; 
 
 Our troops, drawn up on Jordan's strand, 
 High Salmon's glitt'ring snow out- 
 shone. 
 
 15 From thence to Jordan's farther coast, 
 And Bashan's hill we did advance; 
 
 No more her height shall Bashan boast, 
 But that she's God's inheritance. 
 
 16 But wherefore (though the honour's 
 
 great) 
 Should this, O mountains, swell your 
 For Sion is his chosen seat, [pride ? 
 
 Where he for ever will reside. 
 )7 His chariots numberless, his pow'rs 
 
 Are heav'nly hosts that wait his will ; 
 His presence now fills Sion's tow'rs, 
 As once it honour'd Sinai's hill. 
 
 18 Ascending high, in triumph thou 
 Captivity hast captive led, 
 
 And on thy people didst bestow 
 The spoil of armies, once their dread. 
 
 E'en rebels shall partake thy grace, 
 And humble proselytes repair 
 
 To worship at thy dwelling-place, 
 And all the world pay homage there. 
 
 19 For benefits each day bestow'd, 
 Be daily his great Name ador'd ; 
 
 20 Who is our Saviour and our God, 
 Of life and death the sov'reign Lord. 
 
 21 But justice for his harden'd foes 
 Proportion'd vengeance hath decreed, 
 
 To wound th? hoary head of those 
 Who in presumptuous crimes proceed. 
 
 22 The Lord hath thus in thunder spoke: 
 " As I subdu'd proud Bashan's king, 
 
 " Once more I'll break my people's yoke, 
 "And from the deep my servants 
 bring. 
 
 23 " Their feet shall with a crimson flood 
 " Of slaughter'd foes be cover'd o'er ; 
 
 ' ' Nor earth receive such impious blood, 
 "But leave for dogs th' unhallow'd 
 gore." 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 24 VVTHENmarchingtothy blestabode, 
 
 ▼ * The wond'ring multitude sur- 
 vey d 
 The pompous state of thee, our God, 
 In robes of majesty array'd: 
 
 25 Sweet-singing Lev'ites led the van, 
 Loudinstrumentsbrought up the rear ; 
 
 Between both troops a virgin train 
 With voiceand timbrel charm'dtheear. 
 
 26 This was the burden of their song: 
 " In full assemblies bless the Lord; 
 
 "All. who to Israel's tribes belong, 
 " The God of Israel's praise record." 
 
 27 Nor little Benjamin alone 
 
 From neighb'ring bounds did there 
 attend, 
 Nor only Judah's nearer throne 
 
 Her counsellors in state did send ; 
 But Zebulon's remoter seat, 
 
 And Naphtali's more distant coast, 
 (The grand procession to complete,) 
 
 Sent up their tribes, a princelv host. 
 
 28 Thus God to strength and union 
 
 brought 
 Our tribes, at strife till that blest hour ; 
 This work, which thou, O God, hast 
 wrought, 
 Confirm with fresh recruits of pow'r. 
 
 29 To visit Salem, Lord, descend, 
 And Sion thy terrestrial throne; 
 
 Where kings with presents shall attend, 
 And thee with orler'd crowns atone. 
 
 30 Break down the spearmen's ranks, who 
 
 threat 
 Like pamper'd herds of savage might ; 
 Their silver-armour'd chiefs defeat, 
 Who in destructive war delight. 
 
 31 Egypt shall then to God stretch forth 
 Her hands, and Afric homage bring : 
 
 32 The scatter'd kingdoms of the earth 
 Theircommon Sov'reign's praises sing. 
 
 33 Who, mounted on the loftiest sphere 
 Of ancient heav'n, sublimely rides; 
 
 From whence his dreadful voice we hear, 
 Like that of warring winds and tides. 
 
 34 Ascribe ye pow'r to God most high, 
 Of humble Israel he takes care; 
 
 Whose strength from out the dusky sky 
 Darts shining terrors through the air. 
 
 35 How dreadful are the sacred courts, 
 WhereGodhas fix'd his earthly throne! 
 
 His strength his feeble saints supports ; 
 To God give praise, and him alone. 
 
 PSALM LXIX. 
 
 SAVE me, O God, from waves that 
 roll, 
 And press to overwhelm my soul: 
 
 2 With painful stens in mire'l tread, 
 And deluges o'erflow my head. 
 
 3 With restless cries my spirits faint, 
 My voice is hoarse 'with long com- 
 plaint; 
 
 My sight decays with tedious pain, 
 Whilst for my God I wait in vain. 
 
4 My hairs, though num'rous, are but 
 
 few 
 
 Compar'd with foes that me pursue 
 With groundless hate, grown now of 
 
 might, 
 
 They force ma guiitw— . b 
 
 . what by right 
 ."> Thou, Lord* rn \ 
 
 nceaTd from thee 
 8 Lord (>'h1 ..f beets, take timely rare, 
 y sake thv nfaltl 
 
 r d for thy name 
 Reproach, and hid my face in shame. 
 
 i nun try grown, 
 Nor to my nearest kindred known; 
 \ fafeiener, expo**d to scorn 
 My brethren of my mother born. 
 8 For zeal to thy lov'd house and name 
 I me like devouring flame, 
 Concern d at their affronts to thee, 
 More than at slanders cast on me. 
 
 ind abstinence 
 Thev construe in a spiteful sense: 
 
 1 1 When i loth'd with sackcloth for their 
 
 sake, 
 They me their common proverb make. 
 
 12 Their judges at my wrongs do jest, 
 Those wrongs they ought to have re- 
 
 drest: 
 How should I then expect to be 
 From libels of lewd drunkards free ? 
 
 13 But, Lord, to thee I will repair. 
 For help with humble timely pfay'r ; 
 Relieve me from thy men 
 Display thy truth's preserving pow'r. 
 
 14 From threat'ning dangers me relieve, 
 And from the mire my feet retrieve; 
 
 . keep, 
 And snatch me from the raging deep. 
 
 15 Control the deluge ere it spread, 
 And roll its waves above mv head ; 
 Nor deep destruction's open pit 
 To close her jaws on me permit. 
 
 16 Lord, hear the humble pray'r 1 make, 
 For thy transcending goodness' sake; 
 Relieve thy supplicant once more 
 From thy abounding men 
 
 thy str\ant hide thy face; 
 Make haste, for de-prate is my case; 
 
 18 Thv timely succour interpose, 
 
 And shield me from remorseless foes. 
 
 19 Thou know'st what infamy and scorn 
 I from mv enemies have borne, 
 
 Nor can their close dissembled spite, 
 
 Or darkest plots, escape t: 
 IB Reproach and grief nave broke my 
 heart ; 
 
 I look'd for some to take my part, 
 
 To pity or relieve my pain ; 
 
 But look'd, alas ! for both in vain. 
 21 With huneer pin'd, for food I call, 
 
 Instead of food they give me gall ; 
 
 And when with thirst my 
 
 They give me vinegar to drink. 
 
 > Their table therefore to their health 
 proi e a mare, a trap their wealth; 
 iae their eyes, 
 And sudden blasts their hopes surprise. 
 24 On them thou shalt thy fury pour, 
 Till thy fierce wrath their race devour; 
 
 •lake their house a dismal cell, 
 Where none will e'er vouchsafe to 
 dwell. 
 2«J For new afflictions they procur'd 
 For him, who had thv stripes endur*d; 
 And made the wound's thy scourge had 
 
 torn 
 To bleed afresh. with sharper scorn. 
 27 Sin shall to >in their steps betrav, 
 Till thev to truth have lost the way : 
 life thou shalt exclude their soul, 
 - N ith the just their names enrol. 
 2f» But me, bowe'er distiees'd and poor, 
 
 Thy strong salvation shai; : 
 SB Thy pow'r with songs I'll then pro- 
 claim, 
 And celebrate with thanks thy Name. 
 
 God 'hall this more highly prize 
 Than herd- or docks in sacrifice; 
 32 Which humble saints with joy shall 
 see, 
 And hope for like redress with me. 
 i »od regards the poor's complaint, 
 free from close restraint. 
 
 34 Let neav'n, earth, sea, their voices 
 
 raise, 
 And all the world resound his praise 
 
 35 For God will Sion's walls erect, 
 And Judah's cities still protect, 
 Till all her scatter'd sons repair 
 To undisturb'd possession there. 
 
 36" This blessing they shall at their death 
 To their religious heirs bequeath; 
 And they to endless ages more, 
 Of such as his blest Name adore. 
 
 PSALM LXX. 
 
 OLORD, to my relief draw near. 
 For never was more pressing need ; 
 For my deliv'rance, Lord, appear, 
 And add to that deliv'rance speed. 
 
 2 Confusion on their heads return, 
 
 Who to destroy my soul combine: 
 
 Let them, defeated, blush and mourn, 
 
 Kn-nar d in their own vile design. 
 
 3 Their doom let desolation be, 
 
 With shame their malice be repaid, 
 Who mock'd my confidence in thee, 
 And sport of my affliction made. 
 
 4 While those, who humbly seek thy face. 
 
 To joyful triumphs shall be rais d, 
 And all who prize thv saving grace, 
 With me shall sing, The Lord be 
 prais'd. 
 
 5 Thus wretched though I am and poor, 
 
 The mighty Lord of me tal 
 Thou, God, who only canst restore, 
 To my relief with "speed repair. 
 
PSALM LXXI. LXXII. 
 
 PSALM LXXI. 
 
 1,2 TN thee I put my steadfast trust, 
 A Defend me, Lord, from shame ; 
 Incline thine ear, and save my soul, 
 For righteous is thy Name. 
 3 Be thou my strong abiding place, 
 
 To which I may resort ; 
 'Tis thy decree that keeps me safe ; 
 Thou art my rock, and fort. 
 4, 5 From cruel and ungodly men 
 Protect and set me free ; 
 For, from my earliest youth till now, 
 My hope has been in thee. 
 6 Thy constant care.did safely guard 
 My tender infantdays ; 
 Thou took'st me from my mother's 
 womb 
 To sing thy constant praise. 
 7, 8 While some on me with wonder gaze, 
 Thy hand supports me still ; 
 Thy honour, therefore, and thy praise 
 My mouth shall always fill. 
 
 9 Reject not then thy servant, Lord, 
 
 When I with age decay, 
 Forsake me not when, worn with years, 
 My vigour fades away. 
 
 10 My foes against my fame and me 
 With crafty malice speak; 
 
 Against my soul they lay their snares, 
 And mutual counsel take. 
 
 11 His God, say they, forsakes him now, 
 On whom he did rely ; 
 
 Pursue and take him, whilst no hope 
 Of timely aid is nigh. 
 
 12 But thou, my God, withdraw not far, 
 For speedy help I call ; 
 
 13 To shame and ruin bring my foes, 
 That seek to work my fall. 
 
 14 But as for me, my steadfast hope 
 Shall on thy pow'r depend, 
 
 And I in grateful songs of praise 
 My time to come will spend. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 15 f"p H Y righteous acts and saving 
 
 1 health 
 
 My mouth shall still declare ; 
 Unable yet to count them all, 
 Though summ'd with utmost care. 
 
 16 While God vouchsafes me his support, 
 I'll in his strength go on ; 
 
 All other righteousness disclaim, 
 And mention his alone. 
 
 17 Thou, Lord, hast taught me from ray 
 
 youth 
 To praise thy glorious Name ; 
 And ever since thy wondrous works 
 Have been my constant theme. 
 
 18 Then now forsake me not when I 
 Am grey and feeble grown, 
 
 Till I to these, and future times, 
 Thy strength and pow'r have shown 
 
 19 How high thy justice soars, O God ! 
 How great and wondrous are 
 
 The mighty works which thou hast done ! 
 Who may with thee compare ? 
 
 20 Me, whom thy hand has sorely press'd, 
 Thy grace shall yet relieve, 
 
 And from the lowest depth of woe 
 With tender care retrieve. 
 
 21 Through thee my time to come shall be 
 With power and greatness crown'd ; 
 
 And me, who dismal years have pass'd, 
 Thy comforts shall surround. 
 
 22 Then I with psaltery and harp 
 Thy truth, O Lord, will praise; 
 
 To thee, the God of Jacob's race, 
 My voice in anthems raise. 
 
 23 Then joy shall fill my mouth, and songs 
 Employ my cheerful voice ; 
 
 My grateful soul, by thee redeem'd, 
 Shall in thy strength rejoice. 
 
 24 My tongue thy just and righteous acts 
 Shall all the day proclaim ; 
 
 Because thou didst confound my foes, 
 And brought'st them all to shame. 
 
 PSALM LXXII. 
 
 LORD, let thy just decrees the king 
 In all his ways direct ; 
 And let his son, throughout his reign, 
 Thy righteous laws respect. 
 
 2 So shall he still thy people judge 
 
 With pure and upright mind, 
 Whilst all the helpless poor shall him 
 Their just protector find. 
 
 3 Then hills and mountains shall bring 
 
 forth 
 The happy fruits of peace, 
 Which all the land shall own to be 
 The work of righteousness : 
 
 4 Whilst he the poor and needy race 
 
 Shall rule with gentle sway, 
 And from their humble necks shall take 
 Oppressive yokes away. 
 
 5 In ev'ry heart thy awful fear 
 
 Shall then be rooted fast, 
 As long as sun and moon endure, 
 Or time itself shall last. 
 
 6 He shall descend like rain that cheers 
 
 The meadows' second birth, 
 Or like warm show'rs, whose gentle drops 
 Refresh the thirsty earth. 
 
 7 In his blest days the just and good 
 
 Shall be with favour crown'd ; 
 
 The happy land shall every where 
 
 With endless peace abound. 
 
 8 His uncontroll'd dominion shall 
 
 From sea to sea extend, 
 Begin at proud Euphrates' streams, 
 At nature's limits end. 
 
 9 To him the savage nations round 
 
 Shall bow their servile heads ; 
 His vanquish'd foes shall lick the dust, 
 Where he his conquest spreads. 
 
 10 The kings of Tarshish and the isles 
 Shall costly presents bring; 
 
 From spicy Sheba gifts shall come, 
 And wealthy Seba's king. 
 
 11 To him shall ev'ry king on earth 
 His humble homage pay, 
 
PSALM LXXII. LXXIII. 
 
 And ciiflTrinp nations gladly join 
 m his rlghteouf iway. 
 
 15 For he shall set the needy 'free, 
 \\ 'hen they for MCOOUI cry, 
 
 shall save the helpless and the poor, 
 And all their wants supply. 
 
 Till: tKCOND PART. 
 ]'! I I i v providence toe needy souls 
 
 I 1 ■ — r i ;t 1 1 due Mi|ip!ie> prepare; 
 And over their defenceless lives 
 
 Shall watch with tender rare. 
 1-} He shall preserve and keep their souls 
 
 From fraud and rapine free, 
 And in his sight their guiltless blood 
 
 Of mighty price shall be. 
 LB Therefore shall God his life and reign 
 
 • vtend, 
 Whilst eastern princes tribute pay, 
 
 And golden presents send. 
 For him shall constant pray'rs be made 
 
 Through all his prosp'rous days; 
 His just dominion shalfaffbrd 
 
 A lasting theme of praise. 
 
 16 Of useful gTain, through all the land, 
 Great plenty shall appear; 
 
 A handful sown on mountain-tops 
 
 A mighty crop shall bear. 
 Its fruit, like cedars shook by winds, 
 
 A rattling noise shall yield ; 
 The citv too shall thrive, and vie 
 
 For plenty with the field. 
 
 17 The mem'ry of his glorious Name 
 Through endless years shall run ; 
 
 M tame shall shine as bright 
 
 And lasting as the sun. 
 In him the nations of the world 
 
 Shall be completely bless'd, 
 And his unbounded happiness 
 
 By ev'ry tongue confess'd. 
 
 18 Then bless'd be God, the mighty Lord, 
 The God whom Israel fears; 
 
 Who only wondrous in his works 
 Beyond compare appears. 
 
 19 Let earth be with his glory fill'd, 
 And ever bless his Name; 
 
 Whilst to his praise the list'ning world 
 Their glad assent proclaim. 
 
 PSALM LXXIII. 
 
 AT length, bv certain proofs, 'tis plain 
 That God will to his saints be kind ; 
 That all whose hearts are pure and clean 
 Shall his protecting favour find. 
 2, 3 Till this sustaining truth I knew, 
 ring feet had almost fail'd; 
 I griev'd the sinner's wealth to view, 
 And envied when the fools prevail'd. 
 4, ."> They to the grave in peace descend, 
 And whilst they live are hale and 
 strong ; 
 No plague or troubles them offend, 
 Wliu h oft to other men belong. 
 i\, 7 With pride, as with a chain, they're 
 held, 
 And rapine seems their robe of state; 
 
 Theireyes stand out, with fatness swell'd; 
 They grow beyond their wishes great. 
 }!, '.> With hearts corrupt, and lofty talk, 
 oppressive methods thev defend; 
 Their tongue through all the earth does 
 walk, 
 Their blasphemies to Heav'n ascend. 
 ID And yet admiring crowds are found, 
 \\ bo -< n ik -. :-; - duly make, 
 
 rich plenty they abound, 
 Of which their rlat't'ring slaves partake. 
 
 11 Their fond opinions these pursue, 
 Till they with them profanely cry, 
 
 " How should the Lord our action* view, 
 " Can heperceivewhodwellssohigh?" 
 
 12 Behold the wicked ! these are they 
 Who openly their sins profess; 
 
 And yet their wealth's increas'd each day, 
 
 And all their actions meet success. 
 13, 14 Then have I cleans'd my heart, 
 said I, 
 And wash'd my hands from guilt in 
 vain, 
 If all the day oppress'd I lie, 
 
 And every' morning suffer pain. 
 U Thus dial once to >peak intend; 
 
 But, if such things I rashly say, 
 Thy children, Lord, I must 'offend, 
 And basely should their cause betray. 
 THE tECOND PART. 
 1G, 17 r VO fathom this my thoughts I 
 -I- bent, 
 But found the case too hard for me; 
 Till to the house of ( iod I went, 
 Then I their end did plainly see. 
 18 How high soe'er advane'd, they all 
 
 On slipp'ry places loosely stand ; 
 Thence into ruin headlong fall, 
 
 Cast down by thy avenging hand. 
 1!), 2o How dreadful and how quick their 
 fate! 
 Despis'd by thee when they're de- 
 stroyed; 
 As waking men with scorn do treat 
 The fancies that their dreams em- 
 ploy'd. 
 21, 22 Thus was my heart with grief op- 
 prest, 
 My reins weTe rack'd with restless 
 pains; 
 So stupid was I, like a beast, 
 Who no reflecting thought retains. 
 23, 24 Yet still thv presence me supplied, 
 And thv right hand assistance gave; 
 Thou first shalt with thy counsel guide, 
 
 And then to glory me rece i ve. 
 2j Whom then inh-1-av'n, but thee alone, 
 Have I, whose favour I require? 
 Throughout the spacious earth there's 
 none 
 That I besides thee can desire. 
 Mj My trembling flesh and aching heart 
 May often fail to succour me; 
 But God shall inward strength impart, 
 And my eternal portion be. 
 
27 For they that far from thee remove, 
 Shall into sudden ruin fall ; 
 
 If after other gods they rove, 
 Thy vengeance shall destroy them all. 
 
 28 But as for me, 'tis good and just 
 That I should still to God repair; 
 
 In him I always put my trust, 
 And will his' wondrous works declare. 
 
 PSALM LXXIV. 
 
 WHY hast thou cast us off, O God ? 
 Wilt thou no more return ? 
 O why against thy chosen flock 
 Does thy fierceanger burn? 
 
 2 Think on thy ancient purchase, Lord, 
 
 The land that is thy own ; 
 By thee redeem'd, and Sion's mount, 
 Where once thy glory shone. 
 
 3 O come, and view our ruin'd state! 
 
 How long our troubles last ! 
 See how the foe, with wicked rage, 
 Has laid thy temple waste ! 
 
 4 Thy foes blaspheme thy Name, where 
 
 late 
 Thy zealous servants pray'd ; 
 The heathen there, with haughtypomp, 
 Their banners have display d. " 
 5, 6 Those curious carvings, which did 
 once 
 Advance the artist's fame, 
 With axe and hammer they destroy, 
 Like works of vulgar frame. 
 
 7 Thy holy temple they have burnt : 
 
 And what escap'd the flame 
 Has been profan d, and quite defac'd, 
 Though sacred to thy Name. 
 
 8 Thy worship wholly to destroy 
 
 Maliciously they aim'd ; 
 And all the sacred" places burn'd, 
 Where we thy praise proclaim'd. 
 
 9 Vet of thy presence thou vouchsafst 
 
 No tender signs to send ; 
 We have no prophet now, that knows 
 When this sad state shall end. 
 THE SECOSD PART. 
 
 10 "PUT, Lord, how long wilt thou per- 
 13 mit 
 
 Th' insulting foe to boast ? 
 Shall all the honour of thy Name 
 For evermore be lost ? 
 
 11 Why hold'st thou back thy strong 
 
 right hand, 
 And on thy patient breast, 
 When vengeance calls to stretch it forth, 
 So calmly lettst it rest ? 
 
 12 Thou heretofore, with kingly pow'r, 
 In our defence hast fought ; 
 
 For us, throughout the wond'ring world, 
 Hast great salvation wrought. 
 
 13 'Twas thou, O God, that didst the sea 
 By thy own strength divide ; 
 
 Thou bfak'st the wat'ry monsters' heads, 
 The waves o'erwhelm'd their pride. 
 
 14 The greatest, fiercest of them all, 
 That seem'd the deep to sway, 
 
 Was by thy pow'r destrov'd, and made 
 To savage beasts a prev. 
 
 15 Thou clav'st the solid rock, and 
 
 mad'st 
 The waters largely flow ; 
 Again thou mad st through parted 
 
 streams 
 Thy wond'ring people go. 
 
 16 Thine is the cheerful dav, and thine 
 The black return of night ; 
 
 Thou hast prepar'd the glorious sun, 
 And ev'ry feebler light : 
 
 17 JBy thee the borders of the earth 
 In perfect order stand ; 
 
 The summer's warmth, and winter'scold, 
 Attend on thy command. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 18 "REMEMBER, Lord, how scornful 
 -!*■/ foes 
 
 Have daily urg'd our shame ; 
 
 And how the foolish people have 
 
 Blasphem'd thy holy Name. 
 
 19 O free thy mourning turtle-dove, 
 By sinful" crowds beset ; 
 
 Nor the assembly of thy poor 
 For evermore forget. 
 
 20 Thv ancient cov'nant, Lord, regard, 
 Ana make thy promise good ; 
 
 For now each corner of the land 
 Is fill'd with men of blood. 
 
 21 O let not the oppress'd return 
 With sorrow cloth'd and shame 
 
 But let the helpless and the poor 
 For ever praise thy Name. 
 
 22 Arise, O God, in our behalf. 
 Thy cause and our's maintain ; 
 
 Remember how insulting fools 
 Each day thy Name profane ! 
 
 23 Make thou the boastings of thy foes 
 For evermore to cease ; 
 
 Whose insolence, if unchastis'd, 
 W T ill more and more increase. 
 
 PSALM LXXV. 
 
 TO thee, O God, we render praise, 
 To thee with thanks repair ; 
 For that thy Name to us is nigh, 
 Thy wondrous works declare. 
 
 2 In Israel when my throne is fix'd, 
 
 With me shall justice reign : 
 
 3 The land with discord shakes, but I 
 
 The sinking frame sustain. 
 
 4 Deluded wretches I advis'd 
 
 Their errors to redress, 
 Andwarn'dboldsinners, thatthey should 
 Their swelling pride suppress. 
 
 5 Bear not yourselves so high, as if 
 
 No pow'r could your's restrain ; 
 Submit your stubborn necks, and learn 
 To spe'ak with less disdain. 
 
 6 For that promotion, which to gain 
 
 Your vain ambition strives, 
 From neither east, nor west, nor yet 
 From southern climes arrives. 
 
PSALH LXXV. LXXVI. LXXVII. 
 
 7 For God the great disposer is, 
 \nd s(i\ 'reign judge alone, 
 Who cast* the proud to earth, and lifts 
 The humble to ■ throne. 
 ;: Hia hand hold* forth I dreadful cup, 
 With purple wine 'tis crown (1 1 
 The ile.idU mixture, which his wrath 
 
 - out to Mt^rw round. 
 Of this his saints sometimes may taste; 
 Hut (ricked nun shall tquansj 
 
 The hitter dregs, and l>e londeinn'd 
 To lirink the very lees. 
 y His prophet, I to all the world 
 
 This message will relate ; 
 The justice then of Jacob's God 
 
 .: shall celebrate. 
 10 The wicked's pride 1 will reduce, 
 Their cruelty disarm ; 
 
 PSALM LXXVI. 
 
 IN Jndah the Almighty's known, 
 I Almighty there by wUUdou shown ; I 
 - one in Jacob does excel i 
 
 J Hk -anctu'ry in Salem stands; 
 The majesty that heav'n commands 
 In >ion condescends to dwell. 
 
 3 He brake the bow and arrows there, 
 The shield, the temper'd sword, and 
 
 spear: 
 Then slain the mighty army lay : 
 
 4 Whence S ion's fame through earth is 
 
 spread, 
 
 Ofgreater glorv, greater dread, [prey. 
 
 Than hills where robbers lodge their 
 
 o Their valiant chiefs, who camefor spoil, 
 
 The msel ves met there a shameful toil ; 
 
 Securely down to sleep they lav : 
 But wak'd no more; their stoutest band 
 Ne'er lifted one resisting hand 
 'Gainst his, that did their legions slay. 
 
 6 When Jacob's God began to frown, 
 Both horse and charioteers, o'erthrown, 
 
 Together slept in endless night. 
 
 7 When thou, whom earth and heav'n 
 
 revere, 
 Dost once with wrathful look appear, 
 What mortal pow'r can stand thy 
 sight r 
 8, 0, Pronounc'd from heav'n, earth heard 
 its doom; 
 Grew hush'd with fear, when thou 
 didst come, 
 The meek with justice to restore. 
 lt» The wrath of man shall yield thee 
 praise: 
 It- 1 ist attempts but serve to raise 
 The triumphs of Almighty pow'r. 
 
 11 Vow to the Lord, ye nations bring 
 Vow d presents to'th' eternal King; 
 
 Thus to his \ameduere\ n 
 
 12 Who proudest pote ntates can quell;" 
 
 To earthlv kings more terrible, 
 Than to their trembling subjects they. 
 
 PSALM LXXVII. 
 
 To God I tried, who to my help 
 Did graciously repair; 
 
 2 In trouble s dismal day I sought 
 
 M> Qod with humble pray'r. 
 All night my fe>t ring wound did run, 
 
 No med Vine gave relief; 
 Mv soul do comfort would admit, 
 
 Sly soul indulg'd her grief. 
 
 3 1 thought on God, and favours past, 
 
 Hut that increasd my pain; 
 I found my spirit more oppress'd, 
 The more 1 did complain. 
 
 4 Through e\ ry watch of tedious night 
 
 Thou keep'st mv eyes awake; 
 Mv grief is swell'd to that excess, 
 but! annot speak. 
 .*) I (all to mind the days of old, 
 With signal mercy c'rown'd, 
 Those famous years' of ancient times, 
 For miracles renown'd. 
 6 By night I recollect my songs, 
 On former triumphs made; 
 Then search, consult, and ask my heart, 
 Where s now that wondrous aid ? 
 
 I for ever cast us off? 
 Withdrawn his favour quite? 
 
 8 Are both his mercy and his truth 
 
 Hetir'd to endless' night ? 
 
 9 Can his long-prai tis'd love forget 
 
 Its wonted aids to bring ? 
 Has he in wrath shut up and seal'd 
 
 His mercy s healing spring? 
 In I said, My weakness hints thesefears: 
 
 Rut I'll iiiy fean disband ; 
 I'll yet remember the Most High, 
 
 And years of his right hand. 
 
 11 I'll call to mind his works of old, 
 The wonders of his might ; 
 
 12 On them my heart shall meditate, 
 My tongue shall them recite. 
 
 I from human search on high, 
 O God, thy counsels are I 
 Who is so great a God as our's ? 
 Who can with him compare? 
 14 Long since a God of wonders thee 
 Thy rescu'd people found: 
 
 hist thou thv chosen seed 
 With strong deliv'rance'crown'tt 
 1G When thee, God. the waters saw. 
 
 The frighted billows shrunk ; 
 The troubled depths themselves, for 
 fear, 
 Beneath their channels sunk. 
 17 The clouds pour'd down, while rend- 
 
 Did with their noise conspire; 
 Thv arrows all abroad ITCH 
 
 Wing'd with avenging fire. 
 1!) Heav'n with thy thunder's voice was 
 torn ; 
 Whilst all the lower world 
 With lightnings blaz'd, earth shook, and 
 
 From her foundations hurl'd. 
 
PSALM LXXVII. LXXVIII. 
 
 19 Through rolling streams thou find'st 
 
 thv way, 
 Thy paths in waters lie ; 
 Thy wondrous passage, where no sight 
 Thy footsteps can descry. 
 
 20 Thou ledd'st thy people like a flock, 
 Safe through the desert land, 
 
 By Moses, their meek skilful guide, 
 And Aaron's sacred hand. 
 
 PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 HEAR, O my people ; to my law 
 Devout attention lend ; 
 Let the instruction of my mouth 
 Deep in your hearts descend. 
 
 2 My tongue, by inspiration taught, 
 
 Shall parables unfold, 
 Dark oracles, but understood, 
 And own'd for truths of old. 
 
 3 Which we from sacred registers 
 
 Of ancient times have known, 
 And our forefathers' pious care 
 To us have handed down. 
 
 4 We will not hide them from our sons ; 
 
 Our offspring shall be taught 
 The praises of the Lord, whose strength 
 Has works of wonder wrought. 
 
 5 For Jacob he this law ordain'd ; 
 
 This league with Israel made; 
 
 With charge to be from age to age, 
 
 From race to race convey'd; 
 
 6 That generations yet to come 
 
 Should to their unborn heirs 
 Religiously transmit the same, 
 And they again to their" s. 
 
 7 To teach them that in God alone 
 
 Their hope securely stands; 
 That they should ne'er forget his works, 
 But keep his just commands. 
 
 8 Lest, like their fathers, they might prove 
 
 A stiff rebellious race, 
 False-hearted, fickle to their God, 
 Unsteadfast in his grace. 
 
 9 Such were revolting Ephraim's sons, 
 
 Who, though to warfare bred, 
 And skilful archers, arm'd with bows, 
 
 From field ignobly fled. 
 10, 11 They falsified their league with 
 God, 
 His orders disobey'd, 
 Forgot his works and miracles 
 
 Before their eyes display'd. 
 13 Nor wonders which their fathers saw 
 Did they in mind retain; 
 Prodigious things in Egypt done, 
 
 And Zoan's fertile plain. 
 13 He cut the seas to let them pass, 
 Restrain'd the pressing flood; 
 
 14 A wondrous pillar led them on, 
 
 Compos'd of shade and light ; 
 A shelt'ring cloud it prov'd by day, 
 A leading fire by night 
 
 15 When drought opprest them, where no 
 
 stream 
 The wilderness supplied, 
 He cleft the rock, whose flinty breast 
 Dissolv'd into a tide. 
 
 16 Streamsfrom the solid rock hebrought, 
 Which down in rivers fell, 
 
 That, traveling with their camp, each day 
 Renew'd the miracle. 
 
 17 Yet there they sinn'd against him more, 
 Provoking the Most High, 
 
 In that same desert, where he did 
 Their fainting souls supply. 
 
 18 They first incens'd him in their hearts, 
 That did his power distrust, 
 
 And long'd for meat, not urg'd by want, 
 But to indulge their lust. 
 
 19 Then utte^d their blaspheming 
 
 doubts : 
 " Can God, (say they,) prepare 
 " A table in the wilderness, 
 " Set out with various fare ? 
 
 20 " He smote the flinty rock, 'tis true, 
 " And gushing streams ensu'd; 
 
 " But can he corn and flesh provide 
 " For such a multitude?" 
 
 21 The Lord with indignation heard : 
 From heav'n avenging flame 
 
 On Jacob fell, consuming wrath 
 On thankless Israel came : 
 
 22 Because their unbelieving hearts 
 In God would not confide, 
 
 Nor trust his care, who had from heav'n 
 Their wants so oft supplied : 
 
 23 Though he had made his clouds dis- 
 
 charge 
 Provisions down in show'rs; 
 And, when earth fail'd, reliev'd their 
 needs 
 From his celestial stores : 
 
 24 Though tasteful manna was rain'd 
 
 down, 
 Their hunger to relieve; 
 Though from the stores of heav'n they 
 did 
 Sustaining corn receive. 
 
 25 Thus man, with angels' sacred food, 
 Ungrateful man, was fed ; 
 
 Not sparingly, for still they found 
 A plenteous table spread. 
 
 26 From heav'n he made an east wind 
 
 blow, 
 Then did the south command, 
 
 27 To rain down flesh, like dust, and fowls 
 Like sea's unnumber'd sand. 
 
 28 Within their trenches he let fall 
 The luscious easy prey, 
 
 And all around their spreading camp 
 The ready booty lay. 
 
 29 They fed, were fill'd : he gave them 
 
 Nor with their hunger ceas'd. 
 
PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 nut whilst in their luxurious mouths 
 They did their dainties chew, 
 
 The wrtth Of God imote down their 
 
 chiefs, 
 Ai.il Ur.it l'i choeai dew. 
 
 Till, s/.f O.N/) PART. 
 
 38 XTET Mill tliev si„nM, nor would 
 
 i kflbrd 
 Hi- miracles belief) 
 
 39 Therefore through ftulth s S travels he 
 
 Consum'd their lives in grief. 
 34 When some were slain, the rest re- 
 turn'd 
 
 To God with early cr\ ; 
 
 ■ 1 him the rock of their defence, 
 Thdl Sal ionr, God most high. 
 
 36 But thil was feign'd suhinission all ; 
 Their heart their tongue helied ; 
 
 37 Tluir heart was still perverse, nor 
 
 would 
 Finn in his league abide. 
 
 nil of mercy, he forgave, 
 Nor did with death chastise; 
 But turn'd his kindled wrath aside, 
 Or would not let it ri-e. 
 
 lie rememher'd they were flesh 
 That could not long remain; 
 A murmuring wind that's quickly past, 
 And ne'er returns again. 
 4i> How oft did they provoke him there, 
 How oft his patience grieve, 
 In that same desert where he did 
 
 Their fainting souls relieve ! 
 41 They tempted him by turning back, 
 And wickedly repin'd, 
 When Israel's God refus'd to be 
 By their desires confin'd. 
 4l> Nor call'd to mind the hand and day 
 That their redemption brought ; 
 
 43 His signs in Egypt, wondrous works 
 In Zoan's valley wrought. 
 
 44 He turn'd their rivers into blood, 
 That man and beast forbo;?, 
 
 And rather chose to die of thirst, 
 Than drink the putrid gore. 
 
 45 He sent devouring swarms of flies; 
 Hoarse frogs annoy'd their soil; 
 
 4(> Locusts and caterpillars reap'd 
 
 The harvest of their toil. 
 47 Their vines with batt'ring hail were 
 broke, 
 With frost the fig-tree dies; 
 4!t Lightning and hail made flocks and 
 herds 
 One general sacrifice. 
 •!!l He turn'd his anger loose, and set 
 No time for it to cease; 
 And, with their plagues, liad angels sent 
 Their torments to increase. 
 SO lie clear'd a passage for his wrath 
 To ravage uncontroll'd; 
 The murrain on their firstlings seiz'd 
 In e\'ry field and fold. 
 .">1 The deadly pest from beast to man, 
 From field to city came; 
 
 It slew their heirs, their eldest hopes, 
 Through all the tents of Ham. 
 :>2 Hut his own trilR>, like folded sheep, 
 Hi- brought from their d 
 And them conducted like a flock 
 
 Throughout the srflderness, 
 
 "..'1 He ltd them on, and in their way 
 
 \o t suae of fear they found ; 
 But march'd securely through those 
 deeps. 
 In which their foes were drown'd. 
 ." 1 Norceas'ti hiscare, till them he brought 
 
 Safe to hi- promls'd land, 
 And to his holy mount, the prize 
 of his victorious hand 
 65 To them the outcast heathen's land 
 He did by lot divide; 
 And in their foes' ahandon'd tents 
 Made Israel's tribes reside. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 r,r> 
 
 The wrath of God most high ; 
 Nor would to practise his commands 
 Their stubborn hearts apply. 
 :,", Hut in their faithless father's' steps 
 
 Perversely chose to go; 
 They turn'd aside, like arrows shot 
 From some deceitful bow. 
 . r >» For him to fury they provok'd 
 With altars set on high; 
 And with their gTaven images 
 Inflam'd his jealousy. 
 U) When God heard tin's, on Israel's tribes 
 
 His wrath and hatred fell: 
 GO He quitted Shiloh, and the tents 
 
 Where once he chose to dwell. 
 01 To vile captivity his ark, 
 
 His glory to disdain, 
 G2 His people to the sword he gave, 
 
 Nor would his wrath restrain. 
 G.J Destructive war their ablest youth 
 Untimely did confound; 
 No virgin was to th' altar led 
 With nuptial garlands crown'd. 
 64 In fight the sacrificer fell, 
 The priest a victim bled ; 
 And widows, who their death should 
 mourn, 
 Themselves of grief were dead. 
 G.') Then, as a giant rous'd from sleep, 
 Whom wine had throughly warm'd, 
 Shouts out aloud, the Lord awak'd, 
 And his proud foe alarm'd. 
 GG He smote their host, that from the 
 field 
 A scatter'd remnant came, 
 With wounds imprinted on their backs 
 Of everlasting shame. 
 67 With conquests crown'd, he Joseph's 
 tents 
 tod Kphraim's tribe forsook; 
 G8 Hut Judah chose, and Sion's mount 
 For his lov'd dwelling took. 
 
PSALM LXXV1II. LXXIX. LXXX. 
 
 <>!) His temple he erected there, 
 With spires exalted high, 
 While deep and fix'd, as that of earth, 
 The strong foundations lie. 
 
 70 His faithful servant David too 
 He for his choice did own, 
 
 And from the sheep-folds him advanc'd 
 To sit on Judah's throne. 
 
 71 From tending on the teeming ewes, 
 He brought him forth to feed 
 
 His own inheritance, the tribes 
 Of Israel's chosen seed. 
 
 72 Exalted thus the monarch prov'd 
 A faithful shepherd still ; 
 
 He fed them with an upright heart, 
 And guided them with skill. 
 
 PSALM LXXIX. 
 
 BEHOLD, O God, how heathen hosts 
 Have thy possessions seiz'd; 
 Thv sacred house they have defil'd, 
 Thy holy city ras'd. 
 
 2 The mangled bodies of thy saints 
 
 Abroad unburied lay ; 
 Their flesh expos'd to savage beasts, 
 And rav'nous birds of prey. 
 
 3 Quite through Jerus'lem was their blood 
 
 Like common water shed ; 
 And none were left alive to pay 
 Last duties to the dead. 
 
 4 The neighb'ring lands our small remains 
 
 With loud reproaches wound ; 
 And we a laughing-stock are made 
 To all the nations round. 
 
 5 How long wilt thou be angry, Lord ? 
 
 Must we for ever mourn ? 
 Shall thy devouring jealous rage, 
 
 Like fire, for ever burn? 
 (J On foreign lands, that know not thee, 
 
 Thy heavy vengeance show'r; 
 Those sinful kingdoms let it crush, 
 
 That have not own'd thy pow'r. 
 7 For their devouring jaws have prey'd 
 
 On Jacob's chosen race ; 
 And to a barren desert turn'd 
 
 Their fruitful dwelling-place. 
 ' 8 O think not on our former sins, 
 
 But speedily prevent 
 The utter ruin of thy saints, 
 
 Almost with sorrow spent. 
 
 9 Thou God of our salvation, help, 
 
 And free our souls from blame; 
 So shall our pardon and defence 
 Exalt thy glorious Name. 
 
 10 Let infidels, that scoffing say, 
 Where is the God they boast ? 
 
 In vengeance for thy slaughter'd saints, 
 Perceive thee to their cost. 
 
 11 Lord, hear the sighing pris'ners moan, 
 Thy saving pow'r extend ; 
 
 Preserve the wretches, doom'd to die, 
 From that untimely end. 
 
 12 On them who us oppress let all 
 Our sufferings be repaid ; 
 
 Make their confusion seven times more 
 Than what on us they laid. 
 
 13 So we, thy people and thy flock, 
 
 Shall ever praise thy Name ; 
 And with "lad hearts our grateful thanks 
 From age to age proclaim. 
 
 PSALM LXXX. 
 
 O Israel's Shepherd, Joseph's Guide, 
 Our pray'rs to thee vouchsafe to 
 hear; 
 Thou that dost on the cherubs ride, 
 Again in solemn state appear. 
 
 2 Behold, how Benjamin expects, 
 
 With Ephraim and Manasseh join'd, 
 In our deliv'rance, the effects 
 Of thy resistless strength to find. 
 
 3 Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou 
 
 The lustre of thy face display ; 
 And all the ills we suffer now, 
 Like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away. 
 
 4 O thou, whom heavenly hosts obey, 
 
 How long shall thy fierce anger burn ? 
 How long thy suffering people pray, 
 And to their pray'rs have no return ? 
 
 5 When hungry, we are forc'd to drench 
 
 Our scanty food in floods of woe ; 
 When dry, our raging thirst we quench 
 With streams of tears that largely flow. 
 
 6 For us the heathen nations round, 
 
 As for a common prey, contest ; 
 
 Our foes with spiteful joy abound, 
 
 And at our lost condition jest. 
 
 7 Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou 
 
 The lustre of thy face display ; 
 And all the ills we suffer now, 
 Like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 8 rpHOUbrought'st a vine from Egypt's 
 
 J. land, 
 
 And, casting out the heathen race, 
 Didst plant it with thine own right hand, 
 And firmly fix it in their place. 
 
 9 Before it thou prepar'dst the way, 
 
 And mad'st it take a lasting root ; 
 Which, blest with thy indulgent ray, 
 
 O'er all the land did widely shoot. 
 10, 11 The hills were cover'd with its shade, 
 Its goodly boughs did cedars seem; 
 Its branches to the sea were spread, 
 And reach'd to proud Euphrates' 
 stream. 
 
 12 W r hy then hast thou its hedge o'er- 
 
 thrown, 
 Which thou hadst made so firm and 
 
 strong ? 
 Whilst all its grapes, defenceless grown, 
 Are pluck'd by those that pass along. 
 
 13 See how the bristling forest boar 
 With dreadful fury lays it waste; 
 
 Hark, how the savage monsters roar, 
 And to their helpless prey make haste. 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
P8ALM LXXX. LXXXI. LXXXII. 
 
 From heav'n, thy throne, this vine 
 
 turvey, 
 And her sad state with pity view. 
 
 ird made' by thee, 
 \\ hi<h thy right hand did guard so 
 long; 
 
 • hat hranrh from danger free, 
 If thou mad st K> 
 
 10 ToWMtim tlan.e- I - it.ade a prey, 
 And all its spreading, iKiut'hs cut down, 
 
 \t th\ n 
 
 I frown. 
 
 ig with good •ucceaa, 
 
 By thy richt hand •ecur'd from wrong: 
 .f man in merer bleu, 
 
 if thou mad'st so 
 strong. 
 
 ill we still continue free 
 From whatsoe'er deserves thy blame; 
 And, if once more reviv'd bv thee, 
 Will always praise thy holy Name. 
 1'.) Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou 
 The lustre of thy fare display; 
 And all the ills we suffer now, 
 Like scatter d cloud-, shall pass away. 
 
 PSALM LXXXI. 
 
 Tour never-failing strength, 
 With loud applai. 
 And jointlv make a cheerful noise 
 To Jacob's awful King. 
 
 i hymn of prai.-e, and touch 
 Your instrument- of joy, 
 Let pubertal and pleasant, harps 
 Your grateful skill employ. 
 .3 Let trumpets at the great new moon 
 Their joyful voices raise, 
 To celebrate th' appointed time, 
 The solemn day of praise, 
 •i For this a statute was of old, 
 Which Jacob's God decreed. 
 To be with pious care observ'd 
 ■ Is chosen seed. 
 .'» This he for a memorial fix'd, 
 When, freed from Kgypt's land, 
 Strange nations' barb rous speech we 
 heard, 
 But could not understand. 
 
 6 Your burden'd shoulders I reliev'd, 
 
 (Thus seem- f ,ur God to say,) 
 
 by me were freed 
 From labring in the clay. 
 
 7 Your ancestors, with wrongs oppress'd, 
 
 To me for aid did call: 
 With pity I their sufTrings saw, 
 
 And set them free from all. 
 They sought for me, and from the cloud 
 
 In'thunder 1 replied; 
 At Meribah > contentious stream 
 Their faith and duty tried. 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 I.K I my solemn will de 
 MB people, hear; 
 If thou, O Israel, to my words 
 Wilt lend thv list'ning ear, 
 
 9 Then shall no god besides myself 
 
 Within thy coasts be found, 
 
 • thou worship any god 
 Of all the nations round. 
 
 10 The I.ord thv Ood am I, who thee 
 Brought forth from Kgypt's land: 
 
 mat all thy just <:■ 
 Supply with libral hand. 
 
 11 But they, my chosen race, refus'd 
 To hearken to my roioti 
 
 Nor would rebellious Israel's sons 
 Make me their happy choice. 
 
 l iem up 
 ry luat a prey, 
 And in their own perverse designs 
 Permitted them to stray. 
 
 13 O that my people wisely would 
 My just commandments heed, 
 
 And Israel in my righteous ways 
 With pious care proceed ! 
 
 14 Then should my heavy judgments 
 
 fall 
 On all that them oppose, 
 And my avenging hand be tum'd 
 
 Against their num'rous foes. 
 lj Their enemies and mine should all 
 
 Before m\ footstool bend; 
 But as for them, their happy state 
 Should never know an end. 
 10 All parts with plenty should abound; 
 
 With finest wheat their field : 
 The ban-en rock-, to please their taste, 
 Should richest honey yield. 
 
 PSALM LXXXII. 
 
 GOD in the gyeat assembly stands, 
 Where his impartial eye 
 In state surveys the earthly gods, 
 And does their judgmer: 
 2, 3 How dare you then unjustly 
 judge, 
 Or be to sinners kind .' 
 Defend the orphans and the poor, 
 Let such your justice find. 
 4 Protect the humble helpless man, 
 
 Reduc'd to deep distress, 
 And let not him oecome a prey 
 
 To such as woul<! 
 *< They neither know, nor will they 
 learn, 
 But blindly rove and strav ; 
 Justice and truth, the world's support. 
 Through all the land decay. 
 C Well then might God in anger say, 
 •• I re call'd \ou by my Name; 
 " I've said, Ye're cod-, and all allied 
 " To the most High in fame. 
 7 " But ne'ertheless your unjust deeds 
 -trirt account I'll call : 
 " You all shall die like common men, 
 " Like other tyrants fall." 
 
 and thy hut judgment*. Lord, 
 Throughout' the earth display; 
 And all the nations of the world 
 Shall own thy righteous sway. 
 
PSALM LXXXIII. LXXXIV. 
 
 PSALM LXXXIII. 
 
 HOLD not thy peace, O Lord our God, 
 No longer silent be; 
 Nor with consenting quiet looks 
 Our ruin calmly see. 
 
 2 For lo ! the tumults of thy foes 
 
 O'er all the land are spread ; 
 And those who hate thy saints and thee 
 Lift up their threat'ning head. 
 
 3 Against thy zealous people, Lord, 
 
 They craftily combine ; 
 And to destroy thy chosen saints 
 Have laid their close design. 
 
 4 " Come, let us cut them off," say they, 
 
 '* Their nation quite deface; 
 " That no remembrance may remain 
 " Of Israel's hated race." 
 
 5 Thus they against thy people's peace 
 
 Consult with one consent ; 
 And diff'ring nations, jointly leagu'd, 
 
 Their common malice vent. 
 G The Ishmaelites, that dwell in tents, 
 
 With warlike Edom join'd, 
 And Moab's sons, our ruin vow, 
 
 With Hagar's race combin'd. 
 
 7 Proud Ammon's offspring, Gebal too, 
 
 With Amalek conspire ; 
 
 The lords of Palestine, and all 
 
 The wealthy sons of Tyre. 
 
 8 All these the strong Assyrian king 
 
 Their firm ally have got ; 
 
 Who with a pow'rful army aids 
 
 Th' incestuous race of Lot. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 T let i 
 them, 
 
 As once to Midian came ; 
 
 To Jabin and proud Sisera, 
 
 At Kishon's fatal stream. 
 
 10 When thy right hand their num'rous 
 
 hosts 
 Near Endor did confound ; 
 And left their carcases for dung 
 To feed the hungry ground. 
 
 11 Let all their mighty men the fate 
 Of Zeeb and Oreb share; 
 
 As Zebah and Zalmunna, so 
 Let all their princes fare : 
 
 12 Who, with the same design inspir'd, 
 Thus vainly boasting spake, 
 
 " In firm possession for ourselves 
 " Let us God's houses take." 
 
 13 To ruin let them haste, like wheels 
 Which downwards swiftly move; 
 
 Like chaff before the wind, let all 
 Their scatter'd forces prove. 
 14, 15 As flames consume dry wood or 
 heath 
 That on parch'd mountains grows, 
 So let thy fierce pursuing wrath 
 With terror strike thy foes. 
 16, 17 Lord, shroud their faces with dis- 
 grace, 
 That they may own thy Name; 
 
 Or them confound, whose harden'd 
 hearts 
 Thy gentler means disclaim. 
 18 So shall the wond'ring world confess, 
 
 That thou, who claim'st alone 
 
 Jehovah's Name, o'er all the earth 
 
 Hast rais'd thy lofty throne. 
 
 PSALM LXXXIV. 
 
 OGOD of hosts, the mighty Lord, 
 How lovely is the place 
 Where thou, enthron'd in glory, shew'st 
 The brightness of thy face ! 
 
 2 My longing soul faints with desire 
 
 To view thy blest abode ; 
 My panting heart and flesh cry out 
 For thee, the living God. 
 
 3 The birds, more happy far than I, 
 
 Around thy temple throng; 
 Securely there they build, and there 
 Securely hatch their young. 
 
 4 O Lord of hosts, my King and God, 
 
 How highly blest are they, 
 
 Who in thy temple alwavs dwell, 
 
 And there thy praise display ! 
 
 5 Thrice happy they, whose choice has 
 
 thee 
 Their sure protection made ; 
 Who long to tread the sacred ways 
 That to thy dwelling lead ! 
 
 6 Who pass through Baca's thirsty vale, 
 
 Yet no refreshment want ; 
 Their pools are fill'd with rain, which 
 thou 
 At their request dost grant. 
 
 7 Thus they proceed from strength to 
 
 strength, 
 And still approach more near, 
 Till all on Sion's holy mount 
 Before their God appear. 
 
 8 O Lord, the mighty God of hosts, 
 
 My just request regard; 
 Thou God of Jacob, let my pray'r 
 Be still with favour heard. 
 
 9 Behold, O God, for thou alone 
 
 Canst timely aid dispense; 
 
 On thy anointed servant look, 
 
 Be thou his strong defence : 
 
 10 For in thy courts one single day 
 'Tis better to attend, 
 
 Than, Lord, in any place besides 
 
 A thousand days to spend. 
 Much rather in God's house will I 
 
 The meanest office take, 
 Than in the wealthy tents of sin 
 
 My pompous dwelling make. 
 
 11 For God, who is our sun and shield, 
 Will grace and glory give ; 
 
 And no good thing will he withhold 
 From them that justly live. 
 
 12 Thou God whom heav'nly hosts 
 
 obey, 
 How highly blest is he, 
 Whose hope and trust, securely plac'd, 
 Is still repos'd on thee ! 
 
P8ALBJ LXXXV. LXXXVI. LXXXVII. 
 
 PSALM LXXXV. 
 
 LORD, thou hast granted to thy land 
 plor'd, 
 f rare 
 n -Nir'cl. 
 i thou hastabsoh'd, 
 \nd rill their guilt <li : 
 Thou bast Dot let thy wrath flame on, 
 Nor tlr. | 
 
 4 O God our Saviour, all our hearts 
 
 To thy obedient « turn ; 
 That, quenrh'd with our repenting tears, 
 Thy wratli do more mmy burn. 
 :,, <; For why -hould'st thou be angry itill, 
 And wr.ith ^<> long retain ? 
 Kevive us, Lord, and let thy saints 
 Thy »v: 
 
 acious fa\our, I-ord, 
 1 we bare lung implor'd; 
 And, for thv wondrous mercy's sake, 
 
 ited aid afl'ord. 
 Li God? answer patiently I'll wait; 
 For he with glad - 
 (If they no more to folly turn,) 
 aning saints will bless. 
 !* To all that fear his holy Name 
 
 And in it- former happy state 
 
 Our nation shall appear. 
 10 For m»rcy now with truth is join'd, 
 
 And righteousness with peace, 
 Like kind companions absent long, 
 
 With friendly arms embrace. 
 11, 12 Truth from the earth shall spring, 
 whil-t heav'n 
 Shall streams of justice pour; 
 And God, from whom all goodness flows, 
 
 Shall endless plenty show'r. 
 
 13 Before hi Ti righteousness shall march, 
 
 And his just paths prepare; 
 
 Whilst we his holy steps pursue, 
 
 With constant zeal and care. 
 
 Psalm lxxxvi. 
 
 TO my complaint, O Lord my God, 
 Thy gracious ear incline: 
 Hear me, distress'd, and destitute 
 Of all relief but thine. 
 
 2 Do thou, O God, preserve my soul, 
 
 That does thy Name adore; 
 Thy servant keep, and him, whose trust 
 Relit- on thee. - 
 
 3 To me, who daily thee invoke, 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, extend; 
 
 4 Refresh thy ■errant'a soul, whose hopes 
 
 On thee alone depend. 
 b Thou, Lord, art good: nor only good, 
 
 But prompt to pardon too; 
 Of plenteous mercy to all those 
 
 Who for thy mercy sue. 
 G To my repeated humble pray'r, 
 
 O Lord, attentive be; 
 7 When troubled I on thee will call, 
 
 For thou wilt answer me. 
 
 n Among the gods there's none like thee, 
 Lord, alone divine! 
 To thee as much inferior they, 
 As are their works to thine." 
 'J Therefore their great Creator thee 
 The nation- shall adore, 
 Their long -and praise 
 
 To thy Ij 
 
 10 All shall confess thee great, and great 
 The wonders thou ha-t done: 
 
 • -God, the God supreme; 
 - thee God alone. 
 
 THE 9BCOND vaht. 
 
 11 rpEACH me thy way, Lord, and I 
 
 -L From truth shalf ne'er depart ; 
 In rev'rence to thy sacred Name 
 Devoutly fix my heart. 
 
 12 Thee will I praise, O Lord my God, 
 Praise thee with heart sincere'; 
 
 And to thy everlasting Name 
 Kternal trophies rear. 
 
 13 Thy boundless mercy shown to me 
 
 ends mv pow'r to tell, 
 For thou hast oft redeem'd my soul 
 From lowest depths of hell. 
 
 14 O (iod, the sons of pride and strife 
 Have my destruction sought, 
 
 Regardless of thy pow'r, that oft 
 Has my deliv'rance wrought- 
 
 15 But thou thy constant go<«: 
 To my assistance bring; 
 
 Of patience, mercy, and of truth, 
 
 Thou everlasting spring ! 
 1G O bounteous Lord, thy grace and 
 strength 
 To me thy servant show ; 
 Thv kind protection, Lord, on me, 
 
 Thine handmaid's son, bestow. 
 17 Some signal give, which my proud foe* 
 
 e w ith shame and rage, 
 When thou, O Lord, for my relief 
 And comfort dost engage. 
 
 PSALM LXXXVII. 
 
 Gmple crowns the holy mount, 
 The Ixird there condescends to 
 dwell; 
 
 t'f gates, in his account, 
 Our Israel's fairest tents excel. 
 
 3 Fame gloi ious things of thee shall sing, 
 
 O city of th' Almighty King! 
 
 4 I'll mention Rahab with due praise, 
 
 In Babylon's applauses join; 
 The fame of Ethiopia raise, 
 
 With that of Tyre and Palestine : 
 And grant that some amongst them 
 
 born 
 Their age and country did adorn. 
 5, 8 But still of Sion I'll a\er, 
 
 That many such from her proceed ; 
 Th' Almightv shall establish her: 
 
 lli< gen'ral'list shall show, when read, 
 That such a person there was born, 
 And such did such an age adorn. 
 
PSALM LXXXVII. LXXXVIII. LXXX1X. 
 
 7 He'll Sion find with numbers fill'd 
 
 Of such as merit high renown ; 
 For hand and voice musicians skill'd, 
 
 And, her transcending fame to crown, 
 Of such she shall successions bring, 
 Like waters from a living spring. 
 
 PSALM LXXXVIII. 
 
 TO thee, my God and Saviour, I 
 By day and night address my cry; 
 2 Vouchsafe my mournful voice to hear, 
 
 To my distress incline thine ear : 
 
 3 For seas of trouble me invade, 
 
 My soul draws nigh to death's cold 
 shade ; 
 
 4 Like one whose strength and hopes are 
 
 fled, 
 They number me among the dead. 
 
 5 Like those who, shrouded in the grave, 
 From thee no more remembrance 
 
 have; 
 
 6 Cast off from thy sustaining care 
 Down to the confines of despair. 
 
 7 Thy wrath has hard upon me lain, 
 Afflicting we with restless pain : 
 
 Me all thy mountain-waves have prest, 
 Too weak, alas ! to bear the least 
 
 8 Remov'd from friends, I sigh alone 
 In a loath 'd dungeon laid, where none 
 A visit will vouchsafe to me, 
 Confin'd, past hopes of liberty. 
 
 My eyes from weeping never cease, 
 They waste, but still my griefs in- 
 crease ; 
 Yet daily, Lord, to thee I pray'd, 
 With oiitstretch'd hands invok'd thy 
 aid. 
 
 10 Wilt thou by miracles revive 
 
 The dead, whom thou forsook'st alive ? 
 From death restore, thy praise to sing, 
 Whom thou from prison would'st not 
 bring ? 
 
 11 Shall the mute grave thy love con- 
 
 fess? 
 A mould'ring tomb thy faithfulness ? 
 
 12 Thy truth and pow'r renown obtain, 
 Where darkness and oblivion reign ? 
 
 13 To thee, O Lord, I cry, forlorn; 
 My pray'r prevents the early morn. 
 
 14 Why hast thou, Lord, my soul for- 
 
 sook, 
 Nor once vouchsaf 'd a gracious look ? 
 
 15 Prevailing sorrows bear me down, 
 Which from my youth with me have 
 
 grown ; 
 Thy terrors past distract my mind, 
 And fears of blacker days behind. 
 
 16 Thy wrath hath burst upon my head, 
 Thy terrors fill my soul with dread ; 
 
 17 Environ'd as with" waves combin'd, 
 And for a gen'ral deluge join'd. 
 
 18 My lovers, friends, familiars, all 
 Remov'd from sight, and out of call ; j 
 To dark oblivion all retir'd, 
 
 Dead, or at least to me expir'd. 
 
 PSALM LXXXIX. 
 
 THY mercies, Lord, shall be my song, 
 My song on them shall ever dwell ; 
 To age's yet unborn my tongue 
 Thv never-failing truth shall tell. 
 
 2 I have affirm'd, and still maintain, 
 
 Thv mercy shall for ever last ; 
 Thy truth, that does the heav'ns sustain, 
 Like them shall stand for ever fast. 
 
 3 Thus spak'st thou by the prophet's 
 
 voice, 
 " With David I a league have made; 
 " To him, my servant and my choice, 
 "By solemn oath this grant convey 'd : 
 
 4 " While earth and seas, and skies en- 
 
 dure, 
 " Thv seed shall in mv sight remain ; 
 " To them thv throne I will ensure; 
 " They shall to endless ages reign." 
 
 5 For such stupendous truth and love 
 
 Both hea v 'n and earth j ust praises owe, 
 By choirs of angels sung above, 
 And by assembled saints below. 
 
 6 What seraph of celestial birth 
 
 To vie with Israel's God shall dare ? 
 Or who among the gods of earth 
 With our Almighty Lord compare ? 
 
 7 With rev'rence and religious dread 
 
 His saints should to his temple press; 
 His fear through all their hearts should 
 spread, 
 Who his Almighty Name confess. 
 
 8 Lord God of armies, who can boast 
 
 Of strength or pow'r like thine re- 
 nown'd ? 
 Of such a num'rous faithful host, 
 
 As that which does thy throne sur- 
 round ? 
 
 9 Thou dost the lawless sea control, 
 
 Thou mak'st the rolling billows sleep. 
 
 10 Thou brak'st in pieces Rahab's pride, 
 And didst oppressing pow'r disarm ; 
 
 Thy scatter'd foes have dearly tried 
 The force of thy resistless arm. 
 
 11 In thee the sov'reign right remains 
 Of earth and heav'n ; thee, Lord, alone 
 
 The world, and all that it contains, 
 Their maker and preserver own. 
 
 12 The poles on which the globe doth rest 
 Were form'd by thy creating voice ; 
 
 Tabor and Hermon, east and west, 
 In thy sustaining pow'r rejoice. 
 
 13 Thy arm is mighty, strong thy hand, 
 Yet, Lord, thou dost with justice reign; 
 
 14 Possess'd of absolute command, 
 Thou truth and mercy dost maintain. 
 
 15 Happy, thrice happy ,'thev who hear 
 Thy sacred trumpet's joyful sound ; 
 
 Who may at festivals appear, 
 With "thy most glorious presence 
 crowh'd. 
 
 16 Thy saints shall always be o'erjoy'd, 
 Who on thy sacred Name rely ; 
 
And, in thy righteousness employ'd, 
 
 Above tl loo high. 
 
 17 y<<T In thy strength they shall advance, 
 
 WhOM OOOqUCItl froin thv f.i\our 
 spring; 
 
 I I of ho«tl || ouf 
 And Israel's Qod cur Israels King. 
 l!l Thus nek'at thou by the prophet's 
 voice: 
 
 " A mighty champion I will tend ; 
 
 Judan'i triin- have I made choice 
 irho ihall the n il 
 
 ■ D.i\ Id I have found, 
 
 " With holv oil anointed him; 
 
 21 *' Him shall the hand support that 
 
 crown'd, 
 " And guard that gave the- diadem. 
 
 22 " No princ* from him shall tribute 
 
 force, 
 " No s.»n of strife shall him annoy ; 
 
 23 " Hh npiteful fu«- I win disperse, 
 
 " And them before his face destroy. 
 
 24 *' Mv truth and grace shall him sus- 
 
 tain ; 
 
 " His armies, in well-ord'-r'd ranks, 
 SB " shall conquer from the Tyrian main, 
 
 " To Tigris and Buphratee 1 banks. 
 2f> " Me for his father he shall take, 
 
 " His God and rock of safety call: 
 27 " Him I my first-born son will make, 
 
 " And earthly kings his subjects all. 
 U " To him my mercy 111 
 
 " My cov'naht make for ever fast : 
 89 '■ 11 - leed for ever shall endure; 
 
 " His throne, till heav'n dissolves, 
 shall la>t. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 30 " T)l'T if hi- hein my law forsake, 
 
 13 " And from my sacred precepts 
 stray ; 
 
 31 " If they my righteous statutes break, 
 " Nor strictly mv commands obey : 
 
 32 «' Their sins I'll visit with a rod, 
 
 " And for their folly make them 
 
 smart ; 
 .33 " Vet will not cease to be their God, 
 " Nor from my truth, like them, 
 
 depart 
 
 34 " My cov'nant I will ne'er revoke, 
 «' But in remembrance fast retain: 
 
 «' The thing that once my lips have 
 ■poke 
 " Shall in eternal force remain. 
 
 35 " Once have I sworn, but once for 
 
 all, 
 " And made my holiness the tie, 
 " That I my grant will ne'er recall, 
 " Not to in\ servant David lie. 
 
 w hose throne and race the constant 
 sun 
 " Shall, like his course, established 
 see; 
 37 " Of this my oath, thou conscious 
 moon, 
 " In heav'n my faithful witness be." 
 
 33 Such was thy gracious promise, Lord; 
 
 But thou heat now our tribes forsook; 
 Thy own anointed hast abhorr'd, 
 
 And turn'd <m him thy wrathful look. 
 90 Thou ■earnest to haverender*d void 
 
 The cov'nant with thv servant made; 
 Thou hast his dignity dcMrov'd, 
 
 And in the dust his' honour' laid. 
 4<> Of strong holds thou hast him bereft. 
 
 And brought his bulwarks to decay; 
 
 41 His frontier coasts defend 
 
 A publlck scorn and common prey. 
 
 42 His ruin does glad triumphs vield 
 To foes advance! by thee to might ; 
 
 43 Thou hast his conquering sword un- 
 
 stetl'd, 
 His valour turn'd to shameful flight. 
 
 44 His glory is to darkness fled, 
 
 His throne is kvell'd with the ground; 
 4"» His youth to wretched bondage led, 
 With shame o'erwhelm'd and sorrow 
 drown'd. 
 AG How long shall we thv absence mourn? 
 Wilt thou for e\er, Lord, retire? 
 Shall thy consuming anger bum, 
 Till that and we at once expire ? 
 47 Consider, Lord, how short a space 
 Thou dost for mortal life ordain; 
 No method to prolong the race, 
 Hut loading it with grief and pain ? 
 4!( What man is he that can control 
 Death's strict unalterable doom ? 
 Or rescue from the grave his soul, 
 The gTave that must mankind entomb ? 
 4!' Lord, where's thy love, thv boundless 
 grace, 
 The oath to which thy truth did seal, 
 Consign'd to David and his race, 
 The grant which time should ne'er 
 repeal ? 
 
 50 See how thy servants treated are 
 With infamy, reproach, and spite; 
 
 Which in my silent breast I bear 
 From nations of licentious might. 
 
 51 How they, reproaching thy great Name, 
 
 Have made thy servant's hope their 
 jest, 
 
 52 Vet thy just praises we'll proclaim, 
 And ever sing, The Lord be blest. 
 
 Amen, Amen. 
 
 PSALM X(. 
 
 OLORD, the saviour and defence 
 Of us thy chosen race, 
 From age to ape thou still hast been 
 Our sure abiding place. 
 
 2 Before thou brought'st the mountains 
 
 forth. 
 Or th' earth and world didst frame, 
 Thou always wert the mighty God, 
 And ever art the same. 
 
 3 Thou turnest man, Lord, to dust, 
 
 Of which he first was made; 
 And when thou speak'st the word, •« Re- 
 turn," 
 Tis instantly obey'd. 
 
PSALM. XC. XCL XCII. 
 
 4 For in thy sight a thousand years 
 
 Are like a day that's past, 
 Or like a watch in dead of night, 
 Whose hours unminded waste. 
 
 5 Thou sweep'st us oft" as with a flood, 
 
 We vanish hence like dreams; 
 At first we grow like grass that feels 
 The sun's reviving beams : 
 
 6 But howsoever fresh and fair 
 
 Its morning beaut v shows ; 
 'Tis all cut down and wither'd quite 
 
 Before the ev'ning close. 
 7, 8 We by thine anger are consum'd, 
 
 And by thy wrath dismay'd : 
 Our publick crimes and secret sins 
 
 Before thy sight are laid. 
 
 9 Beneath thy anger's sad effects 
 
 Our drooping days we spend ; 
 
 Our unregarded years break off, 
 
 Like tales that quickly end. 
 
 10 Our term of life is seventy years, 
 An age that few survive ; 
 
 But if, with more than common strength, 
 
 To eighty we arrive; 
 Vet then our boasted strength decays, 
 
 To sorrow turn'd, and pain : 
 So soon the slender thread is cut, 
 
 And we no more remain. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 11 DUT who thy anger's dread effects 
 D Does, as he ought, revere? 
 
 And yet thy wrath does fall or rise, 
 As more or less we fear. 
 
 12 So teach us, Lord, th' uncertain sum 
 Of our short days to mind, 
 
 That to true wisdom all our hearts 
 May ever be inclin'd. 
 
 13 O to thy servants, Lord, return, 
 And speedily relent ! 
 
 As we of our misdeeds, do thou 
 Of our just doom repent. 
 
 14 To satisfy and cheer our souls 
 Thy early mercy send ; 
 
 That we may all our days to come 
 In joy and comfort spend. 
 
 15 Let happy times, with large amends, 
 
 Of our afflicted years. 
 
 16 To all thy servants, Lord, let this 
 Thy wondrous work be known, 
 
 And to our offspring yet unborn 
 Thy glorious pow'r'be shown. 
 
 17 Let thy bright rays upon us shine ; 
 Give thou our work success: 
 
 The glorious work we have in hand 
 Do thou vouchsafe to bless. 
 
 PSALM XCL 
 
 HE that has God his guardian made, 
 Shall under th' Almighty's shade 
 Secure and undisturb'd abide. 
 2 Thus to my soul of him I'll say, 
 He is my fortress and my stay, 
 My God, in whom I will confide. 
 
 3 His tender love and watchful care 
 Shall free thee from the fowler's snare, 
 
 And from the noisome pestilence: 
 
 4 He over thee his wings shall spread, 
 And cover thv unguarded head; 
 
 His truth shall be thy strong defence. 
 
 5 No terrors that surprise by night 
 Shall thy undaunted courage tright, 
 
 Nor deadly shafts that fly by day ; 
 
 6 Nor plague of unknown rise, that kills 
 In darkness, nor infectious ills 
 
 That in the hottest season slay. 
 
 7 A thousand at thy side shall die, 
 At thy right hand ten thousand lie, 
 
 While thy firm health untouch* d re- 
 mains ; 
 
 8 Thou only shalt look on and see 
 The wicked's dismal tragedy, 
 
 And count the sinner's mournful 
 gains. 
 
 9 Because, with well-plac'd confidence, 
 Thou mak'st the Lord thy sure defence, 
 
 And on the Hiohest dost rely ; 
 
 10 Therefore no ill shall thee befall, 
 Nor to thy healthful dwelling shall 
 
 Any infectious plague draw nigh. 
 
 11 For he, throughout thy happy days, 
 To keep thee safe in all thy ways 
 
 Shall give his angels strict commands ; 
 
 12 And they, lest thou should'st chance 
 
 to meet 
 With some rough stone to wound thy 
 feet. 
 Shall bear thee safely in their hands. 
 
 13 Dragons and asps, that thirst for blood, 
 And lions roaring for their food. 
 
 Beneath his conqu'ring feet shall lie ; 
 
 14 Because he lov'd and honour'd me, 
 Therefore, says God, I'll set him free, 
 
 And fix his glorious throne on high. 
 
 15 He'll call; I'll answer, when he calls, 
 And rescue him when ill befalls; 
 
 Increase his honour and his wealth: 
 
 16 And when with undisturb'd content 
 His long and happy life is spent, 
 
 His end I'll crown with saving health. 
 
 PSALM XCII. 
 
 HOW good and pleasant must it be 
 To thank the Lord most high ; 
 And with repeated hymns of praise 
 His Name to magnify ! 
 
 2 With every morning's early dawn 
 
 His goodness to relate; 
 And of his constant truth each night 
 The glad effects repeat ! 
 
 3 To ten-string'd instruments we'll sing, 
 
 With tuneful psalteries join'd ; 
 And to the harp with solemn sounds, 
 For sacred use design'd. 
 
 4 For through thy wondrous works, O 
 
 Lord, 
 Thou mak'st my heart rejoice ; 
 The thoughts of them shall make me 
 
 glad, 
 And shout with cheerful voice. 
 
PSALM XCII. XCIII. XCIV. xcv. 
 
 5, 6 How wondrous are thy works, o Lord ! 
 How deep are thj 
 \\ hi»c winding tracks, in lecret laic!, 
 
 No stupiil miiix I 
 7 Hi- little thinks, when wicked men, 
 
 Like grass, look fresh end gay, 
 How soon their short-uVd tplendooi 
 
 For ever pass away. ^inii>t 
 
 B, !i Hut thou, myGod.artstlllmosthlgh, 
 
 And ;t 1 1 thy ioii\ rot-, 
 
 Who thought the might securely sin, 
 Shall Ik- o'crwhclm'd with woes. 
 
 10 Whilst thou exalt'st my sovereign 
 
 pow'r, 
 And mak'st it largely spread; 
 
 And with refreshing ofianoint'st 
 
 My consecrated head : 
 
 11 I soon shall see my itubbOTD foes 
 
 To utter ruin brought, 
 And hear the dismal end of those 
 Who have against me fought 
 
 12 Hut righteous men, likefruitful palms, 
 Shall make a glorious show ; 
 
 \ - cedars that In Lebanon 
 In stately order grow. 
 13, 14 These, planted in the house of God, 
 Within his courts shall thrive ; 
 Their vigour and their lustre both 
 Shall in old age rev ive. 
 U Thus will the Lord his justice show; 
 
 And God, my strong defence, 
 Shall due rewards to all the world 
 Impartially dispense. 
 
 PSALM XCIII. 
 
 WITH glory clad, with strength 
 array "d, 
 The Lord, that o'er all nature reigns, 
 The world's foundations strongly laid, 
 And the vast fabrick still sustains. 
 2 How surely stablish'd is thy throne, 
 Which shall no change or period see! 
 For thou, O Lord, and thou alone, 
 Art God from all eternity. 
 3, 4 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, 
 And toss the troubled waves on hi«h ; 
 But God above can still their noise, 
 And make the angry sea comply. 
 ."> Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure, 
 
 And they that in thy house would 
 dwell, 
 That happy station to secure, 
 Must still in holiness excel. 
 
 PSALM XCIV. 
 
 1, 2 (~\ GOD, to whom revenge belongs, 
 
 KJ Thy vengeance now disclose; 
 Arise, thou Judge of all the earth, 
 And crush thy haughty foes. 
 3, 4 How long, (') Lord, shall sinful men 
 Their solemn triumphs make ? 
 How long their wicked actions boast, 
 And insolently speak 1 
 .'., (I Not only they tin saints oppress, - 
 But, unprovokd, they spill 
 
 The widow's and the stranger's blood, 
 And helpless orphans kill. 
 7 " And \et the Lord shall ne'er perceive, 
 (Profanely thus they speak,) 
 
 " Nor my notice of our deeds 
 
 " The Qod Of Jacob take." 
 
 And wisdom never learn '. 
 0, lu ( an he be deaf, who form'd the ear ? 
 Or blind, who frani'd thi 
 Shall earth's great Judge not punish 
 Who his known will defy ? [those 
 
 1 1 He fathoms all the thought* of men, 
 To him their hearts lit 
 His eye BurvevS tliein all. . 
 How vain their couiisi 1 
 
 Tin: SECOND PART. 
 
 IS T>LESS*D is the man, whom thou, 
 I J () Lord, 
 In kindness dost chastise, 
 
 And by thy sacred rules to walk 
 
 Dost lo\ inglv advise. 
 
 13 This man shall rest and safety find 
 In seasons of disl 
 
 Whilst God prepares a pit for those 
 That stubbornly transgress. 
 
 14 For God will never from his saints 
 His favour wholly take ; 
 
 His own possession' and his lot 
 
 He will not quite forsake 
 
 15 The world shall then confess thee just 
 In all that thou hast done; 
 
 And those that choose thy upright ways 
 
 Shall in those paths go "on. 
 1G Who will appear in my hehalf 
 
 When wicked men invade? 
 Or who, when sinners would oppress.. 
 
 My righteous cause shall plead ? 
 17. 1H» 1!» Long since had I in silence slept, 
 But that the Lord was near, 
 To stay me when I slipt : when sad, 
 My troubled heart to cheer. 
 
 20 Wilt thou, who art a Go<l most just, 
 Their sinful throne sustain, 
 
 Who make the law a fair pretence 
 Their wicked ends to gain ? 
 
 21 Against the lives of righteous men 
 They form their close .! 
 
 And, blood of innocents to spill, 
 In solemn league combine. 
 
 22 But my defence is firmly plac*d 
 In God the Lord most high; 
 
 He is my rock, to which I may 
 For refuge always fly. 
 
 23 The Lord shall cause their ill designs 
 On their own heads to fall ; 
 
 He in their sins shall cut them off, 
 Our God shall slay them all. 
 
 PSALM XCV. 
 
PSALM XCV. XCVI. XCVII. 
 
 For we our voices high should raise 
 When our salvation's rock we praise. 
 
 2 Into his presence let us haste, 
 
 To thank him for his favours past ; 
 To him address, in joyful songs, 
 The praise that to his Name belongs. 
 
 3 For God, the Lord, enthron'd in state, 
 Is with unrivall'd glory great ; 
 
 A King, superior far to all, 
 
 Whom gods the heathen falsely call. 
 
 4 The depths of earth are in his hand, 
 Her secret wealth at his command ; 
 The strength of hills that reach the 
 
 skies 
 Subjected to his empire lies. 
 
 5 The rolling ocean's vast abyss 
 
 By the same sov'reign right is his; 
 'Tis mov'd by his Almighty hand, 
 That form'd and fix'd the solid land. 
 G O let us to his courts repair, 
 And bow with adoration there ; 
 Down on our knees devoutly all 
 Before the Lord our Maker fall. 
 
 7 For he's our God, our Shepherd he, 
 His flock and pasture sheep are we ; 
 
 If then you'll (like his flock, ) draw near, 
 To-day, if you his voice will hear, 
 
 8 Let not your harden'd hearts renew 
 Your fathers' crimes and judgments 
 
 too ; 
 Nor here provoke my wrath, as they 
 In desert plains of Meribah. 
 
 9 When through the wilderness they 
 
 mov'd, 
 And me with fresh temptations prov'd, 
 Thev still, through unbelief, rebell'd, 
 While they my wondrous works beheld. 
 
 10 They forty years my patience griev'd, 
 Though daily I their wants reliev'd; 
 Then, — 'Tis a faithless race, I said, 
 Whose heart from me has always stray 'd. 
 
 11 They ne'er will tread my righteous 
 
 path; 
 Therefore to them, in settled wrath, 
 Since they despis'd my rest, I sware 
 That they should never enter there. 
 
 PSALM XCVI. 
 
 SING to the Lord a new-made song ; 
 Let earth, in one assembled throng, 
 Her common Patron's praise resound. 
 
 2 Sing to the Lord, and bless his Name, 
 From day to day his praise proclaim, 
 
 Who us has with salvation crown'd. 
 
 3 To heathen lands his fame rehearse, 
 His wonders to the universe. 
 
 4 He's great, and greatly to be prais'd : 
 In majesty and glory rais'd 
 
 Above all other deities. 
 
 5 For pageantry and idols all 
 
 Are they whom gods the heathen call; 
 He only rules who made the skies. 
 
 6 With majesty and honour crown'd, 
 Beauty and strength his throne sur- 
 round. 
 
 7 Be therefore both to him restor'd, 
 By you who have false gods ador'd ; 
 
 Ascribe due honour to his Name : 
 
 8 Peace-off'rings on his altar lay, 
 Before his throne your homage pay, 
 
 Which he, and he alone, can claim. 
 
 9 To worship at his sacred court 
 Let all the trembling world resort. 
 
 10 Proclaim aloud, Jehovah reigns, 
 Whose pow'r the universe sustains, 
 
 And banish'd justice will restore. 
 
 11 Let therefore heav'n new joys con- 
 
 fess, 
 And heav'nly mirth let earth express ; 
 
 Its loud applause the ocean roar : 
 Its mute inhabitants rejoice, 
 And for this triumph find a voice. 
 
 12 For joy let fertile valleys sing, 
 Thecheerful groves their tributebring, 
 
 The tuneful choir of birds awake, 
 
 13 The Lord's approach to celebrate ; 
 Who now sets out with awful state, 
 
 His circuit through the earth to take. 
 From heav'n to judge the world he's 
 
 come, 
 With justice to reward and doom. 
 
 PSALM XCVII. 
 
 JEHOVAH reigns, let all the earth 
 In his just government rejoice ; 
 Let all the isles, with sacred mirth, 
 In his applause unite their voice. 
 
 2 Darkness and clouds of awful shade 
 
 His dazzling glory shroud in state; 
 
 Justice and truth his guards are made, 
 
 And, fix'd by his pavilion, wait. 
 
 3 Devouring fire before his face 
 
 His foes around with vengeance struck; 
 
 4 His lightnings set the world on blaze ; 
 
 Earth saw it, and with terror shook. 
 
 5 The proudest hills his presence felt, 
 
 Their height nor strength could help 
 afford ; 
 The proudest hills like wax did melt 
 In presence of th' Almighty Lord. 
 
 6 Theheav'ns, his righteousness to show, 
 
 With storms of fire our foes pursu'd ; 
 And all the trembling world below 
 Have his descending glory view'd. 
 
 7 Confounded be their impious host, 
 
 Who make the gods to whom they pray; 
 All who of pageant idols boast, 
 To him, ye gods, your worship pay. 
 
 8 Glad Sion of thy triumph heard, 
 
 And Judah's daughters were o'erjoy'd ; 
 
 Because thy righteous judgments, Lord, 
 
 Have Pagan pride and pow'r destroy'd. 
 
 9 For thou, O God, art seated high, 
 
 Above earth's potentates enthron'd ; 
 Thou, Lord, unrivall'd in the sky, 
 Supreme by all the gods art own'd. 
 
 10 You, who to serve this Lord aspire, 
 Abhor what's ill, and truth esteem ; 
 
 He'll keep his servants' souls entire, 
 And them from wicked hands redeem. 
 
PSALM X( VII. XCVIII. XCIX. ( . ( I. 
 
 1 1 For seeds are sown of glorious light, 
 
 A future- harvest for the just; 
 Ami gladness for the heart that's right, 
 ■pMi it> pious trust. 
 
 12 Itejoire, ye righteous, in the I.onl : 
 
 ' olltUs, 
 
 Deep in \our f.iithful hreasts record, 
 And with your thankful I 
 lV>. 
 
 P8ALM X( VOL 
 
 SI be Lord a new-made song, 
 Who wondrous things hat done; 
 With hi> right hand and holy arm 
 The conquest he has won. 
 2 The Lord has through th' astonish'd 
 world 
 
 Dfa 
 
 splav (1 his saving might, 
 And made his righteous acts appear 
 In all the heathen's sight. 
 
 3 Of Israel's house his love and truth 
 
 Have ever mindful been; 
 Wide earth's remotest parts the pow'r 
 Of Israel's God have seen. 
 
 4 Let therefore earth's inhabitants 
 
 Their cheerful voices raise, 
 And all with universal joy 
 Resound their Maker's praise. 
 
 5 With harp and hymn's soft melody, 
 
 Into the concert bring 
 G The trumpet and shrill cornet's sound, 
 Before th' Almighty King. 
 
 7 Let the loud ocean roar her joy. 
 
 With all that seas contain; 
 
 The earth and her inhabitants 
 
 Join concert with the main. 
 
 8 With joy let riv'lets swell to streams, 
 
 To spreading torrents they ; 
 And echoing vales from hill'to hill 
 Redoubled shouts convey ; 
 To welcome down the world's great 
 Judge, 
 Who does with justice come, 
 And with impartial equity 
 Both to reward and doom. 
 
 PSALM XCIX. 
 
 JEHOVAH reigns, let therefore all 
 The guilty nations quake: 
 On cherubs' wings he sits enthron'd ; 
 Let earth's foundations shake. 
 
 2 On Sion's hill he keeps his court, 
 
 His palace makes her tow'rs ; 
 
 Yet thence his sovereignty extends 
 
 Supreme o'er earthly pow'rs. 
 
 3 Let therefore all with praise address, 
 
 His great and dreadful Name ; 
 And with his unresisted might 
 His holiness proclaim. 
 
 4 For truth and justice in his reign 
 
 Of strength and pow'r take place; 
 His Judgments are with righteousness 
 Dispens'd to Jacob's race. 
 
 5 Therefore exalt the Lord our God, 
 
 Before his footstool fall ; 
 
 And with his unresisted might 
 His holiness extol. 
 
 6 Motes and Aaron thus of old 
 
 Among hii priests ador'd; 
 Among his prophets Samuel thus 
 
 His sacred Name implor'd. 
 
 ipoa the Lord they call'd, 
 
 \\ ho ne'er their suit denied ; 
 But, as with rev'rence they implor'd. 
 
 He graciously replied. 
 
 7 For with their camp, to guide their 
 
 march, 
 The cloudy pillar mov'd : 
 They kept his laws, and to his will 
 Obedient -ervants prov'd. 
 B He answer'd them, forgiving oft 
 
 His people for their sake; 
 And those, who rashly them oppos'd. 
 Did Bad examples make. 
 <J With worship at his sacred courts 
 Kxalt our God and Lord ; 
 For he, who only holy is, 
 Alone should be ador'd. 
 
 PSALM ( . 
 
 Ut l 
 
 To (fod their cheerful voices 
 raise; 
 
 Glad homage pay with awful mirth, 
 And sing before him songs of praise. 
 
 3 C'onvinc'd that he is God alone, 
 
 From whom both we and all proceed ; 
 We, whom he chooses for his own, 
 The flock that he vouchsafes to feed. 
 
 4 O enter then his temple-gate, 
 
 Thence to his courts devoutly press 
 And still your grateful hymns repeat, 
 And stiil his Name with praises bless. 
 
 5 For he's the Lord, supremely good, 
 
 His mercy is for ever sure; 
 His truth, which always firmly stood, 
 To endless ages shall' endure. 
 
 PSALM CI. 
 
 OF mercy's never-failing spring, 
 And steadfast judgment, I willsirg: 
 And since they both to thee belong, 
 To thee, O Lord, address my song. 
 
 2 When, Lord, thou shalt with me reside, 
 Wise discipline mv reign shall guide; 
 With blameless life myself I'll make 
 
 A pattern for my court to take. 
 
 3 No ill design will I pursue, 
 
 Nor those my fav'rites make that da 
 
 4 Who to reproof bears no regard, 
 
 u;.„ ...;n i .....it., a: i 
 
 In public k justice doom'd by me. 
 From haughty looks I'll turn aside, 
 And mortify the heart of pride. 
 
 6 But honesty, cali'd from her cell, 
 
 In splendour at my court shall dwell : 
 Who virtue's practice make their care, 
 Shall have the first preferments there. 
 
 7 No politicks shall recommend 
 His country's foe to be my friend : 
 
PSALM CI. CIT. CUT. 
 
 None e'er shall to my favour rise 
 By flatt'ring or malicious lies. 
 8 All those who wicked courses take 
 An early sacrifice I'll make ; 
 Cut off, destroy, till none remain 
 God's holy city to profane. 
 
 PSALM CIL 
 
 WHEN I pour out my soul in pray'r, 
 Do thou, O Lord, attend; 
 To thy eternal throne of grace 
 Let my sad cry ascend. 
 
 2 O hide not thou thy glorious face 
 
 In times of deep distress ; 
 Incline thine ear, and, when I call, 
 My sorrows soon redress. 
 
 3 Each cloudy portion of my life 
 
 Like scatter'd smoke expires; 
 My shrivell'd bones are like a hearth 
 Parch'd with continual fires. 
 
 4 My heart, like grass that feels the blast 
 
 Of some infectious wind, 
 Does languish so with grief, that scarce 
 My needful food I mind. 
 
 5 By reason of my sad estate 
 
 1 spend my breath in groans ; 
 Mv flesh is worn away, my skin 
 Scarce hides my starting bones. 
 
 6 I'm like a pelican become, 
 
 That does in deserts mourn; 
 Or like an owl, that sits all day 
 On barren trees forlorn. 
 
 7 In watchings or in restless dreams 
 
 The night by me is spent, 
 As by those solitary birds 
 That lonesome roofs frequent. 
 
 8 All day by railing foes I'm made 
 
 The subject of their scorn; 
 Who all, possess'd with furious rage, 
 Have my destruction sworn. 
 
 9 When grov'ling on the ground I lie, 
 
 Oppress' d with grief and fears, 
 
 My bread is strew 'd with ashes o'er, 
 
 My drink is mix'd with tears. 
 
 10 Because on me with double weight 
 Thy heavy wrath doth lie ; 
 
 For thou, to make my fall more great, 
 Didst lift me up on high. 
 
 11 Mv days, just hast'ning to their end, 
 Are like an ev'ning shade; 
 
 Mv beauty does, like wither*d grass, 
 With waning lustre fade. 
 
 12 But thy eternal state, O Lord, 
 No length of time shall waste; 
 
 The mem'ry of thy wondrous works 
 From age to age shall last. 
 
 13 Thou shalt arise, and Sion view 
 With an unclouded face ; 
 
 For now her time is come, thy own 
 Appointed day of grace. 
 
 14 Her scatter'd ruins by thy saints 
 With pity are survey'd;' 
 
 They grieve to see her' lofty spires 
 In' dust and rubbish laid. 
 
 All heathen kings shall fear; 
 W'hen he shall Sion build again, 
 And in full state appear. 
 17> 18 When he regards the poor's request, 
 Nor slights their earnest pray'r ; 
 Our sons, for this recorded grace, 
 Shall his just praise declare. 
 
 19 For God, from his abode on high, 
 His gracious beams display'd: 
 
 The Lord from heav'n, his lofty throne, 
 Has all the earth survey'd. 
 
 20 He listen'd to the captives' moans, 
 He heard their mournful cry, 
 
 And freed by his resistless pow'r 
 The wretches doom'd to die; 
 
 21 That they in Sion, where he dwells, 
 Might celebrate his fame, 
 
 And through the holy city sing 
 Loud praises to his Name. 
 
 22 When all the tribes assembling there 
 Their solemn vows address, 
 
 Andneighb'ringlands, with glad consent, 
 The Lord their God confess. 
 
 23 But, ere my race is run, my strength 
 Through his fierce wrath decays; 
 
 He has, when all my wishes bloom'd, 
 Cut short my hopeful days. 
 
 24 Lord, end not thou my life, said I, 
 When half is scarcely past : 
 
 . Thy years, from worldly changes free, 
 
 To endless ages last. 
 i 25 The strong foundations of the earth 
 
 Of old by thee were laid; 
 ! Thy hands" the beauteous arch of heaven 
 With wondrous skill have made. 
 26, 27 Whilst thou for ever shalt endure, 
 They soon shali pass away ; 
 I And, like a garment often worn, 
 Shall tarnish and decay. 
 Like that, when thou ordain'st their 
 change, 
 To thy command they bend : 
 . But thou continu'st still the same, 
 
 Nor have thy years an end. 
 i 28 Thou to the children of thy saints 
 Shalt lasting quiet give; 
 Whose happy race, securely fix'd, 
 Shall in thy presence live. 
 
 PSALM cm. 
 
 Of all his favours mindful prove, 
 And still thy grateful thanks express. 
 3, 4 'Tis he that all thy sins forgives, 
 And after sickness makes thee sound : 
 ; From danger he thy life retrieves, 
 
 By him with grace and mercy crown'd. 
 5, 6 He with good things thy mouth sup- 
 plies ; 
 Thy vigour, eagle-like, renews : 
 | He, when the guiltless suff 'rer cries, 
 His foe with just revenge pursues. 
 ' 7 God made of old his righteous ways 
 To Moses and our fathers known 
 
PSALM CIII. CIV. 
 
 His works, to his eternal | 
 
 Were Id tile soils of.l.'itutl shown. 
 
 ft The Lord abounds with tender love, 
 
 And unexampled acts of grace; 
 
 1 1 is waken'd wrath does slowly move, 
 
 His willing men v Sowi apace. 
 
 !», In (;«wt will not always harshly chide, 
 
 Bui with his inset quickly part; 
 
 \mi loves his punkhinents to guide 
 
 More by his lore than our desert. 
 
 u heav*n it- arch ntenda 
 
 Above this little spot ot ( hr, , 
 ^o much his bOUndMM lore transcend- 
 'I he small re-pet ts that we I an pay. 
 
 18, i:i As far as tis from east to west, 
 Bo far has be our sins remov'd, 
 
 Who with a father's tender bread 
 Has sin b as feat him always lov'd. 
 14, 1.') I-'or Qod, who all our frame sur- 
 
 Considrrs that we are hut clay; 
 How fresh soeer we seem, our days 
 Like grass or (lowers mUSl I 
 I6j 17 Whilst they are nipt with sudden 
 blasts. 
 Nor can we find their former place; 
 God'l faithful mercy ever lasts 
 
 To those that fear him, and their race. 
 Hi This shall attend on such as still 
 
 Proceed in his appointed way; 
 
 And who not only know his will, 
 
 Hut to it just obedience pay. 
 
 19, l'h The Lord, the universal King, 
 In hcav'n has fix'd his lofty throne; 
 
 To him, ye angels, praises ring, 
 In whose great strength his pow'r is 
 shown. 
 Ve that his just commands obey, 
 And hear and do his sacred will, 
 _>1 Ye hosts of his, this tribute pay, 
 Who still what he ordains fulfil. 
 •22 Let ev'ry creature jointly bless 
 
 Themig'hty Lord: and thou, my heart, 
 With grateful joy thy thanks expi 
 And in this concert bear thy part. 
 
 PSALM CIV. 
 
 BLESS God, my soul; thou, Lord, 
 alone 
 
 -t empire without bounds; 
 With honour thou art crown'd, thy 
 throne 
 Eternal majesty surrounds. 
 •2 With light thou dost thyself enrobe, 
 And glory for a garment take; 
 
 curtains stretch beyond the 
 globe, 
 Thy canopy of state to make. 
 
 3 God builds on liquid air, and forms 
 
 His palace-chambers in the skies ; 
 The clouds his chariot are, and storms 
 The swift-wing' d steeds with which he 
 flies. 
 
 4 As bright as flame, and swift as wind, 
 
 His ministers heav'n's palace fill, 
 
 To have their sundry tasks assign'd; 
 
 All proud to serve their Sovereign* 
 will. 
 
 -., 6 Berth on her centre fix'd he set, 
 
 llcrtaie with waters overspread, 
 
 Nor proudest mountains dard. as yet, 
 To lift abort the waves their head. 
 7 Bui when thy awful face appear'd, 
 
 Th' insulting waves dispers'd; they 
 
 Bed, 
 When once thy thunder's voice they 
 
 heard. 
 And by their haste COSJtess'd their 
 dread. 
 :: Thence up by secret tracks they creep, 
 And, gushing from the mountain sside, 
 Through \ alleys travel to the deep, 
 Appointed to' receive their tide. 
 '.) There bust thou fix'd theocean's bounds, 
 The threat'ning surges to repel; 
 That they no more o'erpass their 
 mounds, 
 Nor to a second deluge swell. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 in " 
 
 drawn, 
 
 The sea recovers her lost hills; 
 And starting springs from e\ ry lawn 
 Surprise the vales with plenteous rills. 
 
 11 The fields' tame beasts are thither 
 
 Weary with labour, faint with drought: 
 And asses, on wild mountains bred, 
 
 to find these currents out. 
 
 12 There shady trees, from scorching 
 
 beams, 
 Yield shelter to the feather'd throng; 
 They drink, and to the bounteous 
 
 streams 
 Return the tribute of their song. 
 
 13 His rains from heav'n parch'd hills re- 
 
 cruit, 
 That soon transmit the liquid store, 
 Till earth is burden'd with her fruit, 
 And nature's lap can hold no more. 
 
 14 Grass for our cattle to devour, 
 
 He makes the growth of ev'ry field; 
 
 Herbs for man's Use, of various pow'r. 
 
 That either food or physick yield. 
 
 15 With cluster'd grapes "he crowns the 
 
 vine, 
 To cheer man's heart, opprest with 
 
 Gives oil that makes his face to shine, 
 And corn that wasted strength repairs. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 16 T'llK trees of God, without the care 
 
 X Or art of man, with sap are fed ; 
 The mountain-cedar looks as fair 
 \s those in royal gardens bred. 
 
 17 Safe in the lofty cedar's arms 
 The wand'rers of the air may rest ; 
 
 The hospitable pine from harms 
 Protects the stork, her pious guest 
 
PSALM CIV. CV. 
 
 18 Wild goats the craggy rock ascend, 
 Its tow'ring heights their fortress 
 
 make, 
 Whose cells in labyrinths extend, 
 Where feebler creatures refuge take. 
 
 19 The moon's inconstant aspect shows 
 Th' appointed seasons of the year; 
 
 Th' instructed sun his duty knows, 
 His hours to rise and disappear. 
 20, 21 Darkness he makes the earth to 
 shroud, 
 When forest beasts securely stray; 
 Young lions roar their wants aloud 
 To Providence, that sends them prey. 
 
 22 They range all night, on slaughter 
 
 bent, 
 Till, summon'd by the rising morn, 
 To sculk in dens, with one consent, 
 The conscious ravagers return. 
 
 23 Forth to the tillage of his soil 
 The husbandman securely goes, 
 
 Commencing with the sun his toil, 
 With him returns to his repose. 
 
 24 How various, Lord, thy works are 
 
 found, 
 For which thy wisdom we adore ! 
 The earth is with thy treasure crown'd, 
 Till nature's hand can grasp no more. 
 
 THE FOURTH PART. 
 
 25 HUT still the vast unfathom'd main 
 xj Of wonders a new scene supplies; > 
 
 Whose depths inhabitants contain 
 Of ev'ry form and ev'ry size. 
 
 26 Full-freighted ships from ev'ry port I 
 There cut their unmolested way ; 
 
 Leviathan, whom there to sport 
 Thou mad'st, has compass there to i 
 play. 
 
 27 These various troops of sea and land 
 In sense of common want agree : 
 
 All wait on thy dispensing hand, 
 And have their daily alms from thee. 
 
 28 They gather what thy stores disperse, 
 Without their trouble to provide: 
 
 Thou op'st thy hand, the universe, 
 The craving world, is all supplied. 
 
 29 Thou for a moment hid'st thy face, 
 The num'rous ranks of creatures j 
 
 mourn ; 
 Thou tak'st their breath, allnature's race \ 
 Forthwith to mother earth return. 
 
 30 Again thou send'st thy Spirit forth, 
 T' inspire the mass with vital seed; 
 
 Nature's restor'd, and parent earth 
 Smiles on her new-created breed. 
 
 31 Thus through successive ages stands, ' 
 Firm fix'd, thy providential care ; 
 
 Pleas'd with the work of thy own hands, 
 Thou dost the wastes of time repair. 
 
 32 One look of thine, one wrathful look, 
 Earth's panting breast with terror fills ; 
 
 One touch from thee, with clouds of : 
 
 smoke 
 In darkness shrouds the proudest hills. 
 
 33 In praising God, while he prolongs 
 My breath, I will that breath employ ; 
 
 34 And join devotion to my songs, 
 Sincere as is in him my joy. 
 
 35 While sinners from earth's face are 
 
 hurl'd, 
 My soul, praise thou his holy Name, 
 Till with my song the list'ning world 
 Join concert, and his praise proclaim. 
 
 PSALM CV. 
 
 O RENDER thanks, and bless the 
 Lord; 
 Invoke his sacred Name; 
 Acquaint the nations with his deeds, 
 His matchless deeds proclaim. 
 
 2 Sing to his praise, in lofty hymns 
 
 His wondrous works rehearse; 
 Make them the theme of your discourse, 
 And subject of your verse. 
 
 3 Rejoice in his Almighty Name, 
 
 Alone to be ador'd ; 
 And let their heart o'erflow with joy 
 That humbly seek the Lord. 
 
 4 Seek ye the Lord, his saving strength 
 
 Devoutly still implore ; 
 And, where he's ever present, seek 
 His face for evermore. 
 
 5 The wonders that his hands have 
 
 wrought 
 Keep thankfully in mind ; 
 The righteous statutes of his mouth, 
 And laws to us assign'd. 
 
 6 Know ye, his servant Abr'am's seed, 
 
 And Jacob's chosen race, 
 
 7 He's still our God, his judgments still 
 
 Throughout the earth take place. 
 
 8 His cov'nant he hath kept in mind 
 
 For num'rous ages past; 
 Which yet for thousand ages more 
 In equal force shall last. 
 
 9 First sign'd to Abr'am, next by oath 
 
 To Isaac made secure ; 
 
 10 To Jacob and his heirs a law 
 For ever to endure. 
 
 1 1 That Canaan's land should be their lot, 
 When yet but few they were ; 
 
 12 But few in number, and those few 
 All friendless strangers there. 
 
 13 In pilgrimage from realm to realm 
 Securely they remov'd ; 
 
 14 Whilst proudest monarchs for their 
 
 sakes 
 Severely he reprov'd. 
 
 15 " These mine anointed are, (said he,) 
 " Let none my servants wrong ; 
 
 " Nor treat the poorest prophet ill, 
 " That does to me belong." 
 
 16 A dearth at last, by his command, 
 Did through the land prevail ; 
 
 Till corn, the chief support of life, 
 Sustaining corn did fail. 
 
 17 But his indulgent providence 
 Had pious Joseph sent, 
 
 Sold into Egypt, but their death 
 Who sold him to prevent. 
 
 4—2 
 
PSALM CV. (VI. 
 
 a >th heavy chains werecrush'd, 
 
 \\ Ith calumny his Buna ; 
 1 * » Till Ood'l appointed time and word 
 
 To his iKiiv num came. 
 90 The kin^' ins Hiv'ieittn order m -nr, 
 
 And rescu'd him with rpeed) 
 
 Whom private malice- had confin'd, 
 
 ple/i ruler (reed. 
 
 21 His court, revenue*, realm, were all 
 Subjected U) his will; 
 
 22 His greatest princes to control, 
 
 And tench his statesmen skill. 
 Till: 9» OND PART. 
 
 89 t 
 
 Ami Jscoh held, i>\ royal grant, 
 The fertile soil of Ham. 
 
 2A Th" Almighty there with such increase 
 His people multiplied, 
 Till with their proud oppressors they 
 In strength and number \ied. 
 2r> Their vast increase th' Egyptians' 
 hearts 
 
 With jealous anger fir'd, 
 Till they his servants to destroy 
 Hy treach'rous arts conspir'd. 
 26 His servant Moses then he sent, 
 
 His chosen Aaron too; 
 l>7 Kmpower'd with signs and miracles 
 
 To prove their mission true. 
 28 He call'd for darkness, darkness came; 
 
 Nature his summons knew; 
 89 Each stream and lake, transform'd to 
 blood, 
 The wand'ring fishes slew. 
 3<> In putrid floods, throughout the land, 
 The pest of frogs was bred ; 
 Prom noisome fens sent up to croak 
 At Pharaoh's board and bed. 
 :$1 He gave the sign, and swarms of flies 
 Came down in cloudy hosts, 
 Whilst earth's enliven'o dust below 
 Bred lice through all their coasts. 
 .32 He sent them batt'ring hail for rain, 
 
 And fire for cooling dew; 
 .">:» He smote their vines and forest plants, 
 
 And gardens' pride o'erthrew. 
 ,34 He spake the word, and locusts came, 
 \\ ith caterpillars joint! ; 
 They prey'd upon the poor remains 
 The storm had left behind. 
 30 From trees to herbage they descend, 
 No verdant thing thev spare; 
 But, like the naked fallow field, 
 Leave all the pastures bare. 
 30 From fields to villages and towns 
 Commission'!! vengeance Hew ; 
 One fatal stroke their eldest hopes 
 
 And strength of Egypt slew. 
 .37 He brought his servants forth, enrich'd 
 With Egypt's borrow'd wealth; 
 And, what transcends all treasures else, 
 Enrich'd with vig'rous health. 
 
 • rejoie'd, in hopes to find 
 Her plagues with them remov'd; 
 
 Taught dearly now to fear worse ills 
 
 By those already prov'd. 
 80 Their shrouding canopy by day 
 
 A journeying cloud was' spread; 
 A fiery pillar all the night 
 
 Their desert marches led. 
 
 40 They long'd for flesh, with ev'ning 
 
 quails 
 He furnish'd ev'ry tent; 
 Prom hea\ n's own granary, each morn, 
 The bread of angels sent. 
 
 41 He smote the rock, whose flinty breast 
 I'our'd forth a gushing tide; 
 
 Whose flowing stream, where'er they 
 march'd, 
 The desert's drought supplied. 
 
 42 Tor still he did on Abr'am's faith 
 And ancient league reflect; 
 
 4.3 He brought his people forth with joy, 
 
 With triumph his elect. 
 14 Quite rooting out their heathen foes 
 
 From Canaan's fertile soil, 
 To them in cheap possession gave 
 
 The fruit of others' toil. 
 45 That they his statutes might observe, 
 
 His sacred lews obey; 
 For l>enefits so vast let us 
 
 Our songs of praise repay. 
 
 O 
 
 PSALM (VI. 
 
 RENDER thanks to God above, 
 The fountain of eternal love; 
 
 odj and shall forever I 
 
 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, 
 Not only vast but numberless? 
 What mortal eloquence can raise 
 
 1 1 is tribute of immortal praise ? 
 
 3 Happy are they, and only they, 
 Who from thy judgments never stray: 
 Who know what's right, not only so, 
 But always practise what they know. 
 
 4 Extend to me that favour, Lord, 
 Thou to thy cho<en dost afford: 
 When thou return'st to set them free, 
 Let thy salvation visit me. 
 
 5 O may I worthy prove to see 
 Thy saints in full prosperity! 
 That I the joyful choir may' join, 
 And count thy people's triumph mine. 
 
 G But ah ! can we expect such grace, 
 Of parents vile the viler race; 
 Who their misdeeds have acted o'er, 
 And with new crimes increas'd the 
 score ? 
 
 7 Ungrateful, they no longer thought 
 On all his works in Egypt wrought; 
 The Red sea they no sooner view'd 
 But they their base distrust renew'd. 
 
 8 Vet he, to vindicate his Name, 
 Once more to their deliv'rance came, 
 To make his sovereign pow'r be known. 
 That he is God, and he alone. 
 
 9 To right and left, at his command, 
 The parting deep disclos'd her sand; 
 
PSALM CVI. 
 
 Where firm and dry the passage lay, 
 As through some parch'd and desert way. 
 
 10 Thus rescu'd from their foes they were, 
 Who closely press'd upon their rear; 
 
 11 Whose rage pursu'd them to those 
 
 waves, 
 That prov'd the rash pursuers' graves. 
 
 12 The wat'ry mountains' sudden fall 
 O'erwhelm'd proud Pharaoh, host and 
 
 all; 
 This proof did stupid Israel move 
 To own God's truth, and praisehis love. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 13 DUT soon these wonders they forgot, 
 XJ And for his counsel waited not; 
 
 14 But, lusting in the wilderness, 
 
 Did him with fresh temptations press. 
 
 15 Strong food at their request he sent, 
 But made their sin their punishment: 
 
 16 Yet still his saints they did oppose, 
 The priest and prophet whom hechose. 
 
 17 But earth, the quarrel to decide, 
 Her vengeful jaws extending wide, 
 Rash Dathan to her centre drew, 
 With proud Abiram's factious crew. 
 
 18 The rest of those who did conspire 
 To kindle wild sedition's fire, 
 
 With all their impious train, became 
 A prey to heav'n's devouring flame. 
 
 19 Near Horeb's mount a calf they made, 
 And to the molten image pray'd ; 
 
 20 Adoring what their hands did frame, 
 They chang'd their glory to their 
 
 shame. 
 
 21 Their God and Saviour they forgot, 
 And all his works in Eg^pt wrought; 
 
 22 His signs in Ham's astonish'd coast, 
 And where proud Pharaoh's troops 
 
 were lost. 
 
 23 Thus urg^, his vengeful hand he 
 
 rear'd, 
 But Moses in the breach appear'd; 
 The saint did for the rebels pray, 
 And turn'd Heav'n's kindled wrath 
 
 away. 
 
 24 Yet they his pleasant land despis'd, 
 Nor his repeated promise priz'd; 
 
 25 Nor did th' Almighty's voice obey, 
 But when God said, Go up, would stay. 
 
 26, 27 This seal'd their doom without 
 
 redress, 
 To perish in the wilderness; 
 Or else to be by heathen hands 
 O'erthrown, and scatter'd through the 
 
 lands. 
 
 THE THIRD PART. 
 
 28 \TET, unreclaim'd, this stubborn 
 
 1 race 
 
 Baal-peor's worship did embrace; 
 Became his impious guests, and fed 
 On sacrifices to the dead. 
 
 29 Thus they persisted to provoke 
 God's vengeance to the final stroke ; 
 
 Tis come;— the deadly pest is come, 
 To execute their gen'ral doom. 
 
 
 30 But Phinehas, fir'd with holy rage, 
 Th' Almighty vengeance to assvvage, 
 Did, by two bold offenders' fall, 
 
 Th' atonement make, that ransom'd 
 all. 
 
 31 As him a heav'nly zeal had mov'd, 
 So Heav'n the zealous act approv'd; 
 To him confirming, and his race, 
 The priesthood he so well did grace. 
 
 32 At Meribah God's wrath they mov'd, 
 Who Moses for their sakes reprov'd ; 
 
 33 Whose patient soul they did provoke, 
 Till rashly the meek prophet spoke. 
 
 34 Nor, when possess'd of Canaan s land, 
 Did they perform their Lord's com- 
 mand; 
 
 Nor his commission'd sword employ 
 The guilty nations to destroy. 
 
 35 Nor only spar'd the Pagan crew, 
 But, mingling, learnt their vices too ; 
 
 36 And worship to those idols paid, 
 Which them to fatal snares betray'd. 
 
 37, 3K To devils they did sacrifice 
 Their children with relentless eyes; 
 Approach'd their altars through a flood 
 Of their own sons' and daughters' blood. 
 No cheaper victims would appease 
 Canaan's remorseless deities; 
 No blood her idols reconcile, 
 But that which did the land defile. 
 
 THE FOURTH PART. 
 
 3D ■ 
 
 The harden'd reprobates suffice ; 
 For after their hearts' lust they went, 
 And daily did new crimes invent. 
 
 40 But sins of such infernal hue 
 God's wrath against his people drew, 
 Till he, their once indulgent Lord, 
 His own inheritance abhorr'd. 
 
 41 He them, defenceless, did expose 
 To their insulting heathen foes; 
 And made them on the triumphs wait 
 Of those who bore them greatest hate. 
 
 42 Nor thus his indignation ceas'd: 
 Their list of tyrants he increas'd, 
 Till they, who God's mild sway de- 
 
 clin'd, 
 Were made the vassals of mankind. 
 
 43 Yet when distress'd they did repent, 
 His anger did as oft relent ; 
 
 But freed, they did his wrath provoke, 
 Renew'd their sins, and he their yoke. 
 
 44 Nor yet implacable he prov'd, 
 
 Nor heard their wretched cries un- 
 mov'd; 
 
 45 But did to mind his promise bring, 
 And mercy's inexhausted spring. 
 
 46 Compassion too he did impart 
 E'en to their foes' obdurate heart, 
 And pity for their suff'rings bred 
 In those who them to bondage led. 
 
 47 Still save us, Lord, and Israel's bands 
 Together bring from heathen lands ; 
 So to thy Name our thanks we'll raise, 
 And ever triumph in thy praise. 
 
P8ALM (VI. CVII. 
 
 itl's God be ever bless'd, 
 il une eternally confess'd: 
 Let all hi, saints, with full accord, 
 
 Slag loud Htnana 
 
 PSALM ( vn. 
 
 T.ur grateful voices raise, 
 Who does your daily patron prove; 
 
 And let vour never-caning prsiM 
 
 Attend on hi- eternal love. 
 
 I, .3 Let those gi\e thanks whom he from 
 
 Of proud oppressing foci releas'd; 
 And brought them back from distant 
 
 From north and south, and west and 
 east. 
 4, 5 Through lonely desert ways they went , 
 Nor COUld a peopled city find; 
 Till, quite with thirst andhunger spent, 
 Their fainting soul within them pin'd. 
 r> Then soon to (rcnl's indulgent ear 
 Did they their mournful cry address; 
 Who graciously vouchsaf 'd to hear, 
 And freed them from their deep dis- 
 tress. 
 
 7 From crooked paths he led them forth, 
 
 And in the certain way did guide 
 To wealthy towns of great 
 Where all their wants were well sup- 
 plied. 
 
 8 O then that all the earth with me 
 
 Would God for this his goodness 
 praise, 
 And for the mighty works which he 
 Throughout the wond'ring world dis- 
 plays ! 
 !> For he from heav'n the sad estate 
 Of longing souls with pitv views; 
 To hungry souls, that pant for meat, 
 His goodness daily food renews. 
 
 THE 8RCOND PART. 
 1" QtOMS lie, with darkness compass'd 
 O round, 
 
 In death's uncomfortable shade, 
 And with unwieldy fetters bound, 
 By Dreaatng cares more heavy made. 
 
 II, 12 Because God's counsel they defied, 
 Ami lightly nriz'd his holy word, 
 
 With the<e afflictions thev were tried : 
 They fell, and none could help afford. 
 
 13 Then soon to God's indulgent ear 
 Did they their mournful crv address; 
 
 Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear, 
 And freed them from their deep dis- 
 
 14 From dismal dungeons, dark as night, 
 And shades as black as death's abode, 
 
 He brought them forth to cheerful light. 
 And welcome liberty bestow'd. 
 
 15 then that all the earth with me 
 Would (iod for thishisgoodness praise, 
 
 And for the mighty works which ne 
 Throughout the' wond'ring world dis- 
 plays I 
 
 1G For he with his Almighty hand 
 
 The gates of brass in pieces broke; 
 
 Not could the massv bars withstand, 
 
 Or temper'd steel reds! his stroke. 
 
 THE THl HI) PART. 
 17 Tl EMORSELESfl wretches, void of 
 
 With bold transgressions God defy, 
 And, for their multiplied offence, 
 H d with sore diseases lie. 
 l!l Their soul, a prey to pain and fear, 
 Abhors to taste the choicest meats; 
 And they by faint degrees draw near 
 To death's inhospitable gates. 
 
 19 Then straight to God's indulgent ear 
 Do they their mournful cry address, 
 
 Who graciously vouchsafes to hear, 
 Ami frees them from their deep distress. 
 
 20 He all their sad distempers heals, 
 His word l>oth health and safety gives; 
 
 And, when all human succour fails, 
 From near destruction them retrieves. 
 
 21 then that all the earth with me 
 Would (,od for thishisgoodness praise, 
 
 And for the mighty works which he 
 Throughout the wond'ring world dis- 
 
 22 With otfrings let his altar flame, 
 Whflat they their grateful thanks ex- 
 
 And with loud joy his holy Name 
 For all his acts of wonder bless ! 
 
 THE FOURTH PART. 
 23, 24 rpiIEY that in ships, with cou- 
 J- rage bold, 
 < >'er swelling waves their trade pursue, 
 Do God's amazing works behold, 
 And in the deep his wonders view. 
 
 ier his command is past, 
 But forth the dreadful tempest flies, 
 Which sweeps the sea with rapid haste, 
 And makes the stormy billows rise. 
 I 2G Sometimes the ships, toss'd up to 
 heav'n, 
 On tops of mounting waves appear; 
 ( Then down the steep abyss are driv'n; 
 Whilst ev'ry soul n lamina with fear. 
 , 27 They reel and stagger to and fro, 
 
 Like men with fumes of w ine opprest ; 
 Nor do the skilful seamen know 
 Which way to steer, what course is best. 
 
 23 Then straight to God's indulgent ear 
 They do their mournful cry address; 
 
 Who graciously vouchsafes to hear, 
 And frees them from their deep distress. 
 89j •'*" He does the raging storm appease, 
 And makes the billows calm and still; 
 
 31 O then that all the earth with me 
 
 Would God for this his goodness praise, 
 And for the mighty works which ne 
 Throughout the wond'ring world dis- 
 plays! 
 
PSALM CVII. CVIII. CIX. 
 
 32 Let them, where all the tribes resort, 
 Advance to heav'n his glorious Name, 
 And in the elders' sov'reign court, 
 With one consent his praise proclaim ! 
 
 THE FIFTH PART. 
 33,34 A FRUITFUL land wherestreams 
 xX abound, 
 God's just revenge, if people sin, 
 Will turn to dry and barren ground, 
 To punish those that dwell therein. 
 35, 36 The parch'd and desert heath he 
 makes 
 To flow with streams and springing 
 wells, 
 Which for his lot the hungry takes, 
 And in strong cities safely dwells. 
 37. 38 He sows the field, the vineyard 
 plants, 
 Which gratefully his toil repay ; 
 Nor can, whilst God his blessing grants, 
 His fruitful seed or stock decay. 
 
 39 But when his sins Heav'n's wrath pro- 
 
 voke, 
 His health and substance fade away ; 
 He feels th' oppressor's galling yoke, 
 And is of grief the wretched prey. 
 
 40 The prince who slights what God com- 
 
 mands, 
 Expos'd to scorn, must quit his throne j 
 And over wild and desert lands, 
 Where no path offers, stray alone. 
 
 41 Whilst God, from all afflicting cares, 
 Sets up the humble man on high, 
 
 And makes in time his num'rous heirs 
 
 With his increasing flocks to vie. 
 42, 43 Then sinners shall have nought to 
 say, 
 The just a decent joy shall show; 
 The wise these strange events shall 
 weigh, 
 And thence God's goodness fully know. 
 
 PSALM CVIII. 
 
 OGOD', my heart is fully bent 
 To magnify thy Name ; 
 My tongue with cheerful songs of praise 
 Shall celebrate thy fame. 
 
 2 Awake, my lute ; nor thou, my harp, 
 
 Thy warbling notes delay ; 
 Whilst I with early hymns of joy 
 Prevent the dawning day. 
 
 3 To all the lisfning tribes, O Lord, 
 
 Thy wonders I will tell ; 
 And to those nations sing thy praise 
 That round about us dwell. 
 
 4 Because thy mercy's boundless height ! 
 
 The highest heav'n transcends, 
 And far beyond th' aspiring clouds 
 Thy faithful truth extends. 
 
 5 Be thou, O God, exalted high 
 
 Above the starry frame; 
 And let the earth, with one consent, 
 Confess thy glorious Name. 
 
 6 That all thy chosen people thee 
 
 Their saviour may declare : 
 
 Let thy right hand protect me still, 
 And answer thou my prayer. 
 
 7 Since God himself hath said the word, 
 
 Whose promise cannot fail, 
 
 With joy I Shechem shall divide, 
 
 And measure Succoth's vale. 
 
 8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh too, 
 
 And Ephraim owns my cause: 
 Their strength my regal pow'r supports, 
 And Judah gives my laws. 
 
 9 Moab I'll make my servile drudge, 
 
 On vanquish'd Edom tread ; 
 And through the proud Philistine lands 
 My conqu'ring banners spread. 
 
 10 By whose support and aid shall I 
 Their well-fenc'd city gain ? 
 
 Who will my troops securely lead 
 Through Edom's guarded plain ? 
 
 11 Lord, wilt not thou assist our arms, 
 Which late thou didst forsake? 
 
 And wilt not thou of these our hosts 
 Once more the guidance take? 
 
 12 O, to thy servants in distress 
 Thy speedy succour send ! 
 
 For vain it is on human aid 
 For safety to depend. 
 
 13 Then valiant acts shall we perform, 
 If thou thy pow'r disclose; 
 
 For God it is, and God alone, 
 That treads down all our foes. 
 
 PSALM CIX. 
 
 OGOD, whose former mercies make 
 My constant praise thy due, 
 Hold not thy peace, but my sad state 
 With wonted favour view. 
 
 2 For sinful men, with lying lips, 
 
 Deceitful speeches frame, 
 And with their studied slanders seek 
 To wound my spotless fame. 
 
 3 Their restless hatred prompts them 
 
 still 
 Malicious lies to spread; 
 And all against my life combine, 
 By causeless fury led. 
 
 4 Those whom with tend'rest love I us'd, 
 
 My chief opposers are; 
 Whilst I, of other friends bereft, 
 Resort to thee by pray'r. 
 
 5 Since mischief for the good I did 
 
 Their strange reward does prove, 
 And hatred's the return they make 
 
 For undissembled love: 
 G Their guilty leader shall be made 
 
 To some ill man a slave; 
 And, when he's tried, his mortal foe 
 
 For his accuser have. 
 
 7 His guilt, when sentence is pronounc'd. 
 
 Shall meet a dreadful fate, 
 Whilst his rejected pray'r but serves 
 His crimes to aggravate. 
 
 8 He, snatch'd by some untimely fate, 
 
 Sha'n't live out half his days ; 
 Another, by divine decree, 
 Shall on his office seize. 
 
''. in His m-c) shall orphans l>e, his wife 
 A widow plung'd in grief; 
 
 His vagrant children beg their bread, 
 
 W here none can give relief. 
 11 His ill-got richei shall be made 
 
 To usiircis a prej ; 
 
 The fruit Of all his toll shall be 
 
 By strangers home away. 
 IS None thai] l>e found that to his wants 
 
 Their mercy will extend, 
 Or to his helpless orphan seed 
 
 The least assistance lend. 
 13 A suiii destruction s,,<m shall seize 
 
 <>n his unhappy race; 
 
 And thi' next age' his hated name 
 
 Shall Utterly deface, 
 i i The \ engeance of his father's sins 
 
 Upon his head shall fall; 
 God on his mother's crimes shall think, 
 
 And punish him for all. 
 1.') All these, in horrid order rank'd, 
 
 Before the Lord shall stand, 
 Till his fierce anger quite cuts off 
 
 Their mem'ry from the land. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 
 1 But still the poor oppreWd ; 
 And sought to slay the helpless man, 
 With heavy woes distress d: 
 
 17 Therefore the curse he lov'd to vent 
 Shall his own portion prove; 
 
 And blessing, which he still abhorr'd, 
 Shall far from him remove. 
 
 18 Since he in cursing took such pride, 
 Like water it shall spread 
 
 Through all his veins, and stick like oil, 
 
 With which his bones are fed. 
 I!* This, like a poison d robe, shall still 
 His constant cov'ring be, 
 
 Or an envenom'd belt, from which 
 He never shall be free. 
 
 20 Thus shall the Lord reward all those 
 That ill to me design, 
 
 That with malicious false reports 
 Against my life combine. 
 
 21 But for thy glorious Name, O God, 
 Do thou deliver me; 
 
 And for thy gracious mercy's sake 
 Preserve and set me free. 
 
 22 For I, to utmost straits redue'd, 
 Am void of all relief; 
 
 My heart is wounded with distress, 
 And quite piere'd through with grief. 
 
 23 I, like an ev'ning shade, decline, 
 Which vanishes apace: 
 
 Like locusts, up and down I'm toss'd, 
 And have no certain place. 
 24, 2.") My knees with fasting are grown 
 weak, 
 My body lank and lean; 
 All that behold me shake their heads, 
 \nd treat me with disdain. 
 86, 27 But for thy mercy's sake, O Lord, 
 Do thou my foes withstand ; 
 
 That all may see 'tis thy own act, 
 The work of thy right hand. 
 2!) Then let them curse, so thou but bless; 
 Let shame the portion be 
 Of all that my destruction seek; 
 While I rejoice in thee. 
 2!> My foe shall with disgrace be cloth'd, 
 And, spit,, of all his pride, 
 His own confusion, like a cloke, 
 The guilty wretch shall hide, 
 .'in Hut I to God, in grateful thanks, 
 My cheerful void- will raise; 
 And, where the great assembly meets, 
 Set forth his noble praise. 
 :il For him the poor shall always find 
 Their sure and constant friend; 
 And he shall from unrighteous dooms 
 Their guiltless souls defend. 
 
 PSALM CX. 
 
 THE Lord unto my Lord thus spake: 
 " Till I thy foes thy footstool make, 
 " Sit thou in state at my right hand; 
 
 2 " Supreme in Sion thou shalt be, 
 " And all thy proud opposers see 
 
 "Subjected to thy just command. 
 
 3 " Thee in thy pow'r's triumphant day, 
 "The willing nations shall obey: 
 
 "And, when thy rising beams they 
 view, 
 "Shall all (redeem'd from error's night) 
 " Appear at numberless and bright 
 
 " As crystal drops of morning dew." 
 
 4 The Lord hath sworn, nor sworn in vain, 
 That, like Melchisedech's, thy reign 
 
 And priesthood shall no period know : 
 
 5 No proud competitor to sit 
 
 At thy right hand will he permit, 
 But in his wrath crown'd heads o'er- 
 throw. 
 
 6 The sentene'd heathen he shall slay, 
 And fill with carcases his way, 
 
 Till he hath struck earth's tyrants 
 dead: 
 
 7 But in the highway-brook shall first, 
 Like a poor pilgrim, slake his thirst, 
 
 And then in triumph raise his head. 
 
 PSALM CXI. 
 
 PRAISE ye the Lord; our God to 
 praise 
 My soul her utmost pow'rs shall raise, 
 With private friends, and in the throng 
 Of saints, his praise shall be my song. 
 
 2 His works for greatness though re- 
 
 nown'd, 
 His wondrous works with easearefound 
 By those who seek for them aright, 
 And in the pious search delight. 
 
 3 His works are all of matchless fame, 
 And universal glory claim; 
 
 His truth, confirm d through ages past, 
 Shall to eternal ages last. 
 
 4 By precept he has us enjoin'd 
 
 To keep his wondrous works in mind; 
 
And to posterity record, 
 
 That good and gracious is our Lord. 
 
 5 His bounty, like a flowing tide, 
 Has all his servants' wants supplied; 
 And he will ever keep in mind 
 
 His cov'nant with our fathers sign'd. 
 
 6 At onceastonish'd and o'erjoy'd, 
 They saw his matchless pow'r "employ'd ; 
 Whereby the heathen were suppress'd, 
 And we their heritage possess'd. 
 
 7 Just are the dealings of his hands, 
 Immutable are his commands; 
 
 8 By truth and equity sustain'd, 
 And for eternal rules ordain'd. 
 
 9 He set his saints from bondage free, 
 And then establish'd his decree, 
 For ever to remain the same ; 
 Holy and reverend is his Name. 
 
 10 Who wisdom's sacred prize would win, 
 Must with the fear of God begin ; 
 Immortal praise and heav'nly skill 
 Have they, who know and do his will. 
 
 PSALM CXII. 
 
 HALLELUJAH. 
 
 THAT man is bless'd, who stands in 
 awe 
 Of God, and loves his sacred law : 
 
 2 His seed on earth shall be renown'd, 
 And with successive honours crown'd. 
 
 3 His house, the seat of wealth, shall be 
 An inexhausted treasury ; 
 
 His justice, free from all decay, 
 Shall blessings to his heirs convey. 
 
 4 The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light 
 Shines brightest in affliction's night : 
 To pity the distress'd inclin'd, 
 
 As well as just to all mankind. 
 
 5 His lib'ral favours he extends, 
 
 To some he gives, to others lends; 
 Yet what his charity impairs, 
 He saves by prudence in affairs. 
 
 6 Beset with threat'ning dangers round, 
 Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground ; 
 The sweet remembrance of the just 
 Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust. 
 
 7 111 tidings never can surprise 
 
 His heart, that fix'd on God relies : 
 
 8 On safety's rock he sits, and sees 
 The shipwreck of his enemies. 
 
 9 His hands, while they his alms bestow'd, 
 His glory's future harvest sow'd; 
 Whence he shall reap wealth, fame, re- 
 nown, 
 
 A temp'ral and eternal crown. 
 
 10 The wicked shall his triumph see, 
 And gnash their teeth in agony : 
 While their unrighteous hopes decay, 
 And vanish with themselves away. 
 
 PSALM CXIII. 
 
 YE saints and servants of the Lord, 
 The triumphs of his Name record ; 
 
 2 His sacred name for ever bless. 
 
 3 Where'er the circling sun displays 
 His rising beams or setting rays, 
 
 Due praise to his great Name address. 
 
 4 God through the world extends his 
 The regions of eternal day [sway, 
 
 But shadows of his glory are. 
 
 5 With him, whose majesty excels, 
 Who made the heav'n in which he 
 
 dwells, 
 Let no created pow'r compare. 
 
 6 Though 'tis beneath his state to view 
 In highest heav'n what angels do, 
 
 Yet he to earth vouchsafes his care ; 
 He takes the needy from his cell, 
 Advancing him in courts to dwell, 
 
 Companion to the greatest there. 
 
 7 When childless families despair, 
 He sends the blessing of an heir, 
 
 To rescue their expiring name; 
 Makes her that barren was to bear, 
 And joyfully her fruit to rear : 
 
 O then extol his matchless fame! 
 
 PSALM CXIV. 
 
 WHEN Israel, by th' Almighty led, 
 (Enrich'd with their oppressors' 
 spoil,) 
 From Egypt march'd, and Jacob's seed 
 From bondage in a foreign soil; 
 
 2 Jehovah, for his residence, 
 
 Chose out imperial Judah's tent, 
 His mansion royal, and from thence 
 Through Israel's camp his orders sent. 
 
 3 The distant sea with terror saw, 
 
 And from th' Almighty's presence fled ; 
 Old Jordan's streams, surpris'd with awe, 
 Retreated to their fountain's head. 
 
 The hills skipp'd after them like lambs, 
 Affrighted by their leader's fear. 
 
 5 O sea, what made your tide withdraw, 
 
 And naked leave your oozy bed ? 
 Why, Jordan, against nature's law, 
 Recoil'dst thou to thy fountain's head ? 
 
 6 Why, mountains, did ye skip like rams, 
 
 When danger does approach the fold ? 
 Why after you the hills, like lambs, 
 When they their leader's flight behold ? 
 
 7 Earth, tremble on; well may'st thou 
 
 fear 
 Thy Lord and Maker's face to see ; 
 When Jacob's awful God draws near, 
 'Tis time for earth and seas to flee : 
 
 8 To flee from God, who nature's law 
 
 Confirms and cancels at his will ; 
 Who springs from flinty rocks can draw, 
 And thirsty vales with water fill. 
 
 PSALM CXV. 
 
 LORD, not to us, we claim no share, 
 But to thy sacred Name 
 Give glory for thy mercy's sake, 
 And truth's eternal fame. 
 
PSALM ( XV. ( XVI. ( XVII. (XVIII. 
 
 ■J Why should the heathen crv, Where's 
 now 
 
 I w hom we adore ? 
 than that in ht-aVn thou art, 
 And uncontrolled thy ;• 
 
 lortal hands; 
 ihless mouth and sightless 
 
 The molten idol stands. 
 
 ant has both ears and nose, 
 But to 
 
 dot move, 
 
 h senseless stocks thev are, that »t 
 Can i i m <l, 
 
 BntthoM •iprelv, 
 
 ■' 1-'..- I, - trust, 
 
 Who is your help and shield: 
 1" l'r : in him alone, 
 
 Who only help can yield. 
 1 1 Let all, who truly fear the Lord, 
 
 On him they fear rely : 
 Who them in "danger can defend, 
 
 And all their wants supplv. 
 12, 13 Of us he oft has mindful been, 
 
 And Israel's house will bless; 
 
 . e'en all 
 
 Who his great Name confess. 
 14 On you, and on your heirs, he will 
 
 Increase of blessings bring; 
 )o Thrice happy you, who favrites are 
 
 Of this almichty King! 
 
 16 Heav'n's highest orb of glory' he 
 His empire s seat design d; 
 
 And gave this lower globe of earth 
 A portion to mankind. 
 
 17 They who in death and silence sleep 
 To him no praise afford : 
 
 18 But we will bless for evermore 
 Our ever-living Lord. 
 
 PSALM ( XVI. 
 
 "A TV soul with grateful thoughts of 
 
 Entirely is possest, 
 Because the Lord vouchsaf 'd to hear 
 The voice of my request. 
 
 2 Since he has now his ear inclin'd. 
 
 But still in all the straits of life 
 To him addre>s my pray'r. 
 
 3 With deadly sorrows compass'd round, 
 
 W ith pains of hell oppre-t. 
 When troubles seiz'd my aching heart, 
 And anguish rack'd rriv breast ; 
 
 4 On Gods Almighty Name I call'd, 
 
 And thus to him I pra\ 'd : 
 " Lord, I beseech thee, save my soul, 
 " With sorrows quite dismay'd." 
 5, 6 How just and merciful is God ! 
 How gracious is the Lord ! 
 
 - the harmless, and to me 
 Does timely help afford. 
 
 7 Then, free from pensive cares, my soul, 
 
 Resume thy von! 
 For God ha- voodroualy to thee 
 
 teatha 
 
 ie, he removd 
 ars; 
 securd, 
 om tears. 
 naming years, 
 
 Mi U 
 
 And | 
 
 Whii 
 
 W ill 1 in praises to hi.> Name, 
 And in | 
 10, 11 In God I trusted, and of him 
 In lt »>ast ; 
 
 y flight all hopes of aid 
 From faithless men wot 
 12, 13 Then what return to him shall I 
 
 For all his goodness make ? 
 I'll praise his Name, and with glad zeal 
 The cup of blessing take. 
 14, 15 I'll] .. . 1 1( hissaints, 
 
 Mood (howe'er da 
 By wicked men) in God's account 
 Is alwavs highlv priz'd. 
 1C By various ties,' O Lord, must I 
 
 To thy dominion bow; 
 Thy humble handmaid's son before, 
 Thy ransom'd captive now. 
 17, 18 To thee I'll ofTrings bring of praise; 
 
 And, »hil<t I bless thy Name, 
 The just performance of my vows 
 To all thy saints proclaim. 
 11) They in Jerusalem shall meet. 
 And in th\ house shall join, 
 To bless thy Name with one consent, 
 And mix their songs with mine. 
 
 PSALM ( XVII. 
 
 WI T H cheerful notes let all the earth 
 Toheav'n their voices raise: 
 Let all, inspir'd with godly mirth, 
 Sing solemn hymns of praise. 
 2 God's tender mercy knows no bound, 
 His truth shall ne'er decay: 
 Then let the willing nations round 
 Their gTateful tribute pay. 
 
 PSALM ( XVIII. 
 
 I, 2APR AISEtheLord.forheisgood, 
 
 V/ His mercies ne'er decay : 
 That his kind favours ever last, 
 Let thankful Israel say. 
 3, 4 Their sense of his eternal love 
 Let Aaron's hou>< 
 And, that it never fails, let all 
 That fear the Lord confess. 
 5 To God I made my humble moan, 
 With troubles quite oj : 
 And hereleas'd me from my straits. 
 And granted my request. 
 C Since therefore God does on my side 
 So graciously appear, 
 Why should the vain attempts of men 
 Poss e ss my soul with fear? 
 7 Since God, with thosethat aid my cause 
 Vouchsafes my part to take, 
 
PSALM CXVIII. CXIX. 
 
 t 
 
 To all my foes I need not doubt 
 
 A just return to make. 
 
 8, 9 For better 'tis to trust in God, 
 
 And have the Lord our friend, 
 
 Than on the greatest human pow'r 
 
 For safety to depend. 
 10, 11 Though many nations, closely 
 leagu'd, 
 Did oft beset me round ; 
 Yet, by his boundless pow'r sustain'd, 
 I did their strength confound. 
 
 12 They swarm' d like bees, and yet their 
 
 rage 
 Was but a short-liv'd blaze; 
 For whilst on God I still relied, 
 I vanquish'd them with ease. 
 
 13 When all united press'd me hard, 
 In hopes to make me fall, 
 
 The Lord vouchsaf 'd to take my part, 
 And sav'd me from them all. 
 
 14 The honour of my strange escape 
 To him alone belongs; 
 
 He is my Saviour and my strength, 
 He only claims my songs. 
 
 15 Joy fills the dwelling of the just, 
 Whom God has sav'd from harm ; 
 
 For wondrous things are brought to pass 
 By his Almighty arm. 
 
 16 He, by his own resistless pow'r, 
 Has endless honour won; 
 
 The saving strength of his right hand 
 Amazing works has done. 
 
 17 God will not suffer me to fall, 
 But still prolongs my days; 
 
 That, by declaring all his works, 
 I may advance his praise. 
 
 18 When God had sorely me chastis'd, 
 Till quite of hopes bereav'd, 
 
 H is mercy from the gates of death 
 My fainting life repriev'd. 
 
 19 Then open wide the temple-gates 
 To which the just repair, 
 
 That I may enter in, and praise 
 My great deliv'rer there. 
 20, 21 Within those gates of God's abode, 
 To which the righteous press, 
 Since thou hast heard, and set me safe, 
 Thy holy Name I'll bless. 
 22, 23 That which the builders once re- 
 fus'd 
 Is now the corner-stone: 
 This is the wondrous work of God, 
 
 The work of God alone. 
 24, 25 This day is God's ; let all the land 
 Exalt their cheerful voice : 
 Lord, we beseech thee, save us now, 
 And make us still rejoice. 
 
 26 Him that approaches in God's Name 
 Let all th' assembly bless ; 
 
 " We, that belong to God's own house, 
 " Have wish'd you good success." 
 
 27 God is the Lord, through whom we all 
 Both light and comfort find ; 
 
 Fast to the altar's horn with cords 
 The chosen victim bind. 
 
 H 
 
 28 Thou art my Lord, O God, and still 
 111 praise thy holy Name: 
 
 Because thou only art my God, 
 I'll celebrate thy fame. 
 
 29 O then with me give thanks to God, 
 Who still does gracious prove; 
 
 And let the tribute of our praise 
 Be endless as his love. 
 
 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 ALEPH. 
 OW bless'd are they who always 
 
 keep 
 j. ne pure and perfect way; 
 Who never from the sacred paths 
 Of God's commandments stray ! 
 
 2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws 
 
 Have still obedient been ; 
 And have with fervent humble zeal 
 His favour sought to win ! 
 
 3 Such men their utmost caution use 
 
 To shun each wicked deed: 
 
 But in the path which he directs 
 
 With constant care proceed. 
 
 4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord, 
 
 To learn thy sacred will ; 
 And all our diligence employ 
 Thy statutes to fulfil. 
 
 5 O then that thy most holy will 
 
 Might o'er my ways preside, 
 And I the course of all my life 
 By thy direction guide! 
 
 6 Then with assurance should I walk, 
 
 From all confusion free ; 
 Convinc'd, with joy, that all my ways 
 With thy commands agree. 
 
 7 My upright heart shall my glad mouth 
 
 With cheerful praises fill ; 
 When, by thy righteous judgments 
 taught, 
 I shall have learnt thy will. 
 
 8 So to thy sacred laws shall I 
 
 All due observance pay: 
 O then forsake me not, my God, 
 Nor cast me quite away! 
 BETH. 
 
 9 TTOW shall the young preserve their 
 11 ways 
 
 From all pollution free ? 
 By making still their course of life 
 With thy commands agree. 
 
 10 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, 
 To thee for succour pray; 
 
 O suffer not my careless steps 
 From thy right paths to stray ! 
 
 11 Safe in my heart, and closely hid, 
 Thy word, my treasure, lies ; 
 
 To succour me with timely aid, 
 When sinful thoughts arise. 
 
 12 Secur'd by that, my grateful soul 
 Shall ever bless thy Name: 
 
 O teach me then by thy just laws 
 My future life to frame ! 
 
How well the judgment* of thy mouth 
 
 our In-st regard. 
 14 Whilst In the w.,v of thy commands 
 
 lid joy I found. 
 
 Than had I U-cn with vast InaiMM 
 
 Ofenried rldiei erown'd. 
 
 "> Therefore th\ just and upright laws 
 
 Shall always fill ,„\ mind; 
 And those sound rules which thou pre- 
 scribst 
 
 Ml due reaped riuTJ Bad. 
 
 Id To keep thy statuta undeffce'd 
 
 ;ll Ik- my < ODtUUlt jov ; 
 
 The strict remembrance of thy word 
 Shall all m\ thoughts employ. 
 
 GIMEL. 
 
 17 T>E gracious to th\ servant, Lord, 
 D Do thou my life defend, 
 
 That I, according to thv word, 
 My future time may spend. 
 
 18 Enlighten both my eyes and mind, 
 That so I mav discern 
 
 The wondrous things which they behold, 
 Who thy Just precepts learn. 
 1!) Though like a stranger in the land 
 From place to place I strav, 
 
 Thy righteous judgments from my sight 
 Remove not thou away. 
 
 20 My fainting soul is almost pin'd, 
 With earnest longing spent, 
 
 Whilst always on the eager search 
 Of thy just will intent. 
 
 21 Thy sharp rebuke shall crush the 
 
 proud, 
 Whom still thy curse pursues; 
 Since they to walk in thv right ways 
 Presumptuously refuse. 
 
 22 But far from me do thou, () Lord, 
 Contempt and shame remove; 
 
 For I thy sacred laws affect 
 With undissembled love. 
 
 23 Though princes oft, in council met, 
 Against thy servant spake; 
 
 Vet I thy statutes to observe 
 My constant business make. 
 •24 For thy commands have always been 
 My comfort and delight . 
 By them I learn, with prudent care, 
 To guide my steps aright. 
 DALETH. 
 23 TVTV soul, oppress'd w ith deadly care, 
 1»1 Close to the dust does cleave; 
 Revive me, Lord, and let me now 
 Thy promis'd aid receive. 
 
 26 To thee I still declar'd my ways, 
 Who didst incline thine ear: 
 
 O teach me then my future life 
 By thy just laws to steer! 
 
 27 If thou wilt make me know thv laws, 
 And by their guidance walk, 
 
 The wondrous works which thou hast 
 done 
 Shall be my constant talk. 
 
 28 But see, my soul within me sinks, 
 Preat'd down with weighty care; 
 
 Do thou, according to thy word, 
 
 My wasted strength repair. 
 
 SO Far, far from me be all false ways 
 
 And lying arts remov'd ; 
 
 But kindly crant I still mav keep 
 
 I he path b> thee apt. rov'd. 
 
 30 Thy faithful ways, thou God of truth, 
 My happy choice I've made; 
 
 Thy judgments, as mv rule of life, 
 Before me always laid. 
 
 31 My care has been to make my life 
 W ith thy commands agree ; 
 
 O then preserve thy servant, Lord, 
 i- rom shame and ruin free! 
 38 So in the way of thv commands 
 shall I with pleasure run, 
 
 And, with a heart enlarg'd with joy, 
 Successfully go on. 
 
 I S STRUCT 'me in thy statutes, 
 J- Lord, 
 
 Thy righteous paths display; 
 And I from them, through all mv life, 
 Will never go astray. 
 .54 If thou true wisdom from above 
 Wilt graciouslv impart, 
 | To keep thy perfect laws I will 
 Devote my zealous heart. 
 
 35 Direct me in the sacred wavs 
 To which thv precepts lead; 
 
 Because my chief delight has been 
 Thy righteous paths to tread. 
 
 36 Do thou to thy most just commands 
 Incline my willing heart ; 
 
 Let no desire of worldly wealth 
 From thee my thoughts divert. 
 
 37 From those vain objects turn my eyes, 
 Which this false world displays; 
 
 But give me lively pow'r and strength 
 To keep thv righteous ways. 
 
 38 Confirm the promise which thou 
 
 mad'st, 
 And give thy servant aid, 
 Who to transgress thy sacred laws 
 Is awfully afraid. 
 3!) The foul disgrace I justly fear, 
 In mercy, Lord, remove; 
 For all the judgments thou ordain'st 
 Are full of grace and love. 
 
 40 Thou know'st how after thv commands 
 My longing heart does pant: 
 
 O then make haste to raise me up, 
 And promis'd succour grant ! 
 
 VAW- 
 
 41 r P H V constant blessing, Lord, bestow 
 
 J- To cheer my drooping heart; 
 To me, according'to thv word, 
 Thy saving health impart. 
 
 42 So shall I, when mv foes upbraid. 
 This ready answer make ; 
 
 " In God I trust, who never will 
 His faithful promise break." 
 
 43 Then let not quite the word of truth 
 Be from my mouth remov'd; 
 
PSALM CXIX. 
 
 Since still my ground of steadfast hope 
 Thy just decrees have prov'd. 
 
 44 So I to keep thy righteous laws 
 Will all my study bend; 
 
 From age to age my time to come 
 In their observance spend. 
 
 45 Ere long I trust to walk at large, 
 From all incumbrance free : 
 
 Since I resolve to make my life 
 
 With thy commands agree. 
 4(5 Thy laws shall be my constant talk ; 
 
 And princes shall attend, 
 Whilst I the justice of thy ways 
 
 With confidence defend. 
 
 47 My longing heart and ravish'd soul 
 Shall both o'erflow with joy, 
 
 W hen in thy lov'd commandments I 
 My happv hours employ. 
 
 48 Then will I to thy just decrees 
 Lift up my willing hands ; 
 
 My care and" business then shall be 
 To study thy commands. 
 
 ZAIN. 
 
 49 ACCORDING to thy promis'd grace, 
 XX Thy favour, Lord, extend : 
 
 Make good to me the word, on which 
 Thy servant's hopes depend. 
 
 50 That only comfort in distress 
 Did all my griefs control; 
 
 Thy word, when troubles hemm'd me 
 round, 
 Reviv'd my fainting soul. 
 
 51 Insulting foes did proudly mock, 
 And all my hopes deride ; 
 
 Yet from thy law not all their scoffs 
 Could make me turn aside. 
 
 52 Thy judgments then of ancient date 
 I quickly call'd to mind, 
 
 Till, ravish'd with such thoughts, my 
 soul 
 Did speedy comfort find. 
 
 53 Sometimes I stand amaz'd, like one 
 With deadly horror struck, 
 
 To think how all my sinful foes 
 Have thy just laws forsook. 
 
 54 But I thy statutes and decrees 
 My cheerful anthems made ; 
 
 Whilst through strange lands and desert 
 wilds 
 I like a pilgrim stray'd. 
 
 55 Thy Name, that cheer* d my heart by 
 
 day. 
 Has fill'd my thoughts by night ; 
 *I then resolv'd by thy just laws 
 To guide my steps aright. 
 
 56 That peace of mind, which has my soul 
 In deep distress sustain'd, 
 
 By strict obedience to thy will 
 I happily obtain'd. 
 
 CHETH. 
 
 57 i~\ LORD, my God, my portion thou 
 \J And sure possession art ; 
 
 58 With all the strength of warm desires 
 I did thy grace implore ; 
 
 Disclose, according to thy word, 
 Thy mercy's boundless store. 
 
 59 With due reflection and strict care 
 On all my wavs I thought; 
 
 And so, reclaim' d to thy just paths, 
 My wand'ring steps I" brought 
 
 60 I lost no time, but made great haste, 
 Resolv'd without delay- 
 To watch, that I might never more 
 
 From thy commandments stray. 
 
 61 Though num'rous troops of sinful men 
 To rob me have combin'd, 
 
 Yet I thy pure and righteous laws 
 Have ever kept in mind. 
 
 62 In dead of night 1 will arise 
 To sing thy solemn praise ; 
 
 Convinc'd how much I always ought 
 To love thy righteous ways. 
 
 63 To such as fear thy holy Name 
 Myself I closely join ; 
 
 To all who their'obedient wills 
 To thv commands resign. 
 
 64 O'er all the earth thy mercy, Lord, 
 Abundantly is shed ; 
 
 O make me then exactly learn 
 Thy sacred paths to tread ! 
 
 TETH. 
 
 65 TT7ITH me, thy servant, thou hast 
 
 VV dealt 
 Most graciously, O Lord ; 
 Repeated benefit's bestow'd, 
 According to thy word. 
 
 66 Teach me the sacred skill, by which 
 Right judgment is attain'd, * 
 
 Who in belief of thy commands 
 Have steadfastly remain'd. 
 
 67 Before affliction stopp'd my course, 
 Mv footsteps went astray ; 
 
 But I have since been disciplin'd 
 Thy precepts to obey. 
 
 68 Thou art, O Lord, supremely good, 
 And all thou dost is so ; 
 
 On me. thv statutes to discern, 
 Thy saving skill bestow. 
 
 69 The proud have forg'd malicious lies 
 My spotless fame to stain ; 
 
 But my fix'd heart, without reserve, 
 Thy precepts shall retain. 
 
 70 While pamperM they, with prosp'rous 
 
 ills, 
 In sensuai pleasures live, 
 My soul can relish no delight 
 But what thy precepts give. 
 
 71 'Tis good for me that I have felt 
 Affliction's chast'ning rod, 
 
 That I might dulv learn and keep 
 The statutes of'my God. 
 
 72 Thelaw that from'thvmouth proceeds 
 Of more esteem I hold 
 
 Than untouch'd mines, than thousand 
 mines 
 Of silver and of gold. 
 
PSALM (XIX. 
 
 73 '"PO me, who am the workmanship 
 I Of thy Almighty hand*, 
 The he. l' give 
 
 To learn thy just commands, 
 ^-serration to thy saints 
 W§ comfort will afford. 
 To tee Micceu attend my hopes, 
 Who touted in thy word. 
 75 That right thy judgment* are, I now 
 By jure experience see ; 
 And that in faithfulness O Lord, 
 Thou hast afflicted me. 
 
 • ihy tender mercy now 
 Afford me needful aid ; 
 According to thy promise, Lord, 
 To me, thy servant, made! 
 
 77 To me thy saving ipace restore, 
 That I again may live ; 
 
 Whose soul can relish no delight 
 But what thy precepts give. 
 
 78 Defeat the proud, who, unprovokd, 
 To ruin me have sought, 
 
 Who only on thy sacred laws 
 Employ my harmless thought. 
 
 79 Let those that fear thy Name espouse 
 
 Who have by strict and pious search 
 
 Thy sacred precepts known. 
 ■+< In thy blest statutes let my heart 
 
 Continue always sound ; 
 That guilt and shame, the sinner's lot, | 
 
 May never me confound. 
 
 CAPH. 
 81 Tl/fY soul with long expectance faints 
 - 1 1 To see thy sa\ ing grace ; 
 Yet still on thy unerring word 
 My confidence I place. 
 
 - v eyes consume and fail 
 waiting for thy word ; 
 O when wilt thou thy kind relief 
 And promis'd aid afford ? 
 
 83 My skin like shrivell'd paichment 
 
 shows, 
 That long in smoke is set; 
 Yet no affliction me can force 
 Thy statutes to forget. 
 
 84 How many days must I endure 
 Of sorrow and distress ? 
 
 When wilt thou judgment execute 
 
 On them who me oppress ? 
 
 H5 The proud have digg'd a pit for me, 
 
 That ha\e no other foes 
 
 But such as are averse to thee, 
 
 And thy just laws oppose. 
 
 .'red truth's eternal laws 
 All thy commands agree : 
 Men persecute me without cause ; 
 Thou, Lord, my helper be, 
 87 With close designs against my life 
 had almost prevail'd; 
 But in' obedience to thy will 
 My duty never fail'd. 
 
 88 Thy wonted kindness, Lord, restore, 
 n *>ping heart to cheer ; 
 That, by thy righteous statutes, I 
 My life's whole course may steer. 
 
 LAMED. 
 
 . Lord, 
 I remain: 
 
 Thy word established in the heav'n's 
 Does all their or! 
 !»» Through circling ages, Lord, thy truth 
 Immoveable shall stand, 
 As doth the earth, which thou uphold' st 
 By thy Almighty hand. 
 '»1 All things the course by thee ordain'd 
 E'en to this day fulfil; 
 They are the faithful subjects all, 
 And servants of thy wilL 
 f .r2 Unless thy sacred law had been 
 East and delight, 
 I must have fainted and expir'd 
 In dark affliction's night. 
 1*3 Thy precepts therefore from my 
 thoughts 
 Shall never, Lord, depart ; 
 For thou by them hast to new life 
 Restor'd mv dying heart. 
 M As I am thine, entirely thine, 
 Protect me, Lord, from harm ; 
 Who have thy precepts sought to know. 
 And carefully perform. 
 '£> The wicked have their ambush laid 
 Mv guiltle*. life to take; 
 But in the midst of danger I 
 
 S6 I've seen an end of what we call 
 Perfection here 
 But thv commandments, like thyself. 
 No change or period know. 
 
 MEM. 
 
 language can d 
 They with fre-h wonders entertain 
 My ravish'd thoughts all day. 
 ( JH Through thy commands I wiser grow 
 Than all ray subtle foes; 
 For thy sure word doth me direct, 
 And all my ways dispose. 
 '.0 From me my former teachers now 
 May abler counsel take, 
 Because thy sacred precepts I 
 
 My constant study make. 
 100 In understanding I excel 
 
 The sages of ou 1 
 Because by thy unerring rules 
 
 I order all my ways. 
 J ol My feet with care I have refrain'd 
 
 From ev'ry sinful wav, 
 That to thy sacred word I might 
 Entire obedieri 1 ■ 
 \(>2 I havenot from thy judgments stray •!, 
 
 By vain desires misled ; 
 For,' Lord, thou hast instructed me 
 Thy righteous paths to tread. 
 
103 How sweet art all thy words to me! 
 
 what divine repast ! 
 
 How much more grateful to my soul 
 Than honey to my taste ! 
 
 104 Taught by thy sacred precepts, I 
 With heav'nly skill am blest : 
 
 Through which the treach'rous ways of 
 
 1 utterly detest. 
 
 NUN. 
 
 105 rPHY word is to my feet a lamp, 
 
 X The way of truth to show ; 
 A watch-light to point out the path 
 In which 1 ought to go. 
 
 106 I sware, (and from my solemn oath 
 Will never start aside,) 
 
 That in thy righteous judgments I 
 Will steadfastly abide. 
 
 107 Since I with griefs am so opprest, 
 That I can bear no more, 
 
 According to thy word do thou 
 My fainting soul restore. 
 
 108 Let still my sacrifice of praise 
 With thee acceptance find ; 
 
 And in thy righteous judgments, Lord, 
 Instruct my willing mind. 
 
 109 Though ghastlydangers me surround, 
 My soul they cannot awe ; 
 
 Nor with continual terrors keep 
 From thinking on thy law. 
 
 110 My wicked and invet'rate foes 
 For me their snares have laid ; 
 
 Yet I have kept the upright path, 
 Nor from thy precepts stray'd. 
 
 111 Thy testimonies I have made 
 My heritage and choice ; 
 
 For they, when other comforts fail, 
 My drooping heart rejoice. 
 
 112 My heart with early zeal began 
 Thy statutes to obey ; 
 
 And, till my course of life is done, 
 Shall keep thy upright way. 
 
 SAMECH. 
 
 113 -pvECEITFUL thoughts and prac- 
 JL/ tices 
 
 I utterly detest ; 
 But to thy law affection bear 
 Too great to be exprest. 
 
 114 My hiding-place, my refuge-tow'r, 
 And shield art thou,"0 Lord; 
 
 I firmly anchor all my hopes 
 On thy unerring word. 
 
 115 Hence ye that trade in wickedness, 
 Approach not my abode ; 
 
 For firmly I resolve to keep 
 The precepts of my God. 
 
 116 According to thy gracious word 
 From danger set me free ; 
 
 Nor make me of those hopes asham'd 
 That I repose on thee. 
 
 117 Uphold me, so shall I be safe, 
 And rescu'd from distress ; 
 
 To thy decrees continually 
 My "just respect address. 
 
 118 The wicked thou hast trod to earth 
 Who from thy statutes stray'd ; 
 
 Their vile deceit the just reward 
 Of their own falsehood made. 
 
 119 The wicked from thy holy land 
 Thou dost like dross remove ; 
 
 I therefore, with such justice charm'd, 
 Thy testimonies love. 
 
 120 Yet with that love they make me 
 
 dread, 
 Lest I should so offend, 
 When on transgressors I behold 
 Thy judgments thus descend. 
 AIN. 
 
 121 JUDGMENT and justice I have 
 ti lov'd ; 
 
 O therefore, Lord, engage 
 
 In my defence, nor give me up 
 
 To my oppressors' rage ! 
 
 122 Do thou be surety, Lord, for me, 
 And so shall this distress 
 
 Prove good for me ; nor shall the proud 
 My guiltless soul oppress. 
 
 123 My eyes, alas ! begin to fail, 
 In long expectance held ; 
 
 Till thy salvation they behold, 
 And righteous word fulfill'd. 
 
 124 To me, thy servant in distress, 
 Thy wonted grace display, 
 
 And discipline my willing heart 
 Thy statutes to obey. 
 
 125 On me, devoted to thy fear, 
 Thy sacred skill bestow, 
 
 That of thy testimonies I 
 The full extent may know. 
 
 126 'Tis time, high time, for thee, O Lord , 
 Thy vengeance to employ, 
 
 When men with open violence 
 Thy sacred law destroy. 
 
 127 Yet their contempt of thy commands 
 But makes their value rise 
 
 In my esteem, who purest gold 
 Compar'd with them despise. 
 
 128 Thy precepts therefore I account 
 In all respects divine ; 
 
 They teach me to discern the Tight, 
 And all false ways decline. 
 PE. 
 
 129 r pHE wonders which thy laws con- 
 
 -L tain 
 No words can represent ; 
 Therefore to learn and practise them 
 My zealous heart is bent. 
 
 130 The very entrance to thy word 
 Celestial light displays ; 
 
 And knowledge of true happiness 
 To simplest minds conveys. 
 
 131 With eager hopes I waiting stood, 
 And fainted with desire, 
 
 That of thy wise commands I might 
 The sacred skill acquire. 
 
 132 With favour, Lord.lookdownonme, 
 Who thy relief implore; 
 
 As thou art wont to visit those 
 Who thy blest Name adore. 
 
PSALM ( XIX. 
 
 i.ly'word 
 I. i-t all 
 Nor u ii killings of ary kind 
 Dominkn have o'er me. 
 
 134 RrilUMi iniircly set me free 
 Frimi |mtm< uting hands, 
 That, unmolested, I may learn 
 Ami practise tliy con iinands. 
 
 136 On me, devoted to thy fear, 
 Lord, make thv fate to -lime : 
 
 Thy statutes both to know and keep 
 MTt with let] inc line. 
 
 reeptng fountains turn, 
 \\ h. ii. c l>rin\ ri\rr- flow, 
 To see mankind against thy laws 
 In Ixild defiance go. 
 
 T8ADDI. 
 
 137 r PIIor art the righteous Judge, in 
 
 1 whom 
 Wrong*d Innocence may trust ; 
 And, like thy -elf, thy judgments, Lord, 
 In all recpectl are ju-t. 
 1.1Jt Most just and true those statutes were, 
 Which thou didst first decree; 
 And all with faithfulness perform'd 
 
 mh Deeding times shall see. 
 131* With zeal my flesh consumes away, 
 
 My soul with anguish frets, 
 To see my foes contemn at once 
 Thy promises and threats. 
 14<i Yet each neglected word of thine 
 
 (Howe*er by them despit*d) 
 
 Is pure, and for eternal truth 
 
 By me, thy servant, priz'd. 
 
 141 Brought, for thy sake, to low estate, 
 Contempt from all I find : 
 
 Yet no affronts or wrongs can drive 
 Thy precepts from my mind. 
 
 142 Thy righteousness shall then endure, 
 When time itself tsDMt; 
 
 Thy law is tmth itself, that truth 
 Which shall for ever last 
 
 143 Though trouble, anguish, doubts, 
 
 and dread, 
 To compass me unite; 
 Beset with danger, still I mate 
 Thy precepts my deli«ht- 
 
 144 Eternal and unerring rules 
 Thv testimonies give; 
 
 Teach me the wisdom that will make 
 My soul for ever live. 
 KOPH. 
 
 Lord, hear my earnest cry ! 
 And I thv statutes to perform 
 
 Will all my care apply. 
 140 Again more fervently I pray'd, 
 
 O save me, that I may 
 Thy testimonies throughly know, 
 
 And steadfastly obey ! 
 147 My earlier pray'r the dawning d< 
 
 Prevented, while I cried 
 To him, on whose engaging word 
 
 My hope alone relied. 
 
 14fl With zeal have I awak'd before 
 
 The midnight watch was set, 
 That I of thv my s t e rious word 
 Hight perfect know ledge get. 
 14!* Lord, hear my supplicating voice, 
 And wonted favour show; 
 quicken me, and so approve 
 Thy judgments e\ er true ! 
 I5fl My persecuting foes advance, 
 And hourly nearer draw ; 
 What treatment can I hope from them 
 Who violate thy law .' 
 
 151 Though they draw nigh, mv comfort 
 
 is, 
 Thou, Lord, art yet more near; 
 Thou .whose commands are righteous all, 
 Thy promises sincere. 
 
 152 Concerning thy divine decrees 
 My soul has known of old, 
 
 That they were true, and shall their truth 
 To endless ages hold. 
 
 RESCH. 
 1 , : p«ON8IDER my affliction, Lord, 
 
 ' l me from bondage draw ; 
 
 Think on thy servant in distress, 
 
 Who ne'er forgets thy law. 
 154 Plead thou my cause; to that and me 
 
 Thy timely aid afford ; 
 With beams of mercy quicken me 
 
 According to thy word. 
 l. r >o From barden'd sinners thou remov'st 
 
 Salvation far away ; 
 'Tis ju-t thou should'st withdraw from 
 them 
 Who from thv statutes strav. 
 
 156 Since gTeat thy tender mercies are 
 To all who thee adore; 
 
 According to thy judgments, Lord, 
 My fainting hopes restore. 
 
 157 A num'rous host of spiteful foes 
 Against my life combine; 
 
 But all too few to force my soul 
 Thy statutes to decline.' 
 
 158 Those bold transgressors I beheld, 
 And was with grief oppn 
 
 To see with what audacious pride 
 Thy cov'nant they transgress'd. 
 
 159 Yet while they slight, consider, Lord, 
 How I thy precepts love: 
 
 O therefore quicken me with beams 
 
 Of mercv from above ! 
 loo As from the birth of time thy truth 
 
 Has held through ages past, 
 So shall thy righteous judgments firm 
 To endless ages last. 
 
 101 '"PHOUGH mighty tyrants, without 
 X cause, 
 Conspire my blood to shed, 
 Thv sacred word has pow'r alone 
 
 To fill my heart with dread. 
 1(J2 And vet that word my joyful breast 
 With heav'nly rapture warms; 
 
PSALM CXIX. CXX. CXXI. CXXII. 
 
 Nor conquest, nor the spoils of war, 
 Have such transporting charms. 
 
 163 Perfidious practices and lies 
 I utterly detest ; 
 
 But to thy laws affection bear, 
 Too vast to be exprest. 
 
 164 Sev'n times a day, with grateful voice, 
 Thy praises I resound, 
 
 Because I find thy judgments all 
 With truth and justice crown'd. 
 
 165 Secure, substantial peace have they 
 Who truly love thy law ; 
 
 No smiling mischief them can tempt, 
 Nor frowning danger awe. 
 
 166 For thy salvation I have hop'd, 
 And, though so long delay'd, 
 
 With cheerful zeal and strictest care 
 All thy commands obey'd. 
 
 167 Thy testimonies I have kept, 
 And constantly obey'd ; 
 
 Because the love I bore to them 
 The service easy made. 
 
 168 From strict observance of thy laws 
 I never yet withdrew ; 
 
 Convinc'd"that my most secret ways 
 Are open to thy view. 
 TAU. 
 
 169 rpo my request and earnest cry 
 
 JL Attend, O gracious Lord ; 
 Inspire my heart with heav'nly skill, 
 According to thy word. 
 
 170 Let my repeated pray'r at last 
 Before thy throne appear ; 
 
 According to thy plighted word, 
 For my relief draw near. 
 
 171 Then shall my grateful lips return 
 The tribute of thy praise, 
 
 W y hen thou thy counsels hast reveal'd, 
 And taught me thy just ways. 
 
 172 My tongue the praises of thy word 
 Shall thankfully resound, 
 
 Because thy promises are all 
 With truth and justice crown'd. 
 
 173 Let thy almighty arm appear, 
 And bring me timely aid, 
 
 For I the laws thou hast ordain'd 
 My heart's free choice have made. 
 
 174 My soul has waited long to see 
 Thy saving grace restor'd ; 
 
 Nor comfort knew, but what thy laws, 
 Thy heav'nly laws, afford. 
 
 175 Prolong my life, that I may sing 
 My great Restorer's praise ; 
 
 Whose justice from the depth of woes 
 My fainting soul shall raise. 
 
 176 Like some lost sheep I've stray'd, till I 
 Despair my way to find ; 
 
 Thou, therefore, Lord, thy servant seek, 
 Who keeps thy laws in mind. 
 
 PSALM CXX. 
 
 IN deep distress I oft have cried 
 To God, who never yet denied 
 To rescue me, oppress'd with wrongs : 
 
 2 Once more, O Lord, deliv'rance send, 
 From lying lips my soul defend, 
 
 And from the rage of sland'ring 
 tongues. 
 
 3 What little profit can accrue, 
 And yet what heavy wrath is due, 
 
 O thou perfidious tongue, to thee ! 
 
 4 Thy sting upon thyself shall turn; 
 Of lasting flames that fiercely burn, 
 
 The constant fuel thou shalt be. * 
 
 5 But O how wretched is my doom, 
 Who am a sojourner become 
 
 In barren Mesech's desert soil ! 
 With Kedar's wicked tents inclos'd, 
 To lawless savages expos'd, 
 
 Who live on nought but theft and 
 spoil. 
 
 6 My hapless dwelling is with those 
 Who peace and amity oppose, 
 
 And pleasure take in others' harms: 
 
 7 Sweet peace is all I court and seek ; 
 But when to them of peace I speak, 
 
 They straight cry out, To arms, to 
 arms! 
 
 PSALM CXXI. 
 
 TO Sion's hill I lift my eyes, 
 From thence expecting aid ; 
 
 2 From Sion's hill, and Sion's God, 
 
 Who heav 'n and earth has made. 
 
 3 Then thou, my soul, in safety rest, 
 
 Thy Guardian will not sleep; 
 
 4 His watchful care, that Israel guards, 
 
 Will Israel's monarch keep. 
 ,5 Shelter'd beneath th' Almighty's wings 
 Thou shalt securely rest, 
 
 6 Where neither sun nor moon shall thee 
 
 By day or night molest. 
 
 7 From common accidents of life 
 
 His care shall guard thee still; 
 From the blind strokes of chance, and 
 foes 
 That lie in wait to kill. 
 9 At home, abroad, in peace, in war, 
 Thy God shall thee defend ; 
 Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage 
 Safe to thy journey's end. 
 
 PSALM CXXII. 
 
 O 'TWAS a joyful sound to hear 
 Our tribes devoutly say, 
 Up, Israel, to the temple haste, 
 And keep your festal day. 
 
 2 At Salem's courts we must appear 
 
 With our assembled pow'rs, 
 
 3 In strong and beauteous order rang'd, 
 
 Like her united tow'rs. 
 
 4 'Tis thither, by divine command, 
 
 The tribes of God repair, 
 Before his ark to celebrate 
 His Name with praise and pray'r. 
 
 5 Tribunals stand erected there, 
 
 Where equity takes plac ; 
 There stand the courts an palaces 
 Of royal David's race. 
 
PSALM ( XXII (XXVII. 
 
 '- peace, 
 lor they shall pro»p'rous be, 
 Thou holy city of our God .') 
 Who bMI tnie love to thee. 
 
 '• I walls 
 m -t be found* 
 With plenty ami prosperity 
 
 Thy pakca be crownd. 
 For m v dear brethren's sake, and friends 
 
 No leai than brethren dear, 
 I'll praj i :i™'i tow'rs 
 
 • appear. 
 9 Hut most of all III seek thy Rood, 
 r wish thee well,' 
 
 d and the temple*! sake, 
 
 Where God vouchsafes to dwell. 
 
 PSALM (XXIII. 
 
 ON thee, whodwcll'st above the skies, 
 rcy wait my longing eyes; 
 I \~ lervanti v.atch their mast 
 And maids their mistresses' com- 
 mand-. 
 , 4 O then have mercy on us, Lord, 
 Thy gracious aid to us afford ; 
 To us, whom cruel foes oppress 
 Drown rich and proud by our distress. 
 
 PSALM (XXIV. 
 
 HAD not the Lord, may Israel say, 
 Been pleas'd to Interpose ; 
 .' Had he not then espousd our cause. 
 
 When men against us rose : 
 :, 4, .'. Their wrath had swallow'dusalive, 
 And rag'd without control ; 
 Their spite and prides united floods 
 Had quite o'erwhelm'd our soul. 
 *'i But prais'd be our eternal Lord, 
 W no reacn'd us that day, 
 Nor to their savage jaws gave up 
 Our threaten'd lives a prey. 
 7 Our soul is like a bird escap'd 
 From out the fowler's net ; 
 The snare is broke, their hopes are 
 croaa*di 
 And we at freedom set. 
 
 in his Almighty Name 
 Our confidence remains, 
 Who, as he made both heav'n and earth, 
 Of both sole monarch reigns. 
 
 PSALM ( XXV. 
 
 WHO place on Sion's God their trust, 
 Like Sion's rock shall stand ; 
 Like her immoveably be fix'd 
 By his Almighty hand. 
 ■2 Look how the hills on ev'ry side 
 Jerusalem enclose; 
 So stands the Lord around his saints, 
 To guard them from their foes. 
 .! The wicked may afflict the just, 
 But ne'er too long oppress, 
 Nor force him by despair to seek 
 Base means for his redress. 
 4 Be good, O righteous God, to those 
 Who righteous deeds affect ; 
 
 W 
 
 The heart that innocence retains 
 Let innocence protect. 
 > All those who walk in crooked paths 
 The Lord shall srxm destroy; 
 ( 'ut offth' unjust, but crown the saints 
 With lasting peace and joy. 
 
 PSALM ( XXVL 
 
 ii's God her sons recall'd 
 From long captivity, 
 
 .• first a pleaanHJ dream 
 Of what we wieh 
 _' But soon in an accustom'd mirth 
 We did our voice employ, 
 And sung our great Restorer*! praise 
 
 In thankful hymns of joy. 
 Our heathen foes repining stood, 
 
 Yet were com pelTd to own, 
 That great and wondrous was the work 
 Our God for us had done. 
 '( 'Twai great, say they ; 'twas wondrous 
 great, 
 Much more should we confess; 
 The Lord has done great things, whereof 
 We reap the glad 
 
 4 To us bring back the remnant, Lord, 
 of Israers captive bands, 
 More welcome than refreshing show'rs 
 To parch'd and thirsty 
 :> That we, whose work commene'd in 
 tears, 
 May see our labours thrive, 
 Till finishd with success, to make 
 Our drooping hearts revive. 
 (J Though he despond that sows his grain, 
 Yet doubtless he shall come 
 To bind his full-ear'd sheaves, and bring 
 The joyful harvest home. 
 
 PSALM (XXVII. 
 
 WE build with fruitless cost, unless 
 The Lord the pile sustain ; 
 Unless the Lord the city keep 
 The watchman wakes in vain. 
 
 2 In vain we rise before the day, 
 
 And late to rest repair, 
 Allow no respite to our toil, 
 
 And eat the bread of care. 
 Supplies of life, with ease to them, 
 
 He on his saint* I 
 He crowns their labour with 
 
 Their nights with sound repose. 
 
 3 Children, those comforts of our life, 
 
 Are presents from the Lord; 
 He gives a num'rous race of heirs, 
 As piety's reward. 
 
 4 \s arrows in a giant's hand, 
 
 When marching forth to war, 
 E'en so the sons of sprightly youth 
 
 Their parents' safeguard are. 
 . r . Happy the man whose quivers fill'd 
 
 With these prevailing arms ; 
 He needs not fear to meet his foe 
 
 At law, or war's a 
 
PSALM CXXVIII CXXXII. 
 
 PSALM CXXVIII. 
 
 THE man is blest who fears the Lord, 
 Nor only worship pays, 
 But keeps his steps confin'd with care 
 To his appointed ways. 
 
 2 He shall upon the sweet returns 
 
 Of his own labour feed ; 
 Without dependence live, and see 
 His wishes all succeed. 
 
 3 His wife, like a fair fertile vine, 
 
 Her lovely fruit shall bring ; 
 His children like young olive plants, 
 About his table spring. 
 4, 5 Who fears the Lord shall prosper thus ; 
 Him Zion's God shall bless, 
 And grant him all his days to see 
 Jerusalem's success. 
 6 He shall live on, till heirs from him 
 Descend with vast increase ; 
 M uch bless'd in his own prosp'rous state, 
 And more in Israel's peace. 
 
 PSALM CXXIX. 
 
 FROM my youth up, may Israel say, 
 They oft have me assail'd ; 
 
 2 Reduc'd me oft to heavy straits, 
 
 But never quite prevail'd. 
 
 3 They oft have plough'd my patient 
 
 back 
 With furrows deep and long ; 
 
 4 But our just God has broke their chains, 
 
 And rescu'd us from wrong. 
 
 5 Defeat, confusion, shameful rout 
 
 Be still the doom of those, 
 Their righteous doom, who Sion hate, 
 And S ion's God oppose. 
 
 6 Like corn upon our nouses' tops, 
 
 Untimely let them fade, 
 Which too'much heat, and want of root, 
 Has blasted in the blade : 
 
 7 Which in his arms no reaper takes, 
 
 But unregarded leaves; 
 Xor binder thinks it worth his pains 
 To fold it into sheaves. 
 
 8 No traveller that passes by 
 
 Vouchsafes a minute's stop, 
 To give it one kind look, or crave 
 Heav'n's blessing on the crop. 
 
 PSALM CXXX. 
 
 FROM lowest depths of woe 
 To God I sent my cry ; 
 
 2 Lord, hear my supplicating voice, 
 
 And graciously reply. 
 
 3 Should'st thou severely judge, 
 
 Who can the trial bear ? 
 
 4 But thou forgiv'st, lest we despond, 
 
 And quite renounce thy fear. 
 
 5 My soul with patience waits 
 
 For thee, the living Lord ; 
 My hopes are on thy promise built, 
 Thy never-failing word. 
 
 6 My longing eyes look out 
 
 For tny enl'iv'ning ray, 
 
 More duly than the morning-watch 
 To spy "the dawning day. 
 
 7 Let Israel trust in God, 
 
 No bounds his mercy knows ; 
 The plenteous source and spring from 
 whence 
 Eternal succour flows. 
 
 8 Whose friendly streams to us 
 
 Supplies in want convey ; 
 A healing spring, a spring' to cleanse, 
 And wash our guilt away. 
 
 PSALM CXXXI. 
 
 OLORD, I am not proud of heart, 
 Nor cast a scornful eye ; 
 Nor my aspiring thoughts employ 
 In things for me too high. 
 
 2 With infant innocence thou know'st 
 
 I have myself demeand ; 
 Compos'd to quiet, like a babe 
 That from the breast is wean'd. 
 
 3 Like me let Israel hope in God, 
 
 His aid alone implore: 
 But now and ever trust in him, 
 Who lives for evermore. 
 
 PSALM CXXXII. 
 
 LET David, Lord, a constant place 
 In thy remembrance find ; 
 Let all the sorrows he endur'd 
 Be ever in thy mind. 
 2 Remember what a solemn oath 
 To thee, his Lord, he swore ; 
 How to the mighty God he vow'd, 
 Whom Jacob's sons adore. 
 3, 4 I will not go into my house, 
 Nor to my bed ascend ; 
 No soft repose shall close my eyes, 
 Nor sleep my eyelids bend: 
 
 5 Till for the Lord's design'd abode 
 
 I mark the destin'd ground ; 
 Till I a decent place of rest 
 For Jacob's God have found. 
 
 6 Th' appointed place with shouts of joy 
 
 At Ephrata we found, 
 And made the woods and neighb'rins 
 fields 
 Our glad applause resound. 
 
 7 O with due rev'rence let us then 
 
 To his abode repair ; 
 And, prostrate at his footstool fall'n, 
 Pour out our humble pray'r. 
 
 8 Arise, O Lord, and now possess 
 
 Thy constant place of rest ; 
 Be that, not only with thy ark, 
 But with thy presence blest. 
 9, 10 Clothe thou thy priests with right- 
 eousness, 
 Make thou thy saints rejoice: 
 And, for thy servant David's sake, 
 Hear thy anointed's voice. 
 11 God sware to David in his truth, 
 (Nor shall his oath be vain,) 
 One of thy offspring, after thee, 
 Upon thy throne shall reign. 
 
P8ALM (XXXII. (XXXIII. (XXXIV. (XXXV. 
 
 12 And if thy seed my rov'nant keep, 
 :•>> laws submit. 
 Their children too upon thy throne 
 riiiure shall -it. 
 It, 14 Fur sinn doe* in God's esteem 
 All other seat- | 
 Hi- ; . 1 reit, 
 
 when ha desires to dwell. 
 
 ).'., 1 * ; Her -ton , -a>s he, 1 will increase, 
 Her j«H)r with jilenty bless; 
 
 ti -hall shout for joy her 
 prtoti 
 
 ig health confess. 
 17 There Das Ufi power shall long remain 
 MM e— Ue line, 
 And my anointed servant there 
 shall with fresh lustre shine. 
 
 H of hi- vanquished foes 
 ( onfuMon >hall oerspread, 
 Whilst, with confirm'd success, his 
 
 PSALM (XXXIII. 
 
 How rati must their advantage be, 
 How- great their pleasure prove, 
 Who live like brethren, and consent 
 In office- of love ! 
 
 2 True love is like that precious oil. 
 
 Which, pour'd on Aaron's head, 
 Ran down his beard, and o'er his robes 
 Its costly moisture shed. 
 
 3 'Tis like refreshing dew, which does 
 
 On Mermon's top di-til : 
 Or like the earlv drops that fall 
 On Start fruitful hilL 
 
 4 For sion is the chosen seat, 
 
 Where the Almighty King 
 The promis'd blessing has ordain'd, 
 And life's eternal spring. 
 
 PSALM (XXXIV. 
 
 BLESS God, ye servants that attend 
 Upon his solemn state, 
 That in his temple, night by night, 
 With humble rev'rence wait : 
 2, 3 Within his house lift up your hands, 
 And bless his holy Name; 
 From Sion bless thy Israel, Lord, 
 Who heav'n and earth didst frame. 
 
 O 
 
 PSALM (XXXV. 
 
 PRAISE the Lord with one consent, 
 And magnify his Name ; 
 Let all the servants of the Lord 
 His worthy praise proclaim. 
 
 2 Praise him all ye that in his house 
 
 Attend with constant care; 
 With those that to his outmost courts 
 With humble zeal repair. 
 
 3 For this our truest int >• 
 
 Glad hymns of praise to <ing ; 
 And w ith loud songs to bless his Name, 
 A most delightful thing. 
 
 4 For God his own peculiar choice 
 The sons of Jacob makes ; 
 
 i - ofl-pring for his own 
 -.ikes. 
 :> That God i- great we often have 
 (pericnce found ; 
 And' seen how he with wondrous pow'r 
 Above all godf i> crown'd. 
 f, For he with unresisted strength 
 ins hi- son 'reign will, 
 In heav'n and earth, and wat'ry stores 
 That earth's deep caverns fill'. 
 
 i|X)ur- from the ground. 
 Which, pois'd in liquid air, 
 Fall down at last in show'rs, through 
 which 
 His dreadful lightnings glare. 
 
 8 He from his storehousebrings the wind; 
 
 And he with vengeful hand 
 The firstborn slew of man and beast 
 Through Egypt's mourning land. 
 
 9 He dreadful signs and wonders shew'd 
 
 Through stubborn Egypt's coasts ; 
 Nor Pharaoh could his plagues escape, 
 Nor all his num'rous hosts. 
 10, 11 'Twa-heth.it variousnationssmote, 
 And mighty kings suppress'd; 
 Sihon and Og, and all tx 
 Who Canaan's land possess' <L 
 12, 13 Their land upon his chosen race 
 He firmly did entail ; 
 For which his fame shall always last, 
 M shall never fail. 
 
 14 For God shall soon his people's cause 
 
 With pitying eyes survey ; 
 Repent him of his wrath, and turn 
 His kindled rage away. 
 
 15 Those idols, whose false worship 
 
 spreads 
 O'er all the heathen lands, 
 Are made of silver and of gold, 
 The work of human hands. 
 Ifi, 17 They move not their fictitious 
 tongues, 
 Nor see with polish 'd eyes ; 
 The ir oounterfl Ited ears are deaf, 
 th their mouth supplies. 
 
 EM as themselves are thev 
 That all their skill apply 
 To make them, or in dang'rous times 
 On them for aid relv. 
 
 19 Their just returns of" thanks to God 
 
 Let grateful Israel pay ; 
 Nor let the priests of Aaron's race 
 To bless the Lord delay. 
 
 20 Their sense of his unbounded love 
 
 Let Levi's hou- 
 And let all those that fear the Lord 
 His Name for ever bliss. 
 
 21 Let all with thanks his wondrous 
 
 works 
 In Start courts proclaim ; 
 Let them in Salem, where he dwells, 
 Exalt his holy Name. 
 
P§ALM CXXXVI. CXXXVII. CXXXVIII. 
 
 PSALM CXXXVI. 
 
 TO God, the mighty Lord, 
 Your joyful thanks repeat ; 
 To him due praise afford, 
 As good as he is great. 
 For God does prove 
 
 Our constant friend ; 
 His boundless love 
 Shall never end. 
 2, 3 To him whose wondrous pow'r 
 All other gods obey, 
 Whom earthly kings adore, 
 This grateful homage pay. 
 For God, &c. 
 4, 5 By his Almighty hand 
 
 Amazing works are wrought; 
 The heav'ns by his command 
 Were to perfection brought. 
 For God, &c. 
 6 He spread the ocean round 
 About the spacious land ; 
 And made the rising ground 
 Above the waters stand. 
 For God, &c. 
 7> 8, 9 Through heav'n he did display 
 His num'rous hosts of light ; 
 The sun to rule by day, 
 The moon and stars by night. 
 For God, &c. 
 10, 11, 12 He struck the firstborn dead 
 Of Egypt's stubborn land ; 
 And thence his people led 
 With his resistless hand. 
 For God, &c. 
 13, 14 By him the raging sea, 
 As if in pieces rent, 
 Disclos'd a middle way, 
 Through which his people went. 
 For God, &c. 
 15 Where soon he overthrew 
 Proud Pharaoh and his host, 
 Who, daring to pursue, 
 Were in the billows lost. 
 For God, &c. 
 16, 17. 18 Through deserts vast and wild 
 He led the chosen seed ; 
 And famous princes foil'd, 
 And made great monarchs bleed. 
 For God, &c. 
 19, 20 Sihon, whose potent hand 
 Great Ammon's sceptre sway'd ; 
 And Og, whose stern command 
 Rich Bashan's land obey'd. 
 For God, &c. 
 21, 22 And of his wondrous grace, 
 Their lands, whom he destroy'd, 
 He gave to Israel's race, 
 To be by them enjoy'd. 
 For God, &c. 
 23, 24 He, in our depth of woes, 
 On us with favour thought, 
 And from our cruel foes 
 In peace and safety brought. 
 For God, &c. 
 
 On which all creatures li 
 To God who reigns on high 
 Eternal praises give. 
 For God will prove 
 
 Our constant friend ; 
 His boundless love 
 Shall never end. 
 
 PSALM CXXXVII. 
 
 WHEN we, our wearied limbs to rest, 
 Sat down by proud Euphrates' 
 stream, 
 Wewept, with doleful thoughts opprest, 
 And Sion was our mournful theme. 
 ! 2 Our harps, that when with joy we sung, 
 Were wont their tuneful parts to bear, 
 With silent strings neglected hung 
 On willow-trees that wither'd there. 
 ! 3 Meanwhile our foes, who all conspir'd 
 To triumph in our slavish wrongs, 
 Musick and mirth of us requir'd ; 
 " Come, sing us one of Sion's songs." 
 1 4 How shall we tune our voice to sing ? 
 Or touch our harps with skilful hands? 
 Shall hymns of joy to God our King 
 Be sung by slaves in foreign lands ? 
 I 5 O Salem, our once happy seat, 
 
 When I of thee forgetful prove, 
 Let then my trembling hand forget 
 The speaking strings with art to 
 
 G If I to mention thee forbear, 
 
 Eternal silence seize my tongue; 
 Or if I sing one cheerful air, 
 Till thy deliv'rance is my song ! 
 f 7 Remember, Lord, how Edom's race, 
 In thy own city's fatal day, 
 Cried out, " Her stately walls deface, 
 "And with the ground quite level 
 lay." 
 
 8 Proud Babel's daughter, doom'd to be 
 Of grief and woe the wretched prey ; 
 
 Bless' d is the man who shall to thee 
 The wrongs thou lay'st on us repay. 
 
 9 Thrice blest, whowithjust ragepossest, 
 And deaf to all the parents' moans, 
 
 Shall snatch thy infants from the breast, 
 And dash their heads against the 
 stones. 
 
 PSALM CXXXVIII. 
 
 WITH my whole heart, my God and 
 King, 
 Thy praise I will proclaim ; 
 Before the gods with joy I'll sing, 
 And bless thy holy Name. 
 
 2 I'll worship at thy sacred seat ; 
 And, with thy love inspir'd, 
 
 The praises of thy truth repeat, 
 O'er all thy works admir'd. 
 
 3 Thou graciously inclin'dst thine ear, 
 When I to thee did cry ; 
 
 And, when my soul was press'd with 
 fear, 
 Didst inward strength supply. 
 
PSALM (XXXVIII. (XXXIX. CXL. 
 
 ~r 
 
 4 Therefore dial] ev'ry earthly prince 
 - in- m itfa pralaa puisne, 
 
 wti.iin these .-niniir \i events convince 
 
 1 thy work- .ire true. 
 
 ". They all tiiy wo n d r o u i im o Lord, 
 \\ itli cheerful sours shall bless; 
 Ami all thy gloriousacti record. 
 
 although enthroned on high, 
 meet : 
 
 Tin- proud far off nil scornful eye 
 
 Beoolda with Just nfffwt- 
 
 7 Though I with troubles am oppress'd, 
 lie shall mj foa disarm ; 
 Relieve mj soul when moat ilie>UM"ll. 
 
 Ami keep mi- safe from harm. 
 H The Lord, whose mercies ever last, 
 Shall tix my happy states 
 
 And, mindful Of DM favour- pa>t, 
 .shall his own work complete. 
 
 PSALM (XXXIX. 
 
 THOU, Lord, by strictest search hast 
 known 
 
 My rising up and lying down; 
 2 My secret thoughts are known to thee, 
 
 Known long before conceiv'd by me. 
 .5 Thine eye my l>cd and path surreys, 
 
 My pubfick haunts and private ways: 
 4 Thou know'st what 'tis my lips would 
 vent, 
 
 My yet unutter'd words' intent, 
 o Surrounded by thy pow'r I stand, 
 
 On ev'ry side 1 find thy hand: 
 G O skill, for human reach too high ! 
 
 Too dazzling bright for mortal eye ! 
 7 O could I so perfidious be, 
 
 To think of once deserting thee, 
 
 Where, Lord, could 1 thy influence 
 shun ': 
 
 Or whither from thy presence run ? 
 it If up to heav'n I take my flight, 
 
 'Tis there thou dwell'st enthron'd in 
 light ; 
 
 Or dive to hill's infernal plains, 
 
 'Tis there Almighty vengeance reigns. 
 If I the morning's wings could gain, 
 
 And flv bevond the western main, 
 
 10 Thy swifter hand would first arrive, 
 And there arrest thy fugitive. 
 
 11 Or, should I try to shun thy sight 
 Beneath the sable wings of night ; 
 One glance from thee, one piercing ray, 
 Would kindle darkness into day. 
 
 12 The vail of night is no disguise. 
 
 Mo screen from thy all-searching eyes; 
 Through midnight shades thou find'st 
 
 thy way, 
 As in the blazing noon of day. 
 
 13 Thou know'st the texture of my heart, 
 My reins, and ev'ry vital part; 
 
 Each single thread in nature's loom 
 By thee was cover'd in the womb. 
 
 14 I'll praise thee, from whose hands I 
 
 came, 
 A work of mk h a curious frame ; 
 The wonders thou in me hast shown, 
 
 ;il with grateful joy must own. 
 1.1 Thine eyes my substance did survey, 
 While yet a lifeless mass it lay; 
 
 • how exactly wrought, 
 
 Kr»- from it- dark itu losure brought, 
 l'i Thou did-t the ihapeleea embryo see, 
 
 It- part- were n -i-ter'd by thee; 
 
 Thoueawsl the daily growth thevtook, 
 Form'd by the model of thy book. 
 
 17 Let me acknowledge too, O God, 
 That, since this maze of life I trod, 
 Thy thoughts of love to me surmount 
 The pow'r of numbers to recount. 
 
 18 Far sooner could I reckon o'er 
 The sands upon the ocean*! 
 
 Each mom, revising what I've done, 
 I find th' account but new begun. 
 
 19 The wicked thou shalt slav, O God : 
 Depart from me, ye men of blood, 
 
 20 Whose tongues Heav'n's majesty pro- 
 
 fane, 
 And take th' Almighty's name in vain. 
 
 21 Lord, hate not I their impious crew, 
 Who thee w ith enmity pursue ? 
 
 And does not grief m> heart oppress, 
 When reprobate! thy laws transgress? 
 
 22 Who practise enmity to thee 
 Shall utmost hatred have from me; 
 Such men I utterly detest, 
 
 As if they were my foes profest. 
 23, 24 Search, tr\, <.od, my thoughts 
 and heart, 
 If mischief lurks in any part; 
 Con-ect me where I goast 
 And guide me in thy perfect way. 
 
 P8ALM (XI, 
 
 PRESERVE me, Lord, from crafty- 
 foes 
 Of treacherous intent ; 
 
 2 And from the sons of violence, 
 
 On open mischief bent. 
 
 3 Their sland'ring tongue the serpent's 
 
 sting 
 In sharpness does exceed ; 
 Between their lips the gall of asps 
 And adders' venom breed. 
 
 4 Preserve me, Lord, from wicked hands, 
 
 Nor leave my soul forlorn, 
 A prey to sons of violence, 
 Who have my ruin sworn. 
 
 5 The proud for me have laid their snare, 
 
 And spread their wily net; 
 With traps and gins, where'er I move, 
 I find my steps beset. 
 
 6 But thus environ'd with distress, 
 
 Thou art my God, I said; 
 Lord, hear my supplicating voice, 
 That calls to thee for aid. 
 
 7 OLord, the God, whose saving strength 
 
 Kind succour did convey, 
 
PSALM CXL. CXLI. CXLII. CXLIII. 
 
 And cover'd my advent'rous head 
 In battle's doubtful day : 
 
 8 Permit not their unjust designs 
 
 To answer their desire; 
 Lest they, encourag'd by success, 
 To bolder crimes aspire. 
 
 9 Let first their chiefs the sad effects 
 
 Of their injustice mourn : 
 The blast of their envenom'd breath 
 Upon themselves return. 
 
 10 Let them who kindled first the flame \ 
 
 Its sacrifice become ; 
 The pit they digg'd for me be made 
 Their own untimely tomb. 
 
 11 Though slander's breath may raise a ! 
 
 storm, 
 It quickly will decay ; 
 Their rage "does but the torrent swell 
 That bears themselves away. 
 
 12 God will assert the poor man's cause, 
 
 And speedy succour give ; 
 The just shall celebrate his praise, 
 And in his presence live. 
 
 PSALM CXLI. 
 
 TO thee, O Lord, my cries ascend, 
 O haste to my relief; 
 And with accustom'd pity hear 
 The accents of my grief. 
 
 2 Instead of ofPrings, let my pray'r 
 
 Like morning incense rise; 
 My lifted hands supply the place 
 Of ev'ning sacrifice. 
 
 3 From hasty language curb my tongue; 
 
 And let a constant guard 
 Still keep the portal of my lips, 
 With weary silence barr'd. 
 
 4 From wicked men's designs and deeds 
 
 My heart and hands restrain ; 
 Nor let me in the booty share 
 Of their unrighteous gain. 
 
 5 Let upright men reprove my faults, 
 
 And I shall think them kind; 
 Like balm that heals a wounded head, 
 
 I their reproof shall find : 
 And, in return, my fervent pray'r 
 
 I shall for them "address, 
 When they are tempted and reduc'd, 
 
 Like me, to sore distress. 
 (j When sculking in En-gedi's rock 
 
 I to their chiefs appeal, 
 If one reproachful word I spoke, 
 
 When I had pow'r to kill. 
 
 7 Yet us they persecute to death ; 
 
 Our scatter' d ruins lie 
 As thick as from the hewer's axe 
 The sever'd splinters fly. 
 
 8 But, Lord, to thee I still direct 
 
 My supplicating eyes; 
 O leave not destitute my soul, 
 Whose trust on thee relies ! 
 
 9 Do thou preserve me from the snares 
 
 That wicked hands have laid : 
 Let them in their own nets be caught, 
 While my escape is made. 
 
 PSALM CXLII. 
 
 TO God, with mournful voice, 
 In deep distress I pray'd ; 
 
 2 Made him the umpire of my cause, 
 
 My wrongs before him laid. 
 
 3 Thou didst my steps direct, 
 
 When my griev'd soul despair' d ; 
 
 For where I thought to walk secure, 
 
 They had their traps prepar'd. 
 
 4 I look'd, but found no friend 
 
 To own me in distress ; 
 All refuge fail'd, no man vouchsaf'd 
 His pity or redress. 
 
 5 To God at last I pray'd; 
 
 Thou, Lord, my refuge art, 
 My portion in the land of life, 
 Till life itself depart. 
 
 6 Reduc'd to greatest straits, 
 
 To thee I make my moan: 
 
 O save me from oppressing foes, 
 
 For me too pow'rful grown! 
 
 7 That I may praise thy Name, 
 
 My soul from prison bring ; 
 
 Whilst of thy kind regard to me 
 
 Assembled saints shall sing. 
 
 PSALM CXLIII. 
 
 LORD, hear my pray'r, and to my cry 
 Thy wonted audience lend ; 
 In thy accustom'd faith and truth 
 A gracious answer send. 
 
 2 Nor at thy strict tribunal bring 
 
 Thy servant to be tried ; 
 For in thy sight no living man 
 Can e'er be justified. 
 
 3 The spiteful foe pursues my life, 
 
 Whose comforts all are fled ; 
 He drives me into caves as dark 
 As mansions of the dead. 
 
 4 My spirit therefore is o'erwhelm'd, 
 
 And sinks within my breast; 
 My mournful heart grows desolate, 
 With heavy woes opprest. 
 
 5 I call to mind the days of old, 
 
 And wonders thou hast wrought : 
 My former dangers and escapes 
 Employ my musing thought. 
 G To thee my hands in humble pray'r 
 I fervently stretch out; 
 My soul for thy refreshment thirsts, 
 Like land oppress'd with drought. 
 
 7 Hear me with speed ; my spirit fails ; 
 
 Thy face no longer hide, 
 Lest I become forlorn, like them 
 That in the grave reside. 
 
 8 Thy kindness early let me hear, 
 
 Whose trust on thee depends ; 
 Teach me the way where I should go ; 
 My soul to thee ascends. 
 
 9 Do thou, O Lord, from all my foes 
 
 Preserve and set me free ; 
 
 A safe retreat against their rage 
 
 My soul implores from thee. 
 
 10 Thou art my God, thy righteous will 
 Instruct me to obey ; 
 
PSALM ( XI. III. ( XUV. ( XLV. 
 
 Let thy good Spirit lead and keep 
 
 My soul in thy right way. 
 11 < ) ' for the sake of thy great Name, 
 Revive my drooping ),. 
 
 For thy truth's sake, to me, distress'd, 
 Thy prouiisil aid imji.trt. 
 
 II In i>it> to my sutrrings, Lord, 
 
 Reduce nay 
 May then that j>er«ecute a soul 
 Devoted to thy Name. 
 
 PSALM ( XUV. 
 
 FOR ever bleei'd 1..- Ood the Lord, 
 Who docs his needful lid impart ; 
 At once both Strength and skill alVord 
 To wield my arms with warlike art. 
 Ineei is my fort and tow'r, 
 : delh rami- and my shield; 
 In him I trust, whose matchless pow'r 
 Makes to my IWaj tierce nation.s yield. 
 
 3 Lord, w hat's in man that thou should'st 
 
 love 
 
 Of him such tender care to take ? 
 What in his oflkprfug could thee move 
 Such great account of him to make? 
 
 4 The life of man does quickly fade, 
 
 His thoughts hut empty are and vain; 
 His ,1-iys art- like a hying shade, 
 Of whoso short stay no signs remain. 
 [> In solemn state, () God, descend, 
 WhiKt luav'n its lofty head inclines; 
 The smoking hills asunder rend, 
 Of thy approach the awful signs. 
 6 Dischargetny dreadful lightningsround, 
 And make my scatter'd foes retreat; 
 Them with thy painted arrows wound, 
 And their destruction soon complete. 
 7, It Do thou, Lord, from heav'n engage ' 
 Thy boundless pow'r my foes to quell, 
 And snatch me from the stormy rage 
 
 Of threat'ning waves that proudlyswell. 
 Fight thou against my foreign foes, 
 Who utter speeches false and vain ; 
 Who, though in solemn leagues they 
 close, 
 Their sworn engagements ne'er main- 
 tain. 
 
 9 So I to thee, O King of kings, 
 
 In new-made hymns my voice shall j 
 raise, 
 And instruments of various strings 
 Shall help me thus to sing thy praise. 
 
 10 "God does to kings his aid afford, 
 '* To them his sure salvation sends ; 
 
 "'Tis he that from the murd'ring sword 
 " His servant David still defends." 
 
 11 Fight thou against my foreign foes, i 
 Who utter s pe ec h es t'.iUe and vain; 
 
 Who, though in solemn leagues they , 
 
 Their sworn engagements ne'er main- 
 tain. 
 
 12 Then our young sons like trees shall 
 
 gTOW, 
 
 Well planted in some fruitful place ; 
 
 Our daughters shall like pillars show, 
 Design d some royal court to grace 
 
 13 Our garners, lill'd with various store, 
 Shall us and our's with plenty feed; 
 
 Our theep, increasing more and more, 
 Shall thousands and ten thousands 
 beeed. 
 
 14 Strong shall our lab'ring oxen grow, 
 Nor in their constant labour faint; 
 
 Whilst we no war nor slav'ry know, 
 
 And in our streets hear no complaint. 
 1j Thrice happy is that people's case, 
 Whose various blessings thusabound; 
 
 Who God's true worship still embrace, 
 And are with his pro t e cti on crown'd. 
 
 PSALM ( XLV. 
 
 I.STHR 111 extol, my God and King, 
 i- Thy endless Drake proclaim ; 
 
 TI,L. ,.:i i_:i.. i :..:n i ' 
 
 And highly to be prats' . 
 Thy majesty, with boundless height, 
 Above our knowledge rais'd. 
 4 Renown'd for mighty acts, thy fame 
 To future times extends ; 
 From age to age thy glorious Name 
 
 6, 'I Whilst I thy glory and renown, 
 And wondrous works express; 
 The world with me thy might shall own, 
 And thy great pow'r COnl 
 
 7 The praise, that to thy love belongs, 
 
 They shall with joy proclaim; 
 Thy truth of all their grateful songs 
 Shall be the constant theme. 
 
 8 The Lord is good, fresh acts of grace 
 
 His pity still supplies; 
 His anger moves with slowest pace, 
 His willing mercy flies. 
 It, In Thy love through earth extends its 
 fame, 
 To all thy works expn - 
 These show thy praise, whilst thy great 
 Name 
 Is by thy servants bless'd. 
 
 11 They, w : ith the glorious prospect fir'd, 
 Shall of thy kingdom speak; 
 
 And thy great pow'r, by-all admir'd, 
 Their lofty subject make. 
 
 12 God's glorious works of ancient date 
 Shall thus to all be known ; 
 
 And thus his kingdom's royal state 
 With publick splendour shown. 
 
 13 His steadfast throne, from changes 
 
 free, 
 Shall stand for ever fast ; 
 His boundless sway no end shall see, 
 But time itself outlast. 
 
 THE SECOND PART. 
 14, 15 T^HE Lord does them support 
 1 that fall, 
 And makes the prostrate rise; 
 
For his kind aid all creatures call, 
 
 Who timely food supplies. 
 16 Whate'er their various wants require, 
 
 With open hand he gives; 
 And so fulfils the just desire 
 
 Of ev'ry thing that lives. 
 17, 18 How holy is the Lord, how just, 
 
 How righteous all his ways ! 
 How nigh to him, who with firm trust 
 
 For his assistance pravs! 
 
 19 He grants the full desires of those 
 Who him with fear adore ; 
 
 And will their troubles soon compose, 
 When they his aid implore. 
 
 20 The Lord preserves all those with care 
 Whom grateful love employs; 
 
 But sinners, who his vengeance dare, 
 With furious rage destroys. 
 
 21 My time to come, in praises spent, 
 Shall still advance his fame, 
 
 And all mankind, with one consent, 
 For ever bless his Name. 
 
 PSALM CXLVI. 
 1, 2 S~\ PRAISE the Lord, and thou, 
 {J my soul, 
 For ever bless his Name ; 
 His wondrous love, while life shall last, 
 My constant praise shall claim. 
 
 3 On kings, the greatest sons of men, 
 
 Let none for aid rely ; 
 They cannot save in dang'rous times, 
 Nor timely help apply. 
 
 4 Depriv'd of breath, to dust they turn 
 
 And there neglected lie, 
 And all their thoughts and vain designs 
 Together with them die. 
 
 5 Then happy he, who Jacob's God 
 
 For his protector takes ; 
 Who still with well-plac'd hope the Lord 
 His constant refuge makes. 
 G The Lord, who made both heav'n and 
 earth, 
 And all that they contain, 
 Will never quit his steadfast truth, 
 Nor make" his promise vain. 
 
 7 The poor opprest, from all their wrongs 
 
 Are eas'd by his decree ; 
 He gives the hungry needful food, 
 And sets the pris'ners free. 
 
 8 By him the blind receive their sight, 
 
 The weak and fall'n he rears; 
 With kind regard and tender love 
 He for the righteous cares. 
 
 9 The strangers he preserves from harm, 
 
 The orphan kindly treats, 
 Defends the widow, and the wiles 
 Of wicked men defeats. 
 
 10 The God that does in Sion dwell 
 Is our eternal King : 
 
 From age to age his reign endures ; 
 Let all his praises sing. 
 
 PSALM CXLVII. 
 
 O p 
 
 For pleasant, good, and comely 'tis 
 To praise his holv Name. 
 2 His holy city God will build, 
 
 Though levell'd with the ground ; 
 Bring back his people, though dispers'd 
 Through all the nations round. 
 3, 4 He kindly heals the broken hearts, 
 And all their wounds doth close; 
 He tells the number of the stars, 
 Their sev'ral names he knows. 
 5, 6 Great is the Lord, and great his pow'r, 
 His wisdom has no bound ; 
 The meek he raises, but throws down 
 The wicked to the ground. 
 
 7 To God, the Lord, a hymn of praise 
 
 With grateful voices sing ; 
 To songs of triumph tune the harp, 
 And strike each warbling string. 
 
 8 Hecoversheav'n with clouds, and thence 
 
 Refreshing rain bestows; 
 Through him, on mountain-tops, the 
 grass 
 With wondrous plenty grows. 
 
 9 He savage beasts, that loosely range, 
 
 With timely food supplies : 
 He feeds the raven's tender brood, 
 And stops their hungry cries. 
 
 10 He values not the warlike steed, 
 But does his strength disdain; 
 
 The nimble foot, that swiftly runs, 
 No prize from him can gain. 
 
 11 But he, to him that fears his Name, 
 His tender love extends; 
 
 To him that on his boundless grace 
 With steadfast hope depends. 
 12, 13 Let Sion and Jerusalem 
 To God their praise address; 
 Who fenc'd their gates with massy bars, 
 And does their children bless. 
 14, 15 Through all their borders he gives 
 peace, 
 With finest wheat they're fed; 
 He speaks the word, and what he wills 
 Is done as soon as said. 
 
 16 Large flakes of snow, like fleecy wool, 
 Descend at his command ; 
 
 And hoary frost, like ashes spread, 
 Is scatter'd o'er the land. 
 
 17 When, join'd to these, he does his hail 
 In little morsels break ; 
 
 Who can against his piercing cold 
 Secure defences make ? 
 
 18 He sends his word, which melts the ice; 
 He makes his wind to blow ; 
 
 And soon the streams, congeal'd before, 
 In plenteous currents flow. 
 
 19 By him his statutes and decrees 
 To Jacob's sons were shown ; 
 
 And still to Israel's chosen seed 
 His righteous laws are known. 
 
 20 No other nation this can boast, 
 Nor did he e'er afford 
 
 To heathen lands his oracles, 
 And knowledge of his word. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
PSALM ( XLV1II. GXLIX. CL. 
 
 PSALM ( XLVIII. 
 
 PSALM ( XLIX. 
 
 1 . 1 "V^P- l>oundless realms of joy, 
 1 tame, 
 
 1, 2 f\ PRAISE ye the Lord, 
 I / Prepare your glad voice, 
 Hi* praise m the great 
 
 ploy 
 kaOWt the»tarr. 
 
 your \ oi.es raise, 
 
 
 Yt cherubim 
 
 In our great Creator 
 
 .iphim, 
 To ling his praise. 
 3. 4 Thou moon, that rul'st the night, 
 
 Let 1 
 
 And children of sion 
 Be glad in their King. 
 
 ii. that guid'*t the day; 
 
 3i 4 Let them his great Name 
 
 Yeglitt'ring stars of light, 
 To him your homage pay. 
 
 Extol in the dance, 
 
 With timbrel and harp 
 
 Hit prii-i .!(.•< lare, 
 
 II i> pi 
 
 Ye heav'ns above, 
 
 Who always take* pleasure 
 
 And clouds that move 
 
 •its to advance, 
 
 In liquid air. 
 
 And with hi- salvation 
 
 It them adore the Lord, 
 
 The humble to bless. 
 
 And pniM hi* holy Name, 
 
 h glory adorn *d, 
 
 • ■pie shall sing 
 
 To God, who their beds 
 
 By whose Almighty word 
 
 They all from nothing came. 
 
 And all shall last 
 
 With safetv does shield; 
 
 From changes free; 
 
 Th< ir mouths fill'd with praises 
 
 His firm decree 
 
 Of him their great King; 
 Whilst a two-edgi 
 
 
 7, •': Let earth her tribute pav; 
 Praise him, ye dreadful whales, 
 And fish, that through the sea 
 
 ift with glitt'ring scales; 
 
 Their right hand shall wield. 
 
 7, :: Just vengeance to take 
 
 For inju 
 To punish those lands 
 
 Fire, hail, and snow, 
 
 For ruin design'd ; 
 
 And mistv air, 
 
 And wind's that, where 
 
 With chain*, as their captives, 
 To tie their kings fast, 
 
 He bids them, blow. 
 
 With fetters of iron 
 
 Bi 10 By hills and mountains, (all 
 
 Their nobles to bind. 
 
 In grateful concert join'd,) 
 
 v tall, 
 And trees for fruit design'd ; 
 By ev'ry beast, 
 And creeping thing, 
 And fowl of wing, 
 
 9 Thus shall thev make good. 
 When them they destroy, 
 The dreadful decree 
 
 Which God does proclaim: 
 Such honour and triumph 
 
 His Name be blest. 
 
 His saints shall enjoy; 
 
 11, 12 Let all of royal birth, 
 With those of humbler frame. 
 
 O therefore for ever 
 Exalt his great Name. 
 
 And judges of the earth, 
 
 
 His matchless praise proclaim. 
 
 PSALM CL. 
 
 In this design 
 
 Let youths with maids, 
 
 
 fv PRAISE the Lord in that blest place, 
 w From whence his goodness largely 
 
 And hoary heads 
 
 With children join. 
 
 Mows; 
 
 13 L'nited zeal be shown 
 
 Praise him in heav'n, where he his face 
 
 His wondrous fame to raise, 
 
 Unveil'd in perfect glory shows. 
 
 U bote glorious Name alone 
 Deserves our endless praise. 
 Earth"s utmost ends 
 
 2 Praise him for all the mighty acts 
 Which he in our behalf has done; 
 His Idndnesi thi- return exacts, 
 
 His pow'r obey; 
 
 With which our praise should equal 
 
 His glorious sway 
 
 run. 
 
 The sky transcend*. 
 
 3 Let the shrill trumpet's warlike voice 
 Make rocks and hills his praise re- 
 
 14 His chosen saints to grace, 
 
 He sets them up on high, 
 
 bound; 
 
 And favours Israel's race, 
 
 Praise him with harp's melodious noise, 
 
 Who still to him are uigh. 
 
 And gentle psalt'rys silver sound. 
 
 O therefore raise 
 
 4 Let virgin troops soft timbrels bring. 
 
 Your crateful voice. 
 
 And some with graceful motion dance; 
 
 And still rejoice 
 
 Let instruments of rarioui 
 
 The Lord to praise! 
 
 With organs join'd, his praise advance. 
 
5 Let them, who joyful hymns compose, 
 To cymbals set their songs of praise ; 
 Cymbals of common use, and those 
 That loudly sound on solemn days. 
 
 In just returns of praise employ : 
 Let ev'ry creature praise the Lord. 
 
 GLORIA PATRI. 
 
 I. Common Metre. 
 
 rO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 The God whom we adore, 
 
 II. As the 25th Psalm. 
 To God the Father, Son, 
 
 And Spirit, glory be ; 
 As 'twas, and is, and shall be so 
 To all eternity. 
 
 III. As the \00th Psalm. 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom earth and heav'n adore, 
 Be glory; as it was of old, 
 Is now, and shall be evermore. 
 IV. As Psalm 37, and 113. 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 The God whom heav'n's triumphant host 
 
 And suff'ring saints on earth adore, 
 Be glory ; as in ages past, 
 
 V. As the 148th Psalm. 
 To God the Father, Son, 
 
 And Spirit, ever blest, 
 Eternal Three in One, 
 
 All worship be addrest ; 
 
 As heretofore 
 
 It was, is now, 
 
 And shall be so 
 For evermore. 
 
 VI. As the U9th Psalm. 
 By angels in heav'n 
 
 Of ev'ry degree, 
 And saints upon earth, 
 All praise be addrest 
 To God in Three Persons, 
 
 One God ever blest; 
 
 As it has been, now is, 
 
 And always shall be. 
 
 VII. 
 
 To God, our benefactor, bring 
 
 The tribute of your praise; 
 Too small for an "Almighty King, 
 
 But all that we can raise. 
 Glory to Thee, bless'd Three in One, 
 
 The God whom we adore ; 
 As was, and is, and shall be done, 
 When time shall be no more 
 
 VIII. 
 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow ; 
 Praise him, all creatures here below; 
 Praise him above, angelick host, 
 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 
HYMN S. 
 
 FOR CHRI8TM \> DAY. 
 
 I. 
 
 HIGH let us swell our tuneful notes, < 
 And join th' angelick throng, 
 I-'or Utgdl no Midi low haw known, 
 
 T awake a cheerful song. 
 Good-will to sinful men is shown, 
 
 \iiii peace on earth ii given i 
 
 For, lot th' incarnate "siviour comes 
 
 With messages from hcav'n. 
 Justice and grace, with sweet accord, 
 
 His rising beams adorn ; 
 Let headi ami earth in concert join, 
 
 To us a Child is born. 
 Glory to God in highest strains, 
 
 Inhighest worlds be paid; 
 His glory by our lips proclaim'd, 
 
 And by our lives display'd. 
 When shall we reach those blissful realms 
 
 Where Christ exalted reigns; 
 And learn of the celestial choir 
 
 Their own immortal strains ? 
 
 II. 
 
 HARK, the herald-angels sing, 
 Glory to the new-lnirn King, 
 Peace on earth, and mercy mild, 
 God and sinners reconcil'd ! 
 Joyful all ye nations rise, 
 Join the triumph of the skies 
 Withth' angehek host proclaim, 
 Christ is born in Bethlehem. 
 
 Hark, the herald-angels sing, 
 
 Glory to the new-born King ! 
 Christ, by highest heav'n ador'd, 
 Christ the everlasting Lord, 
 Late in time behold him come, 
 Offspring of a virgin's womb: 
 Veil d in flesh the Godhead he. 
 Hail th' incarnate Deity: 
 Pleas'd as man with man appear, 
 Jesus our Immanuel here. 
 
 Hark, the herald-angels, &c 
 Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! 
 Hail the Sun of righteousness! 
 Light and life to all he brings, 
 Ris'n with healing in his wings. 
 Mild he lays his glory by, 
 Born that man no more may die; 
 Born to raise the sons of earth, 
 Born to give them second birth. 
 
 Hark, the herald-angels, <kc. 
 
 III. 
 SONG OF THE ANGELS. 
 Luke ii. It— I& 
 
 WHILE shepherds watch'd their flocks 
 by night, 
 All seated on the ground, 
 The angel of the Lord came down, 
 And glory 6hone around. 
 
 Fear not, said he, (for mightv dread 
 
 Had Mi/'d their troubled mind,) 
 Glad tidings of great joy I bring 
 
 To you and all mankind. 
 To you, in I)a\ id's town, this day 
 
 Is Ixirti of David's line 
 The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord ;— 
 
 And this shall be the sign : 
 The heavenly bain.' you there shall find 
 
 To human view display'd, 
 All meanly wrapt in swathing-bands, 
 
 And in a manger laid. 
 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith 
 
 Appear d a shining throng 
 Of angels, praising God, and thus 
 
 Address'd their joyful song: 
 All glory be to God on high, 
 
 And to the earth be peace; 
 Good-will henceforth from Heav'n to men 
 
 Begin, and never cease. 
 
 FOR LENT. 
 
 TlIK I.AMKSTATIoN OK v - 
 
 OLORD, turn not thy face from me, 
 Who lie in woeful state, 
 Lamenting all my sinful life 
 
 Before tny mercy -gate ; 
 A gate which opens wide to those 
 
 That do lament their sin : 
 Shut not that gate against me, Lord, 
 
 But let me enter in. 
 And call me not to strict account, 
 
 How I have sojourn'd here ; 
 For then my guilty conscience knows 
 
 How vile "I shallappear. 
 I need not to confess my life 
 
 To thee, who best can tell 
 What I hiive been, and what 1 am ; 
 
 I know thou know'st it well. 
 The circumstances of my crimes, 
 
 Their number and their kind, 
 Thou know'st them all ; and more, much 
 more 
 
 Than I can call to mind ; 
 Therefore, with tears, I come to beg 
 
 of my offended (;<k1, 
 For pardon, like a child that dreads 
 
 His angry parent's rod. 
 So come I to thy mercv-gate, 
 
 Where mercv doth abound, 
 Imploring pardon for my sin, 
 
 To heal my deadly wound. 
 O Lord, I need not to repeat 
 
 The comfort I would have ; 
 Thou know'st, <) Lord, before I ask, 
 
 The blessing I do cra\ e. 
 Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask, 
 - the total Mini : 
 j For mercv, Lord, is all my suit ; 
 
 Lord, let thy mercy come ! 
 
HYMNS. 
 
 FOR EASTER DAY. 
 First Hymn. 
 
 SINCE Christ, our passover, is slain 
 A sacrifice for all; 
 Let all with thankful hearts agree 
 
 To keep the festival : 
 Not with the leaven, as of old, 
 
 Of sin and malice fed ; 
 But with unfeign'd sincerity, 
 
 And truth's unleaven'd bread. 
 Christ, being rais'd by pow'r divine, 
 
 Andrescu'd from the grave, 
 Shall die no more ; death shall on him 
 
 No more dominion have. 
 For that he died, 'twas for our sins 
 
 He once vouchsaf 'd to die ; 
 But that he lives, he lives to God 
 
 For all eternity. 
 So count yourselves as dead to sin, 
 
 But graciously restor'd, 
 And made henceforth alive to God, 
 
 Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 Second Hymn. 
 
 CHRIST from the dead is rais'd, and 
 made 
 The first-fruits of the tomb; 
 For as by man came death, by man 
 
 Did resurrection come. 
 For as in Adam all mankind 
 
 Did guilt and death derive, 
 So by the righteousness of Christ 
 
 Shall all be made alive. 
 If then ye risen are with Christ, 
 
 Seek only how to get 
 The things that are above, where Christ 
 At God's right hand doth sit. 
 Third Hymn. 
 
 JESUS Christ is risen to-day, 
 Our triumphant holy day ; 
 Who did once, upon the cross, 
 Suffer to redeem our loss. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 Hymns of praise then let us sing 
 Unto Christ our heavenly King ; 
 Who endur'd the cross and grave, 
 Sinners to redeem and save. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 But the pains which he endur'd, 
 Our salvation hath procur'd; 
 Now above the sky he's King, 
 Where the angels ever sing. 
 
 Hallelujah. 
 
 FOR WHIT-SUNDAY. 
 
 Veni, Creator. 
 First Metre. 
 
 COME, Holy Ghost ; Creator, come, 
 And visit all the souls of thine : 
 Thou hast inspir'd our hearts with life ; 
 
 Inspire them now with life divine. 
 Thou art the Comforter, the gift 
 
 Of God most high ; the fire of love, 
 The everlasting spring of joy, 
 And holy unction from above. 
 
 Thy gifts are manifold ; thou writ'st 
 
 God's laws in ev'ry faithful heart ; 
 The promise of the Father, thou 
 
 Dost heav'nly eloquence impart. 
 I Enlighten our dark souls, till they 
 
 Thy love, thy heav'nly love embrace ; 
 And (since we are by nature frail) 
 
 Assist us with thy saving grace. 
 Drive far from us the mortal foe, 
 
 And grant us to have peace within ; 
 That, with thy light and guidance blest, 
 
 We may escape the snares of sin. 
 Teach us the Father to confess, 
 
 And Son, who from the grave reviv'd ; 
 And, with the Father and the Son, 
 
 Thee, Holy Ghost, from both deriv'd. 
 With thee, O Father, therefore, may 
 
 The Son, who was from death restor'd, 
 And sacred Comforter, One God, 
 
 To endless ages be ador'd ! 
 
 Second Metre. 
 
 COME, Holy Ghost ; Creator, come, 
 Inspire the souls of thine; 
 Till every heart which thou hast made 
 
 Is fill'd with grace divine. 
 Thou art the Comforter, the gift 
 
 Of God, and fire of love ; 
 The everlasting spring of joy, 
 
 And unction from above. x 
 Thy gifts are manifold, thou writ'st 
 
 God's laws in each true heart ; 
 The promise of the Father, thou 
 
 Dost heav'nly speech impart. 
 Enlighten our dark souls, till they 
 
 Thy sacred love embrace ; 
 Assist our minds, by nature frail, 
 
 With thy celestial grace. 
 Drive far from us the mortal foe, 
 
 And give us peace within ; 
 That by their guidance bless'd, we may 
 
 Escape the snares of sin. 
 Teach us the Father to confess, 
 
 And Son, from death reviv'd; 
 And, with them both, Thee, Holy Ghost, 
 
 Who art from both deriv'd. 
 With thee, O Father, therefore, may 
 
 The Son, from death restor'd, 
 And sacred Comforter, one Gody 
 
 Devoutly be ador'd : 
 As in all ages heretofore 
 
 Has constantly been done, 
 As now it is, and shall be so 
 
 When time his course has run. 
 
 FOUR HYMNS FOR THE 
 
 HOLY COMMUNION. 
 
 Hymn I. 
 
 MY God, and is thy table spread, 
 And doth thy cup with love o'erflow ? 
 Thither be all thy children led, 
 And let them all thy sweetness know. 
 
HYMNS. 
 
 I ft-ast, which Jesus makes, 
 it it ti banquet of his Bean and blood I 
 
 Thrice happy he who here partakes 
 
 Thai v :u red itTBawi i thai beei 'niy food, 
 
 Why arc Its dainties all in Vafal 
 
 Before unwilling bearti dlsplay*d I 
 fot you the \ Ictlm stain ' 
 
 \rc you forlii.l the children's bread ? 
 
 ' lei ttiv tabic houour*d be, 
 
 And furnlsh'd well with joyful guests; 
 Ami may each -"in nival li 
 
 • its sacred pled;'. 
 Let crowd! approach, with hearts pre- 
 
 Rar'd, 
 Inflam'd let all attend; 
 Nor, when we leave out Father's board, 
 
 The pleasure or the profit end. 
 Ke\ |ve thy d> Ing i burches, Lord* 
 
 And bid our droophlg graces live; 
 \nd more, that energy aflbrd, 
 A Saviour*! blond alone can give. 
 
 HYMN II. 
 
 Out of the Revelation of v. John. 
 
 THOU, God, all glory, honour, pow'r, 
 Art worthy to r 
 Since all things by thy pow'r were made, 
 
 And by thy bounty live. 
 And worthy is the Lamb, all pow'r, 
 
 Honour, and wealth to gain. 
 <;i,>r> and strength; who for our sins 
 
 A sacrifice was slain. 
 All worthy thou, who hast redeem'd 
 
 And ransom'd us to God, 
 From c\'ry nation, ev'rv coast, 
 
 My thy most precious blood. 
 Blessing and honour, glory, pow'r, 
 
 By all in earth and heav'n, 
 To nim that sits upon the throne, 
 
 And to the Lamb, begiv'n. 
 
 1 1 VMS III. 
 
 Hnr/titloH. Chap. xix. 
 
 ALL ye who faithful servants are 
 Of our Almighty King, 
 Both high and low, and small and great, 
 
 His praise devoutly sing! 
 Let us rejoice and reiider thanks 
 
 To his most holy Name; 
 Rejoice, rejoice! tor now is come 
 
 The marriage of the Lamb. 
 His bride herself has ready made, 
 
 How pure and white her dress ! 
 Which is her saints' integrity, 
 
 And spotless holiness. 
 O therefore bless'd is even- one, 
 
 Who to the marriage- - 
 
 And holv supper of the Lamb, 
 
 Is made a welcome guest ! 
 Hymn IV. 
 The Thanktgivtng in thn Church 
 Communion S 
 
 TO God be glory, peace on earth, 
 To all mankind good-will ; 
 We bless, we praise, we worship thee, 
 And glorify thee still. 
 
 And thanks for thv great glorv give, 
 
 That Oils our souls with light; 
 O Lord ! Ood I heav'nly King! the God 
 
 And Father of all might. 
 And thou, begotten Son of God, 
 
 Before all time begun; 
 o Jesu Christ I God, Lamb i I 
 
 The Father's on] 
 Have mercy, thou that tak'st the sins 
 
 Of all the world away ! 
 Have mercy, Saviour of mankind, 
 
 And hear us when we pray ! 
 O thou, who ritt'st at God's right hand, 
 
 I'pon the Father's throne. 
 
 Have mercy on us, Thou, o Christ, 
 
 Who art the Holv One! 
 Thou, Lord,- who "with the Holy Ghost, 
 
 Whom earth and heav'n I 
 In glory of the Father art 
 
 Most high for evermore. 
 
 TE DEUM LAUDAMU& 
 The Virei Port 
 
 OGOD, we praise thee, and confess 
 That thou the only Lord 
 And everlasting Father art, 
 
 Hy all the earth ador'd. 
 To thee all Angels cry aloud; 
 
 To thee the Powers on high, 
 Both Cherubim and Seraphim, 
 
 Continually do cry, 
 O holy, holy, holy Lord, 
 
 Whom heav'nly hosts obey; 
 The world is with the glory "fill'd 
 
 Of thy majestick ray. 
 Th' Apostles' glorious' company, 
 
 And Prophets crown'd with light, 
 With all the Martyrs' noble host, 
 
 Thy constant praise recite. 
 The holy Church throughout the world, 
 
 O Lord, confesses thee; 
 That thou eternal Father art, 
 
 Of boundless majesty. 
 Thy honour'd, true, and only Son, 
 
 And Holy Ghost the spring 
 Of never-ceasing joy : O Christ* 
 
 Of glory thou art'King. 
 The Father's everlasting Son, 
 
 Thou from on high didst come 
 To save mankind, and didst not then 
 
 Disdain the Virgin's womb. 
 And, having overcome the sting 
 
 Of death, thou opendst wide 
 The gates of heav'n to all, who firm 
 
 In thy belief abide. 
 
 / - . / Port 
 
 CROWN'D with the Father's glory, 
 thou 
 At God's right hand dost sit ; 
 Whence thou shait come to be our Judge, 
 
 To sentence or acquit. 
 O therefore save thy servants, Lord, 
 
 Whose souls to dearly cost : 
 
 Nor let the purchase of thv blood, 
 
 Thv precious blood, be lost. 
 
HYMNS. 
 
 We magnify thee day by day, 
 
 And ever worship thee : 
 Vouchsafe to keep us, Lord, this day 
 
 From sin and danger free. 
 Have mercy, mercy on us, Lord ! 
 
 To us thy grace extend ; 
 According as for mercy we 
 
 On thee alone depend ! 
 In thee I have repos'd my trust, 
 
 And ever shall do so ; 
 Preserve me then from ruin here, 
 
 And from eternal woe. 
 
 BENEDICTUS; 
 Or, The SONG of Zacharias, Luke i. 68. 
 
 NOW blest be Israel's Lord and God, 
 Whose mercy at our need 
 Has visited his people's grief, 
 
 And them from bondage freed ; 
 And rais'd in faithful David's house 
 
 Salvation, which of old, g 
 
 E'er since the world itself began, 
 
 His prophets had foretold. 
 To save us from our spiteful foes, 
 
 And keep his oath in mind, 
 Which he to Abr'am heretofore, 
 
 And to our fathers sign'd ; 
 That we, from fear and danger freed, 
 
 His temple may frequent ; 
 And all our days, as in his sight, 
 
 In holy life be spent. 
 And thou, O child, shalt then be call'd 
 
 God's prophet, to declare 
 His message, and before his face 
 
 His passage to prepare : 
 To give them light, who now in shades 
 
 Of night and death abide; 
 And in the way that leads to peace 
 
 Our footsteps safely guide. 
 
 MAGNIFICAT; 
 
 Or, The SONG of the Blessed Virgin, 
 
 Luke i. 46. 
 
 MY soul and spirit, fill'd with joy, 
 My God and Saviour praise, 
 Whose goodness did from poor estate 
 
 His humble handmaid raise. 
 Me bless'd of God, the God of pow'r, 
 
 All ages shall confess ; 
 Whose Name is holy, and whose love 
 
 His saints shall ever bless. 
 The proud, and all their vain designs, 
 
 He quickly did confound ; 
 He cast the mighty from their seat, 
 
 The meek and humble crown'd. 
 The hungry with good things were fill'd, 
 
 The rich with hunger pinxl ; 
 He sent his servant Israel help, 
 
 And call'd his love to mind ; 
 Which to our fathers heretofore 
 
 By oath he did ensure, 
 To Abr'am and his chosen seed 
 
 For ever to endure. 
 
 NUNC DIMITTIS; 
 Or, The SONG of Simeon, Luke ii. 29. 
 
 LORD, let thy servant now depart 
 Into thy promis'd rest, 
 Since my expecting eyes have been 
 
 With thy salvation blest : 
 Which till this time thy favour'd saints 
 
 And prophets only knew ; 
 Long since prepar'd, but now set forth 
 
 In all the people's view. 
 A light to shew the heathen world 
 
 The way to saving grace ; 
 But, O ! the light and glory both 
 
 Of Israel's chosen race. 
 
 THE CREED. 
 
 I STEADFASTLY believe in God, 
 The Father of all might ; 
 Who made this lower world, and all 
 
 The glorious worlds of light: 
 And I believe in Jesus Christ, 
 
 The everlasting Word ; 
 Th' Almighty Father's only Son, 
 
 And our most gracious Lord. 
 Conceiv'd by th' Holy Ghost, and of 
 
 The Virgin Mary born ; 
 By Pontius Pilate doom'd to bear 
 
 Most bitter pains and scorn ; 
 Was crucified, and for a time, 
 
 Both dead and buried lay ; 
 Descended into hell ; and rose 
 
 To life on the third day ; 
 Ascended up to heav'n ; and there 
 
 At God's right hand is plac'd ; 
 From whence he shall return to judge 
 
 The quick and dead at last. 
 I likewise firmly do believe, 
 
 O Holy Ghost, in thee ; 
 The holy universal Church, 
 
 And saints' community. 
 Forgiveness of repented sins, 
 
 (Through Christ, our sacrifice,) 
 The resurrection of the dead, 
 
 And life that never dies. 
 
 THE LORDS PRAYER. 
 
 First Metre. 
 
 OUR Father, who in heaven art, 
 Thy Name behallow'd in each heart. 
 Thy kingdom come: may we fulfil, 
 Who dwell on earth, thy heav'nly will, 
 With equal cheerfulness and love, 
 As saints and angels do above. 
 Give us this day our daily bread : 
 Us into nqitemptation lead : 
 But with thy grace preserve us still 
 From sin, and ev'ry thing that's ill; 
 For thine the kingdom, and the pow'r, 
 And glory are for evermore. 
 
Oi i< i ither. irho In bw art, 
 Ml hallow .1 be thy Name; 
 
 Thv kingdom come i thy will be done 
 Throughout thlsearthrj frame-, 
 
 Aa cheerfully m 'tis i>\ those 
 \\ ho dwell with thee on bJghi 
 
 Lotd) let thy Ixiimty day by day 
 Our (tails 'food Ripply. 
 
 I c our enemies, 
 
 l in perdon, Lord, ere nave; 
 Into temptation lead ui not, 
 
 Hut us from evil save. 
 For kingdom, pow*r ( end glory, all 
 
 Belong. Lord, tO thee; 
 
 Thine from eternity they were, 
 Ami thine >hall ever be. 
 
 THE TEN COMMANDMENTS. 
 
 (V 
 
 Thv Lord and onlv God am I, 
 
 Who with almighty hand 
 From Egypt's land, and from the house 
 
 Of bondage set thee free: 
 And therefore, Israel, thou shalt have 
 
 No other God but me. 
 Thou >halt no graven image make, 
 
 Nor likeness shalt thou feign, 
 Of any thing that heav'n or earth, 
 
 Or wm'ry deeps contain. 
 Thou ihalt not bow thyself to them, 
 
 Nor outward worship pay ; 
 Much lc ss shalt thou, in heart, adore, 
 
 And to BO idol pray. 
 For I thy God, a jealous God, 
 
 The father's sin < 
 To third and fourth descent of all 
 
 Who are my enemies : 
 Hut mercy do' to thousands show, 
 
 And bounteously repay 
 All those who me sincerely love, 
 
 And my commands obey. 
 The sacred Name of God, thy Lord, 
 
 Thou never shalt profane, 
 For (.od will them not guiltless hold 
 
 Who take His Name m vain. 
 Reme m ber thou the sablmth-day 
 
 To keep with holv care; 
 six days to labour tliou shalt take, 
 
 To finish each affair: 
 But God, thy Lord, the seventh day 
 
 His sabbath did ordain, 
 In which thou shalt from ev'ry kind 
 
 Of worldly work refrain. 
 Thyself, thy children, servants, then 
 
 From labour shall be free, 
 
 For God thy Lord, the solemn space 
 
 Hut rested on the seventh day, 
 \\ hich for that cause he blest, 
 
 Bed it to be kept 
 
 A day of holy rest. 
 Honour thy parents that thou may'st 
 
 Both long and happy live, 
 In that blest land which (iod, thy Lord, 
 
 Did for thy dwell, i 
 From murder; from adultery ; 
 
 And theft thou shalt forbear: 
 Nor falsely shalt in any < ase 
 
 Against thy neighbour swear. 
 Thou shalt not covet house or wife, 
 
 Or man, or maid of his, 
 Or ox, or ass, or aught whereof 
 
 He rightful owner is. 
 Have mercy therefore on us, Lord, 
 
 And all our hearts incline 
 With diligence and care to keep 
 
 These righteous laws of Thine. 
 
 MORNING HYMN. 
 
 AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun 
 . Thy daily sta^e of duty run; 
 Shake off dull sloth, and early rise 
 To pay thy morning sacrifice. 
 Redeem thy mispent moments past, 
 And live this day as if thv last; 
 Thy talents to improve take care; 
 For the great day thyself prepare. 
 Let all thy converse be sincere, 
 Thy conscience as the noon-day clear; 
 For God's all-seeing eve surveys 
 Thy secret thoughts, thy works and ways. 
 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, 
 And with the angels Deal thy part; 
 Who all night long unwearied sing 
 High glory to th' eternal King ! 
 
 EVENING HYMN. 
 
 GLORY to thee, my God, this night, 
 For all the blessings of the light ; 
 Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, 
 Beneath thy own Almighty wings! 
 Forgive me, Lord, for thy deal Soli, 
 The ill that I this day have done; 
 That, with the world, myself, and thee, 
 I, ere 1 sleep, at peace may be. 
 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
 The crave as little as my bed ; 
 Teach me to die, that so I may 
 Rise glorious at the awful day. 
 O let my SOU] on tine repose ! 
 And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close: 
 Sleep, that shall me more \ ig'rous make, 
 To serve my God, when I I 
 If in the night I sleepless lie, 
 My soul with heav'nly thoughts supply ; 
 Let no ill dreams disturb n 
 No powers of darkness me liiolebt. 
 
ALPHABETICAL TABLE, 
 
 SHEWING HOW TO FIND EACH PSALM BY ITS BEGINNING. 
 
 AGAINST all those that strive ... 35 
 As pants the hart for cooling ... 42 
 At length, by certain proofs, 'tis plain 73 
 
 B 
 
 Behold, O God, how heathen hosts . . 79 
 Bless God, my soul; thou, Lord, . . . 104 
 Bless God, ye servants that attend. . . 134 
 
 Defend me, Lord, from shame 31 
 
 Do thou, God, in mercy help .... 56 
 
 Deliver me, O Lord my God 59 
 
 F 
 For thee, God, our constant praise 65 
 
 From my youth up, may Israel say . 129 
 
 From lowest depths of woe 130 
 
 For ever bless'd be God the Lord ... 144 
 
 G 
 
 God is our refuge in distress 46 
 
 Give ear, thou Judge of all the earth 55 
 
 God in the great assembly stands ... 82 
 God's temple crowns the holy mount 87 
 
 H 
 
 How blest is he who ne'er consents . . 1 
 
 How many, Lord, of late are grown . 3 
 
 How long wilt thou forget me, Lord 13 
 
 He's blest whose sins have pardon . . 32 
 
 Happy the man whose tender care . . 41 
 
 Have mercy, Lord, on me 51 
 
 Hear, my people ; to my law .... 78 
 
 Hold not thy peace, O Lord our God 83 
 
 He that has God his guardian made . 91 
 
 How good and pleasant must it be . . 92 
 
 How blest are they who always keep 1 19 
 
 Had not the Lord, may Israel say . . 124 
 
 How vast must their advantage be . . 133 
 
 Judge me, Lord, for I the paths . . 
 
 I'll celebrate thy praises, Lord 
 
 I waited meekly tor the Lord 
 
 Just Judge of heav'n, against my foes 
 In vain, man of lawless might . . . 
 In thee I put my steadfast trust .... 
 In Judah the Almighty's known .... 
 Jehovah reigns, let all the earth .... 
 Jehovah reigns, let therefore all ... . 
 In deep distress I oft have cried . . . . 1 
 
 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint 5 
 
 Lord, who's the happy man that may 15 
 
 Let all the just to God with joy .... 33 
 
 Let all the list'ning world attend ... 49 
 
 Lord, save me, for thy glorious name 54 
 
 Lord, hear my cry, regard my prayer 61 
 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint 64 
 
 Let all the lands with shouts of joy . 66 
 
 Let God, the God of battle, rise .... 68 
 
 Lord, let thy just decrees the king . . 72 
 
 Lord, thou hast granted to thy land . 85 
 
 Lord, not to us, we claim no share . . 115 
 
 Let David, Lord, a constant place . . 132 
 
 Lord, hear my pray'r, and to my cry 143 
 
 M 
 
 My God, my God, why leav'st thou . 22 
 
 My soul for help on God relies . . . 
 My soul, inspir'd with sacred love . 
 My soul with grateful thoughts of . 
 
 No change of time shall ever shock . 18 
 
 O Lord, that art my righteous Judge 
 Lord my God, since I have plac'd . 
 O thou, to whom all creatures bow . . 
 Lord, my rock, to thee I cry .... 
 O Lord, our fathers oft have told . . . 
 all ye people, clap your hands . . . 
 O God, who hast our troops dispers'd 
 O God, my gracious God, to thee . . . 
 O Lord, to my relief draw near .... 
 O Israel's Shepherd, Joseph's Guide . 
 God of hosts, the mighty Lord . . . 
 Lord, the Saviour and defence . . . 
 God, to whom revenge belongs . . . 
 come, loud anthems let us sing. . . 
 Of mercy's never-failing spring . . . . 1 
 O render thanks, and bless the Lord 1 
 
 O render thanks to God above 1 
 
 God, my heart is fully bent 1 
 
 God, whose former mercies make . 1 
 O praise the Lord, for he is good . . . 1 
 
 O 'twas a joyful sound to hear 1 
 
 On thee, who dwell'st above the skies 1 
 O Lord, I am not proud of heart . . . 1 
 O praise the Lord with one consent . 1 
 praise the Lord, and thou, my soul 1 
 
TABLE OF THE P8ALM& 
 
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 uu 
 
 
 the Lord with hymns of joy 
 
 
 To bless thy chosen race 
 
 • re the Laid . . . '. '. 
 
 14!» 
 
 <i<xl. we render 
 1 cried, who to my help . 
 
 the Lord m thai 1 
 
 IM 
 
 P 
 
 
 To God, our never-failing strength . . 81 
 To my complaint, Lord mv God 
 
 
 Protect DM fro: 
 
 16 
 
 air, 1 . . . 88 
 
 i the Lord ; our God to praise 
 
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 Thy mercies, Lord, shall be my u 
 'Jo (..»<i your grateful roil i 
 
 Proeerre me, Lord, from crafty foes. 
 
 14o 
 
 
 
 D unto my Lord thus ipelce 11" 
 
 B 
 
 
 That man i- Meet, who stands in awe 112 
 hill I lift mv eves l-'l 
 
 BaaoiVd to watch o'er all my ways. . 
 
 3y 
 
 
 
 The man is blest who fears the Lord 128 
 
 s 
 
 
 the mighty Lord 138 
 
 Since I have plac*d my tr 
 
 n 
 
 Thou. Lord, by strictest search hast , 188 
 
 I Lord .... 
 
 12 
 
 To thee, O Lord, my cries ascend ... l-ll 
 
 14 
 
 with mournful voice 142 
 
 N|x-ak. < ) m judges of the earth .... 
 
 58 
 
 Thee 111 extol, my God and King . . 145 
 
 from waves that roll 
 
 
 
 Sinn to the Lord a oew-ni 1 
 
 88 
 
 W 
 
 the Lord a new -made song . . 
 
 98 
 
 Wlth restless and ungovern'd rage . . 2 
 
 T 
 
 
 Whom should I ft-ar. since God tome 27 
 
 
 While I the Kind's loud | 
 
 Why hast thou east us oil. '.<>-•. 
 
 Thy dreadful anger, Lord 
 
 n 
 
 To celebrate thl 
 
 8 
 
 With glory clad, with strength arrav'd 83 
 
 Thy pretence why withdraw st thou . 
 
 16 
 
 With (me consent let all the earth . 166 
 
 To my just pin ind Sad complaint . 
 
 17 
 
 When I jMHir out mv soul in prav'r . 168 
 
 The h'eav'ns declare thy g 
 
 l!t 
 
 When Israel, by th' Almighty led. . . 114 
 
 With cheerful notes let all the earth . 11" 
 
 The Lord to thy request attend .... 
 
 
 The King. <> Lord, with - 
 
 The Lord himself, the mighty Lord . 
 
 21 
 
 Who pi 
 
 
 When S reealTd . . 126 
 
 This spacious earth is all the Lord's. 
 
 
 We build with tr 
 
 in whom I trust 
 
 
 When we, our wearied limbs to rot . 137 
 With my whole heart, my God and . 138 
 
 Through all the changing scenes of . 
 Though wicked men grow rich or . . 
 Thy Cbast'ning wrath. Lord 
 
 :w 
 
 
 
 3b 
 
 Y 
 
 The Lord, the only God, is great . . . 
 
 4H 
 
 
 The Lord hath spoke, the 
 
 56 
 
 Ye princes, that in might excel .... 2!» 
 
 The wicked fools must sure suppose . 
 
 53 
 
 Ye saints and servants of the Lord . . 113 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, to me extend .... 
 
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 Ye boundless realms of joy 148 
 
 HYMNS AT THE 
 
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 D OF THK PSALMS. 
 
 GLORIA PATRI. 
 
 
 MAGNIFICAT, or, The Song of the 
 
 HVMNs for CHRISTMAS HAY. 
 
 
 Blessed Yir^in. 
 
 HYMN for LENT. 
 
 
 nunc him: j ns Song of 
 
 HYMNS for 1 AMIR DAY. 
 
 
 
 HYMNS for WHIT SUNDAY. 
 
 
 THK CREED. 
 
 HYMNS for the HOLY COMMUNION. 
 
 THK LORD*8 PRAYER- (1st and 2nd 
 
 TK DEUM LAUDAMUS. (1st and 2nd 
 
 Metre i 
 
 
 
 THK TKN COMMAND!! 
 
 BENEDICTU8, or, The Song of Zaeha- 
 
 MORNING HYMN. 
 
 rias. 
 
 
 EVENING HYMN. 
 
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