FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BWiAai SCO ¥507 Section Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/dinmOOpatr THE METRE: Fitted to the Tunes ufed I N Parifh- Churches. ByjOHH PATRICK, D-D. Preacher to the Charter-honfe, London. Imprimatur* Sept. 30. 1691. R a . Barker, LONDON: Printed by J. H for the Executor I of Luke Meredith, and Sold by 5. and J. Sprint, B. dylmer, H. Bonwicke, IV* Rogers, C. B>'owe y T* Newhrougb, J. Nicholfon, T- Chapman* and P. Monckton, 1 706. A K EXPLICATION O F Some WORDS Of lefs Common life, For the Benefit of the Com- mon People. Words lefs common, | Their Signification. v A Cquired Aiidaciod) — Benignity- Celebrate- Climes — Congratulate- Defamation — Detrxclins;- Dijfufive - Wfftoff*-- err — £ vade fjCt ft - Fluid . OBtained. Sold, daring. Kindnefs, bounty* Mjlce renowned. Countries differing tl length of days. Give one joy. Di (credit. LefTening ones credit. Spreading wide. Difpeife, fcarter. Rails the v tl Bury. Efcp?. Pin forth, -2- Ignominy > Impetuous Infefl Invoke— An Explication of fome Words, &c. Difgrace. Hafty, violent* Annoy, moleft. Call upon. Meaner Eftate. Faulty, guilty. Bodies of round form. Places out of view. To reverence. Unfhapen matter. Bright, fhining. Aftonilhing. Petitioner. Matter of Difcourfe. To flander, defame. To remove, cany. Never ceifing. Not changing. Vm xk+uftid - . Never dra wn dry.' Lower Sphere - Obnoxious Orbs, Spheres Receffes- - — Revere . ■ » ■ - Rude Mafs <— Splendid Stupendous Suppliant— Thean f ■ Traduce- — Transfer Untefant > XJndeclining - — - Pfalm \ ( * ) Pfalm I. [ As the ioo Pfalm Tune. ] i T) Left is the Man, whofe vertuous fteps rx No wicked Counfels lead afide : -*-' Nor (lands in Sinners ways; nor fits Where God and Goodnefs men deride. z But on the Laws Divine his Love Is placd, his^oul's entire delight j On thefe his mind is fix'd by Day, On thefe his wakeful thoughts by night, 3 He like a Tree, from Living Streams Derives his Sap and kindly juice; His Leaves are ever frefh and green, His Branches timely Fruits produce. No crofs Events fha!! blaft his hopes, Nor fpoil the pleafures of his mind j 4 Whilft the ungodly are difpers'd Like Chaff, by every Stormy Wind. 5 Tho' Sinners here may pais for Saintis, And vile Hypocrilie for Grace ; Their Guilr, when iudg'd, will find no plea, Nor they among the Juft a place. 6 God will reward the Juft mens werJc, As he approves the ways they nead ; But the fmootfa paths of Sinners, down To Death and to Damnation lead. [ Another Metre, ] I TTE's Happy, whom no wicked mens n Lew cl Counfels lead afide : A 3 Nor 2> PSALM II. Nor ftands in Sinners ways, nor fits Where Scorners God deride. 3 But on God's Laws his Love is plac'd, His Soul's entire delight : On theft his Mind is fix'd by Day, On ihefe his thoughts by Night. 3 He's like a Tree, that from pure ftreams Draws Sap and kindly Juice : His Leaves are ever irefli and green, His Boughs fair Fruits produce. 4 No Events fhali blaft his hopes, norfpoil The pleafures of his Mind : WhiliY the Ungodly are like Chaff, Difpers'd by every wind. 5 Tho 3 Sinners here fliould pafs for Saints, Hypocrifie for Grace ; Guilty, when judg'd, they'll find no plea, Nor with the Juft a place. 6 God will Juft Men alone reward, Who approves the path they tread : But Sinners ways, tho 4 lmooth, to Death And' to Damnation lead. Pfalm II. i \ x 7H Y do the Heathen Nations rage, ▼ V And foolifh things furmife ? 2 Kings fet themfelves againft their God, Rulers his Chrift defpife. 3 Kis gentle Government their yoke, His Laws they count their chain ; Freedom they'll have without controul, No Bands {hall them reftrain. 4 But v PS ALM III. 3 4 But God above will (corn their rage, Their vain attempts deride; 5 His pow'r fhall fright them, and his wrath Vex their defeated Pride. 6 For all their fpighr, I'vefet my King Securely on his Throne : 7 And what I had decreed before, Proclaimed him now my Son, 8 This is the Birth-day of thy rule, Thy Sceptre 1 11 advance O'er all the Earth, the Gentiles give For thine Inheritance. 9 Thou with an Iron Rod fhalt bruife Their difobedient Neck ; Like brittle Potfherds, all their pow'rs Without refinance break. io Let the great Rulers of the World This greater Lord revere 3 H Serve him with chearful wiiiingnefs, And his difpleafure fear. 12 In low Submiflions to the Son, Your Happinefs do's lie : Then you are fafe, when he's well pleas'd ; When he's provok'd ye die. Pfalm III. WHat numbers, Lord, agaiafl: me rife,' And in my Troubles boafl 1 That fay my hopes in God are vain, 4 And my Condition loft? But, Lord, in thee Til glory (till, And on thy pow'r rely : A 4 Tbou 4 PSALM IV, Thou (halt defend me as a (hield, And life my head on high. 4 To thee in my diftrefs I cry'd, And thou from Heav'n didft hear: 5 Safely I flept without concern, And wak'd without all fear. 6 Tho J Thoufands of my Foes spnfpir'd, My courage fliould not fail ; Tho 3 they befieg d me, I fhould be Secur'd, or elfe prevail. 7 Arife andfave me, © my God, For thou haft heretofore Turnd back mine Enemies with flume, And broken all their pow'r. 8 Thofe whom the Lord do's Love and ovr n He ftill will blefs and fave ; Then let this Author of their good, Their chearful praifes have. Pfalm IV. i TTEar me, O Lord, the great fupport XT. Of mine integrity : Thou haft my former troubles eas'd, Now to my pray Vs draw nigh. 2 Fond men! that would my Glory ftain, My Government defpife ; How long will ye purfue vain hopes, And pleafe your felves with lies * 3 Know that the Lord fele&s a man That's Gedly, to advance : And when I feek his aid, will fend Timely Deliverance. 4 Sin PSALMV. 5 4 Sin not, but fear; let quiet thoughts In(lru6t and make you wife: 5 Join a pure heart with truft in God, As the beft Sacrifice. 9 Tho* many thro' diftruft for good To others fuccours fly ; Thou art our Hope ; Lord, caft on us A favourable Eye. 7 Thy Love more chears my heart, than theirs ■ Whofe Corn has wifh'd increafe $ Or when a happy vintage makes Their Wine o'et flow the prefs. 3 Down will I lie in Peace, and fleep Shall clofe my wearied Eyes : No fears difturb roe, whilft 1 know In God my Safety lies. Pfalm V. [As the ioo Pfalm.*} i T Ord hear my words, regard the Moans -L* And fighs>that from my forrows fpring: 2 Receive the Pray'rs, redrels the wrongs I fpread before my God and King. 3 Sluggifh defires will not procure The fpeedy fuccours I expeft: But timely help will come, when I Betimes my pray'r to God direft. 4 Sinners in profp'rous wickednefs By God abhorr'd, place their delight $ Excluded from his Favour here, Hereafter banifh'd from his Sight, A 5 O 6 PSALMV. O juft reward i for God to hate Thofe Fools who will not pra&ife good : 6 And thole at laft dellroy, who deal In lies, in treachery and blood, 7 But, Lord, may I the favour have Within thy Courts again t 'appear ; Before thy Prefence I'll fall down, And worfhip thee with holy fear. 8 Lead me in plain and righteous paths; 9 Left thofe that, like an open Grave, Wait for my fall, in falfe difguife, True pleafure in my ruin have. 10 Deftru&ion's their deferved doom ; Let their own Counfels make 'em fall; Crimes oft repeated, and beyond All hopes of Cure, for Vengeance calh ii Let all that love and truft in God,. Triumph in his protefring care. Thy favour, Lord, will fhield from harm, And bleffings for the juft prepare. \_Amther Metrc7± Ord hear the filent moans and fighs, That from my forrows ipring: 2 O clear my innocence, who appeal To thee my God and King. 3 As thou my voice, when I firft wake, Shalt hear, io I expeft Thy timely help, when I betimes My Piay'r to God direft. 4 The wicked works, that finners pleafr, Cannot be God's delight : Thefe L PSALM VI. 7 Thefe (hall b' excluded from his Love, 5 And banifh'd from his fight. 6 'Tis juft for God to hate thofe fools, That will not praftife good ; And thofe deftroy, who deal in lies, In treachery and blood. 7 But, Lord, may I the Favour have Within thy Courts t' appear ; Before thy Prefence I'll fall down, And worfhipjbee with fear. 8 Lead me in righteous Ways, left thofe That, like an open Grave, j Wait for my fall in falfe difguife, Joy in my ruin have. io Doom'd to deftru&ion, may their own Devices make them fall : Crimes multiply'd and beyond hopes Of cure, for Vengeance call. 1 1 Let all rejoice that love the Lord, And in his Goodnefs truft : 12 Whom God will blefs, and with his Love Both crown and fhield the juft. Pfalm VI. [ As the ioo Pfalm. ] i T Ord I can fuffer thy rebukes, L When thou with kindnefs doft chaftiffc But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear , O let not this againft me rife. 2 Pity my languishing Eftate ; And thofe perplexities I feel, 3 While crufhed by thy heavy hand 5 O let thy gentler touches heal. 4 Lord 8 PSALM VI. 4 Lord, for thy Goodnefs fake, return. And fave my Life, for in the Grave 5 None can remember thee, nor thou Thankful acknowledgments canft have. 6 See how I pafsmy weary Days In fighs and groans ; and when 'tis Night I drown my Bed and felf in tears : 7 My grief confumes and dims my fight. 8 Depart ye wicked Foes, your hopes Arc dafh'd \ for this my mournful Voice, Will bring God nearer to mine aid, When ye come flocking to rejoyce. 9 The Lord hath heard my pray V 5 and thofe io Who gap'd upon me as their prey, Will vex themfelves at their defeat, And m Confufion turn away. £ Another Metre, J t T Ord, I can well endure, when thou. JLj Doft kindly me chaftife ; But thy fierce wrath I- cannot bear; O let it never rife. a Pity my weak Eftate, and thofe Perplexities I feel, 3 While crufhed by thy hand, O let Thy gentler touches heal. 4 In mercy, Lord", return and fpare My Life** for in th$. Grave 5 None can remember, thee ; nor. thou. Cmlt chearful praiies have. 6 See how 1 pafsjny weary days^ in groans: and when 'tis Night, I J PSALM VII. 9 I drown my Bed and felt' in tears ; 7 My grief confumes ray fight. 8 Depart ye wicked Foes; your hopes Are dafh'd ; my mournful voice Will bring me help from God, when ye Come flocking to rejoyce, 9 The Lord hath heard my pray r, and thofe That gaped for a prey, 10 Vexed at their defeated hcpss, With flume fhall turn away; PfalmVIL I As the ioo Pfa/m] i r\ My good God, in.thee I truft, v-^ Save me from harm, as thou art \u&, z With Lion's rage mine Enemy, Will tear me, whilft no Saviour's nigh* 3 Bur, Lord, if e'er my guilty mind Has fuch iniquity defign'd ; 4 Or I with ill returns of fpite, My peaceful Neighbour did requite : If Tve notfav-d and fet him free, Who's now my caufelefs Enemy; 5 Then let him lay, as 'tis but juft, My Life and Honour in the Duft. 6 In Anger, arm'd with powV, arife To quell my raging Enemies : Great Judge! Tvlens carekfs Juftice here, Calls for thy Judgments more fevere. 7 Oppreffed People round thee waif, Till thou afcend thy Judgment Seat. 8 Cod io PSALM VIL 8 God equal Juftice will difpence ; Clear then my wronged Innocence^ 9 Make Malice and Injuftice ceafe, And fettle righteous Men in peace. God fees our thoughts and never can Be brib'd to favour unjuft Man. Part II. io God knows my heart to be fincere, And will be my Deliverer. 11 He will defend the righteous caufe, 'Gainft wicked men, who break his Laws: Whofe Punifliment tho* he delay, He's angry with them every day. 12 But when forbearance proves a let To their return, his Sword he'll whet. After fair warnings to repent, God's Bow's tor Execution bent. 13 Whence, 'tis decreed, he'll arrows flioot, Deadly to them that perfecute, 14 Forbear then further to defign Againft a Life will ruin thine : 15 Nor be at pains to dig a pit, Whenfure thy felf to fall in it. 16 So ftones with malice upward thrown, To break my head, may crufli thine own ;. And violent dealing prove, when bent, To others harm, thy punifliment. 17 Lord, in-thefejuft returns of thine, Thy faithfulnefs do's brightly fhine : And as thy Name oa high they raife, Shall be thefubje&pfnuy praife. 'O PSALMVIL ii [ Another Metre. ] My good God in thee I truft s Save me as thou art jaft. 2 My Life, when there's no Saviour near, A Lions rage will tear. 3 But, Lord, if e'er my guilty mind, Such wickednefs defign'd; 4 Or I with ill returns of Spite, My Neighbour did requite ; If I've not fav'd and fet him free Who is now mine Enemy : 5 Then let him lay, as 'tis but juft, Mine honour in the Duft. 6 In Anger arm'd with pow'r, arife To quell mine Enemies. Great Judge! mens carelefs Juftice here, Calls for thine more fevere. 7 Oppreffed People round do wait, Till this Judge take his Seat. 8 Impartial Juftice hell difpence ; Clear then mine Innocence. 9 Make malice and unjuftice ceafe, Settle juft men in peace. God fees our thoughts, and never can Favour unrighteous man. Part II. 10 God knows my heart fincere to be, And will deliver me: 1 1 He will defend my righteous caufe, 'Gainrt thofe who break his Laws. Whofe punifhment tho' he delay, He's angry every Day. n And 12 P'SALMVIU. 12 And if forborn they're wicked (till 5 His Sword he whets to kill. After fair warnings to repent, His Bow lies ready bent : 13 From whence he'll deadly arrows fhoot 'Gainft them that perfecute. 14 Againft my Life ceafe to defign, 'Twill only ruin thine r 15 Nor be at pains to dig a pit, When Cure to fall in ir. 16 So (tones thrown up to break my head, May crufh thine own inftead : And violent dealing prove, when bent T' hurt me, thy punifhment. 17 Lord, in thefe jaft returns of thine, Thy Truth do's brightly fhine ; And as thy Name on high they raife, Promote my Songs of Praife. Pfalra VIIL 1 ALL the Earth's praifes to thy Name , *** Its Greatnefs, Lord, declare : Heav'ns Luftre, by thy Glory, is Out-fhin'd in biightnefs far. 2 From the weak pow'rs of Babes, thou mak'ft Thy Vi&ories arife ; They ftill the Triumphs of thy Foes, And fhame thine Enemies. 3 When I to Heavn, thy glorious work, Raife mine admiring Eye 5 And there behold the Moon and Stars That beautifie the Sky. 4 Lend, PSALM IX. 13 4 Lord, what is Man, that he fhould have In thy kind thoughts a place ? Why doft thou thus advance and blefs His miferable Race i 5 Tho' lower than the Angels made, He wears a glorious Crown : 6 Thy Works below all ftoop to him, And him their Sov'reign own. 7 The Beafts that in the Paftures feed, Or in the Defarts lie \ 8 Fifties that move within the Seas, Or Fowls beneath the Sky : j Thefe are his Slaves, but let not Man Difown God's Government; Whofe pow'r do's rule the World, whofe Alone is excellent. (Name Pfalm IX. £ As the 100 Pfalm*'] ' I \\7Ith all my Soul I'll blefs the Lord, ▼ V And all his mighty works proclaim: 2 Ghdnefs and Joy fhall fill my heart, Whilft I fing praifes to his Name. 3 All my proud Foes did turn their back?, And fought their Safety in their flight; When they faw God ftand on our fide, They wounded fell, and perifli'd quite; 4 When I oppos'd my felf agaihft That daring Foe who God defy'd, He then maintain'd my Caufe, and gave An open Judgment on my fide* 5 The *4 fHALM IX. 5 The Heathens Infolence was check'd, When their tall Champion fell with ihame; Thou'ft put an everlafting blot Of Infamy upon their Name. 6 Then boaft no more proud Enemy, Our Countries Defolation ; What Cities thou wilt waft, and lay In ruin 'd heaps ; thefe hopes are gone. 7 Th' Eternal God, from Change fecure, Has plac'd his Throne in glorious Light : 8 When he appears to judge the World, His Sentence will be juft and right. 9 From him th' oppreft will find relief, He'll be their refuge in diftrefs : ip No good Man's Faith was ever fham'd, His- Pray V ne'er wanted good Succefs. Part II. li To God your chearful praifes fing, Who dwells in Sion y and proclaim What wonders he for us has done, That all may know and fear his Name. 12 He'll find out thofe that dare t'opprefs The Meek, and flay the Innocent : Whofe cries will quicken the approach Of their delayed punifhment. 13 By malice now reduc'd to (traits God's merciful regard I crave ; Who oft has fav'd me when I ftepp'd Upon the Threshold of the Grave. 14 Sions Aflemblies then (hall hear The Songs of my Deliverance \ And fiiJLM X. 15 And in the Triumphs of my Joy, Thy pow'r that fav'd me II! advance. 15 For all {hall fee, what in the End Thefe God-lefs Sinners true (hall find, By thf Arts for others ruin us'd, They their own Safety undermin'd. 16 God by the Judgments he infli&s, Declares his Righteoufnefs to all : They wh© Jay Trains to hurt the good, Set Traps t 9 occafion their own fall. 17 Yea Hell their final ruin waits, Who God and Juftice difregard : IS When poor mens wronged Patience Obtains lure reicue and reward. 19 Arife, O Lord, and interpofe To blaft the wicked's good Succefs 5 20 And by thy Terrours, make them feel They are but Men, and fo confefs. Pfalm X. [As the ioo Pfalm.'] 1 \/\7HY, Lord 7 doft thou fo far withdraw^ V V And hide rhy lelfin our diftre(s2 2 Now that the wicked with fuch rage And infolence the poor opprefs 2 3 Oh may their ill defigns, in which They boaft fo much, prove their own Who count the men of violence Happy, tho' God abhors them all. 4 Such is his Pride, he'll not enquire Whether there be a God or no j But 16 PSALMX. But carelefly concludes there's none, Or that he cares not what men do. 5 To do all mifchief is his work ; God's Judgments make him not forbear ; All Men he fets at naught, and looks On all his Foes below his fear. 6 He foolifhly prefumes, no Change Shall ever happen in his State, Nothing difturb his quiet reft, Nor any trouble be his fate* 7 Nothing's amifs that ferves his Ends ; He curies when he means to cheat : And hides the mifchief he defigns By Oaths of falfhood and deceit. 8 He lurks in fecret Coverts, where Travellers pafs without defence : Unfeen he fpies and murders thofo Whofe only arms are Innocence. $ Clofe as a Lron for his prey He waits, as cruel to devour j As Birds are drawn into the Nfet, He gets the poor into his powY.* Part II. io Harmlefs and innocent he feemrs By putting on a humble guife ; The poor man he intends to feize^ To his alTaults more open lies 1 1 He fanfies rhofe whom he dehgns. For ruin, are by God forgor, Or (hall not be relieved by + His pow ? r, becaufe he fees them notv 12 Stretch PSALM XT. 17 ix Stretch forth thy mighty Arm, Q Lord, And all thefe Bliiphemies confute ; Thus by thine help the poor will know, That God do's hear their humble Suit, 13 Why fhould the wicked thus infult, And God with ib much fcorn contemn? . And why, becaufe for born, conclude That God will never punifh them ? 14 Thou all their Villainies doft fee, And wilt their fpiteful rage requite : The poor that has no Friend, commits Himfelf to thee, to do him right. 15 Break thou the powYof evil Men, Whoftrive injuftice to maintain ; Search and avenge their wickednefe, Till nought that can do harm remain. 16 Thou art the fame Almighty Lord, Whofe Kingdom fhall for ever (land ; WhofepowV has heretofore expell'd The Heathen Nations from this Land. 17 Thou, Lord, haft oft th* affli&ed heard When they to thee have made complaint ; Thou wilt difpofe their hearts to wait Meekly on thee, and Audience grant. 18 Thou wilt affert the poor mens rights, And from their proud Oppreffors tree ; That Tyrants, fprung out of the Earth, Their Terror may no longer be. Pfalm XL 1 y Trufl: in God, why fhould I then I By thofe ditcourag'd le, Who i§ PSALM XL Who bid me like a frighted Bird, Unto the Mountains flee. 2 For crafty Foes my ruin wait, Have ready bent their Bow ; * If the Foundations be deftroy'd, What can the Righteous do? 4 God in his San&uary dwells, Heav'n is his glorious Throne, From whence he views the Sons of Men, And judges every one. 5 When he examines righteous Men, He do's their works approve : Such as are wicked and unjuft, His Soul can never love. 6 Snares fhall befal them, and for thefe This mixture is made up ; Fire, brimftone, and tempeftuous ftorms, The Portion of their cup. 7 (Sod, who himfelf is righteous, does In nghteoufnefs delight, And ftill will favour and protect The Man that is upright. Pfklm xir. [As the ioo Pfalm.1 I'.TF thou, n Lord, doft not rife and help, 1 Goodnefs from Earth will fly away ; And faithful Men will hardly find A place if thou much longer flay. 2 Diffimulation credit gains, They're counted wife that acft a part : Who' tho 3 their words arefmooth and fair, intend no kindnefs in their heart. 2 God PSAL-MXa. 19 3 God will bafe Flatterers deftroy, And their deceitful Arts will fhame ; Whofe pride no vengeance fears from God, And count Religion but a Name. 4 Pow'r is their Juftice, whofe defefite By fraud and falfhood they fupply 1 And plead for their injurious Tongues An uncontrouled Liberty. j But God, who hears the poor mans fighs, And groans of fuch as are oppreft ; At length will vindicate their caufe, And raife his pow'r to give them reft, 6 Go&s words frorn all deceit are pure, His faithfulnefs has ofr b^en try d $ Refined Silver's not fo free From drofs, tho' feven times purify 'd- 7 Thy promifes (hall never fail 5 Thou, Lordjfhair keep the Jultfom harm; 8 Tho' when the vitait Men have pow'r, The wicked every where will iwarm. £ Another Metre. ~\ 1 T Ord, if thou doftnot come and help, m~j Goodnefs will fly away; And faithful Men Will find no place, If thou much longer ltay. 1 DiffimulationcrcGir gains, They're wife that act a part; Who tho' their words are irnooth, intend No kindnefs in their, heart. 3 God will, .bafe Flatterers deftroy, Aad'their vile Arts will fhame ; Who 20 PSALM XIIL Who fear not Gods Revenge, and count Religion but a Name, 4 PowV is their Juftice, whofe defe&s By falfliood they fupply 5 And plead for their injurious Tongues Unbounded Liberty. 5 But God that bears the Sighs and Groans Of fuch as are oppreft : Will vindicate their caufe, and raife His pow'r to give them reft. £ Gods words from all deceit are free, His Truth has oft been try'd : Silver is not fo free from drofs, Tho Seven times purify 'd. 7 Thy promife, Lord, fhall never fail To keep the juft from harm : t Tho* when the vile have pow'r, bad men On every fide will fwarm« Pfalm XIIL [As the looPpilm.'] 1 TTOW long fhall I complain, like one ll Whom God do's never think upon? Can I, whilft thou thy face doft hide, Still wait and pray, and' be deny s d? 2 O how fhall It'a Calm reduce My thoughts, whofe forrows have no truce: How long fhall my exalted Foe Triumph whilft Pm deprefs'd fo low ? 3 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, Before my Death conclude my grief > And PSALM XIIL 21 And by thy favour diflipate The darknefs of my gloomy State, 4 Elfe mine infulting Enemies Will boaft aloud their Viftories ; And whilft to Heav'n in vain I call, Proclaim their Joys to fee me fall. 5 But, Lord, whate'er my Fears fuggeft. Or Foes devife, thou art my reft : Thy Mercy fhall my hopes advance To Joys, in my deliverance. *6 My well-tun'd heart fhall alfo raife My Voice to chearful Songs of praife : Whofe kindnefs, I can do no left, So largely bleft, than ever blefs. [ Another Metre 2 i OOVV long fhall I complain, like one J—* Whom God ne'r thinks upon ? Can I, whilft thou thy face doft hide, Still wait, and be deny'd > 2 How to a Calm my thoughts reduce, Whofe Jbrrows have no truce ? But hear the Triumphs of my Foe Rais'd higb, whilft I'm brought low. 3 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief ; Before death ends my grief; And by thy Favour diflTipate - The Fears of this dark State. 4 Elfe mine infulting Enemies Will boaft their Vi&ories: And whilft to Heav n in vain I call, Rqoyortofee me Jail. B 5 But »i P SA LMXIII, XIV. 5 But when my Fears fad things fuggeft, - By truft in God I've reft : He will my hope to Joys advance, In my Deliverance. 6 My well-tun'd heart my voice {hall raife To chearful Songs of Praife : Whofe kindnefs, I can do no left, So largely bieft, than blefi. Pfalm XIV. [ As the ioo Pfalm. ] _- 1 nrUE Fools believe there is no God A Who minds th° Affairs of men below ^ For tho' they fpeak it not aloud, They live as if they thought it fo. Their Principles are all corrupt, Hateful and vile their aftions are : They're only skilful to do ill, But from all good eftranged far. 2 God from his Glorious Throne above, Lookd down and took a ftrift Survey, What Men did feek and know the Lord, And did his juft Commands obey. 3 He found them all degenerate, With loathfome wickednefs o'ergrown { None truly pioas were, and juft, Or pra&is'd goodnefs, no not one* 4 Tisftrange they fhould without remorfe, Like Bread thy People thus devour $ Vet neither own thee by their pray'rs, Nor dread the Vengeance of thy Pow'r. 5 Foi PSALMXW. 25 5 For all their Confidence and Pride, Terrors fhall feize them unawares, When God appears to help the Juft, And punifhment for thefe prepares* 6 You now deride their truft in God : 7 But when from Bondage he fhall bring Salvation to his people, then, You fhall be lad, and they fhall fing. [ Another Metre. ] 1 TTOoIs in their hearts have faid, no God JT Do's mind th' affairs below , For tho' they fpeak it not alcud, They live as if 'twere fo. Their Principles are all corrupt, Their anions hateful are : They're skilful only to do ill, From good eftranged fan 2 God from his Throne above Iook'd down, And took a ftri6l Survey, What men did feek and know the Lord, And his juft Laws obey. 3 He found them all degenerate, With loathfome fins o'ergrown , What was religious, juft and good, None pra&is'd, no not one. 4 Strange ! that they fhould without remorfe, Like Bread the poor devour; Yet neither own thee by their pray'rs, Nor dread thy mighty pow'r. 5 For all their Confidence, ftrange fears Shall feize them unawares : B 2 When 24 PSALM XV. When God do's help the juft, for thefe >Due Vengeance he prepares. 6 You now deride their truft in God, But when his pow'r fhall bring Salvation to his people, then You il figh, and they fhall fing. Pfalm XV. i T Ord, let me know that happy man -L Whom thou fo weil doft love : That he may praife thee here below, And dwell with thee above. 2 Tis he, whofe Life is free from blame, Whofe Works are right and juft^ Whole heart and words are true, and whom One may fecurely truft. ^ His Neighbour's Name he never wounds By a detrafting Tongue: Nor in his Infamy delights \ Much Iefs would do him wrong. 4 Vile men and their lewd pra&ices, His vertuous Soul do's loath \ But {hews tofuch as fear the Lord, Kindnefs and Honour both. Who do's not break his Oath, when he To his own damage fwears *, But his ftri£l Vertue far before His Intereft preferrs. „5 Who hates Exa&ion and rejects Bribes to betray the Juft : This man fha!I ne'er be mov'd, but miy in God fecurely cruir. FUlml PSALM XVI. 25 Pfalm XVI. i pReferve roe, Lord, in this Diftrefs, 1 Who truft in thee alone: 2 My Soul, which owns thee for my God, Knows thus I've always done. Not that my Goodnefs can dderve, Much left thy Love requite: 3 Thy Saints fhall feel its good effaSs, Who are my Soul's delight. Thofe, who m Vertue do excel, In all my goods fhall {hare: 4 Let other? multiply their woes, Who fond of Idols are. By bloody offerings to &I(e Gods My hands I'll .not defile; I hate to mention, more tafwcar By Names that are fo vile. 5 God is my Portion, all my good From his rich Mercy flows ; And his good providence fee u res The bleffings he beftows. 6 I envy not the great man's Srate, Nor pine to fee his Store ; ' With what I have I'm pleated much, With what I hope for, more. 7 rllblefs the Lord, ev'n when he makes Troubles mine Exercife; Thofe fad and folitary thoughts Inftruft and make me wife. 8 When God is prefent to my Mind. My fears are over-blown ; B 3 When 26 PSALM XVIL When he ftands by me with 4iis Aid, No pow'r fhall catt me down. 9 Therefore my heart and tongue rejoyce, In him my Flefh fhall truft: 10 Thou wilt not leave my Soul in Hell, Nor Body in the Duft. 1 1 The Path of Life they both fhall find, And in thy Prefence taft Pleafures to full Perfeftion grown, And Joys that ever laft. Pfalm XVIL [ As the ioo Pfalm.] i X^Alfcly accused, to thee I fly, -T Hear, O thou righteous Judge,my cry ; And let my Pray'r thy Audience gain, That goes not out of Lips that feign. 2 In favour of me Sentence pafs, Who know ft the right of every cafe. 3 Thou'fearcheft _every thought of mine And, when retir'd, whatldelign. Like Gold, when in the furnace try'd, In me thou ft no bafe Mixture fpy'd ; And my firm purpofe ftill fhall be, To make my words and thoughts agree. 4 I've not, when tempted, fteer'd my courfe By common pra&ice of the worfe; Thy word reftrains me from defence - Procured by Acts of Violence. 5 Let nothing make me to decline Thofe fafe and blefled paths of thine. 6 Truft PSALM XVFT. 27 6 Trufting my God will not deny To right my caufe, to him I cry. 7 Thy kindnefs will the more appear, Preferving me when danger's near: Whofe pow'r is wont to interpofe, To fave the Righteous from their foes,- ' Part II. 8 Preferveme with that tender care To th' apple of our Eye we bear : Afford fuch fafety to the good, As the Hen's wings do to her brood. 9 Now Lord fecure me in diftrefs, From wicked men who me opprefs : From foes for cruelty renown'd, Who to deftroy befct me round, io Fullftuflfc with\Vealth,and fvvoln with pride Their Mouths in boafting open wide: 1 1 And now we're brought into a Streighr, With poring Looks our ruin wait. 12 No Lion's greedier for his prey, Nor young ones clofer lurk than rhey. 13 Arife, Q Lord, defeat and caft Them down, who to my ruin haft. The wicked's fcvord may wound me fore, But fave me from its killing pow'r. 14 From men prepared with ftrength and skill If God give leave to do all ill. Whofe minds the World do'slo bewitch, Their only care is to be rich, And leave to their Pofterity Th* unfpent remainder, when they die. B 4 i 5 To iS PSALM XVIIL 15 To me tho s poor, but innocent, Thyprefent favour gives content ; Who {hall all fatisfaction gain, When I awake with thee to reign. Pfalm XVIIL £ As the ico Pfalm* ~| 1 'T All my Love on thee beftow, I To whom my Safety, Lord, I owe, 2 To God, as to a Rock or Fort, I for Security refort: He faves me from mine Enemies; On God, my Strength, my hope relies : No Buckler can defend (o well, Nor horn afiailing force repel. A Tcw'r fo high no violence Can reach me there, or force me thence^ 3 His praife Til fing, his aid implore, So /hail my foes triumph no more. 4 When deadly toils and nets prepar'd, 5 Kad jud furprizd me and infnar'd; When a mad root fweli'd like a Flood, . And feem'd too great to be withftood : 6 My Cries in this diftrefs did move Gcd's pity, being heard above: 7 Who by a dreadful ftorm that rofe, Declar'd his wrath againft my foes. This- made the very Earth to quake, And th J hills from their foundations {hake: § Nothing was feen butfmoak and flame, Whence burning coals among them came. 9 The PSALM XVIII. 29 9 Ttie Heavens did bow when he came down > Under his feet thick clouds were thrown. 10 A Cherubin his Chariot wasr Winds joyn'd their wings more fwift topafs, 1 1 Darknefs his fecret Glories fhrowds, With watry vapours and thick clouds : 12 Th* inclofed fplendors break through all, Then Coals of Fire and Hailftones fall. Part II. 13 God's thundering voice was heard aloud, Hailftones and flames broke from the cloud : 14 His lightnings in their faces flaih'd, Thefe Darts difpers'd them all abafh'd, 15 Evn th' Earth was torn and cleft (o deep, One to th' Abyls below might peep. All this was at that wrathful blaft, Which, breathing flames, his Noftrils caft. 16 When dangers compafs'd me about Like drowning waves, he drew me out. 17 He oft my kind Deliverer was From foes, whofe ftrengrh did mine furpafs. 18 Surprizd and weak, I'd been their prey, Had not ^he Lord, my prop and (lay, 19 When brought co (traits, my Liberty Rdtor'd, btcaufe he loved me. 20 He did my righteous caufe regard, And mine Int^rity reward ; 31 For his prefer ibtd way I took, Nor wickedly my God forfbok- 22 His Pr-cepts were my Rule and Guide, Nor, as I pleas'd, were bid aiide ; B 5 F6r 30 PSALM XVIIL 23 For fufferings I rather chofe, Than mine Integrity to lofe. I felt th' injuftice of their hate, Whofe wrongs I would not imitate : Their fins when I could not prevent) I kept my feif (till innocent. 24 Tho' eharg'd with fouled crimes I've been, I'll bear't fince God accounts me clean : It's he my righteous Caufe regards, And mine Integrity rewards. Part III. 25 God's Mercy they fliall ever find 3 Who have been merciful and kind. 2,6 He'il to the upright and the pure, Juftice and Faithtu!nefs fecure. Him that to crooked ways inclines, Heli crofs and ruin his deilgns. 27 God with deliverance will crown Th* affliCled and the proud bring down. 28 He makes my dimmer Lamp burn bright , Turns my dark ftate to joy and light. 2,9 A Troop of foes before me fells; By him I fcaie their higheft walls. 30 God's dealings equal are and juftj His word fo try'd, none need diftruft ; He as afhield will thofe defend, Who with firm faith on him depend. 31 What God among the Heavnly PowVs, Or Rock for fafety, is like ours ? 32 Courage he gives, when danger's nigh, And clears my way to Viftory. 35 By PS ALMXVlll 31 33* By him my foes, with fwifteft pace, O'er hi^h and cragged hills, I chafe. 34 He skill in Arms on me beftows, And ({rength ro break the ftrongeft bows. 35 When numbers would have made me yield, He interposal his faving fhield : His hand upheld me, and I grew Great and victorious with a few. 36 He enlarged my fteps on every fide, And fufler'd not my feet to Aide. 37 My foes put to a fhameful flight, I chas'd, till I deliroy'd them quite. 38 The wounded their hard htQ deplore,. And could renew the fight no more : The proud that bore their head fo high, Now at my feet all proftrate lie. Part IV. 39 Thee, Lord, I own and ever blefs, Both for my Courage and Succefs: 40 That thofe who hate me to my will Submit their necks, to fave or kill. 41 They cry'd for aid, but none was near 5 Men could not help, God would not hear.'* 42 Like dull, that here and there is blown* They fled, like dirt I trod them down. 43 By thee my peoples ftrifes all eea(e, In me thev all unire in peace : Ev'n Heathens own me for their King, And unknown Nations tribute bring. 44 The mention of my conqu'rin^ Name Such terrour ftrikes, as makes tm tame: TJi 22 PS ALU XIX. They fefgn old grudges to forget, Offer their fervice and fubmit. 45 Like withered leaves the Aliens fade, Their courage daunted and difmay'd, Forth from their holds and holes they creep; To yeild up what they dare not keep* 46 Praib'd be the Living Lord, from whom My Succours and Salvation come. 47 With vengeance he my foes purfues, And Nations to my Rules fubdues, 48 He favM me from mine Enemies, And made me to a Throne arife 5 Was my deliverer and defence, Fsom the known man of violence. 49 Heathens {hall hear me loudly fing, 50 How ftrangely God has fav'd his King r And rhe fame Mercies he has known, Shall to his feed be ever fhown.- Pfalm XIX. 1 HPHE Heav'ns, whole beauteous frame we X God's Skill and Pow'r proclaim : ( fee., 2 The Laws by which each day fucceeds The Night, declare the fame. 3 Thefe, tho 3 they have no voice like ours, Nor words to them belong : 4 Vet they exprefs to all t?ie World Thy praife, without a Tongue. 5 The Sun has there a glorious Tent: No Bridegroom fhews his face Ic cheatfui, and no Champion runs (b much ftrengYri his Race. 6 Forth, PSALM XIX. 33 6 Forth from the Eaftern Coaft he bends His courfe unto the Weft : All th' Earth rejoyces in his Light, And by his heat is bleft. 7 God's Law's a perfeft rule of Life, Our Errors this defcries ; Sinners to goodnels this converts, And makes the fimple wife. 8 To Reafon and our better pow'rs His juft Commands accord: # Their Joys are pure, and to the Soul Both Food and Light afford. Part II. 9 Thy fear, O Lord, can cleanfe our Souls, And keep rhem pure and bright : Thy Judgments are exaftly true, And altogether right. io More to be priz'd than Treafures, which Wirn fineft Gold are fill'd : ♦ Sweeter than Honey, and the drops From Honey-combs diftiU'd. 1 1 Thefe are my Monitors, to whom My profperous State 1 own ; And in obierving thefe (hall gain Rewards that are unknown. 12 But ali the failings of his Life What Man can call to mind ? Lord, let thefe faults thy pity move, And eafie pardon find. 23 The/ frail I am, let no bold crimes Enflave my Soul to (in: So fluli I blamekfs innocence Mountain, and peace within. 14 My 54 PSALM XX. 14 My Prayts and Praiies then fliall be A pleafing Sacrifice, To thee my God, in whom my ftrength, And my Salvation lies. Pfalm XX. [ As the 113 Pfalm ] 1 TTHE Lord to thy requefts give ear, A When Danger or Diftrefs is near. His mighty pow'r be thy defence. 2 And fince his San6tuary's plac'd In Sim with his pretence grac'd, Support and fend thee help from thence. 3 Pleased with th 5 Oblations thoudoft give, 4 May 'ft thou thy hearts defires receive. Thy great defigns all profptr ftill. - 5 We'll Trophies to God's Honour raife, Thy Triumphs fpread in Songs of Praife, When he fhall thy requefts fulfil. 6 Thou, Lord, wiltfave thy King, we're fure ? Thine aids his Conquefts will fecure, When thy right hand fhall interpofe : 7 Whilft others boafts their chariots force, The Strength or Numbers of their Horfe, We fet thy Name againft our Foes. 8 See how they're from their chariots thrown. They and their Horfes tumble down, And on their fall our Conquefts rife. 9 Lord everfave the King we pray, And no lefs in diftreflcs may God hear his pray'r, than he our cries; Plain PSALM XXT,XXIL 55 Pfalm XXL 1 f\ Lord, how joyful is the King, KJ With thy Salvation bleft! 2 Thou'ft given him his hearts defire, And granted his Requeft. 3 Prevented by thy wondrous Love* A fplendid Crown he wears : 4 The Lite he asked was prolonged 1° innumerable Years. 5 Ey thee preferv'd his Glory's great,. With Mijefty array'd. 6 By tbee he's ever highly bleft, And in thy favour glad. 7 The King do's on the Lord re*y, Whofe grace will make him ftand: 8 But thole that are thy foes, fliall know The Terror of thy hand. 9 Thy filming wrath fhall them devour, 10 And all their Seed root out ; 11 Repay the Miichief they defign'd But could not bring about. 12 Thefe fhall be made the mark, at which Thy killing Arrows aim: 13 Thus, Lord, exalt thy pow'r, and we Wili fing and praife thy Name. Pfalm XXII. 1 |\/pf God, my God,wnv thus withdrawn J.VX From me oppreis'd 'vi r h ^ riefj Why after loudeit Cries to thee, So far from my relief J 2 Tho' 56 PSALM XXII. 2 Jho I'm not heard, each day and night My Cries to thee can tell: 3 Yet God is holy, and remains ; The praife of IfraeL 4 Our Fathers found thy ready help, When they on thee rely'd : 5 Their hopes in thee were never fham'd, Nor fervent PrayVs deny'd." 6 But like a defpicable Worm, Not like a Man, I'm us'd; 7 Trod imder-foot, and thus in Scorn By vileft Men abus'd. 8 u To own and fave him, he believ'd " That God would now appear r <{ Let him deliver him, and fhow 11 That he to God is dear. 9 But from my Mother's womb, by thee At firft I was released ; I was thy Charge, when yet I hung Upon my Mother's Breaft. x io From my Infant Age, I have been caft Entirely on thy care ; And of thy loving kindnefs had, Lord, an unufual fhare. ii And now when other Succours fail, In this diftrefs appear : O do not thou withdraw thy felt, When trouble is fo near. 12 Thofe that befet me are like Bulls, Armed with rage and power : 13 No hungry Lion is more fierce, Or readier to devour. Pan PSALMTSXU. 37 Part II. 14 I'm weak as water, and my bones From one another ftart : As wax before the fire diffolves, So fails my fainting heart. 15 My Moiftures fo dry'd up, to move My tongue fcarce ftrength I have To tell my griefs; I feem like one Juft fitted for a Grave. 16 Mine Enemies like greedy Dogs, Round to inclofe me meet ; And with inhumane Cruelty Havepierc'd my Hands and Feet. 17 My flefh with grief confuted, my bones May all be told with eafe : This moves no pity; but their Eyes With this fad fight they pleafe. 18 My Garments they divide, and Lots ' Upon my vefture caft : 19 Lord, let thy pow'r now interpofe, And to my Succour haft. 20 Save from their Sword my Life,from what Their Malice elfe employs ; 2 1 Which like the Teeth, and Paws and Horns Of favage beafts deftroys. 22 To all my brethren I'll declare The greatnefs of thy Name 5 And in th* Aflemblies of thy Saints, Thy Goodnefs thus proclaim. 23 c< All ye that are of Jacob's Seed, a And Servants of the Lord ; 11 Lt him be glorify 'd and prais'd, %i And with due fear ador'd - 24 " He | 38 PSMLM XXIIL 24 OD is my Shepheard, who will fee vJ That all my wants be ftill fupply 'd ; 1 PSALMYXIU. 39 I fhall not be expos'd to wrong, Nor left to ftray without a guide. 2 The Paftures are both frefliand green, Where I have Eafe and fweet Repaft: The Streams are cool and quier, where I quench my thirft, and pleafe my tafto 3 His Comforts, which revive my Soul, Life's tedious journey pleafant make: And in the peaceful ways of Grace He leads me, for his Goodnefs lake. 4 Tho* I fhould walk where black defpair, And forrow caft a difmal fhade; Thy power an|d thy tender care Would chafe my fears and make me glad* 5 Thou fpread'ft my Table, where my foes Behold thy Bounty, and repine To fee rich Oils anoint my Head, To fee my Cup o'rflow with Wine. 6 Surely the Goodnefs of the Lord Shall ftill furround me all my Days t I will frequent thy Houfe, and there Difplay thy Love, and fing thy praife* [ Another Metre. ~] i "T^HE Lord my watchful Shepherd is ? x 1- I to his Flock belong : I fhall not ftray without a Guide, Nor be expos'd to wrong, 2 The Paftures they are frefh and green, Where I have food and eafe; He leads me to the quiet ftream, Where I my thirft appeafe, 3 His 40 PSALM XXIV. 3 His Comforts which refrefh my Soul, * Life's Journey pleafant make * He guides me in his righteous Paths, For his own Goodneft fake. 4 Tho' I ftiould walk where black defpair Rdk&s a difmal Shade, Thy Rod and Staff would chafe away My fears, and make me glad. 5 In prefe&ce of my foes, thou fpread'ft e who repine To \zr rich C int my head, My Gup overflow wi f h Wine. 6 Surely he^oodnefe of the Lord Shall crown my future days ; I will frequent his Houfe, to fiaew His Love, and fing his Praife. Pfalm XXIV. iHPHE Earth's the Lord's to him befong A All creatures It contains : His gracious care to all the world Extends o'er which he reigns* 2 He did upon the floating Seas The Earth's great Fahrick lay : And on th* unliable Floods, he made Her fixt Foundation ftay. 3 Into that Hill where God refides Who fhall admitted be ? Lord, who within thy holy place • May ftand and worfhip thee? 4 He whofe unfpotted hands no crimes, Whofe heart no ftains defile; (Twears Whofe Tongue blafphernes not God, nor His Neighbour to beguile. 5 This PSALMXXV. m 41 ^ This is the Worfhipper alone, Whom God delights to blefs ; On whom he'll faithfully beftow His promised happinefs. 6 Thefe, as. God's People, may with hopes Of favour, feek his face, ; And as true Profelytes be joined ; To Jacob's faithful Race. 7 Ye Gates and everiafting Doors Be open and make room : Lift up your heads, and you fhall fee -r The King of Glory come. 8 If you demand what King is this, That's with fuch Glory crown'd? It is the mighty Lord, in Fight For Viftories renown'd. 9 Ye Gates and everiafting Doors Be open and make room : Lift up your heads, and you fhall fee The King of Glory come. io If you demand what King is this, Whofe Glories fo excell ? God, who commands the Heav'nly Hofts, Comes now with us to dwell. Pfalm XXV. i TO God I make my pray'i% In him my truft repofe; 2 O let me not become a Scorn, Or rriumph to my Foes. Let no events call down Their Souls, who wait on thee. Let 42 PSALM XXV. Let Difappointments fhame their hopes That deal perfidioufly. 4 Lord fet thy ways before Mine Eyes in clearer Light ; And teach me always to perform What's pleafing in thy Sight. 5 From the ftraight paths of Truth, Ne'er let me go aftray : On thee, my Saviour, I wait To teach and guide my way. 6 Lord, call to mind that Love Thou didft of old exorefs ; How thou haft gracioufly relieved Thy Servants in diftrefs. 7 Into my youthful fins, No ftrifcl enquiry make : Thofe early faults, O Lord forgive For thine own Goodnefsfake. Part II, 8 God who is good and juft, Will erring Souls inftruft ; Their wandring fteps, to the fafe paths Of Virtue will condud. 9 The humble Souls he'll guide, And teach the Meek his way ; io Kindnefs and truth exprefs to fuch As his juft Laws obey. 1 1 Encourag d by thy Grace, For Mercy I entreat : Pardon my fins, O Lord, that are Both numerous and great. 12 Who P SA L M XXV. 43 12 Who is that happy man That fears the Lord above? He'll ever lead him in the ways That he himfelf do's love. 13 Poflefs'd with quiet thoughts His fe&i fhail dwell at eale; $6u£ ; His teCJ fhall after him enjoy Js&d + Profpetiry and Peace. 14 By thofe that fear the Lord, His Secrets underitood : How he, by a fare Covenant, ftands Engag'd to do them good. Part III. 15 In all my troubles, Lord, Mine Eyes are towards thee ; I hope thy Goocincfs at the laft From all will lei me tree. 16 Lord turn a gracious Eye To me, and Mercy fhow , Great are th' affliftions I endure, And find no help below, 17 My troubles are enlarg'd, Lord fend me quick relief; 18 Grant meforgivene(s of my Sins, And then remove my grief. 19 Confider how my foes In number ftillencreafe; How they with caufelels hatred feek The ruin of my Peace. ao Preferve and keep my Soul From fhame as well as guilt: O 44 PSALM XXVI. O never difappoint the hopes That I on thee have built. 2 1 Let my try'd Innocence Find fure fupports from thee .- 12 At length thy chofen people, Lord, From all their troubles free. Pfalm XXVI. i T)Lead thou my caufe,0 thou that know'ft X My Soul's Integrity ; Nothing fhall fhake my Confidence VVhilft I on thee rely. 2 Mine inmoft thoughts I offer, Lord, To thine impartial Eye 5 O try my heart, leaft any Sin Should there concealed lie. 3 The Contemplation of thy Love Gives me the beft delight : This both engages and excites My care to walk aright. 4 Tofalfe and treacherous men I have My free converfe deny'd; To thofe, who under fpecious fhows Defigned Mifchiefs hide. 5 All fuch Affemblies I deteft, Which evil things contrive : My prefence to their lewd confults 3\o countenance fhall give. 6 My thoughts and aftions Til preferve Free from Impurity ; And then ttT Oblations I prefenf, Shall acceptable be. 7 Then PSALM XXVIL 45 7 Then 1 aloud with chearful Voice Thy Goodnefs will proclaim; And tell of all thy wond'rous works, To magnifie thy Name. Part II. S O how I love the place, where thou Thy prefence doft afford ; And where thy Glory brightly fhines, To blefs and praife the Lord. 9 Since wicked men's Society, Anfi bloody Crimes I hate ; Let me not in their fufferings (hare, Nor perifh by their Fate. io No mifchief they decline to aft That ferves their vile intent ; Juftice by Bribery they'll pervert, T* undo the Innocent, ii But I in uprightnefs intend God and my felf t' enjoy 5 In Mercy fave my Life, which they Would cruelly deftroy. 12 Firm and unmovd by thee I (land 9 And, Lord, I hope t' appear In the Affemblies of thy Saints, To blefs and praife thee there. Pfalm XXVIL GOD is my Saviour and my LightT" Why fhould I be difmay'd ? 'Tis he defends my Life, of whom Then need I be afraid ? When my inhumane foes drew near And *g devour me gapd j C The* 46 P~raTlW~XXVIL They ftumbl'd e'er they feiz'd their prey, They fell and I efaf*L 3 I would not fear, fhould mighty hofts Encamp'd againft me lie; Nor, if by open force aflail'd, Defpair of Victory. 4 One thing I beg ot God, and hope I (hall not be deny'd ; T* attend his Service in his Houfe, And ever there abide. Frequent converfes with him there Frefh pleafures will create ; To have my doubts refolv'd, I'll there For his Directions wait. 5 In Dangers no retiring place Could me fo furely hide ; Nor in a Fortrefs on a Rock Could I more fafe abide. 6 As fpon as Viftory my head Above my foes (hall raife Off rings of Joy I'll thither bring, And there will fing thy praife. Part IL 7 Hear my requefts, and* Lord, return An Anfwer full of Grace ; 8 Thy Face thou bad'ft me ftek, and I Refolv'd to feek thy Face. 9 Lord, do not in difpleafure hide Thy Face, nor me rejeft : Thofe Succours I have had before, From thee 1 (till expefih jo My PSALM XXVIIL 47 io My Parents Love is not fo great As thine, nor Care fo large : When they forfake me, I become Still more thy Care and Charge. 1 1 Lord, let me plainly fee the way Where I may fafely tread ; Avoiding all the cunning Snares Mine enemies have laid. 12 Leave me not to their will, who firft My Name with Slanders blaft ; And all the Cruelty they breath Will execute at laft. *3 How wretched had I been, when I With troubles wasoppreft, Had I not hop'd thy Mercy would Secure my Peace and Reft. 14 Wait ftill on God, my Soul, from him Courage and Strength derive ; Tho' he delay, he will at length Thy fainting heart revive. Pfalm XXVIIL * TjEar me, O Lord, my fure defence*, Li When I thy Succour crave; Elfe I fhall be like them that lie Negle&ed in the Grave. 2 Grant my defires, when with loud Cries Thy favour I intreat ; I And fpread out my imploring hands Towards thy Mercy-feat. 3 O let not that fad Fate be mine That waits thofe Sinners end, C 2 Wha 4 8 PSALM XXIX. Who whilft all Mifchiefs they contrive* Speak like the kindeft Friend. 4 Let their Reward be like their Work : Since t others they defign'd Ruine; it is but juft that fuch Should their own ruine find. 5 God's former mighty Works were done Before their eyes in vain : His laft (hall be their overthrow, Never to rife again . 4 Bieft be the Lord, who heard the pray'rs That in diftrefs I made : 7 I trufted in his Strength, and found His feafonable aid. Thy favour, Lord, has made my heart Exceedingly rejoyce : In grateful Hymns I will advance Thy praife with chearfui voice. $ Thofe that upon his pow'r rely, God will proteft and own ; And his Anointed fave, whom he Has raifed to his Throne. $ Lord, blefs thy People, who to thee Do all their Safety owe ; Feed thou thy Flock, and raife them up, When they are fallen low. Pfalm XXIX. £ As the ioo Pfalm. 2 i Hp H E Glorious Empire of the Lord J- Ye Rulers of the World proclaim : 2 And PS ALM XXIX. 4? 2 And in bis San£toiary give The Honour due unto his Name. 3 Hark, how his thundVing Voice do's run Thro J all the Regions of the Sky : The Seas are frighted with rhe noife, 4 So full of PowV and Majefty. 5 The lofty Cedars bow their Heads, And break before the mighty Sound : 6 Mountains that bear them feel the (hock, And like a frighted Calf rebound. 7 Before this Voice the dreadful Flames Of pointed Li^ht'nings tear the air. 8 Kade/frs wild Inhabitants, Think they're not fafe, but quake for fear* 9 This makes the timorous Hinds to calve. Wild Beads the naked coverts leave $ But in his facred Temple all Fearlefs to God their praifes give. io The Lord's Dominion do's extend To clouds above and Floods below : II This great Protector of the good, Will relVand peace on His beftow. [ Another Metre. ] 1 V E mighty Rulers of the World, •I- God's glorious Reign proclaim : 2 And in his San&uary give Due Honour to his Name. 3 Whofe thundVing Voice do's run thro* all The Regions of the Sky : The Seas ftart at the Noife, fo full 4 Of Power and Majefty. C 3 5 Tall 50 PSALM XXX. 5 Tall Cedars bow their beads, and break Before the Mighty Sound: 6 High Mountains feel the Shock, and like A frighted Calf rebound. 7 Before this Voice the pointed Flames Of Light'ning tear the air : S Kadejtfs wild Inhabitants Quake, as not fafe, for fear, 9 This makes the Hinds to calve, wildBeafts The naked Coverts leave : But in God's Temple, fearlefs all To him their praifes give. io God's Empire do's extend to Clouds Above, and Floods below : This great Proteftor of the good, Will Peace on his beftow. Pfalm XXX. [As the 100 Pfalm.] i A A Y God ftnce thou haft rais'd roe up, -VI xhee ril extol with thankful Voice : Who haft fecur'd me from thofe harms, That would have made my foes rejoice. l With troubles worn, and grief opprefsVJ., To thee I cry'd, and thou didlt fave: 3 Thou didft fupport my finking hopes, My Life didft refcue from the Grave. 4 Wherefore rejoice ye Saints of his, Proclaim the praifes of the Lord ; His Goodnefs often call to mind, And his Fidelity record. < His PS ALMXXX. $i 5 His Anger is but fhort ; his Love, Which is our Life, do's longer ftay : Grief may continue for a Night, But comfort rifes with the Day. 6 In my Prcfperity I faid, I ne'er ftull be difturbed more: 7 Vain thought! it was thy favour, Lord, My Mountain made (o ftrong before. For when thy prefence was withdrawn, New troubles did my State invade : 8 And then anew my fervent pray'r Thus my addrels to God I made. 9 4t What profit will it be to thee " To fee me ruin'd? can the Grave ct Declare thy Truth ? from filent Duft His Fame eternally may live. C 4 £ Another 5» PSALM XXX. [] Another Metre. 2 i CInce thou haft rais'd me, 111 exfot ^ My God with thankful Voice ; Who freed me from thofe harms, that Have made my foes rejoice. f would % With grief and troubles worn, to thee I cry'd, and thou didft fave ; 3 Thou, Lord, my finking hopes and life Didft refcue from the Grave. 4 Then let the Saints with Joy proclaim The Praifes of the Lord ; His Goodnefs call to mind, and his Fidelity record. 5 His Wrath's but fhort; his Love which k- Our Life, do's longer ftay : Weeping may for a Night endure, But Joy comes with the Day. 6 In my Profperity, I faid, I fhall be mov'd no more : 7 Vain thought ! fince 'twas thy favour made My Mount fo ft rong before. For when thy prefence was withdrawn, Troubles did me invade : And then to God my fervent prayY Thus my addrefs I made. 9 u What profit will it be, to fee " Me ruin'd ? can the Grave " Declare thy Truth? Lord, from the Duft w What praifes canft thou have?- io " Hear I befeech thee then, and take 44 Pityon my fad State* :■;. "Help. PSALMXXXl. 53 " Help me, and my loft bappinefs 11 Reftore, eer't be too /ate. 1 1 My mournful State is changed, arid now My fackcloth's thrown away 5 Gladnefs furrounds me, who before In difmal Sorrows Jay. 12 My tongue no longer filent be, To God due praifes give ; That in thy thankful Verfe, his Fame Eternally may live. Pfalm XXXL £ As the 100 Pfalm."} 1 \A AY no defeated hopes difgrace iVl xh e tru ft t h at j n m y q oc j j pj ace : May all in my Deliverance fee Thy Mercy and Fidelity. 2 Haften thy Succours, for from thence Comes all my fafety and defence. 3 Better than to a Rock or Fort 3 I to thy Cuftody refort. 4 Break by thy pow'r the intangling Net My treacherous Enemies have (et. 5 My Life, I to thy care commit, Who haft fo often redeemed it, 6 Til never to Diviners run, Nor ask the Stars what I muft fhun ; (All Heathen Cheats to be abhorr'd ) My truft's entirely in the Lord. 7 His fure Protection makes me glad ; Who, in Straits fuch Care of me has had : C5 8 Ready 54 PSALM XXXI. 8 Ready to tall into their Trap, He made a way my foes t* elcape- $ In Mercy, Lord, thy fervant own, Into new Difficulties thrown : Who lie difpirited aqd faint, Pined with grief, and pinch'd with want. 10 My Life thus fpent, muft quickly end, Too weak to hold, if God contend. * i Reproaches from my foes I hear, My Friends all fhun me out of fear. Part II. 12 Unminded like the dead am I, Who in the Grave negle&ed lie : As pieces of a broken Pec Are thrown away, fo I'm forgot, 13 The Slanders by fo many fpread Show the defigns I ought to dread : For when Rebellion is my guilt, * It's time, fay they, my Blood were fpilfc 54 This they devife 5 God's my Defence, My Truft, and Judge of rn Innocence. lg They have not leave yet to deftroy A Life, which forely they annoy. Refcueit ftill, O Lord from thofe My cruel persecuting Fee?. 16 Oh make thy Face en me ro fliine, In Mercy fave me, who am thine. 17 Lord, may no disappointments fliame My hope?, who call upon thy Name: But Set the wicked's death prevent Their troubling of the Innocent, 18 Stop PS ALMXXXl. 55 tS Stop thou their Mouths, laid in the duft> Who openly defame the Juft : Whom they with higheft crimes traduce, And all they plead with fcorn abultc Part III. 19 O what great Joys referred be, For thofe that fear and truft in thee; Whole Goodnefs, now (0 little known, 'Fore all the World the Lord will own. 20 Sometimes they're ftrc'd in Caves to hide Themfelves from perfecuting Pride : God's favour makes this dark retreat, A Lightfome, fafe and quiet teat. 21 God's love to me do's ftill abound: In a ftrong City compafs'd round, I lay inclos'd as in a Trap, Yet he made way for my eiCape. 22 When in a hafty Flight, I faid, I'm loft, without all hope t' evade; My humle PrayV again he heard, And refcued me from what I fear'd. 23 Love God, ye Saints, for by hfs Care The Faithful (till prtferved are: And when the proud infult the meft, God's wrath will plague them to their coft: 24 Let no affli&ions then prevail So far, to make your Courage fail : Firmly to God if you adhere, He'll ftrengtheo you to perfevere* Pfclm. $6 PSALM XXXII, Pfalm XXXII. I As the ioo Pfalm] i r*\ Happy Man! whom God forgives, ^-^ And hides what he has done amiis; 2 Owns him as if he had not finn'd, Whole heart fincere and upright is. 3 My woes increas'd, whilft I fupprefs'd My Guilt no quiet I could get : 4 Thy wrath did prefs me like a weight, And fcorch'd me like the Summers heat* 5 I then refolved to difclofe My crimes, and open all my wound ; I humbly did confefs my Sins To thee, and eafy pardon found. *6 This Mercy fiiail invite good men In Seafon to implore thine aid; Then tho* their troubles like a flood Should rife, they need not be afraid. 7 Thou, Lord, fhalt be my fafe retreat ; To thee Til fly in all diftrefs ; Thou wilt preferve me; and in Songs Of Viftory I'll thee confefs, 8 TJI counfel finners to obey ; 9 And not be like the Horfe or Mule, Whofe Fury, till they're broke or tam'd, No Rein can guide, no Curb can rule. 10 Such finners meet with heavy ftroaks : 1 1 Whilft thofe that truft in God, fhall prove The happy men : then let the Juft Rejoice and triumph in his Love. Another P SA LM XXXII. 57 [ Another Metre. ] i r\ Blefled Man ! whom God forgives, v^/ And hides what's done amifs : 2 On whom no fin is charg d \ whofe heart Sincere and upright is. 3 When I fupprefs'd my inward guilt, No qui«t could I get : 4 Thy hand did prefs me down, thy wrath Scoreh'd me like Summers heat. 5 1 then refolved to difclofe My crimes, and ope' my wound ; I humbly did confete my fins, And eafy pardon found. 6 This Mercy (hall in fealbn draw Good men t' implore thy aid : Then tho* the floods of trouble rife. They need not be afraid. 7 Thou art my refuge, Lord, to thee HI fly in all diftrefs ; Thou wilt preferve me, and my Songs Thy Mercies fhall confefs. 8 1*11 teach proud men t obey ; and not Be like the Horfe and Mule ; 9 Whofe Fury, till they're broke, no Rein Can guide, no Curb can rule* io Such meet with heavy ftroaks,whiIft thofe That truft in God, fhall prove ii The happy men : then let them joy And triumph in his Love. Pfalm - Pfalm XXXIII. \_As the ioo Pfalm.] i ^^E righteous in the Lord rejoice, 1 And let his praife be your delight; For Praife is lovely and becomes The Lips of thofe that are upright. 2 Join th 1 Harp and other Instruments T exprefs and to excite your Joys , 3 And let your Songs be new, and play With skill, and with a chearful noife. 4 God's word is like its Author, good; His Laws from all injuftice free ; His Promife fure, and all his works Are done in Truth and Equity. 5 Works that are right and juft, fecure His favour, and his Pleafure are ; The Earth with various Bleffings fill'd, To us his Goodnefs do's declare. 6 The vaft extended Orbs of Heav'n, By his commanding word were made, And all its numerous Hoft, from his Creating breath their Beings had. 7 The Sea's proud waves within the ihor©6, To which they are confined, keep : Whofe Waters fafely are laid up In the great Store-houfe of the Deep. 8 To this great Lord by Men on Earth Let fear and due regard be fhown ; • May all the World his awful Fow'r, By humble Adorations own. 9 For 9 For as he fpake all things were made, All fix'd as he Commandment gave : 10 And a whole Nation's deep defigns, Without him no Succefs (hall have. 1 1 What God decrees noneihall defeat, Nor can his orders countermand ; But every Age, what he refolves, Will tee immovably fliall (land. Part II. 12 Bleft Land ! whofe fear and fervice fhows That God its chofen Ruler is $ And happy they, whom God declares By's fpecial favour to be his. 13 TV Almighty on the Sons of Men Looks down from his celeftial Throne, 14 And all the dwellers on the Earth Views from his glorious Manfion. 15 He equally did make them all, Their hearts he fajfhionVI one by one 5 And all their inmoft thoughts to him Better than to themfelves are known.- 16 No numerous Hoft a King can fave, Nor ftrength a mighty Man ftcure : 17 No Horfes force or fwiftnefs makes The Riders prefervation fure. 18 The Lord on thofe that fear his Name Looks with a favourable Eye \ He ne'er will fail their hopes, that on His Goodnefs fteadfaftly rely. 19 When Plagues without diftin&ion kill, Their Lives hell refcue from the Grave In In time of Famine due Supplies All their neceffities (hall have. 20 Now, Lord, we wait for thee, thou art Our Succour, and our fure Defence : 21 What e'er befalls us, we may truft In thee with chearful confidence. 22 So let thy Mercies, Lord, on us Defcend, like a refrefhing (howV, As all our hope and joys depend. Upon thy favour and thy pow'r. ■R [Another Metre. ~\ Ejoyce ye righteous in the Lord, And praife him with delight : For thankfulnefs becomes the Lips Of thofe that are upright. 2 Joyn th' Harp and other Inftruments, V excite and tell your Joys : 3 Sing a new Song, and play with skill, And with a chearful noife, 4 His word is good, and all his Laws Are from injuftice free: His promife fure ; and all his ways Are truth and equity. 5 Works that are juft fecure his Love, As fhey his pleafure are : The Earth with Blellings fill'd, to us His Goodnefe do's declare. 6 TV extended Orbs of Heavn by his Commanding word were made $ And from his breath its numerous Hofts Their feveral beta*;*. >«*d. 7 The r o si ju in aaaui* v i 7 The Seas proud waves within the fhores Confined Limits keep; Whofe Waters are laid up within The Store-houfe of the deep. 8 Let all Men fear the Lord, to him Let due regard be fhown : May all the world his awfui pow'r By humble worfhip own. 9 For as he fpake all things were made,. All fix d by Laws he gave. 10 No Nations counfels, without him, Tho' deep, fuccefs fhall have. 1 1 God's purpofcs none can defeat, Nor orders countermand : But every age, what he refolves, Will (ee fhall firmly ftand. Part II. ii BleftLand! whofe fervicefliows that God Its chofen Ruler h : And happy they, whom God declares By's care, that they are his. 15 God on the Sons of Men looks down From his celeftial Throne : 14 Views all the Dwellers on the Earth, From his bright Manfion. 15 He made them equally, their hearts He fafhion d one by one. More clearly all their thoughts to him, Than to themfelves are known. 16 Great Hoftscanfave no King, nor ftrength A mighty Man fecure. 1 7 No Horfes force or fwiftneli makes The Rider's fafety lure. 18 The 62 PSALM XXXIV. 18 The Lord on thofe that fear his Name, Looks with a gracious Eye : And ne'r will fail their hopes, that on His Goodnefs do rely. 19 When Plagues without diftln&ion kill, He'll refcue from the Grave Their Lives, in time of dearth their needs All due Supplies fhall have. 20 Now, Lord, we wait for thee, who art Our help and our defence. 21 In all eftates we'll truft in thee With chearful Confidence 22 Lord let thy Grace on us defcend Like a refrefhing fhow'r ; For all our hope and joys depend On thine Almighty Pow'r. Pfalm XXXIV. 1 pOD, who my kind Preferrer is, VJT I will at all times biefs ; My tongue fhall daily be imploy'd, His Goodnefs to confefs. 2 In God my Soul {hall boaft, good men Shall hear it and rejoyce ; 3 And to exalt his glorious Name Join both in heart and voice. 4 I fought the Lord in my diftreft, And gracioufly he heard ; His timely fuccours did prevent The threatning harm I fear'd. 5 In all their Straits good men fhall look To him and -be relieved 5 Nor VOALM AXX1V. 63 Nor in their hopes they place in God, Shall ever be deceiv'd. 6 I'm that poor man, who deftitute Of help, God's fuccours crav'd ; He heard my cry, and out of all My troubles I was fav'd. 7 Bleft Angels which on God attend* Yet wait t* encompafs i uch As fear him, to preferve them fafe, When dangers near approach. 8 O taft and fee, as I have done, And then you muft cofifefs, That God alone is good, and them That truft in him will blefs. 9 O fear the Lord, ye Saints, be fure You in good ways abide ; He'll fee, in all your wants, you be Wich needful things fupply 'd. 10 Young Lions that for hunger roar, For lack of Prey may faint 5 But thole that wait on God, fhall have All good he knows they want. Part IL 1 1 Come ye, who are difpos'd to learn, And with attenrion hear; ■ Til give you wife Inftru&ions, How ye the Lord fhould fear. 1 2 What man would have his years prolcng'd, And happy days would fee ? 1 3 Refrain thy Tongue and Lips from all Deceit and Injury. 14 From &1. PSALM XXXV. 14 From all unrighteous ways depart, From doing good ne'er ceate; Seek all mens quiet, and purfue The things that make for peace. *$ God loves the Righteous and on them Ha cafts a gracious Eye; His Ear's attentive to their fuits. And open to their Cry. 16 The Lord's an Enemy to thofe Whom wicked Works employ 5 In his fierce wrath, them and their Race He'll utterly deftroy. 17 The Righteous never cry in vain 5 God's help in ftraits they have : *8 He will draw near to broken hearts, And contrite Spirits fave. 19 Tho* good men oft afflicted are, At length God fets them free : lo His care do's to their Bodies reach, No Bone fhall broken be. 2 1 Bad men fhall perifh, when they're plagu'd. With all that hate the Juft : Whom God will keep, and never fail Their hopes that on him truft. Pfalm XXXV. [ As the 100 Pfalm. 3 1 AifAintain, O Lord, my in jur'd Rights, J-VJ. And take my part againft my Foes, 2 I need thy buckler and thy Ihield Againft their fierce Aflaults t oppofe. 3 When PSALMYXXV. 65 3 When I am forcd to fly their rage, Draw out thy fpear and ftop their wayj And that my Courage may not fail, IHl be thy fure Deliverer , faf. 4 Who e'er devife my hurt, and feek My ruine, all their hopes defeat : Their warlike preparations turn T a fhameful and confus'd retreat. 5 Chas'd by thy Angel, let them be Difpers'd, like Chaff before the WindU 6 Vengeance purfue era, where no path, But a deep precipice they 11 find. 7 For unprovoked they lay their toils, And hunt me like fome favage Beaft ; Would treacheroufly deftroy my life, Who have not injur d them the leaft. 8 Let ruin feize him unawares, ( A fit reward for fuch a Foe ) And caught in his own wiles, himfelf Suffer the fame he thought to do. 9 This wonderful deliverance My Joys to th' higheft pitch (hall raife : io Thy Goodnefs all my powVs poflefs, And all fhall triumph in thy praife. Thy Mercy 111 aloud proclaim, Thy pow'rto be beyond compare: Who fav'ft the poor from violence, And wrongs of thofe that ftronger are. Part III. 1 1 Falfe witneffes, lay to my charge Things that ne'er came into my mind : 12 Eva 66 * PSALMXKXV. _ i& Evn rhofe would now deftroy my Life, To whom 1 had before been kind. * 13 But as for me when they were fick, My cloathing fpoke that I was fad ; My Fafts and Pray'rs repeated, fhow'd If rfiey did well, I fhouid be glad. 14 A Friend or Brother's dangerous cafe, Seem'd not to be a fadder crcfs ; Nor had my looks been more caft down, Had I bewailcl a Mother's lofs. ij But when misfortunes me befell Together to rejoyce they flock ; The vileft abjetts meet, and make My miferies their laughing-ftock. 16 With them are joyn'd the wretched crew Of Trencher-flatterers at Feafts; Whofe Rage could eat me up, and there Fall on me with abufive jefts. 1 7 Lord look not always on : at length Refcue me from their unjuft pow'r; Who, when deftfoy'd in Goods and Name, My Lite, like Lions would devour. 18 Then will I give thee thanks and praife : And when I've Liberty to go Into th a Aflemblies of thy Saints, Afl fhall thy pow'r and goodnefs know. 19 Let not my caufelefs Enemies Rejoyce, that they the day have won ; Nor fhew by winking figns, their rage Is fatisfy'd, and I'm undone. part -PSALM XXXV. v 67 Part III. 20 My Foes all concord hate, and ftrive ( By devis'd falfhoods to encreafe Hatred to thofe who fain would live, Under the Government in peace. 24 With open Mouth they me traduce, And a falfe Traitor boldly call: To all they meet rejoycing fay, So, fo, we've now difcover'd all. 22 Thou know'ft me better, Lord, than they And how I'm wrong'd : do not negled 23 To do me right, but own my caufe, And me without delay protect. 24 No partial favour, Lord, I crave; To thy known juftice I appeal. According as thou hnd'ft, with me, Not as they falfly charge me, deal. 25 Prevent the wicked's joys, who will Applaud themfelves and prouder grow To fee me ruin'd : ah, they'll cry, Now things, as we would have them, go. 16 Let thote who're glad to fee me low, And longing wait to fee me loft; Blufli at their difappointed hopes, Hang down their heads and no more boaft. 27 Let thofe that own my righteous caufe, Triumph for joy and loudly fing, I Blefled be God who David fav'd, And made him a victorious King. 28 As for my Tongue, *t fhall be employed Thy Truth and Goodnels to proclaim j And 6B PSALMXXXVl. And whilft I live fliall never fail, To blefs and praife thy Holy Name. Pfalm XXXVI. x \\ /Hen I behold a wicked Man V V Ail righteous Laws defpifej I muft conclude there is no fear Of God before his Eyes. z Tho' he by craft and falfe difguife May be conceal'd a while ; Hell, when his Sin's found out, appear Hateful to all, and vile. 3 His kind profeflions are all frauds To cover ill defigns ; He will not know what's juft, much lefs To praftife good inclines. 4 To mufe on mifchief s his delight, His deep hell break for this; So fet on evil, none that ferves His ends can come amife; j Beyond the limits of the Sky ; Thy Mercy, Lord, extends : Thy faithfulnefs the narrow bounds Of fpace and time tranfcends. 6 Mountains may be removed, before Thy truth fhall fail the leaft ; Thy Judgments none can fathom ; thou Preferveft Man and Beaft. Part II. 7 Lord, who can prize enough that Love Theu beared to the Juft ; Under whofe Providence and care Good Men fecurely truft. 8 They PSALM XXXV1L 6 9 8 They to the plenty of thy Houfe ■ For all Supplies fhall look ; And freely of thy Pleafures drink As from a running Brook. 9 For all the Springs of Joy and Life Derived are from thee ; From thy continued Favour flows All our Felicity. 10 To thofe that thus efteem thy Love, Thy kindnefs ftill impart j And all thy promifes fulfill To men of upright heart. 1 1 Let him not tread me down, whoie pride Is equal to his hate. Nor let the wicked's pbwY combin'd Subvert my quiet ftate. 12 I fee them fall, and their defign Againft me ruin'd lies : By iuch a pow'rfull hand caft down, They never more fhall rife. Pfalm XXXVIL [As the ioo Pfalm.li T ET none be envious when lie fees 1 -' The wicked s profperous eftate 5 Nor tempted by their good Succefs, ,Grow bold their Crimes to imitate, 2 For fo the grafs is freih and green, Before the Mower cuts it down ; And beauteous Flow'rs, within a while, Are withered by the fcorching Sun. 70 PSALM XXXVIL 3 He's wife that's always doing good, And on God's Goodnefs do's rely : 4 Thus thy Enjoyments hell fecure, And ail thy juft Defires fupply. j Leave thy concerns unto his care, In firm dependance on him live ; He'll either grant what thou would'ft have Or what he knows is better give. 6 Tho J flanders and detra&ing Tongues Like Clouds, thy righteoulnefs obfcure ; He'll clear thy Innocence, the Light At noon fhall not appear more pure. 7 In filence patiently expeft God's Mercies ; but by no means fret, To fee men thrive by wicked Arts, And what they have a mind to get* 8 If anger in thy bread arife, • Supprefs it when it firft begins ; Left it boil up to wrath, and thou Be hurried to commit their Sins. 9 They fhall poflefs who wait on God. The good things of his promis'd land ; * But evil doers have their doom, To be cut of by God's juft hand. Part II. 10 The wicked's ruin in a while Thoul't fee ; and if the place thou mind Where once thou faw ft him flourishing, Nothing remaining of him find. 1 1 Then (hall the meek, whom they opprefs'd Poflefs the Land; and with increale Of PSALM XXXVII. 7 i Of all good things their lives be bleft, And nothing fhall difturb their peace : 12 The wicked in mifchievous plots, Enrag'd againft the juft, combines : 13 But God, who fees his ruine near, Derides both him and his defigns. 14 Tho' he (lands ready arm'd to flay The poor and harmleis innocent : 15 His Arms fhall turn againft himfelf, And ferve for his own Punifhment. 16 Think not mere wealth makes happy men; That little which contents the poor, Is better far than wicked men's 111 got, or ill imployed Store. 17 The wicked's pow'r, tho* ne'er fo great, God will in pieces furely break ; But good men by his potent Arm, Shall be upheld, tho' ne'er fo weak. 18 The days which they in forrow pais And patient waiting, God regards 7 And with his promised happinefs, Them and their children he rewards. 19 In evil times, they fhall not blufh That all their hopes on God rely'd : In days of Famine by his Care, They fhall be fure to be fupply'd. Part III. io God's enemies when thriving moft, 1 Shall perifh by his angry Stroke ; Like fat of Lambs on th' Altar laid, Confam&and vanifh into imoak. D 2 %\ Thefe 7 x PSALM XXXVII. 2 1 Thefe freely borrow to grow rich, 1 Never intending to reftore : The Righteous man as freely lends And parts with Wealth, to help the poor, 22 The Bleffings of the promised land _ By them and theirs fhall be enjoy d ; The other, followed with God's Curie Be rooted out and quite deftroy'd. 23 The Lord dire&s a good Man's fteps^ And he delighteth in his way j 24 He is not ruin a by his falls, God's pow'r is his Support and Stay. 25 In all the experience of my Life, That lib'ral Man I ne're could fee, Whofe Alms exposed himfelf to want^ Or brought his Race to Beggary. 26 Hzs ever merciful and lends, And thus his Seed a Blefling gain 5 27 Wouldft thou in peace and fafety dwell J Do good, and from all Sin abftain. 28 For God, whofe Nature's good and juft, Thofe who are like himfelf will own 5 They fhall continue, when the Race Of wicked men is overthrown. Part IV. 29 Sure Title to the promised Land The Good and Juft can only plead : And. to their pious Seed intail Its bleflings after they are dead. 30 Wife and juft Precepts he inftills, Meo's minds to form, and manners guide: 31 And PSALM XXXVIL 75 3 1 And fince God's Law he loves, and makes His Rule his goings fhall not ilide. 32 The wicked plots againft the juft, And lies in wait to ruine them : 33 God will not leave them in his powY, Nor, as he judges them, condemn. 34 Wait then on God and keep his way, So fhall his promised bleffings be Thyjjprtion; and when thou art rais'd, The wicked's ruine thou fhalt fee. 35 I've feen the wicked rife to pow'r, Flourifh like Lawrels ever green *, 36 But fuddenly their ruine came, And no remainder could be feen. 37 Mark but the good and perfeft Man, And him that's upright in his ways; Mercy attends his happy Life, And quiet peace concludes his days, 38 But bold Tranfgreflbrs (hall not long ' Eicape God's fad but righteous doom, Whofe utter extirpation At laft fhall with a vengeance come. 39 Mean while the Lord wiB never fail The Good and Juft to lave and blels > Who may iecurely on his ftrength Rely, for Succours in diftrefs. 40 Hell furely help them in their need, And be their refcue from th' unjuft; His Truth and Honour is ingag'd, To fave them, for in him they truft.' D S [Another 74 TSALM XXXVII. ^Another Metre ^ 1 T ET none be troubled, to behold • Ly The wicked's profperous State : Nor by their good Succefs grow bold Their crimes to imitate. 2 For Grafs is Irefh and green, before The Mower curs it down ; And beauteous flow'rs, within a while, Are withered by the Sun. 3 He's wife that's doing good, and on God's goodnefs do's rely : 4 Thus thy Enjoyments hell fecure, Thy juft defires fupply. 5 Leave thy concerns to him, in firm Dependance on him live ; Hell either grant what thou wouldft have,' Or what is better give. 6 Tho ; flanderous tongues fhould, like a cloud Thy righteoufnefs obfcure \ Hell clear thy innocence, the Light Shall not appear more pure. 7 In fifence for God's Mercies wait, Thy felf by no means fret ; Tho J bad men thrive, or by ill Arts, What fain they would have, get. 8 If Anger in thy breaft arife, Check it, when t firft begins ; Left it boil up to wrath, and thou Be hurried to their fins. - 9 They fhall poffefs who wait on God, Good things i J th' promised Land ; But r £> Si JU M AAAViJ. 75 But evil doers doom'd to be Cut off by God's juft hand. Part II. 10 Soon (hall the wicked s ruine come ; And if the place thou mind, Where once thou faw'it him flourifhing Nothing remaining find. i i Then fhall the injur d meek poffefs The Land, and with increafe Of all good things their Lives be bleft, And none difturb their peace. 12 The wicked in mifchievous Plots Againft the juft combines : 13 But God, who fees his ruine ne£r, Will laugh at his defigns. <• 14 Tho' he ftand ready arm'd to,flay The poor and innocent*: 15 His arms fhall wound himfelf, and ferve For his own punishment. 1 6 Think got mere wealth makes happy men 5 For what contents the poor, Is better than bad men's ill-got, Or ill employed ftore. 17 God will the wicked's pow'r, tho* great, In pieces furely break ; But good men by his Arm fhall be Upheld, tho' ne'er fo weak. 18 Their patient waiting, and their days Of Sorrow, God regards; And with his promised happinefs Them and their feed rewards. 19 They {hall not blulh, that in ill times Their hopes on God rely'd : B 4 fo y6 PSALM XXXVII. In days of Famine, by his care, They fhall be ftill fupply'd. Part III. 20 God's Enemies, when thriving rooft, Shall perilh by his Stroke; Like fat of Lambs confume away, And vanifh into Smoke. 21 Thefe freely borrow to grow rich, Not meaning to reflore : The righteous man as freely parts With wealth, to help the poor. 22 The BleiTings of the Earth, by them And theirs fhall be enjoy 'd, The oilier, curs'd of Gcd, fhall be Cut off/ and quite deftroy'd. 23 The Lord, that guides a good man's fteps^ Delighreth in hi? way: 24 He is not ruin'd by his falls, God's pow r will be his ftay* 25 In all my Life I never yet That liberal man could fee Whole Alms exposed himfelf to want, Or Race to Beggary. 26 He mercifully lends, and thus His feed a Bleffing gain : 27 If thou wouldft fafely dwell, do good And from all Sin refrain. 28 God, that is good and juft, will thofe, That him refemble own. They fhall continue 5 when the Race Of bad men is overthrown. Part PSALM XXXVil. 77 Part IV. 2? Sure Title to the promised Land The Juft can only plead; And to their pious feed entail Its Bleflings when they're dead. 30 Wife Precepts he inltills, mens minds To form, and manners guide : 31 And fince he makes God's Law his Rule, 1 His goings fhall not Aide. 32 The wicked plot againft the juft, And wait to ruine them : 3 3 God wiD not leave them in their pow'r, Nor as they judge, condemn. 34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way ; His promis'd good fhall be. Thy portion ; and when thou art rais'd, The wicked's ruine fee. 5$ I've (hen the wicked rife, and fpread Like Lawrels frefh and green : 36 But when his hafty ruine came, No remnant could be feen. 37 Mark but the pertectMan, and him That's upright in his ways \ Mercy attends his happy Life, And peace concludes his days. 38 But bold Tranfgreffors fhall not long Efcape God's righteous Doom } Whole utter Extirpation Shall with a vengeance come. 39 Mean while the Lord will never fail, The juft to fave and bids: Who may fecurely on his powV Rely, in all diltrefs, D 5 40 He'll 78 PSALM XXXVIII. 40 Hell help them in their need, and be Their refcue from th' unjuft, His Truth to fave them is engag'd, Becaufe in him they truft, Pfalm XXXVIIL I As th 100 Pfalm.'] 1 T Ord, tby rebukes I can endure, *~* When thou with kindnefsdoft chaftiiej But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear, If this, unmixed with favour, rife* 2 I feel how fharp thine Arrows are, How faft they flick in a deep wound ; The htavy load Ihy hand lays on, Preffesmedown unto the ground* 3 My unfound Body tells how fad It is, th 3 Almighty to difpleafe: And, how provoking are my Sins,' I know, by pains that have no eafe, 4 A flood of overwhelming woes, Threaten to fink me every hour j Too great a load for me to bear, Unlels foftained by thy pow'r. 5 Ulcers and noifome fores have filled My Body, and my Follies fhow : 6 Diftdrted and with Trouble bent, I bowing like a Mourner ga 7 For fiery boils my loins inflame, 111 humours run thro' every part: 8 Feeble and worn away with pain, I roar, for anguifh of my heart. 9 W PSALM XXXVlll 79 9 111 add no more; for, Lord, to thee, Both what I want, and how I groan, &o My troubled thoughts, and reltlefs mind f ' Decays of ftrength and fight, are known. Part II. 1 1 My Friends and Lorers, who I thought Some pity to me would exprefs, AD left me; and my neareft kin Stood afar off in my diftrefe. 12 Mean while my foes, on mifchief bent Againft my Life, they ne'er give out i This they difcourfe, and this contrive By fraud and lyes to bring about. 13 Like one amaz'd, I filent flood ; Or like a Man both deaf and mute ; 14 Who neither knew their calumnies,' Nor their reproaches could confute. «5 Thus I behav'd my felf, in hopes TheLord,that heard,my caufe would pleads 16 Nor fuffer them, when I was low, T* infult, and proudly raife their head. j 7 My weak and ruinous Eftate, Gives a fad profpeft to my view : 18 My fins, which I with grief deplore, Have made thefe Punifhments my due. 19 Mean while mine Enemies are ftrong, Live in profperity and peace ; And, by the falfe reports they raife. Making me odious, they increafe. 20 Evn they to whom kind Offices I've done, againft me all combine, Caufe 8o PSALM XXXIX. 'Caufe I the common good purfue^ Which they as ftudioufly decline. 21 But, O my God, in this diftrefs Forfake me not, as they have done : Deferr no longer my relief. Whofe fafety lies in thee alone. Piklm XXXIX. [As the ioo Tfabn^ i ' "D Efolv'd I was with care t* obferve ** My ways, and chiefly watch my tonguei To ftifle paflionate complaints, How much they thrived who did me wrong. 2 Neither good words nor bad I fpake, But like a dumb man held my peace ; Tho* whilft I thus deny'd all vent, My inward grief did more increafe. 3 My mufing thoughts pent in, grew hot j My iHfled forrows wanted eafe ; - The kindled flame at length brake forth, Into fuch words to God as thefe. 4 Lord, teach me when my latter end. And number of my days I view, To meafure right my felf and them ; How I am frail, and they are few. 5 My days extent is but a fpan, Mine Age is nothing unto thee! Man in his iioiirilhing Eftate Is altogether Vanity. 6 A ihadow's all that he purfues, But his Vexations real are > He PSALM XXXIX. 8 1 He heaps up wealth, and knows not who Shall reap the Profit of his Care, Part II. g Let others foolifhly expeft How kind "the. flattnug world will prove J 111 feek my God alowe to pleafe, And be ambitious of his Love. 8 Forgive me all my heinous fins, And then remove thy (marring Rod ; Left Fools flio:; 5 u fancy me cad url, And laugh at ail my Truft in God, 9 As yet I've filently sdor'd Thy Juftice in my Punilhment : io Remove thy heavy ftroik, for elfe My ftrength to bear it will be (pent. 11 How weak and nothing we appear, When God for fin do's man chaftife 5 Like Garments fretted by the Moth, So all his beauty ruin'd lies. 12 My earned PrayY, O Lord, regard, And to my mournful cry give ear: .A wandving ftranger here on Earth I am, as all my Fathers w 13 Lord, my decaying ftrength repair, And fpare me yet a while, that I May make my peace with thee, before I go away from hence, and die [ Another Meir?r\ I T Was rcfoiv'd t" oblerve my ways, ■* And chiefly vuidi my tongue \ To tz PSALMXXX\X. To ftifle all complaints, how much They thriv'd, who did me wrong. & Neither good words nor bad I fpake, As dumb I held my peace ; p Tho* whilft I thus deny'd all vent, My grief did saore increafe. 3 My mufing thoughts grew hot, my griefs Thus ftifled wanted eafe: The kindled flame at length brake forth Into fuch words as thele. 4 Lord, teach me, when my end and days; I have to live, I view $ To know my felf and them, how I Am frail, and they are few. 5 My days are but a fpan, mine Age Is nothing unto thee; When Man is in his belt Eftate, He's only Vanity. 6 A fiiadow he purfues, but his Vexations real are; Gets wealth, and knows not who fhall reap The profit of his Gare. Part It 1 Let others foolifhly expeft How kind the world will prove ; 111 feek to pleafe my God, and be Ambitious of his Love. % Forgive me all my fins, and then Remove thy fmarting Rod; Left fools think me caft off, and laugh At all my truft in God. ■9 Thee I have filently ador'd, In my yaA puniihment : 10 &e- PSALM XL. 8? lb Remove thy ftroke, or elfe my ftrength To bear it will be fpenr. 1 1 How weak alas ! ws are when God For fin do's Man chaftife j Like Garments fretted by a Moth, His beauty ruin'd lies, 12 My mournful ftate, O Lord, regard, And to my cry give ear j I am a ftranger here on Earth, As an my Fathers were, 13 Repair my ftrength, O God, and fpare Me yet a while, that I May make my peace with thee, before 1 go from hence, and die* Pfalm XL. t '""FI S good with patience to attend, J And on the Lord rely : When other fuccours fail'd, to him I pray'd, who heard my cry. 2 I, that in mifery was plung d, Surrounded with defpair ; And fafely plac'd above my fears, And firm my goings are, 3 And now I'D chearful praifes fing To God, who fet me free ; Whilft this thy Goodnefs do's invite Others to truft in thee. 4 O happy Man! that trufts in God And can the proud defpife ; With the deceitful Arts of fuch As turn a fide to Lyes. 5 Thy 84 PSALM XL. 5 Thy wondVous works,and thoughts of love To us lb many are; If I would teil them, they exceed My Thoughts and value far, 6 When facrifices, Lord, to thee No longer grateful were ; And when Obedience thou before Burnt offerings didft prefer. 7 Inftead of thefe, that I fhould come, Thy faered Books recite: 8 Thy Law is in my heart, and I To do thy will delight. 9 Within thy Courts I have made known How great thy Mercies are ; Thy Truth and Faithfulnefs, my tongue To publiih ihail not fpare. 10 Thefe are too great and good to lie In private thoughts conceaTd ; What all are fo concerned to know,. To all I have reveafd. Part If. i i O let my prefervation fpeak How true rhou art and kind ; And thofe Companions 1 proclaim^ Lord, let me ever find. 12 I never needed more thy help, 'With dangers round befet ; Nor wonder at it, when my (ins So many are and great. Their number I no more can teil Than th' hairs upon my head: My heart is quite deprefs'd, and feiVd With horrour and with dread. 13 Lord PSALM XLL 8$ 13 Lord, fince my troubles with fuch hafte To ruine me advance ; O do not ftay, but come as fafl To my Deliverance. 14 Let thofe who would deftroy my life -' Their own .Confuficn meet 5 And when they attempt my hurt, with Be forced to retreat. (fhame 15 Let fuch as make my griefs their fporr, Themfelves unpitied be Thofe who deride my truft in God, Reward with Infamy. 16 To all true Worfhippers, who feek Their God alone to pleafe, Do thou thy Favour, Lord, exprefs, And make their joys t increafe. Let thofe whofe hopes on thee depend, And thy Salvation love. Ever have caufe and hearts to fay, Pralfed be God above* ■17 O look upon my flate opprefs'd With Mifery. and Grief : Thou art my Saviour and my help, Lord, fend me quick relief. Pfalm XLL [As the 100 Pfalm.'] I "DLeft is the Man, whole tender fenfe I ** Is touched with another's grief; Who when he hears the poor Man's cry, Affords him pity and relief. God E6 PSALM XLX God will his Charity repay ; In time of need will be his Friend : When troubles to his Lot fhall fall, He'll make J em have an happy end. i Threatned by Danger or Difeafe, His life hell refcue from the Grave ; Profper his State on Earth, and from His Foes and all their malice fave. * 3 Hell ftrengthen him upon his Bed Of languifhing Infirmity : Secure of God's Companions, • His weary Limbs will iofter lie. 4 Wounded and fore oppreft with guilt, I cry J d for pity and for eafe ; Lord, let thy Mercies heal my Soul, Whofe fins are only lefs than thefe- Part II. |y My Foes, t a afflict me more, my Name With Defamations iirive to blot ; They wifhd me dead, and then they hope To fee my Reputation rot. 6 He Teems, when prefent, to condole With me, but alls deceit and fraud ; He picks up matter for his Lyes, And fprtads them, when he goes abroad. 7 In clofe Aflemblies they conferr Who hate me, and my hurt devife: 8 An ill difeafe (licks to him faft, He's laid, fay they, rie'er more to rife. 1 9 Yea my familiar Friend, in whom I put the greateft confidence, Wh< PSALM XLIL 87 Who to my Family retain'd, Spurns at me with ftrange Tniolence. fo But Lord, in mercy raife me up, And once more feat me on my Throne ; That by juft punifhments, I may Repay, what wickedly they've done, 1 1 Thy kindnefs to me by thy Care I know, which thou doft not recall: That I'm in fafety, and my Foe Has mi(s'd his Triumph in my fall. 12 With thankfulnefs to thee, I own, Tho haft fuftain'd my Innocence ; And, as to ferve thee I'm advanc'd, Wilt be for ever my defence. 13 Bleft be that Majefty above, Whom all true Worfhippers adore ; Let every Age confent, and fay Amen^ till time (hall be no more. Pfalm XLIL [As the 100 Pfalm."] 1 r\ God, the fpring of all my joys, ^ For thee I long, to thee I look : No chafed Hart do's pant fo much After the cooling Water-brook. 2 Lefs grief it is to be exil'd From mine own houfe, O Lord, than thine : O how I wifh t' approach that place, Where all thy Glories ufe to fhine. 3 The forrowsof my Banifhment Increafe, and tears become my food, Whilft 88 PSALM XLIL Whilft mine infulting foes reproach My Faith, and fay, where's now thy God ? 4 Paft joys renew my grief, to think How to thy Houfe in Troops we came ; What chearfu! Feafts we kept, and fang Praiies in confort to thy Name. 5 Why fhould I cherifli thefe fad thoughts. Whence nothing but difquiet flows; Since you procure not what I wifh, Why fhould you hinder my repofe? I've learnt this Remedy at laft ; To keep my paffiions calm and ftiD, I'm nearer Help by hope in God, And Resignation to his will 6 While thas exiPd I wander from This Mountain to the otfeer Hill, Grief do's opprefs me: but the thoughts Of thy great Gocdnefs, chear me ftilL Part II. 7 Into deep Miferies I'm fall'n, Where one the other feems to invite ; Tois'd in a Sea, where every Wave, Threatens to overwhelm me quite. 8 God's Kindnefs ftill will give me caufe To fing his praife both Night and Day; 111 thus commend my (elf to him, The Author of my life, and pray. 9 " O God my refuge, why fo long u Do I thus unregarded lie ? " Why do I mourn without relief, " Oppreffed by mine Enemy ? io " This PSALM XLTL 89 io When Troubles their approaches make, His help is ftill at hand. Our Faith may then remain unmov'd, Tho* tW Earth fhould be difplac'd ; Or tho J into the Seas vaft Gulph The Mountains fhould be call, Altho' the Ocean's troubled waves A frightful noife fhould make ; Should rife and fwell unto the Cloud?, And caufe the Hills to (hake* There is a quiet ftream makes glad The City of the Lord : His prefence (hall fecure her peace, And timely help afford. 6 The Nations rage and threaten War, But God is on our fide : 7 One word of his diffolves their force, And daunts their fwelling pride. 8 See what his hand has done, it draws The Sword out of its {heath ; Which, while he gives it leave triumphs In Slaughter and in Death, Then by another word he makes Deftru&ive wars to ceafe; He breaks their Arms, the Bow and Spear, And Crowns the Earth with peace. E 3 io Ceafe 98 PSALM XLVII. io Ceafe then, fond man, to ftrive with God, Whofe PowV is over all 5 For fear he ihould exalt himfelf In your unpitied fall 1 1 This is our Glory that the Lord Of Hofts is on our fide ; We in his Care, as in a Fort, In Safety fhall abide. Pfalm XLVII. 1 f\ All ye people clap your hands, ^ And make a joyful noife; With Acclamations to your God, Declare your inward joys. 2 His high Perfe&ions do proclaim 'Him greatly to be fear'd ; This King of all the World commands Your Honour and Regard. 3 By him o'er warlike Nations we Our Conquefts do advance : 4 And he this happy Land has chofe For our Inheritance. Here he refides too, and in this All People we excell : A %nal Token 'tis of Love When God with us will dwell. 5 In a triumphant ftate our Lord, V his holy Place afcends 5 Loud noife of trumpets all the while Our fhouts of joy attends 6 Sing chearful praifes to our God, Sing praifes to our King : 7 He's PSALM XLVW. 99 7 He's Lord of all the Earth, his praife With underltanding fing, 8 He makes the Heathen feel his powV, And him their Sov'reign own j He (eats himfelf upon the Ark, As on his holy Throne. 9 Rulers and People at fet times ; Do all aflemble here ; And whilft they worfhip Abrhams God, From Foes no danger fear. God, who their fafety undertakes, Superiour is to all : His Rule extends o er thofe whom men The Earths Defenders call, Pfalm LXVIIL I As the ioo Pfalm.'] I (~^Reat Praifes to the greateft Lord, ^ Are due from none io much as thofe Of his own City, in that Mount He for his folemn worfhip chofe. 7 For Situation, the whole Land None fo delightful do's afford ; Seen Northward of Jerufa/em^ The City of our Mighty Lord. 3 As in a Royal Palace, there God keeps his folemn Refidence : His Divine prefence makes it fafe, No Fore can give it fuch defence. 4 The Forces of Confed'rate Kings; Drew near, this City to attack: E 4 S They ioo PSALM XLViIL 5 They faw it, and like men amazd Ifi great Confufion hailed back. 6 Terrcur and fear feiz'd all their Hoft ; No child- bed throws come on (6 fart : 7 Such as the Mariners fee), whole fhips Toil by fierce Tempefts, break at lafL 8 God's City has fuch wonders feen, As heretofore our Fathers told : His Mercy, which has fav'd us now, Will it ill proteft, and it uphold. Part II. 9 Not trufting to cur Arms or Forts^ We to thy Temple did repair : Thought on thy Love, and waited there, What God would do, by humble pray'r. io Thy Name's the Lord of Hofts, we found Thee ib, in our Deliverance: And all the World thy glorious pow'r In chearful Praifts will advance* Thy hand for works of Mercy, Lord, As well as Jullice is renowned : ii Let Sion then begin her Songs, Followed by JfdaVi Cities round. 12 Go round the Holy Mount j her Tow'rs, 13 Her Palaces and Bulwarks view ; Ail are entire 5 and with what Care T has been by Heav n prelerved fhew. 14 Record it too, that after-times May truft in God, whom we have try'd: Then he, who now our Guard has been, Will ever be our God and Guide. Pfalm PSALM XLIX. 101 Pfalm XLIX, [A the ioo Pfalm.'] 1 T ET all the People round the Earth, *-* Their Ears with great attention bow, To words that equally concern 2 Both rich and poor, both high and low. 3 Wile and grave Maxims I lay down ; 4 And with attention quick and fharp My felf will liften, while they're fung To the foft Mufick of my Harp. 5 Why fhould the Man who trufts in God, Affright himfelf with needlefs fear In days of evil ; when old Age Approaches, or when Death draws near. 6 Vain men applaud their Stores, yet none 7 His Brother can from dying fave; 8 Life's purchafe is too great ; no wealth 9 Can buy our freedom from the Grave* io The Afhes of the Wife and Good With Fcols together mingled lie: The Rich, tho'loth to go, nwi\ leave The World, with all their wealth, and die; Pan IT. 1 1 Some think on houfes that they build, . Their Fame eternally fhall ft and i And to prefer ve their Memory, Give their own Names unto their Land. 12 Death levels all their State with Beaib, Makes all their fplendid Title fade : E 5 13 Yet ioi PSALM XLIX. 13 Vet their pofterity approves The follies and mirtakes they made. 1 14 Driven to the Grave like Sheep, their And beauty quite confum'd away 5 (ttrength They in Death's fold fhall lie enclos'd, Till the great Refurre&ion Day. A Day in which the Juft fhall reign, And o'er the Bad Dominion have: 15 Then I fhall be received to blifs, After I'm railed from the Grave. 16 Be not concern'd when one's made rich Or honour'd here; for when he dies, 1 7 Naked he goes away from hence, And ftript of all his Glory lies. 18 Tho 3 whilft he liv'd he blefs'd himfelf, And other Men are apt to praife Kis prudent Management, who ftrives His Wealth or Family to raife : 19 It's folly all ; fince he rauft tread The Path his Fathers went before ; And in the place where now he dwells," Never fee Light or Comfort more. 20 Man that to Honour is advane'd, And with true Wifdom is not blell ; Tho J pleas'd with falfe and flattVing hopesi Shall die and perifh like a Beaft. [ Another Metre*'] h A LL People round the Earth, your ears -^ With heedful lifVning bow : 2 My words concern both rich and poor A like, both high and low. % Wife PSALM XLIX. 103 3 'Wife and grave Maxims I compofe, And with attention fharp 4 My felf will Men, whilft they're fung To my Melodious Harp. 5 Wherefore fhould he that trufts in God Affright himfelf with fear In evil days 5 to fee old Age Approach, or Death draw near? 6 Men boatl their Stores, and yet none can 7 From Death his Brother fave: 8 Life's purchafe is too great, to buy 9 Our Freedom from the Grave. 10 The Afhes of the wife with fools Together mingled lie ; The rich, tho* loth muft leave the world With all their wealth, and die. 11 Some think on houfes that they build Their Fame fhali ever ftand ; And that their Names may not be loft, They give them to their Land. 12 Death levels all their pomp with Beafts, Makes all their Titles fade \ 13 Yet their pofterity approves All the miftakes they made* Part II. !4Driv'n to the grave like (heep,mens ftrength And beauty fades away; And there fhall lie inclofed, till The Refhrre&ion Day. Then fhall the juft men reign, and o'er The Bad Dominion have; 15 Then I fhall be received to blifej When railed horn the Grave. 16 Envy* io 4 PSALML. 16 Envy not him that's glorious here Or rich, for when he dies, 1 7 Naked he goes away, and iiript Of all his Glory lies. 18 Tho' vvhilft he liv'd he blefs'd himfelf; And men are apt ro praife Thar prudent Management, which wealth And Families do J s raife: 19 Its Folly all ; for he muft go Where others went before; And never, where he now muft dwell, See Light or Comfort more. 20 Man that is honour'd here, and with True wifdom is not bleft; THo pleas'd with flattring hopes, fhalldie^ And perilh like a Beaft. Pfalm L. i HTHE Mighty God, and Lord of aff t 1 Calls the whole Land to hear ; And fummons all from Eaft to Well: Btrfore him to appear. 2 Sion\ the beauteous Palace, where God keeps his Refidence ; He 11 go in greatcft Splendour forth And Kingly State from thence. 3 All fhai] have notice of it; when Lightnings devouring flame, And thundring Tempefis round about His coming fhall proclaim. 4 So publick, that both Heav'n and Earth His witnefles ftiall be;^ And all the world the Equity Of his Proceedings lee. 5 He'll PSA LM L 10$ $ Hell give ftrift charge, to gather ail His Saints to this Affize; Who have a Solemn Covenant made Confirmed by Sacrifice. 6 Confpicuous as the Heavns themfelves His Juftice fhail appear; Since God himfelf, the Righteous Judge, Will pafs the Sentence there 7 O Jfrael, hear to what my charge Againft thee do's amount; It is thy God, who gave thee Laws, Now calls thee to account. 8 But 1 11 not charge thee with negle&sr, Of legal Sacrifice; The Smoak of whofe burnt Offerings Daily to Heav n do 3 s rife. 9 Think not by Store of thefe, amends For other Sins to make : I need not Bullocks or He* Goats From thy ihort Stores to take* Part II. io The Cattle on a thoufand Hills, The Beafts both wild and tame > 1 1 Fowls of the Mountains by me knowf^ All as mine own I claim, 12 Could I be hungry, I'd not ask Thee to provide me Food ; Since all the Earth to me belongs, With its full ftcres of good. 13 Nor 'Caule the flefh and blood of beafts Are on mine Altar, think I have fufch Appetite, as craves Supply of meat and drink. j 14 Offer io6 PSALM LL 14 Offer to God thy thanks; and pay Thy Vows to the moft high : 15 In trouble pray to him ; when fav'd Him only glorifie, 16 But, wicked wretch, why doft thou name God's Covenant in thy talk ? Urge others to obferve his Laws, 17 VVhich thou doft flight and balk I 18 Thou canft allow and fhare with thefts, And foul Adulteries: j? Slanders irnploy thy Tongue, thy mind Contrives deceit and lyes 20 Thy Calumnies fpare not Co much As thine own Mother's Son : (born,' 21 Thou thought'ft too, 'caufe fo long for- I lik'd thefe things thou'ft dope. But I'll cor reft thee, and in view Thy fins in order fet. 22 You re warnd, and now confider well All ye that God forget. Abufed Patience will make His wrath the more fevere, And hone have pow'r to refcue thofe Whom he'll in pieces tear. 23 Know then, that whpfo offers praife, Pieafcs and honours mej And he who orders right his ways, Shall niy Salvation fee. Pftlm Li. \To the Tune of the Lamentation) Or as the 100 Pfalnh~] 1 T ORD, look upon my (infill Soul, .*-' That unto thee for Mercy flies; As PSALM LI. 107 As thy Companions boundlefs are, So blot out mine iniquities. 2 O wafh me throughly from my crimes,. For thou alone canft make me clean : 3 With tears I now confefs my guilt, Amaz d to fee how vile I've been. 4 None elfe can call me to account, But thy Tribunal, Lord, I fear ; For if arraign'd and judged by thee, I muft be cart, and thou be clear. 5 I was conceiv'd and born in fin, Too prone and bent to do amifs ; 6 But inward Purity to thee, And Truth of Heart mofl pleafing is* 7 Lord, ihew me thou art reconcile, As thofe with Hyffop fprinkled know They are abfolv'd ; thy Grace can wafh And make me whiter than the Snow. 8 My fins have forfeited the joys And inward peace that once I had ; Thy pard'ning voice would heal again My broken bones and make them glad, 9 No longer, Lord, behold my fins With a levere ancf angry look ; O take their ftains out of my Soul, And blot their guilt out of thy book* *7i thee, O Father^ to the Son . ]J^^ d h Jnd Holy Gkoft, whom we adore ; y£ * tf \^ re Be Glory, as it vcm of oid % rftkcLgmeu Is now^ and/hall be evermore. x ?* n * #*• Part 108 PSALM It Part II. io Create in me, O God, a heart Clean and unfpotted in thy fight ; Renew a well composed mind, Unmov'd from Goodnefs and uprightv 1 1 Lord, do not caft me from thy fight, As one whom thou no more canft love ; Nor let thy Spirit, whole Grace I need, Tho 1 griev'd too much, from me remove, 12 Its fa ving comforts and free aids, T* uphold my feeble pow'rs, afford. 13 Thus Sinners will be drawn t 1 amend Their ways, and turn unto the Lord* 14 O fave me from the crying, guilt Of Blood, that fin of crimfon dye \- Thy Faithfulnefs 1 11 then proclaim, And loudly ling thy Clemency. 15 My opened Lips ft all fpeak thy praife ; 16 For this thou rather doft defire, Than coftly Sacrifice of Beafts Confumfd wholly in the fire. 17 Thou, Lord, a broken contrite heart Doft more than bloody offerings prize 5 This preienc now I humbly make, Which God, I truft, will not defpife. iS Thy people whom thou lov'ft, delight To bieis, dtfend and fuccour them : Do good to Sion, Lord, and build The Walls of thy Jerufakm. j 9 The PSALM LI. 19 The Praifes of the Righteous then, flow kind thou art, (hall loudly tell ; And all their choiceft Offerings laid Upon God's Altar pleafe him will. [ Another Metre'] 1 DEhold, O Lord, my finful Soul ^ To thee for Mercy flies ; Thy boundiefs Mercy can biot out All mine Iniquities. 2 O wafh away my crimes, for thou Alone canft make me clean :i 3 I now confefs my guilt, amaz d To fee how vile I've been. 4 Tho 5 none can call me to account, Thy Sentence, Lord, I fear ; If judg'd by thee, I know I muft Be call:, and thou be clear. I was conceiv'd and born in Sin, Too prone to do amifs ; But Purity and Truth of Heart To thee mod pleafing is. Shew thou art reconcil'd, as thofe With HyfTop iprinkled.know They are abfolv'd > thy Grace can wafh, And make me white as Snow. My Sins have forfeited the Joys And Peace that once I had 3 Thy voice would heal my broken bones, Thy Pardon make them glad. 9 No longer, Lord, behold my fins With a difpleafed look : O take their ltains out of my SouI f Their Guilt out of thy Book. Para no PSALM IX Part II. io Create in me, O Lord, a heart Unfpotted in thy fight; Renew in me a mind unmov'd From Goodnefs, and upright. 1 1 Lord, do not call me from thy fight, As one thou canft not love; Nor let thy Spirit, tho' griev'd to much, Its Grace from me remove. 12 Its Comforts and free aids, t* uphold My feeble powYs afford : j 3 Thus Sinners will amend their ways, And turn unto the Lord. 14 O fave me from the Guilt of Blood, That fin of crimfon dye ; Then FU proclaim thy Faichfulnefs, And fing thy Clemency. 15 My opened Lips fhall fpeak thy praife ; For this thou doft defire, 16 Rather than facrifice of Beafts Confumed in the fire. 17 Thou doft a broken contrite heart Mere than all Offerings prize \ This prefent now I humbly bring, Which God will not defpiie. 18 Delight to blefs thy People, Lord, Defend and fuccour 'them ; Do good to Slon\ build the walls Of thy Jerufaiem. 1. 9 The Praiies of the Righteous then, How kind thou art, {hall tell; And all their Offering* laid upon Gods Altar, pleafe him will, ^ Pfalm PSALM LIL in Pialm LIL [As the ioo Pf*lm.~\ '\7Ain mighty Man! to vaunt it fo v That thou canft mighty Mifchief do! Unlike to God, who's not inclined By 'Almighty pow'r, to be lefs kind. Thou Hypocrite! Malice did whet Thy Tongue, like Razor newly fet j The firft mifchievous Inftrument, Prepaid to flay the Innocent. Tho' Truth and Right are fpoke with eaft^ Evil and Lyes thee better pleafe. 4 Thy Calumnies, falfe Tongue., have pow'r, At once a City to devour. Thou canft not God's juft Doom avoid, . Thy Turn is next to be deftroy'd : He'il pluck thee from thy dwelling-place, And root out all thy curled Race. The Juft (hall dreadto fee thy fall, Yet thus exprefs their Joys withal. u See here the wretched end, yet juft, " Of one that made hot God his Truft : cc Who meant by treach rous Arts and Lyes, tf By wicked pra&ifes to rife ; (thought " And ftrengthned by great wealth he " Himfelt fecure; he's brought to nought. 8 Whilft I, defign'd for ruin, ftand Supported by the Almighty's hand \ And flourilh like an Olive-tree : Gods Mercy ftill my Truft (hall be. What i ix PSALM* LIU: 9 What God has done, I'D celebrate, For what h J has promis'd ever wait ; Tho' other ways bad men propound, This the beft courfe his Saints have found* Pfalm LIU. \ I As the 25 Pfalm.y 1 THE Fools believe no God ■*• Do's mind th* affairs below: For tho J they fpeak it not aloud, They live as if it 'twere fo« All are corrupt and vile, Their Actions hateful are ; They're only skilful to do iD, From Good enftranged far. 2 God from his Throne look'd down, And took a ftricl Survey, What men did feek and know the Lord, And his jult Laws obey, 3 All were degenerate, With loathfome Sins o'ergrown 5 What was Religious, juft and good, None pra&is'd, no not one* 4 Strange Madnefs! that theyfhould Like Bread the poor devour; And neither own thee by their pray Vs. Nor dread thy mighty powr. 5 Where all their fears were vain, Great terrours feiz'd them there ; God who defpis'd them, made their fall As fhamef ul as their fear, 6 Delay .not,- Lord, to fet Thy captive people free : When t £ A i. M LIV. 113 When thy Salvation fhall appear, Great will their triumphs be. Pfalm LIV. CAve me, O God, thy glorious Name, ^ Thou righteous Judge, advance: O hear my prayY, and Ihew thy pow'r In my Deliverance. For Enemies to me unknown, And Strangers to thy fear, Seek to betray me, and to take Away my Life, draw near. } See how my gracious God appears, And brings unlook'd for aid : Since he my threatned Life fecures, I'D be no more afraid. God Avill repay their wrongs, contrived With fuch malicious fraud : When thy juft Vengeance on them falls, All will thy Truth applaud. My free and grateful Sacrifice Of praife to God VI] bring ; His PowV and Wifdom celebrate, His Goodnefs ever fing. For now I'm (ate from all my fears, And I with pleafure fee Mine Enemies retreat with flume, Who gtorkd ever me. rfaim ii 4 PSALM LV. Pfalm LV. [As the ioo Pfalm.'] i T ORD hear my prayV, and do not hide *-'. Thy (elf from thy poor Suppliant: 2 Confider how I mourn, and make A doleful noiie in my Complaint. 3 My wicked Foe has War proclaim'd, And now reduc'd me to fore ftraits ; And loading me with forged crimes, With rage purfues me, whom he hates^ 4 Sore Anguifh pains me to the Heart, I feel even Death's ftrange Agonies; My Danger threatens me fo loud, 5 That trembling horrors on me feize. 6 Oh who will lend me wings, as fwift As Doves, who have their innocence, That to a fafe and quiet place I might retire, by flying hence* 7 Td chufe to wander any where, Or to fome unknown Defart go : 8 I'd haitcn my efcape, nor ftay Till this fierce Tempeft did o'er blow. 9 May ail their Counlels difagree, And their Deftruclion fpring from thencej The City's with Contention filVd, By Rapine caus'd and Violence. io Thefe, day and night go round the Walls, Mifchief and Woe keep centry there: II Iniquity, deceit and guile In tn head of every ftreet appear* 12 I PSALM LV. n? 12 I was not by ^n open Fbe Reproachd, one nade by c;. arrels fierce; 1 could fuve borfj it then, or d/e Been late, by fliun^ng his converfe. 13 But thou, perfidies wretch ^uaft one Belov'd, my Counceliour, my Friend ; 14 With whom my hours, both ar my own And at Gods Houie, I oft did fpend. Part II. 15 Let them be feiz d by fudden death, And link aiive into a Grave ; For elfe, where-e'er they go or (lay, Mifchievous plots a place will have 16 But I intend to call on God, Who'll refcue me from what I fear ? 17 Evening and Morning, and at Neon, I'll cry aloud, and he will hear. 18 He 11 fettle me in peace, my Life In battle fave from cruel hands : Tho' they in number far exceed, God's prefence for an Army Hands. 19 God, who. the fame abides, their pride IWill humble, and my prayVs will hear ; Who proipVing hitherto in Sin, Change not, nor God's juit Vengeance fear |zo He who all Laws of Friendship, all Oaths of Fidelity has broke, :i Gave words as fmooth as oil, when jult Ready to give a mortal ftroak. 2 Caft all the burden of thy Cares On God, who will fupport his own ? They n6 PSALM LVL They, tho J fore fhaken for a while, Shall not be utterly caft down. 23 But profperous Iniquity Prepares men for a fearful end ; Whom God, when they are moft fecure. Will headlong to destruction (end. How feldom do the men of Blood And Treachery, live half their Days; I truft, I fhail mine Age conclude In peace, and long God's Goodnefs praife. Pfalm LVL 1 T^ Efcue my Life in Mercy, Lord, *■ *> For Man would me devour ; His hot and clofe purfuit affords No Truce to breathe an Hour. 2 My Fees that for my ruine gape, And wait my fteps t'enfoare; As well in number as in pow'r To me Superiour are. 3 But tho s a fudden danger may Some prefent frights create; My truft in thee will never fail My Fears to diffipate. 4 Then by God's help, 1 11 celebrate With praife his faithful Word j And vanquish all my fears of men, By trutting in the Lord. 5? When I would conquer their ill will, By being Innocent ; They wrelt my words, and to my hurt Their thoughts are wholly bent. 6 For PSALM LVI. 117 6 For this they frequent counfels hold, And Snares in fecret lay Watch all my motions and their time, To take my Life away. Part II. Shall crafty wickednefs prevail, And (cape without God's frown ? Reprefs their haughty infolence ; With Vengeance caft them down. Forced to wander here and there, Thou know'ft how oft I weep ; A kind remembrance of my tears, And of my troubles keep. I know my pray'r fhall now prevail To quell my foes, whofe pride Will make my Viftory more fare, Since God is on my fide, > Then by God's help Til celebrate With praife, his faithful word: And vanquifli all my fears of men, By nulling in the Lord. \ I'm bound by Vows to prai(e my God Evn to my lateft breath ; ; Who, when in utmofl: danger left, Refcu'd my Life from Death, From falling by the wicked's powr If God will me defend ; My feet his paths fhall tread, my Life I'll in his Service fpend. F Pfalm n8 PSALM LVII. Pfalm LVII. i t Ord, fince I truft in thee alone£ • Ly Mercy to me extend ; I fly for fhelter to thy wings, Till all my troubles end. 2 To him, whofe powV is over all, In my diftrefsTfl cry; Since thou haft favd me heretofore, Thy help wiD ftill be nigh. 3 He will employ his heavnly aids, And fave me by his powY ; Put thofe to fhame, who would my Life With greedy haft devour. God's Mercy and his Truth's engag'd For my fecurity : 4. Tho' rather among cruel Beads Than Men, inclos'd I lie. They breath mere flames, their teeth are Their tongue a fharpned fword : ( fpears, 5 Exalt thy felf 'bove Heav'n and Earth In my Deliverance, Lord. \ 6 Then with the Fowlers treachYous Arts, My ruin was prepar'd ; Their Pits occafion'd their own fall, Their Gins themfelves infnar'd. 7 My heart, O God, is now prepared, And this my Tongue lliaU raife ; 8 Which with my harp fhail early ling A Confort to thy Praife. 9 The great Salvation thou haft wrought. I'll to the World proclaim ; The Y TSALM LVIIT. 119 The fcattered Nations (hall aflift My Songs, to fpread thy fame. to Thy Mercy reaches to the Heav ns, Thy Truth unto the Skies; ti Then let thy Glories, Lord, above Both Earth and Heaven rife. Pfalm LVIII. \_As the 100 PfalmJ] E that adminifter affairs, And Judges in great councils fit, Do ye juft Sentences pronounce, And Righteous Men with care acquit ? So far from this ; when all things fhould In equal Balances be weighed, You pra&ife open Violence, By your corrupt affe&ions fway'd. «- But 'tis no wonder ; fince you were Depraved, almoft as foon as born ; A wicked brood, trained up to lye, To flatter, and all Truth to fcorn. Your venom'd Tongues ftrifce at my Life; No Serpent deadlier poylon bears ; To all true Information deaf, The Afp, it's faid, thus Hops her ears. In vain on that which will not hear, harmers employ their Magick-skiH; nd all reproofs on you are loft, ho are unjuft by ftubborn will. F 2 6 But izo FSA L M LIX. 6 But tho 1 there's nothing can correft, Yet, Lord, their wickednefs difarm ; When they like Lions fiercely rage, Leave them no power to do me harm. Part II. 7 May all the wicked's power fail, Like hafty fhow'rs as quickly fpent ; Their arrows prove like broken reeds, When e'er their Bow's for Mifchief bent, 8 Like Snails fo let them melt away ; Or thofe untimely births, begun With painful throes the Mothers feel, Which die before they fee the Sun. 9 You 're ready to devour the poor, Like thorns prepaid to feeth a pot ; When by a furious Tempeft raised, Alls fwept away before it's hot. io This Righteous Veng'ance fhall provoke The Joys and Triumphs of the Good, As o'er the {lain with Vi&ory They pafs, and dip their feet in , blood. i I And all that fee it will confefs That God men's a&ions do's regard j And will not fail as they deferve Either to punifh or reward. Pfalm LIX. [As the ioo Pfalm."] i T ORD, iave me from mine Enemies, *^ From thofe that now againft me rife : 2 Workers \ PSALM LIX. in 2 Workers of wickednefs, whofe rage Blood mud, and only mine, alTwage. 3 Lo! how the mighty Men are met, And with ftrong Guards my houfe befit > To take away ray Life they wait, Who by no Crime deferve their hate* 4 Thou fee ft how bufily they run, And, Lord,thou knowftl've nothing done; Thou who haft oft my helper been, Behold what dangers I am in. 5 What's all their force, who thus combine, Lord God of Hofts, compared with thine 2 Spare not thefe Heathens, who profete They're thine, but wickedly tranfgrels. 6 When I their malice fcape by Day, They come at Evening for their Prey ; Which they like growling Dogs do watch. And hunt the City round to catch. 7 Their Malice burfts out with their words, They talk of naught but death and fwords : For who fay they, minds what we do : 8 Thou Lord ; and wilt deride them too. Exposed to all men's Scorn they'll be, Who fhall their hopes defeated fee. 9 Tho' ftrong they are, on God 111 wait, Who will defend me from their hate. Part II. io My gracious God will now prevent My ruin, upon which they re bent : And, by my ftrange efcape, compleat My wiih, in their as ftrange defeat. P3 ill izz F S ALM LA. ii I wifh not they at once were flain^ This would be foon forgot again: If only fcatter'd and brought low, Their lading fhame thy pow'r would fhow.' 12 Since their audacious Blafphemies, Their Execrations, Oaths and Lyes, Are fins whereof their Mouths are full ; Juft Vengeance on their heads they '11 pull. 13 Thus wandrihg let them pine and waft* And periih in thy Wrath at Iaft ; That there's a God then all will know, W ho governs every thing below. ^14 Now let them come as heretofore, Watch, like a growling Dog, my door, Or hunt me round in every ftreet; A plague like to it let them meet. 15 Forc'd like a Dog that fain would eat, To wonder up and down for meat, And pafs whole nights in fad Complain^ That none do J s fatisfie their wants. 16 But whilft they make a howling noife, 111 early raife my praifing voice, Proclaim God's Care and Providence, In ftraits my refuge and defence. f 7 111 praife thee now my danger's o'er, My ftrength to whom I pray J d before : Thy Mercy ever fing and fhew, To which my Life and Safety's due. I Pfalm LX. T N juft difpleafure for our fins A Deferted we have lain j Our PSALM LX> 113 Our pow'rs all broken and difpers'd, Lord turn to us again. 2 Our Land by fad Divifions torn, Do's ftrange Convulfions feel ; The Breaches by our Folly made. Thy hand can only heal. • 3 So heavy have our forrows been* And fuch amazement wrought ; As if of deadly wine w'had drank A ftupifying draught. 4 But God, his promife to fulfill, An Enfign do's advance, To which the Righteous may repair, And find deliverance. 5 That thy beloved may obtain A Saviour in their need, In anfwer to my fervant pray'rs Thy timely fuccours fpeed. Part II. 6 God's facred promife pafs'd, now makes My hopes depend on thee : The Land that round Samaria lies, Submits it felf to me* 7 The reft of Ifrael's Tribes unite To own my righteous Caufe: JEphraim's my chiefeft ftrength for War, Judah fupportsmy Laws. % Moab and Edom, as vile (laves To ferve me will be glad ; Philiftia meet her conquering Lord, And to his Triumphs add. F.4 9 Who iz 4 PSALM LXI.' 9 Who then will lead me to that Hold On Edoms Frontiers lies, So ftrongly fenced 'gainft all aflaults, Which all my force defies ? 10 The Lord will do't, who heretofore Refus'd our Arms to blefs : He II undertake our conduft now, And crown it with fuccefs. 1 1 Man's weaknefs helps in vain, may we Thine aids in trouble meet : Our hands fhall do great a6is> our foes Lie conquered at our feet. Pfalm LXL LAs the ioo Pfalm.'] t T) Egard, O Lord, my pray'r and cry : z j * 1 ho forc'd to fly in this diftrefs T\ tli 1 utmoft corner of the Land, Yet thou canft hear me and help left. My Heart s with forrow overwhelm'd : Be thou to n/j a fafe retreat ; Where plac'd ab^ve my foes and fears I may enjoy a quiet Seat. 3 In all aflaults thou ftill haft been To me a Shelter and ftrong TowV. 4 I fhall be fafe where thou doft dwell, Trufting in thy protecting powY. 5 Since thou haft heard my Vows, and I Thy peoples heritage poflefs: 6 With a long Life and happy Reign, Thy King, I hope, thou ftill wilt blefs. 7 May PSALM LXII. ii? 7 May he for ever in thy Love And fear, O Lord, abide ; and fend, That Truth and Goodnefs better far, Than ftrongeft Guards may him defend. 8 So will I chearful praifes fing, And thy great Name for ever blefs : And carefully perform thofe Vows I made to God in my diftrefs, Pfalm LXII. [ As the 2j Pfalm."] 1 \A Y Soul doth wait on God, *- VA My Rock and my defence : 2 Tho 4 you difturb my peace, I'm fafe Under bis Providence. 3 Why fhould you feek your own Deftruftion in my fall ? Like a loofe fence you'll tumble down,* Or like a bowing wall. 4 They're bufie to fupply With Lyes, what wants in force To ruin me ; they fpeak me fair, Whom inwardly they curie. Thy Duty, O my Soul, Do not to God neglett : Wait on him ftill, from whom alone Deliv'rance I expeft. ! He only is my Rock And my Salvation: He's my defence ; it's not their pow >>, . Can thruft me from my throne. F 5 7 Safety 126 PSALM-IXLIL 7 Safety and Honour both On God alone depend : He, like a Rock or Fort, Ihall me 'Gainft all my Foes defend. Part II. S Ye people truft in God, When eVe you are afraid; He'll be your refuge in diftrefe, , When you implore his aid, 9 The Men of low degree Are vain ; great Men a Lye: Both in the Balance laid appear Lighter than Vanity. jio Wealth makes not happy Meiv Tis vain in this to truft : Then leek not to enrich your (elves , By ways that are unjuft. If Riches fhould abound, By Heaven's Blefling fent> Take heed they do not gain your hearts, Nor make you infolent. si That all may know from whence Their help they fhould derive : Thou, Lord, haft oft declared, that powV Is thy prerogative. 12 That Mercy Sows no left Abundantly from thee : So that according to Men's works, - Their due reward fhafl be. ■Pfalm LXIII. 4r p Arly, O Lord, my fainting Soul **'' Thy Mercy do's implore j *-/ * J. J~~* irj. j_j l * * * a •> No Traveller in defart Lands Can thrift for water more. a I long t s appear as I was wont, Within thy holy place ; Thy Pow'r and Glory to behold, And to obtain thy Grace. 3 For Life it felf, without thy Love, No relifh do's afford ; No other joys can equal this, ' To ferve and praife the Lord* 4 Til therefore make my prayVs to him. And praife him wbilft I live: 5 This, like the choiceft dainties, will Both food and pleafure give. 6 When others fleep, my wakefull thought*- Prefent thee to my mind ; And in the Night 1 think how good My God has been and kind. 7 Since thou alone haft been my help. To thee alone I fly : And on thy watchful Providence With chearfulnels rely. 8 In all my ftraits I run to thee With Speed, and Safty gain ; When I keep clofe to God, his Care And pow'r will me fuftain, 9 But they fhall lofe their own, who feek My Life to take away : 10 And their (lain Carkafes become i Food for the Beatts of Prey 3 HI The King flull joy in God, and all TJutfwear by. his great Name Shall-- 128 PSALM LXiV. Shall glory ; when perfidious Men Shall filenc'd be with flume. Pfalrn LXIV. i T ORD hear me, and from wicked Foesi *-' Be thou my Life's defence : 2 Proteft me from their fecret plots, And open Violence. (wound 3 Whofe Malice whets their Tongues, to Deeper than fharpeft Swords : Who 'inftead of poyfon'd arrows ufe Cruel and flanderous words. 4 A fecret mifchief they Intend Againft the innocent 5 Which fear of God will not reftrain, Nor yet Mans Care prevent. ^ 5 Confirm d in Malice, and combin d In fecret Leagues they hide Such undifcerned Snares, they think By none can be defcryU. 6 Nothing that Diligence can work, Or wicked Skill find out, They unattempted leave, to bring Their Villainies about. 7 But all in vain : for that juft God Whofe Vengeance they provoke, Shall ruin all their plots, and wound Them by a fudden Stroak. 8 Their wicked counfels and falfe tongues Shall on themfelves return: And left by all, o'er their loft hopes They fhaD unpitied mourn. 9 All PSALM LXV. 129 9 AD that behold this work, poflfefs'd With awful fear, fhall own, It was an hand Divine, not chance Threw thefe proud finners down. 10 The Juft will truft in God the more, And loudly tell their joys: Who makes them glorioufly triumph O er wicked Craft and Lyes. Pfalm LXV. \_As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 TDRaifes in Slon wait for thee, L And there the Vow performed fhall be : 2 To thee, O God, that heareft PrayV, All flefh ihall chearfully repair. 3 Our fins may juftly put a Stop To all that good from thee we hope ; Thy Mercy do's thofe fears aDay, For this will purge our fins away. 4 O happy they ! that may draw near To thee, and in thy Courts appear ; For thefe {hall all refreshments have Thy Houfe Gan give, or they can crave. 5 By thine amazing wonders thou Thy kindnefs to the Good doft fhow ; The ends of th* Earth in thee confide, And th' Ides that in the Sea refide. 6 Mountains, that feem to touch the Sky, Gain from thy ftrength Stability : 7 The roaring Seas God do's affvvage, And ftills the peoples madder rage. F*rt I3O irbAL*M JLAV. Part IL 3 O'er aH the Earth the Nations fpread, Thy works of pow'r and Anger dread ; And all adore thy Goodnefs great, Where e'er the Sun do's rife or fet. 9.. Thy Care prevents a threatning dearth, Thou vifiteft the thirfty Earth C Show'rs to enrich her barren womb, From thy full Springs above do come. Thy Bounty do's that food provide, By which our needs are ail fupply'd. 10 The hardned ridges of the -field, Watered with Show'rs are fof t and yield* Its Seed, by clods thus gently prefs'd, Springs up, and by* after rains is blefs'd,' 1 1 The fruitful Year rich Wettings crown, And Plenty from the Clouds drops down a 12 The Wildernefsrefrefht with rain, Tho' parch'd before, now fprings again l The little Hills new Garments wear, And in their youthful Green appear. 23 Flocks are the cloathing of the Plain D The Vales are cover'd oer with grain : All Nature feems to fhout and fing, To welcome in the hopeful Spring- [Another Metre."] I P Raifes in Sion wait for thee, *f The Vow there paid- fhall be: 2JT0 thee, O God, thatheareft pray'r^ - Ail gladly ilull repair. 2 Our PSALMLXV. 151; 3 Our fins may juftly put a ftop T* all good from thee we hope s Thy Mercy will thofe fears alky, And purge our fins away* 4 O happy they that may draw near, And in God's Courts appear ; Refreshments in thy Houfe they'll have Of what their Souls can crave. 5 By thine amazing wonders, thou Kindnefs to us doft fhow : In thee the ends of th' Earth confide, Ifles that 1 th s Sea refide. 6 The townng Mountains, by thy hand Fixt and unmoved (land. 7 The roaring Seas God do's aflwage, And People's madder rage. Part II. 45 Thy pow'rful Works, the Nations fpread So widely, fee and dread : All where the Sun do's rife or fet, Adore thy Goodnefs great. 9 Thy Care prevents a threatning dearth,' Thou vifiteft the Earth : Show'rs from above, t 5 enrich her womb, Like flowing rivers come. By Food thy Bounty do's provide, Our needs are ail fupply'd. 20 The hardned ridges of the field Soft'ned by fhowers yield, 21 Its feed, by clods thus gently prefs'd Springs up, by frefh rain blefs'd. The fruitful year rich bleflF.ngs crown Which fatning Show'rs drop down. 12 The i 3 x PSALM LXVL 12 The wildernefs refreflit with rainj Tho' parch'd, now fprings again. The little Hills new garments wear, In youthful green appear. 13 Flocks are the cloathing of the plain, The Vales fpread o'er with grain. All Nature feems to fliout, and fing Welcome t a hopeful Spring. Pfalm LXVL s T ET all the Earth with joy refound, - L/ To God their Voices raife : 2 Extol him in their Songs, and make Him Glorious by their Praife. 3 Proclaim his mighty works, in which Such terrour dos appear ; As makes his Foes to crouch, and feign Obedience thro* their fear* 4 Ev n ail the Earth fiiall worfhip thee, And fing unto thy Name: 5 Who fee the wonders thou haft done To raife and fpread thy Fame. 6 He turn'd the Sea into dry Land ; The fwelling Flood made way For Jfrael to pafs : who there His Glories did difplay. 7 He views the Nations, and his Rule Dos o'er the World extend ; Then let not men rebel, for pride Will in their ruin end. 8 Let all the people blels the Lord, And loudly fing thy Praiie ; 9 Then PSALM LXVI. in 9 Thou great Prelerver of our Lives, And Guide of all our ways. Part II. 10 Through fevere tryals we have pafs'cl, In grievous ftraits diitrefs'd : 1 1 Like Beads of burden have been us'd, With heavy loads opprefs'd. 12 Infolent Tyrants, as vile Slaves Have trod us under feet : But through all dangers we are brought, Where Eafe and Plenty meet. 13 I'll go into thine houfe, O Lord, And thankful Offerings lay 14 Before thine Altar, and the Vows I made in trouble pay. 15 To honour him, from whom all good Do's come, I'll fpare no colt 5 I'll offer what he do's require, And what will pleafe him moft, 16 Ye that are pious come and hear What God for me has done : His Mercies fhew'd to me, will be For your Inftruftioiu 1 7 When I with grief oppreft, to him My fervent cries did raife ; He heard me gracioully, and turn'd My iighing into praife. 18 God will not favour me, if I Iniquity regard. 19 But he inclined his Ear to me, And my Petitions heard. 20 O let the Glorious Name of God Be ever magnify 'd; Who 1 Who neither did reject my PrayY, , Nor his own Grace deny'd. Pfalm LXV1I. [As the 25. Pfalm.'] C Hew Mercy to us, Lord, ^ Blefs us with gifts divine j O Jet the Glories of thy Face, On us thy Servants fhine. May thy hid ways be known, Thy Fear on Earth abound \ And thy Salvation over all The Heathen World refound. Let all in Pfalms of Praife Their grateful thoughts exprefs ; Let all the people round the World Thy mighty Name confefs. The Nations now may fing Their Joys, fince God do's reign : He rules with Wifdom, this great Judge Will Rightoufnefs maintain. Let all in Pfalms of Praife Their grateful thoughts exprefs t Let all the people round the World 5 Thy mighty Name confefs. V Then ihali th* enriched Earth With Plenty overflow 5 And God on all his other Gifts, His BleflTing will beilow. r His Bleffings fhowr'd on us, Our happy Days {hall crown ; His povvV and gouinefsall the World With humble Fear fliall own. Pialm * KJ XJ. JL^ ITA JL^^ V ill. * S J Pfalm LXVIIL I As the ioo Pfalm.'] 1 ir ET the great God arife, and then ^ His fcattered Foes will flee for fear J 2 Vanifh like fmoke, and melt like wax Before the Fire, when he draws near, 3 But let the juft rejoyce, and praife 4 His Name, to which all powV belongs ; He rides on high above the Clouds, Let him be rais'd too in your Songs, 5 He pities Orphans, Widows wrongs 6 He rights, brings chained Pris ners out j He for the defolate provides, But plagues the Rebels Land with drought 7 Lord, when thou brought'ft thy people forth From Egypt with a Mighty hand: And led 'it them thro' the Wilder nefs, To bring them to the Promised Land: 8 The Heav'ns before thy Lightnings dropt; The Earth did with thy Thunder quake • Mount Sinai, when the Lord came down Did from its firm Foundation fluke. 9 In that dry Wildernefs thou fent'ft A plenteous rain, at their complaint ; Ev n Bread was rained down from Heav n, For their Refrefhment who were faint. io Thy numerous people with their flocks a Found a convenient dwelling there ; And by thy bounty, Lord, the poor \Vith all things needful furnifh'd were. Part i^ PS ALM LXVIII. Part II. 11 When God had giv'n them Vi&ories, A female Army ( J twas their u(e) Met the returning Conquerors, And in their Songs thus told the News : 12 " All the great Captains of their Hofts, " Have left the field with hafty flight-, " And left rich fpoils, all fhar'd by us Ehold my troubles Lord, *-* How they with hafte advance ; O do not ftay, but come as fail To my Deliverance. 2 Lat PSALM LXXf. 143 Let thofe that feek my Life Their own Confufion meet : When they attempt my hurt, with flume Be forced to retreat. Let fuch as make my griefs Their fport, unpitied be ; Thofe that deride my truft in God, Reward with Infamy. - But where true Worfhippers Do feek their God to pleafe, Thy favour towards them exprefs, And make their joys t'encreafe. Let thofe that hope ih thee, And thy Salvation love, Ever have caufe and hearts to fay, Praifed be God above. Look on my ftate opprefs'd, With Mifery and Grief; Thou art my Saviour and my help, Lord, fend me quick relief Pfalm LXXI. [As the 25 Pfalm*] XAY Soul on God relies, L Let none difgrace my truft : Lord, hear and fave me when I call, As thou art good and juft. G 2 3 Be l4 4 PSALM LXXI. 3 Be thou my fure defence, Whereto I may refort j Make good thy gracious promife, Lord, Be thou my Rock and Fort. 4 Save me from cruel Men, And thofe that are unjuft 5 5 Thou, Lord, alone haft been my hope^ And from my Youth, my truft. 6 Thou took'ft me from the Womb, When my firft Breath I drew : Thou haft fuftain'd me ever fince, All praife to thee is due. j Many with wonder gaze On me, as one forlorn ; 8 But by my praifes, and thine aid, I (hall confute their Scorn. 9 Lord, when my ftrength decays, And when my years decline, Do not forfake or caft me off, But own me ftill for thine. 10 Thofe that to ruine me Confpire, thefe counfels pleafe ; 11 " Whom God has left, we will purfue,' * Take and deftroy with eafe. 12 Let their preemption, Lord, Encline thee to draw near, And make thine aids with greater fpeed For my relief appear. 13 Lord, diffipate the force pf my confounded foes \ And PSALM LXXL 145 And difappointed of their hopes, To open fliame expofe. Part II. 14 In God 111 place my hopes,' Him with more praifes crown : 15 His Truth and Mercies 111 proclaim^ Whofe meafures are unknown. 16 To no Supports I'll flie, But to thy ftrength divine ; No other Goodnefs Hull be nam'd, Or Faithfulnefs, but thine, 17 Thde from my Youth I've learn'd ; And hitherto declard Thy wond'rous works: forfake me not 18 When I become gray-hair'd. Till I have further fhown Thy pow'r, and taught thy fear Both to the prefent Age, and thofe That after fliall appear. 19 Thy Goodnefs, Lord, is great, Thy Works illuftrious are ; All thy Perfe&ions have no bounds, None can with thee compare. 20 Thou flult again revive My Soul, with grief depreft ; 21 Thou, Lord, wilt raife my low Eftate, Comfort and give me reft. 22 Then to proclaim thy truth I'D all my powers raife $ G 3 And 14* PSALM LXXIL And to improve my Songs, will add Sweet Instruments of Praife. 23 My chearful tongue and lips Shall loudly bear a part In praifing thee, when tun'd and raised, By a moiy^thankful heart. 24 This /hall be my great work, To celebrate thy Fame ; Who haft redeemed me, and brought Mine Enemies to fhame. Pfalm LXXIL I As the 1 as Pfdlm,'] 1 T OrcK may the King with mighty skill i " And Grace to judge aright be blefs'd : 2 Then equal Juftice fhall have place, And the poor injured be redreis'd. 3 Then fhall the happy people, peace And undifturbed quiet gain ; When Rulers high and low, their Rights And their juft Liberties maintain, 4 He the beft ufe of powV fhall learn, To crufh the proud oppreffors might ; And fave the^heipleis poor from thofe Who in their Mileries delight. 5 Thy never-ceafing righteous Rule, Thy lafting Honour fhall procure ; And r o Ji i^ in ju,\^vii. J47 And all fhall thee obferve and fear, As long as Sun and Moon endure. By his mild Government on all Such welcome blefTings (hall come down. As fhow'rs on thirfty groumd diitill, Or gentle rains on grafs new-mown* The righteous in his days fhall thrive: The Moon it ielf fhall fooner ceafe To fill and wain, than his juft reign Fail to be bleft with lafting peace. Part II. 8 His Empire fhall not be confin'd Within fudeas bounds, but ftretch . It felf from Sea to Sea, as far As th s Earth's Inhabitants do reach. 9 Dwellers in lonefome defarts, fhall To own and do him homage meet ; His Enemies fhall lick the Duft, By low probations at his feet. 10 The Kings of Thar (is and the Mies, Tho' diftant far, fhall Prefents bring ; Princes from happy Arabs Land, With Gifts fhall honour this great King* 1 1 Yea, by all Kings of th' Earth, fhall he With low Submilfions be ador'd j All Nations Tributaries be, And ferve him as their Sovereign Lord. G 4 12 Mer- 148 PSALM LXXII. 12 Mercy fhall gain him this regard, As a known Patron of the Poor ; Who faves them when they cry in vain To other helps, and his implore. 1 3 He'll (pare them, and their cafe forlorn 14 Will pity ; and when fubtile fpite Or violence their ruine feeks. Dear fhall their blood be in his fight. Part III. 15 His Reign fhall long and profpVotis be J The Eaft rich Off rings fliall prefent j AD men fhall pray for his long Life, And praife his righteous Government. 16 Plenty fhall every-where abound; The Corn on barren Mountains fown, Shall Spring fo thick,the Fruit fhall fluked And make a noife like Lebanon* The Earth thus blefs'd, the People too ShaD fruitful be and flourifhing j The Cities Numbers fhall encreafe Like Grafs or Flowers in the Spring. 1 7 Whilft the Suns brightnels lafts, his fame In aD fucceflion fluO furvive ; All Nations fhall him blefled caD, And bleflings all from him derive* 18 Blefs'd be the Sov'reign Lord, the God Of JfrA$l % whole ftupendious A&s -V Of PSALM LXXIII. 149 Of Pow'r our Wonder, and whofe Grace Our Love and Gratitude attra&s. 19 Oh, may the glorious Name of God For ever be advanced then : His Glories fill the Earth, and all Join in his Praife, and fay, Amen. Pfalm LXXIIL [As the 100 Pfalm.] 1 (^Ertain it is, that God is kind, ^ To thofe who are fincerely good : 2 But yet my Faith was at a lofs, My Feet did dagger where I flood. 3 I faw the Wickeds profp'rous ftate f My envy at thofe Fools did rife : 4 That when a healthful Age was pad, A quiet Death fhould clofe their Eye& 5 Exempt from Plagues and Miferies That others feek t'efcape in vain ; 6 They're cover'd o'er with violence, And Pride furrounds them like a chafri." 7 Pamper'd with Eafe and Luxury, Their Body thrives, looks frefh an Their Wealth rolls in with a fullri. Beyond their hopes, without then G S i5o PSALM LXXIII. 8 Such is their lofty pride, t'opprefi They make no fcruple, feel no fhame : 9 Dare Heav n it (elf with blafphemies, And freely blafts the good Man's Name. ro This gives difturbance to his mind, And Paffion makes his tears to flow ; 1 1 Doubts rife within him, whether God Difcerns or minds things done below. % 2 -Th* ungodly are the profp'rous men, Thrive in the World, and riches gain : *3 I've wafh'd mine hands in Innocence, And cleans'd my heart, fays he, in vain.^ 54 For every Morn renews my Plagues, And I whole Days in Sorrow fpend : 15 But ftay : thus fpeaking, I againft The Faith of all good Men offend. i Part II. 16 I oft confider'd with my felf Th* unequal ways of Providence ; I found them hard to be refolv'd, And Doubts long kept me in fufpenfe. % 7 At God s Houfe I at laft enquir'd, And there did my miftakes amend : Before I only view'd their way, But now I underftood their end. 38 I faw the flippery precipice On which their tcttring feet were plac'd : 19 And PSALM LXXIII. 151 r? And with what terrors they were feiz'd, When down to fudden ruine caft. 20 Their Happinefs was like a dream, Which waking, quickly vanifhes : 2 1 Lord ! what a ftupid Beaft was I, 22 To vex my felf at their Succefs. 23 For all this while I was thy care, By thee fuftain'd, tho' fuffering ; 24 Thy Counfels here fliall guide me ftilJ, And afterwards to Glory bring. '25 Lord, there is none in Heav n or Earth On whom I can rely, like thee ; 26 For when my heart and hopes here fail, My ftay and portion thou wilt be. 27 But thofe that are from God eftrang'd, Or unto hateful Idols bow, Shall furely their own ruine meet, And a deferved Overthrow. 28 God is my chiefeft Good ; 'tis beft To keep me to my God mod nigh: Then I his Mercy and his Truth ^hall praife, when I on him rely. [ Another Metre.] 1 TT's fure, that God is kind to thofe x That are fincerely good ; 2 But yet my Faith was at a lofs, I ftagger'd where I rtood. 3 View- ifz PSALM LXXliL 3 Viewing bad men, tho* foolifh, here To profper, envy rofe ; 4 To fee an eafie Death, an Age Of health and vigour, clofe* 5 From troubles freed, that other men Strive to efcape in vain ; 6 They boaft in violence, and pride Surrounds them like a chain. 7 Pamper 'd with Luxury and Eafe, Their looks are fat and fair : Their wealth flows in beyond their hopes, 1 And oft without their care. 8 T 5 opprefs the weak, their lofty pride No fcruple feels, nor (hame : 9 They dare Heav n to blafpheme, and blaft Freely the good man's name. 10 This gives difturbance to his thoughts, And makes his tears to flow : 1 1 And now he doubts, whether God knows Or minds what's done below. 12 Th 3 ungodly are the profpVous men, Grow rich and thrive amain. 13 I've wafti'd my hands in innocence, And cleans'd my heart in vain. 14 For ev'ry Morn my plagues renewed, In grief whole days I fpend. 15 Butftay: fuch words againft the Faith Of all good men offend. Part PSALM LXXl'IL i si Part II. 16 I oft debated with my felf God s ways of Providence : I found the fearch too hard, and doubts Long kept me in fufpenfe. 17 TiD coming to GodsHoufe, I there Did my Miftakes amend : Before I view'd their way, but now I underftood their end : 18 I law the (lippery precipice On which their feet were plac'd : 1 9 And with what terrours feizcl,when down To fudden ruine caft. 20 Their happinefs was like a dream, Which waking, vanifhes. 2 1 Lord ! what a Beaft was I, to vex 22 My felf at their Succefs* 23 For ftifl I was thy care, by thee Suftain'd, tho* fuffering. 24 Thy Counfels they fhall guide me herej And hence to Glory bring. 25 There's none in Heav nor Earth,on whom I can rely, like thee. 26 When my heart and hopes here fail,my ftay And portion thou wilt be. 2) But thofe that are from God eftrang'd, Or unto Idols bow ; Shall meet thy fierce difpleafure here, And utter overthrow. 28 God w 154 PSALM LXXIV. 28 God is my chiefeft good : it's bed To keep to him rnoft nigh : His Truth and Mercy I flull praife, When I on him rely. Pfalm LXXIV. [A* the 100 Pfalm*'] 17 I LL God for ever caft off thofe Whom for his own,we know^echofe? For ever flnil his Anger fmoke Againft his once beloved Flock ? 2 Let not thy Purchafe, Lord, thy Lot . So dearly bought, be quite forgot : But thy old dweDing call to mind, Shn % to which thou haft been kind. 3 Vifit with fpeed, and view with pity The lafting ruines of our City ; • Or in thy Holy Houfe alone, What mifchief th' Enemy has done. 4 Where we were wont thy Name t 5 adore, With rage they impioufly roar : Their Banners there fet up we fee, In token of their Vi&ory. 5 As men in lopping of thick bough?, So here they freely deal their blows. 6Carv 3 d-work,inwhich fuch skill wasfhown, An Axe's ftroak at once hews down. 7 The PSALM LXXIV. i ss 7 The Houfe, by being God's, that claims To be untouch'd, they turn to flames; And level with the Ground thus lain, Is made by wicked hands profane. 8 They have defign'd, fuch is their fpite, To root out our Religion quite : Our Synagogues for this employ J d, Not one is left, but all deftroy'd. 9 And, as if God had left us, we No tokens of his Prefence fee ; No Prophet now to us does fend, To tell us when our woes fliall end. Part II. ( thofe 10 How long, Lord, wilt thou bear with Who Trttfi in thee, to Scorn expofe ? And hear'ft what blafphemies they fpeafc, That thou to fave us art too weak. 1 1 Why,Lord,do'ft thou that hand withdraw,' That kept thine Enemies in awe ? Exert thy powV, and all will fee Their Folly, who contend with thee. 12 We thy Protection feem to claim, Of old our King, and ftill the fame. What ftrange Salvation in times pall Has this Land feen, that now lies walte 1 « 3 The parted Sea retir'd in hafte, Op fling a way thro 3 which we pafs'd > On I5 6 PSALM LXXIV. On its return th' Egyptian hoft, Stern as Sea-Monfters, all were loft. 14 Thar oh and all his Captains drown d And fpewed out, no Grave they found, But in the Bellies of wild Beafts, (feafts# And Fowls, which on them made their 15 From an hard Rock, cleft by a Rod, Streams flow i d,&fhew , d the power of God: Again, a flowing Stream do's ftop> And a great River's dried up. Part III. 16 The regular changes that we fee Of Day and Night, were made by thee : The proper Light that either needs, From Sun and Moon by turns proceeds, 17 Th' Earth's Limits,and its various Glimesj Difference of Seafons and of Times : The Summer's heat, and Winter's cold j That fruitful, this decay 'd and old : Thefe Changes wifely order'd were, So are thofe in our Condition here. 18 But Fools ftill profp'rous, grow fo proud^ They now blafpheme thy Name aloud- 19 Oh, may thy Church, thy Turtle-Dove, Mournful, yet chafte, thy pity move : To Birds of Prey expofe her not, Tho' poor, too dear to be forgot. 20 Thy PSALM LXXV. 157 20 Thy Covnant made to us refpecl, Canan to give and to proteft. Now all its dwellings doleful lie, With rapine fill'd and cruelty. 21 O let not the Opprefs'd complain, Their pray'rs and truft in God are vain : T J a good eftate the helplefs Poor, That they may praife thy Name, reftore. 22 Delay not, Lord, much lefs decline To plead our caufe, fince ours is thine ; For thefe Fools feoff at our diftrefs, Reproach thy Providence no lefs. 23 Forget not then the infulting cries And tumult ot thine Enemies ; Whofe Pride, if it unpur.iih'd go. Their Infolence will higher grow^ Pfalm LXXV. \I/E11 never ceafe to thank our God " For his preferving Care : For that thy pow'rful help is near, Thy wondrous works declare. What good men long fo much to fee $ When fettled in my Throne, Diforders then fhall be reform'd, And equal Juftice done. The Lands Confufions had diffolv'd The Peoples hearts with fear s The 158 PSALM LXXVI. The Pillars of the Government By me fupported were, 4 The Fools I cafction'd not to be So madly infolent ; 5 Nor ftifly proud, as if t* outbrave Even Heavn it fclf they meant. 6 Promotion comes not from this Coaft, Nor that, by lucky chance : 7 God the great Sov'reign puts one down, Another to advance. 8 He deals out plagues to men \ his hand Pours out a dreadful Cup, Full of ftrange mixture, and with fad Ingredients made up. Some bitter drops the good may tafte, Eur. God referved hath For wicked men the bottom dregs, And larger draughts of wrath. 9 But I will celebrate and fing For ever, Lord, thy praife : And more cut oil the wicked's powY, And that of good men raife. Pfalm LXXVI. I As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 VTOne knows, like Judah, God fo weD, -^ Nor his Renown, like IJrael. 2 Jerusalem* his place of reft, And Sions with his Prefence bleft. 3 There PSALM LXXVL 159 3 There lay the Arrows broke, the Shield, The Sword, and Arm that did it wield. 4 Thou, for the Slaughters of that day, Art more renown'd than Hills of prey. 5 They that with courage us'd tinvade, Themfelves a prey to us are made, (ftands, Seiz'd with death's deep, which none with- Their mighty men could find no hands. 6 Chariots and Horfe their ruine prov'd, Both at thy check remaind unmov'd. 7 When God is wroth, men think in vain Courage orConquefts to maintain. 8 When he from Heav n his Sentence pafs'd, And role to fave the meek in hafte 5 9 Th* approach our foes with terrour fiii'd, And all their rage becalm'd and ftill'd. 10 Thus man's outragious wrath and fpite, Raifes God's praife to a greater height 5 All whofe remains not yet exprefs'd Shall at his pleafure be fupprefs'd. 1 1 Vow then to God, as well as pray ; And what you vow, with confcience pay : Let all around their prefents bring, T'exprefs their fear of this great King. 12 Men's height no privilege can plead, Hell humble them, or ftrike them dead : Monarchs that to the world give Law, Before him Hand with trembling awe. Pfalm vSo PSALM LXXVIL Pfalm LXXVIL I As the ioo PfalmJ] i TN my diftrefs, my pray'rs and cries 1 To God that heard me I renewed : 2 And in the Night, when others reft, With hands fpread out, to him I fu'd. 3 All comfort I refus d, my thoughts Of God (how kind h'had been before, And what our miferies now were) Dirturbd and overwhelm'd me more. 4 Mine Eyes to tieep I could not clofe, Tho' grief had lock'd my Lips up faft : 5 All I could do, was to recount Thy Wonders wrought in Ages pad, 6 I cafl'd to mind the Songs of Praife I made, from former dangers free'd ; Debated with my ielf how well God's paft and prefent ways agreed 7 Will God, faid I, quite caft us off? Nor follow us with one kind thought ? 8 Are all his Springs of Goodnefs dry ? And muft his Promife ftand for nought 2 9 Has Mercy lain fo long difus'd, That God to fliew it has forgot 2 Or's fo provoked, our Miferies To look on, but regard them not ? lo This PSALM LXXVII. i^r This pain'd me fore ; that fuch a change In God's Proceedings did appear ; That th' hand which formerly did fave, Its Itroaks fhould now be fo fevere. 1 But I'm refolv'd God's former works And wonders I will think upon : 2 Repeat no longer my Complaints, But talk of all that thou haft done. Fart II. 13 The methods of thy Providence Perfe&Iy juft and holy are, Tho' far above our reach \ whofe Power And Greatnefs are beyond compare. 14 The Wonders thou haft done, thy Name Above all other Gods have raised ; The World has feen thy PowY, fo far Exceeding theirs, and been amaz'd. 15 Thy Care, fo wond'roufly preferv'd, Jacob and Jofefh faw : their feed Beheld th' effe&s of thy ftrong Arm, When from th' Egyptian bondage freed. 6 The Sea down to its bottom felt Th' approach of God, and frighted was ; Fled in fuch hafte, the Depths were left A Way, thro' which en Foot to pals. 17 A ftorm of rain and thunder filled The air with nolle, thy foos with fears ; Strange hail like pointed ftones,came down, And clattering flew about their ears. j8 God's 1 62 P S ALM .LXXVUl 18 God's thund 'ring V T oice was heard above^ The Lightnings in their faces flafh'd ; And whilit the Earth trembled andfhook, Th a amazed People ftood abafli'd. 19 Thou through the Seas deep waters mad'ft A path, which none before had trod ; And none, with all their utmoft skill, Can trace the footfteps of our God, 20 Mofes and Aaron led thy Flock With tender care and gentle hand ; And fed them in the delart, till They came unto the promis'd Land, Pfalm LXXVIII. [As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 \A Y People, to my words give ear ; 2 L * They are not vulgar things you 11 hear ; But Faflages of old remark, Pafltng all skill in riddles dark. 3 To us, things by our Fathers known, Have furely been conveyed down ; 4 We to conceal them think not fit, But t J after Ages will tranfmit. That they may learn God's pow'r to praife, For wondrous works of former days, 5 This, God who gave our Law, enjoin'd We fhould acquaint the Race behind ; 6 And PSALM L XXVIII. 16] 6 And ttiey the next, that they might fet < 7 Their hops on God, and not forget His works, whidi powerful Motives are T'obferve his precepts with due care. 8 And warnings too not to rebel!, For which their ftubborn Fathers fell ; Whofe Hearts were not prepared t' obey ; Or if enclin'd, foon fell away. 9 The Ephraimitcs well arm'd with bows, Like Cowards fled before their foes ; 10 God left them, when they did forfake His Guidance, and his Covnant brake 1 1 His wonders they forgat too foon, The works they knew his hand had done : 1 2Th' amazing things that wrought had been In Egypt % by their Fathers feen. 13 By him the Sea divided was, And through it on dry ground they pafs > The fluid Waters fvveil, and ftand • Like a firm wall on either hand. Part II. 14 He led them by a glorious Cloud ; Both night and day their way it ftiow'd. 15 Rocks in the wildetneis he clave, And thirfted drink in plenty gave. 16 Streams from the Rock, like rivers fent, After them in their Travels went. 17 All Nature chang'd, but theirs, has been, Which durft evn in that defart fin. i3 With i $4 PSALM LXXVIII. j 8 With what God fent, not fatisfy'd, By a new proof his pow'r they try ; Meat now, not for their want, they crave, But fuch as wanton Luft would have. I"9 Diftruft they openly declare, . Both of God's Pow'r, and of his Care $ Their Blood's like water fhed. 4 Inftead of Pity, thus forlorn, We're made their fport and fcorn.' 5 When fliall thy Jealoufie expire 2 Thy wrath chat burns like fire? 6 On fuch as know not God, nor prayi Let thy fierce anger ftay: 7 Who with devouring rage have razM Our Walls, and Land laid wafte. 8 Tho* juftly thou prevok'd haft beenj Vifit not our pail fin. But let thy Mercy, tho 3 brought low, Prevent our ruine now. 9 Pais by our fins, thy Grace t* advance, And fend Deliverance. (pray; 10 Where's now their God, to whom they Why fhould the Heachen fay J By hy revenge for > ad ihey've fpilt, They'll know God and their guilt. 1 1 Save PSALM LXXX. 167 11 Save thofe whom they've condemned to Mov'd by the Prifoners cry. (die, 12 Repay Seven- fold our Neighbours fcorn, We for thy fake have born, 13 Thy People then thy Name fiiall raife, And thee all Ages praife. Pfalm LXXX. [As the ico Pfalm!} C* Reat Shepherd of good Jacob's Race, ^-* And Jofeph's wondrous Guide, give ear. Thou fitt'it between the Cherubins, Thence glorioufly for us appear. 2 Epkraim, with th 3 other Tribes once faw Thy Conquefts in the wildernefs : Now fhew thy felf that they may know Thy faving Power is ftill no left. 3 Oh make an happy change, and us Unto thy favour, Lord, reftore : For if our God be recpncLTd, We ihall be fav'd and figh no more.^ 4 Great God! how long wilt thou reject Our Prayr's when we thy help intreat 3 sWhilfLwelargedraiightsoftearsdrinkdownJ Tears that are mingled with our meat. Our foes, agreeing in cur harm. Strive only who Ihall (poll us moft ; Laugh at our truft in God, too weak They think, toppofe thepow'rs they boaft H 2 7 Oh 1 68 PSALM LXXX. 7 Oh change our State, and us again Unto thy favour, Lord, reftore ; For if our God be reconciled, We fhall be fav d and figh no moreJ Part II. 8 From Egypt thou haft brought a VineJ Tranfplanted hither by thine hand : 9 Expeird the Heathen, ? that its roots Might farther fpread and fill the Land. io The Hills were covered with its (hade, Its boughs o'er goodly Cedars ftretch'd : i i So fruitful 'twas, it from the Sea As far as to Euphrates reachtf. 12 Why is her fence broke down? her grapes By every fpoiler's hand are prefs'd : 1 3 The Boar roots up her plants, her fruit's Devoured by every favage Beaft. 14 Return, great God, look from above Vifit this Vine forfook fo long ; 15 Thine own Plantation, and the Branch Thou madeft for thy felf fo ftrong. 16 See what Deftruciion's made, the fire Has burnt already what's cut down; And what remains will be confutnd, If God continue ftill to frown. 1 7 Lord,fave the King, whom thou doft love,' And fend him thine Almighty aid 5 Whom zealous for thine Honour, thou, And ftrong for our defence, haft made. 18 From thee we never will revolt, If thou wilt us again revive > But ! PSALM LXXXI. 169 But wor/hip thee and never ceafe To praife thy Goodnefs, whilll^we live, 19 Oh change our date, and us again Unto thy favour, Lord , reftore i For if our God be reconcile, We fhall be fav'd, and figh no more. Pfalm LXXXL \_As the 100 Pfalm,'] 1 "DRaife him, to whom all powV belongs, •■- With joyful and triumphant Songs 5 2 Join to rhe Mufick of your voice Sweet Inftruments Harmonious noife. 3 On the New Moon, with Trumpets found. Proclaim the folemn Feaft ? round : 4 This was a ftanding Law, decreed By Jacob's God to Jacob's Seed : 5 For a Memorial ordain'd Of their Remove from Egypt's Land: Who after heard with fear and awe God's unknown Voice, that gave the Law. 6 His Ihoulder crufh'd with loads, I eas'd, His Hands from fordid works released. 7 You cry J d in trouble and oft crav d My help, and I as often fav d. The thundring Cloud that terrify *d Th" Egyptians^ was your Light and Guide- You prov'd at Meriiah'shm'd fpring My PowV, and I your murmuring. 8 I will inftruft my People ftill, If they will hear and do my will. H 3 9 Own 170 PSALM LXXXIL 9 Own then no foreign Deity, Nor worfhip any God but me. 10 I am thy God; 'twas my ftrong hand Which brought thee out of Egypt's Land » Open thy Mouth, tho' ne'er fo wide, Thy longings fhall be fatisfy'di, 1 1 But Ifrael would not hear my Voice, Nor make their God their only choice, 12 So they were led, as tfieir lufts crav'd. By Counfels of a Mind deprav'd. 13 Oh, had they made but God their Guide^ And with his wife Advice comply s d 5 14 He all their Foes would Toon have quelled His hand have ail their force repell'd. 15 They, who their Malice would not quit, Been glad to flatter and fubmit : While he his People would have bleft, With never-failing Peace and Reft. 16 With Plenty have enrich'd the Field, The fineft wheat for food to yield : And with the fweet refrefhment filVd, Of Honey from the Rock diftill'd. Pialm LXXXIL I As the 113 Pfa/m.'] 1 VE Rulers of the world, that bear * God's Name, and reprefent him here, Know that this judge among you fits. 2 If you enacl unrighteous Laws, Or countenance a wicked caufe, Your Guiltinels no plea admits. 3 You PSALM LXXXIIL 171 3 You aft like God, when you defend The poor, and your affiftance lend To helpleis Men that juftice crave. 4 Abfolve the Innocent with fpeed, Obnoxious only by their need, And from th 1 Oppreflbr's pow'r fave* 5 They cry too oft to you in vain, Who11 But be difpers'd, and fly like chaff, By driving Tempers fcatter'd round. 14 As Fire confumes dry wood, the Sun's Hot rays the parched Mountains burn 5 15 So, by thy wrathful Storm puriVd And frighted, all their force overturn. 16 Lord PSALM LXXXIV. 173 16 Lord, let their difappointed hopes In their deje&ed looks appear ; Cover their face with fhame, till they Thy Favour feek and Pow'r revere. 1 7 Let this Defeat fo feize their thoughts With trouble, and their fears alarms That no more Courage may remain T' affail, nor Power to do us harm* 18 Thus Men wiU>readi!y confefe, That he whomwe Jehovah caP, Is the great Ruler of the World, In Power Supeiiour over all. Pfalm LXXXIV. 1 TJOw beauteous is the Place, where thou * A Thy Prefence, Lord, doit grant ; 1 Oh, how I long t* approach thy Courts Impatient of reftraint. 3 The little Birds thofe Liberties Enjoy, which I'm deny'd \ Near to thine Altar they prepare Their Nefts, and there refide,. 4 O happy men ! that may frequent Thine Houfe, to praife thee ftill : 5 Whofe truft is in thine aid, whofe heart Devout affections fiU. 6 They pafs with joy thro' Bacds vale So troublefome and dry : Whofe want of Springs, refreshing (how ^s By Heav n beftow cl fupply, 7 Thus with renewed vigour they Go on unwearied ftill j H 5 And 174 PSALM LXXXV. And all prefent themfelves before The Lord, in Sioris Hill- 8 Great God of Hofts, attend when I My PrayV to thee addrefs ; 9 Look gracioufly on mine Eftate, And thine Anointed blefs. 20 A thoufand joyous Days elfe where, Yield me not fuch content, As one Day's freedom in thy Houfe, And in thy Service fpenr. There let me have the meanefi place, And at the Threfh hold lie ; Rather than all the wicked s State, Without this Liberty. 11 God is a glorious Sun, from whom We Light and Life derive ; A fhield for our defence, and he Will Grace and Glory give. No good will he with-hold from him That's upright in his way, 12 O happy Man ] that makes the Lord His only truft and ftay. Pfalm LXXXV. \As the w^th Pfalm .] HP H Y Mercy ,Lord, haschang'd our doom^ * Thy Captives to their Land are come, 1 And all their Sins are done away. 3 Thine Anger which was fierce before, Is now remov J d and flames no more, 4 O let it ever ceafe, we pray. 5 When wilt thou, Lord, from wrath refrain J 6 Raife and revive our Joys again 2 7 Thy PSALM LXXXVL i 7s 7 Thy faving Mercies, Lord, reftore. 8 Til liften to the voice of Peace, Which God will to his Saints exprefs,' If they return to Sin no more. 9 Surely thy faving health is near, To fuch as thee fincerely fear, And Glory to our Land will bring. 1 io Mercy and Truth together meet, Juftice and Peace each other greet : 1 1* And Truth out of the Earth fhall fpring. From heavn fhall righteoufnefs look down* 12 God's Bleffings will our labours crown $ Our Land with Plenty fhall oerflow. 13 He with great Juftice all things fways ; And Men fhould eye his righteous ways 3 To trace the fteps where he do's go. Pfalm LXXXV4. 1 If" OR D bow thine ear to my requefts, A "' Tho' poor and in the duft : 2 O fave my righteous Soul, for, Lord, In thee alone I truft. 3 Be merciful to me, O God, And hear my mournful voice. 4 Daily my Soul to thee afcends, ' Oh make it co rejoice. 5 Thou, Lord, art gracious and good, To pardon (ins inclined ; And ail that humbly thee implore, Shall plenteous mercy find. 6 To thee I call in my diftrefs, In hope thou wilt attend : 7 Oft 176 PS ALM LXXXVl 7 On thee with Patience wait, 'till thou A gracious Anfwer fend, 8 Tho 5 Heathens boaft of other Gods, And talk of Pow'rs Divine; There's none that can compare with thee^ Nor any Works like thii?e. 9 All the deceived Lands at length Their Maker fhall adore; Shall glorifie thy Name, O Lord, And celebrate thy Pow'r. io When they behold how great thou art • What Wonders thou haft done j Their Idols they'll difowo> and fay, That thou art God alone. Part II. i 1 Lord, guide my fteps, that from the way Of Truth I ne'er may err $ My loofe affeftions fo unite, That I thy Name may fear. 12 With all my Soul 111 praife the Lord, His Glories ever tell $ 1 3 By whofe great goodnefs I have been Freed from the loweft Hell. 14 Numbers of proud and cruel men, O God, againft me rife \ They feek my Life, and havs no fear Of thee before their Eyes. 15 Thou, Lord, art piri-ful and kind, To punifh Sinners flow ; Goodnelsand Faithfulnefs from thee Abundantly do flow. 16 Thy PSA LM LXXXVII. 177 16 Thy merciful regard I need, And ftrength from thee I crave ; From all defigned mifchiefs, Lord, Thy helplefs Servant fave. 17 Some fignal mark of favour fhew, Which all my Foes may fee, And at their Malice blufh ; when thou Doft help and comfort me. Pfalm LXXXVIF. [As the 100 Pfalm.'] pLac d on the holy Hill, God s Seat A For Beauty and for Strength is great. 2 God none of Jacob's dwellings hates, But none fo loves as Sioris Gates. 3 Tho' other Cities famous are, Thy Glories are without compare j Of thee alone it can be told, God here his Refidence do's hold* 4 E&Jpt an d Babylon may fhow, (And fo may other Countries too) ^ Some fingle Worthy, who deriv a His Birth from them, and where he liv'd 5 Sion vaft numbers can return, Of great and good men in her born ; Whofe flourifhing eftate, fhe J s fufe, God by his care, will ftill fecure. 6 When God, who all difcerns, fhall view The Nation's Regiiter ; how few Noted for Goodneis will he place Upon th' account of Heathen Race ? 7 Sion 178 PSALM LXXXVIII. 7 Sion has many fuch enjoy 3 d, Tho' in lower fervices employ 'd : They one another here fucceed, As Streams ftillflow which Springs do feed. Pfalm LXXXVIII. [As the ioo Pfa/m.~] i r*\ God, my Saviour, Night and Day ^ To thee I cry, to thee I pray : 2 Incline thine ear to my complaint, In Mercy my Petitions grant, 3 Troubles my Soul fo filled have, I dwell next door unto the Grave* 4 My ftrength's fo fpent, when look'd upon, I'm given o'er by all for gone, 5 Shut up from all Society, Among the Dead I'm only free : Forgot like thofe in Battel (lain, Like Families without remain. 6 I'm thruft into a difmal Cell, Which, deep and dark, refembles Hell: 7 Thy wrath will fink me down at laft, Troubles, like Waves, come on fo fait. 8 As if t 3 another World removed, IVe no converfe with thofe I lov'd: Others to fee me have no mind, To fuch a loathlbrne place confind. 9 Souow s the Company I keep, Who can do nothing here but weep ; Only my fervent cries implore Thine aid, when I can weep no more. Part PS J LAI LXXXIX. 179 Part II. 10 Wilt thou fliew Wonders to the Dead ; Shall they, to praife thee,raife their Head 2 1 1 What kindnels can the grave declare ? What Truth, when Men deftroyed are ? I 12 What PowV appear, where Light is not * Or Righteouihefs, where all's forgot 2 13 Thus, Lord, my cries to thee I've lent, My Pray'rs the morning Light prevent. 14 Why do I then deferted lie ? Why f rown'ft thou on my Mifery ? 15 Affliction has my Portion been, E'er fince mine Age was young and green. From which if no releafe I find, Thy Terrours will diffract my Mind : 16 And, now thine Anger fiercer grows, Death only muil conclude my woes. 1 7 Thefe daily, like a roiling Tide, Environ me on every fide 5 The Waves together met, in hafte Will {well, and fwallow me at laft. 18 Relief from Friends and thofe I lovcl Is hopelefs all (b far removed 5 And all, who my acquaintance were, Are loll, or hide themfelves for fear. Pfalm LXXXIX. 1 VA7 I T H chearful Heart 111 ever fing * * The Mercies of th^ Lbrd ; To ail make known how true he is, And conftant to his Word. 2 With- 180 PSALM LXXXIX: 2 Without all change thy Mercy do $ On firm foundations ftay ; And fooner than thy Promife fail The Heav ns ftiall move away. 3 When God his Servant David chofe, To govern Ifrael ? This Covenant with him he made, And by his Oath did feal : 4 " The Throne I give thee, on thy feed u For ever I entail; " Which tho' thrown down, yet I again "To raife it will not fail* 5 This wond'rous Love if we forget With Praifes to proclaim, The Heav'nly Angels facred Quire Shall celebrate the fame. 6'Theie never with the Lord compare, Nor his Commands conteft; 7 But give attendance at his Throne, i With awfuffear pofiefs'd. Part II. 8 Great God! there's none that's arm'd with Or girt with Truth like thee; (pow'r, 9 Thou, when the waves arife, doft rule And ftill the raging Sea. to Thy Arm alone brake Egypt's pow'r, And Ifrael did adore, When they beheld the drowned Holt Lie Scattered on the fhcre. I j The World, with all therein, is thine t Made by thy pow'rf ul voice : 12 With PSALM LXXXIX. 181 12 With all the Quarters of the Earth, Which in thy Care rejoice. 13 Thy great and uncontrolled Power,, Can no refiftance fear : 14 Yet Mercy, Righteoufnefs and Truth In all thy Rule appear. 15 Bleft are the men that underftand The joyful found of Praife : They, thro' thy Favour fhall enjoy An Age of happy Days. 16 TW Expreffions of thy wondrous Love, Will frefh delights create ; 17 And thou, the Glory of their ftrengtb, Wilt raife their low eftate. Part HI. 1 8 Our King and Guardian, is the Lord OUfrael, ever bleft : 19 Who to an Holy Prophet thus His mind of old expreft. 41 I've found a Man of worth and might 11 For your Deliverer j 44 One from among the People chofe, 41 1 for your King prefer. 20 4C David, my Servant, to receive 44 This Honour I appoint ; " Go then, and to this Office him With Holy Oil anoint. 21 My powerful Prefence I'll afford T J alTifthim indiftrefs: 22 Whom fubt left Foes fhall not deceive Nor fpightfulleft opprels. 23 But he fhall their united force Broken in pieces fee ; And i8x PSALM LXXXIX. And all that hate him, by my pow'r Plagu'd and deftroy cl fhall be. 24 To him my Faithfulnefs I'll fhow, My Favours on him fhowre 5. And whilft he trufts in me, will raife And ftill enlarge his pow'r. 25 His Empire, by his Vi&ories, Shall far and wide extend 5 26 On God, as a kind Father, he For fafety fhall depend. 27 Til own him for my firft-born King Inhigheft Honour pkcd : 28 My Love for him I'll keep, with him My Covenant fhall ftand faft. 29 Succeffion in his Family From failing I'll fecure; The Regal PowV therein fliall Iaft While th 3 Heavens do endure. Part IV. 30 If David's Son mind not my Law, Nor in my Judgments walk ; 31 If they Religion, and its Rules Of Life, profanely balk. 32 For thefe tranlgreflions and negle&s Severely they fhall fmart : 33 But yet my Love 111 not withdraw, Nor from my word depart. I will not break th 5 Engagements made To David's Royal blood : 35 What by my Holinels I've fworn, My Truth fliall ftill make good. 36 His Race fhall never fail, his Throne While the Sun fhines fhall laft ; 37 Nor o* PSALM LXXXIX. 183 37 Nor fhall the Moon, my Pledge above, Stand in her more fait. 31 But, Lord, how fhall we reconcile Thy dealings with thy word ? Wroth with our King, heVnow by thee Rejefted and abhcrr'd. 32 As if with David thou hadft made A Covenant in vain ; His Honour's trampled under foot, His Crown is made profane. 40 All his Defences are broke down His Forts in ruines laid ; 41 A fcorn t 3 his Neighbours, and a prey To every Spoiler made. 42 His Foes, much ftronger, triumph in Their eafie Vi&ories : 43 His blunted fword cannot repel AfTailing Enemies. 44 His former Glory's quite eclips'd, His Kingdoms ftate o'erthrown : 45 His Reign is fhortned, and difgrace Has fullied his renown. Part V. 46 How long fhall we in this fad ftate, By thee negle&ed mourn ? Till we are utterly confum'd, Lord, fhall thine Anger burn ? 47 Oh call to mind how fhort a time At bell, to live we have : Shall it be faid we're made for nought But forrovv and a Grave ; 43 Why fhould our Foes deftroy us thus ? When none's lb firm and ltrong, But 1 84 PSALM XC But he muft fall into the Grave, And yield to Death ere long ? 49 Lord, what's become of that old Love Thou did ft to David bear 2 To whom for ever to be kind Tfrcu faithfully didft fwear? 50 Forget not, Lord, how we are made The mighty Peoples fcorn : I eafier ail my other griefs 1 han their reproach have born. 5 1 Thy Foes they are, and to reproach TH> Promife they intend ; As if with Davids ruin'd houfe His Kingdom now fliould end. '52 But ftill well hope in thee, tho' fcorn'd, And praife thee, tho' oppreft: And evermore will fay, Amen % Amen, the Lord be bkft. Pfa!m XC [As the 100 Pfa/m. m \ 1 T OR D, every Age and Race has (een ^ Thou haft our help and refuge been. 2 Ere that the Mountains had a Birth, Or ever thou hadft form' d the 1 Earth > Thou hadft a being long before, And fhalt abide when time's no more. 3 Thy firft Decree 'gainft man was juft, Bidding him Turn again to Duft. 4 A thoufand years, if we could flay In life io long, is but a day CoxnparM PSALM XC. i8j Compared with thee, and in thy fight Like the ihort watches of the night. 5 Death, like an overflowing ftream, Sweeps us away; our Life's a Dream. 6 As flow rs i'th' morning frefh and fair, Cut down ere night and withered are. 7 Thine Anger and our Wickednefs, 8 Makes the fhort term of Nature kfs : 9 And thus our years t'an end are brought, As fwiftly as a Breath or Thought. io Our Age to feventy years is fet , If to another ftage we get, And unto Fourfcore years arrive, We rather figh and groan than live. Part II. 1 1 Lord, who with due reflexion hath Thought on the terrours of thy wrath ? Wrath that is equal to our dread, And ftrikes fo often finners dead. 12 Oh that the fenfe of our laft end, Th* uncertainties this Life attend, May more excite our fear 6i thee, And a wife care of Piety. 13 When, Lord, (hall thy difpleafure ceafe ? When wilt thou give our troubles eaie 2 Now we are humble and repent, Shew pity to us, and relent. 14 Oh let that Mercy come at laft We long impatiently to taft : 15 And in proportion to our tears. Let gladneis crown our future years.' 16 Since 186 PSALM XC. 16 Since Afts of Grace thy Glory are, And pleafe thee moft; do thou appear In thefe to us and to our Race : 17 Shew us the Beauties of thy Face. Afford thy Light to guide our way, That we may never go aftray : All our good undertakings blefs, And proiper with defied fuccefs. [ Another MetreT^ 1 T Ord, every Age and Race has feen L ' Thou halt our Refuge been. 2 Ere that the Mountains had a birth, Or thou hadft formed the Earth, Thou tv aft) when nothing was before, Wilt be ■, when time's no more. 3 Thy firft Decree gainft Man w 7 as juft, Thou faidll, Return to Duft. 4 A Life prolonged t* a thoufand years ; One Day to thee appears ; As the fhort watches of the Night, Which ilept away, we flight. $ Hurri'd away by Death's fwift ftream, We vanifh like a dream. 6 Ere Night, thusflovvrs i' th' morning fair Cut down and withered are, 7 Thine Anger and our Wickednefs 8 Make's Life's fhort term ftill lefs. 9 And thus our years t' an end are brought Swift as a Breath or Thought. IP Our Age to feventy years is fet ; If forward ftill we get, And unto Fourfcore years arrive, We rather figh than live. Part PSALM XCI. 187 Part II. 11 Lord, who with due refleftion hath Thought on thy pow'rful wrath 2 i Wrath that is equal to our dread, And oft ftrikes finners dead. 12 O that our Lives that fwiftly fpend, And fenfe of our laft end 9 May more excite our fear of thee, And care of Piety. 13 When, Lord, fhall thy difpleafure ceafe 2 When give our troubles eafe ? Now we are humble and repent, Shew pity, and relent. 14 O let that Mercy come at laft Our longing Souls wculd taft : 15 And in proportion to our tears, Joys crown our future years. 16 Since A£ls of Pow'r and Mercy are Thy Glory 3 Lord appear 17 In thefe to us and to our Race ; Shew us thy beauteous Face. Afford thy Light to guide our way, Never to go aftray : All our good undertakings blefs, And profper with fucceis. Pfalm XCI. [As the 100 Pfa!m.2 I UE that has God for his Retreat, •*- x Has gaind a fafe and quiet Seat : for God's o'er-fpreading Providence Will, like a fhade, be his defence. 2 To iS8 PSALM XCL 2 To him, as to my Fort, Ml fly $ On him, my powerful God rely. 3 When noifome Plagues infe£l the Air, He'll fave thee from the fecret Snare. 4 His Care, like wings, fhait Safety yield, His iaithful Promiie be thy Shield : 5 So that no dangers of the night Shall feize thee with a fudden fright. 6 Plagues that, like poisned Arrows, kill, And all a-round with Siaughter fill, Walking unfeen both night and day, Shall mifs their aim, or balk their way. 7 Thoufands fhall fall on every hand, And thou the while unhurt fhalt ftand ; 8 And only with thine eyes fhalt fee What fhall the wicked's Portion be. Part II. 9 Since thou haft made the Lord moft High Thy Refuge and Security ; 10 No evil fhall thy peace moleft, No Plague thy dwelling fhall infeft. 1 1 Bleft Angels, charged to guard thy way, To thee fhall kind attendance pay. 12 Thefe in their hands fhall thee fupport, Left thou fhouldft ftumble to thy hurt^ 13 The Lion thou may ft fafely meet, Tread th* Afp and Dragon under feet, 14 Since he has fet his love on me, From danger I will fet him free. Becaufe he knows and fears my Name, I'll honour him and raife his Fame. 15 When PSALM X r I. 189 15 When he invokes me in his need, 111 hear and an(wer him with (peed. When he's in trouble I'll lhnd by, To fave, and fet him up on High. 16 Give him long Life, an Walking unfeen both Night and Day, Shall rai(s, or bilk their way. 7 Thoufands (hall fall on every hand, Whilft thou, unhurt ihalt ftand * 8 And what the Wicked's fate will be, Only thine Eyes /hail lee. Part II. 9 Becmfe thou'rt ch >fc rhe Lord mod high, Fur thy fecurity ; 13 No evil ihall thy peace moleft, Nor plague thy Hou!e infcfa I nBleft i 9 o PSALM XCII. 1 1 Bleft Angels, charg'd to guard thy way, Will kind attendance pay : 12 Thefe in their Hands fliall thee fupport, From {tumbling to thy hurt. 13 Safe th J Afp and Dragon thou mayft meet, Tread Lions under feet. 14 Since he has fct his Love on me. From harm 111 fet him free. Becaufe he knows and fears my Name I wiD advance his Fame. 15 When he invokes me in his need, 111 anfwer him with fpeed. In ftraits, to fave him, 111 be nigh, And fet him up on high. 16 And when a good old age is paft, Bring him to Heav n at laft* Pfalm XCIL 1 r\ What a pleafant work it is ^ To praiie the Lord above : # 2 Morning and Evening to proclaim His Faithfulnefs and Love. 3 Sweet Notes of Inftruments to join With an harmonious voice: 4 Thy gracious dealings with me, Lord, Have made me to rejoice. 5 Great are thy Works and thy Defigns Contain the deepeft fenfe; 6 Tho' wicked Men and Fools miftake Thy ways of Providence. 7 They fpring and flourifh. like the Grafs, 1 With good fuccefs o'er joy *d ; And only grow to be mown down, And utterly deftroyU 8 Thou 1 PSALM XCIIL i 9 r 8 Thou, Lord, moft high, doft ever live 5 9 They cannot fcape from thee; All fhall be ruin'd and difpers'd That work Iniquity. 10 Still higher to exalt my Pow'r Thou, Lord, wilt thine employ; And crown that PowV and Dignity, With undifturbed Joy. 1 1 This pleafure I (hail have, by thole My ruine had combed; To fee them ftript of all their pew V, And t! eir own ruine find. 12 But righteous Men like fruitful Palms, Or ftately Cedars grow; 13 For planted in thy Courts they're fed With Springs that ever flow. 14 There they are fair and ever thrive, And ftill more fruit fhall bring : Age that makes other things decay, Makes them more flourishing* 15 Thus God appears to all the World To be both Good and Juft ; No falfenefs can be charg'd on him Who is my Rock and Truft* Pfalm XCIII. I As the 100 TfalmJ\ 1 "THE Lord do's reign, and like a King * Puts on his Robes of glorious Light ; Tremble, thou Earth, when he appears Cloathed and girt about with Might. I 2 Under i 9 z PSJLM XCIII. Under his Rule th' unquiet World Will gain* (lability and Peace: 2 Of old hL Empire did begin, And like himfelf can never ceafe. 3 In vain the World, rebellious PowV-J In Tumults and Commotions rife ; Like troubled Waters of the Sea, That bids defiance to the Skies. 4 Refift not his unequal ftrength, That's far above your threatning Noife j For ev'n the Seas unruly waves, Do calmly liiten to his voice, x $ Lord, as thy Pow'r can never fail, So all thy Promifes are fure ; It's thy Perfe&ion to be true, And theirs that ferve you to be pure. [Another Metre.'] 1 '"pHE'Lord do's reign, and cloath him- J With Robes of glorious light ; (lelf Tremble, thou Earth, when he appears Girded about with Might. Now the unquiet World will gain Stability and Peace : 2 His Empire was of old, and like Himfelf can never ceafe. 3 In vain the World's rebellious Powers Combind in Tumults rife-, Like waters of the Sea that bid Defiance to the Skies. 4, Refift not his unequal ftrength, That s far above your noiie * For PSALM XCIV. 19; For even the Seas unruly Waves Are calmed ac his voice. 5 Thy Power, Lord, can never fail. Thy Promiles are lure ; Thy Glory's to be true, and theirs That ferve thee, to be pure. Pfalm XCIV. 1 HTHou great Avenger of all wrongs, 1 g At length thy Juftice fhew ; 2 Arils, and render to the proud Rewards that are their due. 3 How long iliall evil men triumph, And boaft their Villanies ; 4 Speak fccrnfully of God himfelf, And Providence defpiie? 5 Who, whilft the ruine of the poor - 6 And innocent they plot, 7 Say, that the Lord do's not difcern, Or elfe regards it not. 8 When will thefe brutiih Sinners learn, Thefe fenfelefs Fools be wife ? 9 Shall not he hear, that made the Ears, And fee, that form'd the Eyes ? 10 He the rude Nations do's inftrucl, And teaches Man his skill : Shall not he know then, and chaftife Thy difobedient Will? 11 O flatter not thy felf, nor thefe Impieties maintain : God knows thefe very thoughts of thine How falfe they are and vain, I 3 12 Lord i 9 4 PSALM XCIV. 12 Lord, he*s a happy Man, whom thou By chaftifements haft taught ; And thereby to a knk of thee, And of his duty brought. 13 God in his Mercy will at length From Troubles kt him free ; Whilft Vengeance ruints wicked Mens Short- liv'd Profperiry. Tm II. 14 Tho J good men, for a while chaftis'd, May under Troubles groan ; Gcd will not utterly forfake, Nor caft away his own. 15 Neglefted Judgment fliall return Again to a6l its part ; And then Felicity (hall crown The Men of upright Heart. 16 V oppofe my wicked foes, I call'd To other aids in vain ; 17 Without thy fuccours in the Grave I and my hopes had lain. 18 When I defpair'd to keep my Feec, Thy Mercy me upheld: 19 Thy Comforts eas'd my troubled thoughts And fwelling paffions quell'd. 20 Will ever God Tyrannick A6h Ot Unjuft Thrones abett ? Who under forms of Law, to 'opprefs The Righteous Power get > ai They meet in Council, and refolve That fuch Mens Lives they'll have ; And PSALM XCV. 19 s And whom their Sentence does condemn, No Innocence can fave. 22 But againft fuch unjuft Decrees The Lord is my defence ; He'll be my Refuge to iecure Me from their Violence. 23 What Mifchiefs they 'gainft me defignU, Their ruine fhall confef>: For God will (urely cut them off In their own wickednefs. Pfalm XCV. [As the 10© Pfalm.'] 1 f^Omt let us all unite our joys, ^ And to the Lord our voices raife : 2 Before his prefence let us come With thankful Hearts and Plalms of praife* 3 Our Lord is a great God and King, Of mighty Pow J r and eminent Above all Gods j him Angels fcrve, And Princes only reprefent. 4 The fecret places of the Earth, And ftrcngth of Hills are in his Hand. 3 He made the Waters of the Sea, And for their bound prepared dry Land. 6 To him that made us let us kneel, And humble Adorations give : 7 Who are the People of his Care The Sheep that on his Paftures live. 8 To day let's hearken to his voice, And not fuch hardened Sinners prove? 1 4 9 As 196 PSALM XCV. 9 As thofe that in the Wildernefs Provoked and tempted God above. They proved his Pow'r,and faw his wor&S/ 10 And griev'd his Patience forty ytar ; Till, wearied with their rnurmurings, That Race he could no longer bear. He did their ftupid Unbelief, And bale Ingratitude deteic j ii And in his Indignation fware, They fhould not come into his Reft. [Another AfetreJ] i pOoie, let us with united joys ^ To God our voices raife : 2 With thankful Hearts before him ccme^ And loudly fing his Praife. 3 Our God is a great God and King, In Power eminent Above all Gods : him Angels ferve, And Princes reprefent. 4 The fecrets of the Earth, and ftrength Of Hills are in his Hand ; 5 He made the waters of the Sea, And, for their Bound, dry Land. 6 To him that made us, let us kneel, And Adorations give ; 7 Who are his People, and the Sheep That on his Paftures live. 8 To day let's hear his voice, and not Such hardened Sinners prove ; 9 As thofe that in the Wildernefs Provoked God above. They PSALM XCVL 197 They prov'd his power and faw his works, 10 And griev'd him fourty year} Till, wearied with that murm'ring Race, He could no longer bear. He did their unbelief and bale . Ingratitude deteft : 1 1 And in his anger fware they fhould .Not come into his Relh Pfalm XCVL £At the 100 Pfalm!] 2 |[ ET all the Earth their voices raife -^ To fing the choiceft Pfalm of Praife^ 2 To fing and ble(s God's facred name, And all his faving Works proclaim, 3 His Glory let the Heathen know, His Wonders to the Nations {how 1 .4 Let him be praisd that is (6 high $ More fear'd than any Deity. 5 To Idols Heathen Worship's paid, Our Lord both th' Earth and Heavens made 6 He in Majeftick fplendour dwells, In Beauty and in Strength excels. ■7 Let every Tongue and every Tribe, Glory and Power to God aicribe: 3 TheGlory give that is his due, Their Off 'rings in his Courts renew. There fall down humbly and confefs .9 The Beauty of his Holindi Lee all the Earrh the Lord revere, And by their Duty fhew their fear, I 5 IX) \ 198 FSALM XCVL io Say to the World th* Almighty reigns^ A Judge that equity maintains : He 11 make their Wars and tumults ceafe ; And blefs the World with quiet peace. 1 1 Let Heav'n and Earth proclaim their joys } The Ocean by its roaring noife : 12 Fields by the fairnefs ot their crops, Trees by the Fruits that crown their tops. 13 At his approach 'all Nature's glad, And only Sinners are afraid % All whom he judges will confeis, His Equity and Righteoufnefs. [Another Metre^ 1 T ET all the Earth their voices raHe *-* To a new Song of praife : 2 Sing we, and blefs God's Sacred Name, His faving works proclaim. 3 His Glory let the Heathen know, To all his wonders (how. 4 And when his praife aloud is heard, More than all Gods be fear'd. 5 To Idols Heathen worship's paid, Our Lord, the Heaven's made. 6 His Honour's great; beyond compare His Strength and Beauty are. 7 Let every Tongue and every Tribe Glory to God afcribe. 8 The Glory give due to his Name; Whole Courts your Off'rings claim. 9 There fall down humbly, and confefs The Beauty of Holinefs. Let all the Earth the Lord revere, Let Duty fliew their Fear. 10 Say PSALM XCVIL 199 io Say to the World, the Almighty reigns, A Judge that right maintains : Hell make their Wars and Tumults ceafej And blefs the World wkh Peace. 1 1 Let Heav'n and Earth proclaim their joys, Seas by their roaring noife. 1 2 Fields by the f airnefs of their crops, Trees by their fruitful tops. 13 At his approach all Nature's glad: Sinners alone afraid. All whom he judges (hall confefs His Truth and Righteoufhefo Pialm XCViL [As the 100 Pfalm.2 1 IF Et th'Earth rejoice finceGod do's reign: 2 *~* For tho' thick datknefs do's furround And cloud his ways of Providence j Yet perfeft Juftice is their ground. 3 When God prepares himfelf for wrath, 4 His Lightnings flames around the Skies 5 A dreadful Fire before him goes, To burn up all his Enemies. Th' amazed Earth fees this and quakes ; 5 The Hills like melted wax flow down : 6 The Heav'ns his Juftice do proclaim, And Men below his Glories own. 7 Confoumded be thofe worfhippers, That to a graven Image bow, And boaft of Idols: wor/hip hira Angels above and Gods below. S Good 2oo FSALM XCVil. 8 Good men will hear the news with ]oy\ When Judgments on thefe Sinners fall ; 9 Wh;ch tell the World their gods are vain 3 And thou art high above them all. 10 All ye that love and ferve the Lord, Stri&ly preferve your Innocence ; Then tho' the wicked feek your fall, God will ftand up in your defence. 11 Th* immortal Seeds of Light and Blifs, For truly pious men are fown : A joyful Harveft will at length Their Labours and their Sorrows crown*' 12 Then let your chearful temper ihow The God you ferve is good and kind : Praife him for all his Mercies paft, And wait with joy for ttio'ie behind. [Another Metre."] i CL OD reigns, \tt all the Earth rejoyce; 2 ^* Tho J darknefs may furround, And cloud his ways of Providence, •Yet Juftice is their ground, 3 Lightnings when God preparesfor wrath, Do. flame around the Skies ; 4 A Fire before him goes, to burn Up ali his Enemies, The Eartfi fees this and quakes, the Hills 5 Like melted wax flow down ; 6 The Heavens his Righteoufnefc declare, And men his glories own. B Confounded be thole Worfhippers, That to .an Jmags bow* &&& ysA L M xcvni. zor And boaft of Idols worfhip him Angels and gods below. 8 Good men will joy when punifhments Shall on thefe Sinners fall. 9 Which fliew their gods are vain, and thou Art high above them all. 10 All ye that love and fear the Lord, Preferve your Innocence $ Then Jet the wicked feek your fall. God will be your defence. 11 Th" immortal Seeds of light and Blifi For Pious men are fown \ A joyful Harveft will at length Their works and -forrows Crowo. zi Then let your chearlul temper fhow The God you ferve is kind ; Praife him for mercies pail, and wait With joy for thofe behind. Pfalm XCVHL % T2Enew your Songs to God, and tell A ^ What wonders he has done 5 Let all proclaim the Viicories, His powiful Arm has won. 2 His Mercy which was kept before A fecrec and inclos'd ; Now to the clear and open view. Of Heathens is expos J d. 3 His promised Goodnefs and his Truth Was firll to Ifraei fiiown ; £ut now the Ends of th* Earth have feen .His .great Salvation. .*. Le£ 202, PSALM XCIX. 4 Let all the Earth this welcome News 5 Applaud with loudeft noife : 6 Joyn Mufick to their Hymns of Praife, To teftifie their Joys 7 Let fwelling Seas roar, and excite The Joys of neighbouring Lands ; 8 Let ecchoing Hills the noife repeat, And Rivers Clap their Hands. "9 Whole Nature well may feel a change, When God's approach is nigh : Who comes to judge and rule the World With Truth and Equity. Pfklm XCIX. [A the ioo Tfalm.'] 1 *T"HE Lord do's reign, and os his Throne 1 Between the Cherubins do's fit ; Let the Earth quake, and fear poflefs -The People that inhabit it. 2 God who in Sim dwells, is great, And high above all People raised : 3 O may his Holy Name by all Adored be and ever prais'd. 4 Pow'r in this King, with equity And juftice mixt will do all right; He governs always by thefe Rules, Mercy and thefe are his delight. 5 Extol him in your Fraifes theu ; And proltrate at' his Footftool, (hew Your low fubmiflion to your God, As he is Holy this is du^ 6 Mofis PSJLMC. 203 6 Mofes and other famous Men Of old, thus their addrefles made; Before the the Lord fell down ; and he Gave gracious anfwers when they pray'd. 7 He from a cloudy Pillar fpake, They underftcod from thence his Will j His Teftimonies they obferv'd, And all his orders did fuliiU. 8 The Lord did their Petitions grant $ And was propitious for their fake To great offenders, upon whom Juft Vengeance he began to take. 9 Extol him in your Praifes then, And at his holy Hill fall down ; By this fubmiflion fhew that you His HolineS and Greatnefs own, Pfalm C 1 J ET all the Nations of the Earth; *-' To God their chearful voices raife ; 2 With Gladnefs worfhip him and come Before his face with Songs of praife. 3 Our Lord is God 5 'twas he alone, Did to us all our beings give. We are the People of his care, The Sheep that on his Paftures live. 4 Enter his Gates with thankful Hearts, His Praifes in his Courts proclaim: And by his powerful love inflam'd, Delight to blels his Sacred Name* 5 For ^04 PSALM CL 5 For God is infinitely Good, His Mercy is for ever fure ; And evVy changing Age fhall fee His Truth will ftill the fame endure. [ Another Metre^\ t T ET all that dwell on Earth, to God *-' Their chearful voices raife : 2 Serve him with joy, and come before His Face wirh Songs of praife. 3 The Lord is God who did alone To ail their Beings give ; We are his People and the Sheep That on his Failures live. 4 Enter his Courts with thankful hearts, His Praifes there proclaim; And by his Love inflam'd, delight To blefs his facred Name. 5 For God is infinitely good, His mercy ever fure : .And every changing Age will fee His Truth the fame endure. Pfalm CI. \Asthe u$ibPfatm.] Lvi yj laC merc y^ which h as made me King 2 Shall wifely ftill dire<8: my courfe. Thy perfect Law the guide Til make [ Of all my ways and none fliall take Example by one to be work. 3, "Stats PSALM CII. 205 3 State-reafon and a private End Serv'd by ill projefts fhall not bend The Laws againli the Rule of Right. 4 The man whole froward heart is prefs'd Ungodly Counfels to iiiggeff, Shall never be my Favourite. 5 The privy Slanderer I'll not brook, Nor on the proud vouchfafe to look, Unlels to note him for difgrace: 6 But men of clear Integrity, And unfufpecletf Honefty, Shall be advanced to highelt place. 7 None fhall by tricks and fly deceit, By lyes and little arts grow great, Or be in nine Affairs imploy'd, 8 Jultice fliall not Offenders (pare, But wicked Doers by my care Shall from God's City be deftroy'd Pfalm CIL 1 T ORD hear the pray'rs and mournful *-* Of mine afflicted ltate ; (cries 2 And with thy Comforts cheat my Soul, Before it be 1 too late. 3 My days cenfume away like fmoak, Mine smguifh is lb great : My Bones are not unlike an Hearth, Parched and dry with heat. 4 This makes my vital Spirits fail, And flag like withered Grafs; Mine appetite to food's fo lolt, My meals I over-pals, 5 Such zo6 PSALM Cft. 5 Such is my grief, I little elfe Can do, but figh and groan: So wafted is my flefh, I'm left Nothing but skin and bone. 6 Like th : Owl and Pelican, that dwell In defarts out of fight ; I fadly do bemoan my felf, In folitude delight, 7 7'he wakeful Bird, that on Houfe-tops Sits 'without company ; And fpends the Night in doleful cries, Lives fuch a Life as I. S My pleafed Enemies expofe, My miferies to fcorn. So fet againft me with mad rage, My ruine they have fworn, 9 Th' Afhes I rowl in, when I eat, Are tailed with my Bread. And with my Drink are mix'd the Tears I plentifully {hed. 10 Thy wrath againft us fo fevere, Does not remit at all : By dafhtng all the hopes thou'ft rais'd, I've had the forer fall. Part II. 11 My days, like the declining fhades, Make hafte, and fly away : As Flowers before the fcorching Sun, They wither and decay. 12 But thou, Lord, ever fhalt remain The fame thou ever waft : And the memorial of thy Truth Shall to all Ages laft. 13 The TSALM CII. 207 13 The years for Sioris punifhment Prefixed, expiring are : God's time to favour her's at hand, Ker ruines to repair. 14 Thefc hopes to fee her built again, Make us her ftones to prize; Her heaps of rubbifh and of duft, Are precious in our eyes* 15 The Heathen Kings who fcorn us now, Will then thy Name revere : 16 Whofe PowY, when Sion is reftorVl* Will glorioufly appear. 17 The captive poor that now bemoan Their miferies in vain, Shall then be heard, and their loft ftate And liberties regain. 18 This Mercy to the following Age Shall ftand upon record: And their Pofteriry, though yet Unborn, fhall praife the Lord. Fart III. 19 The Lord, who in his Heav'nly Throne Advanced is fo high ; Vet cafts on our afflidled ftate A favourable eye. 20 He'll give that wifti'd-for liberty The groaning Pri^ners crave ; And thofe that look upon themielves As doom'd to die, will fave. 21 That they the glories o( his Name May in his Temple raile, And in Jerufalem aloud His Truth and Goodnefs praife, 22 When 2,0.8: PSALM' CUL 22 When all his faved people there Shall meet with one accord ; And other Kingdoms joyn with us In worfhipping the Lord. 23 But mine afflictions fuch decays Of age and itrengch had made; My hopes to fee thole happy days Fell fliort, and thus I ptay'd : 24 Lord, take me not away before My better days be paft ; Thine undeclimng years beyond All generations lair- 25 Th' unknown Foundations of the Earth Of old by thee were laid ; The fair and beauteous Heavens fhew The work thy tancs have made. 26 Theft all fhaD periih and wax old, Like garments thrown afide ; But rho J they change, thy years ne'er fail, 27 Thou dofi the fame abide. 28 Thy kindn^Ts to the good is firm, Thy word to them is fure: Tho' ftrange events may change the world, Their Race fhall itill endure. Pfalm Gilt [As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 RLefs thou the Lord my foul, his Name ^ Let all the powers within me blefs : 2 O lei" not his pall favour lie Forgotten in unrhankfulnels. 3 It's PSALM CUT. zo? 3 It's he that pardons all thy Sins ; Fie that in ficknefs makes rhee found : 4 It's he redeemed from the Grave Thy Life, with Love and Mercy crown'd. 5 Its he that fills thy mourh with good, And all thy juii deflres iupplies: Who, like the Eagles, makes thine Age To a renewed youth arile. 6 From his frricl Juftice, fare relief Opprefled Innocence will find : 7 Mofes and Ifrel knew hi; ways, And kind Intentions of his Mind. 8 Abundant Mercies flow from God, Love is his Nature and delight: 9 Slow is his wrath, and tho' he chides, Intends not to deftroy us quite. His Anger, in its rife and ftay, From Rules of Jaitice never fwerves; 10 And when he punifhes our faults, The rneafure's lefs than fin deferves. 11 As Heaven is far above the Earth, So his Rewards exceed our Love : 12 Farther than Eait is from the Weft His Pardon does our fins remove. Part IL 13 A father's pity to his child, Refembles God's tho' fhorter far ; 14 For he confiderl our weak frame, That onely quickned Dull we are. 15 Man's days are like the Grafs, or FIowV, That in the Field its Beauty iliows ; 16 But 210 r SALM CHI. 16 But facks with every blafting wind, And then its former place none knows* 17 But God's Eternal Truth and Love Is to good Men, and to their Race, 18 Thofe that his Laws and Cov nant keep, His favour ever will embrace, 19 Circled with glorious Light, his Throne The Lord has placed in Heaven above; Whofe mighty Pow'r and Sovereign Rule Extends o'er all that live and move. 20 Ble(s God, .ye Angels who in ftrength, And ready fervices tranfcend : 21 Blefs him, ye Hofts and Minifters, Who all to do his will attend. 22 All ye his works, that fubjeft are, In every place, to his controul, Blefs ye your Maker ; and with them Join in his Praifes, O my Soul. [ Another Metre.'] * 1 \AY Soul, blefs thou the Lord ; hrs Name *■*■*• All Pow'rs .chin me blels : 2 O never let his favours be Loft in unthankfulnefs. 3 It's He forgives thy fins, and do's Thy Sickneffes remove : 4 It's He redeems thee from the grave, And crowns thy life with love. 5 It's He that fills thy mouth with good, Thy juft defires fupplies, Who, like the Eagles, makes thine Age To a new Youth arife. 6 From r s A isM L,in. hi 6 From his ftrift Juftice, fure relief Wrong'd Innocence fhall find ; 7 Mofes his ways, and Ifrael knew Th' intentions of his mind. 8 The Lord is kind, and Goodnefs is His nature and delight. 9 Slow is his wrath, and though he chides, Would not dellroy us quite. His Anger, in its rife and ftay, From Juftice never fwerves ; 10 And when he punifhes our faults, Its left than iin deferves. 1 1 As Heav'n do's far exceed the Earth, So his Rewards our Love : 12 Farther than Eaft is from the Weft He do's our fins remove. Part II. 13 A Father's pity to his Child, Than God's is letter far : 14 For he confiders our weak frame, And knows that Duft we are. 15 Man's days are like the grafs or flowr, Frefh when its newly blown ; 16 But fades with every blading wind, Whofe place no more is known, 17 But God is true, and ever kind To good Men and their Race: 18 Thole that his Laws and Covnant keep, His favour will embrace. 19 Circled with Light, the Lord has plac'd His Throne in Heaven above ; Whole fovereign Empire do's extend O'er aQ that live and move. 20 BIe& 212 PSALM CIV. 20 Blefs God, ye Angels, who in ftrength . And fervices tranfcend : 21 Blefs him, ye Hofts and Minified, Who all his Will attend. 22 All ye his works in every place, Subjeft to his control!, Blefs ye your Maker; and with them Joyn in his praife, my Soul. Pfalm CIV. \_Asthe ioo Pfalm .] i \A Y Soul for ever blefs the Lord, ^* v * To this his Greatneis do's invite ; Honour and Majeftys his Robe; 2 His beauteous Veilure fplendid Light. He, as a Tent, the Heav'r.s extends ; 3 Whofe rooms on liquid Waters itay : Clouds are his Chariot,and the winds(way. With their wing'd wheels mete out his 4 Angels as fwift as air, as bright As flames with quick obedience move ; To publifh and effecl below His Pleafure given in charge above. 5 The Earths Foundations are unknown, -No Pillars raised its weight to bear ; And yer no PowY can make it move, Tho' it hangs loofe in fluid air. 6 The Earth's firfi; Cov'ring was the Deep, Whofe Waves the higheft Hills furpafs'd: 7 Till at thy check and Thunders voice They fhrank and fled away in hafte. 8 The PSALM CIV. 21? 8 The Mountains by hid ways they climb, Thence to the lower Vales defcend ; Till in the Sea, from whence they came, At lall their winding courfes end. 9 In vain the Ocean's fwelling Pride Threatens again the Earth to cover ; Its fixed bounds no rifing Tides, Without new leave, can e'er pais over. Part II. io He from the Hills through fecret Veinfi - Gaufes the chryftal Springs to burft ; i 1 They glide thro' VaHies, where the Beads And the Wild Afles quench their thirft. 12 There Birds are taught with curious Art Their Nefts in fhady boughs to raife ; And by their chearful Notes reprove Our filence in our Maker's praife. 13 Nor can the higher grounds which gape For thirft, complain that they're forgot: Clouds big with fhowVs on them diitill, And water every barren plot. 14 By his Command th' enriched Earth Food for all Creatures do's produce; The Grafs fprings up to ferve the Beads, And Herbs for Man's peculiar ufe. 15 Rich Wine that chears Man's heart, and oil That makes his Countenance look bright; Bread, the fupport of Life; all made To ferve our needs, or our delight. 16 Trees that on barren Hills areplac'd, Need not be watered by our care; K Where ai4 PSALM CIV. Where Lebanon do's higheft rife, Cedars are ever frefh and fair. 17 There Birds obtain fecure retreat ; Storks for their dwelling chufe the Pine j 18 Wild-Goats find refuge in the Hills, Conies in Rocks they undermine. Part III. 19 The Moon, whofe varied Face we fee^. Meafures the feafons of the Year ; And having run his daily courfe, The Sun knows when to fet, and wherei 20 Darknefs, as well as Day, thou mak'ft m r Tis Night that brings wild-Beaih abroad : 21 Fierce Lions, roaring for their prey, By hunger taught, feek Meat from God. 22 At the Sun's rife, thefe fcatter'd Beads Crowd to their Dens with hafty flight, 23 Men fhare the Day, whofe work begin? And ends together with the Light. 24 Great God ! how various are thy works, Created all with wond' rous skill. ThyBkffings, Lord, enrich the Earth, 25 And the Sea's fpacious bofom fill : Whofe yielding waves the Ships divide 5 There Fiihes move of different fize 5 26 And there the great Leviathan Do's play, and Man's attempts defpife. 1 27 Thefe aU wait humbly to receive Xhinealms of feafonable food : 28 And what thine opened hand teftows,, They gather, and ate filld with good. > Part PSALM CIV. zi s Part IV. 29 If God but in difpleafure frown, The whole Creation needs rauft mourn : If he with- holds his breath or theirs, They die, and to their Duft return* 30 His quick'nin^ Spirit, when it breaths, AU things with lite and joy endues; Hispowrful Word, that made the Earth, At firft, its face again renews. 3 1 Whiitl this world's frame and order lads God's Glory never can be lefs : And what his WifHorn made io good, His Favour will delight to bids* 32 But let not finful Man prefume God's dreadful anger to provoke; Whole Look can caufe the Earth to quake, Whofe Touch make proud eft HiiJs to . (fmoke* 3 3 The great employment of my life Shall be to praife this mighty Lord : 34 To meditate his Love and Works, The fweeteft plealure will afford. 35 While Sinnersofrom the Earth confume, No place or thought regards them more; Blefs thou thy Maker, O my Soul, Let Heav'n and Earth his Name adore* [_ Another Met re, ,] 1 TJLefs thou the Lord, my Soul, to this - A> His Greatnefs do's invite; 2 Honour and Majeity's his Robe, His Vefture fplendid Light. K 2 5 He 2i6 PSALM CIV. 3 He as a Tent, the Heav ns extends^ Whofe rooms on waters ftay ; Clouds are his chariot, and the winds Wing'd wheels mete out his way. 4 Angels as fwift as air, as bright As flames, attend and move, His pleafare to effeft below, That's givn in charge above- 5 The Earth's Foundations are unknown, It s weight no Pillars bear ; Vet none can move it, tho* it hangs Loofe in the yielding air. 6 The Earth's firft Cov 'ring was the deepi Whofe waves the hills furpafs'd : 7 Till at thy check and Thunder's voice, They fhrank, and fled in hafte. 8 The Mountains by hid ways they climb- Thence ta the Vales defcend ; Till in the Sea, whence firft they came, Their winding Courfes end. 9 In vain the Ocean's fwelling Pride, Threatens the Earth to cover; It's fixed bounds no rifing Tides Can, without leave, pais oyer. Part II. to He From the Hills by fecret Veins, Makes chryftal fprings to bufft ; ii The wat'red Vallies give all Beafts, Drink to ajlay their Thirft. n There Birds are taught their artful Nefts In fhady boughs to raife : Whofe cheraful Notes our Silence fhame In our Creator's praife. 13 Nor PSALM CIV. 217 13 Nor can the higher grounds which gape For third, fay they're forgot : Clouds big with fhowVs on them diftill. And water every plot. 14 By his command th' enriched Earth Do's food for all produce 3 The grafs fprings up to ferve the beafts, And herbs tor humane ufe. 15 Rich Wine that chears Man's heart, and oil That makes his face look bright ; Bread, the fupport of Life-, all ferve Our needs, or our delight. 16 The Trees on barren Hills will thrive, Unwatered by our care: Cedars i' th 5 heights of Lebanon, Are ever frefh and fair. 1 7 There Birds find fure retreat, the Stork Dwells in the lofty Pine 3 . J 8 Wild goats in Hills, Conies are fafe In Rocks they undermine. Part III. 19 The Moon's oft vari-d face do's (how The feafbns of the year ; After his daily co urfe, the Sun Knows when to fet, and w lere. 20 Darknefs as well as Light thou mak'ft, Ni^hc brhip wild Beaft* abroad : 21 The hungry Lions roar tor A -ey, And feek their meat from God. 22 At the Sun's rifing, to their Dens They croud wich halty riight : 23 Men fhare the Day, whofe work's begun, And finiih'd with the Light. K 3 24 Great 2i8 PSALM CIV. 24 Great God! how various are thy works^ All made with wond'rous skill : Thy Bleflfings, Lord, enrich the Earth, 25 And Seas large bofom fill. There go the Ships, and there do move Fifhes of different fize ; 26 There great Leviathan do's play 5 And Man's attempts defpife. 27 Thefe all wait to receive thine alms Of feafonable food ; 28 They gather what thine hand beftows,' And all are fill'd with good. Tart IV. 29 If <3od but in difpleafure frown, All Creatures needs muft mourn ; If he with- holds their breath, they die, And to their Duft return. 30 His quickening Spirit, when it breaths, All things with Life endues, His pow'rful word, that made the Earth, Its face again renews. 3 1 Whilft this world's frame and order lafis, God's fams will ne'er be Jefs ; And what his w-ifdom made fo good, Will ftill delight to blefs. 32 But let not (infill Man prefume God's anger to provoke ; ^ Whofe Look can caufe the Earth to quake* His Touch make Hills to fmoak. 33 My Life's great bus'nefs fhall be this, To praife this mighty Lord ; 34 To meditate his Love and works, The fweeteft Joys afford. 35 While PSALM CV. zuj 35 While Sinners from the Earth confume, No place regards them more ; Blefs thou the Lord, my Soul, his Name Let Heaven and Earth adore. Pfalm CV. i r\ Let us all give thanks to God, Nr And call upon his Name; His gracious and his mighty works To all the World proclaim. 2 Let us in Songs and facred Hymns Our great Creator blefs; And what his pow'rful handh& wrought, Our joyful tongues exprefs. 3 Count it your honour that ye know. And bear his facred Name \ And when you worihip this great Lord, Take pleafure in the fame. 4 Within his San6hiary let Your PrayVs to him be made ; Your hopes upon his favour reft, And his almighty aid, 5 O let the works that he har done Your admiration move; Think on the Judgments of his mouth, And wonders of his Love. 6 This Charge to you belongs who are Of faithful Abrams race ; And Jacobs Off-fpring calVd, who flood In God's efpecial Grace, 7 We glory that this mighty Lord Us for his people owns j K.4, Whofe 220 PSALM CV. Whofe Judgments make th s amazed Earth To tremble when he frowns. 8 His Covenant with his people made, He ever calTd to mind ; And will his promifes fulfill, To ages ftiD behind. Part II. 9 That Cov nant which the Lord of old With our firft fathers made ; io And oft by Oath renewed to them And to their feed thus faid. ii u On thee, I Can an $ Land beftow, (This which we now poflefs) To bring them into which, his Care Shevv'd that he meant no lefs. 12 For tho' when firft our fathers came. One Family they were ; Whofe number too was very few, And they mere ftrangers there : 13 Tho' weak, who in a fetled place No fix'd Eftate enjoy 'd ; But forc'd from this to th s other Land, Might foon have been deftoy'd : 14 He fuffered none to injure them, When fojourners they were ; But Kings, that meant to do them wrongi Met with rebukes fevere. 15 Let none atrempt thefe perfons harm, So dear to God, and great : " Touch not, faid he, my anointedones^ Nor Prophets rudely treat. 16 When after this, in all the Lands A famine long prevailed : And PSALM CV. xxi And Bread, the great fupport of Life, When Corn was wanting, fail'd : 17 He lent: odfc Jofeph to provide For Jacob, now grown old : But he that was to lave his houfe^ Firft as a Slave was fold. Part III. 18 To Egypt brought, and falfly charg'd, Jo/eph's in Prifon call : The Calumny more paind him, than The Chains that held him fait. 19 There, by unfolding hidden fates, Great fame .he had acquir'd : This Pharoh hearing, try d him too, And found him one infpir'd, 20 He quickly fet him free, and made Him Ruler of the Land : 2 1 The management of all affairs He > intrulted in his hand, 22 His greateft Princes to command And punifli he had leave; All the wife Senators from him. Inftructions mud receive. 23 Now Jacob's Houfe to Egypt came As Pharoh did invite : 24 And grew fo as t' exceed their foes In. Number- and in might. 25 This makes them jealous and to hate Thole they received with joy: Whom firft by fubtile Arts they would*- Diminifh, then deliroy. 26 Mofes arid Aron (when God' fa w Their Bondage heavier grow) K 5 Were ziz TSAZ'MCN. Were fent to Pharoh with demand To let his People go. 2 7 The mighty works which they perform^ And wonders in that Land } "Sh'ow'd that what e'er they faid or did Was by Divine command. Part IV. -2 8 He three days darknefs, black as HeH Over all Egypt drew; In which, and' all the other plagues* God's Orders they purfue, 29 He turnd their waters into blood, 1 Which all their Fifh deftroy'd : jo Numberlefs Frogs o'erfpread the Earthy And the Kings rooms annoy 'd. 31 Infinite fwarms of Flies and Lice O'er all the Country came : .32 Inftead of Rain he gave them Hail, Mix'd with devouring Flame. 33 This Storm not only from the Trees Their pleafant Fruits beat down, >But all the Fig-trees too and Vines Were broke and overthrown. 34 By his Command numberlefs flofts Of various Locufts pals 35 O'er all the Land and with ftrange hafte Devour'd their Herbs and Grafs, 36 In the fame Night all their Firfl>born, Smote by an Angel, die > The Prime of all their ftrengtb, and prop Of every -Family. PSALM CV. zz$ Part V. 37 Loaded with Egypt's wealth, their Land In hafte the people quit ; Not one in all their Tribe fo weal^ For travel was unfit. 38 Gladnefs at their departure thence Th' Egyptians hearts did fill ; For fear as the Jaft Plague their Sons, The next themielves might kill. 39 He fpread a Cloud, which skreen'd them The fcorching Sun by day ; (from But was fo bright withal, it fervtl By night to fhew their way. 40 He then provides delicious fare For that vaft multitude; (down Greatflights of Quails,and Bread fhowr'd From Heav n to be their f ood* 41 An opened Rock their Drink fupply v tL| Whence Streams gufh'd out fo faft, They ran, and followed them thro' all The parched grounds they pafe'd. .42 The Lord thefe wonders, to make good His word to Abram % wrought: 43 When he from ilavery his Race With joy and triumph brought. 44 He fix'd them in a quiet Seat In Cariaris pleafant Land* Stored with all good by others pains 3 And planted to their hand. #t5 That by his kindneis thus obligU, And blefs'd fo many ways; His Laws they mi^ht with careobfervej The Lord for ever praife* 3&ta H4 PSA LM CVl Pfalm GVI. I As the 25 Pfalm.'] 1 T3V chearful Praifes to his NameJ *~* That God is good to all proclaim : Whofe Mercies fhown to ages paft f To all fucceeding times fhall laft. 2 Who can the PqvvV of God fet forth, Or praife his wonder? to their worth ? 3 They're happy, who with conftant care In righteous work imployed are. 4 May I be one of thole, and find God always good to me and kind: When thou deliv'reft thine elect Frorc) Dangers, do not me negleft. 5 Their good fecured may I fee, And fhare in their felicity'; And when thou doft their ftate advance, Glory with thine Inheritance. 6 We the degenerate Gff-fpring are Of fathers that great finners were 7 Who thy great wonders minded not, 1 In Egyft wrought, or foon forgot. Their unbelief when newly fav d, At the Red Sea frefh wonders crav'd. £ There God, his Glory to advance, Gave them a new deliverance. 9 The Sea's ungovernable courfe He check't by his word's greater force: Their way ini'Q the vail Deep was dry, Such as thro 3 fandy defarrs lie. 10 O'er PSALM CVI. 215- io O'er their purfuing Enemy, He gain da noble victory. 11 The Sea return d on Pharo'h's Hoft With violence, and all were loft. Part \U 12 Then they fang Praifes to the Lord, And for a while bcliev'd his word. 13 They foon what he had done forgat,' And would not tor his counlel wait. 14 Bur tho' from Heav'n with Bread fuppfy'd, Tempting God's pow'r,forflefh theycry'd. 15 They furfeic on the Quails he fent, (ment. Which prove their plague, not nourifh- 16 'Gainft Mofes then they mutiny, And queftion his Authority : Both him and Aran, whom God chofe, As proud Ulurpers they oppofe. 17 The Earth dicTunder Dathan cleave, And with an open Mouth receive Abirams Troop : alive they fall, And in one Grave are buried alt 18 Lightning from Heav'n the other Crew,' Invaders ot the Priefthood, flew. 49 A Calf in Horeb too they made, And worfhip to an Image paid. 20 Gods Glory that appeared fo bright, And wrought fucti wonders, now they An Image better pleaiing was ((light ; Of a dull Ox that eateth grals. 21 How kind a Saviour God hath been, The wondrous works in Egypt fctn, 22 The rtxi PSALM CVL 22 The Sea that drowned Phar'oh's Holt, All thefe are now forgot and loft. 123 God was provok'd to fuch an height, He threatned to deftroy them quite : When Mofes in the breach did itand, And ftay'd the vengeance of his hand* Part III. r 24 The promistl Land they let at nought, Tho s to the borders of it brought 5 They th' ill report fome Spies had made More credit, than what God had faid. 25 They murmur'd when they fliould obey, And when he faid Go up, they'd flay. 26 Then iblemnly the Lord did (wear, Thefe Rebels never fhould come there, Nor the defpifed Land pofTefs, But periih in the Wildernefs:: ;s7 And fome, by th J Heathens overthrown* Be ilain or fcattered up and down* nS Fal ?.€or\ fervice they embrace, Meab's vile god, and their difgrace ; With them on Sacrifices fed, That had been off Ved to^the dead. J29 God was Co angry at this fin, A grevious plague at once broke in : 30 W hen Phineas, with zeal pQflefsr'd, Slew a bold (inner, and it ceaft. 31 This Fa£l which rafh and hafty kem% Juft awd praife-worthy Gsd efteem'd ; \ And it obtain d this Aft of Grace, iX 'entail the Priefthood on4iis Race. TSJLM CVL nz 7 32 At Meribah God's wrath they move, Where they for Drink with Mofet drove; It went 111 with them for his fake, 33 Who things unfit, provoked, fpake. 34 When they came in, they did not root The Nations out, tho J charg'd to do't $ 35 Weremix'd,and dealings with themhad* And in their manners were as bad* Part IV. 36 They learnt what they ihould ever rue^ To ferve their gods, and left the true. 31 T 'infernal ghofts they facrifice Their Children with unpitying eyes, 38 The blood of Innocents thus (kin, Did all the Land oiCanan {lain, 39 Themfelves too they, with whoredoms vile And other beaftly lulls, defile. .40 Then God was with his people wroth, Whom once he lov'd he now doth loath* .41 The Heathens yoke again they bear, 42 By Foes qpprefs'd, whole Slaves they were. 43 Oft did he fave them in diflrefs, Yet they provok'd him flill no lefs 5 Their old Idolatries renew'd, Which brought them,low by foes fubdu'd. 44 Yet when their mournful Cries he heard, He did their Miferies regard; 45 His Covenant he call'd to mind, Left off to punifh, and was kind. . .46 Ev n thofe, whofe hatred oft they prov'd 3 He to take Pity, on them, mov'd > .And zzS PSALM CVII. And thole by whom they conquered were* Their extirpation did forbear. 47 Now, Lord, let-our falvation come, And biing thy (cattered people home: That praifirig thee we ever may, With greateft joy and triumph, fay 5 48 " Bleifrng to Ifrtls God and King, " And everlaiting Praites fing : 44 And may his faints, with one accord, " All fay. Amen. Praife ye the Lord, Pfalm CVII. [As the 100 Pfa'm.l i ][ ET all give thanks to God above, ■*-' So full of kindnefs and of love. Whofe Mtrcy Ages pail have known, And thole that are to come fhall crowm 2 May't ever be by them confefs'd, Whom he redeemed when fore opprefcd. 3 And made the Scattered people come From all the Lands to their own home. 4 Theypafs'd through Deiarts, where no way They found, nor City where to ftay ; 5 No food, to eafe their hunger s rage, Nor water- fprings their thirit t affwage* 6 In their diftrefs to God they cry a, Who prov'd their Saviour and their Guide: 7 He, the right Path where they fhould go, And place where they fhould dwell, did (ihow. S Let PS ALM CVIL x% 9 8 Let all Men praife God's goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of Men; 9 Whofe bounty longing Souls fupplies. Their craving hunger iatistits. Part II. i© Thofe who are in dark prifbns laid, So nigh to death, they're in its fhade ; On whom the Sorrows that they bear, Sit heavier than the chains they wear*. 1 1 Thefe having proudly God withftood, Contemned his Counfels for their good. 12 He then refolv'd with pain and fmart To quell the ftoutnefs of their heart. Before his ftroaks they could not ftand, 1 Nothing could raife them but his hand; 13 Then, to the Lord they're forced to fly 3 To importune his Clemency. Who did regard their low addrefk And fav'd them out of their diitrefs. 14 He chang'd their gloomy ftate to lightv And brake their bands in funder quite. 15 Let all men praife God's Goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of men. 16 His ftrength that all things do's furpaft, Brake Bars of Ir n, and Gates of Brals. Part III. 17 Fools to lew'd courfes wholly bent, Prepare for their own punifhmenr. Sicknefs and loathfbme maladies From Luxury and Luft ariie. 18 The 2jo PSALM CVIL 38 The Glutton's appetite overthrown, 1 His tafteful meats will not go down* Nature with heavy loads oppreft, Beckons to Death to be releas'd. *9 Then do thefe frighted Sinners fly To God for help; whofe earned cry -Mov'd a regard to their addrefs. Heaven fav'd them out of this diftrefs. , ao No need of Med Vines for their cure, Their vertue's not fo quick nor fure ; Death's fentence only he repeafd, He lent his word and they were heal'd a 1 Let ail men praife his Goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of men : 22 And by their grateful Sacrifice Declare his works and their own joys. Part IV. '23 They whom the Ships on tK Ocean bear ^4 Do fee God's works and wonders there, 25 For at his word fierce tempefts rife, And lift its waves unto the Skies, 26 One while they mount to Heav'n aloft. They fink into the Depths as oft. 27 The Paflengers ftrange terrours feel, Like Drunkards to and fro they reel* 28 Loft to afl hope, to God they cry For help in tfieir extremity > He lends an ear to their addrefs, And brings them out of this diftrefs, £9 For at his beck the Storms aflwage, The furious waves d^pofe their rage. jo The] PSALM CVIf. i 3l 30 They welcome now the calm, and fee The Haven where they wiflVd to be. 3 1 Let all men praife Gods goodnefs then. His wonders to the Sons of men ; 5 2 Nor only private Offrings bring, But in the Church his Glories fing- Part V. 33 When God's provok'd, his powerful hand Turns Rivers to a Defart-land ; Their fruitfulnefs to barren grounds, When wickednefs therein abounds. 35 Dry grounds by fhow'rs fent from above^ And flowing Springs fair Paftures prove. 36 Thither the poor for dweDings flow, Which after to a City grow. 37 They fow the Fields,and Vineyards plant; WhofeFruitsfupply their growing want. 38 Their race fprings faft from fruitful flocks, Their wealth increafes with their flocks. 39 Thus are they bleft ; but when they fin, They're punifh/d and brought low again s 40 Ev'n Princes are exposal to "(corn, And wander in a ltate forlorn. 41 But he exalts the poor on high, And fpreads their num'rous Family. 42 The Juft with gladnefs this fhail fee, And wickednefs fhall filent be, 43 How few there are with care recfcrd Thefe wond'rous dealings of the Lord! But wife Obfervcrs ftiil ihall find, That God is infinitely kind, Pulra 232 PSJLMCVill Pfalm CVIII. « V A Y Heart, O God is now prepar'd, iV - t And this my Tongue {hall raife : ■ . ' 2 Which with my Harp fhall early ling A confort to thy praife. 3 The great Salvation thou haft wrought I'D to. the World proclaim: The fcartered Nations fhall affift My Songs to fpread thy Fame. 4 Thy Mercy reaches to the Heav'ns^ Thy Truth unto the Skies ; 5 O may thy Glories, Lord, above Both Earth and Heaven rife. 6 That thy beloved may obtain A Saviour in their need •, Thy anfwer to my fervent prayVs In timely fuccours fpeed. 7 God's facred promife pais'd, now makes My hopes depend on thee; The Land that round Samaria lies, Submits it feif tG me. 8 The Reft of lfrcls Tribes unite To own my righteous caufe j Ephraims my chiefcft ftrength for War, Judah fupports my Laws. 9 Moab vcA Edom as vile flaves To ferve me will be glad ; Philifiiamtzt thy conqu ring Lord, And to his triumphs add. 10 Who then will lead me to that Hold On Edow's Frontiers lies, So So ftrongly fenc'd giinft all aflaults, Which all my force defies ? ii The Lord will do't, who heretofore Refused our Arms to blefs; He'll undertake our Conduct now, r And crown it with fuccefs. 12 Man's weaknefs helps in vain 3 may we Thine aids in trouble meet ; Our Hands fhall do great A&s; our foes Lie conquered at our Feet. Pfalm C!X. I As the 100 Pfatm.~\ 1 J ORD RncQ my glor ing is in thee, *•" Be thou concern'd t avenge my wrongs ; 2 Who now am wickedly traduc'd By lying and deceitful tongues. 3 By odious Calumnies, dole fiege They to my reputation lay ; And unprovok'd, with open force Attempt to take my life away. H I have deferved well of thofe Who now mine adverfaries are; I fought not fafety by Revenge When offred but of God by PrayY* 5 Evil for good is my reward, The more I love I'm hated more, 6 'Gainft the chief author of theie wrongs Thy Jultice therefore I implore. By the worft Judge may he be try'd, And by a Dev'l in fpight accus'd : ? Be 2 3 4 PSALM CIX. ■ 7 Be pronaunc'd guilty, and his pray Y For Pardon, as a fin, refus'd. 8 By an untimely death cut off, His Office let another take: 9 Want on his Children be entail'd : His wite a forlorn widow make. to May they a forry vagrant life, By begging up and down maintains And their own Houfes lying wafte, Seek for a Lodging where they can* Part II. ii Let an exa&ing Creditor Seize his Eftate as lawful fpoil ; And may a perfeft ftranger reap The fruit of ail his care and toil. 12 Let none t' his Memory be kind, No pity to his Race be fhown : 13 But let them perifli, and their Name Be in the following Age unknown. 14 Vifit on him his Parents Crimes, Since he in fin would like 'em be : 15 To {hew that they are not forgot, Root out their curfed memory, 16 He, when the poor for mercy calVd, Nothing but cruelty did breath ; And when their Hearts were broke with He perfecuted them to death. (grief, 17 Let all the Curfes that he wifh'd To others, on his own head light ; And may he, by a juft reward, Want ail that BlefTing he did flight. 18 In r & a l m <^ia. 235- ? In curfing and malicious Lyes.' As in rich Cloaths he took a pride ; And may its fad effeft, like drink, Through all his Veins and Bowels Aide, £ Sinking into his Bones like Oyl, Let it allow him no repofe ; Cover him with it like a Veft r As with a Girdle bind it clofe. Part III. ;o This flull be their reward from God,, Whofe fpite is on my ruine bent ; And queftion not ro make it fure,. By Lyes and Slanders they invent* 11 But fince thy Honour is engaged And Mercy too : Lord ? take my part : L2 O fave me ! when by all forfook, And piere'd with forrow to the hear: t$ I vanifii like an Evening fiiade, Tofs'd like a Locuft, up and down: *4 My Knees and all my Joints are weak. My Body lean with failing grown. 15 They add unto my miferies Reproach and all the figns of fcorn ; 16 Lord, let thy Mercy interpofe To help and fave me thus forlorn., 17 Force them to own herein thy powV, 18 Who curfe in vain whom God wiil blefs: Let me with joy fee them afham'd, That their attempts had no luccefs. &9 Cloath'd with Confufion, may they wifh Tohide themfelves from their own fhame: 30 In 2}6 PSALM CX. 30 In full Aflemblies then 111 fing The loudeft Praifes to thy NameJ 31 God the great Patron of the poor, Will as his Advocate ftand by, Defend his Caufe, and fave his Life, When he's unjuftly doom'd to die. Pfalm CX. ^ I As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 '"THUS fpake the Lord unto his Son, -*• Sit thou advanced on my right hand; Till all thy conquered Foes fhall crouch, And wait their doom from thy command. • 2 From Sion fhall thy word go forth, Which like a Sceptre thou fhalt fway : To bring the Stubborn under Rule, And make them willingly obey. 3 The conqueft fhall be great that day ; The numerous Converts thou fhalt view, Shall make an Army that exceeds Thy Chryiral Drops of Morning Dew* 4 The Lord hath all his Truth engag'd By Oath, which he can never break, To make thee an Eternal Prieit, Oi th' Order of Mclchi^edeck. 5 And when he's raifed to his Throne, Proud Monarchs that oppofe his Reign 6 Shall fall, and all che wicked world That will not ftoop ro him, be (lain. 7 Whilft he purfues this work, he'll ftoop To mean rcirefhments in the way \ But PSALM CXL 137 But with a glorious reward, Gcd will his fufferings repay. [Another Metre t ~\ X T^HU S fpake the Lord unto his Son,' •* Sit thou on my right hand ; Till all thy Foes ihall crouch and wait Their doom at thy Command- 2 From Slon jflball thy word go forth ; This Sceptre thou (halt (way: Under thy Rule fhall Rebels come, And willingly obey. 3 Thy conquefts iKall be great that day ; The Converts thou fhalt view ; Shall make an Army that exceeds The Drops of morning Dew. 4 The Lord hath all his Truth engag'd By an Oath he cannot break ; Thour't ever Prieft of th 3 Order made Of great Melchizedeck. 5 And when he's raifed to his Throne, Kings that oppofe his Reign 6 Shall fall; and all the Heathen World That will not ftoop, be (lain. 7 Whilft thus employ d, hell ftoop to mean Refrefhments in the way : But God with glorious rewards His Sufferings will repay. Pfalm CXI. i \ /f Y Soul's beft Powr's I will engage, * v * And with affe&ion join L In z3o r ^ a jl m \ja\u In thofe AfTemblies, where the Saints To praife the Lord combine. 2 They that contemplate thy great works Will foon with pleafure fee 3 Thy PowV how glorious it is, How great thy purity. 4 The Wonders of thy Providence They'll often call to mind ; With grateful hearts proclaim that God Is gracious and kind. 5 How in the Wildernefs he gave Food with a liberal hand : 6 And made his People to poffels The Heathens pleafant Land. 7 Faithful and Juft are all his Works ; His Word no lefs is lure ; 8 When once his Promife is engaged, Performance is fecure. 9 lfrel % from flavery redeem'd, His Holinefs did know 5 Their Foes the terrour of his Name Felt in their overthrow. 10 To fear the Lord true Wifdom is ; And he that ftrives to pleafe His Maker underftands him belt ; Whofe Praife fhall never ceafe. Pfalm CXU. I As the 100 Pfalm.2 1 DLeft is the Man that fears the Lord ; •D Whofe pleafure 'tis to do his Will : ~ 2 His feed (hall be renowned on Earth, His happy Race fhall flourifh ftill. 3 Hi r a /i ju in wvj. 239 3 His houfe with plenty Hull be fill'd ; And as his wealth and ftores increafe His bounty is inlarg'd ; no fear Of tuture want do's make it lefs, '4 When troubles fall unto his fhare, They'll in his greater comfort end ; What kindnefs God on him beftows, The fame to others hell extend. 5 He lends afliftance to the Poor, Difcreetly orders all his way : 6 Nothing fliall move this righteous Man a Or make his memory dscay. 7 No news of threatning danger can His confidence in God difplace : 8 He with undaunted courage looks His foes fecurely in the face, 9 God his diffufive charity With fuitable rewards will crown : Not only thofe above bellow, But honour here and great renown. 10 Mean while the wicked fliall repine With indignation at his blifs 5 And melt away with grief to fee This Man obtain what they fhall mils. [Another MetreT^ 1 C\ Happy Man that fears the Lord, ^ J And joys to do his Will : 2 His feed fhall be renown'd on Earth, , His race fhall flourifh ftill. 3 His houfe with plenty fhall be fiUti 5 And as his ftores increafe, L 2 His 240 PSALM CXtir. His bounty is enlarg'd ; no fear Of want do's make it lefs. 4 When troubles fall unto his {hare, 1 They'll in his comfort end \ What kindnefs God on him beftows,^ To others hell extend. 5 He lends affiftance to the poor, Difcreetly guides his way : 6 Nothing fhall move this Man, or make His memory decay. 7 His truft in God, no threatning news Of danger can difplace: 8 He with undaunted courage looks His Enmies in the face, 9 God his diffufive charity With great rewards will crown ; Both thofe above beftow, and here Honour and great renown, io Mean while the wicked fhall repine With envy at his blifs ; Confume with grief, to lee this Man Obtain, what they fhaD mifc. Pfalm CXIII. 1 Y^ fervanlts of th % eternal King, * To God your chearful praifes fing, 2 Whofe Name be bleft for evermore, 3 His goodnefs over all is great, Where e'er the Sun do's rile or fet, t Since ail are bleft, let all adore. 4 O'er 4 O'er all the Earth the Lord do's reign, And Heavns too narrow to contain His Glories that are infinite. 5 Let not poor borrowed greatnefs dare With his perfections to compare, Who dwells in uncreated Light. \ i 6 He condefcends fb far to know TW affairs of mortals here below, As well as thofe in Heav'n above. 7 To fhew how he o'er all things fways, He from the duft the poor do's raife And from his vile eftate remove. y 8 From thence advances him on high. To unexpefted dignity, And lets him in a royal Throne, 9 When age and nature doth defpair 9 He makes the barren Womb to bear Q therefore praife this God alone., Pfalm CX1V. \_Asthe upbPfalm.] 1 WHen the great God had Iff eh feed Y * F.om Egypt and oppreflton freed, 2 He then declared himfelf their King : Whofe brittht appearance as they pafs'd 3 The Sea beheld, and fled in haile; Jordan retired unto its ipring. '4 Slnal^ when God came down did lhake, Th' adjoyning mountains all did quake, And like affrighted Rams did skip ; The little Hills could not forbear L 3 By M * PSALM CXV. By trembling too to fhew their fear.' Like Lambs that round their Mothers tripi 5 What ail a the Sea thus to fhrink back, Or Jordan its old banks forfake, So crofs to Natures fixed Laws ? 6 Why (hould great Mountains skip like And little hills like frighted Lambs ? (Rams Why feems it ftrange when God's the caufe 3 7 Not Hills alone when he is near, But the whole Earth may quake for fearJJ As into ftrange Convulfions thrown : 8 For Rocks into a wat'ry Lake, And Flints into a -Fountain brake, When God would make his Power known.' Pfalm CXV. [As the ioo Pfalm J} i "KJ O T unto us, Lord, not to us, ■P? But to thy Name the Praife we owe; To thy free good n els and thy truth, The fprings whence all our bleflings fiow^ 2 Why fhould the Heathen ask in (corn, Where is the God whom ye adore ; 3 In Heav'n he reigns, but do's on Earth What e'er his Will ordain'd before. 4 Silver and Gold their Idols are, And all their worth derive from thence, With no Divinity infpir'd, Since they are void of life and fenfe. 5 For tho 5 the Maker forms an Eye, 6 A Mouth or any other Part : 7 H? J. kj j.j. j^ irx \jy\ v . 245 7 He cannot give them fight or breath, Nor lively motion by his Art. 8 Fond Men! to think your hands can make A God to which our knees fhould bow j You truffc what cannot help it felf ; Statutes have fenfe as much as you. 9 O Ifrel in the living God Repofe your truil and confidence: Hell help you to iubdue your Foes ; In dangers hell be your defence. 10 Let Avon's houfe on God rely ; To you hell be an help and fhield ; 1 1 Truft in him, ye that fear the Lord, Whofe care and aid will fafely yield* 12 He, who in Ages part was kind, In after times will be no leis - 7 He th J houfe of Ifrael will fave, The priefts of AWon\ houfe will blefs. 13 Hell blefs all pious Worfliippers, Of low as well as high degree: 14 And largely heap his benefits On you and your pofterity. 15 O happy ftate thus to be bleft, By him that made both Earth and Heav n: 16 His throne in Heav'n is plac'd, the Earth In kindnefs he to Man has giv'n. 17 The filent Grave cannot declare Thy wonders; nor proclaim thy praife 18 Well now begin that blefled work, Which Avail continue all our days. L 4 [Another 244 PSALM CXV. [Another Metre*"] i T ©RD, not to us but to thy Name ,1 - 7 We give the praife we owe ; To thy free goodnefs and thy truth, Whence all our bleffings flow. 2 Why fhould the Heathen ask us, Where's. That God whom you adore ; 3 In Heaven he reigns, but do's on Earth What he ordain d before. 4 Silver and gold their Idols are, Their worth derive from thence ; With no Divinity infpir'd, Since void of Life or Senfe, 5 For tho' the Maker forms an Eye, 6 A Mouth, or other Part ; 7 He cannot give them fight or breath, Motion, or Life by art. 8 Fond Men ! with hands to make a God To which our knees Should bow ; You trull what cannot help it felf, Statutes have fenfe like you. 9 O Ifrel, in the living God Repofe your confid.enre .; To quell your, foes he 11 be your help, In dangers your defence. 10 Let J?r&fi houfe on him rely.; Hell be your help and fhieid ; j i All that fear God, trult him, whofe care -And aid will fafety yield. 12 He, that before was kind, will be In after times no lefs ; The houfe of Iff el he will fave, The Priefts of Am's blefs. 13 He 3 ll £T3 He'll blefs all pious Worfhipper?, Of low or high degree : 14 And heap his benefits on you, And your pofterity. 15 O happy ! to be bleft by him That made both Earth and Heav n ; 3,6 His Throne's in Heav n, theEarthto Man In kindnefs he has giv n. 17 The Grave thy wonders cannot jfliow, Nor celebrate thy praife: ■18 Well now adore thy facred Name, And blefs thee all our days. Pfaltn CXVL I As the loorPfalm.'] € Qlnce God fo tender a regard ■ In ftraits to my requeft did give 5 1 My beft affe&ions he fliall have, And beft devotions, whilft I live. 3 Affail'd with grief and pains that feem'd -The fad fore-runners of the Graven .4 To thee I made requeft, O Lord, My Life from threatning danger faveo 5 Nor did I cry to God in vain, Nor did his Mercy come too late : ; 6 But when my skill was at a lo(s, His kindnefs rais'd my low eftate, •7 God and thy felf, my Soul, enjoy In quiet reft, freed from thy tears 1 18 Who fav'd thy, life, upheld thy ftepr, And dry d up all thy falling jtevf; 246 PSALM CXVI. 9 I ftill fhall live and praife thy Name; 10 Thus did I fpeak, and thus believ'd: 1 1 The/ in diftrefs I rafhly faid, All Men will lye and I'm deceived. 12 What fhall I render to the Lord For ail the kindnefs he has fhown J 13 I'll humbly offer him my praife, And thankfully his favours own. 14 The folemn payments of my vows I made to God iTiall be my care ; ij Who fav'd me from approaching death, And fhew'd my life to him was dear. 16 By all engagements Lord I'm thine, Thy Servant whom thou haft fet free; The very Bonds that thou haft loos'd, Shall tie me f after unto thee. 17 Thankful acknowledgements I'll make And God for all his favours blefs : 111 on his goodnefs wait, and pray To him alone in all diftrefs. 18 To God in fight of all his Saints, Religioufly 111 pay my vows ; 19 There where they meet within his Courts, To worfhip at his holy houfe. [Another Metre!] i^OD that fo gracious a regard KJ To my requefts did give, 2 Shall have my choiceft love and beft Devotions whilft I live. 3 Affail'd with grief and pains that feem'd Fore-runners of the Grave i 4 To r o n is in vjav i. £^7 4 To thee I cry'd, O Lord, my life From threatning danger fave. 5 Nor did I cry in vain nor did God's Mercy come too late : 6 But when my Skill was at a lofs, He rais'd my low eftate. 7 God and thy felf, my Soul, enjoy Quiet and free from fears; 8 Who fav'd thy life, upheld thy fteps, And dry'd up all thy tears. 9 I ftill fhall live to praife thee $ thus 10 I fpake and thus believd; 21 Tho' once I rafhly laid, all Men Will lye and I'm deceived. 12 What fhall I render, Lord, for all The kindnefs thou haft fhown 2 13 Praifes I'll offer and with thanks Will all thy favours own. ' 14 The payment of the vows I made To God fhall be my care : 15 Who faved me from Death, and fhew'd My Life to him was dear. 16 By all engagements I am thine > Thy Servant, Lord, Til be ; The bonds that thou haft loos'd fhall tie Me fafter unto thee. 1 7 Til own with thankfulnefs, and God For all his favours blefs ; Til on his goodnefs wait, and pray To him in all diftreis. 18 Now, in the fight of all his Saints, To God 111 pay my vows; 19 There where they meet within his Courts, To worfhip at his houft. Pfalm z^ PSALM CXVIJ, CXVIH Pfalai CXVII. k T ET all the Nations of the World *-' Their great Creatour praifej And all its lcatt'red People join His mighty Name to raife. 2 Whofe kindnefs towards us is great. His Mercies ever Cure : Then let our praifes, like his truths For ever ftill endure Tfalm CXVIIL k r\ Praifethe Lord, whom ages paft ^ Have known to be fo kind 5 Whofe Mercies will continue fure, To ages ftill behind. 2 Let all his People, and his Priefts, 3 Th^t in his houfe attend, -4 With all that fear the Lord proclaim, .His Mercies have no end. 5 Bear thou thy part with them, my Soul, God's goodnefs to exprefs ; Who heard my prayV, and fet me free When I was in diftrefs. .6 I need not fear what Man can doe, . Since God do's take my part j 7 Defeated all my foes will be, When thou my Helper art. Who, as the Law of God directs, Their lives and manners frame. 2 BlefTed are they, who his Commands Unfeignedly fulfill : And to obtain Gods favours feek To know and do his Will. 3 Thefe when they're tempted do not fin, But to thy Paths repair ; 4 Thou, Lord, haft charged us to keep All thy Commands with care. 5 O by thy Grace fo guide my ways, Never hom thine to fwerve 5 6 Nothing fhall fhame my hopes whilft I All thy commands obferve. 7 This fignal favour fhall excite My unfeigned joy and praife, That I have learnt how good thy Laws, How righteous are thy Ways. 8 HI keep thy Statures, . for I fee In this thy Will is clear ; Stand by me, Lord, as I intend Herein to perfevere. Beth. Part II. 9 How fhall a young man prone to vice, Govern his Manners, Lord ? By heedful liftening to the wife Dire&ions of thy word. 10 Sinr ±jz PSALM CXIX. .jo Sincerely I have begg'd thy Grace, keep me clofe to thee : :5i Tve treafur'd up thy word, that! Might not a finner be. 12 Bleffing and Praife, O Lord, is due To thee, who art fo kind : Thy Statutes give me grace to learn, And lodge them in my mind. 33 My high eiteem of ail thy Laws, • I have declared around : 24 Herein my joy furpafles his, That has a Treafure found* .15 Oft on thy Precepts will I fix My thoughts, that I may lee, Eow well with thy prefcribed Rules Of Life, my ways agree. •:w6 My ftudy on thy Statures, Lord, And hearts delight is kt: Thy word, which I entirely love, 1 never will forget. GimeL Part III. Such favour to thy Servant fhow, And ftich defence afford ; Thatl, preserved from my Foes, May live and keep thy word,^ 18 Open mine Eyes, that I may fee The wonders of thy Law : 19 Who in my Pilgrimage, from Jience, Muft light and comfort. draw. 20 Thy Judgments clearly to difcern, *So great my Longings are 5 ;The r pain£ul Labours I endure ? My fir ength .do's But that I thought upon thy Love, And made thy Laws my Song, ^S I calld to mind how true and good God was ; whilft others flept : 56 A Quiet cheerful mind I had, For I thy precepts kept Cheth. Part VIIL J7 Thou art my Portion, and thy word 111 keep like precious ftore : * 5§ Tny grace and Mercy there ehgagU I earneftly implore. 59 My former wandrings I review'd ; 60 And then without delay, Refolv d to change my courfe, and turn Into thy iafer way. 6 1 By wicked Troops Tve . been befet, And ftript of alM had 5 But did not feek to be reveng'd By means thy Law forbad. 62 At midnight I will wake and rife When others are afleep, To praife thee for thofe righteous Laws, By thee I'm taught to keep. S3 They're my Companions, who exprefs Towards God religious.Fear j All PSALM CXIX. 2 57 All that with care thy Precepts keep, To ine are truly dear. $4 Such is thy kiridneis, all the Earth Thy Blellmgs largely fill : To terve thee as 1 ought, I beg Thou wouldft inftrufi me ftiQ. Teth. Part IX. 6$ Thou haft been faithful, l^ord, and I Great bit-flings have receivd: 66 Give me a, lively ienfe and tafte Of what I have believ'd : 67 Whilft I was profprous, from thy paths Too loon I tunVd afide; But by thy Chaftifements redue'd, Thy Precepcs were my Guide. 68 Thou Lord art in thy Nature good, And doft all good afford : By thy Wife Methods, make me more Obedient to thy word, 69 Proud Men 'gainft me havefpar'dno pains A curled Lye t* invent 5 Who by ftrict keeping of thy Laws, Shall prove I'm innocent. 70 Whilft groffer Pleafures dull their fenfe, God's Law is my delight: 71 Happy affliiiions have me taught, Thy Precepts not to flight. 72 Such Excellencies in thy Law Pronounced from Heav'n appear ; The Wealth a Kingdom do s contain Is not to me fo dear. Jed i 5 8 PSALM CXIX. Jod. Part X. 73 I am the Workmanfhip thy hands Have fafliioned and made ; More of thy Will I'd know that thou May It be the more obey'd. 74 To lee me from thefe Troubles freed, All good men will be glad: And truft thy faithful word, on which I my dapendance had, '75 I know thy Judgments righteous are, And all my Troubles juft ; 76 Lord, let thy Mercy comfort me, For in thy Word I truft. 77 My life, whofe ruine's daily fought, Let thy Companions fave 5 Who in obeying thy Commands The higheft Pleafure have. 78 Confound the Proud, who would with lyes And falfhood me cpprefs : *But I will ftudy and obferve Thy precepts ftill no lefs. 79 Lee thofe that fear the Lord, and know Their Duty take my part:. 80 Nothing fnall fhame me, whilft I am Sound and upright in heart. Caph. Part XL 81 I faint thro' long defire and hope Thy word fulfilled to fee N 82 In my Deliverance; and cry out, When wilt thou comfort me 2 83 Like parched Skins hang'd in theSmoak, So grief has {hrivella mine; Yet PSALM CXIX. 259 Yet do I not thy Statutes, Lord, Forget, much lefs decline. 84 My days confume apace, why then Doft thou delay lb long, T' inflift due Punishments on thofe That do me utmoft wrong. 85 By treach'rous ways thy Law forbids,' My ruine they purfue. 86 Save me from thole, who are as falfe, As thy commands are true. 87 My Life was ready juft to fall A prey to bloody hands ; Yet to efcape, I would not balk The way of thy commands. 88 Raife me from this forlorn Eftate 5 My Life in mercy fpare : Then I thy Teftimonies, Lord, Will keep with greater care. Lamed. Part XII. 89 For ever like the Heav ns, Lord, Thy word is fetled faft: 90 As firmly as the Earth, thy Truth Dos to all Ages Jail. 91 Thefe all in their appointed courfe Continue to this Day: And all like ready Servants ftand Thine Orders to obey. 92 Had not thy Truth been my fupport, Thy Law been my delight ; Under the preiTure of my woes, I'd funk and perilh'd quite. 93 Thy good Commancs I'll ne er forger, Which have revived me (till. 94 O 2 6o PSALM CXXX. 94 O fave me who am thine, and feek To know and do thy Will. 95 Vile men to ruin me, have long Watchd for a fie pretence, But 111 keep dole to thy Commands, As to my belt Defence. 96 Perfections here have narrow bounds, Whole End we oft out- live : But thy wife Laws have large extent. And lafting Pleafures give. Mem. Part Xllt 97 O how I love thy Law, it is My daily exerciie ; By thoughts and talk of this, I make My (tit and others wife. 98 Thro' thy Commandments, which before ' Mine Eyes I ever (bt^ Vm wifer than my Foes, and all f Their fiibtil Arts defeat 99 My Teachers I excel in Skill, 100 Old men in Jud-gfnent deep ; Becaufe thy Laws my ftudy are, And I thy precepts keep. 10 1 I have not made a wicked way The means t obtain my End ; For I refolv'd againft thy word Not wilfully t* offend. X02 Thy Judgments I have not declin'd, Nor, wrong'd, did right o'er pals : Jufl; Precepts I had learned, and knew That God their Author was. 103 Honey no fweetnefs do's afford, Like what thy words create. 104 From PSALM CXIX. z6i 1 04 From thence I learn the flattering fvveets Of every Sin to hate. Nun, Part XIV. 105 Thy word is to my Life a Guide, Unto my Paths a Light : 106 Thy juft Decree? as I have (worn, I'll keep with ail my Might. 107 My Sufferings are great to me Thy Comforts, Lord, afford; And raife me from this fad Eftate, According to thy word- 108 The free-will offrings of my mouth, My Prayers and Praifes own : To ferve thee better, Lord, thy Will, Still more to me make known. 109 I went in danger of my Life, 1 10 Such fnares the wicked laid : Yet did I not forget thy Law, Nor from thy Precepts ftray'd, 1 1 1 I'd rather ftill be poor, than from Thy teftimonies part. - Thefe are mine Heritage, the Joy And Comfort of mine heart- 112 My heart's incline!,' and to perform Thy Statutes I intend ; Whatever I lofe by't, I will hold This courfe unto the End. Samech. Part XV. 1 13 Thy Law I love, but all leud craft And double dealing hate: 114 And trufting in thy faithful word, For thy prote&ion wait. M 115 Ye z6n PSALM CXIX. 115 Ye wicked doers that corrupt The World depart from me : From faithful ferving of my God, No hindrance you fhall be, 116 Thy Word is paft t'uphold my Life, Do not my hopes expole. 117 Thy Laws Til more refpeft, when fet In fafety from my Foes. 118 Thou rt wont to tread down thofe, that Thy Statutes go aftray ; (from Their crafty Arts to them will prove A falfe and cheating way. 1 19 Such wicked Men out of the Land Like drofs thou wilt remove; Therefore I better like, and more Thy Teftimonies Love. 120 The fenfe of thy juft vengeance, Lord, Fills me with fear and awe. I dread the Judgments that wil] feize All that contemn thy Law* Ain. Part XVI. 121 That I have done what's juft and righr, My Foes muft needs confefs : Leave me not in their hands whofe rage Knows only how t' opprefs. 122 Be thou my lurety, left the proud To ruine me prevail : 123 If my deliverance be delay 'd, My tired hopes will fail. 124 In mercy deal with me and fince To thee I fervice owe ; 125 Teach me thy Statutes, and thy Will To me more fuDy fhow. 126 Its PSALM CXIX. 263 126 It's time Good men fhould aft for God, As well as he appear ; When wicked Men reject his Law, And fin without all fear. 127 This ftirs my Zeal, and makes me more All his Commands to prize; And, in compare with them, the World And aU its Wealth defpiie. 128 Hence every Precept I approve For my Direction beft : But unjuft Courfes, and bafe Arts I utterly deteft. Pe. Part XVII. 129 With greateft care I keep thy Laws, Whole wonders ftrike mine Eyes 5 130 The Entrance of thy ward's a Light, And makes the fimple wife. 131 The fuller knowledge of thy Will I eagerly purfu'd 5 And as my Pleafure did increafe, My longings were renewed. 132 Oh let thy dealings towards me And Mercy be the fame, Thou ufeft to exprefs to thofe Who love and fear thy Name. 133 Order my goings in thy word, And my ( diredtor be ; ■ Then no iniquity fhail gain Dominion over me. 134 Thy Precepts 1 11 obferve, when plac'd Out of th J Oppreffors reach : 135 With favour on thy Servant fhine, And me thy Statutes teach. M 2 136 I 264 PSALM CXIX. 136 I fee how finners break thy Law., By bold impieties ; This makes me to lament, and flouds Of Tears o'er-flow mine Eyes. Tfaddi. Part XVIII. 137 Thy Nature, Lord, and thy Commands Exa&ly do agree: 138 Holy, and juft, and true, thou art, And fuch thy Precepts be. 139 This lets my Zeal on fire, and makes . Mine Indignation rife ; To fee my Foes forget thy Words, And thy juft Laws defpife. 140 I love thy word becaufe it's pure, And free from an deceit : 141 Tho' I'm defpis'd and fmall 5 my care To keep thy Laws is great, 142 Thy Juftice and Fidelity Ne're change or have an end : Thy Law's the truth on which we may With certain Faith depend. 143 When I was brought into great ftraits And fore oppreft with grief j I thought on thy commands, and found Great comfort and relief. 144 Thy ways are ever true and juft ; This wifdom to me give, By them to order all my ways ; And happy I fhall live. Koph. Part XIX. 145 To thee, O Lord, I loudly cry'd, 146 Hear and deliver mej Thy J PSALM CXIX. %6f Thy Teftimonies when I'm fav 3 d, Better obferv d fhall be. 147 My cries, to mind thee of thy word, Prevent the morning Light. 148 On this I meditate before The watches of the Night. 149 Hear me, O Lord, as thou art kind, Of which fure proofs I have; And, as thou judgeft beft, my Life They feek to ruin, fave, 150 For they on mifchievous Defigns Againrt me bent draw near ; Who're far from care to keep thy Law,' And ftrangers to thy Fear. 151 My comfort is, for my defence Thou, Lord, art nearer frill; And all th' Engagements of thy word Wilt faithfully fulfil. i$i I've known of old, what thou declar'ft To be thy Will, ftandsfaft; And t'all that do thereon depend, Shall be performed at laft. Refii. Part XX. 553 fee my fad Cafe and plead my Caufe, 1 154 And let me free, O Lord : Who'm mindful of thy Law, and truft For fafety on thy Word. $55 From wicked men that didegard God's Laws, his help is far. 156 Great are thy Mercies; quicken me After thy wonted care. 157 Many are my malicious Foes ; Yet do I not decline M 3 Thy z66 PSALM CXIX. Thy Teftimonies, nor will feek Their Death, as they do mine. 158 It moves indeed my grief, to fee How boldly Men tranfgrefs: Who, what thy Word commands, con- What it forbids no lefs. (temn, 159 Confider what unfeigned Love , I to thy Precepts bear : Preferve my Life, O Lord, and (how That I to thee am dear. 160 Thy Promifes have ever been Fulfills in Ages paft : And thy declared Will fliall be Perform^, whilft time do's laft, Schin. Part XXI. 161 Princes purfue me without Caufe, But my great fear is this, Left by tranfgreffing thy Commands, Thy favour I fhould mifs. 162 When I beheld the promised good Thy faithful word contains ; He joys not more, who richeft fpoils After a conqueft gains. 163 Lyes and Deceit I hate, but love Honeft and upright ways. 164 Thy righteous Judgments fhall excite Seven rimes a Day my praife. (Peace, 165 Thole Men are crown'd with inward Who thy Commandments lovej And no Temptations unto Sin, To them a Scandal prove. 166 I, in my Straits, from thee alone DelivVance did expe&j And PSALM CXIX. 267 And for my fafety only did, What thy Commands direct. 167 My Soul do's all thy Precepts keep* 268 And Teftimonies prize; For all my Actions Naked are To thy ail-feeing Eyes. Tau. Part XXIL i6y Admit my earneft Suit, who now To thee for wi(dom pray, 170 Thy promifed Deliverance No longer Lord delay. 1 7 1 Til praife thee, that, by thee informed, 1 Thy Laws I've underftood : 172 Loudly proclaim, that all thou'ft faid^ Is faithfully made good. 173 O let thy Hand, in my weakftate^ It's iuccours to me reach : For help no other Courfe Til take, But what thy Precepts teach. 174 Of thy afTurd Salvation I long to have a fight; Tho' whilft thou'rt pleafed to delay ^ Thy Laws ftill my delight. 175 Save and revive me in tbefe Straits, That I thy prai(e may ling: And let thy Judgments on my Foes, The help I Jook for bring. 176 Like a loft fheep I've gone aftray, But now to thee I come : Thy Precepts I refolve t' obey, Lord, bring thy Servant home. M 4 Ffalj m 268 PSALM CXX, CXXI. Pfalm CXX. i f T , God, whofe Care Ive ever been, A In my diftrefs I cry'd > He heard me then, and lb prevents My fears to be deny'd. 2 Lord fave me from deceitful Lips ; No credit may they gain 5 Which by falfe Tales mine Innocence, Dear as my Life, would ftain. 3 Hope not, falfe Tongue, by forgeries To get me in thy PowY: 4 Veng'ance fhall pterce thse like a Dart, Like burning Coals devour. 5 Ah ! woe is me forc'd to bewail A tedious Banifhment From mine own Country, and a Life J Mong barb'rous people fpent. 6 Too long Ive dwelt with thofe that hate Peace and a friendly Life; 7 I plead for Peace, they zealous are Only for war and ftrife. Pfalm CXXL 1 Til life mine Eyes unto the Hills, ^ And thence will look for aid. 2 Depend on God alone for help; Both Heav n and Earth he made. 3 He will iu ftain thy weaker Powrs With his Almighty Arm; 4 And keep thee with unwearied care," from ail furprizing harm* 5 The rS A L m UAAII. X69 5 The Lords prote&ion like a fhade Will be thy fure Defence : 6 Nor Sun nor Moon jfhall hurt thee with Malignant influence. 7 From harm thy Body he'll proteft, Preferve thy Soul from Sin $ S Will profper thy Defigns abroad. And blefs thy coming in* Pfalm CXXiL I As the ioo Pfalm.'] .\ ; x 7 o PS^Z^ CXXIII,CXXiV. 8 To wifh thee happy I'm engaged By Ties of Friend fhip and ot Blood 9 Gods Houfe and rrue Religion, Oblige me more to feek thy good. Pfalm CXXilL i r\ Thou that in a Glorious Throne ^ Art plac'd above the Skies : To thee for Succour I direft Mine heart, and lift mine Eyes. 2 No Servant by his Lord chaftis'd With more SubmiljRon ftands ; Nor maids with greater Duty wait Their MiftreflTes Commands : Than we that juftly undergo The Difcipline of God, Wait for a merciful Releafe, When hell remove his Rod. 3 Have mercy, Lord, on us whofe hope In thy Ccmpaffion lies ; And, whom infulting Foes do (corn, Lord, do not thou defpife. 4 For our depreft Eftate, now gives Advantage to their Pride ; And they who live in Wealth and Eafe, Our Miferies deride. Pfalm CXXIV. lUAD not the Lord our Caufe efpous'd, -*- 1 His People now may fay : 2 Had not the Lord engag'd his Powr To fuccour us that Day, When wicked Men, with cruel Wrath inflanvd^againft us rofe ; 3 Too PSALMCXXV. 271 3 Too feeble all our Pow'rs had been Their Fury to oppofe. 4 To their Devouring Jaws, our Life Had been an eafie Prey : 5 Their rage, like an impetuous dream, 1 Had fwept us quire away. 6 Bleft be the Lord, who chofe this way His Mercy to enhance 3 Then, when our Dangers loudeft calTd, To fend Deliverance. 7 We lay like poor intangled Birds, Caught in the Fowler's net: God s Pow'r has broke their fnares, and ws At Liberty are fet. 8 Since all our help lies in his Name, That Earth and Heaven made : Our Future Hopes fhal] all depend On his Almighty Aid. Pfalm CXXV. I As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 T^Hey that in God their Confidence 1 Repofe, and him their Fortrefs make, Remain unmov'd like Sior/s Mount, Which Storms and Tempefts never fliakei 2 Jerttfalem with Hills begirt, Great Safety gains from this Defence : Good men much more from Angels guard And God's furrounding Providence. 3 The wicked's Pow'r (hall not too long Opprefe the Gooc^ and vex their Peace ; Left the Temptation prove fo ftrong. They imitate their Wickednefr 4* Blefi x?x TSAtm CXXVI. 4 Blefs thcfe that are fincerely good ; 5 And when thy vengeance fhall come dowr^ Rebellious Sinners to deftroy ; Then 3 Lord jWithPeace the righteous crown, [Another Metre.'} i 'TTHey that repofe their truft in God, ■*■ And him their Fortrefs make, Remain unmov'd, like Sioris Mount, Which Tempefts never fhake, 2 Jemfalem with hills begirt, Is fafe by this Defence ^ Good men are more fecure from God's Surrounding Providence. 3 The wicked's Pow'r fhall not too long Opprefs and vex their Peace ; Left, <\\xo difcouragement, they prove Like them in wickednefs. 4 Blefs all the truly good ; and when Thy Vengeance fhall come down Proud Sinners to deftroy, then Lord, With Peace the righteous crown. Ffalm CXXVI. £As the ioo Pfaltn.'] 1 W^ en God from bondage fet usiree, " It feem'd a ftrange and pleafant (dream : 2 Then was our Mouth with Laughter fill'd, To tell this News was all our Theam* This great and unexpe&ed change, "-Forced the Heathens to-confefs, 3 The PSALM CXXVI. 273 3 The wonders of that Day ; let us The fame with greater joy exprefs. Great are thy Mercies fliown to us .: 4 Lord perfeft what thou hall: begun ; Twill be like welcome fhowr's to ground That's parched with the fcorching Sun. 5 We wait with Patience Lord till thou All needful Bleflings doft reftore ; And hope our tormer Tears will make Our after-joys to be the more. 6 So he that in prepared ground His fcattered Seed in fadnefs leaves* Will fhout at Harveft when he fees That Seed become a Load of fheaves, [ Another Metr-eJ] i VA 1 Hen God redeemed our captive Stated v * It feem'd a pleafant Dream j 2 Our Mouth was filled with Laughter then,, And Joy was all our Thearru This mercy (o unlook J d for mov'd The Keathens to confefs g The wonders of that Day ; let us With Joy the fame exprefs. Great are thy Mercies fhown to us, 4 Lord, perfect what's begun : Twill be like welcome Show'rs to ground Parch'd with the fcorching Sun. 5 We wait with Patience, Lord, till thou All gcod to us reftore : And hope our former Tears will make Our afrer-joys the more <> So x74 PSALM CXXVIT, CXXVIII. 6 So he that Seed in ground prepar'd By fcatt'red handfuls leaves, Will fhout at Harveft, when that Seed Becomes, a load of fheaves. Pfalm CXXVIL [_As the ioo Pfa/m.'] 1 MNlefs God profper it, all coft *^ And pains to build an Houfe is loft. Unlefs the Lord the City keep, The watchful Guards as well may fleep. 2 Your Labours with the rifing Sun Begin, and laft when Day is done, T' avoid that poverty you dread, With carefulnefs you eat your Bread. But all in vain: if by Heaven bleft, You may enjoy both wealth and reft : 3 A numerous Race and fruitful Womb, As God's reward to Goodnefs come. 4 Their Parents ftrength and Glory are 3 Like Arrows to a Man of War : $ Well furnifhed with thefe Supplies, A Man may dare his Enemies. Pfalm CXXVIII. i ID Left is the man, whofe fear of God ^ Is by obedience fhown: 2 Plenty thy Labour fhall reward, And good Succefs (hall crown. 3 Thy fruitful Wife, like a fair Vine, With Clufters fhall abound ; Whole Children like green Olive-plants, Thy Table (hall furround, 4 Such PSALM cxxrx. z 7s ( 4 Such bleflings to thy houfe fhall fall, When God's thy chiefeft fear : 5 Thou in the Publick joy and good Shalt have the greateft fhare. A numerous Race from thee derived Thy lengthned age fhall fee ; And the great wifh of ail good men, The Land s profperity. Pfalm CXXIX. 1 \I/ E that are lfraHites may fay, " Evn from our Infant-ftate, Many our Enemies have been, And our Affli&ions great. 2 Tho J brought into great ftraits, our foes; Thro' God's preferving care, Our Extirpation cannot boaft, We ftiil his People are. 3 Severely fcourged we have been^ Deep marks whereof we bear : As in ploughed ground, upon our backs Long furrows do appear. 4 But God is juft, who has at length The wicked's Power broke; And all the bands afunder cut Of their Tyrannick Yoke. 5 Never may thofe that Sion hate Better Succeffes meetj But failing ftill in their attempts, Be forced to retreat. 6 May their defigns wither like greens On ruin d Houfes Top : 7 Which every Mower difregards, Expefting thence no Crop. 8 None I 276 PSALM GXXX. 3 None that pafs by congratulate Their hopes with wifh'd Succefs: Nor tW Harveft prayY on thefe beftow, " May Heavn your Labours blefs. Pfalm CXXX. [As the 100 Pfalm, ,] i TDLung'd into Depths of Mifery, -*- To God I rais'd my fervent Cry -z 2 Lord lend to me a gracious Ear, Not funk fo low but thou canit hear. 3 Should'ft thou againft each evil deed In ft rift Severity proceed ; By Merit without Mercy, try'd, None could be cleared and juftify'd. 4 But thou forgivenefs doft proclaim, That men may turn, and fear thy Name 5 5 To thy rich Grace, O Lord, we fly, And on thy Promifes rely, 6 1m more impatient of thy ftay, Than Guards for flow approach of Day.' 7 O therefore let the good and juft In God alone repote their truit. The frailty of our ftate he knows; His plenteous Mercy ever flows. 3 To humble Souls he gracious is, And pardons what they've done amifo [Another Metre :.] ■* pLung'd into Depths of Mifery, *- To God I rais'd my Cry : ;2 Thou canit, when funk fo low^ftiil hear.: Lend then a. gracious Ear. -3 If PSALM CXXXT. 277 3 If thou againft each evi! Deed Severely fhouldft proceed ; By merit without mercy try'd, None could be juftifyd. 4 But thou forgivenefs doft proclaim, That men may fear thy Name. 5 To thy rich Grace, O Lord, we fly, And on thy word rely. 6 Vm more impatient of thy ftay, Than Guards for break cf Day. 7 O therefore let the Good and Juft, In God repofe their Truft. The Frailty of our ftate he knows, His mercy freely flows. 8 To humble Souls he gracious is, Pardoning what's done amiiSa Pfalm CXXXI. i T ORD, I have no afpiring thoughts, 1 -' Nor Eyes that lofty are ; Nor meddle with the things advanced Above my lower Sphere. 2 But humble and refign'd I lie Compos'd to filent reft ; I like a Child behave my felf, Wean d from his Mothers breaft. 3 Let Pious Souls no more admire, The Worlds deceitful {hows ; - But with an undifturbed mind, In God their truft repofe. Pfalm 278 PSALM CXXXIL Pfalra CXXXIL I As the ioo PfalmJ] i "D Emember all the Troubles, Lord, "~ And cares that David did moleit ; 2 His pious Zeal by folemn Oath And facred Vow, to God expreft. 3 That he'd not come into his Houfe, 4 Nor Sleep his weary Eyes fhould clofe ; 5 Till he had firft found out a place, Convenient for the Arks repole. 6 The place by God defign'd, we've found In fhady Woods of Ephrata : j We'll go into his facred Tents, And proftrate at hisFoot-ftool pray. 8 Arife, O Lord, and where thine Ark, The token of rhy Prefence, refts ; Together may thy Glory come, Together ftay like welcome Guefts. 9 May thofe that at thine Altar wait, Be ever cloath'd with righteoufnefs : That both may triumph in thy Love, Saints that are bleft, and Priefts that blefs. ioLord, for thy Servant Davids fake, And thine own Promife to him made 2 The PrayVsof thine Anointed hear, And with thy Favour make him glade Part II. si The Lord to David fware an Oath, (With equal Truth 'twas laid and done) One PSALM CXXXIII. 279 One of thy Race, when thou fhalt ceafe To reign (hall fie upon thy Throne. 12 And if thy Children will obferve My Precepts with religious Care ; Their Children fhall no.t want a Throne To fit upon, nor that an Heir. 13 For Sioris the beloved Hill, Seat of their Kings and of their God. 14 Here is my place of fixed reft, My houfe of glorious abode. 15 Her (lores with plenty /hall be ftll'd, Her poor Til fatisfy with Food ; 16 Her Priefts defend, and all fhall hear The fh©uts and triumphs of the Good* 17 Still Davids Regal pow'r fhall fpring Afrefh, in his fucceffours, there , And fpread the Luftre of his Name, Till the great promisd King appear* 18 Covered with fhame his Foes fhall fee . All their Devices overthrown : But I Decree his glorious Head Shall wear a never fading Crown- Pfalm CXXXflL [As the 100 Pfalm.'] 1 r\ Bleft Societies on Earth, i ^ Refembling that of Heav'n above j Where Brethren peacefully unite, In fweer accord and hearty Love. 2 It's like the precious Ointment pour'd On Aaron 's confecrated Head ; Whicfi 3 28o PSALM CXXXIIL Which firft ran down his Face, and thence Unto his coftly vefture fpread. Like Dews that Vifit every Hill ; Or as the fruitful Showr's of Rain ; Tho' firit on higher Grounds they fall, Defcend and water ail the Plain. None can exprefs the Joys that meet Where Love and Amity abound : Their Souls are filTd with inward Peace,' Their profprous State with blefling (crownd [Another Metre ^ i r\ Happy Companies on Earth ^ Refembling Heav'n above ; Where Brethren peacefully unite In fweet Accord and Love* a It's like the precious Ointment pour'd Upon the High-priefts Head ; Which firft ran down his Beard, and thencj T 3 his coftly Garments fpread. 3 Like Dews that vifit every Hill, Oi ui Show'rs of Rain; (ii ft on higher Grounds they fall 3 hence water aD the Plain. None can exprefs the joys that meet, Where mutual Lave is found ; Their Souls are Hlfd with inward Peace, Their 4tate with blefling crown d. Pialff Y PSALM CXXXtV. z2i Pfalm CXXXIV. [As the ioo Pfalm.] E Servants of th' Eternal Lord, Who early at his Temple wait, And there your late attendance give > See that his Name ye celebrate. And, as that holy place requires, Pure hands in your Devotions raife ; To all your other Off rings joyn The grateful Sacrifice of Praife. R God, the great Maker of the World, As great in Goodnefs as in PowV, Give gracious Anfwers to thy Prayr's, And blefs his People every Hour* [ Another Metre7\ 1 VE Servants of the Lord above, ** Who at his Temple wait, See that b.fore the riling Sun His Name ye celebrate. 2 And in that Holy place, pure hands In your Devotions raife; To ail your dther Off rings joyn The Sacrifice of Prai(e. 3 The Lord that made the World, as great In Goodnefs as in Pow'r \ Give ear to thy requests, and blefs His People every Hour. Ffalm 182 PSALM CXXXV. Pfalm CXXXV. i XTE Servants of the Almighty Lord, jL That Heaven and Earth did frame: 2 Who at his houfe and Altar wait, Praife ye his Glorious Name. 3 O let the Goodnefs of the Lord, Your beft affections raife ; Your inward Pleafure will increafe Together with your Praife. 4 Ye lfrdlites have greateft caufe To praife him and rejoyce j You that are dearer unto God ; His Treafure and his Choice. 5 In him do all perfeftions meet, His greatnefs knows no bound ; Whatever by other gods is claimed, In him alone is found* 6 His Pow'r created all at firft, His Pleafure rules them ftill ; His uncontrolled mind the Heav'n, The Earth and Seas fulfil. 7 By undifcerned Force he makes The Vapours 'to arife. Which frame the Clouds, where Fire un Mingled with Water lies. (quench't From thence the dreadful lightnings burft And rains are poured down ; He brings his boiftVous winds and ftorms From Treafuries unknown. 8 He the firft-born of man and beaft At once in Egypt flew ; 9 Whofe King and Court by fearful plague His wondVous Power knew. Par PSALM CXXXV- 283 Part II. io He fmote great Nations, and flew Kings That Potent Sceptres fway'd ; 1 1 Sihon and Og mong thefe for War The greateft Figure made. AD Canaris Kingdoms too, at laft With all their Kings he (mote: 12 Whofe rich and pleafant Land became Our Heritage and Lot. 15 Supported by fuch glorious Works, Thy Fame can never die ? But thy Memorial fhall endure To all Eternity. 14 Tho 5 God s offending People may Under oppreiF.on mourn : He'll take their part, and all his wrath Shall into kindnefs turn. 15 The Heathen Idols Silver are, Or Gold at beft and thence Derive their worth, but are no Gods Since void of Life or Senfe. 16 For tho* the Maker forms an Eye, A Mouth or other part : 17 He cannot give them Sight or Breath, Motion or Life by Ait. 18 Fond Men! with hands to make a God, To which our Knees fliould bow; You truft what cannot help it {elf, Statutes have Senfe like you. 19 O Houfe ot Ifr'ael, blefs the Lord, Ye Priefts his praife proclaim : 20 Blefs, him ye Levites, and let all That fear him do the fame. 2 1 From a 8 4 PSALMCXXXV. 21 From Sion may his Songs of praife Sound forth with fweet accord > He in this Holy City dwells, O praife this Higlneft Lord; [Another Metre i] I As the 148 Pfalm.'] 1 SJ*E Servants of the Lord. * That Heav n and Earth did frame j 2 Who at his Alrar wait, Praife ye his Glorious Name. 3 His Goodnefs do's To this invite; r His praife will give The beft delight. ^4 Ye Ifraelites are bound Greatly your God to blefs; Who unto Jacob did Such fpecial Love exprefs : Whofe CWWren ftill To God are dear; His Treafure and Peculiar Care. 5 In him all Glories meet, His Greatrids knows no bound ; What other Gods do claim, In him alone is found, 6 Who as at firft He all things made: Still rules o'er all, By all obeyed. 7 All things in Heav'n above Are Subject to his Will } The PSALM CXXXV. iS; The Earth and Seas below His pleafure do fulfil. At his Command From the World's End, Vapours to frame The Clouds afcend. The dreadful Flafhes thence Of pointed Lightnings fly ; Thofe Fires remain unquench'd, Tho J mix'd with Rains they lie. He brings forth Winds That loudly blow, From Treafuries Which none can know. Pan II. 8 He the Firft-born of Man And Beaft in Egypt flew: 9 Whofe King and Court by Plagues His wond'rous Power knew. 10 Great Nations then And Kings he fmote $ 11 Sihon and Og Of greateft note. The Fate of Canaan's Kings And Kingdoms was the fame, 12 All conquered ; and their Land Our Heritage became. "13 Thy Name and thy Memorial, For ever, Lord, Continue fhall. 14 Tho 3 God's own People may Suffer, when they offend 5 N Ac ^8(5 PSALM CXXXV. At laft their Sorrows will In their Salvation end : Hell take the part Of thofe that mourn ; And all his wrath To kindnefs turn. 15 The Heathen Idols are Of vile Materials made : Tho* by Mans Art with Gold Or Silver overlaid. 16 He forms a Mouth, An Eye, or Ear 17 Which cannot fpeak, Nor fee, nor hear. 1 8 Fond Men! to what their hands Have made, their Knees to bend, Much more to truft in what Cannot it felf defend : Brutes that have Life Are better far; You without Senle Like Statues are. 19 O Ifrael blefs the Lord ; Ye Priefts his praife proclaim ; 20 Let Levi's Houfe, and all That fear him do the fame. 21 From Sion fing With one accord ; There God refides, Praife ye the Lord. Pfalm PSALM CXXXVI. 287 Pfilai CXXXVL [As the 148 Pfalm.1 1 rilve thanks unto the Lord, ^ Who is Co kind and good; Whofe Mercies firmly laft, As they have ever itood. 2 To this great King All Gods do bow, 3 Angels above And Pow'rs below* 4 His works our wonder raife ; 5 The Heav'ns his wiidom made ; 6 And he th' outftretched Earth Above the Waters laid ? 7 He made the Sun 8 The Day's great Light 5 9 The Moon and Stars To rule the Night. 10 Egypt's Firft-bcrn he fmote 1 1 And by his powerful Hand 1 2 He brake off Ifraeh Yoke, And brought them from that Land* His Mercies fliown To Ages paft, Eternally Shall fpring and laft. 1 3 The parted Sea made way 14 For Ifrael to pals; 15 There the purfuing Hoft Of Pharoh drowned was. N 2 16 His 2,88 PSALM CXXXVL %6 His People through The Defart led By Miracles Were daily fed. 17, 18 Kings that oppos J d their way ; 17,20 Sihon and Og he fmote; 21 And made their fruitful Land 22 Fail to hrs Peoples Lot, His Mercies fhown To Ages part, Eternally Shall fpring and laft. "23 He fav d us when our ftate 24 Was low and fore oppreft } 25 Food to all flelh he gives, 26 Tlie God of Heav'n be bleft. Whofe Mercies ihown To Ages paft, Eternally Shall fpring and laft. [ Another Metre, 3 [As the 113 Pfalw.'] 1 D Ender, and oft your thanks repeat J * To God who is as good as Great : To every Age his Mercys fare. 2 To him your chearf ul Praifes fing : Whom Angels worfhip as their King: Whofe Mercy always dos endure* 3 To him whom higheft Princes own, By low proftrations at his Throne : To every Age his Mercys fare. 4 To PSALM CXXXVf. 289 4 To him whofe wondYous Works declare His PowV to be beyond Compare : Whofe Mercy always dos endure. 5 His Wifdom when the Heav'ns you view,^ Their Brightnefs and their order fhew : To every Age his Mercy s fur e. 6 To him, who laid the Seas below The Earth, which they can ne'er o'erflow: Whofe Mercy always dos endure. 7 To him who out of Night's dull fhade, To cheer the world, great lights has made: To every Age his Mercy s fur e* 8 The Sun, that gives us quick ning heat, And Light, our Labours to compleat: His Mercy always dos endure. 9 The Moon and Stars, when down we lie For our Repofe, its place fupply : To every Age his Mercy s fure. 10 To him, who by a Vengeance due f All the Firft-born in Egypt (lew : Whofe Mercy always dos endure 9 11 Then lfrel whom they long detain'd In cruel Bondage, freedom gain'd : To every Age his Mercy s fure* 12 All this by a ltrong hand was done, A Pow'r none could rehft or fhun: His Mercy always dos endure. Part II. 13 When after this, fear feiz'd their hearts," The Red-fea fevered into parts: To every Age his Mercy s Jure. N 3 14 And 2 9 o PSALM CXXXVL 14 And like a WaO on either hand, TiH they pafs through, the Waters ftand ; His Mercy always dos endure. 55 Hue hard ned Pharoh and his Hoft That follow d them were funk and loft : To (very Age bis Mercy s fare. 16 His People, thro' the Defart led, By Miracles were daily fed : His Mercy always dos endnre. 17 Heftnote great Kings, that did withftand Their pafiage to the promised Land : To eiery Age his Mercy s fare. 18 Tho'fam'd for prowefs they could gain No Vi6tories, but all were (lain : His Mercy always do's endure. j 9 Sibcv, for War, of ^reattft note, King of fierce Amorites^ he fmote : To every Age his Mercys fare. 20 And Ba/hans Tyrant Og o'ercame, For height, a Gyant of Great Name: His Mercy always do's endure. 2 1 To give their Land he did engage For a perpetual Heritage: To every Age his Mercy's fure. 22 This Heritage fell to our Lot Who had not then our God forgot : Whofe Mercy always do's endure. 23 Who pity'd our fad State, when Sin, Might have thrown out,whom he brought To every Age his Mercy s Jure. (in : 24 And when fubdu'd, oft heard our Cries, And fav'd us from our Enemies : His A-lercy always dos endure* 25 He PSALM CXXXVll 19 r 25 He fatisfies all flefh with food ; All Creatures wants fupplies with good: To every Age his Mercy V fare. 26 Then with the higheit Notes of PrJtife : Our thanks to Hea v ns great God let's raife: fVhofe Mercy always dos endvre. To thee, O Father^ to the Son. And Holy Ghcft, 6 left Three in One, Whom we as God alone adore \ Glory that was of old be givn, By all on Earth, and all in Heavn % Now, and till time [hall be no more* Pfalm CXXXVll lAs the 100 Pfalm. ~\ A S by Euphrates Streams we fat -^ Refle&ing on our Miferies, And Sion call'd to mind ; that thought A Flood of Tears drew from our Eyes* 2 Silence became our Sorrows beft, And (b our Harps remained unftrung j And fince our Joys were at an End, Negle&ed on the Willows hung. 3 Then thofe who laid our Cities wafte, Whofe inflav'd Captives now we were, To entertain their Mirth, required One of our Temple fongs to hear. 4 How can we in this Exile State, (Our Hearts, as our Condition, fad) Anthems of Praifes to our God Sing, only for to make you glad ? N 4 5 No z 9 z PSALM CXXXVHI. 5 No ; rather than profane thy Songs, Or I my Harp imploy fo ill, Whilft Sion mourns; may my right hand Be quite benum'd, or lofe its skill. 6 May I be dumb and find no voice, (Unlefs thy ruines to deplore) And find no Joy ; its all profane, Till God Jemfalem reftore. 7 Forget not then th s accurfed Race Of Edom % Lord, who without pity, Rejoycing o er its ruines, cry'd, u Rafe the Foundations of the City.' 8 Nor boaft too much proud Balylon, Whofe turn to be deftroy'd dos hafte ; O may he profper who repays What s done to us, and lays thee wafted 9 Bleft Hand ! that from their Mother's (breafts Spares not to fnatch thy little ones ; And harm from favage Race prevents By dafhing them againft the Stones* Pfalm CXXXVHI. 1 TTO magnify the Lord, my Soul 1 Thy beft affe&ions raife 5 Angels fhall hear my Songs, and be The Partners of my praife. 2 Within thy Church thy conftant Truth And goodnefs 111 proclaim; Thefe raife my wonder, and advance The Glories of thy Name* % In PSALM CXXXIX- 293 3 In my diftrefs to thee I ery J d ; And thou my Pray'r didft hear : Thou didft fupport me with thy ftrength And with thy comforts cheer* 4 Kings fhall thy promised goodnels know, 1 And take occafion thence, 5 To praife thy Mercy, and admire Thy ways of Providence*. 6 God from his high and glorious Throne The lowly views and owns 5 But lcorns the proud, and on their height With Indignation frowns. 7 Thy former Kindneffes prevent My fears, when in diftrefs : Thy hand (hall fave me from my Foe** Thy Pow r their wrath reprefs. 8 Thy never failing goodnefs will Compleat what is begun ; O never fuffer thine own Work, Nor me to be undone,, Pfalm CXXXIX. I /is the ioo Pfalm."] 1 T ORD, when I have to do with thee, *-* In vain I feek to be conceal'd, 2 Thou know'ft me perfe&ly, to thee. My very thoughts are alJ reveal'd. 3 Both when I fit and when I rife, My walking and my lying down ; j. To thee my works and all my words, Better than to my felf are known, N 5 5Q? 294 PSALM CXXXIX. 5 On every fide within the reach Of thine incirding Arm I lie : 6 Whofe force I neither can refill, Nor fcape the notice of thine Eye, 7 Whither can I retire and find A Place where God do's never come 2 8 His Glories I fhould meet in Heav n, Hi5 PowV, had I in Hell a Room. 9 Could I remove to to the utmoft Sea, Wing'd with the fwifteft morning rayj io Thy hand, that thither muft fupport My flight, would my abode betray. ii If o'er my Sins I think to draw. The blackeft Curtains of the Night: 12 All will be clear to thee ; for what We Darknefs call, to thee is Light. 23 My inmoft Reigns by thee poffeft, With all th' affe&ions feated there ; To thee that mad'ft thofe hidden Spring Within the Womb, muft needs appear. 14 In all thy Works, O Lord, I fee The Footfteps of thy wondVous Skill ; And to excite my Praife I find Within my fclf more wonders ftiil* Pan II. 1$ Unfeen by all, when form'd within The dark Receffes of the Womb; Before the fine Embroidery Of Parts was to perfection come : 16 In that rude Mafs, thou didft difcern The daily growth of every part j And PSALM CXXXIX. x 9S And what th* Eternal mind had fram°d ; Was copied out with curious Art. 17 Lord I admire the various thoughts, And the wife Counfels of thy mind ; Their Summ is infinite; yet all Are dear to me, becaufe they're kind, 18 Their Numbers greater than the Sand ; Which whilft my bufy thoughts run o'er I fleep, and find when I awake, I'm only where I was before. 19 Im fure that their Deftru&ion's nearj Who wickedly gainft me combine ; Hence then, ye bloody-minded Men, Nor your own mine feek in mine. 20 Thy Foes they are, who ufe thy Name Intended mifchiefs to difguile ; And boldly call God in to vouch For ail their Calumnies and Lyes. 21 Do not I, Lord, deteft and hate Such as oppofe thy Laws and thee i 22 I loath them perfe&Iy, an^ count My felf their utter Enemy. 23 Lord, fince my thoughts accufe me not Of living in a falfe Dilguife; I'm lefs afraid to undergo The Tryal of thy piercing Eyes. 24 Search me and where thou feell that I Unwillingly have doneamifs, Correft my Errours, and reduce My wandring to the way of Blifs* 296 PSALM CXXXIX. [ Another Metre.'] i \17Hen, Lord, I deal with thee, in vain ™ I feek to be concealed; 1 Thou know'ft me perfe&ly, my thoughts To thee are all revealed. 3 Both when I fit, and when I rife, Walking and lying down $ 4 My works and words, better to thae Than to my felf are known. 5 Ever within the reach of thine Incircling Arm I lie ; 6 Whofe force I neither. can refift, Nor fcape thy piercing Eye. 7 In vain, where God dos never come^ I feek to find a Seat; 8 For placed in Hell, thy PowV 5 in Heav'ni Thy Glories I fhould meet. 9. Could I remove to th s utmoft Sea, Wing'd with the Mornings ray ; to Thy hand that muft fupport my flight Would my abode betray. j 1 If o'er my Sins I think to draw The Curtains of the Night ; % 2 Alls clear to thee, for what we call Darknefs, to thee is Light. S3 My Reins by thee poffefs'd, with all Th s affe&ions feated there ; To thee that mad^eft within the Womb Thofe hidden Springs, appear. 14 In all thy Works, O Lord, I fee Footfteps of wond rous skill ; And in my fdf^ t' excite my Praife, I find more Wonders ftilL Pm PSALM CXXXIX. 297 Part II. 15 When form'd unfeen, within the Dark Recefles of the Womb ; Before th' Embroidery of parts Was to perfection come 5 16 In that rude Mafs, thou did'ft difcerri The growth of every part ; And what th' Eternal mind had fram'd. Was drawn with curious Art. \^ Lord, I admire the various thoughts And Counfels of thy mind ; Their Summ is infinite, yet dear To me, becaufe they're kind. 18 Their Number's greater than the Sand, Which whilft my thoughts run oe>, I deep, and find when I awake, I'm where I was before, *9 God will deftroy thofe wicked men, Who 'gainft my Life combine ; Hence then ye men of blcod $ nor your Own ruine feek in mine. 20 Thy Foes they are; who under fhews Of Piety dilguife Intended mifchiefs ; and would make God vouch for all their Lyes. 21 Do not I hate fuch as oppofe Thy holy Laws and thee ? 22 I loath them perfectly, and count My fclf their Enemy. 23 Lord, fince my thoughts accufe me not, T J have liv'd in falfe difguife $ Tm Ids afraid to undergo t. The Tryal of thine Eyes. 24 Search 298 PSALM CXL. 24 Search me, and where unwillingly « T hou feeit Tve done ami& ; Corre6l, and lead my wand ring Heps Into the way of Blifc. Pfalm CXL. [As the 100 Pfalm.J 1 ir ORD,fave me from the Man who bears *-' A wicked and a cruel mind : 2 Such are my Foes, whole hearts are let On mifchief, and for War combined. 3 A deadly wound unto my Name They give whom U Ifly they accufe: No Serpents Tongue or Adders Teeth Poifon more fureiy do's infuie. 4 Once more I therefore pray thee, Lord, To iave me, from the wicked's pow r ; And from their violent Attempts, Who feek t' undo me every hour. 5 The Hunters and tM Fowlers skill In laying Toils and fecret Snares, Do s not exceed their Wiles, who think They're lure to feize me unawares. 6 Thus deftitute of Pow'r or Aids I can implore from any Friend ; By humble j -ray r my ftlf to thee, My fole Protector I commend. 7 On thee for ftrength I muft rely, Thee only for my Saviour own y > By thee I fought fecurely when Armour and Helmet I had none. Part PSALM CXLL 299 Part II. 8 Grant not, O Lord, what wicked men Would have, nor with a good event Favour their mifchievous defigns, Left they grow proud and infolent. 9 May all the Poys'nous Calumnies, By thofe that now befet me thrown ; With their laborious Lyes, contriv d To work my ruine, prove their own. (Coals 10 Of fland'rous Tongues, which burn like Of Fire, may they theTormem have 5 And all their Mifchiefs, like deep Pits Digged for my fall be their cwr grave. 11 Falfliood and bafe Detraction Will bring th' advanced Sinner low ; And A&s of uiijuft Violence Purfue him to his overthrow. 12 Whom men opprefs, I know that God Will pity, and their Caufe maintain : And right the wronged*poor 5 who here Exptct to be redrefied in vain. 13 The Righteous fure will not forget Due praifts to his Name to give ; For ttV upright by Gods Care upheld, Shall in his Favour ever live. Pfaim CXLL I HTO my importunate requefts, -*■ Lord, lend a gracious Ear , And 3 oo PSALM CXLL And as my Danger calls aloud, To fuccour me appear. 2 O let my PrayYs like fweet perfumes Up to thy Prefence rife ; And find acceptance equal to An Evening-Sacrifice. 3 Lord make me carefully to watch The Motions of my Tongue ; That no intemperate Speech may fhow Impatient fenie of wrong. 4 Let not my heart incline, much left Engage in works of Sin ; Nor let the wicked's Delicates. Me to their pra&ice win. 5 Better to meet fevere rebukes From thofe that goodnefs love: Their wife reproofs, tho 3 fmarting, will A real kindnefs prove. No precious Ointments, to the Head So fweet and grateful are ; But to avoid mifchievous ways, I'll make my daily Pray r. Part IL 6 How free from Malice is my Soul, JWs Captains witnels bear $ Who at the ftony Rocks defcent, Did my mild Language hear, 7 To us the favour of a Grave Their rage will not allow; Scatter d and broke we lie, like ground Divided by the Plough- S But, Lord, mine Eyes on thee are fixd, My Tjuii is in thee itill; Do PSALM CXLIL 301 Do not abandon me to thofe That feek my Blood to ipill- 9 Tho' fubtil Plots to mine me Like (bares the wicked lay 5 Save me from thofe that would my Life To cruel hands betray. 10 May all their Gins for others laid Themfelves alone infnare : Whilft I efcape the Nets they fpread, By God's preferving Care, Pfalm CXL1J. 1 With fervent Cries I did implore *' God's fuccour and relief*: 2 In long and fad Complaints to him Unbofom'd all my grief. 3 From all the ftraits I'm in, God knowS A way for me t' efcape: In every Path of mine is laid A fecret Snare and Trap. 4 I look on every fide, and find All hopes of fafety gone : Whilft all are carelels of my Life,' Or fearful of their own. 5 My Cries to thee, O Lord, fhall tell What truft I have in thee : Thou my fure refuge whilft I live, My Portion thou fhalt be. 6 Regard my low Eftate, and from My Perfecutors'fave ; Whofe hope in God is lefs than mine, But much more Pow'r they have. 7 From 3 ox PSALM CXLIIL 7 From this fad Prifon fet me free^ That I may praife thy Name ; Then ai] good Men ftull joyn with me God s kindnefs to proclaim. Pfalm CXLIII. 1 12 Egard the fervent Pray'rs I make, ^ The Hopes I have in thee ; And, Lord, according to thy Truth And Goodnefs anfwer me. 2 Let not my failings be before Thy ftri& Tribunal try'd; For, Lord, if thou fnould be fevere, None could be }uftiry J d. 3 See how my Life's purfu'd for me No faf ety can be found ; Forced to lie in Caves, like one That's buried under ground. 4 Grief has fo overwhelmed my Soul That ftupid I am grown j With horrour and amazement feiz'd, My ftrength is overthrown. 5 This only ferves to raife me up As I am finking lower ; To call to mind thy former works, And lean upon thy pow'r. 6 111 ne'er ceafe asking till my Soul Shall thy refrefhments gain ; Thy mercy which I gafp for more, l*han thirfty ground for Rain. Part II. 7 My Spirits fink while thou delay 'ft Th 3 affiftance I would have ; PSALM CXLIV. 303 If God flill frown on my requefts, 'Twill fink me to the Grave. 8 The Night is witnefs of my Tears, As well as truft in thee ; O let the joyful Morning tell Thy Kindnefs towards me. Lord, be my Guide that I may find The way where I fhould go >. 9 Be thou my refuge irom their powV, Who feek my overthrow. 10 Teach me, my God, to do thy Wills And let thy Spirit of Love, Conduft me in the paths that lead To happinefs above. 11 Revive my fainting Soul, thy Name And Honour to advance 5 Thy Faithfulnefs will brightly fhine In my deliverance. 12 That my vexation from my Foes May have HTMN IV. [Taken out of the Revelations.'] £ As the xoo Pfalm.2 To o 314 ** i mm v. To thee All Angels loudly cry, TheHeav ns^nd all the PowVs on high^ Cherubs and Seraphins proclaim, And cry Thrice Holy to thy Name. Lord God of Hofts, thy prefence bright Fills Heav'n and Earth with beauteous light, ffhe Apoftles glorious Company, The Prophets Fellowlhip, praife thee* The crowned Martys Noble Hoft^ The Holy Church in every Coaft s Thine infinite perfe&ions own, Father of Majefty unknown* Giving all Adoration Unto thy true and only Son : And to the Holy Ghoft, from whom As-the fole Spring our Comforts come. O Chrift, thou glorious -King we own Thee to be God's Eternal Son: Who our Deliverance to obtain, Dirift not the Virgins Womb difdain. When Death's (harp fting deftroy'd by thee Gave thee a glorious Vi&ory ; :Heavns Gate, that Entrance had deny *d 5 To all Believers opened wide* Tart II. Thou, Lord, at God'sRight hand art placed And with thy Father's Glory grae'd 5 And we believe the Day will come, When thou as Judge fhalt pafs our doom. Promote we .pray thy Servants good, Hedeeraed with thy .precious Bloody Among The Dtxology. 3x5* Among thy Saints make them afcend To Glory that flull never End. Thy People with Salvation crown ; Blelsthofe, OGod, that are thine own : Govern and lift them up on high. Thee Lord, we daily magnify. Thy Name we worfhip and adore. Ever, when time ihall be no more: Vouchfafe this Day to keep us pure ; From Harms and wilful Sins fecure. O let thy Mercy, Lord, defcend On us, whofe hopes on thee depend : Lord, fince my Truft is fix'd on thee O let me ne er confounded be. The Angels Doxology^ Luke z. 14. {As the 100 Pfa/m.'] f Lory to God in Heavn above ; ^* Let th' Earth below with Peace be bleft: From the Divine Benignity, Created Good- will towards Men exprefh [To the common Tune."] (^ Lory to God in Heavn above, ^ Let th' Earth with Peace be bleft : From the Divine Benignity, Good will tow'rds Men.expreft« 3i6 ijloria tatri. [ As the 25 Pfalm.'} flLory to God in Heavn, ^ Let the Earth with Peace be bleft : From the Divine Benignity, Good-will towards Men expreft. Gloria Patri. t rfr rm V f ;Af f / fly — i f Fools in their hearts kave(4d>no God-( 2rfMct.) - 14 G. 1 lve thanks unto the Lord 1 3 6 _ ( Cod is my Saviour and my Ugh • 27 Cod is my Shepherd who wit! fee 23 God reigns, Ut all the Earth re)o\ce — (2d Met.) — 91 God thatfo grxctous a regard (2d Met.) — 116 Codwhi my l^ind preferver is : 34 Great Judge of all the World be thou — (2d Met >- 43 Grexx Fraifes to the greatest Lord — 48 Great Shepherd of good Jacob'/ Race —80 H. HAd not the Lord our Caufe efpous'd 1 24 Hear me, Lord, my fure Defence -28 hear me> O Lord, the great Support ■ 4 He's happy, whom no wicked Mer,s—( 2d Met.) 1 fie that bar God for bis retreat 91 He who ma\e*rd bear the Pray'rs avd mourrful Cries IC2 Lord hear the ftlent Miata and Sighs— {2d Met.) — 5 Lord I can fujfer thy Rebukes ■ h — 6 Lord lew well endure, when tbou — (24 Mec.) 6 Lord if thou doft not come ard help — £2*/ Met.) 12 Lord I have no afpiring thoughts 1 3 1 Lord lei me f^ntsv) that b;ifant Wor\ it is 92 P. PLacd onthe Holy Hills God's Seat 87 Plead thou my Caufc th'u'that fyiwft — 26 Plungd into Depths of Mifery—(\ & 2 Met.)— 130 Praife God and let your Songs be new 149 Praife God within that S aired Place 150 Pra fe him to whm aH Powr belongs . St Praifes in Sion wait } or thee — (1 & 2 Mec.) — 6$ Preferve me Lord in th'ps diftrefs —— itf R. REgnrdy Lord, my Prafr and Cry ~ 61 Regard the fervent Prayrs I maty 1 4 3 Rejoyce je Righteous in the Lord— (id 'Mec.,) 35 Remember all the troubles Lord 132 Render, and oft ymr thanks repeat— (2d Met.)— 136 ?\enew your Songs to God, and tell ■•- . 93 Refcue my Life in Mercy Lord- >* 1 5$ Refolvd I was with care *' objerve — 1 39 Save The 1 A 13 L b. s. ^Aie me, God, or elfe fm drown d — £9 O Saxe me, God> thy glorious Name $4 Shew mercy to us Lord •■ 6r Since God fo tender a Regard 1 \6 Since thou haft raised me filextoll—(2dMet.) — 30 T. TH' Almighty Lord is our Defence ■■■ ■ - > 4$ 7l:e Earth's the Lord's, to him belong 24 The Foots believe no God 5.3 The Fooh believe there is no God- • — . 1 4 The Glorious Empire of the Lord ■ — 29 Tee Heav'ns whefe beauteous Frame we fee 19 The Lord do's reign and clothes himfelf—Qid Mer.)-p3 The Lird dfs reign and HJ^e a King .■ -93 The Lord do's reign and on his Throne — 99 Thd Lo)dmy watchful Shepherd is — {id Met.)— 23 The Lord to thy teqntfii give ear « — 20 The mighty Cod and Lord of all 50 The wonders. Lord, thou did' ft of old — 44 They that in God their Confidence 12$ They that repofe their truft in God— (2 Eternal King 1 1 3 Te Servants efth* Eternal Lord 1 54 Te Servants of the Lord above (id Met ) 1 }$ Te Servants of the Lord above — — (2d Mer.} 1 34 Te that Adminilier Affairs — - 58 The End of the Table, C i ) The tunes of the Pfalms. PSALM IV. Oxford Tune. llili:iiiili=I=Eil!ll=li=l; : lI Ear me, O Lord, the great Support Of mine In — te — gri— ty ; Thou haft my former troubles eas'd, Now to my Pray'rs draw nigh. P S A L. 2 Ihe 1 unes of the Palms. P S A L. XVI. London Tune. PReferve me, Lord, in this Diftrefs, Who cruft in thee a— lone: My Soul, which owns thee for my God, Knows thus I've always done. P SAL. The Tunes of the Pfalms, PSAL XIX. Martyrs Tune. T He Heav ns,whofe beauteous Frame we fee, God's Skill and Pow'r proclaim: The Laws by which each Day fucceeds The Night, declare the fame. PSAL* 4 The Tunes of the Palms. P S A L. XXIII. id Met. Canterbury Tune. T He Lord my watchful Shepherd is, I co his Flock belong : IgipiiiiliSiiilllii I fhaU not fixay without a Guide, Nor be expos'd to wrong. PSAL. The Tunes of the Pfalras. PSAL XXVI. Windfor Tune. pLead thou my Caufe, O thou that kftbVft My Soul's In — .te — gri — - ty: E"z£ !::lz^JII E ! E$ ~:!~ : E:8z=firg Nothing fhall (hake my Con--fi--dence Whilft I on thee re — ly. A g PSAL. 6 The Tunes of theV Talnis. PSA L. XXVII. Norwich Tune. (JOD is my Saviour and my Light, Why fhould I be difmay'd ? I fiiiilliSiliigiillll Tis he defends my Life, of whom Then need I be a — fraid? PSAL. The Tunes of the Pfalms. j PSAL XXXII. 2 d Met. Lichfield Th?7C* Q BleiTcd man whom God forgives, And hides what's done a— «mifsj On whom* no fin is clurg'd, whofe hearc Sincere and upright is. A i P $ A L. 8 The Tunes of the Pfalms. P S A L. LXVI. x Tork Tune. J^ET all the earth with joy refound, To Gcd their Voices raife : Ex-tol him in their Songs, and make Him Glcrious by their Praife. PSAL. The Tune* of the Pfalms. 9 P S A L. LXVIL Southtcd Tune. 5 Hew Mer-cy to us, Lord, *s Blefs us with Gifts Divine : O Lee the Glories of thy Face,. On us thy Servants fhine, A 5 . PSAL. io The Tunes of the Pfalms. PSAL XCL'id Met. St. Marys Tune. f-J E who makes God his fure retreat, ligl=lliii=jgili=lll=|i|i Has gain'd a qui— ec feat 5 For God's o'er-fhadowiog Pro-vi-dence, Will be his fafe defence. PS AL> The Tunes of the Pfalms. 1 1 P S A L. XCV. St. David's Tune. £Ome, let us with u— ni — ted joys, fltaiiiiiiili^iliiig To God our Voices raife : With thankful Hearts before him come, And loudly ling his Praife. P S A L; 1 2 The Tunes of the Pfalms. PSAL C Proper Tune. LET all the Nations of the Earth, To God their chearful Voices raife y WithGladnefs worfhip him, and come Eefore his Face with Songs of Praife. PSAL. The Tunes of the Pfalms. 1 3 P S A L. CXIII. Proper Tune; Ye Servants of th'eternal King, To God your chearful praifes fing, Iliilpiilllllipfiliill Whofe Name be bleft for e — ver-more, His goodnefs o — ver all is great. Tbi 1 4 The Tunes of the Pfalms» The fame continnd. Wherc-e'er the Sun does rife or fet, =|jf=j§ Since all ar-' bleft, k re. O'er all he Earth the Lord does reign, And Heav'n's too narrow to contain m The Tunes of the Pfalms. 1 5 77;e fame continue!. His GIo — ries that are in — fi— -ni-e. Let not poor borrowed greatn°' With his perfe&ions to compare, Who dwells in un-cre— a— ted Light. BSAL. iS The Tunes of the Pfalms. PS'AL. CXIX. Proper Tnne. Thrice happy are thofe upright Men, Whofe ways are free from blame ; Who, as the Law of God di — refts, Their lives and manners frame. The The Tuuet of the Pfalms. 1 7 Tl)e fame contmud. Bleffed are they, who his Commands Un— feign— ed—Iy ful — fill : And to ob--tain God's Favour, feek ipl!i!ip§mii=iil§ii To know and do his Will. PSA L. 1 8 The. Tunes of the PfalmSr PSAL CXLVlh. Proper Tune: *X° laud the heav'nly King Let all their Voices raife : Ye Angels firft begi I|IllIifItli§Iif§iIII The great Cre-a-tor's praife. Let Sun &Moc And ev'ry Star^hisGIor y fhevv that's brighter fa ifiSiliiiiiiiiiiiiil The End of the Tunes. m,