tf—c 1 — s Z 0 > < CO z u. z 2 I 0 Id H g >• ffl S u. w a. < 0 x o i ft J > t u m < n c « 111 < 0 j £ a a q u Id u ■ J X 1- s 0 S 3 i < u r U t H 0 a. u. Ll CD BEQU ETON 5 0 U Z j S a, > in ScB a V7/6 zsY,/VUl- V * • >>~ • r^- l*W* P S A li JI S CARErULLY SUITED TU THE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 1H THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA*, BEIXG AN IMPROVEMENT OF THE OLD VERSIONS OF THE PSALMS OF DAVID. ,V£ All things written in the laws of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me, must be fulfilled. .2 XZW EDITION* CORRECTED. Urftimou, Ji 3f PRINTED BY D.A. BORRE.XSTEW. 1828. ■•' U' B^JLXodl ' r is the man who sfiunsuie place Where -inners love to meet; Who fears to tread their wicked ways. nd hates the scoffer's seat : Bat in the statutes of the Lord Has jblac'd his chief delight ; By da;r lie reads or hears the word. And meditates by night. [He like a plant of generous kind By living waters set, • from the storms and blasting w.: Enjoys a peaceful state.] Green as the leaf, and ever fair Shall his profession shine; "While fruits of holiness appear Like clusters on the vine. Not so the impious and unjust : What vain designs they form t Their hopes are blown away like dust. Or chaff before the storm. Sinners in judgment shall not stand Among the sons of grace, When Christ the Judge at his right harid Appoints his saints a place. His eye beholds the path they tread, His heart approves it well ;" But crooked ways of sinners lead Down to the gates of hell. PSALM 1. S.M. The saini happy, the sinner miserable. HE man is ever blest Who shurrs the sinfiers' wavs, T PSALM 1. Among their councils never stands Nor takes the scorner s place : But makes the law of God His study and delight, Amidst the labours of the day, And watches of the night. He like a tree shall thrive, With waters near the root ; Fresh as the leaf his name shall live, His works are heavenly fruit. Not so the ungodly race, They no such blessings find : Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff Before the driving wind. How will they bear to stand Before that judgment seat, Where all the saints at Christ's right ham In full assembly meet ? He knows, and he approves, The way the righteous go : But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow. PSALM l. L.M. The difference between the righteous and the wicked. APPY the man whose cautious feet Shun the broad way where sinners go ; Who hates the place where atheists meet, And fears to talk as scoffers do. He loves to employ his morning light Among the statutes of the Lord ; And spends the wakeful hours of night, With pleasure pond'ring o'er the word. He, like a plant by gentle streams, Shall flourish in immortal green ; And heaven will shine with kindest beam*. On every work his hands begin. But sinners find their councils cross'd ; As chaff before the tempest flies, PSALM 2. 5 So shall their hopes be blown and lost, When the last trumpet shakes the skies. 5 In vain the rebel seeks to stand In judgment with the pious race ; The dreadful Jud^e, with stern command, Dividef him to a different place, y "Straight is the way my saints have trod, •• I blcss?d the path and drew it plain ; " But you would choose the crooked road ; •• And down it leads to endless pain." PSALM 2. S. M. '1 j undated according to the divine pattern. — Act* iv. 24, §c- ClftiV. dying, rising, interceding and reigning. MAKER and sovereign Lord Of heaven, and earth and seas, Thy providence confirms thy word, And answers thy decrees. -2 The things so long foretold By David are fulfilled ; When Jews and Gentiles join to slay Jesus, thine holy Child.] I Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews with one accord Join all their councils to destroy The Anointed of the Lord ? 4 Rulers and Kings agree To form a vain design ; Against the Lord their powers unite. Against his Christ they join. b The Lord derides their rage, And will support his throne; He that hath raised him from the dead; Hath owned him for his Son. PAUSE. G Now he's ascender' high, To rule the subjeet earth ; The merit of his blood he pleads, And pleads his heavenly birth. 7 Beneath his sovereign sway The Gentile nations bend : MAIM a. Far as the world's remotest bounds His kingdom shall extend. o S The nations that rebel Must feel his iron rod : Ile'il vindicate those honours well Which he received from God. •J [Be wise, ye rulers, now, And worship at his throne ; With trembling joy, ye people, bow To God's exalted Son. 10 If once his wrath arise, Ye perish on the place ; Then blessed is the soul that flies Tor refuge to his grace.] PSALM 2. CM. Tlie same. WHY did the nations join to slay The Lord's anointed Son ? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down ? :2 The Lord that sits above the skies, Derides their rage below, He speaks with vengeance in his eyes. And strikes their spirits through. 3, "I call him my eternal Son, "And raise him from the dead ; "I make my holy hill his throne, • " And wide his kingdom spread. 4 tl Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy " The utmost heathen lands: " Thy rod of iron shall destroy "The rebel that withstands.'5 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, Obey the anointed Lord ; Adore the King of heavenly birth, And tremble at his word. G With humble love address his throne. For if he frown, ye die : PSALM 2. * Those are secure, and those alone, Who on his grace rely. PSALM 2. L.M. Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension. WHY did the Jews proclaim their rage ? The Roman? why their swords employ Against the Lord their power engage, His dear Anointed to destroy! • 2 " Come, let us break his hands," they say, " This man shall never give us laws ;" And thus they cast his yoke away, And nailed the Monarch to the cross. ■ 3 But God, who high in glory reigns, Laughs at their pride, their rage controls ; He'll smite their hearts with inward pains, And speak in thunder to their souls. 4 "I will maintain the king I made '•'On Zion's everlasting hill, "My hand shall bring him from the dead, " And he shall stand your sovereign still,"'' j [His wondrous rising from the earth .Makes his eternal Godhead known : The Lord declares his heavenly birth, '•' This day have I hegot my Son. G ''Ascend, my Son, to my right hand, "There thou shalt ask, and I bestow "The utmost bounds of heathen lauds : "To thee their suppliant tribes shall bow/1 | 7 But nations that resist his grace Shall fall beneath his lifted rod ; His arm shall crush the impious race That dare provoke the avenging God, PAUSE. 8 Nowye that sit on earthly thrones, V>c wise, and serve the Lord, the Laml Now to his feet submit your crowns. Rejoice and tremble at his name. 0 With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry and ye die • PSALM 3. His wrath will burn to worlds unknown. His love gives life above the sky. 10 His storms shall quell the stubborn foe. And sink his honours in the dust; Happy the souls their God that know, And make his grace their only trust. PSALM 3. C. M. Dbubts and fears suppressed*; or, God our defence 0'o.m sin' and Y God, how many are my fears ! How fast my foes increase ! Conspiring my eternal death, They break my present peace, 2 The lying tempter would persuach- There's no relief in heaven ; And all my growing sins appear ■t Too great to be forgiven. 3 But thou, my glory, and my strength.. Shalt on the tempter tread ; Shalt silence all my threat'ning guilt, And raise my drooping head. 4 [I cried, and from his holy hill He bowed a listening ear: I called my Father, and my God? And he subdued my fear. 5 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes.. In spite of all my foes ; I woke, and wondered at the grace That guarded my repose.] 6 What, though the hosts of death and hot". All arm'd against me s;ood ; Terrors no more shall shake my soul, My refuge is my God. 7 Arise, 0 Lord, fulfd thy grace, While I thy glory sing ; My God has broke the serpent's teeth*. And Death has lost his sting, 3 Salvation to the Lord belongs Hrs arm alone can ■•save ; ?SA1»M 3, 4. Blessings attend thy people here. And reach beyond the grave. PSALM 3. (v. ]—5, 80 L. M. A mnrii'ji? p>alm. OLORD, how many are my foes, In this weak state of flesh and blood ! My peace they daily discompose, But my defence and hope is God. J Tired with the burdens of the day. To thee I rais'd an evening cry ; Thou heard'st when I began to pray. And thine almighty help was nigh. 3 Supported by thine heavenly aid, I laid me down and slept secure ; Not death should make my heart afraid. Though I should wake and rise no more. 1 But God sustain'd me all the night : Salvation doth to God belong ; lie rais'd my head to see the light, And makes his praise m}- morning song. PSALM 4. (v. 1—3. 5—7.) L. M. Hearing of prayer ; or. God our portion, and Christ ourjso.p GOD of grace and righteousness, Hear and attend when I complain : Thou hast enlarg'd me in distress. Bcw down a gracious eara^ain. Ye sons of men, in vain ye try To turn my sdcry into shame; How long will scoffers love to lie. And dare reproach my Saviour's name Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside ; He hears and pities their complaints, For the dear sake of Christ that died. When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, We put our trust in God alone, Arrd glory in his pard'ning grate«r L 10 PSALM 4, 5/ _ ^ o Let the unthinking many say, ■"Who will bestow some earthly good ?" But, Lord, thy light and love we pray ; Our souls desire this heavenly food. 6 Then shall my cheerful pow'rs rejoice, At grace divine, and love so great; Nor will I change my happy choice For all their wealth and boasted state. PSALM 4. (v. 3—5, 8.) C. M. » An evening psalm. ORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray ; lam for ever thine ; I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin, 2 And while I rest my weary head. From cares and business free, v ;Tis sweet conversing on my bed. With my own heart and thee. 3 I pay this evening sacrifice: And when my work is done, Great God, my faith and hope relies Upon thy grace alone. 4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, I'll give mine eyes to sleep ; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep. PSALM 5. CM. For the Lord 'a day morning. LORD, in the morning thou shalthcar My voice ascending high ; To thee will I direct my prayer, To thee lift up mine eye ; 2 Up to the hills where Christ has gone To plead for all his saints, Presenting at his father's throne Our songs and our complaints. 5 Thou art a God before whose sight The wicked shall pot stand , PSAIiIVE 6. 11 Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, Nor dwell at thy right hand. 4 But to thy house will 1 resort, To taste thy mercies there ; I will frequent thine holy court, And worship in thy fear. ■j 0 may thy spirit guide my feet In ways of righteousness! Make every path, of duty straight, And plain before my face. pause. 6 My watchful enemies combine To tempt my feet astray ; They flatter with a base design To make my soul their prey. 7 Lord, crush the serpent in the dust, And all his plots destroy ; ■ While those that in thy mercy trust For ever shout for joy. .iC men that love and fear thy name Shall see their hopes fulfill 'd ; The mighty God will compass them With favour as a shield. PSALM (>. C. M. Complaint in sickness ; or, disease* healed. N anger, Lord, do not chastise: Withdraw the dreadful storm ; Nor let thy awful wrath arise Against a feeble worm. 2 My soul's bowed down with heavy eares^ My flesh with pain opprest; My couch is witness to my tears, My tears forbid my rest. ?i Sorrow and grief wear out my days x 1 waste the night with cries, And count the minutes as they pass, Till the slow morning rise. i 4 Shall I be still tormented more ? 3Iine eve consumM with grief?" 12 PSALI& 6. How long, my God, how long before Thine hand afford relief? i lie hears his mourning children speak, He pities all our groans, He saves us for his mercy's sake, And heals our broken bones. i The virtue of his sovereign word Restores our fainting breath ; For silent graves praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in death. PSALM 6. L. M. Temptations in sickness overcome. LORD, I can suffer thy rebukes, When thou with kindness dost chastise, But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear ; 0 let it not against me rise ! Pity my languishing estate, And ease the sorrows that 1 feel ; The wounds thine heavy hand hath madev. 0 let thy gentler touches heal ! See how in sighs I pass my days, And waste in groans the weary night : My bed is water'd with my tears ; My grief consumes, and dims my sight. Look how the powers of nature mourn ! How long, Almighty God, how long? When shall thine hour of grace return ; When shall 1 make thy grace my song*- 1 feel my flesh so near the grave, My thoughts are tempted to despair ; But graves can never praise the Lord, For all is dust and silence there. Depart, ye tempters, from my soul, And all despairing thoughts depart ; My God who hears my humble moan, Will ease my flesh and cheer mv heart. PSALM 7. 13 PSALM 7. C. M. - care of his people, and punishment of pent MY trust is in my heavenly friend, My hope in thee, my God ; Rise, and my helpless life defend From those that seek my blood.. 2 "With insolence an:l fury they M\ soul in pieces tear. As hungry lions rend the prey When no deliverer's near. 3 If e'er my pride provok'd them first. Or once abus'd my foe, Then let him tread my life to dust, And lay mine honour low. 4 If there be malice found in me, I know thy piercing eyes ; I should not dare appeal to thee, Nor ask my God to rise. 5 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, Their pride and power control ; Awake to judgment, and command Deliverance for my soul. PAUSE. G [Let sinners and their wicked rage Be humbled to the dust ; Shall not the God of truth engage To vindicate the just? 7 He knows the heart, he tries the reins. He will defend the upright ; His sharpest arrows he ordains Against the sons of spite. C Though leagued in guile, their malice spread A snare before my way ; Their mischiefs on their impious head His vengeance shall repay. 9 That cruel persecuting race Must feel his dreadful sword, 14 PSALTff 8. Awake, my soul, and praise the grace And justice of the Lord. PSALM. S. S. M. (JuiTs sovereignty and goodness; and man's dominion over the ftt: fares. LORD, our heavenly King, FTfay name is all divine ; Thy glories round the^earth are spread, v And o'er the heavens they shine. 2 When to thy works on high T raise my wondering eyes, And see the moon complete in light Adorn the darksome skies : 3 When I survey the stars, And all their shining forms, Lord, What is man, that worthless thing. Akin to dust and worms ? 4 Lord, what is worthless man, That thou shouldst love him so ' Next to thine angeJs is he placed, And lord of all below. 5 Thine honours crown his head, , While beasts like slaves obey, And birds that cut the air with wing-. And fish that cleave the sea. 0 How rich thy bounties are ! And wondrous are thy ways : Of dust and worms thy power can frame A monument of praise. 7 [From mouths of feeble babes And sucklings thou canst draw Surprising honours to thy name, And strike the world with awe. ft O Lord, our heavenly King, Thy name is all divine : Thy glories round the earth are spread. ; And o'er the heavens they shine.] PSAX.M 8. IS PSALM 8. C. M. Christ's condescension and glorification ; or, Goil made man. LORD, our Lord, how wondrous great Is thine exnlted name ! The glories of thy heavenly state Let men and babes proclaim. J "When I behold thy works on high, The moon that rules the night, And shining stars that grace the sky, Those moving worlds of light ; 3 Lord, what is man, or all his race, Who dwells so far below, That thou shouldst visit him with "grace. And love his nature so ? 4 That thine eternal Son should bear To take a mortal form, 3Iaclc lower than his angels arc, To save a dying worm ! .0 [Yet while he lived on earth unknown, And men would not adore, Behold obedient nature own His Godhead and hrs power. i3 The waves lay spread beneath his feet ; And fish, at his command, Bring their large shoals to Peter's net. Bring tribute to his hand. 7 These lesser glories of the Son, .^hone through the fleshly cloud ; 2\ow we behold him on his throne, And men confess him God.] Let him with majesty be crowned-, Who bowed hrs head to death ; And his eternal honours sound From all things that have breath. Jesus^ our Lord, how wondrous greai Is thine exalted name ! 'Phe glories of thy heavenly state Let the whole earth proclaim. 16 PSALM 8. PSALM 8. First Part.- L. M. [V. 1, 2. PARAPHRASED.] 7'hc irosanna of the children ; or, infants praising God. 4 LMIGHTY Ruler of the skies, J^L. Thro1 the wide earth thy name is spread. And thine eternal glories rise O'er all the heavens thy hands have made* 2 To tliee the voices of the young Their sounding notes of honour raise ; And babes, with uninstructcd tongue, Declare the wonders of thy praise. > Thy power assists their tender age To bring proud rebels to the ground, To still the bold blasphemer's rage, And all their policies confound. 1 Children amidst thy temple throng To see their great Redeemer's face ; The Son of David is their song, And loud hosannas fill the place. 5 The frowning scribes and angry priests In vain their impious cavils bring ; Revenge sits silent in their breasts, While Jewish babes proclaim their King; PSALM 3. Second Part. L. U. [v. 3, SCC, PARAPHRASED.] Affara and Christ, lonL of the old and new creation. L< )RD, what was man, when made at flrs^ Adam the offspring of the dust, That thou sho'uldst set him and his race But just below an angel's place? 2 That thou shouldst raise his nature so, And make him lord of all below ; Make every beast and bird submit, And lay the fishes at his (cet ? ) But O, what brighter glories wait To crown the second Adam's state ! What honours shall thy Son adorn> "Who cond'esxendicd to be barn ! PSALM 9. 17 •1 Sec him below his angels made, Behold him numbered with the dead, To save a iuincd world from sin ; But he shall reign with power divine. o The world to come rcdeem'd from all The miseries that attend the fall, New made and glorious, shall submit At our exalted Saviour's feet. JALM 9. First Part. CM. Wrath and mercy from the judgment scat. WITH my whole heart I'll raise my song. Thy wonders I'll proclaim : Thou Sovereign Judge of right and wrong Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I'll sing thy majesty and grace ; My God prepares his throne To judge the world in righteousnes-% And make his vengeance known. Then shall the Lord a refuge prove For all the poor opprest, To save the people of his love, And give the weary rest. H The men that know thy name will trosl In thy abundant grace; For thou hast ne'er forsook the just. Who humbly seek thy face. Sing praises to the righteous Lord, "Who dwells on Zion's hill, Who executes his threatening word. Whose works his grace fulfil. PSALM 0. (v. 12.) Second Part. QM The wisdom and equity of providence. HEN the great Judge, supreme and jus' Shall once inquire for hlood, The humble souls, that mourn in dust. Shall lind a faithful God. I He from the dreadful gates of death Does his own children raise ; 18 ?SA£M 10. In Zion's gates, with cheerful breath, They sing their father's praise. 3 His foes shall fall with heedless kct Into the pit they made ; And sinners perish 'in the net That their own hands had spread. 4 Thus by thy judgments, mighty God, Are thy deep counsels known : When men of mischief are destroy Vi. In snares that were their own, PAUSE. 5 The wicked shall sink down to helJ ;. Thy wrath devours the lands That dare forget thee, or rebel Against thy known commands. fj Though saints to sore distress are bronght. And wait and long complain, Their cries shall never be forgot, JSTor shall their hopes be vain, 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat. To judge and save the poor; Let nations tremble at thy feci, And man prevail no more. Pj Thy thunder shall affright the proud, And put their hearts to pain ; Make them confess that thou art Cod, And they but feeble men.] PSALM 10. CM. Prayprjifiard, and saints saved ;. or, pride, atheism. • . ' punished. Far' a Inunili-ation day, "%ITriI Y doth the Lord depart so far. v ▼ And why conceal his face, When great calamities appear. And times of deep distress '■' .} Lord, shall the wicked still deride. Thy justice and thy laws? Shall they advance their heads in pjjdc. And slight thy righteous cas: PSALM 12. 19 3 They cast thy judgments from their sight, And then insult the poor ; They boast in their exaited height That they shall foil no morn. 1 Arise, O God, lilt up thine hand. Attend our humble cry j ■ Nc enemy shall dare to stand When God ascends on high. PAUI o Why do the men of malice rage, And say, with foolish pride, •; The Godot' heaven will ne'er engage « To fight on Zion's side ?* 6 But thou for ever art our Lord ; And powerful is thine hand, As when the heathens felt thy sword, And perish 'd from thy land. 7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray. And cause thine ear to hear ; Accept the vows thy children pay, And free thy saints from fear. (3 Proud tyrants shall no more opprcs3r No more despise the just ; And mighty sinners shall confess They are but earth and dust. PSALM 11. L. M. God loves the righteous, ami hates the v.ickeu, f refuge is the God of love ; jlv JL Why do my foes insuli and cry, " Fly like a timorous trembling dove, " To distant woods or mountains fly?" 2 11 government be once destroyed, (That firm foundation of our peace,) And violence make justice void, Where shall the righteous seek redress' The Lord in heaven has fixed his throne. His eye surveys the world below ; To him all mortal things? are known, His eyelids search our spirits through. 20 PSA&M 12. •J If he afflicts his saints so far To prove their love and try their grace, What may the bold transgressors fear? His very soul abhors their ways. 5 On impious wretches he shall rain Sulphureous flames of wasting death : Such as he kindled on the plain Of Sodom with his angry breath. 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous soul--. Whose thoughts and actions arc sincere : And with a gracious eye beholds The men that his ow*n image bear. . PSALM 12. L. M. J'ho saints* safety and hope in evil times; or, sins of IIic -fongi: complained of ; viz, blasphemy, falsehood, Sec. LM1GHTY God, appear and save ! J.\. For vice and vanity prevail : The godly perish in the grave, The just depart, the faithful fail. £ The whole discourse, when crowds arc met. Is filled with trifles loose and vain ; Their lips are flattery and deceit, And their proud language is profane. 3 But lips, that with deceit abound, Shall not maintain their triumph long: The God of vengeance will confound The flattering and blaspheming tongue. 4 " Yet shall our words be free,1' they cry : " Our tongues shall be controlled by none ; " Where is the Lord will ask us why? " Or say, our lips are not our own ?'1 5 The Lord, who sees the poor opprcst, And hears the oppressors haughty strain* Will rise to give his children rest, Nor shall they trust his word in vain. 0 Thy word, O Lord, though often tried, Void of deceit shall still appear; Not silver, seven times purified From dross and mixture, shines so clr-ar. FSAkSG 12. 21 Thy grace shall in the darkest hour Defend from danger and surprise ; Though when the vilest men have power On everv side oppressors rise. PSALM i(S. C. M. • of a general corruption of minnow ; or, the pron "signs of Christ's coming to judgment. ELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail, Religion loses ground : The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound. Their oaths and promises they break, Yet act the flatterers part: With fa;r deceitful lips they speak, And with a double heart. If we reprove some hateful lie, They scorn our faithful word ! '•Are not our lips our own,'1 they cry. 11 And who shall be our Lord !" Scoffers appear on every side, Where a vile race of men Is rais'd to seats of power and pride, And bear the sword in vain. PAUSE. Lord, when iniquities abound, And blasphemy grows bold, When faith is hardly to be found. .And love is waxing cold. I? not thy chariot hastening on ? Hast thou not given the sign? May we not trust and live upon A promise so divine ? M Yes,"1 saith the Lord, " now will I risc. " And make the oppressors flee; ilI shall appear to their surprise, M And set my servants free.'1 Thy word, like silver seven times tried Through ages shall endure ; The man that in thy truth coniide Shall find thy promise sure. FSAUfi 13. PSALM 13, L. M. Heading with God under desertion •, or, hope in darkness- OW long, O Lord, shall I complain, Like one that seeks his God in vain ? Canst thou % face for ever hide 1 And 1 still pray and be denied I 2 Shall J for ever be forgot, As one whom thou regarded iM ? Still shajl my soul thine absence mo - And still despair of thy return ? 3 How long shall my poor troubled breast: Be with these anxious thoughts opprest I And Satan, my malicious foe, Rejoice to see me sunk so low 1 ! Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, Before my. death conclude my grief; If thou withhold thy heavenly light, I sleep in everlasting night. 5 How will the powers of darkness boast. If but one praying soul be lost ! But I have trusted in thy grace, And shall again behold thy face. l> Whate'er my fears or foes suggest, Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; My heart shall feel thy love, and rake My cheerful voice to songs of praise. PSALM )3. C. M. Complaint under temptations of the ( . JOT OW long wilt thou conceal thy face * JDL My God, how long delay ? When shall I feel those heavenly rays That chase my fears away ? 2 How long shall. my poor labouring soul Wrestle and toil in vain ? Thy word can all my foes control, And ease my raging pain. 3 See how the prince of dakness tries All his malicious arts ; He spreads a mist around my eye?.. And throws his (Icrv darts* PSALM 14. 2S 4 lie thou my eon, and thou my shield, v soul m safety keep : Make haste before mine eyes are seal Yi In death's eternal sleep. -5 How would the tempter boast aloud Should I become his prey ! Behold, the sons of hell grow proud To see thy long delay. mil fly at thy rebuke, And Satan hide his head; lie knows the terrors of thy look, And hears thy voice with dread. 7 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace, Whence all thy comforts spring ; hall employ my lips in praise, And thy salvation sing. rSALM 1-1. First Part. C. 1\< By nature all men nrc sinners. XT'OOLS in their hearts believe, and saj, Jl That u all religion's vain ; 1 There is no God that reigns on high. " Or minds the affairs of m • .."' } From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds ; And in their impious hands are found Abominable deeds. ' The Lord, from his celestial throne. Looks down on things below, To ; nan that sought* his grace, Or did his justice fcno . By nature all are gone astray, Their practice ail the same : re's none that fears his Maker's hand, There's none that loves his name. Their tongues are used to speak deceit Their slanders never cease ; flow swift to mischief are their feet, Z\o? know the path" of peace I S4 PSAZsBS 1% 15. 6 Such seeds of sm (that hitter root) in' every heart arc found ; Nor can they bear diviner fruit. Till grace refine the ground. PSALM 14. Second Part. C. Mt The folly of persecutor?. A RE sinners now so senseless grown. A. That they the saints devour ? And never worship at thy throne, Nor fear thine awful power ? 3 Great God, appear to their surprise, Reveal thy dreadful name ; Let them no more thy wrath despise, Nor turn our hope to shame. J Dost thou not dwell among the just ? And yet our foes deride, That we should make thy name our tru Great God, confound their pride. 4 O that the joy ful day was come To finish our distress ! When God shall bring his children home,. Our sons shall never cease. PSALM 15. C. 3.1. Character of a saijit, or a citizen of Zion : or, the qualifications o; a christian. WHO shall inhabit in thy hill, O God of holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his throne of grace ? 2 The man that walks in pious way-. And works with righteous hands : That trusts his Maker's promised grate.. And follows his commands. 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, Nor slanders with his tongue ; Will scarce believe an ill report' Nor do his neighbour wron^. 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns. Loves all that fear the Lord : PSALM 15. 25 And though to his own hurt he swears, Still he perforate his word. His hands disdain a golden bribe, A nd nc\ er wrong the poor : This man shall dwell with God on earth, And find his heaven secure. PSALM |5. L. M iesa and truth; or, duties to God anc irnn ; or, qualifications of a christian. 7*110 shall ascend thy heavenly place, Great God, and dwell before thy face : The man that minds religion now, And humbly walks with God below ' Whose hand:- arc Pure, whose heart is clean 5 Whose lips still speak the thing they mean : No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; He hates to do his neighbour wrong. [Scarce will he trust an ill report, Or vent it to his neighbour's hurt : Sinners of state he can despise, But saints are honoured in his eyes.] [Firm to his word he ever stood, And always makes his promise good ; dares to chance the thing he swears W hatever pain or loss he bears.] > [He never deals in bribing gold, .And mourns that justice should be sold : While others scorn and wrong the poor. Sweet charity attends his door.] He loves his enemies, and prays For those that curse him to his face ; And doth to all men still the same '.; hat he would hope or wish from them. Yet, when his holiest works are done. His soul depends on grace alone : This is the man thy face shall see, And dwell for ever, Lord, with thee. 26 PSALM 16. PSALM 16. First Part. L. M. ^Oirfl'ssion of our poverty; and Paints the best company ; or> good works profit men, not God. PRESERVE mc, Lord, in time of need. For succour to thy throne I ilee, But have no merits there to plead : My goodness cannot reach to thee. 7 Oft have my heart and tongue confest How empty and how poor 1 am : My praise can never make thee blcs(, Nor add new glories to thy name. 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap Some profit by the good we do ; These are the company I keep, These are the choicest friends I know, 4 Let others choose the sons of mirih To give a relish to their wine, I love the men of heavenly birth, Whose thoughts and language are divinrfc PSALM 16. Second Part. L. M. Christ's all-suflictcnc}-. HOW fast their guilt and sorrows rise! Who haste to seek some idol-Gpd ! I will not taste their sacrifice, Their offerings of forbidden bloo^ <2 My God provides a richer cup, And nobler food to live upon ; He for my life has offered up Jesus his best beloved Son. 3 His love is my perpetual feast : By day his counsels guide me right : And be his name for ever blest, Who gives me sweet advice by nigh/, \ I set him still before mine eyes ; At my right hand he stands 'prepared To keep my soul from all surprise, And be my everlasting gtitlrr?; PSALIK16. 27 PSAlSIS Third Part. L. Yi. Oooihc in il'';uh, au.l Irope of tite resurreettoo WHEN God is nigh, my faith is strong, His arm is my almighty prop ; lie glad my heart, rejoice my tongue, My dying iiesh shall rest in hope. l2 Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul for ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. 3 }Iy flesh shall thy first call obey, Shake off the dust, and rise on high ; Then shalt thou lead the wondrous wa\ Lp to thy throne above the sky. 1 There streams of endless pleasure flow: And full discoveries of thy grace (Which we but tasted here below) Spread heavenly joys through all the place. PSALM 16. (1— s.( First Part. C. M. Support and counsel from Gcd without merit. j^ AYE me, O Lord, from every foe; 5^1 In thee my trust I place, Though all the good that 1 can do Can ne'er deserve thy grace. J Yet, if my God prolong my breath. The saints may still rejoice ; The saints, the glory of the earthy The people of thy choice. 3 Let heathens to their idols, haste, And worship wood or stone ; But my delightful lot is cast Where the true God is known. 1 His hand provides my constant food. He tills my daily cup ; Much am I pleased with present good. But more rejoice in hope. 5 God is my portion and my joy •, His counsels are my light : 08 PSALM 16, 17. He gives me sweet advice by day, And gentle hints by night. 6 My soul would all her thoughts approve To his all-seeing eye ; Not death, nor hell my hope shall move While such a friend is nigh. PSALM 10. Second Part. C. M The death and resurrection of Christ* *■ ~W set the Lord before my face, JL " He bears my courage up ; <; My heart, my tongue their joy express; ;t My flesh shall rest in hope. 2 "My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leav< ■" Where souls departed are r " Nor quit my body to the grave, " To see corruption there. 3 " Thou wilt reveal the path of life. " And raise me to thy throne ; :;Thy courts immortal pleasure give :■ " Thy presence joys unknown.2.1 1 [Thus in the name of Christ the Lord The holy David sung, And providence fulfils the word. Of his prophetic tongue. 6 Jesus, whom every saint adore-. "Was crucified and slain ; Behold, the tomb its prey restore.-, Behold, he lives again ! G When shall my feet arise and stand On heaven's eternal hills ? There sits the Son at God's right hand. And there the Father smiles.] PSALM 17. (v. 13. fee.) S.M. rortion of saints and sinners ; or, hope and despair i:i drn«* A RISE, my gracious God, .-•■ m And make the wicked flee'; They are but thy chastising rod • To drive thv saints to thee. PSAL5MS 17. 29 2 Behold the sinner dies, I lis haughty words are vain ; I fere in this life his pleasure lies. And all beyond is pain. * Then let his pride advance. And boast of all his store : Lord is my inheritance, My soul can wish no more. I I ^hall behold the lace Of my forgiving God ; Vnd stand complete in righteousness . Washed in my Saviour's blood. 5 There's a new heaven begun When I awake from death, Drest in the likeness of thy Son, And draw immortal breath. PSALM 17. L. M. r- portion and saint's hope ; or, the heaven Qf - soul?, and the resurrection. ORD, 1 am thine ; but thou wilt prove. Aly faith, my patience, and my love : When men of spite against me join, They are the sword, the hand is thine. Their hope and portion lie below ; "Tis all the happiness they know ; Tis all they seek, they take their shares-. And leave the rest amon Father's name ; Nor tremble at their mighty rage, But meet reproach and bear the shame.. 5 To David and his royal seed Thy grace for ever shall extend ! Thy love to saints in Christ their head. Ktijows not a limit nor an end. PSALM IS. First Part. C. M. Victory arid triumph over teir.porul enemies. 'J"E1 love thee, Lord, and we adore, Now is thine arm revealed : Thou art our strength, our heavenly lowcr- Our bulwark and our shield. We fly to our eternal rock, And find a sure defence : His holy name our lips invoke. And draw salvation thence. When God, our leader, shines in amis; What mortal heart can bear The thunder of his loud alarms, The lightning of his spear ! He rides upon the winged wind, And angels in array • In millions wait to know his mind. And swift as flames obey. He speaks, and at his fierce rebuke Whole armies are dismayed ; [lis voice, his frown, his angry ioofc Strikes all their courage dead. He forms our generals for the field. With all their dreadful skill : Gives them his awful sword to wield. And makes their hearts of steel. Oft has the Lord whole nations blest FSAXiM 18, 19. 33 The powers that gave his people rest, Shall of his care partake. PSALM 18. Smkwd Part, ai The conqueror's song. TO thine almighty arm we owe The triumphs of the day : Thy terrors. Lord, confound the foe. And melt their strength away. 2 "lis by thy aid our troops prevail, And break united powers, Or burn their boasted fleets, or scale The proudest of their towers. J How have we chased them through the field And trod them to the ground ; While thy salvation was our shield. But they no shelter found ! I hi vain to idol saints they cry, And perish in their blood ; Where ii a rock so great, so high, So powerful, as our God? :> The God of Israel ever lives ; His name be ever blest ; "Tis his own arm the victorv eives* And gives his people rest. PSALM 19. * First Part. S.3!, Tli? book of nature am! scripture. Fur-Lord'1! day morning. IJKHOLD the lofty sky! JlS Declares its maker God ; And ail the starry works on high Proclaim his power abroad. i The darkness and the light Still keep their course the same , "vVhile night to day, and day to nigh Divinely teach his name. 3 In every different land Their general voice is known ;. They show the wonders of his headr And orders pf his throne. 34 PSALM Id. . ... , ^^.M..U 1(+ 4 Ye Christian land's rejoice, Here he reveals his word ; We are not left to nature's voice To bid Us know the Lord. 5 His statutes and commands Are set before our eyes ; lie puts his gospel in our hands. Where our salvation lies. 8 His laws are just and pure, His truth without deceit ; His promises for ever sure, And his rewards are great. 7 [Not honey to the taste Affords so much delight : Nor gold that has the furnace prasst?\I So much allures the sight. S While of thy works I sing, Thy glory to proclaim : Accept the praise, my God, my King, In my Redeemers name-. J PSALM 19. Second Part. S. JV[. God's word most excellent ; or, sincerity an/1 watMifnlriHte, For a Lord's day morning. BEHOLD the morning sun Begins his glorious way ; His beams through all the nations run And life and light convey. 3 But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light, It calls dead sinners from their tomfts* And gives the blind their sight* 3 How perfect is thy word ! And all thy judgments just ! Forever sure thy promise, Lord;. And men securely trust. 4 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions given ! 0! may I never read in vain, Vi\\\ find the path to heaven PSALIVT 19. G5 PAUSE. i I hear thy word with love, And I would fain obey ; Send thy good Spirit from above To guide me, lest I stray. 0 0! who can ever find The errors of his ways ? Yet with a bold presumptuous mind I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of every sin, Forgive my secret faults, And cleanse this guilty soul of mine.. Whose crimes exceed my thought;. 8 While with my heart and tongue I spread thy praise abroad, Accept the worship and the song, My Saviour and my God. PSALM 19. L. M. The books of nature and of scripture compared ; or, the glory and sut- ce>s of the gospel. THE heavens declare thy glory, Lord ; In every star thy goodness shines ; But when our eyes behold thy word. We read thy name in fairer lines. The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess r But the blest volume thou hast writ Reveals thy justice and thy grace. Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise Round the whole earth, and never stand : So when thy truth began its race, It touched and glanced on every land. Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest Till through the world thy truth hath run ; Till Christ has all the nations blest. That see the light or feel the sun. Great sun of righteousness arise, Bless the dark world with heavenly light ; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy la^i arc pure, thy judgments right* 136 ^SALS^IS. 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renewed and sins forgiven; Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word- my guide to heaven. PSALM 19. To the tune of the 113th Psalm, The horde of nature and scripture. RE AT God, the heavivs well-ordered franu Declares the glories of thy name ; There thy rich works of wonder shine r A thousand starry beauties there, A thousand radiant marks appear Of boundless power, and skill divine. U From night to day, from day to night. The dawning and the dying light Lectures of heavenly wisdom read : With silent eloquence they raise Our thoughts to our Creators praise, And neither sound nor language need, J Yet their divine instructions run, Far as the journies of the sun, And every nation knows their voice : The sun, like some young bridegroom drest. .Breaks from the chambers of the east, Rolls round and makes the earth rej I Where'er he speaks his beams abroad, He smiles, and speaks his maker God ; All nature joins to show thy praise: Thus God in every creature shines : Fair is the book of nature's lines; But fairer is thy book of grace. PAUSE. • 1 love the volumes of thy works . What light and joy those leaves afford To souls benighted and distrest ! Thy precepts guide my doubtful way, Thy fear forbids my feet to stray, Thy promise leads my heart to rest. 5 From discoveries of thy law Thy perfect rules of life I draw ; These are mv study and delight : PSAXiM £0. 37 .Not honey so invites the taste Xor gold that hath the furnace past. Appears so pleasing to the sight. Thy ihreatenings wake my slumbering eyes And warn me where my danger lies ; But lis thy blessed gospel. Lord, That makes rm guilty conscience clean. Converts my soul, subdues my sin, And gives a free but lafge reward* Who knows the errors of his thoughts ? ^\Lv God, forgive my secrets faults, And from presumptuous sins restrain :~ Accept my poor attempts of praise, That I have read thy book of grace. And books of nature not in vain. PSALM 20. L. M. Prayer and hope of victory. For a day of prayer in tune of war. OW may the God of power and grace Attend his people's humble cry ! Jehoyah hears when Israel prays, And brings deliverance from on high. The name of Jacob's God defends, What Bucklers fail and brazen walls : He from his sanctuary sends Succour and strength when Zioncallv. Well he remembers all our sighs, His love exceeds our best deserts ; His love accepts the sacrifice Of humble groans and broken hearts. In his salvation is our hope, And, in the name of Israel's God, Our troops will lift their banners up. Our navies spread their flags abroad. Some trust in horses trained for war, And some of chariots make their boasts : Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts. [O may the memory of thy name Inspire our armies for the fight ! 3S PSA2.OT 21. Our foes shall fall and die with shame, Or quit the field with coward flight.] ? Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear. Now let our hopes be iirm and strong. Till thy salvation shall apper, And joy and triumph raise the song. PSALM 21. C. M. National blessings acknowledged. IN thee, great God, with songs of praise Our favoured realms rejoice ; And blest with thy salvation, raise To heaven their cheerful voice. 2 Thy sure defence through nations round Hath spared our rising name, And all our feeble efforts crowned With freedom and with fame 3 In deep distress our injured land Implored thy power to save ; For life we prayed ; thy beautious hand The timely blessing gave. 4 Thy mighty arm, eternal Power, Opposed their deadly aim, In mercy swept them from our shore. And spread their sails with shame. b On thee, in want, in wo, or pain, Our hearts alone rely : Our rights thy mercy will maintain, And all our wants supply. 6 Thus, Lord, thy wonderous power declare. And still exalt thy fame ; While we glad songs of praise prepare For thine almighty name. PSALM 21. (1—9.) L. M. Christ exalted to the kingdom. DAVID rejoiced in God his strength Raised to the throne by special gracr But Christ the Son appears at length^ Fulfils the triumph and the praise, PSAUtt 22. 39 3 How great the ble-t Messiah's joy In the salvation of thy hand ! Lord, thou hast raised his kingdom high. And give the world to his command. 9 Thy goodness grants whate'er he will. Nor doth the least request withhold: Blessings of love prevent him still, .And crowns of glory, not of gold. 1 Honour and majesty divine Around his sacred temples shine ; Blest with the favour of thy face ; And length of everlasting days. r) Thine hand shall find out all his foes ; And, as a fiery oven glows With raging heat and living coals. So shall thy wrath devour their souls. PSALM 22. (1— 1G.) First Part. C. ft] The ffifffermgd and death of Christ. WHY has my God my soul forsook. Nor will a smile afford ; (Thus David once in anguish spoke. And thus our dying Lord.) 2 Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell*, Among thy praising saints, Yet thou canst hear our groans as wclk And pity our complaints. 3 Our fathers trusted in thy name. And great deliverance found : But I'm a worm despised of men. And trodden to the ground. \ \Vith shaking head they pass rne by, And laugh my soul to scorn : Ih vain he trusts in God. they cry. Neglected and forlorn. 5 Bat thou art he who formed my flcjsh By thine almighty word : And sinco I hung upon the hrra?t*. My hope is in the Lon1: 6 Why will my Father hide his face When foes stand threatening round In the dark hour of deep distress^ And not a helper found. PAUSE. 7 Behold thy darling left among The cruel and the proud, By foes encompassed, fierce and strong As lions roaring loud. 3 From earth and hell my sorrows meet, To multiply the smart ; They nail my hands, they pierce my feci*- And try to vex: my heart. 9 Yet if thy sovereign hand let loose The rage of earth and hel!, Why will my heavenly Father bnmc The Son he loves so well. • 0 My Cod, if possible it be, Withhold this bitter cup ; But I resign my will to thee, ► And drink the sorrows up. il My heart dissolves with pangs unknown. In groans I waste my breath : Thy heavy hand has brought me down. Low as the dust of death. 12 Father, 1 give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand ; '.My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command. PSALM 22. Second Paiit. C. M (v. 20, '21. 27—31.) Ciir ist's sufferings and exaltation. NOW from the roaring lion's rage, «() Lord protect thy Son, -•' Nor leave thy darling to engage "The powers of hell alone. " 2 Thus did our suffering Saviour pray With mighty cries and tears ; <.lod heard him in that dreadful d'av,. And chased away his fears. PSAlfM 22, «1 Great was the victory of his death... His throne exalted high; And all the kindreds of the earth Shall worship or shall die. A numerous offspring must arise From his expiring groans ; They shall he reckoned in his eyes- Tor daughters and for sons. The meek and humble soul shall sc; His table richly spread ; And all that seek the Lord shall be With joys immortal fed. The isles shall know the righteousne^ Of our incarnate God And nations yet unborn profess Salvation in his blood. PSALM 22. L. M. The same. NOW let cur mournful songs record The dying sorrows of our Lord, When he complain'd in tears and blood, As one forsaken of his Gcd. The Jews behold him thus forlorn, And shake their heads and laugh in scorn •©■ lie rescind others from the grave 3 " This is the man did once pretend "JGod was his father and his friend; ••'If God the blessed loved him so, "Why doth he fail to help him now r" 1 0 savage people ! cruel priests! How they stood round like raging beasts ; Like lions gaping to devour, When God had left him in their power. 6 They wound his head, his hands, his feet. Till streams of blood each other meet; By lot his garments they divide, \nd mock the pangs in which ho died: D 43 PSALM 23. 6 But God his father heard his cry ; Kais'd from the dead he reigns on high ; The nations learn his righteousness, And humble sinners taste his grace,. PSALM 23. L. M, God our shepherd f\T^r snePnerc^ *s tne living Lord j J.TJL. Novv shall my wants be well supplied His providence and holy word Become my safety and my guide. J In pastures where salvation grows He makes me feed, he makes me rest } There living waters gently flows, And all the food divinely blest. 3 My wandering feet his ways mistake ; But he restores my soul to peace ; And leads me, for his mercy's sake., In the fair paths of righteousness. 1 Though I walk through the gloomy valr, Where death and all its terrors are, My heart and hope shall never fail, For God my shepherd's with me thesftw j Amidst the darkness and the deeps Thou art my comfort, thou my stay ; Thy staflfsupports my feeble steps, Thy rod directs my doubtful way, 6 The sons of earth and sons of hell Gaze at thy goodness, and repine To see my table spread so well, With living bread, and cheering wfefc •7 [How I rejoice, when on my head Thy spirit condescends to rest! -"Tisa divine anointing, shed Like oil of gladness at a feast.. 8 Surety the mercies of the Lord Attend his household all their days. There will I dwell to hear his word. To sedk his face and sing his praise. J PSALM 23. 43 ' PSALM 23. CM. Tlie same. jVTY shepherd will supply my need, " Jehovah is his name ; In pastures fresh he makes me feed. Beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit bacl£ When I forsake his ways ; And leads me, for his mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace. 3 When I walk through the shades of death. Thy presence is my stay ; One word of thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away, i Thy hand in sight of all my foes Doth still my table spread ; My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. 5 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days ; 0 may thy house be mine aboder And all my work be praise. > There would 1 find a settled rest. (While others go and come) 2s o more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home. PSALM 23. S.M, The same. THE Lord my shepherd is, I shall be well supplied ; Since he is mine, and I am his, What can I want beside ? He leads me to the place Where heavenly pastures grows , Where living waters gently pass. And full salvation flows. If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim. 44 PSALI& 24. And guides me in his own right way, For his most holy name. 1 While he affords his aid, I cannot yield lo fear ; Though I should walk through death's dark My shepherd's with me there- [shade 5 Amid surrounding foes Thou dost my table spread, My cup with blessings overflow?. And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my following days ; •Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. PSALM 24. C. INI. Dwelling with God. THE earth for ever is the Lord's., With Adam's numerous race : Herais'd his arches o'er the floods. And built it on the seas. fi, But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode ? He that has hands from mischief clean. Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise and take The blessings of his grace; Thisis the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. 4 Now let our souls' immortal powers To meet the Lord prepare ; Lift up the everlasting doors ; The king of glory's near. The king of glory ! who can tell The wonders of his might t He rules the nations ; but to dwell With saints is hrs delight. PSALM 24, 25. v45 PSALflVf 24. L. M. Punts dwell in heaven; or, Christ's ascension. THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, And men and worms, and beasts and birds ^ He raised the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there's a brighter world on high., Thy palace, Lord above the sky ; Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his maker, God I 9 He that abhors and fears to sin. Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean. Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness, 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob's face *7 These shall enjoy the blissful sight, Vnd dwell in everlasting light. PAUSE. -"> Rejoice,, ye shining worlds on high. Behold the king of glory nigh ; Who can this king of glory be ? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. j Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the'Lord, the Saviour way ; Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The conquerer comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in royal state, He opens heaven's eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. PSALM 25. (v. 1—11.) First Part. S. M Waiting for pardon and direction. I LIFT my soul to God, My trust is in his namn : Let not my foes, that seek my blood, Still triumph in my shame. 2 Sin and the powers of hell fersuade me to despair ; PSAZJtt 25. Lord, make me know thy covenant well- That 1 may 'scape the snare. 3 From gleams of dawning light Till evening shades arise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait. With ever-longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth ; Forgive the sins of riper daysr And follies of my youth. 6 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his way > And every humble sinner find The methods of his grace. i> For his own goodness1 sake He saves my soul from shame ; He pardons (though my guilt be great; Through my Redeemer's name. FSALM 25. (v. 12—14) Second Part. S. M Divine instruction. WHERE shall the man be found That fears to offend his God ? That loves the gospel's joyful sound.. And trembles at the rod ? % The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart, The wonders of his covenant showr. And all his love impart. 3 The dealings of his power Are truth and mercy still, With such as keep his covenant sum > And love to do his will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker's face, Their seed shall taste the prompts In their extensive grace. PSALM 25. (15—22.) Third Part. S. AC Distress of soul ; or,, backsliding rjul desertion. MINE eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord ; PSAIrlVI 26. **• I love to plead his promis'd grace, And rest upon his word. Turn, turr thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near : When will thy hand assist my feet To 'scape the deadly snare ? When shall the sovereign grace Of my forgiving God Restore me from those dangerous wavr My wandering feet have trod I The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my wo 5 My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. With every morning light ^ly sorrow new begins ; Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. PAUSE. Behold the hosts of hell, How cruel is their hate ! Against my life they rise, and join Their fury with deceit. Oh keep my soul from death, Nor put my hope to shame, For I have placed my only trust In my Rednemer's name. With humble faith I wait To see thy face again : Of Israel it shall ne'er be said. lie sought the Lord in vain. " PSALM 26. L.M. Stff-esamination ; evidences of gric-o * "|"UDGE me O Lord., and prove my way; rip And try my rein?, and try my heart 5 My faith upon thy promise stays, :Nor from thy law my feet depart } I hate to wall;, I hate to sit • Wijh men of v-.v lies r 48 ESALIK 27. The scotler and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of mine eye?. 3 Amongst thy saints will I appear Arrayed in robes of innocence ; But when I stand before thy bar, The blood of Christ is my defence. 4 I love thy habitation, Lord, The temple where thine honours dwell- There shall I hear thy holy word, And there thy works of wonder tell. 5 Let not my soul be joined at last With men of treachery and blood, Since I my days on earth have past Among the saints and near my God. PSALM 27- (v. 1—6.) First Part. C. Mb, The church is our delight and safely. THE Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too ; God is my strength, nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One privilege my heart desires. Oh grant me mine abode Among the churches of thy saints. The temples of my God ! 3 There shall I offer my requests. And see thy beauty still, Shall hear thy messages of love, And there inquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise, and storms appeal . There may his children hide ; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide.- 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around, And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. PSALM. 27. (v.O, 9,13, 14.)Secoxd Part. G.J Prayer ami hope. SOON as I heard my father say, ; Yc children, seek my trra.ee ;' PSALM 23. 49 My heart replied without delay, 1 111 seek my Father's face.*' Let not thy face be hid from me, • Nor frown my soul away ; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred, near and dca;:, Leave me to want, or die, My God will make my life his care, And all my need supply. A My fainting flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believed To sec thy grace provide relief, ~Sor was my hopes deceived. ;< Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saint- And keep your courage up ; He'll raise your spirit when it faints*. And far exceed your hope. PSALM 23. L. M. God the refuge of the afflicted. MpO thee, O Lord, I raise my cries j JL My fervent prayer in mercy hear ; For ruin waits my trembling soul, If thou refuse a gracious car. 2 V.'hen suppliant toward thy holy hill I lift my mournful hands to pray. Afford thy grace, nor drive me stilly "With impious hypocrites away. Z To sons of falsehood, that despise The works and wonders of thy reign, Thy vengeance gives the due reward, And sinks their souls to endless pain i But ever blessed be the Lord, Whose mercy hears my mournful voice : My heart, that trusted in his word, In his salvation shall rejoice. 5 Let even' saint in sore distress, By ruth approach his saviour, God; 50 PSALM 29,30. Then grant, 0 Lord, thy pardoning grace, And feed thy church with heavenly food. PSALM 29. L. M. Storm and thunder. GIVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, Give to the Lord renown and power ; Ascribe due honours to his name, And his eternal might adore. 2 The Lord proclaims his power aloud Through every ocean, every land ; Kis voice divides the watery cloud, And lightnings blaze at his command. 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind. Lay the wide forest bare around ; The fearful hart, and frightful hind. Leap at the terror of the sound. \ To Lebanon he turns his voice, And lo, the stately cedars break ; The mountains tremble at the noise. The valleys roar, the deserts quake. 5 The Lord sits sovereign on the flood, The thunderer reigns for ever king ; But makes his church his blest abode, Where we his awful glories sing. ) In gentler language, there the Lord The counsel ofiiis grace imparls ; Amidst the raging storm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our heart. - PSALM 30. First Part. L. M Sickness healed, and sorrows removed. I WILL extol thee, Lord, on high ; At thy command diseases fly ; Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave ? I Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love ; Let all your powers rejoice, and tract. The wond'rous records of his grace. * His anger but a moment stays ; Hi^ove is life and length of days ; PSALM 30,31. 61 Though grief and tears the night employ, The morning star restores the joy. PSALM 30. (v. 0.) Second Part. L. M, Health, sickness, and recovery. FIRM was my health, my day was bright, And I presumed! 't would ne'er be night ; Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart."5 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long : Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee, my God, ;t What canst thou profit by my blood ? " Deep in the dust can I declare ■• Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there ? -1 -: Hear me, O God of grace," I said, ;; And bring me from among the dead ;" Thy word rebuked the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love removed my guilt J My groans, and tears, and forms of wo. Are turned to joy and praises now ; I throw my sackcloth on the-ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 9 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne'er be silent of thy name : [heaven Thy praise shall sound through earth and For sickness healed and sins forgiven. PSALM 31. (5. 13-19,52,23.) FirstPart. CM Deiiverance from death. TO thee, O God of truth and love. My spirit 1 commit; Thou hast redeemed my soul from death, And saved me from the pit. 2 Despair and comfort, hope and fear, Maintained a doubtful strife ; While sorrow, pain, and sin conspired To take away my life. 52 PSAIJMt SI. 3 My time is in thy hand, I cried. Though I draw near the dust ; Thou art the refuge where I hide-, The God in whom I trust. 4 O make thy reconciled face Upon thy servant shine, And save me for thy mercy's sake, For I'm entirely thine. PAUSE, j 'Twas in my haste my spirit said, I must despair arid die, I am cut off before thine eyes ; But thou hast heard my cry. Q Thy goodness, how divinely free How sweet thy smiling: face To those that fear thy majesty, And trust thy promised grace ! 7 0 love the Lord, all ye his saints, And sing his praises loud ; He'll bend his ear to your complaint^ And recompense the proud. PSALM 31. Second Part. C. M. (7-^33,11—21.) Deliverance from slander and reproach MY heart rejoices in thy name, My God, my heavenly trust ; Thou hast preserved my face from shames- Mine honour from the dust. 3 " My life is spent with grief,1' I cried, " My years consumed in groans ; " My strength decays, mine eyes are dried, " And sorrow wastes my bon 3 Among mine enemies my name A proverb vile was grown, While to my neighbours I became Forgotten and unknown. \ Slander and fear on every sid~o earthly tongue can tell.] SO gSALM34, 35. 7 [Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his ; His eye regard's the just : How richly blessed their portion is Who make the Lord their trust ! 8 Young lions, pinched with hunger, roar And famish in the wood : But God supplies his holy poor With every needful good.] PSALM 34.(11—22.) Second Part. C. M, Exhortation to peace and holiness COME, children, learn to fear the Lord, And, that your days be long, Let not a false or spiteful word Be found upon your tongue. 3 Depart from mischief, practice love, Pursue the works of peace ; So shall the Lord your ways approves. And set your soul at ease. 3 His eyes awake to award the just, His ears attend their cry, When broken spirits dwell in dust, The God of grace is nigh. 4 What though the sorrows here they tasi< Are sharp and tedious too, The Lord who saves them all at last, Is their supporter now. 5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead, But God secures his own, Prevents the mischief when they slide. Or heals the broken bone. -7 When desolation like a flood, O'er the proud sinner rolls, Saints find a refuge in their God, For he redeemed their souls. PSALM 35. (v. 12, 13, 14.) C. M. Lave to enemies ; or, ihe love of Christ to slnncjj Typified Oavid B EHOLD the love, the generous love: That holy David shows ; PSALM 36. 51 Behold his kind compassion move For his afflicted foes ! When they are sick his sonl complains, And seems to feel the smart ; The spirit of the gospel reigns, And melts his pious heart. -> How did his flowing tears condole As for a brother dead ! And fasting mortified his soul, While for their life he prayed. i They groaned and cursed him on their bed;j Yet still he pleads and mourns ; And double blessings on his head The righteous God returns. ~> Oh glorious type of heavenly grace ! Thus Christ the Lord appears ; While sinners curse, the Saviour prays, And pities them with tears. 3 He, the true David, Israel's King, Blessed and beloved of God, To save us rebels, -dead in sin, Paid his own dearest blood. PSALM 36. (5—9.) ; L. M. Tjie perfections and providence of Cod ; or, general pVovuf^c and special grace. HIGH in the heavens, eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines ; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens thy designs. '2 For ever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep, Wise are the wonders of thy hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty shares The whole creation is thy charge, But saints are thy peculiar care. \ My God, how excellent thy grace ! Whence all our hope and comfort springs ; 62 PSALM 36. The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5" From the provisions of thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast : There mercy like a river flows, ¥ And brings salvation to our taste. G Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord: And in thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in thy word. PSALM 36. (1,2, 5, 6, 7, 9.) C. M. Practical atheism exposed ; or, the being and attributes of God assert WHILE men grow bold in wicked ways, And yet a God they own, My heart within me often says, " Their thoughts believe there's none." 3 Their thoughts and ways at once declare (Whate'er their lips profess) God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace. 3 What strange self-flattery blinds their eyes I But there's a hastening hour, When they shall see with sore surprise The terrors of thy power. 4 Thy justice shall maintain its throne, Though mountains melt away ; Thy judgments are a world unknown : A deep, unfathomed sea. 5 Above the heavens created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend ; Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds Where time and nature end. 0 Safety to men thy goodness brings. Nor overlooks the best ; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children choose to rest. 7 [From thee, when creature streams run low, And mortal comforts die. PSAUVE 36. $3 Perpetual springs of life shall flow, And raise our pleasures high. Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes, Thy presence makes eternal day "Where clouds can never rise.] PSALM 3G. (1—7.) S. M. The wickedness of man, and the majesty of God ; or, practical atheism exposed. WHEN man grows bold in sin. My heart within me cries, ' He hath no faith of God within, t: Nor fear before his eyes." 2 [He walks a while concealed In a self-flattering dream, Till his dark crimes at once revealed. Expose his hateful name.] His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair ; Wisdom is banished from his soul^ And leaves no goodness there. He plots upon his bed New mischiefs to fulfil ; He sets his heart, his hand, and heac!, To practice all that's ill. But there's dreadful God, Though men renounce his fe^.r\ His justice hid behind a cloud, Shall one great day appear. His truth transcends the sky, In heaven his mercies dwell ; Deep as the sea his judgments lie, His anger burns to hell. How excellent his love, Whence all our safety spring 1 Oh never let my soul remove From underneath his wing?. 64 PSALM 3S. PSALM 37. (1—15.) First Part. C. M. The cure of envy, fretfulncss and unbelief ; or, the rewards of the right, cous and the wicked •, or the world's hatred, and the saints' putienc^ WHY should I vex my soul, and fret To see the wicked rise ? Or envysinners, waxing great By violence and lies ? 9 As flow'ry grass cut down at noon. Before the evening fades, So shall their glories vanish soon,. In everlasting shades. 3 Then let me make the Lord my trust And practice all that's good ; So shall I dwell among the just, And he'll provide me food. 4 I to my God my ways commit, And cheerful wait his -will ; Thy hand which guides my doubtful let i. Shall my desires fulfil. 5 Mine innocence shalt thou display, And make thy judgments known. Fair as the light of dawning day, - And glorious as the noon. G The meek at last the earth posses?. And are the heirs of heaven ; True riches with abundant peace To humble souls are given. PAUSE. 1 Rest in the Lord and keep his way. Nor let your anger rise, Though providence should loi3g delay To punish haughty vice. 3 Let sinners join to brake your peace- And plot and rage and foam ; The Lord derides them, for he sees Their day of vengeance come. £1 They have drawn out the threatening swore Have bent the murderous bow, . To- slay the men that fear the Lord,. And bring the righteolis low. PSALM 37. 65 0 My God shall break their hows, and burn Their persecuting darts, Shall their own swords against them turn, And pierce their stubborn hearts. PSALM 37. Second Part. C. M, (IS, 21, ?G,— 31.) Chatty to the poor ; or, religion in words and detd ' HY do the wealthy wicked boast, And grow profanely bold ? The meanest portion of the just Excels the sinner's gold. j The wicked borrows of his friends. But ne'er designs to pay ; The saint is merciful and lends, Nor turns the poor away. ) His alms with liberal heart he gives Amongst the sons of need ; memory to Ions ages lives, And blessed is his seed. ' His lips abhor to talk profane, To slander or defraud ; ready tongue declares to men What he has learned of God, ■ The law and gospel of the Lord Deep in his heart abide; Led by the Spirit and the word. Ills feet shall never slide. 6 When sinners fall, the righteous standi Preserved from every snare ; They shall possess the promised land. And dwell forever there. PSALM 37. (23— 37J Third Part. C. V The wny a;,;! end of the righteous and the wi MY God, the steps of pious men Are ordered by thy will; Though they should fall they rise again-. Thy hand supports them "still. The Lord delights to see their ways, fheir virtue he approve^ ; 66 PSA&IME 38. He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace, Nor leave the man he loves. 3 The heavenly heritage is theirs, Their portion and their home ; He feasts them now, and makes them heirs Of blessings long to come. 4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men, Nor fear when tyrants frown ; Ye shall confess their pride was vain, When justice casts them down. PAUSE. 5 The haughty sinner have I seen, Not fearing man nor God, Like a tall bay- tree, fair and green, Spreading his arms abroad. G And le, he vanished from the ground. Destroyed by hands unseen ; Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf was found Where all that pride had been. 7 But mark the man of righteousness, His sveral steps attend : True pleasure runs through all his ways And peaceful is his end. PSALM 38. C. M. QuiUt of conscience and relief; or, repentance and prayrr fot r .and health. 4 MIDST thy wrath remember love. ..Z"3L Restore thy servant. Lord ; Nor let a father's chastening prove Like an avenger's sword. '2 Thine arrows stick within thy heart, My flesh is sorely prcst ; Between the sorrow and the smart My spirit finds no rest. 3 My sins a heavy load appear. And o"er my head are gone ; Too heavy they for me to bear. Too hard for me to atone. 4 My thoughts are like a troubled sea That sinks my comforts down: PSALIVI 39. 67 And I gow mourning all the day Beneath my Father's frown j Lord, I am weakened and dismayed, None of my powers are whole ; My wounds with piercing anguish bleed. The anguish of my soul. 6 All my desires to thee are known, Thine eye counts every tear, And every sigh and every groan Is noticed by thine ear. »7 Thou art my God, my only hope ; My God will hear my cry, 31 v God will bear my spirit up When Satan bids me die. ') My foes rejoice whene'er I slide. To see my virtue fail ; They raise their pleasure and their pride Whene'er their wiles prevail. •9 But I'll confess my guilty ways, And grieve for all my sin ; I'll mourn how weak the seeds of grace, And beg support divine. 10 My God, forgive my follies past And be for ever ni^h ; 0 Lord of my salvation haste, Before thy servant die ; PSALM 39. (1,2, 3.) First Part. C. M. Watchfulness over the toncue ; or, prudence an1 THUS I resolved before the Lord, ;; Now will I watch my tongue, " Lest I let slip one sinful word, " Or do my neighbour wrong." 2 Whene'er constrained awhile to With men of lives profane, Pi! set a double guard that day, r let my talk be vain. 9 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should the occasion take • To mock my holy zeal. 68 P5AX.M 35. 4 Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll "not be overawed, But let the scoffing sinners hear That we can speak for God. PSALM 39.(4, 5,6, 7.) Second Part. C. M. The vanity of man as mortal. TEACH me the measure of my days. Thou maker of my frame ; 1 would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. 2 A span is all that we can boast. An inch or two of time : Tvlanis but vanity and dust In all his flower and prime. *3 Sec the vain race of mortals move Like shadows o'er the plain : They rage and strive, desire and love. But all their noise is vain. - 1 Some walk in honour's gaudy show, Some dig for golden ore, They toil for heirs they know not wh,o And straight are seen no more. ,5 What should I wish and wait for then. From creatures, earth aud dust? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. ■i> Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desire recall ; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. PSALM 39. (9— 13.) Third Part. Q'M Sick bod devotion , or, pleading without rcniuinp. g^i OD of my life, look gently down. \JK Behold the pains I feel; But I am dumb before thy throne, "fror dare dispute thy will. 2 Diseases arc thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command i PSALM 40. 6S HI not attempt a murmuring word -Against thy chastening hand. J Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes : Mv strength consumes, my spirit dies. Through thy repealed strokes. -i Crushed as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust ; Our fceble powers can ne'er withstand., And all our beauty's lost. -j I'm but a stranger here below, . '. all 'my fathers were ; v I be well prepared to go, When I the summons hear. .' Eut if my life be spared awhile, Before my last remove, Thy praise shall be my business still. And I'll declare thy love, PSALM 40. First Part. C. JM. (1,2,3,5,17.) Dg of deliverance from great distress. [WAITED patient for the Lord, lie bowed to hear my cry ; lie sawtnc resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. J He raised me from a horrid pit, Where mourning long I lay, And from my bonds released my feet Deep bonds of miry clay. j Firm on a rock he made me stand, And taught my cheerful tongue To praise the wonders of his hand, In a new thankful song. }• I'll spread his works of grace abroad ; The saints with joy shall hear, And sinners learn to make my God Their only hope and fear. I How many are thy thoughts of love! Thy mercicf. Lord how great i 70 PSAI.I& 40. We have not words nor hours enough Their numbers to repeat. When Fm afflicted, poor and low, And light and peace depart, My God beholds my heavy wo, And bears me on his heart PSALM 40. (6—9.) Second Part. C M The incarnation and sacrifice of Christ. THUS saith the Lord, "Your work is vain, Give your burnt-offerings o'er, " In dying goats and bullocks slain, My soul delights no more.'1 C2 Then spake the Saviour, " Lo, I'm here "My God, to do thy will ; " Whate'er thy sacred books declare " Thy servant shall fulfil. 3 " Thy law is ever in my sight, " 1 keep it near my heart ; " Mine eyes are opened with delight " To what thy lips impart.1' 4 And see the blest Redeemer comes, The eternal Son appears, And at ihe appointed time assumes The body God prepares. 5 Much he revealed his father's grace, And much his truth he showed, And preached the way of righteous Whence great assemblies stood. S His Father's honour touched hts heart. He pitied sinners' cries, And to fulfil a Saviour's part Was made a sacrifice. PAUSE. 7 No blood of beasts on alters shed Could wash the conscience clean, But the rich sacrifice he paid Atones for all our sin. 3 Then was the grea* salvation spread* And Satan's kingdom shook ; PSALM SO, 41. 71 Thus by the woman's promised seed The serpent's head was broke. PSALM 40. (5—10.) L. M. Christ our sacrifice. THE wonders. Lord, thy love has wrought, Exceeds our praise, surmounts our thought. Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail. 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the soul* of men from guilt ; But thou hast set before our eyes An all-sufficient sacrifice. 3 Lo ! thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears \ Assumes a body well prepared, And well perforins a work so hard. ! " Behold I come," the Saviour cries, With love and duty in his eyes; " I come to bear the heavy load " Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 11 JTis written in thy great decree, (i JTis in thy book foretold of me, " 1 must fulfill the Saviour's part, ;< And lo ! thy law is in mine heart, "'111 magnify thy holy law, " And rebels to obedience draw; '« When on my cross I'm lifted high, " Or to my crown above the sky. u The spirit shall descend, and show ••' What thou hast done, and what I do : cc The wondering world shall learn thy grace, ,:And all creation tune thy praise." PSALM 41. (1, 2,3.) L. M. Charity to the poor ; or, pity to the afflicted. LEST is the man whose breast can move, And melt with pity to the poor; Whose soul, by sympathizing love, Feels what his fellow saints endure y& PSAZrM 4& 2 His heart contrives for their relief More good than his own hands can do ; lie, in the time of general grief, Shall find the Lord has mercy toQ. ') His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head, When drought, and pestilence, and death Around him multiply their dead. 4 Or if he languish on his couch, God will pronounce his sins forgiven, Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heaven. PSALM 42. (1—9.) First Part. & Mi Desertion and hope ; or, complaint of absence from public worsWa. WITH earnest longings of the mind, My God, to thee I look ; So pants the hunted hart to find And taste the cooling brook. 2 When shall I see thy courts of grnco, And meet my God again ? So long an absence from thy face My heart endures with pain. 3 Temptations vex my weary soul. And tears are my repast The foe insults without control, And wherc's your God at last ? 4 'Tis with a mournful pleasure hew I think on ancient days : Then to thy house did numbers go. And all our work was praise. 5j But why, my soul, sink down so -far. Beneath this heavy load ? My spirits, why indulge despair, And sin against my God ? ;T Hope in the Lord, whose mighty ban/; Can all thy woes remove; For I shall yet before himstanck And sing restoring love. PSAZiSS 42, 43- 75 PSALM 42. (6—11.0 Second Part. L. I\I .•.eho'.y thoughts reproved-, or, hope in affliction. MY spirit sinks within me, Lord, But I will call thy name to mind. And times of past distress record, When [ have found my God was kind. Huge troubles with tumultuous noise, Swell like a sea, and round me spread ; The rising waves drown all my joys, And roll tremendous o'er my head. Yet will the Lord command his love, When I address his throne by day, Nor in the nicrht his grace remove ; The night shall hear me sing and pray. 1*11 cast myself before his feet, And say, tc My God, my heavenly rock. " Why doth thy love so long forget "The soul that groans beneath thy stroke?' I'll chide my heart, that sinks so low ; Why should my soul indulge her grief? Hope in the Lord, and praise him too ; He is my rest, my sure relief. My God, my most exceeding joy, Thy light and truth shall guide me still, Thy word shall my best thoughts employ > And lead me to thine heavenly hill. PSALM 43. C. M. ty.in divine protection. , JUDGE me, 0 God, and plead my cause Against a sinful race'; From vile oppression and deceit Secure me by thy grace. On thee my steadfast hope depends. And am I left to mourn ? To sink in sorrows, and in vain Implore thy kind return ? Oh send thy light to guide my feet, , Vnd bid thy truth appears 74 PSALM 44. Conduct me to thy holy hill, To taste thy mercies there. 4 Then to thy altar. 0 my God, My joyful feet shall rise, And my triumphant song shall praise The God that rules the skies. 5 Sink not, my soul, beneath thy fear, Nor ield to weak despair ; For I shall live to praise the Lord, And bless ihs guardian care. PSALM .44. (1, 2, 3, 8, 15—26,) C. M. The church's complaint in persecution. LORD, we have heard thy works of old. Thy works of power and grace, When to our ears our fathers told The wonders of their days. 2 They saw the beauteous churches rise, The spreading gospel run ; While light and glory from the skies Through all their temples shone. 3 In God they boasted all the day, And in a cheerful throng Did, thousands meet to praise and pray. And grace was all their song. 4 But now our souls are seized with sharr.r Confusion fills our face, To hear the enemy blaspheme, And fools reproach thy grace. 5 Yet have we not forgot our God, Nor falsely dealt with heaven, Nor have our steps declined the road Of duty thou hast given ; 6 Though dragons all around us roar With their destructive breath, And thine own hand has bruised us sore, Hard by the gates of death. PAUSE. 7 We are exposed all day to die. As martyrs for thy name ; PSALM 45. 75 As sheep for slaughter bound we lie, And wait the kindling flame. Awake, arise, almighty Lord, Why sleeps thy wonted grace ? Why should wc seem like men abhorred Or banished from thy face ? Wilt thou for ever cast us 'off, For ever hide thine heavenly love From our afflicted eyes? LO Down to the dust our soul is bowed; And dies upon the ground ; Itise for our help, rebuke the proud. And all their powers confound. 1 Redeem us from perpetual shame, Our Saviour and our God ; We plead the honours of thy name, The merits of thy blood. PSALM 4... S. M. lie L'lory of Christ, the success of the gospel, and the gentile church* Y Saviour and my King, Thy beauties arc divine; Thy lips with blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. Now make tin glory known, Gird on thy dreadful sword, And rise in majesty to spread The conquests of tiiy word. Strike through thy stubborn foes, Or make their hearts obey, While justice, meekness, grace and truth, Attend thy glorious wa\ . Thy laws, 0 God, are right, Thy throne shall ever stand : And thy victorious gospel prove A sceptre in thy hand. [Thy Father and thy God . Hath, without measure, shed His Spirit, like a grateful oil To anoint thy sacred head.] 76 PSAX.M 45. 3 [Behold at thy right hand The Gentile church is seen, A heauteous bride in rich attire, And princes guard the queen.] 1 Fair bride, receive his love, Forget thy father's house ; Forsake thy gods, thy idol god^, And pay the Lord thy vows. 3 O let thv God and Kins; Thy sweetest thoughts employ : Thy children shall his honour sing, And taste the heavenly joy. PSALM 45. C. M. The personal glories and government of Christ, I'LL speak the honours of my King, His form divinely fair ; None of the sons of mortal race May with the Lord compare. 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heavenly grace Upon thy lips is shed ; Thy God, with blessings infinite, Hath crowned thy sacred head. 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway : Thy terror shall strike through thy foes, And make the world obey. 4 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands. Thy word of grace shall prove A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, To rule thy saints by love, j Justice and truth attend thee still, But mercy is thy choice ; And God, thy God, thy soul shall 111 I With most peculiar joys. PSALM 45. First Part. L. M. The glory of Christ, and the power of his gospel. I^TOW be my heart inspired to sing L il The glories of my Saviour King, Jesus the Lord ; how heavenly fair His form! how bright his beauties are ! PSALM 45. 77 2 ( >'< r rill the sons of human rac< He shines with farsuperior grace ; Love from his lips divir.jly flows, And blessings all his state compose. ess thee in arms, most mighty Loi < rird on the terror of |^iy sword : In majesty and gjcry ride With truth and meekness on thy side. 1 Thine anger, like a pointed dart, Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart : Or words of mercy, kind and sw< Shall melt the rebels at thy feet. 5 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands. ce is the sceptre in thy hands : Thy laws and works are just and right, But grace and justice thy delight. 6 God, thine own God, has richly shed His oil of gladness on thy head ; And with his sacred Spirit blest His first born Son above the rest. PSALM 45. Second Pa t. L. W Christ and his church •, or, the mystical marrta^ p I ^HE King of saints, how fair his face. JL Adorned with majesty and grace ! He comes with blessings from above. And wins the nations to his love. 2 At his right hand our eyes behold The queen arrayed in purest gold : The world admires her heavenly dress. Her robes of joy and righteousness. i He forms her beauties like his own, He calls and seats her near his throne ; Fair stranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native state. \ So shall the king the more rejoice In thee, the favourite of his choice ; Let him be loved and yet adored, Tor he's thy Maker and thy Lord. 78 PSALM 46. -5 O happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies, And all thy sons, a numerous train, Each like a prince in glory reign. 0 Let endless honours crown his head ; Let every age his praises spread ; While we with cheerYul songs approve The condescension of his love. PSALM 46. First Part. L. M. The church's safety and triumph among national desolatiun- OD is the refuge of his saints, When storms of sharp distress invade ; Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid. 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurled Down to the deep, and buried there ; Convulsions shake the solid world, Our faith shall never yield to fear. } Loud may the troubled ocean roar> In sacred peace our souls abide, While every nation, every shore, Trembles, and dreads the swelling tide 4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow Supplies the city of our God ! Life, love, and joy still gliding through. And watering our divine abode. 5 That sacred stream, thine holy word, Supports our faith, our fear controls ; Sweet peace thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls.. 6 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, Secure against a threatening hour ; Nor can her firm foundations move, Built on his truth, and armed with power PSALM 46. Second Part. L. M, God fights for his church. LET Zion in her King rejoice, Though tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise, He utters his almighty voice, The nations melt, the tumult dies* PSALM 47. 79 The Lord of old for Jacob fought, And Jacob's God is still our aid ; Behold the work- his hand has wrought, "What desolations he has made ! From sea to sea, through all the shores. He makes the noise of battle cease : When from on high his thunder roars He awes the trembling world to peace. He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear, Chariots he burns with heavenly ilamc Let earth in silent wonder hear The sound and glory of his name. •; Be still, and learn that I am God. •* I reign exalted o'er the lands, " I will be known and feared abroac. M But still my throne in Zion stands." 0 O Lord ofhosts, almighty King, While we so near thy presence dvcli- Our faith shall sit secure and sin2;. Nor fear the raging powers of hell. PSALM 47. C. M, Christ a5cendir,g and reigniji?. OFOR a shout of sacred joy To God the sovereign King ! Let every land their tongues employ. And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high ; His heavenly guards around Attend him rising through the sky. With trumpet's joyful sound. J While angels shout and praise their K.tjl Let mortals learn their strains ; Let all the earth Ids honours sin^ ; O'er all the earth he reigns. 1 Rehearse hi? praise with awe profound,. Let knowledge guide the song : Nor mock him with a solemn sound Lpon a thoughtless tongue. SO PSALIV1 48^ 5 In Israel stood his ancient throne, He loved that chosen race ; But now he calls the world his own. And heathens taste his grace. 6 The Gentile nations are the Lord's, There Abraham's God is known ; While powers and princes, shields and swords Submit before his throne. PSALM 43. (1—0.) First Part. S. M The church is the honour and safety of a nation. RE AT is the Lord our God, And let his praise be great ; He makes his churches his abodc; His most delightful seat. * [These temples of his grace, How beautiful they stand, The honours of our native place , And bulwarks of our land.] In Zion God is known A refuge in distress ; . How bright has his salvation she I How fair his heavenly grace ■! When kings against her joined. And saw the Lord was there. In wild confusion of the mind They fled with hasty fear. When navies tall and proud Attempt to spoil our peace, lie sends his tempest, roaring loud And sinks them in the seas. Oft hwe our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold Where his own flocks have be Your pomp shall rise no more. 2, The last great day shall change the scene ; When will that hour appear ? When shall the just revive, and reign O'er all that scorned them here ? m ^^^^ 49> 5a 83 3 God will my naked soul receive, Called from the world away, And break the prison'of the grave, To raise my mouldering clay. •1 Heaven is my everlasting home, The inheritance is sure ; Let men of pride their rage resume, But 1*11 repine no more. PSALM 19. L. JVL b sinner's death, and the saints' resurrectiou, "V^7HY do the proud insult the poor, T T And boast the hrge estates they have ? How vain are riches to secure Their haughty owners from the grave ! \ They can't redeem an hour from death With all the wealth in which they trust ; Nor give a dying brother breath, When God commands him down to dust. There the dark earth and dismal shade Shall clasp their naked bodies round ; That flesh, so delicately fed. Lies cold, and moulders in the ground. Like thoughtless sheep the sinner dies, And leaves his glories in the tomb; The saints shall in the morning rise, And hear the oppressor's awful doom. His honours perish in the dust, •And pomp and beauty, birth and blood; That glorious day exalts the just To full dominion o'er the proud. My Saviour shaJl my life restore, And raise me from my dark abode ; My flesh and soul shall part no more, But dwell for ever near my God. PSALM 50. (v. 1—6.) First Part. C. M, The last judgment; or, the saints rewarded. FfflHE Lord, the Judge, before his throne JL Bids the whole earth draw nigh, The nations near the rising sun, And near the western sky. 84 ESAMft 50. 2 No more shall bold blasphemers say, Judgment will ne'er begin ; No more abuse his long delay To impudence and sin. 3 Throned on a cloud our God shall come, Bright flames prepare his way ; Thunder and darkness, fire and storm, Lead on the dreadful flay. 1 Heaven from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come, And earth and hell shall know and fear His justice and their doom. 5 "But gather all my saints, he cries, "That made their peace with God " By the Redeemer's sacrifice, " And sealed it with ins blood. " Their faith and works, bro't forth to light " Shall make the world confess f*My sentence of reward is right, "And heaven adore my grace," PSALM 50. Second Part. C. M. (10, 11. 14,15.23.) Obedience is better than sacrifice. THUS saith the Lord, " The spacious fields "And flocks and herds are mine, " O'er all the cattie of the hills " I claim a right divine. 2 " I ask no sheep for sacrifice, " Nor bullocks burnt with fire ; u To hope and love, to pray and praises ^ Is all that I require. 3 " Invoke my name when trouble's near. "My hand shall set thee free ; " Then shall thy thankful lips declare u The honour due to me. t " The man that offers humble praise, <•' Declares my glory best ; " And those that tread my holy ways. * Shall my salvation taste." PSALRI 5C. 85 PSALM 50. Third Part. C. M. (1. 5. 3. 10. 21, 22.) The judgment of hypocrites. WHEN Christ to judgment shall descend. And saints surround their Lord, He calls the nations to attend, And hear his awful word. 1 u Not for the want of bullocks slain "Will I the world reprove; " Altars and rites, and forms arc vain ""Without the fire of love. 3 " And what have hypocrites to do "To bring their sacrifice ? (i They call my statutes just and true, «* But deal in theft and lies, i •' Could you expect to 'scape my sight, k< And sin without control ? iC But I shall bring your crimes to light. " With anguish in your soul." Consider, ye that slight the Lord, Before his wrath appear ; If once you fall beneath his sword, There's no deliverer there. PSALM 60. L. M. Hypocrisy exposed. rFUIE Lord, the Judge, his churches warn-, -*- Let hypocrites attend and fear, Who place their hopes in rites and forms, But make not faith nor love their care. 2 Vile wretches dare rehearse his name With lips of falsehood and deceit ; A friend or brother they defame, And sooth and flatter those they hate. > They watch to do their neighbours wrong. Yet dare to seek their Maker's face ; They take his covenant on their tongue, But break his laws, abuse his grace. 4 To heaven they lift their hands unclean. Defiled with lust, defiled with blood ; 86 PSALEE 50. By night they practise every sin, By day their mouths draw near to God. 4 And while hisjudgments long delay, They grow secure, and sin the more ; They think he sleeps as well as they, And put. far off the dreadful hour. 6 0 dreadful hour! when God draws near, And sets their crimes before their eyes ! His wrath their guilty souls shall tear, And no deliverer dare to rise. PSALM 50. To a new tune. The last judgment. ^fHE Lord, the sovereign, sends his summons1 X forth, Calls the south nations, and awakes the north : From east to west the sovereign orders spread. Through distant worlds and regions of the dead ; No more shall atheists mock his long delay ; His vengeance sleeps no more; behold the day ! I Behold the Judge descends ! his guards arc nigh ; Tempest and fire attend him down the sky. Heaven, earth, and hell draw near; let all things come To hear his justice, and the sinner's doom ; But gather first my saints, (the Judge com- mands) Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands. o Behold, my covenant stands for ever good, Sealed by the eternal sacrifice in blood, And signed with all their names, the Greekj the Jew, That paid the ancient worship or the new; There's no distinction here, prepare their thrones, And near me set my favourites and my sons, i J,- their almighty Saviour and their God, I am their judge j ye heavens proclaim abroad SrSALSE 50. 87 My just, eternal sentence, and declare Those awful truths that sinners dread to hear ; Sinners in Zion, tremble and retire ; I doom thee, painted hypocrite, to fire. 5 Not for the want of goats or bullocks slain Do I condemn thee; bulls and goats are vain Without the flame of love ; in vain the store Of brutal offerings that were mine before ; •Mine are the tamer beasts and savage breed, Flocks, herds, and fields, and forests where they feed. > If I were hungry would I ask thee food ? When did I thirsts, or taste the victim's blood ? fan I be flattered with thy cringing bows, Thy solemn chatterings, and fantastic vows? Are my eyes charmed thy vestments to behold. Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ? Uunthinldng wretch ! how couidst thou hope to please A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? While with my grace and statutes on thy tongue Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother wrong ; Jn vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends, Thieves and adulterers are thy chosen friends. Silent I waited with long-suffering love, But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove? And cherish such an impious thought within, That God, the righteous, would indulge thy sin ? Behold my terrors now; my thunders roll, Aqd thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul. Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ; Awake before this dreadful morning rise ; Change your vain thoughts, your sinful worts amend ; Fly to the Saviour, make the judge your friend; Lest, like a lion, his last vengeance tear Four trembling souls, and no deliverer nee 88 PSALM 50. PSALM 50. To the old proper tune. The last judgment. HP HE God of glory sends his summons forth. **" Calls the south nations, and awakes the north ; From east to west the sovereign orders spread. Though distant worlds and regions of the dead. The trumpets sounds, hell trembles, heaven re- joices; Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. .? No more shall atheists mock his long delay; His vengeance sleeps no more : hehold the day .' Behold the Judge descends ; his guards an. nigh, Tempest and fire attend him down the sky, "When God appears, all nature shall adore him ; While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him 3 Heaven, earth, and hell draw near; let all things come J To hear my justice and the sinner's doom ; v But gather first my saints (the Judge com mands,) 1 Bring them, ve angels, from their distant la^ds.^ Alien Christ returns, wake every cheerful pas- sion ; And shout, ye. saints, lie comes for your salvation \ l Behold my covenant stands for ever good, Scaled by the eternal sacrifice in blood, \nd signed with all their names ; the Greek, the Jew, ' That paid the ancient worship or the new.* There's no distinction here; join all your voices, Ytul raise your heads, ye saints, for heaven re- joices, [throne-. 5 lIIerc (saith the Lord) ye angels spread your * And near me seat my favourites and my sons ; Come, my redeemed, possess the joys prepared >gan, rtis your divine rewardV PSALXtg 50, 89 urns, wake ev'ry cheerful passion; shout, ye saints, he comes for your salvation. PAUSE THE FIRST. 6 •' I am the Saviour, T the Almighty God, • The sovereign Judge; ye heavens proclaim abroad 1 My just, eternal . and declare • Those awful truths that sinners dread to hear!' When God appears, ail nature shall adore him : While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. Lnd forth.thcu bold blasphemer, and profane, •• feel my wrath, nor call my threatening?, vain : : Thou hypocrite, once drest in saint's attire. • I doom thee, painted hypocrite, to fire."' Judgment proceeds, hell trembles, heaven re- joices: i your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices, fot for the want cS goats or bullocks slain • Do I condemn thee • bulls and goats are vain 'Without the flame of love ; in vain the store • Qf brutal offerings that were mine before.' rth is the Lord's : all nature shall adore him ; While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him I were hungry, would 1 ask thee food ? 'When did I thirst,or drink thy bullock's blood? ; Mine are the tamer beasts and savage breed. Flocks, herds, ai raid forests where they teed.' All is the Lord's, he r\:]-f- the wide creation ; Gives sinners \ e, and the saints salvation, 10 'Can I be flattered with thy cringing bows, ; Thy solemn chatterings, and fantastic vo ; Are mv eves charmed thy vestments to be- hold, 1 Glaring in gemj, and gay in woven gold V God is the judge of hearts : no fair disgui Can screen the guilty when his vengeance rises- jr 90 P3A2.m 50. PAUSE THE SECOND. 1 1 * Unthinking wretch ! how couldst thou hope to please 4 A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? 'While with my grace and statutes on thy tongue [wrong.' Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother Judgment proceeds, hell trembles, heaven re- joices ; [voices. Lift up your heads, ye vsaints, with cheerful 12 ' In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends ; ' Thieves and adulterers are thy chosen friends ; ; While the false flatterer at thy altar waits. * His hardened soul divine instruction hates." God is the judge of hearts, no fair disguises Can screen the guilty when his vengeance ri^s. 13 e Silent I waited with long-suffering love: 'But didst thou hope that 1 should ne'er re- prove ? * And cherish such an impious thought within, • That the All-Holy would indulge thy sin ? See, God appears, all nations join to adore him : Judgment proceeds, and sinners fall before him. 14 ' Behold my terrors now, my thunders roll, ' And thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul : ' Now like a lion shall my vengeance tear : Thy bleeding heart, and no deliverer near.' ■judgment concludes, hell trembles, heaven re- joices; [voices. Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful EPIPHONEMA. i J * Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ; 4 Awake before this dreadful morning rise ; - ( Jhange your vain thoughts, yoursinful work? amend. [friend. 1 • riy to the Saviour, make the Judge your| Then join, ye saints, wake every cheerful passion When Christ return-, he comes for vour Salvation J PSAIflMJSl. 91 PSALM 51. First Part. L A Tcnitent pleading for Pardon. SHOW pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive, Let a repenting rebel live ; Are not thy mercies large and free ? May not a sinner trust in thee I 2 My crimes, are great, but can't surpass The power and glory of thy grace ; Great God, thy nature hath no bound, So let thy pardoning love be found. 3 O wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean; Here on my heart the burden lies, And past offences pain mine eyes. 1 My lips with shame my sins confess, Against thy law, against thy grace ; Lord, should thy judgments grow severe, 1 am condemned, but thou art clear. 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath., I must pronounce thee just in death ; And if my soul were sent to hell, Thy righteous law approves it well. G Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovering round thy word, "Would light on some sweet promise there. Some sure support against despair. PSALM 51. Second Part. L, M. Original and actual sin confessed. LORD, I am vile, conceived in sin, And born unholy and unclean ; Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin grow up for death : Thy law demands a perfect heart; But we're defiled in every part. 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true > 92 PSALM O make me wise betimes to spy My danger and my remedy.] 4 Behold, I fail before thy face My only refuge is thy grace ; No outward forms can make me clean ; The leprosy lies deep within. ~> No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop-branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. •6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone Hath power sufficient to atone ; Thy blood can make me white as snow ; No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 7 While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace, Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease ; Lord, let me hear thy pardoning voice, And make my broken fieart rejoice. PSALM 51. Third Part. L. M. The backslider restored; or, Repentance and faith in the blood Christ. TIIOU that hear'st when sinners cry, Though all my crimes before thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their memory from thy book. Create my nature pure within, And form my soul averse to sin : Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide thy presence from my heart. I cannot live without thy light, Cast out and banished from thy sight ; Thine holy joys, my God, restore, And guard me, that I fall no more. Though I have grieved thy spirit. Lord, Thy help and comfort still allbrd, And let a wretch come near thy throne.. To plead the merits of thy Son. A broken heart, my God, my King. Is all the sacrifice I brinir ; S8ALE2 51. 9S The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken I •ul lies humbled in the dup*, >wns thy dreadful sentence just ; Look down, O Lord, with pity; _ eye, And save the soul condemned to die. Then will I teach the world thy ways: hall learn thy sovereign grace : I'll lead thorn to my Saviour's blood, H praise a pardoning God, 0 may thy love inspire my tongue ! . Salvation shall be all my song ; And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousness, PSALM 51. (3— 13.) First Part. C. L Original and actual sin confessed and pardoned. OR.D, I would spread my sore distress And guilt before thine eyes; Against thy laws, against thy grace, Mow high my crimes arise ! Shouldst thou condemn my soul to hell, And crush my flesh to dust, Heaven would approve thy vengeance well, And earth must own it just. I from the stock cf Adam came, Unholy and unclean : All my original is shame, And all my nature sin. Born in a world of guilt, 1 drew Contagion with my breath ; And as my days advanced, I grew A juster prey for death. Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my s< With thy forgiving love; ; O make my broken spirit whole, And bid my pains remove. Let not thy Spirit e'er depart, Nor drive me from thy face ; Create anew my vicious heart, And fill it with thy grace. 94 PSALM 51, 5& ' Then will 1 make thy mercy known Before the sons of men ;• Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again. PSALM 51. (14—17.) Second Part. ( Repentance and faith in the blood of < GOD of mercy, hear my call.. My load of guilt remove : Breakdown the separating wall • That bars me from thy love. 2 Give me the presence of thy grace Then my rejoicing tongue Shall speak aloud thy righteousness. And make thy praise my song. 3 No blood of goats nor heifers slain- For sin could e'er atone ; The death of Christ shall still remain Suffrcient arid alone. 4 A soul oppressed with sin's desert My God will ne'er despise : An humble groan, a broken heart Is our best sacrifice. PSALM 52. C. M. The disappointment of the wicked. WHY should the mighty make their boa?i And heavenly grace despise ? In their own arm they put their trust. And fill their mouth with lies. 2 But God in vengeance shall destroy. And drive them from his face ; No more shall they his church annoy. Nor find on earth a place. 3 But like a cultured olive grove, Dressed in immortal green, Thy children, blooming in thy love. Amid thy courts are seen. 1 On thine eternal grace, O Lord, Thy saints shall rest secure, And all who trust thy holy word Shall find salvation sure PSALM. 52. 53. 93 PSALM 52. L. M. The folly of self-dependence. I IV should the haughty hero boast His vengefui arm, his warlike host. While blood defiles his cruel hand, And desolation wastes the land ? [ejoys to hear the captive1* cry, The widow's groan, the orphan's sigh : And when the wearied sword would spare. His falsehood spreads the fatal snare. 3 He triumphs in the deeds of wrong, And arms with rage his impious tongue ; With pride proclaims his dreadful power, And bids the trembling world adore. 1 But God beholds, and with a frown Casts to the dust his honours down ; The righteous freed, their hopes recall. And hail the proud oppressor's fall. 5 How low the insulting tyrant lies, How dared the Eternal Power despise ; And vainly deemed, with enviousjoy, His arm almighty to destroy. We praise the Lord, who heard our cries. And sent salvation from the skies ; The saints, who saw our mournful days, ^hall join our grateful songs of praise. PSALM 53. (4—6.) C. M. ry and deliverance from persecution 4 RE all the foes of Zion fools ^Tml. Who thus destroy her saints ? Do they not know her Saviour rules, And pities her complaints ? 2 They shall be seized with sad surprise ; For God's avenging arm Shall crush the hand that dares arise, To do his children harm. 3 In vain the sons of Satan boast Of armies in array ; When God has first despised their host, They fall an easy prej 96 ^SAjUMZ 5&, ??* % O for a word from Ziorfs King, Her captives to restore! Thy joyful saints thy praise shall sing. . And Isiael weep no more. PSALM 54. C. M. EHOLD us, Lord, and let our cry Before thy throne ascend ; Cast thou on us a pitying eye, And still our lives defend. For slaughtering foes insult us round . Oppressive, proud, and vain, They cast thy temples to the ground. And all our rites profane. Yet thy forgiving grace we trust, And in thy power rejoice > Thine arm shall crush our foes to dusi Thy praise inspire our voice. Be thou with those whose friendly Ik Upheld us in distress ; Extend thy trutii through every land. And still thy people bless. PSALM 55. (11— S, 1G, 17, IS. 22.) C. M. Support for the afflicted End tempted s GOD, my refuge, hear my cries. Behold my flowing tears For earth and hell my hurt devise. And triumph in my fears, Their rage is levelled at my life. My soul with guilt they load, And iill my thoughts with inward strife To shake my hope in God. What inward pains my Ixeart-strings w I groan with every breath ; Horror and fear heset me round Amongst the shades of death. O were I like a feathered dove, And innocence had wings, I'd fly, and make a long remove From all those r^stlc^s Urines PSALM 55. Let me to some some wild desert go, And find a peaceful home, \\ here storms of malice never blow» Temptations never come. Vain hopes, and vain inventions all, To escape the rage of hell ! The mighty God, on whom I call. Can save me here as well. PAUSE. By morning light I'll seek his face, At noon repeat my cry : The night shall hear me ask his gracet Nor will he long deny. God shall preserve my soul from fear, Or shield me when afraid ; Ten thousand angels must appear If he command their aid. I cast my burdens on the Lord, The Lord sustains them all ; My courage rests upon his word. Thai saints shall never fall. ' 0 My highest hopes shall not be vain, My lips shall spread his praise ; While cruel and deceitful men Scarce* live out half their days. PSALM 55. (15, 1G, 17. 19. 22.) S. it ET sinners take their course, And choose the road of death; But in the worship of my God I "11 spend my daily breath. My thoughts address his throne, When morning brings the light; • seek his blessing every noon, And pay my vows at night. Thou wilt regard my cries, O my eternal God ! While sinners perish in surprise Beneath (bine augry rod. i 93 _ gSALM 56. 4 Because they dwell at ease, And no sad changes feel, They neither fear nor trust thy name. Nor learn to do thy will, 5 But I, with all my cares, Will lean upon the Lord ; I'll cast my burdens on his arm. And rest upon his word, 6 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love ; The ground on which their safety stands. No earthly power can move. PSALM 56. C. M. Deliverance from oppression and falsehood ; or, God's care oflifrpM pie, in answer to faith and prayer. OTHOU whose justice reigns on high, And makes the oppressor cease. Behold how envious sinners try To vex and break my peace. 8- The sons of violence and lies Join to devour me, Lord ; But as my hourly dangers rise. My refuge is thy word. 8 In God, most holy, just, and -true. 1 have reposed my trust ; Nor will I fear what.flesh can do. The offspring of the dust. 4 They wrest my words to mischief still Charge me with unknown faults ; For mischiefs all their counsels fill, And malice all their thoughts. 5 Shall they escape without thy frowi Must their devices stand ? O cast the haughty sinner down. And let him know thy hand ! PAUSE. id sees the sorrows of his &aints Their groans affect his ears; Thy mercy counts myjust comnV. : (< . rVnd numbers all inv tears. PSALM 57. 9* When to thy throne I raise my cry. Tlte wicked tear and llee : swift is prayer to reach the sky, So near is Go i to me. S In thee, most holy, just, and true. I have reposed my trust ; Nor will I fear what man can do. The offspring of the dust. ; Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord, Thou slialt receive my praise ; I'll sing how faithful is thy word ; How righteous all thy ways ! 10 Thou hast secured my soul from death, Oh set thy prisoner free, That heart, and hand, and life, and breath , .May be employed for thee. PSALM 57. L. M. Praise for protection ; grace and truth. MY God, in whom are all the springs Of boundless love and grace unknown.; Hide me beneath thy spreading wings, Till the dark cloud is overblown. 2 Up to the heavens I send my cry, The Lord will my desires perform ; lie sends his angel from the sky, And saves me from the threatening storm. i Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heavens where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell. 1 My heart is fixed ; my songs shall raise Immortal honours to thy name ; Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise. My tongue, the glory of my frame. 'j High o'er the earth his mercy reigns, And reaches to the utmost sky ; His truth to endless years remains, When lower worlds dissolve and die. S.00 PSALIW: 58. _ 0 Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heavens where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell. PSALM 58. As the 113th Psalm,. Warning to magistrates. J'UDGES, who rule the word by laws, Will ye despise the righteous cause, When vile oppression wastes the land - Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, And let rich sinners 'scape secure, While gold and greatness bribe your hand '2 Have ye forgot, or never knew, That God will judge the judges too ? High in heavens his justice reigns : Yet you invade the rights of God, And send your bold decrees abroad, To bind the conscience in your chain:-, 3 A poisoned arrow is your tongue, i he arrow sharp, the poison strong, And death attends where'er it wounds You hear no counsels, cries, or tears, , So the deaf adder stops her ears Against the power of charming sounds 4 Break out their teeth, eternal God, Those teeth of lions dyed in blood, And crush the serpents in the dust ; As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rise. Before the sweeping tempest flies, So let-their hopes and names be lost 0 The Almighty thunders from the sky. Their grandeur melts, their titles die,. As hills of snow dissolve and run, Or snails that perish in their slime, Or births that come before their time. Vain births that never see the sun. 6 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to saints afford; And all that hear shall join and say, PSAUNE 59.60. 101 • Sure there's a God that rules on high, 1 A God that hears his children cry, " And will their suflerings well repay." PSALM 59. S. M. Prayer for national deliverance. 17^ ROM foes that round us rise, O God of heaven defend, "Who brave the vengeance of the skic?\. And with thy saints contend. 2 Behold, from distant shores And desert wilds they come, Combine for blood their barbarous force . And through thy cities roam. 3 Beneath the silent shade Their secret plots they lay, Our peaceful walls by night invade,. And waste the helds by day. 4 And will the God of grace, Regardless of our pain, Permit secure that impious race To riot in their reign ! j In vain their secret guile, Or open force they prove ; His eye can pierce the deepest veil, His hand their strength remove. 0- Yet save them, Lord, from death, Lest we forget their doom ; But drive them with thine angry breath Through distant lands to roam. 7 Then shall our grateful voice Proclaim our guardian God; The nations round the earth rejoice, And sound the praise abroad. PSALM 60. C. M. Looking to God in the distress of war. LORD, thou hast scourged our guilty land-. Behold thy people mourn ; Shall vengeance ever guide thy hand. And mercv ne'er return? 302 PSA&M 61. 2 Beneath (lie terrors of thine eye, Earth's haughty towers decay ; Thy frowning mantle spreads the sky, And mortals melt away. 3 Our Zion trembles at thy stroke, And dreads thy lifted hand, O, heal the people thou hast broke. And save the sinking land. 4 Exalt thy banner in the field, For those that fear thy name ; From barbarous hosts our nation shick And put our foes to shame. 5 Attend our armies to the fight, And be their guardian God ; In vain shall numerous powers unite Against thy lifted rod. >"> Our troops beneath thy guiding hand. Shall gain a glad renown ; 'Tis God who makes the feeble stand. And treads the mighty down. PSALM 61. (1— 6.) S.M. Safety in God. WHEN overwhelmed with grief. My heart within me dies, Helpless and far from all relief, To heaven I lift mine eyes. 2 0 lead me to the rock That's high above my head, And make the covert of thy wings My shelter and my shade. S Within thy presence, Lord, For ever Til abide ; Thou art the tower of my defencer The refuge where 1 hide. 1 Thou givest me the lot Of those that fear thy name ; If endless life be their reward; I shall possess the same/ PSALM 62._6d. ^03 PSALM 02. (5—12.) L. M. ■••the creatures ; or, faith in divine grace and j V Bpift looks to God alone ; My ro<3< and refuge is his throne ; In all i»v ilai , in all my straits, ivly BOliron his solvation waits. 2 Trust li'.m.vc sain* in all your ways, Pour out yo\r hearts before his face ; \\ hen Uelpers^ail, and 'ocs invade, God is our all-ST)fficien.t aii, 3 False are the men of high de^ec, The baser sort arc Wnity ; Laid in the balance, both appear Light as a puflfof emp\y air. 4 Make not increasing golf, your trusi, Nor set your hearts on glituing dust ; Why will you grasp the Setting smoke And not believe what God Las spoke ? 5 Once has his awful voice declared, Once and again my cars have leard, . power jts his eternal due 'A lie must be feared and trusted too. G For sovereign power reigns not a!o^ . Grace is a partner of the throne : Thy grace and justice* mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward. PSALM G3. (1, 2. 5. 3, 4.) First Pari. C. M. : >rmng of the Lord 's day, ARLY, my God, without delay. . 1 haste to'seck thy face : My thirsty spirit faints away, Without thy cheering grace. So pilgrims on the scorching sand. Beneath a burning sky, Long for a cooling stream at hand, A ad they must drink or die. en thy glory and thy power Through all thy temple shine ; I •od.'repeat that heavenly hour. t vision so divine, E 104 PSA&M 63. Not all the blessings of a feast Can please my soul so well, As when thy richer grace I taste. And in thy presence dwell. Not life itself, with all its jowl Can my best passions mc*e> Or raise so high my chee^l voi'<-' • As thy forgiving lov» Thus till my last cn)iring clr/ I'll bless my 0>d and Iv'ng ; Thus will I lif>my hands to pray, And tune my lips to *ng. PSALM 63. (G. 10.) Second Part. C. Ai Midnight thrtights recollected. rvVAS in the washes of the night I thought up*n thy power, 1 kept thy lovely face in sight Amidst the darkest hour. My flesh lay jesting on my bed, My soul a-ose on high ; My God, rry life, my hope, I said. Bring tty salvation nigh. My spine labours up thine hi!], And climbs the heavenly road : But thy right hand upholds me still, WhJe 1 pursue my God. Thy mercy stretches o'er my head Tha shadow of thy wings ; My h^art rejoices in thine aid, My tongue awakes and sings* But .he destroyers of my peace. Shall fret and rage in vain ; The (emptor shall for ever cease, And all my sins be slain. Thy sword shall give my foes to death*. And send them down to dwell in Ihc dark caverns of the earth, Or jn Ihc deeps of hell. PSAUH 53, 105 PSALM G3. L. M. iging afVr God ; cr, Mw love of God beucr iiran life. GREAT God, indulge my humble clainj. Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; The glories that compose thy name Stand all engaged to make me blest. I Thou c^reat and [rood, thou just and wise, Thou art my father and my God ; And 1 am thine by sacred ties, Thy son, thy servant, bought with blooo. I With heart and eyes, and lifted hand-, For thee I long, to thee I look, As travellers, in thirsty lands, Pant for the cooling water brook. 4 With early feet I love to appear Among thy saints, and seek thy fac« ( )it have I seen thy glory there, And felt the power of sovereign grace. i Not fruits, nor wines that tempt our taste. No pleasures that to sense belong, ( 'ould make me so divinely blest, 4 h raise so high my cheerful song, E My Life itself, without thy love, No taste or pleasure could afford ; Twould but a tiresome burden pro* If I were banished from the Lord, 7 Amidst the wakeful hours of night. When busy cares afflict my bead, One thought of thee gives new delight, And adds refreshment to my bed. 5 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While I have breath to pray or praise ; This work shall make my heart rejoi \nd bless the remnant of my day-. PSALM G3. S. M. Seeking God. Y God, permit my tongue This joy, to call thee mine ; 100 3>SAX.M 6«. And lei my early cries prevail To taste thy love divine. 2 My thirsty fainting soul Thy mercy does implore ; Not travellers in desert lands Can pant for water more. 3 Within thy churches, Lord, I long to find my place ; Thy power and glory to behold, And feel thy quickening grace.. 1 For life without thy love No relish can afford ; No joy can be compared with this To serve and please the Lord. ■i) To thee I'll lift my hands, And praise thee while 1 live ; Not the rich dainties of a feast Such food or pleasure give. 6 In wakeful hours of night, I call my God to mind ; 1 think how wise thy counsels are. AnCi all thy dealings kind. 7 Since thou hast been my help, To thee my spirit flies, And on thy Watchful providence My cheerful hope relies. ;'. The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my father leads, And he supports my steps. PSALM 64. L. M. GREAT God, attend to my complain!, Nor let my drooping spirit faint : When foes in secret spread the snare. Let my salvation be thy care. 2 Shield me without, and piard within. From treacherous foes and deadly sin : May envy, lust, and pride depart, -Ipd heavenly grace expand my heart PSALU 65. 107 j justice and thypower display Atfd^catter for thy foes away ; While !:- ifiona learn thy word, And saints triumphant bless the Lord, en shall tir- church exalt her voice. And all that lovt. thy name rejoice ; ipj roachp%ine awfftl throne, Vi.il plead the merits oi thy Son. LLM 65. (1—5.) Fir.t Part. L. M. Tublic prayer and prav. THE praise of Z:oi» waits for thee, My God : and praise becomes thy house ; There shall thy saints thy glory see, And there perform their public vows. : ( ) thou, whose mercy bends the skies. To save when humble sinners pray; All lands to thee shall lift tiieir e And every yielding heart obey. aicst my v. ill my sirs prevail, But grace shall purge away the stain : The blood of Christ will never fail To wash my garments white again. I Blest is the man whom thou shalt choose. And give him kind access to thee : Give him a place within thy house, To taste thy love divinely free. PAUSE. 0 Let Babel fear when Zion prays : Babel prepare for long distress, When Zioivs God himself arrays. In terror and in righteousness. »j With dreadful glory God fulfils What his afflicted saints request : And with almighty wrath reveals His love to give his churches rest. 7 Then shall the flocking nations run To Zion's hill, and own their Lord ; The rising and the setting sun Shall sec the Saviour's name adored. 108 PSALM 65. PSALM G"5. (5—13.) Second Part. L. M. Divine prervidence in air, earth, and sea; or, the G oil jl nature and grace. F^niJE God of our salvation hears JL The groans of Zion mixt w^h tears ; Yet when he comes with ki«d designs. Through all the way his terror shines. 2 On him the race of man depends, Far as the earth's remotest ends, Where the Creator's name is known By Nature1^ feeble light alone. 3 Sailors, that travel o'er the flood, Address their frighted souls to God, When tempests rage, and billows roar At dreadful distance from the shore. 4 He bids the noisy tempest cease : He calms the raging crowd to peace, When a tumultuous nation raves Wild as the winds, and loud as wave,-. 5 Whole kingdoms* shaken by the storm. He settles in a peaceful form ; Tvlountains, established by his hand, Firm on their old foundations stand. 0 Behold his ensigns sweep the sky, New comets blaze, and lightnings fly ;. The heathen lands, with swift surprise. From the bright horrors turn their eyes,. 7 At his command the morning ray Smiles in the east, and leads the day ; He guides the sun's declining wheels Over the tops of western hills. 8 Seasons and times obey his voice ; The evening and the morn rejoice To sec the earth made soft with showers, Laden with fruit and drest in flowers, 0 'Tis from his watery stores on hi<*h He gives the thirsty ground supply ; He walks upon the clouds, and thence Doth his enriching drops dispense.. PSALM 65, 109 10 The desert grows a fruitful field, .Abundant fruit the valleys yield ; The valleys shout with cheerful voice, And neighbouring hills repeat their joys. i 1 The pastures smile in green array, There lambs and larger cattle play ; The larger caitle and the lamb, Each in his language speaks thy name. 12 Thy works pronounce thy power divin< O'er every field thy dories shine ; Through every month thy gifts appear : Great God, thy goodness crowns the year ! PSALM 65. First Part. C. M. A prayer-hearing God, and the gentiles called. ]JKAISE waits in Zion, Lord, for thee There shall our vows be paid ; Thou hast an ear when sinners pray. All flesh shall seek thine aid. Lord, our iniquities prevail, But pardoning grace is thine, And thou wilt grant us power and skill To conquer every sin. Blest are the men whom thou wilt choos* To bring them near thy face, Give them a dwelling in thine house, To feast upon thy ^race. In answering what thy church requesi - Thy truth and terror shine, And works of dreadful righteousness Fulfil thy kind design. Thus shall the wondering nations see The Lord is good and just ; And/distant islands fly to thee, And make thy name their trust. They dread thy glittering tokens, Lord, When signs in heaven appear ; But they shall learn thy holy word. And love as well as fear. aio rSALM 65. PSALM 65. Second Part. C. M. he providence of God in air, earth, and sea ; or, the blessing! of rain. IS by thy strength the mountains stand, God of eternal power ; The sea grows calm at thy command. And tempests cease to roar. J Thy morning light and evening shade Successive comforts bring ; Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad, Thy flowers adorn the spring. 3 Seasons and times, and moons, and hours. Heaven, earth, and air are thine ; When clouds distil in fruitful showers, The author is divine. 4 Those wandering cisterns in the sky Borne by the winds around, Whose watery treasures well supply The furrows of the ground. 6 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, And ranks of corn appear ; Thy ways abound with blessings still. Thy goodness crowns the year. PSALM 65. Third Part. C. M The blessings of the spring ; or, God gives rain . A psalm for the husbandman. GOOD is the Lord, the heavenly King. Who makes the earth his care : Visits the pastures every spring, And bids the grass appear. :i The clouds like rivers raised on high. Pour out at his command Their watery blessings from the sky To cheer the thirsty land. 3 The softened ridges of the field Permit the corn to spring ; The valleys rich provision yield. And the poor labourers sing. PSAIiM 66. Ill ' The little hill? on every sidO Rejoice at falling showers ; The ; . dressed in beauteous pride, rerfame the air with flowers. 5 The barren clods, refreshed with rain. Promise a joyful erop; The parched grounds look green again. And raise the reaper's hope. The \ ai rotis months thy goodness crown-. IIow bounteous are thy ways ! The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs. And - ds shout thy praise, PSALM 66. First Part. C. M. ruing power and goodness] or, our grace trfed by affliction SING, all the nations, to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise ; With melody of sound -record honours and jour joys. S ' to the power that formed the sk\ - •• IIow terrible art thou ! t: Sinners before thy presence, fly, "Or at thy feet they bow/' 3 [Come sec the wonders of our God. IIow glorious are his w Moses1 hand he put theroJ, And clave the frighted seas. made the ebbing channel dry. While Israel passed the flood : There did the church begin their joy, And triumph in their God.] 5 He rules by his resistless might : "Will rebel mortals dare Provoke the Eternal to the fight. And tempt that dreadful war .' 3 Oh bless our God, and never cease : Ye saints^ fulfil his praise ; He keeps our life, maintains our peace- \nd guides our doubtful way-. 112 PSA&M 65, €fr. 7 Lord, thou hast proved our suffering souls, « To make our graces shine ; So silyer bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. 3 Through watery deeps and fiery ways, We march at thy command, Led to possess the promised place By thine unerring hand. PSALM 6G. (13— 20.) Second Part. C\ M. Traise to God for hearing prayer. OW shall my solemn vows be paid To that almighty power That heard the low requests I made In my distressful hour. 2 My lips and cheerful heart prepare To make his mercies known ; Come, ye that fear my God, and hear The wonders he has done, i When on my head huge sorrows fellfc I sought the heavenly aid ; He saved my sinking soul from hell. And death's eternal shade. \ If sin lay covered in my heart, While prayer employed my tongue ; The Lord had shown me no regard, J^or I his praises sung. 5 But God (his name be ever blest) Has set my spirit free : Nor turned from him my poor revues;, Nor turned his heart from me. PSALM 67. C. M. The nation's prosperity, and the church's increase CI H1NE, mighty God, on Zion shine, k_y With beams of heavenly grace; Reveal thy power through all our coasts And show thy smiling face. 2 [Amidst our realm, exalted high, Do thou our -'lory stand. PSALZ& 63. 113 And like a wall of guardian (ire Surround the favourite land. 5 W hen shall thy name from shore to shop- Sound all the earth abroad, \nd distant nations know and lo Their Saviour and their God I t Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands, Sing loud with solemn voice : Let every tongue exalt his praise, And every heart rejoice. 6 He, the great Lord, the sovereign jud 'Ihat sits enthroned above, In wisdom rules the worlds he made. And bids them taste his love. • Earth shall obey his high command, And yield a full increase ; Our Go^ will crown his chosen land With h'citfulncss and peace. 7 God, the Rcat. L. J». Christ's ascension, and the gift of tV W-™x- LORD, w hen thou didst asc/dd on high, T en thousand angels filled the sky ; Those heavenly guards ap*»nd thee wait, Like chariots that attend % state. 2 Not Sinai's mountain-cm^ appear .More glorious wher*hc Lord was there : While he pronouW^l his dreadful law. And struck the rfiosen tribes with awe. > How bright tty triumph none can tell, When the rebellious powers of hell, That thousand souls had captive made, Were anVn chains, like captives, led. i Raised *y his Father to the throne, I Ic se*t his promised Spirit down, Witt gifts and grace for rebel men, Tint God might dwell on earth again. PSALM 6S. Third Part. L. M. (10. 9.20,21,22.) f raise for temporal blessings; or, common and special mercie*v WE bless the Lord, the just, the good, Who fills our hearts with heavenly food PSALM 69. 115 Who pcurs hi- blessings from the ^ies, Vnd loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground : He bids the clouds, with plenteous rain. Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death ; Safety and health to God belong; lie heals the weak, and guards the strong, \ He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love ; But the wide difference that remains Is endless joy, or endless pains. 9 The Lord that bruised the serpent's head. On all the serpent's seed shall tread : The stubborn sinner's hope confound, And smite them with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise, From the deep earth or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above ; There shall they taste his special love. PSALM 69. (1 — 14.) First Part. C. M. The sufferings of Christ for our salvation. 8 AVE me, 0 God, the swelling floods " Break in upon my soul ; M I sink, and sorrows o'er my head u Like mighty waters roll. 2 " I cry till all my voice be gone, " In tears I waste the day •, '•' My God, behold my longing eyes, " And shorten thy delay. 3 " They hate my soul without a cause, " And still their number grows ■ More than the hairs about my head. " And mighty are my foes. 1 " Twas then I paid the dreadful debt " That man could never pay, ;- And gave those honours to thy law Which sinners took awnv/' 116 PSALXtfE 69. 0 Thus in the great Messiah's name, The royal prophet mourns ; Thus lie awakes our hearts to grief, And gives us joy by turns. 6 i; Now shall the saints rejoice and find " Salvation in thy name, " For I have borne their heavy load " Of sorrow, pain, and shame. 7 " Grief, like a garment clothed me round " And sackcloth was my dress, " While I procured for naked souls " A robe of righteousness. S " Amongst my brethren and the Jews " I like a stranger stood, "And bore their vile reproach, to bring " The Gentiles near to God. J) « I came in sinful mortals1 stead, "To do my Father's will: " Yet when I cleansed my Father's hous< " They scandalized my zeal. 10 " My fastings and my holy gleans " Were made the drunkard's song •, "But God, from his celestial throne, " Heard my complaining tongue. 1 1 " He saved me from the dreadful deep " Where fears beset me round ; " He raised and fixed my sinking feet " On well established ground. 12 "'Twas in a most' accepted hour, " My prayer arose on high, " And for my sake my God shall hear " The dying sinner's cry." PSALM 69. Second Part. CM. The passion and exaltation of Christ. NOWr let our lips, with holy fear And mournful pleasure, sino* The sufferings of our great High Priest. The sorrows of our King. •2 He sinks in floods of deep distress : How hish the waters rise ! PSALSfi 69. H* ilc to his heavenly Father's car lie send? perpetual cries. •; Hear me, 0 Lord, and save thy Son, •; Nor hide thy shining face ; •• Why should thy favourite look like one o{ thy grace ? •• With rage they persecute the man " That groans beneath thy wound, k- While for a sacrifice I pour " My life upon the ground. •; They tread my honour to the dust, •• And laugh when 1 complain ; - Their sharp, insulting slanders, add " Fresh anguish to my pain. ;i All my reproach is known to thee, " The scandal and the sname ; •• Reproach has broke v% bleeding heart " And lies defile my name. ;- 1 looked for pity, but in vain ; • My kindred are my grief; •• 1 ask my friends for comfort round: •• But meet with no relief. ■• With vinegar they mock my thirst, " They give me gall for food ; •• And sporting with my dying groans. " They triumph in my blood. {j - Shine into my distressed soul, 14 Let thy compassion save ; "'• And though my flesh sink down to death. " Redeem it from the grave. 10 " I shall arise to praise thy name, "Shall reign in wrlds unknown ; " And thy salvation, O my God, 41 Shall seat me on thy throne.'" PSALM 69, Third Part. C. M. Chriit'3 obedience and death ; or, God glorified and sinners saved FATHER, I sing thy wondrous grace, I bless mv Saviour's name ; 118 PSAI.M 69. He bought salvation lor the poor, And bore the sinner's shame. . 2 His deep distress has raised us high, His duty and his zeal Fulfilled the law which mortals broke. And finished all thy will. 3 His dying groans, his living songs, Shall better please my God,' Than harp or trumpet's solemn sound. Than goat's or bullock's blood. 4 This shall his humble followers see, And s [His friends forsook, his followers fled, While foes and arms surround hh head ; They curse him with a slanderous tongue, And the false judge maintains the wrong.] G His life they load with hate/ul lies, And charge his lips with biasp-'iemies : They naif him to the shuneAil tree ; There hung the man that -iied for me. 7 But God beheld, and frjm his throne Marks oui the men t^at hate his Son ; The hand that raised him from the dead Shall pour the vengeance on their head; PSALM 70. C. M. Protection against personal enemies. IN haste, 0 God, attend my call. Nor heai mv cries in vain: 120 PSAUft 71. Oh let thy speed prevent my fall, And still my hope sustain. 2 When foes insidious wound my name, A ud tempt my soul astray, Then let them fall, with lasting shame, To their own p lots a pre 3 While all that love thy name rejoice, And glory in thy word, In thy salvation raise their voice, And magnify the Lord. 4 0 thou my help in time of need. Behold my sore dismay ; In pity hasten to my aid, Nor let thy grace delay. PSALM 71. (5—9) First Part. C. ft The aged saint's reflection and hope. MY God, my everlasting hope, I live upon thy truth ; Thine hands have held my chidhoou up. And strengthened all my youth. 2 My flesh was fashioned by thy power. With all these limbs of mine ; And from my mother's painful hour, I've been entirely thine. 3 Still has my life new wonders seen Repeated every year ; Behold, my days that yet remain, I trust \hem to thy care. 4 Cast me notofi when strength declines When hoarj hairs arise," And round me M thy glory shine. Whene'er thy servant dies'. 5 Then in the history *f my a«e, When men review soy foyg, They'll read thy love in every page. ' In every line thy praise, PSALM 71. Second Part. Q. M. Christ ourstrenr-lh and righteousne.^ Y/|Y Saviour, my almighty friend. LtJ. when i begin thy praise, PSALIiI 71. 125 Where will the growing numbers cud, The numbers of thy grace ? 3 Thou art my everlasting trust. Thy goodness I adore ; And since I knew thy graces fir-. I spake thy glories more. • My feet shall travel all the length Of the celestial road, And march, with courage in thy strength. To see my Father, God. \ "When I am filled with sore distress For some surprising sin, ITi plead thy perfect righteousn And mention none but thine. r> How will my lips rejoice to tell The victories of my King! 31 y soul, redeemed from sin and hell, Shall thy salvation sing, [My tongue shall all the day proclaim My Saviour and my God ; His death has brought my foes to shame, And saved me by his blood. 7 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ; With this delightful song I'll entertain the darkest hours, Isor think the season long.] PSALM 71. (17—21 ) Third Part. C. M. The aged christian's prayer and sons ; or, old age, death, and tlK- resurrection. GOD of my childhood and my youth, The guide of all my days, 1 have declared thy heavenly truth, And told thy wondrous ways. 2 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs, And leave my fainting heart ? Who shall sustain my sinking years If God, my strength, depart ? ? Let me thy power and truth proclaim Before the ri=in°; np;e, h 122 SCALES 72. And leave a savour of thy name, When I shall quit the stage. 4 The land of silence and of death Attends my next remove ; O may these poor remains of breafl. Teach the wide world thy love ! PAUSE. 5 Thy righteousness is deep and high Unsearchable thy deeds ; Thy glory spreads beyond the sky, And all my praise exceeds. G Oft have I heard thy threatening? rpai , And oil endured the grief ; But when thy hand has prest me sore Thy grace was my relief. 7 By long experience have I known Thy sovereign power to save ; At thy command 1 venture down Securely to the grave. 8 When I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care ; These withered limbs with thee I trust, To raise them strong and fair. PSALM' 72. First Part. L. M. The kingdoai of Christ. GREAT God, whosp universal sway The known and unknown worlds obe Nov/ give the kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power, exalt his throne. '.1 Thy sceptre well becomes his hands, All heaven submits to his commands'; His justice shall avenge the poor, And pride and rage prevail no more. j Yv'ith power he vindicates the just, And treads the oppressor in the dust ; J lis worship and his fear shall last, Till hours, and years, and time be past. As rain on meadows newly mown, So shall he send his influence down : PS^^M 71. 123 - grace on fainting souls distil?, f .ike heavenly dew on thirsty hills, . The heathen hinds that lie beneath The shades of overspreading death, Revive a! his first d.ivrning light, Arid deserts blossom at the sight. J The saints shall flourish in his days. Drcst in the robes of joy and praise : Peace, like a river from his throne, ill flow to nations yet unknown. PSALM 72. Second Part. I- M, •;s kir.'ructp r.mona tlie gentiles. JESUS shail rc'-.-n where'er the sun Docs his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore. Till moon shall wax and wane no more, 2 [Behold the nations with their kings; There Europe her best tribute brings : From north to south the princes meet. To pay their homage at his feet. ■ There Persia, glorious to behold, Vnd Inaia shines in eastern gold ; While western empires own their Lord, And savage tribes attend his word.] - For him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown his head ; His name like sweet perfume shall rise "With every morning sacrifice. "< People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song ; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 3 Blessings abound where'er he reigns. The joyful prisoner bursts his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are blest. Where he displays his healing power, Death and the curse are known no more, In him the tribes of Adam boast Mere blessines than their father lost 124 PSALM 73. 3 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honours to our King : Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. PSALM 73. First Part. C. M. Afflicted saints happy, and prosperous sinners cursed. %TTOVV Pm convinced the Lord is kind . i^l To men of heart sincere ; Yet once my foolish thoughts repined , And bordered on despair. S I grieved to see the wicked thrive, And spoke with angry breath, ; How pleasant and profane they live I 4i How peaceful is their death ! 3 '-' With well fed flesh and haughty eyes u They lay their fears to sleep ; k; Against the heavens their slanders rise, " While saints in silence weep. 4 " In vain I lift my hands to pray, " And cleanse my heart in vain : " For I am chastened all the day, i' The night renews my pain.1' 5 Yet while my tongue indulged complaints. 1 fet my heart reprove ; C1 Sure I shall thus offend thy saints, " And grieve the men I love." H But still I found my doubts too hard. The conflict too severe ; Till I retired to search thy word, And learn thy secrets there. 7 There, as in some prophetic glass, I saw the sinner sit High mounted on a slippery place Beside a fiery pit. 8 I heard the wretch profanely boast. Till at thy frown he fell ; His honours in a dream were lost, And he awakes in hell. 3 Lord, what an envious fool I was I How like a thoughtless beast \ PSALM 73. 125 Thus to suspect thy promised grace, x\nd think the wicked blest. 10 Yet I was kept from full despair, Upheld by power unknown ; That blessed hand that broke the snare Shall guide me to thy throne. PSALM 73. (-23—28.) Second Part. C. M. God our portion here and hereafter. GOD my supporter and my hope, My help for ever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up When sinking in despair. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet Through life's bewildered race ; Thine hand conduct me near thy seat, To dwell before thy face. J Were I in heaven without my God, 'Twould be no joy to me ; And whilst this earth is my abode, I long for none but thee. 4 What if the springs of life were broke And flesh and heart should faint, Gcd is my soul's eternal rock, The strength of every saint. 5 Behold the sinners that remove Far from thy presence die ; Not all the idol gods they love Can save them when they cry. 6 But to draw near to thee, my God, Shall be my sweet employ ; My tongue shall sound thy works abroad; • And tell the world my joy. PSALM 73. (2,, 3, 6, 17—20.) L. M. The prosperity of sinners cursed. LORD, what a thoughtless wretch was 3f, To mourn, and murmur, and repine. To see the wicked placed on high, In pride and robes of honour shine ! 2 But, oh! their end, their dreadful end ': Thy sanctuary taught me so : 12fr PSALM 73. ■ On slippery rocks 1 see them stand, And fiery billows roll below. I Now let them boast bow tall they rise, I'll never envy them again: There they may stand with haughty eye?, Till they plunge deep in endless pain. 4 Their fancied joys how fast they flee ! Like dreams as fleeting and as vain : Their songs of softest harmony , Are but a prelude to their pain. > Now I esteem their mirth and wine Too dear to purchase with my blood; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine. My life, my portion, and my God. PS ,*LM73. S M. The mystery of providence unfolded. URE there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain ; Though men of vice may boast aloud. And men of grace complain. 1 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools with scornful eyes. In robes of honour shine. ) [Pampered with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas. , And grows without their care. L Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure, Through ail their life oppression reigQS, And racks the humble poor. > Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God : Their malice blasts the good man's name. And spreads their lies abroad. I But I with flowing tcais, Indulged my doubts to rise : PSA3CM 74. 227 • Is there a God that sees or hears « The things below the skies ?"] 7 The tumult of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. S Thy word with light and power fed my mistake amend ; I viewed the sinners' life before. 13 ut here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go ! And oh ! that dreadful, fiery deep, That waits their fall below ! 0 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine ; I call my God my portion now, ad all my powers are thine. PSALM 74. C. M. T:. rbarch pleading with God under sore pec WILL God for ever cast us oil? His wrath for ever smoke Against the people of his love, [lis little chosen flock? 2 Think of the tnbes so dearly bough: With their Redeemers blood ; Nor let thy Zion be forgot, Where once thy glory stood, j Lift up thy (cet and march in hasi .. id our ruin calls; See what a wide and fearful waste Is made within thy walls. 4 Where once thy churches prayed and sa Thy oes profanely rage ; Amid" thy gates their ensigns hang, And there their hosts engage, .j How are the seats of worship broke ; They tear the buildings down, And he that deals the heaviest stroke ;ures the chief renown. 128 PSALM 74L 6 With flames they threaten to destroy Thy children in their rest: " Come let us burn at once," they cry. " The temple and the priest." 7 And still to heighten our distress, Thy presence is withdrawn ; Thy wonted signs of power and grace, Thy power and grace are gone. 3 No prophet speaks to calm our grief, But all in silence mourn ; Nor know the times of our relief, The hour of thy return. PAUSE. 9 How long, eternal God, how long Shall men of pride blaspheme r Shall saints be made their endless sorfg, And bear immortal shame ? 10 Canst thou for ever sit and hear Thine holy name profaned 1 And still thy jealousy forbear, And still withhold thine hand ? 1 1 What strange deliverance hast thou sho\yn In ages long before ! And now no other God we own, No other God adore. 1 2 Thou didst divide the raging sea By thy resistless might, To make thy tribes a wondrous way, . And then secure their flight. 13 Is not the world of nature thine. The darkness and the day ? Didst thou not bid the morning shine,. And mark the sun his way ? 14 Hath not thy power formed every coast. And set the earth its bounds, With summer's heat and winter's frost.., Jn their perpetual rounds I 15 And shall the sons of earth and du-; That sacred powerWaspbeme ? TSALm 75. 129 Will not thy hand, that formed them first. Avenge thine injured name ? 10 Think on the covenant thou hast made.. And all thy words of love : Nor let the birds of prey invade And vex thy trembling dove. 17 Our foes will triumph in our blood. And make our hope their jest ; Plead thine own cause, Almighty God, And give thy children rest. PSALM 75. L. M. Praise to God for the return of peace. TO thee, most high and holy God, To thee our thankful hearts we rai.se ; Thy works declare thy'name abroad, Thy wondrous works demand our praise-. 2 To slavery doomed, thy chosen sons Beheld their foes triumphant rise ; And sore opprest by earthly thrones, They sought the sovereign of the skies. 3 'Twas then, great God, with equal power \ Arose thy vengeance and thy grace, To scourge their legions from the shore, And save the remnant of thy race. 1 Thy hand that formed the restless maiD-. And reared the mountain's awful head, Bade raging seas their course restrain. And deserts wilds receive their dead. Such wonders never come by chance. Nor can the winds such blessings blow v v"Tis God, the Judge, doth one advance. 'Tis God that lays another iow. Let haughty tyrants sink their pride: 2Sor lift so high their scornful head ; But lay their impious thoughts aside, And own the empire Godtiath mao1' *, 13D PSAMff 76. PSALM 7G. C. M. Israel Sifted, and the Assyrians destroyed: or, Codla vensoar.tu" against his enemies proceeds f'roin his ehurOh. IN Judah God of old was known : His name in Israel great ; In Salem stood his holy throne. And Zion was his seat. *6 Among the praises of his saints, His dwelling there he chose ; There he received their just complaints Against their haughty foes. 3 From Zion went his dreadful word. And broke that threatening spear ; The bow, the arrows, and the sword, And crushed the Assyrian War. 4 What are the earth's wide kingdoms cist But mighty hills of prey ? The hill on which Jehovah dwells Is glorious more than they. 5 'Twas Zion's King that stopped the breath Of captains and their bands ; The men of might sleep fast in death. That quells their warlike hands. 6 At thy rebuke, O Jacob's God, Both horse and chariot fell ! Who knows the terrors of thy rod I Thy vengeance who can toil I 7 What power can stand before thy sight When once thy wrath appears I When heaven shines ronnd with dreadful li The c^rth adores and fears. 8 When God, in his own sovereign ways. Comes down to save the opprest, The wrath of man shall work his pra: And he'll restrain the rest. •J [Vows to the Lord and tribute bring Yc princes fear his frown : 3 lis terrors shake the proudest king. And smite his armies down. PSALM 77. ,131 id The thunder of his sharp rebuke Our haughty foes shall feel ; For Jacob's God hath not forsook, Bat dwells in Zion still. PSALM 77. First Part. C. 31 ncholy assaulting, and hope prevailing. JTHO God I cried with mournful voice JL I sought his gracious ear, In the sad hour when trouble rose, And filled my heart with fear. B Sad were my clay;', and dark my nights, Mysoul refused relief; I thought on God the just and wi But thoughts increased my grief. J Still I complained, and still opprest, My heart began to break ; Mj God, thy wrath forbade my rest. And kept my eyes awake. 1 My overwhelming scitows grew Till I could speak no more ; Then I within myself withdrew, And called thy judgments o'er. I called back years and ancient ti:- When I beheld thy face ; My spirit searched for secret crimes That might withhold thy grace. I called thy mercies to my mind, Which I enjoyed before ; And will the Lord no more be kind • His face appear no more ? ? Will he for ever cast me off? * His promise ever fail ? Has he forgot his tender love ? Shall anger still prevail ? ) But 1 forbid this hopeless thought, « This dark, despairing frame^ Remembering what thy hand hath wroughi & Thy hand is still the same. ) I'll think again of all thy ways, And talk thy wonders o'er, 132 JPSAX.3MC 77. Thy wonders of recovering grace, When flesh could hope no more. 10 Grace dwelt with Justice on the throne : And men that love thy word, Have in thy sanctuary known The counsels of the Lord. PSALM 77. Second Part. C. 3VI. Comfort derived from ancient providence ; or, Israel delivered fr< Egypt, and brought to Canaan. HOW awful is thy chastening rod ! (May thy own children say) " The great, the wise, the dread! j1 God !' " How holy is his way !" 2 I'll meditate his works of old, Who reigns in heaven above, I'll hear his ancient wonders told. And learn to trust his love. ?3 He saw the house of Joseph lie With Egypt's yoke opprest ; Long he delayed to hear their cry , Nor gave his people rest. i The sons of pious Jacob semed Abandoned to their foes ; But his almighty arm redeemed The nation whom he chose. 5 From slavish chains he sets them fret They follow where he calls ; He bade them venture through the sea: And made the waves their walls. G The waters saw thee, mighty God, The waters saw thee come; Backward they fled, and frighted stood. To make thine armies room. 7 Strange was thy journey through the scar Thy footsteps, Lord, unknown ; ^k Terrors attend the wondrous way An That brings thy mercies down. S [Thy voice, with terror in the sound, Through clouds and darkness broke j PSALM 78. 133T All heaven in lightning shone around, And earth with thunder shook. Thine arrows through the skies were hurled, How glorious is the Lord ! Surprise and trembling seized the world. And all his saints adored. 0 He gave them water from the rock ; And safe, by Moses' hand, Through a dry desert led his flock, To Canaan's promised land.] PSALM 78. First Part. C. M. Providence of God recorded ; or, pious education, and instrw . l:en. LET children hear the mighty deeds Which God penbrmed of old ; Which in our younger years we saw. And which our fathers told. He bids us make his glories known. His works of power and grace : And we'll convey his wonders down Through every rising race. Our lips shall tell them to our son- . And they again to theirs, That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. Thus shall they learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget his work-. But practice his commands. • PSALM 78. Second Part. CM. • sra-:vi rebellion and punishment ; or, the iins sad chastisement ' God's people. )H what a stiff, rebellious house, Was Jacob's ancient race ! False to their own most solemn vows, And to their Maker's grace. They broke the covenant of his love. And did his laws despise ; Forgot the works he wrought to prove His power before their eyes. 134 ESAIrM 73. ■3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light From his avenging hand : What dreadful tokens of his might Spread o^cr the stubborn land ! 4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea, And marched with safety through, "Willi watery walls to guard their way, Till they had 'scaped the foe. 6 A wondrous pillar marked (he road. Composed of shade and light; By day it proved a sheltering cloud, A leading fire by night, G He from the rock their thirst supplied ; The gushing waters flowed, And ran in rivers by their side, Along the desert road. 7 Yet they provoked the Lord most high And dared distrust his hand ; " Can he with bread our hosts supply. "Amidst this barren land?" •3 The Lord with indignation heard, And caused his wrath to ilarne : , His terrors ever stand prepared To vindicate his name. PSALM 78. Third Part. C. jI. Tjie punishment of luxury and intemperance 5 or, chastisement a salvation WHEN Israel sinned the Lord reproved. And filled their hearts with dread ; Yet he forgave the men he loved, 'And sent them heavenly bread. > fie fed them with a liberal hand, And made his treasures known ; He gave the midnight clouds Gommand To pour provision down. i The manna, like a morning shower, Lay thick around their i'eet; The food of heaven, so light, so pure. As though 'twere angels' meat. PSALM 78. 1S5 4 But they in murmuring language ^aid, •- Is manna all our least ? •• Wc loath this light, this airy bi M We must have flesh to taste."' p •• Ye shall have flesh to please your lust." The Lord in wrath replied, And sent them quails, like sand or dust, Heaped up on every side. G He gave them all their own deske ; And, greedy as they fed, His vengeance burnt with secretin And smote the rebels dead. 7 When some were slain, the rest retun And sought the Lord with tears ; Under the rod they feared and mourned. But soou forgot their fears. he chastised, and still forgave, Till, by his gracious hand, The nations he resolved to save Possessed the promised land. PSALM 78. (3-2, fee.) Fourth Part. L. j|J aesa ; or, sin punished surd ^"1 RE AT God, how oft did Israel prove \J[ By turns thine anger and thy lov There in a glass our hearts may see How iickle and how false they be. 2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot */ul wonders God had wrought : Then they provoke him to his face, Nor tear his power, nor trust his graced The Lord consumed their years in pain,. And made their travels ion-^ and vain ; >us march through unknown ways', c re oat their strength and spent their day.- 4 Oft when they saw their brethren slain, Thejrmo urne hand sought the Lord again ;• Called him the Hock of their abode, b Redeemer and their G od. 136 PSALM 79. 5 Their prayers and vows before him rise. As flattering words or solemn lies, While their rebellious tempers prove False to his covenant and his love. 0 Yet could his sovereign grace forgive The men who ne'er deserved to live ; His anger oft away he turned, Or else with gentle flame it burned. 7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail. He saw temptations still prevail ; The God of Abraham loved them still, And led them to his holy hill. PSALM 79. L. M. For the distress of War. BEHOLD, 0 God, what cruel foe's Thy peaceful heritage invade; Thy holy temple stands defiled, Jn dust thy sacred walls are laid. - Wide o'er the valleys, drenched in bloody Thy people fall'n in death remain ; The fowls of heaven their flesh devour ; And savage beasts divide the slain. 3 The insulting foes, with impious ragQ, Reproach thy children to their face ; 11 Where is your God of boasted power, " And where the promise of his grace ?v 4 Deep from the prison's horrid gloomy. 0 hear the mournful captive sigh, And let thy sovereign power reprieve The trembling souls condemned to die. 5 Let those who dared to insult thy reign. Return dismayed with endless shame ; "While heathens, who thy grace despise, Shall from thy vengeance learn thy name 6 So shall thy children, freed from death. Eternal songs of honour raise ; And every future age shall tell Thy sovereign power and pardoning grace __ PSALKZ 8fl. 137 PSALMSO. L. M. lira Church's prayer under affiiction, or, The vineyard of God wasffll. GREAT Shepherd of thine Israel, Who didst between the cherubs dwell, And led the tribes, thy chosen sheep, Safe through the desert and the deep : f Thy church is ih the desert now, Shine from on high, and guide us through ; Turn us to thee, thy love restore, We shall be saved, and sigh no more. > Great God, whom heavenly hosts obey, How long shall we lament and pray, And wait n vain thy kind return ? How long shall thy fierce anger burn ? -1 {nstead of wine and cheerful bread, Thy saints with their own tears are fedj Turn us to thee, thy love restore, We shall be saved, and sigh no more. PAUSE THE FIRST. 5 Hast thou not planted with thy hands A lovely vine in heathen lands ? Did not thy power defend it round, And heavenly dews enrich the ground I 6 How did the spreading branches shoot, And bless the nations with the fruit? But now, dear Lord, look down and see Thy mourning vine, that lovely tree. 7 Why is her beauty thus defaced ? Why hast thou laid her fences waste,? Strangers and foes against her join. And every beast devours the vine. ■ 6 Return, almighty God, return, Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mouru.;" Turn us to thee, thy love restore, 'We shall be saved, and sigh no mor.£. PAUSE THE SECOND. p Lord, when this vine h\ Canaan grew Thou wast its strength and glory too ; Attacked in vain b)- all its foes, Till (he fair hrandh of promise rose, M 138 PSALM 81. 10 Fair branch, ordain'd of old to shoot From David's stock, from Jacob's root ; Himself a noble vine, and we The lesser branches of the tree. 11 'Tis thy own Son ; and he shall stand Girt with thy strength at thy right hand ; Thy first-born Son, adorneTl and blest With power and grace above the rest. 12 Oh ! for his sake attend our cry, Shine on thy churches, lest they die ; Turn us to thee, thy love restore, We shall be saved, and sigh no more. PSALM 81. (1,3—16.) L. M. The warning of God to his people ; or, Spiritual blessings and punish ments. SING- to the Lord aloud, And make a joyful noise ; God is our strength, our Saviour God Let Israel hear his voice. . 2 " From idols false and vain, " Preserve my rites divine ; u I am the Lord, who broke thy chain st Of slavery and sin. S u Stretch thy desires abroad, 41 And I'll supply them we}\ ; "But if ye will refuse your God, " If Israel will rebel ; 1 ;- Pll leave them (saith the Lord) " To their own lusts a prey ; " And let them run the dangerous road, " *Tis their own chosen way. 5 Ci Yet. 0 that all my saints 14 Would hearken to my voice ! « Soon 1 would ease their sore complaints, u \nd bid their hearts rejoice. , "While I destroy their foes, f'Pll richly feed my flock ; .*< And they shall taste the stream that flow? From their eternal Rock.'*' PSALM 82, 83. 139 PSALM 82 L. M. C.Oii the supreme Governor ; or, Magistrates \va:. A MONG the assemblies of the great, JjL A greater Ruler takes his seat ; The God of heaven, as Judge, surveys Those gods on earth, and all their ways. I Why will ye frame oppressive laws? Or why support the unrighteous cause ? When will ye once defend the poor, That foes may vex the saints no more I 5 They know not, Lord, nor will they know Dark are the ways in which they go ; Their name of earthly gods is vain, For they shall fall and die like men. j Arise, 0 Lord, and let thy Son Possess his universal throne, And rule the nations with his rod ; He is our Judge, and he our God. PSALM 83. S. M. A complaint against Persecutors.. 4 XD will the God of grace :*\ Perpetual silence keep ? The God of justice hold his peace. And let his vengeance deep ? ! Behold what cursed snares The men of mischief spread ; The men that hate thy saints and thsp. Lift up their threatening head. > Against thy hidden ones Their counsels they employ, And malice, with her watchful eye.. Pursues them to destroy. I il Come let us join'1 they cry, u To root them from the ground, -: Till not the name of saints remain. " Nor memory shall be found." I Awake, almighty God, And call thy wrath to mind ; Give them like forests to the fire. Or stubble to the wind. 140 • PSA&2K-84. 6 Convince their madness, Lord, And make them seek thy name ; Or else their stubborn rage confound, That they may die in shame. 7 Then shall the nations know Thy glorious, dreadful word : Jehovah is thy name alone, And thou the sovereign Lord. PSALM 84. First Part. L. JYL The pleasure of Public Worship. OW pleasant, how divinely far, O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are ! With long desire my spirit faints, To meet the assemblies of thy saints, My flesh would rest in thine abode: My panting heart cries out for God : My God ! my King ! why should I bd So far from all my joys and thee ! The sparrow chooses where to rest, And for her young provides her nest ; But will my God to sparrows grant The pleasures which his children want ? Blest are the sairv who sit on high, Around thy throne above the sky ; Thy brightest glories shine above, And all their work is praise and love. Blest arc the souls who find a place Within the temple of thy grace; There they behold thy gentler rays, And seek thy face, and learn thy praise. Blest are the men whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate : God is their strength ; and through the road ' They lean upon their helper, God. Cheerful they walk with growing strength.- Till all shall meet in heaven at length; Till oil before thy face appear, And join in nobler worship there. PSALM S4. Second Part. L. M. God and bis church ; or,gr;ice ;i;jd glory. jTi REAT God, attend while Zion sings vJT The joy that from thy presence springs p* To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 2 Might I enjoy the meanest place Within thy house, O God of grace, Not tents of ease, nor thrones of power, Should tempt my feet tu leave thy do 3 God is our sun, he makes our day ; God is our shield, he guards our way From all the assaults of hell and sin \ From foes without and foes within. 1 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too : He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls. 3 O God, our King, whose sovereign sway The glories host of heaven obey, And devils at thy presence flee ; Blest is the man that trusts in thee. PSALM 84. (1,2, 3—10. Paraphrased) C. M ghtin ordinances of worship ; or, God present in churchc?, Y soul, how lovely is the places To which thy God resorts ! 'Tis heaven to see his smiling face, Though in his earthly courts- There the great Monarch of the skies His saving power displays, And light breaks in upon our eyes, With kind and quickening rays. With his rich gifts the heavenly dove Decend-; and fills the place, While Christ reveals his wondrous love ad sheds abroad his grace. There, mighty God, thy words declare The secrets of thy will ; And still we seek thy mercies there, ! 1 sing thy praises still. m PSAZiM 84. PAUSE. 5 My heart and flesh cry out for thee, While far from thine abode ; When shall 1 tread thy courts, and see My Saviour and my God ? 3 The sparrow builds herself a nest, And suffers no remove ; Oh make me like the sparrow blest, To dwell but where I love. 7 To sit one day beneath thine eye^, And hear thy gracious voice, Exceeds a whole eternity Employed in carnal joys. S Lord at thy threshold I would wail- While Jesus is within, Rather than fill a throne of state Among the tents of sin. .9 Could I command the spacious land* And the more boundless sea, For one blest hour at thy right hand I'd give them both away. PSALM 84. As the 14Sth Psalm Longing for the house of Gotl. LORD of the worlds above, How pleasant and how fair The dwellings of thy love, Thy earthly temples are : To thine abode My heart aspires With warm desires* To see my God. 2 The sparrow for her young With pleasure seeks a nest, And wandering; swallows long; To find their wonted rest ; My spirit faints With equal zeal To rise and dwell Among thy saints. PSALM 84. 143 ( ) happy souls that pray, "Where God appoints to hear ; 0 happy men that pay Their constant service there ! They praise thee still ! And happy they That love the way To Zion's hill. They go from strength to strength. Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length, Till each in heaven appears : 0 glorious seat, When God our King Shall thither bring Our willing feet. • To spend one sacred day "Where God and saints abide, Affords diviner joy Than thousand days beside : Where God resorts 1 love it more To keep the door Than shine in courts. God is our sun and shield, Our light and our defence : With gifts our hands are filled ; We draw our blessings thence : He shall bestow On Jacob's race Peculiar grace And glory too. The Lord his people loves; 7 lis hand no good withholds From those his heart approves. From pure and pious souls : Thrice happy he, O God of hosts! Whose spirit trusts More in thee. 1*4 F&AJLRS 85, 86. PSALM 85. (1— 8.) First Part. L. M. Waiting for an answer to prayer; or, deliverance begun and complete^' IORD, thou bast called thy grace to mind, A Thou hast reversed our heavy doom : So God forgave when Israel sinned, And brought his wandering captives home. 2 Thou hast begun to set us free, And made thy fiercest wrath abate : Now let our hearts be turned to thee, And our salvation be complete, 4 Revive our dying graces, Lord, And let thy saints in thee rejoice : Make known thy truth, fulfil thy word., We wait foe praise to tune our voice. 3 We wait to hear what God will say ; He'll speak and give his people peace ; But let them run no more astray, Lest his returning wrath increase. PSALM $5. (9, &c ) Second Part. L. M. Salvation by Christ. A LV AT ION is for ever nigh The souls that fear and trust the Lord. And grace descending from on high Fresh hopes of glory shall aflord. 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ' the Lord came down from heav'n By his ob dience so complete, Justice is pleased and peace is given. 3 Now truth and honour shall abound, Rtligion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentler reign. 4 His righteousness is gone before, To give us free access to God ; Our wandering feet shall stray no more: But mark ids steps and keep the road. PSALM "«»6. (S— 13) CM. A general song of praise to God. A MONG ihe princes, earthly gods, j\. There's none hath power divii PSALM 87. _145 Nor is their nature, mighty Lord, Nor are their works like thine. 2 The nations thou hast made shall bring Their offerings round thy throne ; For thou alone dost wondrous things, For thou art God alone. 3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet, Teach me thine heavenly ways, And all my wandering thoughts unite In God my Father's praise. 4 Great is thy mercy, and my tongue Shall those sweet wonders tell, How by thy grace my sinking soul Rose from the deeps of hell. PSALM 37. L. M. Tbe church the birth-place of the saints ; or, Jew-: and Gentiles united iii the christian church. GOD in his earthly temple lays Foundations for his heavenly praise ; He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows , Bat makes a more delightful stay Where churches meet to praise and pray, 3 What glories were described of old! What wonders are in Zion told ! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know* 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew : Angels and men shall join to sing The hill where living waters spring. When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be tin honour to appear As one new-born and nourished there. 146 PSALM 83, 89. PSALM 88. As the 1 13th Psalm. Loss of friends and abscence of divine gvacr. GOD of my salvation, hear My nightly groan, my daily, prayer, That stitl employ myxwasting breath My soul declining to the grave, Implores thy sovereign power to save From dark despair and lasting death. 2 Thy wrath lies heavy on my soul, And waves of sorrow o'er me roil, While dust and silence spread the gloom My friends, beloved in happier days, The dear companions of my ways, Descend around me to the tomb. 3 As, lost in lonely grief, I tread The mournful mansions of the dead, Or to some thronged assembly go ; Through all alike I rove alone, While here forgotten, there unknown, The change renews my piercing w^, i And why will God neglect my call ?. Or who shall profit by my fall ? When life departs and love expires. Can dust and darkness praise the Lord .' Or wake or brighten at his word, And tune the harp with heavenly quire? •» Yet through each melancholy day I've prayed to thee, and still will pray, Imploring still thy kind return : But oh ! my friends, my comforts fled, And all my kindred of the dead Recall my wandering thoughts to mourn. PSALM 89. First Part. L. M. The covenant made with Christ j or the true Oavirf 1^ OR ever shall my song record . The truth and mercy of the Lord ; Mercy and truth for ever stand Like heaven, established by his hand. Thus to his Son, he Bware and said, VYJtq thee my covenant first is made: PSALM 89. 14* tk In thee shall dying sinners live ; ■ Glory and grace are thine to give. 3 " Be thou my prophet, thou my prie illy children shall be ever blest : '" Thou art nn chosen King, thy throne " Shall stand eternal like my own. % " There's none of all my sous above. M So much my image or my love ; " Celestial powers acts are, " Then what can earth to thee compare ) ;* David, my servant, whom I chose •; "• my Bock, to crush my foes, •% And raised him to the Jewish throne, •• Was but a shadow- to my Son."" 6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her Saviour and her King : Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. PSALM 89. First Part. C. Yi The faithfulness of God. ~% |TY never ceasing song shall show JLfJL The mercies of the Lord ; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word, i The sacred truths his lips pronounce Shall firm as heaven endure ; And if he speak a promise once, The eternal grace is sure. 3 How long the race of David held The promised Jewish throne ! But there's a nobler covenant sealed To David's greater Son. 4 Mis seed for ever shall possess A throne above the skies ; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise. B Lord God of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above : 148 PSALM 89, _ And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging love. PSALM 89. (7, &c.) Second Part. C. M The power and majesty of God ; or, reverential worship. iKSjriTH reverence letthe saints appear, J T And bow before the Lord, His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word. 2 How terrible thy glories rise ! How bright thine armies shine ! Where is the p rower with thee that vies, Or truth compared with thine? 3 The northern pole, and southern, rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day, from east to west. Move round at thy command. 4 Thy word the raging winds control, And rule the boisterous deep ; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll. The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thin. And the dark world of hell ; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace ! While truth and mercy, joined in one> Invite us near thy face. PSALM 89. (15, &c.) Third Part. C. M. A blessed Gospel., BLESS'D are the souls who hear and knew The gospel's joyful sound ; Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. 2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up Through their Redeemer's name ; His righteousness exalts their hope And fills their foes with shame. PSALM 89. 149 3 The Lord, our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gives ; Israel, thy King forever reigns, Thy God forever lives. PSALM 89. (19, &c.) Fourth Part. C. M. Christ's mediatorial kingdom ; or, his divine and human naturf .- HEAR what the Lord in vision said, And made his mercies known ; " Sinners, behold your help is laid 11 On my almighty Son. '? ;i Behold the man my wisdom chose " Among your mortal race : -• His head my holy oil o'crflows, " With full supplies of grace. •High shall he reign on David's throne, " My people's better King : ■•' My arm shall beat his rivals down. u And still new subjects bring. " My truth shall guard him in his way. " With mercy by his side : *• While in my name, o'er earth and sea, " He shall in triumph ride. " Me for his Father and his God. " He shall for ever own, ■; Call me his rock, his high abode, " And Til support my Son. £> '"'- My first-born Son, arrayed in grace. " At my right hand shall sit ; " Beneath him angels know their place, u And monarchs at his feet. !; My covenant stands for ever fast, " My promises are strong ; t; Firm as the heavens his throne shalliast, " His seed endure as long." PSALM 89. (30, &c.) Fifth Part. C. M. The covenant of grace unchangeable : or, affliction without rejectit &. YET (saith the Lord) if David's race, "The children of my Son, •« Should break my laws, abuse my grace, '•'• And tempt mine anger down ; 150 PSAUffl 89. " Their sins I'll visit with the rod, " And make their folly smart : 44 But I'll not cease to be their God. 14 Nor from my truth depart 44 My coVnant I will ae'er revoke, " But keep my grace in mind ; 44 And what eternal love has spoke, • " Eternal truth shall bind. 44 Once have I sworn, I need no more. 44 And pledged my holiness, 44 To seal the sacred promise sure 44 To David and his race. 44 The sun shall see his offspring rise "And spread from sea to sea, " Long as he travels round the skies 44 To give the nations day. 44 Sure as the moon that rules the night 44 His kingdom shall endure, •• Till the fixed laws of shade and light 44 Shall be observed no more.1' PSALM 39. (47, &c.) Sixth Part. L. M. Mortality and hope — A funeral psalm. EMEMBER, Lord, our mortal state, How frail our life, how short the date ! Where is the man that draws his breath Safe from disease, secure from death ? Lord, while we see whole nations dic? Our flesh and strength repine and cry, 44 Must death forever rage and reign ? 44 Or hast thou made mankind in vain ? 44 Where is thy promise to the just? 44 Are not thy servants turned to dust ?'* But faith forbids these mournful sighs. And sees the sleeping dust arise. That glorious hour, that dreadful day. Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word : \wake, our souls, and bless the Lord, PS AUVI 89. 90. 151 PSALM 89. 47, a: e.) Last Part. As the 113tb Lift, i!i;itli, «d the resurrection. THINK, mighty God, on feeble man, I low few his hour?, how short his span ' Short from the cradle to the grave : Who can secure hi> vital breath 4 Against the bold demands of death. W ith skill to fly, or power to save I Lord, shall it be for ever said, i% The rare of man was only made •; For sickness, sorrow, and the dust ':" Are not thy servants, day by day. to their graves and turned to clay ? Lord, wliere's thy kindness to the just" Hast thou not promised to thy Son, And all his seed a heavenly crown ! But flesh and sense indulge despair ; For ever blessed be the Lord, That faith can read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. For ever blessed be the Lord, Who gives his saints a long reward For all their toil, reproach, and pain ; Let all below, and all above, to proclaim thy wondroas love. \nd each repeat their loud Jinw ■ PSALM 90. L. ML Man mortal, and Gou eternal. A mournful song at a funeral. THROUGH every age, eternal God, Thou art our rest, our safe abode : High was thy throne ere heaven was made Or earth thy humble footstool laid. 2 Long hadst thou reigned ere time began. Or dust was fashioned into man ; And long thy kingdom shall endure When earth and time shall be no more 3 But man, weak man, is born to die. Made up of guilt and vanity : ISg PSALM 90. Thy dreadful sentence, Lord, was just, " Return, ye sinners, to your dust." 4 [A thousand of our years amount Scarce to a day in thine account ; Like yesterday's departed light, Or the last watch of ending night] PAUSE. o Death, like^an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away ; our life's a dream ; An empty tale ; a morning flower, Cut down and withered in an hour. 6 [Our age to seventy years is set ; How short the time I how frail the state ! And if to eighty we arrive, , We rather sigh and groan than live. 7 But O how oft thy wrath appears, And cuts off our expected years ! Thy wrath awakes our humble dread ! We fear the power that strikes us dead. ] 3 Teach us, O Lord, how frail is man : And kindly lengthen out the span. Till a wise care of piety Fit us to die and dwell with thee. PSALM 90. (1— 5.) First Part. C. M Man frail, and God eternal. UR God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come ; Our shelter from the stormy blast. And our eternal home. Beneath the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure ; Suflicient is thine arm alone, And my defence is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. Thy word commands our flesh to dust, '-Return, ye sons of men ;" PSAI.XVI 90. 15$ All nations rose from earth at first, And turn to earth again. thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone ; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising dawn. j [The busy tribes of flesh and blood, Vv ith all their lives and cares, Are carried downwards by the flood, And lost in following year.-. 7 Time like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away ; They fly forgotten as a dream Dies at the opening day. •3 Like flowery fields the nations stand Pleased with the morning light ; The flowers beneath the mower's hand Lie withering ere 'tis night.] 3 Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. PSALM 90. Second Part. C. M. (8. 11.2. 10. 1-J.) Inf rinites and mortality rbe effect of sin ; or, life, oM age; :. ration for death. LORD, if thine eyes survey our faults. And justice grows severe, Thy dreadful wrath exceeds our thoughts. And burns beyond our fear. 2 Thine anger turns our frame to dust ; By one offence to thee, Adam, with all his sons, have lost Their immortality. 3 Life, like a vain amusement, flies, A fable or a song ; By swift degrees our nature dies, Nor can our joys be long. 1 'Tis but a few whose days amount To threescore years and ten ; 154 PSALM SO. And all beyond that short account Is sorrow, toil, and pain. [Our vitals, with laborious strife. Bear up the crazy load ; And drag these poor remains of lifil Along the tiresome road.] Almighty God, reveal thy love, And not thy wrath alone ; 0 let our sweet experience prove The mercies of thy throne. Our souls would learn the heavenly art To improve the hours we have, That we may act the wiser pcirt, And live beyond the grave. PSALM 90. (13, &c.) Third Paiit. C. W Breathing after hepvon. ETURN, O God of love, return ; Earth is a tiresome place : JJow long shall we thy children mourn Our absence from thy face ? 2 Let heaven succeed our painful year? Let sin and sorrow cease ; And in proportion to our tears, So make our joys increase. 3 Thy wonders to thy servants show. Make thy own work complete : Then shall our souls thy glory know . And:Jown thy love was great. 4 Then shall we shine before thy throiu In all thy beauty, Lord ; And the poor service we have done Meet a divine reward. PSALM 90. (5. 10. lc2.) S. M The frailty and shortness of life. LORD, what a feeble piece Is this our mortal frame ! Our life, how poor a trifle 'tis, That scarce deserves the name ' 2 Alas ! the brittle clay That built our body firs* ' PSAIiBS 91. 155 And every month, and every di Tis mouldering back to da > Our moments fly apace, Our feeble powers decay ; Swift as a flood our hi sweeping as away. t if our days must fly J "We'll keep their end in sight ; We'll spend them all in wisdom's w And let them speed their flight. 5 They'll waft us sooner o'er . This life's tempestuous sea ; Soon we shall reach the peaceful shore Of blest eternity. \LM 91. (1—7.) First Part. L. M Safety in public diseases and dangers. aE that hath made his refuge God, Shall find a most secure abode ; Shall walk all day beneath his shade, And there at night shall rest his head. 2 Then will I say, " My God, thy power " Shall be my fortress and my tower/. • 1 that am formed of feeble dust •■ Make thine almighty arm my trust." > Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the. fowler's snare ; From Satan's wiles, who still betrays Unguarded souls a thousand ways. 4 Just as a hen protects her brood From birds of prey that seek their blood, The Lord his faithful saints shall guard, And endless life be their reward. 5 If burning beams of noon conspire To dart a pestilential lire ; God is their life, his wings are spread To shield them with a healthful shade. 3 If vapours, with malignant breath, Rise thick, and scatter midnight death, 156 PSALM9L_ Israel is safe ; the poisoned air Grows pure, if Israel's God be there. PAUSE. 7 What though a thousand at thy side, Around thy path ten thousand died, Thy God his chosen people saves Amongst the dead, amidst the grave?. S So when he sent his angel down To make his wrath in Egypt known. And slew their sons, his careful eye Pass'd all the doors of Jacob by. 9 But if the fire, or plague, or sword, Receive commission from the Lord To strike his saints among the rest, Their very pains and deaths are blest 1 0 The sword, the pestilence, or fire, Shall but fulfil their best desire ; From sins and sorrows set them free, And bring thy children, Lord, to thee. PSALM 91. (9—16.) Second Part. C, Sf , Protection from death, guard of angels, victory and deliverance TE sons of men, a feeble race, Exposed to every snare, Come, make the Lord your dwelling-place. And try and trust his care. 0 No ill shall enter where you dwell : Or if the plague come nigh, And sweep the wicked down to Bell, 'Twill raise the saints on high. J He'll give his angels charge to keep Your hot in all their ways ;, To watch your pillow while you sleep. And guard your happy days. 4 Their hands shall bear you, lest you fall And dash against the stones ; Are they not servants at his call, And sent to attend his sons ? 5 Adders and lions ye shall tread ; The tempter's wiles defeat : PSALM 92. 057 He that bath bruised the serpent's he * Puts him beneath your feet. 6 M Because on me they set their love. M '111 save them," saith the Lord ; -Til bear their joyful souls above M Destruction and the sword 7 •• My irrare shall answer when they call, '• In trouble Til be ni-.li : • My power shall help them when they fall,. t; And raise them when they die. S •• Those that on earth my name have known, " I'll honour them in heaven ; ••There my salvation shall be shown, •• And endless life be given.'1 PSALM 92. First Part. L. M. A psalm for the Lord's day. SWEET is the work, my God, my King, To praise thy name, give thanks and sin^ To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night. 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest, No mortal care shall :-eize my brea Oh may my heart in tune be found. Like David's harp of solemn sound. I My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word : Thy works of grace, how bright they shine ! How deep thy counsels ! how divine ! 1 Fools never raise their thoughts so high ; Like brutes they live, like brutes they die ; Like grass they flourish, till thy breath Blasts them in everlasting death. 3 But I shall share a glorious part, "When grace hath well refined my hear:. And fresh supplies of joy are shed, Like holy oil, to cheer my head. } Sin, my worst enemy before, Shall vex my eyes and ears no more ; 156 PSA&M 92, 93. My inward foes shall all be slain, Nor Satan break my peace again. 7 Then shall I see, and hear, and know, All I desired or wished below ; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. PSALM 92. (12, &c.) Second Part. L, RL The Church is the garden of God. LORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand In gardens planted by thy hand ; Let me within thy courts be seen, Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love. Blest with thine influence from above ; Not Lebanon with all its trees, Yields such a comely sight as these. 3 The plants of grace shall ever live ; (Nature decays, but grace must thrive 7 Time that doth all things else impair, Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with fruits of age they show The Lord is holy, just, and true ; None that attend his gates shall find A God unfaithful or unkind. PSALM 93. First Metre. As the 100th Ps The eternal and the sovereign God. JEHOVAH reigns; he dwells in light, Girded with majesty and might : The world created by his hands, Still on its first foundation stands. 2. But ere this spacious world was made. Or had its first foundations laid, Thy throne eternal ages stood, Thyself the ever living God. i Like floods the angry nations rise, And aim their rage against the skies Vain floods, that aim their rage so high > At thy rebuke the billows die. * For ever shall thy throne endure ; Thy promise stands for ever sure ; PSALM 93. 159 rerlasting holiness Becomes the dv. elhngs of thy grace. H6ALM 93. Second Metre. As the old 50th Ps npiIF Lord of glory reigns, he reigns on high ; .1 His robes of state are strength and maj- This wide creation rose at his command, Built by his word, and, stablished by his hand Long stood his throne ere he began creation. And his own Godhead is the firm foundation. God is the eternal Kipg ; thy foes in vain Raise their rebellions to confound thy reign ; In vain the storms in vain the floods arise, And roar and toss their waves against the skies ; Foaming at heaven, they rage with wild com- motion, But heaven's high arches scorn Hie swelling ocean. Ye tempests rao;e no more ; ye floods be still, And thou, mad world, submissive to his will : Built on his truth his church must ever stand ; Finn are his promises and strongliishand : Sec his own sons, when they appear before him Bow at his footstool, and with fear adore him. ■SALM 93. Third Metre. Asiheold !23 ?s T HE Lord Jehovah reigns, And royal state maintains, His head with awfui glories crowned Arrayed in robes of light, And rays of majesty around. J Upheld by thy command The world securely stands, And skies and stars obey thy v. • Thy throne was fi.vd on high Ere stars adorned the sky : Eternal is thy kingdom, Lord. B In vain the noisy crowd, Like billows fierce and loud, Igainsl ihine empire rage and roar 160 FSALOT S4. In vain with angry spite, The sturdy nations fight, And dash like waves against the shore i Let floods and nations rage, And all their power engage ; Let swelling tides assault the sky : The terrors of thy frown Shall beat their madness down ; Thy throne for ever stands on high. 5 Thy promises are true, Thy grace is ever new ; There fixed, thy church shall ne'er remove ; Thy saints with holy fear Shall in thy courts appear, And sing thine everlasting love. [ Repeat the fourth stanza to complete the tune. ] PSALB1 94. (1. 2. 7—) First Part. C. H. Saints chastised and sinners destroyed ; or, Instructive afflictions. OGOD, to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud : Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears,*' When will the vain be wise ? Can he be deaf who formed their ears ? Or blind who made their eyes ? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power ; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. -1 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod ; Thy providence, thy sacred book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw ; Thy scourges make thy children wist When they forget thy law. 9 But God will ne'er cast off his saints* Nor his own promise break ; PSALM 94, 91^ 161 Pic pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer*; sake. PSALM 94. (u;-:;.) SbcoKD Part. C. M. Cod our support and comfort ; or, Deliverance from temptati persecution. \\/ MO will arise and plead my right H Against m\ numerous f While earth anil hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose? : Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustained mv fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. Alas ! my sliding feet ! I cried ; Thy promise bore me up ; Thy grace stood constant by my si And raised my sinking hope. While multitudes of mournful thought- Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults . Thy comforts cheer my soul, Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws ; Bat God, my refuge, rules the skies. He will defend my cause. Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff ; The Lord our God shall judge the pica-;. And cut the sinners off. PSALM 95. C. 31. A p?a!m before prayer. 8IXG to the Lord Jehovah's nam: , And in his strength rejoice; When his salvation is our theme. Exalted be our voice. With thanks approach his awful sight, And psalms of honour sing: The Lord's a God of boundless might. The whole creation's Kins:, 162 PSAZ.m 95. » Let princes hear, let angels know, I low mean their natures seem, Those gods on high, and gods below, When once compared with him. i -\irih, with its caverns dark and deep. Lies in his spacious hand ; He fixed the seas what hounds to keep And where the hills must stand. » Come, and with humble souls adore. Come, kneel before his face : Oh may the creatures of his power Be children of his grace ! 0 Now is the time he bends his ear, And waits for your request ; Come, lest he rouse his wrath, and swear " Ye shall not see my rest.'1 F.SAlM 95. S. M. A jbkiIiq befcro ?crmon. C1 OME, sound his praise abroad., J And hymni of glory sing : Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. 1 He formed the deeps unknown. He gave the seas their bound , The watery worlds arc all his owi), And alftbe solid ground. > Come, worship at his throne, Come, how before the Lord ; We arc his works, and not our own He formed us by his word. I To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come like the people of his choice* And own your gracious God. t But, if your car3 refuse The language- of his grace, tad hearts grow hard, like stubborn Jews That unbelieving race; PSALBU 95. 163 te The Lord, in vengeance drest, Will lift his hand and swear, *You that despise my promised rest ball have no portion there.11 , PSALM 95. k :, 3. c— n.) L. M. i lost through unbelief; or, a wearing to delaying Bliraen |~^ OME, let our voices join to raise \J A sacred song of solemn praise : God is a sovereign king; rehear e His honour in exalte I verse. 2 Come, let our souls address the Lord. Who framed our natures with his word : lie is our shepherd ; we the sheep His mercy chose, his pastures keep. 3 Come, let us hear his voice to-dny, The counsels of his love obey, Nor let our hardened hearts renew The sins and plagues that Israel knew. 4 Israel, that saw his works of grace, Yet tempt iheir Maker to his face; A faithless, unbelieving brood, That tired the patience of their God. 5 Thus saith the Lord, " How false they prove f " Forget m\ power, abuse my love : i; Since they despise my rest, I swear " Their feet shall never enter there. -1 *j [Look back my soul with holy dread. And view those ancient rebels dead : Attend the ollered grace to-day, Nor lose the blessings by delay. : Seize the kind promise while it waits, And march to Zion's heavenly gates ; Believe, and take the promised rest ; Obey, and be for ever blest.] * PSALM 95. (2, 10, &c.) C. M. ChrL-t's first and second coming. SING to the Lord, ye distant lands, Ye tribes of every tongue ; His new discovered grace demands A new and nobler song, 164 PSALM 96. 2 Say to the nations, Jesus reigns, God's own almighty Son ; His power the sinking world sustains. And grace surrounds his throne. 3 Let heaven proclaim the joyful day, Joy through the earth be seen, Let cities shine in bright array, And fields in cheerful green. 4 The joyous earth, the bending skies. His glorious train display ; Ye mountains sink, ye valleys rise, Prepare the Lord his way. 5 Behold he comes, he comes to bless The nations as their God ; To show the world his righteousness, And send his truth abroad. 6 His voice shall raise the slumbering dead. And bid the world draw near ; But how will guilty nations dread To see their Judge appear ! PSALM 96. As the 113th Psalm. The God of the gentiles. ET all the earth their voices raise, To sing their choicest psalm of praise. To sing and bless Jehovah's name ; His glory let the heathens know, His wonders to the nations show, And all his saving works proclaim. The heathen know thy glory, Lord, The wondering nations read thy word; But here Jehovah's name is known ; Nor shall our worship ere be paid To gods which mortal hands have made ; Our Maker is our God alone. He framed the globe, he built the sky, He made the shining worlds on high* And reigns complete in glory there ; His beams are majesty and light : His beauties, how divinely bright ! His temple, how divinely fair ! PSALM 97. 166 1 Come the great day, the glorious hour, When earth shall feel his saving power, And barbarous nations fear his name : Then shall the race of man confess i'hc beauty of his holiness, And in his courts his grace proclaim. PSALM 97. (1—5.) First Part. L. M. ] ' reigning in heaven, and coming to judgment. HE reigns ; the Lord the Saviour reigns ! Praise him in evangelic strains : Let the whole earth in songs rejoice, And distant islands join their voice. 2 Deep are his counsels and unknown j But grace and truth support his throne ; Though gloomy clouds his ways surround. Justice is their eternal ground. 5 In robes of judgment, lo! he comes, Shakes the wide earth, and cleaves the tombs j Before him burns devouring fire, The mountains melt, the seas retire. [ His enemies, with sore dismay, Fly from the sight, and shun the day : Then lift your heads, ye saints, on high, And sing, for your redemption's nigh. PSALM 97. (f>— 9.) Second Part. L. M. Christ's incarnation. THE Lord is come ; the heavens proclaim His birth ; the nations learn his name ; An unknown star directs the road Of eastern sages to their God. ! All ye bright armies of the skies, Go, worship where the Saviour lies : Angels and kings before him bow, Those gods on high and gods below. Let idols totter to the ground, And their own worshippers confound , But Zion still his glories sing, And earth confess her sovereign King. 16C PSALM 97. PSALM 977~Thihd Part. L. M. Grace and Glory. ^ THE Almighty reigns, exalted high O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky : Though clouds and darkness veil his feet; His dwelling is the mercy-seat. 2 O ye that love his holy name, Hate every work of sin and shame ; He guards the souls of all his friends, And from the snares of hell defends, 3 Immortal light and joys unknown, Are for the saints in darkness sown : Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise,. And the bright harvest bless our eyes. 4 Rejoice, ye righteous, and record The sacred honours of the Lord ; None but the soul that feels his grace Can triumph in his holiness. PSALM 97. (3. 5—7. 11.) CM, Christ's incarnation and the last judgment. ET earth, with every isle and sea, Rejoice^ the Saviour reigns ; His word, like fire, prepares his way, And mountains melt to plains. 2 His presence sinks the proudest hills. And makes the valleys rise ; The humble soul enjoys his smiles, The haughty sinner dies. 3 The heavens his rightful power proclaim ; The idol gods around Fill their own worshippers with shame, And totter to the ground. 4 Adoring angels at his birth Make the Redeemer known ; Thus shall he come to judge the earth. And angels guard his throne. b His foes shall tremble at his sight, And hills and seas retire ; His children take their unknown flight, .And leave the world on fire. PSALM 93. 167 i> The seeds of joy and glory sown For saints in darkness here, Shad] rise and spring fn worlds unknown. And a rich harvest bear. PSLAM OS. First Part. C. Rf. Praise (at the gospel. HT^ our almighty Maker, God, jL New honours be addressed ; His great salvation shines abroad, And make- the nations blest. } To Abraham first he spoke the word And taught his numerous race ; The Gentiles own him sovereign Lord I learn to trust his grace. Let the whole eanh his love proclaim With all her different tongues, And spread the honours of his name In melody and songs. PSALM 93. Second Part. C. &, The ^lessiah's Coming and kingdom. JOY to the world, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room. And heaven and nature sing. Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns, Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains. Ptepeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Northerns infest the ground ; lie comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found, lie rule: ihc world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. PSALM 99. First Part. S. M". CI:rM"s kingdom and majesfy, rliE God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear ; 168 PSALM 99, 100. Let sinners tremble at his throne, And saints be humble there. 5 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord ;. Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne, His honours are divine ; His church shall make his wonders known. For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name ! How terrible his praise ! Justice, and truth, and judgment join In all his works of grace. PSALM 99. Second Part. S. M. A holy God worshipped with reverence. EXALT the Lord our God, And worship at his feet; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cried, when Samuel prayed, He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race ; And oft he made his vengeance known, When they abused his grace. 4 Exait the Lord our God, Whose grace is still the same; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. PSALM 100. First Metre. A plain translation. Traise to our Creator. Tfc nations round the earth, rejoice Before the Lord your sovereign King • Serve him with cheerful heart and voice! With all your tongues his glory sing. 2 The Lord is God : 'tis he alone Doth life, and breath, and being give; PSAEJtf 100. 101. 165 We are his work, and not our own, The sheep Chat on his pastures live. : Enter his gates with songs of joy, "With praises to his courts repair ; And make it your divide employ To pay your thanks and honour-: there. The Lord is good, the Lord is kind; Great is bis grace, his mercy sure ; And the whole race of man shall find His truth from age to age endure. PSALM 100. Second Metre. A paraphrase BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations bow with sac red joy : Know that the Lord is God alone ; He can create, and he destroy. [is sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men 5 And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to his fold again. We are his people, we his care ; Our souls, and all our mortal frame: What lasting honours shall wc rear. Almighty Maker, to thy name? "o'ii crowd thy gates with thankful song: High as the ueaven our voices raise ; And earth with her ten thousand tongues Shall til! thy courts with sounding praise •"> Wide as Ihs world is thy command. Vast as eternity thy love : m as a rock thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to moi PSALM 101. L. M< The magistrates' IYalm< ■^/1"ERCV and judgment are my song . Jj/3 And since they both to thee belong. My gracious God, my righteous King. To thee mv songs and vows I bring, p iffO PSALM 102, - If I am raised to bear the sword, I'll take my counsel from thy word ; Thy justice and thy heavenly grace Shall be the pattern of my ways. 3 Let wisdom all my actions guide, And let my God with me reside ; No wicked thing shall dwell with me. Which may provoke thy jealousy. \ No sons of slander, rage and strife, Shall be companions of my life , The haughty look, the heart of pride, Within my doors shall ne'er abide. 5 [111 search the land, and raise the jusi To posts of honour, wealth and trust The men that work thy holy will Shall he my friends and favourites still G In vain shall sinners hope to rise By flattering or malicious lies ; Nor, while the innocent I guard, Shall bold offenders e'er he spared. 7 The impious crew (that factious band Sna 1 hide their heads, or quit the land And all that break tb>e public rest, Uhere I have power, shall be gupprest PSALM lOo. c. M A Fsalm for a master of a family OF justice and of grace I sink And pay my God my vow?; Thy grace and justice, heavenly Kir,..- J each me to rule my house. 2 Now tomy tent, 0 God, repair. And make thy servant wise ; ill suller nothing near me there. That shall offend thine CvC* ' 3 The nianthat doth his neighbour wror„ By falsehood or by force The scornful eye, the slanderous lon*ur I 11 banish from my doors r 1 ]^ seek the (Itithful and the ju^t And will their help enjoy : PSAX.AK 102. 171 ri hese are the friends that I shall tru-t. The servants I'll employ. 5 The wretch that deals in sly deceit I'll not endure a night ; The liar's tongue I ever hate, And banish from mv sight i I'll purge my fumily around, And make the wicked 0 be ever found A dwelling tit for thee. LM 102.(1— 13. 20, 21.) First 1 A prayer of the afflicted. I EAR me, O God, nor hide thy face ; But answer, lest I die ; Hast thou not built a throne of grace To hear when sinners cry ? My days are wasted, like the smoke. Dissolving in the air; Mv strength is dried, my heart is broke And sinking in despair. My spirits flag like withering grass Burnt with excessive heat : In secret groans my minutes pass, And I forget to eat. As on some lonely building's top The sparrow tells her moan, Far from the tents of joy and hope I sit and grieve alone. My soul is like a wilderness, Where beasts of midnight howl ; Where the sad raven finds her place. And where the screaming owl. Dark dismal thoughts and bodies fear? Dwell in my troubled breast ; While sharp reproaches wound my ears Nor give my spirit re=t. My cup is mingled with my woes, And tears are my repast ; Xf2 PSALM 102. My daily bread like ashes grows Unpleasant to my taste. $ Sense can afford no real joy To souls that feel thy frown ; Lord, 'twas thy hand advanced me high. Thy hand has cast me down. *9 My looks like withered leaves appear , And life's declining light Grows faint as evening shadows are. That vanish into. night. ,0 But thou for ever art the same, O my eternal God ! Ages to come shall know thy name. And spread thy works abroad. 11 Thou wilt arise and show thy face. Nor will my Lord delay Beyond the appointed hour of grace, That long expected day. 12 He hears his saints, he knows their cry. And by mysterious ways iledeems the prisoners doomed to die, And fills their tongues with praise. PSALM 102. (13. 21.) Second Part. C. M. Prayer heard, and Zion restored. LET Zion and her songs rejoice, Behold the promised hour ; Her God hath heard her mourning voice. And comes to exalt his power. ! Her dust and ruins that remain, Arc precious in our eyes ; Those ruins shall be built again. And all that dust shall rise. > The Lord will raise Jerusalem, And stand in glory there ; Nations shall bow before his harm And kings attend with fear, i He sits a sovereign on his throiiCj With pity in his eyes •, PSALM 102. 173 He hears the living prisoners groan, And sees theis sighs arise. 5 He frees the souls condemned to death ; And when his saints complain, It shan't be said " that praying breath •• Was ever spent in vjtfn." 6 This shall be known when we are dead- id left on long record ; That ages yet unborn may read, And trust and praise the Lord. PSALM 102. (23. 23.) Third Part. L. ~U. Man*s mortality and Christ's eternity, or, saints die, but Chi the church live. IT is our Lord our Saviour's hand Weakens our strength amidst the race ; Disease and death at his command Arrest us and cut short our days. 2 Sparc us, O Lord, aloud we pray, Nor let our sun go down at noon : Thv years are one eternal day, And must thy children die so soon I 3 Yet in the midst of death and grief, This thought our sorrow shall assuage. " Our Father and our Saviour live; •'• Christ is the name through every age.' 4 Twas he this earl Irs foundation laid; Heaven is the building of his hand ; This earth grows old, these heavens shall fad* , And all be changed at his command. The starry curtains of the sky, Like garments shall be laid aside; But still thy throne stands firm and high :• Thy church for ever must abide. Before thy face thy church shall live, And on thy throne thy children reign ; This dying world shall they survive. And the dead saints be raised again. 174 ^SALM 103. PSALM 103. (1—7.) First Part. L. M. Blessing God for his goodness to soul and body. BLESS, O my soul, the living God, Call home my thoughts that rove abroad ; Let all the powers within me join In work and worship so divine. 2 Bless, O my soul, the God of grace ; His favours claim the highest praise ; Why should the wonders he hath wrought Be lost in silence and forgot ? 3 "Tis he, my soul,that sent his Son To die for crimes which thou hast done. He owns the ransom, and forgives The hourly follies of our lives, i The vices of the mind he heals, And cures the pains that nature feels ; Redeems the soul from hell, and saves Our wasting lives from threatening graves. j Our youth decayed his power repairs ; His mercy crowns our growing years : He fills our store with every good, And feeds our souls with heavenly food. S He sees the oppressor and the oppresl, And often gives the sufferers rest ; But will his justice more display In the last great rewarding day. 7 [His power he showed by Moses1 hands, And gave to Israel his commands : But sent his truth and mercy down To all the nations by his Son.] 3 Let the whole earth his power confess, Let the whole earth adore his grace : The Gentile with the Jew shall join In work and worship so divine. PSALM 103. Second Part. L. M. God's gentle chastisement j or, his tender mercy to his people. THE Lord, how wondrous are his ways ! How firm his truth ! how large his grace ' He takes his mercy for his throne, \nd thence he makes his glories known PSALM 103. I Sot half so high his power hath spread The starry heavens above our head, \& hie rien love exceeds our praise. Exceeds the highest hopes we rais< . I tt'i !:' so far hath nature placed The rising morning from the west, As his foi 'I he daily guilt of those he lo\ i 4 How slow his awful wrath to rise ! On swifter wings salvation Hies ; And if lie lets his anger hum, How soon his frowns to pity turn' • Amidst his wrath compassion shines His strokes are lighter than our sins : And while his rod corrects his saints- I lis ear indulges their complaints. 6 So fathers their young sons chastise. With gentle hands and melting eyes ; The children wcap beneath the smaii And move the pity of their heart. pau-i: The mighty God, the wi?e and ji Knows that our frame is feeble dust And will no heavy loads impose Beyond the strength that he bcsiow- J lie knows how soon our nature dies. Blasted by every wind that t\u Like grass we spring and die as soon. Or morning flowers that fade at noon. 0 Birt his eternal love is sure To all the saints, and shall endure : From age to age his truth shall reign, children's children hope in vain. PSALM 103. (1—7.) First Past; $. ]fc] Pra - •■ r . spiritual andty adding tlic^e two lines to every stanza, viz. <; Great is^thc Lord ! what tongue can frame u An equal honour to his name !" i nhexwise it must be sung as the 100th Psalm. 2 The heavens are for his curtains spread ; The unfathomM deep he makes his bed : Clouds arc his chariot, when he flies On winged storms across the skies. :> Angels, whom his own breath inspires. His ministers are flaming fires ; And swift as thought their armies mow. To bear his vengeance or his love. I The world's foundation by his hand Js poised, and shall for ever stand ; He binds the ocean in his chain, Lest it should drown the earth aojain. o 5 When earth was covered with the flood? . Which high above the mountains stood- lie thundered, and the ocean fled, Confined to its appointed bed. I The swelling billows know their bound, . And in their channel? walk their round : Yet thence conveyed by secret veins, They spring on hills and drench the plain?, 7 lie bids the crystal fountains flow, And cheer the valleys as they go ; There gentle herds their thirst allay, And for the stream wild asses bray. 8 From pleasant trees which shade the brink. The lark and linnet light to drink; Their songs the lark and linnet raise.- \njl chide our silence in his praise. PSALM 104. 179 PAUSE THE FIRST. 9 God from his cloudy cistern pours On the parched ea«** winching showers 'I'lie £rm-c the garden, and the field, A thousand joyful blessings yield. 10 lie makes the grassy food arise, And gives the cattle large supplies; With herbs for man, of various power. To nourish nature, or to cure. 1 1 What noble fruit the vines produce ! The olive yields a pleasing juice ; Our hearts are cheered with generous wine. His gifts proclaim his love divine. {■2 His bounteous hands our table spread, He fdls our cheerful stores with bread : While food our vital strength imparts. Let daily praise inspire our Hearts. PAUSE THE SECOND. T3 Behold the stately cedar stands Raised in the forest by Ids hands; Birds to the boughs for shelter fly, And build their nests secure on high. 14 To craggy hills ascends the goat ; And at the airy mountain's foot The feebler creatures make their cell : He gives them, wisdom where to dwell. 1 o He sets the sun his circling race, Appoints the moon to change her face : And when thick darkness veils the day. Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prey. 16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad, And, roaring, ask their meat from God : But when the morning beams arise, The savage beast to covert flies* 1 3 Then man to daily labour goes ; The night was made for his i.epose : Sleep is thy gift, that swret relief From tiresome toil and casting grief. 18 How strange thy works ! how great thy ski While overv land »jvv riches till 180 PSALM 104. Thy wisdom round the word we see, This spacious Qirth is full of thee. 19 Nor less thy glories in iho doPD Where fish in millions swim and creep With wondrous motions, swift or slow, Still wandering in the path below, 20 There ships divide their watery way, And flocks of scaly monsters play ; There huge leviathan resides, And fearless sports amid the tides. PAUSE THE THIRD. -II Vast are thy works, almighty Lord, All nature rests upof thy word ; And the whole race of creatures stand Waiting their portion from thy hand. 22 While each receives his different food, Their cheerful looks pronounce it good : Eagles and bears, and whales and worms -Rejoice and praise in different forms. 23 But when thy face is hid they mourn, .And, dying; to their dust return ; Both man and beast their souls resign : Life, breath, and spirit, all are thine. 24 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again, And fill the world with beasts and men : A word of thy creating breath Repairs the wastes of time and death. 25 His works, the wonders of his might, Are honoured with his own delight; How awful are his glorious ways ! The Lord is dreadful in his praise. 26 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke,. And at thy touch the mountains smoke • Yet humble souls may see thy face, And tell their wants to sovereign grace, 27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet, And make my meditations sweet ; Thy praises shall my breath employ. Till it expire in endless joy. PSAIiES 105. 181 c23 While haughty sinners die accurst, Their glory buried with their dust, I to my Go'd, my heavenly King, Immortal hallelujahs sing. PSALM 105. Abrigcd. C. M. ['a conductor I-raM, and the plagues of Egypt. GIVE thanks to God, invoke his name. And tell the world his grace ; Sound through the world his deeds of fame That all may seek his face. 2 His covenant which he kept in mind For numerous ages past, To numerous ages yet behind In equal force shall last. 3 He sware to Abraham and his seed. And made the blessing sure : Gentiles the ancient promise read. And find his truth endure i -; Thy seed shall make all nations blest."* Said the almighty voice ; •• And Cananu's land shall be their rest. ;- The type of heavenly joy-.*" ') [How large the arrant ! how rich the ^race ' To give them Canaan's land, When they were strangers in the place. A small and feeble band ! 3 Like pilgrims through the countries round Securely they removed ; And haughty kin^s, that on them frowned. Severely he reproved. ;- Touch mine anointed, and mine arm :all soon avenge the wrong ; •• The man that does my prophets harm •'Shall know their God is strong."' J Then let the world forbear its rage, Nor put the church in fear ; Israel must live through every age. And be the Almichtv's care.l 132 FSAME 105. PAUSE THE FIRST. 9 When Pharaoh dared to vex the saints, And thus provoked their God, Moses was sent at their complaints, Armed with his dreadful rod. 10 He called for darkness ; darkness came Like an overwhelming flood ; He turned each lake and every stream To lakes and streams of blood. 1 1 He gave the sign, and noisome flics Through the whole country spread ; And frogs in baleful armies rise About the monarch's bed. .; 2 Through fields, and towns, and palaces. The tenfold vengeance flew ; Locusts in swarms devoured their trees ; And hail their cattle slew. 1 3 Then by an angel's midnight stroke The flower of Egypt died ; The strength of every house was broke. Their glory and their pride. 1 4 Now let the world forbear its rage, Nor put the church in fear : Israel must live through every age, And be the Amighty's care. PAUSE THE SECOND. 15 Thus were the tribes from bondage freed. And left the hated ground ; Rich with Egyptian spoils they fled, Nor was one feeble found. 16 The Lord himself chose out their way, And marked their journeys right, Gave them a leading cloud by day, A fiery guide by night. 17 They thirst, and waters from the rock In rich abundance flow, And following still the course they took Ran all the desert through. 1 3 0 wondrous stream ! O blessed type. Of ever-flowing grace ! PSAL2VE 105. 183 So ( Ihrist our rock maintains our life. And aids our wandering rai ] 9 Thus garded by tbe Almighty hand. The chosen tribes po>- Canaan the rich, the promised land, And there enjoyed their rest. 20 Then let the world forbear its r The church renounce her fear ; Israel must live through ewrv , And be the Almighty's care. 3ALM 10G. (1—5.) Fip^t Part. L. AI . Prai.-e tuGcd ; or, communion with saints. TO God the great, the ever blessed, Let songs of honour be addressed : I [is mercy firm for ever stands : Give him the thanks his love demand-, x? Who knows the wonders of thy ways Who shall falni thy boundless praise '.' ssed are the souls that fear thee still, And pay their duty to thy will. ] Remember what thy mercy did • Jacob's race, thy chosen seed : And with the same salvation bless The meanest suppliant of thy grac< . ; O may I see thy tribes rejoice, 1 aid their triumphs with my roice, This is my glory, Lord, to be Joined to thy saints, and near to thee. PSALM 106. Secoxd Pa*t. 8. M 7,8. 12—14. 43—48. -•'.liShp.i ami pardoned •, or, Gc Their names were in his book, lie saved them from their foes • Oft he chastised, but ne'er forsook The people thfct he chose. G Let Israel bless the Lord, Who loved their ancient race ; And Christians join the solemn word Amen, to all the praise. PSALM 107. First Part. L. m. Israel led to Canaan, and christians to heaven. GIVE thanks to God, he reigns above : Kind are his thoughts, his name is 1< . H is mercy ages past have known, And ages long to come shall own. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord The wonders of his grace rccor.; ; Israel, the nation whom he chose . And rescued from their mighty foes. 3 [When God's own arm their fetters brok< . And freed them from the Egyptian yob . They traced the desert, wandering r< A wHd and roiitary ground. ■) There they could find no leading re Nor city for their fixed abode ; Nor food, nor fountain to assuage Their burning thirst, or hunger's rage.] 6 In their distress to God thev cried-; God was their Saviour and their guid* : He led their wandering march around, \n<\ brought their tribes to Canaan's efwmd PSAL2& 107. 1S5 Thus when our first release we gain From sin's old yoke and Sataw's chain. We have this desert world to pass, A dangerous and a tiresome place. lie feeds and clothes us all the way. 1 Je guides our footsteps lest we stray : He guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the heavenly land. O let the saints with joy record The truth and goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways ' Let every tongUe pronounce his praise. PSALM 107. Second Part. L. M. Correction (or sin, and release by prayer, ROM age to age exalalt his name, God and his grace are still the same ; He fills the hungry soul with food, And feeds the poor with every good. But if their hearts rebel and rise Against the God that rules the skies : It' they reject his heavenly word, And slight the counsels of the Lord : rle'il bring their spirits to the ground, And no deliverer shall be found : Laden with grief they waste their breath In darkness and the shades of death. Then to the Lord they raise their cries, lie makes the dawning 'light arise, And scatters all that dismal shade That hung so heavy round their head. He cuts tKe bars of brass in tv,-o, And lets the smiling prisoners through : Takes off the load of guilt and grief, And gives the labouring soul relief. Oh may the sons of men record The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways Lei even* tongue pronounce his praise. 186 T$AZ*m 105T. PSALM 107. Third Part. L. M. Intemperance punished and pardoned; or, a psalm foi\thc glutton and the drunkard. VAIN man, on foolish pleasures bent, Prepares for his own punishment : What pains, what loathsome maladies From luxury and lust arise ! 2 The drunkard feels his vitals waste, Yet drowns his health to please his teste Till all his active powers are lost, And fainting life draws near the dust. The glutton groans and ioaths to eat. His soul abhors delicious meat ; Nature, with heavy loads oppressed, Would yield to death to be released. 4 Then how the frighted sinners fly To God for help, with earnest cry ! lie hears their groans, prolongs their breathy And saves them from approaching death-. .j No med'eines could effect the cure So quick, so easy, or so sure ; The deadly sentence God repeals, He sends his sovereign word, and heals 6 Oh may the sons of men record The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! And let their thankful offering provQ How they adore their Maker's love, PSALM 107. Fourth Part. L. M D&livcrance fioni storms and shipwreck : or, the seamen'.- ^OULDyou behold the works of God His wonders in the world abroad ? With the bold mariner survey The unknown regious of the sea. They leave their native shores behind And seize the favour of the wind ! Till God command, and tempests rise.. That heave the ocean to the skies. Now to the heavens they mount amain. \o>v sink to dreadful deeps again : PSALM 107. 187 What strange affrights young sailors feel, And like a staggering drunkard reel ! When land is far and death is nigh, Lost to all hope, to God they cry ; His mercy hears their loud address, And sends salvation in distress. > He bids the winds their wrath assuage. And stormy tempests cease to rage ; The gladsome train their fears give o'er. And hail with joy their native shore. ) 0 may the sons of men record The wondrous goodness of the Lord ! Let them their private offerings bring, And in the church his glory sing. PSALM 107. Fifth Part. C. M. The Mariner's psalm. THY works of glory, mighty Lord. That rule the boisterous sea, The -sons of courage shall record. Who tempt that dangerous way. ! At thy command the winds arise. And swell the towering waves ? The men, astonished, mount, the skies. And sink in gaping graves. \ [Again they climb the watery hills And plunge in deeps again ; Each like a tottei ing drunkard reels. And finds his courage vain. [ Frighted to hear the tempest roar, They pant with fluttering breath: And, hopeless of a distant shore, Expect immediate death.] i Then to the Lord they raise their cries : He hears the loud request, And orders silence through the skies. And lays the floods to rest. > Sailors rejoice to lose their fears, And see the storm allayed : Now to their eyes the port appears : There let their vows be paid, *83 PSAIsM lOST. 7 ?Tis God that brings them safe to laud ; Let stupid mortals know That waves are under his command, And all the winds that blow. S Oh that the sons of men would praise The goodness of the Lord ! And those that see his wondrous ways, Thy wondrous love record. PSALM 107. Last Part. Colonics planted; or, nations blest ami punished. HEN God, provoked with daring crime* Scourges the madness of the times, lie turns their fields to barren sand, And dries the rivers from the land. 2 His word can raise the springs again, And make the withered mountains green. Send showery blessings from the skies, And harvests in the desert rise. 3 [Where nothing dwelt but beasts of prey. 5r men as fierce and wild as they, He bids the opprest and poor repair, And builds them towns and cities there. 1 They sow the fields, and trees they plant. Whose yearly fruit supplies their want; Their race crows up from fruitful stocks. Their wealth increases with their flocks. 5 Thus they are blest ; but if they sin, He lets the heathen nations in ; A savage crew invades their lands, Their princes die by barbarous hands.. } Their captive sons, exposed to scorn. Wander unpitied and forlorn ; The country lies unfenced, untilled, And desolation spreads the field. 7 Yet if the humbled nation mourns, Again his dreadful hand he turns; Again he makes their cities thrive, And bids the dying churches live.] 3 The righteous with a joyful sense, Admire the works of providence ; PSALlfl 108, 109. 189 And tongues of atheists shall no more heme the God that saints adore. How few with pious care record These wondrous dealings of the Lord! B il wise observers still shall find The Lord is holy just and kind. PSALM f08. C. M. •x of praise. A WAKE, my soul, to sound his praise. i\_ Awake my harp to sing all my powers the song to raise And morning incense bring. Among the people of his care, And through the nations round. Glad songs of praise will I prepare. And there his name resound. Be thou exalted, O ray God, bove the starry train ; Diffuse thy heavenly grace abroad, And teach the world thy reign. 1 So shall thy chosen sons rejoice, And throng thy courts above ; While singers hear thy pardoni.ig voice, And taste redeeming love. ■ VLM 109. (1—5, 31.) C. 31. Love to enemies from the example of Christ. J~1 OD of my mercy and my praise, vJT Thy glory is my song ; Though sinners speak against thy grace With a blaspheming tongue. When in the form of mortal man Thy Son on earth was found, With cruel slanders false and vain, They compassed him around. Their miseries his compassion mov. Their peace he still pursued ; They render hatred for his love, And evil for his good. Their malice raged without a cause ; Yet with his dying breath UO PSALM 110. He prayed for murderers on his cross , And blessed his foes in death. 5 Lord, shall thy bright example shine In vain before my eyes ? Give me a soul akin to thine. To love mine enemies. 6 The Lord shall on my side engage, And in my Saviour's name 1 shall defeat their pride and rage, Who slander and condemn. PSALM 110. First Part. L. M. Jhrist exalted, and multitudes converted ; or, the success of the gbspel THUS God the eternal Father spake To Christ the Son : " Ascend and sit k' At my right hand, till I shall make ■" Thy foes submissive at thy feet. i " From Zion shall thy word proceed, " Thy word the sceptre in thy hand *' Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, •'And bow their wills to thy command. 1 " That day shall show thy power is great, " When saints shall flock with willing mind- . " And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, " Where holiness in beauty shines. V J. O. blessed Power ! O glorious day ! What a large victory shall ensue ! And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. PSALM 1 10. Second Part. L. M. The kingdom and priesthood of Christ. f ff^HUS the great Lord of earth and sea JL Spake to his Son, and thus he swore, " Eternal shall thy priesthood be, u And change from hand to hand no more 2 " Aaron and all his sons must die ; " But everlasting life is thine, " To save for ever those that fly " For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 M By me Melchisedeck was made •; On earth a king and priest at once ; PSALM 110. 191 " And thou, n)v heavenly priest, shalt plead. " And thou, my king, shalt rule my sons.1' 1 Jesus the priest ascends his throne. While counsels of eternal peace, Between the Father and the Son, Proceed with honour and success. ; Thro' the whole earth his reign shall spread? And crush the powers that dare rebel ; Then shall he judge tllc "s»ng ^eac^ And send the guilty world to hell. • Thbugh while he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of threats and blood, The sufferings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. PSASM 110. C. ML Christ's kingdom and pries'hood. ESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne. And near thy Father sit; In Zion shall thy power be known And make thy foes submit. What wonders shall thy gospel do 1 Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew And own thy sovereign grace. God hath pronounced a firm decree. Nor changes what he swore : -Kteraal shall thy priesthood be. '•'When Aaropis no more. •• ]\feIcHlsede*&9 t})at wondrous priest. ;i That >mg of high degree, •■ TbatAoly man, who Abraham blest. f \Vas but a type of thee." Jesus our priest for ever lives To plead for us above ; Jesus our king for ever gives The blessings of his love. God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain ; Shall strike the powers and princes His hands, while they his alms bestowed. His glory's future harvest sowed : The sweet remembrance of the just. Like a green root, revives and bears A train of blessings for his heirs, When dying nature sleeps in dust. \ Beset with threatening dangers round ; Unmoved shall he maintain his ground ; His concience holds his courage up ; The soul that's filled with virtue's light Shines brightest in affliction's night, And sees in darkness beams of hope. PAUSE 5 [111 tidings never can surprise His heart that fixed on God relies, Though waves and tempests roar around : Safe on a rock, he sits, and sees The shipwreck of his enemies, And all their hope and glory drowned*. 194 PSAiaE 112. 6 The wicked shall his triumph see, And gnash their teeth in agony To find their expectations crost ; They and their envy, pride, and spite, Sink down to everlasting night, And all their names rn darkness lost.] PSALM 112. L. M. The blessings of the pious and charitable. rffMIRICE happy man who fear= the Lord, JL Loves his commands, and trusts his word : Honour and peace his days attend, And blessings to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mindr To works of mercy still inclined : He lends the poor some present aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark and tidings spread,. That till his neighbours round with dread. His heart is armed against the fear, For God with ali his power is there. 1 His spirit, fixed upon the Lord, Draws heavenly courage from his word : Amidst the darkness light shall rise To cheer his heart and bless his eyes. 5 He hath dispersed his arms abroad, His works are still before his God : His name on earth shall long remain. While envious sinners rage in vain. PSALM 112. C. M. Liberality rewarded, APPY is he that fears the Lord, And follows his commands ; Who lends the poor without reward. Or gives with liberal hands. 2 As pit) dwells within his breast To all the sons of need ; So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed, i No evil tniings shall surprise His well established mind ; PSALBS 113. 195 His soul to God, his refuge, flies, And leaves his fears behind. 1 I:i times of danger and distress Be beams of light ?!iail shine, To show the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. S His works of piety and lore Remain before rhe Lord ; Honour on earth, and jo s above, . Shall be his sure reward. PSALM 113. Proper tunc. The majesty and conde.-ccnsion of God. TE that delight to serve the Lord, The lutiours of his name record, — His sacred name for ever bless, Where'er the circling sun displays His rising beams or setting rays, Let land and seas his power confess. 2 Not time nor nature's narrow rounds, Can give his vast dominion bounds ; The heavens are far below his height . Let no created greatness dare With our eternal God compare, Armec^with his uncreated might. > He bows his glorious head to view What the bright host of angels do, And bends his care to mortal things ; His sovereign hand exalts the poor, He takes the needy from the door, And seats them on the thrones of king.; I When childless families despair, He sends the blessings of an heir, To rescue their expiring name ; The mother, with a thankful voice, Proclaims his praises and her joys ; Let every age advance his fame. PSALM 113. L. M. God sovereign and gracious. YE servants of the Almighty King, In every age his praises sing : 196 frSALHE 114, Wherever the sua shall rest or set, The nations shall his praise repeat. 2 Above the earth, beyond the sky, His throne of giory stands on high; Nor time nor place bis power restrain,, Nor bound his universal reign. 3 Which of the sons of Adam dare, Or angels, with their God compare ? His glories, how divinely bright, Who dwells in uncreated light. 1 Behold his love ! he stoops to view What saints above and angels do ; And condescends yet more to know The mean affairs of men below, „ 5 From dust and cottages obscure His grace exalts the humble poor; Gives them the honour of his sons, And fits them for their heavenly thrones. 6 [A word of his creating voice Can make the barren house rejoice ; Though Sarah's ninety years were past, The promised seed is born at last. 7 With joy the mother views her son, And tells the wonders God hath doae ; Faith may grow strong when sense despairs . If nature fails, the promise bears.] PSALM 1 1 1. Second Part. L. M. Miracles attending Israel's journey. WHEN Israel, freed horn Pharaoh's hand, Left the proud tyrant and his land, The tribes with cheerful homage own Their king, and Judah was his throne. '2 Across the deep their journey lay, The deep divides to make them way; Jordan beheld their marcb, and tied With backward current to his head. 3 The mountains shook like frighted sheep Like lambs the little hillocks leap ; Not Sinai on her base could stand, Conscious of sovereign power at hand. PSALM 115. 137 4 What, power could make the deep divide ? Make Jordan backward roll his tide ' Why did ye leap, ye little hi)Is ? And whence the dread 'that Sinai feels7 o Let every mountain, every flood Retire, and know the approaching God. The King of I sec him here ; Tremble thou earth, adore and fear. 6 He thunders, and all namre mourns, The rock to standing pools he turns ; Flints spring with fountains at his word. And rires and seas confess the Lord. PSAUH 115. FiRsr Mktre. The truetGod our refuge ; or, idolatry reproved. NOT to ourselves, who are but dust, Not to ourselves is glory due, Eternal God, thou only just, Thou only gracious, wise, and true. 2 Display to earth thy dreadful name; Why should a heathen's haughty tongue Insult us, and, to raise our shame, Say u Where's the God you've served so long7'* 3 The God we serve maintains his throne Above the clouds, beyond the skies ; Through all the earth his will is done, He knows our groans, he hears our cries. 4 But the vain idols they adore Are senseless shapes of stone and wood : At best a mass of glittering ore, A silver saint, or golden god. 5 [With eyes and ears they carve the head ; Deaf are their ear-, their eyes are blind : In vain are costly orFrings made, And vows are scattered in the wind. 6 Their feet were nev-^r made to move, Nor hands to save when mortals pray •. Mortals that pay them fear or love, Seem to be blind and deal' as they.] 7 O Israel, make the Lord thy hope, Thy help, luy refuge, and thy rest ; 198 PSAX.M 125. The Lord shall build thy ruins up, And bless the people and the priest. The dead no more can speak thy praise. They dwell in silence in the grave ; But we shall live to sing thy grace, And tell the world thy power to save. PSALM 115. Second Metre. As the new tune of the bOth psalm. Idolatry reproved. OTto our names, thou only just andtrue5 Not to our worthless names is glory due ; Thy power and grace, thy truth and justice claim Immortal honours to thy sov'reign name: Shine thro' the earth, from heaven, thy blest abode, Norlet the heathens say, u Where is your God?" Heaven is thine higher court : there stands thy throne, And through the lower worlds thy will is done ; God framed the earth, the starry heavens he spread, But fools adore the gods their hands have made ; The kneeling crowd, with looks devout, behold Their silver saviours, and their saints of gold. [Vain are those artful shapes of eyes and ears : The molten image neither sees nor hears : Their hands are helpless, nor their feet can move, They have no speech, nor tho't, nor power, nor love ; Yet sottish mortals make their long complaints To their deaf idols, and their lifeless saints. The rich have statues well adorned with gold ; The poor, content with gods of coarser mould ; With tools of iron carve the senseless stock, Lopt from a tree or broken from a rock : People and priests drive on the solemn trade, \nd trust the gods their saws and hammers made.] PSALM 116. 190 o Be heaven and earth amazed ! 'tis hard to say Which are more stupid, or their gods, or they O Israel, trust the Lord, he hears and sees, He knows thv sorrows, and restores thy peace: His worship does a thousand comforts yield — He is thv help, and he thine heavenly shield. 6 In God we trust : our impious foes in vain Attempt our ruin, and oppose his reign ; Had they prevailed, darkness had closed oui days, And death and silence had forbid his praise : But we are saved, and live ;— let songs arise. And Zion bless the God that built the skies. PSALM 116 First Part. C. M. Recovery from sickness. I LOVE the Lord ; he heard my cries. And pitied every groan ; Long as I live, when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne. 2 I love the Lord ; he bowed his ear. And chased my grief away : Oh let my heart no more despair, When I have breath to pray. 3 My flesh declined, my spirits fell, And I drew near the dead, While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplexed my wakeful head. 4 "My God,*' 1 cried, "thy servant save, " Thou ever good and just ; u Thy powrer can rescue from the grave. " Thy power is all my trust." 5 The Lord beheld m? sore distrest, He bade my pains remove ; Return, my soul, to God thy rest, For thou hast known his love. 3 My God hath saved my soul from death. And dried my falling tears ; Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. 200 FSAX.M 116. 117. PSALM 116 Second Part. C. M. 'Hiarjks for private deliverance. WPIAT shall I render to my God For ai! his kindness shown? My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne. 2 Among the saints that fill thine house, My offering shall be paid ; There shall my zeai \ • rform the vows My soul in angu^b n.ade. 3 How much is mercy thy delight, Thou ever-blessed God ! How dear thy servants in thy sight ! How precious is their blood ! 1 How happ) all thy servants are ! How great thy grace to me ! My life, which thou hast made thy care. Lord, I devote to thee. 5 Now 1 am thine, for ever thine, Nor shall my purpose move ; Thy hand has loosed my bonds of pain. And bound me with thy love. 0 Here in thy courts I leave my vow, And thy rich grace record ; Witness, ye saints, who hear me now. If I forsake the Lord. PSALM 117. C. M. Praise to God from all nations. OALL ye nations praise the Lord. Each with a different tongue ; In every language iearn his word, And let his name be sung. 2 His mercy reigns through every land : Proclaim his grace abroad : Forever firm his truth shall stand : Praise ye the faithful God. PSALM 117. L. M. FROM all that dwell below the skies. Let the Creator's praise arise : PSAT,3ff 117. 201 Let the Redeemer's name be sung Through eveij land, b\ every tongue. 2 Eternal are th\ mercies, Lord ; Eternal truth attends thy word ; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore, Till suns shall set and rise no more. PSALM 117. S. M. THY name, almighty Lord, Shall sound through distant lands ; Great is thy grace and sure thy word : Thy truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine honour spread, And long thy praise endure. Till morning light and evening shade Shall be exchanged no more. PSALM 117. First Part. C. M. Deliverance from a tumult. fJlHE Lord appears my helper now. JL Nor is my faith afraid, What all the sons of earth can do, Since heaven affords its aid. J' 'Tis safer, Lord, to hope in thee, And have my God my friend, Than trust in men of high degree, And on their truth depend. 3 "Tis through the Lord my heart is strong. In him my lips rejoice ; While his salvation is my song, How cheerful is my voice ' 1 Like angry bees they girt me round ; When God appears they fly : So burning thorns, with crackling sound, Make a fierce blaze and die. Joy to the saints and peace belongs ; The Lord protects their days : Let Israel tune immortal songs To his Almighty grace. £02 FSAS.M 118. PSALM J !8. Second Part. C. M. Public praise for deliverance from death. LORD, thou hast heard thy servant cry, And rescued from the grave ; Now shall he live : (and none can die, God resolves to save.) 2 Thy praise more constant than before, Shall (ill his daily breath ; Th\ hand that hath chastised him sore. Defends him still from death. Open the gates of Zion now, For we shall worship there, The house where all the righteous go, Thy mercy to declare. 4 Among the assemblies of thy saints, Our thankful voice we raise : There wc have told thee our complaints. And there we speak thy praise. PSALM 1 I 8. Thi d Part. C. M. Christ the foundation of the church. t*H*EHOLD the sure foundation stone ■* Which God in Zion iajs, To build our heavenly hopes upon, And his eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, And saints adore thy name ; They trust their whole salvation here, Nor shall they suffer shame. 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, Reject it with disdain ; Firm on this rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 1 What though the gates of hell withstood. Yet must this building rise : 'Tis thy own work, almighty God, And wondrous in our eyes. PSALM 118. Fourth Part. C. M. Tlosanna * fbe Lord's day ; or Christ's resurrection and oar salvation THIS is the day the Lord hath made, He calls the hours his own, PSALM 116. 202 Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, Ami praise -'irround the throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the dead, And S tan's emj ire fell ; To-dav Lh (lis triumph spread, And all bis wo d( rs tell. "> Hosanna to the anointed King, To David's ho!) Son; Help us, O Lord, descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. 4 Blest is the Lord who comes to men With met _Tace ; Who comes in God hi? Father's name. To save our sinful race. 5 Hosanna in the highest strains*, The church on earth can raise ; The highest hea- ens, in which he reigns. Shall give him nobler pniise. PSALM 118. S. M. An hosanna for the Lord's day .■ or>Anewaong of salvatkm ':•;- Christ Cj EE what a living Stone JO The build- fuse ; Yet God hath built his church thereon In spite of envious Jews. 1. The scribe and angn priest Reject thine oily v Yet on this rock shall Zion rest. As the chief corner-stone. 3 The work, O Lord is thine, And wondrous in our eyes : Thi* day declare? it all divine, This day did Jesu- rise. 4 This is the glorious day That our Redeemer made : Let us rejoice, and sing, and pray. Let all the church be glad. 5 Hosanna to the King Of David's royal blood : 204 PSAI.M 118. Bless him, ye saints, he comes to bring Salvation from your God. 6 We bless thine holy word, Which all this grace displays ; Andoifer on thine altar, Lord, Our sacrifice of praise. PSALM lis. L. M. An hosanna for the Lord's day ; or, A new song of salvation b) Christ. LO ! what a glorious corner-stone The Jewish builders did refuse; But God hath built his church thereon. In spite of envy and the Jews. 2 Great God, the work is all divine, The joy and wonder of our eves; This is the day thai proves it thine, The day that saw our Saviour rise. 3 Sinners rejoice, and saints be glad ; Hosanna, let his nume be blest ; 'A thousand honours on his head, With peace, and light, and glory rest ! 4 In God's own name he comes to bring Salvation to our dying race ; Let the whole church address their king, With hearts of joy and songs of praise. PSALM 119. First Part. C. M. 1 have collected and disposed the most useful verses of this Psalm un- der eighteen different beads, and formed a Divine -^ong upon each oi them. But the verses are much transposed, to attain some degree ol connexion Id some places, among the words lac, commands, judgment.*, te.nimo- 7ik.--, I bave used g&pel, word, grace, truth, promises, &c. as more agreeable to the New Testament and the common language of Chris- tians : and it equally answers the design of the Psalmist, which was to recommend the holy scriptures. The blessedness of saints, and misery of sinners.- BLEST are the undefiled in heart, Whose ways are right and clean ; Who never from thy law depart, But fly from every sin. 2 Blest are the men that keep thy word. And practise thy commands ; PSALM 119. 205 With their whole heart they see^ the Lord. And serve th^e with their hands. Great is their peace who love thy law ; How firm their souU abide ! Nor can a bold temptation draw Their steady feet aside. Then shall my heart have inward joy. And keep my face from shame, "When all thy statutes I obey, And honour all thy oame. But haughty -mners God will hate. The proud shall die accurst : The sons of falsehood and deceit Are trodden to the dust. Vile as the dross the wicked are ; And those that leave thy ways Shall see salvation from afar, But never taste thy grace. 1 PSALM 119 Second Part. cret devotion and spiritual mindedness ; or Constant convi with God. ^0 thee, before the dawning light, My gracious God, 1 pray ; I meditate thy name by night, And keep thy law by day. My spirit faints to see thy grace. Thy promise bears me up : And while salvation long aeiays. Thy word supports my hope. Seven times a day I lift my hands, And pay my thanks to thee; Thy righteous providence demands Repeated praise from me. W^hen midnight darkness veils the skier. I call thy works to mind ; My thoughts in warm devotion rise. And sweet acceptance find. 206 PSAMfl! ltf). PSALM 1!9. Third Part. Profession of sincerity, repentance, and obedience.- Pl^HOU art my portion, O my God; Soon as J know thy way, My heart makes haste V obey thy word, And suffers no dejay. 2 I choose the path of heavenly truth, And glory in my choice ; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The testimonies of thy grace I set before my eyes ; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. 1 If once I wander from thy path, I think upon my ways, Then turn my feet to thy commands. \nd trust thy pardoning grace. 5 Now I am thine, forever thine, 0 save thy servant, Lord ! Thou art my shield, my hiding-place. My hope is in thy word. 6 Thou hast inclined this heart of mine Thy statutes to fulfil ; And thus till mortal life shall end, Would I perform thy will. PSALM 119. Fourth Part. Instructions from Scripture. HOW shall the young secure their hearts . And guard their lives from sin ? Thy word the choicest rules imparts, To keep the conscience clean. 2 When once it enters to the mind, It spreads such light abroad, The meanest souls instruction find, And raise their thoughts to God. 3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day ; And through the dangers of the night. 1 lamp to lead our way. PSAL2VJ 119. ' 207 : The men that keep thy law with care, And meditate thy word, Gmw wiser than their teachers are. And better know the Lord, j Thy precepts make me truly wise ; 1 hate the sini er's road; I hate my own vain thoughts that rise. But love thy law, im God. ! [The starry heavens th\ rule obey, The earth maintains her place ; by servants, night and day, Thy skill and power expu But still thy law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine : Not earth stands firmer than thy word. Nor stars so nobly shine.] \ Thy word is everlasting truth, How pure is every page f That holy book shall guide our youth. And well support our age. PSALM 119. Fifth Part. Dtlight in scripture ; or, The word of God dwelling in HOW 1 love thy holy law ! Tis daily my delight: And thence my meditations draw Divine advice by night. ! My waking eyes prevent the day To meditate thy word : My soul with longing melts away To hear thy gospel, Lord. I Thy heavenly words my heart engage, And well employ my tongue, And in my tiresome pilgrimage, Yield me a heavenly song. [ Am I a stranger, or at home, 'Tis my perpetual feast ; Not honey dropping from the comb, So much allures the taste. 208 i P&AXX& 11©. 5 No treasures so enrich the mind ; Nor shall thy word be sold For loads of silver well refined, Nor heaps of choicest gold. 6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop, Thy promises of grace Are pillars to support my hope, And there I write thy praise. PSALM 119. Sixth Part. Holiness and comfort from the word. LORD, I esteem thy judgments right, And all thy statutes just; Thence I maintain a constant fight With ev'ry flattering lust. 2 Thy precepts often I survey ; 1 keep thy law in sight, Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right. 3 My heart in midnight silence cries, " How sweet thy comforts be !" My thoughts in holy wot'der rise, And bring their thanks to thee. 4 And when my spirit drinks her fill, At some good word of thine, Not mighty men that share the spoil, Have joys compared to mine. PSALM 119. Seventh Part. Imperfection of nature and perfection of scripture." LET all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book ; Great God, if once compared with thine. How mean their writings look. 2 Not the most perfect rules they ga?e Could show one sin forgiven, Nor lead a step beyond the grave ; But thine conduct to heaven, 3 Tve seen an end to what we call Perfection here below ; PSAM/I 119. 209 How short the powers of nature fall, And can no farthei t Yet men woo Id fain be just with God, By works their hai But thy commands, exceeding broad. Extend t bought, a In vain we boast perfection here, While sin defiles our fir And sinks our virtues dov, n so far, They scarce i e name. G On i ; . .Tace. Fall far below thy wo But perfect truth and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord PSALM 119. Eighth Part. The excellency and variety of scripture. LORD, I have made thy word my choice. My lasting heritage ; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, My warmest thoughts engage. 2 Til read the histories of thy love, And keep thy '?\vs in sight, While through the promises I rove With ever fresh delight. 3 *Tis a broad land of wealth unknown . Where springs o{ life arise; Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies. 1 The best relief that mourners have, It makes our sorrows blest ; Our faire-st hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. PSALM 119. Ninth Part. Desire of knowledge. HPHY mercies fill the earth, O Lord,, How good thy works appear! Open my eyes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. 210 FSAZJME 119. My heart was fashioned by thy hand, My service is thy due; Oh make thy servant understand The duties I must do. Since Tm a stranger here below, Thy path O do not hide, But mark the road my feet should go, And be my constant guide. When I confessed my wandering ways/ Thou heardst my soul complain ; Grant me the teachings of thy grace, Or I shall stray again. If God to me his statutes show, And heavenly truth impart, His work for ever i1il pursue, His law shall rule my heart. This was my comfort when I bore Variety of grief; It made me learn thy word the more.- And fly to that relief. [In vain the proud deride me now ;. Til ne'er forget thy law, Nor let that blessed gospel go, Whence all my hopes I draw. When I have learned my Father's wilh I'll teach the world his ways j My thankful lips, inspired with zeal. Shall sing aloud his praise. PSALM 119. Tenth Part. Pleading the promises. EHOLD thy waiting servant, Lord, Devoted to thy fear ; Remember and confirm thy word, For all my hopes are there. Hast thou not sent salvation down, And promised quickening grace ? Doth not my heart address thy throne 2 And yet thy love delays. Mine eyes for thy salvation fail ; O bear (by servant up ; FSALBS 119. 211 Nor let the scofling lips prevail, Who dare reproach my hope. •1 Didst thou not raise my faith, 0 Lord ? Then let thy truth appear :* Saint- shall rejoice in my reward, And trust as well as il-.tr. PSAL h Part.. '..ri2 .■ii'tci hnllniTi OPI that the Lord would guide my ways To keep his statutes still! O that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will ! 2 O send thy Spirit down to write Thy law upon my heart, Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. 3 From vanity turn off my eyes j Let no corrupt design, Nor covetous desires arise Within this soul of mine. 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere ; Let sin have no dominion, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. 5 31y soul hath gone too far astray, My (cet too often slip : Yet since I've not forgot thy way, Restore thy wandering sheep. G Make me to walk in thy commands, 'Tis a delightful road ; Nor let my head, nor heart, nor hands Offend against my God. PSALM 119. Twelfth Part. Ereathing after comfort and deliverance. ~1V'¥"Y God, consider my distress, ]jfjL Let mercy plead my cause, Though I have tinned against thy grace. 1 ne'er forget thy laws. 9 Forbid, forbid, the sharp reproach Which I so justly fear; aia psalm: 119. Uphold my life, uphold my hope, Nor let my Shame appear. 3 Be thou a surety, Lord, for me. Nor let the proud oppress ! But make thy waiting servant see The shillings of thy face. 4 My eyes with expectation fail : My heart within me cries, ' When will the Lord his truth fulfil, ' And bid my comforts rise?' 5 Look down upon my sorrows, Lord. And show thy grace the same : Thy tender mercies still afford To those that love thy name. PSALM 119. Thirteenth Part. lioly fear, and tendernesi of conscience. WITH my whole heart I've sought thy face. O let me never stray From thy commands, O God of grace, Nor tread the sinner's way. 2 Thy word I've hid within my heart, To keep my conscience clean, And be an everlasting guard From every rising sin, 3 I'm a companion of the saints, Who fear and iove the Lord ; My sorrows rise, my nature faints, When men transgress thy word. 4 While sinners do thy gospel wrong, My spirit stands in awe ; Mysoui abhors a lying tongue, But loves thy righteous law. 5 My heart with sacred reverence hear- The threatenings of thy word ; My flesh with holy trembling fears The ju igmcnts of the Lord. 3 My God, I long, 1 hope, I wait For thy salvation still ; While thy whoie law is my delight, And I obey thy will. PSAI.M 119. 213 PSALM 119. FofltTKEN'TH PAR T Benefits of affliction, and support under them. fi ONSIDER all my sorrows, Lord, \j And thy deliverance scud ; Mv soul tor thy salvation taints ; When will my troubles end? Yet I have found 'tis good for me To bear my Father's rod ; Afflictions make me learn thy law. And live upon my God. This is the comfort I enjoy When new distress begins : J read thy word, I run thy way, And hate my former sins. Had not thy word been my delight When earthly joys were fled, My soul opprest with sorrow's weight, Had sunk amongst the dead. I know thy judgments, Lord, are right, Though they may seem severe ; The sharpest sufferings I endure Flow from thy faithful care. Before I knew thy chast'ning rod, My feet were apt to stray; But now I learn to keep thy word, Nor wander from thy way. PSALM 119. Fifteenth Part. Holy resolutions. OTHAT thy statutes every hour Might dwell upon my mind ! Thence I derive a quickening power. And daily peace I find. To meditate thy precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet employ ; My >oul shall ne'er forget thy word. Thy word is all my joy. How would J run in thy commands, If thou my heart discharge From sin and Satan's hateful chains. And set my feet at large! 214 PSALM 119. \ My lips with courage shall declare Thy statutes and thy name; 1*11 speak thy word though kings shall heat. Nor yield to sinful shame. o Let bands of persecutors rise To rob me of my right Let pride and malice forge their lies, Thy law is my delight. G Depart from me ye wicked race, Whose hands and hearts are ill : I love my God, 1 love his ways, And must obey his will, PSALM i 19. Sixteenth Part. Prayer for quickening grace. jVTY soul lies cleaving to the dust; Lord, give me fife divine ; From vain desires and every lust Turn oil these eyes of mine. 2 I need the influence of thy grace To speed me in thy way, Lest I should loiter in my race, Or turn my feet astray. 3 When sore afflictions press me down. I need thy quick'ning powers ; Thy word that 1 have rested on, " Shall help my heaviest hours. 4 Are not thy mercies sovereign still, And thou a faithful God ? Wilt thou not grant me warmer zeal To run the heavenly road? ."> Does not my heart thy precepts love, And long to see thy face ? And yet how slow my spirits move Without enlivening grace! G Then shall I love thy gospel more, And ne'er forget thy word, When I have felt its quickening power To draw me near the Lord, PSALBG 119. 215 PSALM 119. Seventeenth Part. shining in difficulties and trials. "HEN pain and anguish seize me, Lordr All my support is from thy word: Mj -onl dissolves for heaviness; Uphold me with th\ strengthening grace. 2 The proud have framed their scotisand lies. They watch my feet with envious eyes, They tempt my soul to snares and sin \ Yet thy commands I ne'er decline. 3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause, They hate to see me love thy laws ! But I will trust and fear thy name, Till pride and malice die with shame. PSALM 119. Last Part. Fanrtifled afflictions ; or, Delight in the word of Gori. FATHER, 1 bless thy gentle hand; How kind v»-as thy chastising rod, That forced my conscience to a stand, And brought my wandering soul to God ■■ 2 Foolish and vain, I wen astray : Ere I had felt thy scourges, Lord, I left my guide and lost my way ; But now I ioYe and keep thy word. Tis good for me to wear the yoke, For pride is apt to rise and swell : *Tis good to bear my Fathers stroke, That I might learn his statutes well, 4 The law hat issues from thy mouth, Shall raise my cheerful passions more Than all the treasures of the south, Or richest hills of golden ore. Thy hands have made my mortal frame, Thy spirit formed my sou! within ; Teach me to know thy wondrous name, And guard me safe from death and sin* Then all that IoYe and fear the Lord At my salvation shall rejoice ; For I have trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. 216 PSA&M 120, 121. PSALM 120. CM. Complaint of quarrelsome neighbours ; or, A devout wish for peace. THOU God of love, thou ever blest, Pity my suffering state ; When wilt thou set my soul at rest, From lips that love deceit ? 2 Hard lot of mine ! my days are cast Among the sons of strife, Whose never-ceasing quarrels waste My golden hours of life. * 3 O might I fly to change my place, How would 1 choose to dwell In some wide, lonesome wilderness, And leave these gates of hell ! 4 Peace is the blessing that I seek, How loevely are its charms ! I am for peace ; but when I speak, They all declare for arms. 5 New passions still their souls engage, And keep their malice strong : What shall be done to curb thy rage, 0 thou devouring tongue ! 6 Should burning arrows smite thee through. Strict justice would approve ; But 1 would rather spare my foe, And melt his heart with love. PSALM 121. L. M. Divine protection. UP to the hills 1 lift mine eyes, Th' eternal hills bcyondfcthe skies ; Thence all her help my soul derives ; There my almighty refuge lives. 1 He lives, the everlasting God That buili the world, that spread the flood ; The heavens, with all their host he made, And the dark regions of the dead. 3 lie guides our feet, he guards our way; His morning smiles adorn the day ; He spreads the evening veil, and keeps The silent hours while Israel sleeps PSALM 121. 4 Israel, a name divinely blest, May rise secure, securely rest : T By hoi mi 's wakefu 1 eyes Admit no slumber, nor surprise. 5 No sun shall smite thy head by day. Nor the pale moon, with sickly ray. ill blast thy couch: no baneful star Pari his malignant tire so far. J Should earth and hejl with malice bum. Siill thou shaltgo,and still return, ifein the Lord ; his heavenly care , Defends thy life from every snare. On thee foul spirits have no power: And in thy lasjf departing hour, Angels, that trace the airy road, lall bear thee homeward to thy God. PSALM 121. C. M. Preservation by day and night. npO heaven I lift my waiting eyes, There all my hopes are laid : The Lord that built the earth and skies Is my perpetual aid. 2 Their steadfast feet shall never lall. Whom he designs to keep ; His ear attends the softest call, His eyes can never sleep. 1 He will sustain our weakest powers With his almighty arm, And watch our most unguarded hours Against surprising harm. \ Israel rejoice and rest secure, Thy keeper is the Lord ; His wakefui eyes employ his power For thine eternal guard. ? Nor scorching sun, nor sickly moon, Shall have its leave to smite ; U shields thy head from burning noon, From blasting damps at night. 1 ai» PSAI.M 121. 6 He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breath, Where thickest dangers come : Go and return, secure from death, Till God commands thee home PSALM 121. As the 148th Psalm. God our preserver; tTPWARDI lift mine eyes, J From God is all my aid ; The tod that built the skies, And earth and nature made B God is the tower To which I fly : His grace is nigh In every hour. ■: My feet shall never slide, And fall in fatal snares, Since God my guard and guide,. Defends me from my fears.. Those wakeful eyes That never sleep. Shall Israel keep When dangers rise. 3 No burning heats by day.. Nor blasts of evening air* Shall take my health awa> if God be with me there :. Thou art my sun, And thou my shade. To guard my head Jjy night or noon. I Hast thou not given thy wont To save my soul from death *r And I can trust my Lord To keep my mortal breath ' I'll go and come, Nor fear to die. Till from on high Thou rail, me home, PSALM 122- 21$ > PSALM 122. CM. Going tochurcli. HOW did my heart rejoice to hew My friends devoutly say, 1 In Zion let us all appear • And keep the solemn day p - Hove the gates, I love the road; The church, adorn'd with grace, S'ands like a palace built for God, To show his milder face. ) I 'p to her courts, with joy unknown. The holy tribes repair: The Son of David holds his throne. And sits in judgment there. ■1 He hears our praises and complaints. And while his awful voice Divides the sinners from the saints, "We tremble and rejoice. 5 Peace be within this sacred place, And Joy a constant guest ; With holy gifts and heaf enly grace Be her attendants blest ! • B|y soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains; There my best friends, my kindred dwell. There God my Saviour reigns. PSALM 122. Proper tunc. Going to cburch. HOW pleas'd and blest was f , To hear the people cry, '• Come let us seek our God to-day V Yes, with a cheerful zeal We haste to Zion's hill, And there our vows and honours pay. 2 Zion, thrice happy place, Adorn'd with wondrous grace, And walls of strength embrace thee rounn In thee our tribes appear To pray, and praise, and hear The sacred gospel's joyful sound. aaa 2»sax*evs 123, There David's greater Son Has fix'd his royal ihroiie; Me sits for grace and judgment there ; He bids the saints be glad, He makes the sinners sad, And humble souls rejoice with fear, Ma)r peace attend thy gate, .And joy within thee wait. To bless the soul of every guest : The man that seeks thy peace, And wishes thine increase, A thousand blessings on him rest ! My tongue repeats her vows, i Peace to this sacred house P For here my friends and kindred dwell And since my glorious God • Makes thee his blest abode, .My soul shall ever love thee well. [Repeat thsfourlh stanza to complete the tune: PSALM 123. CM, Pleading with submission. )TIIOU whose grace and justice reigi; Enthroned above the skies, To thee our hearts would tell their pain. To thee we lift our eyes. As servants watch their master's hand, And fear the angry stroke ; Or maids before their mistress stand. And wait a peaceful look : So for our sins we justly feel Thy discipline, O God ; Yet wait the gracious moment still, Till thou remove the rod. Those that in wealth and pleasure live. Our daily groans deride ; And thy delays of mercy give Fresh courage to their pride. Our foes insult us, but our hope. In thy compassion lies • PSALM 124, 125. 221 This thought shall bear our spirits up- That God will not despise. PSALM 134. CM. God gives victory. HAD not the God of truth and low. When hosts against us rose, Displayed his vengeance form above. And crushed the conquering foes, J Their armies, like a racing flood, Had swept the guardless land, Destroyed on earth his blest abode* And whelmed our feeble band. 3 But safe beneath his spreading shield . His sons securely rest, Defy the dangers of the field, And bare the fearless breast. 1 And now our souls shall bless the Lore Who broke the deadly snare : Who saved us from the murdering sword^ And made our lives his care, j Our help is in Jehovah's name, Who formed the heavens above ; He that supports their wondrous frame. Can guard his church by love. PSALM 12 5. C. M. The saints' trial and safetv. ITNSHAKEN as the sacred hill, J And firm as mountains stand, Firm as a rock the soul shall rest That trusts the Almighty hand. 2 Not walls nor hrils could guard so well Old Salem's happy ground, As those eternal arms of love. That every saint surround. 3 While tyrants are a smarting scourge . To drive them near to God, Divine compassion will assuage Tboiurvofthe Lord. 2Z2 PSAXJKE 125, 126. 1 Deal gentiy, Lord, with souls sincere-, - And lead them safely on, To the bright gates of paradise, Where Christ their Lord is gone. 6 But if we trace those crooked ways That the old serpent drew, The wrath that drove him first to hell. Shall smite his followers too. PSALM 125. S. M. The saints' trial and safety ; or, moderate affliction FIRM and unmoved are they That rest their souls on God ; Firm as the mount where David dwelt* Or where the ark abode. ,2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God and his almighty love Embrace his saints around. 3 What though the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke, Yet lest it wound their souls too deep. Its fury shall be broke. \ Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose faith and pious fear, Whose hope and love, and every grace,. Proclaim their hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too long oppress the saint ; The God of Israel will support His children, lest they faint. 6 But if our slavish fear Will choose the road to hell. We must expect our portion there, Where bolder sinners dwell. PSALM 12G. L.M, Surprising deliverance. WHEN God restored our captive stated Joy was our song, and grace our theme PSALM 12S. 2*3 The grace beyond our hope so great. That joy appeared a pleasing dream. 2 The scoffer own.- thy hand, and pays Unwilling honours to thy name; While we with pleasure shout thy prais< "Willi cheerful notes thy love proclaim. 3 When we ;v\ iew our dismal fears, Tw;i< hard to think they'll vanish so :# "With God we. left our flowing I' lie makes our joys like rivers flow. •J The man that in his furrowed field, His scattered seed with sadness leaves, Will shout to see the harvest yield V welcome load of joyful sheaves. PSALM 126." C. M. 1 )\o joy of a remarkable conversion ; or, melancholy removes HEN God revealed his gracious name And changed my mournful state. My rapture seemed a pleasing dream. The grace appeared so great. The world beheld the glorious change. And did thy hand confess ; My tongue broke out in unknown straii>. And sung surprising grace. Great is the work, my neighbours cried.- - And owned thy power divine ; Great is the work, my heart replied. And be the glory thine. The Lord can clear the darker! skn - Can give us day for night ; Make drops of sacred sorrow rise To rivers of delight. Let those that sow in sadness wait Till the fair harvest come, They shall confess their sheaves are ::; And shout the blessings home. Though seed lie buried in the dust. H shan't deceive their h$pe : 2£4 PSALM 127. The precious grain can ne'er be lost-, For grace ensures the crop. PSALM 127. L.M. The blessing of God on tlie business and comfort of life IF God succeed not, all the cost And pains to build the house are lost : If God the city will not keep, The watchful guards as well may sleep 2 What though we rise before the sun, And work and toil when day is done. Careful and sparing eat our bread, To shun that poverty we dread ; > 'Tis all in vain, till God hathjblest ; He can make rich yet give us rest : On God our sovereign, still depend? Our joy in children and in friends. 4 Happy the man to whom he sends Obedient children, faithful friends ! How sweet our daily comforts prove When they are seasoned with his love. PSALM 127. CM. . God all in all. IF God to build the house deny, The builders work in vain ; And towns without his wakeful eye, A useless watch maintain. 2 Before the morning beams arise, Yoi;r painful work renew, And till the stars ascend the skie^ Your tiresome toil pursue. P Short be your sleep, and coarse yoiii: iarc^ In vain till God has blest : But if his smiles attend your care. You shall have food and rest. 4 Nor children, relatives, nor friend-. Shall real blessings prove, Nor all the earthly joy he sends, It sent v.-Hhout feis love. PSAIXfi 128, 129. 225 PSALM 128. CM! Family blessing*. O HAPPY man, whose soul is filled With zeal and reverend awe ! His lips to God their honours yield. His life adorns the law. 2 A Careful providence shall stand And over guard thy head, Shall on the labours of thy hand Its kindly blessings shed. J Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine: Thy children, round thy board. Each like a plant of honour shine And learn to fear the Lord. i The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil For months and years to come ; The Lord, who dwells on Zion'a hill. Shall send thee blessings home. '» This is the man whose happy eye- Shall see his house increase, Shall see the sinking church arise. Then leave the world in peace. PSALM 129. C M. I jecatora punished. P from my youth, may Israel s Have I been nursed in tears : My griefs were constant as the day. And tedious as the years. Up from my youth I bore the r; Of all the sons of strife : Oft they assailed my rij ; . .But God preserved my life. O'er all my frame their cruel da Its painful wounds impressed : Hourly they vexed my fainting heart , Nor let my sorrows rest. The Lord grew angry on his And with impartial eve 226 PS A13VT 10& Measured the mischiefs they had clouts. Then let his arrows fly. 5 How was their insolence surprised To hear his thunders roll ! And all the foes of Zion seized With horror to the soul ! •> Thus shall the men that hate the saints • Be blasted from the sky ; Their glory fades, their courage faints j. And all their prospects die. v [What though they flourish tall and fail . They have no root beneath : Their growrth shall perish in despair. And lie despised in death. S So corn that on the house-top standi No hope of harvest gives ; The reaper ne'er shall fdl his hands. Nor binder fold the sheaves.] PSALM 130. C. M. Tardoning grace, OUT of the deeps of long distress^. The borders of despair, J sent my cries to seek thy grace. My groans to move thine ear. J G icat God ! should thy severer eve. And thine impartial hand, Mark, and revenge iniquity, No mortal flesh could stand. 3 But there arc pardons with my God, For crimes of high degree ; Thy son has bought them with bin blood. To draw us near to thee. J wait for thy salvation, Lord., With strong desires I wait : My soul, invited by thy word, Stands watching at thy gate, i "i [Just as the guards that keep the night E«ong fertile- morning skies, PSALM 103. 131. 3L07 "Watch the first beams of breaking light, And meet them with their eyes : :6 So waits my soul to see thy grace, And more intent than they, fleets the first openings of thy face. And finds a brighter day.] " Then in the Lord let lane] trust. Let Israel seek his fa- The Lord is good, as well as jir-t. And plenteous in his grace. 5 There's fill redemption at his throifl For sinners long enslaved ; "The great Redeemer is his Son, And Israel shall be saved. PSALM 130. L. M. rardoning grace. FROM deep distress and troubled thoug, To thee, my God. I raised my cries : If thou severely mark our faults, No flesh can stand before thine eyes. ^ But thou hast built thy throne of grace.. Free to dispense thy pardons there, That sinners may approach thy face* And hope, and love, as well as fear, ')■ As the benighted pilgrims wait, And look and wish for breaking day : So waits my soul before thy ga^e ; When will my God his face display I 1 My trust is fixed upon thy word, ]Sor shall 1 trust thy word i/i vain : Let mourning souls address the Lore, And find relief from all their pain. 5 Great is his love, and large his grace. Through the redemption of his Son, He turns our feet from sinful ways, And pardons what our hands have done* PSALM 131. CM. Humility aud submission, IS there ambition in my heart ? Search gracious God, and see : aae psalm 132, Or do 1 act a 'haughty part ? Lord, I appeal to thee. 2 I charge my thoughts, be humble stilly And all my carriage mild ; Content, my Father, with" thy wiH„ And peaceful as a child. 3 The patient soul, the lowly mind, Shall have a large reward ; Let saints in sorrow lie resigned, And trust a faithful Lord. PSALM 132. L.M. At the settlement of a church ; or, the ordination of amlnlstf - WHERE shall we go to seek and find A habitation for our God ? A dwelling for the eternal mind, Among the sons of flesh and blood I 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion for his ancient rest ; And Zion is his dwelling still ; His church is with his presence blest. 3 w Here I will fix my gracious throne, " And reign forever," saith the Lord; 44 Here shall my power and love be known.- " And blessings shall attend my word. 4 " Here will I meet the hungry poor, -And fill their souls with living bread :. 4i Sinners that wait before my door, " With sweet provision shall be fed. i '- Girded with truth, and clothed with grac* " My priests, my ministers, shall shine ; " Not Aaron in his costly dress u Appears so glorious and divine. tf " The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joy, shall shout and sing ' "The Son of David here shall reign, t; And Zion triumph in her King." -7 Jesus shall see a numerous seed Born here to uphold his glorious name ; His crown shall flourish on his head, While all his foes are clothed with shame PSALM 132, 133. 229 PSALQff 133, (4, 5. 7, 8. 15. 17.) . M. A church established. 0 sleep nor slumber to his eyes Good David would afford, Till he had [a\nd below the skies A dwelling tor the Lord. The Lord in Zion placed his name, His ark was settled there ; And there the assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. We (race no more those toilsome way- Nor wander far abroad ; Where'er thy people meet for praise,. There is a house for God.] PAUSE. Arise, O King of grace, arise, And enter to thy rest ; Lo ! thy church waits with longing eyes Thus to be owned and blest. E:.tcr with all thy glorious train, Thy Spirit and thy word ; All that the ark did once contain. Could no such grace afford. Here, mighty God, accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread ;.. Bless the provisions of thy house. And fill thy poor with bread. Here let the Son of David reign, Let God's anointed shine ; Justice and truth his court maintain. With love and power divine. Here let him hold a lasting throne, And, as his kingdom grows, Fresh honours shall adorn his crown. And shame confound his foes. PSALM 133. C. M. Brotherly love W O ! what an entertaining sight MLd Those friendly brethren prove,. 330 SSA1LM 102. Whose cheerful hearts in bands un|te, Of harmony and love ! :2 Where streams of bliss from Christ the spring Descend to every soul ; And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, Shades and bedews the whole. -3 ?Tis like the oil divinely sweet, On Aaron's reverend head : 'The trickling drops perfumed his feet, And o'er his garments spread. - 1 ?Tis pleasant as the morning dews That fall on Zion's hill, "Where God his mildest glory shows. And makes his graee distil. PSALM 133. S. M. Communion of saints ; or, Love and worship in a fSl\i$\ : BLEST are the sons of peace, Whose hearts and hopes are one ; Whose kind designs to serve and please. Through all their actions run. Blest is the pious house Where zeal and friendship meet : Their songs of praise, their mingled yows Make their communion sweet. 3 Thus when on Aaron's head They poured the rich perfume, The oil through all his raiment spread. And pleasure filled the room. 1 Thus on the heavenly hills, The saints are blest above, Where joy like morning dew distils, And all the air is love. PSALM 133. As the 122d Psalm. The blessings of friendship. HOW pleasant 'tis to see Kindred and friends agree, Each in his proper station move ; And each fulfil his part, With sympathizing heart* In all the cares of life and love* PSALM 134. 133. 231 >Tis like an ointment shed On Aaron's sac red head, "Divinely rich, divinely sweet ; The oil through all the room Diffused a choice perfume, Ran through his robes and blessed his feet,-, Like fruitful showers of rain, That water all the plain, Descending from the neighbouring: hi) Such streams of pleasure roll Through every friendly soul, Where love, like heavenly dew. distils; it the first stanza to complete ilu PSALM 131. C. M, Daily ami nightly devotions. that obey the immortal Kinu'v Attend his holy place; Bow to the glories of his power. And bless his wondrous grace.. Lift up your hands by-morning light. And send your soul on high ! Raise your admiring thoughts by night* Above the starry sky. The God of Zion cheers our hearts, With rays of Quickening grace : • The God that spreads the heaven abroad . '. And rules the swelling seas. PSALM 13.3. First Part. L, M The church i- God's hcVB&and dirCj IJRAISE ye the Lord, exalt his nan While in his earthly courts ye wait, Ye saints that to his bouse belong, I k -land attending at his gate. Praise ye the Lord, the Lord is good ._ To praise his name is sweet emploj : Israel he chose of old, and still His church is his peculiar jov. 3 The Lord himself will judge his saint- > " : treats htes< a his friends : 232 ?SAX>ra 135. And when he hears their sore complaints, Repents the sorrows that he sends. 4 Through every age the Lord declares His name, and breaks the oppressors rod :, He gives his suffering servants rest, And will be known the Almighty God. 5 Bless ye the Lord, who taste his love- ; People and priests exalt his name ; Amongst his saints he ever dwells, His church is his Jerusalem. PSALM 135. Second Part. L. M. "'lie works of creation, proxridence, redemption of Isra" 1, aii Hon of enemies. GREAT is the Lord, exalted high Above all powers, on every throne. ' TVhatc'erhe please in earth and sea, Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done. 2 At his command the vapours rise, The lightnings flash, the thunders roar : He pours the rain, lie brings the wind And tempests from his airy store. 3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent, O Egypt, through thy stubborn land, When all thy first-born, beasts and men. Fell dead by his avenging hand. i What mighty nations, mighty kings He slew, and: the whole country gav< To Isr.iel, whom his hand redeemed, No more to be proud Pharaoh's siave ! > His power the same, the same ins graCj^ That saves us from the hosts of hell : And heaven he gives us to poss Whence those apostate angels fell. PSALM 135. C.M. Praiee due to God, not to idols. WAKE, ye saints, to praise your Kir Your sweetest passions raise ; Your pious pleasure, while you sing. Increasing with the pi .V PSALIVI 136. '233 Great is the Lord, and works unknown Arc his divine employ ; But still his saints are near his throne; His treasure and his joy. Heaven earth and sea confess his hand , Fie bids the vapours rise ! Lightning and storm, at his command, Sweep through the sounding skies. All power that gods or kings have claimed* I? found with him alone ; But heathen gods shall ne'er be named, Where our Jehovah's known. Which of the stocks and stones they trusty Can give them showers of rain ? In vain they worship glittering dust, And pray to God in vain. [Their gods have tongues that speechle- Such as their makers gave ; [prove, Their feet were never formed to move. Nor hands have power to save. Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf, Nor hear when mortals pray ; Mortals, that wait for their relief, Are blind and deaf as they.] Ye nations, know the living God, Serve him with faith and fear ; lie makes the churches his abode. And claims your honours there. PSALM 13G. C. M. fefl'e wonders 01' creation, providence, redemption ?J salvation of his people- ""1 IVE thanks to God, the sovereign Lord ; .JT ' His mercies still endure : And be the King of kings adored : ; His truth is ever sure.'' "What wonders hath his wisdom done '. w How mighty i- his hand !' i leaven, earth, and sea, he framed alone , H " • ifi his command'"' U £34 23AUJK 136. The sun supplies the day with light, ' How bright his counsels shine P The moon and stars adorn the night ; ; His works are all divine.' ile struck the sons of Egypt dead : 1 How dreadful is his rod P And thence with joy his people led: 'How gracious is our God P He cleft the swelling sea in two ; i His arm is great in might;1 And gave the tribes a passage through ;» • His power and grace unite.'' But Pharaoh's army there he drowned. 1 How glorious arc his ways P And brought his saints through desert j f Eternal be his praise.1 1 1 rent monarch? fell beneath his hand : ; Victorious is his sword :' While Israel took the promised land ;., 1 And faithful is his word.1 He saw the nations dead in sin :. 1 He felt his pity move:1 How sad the state the world was in : ' How boundless was his love P He sent to save us from our wo : 1 His goodness never fail:? ; From death, and hell and every foe ;- 1 And still his grace prevails.1 ) Give thanks to God the. heavenly King . ; His mercies still endure P 1 ,ct the whole earth his praises sing ; 4 His truth is ever sure.1 PSALM 13C. As the i4Sth Psahu, i 1VE thanks to God most high-, Tf The universal Lord ; The sovereign King of kings ; And be his grace adored. His power and grace A'p sfill (he same : PSAIiBflC 136. $35 And let his name Have endless praise. 2 How mighty is his hand ! What wonders hath he done ! He formed the earth and sca^, \nd spread the heavens alone*. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. ; His wisdom framed the sun To crown the day with light, The moon and twinkling star- To cheer the darksome night.. His power and grace Arc still the same ; And let his name Have endless praise, i [He smote the tirst-born sons.. The flower of Egypt, dead ; And thence his chosen tribes With joy and glory led. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. 5 His power and lifted rod Cleft the Red sea in two, And for his people made A wondrous passage through. His power and grace Are still the same ; And let his name Have endless praise. G But cruel Pharaoh there With all his host he drowned . And brought his Israel safe Through along desert ground Thy mercy, Lord, ghall still endure ; 236 PSAX,M 135. And ever sure Abides thy word. PAUSE. 7 The kings of Canaan fell Beneath his dreadful hand ; While his own servants took. Possession of the land. His power and grace Are still the same ; And let his name Have endless praise.} S He saw the nations lie, All perishing in sin, And pitied the sad state The ruined world was in: Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure : And ever sure Abides thy word. !) He sent his only Son To save us from our wo, From Satan, sin, and deatlv \nd every hurtful foe. His power and grace Are still the same ; And let his name Have endless praise. 10 Give thanks aloud to God, To God the heavenly King:' And let the spacious earth His works and glories sing. Thy mercy, Lord, Shall still endure ; And ever sure Abides thy word. PSALM 136. Abridged. L. M* jpi IVE to our God immortal praise ; \Jf Mercy and truth are all his ways * ' Wonders of grace to God belong, f Repeat his mercies in your song.' PSAUVI 137. £37 2 Givq to the Lord of lords renown ; The King of kings with glory crown : 1 His mercies ever shall endure • When lords and kings are known no more.' He built the earth, he spread the sky, And fixed the starry lights on high : • Wonders of grace to God belong, < Repeat his mercies in your song.1 I He tills the sun with morning light, He bids the moon direct the night : • His mercies ever shall endure, ■ When suns and moons shall shine no more 6 The Jews he freed from Pharaoh's hand, And brought them to the promised land! • Wonders of grace to God belong, • Repeat his mercies in your song." 6 He saw the Gentiles dead in sin. And felt his pity move within : 1 His mercies ever shall endure, • When death and sin shall reign no more/ •7 He sent his Son with power to save From guilt, and darkness, and the grave : ( Wronders of grace to God belong, 1 Repeat his mercies in your song.' 8 Through this vain world he guides our feefy And leads us to his heavenly seat : • His mercies ever shall endure, - When this vain world shall be no more.* PSALM 137. The Babylonian captivity. A LONG the banks where Babel's currentflow? J\_ Our captive bands in deep despondence strayed, While Zion's fall in sad remembrance rose, Her friends, her children mingled with the dead* x2 The tuneless harp, that once with joy we strung- When praise employed and mirth inspired tttt- lay, In mournful silence on the willows hung, And growing grief prolonged the tedious day,; 233 ?&AXM 138. The barbarous tyrants, to increase the wo, ■With taunting smiles a song of Zion claim ; Bid sacred praise in strains melodious flow, While they blaspheme the great Jehovah's name. But how, in heathen chains and lands unknown. Shall Israel's sons a song of Zion raise ? O hapless Salem, God's terrestrial throne, Thou land of glory, sacred mount of praise : If e'er my memory lose thy lovely name, . If my cold heart neglect my kindred race, Let dire destruction seize this guilty frame : My hand shall perish and my voice shall cease. Yet shall the Lord, who hears when Zion call-. Overtake her foes, with terror and dismay, His arm avenge her desolated walls, And raise her children to eternal day. PSALM 138. L. M. Restoring and preserving grace. "ITU all my powers of heart and tongue, I'll praise my Maker in my song ; Angels shall hear the notes I raise, Approve the song, and join the praise. 2 [Angels, that make thy churchtheir care.. Shall witness my devotion there, While holy zeal directs my eyes To thy fair temple in the skies.] .} I'll sing thy truth and mercy, Lord ; I'll sing the wonders of thy word ; Not all thy works and names below, So much thy power and glory show. 1 To God I cried, when troubles rose ; He heard me, and subdued my foes ; He did my rising fears control, And strength diffused through all my soul. j The God of heaven maintains his state, Frowns on the proud, and scorns the great But from his throne descends to bless The humble souls that trust his grace> PSAX.3X 139. £3S 6 Amidst a thousand snares i stand, Upheld and guarded by thy hand ; Thy words my fainting soul rc\ i And kefcp my dying faith aliTe. 7 Grace will complete what grace begins-. To save from sorrows or from sins ; The work that wisdom undertake-. Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes'. P-ALM 139. First Part. L. M. Tlic all scein-God. IORD thou hast searched and seen m- A through, Thine eye commands, with piercing view. My rising and ,ny resting hours, My heart and flesh with all their powers My thoughts, before they are my own. Are to my God distinctly known ; He knows the words 1 mean to speak, Ere from my opening lips they break. "; Within thy circling power 1 stand, On every side I find thy hand : Vwake, asleep, at home, abroad, 1 am surrounded stili with God. i Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! What large extent ! what lofty height ! My soul, with all the powers I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost. 5 : 0 may these thoughts possess my breast. • Where'er I rove, where'er I rest ; 1 Nor let my weaker passions dare • Consent to sin, for God is there/ PAUSE THE FIRST. C Could I so false, so faithless prove. To quit thy service and thy love, Where, Lord, could I thy presence shun, Or from thy dreadful glory run? 7 If up to heaven T take my flight, Tis there thou dwell'st enthroned in light v Or dive to hell, there vengeance reign.-, ftd Satan groans beneath thy chains. S40 PSALM 139. 8 If mounted on a morning ray, 1 fly beyond the western sea, Thy swifter hand would first arrive., And there arrest thy fugitive. "9 Or should 1 try to shun thy sight, Beneath the spreading vale of night, One glance of thine, one piercing ray Would kindle darkness into day. TO ; Oh may these thoughts possess my breast- 4 Where'er 1 rove, where'er I rest ; ' Nor let my weaker passions dare ' Consent to sin, for God is there." PAUSE THE SECOND. tl The veil of night is no disguise, No screen from thy all-searching eyes ; Thy hand can seize thy foes as soon Through midnight shades as blazing nop]p 12 Midnight and noon in this agree, Great God, they're both alike to thee ; Not death can hide what God will spy, And hell lies naked to his eye. 13 ' Oh may these thoughts possess my brcasL ' Where'er I rove, where'er I rest : 1 Nor let my weaker passions dare ' Consent to sin, for God is there. PSALM 139. Second Part. L. M. The wonderful formation of man. *npWAS from thy hand, my God, I came, -*- A work of such a curious frame ; In me thy fearful wonders shine, And each proclaim thy skill divine. 9 Thine eyes could all my limbs survey, Which yet in dark confusion lay ; Thou saw'st the daily growth they took. Formed by the model of thy book. 3 By thee my growing parts were named, And what thy sovereign counsels frameci. The breathing lungs, the beating heart. Was copied yjifh unerring art. PSAUVI 139. 241 % At last, to show my Maker's name, God stamped his image ou my frame ; Ana in some unknown moment, joined The finished members of the mind. j There the young seeds of thought began,. And all the passions of the man ; Great God, our infant nature pays Immortal tribute to thy praise. PAUSE. o Lord, since in my advancing age, Pve acted on life's busy stage, Thy thoughts ol love to me surmount The power of numbers to recount. 7 I could survey the ocea o'er, And count the sand that makes the shore, Before my swiftest thoughts could trace The numerous wonders of thy grace. 3 These on my heart, are still imprest, With these I give my eyes to rest ; And at my waking hour I and, • God and his love possess my mind. PSALM 139. Third Past. L. M. Sincerity professed and graco tried ; or, the heart-searching Go f*,jY God, what inward grief I feel, When impious men transgress thy will ' I mourn to hear their lips profane, Take thy tremendous name in vain. i Does not my soul detest their hate, The sons of malice and deceit ? Those that oppose thy laws and thee, I count for enemies to me. 3 Lord, search my soul, try every thought : Though my own heart accuse me not Of walking in a false disguise, I beg the trial 9/ thine eyes. 4 Doth secret mischief lurk within ? Do I indulge some unknown sin ? x $42 PSAIiXff 3,39. Oh turn my feet whene'er I stray, And lead me in thy perfect way. PSALM- 139. First Part. CM. God is every where, 1~N all my vast concerns with thee, &_ In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, Lord, or flee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thine all-surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, My public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord, Before theyjer formed within ; And ere mj lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense I mean. \ Oh wondrous knowledge, deep and high ' Where can a creature hide? Within thy circling arms 1 lie, Enclosed on every side. 5 So let thy gjace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, Secured by sovereign love. PAUSE. C) Lord, wdere shall guijty souls retire. Forgotten and unknown ? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, In heaven thy glorious throne. 7 Should I surpress my vital breath, To 'scape the wrath divine, Thy voice would break the bars of death, And make the grave resign. 3 If, winged with beams of morning light, 1 fly beyond the west, Thy hand, which must support «iy, flight, Would soon betray my rest. Q If o'er my sins I think to draw The curtains ofth* night, PSALM 139. 24 The flaming eyes that guard thy law, Would turn the shades to Ji*_rlit. 10 The beams of noon, the midnight hour, Are both alike to thee ; Oh may 1 ne'< i it power, From which I PSALM •:> Part. CM. The wisdom of God in ilie formation of man. WHEN I \ er stand. . all lnv inn;: ■ son Lord, *tia thv work : I own thy hand Thus built my hum:) e • 2 Thy hand my heart and rems possessed. Where unborn naturegrew; Thy wisdom all my features traced, And all my members drew. 3 Thine eye with nicest care surveyed The growth ofeyery part; Till the whole scheme my thoughts had laid. Was copied by thy art. \ Heaven, earth and sea, and lire and wind, Show me thy wcdrous skill ; But I review myseifand tind Uiviner wonders still. 5 Thy awful glories round me shine, My flesh proclaims thy praise ; Lord, to thy works of nature, join Thy miracles of grace. PSALM 139 Thiki Part. CM The mercies of tod innumerable. AN EVENING PSALM. LORD, when I count thy mercies o'er, They strike me with surprise ; 2>ot all the sand> that spread the shore, To equal numbers rise. 2 My flesh with fear arid wonder stands, The product of thy skill ; And hourly blessings from thy hand, Thy thoughts of love reveal, 244 PSAX/ftX 140, 141. 3 These on my heart by night I keep ; How kind, how dear to me ! Oh may the hour that ends my sleep, Still tind my thoughts with thee ! PSALM 140. C. M. PROTECT us, Lord, from fatal harm : Behold our rising woes; We trust alone thy poweriul arm, To scatter all our foes. 2 Their tongue is like a poisoned dart, Their thoughts are full of guile; While rage and carnage swell their heart. They wear a peaceful smile. 3 O God of grace, thy guardian care, When foes without invade, Or spread within a deeper snare, Supplies our constant aid. 4 Let falsehood flee before thy face, Thy heavenly truth extend, All nations taste thy heavenly grace. And all delusion end. 5 With daily bread the poor supply, The cause of justice plead ; And be thy church exalted high, With Christ the glorious head. PSALM 141. L. M, Watchfulness and brotherly love. A MORNING OR EVENING PSALM. (VI Y God, accept my early vows, Like morning incense in thine house. And let my nightly worship rise, Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 2 Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord From every rash and heedless word ; Nor let my feet incline to tread The guilty path where sinners lead. 3 Oh may the righteous when I stray, Smite and reprove my wandering way ; PSAL3S 142, 1431 245 Their gentle words like ointment shed, Shall never bruise, but cheer my head. When I behold them prest with grief, I'll cry to heaven tor their relief; And by m\ warm petitions, prove How much 1 prize their faithful love. PSALM I. G. M. Cod is the hope of the helpless. TO God I mademj sorrows known. From God I sought relief; In long complaints before his throne I poured out al! mv grief. 2 Mv soul was overwhelmed with woes. Mv heart began to break ; My God. who all my burdens knows, Beholds the way I take. 3 On every side I cast mine eye, And found m\ helpers gone, While friends and strangers past me by. NeLr,^cted or unknown. 4 Then di i 1 raise a louder cry, And cdled thy mercy near; u Thou art my portion when I die. Be thou ray refuge here." 5 Lord, 1 am brought exceeding low, Now let thine ear attend, And make my foes, who vex me, know I've an almighty friend. G From my sad prison set me ^ree ; Then shall I praise thy name, And holy men shall join with me, . Thy kindness to proclaim. PSALM 143. L. M. Complaints of heavy afflictions in mind and bodj . \TY righteous Judge, my gracious God, JjfJ Hear when I spread my hands abroad And cry for succour from thy throne ; Oh make thy truth and mercy known. 246 '. FSAkBia: 143. 2 Let judgment not against me pass: Behold thy servant pleads thy grace : Should justice call us to th) bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burthen me: Down to the dust my life is brought. Like one long buried and forgot. I I dwell in darkness and unseen, My heart is desolate within : My thoughts in musing silence trace The ancient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope, To bear my sinking spirits u ; I stretch my hands to God again, And thirst like parched lands for rain. G For thee I thii>t, I pray, I mourn ; When will thy smiling face return I5 Shall all my joys on earth remove, Ami God lor ever hide his .love ? 7 My God, thy long delay to save, Will sink thy prisoner to the grave : My heart grows faj.pt, and dim mine eye ; Make has e to help before I die. o The night is witness to my tears, Distressing pains, distracting fears; 0 might I '.ear thy morning voice, How would n,y wearied powers rejoice - 0 In thee I oust, to thee I sigh. And lift my weary sou! on high ! For thee sil waiting all the day, i\r.d wear the tiresome hours away. JO Break oil my fetters, Lord, and show The path in which my f et should go : If snares and foes beset the road, 1 flee to hide me near my God I I Teach me to do thy holy will, And lead me to thy heavenly hill j PSALM 144. 247 Let the u;ood Spirit of thy love Conduct me to thy courts above. 12 Then shall my >oul no more complain, The tempter then shall rage in vain ; And flesh, and sin, my foes before, Shall never vex my spirit more. PSALM 144. First Part. C. M. .distance and victory in the spiriiual warfare . FOR ever blessed be the Lord, M) Saviour and m< shield; He sends his Spirit with his word, To arm me for the field. 2 When ^in and hell their force unite He makes my soul his care ; Instruct- me in the heavcnh fight, And guards me through the war. 3 A friend and helper so divine, My fainting hope shall raise ; He makes ;he glorious victory mine, And his shall be the praise. PSALM 144. Second Part. CM The vanity of man, and condescension of God. LORD, what is man, poor feeble man. Born of the earth at first ? His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hastening to the dust. 2 0 what is feeble dying man, Or all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace ! 3 That God who darts his lightnings down. Who shakes the world above, What terrors wait his awful frown ! How wondrous is his love ! PSALM 144. Third Part. L. M. Grace above riches •, or, the happy nation, HAPPY the city where their sons, Like pillars round a palace set ; And daughters, bright as polished stones., Give strength and beauty to the state. 248 PSALM 145. 2 Happy the land in culture dressed, Whose flocks and corn have larg<^ increase, Whose men securely work or re>t, Nor sons of plunder break their peace. 3 Happy the nations thus endowed, But more divinely blest are those On whom the all-sufficient God, Himself with all his grace bestows. PSALM 145. L. M. The greatness of God. f~Y God, my King, thy various praise Shall rill the remnant of my days ; Thy grace employ my humble tongue. Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear; And every selting sun shall see New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim ; Thy bounty flows an endless stream ; Thy mercy swift, thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shinc^ And speak thy majesty divine ; Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. ri Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise ; And unborn ages make my song The joy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wondrous deeds ? Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds ; Vast and unsearchable thy ways ! Vast and immortal be thy praise ! PSALM 145. First Part. C. M. The greatness of God. T ONG as I live Til bless thy name, ■*-* My King, my God of love ; My work and joy shall be the same. In the bright world above. PSALM 145. 249 J Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great, I 11 sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue ; And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear thy sacred song, Shall join their cheerful voice. 1 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways; Ages to come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thv glorious deeds of ancient date Shall through the world be known ; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state, With public splendour shown. G The world is managed by thy hand, Thy saints are ruled by love ; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Though rocks and hills remove. PSALM 145. Second Part. C. M. The goodness of God. SWEET is the memory of thy grace. My God, my heavenly King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne^r confines His goodness to the skies ; Through the whole earth his bounty shine? . And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait- On thee for daily food, Thy liberal hand provides their meat, And fills their mouths with good. ..T>;iRD Part. Mercy to sufferers , or, God Hearing prayer. ET every tongue thy goodness speak, * Thou sovereign Lord of all ; Thy strengthening hands uphold the weak. And raise the poor that fall. 3 When sorrow bows the spirit down, Or virtue lies distrest, Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord supports our sinking days, And guides our giddy youth : Holy and just are all his ways, And all his words are truth. 1 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his children cry ; And their best wishes to fultil, His grace is ever nigh. 5 His mercy never shall remove From men of heart sincere ; He saves the souls whose humble love Is joined With holy fear. G [His stubborn foes his sword shall slay.. And pierce their hearts with pain ; But none that serve the Lord shall say, " They sought his aid in vain."] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon his praise, And spread his fame abroad ; Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God ] PSALM 146. L. M. Praise to God for Lis goodness and truth. PRAISE ye the Lord, my heart shall join In work so pleasant, so divine ; Now while the flesh is mine abode, And when my soul ascends to God. 2 Praise shall employ my noblest powers, While immortality endures j PALM 147. '_ 251 My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, ;md being last. I V\ by should I make a ma.i m\ trust ? Princes must di< a d tnni to dusfi Their breath departs, their pomp, and powei And tho ights all i >ur. 1 Happy the n On Israel's God : And earth and se . r train : And none vain. ' Hi- truth ! re; He saves th< ,,.■ poor-. He sends the laim ,,-e peace. And grants the pi 3e. S The Lord to si^bt restores the blind; The Lord BUppo . mind ; He helps the ^tr;»i The widow and the father li 7 He loves the saint-, he know- th- well; But turns the wicked down to h 1 : Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns; Praise him in everlasting strains. PSALM 14". As the 11 nh Psalm. Praise to God for his goodness and truth. I'll praise my Maker with r v breath ; And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobier powers ; My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last. Or immortality endures 2 \\ hy should I make a roan my trust? Prince^ must die and turn t dust; Vain is the help of flesh and blood; Their breatn departs, their pomp, and power, And thoughts ail vanish in an hour : Nor can they make their promise good. 3 Happy the man who-e hopes rely On Israel's God ;h e made -he sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train ; 252 PSALM 147. His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves the oppressed, he feeds the poor, And none shall find his promise vain. 4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; The Lord supports the sinking mind ; He sends the labouring conscience peace ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless, And grants the prisoner sweet release. 5 He loves his saints, he knows them well. But turns V e wicked down to hell : Thy G»d, 0 Zion, ever reigns; Let every tongue, let every age, In this exaiti-d work engage; Praise him in everlasting strains. 6 I'll praise him while he lends me breath ; And when my voice is lost in dcjath, Praise shall employ my nobler powers: Mv days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last, Or immortality endures. PSALM 147. First Part. L. M. The divine nnture, providence, and grace. PRAISE ye the Lord : 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise : His nature and his works invite, To make this duty our delight. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name : His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He formed the stars, those heavenly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names : His sovereign wisdom knows no bound, A deep where all our thoughts are drowned. 4 Great is our Lord, and great his might, And all his glorie infinite ; He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. PSALM 147. 253 PAUSE. Sing to the Lord, exait him high, Who spreads lis clouds around the sky ; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets trw- drops descend in vain. He make> the grass the hills adorn, And clothe? the smiling fields with corn : The beast> with food his hands supply, And feeds the ravens when they cry. What is the creature's skill or force ? The vigorous man, the warlike horse, The sprightly wit, the active limb, Are all too mean delights for him. 8 But saints are lovely in his sight ; He views his children with delight ; He sees their ho >e he knows their fear. And rinds and 1 >ves his image there. PSALM 147. Second Part. L. M. Summer and winter. T ET Zion praise the mighty God, *^ And make his honours known abroad : For sweet the jo \ our -ontjs to raise, And glorious is the work of praise. Our children live secure and blest ; Our shores have peace, our cities rest : He feeds our sous with ritie-t wheat, And adds his blessing to their meat. The changing seasons he ordains, The early and the latter rams ; Hi3 flakes of snow like wool he sends. And thus the springing corn defends. W ith hoary frost he strews the ground. His hail descends with dreadful sound His icy bands the rivers hold, And terror arms his* wintry cold. He bids the warmer breezes blow, The ice dissolves, the waters How ; But he hath nobler works and ways. To call his people to his praise. 254 PSA&M 147. 6 Through all our realm his laws are shown His gospel through the nations known : He hath not thus revealed his word To every land — Praise ye the Lord. PSALM 147. C. M. The seasons of the year. ITH songs and honours sounding loud, Address the Lord on high ; Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. 2 He sends his showers of blessings down To cheer the plains below ; He makes the grass the mountains crown. And corn in valleys grow. '> lie gives the grazing ox his meat, He hears the ravens cry ; But man, who tastes his finest wheat, Should raise his honours high. 4 His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year ; He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. 5 His hoary frost, his fleecy snow, Descend and clothe the ground ; The iiquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. 6 When from his dreadful stores on high, He pours the sounding hail, The wretch that dares his God defy, Shall find his courage fail. 7 He sends his word, and melts the snow. The fields no longer mourn ; He calls the warmer gaies to blow, And bids the spring return, a The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word : Wkh songs and honours sounding loud. Praise ye the sovereign Lord. PSAXiltt 148. 255 PS \LM 148. Proper Metre. to CuA from all creatuies- t^E trib< unjoin * With heaven, ana earth, and s And offer notes divine To your Creator's praise. ze holy throag Ot' angels bri In worlds of Begin tfa - Thou sun with dazzling rays, And moon that ruh J\t, it Makei of twinkling light. His power declare, Ye floods on hi^h, And clouds that th- in emnty air. The shining worlds above In glorious order stand, Or io swift courses move Bv his supreme command. He 9j ake the word, And all their frame From nothing came To praise the Lord. He moved their mighty wheels In unknown ages past, And each his word fulfils. While time and nature last. In different ways His works proclaim , Kis wondrous name, Ana1 speak his praise. PAUSE. Let all the earth-horn race, And monsters of the deep, The fish that cleave the seas. Or in their hosom sleep ; From sea and shore Their tribute pay. 256 PSALM 148. And still disply Their Maker's power. 6 Ye vapours, hail, and snow, Praise ye the almighty Lord, And stormy winds that blow To execute his word. When lightnings shine, Or thunders roar, Let earth adore His hand divine. 7 Ye mountains near the skies* With lofty cedars there, And trees of humbler size, That fruit in plenty near ; Beasts wild and tame, Birds, flies, aud worms, In various forms Exalt his fame. 8 Ye kings and judges, fear The Lord, the sovereign King ; And while you rule us here, His heavenly honours sing : Nor let the dream Of power and state, Make you forget His power supreme. 9 Virgins and youths engage To sound his praise divine While infancy and age Their feeble voices join. Wide as he reigns His name be sung, By every tongue In endless strains. 1 0 Let all the nations fear The God that rules above'; He brings his people near And makes them taste his love : While earth and sky Attempt his praise, P-AIiItt 233. 257 His sain' His honours high. SALM 148. Paraphrased in Long Metre. .jise to Uod, LOUD hallelt) ieLord, From distant worlds where creatures dwell Let heaven begin the solemn word, And so.. ■ [i to hell. Net?, This P?:.:m may besui g to the tune of the old 1 1:2th, or, W lines be added to overy stanza, \:z. i works his name displays, " But they can ne'er complete the praise/' Otherwi-c it n:uv be sung to the usual tunes of the Long M< 2 I he Lord, how absolute he reigns, Let every angel bend the knee ; Sing of his love in heavenly strains, And speak how tierce his terrors be. 3 High on a throne his glories dwell, An awful throne of shining bliss ; Fly through the world, 0 sun, and tell How dark thy beams compared to his. 4 Awake ye tempests, and his fame In sounds of dreadful praise declare : Let the sweet whisper of his name Fill every gentler breeze of air. b Let clouds, and winds, and waves agree To join their praise with blazing lire ; Let the tirm earth and roiling sea, In this eternal song conspire. 6 Ye flowery plains proclaim his skill. Ye valleys sink before his eye ; And let his praise from every hill Rise tuneful to the neighbouring skw 7 Ye stubborn oaks and stately pines, Bend your high branches and adore : Praise him, ye beasts, in different strains ; The lamb must bleat the lion roar. 8 Ye birds, his praise must be your theme, "Who formed to song your tuneful voice : Y a58 PSALM 148. While the dumb fish that cut the stream, In his protecting care rejoice. 6 Mortals, can you refrain your tongue, When nature all around you sings ? Oh for a shout from old and young, From humble svvains and lofty kings. J 0 Wide as his vast dominion lies, Make the Creator's name be known ; . Loud as his thunder shout his praise, And sound it lofty as his throne. 1 1 Jehovah ! 'tis a glorious word ! Oh may it dwell on every tongue ! But saints, who best have known the Lord Are bound to raise the noblest song. 1 2 Speak of the wonders of that love Which Gabriel plays on every chord : From all below, and all above, Loud hallelujahs to the Lord ! PSALM 148. S.'M. Universal praise. T £T every creature join To praise the eternal God ; le heavenly hosts the song begin, And sound his name abroad. 2 Thou sun with golden beams, And moon with paler rays, Ye starry lights, ye twinkling flames, Shine to your Maker's praise. 3 He built those worlds above, And fixed their wondrous frame; By his command they stand or move, And ever speak his name. 4 Ye vapours when ye rise, Or fall in showers or snow, Ye thunders murmuring round the skies,- IIis power and glory show. G "\\ ind, hail, and flaming fire, Agree to praise the Lord,' PSALM 148. 259 When vo in dreadful -torms conspire To execute bis word, 6 B\ all bis work- above, Hi- &ed i But saints tfa - saving love, Should sii - \h -i. HUJSE THE FIRST. 7 Let earth and ocean I They ou <_■ Iheir Makei praise ; Praise him ye water) worlds below. And monster- of the - 8 From mountains Dear the sky - high praise resound ; From humble shrubs, and cedars high, And vales and tic-Ids around. 9 Ye lions of the wood, And tamer beasts that graze, Ye live upon his dai!\ food, And he ei tir praise. 10 Ye birds of lofty v. On high hi? prai-es bear, Or sit on flowery boughs, and sing Your Maker's glory there, i 1 Ye reptile myriads, join To exalt his glorious name, And flies, in beauteous forms that shine. His wondrous skill proclaim. 12 By all the earth-born race, His honour- be expressed ; But saints, that know his heavenly grace. Should learn to prai-e him be?t. PAUSE THE SECOND. 13 Monarchs of wide command, Praise ye the eternal King; Judges adore that sovereign hand, ^Vhence all your honours spring 1 1 Let vigorous youth- engage To sound his praises high ; 260 PSAIiM 133. While growing babes with withering age. Their feeble voices try. 15 United zeal be shown [lis wondrous fame to raise ; God is the Lord : his name alone Deserves our endless praise. IG Let nature join with art, And all pronounce him blest; But saints, that dwell so near his heart, Should sing his praises best PSALM 49. C. M. Praise God, all his saints ; or, The saints judging the world A LL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, j\. And let your son^s be new ; Amidst the church with cheerful voice, His later wonders show. 2 The Jews, the people of his grace, Shall their Redeemer sing ; And Gentile nations join the praise. While Zion owns her King. 3 The Lord takes pleasure in thejust Whom sinners treat with scorn ; The meek that lie despised in dust, Salvation shall adorn. 1 Saints shall be joyful in their King, E'en on a dying bed : And like the souls in glory sing, For God shall raise the dead. 5 Then his high praise shall fill their tongues. Their hand shall wield the sword ; And vengeance shall attend their songs, The vengeance of the Lord. G WThen Christ his judgment-seat ascends, And bids the world appear, Thrones are prepared for all his friends. Who humbly loved him here. 7 Then shall they rule with iron rod, fc Nations that dared rebel ; DOXOLOeiES. 261 And join the Bentence ol" their God, On tyrants doomed to hell. 8 The royal sinners, bound in chains, triumphs shall afford : :i honour lor the saints remains ; Praise ye, and love the Lord. PSALM 150 C. M. A song of praine IN God's own house pronounce his praise, - . . . here reveals ; To heaven yourjo) and wonder raise, For there his jlory dwells. 2 Let all your sat red passions move, While you rehearse his deeds ; But the great work of saving love, Your highest orai>e exceeds. 3 All that have motion, life and breath, Proclaim your Maker blest ; Yet when m\ voice expires in death, My soul shall praise him best. THE CHRISTIAN DOXOLOGY. LONG METRE. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spint, three in one, Be honour, praise, and glorj- given, By all on earth,. and all in heaven. COMMON METRE. LET God the I ather,and the Son, And Spirit be adored, Where there are works to make him known. Or saints to love the Lord. T COMMON METRE. Where the tune includes two stanzas. HE God of mercy be adort I, Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word. \nd new creating breath, £62 DOXOLO02SS. 2 i'o praise the Father and the Son, And Spirit, all divine, The one in three, and three in one, Let saints a:;d angels join. SHORT METRE. X^E angels, round the throne, -*■ And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father praise the Son, And bless the Spirit too. As the 113th Psalm. ^J OW to the great and sacred Three, J3( The Father, Son, and Spirit, be Eternal praise and glory given, Through all the worlds where God is known. By all the angels near the throne, And all the saints in earth and heaven. As the 148th Psalm. ^O God the Father's throne Perpetual honours raise; Glery to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise ; With all our powers, Eternal King, Thy name we sing, While faith adores, INDEX, TABLE TO FIND A PSALM SUITED TO PARTICULAR SUBJECTS OR OCCASION*. If you find not what word you reek In this table, seek another of the signification, or seek it under some of the the more genera, won Is, such as God, Christ, Church, Saint, Psalm, Prayer, Praise Affliction, Grace, Deliverance, Death, xo. _Vl>AM the first and second, Blessing of God on the business their domini . [comforts of life X127. Afflicted, Pity to them 33. 41. Blessings of a family 128, 133. •Supported 55, 145,1-10. Their Oi'a nation 144, 147. Of the Prayer 102, 143. Saints hup- country 65, 147. Of a person I»y 73, 94, 119, 14th nart. ' 1, 32, 1 12. Afflictions, Hope in them 13, Blood of Christ cleansing from 42, 77. Support and profit sin 51', 69. 119. 14th part. Instruction by Book of nature and scripture them 94, 119, 18th part. Cou- 19, 1 10, 4th part. . i them 119, 17th part. Brotherly love 133. Reproof Removed by prayer 31, 107. 14!. Submission to them 39, 12 i. Business of life I lest 127. 131. In mind and body, 143.'Cak,e of God over his saints 34, Trying our graces 6G, 1 19, Chanty to the poor 37, 41, 112. 1 7th part. Without rejection And justice 15, 112. Mixed 89. Of saints and sinners, dif- with imprecations 35. ferent 94. Gentle 103. Mo- Children praising God C. Made derate 125. Very great 7T. blessings 127, 128 Instruct- 1U2. 143. ! ed34,78. Aged saints' reflection and hopejChrist the sreond Adam 8, 71. All-seeing God 139. Angels, Guardian 34, 91. All subject to Christ 89, 97. Praise the Lord 103. Present in Churches 133. Appeal to God against persecu tors 7. Concerning our since rity 139. Humility 13 I. Ascension of Christ 24, 47, 68,; 110. His a; I -sufficiency 16. His as- ceisioi 24, 63, 110. The churcn's foundation 118. His coming, the signs of it 12. His condescension and glori- fication 8. Covenant made with him 39. First and se- cond coming 96, 97, 98. The true David 35, 89. His death anj resurrection 16, 22, 69.. The eternal Creator 102. Ex- Assistance from God 133, 144. ' alted to the kingdom 2, 8, 21. 36. 72,110. Our example 109. Faith in his blood 51. God andman79. His godhead 102, Our hope 4. 51. His incarna- tion and sacrifice 40. The king, and the Church his spouse 45. His kingdom among Gentiles 7i>, 87, 132. Atheism practical 12, 14, Punished 10. Attributes of God 30, 11 1, 145. 147. Authority from God 75, 82. Backsliding soul in distress and desertion 25. Restored $1. Pardoned 78. 130. 264 im His love to enemies 35, 109. His majesty 97, 99. His me- diatorial kingdom 89, 110. His obedience and death 69. His personal glories and gov- ernment 45. Praised by chil drcn 8. Priest and Km- i 10. His resurrection on the Lord's! 130. day 1 18. Our strength and Contention complained of 120. righteousness 71. His su;.er- Converse with God 63, 119 2d Communion with saints 106, 133. Confession of our poverty 16. Of sin, repentance, and par- don 32, 38, 61, 130, 14-3. Conscience, tender 119,13 part Its guilt relieved 32, 38, 51, ings and kingdom 2, 22. 69. His sufferings for our salva- tion 69. His zeal and re- proaches 69. Christians* qualifications 15,24. Church made of the Jew3 and Gentiles 87. Church, its beauty 44, 48, 122. The birth-place of saints 87. Built on Jesus Christ 118. Delight and safety in it 27. Destruction of enemies pro- ceeds from thence 76. Galh- ered and settled 132. Of the Gentiles 45, 47. God fights for her 10 20, 46. God's pre sence there 84, 132. The house and care of God 13 Of the Jews and Gentiles 8 Its increase 67. Prayer in distress 80. Restored by pray er 85,102, 107 Is the .safe- ty and honour of a nation 48 The spouse of Christ 45. It worship and order 48. Colonies planted 107. Comfort, holiness and pardon -1,32,119, 11th and l2thparts. And support in God 16. 94, From ancient providence 77, 143 Of life blest 127. And pardon 130. Company of saints 16, 109. Complaint of absence from public worship 42. Of sick- ness 6. Desertion 13. Pride, atheism, oppression, &e. 10, 12, Of temptation 13. Gen oral 102. Of quarrelsome neighbours 120. Of heavy afflictions in mind and bod\ 143. ijompassion of Gcd 103, 145; part. Conversion and joy 126. At the Ascension of Christ 110. Of Jews and Gentiles 87,96, 106 Corruption of manners general 1 1 , 12. Counsel and support from God 16, 119. Courage in death 16, 17, 71. In persecution 1 16, 1 7th part. Covenant mad with Christ 89. Ofgrace unchangeable 89, 106 Creation and providence 33, 104. (65, 136,147,148. Creatures, no trust in them 33, 62, 146. Vain and God all- sufficient33 Piaising God 148 Daily devotion 55, 139. Day of humiliation for disap- pointments in war 60. Death and resurrection of Chnst 16, 69 Of saints and sinners 17, 37, 49- And suf- ferings of Christ 22,69. De- li vcranco from it 31. And pride 49. And the resurrec- tion 49,71, 89. CouiH-oin it 16, 17, 23. The effect of sin 90. Defence in God 3. 121. And salvation in God IK, 61. Delaying sinners warned 95. Delight andsafety in the church 27.48,84. In the law of God 119, 5th 8th and 18th parts. In God IS, 42, 63, 73, 84, Deliverance begun and perfect- ed 85 From despair 18. From deep distress 34, 40. From death 31, 118. From oppres- sion and falsehood 56. From persecution 53, 94. By pray- er 15, 34, 40, 126. From ship- I.VDEX. 20.3 adTdUFa-thiuiness oi trod t'J, 1U5, 111, 145, 116. Of man 15, 14-! of soul Falsehood, blasphemy, i:c. 128 '.c 107. From slander 3 L Faithfulness of God 69, 10: ?urprisi)» 126. .Desertion and distress i 13, 25,38, 143. I And ,2,56. Desire of knowledge 119, 9th I erpment 101. Love part. Of holiness 119, 11th andworshi inga 12': part. Of comfort and deliver- louhts surpressed 3. •nee 119, 12th part. 01 ,34 In- the worship of God enins: grace 1 19, 16th | tf< rod 1 l#, 13th par*, •on?, thr- church's safe- Flattery and deceit complain ty in them 46, f l" J, 36. J)espa;r and hope in death 17, Formal w< 49. Deliverance . ty of man C9, 90, 14 4. 130. F readiness disco Devotion, daily 55, 134, 141. Friendship, its blessings 133. On a sick bed 6, 39. ra] psalm B9, 90. Direction and par.: files given to Christ 2 defence prayed for 5. Ar. buroh 45,03, 72, 87 hope | Owning the true God 47, 9'/ Distress of soul 25. Relieved] 93. 51, 130. Glorification of Christ 8, 45. .Dominion of man over crea- Glory of God in our salvation tures 0. I 60. And grace promised 84. Doubts and fears suppr esse! 3,; 89, 97. 31, 143. :Glutton 73. And drunkard 107 Drunkard and glutton 107. JGod all in all 127. All-sufli- Duty to God and man 15, 24. ; cient 16, 50. His being, attri- Owellmg vita God, see he?.*, but-es and providence ^6, 6J. ven, church, &:c. - 147. His care of saints 7, 34. EDUcaTloa 34, 78. j His creation and providence, t's plagues 305. | 33. 104. . 110. Princes vain 62- 146 Profession of sincerity and re- pentance &c. 119. 3d part, 13? False 50. -68 INDEX. Promises ami threatening 81. Pleaded 119, 10th part. Prosperity dangerous, 55, 73. Prosperous sinners cursed, 37, 49, 73. Protection, truth, and grace, 57. By day and night 121. Providence, its wisdom and 16, 17, 49, 71. And deafj, 49, 71, 89. Reverence in worship 89, 99. Riches their vanity 49. Com- pared with grace 144. Righteousness from Christ 71. Sacrifice 40, 61, 69. Incar- nation of Christ 40. equity 9. And creation 33,|Safety in public dangers 91. 135, 136. And grace 36, 147.1 In God 61. And delHit in And perfection of God 36. Its mystery unfolded 73. Recor ded 77, 78, 107. In air, earth and sea 35, 65, 89, 104, 107, 147. Psalm for soldiers 18, 60. For old age 71. For husbandmen 65. For a funeral 89, 90. For the Lord's day 92. Before prayer 95. Before sermon ib. n- magistrates 101. For householders ib. For mari ners 107. For gluttons and drunkards ib. Public praise for private mer cies 11G, 118. For deliver ance 124 Worship attended on i22. Praver and praise 65, 84 Punishment of sinners, 1, 11, 37. Qualifications of a Chris- Urn 15,24. Quickening grace 119, 16th p. Raw from heaven 65. 135, 147. Recovery from sickness 6, 30, 116. Relative duties 15, 133. Religion and justice 15. words and deeds 37. Religious education 34, 78. Remembrance of former deli-'Secret devotion 34,' 1 19, 2d p the church 27. Saints happy and sinners curs- ed 1, 11, 119, 1st part. The best company 15. Charac- terized 15, 24. Dwell in heaven 15. 24. Punished and saved 78. 106. God's care of them 34. Reward at last 50r 90, 92. Patience and world'? hatred 37. Chastized and sin- ners destroyed 94. Die, but Christ lives 102. Punished and pardoned 106,107. Con- ducted to heaven 106, 107 A mictions moderated 125. Judging the world 149. Salvation of saints 10. And tri- umph 1 8. And defence in Gort 62. By Christ 69, 85. Sanctified afflictions 119, las" part, 94. Satan subdued 3, 6, IS. Scripture compared with na- ture 19, 119, 7th part. Instruc- tion from it 119, 4th part. Delight in it 119, 5th and 18th parts. Holiness and com- fort from it 1 19, Cth part Va- riety and excellency 1 1 9, 8th. part. Seasons of the year G5f 147. Seamen's sons: 107 veranees 77, 14?, Repentance, confession, and pardon 32. And faith in the blood of Christ 51. Reproach removed 31, 37. Resignation 39, 123, 131. Resolutions holy 1 19, 15th p Restoring grace 23, 138. Resurrection and death of Christ 2, 16. Of the saint', Seeking God 27, 63. Self examination, or evidence^- of grace 26, 1 69. Separate souls, heaven of 17. Sick-bed devotion 6, 38, 39. 116. Sickness healed 6, 30, 116. Signs of Christ's coming; 12, 96, &c. Sin of nature 14, Original and HYMNS. BOOK f. COLLECTED FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURE; HYMN 1. G. M Lamb that was slaia. R-:v. v. 0, ■ r J3EIIOLD the glories of the Lamb, "-^ Amidst his Father's throne ; Prepare new honours for his name, And songs before unknown. 2 Let elders worship at his feet, The church adore around, With phials full of odours sweet, And harps of sweeter sound. > Those are the prayers of the saints, And these the hymns they raise :• Jesus is kind to our complaints, He loves to hear our praise. I [Eternal Father, who shall look Into thy secret will ? Who but the Son shall take that book.. And open every seal ? > He shall fulfil thy great decrees, The .Son deserves it well ; Lo ! in his hand, the sovereign keys Of heaven, and death, and hell !] > Now to the Lamb, that once was slain. Be endless blessings paid ; Salvation, glory, joy, remain For ever on thy head. ' Thou hast redeemed our souls with blood, Hast set the prisoners free, Hast made us kings and priests to God, And we shall reign with thee. HYMN 2. 3. BOOK J. S The worlds of nature and of grace Are put beneath thy power : Then shorten these delaying days, And bring the promised hour. HYMN 2. L. M. The deity ami humanity of Christ. John i. 1. 3. 14; and Col. i, 16 and Eph, iii, 9, 10. ERE the blue heavens were stretched abroad. From everlasting was the Word ; With God he was; the Word was God, And must divinely be adored. 2 By his own power all things were made ; By him supported all things stand ; He is the whole creation's head, And angels fly at his command. vi Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, He led the host of morning stars: (Thy generation who can tell, Or count the number of thy years !) 4 But lo, he leaves those heavenly forms - The V/ord descends and dwells in clay, That he may converse hold with worms. Drest in such feeble flesh as they. 5 Mortals with joy beheld his face, The eternal Father's only Son : How full of truth, how full of grace. When through his eyes the Godhead shone. n Archangels leave their high abode, To learn new mysteries here, and tell The loves of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. HYMN 3. S. M. The nativity of Christ, Luke i. 30, &c. Luke ii. It1.. &,. OEHOLD, the grace appears, The promise is fulfilled ; Mary, the wondrous virgin, bears, And Jesus is the child. .4 [The Lord, the highest God, Calls him his only Son ; lie bids him rule the lands abroad, And gives him David's throne. r. HYMN 5. 3 O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar sway ; The nations shall his grace obtain,- His kingdom ne'er tic 1 To bring the glorious news. A heavenly form appears ; He tells the shepherds of their And banishes their fears. 5 •' Go, humble swains,' said he, 1 To David's city fly ; • The promised infant, born to-day. • Doth in a manger lie. G • With looks and heart serene, i Go visit Christ your King ;' And straight a flaming troop was seen The shepherds heard them sing : 7 • Glory to God on high ! • And heavenly peace on earth. i Good-will to men, to angels joy. < At the Redeemer's birth V [In worship so divine Let saints employ their tongue? : Willi the celestial hosts we join. And loud repeat their song'. » * Glory to God on high, • And heavenly peace on earth. •Good will to men, to angels joy, •At our Redeemer's birth !'] HYMN 4. Referred to the secop.d psuv HYMN 5. C. M. .ission to afflictive providence, J NAKED as from the earth wc came And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again. And mingle with our dust. 2 The dear delights fre here enjoy, And fondly call our own, v re but short favours borrowed now To be repaid anon.. 6 HYM2S 6. 7. BOOK J- 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave ; He gives, and (blessed be his name) He takes but what he gave. Peace, all our angry passions then. Let each rebellious sigh Be silent at his sovereign will, And every murmur die. If smiling mercy crown our lives; Its praises shall be spread ; And we'll adore the justice too, That strikes our comforts dead. HYMN 6. C. M< Triumph over death. Job .\iv. 23, 26, £7. 1_REAT God, I own thy sentence just. And nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, - To dwell with fellow clay. 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave. And trample on the tombs ; jly Jesus, my Redeemer iives, My God, my' Saviour comes. 3 The mighty conqueror shall appear High on a royal seat, And death, ihc Inst of all his/ocs, Lie vanquished at his feet. 4 Though greedy worms devour my ski.i. And gnaw my wasting flesh, When God shall build my bone He clothes them all afresh. B Then shall I Fee thy lovely face With strong immortal eyes, And feast upon thine unknown :, Willi pleasure and surp HYMN :. C. M, nvitation rftlic gospel ; or, spiritu I I Isa. Iv. J, kd ET every mortal Qarattencl! And every heart re"|6i -• : L ROOK I. HYMN 8. The trumpet of the gospel sound;. With an invitin : voice. Ho ! all ye hungry, starving souls. That feed upon t1 And vainly strive with earthly t< To till an empty mind : Eternal wisdom has pre. A soul revii n And bids your longing appetites The rich provision" taste. Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, And pine away and die. Here you may quench your raging thirst, With springs that never dry. Rivers oflove and mercy here. In a rich ocean join ; Salvation in abundance tlows, Like floods of milk and wine. [Ye perishing and naked poor, Who work with mighty pain, To weave a garment of your own. That will not hide your sin : Come naked, and adorn your souls In robes prepared by God, Wrought by the labour of his Son. And dyed in his own blood.] Dear God ! the treasures of thy love Are everlasting mi Deep as our helpless miseries And boundless as our sins ! The happy gates of gospel grace, Stand op and day; Lord, we are come to sfiSksuppli i drive our wants away. HYMN C. C. M. I of tiie church. I OW honourable is the place Where we adoring stand. A HYMN 9. BOOK.: Z\on the glory of the earth, And beauty of the land ! Bulwarks of mighty grace defend The city where we dwell ! The walls of strong salvation made Defy the assaults of hell. 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, The doors wide open fling ; Enter, ye nations that obey The statutes of your King. 1 Here shall you taste unmingled joys, And live in perfect peace ; You that have known Jehovah's name, And ventured on his grace. 5 Trust in the Lord, for ever trust, And banish all your fears : Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwell-. Internal as his years. 6 What though the rebels dwell on high His arm shall bring them low ; Low as the caverns of the grave Their hity heads shall bow. 7 On Babylon our feet shall tread In that-rejoicing hour ; The ruins of her walls shall spread A pavement for the poor. HYMN 0. C. M. Tho promises of the covenant of grace. Isa. Iv. 1, 2. Zetft xii. 1 Mic. vii. 19. Ezek. xxxvi. 25. &£. IN vain we lavish out our lives To gather empty wind ; The choicest blessings earth can yield Will starve a hungry mind. 2 C 'ome, and the Lord shall feed our soii-ls « With more substantial meat ; With such as saints in glory lovq, Wi(h such as angels eat. 3 Our God will every want supply, And fill our henrts with peace : ttOOK I. HVMN 10. He gives by covenant and by oath The riches of his grace. 4 Come, and he'll cleanse our spotted souls. And wash away our stains In the dear fountain that his Son Poured from his dying veins. > [Our guilt shall vanish all away, Though black as hell before ; Our sins shall sink beneath the sea. V.!'i shall be found no more -'• And, lest pollution should oVrspre Our inward powers again, His Spirit shall bedew our souis Like purifying rain.] Our heart, that flinty, stubborn thing. That terrors cannot move, That fears no threatenings of his wrath, Shall be dissolved by love. 5 Or he can take the flint away. That would not be refined, And from the treasures of his grace Bestow a softer mind. .» There shall his sacred Spirit dwell. And deep engrave his law ; And every motion of our souls To swift obedience draw. 10 Thus will he pour salvation down, And we shall render praise ; We the dear people of his love, And he our God of grace. HYMN 10. S. M< rhe blessedness of gospel times; or the revelation of Ciii?i« to Jews and Gentiles- Isa. v. 2. 7—10. Matt. xhi. JG; 17 HOW beauteous are their feet Who stand on Zion's hill ; Who bring salvation on their tongues., And words of peace reveal I 2 How charming is their voice ! How sweet their tidines are ! 10 HYMN1L BOOK I.. « Zion, behold thy Saviour King, 1 He reigns and triumphs here.' 3 How happy arc our cars That hear this joyful sound, Which kings and prophets waited for. And sought, but never found ! 4 How blessed are our eyes That see this heavenly light! Prophets and kings desired it long. But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice. And tuneful notes employ, Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. V) The Lord makes bare his arm Through all the earth abroad ! Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their God.. HYHN 11. L. M. The humble enlightened, and carnal reason humbled : or thc- sovcreignty of grace. Luke x. 21, 22. "jpiIERE was an hour when Christ rejoiced. **■ And spoke his joy in words of praise ; ' Father, I thank thee, mighty God, 1 Lord of the earth, and heavens, and sea?. - ' J thank thy sovereign power and love, ' That crowns my doctrine with success, ; And makes the babes in knowledge learn 'The heights, and breadths, and lengths of gracr . 3 ' But all this glory lies concealed ' From men of prudence and of wit; 1 The prince of darkness blinds their eyes, 4 And their own pride resists the light. 4 ; Father, His thus, because thy will 1 Chose and ordained it should be so : ' Tis thy delight to abase the proud, ' And lay the haughty scorner low. ,5 ' There's none can know the Father right. 'But those that learn it from the Son t book hymn 12^13. u 1 Nor can the Son be well received, 1 But where the Father makes him known- 1 Then let our souls adore our God, • That deals hi- graces as he please \ to mortals an account, • Or of his actions, or c] I'M C. M Free grace in revealing Christ. Luko : I" ESI IS, the man of constant grief, 9 A mourner all his days ; His spirit once rejoiced aloud, And turned his jo) to praise. ■ Father, 1 thank thy wondrous love. ' That hath revealed thy Son • To men unlearned ; and to babes ' Hast made thy gospel known. • The mysteries of redeeming grace 1 Are hidden from the wise; • While pride and carnal reasoning join lTo swell and blind their eyes.1 Thus doth the Lord of heaven and earth His great decrees fulfil, And orders all his works of grace Bv his own sovereign will. HYMN 13. L. M. n of God incarnate ; or the titles and the kingdom ci Christ. Isa. ix. 2. 6, 7. V i^HE lands that long in darkness lay M Now have beheld a heavenly light; Nations that sat in death's cold shade. Are blest with beams divinely bright. The virgin's promised Son is born ; Behold the expected child appears ! What shall his name or titles be? 1 The Wonderful, the Counsellor V [This infant is the mighty God, Come to be suckled and adored ; The eternal Father, Prince of Peace- The Son of David and his Lord.] 12 HYMN 14. 15. BOOK I 4 The government of earth and seas Upon his shoulders shall be laid : His wide dominions shall increase, And honours to his name be paid. 5 Jesus the holy child shall sit High on his father David's throne : Shall crush his foes beneath his feet. And reign to ages yet unknown. HYMN 14. L.M. The triumph of faith; or, Christ's unchangeably Ion - Rom. viii. 33, &c. WHO shall the Lord's elect condemn 9 'Tis God that justifies their souls : And mercy, like a mighty stream, O'er all their sins divinely rolls. 2 Who shall adjudge the saints to hell ? 'Tis Christ that suffered in their stead ;. And the salvation to fulfil, Behold him rising from the dead ! .3 He lives ! he lives, and sits above, For ever interceding there : Who shall divide us from his love? Or what should tempt us to despair .' 4 Shall persecution or distress, Famine, or sword, or nakedness ? He that hath loved us bears us through, And makes us more than conquerors too, ^ 5 Faith hath an overcoming power, It triumphs in the dying hour: Christ is our life, our joy, our hope: Nor can we sink with such a prop. n Not all that men on earth can do, Nor powers on high nor powers below, Shall cause his mercy to remove, Or wean our hearts from Christ our love,- HYMN 15. L. M. Our own weakness, and Christ our strength. 2 Cor. xii. 7, 9', 10. LET me but hear my Saviour say, " Strength shall be equal to thy day ;? IteOK T. HYMN 16, 17. 13 Then J rejoice in deep distress, Leaning on all sufficient grace. 3 T glory in infirmity, Thai Christ's own power may rest on me .*" When I am weak, then am 1 strong, Grace is my shield, and Chris* my song 3 I can do all things, or can hear All sufferings, if my Lo--d be there ; Sweet pleasures mingle ™th the pains. While his left hand my head sustains. I But if the L»rd be once withdrawn. And we attempt the work alone, When rtew temptatioms spring and rise. Wo nnd how great our weakness is.. , [So Sampson, when his hair was lost. Met the Philistines to his cost, Shook his vain limbs with sad surprise. I\ladc feeble fight, and lost his eyes.] HYMN 1G. CM. Flosanna to Christ. Mat. xxi. 9. Luke xk, 2?, 40. HOSANNAtothe royal Son Of David's ancient line ! His natures two, his person one. Mysterious and divine. The root of David, here we find. And offspring is the same ; Eternity and time are joined h\ our ImmanuePs name. 3 Bless'd he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven 1 Ilosannas of the highest strain To Christ the Lord be given ! 1 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take The hosanna on their tongues, Lest rocks and stones should rise and br£av Their silence into songs. HYMN 17. CM, Victory over death. 1 Cor. xv. *", . OFOR an overcoming faith To cftecr mv dvins hours. 14 HITMEN 18, 19. fc'OQK I To triumph o'er the monster, Death, And all his frightful powers ! 2 Joyful with all the strength 1 have, My quivering lips should sing, a Where ft thy boasted victory, grave ? "And where the monster's sting S If sin be pardoned, I'm secure : Death hath no stW beside : The law gives sin its dwrming power ; But Christ, my ransom, died. 4 Now to the God of victory Immortal thanks be paid, Who makes us conquerors while wc die, Through Christ our living head. HYMN IS. CM. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. Rev. xh . 3. EAR what the voice from heaven proclaims For all the pious dead ! Sweet is the savour of their name?, And soft their sleeping bed. 2 They die in Jesus and are blest, How kind their slumbers are ! From sufferings and from sins released. And freed from tvery snare. 3 Far from this world of toil and strife. They're present with the Lord ; The labours of their mortal life End in a large reward. HYMN 19. C. M. The song of Simoon ! or, death made desiraidt Luke ii. 27. #c. LORD, at thy temple we appear, As happy Simeon came, And hope to meet our Saviour here : 0 make our joys the same ! I With what divine and vast del; ill" The good old man was (illed," When fondly in his withered arm- He clasped the holv ehild ' i;ook I. HYMN 20. 15 J "Now I CJin leave this world, he cried, M Behold th j servant di t: I've seen thy great salvation, Lord, " And close my peaceful eyes. " This is the light prepared to shine " L'pon the gentile lands : " Thine Israel's glon and their hope, M To break their slavish bands.v [Jesus ! the \ ision of thy face Hath overpowering charm* ! Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace, If Christ be in my »n*& Then while ye hear v>y heart-strings break How sweet my minutes roll ! A mortal palene** on my cheek, And glory hi my soul.] HYMN 20. C. ». Spiritual vparel, namely, the robe of righteousness, aiv garments of salvation. Isa. lxi. 10. \ WAKE my heart, arise my tongue, Prepare a tuneful voice ; In God, the life of all my joys, Aloud will I rejoice. ! Tis' he adorned my naked soul, And made salvation mine; Upon a poor polluted worm He makes his spaces shine. And lest the shadow of a spot Should on &J soul be found, He took bV roDe the Saviour wrought And ca't ll all around. How fa the- heavenly robe exceeds WM earthly princes wear! The^e ornaments how bright they shine ! riow white the garments are ! The Spirit wrought my faith and love^ And hope, and every grace ; But Jesus spent his life to work The robe of righteousness1. ^ 2B 16 HYMN 21, 24. BOOK I 6 Strangely, my soul, art thou arrayed By (he great sacred Three ! In sweetest harmony of praise Let all thy powers agree. 'HYMN 21. C. M. A vision of the kingdom of Christ among men. Rev. xxi. 1 — 4. LO, What a glorious sight appears To our believing eyes ! The earth and -»eas are passed away, And the old rolling skies. 3 From the third heaven, where God resides, Tnat holy, happy place, The new Jerusalem cot^es down, Adorned with shining gvace. 3 Attending angels shout for jo*j, And the bright armies sing, " Mortals behold the sacred scat " Of our descending King ! 4 tt The God of glory down to men " Removes his blessed abode ; " Men, the de^r objects of his grace, " And he the V>ving God. 5 " His own soft hani shall wipe the tears " From every weep.ng eye ! « And pains, and groans, and griefs, and feats". " And death itself shah die." I How long, dear Saviour, O'aow lon [The joy, the shout, the harmony, Flies o^r the everlasting hills ; " Worthy art thou alone,11 they cry, " To read the book, to loose the seals/'] i Our voices join the heavenly strain, And with transporting pleasure sing, " Worthy the Lamb that once was slain -'■ To be our teacher and our kins:.11 18 HYMN 26, 27. BOOK I 7 His words of prophecy reveal Eternal counsels, deep designs ; His grace and vengeance shall fulfil The peaceful and the dreadful lines. S Thou hast redeemed our souls from hell With thine invaluable blood ; And wretches that did once rebel, Are now made favourites of their God. 9 Worthy for ever is the Lord, That died for treasons not his own, By every tongue to be adored, And dwell upon his Father's throne. HYMN 26. CM. Hope of heaven by the resurrection of Christ. 1 Pet. i BLESS'D be the everlasting God, The Father of our Lord ; Be his abounding mercy praised, His majesty adored. 2 When from the dead he raised his Son. And called him to the sky, He gave our souls a lively hope That they should never die. 3 What though our inbred sins require Our flesh to see the dust, Yet as the Lord our Saviour rose. So all his followers must. 4 There's an inheritance divine, Reserved against that day ; 'Tis uncorrupted, undefiicd. And cannot fade away. 5 Saints by the power of God are kepi Till the salvation come ; We walk by faith as strar.gers here. Till Christ shall call us home. HYMN 27. C. M. Assurance of heaven ; or, a saint prepared to die 2 Tim. iv. G, 7, 8. 18. ' TTfcEATH ma) dissolve my body now, %J And bear my spirit home : BOOK I. HYMN 28. Why do my minutes mbi • so slow, Nor my salvation 2 With beavenjj weapons I have fought The battle of the Lord, Finished my course, and kept the faith. And waif the Bure reward. 3 God has laid tin i.i heaven forme A crow,) which cannot fide; The righteous judge at that great day Shall place it on my head. I Nor hath the King of Grace decreed This prize for me alone ; But a!l that love and long to see The appearance of his Son. 5 Jesus, the Lord shall guard me safe From every ill design ; And to his heavenly kingdom take This feeble soul of mine. f> God is my everlasting aid, And hell shall rage in vain To him be highest glory paid, And endless praise — Amen. HYMN 28 C. M. The triumph of Christ over the enemies of his Churn. Is a. lxiii. 1. 3, &c. WHAT mighty man or mighty God, Comes travelling in state, Along the Idumean road, Away from liozrah's gate? 2 The glory of his robes proclaim 'Tis some victorious king : " 'Tis I, the just the almighty One, "That your salvation bring.'" 3 '; Why mighty Lord,11 thy saints inquire. M Why thine apparel red ; " And all thy vesture stained like those " Who in the wine-press tread ?" I '' I by myself have tfo I the press, '; And crushed my foes alone ; 20 HYMN 29. BOOK I. "My wrath has struck the rebels dead, " My fury stamped them down. 3 "Tis Edom's blood that dyes my robes " With joyful scarlet stains : "The triumph that my raiment wears " Sprung from my bleeding veins. 6 urhus shall the nations be destroyed " That dare insult my saints : <\ have an arm to avenge their wrongs, "An ear for their complaints." HYMN 29. C. M. Thsecond part ; or the ruin of antichrist. Isa. lxiii. 4 — 7. 1LIFT my banner," saith the Lord, " Where antichrist ta> stood, "(The city of my gospel foes " Shall be a field of blood. 2 "My heart hath studied ji st revenge, "And now the day appears, "The day of my redeemed is come, " To wipe away their tears. 3 'Quite weary is my patience grown, "And bids my fury go ; "Swift as the lightning it shall move. " And be as fatal too. 4 " 1 called for helpers, but in vain ; " Then has my gospel none ? " Well, mine own arm has might enough " To crush my foes alone. 5 "Slaughter, and my devouring sword. " Shall walk the streets around: " Babel shall reel beneath my stroke, " And stagger to the ground." 6 Thy honours, O victorious King ! Thine own right hand shall raise, While we thine awful vengeance sing. And our deliverer praise. BOOK I. HYMN 30, 32. 21 HVMN 00. L. M. "Prayer for deliverance answered, l-a. xxvi. 8 — 12. 2021 IN thine own ways, 0 God of love, We wait the vints of thy grace; Our souls1 desire is toth\ name. And the remembrance of thy face. ..' M? thoughts are searching, Lord, for the, 'Mongst the black shades of lonesome nipt My earnest crie- salute the skies Before the dawn restores the light. ! F.ook, how rebellious men deride The tender patience of my God ; But they shall see thy lifted hand, And feel the scourges of thy rod. 1 Hark ! the Eternal rends the skv, A mighty voice before him goes, A voice of music to his friends, But threatening thunder to his foes. 5 Come, children, to yourFather',f arm^ Hide in the chambers of my gra*e, Till the fierce storms be overblown, And my revenging fury cease. 6 My sword shall boast ts thousands slain. And drink the blood rf haughty kings, While heavenly peaci around my flock Stretches its soft anr1 shady wings. HYMN 31. R^f-rrpd to the first Psalm. HYM£ 32. C. M. Strength from haven, fsa. xl. 27—3). WHENCE do oir mournful thoughts arise : And where's 3ur courage fled J Has restless sin ard raging hell Struck all our comforts deadf 2 Have we forgot tie almighty name That formed the earth ard sea 9 And can an all-creating am Grow weary or decay i 3> Treasures of everlasting might In our Jehovah dwell ; 22 H¥MK@9. BOOK I, He gives the conquest to the weak, And treads their foes to hell. 4 Here mortal power shall fade and die, And youthful vigour cease ; tut we that wait upon the Lord, Shall feel our strength increase. 5 T.e saints shall mount on eagles' wings, \nd taste the promised bliss, Tii their unwearied feet arrive Vhere perfect pleasure is. HYMN 13, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38- Referred to Psalms 67, 73, 84 90, 131, and 134. HYMN 39. C. M. GodV.ender care of his church. Isa. xlix. 13, &c. NOW hall my inward joys arise, And'iurst into a song ; Almight love inspires my heart, And phasure tunes my tongue. 2 God on hi, thirsty Sion hill Some mercy-drops has thrown, And solemn oaths hive bound his love To showei salvation down. 3 Why do we th*n induge our fears, Suspicions and complaints ? Is he a God, and shall his grace Grow weary of his saints ? 4 Can a kind woman eWforget The infant of her woiub, And 5mongst a thousand tender thoughts Her suckling have no toom ? 3 u Yet," iLiith the Lord, "should nature change " And mothers monsteis prove, " Sion still dwells upon the heart " Of everlasting love. 6 « Deep on the palms of both my hand " 1 have engraved her name : «Mj hands shall laise her ruined walls'. ^ And build her broken frame." BOOK r. HYMN 40- 41. __ 23 HYMN 40. L. M. The busine?* anJ bUssedm --nt ^lonfi'-il -aints. Rev. vii.l3,ic *'•' \% * HAT happv men, or angels these, T V «»7hat all their robes are spotless white, u Whence did this glorious troop arrive " At tie pure realms of heaven!) light ?" 2 Fron: torturing nicks, and burning fires, And seas of their own bluod they came ; But nobler blood has washed their robes, Flowing from Chn.-t the d\ rag lamb. 3 Now they approach the almighty throne, With loud hosannas night and day, Sweet anthems to the great Three-One, .Measure their blessed eternity. 4 No more shall hunuer pain their souls : He bids their parching thirst be gone, And spreads the shadow of his wings, To screen them from the scorching sun. i The Lamb that hiis the middle throne Shall shed around his milder beams ; There shall they feast on his rich love, And drink full joys from living streams. > Thus shall their mighty bliss renew Through the vast roun of endless years ; And the soft hand of sovereign grace, Heals all their wounds and wipes their tears. HYMN 41. C M, The same ; or the'martyrs glorified. Rev. vii. 13, kc. I^HESE glorious minds, how bright they ■ Whence all their white array ? [shine ;( How came they to the happy seats " Of everlasting day ?" 0 From torturing pains to endless joys On fiery wheels they rode, And strangely washed their raiments white In Jesus' dying blood. 3 Now they approach a spotless Go(J, And bow before his throne j 24 HYMN 42. BOOK Their warbling harps and sacred songs Adore the Holy One. t The unveiled glories of his face Amongst his saints reside, While the rich treasure of his grace Sees all their wants supplied. u Tormenting thirst shall leave their so«)s. And hunger flee as fast ; The fruit of life's immortal tree Shall be their sweet repast. 6 The lamb shall lead his heavenly flock Where living fountains rise, And love divine shall wipe away The sorrows of their eyes. HYMN 42. C. M. Divine wrath and mercy. Nahum 1, 2, &< . A DORE and tremble, tor our God "^ Is a consuming lire, His jealous eyes his wrath inflame, And raise his vengeance higher. 2 Almighty vengeance, how it burns ! How bright his fury glows! Vast magazines of plagues and storms Lie treasured for his foes. 3 Those heaps of wrath, by slow degrees. Are forced into a flame, But kindled, oh ! how fierce they blaze And rend all nature's frame. >l At his approach the mountains flee, And seek a watery grave ; The frighted sea makes haste away, And shrinks up every wave. 5 Through the wild air the weighty rocks Are swift as hail-stones hurled ; Who dares engage his fiery rage, That shakes the solid world ? '6 Yet, mighty God ! thy sovereign grace Sits regent on the throne, The refuge of thy chosen race Whea wrath comes rushing dowri. BOOK I. HYMN 45. J25 7 Thy hand shall on rebellious kings A fierj tempest pour, While we, beneath thy sheltering wings, Tin just revenge adore. HYMN 43 ami 44. referred to Psalms 100 and 13". HYMN 45. C. M. The last judgment. Rev. xxi. 5 — 8. SEE where the great incarnate iiod Fills a majestic throne ; While from the skies his awful voice Bears the last judgment down. 2 ['• 1 am the first, and I the last, •• Through endless years the same ; ,k 1 AM i> m\ memorial still, ? And my eternal name. 3 " Such favours as a God can give, " Mv royal grace bestows ; " Ye thirsty souls, come taste the stream •' Where life and pleasure flows.] 4 [" The sai-jt that triumphs o?er his sins " I'll own him for a son ; ••The whole creation shall reward " The conquests he has won. 5 "But bloody hands, and hearts unclean, "And all the lying race, "The faithless and the scoffing crew, " That spurn at orfereu grace ; ti "The) shall be taken from my sight, "Bound fast in iron chains, " And headlong plunged into the lake " W7here tire and darkness reigns/1] 7 O may 1 stand before the Lamb, i\ hen earth and seas are fled, And hear the Judge pronounce my name With blessings on mv head ! 3 May 1 with those for ever dwell, Who here were my delight, While sinners, banished down to hell, $o more offend my sight. 26 snnvra 48, 49. book t HYMN 46 and 17. iteferred to Psalms 3 and 148. HYMN 48. L. M. The christian race. Isa. xl. 21 — 31. AWAKE our souls (away our fears, Let every trembling thought be gone) : Awake and run the heavenly race, And put a cheerful courage on. ,2 True, 'tis a straight and thorny road, And mortal spirits tire and faint, Bat they forget the mighty God That feeds the strength of every saint. 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power Is ever new and ever young, And rirm endures, while endless years Their everlasting circles run. i From thee, the overflowing spring, Our souls shall drink a fresh supply ; While such as trust their native strength Shall melt away, and droop, and die. 6 Swift as an eagle cuts the air, We'll mount aloft to thine abode; On wings of Jove our souls shall fly, Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. HYMN 49. C. M. The works of Moses and the Lamb Rev. xv\ 3. HOW strong thine arm is, mighty God r Who would not fear thy name ! Jesus, how sweet thy graces are ! Who would not love the Lamb ! 2 He has done more than Moses did, Our prophet and our King; From bonds of hell he freed our iouls. And taught our lips to sing 3 In the Red Sea by Moses' hand, The Egyptian host was drowned : But his own blood hides all our sins, And guilt no more is found. 4 When through the desert Israel went. With manna they were fed : liOOK I. HYMN 50. 27 Our Lord invites us to his flesh, And calls it living bread. s beheld the promised land, Vet never reached the place : But Christ shall bring hie followers home. To see his Father's face. 6 Then will our love and joy be full, And feel a warmer flame ; And sweeter voices tune ihe song Of Moses and the Lamb. HYMN 50 C. ML £ of Zacharias, a»d the message of John the Baptist : or ligl.* and salvation by Jesus I hnst. Luke i. 68, &c. John i. 29, 3'2. "T^TOW be the God of Israel biessed, Xl Who maKes his truth appear ; His mighty hand fulfils his words, And all the oaths he sware. Now he bedews old David's root With blessings from the skies : He makes the branch of promise grow. The promised horn arise. 3 John was the prophet of the Lord, To go before his face ; The herald which our Saviour God Sent to prepare his ways. He makes the great salvation known, He speaks of pardoned sins ; While grace divine, and heavenly love. In its own glory shines. ;t Behold the Lamb of God," he cries, " That takes our guilt away ; " I saw the Spirit o'er his head " On his baptizing day.] " Be every vale exalted high, <• Sink every mountain low; <• The proud must stoop, and humble souk <; Shall his salvation know. " The heathen realms, with Israel's land. •; Shall join in sweet accord: 23 H7MN 51, 52. BOOK I. 44 And all that's born of man shall see " The glory of the Lord. 8 " Behold the morning star arise, 11 Ye that in darkness sit ; aHe marks the path that leads to peace, "And guides our doubtful feet. HYMiN 51. S.'M Preserving grace. Jude, ver. 24, 25. nnO God the only wise, Our Saviour and our King;, Let all the saints below the skies Their humble praises bring. .2 'Tis his almighty love, His counsel and his care, Preserves us safe from sin and death, And every hurtful snare. 3 He will present our souls, Unblemished a id complete, Before the glory of his face, With joys divinely great, t Then all the chosen seed Shall meet around the thrcftie, Shall bless the conduct of his grace. And make his vvonders known. 5 To our Redeemer God, Wisdom and power belongs. Immortal crowns of majesty, And everlasting songs. HYMN 52. L. M. Baptism. Matt, xxviii. 19. Acts ii. 38. * rip WAS the commission of our Lord, u Go teach the nations, and baptize : } The nations have received the word, Since he ascended to the skies. 2 He sits upon the eternal hills, With grace and pardon in his hands, And sends his covenant with the seals. To bless the distant christian lands, -BOOK I. HYMN 53. 54. 29 3 "Repent and be batized," hesaith, 11 For the remission of your sins ;" And thus our Bense assists our faith, And shows us what bis gospel means. 1 Our souls he washes in his blood, As water makes the body clean ; And the good Spirit from our God Descends like purifying rain. 5 Thus we engau'e ourselves to thee, And seal our covenant with the Lord ; Q may the urreat eternal Three In heaven our solemn vows record ! HYMN 51. L. M The holy Scriptures. Heb. i. 1. 2 Tim. iii. 15, 1G. Psalai cxivii. 19, 20. GOD, who in various methods told His mind and will to saints of old, Sent his own Son with truth and grace. To teach us in these latter days. -2 Our nation reads the written word, That book of life, that sure record : The bright inheritance of heaven Is by the sweet conveyance given. .3 God's kindest thoughts are here expressed. Able to make us wise and blessed ; The doctrines are divinely true, Fit for reproof and comfort too. 1 Ye christian isles who read his love In long epistles from above, (He hath not sent his sacred word To every land,) puise ye the Lord: HYMN 54. L. M Electing grace ; or, saints beloved in Christ. Eph. i. 3, «k> JESUS, we bless thy Father's name ; Thy God and ours are ooth the same ; What heavenly bkssings fro^i his throne Flow dovn to sinners through his Son ! -2 " Christ be my first elect," he sai3, Then chost our souls in Christ out head. 30 BYMN 55. BOOK I- Before he gave the mountains birth, Or laid foundations for the earth. 3 Thus did eternal love begin To raise us up from death and sin ; Our characters were then decreed, " Blameless in love, a holy seed." 4 Predestinated to be sons, Born by degrees, but chose at once : A new regenerated race, To praise the glory of his grace. 5 With Christ our Lord we share our pari In the affections of his heart ; Nor shall our souls be thence removed, Till he forgets his first beloved. HYMN 55. C. M. Jlezekiah's song; or, sickness and recovery. Isa. xxxvii. i, WHEN we are raised from deep distres?, Our God deserves a song, We take the pattern of our praise From Hezekiah's tongue. 2 The gates of the devouring grave Are opened wide in vain, If he who holds the keys of death Commands them fast again. 3 Pains of the flesh are wont to abuse Our mind with slavish fears ; u Our days are past, and we shall lose "The remnant of our years.1' 1 We chatter with a swallow^s voiee^ Or like a dove we mown, With bitterness instead of joys, Afflicted and forlorn. 5 Jehovah speaks the healing word, And no disease withstands ; Fevers and plagues obey *he Lord, And fly at Lis commands. 3 If half the strings of life should break;, He can otir frame restore; BOOK I. KY2&N 56, 57. 31 He casts our sins behind Iii> back. And they arc found no more. HYMJN >••• C M. The song of Moses and the Lamb ; or, Babylon falling. Re. rii.,6. WE sing the glories oi thy love. We sound thj dreadful name : The christian church unites the songs Of Moses and the Lamb. f Great God, how wondrous are thy works ( >f veng i id of grace ! Thou King of saints, almighty Lord. How ju^t and true thy ways ! Who dares refuse to tear thy name. Or worship at thy throne ? Thy judgments speak thy holiness Through all the nations known. 4 Great Babylon that rules the earth, Drunk with he martyrs1 blood, Her crimes shall speedily awake The fury of our God. The cup of wrath is ready mixed, And =he must drink the dregs ; Strong is the Lord, her sovereign Judge, And shall fulfil the plagues. HYMN 57. C. ML I" Original sin ; or, the first and second Adam. Rom. v. 12 Psalm li. 5. Job xiv. 4. BACKWARD with humble shame we look On our original ; How is our nature dashed and broke In our first father's fall ! 2 To all that's good averse and blind, But prone to all that's ill ; "What dreadful darkness veils our mind ! How obstinate our will ! [Conceived in sin (0 wretched state f) Before we draw our breath, 32 HYM2T 58. BOOK I. The first young pulse begins to beat Iniquity and death. 4 How strong in our degenerate blood The old corruption reigns, And mingling with the crooked flood, Wanders through all our veins !] 6 [Wild and unwholesome as the root, Will all the branches be ; How can we hope for living fruit From such a deadly tree ? 6 What mortal power from things unclean Can pure-productions bring / Who can command a vital stream From an infected spring ?] 7 Yet, mighty God, thy wondrous love Can make our nature clean, While Christ and grace prevail above The tempter, death, and sin. 8 The second Adam shall restore The ruins of the first; Ilosauna to that sovereign power That new creates our dust ! HYMN 58. L. M. The devil vanquished ; or, Michael's war with the dragon. Rev. xii. 7. LET mortal tongues attempt to sing The wars of heaven, when Michael stood Chief general of the eternal King And fought the battles of our God. 2 Against the dragon and his host The armies of the Lord prevail ; In vain they rage, in vain they boast * Their courage sinks, their weapons fail. 3 Down to the earth was Satan thrown ; Down to the earth his legions fell ; Then was the trump of triumph blown, And shook the dreadful deeps of hell. 4 Now is the hour of darkness past, Christ hath assumed his reigning power ; BOOK I. HYM7 53- CO. 33 1 the great accuser c isl Down from the skies to rise no more, 'Twas by thy blood, immortal L;imb, armies trod the temptetr down ; 'Twas by th\ \> >rd ind powerftil name, They gained the battle and renown. Rejoice, ye heavens ; lei every star Slim.' with new glories round the si sing the heaven!) war. your deli vi rer's name on high. HYMN 5°. L. M. Babylon fallen. Rev. xviii. 20, 2t h md, a mighty ?tone Lie-, a fair type of Babylon : " Prophet? rejoice, and all ye saints, " God shall avenge your long complaints." He said, and dreadful as he stood, s ink the mill-stone in the flood ; M Thus terribly shall B;be! fall, '' Thus and no more be found at all.'1 HYMN 60. L. M. The virgin Mary's song ; or, the promised Messiah born Luke i. 40. &c. UR souls sha!! magnifj the Lord; In God the Saviour we rejoice : U hile we repeat the Virgin1? song, Ma\ the same spirit tune our voice ! I [Tne Highest saw her low estate, And mighty things his hand hath done : Hi- overshadowing power and grace Makes her the mother of his Son. Let every nation call her blessed, And endless years prolong her fame: But God alone must be adored ; Holy and reverend is his name.] To those that fear and trust the Lord. Hi- mercy stands for ever sure ; From age to age his promise lives. And the performance is secure. 34 H*MN_61, 62. BOOK I. 5 He spake to Abram and his seed, " In thee shall ail the earth be blessed:1' The memory of that ancient word Lay long in his eternal breast. 6 But now no more shail Israel wait, No more the Gentiles lie forlorn: Lo, the desire of nations comes, Behold the promised seed is born ! HYMN 61. L. M. Christ our high-priest and king ; and Christ coming to jud^r ment. Rev. i. 5, 6, 7. OW to the Lord, that makes us know The wonders of his dying love, Be humble honours paid below, And strains of nobler praise above. I 'Twas he that cleansed our fo ilest sins.. And washed us in his richest blood ; 'Tis he that makes us priests and kings. And brings us rebels near to God. 3 To Jesus our atoning priest, To Jesus our superior King, Be everlasting power confessed, And every tongue his glory sing. 4 Behold, on flying clouds he comes, And every, eye shall see him move ; Though with our sins we pierced him once. Then he displays his pardoning love. 5 The unbelieving world shall wail, While we rejoice to see the day : Come, Lord ; nor let thy promise fail, Nor let thy chariots long delay. HYMN 62. C. M. Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God, worshipped by all the crea tion. Rev. v. 11—13. f^i OME let us join our cheerful songs \J With angels round the throne ; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues. But all their joys are one. HYMN 63. 35 & M Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, '• To be exalted thu- :" 14 Worthy the Lamb," our li|»> reply. k% For he was slain for us.v > Jesus i< worthy to receive Honour and power divine; And blessings more than we can give. Be, Lord, tor ever thine. 1 Let all that dwell above the tkjs And air, and earth, and » 9, Conspire to lift thy glories high, And speak thine endless praise. 5 The whole creation join in one To bless the sacred name Of him who?its upon the throne, And to adore the Lamb. HYMN 63. L. M. Christ's humiliation and exaltation. Rev. v. li WHAT equal honours shall we bring To thee, 0 Lord our God, the Lamb. When all the notes that angels sing Are far inferior to thy name ! 2 Worthy is he that once was slain, The Prince of peace that groaned and died; Worthy to rise, and live, and reign At his almighty Father's side. 3 Power and dominion are his due Who stood condemned at Pilate's bar: Wisdom belongs to Jesus too, Though he was charged with madness here 1 All riches are his native ritcht, Yet he sustained amazing loss ; To him ascribe eternal might, Who left h\> weakness on the cross. 5 Honour immortal must be paid Instead of scandal and of scorn ; While glory shines around his head, And a bright crown without a thorn. 36 H-g^EH 64, 65. ^ SOOK I 6 Blessings for ever on the Lamb, Who bore the curse of wi etched men Let angels sound his sacred name, And every creature say, Jimen. HYMN M. S. M. Adoption 1 John iii. 1. &c Gal. iv. 6 D EHOLD what wondrous* grace JO? The Father has bestowed On sinners of a mortal race, To call them sons of God! 2 'Tis no surprising thing That we should be unknown , The Jewish world knew not their king, God's everlasting Son. 3 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made: But when we see our Saviour here, We shall be like our head. 4 A hope so much divine May trials well endure, Maypurge our souls from sense and sin. As Christ the Lord is pure. 5 If in my Father's love I share a filial part, Send down thy Spirit like a dove, To rest upon my heart. 6 We would no longer lie Like slaves beneath (he throne ; My faith shall Abba, Father, cry, And thou the kindred own. HYMN 65. L. M. - The kingdoms of the world become the kingdoms of the Lord ; or, the day of Judgment. Rev. xi. 15—18. LET the seventh angel sound oh high, Let shouts be heard through all the sky ; Kings of the earth, with glad accord, Give up your kingdoms to the Lord. 2 Almighty God, thy power assume, Who wast, and art, and art to come, BC OK I. EYIttir 66. 36 Jesus, the Lamb. w!u once was slain, For ever live, for ever n The angry nat:> uid roar, That they can siay the saints no more ; On wings of vengeance flies our God, To paj the ion.: arrears of blood. Now must the rising dead appear: Now the decisive sentence beai ; Now the de;u- mart} rs of the Lord Receive an inlinite reward. HYMN66.L. M. • the King at his table. Cant. 1, 2—5. 12, 13. li LET him embrace my soul and prove My interest in his heavenly love : The voice that tells me, " Fho u art mine.1' Exceeds the blessings of the vine. 2 On thee the anointing Spirit came, And spreads the savour of thy name ; That oil of gladness and of irrace Draws virgin souls to meet thy face. 3 Jesus allure me by thy charms; My soul shall fly into thine arms ! Our wandering feet tby favours bring To the fair chambers of the King. 1 [Wonder and pleasure tune our voice To speak thy prases and our joys ; Our memory keeps this love of thine Beyond the taste of richest wine.] Though in ourselves deformed we are, And black as Kedar's tents appear; Yet when we put thy beauties on, Fair as the courts of Solomon. While at his table sits the King, He loves to see us smile and sing ; Our graces are our best perfume, And breath like spikenard round the room, 7 As myrrh new bleeding from the tree. Such is a dving Christ to me : 38 HYMN 67, 68. BOOK 1, And while he makes my soul his guest, My bosom, Lord, shall be thy rest. 8 [No beams of cedar, or of fir, Can with thy courts on earth compare ; And here we wait until thy love Raise us to nobler seats- above.] HYMN 67. L-M. Seeking the pastures of Christ the shepherd. Cant. 1. 7, THOU whom my soul admires above All earthly joy and earthly love, Tell me, dear shepherd, let me know, Where doth thy sweetest pasture grow ? 2 Where is the shadow of that rock, That from the sun defends thy flock I Fain would I feed among thy sheep, Among them rest, among them sleep. 3 Why should thy bride appear like one That turns aside to paths unknown ? My constant feet would never rove, Would never seek another love. 4 [The footsteps of thy flock I see ; Thy sweetest pastures I ere they be : A wondrous least thy Jove prepares, Bought with thy wounds, and groans, and tean 5 His dearest flesh he makes my food, And bids me drink his richest blood ; Here to these hills my. soul will come, Till my beloved lead me home.] HYMN 6S. L. M. The banquet of love. Cant. ii. 1 — 4. 6, n . BEHOLD 'he rose of Sharon here, The lily which the valleys bear; Behold the tree of life, that gives Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. 2 Amongst the thorns the lilies shine, Amongst wild gourds the noble vine : So in mine eyes my Saviour proves Amidst a thousand meaaer loves'. BOOK I. HYMN 69. 39 • Beneath his cooling shade I sit. To shield me from the burning heat : i If heavenly fruit he spreads a feast, To feed my eyes, and please my taste. i [Kindly he brouj - the place Where stands the banquet of his grace ; lie saw me faint, and orer my head '■. Ti «• of his love he spread. With living bread and generous wine He cheers this sinking heart of mine ; And opening his own heart to me, He shows his thoughts, how kind tl i 0 never let my Lord depart! Lie down and re?t upon my heart : I charge my sins not once to move, Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my Ioyq. HYMN 09. L. M. Christ appearing to his church, and seeking her company Cam.ii. 1 — 13. iHE voice of my beloved sounds Over the rocks and rising grounds: O'er hills of guilt and seas of grief, He leaps, he flies to my relief. 2 Now, through the veil of flesh, I see "With eyes of love he looks at me ; Now in the gospel's clearest glass lie shows the beauties of his face. ;ntly he draws my heart ale K h with ins beauties and his tongue ; - Rise," s-iith my Lord, 4t make haste away ; • No mortal joys are worth thy stay. a The Jewish wintry state is gone, " The mists are fled, the spring comes en : "The sacred turtle dove we hear ••Proclaim the new, the joyful year. • "The immortal vine of heavenly root. -'Blossoms, and buds, and gives her frail;!' Lo ! we are come to taste the wine ; » sou4e rcioice and bless the vine. 2 D 40 HYMN 70. BOOK'f 6 And when we hear our Jesus say, "Rise up, my love, make haste away !'"' Our hearts would fain outfly the wind, And leave all earthly loves behind; HYMN 70. L. M. Christ inviting, and the church answering the invitation • Cant. ii. 14. 16, 17. HARK ! the Redeemer, from on high, Sweetly invites his favourites nigh ; From caves of darkness and of doubt, He gently speaks, and calls us out. S- "My dove, who hidest in the rock, ""Thine heart almost with sorrow broke. " Lift up thy face, forget thy fear,. " And let thy voice delight mine ear. 3 " Thy voice to me sounds ever sweet ; " My graces in thy countenance meet; u Though the vain world thy face despise- " 'Tis bright and comely in mine eyes.'" 4 Dear Lord, our thankful heart receives The hope thine invitation gives : To thee our joyful lips shall raise The voice of prayer and of praise.] 5 [I am my love's, and he is mine ; Our hearts, our hopes, our passions join . Nor let a motion, nor a word, Nor thought arise to grieve my Lord. C My soul to pastures fair he leads, Amongst the lilies where he feeds ; Amongst the saints (whose robes are whits Washed in his blood) is his delight. 7 Till the day break and shadows flee.. Till the sweet dawning light I see, Thine eyes to me-ward often turn, Nor let my soul in darkness mourn. B Be like a hart on mountains green, Leap o'er the hills of fear and sin ; Nor guilt, nor unbelief divide My love, my Saviour, from .my side. BOOK I. HYMN 71. 72. 41 HYMN 71. L.M. Christ fo'ind in the street, and brought to the church Cant. iii. 1—."). OFTEN I seek my Lord by night, Jesus, my love, my souPs delight ! With warm desire, and restless thought, I seek him on but find him not. 2 Then I arise and search the street Till I my Lord, my Saviour meet: 1 ask the watchmen of the night, •• "\\ here did you see my soul's deli.. - metimes 1 find him in my way, Directed by a heavenly ray ; I leap for joy to see his face, And hold him fast in my embrace. 4 [I bring him to my mother's home; Nor does my Lord refuse to come To Sion's sacred chambers, where Mj soul first drew the vital air. 5 lie gives me there his bleeding heart, Pierced for my sake with deadly smart. 1 give my soul to him, and there Our loves their mutual tokens share.] > I charge you all, ye earthly toys, Approach not to disturb my joys ; Nor sin, nor hell come near my heart, Nor cause my Saviour to depart. HYMN 1-2. L. M. The coronation of Christ, and espousals of the chti Cant. iii. 2. DAUGHTERS of Sioitf come, behold The crown of honour and of gold, Which the glad church, with joys unknown Placed on the head of Solomon. 1 Jesus, thou everlasting King, Accept the tribute which we bring : Accept the well deserved renown, And wear our praises as thy crown I Let every act of worship be Lik>3 our espousals, Lord to thee ; 42 HYMM 73. BOOK *. Like the dear hour when from above We first received thy pledge of love. 4 The gladness of that happy day, Our hearts would wish it long to stay i Nor let our faith forsake its hold, Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold, i Each following minute as it flies, Increase thy praise, improve our joys. Till we are raised to sing thy name At the great' supper of the Lamb. 6 O that the months would roil away, And bring that coronation day ! The King of Grace shall (ill the throne. With all his Father's glories on. HYMN 73. L. M. The church's beauty in the eyes of Christ, Cant iv 11.7.9. 8. IND is the speech of Christ our Lord. Affection sounds in every word ; " Lo ! thou art fair, my love," he cries, '-'- Not the young doves have sweeter eye.-. ["Sweet are thy lips, thy pleasing voicr " Salutes mine ear with secret joys ; " No spice so much delights the smell. " Nor milk nor honey tastes so well.] " Thou art all fair, my bride, to me, " I will behold no spot in thee :*? What mighty wonders love perform?. And puts a comeliness on worms ! Defiled and loathsome as we are, He makes uswhite,sand calls us fair Adonis us with that heavenly dress. His graces and his righteousness. ;; My sister and my spouse," he cries. " Bound to my heart by various ties, " Thy powerful love my heart detains « In strong delight and pleasing chains.r He calls me from the leopard's den, ^rom this wild world of beasts and men. HOOK f. HYMN 74. 43 To Sion, where his glories arc ; , is half so lair. 7 Nordens ofprey,nor Goweiry plains, \or eafthty joys, nor earthly pains, Shall hold my kei, or force my stay. When Christ invites ir.v soul away, HYMN;;". 1,31. , The church the garden of Christ. Cant, iv 12, 14, lo, v. ^7E are a garden waited around, ►sell and made peculiar ground : A little spot enclosed by grace, Out of the world's wide wilderness. 2 Like trees of myrrh and spice we sta^t:. Planted by God the Father's hand : And all his springs in Sion flow* To make the young plantation grow. 3 Awake, 0 heavenly wind, and come. Blow on this garden of perfume ; Spirit divine, descend and breathe A gracious gale on plants beneath, i Make our best spices flow abroad. To entertain our Saviour God ; And faith, and !ove, and joy appear. And every grace be active here. 5 [Let my beloved come and taste His pleasant fruits at his own feast ; " I come, my spouse, I come,'1 he crie- Wijth love and pleasure in his eyes. j Our Lord into his garden comes, Well pleased to smell our poor perfumes ... And calls us to a feast divine, Sweeter than honey, milk, or wine. 7 " Eat of the tree of life, my friends, " The blessings that my Father sends : "Your taste shall all my dainties prove, '■ And drink abundance of my love." S Jesus, we will frequent thy board, And sing the bounties of our Lord •■ 44 HYMN 7S> BOOK J But the rich food on which we live Demands more praise than tongues can give. HYMN 75. L.M. The description of Christ the beloved. Cant, v, 9 — 16. THE wondering world inquires to know Why I should love my Jesus so : " What are his charms,'1 say they, "above •" The objects of a mortal love ?," 2 Yes, my beloved, to my sight Shows a sweet mixture, red and white : All human beauties, all divine, In my beloved meet and shine. 3 White is his soul, from blemish free, Red with the blood he shed for me : The fairest of ten thousand fairs, A sun amongst ten thousand stars. I [His head the finest gold excels ; There wisdom in perfection dwells : And glory, like a crown, adorns Those temples once beset with thorns; 5 Compassions in his heart are found, Near to the signals of his wound ; His sacred side no more shall bear The cruel scourge, the piercing spear.] G [His hands ar. fairer to behold Than diamonds set in rings of gold ; Those heavenly hands that on the tree Were nailed, and torn, and bled for me. 7 Though once he bowed his feeble knees- Loaded with sins and agonies. Now on the throne of his command His legs like marble pillars stand.] 3 His eyes are majesty and love, The eagle tempered with the dove : No more shall trickling sorrows roll Through those dear windows of his soul. Tis mouth, that poured out long complaints. Now smiles and cheers his fainting saints: HOOK I. HTTIKM 76, 77. 45 His countenance more graceful is Than Lebanon with all its trees.] . !0 All over glorious is my Lord, Must be beloved and yet adored ; His worth if all the nations knew, Sure the whole earth would love him too.. HYMN" 7G. L. M. Christ J well? in heaven, but visits on earth. Cant. yi. 1.3. I - . HEN strangers stand and hear me tell "What beauties in my Saviour dwell : 1\ here he is gone they fain would know. That they may seek and love him too. 2 My best beloved keeps his throne On hills of light and worlds unknown : But he descends, and shows his face • In the young gardens of his grace. 1 jTfi vineyards planted by his hand. Where fruitful trees in order stand, He feeds among the spicy beds, Where lilies show their spotless heads. - 3 lie hath engrossed my warmest love, No earthly charms my soul can move ; 1 have a mansion in his heart, Nor death nor hell shall make us part. ' ') [He takes my soul ere I'm aware And shows me where his glories are : Xo chariot of Aminadab The heavenly rapture can describe,- »J O may my spirit daily ri-e On wings of faith above the skies, Till death shall make my last remove. : well for ever with mv love. HYMN 77. L. M. : Christ to the church, in hi? language to L : provisions for her. Cant. vii. 5, G. V. 12, 13. ^w~""OYY in the galleries of his grace ^^ Appears tiie King, and thus he says; L: How fair my saints are in my sight, ■ \fy love how pleasant for delight '" "£6 H^MHSTS, BOOK 1 2 Band is thy language, sovereign Lord, There's heavenly grace in every word ; From that dear mouth a stream divine Flows sweeter than the choicest wine. 3 Such wondrous love awakes the lip Of saints that were almost asleep, To speak the praises of thy name, .And make our cold affections flame. ! These are the joys he lets us know. In fields and villages below ; Gives us Thy gospel makes the simple wise. D Give me thy counsels for mygui And then receive me to thy bliss : All my desires and hopes beside \re faint and cold compared with this, HYMN SO. L. M, An evening hymn. Viaim iv. 8, and iii. 5, G, and c.\ . ,£ THUS for the Lord has led me on. Thus far his power prolongs my days.. And every evening shall make known me fresh memorial of his grace. 48' H^MSJT 31, 82, BOOK!. 2 Much of my time has run to waste, And I perhaps am near my home ;•. )3ut he forgives my follies past, He gives me strength- for days to come.. 3 I lay my body down to sleep, Peace is the pillow for my head ; While well appointed angels keep Their watchful stations round my bed - 4 In vain the sons of earth or hell Tell me a thousand frightful thing? :v My God in safety makes me dwell Beneath the shadow of his wings. 5 [Faith in his name forbids my fear : O may thy presence ne'er depart I And in the morning make me hear The love and kindness of thy heart. (> Thus when the night of death shall come, My flesh shall rest beneath the ground, And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb, With SAveet salvation in the sound. ] HYMN 8-1. L. M. A $ong; for morning' or evening. Lam. lii. 23. Isa. xi'v. MY God, how endless is thy love ! Thy gifts are every evening new ; And morning mercies from above Gently distil like early dew, 2 Thou spread'st the curtains of the night*- Great guardian of my sleeping hours ; Thy sovereign word restores-the light,. And quickens all my drowsy power:-. 3 I yield my powers to thy command.. To thee 1 consecrate my days ; Perpetual blessings from thine hand "Demand perpetual songs' of praise. HYMN $2. L. M G.o.1 far above all creatures ; or, man vain and mortal Job iv. 17—21. SI I ALL the vile race of flesh and blood Contend with their creator, God ? HOOK I. __HYMN 83. 49 Shall mortal worms presunre to be More holy, wise, or just than he ? J Behold he puts his trust in none Of all the spirits round his throne ; Their natures when compared with hi-. Arc neither hoi y, just, nor wise. But how much meaner things are they Who spring from dust and dwell in clay Touched by the finger of thy wrath, We faint and perish like the moth. •i From night to day, from day to night. , i We die by thousands in thy sight ; Buried in dust whole nations lie Like a forgotten vanity. ~> Almighty power, to thee we bow ! How frail are we ! how glorious thou 1 No more the sons of earth shall dare With an eternal God compare. HYMN 83. C. M. Afflictions and death under providence. Job v. G. 0. ^j^^OT from the dust affliction grows, i^i Nor troubles rise by chance ; Yet we are born to cares and woes ! A sad inheritance ! J As sparks break out from burning coal-. And still are upwards borne ; So grief is rooted in our souls, And man grows up to mourn : Yet with my God I leave my cause. And trust his promised grace ; He rules me by his well-known law- Of love and righteousness. Not all the pains that e'er I bore Shall spoil my future peace, For death and hell can do no more Than what my Father please. SO HYagH B% 86. _ ' BOOK F: ~HYMN~8~4. L, M. ~~ Salvation, righteousness, and strength in Christ, - Isa.xlv. 21— 25. JEHOVAH speaks, let Israel hear, Let all the earth rejoice and fear, While God's eternal Son proclaims His sovereign honours and his names. '2 " I am the last, and I the first, " The Saviour God, and God the just; " There's none beside pretends to show 14 Such justice and salvation too. 3 " [Ye that in shades of darkness dwell. " Just on the verge of death and hell, u Look up to me from distant lands, " Light, life, and heaven are in my hands. 4 " I by my holy name have sworn, " Nor shall the word in vain return, "'To me shall ail things bend the knee. " And every tongue shall swear to me.] r> " In me alone shall men confess " Lies all their strength and righteousness : " But such as dare despise my name, 44 I'll clothe them with eternal shame 6 " In me, the Lord, shall all the seed " Of Israel from their sins be freed, 'r And by their shining graces prove '• Their interest in my pardoning love." HYMN 85. S. M. The same. THE Lord on high proclaims His Godhead from his throne : " Mercy and justice are the names " By which I will be known. -2 «• Ye dying souls that sit 44 In darkness and distress, 44 Look from the borders of the pit * To my recovering grace." r, Sinners shall hear the sound -r Their thankful ton^ics shall own : i. HOTN Go, 87. 52 ndstrei gth is found '• In thee, i\v: Lord, alone thee shall Israel trust, And sec their iin;! forgiven : God will pronounce the sinners ji ' take the saints to heaven. HYMN $6. Ci M. 1st, and sovereign. Job ix. '2 — 1< fOW should the sons of Adam's race Be pure before their God ! If he contend in ri^hteousi. We fall beneath his rod. 2 To vindicate my words and thoughts I'll make no more pretence ; Not one of all my thousand faults Can bear a just defence. 3 Strong is his arm, his heart is wise \ What vain presumers dare Against their Maker's hand to risr - Or tempt the unequal war ? 1 [Mountains by his almighty wrath From their old seats are torn ; He shakes the earth from south to north ." And all her pillars mourn. 5 He bids the sun forbear to rise : The ohedicr.t sun forbears ; His hand with sackcloth spreads the slues. And seals up all the stars. 6 He walks upon the stormy sea ; Flies on the stormy wind : There's none can trace his wondrous way. Or his dark footsteps find.] HYMN 87. L. M. Cod dwells with the humble and penitent. Isa. lvii. lj. 16 THUS saith the High and Lofty One, u I sit upon my holy throne ; " Aly name is God ; I dwell on high : " Dwell in my own eternity. 2 ;i But 1 descend to worlds below : '■'• On. earth I have a mansion too ; 52 HYMN 88. BOOK i. " The humble spirit and contrite u Is an abode of my delight. 3 '• The humble soul my words revive, *' i bid the mourning sinner live : " Heal all the broken hearts 1 find, ;i And case the sorrows of the mind. •1 ;i [When I contend against their sin, " 1 make them know how vile they've been : " But should my wrath for ever smoke, u Their souls would sink beneath my stroke. ■ij O may thy pardoning grace be nigh, Lest we should faint, despair, and die! Thus shall our better thoughts approve The methods of thy chastening love.] HYMN 33. L. M. Life the Jay of grace and hope. Eccl. ix. 4 — 6. 10. LIFE is the time to serve the Lord, The time to ensure the great reward; And while the lamp holds out to burn. The vilest sinner may return. 2 [Life is the hour that God hath given To 'scape from hell and fly to heaven. The day of grace, and mortals may Secure the blessings of the day.] 3 The living know that they must die, But all the dead forgotten lie, Their memory and their sense is gone. Alike unknowing and unknown. 1 [Their hatred and their love is lost, Their envy buried in the dust ; They have no share in all that's done Beneath the circuit of the sun.] 5 Then what my thoughts design to do, My hands, with all your might pursue : Since no device nor worfc is found, iNor faith, nor hope, beneath the ground. t] There arc no acts of pardon past In the cold grave to which we haste ; But darkness, death, and long despair Reign in eternal silence there. i HY2¥re*89, 90. 53 "HYMN 89. L. Mi Youth and judgment. Eccl. xi. 9. '\Tl\i sons of Adam, vain and young, 1 Indulge your eyes, indulge your tongui Taste the delights your sou's desire, And give a loose to all your fire : S Pursue tile pleasures you design, And cheer your hearts with songs and trim . Enjoy the day of mirth ; hut know There is a day of judgment too. 3 God from on high beholds your thoughts,, His hook records your secret faults ; The works of darkness you have done Must all appear before the sun. \ The vengeance to your follies clue Should strike your thoughts with terror through: How will ye stand before his face. Or answer for his injured grace?' i Almighty God, turn off their eyes From these alluring vanities : And let the thunder of thy word Awake their souls to fear the Lord.. IIYMX 90. C. M. The same. O, the young, tribes of Adam rise* A And through all nature rove, Fulfil the wishes of their eyes, Arid taste thejoys they love. I They give a loose to wild desire.-. ; But let the sinners know The strict account that God require: Of all the works they do. > The Judge prepares his throne on high • The frighted earth and seas Avoid the fury of his eye, And flee before his face. 1 How shall I bear that dreadful day. \:\d stand the fierv test ! 54 3S1TMW 91, 92. 'K J. iMgive all mortal joys away, To be for ever blest. HYMN 91. L. M. \dvicc to youth; or;old awinc, To taste the bosks they eat. 2 u I die with hanger here/1 he cries, M I starve in foreign laiuls ; il My father's house hath large supplies. " And bounteous are his hands. 3 i: I'll go, and with a mournful tongue " Fall down before his face ; ^Father, I've done thy justice wrong. ' ' Nor can deserve thy grace. " I He said, and hastened to his home. To seek his father's love ; The father saw the rebel come, And all his bowels move. o He ran, and fell upon his neck. Embraced and kissed his son ; The rebel's heart with sorrow brake For follies he had done. G k; Take off his clothes of shame and sinr (The father gives command) <: Dress him in garments white and clean. " With rings adorn his hand. ? i; A day of feasting I ordain ; M Let mirth and joy abound ; •:3Iv bod was dead, and lives again, c> Was lost, and now is found." HYMN 124. L. M. The first and second Adam. Rom. v. 12. kc- "TJEEP in the dust before thy throne, ■" Our guilt and our disgrace we own: Great God ! we own the unhappy name, Whence sprang our nature and our shame 2 Adam, the sinner : at his fall Death like a conqueror seized us all \ A thousand new-born babes are dead By fatal union to their head. 3 But whilst our spirits, tilled with awe. Behold the terrors of thy law, We sing the honours of thy grace. That sent to save our ruined race. 72 HYMN 125. B°°K ?< ii We sing thine everlasting Son, Who joined our nature to his own; Adam the second, from the dust Raises the ruins of the first. 5 [By the rebellion of one man Through all his seed the mischief ran ; And by one man's obedience now Are all his seed made righteous too. 0 Where sin did reign, and de$;h abound, There have the sons of Adam found Abounding life ; there glorious grace Reigns through the Lord our righteousness/ HYMN 125. CM. Christ's compassion to the weak and tempted. Heb»iv\ 15 16. and v. 7. Matt. xii. 20. WITH joy we meditate the grace Of our high priest above ; His heart is made of tenderness, His bowels melt with love. 2 Touched with a sympathy within^ He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations mean. For he has felt the same. 3 But spotless, innocent, and pure The great Redeemer stood, While Satan's fiery darts be bore, And did resist to blood. 4 He in the days of feeble flesh Poured out his cries and tears, And in his measure feels afresh What every member bears. 5 [He'll never quench the smoking fla^, But raise it to a flame ; The bruised reed he never breaks, Nor scorns the meanest name.] £ Then let our humble faith address His mercy and his power ; We shall obtain delivering grace In the distressing hour. KOOK I- HYMN 126. 127. 128^ 73 HYMN 126. L. M. Charity and uncharitableness. Rom. xiv. 17. 19. lCor. x.,3? - "^^ OT different food, nor different dress, X^ Compose the kingdom of our Lord ; But peace, and joy, and righteousness, Faith and obedience to his word. 2 When weaker christians we despise, We do the gospel might} wrong; For God, the gracious and the wise, Receives the feeble with the strong. 3 Let pride and wrath be banished hence, Meekness and love our souls pursue ; Nor shall our practice give offence To saints, the Gentile or the Jew. HYMN 127. L. M. Christ's invitation to sinners ; or, humility and pride. Malt' xi. 23— 30. is ^"1 OME hither, all ye weary souls, \J " Ye heavy laden sinners, come ; u 1*11 give you rest from all your toils, " And raise you to my heavenly home. 2 " They shall find rest that learn of me : u Imofa meek and lowly mind ; " But passion rages like the sea, 11 And pride is restless as the wind. 3 " Blest is the man whose shoulders take " My yoke, and bear it with delight ; u My yoke is easy to his neck, t; My grace shall make the burden light.' 4 Jesus, we come at thy command ; With faith, and hope and humble zeal. Resign our spirits to thy hand, To mould and guide us at thy will. HYMN 128. L.M. The apostles' commission; or, the gospel attested bv mira- cles. Mark xvi. 15. fee. Matt, xxviii. 18. ice'. GO preach my gospel," saith the Lord, " Bid the whole earth my grace receive " He shall be saved that trusts my word ; '; He shall be damned that wont believe, 74 HlfMH 1&9. 130. BOOK I, 3 " Pll make your great commission known,' "And ye shall prove my gospel truey " By all the works that I have done, " By all the wonders ye shall do. 3 uGo heal the sick, go raise the deadt " Go cast out devils in my name ; " Nor let my prophets be afraid M Tho1 Greeks reproach, and Jews blaspheme, j 4 "Teach all the nations my commands; " I'm with you till the world shall end ; " All power is trusted in my hands, " I can destroy and can defend." 5 He spake, and light shone round his head ; On a bright cloud to heaven he rode ; They to the farthest nations spread The grace of their ascended God. HYMN 129. L. M. Submission and deliverance ; or, Abraham offering his son Gen. xxii. 6. &c. SAINTS, at your heavenly Father's word Give up your comforts to the Lord ; He shall restore what you resign, Or grant you blessings more divine. 2 So Abraham with obedient hand, Led forth his Son at God's command : The wood, the fire, the knife he took, His arm prepared the dreadful stroke. 3 "Abraham, forbear,*' the angel cried, " Thy faith is known, thy love is tried, " Thy son shall live, and in thy seed " Shall the whole earth be blest indeed." 4 Just in the last distressing hour The Lord displays delivering power :, The mount of danger is the place Where we shall see surprising grace. HYMN 130. L.M. Love and hatred. Phil. ii. 2. Eph. iv. 30. &c. NOW by the bowels of my God, His sharp distress, his sore complaint^ HYMN 131. 132. 75 By his last groans, his d>ing blood, I charge my soul to love the saints. '2 Clamour, and wrath, and war be gone, Envy and spite for ever cease, Let bitter words no more be known Amongst the saints, the sons of peace. 3 The Spirit like a peaceful dove, Flics from the realms of noise and strife .. Why should we \e\ and grieve his love Who seals our souls to heavenly life ? 1 Tender and kind be all our thoughts ; Through all our lives let mercy run ; So God forgives our numerous faults, For the dear sake of Christ his Son. HYMN 131 L. M. The pharisee and the publican. Luke xviii. 10 &r TJEHOLD how sinners disagree, -■^ The publican and pharisee ! One doth his righteousness proclaim, The other owns his guilt and shame. This man at humble distance stands, And cries for grace with lifted hands : That boldly rises near the throne, And talks of duties he hath done. The Lord their different language knows : And different answers he bestows : The humble soul with [{race he crowns, Whilst on the proud his anger frowns. 1 Dear Father, let me never be Joined with the boasting pharisee ; I have no merits of my own, But plead the sufferings of thy Son. HYMN 132. L. M. Holiness and grace. Titus ii. 10 — 13. ^JO let our iips and lives express ^ The holy gospel we profess ; So let our works and virtues shine. To prove the doctrine all divine. 76 llYmN 133. J300K Ir -3 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honours of our Saviour God : When the salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin, .3 Our flesh and sense must be denied, Passion and envy, lust and pride ; While justice, temperance, truth, and lovK Our inward piety approve. 4 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessed hope The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word, HYMN 133. CM. Love and charity. 1 Cor. xiii. 2 — 7. 1? I" ET pharisees of high esteem '^ Their faith and zeal declare, All their religion is a dream, If love be wanting there. 2 Love suffers long with patient eye; Nor is provoked in haste : She lets the present injury die, And long forgets the past. 3 [Malice and rage, those fires of hell, She quenches with her tongue ; ' Hopes, and believes, and thinks no ill. Though she endures the wrong.] 4 [She nor desires nor seeks to know The scandals of the time ; Nor looks with pride on those below, Nor envies those that climb.] 5 She lays her own advantage by To seek her neighbour's good ; So God's own Son came down to die^ And bought our lives with blood. G Love is the grace that keeps her power In all the realms above, There faith and hope are known no more.. But saints for ever love. book: r HYftiN 134. 135. 136. 77 HYMN 131. L. M. Religion vain without love. 1 Cor. xiii. 1—3. 0"AD 1 1 he tongues of Greeks and Jews. H And nobler speech than angels use. If love be absent, I am found Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. Were I inspired to preac h ana tell All that is done in heaven or hell ; Or could my faith the world remove. Still I am nothing without love. Should I distribute all my store To feed the bowels of the poor, Or give my body to the flame To gain a martyr's glorious name : If love to God, and love to men Be absent, all my hopes are vain ; Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery zeal. The work of love can e'er fulfil. HYMN 135. L.M. The love of Christ shed abroad in the heart. Eph. ill. 10 & ^1 OME, dearest Lord, descend and dwell \J By faith and love in every breast ; Then shall we know, and taste, and feel, The joys that cannot be expressed. 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength, ^\Iake cur enlarged souls possess, And learn the height, and breadth, and length. Of thine unmcasurable grace. Now to the God whose power can do More than our thoughts and wishes know, Be everlasting honours done By all the church, through Christ his Son. HYMN 136. C. M. Sincerity and hypocrisy ; or, formality in worship. John i;\ 24. Psalm exxxix. 23. 24. GOD is a Spirit just and wise, He sees our inmost mind ; In vain to heaven we raise our Crre u [His joyful soul shall see tt The purchase of his pain, 44 And by his knowledge justify 44 The guilty sons of men.] ? 4t [Ten thousand captive slaves, 44 Released from death and sin, " Shall quit their prisons and their grave/- 44 And own his power divine.] 8 '4 Heaven shall advance my Son 44 To joys that earth denied ; lt Who saw the follies men had done, u And bore their sins, and died.] HYMN 142. S. M. The same. Isa. liii. 6—9. 12. LIKE sheep we went astray, And broke the fold of God, Each wandering in a different way. But all the dowmward road. 2 How dreadful was the hour When God our wanderings led, And did at once his vengeance pour Upon the Shepherd's head ! 3 How glorious was the grace When Christ sustained the stroke I His life and blood the Shepherd pays* A ransom for the flock. 4 His honour and his breath Were taken both away ; Joined with the wicked in his death,, And made as vile as they. 5 But God shall raise his head O'er all the sons of men, And make him see a numerous seed. To recompense his pain. 82 - HYMN 143. BOOK ^ 6 " I'll give him," saith the Lord, " A portion with the strong ; M He shall possess a large reward, " And hold his honours long." HYMN 143. C. M. Character of the children of God. From several scripture AS new-born babes desire the breast, To feed, and grow, and thrive ; So saints with joy the gospel taste; And by the gospel live. 2 [With inward gust their heart approves All that the word relates ; They love the men their Father loves, And hate the works he hates.] 3 Not all the flattering baits on earth Can make them slaves to lust ; They can't forget their heavenly birth. Nor grovel in the dust. 4 Not all the chains that tyrants use, Shall bind their souls to vice ; Faith, like a conqueror, can produce A thousand victories. 5 Grace, like an uncorrupted seed, Abides and reigns within ; Immortal principles forbid The sons of God to sin. G Not by the terrors of a slave Do they perform his will ; . But with the noblest powers they have His sweet commands fulfil. 7 They find access at every hour To God within the veil ; Hence they derive a quickening power, And joys that never fail. 8 0 happy souls ! 0 glorious state Of overflowing grace ; To dwell so near their Father's seaU And see his lovely face. 100K I. HYMN 144, 145. 53 Lord, I address thy heavenly throne ; Call me a child ofthii Send down the Spirit of thy Son To form my heart divine. |l 0 There shed thy choicest loves abroad. And make my comforts Then shall 1 saj , " my Father, God,*' With an unwavering tongue. HYMN 144. CM. The witnessing and sealing Spirit. Horn. viii. 14. V Eph.i. 133 M. WHY should the children of a King Go mourning all their da\ Great Comforter ! descend and bring Some tokens of thy grace. Dost thou not dwell in all the saints. And seal the heirs of heaven ? When wilt thou banish my complaints. And show my sins forgiven ? Assure my conscience of her part In the Redeemer's blood ; And bear thy witness with my heart. That I am born of God. Thou art the earnest of his love, The pledge of joys to come ; And thy soft wings, celestial dove, Will safe convey me home. HYMN 145. CM. Christ and Aaron. Taken from Heb, vii. and ix. JESUS, in thee our eyes behold A thousand glories more Than the rich gems of polished gold The sons of Aaron wore. They first their own burnt-offerings brought. To purge themselves from sin ; Thy life was pure without a spot, And all thy nature clean. [Fresh blood, as constant as the day, Was on their altars spilt ; 84 x HYMH 145. __ BOOK 1 But thy one offering takes away For ever all our guilt. 4 [Their priesthood ran through several hand? „ For mortal was their race ; Thy never-changing ofiice stands Eternal as thy days. 5 Once in the circuit of a year With blood, but not his own, Aaron within the veil appears Before the golden throne.] 6 [But. Christ by his own powerful blood Ascends above the skies, And in the presence of our God Shows his own sacrifice.] 7 Jesus, the king of glory, reigns On Sion's heavenly hill: Looks like a lamb that has been slain. And wears his priesthood still. 8 He ever lives to intercede Before his father's tace : Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead. Nor doubt the father's grace. HYMN 146. L. M. Characters of Christ. Borrowed from inanimate things in Scripture. g^i O worship" at ImmanuePs feet, \JT See in his face what wonders meet : Earth is too narrow to express His worth, his glory, or his grace. 2 [The whole creation can afford But some faint shadows of my Lord : Nature, to make his beauties known, Must mingle colours not her own.] S [Is he compared to wine or bread ? Dear Lord, our souls would thus be fed That flesh, that dying blood of thine, Is bread of life, is heavenly wine.] 4 [Is he a tree ? The world receives Salvation from his healing leaves *x IOOK I. HY2VIN 1461__ 85 That righteous branch, that fruitful bough, Is David's root and offspring too ] > [Is he a rose ? Not Sharon yields Such fragrancy in all her fields ; Or if the lily he assume, The valleys bless the rich perfume.] l [Is he a vine ? His heavenly root Supplies the boughs with life and fruit ; 0 let a lasting union join My soul to Christ, the living vine !] [Is he a head ! Each member lives, And owns the vi'al powers he gives ! The saints below and saints above, Joined by his Spirit and his love. ] Is he a fountain ? There I bathe, And heal the plague of sin and death : These waters all my soul renew, And cleanse my spotted garments too. j [Is he a fire ? He'll purge my dross: But the true gold sustains no loss : Like a refiner shall he sit, And tread the refuse with his feet.] 10 [Is he a rock ? How firm he proves ! The Rock of Ages never moves ; Yet the sweet streams that from him flow Attend us all the desert through.] 1 1 [Is he a way ? He leads to God ; The path is drawn in lines of blood : There would I walk with hope and zeal, Till I arrive atSion?s hill.] 12 [Is he a door ? I'll enter in : Behold the pastures large and green : A paradise divinely fair, None but the sheep have freedom there. | 1 3 [Is he designed a corner-stone, For men to build their heaven upon ? I'll make him my foundation tooj Nor fear the plots of hell below.] 36 H3TMSJ 14ST. BOOK t 14 [Is he a temple ? I adore The indwelling majesty and power ; And still to this most holy place, Whene'er I pray, I'll turn my face.] t 5 [Is he a star ? He breaks the night, Piercing the shades with dawning light ; I know his glories from afar, I know the bright, the morning star.] 16 [Is he a son ? His beams are grace, His course is joy and righteousness ; Nations rejoice when he appears To chase their clouds, and dry their tears.] 17 O let me climb those higher skies, Where storms and darkness never rise ;• There he displays his powers abroad, And shines, and reigns the incarnate God. IS Nor earth, nor seas, nor sun, nor stars, Nor heaven his full resemblance bears ; His beauties we can never trace, Till we behold him face to face. HYMN 147. L.M. The name and titles of Christ. From several scriptures [IIS from the treasures of his word I borrow titles for my Lord; Nor art nor nature can supply Sufficient forms of majesty. 3 Bright image of the Father's face, Shining with undiminished rays ; The eternal God's eternal Son, The heir and partner of his throne.] 3 The King of kings, the Lord most high Writes his own name upon his thigh : He wears a garment dipped in blood, And breaks the nations with his rod. I Where grace can neither melt nor move, The Lamb resents his injured love, Awakes his wrath without delay, \nd Judah's Lion tears the prey, fcOOK II. HYMN 17. 101 I tread the world beneath my C And all that earth calls good or great-. » "While such a scene of sacred joys Our raptured ey< uls emploj I [ere we pould >it and g ize away A 1 >ng and everlasting 10 Well, we shall quickly pass the nig To the fail ct light : Then shall oar joyful senses roye ; >'er the dear object of our love. 1 1 There shall we drink lull draughty of bli=-. And pluck new life from heavenly ti Vet now and then. dear Lord, bestow A drop cf heaven on worms below. 1 1 Send comforts down from thy right hand, While we pass through this barren land, And in thy temple let us sec A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee.] HYMN 17. C. RL God's Eternity. 13 ISE, rise, my soul, and leave the ground i\ Stretch all thy thoughts abroad, And rouse up every tuneful sound To praise ihc eternal God. 2 Long ere the lofty skies were spread, Jehovah fillcd'his throne, I )t Adam formed, or angels made, The Maker lived alone. His boundless years can ne'er decrease, L5ut still maintain their prime : Eternity's his dwelling place. And ever is his time. While like a tide our minutes flowi The present and the past, He fills his own immortal now. And see- our ages waste. "/ The sea and sky must perish to-., ,A.nd vasi ion come ! IOjfc_ HYMN' 18, 19. BOOK^i The creatures — look how old they grow, And wait the fiery doom. 6 Well, let the sea shrink all away, And flame melt down the skies ! My God shall live an endless day, When the old creation dies. HYMN 18. L. M. The ministry of angels. 1GH on' a hill of dazzling light The King of glory spreads his seat, And troops of angels stretched for flight- Stand waiting round his awful feet. :; Go," saith the Lord, " my Gabriel, gd, " Salute the virgin's fruitless womb :* i; Make haste, ye. cherubs, down below, i; Sing and proclaim the Saviour come.'1> Here a bright squadron J leaves the skies,. And thick around Elisha stands ; Anon a heavenly soldier flies, And breaks the chains from Peter's || hand.-. Thy winged troops, O God of hosts, Wait on thy wandering church below ; Here we are sailing to thy coasts, Let angels be our convoy too. Are they not all thy servants, § Lord ? At thy command they go and come ; With cheerful hassle obey thy word, And guard thy children to their home. HYMN IP. CM. OurfraU bodies, and God our preserve.', ET others boast how strong they be.. Nor death nor danger fear ; But we'll confer, O Lord, to thee, What feeble things we are. Fresh as the grass our bodies stand. And flourish bright and gay ; A blasting wind sweeps o'erthe land, And fades the grass away, xjMiftui.Sfii + T.ukcii. 13- } 2 Kings vi, l" i, 7 Hcb. 1.-14 ■ ' « '■» r? W [Wh w Aslh As J When The; My hea The re But ere 01 The fla Some sensa And to p< [Trifles of i With fair Intrude into my And thrust thee 1 ' *'"m I I 1 u,yyr. God invisible. Li.), we arc blind, we mortals blind. We cant behold thy bright abode ; 0 ! 'lis beyond a creature-mind To glance a thought half way to God. J Infinite leagues beyond the sky The great eternal reigns alone, Where neither wings nor sou?s can i Nor angels climb the topless throne: 3 The Lord of glory builds his seat Of gems insufferably bright, And lays beneath his sacred ket Substantia! beams of sloomv nicl l©fc H¥BOTgy. BOOK IF 1 Yet, glorious Lord, thy gracious eyes Look through and cheer us from above: Beyond our praise thy grandeur' flies, Yet we adore, and yet we love. HYMN 27. L. M. Praise ye him all his angels. Psalm cxlviii. .2, GOD, the eternal, awful name ! That the whole heavenly army fears. That shakes the wide creation^ frame, And Satan trembles when he hears : 2 Like flames of fire his servants are, And light surrounds his dwelling-place ; But 0, ye fiery Harney declare The brighter glories of his face. > "Tis not for such poor worms as we To speak so infinite a thing; But your immortal eyes survey : e beauties of your sovereign King. •1 Tell how he shows his smiling face, And clothes all heaven in bright array ; Triumph and joy run through the place, And songs eternal as the day. 5 Sneak (for you feel this burning love) . What zeal it spreads through all your frame ; That sacred fire dwells all above, For we on earth have lost the name. 6 [Sing of his power and justice too, That infinite right hand of his, That vanquished Satan and his crew, And thunder drove them down from bliss.] 7 [What mighty storms of poisoned darts Were hurled upon the rebels there! What dreadful javelins nailed their hearts Fast lo the racks of long despair.] ■3 [Shout to your King, ye heavenly hosf, You that beheld the sinking foe ; Firmly ye stood when they were lost : Praise the rich gface that kept yon so.] ROOK n. HYM2J 28. 29. 109 S Proclaim his wonders from the skies, Let every distant nation hear: And while you sound his lofty praise. Let humble mortals bow and fear. HYMN 28. C. M. Death and EtTi.ity. ^TOOP down, my thoughts, that used to rise ^ Converse awhile with death; Think how a gasping mortal lies, And pants away his breath. 2 His quivering lips hang feebly down, His pulses taint and lew ; Then, speechless, with a doleful groan. He bids the world adieu. { But 0, the soul that never dies ! At once it leaves the clay; Ye thoughts, pursue it where it flies, And track its wondrous way. i Up to the courts where angels dwell, It mounts triumphant there ; Or devils plunge it down to hell, In infinite despair. 3 And must my body faint and die? And must this soul remove ? 0, for some guardian angel nigh, To bear it safe above. *> Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand. My naked soul I trust ; And my flesh waits for thy command. To drop into my dust. HYMN 29. C. M. Redemption by price and power. JESUS, with all thy saints above, My tongue would bear her part, Would sound aloud thy saving love, And sing thy bleeding heart. ;2 Blessed be the Lamb, my dearest hotd Who bought mo with his blood, 2 K 110 HYMN 30. BOOKlh And quenched his Father's flaming sword In his own vital flood. 3 The Lamb that freed my captive soul From Satan's heavy chains, And sent the lion down to howl Where hell and horror reigns. 1 All glory to the dying Lamb, And never-ceasing praise, While angels live to know his name. Or saints to feel his grace. HYMN 30. S.M. Heavenly joy on earth. r/^OME, we that love the Lord, . And let our joys be known, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. 1 The sorrows of the mind Be banished from this place ; Religion never was designed To make our pleasures less.] 1 Let those refuse to sing That never knew our God, But favourites of the heavenly King May spcals their joys abroad. t The Go3 that rules on high And thunders when he please ; That rides ur>on the stormy sky, And manages the seas : 5 This awful God is ours, Our Father and our love ; He shall send down his heavenly powers To carry us above. G There shall we see his face, And never, never sin •, There, from the rivers of his graces Drink endless pleasures in.' Yes, and before we rise, To that immortal state, ? O0K II. HYMN 31. 32. 111 The thoughts of such amazing bliss Should constant joys create. 8 [The men of grace have found Glory begun helcw ; Celestial fruit* on earthly ground From faith and hope may grow.] ■ > [The hill of Son yields A thousand sacred s\\. Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 10 Then let our songs abound, And ev'ry tear be dry : WeYe marching through Immanucl's ground. To fairer worlds on high.] HYMN 31. L. M. Christ's presence makes death easy. WHY should we start, and fear to die ? What timorous worms we mortals are : Death is the gate of endless joy, And yet we dread to enter there. The pains, the groans, and dying strife, Fright our approaching souls away ; Still we shrink back ajain to life, Fond of our prison and our clay. 3 O ! if my Lord would come and meet, My soul should stretch her wings in haste. Fly fearless through death's iron gate, Nor feel the terrors as she passed. 1 Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there HYMN 52. C. M. Frailty and folly. HOW short and hasty is our life, How vast our soul's affairs ! Yet senseless mortals vainly strive To lavish out their years. U2 H1TMN 33. BOOK II Our days run thoughtlessly along, Without a moment's stay ; Just like a story or a song We pass our lives away. God from on high invites us home. But we march heedless on, And ever hastening to the tomb, Stoop downwards as we run. How we deserve the deepest hell, That slight the joys above ! What chains of vengeance should we feel That break such cords of love ! Draw us, O God, with sovereign grace, And lift our thoughts on high, That we may end this morta] race. And see salvation nigh. HYMN 33. C. M. The blessed society in heaven. ^ AISE thee, my soul, fly up and run ll Through every heavenly street, And say, there's nought below the sun. That's worthy of thy feet. (Thus will we mount on sacred wings. And tread the courts above : Nor earth, nor all her mightiest things Shall tempt our meanest love.) There on a high majestic throne, The almighty Father reigns, And sheds his glorious goodness down On all the blissful plains. Bright, like a sun, our Saviour sits. And spreads eternal noon, No evenings there, nor gloomy nights. To want the feeble moon. Amidst those ever-shining skies Behold the sacred Dove, While banished sin and sorrow flies From all the realms of love, iiookli. HYMN 34,J36^ ***. 0 The glorious tenants of the place Stand bending round the throne; And saints anu Bemphs sinp and praise Tlie infinite Three-One. 7 But, 0 what beams of heavenly grace Transport them all the while! Ten thousand smiles from Jestlg1 face. And love in el "rv smile ! 'S Jesus ! 0 when shall that dear day, That joyful hour appear, When 1 shall leave this house of clay To dwell amongst them there ? HYMN 34. C. M Breathing after the Holy Spirit ; Or, fervency ofdevolioi dr sired. /^OME, holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, ^ With all "thy quickening powers, Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grovel here below, Fond of these trifling toys: Our souls can neither fly nor go To reach eternal joys. ) In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise, Hosannas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. 1 Dear Lord ! and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate? Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great ! 5 Come, holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all thy quickening powers, Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. HYMN 35. C M. Praise to God for creation and redemption • LET them neglect thy glory, Lord. Who never knew thy grace : U4 HYMH 36. BOOK IF, But our loud songs shall still record The wonders of thy praise. .2 We raise our shouts, 0 God, to thee. And send them to thy throne ; AH glory to the united Three, The undivided One. .r: 'Twas he (and we'll adore his name) That formed us by a word ; 'Tis he restores our ruined frame ; Salvation to the Lord ! 4 Hosanna ! let the earth and skies Repeat the joyful sound ! locks, hills, and vales reflect the voic< In one eternal round. HYMN 36. S. M. Christ's intercession. WELL, the Redeemer's gone To appear before our God, To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne With his atoning blood. 2 No fiery vengeance now, No burning wrath comes down : If justice calls for sinners' blood, The Saviour shows his own. 3 Before his Father's eye Our humble suit he moves ! The Father lays his thunder by, And looks, and smiles, and loves. 4 Now may our joyful tongues, Our Maker's honour sing ; Jesus, the priest, receives our songs* And bears them to the King. 5 We bow before his face, And sound his glories high ; u Hosanna to the God of grace, M That lays his thunders by, 6 " On earth thy mercy reigns, -" And triumphs all above :"' r_ HYMN 37. 38. 115 Ba, Lord, how weak are mortal strains, To speak immortal love ! 7 lowjsmng and how low Are all the notes we sing ! Sweet Saviour, tune oar songs anew, And they shall please tho King. ^HVMN 37. C. M. ihc same. J TFT up your eve- to the heavenly seaf- A Where your Redeemer stay.- j Kind intercessor, there he sits, And loves, and pleads, and prays. 2 Twas well, my soul, he died for thee. And shed his vital hlood, Appeased stern justice on the tree, And then arose to God. 3 Petitions now, and praise may rise. And saints their otlerings bring, The priest with his own sacrifice, Presents them to the King. 1 [Let papists trust what names they please, Their saints and angels boast ; We\e no such advocates as these, Nor pray to the heavenly host.] o Jesus alone shall bear my cries Up to his Father's throne : He, dearest Lord, perfumes my sighs And sweetens every groan. 6 [Ten thousand praises to the King, " Hosanna in the highest !" Ten thousand thanks our spirits bring To God and to his Christ.] HYMN 38. C. M. Love to God. HAPPY the heart where graces reign. Where love inspires the breast : Love is the brightest of the train, And strengthens all the rest. 2 Knowledge, alas ! 'tis all in vain, And all in vain our fear ; Il16 HinffU 39 40. *00K fe Our stubborn sins will tight and reign, If love be absent there. s ?Tis love that makes our cheerful feel In swift obedience move ; The devils know and tremble too^ But Satan cannot love. 4 This is the grace that lives and sings When faith and hope shall cease ; *Tis this shall strike our joyful string* In the sweet realms of bliss. 3 Before we quite forsake our clay,, Or leave this dark abode, The wings of love bear us away To see our smiling God. HYMN ^39. C. M. The shortness and misery of life. if^||UR days, alas ! our mortal days \_W Are short and wretched too, "Evil and few" the patriarch says, And well the patriarch knew. 2 'Tis but at best a narrow bound That heaven allows to men, And pains and sins run through the round Of threescore years and ten. 5 Well, if ye must be sad and (ew^ Run on, my days, in haste ; Moments of sin, and months of wo. Ye cannot fly too fast. 1 Let heavenly love prepare my soul. And call her to the skies, Where years of long salvation roll, And glory never dies. HYMN 40. C. M. Our comfort in the covenant made with Ghrist OUR God ! how firm his promise stands ! E'en when he hides his face, He trusts in our Redeemer's hands His glory and his grace. 2 Then why, my soul, these sad oinplaint^. Sine* Christ and we are one HOOK II. HYMN 42. 42. iVf Thy God is faithful to his saints, Is faithful to his Son. 3 Beneath his smiles my heart hath lived. And part of heaven possessed; I praise his name for u;race received. And trust him for the rest HYMN 11. L. M, A sight oi Cod mortifies us to the worlii. t^P to the fields where angels lie, I And living waters gently roll, Fain would my thoughts leap out and fly, But sin hangs heavy on my soul. 2 Thy wondrous blood, dear dying Christ, Can make this world of guilt remove ; And thou canst bear me where thou flies*.. On th) kind wings, celestial Dove. 3 0 might 1 once mount up and see The glories of the eternal skies ! What little things these worlds would be'! How despicable to my eyes ! 4 Had I a glance of thee, my God, Kingdoms and men would vanish soon : Vanish, as though I saw them not, As a dim candle dies at noon. 3 Then they might fuiht, and rage, and rave . 1 should perceive the noise no more Than we can hear a shaking leaf, While rattling thunders round us roar. * Great All in All ! eternal King ! Let me but view thy lovely face, And all my powers shall bow and sirni Thine endless grandeur and thy grace. HYMN 42. C. M. Dehght in God. \TY God, what endless pleasures dwell -1-*-*- Above, at thy right hand ! Thy courts below, how amiable, Where all thy graces stand ! 2 The swallow near thy temple lies. And chirps a cheerful note ; Us Bream 43. bookh . The lark mounts upwards tovv'rd the skies, And tunes her warbling throat. 3 And we, when in thy presence, Lord, We shout with joyful tongues ; Or sitting round our Father's board, We crown the feast with songs. A While Jesus shines with quick'ning grace. We sing and mount on high ; But if a frown becloud his face, We faint and tire and die. 5 Just as we see the lonesome dove Bemoan her widow'd state, Wand'ring she flies through all the grove. And mourns her loving mate. 6 Just so our thoughts from thing to thing In restless circles rove ; Just so we droop and hang the wing When Jesus hides his love. HYMN 43. L. M. Christ's sufferings and glory. NOW for a tune of lofty praise To great Jehovah's equal Son ! Awake, my voice, in heav'nly lays, Tell the loud wonders he hath done: 2 Sing, how he left the worlds of light; And the bright robes he wore above ;•■ How swift and joyful was his flight On wings of everlasting love. 3 [Down to this base, this sinful earth, He came to raise our nature high ; He came t1 atone almighty wrath ; Jesus the God was born to die.] 4 [Hell and its lions roar'd around, His precious blood the monsters spilt ; While weighty sorrows press'd him down; Large as the loads of all our guilt.] 3 Deep in the shades of gloomy death The almighty captive pris'ner lay ; The almighty captive left the earth', And rose to everlasting day. BOOK II. HYJKN 44. 45. 119 6 Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light, Up to his throne of shining grace ; See what immortal glories sit Round the sweet beauties of his face. 7 Amongst a thousand harps and songs .Tcsus the God exalted reigns, His sacred name tills all their tongues, And echoes throuuh the heavenly plain- HYMN 11. L. M. Hell : or the vengeance of God. WITH holy fear and humble song, The dreadful God our souls adore. Reverence and awe becomes the tongue That speaks the terrors of his power. 2 Far in the deep where darkness dwells, The land of horror and despair, Justice has built a dismal hell, And laid her stores of vengeance there. 3 [Eternal plagues, and heavy chains, Tormenting racks and fiery coals,. • And darts to inflict immortal pains. Dy'd in the blood of damned souls, I There Satan, the first sinner lies, And roar-, and bites his iron bands ; In vain the rebel strives to rise, Crush'd with the weight of both thy hands.] 5 There guilty ghosts of Adam's race Shriek out, and howl beneath the rod • Once they could scorn a Saviour's grace But they incen^d a dreadful God. 3 Tremble my soul, and kiss the Son ; Sinner, obey thy Saviour's call ; Else your damnation hastens on, And hell ^apes wide to wait your fall HYMN 45. L.M. God'a condescension to our worship. THY favours, Lord, surprise our souls : Will the Eternal dwell with us ? What canst thou find beneath the poles. io tempt thy chariot downward thus ? 120 HITMN^S. 47. BOOK II. 2 Still might he fill his starry throne, And please his ears with Gabriel's songs ; But heavenly majesty comes down, And bows to hearken to our tongues. 3 Great God ! what poor returns we pay For love so infinite as thine : Words are but air, and tongues but clay, But thy compassion's all divine. HYMN 46. L. M. God's condescension to human affairs. 'jTy P to the Lord that reigns on high, *L/ And views the nations from afar, Let everlasting praises fly, And tell how large his bounties are. 2 [Fie that can shake the worlds he made. Or with his word or with his rod, His goodness, how amazing great ! And what a condescending God !] 3 [God that must stoop to view the skies. And bow to see what angels do, Down to the earth he casts his eyes, And bends his footsteps downwards too.] 4 He over rules all mortal things, And manages our mean affairs : On humble souls the King of kings Bestows his counsel and his cares. 5 Our sorrows and our tears we pour Into the bosom of our God ; He hears us in the mournful hour, And helps to bear the heavy load. G In vain might lofty princes try Such condescension to perform ; For worms were never rais'd so high. Above their meanest fellow worm. 7 Oh ! could our thankful hearts devise A tribute equal to thy grace, To the third heav'n our songs should ris^ And teach the golden harps thy praise* BOOK II. ^ HYMN 47, 43. 121 HYMN 47. L.M. Glory and Grace in the Person of Christ, ^kj OW to the Lord a noble BODg I J^l Awake, my soul ; awake, my tongue: Hosanna to th1 eternal name, And all his boundless love proclaim. Sec where ii shines in Jesus1 face. The brightest image of his grace ; God, in the person of his Son, Has all his mightiest works outdone. The spacious earth, and spreading flood. Proclaim the wi>e, the powerful God, And thy rich glories from afar Sparkle from ev'ry rolling star : 4 But in his looks a glory stands, The noblest labour of thine hands : The pleasing lustre of his eyes Outshines the wonders of the skies. Grace ! His a sweet, a charming theme ; My thoughts rejoice at Jesus1 name ! Ye aivgels dwell upon the sound; Ye heav'ns reflect it to the ground ! Oh, may I live to reach the place Where he unveils his lovely face ! Where all his beauties you behold, And sing his name to harps of gold ! HYMN 43. C. M. Love to the creature is dangerous. "OW vain are all things here below ! How false and yet how fair ! Each pleasure hath its poison too, And ev'ry sweet a snare. The brightest things below the sky Give but a flattering light; We should suspect some danger nigh Where we possess delight. 3 Our dearest joys and nearest friends. The partners of our blood, How they divide our wavering minds. And leave but half for God. 122 HYMN 49, 50. BOOK II N; The fondness of a creature's love, How strong it strikes the sense ; Thither the warm affections move, Nor can we call them thence. £ Dear Saviour ! let thy beauties be My soul's eternal food ; And grace command my heart away From all created good. HYMN 49. C. M. Moses dying in the embraces of God. EATH cannot make our souls afraid, If God be with us there ; We may walk through her darkest shade. And never yield to fear. '2 I could renounce my all below, If my Creator bid ; y And run, if I were called to go, And die as Moses did. 3 Might I but climb to Pisgah's top, And view the promised land, My flesh itself would long to drop, And pray for the command. 4 Clasped in my heavenly Father's arms, I would forget my breath, And lose my life among the charms Of so divine a death. HYMN 50. L. M. Comforts under sorrows and pains. NOW let the Lord my Saviour smile, And show my name upon his heart, I would forget my pains awhile, And in the pleasure lose the smart 2 But O ! it swells my sorrows high, To see my blessed Jesus frown.; My spirits sink, my comforts die, And all the springs of life are down. 3 Yet why, my soul, why these complaints 1 Still wbile he frowns, his bowels move ; Still on his heart he bears his saints, \nd feels their sorrows and his lovr book rr. HYMN 52. 123 My name is printed on his breast; His book of life contains my name : I'd rather have it there impressed, Than in the bright records of fame. When the last fire burns all things here Those letters shall securely stand, And in the Lamb's fair book appear. Writ by the eternal Father's hand. Now shall my minutes smoothly run, Whilst here I wait my Father's will, My rising and m) setting sun Roll gentlv up and down the hill. * HYMN 51. L. M. God the Son equal with the Father. BRIGHT King of glory, dreadful God. Our spirits bow before thy seat ; To thee we lift an humble thought, And worship at thine awful feet. 2 [Thy power hath formed, thy wisdom sway- All nature with a sovereign word ; And the bright world of stars obeys The will of their superior Lord.] [Mercy and truth unite in one, And smiling sit at thy right hand ; Eternal justice guards thy throne, And vengeance waits thy dread command. A thousand seraphs strong and bright Stand round the glorious Deity ; But who amongst the sons of light Pretends comparison with thee ? Yet there is one of human frame, Jesus, arrayed in flesh and blood, Thinks it no robbery to claim A full equality with God. G [Their glory shines with equal beams, Their essence is for ever one : Though they are known by different names. The Father God, and God the Son 7 Then let the name of Christ our King "With equal honours be adored : 123 HYMN 52, 53. _ ^0K u' His praise let every angel sing, And all the nations own their Lord.] HYMN 52. CM. Death dreadful or delightful. EATH ! 'tis a melancholy day To those that have no God ; When the poor soul is forced away To seek her last abode. 2 In vain to heaven she lifts her eyes ; But guilt, a heavy chain, Still drags her downward from the skies^ To darkness, fire, and pain. 3 Awake and mourn, ye heirs of hell ; Let stubborn sinners fear: You must be driven from earth, and dwell A long for ever there. 1 See how the pit gapes wide for you, And flashes in your face ; And thou, my soul, look downward too. And sing recovering grace. 5 He is a God of sovereign love, That promjf ed heaven to me, And taught my thoughts to soar above. Where happy spirits be. 6 Prepare me, Lord, for thy right hand ; Then come the joyful day : Come death, and some celestial band To bear my soul away. HYMN 5*." C. M. The pilgrimage of the saints; or, earth and lieaven, LORD, what a wretched land is this, That yields us no supply, No cheering fruits, no wholesome trees, Nor streams of living joy ? 3 But pricking thorns through all the grotmd. And mortal poisons grow ; And all the rivers that are found With dangerous waters flow LOOK n. HYMN 53. 125 3 Yet the dear path to thine abode Lies through this horrid land : Lord, we woiiid keep the heavenly road, And run at thy command. 4 [Our souls shall tread the desert through. With undiverted feet ; And faith and flaming zeal subdue The terrors that we meet. > [A thousand savage beasts of prey Around the forest roam ; But Judah's lion guards the way, And guides the strangers home. 6 Long nights and darkness dwell below, With scarce a twinkling ra) ; But the bright world to which we go Is everlasting day. 7 By- glimmering hopes and gloomy fears. We trace the sacred road : Through dismal deeps and dangerous snares We make our way to God. 9 Our journey is a thorny maze, But yvc march upward still ; Forget these troubles of the ways, And reach at Zion'e hill. 9 [See the kind angels at the gate?.- Inviting us to come! There Jesus, the forerunner, waits, To welcome travellers home ! 10 There, on a green and flowery mount) Our weary souls shall sit, And with transporting joys recount The labours of our ieeA. 1 1 [No vain discourse shall fill our tongue./ Nor trifles vex our ear ; Infinite grace shaii be our song, And God rejoice to hear.] 12 Eternal glories to the King That brought us safely through, 2 Lr 1£6 HIMH 54. 55. COOK II Our tongues shall never cease to sing, And endless praise renew. HYMN 54. C. M. God's presence is light in darkness. TV| Y God ! the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comforts of my nights ! 2 In darkest shades if he appear, My dawning is begun ! He is my soul's sweet morning star, And he my rising sun. 3 The opening heavens around me shine With beams of sacred bliss, While Jesus shows his heart is mine, And whispers " I am his !" 1 My soul would leave this heavy clayr At that transporting word, Run up with joy the shining way, To embrace my dearest Lord. 5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, Pd break through every foe ; The wings of love, and arms of faith, Should bear me conqueror through, HYMN 55. C. M. Frail life and succeeding eternity. THEE we adore, eternal name ! And humbly own to thee, How feeble is our mortal frame, What dying worms are we !' 2 [Our wasting lives grow shorter still, As months and days increase ; And ev'ry beating pulse we tell, Leaves but the number less. 3 The year rolls round, and steals away The breath that first it gave ; Whate'er we do, whate'er we be, WeVe travelling to the grave. 4 Dangers stand thick through all the ground. To push us to the tomb, BOOK D. HYMN 56. 127 And tierce di-» .- - w it around To hurry mortala home. 5 Good God ! on what a Blender thread Hang everlasting things ' The eternal ill the dead Upon life's fe< ble strings. C Infinite joy or endless wo, Attends on ever} breath ; And yet how unconcerned we go Upon the brink of death ! I V. i ken, O Lord, our drowsy sense, To waik this dangerous road ; And if our sou!- are hurried hence, May they be found with God. HYMN 06. C. M. The misery of being without God in this world ; or. prosperity. 0. 1 shall envy ihem no more Who grow profanely great, Though they increase their golden store. And rise to Wondrous height. They taste of all the joys that grow Upon this earthly clod! Weil, they may search the creature through. For they have ne'er a God. 3 Shake off the thoughts of dying too, And think your life your own, But death comes hastening on to you. To mow your glory down. Yes, you must bow your stately head. Away your spirit flies, And no kind angel near your bed To bear it to the skies. Go now, and boast of all your stores. Ai d tell how bright they shine : Your heaps of glittering dust are yours. And my Redeemer's mine. 128 HYMN 57, SB. BOOK li, HYMN 57. L. M. .»' The pleasures of a good conscience. ORD, how secure and blest are they Who feel the joys of pardon'd sin ! Should storms of wrath shake earth and sea.. Their minds have heaven and peace within. 2 The day glides swiftly o'er their heads, Made up of innocence and love ; And soft and silent as the shades Their nightly minutes gently move. 3 [Quick as their thoughts their joys come on. But fly not half so swift away : Their souls are ever bright as noon, And calm as summer evenings be. 4 How oft they look to the heavenly hills, Where groves of living pleasures grow ! And longing hopes and cheerful smiles Sit undisturbed upon their brow.] 5 They scorn to seek, our golden toys, But spend the day, and share the night. In numbering o'er the richer joys That heaven prepares for their delight. 6 While wretched we, like worms and moles- Lie grovelling in the dust below : Almighty grace renew our souls, And we'll aspire to glory too. HYMN 58. C. M. The shortness oflife, and the goodness of Go J. TIME ! what an empty vapour 'tis ! And days how swift they are ! Swift as an Indian arrow flies, Or like a shooting star. 2 The present moments just appear, Then slide away in haste, That we can never say " They're here/' But only say " They're past." 3 [Our life is ever on the wing, And death is ever nigh : The moment when our lives begin, We all begin to die.] DOOK II. HYMHT 59. 123 Yet, mighty God ! our fleeting days Thy lasting favours share; Yet, with the bounties of thy grace Thou load'st the rolling year 'Tis sovereign mercy finds us food, And we are clothed with love : While grace stands pointing out the road. That leads our souls above. G His goodness runs an endless round ; All glory to the Lord ! His mercy never knows a bound; And be his name adored ! 7 Thus we begin the lasting song, And when we close our eyes, Let the next a^e thy praise prolong, Till time and nature dies. HYMN 59. C. M. Paraiise on earth. /T1 LORY to God that walks the sky, \Jf[ And sends his blessings through ; That tells his saints of joys on high, And gives a taste below. 2 [Glory to God that stoops his throne, That dust and worms may see it, And brings a glimpse of glory down, Around his sacred feet, 3 When Christ with all his graces crown'd. Sheds his kind beams abroad, 'Tis a young heaven on earthly ground, And glory in the bud. i A blooming paradise of joy In this wild desert springs And every sense I straight employ On sweet celestial things. j White lilies all around appear, And each his glory shows, The rose of Sharon blossoms here. The fairest flower that blows. 130 H7MH 60. BOOK II 6 Cheerful 1 feast on heavenly fruit, And drink the pleasures down ; Pleasures that flow hard by the foot Of the eternal throne.] 7 But ah ! how soon my joys decay ! How soon my sins arise ! And snatch the heavenly scene away From these lamenting eyes. 8 When shall the time, dear Jesus, when The shining day appear, That I shall leave these clouds of sin. And guilt and darkness here ? 9 Up to the fields above the skies, My hasty feet would go, There everlasting flowers arise, And joys unwithering grow, HYMN 60. L. M. •_r/he truth of God the promiser; or, the promises are on security. iRAISE, everlasting praise be paid To him that earth's foundations laid ; Praise to the God whose strong decrees Sway the creation as be please. Praise to the goodness of the Lord, Who rules his people by his word, And there as strong as his decrees, He sets his kindest promises. [Firm are the words his prophets give. Sweet words on which his children live ; Each of them is the voice of God, Who spoke and spread the skies abroad. Each of them powerful as that sound That bid the new-made world go round, And stronger than the solid poles, On which the wheel of nature rolls !] Whence then should doubts and fears arise. ?. Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes ? Slowly, alas ! our mind receives The comforts that our Maker gives. :il. HYMN 61. 131 G O for a strong, a lasting faith ! To credit what the Almighty saith ! To embrace the message of his Son, And call the joys of heaven our own. 7 Then should the earth's old pillars shake. And all the wheels of nature break, Our steady souls should fear no more Than solid rocks when billows roar. Our everlasting hopes arise Above the ruinablc skies, Where the eternal builder reigns, \ nd his own court his power sustains. HYMN 61, CM. A thought of death and glory. "Y soul, come, meditate the day, And think how near it stands, When thou must quit this house of clay, And fly to unknown lands. And \ou, mine eyes, look down and view The hollow gaping tomb ; This gloomy prison waits for you, "Whene'er the summons come. Oh ! could we die with those that die, And place us in their stead ; Then would our spirits learn to fly, And converse with the dead : Then should we see the saints above, In their own glorious forms, And wonder why our souls should love To dwell with mortal worms. [How we should scorn these clothes of flesh. These fetters and this load ; And long for evening to undress, That we may rest with God.] We should almost forsake our clay Before the summons come, And pray and wish our souls away To their eternal home. 132 gTON B% 63. 3>00K * : H5YMN62. C. M " God the thunderer; or, the last judgment and hell." SING to the Lord, ye heavenly hosts ; And thou, O earth, adore ; Let death and hell through all their coasts Stand trembling at his power, 2 His sounding chariot shakes the sky ; He makes the clouds his throne ; There all his stores of lightning lie, Till vengeance darts them down. 4 His nostrils breathe out fiery streams, And from his awful tongue A sovereign voice divides the flames. And thunder roars along. 4 Think, Q my soul, the dreadful day When this incensed God Shall rend the sky, and burn the sea, And fling his wrath abroad. 5 What shall the wretch, the sinner do ? He once defied the Lord ! But he shall dread the thunder now. And sink beneath his word. -3 Tempests of angry fire shall roll To blast the rebel worm, And beat upon his naked sou! In one eternal storm. HYMN S3. C. M. A funeral thought. HARK ! from the tombs a doleful sour;'. My ears attend the cry ; " Ye living men, come view the ground " Where you must shortly lie. 2 « Princes, this clay must be your bed, " In spite of all your towers ; " The tall, the wise, the reverend hea<3, " Must lie as low as ours." 3 Great God ! is this our certain doom? And are we still secure ? * Made in a great suddens* orm of tfmnfler, August 20X4G9 BOOK n. HYMN 64. 65. 133 Still walking downward to our tomb, And yet prepare no more ! -1 Grant lis the power of quickening grace.. To fit our souls to fly ; Then when we drop this dying flesh, We'll rise above the$l HYMN 61. L. M. the ^lory and defence »f JBio'n APPY the church, thou sacred place. The seat of thy Creator's grace ; Thine holy courts are his abode, Thou earthly palace of oar God. 2 Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates A 67. BOOK I 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come,. And storms of sorrow fall ; May I but safely reach my home. My God, my heaven, my all : 2 There shall I bathe my weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of -trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. HYMN 66. G. M. A prospect of heaven makes death easy - THERE is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign ; Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides. And never withering flowers ; Death, like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand drestin living green : So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan rolled between. 1 But timorous mortals start and^hriuk. To cross this narrow sea ; I Ard linger, shivering on the brink, And fear to launch away. 5 0 ! tould we make our doubts remove.. These gloomy doubts that rise, And^se* the Canaan that we love Wrilhunbeclouded eyes: 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, iSot Jordan's streams, nor deaths cold flood.. Should fright us f..-m the shore. HYMNG7. CM, CxbJ^s eternal dominion. GREA^'God f how infmitc art thou : What worthless worms are we !• JiOOK IT. HYMN* 78. I3B Let the whole race of creatures bow. And pay their praise to thee. J Thy tli rone eternal ages stood }'ac seas or stars were made : Thou- art the ever living God, Were ail the nations dead. Nature and time quite naked To thine immense survey. m the formation of the skj To the great burning day. Eternity, with all its years, Stands present in thy view : To thee there's nothing old appears: Great God ! there's nothing new. Our lives through various scenes arc drawn And vexed with trifling cares, "While thine eternal thought moves on Thine undisturbed affairs. G reat God ! how infinite art thou ! What worthless worms are we ! Let the whole race of creatures bow. And pay their praise to thee. HYMN 63. C. M. The humble worship of heaven. tjl ATHEP, I long, I faint to see The place of thine abode ; Pd leave thy earthly courts and flee Up to thy seat, my God .' Here I behold ihy distant face, And 'tis a pleasing sight ; But to abide in thine embrace Is infinite delight. I'd part with all the joys of sense, To gaze upon thy throne ; Pleasure springs fresh for ever thence. Unspeakable, unknown. [There all the heavenly hosts arc ?een. In shining ranks they move, v isr svxiffler e& book il And drink immortal vigour in, With wonder and with love. 5 Then at thy feet with awful fear The adoring armies fall; With joy they shrink to nothing there. Before the eternal all. 6 There T would vie with ali the host In duty ynd in bliss ; While less than nothing I could boast. And vanity confess.] 7 The more thy glories strike mine eyes. The humbler I shall lie ; Thus while I sink, my joys shall rise Unmeasurably high. HYMN 69. CM. The faithfulness of Got) in his promises. EGIN, my tongue, some heavenly them?, And speak some boundless thing, The mighty works, or mightier name Of our eternal King. Tell of his wondrous faithfulness, And sound his power abroad ; »-ing the sweet promise of his grace. And the performing God. Proclaim, "Salvation irom the Lord " For wretched dying men ;" His hand has writ the sacred word With an immortal pen. Engraved as in eternal brass- The mighty promise shines ? Nor can the powers of darkness rase Those everlasting lines.] He that can dash whole worlds to death, And make them when he please ; He speaks, and that almighty breath Fulfils his great decrees, His very word of grace is strong, As that which built the.skies ; The voice that rolls the stars alon^ Speaks all the promises, book: ir. KHUH 70. 137 7 He said "let the wide heaven be spread," And heaven n hed ibeoad ; "Abraro, I'll be fchj God,;' he said, And he was Abram's God., S O might I hear thy heavenly tongue ,u thou art mini Those gentle words should raise my song To notes almost divine. 9 How would my leaping heart rejoice And think mj 1 trust an all-creating voice, And fait! no more. HYMN 70. L. M. < ' leminidn ovfer the ses\. Psalni evii. 23, &c GOD of the seas, thy thundering voice "Makes all the roaring waves rejoice ! And one soft word of thy command Can sink them silent in the sand. 2 If but a Moses wave thy rod, The sea divides and owns its God ; The stormy floods their Maker knew. And let his chosen armies through. 3 The scaly flocks amidst the sea, To thee, their Lord, a tribute pay ; The meanest fish that swims the flood Leaps up, and means a praise to God. 4 [The larger monsters of the deep, On thy commands attendance keep, By thy permission sport and play, And cleave along their foaming way. 5 If God his voice of tempest rears, Leviathan lies still, and fears ; Anon he lifts his nostrils high, And spouts the ocean to the sky.] 6 How is thy glorious power adored, Amidst those watery nations, Lord ! Yet the bold men that trace the seas, Bold men ! refuse their Maker's praise. T What scenes of miracles they see. And never tune a song to thee ! 133 HYMN 71. BODK H While on the flood they safely ride, They curse the hand that smooths the tide. 8 Anon they plunge in watery graves, And some drink death among the waves : Yet the surviving crew blaspheme Nor own the God that rescued them.] 0 O for some signal of thine hand, Shake all the seas, Lord, shake the land ; Great Judge descend, lest men deny That there's a God that rules the sky. Froni thai 70th to the 108th Hymn, I hop© the -reader will forgive the neglect of rhyme in the first and third lines of J he stanzas. HYMN 71. CM. Praise to God from all creatures. THE glories of my Maker, God, My joyful voice shall sing, And call the nations to adore Their former and their King. 2 'Twas his right hand that shaped our clay. And wrought this human frame ; But from his own immediate breath Our nobler spirits came. $ We bring our mortal powers to God, And worship with our tongues : We claim some kindred with the skies? And join the angelic songs. 4 Let grovelling beasts of every shape, And fowls of every wing, And rocks, and trees, and (ires, and seas. Their various tribute bring. 5 Ye planets, to his honour shine, And wheels of nature roll ; Praise him in your unwearied course Around the steady pole. (> The brightness of our Maker's name The wide creation fills ; And his unbounded grandeur flies Rcyond the heavenly hills. ROOK If. HYBEN 72, 73. 139 ~~ HYMN 7*. CM. The Lord's day ; or, the resurrection of Christ. BLESS'D morning, whose young dawning Beheld our rising God ; ' (ra) s That saw him triumph o'er the dusl. And leave hie Jark abode ! 2 In the cold prison of a tomb The dear Redeemer lay, Till the revolving skies had brough; The third, the appointed day. 3 Hell and the grave unite their force To hold our God in vain ; The sleeping Conqueror arose, And burst their feeble chain. 1 To thy great name, almighty Lord These sacred hours we pay, And loud hosannas shall proclaim The triumph of the day. j [Salvation and immortal praise To our victorious King;. Lot heaven, and earthy and rocl^, and sea? "With glad hosaraiasring.] HYMN 73. CM. Doubts scattered ; or, spiritual joy restored. 'fJTENC'E from my soul, sad thoughts be gone, And leave me to my joys ; My tongue shall tiiumph in my God, And make a joyful noise. Darkness and doubts had veiled my mind. And drowned my head in tears, Till sovereign grace, with shining rajs^r * Dispelled my gloomy fears. 0 what immortal joys I felt, And raptures all divine, When Jesus told me T was hrs, And my Beloved mine \ In vain the tempter frights my soul, And breaks my peace in vain ; One glimpse, dear Saviour, ot I fry faau. Rgri vc5 my joys again. 140 HYMN 74, 75. BOOK U, HYMN 74. S. M. Repentance from a sense of divine goodness ; or, a com- plaint of ingratitude. IS this the kind return, And these the thanks we owe, Thus to abuse eternal love, Whence all our blessings flow? .2 To what a stubborn frame Has sin reduced our mind ! What strange rebellious wretches we-. And God as strangely kind ! 3 [On us he bids the sun Shed his reviving rays ; For us the skies their circles run To lengthen out our days. I The brutes obey their God ! And bow their necks to men, But we more base, more brutish things. Reject his easy reign.] 5 Turn, turn us, mighty God ! And mould our souls afresh ! Break, sovereign grace, these hearts of stone. And give us hearts of flesh. >8 Let past ingratitude Provoke our weeping eyes, And hourly, as new mercies fall;. Let hourly thanks arise. HYMN 75. CM. Spiritual and eternal joy ; or, the beatific sight of Chris}; FROM thee, my God, my joy shall rise.. And run eternal rounds, Beyond the limits of the skies* And all created bounds. :2 The holy triumphs of my soul. Shall death itself out-brave : JLea'-e dull mortality behind, A d fly beyond the grave. 3 There where my blessed Jesus reigns, Fn heaven's unmeasured space," BOOK II. HTTUffN 76. 1*1 I'll spend a long eternity In pleasure and in praise. Millions of years my wandering ey6S Shall o'er thy beauties rove, And endless ages I'll adore The glories of ihv love. [Sweet Jesus ! every smile of thine Shall fresh endearments bring ; And thousand tastes of new delight From all thy graecs spring. Haste, my beloved, fetch my soul Up to thy blessed abode ! Fly, for my spirit longs to sec My Saviour and my God.] HYMN 76. C. M. The resurrection and ascension of Christ; OSANNA to the Prince of light. That clothed himself in clay ; Entered the iron gates of death, And tore the bars away. 2 Death is no more the king of dread. Since our Immanuel rose; lie took the tyrant's sting away, And spoiled our hellish foes. •3 See how the conqueror mounts aloik. And to his Father flies, With scars of honour in his flesh,. And triumph in his eyes. 4 There our exalted Saviour reigns. And scatters blessings down : Our Jesus tills the middle seat Of the celestial throne. 5 [Raise your devotion, mortal tongues*. To reach his blessed abode : Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God. 6 Bright angels, strike your loudest 5t«pg£' Your sweetest voice? rajsc.. 142 _ HffMN 77, 7B. BOOK li Let heaven and all created things Sound our Immanuel's praise.] HYMN 77. L.M. The christian warfare. J T AND up, my soul, shake off thy feail And gird the gospel armour on ; March to the gates of endless joy, Where thy great captain Saviour's gonciSj 5J Hell and thy sins resist thy course, But hell and sin are vanquished foes J Thy Jesus nailed them to the cross, And sung the triumph when he rose.] 3 What though the prince of darkness rage • And waste the fury of his spite, Eternal chains confine him down To fiery deeps and endless night. 4 What though thine inward lusts rebel ;> 'Tis but a struggling gasp for life ; The weapons of victorious grace Shall slay thy sins, and end the strife,; & Then let my soul march boldly on, Press forward to the heavenly gate ; There peace and joy eternal reign, And glittering robes for conquerors wait ..■>■ 8 There shall I wear a starry crown,- And triumph in almighty grace : While ail the armies of the skies Join in my glorious leader's praise HYMN 73. C. M. Redemption by Christ. WHEN the first parents of our rac< Rebelled and lost their God.,- And the infection of their sin Had tainted all their blood ;' 5 Infinite pity touched the heart Of the eternal Son ; Descending from the heavenly coiu-t - He Iqft his Father's throne- ftooK ii. ann«N t*. 143 3 Aside the Prince of Glory threw His most divine army, And wrapped his Godhead in a veil Of our inferior clay. 1 His living power and dying love, Redeemed unhappy man, And raised the ruins of our race To life and God again. 5 To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soul We joyfully resign; Blessed Jesus, take us for thy own, For we are doubly thine. 6 Thine honour shall for ever be The business of our days ; For ever shall our thankful tongues Speak thy deserved praise. HYMN 79. C. M. Praise to tbe Redeemer. J LUNGED in a gulf of dark despair. We wretched sinners lay, Without one cheerful beam of hope, Or spark of glimmering day. With pitying eyes the Prince bfgra.ee Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and (O amazing love !) He ran to our relief. Down from the shining seats above With joyful haste he iled, Entered the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. lie spoiled the powers of darkness thufj And broke our iron chains ; Jesus has freed our captive souls From everlasting pains. [In vain the baffled prince of hell His cursed project tries ; We that were doomed his endless slaves. Are raised above the skies.] 0 ! for this love let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break, 144 HVmiS BO^ EOOK li And all harmonious human tongues Their Saviour's praises speak. 7 [Yes, we will praise thee, dearest Lord^ Our souls are all on flame ; Hosanna round the spacious earth To thine adored name. 8 Angels ! assist our mighty joys, Strike all your harps of gold ; But when you raise your highest note His love can ne'er be told.] HYMN 80. S. M. God's awful power and goodness. H ! the almighty Lord ! How matchless is his power ! Tremble, 0 earth, beneath his word,. While all the heavens adore. 2 Let proud imperious kings Bow low before his throne ! Crouch to his feet, ye haughty things^ Or he shall tread you down. Above the skies he reigns, And with amazing blows He deals insufferable pains On his rebellious foes. 4 Yet, everlasting God ! We love to speak thy praise s Thy sceptre's equal as thy rod, The sceptre of thy grace. 5 The arms of mighty love Defend our Zion well, And heavenly mercy walls us round From Babylon and helL 6 Salvation to the King That sits enthroned above ; Thus we adore the God of might, And bless the God of love. lr>ooK it. hysun ei. ea. 145 HYMN ;>i. C. Oar sin the oatu ' fs death. A ND now the stales have lefl mine eye?, y% Now I b ee : O, the cursed dee »nc ! What murderous things they be, B Were those the traitors, dearest Lord, That thy fair body tore f. Mobsters, that stained those heavenly h: With floods of purple gore. B Was it for crimes tba4 f had done My dearest Lord was slain, When justice seized God's only Son, And put his soul to pain ( 1 Forgive my guilt, O Prince of Peace, I'll wound my God no more • Hence from my heart ye sins begone, For Jesus I adore. 3 Furnish me, Lord, with heavenly arm?', From grace's magazine, And I'll proclaim eternal war With every darling sin. HYMN 8 2. C. M. Redemption and protection from spiritual enemies. ARISE, my soul, my joyful powers, And triumph in my God ; Awake my voice, and loud proclaim His glorious grace abroad. 2 He raised me from the depths of sin, The gates of gaping hell, And fixed my standing more secure Than 'twas before I fell. 3 The arms of everlasting love Beneath my soul he placed. And on the rock of ages set My slippery footsteps fast. 4 The city of my blest abode Is walled around with grace: Salvation for a bulwark stands To shield the sacred place, £46 %ZYMN 83.B*. .BOOK 1 5 Satan may vent his sharpest spite. And all his legions roar; Almighty mercy guards my life, And bounds his raging power. G Arise, my soul, awake my voice, And tunes of pleasure sing, Loud hallelujahs shall address My Saviour and my King. HYMN 83. C. M. The passion and exaltation of Chri-t. THUS saith the Ruler of the skies, "Awake my dreadful sword : " Awake my wrath, and smite the man, " My fellow,*' Faith the Lord. 3 Vengeance received the dread command' And armed, down she flies ; Jesus submits to his Father's hand, And brws his head, and dies. v> But O, the wisdom and the grace That join with vengeance now : He dies to save our guilty race, And yet he rises too. '4 A person so divine was he, Who yielded to be slain, That he could give his soul away, And take his life again. 3 Live, glorious Lord ! and reign on high . Let every nation sing, And angels sound with endless joy The Saviour and the King. HYMN S4. S. M. The same. COME, all harmonious tongues, Your noblest music bring, 'Tis Christ the everlasting God, And Christ the man we sing. 2 Tell how he took our flesh, To take away our guilt ; Sing the dear drops of sacred blood That hellish monsters. spilt BOOK If, HYJMN" 05. 1*7 3 [Alas ! the crnel spear Went deep into his side, And the rich flood of purple gore Their murderous weapons dyed. 4 The wares of swelling grief Did o'er his bosom roll, tad mountains of almighty w Lay heavy on his soul.] 5 Down to the shades of death He bowed his awful bead ; Yet he arose to live and reign When death itself is dead. iNo more the bloody spear. The cross and nails no mo.*e : For hell itsef shakes at his name. And all the heavens adore. There the Redeemer sits, High on the Fathers throne ; The Father lays his vengeance by.. And smiles upon his Son. 3 There his full glories shine With uncreated rays, And bless his saints' and angels1 ej To everlasting days. IiYMN*C5. C M. SufEckr.cy of pardon; ^irY does your lace, ye humble so I f V Those mournful colours wear ! What doubts are. these that wa:te your faith And nourish your despair ? What though your numerous sins exceed The stars that tiil the skies, And, aiming at the eternal throne, Like pointed mountains rue ' What though your mighty guilt beyond The wide creation swell, And hath its enrsed foundation laid LcfWTB the deep of hell .' 148 HYMN 8& 87. _ BO OK I 4 See here an endless ocean flows Of never- failing grace ; Behold a dying Saviour's veins The sacred flood increase. •5 It rises high and drowns the hills — Has neither shores nor bound : Nor if we search to find our sins, Our sins can ne'er be found. Those soft, those blessed feet of his. That once rude iron tore, High on a throne of light they stand. And all the saints adore. > His head, the dear majestic head That cruel thorns did wound, See what immortal glories shine, And circle it around !] This is the man, the exalted man. Whom we unseen adore ; But when our eyes behold his face. Our hearts shall love him more. [Lord, how our souls are all on fire To see thy blessed abode ; Our tongues rejoice in tunes of praise To our incarnate God ! And while our faith enjoys this sight We long to leave our clay ; \nd wish thy fiery chariots, Lord. To fetch our souls away.] 152 . HYMM" ©2, 93. BOOK l| HYMN 92. C. M. The church saved, and her enemies disappointed. Composed the 5 th of November, 1694. SHOUT to the Lord, and let our joys 'Through the whole nation run ; Ye christian skies, resound the noise Beyond the rising sun. 2 Thee, mighty God ! our souls admire ; Thee our glad voices sing; And join with the celestial choir To praise the eternal King. .$ Thy power the whole creation rule And on the starry skies Sits smiling at the weak designs Thine envious foes devise. 4 Thy scorn derides their feeble rage, And with an awful frown Flings vast confusion on their plots, And shakes their Babel down. 5 [Their secret fires in caverns lay, And we the sacrifice : But gloomy caverns strove in vain To escape aU-searchrng eyes. 6 Their dark designs were all revealed. Their treasons all betrayed ; Praise to the Lord that broke the snare Their cursed hands had laid.] 7 In vain the busy sons of hell Still new rebellions try, Their souls shall pine with envious rage And vex away and die. 3 Almighty grace defends our land From their malicious power ; Let christians with united songs Almighty grace adore. HYMN 93. S. M. God all, and in all. Psalm lxxiii. 25 MY God, my life, my love, To thcc,tothcc I call 5 r,OOK If. HYMN 64. 153 I cannot live if thou remove, For thou art all in all. J Thy shining grace can cheer This dungeon where I dwell ; 'Tis Paradise when thou art here. It* thou depart 'tis hell. 3 [The smilings of thy face, How amiable they are ! 'Tis heaven to rest in thine embrace And no where else but there. 1 To thee, and thee alone The angels owe their bliss : They sit around thy gracious throne. And dwell where Jesus is.] :> [Not all the harps above Can make a heavenly place, If God his residence remove, Or but conceal his face.] 6 Nor earth, nor all the sky Can one delight afford. No, not a drop of real joy, Without thy presence, Lord. 7 Thou art the sea of love, Where all my pleasures roll : The circle where my passions move. And centre of my soul i To thee my spirits dy, With infinite desire; And yet how far from thee I lie ! Dear Jesus raise me higher.] HYMN 94. C. M. GoJ my only happiness. Psalm lxsiii, 25. Vj" Y God, my portion and my love, My everlasting all, I've none but thee in heaven above Or on this earthly ball. 2 [What empty things are all the skies, And this inferior clod ! .154, HYMN 95. BOOKJL There's nothing here deserves my joys, There's nothing like my God. 3 In vain the bright, the burning sun, Scatters his feeble light ; 'Tis thy sweet beams create my noon : If thou withdraw 'tis night. 4 And whilst upon my restless bed, Amongst the shades I roll, If my Redeemer show his head, 'Tis morning with my soul.] 5 To thee we owe our wealth and friends.; And health and safe abode : Thanks to thy name, for meaner things*. But they are not my God. 6 How vain a toy is glittering wealth. If once compared to thee ? Or what's my safety or my health, Or all my friends to me? 7 Were I possessor of the earth, , And call the stars my own ; Without thy graces and thyself, I were a wretch undone. •$> Let others stretch their arms like seas. And grasp in all the shore : Grant me the visits of thy face, i And I desire no more. HYMN 95. C. M. Look on him whom they pierced, and mourn. INFINITE grief! amazing wo! Behold my bleeding Lord! Hell and the Jews conspire his death. And used the Roman sword. 2 O, ttic sharp pangs of smarting pain My dear Redeemer bore! When knotty whips and ragged thorns His sacred body tore! 1 But knotty wips and ragged thorns In vain do I accuse: frOOKH. HYMN $6. _ 156 In vain I blame the Roman bands, And the more spiteful Jews. J "Twere you, my sins, my cruel sins, His chief tormentors were ; Each of my crimes became a nail, And unbelief the spear. o 'Twere you that pulled the vengeance down Upon his guiltless head : Break, break, my heart! 0 burst my eyes', And let my sorrows bleed. 3 Strike, mighty grace, my flinty soul, Till melting waters flow, And deep repentance drown mine eyes. In undissembled wo. HYMN 9G. C. M. Distinguishing love ; or, angels punished and men saved OWN headlong from their native skies The rebel angels fell, And thunder-bolts of flaming wrath Pursued them deep to hell. J Down from the top of earthly bl Rebellious man was hurled : And Jesus stooped beneath the grave To reach a sinking world. J O love of infinite degree! Immeasurable grace! Must heaven's eternal darling die To save a traitorous race ? 1 Must angels sink for ever down, And burn in quenchless lire, 1\ liile God forsakes his shining throne To raise us wretches higher ? 5 O for this love let earth and skies With hallelujahs ring, And the full choir of human tongues All hallelujahs sirrg.- 156 HYMN 97, 98. BOOK II. HYMN 97. L. M. The same. ROM heaven the sinning angels fell, And wrath and darkness chained them But man, vile man, forsook his bliss, [down: And mercy lifts him to a crown. 2 Amazing work of sovereign grace, That could distinguish rebels so ! Our guilty treasons called aloud For everlasting fetters too. 3 To thee, to the0, almighty love, Our souls, ourselves, our all we pay ; Millions of tongues^shall sound thy praise On the bright hills of heavenly day. HYMN 98. C. M. Hardness of heart complained of. /W Y heart, how dreadful hard it is! JjrJP How heavy here it lies! Heavy and cold within my breast. Just like a rock of ice! 2 Sin, like a raging tyrant sits Upon this flinty throne, And every grace lies buried deep Beneath this heart of stone. 3 How seldom do I rise to God, Or taste the joys above ! This mountain presses down my faitlj, And chills my flaming love. .. 4 ^V hen smiling mercy courts my soul, With all its heavenly charms, This stubborn, this relentless thing, Would thrust it from my arms. % Against the thunders of thy word Rebellious I have stood : My heart it shakes not at the wrath And terrors of a God. 6 Dear Saviour, steep this rock of mjn'c:; Jn thine own crimson seal BOOK H- HYMN 99. 100. 157 None but a bath of blood divine Can melt the flint away. HYMN 99. C. M. The book of (id's decrees. LET the whole race of creatures lie Abased before their (iod : Whate'er his sovereign voice hath lorn He governs with a nod. 2 Ten thousard ages ere the skies Were into motion brought, All the long yenrs and worlds to corn- Stood present at his thought. 3 There's not a sparrow or a worm But* s found in his decrees : He raises monarchs to their thrones And sinks them as he please.] 4 If light attends the course I run, 'Tis he provides those rays ; And 'tis his hand that hides my sun. If darkness cloud my days. f Yet 1 would not be much concerned, Nor vainly long to see The volume of his deep decrees, What months are writ for me. «> "When he reveals the book of life, 0 may I read my name Amongst the chosen of his love, The followers of the Lamb. HYMN 100. L. M, The presence of Christ is the life of my rou!. eOW full of anguish is the thought, How it distracts and tears my heart. If God at last, my sovereign Judge, ■Should frown, and bid my soul " Depart" Lord when I quit this earthly stage, Where shall I fly but to thy breast ? For I have sought no other home : For I have learned no other rest. 2 o S58 HITMIfr 101. . _5 3 f cannot live contented here Without some glimpses of thy face ; And heaven without thy presence there.. Would be a dark and tiresome place. 4 When earthly cares engross the day, And hold my thoughts aside from thccr The sinning hours of cheerful light Are long and tedious years to me. 5 And if no evening visit's paid Between my Saviour and my soul, How dull the night, how sad the shade ; How mournfully the minutes roll ! 0 This flesh of mine might Ir'arn as soon T© live, yet part with all my blood ; To breathe, when vital air is gone, Or thrive and grow without my food. 7 [Christ is my light, my life, my care. My blessed hope, my heavenly ppize Dearer than all my passions are, My limbs, my bowels, or my eyes. 8 The strings that twine about my heart. Tortures and racks may tear them pfF; But they can never, never part With their dear hold of Christ my love : 9 My God ! and can an humble child, That loves thee with a ilame so high, Be ever from thy face exiled Without the pity of thine eye ? J 0 Impossible ! — For thine own hands Have tied my heart so fast to thee, And in thy hook the promise stands, That where thou art, thy friends must be HYMN 101. CM. The world's three chief temptation?. JHEN in the light of faith divine Wc look c.;: things below, Honour, and gold, and serWaljoy, How vain aad datjgerous too.* UOOK II HYMN 102. 159 Honours a pulfof noisy breath: Yet men expose their blood, And venture everlasting death To gain that air) good. Whilst others starve the nobler mi And feed on shining dust, They rob the serpent of his food, To indulge a sordid lust. The pleasures that allure our sense Are dangerous snares to =o*d- ! There's but a drop of flattering scree i And dashed with bitter bowls. God is my all-sufficient good, My portion and my choice ; In him my vast desires are filled, And all my powers rejoice. In vain the world accosts my ear, And tempts my heart anew ; I cannot buy your bliss so dear, Nor part wiih heaven for you. HYMNlOi. L..M. A hpppy resurrection. "O, I'll repine at death no more, But with a cheerful gasp resign. To the cold dungeon of the grave, These dying, withering limbs of miiu J Let worms devour my wasting flesh, And crumble all my bones to dust ; My God shall raise my frame anew At the revival of the just. -i Break sacred morning through the skies ing that delightful, dreadful day; Cut short the hours, dear Lord, and come Thy lingering wheels how long they stay ! 1 Our weary spirits faint to see The light of thy returning face, \nd hear the language of those lips, *'• I en God hath shed his richest grace 160 HYMN 103, 104. BOOK I [Haste then upon the wings of love, Rouse all the pious sleeping clay, That we may join in heavenly joys, And sing the triumph of the day.] HYMN 103. CM. Christ's commission. John iii. 16, 17. i OME, happy souls, approach your God J With new melodious songs, Come render to almighty grace The tribute of your tongues. So strange, so boundless was the love That pitied dying men. The Father sent his equal Son To give them life again. Thy hands, dear Jesus, were not armed With a revenging rod \ lNo hard commission to perform The vengeance of a God. But all was mercy, all was mild, And wrath forsook the throne. When Christ on the kind errand came, And brought salvation down. Here, sinners, you may heal your wound- „. And wipe your sorrows dry ; Trust in the mighty Saviour's name, And you shall never die. See, dearest Lord, our willing souls Accept thine offered grace ; We bless the great Redeemer's love, And give the Father praise. HYMN 104. S. M. A1SE your triumphant songs To an immortal tune ; Let the wide earth resound the deed.- Celestial grace has done. Sing how eternal love Its chief beloved chose, And bid him raise our wretched race. From their abyss of woes. BOOK H. HYMN 105. ^ 161 3 His hand no thunder b< No terror clothes his brow, No bolts to drive our guilty soul- To fiercer flames below. 4 Twas mercy tilled the throne, And wrath Btood silent b) , When Christ was Bent with pardons down To rebels doomed to die. 5 Now sinners dry your tears, Let hopeless sorrow cease ; Bow to the sceptre of his lo\ i And take the offered peace. 6 Lord, we obey thj call ; We lay an humble claim To the salvation thou hast brought, And love and praise thy name. HYMN 105. C. M. K\epentance flowing from the patience of God, AND are we wretches yet alive ! And do we yet rebel ! "Tis boundless, His amazing love. That bears us up from hell ! . The burden of our weighty guilt "Would sink us down to flames, And threatening vengeance rolls above To crush our feeble frames. 3 Almighty goodness cries, * Forbear,'" And straight the thunder stays ; And dare we now provoke his wrath, And weary out his grace. 4 Lord, we have long abused thy love. Too long indulged our sin ; Our aching hearts e'en bleed to see What rebels we have been. 5 No more, ye lusts, shall ye command ; No more will we obey : Stretch out, O God, thy conquering hand. And drive thy foes away. 162 KYMH 106. 107. jBpSKJt " HYMN 106. CM." Repentance at the cross. jH, if my soul was formed for wo, How would I vent my sighs ! Repentance should like rivers flow From both my streaming eyes. 2 'Twas for my sins my dearest Lord Hung on the cursed tree, And groaned away a dying life, For thee, my soul, for thee. 0 0 how I hate those lusts of mine That crucified my God ; Those sins that pierced and nailed his flesh Fast to the fatal wood ! 4 Yes, my Redeemer, they shall die, My heart has so decreed ; Nor will I spare the guilty things That made my Saviour bleed. 5 Whilst with a melting broken heart My murdered Lord I view, I'll raise revenge against my sin?, And slay the murderers too. HYMN 107. CM. The everlasting absence of God intolerable HAT awful day will surely come, The appointed hour makes haste, When I must stand before my judge, And pass the solemn test. 2 Thou lovely chief of all my joys, Thou sovereign of my heart, How could 1 bear to hear thy voice Pronounce the sound " Depart. " 3 [The thunder of that dismal word Would so torment my ear, 'Twouldtear my soul asunder, Lord. With most tormenting fear.] 1 [What, to be banished from my life. And yet forbid to die ! To linger in eternal pain, Yet death for ever fly !J I noox ii. HYiwaa" 108. 163 O! wretched slate of deep despair. To see my God remove. And fix my doleful station wh I must not taste his love. Jesus ! 1 throw my arms around, And hang upon thy breast ; "Without a gracious smile from th My spirit cannot rest. 0 ! tell me that my worthies- D&m< Is graven on thy hand? ; Show me some promise in thy book. Where im salvation stand.-. 8 [Give me one kind assuring word. To sink my fears again ; And cheerfully my soul shall wait Her threescore vears and ten.] HYMN 103. C. M. Access to the throne of grace by a met /~<0ME let us lift our joyful vyes Up to the courts above, And smile to sec our Father there Upon a throne of love. 3 Once 'twas the seat of dreadful wrath And shot devouring flame : Our God appeared consuming fire, And Ve&ge&BCe was his name. > Rich were the drops of Jesus" blood - That calmed his frowning face. That sprinkled o'er the burning thro: And turned the wrath to- grace. • Now we may how before hi And venture near the Lord ; No fiery cherub guards his seat, Nor double-flamiBg sword. > -The peaceful gates of heavenly bliss Are opened by the Son : High let us raise our notes of praise And reach the almighty throne. ; To th.ee ten thousand thanks we brmcr Great Advocate on high •, 164 HYMN 109, 110. B60K IT. And glory to the eternal King That lays his fury by. HYMN 10; L. M. The darkness of providence. LORD, we adore thy vast designs, The obscure abyss of Providence ; Too deep to sound with mortal lines, Too dark to view with feeble sense. 2 Now thou arrayest thine awful face In angry frowns, without a smile : We, through the cloud, believe thy grace-, Secure of thy compassion still. 3 Through seas and storms of deep distress We sail by faith, and not by sight ; Faith guides us in the wilderness, Through all the briars, and the night. 4 Dear Father, if thy lifted rod Resolve to scourge us here below, Still we must lean upon our God, Thine arm shall bear us safely through, HYMN 110. S. M. Triumph over death in hope of the resurrectibi-.* A ND must this body die ? ■"*■ Tliis mortal frame decay ? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mouldering in the clay ? 2 Corruption, earth, and worms, Shall but refine this flesh, Till my triumphant spirit comc< To put it on afresh. 3 God, my Redeemer, lives, And often from the skies Looks down and watches all my dust; Till he shall bid it rise. 5 Arrayed in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine, And every shape, and every fact Look heavenly and divine. BOOK II HY1VIN 111, 112- 165 o These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love ; We would adore hi> grace below, And sing his power above. 6 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise With our immortal tongues. HYMN ill. CM. Thanksgiving for victury: or, God's dominion, and our de- liverance. ION rejoice, and Judah sing, The Lord assumes his throne; Let Christians own their heavenly Kin::. And make his .glories known. J The great, the wicked, and the proud. From their high seats are hurled ; Jehovah rides upon a cloud, And thunders through the world. •j He reigns upon the eternal hills, Distributes mortal crowns ; Empires are rixed beneath his smiles^. And totter at h is frowns. : Navies, that rule the ocean wide, Are vanquished by his breath ; And legions armed with power and pi id; Descend to watery death. 3 Let tyrants make no more pretence, To vex our happy land ; Jehovah's name is our defence^ Our buckler is his hand. >i {Long may the king our sovereign Jivjc- To rule us by his word : And all the honours he can give Be oiTeied to the Lord.] HYMN112. L.iU Angels ministering to Christ and to saju!..-. GREAT God, to what a glorious height Hast thou advanced thaLord thy S.on-1 166 HYMN 113. BSO& It* Angels, in all their robes of light, Are made the servants of his throne, 52 Before his feet their armies wait, And swift as flames of fire they move. To manage his affairs of state, In works of vengeance or of love. 3 His orders run through all their hosts. Legions descend at his command, To shield and guard the christian coasts. When foreign rage invades our land. 4 Now they are sent to guide our feet Up to the gates of thine abode, Through all the dangers that we meet. In travelling the heavenly road. 5 Lord, when I leave this mortal ground. y\nd thou glial t bid me rise and comey Send a beloved angel down Safe to conduct mv spirit home. HYMN 113, p.;M; The fame. r*F$HE majesty of Solomon, 1 How glorious to behold ! The servants waiting round his throm :, The ivory and the gold. 2 But, mighty God ! thy palace shine- With far superior beams : Thine angel guards are swift as winds Thy ministers are flames. 3 Soon as thine only Son had made His entrance on the earth, A shining army downward iled To celebrate his birth. 4 And when oppressed with pains and fe"ar On the coid ground he lies, Behold a heavenly form appears, To allay his agonies. -> Now to the hands of Christ our king; Are all their legions given ; They wait upon his saints, and bring lit? cho?cn beirs to heaven. BOOK H. KYMN 114 115. 167 6 Pleasure and praise run through their host, To see a sinner turn ; Then Satan has a captive \> And Christ a subject born. 7 But there's an hour of brighter jo; . When he his angels sends Obstinate rebels to destroy, And gather in his friends. S O ! could I say, without a doubt, There shall my soul be found : Then let the great archangel sh. And the last trumpet sound. HYMN ill. CM. Christ's death, victory, and dominie;?. iSING my Saviour's wondrous death j He conquered when he fell ; •• Tis finished," said his dying breath. And shook the gates of hell. I •• "Tis finished," our Immanuel cries, That dreadful work is done ; Hence shall his sovereign throne arise: His kingdom is begun. 3 His cross a sure foundation laid For glory and renown, When through the regions of the dead He passed to reach the crown, i Exalted at his Father's side Sits our victorious Lord ; To heaven and hcl! his hands divide The vengeance or reward. i The saints from his propitious eye Await their several crowns, And all the sons of darkness fly The terrors of his frowns. HYMN 11$. €; M. the avenger of his saints ; or, his kingdom Ban . IGH as the heavens above the ground Reigns the Creator, God ; Wide as the whole creation's bound Extends his awful rod. 168_ HYMN 116,117 BOOK \L 2 Let princes of exalted state To him ascribe their crown, Render their homage at his feet, And cast their glories down. 3 Know that his kingdom is supreme. Your lofty thoughts are vain ; He calls you gods, that awful name I But you must die like men. 4 Then let the sovereigns of the globe Not dare to vex the just ; He puts on vengeance like a robe, And treads the worms to dust. 5 Ye judges of the earth be wise, And think of heaven with fear ; The meanest saint that you despise Plas an avenger there. HYMN 116. C. M. Mercies and thanks. OW can I sink with such a prop As my eternal God, Who bears the earth's huge pillars up.v And spreads the heavens abroad? 2 How can I die while Jesus lives, Who rose and left the dead ? Pardon and grace my soul receive? From thine exalted head. 3 All that I am, and all I have, Shall be for ever thine ; Whate'er my duty bids me give, My cheerful hands resign. .1 Yet, if I might make some reserve And duty did not call, I love my God with zeal so great That I should give him all. HYMN 117. L.M. Living and dying with God present, CANNOT bear thine absence, Lord > My life expires if thou depart ; Be thou my heart, still near my God, And thou, my God, be near my heart- BOOK II. HYMN 118, 113. _ 169 1 was not born for earth or sin, Nor can I live on things so vile : Yet I will stay m\ Father's time, And hope and wait for heaven awhile. Then, dearest Lord, in thine embrace Let me resign my ileeting breath, And with a smile upon my face, lie important hour of death HYMN 118. L. M. The priesthood of Christ. LOOD has a voice to pierce the skit Revenge, the blood of Abel cries : But the dear stream when Christ was slain Speaks peace as loud from every vein. Pardon and peace from God on high : Behold he lays his vengeance by : And rebels that deserve his sword, Become the favourites of the Lord. To Jesus let our praises rise, Who gave his life a sacrifice ; Now he appears before his God, And for our pardon pleads his blood. HYMN 11 9. CM. The holy scriptures. LADEN with guilt and full of fears. I fly to thee, my Lord ; And not a glimpse of hope appears But in thy written word. The volume of my Father's grace Does all my grief assuage ; Here I behold my Saviour's face Almost in every page. This is the field where hidden lies The pearl of price unknown : That merchant is divinely wise Who makes the pearl his own. Here censecrated water flows To quench my thirst of sin ; 170 llYSVSN 120. BOOK Jr. Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, Nor danger dwells therein. ~> This is the Judge that ends the strife. Where wit and reason fail ; My guide to everlasting life Through all this gloomy veil. 3 0! may thy counsels, mighty God., My roving feet command : .Nor I forsake the happy road That leads to thy right hand. HYMN 120. S. iL The law and gospel joined in seripCmt f ■ ^HE Lord declares his will, JL And keeps the world in awe ; Amidst the smoke on Sinai's hill Breaks out his fiery law. 2 The Lord reveals his face, And smiling from above, Sends down the gospel of his grace, The epistles of his love. 3 These sacred words impart Our Maker's just commands ; The pity of his melting heart, And vengeance of his hands. 1 [Hence we awake our fear, We draw our comfort hence ; The arms of grace are treasured licit ^ And armour cf defence. 3 We learn Christ crucified, And here behold his blood ; All arts and knowledges beside Will do us little good.] ; We read the heavenly word, We take the offered grace, Obey the statutes of the Lord, And trust his promises. ' In vain shall Satan rage Against a book divine, BOOK II HYMN 3Ul.iaflk 172 Where wrath and lightning guard the page, "Where beams of mercy shine. HYMN 121. L. fti The law and »o?nel distinguished. rpiIE law commands and make? us know •■- What duties to our God we owe \ But lis the gospel must reveal "Where lies our strength to do his will. 2 The law discovers guilt and sin, And shows how vile our hearts have ho Only the gospel ran express Forgiving love and cleansing grace. J "What curses doth the law denounce Against the man that fails hut once, But in the gospel Christ appears, Pardoning the guilt of numerous years f soul, no more attempt to draw Thy life and comfort from the Jaw: Fly to the hope the gospel gives : The man that trusts the promise II HYMN \9f. L. M. Retirement and meditation. ~\ a" V God, permit me not to he .fy a A stranger to myself and thee ; Amidst a thousand thoughts I n Forgc^l of my highest love. Why should my passions mix with eai Apd thus debase my heavenr/ birth I V 'uv should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Saviour go ? Call me away from flesh and scn^ : One sovereign word can draw me the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. rth with all her scenes withdraw] noise and vanity begone ; In secret silence of the mind. Uv heaven ?nd there mv God l find 172 HYMN 123. 124. BO HYMN 123. L. M. The benefit of public ordinances. AWAY from every mortal care, Away from earth our souls retreat : We leave this worthless world afar, And wait and worship near thy (ect. .2 Lord, in the temple of thy grace We see thy feet, and we adore ; We gaze upon thy lovely face, And learn the wonders of thy power. > While here our various wants we mourn-, United groans ascend on high ; And prayer bears a quick return Of blessings in variety. ■1 [If Satan rage and sin grows strong, Here we receive some cheering word. We gird the gospel armour on, To tight the battles of the Lord. 5 Or if our spirit faints and dies, (Or conscience galled with inward stiqgsl Here doth the righteous Sun arise, With healing beams beneath his wings.] V) Father! my soul would still abide Within thy temple, near thy side ; But if my feet must hence depart, -Still keep thy dwelling in my heart. HYMN 124. CM. Moses, Aaron, and Joshua. TIS not the law often commands On Holy Sinai given, Or sent to men by Moses' hands.^ Can bring us safe to heaven. 2 Tis not the blood which Aaron Sp%- Nor smoke of sweetest smell, Can buy a pardon for our guilt, Or save our souls from hell. 3 Aaron, the priest, resigns his breath" At God's immediate will ; And in the desert yields to deatli Upon the appointed mil. BOOK II. HYMN 125. 126. 173 I And thus, on Jordan's yonder side The tribes of Israel stand, While Moses bowed his head and died, Short of the promised land. Israel rejoice, nowJothiid leads, He 11 bring your tribes to rest ; So far the Saviour's name exceeds The ruler and the priest. iiVMN 123. L. M. Faith and repentance ; unbelief" ur.J impeaii' LIFE and immortal joys are given, To souls that mourn the sins they've done, Children of wrath made heirs of heaven By faith in God's eternal Son. Wo to the wretch who never felt The inward pangs of pious grief, But adds to all his crying guilt, The stubborn sin of unbelief. The law condemns the rebel dead5 Under the wrath of God he lies ; lie seals the curse on his own head, And with a double vengeance dies. HYMN 126. C. M. God glorified in the gospel. PIIE Lord descending from above, Invites his children near : While power, and truth, and boundless love Display their glories here. Here, in thy gospel's wondrous fram<\ Fresh wisdom we pursue ; A thousand angels learn thy name, Beyond whate'er they knew. 3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines, Thy wonders here we trace : Wisdom through all the mystery shi;ies> And shines in Jesus' face. The law itshest obedience owes ur incarnate God Their seed is sprinkled with his blood . Their children set apart for God : His Spirit on their offspring shed, Like water poured upon the head. Let every saint with cheerful voice In this large covenant rejoice : Young children, in their early days,- Shall give the God of Abram praib< HYMN 123. C. M. Corrupt n&tnre from Adam, LESSED with the joys of ianoi Adam our father stood, Till he debased his soul to sense. And eat the unlawful food. Now we are born a sensual race. To sinful joys inclined ; Reason hath lost its native place. And flesh enslaves the mind. While flesh, and sense, and paSsion^JipigQs Sin is the swee'.est good ; We fancy music in our chains,. \ nd.so forget (he !oarl BOOK II. HYMN 129, 130. _ 173 1 Great God ! renew our ruined frame ; Our broken powers restore : Inspire us with a heavenly ilame, Ami flesh shall reign no more. 5 Eternal Spirit ! write thy law I "pon our inward pans, And let the second Adam draw I lis image in our hearts. HYMN 129. L. M. We walk by faith, not by sight. • ^TMS by the faith of joys to come -*- We walk through deserts dark as night - Till we arrive at heaven our home, Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 2 The want of sight she well supplies ; She makes the pearly gates appear ; Far into distant worlds she pries, And brings eternal glories near. 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through. While faith inspires a heavenly ray, Though lions roar, and tempests blow- And rocks and dangers till the way. 1 So Abram by divine command, Left his own house to walk with God ; liis faith beheld the promised land, And fifed his zeal along the road. HYMN 130. C. M. The new creation. TTEXD, while God's exalted Son Doth his own glories show ; " Behold, I sit upon my throne, " Creating all things new. " Nature and sin are passed away. " And the old Adam dies ; " My hands a new foundation lay : " Sec the new world arise ! " I'll be a sun of righteousness "To the new heavens I make : • None but the new-born heirs of grace • My glories shall partake." 176 EYMH 131. _JSooR i! 4 Mighty Redeemer! set me free From my old state of sin ; O make my soul alive to thee : Create new powers within. 5 Renew mine eyes, and form mine ears. And mould my heart afresh ; Give me new passions, joys and fears.. And turn the stone to flesh. 6 Far from the regions of the dead, From sin, ajid earth, and hell ; In the new world that grace hath made I would for ever dwell. HYMN 131. L. M. The excellency of the christian religion. ET everlasting glories crown Thy head, my Saviour and my Lord ; Thy hands have brought salvation down And writ the blessings in thy word. [What if we trace the globe around, And search from Britain to Japan, There shall he no religion found So just to God, so safe for man. In vain the trembling conscience seeks Some solid ground to rest upon ; With long despair the spirit breaks, Till we apply to Christ alone. How well thy blessed truths agree ! How wise and holy thy commands ! Thy promises, how firm they be ! How firm our hope and comfort stands ! [Not the feigned fields of heathenish bliss Could raise such pleasures in the mind : Nor doth the Turkish paradise Pretend to joys so well refined.] Should all the forms that men devise Assault thv faith with treacherous art, Fd call the n vanity and lies, And bind the gospel to my heart. H HYMN 132 133. 1*7 " HYMN 132. C. M. The offices of Christ. W bless the prpphet of the Lord, That conies with (ruth and Jesus, thy Spirit and thy word Shall lead us in thy ways. 2 We reverence our High-Priest above. Who offered up his blood, And lives to carry on his love, By pleading with our God. 1 We honour our exalted King ; How sweet are his commands ! He guards our souls from hell and sin By his almighty hands. i Hosanna to his glorious name, Who saves by different ways : His mercies lay a sovereign claim To our immortal praise. HYMK133.L. M. The operations of the holy spirit. V7\ TERNAL Spirit ! we confess _i And sing the wonders of thy grace ; Thy power conveys our blessings down From God the Father and the Son. 2 Enlightened by thine heavenly ray Our shades and darkness turn to day : Thine inward teachings make us know Our danger and our refuge too. .3 Thy power and glory works within, And breaks the chains of reigning sin ; Doth our imperious lusts subdue, And forms our wretched hearts anew. i The troubled conscience knows thy voice j Thy cheering words awake our joys ; Thy words allay the stormy wrind, And calm the surges of the mind. 178 H¥I«N 134? 135, 136. BOOK it1 T HYMN 134. C, M. Circumcision abolished* HE promise was divinely free ; Extensive was the grace ; I will the God of Abraham bo, " And of his numerous race." 2 He said, and with. a bloody seal Confirmed the word's he spoke ; Long did the sons of Abraham feel The sharp and painful yoke ; 3 Till God's own Son descending low, Gave his own flesh to bleed ; And Gentiles taste the blessings now, From the hard bondage freed. t The God of Abraham claims our praise ; His promises endure ; And Christ the Lord in gentler ways Makes the salvation sure. HYMN 135. L.M. Tyres and prophecies of Christ. OEHOLD the woman's promised seed ! Behold the great Messiah come ! Behold the prophets all agreed To give him the superior room. 2 Abraham the saint rejoiced of old When visions of the Lord he saw : Moses, the man of God, foretold This great fulfiller of his law. The types bore witness to his name, Obtained their chief design, and ceased ; The incense, and the bleeding lamb, The ark, the altar, and the priest. Predictions in abundance meet To join their blessings on his head : Jesus, we worship at thy feet, And nations own the promised seed. ' HYMN 136. L. M. Mhaclcs at the birth of Christ. rpHE King of glory sends his Son To make his entrance on this earth . UOOK II. HY1VZIJ 137, 133. I7S Behold the midnight bright as noon, And heavenly hosts declare his birth. 2 About the young Redeemer's head What wonders and what glories meet . An unknown star arose and led The eastern sages to his feet. 5 Simeon and Anna both conspire The infant Saviour to proclaim ; Inward they felt the sacred (ire, And blessed the babe, and owned his nanii 4 Let Jews and Greeks blaspheme aloud, And treat the holy child with scorn : Our souls adore the eternal Sod, Who condescended to be born. HYMN 137. L.M. Miracles in the life, death, r.nJ resurrection c.f Q\ ". "OEHOLD, the blind their sight receive ! Behold the dead awake and live ! The dumb speak wonders, and the lame Leap like thchait, and bless his name. Thus doth the eternal Spirit own And seal the mission of the Son ; The Father vindicates his cause, Whils he hangs bleeding on the cross. He dies ! the heavens in mourning stood ; He rises and appears a God ; Behold the Lord ascending high, No more to bleed, no mere to die. Hence and for ever from my hear I bid my doubts and fear.? depart. And to (hose hands my soul i h bear credentials so divine- HYMN 13C. L. M. The power of the gospel. PUIS is the word of truth and \o\ Sent to the nations from above - Jehovah here resolves to show What his almighty grace can do. This rr-medy did wisdom find, heal diseases of the mind ' 180 HYMH 139, 140. BOOK U This sovereign balm, whose virtues can Restore the ruined creature, man. 3 The gospel bids the dead revive ; Sinners obey the voice, and live ; Dry bones are raised, and clothed afresh, And hearts of stone are turned to flesh. 4 [Where Satan reigned in shades of night. The gospel strikes a heavenly light; Our lusts its wondrous power controls. And calms the rage of angry souls.] 5 [Lions and beasts of savage name Put on the nature of the lamb ; W hilst the wide world esteems it strange. Gaze, and admire, and hate the change.] 0 May but this grace my soul renew, Let sinners gaze, and hate me too ; The word that saves me does engage A sure defence from all their rage. HYMN 139. L. M. The example of Chri?t. ]Vjf;Y dear Redeemer and my Lordj '■"- 1 read my duty in thy word ; But in thy life the law appears Drawn out in living characters. 2 Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal,. Such deference to thy Father's will, Such love, and meekness so divine, I would transcribe, and make them mine. 3 Gold mountains and the midnight air Witnessed the fervour of thy prayer : The desert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and thy victory too. 4 Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of thy gracious image here ; Then God*, the Judge, shall own my nfome Amongst the followers of the Lamb.. HYMN 140. C. M. The examples of Christ and the saint? "1 IYE me the wings of faith., to rise, ' ~W Within the veil, and see, BOOK ". HYMN 141. 181 The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their glories be. Once they were moarning here below. And wet their couch with tears ; They wrestled hard, as we do now, With sins, and doubts, and fears. I ask thern, whence their victory came ' They with united breath Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph to his death. They marked the footsteps that he trod. (His zeal inspired their breath,) And following their incarnate God, Possess the promised rest. Our glorious leader claims our praise For his own pattern given, While the long clouds of witnesses Show the same path to heaven. HYMN 141. C. M. £ Faith assisted by sense ; or preaching, baptism, andllit Lord's supper. MY Saviour God, my Sovereign Prince Reigns far above the skies ; But brings his graces down to sense, And helps my faith to rise. My eyes and ears shall bless his name They read and hear his word ; My touch and taste shall do the same When they receive the Lord. Baptismal water is designed To seal his cleansing grace While at his feast of bread and wide He gives his saints a place. But not the waters of a flood Can make my flesh so cfean, As by his spirit and his blood He'll wash my sou) from sin. Not choicest meat?, or noblest wine,- So much my Jreart refresh, 2Q 182 gYimar ma, 143. book n. As when my faith goes through the signs, And feeds upon his flesh. 6 I ]ove the Lord, who stoops so low To give his word a seal : But the rich grace his hands bestow Exceeds the figures still. HYMN 142. S. M: Faith in Christ our sacrifice. TOT all the blood of beasts On Jewish altars slain, Could give the guilty conscience peace. Or wash away the stain. 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away : A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would jay her hand On that dear head of thine, While like a penitent I stand, And there confess my sin, 4 My soul looks back to see The burdens thou didst bear, When hanging on the cursed tree, . And hopes her guilt was there. .) Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice And sing his bleeding love. HYMN 143. C. M. Flesh and Spirit. WHAT different powers of grace and siu* Attend our mortal state ; 1 hate the thoughts that work within, And do the works I hate. 2 Now I complain, a\»d groan, and die,. While sin and Satan reign : Now raise my songs of triumph high. For grace prevails again. DQOK H. HYMN 244. 145.__ 183 I So darkness struggles with the light Till perfect day ai Water and fire maintain the fight Until the weaker dies. 1 Thus will the flesh and spirit strive. And vex and break mv peace ; But I shall quit this mortal life, And sin for ever e< liVMN 144. L. M. The effusion of the Spirit ; or, the success of the C GREAT was the day, the joy was great, When the divine disciples met ; Whilst on their heads the Spirit came. And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 2 What gifts, what miracles he gave, And power to kill, and power to save, Furnished their tongues with wondrour word- Instead of shields, and spears, and swords. 3 Thus armed, he sent the champions forth. From east to wrest, from south to north ; " Go, and assert your Saviour's cause : " Go, spread the m/stery of his cross/' I These weapons of the holy war, Of what almighty force they are. To make our stubborn passions bow, And lay the proudest rebel low ! ri Nations, the learned and the rude, A/e by these heavenly arms subdued: While Satan rages at his loss, And hates the doctrine of the cross. ?> Great King of grace, my heart subdue-: I would be led in triumph too, A willing captive to my Lord, And sing the victories of his word. HYMN U5.C. M. Sight through a glass, and face to fa^c. tLOVE the windows of thy grace Through which my Lord is seen. 184 HYMN 146, 147. BOOK Ii: And long to meet my Saviour's face Without a glass between. 2 O that the happy hour were come To change my faith to sight ! 1 shall behold my Lord at home In a diviner light. 3 Haste, my beloved, and remove These interposing days ; Then shall my passions all be love, And all my powers be praise. HYMN 146. L. M. The vanity of creatures ; or, no rest on earth 1%/JAN hath a soul of vast desires, Lv i. He burns within with restless fires ; Tost to and fro, his passions fly From vanity to vanity. 2 In vain on earth we hope to find Some solid good to fill the mind ; We try new pleasures, but we feel The inward thirst and torment still. > So when a raging fever burns We shift from side to side by turns ; And 'tis a poor relief we gain, To change the place, but keep the pain., 4 Great God, subdue this vicious thirst. This love to vanity and dust ; Cure the vile fever of the mind, And feed our souls with joys refined. HYMN 147. C. M. The creation of the world. Gen. i. '•"^TOW let a spacious world arise," JL^I Said the Creator Lord ; At once the obedient eartn and skies Rose at his sovereign word. I [Dark was the deep : the waters lay Confused, and drowned the land : He called the light ; the new-born da\ Attends on his command. B00KJ1L HYMW 148. 185 3 He bids the cloud> ascend on high : The clouds ascend, and bear A watery treasun '<> the sky, And float on softer air. 4 The liquid element below Was gathered by his hand ; The rolling seas together flow, And leave the solid laud. '» With herbs and plants, (a flowery birth; The naked globe he crowned, Ere there was rain to bless the earth. Or sun to warm the ground. 6 Then he adorned the upper skies : Behold the sun appears, The moon and stars in order rise, To make out months and years. 7 Out of the deep the almighty King Did vital beings frame. The painted fowls of every wins:. And fish of every name.] S He gave the lion and the worm At once their wondrous birth, And grazing beasts of various form. Rose from the teeming earth. 9 Adam was formed of equal clay, Though sovereign of the rest ; Designed for nobler ends than they. With God's own image blest. 10 Thus glorious in the Maker's eye The young creation stood ; He saw the building from on high, His word pronounced it good? U Lord, while the frame of natare stands, Thy praise shall fill my tongue ; But the new world of grace demands A more exalted song. HYMN 14 8. CM. m God reconciled in Christ EAREST of all the names above My Jesus and my God, 186 H^MST 149. BOOK If. Who can resist thy heavenly love. Or trifle with thy blood ? 2 'Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again ; 'Tis by thine interceding breath The Spirit dwells with men. 3 Till God in human flesh I see, My thoughts no comfort liod : The holy just and sacred Three Are terrors to my mind. 4 But if ImmanuePs face appear, My hope, my joy begins : His name forbids my slavish fear, His grace removes my sins. 5 While Jews on their own law rely. And Greeks of wisdom boast, I love the incarnate mystery, And there I fix my trust. HYMN 149. C. M. Honour to magistrates ; or, government from God. ETERNAL SovereigrTof thp sky, And Lord of all below, We mortals to thy majesty Our first obedieace owe. 2 Our souls adore thy throne supreme, And bless thy providence, For magistrates of meaner name, Our glory and defence. 5 The crowns of righteous princes shine With rays above the rest, Where laws and liberties combine To make the nation blessed. 4 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand. While virtue finds reward ; And sinners perish from the land By justice and the sword. 5 Let Cesar's due be ever paid To Cesar and his throne : » «i?2«Hr 150, 161. 187 But consciences :,.;, ,, cre ma(lc To bo th, 1 • .,,,,„.. HYMN 150. C. M. The deceitfulncss of sin. ^ IN bath a thousand treacherous arts O To practice on the mind ; With flattering looks she tempts our heart-. But leave- a sting behind. 2 With names of virtue she deceives The aged and the you: And while the heedless wtfetch believes. She make- his fetters strong. 3 She pleads tor all the joys she brings, And gives a fair pretence ; But cheats the soul of heavenly things. And chains it down to sense. 4 So on a tree divinely fair Grew the forbidden food ; Our mother took the poison there, And tainted all her blood. HYMN 151. L.]\I. Prophecy and inspiration. WAS by an order from the Lord, The ancient prophets spoke his word His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warm their hearts with heavenly fire. The works and wonders which they wrought Confirmed the messages they brought ; The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, To save the holy words from death. Great God ! mine eyes with pjeasure look On the dear volume of thy book; There my Redeemer's face I see, And read his name who died for me.- Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost and vanish in the wind : Here 1 can fix my hope secure ; This is thy word, and must endure*. 188 H1TIWST 152, A&3- ^t^ Ti- HYMN152. CM. NOT to the terrors of the Lord, The tempest, fire, and smoke* Not to the thunder of that word Which God on Sinai spoke ; 2 But wc are come to Sion's hill, The city of our God, Where milder words declare his will, And spread his love abroad. 3 Behold the innumerable host, Of angels clothed in light ! Behold the spirits of the just, Whose faith is turned to sight ! 4 Behold the blessed assembly there, Whose names are writ in heaven ! And God, the judge of ail, declare Their vilest sins forgiven. 5 The saints on earth, and all the dead,- But one communion make ; All join in Christ, their living head,, And of his grace partake. 6 In such society as this My weary soul would rest : The man that dwells where Jesus is Must be for ever blest. HYMN 153. CM. The distemper, folly and madness of sin: SIN, like a venomous disease, Infects our vital blood : The only bal Jesufe our passover was slain, And has at once procured Freedom from Satan's heavy chain, And God*s avenging sword. HYMN 156. C. M. Presumption and despair ; or, Satan's various temptation. I HATE the tempter and his charms, I hate his flattering breath; The serpent takes a thousand forms To cheat our souls to death. 2 He feeds our hopes with airy dreams. Or kills with slavish fear ; And ho\ds us still in wide extremes. Presumption or despair. 3 Now he persuades, " How easy His " To wa\k the road to heaven," Anon he swells our sins, and cries, " They caanot be forgiven.' ' i [He bids young sinners " Yet forbear. '•* To think of God or death : K II. HYMN 157, 158. 191 11 For prayer and devotion arc u But melancholy breath.11 - J le telle the aged M the\ must die ; " And 'tis too late to pray ; 11 In vain for mercy now they cry, " For they have lo-t their day."] 6 Thus he supports his cruel throne By mischief and deceit, And drags the sons of Adam down To darkness and the pit. 7 Almighty God cut short his power. Let him in darkness dwell ; And that he vex the earth no more. Confine him down to hell. HYMN 157. C. M. The same. ^^[" OW Satan comes with dreadful roar i^l And threatens to destroy : He worries whom he can't devour With a malicious joy. 2 Ye sons of God, oppose his rage, Resist and hell be Where vice has held its empire long, 'Twill not endure the least control ; None hut a power divinely strong Can turn the current of the soul. 4 Great God! I own thy power divine, That works to change this heart of mine : I would be formed anew and bless The wonders of creating grace. HYMN 16 3. CM. Christian virtues ; or, the difficulty of conversion. 1 TRAIT is the way, the door is strait That leads to joys on high : 'Tis but a few that find the gate, While crowds mistake and die. 2 Beloved self must be denied, The mind and will renewed, Passion suppressed and patience tried, And vain desires subdued. 3 [Flesh is a dangerous foe to grace, Where it prevails and rules ; Flesh must be humbled, pride abased, Lest they destroy our souls. 1 The love of gold be banished hence. (That vile idolatry) And every member, every sense, In sweet subjection lie.] > The tongue, that most unruly power. Requires a strong restraint : 194_ HYMN 162, 163. BOOK II. We must be watchful every hour, And pray but never faint. 13 Lord, can a feeble helpless worm Fulfil a task so hard ? Thy grace must all my work perform, And give the free reward. HYMN 162. C. M. The meditation of heaven ; or the joy of faith "AM Y thoughts surmount these lower skies. L"-^- And look within the veil ; There springs of endless pleasure rise. The waters never fail. 2 There I behold with sweet delight The blessed Three in One ; And strong affections fix my sight On God's incarnate Son. 3 His promise stands for ever firm, His grace shall ne'er depart ; He binds my name upon his arm, And seals it on his heart. 4 Light are the pains that nature brings : How short our sorrows are, When with eternal future things, The present we compare ! 5 I would not be a stranger still To that celestial place, Where I for ever hope to dwell, Near my Redeemer's face. HYMN 163. CM. Complaint of desertion and temptations. DEAR Lord ! behold our sore distress., Our sins attempt to reign ; Stretch out thine arm of conquering grace. And let thy foes be slain. 2 [The lion with his dreadful roar Affrights thy feebie sheep : Reveal the glory of thy power, And chain him to the deep. BOOK II. HYTVTW 164, 165. 195 J Must wc indulge in long despair ? ; our petitions i Our mournings never reach thine car- Nor tears affect thine eje ?] ! If thou despite a toortal :^roan, Yet hear a Saviour's blood ; An advocate so near the throne Pleads and prevails with God. 5 He bought the Spirit's powerful swop. To. slay our deadly toes : Our sins shall die beneath thy word, And hell in vain oppose. 6 How boundless i* our Father's grace, In height, and depth, and length ! He made his Son our righteousness. His Spirit is our strength. HYMN 164. C. M. The end of the world. WHY should the earth delight us so Whv should we tix our eyes On these low grounds, where sorrows gro^i And every pleasure dies ! I While time his sharpest teeth prepares. Our comforts to devour, There is a land above the stars, And joys above his power. 3 Nature shall be dissolved and die, The sun must end his race, The earth and sea for ever fly Before my Saviours face. I When will that glorious morning rise Vv'hen the last trumpet sound, \nd call the nations to the skies, From underneath the ground ? HYMN 165. C. M. Unfruitfulness, ignorance, and unsanctiiied affqcU LONG have I sat beneath the sound Of thy salvation, Lord ; But still how weak my faith is found,- And knowledge of thy word ! 196 HYXMOT 166. BOOK If. :2 Oft I frequent thy holy place, And hear almost in vain ; How small a portion of thy grace My memory can retain ! 3 [My dear Almighty, and my God, How little art thou known By all the judgments of thy rod, And blessings of thy throne !] 1 [How cold and feeble is my love ! How negligent my fear ! How low my hope oi joys above ! How few affections there !] b Great God ! thy sovereign power impart, To give thy word success ; Write thy salvation in my heart, And make me learn thy grace. G [Show my forgetful feet the way That leads to joys on high ; There knowledge grows without decay. And love shall never die.] HYMN 166. C. M. The divine perfections. HOW shall I praise the eternal God, That infinite unknown ! Who can ascend his high abode, Or venture near his throne ! 2 [The great invisible ! he dwells Concealed in dazzling light ; But his all searching eye reveals The secrets of the night. 3 Those watchful eyes that never sle£p, Survey the world around ! His wisdom is a boundless deep, Where ail our thoughts are drowne3. 4 [Speak we of strength? his arm is strong. To save or to destroy ; Infinite years his life prolong, And endless is his joy.] BOOK II. HYMN 167. 197 5 [He knows no shadow of a change, Nor alters his decree! ; Finn as a rock his truth remains, To guard h\i promises.'] 6 [Sinners before his presence die : How hol\ is his name ! His anger and bis jealousy Burn like devouring tlame !] 7 Justice upon a dreadful throne Maintains the rights of God, While mercy sends her pardons down. Bought with a Saviour's blood. cl Now to m} soul, immortal King! Speak some forgiving word ; Then 'twill be double joy to sing The glories of mv Lord. HYMN" 167. L. H. The divine perfections. GREAT God ! thy glories shall employ My holy fear, my humble joy ; My lips in songs of honour bring Their tribute to the eternal King. 2 Earth and the stars, and worlds unknown. Depend precarious on his throne ; All nature hangs upon his word. And grace and glory own their Lord, i His sovereign power what mortal knows ! If he commands wiio dare oppose ? With strength he girds himself around,, And treads the rebels to the ground. 4 [Who shall pretend to teach him skill, Or guide the counsels of his will? His wisdom like a sea divine, Flows deep and high above our line.] i His name is holy, and his eye Burns writh immortal jealousy ; He hates the sons of pride, and shedc His liejv vengeance on their heads. 2 R 198 HYMN im. BOOK II <> [The beamings of his piercing sight Bring dark hypocrisy to light ; Death and destruction naked lie, And hell uncovered to his eye.] 7 [The eternal law before him stands ; His justice with impartial nanus Divides to all their due reward, Or by the sceptre, or the sword.] 8 [His mercy like a boundless sea, Washes our loads of guilt away ; While his own Son came down and died. To engage his justice on our side ] 9 Each of his words demands my faith ; My soul can rest on all he saith ; His truth inviolably keeps The largest promise of his lips.] 10 O, tell me with a gentle voice, " Thou art my God," and Til rejoice I Filled with thy love, I dare proclaim The brightest honours of thy name. HYMN 168. L. M. The same. JEHOVAH reigns, his throne is high, His robes are light and majesty ; His glory shines with beams *o bright, . No mortal can sustain the sight. 2 His terrors keep the world in awe ; His justice guards his holy law; His love reveals a smiling face, His truth and promise seal the grace. •3 Through all his works his wisdom shines. And baffles Satan's deep designs ; His power is sovereign to fulfil The noblest counsels of his will, 4 And will this glorious Lord descend To be my Father and my Friend ! Then let my songs with angels joia ; Heaven is secure, if God be mine. ROOK II SilTMN 169. 170. 199 HYMN 169. As the 148th Psalm. THE Lord Jehovah reig His throne is built on high; The garments he assumes Are light and majesty ; His glories shine With beams so bright, No mortal eye Can bear ;he sight. 2 The thunders of his hand Keep the wide world in awe ; His wrath and justice stand To guard his holy law ; And where his love Resolves to bless, His truth confirms And seals the grace. 3 Through all his ancient works Surprising wisdom shines, Confounds the power of hell, And breaks their cursed designs ; Strong is his arm, And shall fulhl His great decrees, His sovereign will. 4 And can this mighty King Of glory condescend ? And will he write his name, •• My Father and my Friend?'4 I love his name ! I love his word ! Join all my powers And praise the Lord. HYMN 170. L. M, God incomprehensible and sovereign f^AN creatures to perfection find ^ The eternal, uncreated mind ? Or can the largest stretch of thought Measure and search his nature out ? 200 HYMN 170. BOOK II. 6 Tis high as heaven, 'tis, deep as hell ; And what can mortals known or tell? His glory spreads beyond the sky, And all the shining worlds on high. 3 But man, vain man, would fain be wrise : Born like a wild young colt, he flies Through all the follies of the mind, And swells, and snuffs the empty wind. 4 God is a King, of power unknown ; Firm are the orders of his throne : If he resolve who dare oppose, Or ask him why, or what he does? 5 He wounds the heart, and he makes whole : He calms the tempest of the soul : When he shuts up in long despair, Who can remove the heavy bar? G He frowns, and darkness veils the moon. The fainting sun grows dim at noon : The pillars of heaven's starry roof Tremble and sfart at his reproof. 7 He gave the vaulted heaven its form, The crooked serpent and the worm ; He breaks the billows with his breath, And smites the sons of pride to death. 3 These are a portion of his ways ; But who shall dare describe his face 1 Who can endure his li*ht, or stand To hear the thunders of his hand ? END OF THE SECOND BOOK. HYMNS BOOK III. PREPARED FOR THE LORD'S SUPPER HYMN 1. L. M. The Lord'-" Supper instituted. 1. Cor. xi. 23, «tc TWAS on that dark, that doleful night, When powers of earth and hell arose Against the boo of Gods delight, And friends betrayed him to his foes, 2 Before the mournful scene began, He took the bread, and blessed and brake ; What love through all his actions ran ! What wondrous words of grace he spake ! " This is my bodv, broke for sin : " Receive and eat the living food ;" Then took the cup and blessed the wine: " 'Tis the new covenant in my blood.*' For us his rlefh with nails was torn, He bore the scourge, he felt the thorn : And justice poured upon his head Its heavy vengeance in our stead. For us his vital blood wa- spilt, To buy the pardon of our guilt ; When for black crimes of biggest size, He gave his soul a sacrifice. " Do this (he cried) till time shall end : " In memory of your dying friend ; •• .Meet at my table, and record t; The love of >our departed Lord." [Jesus ! thy feast we celebrate, VVe show thv death, we sing thv name, Till thou return, and we shall eat The marriage supper of the Lamb.] 302 HCTffN fl, 3. BOOK U,f. HYMN 2. S.M. Communion with Chnst, and with saints. 1 Cor x. 16, If. ESUS invites his saints To meet around his board ; Here pardoned rebels sit, and hold Communion with their Lord. 2 For food he gave his flesh-; He bids us drink his blood ; Amazing favour, matchless grace, Of our descending God ! 3 This holy bread and wine Maintains our fainting breath, By union with our living Lord, And interest in his death.] 4 Our heavenly Father calls Christ and his members one : We the young children of his love. And he the first-born Son. 5 We are but several parts Of the same broken bread ; One bod) hath it? several limbs. But Jesils is the head. 6 Let all our powers be joined, ' Hi? glorious name to rai?e : Pleasure and love fill every mind, And every voice be praise. HYMN 3. C. M. The new testament in the blood o< Christ ; or, the new cuv«, cnant sealed. ^fipHE promise of my Father's love J " Shall stand for e\ er aood :" He saio, ai c gave his soul to death. And sealed the grace with blood. % To this dear covenant of thy word I set my worthless name ; I seal the engagement to my Lord, And make my humble claim. 3 The light, and strength, and pardoning grace. And glory shall be mine : »00K H. HYMN 4. 203 My life and soul, my heart and flesh, And all v powers are thine. 4 I call that leg own Which Jesus did bequeath: Twas purchased with a dying groan, And ratilied in d< > Sweet rs the memory of his name Who blessed us in bis w II, And to hi* testament of love Made hi> own life the sc il. HYMN 4. CM. 'iving love ; or. o ir par !on bought at a dear price HOW condescending and how kind Was God's eternal Son ! Our misery reached his heavenly mind. And pitv brought him down. 9 [When justice, by our sins provoked. Drew forth his dreadful sword, He gave his soul up to the s'roke, Without a murmuring word. 5 He sunk beneath our heavy woes, To raise us to his throne : There's ne'er a gift his hand bestows But cost his heart a groan.] I This was compassion like a God> That when the Saviour knew The price of pardon was his biood, His pity ne'er withdrew. Now though he reigns exalted high. His love is still as great: Well he remembers Calvary, Nor lets his saints forget. * [Here we behold his bowels roH, As kind as when he died, And see the sorrow of his soul Bleed through his wounded side- Here we receive repeated seals Of .Jeans' dying love : 204 HYMN 5. BOOK II Hard is the wretch that never feels One soft affection move.] 8 Here let our hearts begin to melt, While we his death record, And with our joy for pardoned guilt, Mourn that we pierced the Lord. HYMN 5. C. M. Christ the bread oi life. John vi. 31, 35, 3§. LET us adore the eternal word, ,rTis he our sou is hath fed : Thou art our living stream, O Lord, And thou the immortal bread. 2 [The manna came from lower skies. But Jesus from above, Where the fresh springs of pleasure rise. And rivers flow with love. 3 The Jews, the fathers, died at last, Who eat that heavenly bread, But these provisions which we taste Can raise us from the dead. 4 Blessed be the Lord, that gave his flesh To nourish dying men ; And often spreads his table fresh, Lest we should faint airain. 5 Our souls shall draw their heavenly breath While Jesus finds supplies : Nor shall our graces sink to death,. For Jesus never dies. 6 [Daily our mortal flesh decays, But Christ our life shall come ; His unresisted power shall raise Our bodies from the tomb.] HYMN 6. L. M. The memorial of our absent Lord . John xvi. 10. Li xxii. 19. John xvi. 3. J ESUS is gone above the skies, Where our weak senses reach him not And carnal objects court our eyes, To thrust our Saviour from our thought. ill. HYMN7. Sflft 2 lie kno vs what wandering thoughts we have Apt to forget his lovely hue, And to refresh our minds, lie gave These kind memorials of his grace, > The Lord of Life this table spread V. ith his own flesh and dying blood ; W • on the rich provision iced, And taste the wine and bless the Gr< i sinful sweets be all forgot, And earth grow less in our esteem : ( Jhrist and his love fill every thought. 1 hope be fixed on him. ) While he is absent from our sight, 'Tis to prepare our souls a place, That we may dwell in heavenly light, And live for ever near his face. G [Our eyes look upwards to the hills Whence our returning Lord shall come. We wait thy chariot's awful wheels, To fetch our longing spirits home] HYMN 7. JL.AI. - 'rucifixio-.i to the \vorld by the cross of Cnriot. Gal- . ;. ! 7K7TIEX I survey the wondrous cross V Oil which the Prince of glory died. My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that F should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God: All the vain things that charm me most. I Sacrifice them to his blood. See from his head, his h: « ds, his feet, .Sorrow and love How mingled down l Did e'er such love and sorrow meet. Or thorns compose so rich a crown '- [His dying crimson, like a robe, < Spreads o'er his body on the tree; Then am I dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me." « S tgg HYMJST 8. BOOK lit. 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all, HYMN 3. C. M. The tree of life. f'/^OME, let us join a joyful turre^ To our exalted Lord, Ye saints on high around his throne. And we around his board. I' While once upon this lower ground, Weary and faint ye stood, What dear refreshments here ye found From this immortal food ! 3 The tree of life, that near the throne. In heaven's high garden grows, Laden with grace bends gently down Its ever smiling boughs. 1 Hovering amongst the leaves there standi . The sweet celestial Dove, And Jesus on the branches hangs The banner of his love.] 5 ['Tis a young heaven of strange delight . While in his shade we sit ; His fruit is pleasing to the sight, And to the taste as sweet. 6 New life it spreads through dying hearts, And cheers the drooping mind ; Vigour and joy the juice imparts, Without a sting behind.] 7 Now let the flaming weapon stand, And guard ail Eden's trees : There's" ne'er a plant in all that land That bears such fruit as these. G Infinite grace our souls adore, Whose wondrous hand has made This living branch of sovereign power- To raise and heal the dead. L p>ook iir. BYMN 9. 207 HYMN ft S. M. The spirit, the water,, and the blood, 1. John y. 0. ET all our tongues be one To praise our God on high, Who from his bosom sent his Son To fetch us strangers nigh. 2 Nor let our voices cease To sing the Saviour's name : .Jesus, the ambassador of peace. How cheerfully he came. J It cost him cries and tears To bring us near to God ; Great was our debt, and he appear- To make the payment good. I My Saviour's pierced side Poured out a double flood : By water we are purified, And pardoned by the blood, 5 Infinite was our guilt, But he, our Priest, atones : On the cold ground his life was spiii. And offered with his groans. 6 Look up my soul to him Whose death was thy desert, And humbly view the living stream. Flow from l*«s breaking heart. 7 There on the cursed tree In dying pangs he lies, Fulfils his Father's great decree, And all our wants supplies. j Thus the Redeemer came, By water and by blood ; And when the Spirit speaks the same* We feel his witness good. 9 While the eternal Three Bear their record above, Here I believe he died for me, And seal my Saviour's love.] ao$L siUN io7 u. BOOK IIF; 0 [Lord, cleanse my soul from sin, Nor letthy grace depart ; Great Comforter, abide within? And witness to my heart. J HYMN 10. L. M, Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of G6d 'ATURE with open volume stands, To spread her Maker's praise abroad : And every labour of his hands Shows something worthy of a God. 2 But in the grace that rescued man His brightest form of glory shines ; Here on the cross 'tis fairest drawn In precious blood and crimson lines, 3 [Here his whole name appears complete : Nor wit can guess, nor reason prove, Which of the letters best is writ, The power, the wisdom, or the love.] 4 Here I behold his inmost heart, When grace and vengeance strangely join. Piercing his Son with sharpest smart, To make the purchased pleasure mine, 5 O ! the sweet wonders of that. cross Where God the Saviour loyed and died? Here noblest life my spirit draws From his dear wounds and bleeding sjcte 6 I would for ever speak his name, In sounds to mortal ear unknown ; With angels join to praise the Lamb. And worship at his Father's throne. HYMN 11. CM. Pardon brought to our senses. LORD, how divine thy comforts are t How heavenly is the place Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast Of his redeeming grace ! % There the rich bounties of our God, And sweetest glories shine : BOOTS HYMN 12. 200 There Jr.- thai I am. his, " And my Beloved's mine.11 5 "Here,1' says the kind redeeming Lord, ADd shows 1. is wounded side. Sec hen- t'n e spring of all your joys, "That opened when I dw 4 [He smiles and cheers my mournful Ik And tells of all his pain : •■ All this," says he, t; I bore for thee T And then he smiles again.] 5 What shall we pay our heavenly Jfirig For grace so vast as this ? lie brings our pardon to our eyes. And seals it with a Q [Let such amazing loves as these Be sounded ail abroad ; Such favours are beyond degrees, And worthy of a God.] To him that washed us in his blood Be everlasting praise j Salvation, honour, glory, power, Eternal as his days.] HYMN 12. L. M. The gospel feast. Luke xiv. lo. ' O"0W rich are thy provisions, Lord ' -"■-*- Thy table furnished from above ! The fruits of life o'erspreadthe board. The cup overflows with heavenly love} 2 Thine ancient family, the Jews, Were first invited to the feast ; We humbly take what they refuse, . And Gentiles thy salvation taste. 3 Wre arc the poor, the blind, the lame,. And help was far and death was nigh ; But at the gospel call we came, And every want received supply. i From the highway that leads to hell, From paths of darkness and despair, Lord, we are come with thee to dwell. Glad to enjoy thy presence here.] 2ia H7MR 13. B0 3KH.r. 5 What shall we pay the eternal Son, That left the heaven of his abode, And to this wretched earth came4own, To bring us wanderers back to God. B It cost him death to save our lives To buy our souls it cost his own ; And all the unknown joys he gives, Were bought with agonies unknown. 7 Our everlasting love is due To him that ransomed sinners lost ; And pitied rebels when he knew The vast expense his love would cost.] HYMN 13. C. M. Divine love making a feast and calling in the guests Lukexiv 17,22,23. OW sweet and awful is the place. With Christ within the doors, While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores ! Here every bowel of our God With soft compassion rolls : Here peace and pardon, bought with blood . Is food for dying souls. [While all our hearts and all our songs Join to admire the feast, Each of us cry with thankful tongues, " Lord, why was I a guest?'1 " Why was I made to hear thy voice, "And enter while there's room ? " When thousands make a wretched choice, " And rather starve than come !" *Twas the same love that spread the feast That sweetly forced us in : Else we had still refused to taste, And perished in our sin. [Pity the nations, O our God ! Constrain the earth to come ; Send thy victorious word abroad. And bring the strangers home. BbOK til. SETfMK 14, 15. 211 7 We long to see thy churches full, That all the chosen race May with one voice, and heart, and sou). Sing thy redeeming grace.] HYMN l I L. M. The song of Simeon, Luke ii. £8 ; or, a sight of Chris makes death easy. "^TOVV have our hearts embraced our God*. J^l V,'c would forget all earthly charms, And wish to die, as Simeon would, With his young Saviour in his arms. 2 Our lips should learn that joyful song, Were but our hearts prepared like his s Our souls still willing to he gone, And at thy word depart in peace. 3 Here we have seen thy face, O Lord. And viewed salvation with .our eyes. Tasted and felt the living word, The bread descending from the skie?, 1 Thou hast prepared this dying Lamb, Hast set his biood before our face, To teach the terrors of thy name, And show the wonders of thv grace, c He is our light; our morning star Shall shine on nations yet unknown :. The glory of thine Israel here, And joy of spirits near thy throne. HYMN 15. C, M. Our Lord Jesus at his own tabic-. fffMIK memory of our dying Lord Awakes a thankful tongue : How rich he spreads his royal board And blessed the food, and sung ! 2 Happy the man ihateats this bread ' But doubly blest was he That gently bowed his loving head. And leaned it, Lord, on thee. 3 By faith the same delights we tast* As that great favourite did. 212 K7MN 16. BOOK ill And sit and lean on Jesus1 breast, And lake the heavenly bread.] Down from the palace of the skies, Hither the King descends : *' Come, my beloved, eat," he cries. " And drink salvation, friends. [" My flesh is food and physic too, " A balm for all your pains : "And the red streams of pardon flow 44 From these my pierced veins.''' Ilosanna to his bounteous love For such a feast below ! And yet he feeds his saints' above Wim nobler b le^sings too. [Come the dear day, the glorious hour That brings our souls to rest ! Then we shall need these types no more. But dwell at the heavenly feast."' HYMN 1C. C. M. The agpnies of Christ. OW let our pains be all forgot. Our hearts no more repine ; Our sufferings are not worth a thought. When, Lord, compared with thine. In lively figures here we see The bleeding Prince of love ; Each of us hopes he died for me, And then our griefs remove. [Our humble faith here takes her rise, While sitting round his board : And back to Calvary she ilies, To view her groaning Lord. His soul, what agonies it felt When his own God withdrew ! And the large load of all our guflj Lay heavy on him too i But the divinity within Supported him to bear; IJOOK III. H?BINX7. 213 Dying, lie conquered bell and sin, And made Ins triumph there.] t, wisdom, justice, joined and \\, The wo No mortal tongue, nor mortal thought Can equal thanks rep »y. Our hymns should sound like thr- Could we our voi Yet, Lord, our hearts shall ail be 1 And all our lives be praise. HYMN 17. S. M. parable food ; or, the fl the amazing d V That grace divine performs ; eternal *5od comes down, and bleeds To nourish dying worms. 2 This Boul-reyiving wine, Dear Saviour, 'tis thy bloi We thai:!-: that sacred flesh of th For this immortal food.] i The banquet that we eat Is made of heavenly things ; Earth hath no dainties half so sweej A3 cur Redeemer brings, i In vain had Adam sought, And searched his garden round . For there was no such blessed fruit In all that happy ground. j The angelic host above Can never taste this food ; They feast upon their Maker's love, But not a Saviour's bleed. 3 On us the almighty Lord Bestows this matchless grace, meets us with some cheering worfk With pleasure in his face. Come, ail ye drooping saints, And banquet with the King; This wine will drown your sad complaints, • And tunc vour TOke'to sin& SIS HYMg? 18, 19. BDOKiir 8 Salvation to the name Of our adored Christ ; Through the wide earth his grace proclaims-. His glory in the highest. HYMN 18. L. M.. The same. JESUS ! we how before thy feet { Thy table is divinely stored ; Thy sacred flesh our souls have eat, 5Tis living bread, we thank thee, Lord. 2 And here we drink our Saviour's blood :, We thank thee, Lord, 'tis generous wine j Mingled with love the fountain flowed From that dear bleeding heart of thine. 3 On earth is no such sweetness found, For the Lamb's flesh is heavenly food : Jn vain we search the globe around, For bread so fine, or wine so good. 4 Carnal provisions -can at best But cheer the heart and warm the head : But the rich cordial that we taste Gives life eternal to the dead. 5 Joy to the Master of the feast ; His name our souls for ever bless ; To God the King, and God the Prie>i. A loud hosanna round the place. HYMN 19. L. M. Calory in the cross ; or, not ashamed of Christ cruqiflfc . : A T thy command, our dearest Lord, -t\. Here we attend thy dying feast ; Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy board". And thine own llesh feeds every guest, . 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love. And trusts for life in one that died : We hope fov heavenly crowns above. From a Redeemer crucified. 3 Let the vain world pronounce it shame. And flimr their scandals p&thy cause : L HOOK UI. HYMN 20, 21. 215 We come to boast our Saviour's name, And make our triumph in his cross. 1 With joy we tell the scoffing age, lie that was dead hath left his tomb; He lives above their utmost rage, And we arc waiting till he come. HYMN 20. The provisions for the table of our Lord; or, the tree o: life, and river of love. ORD, we adore thy bounteous hand. And sing the solemn feast, Where sweet celestial dainties stand For every willing guest. 2 [The tree of life adorns the board With rich immortal fruit, And ne'er an angry flaming sword To guard the passage to it. > The cup stands crowned with living jm The fountain flows above, And runs down streaming for our use, In rivulets of love.] J The food's prepared by heavenly art, The pleasures well refined ; They spread new life through every heart.. And cheer the drooping mind, j Shout and proclaim the Saviour's love. Ye saints that taste his wine ; Join with, your kindred saints above, In loud hosannas join. G A thousand glories to the God That gives such joy as this ; Ilosanna ! let it sound abroad, And reach where Jesus is. HYMN 21. CM. The triumphal feast for Christ's victory over sin. death, anu hell. r OME let us lift our voices high, High as our joys arise, \nd join the songs above the sky. Where pleasure never dies. 216 HVM2V 21. BOOK IIP. 2 Jesus, the God, that fought and bled, * And conquered when he fell ; That rose, and at his chariot wheels Dragged ail the powers of hell. '3 [Jesus the God invites us here To this triumphal feast, And brings immortal blessings down: For each redeemed guest.] 4 The Lord, how glorious is his face ! How kind his smiles appear ! And O ! what melting words he says To every humble ear ! n " For you the children of my love, " It was for you I died ; "Behold my hands, behold my feet, " And look into my side. G " These are the wounds for you I bore. " The tokens of my pains, "When I came down to free your souls " From misery and chains. 7 [" Justice unsheathed its fiery sword, " And plunged it in my heart ; " Infinite pangs for you I bore, " And most tormenting smart. 8 " When hell and all its spiteful powers. " Stood dreadful in my way, " To rescue those dear lives of }rours " I gave my own away. 9 "But while 1 bled, and groaned, and died "I ruined Satan's throne ; "High on my cross I hung and spied "The monster tumbling down. ■1.0 " Now you must triumph at my feast, " And taste my flesh, my blood ! " And live eternal ages bless'd, " For 'tis immortal food. 1 1 Victorious God ! what can we pay For favours so divine ? HI'MN 22, 23. 217 We would devote our hearts away To be for ever thine] •give thee, Lord, bur higlacst'praise, The tribute of our tongues : But themes so infinite as ll Exceed our nobl< HYftfN 22; L. M. The compassion oi a dying Christ. DUR spirits join to adore the Lamb ; 0, that our feeble lips could move In strains immortal as his name, And melting as his dying love ! "Was ever equal pity found ! The Prince pf heaven resigns his breath, And pours his life out on the ground To ransom guilty souls from death. [Rebels, we broke our Maker's laws ; He from the threatenings set us free. Bore the full vengeance On his cross, And nailed the curses to the trcc.2 [The law proclaims no terror now,. And Sinai's thunder roars no more : From all his wounds new blessings flow, A sea of joy without a shore. Here we have washed our deepest stains. And healed our wounds with heavenly blood ;. Bless'd fountain, springing from the veins | Of Jesus our incarnate God.] In vain our mortal voices strive To speak compassion so divine ; Had we a thousand lives to give, A thousand lives should all be thine. HYMN 23. C. M. Grace and glory by the death of Christ. J1 ITTJNG around our Father's board 3 IVe raise our tuneful breath ; Our faith beholds our dying Lord, And dooms our sins to death.] 2X8 H7MN 31, 25. JBOQg 2 We sec the blood of Jesus shed, Whence all our pardons rise; The sinner views the atonement made,, And loves the sacrifice. 3 Thy cruel thorns, thy shameful cross Procure us heavenly crowns : Our highest gain springs from thy loss, Our healing Irom thy wounds. 1 0 ! His impossible that we Who dwell in feeble clay, Should equal sufferings bear for thee. Or equal thanks repay. HYMN 24. CM. Pardon and strength from Christ. FATHER, we wait to feel thy grace, To see thy glories shine ; The Lord will his own table bless, And make the feast divine. 2 We touch, we taste the heavenly bread. We drink the sacred cup ; With outward forms our sense is fed. Our souls rejoice in hope. 3 We shall appear before the throne Of our forgiving God, Dressed in the garments of his Son, And sprinkled with his blood. 1 We shall be strong to run the race, And climb the upper sky ; , Christ will provide our souls with graCe: He bought a large supply. 5 [Let us indulge a cheerful frame, For joy becomes a feast; We love the memory of his name More than the wine we taste.] HYMN 25. C. M. Divino glories and our graces. HOW are thy glories here displayed ? Great God, how bright they shine ! While at thy word we break the bread- And pour the flowing wine. JOK Iir. HY3WH 26 _ 21$ Here the revenging justice stands, And pleads its dreadful cause ; Here saving mercy spreads her hands. Like Jesus on the cross. Thy saints attend with every graccT On this great sacrifice : And love appears with, cheerful face And faith with iixedeyes. Our hope in waiting posture sitsr To heaven directs her sight ; Here every warmer passion mcels And warmer powers unite. Zeal and revenge perform their part. And rising sin destroy : Repentance comes wkh aching heart r Yet not forbids the joy. Dear Saviour, change our faith to sight, Let sin for ever die ; Then shall our souls be all delight, AnjJ every tear be dry. tade myself. to put a fall period to these Divine fi I ii.i\ e addressed a special song of glory unto God the Father, tilt [ and the Holy Spift. Though the Latin name of it, Gloria Patri. etained in our nation from tire Roman Church ; and though there f be some excesses of superstitious honour paid to the words of i . .cii may have wrought some unhappy prejudices in weaker Chfis k yet 1 believe it still to be one of the noblest pnrts of Christian The subject of it is the doctrine of the Trinity, which i- peculiai glory of tho divine nature, that our Lord Jews Christ i so clearly revealed unto men, and is so necessary to true Christ; y. The action i3 praise, which is the, most complete and exalted of heavenly worship. I have cast the son;; i/ito a variety of forms, have fitted it, by a plain version or a [larger paraphrase, to bn r alone, or at the conclusion of (mother fiynin. I have add -, or ascriptions of salvation toCkrUtia thi c manner, and for the same end. DSXOLOGJES. HYMN 26. First L. :\I. f praise to the ever blessed Trinity, God the Father, Son, and Spirit. B LJESS'D be the Father and his love. ft To whose celestial source we owe Rivers of endless joys above, " rills <'? comfort here below 220 Hxxisxr off. aa book u 2 Glory to thee, great Son of God, From whose dear wounded body rolls A precious stream of vital blood, Pardon and life for- dying souls. 3 We give thee, sacred Spirit, praise. Who in our hearts of sin and wo Makes living springs of grace arise, And into boundless glory flow. ■1 Thus God the Father, God the Soil And God the Spirit we adore ; The sea of life and love unknown, Without a bottom or a shore. HYMN 27. First G. M. GLORY to God the Father's name. Who frem our sinful race Chose out his favourites to proclaim The honours of his grace. 2 Glory to God the Son be paid, Who dwelt in humble clay, And to redeem us from the dead. Gave his own life away. 3 Grlory to God the Spirit give, From whose almighty power Our souls their heavenly birth derive. And bless the happy hour. 4 Glory to God that reigns above, The eternal Three and One, Who by the wonders of his love lias made his nature known. HYMN 23. First S. & LET God the Father live For ever on our tongues : Sinners from his first love derive The ground of all their sojigs. 2 Ye saints, employ your breath In honour to the Son, Who brought your souls from hell* and death By offering up his own,- P.»iOK III. HY2VIN 29, 30, 31. 221 3 Give to the Spirit praise Of an immortal strain, Whose light, aI»d power, and grace, convey Salvation down to men. 1 While God the comforter Reveals our pardoned sin, O may the blood and water bear The same record within. 5 To the great One and Three, That seal this grace in heaven. The Father, Sou, and Spirit, be Eternal glory given. HYMN 29. Second L. M. (*1 LORY to God the Trinity, 7T Whose name hath mysteries'unknown ; In essence One, in persons Three ; A social nature, yet alone. 3 When all our noblest powers arc joined The honours of thy name to raise, The glories overmatch our mind, And angels faint beneath the praise. HYMN 30. Second C. M. THE God of mercy be adored, "Who calls our souls from death : Who saves by his redeeming word, And new creating breath. . To praise the Father and the Son, x\nd Spirit all divine, The One in Three, and Three in One- Let saints and angels join. HYMN 31. Second S. M. IET God the Maker's name A Have honour, love and fear ! To God the Saviour pay the same And God the Comforter. 2 Father of lights above, Thy mercy wc adore ; The Son of thine eternal lov» . And Spirit cf thy power, gg2 ggany 33-33, bosk hi* " HYMN 32- Third L. M. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One. Be honour, praise, and glory given, By all on earth and all in heaven. HYMN 83. L. M. Or -thus. LL glory to thy wondrous name, Father of mercy, God of love ; Thus we exalt the Lord the Lamb, And thvs we praise the heavenly Dove* ' HYMN 34. Third C. M. OW let the Father and the Son, And Spirit be adored, Where there are works to make him known . Or saints to love the Lord. HYMN k CM. Or thus. ONOUR to thee, Almighty Three, And everlasting One, All glory to the Father be, The Spirit and the Son. HYMN 36. TiiiiidC. IVV E Angels round the throne, And saints that dwell below, Yorship the Father, love the Son And bless the Spirit too. HYMN 37. S. M. Orthu--. 1 I YE to the Father praise, IJT Give glory to the Son ; And to the Spirit of his grace Be equal honour done. HYMN 33. A sung'©! praise to tho blessed Triuity Tiis fifsl as the 148th Psalm. j* GIVE immortal praise t To God the Father's love. For all my comforts here, ■\ ml better hopes above : He sent his own Eternal Son -BOOK III. MUUHIfr 223 To die for sins That man had done. 3 To God the Son belongs Immortal glory too, Who bought tis with his blood From everlasting wo : And now he lives, And now he reigns, And sees the fruit Of all his pains. .-; To God the Spirit's name Immortal worship give, Whose new-creating power Makes the dead sinner liv His work completes The great design, And tills the soul With joy divine. ] Almighty God ! to thee Be endless honours done. The undivided Three, And the mysterious One : Where reason fails With all her powers, There faith prevails, And love adores. UYY^ 39. The second as the 14' : . TO him that chose us first, Before the world began : To him that bore the curse To save rebellious man : To him that formed Our hearts anew, Is endless praise And glory due. 3 The Father's love shall run Through our immortal songs ; We bring to God the Son" IJosannas on our tongues : 224 H^SEN 40, 41, 42. BOOK III. Our lips address The Spirit's name With equal praise, And zeal the same. -3 Let every saint above, And angel round the throne. For ever bless and love The sacred Three in One : Thus heaven shall raise His honours high, When earth and time Grow old and die. HYMN 40. The third as the 148th Psalms O God the Father's throne ( Perpetual honours raise ; Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise : And while our lips Their tribute bring, Our faith adores The name we sing. HYMN 41. As the 14Sth Psalm, or thus : HPO our eternal God, *- The Father and the Son, And Spirit all divine, Three mysteries in One, Salvation, power, And praise be given, By all on earth, , And all in heaven. HYMN 42. L.IvI. The HOSANNA ; or, salvation ascribed to Christ. HOSANNA to King David's Son, Who reigns on a superior throne ; We bless the Prince of heavenly birth. Who brings salvation down to earth, 2 Let every nation, every age, In this delightful work engage. HI HYMN 43, 44,45. 225 Old men and babes in Zion 6ing The growing glories of her King. HYMN 13. CM. HOSANNA to the Prince of Grace : Sion behold thy King; Proclaim the Son of David's race, And teach the babes to sing. Hosanna to the incarnate Word Who from the Father came ; Ascribe salvation to the Lord, With blessings on his name. HYMN 44. S. M. HOSANNA to the Son Of David and of God, Who brought the news of pardon down. And bought it with his blood. To Christ the anointed King Be endless blessings given : Let the whole earth his glory sing, Who made our peace with heaven. HYMN 45. As the 148th Psalm. HOSANNA to the King Of David's ancient blood ; Behold he comes to bring Forgiving grace from God : Let old and young Attend his way, And at his feet Their honours lay. Glory to God on high, Salvation to the Lamb ; Let earth, and sea, and sky. His wondrous love proclaim : Upon his head Shall honours rest, And every age Pronounce him blest. END OF THE THIED BDOK INDEX TO FIND ANY HYMN BY THE TITLE OR CONTENTS OF II Jfote. The letters a,b, c, signify the first, second, and third book .• the figures direct to the hymn. If you find not what hymn you seek un der one word of the title seek it under another, or by" some wore that is of the same signification, though perhaps not "mentioned it the title of ihe hymn. Aaron and Christ, a 145. Moses and Joshua, 6 124. Abraham's blessing on the Gentiles, a 60,1 13,114, 6 134, Offering his son, a 129. Absence and presence of Ged 6 93,94. 100. From God for ever, intolerable, 6 107. Access to the throne by a Me- diator, b 108. Adam, his fall.a 107.Corrupt nature from him, b 128. Th firstand the second, a57, 124. Adoption, a 64. 143. And election, a 54. \dvocate, See Christ** inter- cession Affections inconstant, b 20. Un- sanctified, b 165 Afflicted, Christ's compassion to them, a 125. Afflictions removed, a 87 Sub- mitted to, a 5,129,6 109. Sup- port and comfort under them, b 50, 65. And death under providence, a 83. Almost christian, b 158. Ambition, &c. 6,101. Angels sinning, 6 24. Stand- ing and falling, b 27. Praise ye the Lord, 6 27. Punished and men saved, 6 96, 97. Their ministry to Christ and saints, 6 18, 112, 113. Anger of God. See Wrath, Vengeance, Hell Answerto the church's prayers, a 30. Anti-Christ, his ruin, a 29, 56, 59. See enemies. Apostate, 6 158. Apostle's commision, a 128. Ascension and resurrection ol Christ, 6 76. Assistance against temptations a 15, 32, 6 50, 65. Assurance of heaven, a 27, b 65. Of the love of Christ, a 14,6 73. Of faith, a 103. Attributes. See God. Babylon fallen, a 56. 59. Sea Enemies. Backslidings and returns, b 20. Baptism, a 52. Preaching and theLord"s Supper, b 141. And circumcision, a 121, 6 127, 134. Burial with Chris!, a 122. Beatitude, a 102. Believe and be saved, a 1C0. Believer baptized, a 52. J 22. .Birth, first and second, a p5,99. Of Christmiraclesat it, 6136. Blessed are the dead in the Lord, a 18. Society in heav- en, 6 33, 75. Blessedness and business of I heaven, a 40, 41,6 66. Only in God, 6 93, 94, 100. Blessing of Abraham on the Gentiles, a 113, 114, b 134. Blood and flesh of Christ is our food, c 17, 18. The seal of the New- Testament, c 3. The spirit and the water, c 9. Boasting excluded, a 96. Bodies frail. See Life, Health, Flesh. Book of God's decrees, 6 99. Bread oflife is Christ, c 5. Breathing towards heaven, ft 23. INDEX. 22? Britain's God praised, 6 1. Foi deliverance, b 92. Burial, 6 63. With Christ in baptism, a 122. And death of a saint, b 3. fcnaau and heaven, h 66, 1*21. 'arnal joys parted frith, b 10, 11. Reason humbled, « 11, IS. erernor.ial. See Law, Tvpes, Priest. His glory in ueaven,t91. God reconciled in him, b 148. Grace in him, a 137, 6 40. High Priest and Kin*, a 61. His human and divine nature , a 2, 13, 16. Humiliation and exaltation, a 1,63, 141, 142,^ 5,43, 8.',' 3,84, c 10, 16. His incarnation, a 3, 13. Inter- cession, b 36, 37, 118. Invita- tion to sinners, a 127. haracters of the children of.The Kin* at his table, a 66. Go.l, a 143. Of Christ, a 146,' His kingdom among men, a 3, 150. OfWeseedness, a 102. i 21. Knowledge and faith in harityan.l u:icbaritab!ene-s,« him, a 103. 6. And love, a 130, 133. JThe lamb of God, a 1, 25, 62 hildren in the covenant of' 63. His love to the Church grace, a 1 13, 1 14. Devoted to! a 14, 77. Under desertion, b God, a 121, b 127. 50. Shed abroad in the heart, hrist. See Lord and Aaron, a 135. To men, a 92. Lifted .' 143. And Adam, a 124. His) up, c 112. snsion, b 76. Beatific sight' Ministered to by angels, b 112. him, b 15. Beloved, des-| 113. Miracles at the birth of ribed, c 75. The bread cfi Christ, b 136. Miracles in fe, c 5. His care of the' his life, death, and resurrec- ouug and feeble, a 125, 138. tkra, b 137. And Moses, a 119-. ■■■ 1 ti.j church seeking, find-! Names and titles, a 147, 148% ig, &c. See Church. Com-! 149,160. Nativity, a 3, 13. :g to juJge, a 01. His com-j Obeyed or resisted", a93. Hi1 ,M03d04.Coinmunion! offices, 49 150. a 32. ritfl him, a 66,71. And saint?,! Pardon and strength, from him. 67, 76, c 2. Compared to! c 24. Our passover, b 155 Hi^ jhnftnate things, a 140. His person glorious and gracioUs,a pronation and espousals,^ 72., 75, b 47. Our physician, a 112 lis cross not to be ashamed: His pity to the afflicted and L c 19. Crucified, God's wis- tempted, a 125. His priest- om and power, c 10. I hoo.1, a 145, b 118. His pre* r.iu's son, a 16, 50. His' sence. Sea Presence. Prophe- l caused by sin, b 81.J sies, and types of him, b 135. I glory by it, c 23. iclory and kingdom, 6 114.! 'is divine nature, a 2, 13,! Prophet, Priest, and King, a 25, b 132. Our Prophet and Teacher, a 93. 8*651. Dwell, in heaven,; Redemption. - See Redeem. i;ts the earth, a 76. joyment of him, b 15, 16. is eternity, a 2, 92. Exam- ?, b 139. Excellencies, a i b 47. th and knowledge of him,: 103. Flis flesh and blood] irfnod,c 17. I?,. Found audi •' the Churc] Rejected by the Jews, a Ml. Resurrection, b 72, 76. Is our hope, a 26. Resurrection, life, and death, miraculous, b 137 Revealed to man, a 10. To babes, all, 12. Righteous- ness and strength in hira,a 84 85, 97. Righteousness yalua ■ Re, a 109. 22a His sacrifice, 6 142. And inter- jCompassion of a dying Christ cession, 6 118. Salvation, \c 22. To the afflicted a 125. righteousness and strength in Complaint of a hard heart, 6 him,ft 1 5, 84, 85,97,98. Our sanctification, a 97, 98. Satan at enmity, a 107. Saints in his hand, a 138. Our Shep- herd, a 67, 142. The sub- stance of the types, b 12. Sent by the father, a 100,6 103,104 His sufferings, c 16. And god- ly sorrow, b 9, 106. And glo- ry, a 1, 62, 63, b 43, 81, 83, 84,e 10. llis title and kingdom, a 13. Triumph over our enemies,a 28, 29 Types and prophesies of him, b 135 Victory over Satan, a 58, b 59 Death and hell,c 21. Unseen and beloved, a 108. Wisdom of God, a 92. I wisdom and righteousne 97, 98. Worshipped by the creation, a 62. Christian. See Saints, Spiritu- al, &c Religion, its excellen- cy, b 131. Almost, b 158. Virtues, b 161. Church. See Worship, Saints, Spiritual. Its safety and pro- tection, a 8, 39, 64, 92. Its enemies slain by Christ, a 28 29. Conversing with Christ, namely, seeking, finding, cal ling, answering, a 66 — 71 Under God's care, ft 66. Es pousals with Christ, « 72. Beauty in the eyes of Christ, a 73. The gardon of Christ, a 74. Circumcision abolished, b 134. And baptism, a 12 1,6 127. Clothing, spiritual, a 7, 40. Comfort in the covenant with Christ, 6 40. Restored, b 73 See Pardon. In sorrows cf mind and body, b 50, 65. 98. Of desertion and tempta- tions, b 163. Of dullness, b 34 Of indwelling sin, a 115. Of ingratitude, b 47. Of sloth and negligence, b 35,32. Condemnation by the law,« 94 Condescension to our worshiu, 6 45. Affairs, b 46. Confession and pardon, a 131. Conscience, good, the plea- sures of it, a 57. Secure and awakened, a 115. Constancy in the gospel, b 4. Contention and love, ft 130. Conversion, a 104, b 159. The difficulty of it, b 161. Delay- ed, a 88 — 91. The joy of hea- ven, a 101. Conviction of sin by the law, a 94, 115. By the cross of Christ 6 81,95. Corrupt nature from Adam, a 67, 107, 6 128, 159. Covenant of grace, a 9. Chil- dren therein a 113, 114. Stal- ed and sworn,ft 139,c 3. Hope in it, a 139. Made with Christ our comfort, b 40. Of works, See Law and Gospel. Covetousncss, &c. a 21, b 56. 101. Courage and constancy, a 14, 15, 48, b 4, 65. Creation, a 92, 6 71, 147. New 6 130. Preservation, ire. of this world, 6 130. Creatures praise the Lord b 7 1 Love dangerous, b 48. Gotl above them, a 82. Their van- ity, 6 143. Cross of Christ our glory, c 19 R-epentance flowing from it., 6 106. Salvation in it, 6 4, Crucifixion to the world by it, c 7. Communion with Christ and Curse and promise, a 106. saints, a 2. Between Christ Custom in sin. 6 160. and the church a 66—71, 6|DABr,GJBR8 of our earthly pi 15,16. \ grhna-e, b 53, Qfdeajh « INDEX. bell, b 55. Oflove to the crea-jDevil vanquished, a 58. Sec ture~, 6 48 i v. Darkness dispelled by Christ *s Devotion fervent, desired, 6 34 l f providence Difficulty of conversion, b 161. b 109. I), -solution of this world, 6 13 .race, and time of duty 164. a 88. Of judgment, a 45, 61. Disease. See Sickness. , 65,89.90 emper folly and madness Di ad in the lord, their blessed- (,| sin, b 153. ness, a 11!'>. To sin by the1 Distinguishing love, a 11,12, of Christ, a 106. 96, !17, b 96. <»7 Death, see Christ. A id afflict- Dii ine See God, Deity, &c. ed under providence, a 7 \. Dominion of God, and our de- Terrible to trie unconverted hverance,6 1 II. Eternal 6 67. a 91. Made easy by the sight Over the sea, b 70. of Christ. 6 31, e 14 By a Doubts and fears supprest, b sight ol heaven, 6 66. God- 73. presence in it, b 49, 117. Our Doxologies. c 26 — 45. tear of it, 6 31. Desirable, a Dulness spiritual, b 25. 19, 6 61. Overcome, a 17. Earth no rest on it, b 146. And Triumph over, a 6, b 110 heaven, b 10, 11, 53. Prepared for, a 27, b 63. Of a Effusion of the Spirit, b 144. sinner, a 2 4, 6 2. And burial Election excludes boasting, a ofasaint,a 18,6 3. And eter- £6- Free, a 11,12,54, 117. nits , 6 28. And glory, a 1 10, ^ Decrees b 61. And the reeurrecion, 6 £nd of the world b 164 3. 102, 110. OlMo,es at GodVElie.mie?offSe church disap- i aim rk- ir.i a pointed, b 92. Salvation from command. 6 40 Dreadful and g^ J ^ ; Trium hed delight ul, 6 52. j over by Christ, a 26. 29 See Deceittulness of sin 6 150 Churc£ Bab , MlchaeJ Decrees o. God, a ll, 12, 96, Enjovinenl Gf Christ, b 15, 16. 1»7<699- See Worship Deity of Christ, a 2, 13, 92, 6 Elimity betWeen Christ and 5h „ n, Satan,al07 Delay of conversion, a 88—91, Envy and love? a 13o 6 2o, o2. Espousals of the Church to Delight in worship, 6 14. In Christ, a 72. God, 6 42. In converse with Establishment in grace, b 82. Christ, 6 15, 16. Eternity of God, b 17. Of his Deliverance from death and dominion, b 67. And death, b the srave, 6 3. See Enemies, 28. Succeeding this life, 655. Church. And submission, a See Heaven, Death. 129. From spiritual enemies, Evening and morning hymns", a 47, 6 65, 82, 111. ! a 79, 80, 81 6 6, 8, 8. Dependence. See faith. |Exaltation. See Christ, Glory, Desertion and temptation com- Sufferings, &c. plained of, 6 163. Example of Christ, 6 138. Of Desire of Christ's presence, 6 saints, 6 140. 100 See more in Heaven,,Excellency of the Christian Christ, Love, Ax. religion, 6 131. Despair and presumption^ 115 F^thm things unseen, a 120, a j56 157/ | 6 129. And knowledge o! 2 U 230 Chiist, a 103. Love and joy, a 108. And unbelief b 125. ' Living and dead, a 140. As- sisted by sense, b 141. Its joy, 6162. In Christ our sacrifice, J 142. And salvation, a 100. Of assurance, a 103, and sight, a 110, 6 145. Triumph in Christ, a 14. For pardon and sanctification,6 90. Faith and reason, b 87, 109. Faithfulness of God's promis- es, b 40, 60, G9. Fall of angels and men, b 24. And recovery of man, a 107. 6 78. Fears and doubts supprest,6 73 Feast of Jove, a 68. Of tri- umph, c 21. Of the gospel, a 7, c 12, 20. Made and guests invited, c 13. Fellowship. See Communion Fervency of devotion desired, 634. Few saved, b 158. Flesh and blood of Christ the best food, c 17, 18. Our taber- nacle, a 110. And spirit b 143. Food spiritual, a 7, 67, 68, 74, b 15. See Feast. Folly and madness of sin, b 153 Forbearance. See Patience. Forgiveness. See Pardon. Formality in worship, 136. Frail. See Life, Health, Fov- getfulness, b 165. Frailty and folly, b 32. Free. See Grace, Election Freedom from sin and misery in heaven, b 86. Funeral thought, b 61, 63. See Death, Burial. Garden of Christ, is the Church, a 74. Garment of salvation a 7, 20. Gentiles, Christ revealed to , them, a 10, 13, 50, c 13, 14. ' Abraham's biessing on them, a 113, 114, b 134. Glorified martyrs and saints, a 40, 41. Body, 6 110. Glory and death, a 110, b 61. See Heaven. Of God above our reason, 6 87. Of Christ in heaven, b CI. See Christ, And grace by the death of Christ, c23. Justification and sanctification, a 3. To the Fa- ther Son and Holy Ghost, c 26—41, OfGodinthe Gos- pel, b 126. And grace in the person of Christ, b 47. And sufferings of Christ, b 43. See Sufferings. Glorj ing in the cross of Christ, c 19. God all and in all, b 93, 94. His absence, fcee Absence. Hi3 attributes, b 51, 156, 169. Glorified by Christ, b 126, c 10. The avenger of his saints, b 115. Care of his church, a 39. Con- descension of human affairs, b 46. To our worship, c 45. The Creator and Redeemer, 6 35. Our delight, b 42. Our defence, « 47. Dominion over the sea, b 70. Dominion, and our de- liverance, b 111. Dwells with the humble, a 87. Eternity, b 17. Eternal domin- ion, b 67. Everlasting absence intolerable, b 100,107. Far above his creatures, a 82. The Father, Son, and Spirit, c 26—41. His faithfulness to his promises, b 60, 99. Glory nnd defence of Zion, b 64. His glory above our rea- son, b 87. His goodness, b 50, 80. His grace. See Grace. Government from him, a 149. Holiness, justice . and sove- reignty, a 86. Invisible, b 26. Incomprehen- sible, b 87, 170. His kingdom supreme, b 1 15. His loue in sending his Son, a 100. And our neighbour loved, a 116. Our portion or chief good, b 93, 94. His power, b 80. And goodness, b 6, 7, 8. His praise. 231 in life and at death, b 117. i b G, 7. ft, 19 I u-uth unchangeable, a 139. of him weans us from .!> 170. Terrible no ■ ■ 6 80. Hia truth, 6 60 ,b 44,< . ty and Trinity, c 29—11. His word a 5 J. Wrath and mercy, a -12. Goodness of God, 6 58, 74. See Grace. And power of God a m. Gospel-feast, c 12. See Grace, Feast. Invitation ard provi- sion, a 7, c 20. Times their blessedness, a 10. See Scrip- ture. Glorifies God, 6 126. No liberty to sin, a 10G, 132, 140. Not ashamed of it, a 10:3, r 19. And Law, a 94; b 120, 121, 124. Sinned against, a 110. Its different success, a 119, 6 152. Ministry, a 10. Attested by Miracles,'a 128, b 136, 137. "its glorious effects, b 138. Government from God, b 149. Grace and glory by the death of Christ, c 23". Of the Spirit. a 102. Converting, 6 159. In exercise, c 25. Justifies a 94- Sanctifies and saves, a 111. Not conveyed by parents,** 99. All-sufficient in duty and suf- - a 15, 32, 104 Given in Christ, a 137. Covenant, a . ldren in it, a 113, 1 14. And holiness, a 132. Electing, a 54. Its freedom and sover- eignty, a 11, 12, 96, 117.6 96, 97. And glory in the person1 of Christ, b 47. Adopting, a 64. Persevering, a 51. Pro-: mis?s, a 7, 9. Throne acces- sible by Christ, b 36. 37, 108. Gratitude for divine favours. b UG. Great Brilain'sGod praised, M. !Iappines3. See Blessed, Hea- ven. Hardness of heart, b 98. Hatred and love, a 130. Health preserved, 6 6, 7, 8, 19. Restored, a ~>5. i and earth, 6 10, 11, 53. And hell, a 45. Invisible and holy, a 105. Meditation of it. b 162. Joy there for repent- ing sinners, a 101. Its blessed- ness and business, a 40, 41. The hope of it our support, b 65 Its prospect makes death easy, b 66. Worship of it bumble, 6 63. Freedom from siti and misery there, 6 86. Moped for by Christ's resur- rection, a 26. Insured and prepared for, a 27. Christ's dwelling place, n 79, 6 91. Sight of God and Christ there 6 23. Blessed society there, 6 33. Desired, 6 68. Heavenly mindedness, 6 57. Joy on earth, b 15, 30, 59. Hell and death, 6 2. And Judgment, a 45, b 62. Or the vengeance of God, 6 22, 44. The holy fear of it, 6 107. Hezekiah's song, a 55. Holy. S'-e Spirit- Holiness S^e Grace, Spiritu- al, Sanctification. And sove- reignty of God, a 82, 86. And grace, a 132. Its characters, a 102. Honour vain, b 101. To ma- gistrates, 6 149. Hope ofths living, a 88. Gives light and strength, 6 129. In the covenant, a 139. Of hea- ven by Christ's resurrection, a 26. Of heaven our support under trials, 6 65. Of the re- surrection, 6 3, 110. Hosauna to Christ, a 16, c 42. Human affairs condescended to by Go J, 6 46. Nature of Christ, a 2,3,23,60. Humble, God's dwelling, a 87 Enlightened, a lel, 12, 50. Worship of heav n, 6 68. 232 Humiliation. See Christ, Suf- ferings, &c. And prayer pub- lic a 30- Humility and pride, a 127 And meekness, a 102. In heaven, b 68. Hypocrisy and sincerity, a 136. Hypocrite or almost Chris tian, b 158 Jealousy oi our love to Christ, a 78. Jesus. See Lord, Christ. Jews. See -loses, Gospel, Christ. G'utiles. Ignorance enlightened, all, 12. Ignorance and unfruitfulness b 165. Impenitence, b 125. Incarnation of Christ, a 2, 3 13, 60. Incomprehensible God, b 87 j And invisible, b 26. Inconstancy of our love, b 20. ! Infants. See Children 3. Kingdom and titles oi' Christ, a 13. Of Christ a- mong men, a 21, 65. Of God eternal, & 68. Supreme, b 115. Knowledge and faith of Christ a 103. Saving from God, a II. 12,93. Lamb that was slain, a 1, 25, 62. See Christ. Law convinces of sin, a 115. Condemns, a 94. Gospel, b 120, 121, 124. And gospel sinned against, a 118. Levitical priesthood fulfilled in Christ b 12. Life frail, and succeeding eter- nity, b 55. Preserved b 6, 7, 8, 19. Short, frail, miserable, a 82, fr 39, 58. The day of grace, and hope, a 88. 'iLight and salvation by Jesus Christ, a 50. In darkness by the presence of God, b 54. Given to the blind, a 11, 12. Longsutferance. See patience. Ingratitude complained of, & Lord Jesus at his own table, a 74 \ 6b, c lo. Supper, preaching Inspiration and prophesy, 61 51. ! and baPtism> \ J 4L Supper Institution of the Lord's sup- j per, c 1 Insufficiency of self righteous-, ness, b 154 instituted, c 1. Delightful, b 14. vided for, c 20. Christ. Day, a 72. Table pro- See more in Intercession of Christ, b 36, Love of Christ unchangeable 37, 118 Invitation of Christ answered, a 70. Of the Gospel, a 79, 127, c 13, 20. John the Baptist's message, a 50. Joshua, Aaron, and Moses, 6124. Joy, faith, and love, a 108. Of faith, b 162. Carnal, parted with, b 10, 11. Heavenly up- on earth, a 135, b 3'>, 59. Spi ritual, restored, b 73. See more in Delight, C >mfort. 14, 39 Shed abroad in the heart, a 135. Its banquet, a 68, c 13 Oi Christ in words and deeds, a 77. Of Christ its strength, a 78. Unseen, a 108. To Christ, b 100 T . God pleasant and powerful, b 38. And hatred, a 130. Faith and joy, a 108. And charity, a 133. Of God in sending his Son, a 100.6 103,104 To God and our neighbour, a 116. Reli- gion vain without it, a 134. Peace and meekness a 102. Judgment day, a 45. 61. 65,1 Of Christ dying, c 4, 22. To ' God inconstant, b 20. To the ere itures dangerous, b 48. Distinguishing, a 1, 112, b 96, 97. 89,90. And hell, b 62. Christ coming to it, a 61. Ju -ice, 4, Madness, folly and distemper 109. Sanctification, a 7, 9, o} sin, b 153. - 20, 84, 85, b 90. And glory a Magistrates honoured, b 14 J. TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 237 a 10. 119, See Gospel, Scrip- ture. World, crucifixion to it by th • cms- c 7 . Vho t< it 6 101. Its end b 161. Her tification to it by tlic si^ht o- GoJ 6 41. Its cr 'atio: Preservation h 13. Worship of heaven humllo b 68. Profitable b 12.1. Conde- scended to by God 6 4.3. Christ present a< >t a 66 6 15,16. r 15. Accepted through Christ b 36. 7 Formality in it a 136. Delightful b 14.' 15. 16. 42. Wrath and mercy of God a 42- b BO. *ec God, Hell. YolvK of Chri-f easy a 1 27. Youth, its vanities a 89. 90 \ l\ bed a 91. Zech iriah's aons:, and John's dessage, a 50. Zeal in the Christian race cr4S 6 I 20. And love a 14. For ih ■ gospel a 103. 6 4. The iranl of if b 25. \ rainst sin 6 106 For God b 116. Z»on her lory and defence b 64 See Church, A TABLE TO FIND ANY HYMN BY THE FfRST LINE ADORE and tremble Alas, and aid cay Saviour Ail glory to t ly All mortal vanities be And are we wretches An ! lust this body die And now the scales have Arise, my soul, my As new-horn babes A1 thy command our Ar-lend whde Go Ts Awake my heait, arise Awake our souls, away Awa from every mortal Backward with humble Begin, my tongue, Behold now sinners Behold the blind their Behold the glories of the Behold the grace appears Behold the putter Behold the Rose of Behold the woman's Behold the wretch whose Behold what wondrous Blessed are the humble 24| Blessed be the everlasting 18 96 Blessed be tiie Father 219 2~2 Blesse 1 morning whose 139 17 Blessed with the joys l74 16 • Blood has a voice to 169 164 Bright Kin? ofglory 123 143 Broad i? the road that 191 145 Buriedin shadows 57 82 Bj f-w mong 56 2U Can* creatures to 199 175 Christ and ins cross 69 15 Come, all harmonious 146 26 Come, dearest Lord, 77 172 Come happy souls 160 31 Come hither all ye 73 136 ( ome, holy Spirit, 1 13 ?':> Cone, let us join 206 le, let us join our 34 3 Com- let us lift 163 i)t, l«t us lift our 215 67 Come we that love 110 38 Daughters of Zion, 41 178 /) a* Lord, behold 194 70 Di arest of ail the names 185 36 Death cannot make 122 59 Death may dissolve 18 238 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Death ! 'tis a melancholy Deceived by subtle Dee;: in the dust Descend from heaven, Do we not know- Down headlong from Dread Sovereign, let Ere the blue heavens Eternal sovereign of Eternal Spirit ! Faith is the brighest Far from my thoughts Father, I long, I faint Father we wait Firm as the earth From heaven the From thee, my God, Gentiles by nature, Give me the wings Give to the Father praise Glory to God the Trinity Glory to GOd that walks Glory to God the God is a spirit God of the morning God of the seas, God the eternal, God, who in various Go preach my gospel , Go worship at Great God, how Great God, 1 own Great God, thy glories Great God, to what Great king oi glory Great was the day, Had I the tongues of Happy the church, Happy the heart Hark ! from the tombs Hark ! the Redeemer Bear what the voice Hence from my soul Here atlhy cross High as the heavens High on a hill of Honour to thee, Hosanna, &c. 257, Hosanna to our Hosanna to the Prince Hosanna to the Royal Hosanna with a cheer ful JIow are thy glories 177 69 100 135 2!8 rrt 150 140 66 25 1 29 2-21 77.| 47 137 108 29 134 6 197 183 77 133 115 132 124) How beauteous are their 62 How can I sink with 71 How condescending 105 How full of anguish TOjHow heavy is the 155 How honourable is the 95| How large the promise 4 How oft have sin and 186! How rich are thy How sad our state How shall I praise, the How short and hasty How should the sons How strong thine arm How sweet and awful How vain ^re all things How wondrous great I cannot bear thine 20* 1 ^ive immortal praise 222;i hate the tempter I lift my banner saith I love the windows i'm not ashamed to own [n Gabriel's hand a In thine own ways, In vain the wealthy In vain we lavish out infinite grief ! amazing '3:1 send the joys o earth 84 [ sing my Saviour's Is this the kind return Jehovah speaks, let Jehovah reigns, his J45jjesus in thee our eyes ^2 Jesus invites his saints Jesu:- is gone above the Jesus, the man of Jesus, we bless thy Jesus^we bow before - Jesus with'all thy saints 40|joii- all the glorious 14 Join all the names of love 139,Kind is the speech 93jLaden with guilt, and 167 Let all our tongues 10<£ Let everlasting glories 222 Let every mortal 25 H Let God the Father live 149 Let him embrace my 141 [Let God the Maker's ISjLet me but hear my 96 Let mortal tongues o|3|Let others boast how IABLE OF FIRST LINES. Let Pharisees of high Let the old heathens Let the Beventh angel Let the whole race Let the wild leopards Let them neglect Let us adore the Lite and immortal \a the time Lift up your eyes Like sheep we went Lo! the destroying Lo ! the young tribes Lo ! what a glorious Long have 1 &ai Lord, at thy temple Lord, how divine thy Lord, how secure and Lord, iiow secure my Lord, we adore thy Lord, we adore thy vast Lord, we are blind, Lord, we confess our Lord, what a heavn Lord, what a wretched Lord, wiien my thoughts Man hath a soul ot vast Mistaken souls that My dear Redeemer My drowsy powers My God, how endless My God, my life, My uod, my portion My God, permit me not My God, the spring My God, what endless My heart, how dreadful My Saviour God, my My soul, come meditate My soul forsakes her My tuoughts on awful My thougats surmount Naked as from the earth Nature with all her Nature with open No, I'll repine at death No, I shall envy them No more, my God, Nor eye hath seen, Not all the blood Not all the outward Not different food nor Not from the dust Not the malicious Not to condemn the t to the terrors ' with our mortal eyes 36 Now be the God of Israel 1"»7 .Now by the bowels of >W tor a tune of lofty lo Now have our hearts '• in the galleries 17-- Now in the heat iw let a spacious 115 Now let our pains be Bl Now let the Father ■> ow let the Lord my 53 Now Satan comes with 10 Now shall my inward 195 Now to the Lord a 14 Now to the Lord that ** Now t0 lne power of God 12o O for an overcoming 00 Oh ! if my soul was° 215 Oh ! the almighty Lord 104 Oh! the delights, 107 Often I seek my Lord 04 Once more my soul 10(J Our days, alas ! 124 Our God, how firm his W Our sins, alas ! how 1^4 Our souls shall magnify 7-' Our spirits join to adore 180 Plunged in a gulf 10/ Praise, everlasting 4o Raise thee my soul, lp2 Raise your triumphant 15<3 Rise, rise my soul, Saints, at your heavenly Salvation ! O the See where the great Shall the vile race Shall we go on to sin Shall wisdom cry aloud Shout to the Lord Sin hath a thousand l94:Sin like a venomous 5 Sing to the Lord that 91jSing to the Lord, ye 20c Sitting around our 15a So did the Hebrew 127 So iet our lips and lives 03 Stand up my soul 61 Stoop down my 182 Strait is the way, 56 Terrible God, that 73 That awful day will 49 Thee we adore, 60 The glories of my 58jThe God of mercy 171 120' 117 150 ltil m 07 92 188 62 74 113 211 45 54 lc4 212 222 1*2 119 22 121 34 76 15 162 144 151 41 94 116 ibid 148 3^ 217 143 130 112 160 101 74 149 25 46 61 54 132 187 188 99 132 217 65 -75 142 109 193 105 162 126 121 251 240 TABLE OF FIRST LINE: The King of Glory sends 178 The lands that long 1 The law by Moses 68 The law commands 17) The Lord declares his 170 The Lord descending 173 The Lord Jehovah 199 The Lord on high 50 The majesty of 166 The memory of our 2 1 1 The promise of my 202 The promise was % 178 The true Messiah now 98 The voice of my beloved 39 The wondering world 44 There is a house not 63 There is a land of pure 134 There was an hour when These glorious minds, This is the word of truth Thou whom my soul 38 Thus did the sons 174 Thus far the Lord 47 Thus saith the first, 67 Thussaith the High 51 Thus saith the Ruler 146 Thus saith the mercy 70 Thussaith the wisdom 5 Thy favours, Lord, 119 Time what an empty 128 ?Tis by the faith of joys 175 'Tis from the treasures 86 ?Tis not the law often 172 To God the Father, 222 To God the only wise 28 To God the Father's 224 To him that chose us first ibid To our eternal God ibid 'Twas by an order 187 ?Twas on that dark 201 Twas the commission Vain are the hopes 55 Vain are the hopes that 58 Up to the fields 117 Up to the Lord that 120 W e are a garden walled 43 We bless the prophet 177 We sing the amazing 213 We sing the glories 31 Welcome sweet day of rest 99 Well, the Redeemer's What different powers What equal honours What hapi»y men What mighty man Whence do our mournful When I can read my When in the light 23|When I survey the 1791 When we are raised When strangers stand When tr-e first parents When the great Builder Where are the mourners A7 ho can descrihe Who hath believed Who is this fair one Who shall the Lord's Why does your face, Why do we mourn Why is my heart so Why should the children Why should the earth Why should we start With cheerful voice With holy fear and With joy we meditate Ye angels round the Ye sons of Adam Zion rejoice, and Judah I ■ •it?:,.'. * i HH PSMWtSlSlIfr bUHK mi i p* wm