5few m *JSi I» FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON. D. D BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DWWori wpsvpfffl 9* rrf&C*^ r3 /LnJ>£^7 ,yyi\s. aJlI&V*-' 4- /^t • Au poet ASlf\S 'V&Mfso^nio a /frUwis IW CUUOCLty being patched up with little care, the words many of them out ofufe and fcarce intelligible , without fancy y and fometimes y which is worfey A with* A Preface without any fenfe ; I cannot thinly that any fiber devout perfon, would decry or freight the finging of them in the Church : wherein thd the common People cannot attain in this, more than in other matters, to much sfyll or art ; yet however they feem to me to be imployed more affectionately in this, than in any other part of the Service : atidl confidering that praifing God is the moft excellent part of it b by the fame reafon that the Apojlle prefers Charity before Faith and Hope, be- caufe when they ceafe to be ofufe, this remains for ever , even ifi Heaven it felf; it may feem very reafonable to afford the people all furtherance and affiflance to the better to the Reader. better performance of that Jo which they have already a laudable pro- penfion. I confefs there are difcourage- ments to undertake fuch a worJ^ and particularly that, which fome others have defervedly complain d of \ viz. the ungracefulnefs of the Meafures of our Qommon Tunes : i which I thinly happens to have 4 been the worfi chofen of any Meter r extant in any Language y and fear ce t admits, when words are fitted to \\ them y of any Elegancy ; which \ therefore the Excellent Poets of juj our own have balked, and chofen in m their Tranjlations , to ufe Pinda- # rics or other meafures of their own k fancying , wherein without being A Preface - fo much ftraitned y they had more fcope for their flights and Elegan- cies. But fince the people cannot he wound up to them 3 he that in- tends their benefit jnufl condescend \ and tahg as he finds it 3 the Meter they are accuflomed to ; andfitfuch words to them as they can under- ftand, and may conveigh naturally and eafily into their minds y that pious fenfe which every where breaths in the ^Pfalms of David. And perhaps this may be a harder tas\ to do well , than he that has not tryd it would imagine : efpe- cially when he muft not taJ^e leave to ^Paraphrafe largely in flrains of his owny but mujl hgep clofely, tho not to every word, yet to the fenfe 4 to the Reader. of the Text as it lies before him. This has been attempted I hpow by many, but I thinly not fojuccefs- fully as might have been wifit. For the mojl have plainly mifcar- ried, by tying themfelves too flriff- ly, I bad almoft faidfuperftitionfly, to the words of the Englijh Text, which in a Thoufand places cannot be made to fall Naturally, without botching, into verfe ; Jo that there is little more of Poetry in them> than meer cRhime. A 'Reverend Bijhop, that faw this fault and avoided it, yet pitch- ed upon an unlucky method in his Translation, to mabg every firft and fecond, every third and fourth line of a ^Pfalm to anfwer and rhime to A 3 one A Pref ace one another ; whereby, in the jjjort meafures efpecially of eight and fix feet (which is the common one) he war too much hamper d and confi- ned 9 fo that the words could not fall in fo naturally as they ought ; which appears (the better to ex- plain what I mean) even in the two firfl lines of the firfl Pfalm, which in his Verfion are thefe, The Man is bleft, whofe feet not tread, By wicked Counfels led : where the Rhime returning Jo quic\, forced the lafl word of the firfl line, out of its proper order. Another Ingenious Gentleman fince that, beflowedvery commend- able pains in this wor\, but yet (which the R to me READER. (which was great pity) his Ver- fionfeems to me left fitted for com- mon nfe than the former : For thd fometimes he may he thought to have chofen too great bluntnefs and homelinefsofphrafe, as if intend- ing to comfy with the vulgar \wit~ nefs fuch as thefe, for injiance - — Good Fellows in their Wine — Goblin of the Night — Gates of gaping Death — Created at a blafl — Potters brittle Ware. — Muttons to the Shambles fold. — Water fwell his Guts, and fuch lihg ; yet at other times his Phra- fes, efpecially his Epithets y are not to be under fiood by the vulgar without a Comment : fuch as thefeP Libyan Fields.— Torrid Climes. A 4 Phoe- A Preface Phoenician die. — Oazy Beds. — Deaths Carnivals. -- Ophir In- gots.— Aromatick Unguents., &c. Very often again (without oc- dafion given by the Pfahn) his fhrafe is too Poetical y and not be- fitting the Gravity of the SubjeB : for inftance in fuch as thefe. — Suns Weftern Inn (for his fet- ing) — Wind-rockt Cradles., (for Birds Nejis) - Air-fann'd Flames. — Feathered fhow'r — Grey feathered Morn. - Heav'ns winged Pofts. — Heav ns ftarry Canopy ^ and a great many fuch !i{e. When I obferved thefe things, thd atfiift I only intended to mahg a ColleUion oj P films out of others, for to the Reader. for the ufe of that Society to which I relate (where we are bound by the Orders of the Houfe, upon Sun- days and Fejlivals and the Eves of them, to fing the Tfalms to an Organ, tho without a Quire) I altered my thoughts , and refolved to try as others had done before me, fo to fit the ^Pfalms to the common Tunes, that the vulgar might bear their fart in them , and the more intelligent and sfylful might not have reafon to dejpije this part of the Service. Which defign whe- ther I have performed, Imufi leave others to judge ; only de firing when they do fo , to remember that this was my end, and not tofet up for a Toet. And A Preface oAnd now to give the Reader fome account of my manner of pro- ceeding herein • Becaufe {for the reafon before given) I refolved not to ty up myfelfflrictly to the ufe of the words of the Englifh Text, un- lefs they would fall in naturally y but rather to clear the phrafes by a fhort 'Parapbrafe, thd ft ill peeping to the fenfe 5 I therefore confulted the Critichg and other Expofitors upon places of difficulty, and efpe- cially the Paraphrafes oft he Learn- ed *Dl Hammond and Amyral- diis. J have endeavoured to fuit my Verfion to the ftrain of the ^Pfalms, which are very different ; fome more humble and plain, heft fuited to Davids afftiUive Com- plaints, to the Reader. plaints, or to tbofe Pfalms that in- ftruff mens manners : Others are more lofty, elegant, and poetical ; as when he fets out the worfy of God, his Creation and Providence, or the perfections of the Almighty cI^uler of the World ; or propheti- cally defcribes things that relate to theMefjiah. Inflames of which may be feen in Pfalm 23. 29. 45. 65. 91. 93. 96. 104. 139. not to mention many others. I fore fee two Obje&ions againfl my method of proceeding ; which I jhall briefly endeavour to fatisfie. The one is, that I have left fo ma- ny Pfalms untranjlated : the other, that I have tafyn at other times only fome portions of 'Pfalms, and left A Preface left out many Verges in tbofe I have tranflated. In Anfwer to both which \ \thin\it may fuffice to re- turn ; That in the choice I have made, I confzdered and pitched up- on thofe Pfalms or portions oft hem, which were mofi proper and ofmoji general ufe to us Chrijlians. Such are Pfalms oflhantygiving, or of Petition for mercies we all need, or that inflruff us in our *Duty. But I halted thofe whofe ajfietf was up- on Davids perfonal troubles, or Is- raels particular condition, or rela- ted to the Jewifh and legal 0 econo- my, or are prophetical of the Sta- tions theyjhouldfubdue, or refpeB- ed their deliverances , or fuch as refer not to us, but by a more diffi- cult to the Reader. cult Accommodation , or where they exprefs a temper not fo fut able to the mild and gentle Jpirit of the Goffel, fitch as our Saviour repref fed in his Difciples , not allowing imprecations of vengeance againft our Enemies y but rather praying for them ; efpecially when that pro* phetich^ Jftirit dds not now refi up- on .us y that did upon David. So alfb fuch Pfalms as are of very Artificial contrivance in the He- brew, the Verfes beginning with the fever al Letters of the (^Alpha- bet , and the phrafes with great <^Art varied y thd containing the fame repeated fenfe, which cannot be imitated fo well in other Tongues y many Verfes in them are left A Preface left out l as among others in the % 7th Pfalm j and eftecially in the 119th Yfalm y which therefore I have contraUed into fix farts : I might alfo add, that 1 have fome- times omitted a few Verfes that preface to a Pfalm. If thefe rea- fons will be allowed me, then lfup- fofe there will be very little found either in whole ^Pfalms or peces of them r that is not tranflated. If this fatisfie not, I have only one thing further to offer which me- tMnfy may. That I defire only that 1 may have the fame favour that is granted to every Parifh Qar\; who infetting the Pfalms, is not wont to run through them in order, nor to anoint at all times a whole to the Reader. whole one to be fung, but onlyfucb portions of them as are fuit able to theoccajion, or to the time allotted not for this alone , but for other fervices to be performed in the Qon- gregation : And if I hadfaid no more, I hfiow not why I may not tahg liberty to pc\ and chufe por- tions of Tf alms, as well as he. I have nothing more to add, unlefs it be fit to mention , that I have put very many of the ^Pfalms into the Meter of the Hundred Pfalm, which meafure , as well as the Tune, I judge to be the beft we have: but for thofe that may be of another mind, I have comply edfo far , as to repeat the far greater number offuch Pfalms in the com- moner A Preface, Ylz- fbe word Architect 9 which fignifies a Mafter-Builder 9 and I hope he will not meet with fuch another throughout the whole wor}\. IMPRIMATUR, T5$ 9UIL.JJNE. 2 $falm I. [To the ioo. Tfalm TumJ^ BLefl: is the Man whofe vertuous fteps No wicked Counfels lead afide ; Nor (lands in Sinners ways :, nor fits Where God and Goodnefs men deride. But on the Laws Divine his love Isplac'd, his Souls entire delight ; On thefe his mind is fix'd by Day, On thefe his wakeful thoughts by Night. 3 He like a Tree, from living ftreams Derives his fap and kindly juice ^ His Leaves are ever frefh and green, ; His Branches timely Fruits produce. No crofs events (hall blaft his hopes, Nor fpoil the pleafures of his mind 5 / : 4 Whilft the ungodly are difpers'd Like chaff, by every ftormy wind. 5 Tho' Sinners here may pafs for Saints, And vile Hypocrify for Grace *, Their Guilt, whenjudg'd, will find no Plea> Nor they among the Juft a place. B 6 God 2 P S A L M II. 6 God will reward the Jufc mens works, As he approves the ways they tread ^ But the fmooth Paths of Sinners, down To Death and to Damnation lead. t&felm ii. i \T7H Y do the Heathen Nations rage, W And foolifh things furmife } 2 Kings fet them felves againft their God, Rulers his Chrift defpife ? 3 His gentle Government they count Their Yoke, his Laws their Chain *, Freedom tliey'l have without controul, No Bonds (hall them reftrain. 4 But God above will fcorn their rage, Their vain attempts deride \ 5 His Pow'r mall fright them, and his wrath Vex their defeated Pride. 6 For all their ipite, I've fet my King Securely on his Throne: 7 And, what I had decreed before, Proclaimed him now my Son. This is the Birth-Day of thy Rule, 8 Thy Scepter I'll advance O're all the Earth ; the Gentiles give For thine inheritance. 9 Thou with an Iron Rod fhalt bruife Their difobedient Neck ; Like brittle Potfnerds, all their powers Without refiftance break. ■io Let Psalm HI. io Let the Great Rulers of the World, This greater Lord revere , 1 1 Serve him with chearful willingnefs, And to difpleafe him fear. 12 In low fubmiilions to his Son, Your happinefs does lye \ Then you are fafe, when hee's well pleas'd *, When hee's provok'd, ye dye. patm in. i TTjTHat numbers, Lord, againft me rife, VV And in my troubles boail: ? 2 That fay my hopes in God are vain, And my Condition loft ? 3 But, Lord, I'll glory in thee ftill, And on thy Fow'r rely ; Thou fhalt defend me as a fhield, And lift my head on high. 4 To thee I cry'd in my diftrefs, And thou from Heav'n didft hear ; 5 Safely I flept without concern, And wak'd without all fear. 6 Tho' thoufands of my Foes confpir'd, My courage fhould not fail ; Tho' they befieg'd me, I mould be Secur'd, or elfe prevail. 7 Arife, and fave me, O my God } For thou haft heretofore Turn'd back my Enemies with fhame, And broken allthdr pow'r. B a 8 Thofe Psalm IV. 8 Thofe whom the Lord do's Love and own, He (till will blefs and fave -, Then let this Author of their good, Their chearful praifes have. #faun iv. i TJEarme, O Lord, the great fupport JlI Of mine Integritie , Thou haft my former troubles eas'd, Now to my Pray'rs draw nigh. 2 Fond men ! that would my Glory ftain, My Government defpife ; How long will ye purfue vain hopes, And pleafe your felves with lies ? 3 Know that the Lord do's Righteous Men With fpecial favour own : Tho' you defpife me, he ne're will On my Petitions frown. 4 Sin not, but fear , let quiet thoughts Inftruft and make you wife \ 5 Join a pure heart with trull: in God As the bell Sacrifice. 6 Tho' others in diftruft of thee, To other fnccours fly •, Thou art our hope f Lord, call; on us A favourable Eye. 7 Thy Love more chears my heart, than when Their Corn has wilh'd increafe ^ Or when a happy Vintage makes Their Wine o'reflow the Prefs. 8 Dowo ) Psalm VI. 8 Down will I lye in Peace, and fleep Shall clofe my wearied Eyes •, No fears difturb me, whilft I know In God my fafety lies. 0faim vi. [To the ioo. PfaimTune.'J i 1" Ord, I can fuffer thy rebukes, I > When thou doll kindly me chaftife •, But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear ? O let not that againfl; me rife. 2 Pitty my Ianguifhing Eftate *, And tiofe perplexities 1 feel, 3 While crufhed by thy heavy hand, 0 let thy gentler touches heal. 4 Lord for thy goodnefs fake return, And lave my life •, for in the Grave 5 None can remember thee, nor thou Thankful acknowledgments canlt have. 6 See how I pafs my weary dayes In fighs and grones*, and when 'tis night, 1 drown my Bed and felf in tears : 7 My grief confumes and dims my fight. 8 Depart ye wicked Foes *, your hopes Are dafh'd •, for this my mournful voice, Wi|l bring God nearer to mine aid, When you come flocking to rejoice, B ->, q The Psalm VI. 9 The Lord hath heard my Pray'r *, and thofe iq That gap'd upon me as their prey, Will vex themfelves at their defeat, And with confufion turn away. [_Another zJ^fetre^ j | ' Ord, I can well endure, when thou JL> Dofl: kindly me chaitife j But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear, O let it never rife. 2 Pity my weak Eftate, and thofe Perplexities I feel, 3 While crufhed by thy hand ; O let Thy gentler touches heal. 4 In mercy, Lord, return and /pare My Life -r for in the Grave j None can remember thee ; nor thou Acknowledgments canfi: havd. 6 See how I pafs my weary dayes In groans -0 and when 'tis night, I drown my Bed and felf in tears , 7 My grief confumes my fight. 8 Depart ye wicked Foes ; your hopes Are dafh'd, my mournful voice Will bring me help from God, when you Come flocking to rejoice. 0 The Lord hath heard my Pray'r, and thofe That gaped for a prey \ Vexed ) PSAJLM VIH. Vexed at their defeited hopes With fhame lhall turn away. pMm Viii. i /~\ Lord our Governour, on Earth V_y Thy Name is Excellent : Thy Glory is exalted far Above the Firmament. 2 From the weak Pow'rs of Babes, thou mak'ft Thy Victories arife } They ftill the Triumphs of thy Foes, And fhame thine Enemies. 3 When I to Heav'n, thy glorious work, Raife mine admiring Eye ; And there behold the Moon and Stars That beautify the Sky : 4 Lord ! what is man, that he fhould have In thy kind thoughts a place f Why doft thou thus advance and blefs His miferable Race ? 5 Tho' lower than the Angels made, He wears a Glorious Crown : 6 Thy works below all itooptohim, And for their Sov'raign own. 7 The Beafts that in the Paftures feed, Or in the Deferts lie •, 8 Fifties that move within the Seas, And Fowls beneath the Sky *, p Thefe are his Slaves ^ but let not Man Difown Gods Government *, B 4 Whofe 8 Psalm IX. Whofe Pow'r do's rule the World, whofe Name Alone is Excellent. #faun ix. [_Asthe ioo.T/4/w.] 1 XTTtih all my Soul Hlblefs the Lord, W And all his mighty works proclaim 2 Gladnefs and Joy fhall fill my heart, Whilfl I ling praifes to his Name. 7 Th> Eternal God, from change fecure, Hasplac'd his Throne in glorious Light ; 8 When he appears to judge the World, His fentence will be juft and right. 9 From him th' opprefs'd will find relief, Hee'il be their refuge in diftrefs ^ 10 No good Mans Faith was ever fham'd, His Pray'r ne're wanted good fuccefs. jS God, by the judgments he inflicts, Declares his Righteoufnefs to all : They that lay Trains to hurt the good, Set Traps t' cccafion their own fall. 7y Yea Hell £he ruine of them waits, Who God and Jufrice difregard : i g When poor mens wronged Patience Obtains fure refcue and reward. ?p Arife, O Lord, and interpofe To blafl; the wickeds good fuccefs, 20 And ) Psalm IX. 9 20 And by thy Terrors make them reel They are but Men, and fo confefs. #fcttm ix. [Another aJ^fetre.2 i T'Le blefs the Lord with all my Soul, -* And all his works proclaim ; 2 Gladnefs ihall fill my heart, whilffc I Sing praifes to his Name. 7 Th' Eternal God has plac'd on high His Throne in glorious light : 8 When he appears to judge the World, His Sentence will be right. 9 From him th' opprefs'd will find relief, And refuge in diftrefs : ro No good mens hopes return afham'd, Nor Pray'rs without fuccefs. J 6 God by his Judgments do's declare His righteoufnefs to all : They that lay Trains to hurt the good, Set Traps for their own fall. 17 Yea Hell their ruine waits, who God And Juftice difregard ; 18 When poor mens wronged Patience Shall find a fure reward. : 19 Arife, OLord, and overturn The wickeds good fuccefs s 20 Affright them fb, that they may know They're men, and fo confefs. io Psalm XI. 0faim xi. i T Trull in God, why Ihould I then J- By thofe difcourag'd be, Who bid me like a frighted Bird Unto the Mountains flee ? 2 For crafty Foes my ruine wait, Have ready bent their bow : 3 If the Foundations be deftroy'd, What can the righteous do ? 4 God in his Sanctuary dwells, Heav'n is his glorious Throne \ From whence he views trie Sons of Men, And judges every one. 5 When he examines righteous men, He do's their works approve *, Such as are wicked and unjufr, His Soul can never love. 6 Snares (hall befal them, and for thefe This mixture is made up, Fire, Brimftome, and tempeftuous ftorms, The portion of their Cup. 7 God, who himfelf is righteous, do's In righteoufnefs delight •, And ftill will favour and protecT: The man that is upright. ffettn Psalm XII. 1 1 $feim xii. {As the 100. Pfalm.2 j TF thou, Lord, dofl not rife and help, -*- Goodnefs from Earth will fly away j And faithful men will hardly find A place, if thou much longer flay. 2 Diffimulation credit gains, They're counted wife that act a part , Who tho' their words are fmooth and fair, Intend no kindnefs in their heart. 3 God will bafe Flatterers deftroy, And their deceitful arts will lhame \ Whole Pride no vengeance fears from God* And count Religion but a name. 4 Pow'r is their Juftice ^ whofe defects By fraud and falihood they fupply -, And plead for their injurious tongues An uncontrouled Liberty. 5 But God who hears the poor man fighs, And groans of fuch as are opprefl \ At length will vindicate their caufe, And raife his Pow'r to give them reft. 6 Gods words from all deceit are pure, His faithfulnefs has oft been try'd ; Refined Silver's not fo free Fromdrofs, tho' feven times purify'd. 7 Thy iz Psalm XII. 7 Thy promifes fhall never fail •, Thou Lord (halt keep the juft from harm *, g Tho' when the viieft men have pow'r, The wicked every where will fwarm. #fahn xii. ^Another Metre.'} i T Ord, if thou doft not come and help, 1 4 Goodnefs will fly away •, And faithful men will find noplace, If thou much longer ftay. 2 Diffimuiation credit gains, They'r wife that act a part : Who tho' their words are fmooth, intend No kindnefs in their heart. 3 God will bafe Flatterers deflxoy, And ali their Arts will fhame ; Who fear not Gods Revenge, and count Religion bur a name. 4 Pow'r is their Juftice \ whofe defects By falfhood they fupply •, And plead for their injurious tongues Unbounded Liberty. $ But God that hears the fighs and grones Of fuch as are oppreft j Will vindicate their caufe, and raife His pow'r to give them reft. 6 Gods words from all deceit are free, His Truth has oft been try'd • Silver Psalm XIV. i? Silver is not fo free from drofs, Tho' feven times purify 'd. 7 Thy promife, Lord, fhall never fail To keep the juft from harm *, 8 Tho', when the vile have pow'r, bad men On every fide will fwarm. #faim xiv. \_ 2 God from his glorious Throne above, Look'd down and took a Uriel; furvey, What men did feek and know the Lord3 And did his juft Commands obey. 3 He found them all degenerate, With Joathfome wickednefs o'regrown *, None were Religious and Juft, Or practis'd goodnefs, no not one. 4 'Tis ftrange, they mould without remorfe, Like bread thy people thus devour 7 ■ ■ Yet 14 Psalm XIV. Yet neither own thee by their Pray'rs, Nor dread the vengeance of thy pow'r. 5 For all their confidence and pride, Terrors ihall feize them unawares ; When God appears to help the juft, And punifhment forthefe prepares. 6 You now deride their truft in God \ 7 But when from bondage he ihall bring Salvation to his people \ then You Ihall be fad and they ihall fing. #faim xiv. [Another Metre.'] i T^Ools in their hearts have faid, No God JT Do's mind th' affairs below ; For tho* they fpeak it not aloud, They live as if 'twere fb. Their principles are all corrupt, Their actions hateful are ; They're skilful only to do ill, From good eftranged far. 2 God from his Throne above look'd down, And took a Uriel: furvey, What men did feek and know the Lord, And his juft Laws obey. 3 He found them all degenerate, With loathfome fins o'regrown } What was Religious, juft and good, None practised, no not one. 4 Strange! Psalm XV. 1 5 4 Strange ! that they fhould without remorfe, Like Bread the poor devour : Yet neither own thee by their Pray'rs, Nor dread thy mighty pow'r. 5 For all their confidence, ftrange fears Shall feize them unawares : When God do's help the juft, for thefe Due verjgeance he prepares. 6 You now deride their truft in God, But when his pow'r fhall bring Salvation to his people, then You'll figh, and they fhall flng. #feim xv. 1 T Ord let me know that happy man, I j W horn thou fo well doft love ; That he may praife thee here below, And dwell with thee above. 2 'Tis he, whofe life is free from blame, Whofe works are right and juft •, Whofe heart and words are true, and whom One may fecurely truft. 3 His Neighbours credit do's not wound By a detracting tongue: Nor in his Infamy delights ; Much lefs would do him wrong. 4 Vile men and their lewd praftifes, His vertuous Soul do's loath -7 But (hews tp fuch as fear the Lord, Kindnefs and honour both. Who 16 Psalm XVI. Who do's not break his Oath, when he To his own damage fwears \ But his ftrid verrue far before His interefl prefers. ^ Who hates exaction, and reje&s Bribes to betray the juft : This man fhall ne're be mov'd, but may In God fecurely truft. $fattn xvi. ^ /"XD D is my Portion, all my good VJT From his rich mercy flows *, And his good Providence fecures The bleffings he bellows. $ I envy not the great mans (late, Nor pine to fee his ftore : With what I have I'm pleafed much, With what I hope for more. 7 I'll blefs the Lord, ev'n when he makes Troubles mine exercife , Thofe fad and folitary thoughts Inftrucl; and make me wife. 8 When God is prefent to my mind, My fears are over-blown j When he ftands by me with his aid, No pow'r fhall caft me down. g Therefore my heart and tongue rejoice^ In him my flefh fhall truft \ tfo My Soul fhall not remain in Helly Nor Body in the Dull. n The Psalm XIX. i7 ,i i The path of life they both ihall find ; And in thy prefcnce tail Pleafuresto full perfection grown, And joys that ever laft. #faim xix. i /T"f H E Heav'ns, whofe beauteous frame we fee, JL Gods Skill and Pow'r proclaim •, 2 The Laws by which each Day fucceeds The Night, declare the fame. 3 Thefe tho' they have no voice like ours, Nor words to them belong ; 4 Yet they exprefs to all the World Thy praife, without a tongue. 5 The Sun has there a glorious Tent t No Bridegroom mews his Face Sochearful, nor no Champion runs With fo much flxength his Race. 6 Forth from the Eaftern Coaft he bends His courfe unto the Weft : All th* Earth rejoices in his light, And by his heat is blcft. 7 Gods Law's a perfect Rule of Life, Our errours this defcries :, Sinners to goodnefs this converts, And makes the fimple wife. 8 To Reafon and our better Pow'rs His juft Commands accord : Their joys are pure, and to the Soul Both Food and Light afford, C Part. i8 Psalm XIX. Van. II. 9 Thy fear, O Lord, can cleanfe our Souls, And keep them pure and bright : Thy Judgments are exactly true, And altogether right. 10 More to be pris'd than treafnres, which With fineft Gold are fill'd: Sweeter than Honey, and the drops From Honey-Combs diftilPd . 1 1 Thefe are my Monitors, to whom My profperous ftatel own ; And in obferving thefe mall gain Rewards that are unknown. 1 2 But all the failings of his life What man can call to mind > Lord, let thofe faults thy pity move, And cafy pardon find. 13 Tbo1 frail I am, let no bold crimes En (lave my Soul to fin : So fliall I blamelefs innocence Maintain, and peace within. 14 My Pray'rs and praifes then fhall be A pleafmg Sacrifice To thee, my God, in whom my ftrength And my Salvation lies. $feim P S A L M XXI. I p 0Calin xxi. i /^V Lord, how joyful is the King \J With thy Salvation bleft! 2 Thou'll given himhis hearts defire, And granted his ixqueil. 3 Prevented by thy wond'rous Love A fplendid Crown he wears *, 4- The Life he asked was prolong1 d To' innumerable years. 5 By thee preferv'd, his Glory's great, With Majefty array'd : 6 By thee for ever highly blcfl, And in thy favour glad. 7 The King do's on the Lord rely, Whofe grace will make him {land : ' 8 But thofe that are thy Foes, mall know The Terrour of thy hand. 9 Thy flaming wrath (hall them devour, io And all their Seed root out : 1 1 Repay the mifchief they defign'd, But could not bring about. 12 Thefe fhall be made the mark, at which Thy killing Arrows aim ; i? Thus, Lord, exalt thy Pow'r, and we Will fing and praife thy Name. c z #foim 2o Psalm XXII. $taim xxii. 2 5 HP HE praifes due to thee, O Lord, i- Shall in thy Church be pay'd j Before thy Saints thofe vows perfbrm'd, That in diftrefs I made. 26 The longings of the poor and meek Thy goodnefs fhall fupply : Thou fhalt revive their fainting hopes, That on thy ftrength rely. 2j The Gentses by his kindnefs won, Shall turn unto the Lord ; By all the Kindreds of the Earth His name fhall be ador'd. 28 The Lord is King ; and under him Princes their Sceptres fway •, All Nations pay him homage, and His pow'rful Rule obey. 29 The profpexous Rich fhall worfhip him ; And they that to the Grave Defcend, fhall bow to him ^ for none His Soul alive can fave. 3 o A chofefl Seed fhall to their Race Declare hisRighteoufnefs} 3 1 What God has done for them, will raife His Mercies fame no lefs. #faim S A L M XXIII. 2 I #faim xxiii. [As the 100. Pfalm.2 i /^»0 D is my Shepherd, who will fee V_J That all my wants be ftill fupply'd ; I fhall not be expos'd to wrong, Nor left to (tray without a Guide. 2 The Paftures they are frefhand green, Where I have eafe and fweet repair. : The dreams are cool and quiet, where I quench my thirft and pleafe my talc. 3 His comforts, which revive my SquJ, Lifes tedious journey pleafant make ; And in the peaceful ways of Grace He leads me, for his goodnefs fake. 4 Tho' I fhould walk, where black defpair, And forrow calls a difmal fhade \ Thy Power and thy tender care Would chafe my fears, and make me glad. 5 Thou fpread'ft my Table, where my Foes Behold thy Bounty, and repine To fee rich Oyls anoint my Head, And fee my Cup 6'reflow with Wine. 6 Surely the Goodnefs of the Lord Shall ftill furround me all my days : I will frequent thy Houfe, and there Difplay thy Love, and fing thy praife. C 3 J?fe!m 12 Psalm XXIII. I&faim xxiii. [Another Metre.^ 1 ^FHE Lord my careful Shepherd is, JL I to his flock belong : I ihall not ftray without a Guide, Nor be expos'd to wrong. 2 The paftures they are frefh and green, Where I have food and eafe ; He leads me to the quiet ftreams Where I my thirlt appeafe. $ His comforts which refrcfh my Soul, Lifes journey pleafant make ; He guides me in his righteous paths, For his own Goodnefs fake. 4 Tho' I mould walk where black defpair Reflects a difmal (hade ; Thy Rod and StafTwould chafe away My fears, and make me glad. 5 Inprefence of my Foes, thou fpread'fl My Table, who repine To fee rich Oyls anoint my Head, My Cup o'reflow with Wine. 6 Surely the Goodnefs of the Lord* Shall Crown my future days \ I will frequent his Houfe, to mew His Love, and fing his praife. ffalm Psalm XXIV- 2} ^faUn xxiv. i HPHE Earth's the Lords, to him belong A All Creatures it contains ; His gracious care to all the World Extends, 6're which he Reigns. 2 He did upon the floating Seas The Earths great Fabrick lay } And on th' unliable Floods, be made Her fixt Foundations ftay. 3 Into that Hill where God refides, Who ihall admitted be ? Lord, who within thy holy place, May ftand and worihip thee ? 4 He whofe unfpotted hands no crimes, Whofe heart no ftains defile \ Whofe tongue blafphemes not God, nor fwears His Neighbour to beguile. 5 Such men unto thine Altar may Their free approaches make ; God hears their Pray'rs, and they are fure His Bleffings to partake. 7 Ye Gates and everlafting Doors, Be open and make room -7 Lift up your Heads, and you mail fee The King of Glory come. 8 If you demand, what Lord is this ? And who's this Glorious King ? C 4 B *4 Psalm XXV. It is the Mighty LordofHofts, Who do's Salvation bring. #folm xxv. TO God I make my Pray'r, In him my trufl: repofe ^ O let me not become a fcorn Or triumph to my Foes. Let no Events deject Their Souls that wait on thee ; Let difappointments fhame their hopes, That deal perfidioufly. The ways thou, Lord, doftchufe Make me to know aright % And teach me always to perform What's pleafing in thy fight. From the ftraight paths of Truth Ne're let me go aftray -, From thee, my Saviour, I beg Direction every day. Lord, call to mind thy Love, Ever of old exprefl *, How thou haft gracioufly reliev'd Thy Servants, when diftreft. Into my youthful fins No ftricl: inquiry make j Thofe early faults, O Lord, forgive, For thine own goodnefs fake. fart, Psalm XXV- 25 Fart. II. 8 God who is good and julc, Will erring Souls inftruct j Their wandring fteps to the fafe paths Of Vertue will conduct. 9 The humble Souls hee'J guide, And teach the meek his way } 10 Kindnefs and Truth exprefs to fuch As his juft Laws obey. 1 1 Incourag'd by thy grace, For mercy I intreat \ Pardon my Sins, OLord, that are Both numerous and great. 1 2 Who is that happy Man That fears the Lord above ? Hee'l ever lead him in the ways That he himfelf doth love. 1 3 PofTefs'd with quiet thoughts His Soul fhall dwell at eaft j His Seed fhall after him enjoy Profperity and Peace. 14 Thefecretsof his Love God will make known to thofe That fear him, and the bleflings he Refervts, to them difclofe. Part. III. j 5 In all my troubles, Lord, Mine Eyes are towards thee 5 z6 Psalm XXVI. I hope thy goodnefs at the lafl From all will fet me free. 1 6 Lord turn a gracious Eye Tome, and mercy mow, Great are th' afflictions I endure, And find no help below. 1 7 My troubles are enlarg'd, Lord fend me quick relief \ 1 8 Grant me forgivenefs of my fins, And then remove my grief. 19 ConfiderhowmyFoes In number (till increafe ; How they with caufelefs hatred feek The ruine of my Peace. 20 Preferve and keep my Soul From fharae as well as guilt j O never difappoint the hopes That I on thee have built. 1 1 Let my try'd Innocence Find fure fupports from thee *, At length thy choien people, Lord, From all their troubles free. $falm xxvi. PLead thou my caufe, O thou that know'ft My Souls integrity : Nothing fhall fhake my Confidence, Whilft I on thee rely. Mine Psalm XXVII. 27 2 Mine inmoft thoughts I offer, Lord, To thine impartial Eye ; O try my heart, leaft any fin Should there concealed lie. 3 The contemplation of thy Love Gives me the bell: delight : This both engages and excites My care to walk aright. 6 My thoughts and actions I'll preferve free from impurity } And then th' Oblations I prefent, Shall acceptable be. 7 Then I aloud with chearful voice Thy goodnefs will proclaim *, And tell of all thy wond'rous works, To magnify thy Name. $falm xxvii. 7 'T^O my Petitions, Lord, return A An anfwer full of grace : 8 Thy face thou bad'ft me feek, and I Refoive to feek thy face. 9 Lord, do not in difpleafure hide Thy face, nor me reject ^ Thofe fuccours I have had before, From thee I ftill expect. •3 0 My Parents Love is not fo great As thine, nor care fo large *, When 28 Psalm XXVIII. When they forfake me, I become Still more thy care and charge. 1 1 Lord, let me plainly fee the way Where I may fafely tread •, Avoiding all the cunning fnares Mine Enemies have laid. 1 3 How wretched had I been, when I With troubles was oppreft, Had I not hop'd thy mercy would Secure my Peace and Reft. 14 Wait ftill on God, my Soul, from him Courage and Strength derive ^ Tho' he delay, he will at length Thy fainting heart revive. #faim xxviii. 1 yiEar me, O Lord, my fure defence, xl When I thy fuccour crave ; Elfe I fhall be like them that lie Neglected in the Grave. 6 Bleft be the Lord, who bow'd his Ear To thofe requefts I made j 7 I trufted in his ftrength and found His feafonable aid. Thy favour, Lord, has made my heart Exceedingly rejoice ; In grateful Hymns I will advance Thy praife with chearful voice. 8 Thofe Psalm XXIX. 29 8 Thofe that upon his Pow'r rely, God will prote4 i9Tho\ 4o Psalm XXXVI. 19 Tho' good men oft afflicted are, At length God fets them free ^ 20 His care do's to their Bodies reach, No bone fhall broken be. Si Bad men fhall perifh, when they're plagu'd, With all that hate the Juft j 22 Whom God will keep, and never fail Their hopes that on him truft. #falm xxxvi. 5 T?Eyond the limits of the Skie XJ Thy mercy, Lord, extends ; Thy faithfnlnefs the narrow bounds Of fpace and time tranfcends. 6 Mountains may be remov'd, before Thy truth fhall fail the leafl ; Thy judgments none can fathom ) thou Preferveft Man and Beaft, j But who can prize enough that Love God bears unto the juft ; Under whofe Providence and care Good men fecurely truft. S They to the Plenty of thy Houfe For all fupplies fhall look ; And freely of thy pleafures drink As from a running Brook. 9 For all the Springs of Joy and Life Derived are from thee ; From Psalm XXXVII. 41 From thy continued favour flows All our Felicity. 10 To thofethat thus efteem thy Love, Thy kindnefs drill impavt ; And all thy promifes fuifil To men of upright heart. $Calm xxxvii. \_Asthe 100. Pfalmr\ 1 T E T none be envious, when he fees I j The wickeds profperous Eftate ; Nor, tempted by their good fuccefs, Grow bold their Crimes to imitate. 2 For fo the Grafs is frefh and green, Before the Mower cuts it down ^ And beauteous Flow'rs, within a while Are withered by the fcorching Sun. 3 Hee'swife that's always doing good, And on Godsgoodnefs do's rely} 4 Thus thy Enjoyments hee'll fecure, And all thy juft defires fupply. 5 Leave thy concerns unto his care, In firm dependance on him live j Hee'll either grant what thou wouldft have, Or what he knows is better give. 6 Tho' 4i Psalm XXXVII. 6 TW (landers and detracting tongues, Like Clouds, thy Kighteoufnefs obfcure j Hee'll clear thy Innocence, the Light At Noon (hall not appear more pure. *<5 Think not meer wealth makes happy men \ That little which contents the poor, Is better far, than wicked mens Ill-got or ill-employed ftore. Tan. II. 23 The Lord directs a good mans fteps, And he delighteth in his way -, 24, He is not ruin'd by his falls, Gods pow'r is his fupport and flay. 25 In all th' experience of my life, That Liberal man I ne're could fee, Whofe Alms exposed himfelf to want, Or brought his Race to Beggery. 26 Hee's ever merciful and lends, And thus his Seed a bleffing gain •, 27 If thou wouldft therefore happy be, Do good and from all fin abftain. 28 For God whofe Nature's good and juft, Thofe that are like himfelf will own •, They fhall continue •, when the race Of wicked men is overthrown. 35 I've Psalm XXXVII. 4? 3 5 I've feen the wicked rife to pow'r, Flourifh like Lawrels ever green j 36 But fuddenly their ruine came, And no remainder could be feen. 37 Mark but the good and perfect man, And him that's upright in his ways , Mercy attends his happy life, And quiet peace concludes his days. $fetm xxxvii. \_Another Metre,"} IT E T none be troubled to behold JLv The wicked s profp'rous State *, Nor by their good fuccefs grow bold Their crimes to imitate. 2 For Grafs is frefh and green, before The Mower cuts it down •? And beauteous Flowers within a while Are withered by the Sun. 3 Hee's wife that's doing good, and on Gods goodnefs do's rely *, 4. Thus thy Enjoyments hee'U fecure, Thy juft defires fupply. 5 Leave thy concerns to him, in firm Dependance on him live \ Hee'll either grant what thou vfould'ft have, $)r what is better give. 6 Tho' 44 Psalm XXXVIL 6 Tho' flanderous tongues fhould like a Cloud Thy Righteoufnefs obfcure j Hee'll clear thy innocence, the light Shall not appear more pure. 16 Think not meer wealth makes happy men -7 For what contents the poor, Is better than Bad mens ill-got Or ill-imployed ftore. Part. II. 23 The Lord that guides a good mans fteps, D Jiighteth in his way \ 24 He is not ruin'd by his falls, Godspow'r will be his ftay. 25 In all my Life I never yet That liberal man could fee ; Whofe Alms expos'd himfelf to want, Or Race to Beggery. 26 He mercifully lends, and thus His Seed a bleffing gain \ 27 If thou wouldfl then be bleft, do good And from all fmabftain. 28 God that is Good and Juft, will thofe That him refemble own \ They (hall continue, when the Race Of Bad men is o'rethrown. 3 5 I've feen the wicked rife, and fpread Like Lawrels frefh and green \ 36 But when his hafly ruine came, No remnant could be feen. 37 Mark Psalm XXXIX. 4j 3 7 Mark but the perfect man, and him That's upright in his ways *, Mercy attends his happy life, And peace concludes his days. #falm xxxix. \_ I have to live, I view ; To know my felf and them, how frail I am, and they are few. 5 My days are but a fpan, mine Age Is nothing unto thee ; When man is in his belt eftate, Hee's only vanity. 6 A fhadow he purfues, but his Vexations real are j Gets wealth, but knows not who fhall reap The profit of his care. 7 Let others foolifhly expect How kind the World will prove •, Hi Psalm XL. 47 I'll feek to pleafe my God, and be Ambitious of his Love. 11 How weak alas! we are, when God For (in do's Man chaftife j Like Garments fretted by the moth, His Beauty ruin'd lies. 12 My mournful State, O Lord, regard, And to my cry give Ear; I am a Stranger here on Earth, As all my Fathers were. 1 3 Repair my ftrength, O God, and fpare Me yet a while, that I May make my peace with thee, before I go from hence, and dye. $faim xl. 1 ,ATpIS good with patience to attend, _L And on the Lord rely j When other fuccoursfaiPd, to him I pray'd, who heard ray cry. 2 1 that in mifery was pluag'd, Surrounded with defpair ; Am fafely plac'd above my fears, And firm my goings arc, 3 And now I'll chearful praifes ling To God, that fet me free *, Whilft this thy goodnefsdo's invite Others to truit in thee, 4 O 48 Psalm XL. 4 O happy man that trufts in God, And can the proud defpife ! With the deceitful arts of fuch As turn afide to lies. Part. II. 5 Thy wond'rous works and thoughts of Love To us fo many are } If I would tell them, they exceed My thoughts and value far. 6 When Sacrifices, Lord, to thee No longer grateful were ; And when obedience thou before Burnt Offerings didft prefer *, 7 Inftead of thefe, that I mould come, Thy Sacred Books recite \ 8 Thy Law is in my heart, and I To do thy will delight. 9 Within thy Church I have made known How great thy Mercies are *, Thy Truth and Faithfulnefs, my tongue To publifh fhall not fpare. 1 1 O let my prefervation fpeak How true thou art and kind ; And thofe companions I proclaim , Lord, let me ever find, #fc«m Psalm XLI. 4? $faim xli. [_Asthe 100. Tfalm. 2 i T} Left is the man, whole tender fenfe _L> Is touched with anothers grief; Who when he hears the poor mans cry, Affords him pity and relief. God will his Charity repay, In time of need will be his Friend ; When troubles to his Lot (hall fall, Hee'll make them have an happy end. 2 Threatned by danger or difeafe, His Life hee'll refcue from the Grave \ Profper his State on Earth ; and from His Foes and all their malice fave. 3 Hee'll ftrengthen him upon his Bed Of languifhing infirmity ^ Secure of Gods companions, His weary Limbs will lbfter lie. 4 Wounded and fore oppreft with guilt, I cry'd for pity and for eafe *, LorcJ let thy mercies heal my Soul, Whofe fins are only lefs than thefe, 1 3 Blefl: be that Ma jefly above, Whom ajl true Worfhjppers adore j Let co Psalm XLIL Let every Age confent, and fay Amm, till time fhall be no more. l^faim xlii. \_As the IOO. Pfalm.~} i /^v God the Spring of all my joys, V> For thee I long, to thee I look ; No chafed Hart dos pant fo much After the cooling Water-brook. 2 Lefs grief it is to be exil'd From mine own Houfe, than, Lord, from thine ; Oh how I wifh t' approach that place, Where all thy Glories ufe to Ihine. 3 The forrows of my Banifhment Increafe, and tears become my food*, Whilft mine infulting Foes reproach My Faith, and fay, where's now thy God ? 4 Paft joys renew my Grief, to think How to thine Houfe in Troops we came-, What chearful Feafts we kept, and fang Praifes in confort to thy name, 5 Why mould I cherifh thefe fad thoughts, Whence nought but perturbation flows Since you procure not what I wifh, Why mould you hinder my repofe ? I've learnt the Remedy at Iaft} To keep my Paflions calm and ftiil ; fm Psalm XLII. 5 1 • — I'm nearer help by hope in God And rcfignation to his will. 0falm xui. {^Another Metre .] 1 f> Left Fountain of my joys, for thee JD I long, to thee I look -7 No chafed Hart do's pant fo much After the Water-brook. 2 Lef s grief it is to be exil'd From mine own Houfe, than thine ; Ohhowlwifh t' approach the place, Where all thy Glories fhine ! 3 This makes my forrows to increafe, And tears become my food •, To hear my Foes reproach my Faith, And fay, where's now thy God ? 4 Palt joys renew my Grief, to think How to thine Houfe we came In Troops to Feaft, and praifes fang In confort to thy name. 5 Why mould I cherilh thefe fad thoughts Whence nought but trouble flows > Since you procure not what I wifh, Hinder not my repofe. I've learnt this Remedy, to keep My PalTions calm and (till : I'm nearer help by hope in God, And arefigned will. e 2 mw 5* Psalm XLIII. #falm xliii. Ct^f j the ioo. Pfalm I've learnt this Remedy at laft, To keep my Paflions calm and (till -7 I'm Psalm XLIII. 53 I'm nearer help by hope in God, And refignatioft to his will. f&falttt XLIII. [Another zJ^fetre."} i /^iReat Judge of all the World, be thou V_J My gracious Advocate *, To plead my caufe 'gainfl thofe, whofe craft Is equal to their hate. 2 Why, Lord, doll thou with-hold that pow'r On which my Soul relies ? And look'ft not on my (rate opprefs'd By cruel Enemies ? 3 Thy Mercy and thy Truth difplay, That, guided by thy Light, I may attain thy Courts, and have Of thee a fuller fight. 4 T' approach thine Altar would revive My Soul, my joys would raife : Where I thy goodnefs woui(! proclaim With inftruments of praife. 5 Why fhould I entertain fad thoughts, Whence nought but trouble flows ? Since you procure not what I wifli, Hinder not niy repofe. I've learnt this Remedy, to keep My paflions calm and ftilj ; I'm nearer help by hope in God, And a refigned will. E 3 JPfaim 54 Psalm XLV. I^falm xlv. [cXf the 100. Pfalm.2 2 f\ Glorious King ! thy form Divine \*J Created Beauties do's ontfhine *, All graces on thy Lips are powr'd, On thee Eternal BlefTings fhowr'd. 3 Gird thy bright Sword upon thy thigh, The Ornament of Majefty ; Like an illufhious Prince appear, And fhew how great thy Glories are. 4 Ride on in triumph, and maintain The Vertues that adorn thy train ; Wrong'd Meeknefs, Trrth and Equity Look only for fupport from thee. Thine Enemies amazed Hand, Struck with the Terrour of thy hand 5 g Who needs muft fall, fince thy keen Darts Will find a paflage to thetr hearts. 6 Thy Throne, O God, is fixed fure, Thy Kingdom ever fhall endure ; Thy Laws, the Sceptre in thy hand, Opprefs notthofe whom they command, 7 Vice thou dofthate and Tuftice love *, Therefore thy Glories far above Thy Psalm XLVI. 55 Thy Fellows fhine •, thy God has Ihed More Oyl of Gladnefs on thy head. #fatm xlvi. TH' Almighty Lord is our defence, The ftrength whereby we ftand -7 When troubles their approaches make, » His help is nigh at hand. 2 Our Faith may then remain unmov'd, Tho' th' Earth (hould be difplac'd *, Or tho' into the Seas vaft gulph The Mountains mould be caft. 3 Although the Oceans troubled waves A frightful noife mould make -0 Should rife and fwell unto the Clouds, And caufe the Hills to make. 4 There is a quiet ftream makes glad The City of the Lord •, 5 His prefence will fecure her peace, And timely help afford. 6 The Nations rage and threaten War, But God is on our fide 7 7 One word of his diflblves their force, And daunts their fwelling pride. 8 See what his hand has aone ; it draws The Sword out of its (heath ; Which, while he gives it leave, triumphs In Daughter and in death. E 4 9 Then 5* Psalm XLVH. 9 Then by another word he makes Deftru&ive Wars to ceafe *, He breaks their Arms, the Bow and Spear, And crowns the Earth with Peace. to Ceafe then, fond men, to ftrive with God, Whofe pow'r is over all ; For fear left he exalt Mmfelf In your unpittied fall. $faim xlvii. 1 (~\ All ye people, clap your hands, \J And make a chearful noife } With Acclamations to your God Declare your inward joys. 2 His high Perfections do proclaim Him greatly to be fear'd } This King of all the World commands Your hono«r and regard. 5 In a triumpl'ant Hate our Lord Is gone above the Skies -0 Trump" ts proclaim our joys, and all Applaud his Victories. 6 Sing chearful praifes to our God, Sing praifes to our King •, 7 Hee's Lord of all the Earth, his praife With underftanding ling. 8 God o're the Heathen people reigns \ And in that Throne is plac'd, Where "- Ps ALM XLIX. 57 Wtiere he in Glory fits, and thence Shall judge the World at Iaft. #faim xlix. \^Ai the 100. Tfalm.l 5 TT7H Y fhould the Man that trufts in God, W Affright himfelf with needlefs fear, To fee th' approaches of old Age, Or that unwelcome Death draws near ? 6 Vain men applaud their ftores ; yet none 7 His Brother can from dying fave ; 8 Lifes purchafe is too great; no wealth 9 Can buy our freedom from the Grave. io The Afhes of the wife and good With Fools together mingled lye *, The rich, tho' loth to go, mull leave The World with all their wealth, and dye. 1 1 Some think on Houfes that they build, Their Fame eternally fhall (land ; And, to preferve their Memory, Give their own names unto their Land. 12 Death levels all their ftate with Beafts, Makes all their fplend id Titles fade *? i g Yet their Poflerity approves The Follies and miftakes they made. 14 Driv'n 58 Psalm XLIX. 14 Driv'n to the Grave like Sheep, their ftrength And Beauty fhall confume away ; And in Deaths fold indos'd fhall lye, Till the great Refurreftion Day. A Day, wherein the Jufl fhall reign, And o're the Bad Dominion have ; 15 Then I fhall be receiv'd toblifs, After I'm raifed from the Grave. Tart. II. 16 Be notconcern'd, when one's made rich, Or honour'd here ; for when he dies, 17 Naked he goes away from hence, And ftript of all his Glory lies. 18 Tho' whilfl heliv'dheblefs'dhimfelf; And other men are apt to praife His prudent management, that ftrives His Wealth or Family to raife *, 19 It's Folly all \ fince he mufl tread The Path his Fathers went before \ And in the place where now he dwells, Never fee light or comfort more. 20 Man that to Honour is advanc'd, And with true wifdom is not bleft, Tho' pleas'd with falfe and flatt'ring hopes, Shall die and perifh like a Bead. gfclm Psalm XLIX. jp #faim xLix. ^Another Met re. ,] 5 TT THerefore fliould he that trufts in God, VV Affright himfelf with fear, To fee old Age approach, or when Unwelcome Death draws near ? 6 Men boaft their ftores, and yet none can 7 From Death his Brother fave *, 8 Lifes purchafe is too great, to buy 9 Our freedom from the Grave. io The Afhes of the wife, with Fools Together blended lie *, The rich, tho'Ioth, mult leave the World With all their wealth, and die. i 1 Some think on Houfes that they build Their Fame fhall ever ftand ^ And that their names may not be loft, They give them to their Land. 12 Death levels all their pomp with Beafts, Makes all their Titles fade ; 1 3 Yet their Pofterity approves All the miftakes they made. 1.4 Driv'n to the Grave like Sheep, their ftrength And Beauty fades away : And there fhall lie inclofed, till The Rcfurreftion Day. Then 60 Psalm LI. Then fliall the Juft men reign, and o're The bad Dominion have ^ 1 5 Then I fhall be receiv'd to Blifs, When raifed from the Grave. Tart. II. 1 6 Envy not him that's glorious here Or rich *, for when he dies, 17 Naked he goes away, and ftript Of all his Glory lies. 18 Tho' whilft he livM he blefs'd himfelf j And men are apt to praife That prudent management, which wealth And Families do's raife *, 19 'Tis Folly all •, for he mud go Where others went before, And never, where he now mull dwell, See light or comfort more. 20 Man that is honour'd here, and with True wifdom is not bleft ; Tho' pleas'd with flattering hopes, fhall die, And perifh like a Beaft. #faim li. \Asthe 100. Pfalnt.2 Ord, look upon my finful Soul, That unto thee for mercy flies 5 L As Ps A L M LI. 6 I As thy Compaflions boundlefs are, So blot out mine iniquities. 2 Oh wafh me throughly from my crimes, For thou alone canft make me clean : 3 With tears I now confefs my guilt, Amaz'd to fee how vile I've been. 4 None elfe can call me to account ; But thy Tribunal, Lord, I fear-, For if arraign'd and judg'd by thee, I mull be call, and thou be clear. 5 I was conceiv'd and born in fin, Too prone and bent to do amifs ; 6 But inward Purity to thee, And truth of heart moll pleafing is. 7 Lord fhew me thou art reconcil'd, As thole with Hyflbp fprinkled know They are abfolv'd } thy Grace can walh And make me whiter than the Snow. 8 My 0ns have forfeited the joys And inward peace that once I had •, Thypard'ning voice would heal again My broken Bones, and make them glad. 9 No longer, Lord, behold my fins With a fevere and angry look ; Oh take their ftains out of my Soul, And blot their guilt out of thy Book. Part. 6l Ps ALM LI. Part. II. io Create in me, O God, a heart Clearf and unfpotted in thy light j Renew a well compoied mind, Unmov'd from goocfnefs, and upright. 1 1 Lord do not caft me from thy fight, As one whom thou no more canft love ; Nor let th^Spirit, whofe grace I need, Tho' griev'd too much, from me remove. 12 Itsfaving comforts and free aids, T' uphold my feeble pow'rs, afford *, 1 3 Thus Sinners will be drawn t' amend Their ways, and turn unto the Lord. 14 Oh fave me from the crying guilt Of blood, that fin of Crirafon dy ; I'll then thy faithfulnefs proclaim, And loudly fing thy Clemency. 1 5 My opened lips (hall fpeak thy praife ; 16 For this thou rather doft defire Than coftly Sacrifice of Beads, Confumed wholly in the fire. j 7 Thou, Lord, a broken contrite heart Doft more than bloody ofTrings prife *, This prefent now I humbly make, Which God, I truft, will not defpife. gfalm Psalm LI. 6\ #folm li. \jiAnother Metre*2 i T> Ehold, O Lord, my finful Soul JO To thee for Mercy flies ; Thy Mercy boundlefs is, blot out All mine iniquities. 2 Oh wafh away my crimes, for thou Alone canft make me clean, 3 I now confefs my guilt, amazM 'To fee how vile I've been. 4 Tho' none can call me to account, Thy Sentence, Lord, I fear^ If judg'd by thee, 1 know I mult Be caft, and thou be clear. 5 I was conceived and born in fin, Too prone to do amifs ; 6 But purity and truth of heart To thee molt pleafing is. 7 Shew thou art reconcil'd, as thofe Whom Hyflbp fprinjdes, know They are abfolv'd j thy Grace canwajh, And make me white as fnow. 8 My fins have forfeited the joys And peace that once I had ; Thy voice would heal my broken Bones, Thy Pardon make them glad. No 64 Psalm LI. 9 No longer, Lord,, behold my fins With a dilpleafed look *, Oh take their ftains out of ray Soul, Their Guilt out of thy Book. Tart. II. 10 Create in me, O Lord, a heart Unfpotted in thy fight } Renew in me a mind unmov'd From goodnefs, and upright. 1 1 Lord do not call me from thy fight, As one thou canft not love •, Nor let thy Spirit, tho'griev'd too much, Its grace from me remove. • 12 Its comforts and free aids, t' uphold My feeble pow'rs afford \ 1 3 Thus Sinners will amend their ways, And turn unto the Lord. 14 Oh fave me from the guilt of blood, That fin of Crimfon dy } Then I'll proclaim thy faithfulnefs, And ling thy Clemency. 1 5 My opened lips fhall fpeak thy praife ; For this thou dolt defire 16 Rather than Sacrifice of Beafts, Confumed in the Fire. 17 Thou dofl a broken contrite heart More than all ofTrings prife *, This prefent now I humbly bring, *-s Which God will not defpife, J?falm Psalm 1.111. 65 ■ — ■ ■ -1 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 — . « #raim liii. [Astbe 25. Ffalm.^ i '"TpHE Fools believe no God JL Do's mind fh' affairs below *, For tho' they fpeak it not aloud, They live as if 'twere fo. All are corrupt and vile, Their actions hateful are ; They're only skilful to do ill, From good eftranged far. 2 God from his Throne look'd down, And took a fcrict furvey, What men did feek and know the Lord, And his juft Laws obey, 3 All were degenerate, With loathfome (Ins o're-grown, What was Religious, jufl: and good, None practis'd, no not one. 4- Strange Madnefs ! that they mould Like Bread the poor devour \ And neither own thee by their Pray'rs, Nor dread thy mighty pow'r. S Where all their fears were vain, Great terrours feis'd them there \ God that defpis'd them made their fall As fhameful as their fear. F 6 Lord, 66 Psalm LVH. 6 Lord, let thy peoples hopes Be with deliverance Crown'd *, When thy Salvation lhall appear, Their joys lhall then abound. $faim lvil ;i T Ord, fince I truft in thee alone, I j Mercy to me extend 5 I fly for inciter to thy Wings, Till all my troubles end. 2 To hira whofe Pow'r is over all, In my diltrefs I'll cry *, Since thou haft fav'd me heretofore, Thy help will (till be nigh. 6 When with the Fowlers treacherous arts, My ruine was prepar'd *, Their Pits occafion'd their own fall, Their Nets themfelves infnar'd. 7 My heart, OGod, is now prepar'd, And this my tongue lhall raife ; 8 Which with my Harp (hall early fing A Confort to thy praife. 9 The great Salvation thou haft wrought, I'll to the World proclaim ^ TIk fcattered Nations (hall arTifl My Songs, to (pread thy fame. 10 Thy mercy reaches to the Heav'ns, Thy Truth unto the Skies -7 11 The Psalm LXI1. £y Then let thy Glories, Lo. d, at ove Both Earth and Heaven rife. pfaim lxii. IJs the 2$. PfJm.l i It /I* Y Soul doth wait on God, iVX My Reck and my defence j 2 1 fhall not greatly then be mov'd, For fafety comes from thence. 8 Ye people trufl: in him What time you are afraid •, Hee'll be your refuge in diitrefs, When you implore his aid. p The men of low degree Are vain \ great men a lie ^ Both, in the ballance laid, appear Lighter than vanity. 10 Wealth makes not happy men, And trull in this is vain j Then feek not by oppreffive arts, Or fraud t' incrcaie your gain. If riches fhould abound By Heavens blefiing lent *, Take heed they do not gain your hearts, Or make you inlblent. 1 1 That all may know from whence Their help they mould derive -7 Thou, 68 Psalm LXIII. Thou, Lord, haft ofc declar'd, thatpow'r Is thy Prerogative. 1 2 And that unceflant ftreams Of mercy flow from thee •, So that according to mens works Their due reward fhall be. $Mm lxiii. ipArly, OLord, my fainting Soul X2j Thy Mercy do's implore -0 No Travellour in defert Lands Can thirft for Water more. 2 1 long t' appear as I was wont, Within thy holy place, Thy Pow'r and Glory to behold. And to partake thy Grace. 3 For Life it felf, without thy Love, No relifh do's afford •, No other joys can equal this, To ferve and praife the Lord. 4 I'll therefore make my Pray'rs to thee, And blefs thee whilft I live \ 5 This, like the choifeft dainties, will Both food and pleafure give. 6 When others deep, my wakeful thoughts Prefent thee to my mind ; And in the night I think how good My God has been, and kind. 7 Since Psalm LXV. 6p 7 Since thou alone haft been my help, To thee alone I fly •, And on thy watchful providence With chearfulnefs rely. 8 Dangers, whilftthou art near to me, Do threaten me in vain *, When I keep clofe to God, his care And Po w'r will me fuftain . $Um lxv. {_As the iOO. His fcattered Foes will flee for fear *, 2 Vanifhlike Smoak, and melt like Wax Before the Fire, when he draws near. 3 But let the Jufl rejoice, and praife 4 His name, to whom all pow'r belongs-, He rides on High above the Clouds, Let him be rais'd too in your Songs. 5 He pitties Orphans, Widdows wrongs 6 He rights, brings chained Prifoners out j He for the defolate provides, But plagues the Rebels land with drought. 7 Lord, when thou brought'fl thy people forth From Sgygt, with a mighty hand ; And led'ft them through the Wildernefs, To bring them to the promis'd land -7 8 The Heav'ns before thy Lightnings dropt, The Earth did with thy Thunder quake *, Mount Sinai, when the Lord came down, Did from its firm foundation fhake. J7 Thou- Psalm LXVIH. 75 17 Thoufands of Angels (Heav'ns great Hoft) Like Guards took up their Station there *, Gods fpecial prefence was declar'd, When thefe Attendants did appear. Part. II. 18 Our God, like a great Conquerour, Afcended is above the Skies ; And after him in triumph draws, As fpoils, his Captiv'd Enemies. He fcattered his various gifts Around, to make his Bounty known •, Ev'n Rebels had a fhare, 'mongft whom He dwells, and they his kindnefs own. 19 God heaps his daily benefits On us, and he fhall have our Songs j 20 He is our Saviour, to whom The Pow'r of Life and Death belongs. 2 1 In his juft vengeance he mall wound The heads of all that him refill: ; On whom no methods of his Love Prevail, but flill in fin perfift. 3 2 Praife him ye Kingdoms of the Earth : 3 3 Who governs all the Heav'nly Spheres ; From thence he Thunders with his voice, Which every Creature dreads that hears. 34 Give y(y Psalm LXX. 34 Give hira the Glory of his Pow'r, Illuftrioufly to Jfrael fhown ; Its wonders in the Heav'ns appear, And thence by all the World is known. 35 They that behold his Majeffcy In holy places, are amaz'd } 'Tis God that giveth ftrength and pow'r Unto his Saints. His Name be prais'd. #fattn lxx. \_Asthel%. Pfalm.2 i T} Ehold my Troubles, Lord, JD How they with hafle advance *, O do not ftay, but come as fad To my deliverance. 2 Let thofe that feek my life, Their own confufion meet : When they attempt my hurt, with fhame Be forced to retreat. 3 Let fuch as make my griefs Their fport, unpittied be •, Thofe that deride my truft in God, Reward with infamy. 4. But all true worfhippers That feek their God to pleafe, Thy favour towards them exprefs, And make their joys t' increafe. Let Psalm LXXI. 77 Let thofe that hope in thee, And thy Salvation love, Ever occafion have to fay, Praifed be God above. Look on my ftate oppreft With mifery and grief j Thou art my Saviour and my help j Lord fend me quick relief. #folm lxxi. X^As the 25. Pfalm.2 1 A/TY Soul on God relies, IV JL Let none difgrace my truft 7 Z Lord hear and favemewhen I call, As thou art good and juft. 3 Be thou my fure defence, Whereto I may refort ; Make good thy gracious promife, Lord, Be thou my Rock and Fort. 4 Save me from cruel men, And thofe that are unjuft , Thou, Lord, alone halt been my hope, And from my youth, my Truft. 6 Thou took'ft me from the Womb, When my fir ft breath I drew ^ Thou haft fuftain'd me ever fince, Allprajfetotheeisdue. 7 Many 7% Psalm LXXL 7 Many with wonder gaze On me, as one forlorn ; 8 But by my praifes and thine aid, I fhall confute their fcorn. 9 Lord when my ftrength decays, And when my years decline, Do not forfake or cad me ofl^ But own me flill for thine. 1 4. In thee 1*11 place my hopes, Thee with more praifes crown \ 1 5 Thy Truth and Mercies I'll proclaim, Whofe meafuresare unknown. Tart, II. 1 6 To no fupports I'll fly, But to the ftrength divine : No other goodnefs (hall be nam'd, Or faithfulnefs, but thine. 17 Thefe from my youth I've learnt ; And hitherto declar'd Thy wonderous works. Forfake me not 18 Now when I am grey-hair'd. Till I have further fhown Thy pow'r, and taught thy fear, Both to the prefent age, and the 0 That after fhall appear. 19 Thy goodnefs, Lord, is great. Thy works illuftrious art \ All thy perfections have no bounds, None can with thee compare. 20 Thou Psalm LXXIII. 79 20 Thou fhalt again revive My Soul, with grief depreft ; 21 Thou, Lord, wilft raife my low eftate, Comfort and give me reft. 2.2 Then to proclaim thy Truth, I'll all my Powers raife j And to improve my Songs, will add Sweet inftruments of praife. 23 My chearful tongue and lips, Shall loudly bear a part In praifing thee, when let on work By a moft thankful heart. 24 This (hall be my great work, To celebrate thy tame j Who haft redeemed me, and brought Mine Enemies to fhame. #foim Lxxm. [As the iOO. Pfalm.2 1 /^Ertainitis, that God is kind \-J To thofe that are fincerely good 5 2 But yet my Faith was at a lofs, My feet did ftagger where I ftood. 3 I fawthe wickedsprofperousftate, My envy at thofe Fools did rife *, 4 That, when a healthful Age was paft, A quiet Death mould clofe their Eyes. 5 Exempt 8o Psalm LXXIII. 5 Exempt from Plagues and miferies That others feek t' efcape in vain , 6 They're covered o're with violence, And Pride furrounds them like a Chain. 7 Pamper'd with eafe and luxury, Their Body thrives, looks fat and fair • Their wealth rolls in with a full tide, Beyond their hopes, without their care. 8 Such is their Pride, that they profefs Opprellive courfes without fname ; 9 Dare Heav'n it felf with blafphemies, And freely blaft the good mans name. io This gives difturbance to his mind, And pafllon makes his tears to flow ; 1 1 Doubts rife within him, whether God Difcerns or minds things done below. j 2 TrT ungodly are theprofperous men, Thrive in the World and riches gain ; 1 3 I've wafh'd my hands in innocence, And cleans'd my heart, fays he, in vain, 14 For every morn renews my Plagues, And I whole days in forrow fpend. i $ But flay :, thus fpeaking, I againlt The Faith of all good men offend. Tart, Psalm LXXIII. 8t Pan. II. 16 I oft confider'd with my felf Th' unequal ways of Providence ; I found them hard to be refolv'd, And doubts long kept me in fufpence. 17 At laft 1' enquired at Gods Houfe, And there did my miftakes amend *, Before I only view'd their way, But now I underftood their end. 1 8 I faw the flippery precipice On which tneir tottering feet were plac'd , 19 And with what Terrours they were feis'd, When down to fudden ruine caft. 20 Their happinefs was like a Dream, Or fhade that quickly vanifhes } 21 Lord ! whataftupid Bead was f, 22 To vex my felf at their fuccefs. 23 For all this while I was thy care, By thee fuftain'd, tho' fufTering ; 24 Thy Counfels here fhall guide me ftill, And afterward to Glory bring. 25 Lord, there is none in Heav'n or Earth, On whom I can rely, like thee ; 26 For when my heart and hopes here fail, JMy ftay and Portion thou wilt be. 27 But 8i Psalm LXXXIL 7 But thofe that are from God eftrang'd, Or unto hateful Idols bow, Shall furely their own ruine meet, And a deferved overthrow. :S God is my chiefefl Good \ 'tis befl To keep me to my God mod nigh \ Then I his Mercy and his Truth Shall praife, when I on him rely. #falm lxxxii. XjlAs the 1 1 3 . Pfalm.J 1 T7E Unlets of the World, that bear \ Gods Name, and reprefent him here, Know that this Judge among you fits. 2 If you enact unrighteous Laws, Or countenance a wicked caufe, Your guiltinefs no Plea admits. 3 You aft like God, when you defend The poor, and your affiflance lend To helplefs men that Juftice crave. 4 Abfolve the Innocent with fpeed, Obnoxious only by their need, And from th' OpprefTors Power fave. 5 They Psalm LXXXIV. 83 5 They cry too oft to you in vain, Who'll know no other right but gain, Whofe Eyes are blind by Bribes you take, Thus Juftice cannot find itscourfe, But Laws neglected lofe their force, And all the Lands Foundations fhake. 6 I faid y' are Gods, but you (hall dye, And fall, tho' Sons of the Moft High, 7 As other Men and Kings have done. 8 Arife, great Judge of all, and reign, Fall'n Juftice then will rife again, When God doth fit upon his Throne. #fcim lxxxiv. 1 TTO W beauteous is the place where thou XjL Thy prefence, Lord, dofc grant! 2 Oh how I long t' approach thy Courts, Impatient of reftraint! 3 The little Birds the Liberties Enjoy, which I'm deny'd ; Near to thine Altars they prepare Their Nefls, and there reiide. 4 Oh happy men ! that may frequent Thine Houfe, to praiie thee ftill 3 5 Whofe truft is in thine aid, whofe heart Devout a factions fill. O z 8 Great 84 Psalm LXXXV. 8 Great God of Holts, attend when I My Pray'r to thee addrefs } 9 Look gracioufly on mine Eftate, And thine Anointed blefs. wio A thoufimd joyons days elfewhere, Yield me net fuch content, As one days freedom at thy Houfe, And in thy fervice fpent. There let me have the meaneft place, And at the Threfhold lye •, Rather than all the wickeds ftate Without this liberty. 1 1 God is a glorious Sun, from whom We Light and Life derive ; A Shield for our defence, and he Will Grace and Glory give. No good will he with-hold, from him That's upright in his way. 12 Oh happy man ! that makes the Lord His only truft and flay. $faim lxxxv. [As the u$.rPfalmr\ i HP H Y Mercy, Lord, has chang'd our doom, 2 A Thy Captives to their Land are come, And all rhdr fins are done away. 3 Thine Psalm LXXXV. 87 3 Thine Anger which was fierce before, Is now remov'd and flames no ijpre *, 4 O let it ever ceafe, we pray. 5 When wiltthou, Lord, from wrath refrain ? 6 Raife and revive our joys again ? 7 Thy faving mercies, Lord, reftore. 8 I'll liften to the voice of Peace, Which God will to his Saints exprefs, If they return to fin no more. 9 Surely thy faving help is near To fuch as thee fincerely fear, And glory to our Land will bring. io Mercy and Truth together meet, Juftice and Peace each other greet, 1 1 And truth out of the Earth fhall fpring. From Heav'n fhall righteoufnefs look down 5 1 2 God with his Bleffings will us Crown, Our Land with Plenty fhall o'reflow. j When Righteoufnefs prepares his way, \ Juftice with us fhall longer ftay, And Mercy tread where this do's go, g ^ $faim U Psalm LXXXVI. Q&m lxxxvi. i T Ord, bow thine Ear to my requefts, I j Tho' poor and in the dull \ 2 O fave my righteous Soul, for Lord In thee alone I truft. 3 Be merciful to me, O God, And hear my mournful voice , 4 Daily my Soul to thee afcends, Oh make it to rejoice. 5 Thou, Lord, art gracious and good, To pardon iins inclin'd ; And all that humbly thee implore, Shall plenteous mercy find. 6 To thee I call in my difrrefs, In hope thou wilft attend ; 7 On thee with patience wait, till thou A gracious anfwer fend. 8 Tho' Heathens boaft of other Gods, And talk of Pow'rs Divine ; There's none that can compare with thee, Nor any works like thine. $ All the deceived Lands at length Their Maker (ball adore •, Shall glorify thy Name, O Lord, And celebrate thy Pow'r. . When they behold how great thou art, What wonders thou haft done ; The* Psalm LXXXVL 87 Their Idols they'll difown ; and fay, That thou art God alone. Part. II. 1 1 Lord, guide my fteps, that from the way Of ti ath I ne're may err ^ My loofe affections fo unite, That I thy name may fear. 1 2 With all uy Soul I'll pi aife the Lord, His glortea ever tell ; 13 By whole great goodnefs I have been Freeu from the loweft Hell. 15 Thou, Lord, art pittiful and kind, To puniih Sinners flow •, Goodnefs and faithfulnefs from thee Abundantly do flow. 16 Thy merciful regard I need, And flrength from thee I crave \ From all deligned mifchiefs, Lord, Thy humble fervant fave. 1 7 Some fignal mark of favour fhow, Which all my Foes may fee, And at their malice blufh •, when thou Dolt help and comfort me. g 4 $bim 88 Psalm LXXXIX. $fa!m lxxxix- i /HPHY Mercies, Lord, I'll ever ling, -I Thy truth to all proclaim •, 5 The Heavenly Angels facrcd Quire Shall celebrate the fame. 6 Thefe never with the Lord compare, Nor his Commands conteft \ 7 But give attendance at his Throne, With awful fear poflTefs'd. 8 Great God ! there's none that's arm'd with pow'r, Or girt with Truth like thee \ 9 Thou, when the Waves arife, doftrule And ftill the raging Sea. io Thy arm alone brake Egypt s pow'r ; And Jfrael did adore, When they beheld the drowned Hoft Lie fcattered on the fhore. ii The World, with all therein, is thine, Made by thy powerful voice \ ♦12 With al! the Quarters of the Earth, Which in thy care rejoice. 1 3 Thy great and uncontrouled Pow'r Can no refiftance fear \ 14 Yet Mercy, Righteoufnefs, and Truth, In all thy Rule appear. . ; the Men that underftand . dofpraife \ They Psalm XC. 89 They through thy favour fhall enjoy Pleafantand happy dayes. 1 6 Th' expreflions of thy wond'rous Love Will frefh delights create } And thou, the Glory of their ftrength, Wilt raife their low Eftate. t&fctfm xc. XjlAs the 100. Pfalm.2 1 T Ord every Age and Race has feen I j . Thou haft our help and refuge been. 2 E're that the Mountains had a Birth, Or ever thou hadft form'd the Earth, Thou hadft a Being long before, And fhalt abide when time's no more. 3 Thy firft Decree 'gainft man was juft, Bidding him Turn again to Dhft. 4 A thoufand years, if we could ftay In life fo long, is but a day Compar'd with thee *, and in thy fight, Like the (hort Watches of the Night. 5 Death like an over-flowing ftream Sweeps us away ^ our Life's a Dream. 6 Like Flow'rs i'th' Morning frefh and fair, Cut down e're Night, and withered are. 7 Thine jo Psalm XC. 7 Thine Anger and our Wickednefs, 8 Makes the fliort Term of Nature lefs ; 9 And thus our years to1 an end are brought, As fwiftly as a breath or thought. io Our Age to Seventy years is fet ; If to another Stage we get, And unto Fourfcore years arrive, We rather figh and groan, then live. Part. II. 1 1 Lord, who enough confidered hath The Pow'r and Terrour of thy wrath ? Wrath that is equal to our dread, And ftrikes fo often Sinners dead. 12 Oh that the fenfe of our lafl end, And Sorrows that this Life attend, May more excite our fear of thee, And a wife care of Piety. 13 When, Lord, fhall thy difpleafure ceafe > When wilt thou give our troubles eafe > Now we are humble and repent, Shew pity to us and relent. 14 Oh let that mercy come at laft, We long impatiently to tafl : 15 And in proportion to our tears, Let Gladnefs crown our future years, 16 Since Psalm XCL p i 16 Since Afts of Grace thy Glory are, And pleafe thee molt *, do thou appear In thofe to us and to our Race : 17 Shew us the Beauties of thy Face. Afford thy Light to guide our way, That we may never go aftray : All our good undertakings blefs, And profper with defir'd fuccefs. #faim xci. [_As the 100. Pfalm."} 1 TJE tnat has God for his retreat, xl Hasgain'd a fafe and quiet feat. For Gods o're-fpreading Providence Will like a made be his Defence. 2 To him as to my Fort, I'll fly ; On him, mypow'rfulGod, rely. 3 When noyfome Plagues infect the air, Hee'll fave thee from the fecret fnare. 4 His care, like Wings, ihall fafety yield, His faithful promife be thy fhield : 5 So that no dangers of the Night Shall feife thee with a fudden fright. 6 Plagues that like poifoned Arrows kill, And all ajeund with (laughter fill, Walking p2 Psalm XCL Walking unfeen both Night and Day, Shall mils their aim, or balk their way. 7 Thoufands fhall fall on every hand, And thou the while unhurt (halt (land : 3 And only with thine Eyes (halt fee What fhall the wickeds portion be. Part. II. 9 Since thou haft made the Lord moft High Thy Refuge and Security j io No evil fhall thy joys molefl, Nor Plague thy dwelling fhall infeft. 1 1 Blefl Angels charg'd to guard tny way, To thee fhall kind attendance pay. 12 Thefe in their hands fhall thee Support, Left thou fhouldft (tumble to thy hurt. 1 3 The Lyon thou maift fafely meet, Tread th' Afpe and Dragon under feet. 14 Since he has kt his Love on me, From dangers I will fet him free. Becaufe he knows and fears my Name, I'll honour him and raife his Fame. 15 When he invokes me in his need, I'll hear and anfwer him with fpeed. When hee's in Trouble I'll ftand by, To fave, and fet him up on High. 16 Give him long Life ; and when that's done, Will fhew him my Salvation. ffairo Psalm XCIL 9 ^ #fattn xcn. 1 f^\ What a pleafant wor^ it is, Vy To praife the Lord above *, 2 Morning and Evening to proclaim His faithfulnefs and Love:, 3 Sweet Notes of Inftruments to join With an Harmonious voice ! 4 Thy gracious dealings with me, Lord, Have made me to rejoice. 5 Great are thy works, and thy defigns Contain the deepeft fenfe j 6 Tho' wicked Men and Fools miftake Thy ways of Providence. 7 They fpring and flourifh like the Grafs, With good luccefs o'rejoy'd : And only grow to be mown down, And utterly deftroy'd. 12 But righteous men like fruitful Palms, Or {lately Cedars grow : For planted in thy Courts, they're fed With Springs that ever flow. 14 There they are fair and ever thrive, And ftill more fruit fhall bring : Age that makes other things decay, Makes them more flourilhing. 1 5 Thus God appears to all the World To be both good and jufl: *, rTo 94 Psalm XCIII. No falfenefs can be charg'd on him That is my Rock and truft. #falm xciii. S_As the ioo. Pfalm.~} i HT1 H E Lord do's reign, and like a King «*- Puts on his Robes of Glorious Light 5 Tremble thou Earth, when he appears Cloathed and girt about with might. Under his Rule th' unquiet World Will gain liability and peace ; 2 Of old his Empire did begin, And, like himfelf, can never ceafe. 3 In vain the Worlds rebellious pow'rs In Tumults and Commotions rifej Like troubled Waters of the Sea, That bid Defiance to the Skies. 4 Pvefift not his unequal ftrength, That's far above your threatning noife •, For ev'n the Seas unruly Waves Do calmly liften to his voice. 5 Lord, as thy Pow'r can never fail, So ail thy promifes are fure : Tis thy Perfection to be true, And theirs that ferve thee, to be pure. gdalm Psalm XCIII. 95 #faim xciii. Xjs4nother Metre.2 1 HPHE Lord do's retgn, andcloaths himfelf JL With Robes of glorious Light : Tremble thou Earth, when he appears Girded about with might. Now the unquiet World will gain Stability and peace, 2 His Empire was of old, and like Himfelf can never ceafe. 3 In vain the Worlds rebellious pow'rs Combin'd in Tumults rife } Like Waters of the Sea, that bid Defiance to the Skies. 4 Refill not his unequal ftrength, That's far above your noife , For ev'n the Seas unruly Waves Are calmed at his voice. 5 Thy Power, Lord, can never fail, Thy Promifes are fure j Thy Glory's to be true, and theks That ferve thee, to be pure. #CrtUu 9TpHou great Avenger of all wrongs, JL At length thy Juftice fhew j 2 Arife, and render to the Proud Rewards that are their due. 3 How long fhall evil men triumph, And boaft their Villanies ; 4 Speak fcornfully of God himfelf, And providence defpife ? 5 Who, whilft theruineof the poor 6 And innocent they plot, 7 Say that the Lord do's not difcern, Or elfe regards knot. 8 When will thefe brutifh Sinners learn3 Thefe fenfelefs Fools be wife ? 9 Shall not he hear that made the Ears, And fee that form'd the Eyes ?' io He the rude Nations do's inftrucT:, And teaches Man his skill : Shall not he know then, and chaftife Thy difobedient will ? 1 1 O flatter not thy felf, nor thefe Impieties maintain : God knows thefe very thoughts of thine, How falfe they are and vain. Tart.. Psalm XCIV- 97 Ptrt. II. 12 Lord, hee's a happy man, whomtkou By chaftifements haft taught 5 And thereby to a fenfe of thee, And of his Duty brought. 1 3 God will in Mercy at the length From troubles fet him free *, Whilft vengeance ruins wicked mens Short-liv'd profperity. 14 Tho' good men for a while chaftis'd May under troubles grone *, God will not utterly forfake, Nor call, away his own. 15 Neglected judgment lhall retura Again to a ft its part ; And then felicity fhall crown The men of upright heart. 16 V oppofe my wicked Foes, Icall'd To other aids in vain ; 17 Without thyfuccours, in the Grave I and my hopes had lain. 18 When I defpair'd to keep my feet, Thy mercy me upheld : Thy comforts eas'd my troubled thoughts, Andfwelling pafllonsquelPd. h #felw Psalm XCV. #faim xcv. ^ \_asfs the ioo. Pfalm.2 i /^Ome let us all unite our joys, \^j And to the Lord our voices raife •, 2 Before his prefence let us come With thankful hearts and Pfalms of praife. 3 Our Lord is a great God and King, Of power fuper-eminent Above all Gods •, him Angels ferve, And Princes only reprefent. 4 The lccret places of the Earth, And ftrength of Hills are in his hand : 5 He made the Waters of the Sea, And for their bound prepar'd the Land. 6 To him that made us let us kneel, And humble Adorations give j 7 Who are the people of his care, The Sheep that on his paftures live. 8 To day let's hearken to his voice, And not fuch hardned Sinners prove, 9 As thole that in the Wildernefs Provok'd and tempted God above. They prov'd his pow'r, and faw his works, io And gt iev'd his Patience fourty year ; Psalm XCV. 99 Till, wearied with their murmunngs, That Race he couid no longer bear. He did their ftupid unbelief!, And bafe Ingratitude deteft j 1 1 And in his Indignation fware They fhould not come into his Reft. 0faim xcv. \_Another iJWetre7\ 1 /^Ome let us with united joys K^j To God our voices raiie : 2 With thankful hearts before him come, And loudly fing his praife. 3 Our Lord is a great God and King, In power eminent Above all Gods : him Angels ferve, And Princes reprefent. 4 The fecretsof the Earth, and ftrength Of Hills are in his hand ; 5 He made the Waters of the Sea, And for their bound, dry land. 6 To him that made us, let us kneel, And Adorations give -, 7 Who are his people, and the Sheep That on his paftures live. S To day let's hear his voice, and not Such hardned Sinners prove, H 2 Q too Psalm XCVI. 9 As thofe that in the Wildernefs Provoked God above. They prov'd his pow'r, and faw his works, jo And griev'd him fourty year ; Till, wearied with that murm'ring Race, ♦ He could no longer bear. He did their unbelief, and bafe Ingratitude deteft ; [ii And in his Anger fware, they fhould Not come into his reft. #faim xcvi. \_Asthe 100. Pfalm.~] [i T Et all the Earth their voices raife, L, To fing the choiceft Pfalm of praile \ 2 To fing and blefs Gods facred name, And all his faving Works proclaim. '3 His Glory let the Heathen know, His wonders to the Nations (how j 4 Let him be prais'd that is fo high \ More fear'd than any Deity : 5 For Heathen Gods but Creatures are \ He made the Heav'ns and every Star. 6 He in Majeftick fplendor dwells In Beauty and in ftrength excels. Let I5ALW -A."0 V !• 101 7 Let every Tongue and every Trite, Glory and Pow'r to God afcribe : 8 The Glory give that is his due, Their OfPrings in his Courts renew. 9 Fall down before him, and confcfs His Majefty and Holinefs ; Let all the Earth the Lord revere, And by their Duty fhew their fear. io Say to the World th' Almighty reigns, A Judge that equity maintains*, Hee?U make their Wars and Tumults ceafef And blefs the Earth with quiet peace. 1 1 Let Heav'n and Earth then tell their joys, The Ocean by its roaring noife -, 12 Fields by the fairnefs of their Crops, Trees by the Fruits that Crown their Tops. vi 3 At his approach all Nature's glad, And only Sinners are afraid : All whom he judges (hall confefs His Equity and Righteoufnefs. h j #feim ioi Psalm XCVII. ^faim xcvn. [As the 100. Pfalm."] i T E T th' Earth rejoice, fince God do's reign 2 L For tho' thick darknefs do's furround, And cloud his ways of Providence, Yet perfect juftice is their ground. 3 When God prepares himfelf for wrath, 4 His Lightnings flame around the Skies ; A dreadful Fire before him goes, To burn up all his Enemies. Th' amazed Earth fees this and quakes, 5 The Hills like melted Wax flow down : 6 The Heav'ns his Juftice do proclaim, And Men below his Glories own. 7 Confounded be thofe Worfhippers, That to a graven Image bow, And boaft of Idols ', worlhip him, Angels above and Gods below. 8 Good men will hear the news with Joy, When Judgments on thefe Sinners fall \ 9 Which tell the World their Gods are vain, And thou art high above I Era all. jo All ye that Love and ferve the Lord3 Strictly preferye your innocence -7 Then Psalm XCVH. 103 Then let the wicked feek your fall, God will ftand up for your defence. 1 1 Th' immortal Seeds of light and blifs, For truly pious men are fown : A joyful Harveft will at length Their labours and their forrows Crown. 1 2 Then let your chearful temper mow, The God you ferve is good and kind : Praife him for all his Mercies pair, And wait with joy for thofe behind. #fatm xcvn. ^Another Metre."] 1 S~>0 D Reigns,let all the Earth rejoyce : 2 VJT Tho' darknefs may furround And Cloud his ways of providence, Yet Juftice is their ground. 3 Lightnings, when God prepares for wrath, Do flame around the Skies \ 4 A Fire before him goes, to burn Up all his Enemies. The Earth fees this and quakes, the Hills 5 Like melted Wax flow down *, 6 The Heav'ns his Righteoufnefs declare, And Men his Glories own. 7 Confounded be thofe Worfhippers, That to an Image bow, H 4 And 104 Psalm XCVIII. And boaffc of Idols ; worfhip him, Angels and Gods below. 8 Good men will joy, when punifhments Shall on thefe Sinners fall •, 9 Which (hew their Gods are vain, and thou Art high above them all. ! o All ye that love and fear the Lord, Preferve your innocence \ Then let the wicked feek your fall, God will be your defence. ii Th' immortal Seeds of light and blifs For pious men are fown \ A joyful Harveft will at length Their work and forrows crown. 12 Then let your chearful temper fhow The God you ferve is kind } Praife him for Mercies paft, and wait With joy for thofe behind. #fcrtm xcvin. REnew your Songs to God, and tell What wonders he hath done *, Let all proclaim the Victories His pow'rful Arm has won. His Mercy which was kept before A fecret, and inclos'd •, Now to the clear and open view Of Heathens is expos'd, B His PSALM.C. IOJ 3 His promisM goodnefs and his Truth Was firft to Ifrael fhown j But now the ends of th' Earth have feen His great Salvation. 4 Let all the Earth this welcom News 5 Applaud, with loudeft noife ^ 6 Join Mufick to their Hymns of praife, To teftifie their joys. 7 Let fwelling Seas roar, and excite The joys of Neighbouring lands ; 8 Let Echoing Hills the noife repeat, And Rivers clap their hands. 9 Whole Nature well may feel a change When Gods approach is nigh : Who comes to judge and rule the World With Truth and Equity. #Caim c. i T E T all the Nations of the Earth, JL-/ To God their chearful voices raife 5 2 With Gladnefs worfhip him, and come Before his Face with Songs of praife. 3 Know that our Lord is God alone Who did to all their Beings give -7 We are the people of his Care, The Sheep that on his paftures live, 4- Enter io6 Psalm CIL 4 Enter his Gates with thankful hearts, His praifes in his Courts proclaim ; And let hispow'rful love excite Each Soul to blefs his Sacred Name. 5 For God is infinitely good, His mercy is for ever fure ; His Truth from Generation To Generation fhall endure. $faun en. i T Ord hear the Pray'rs and mournful cries I j Of mine afflitted State *, 2 And with thy Comforts cheer my Soul, Before it be too late. 1 1 Mfdays, like the declining Ihades, Make haft and fly away \ As Flow'rs before the fcorthing Sun, They wither and decay. 24 Lord, take me not away before My better days be paft \ Thine undeclining years beyond All Generations laft. 25 Th' unknown Foundations of the Earth Of old by thee were laid ; The Fair and Beauteous Heavens fhew The work thy hands have made. 26 Thefe Psalm CHI. 1 07 26 Thefe all fhall perifh, and wax old Like Garments thrown afide j But when they change, thy years ne're fail, 27 Thou doft the fame abide. 28 Thy Kindnefs to the good is firm, Thy Word to them is fure *, Tho' ftrange Events may change the World, Their Race fhall flill endure.. 0faim em. [_As the 1 00. Pfalm."2 1 T>Lefs thou the Lord, my Soul-, his name JO Let all the pow'rs within me blefs ; 2 O kt not his paft favours lie Forgotten in unthankfulnefs. 3 It's he that pardons all thy fins, He that in ficknefs makes thee found .• 4 It's he redeemed from the Grave Thy Life, with Love and Mercy Crown'd , 5 It's he that fills thy mouth with good, And all thy juft defires fupplies : Who, like the Eagles, makes thine Age To a renewed youth arife. 6 From his Uriel: juftice fure relief OpprefTed Innocence fliall find : 7 Mofes io8 Psalm CHI. 7 Mofes and Jfrael knew his ways, And th' inclinations of his mind. 8 Abundant Mercies flow from God, Love is his Nature and Delight ; 9 Slow is his wrath, and tho' he chides, Intends not to deftroy us quite. His Anger in its rife and (lay, From Rules of Juftice never fwerves -7 io And when he punifhes our faults, The meafure's lefs than fin deferves. 1 1 As Heav'n is far above the Earth, So his Rewards exceed our Love ; 12 Farther than Eaftis from the Weft, His pardon do's our fins remove. "Tart. II. 13 A Father's pity to his Child, Refembles God's, tho' fhorter far \ 14 For he confiders our weak Frame, That only quickned Duft we are. 1 5 Mans days are like the Grafs, or Flow'r That in the Field its beauty fhows *, 16 But fades with every blafting wind, And then its former place none knows. 17 But Gods Eternal Truth and Love, Is to good men and to their race .- 1 8 Thole that his Laws and Covenant keep, His favour ever will embrace. ip This Psalm CHI. 1 09 19 This they may well expect from him Whofe Throne is plac'd in Heav'n above j Whofe mighty Pow'r and Soveraign Rule, Extends o're all that Live and Move. 20 Blefs God ye Angels, who in ftrength And ready fervices tranicend \ 2 1 Blefs him ye Holts and Minifters, Who ail, to do his will, attend. 22 All ye his works, that fubject are In every place to his controul ; Blefs ye your Maker j and with them Join in his praifes, O my Soul. $felm an. [Another z^fetre."} 1 "\/TY Soul blefs thou the Lord, his Name JVA All Pow'rs within me blefs ; 2 O never let his favours be Loft in unthankfulnefs. 3 It's he forgives thy fins, and do's Thy ficknefTes remove *, 4 It's he redeems thee from the Grave, And Crowns thy Life with Love. 5 It's he that fills thy mouth with good, Thy jufl; defires fupplies j Who, like the Eagles, makes thine Age To a new youth arife. 6 From no Psalm CM. 6 From his fcrict juftice fure relief, Wrong'd Innocence fhall find : 7 Mcfesy his ways ^ and Ifrael knew Th' Intentions of his mind. 8 The Lord is kind \ and Goodnefs is His Nature and Delight \ 9 Slow is his wrath, and tho' he chides, Would not deftroy us quite. His anger in its rife and ftay From Juftice never fwerves r io Arid when he punifhes our faults, It's lefs than fin deferves. 1 1 As Heav'n do's far exceed the Earth, So his Rewards our Love : 12 Farther than Eaft is from the Weft, He do's our fins remove. 13 A Father's pity to his Child Than God's is Isffer far ; 14. For he coniidersour weak Frame, And knows that Dull; we are. 15 Mans days are 'ike trie Grafs, or Flow'r Frefh when it's newly blown, 16 But fades with eve; v Dialling wind, fe place no more is known. ij Bo t God istrue, and ever kind To good men and their Race .• 18 Thofe that his Laws and Covenant keep His favour will embrace. 19 This Psalm CIV. 1 1 1 19 This they may furely hope from him Whole Throne's in Heav'n above : Whofe Soveraign Empire do's extend O're all that live and move. 20 Blefs God ye Angels, who in ftrength And fervices tranfeend^ 2 1 Blefs him ye Hofts and Minifters, Who all his will attend. 22 All ye his works in every place, Subject to his controul, Blefs ye your Maker ; and with them Join in hispraife, my Soul. #foim civ. [As the 100. PfalmJ} 1 TW VT Y Soul for ever blefs the Lord *, J\^ J. To this his Greatnefs do's invite ; Honour and Majefty's his Robe 2 His beauteous vefture fplendid light. He as a Tent the Heav'ns extends, 3 Whofe Rooms on liquid Waters ftay ; Clouds are his Chariot, and the Winds With their Wing'd Wheels mete out his way. 4 Angels as fwift as air, as bright As flames, with quick obedience move •, To publifh and effect below, His pleafure, giv'n in charge above. < The in Psalm CIV. 5 The Earths foundations are unknown, No Pillars rais'd its weight to bear j And yet no pow'r can make it move, Tho' it hangs loofe in fluid air. 6 The Earths firft covering was the Deep, Whofe Waves the Higheft Hills furpafs'd ; 7 Till at thy check and thunders voice, They Ihrank and fled away in haft. 8 The Mountains by hid ways they climb, Thence to the lower Vales defcend j Till in the Sea, whence firft they came, At Iaft their winding courfes end. 9 In vain the Oceans fwelling Pride, Threatens again the Earth to cover ; It's fixed bounds no rifing Tides, Without new leave, can e're pals over. Fart. II. io He from the Hills, through fecret veins, Caufes the Cryftal Springs to burft \ 1 1 They glide through Vallies, where theBeafts, And the wild AfTes quench their thirft. 12 There Birds are taught with curious Art Their Nefts in fhady Boughs to raife j And by their chearful Notes reprove Our Silence in our Makers praife. 13 Nor Psalm CIV- n 13 Nor can the higher grounds, which gape For thirft, complain that they're forgot ; Clouds big with fhow'rs on them diftill, . And water every barren plot. 14 By his Command th' enriched Earth Food for all Creatures do's produce -0 The Grafs fprings up to ferve the Beafts, And Herbs for Mans peculiar ufe. 15 Rich Wine that chears mans heart, and Oyl That makes his Countenance look bright j Bread the fupport of Life , all made To ferve our needs, or our delight. 16 Trees that on barren Hills are plac'd, Need not be water'd by our care j Where Lebanon do's higheft rife, Cedars are ever frefii and fair. 17 There Birds obtain fecure retreat ; Storks for their dwelling chufe the Pine -, 1 8 Wild Goats find refuge in the Hills, , Conies in Rocks they undermine. Tart. III. 19 The Moon whofe varied Face we fee, Meafures the Seafons of the Year ; And having run his daily courfe, The Sun knows when to fet, and where. 20 Dark- H4 Psalm CIV. 20 Darknefs, as well as day, thou mak'ft-, 'Tis Night that brings wild Beafts abroad j 2 1 Fierce Lyons roaring for their prey, By hunger taught, feek meat from God. 22 At the Suns rife, thofe fcattered Beafts Crowd to their Dens with hafty flight } 23 Menfharethe Day, whofe work begins, And ends together with the Light. 24 Great God ! how various are thy works, Created all with wonderous skill. Thy BleiTings, Lord, enrich the Earth, 25 And the Seas Ipacious bofom fill. Whofe yielding Waves the Ships divide ; There Fifhes move of different fize \ 26 And there the great Leviathan Do's play, and Mans attempts defpife. 27 Thefe all wait humbly to receive Thine Alms of feafonable food : 28 And what thine opened hand beftows, They gather, and are filPd with good. Part. IV. 29 If God but in difpleafure frown, The whole Creation needs muft mourn •, If he withholds his breath, or theirs, They die, and to their dull return. 30 His Psalm CIV. 115 30 His quickning fpirit, when it breaths, All things with Life and Joy endues •, His pow'rfirt word, that made the Earth At nrft, its Face again renews. 3 1 While this Worlds Frame and Order lafts, Gods Glory never can be lefs *, And what his wifdom made fo good, His favour will delight to blefs. 3 2 But let not finful Man prefume Gods dreadful Anger to provoke j Whofe Look can caufe the Earth to quake, His Touch make proudeft Hills to fmoak. 3 3 The Great imployment of my Life Shall be to praife this mighty Lord *, 34 To meditate his Love and Works, The fweeteft pleafure will afford. 3 5 While Sinners from the Earth confume, No place or thought regard them more ; Blefs thou thy Maker, O my Soul, Let Heav'n and Earth his Name adore. $tim civ. [Another zjtfetre.^ B Lefs thou the Lord, my Soul, to this His greatuefs do's invite, I z Honour i 1 6 Psalm CIV. Honour and Majefty's his Robe, 2 His Yefture fplendid Light. 3 He ss a Tent the Heav'ns extends, Whofe Rooms on Waters flay \ Clouds are his Chariot, and the Winds Wing'd Wheels mete out his way. 4 Angels as fwift as air, as bright As names, attend and move, His pleafure to eflecl below, That's giv'n in charge above. 5 Tne Earths Foundations are unknown, Its weight no Piilars bear \ Yet none can move it, tho1 it hangs Loofe in the yielding air. 6 The Earths fi r it: covering was the Deep, Whofe Waves the Hills furpafs'd : 7 Tills ;Ca and thunders voice. Theyfhrank and ned in hafte. 8 The Mountains by bid ways they climb, Thence to the Yalesdefce:: Till in the Sea, whence firft they came, Theii winding courfes end. 9 In vain the Oceans (welling pride, Threatens the Earth to cover ; Its fixed bounds no felling Tides C?,::, without leave, pais over. fm. II. [efiftri the Hills by fecret veins \ .5 Cry Hal Springs to burft ; ii The Psalm CIV. 1 1 7 1 1 The watered Valleys give all Beafts Drink to allay their thirft. 1 2 There Birds are taught their artful Nefts In fhady boughs to raife \ Whofe cheerful notes our filence fhame In our Creators praife. 1 3 Nor can the higher grounds, which gape For thirft, fay they're forgot ; Clouds big with fhow'rs on them diftill, And water every plot. 14 By his Command th' enriched Earth Do's food for all produce •, The Grafs fprings up to ferve the Beafts, And Herbs for humane we. 1 5 Rich Wine that chears Mans Heart, and Oyl That makes his Face look bright ; Bread the fupport of Life •, all ferve Our Needs,or our Delight. 16 The Trees on barren Hills will thrive, Unwatered by our care •, Cedars i'th' heights of Lebanon, Are ever frefh and fair. 17 There Birds find fure retreat, the Stork Dwells in the lofty Pine •, 18 Wild Goats in Hills, Conies arc fafe In Rocks they undermine. Tart. III. 19 The Moons oft- varied face do's (how The Seafons of the Year ; I j After i 8 Psalm CIV. After his daily courfe, the Sun Knows when to fet, and where. 20 Darknefs, as well as Light, thou mak'ft, Night brings wild Beafts abroad j 2 1 The hungry Lyons roar for prey, And feek their meat from God. 22 At the Suns riling, to their Dens They crowd with hafty flight •, 23 Men fharethe day, whofe work's begun, And flniiht with the light. 24 Great God ! how various are thy works, All made with wond'rous skill ! Thy bleflings, Lord, enrich the Earth, 25 And Seas large bofom fill. There go the Ships, and there do move Fifhes of different fize } 26 There great Leviathan do's play, And Mans attempts defpife. 27 Thefe all wait to receive thine Alms Offeafonablefood ; 28 They gather what thine hand bellows, And all are filPd with good. Part. IV. 29 If God but in difpleafure frown, All Creatures needs mull mourn j If he with-holds their breath, they die, And to their Duft return. 30 His quickning fpirit, when it breaths, Ail things with life endues j His Psalm C V- 1 1 9 His powVful word that made the Earth, Its face again renews. 3 1 Whilftthis Worlds Frame and Order lafts, Gods Fame will ne're be lefs j And what his Wifdom made fo good, Will ftill delight to blefs. 3 2 But let not flnful man prefume, Gods anger to provoke ; Whofe look can caufe the Earth to quake, His Touch make Hills to fmoak. 3 3 My lifes great bufmefs fhall be this, To praife this Mighty Lord ; 34 To meditate his Love and Works, The fweeteft Joys afford. 3 5 While Sinners from the Earth confume, No place regards them more ; Blefs thou the Lord, my Soul, his name Let Heav'n and Earth adore. $feim cv. 1 /^v Let us all give thanks to God, \J And call upon his Name ; His gracious and his mighty works, To all the World proclaim. 2 Let us in Songs and facred Hymns Our great Creator blefs ; And what his pow'rful hand has wrought, Our joyful tongues exprefs. I 4 3 Give 120 Psalm CVI. 3 Give to the Lords mo ft holy Name, The praife that is his due : And your unfeigned inward joys, By chearful voices (hew. 4 Within his Sanctuary let Your Pray'rs to him be made ; Your hopes upon his favour reft, And his Almighty aid. 5 O let the works that he hath done Your admiration move •, Think on the judgments of his mouth, And wonders of his Love. 7 We glory that this mighty Lord Us for his people owns ; Whofe judgments make th' amazed Earth To tremble when he frowns. 8 His Covenant with his people made, HeevercalPdto mind ; And will his promifes fulfil To Ages ftill behind. ■o iMafin cvi. Render thanks unto the Lord, For he alone is good -7 His mercies they continue fure, As they have ever ftood. 2, But equal to thy Glories height None can their voices raife ; Nor, Psalm CVIL 121 Nor, as Gods mighty Arts defer ve, Can (hew forth all his praife. 3 O happy they who thy juft Laws Obferve with due regard ; And by well-doing to receive Gods mercies are prepared. 4 To thee T humbly look, on me With favour, Lord, look down : And blefs me with the faving grace Afforded to thine own. 5 That I the prefent happinefs Of thine Eledt may (hare *, And may hereafter fing thy praife, In joys that endlefs are. ^fairn cvn. \_As the 100. Pfalm.2 n E T all give thanks to God above, JL> So full of kindnefs and of Love*, Whofe Mercy Ages pall have known, And thofe that are to come fhali crown. % O let it be by them confefs'd, Whom heredeem'd when fore opprefs'd 3 And made the fcattered people come From all the Lands to their own home. 4 They til Psalm CVII. 4 They pafs'd through Deferts, where no way They found, nor City where to flay : 5 No food to eafe their hungers rage, Nor Water-Springs their thirft t' aflwage. 6 In their diftrefs to God they cry'd, Who prov'd their Saviour and their guide : 7 He the right path where they (hould go, And place where they fhould dwell, did fhow. 8 Let all men praife Gods goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of Men \ 9 Whofe bounty longing Souls fupplies, Their craving hunger fatisfies. Part. II. io Thofe that are in dark Prifons laid, So nigh to Death, they're in its fhade *, On whom the forrows that they bear, Sit heavier than the Chains they wear .* 1 1 Thefe having proudly God withftood, Contemn'd his Counfels for their good \ 12 He then refolv'd with pain and fmart, To quell the ftoutnefs of their heart. Before his ftroaks they could not (land, Nor none could raife them, but his hand. 13 Then to the Lord they're fore'd to fly, To importune his Clemency ; Who Psalm CVH. 123 Who did regard their low addrefs, And fav'd them out of their diftrefs ; 14 He chang'd their gloomy ftate to light, And brake their bands in funder quite. 15 Let all men praife his goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of Men. 16 Hisftrength, that all things do's furpafs, Brake Bars of Ir'n, and Gates of brafs. Fart. III. 17 Fools to lewd courfes wholly bent, Prepare for their own punifliment Sicknefs and Joathfome maladies, ' From Luxury and Lull: arife. 1 8 The Gluttons appetite o'rethrown, His taftful meats will not go down. Nature with heavy loads opprefs'd, Beckons to Death to be releas'd. 19 Then do thefe frighted Sinners fly To God for help ; whofe earneft cry Mov'd a regard to their addrefs, Heav'n fav'd them out of this diftrefs. 20 No need of Med'cines for their cure, Their vertue's not fo quick nor fure j Deaths fentence only he repeaPd, He fent his word, and they were heaPd. 21 Let 124 Psalm CVH. 21 Let all men praife his goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of men j 22 And by their grateful Sacrifice, Declare his Works and their own joys. Pan. IV. 23 They whom the Ships on th' Ocean bear, 24 Do fee Gods works and wonders there. 25 For at his word fierce Tempefts rife, And lift its Waves unto the Skies. 26 One while they mount to Heav'n aloft, They fink into the Depths as oft. 27 The Paflengers ftrange terrours feel, Like Drunkards to and fro they reel. 28 Loft to all hope, to God they cry For help in their extremity •, He lends an Ear to their addrefs, And brings them out of this diftrefs. 29 For at his beck the ftorms aflwage, The furious Waves depofe their rage. 30 They welcome now the calm, and fee The Haven where they wifh'd to be. 3 1 Let all men praife Gods goodnefs then, His wonders to the Sons of men ; 3 2 Nor only private offerings bring, But in the Church his Glories fing. Part. Psalm CVH. 125 Part. V. 3 3 When God's provok'd, his pow'rful hand Turns Rivers to a defert land j 34 Their fruitfulnefs to barren grounds, When wickednefs therein abounds. 35 Dry grounds by Springs (to fhew his Love) To fruitful Pafturesdo improve. 36 Thither the poor for dwellings flow, Which after to a City grow. 37 They fow the Fields and Vineyards plant, Whofe Fruits fupply their growing want. 3 8 Their Race fprings faft from fruitful flocks, Their wealth increafes with their flocks, 3 9 By Heaven bleft : but when they fin, They're punifht and brought low again. 40 Ev'n Princes are expos'd to fcorn, And wander in a ftate forlorn. 41 But he exalts the poor on high, And fpreads their numerous Family. 42 The Jufl with Gladnefs this fhall fee, And wickednefs fhall filent be. 43 How few there are with care record Thefe wonderous dealings of the Lord ? All wife obfervers ftill fhall find, That God is infinitely kind, ifalm _ 126 Psalm CX. ^faim ex. [As the ioo. Pfalm.2 i '"T^Hus fpake the Lord unto his Son, _l Sit thou advane'd on my right hand, Till all thy conquered Foes fhall crouch, And wait their doom from thy command, 2 From Sion fhall thy word go forth, Which like a Sceptre thou fhalt fway 7 To bring the ftubborn under rule, And make them willingly obey. 3 Thy Conquefls fhall be great that day, The numerous Converts thou fhalt view, Shall make an Army that exceeds The Cryftal drops of Morning dew. 4 The Lord hath all his Truth engag'd Ey Oath7 which he can never break, To make thee asi eternal Prieft, Of th' Orde- v Mekhizjdeck. 5 And when he raifed to his Throne, Proud Monarch that oppofe his Reign 6 Shall fall, and all the wicked World That will not (loop to him, be flain. 7 While he purfues this work, hee'lftoop To mean refrefhments in the way , But Psalm CXI. 127 But with a glorious reward, God will his fufferings repay. #fcam cxi. 1 Ti /i Y Souls bell Pow'rs I will engage, IVl And with afle&ion join In thofe Aflemblies, where the Saints To praife the Lord combine. 2 They that contemplate thy great works, Will foon with pleafure fee * 3 Thy pow'r how glorious it is, How great thy purity. 4 The wonders of thy Providence They'll often call to mind j With grateful hearts proclaim, that God Is gracious and kind. 5 How in the Wildernefs he gave Food with a liberal hand ; 6 And made his people to poffefs The Heathens pleafant land. 7 Faithful and juft are all his works, His word is no lefs fure j 8 When once his promife is engag'd, Performance is fecure. 9 Ifraely from flavery redeenfd, His Holinefs did know ; Their Foes the Terrour of thy Name Felt in their overthrow. jo To 128 Psalm CXIL 10 To fear the Lord true wifdom is, And he that ftrives to pleafe His Maker, underftands him belt, Whofe praife fhall never ceafe. $fattn cxii. \_Ai the ioo. TfalmJ i T? Left is the Man that fears the Lord, AJ Whofe pleafure 'tis to do his will ; 2 His Seed fnall be renown'd on Earth, His happy race fhall flourifh ftill. 3 His Houfe with plenty (hall be filPd ; And as his wealth and ftores increafe, His Bounty is enlarg'd j no fear Of future want do's make it lefs. 4 When troubles fall unto his fhare, They'll in his greater comfort end } What kindnefs God on him beftows, The fame to others hee'll extend. 5 He lends afliftance to the poor, Difcreetly orders all his way \ 6 Nothing ihall move this Righteous Man, Or make his Memory decay. 7 No news of threatning dangers can His confidence in God difplace; 8 He Psalm CXIL 8 He with undaunted courage looks His Foesfecurely in the face. 9 God hisdiffufive Charity With futable rewards will crown j Not only thofe above beftow, But honour here and great renown. io Mean while the wicked (hall repine With indignation at his Blifs \ And melt away with grief, to fee This Man ebtain, what they (hall mifs. #faim cxii. ^Another Metre .] 1 f~\ Happy man that fears the Lord, v^/ And joys to do his will ; 2 His Seed fhall be renown'd on Earth, His race fhall flourifh (till. 3 His Houfe with plenty fhall be filPd-jj And as his {lores increafe, His bounty is enlarged j no fear Of want do's make it lefs. 4 When troubles fall unto his fhare, They'll in his comfort end •, What kindnefs God on him beftow?, To others hee'll extend. 5 He lends afliftance to the poor, Difcreetly guides his way *, I2p K 6 No- i;o Psalm CXIII. 6 Nothing (hall move this man, or make His Memory decay* 7 His Trufl in God, no threatning News Of Danger can difplace : 8 He with undaunted Courage looks His En'emies in the Face. 9 God his diffufive Charity With great Rewards will Crown ; Both thofe above beftow, and here Honour and great Renown. Jo Mean while the wicked (hall repine With envy at his Blifs *, Confume with grief, to fee this Man Obtain, what they fhall mifs. t&falm cxiii. i \7"E Servants of th' Eternal King, X To God your cheerful praifes fing, 2 Whofe Name be bleft for evermore. 3 His goodnels over all is great, Where e're the Sun do's rife or fet ; Since all are bleft, let all adore. 4. O're all the Earth the Lord do's reign, And Heav'n's too narrow to contain His Glories that are infinite. 5 Let not poor borrow'dgreatnefs dare With his Perfections to compare, Who dwells in uncreated Light, CH S A L M CX V. I J I . 6 He condefcends fo far, to know Th' affairs of Mortals here below, As well as thofe in Heav'n above. 7 To (hew how he o're all things fways, He from the Dull the poor do's raife, And from his vile eftate remove : 8 From thence advances him on high To unexpected Dignity, And fets him in a Royal Throne. 9 When Age and Nature both defpair, He makes the Barren Womb to bear : O therefore praife this God alone. #faim cxv. [As the ioo. Pfalm."} i TV "JOT unto us, Lord, not to us JL\| But to thy name the praife we owe ; To thy free goodnefs and thy Truth, The Springs whence all our Bleffings flow. 2 Why mould the Heathen ask in fcorn, Where is the God whom you adore ? 3 In Heav'n he Reigns •, but do's on Earth What e're his will ordain'd before. 4 Silver and Gold their Idols are, And all their worth derive from thence 5 With no Divinity infpir'd, Since they are void of Life or fenfe. K 2 < For t$2 Psalm CXV. 5 For tho' the Maker forms an Eye, 6 A Mouth, or any other part ; 7 He cannot give them fight or breath, Nor lively motion by his Art. 8 Fond men / to think your Hands can make A God, to which our Knees fhould bow j You trufl: what cannot help it felf ^ Statues have fenfe as much as you. Part. II. 9 All ye that know and fear the Lord, In him repofe your Confidence •, io With all that at his Altars wait, 1 1 He is their helper and defence. 12 God has been mindful of our good, And thofe that fear him ftill will blefs ; 1 3 His Mercies both to fmall and great, 14 And to their Race (hall never ceafe. 1 5 O happy ftate thus to be bleft By him that made both Earth and Heav'n *, x6 His Throne in Heav'n is plac'd, the Earth In kindnefs he to Man has giv'n. 17 The filent Grave cannot declare Thy wonders, nor proclaim thy praife '7 18 Wee'll now begin that Blefled work, Which fhall continue all our days. Psalm CXV. 13? l&ialm cxv. XjtAnother Metre,'} i T Ordnottous, but to thy name I j We give the praife we owe ^ To thy free goodnefs and thy truth, Whence all our Bleflings flow. 2 Why fhould the Heathen ask us, where's The God, whom you adore ? 3 In Heav'n he Reigns, but do's on Earth What he ordain'd before. 4 Silver and Gold their Idols are, Their worth derive from thence ^ With no Divinity infpir'd, Since void of Life or (enfe. 5 For tho' the Maker forms an Eye, 6 A Mouth or other part ; 7 He cannot give them fight or breath, Motion, or Life, by Art. 8 Fond men ! With Hands to make a God To which our Knees ihould bow : You truft what cannot help it felf ; Statues have fenfe like you. Fart. II. 9 All ye that know the Lord, in him Repofe your confidence : K 3 10 Ye ij4 Psalm GXVL io Ye that attend his Altars, trufl This helper and defence. 12 God hasremembred us, and thofe That fear him flill will blefs •, 1 5 To you and yours, both fmall and great, 14 .His mercies ne'relhall ceafe. 1 5 Oh happy ! to be bleft by him That made both Earth and Heav'n ; 16 His Throne's in Heav'n, the Earth to Man In kindnefs he has given. 17 The Grave thy wonders cannot fhow, Nor celebrate thy praife -, 18 Wee'll now adore thy facred name, And blefs thee all our days. #faim cxvi. \_As the 100. Pfalm.2 1 Qlnce God fo tender a regard O To all my poor requefts did give ; 2 My bell affections he (hall have, And bell Devotions, whilfl I live. 3 AflayFd with grief and pains, that feem'd The fad Forerunners of the Grave \ 4 To thee I made requeft : O Lord, My life from threatning danger fave. 5 Nor did I cry to God in vain, Nor did his Mercy come too late *, 6 Bu Psalm CXVL i}5 6 But when my skill was at a lofs, His kindnefs rais'd my low eflate. 7 God and thy felf, my Soul, enjoy In quiet reft, freed from thy fears } 8 Who fav'd thy Life, upheld thy fteps, And dry'd up all thy falling tears. 9 I flill fhall live and praife thy name, io Thus did I fpeak, and thus believ'd j 1 1 Tho' in diftrefs I rafhly faid, All men will lie, andl'mdeceiv'd. 12 What fhall I render to the Lord, For all the kindnefs he has mown ? 13 I'll humbly offer him my praife, And thankfully his favours own. 14 The folemn payment of the vows I made to God, fhall be my care} 1 5 Who fav'd me from approaching death, And fhew'd my Life to him was dear. 16 By all engagements, Lord, I'm thine, Thy Servant whom thou haft fet free ^ The very Bonds that thou haft loos'd Shall tie me fafter unto thee. K 4 $f*im M* Psalm CXVI. #faim cxvi. \_Anothtr Left is the Man, whofe blamelefs life ID The Law of God directs ; 2 Who keeps his Precepts, and whofe heart To ferve the Lord affects. 3 They 140 Psalm CXIX. 1 iii -1— ..I. 3 They never wilfully tranfgrefs, Who to thefe paths repair ; 4 Thou, Lord, haft charged us, to keep All thy Commands with care. 5 O by thy Grace fo guide my ways Never from thine to fwerve ; 6 Nothing fhall fhame my confidence, Whilft I thy Laws obferve. 7 I'll praife thee better, when I'm more Inftruded in thy fear : 8 To ferve thee I refolve : O give Me grace to perfevere. 9 But how mall youth, fo prone to vice, Govern their Manners, Lord ? By heedful liftning to the wile Directions of thy word. 10 Sincerely I have begg'd thy Grace, 0 keep me clofe to thee. 1 1 I've treafur'd up thy word, that I Might not a Sinner be. Tart. II. 1 3 My high efleem of all thy Laws 1 have declar'd around ; 14 Herein my joy furpafles his That has a Treafure found. 18 Open my Eyes that I may fee / The wonders of thy Law. 19 Who in my Pilgrimage, from hence Muft Light and Comfort draw. 30 I've Psalm CXIX. 141 30 Fvechofe thy Truths to be my Guide, Thy Law my Rule have made : 3 2 I'll run the way of thy Commands, Since thou haft made me glad. 34 Lord give me a difcerning mind, And knowledge of thy will ; Then, what thy facred Law enjoins, I'll heartily fulfil. 36 Incline my heart to thy Commands, • Whilft others riches prize ; 3 7 From the vain pleafures of this World Lord turn away mine Eyes. To pra&ife goodnefs, let my Love And quick defires appear \ 3 8 Make good thy word to him, that is Devoted to thy fear. Part. III. 57 Thou art my Portion, and thy word I count to me moll: dear *, 58 Thy promis'd mercy and thy Love Before this World prefer. 59 My former wand'rings 1 reviewM ; And then without delay Refolv'd to change my courfc , and turn Into thy fafer way." 67 VVhilft I was profp'rous, from thy paths Too foon I turn'd afide ^ But by thy chaftifements reduced, Thy Precepts were my guide. 68 Thou, I4i Psalm CXIX. 68 Thou, Lord, art in thy Nature good, Anddoftall good afford} By my afflictions make me more Obedient to thy word. 73 Thy hands have made and fafhion'd me, With Wifdora me endue •, And by the knowledge of thy Laws, Lord, form my Soul anew. 75 I know thy Judgments righteous are, And all my troubles julfc •, 76 Lord let thy mercy comfort me For in thy word I truft. Tart. IV. 89 For ever, like the Heavens, Lord, Thy word is fetled fafl*7 90 As firmly as the Earth, thy Truth Do's to all Ages I aft. gi Thefe all in their appointed courfe Continue to this Day : And ail like ready Servants Hand Thine Orders to obey. 92 Had not thy Truth been my fupport, Thy Law been my delight, Under the preflure of my woes, P had funk and perifht quite. 96 Of all perfection here below I foondifcernanend j Eut thy large Precepts, to all times And Hates of life extend. 97 0 Psalm CXIX. 145 97 O how I love thy Law ! it is My daily exercife*, 98 This (tudie makes me wifer far Than all mine Enemies *, i«3 Honey no fweetnefs do's afford, Like what thy words create •, 104 From thence I learn the flatt'ring fweets, Of every fin to hate. Part. V. 105 Thy word is to my life a Guide, Unto my Paths a light j 106 I've fworn to keep thy Righteous Laws, Which I'll perform aright. «5 Ye wicked doers that corrupt The World, depart from me^ From faithful ferving of my God You fhall no hindrance be. i»o Thefenfe of thy juft vengeance, Lord, Fills me with fear and awe. 1 a6 It's time for thee to work, for now Proud men defpife thy Law. ist O let thy dealings towards me, And mercy be the fame, Thou ufeft to exprefs to thofe That love and fear thy name. ill Order my goings in thy word, And my Director be j Then no iniquity fhall gain Dominion over me. 136 I 144 Psaem CXIX. I35 1 fee how Sinners break thy Laws By bold impieties , This makes me fadly to lament, And tears o'reflow mine Eyes. Part. VI. M7 Thy Nature, Lord, and thy Commands Exartly do agree \ *?8 Holy, and juft, and true thou art, And fuch thy Precepts be. 139 Thisfetsmy zeal on fire, and makes My indignation rife j To fee my Foes forget thy words, And thy juft Laws defpife. 143 Thy word from all impurer drofs Refin'd, is my delight : 148 On this I meditate before The watches of the Night. i£> Thofe men are Crown'd with inward peace, Who thy Commandments love : And no Temptations unto fin, To them a fcandal prove. *z? My Soul do's all thy Precepts keep, And Teftimonies prife ; i£S For all my actions naked are To thine All-feeing Eyes. «7* Like a loft Sheep I've gone aftray, But now to thee I corner Thy Precepts I refolve V obey, Lord bring thy Servant home. jpfelttl Psalm CXXI,CXXIIL 145 $£aim cxxl 1 ¥'LL lift mine F,^ unto the Hills, A Arid thence will Jook for aid : 2 Vain thought ! it's God alone can help, Which Earth and Heaven made. 3 He will fuftain thy weaker pow'rs With his Almighty Arm ; 4 And keep thee with unwearied care From all furprifing harm. 5 The Lords Protection, like a fhadej Will be thy fure Defence } 6 Nor Sun nor Moon (hall hurt thee with Malignant influence. 7 From harm thy Body hee'll protect, Preferve thy Soul from fin : 8 Will profper thy Defigns abroad, And blefs thy coming ill. I&falm cxxm. 1 /~\ Thou that in a glorious Throne V^/ Art placed above the Skies ! To thee for fuccour I direct Mine heart, and lift mine Eyes. 2 No Servant by his Lord chaftis'd With more fubmiffion ftands : Nar Maids with greater Duty wait Their Miftrefles Commands : L Than i46 Psalm CXXIV. Than we that juftly undergo The Difcipline of God, Wait for a merciful releafe, When hee'll remove his Rod. 3 Have mercy, Lord, on us, whofe hope In thy Compaflion lies *, And, whom infulting Foes do (corn, Lord, do not thou defpife. 4 For our deprefl; eltate now gives Advantage to their Pride : And they that live in wealth and eafe, Our miferies deride. #folm cxxiv. i T TA D not the Lord our caufe efpous'd, rl His people now may fay ^ 2 Had not the Lord engag'd his pow'r To fuccour us that day, When wicked men, with cruel wrath Inflam'-d, againft us rofe j 3 Too feeble all our pow'rs had been Their fury to oppofe. 4 To their devouring Jaws our life Had been an eafy prey \ 5 Their rage, like an impetuous flream, Had fwept us quite away. 6 Bleft be the Lord, that chofe this way His mercy to enhance j The Psalm CXXV. 147 Then when our dangers loudeil: calPd To fend Deliverance. 7 We lay like poor entangled Birds, Caught in the Fowlers Net : Gods power broke the fnare, and we • At Liberty were fet. 8 Since all our help lies in his name That Earth and Heaven made : Our future hopes fhall all depend On his Almighty aid. #faim cxxv. £Js the 100. Pfalm.2 1 >"|^Hey that in God their Confidence J. Repofe, and him their Fortrefs make, Remain unmov'd, like Sions Mount, Which Storms and Tempefts never (hake* 2 Jerufalem with Hills begirt, Derives great fafety from that fence } Good Men much more from Angels guard, And Gods furrounding Providence. 3 The wickeds Pow'r fhall not too long Opprefs the good, and vex their peace ? Left the Temptation prove fo ftrong, They imitate their wickednefs. L z Blefs 148 Psalm CXXV. 4Blefs thofe that are fincerely good j 5 And when thy vengeance fhall come down, Rebellious Sinners to deftroy, Then, Lord, with peace the Righteous crown. #faim exxv. [Another CMetrc.~\ i HP Hey that repofe their trull in God, JL And him their Fortrefs make, Remain unmov'd, like Sions Mount Which Tempefts never fhake. 2 Jerufalem with Hills begirt, Is fafe by this defence ^ Good Men are more fecure from Gods Surrounding Providence. 3 The wickeds pow'r fhall not too long Opprefs and vex their peace } Left, through difcouragement, they prove Like them in wickednefs. 4 Blefs all the truly good j and when Thy vengeance fhall come down Proud Sinners to deftroy *, then, Lord, With Peace the Righteous crown. iMaut Psalm CXXVI. 149 jeraim cxxvi. [_Asthe 100. Pfalm.2 1 T "TTHen God from Bondage fet us free, VV It feem'd a ftrange and pleafant dream ? f 2 Our Mouth was fill'd with laughter then, To tell this News was all our Theam. This great and unexpected change Forced the Heathens to confefs 3 The wonders of that day j let us The lame with greater joy exprefs. Great are thy Mercies Ihown to us ; 4 Lord,peifec1: what thou haft begun *, 'Twill be like welcome (how'rs to ground That's partched with the fcortching Sun. 5 We wait with patience, Lord, till thou All needful Bleflings dolt reftore ; And hope our former tears will make Our after joys to be the more. 6 So he that in prepared ground His fcattered handfuls fadly leaves, Will fhout at Harveft, when he fees That Seed become a Load of Sheaves. L i #faim i50 Psalm CXXVI. ^fairn cxxvi. [Another *JMttre7\ i IT 7 Hen God redeem'd our Captive State, W It feeni'd a pleafant dream : 2 Our Mouth was fill'd with Laughter then, And joy was all our Theam. This mercy fo unlook'd for, mov'd The Heathens to confefs 3 The wonders of that Day, let us With joy the fame exprefs. Great are thy Mercies mown to us : 4 Lord, perfeft what's begun : 'Twill be like welcome fhow'rs to ground Partch'd with the fcortching Sun. 5 We wait with Patience, Lord, till thou All good to us reftore ; And hope our former tears will make Our after joys the more. 6 So he that in prepared ground His fcattered handfulls leaves \ Will fhout at Harveft, when that Seed Becomes a Load of Sheaves. #canr Psalm CXX VII, CXX VIII. ,5t #faftn cxxvii. ZJsthe 100. Pfalmr\ i TF God be not the Architect, •1 Men ftrive in vain a Houfe t' ere<5t : Unlefs the Lord the City keep, The watchfull Guards as well may fleep. 2 Your Labours with the rifing Sun Begin, and Iafb when Day is done : T avoid that Poverty you dread, With carefulnefs you eat your Bread. But all in vain : by Heaven bleft You may enjoy both wealth and reft ; 3 A numerous Race and fruitful Womb As Gods rewards to Goodnefs come : 4 Their Parents ftrength and Glory are, Like Arrows to a Man of War : 5 Well furnifhed with thefe fupplies, A Man may dare his Enemies. ■■■" ■ , ■ i iWi. ■ i I . #Calm cxxvih. i T> Left is the Man, whofe fear of God ID Is by obedience fhown : 2 Plenty thy Labours (hall reward, And good fuccefs (hall crown. h 4 3 Thy ijx Psalm CXXX. 3 Thy fruitful Wife, like a fair Vine With Ciufters fhall abound ; Whofe Children like green Olive Plants, Thy Table fhall furround. 4 Such Bleflings to thy Houfe fhall fall When God's thy chiefeft fear j 5 Thou in the publick joy and good Shalt have the greatefl ihare. 6 A numerous Race from thee deriv'd Thy lengthned Age fhall fee •, And, the great wifli of all good Men, The Lands profperity. #faim cxxx, Zssfs the 100. Pfalm.2 1 FjLwig'd in the Confines ofdefpair, I To God I cry'd with fervent Pray'r \ 2 O lend to me a gracious Ear ; Not funk fo low but thou canfl hear. 5 Should'it thou againft each evil deed In Uriel: fe verity proceed, Who would be able to abide Thy cenfure, and be juftify'd ? 4 But thou forgivenefs doft proclaim, That men may turn and fear thy name. j To thy rich Grace, O Lord, we fly, And on thy prpraifes rely. $ My Psalm CXXXI. n 6 My Soul lefs brooks thy feeming ftay, Than Guards that watch th' approach of day, 7 O therefore let the good and juft In God alone repofe their trufl. The frailty of our (late he knows } His plenteous Mercy ever flows. 3 To humble Souls he gracious is, And pardons what they've done amifs. l&GWm cxxxi. i 1 ' Ord, I have no afpiri-ng thoughts, JLrf Nor Eyes that lofty are j Nor meddle with the things advane'd, Above my lower Sphere. 2 But humble and refign'd I lie Compos'd to filent reft j Mine as a Childs behaviour is, Wean'd from his Mothers Breaft. 3 Let pious Souls no more admire The Worlds deceitful mows j But with an undifturbed mind In God their trufl; repofe. $felm ij4 Psalm CXXXIII. $tem cxxxm. \js4s the 100. Pfalm.2 i f\ Blefl: Societies on Earth, \J Refembling that of Heav'n above ! Where Brethren peacefully unite In fweet accord and hearty Love. 2 It's like the precious Ointment p )ur'd On Aarons confecrated head ; Which firft ran down his face, and thence Unto his coltly vefture fpread. 3 Like dews that vifrt every Hill, Or as the fruitful fhow'rs of rain ; Tho' firft on higher grounds they fall, Defcend, and water all the plain. Innumerable comforts meet, Where Love and Amity abound \ Their Souls are fill'd with inward peace, Their profperous State with blefling crown'd, #Caim cxxxm. {^Another Metre .] i /~\ Happy Companies on Earth, Refembling Heav'n abc ve Where Psalm CXXXIV. 155 Where Brethren peacefully unite, In fweet Accord and Love. Z It's like the precious Ointment pour'd Upon the High Priefts Head j Which firft. ran down his Face, and thence Unto his Garments fpred. 3 Like dews that viflt every Hill, Or fruitful fhowrs of rain *, Tho' firft on higher grounds they fall, Thence water all the plain. Innumerable comforts meet, Where mutual Love is found \ Their Souls are fiU'd with inward peace, Theii State with blefling crown'd. 0fatot cxxxiv. Xjudsthe 100. Pfalm.2 i X7"E Servants of th' Eternal King, I Who early at bis Temple wait, And there your late attendance give, See that his Name ye celebrate. 2 And, as that Holy place requires, Pure hands in your Devotions raife $ To all your other offerings join The grateful Sacrifice of praife. 3 God the Great Maker of the World, As great inGoodnefs as in pow'r, Give i56 Psalm CXXXIV, CXXX V- Give gracious Anfwers to thy Pray'rs, And blefs his people every hour. #faim cxxxiv. ^Another Metre.~} i \7"E Servants of the Lord above, X Who at his Temple wait ; See that before the riling Sun His name ye celebrate. 2 And in that Holy place, pure hands In your Devotions raife *, To all your other offerings join The Sacrifice of praife. 3 The Lord that made the World, as great In goodnefs as in pow'r, Give Ear to thy requefts, and blefs His people every hour. #faiut cxxxv. i X7"EServantsoi~ th' Almighty Lord, X That Heav'n and Earth did frame ; 2 Who at his Houfe and Altar wait, Praife ye his Glorious Name. 3 O let the Goodnefs of the Lord Your be ft afTedions raife •, Your inward Pleafure will increafe, Together with your praife. « In Psalm CXXXV. 157 5 In him do all perfections meet, His Greatnefs knows no bound •, What'ere by other Gods is claim'd, In him alone is found. 6 His Pow'r created all at firft. His Pleafure rules them (till ; His uncontrouled mind the Heav'n, The Earth and Seas fulfill. 7 By undifcerned force he makes The vapours to arife, Which frame the Clouds, where fire unquench'd, Mingled with water lies. From thence the dreadful Lightnings burft, And Rains are poured down-, He brings his boyfterous Winds and Storms, From Treafuries unknown. 1 3 Supported by thy Glorious Works, Thy Fame can never die ^ But thy Memorial fhall endure To all Eternity. #faim cxxxv. [Another Metre. As the 148. Pfalm.^ 1 XTE Servants of the Lord 1 That Heav'n and Earth did frame j 2 Who at his Altars wait, Praife ye his glorious name. 3 His tfS Psalm CXXXV. 3 His goodnefs doth To this invite ; His praife will give The befl delight. 5 In him all Glories meet ; His Greatnefs knows no bound $ What other Gods do claim, In him is only found. 6 Whoasatfirft He all things made, Still rules o're all, By all obey'd. 7 All things in Heav'n above Are fubject to his will •, The Earth and Seas below His pleafure do fulfil. At his Command, From the Worlds end, Vapours to frame The Clouds afcencf. Lightnings from thence burfl out, And Rains are poured down •, He brings his boylt'rous Winds From Treafuries unknown. 13 Thy name and thy Memorial, Forever, Lord, Continue (hall. $3fa!m Psalm CXXXVI. 159 #faim cxxxvi. £As the 148. Tfalm.l 1 /'"Mve thanks unto the Lord VJT That is fo kind and good ; Whofe mercies firmly laft, As they have ever ftood. 2 To this great King All Gods do bow, 3 Angels above And Pow'rs below. 1 4 His works our wonder raife *, 5 The Heav'ns his wifdom made j 6 And he th' out-ftretched Earth Above the Waters laid. 7 He made the Sun 8 The Days great Light, 9 The Moon and Stars To rule the Night. 10 Egypt s firft-born he fmote, 1 1 And by his pow'rful hand 12 He brake ofF IfraelsYdke, And brought them from that Land. His Mercies mown To Agespaft, Eternally Shall ipring and laft, 13 The 160 Psalm CXXXVL 13 The parted Sea made way 14 For I[rael to pafs \ 1 5 There the purfuing Hoft Of Pharaoh drowned was. 16 His people through TheDefertled, By Miracles Were daily fed. 17 18 Kings that oppos'd their way, 19 20 Sihon and Og he fmote ; 2 1 And made their fruitful land 22. Fall to> his peoples Lot. His Mercies mown To xAges paft Eternally Shall fpring and Iaft. 2 3 He fav'd us when our State 24 Was low and fore oppreft -, 25 Food to all flelh he gives, 26 The God of Heav*n be blcft. Whofe Mei :ies(hown To Ages p Eternally Shall fpring an! laft. #fatm Psalm CXXXVIH. 161 $Gittn cxxxvin. i nro magnify the Lord, my Soul A Thy belt affections raife -, Angels fhall hear my Songs, and be The Partners of my praife. 2 Within thy Church thy conftant truth And goodnefs I'll proclaim •, Thefe raife my wonder, and advance The Glories of thy Name. 3 In my diftrefs to thee I cry'd, And thou my Pray'r didft hear j Thou didft fupport me with thy ftrength, And with thy comforts cheer. 4 Kings fhall thy promis'd goodnefs know, And take occafion thence 5 To praife thy Mercy, and admire, Thy ways of Providence. 6 God from his high and Glorious Throne The lowly views and owns j But fcorns the proud, and on their height With indignation frowns. 7 Thy former kindnefTes prevent My fears, when in diftrefs ; Thy hand fhall fave me from my Foes, Thy Pow'r their wrath reprefs, 8 Thy never-failing Goodnefs will Compleat what is begun ; M One- r6i Psalm CXXXIX. O never foflfer thine own work, Nor me to be undone. iMaim exxxix. \_Ai the ioo. Pfalm. 2 Ord, n I have to do with thee, JLv I irli n I feek to be conceal'd : a T Aiiow'fl: me perfectly, to thee My very thoughts are all reveal'd. 3 Both v ,iien I fit and when I rife, My walking and my lying down ; 4 To thee my works and all my words, Better than to my felf, are known. 5 On every fide within the reach Of thine encircling Arm I lie ; 6 Whofe force I neither can refill, Nor fcape the notice of thine Eye. 7 Whither can I retire, and find A place where God do's never come ? 8 His Glories I fhould meet in Heav'n ; His Pow'r, had I in Hell a room. 9 Could I remove to th' utmofi: Sea Wing'd with the fwifteft Morning ray ; 10 Thy hand that thither muft fupport My flight, would my abode betray. ii If Psalm CXXXIX. i 6 3 1 1 If o're my fins I think to draw The blacked; Curtains of the Night j 1 2 AU will be clear to thee ; for what We Darknefs call, to thee is Light. 13 My inmoft Reins by thee pofTefs'd, With all th' affections feated there ; To thee, that made'it thofe hidden Springs Within the Womb, muft needs appear. "Tart. II. 14 In all thy works, O Lord, I fee The Footfteps of thy wond'rous skill ; And to excite my praife, I find Within my felf more wonders (till. 1 5 Urrfeen by all, when form'd witbin The dark recedes of the Womb *, Before the fine Embroidery Of parts was to perfection come \ 16 In that rude Mafs, thou didftdifcern The daily growth of every part ; And what th' Eternal mind had fram'd, Was copied out with curious art. 17 Lord, I admire the various thoughts • And the wife Counfels of thy mind } Their fum is infinite } yet all Are dear to me, becaule they're kind. M 2 Their 164 Psalm CXXXIX. i 8 Their number's greater than the fand \ Which whilft my bufy thoughts run o're, i I deep j and find when I awake, I'm only where I was before. 23 Lord, fince my thoughts accofe me not Of living in a falfe difguife j I'm lefs afraid to undergo The Tryal of thy piercing Eyes. 24 Search me •, and if thou fee'ft that I Unwillingly have done amifs, Correct my errours, and reduce My wandrings to the way of Blifs. #faim cxxxix. ^Another Met re. "J 1 TTTHen, Lord, I deal with thee, in vain VV I feek to be conceal'd. 2 Thou know'ft me perfectly, my thoughts To thee are all reveal'd . 3 Both when I fit and when I rife, Walking and lying down \ 4 My works and words, better to thee Than to my k\f are known. 5 Ever within the reach of thine Encircling Arm I lie *, 6 Whofe force I neither can refill, Nor fcape thy piercing Eye. 7 In Psalm CXXXIX. 165 7 In vain, where God do's never come, I feck to find a Seat j 8 Forplac'dinHell, thyPow'rj inHeav'n, Thy Glories I fhould meet. 9 Could I remove to th' utmoftSea, Wing'd with the Mornings Ray \ 10 Thy hand that mull fupport my flight, Would my abode betray. 1 1 If o're my fins I think to draw The Curtains of the Night \ 12 All's dear to thee, for what we call Darknefs, to thee is Light. 13 My Reins by thee pofTefs'd, with all Th' affections feated there, To thee, that mad'ft within the Womb Thofe hidden Springs,appear. Part. II. 14 In all thy works, O Lord, I fee Footfteps of wond'rous skill •, And in my felf, t' excite my praife, I find more wonders ftill. 15 When form'd unfeen, within the dark RecefTes of the Womb \ Before th' Embroidery of Parts Was to perfection come 5 16 In that rude Mafs, thoudidft difcern The growth of every part } And what th* Eternal mind had fram'd, Was drawn with curious Art. M 3 17 Lord, 1 66 Psalm CXLIII. i 7 Lord, I admire the various thoughts, And Counfels of thy mind j Their fum is infinite, yet dear Tome, becaufe they're kind. 1 8 Their Number's greater than the Sand*, Which whilft my thoughts run o're, I fleep 5 and find, when I awake, I'm where I was before. 23 Lord, fince my thoughts accufe me not T' have liv'd in falfe difguife j I'm lefs afraid to undergo The Tryal of thine Eyes. 24 Search me, and where unwillingly Thou fee'ft I've done amifs \ Correct, and lead my wandring fteps Into the way of Blifs. #falm cxLiii. 1 YJ Egard the fervent Pray'rs I make, JLv The hopes I have in thee *, And, Lord, according to thy Truth And Goodnefs anfwer me. 2 Let not my failings be before Thy ftrift Tribunal try'd; For, Lord, if thou fhould'ft be fevere, None could be juftify'd. 6 I'll ne're ceafe asking till my Soul Shall thy refrefhments gain } Psalm CXLIIL 167 Thy mercy which I gafp for more, Than thirfty ground for rain. 7 My Spirits fink while thou delay'fl Th' afliftance I would have ; If God ftill frown on my requefts, 'Twill (Ink me to the Grave. 8 The Night is witnefs of my tears As well as trult in thee ^ O let the joyful Morning tell Thy kindnefs towards me. Lord be my Guide, that I may find The way where I fhor1 go : 9 Be thou my refuge from their pow'r That feek my overthrow. 10 Teach me, my God, to do thy will ^ And let thy fpirit of Love, Conduct me in the paths that lead Tohappinefs above. 1 1 Revive my fainting Soul, thy Name And honour to advance, Thy faithfulnefs will brightly mine In ray deliverance. m 4 $faim 168 Psalm CXLV- #falm cxlv. [_Asthe 100. Pfalm.2 1 T Will extol thy facred Name, •*• Thou King of Saints and God of Love ; 2 Tllblefs thee daily now, 'twill be My work eternally above. 3 Our praifes fhould be high like thee, Whofe greatnefs all our thoughts exceeds •, 4 And what one Age do's not confine, The next (hall tell thy mighty deeds. 5 I'll fhow the glories of thy State, And thy amazing works proclaim • 6 All men that hear my Songs of praife, Shall gladly join to do the fame. 7 And like the unexhaufled Springs Of mercy, fo their joys fhallfiow; Their tongues thy faithfulnefs (hall fing, And thine abundant goodnefs fhow. S Thou Lord art full of Grace and Love, To anger flow, bur glad to fpare *, 9 To all thy Creatures thou art kind, OVe all tl j r nder mercies are. ioT.c ' -ord, from all thefe works of thine Some tnankful Tribute dofc receive ; But Psalm CXLV- 169 But where their powers fail, thy praife Among the Saints (hall ever live. 1 1 Thefe happy Subjects to declare, Thy Kingdoms glory never ceafe ; 12 That Men the Triumphs of thy Grace May know, and all thy Pow'r confefs. Part. II. 1 3 Thy Kingdom, Lord, fhall ever (land, Tho' often undermin'd in vain 5 i4.0pprefTed goodnefsisfuftain'd By thee j when falling, rais'd again. 1 5 All Creatures do expect from thee Supplies of feafonable food ^ 16 Thy open-handed bounty fills Their longings with defired good, 17 Gods Goodnefs and Fidelity In all his Ways and Works appear *7 13 He gives kind anfwers to their Pray'rs That call on him, and are fincere. i9 There's none that fear him need complain That they in vain have fought his aid *, He hears their cries, when in diftrefs, And faves them when they are afraid. 20 Gods Prefervation (hall reward The Good Mans Duty and his Love ; But the bold crimes of wicked men, Shall at the length their ruine prove. 21 Mean 179 Psalm CXLV. 2 1 Mean while my tongue fhall be imploy'd Thy cheerful praifes to proclaim •, Let all the World adore thy pow'r, And ever blefs thy Holy name. #falm cxlv. ^Another CMetre.'} i HPH Y facred name I will advance, JL My King, and God of Love \ 2 I'll blefs thee now, 'twill be my work Eternally above. 3 Our praifes mould be high like thee, Whofe Greatnefs all exceeds ; 4 One Age t' another fhall declare, And praife thy mighty deeds. $ I'll fhow the Glories of thy State, Thy wondrous works proclaim \ 6 All men that hear my Songs of praife. Shall join to do the fame. 7 And as thy Mercy ever fprings, So (hall their comforts flow j Their tongues thy faithfulnefs fhall fing, And thy great goodnefs fhow. 8 Thou, Lord, art flow to wrath, but full Of Love, and glad to fpare , p To all thy Creatures kind, o'reall Thy tender Mercies are. io Some Psalm CXLV. 171 . * 10 Some thankful Tribute, Lord, from all Thy works thou doll receive •, But where they fail, thy praife among The Saints mall ever live. 1 1 Thy Kingdoms Glory to declare Thefe Subjects never ceafe *, 1 2 That men thy wond'rous Grace may know, And all thy pow'r confefs. Part. II. 1 3 Thy Kingdom, Lord, fhall ever fland, Tho' undermin'd in vain ; 14 Goodnefs is ftay'd by thee, when weak ; When falling, rais'd again. 1 5 All Creatures do expect from thee Supplies of daily food *, 16 Thy open-handed bounty fills All their defires with good. 17 Gods Goodnefs and Fidelity, In all his ways appear *, 1 8 He gives kind anfwers unto fuch As pray, and are fincere. 19 There's none that fear him need complain They've fought in vain his aid ; He hears their cryes when in diftrefs, And faves them, when afraid. 20 Gods care and prefervation Rewards the good mans Love •, But the bold crimes of wicked men At length their ruine prove. 21 Mean 172 Psalm CXLVI. 2 1 Mean while my tongue fhall be imploy'd Thy praifes to proclaim ; Let all the World adore thy PowY, And ever blefs thy Name. #faim cxlvi. 1 \/TY SouI t0 Pra^e tne Higne^ Lord 1V1 Thy beft affections raife , 2 For whilft I live my God (hall be The fubject of my praife. 3 Vain are our hopes from Mighty Kings; Whofe Glories at their Death 4 Sink to the Grave, and all their thoughts Do vanifh with their Breath. 5 Happy is he, who in that God That made the World do's trufl *, 6 Which World may fooner fail, than he Ceafe to be good and juft. 7 He rights the injur'd, and defends The good Mans caufe opprefs'd j He feeds the hungry, and by him The Prifoners are releas'd. 8 He cures the blind, and forrow from Dejected Souls removes \ And by his fpecial care protects The Righteous whom he loves. 9 Strangers and Widdows he preferves, He do's the Orphans own \ As Psalm CXLVH. 17 j As for the wicked s profperous ftate He turns it upfide down. 10 This Mighty King fhall ever Reign, As he do's ever Live ; Let all the World he rules, to him Eternal praifesgive. fMaim cxlvii. [As the IOO. Pfalm.2 1 y^V Bleft imployment of our Lives L/ To praife the God whom we adore ! How grateful to our felves and him ! Nothing becomes a good man more. 2 The Lord of old the broken ftate Of Captive Ifrael did repair ; 3 The forrowful and broken hearts He binds and heals with tender care. 4 He numbers all the Stars, and knows What vertue comes to us from thence 5 For 'tis from him they borrow all Their Luftre, and their Influence. 5 Unfearchable his wifdom is, His pow'r fo great it knows no bound ; 6 He raifes up the meek, and throws The ftubborn Sinners to the ground. Tart. 174 Psalm CXLVH. Tart. II. 7 To God your chearful prailes ling, Whofe bounty all things do's maintain ; 8 Who covers Heav'n with watry Clouds, And for the Earth prepares the rain. He makes the tender Grafs to grow On Mountains which are parch'd and dry ; 9 Wild Beaftsare fed without our care, And the young Ravens when they cry. 1 5 AH Creatures hafte t' obey his word ; 1 6 Like foftelt Wooll he fends the Snows : 17 HisCryftal Ice like Morfels cafts, And the Hoar-fcofts like aihes (trows. None can endure his piercing cold ; 18 But at his word warm winds do blow } Then Rocks of Ice are foon diflblv'd, And the congealed Waters flow. 19 All fee thefe works : to Ifrael He greater favours did afford \ The clearer knowledge of his will And Laws they had. Praife ye the Lord. #falm Psalm GXLVH. $75 #faim cxlvii. {jssfnother Metre^ i TTO W well we are imploy'd, to praife JlI The Lord whom we adore ! How grateful to ourfelves and him! Nothing becomes us more. 2 The Lord of old the broken ftate Of Ifra'el did repair ; 3 The forrowful and broken hearts He heals with tender care. 4 He numbers all the Stars, and knows What vertue comes from thence ; For 'tis from him they borrow all Their Light and Influence. 5 Unfearchable his wifdom is, His Pow'r admits no bound : 6 He raifes up the meek, and throws Proud Sinners to the ground. Tan. II. 7 To God your chearful praifes fing, That all things do's maintain : 8 Who covers Heav'n with Clouds, and for The Earth prepares the rain. He makes the tender Grafs to grow On Mountains parch'd and dry ; 9 Wild Beads need not our care, he feeds Young Ravens when they cry. 15 All i76 Psalm CXLVIL 15 All Creatures hafte V obey his word : 16 Like Wooll he fends the Snows , 1 7 His Cryftal Ice like Morfels calls, Hoar-frofts like afhes ftrows. None can abide his piercing cold : 1 8 He bids warm Winds to blow } Then Rocks of Ice difTolve, and foon Congealed Rivers flow. 19 All fee thefe works; to JfraeL More grace he did afford ; The clearer knowledge of his will And Laws. Praife ye the Lord. mm Psalm CXLVIII. 177 0(aim cxLViii. 1 TTO laud the Heav'nly King Let all their voices raife : 2 Ye Angels firft begin The great Creator's praife, 3 Let Sun and Moon And every Star His Glory fhow That's brighter far, i; 4 Ye Regions of the air, * 4 And watry Clouds that move Within the liquid Skie, 5 Praife ye the Lord above *, Whole powerful word Made you to be ♦, 6 And fix'd your bounds By his Decree. 7 All that the Earth do's bear \ Whales in the Depths conceal'd ; 8 Lightnings, and Hail, and Snow, Vapours to Ice congeal'd, The ftormy Winds Rais'd at his will, Which at his word Are calm'd and fill!, 9 Praife him ye Mountains high, And Hills that lower are ; N Cedars 178 Psalm CXLVIII. Cedars with lofty heads, And Trees that fruit do bear. £o Beafts that in Fields Or Paltures lye •, Both creeping things And Fowls that fly. i i Ye Kings that Scepters fway, People of meaner Birth ; Princes that rule the World, And Judges of the Earth. 12, Let every Sex And every Age 13 To praife the name Of God engage. His Glories all that fhines In Earth and Heav'n excel \ 14 He fpecial mercy lhow'd V his people Ifrael; A people dear And highly rai^d j His Holy Name Be ever prais'd. Psalm CL. 179 #faun cl. 1 T^Raife God within that facred place A Where he his Grace bellows ; Your wondering thoughts to Heaven raife, Where he his Glory mows. 2 Let all his Mighty Ads of Pow'r Your inward Paflions move j That your Acknowledgments may fuit The Greatnefs of his Love. % Muficks foft notes, and louder founds 4 Of Inftruments imploy 5 T' excite Devotion, and attend The triumphs of your joy. 6 Since all to this Creator owe That Breath by which they live ; Let every thing that breaths, to him Their chearful praiies give. 11 — 1 1 . N i SE- i8i Seletl: Hymns, Taken out of the NEW TESTAMENT, And ufed in the CHURCH-SERVICE. $pum i. BenediSuf. £The Songtf Zacharias. Lhc. 1.68.3 LE T Ifr'els powerful God and King Eternally be bleft 5 Who came from Heav'n to vifit us, And all our Bonds released. In Davids Houfea Saviour rais'd, To (it upon his Throne *, This, ever Cnce the World began, His Prophets have fore-fhown. That he would fave us from the Pow'r And Malice of our Foes *, N 3 And l8x Hymn I. And would perform the Mercy he I P our Fathers did difclofe, r . q To call to mind how he engag'd His Truth by Covenant ; His folemn Oath to Abraham fworn ^ That he his Grace would grant, | To ferve him without fear, from all Our Adverfaries free'd *, And to continue all our days A Holy Life to lead. And thou bleft Child to this high Lord Shalt have a Prophets place •, Like a preparing Harbinger Shalt go before h is Face. By the Remifli&n of Mens fins To make Salvation known. Gods tender mercy, when, this Sun Arofe, to all was fhown. He will our fad and difmal Hate With Light and Comfort blefs \ And guide our feet into the way Of Peace and Happinefs. • — ~ — — — I / tyW* • | [ Hymn II. 18} J^ITO! II. Magnificat. [As the 100. Pfitim.2 [The Song of the 2?/. Virgin. Luc, 1 . 46.] MY Soul doth magnify the Lord, In thee my fpirit do's rejoice My God and Saviour ; who deferv'ft The Praifes of my heart and voice. For to his humble Handmaids ftate, He fhow'd regard, when 't was depreft ; All Ages fhall from henceforth judge Me Happy, and (hall call me Bleft. He that is Great hath done to me Great things, and Holy is his Name *, His Mercy through all Ages is, To them that fear him, ftill the fame. He with his Arm his ftrength hath fhow'd, Confounded what the proud men thought , Put down the Mighty from their Seat, And rais'd them who are fet at nought. He fiird the Hungry Souls with good, The Full and Rich for want complain'd *, His Mercy he has calPd to mind, And Ifrael his help has gain'd. N 4 The 184 Hymn HI. *The Promife to our Fathers made So Jong before, in which God flood Engag'd to Abraham and his Seed, Is all performed and made good. $ptmt in. Nutic Dimittis. [The Song of Simeon. Luc. 2. 29.] I Now can leave this World and die In Peace and quiet reft •, Since that mine Eyes, OLord, have been With thy Salvation blen\ The Prophecies are all fulfill'dj Thy Promifes are true •, And thy Myfterious Love difclos'd In all the Peoples view, All the dark fhadows fly away, Now this bright Sun appears •, Whofe faving Light the Gentile World With unknown comfort cheers. Well may the long expected fight Make J[r*e Is Joys abound \ Before with fpecial Favours grae'd, But now with Glory CrownM, Hymn IV- 185 $pttm IV. {Out of fever al Paffages of the Revelations.'^ AL L ye th# ferve the Lord, bis Name R.19.* See that ye celebrate •, And ye that fear him, fing aloud His praife, both fmall and great. O thou great Ruler of the World, Ei** Thy works our wonder raife. Thou BlefTed King of Saints, how True And Righteous are thy ways ! Who would not fear and praife thy Name Thou only Holy one ? The World will worfhip thee, to whom Thy Judgments are made known. Moft Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord Ca.4.8. Almighty is thy Name ; Which was before all time, and is, And fhall be dill the fame. All Glory, PowV, and Honour, thou Ve.i t, Art worthy to receive \ For all things by thy Pow'r were made, And by thy Pleafure live. To thee of right, O Lamb of God, C5.12, Riches and Pow'r belong 5 Wifdom and Honour, Glory, Strength, And every praifing Song. Thou, i8■=•?* s!>= l-t so Sc^iSm" r^- s-s?3 3 |I?i^°-°' c 5» O a- HS PS ~ -? i = * H • 1 ~.-i Hi : | »-slr rs= ^ = i1?:-! "ss / ' w',