rtX^afmi, ., , ,., , , •.;-'i-;|[|;v)|}^|;(uf'iiEHiK^^^ Christian worship CimiSTIAN WORSHIP. JUf4 141921 SEEVICES FOR THE CHURCH WITH ORDER OF VESPERS, AND HYMXS. " (T^at tljctj nil man be one; as tljou, ^^tljcr, nit in me ai\b I ill iljEC, ll^at tlK}i also man be out in us." NEW YORK: JAMES MILLER, 522 BROADWAY. BOSTON: WALKER, WISE & CO. 1862. Entered aceordins: to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, By JAMES MILLER, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. Rennie, Shea & Lindsay, btereotypens and klectr0typek3, 81, 83 & 85 Centke-strekt, NEW TOEK. C. A. AI-VORD, Printer, 15 Vaiidewatei-street, New YoiK. PREFACE This volume is prepared to meet an actual want in our churches here, and in the hope of its being of some use elsewhere. We needed a new collection of chants and anthems for our usual worship, and also a sufficient manual for our new evening service or Vespers. In few words the plan of the book may be stated. In the first place, we have sought to give a regular morning and evening service which shall duly combine freedom and order, or the variety which is the spice with the constancy which is the bread of life, and save us at once from the monotony of a wholly set ritual, and the distraction of a wholly variable choice. Thus in the morn- ing service, the two chants that may be sung severally at the opening and after prayer vary every Sunday in the month, and may moreover give place each to a versified hymn immediately following, so as to allow the same order to return once a month ; or by using the hymns also, so as to allow the same order to return once in two months. 'I'hus the service has a certain spontaneity and method combined, and the pieces may be sung without being announced or read, and at the same time they may be at once found in the book. There is ample room left for free choice in the remainder of the service, and the pieces to be sung therein may be selected at pleasure. In the second place, we have given an extended and careful order of service for Vespers on very much the same phin, and have added a full selection of psalms for responsive reading, and of hymns especially adapted to this service. The idea of course is not new, for Vespers are as old as the Christian Church, if not older, and all of the great churches of Christendom, Rome at the head, have their vesper ritual. Our order is wholly Protestant, and in fact in some respects more bold and progressive than any other of our services ; yet it retains much of the severe beauty of the ancient rule, and will be found to wake echoes between the old and new ages. Our esteemed brother, Eev. Samuel Longfellow, formerly of Brooklyn, has been the pioneer in this move- ment, and we can recognize his labors without sacrificing our own judgment. The service here given will be found to afford opportunity for the highest art of music, and at the same time to be within the reach of the simplest congregational worship. In fact, the musical portion is so full and varied as to be capable of being sung by any 4 PREFACE. tolerable choir, and may moreover more easily dispense with a choir, and be wholly congregational, than the usual order. The responsive psalms are printed in a new way, so as to be easily used ; and this is the first time within our knowledge that they have been so arranged as to be read by our people according to the original intention, and it is evident that this method will soon be universal. These psalms, together with the hymns for congregational singing, contribute towards a more sympathetic and edifying worsliip in our churches, and tend to do away with the coldness and isolation that are so often complained of. Strange it is that principles so large and genial as ours should be so commonly set forth inadequately, and the most meagre of rituals should attend so rich a faith. The Vesper service may admit of the accustomed evening or after- noon sermon, although it is more compatible with an extemporaneous address or exposition. AVe believe that it meets a decided and general want in our churches, and attracts and impresses many who do not care to attend an evening service on the old plan, or to hear two reg- ular sermons with much the same accompaniments. The want of something like this has led several churches to discontinue the second service. It is a very serious and devout mode of worship, and only by a monstrous perversion can it be made the occasion of musical vanity and operatic artifice. It is in great part scriptural, and calls for con- stant and devout attention from the audience. Thus far, wherever held, it has won the favor of all classes of hearers, and is ranked among the fixed institutions of religion with us as with the ancient Church. "We remark in the third place, that we have not in the least sacrificed the natural and cherished order of our usual worship, but have built wholly upon that order, beginning with praise to God, and reserving the more penitential acts until we have so contemplated his goodness as more fitly to see and confess our sins and seek forgiveness and peace. The regular services of our congregations who adopt this book may continue almost wholly as usual ; and the prayers that are intro- duced are to be used at home or at church, as may be in each family or congregation appointed. The only portions of the prayers that are essential, and not properly to be displaced by extempore prayer, are the responsive sentences that are common to all the great historic churches, and are as edifying as they are time-hallowed. The more extended prayers that are to be used at discretion, as well as the Col- lects for the Christian Year, are mainly from the old standards ; and were preferred not only from their sacred associations and simple and solemn diction, but because our current thought and style, our more subjective, personal, and emotional thoughts and feelings, have such full movement in the free extempore prayer which we regard as so essential to tlie vitality of worship, and which we can never wholly PREFACE. 5 renounce without surrendering; all our usages and convictions. In com- mon with our neighbors, especially our Episcopal neighbors, we have put our hands somewhat freely into the coffers of the great mother church of old ; and have all the less scruples at our course, from the fact that we have no exclusiveness to maintain, but on the contrary arc bound to claim all the gifts of God, and the endowments and achieve- ments of our race, as our own and our children's by right. We have preferred to respect, as far as practicable, the ancient usages, especially where the Scriptures and custom agree, and accordingly we follow the ancient Church in the division of the Christian Year, and name the closing Sundays as coming after Pentecost or Whitsunday, instead of adopting the modern and more dogmatic nomenclature. We owe a great deal to the Church of England ; something to its original work, but more to the simple and rich diction of its transla- tions from the Latin standards; and in this diction, as in that of the Bible, we are all heirs. Our own friends here and in England retain much of the Book of Common Prayer, and we are indebted to them for a portion of this volume, especially to the Liturgy of King's Chapel, Boston, one of our oldest churches. Where doctrinal points are in- volved, we have sought uniformly to respect the convictions of our people ; yet we have judged for ourselves, and not followed servilely all precedents, retaining more or less of the ancient standards, and in some cases adding studies from the Bible and ancient manuals of wor- ship different from the English models. To Dr. Hedge we are in- debted for a valuable oriental litany, and to Rev. James Freeman Clarke for some most edifying litanies from the Scriptures, which have passed into general use with our brethren, and are contained in five or six different manuals. Should some portions of the book, such as the Catechism and Service of Confirmation, seem novel to any, they will remember that these have been, in substance, used already in some of our churches, at home and abroad, and are important in the reli- gious nurture of the young. Confirmation gives meaning and force to Infant Baptism, and is a proper introduction for Communion. Yet it is not to be so urged as to trenck at all upon personal conviction, and the freest access of every conscientious and devout believer to the table of our Lord. While preparing this volume for our own people, we have been asked to have some thought for others, and we have sought, to shun all local narrowness and dogmatic prejudice. Our churches in this vicinity, so long under the lead of such large and truly catholic minds as Drs. Dewey and Bellows, favor a broad policy, and our work is easier because the way has been so prepared. We have brought together es- sential materials for Christian worship in a form so flexible as to allow each congregation to follow its own judgment. Moreover, while the volume presents freely many of the time-hallowed treasures of ancient 6 PREFACE. devotion, it acknowledges candidly the riches of the new ages, and mingles with the old chants and prayers the free thoughts and stirring lyrics which are the peculiar fruit of our Protestant life, and the cheering proof that inspiration is a living power and not a dead tradi- tion. Here the minister is encouraged to use his mind not only in se- lecting the treasures of sacred wdsdom, and also in reading his own elaborate compositions, but in uttering his own spontaneous convictions in extempore speech. Equally free is the method of devotion here favored, and we accept fully the three kinds of prayer which Bunsen so earnestly urges as the practice of the ancient church — Silent Prayer, Free Prayer, and Short Forms, sanctioned by custom, watchwords, as it w^ere, either for the minister alone, or for the clergy and people jointly. In what we have done we have followed the leadings of our own education and position, and not set ourselves up as the framers of a new liturgy or the founders of a new church. We have preferred to keep within our own circle, and not sought to introduce any symbols or phrases that would make a battle-ground of our altar of devotion. Without being bigots or radicals, we can keep our own accustomed place as lovers of the old piety and friends of the new freedom, as be- lieving in the Church of the Future, because we believe in the divine seed in the Church of the Past and Present. Three names are of themselves enough to justify our conviction and hope of the better times coming, and to cheer the champions of a brave fellowship and a broad faith. Channing, Robertson, Bunsen ! these men, whom we love for what they hoped, as well as for what they did, would not despise the intention, if they could not praise the success of a work so humble as ours. S. O. New York, January 21, 1862. F. A. F. CONTENTS. PAGE Morning Prater 9 Evening Prayer 35 Vespers 43 Litany 64 Edchakistio Litany G8 ScRiPTTiRAL Litanies 71 Prayers or Collects for the Christian Year 84 The Divine Law 105 Offerings of Charity Ill Communion 114 Baptism of Infants 125 Baptism of Adults 129 Catechism 132 Confirmation 138 Matrimony 141 Burial Service 146 Psalms 153 Anthems 250 Hymns 1 Index of Hymns 105 MORNING PRAYER. REGULAR ORDER OF SERVICE, I. Organ Yoluntary. II. Introductory Sentences : Minister. III. Chanted Psalm. In the order of the Month {not named) — 1. Sunday, " come ;" 2. " be joyful ;" 3. '' Be mer- ciful ;" 4. '' Blessed be the Lord ;" 5. " I was glad." Or Hymn in the same order, without being read. lY. Prayer. V. Chanted Hymn. In the order of the Month {not read) — 1. Thrice Holy ; 2. Glory in the Highest ; 3. Te Deum ; 4. Hosanna ; 5. Alleluia. Or the versified Hymns in like order, as given. YI. Beading of Scriptures. It is desirable that, once a month, the Commandments be read as printed, as part of the Scripture Lessons ; and that the reading of Scripture end with the "■ Christian Faith" from the New Testament, as often. YII. Hymn— Selected. YIII. Sermon. IX. Sentences and Lord's Prayer : Minister and People. X. Hymn — Selected. XI. Benediction, XII. Amen : chanted by Choir and People. The Congregation stand during the singing, and kneel or sit with bowed head in prayer. MORNINa PRAYER At the heg inning of Morning Prayer^ the Minister shall read one or more of the following sentences of Scripture : OUR help cometb from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast. Grace be to you, and peace from God our Fa- ther, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord bless you and keep you ; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name, give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth^s sake. The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit, and they who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. I will arise and go to my Father, and Avill say unto him. Father, I have sinned against heaven and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. Repent ye ; for tlie kingdom of heaven is at band. 1* 10 MORNING PRAYER. When the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness which he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. I acknowledge my transgressions ; and my sin is ever before me. Hide thy face from my sins ; and blot out all mine iniquities. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit ; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. To the Lord our God belong mercies and foi-give- nesses, though we have rebelled against him ; neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God,to walk in his laws which he set before us. Likewise I say unto you. There is joy in the pres- ence of the angels of God over one sinner that re- penteth. Hear what Christ the Lord said : He that heareth my word and belie veth on Him that sent me hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemna- tion ; but is passed from death unto life. Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I stand at the door and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come unto him. Yerily I say nnto you, that in this place one is greater than the temple. Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the spirit of God dwell- eth in you ? MORNING PRAYER. 11 The Lord is risen indeed. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, whei*e Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Then^ the People standing^ the Minister shall say : O Lord, open thou our lips. Answer, And our mouth shall show forth thy praise. Minister. Glory be to the Father, Almighty God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Ans. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Min. Praise ye the Lord. Ans. The Lord's name be praised. Then shall he said or sung one of the following Psalms., for the proper Sunday of the months unless otherimse ordered; and at the close of every such Psalm ^ this Doxology : NOW unto tlie King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God ; Be honor and glory, through Jesus Christ, for ever and for ever. Amen. Or else., the " Gloria Patri," as above. 12 MORNING PRAYER. FIRST MORNING SONG. IN THE ORDER OF THE MONTH. Yenitej exultemiis Domino. OCOME, let us sing unto the Lord ; let us heart- ily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiv- ing ; and show ourselves glad in him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God ; and a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the corners of the eai'th ; and the streno^th of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it; and his hands |)repared the dry land. O come, let us worship and fall down, and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is the Lord our God ; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. O w^orship the Lord in the beauty of holiness ; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. For he cometh, for he cometh to judge the eai-th ; and with I'ighteousness to judge the world, and the people with his truth. Closing with this Doxology^ or with the Gloria Patri: Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God; Be honor and glory, through Jesus Christ, for ever and ever. Amen. MOENING PRAYER. 13 Or this Hymn : PUBLIC WORSHIP. L. M. OCOME, loud anthems let us sing, • Loud thanks to our Almighty King ; For we our voices high should raise, When our salvation's rock Ave praise. Into his presence let us haste, To thank him for his favors j)ast ; To him address, in joyful songs. The praise that to his Name belongs. The depths of earth are in his hand. Her secret wealth at his command ; The strength of hills, that threat the skies, Subjected to his empire lies. The rolling ocean's vast abyss B}^ the same sovereign right is his ; 'Tis moved by his almighty hand, That formed and fixed the solid land. O let us to his courts repair. And bow with adoration there ; Down on our knees devoutly all Before the Lord our Maker fidl. S^conii Sunbag. Juhilate Deo. OBE joyful in the Lord, all ye lands : serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his pres- ence with a sons:. Be ye sure that the Lord he is God ; it is he that 14 MORNING PRAYER. hath made ns, and not we ourselves ; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise ; he thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name. For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is eveHast- ing ; and his truth endureth from generation to gen- eration. Or this Hymn : SACRED JOY. lis & 8s. BE joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth, O serve him with gladness and fear ; Exult in his presence with music and mirth, With love and devotion draw near. Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone, Creator and Ruler o'er all ; And we are his people — his sceptre we own ; His sheep, and we follow his call. Oh ! enter his gates with thanksgiving and song. Your vows in his temple proclaim ; His praise in melodious accordance prolong, And bless his adorable Name. For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good, And we are the work of his hand ; His mercy and truth from eternity stood, And shall to eternity stand. B Miserere mei^ Deus. E merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me, for my soul trusteth in thee. MORNING PRAYER. 15 Be thoii exalted, O God, above the heavens, and Jet thy glory be above all the earth. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed ; I will sing, and give praise. Awake up, my glory ; awake, lute and harp ; I myself will awake right early. I w^ill give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the people, and I will sing unto thee among the nations. For the greatness of thy mercy reacheth unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let thy glory be above all the earth. Or this Hymn : PRAISE FOR PROTECTION. L. M. MY God, in whom are all the springs Of boundless love and grace unknown ; Hide me beneath thy spreading wings. Till the dark cloud is overblown. Up to the heavens I send my cry; The Lord will my desires perform ; He sends his angels from the sky. And saves me from the threatening storm. My heart is fixed ; my song shall raise Immortal honors to thy Name ; Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise, My tongue, the glory of my frame. High o'er the earth his mercy reigns, And reaches to the utmost sky ; His truth to endless years remains. When lower worlds dissolve and die. 16 MORNING PRAYER. Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heavens, where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell. Jourtl) litmlrag. Benedictus. — St. Lnke i. 68. BLESSED be the Lord God of Israel ; for he hath visited and redeemed his people ; And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us, in the house of his servant David ; As he spake by the mouth of his holy Prophets, which have been since the world began ; That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us. To pei-form the mercy promised to our fore- fathers, and. to remember his holy covenant ; To perform the oath which he sware to our fore- father Abraham, that he would give us ; That we beins^ delivered out of the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear ; In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life. Or this Hymn : MERCY OF GOD. S. M. AISE your triumphal songs To an immortal tune ; Let all the earth resound the deeds Celestial grace has done : Sing how eternal love Its chief Beloved chose. R MORNING PRAYER. 17 And bade him raise our wretched race From their abyss of woes. Now, sinners, dry your tears ; Let hopeless sorrow cease ; Bow to the sceptre of His love, And take the offered peace. Lord, we obey thy call ; We lay an humble claim To the salvation Thou hast brought, And love and praise thy Name. Jiftl) Sunliap. Lcetatus sum. — Psalm cxxii. I WAS glad when they said unto me, We will go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand in thy gates, O Jerusalem. O pray for the peace of Jerusalem ; they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces. For my brethren and companion's sake, I will wish thee prosperity. Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do thee good. Or this Hymn : THE CITY OF GOD. 8s & 7s. BLESSED city, heavenly Salem, Vision dear, whence peace hath spring. Brighter than the heart can fancy, 18 MORNING PRAYEPw. Maiisiou of the highest King ; O how glorious are the praises Which of thee the prophets sing ! To this temple, where we call thee, Come, O Lord of Hosts, to-day ! With thy wonted loving-kindness. Hear thy people as they pray ; And thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls for aye. Here vouchsafe to all thy servants That they supplicate to gain ; Here to have and hold for ever Those good things their pray'rs obtain ; And hereafter in thy glory With thy blessed ones to reign. Here an Extew^jpore Prayer shall follow^ or the following prayers 7nay he read. They are commended also to families ahs&nt from church through sick?iess, or when travelling. The Minister shall say : The Lord be with you. Ansiver. And with thy spirit. Minister, Let us pray. Ans. Lord, have mercy upon us. Then the Minister and People shall say the LorWs Prayer: OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth. As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our tres- MORNING PRAYER. 19 passes, As we forgive tliose who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Then the Minister shall say : O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. Ansiver. And grant us thy salvation. 3£in, O Lord, bless the President of these United States. Ans. And mercifully hear us when w^e call upon thee. Mill. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. Ans. And make thy chosen people joyful. Min. O Lord, save thy people. Ans. And bless thine inheritance. Min. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Ans. For thou only canst make w^ars to cease to the end of the earth. Min. O God, make clean our hearts within us. Ans. And take not thy Holy Spirit froai us. Then may he said the Collect for the Day ; and then the Service shall proceed asfolloweth : THE COLLECT FOR PEACE. OGOD, wdio art the author of peace, and lover of concord, in knowledge of whom stand eth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom ; defend us thy humble servants in all assaults of our enemies, that we surely trusting in thy defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries, thi'ough Jesus Christ our Lord. Ainen. 20 MORNING PRAYER. THE COLLECT FOR GRACE. OLORD our heavenly Father, ahiiighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; defend us in the same with thy mighty power ; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger ; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that which is righteous in thy sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. COLLECT FOR FORGIVENESS. ALMIGHTY God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live ; pardon and absolve all those who truly repent, and unfeignedly believe the holy Gospel. We beseech thee to grant us true repentance, and thy Holy Sj^irit ; that those things may please thee which we do at this present, and that the rest of our life herearter may be more pure and holy ; so that at the last we may come to thine eternal joy, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The follow mg Prayers are to he omitted here when a Litany is read: (vid. p. 71, &c). A PRAYER FOR RULERS. OLORD, our heavenly Father, high and mighty. King of kings. Lord of lords, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers upon the earth ; most heartily we beseech thee with thy favor to 1 MORNING PRAYER. 21 behold the President, Vice President, and Congress of these United States, and so replenisli them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that they may al\\^ays incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts, that in all their deliberations they may be enabled to promote the national prosperity, and to secure the peace, libert}", and safety of the United States throughout all generations. This we humbly ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER FOR THE CLERGY AND PEOPLE. ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, Avho art the author of every good and perfect gift; send down upon all ministers of the gospel, and upon all congregations committed to their charge, the need- ful spirit of thy grace ; and that they may truly ])lease thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for thine infinite mercy's sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, /; A PRAYER FOR ALL CONDITIONS OF :\[EN. OGOD, the Creator and Preserver of all man- kind, we humbly beseech thee for all sorts and conditions of men, that thou wouldst be pleased to make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More especially we pray for the good estate of thy holy church ; that it may be so guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians, may be led into the Avay of truth, and hold the faith in 22 MORNING PRAYER. unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righ- teousness of life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness, all those who are any ways af- flicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate; that it ma}^ please thee to comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities ; giving them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their afflictions ; and this we humbly ask as disciples of Jesus Chiist our Lord. Ame7i. GENERAL THANKSGIVING. ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the bless- ings of this life ; but above all, for thine inestima- ble love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Cliiist ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our hearts may be unfeignedly thankful, and that we may show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righ- teousness all our days, through Jesus Christ our Lord ; in whose name we ascribe unto thee all honor and glory, world without end. Amen, MORNING PRAYER. 23 SECOND MOKNING SONG. IN THE ORDER OF THE MONTH H After Prayer^ the folloicing shall he sung. JTirst Sun^at). Ter-sanctus. — Revelations iv., v. OLY, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come. Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power ; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing, aud honor, and glory, and power, be into him that sitteth uj)ou the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Op this ^ for Communion Sundays: Ter-sanctus. T is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that IJL we should at all times, and in all places, give [-hanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, pverlasting God ; Therefore, with Angels, and Archangels, and v\dth all the company of heaven, we laud and mag- lify thy glorious Name ; evermore praising thee, 24 MORNING PRAYER. and saying, Holy, holy, lioly, Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory he to thee, O Lord, Most High. Amen. Or this Hymn : THRICE HOLY. 8s & 7s. LORD, thy glory fills the heaven ; Earth is with its fulness stored ; Unto thee be glor}^ given. Holy, holy, holy. Lord. Heaven is still with anthems ringing ; Earth takes np the angel's cry, " Holy, holy, holy," singing, " Lord of hosts, the Loixl most High." Even thus in God's high praises, Brethren, let our tongues unite. Whilst our thoughts his greatness raises, And our love his gifts excite. With his seraph train before him, With his holy church below, Thus unite we to adore him. Bid we thus our anthem flow : — Lord, thy glory fills the heaven ; Earth is with its fulness stored ; Unto thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy, Lord ; Thus thy gracious Name confessing, We adopt the angel's cry, '' Holy, holy, holy," — blessing Thee, the Lord our God most High. MORNING PRAYEK. 25 Saonb Suniiat3. Gloria in excelsis. GLORY be to God on liigh, and on earth peace, good will to Avar ds men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O God, through thy only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy up- on us. Through him that taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Through him that taketh away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Througli him that sitteth at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, in Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in thy glory, O God our Father. Amen. Or this Hymn: THE GLORY OF GOD. 8s & 7s. MIGHTY God ! while angels bless thee, May a mortal lisp thy Name ? Lord of men as well as angels ! Thou art every creatm'e's theme ; Lord of every hind and nation ! Ancient of eternal days ! Sounded through the wide creation, Be thy just and lawful praise. For thy rich, thy free redemption. Bright, though veiled in darkness long; 26 MORNING PRAYER. Thouglit is poor, and poor expression, Who can sins: that wondrous sons^ ? Brightness of the Father's glory ! Shall thy ]3raise unuttered lie ? Break, my tongue, such guilty silence. Sing the Lord who came to die. (lEIjirb 6uui)aj3. Te Deum laudamios. WE praise thee, O God ! we acknowledge thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship thee, the Father ever- lasting. To thee all angels cry aloud, the heavens and all the powers therein. To thee cherubim and seraphim continually do Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of hosts ! Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles, praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the prophets, praise thee. The noble army of martyrs, praise thee. The holy church, throughout all the world, doth acknowledge thee. The Father of an infinite majesty ; Thy holy, true, and only Son ; Also, the Holy Ghost, the Comfortei*. Thou art the King of Glory, O God ! And Jesus Christ thy well-beloved Son. MORNING PRAYER. '^7 When tliou gavest him to deliver man, it pleased tliee that he should be born of a virgin. When he had overcome the sharpness of death, he opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. He sitteth at the right hand of God, in the glory of the Father. We believe that he shall come to be our judge. We therefore pray thee, help thy servants, whom thou hast redeemed through his most precious blood. Make them to be numbered with thy saints, in glory everlasting. O Lord, save thy people, and bless thine heritage. Govern them, and lift them up for ever. Day by day we magnify thee ; And we worship thy Name, ever, world without end. Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin. O Lord, have mercy upon us; have mercy upon us. O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us, as our trust is in thee. O Lord, in thee have we trusted ; let us never be confounded. Or this Hymn : TE DEUM. C. M. GOD, we praise thee, and confess That thou the only Lord And everlasting Father art, By all the earth adored. To thee all angels cry aloud ; To thee the powers on high, Both cherubim and seraphim, Continually do cry ; o H MORNING PKAYER. O lioly, holy, holy Lord, Whom heavenly hosts obey, The woi'ld is with the gloiy filled Of thy majestic sway. The apostles' glorious company. And prophets crowned with light, With all the martyrs' noble host. Thy constant praise recite. The holy church throughout the world, O Lord, confesses thee. That thou eternal Father art Of boundless majesty. Jourtl) Suulrag. Hosanna. OSANNA! blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord ! Hosanna in the highest ! Or this Hymn: GOD^S GLORY IN CHRIST. L. M. NOW to the Lord a noble song ; Awake, my soul, awake my tongue ; Hosanna to the eternal IN'ame, And all his boundless love proclaim. See where it shines in Jesus' face. The brightest image of his grace ; God, in the person of his Son, Has all his mightiest works outdone. The spacious earth and spreading flood Proclaim the wise and powerful God ; MORNING TRAYEIi. 29 And thy rich glories from afar Sparkle in every rolling star. But in his looks a glory stands, The noblest labor of thy hands ; The pleasing lustre of his eyes Outshines the wonders of the skies. Gi'ace ! 'tis a charming theme ; My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' Name ; Ye angels, dwell upon the sound — Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground. Jiftlj Sunba^. Alleluia. ALLELUIA! Salvation, and glory, and honor, and power, unto the Lord our God ! Alleluia ! Praise our God, alj ye servants of his, both small and great ! Alleluia ! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth ! let us l)e glad and i-ejoice, and give honor to him. Amen. Or this Hymn : ALLELUIA. 8s & 7s. ALLELUIA, song of sweetness, Voice of joy, eternal lay; Alleluia is the anthem Of the choirs in heavenly day, Which the angels sing, abiding In the house of God ahvay. «30 AtORNING PRAYER. Alleluia, tlioii resound est, Salem, mother ever blest ; Alleluias without ending. Fit yon place of gladsome rest; Exiles, we by Babel's waters Sit in bondage, and distressed. Alleluia, we deserve not Here to chant for evermore ; Alleluia, our transgressions Make us for a Avhile give o'er, For the holy time is coming, Bidding ns our sins deplore. Deity of endless glory. Hear thy people as they cry ; Grant us all to keep thy sabbath In our home beyond the sky, — There to Thee our alleluia Singing everlastingly. Amen. THE SCPvIPTUEES. The Scriptures may he read in two separate lessons, fronn the Old and Neio Testojnents^ or in such selections as the Minister may choose. It is desirable that the Psal- ter^ whenever used^ should he read respoiiswely hy the Minister and People. As often as once a month the Commandments., with re- sponses., as hereafter printed^ shoidd he read in the Morning Service., at the close of the lesson., and as often also the Minister shall declare the Faith of the Gospel., in the words of Christ and of his Apostles — thus : MORNING PRAYER. 31 THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. THE Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. St. John i. 17. Our Lord dechires — This is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. St. JoJin xvii. 3. Oar Lord also declares — Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. St. Matthew xxviii. 19. St. Peter, for himself and the rest of the Apostles, confesses — We believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. St. John vi. 69. St. John says — This is the commandment of God, that we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another. 1 St. John iii. 23. St. Paul says — As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Now abideth fiiith, hope, charity, these three ; but the greatest of these is charity. Rom. viii. 14. — 1 Cor. xiii. 13. CLOSING PRAYERS. At the close of the Sermon^ whenever the previous Prayers have heen read., the following may he the concluding Prayer : ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our com- mon supplications unto thee, and hast promised by 32 MORNING PRAYER. thy beloved Son, that where two or three are gath- ered together in his name, thou wilt grant their re- quests ; fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for tlieni, granting us in this world knowledge of thy trutli, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen. Whenevei' the previous Prayers, on p. 18, have not heen read, the Minister inay say : The Lord be with you ; Ana. And with thy spirit. Min. Let us pray. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us ; Ans. And grant us thy salvation. Min. O God, make clean our hearts within us ; Ans. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Then the Minister and People shall say the Lord^s Prayer. OUE, Father, who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth. As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil : For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Ainen. After the Hymn, which should he sung hy Choir and Con- gregation, one of the Benedictions shall he given. BENEDICTIONS. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and th(^ love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. MORNmG PRAYER. 33 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen. The peace of God, which passeth all understand- ing, keep your hearts and minds, through Jesus Christ. Amen. Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great She2:)herd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well- pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ ; to whom be f>-lory for ever and ever. Amen. Grace be with you, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. 2* FIRST ORDER OF EVENING PRAYER. FOK AFTERNOON SERVICE, OR WHEN VESPERS ARE NOT HELD. I. Yoluntary on the Organ. II. Sentences : Minister. ( Congregation standing.) III. Chanted Psahn. In the order of the Month — 1. First Sunday, " O sing unto the Lord ;" 2. " It is a good thing f 3. '' God be merciful f 4. " Praise the Lord ;" 5. ''The Lord is my Shepherd." Or the corresponding Hymns, as printed in the order of the Month, in the Yesper Service. {Standing.) lY. Prayer. Y. Yoluntary by the Choir. This may be taken from the New Testament Hymns of the Yesper Service. YI. Reading of Scriptures. YII. Hymn — Selected. {Standing.) YIII. Sermon. IX. Prayer. X. Hymn — Selected. {Standing.) XL Benediction. XII. Amen : Choir and Congregation. E^^NINa PRAYER. FOR AFTERXOOj^, OR WHEIS^ VESPERS ARE NOT HELD. At the heginning of Evening Prayer^ the Minister shall read one or more of these Sentences of Scripture j and then say^ with the People responsively^ the words that follow them: FROM the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord's name is to be praised. Let our prayei's be set forth in his sight as incense, and the lifting up of our hands, as an evening sacrifice. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Behold ! God is my salvation ; I wdll trust and not be afraid : for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song ; he also is become my salvation. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Oh, send out thy light and thy truth : let them lead me ; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. I am the light of the world : he that folio weth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you ; not avS the world giveth give I unto you. 36 EVENING PRAYER. God who commaudecl the light to shme out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time : casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart ; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Then^ the Peojyle standing^ the Minister shall say : O Lord, open thou our lips ; Ans. And our mouths shall show forth thy praise. Min. O Lord, make speed to save us. Ans. O Lord, make haste to help us. Min. O Lord, let thy mercy be shown upon us ; Ans. As we do put our trust in thee. Min. Praise ye the Lord. Ans. The Lord's name be praised. Then shall he sung one of the following Psahns^ on the proper Simday of the month, as they are printed i?i the Vespers, unless otherwise ordered. EVENING PSALMS. 1, Pirst Sunday, Cantate Domino j 2. Second Sunday, jBonum est confiteri ^ 3. Third Sunday, Deus miser ea- tur ; 4. Fourth Sunday, Benedic, anima mea ; 5. Fifth Sunday, Dominus regit me. Or the corresponding Hymns, as prrinted in the order of the month, in the Vesjyer Service. EVENIXG PRAYER. 37 EVENING PEAYERS. The Minister may offer prayer in his own words ^ or read one of the Scripture Litanies^ or the Service may pro- ceed as follows: 211)1. The Lord be Avitli you ; An6\ And with thy spirit. Min. Let us pray. O Loi"d, show thy mercy upon us ; Ans, And grant us thy salvation. Min. O God, make clean our hearts within us; Ans. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Then may he said the Collect for tJie Day^ and then these Collects : THE COLLECT FOR PEACE. OGOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give ; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that, being defended by thee from the fear of our enemies, Ave may pass our time in rest and quietness, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. THE COLLECT FOR AID AGAIXST ALL PERILS. LIGHTEN our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord, and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night, for the honor of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Mediator and Advocate. Amen. 38 EVENING PRAYER. COLLECT FOR PURITY. ALMIGHTY Gocl, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid ; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee and worthily magnify thy holy Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen, PRAYER FOR THE GRACES OF FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY. OLORD God of infinite mercy, of infinite ex- cellency, who hast sent thy holy Son into the woi'ld to redeem us from a fearful woe, to teach us a holy religion, to forgive us a boundless debt, and to give us an unspeakable gift ; grant us thy Holy Spirit, that in mind, and will, and all our faculties, we may be so resigned to the doctrine and discipline of our Lord, as to sufl:er any afiiiction or calamity rather than forsake our duty, or yield to sin or shame. Graciously increase our faith ; and may our faith be the parent of a good life, and the author of a holy hope, of modest desires, of godly confidence, and of a never-failing love to thee, our God, and to all the world. May we be supported by the strength of a firm faith in all temptations, refreshed with the com- forts of a holy hope in all sorrows, and bear the burden of the Lord and the infirmities of our neigh- bor by the stay of a blessed charity. May the yoke of Jesus become easy to us, that our love may do all the miracles of grace, till from grace it swell to gloiy : from earth to heaven, from duty to reward, EVENING PRAYER. 39 from the imperfections of a first and feeble emotion to the consummation of an eternal and never-ceas- ing charity, through Jesus Christ, the Son of thy love, the anchor of our hope, and the author and finisher of our faith : through Avhom, to thee, O Lord God, Father of heaven and earth, be all glory, and love, and obedience, and dominion, now and for ever. Amen, PRAYER OF INTERCESSION. OTHOU, who art our Creator, Lord, and Com- forter, we beseech thee to look with thy mercy on all orders and conditions of men. Bless, we pray thee, all our rulers ; all who administer justice; and all who are in places of authority and trust. May our land be ever favored of the Most High God ; the abode of freedom, virtue, truth, and piety. In thy mercy visit thy whole church ; pre- serve it, by thy Spirit, against all temptations and assaults ; that ofl:ering to thee the never-ceasing prayer of thanksgiving, it may further thy honor and be filled with thy grace, and partake of thy glory. Bless all its ministers, and clothe them with righteousness. Bless the means of education, and the teachers of youth. Graciously enlighten the ignorant; convert the unbelieving; comfort the afflicted ; relieve the persecuted ; speak peace to troubled consciences ; strengthen the weak ; deliver the oppressed ; help the needy. Redeem man, O God, from bondage, error, vice, and crime ; send light, liberty, and peace over the whole earth, and let the Sun of righteousness arise upon all nations, with healing in liis beams. 40 EVENING PRAYER. Hear our prayers, Avliicli we luimLly address to thee ill the uame of Jesus Christ, our Saviour, who ever liveth to make intercession for us, and througli whom we render unto thee all honor and glory for ever. Aonen. GENERAL THANKSGIVING. ALMIGHTY God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most liumhle and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all men. We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the bless- ings of tliis life ; but above all, for thine inestima- ble love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; foi* the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And we beseech thee, give us that due sense of all thy mercies, that our heai'ts may be nnfeignedly thankful, and that we may- show forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righ- teousness all our days, through Jesus Christ our Lord; in whose name we ascribe unto thee all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. CLOSING PRAYERS. At the close of the serraon^ whenever the previous prayers have teen read^ the following may he the Concluding Prayer : DIRECT us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works began, con- tinued, and ended ia thee, we may glorify thy holy EVENING PRAYER. 41 name; and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life, tlirough Jesus Christ our Lord. Arnen. Whe7iever the previous Evening Prayers have not heen read^ the Minister may say : The Lord be with you ; Ans. And with thy spirit. Mill. Let ns pray. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us ; Ans. And grant us thy salvation. 3Iin. O Lord, bless our President, and our Rulers. Ans. And mercifully hear us when we call upon. thee. Min. Endue thy ministers with righteousness; Ans. And make thy chosen people joyful. Min. O Lord, save thy people ; Ans. And bless thine inheritance. Min. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Ans. For thou only canst make wars to cease to the end of the earth. Min. O Lord, make clean our hearts within us ; Ans. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Min. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, accord- ing to the power that worketh in us: Ans. Unto him be glory in the Church, by Christ Jesus, throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. BENEDICTION THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with us all. Amen. SECOND ORDER OF EVENING PRAYER OR VESPERS. I. Yoluntary on the Organ. II. Sentences of Introduction : read by Minister and People standing, and which may be followed by the " Gloria Patri," said or chanted. III. Yesper Hymn. {Not announced.) lY. Prayer. Y. Yoluntary by the Choir. YI. Selected Psalms. Kead by Minister and People (stand- ing). Ending with Gloria, " Now unto the King Eter- nal," &c. YII. Reading from Old Testament. YIII. Chanted Psalm, in the order of the Month — 1. First Sunday, " sing unto the Lord ;" 2. " It is a good thing ;" 3. " God be merciful ;" 4. *' Praise the Lord •/' 5. " The Lord is my Shepherd." (Not announced.) Or the corresponding Hymn. [People stand.) IX. Reading from New Testament. X. Chanted Hymn from New Testament, — either : 1. Mag- nificat; 2. Nunc Dimittis; 3. Gloria in Excelsis ; 4. Venite ad me; 5. Beatitudes ; or, one of the corre- sponding versified Hymns. (Not read. People stand.) XI. Exposition or Address. XII. Silent Prayer. XIII. Chant : usually the Lord's Prayer. XI Y. Hymn. (Congregation stand and sing.) XY. Benediction, the Amen chanted. VESPERS. The ILinister shall read one or more of these Sentences ; and then say^ icith the People responsively ^ the v^ords of praise thatfolloio: "O Lord, open thou our lips," etc. FROM the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord's name is to he pi-aised. Let our prayers be set forth in his sight as incense, and the lifting up of our hands, as an evening sacrifice. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Behold ! God is my salvation ; I will trust and not be afraid : for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song ; he also is become my salvation. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Oh, se^d out thy light and thy truth : let them lead me ; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles, I am the light of the world : he that followetli me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the lijT^ht of life. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you ; not as the world giveth give I unto you. God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to 2:ive the li^^ht 44 VESPERS. of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt yon in due time: casting all your care upon him ; for he careth for you. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly of heart ; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. The People standing^ the 3Iinister shall say : O Lord, open thou our lips. Ans. And our mouth shall show forth thy j)raise. Min. O God, make speed to save us. A71S. O Lord, make haste to help us. Min. O Lord, let thy mei*cy be shown upon us ; Ans. As we do put our ti'ust in thee. Mi)t. Praise ye the Lord. Ans. The Lord's name be praised. Then shall he read^ in the order of the vionth^ one of the following Introductions hy the Minister and People responsively^ each reading a line. INTRODUCTIONS. Jirst 0unliai3. ' WILL lift up mine eyes unto the hills, . From whence cometh my help. jMy help cometh from the Lord, Which luade heaven and eartli. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved : He that keepeth thee Avill not slumber. VESPERS. 45 Behold ! lie tliat keepeth Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper ; The Loi'd is thy shade upon thy riglit hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil : He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out, and thy coming in, From this time forth, and even for evermore. The Introduction will he followed hy the Gloria Patri^ thus : GLORY be to the Father, Almighty God, through Jesus Christ our Lord ; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia! (^TJie Alleluia to he added especiedly on joyous occasions?) Sfconb Sunlrap. LORD, I cry unto thee : make haste unto me ; Give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense ; And tlie lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. The Lord hath granted his loving-kindness in the daytime ; And in the night-season will I sing of him, and make my prayer unto tlie God of my life. Because thy loving-kindness is better than life, My lips shall praise thee ; Ui VESPERS. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And with joyful lips my mouth shall praise thee ; When I think of thee upon my bed, And meditate upon thee in the night-watches. {Gloria Patri.) Sljlrb Sunbag. PEAISE ye the Lord ! Praise, O ye servants of Jehovah, Praise his holy name ! From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, Jehovah's name is to be praised. Praise him, all ye his angels ; Praise him, all ye his hosts ! Praise ye him, sun and moon ; Praise him, all ye stars of light ! Young men and maidens ; old men and children ; Let them praise the name of Jehovah ! For his name alone is exalted ; His glory is above the earth and heavens. {Gloria Patri.) JTourtlj Suuian. HOW amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts ! My soul longeth, yea even fointeth for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out foi- the living God. yO"^^fe, VESPEKS. 47 As the sparrow fiiuletli an house, And the swallow a nest where she may lay her ung, So let me dwell at thine altars, O 'Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. Blessed are the men Avhose strength is in thee ; In whose heart are thy ways. They will go from strength to strength. Till every one of them appeareth in Zion before God. O Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. {Gloria Patri.) jfiftl) Sitnlia^. THY word is a lamp unto my feet. And a light unto my path. My tongue shall speak of thy word, For all thy commandments are righteousness. Let thine hand help me ; For I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord ! And thy law is my deliglit. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee ; And let thy judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep ; seek thy servant ! For I do not forget thy commandments. {Gloria Patri.) 48 VESPERS. PRAYER. Prayer follows the Introduction^ and may he, according to the order of each church, from the Evening Prayer, or one of the Litanies, when not in the Minister's own words. VOLUNTARY BY THE CHOIR. It is desirable that this Voluntary should he a Sacred Song, giving devout and audible words -with a melody that touches the heart, and 'with a somewhat freer movement than is usual in our worshij). RESPONSIVE READING OF PSALMS. The Psalm selected, should be distinctly named by the Minister, and read as far as practicable according to the imrallelisms, the first linesby the Minister and the second by the Peojjle. The reading will end with this Doxology : Minisier. Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God ; Answer. Be honor and glory, through Jesus Christ, for ever and for ever. Amen. The same Doxology will be used after each Vesper Psalm, unless the Gloria Patri is substituted. FIRST READING FROM SCRIPTURE.— OLD TESTAMENT. At the close the Minister will say: "Here endetli this Reading of the Old Testament;" and the Vesper Psalm will be said or sung in the order of the Month, or the corresponding Hymn. Psalms 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, and 117 have a devotioncd and musical interest as being the regular Vesper chants for ages. VESPERS. 49 O VESPER PSALMS. IN THE ORDER OF THE MONTH. Jirst Sttuliag, Cantate Domino. — Psalm xcviii. SING unto the Lord a new song ; for lie hath done marvellous things. AVith his own right hand, and with his holy arm, hath he gotten himself the victory. The Lord declared his salvation ; his righteous- ness hath he openly showed in the sight of the heathen. He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel ; and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God. Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands ; sing, rejoice, and give thanks. Praise the Lord upon the harp ; sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms, O show your- selves joyful before the Lord, the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is ; the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord ; for he cometh to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. 60 VESPERS. Or this Hymn : PRAISE. 8s. LAUDED l:)e thy name forever, Thou of life the Guard and Giver ! Thou who slumberest not, nor sleepest. Blest are they thou kindly keepest ; God of stillness and of motion. Of the rainbow and the ocean, Of the mountain, rock, and river, Blessed be thy name forever. God of evening's yellow ray ; God of yonder dawning day, That I'ises from the distant sea, Like breathings from eternity ; Thine the flaming sphere of light, Thine the darkness of the niglit; God of life, that fade shall never, Glory to thy name forever ! ]3onum est conrfiteri. — Psalm xcii. IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most Highest ; To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morn ing, and of thy truth in the night season ; Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the lute ; upon a loud instrument, and upon the harp. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy works ; and I will rejoice in giving praise for the operations of thy hands. H VESPERS. 51 Or this Hymn: COME, HOLY SPIRIT. 8s & 1^. OLY Spirit, source of gladness, Shine amid the clouds of night ; O'er our weariness and sadness Breathe thy life and shed thy light ! Send us thine illumination, Banish all our fears at length, Rest upon this congregation. Spirit of unfailing strength. Let that love Avhicli knows no measure, Now in quickening showers descend, Brinoino^ us the richest treasure, Man can wish or God can send ; Hear our earnest supplication. Every struggling heart release. Rest upon this congregation. Spirit of eternal peace ! SI)irL» Sunlia^. Deus misercatur. — Psalm Ixvii. ("1 OD he merciful unto us, and bless us, and show X us the light of his countenance, and be merci- ful unto us ; That thy Avay ma}^ be known upon earth, thy savinc^ health amonsr all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise thee. O let the nations rejoice and be glad ; for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. 52 VESPERS. Let the people praise thee, O God ; yea, let all the people praise tliee. Then shall the earth bring forth her increase; and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing. God shall bless us ; and all the ends of the world shall fear him. Or this Hymn : PRAISE. 8s & 7s. (RAISE to thee, thou great Creator ! Praise to thee from every tongue ; Join, my soul, with every creature, Join the universal song. Father, Source of all compassion, Pure, unbounded grace is thine : Hail the God of our salvation ! Praise him for his love divine. For ten thousand blessings given. For the hope of future joy, Sound his praise through earth and heaven, Sound Jehovah's praise on high. Joyfully on earth adore him. Till in heaven our songs we raise ; There, enraptured, fall before him. Lost in wonder, love, and praise. iburtl) ©uniajj. Benedic^ anima mea. — Psalm ciii. ilvAISE the Lord, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. VESPERS. 53 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities ; Who saveth thy life from desti'uction, and crown- eth thee with mercy and loving-kindness. O praise the Lord, ye Angels of his, ye that excel in strength ; ye that fulfil his commandment, and hearken nnto the voice of his word. O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts ; ye servants of his that do his pleasure. O sjieak good of the Lord, all ye works of his, in all places of his dominion : praise thou the Loi'd, O my soul. Or this Hymn : PRAYER ly AFFLICTION 83 & 7s. IGHT of those w^hose dreary dwelling Borders on the shades of death. Come, and by thy love's revealing, Dissipate the clouds beneath ; The new heaven and earth's Creator, In our deepest darkness rise. Scattering all the night of nature, Pouring eyesight on our eyes. Still Ave wait for thine appearing ; Life and joy thy beams impart, Chasing all our fears, and cheering Every pooi-, benighted heart : Come, and manifest the favor Promised to thy ransomed race ; Come, thou glorious God and Saviour, Come, and bring thy gospel grace. u 54 VESPERS. Jiftl) Sunbag. Dominus regit me. — Psalm xxiii. THE Lord is my shepherd ; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pastnre, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul, and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil ; for thou art with me ; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me ; thou hast anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life ; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Or this Hymn : GOD OUR SHEPHERD. lis. THE Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know: I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest ; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow ; Kestores me Avhen wandering, redeems wheu oppressed. Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray. Since thou art my guardian, no evil I fear ; Thy rod shall defend thee, thy staff be my stay, No harm can befall with my Comforter near. VESPERS. 55 In the midst of affliction my tahle is spread ; With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er ; With perfume and oil thou anointest my head ; O what shall I ask of thy providence more ? Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps, till I meet thee above ; I seek, by the path which my forefathers trod Through the land of their sojourn, thy kingdom of love. NEW TESTAMENT HYMNS. After reading from the JS^ew Testament^ at the close of which the Minister shall say^ "Here encleth this Read- ing of the New Testament," one of the following Hymns shall he sung : I. M Magnificat. — St. Lake i. Y soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his hand- maiden : for, behold ! from henceforth all genera- tions shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things ; and Holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath showed strength with his arm ; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 56 VESPERS. He bath filled the hungry with good things ; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpeu his sei'vant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy. As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. Or this Hymn : SONG OF THE BLESSED MOTHER. 0. M. MY soul and spirit, filled with joy, My God and Saviour praise. Whose goodness did from poor estate His humble handmaid raise. Me blessed of God, the God of powei*, All ao^es shall confess ; Whose Name is holy, and whose love His saints shall ever bless. The proud and all their vain designs He quickly did confound ; He cast the mighty from their seat, The meek and humble crowned. The hungry with good things were filled. The rich with hunger pined ; He sent his servant Israel help. And called his love to mind ; Which to our fathers heretofore By oath he did insure. To Abra'm and his chosen seed For ever to endure. VESPERS. 57 II. Nunc dimittis. — St. Luke ii. LORD, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, accordmg to thy word : Foi' mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the foce of all people ; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Or this Hymn : THE BETTER LAND. 7s & 6s. BRIEF life is here our portion. Brief sorrow, short-lived care ; The Life that knows no ending. The tearless Life is there. O happy retribution. Short toil, etei'nal rest ! For mortals and for sinners A mansion with the Blest ! There God, my King and Portion, In fulness of His Grace, Shall we behold for ever, And worship face to face. Jerusalem the glorious ! The glory of the elect, O dear and future vision That eager hearts expect Jerusalem the only. That look'st from Heaven below, 3* 58 VESPERS. Ill thee is all my glory, In me is all my woe : O Laud that seest no sorrow ; O State that fear'st no strife ! O princely bowers ! O Land of flowers ! O realm and home of life ! Ill Gloria ill excelsis. GLORY be to God in the highest, on earth, peace, good will toward men. Or this: GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, w^e bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, w^e give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O God, throngh thy only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy up- on us. Through him that taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Through him that taketh away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Through him that sitteth at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, in Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in thy glory, O God our Father. Amen. Or th\\' VESPERS. 59 OUR SAVIOUR'S BIRTH. CM. CALM on the listening ear of night Come heaven's melodious strains, Where wild Jadea stretches far Her silver-mantled plains ! Celestial choirs, from courts above, Shed sacred glories there ; And angels, with their sparkling lyres, Make music on the aii*. The answerins: hills of Palestine Send back the glad reply ; And greet, from all their holy heights, The day-sj^ring from on high. O'er the blue depths of Galilee There comes a holier calm, And Sharon waves, in solemn praise, Her silent groves of ]}alm. " Glory to God !" the sounding skies Loud with their anthems sing — " Peace on earth — good will to men, From heaven's Eternal King." lY. Venite ad me. — St. Matt. xi. 28. CIOME unto me all ye that labor, and are heavy ^ laden ; and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you ; and learn of me. For I am meek and lowly of heart : and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy ; and my burden light. 60 VESPERS. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you : not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Or this Hymn : mVITATION"S OF JESUS. 7s. COME, said Jesus' sacred voice. Come and make my paths your choice: I will guide you to your home ; Weary pilgrim, hither come ! Thou, who, houseless, sole, forlorn, Long hast borne the proud world's scorn, Long hast roamed the barren waste, Weary pilgrim, hither haste ! Ye, who, tossed on beds of pain, Seek for ease, but seek in vain ; Ye, whose swoln and sleepless eyes Watch to see the morninc: rise : Ye, by fiercer anguish torn, Li remorse for guilt who mourn, Here repose your heavy care : A wounded spirit who can bear? Sinner, come ! for here is found Balm that flows for every wound ; Peace that ever shall endure, Rest eternal, sacred, sure. VESPERS. ^J- Y. Beatitudes. BLESSED are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kinmlom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek : for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers ; for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they that are persecuted for riglit- eousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Or this Hymn : COME, YE DISCONSOLATE. P. M. COME, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish ; Come, at the shrine of God fervently kneel ; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish ; Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope, when all others die, fadeless and pure. Here speaks the Comforter, in God's name saying, Earth lias no sorrow that heaven cannot cure. V)'2 VESPERS. Here see the bread of life ; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, living and pui-e ; Come to the feast of love ; come, ever knowing. Earth has no sorroAV that heaven cannot cure. THE EXPOSITION OR ADDRESS. This portion of the Service should refer to the Scriptures that have heen read^ and is designed to occwpy about fifteen minutes. At the close^ the Minister will say^ " Let us pray ;" and the Silent Prayer shall continue a minute or two^ cfter wliich^ loithout any announcement^ shall follow the Lord's Prayer.^ or some ^volmitary in like spirit. THE LORD'S PRAYER: To he said or sung. OUR Father, who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread ; And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors ; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil : For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory. For ever. Amen. VESPERS. 63 CONGREGATIONAL HYMN. This shall he named hy the Minister^ tuith the tune^ without heing read ^ and it shoidd JS'^. Matt. vi. 19, 20. Whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do unto them ; for this is the law and the prophets. St. Matt. vii. 12. Not every one who saith unto me. Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he who doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven. St. Mitt. vii. 21. He who soweth little shall reap little ; and he who soweth plenteously, shall reap plenteously. Let every man do according as he is disposed in liis heart; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix. 6, 7. While we liave time let us do good unto all men, 112 OFFERINGS OF CHARITY. and especially unto tbose who are of the household of faith. Gal vi. 10. Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath ; for we brought nothhig into the world, neither may we carry any thing out. 1 Ivm. vi. 6, 7. Chai-ge those who are rich in this world, that they be ready to give, and glad to distribute ; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may attain eternal life. 1 Tbn. vi. 17, 18, 19. God is not unrighteous, that he will forget your works and labor that proceedeth of love, which ye have showed for his name's sake, who have minis- tered unto the saints, and yet do minister. Heb. vi. 10. To do good, and to distriljute, forget not ; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Heh. xiii. 16. Whoso hath this world's good and seeth his bro- ther have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him ? 1 St. Jolin iii. 17. Give alms of thy goods, and never turn thy face from any poor man ; and then the face of the Lord shall not l)e turned away from thee. Tab. iv. 7. Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously; if thou hast little, do thy dili- gence gladly to give of that little ; for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tob. iv. 8, 9. He who hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid liim again. Prov. xix. 17. OFFERINGS OF CIIAPJTY. 113 Blessed is the man \ylio provideth for the sick and needy ; the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. Psal. xli. 1. I have shown you how that ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, it is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts xx. 35. Blessed are the merciful ! for they shall obtain mercy. St Matt. v. Y. Verily I say unto you, Liasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. St. Matt. xxv. 46. God is love ; and he that dwelleth in love, dwell- eth in God, and God in him. 2 St. John iv. 16. By this shall all men know that ye are my disci- ples, if ye have love to one another. St. Jolin xiii. 35. THE ADMINISTRATION OP THE LORD^S SUPPER; OE HOLY COMMUNION. This Service may he preceded hy reading the Co7nmand- m-ents and Offertory. The Minister unay then jproceed as follows^ with the Introduction j or he may read the Eucharistic Litany ^ or he may speak such words of exhortation or prayer as may he fitting^ instead of the Introduction, INTRODUCTION. Let us pray for the whole church of Christ. ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, who by thy holy apostle hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks for all men ; we humbly beseech thee most mercifully \to accept our ahns^ and oUations, and^ to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy Divine Ma- jesty ; beseecliing thee to inspire continually the universal church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord ; and grant that all they who do con- fess the name of Christ may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love. We beseech thee also to bless all Christian rulers and governors, and grant that all who are placed in authority over us may trnly and impartially THE LORD'S SUPPEPw. 115 minister justice, to the piiiiisliinent of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of true relio:ion and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Ministers of thy holy gospel, that they may, botli l)y their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy ordinances. And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace ; and especially to this congregation here present ; that with meek heart and due rever- ence they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly be- seech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those, w^ho in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adver- sity. And we also bless thy holy name, for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear ; beseeching thee to give us grace, so to follow their good examples, that with them Ave may be par- takers of thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for thine infinite mercy's sake, in Jesus Christ our Mediator and Advocate. Amen. Then the Minister^ standing at the Tahle^ may say to those loho come to receive the holy Communion : YE who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to follow the command- ments of God, and walk from henceforth in his holy ways ; draw near with faith and take this holy ordinance to your comfort ; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, saying with me ; — 116 THE LORD'S SUPPER. Then may this General Confession he made hy the Ifinis- ter and Peojple : ALMIGHTY God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things. Judge of all men ; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins. Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earn- estly repent, and are heartily soriy for these our misdoings ; The remembrance of which is grievous unto us. Have mercy upon ns. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. In the name of thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, we beseech thee to forgive us all that is past ; And grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life. To thy honor and glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of thy great mercy hast promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance, and true faith turn unto thee ; have mercy upon us, par- don and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and bring us to ever- lasting life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. H THE LORD'S SUPPER. 117 COMMUNION. Then the Minister, standing at the Table, may say : EAR what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all who truly turn to him,- Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. So God loved the world, that he gave his only beo-otten Son, to the end that all who believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Hear also what St. Paul saith, — This is a true saying, and w^orthy of all men to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the w^orld to save sinners. Hear also what St. John saith, — If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, and he is the propitiation for our sins. Lift up your hearts. Ans. We lift them up unto the Lord. Mm. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. Ans. It is meet and right so to do. Mill. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Al- mighty, Everlasting God. JLre may follow the proper Preface, if there he any spe- cially appobifed', or dse iimnediately may follow — 118 THE LORD'S SUPPER. THEREFORE with Angels, and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious name ; evermore praising thee, and saying, Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord, most high. A.meii. PROPER PREFACES. Up07i Christmas Day. BECAUSE thou didst send thy Son into the world, that the world through him might be saved. Therefore with Angels, cfec. Upon Easter Day. BUT chiefly are we bound to praise thee for the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus Chi-ist our Lord ; for he was offered for us, and is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world ; who by his death hath desti'oyed deatli, and by his I'ising to life again hath restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Angels, cfec. Upon Ascensio7i Day. THROUGH thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord ; who, after his most glorious resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apos- tles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven to prepare a place for us ; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory. Therefore with Angels, &e. THE LORD'S SUPPER. 119 Upon Whitsunday. THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord ; according to whose most true promise, thy Holy Spirit was poured forth upon the Apostles, to teach them, and to lead them to all truth ; giving them both the gift of divers languages, and also boldness, Tvith fervent zeal, constantly to preach the gospel unto all nations, whereby w^e have been brought out of darkness and error into the clear light and true knowledge of thee, and of thy Son Jesus Christ. Therefore with Angels, cfcc. Then may the Minister say in the name of all them who shall receive the Communion^ this Prayer following : WE do not presume to come to this thy taljle, O merciful Lord, trustino: in our own ris^ht- eousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy table, but thou art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy ; grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to partake of this holy ordinance, that our minds may be im- pressed with gratitude to thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen, Then the Ifinister, standing at the TahU^ shall read the folloioing account of the Institution., from 1 Cor. xi. 23, 26. THE Lord Jesus, the same night that he Wcis betrayed, took bread ; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said. Take, eat; this is my 120 THE LORD'S SUPPER. body, which is bi'okeii for you ; this do in remem- brance of me. After the same manner, also, he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood ; this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show^ the Lord's death till he come. WHEREFORE, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution of thy dearly beloved Son, we, thy humble servants, do celebrate and make here before Thee, with these thy gifts, which we now^ offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make ; having in re- membrance his blessed passion and precious death, and glorious rising; rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured unto us by the same. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us ; and, of thy al- mighty goodness, vouchsafe to bless and sanctify unto us, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, these thy gifts and creatures of bi'ead and wine ; that we, re- ceiving them in remembrance of thy Son, may be partakers of his most blessed Life. And we ear- nestly desire thy fatherly goodness, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching thee to grant, that, through faith in him, we, and all thy whole Chui'ch, may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his work. And here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee ; humbly beseeching thee, that we, and all others THE LORD'S SUPPER. 121 who shall be partakers of this Holy Communion, may be filled with thy grace and heavenly benedic- tion, and made one body with thy Son, that he may dwell in them, and they in him. And although we are unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice ; yet we beseech thee to ac- cept this our bounden duty and service ; not weigh- ing our merits, but pardoning our offences, through Jesus Christ our Lord ; by whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen. Then shall the Minister first receive the Comimunion in hoth hinds himself^ and proceed to deliver the same to the People. And when he delivereth the Bread, he shall say: TAKE and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for thee, and feed on him in thy heart by faith, with thanksgiving. D And the Minister who delivereth the Cup shall say : KINK this in remembrance that Christ's Blood was shed for thee, and be thankful. When all have received the Communion, a Psalm or Hymn may he sung; and this ended, the folloioincj prayers may he said. OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth. As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And foi'give us our trespasses. As Ave forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us fiom evil: 122 THE LORD'S SUPPER. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. After may he said asfolloweth : ALMIGHTY and ever-living God, we most heart- ily thank thee, for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us with spiritual food through thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us ; and dost call us to be very members incorporate in the spiritual body of thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and to be also heirs through hope of thy everlasting kingdom. And we most humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to as- sist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in ; through Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom, to thee be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. Then may he said or sung^ all standing^ Gloria in excelsis ; or some proper Hymn from the Selection. GLOHY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O God, through thy only begotten Son Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Through him that taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Through him that taketh away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Tnrough him that sit- THE LORD'S SUPPER. 123 tetli at the right hand of God our Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy ; thou only art the Lord ; thou only, in Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in thy glory, O God our Father. Amen. BENEDICTION. THE peace of God, which passe th all understand- ing, keep your hearts and minds in the knowl- edge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Chiist our Lord: and the blessing of God Ahuighty, l)e amongst you, and remain with you always. Amen. Collects that may he said after the Collects of Morning or Evening Prayer^ or Communion^ at the discretion of the Minister. ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our sup- plications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation ; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that the words which we have heard this day with our outward ears, may, through thy grace, be so gi-afted inwardly in our hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good living, to the honor and praise of thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Loi'd. Amen. IRECT us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favoi-, and further us witli thy D 12^ THE LORD'S SUPPEPw. continual help; that in all our works begun, con- tinued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Anien, ALMIGHTY God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking ; We beseech thee to have compassion upon our infirmities ; and those things, which for our un worthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, through thy mercy in thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, ALMIGHTY God, who hast promised to hear the petitions of these who ask in thy Son's Name ; We beseech thee mercifully to incline thilfie ears to us who have now made our prayers and sup- plications unto thee ; and grant, that those things which we have faithfully asked according to thy will, may effectually be obtained, to the relief of our necessity, and to the setting forth of thy glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. Th^re should he for every child two or three sponsors^ wlio may most properly he Parents or nearest Relations. D Minister. EAELY beloved, Kemember that the promise is unto you and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord your God shall call: Wherefoi'e, hear the words of our Saviour Christ to his Apostles: Go ye, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Hear what he saith in another place : Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not ; for of such is the kingdom of God. And yet in another place : Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones ; for I say unto you, that in heaven their an- gels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. Hear also what St. Peter saith : The baptism which saveth us, is not the putting away the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God. 126 THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. Then the Minister may make this brief Exhortation \ijpon the ivorcls of the Gospel. BELOVED, ye hear in this Gospel the words of our Saviour Christ, that he commanded the children to be brought unto him; how he blamed those who would have kept them from him ; how he exhorteth all men to follow their innocency. Ye perceive how, by his outward gesture and deed, he declared his good will toward them ; for he embraced them in his arms, he laid his hands upon them, and blessed them. Doubt ye not, therefore, but earnest- ly believe, that God will likewise favora1)ly receive this present Infant ; that he will embrace Mm with the arms of his mercy ; that he will give unto him the blessing of eternal life, and make livni ixivtctker of his everlastins: kinsrdom. Wherefore, we being thus persuaded of the good will of our heavenly Father towards this Infant^ declared by his Son Jesus Christ ; and nothing doubting but that he favorably alloweth this char- itable work of ours in bringing this Infant to his holy Baptism : let us faithfully and devoutly give thanks unto him, and say, ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, heavenly Father, we give thee humble thanks, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee : Increase this knowledge, and confirm this faitli in us evermoi-e. Give thy Holy Spirit to this Infant^ that he may be ever thy child.^ and live as an heir of everlasting salvation ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 127 Then shall the 2Iinister speak unto the Sponsors on this loise. DEARLY beloved, ye hnve brought this child here to be baptized; I demand tlierefore, Will ye faithfully and earnestly exhort tJii'S cliild to live above the hurtful vanities, evil desires, and carnal passions of this world, and bring liim up in the nui'- ture and admonition of the Lord ? Ans. I will. Mill. Will ye instruct Mm in the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ? Ans, I will. Mill. Will ye exhort Mm to keep God's holy will and commandments, and to walk in the same all the days of Ms life ? Ans. I will. Then shall the Minister take the Child into his hands., and say to the Sponsors., Name this child. Then naming it after them., and either dipping it in the water., or sprinlding water tipon it, he shall say, I BAPTIZE thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Min. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY and ever blessed God, by whose providence the; different generations of man- kind are raised up to know thee, and to enjoy thy ftivor for ever; grant that this child, now dedicated to thee by our office and ministry, may be endued 128 THE BAPTISM OF INFANTS. with heavenly virtues, and everlastingly saved through thy mercy, who dost live and* govern all things, world without end. We beseech thee to enable thy servants who are intrusted with the care of this child^ to perform their duty faithfully ; give them wisdom to be Ms defence against the tempta- tions incident to childhood and youth; and as 7/e grows u|) in life, graciously assist them to enlarge Ms understanding and to open Ms heart to the im- pressions of religion and virtue. This our petition we humbly 23resent in the name of Jesus Christ our Mediator and Redeemer. Ameyi. WE give thee humble thanks, O heavenly Fathei-, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith in thee; increase this knowledge, and confirm this faith in us ever- moi*e, that we may be enabled to mortify all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily to proceed in all virtue and godliness of living, till we come to that eternal kingdom, which thou hast promised by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, NOW unto him who is able to keep us from fall- ing, and to present us faultless before the pres- ence of his glory, with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, domin- ion and power, through Jesus Christ, for ever and ever. Amen, BAPTISM OF THOSE WHO ARE OF RIPER YEARS. The Minister may hegiix the Service with the followi7ig Ohservations^ relating to the Appointment and Use of Baptism. OUE, blessed Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, hav- ing himself published his religion for the salva- tion of the world, to the Jewish nation, commissioned his apostles to complete the work he had begun, by pi"eaching his gospel to all nations. All power, said he, is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teachinsf them to observe all thino:s whatsoever I have commanded you ; and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. By this direction of our Saviour, all persons are to be acknowledged as membei^s of his church, by baptism in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. They are then consecrated to the divine service, in that religion which came from God the Father, was published to the world by his Son, and confirmed by the oj)erations of his Holy Spii'it. Then may the Minister say : Let IIS l^ray. 0-^ 130 BAPTISM OF THOSE OF EIPER YEARS. ALMIGHTY and iramortal God, the aid of all who need, the lielper of all who flee to thee foi- succor, the life of those who believe, and the resurrection of the dead : We call upon thee for these Persons^ that tliey^ coming to thy holy Bap- tism, may receive thy Holy Spirit, and live as thy children evermore. Keceive them^ O Lord, as thou hast promised by thy well-beloved Son, saying. Ask, and ye shall receive ; seek, and ye shall find ; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. So give now unto us who ask ; let us who seek, find ; open the gate unto us who knock ; that these Persons may enjoy the everlasting benediction of thy heavenly washing, and may come to the eternal kingdom which thou hast promised by Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Minister say to the Person desiring to he hajptized^ OUR Lord Jesus commanded, that all persons baptized should be instructed in his holy gos- pel. You, in the profession of the Christian faith, present yourself to be baptized according to his in- stitution. Do you now promise, that you will re- ceive the instructions of the Christian religion, and govern your faith and practice by its doctrines and laws ? Ans. This I now promise, and, by the help of God, will endeavor to perform. The Minister shall then haptize the Person, saying, I BAPTIZE thee in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Mln. Let us pray. BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIPER YEARS. 131 ALMIGHTY God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, regard iu mercy the prayers of thy ])eople; aud bless thy servant, who hath now been acknowledged as a member of the Christian church, l)y baptism. Incline liis heart to receive with all readiness the doctrines and instructions of Christ, and to submit fjiithfully to the authority of his laws. Give Mm strength to triumph over the temptations of vice, and to be steadfast in the practice of that holiness which baptism is designed to represent; that, living as becometh a good and fiiithful member of the Christian church here on earth, he may at length partake in heaven of that eternal kingdom which thou hast revealed to us by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. WE give thee humble thanks, O heavenly Fa- ther, that thou hast vouchsafed to call us to the knowledge of thy grace, and faith m thee ; in- crease this knowledge, and confirm this faith in us evermore, that we may be enabled to mortify all our evil and corrupt affections, and daily to proceed in all virtue and godliness of living, till we come to that eternal kingdom, which thou hast promised by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. NOW unto him who is able to keep us from fall- ing, and to present us faultless before the presence of his glory, with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, domin- ion and power, through Jesus Christ, for ever and ever. Amen. A CATECHISM TO BE LEARNED BY EVERY YOUNG PERSON. Question. What is your name ? Answer. M. or N. Question. Wlio gave you this name ? Ansiver. My parents, when I was baptized, or dedicated to a Christian life. Question. What did they then desire and pray for you ? Ansioer. That I mio^ht be a member of Christ's kingdom ; that I might receive him and love him as my Saviour ; follow him as my example, and obey him as my divine teacher, and partake of his blessed spirit. Question. Do you wish to confirm their prayers for you ? Ansiver. Yes ; and I trust to be able by God's blessing so to do. Question. What are the great truths of the Chris- tian religion ? Ansiver. That there is one God the Father Al- mighty, the maker of all things : That God reveals himself to men by his Word and Spirit, and that in Jesus Christ his Word dwelt with men, and through him the Holy Spirit was given : That Jesus Christ is the true Teacher, Example, A CATECHISM. 133 and Saviour of ineu, and by bis life, sufferings, death, resuri'ection, and heavenly powers, wrought out the salvation of men : That he preached the gospel of forgiveness of sin, established a Sj^iritual Kingdom, or Church, on earth, revealed the resurrection from the dead, the certainty of judgment, and the life everlasting. Question, What is the name of the oldest of the Creeds in the Christian Church, and the one most generally used ? Ansiver. The Apostles' Creed. Question. Can you now repeat it as it was in the earliest known form, and as used in the middle of the second century ? Ansiver, These are the words of the earliest form of the Apostle's Creed : I believe in God, the Father Almight}^ : And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Loi'd: who was by the Holy Ghost born of the Virgin Mary ; suffered under Pontius Pilate ; was crucified and buried ; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into Heaven; sitteth at the right hand of the Father: from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost : the Holy Church : the forgiveness of sins : the resurrection of the body. Amen. Question. Does the language " resurrection of the body" teach that these earthly bodies will be im- mortal I Answer. It does not, for the Apostle Paul had declared to the whole church that there is a natural body and there is a spiritual bod}^ 134 A CATECHISM. Question. Which are the ten commandments of the ancient law of Moses ? Ansioer. The following : 1. Thou shalt have none other gods but me. 2. Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven images ; nor worship them. 3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. 4. Thou shalt remember the sabbath day to keep it holy. 5. Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother. 6. Thou shalt do no murder. 7. Thou shalt not commit adultery. 8. Thou shalt not steal. 9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. 10. Thou shalt not covet any thing that is thy neighbor's. Question. What do you chiefly learn in these commandments ? Ansiver. I learn my duty towards God, and my duty towards my neighbor. Question. Did our Lord Jesus Christ sanction these commandments in his gospel ? Ansiver. Yes. For he said, '^ the first and great commandment of the law is. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind ; and the second is lik'^ unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. And also all the duties enjoined in the other com- mandments he enforced in his holy teaching, and his perfect example. h A CATECHISM. 135 Que'Stion, How will you be able to keep these aws Ansioer. By diligent attention and watcbfulness not to do any thing which is forbidden ; and by prayer to God to help my weakness. Que-^tion. Can you repeat the Lord's Prayer ? Ans'tner. Yes. Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy Avill be done in earth. As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our tres- passes. As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil ; For thine is the kingdom, and the powei*, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Question. What do you learn in this prayer ? Answer. That God is to be reverenced and adored and loved as my heavenly Father : that all things necessary for my life and comfort are his gift : that he will forgive my sins, if I forgive those who offend me : that he is able to save me and keep me from evil, when I am tempted to do wrons:. Question. How many sacraments are there in the Church ? Ansiver. Two : Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Question. What means the word sacrament f Ansiver. An outward and visible sisfn of an in- ward and spiritual grace. Question. What is the outward sign in bap- tism ? Ansiver. Water, which is used either by dipping the person in it, or pouring or sprinkling it upon liini; and the Minister at the same time savin.ir, -^ 136 A CATECHISM. haptize thee in the name of the Father^ and of the Son^ and of the Holy Ghost ; oi', I haptize thee in the name of Jesus Christ. Question. What inward grace does this outward sign represent 1 Ans2ver. A death unto sin, and a new spiritual birth unto righteousness. Question, What is required of persons to be bap- tized ? Answer. Kepentance of all their sins, and faith in Christ as their Saviour. Question. Why then are infants baptized ? Ansiver. That their parents may bind themselves to train them up to a Christian life, and as children of God. Question. For what was the ordinance of the Lord's Supper ordained ? Answer. To be a continual remembrance of him ; of all he did and said ; of his sufferings, his death, his resurrection ; and of all the benefits which the woi'ld enjoys in the completion of his mission on earth. Question. What are the outward signs of this or- dinance ? Answer. Bread and wine. Question. What is the signification of these ele- ments ? Answer. They are to represent the body and blood of Christ ; and while we eat of them, we arc in holy remembrance to feed upon the bread of life which he gives to the world ; i. e. we are to think devoutly of him, and in love to bind ourselves to serve him, and pray that through his Word and A CATECHISM. 137 Spirit we may partake of his life and grow up into liim as our Head. Question. AYhat ought all to do before coming to this supper? Answer. They ought seriously to examine them- selves : to repent of their sins ; and steadfastly to purpose to lead a new life; to have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful re- membrance of his death ; and to be in charity with all men. Question. What do you understand the Church of Christ to be ? Ansiver. The fellowship oi* society of all Chris- tians, visible or invisible. Question. What is the visible Church, and what is the invisible? Answer. The visible Cliurch consists of all who profess the name of Christ; and the invisible Church consists of all who are at heart children of God, even the blessed company of all faithful people. ADMISSION TO THE COMMUNION, THE EITE OF COKFIEMATIOlSr. Candidates for Confinnation^ that is, admission into the communion of the Churchy shall have first received the Sacrament of Baptism^ if not in infancy^ or at some subsequent jy^^iod^ then now. To any such person or persons presenting themselves^ the Minister shall say^ m the presence of the Congregation : DO you believe in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, as revealed and taught in the Scrip- tures of the New Testament ? Do you receive it as Divine, and accept it as the rule of life and the way of salvation? Ans. I do. Do you truly and earnestly desii'e, in presence of this congregation, to confirm the object which your parents devoutly coveted at your baptism ; and to secure which, they then solemnly bound themselves to instruct you in the knowledge of salvation, throuorh Jesus Christ our Lord ? Ans: I do. Are you willing and desirous to become a member {inemhers) of Christ's Church ; and, by your faith and conversation, your loathing and avoidance of sin, your love and pursuit of all things holy, pure, and of good report, are you resolved, with tlie CONFIRMATION. 139 blessing of God, and tlie aid of his Holy Spirit jn'omised to all who truly seek it, to endeavor to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world, and thus adorn and commend your Christian confession ? A US'. I am. Then the Minister shall say in these words^ or others of like import: DEARLY beloved : on this your open and vol- untary confession of Christ, we affectionately welcome you to the comnmnion and fellowship of his Church on earth ; that by the right use of all its divinely appointed privileges and means, you may become prepared in God's own time for the Church triumphant above. Amen. Then^ t?ie jMrson or persons kneeling^ he shall say : Receive the blessing of the Church. And laying his hands on the head of each, he shall say: DEFEND, O Lord, this thy servant {tliese thy servants) with thy heavenly grace ; that he (she^ or they) may continue thine for ever, and daily increase in thy Holy Spirit and truth more and more; that so an abundant enti'ance may be admin- istered unto him (Jt€)\ or theni) into thine everlasting kingdom. Amen. Then shall he say : The Lord be with you. Alls. And with tliy spirit. 140 CONFIRMATION. Mill. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who workest in us to willand to do, we make our supplications unto thee for these thy servants^ whom thou hast called Ly thy grace to be partakers of the life and priv- ileges of the Christian Church. Give unto tliem^ O Lord, remission of sins. Strengthen them., we be- seech thee, with the Holy Ghost, and daily increase in them thy manifold gifts of grace, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, of knowledge and ti'ue godliness. Let thy fatherly hand, we beseech thee, be always over them; let thy Holy Spirit be always with them,; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of tliy word, that they may obtain everlasting life. Almighty God, vouchsafe, we beseech thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern both our hearts and our bodies in the ways of thy laws, and in the works of thy commandments, that through thy gracious protec- tion, here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. BENEDICTION. THE blessing of God, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the fellowship of the Spirit, be with you ever Amen. MATRIMONY Whe7i the P arsons to he married are assemlled with their Friends^ the Minister shall say : DEARLY beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this congregation, to join together this man and this woman in matrimony ; which is an honorable estate instituted of God in the time of man's innocency ; which estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence, and first miracle that he wi-onght in Can a of Galilee ; and is commended of St. Paul to be hon- oraljle among all men ; and therefore is not by any to be enterprised, or taken in hand, lightly or unad- visedly ; but reverently, discreetly, soberly, and in the fear of God. And also^ speaking to the Persons who are to he married^ he shall say : I REQUIRE and charge you both, as ye will an- swer at tlie day of judgment, when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully united in matrimony, ye do now confess it. For be ye well assured, that so many as are joined to- gether otherwise than God's word doth allow, are not joined together by God, neither is their matri- mony lawful. 142 MATRIMONY. If no imj^ediment he alleged^ then shall the Minister say unto the Man : M, Wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife, to live tofyether after God's ordinance, in the estate of matrimony % Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy ; and forsaking all other, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live % The Man shall answer^ I will. Then shall the Minister say unto the Woman : N. Wilt thou have this man to thy wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance, in the estate of matrimony ? Wilt thou love him, com- fort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy; and forsaking all other, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live? The Woman shall answer^ I will. Then shall the Minister say^ Who giveth this woman to be married to this man ? Then the Minister^ receiving the Woman, at her leather's or Friendh hands, shall cause the man loith his right hand^ to talce the Wojnan hy her right hand, and to say after him as follow eth : I, J/., take thee, N.^ 1o my wedded wife, to have MATRIMONY. Wd and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, accord- ing to God's holy ordinance, and the laws of the land. Then shall the Woman lil'ewlse say after the Minister : I,iV!, take thee, M.^io my wedded Iiusband,to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, accord- ing to God's holy ordinance, and the laws of the land. Then shall they loose their hands ^ and the Man shall give unto the Woman a Rlng^ jjutting it upon the fourth finger of her left hand. And the Man holding the Ring there^ and taught hy the Minister.^ shall say : WITH this ring I thee Aved; and all my worldly goods I with thee hold, in the name of Al- mighty God. Amen. Then the Minister may say, Let us pra}^ OETEENx\L God, creator and preserver of all mankind, giver of all sj)iritnal grace, the author of everlasting life ; send thy blessing upon these thy servants, whom we bless in thy name. Enable them to perform the covenant which they have now made in thy presence. May they seriously attend to the duties of the new relation in which they stand 14:4: MATRIMONY. to each other ; that it may not be to them a state of temptation and sorrow, but of holiness and com- fort ; may they live together in peace and love ; and wilt thou, the God of peace and love, be always with them, and lead them in the paths of innocence and virtue to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall the Minister sjpeak unto the People : FORASMUCH as M, and N, have consented to- gether in wedlock, and have witnessed the same before God and this company, and thereto have en- gaged and pledged themselves to each other, and have declared the same, by giving and receiving a I'ing, and by joining hands ; I pronounce that they be Man and Wife ; and those whom God hath join- ed together, let no man ^\xi asunder. Then may the Minister say^ Let us pray. O MERCIFUL God and heavenly Father, who art the guide, the support, and the felicity of all who put their trust in thee ; we beseech thee to bless these thy servants, and give them grace to fear and serve thee all the days of their life. May their hearts be united in the closest bonds of love and purity ; may they be blessings and comforts to one another, sharers of each other's joys, consolers of each other's sorrows, and helpers to one another in all the changes of the world ; and grant that they may so faithfully discharge the duties which belong to the condition into v/hich they have entered, that MATRIMONY. 145 they, and all wlio may be committed to their care, may meet together in that woi*ld of perfect felicity which thou hast revealed to us by Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Then shall he add this BLESSING. THE Lord God Almighty bless, preserve, and keep you ; the Lord mercifully with his favor look upon you, and fill you with all spiritual bene- diction and grace ; that ye may so live together in this life, that in the world to come ye may have life everlasting. Amen. 7 BURIAL OF THE DEAD. When the Procession is entering the Churchy the Minister shall utter these Sentences. I AM the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord ; he who believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live ; and whosoever liveth and believ- eth in me shall never die. St. Jolm xi. 25, 26. I KNOW that my Eedeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though after my skin, worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job xix. 25, 26. WE brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away ; blessed be the name of the Lord. 1 Tim. vi. ^ ; Job i. 21. Then shall he said the following Passages from the 39 th and 90th Psalms. PSALM XXXIX. LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, that I may know how frail I am. Behold thou hast made my days as it were a span long, and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee ; and verily every man living is altogether vanity. BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 147 For man walketh in a vain shadow, and di>!quiet- etli himself in vain; he heapeth up riches, and can- not tell who shall gather them. And now, Lord, what is my hope ? truly my hop(; is even in thee. I became dumb, and opened not my mouth ; foi* it was thy doing. But take thy plague away from me ; for I am consumed by the blow of thy heavy hand. When thou with rebukes dost chasten man for sin, thou makest his beauty to consume away, like as it were a moth fretting a garment ; surely every man is vanity. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and with thine ears consider my calling; hold not thy peace at my tears. For I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. O spare me a little, that I may recover my strength, before I go hence, and be no more seen. PSALM xc. IOKD, thou hast been our refuge from one gen- _J eration to another. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Thou turnest man to destruction ; and sayest. Re- turn, ye children of men. For a thousand yeai's in thy sight are but as yes- terday when it is past, or a watch in the night. Thou cari'iest them away as with a flood ; they 148 BURIAL OF THE DEAD. are even as a sleep ; and fade away suddenly like the grass ; In the morning it is green, and groweth up ; but in the evening it is cut down, dried up, and witli- ered. The days of our age are threescore years and ten ; and though men be so strong, that they come to fourscore years, yet is their strength then but labor and sorrow ; so soon passeth it away, and we are gone. So teach us to number our days, that we may ap- ply our hearts unto wisdom. Then may follow Selections from 1 Cor. xv. NOW is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrec- tion of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. But every man in his own order : Christ the first-fruits ; afterward they that are Christ's, at his coming. Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the king- dom to God, even the Father ; when he shall have put down all rule, and all authority, and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto Him that put all things under him. But some man will say, How are the dead raised BURIAL OF THE DEAD. lU) up ? and with wbat body do they come ? Thou fool ! that which thou sowest is not quickened, ex- cept it die. And that which thou sowest, thou sow- est not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain. But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. All flesh is not the same flesh ; but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial ; but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars ; for one star diftereth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption ; it is raised in incor- ruption : it is sown in dishonor ; it is raised in glory : it is sown in weakness ; it is raised in power : it is sown a natural body ; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written. The first man Adam w^as made a living soul ; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. Howbeit, that was not first which is spiritual, but that Avhich is natural ; and afterward that which is spiritual. The first man is of the earth, earthy : the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heav- enly. And as we have borne the image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heaven- ly. Now this I say, ])rethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God ; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I show 150 BURIAL OF THE DEAD. you a mystery : we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump : for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortal- ity. So when this corruptible shall have put on in- corruption, and this mortal shall have put on im- mortality; then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written. Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin ; and the strength of sin is the Law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Then the Minister^ either at the Grave or in the hody of the Churchy shall say, MAN who is born of a woman, hath but a short time to live. He cometh up, and is cut down like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay. Li the midst of life we are in death; of whom may we seek for succor, but of thee, O Lord, who for our sins art justly displeased ? Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Father, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. Thou knowest. Lord, the secrets of our hearts; shut not thy merciful ears to our prayers ; but spare BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 151 US, Lord most lioly, O God most mighty, O holy and merciful Father, thou most worthy Judge eternal, sujffer us not at our last hour, for any pains of death, to fall from thee. Then while the Earth shall he cast upon the Body hy some standing hy^ the Minister shall say : FORASMUCH as it hath pleased Almighty God to take unto himself the soul of our deceased hrotliei\ we therefore commit Ms body to the ground ; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust ; looking for the general resurrection, when the earth and the sea shall give up their dead, and the corruptible bodies of those who sleep in Jesus shall be changed and made like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself. Then shall he said: IHEAKD a voice from heaven, saying unto me. Write ; From henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord ; even so saith the Spirit ; for they rest from their labors. At the Burial of a young Child^ 7nay he said instead of the above: IHEAED the voice of Jesus, saying. Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of lieaven. Then shall the Minister say any of the following Prayers^ at his discretion : ALMIGHTY God, with whom do live the spii-its of those who depart hence in the Lord ; and 152 BURIAL OF THE DEAD. with whom the souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burthen of the flesh, are in joy and felicity ; we give thee hearty thanks for the good examples of all those thy servants, who, having finished their course in faith, do now rest from their labors. And we beseech thee, that we, with all those who are departed in the true faith of thy holy name, may have our perfect consummation and bliss in thy heavenly and everlasting glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OMEECIFUL God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life ; in whom whosoever believeth shall live, though he die ; and whosoever liveth and believeth in him shall not die eternally ; who also hath taught us by his holy apostle, St. Paul, not to be sorry, as men without hope, for those who sleep in him ; we hum- bly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness ; that when we shall depart this life, we may rest in him ; and that at the general resurrection in the last day, we may be found acceptable in thy sight, and receive that blessing which thy well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying. Come, ye blessed children of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father, through Jesus Christ our Mediator and Redeemer. Amen. THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. PSALMS. The Minister will read the lines hegimiing at the left^ and the Feoj>le will read the others i7i response. At the close of each Beading of the Psalms^ shall he re- jpeated the following Doxology : NOW unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, tlie only wise God, Be honor and glory, through Jesus Christ, for ever and ever. Aineii. PSALM I. Blessed is the man That walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor standeth in the way of sinners. Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord ; And in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of . water. That bringeth forth his fruit in his season ; His leaf also shall not witlier ; And wiiatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 154 PSALMS. The ungodly are not so : But are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judg- ment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the right- eous. For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous : But the ways of the ungodly shall pei'ish. PSALM IV. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness : Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress ; Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame ? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood ? But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: The Lord will hear when I call unto him. Stand in awe, and sin not : Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. And put your trust in the Lord. There be many that say. Who will show us any good ? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. Thou hast put gladness in my heart. PSALMS. 155 More than theirs when that their corn and their wine increased. I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep : For thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety. PSALM V. Give ear to my words, O Lord ; Consider my meditation. Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God : For unto thee will I pray. My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord ; In the morning will I direct my prayer nnto thee, and will look up. For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wicked- ness: Neither shall evil dwell with thee. The foolish shall not stand in thy sight : Thou hatest all workers of iniquity. Thou shalt destroy them that speak falsehood: The Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy : And in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies ; Make thy way straight before my face. Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice : Let them ever shout foi' joy. 156 PSALMS. Because tliou defeudest tliem: Let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous ; With favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield. PSALM YIIL O LoED our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth ! Who hast set thy glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingei's, The moon and the stars, which thou hast or- dained ; What is man, that thou art mindful of him ? And the son of man, that thou visitest him ? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, And hast crowned him with glory and honor. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands ; Thou hast put all things under his feet : All sheep and oxen. Yea, and the beasts of the field ; The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea ; And whatsoever passeth through the patlis of the seas. O Lord our Governor. How excellent is thy name in all the earth ! PSALMS. 157 PSALM XV. LoED, who shall abide in thy tabernacle ? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill ? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteous- ness, And speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor, In whose eyes a vile person is contemned ; But he honoreth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. He that putteth not out his money to usury. Nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved, PSALM XVL Peeserve me, O God : For in thee do I put my trust. O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord : My goodness is nothing without thee ; But in the saints that are in the earth, And in the excellent, in them is all my delight. Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god : Their drink offerings of blood will I not offer. Nor take up their names into my lips. The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup : 158 PSALMS. Thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places ; Yea, I have a goodly heritage. I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel : My reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the Lord always before me : Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth ; My flesh also shall rest in hope. For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell ; Neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou wilt show me the path of life : In thy presence is fulness of joy ; At thy right hand there are pleasures for ever- more. PSALM XVIIL I WILL love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer ; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust ; My buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to \h praised : So shall I be saved from mine enemies. The sorrows of death compassed me. And the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. The sorrows of hell compassed me about : PSALMS. 159 The snares of death prevented me. In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried unto my God : He heard ray voice out of his temple, And my cry came before him, even into his ears. Then the earth shook and trembled ; The foundations also of the hills moved And were shaken, because he was wroth. There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured : Coals were kindled by it. He bowed the heavens also, and came down : And darkness was under his feet. And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly ; Yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind. He made daikness his secret place ; His pavilion round about him Were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful ; With an upright man thou wilt show thyself upright ; With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure ; And with the froward thou wilt show thyself froward. For thou wilt save the afllicted people ; But wilt bring down high looks. For thou wilt light my candle : The Loi'd my God will enlighten my darkness. For by thee I have run through a troop : And by my God have I leaped over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect : The word of the Lord is tried : 160 PSALMS. He is a buckler to all those that trust in him. For who is God save the Lord ? Or who is a rock save our God ? It is God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect. Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation : And thy right hand hath holden me up, And thy gentleness hath made me great. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, That my feet did not slip. The Lord liveth ; and blessed be my rock ; And let the God of my salvation be exalted. It is God that avengeth me, And subdueth the people under me. He delivereth me from mine enemies : Yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me : Thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen. And sing jDraises unto thy name. PSALM XIX. The heavens declare the glory of God ; And the firmament showeth his handy work. Day unto day uttereth speech. And night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language. And their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth. And their words to the end of the world. PSALMS. 161 In them hatli lie set a tabernacle for the sun, "Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race. His going forth is from the end of the heaven. And his circuit unto the ends of it : And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlight- ening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever : The judgments of the Lord are true and right- eous altogether: More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold : Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is thy servant warned : And in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors ? Cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins ; Let them not have dominion over me : then shall I be upright. And I shall be innocent from the great trans- gression. Let the words of my mouth. And the meditation of my heart. Be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. 162 PSALMS. PSALM XXII My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken rae ? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my complaining ? my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; And in the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in thee : They trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered : They trusted in thee, and were not confounded. But I am a worm, and no man ; A reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn ; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying. He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him : Let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. The assembly of the wicked have inclosed me : They pierced my hands and my feet. 1 may tell all my bones : They look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them, And cast l^ts upon my vesture. But be not thou far from me, O Lord : O my strength, haste thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword ; My darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth : PSALMS, 163 For thou hast heard me from tlie lionis of the unicoi'ns. I will declare thy name unto my brethren : In the midst of the congregation will I ])i*aise thee. Ye that fear the Lord, praise him ; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him ; And fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted ; Neither hath he hid his face from him ; Bat when he cried unto him, he heard. My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation : I will pay my vows before them that fear liim. The meek shall eat and be satisfied : They shall praise the Lord that seek liim : Your heart shall live forever. All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord : And all the kindreds of the nations shall wor- ship before thee. For the kino^dom is the Lord's : And he is the c^overnor amonir the nations. A seed shall serve him ; It shall be accounted to the Lord for a genera- tion. They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness Unto a people that shall be born that he hath done this. 161 PSALMS. PSALM XXIII. The Lord is my shepherd ; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil : for thou art with me ; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies : Thou anointest my head with oil ; my cup run- neth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life : And I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. PSALM XXIV. The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas. And established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord ? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart ; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. PSALMS. 165 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, And righteousness from the God of his sal- vation. This is the generation of them that seek him, That seek thy face, O Jacob. Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; And be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors ; And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory ? The Lord strong and mighty. The Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors : And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory ? The Lord of hosts. He is the King of glory. PSALM XXV. U:n^to thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, Let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed : Let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Show me thy ways, O Lord ; Teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me : For thou art the God of my salvation ; On thee do I wait all the day. Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy loving-kindnesses ; 166 PSALMS. For they have been ever of old. Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my trans- gressions : According to thy mercy remember thou me, For thy goodness' sake, O Lord. Good and upright is the Lord : Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. The meek will he guide in judgment: And the meek will he teach his way. All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testi- monies. For thy name's sake, O Lord, Pardon mine iniquity ; for it is great. What man is he that feareth the Lord ? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease ; And his seed shall inherit the earth. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him ; And he will show them his covenant. Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord ; For he shall pluck my feet out of the net. Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me ; For I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged : O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain ; And forgive all my sins. Consider mine enemies ; for they are many ; And they hate me with cruel hatred. O keep my soul, and deliver me : Let me not be ashamed ; for I put my trust in thee. PSALMS. 16' Let integrity and upriglitness preserve me ; For I wait on thee. Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all his troubles. PSALM xxvn. The Lord is my light and my salvation ; whom shall I fear ? The Lord is the strength of my life ; of whom shall I be afraid ? Though an host should encamp against me. My heart shall not fear : Though war should rise against me, In this will I be confident. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after ; That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion : In the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me ; He shall set me up upon a rock. Therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice : Have mercy also upon me, and answer me. When thou saidst, seek ye my face ; 168 PSALMS. My heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. Hide not thy face far from me ; Put not thy servant away in anger ; Thou hast been my help ; Leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me. Then the Lord will take me up. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the good- ness of the Lord. In the land of the living. Wait on the Lord : Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart : Wait, I say, on the Lord. PSALM XXIX. Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name ; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The voice of the Lord is upon the waters : The God of glory thundereth : The Lord is upon many waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful ; The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars ; Yes, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon. He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn. The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire. PSALMS. 169 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness ; The Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh. The Lord sitteth upon the flood ; Yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever. The Lord will give strength unto his people ; The Lord ^vill bless his people with peace. PSALM XXX. I WILL extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. Lord, thou hast brought u]3 my soul from the grave : Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit ; Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth but a moment ; in his favor is life : Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morninsr. And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong : Thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. 1 cried to thee, O Lord ; And unto the Lord I made supplication. 170 PSALMS. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit ? Shall the dust praise thee ? shall it declare thy truth ? Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me : Lord, be thou my helper. Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing : Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness ; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. PSALM XXXL Ii^ thee, O Lord, do I put my trust ; Let me never be ashamed : Deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me ; deliver me speedily : Be thou my strong rock. For an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress ; Therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me : For thou art my strength. Into thine hand I commit my spirit : Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth, I have hated them that regard lying vanities : But I trust in the Lord. I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: PSALMS. 171 For thou hast considered my trouble ; Thou hast known my soul in advei'sities ; Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee ; Which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men ! Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man : Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. Blessed be the Lord : For he hath showed me his marvellous kind- ness in a strong city. For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes : Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my suppli- cations When I cried unto thee. O love the Lord, all ye his saints: For the Lord preserveth the faithful. And plentifully rewardeth the proud-doer. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart. All ye that hope in the Lord. PSALM XXXIII. Eejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous : For praise is comely for the upright. Praise the Lord with harp : Sing unto him with the psaltery and an instru- ment of ten strings. 172 PSALMS. Sing unto hira a new song : Play skilfully with a loud noise. For the word of the Lord is right ; And all his works are done in truth. He loveth righteousness and judgment. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made ; And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap : He layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord : Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done ; He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught : He maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever. The thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord ; And the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. The Lord looketh from heaven ; He beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looketh Upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He fashioneth their hearts alike ; He considereth all their works. There is no king saved by the multitude of an host : PSALMS. 173 A mighty man is not delivered by much strength. An horse is a vain thing for safety : Neither shall he deliver any by his great streno^th. Behold the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his mercy ; To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the Lord : He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, According as we hope in thee. PSALM XXXIV. I WILL bless the Lord at all times : His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord : The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. magnify the Lord with me. And let us exalt his name together. 1 sought the Lord, and he heard me. And delivered me from all my fears. They looked unto him, and were lightened : And their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear liim. 174 PSALMS. And delivereth them. O taste and see that the Lord is good : Blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the Lord, ye his saints : For there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger : But they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Come, ye children, hearken unto me : I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is he that desireth life, And lovetli many days, that he may see good ? Keep thy tongue from evil. And thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do good ; Seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, And delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart ; And saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous : But the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones : Not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked : And they that hate the righteous shall be des- olate. PSALMS. 175 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants : And none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. PSALM XXXVI. The ti-ansgression of the wicked saith within my heart, That there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, Until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit : He hath left off to be wise, and to do good. He deviseth mischief upon his bed : He setteth himself in a way that is not good ; He abhorreth not evil. Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens ; And thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Thy righteousness is like the great mountains ; Thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is thy loving-kindness, O God ! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house : And thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life : In thy light shall we see light. O continue thy loving-kindness unto them that know thee ; And thy righteousness to the upi-ight in heart. 176 PSALMS. Let not the foot of j)ricle come against me ; And let not the band of the wicked remove me. There are the workers of iniquity fallen : They are cast down, and shall not be able to I'ise. PSALM XXXVII. Feet not thyself becanse of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good ; So shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord ; And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord : Trust also in him ; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, And thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him : Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way. Because of the man who bringeth wicked de- vices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath : Fret not thyself in any Avise to do evil. For evil-doers shall be cut off: But those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. PSALMS. 177 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be : Yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be : But the meek shall inherit the earth ; And shall delis^ht themselves in the abundance of peace. The wicked plotteth against the just. And gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him : For he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow. To cast down the poor and needy. And to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart. And their bows shall be broken. A little that the righteous man hath is better Than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken : But the Lord upholdeth the righteous. The Lord knoweth the days of the upright : And their inheritance shall be for ever. They shall not be ashamed in the evil time : And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : And he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down : For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. T have been young, and now am old ; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken. Nor his seed beofmnc: bread. He is ever merciful, and lendeth ; And his seed is blessed. 178 PSALMS. Depart from evil, and do good : And dwell for evermore. For the Lord loveth judgment, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever : But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever. The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, And his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart ; None of his steps shall slide. The wicked w^atcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him. The Lord will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged. Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, And he shall exalt thee to inherit the land : When the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. I have seen the wicked in great power, And spreading himself like a green bay-tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not : Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright : For the end of that man is peace. But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: The end of the wicked shall be cut off. But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord : He is their strength in the time of trouble. And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them : He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them. Because they trust in him. PSALMS. 179 PSALM XXXIX. I SAID, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue : I will keep my mouth with a bridle. While the wicked is before me. I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good ; And my sorrow was stirred. My heart was hot within me, While I was musing the fire burned : Then spake I with my tongue. Lord, make me to know mine end. And the measure of my days, what it is ; That I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; And mine age is as nothing before thee : Verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Surely every man walketh in a vain show: Surely they are disquieted in vain : He heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. And now, Lord, what wait I for ? My hope is in thee. Deliver me from all my transgressions : Make me not the reproach of the foolish. I was dumb, I opened not my mouth • Because thou didst it. Remove thy stroke away from me : I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. When thou with rebukes dost correct man for in- iquity. 180 PSALMS. Thou makest bis beauty to consume away like a moth Surely every man is vanity. Hear my prayer, O Lord, And give ear unto my cry ; Hold not thy peace at my tears : For I am a stranger with thee, And a sojourner, as all my fathers were. O spare me, that I may recover strength, Before I go hence, and be no more. PSALM XL. I WAITED patiently for the Lord ; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay. And set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, Even praise unto our God : Many shall see it, and fear. And shall trust in the Lord. Blessed is that man That maketh the Lord his trust. And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done. And thy thoughts which are to us- ward : They cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee : If 1 would declare and speak of them, they are moi'e than can be numbered. PSALMS. 181 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire ; Mine ears hast thou opened : Burnt-offering and sin-offering hast thou not required. Then said I, Lo, I come : In the volume of the book it is written of me. I delight to do thy will, O my God : Yea, thy law is within my heart. I have preached righteousness in the great congre- gation : Lo, I have not refrained my lips, Lord, thou knowest. I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart ; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation : 1 have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation. Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord : Let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continu- ally preserve me. For innumerable evils have compassed me about : Mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up ; They are more than the hairs of mine head : Therefore my heart faileth me. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me : O Lord, make haste to help me. Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: Let such as. love thy salvation say continually, Lord be magnified. But I am poor and needy ; yet the Lord thinketh upon me : 182 PSALMS. Thou art my help and my deliverer ; Make no tariying, O my God. PSALM XLIL As the hart panteth after the water-brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God : When shall I come and appear before God ! My tears have been my meat day and night. While they continually say unto me. Where is thy God ? When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me : For I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, With the voice of joy and praise, with a multi- tude that kept holy day. Why art thou cast down, O my soul ? And why art thou disquieted in me ? Hope thou in God : for I shall yet praise him For his presence is salvation. my God, my soul is cast down within me : Therefore will I remember thee. Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy water- spouts ; All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me. Yet the Lord will command his loving-kindness in the daytime. And in the night his song shall be with me, And my prayer unto the God of my life. 1 will say unto God my rock. Why hast thou for- gotten me ? PSALMS. 183 Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy ? As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies re- proach me ; While they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? Why art thou cast down, O my soul ? And why art thou disquieted within me ? Hope thou in God : for I shall yet praise him. Who is the health of my countenance, and my God. PSALM XL VI. God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, thouo:h the earth be removed, And thouofh the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea ; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled. Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved ; God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved : He uttered his voice, the earth melted. The Lord of hosts is with us ; The God of Jacob is our refuse. 184: PSALMS. Come, behold the works of the Lord, What desoLations he hath made in the earth. He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth He breaketh the bow, and eutteth the spear m sunder : He burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God : I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us ; The God of Jacob is our refuge. PSALM XLVn. O CLAP your hands, all ye people ; Shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible ; He is a great King over all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us, And the nations under our feet. He shall choose our inheritance for us. The excellency of Jacob whom he loved. God is gone up with a shout. The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises : Sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the Kins: of all the earth : Sing ye praises with understanding. God reigneth over the heathen : God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. The princes of the people are gathered together, Even the people of the God of Abraham : For the shields of the earth belono^ unto God : He is greatly exalted. PSALMS. 18; PSALM XLYIII. Geeat is the Lord, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, in the mountain of liis holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, Is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, The city of the great King. God is known in her palaces for a refuge. As we have heard, so have we seen In the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God : God will establish it for ever. We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God, In the midst of thy temple. According to thy name, O God, So is thy praise unto the ends of the earth ; Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Let mount Zion rejoice, Let the daughters of Judah be glad, Because of thy judgments. Walk about Zion, and go round about her : Tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, Consider her palaces ; That ye may tell it to the generation following : For this God is our God for ever and ever : He will be our guide even unto death. 186 PSALMS. PSALM XLIX. Hear this, all ye people ; Give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world : Both low and high, Rich and poor, together. My mouth shall speak of wisdom ; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. I will incline mine ear to a parable : I will open my dark saying upon the harp. Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about ? They that trust in their wealth. And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches ; None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him : (For the redemption of their soul is precious, And it ceaseth forever :) That he should still live forever, And not see coi-ruption : For he seeth that wise men die. Likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, And leave their wealth to others. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall con- tinue for ever. And their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names. Nevertheless man being in honor al )ideth not : He is like the beasts that perish. PSALMS. 187 This their way is their folly : Yet their posterity approve their sayings ; Like sheep they are laid in the grave ; Death shall feed on them ; And the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning ; And their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling. But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave : For he shall receive me. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased ; For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away : His glory shall not descend after him. Thouo^h while he lived he blessed his soul : And men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself He shall go to the generation of his fathers ; They shall never see light. Man that is in honor, and understandeth not, Is like the beasts that perish. PSALM L. The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken. And called the earth From the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence : A fire shall devour befoi'e him. 188 PSALMS. And it shall be very tempestuous round about him. He shall call to the heavens from above, And to the earth, that he may judge his people. Gather my saints together unto me ; Those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. And the heavens shall declare his righteousness : For Grod is judge himself. Hear, O my people, and I will speak ; Israel, and I will testify against thee : I am God, even thy God. 1 will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices. Or thy burnt offerings, to have been contin- ually before me. I will take no bullock out of thy house, Nor he-goats out of thy folds. For every beast of the forest is mine. And the cattle upon a thousand hills. I know all the fowls of the mountains : And the wild beasts of the field are mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell thee : For the world is mine, and the fulness thereof. Will I eat the flesh of bulls. Or drink the blood of goats ? Offer unto God thanksgiving ; And pay thy vows unto the Most High ; And call upon me in the day of trouble : I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me : And to him that ordereth his conversation aright Will I show the salvation of God. PSALMS. 189 PSALM LI. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lov- in£:-kindness : According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions : And my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done this evil in thy sight : That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest. Behold I was shapen in iniquity ; And in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts : And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean : Wash me, and I shall be whiter tlian snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness ; That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins. And blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God ; And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence ; And take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation ; And uphold me with th}^ free Spirit. 190 PSALMS. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways ; And sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation : And my tongue shall sing aloud of thy right- eousness. Lord, open thou my lips ; And my mouth shall show forth thy praise. For thou desirest not sacrifice ; else would I give it : Thou delightest not in burnt-offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. PSALM LVIL Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me : For my soul trusteth in thee : Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge. Until these calamities be overpast. 1 will cry unto God Most High ; Unto God that performeth. all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save me From the reproach of him that would swallow me up. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens ; Let thy glory be above all the earth. My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed : I will sing and give praise. Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: PSALMS. 191 I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: Let thy glory be above all the earth. PSALM LXIL Teuly my soul waiteth upon God : From him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation ; He is my defence ; I shall not be greatly moved. My soul, wait thou only upon God ; ^ For my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation : He is my defence ; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times ; ye people. Pour out your heart before him : God is a refuge for us. Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie : To be laid in the balance. They are altogether lighter than vanity. Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery : If riches increase, set not your heart upon them. God hath spoken once ; Twice have I heard this ; That power belongeth unto God. 192 PSALMS. Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy : For thou renderest to every man according to his work. PSALM LXIII. O God, thou art my God ; early will I seek thee : My soul thirsteth for thee, My flesh longeth for thee. In a dry and thirsty land, where no water is ; To see thy power and thy glory. So as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy loving-kindness is better than life ; My lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live : I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness ; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips : When I remember thee ujDon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help. Therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I re- joice. My soul followeth hard after thee : Thy right hand upholdeth me. PSALM LXy. Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion : And unto thee shall the vow be performed. O thou that hearest prayer. Unto thee shall all fiesh come. Iniquities prevail against me : PSALMS. 193 As for our transgressions, thou sbalt purge tliem away. Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and caus- est to approach unto thee, That he may dwell in thy courts: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, Even of thy holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou an- swer us, O God of our salvation ; Who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth. And of them that are afar ofi:' upon the sea : Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains ; Being girded with power : Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, And the tumult of the people. They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens. Thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it : Thou greatly enrichest it With the river of God, which is" full of water : Thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly : thou set ties t the furrows thereof: Thou makest it soft with showers : thou bless- est the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with thy goodness ; And thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wildei'ness : 194 PSALMS. And the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks ; The valleys also are covered over with corn : They shout for joy, they also sing. PSALM LXVL Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands : Sing forth the honor of his name : Make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works ! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee ; They shall sing to thy name. Come and see the works of God ! He is terrible in his doing toward the children of men. He turned the sea into dry land : They went through the flood on foot: There did we rejoice in him. He ruleth by his power for ever ; His eyes behold the nations : Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. O bless our God, ye people. And make the voice of his praise to be heard : Which holdeth our soul in life. And suffereth not our feet to be moved. For thou, O God, hast proved us : Thou hast tried us, as silver is tiied. Thou broughtest us into the net ; PSALMS. 195 Thou laidst affliction upon our loins. Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads ; We went through fire and through water ; But thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare What he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart. The Lord will not hear me : But verily God hath heard me ; He hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Which hath not turned away my prayei', nor his mercy from me. PSALM LXVIL God be merciful unto us, and bless us ; And cause his fjice to shine upon us. That thy way may be known upon earth. Thy saving health among all nations. Let the people praise thee, O God ; Let all the people praise thee. O let the nations be glad and sing for joy : For thou shklt judge the people righteously, And govern the nations upon earth. Let the people praise thee, O God ; Let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase ; And God, even our own God, shall bless us. 196 PSALMS. God shall bless us ; And all the ends of the earth shall fear him. PSALM LXVIIl. Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered : Let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away : As wax melteth before the fire. So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad ; let them rejoice be- fore God: Yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing praises to his name : Extol him that rideth upon the heavens By his name JAH, and rejoice before him. A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows. Is God in his holy habitation. God setteth the solitary in families : He bringeth out those which are bound with chains: But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people. When thou didst march through the wilderness; The earth shook, The heavens also dropped at the presence of God : Even Sinai irself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, Whereby thou didst confirm thine inheritance when it was weary. Thy congregation hath dwelt therein : Thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor. PSALMS. 197 The Lord gave the word : Great was the company of those that pub- lished it. The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thou- sands of angels ; The Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive : Thou hast received gifts for men ; Yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits. Even the God of our salvation. He that is our God is the God of salvation : And unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. Bless ye God in the congregations, Even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel. Thy God hath commanded thy strength : Strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us. Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth ; O sing praises unto the Lord ; To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old ; Lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Ascribe ye strength unto God : His excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds. O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places : 198 PSALMS. The God of Israel is lie that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. PSALM LXIX. Save me, O God ; For the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing : I am come into deep waters. Where the floods overflow me. God, thou knowest my foolishness ; And my sins are not hid from thee. But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord, In an acceptable time : O God, in the multitude of thy mercy Hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink : Let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. Let not the water-flood overflow me. Neither let the deep swallow me up. And let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. Hear me, O Lord ; for thy loving-kindness is good : Turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. And hide not thy face from thy servant ; For I am in trouble : hear me speedily. Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it : Deliver me because of mine enemies. But I am poor and sorrowful : Let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high. 1 will praise the name of God with a song. PSALMS. 199 And will mafynify him with thanksmvinof. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox Or bullock that hath horns 'and hoofs. The humble shall see this, and be glad : And your heart shall live that seek God. For the Lord heareth the poor, And despiseth not his prisoners. Let the heaven and earth praise him, The seas, and every thing that moveth therein. For God will save Zion. And wnll build the cities of Judah : That they may dwell there, and have it in i)0s- session. The seed also of his servants shall rnherit it : And they that love his name shall dwell therein. PSALM LXXI. Ix thee, O Lord, do I put my trust : Let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape : Incline thine ear unto me, and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, Whereunto I may continually resort : Thou hast given commandment to save me ; For thou art my rock and my fortress. Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man. For thou art my hope. 200 PSALMS. Lord God : thou art my trust from my youth. Let my mouth be •filled with thy praise And with thy honor all the day. Cast me not off in the time of old age ; Forsake me not when my strength faileth. But I will hope continually. And will yet praise thee more and more. My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness And thy salvation all the day ; For I know not the numbers thereof. I will go in the strength of the Lord God : 1 will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only. God, thou hast taught me from my youth : And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous w^orks. 'Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not ; Until I have showed thy strength unto this genera- tion. And thy power to every one that is to come. Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high. Who hast done great things. O God, who is like unto thee ! Thou, which hast showed me great and sore troubles, Shalt quicken me again. And shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. Thou shalt increase my greatness. And comfort me on every side. 1 will also praise thee with the psaltery, Even thy truth, O my God : PSALMS. 201 Unto thee will I sing witli the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee ; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed. My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long : For they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. PSALM LXXXII. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty ; He judgeth among the gods. How long will ye judge unjustly, And accept the persons of the wicked ? Defend the poor and fatherless : Do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy : Rid them out of the hand of the wicked. They know not, neither will they understand ; They walk on in darkness : All the foundations of the earth are out of course. I have said. Ye are gods ; And all of you are children of the Most High. But ye shall die like men, And fall like one of the princes. Arise, O God, judge the earth : For thou shalt inherit all nations. 9» 202 PSALMS. PSALM LXXXIY. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts ! My sonl longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord : My heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. As the sparrow hath found an house, and the swal- low a nest for herself. Where she may lay her young. Even so am I at thine altars, O Lord of hosts, My King, and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in thy house : They will be still praising thee. Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee : In whose heart are thy ways. Who passing through the desert valley of Baca make it a well ; The rain also filleth the pools. They go from strength to strength. Every one of them in Zion appeareth before God. Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer : Give ear, O God of Jacob. Behold, O God our shield. And look upon the face of thine anointed. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. 1 had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shiekl : PSALMS. 203 The Lord will give grace and glory : No good thing will he withhold from them that w\alk uprightly. Lord of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. PSALM LXXXV. LoED, thou hast been favoralde unto thy land : Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people : Thou hast covered all their sin. Thou hast taken aw\ay all thy wn'ath : Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine ancrer. Turn us, O God of our salvation, x\nd cause thine ansrer toward us to cease. o Wilt thou be angry with us for ever ? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all genera- tions ? Wilt thou not revive us again : That thy people may rejoice in thee ? Show^ us thy mercy, O Lord, And grant us thy salvation. 1 will hear w^hat God the Lord will speak : For he will speak peace unto his people, And to his saints : But let them not turn again to folly. Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him : That glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth are met together ; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall spring out of the earth ; 204 PSALMS. And i-isrhteousiiess shall look down from heaven. Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good ; And our laud shall yield her increase. Kighteousness shall go before him ; And shall set us in the w^ay of his steps. PSALM LXXXVI. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me : For I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul ; for thou art my hope : O thou my God, save thy servant That trusteth in thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord : For I cry unto thee daily. Bejoice the soul of thy servant: For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For thou. Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; And plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; And attend to the voice of my suj)plications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee : For thou wilt answer me. Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord ; Neither are there any works like unto thy works. All nations whom thou hast made Shall come and worship before thee, O Lord ; And shall glorify thy name. For thou art great and doest wondrous things : Thou art God alone. Teach me thy way, O Lord ; I will walk in thy truth : Unite my heart to fear thy name. PSALMS. 205 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart : And I will glorify thy name for evermore. For great is thy mercy toward me : And thou hast delivered my soul from the ter- rors of death. O God, the proud are risen against me. And the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul ; And have not set thee before them. But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious. Long-suffering and plenteous in mercy and truth. O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me ; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thine handmaid. Show me a token for good ; That they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed : Because thou. Lord, hast holpen me, and com- forted me. PSALM LXXXIX. I WILL sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever : With my mouth will I make known thy faith- fulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the veiy heavens. And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord : Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. 206 PSALMS. For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord ? Who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord ? God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. O Lord God of hosts, Who is a strong Lord like unto thee ? Or to thy faithfulness round about thee ? Thou rulest the rao^insr of the sea : When the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. Thou hast broken Egypt in pieces, as one that is slain ; Thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm. The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine : As for the workl and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them. The north and the south thou hast created them : Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name. Thou hast a mighty arm : Strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne : Mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound : They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance. In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. For thou art the glory of their strength : PSALMS. 207 And in thy favor our horn shall be exalted. For the Lord is our defence ; And the Holy One of Israel is our king. PSALM XC. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place In all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. Thou turnest man to destruction; And sayest, Return, ye children of men. For a thousand years in thy sight Are but as yesterday when it is past, And as a w^atch in the night. Thou carriest them away as with a flood ; they are as a sleep : In the morning they are like grass which grow- eth up. In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up ; In the evening it is cut down, and withereth. For we are consumed by thine anger. And by thy wrath are we troubled. Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, Our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. For all our days are passed away in thy wrath : We spend our years as a tale that is told. The days of our years are threescore years and ten ; And if by reason and strength they be four- score years. 208 PSALMS. Yet is their strength labor and sorrow ; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Who knoweth the power of thine anger ? Even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath. So teach us to number our days. That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Return, O Lord, how long ? And let it repent thee concerning thy servants. O satisfy us early with thy mercy ; That we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us. And the years wherein we have seen evil. Let thy work appear unto thy servants, And thy glory unto their children. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us : And establish thou the work of our hands upon us ; Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. PSALM XCL He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my for- tress : My God ; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, And from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers. And under his wings shalt thou trust : His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. PSALMS. '209 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night ; Nor for the arrow that ilieth by day ; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness ; Nor for the destruction that wasteth at noon- day. A thousand shall fall at thy side, And ten thousand at thy right hand ; But it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold And see the reward of the wricked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, Even the Most High, thy habitation ; There shall no evil befall thee. Neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwell- in 2:. Foi' he shall give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways. They shall V)ear thee up in their hands. Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder : The young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him : I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him : I will be with him in trouble ; I will deliver him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him. And show him my salvation. 210 PSALMS. PSALM XCIII. The Lord reigneth, lie is clothed with majesty; The Lord is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: The world also is stablished, that it cannot he moved. Thy throne is established of old ; Thou art from everlasting. The floods have lifted up, O Lord, The floods have lifted up their voice ; The floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, Yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Thy testimonies are very sure: Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, for ever. PSALM XCVII. The Lord reio^neth ; let the earth reioice; Let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him : Righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. A fire goeth before him. And burnetii up his enemies round about. His lightnings enlightened the world : The earth saw, and trembled. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, PSALMS. 211 At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens dedare his righteousness, And all the people see his glory. Confounded be all they that serve graven images, That hoast themselves of idols : Worship him, all ye gods. Zion heard, and was glad ; And the daughters of Judah rejoiced Because of thy judgments, O Lord. For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth : Thou art exalted far above all gods. Ye that love the Lord, hate evil : He preserveth the souls of his saints ; He delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Lio^ht is shoAvn for the risrhteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous ; And give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. PSALM CH. HeaPv my prayer, O LoihI, And let my cry come unto thee. Hide not thy face from me, in the day when I am in trouble; Incline thine ear unto me : In the day when I call, answer me speedily. For my days are consumed like smoke. And my bones are burned as a firebrand. I am like a pelican of the wilderness : I am like an owl of the desert. 212 PSALMS. I watch, and am as a sparrow Alone upon the house-top. Mine enemies reproach me all the clay ; And they that are mad against me are sworn against me. For I have eaten ashes like bread, And mingled my drink with weeping, Because of thine indignation and thy wrath : For thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down. My days are like a shadow that declineth ; And I am withered Irke grass. But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever ; And thy remembrance unto all generations. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion : For the time to favor her, yea, the set time, is come. For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, And favor the dust thereof. So the heathen shall fear tlie name of the Loi'd, And all the kings of the earth thy glory. When the Lord shall build up Zion, He shall appear in his glory. He will regard the prayer of the destitute. And not despise their prayer. This shall be written for the generations to come : And the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary ; From heaven did the Lord behold the earth ; To hear the groaning of the prisoner ; To loose those that are appointed to death ; To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, PSALMS. 213 And Ins praise in Jerusalem ; When the people are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the Lord. I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days : Thy years are throughout all generations. Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth : And the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shalt perish, but thou shalt endure : Yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment ; As a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same. And thy years shall have no end. The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee. PSALM cm. Bless the Lord, O my soul : And all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul. And forget not all his benefits : Who foi'giveth all thine iniquities ; Who healeth all thy diseases ; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction ; Who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies ; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things ; So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The Lord executeth rio:hteousness And judgment for all that are oppressed. He made known his ways unto Moses, 214 PSALMS. His acts unto the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy He will not always chide : Neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins ; Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, So great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west. So far hath he removed our transgressions from us. Like as a father pitieth his children. So the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame ; He remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass : As a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone ; And the place thereof shall know it no more. But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him. And his righteousness unto children's children ; To such as keep his covenant. And to those that remember his commandments to do them. The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens ; And his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye his angels. That excel in strength, that do his commandments, Hearken unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts ; PSALMS. 215 Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his works lu all places of his dominion : Bless the Lord, O my soul. PSALM CIV. Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, thou art very great ; Thou art clothed with honor and majesty. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment : Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain : Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters : Who maketh the clouds his chariot : Who walketh upon the wings of the wind : Who maketh his angels spirits ; His ministers a flaming fire : Who laid the foundations of the earth, That it should not be removed for ever. Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment : The waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled ; At the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. They go up by the mountains ; they go down by the valleys Unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over ; That they turn not again to cover the earth He sendeth the springs into the valleys, Which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field : The wild asses quench their thirst. 1516 PSALMS. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, Which sing among the branches. He watereth the hills from his chambers : The earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, And herb for the service of man : That he may bring forth food out of the earth ; And wine that maketh glad the heai't of man. And oil to make his face to shine, And bread which strengtheneth man's heart. The trees of the Lord are full of sap ; The cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted ; Where the birds make their nests : As for the stork, the fir-trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats ; And the rocks for the conies. He appointed the moon for seasons : The sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night : Wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey, And seek their meat from God. The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, And lay them down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work. And to his labor, until the evening. O Lord, how manifold are thy works ! Li wisdom hast thou made them all : The earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea. Wherein are things creeping innumerable, PSALMS. 217 Both small and great beasts. There go the ships : There is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. These wait all upon thee ; That thou may est give them their meat in due season. That thou givest them, they gather : Thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled : Thou takest away their breath, they die, And return to their dust. Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created : And thou renewest the face of the earth. The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: The Lord shall rejoice in his works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth : He toucheth the hills, and they smoke. I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live : I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet : I will be glad in the Lord. Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, And let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord. PSALM CYII. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is good : For his mercy endureth forever. 218 PSALMS. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy ; And gathered them out of tlie lands, From the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way ; They found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty. Their soul fainted in them. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, And he delivered them out of their distresses And he led them forth by the right way, That they might go to a city of habitation. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men ! For he satisfieth the longing soul, And filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of deatli, Beins: bound in affliction and iron ; Because they rebelled against the words of God, And contemned the counsel of the Most High : Therefore he brouofht down their heart with labor : They fell down, and there was none to help. Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble. And he saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death. And brake their bands in sunder. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness. And for his wonderful works to the children of men 1 PSALMS. 219 For he hath broken the gates of brass, And cut the bars of iron in sunder. Fools, because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat ; And they draw near unto the gates of death. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, And he saveth them out of their distresses. He sent his word, and healed them. And delivered them from their destructions. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness. And for his wonderful works to the children of men ! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving. And declare his works with rejoicing. They that go down to the sea in ships. That do business in great waters ; These see the works of the Lord, And his wonders in the deep. For he commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof. They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths : Their soul is melted because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wit's end. Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble. And he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm. So that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet ; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness. PSALMS. And for his wonderfal works to the children of men ! Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, And praise him in the assembly of the elders. He turneth rivers into a wilderness, And the water-springs into dry ground ; A fruitful land into barrenness. For the wickedness of them that dwell therein. He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, And dry ground into water-springs. And there he maketh the hungry to dwell. That they may prepare a city for habitation ; And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, Which may yield fruits of increase. He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly ; And suffereth not their cattle to decrease. Again, they are minished and brought low Through oppression, affliction, and sorrow. He poureth contempt upon princes. And causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way. Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, And maketh him families like a flock. The righteous shall see it, and rejoice : And all iniquity shall stop her mouth. Whoso is wise, and will observe these things. Even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the Lord. PSALMS. 221 PSALM ex. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool. The Lord shall send the sceptre of thy strength out of Zion ; Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Thy people shall give willingly in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness. From the womb of the morning thou hast the dew of thy youth. The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. The Lord at thy right hand Shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies ; He shall wound the heads of his enemies over great countries. Thou shalt drink of the brook in the way : Therefore shalt thou lift u]^ the head. PSALM CXI. Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright, and in the con- gregation. The works of the Lord are great, 222 PSALMS. . Sought out of all tliem that have pleasui-e therein. His work is honorable and glorious : And his ri2:hteousness endureth for ever. He hath made his wonderful works to be remem- bered : The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. He hath given meat unto them that fear him : He will ever be mindful of his covenant. He hath showed his people the power of his works, That he may give them the heritage of the heathen. The works of his hands are verity and judgment; All his commandments are sure : They stand fast for ever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness. He sent redemption unto his people : He hath commanded his covenant for ever : Holy and reverend is his name. The fear of the Lord is the )3eginning of wisdom : A good understanding have all they that do his commandments. His praise endureth for ever. PSALM CXH. Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, That delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth : The generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: And liis riorhteousness endureth for ever. PSALMS. 223 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness : He is gi'acious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man showeth favor, and lendeth : He will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he shall not he moved for ever : The righteous shall be in everlasting remem- brance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings : His heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, Until he see his desire upon his enemies. He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor ; His righteousness endure th for ever ; His horn shall be exalted with honor. The wicked shall see it, and be grieved ; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away ; The desire of the wicked shall perish. PSALM CXHL Praise ye the Lord. Pi-aise, O ye servants of the Lord, Praise the name of the Lord, Blessed be the name of the Lord From this time forth and for evermore. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same The Lord's name is to be praised. The Lord is high above all nations, And his gloiy above the heavens. Who is like unto the Lord our God, Who dwelleth on high. 224 PSALMS. Who humhleth himself to behold The things that are in heaven, and in the earth ! He raiseth np the poor out of the dust, And lifteth the needy out of the dunghill ; That he may set him with princes. Even with the princes of his people. He maketh the barren woman to keep house, And to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord. PSALM CXIV. Whe]^ Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language ; Judah was his sanctuary. And Israel his dominion. The sea saw it, and fled : Jordan was driven back. The mountains skipped like rams, And the little hills like lambs. What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest ? Thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back ? Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams ; And ye little hills, like lambs ? Tremble thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the God of Jacob ; Which turned the rock into a standing water. The flint into a fountain of waters. PSALMS. 225 PSALM CXV. Not unto us, O Lord, not unto ns, But unto thy name give glory, For thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God ? But our God is in the heavens : He hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not : Eyes have they, but they see not : They have ears, but they hear not : Noses have they, but they smell not : They have hands, but they handle not : Feet have they, but they w^alk uot : Neither speak they through their throat. They that make them are like unto them ; So is every one that trusteth in them. O Israel, trust thou in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. O house of Aaron trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. The Lord hath been mindful of us : he will bless us ; He will bless the house of Israel ; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless them that fear the Lord, Both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, You and your children. lO-J 226 PSALMS. Ye are blessed of the Lord Which made heaven and earth. The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's : But the earth hath he given to the children of men. The dead praise not the Lord, Neither any that go down into silence. But we will bless the Lord From this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord. PSALM CXVI. I LOVE the Lord, because he hath heard My voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me. Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. The sorrows of death compassed me. And the pains of hell gat hold uipon me : I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord ; Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous ; Yea, our God is merciful. The Lord preserveth the simple : 1 was brought low, and he helped me. Return unto thy rest, O my soul ; For the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death, Mine eyes from tears. And my feet from falling. I will walk before the Lord In the land of the livino:. PSALMS. 22T I believed, therefore have I spoken : I was greatly afflicted : I said ill my haste, All men are liars. What shall I render unto the Lord For all his benefits towards me ? I will take the cnp of salvation. And call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord Now in the presence of all his people. Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of his saints. Lord, truly I am thy servant ; 1 am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid : Thou hast loosed my bonds. I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows unto the Lord Now in the presence of all his people. In the courts of the Lord's house, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. PSALM CXVIL O PRAISE the Lord, all ye nations : Praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great towards us : And the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord. 228 PSALMS. PSALM CXVIII. GIVE thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : Because his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, That his mercy endureth for ever. Let the house of Aaron now say, That his mercy endureth for ever. Let them now that fear the Lord say, That his mercy endureth for ever. 1 called upon the Lord in distress : The Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side ; I will not fear : What can man do unto me ? The Lord taketh my part with them that help me : Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in princes. The Lord is my strength and song, And is become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tabernacles of the rio^hteous : The right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. The right hand of the Lord is exalted : The right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live. And declare the Avorks of the Lord. The Lord hath chastened me sore : Rut he hath not given me over unto death. PSALMS. 229 Open to me the gates of righteousness : I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord : This gate of the Lord, Into which the righteous shall enter. I will 231'aise thee : for thou hast heard me, And art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused Is become the head-stone of the corner. This is the Lord's doing ; It is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the Lord hath made ; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord : O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord : We have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. Thou art my God, and I will praise thee : Thou art my God, I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endure th for ever PSALM CXIX. Blessed are the undefiled in the way. Who walketh in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, x\nd that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity : They walk in his ways. Thou hast commanded us To keep thy prece23ts diligently. O that my ways were directed 230 PSALMS. To keep thy statutes ! Then shall I not be ashamed, When I have respect nnto all thy command- ments. I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, When I shall have learned thy righteous judg- ments. I will keep thy statutes : O forsake me not utterly. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way ? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee : let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart. That I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O Lord : Teach me thy statutes. With my lips have I declared All the judgments of thy mouth. I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches. I will meditate in thy precepts. And have respect unto thy ways. I will delight myself in thy statutes: 1 will not forget thy word. My soul cleaveth unto the dust : Quicken thou me according to thy word. I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me ; Teach me thy statutes. Make me to understand the way of thy precepts : So shall I talk of thy wondrous works. PSALMS. 231 My soul melteth for heaviness : Strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Eemov^e from me the way of lying : And grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth : Thy judgments have I laid before me. I have stuck unto thy testimonies : O Lord, put me not to shame. I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes ; And I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and 1 shall keep thy law ; Yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me to go in the path of thy command- ments ; For therein do I delight. Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, And not to covetousness. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity ; And quicken thou me in thy way. Stablish thy word unto thy servant. Who is devoted to thy fear. Turn away my reproach which I fear : For thy judgments are good. Behold, I have longed after thy precepts : Quicken me in thy righteousness. Let thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord, Even thy salvation, according to thy word. So shall I have wherewith to answer him that re- proacheth me : 232 PSALMS. For I trust in tliy word. And take not tlie word of truth utterly out of my moutli ; For I have hoped in thy judgments. So shall I keep thy law continually For ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty : For I seek thy precepts. I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings. And will. not be ashamed. And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved. My hands also will I lift up unto thy command- ments, which I have loved ; And I will meditate in thy statutes. Thy hands have made me and fashioned me : Give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. They that fear thee will be glad when they see me ; Because I have hoped in thy word. I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right. And that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort. According to thy word unto thy servant. Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: For thy law is my delight. Let the proud be ashamed ; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause : But I will meditate in thy precepts. Let those that fear thee turn unto me. PSALMS. 538 And those that have known th}^ testimonies. Let my heart be sonnd in thy statutes : That I be not ashamed. My sonl fainteth for tliy salvation : But I hope in thy word. Mine eyes fail for thy word, Saying, When wilt thon comfort me ? For I am become like a bottle in the smoke ; Yet do I not forget thy statutes. How many are the days of thy servant ? When wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me ? The proud have digged pits for me. Which are not after thy law. All thy commandments are faithful : They persecute me wrongfully ; help thou me. They had almost consumed me upon earth ; But I forsook not thy precepts. Quicken me after thy loving-kindness ; So shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. For every O Lord, Thy word is settled in heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations : Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. They continue this day according to thine ordinances: For all are thy servants. Unless thy Law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. I will never forget thy precepts : For wath them thou hast quickened me. I am thine save me : 231 PSALMS. For I have souglit thy precepts. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me : But I will consider thy testimonies. I have seen an end of all perfection : But thy commandment is exceeding broad. how love I thy law ! It is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies : For they are ever with me. 1 have more understanding than all my teachers : For thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts. I have refrained my feet from every evil way, That I might keep thy word. I have not departed from thy judgments : For thou hast taught me. How sweet are thy words unto ray taste ! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth. Through thy precepts I get understanding : Therefore I hate every false way. Thy testimonies are wonderful : Therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of thy words giveth light ; It giveth understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth, and panted ; For I longed for thy commandments. Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me. As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. PSALMS. 235 Order my steps in tliy word : And let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Deliver me from the oppression of man : So will I keep thy precepts. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes. Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, Because they keep not thy law. Kighteous art thou, O Lord, And upright are thy judgments. Thy testimonies that' thou hast commanded Are righteous and very faithful. My zeal hath consumed me, Because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. Thy word is very pure : Therefore thy servant loveth it. I am small and despised : Yet do not I forget thy precepts. Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is the truth. Trouble and ano^uish have taken hold on me : Yet thy commandments are my delights. The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: Give me understanding, and I shall live. I cried with my whole heart ; Hear me, O Lord : I will keep thy statutes. I cried unto thee ; save me. And I shall keep thy testimonies. I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried : I hoped in thy word. Mine eyes prevent the night watches. 236 PSALMS. That I might meditate in thy word. Hear my voice according unto thy loving-kindness : O Lord, quicken me according to thy judgment. They draw nigh that follow after mischief: They are far from thy law. Thou art near, O Lord ; And all thy commandments are truth. Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old That thou hast founded them for ever. Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord : Give me understanding according to thy word. Let my supplication come before thee : Deliver me according to thy word. My lips shall utter praise. When thou hast taught me thy statutes : My tongue shall speak of thy word : For all thy commandments are righteousness. . Let thine hand help me ; For I have chosen thy precepts. I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord ; And thy law is my delight. Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee ; And let thy judgments help me. I have gone astray like a lost sheep : Seek thy servant ; for I do not forget thy com- mandments. PSALM CXXIIL Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, PSALMS. 237 And as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress ; So our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, Until that he have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us ; For we are exceedingly filled with contempt. Our soul is exceedingly filled With the scorning of those that are at ease. And with the contempt of the proud. PSALM CXXX. Out of the depths- have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice : Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications. If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, Lord, who shall stand ? But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I Avait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord More than they that watch for the morning. 1 say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord : For with the Lord there is mercy. And with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities. 238 PSALMS. PSALM CXXXV. Peaise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord ; Praise him, O ye servants of the Lord. Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, In the courts of the house of our God, Praise the Lord ; for the Lord is good : Sing praises unto his name : for it is phnisant. For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself. And Israel for his peculiar treasure. For I know that the Lord is great. And that our Lord is above all gods. Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he. In heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and in all deep places. He causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth ; He maketh lightnings for the rain ; He bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever ; And thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations. For the Lord will judge his people. And he will repent himself concerning his ser- vants. The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, The work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not ; Eyes have they, but they see not ; They have ears, but they hear not ; Neither is there any breath in their mouths. They that make fhem are like unto them ; PSALMS. 239 So is every one that trustetli in tliem. Bless the Lord, O house of Israel : Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron : Bless the Lord, O house of Levi : Ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which clwelletli at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord. PSALM CXXXVI. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good : For his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods : For his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords : For his mercy endureth for ever. To him who alone doeth great wondei's : For his mercy endureth for ever. To him that by wisdom made the heavens : For his mercy endureth for ever. To him that sti*etched out the eartli above the waters : For his mercy endureth for ever. To him that made great lights : For his mercy endureth for ever. The sun to rule by day : For his mercy endureth for evei*. The moon and stars to rule by night : For his mercy endureth for ever. Who remembered us in our low estate : For his mercy endureth for ever And hath redeemed us from our enemies : 240 PSALMS. For his mercy endureth for ever. Who giveth food to all flesh : For his mercy endureth for ever. give thanks unto the God of heaven : For his mercy endureth for ever. PSALM CXXXVIII. 1 WILL praise thee with my whole heart : Before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. I will worship toward thy holy temple, And praise thy name, for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth : For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. In the day when I cried thou answeredst me. And strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, When they hear the words of thy mouth. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord : For great is the glory of the Lord. Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly : But the proud he knoweth afar off. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me : Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies. And thy right hand shall save me. The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me : Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever : Forsake not the works of thine own hands. PSALMS. 241 PSALM CXXXIX. Lord, thou hast searched rae, and known me. Thou knowest my down-sitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, And art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast best^t me behind and before. And laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me ; It is high, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go from thy spirit ? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence ? If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there : If I make my bed in hell, behold thou art there. If I take the wings of the morning. And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me. And thy right hand shall hold me. If I say. Surely the darkness shall cover me; Even the nio:ht shall be lio:ht about me. Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; But the night shineth as the day : The darkness and the light are both alike to thee. 1 will praise thee ; for I am fearfully and wonder- fully made : Marvellous are thy works ; And that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, 11 242 PSALMS. When I was made in secret, And curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect ; And in thy book all my members were written. Which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God ! How great is the sum of them ! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand : When I awake, I am still with thee. Search me, O God, and know my heart : Try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. PSALM CXLIH. Heak my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications : In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy right- eousness. And enter not into judgment with thy servant : For in thy sight shall no man living be justified. I remember the days of old ; I meditate on all thy works ; I muse on the work of thy hands. I stretch forth my hands unto thee : My soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Hear me speedily, O Lord ; my spirit faileth : Hide not thy face from me. rSALMS. 243 Lest I be like unto them that go clown into the , pit. Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust : Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk ; For I lift up my soul unto thee. Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies : I flee unto thee to hide me. Teach me to do thy will ; For thou art my God : Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake : For thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. PSALM CXLV. I WILL extol thee, my God, O King : And I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee ; And I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Gi'eat is the Lord, and greatly to be praised ; And his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honoi- of thy majesty. And of thy wondrous works. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: And I will declare thy greatness. They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness. 244 PSALMS. And shall sing of thy righteousness. The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion ; Slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all : And liis tender mercies are over all his works. All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord : And thy saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power ; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, And the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And thy dominion endureth throughout all gen- erations. The Lord upholdeth all that fall. And raiseth up all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon thee ; And thou givest them their meao in due season. Thou openest thine hand. And satisfiest the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, And holy in all his works. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him : He also will hear their cry, and will save them. The Lord preserveth all them that love him : But all the wicked will he destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Loi'd. And let all flesh bless his holy name. For ever and ever. PSALMS. 245 PSALM CXLVI. Pkaise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. While I live I will praise the Lord : I will sing praises unto my God Avhile I have any being. Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man in whom there is no help. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth ; In that very day his thoughts perish. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God : Which made heaven and earth. The sea, and all that therein is: Which keepeth truth for ever: WHiich executeth judgment for the oppressed : Which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners : The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind : The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down : The Lord loveth the righteous : The Lord preserveth the strangei's ; He relieveth the fatherless and widow : But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. The Lord shall reign for ever. Even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord. 246 PSALMS. PSALM CXLVII Praise ye the Lord : For it is good to sing praises unto our God ; For it is pleasant ; and praise is comely. The Lord doth build up Jerusalem : He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds. He telleth the number of the stars ; He calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power : His understanding is infinite. The Lord lifteth up the meek : He casteth the wicked down to the ground. Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving ; Sing praise upon the harp unto our God : Who covereth the heaven with clouds. Who prepare th rain for the earth. Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. He giveth to the beast his food, And to the young ravens which cry. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse : He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his mercy. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem ; Praise thy God, O Zion. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates ; He hath blessed thy children within thee. He maketh peace in thy borders, And fiUeth thee with the finest of the wheat. PSALMS. 2J:7 He sendeth forth liis commandment upon earth : His word runneth very swiftly. He giveth snow like wool : He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. He casteth forth his ice like morsels : Who can stand before his cold ! He sendeth out his word, and melteth them : He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow. He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and his judgments unto Israel. He hath not dealt so with any nation : And as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord. PSALM CXLVIH. Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens : Praise him in the heights. Praise ye him, all his angels : Praise ye him, all his hosts. Pi-aise ye him, sun and moon : Praise him, all ye stars of light. Praise him, ye heavens of heavens. And ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the Lord : For he commanded, and they were created : He hath also established them for ever and ever : He hath made a decree which shall not pass. Praise the Lord from the earth, Ye dragons, and all deeps : 248 PSALMS. Fire, and hail ; snow and vapors ; Stormy wind fulfilling his word : Mountains, and all hills ; Fruitful trees, and all cedars : Beasts, and all cattle ; Creeping things, and flying fowl : Kings of the earth, and all people ; Princes, and all judges of the earth : Both young men, and maidens ; Old men, and children : Let them praise the name of the Lord : For his name alone is excellent ; His glory is above the earth and heaven. He also exalteth the glory of his people, The praise of all his saints ; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord. PSALM CXLIX. Pkaise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song. And his praise in the congregation of saints. Let Israel rejoice in him that made him : Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise his name in the dance : Let them sing praises unto him with the tim- brel and harp. For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people : He will beautify the meek with salvation. PSALMS. 249 PSALM CL. Praise ye the Lord. Praise God iii his sanctuary : Praise him in the firmament of his powei*. Praise him for his mighty acts: Praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet ; Praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance ; Praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals : Praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. ii« ANTHEMS. FOR CHRISTMAS DAY. To le used at Morning Prayer^ instead of the Psalm^ O come, let us sing, &c. GLORY be to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men. Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound ; they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance ; Through the tender mercies of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us ; To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide our feet in the way of peace. How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who bringeth good tidings; who publisheth peace ; who bringeth good tidings of good ; who publisheth salvation ; who saith unto Sion, Thy God reigneth. There is sprung up a light for the righteous, and joyful gladness for such as are true of heart. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Sing unto the Lord, and praise his name ; be tell- ing of his salvation from day to day. ANTHEMS. 251 Let all those who seek him be joyful and glad in liini, and let all such as love his salvation say al- ways, The Lord be praised. FOR GOOD FRIDAY. THE people stood up, and the rulers took coun- sel together against the Lord, and against his anointed. They cast their heads together with one consent, and were confederate against him. They spake against him with false tongues, and encompassed him about with words of hatred, and fought against him without a cause. False witnesses also did rise up against him; they laid to his charge things that he knew not. For the sins of the people, and the iniquity of the priests, they shed the blood of the just in the midst of Jerusalem. He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth ; he was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he opened not his mouth. But, thou. Lord, hast highly exalted him, and given him a name that is above every name ; That in the name of Jesus every knee should Ijow, and every tongue confess that Christ Jesus is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 252 ANTHEMS. FOR EASTER DAY. CHRIST our passover is sacrificed for us ; there- fore let us keep the feast ; not with the old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wick- edness ; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ being raised from the dead, dieth no more ; death hath no more domhiion over him. For in that he died, he died unto sin once ; but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Christ is risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of those who slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto him, who sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for evei" and ever. Amen. In the afternoon of Easter^ the children and youth of the Congregation may meet in Church loith their Teachem and Parents, and hold a joyous anniversary. The Church shoxdd he pleasaritly adorned^ and as far as is convenient^ with flowers / and suitable tokens shoidd he provided^ especially for the scholar's of the Sunday School. The Minister should conduct the service^ which may he as follows : ANTHEMS AND HYMNS. 253 EASTEK FESTIVAL OF YOUTH. I. SUNDAY SCHOOL SERVICE. 1. — Chant by the Choir of Boys. Venite or Anthem. 2. — Lesson from the Scriptures. Pastor and Scholarx. 3. — Prayer by Pastor and Scholars. 4.— AN EASTER CAROL. 7s & Os. Let the merry cbiirch-bells ring, Hence with tears and siii^hino: ; Frost and cold have fled from Spring, Life hath conquered dying : Flowers are smiling, fields are gay, Sunny is the weather : With our rising Lord to-day All things rise together. Let the birds sing out again From their leafy chapel. Praising Him, with whom in vain Sin hath sought to grapple : Sounds of joy come loud and clear, As the breezes flutter ; He arose, and is not here, Is the strain they utter. Let the past of grief be past ; This our comfort giveth. He was slain on Friday last, But to-day he liveth : 254 ANTHEMS AND HYMNS. Mourning heart, must needs be gay, Out of sorrow's prison ; Since the very grave can say, Christ he hath arisen. Or this Hymn : "THE PROMISED LAND." 7s. Children of the heavenly King, As ye journey, sweetly sing; Sing your Saviour's worthy praise. Glorious in his works and ways. Ye are travelling home to God, In the way your fathers trod ; They are happy now — and ye Soon their happiness shall see. Shout, ye little flock, and blest ; You on Jesus' throne shall rest ; There your seat is now prepared, — ■ There your kingdom and reward. Lord, submissive make us go, Gladly leaving all below ; Only thou our leader be. And we still will follow thee. 5. — Addeess by the Pastor. 6.— HYMN: "HOSANNAS OF CHILDREN." Once was heard the song of children By the Saviour, while on earth ; Joyful in the sacred temple ANTHEMS AND HYMNS. 255 Shouts of youthful praise had birth ; And hosanuas Loud to David's Son broke forth. Oh, though humble is our offering, Deign accept our grateful lays ; Those from children once proceeding, Thou didst deem " perfected praise." Now hosannas. Saviour, Lord, to thee we raise. II. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS. 1. — To THE Scholars of the several Classes. 2. — To THE Pastor's or Elder Class. 3. — To the Little Children of the Congregation, Whilst the following Hymn i^ heing sung : See Israel's gentle shepherd stand With all engaging charms ; Hark, how he calls the tender lambs, And folds them in his arms ! Ye little flock, with pleasure heai- ; Ye children, seek his face ; And fly with transport to receive The blessings of his grace. 4. — Notice of Changes in the School. 5.— HYMN: "THE SHINING SHORE." My days are gliding swiftly by. And I, a pilgrim stranger. Would not detain them as they fly. Those hours of toil and dansrer. 256 ANTHEMS AND HYMNS. For, oh ! we stand on Jordan's strand, Our friends are passing over, And just before, the shining shore We may almost discover. We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear, Our distant home discerning; Our absent Lord has left us word. Let every lamp be burning. For, oh ! we stand, &c. Let sorrow's rudest tempest blow, Each chord on earth to sevei'. Our King says Come, and there's our home, For ever, oh ! for ever. For, oh ! we stand, &c. 6. — Welcome to other Schools and Teachers. 7.— DOXOLOGY. Praise, O praise the name divine. Praise him at the hallowed shrine ; Let the firmament on high To its Maker's praise reply. All who vital breath enjoy. In his praise that breath employ ; And in one great chorus join : Praise, O praise the name divine. 8.- -Benediction. ANTHEMS. 257 FOR WHITSUNDAY. OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his name ; tell the people what things he hath done. O let your songs he of him, and praise him ; and let yonr talking be of all his wondrous works. Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face for evermore. The Lord gave the word, and great was the com- pany of those who published it. His salvation is nigh unto those who fear him, that glory may dwell in the land. Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other. Truth shall flourish on the earth, and righteous- ness shall look down from heaven. The Lord will give strength unto his people ; the Lord will give unto his people the blessing of peace. Blessed are the people whose strength is from thee, and in whose heart are thy ways. Teach us to do thy will, for thou art our God ; O let thy good Spirit lead us into the paths of I'ight- eousness. FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY. THE COLLECT. ALMIGHTY God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the spiritual body of thy Son Christ our Lord ; o 258 ANTHEMS. grant us grace so to follow thy blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BLESSED are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn : for the}^ shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful : for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart : for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they that are persecuted for right- eousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Come, ye blessed of my Father ! inherit the king- dom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth ! Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors ; and their works do follow them. ANTHEMS. 259 FOR THE APOSTLES' DAYS. COLLECT. MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech thee to cast thy bright beams of light upon thy Church, tliat it being instructed by the doctrine of thy blessed Apostles and Evangelists, may so walk in the light of thy truth, that it may at length attain to ever- lasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amev. HOW beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that pub- lish eth peace ; That bringeth good tidings of good, that publish- eth salvation ; that saith unto Zion.Thy God reigneth ! Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice ; with the voice together shall they sing: For they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion. Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem : For the Loid hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord hath made bai-e his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations ; and all the ends of the eaith shall see the salvation of our God. GO ye, therefore, and make disci ])les of all na- tions, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I 260 ANTHEMS. have commanded you ; and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. On days that coinmeinorate the Apostles^ and at othtv times^ the following creed will have interest as being the oldest and the most universal of Church confessions^ and may he used' at discretion to illustrate the general helief of the Christian Church. The portions added to the ancient words in the Roman and Reformed Churches are marl^ed in Italics, THE apostles' CREED.* I believe in God the Father Almighty : \Mciker of heaven and earth : \ And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord : Who was [conceived^ by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified [dead'] and buried, [He descended into Hell^ The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of [God] the Father [Ahnighty^] From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost: The Holy [Catholic'] Church: [The Coimnunion of Saints :] The forgiveness of sins : The resurrection of the body : [And the life everlasting.] Amen. * See p. 133, in the Catechism. HYMN S. MORNING AND EVENING. 1, Morning Hymn. Us & 10s. 1 Now, Avlien the dusky shades of niglit retreating, Before the sun's red banner swiftly flee; Now, when the terrors of the dark are fleeting, O Lord ! we lift our thankful hearts to thee. 2 To thee, whose word, the fount of life unsealing. When hill and dale in thickest darkness lay. Awoke bright rays across the dim earth stealing. And bade the eveu and morn complete the day. 3 Look from the tower of heaven, and send to cheer us, Tliy light and truth to guide us onward still ; Still let thy mercy as of old be near us, And lead us safely to thy holy hill. 4 So when that morn of endless light is waking. And shades of evil from its splendor flee, Safe may we rise, the earth's dark breast forsaking, Through all the long bright day to dwell with thee. 2. Morning Hymn. C. M. 1 Now that the sun is beaminor brio^ht, Implore we, bending low. That he, the uncreated Light, May guide us as we go. MORNING. 2 No sinful word, nor deed of wrong, JN'or thonghts tliat idly rove, But simple truth be on our tongue. And in our hearts be love. 3 And while the hours in order flow, Securely keep, O God, . Our hearts, beleaguered by the foe. That tempts our every road. 4 And grant that to thine honor. Lord, Our daily toil may tend ; That we begin it at thy word. And in thy favor end. 3. Prayer. L. M. 1 Thou Brightness of the Father's ray, True Light of light, and Day of day : Light's fountain and eternal spring : Thou Morn the morn illumining ! 2 Glide in, thou very Sun divine ; AVith everlasting brightness shine : And shed abroad on every sense The Spirit's light and influence. 3 Thee, Father, let us seek aright : The Father of perpetual light: The Father of Almighty grace : Each wile of sin away to chase. 4 Our acts with courage do thou fill : Blunt thou the tempter's tooth of ill : Misfortune into good convert. Or give us grace to bear unhurt. 5 And Christ, our daily food be nigh, And Faith our daily cup suj^ply : MORNING. 3 So may we quaff, to calm and bless, The Spirit's rapturous holiness. " The day that God hath llessedr II. M. . Awake, ye saints, awake ! And hail this sacred day ; In loftiest songs of praise Your joyful homage pay : Come, bless the day that God hath blest, The type of heaven's eternal rest. } On this auspicious morn The Lord of life arose; He burst the bars of death. And vanquished all our foes ; And now he pleads our cause above, And reaps the fruit of all his love. ! Hither, from earth's remotest end, Lo ! the redeemed of God ascend. Their tribute hither bring : Here, crowned with everlasting joy. In hymns of praise their tongues employ, And hail th' immortal King. 5. Th& Morning and Evening Light. L. M. 1 When, streaming from the eastern skies. The morning light salutes mine eyes, O Sun of righteousness divine. On me with beams of mercy shine! Oh! chase the clouds of guilt away. And turn my darkness into day. 2 When each day's scenes and labors close. And wearied nature seeks repose. 4 EVENING. With pard'ning mercy richly blest, Guard me, my Father, while I rest ; And, as each morning sun shall rise, Oh, lead me onward to the skies ! 3 And at my life's last setting-sun. My conflicts o'er, my labors done. Father, thy heavenly radiance shed, To cheer and bless my dying bed; And, from death's gloom my spirit raise, To see thy face, and sing thy praise. 6, Prayer for the Fatherless. 12s. 1 When the sun gloriously comes forth from the ocean. Making earth beautiful, chasing shadows away. Thus do we offer thee our prayer of devotion, God of the fatherless ! guide us, guard us to-day. 2 When o'er the western hills, the sunset tints blending. Show us how quickly fades all that on earth seems bright. Still to unfading realms our prayer is ascending, God of the fatherless ! guide us, guard us to-night. 7. Vesper Hymn. 1 Hark ! the vesper hymn is stealing. O'er the waters soft and clear ; ISTearer yet, and nearer pealing, Now it bursts upon the ear ! Jubilate. Amen. Farther now, now farther stealing, Soft it fades upon the ear. 2 !N^ow like moonlight waves retreating, To the shore it dies along ; EVENING. Now like angiy surges meeting, Breathes the mingled tide of song. Jubilate. Amen. Hush ! again like waves retreating, To the shore it dies along. 8. Vespers. P. M. 1 Fading, still fading, the last beam is shining ; Father in heaven ! the day is declining ; Safety and innocence flee \vitli the light, Temptation and danger walk forth with the night ; From the fall of the shade till the morning bells chime, Shield us from danger and keep us from crime ! Father ! have mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord ! Amen ! 2 Father in heaven ! Oh, hear when we call. Through Jesus Christ, who is Saviour of all ! Fainting and feeble, w^e trust in thy might ; In doubting and darkness thy love be our light ! Let us sleep on thy breast while the night taper burns, And wake in thy arms when the morning returns. Father ! have mercy, through Jesus Christ our Lord I Amen ! 9. Sahhath Evening. L. M. 1 Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve, And soft the sunbeams lingering there ; For these blest hours the world I leave, AVafted on wings of faith and prayer. 2 Season of rest ! the tranquil soul ^ Feels the sweet calm, and melts in love ; And while these sacred moments roll. Faith sees a smiling heaven above. 6 EVENING. 3 I^or will our days of toil be long : Our pilgrimage will soon be trod ; And we shall join the ceaseless song, The endless Sabbath of our God. 10. Vesj?ers. 10s & 4s. 1 Father supreme ! thou high and holy One, To thee we bow ; ISTow, when the labor of the day is done, Devoutly, now. 2 From age to age unchanging, still the same, All-good thou art ; Hallowed for ever be thy reverend name In every heart ! 8 When the glad morn upon the hills was spread, Thy smile was there ; JSTow, as the darkness gathers overhead, We feel thy care. 4 Night spreads her shade upon another day For ever past ; So o'er our faults, thy love, we humbly pray, A veil may cast. 5 Silence and sleep, o'er hearts by earth distressed, Now sweetly steal ; So every fear that struggles in the breast Shall faith conceal. 6 Thou through the dark wilt watch above our sleep With eye of love ; And thou wilt wake us wdien the sunbeams p>eep The hills above. 7 Oh, may each heart its gratitude express As life expands, And find the triumph of its happiness In thy commands ! EVENING. 11. The Departed. P. M. 1 The spirits of the loved and the departed Are with us, and they tell us of the sky, A rest for the bereaved and broken-hearted, A house not made with hands, a home on high ; Holy monitions, — a mysterious breath, — A whisper from the marble lialls of death. 2 They have gone from us, and the grave is strong. Yet in night's silent watches they are near ; Their voices linger round us, as the song Of the sweet bird that lingers on the ear, When, floating upward in the flush of even. Its form is lost from earth and swallowed up in heaven. 12. Even Song, lis. 1 Be near us, O Father ! through night's silent hour ; Impart to our slumbers thy calmness divine ; Drop rest on our lids like the dew on the flower. That even our still sleep may have something of thine. 2 Oh, watch o'er our couch ; drive the tempter away ; From the sins that corrupt and betray keep us free ; That nor fancy shall wander, nor passion shall stray. And we dream not a thought that's displeasing to thee. 3 And grant, when deep sleep o'er our senses shall close, That the heart may still watch, all unclouded and clear ; Guard, guard still thy children ; and bless the repose That, stainless of sin, is untouched by a fear. 4 Then still to thee. Father, our praises we pay ; Still to thee we will ofl'er love's infinite store ; Send down thy pure Spirit, even now while we pray ; Be with us, and keep us, and bless evermore ! EVENING. 13. Song in the Night. 7s 1 Slowly, by God's liand unfurled, Down around the weary world Falls the darkness ; oh, how still Is the working of his will ! 2 Mighty Spirit, ever nigh ! Work in me as silently ; Yeil the day's distracting sights, Show me heaven's eternal lights. 3 Living stars to view be brought In the boundless realms of thought. High and infinite desires. Flaming like those U23per fires. 4 Holy truth, eternal right, Let them break upon my sight ; Let them shine serene and still, And with light my being fill. 14. Evening Blessing. 8s & 7s. 1 Holiest ! breathe an evening blessing. Ere repose our eyelids seal ; Sin and want we come confessing ; Thou canst save and thou canst heal. 2 Though destruction walk around us. Though the arrows past us fly, Angel guards from thee surround us — We are safe if thou art nigh. 3 Though the night be dark and dreary. Darkness cannot hide from thee ; Thou art He who, never weary, Watcheth where thy people be. EVENING. 4 Should swift death this night o'erttike us, And our couch become our tomb, May the morn in heaven awake us. Clad in bri^-ht and deathless bloom. 15. Dona nobis ])ace7n. P. M. 1 Hear us, Heavenly Father, hear us ! Give to us thy perfect peace, Thou whose love unsleeping Watch is ever keeping. Shades of evening gather; Thou, our heavenly Fathei-, Holy and Merciful, Hear our evening prayer ! 2 When life's glooms o'ertake us, Thou wilt not forsake us: When life's shadows darken, Then our cry wilt hearken ; Holy and Merciful ! Thou wilt hear our prayer. Give us thy peace, O Lord ! Keep us in thy perfect peace. Ig, lifox et tenebrce. L. M. 1 Again, as evening's shadow falls. We gather in these hallowed walls. And vesper Hymn and vesper Prayer Rise mingling on the holy air. May struggling hearts, that seek releaoC, Here find the rest of God's own peace ; And, strengthened here by Hymn and Prayer, Lay down the burden and the care ! 2 O God, our Light, to thee we bow ! Within all shadows, standest thou : 10 EYENIXG. Give deeper calm tlian night can bring, Give sweeter songs than lips can sing! Life's tunmlt we must meet again, We cannot at the shrine remain ; But, in the spirit's secret cell. May Hymn and Prayer for ever dwell I 17, Lucis Creator ojytimc, L. M. 1 O BLEST Creator of the light ! Who didst the dawn from darkness bring. And in the heaven's glorious height Didst bid the stars tos^ether sins: : O O Who, gently blending eve with morn And morn with eve, didst call them day ; Thick flows the flood of darkness down, Oh, hear us as we come to pray ! 2 Keep thou our souls from thought of crime ; Keep them from guilt's remorseful strife ; Not living for the things of time, But living the eternal life. Teach us to knock at heaven's high door ; Teach us the prize of life to win ; Teach us all evil to abhor, And purify ourselves within. 18. JSTearer to Thee. P. M. 1 Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me ; Still all my song shall be — Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee ! EVENING. 1 1 2 Tlioiigli, like the wanderei*, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone ; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee, — Nearer to thee ! 3 There let the way appear, Steps mito heaven ; All that thon sendest me, In mercy given ; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, — Nearer to thee ! 4 Then with my waking thoughts. Bright with thy praise. Out of my stony griefs, Bethel I'll raise ; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to thee, — Nearer to thee ! 5 Or if on joyful wing. Cleaving the sky. Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly, Still all my song shall be. Nearer my God, to thee, — Nearer to thee ! J9. Emning Meditations. C. M. 1 Behold the western evening liglit! It melts in deepening gloom ; So calmly Christians sink away, Descending; to the tomb. 12 EVEMKG. Tlie winds breathe low, — the withering leaf Scarce whispers from the tree ; So gently flows the parting breath, When good men cease to be. 2 How beautiful, on all tlie hills, The crimson light is slied ! 'Tis like the peace the Christian gives To mourners round his bed. How mildly on the wandering cloud The sunset beam is cast ! 'Tis like the memory left behind. When loved ones breathe their last. 3 And now above the dews of night The yellow star appears ; So faith springs in the hearts of those Whose eyes are bathed in tears. But soon the morning's happier light Its glories shall restore ; And eyelids that are sealed in death Shall wake to close no more. 20. Christmas Vesper Hymn, P. M. 1 Depart awhile, each thought of care. Be earthly things forgotten all, And speak, my soul, thy vesper prayer. Obedient to that sacred call. For hark ! the pealing chorus swells, Devotion chants the hymn of praise, And now of joy and hope it tells, Till fainting on the ear, it says — Glory be to thee, our Lord, Our Lord, our Lord. 2 Thine, wondrous babe of Galilee, Fond theme of David's harp and song. EVENING. 13 Thine are the notes of minstrelsy, To thee its ransomed chords beh^no-. And hark! again the chorus swells, The song is wafted on the breeze, And to the listening earth it tells, In accents soft and sweet as these — Glorj be to thee, our Lord. 3 My heart doth feel that still he's near, To meet the soul in hours like this, Else, why, O why, that falling tear, When all is peace and love and bliss. But hark ! that pealing chorus swells Anew its thrilling vesper strain, And still of joy and hope it tells, And bids creation sing again — • Glory be to thee, our Lord. 21. Evening Aspiration. 7s & 6s. 1 The mellow eve is gliding Serenely down the west ; So, every care subsiding, My soul would sink to rest. 2 The woodland hum is ringino- The daylight's gentle close ; May angels, round me singing. Thus hymn my last repose. 3 The evening star has lighted Her crystal lamp on high ; So, when in death benighted, May hope illume the sky. 4 In golden splendor dawning. The morrow's light shall break : Oh! on the last bright morning, May I in glory wake. 12* 14 EVENING. 22. TwiligJd Hymn. 12s & lis. 1 See, dayliglit is fading o'er eartli and o'er ocean, The sun has gone down on the far distant sea ; Oil ! now, in the hush of the fitful commotion, We lift our tired spirits, blest Saviour, to thee. 2 Full oft wast thou found afar on the mountain As eventide spread her dark wing o'er the wave : Thou Son of the Highest, and life's endless fountain. Be with us, we pray thee, to bless and to save. 3 And oft as the tumult of life's heaving billow Shall toss our frail bark, driving Avild o'er night's deep. Let thy healing wing be stretched o'er oui* pillow. And guard us from evil, though death watch our sleep. 4 To God, our great Father, whose throne is in heaven, Who dwells with the lowly and humble in heart, Tlirough the Son and the Spirit all glory be given ; One God, ever blessed and praised, thou art. 23. JEntire Trust L. M. 1 Rocked in the cradle of the deep, I lay me down in peace to sleep ; Secure I rest upon the wave. For thou, O Lord, hast power to save. 2 I know thou wilt not slight my call. For thou dost mark the sparrow's fall 1 And calm and peaceful is my sleep. Hocked in the cradle of the deep. 3 And such the trust that still were mine, Though stormy winds swept o'er the brine, Or though the tempest's fiery breath Roused from sleep to wreck and death ! EVENING. 15 4 111 ocean caves still safe with tliee, The germs of immortality ; And calm and peaceful is mj sleep, Eocked in the cradle of the deep. 24, Vespers. L. M. Thee in the hymns of morn we praise, To thee our voice at eve we raise ; Oh, grant us, with thy saints on high. Thee through all time to glorify. 25. Salutis ]ium' 2 Though vine and fig-tree neither Their wonted fruit should bear ; Though all the field should wither, ]S"or flocks nor herds be there ; Yet God the same abiding. His praise shall tune my voice. For while in him confidincr, I cannot but rejoice. Longing for rest in God. Ts & 6s. 1 O Almiguty God of love ! Thy holy arm display ; Send us succor from above, Against the evil day ; Arm our weakness with thy power. Put thy strength our hearts within. Be our stronghold and our tower. Against the assaults of sin. 2 Could w^e of thy strength take hold, And always feel thee near. 2S GOD. Confident, divinely bold, Our souls would know no fear. Nothing could their firmness shock ; Though the gates of hell assail, Were we built upon the rock, They never could prevail. 3 Thou wouldst, in the trying hour, A sure protection be, Guard us from temptation's power, And fix our souls on thee. Lord, on thee our trust is placed, Never thence may we remove. In the arms of love embraced. Thine everlasting love. 44. The Penitent Son. C. M. 1 O, RICHLY, Father, have I been Blest evermore by thee ! And morning, noon, and night thou hast Preserved me tenderly. 2 And yet the love which thou shouldst claim To idols I have given ; Too oft have bound to earth the hopes That know no home but heaven. 3 Unworthy to be called thy son, I come with shame to thee, Father! — O, more than Father, thou Hast always been to me ! 4 Help me to break the heavy chains The world has round me thrown. And know the glorious liberty Of an obedient son. 5 That I may henceforth heed whate'er Thy voice within me saith, GOD. 29 Fix deeply in my heart of hearts A principle of faith, — 6 Faith tliat, like armor to my soul, Shall keep all evil out, More mighty than an angel host, Encamping round about. 45. The Liglit of Life. Ts. 1 Light of life, seraphic fire ! Love divine thyself impart : Every fainting soul inspire ; Enter every drooping heart : Every mournful spirit cheer. Scatter all our doubt and gloom; Father, in thy grace appear, To thy human temples come ! 2 Come in this accepted hour. Bring thy heavenly kingdom in ; Fill us with thy glorious power, Rooting out the seeds of sin : Nothing more can we require, We can rest in nothing less : Be thou all our heart's desire. All our joy and all our peace. 46. Prayer of a Strichen People. 7s & 6s. 1 O Thou whose power stupendous Upholds the earth and sky. Thy grace preserving send us — To thee, O Lord ! we cry. 2 From wilds of fearful error, "Wherein we darkly stray, Oppressed with doubt and terror For saving aid we pray. 30 GOD. 3 O God of mercy, hear us ! Our pain, our sorrow, see; Thy healing pity spare us, And bring us home to thee ! 47. God everywhere jpresent. Ys. 1 They who seek the throne of grace Find that throne in every place ! If we live a life of prayer, God is present everywhere. 2 In our sickness and our health, In our want, or in our wealth, If we look to God in prayer, God is present everywhere. 3 When our earthly comforts fail. When the woes of life prevail, 'Tis the time for earnest prayer ; — • God is present everywhere. 4 Til en, my soul, in every strait To thy Father come, and wait ; He will answer every prayer ; — God is present everywhere. 48. Coming together in the N'aine of Jesus. L. M. 1 Great God ! the followers of thy Son, We bow before thy mercy-seat, To worship thee, the holy one. And pour our wishes at thy feet. 2 Oh, grant thy blessing here to-day ! Oh, give thy people joy and peace ! The tokens of thy love display. And favor, that shall never cease. GOD. 31 3 We seek the trutli which Jesus brousrht : His path of light we long to tread ; Here be his holy doctrines taught, And here their purest influence shed. 4 May faith, and hope, and love abound ; Our sins and errors be forgiven ; And we, from day to day, be found Children of God, and heirs of heaven. Christian Love. Ys. 1 Father ! we look up to thee ; Let us in thy love agree ; Thou, who art the God of peace, Bid contention ever cease. 2 Make us of one heart and mind. Self-forgetful, true, and kind ; Strong, yet meek in thought and word, Like thy Son, our blessed Lord. 3 Let us for each other care, Each the other's burden bear ; Ready, when reviled, to bless. Studious of the law of peace. 4 Father ! all our souls inspire. Fill us with love's sacred fire ; Guided by that blessed light. Order all our steps aright. 5 Free from anger, free from pride, Let us thus in thee abide ; All the depths of love express, — All the heights of holiness. 32 GOD. 50. Lord^ have mercy. 7s. 1 Lord, have mercy when we pray Strength to seek a better way ; When our wakening thoughts begin First to loathe their cherished sin ; When our weary spirits fail, And our aching brows are pale ; Then thy strengthening grace aiford ; Then, oh, then, have mercy. Lord ! 2 Lord, have mercy when we know First how vain this world below ; When its darker thoughts oppress. Doubts perplex, and fears distress ; When the earliest gleam is given Of the bright but distant heaven ; Then thy strengthening grace afford ; Then, oh, then, have mercy. Lord ! 51. Quiet Worship, Ts & 6s. 1 Open, Lord, mine inward ear. And bid my heart rejoice ; Bid my quiet spirit hear The comfort of thy voice ; Never in the whirlwind found, Or where earthquakes rock the place. Still and silent is the sound, The whisper of thy grace. 2 From the world of sin, and noise. And hurry, I withdraw ; For the small and inward voice I wait with humble awe ; GOD. 33 Silent am I now and still, "Will not in tliy presence move ; To my waiting soul reveal The secret of thy love ! 52. The Angels of Grief. lis & 4s. 1 With silence only as their benediction, God's angels come Where, in the shadow of a great affliction. The soul sits dumb. 2 Yet would we say, what every heart approveth, — Our Father's will, Calling to him the dear ones whom he loveth, Is mercy still. 3 Xot upon us or ours the solemn angel Hath evil wrought ; The funeral anthem is a glad evangel ; The good die not ! 4 God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly What he has given ; They live on earth, in thought and deed, as truly As in his heaven. 53. Every Place a Temple, L. M. 1 O Thou to whom, in ancient time, The lyre of Hebrew bards was strung. Whom kings adored in songs sublime. And prophets praised with glowing tongue : 2 Not now on Zion's height alone Thy favored worshippers may dwell ; Nor where, at sultry noon, tlij Son Sat, weary, by the patriarch's well. S4: GOD. 3 From every place below the skies, The grateful song, the fervent prayer, — The incense of the heart, — may rise To heaven, and tind acceptance there. 4 To thee shall age, with snowy hair. And strength, and beauty, bend the knee ; And childhood lisp, with reverent air, Its praises and its prayers to thee. 5 O Then to whom, in ancient time. The lyre of prophet bards was strung. To thee, at last, in every clime. Shall temples rise, and praise be sung ! 54. Supplication. S. M. 1 The praying spirit breathe. The watching power impart. From all entanglements beneath Call off my peaceful heart : My feeble mind sustain. By worldly thoughts oppressed ; Appear, and bid me turn again To my eternal rest. 2 Swift to my rescue come. Thy own this moment seize ; Gather my wandering spirit home, And keep in perfect peace : Suffered no more to rove O'er all the earth abroad, AiTest the prisoner of thy love, And shut me up in God. 55. ■^^'^ Help in Weakness. 8s & Ts. 1 LoKD, with fervor I would praise thee For the bliss thy love bestows. GOD. 35 For tlie pardoning grace tliat saves me, And the peace that from it flows : Help, O God, my weak endeav^or ; This dull soul to rapture raise ; Thou must light the flame, or never Can my love be warmed to praise. 2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought thee, Wretched wanderer, far astray, Found thee lost, and kindly brought thee From the paths of death aw^ay ; Praise, with love's devoutest feeling. Him who saw thy guilt-born fear, And, the light of hope revealing, Bade the blood-stained cross appear. 3 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling Yainly would my lips express ; Low before thy footstool kneeling. Deign thy suppliant's prayer to bless. Let thy grace, my soul's chief treasure, Love's pure flame within me raise, And, since words can never measure, Let my life show forth thy praise. 56. Guide us in Life and Death. 8s, 7s & 4s. 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land ; I am weak, but thou art mighty ; Hold me with thy powerful hand : Bread of heaven ! Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountains Whence the living waters flow ; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through : 36 GOD. Strong Deliverer ! Be tliou still mj strciigtli and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside ; Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land nie safe on Canaan's side : Songs of praises I will ever give to thee. 57. Asking GocVs Pity and Grace. C. M. 1 O God, Avhose dread and dazzling brow Love never yet forsook. On those who seek thy presence now In deep compassion look. 2 For many a frail and erring heart Is in thy holy sight. And feet too willing to depart From the plain way of right. 3 Yet, pleased the humble prayer to hear, And kind to all that live. Thou, when thou seest the contrite tear, Art ready to forgive. 4: Lord, aid us, with thy heavenly grace, Our truest bliss to find, !N^or sternly judge our erring race. So feeble and so blind. 58. '-^ Lift %i]) your hearts P CM. 1 " Lift up your hearts !" Yes, I will lift My heart and soul, dear Lord to thee, Who every good and perfect gift Vouchsaf 'st so lavishly and free. GOD. 37 2 All that is best from thee comes down On us, with rich and ample store, Thy bounteous hands our wishes crown With good, increasing more and more. 3 'Twas thou that gave us life and breath, It is thy hand that holds us still. That keeps us from the sleep of death. And shelters us from every ill. 4 All thou hast given is thine, then take Me, thine own gift, for all thine own, And teach me every day to make New vows of love to thee alone. 59. ^y G-ocl and my all. P. M. 1 While thou, my God, art my help and defender, ^o cares can o'erwhelm me, no terrors appall ; The wiles and the snares of this world will but render More lively my ho^^e in my God and my all. 2 Yes ; thou art my refuge in sorrow and danger ; My strength when I suffer ; my hope wdien I fall ; My comfort and joy in this land of the stranger ; My treasure, my glory, my God, and my all. 3 To thee, dearest Lord, will I turn without ceasing, Though grief may oppress me, or sorrow befall ; And love thee, till death, my blest spirit releasing, Secures to me Jesus, my God, and my all. 4 And when thou demandest the life thou hast given, With joy will I answer thy merciful call ; And quit thee on earth, but to find thee in heaven, My portion for ever, my God, and ihy all. 13* 38 GOD. 60. (jrod seen in all things. L. M. 1 Thou art, O God, the life and light Of all this wondrous world we see ; Its glow by day, its smile bj night. Are but reflections caught from thee ; Where'er we turn, thy glories shine, And all things fair and bright are thine. 2 When day, with farewell beam, delays, Among the opening clouds of even, And we can almost think we gaze Through golden vistas into heaven. Those hues that make the sun's decline So soft, so radiant. Lord, are thine. 3 When night, with wings of starry gloom, O'ershadows all the earth and skies. Like some dark, beauteous bird, whose plume Is sparkling with unnumbered eyes, — That sacred gloom, those fires divine. So grand, so countless. Lord, are thine. 4 When youthful spring around us breathes, Thy spirit warms her fragrant sigh. And every flower the summer wreathes, Is born beneath thy kindling eye ; Where'er we turn, thy glories shine. And all things fair and bright are thine. 61. Hear our Prayer. P. M, 1 Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! Thou who art Pity where sorrow prevaileth. Thou who art Safety when mortal help faileth, Strength to the feeble, and Hope to despair, Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! GOD. 39 2 Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! Wandering unknown in the land of the stranger, Be with all travellers in sickness or danger. Guard thou their path, guide their feet from the snare : Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! 3 Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! Still thou the tempest, niglit's terrors revealing, In lightning flashing, in thy thunder pealing ; Save thou the shipwrecked, the voyager spare : Hear, Father, hear our prayer. 4 Hear thou the poor that cry ! Feed thou the hungry, and lighten their sorrow. Grant them the sunshine of hope for the morrow : They are thy children, their trust is on high : Hear thou the poor that cry ! 5 Dry thou the mourner's tear ! Heal thou the wounds of time-hallowed affection : Grant to the widow and orphan protection ; Be in their trouble a friend ever near : Dry thou the mourner's tear ! 6 Hear, Father, liear our prayer ! Long hath thy goodness our footsteps attended ; Be with the pilgrim whose journey is ended ; When, at thy summons, for death we prepare, Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! 62. Homage to God from his works. 7s. 1 Heralds of creation I cry : Praise the Lord, the Lord most high ; Heaven and earth ! obey the call ; Praise the Lord, the Lord of all. 2 For he spake, and fortli from night Sprang the universe to lio^lit ; 4:0 JESUS CHRIST. He commanded ; — nature heard, And stood fast upon lils word. 3 Praise liira, all ye hosts above, Spirits perfected in love ! Sun and moon, your voices raise ; Sing, ye stars, your Maker's praise ! 4 Earth, from all thy depth below, Ocean's hallelujahs flow ; Lightning, vapor, wind, and storm, Hail and snow, his will perform. 5 Yales and mountains burst in song ; Rivers roll with praise along ! Birds on wings of rapture soar, Warble at his temple-door ! 6 High above all height his throne ; Excellent his IS'ame alone : Him let all his works confess ; Him let every being bless. JESUS CHHIST. 63. Birth of Jesus. lis & 10s. 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid : Star of the East, the horizon adorning, Guide where the infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining ; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall ; Angels bend o'er him, in slumber reclining, — Monarch, Redeemer, Restorer of all. JESUS CHRIST. 41 3 Saj, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, Odors of Edom, and otierings divine ? Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Mjrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine ! 4 Yainlj we offer each ample oblation, Yainly with gold would his favor secure ; Richer by far is the heart's adoration ; Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. 64. Kingdom of Christ. Ts & 6s. 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ; Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun. He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take aAvay transgression, And rule in equity. 2 Before him on the mountains. Shall Peace, the herald, go ; And righteousness in fountains From hill to valley flow. For him shall prayer unceasing, And daily vows ascend ; His kingdom still increasing, A kinwlom without end. O" O'er every foe victorious. He on his throne shall rest ; From age to age more glorious, All blessing and all blest. The tide of time shall never His covenant remove ; His name shall stand for ever ; That name to us is Love. 42 JESUS CHRIST. ()5. ''''Did not our hearts hum within usV L. M. 1 Hath not thy heart within thee burned At eveninc^'s calm and holy hour, As if its inmost depths discerned The presence of a loftier power ? 2 As they, w^ho once with Jesns trod, With kindling breast his accents heard, But knew not that the Son of God Was uttering every burning word, — 3 Father of Jesus, thus thy voice Speaks to our hearts in tones divine ; Our spirits tremble and rejoice, But know not that the voice is thine. 4 Still be thy hallowed accents near ; To doubt and passion whisper peace ; Direct us on our journey here, And bid, in heaven, our wanderings cease. 66, Birth of Christ. C. M. 1 It came upon the midnight clear. That glorious song of old. From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold : — " Peace on the earth — good will to men From heaven's all-gracious King" — The w^orld in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. 2 Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled. And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world ; JESUS CHRIST. ' 43 Above its sad and lonely plains They bend on heavenly wing, And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. 3 For lo I the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold, "When with the ever-circling years, Conies round the age of gold ; When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world send back the song Which now the ano^els sino;. 67, Christ <:>?/?■ Rt^uge. 1 Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, AVhile the tempest still is high : Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide ; Oh, receive my soul at last. 7s. 2 Other refuge have I none ; Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah, leave me not alone; Still support and comfort me : All my trust on thee is stayed ; All my hope from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing. 3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want ; More than all in thee I find ; Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind 44 JESUS CHRIST. Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of thee ; Spring thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity. 68. Trust in Christ C. M. 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. 2 N^or voice can sing, nor heart can frame, ]N^or can the memory find A sweeter sound than thy blest name, O Saviour of mankind ! 3 Oh, hope of qyqyj contrite heart ! Oh, joy of all the meek ! To those wdio fall, how kind thou art ! How good to those who seek ! 4 But wdiat to those who find ? Ah ! this I^or tongue nor pen can show. The love of Jesus, what it is, IS^one but his loved ones know. 5 Jesus, our only joy be thou. As thou our prize w^ilt be ; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And through eternity. 69. The Mother of Christ. 8s & 7s. 1 At the cross her station keeping. Stood the mournful mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last : Through her heart, his sorrow sharing, All his bitter anguish bearing, Now at length the sword had passed. THE HOLY SPIRIT. 45 2 Oh ! how sad and sore distressed Was that mother, highly blest Of the sole-begotten One ! Christ above in torment hangs, " She beneath beholds the pangs Of her dviiii^ pjlorions Son. 3 Let me mingle tears Avith thee, Mourning him who mourned for me, All the days that I may live ; By the cross with him to stay, There with thee to weep and pray. Is all I ask of Christ to give. 4 Christ, when thou shalt call me hence, Be thou only my defence, Be thy cross ni}^ victory ; "While my body here decays, May my soul thy goodness praise, Safe in paradise with thee. THE HOLY SPIRIT. Yeni Creator Sjnritus. C. M. 1 Spirit Divine ! attend our prayer. And make our hearts thy home ; Descend with all thy gracious power : Come, Holy Spirit, come ! 2 Come as the light — to us reveal Our sinfulness and woe ; And lead us in those paths of life Where all the ri God is my strong salvation Moidgomery. 2R God named Love, whose fount thou art Mrs. Browning. 71 Great Author of my being Wesley. 82 Great God ! the followers of thy Son H. Ware, Jr. 30 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Oliver. 35 Hail to the Lord's Anointed Montgomery. 41 Hallelujah ! raise, oil, raise Conder. 22 Hark ! the herald angels sing Episcopal Coll. 51 Hark ! the song of Jubilee ! Montgomery. 68 Hark ! the vesper hymn is stealing 4 Hark ! through the courts of heaven Sabbath Hymn Booh. 81 Hath not thy heart within thee burned Bulfinch. 42 Hear, Father, hear our prayer ! Longfellow's Coll. 38 Hear us, heavenly Father, hear us ! Longfellow'' s Vespers. 9 Heralds of creation ! cry Montgomery. 39 Here in the broken bread Farness. 56 Her eyes are homes of silent prayer A. Tennyson. 81 Holiest ! breathe an evening blessing Edmeston. 8 Holy Ghost, the Lilinite ! Sabbath Hymn Bool\ 49 Holy Ghost ! with light divine Reed. 46 Holy Spirit, Lord of light From King Robert — Caswall. 47 Holy Spirit ; Love Divine Sabbath Hymn Book. 63 How cheering the thought, tliat the spirits in bliss Cunningham. 98 How sleep the brave, who sink to rest Collins. 93 I love my God, but with no love of mine Mad. Griyon. 79 Li heavenly love abiding Sabbath Hymn Boole. 83 Li the cross of Clirist we glory Bowring. 60 Is there a lone and dreary hour Mrs. Gilman. 73 It came upon the midnight clear E. LI. Sears. 42 Jesus, lover of my soul C. Wesley. 43 Jesus, the strength of angels strong St. Bernard. 71 Jesus, the very thought of thee St. Bernard. 44 Jews were wrought to cruel madness W. J. Fox. 87 Lift up your hearts ! Yes, I will lift Lyra Catholica. 36 Lift your glad voices in triumph on high H. Ware., Jr. 61 Light of life, seraphic fire ! C. Wesley. 29 Lord, have mercy when we pray Milman,. 32 Lord of all being throned afar O.W. Holmes. 22 Lord of eternal purity ! Ca-mall. 20 Lord, with fervor I would praise thee Episcopal Coll. 34 Lord, who ordainest for mankind Original here — IF. C. Bryant. 89 Lowly and solemn be Mrs. Hemans. 75 Meek and lowly, pure and holy 77 Mighty One, before whose face W. C. Bryant. 68 My country, 'tis of thee 5. F. Smith. 102 My days are gliding swiftly by Sabbath Hymn Book. 94 My soul doth long for thee Brydges. 77 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. lOT PAOB Nearer, my God, to thee.-, S. F. Adams. 10 No war or battle's sound D?'. Gardiner from Milton. 50 Now that tlie sun is beaming bright Ambrose. 1 Now, when the dusky shades of night retreating Ancient. 1 Almighty God of love Wesleijan. 27 O blest Creator of the light Ambrosian — Longfellow'' s Vespers. 10 O bread to pilgrims given Thus, .iquinas. 65 O God, beneath thy guiding hand L. Bacon. 100 O God, my heart is fixed, 'tis bent Cudicorth. 57 O God, whose dread and dazzling brow W. 0. Bryant. 36 Oh for a heart to praise my God ! Wesleyan, 8G Oh, happy day, that fixed my choice Doddridge. 80 Oh, wiiat tliough our feet may not tread where Christ trod Whittier. 53 Oh, worsliip the King all glorious above Grant. 24 O Love Divine, that stooped to share 0. W. Holmes. IS Open, Lord, mine inward ear Methodld Coll. 32 Oppression shall not always reign //. Ware^ Jr. 103 O, richly, Father, have I been W. H. Fa mess. 2S sacred Head, now wounded ! , Paul Gerhard. 55 thou great Friend to all the sons of men Theodore Parker. 53 thou pure Light of souls that love Ambrosian.. 15 O Thou to whom, in ancient time J. Pierpnnt. 33 O Thou wiiose power stupendous Italian. 29 Out of the depths of woe Montgomery. 76 Peace, troubled soul, whose plaintive moan 75 People of the living God Montgomery. 67 Planted in Christ, the living Vine S. F. Smith. 66 Eide on, ride on in majesty ! Milman. 54 Kecked in the cradle of the deep Mrs. Willard. 14 Kock of Ages ! cleft for me Tuplady. 53 Saviour, who thy flock art feeding Episcopal Coll. 64 See, daylight is fading o'er earth and o'er ocean Heher. 14 Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing Episcopal Coll. 58 Sister, thou wast mild and lovely S. F. Smith. 93 Slowly, by God's hand unfurled Furness. 8 Smile praises, O sky Mediceval Hymn. 1 9 Sound the loud timbrel, o'er Egypt's dark sea Thos. Moore. 99 Sovereign and transforming grace F Jd. I/edge. 69 Spirit divine ! attend our prayer Jited. 45 Strike the cymbal, roll the timbrel Rohr^s Coll. 59 Sweet is the light of Sabbath eve Edmeston. 5 Tarry with me, my Saviour ! Sabbath Hymn Book. 92 The Apostles on the mountain stand Venerable Bede. 62 The day expires I FreyUnghausen. 15 Tliee in the hymns of morn we praise Breviary. 15 Thee we adore, eternal Lord ! .indent. 24 The mellow eve is gliding Sacred Songs. 13 The night is come, wherein at last we rest Bohemian Brethren. 13 108 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. PAGE The praying spirit breathe Methodist Coll. 34 There is a cahu for those who weep Montgomery. 94 The spirits of the loved and the departed Longfellow's Coll. 7 The sun is set. 1 mark tlie stars as gleaming, one by one. . .Bishop Mant. 21 They who seek the throne of grace Ilyjnns of the Ages. 30 Tliou art gone to the grave ! but we will not deplore thee Heber. £6 Thou art, God, the life and light Thos. Moore. 33 Thou Brightness of the Father's ray From Ambrose., by Neale. Though faint, yet pursuing, we go on our way Sabbath Hym,n Book. 79 Thou whose ahniglity word Marriott. ' 70 Through the love of God our Saviour Sabbath Hymn Booh. 83 'Tis enough, the hour is come Merrick. 96 'Tis Nature's time for prayer Hymns of the Ages. 1 6 To Ilim who children blest Disci-pies'' H. Book. 64 To thee, O God in heaven Disciples'' H. Book. 64 To thine eternal arms, O God T. W. Higginson. 72 Up ! up ! the day is breaking Paul Gerhard. 73 When first the Spirit of our God EeUe. 63 When 1 am weak, I'm strong N. L. Frothingham. 72 When marshalled on the nightly plain H. K. White. 52 When shall the voice of singing Pratfs Coll. 89 When Spring unlocks the liowers Heber. 98 When, streaming from the eastern skies Sir E. Grant. 3 When the sun gloriously comes forth from the ocean 4 While thou, O my God, art my help and defender IF. Young. 37 While we here remember thee J. Pierpont. 67 Who hath a right like us to sing , Wesley. 91 With silence only as their benediction J. G. Whittier. 88 DATE DUE ^ CAYLORO PRINTEOINU.S A.