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 PSALM I. C. M . 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 6. 
 
 How bless'd is he who ne'er consents 
 
 By ill advice to walk ; 
 Nor stands in sinners' ways, nor sits 
 
 Where men profanely talk. 
 
 But makes the perfect law of God 
 
 His business and delight ; 
 Devoutly reads therein by day, 
 
 And meditates by night. 
 
 Like some fair tree, which, fed by streams, 
 
 With timely fruit does bend, 
 He still shall flourish, and success 
 
 All his designs attend. 
 
 For God approves the just man's ways, 
 
 To happiness they tend ; 
 But sinners, and the paths they tread, 
 
 Shall both in ruin end. 
 
PSALM II. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 7, 8, 9, loTTl. 
 
 Attend, O earth, whilst I declare 
 
 God's uncontroll'd decree : 
 " r Fhou art my Son, this day, my heir, 
 
 "Have I begotten thee. 
 
 " Ask and receive thy full demands ; 
 
 " Thine shall the heathen be ; 
 "The. utmost limits of the lands 
 
 " Shaii be possess'd by thee. 
 
 14 Thy threat'ning sceptre thou shalt shake, 
 " And crush them every where, 
 
 " As massy bars of iron break 
 "The potter's brittle ware." 
 
 Learn then, ye Princes, and give ear 
 
 Ye Judges of the earth ; 
 Worship the Lord with holy fear, 
 
 Rejoice with awful mirth. 
 
PSAXM III. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 3, 4, 5, 8. 
 
 But thou, O Lord, art my defence, 
 On thee my hopes rely ; 
 
 Thou art my glory, and shalt yet 
 Lift up my head on high. 
 
 Since, whensoe'er in like distress 
 To God I made my prayer, 
 
 He heard me from his holy hill, 
 Why should T now despair? 
 
 Guarded by him I laid me down, 
 My sweet repose to take ; 
 
 For I through him securely sleep, 
 Through him in safety wake. 
 
 Salvation to the Lord belongs, 
 
 He only can defend ; 
 His blessing he extends to all 
 
 That on his pow'r depend. 
 
PSALM V, C, M. 
 
 Ver. O, 3, 8, 11. 
 
 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint* 
 
 Accept my secret pray'r; 
 To thee aione, my King, my God ? 
 
 Will I for help repair. 
 
 Thou in the morn my voice shalt hear ; 
 
 And with the dawning day ; 
 To thee devoutly I'll look up, 
 
 To thee devoutly pray, 
 
 Conduct me by thy righteous laws, 
 
 For watchful is my foe ; 
 Therefore, O Lord, make plain the way 
 
 Wherein I ought to go. 
 
 But let ail those who trust in thee 
 With shouts their joy proclaim ; 
 
 Let them rejoice whom thou preserv'st, 
 And all that love thy name. 
 
PSALM VL C, M. 
 
 Vsr. 1, 2, 3 5 4, 
 
 Thy dreadful anger, Lord, restrain? 
 
 And spare a wretch forlorn ; 
 Correct me not in thy fierce wraths 
 
 Too heavy to be borne. 
 
 Have mercy, Lord, for I grow faint* 
 
 Unable to endure 
 The anguish of my aching bones, 
 
 Which thou alone canst cure. 
 
 My tortur'd flesh distracts my mind 9 
 And fills my soul with grief; 
 
 But, Lord, how long wilt thou delay 
 To grant me thy relief! 
 
 Thy wonted goodness, Lord, repeat, 
 And ease my troubled soul ; 
 
 Lord, for thy wond'rous mercy's sake, 
 Vouchsafe to make me whole. 
 
PSALM VIII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 O thou, to whom all creatures bow, 
 
 Within this earthly frame ; 
 Through all the world how great art thou ! 
 
 How glorious is thy name ! 
 
 In heav'n thy wondrous acts are sung, 
 
 Nor fully reckon'd there ; 
 And yet thou mak'st the infant tongue 
 
 Thy boundless praise declare. 
 
 When heav'n, thy beauteous work on high, 
 Employs my wond'ring sight ; 
 
 The moon that nightly rules the sky, 
 With stars of feebler light ; 
 
 What's man (say I) that, Lord, thou lov'st 
 
 To keep him in thy mind 1 
 Or what his offspring, that thou prov'st 
 
 To them so wondrous kind ? 
 
PSALM IX. CM. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 9, 10, 
 
 To celebrate thy praise, O Lord, 
 
 I will my heart prepare ; 
 To all the list'ning world thy works, 
 
 Thy wondrous works declare. 
 
 The thought of them shall to my soul 
 
 Exalted pleasure bring ; 
 Whilst to thy name, O thou most high, 
 
 Triumphant praise I sing. 
 
 God is a constant, sure defence, 
 
 Against oppressing rage : 
 As troubles rise his needful aids 
 
 In our behalf engage. 
 
 All those who have his goodness prov'd, 
 
 Will in his truth confide, 
 Whose mercy ne'er forsook the man 
 
 That on his help relied. 
 
10 
 PSALM X. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 12, 16, 17. 
 
 Thy presence why withdraw'st thou, Lord, 
 Why hid'st thou now thy face, 
 
 When dismal times of deep distress 
 Call for thy wonted grace ? 
 
 But thou, O Lord, at length arise, 
 Stretch forth thy mighty arm ; 
 
 And by the greatness of thy pow'r 
 Defend the poor from harm. 
 
 Assert thy just dominion, Lord, 
 
 Which shall forever stand, 
 Thou who ihe heathen didst expel 
 
 From this thy chosen land. 
 
 Thou dost the humble suppliants hear, 
 
 That to thy throne repair ; 
 Thou first prepar'st their hearts to pray, 
 
 And then accep'st their prayer. 
 
11 
 
 PSALM XL C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 4, 5, 7. 
 
 Since I have plac'd my trust in God, 
 
 A refuge always nigh, 
 Why should I, like a tim'rous bird, 
 
 To distant mountains fly ? 
 
 The Lord hath both a temple here, 
 And righteous throne above, 
 
 Whence he surveys the sons of men, 
 And how their counsels move. 
 
 If God the righteous, whom he loves, 
 
 For trial does correct ; 
 What must the sons of violence, 
 
 Whom he abhors, expect? 
 
 The righteous Lord will righteous deeds 
 
 With signal favor grace ; 
 And to the upright man disclose 
 
 The brightness of his face. 
 
12 
 
 PSALM XII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 3, 4, 6, 7. 
 
 The lips that with deceit abound 
 
 Can never prosper long ; 
 God's righteous vengeance will confound 
 
 The proud blaspheming tongue. 
 
 In vain those foolish boasters say, 
 " Our tongues are sure our own ; 
 
 " With doubtful words we will betray, 
 "And be controll'd by none." 
 
 The word of God shall still abide, 
 
 And void of falsehood be, 
 As is the silver, sev'n times tried, 
 
 From drossy mixture free. 
 
 The promise of his aiding grace 
 Shall reach the purpos'd end ; 
 
 His servants from this faithless race 
 He ever shall defend. 
 
18 
 
 PSALM XIIL C. M. 
 
 Vbr. 1, 2, 5, 6. 
 
 How long wilt thou forget me, Lord ? 
 
 Must I for ever mourn ? 
 How long wilt thou withdraw from me, 
 
 Oh! never to return? 
 
 How long shall anxious thoughts my soul, 
 And grief my heart, oppress ? 
 
 How long my enemies insult, 
 And I have no redress ? 
 
 Since I have always plac'd my trust 
 
 Beneath thy mercy's wing, 
 Thy saving health will come, and then 
 
 My heart with joy shall spring. 
 
 Then shall my song, with praise inspir'd, 
 
 To thee, my God, ascend, 
 Who to thy servant in distress 
 
 Such bounty didst extend. 
 
14 
 PSALM XIV. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 6. 
 
 Sure wicked fools must needs suppose 
 That God is nothing but a name ; 
 
 Corrupt and lewd their practice grows, 
 No breast is warm'd with holy flame. 
 
 The Lord look'd down from heav'n's high to w'r 
 And all the sons of men did view, 
 
 To see if any own'd his pow'r, 
 If any truth or justice knew. 
 
 But all, he saw, were gone aside, 
 
 All were degenerate grown and base ; 
 
 None took religion for their guide, 
 Not one of all the sinful race. 
 
 Ill men in vain with scorn expose 
 
 Those methods which the good pursue; 
 
 Since God a refuge is for those 
 
 Whom his just eyes with favour view. 
 
15 
 PSALM XV. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1. 2, 3, 7. 
 
 Lord, who's the happy man that may 
 
 To thy bless'd courts repair? 
 Not, stranger-like, to visit them, 
 
 But to inhabit there ? 
 
 'Tis he whose ev'ry thought and deed 
 
 By rules of virtue moves: 
 Whose gen'rous tongue disdains to speak 
 
 The thing his heart disproves. 
 
 Who never did a slander forge, 
 His neighbour's fame to wound, 
 
 Or hearken to a false report, 
 By malice whisper'd round. 
 
 The man who, by this steady course, 
 
 Has happiness insur'd, 
 When earth's foundation shakes, shall stand, 
 
 By providence secur'd. 
 
16 
 
 PSALM XVI. C. M. 
 
 Ver 8, 9, 10, 11. 
 
 I strive each action to approve 
 
 To his all-seeing eye : 
 No dangers shall my hopes remove, 
 
 Because he still is nigh. 
 
 Therefore my heart all grief defies, 
 
 My glory does rejoice ; 
 My flesh shall rest in hope to rise, 
 
 Wak'd by his pow'rful voice. 
 
 Thou, Lord, when I resign my breath, 
 My soul from hell shalt free ; 
 
 Nor let thy holy one in death 
 The least corruption see. 
 
 Thou shalt the paths of life display, 
 That to thy presence lead ; 
 
 Where pleasures dwell without allay, 
 And joys that never fade. 
 
17 
 PSALM XVIIL L. JVL 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 6. 
 
 No change of times shall ever shock 
 My firm affection, Lord, to thee ; 
 
 For thou hast always been my rock, 
 A fortress and defence to me. 
 
 Thou my deliv'rer art, my God ; 
 
 My trust is in thy mighty pow'r : 
 Thou art my shield from foes abroad, 
 
 At home my safeguard and my tow'r 
 
 To thee I will address my pray'r, 
 
 (To whom all praise we justly owe :) 
 
 So shall I, by thy watchful care, 
 
 Be guarded from my treach'rous foe. 
 
 To heav'n I made my mournful pray'r, 
 To God address'd my humble moan ; 
 
 Who graciously inclin'd his ear, 
 
 And heard me from his lofty throne. 
 
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 PSALM XIX. PartI. CM. 
 Ver 1. 2, 3. G. P. 
 
 The heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord, 
 
 Which that alone can fill : 
 The firmament and stars express 
 
 Their great Creator's skill. 
 
 The dawn of each returning day 
 Fresh beams of knowledge brings ; 
 
 And from the dark returns of night 
 Divine instruction springs. 
 
 Their pow'rful language to no realm 
 
 Or region is confin'd ; 
 ? Tis nature's voice, and understood 
 
 Alike by all mankind, 
 
 Gloria Patri. 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 Be glory, as it was, is now, 
 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
19 
 PSALM XIX. Part 2. CM 
 
 Vbb. 8, 12, 13, 14. 
 
 The statutes of the Lord are just, 
 
 And bring sincere delight ; 
 His pure commands in search of truth 
 
 Assist the feeblest sight. 
 
 But what frail man observes how oft 
 
 He does from virtue fall ? 
 O cleanse me from my secret faults, 
 
 Thou God that know'st them all. 
 
 Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord, 
 
 Dominion have o'er me ; 
 That, by thy grace preserv'd, I may 
 
 The great transgression flee. 
 
 So shall my pray'r and praises be 
 With thy acceptance bless'd ; 
 
 And I secure, on thy defence, 
 My strength and saviour, rest. 
 
20 
 PSALM XXII. C. Mo 
 
 Ver. 1, 14, 16, 18. 
 
 My God, my God, why leav'st thou me, 
 
 When I with anguish faint? 
 O why so far from me remov'd, 
 
 And from my loud complaint ? 
 
 My blood like water's spilFd, my joints 
 Are rack'd and out of frame ; 
 
 My heart dissolves within my breast 
 Like wax before the flame. 
 
 Like bloodhounds to surround me they 
 ► In pack'd assemblies meet ; 
 
 They pierc'd my inoffensive hands, 
 They pierc'd my harmless feet. 
 
 As spoil my garments they divide, 
 
 Lots for my vesture cast : 
 Therefore approach, O Lord, my strength, 
 
 And to my succour haste. 
 
21 
 
 PSALM XXIII C. M, 
 
 Veb. 1, 3, 4, 6. 
 
 The Lord himself, the mighty Lord, 
 Vouchsafes to be my guide ; 
 
 The shepherd by whose constant care 
 My wants are all supplied. 
 
 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim, 
 
 And, to his endless praise, 
 Instruct with humble zeal to walk 
 
 In his most righteous ways. 
 
 I pass the gloomy vale of death, 
 From fear and danger free ; 
 
 For there his aiding rod and staff 
 Defend and comfort me. 
 
 Since God does thus his wond'rous love 
 Through all my life extend ; 
 
 That life to him I will devote, 
 And in his temple spend. 
 
22 
 
 PSALM XXIV. PartI. CM. 
 
 Ver. 1, 3, 4, 6. 
 
 The spacious earth is all the Lord's, 
 
 The Lord's her fulness is ; 
 The world, and they that dwell therein, 
 
 By sov'reign right are his. 
 
 But for himself this Lord of all 
 
 One chosen seat design'd : 
 O ! who shall to that sacred hill 
 
 Desir'd admittance find ! 
 
 The man whose hands and heart are pure, 
 Whose thoughts from pride are free, 
 
 Who honest poverty prefers 
 To gainful perjury. 
 
 Such is the race of saints, by whom 
 
 The sacred courts are trod ; 
 And such the proselytes that seek 
 
 The face of Jacob's God. 
 
23 
 
 PSALM XXIV. Part 2. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 7, 8, 9, 10. 
 
 Erect your heads, eternal gates, 
 
 Unfold to entertain 
 The king of glory. See ! he comes 
 
 With his celestial train. 
 
 Who is the king of glory ? Who ? 
 
 The Lord, for strength renown'd ; 
 In battle mighty, o'er his foes 
 
 Eternal victor crown'd. 
 
 Erect your heads, ye gates, unfold 
 
 In state to entertain 
 The king of glory. See ! he comes 
 
 With all his shining train. 
 
 Who is this king of glory ? Who 1 
 The Lord of hosts renown'd : 
 
 Of glory he alone is king, 
 Who is with glory crown'd. 
 
24 
 
 PSALM XXV. PartI. S. M. 
 
 Ver. O. 3, Cs, 6. 
 
 To God, in whom I trust, 
 I lift my heart and voice : 
 O let me not be put to shame, 
 Nor let my foes rejoice. 
 
 Those who on thee rely 
 Let no disgrace attend ; 
 Be that the shameful lot of such 
 As wilfully offend. 
 
 To me thy truth impart, 
 And lead me in thy way ; 
 For thou art he that brings me help, 
 On thee I wait all day. 
 
 Thy mercies and thy love, 
 
 O Lord, recall to mind ; 
 
 And graciously continue still, 
 
 As thou wert ever, kind. 
 
25 
 PSALM XXV. Part 2. S. M. 
 
 Ver. 6, 8, 9, 10. 
 
 Thy mercies and thy love, 
 
 O Lord, recall to mind ; 
 
 And graciously continue still, 
 
 As thou wert ever, kind. 
 
 His mercy and his truth 
 
 The righteous Lord displays, 
 In bringing wand'ring sinners home, 
 And teaching them his ways. 
 
 He those in justice guides 
 Who his direction seek ; 
 And in his sacred paths shall lead 
 The humble and the meek. 
 
 Through all the ways of God 
 Both truth and mercy shine, 
 To such as with religious hearts 
 To his bless'd will incline. 
 
26 
 
 PSALM XXV. Part 3. S. M. 
 
 Ver. 11, 16, 17, 22. 
 
 Since mercy is the grace 
 That most exalts thy fame, 
 Forgive my heinous sin, O Lord, 
 And so advance thy name. 
 
 O turn, and all my griefs, 
 In mercy, Lord, redress ; 
 For I am compass'd round with woes, 
 And plung'd in deep distress. 
 
 The sorrows of my heart 
 To mighty sums increase ; 
 O from this dark and dismal state 
 My troubled soul release. 
 
 To Israel's chosen race 
 Continue ever kind ; 
 And in the midst of all their wants 
 Let them thy succour find. 
 
27 
 PSALM XXVII. C. M. 
 
 Vbr. 7, 8, 9, 14. 
 
 Continue, Lord, to hear my voice, 
 
 Whene'er to thee I cry ; 
 In mercy my complaints receive, 
 
 Nor my request deny. 
 
 When us to seek thy glorious face 
 
 Thou kindly dost advise, 
 " Thy glorious face I'll always seek," 
 
 My grateful heart replies. 
 
 Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord, 
 
 Nor me in wrath reject ; 
 My God and Saviour leave not him 
 
 Thou didst so oft protect. 
 
 God's time with patient faith expect, 
 
 And he'll inspire thy breast 
 With inward strength : do thou thy part, 
 
 And leave to him the rest. 
 
28 
 PSALM XXVIIL C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3. G. P. 
 
 O Lord, my rock, to thee I cry, 
 In sighs consume my breath : 
 
 O answer, or I shall become 
 Like those that sleep in death. 
 
 Regard my supplication, Lord, 
 
 The cries that I repeat, 
 With weeping eyes and lifted hands, 
 
 Before thy mercy seat. 
 
 Let me escape the sinners' doom, 
 
 Who make a trade of ill, 
 And ever speak the person fair 
 
 Whose blood they mean to spill. 
 
 Gloria Patri. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 The God whom we adore, 
 
 Be glory, as it was, is now, 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
29 
 PSALM XXIX. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, ioTlU 
 
 Ye princes, that in might excel, 
 Your grateful sacrifice prepare ; 
 
 God's glorious actions loudly tell, 
 His wond'rous pow'r to all declare. 
 
 To his great name fresh altars raise/ 
 
 Devoutly due respect afford ; 
 Him in his holy temple praise, 
 
 Where he's with solemn state ador'd. 
 
 'Tis he that with amazing noise 
 
 The wat'ry clouds in sunder breaks ; 
 
 The ocean trembles at his voice, 
 
 When he from heav'n in thunder speaks, 
 
 God rules the angry floods on high ; 
 
 His boundless' sway shall never cease ; 
 His saints with strength he will supply, 
 
 And bless his own with constant peace. 
 
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30 
 PSALM XXX. C. M. 
 
 ^Ver. 1, £~3, 4, 5. 
 
 I'll celebrate thy praises, Lord, 
 Who didst thy power employ 
 
 To raise my drooping head, and check 
 My foes' insulting joy. 
 
 In my distress I cried to thee, 
 
 Who kindly didst relieve, 
 And from the grave's expecting jaws 
 
 My hopeless life retrieve. 
 
 Thus to his courts ye saints of his 
 With songs of praise repair ; 
 
 With me commemorate his truth, 
 And providential care. 
 
 His wrath has but a moment's reign, 
 
 His favor no decay ; 
 Your night of grief is recompens'd 
 
 With joy's returning day. 
 
31 
 PSALM XXXI. Pari 1. S. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 Defend me, Lord, from shame, 
 For still I trust in thee ; 
 As just and righteous is thy name, 
 From danger set me free. 
 
 Bow down thy gracious ear, 
 And speedy succour send ; 
 Do thou my stedfast rock appear, 
 To shelter and defend. 
 
 Since thou, when foes oppress, 
 My rock and fortress art, 
 To guide me forth from this distress 
 Thy wonted help impart. 
 
 Release me from the snare 
 Which they have closely laid, 
 Since I, O God, my strength, repair 
 To thee alone for aid. 
 
32 
 
 PSALM XXXI. Part 2. S. M. 
 
 Ver. 9, 10, 11, 14, 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, display, 
 And hear my just complaint ; 
 For both my soul and flesh decay, 
 With grief and hunger faint. 
 
 Sad thoughts my life oppress, 
 My years are spent in groans ; 
 My sins have made my strength decrease, 
 And ev'n consum'd my bones. 
 
 My foes my sufTrings mock'd, 
 My neighbours did upbraid ; 
 My friends at sight of me were shock'd, 
 And fled as men dismay'd. 
 
 But still my steadfast trust 
 I on thy help repose ; 
 That thou, my God, art good and just, 
 My soul with comfort knows. 
 
33 
 
 PSALM XXXI. Part 3. S. M. 
 
 Ver. 15, 16, 19, 24. 
 
 Whate'er events betide, 
 
 Thy wisdom times them all ; 
 Then, Lord, thy servant safely hide 
 From those that seek his fall. 
 
 The brightness of thy face 
 To me, O Lord, disclose ; 
 And, as thy mercies still increase, 
 Preserve me from my foes. 
 
 How great thy mercies are 
 To such as fear thy name ! 
 Which thou, for those that trust thy care, 
 Dost to the world proclaim. 
 
 Ye that on God rely 
 Courageously proceed, 
 For he will still your hearts supply 
 With strength in time of need. 
 
34 
 PSALM XXXII. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. 
 
 He's bless'd whose sins have pardon gain'd, 
 No more in judgment to appear ; 
 
 Whose guilt remission has obtain'd, 
 And whose repentance is sincere. 
 
 While I conceal'd the fretting sore, 
 My bones consum'd without relief: 
 
 All day did I with anguish roar, 
 
 But no complaint assuag'd my grief. 
 
 No sooner I my wound disclos'd, 
 The guilt that tortur'd me within, 
 
 But thy forgiveness interpos'd, 
 
 And mercy's healing balm pour'd in. 
 
 True penitents shall thus succeed, 
 
 Who seek thee whilst thou mayst be found : 
 
 And, from the common deluge freed, 
 Shall see remorseless sinners drown'd. 
 
35 
 
 PSALM XXXIII. Pari 1. CM. 
 
 Ver. 1, V5, 8, 9, 11. 
 
 Let all the just to God with joy 
 
 Their cheerful voices raise ; 
 For well the righteous it becomes 
 
 To sing glad songs of praise. 
 
 For faithful is the word of God, 
 His works with truth abound ; 
 
 He justice loves, and all the earth 
 Is with his goodness crown'd. 
 
 Let earth, and all that dwell therein, 
 
 Before him trembling stand ; 
 For when he spake the word, 'twas made, 
 
 'Twas fix'd at his command. 
 
 Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees 
 
 Shall stand forever sure ; 
 The settled purpose of his heart 
 
 To ages shall endure. 
 
36 
 PSALM XXXIII. Part 2. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 12, lSTlS, 20^1, 22. 
 
 How happy then are they, to whom 
 The Lord for God is known ! 
 
 Whom he, from all the world besides, 
 Has chosen for his own ! 
 
 'Tis God who those that trust in him, 
 
 Beholds with gracious eyes : 
 He frees their soul from death, their want 
 
 In time of dearth supplies. 
 
 Our soul on God with patience waits, 
 
 Our help and shield is he : 
 Then, Lord, let still our hearts rejoice, 
 
 Because we trust in thee. 
 
 The riches of thy mercy, Lord, 
 
 Do thou to us extend ; 
 Since we, for all we want or wish, 
 
 On thee alone depend. 
 
37 
 
 PSALM XXXIV. Part 1. CM. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 
 
 Through all the changing scenes of life, 
 
 In trouble and in joy, 
 The praises of my God shall still 
 
 My heart and tongue employ. 
 
 Of his deliv'rance I will boast, 
 
 Till all that are distress'd, 
 From my example, comfort take, 
 
 And charm their griefs to rest* 
 
 O ! magnify the Lord with me, 
 
 With me exalt his name : 
 When in distress to him I call'd, 
 
 He to my rescue came, 
 
 O make but trial of his love, 
 
 Experience will decide 
 How bless'd they are, and only they, 
 
 Who in his truth confide. 
 
 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then 
 
 Have nothing else to fear ; 
 Make you his service your delight, 
 
 He'll make your wants his care. 
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38 
 PSALM XXXIV. Part 2. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 15, 17Tl8, 21, 22. 
 
 The Lord from heav'n beholds the just 
 
 With favourable eyes ; 
 And, when distress'd, his gracious ear 
 
 Is open to their cries. 
 
 DehVrance to his saints he gives, 
 When his relief they crave : 
 
 He's nigh to heal the broken heart, 
 And contrite spirits save. 
 
 The wicked from their wicked arts 
 
 Their ruin shall derive ; 
 Whilst righteous men, whom they detest, 
 
 Shall them and theirs survive. 
 
 For God preserves the souls of those 
 
 Who on his truth depend ; 
 To them and their posterity 
 
 His blessings shall descend. 
 
39 
 PSALM XXXV. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 11, 12, 17,23. 
 
 False witnesses, with forg'd complaints, 
 Against my truth combin'd : 
 
 And to my charge such things they laid 
 As I had ne'er design'd. 
 
 The good, which I to them had done, 
 
 With evil they repaid ; 
 And did, by malice undeserv'd, 
 
 My harmless life invade. 
 
 But, Lord, how long wilt thou look on ? 
 
 On my behalf appear, 
 And save my guiltless soul which they 
 
 Like rav'ning beasts would tear. 
 
 Stir up thyself in my behalf, 
 To judgment, Lord, awake ; 
 
 Thy righteous servant's cause, O God, 
 To thy decision take. 
 
40 
 
 PSALM XXXVL L. M. 
 
 Ver. 5, 6, 7, 97T5. 
 
 But, Lord, thy mercy, my sure hope 
 Above the heav'nly orb ascends ; 
 
 Thy sacred truth's unmeasur'd scope 
 Beyond the spreading sky extends. 
 
 Thy justice like the hills remains ; 
 
 Unfathom'd depths thy judgments are : 
 Thy providence the world sustains ; 
 
 The whole creation is thy care. 
 
 Since of thy goodness all partake, 
 With what assurance should the just 
 
 Thy shelt'ring wings their refuge make 3 
 And saints to thy protection trust ! 
 
 With thee the springs of life remain ; 
 
 Thy presence is eternal day : 
 O let thy saints thy favour gain ; 
 
 To upright hearts thy truth display. 
 
41 
 
 PSALM XXXVII. Part 1, P. M. 
 
 Ver. i~2; v*, C*6- 
 
 Though wicked men grow rich or great, 
 Yet let not their successful state 
 
 Thy anger or thy envy raise : 
 For they, cut down like tender grass, 
 Or like young flow'rs, away shall pass, 
 
 Where blooming beauty soon decays. 
 
 Depend on God, and him obey: 
 So thou within the land shalt stay, 
 
 Secure from danger and from want ; 
 Make his commands thy chief delight, 
 And he, thy duty to requite, 
 
 Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. 
 
 In all thy ways trust thou the Lord, 
 And he will needful help afford 
 
 To perfect every just design ; 
 He'll make, like light serene and clear, 
 Thy clouded innocence appear, 
 
 And as a mid-day sun to shine. 
 
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42 
 PSALM XXXVIL Part 2. C. fk. 
 
 Ver. 23724, 37738, 
 
 The good man's way is God's delight. 
 He orders all the steps aright 
 
 Of him that moves by his command : 
 Though he sometimes may be distress'd, 
 Yet shall he ne'er be quite oppress'd, 
 
 For God upholds him with his hand. 
 
 Observe the perfect man with care, 
 And mark all such as upright are, 
 
 Their roughest days in peace shall end : 
 While on the latter end of those, 
 Who dare God's sacred will oppose, 
 
 A common ruin shall attend, 
 
43 
 PSALM XXXVIIL G, M 
 
 Ver, 1, 2, 10, 11, 21, 22, 
 
 Thy chast'ning wrath, O Lord, restrain, 
 
 Though I deserve it all ; 
 Nor let at once on me the storm 
 
 Of thy displeasure fall. 
 
 In every wretched part of me 
 
 Thy arrows deep remain ; 
 Thy heavy hand's afflicting weight 
 
 I can no more sustain. 
 
 My heart's oppress'd, my strength decay'd. 
 
 My eyes depriv'd of light ; 
 Friends, lovers, kinsmen, gaze aloof 
 
 On such a dismal sight, 
 
 Forsake me not, O Lord my God, 
 
 Nor far from me depart ; 
 Make haste to my relief, O thou, 
 
 Who my salvation art. 
 
44 
 PSALM XL. L. JVL 
 
 Ver. 1, 5, 6, 7^8. 
 
 I waited meekly for the Lord, 
 Till he vouchsaf'd a kind reply ; 
 
 Who did his gracious ear afford, 
 And heard from heav'n my humble cry. 
 
 Who can the wondrous works recount, 
 Which thou, O God, for us hast wrought ? 
 
 The treasures of thy love surmount 
 The pow'r of numbers, speech, and thought. 
 
 I've learnt that thou hast not desir'd 
 OfF'rings and sacrifice alone ; 
 
 Nor blood of guiltless beasts requir'd 
 For man's transgression to atone. 
 
 I therefore come — come to fulfil 
 The oracles thy books impart ; 
 
 'Tis my delight to do thy will ; 
 Thy law is written in my heart. 
 
45 
 PSALM XLL C, M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 13, 
 
 Happy the man whose tender care 
 
 Relieves the poor distress'd : 
 When troubles compass him around, 
 
 The Lord shall give him rest, 
 
 The Lord, his life with blessings erown'd, 
 
 In safety shall prolong ; 
 And disappoint the will of those 
 
 That seek to do him wrong. 
 
 If he in languishing estate 
 
 Oppress'd with sickness lie ; 
 The Lord will easy make his bed, 
 
 And inward strength supply. 
 
 Let, therefore, Israel's Lord and God 
 
 From age to age be bless'd ; 
 And all the people's glad applause 
 
 With loud Amens express'd. 
 
46 
 PSALM XLII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 5, 11. 
 
 As pants the hart for cooling streams, 
 
 When heated in the chase, 
 So longs my soul, O God, for thee, 
 
 And thy refreshing grace. 
 
 For thee, my God, the living God, 
 
 My thirsty soul doth pine ; 
 O when shall I behold thy face, 
 
 Thou majesty divine ? 
 
 Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? 
 
 Trust God, who will employ 
 His aid for thee, and change these sighs 
 
 To thankful hymns of joy. 
 
 Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? 
 
 Hope still, and thou shalt sing 
 The praise of him who is thy God, 
 
 Thy health's eternal spring. 
 
47 
 PSALM XLIIL L. M. 
 
 Ver. 3. 4, 5. G. P. 
 
 Let me with light and truth be bless'd, 
 Be these my guides to lead the way, 
 
 Till on thy holy hill I rest, 
 
 And in thy sacred temple pray. 
 
 Then will I there fresh altars raise 
 
 To God, who is my only joy ; 
 And well-tun'd harps, with songs of praise, 
 
 Shall all my grateful hours employ. 
 
 Why then cast down, my soul, and why 
 So much oppress'd with anxious care ? 
 
 On God, thy God, for aid rely, 
 Who will thy ruin'd state repair. 
 
 Gloria Patri. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom earth and heav'n adore, 
 
 Be glory, as it was, of old, 
 Is now, and shall be evermore* 
 
48 
 PSALM XLVL P.M. 
 
 ver. CTX Cs, ioTTi. 
 
 God is our refuge in distress, 
 
 A present help when dangers press ; 
 
 In him undaunted we'll confide : 
 Though earth were from her centre tost, 
 And mountains in the ocean lost, 
 
 Torn piecemeal by the roaring tide. 
 
 A gentler stream with gladness still 
 The City of our Lord shall fill, 
 
 The royal seat of God most high : 
 God dwells in Zion, whose fair tow'rs 
 Shall mock th' assaults of earthly pow'rs, 
 
 While his almighty aid is nigh. 
 
 Submit to God's almighty sway, 
 For him the heathen shall obey, 
 
 And earth her Sov'reign Lord confess ; 
 The God of Hosts conducts our arms, 
 Our tow'r of refuge in alarms, 
 
 As to our fathers in distress. 
 
49 
 PSALM XL VII. L. M. 
 
 Ver. C2, 5^6, 7^8. G. P. 
 
 O all ye people, clap your hands, 
 And with triumphant voices sing ; 
 
 No force the mighty pow'r withstands 
 Of God the universal king. 
 
 God is gone up, our Lord and King, 
 
 With shouts of joy and trumpet's sound ; 
 
 To him repeated praises sing, 
 
 And let the cheerful song go round. 
 
 Your utmost skill in praise be shown, 
 For him who all the world commands, 
 
 Who sits upon his righteous throne, 
 
 And spreads his sway o'er heathen lands. 
 
 Gloria Patri. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 The God whom earth and heav'n adore, 
 
 Be glory as it was of old, 
 Is now, and shall be evermore. 
 
50 
 
 PSALM XL VIII. a M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 10, 11, 14. 
 
 The Lord, the only God, is great, 
 
 And greatly to be prais'd 
 In Zion, on whose happy mount 
 
 His sacred throne is rais'd. 
 
 According to thy sov'reign name, 
 Thy praise through earth extends : 
 
 Thy pow'rful arm, as justice guides, 
 Chastises, or defends. 
 
 Let Zion's mount with joy resound, 
 Her daughters all be taught, 
 
 In songs, his judgments to extol, 
 Who this deliv'rance wrought. 
 
 This God is ours, and will be ours, 
 Whilst we in him confide : 
 
 Who, as he has preserv'd us now, 
 Till death will be our guide. 
 
51 
 PSALM L. P M, 
 
 Ver h~2, C*, 22723. 
 
 The Lord hath spoke, the mighty God 
 Hath sent his summons all abroad, 
 
 From dawning light till day declines, 
 The list'ning earth his voice hath heard, 
 And he from Zion hath appear'd, 
 
 Where beauty in perfection shines- 
 
 Our God shall come, and keep no more 
 Misconstru'd silence as before ; 
 
 But wasting flames before him send : 
 Around shall tempests fiercely rage, 
 While he does heav'n and earth engage 
 
 His just tribunal to attend. 
 
 Mark this, ye wicked fools, lest I 
 Let all my bolts of vengeance fly, 
 
 Whilst none shall dare your cause to own. 
 Who praises me, due honour gives ; 
 And to the man that justly lives 
 
 My strong salvation shall be shown. 
 
52 
 
 PSALM LI. Part 1. S. M. 
 
 Ver. 1,4, 5, V10. 
 
 Have mercy, Lord, on me, 
 As thou wert ever kind ; 
 Let me, oppress'd with loads of guilt, 
 Thy wonted mercy find. 
 
 Against thee, Lord, alone, 
 And only in thy sight, 
 Have I transgressed, and though condemn 'd, 
 Must own thy judgment right. 
 
 In guilt each part was form'd 
 Of all this sinful frame ; 
 In guilt I was conceiv'd, and born 
 The heir of sin and shame. 
 
 Blot out my crying sins, 
 Nor me in anger view ; 
 Create in me a heart that's clean, 
 An upright mind renew. 
 
53 
 
 PSALM LL Part 2, S. ML 
 
 Ver, 11, 12, 13, 15, 
 
 Withdraw not thou thy help. 
 Nor cast me from thy sight ; 
 Nor let thy Holy Spirit take 
 Its everlasting flight. 
 
 The joy thy favour gives, 
 Let me again obtain ; 
 And thy free Spirit's firm support 
 My fainting soul sustain, 
 
 So I thy righteous ways 
 To sinners will impart ; 
 Whilst my advice shall wicked men 
 To thy just laws convert. 
 
 Do thou unlock my lips, 
 
 With sorrow clos'd and shame : 
 So shall my mouth thy wond'rous praise 
 To all the world proclaim. 
 
 5* 
 
54 
 
 PSALM LI. Part 3. S. M, 
 
 Ver. 11, 12, 16, 17. 
 
 Withdraw not thou thy help, 
 Nor cast me from thy sight ; 
 Nor let thy Holy Spirit take 
 Its everlasting flight. 
 
 The joy thy favour gives, 
 Let me again obtain ; 
 And thy free Spirit's firm support 
 My fainting soul sustain. 
 
 Could sacrifice atone, 
 
 Whole flocks and herds should die ; 
 But on such offerings thou disdain'st 
 To cast a gracious eye. 
 
 A broken spirit is 
 
 By God most highly priz'd ; 
 By him a broken contrite heart 
 Shall never be despis'd. 
 
55 
 
 PSALM LVI. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. 
 
 God's faithful promise I will praise? 
 
 On which I now rely : 
 In God I trust, and trusting him, 
 
 The arm of flesh defy. 
 
 I'll trust God's word, and so despise 
 The force that man can raise ; 
 
 To thee, O God, my vows are due, 
 To thee I'll render praise* 
 
 Thou hast retrieved my soul from death, 
 
 And thou wilt still secure 
 The life thou hast so oft preserved. 
 
 And make my footsteps sure : 
 
 That thus, protected by thy pow'r, 
 
 I may this light enjoy, 
 And in the service of my God 
 
 My lengthen'd days employ. 
 
56 
 
 PSALM LVIIe Part 1. L, 1VL 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 5 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, to me extend, 
 On thy protection I depend, 
 And to thy wings for shelter haste, 
 Till this outrageous storm be past. 
 
 To thy tribunal, Lord, I fly, 
 
 Thou sovereign judge, and God most high 5 
 
 Who wonders hast for me begun, 
 
 And wilt not leave thy work undone. 
 
 From heav'n protect me by thine arm, 
 And shame all those who seek my harm ; 
 To my relief thy mercy send, 
 And truth, on which my hopes depend. 
 
 Be thou, O God ! exalted high ; 
 And as thy glory fills the sky, 
 So let, it be on earth display'd, 
 Till thou art here, as there, obey'd. 
 
57 
 
 PSALM LVIL Part 2. L, M. 
 
 Ver. ?, 8, 9, loTn, 
 
 O God, my heart is fix'd, 'tis bent, 
 Its thankful tribute to present, 
 And, with my heart, my voice I'll raise 
 To thee, my God, in songs of praise. 
 
 Awake, my glory, harp and lute, 
 No longer let your strings be mute ! 
 And I my tuneful part to take, 
 Will with the early dawn awake. 
 
 Thy praises, Lord, I will resound 
 To all the list'ning nations round : 
 Thy mercy highest heav'n transcends^ 
 Thy truth beyond the clouds extends. 
 
 Be thou, O God, exalted high ; 
 And, as thy glory fills the sky, 
 So let it be on earth display'd, 
 Till thou art here, as there, obey'd. 
 
58 
 PSALM LXIL L, M 
 
 Vef. C5, 7, 8, 12. 
 
 My soul for help on God relies. 
 From him alone my safety flows : 
 
 My rock, my health, that strength supplies. 
 To bear the shock of all my foes. 
 
 God does his saving health dispense, 
 And flowing blessings daily send ; 
 
 He is my fortress and defence ; 
 On him my soul shall still depend 
 
 In him ye people always trust, 
 
 Before his throne pour out your hearts ; 
 For God, the merciful and just, 
 
 His timely aid to us imparts. 
 
 Though mercy is his darling grace, 
 In which he chiefly takes delight, 
 
 Yet will he all the human race, 
 According to their works, requite 
 
59 
 PSALM LXIII. P. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 4^5, 6/£ 
 
 O God ! my gracious God ! to thee 
 My morning pray'rs shall offer'd be : 
 
 For thee my thirsty soul does pant ; 
 My fainting flesh implores thy grace, 
 Within this dry and barren place, 
 
 Where I refreshing waters want* 
 
 My life, while I that life enjoy, 
 In blessing God I will employ, 
 
 With lifted hands adore his name : 
 My soul's content shall be as great 
 As theirs who choicest dainties eat, 
 
 While I with joy his praise proclaim. 
 
 When down I lie sweet sleep to find, 
 Thou, Lord, art present to my mind, 
 
 And when I wake in dead of night ; 
 Because thou still dost succour bring, 
 Beneath the shadow of thy wing 
 
 I rest with safety and delight, 
 
60 
 PSALM LXV. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 For thee, O God, our constant praise 
 In Zion waits, thy chosen seat ; 
 
 Our promis'd altars there we'll raise, 
 And all our zealous vows complete. 
 
 O thou, who to my humble pray'r 
 Didst always bend thy list'ning ear, 
 
 To thee shall all mankind repair, 
 And at thy gracious throne appear. 
 
 Our sins (though numberless) in vain 
 To stop thy flowing mercy try ; 
 
 Whilst thou o'erlook'st the guilty stain, 
 And washest out the crimson dye. 
 
 Bless'd is the man, who near thee plac'd, 
 Within thy sacred dwelling lives ; 
 
 Whilst we at humble distance taste 
 The vast delights thy temple gives. 
 
61 
 PSALM LXVI. Pakt 1. CM. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9. 
 
 Let all the lands with shouts of joy 
 
 To God their voices raise ; 
 Sing psalms in honor of his name, 
 
 And spread his glorious praise. 
 
 Through all the earth, the nations round 
 Shall thee their God confess ; 
 
 And with glad hymns their awful dread 
 Of thy great name express. 
 
 O come, behold the works of God, 
 And then with me you'll own, 
 
 That he to all the sons of men 
 Hath wondrous judgments shown. 
 
 O, all ye nations, bless our God, 
 And loudly speak his praise ; 
 
 Who keeps our souls alive, and still 
 Confirms our steadfast ways. 
 
62 
 
 PSALM LXVL Part 2. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 16, 177l8, 19, 20. 
 
 O come, all ye that fear the Lord, 
 
 Attend with heedful care ; 
 Whilst I, what God for me has done, 
 
 With grateful joy declare. 
 
 As I before his aid implor'd, 
 
 So now 1 praise his name, 
 Who, if my heart had harbor'd sin, 
 
 Would all my pray'rs disclaim. 
 
 But God to me, whene'er I cried, 
 His gracious ear did bend ; 
 
 And to the voice of my request 
 With constant love attend. 
 
 Then bless'd forever be my God, 
 
 Who never, when I pray, 
 Withholds his mercy from my soul, 
 
 Nor turns his face away. 
 
63 
 PSALM LXVII. S.M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 To bless thy chosen race, 
 In mercy, Lord, incline, 
 And cause the brightness of thy face 
 On all thy saints to shine. 
 
 That so thy wond'rous ways 
 
 May through the world be known 
 Whilst distant lands their tribute pay, 
 And thy salvation own. 
 
 Let diff 'ring nations join 
 To celebrate thy fame ; 
 Let all the world, O Lord, combine 
 To praise thy glorious name. 
 
 O let them shout and sing 
 With joy and pious mirth, 
 For thou, the righteous judge and king, 
 Shalt govern all the earth, 
 
64 
 
 PSALM LXVIII. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 4, 17, 18. 
 
 To him your voice in anthems raise, 
 Jehovah's awful name he bears : 
 
 In him rejoice, extol his praise, 
 
 Who rides upon high rolling spheres. 
 
 His chariots numberless, his pow'rs 
 Are heav'nly hosts that wait his will ; 
 
 His presence now fills Zion's tow'rs, 
 As once it honoured Sinai's hill. 
 
 Ascending high, in triumph thou 
 
 Captivity hast captive led, 
 And on thy people didst bestow 
 
 The spoil of armies once their dread. 
 
 Ev'n rebels shall partake thy grace, 
 And humble proselytes repair 
 
 To worship at thy dwelling place, 
 And all the world pay homage there. 
 
65 
 PSALM LXIX. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 0> 3, 20, 21. 
 
 Save me, O God ! from waves that roll, 
 And press to overwhelm my soul : 
 With painful steps in mire I tread, 
 And deluges o'erflow my head. 
 
 With restless cries my spirits faint, 
 My voice is hoarse with long complaint ; 
 My sight decays with tedious pain, 
 Whilst for my God I wait in vain. 
 
 Reproach and grief have broke my heart ; 
 I look'd for some to take my part- 
 To pity, or relieve my pain — 
 But look'd (alas !) for both in vain ! 
 
 With hunger pin'd, for food I call, 
 Instead of food they give me gall ; 
 And when with thirst my spirits sink, 
 They give me vinegar to drink. 
 
 6* 
 
m 
 
 PSALM LXX. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 O Lord, to my relief draw near, 
 For never was more pressing need ; 
 
 For my deliv'rance, Lord, appear, 
 And add to that deliv'rance speed. 
 
 Confusion on their heads return, 
 Who to destroy my soul combine ; 
 
 Let them, defeated, blush and mourn, 
 Ensnar'd in their own vile design. 
 
 Their doom let desolation be, 
 
 With shame their malice be repaid, 
 
 Who mock'd my confidence in thee, 
 And sport of my afflictions made. 
 
 While those who humbly seek thy face, 
 To joyful triumphs shall be rais'd, 
 
 And all who prize thy saving grace 
 
 With me shall sing, The Lord be prais'd. 
 
67 
 
 PSALM LXXI. Part L CM. 
 
 Ver. ifs, 3, O, 23. 
 
 In thee I put my steadfast trust, 
 Defend me, Lord, from shame ; 
 
 Incline thine ear, and save my soul, 
 For righteous is thy name. 
 
 Be thou my strong abiding place, 
 
 To which I may resort ; 
 'Tis thy decree that keeps me safe ; 
 
 Thou art my rock and fort. 
 
 From cruel and ungodly men, 
 
 Protect and set me free ; 
 For, from my earliest youth till now, 
 
 My hope has been in thee. 
 
 Then joy shall fill my mouth, and songs 
 
 Employ my cheerful voice ; 
 My grateful soul by thee redeemed, 
 
 Shall in thy strength rejoice. 
 
68 
 PSALM LXXI. Part 2. C. M. 
 
 Ver. TTs, 22, 23, 24. 
 
 In thee I put my steadfast trust, 
 Defend me, Lord, from shame ; 
 
 Incline thine ear, and save my soul, 
 For righteous is thy name. 
 
 Therefore with psaltery and harp 
 Thy truth, O Lord, I'll praise ; 
 
 To thee, the God of Jacob's race, 
 My voice in anthems raise. 
 
 Then joy shall fill my mouth, and songs 
 
 Employ my cheerful voice ; 
 My grateful soul, by thee redeemed, 
 
 Shall in thy strength rejoice. 
 
 My tongue thy just and righteous acts 
 
 Shall all the day proclaim ; 
 Because thou didst confound my foes, 
 
 And brought'st them all to shame. 
 
69 
 PSALM LXXIII. L. M. 
 
 Ver. 25, 26, 27, 28. 
 
 Whom then in heav'n, but thee alone, 
 Have I, whose favour I require ? 
 
 Throughout the spacious earth there's none 
 That I besides thee can desire* 
 
 My trembling flesh and aching heart 
 
 May often fail to succour me, 
 But God shall inward strength impart, 
 
 And my eternal portion be. 
 
 For they that far from thee remove, 
 
 Shall into sudden ruin fall ; 
 If after other gods they rove, 
 
 Thy vengeance shall destroy them alL 
 
 But as for me, 'tis good and just 
 That I should still to God repair ; 
 
 In him I always put my trust, 
 
 And will his wondrous works declare. 
 
70 
 PSALM LXXVII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. O, 9, 10, ll7l2- 
 
 Has God for ever cast us off ? 
 
 Withdrawn his favour quite T 
 Are both his mercy and his truth 
 
 Retir'd to endless night ? 
 
 Can his long practis'd love forget 
 
 Its wonted aid to bring ? 
 Has he in wrath shut up, and seal'd 
 
 His mercy's healing spring ? 
 
 I said, my weakness hints these fears, 
 
 But I'll my fears disband ; 
 I'll yet remember the Most High, 
 
 And years of his right hand. 
 
 I'll call to mind his works of old, 
 The wonders of his might ; 
 
 On them my heart shall meditate, 
 My tongue shall them recite. 
 
71 
 PSALM LXXVIIL CM. 
 
 Ver. 4, 5, 6, 7. 
 
 We will not hide them from our sons, 
 Our offspring shall be taught 
 
 The praises of the Lord, whose strength 
 Has works of wonder wrought. 
 
 For Jacob he this law ordain'd, 
 This league with Israel made, 
 
 With charge to be from age to age, 
 From race to race convey 'd. 
 
 That generations yet to come 
 Should to their unborn heirs 
 
 Religiously transmit the same, 
 And they again to theirs. 
 
 To teach them, that in God alone 
 Their hope securely stands : 
 
 That they should ne'er his works forget, 
 But keep his just commands. 
 
72 
 PSALM LXXIX. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 5, 8, 9, 13. 
 
 How long wilt thou be angry, Lord ? 
 
 Must we for ever mourn ? 
 Shall thy devouring, jealous rage, 
 
 Like fire for ever burn ? 
 
 O think not on our former sins, 
 
 But speedily prevent 
 The utter ruin of thy saints, 
 
 Almost with sorrow spent. 
 
 Thou, God of our salvation, help, 
 And free our souls from blame ; 
 
 So shall our pardon and defence 
 Exalt thy glorious name. 
 
 So we, thy people, and thy flock, 
 
 Shall ever praise thy name ; 
 And with glad hearts our grateful thanks 
 
 From age to age proclaim. 
 
73 
 PSALM LXXXIV. C- M 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 5, 7, 
 
 O God of Hosts, the mighty Lord, 
 
 How lovely is the place 
 Where thou, enthron'd in glory, shew'st 
 
 The brightness of thy face ! 
 
 My longing soul faints with desire 
 
 To view thy bless'd abode : 
 My panting heart and flesh cry out 
 
 For thee, the living God. 
 
 Thrice happy they whose choice has thee 
 
 Their sure protection made ; 
 Who long to tread the sacred ways 
 
 That to thy dwelling lead* 
 
 Thus they proceed from strength to strength , 
 
 And still approach more near, 
 Till all on Zion's holy mount 
 
 Before their God appear. 
 
74 
 
 PSALM LXXXV-. Part! CM 
 
 Ver. 4, 5~6, 7, 8. 
 
 O God, our Saviour, all our hearts 
 
 To thy obedience turn ; 
 That, quench'd with our repenting tears, 
 
 Thy wrath no more may burn. 
 
 For why should'st thou be angry still, 
 
 And wrath so long retain? 
 Revive us, Lord, and let thy saints 
 
 Thy wonted comfort gain. 
 
 Thy gracious favor, Lord, display, 
 Which we have long implor'd ; 
 
 And, for thy wondrous mercy's sake, 
 Thy wonted aid afford. 
 
 God's answer patiently I'll wait, 
 
 For he, with glad success, 
 (If they no more to folly turn) 
 
 His mourning saints will bless- 
 
75 
 
 PSALM LXXXV. Part 2\ C M. 
 
 Ver. 9, 10, lT,"~l2, 13. 
 
 To all that fear God's holy name 
 
 His sure salvation's near ; 
 Aud in its former happy state 
 
 Our nation shall appear. 
 
 For mercy now with truth is join'd^ 
 Whilst righteousness and peace, 
 
 Like kind companions absent long, 
 With friendly arms embrace. 
 
 Truth from the earth shall spring, whilst heav'n 
 
 Shall streams of justice pour; 
 And God, from whom all goodness flows, 
 
 Shall endless plenty show'r. 
 
 Before him righteousness shall march, 
 
 And his just paths prepare ; 
 Whilst we his holy steps pursue. 
 
 With constant zeal and care 
 
PSALM LXXXVl Pakt 1 G. M 
 Ver. 1, 2, C*, 5. 
 
 To my complaint, O Lord my God, 
 
 Thy gracious ear incline ; 
 Hear me, distress'd and destitute 
 
 Of all relief but thine! 
 
 Do thou, O God! preserve my soul, 
 
 That does thy name adore ; 
 Thy servant keep, and him, whose trust 
 
 Relies on thee, restore. 
 
 To me, who daily thee invoke, 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, extend : 
 Refresh thy servant's soul, whose hopes 
 
 On thee alone depend. 
 
 Thou, Lord, art good — not only good, 
 
 But prompt to pardon,, too ; 
 Of plenteous mercy to all those 
 
 Who for thy mercy sue. 
 
77 
 
 PSALM LXXXVL Pari 2, CM. 
 
 Ver. 8, 9, 10. G. P. 
 
 Among the gods there's none like thee, 
 
 O Lord, alone divine ! 
 To thee as much inferior they, 
 
 As are their works to thine. 
 
 Therefore, their great Creator thee 
 
 The nations shall adore ; 
 Their long misguided pray'rs and praise 
 
 To thy bless'd name restore. 
 
 All shall confess thee great, and great 
 The wonders thou hast done : 
 
 Confess thee God, the God supreme^ 
 Confess thee God alone. 
 
 Gloria Patri. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost^ 
 The God whom we adore, 
 
 Be glory, as it was, is now^ 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
78 
 
 PSALM LXXXVI. Part 3. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 11, 12, 13, 16. 
 
 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I 
 From truth shall ne'er depart ; 
 
 In rev'rence to thy sacred name 
 Devoutly fix my heart. 
 
 Thee will I praise, O Lord, my God ! 
 
 Praise thee with heart sincere ; 
 And to thy everlasting name 
 
 Eternal trophies rear. 
 
 Thy boundless mercies shown to me 
 
 Transcend my pow'r to tell ; 
 For thou hast oft redeem'd my soul 
 
 From lowest depths of hell. 
 
 O bounteous Lord, thy grace and strength 
 
 To me, thy servant, show ; 
 Thy kind protection, Lord, on me. 
 
 Thine handmaid's son, bestow. 
 
79 
 PSALM LXXXIX Part 1. L. M, 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 5, 7, 
 
 Thy mercies, Lord, shall be my song, 
 My song on them shall ever dwell ; 
 
 To ages yet unborn my tongue 
 Thy never failing truth shall telL 
 
 I have affirm'd, and still maintain, 
 Thy mercy shall for ever last ; 
 
 Thy truth, that does the heav'ns sustain, 
 Like them shall stand for ever fast. 
 
 For such stupendous truth and love, 
 
 Both heav'n and earth just praises owe ; 
 
 By choirs of angels sung above, 
 And by assembled saints below. 
 
 With rev'rence and religious dread 
 His saints shall to his temple press ; 
 
 His fear thro' all their hearts should spread. 
 Who his almighty name confess. 
 
80 
 PSALM LXXX1X. Part 2. L* M 
 
 Ver. 13^U, 15, 16, 17JL8. 
 
 Thy arm is mighty, strong thy hand, 
 Yet, Lord, thou dost with justice reign ; 
 
 Possess'd of absolute command, 
 
 Thou truth and mercy dost maintain, 
 
 Happy, thrice happy, they, who hear 
 Thy sacred trumpet's joyful sound ; 
 
 Who may at festivals appear, 
 
 With thy most glorious presence crowned. 
 
 Thy saints shall always be o'erjoy'd, 
 Who on thy sacred name rely ; 
 
 And, in thy righteousness employ'd, 
 Above their foes be rais'd on high* 
 
 For in thy strength they shall advance, 
 Whose conquests from thy favor spring ; 
 
 The Lord of Hosts is our defence, 
 And Israel's God oiu Israel's king. 
 
81 
 PSALM XC. CM. 
 
 Veb. 1, 3, 4, 12. 
 
 O Lord, the Saviour and defence 
 
 Of us thy chosen race, 
 From age to age thou still hast been 
 
 Our sure abiding place. 
 
 Thou turnest man, O Lord, to dust, 
 Of which he first was made ; 
 
 And when thou speak'st the word, return, 
 'Tis instantly obey'd. 
 
 For in thy sight a thousand years 
 
 Are like a day that's past : 
 Or like a watch in dead of night, 
 
 Whose hours unminded waste. 
 
 So teach us, Lord, th' uncertain sum 
 
 Of our short days to mind, 
 That to true wisdom all our hearts 
 
 May ever be inclin'd, 
 
82 
 
 PSALM XCL Part 1. P. 1VL 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 
 
 He that has God his guardian made, 
 Shall under the Almighty's shade 
 
 Secure and undisturbed abide. 
 Thus to my soul of him I'll say, 
 He is my fortress and my stay, 
 
 My God, in whom I will confide. 
 
 His tender love and watchful care 
 Shall free thee from the fowler's snare, 
 
 And from the noisome pestilence : 
 He over thee his wings shall spread, 
 And cover thy unguarded head ; 
 
 His truth shall be thy strong defence. 
 
 No terrors that surprise by night 
 Shall thy undaunted courage fright, 
 
 Nor deadly shafts that fly by day : 
 Nor plague of unknown rise, that kills 
 In darkness, nor infectious ills 
 
 That in the hottest seasons slay 
 
83 
 PSALM XCL Part 2, P. M. 
 
 Ver. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. 
 
 A thousand at thy side shall die, 
 At thy right hand ten thousand lie, 
 
 While thy firm health untouch'd remains : 
 Thou only shalt look on and see 
 The wicked's dismal tragedy, 
 
 And count the sinner's mournful gains. 
 
 Because (with well plac'd confidence) 
 Thou mak'st the Lord thy sure defence, 
 
 And on the highest dost rely ; 
 Therefore no ill shall thee befall, 
 Nor to thy healthful dwelling shall 
 
 Any infectious plague draw nigh. 
 
 For he, throughout thy happy days, 
 To keep thee safe in all thy ways 
 
 Shall give his angels strict command : 
 And they, lest thou shouldst chance to meet 
 With some rough stone to wound thy feet. 
 
 Shall bear thee safely in their hands. 
 
84 
 PSALM XCIL C, M 
 
 Ver, I, % 4. G. P 
 
 How good and pleasant must it be 
 To thank the Lord most high ! 
 
 And with repeated hymns of praise 
 His name to magnify. 
 
 With every morning's early dawn 
 
 His goodness to relate ; 
 And of his constant truth each night 
 
 The glad effects repeat. 
 
 For through thy wondrous works, O Lord, 
 Thou mak'st my heart rejoice ; 
 
 The thoughts of them shall make me glad. 
 And shout with cheerful voice . 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 Be glory, as it was, is now, 
 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
 
85 
 PSALM XCIIL fe M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, B,% 5? 
 
 With glory clad, with strength array 'd, 
 The Lord that o'er all nature reigns. 
 
 The world's foundation strongly laid, 
 And the vast fabric still sustains. 
 
 How surely stablish'd is thy throne ! 
 
 Which shall no change or period see ; 
 For thou, O Lord, and thou, alone, 
 Art God from all eternity. 
 
 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, 
 And toss the troubled waves on high ; 
 
 But God above can still their noise, 
 And make the angry sea comply. 
 
 Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure ; 
 
 And they that in thy house would dwell, 
 That happy station to secure 
 
 Must still in holiness excel. 
 
8G 
 PSALM XCIV, C. M 
 
 Ver. 12, 13, 14, 22 
 
 Bless'd is the man whom thou, O Lord, 
 
 In kindness dost chastise ; 
 And by thy sacred rules to walk 
 
 Dost lovingly advise. 
 
 This man shall rest and safety find 
 
 In seasons of distress : 
 Whilst God prepares a pit for those 
 
 That stubbornly transgress. 
 
 For God will never from his saints 
 
 His favour wholly take ; 
 His own possession and his lot 
 
 He will not quite forsake. 
 
 Thus my defence is firmly placed 
 In God the Lord most high ; 
 
 He is my rock, to which I may 
 For refuge always fly. 
 
87 
 PSALM XCV. L. 1VI 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 6. 
 
 O come, loud anthems let us sing, 
 Loud thanks to our Almighty king, 
 For we our voices high should raise, 
 When our salvation's rock we praise* 
 
 Into his presence let us haste, 
 To thank him for his favors past : 
 To him address in joyful songs 
 The praise that to his name belongs* 
 
 For God the Lord, enthron'd in state, 
 
 Is with unrivall'd glory great ; 
 
 A king superior far to all, 
 
 Whom gods the heathen falsely call, 
 
 O let us to his courts repair, 
 And bow with adoration there, 
 Down on our knees devoutly all 
 Before the Lord our maker falL 
 
PSALM XCVIL L* M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 10, 12. 
 
 Jehovah reigns, let all the earth 
 In his just government rejoice ; 
 
 Let all the isles, with sacred mirth, 
 In his applause unite their voice. 
 
 Darkness and clouds of awful shade, 
 His dazzling glory shroud in state : 
 
 Justice and truth his guards are made, 
 And fix'd by his pavilion wait. 
 
 You, who to serve the Lord aspire, 
 Abhor what's ill, and truth esteem ; 
 
 He'll keep his servants' souls entire, 
 And them from wicked hands redeems 
 
 Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord : 
 
 Memorials of his holiness 
 Deep in your faithful breasts record, 
 
 And with your thankful tongues confess, 
 
89 
 PSALM XCV1II. C. M, 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 Sing to the Lord a new-made song. 
 Who wondrous works has done ; 
 
 With his right hand and holy arm 
 The conquest he has won. 
 
 The Lord has through th' astonish'd world 
 
 Display'd his saving might, 
 And made his righteous acts appear 
 
 In all the heathens' sight. 
 
 Of Israel's house his love and truth 
 
 Have ever mindful been : 
 Wide earth's remotest parts the pow'r 
 
 Of Israel's God have seen. 
 
 Let, therefore, earth's inhabitants 
 
 Their cheerful voices raise, 
 And all, with universal joy. 
 
 Resound their Maker's praise 
 
90 
 PSALM C. L. AL 
 
 Ver. 172, 3, 4, 5. 
 
 With one consent let all the earth 
 To God their cheerful voices raise ; 
 
 Glad homage pay with awful mirth, 
 And sing before him songs of praise. 
 
 Convinc'd that he is God alone, 
 
 From whom both we and all proceed ; 
 
 We, whom he chooses for his own, 
 The flock that he vouchsafes to feed. 
 
 O enter then his temple gate, 
 
 Thence to his courts devoutly press, 
 
 And still your grateful hymns repeat, 
 And still his name with praises bless, 
 
 For he's the Lord, supremely good, 
 
 His mercy is for ever sure : 
 His truth, which always firmly stood, 
 
 To endless ages shall endure. 
 
 
91 
 PSALM CII. L. M 8 
 
 Ver. 25, 26, 27, 28. 
 
 The strong foundations of the earth 
 
 Of old by thee were laid ; 
 Thy hands the beauteous arch of heav'n 
 
 With wondrous skill have made. 
 
 Whilst thou for ever shalt endure. 
 
 They soon shall pass away ; 
 And, like a garment often worn, 
 
 Shall tarnish and decay. 
 
 Like that, when thou ordain'st their change, 
 
 To thy command they bend ; 
 But thou continu'st still the same, 
 
 Nor have thy years an end. 
 
 Thou to the children of thy saints 
 
 Shall lasting quiet give, 
 Whose happy race, securely fix'd. 
 
 Shall in thy presence live. 
 
92 
 
 PSALM CIIL Part L LM, 
 
 Ver. O, O, 8, 97lO, 
 
 My soul, inspir'd with sacred love, 
 God's holy name for ever bless, 
 
 Of all his favours mindful prove, 
 
 And still thy grateful thanks express. 
 
 'Tis he that all thy sins forgives, 
 
 And after sickness makes thee sound; 
 
 From dangers he thy life retrieves, 
 
 By him with grace and mercy crown'd, 
 
 The Lord abounds with tender love, 
 And unexampled acts of grace ; 
 
 His waken'd wrath does slowly move, 
 His willing mercy flows apace. 
 
 God will not always harshly chide, 
 But with his anger quickly part ; 
 
 He loves his punishments to guide 
 More by his love than our desert. 
 
93 
 PSALM CIH. Part 2. P. M. 
 
 Ver. 8, 9,"l0, 11, 12,"l3. 
 
 The Lord abounds with tender love, 
 And unexampled acts of grace ; 
 
 His waken'd wrath does slowly move, 
 His willing mercy flows apace. 
 
 God will not always harshly chide, 
 But with his anger quickly part ; 
 
 He loves his punishments to guide 
 More by his love than our desert. 
 
 As high as heav'n its arch extends 
 Above this little spot of clay, 
 
 So much his boundless love transcends 
 The small respects that we can pay. 
 
 As far as 'tis from east to west, 
 So far has he our sins remov'd ; 
 
 Who, with a father's tender breast, 
 Has such as fear him always lov'd, 
 
94 
 
 PSALM CIV. Part 1. L. JVL 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 Bless God, my soul; thou, Lord, alone ^ 
 Possessest empire without bounds : 
 
 With honour thou art crown'd, thy throne 
 Eternal majesty surrounds. 
 
 With light thou dost thyself enrobe, 
 
 And glory for a garment take ; 
 Heav'ns curtains stretch beyond the globe, 
 
 Thy canopy of state to make. 
 
 God builds on liquid air, and forms 
 His palace chambers in the skies ; 
 
 The clouds his chariot are, and storms 
 The swift wing'd steeds with which he flies. 
 
 As bright as flame, as swift as wind, 
 His ministers heav'n's palace fill, 
 
 To have their sundry tasks assign'd : 
 All proud to serve their sov'reign's wilh 
 
95 
 
 ♦ PSALM CIV, Part 2, L. M, 
 
 Ver. 1, 24, 3s734, 35, 
 
 Bless God, my soul ; thou, Lord, alone 
 Possessest empire without bounds ; 
 
 With honour thou art crown'd, thy throne 
 Eternal majesty surrounds. 
 
 How various, Lord, thy works are found, 
 For which thy wisdom we adore ! 
 
 The earth is with thy treasure crown'd 
 Till nature's hand can grasp no more. 
 
 In praising God, while he prolongs 
 My breath, I will that breath employ ; 
 
 And join devotion to my songs, 
 Sincere, as is in him my joy. 
 
 While sinners from earth's face are hurl'd, 
 My soul, praise thou his holy name ; 
 
 Till with my song the list'ning world 
 Join concert, and his praise proclaim. 
 
96 
 
 PSALM CV, C. M, 
 
 Ver. 1,2, 3, 4. 
 
 O render thanks, and bless the Lord ; 
 
 Invoke his sacred name ; 
 Acquaint the nations with his deeds, 
 
 His matchless deeds proclaim. 
 
 Sing to his praise in lofty hymns, 
 His wondrous works rehearse ; 
 
 Make them the theme of your discourse 5 
 And subject of your verse. 
 
 Rejoice in his almighty name, 
 
 Alone to be adored : 
 And let their hearts o'erflow with joy, 
 
 That humbly seek the Lord. 
 
 Seek ye the Lord, his saving strength 
 
 Devoutly still implore : 
 And, where he's ever present, seek 
 
 His face for evermore. 
 
97 
 PSALM CVI. L. M, 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
 O render thanks to God above, 
 The fountain of eternal love ; 
 Whose mercy firm through ages past 
 Has stood, and shall for ever last. 
 
 Who can his mighty deeds express, 
 Not only vast but numberless ? 
 What mortal eloquence can raise 
 His tribute of immortal praise ? 
 
 Happy are they, and only they, 
 Who from thy judgments never stray ; 
 Who know what's right, nor only so, 
 But always practise what they know. 
 
 Extend to me that favour, Lord, 
 Thou to thy chosen dost afford ; 
 When thou return'st to set them free. 
 Let thy salvation visit me. 
 
98 
 PSALM CVIII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 3, 4, 5. 
 
 O God, my heart is fully bent 
 
 To magnify thy name ; 
 My tongue with cheerful songs of praise 
 
 Shall celebrate thy fame. 
 
 To all the list'ning tribes, O Lord, 
 
 Thy wonders I will tell ; 
 And to those nations sing thy praise, 
 
 That round about us dwell. 
 
 Because thy mercy's boundless height 
 The highest heav'n transcends, 
 
 And far beyond th' aspiring clouds 
 Thy faithful truth extends. 
 
 Be thou, O God, exalted high 
 
 Above the starry frame : 
 And let the world, with one consent, 
 
 Confess thy glorious name. 
 
99 
 PSALM CXL L. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. 
 
 Praise ye the Lord ; our God to praise 
 My soul her utmost pow'r shall raise : 
 With private friends, and in the throng 
 Of saints, his praise shall be my song. 
 
 His works for greatness though renown'd, 
 His wondrous works with ease are found 
 By those who seek for them aright, 
 And in the pious search delight. 
 
 His works are all of matchless fame, 
 And universal glory claim ; 
 His truth, confirm'd through ages past, 
 Shall to eternal ages last. 
 
 By precepts he has us enjoin'd 
 
 To keep his wondrous works in mind, 
 
 And to posterity record, 
 
 That good and gracious is our Lord. 
 
100 
 PSALM CXIL L. M. 
 
 Ver. O, 4, 6, 7. 
 
 That man is bless'd who stands in awe 
 Of God, and loves his sacred law ; 
 His seed on earth shall be renown'd, 
 And with successive honours crown'd. 
 
 The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light 
 Shines brightest in affliction's night ; 
 To pity the distress'd inclin'd, 
 As well as just to all mankind. 
 
 Beset with threat'ning dangers round, 
 Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground ; 
 The sweet remembrance of the just 
 Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust. 
 
 Ill tidings never can surprise 
 His heart, that fix'd on God relies ; 
 On safety's rock he sits, and sees 
 The shipwreck of his enemies. 
 
101 
 PSALM CXII1. P. M . 
 
 Ver.1l, 2, 3,C5i 6. 
 
 Ye saints and servants of the Lord 2 
 The triumphs of his name record : 
 
 His sacred name for ever bless. 
 Where'er the circling sun displays 
 His rising beams or setting rays, 
 
 Due praise to his great name address* 
 
 God through the world extends his sway ; 
 The regions of eternal day 
 
 But shadows of his glory are. 
 With him, whose majesty excels, 
 Who made the heav'n in which he dwells. 
 
 Let no created pow'r compare. 
 
 Though 'tis beneath his state to view 
 In highest heav'n what angels do, 
 
 Yet he to earth vouchsafes his care. 
 He takes the needy from his cell, 
 Advancing him in courts to dwell, 
 
 Companion to the greatest there. 
 
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102 
 PSALM CXVI. C. M. 
 
 Ver. M?, 7, 8, 9. 
 
 How just and merciful is God ! 
 
 How gracious is the Lord ! 
 Who saves the harmless, and to me 
 
 Does timely aid afford. 
 
 Then, free from pensive cares, my soul 
 
 Resume thy wonted rest ; 
 For God has wondrously to thee 
 
 His bounteous love express'd. 
 
 When death alarm'd me, he removed 
 
 My dangers and my fears ; 
 My feet from falling he secured, 
 
 And dried my eyes from tears. 
 
 Therefore my life's remaining years, 
 Which God to me shall lend, 
 
 Will I in praises to his name, 
 And in his service spend. 
 
103 
 PSALM CXVIL C, M. 
 
 Ver. 1,2. G. P. 
 
 With cheerful notes let all the earth 
 To heav'n their voices raise ; 
 
 Let all, inspir'd with godly mirth, 
 Sing solemn hymns of praise, 
 
 God's tender mercy knows no bound, 
 His truth shall ne'er decay s 
 
 Then let the willing nations round 
 Their grateful tribute pay. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 Be glory, as it was, is now. 
 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
104 
 
 PSALM CXVIII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. O, O, C9, 16. 
 
 O praise the Lord, for he is good, 
 
 His mercies ne'er decay : 
 That his kind favours ever last. 
 
 Let thankful Israel say. 
 
 Their sense of his eternal love 
 Let Aaron's house express ; 
 
 And, that it never fails, let all 
 That fear the Lord confess. 
 
 For better 'tis to trust in God, 
 And have the Lord our friend, 
 
 Than on the greatest human pow'r 
 For safety to depend. 
 
 He, by his own resistless pow'r, 
 
 Has endless honour won ; 
 The saving strength of his right hand 
 
 Amazing works has done. 
 
105 
 
 PSALM CXIX. Part 1. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 5, 8. 
 
 How bless'd are they, who always keep 
 
 The pure and perfect way ! 
 Who never from the sacred paths 
 
 Of God's commandments stray ! 
 
 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws 
 
 Have still obedient been ! 
 And have with fervent, humble zeal 3 
 
 His favour sought to win. 
 
 O then, that thy most holy will 
 Might o'er my ways preside ! 
 
 And I the course of all my life 
 By thy direction guide. 
 
 So to thy sacred laws shall I 
 
 All due observance pay : 
 O then forsake me not, my God, 
 
 Nor cast mc quite away. 
 
106 
 
 PSALM CX1X. Part 2. C. M, 
 
 Ver. 17, 18, 19, 24. 
 
 Be gracious to thy servant, Lord, 
 
 Do thou my life defend, 
 That I, according to thy word, 
 
 My future time may spend. 
 
 Enlighten both my eyes and mind, 
 
 That so I may discern 
 The wondrous things which they behold, 
 
 Who thy just precepts learn. 
 
 Though like a stranger in the land, 
 From place to place I stray, 
 
 Thy righteous judgments from my sight. 
 Remove not thou away. 
 
 For thy commands have always been 
 
 My comfort and delight ; 
 By them I learn, with prudent care, 
 
 To guide my steps aright. 
 
107 
 PSALM CXIX. Part 3. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 33, 34, 35, 37, 
 
 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord, 
 Thy righteous paths display ; 
 
 And I from them, through all my life. 
 Will never go astray* 
 
 If thou true wisdom from above 
 
 Wilt graciously impart, 
 To keep thy perfect laws I will 
 
 Devote my zealous heart. 
 
 Direct me in the sacred ways 
 To which thy precepts lead ; 
 
 Because my chief delight has been 
 Thy righteous paths to tread, 
 
 From those vain objects turn my eyes, 
 Which this false world displays ; 
 
 But give me lively power and strength 
 To keep thy righteous ways. 
 
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 PSALM CXIX, Part 4. C. M, 
 
 Ver. 89, 90, 91, 92. 
 
 For ever and for ever, Lord, 
 Unchang'd thou dost remain ; 
 
 Thy word establish'd in the heav'ns 
 Does all their orbs sustain. 
 
 Through circling ages, Lord, thy truth 
 
 Immovable shall stand, 
 As doth the earth, which thou uphold'st 
 
 By thy Almighty hand. 
 
 All things the course by thee ordain'd 
 
 E'en to this day fulfil ; 
 They are thy faithful subjects all, 
 
 And servants of thy will. 
 
 Unless thy sacred law had been 
 
 My comfort and delight, 
 I must have fainted and expir'd 
 
 In dark affliction's night. 
 
109 
 
 PSALM CXIX. Part 5. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 132, 133, 134, 135. 
 
 With favor, Lord, look down on me, 
 
 Who thy relief implore ; 
 As thou art wont to visit those 
 
 Who thy blest name adore. 
 
 Directed by thy heav'nly word 
 
 Let all my footsteps be ; 
 Nor wickedness of any kind 
 
 Dominion have o'er me. 
 
 Release, entirely set me free 
 
 From persecuting hands, 
 That unmolested I may learn 
 
 And practise thy commands. 
 
 On me, devoted to thy fear, 
 Lord, make thy face to shine : 
 
 Thy statutes both to know and keep, 
 My heart with zeal incline. 
 
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110 
 
 PSALM CXIX. Part 6. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 137, 142, 143, 144. 
 
 Thou art the righteous judge, in whom 
 Wrong'd innocence may trust : 
 
 And, like thyself, thy judgments, Lord, 
 In all respects are just. 
 
 Thy righteousness shall then endure, 
 
 When time itself is past : 
 Thy law is truth itself, that truth 
 
 Which shall for ever last. 
 
 Though trouble, anguish, doubts, and dread, 
 To compass me unite, 
 Beset with danger, still I make 
 Thy precepts my delight. 
 
 Eternal and unerring rules 
 
 Thy testimonies give : 
 Teach me the wisdom that will make 
 
 My soul for ever live. 
 
Ill 
 
 PSALM CXXI. C. ML 
 
 Ver. C2, Ci, C$, 9. 
 
 To Zion's hill I lift my eyes, 
 From thence expecting aid ; 
 
 From Zion's hill, and Zion's God, 
 Who heav'n and earth has made. 
 
 Then thou, my soul, in safety rest, 
 Thy guardian will not sleep ; 
 
 His watchful care that Israel guards, 
 Will Israel's monarch keep. 
 
 Shelter'd beneath th'Almighty wings 
 
 Thou shalt securely rest ; 
 Where neither sun nor moon shall thee 
 
 By day or night molest. 
 
 At home, abroad, in peace, in war, 
 Thy God shall thee defend ; 
 
 Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage 
 Safe to thy journey's end. 
 
112 
 PSALM CXXII. C. M, 
 
 Ver. 1, 4, 6, 7. 
 
 O 'twas a joyful sound to hear 
 
 Our tribes devoutly say, 
 Up, Israel, to the temple haste, 
 
 And keep your festal day. 
 
 'Tis thither, by divine command, 
 The tribes of God repair, 
 
 Before his ark to celebrate m 
 His name with praise and pray'r. 
 
 O pray we then for Salem's peace, 
 For they shall prosp'rous be, 
 
 Thou holy city of our God ! 
 Who bear true love to thee. 
 
 May peace within thy sacred walls 
 A constant guest be found ; 
 
 With plenty and prosperity 
 Thy palaces be crown'd. 
 
113 
 PSALM CXXV. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 4, 5. 
 
 Who place on Zion's God their trust, 
 Like Zion's rock shall stand, 
 
 Like her immoveable be fix'd 
 By his almighty hand. 
 
 Look how the hills on ev'ry side ; 
 
 Jerusalem enclose ; 
 So stands the Lord around his saints, 
 
 To guard them from their foes. 
 
 Be good, O righteous God, to those 
 Who righteous deeds affect ; 
 
 The heart that innocence retains, 
 Let innocence protect. 
 
 All those who walk in crooked paths, 
 The Lord shall soon destroy ; 
 
 Cut off th' unjust, but crown the saints 
 With lasting peace and joy. 
 
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114 
 
 PSALM CXXVIL C. M 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3. G. P. 
 
 We build with fruitless cost, unless 
 The Lord the pile sustain ; 
 
 Unless the Lord the city keep 
 The watchman wakes in vain. 
 
 In vain we rise before the day, 
 
 And late to rest repair, 
 Allow no respite to our toil, 
 
 And eat the bread of care. 
 
 Supplies of life, with ease to them, 
 
 He on his saints bestows ; 
 He crowns their labours with success, 
 
 Their nights with sound repose. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 Be glory, as it was, is now, 
 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
115 
 PSALM CXXX, S. M, 
 
 Ver, h%, £1, 5 ? 7. 
 
 From lowest depth of woe ? 
 To God I sent my cry ; 
 Lord, hear my supplicating voice^ 
 And graciously reply. 
 
 Shouldst thou severely judge, 
 Who can the trial bear ? 
 But thou forgiv'st, lest we despond, 
 And quite renounce thy fear* 
 
 My soul with patience waits 
 For thee, the living Lord : 
 My hopes are on thy promise huilt ? 
 Thy never-failing word. 
 
 Let Israel trust in God, 
 
 No bounds his mercy knows, 
 The plenteous source and spring from whence 
 Eternal succour flows. 
 
116 
 
 PSALM CXXXIII. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, a, 4. 
 
 How vast must their advantage be, 
 How great their pleasure prove ! 
 
 Who live like brethren, and consent 
 In offices of love ! 
 
 True love is like that precious oil, 
 Which, pour'd on Aaron's head, 
 
 Ran down his beard, and o'er his robes 
 Its costly moisture shed. 
 
 'Tis like refreshing dew, which does 
 
 On Hermon's top distil ; 
 Or like the early drops that fall 
 
 On Zion's fruitful hill. 
 
 For Zion is the chosen seat, 
 
 Where the Almighty King 
 The promis'd blessing has ordain'd, 
 
 And life's eternal spring. 
 
117 
 PSALM CXXXVL P. M, 
 
 Ver. 1, £"3, 267^6, 
 
 To God the mighty Lord, 
 
 Your joyful thanks repeat ; 
 To him due praise afford, 
 As good as he is great : 
 For God does prove 
 
 Our constant friend ; 
 His boundless love 
 Shall never end. 
 
 To him whose wondrous pow'r 
 
 All other gods obey, 
 Whom earthly kings adore, 
 
 This grateful homage pay. 
 For God does prove, &c. &c 9 
 
 He does the food supply 
 
 On which all creatures live : 
 
 To God who reigns on high, 
 Eternal praises give. 
 
 For God will prove, &c. &c* 
 
118 
 PSALM CXXXVIII. C. M. 
 
 Veb. 1, 3, 6, 7. 
 
 With my whole heart, my God and King, 
 
 Thy praise I will proclaim ; 
 Before the gods with joy I'll sing, 
 
 And bless thy holy name. 
 
 Thou graciously inclin'dst thine ear, 
 
 When I to thee did cry ; 
 And, when my soul was press'd with fear, 
 
 Didst inward strength supply. 
 
 For God, although enthroned on high, 
 Does thence the poor respect ; 
 
 The proud far off his scornful eye 
 Beholds with just neglect. 
 
 Though I with troubles am oppress'd, 
 
 He shall my foes disarm, 
 Relieve my soul, when most distress'd, 
 
 And keep me safe from harm. 
 
119 
 PSALM CXXXIX. L. M e 
 
 Veb. O, C*, M, 23724. 
 
 Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known 
 My rising up and lying down : 
 My secret thoughts are known to thee, 
 Known long before conceiv'd by me. 
 
 Thine eye my bed and path surveys, 
 My public haunts and private ways : 
 Thou know'st what 'tis my lips would vent, 
 My yet unutter'd words' intent. 
 
 Surrounded by thy pow'r I stand, 
 On ev'ry side I find thy hand ; 
 O skill for human reach too high ! 
 Too dazzling bright for mortal eye ! 
 
 Search, try, O God, my thoughts and heart, 
 If mischief lurks in any part : 
 Correct me where I go astray, 
 And guide me in thy perfect way. 
 
120 
 
 PSALM CXLIL S. M. 
 
 Ver. O, 4, 5, 6. 
 
 To God, with mournful voice, 
 In deep distress I pray'd ; 
 Made him the umpire of my cause, 
 My wrongs before him laid. 
 
 I look'd, but found no friend, 
 To own me in distress ; 
 All refuge fail'd, no man vouchsaf'd 
 His pity or redress. 
 
 To God, at last, I pray'd : 
 Thou, Lord, my refuge art, 
 My portion in the land of life, 
 Till life itself depart. 
 
 Reduc'd to greatest straits, 
 To thee I make my moan ; 
 O save me from oppressing foes, 
 For me too pow'rful grown. 
 
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121 
 PSALM CXLIIL C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2,8, 11. 
 
 Lord, hear my pray'r, and to my cry 
 Thy wonted audience lend ; 
 
 In thy accustom'd faith and truth 
 A gracious answer send. 
 
 Nor at thy strict tribunal bring 
 
 Thy servant to be tried ; 
 For in thy sight no living man 
 
 Can e'er be justified. 
 
 Thy kindness early let me hear, 
 Whose trust on thee depends : 
 
 Teach me the way where I should go : 
 My soul to thee ascends. 
 
 O, for the sake of thy great name, 
 Revive my drooping heart : 
 
 For thy truth's sake, to me distress'd, 
 Thy promis'd aid impart. 
 
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122 
 PSALM CXLV. C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 
 
 Thee I'll extol, my God and King, 
 Thy endless praise proclaim : 
 
 This tribute daily I will bring, 
 And ever bless thy name. 
 
 Thou, Lord, beyond compare art great, 
 
 And highly to be prais'd : 
 Thy majesty with boundless height, 
 
 Above our knowledge rais'd. 
 
 Renown'd for mighty acts, thy fame 
 
 To future times extends : 
 From age to age thy glorious name 
 
 Successively descends. 
 
 Whilst I thy glory and renown, 
 And wondrous works express : 
 
 The world with me thy might shall own ? 
 And thy great pow'r confess. 
 
123 
 PSALM CXLVL C. M. 
 
 Ver. 6, 7, 8, 10. 
 
 The Lord, who made both heav'n and earth*, 
 
 And all that they contain, 
 Will never quit his stedfast truth, 
 
 Nor make his promise vain. 
 
 The poor, oppress'd from all their wrong. 
 
 Are eased by his decree : 
 He gives the hungry needful food, 
 
 And sets the pris'ners free. 
 
 By him the blind receive their sight, 
 The weak and fall'n he rears ; 
 
 With kind regard and tender love 
 He for the righteous cares. 
 
 The God that does in Zion dwell, 
 
 Is our eternal King : 
 From age to age his reign endures ; 
 
 Let all his praises sing. 
 
124 
 PSALM CXLVIL C. M. 
 
 Ver. 1, Oj C^, 7. 
 
 O praise the Lord with hymns of joy, 
 
 And celebrate his fame ; 
 For pleasant, good, and comely 'tis 
 
 To praise his holy name. 
 
 He kindly heals the broken hearts, 
 And all their wounds doth close ; 
 
 He tells the number of the stars, 
 Their sev'ral names he knows. 
 
 Great is the Lord, and great his pow'r, 
 His wisdom has no bound : 
 
 The meek he raises, but throws down 
 The wicked to the ground. 
 
 To God, the Lord, a hymn of praise 
 With grateful voices sing : 
 
 To songs of triumph tune the harp, 
 And strike each warbling string. 
 
125 
 PSALM CXLVIII. P. M 
 
 Ver, 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6l 
 Ye boundless Realms of joy, 
 
 Exalt your Maker's fame ; 
 His praise your song employ, 
 Above the starry frame. 
 Your voices raise, 
 Ye cherubim 
 And seraphim, 
 To sing his praise. 
 Thou moon that ruPst the night, 
 And sun that guid'st the day, 
 Ye glitt'ring stars of light, 
 To him your homage pay : 
 His praise declare, 
 Ye heav'ns above, 
 And clouds that move 
 In liquid air. 
 Let them adore the Lord, 
 
 And praise his holy name 
 By whose Almighty word 
 They all from nothing came ; 
 And all shall last, 
 From changes free : 
 His firm decree 
 Stands ever fast. 
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126 
 
 PSALM CXLDL C, M. 
 
 Ver. iT^, C~4, Cg- 
 O praise ye the Lord, # 
 
 Prepare your glad voice. 
 His praise in the great 
 
 Assembly to sing. 
 In our great Creator 
 
 Let Israel rejoice, 
 And children of Zion 
 
 Be glad in their King, 
 Let them his great name 
 
 Extol in the dance ; 
 With timbrel and harp 
 
 His praises express ; 
 Who always takes pleasure 
 
 His saints to advance, 
 And with his salvation 
 
 The humble to bless. 
 
 With glory adorn'd 
 
 His people shall sing 
 To God, who their beds 
 
 With safety does shield ; 
 Their mouths filPd with praises 
 
 Of him their great King, 
 Whilst a two-edged sword 
 
 Their right hand shall wield. 
 
127 
 PSALM CL. L. M* 
 
 Ver. 1, 2, 5, 6. 
 
 O praise the Lord in that bless'd place, 
 From whence his goodness largely flows ; 
 
 Praise him in heav'n, where he his face 
 Unveil'd in perfect glory shows. 
 
 Praise him for all the mighty acts 
 Which he in our behalf hath done ; 
 
 His kindness this return exacts, 
 
 With which our praise should equal run« 
 
 Let them, who joyful hymns compose, 
 To cymbals set their songs of praise ; 
 
 Cymbals of common use, and those 
 That loudly sound on solemn days. 
 
 Let all that vital breath enjoy, 
 
 The breath he does to them afford, 
 
 In just returns of praise employ ; 
 Let every creature praise the Lord. 
 
126 
 DOXOLOGIES. 
 
 I.— Common measure. 
 
 To Father, Son and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 Be glory, as it was, is now, 
 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
 8.— Do*uble common measure. 
 
 To God our Benefactor bring 
 
 The tribute of your praise, 
 Too small for an Almighty King, 
 
 But all that we can raise. 
 Glory to Thee, blest Three in One, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 As was, and is, and shall be done, 
 
 When time shall be no more. 
 
 3.— As 104th Psalm. 
 
 By angels in heav'n of ev'ry degree, 
 And saints upon earth all praise be address'd ? 
 To God in three persons, one God ever bless'd, 
 As it has been, now is, and always shall be. 
 
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 4.— liOiig measure. 
 
 To Father, Son. and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom earth and heav'n adore, 
 
 Be glory, as it was of old, 
 
 Is now, and shall be evermore. 
 
 5.— Another long measure* 
 
 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, 
 Praise him all creatures here below, 
 Praise him above, ye heav'nly host, 
 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 
 6.— Peculiar measure. Psalm 113* 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom heav'n's triumphant host, 
 
 And suff'ring saints on earth adore ; 
 Be glory as in ages past, 
 As now it is, and so shall last, 
 
 When time itself shall be no more. 
 
 7.— Short measure. 
 
 To God, the Father, Son, 
 
 And Spirit, glory be ; 
 As 'twas, and is, and shall be so> 
 
 To all eternity. 
 
130 
 HYMN I. C. M. 
 
 First Sunday in Advent* 
 
 Hark the glad sound ! the Saviour comes, 
 
 The Saviour promised long ; 
 Let ev'ry heart exult in praise, 
 
 And ev'ry voice in song. 
 
 He comes the pris'ners to release, 
 
 In Satan's bondage held ; 
 The gates of brass before him break, 
 
 The iron fetters yield. 
 
 He comes from thickest films of vice 
 
 To clear the mental ray, 
 And on the eye, oppress'd with night, 
 
 To pour celestial day. 
 
 He comes the broken heart to bind, 
 
 The wounded soul to cure, 
 And with the riches of his grace 
 
 To bless the humble poor. 
 
 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, 
 Thy welcome shall proclaim ; 
 
 And heav'n's eternal arches ring 
 With thy most honor'd name 
 
131 
 HYMN II. P. M. 
 
 Second Sunday In Advent* 
 
 Lo, he comes ! in clouds descending, 
 
 Once for guilty sinners slain; 
 Thousand, thousand saints attending, 
 
 Swell the triumph of his train. 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 Jesus comes, and comes to reign. 
 Ev'ry eye shall now behold him, 
 
 Rob'd in dreadful majesty ; 
 Those who set at nought and sold him, 
 
 Pierc'd and nail'd him to the tree, 
 Deeply wailing, 
 
 Shall the true Messiah see. 
 Blest redemption, long expected, 
 
 See ! his solemn pomp to share, 
 All his saints, by men rejected, 
 
 Rise to meet him in the air. 
 Hallelujah ! 
 
 See, the Son of God is there. 
 Yea, amen! let all adore thee, 
 
 High on thine eternal throne ; 
 Saviour ! take the pow'r and glory, 
 
 Make thy righteous sentence known, 
 O come quickly, 
 
 Claim the kingdoms for thine own. 
 
132 
 HYMN III. L. M. 
 
 Tliird Sunday in Advent. 
 
 Whene'er the angry passions rise, 
 
 And tempt our thoughts or tongues to strife? 
 
 On Jesus let us fix our eyes — 
 
 Bright pattern of the Christian life ! 
 
 To do his heav'nly Father's will 
 Was his employment and delight : 
 
 Humanity and holy zeal 
 
 Shone through his life divinely bright. 
 
 Dispensing good where'er he came, 
 The labours of his life were love ; 
 
 If then we love our Saviour's name, 
 Let us his bright example move. 
 
 But, ah ! how blind, how weak we are ! 
 
 How frail, how apt to turn aside ! 
 Lord, we depend upon thy care, 
 
 And ask thy spirit for our guide. 
 
133 
 HYMN IV. T. M. 
 
 Fourth Sunday in Advent* 
 
 Praise the Lord ! ye heav'ns adore him ; 
 
 Praise him, angels, in the height ; 
 Sun and moon rejoice before him, 
 
 Praise him all ye stars and light, 
 
 Praise the Lord ! for he hath spoken , 
 Worlds his mighty voice obey'd ; 
 
 Laws which never shall be broken, 
 For their guidance hath he made. 
 
 Praise the Lord ! for he is glorious, 
 Never shall his promise fail ; 
 
 God hath made his saints victorious, 
 Sin and death shall not prevails 
 
 Praise the God of our salvation ! 
 
 Hosts on high his pow'r proclaim ; 
 Heav'n and earth, and all creation, 
 
 Laud and magnify his name. 
 
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134 
 
 HYMN V. Christmas Day. P. M. 
 
 Hark, the herald angels sing, 
 Glory to the newborn king ; 
 Peace on earth and mercy mild, 
 God and sinners reconcil'd ! 
 Joyful all ye nations rise, 
 Join the triumph of the skies, 
 With th' angelic host proclaim, 
 Christ is born in Bethlehem. 
 Hark, the herald angels sing, 
 Glory to the newborn king. 
 
 Christ, by highest heav'n ador'd ; 
 Christ the everlasting Lord ; 
 Late in time behold him come, 
 Offspring of a virgin's womb ; 
 VeiPd in flesh the Godhead he, 
 Hail th' incarnate Deity ; 
 Pleas'd as man with man t'appear, 
 Jesus our Immanuel here. 
 Hark, the herald angels sing, &c. 
 
 Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace ! 
 Hail the sun of righteousness ! 
 Light and life to all he brings, 
 Ris'n with healing in his wings. 
 Mild he lays his glory by, 
 Born that man no more may die : 
 Born to raise the sons of earth, 
 Born to give them second birth. 
 Hark, the herald angels sing, &c. 
 
135 
 
 HYMN VI. Christmas Day. C. M, 
 
 High let us swell our tuneful notes, 
 
 And join th' angelic throng, 
 For angels no such love have known, 
 
 T'awake a cheerful song. 
 
 Good will to sinful men is shown, 
 And peace on earth is giv'n ; 
 
 For, lo ! the incarnate Saviour comes 
 With messages from heav'n. 
 
 Justice and grace, with sweet accord, 
 
 His rising beams adorn ; 
 Let heav'n and earth in concert join, 
 
 " To us a child is born." 
 
 Glory to God in highest strains, 
 
 In highest worlds be paid ; 
 His glory by our lips proclaim'd, 
 
 And by our lives display'd. 
 
 When shall we reach those blissful realms 
 Where Christ exalted reigns ? 
 
 And learn of the celestial choir 
 Their own immortal strains. 
 
136 
 
 HYMN VII. Christmas Day, C M, 
 
 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, 
 
 All seated on the ground, 
 The angel of the Lord came down, 
 
 And glory shone around. 
 Fear not, said he, (for mighty dread 
 
 Had seiz'd their troubl'd mind,) 
 Glad tidings of great joy I bring 
 
 To you, and all mankind. 
 To you in David's town this day 
 
 Is born, of David's line, 
 The Saviour who is Christ the Lord ; 
 
 And this shall be the sign : 
 The heav'nly babe you there shall find 
 
 To human view display'd, 
 All meanly wrapp'd in swathing bands, 
 
 And in a manger laid. 
 
 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith 
 
 Appeared a shining thrcng 
 Of angels, praising God, and thus 
 
 Address'd their joyful song : 
 
 " Ail glory be to God on high, 
 
 And to the earth be peace ; 
 Good will henceforth from heav'n to men 
 
 Begin, and never cease." 
 
137 
 HYMN VIII. C. M. 
 
 First Sunday after Christmas. 
 
 When all thy mercies, O my God, 
 
 My rising soul surveys, 
 Transported with the view, I'm lost 
 
 In wonder, love and praise. 
 
 O how shall words with equal warmth 
 
 The gratitude declare, 
 That glows within my ravish'd heart ? 
 
 But thou canst read it there. 
 
 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts 
 
 My daily thanks employ, 
 Nor is the least a cheerful heart 
 
 That tastes those gifts with joy. 
 
 Through every period of my life, 
 Thy goodness I'll proclaim ; 
 
 And, after death, in distant worlds 
 Resume the glorious theme. 
 
 Through all eternity, to thee 
 
 A joyful song I'll raise ; 
 For, oh ! eternity's too short 
 
 To utter all thy praise. 
 
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138 
 HYMN IX. L, At. 
 
 geconti Sunday after Christmas 
 
 The God oflife, whose constant care, 
 With blessings crowns each op'ning year. 
 My scanty span cloth still prolong, 
 And wakes anew my annual song, 
 
 How many precious souls are fled 
 To the vast regions of the dead, 
 Since last the still revolving sun 
 Began his yearly course to run. 
 
 We yet survive ; but who can say, 
 
 " Or through this year, or month, or day, 
 
 " I shall retain this vital breath 
 
 " Thus far, at least, in league with death'/ 1 
 
 That breath is thine, eternal God ; 
 'Tis thine to fix my soul's abode ; 
 It holds its life from thee alone 
 On earth, or in the world unknown. 
 
 To thee our spirits we resign, 
 Make them and own them still as thine, 
 And land them on that happy shore, 
 Where years and death are known no more. 
 
189 
 HYMN X. L, M. 
 
 Eplpliany, 
 
 O God,' who by thy star didst lead 
 TV adoring gentiles on their way 
 
 To him, whose wondrous birth has freed 
 Mankind from death, wherein they lay 
 
 Teach us, O Lord, to know and feel 
 The good which from thy mercy flows ; 
 
 That we to others may reveal 
 The tail, and all thy love disclose* 
 
 Lord ! what is man, that in thy mind 
 His humble lot should have a share ? 
 
 Or, what his sons, that thus they find 
 Their wants the object of thy care ? 
 
 All that a grateful heart can give, 
 Is poor to what thy love demands ! 
 
 Yet, Lord, accept us while we strive 
 T'obey, in fear, thy blest commands, 
 
140 
 HYMN XL S. M. 
 
 How beauteous are their feet 
 
 Who stand on Zion's hill ; 
 Who bring salvation on their tongues, 
 
 And words of peace reveal ! 
 
 How charming is their voice ! 
 
 How sweet the tidings are ! 
 "Zion! behold thy Saviour-king, 
 
 He reigns and triumphs here." 
 
 How happy are our ears, 
 That hear the joyful sound, 
 
 Which kings and prophets waited for 
 And sought, but never found. 
 
 How blessed are our eyes, 
 That see this heav'nly light ! 
 
 Prophets and kings desir'd it long, 
 But died without the sight. 
 
 The Lord makes known his name 
 Through all the earth abroad ; 
 
 Let every nation now behold 
 Their Saviour and their God ! 
 
141 
 
 HYMN XII. L M. 
 
 The Lord shall reign, where'er the sun 
 Doth his successive journeys run ; 
 His kingdoms stretch from shore to shore, 
 Till moons shall wax and wane no more, 
 
 To him shall fervent pray'r be made, 
 And princes throng to crown his head : 
 His name like sweet perfume shall rise. 
 With ev 9 ry morning sacrifice. 
 
 People and realms of every tongue, 
 Shall hail his love with sweetest song ; 
 And infant voices shall proclaim 
 Their early blessings on his name* 
 
 Blessings abound where'er he reigns ; 
 The pris'ner leaps, now free from chains ; 
 The weary find eternal rest, 
 And all the sons of want are blest. 
 
 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring 
 Peculiar honors to our king ; 
 Angels descend with songs again , 
 And earth repeat the loud amen. 
 
142 
 
 HYMN XIII. C. M. 
 
 O God of Bethel ! by whose hand 
 
 Thy people still are fed ; 
 Who through this weary pilgrimage 
 
 Hast all our fathers led. 
 
 Our vows, our pray'rs, we now present 
 Before thy throne of grace ; 
 
 God of our fathers ! be the God 
 Of their succeeding race. 
 
 Through each perplexing path of life, 
 Our wand'ring footsteps guide ; 
 
 Give us each day our daily bread, 
 And raiment fit provide. 
 
 O spread thy fost'ring wings around, 
 Till all our wand'rings cease ; 
 
 And at thine ever blest abode 
 Our souls arrive in peace. 
 
 Such blessings from thy gracious hand 
 Our humble pray'rs implore ; 
 
 And thou, the Lord, shalt be our God 
 And portion evermore. 
 
143 
 
 HYMN XIV. C. M. 
 
 The angel comes, he comes to reap 
 The harvest of the Lord ! 
 
 O'er all the earth with fatal sweep 
 Wide waves his flaming sword. 
 
 And who are they, in sheaves t'abide 
 The fire of vengeance bound ? 
 
 The tares, whose rank luxuriant pride 
 Chok'd the fair crop around. 
 
 And who are they, reserv'd in store 
 God's treasure-house to fill ? 
 
 The wheat, a hundred -fold that bore 
 Amid surrounding ill. 
 
 O King of Mercy ! grant us pow'r 
 
 Thy fiery wrath to flee ! 
 In thy destroying-angel's hour, 
 
 O gather us to thee ! 
 
144 
 
 HYMN XV. L, If. 
 
 The spacious firmament on high, 
 With all the blue ethereal sky, 
 And spangled heav'ns, a shining frame, 
 Their great original proclaim, 
 
 Th' unwearied sun from day to day 
 Does his Creator's povv'r display, 
 And publishes to ev'ry land 
 The work of an Almighty hand. 
 
 Soon as the cv'ning shades prevail, 
 The moon takes up the wondrous tale, 
 And nightly to the list'ning earth 
 Repeats the story of her birth ; 
 
 While all the stars that round her burn, 
 And all the planets in their turn, 
 Confirm the tidings as they roll, 
 And spread the truth from pole to pole* 
 
145 
 
 HYMN XVI. C. M. 
 
 O God ! by whom the seed is giv'n ; 
 
 By whom the harvest blesf ; 
 Whose word, like manna shower'd from 
 heav'n, 
 
 Is planted in our breast. 
 
 Preserve it from the passing feet, 
 
 And plund'rers of the air ; 
 The sultry sun's intenser heat, 
 
 And weeds of worldly care ! 
 
 Though buried deep or thinly strewn, 
 
 Do thou thy grace supply ; 
 The hope in earthly furrows sown 
 
 Shall ripen in the sky ! 
 
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146 
 
 HYMN XVII. S. M. 
 
 Welcome news the gospel brings, 
 Welcome news from heav'n above ; 
 
 Tidings from the King of kings, 
 Tidings full of grace and love ! 
 
 O ye sons of men, give ear ! 
 
 Listen to " the joyful sound," 
 Better news ye cannot hear : 
 
 In the gospel truth is found ; 
 
 Truth, that makes the simple wise ; 
 
 Truth, on which the hungry feed ; 
 Truth, the minister of joys ; 
 
 Truth, that makes us free indeed. 
 
 Welcome news the gospel brings, 
 Welcome to the poor and vile : 
 
 Gladden'd by these glorious things. 
 Guilt and poverty may smile. 
 
147 
 HYMN XVIII. A«H Wednesday. D. C. 
 
 O Lord ! turn not thy face away 
 
 From them that lowly lie, 
 Lamenting sore their sinful life 
 
 With tears and bitter cry. 
 Thy mercy-gates are open wide 
 
 To them that mourn their sin ; 
 O ! shut them not against us, Lord, 
 
 But let us enter in. 
 
 O Lord ! thou know'st what things be past, 
 
 Also the things that be ; 
 Thou know'st also what is to come, 
 
 Nothing is hid from thee. 
 Lord, to thy mercy-seat we come, 
 
 Where mercy doth abound, 
 Desiring mercy for our sins, 
 
 To heal our soul's deep wound. 
 
 O Lord ! we need not to repeat 
 
 What we do beg and crave ; 
 For thou dost know before we ask 
 
 The thing that we would have, 
 Mercy, O Lord ! mercy we seek, 
 
 This is the total sum ; 
 For mercy, Lord, is all our prayer, 
 
 O ! let thy mercy come. 
 
148 
 
 HYMN XIX. C, M. 
 
 When rising from the bed of death, 
 O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear, 
 
 I see my Maker face to face, 
 O! how shall I appear? 
 
 If yet, while pardon may be found, 
 
 And mercy may be sought, 
 My heart with inward horror shrinks, 
 
 And trembles at the thought ; 
 
 When thou, O Lord ! shalt stand disclos'd 
 
 In majesty severe, 
 And sit in judgment on my soul, 
 
 O i how shall I appear? 
 
 Lord ! see the sorrows of my heart, 
 
 Ere yet it be too late ; 
 And hear my Saviour's dying groans 
 
 To give those sorrows weight ! 
 
 For never shall my soul despair 
 
 Her pardon to procure ; 
 Who knows thine only son has died 
 
 To make her pardon sure. 
 
149 
 
 HYMN XX. C. M. 
 
 Oh, help us, Lord ! each hour of need 
 
 Thy heav'nly succour give ; 
 Help us in thought, and word, and deed, 
 
 Each hour on earth we live. 
 
 Oh, help us, when our spirits bleed 
 
 With contrite anguish sore, 
 And when our hearts are cold and dead, 
 
 Oh, help us, Lord, the more. 
 
 Oh, help us through the pray'r of faith 
 
 More firmly to believe ; 
 For still the more thy servant hath, 
 
 The more shall he receive. 
 
 Oh, help us, Jesus ! from on high, 
 
 We know no help but thee ; 
 Oh, help us so to live and die, 
 As thine in heav'n to be. 
 
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150 
 
 HYMN XXI. L. M. 
 
 O Thou, to whose all searching sight 
 The darkness shineth as the light. 
 Search, prove my heart, it looks to thee, 
 O hurst its honds and set it free ! 
 
 Wash out its stains, remove its dross, 
 Bind my affections to the cross; 
 Hallow each thought, let all within 
 Be clean, as thou, my Lord, art clean. 
 
 If in this darksome wild I stray, 
 
 Be thou my light, be thou my way ; 
 
 No foes, no violence I fear, 
 
 No harm, while thou, my God, art near* 
 
 When rising floods my soul o'erflow, 
 When sinks my heart in waves of woe, 
 Jesus, thy timely aid impart, 
 And raise my head and cheer my heart. 
 
 Saviour! where'er thy steps I see, 
 Dauntless, untir'd, I follow thee ; 
 O let thy hand support me still, 
 And lead me to thy holy hill. 
 
151 
 
 HYMN XXIL C. M. 
 
 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 
 
 In a believer's ear ! 
 It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds. 
 
 And drives away his fear. 
 
 It makes the wounded spirit whole. 
 And calms the troubled breast ; 
 
 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, 
 And to the weary, rest. 
 
 Dear name ! the rock on which I build, 
 My shield and hiding-place : 
 
 My never-failing treas'ry, filPd 
 With boundless stores of grace. 
 
 By thee my pray'rs acceptance gain, 
 
 Although with sin dehTd ; 
 Satan accuses me in vain, 
 
 And I am own'd a child. 
 
 Jesus ! my Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, 
 My Prophet, Priest, and King ; 
 
 My Lord, my life, my way, my end, 
 Accept the praise I bring. 
 
152 
 
 HYMN XXIII. L.M. 
 
 O Thou, whom neither time nor space 
 Can circle in, unseen, unknown, 
 
 Nor faith in boldest flight can trace, 
 Save through thy Spirit and thy Son ! 
 
 And Thou, that from thy bright abode, 
 To us in mortal weakness shown, 
 
 Didst graft the manhood into God, 
 Eternal, co-eternal Son ! 
 
 And Thou, whose unction from on high 
 By comfort, light, and love is known ! 
 
 Who, with the parent deity, 
 Dread Spirit ! art for ever one ! 
 
 Great First and Last ! Thy blessings give ! 
 
 And grant us faith, thy gift alone, 
 To love and praise thee while we live, 
 
 And do whate'er thou wouldat have done ! 
 
153 
 
 HYMN XXIV. C. M. 
 
 Dark was the night, and cold the ground 
 On which the Lord was laid ; 
 
 His sweat like drops of blood ran down, 
 In agony he pray'd : 
 
 " Father, remove this bitter cup, 
 
 " If such thy sacred will ; 
 " If not, content, to drink it up, 
 
 "Thy pleasure I fulfil. " 
 
 Go to the garden, sinner, see 
 Those precious drops that flow ! 
 
 That heavy load he bore for thee — ■ 
 For thee he lies so low. 
 
HYMN XXV. L. M. 
 
 Good Friday. 
 
 When I survey the wondrous cross, 
 On which the prince of glory died, 
 
 My richest gain I count but loss, 
 And pour contempt on all my pride. 
 
 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, 
 Save in the cross of Christ my God : 
 
 All the vain things that eharm'd me most, 
 I sacrifice them to thy blood. 
 
 See from his head, his hands, his feet, 
 Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; 
 
 Did e'er such love and sorrow meet ? 
 Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 
 
 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
 That were a tribute far too small ; 
 
 Love so amazing, so divine, 
 Demands my life, my soul, my all. 
 
165 
 HYMN XXVI. P. M. 
 
 Easter. 
 
 Jesus Christ is risen to-day,— Hallelujah I 
 Our triumphant holiday , — Hallelujah ! 
 Who so lately on the cross — Hallelujah ! 
 Suffer'd to redeem our loss. — Hallelujah ! 
 
 Hymns of praise then let us sing — Hallelujah I 
 Unto Christ our heav'nly king ; — Hallelujah ! 
 Who endur'd the cross and grave — Hallelujah! 
 Sinners to redeem and save. — Hallelujah! 
 
 But the pains which he endur'd — Hallelujah ! 
 Our salvation have procur'd ; — Hallelujah ! 
 Now he reigns above the sky, — Hallelujah ! 
 Where the angels ever cry — Hallelujah ! 
 
156 
 
 HYMN XXVII. C. M. 
 
 The Sun of Righteousness appears, 
 
 To set in blood no more : 
 The light which scatters all your fears. 
 
 Your rising God, adore ! 
 
 The saints, when he resigned his breath, 
 Unclos'd their sleeping eyes ; 
 
 He breaks again the bands of death, 
 Again the dead arise. 
 
 Alone the dreadful race he ran, 
 
 Alone the wine-press trod ; 
 He groans, he dies, — behold the man ! 
 
 He lives ; — behold the God ! 
 
 In vain the watch, the stone, the seal, 
 
 Forbid the Lord to rise ; 
 He breaks the gates of death and hell, 
 
 And opens Paradise. 
 
157 
 
 HYMN XXVIII. L. M. 
 
 Ye faithful souls who Jesus know, 
 If risen indeed with him ye are, 
 
 Superior to the joys below, 
 
 His resurrection's pow'r declare. 
 
 Your faith by holy tempers prove, 
 By actions show your sins forgiv'n, 
 
 And seek the glorious things above, 
 
 And follow Christ, your head, to heav'n. 
 
 There your exalted Saviour see, 
 Seated at God's right hand again, 
 
 In all his Father's majesty, 
 In everlasting power to reign. 
 
 To him continually aspire, 
 
 Contending for your destin'd place ; 
 And emulate the angel choir, 
 
 And only live to love and praise. 
 
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158 
 
 HYMN XXIX. P. M. 
 
 The Lord my pasture shall prepare, 
 And feed me with a shepherd's care ; 
 His presence shall my wants supply. 
 And guard me with a watchful eye : 
 My noonday walks he shall attend, 
 And all my midnight hours defend. 
 
 When in the sultry glebe I faint, 
 Or on the thirsty mountain pant, 
 To fertile vales and dewy meads 
 My weary wand'ring steps he leads ; 
 Where peaceful rivers soft and slow, 
 Amid the verdant landscape flow. 
 
 Though in the paths of death I tread, 
 With gloomy horrors overspread, 
 My steadfast heart shall fear no ill, 
 For thou, O Lord, art with me still : 
 Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, 
 And guide me through the dreadful shade. 
 
 Though in a bare and rugged way, 
 Through devious, lonely wilds I stray,, 
 Thy bounty shall my pain beguile : 
 The barren wilderness shall smile, 
 With sudden greens and herbage crown'd, 
 And streams shall murmur all around. 
 
159 
 HYMN XXX. C. M. 
 
 God moves in a mysterious way 
 His wonders to perform ; 
 
 He plants his footsteps in the sea, 
 And rides upon the storm. 
 
 Deep in unfathomable mines 
 
 Of never-failing skill, 
 He treasures up his great designs, 
 
 And works his sov'reign will. 
 
 Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, 
 The clouds ye so much dread 
 
 Are big with mercy,' and shall break 
 In blessings on your head. 
 
 Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, 
 But trust him for his grace ; 
 
 Behind a frowning providence 
 He hides a smiling face. 
 
 His purposes will ripen fast, 
 
 Unfolding ev'ry hour ; 
 The bud may have a bitter taste, 
 
 But sweet will be the flow'r. 
 
 Blind unbelief is sure to err, 
 And scan his work in vain ; 
 
 God is his own interpreter, 
 And he will make it plain, 
 
160 
 
 HYMN XXXI. C. M. 
 
 Come, holy spirit, heav'nly dove, 
 With all thy quick'ning pow'rs, 
 
 Kindle a flame of sacred love 
 In these cold hearts of ours. 
 
 See how we grovel here below, 
 Fond of these earthly toys ; 
 
 Our souls how heavily they go, 
 To reach eternal joys. 
 
 In vain we tune our lifeless songs, 
 
 In vain we strive to rise ! 
 Hosannas languish on our tongues, 
 
 And our devotion dies. 
 
 Come, holy spirit, heav'nly dove, 
 With all thy quick'ning pow'rs ; 
 
 Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, 
 And that shall kindle ours. 
 
161 
 
 HYMN XXXII. C. M. 
 
 O for a heart to praise my God, 
 
 A heart from sin set free ! 
 A heart that always feels the blood 
 
 So freely shed for me ! 
 
 A heart resign'd, submissive, meek, 
 My dear Redeemer's throne ; 
 
 Where only Christ is heard to speak, 
 Where Jesus reigns alone. 
 
 A humble, lowly, contrite heart, 
 Believing, true, and clean ; 
 
 Which neither life nor death can part 
 From him that reigns within. 
 
 A heart in ev'ry thought renew'd, 
 
 And full of love divine ; 
 Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, 
 
 A copy, Lord, of thine. 
 
 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart, 
 Come quickly from above ; 
 
 Write thy new name upon my heart, 
 Thy new, best name of love. 
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162 
 HYMN XXXIIL Ascension Day. L. M. 
 
 Our Lord is risen from the dead, 
 
 Our Jesus is gone up on high ; 
 The pow'rs of hell are captive led, 
 
 Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 
 
 There his triumphal chariot waits, 
 And angels chant the solemn lay, 
 
 " Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates ! 
 " Ye everlasting doors, give way !" 
 
 Loose all your bars of massy light, 
 
 And wide unfold the radiant scene ; 
 He claims those mansions as his right. 
 
 Receive the king of glory in. 
 " Who is the king of glory ? who ?" 
 
 The Lord, that all his foes o'ercame ; 
 The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew, 
 
 And Jesus is the conq'ror's name. 
 Lo ! his triumphant chariot waits, 
 
 And angels chant the solemn lay, 
 " Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates ! 
 
 " Ye everlasting doors, give way !" 
 " Who is the king of glory? who?" 
 
 The Lord of boundless power possest ; 
 The king of saints and angels too, 
 
 God over all, for ever blest. 
 
163 
 
 HYMN XXXIV. CM. 
 
 How glorious is the King to-day ! 
 
 How glorious Israel's King ! 
 With truth his people thus may say, 
 
 And well his praise may sing. 
 
 He makes his goodness pass before 
 His wond'ring people's eyes ; 
 
 And feeds them with a boundless store 
 Of satisfying joys. 
 
 He meets them with a smiling face, 
 
 And with a father's voice ; 
 He bids them triumph in his grace, 
 
 And in his name rejoice. 
 
 Their praise with favour he receives, 
 And hearkens when they pray ; 
 
 Forgives their sins, their wants relieves, 
 And leads them in the way. 
 
 To Israel's God be glory given, 
 The God whom saints adore, 
 
 On earth, and in the highest heav'n, 
 Both now and evermore. 
 
164 
 HYMN XXXV. C. M. 
 
 Wliit-Sunday* 
 
 Spirit of Truth ! on this thy day 
 
 To thee for help we cry, 
 To guide us through the dreary way 
 
 Of dark mortality ! 
 
 We ask not, Lord ! thy cloven flame, 
 Or tongues of various tone ; 
 
 But long thy praises to proclaim 
 With fervour in our own. 
 
 We mourn not that prophetic skill 
 Is found on earth no more ! 
 
 Enough for us to trace thy will 
 In Scripture's sacred lore. 
 
 We neither have, nor seek the pow'r 
 
 111 demons to control ; 
 But thou, in dark temptation's hour, 
 
 Shalt chase them from the soul. 
 
165 
 HYMN XXXVI. C. M. 
 
 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator ! come, 
 
 Inspire the souls of thine, 
 Till ev'ry heart which thou hast made, 
 
 Is fill'd with grace divine. 
 
 Thou art the Comforter, the gift 
 
 Of Gcd, and fire of love : 
 The everlasting spring of joy, 
 
 And unction from above. 
 
 Enlighten our dark souls till they 
 Thy sacred love embrace ; 
 
 Assist our minds (by nature frail) 
 With thy celestial grace. 
 
 Drive far from us the mortal foe, 
 And give us peace within ; 
 
 That, by thy guidance blest, we may 
 Escape the snares of sin. 
 
 Teach us the Father to confess, 
 And Son from death reviv'd ; 
 
 And with them both, thee, Holy Ghost, 
 Who art from both deriv'd. 
 
 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
 
 The God whom we adore, 
 Be glory, as it was, is now, 
 
 And shall be evermore. 
 
166 
 HYMN XXXVII. L. M. 
 
 Trinity, 
 
 Father of Heav'n ! whose love profound, 
 A ransom for our souls hath found, 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 To us thy pard'ning love extend. 
 
 Almighty Son ! Incarnate word, 
 Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord ! 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 To us thy saving grace extend. 
 
 Eternal Spirit ! by whose breath 
 The soul is rais'd from sin and death, 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 To us thy quick'ning pow'r extend. 
 
 Jehovah! Father! Spirit! Son! 
 Mysterious Godhead ! Three in one ! 
 Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
 Grace, pardon, life, to us extend. 
 
167 
 
 HYMN XXXVIII. C. M. 
 
 When sinners utter boasting words, 
 
 And glory in their shame ; 
 The Lord, well pleas'd, an ear affords 
 
 To those who fear his name. 
 
 They often meet to seek his face, 
 
 And what they do or say, 
 Is noted in his book of grace 
 
 Against another day* 
 For they, by faith, a day descry, 
 
 And joyfully expect, 
 When he, descending from the sky, 
 
 His jewels will collect. 
 
 Unnoticed now, because unknown, 
 
 A poor and suffering few ; 
 He comes to claim them for his own, 
 
 And bring them forth to view. 
 
 With transport then their Saviour's care 
 
 And favour they shall prove ; 
 As tender parents guard and spare 
 
 The children of their love. 
 Assembled worlds will then discern 
 
 The saints alone are blest, 
 When wrath shall like an oven burn, 
 
 And yengeance strike the rest. 
 
168 
 
 HYMN XXXIX. C. M. 
 
 Father of Mercies ! in thy word 
 What endless riches shine ! 
 
 For ever be thy name ador'd 
 For knowledge thus divine ! 
 
 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 
 Spreads heav'nly peace around ; 
 
 And life and everlasting joys 
 Attend the blissful sound. 
 
 O may those heav'nly pages be 
 My first, my chief delight ! 
 
 And still new beauties may I see, 
 And still increase in light. 
 
 Divine Instructor ! glorious Lord ! 
 
 Be thou for ever near : 
 Teach me to love thy sacred word, 
 
 And view my Saviour there. 
 
169 
 
 HYMN XL. C. M. 
 
 To thee, we come, our God, to thee, 
 We come to seek thy face ; 
 
 Before thy throne thy people see, 
 Before thy throne of grace. 
 
 We bring thy promise, and we plead 
 Thy mercy and thy name ; 
 
 To our petitions, Lord, give heed, 
 And put us not to shame. 
 
 Subdue the foes that are within, 
 Our mighty foes subdue ; 
 
 O ! break in us the pow'r of sin, 
 And make us, Lord, anew. 
 
 We know, in such a strife as this, 
 How vain are mortal pow'rs ; 
 
 No strength but thine sufficient is 
 Against such foes as ours. 
 
 In us, thy pleasure, Lord, fulfil, 
 The work of faith with pow'r ; 
 
 That we may do and love thy will, 
 Nor leave thee from this hour. 
 
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170 
 
 HYMN XLI. C. M. 
 
 Alas ! what hourly dangers rise, 
 What snares beset my way ! 
 
 Of these, my soul, be still appris'd, 
 And hourly watch and pray. 
 
 The world, the devil, and the flesh, 
 
 My feeble soul invade ; 
 I find my own resistance vain, 
 
 Without my Saviour's aid. 
 
 Whene'er temptations would allure, 
 
 Or fill my heart with dread, 
 My God, thy pow'rful grace impart, 
 
 To help in time of need, 
 
 May fear of thee and dread of sin 
 
 My watchful soul possess ; 
 And lively faith and joyful hope 
 
 My vigilance increase. 
 
 Help me to pray } and watch, and strive ; 
 
 O bid the tempter flee ! 
 And let me never, never stray, 
 
 From happiness and thee ! 
 
171 
 
 HYMN XLII. L. M, 
 
 Creator of the rolling flood ! 
 
 On whom thy people hope alone ; 
 Who cam'st by water and by blood, 
 
 For man's offences to atone ; 
 
 We meet at thy command, O Lord, 
 Now send thy Spirit from above ; 
 
 We rest upon thy faithful word, 
 
 Now fill our hearts with heav'nly love. 
 
 Grant us, devoid of worldly care, 
 . And leaning on thy bounteous hand, 
 To seek thy help in humble pray'r, 
 And on thy sacred rock to stand ; 
 
 And when, our livelong toil to crown, 
 Thy call shall set the spirit free, 
 
 To cast with joy our burthen down, 
 And rise, O Lord, to follow thee ! 
 
172 
 
 HYMN XLIII. C. M. 
 
 How David, when by sin deceiv'd, 
 From bad to worse went on ! 
 
 For when the holy spirit's griev'd, 
 Our strength and guard are gone. 
 
 So from a spark of fire at first, 
 
 That has not been descried, 
 A dreadful flame has often burst, 
 
 And ravag'd far and wide. 
 
 When sin deceives, it hardens too, 
 For though he vainly sought 
 
 To hide his crimes from public view. 
 Of God he little thought. 
 
 Let those who think they stand, beware, 
 
 For David stood before ; 
 Nor let the fallen soul despair, 
 
 For mercv can restore. 
 
173 
 
 HYMN XLIV. P. M. 
 
 Jesus, refuge of my soul, 
 
 Let me to thy bosom fly, 
 While the waves of trouble roll, 
 
 While the tempest still is nigh ; 
 Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, 
 
 Till the storm of life is past ; 
 Safe into the haven guide ; 
 
 O, receive my soul at last ! 
 
 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 stay'd, 
 
 All my hope from thee I bring ; * 
 Cover my defenceless head 
 
 With the shadow of thy wing e 
 
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174 
 
 HYMxN XLV. L. M. 
 
 What various hindrances we meet 
 In coming to the mercy-seat ! 
 Yet who that knows the worth of pray'r, 
 But wishes to be often there ? 
 
 Pray'r makes the darken'd cloud withdraw, 
 Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw, 
 Gives exercise to faith and love, 
 Brings ev'ry blessing from above. 
 
 Restraining pray'r, we cease to fight, 
 Pray'r makes the Christian's armour bright ; 
 And Satan trembles when he sees 
 The weakest saint upon his knees. 
 
 While Moses stood with arms spread wide, 
 Success was found on Israel's side ; 
 But when through weariness they fail'd 
 That moment Amalek prevail'd. 
 
175 
 
 HYMN XL VI. D. C. 
 
 Blest is the man whose soft'ning heart 
 
 Feels all another's pain ; 
 To whom the supplicating eye 
 
 Was never rais'd in vain : 
 Whose heart expands with gen'rous warmth, 
 
 A stranger's woes to feel ; 
 And weeps in pity o'er the wound 
 
 He wants the pow'r to heaL 
 
 To gentle offices of love 
 
 His feet are never slosv ; 
 He views, through mercy's melting eye, 
 
 A brother in a foe. 
 To him protection shall be shown ; 
 
 And mercy, from above, 
 Descend on those who thus fulfil 
 
 The perfect law of love. 
 
176 
 
 HYMN XLVIL P. M. 
 
 Saviour, source of every blessing, 
 Tune my heart to grateful lays ; 
 
 Streams of mercy, never ceasing, 
 Call for ceaseless songs of praise. 
 
 Teach me some melodious measure, 
 Sung by raptur'd saints above ; 
 
 Fill my soul with sacred pleasure, 
 While I sing redeeming love e 
 
 Thou didst seek me when a stranger, 
 Wand'ring from the fold of God; 
 
 Thou, to save my soul from danger, 
 Didst redeem me with thy blood. 
 
 By thy hand restored, defended, 
 
 Safe through life thus far I'm come ; 
 
 Safe, O Lord, when life is ended, 
 Bring me to my heav'nly home. 
 
177 
 
 HYMNXLVHI. CM. 
 
 Almighty Father of mankind, 
 On thee my hopes remain ; 
 
 And when the day of trouble comes, 
 I shall not trust in vain. 
 
 In early years thou wast my guide, 
 And of my youth the friend ; 
 
 And as my days began with thee 
 With thee my days shall end. 
 
 I know the pow'r in whom I trust, 
 The arm on which I lean ; 
 
 He will my Saviour ever be, 
 Who has my Saviour been. 
 
 Thou wilt not cast me off when age 
 
 And evil days descend ; 
 Thou wilt not leave me in despair 
 
 To mourn my latter end. 
 
 Therefore in life I'll trust to thee, 
 
 In death I will adore ; 
 And after death will sing thy praise, 
 
 When time shall he no more. 
 
178 
 
 HYMN XLDL CM. 
 
 There is a land of pure delight, 
 Where saints immortal reign ; 
 
 Infinite day excludes the night, 
 And pleasures banish pain. 
 
 There everlasting spring abides, 
 
 And never-fading flowers ; 
 Death, like a narrow sea, divides 
 
 This heav'nly land from ours. 
 
 But tim'rous mortals start and shrink 
 
 To cross this narrow sea, 
 And linger shiv'ring on the brink, 
 
 And fear to launch away. 
 
 O could we make our doubts remove 
 Those gloomy doubts that rise, 
 
 And see the Canaan that we love 
 With faith's enlightened eyes ; 
 
 Could we but climb where Moses stood, 
 And view the landscape o'er, 
 
 Not Jordan's streams, nor death's cold flood, 
 Could fright us from the shore ! 
 
179 
 
 HYMN L. L. M. 
 
 The law commands, and makes us know 
 What duties to our God we owe ; 
 But 'tis the gospel must reveal 
 Where lies our strength to do his will, 
 
 The law discovers guilt and sin, 
 
 And shows how vile our hearts have boon ; 
 
 Only the gospel can express 
 
 Forgiving love and cleansing grace. 
 
 What curses doth the law denounce 
 Against the man that fails but once ; 
 But in the gospel Christ appears, 
 Pard'ning the guilt of numerous years* 
 
 My soul, no more attempt io draw 
 Thy life and comfort from the law ; 
 Fly to the hope the gospel gives ; 
 The man that trusts the promise lives, 
 
180 
 
 HYMN LI. 
 
 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness, 
 Pierce the clouds of sinful night ; 
 
 Come, thou source of sweetest gladness, 
 Breathe thy life and spread thy light ! 
 
 Come, thou best of all donations 
 God can give, or we implore ; 
 
 Having thy sweet consolations, 
 We need wish for nothing more. 
 
 Author of the new creation, 
 
 On our souls thy graces shower ; 
 
 Make our hearts thy habitation, 
 
 Come with unction and with power. 
 
 Manifest thy love for ever, 
 
 Fence us in on ev'ry side ; 
 In distress, be our reliever, 
 
 Guard and teach, support and guide* 
 
181 
 
 HYMN LII. P. M. 
 
 Lord, have mercy, and remove us 
 
 Early to thy plac*e of rest, 
 Where the heav'ns are calm above us, 
 
 And as calm each sainted breast ! 
 
 Holiest, hear us ! by the anguish 
 On the cross thou didst endure, 
 
 Let no more our sad hearts languish 
 In this weary world obscure ! 
 
 Gracious ! yet if our repentance 
 Be not perfect and sincere, 
 
 Lord, suspend thy fatal sentence, 
 Leave us still in sadness here ! 
 
 Leave us, Saviour ! till our spirit 
 From each earthly taint is free ; 
 
 Fit thy kingdom to inherit, 
 Fit to take its rest with thee ! 
 
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182 
 
 HYMN LIIL S. M. 
 
 Soldiers of Christ, arise, 
 
 And put your armour on, 
 Strong in the strength which God supplies, 
 
 Through his eternal Son. 
 
 Strong in the Lord of Hosts, 
 
 And in his mighty pow'r, 
 Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, 
 
 Is more than conqueror. 
 
 Stand then in his great might, 
 With all his strength endued ; 
 
 And take to arm you for the fight 
 The panoply of God : 
 
 That, having all things done, 
 
 And all your conflicts past, 
 Ye may behold your vict'ry won, 
 
 And stand complete at last. 
 
183 
 
 HYMN LIV. S. M. 
 
 Blest is the tie that binds 
 
 Our hearts in Christian love : 
 
 The fellowship of kindred minds 
 Is like to that above . 
 
 Before our Father's throne 
 
 We pour united prayers ; 
 Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, 
 
 Our comforts and our cares. 
 
 We share our mutual woes, 
 
 Our mutual burdens bear ; 
 And often for each other flows 
 
 The sympathizing tear. 
 
 When we at death must part, 
 How keen, how deep the pain ! 
 
 But we shall still be join'd in heart, 
 And hope to meet again. 
 
 From sorrow, toil, and pain, 
 
 And sin we shall be free ; 
 And perfect love and friendship reign 
 
 Throughout eternity. 
 
184 
 
 HYMN LV. C. M. 
 
 Oh ! for a closer walk with God, 
 A calm and heav'nly frame ! 
 
 A light to shine upon the road 
 That leads me to the Lamb ! 
 
 Where is the blessedness I knew, 
 When first I saw the Lord ? 
 
 Where is the soul-refreshing view 
 Of Jesus and his word ? 
 
 What peaceful hours I then enjoy'd ; 
 
 How sweet their mem'ry still : 
 But now I feel an aching void 
 
 The world can never fill. 
 
 Return, O holy Dove, return, 
 
 Sweet messenger of rest ; 
 I hate the sins that made thee mourn, 
 
 And drove thee from my breast. 
 
 So shall my walk be close with God ; 
 
 Calm and serene my frame ; 
 So purer light shall mark the road 
 
 That leads me to the Lamb. 
 
185 
 
 HYMN LVL S. M. 
 
 Come ye, that love the Lord, 
 
 And let your joys be known ; 
 Join in a song with sweet accord, 
 
 And thus surround the throne. 
 
 Let those refuse to sing 
 
 That never knew our God ; 
 But children of the heav'nly king 
 
 Should speak their joys abroad. 
 
 The God of heav'n is ours, 
 
 Our Father and our love ; 
 His care shall guard life's fleeting hours, 
 
 Then waft our souls above. 
 
 There shall we see his face, 
 
 And never, never sin ; 
 There, from the rivers of his grace 9 
 
 Drink endless pleasures in. 
 
 Then let our songs abound, 
 
 And ev'ry tear be dry ; 
 We're traveling thro' ImmanuePs ground. 
 
 To fairer worlds on high. 
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186 
 
 HYMN LVIL C. M. 
 
 With one consent let all the earth 
 The praise of God proclaim, 
 
 Who sent the Saviour, by whose birth 
 To man salvation came. 
 
 Let nations join to magnify 
 The great, the wondrous love, 
 
 Of Him, who left for us the sky, 
 And all the joys above. 
 
 But vainly thus in songs of praise 
 
 We bear a joyful part ; 
 If, while our voice aloud we raise, 
 
 We lift not up the heart. 
 
 We, by a holy life alone, 
 
 Our Saviour's laws fulfill ; 
 By them his glory best is shown 
 
 Who best perform his will. 
 
187 
 HYMN LV1II. L. M. 
 
 morning. 
 
 Awake, my soul, and with the sun 
 Thy daily stage of duty run ; 
 Shake off dull sloth, and early rise 
 To pay thy morning sacrifice. 
 
 Redeem thy misspent moments past, 
 And live this day as if thy last ; 
 Thy talents to improve take care ; 
 For the great day thyself prepare. 
 
 Let all thy converse be sincere, 
 
 Thy conscience as the noonday clear ; 
 
 For God's all-seeing eye surveys 
 
 Thy secret thoughts, thy works and ways. 
 
 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, 
 And with the angels bear thy part ; 
 Who all night long unwearied sing, 
 High glory to th' eternal King ! 
 
188 * 
 HYMN LIX. C. M. 
 
 Evening. 
 
 Glory to thee, my God, this night, 
 For all the blessings of the light ; 
 Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, 
 Beneath thy own almighty wings ! 
 
 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, 
 The ill that I this day have done ; 
 That with the world, myself, and thee, 
 I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 
 
 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
 The grave as little as my bed ; 
 Teach me to die, that so I may 
 Rise glorious at the judgment-day, 
 
 O may my soul on thee repose, 
 And may sweet sleep mine eyelids close ; 
 Sleep that shall me more active make, 
 To serve my God when I awake. 
 
 Praise God from whom all blessings flow, 
 Praise him all creatures here below, 
 Praise him above, ye heav'nly host, 
 Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 
 
189 
 HYMN LX. L. M. 
 
 Sacrament* 
 
 My God, and is thy table spread. 
 
 And doth thy cup with love o'erflow ? 
 
 Thither be all thy children led, 
 
 And let them all thy sweetness know* 
 
 Hail, sacred feast, which Jesus makes, 
 Rich banquet of his flesh and blood ! 
 
 Thrice happy he, who here partakes 
 That sacred stream, that heav'nly food. 
 
 Why are its bounties all in vain 
 Before unwilling hearts displayed ? 
 
 Was not for you the victim slain ! 
 Are you forbid the children's bread ? 
 
 O, let thy table honour'd be, 
 
 And furnish'd well with joyful guests ; 
 And may each soul salvation see, 
 
 That here its sacred pledges tastes. 
 
 Let crowds approach with hearts prepar'd, 
 With hearts inflam'd let all attend ; 
 
 Nor, when we leave our Father's board, 
 The pleasure or the profit end. 
 
190 
 HYMN LXI. P. M. 
 
 Sacrament* 
 
 Forgive, O Lord ! our wand'rings past, 
 Henceforth we would obey thy call ; 
 Our sins far from us let us cast, 
 And turn to thee devoutly all : 
 
 Then with archangels we shall sing 
 Praises to heavVs eternal King. 
 
 Hear us, O God ! in mercy hear, 
 With sorrow we our guilt deplore ; 
 
 Pity our anguish, calm our fear, 
 And give us grace to sin no more. 
 Then with archangels, &c. 
 
 While at yon altar's foot we kneel, 
 And of the holy rite partake ; 
 
 Our pardon, Lord! vouchsafe to seal, 
 
 For Jesus our Redeemer's sake. 
 
 Then with archangels, &c. 
 
191 
 HYMN LXII. L. M. 
 
 Funeral. 
 
 Oft as the bell with, solemn toll, 
 Speaks the departure of a soul ; 
 Let each one ask himself, "Am I 
 "Prepar'd, should I be call'd, to die?" 
 
 Only this frail and fleeting breath 
 Preserves me from the jaws of death : 
 Soon as it fails, at once I'm gone, 
 And plung'd into a world unknown. 
 
 Thus leaving all I lov'd below, 
 
 To God's tribunal must I go i 
 
 Must hear the judge pronounce my fate, 
 
 And fix my everlasting state. 
 
 My Saviour, help me now to flee 
 From future wrath by faith in thee : 
 That faith may holy deeds approve ! 
 Faith else were vain, and vain thy love. 
 
 Thus when the solemn bell I hear, 
 If freed from sin, I need not fear : 
 Nor would that thought distressing be, 
 " Perhaps it next may toll for me." 
 
192 
 HYMN LXIII. C. M. 
 
 Funeral. 
 
 When youth and age are snatch'd away 
 
 By death's resistless hand, 
 Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, 
 
 Which friendship must demand. 
 
 While pity prompts the rising sigh, 
 
 With awful pow'r imprest, 
 May this dread truth, " I too must die," 
 
 Sink deep in ev'ry breast. 
 
 Let this vain world allure no more : 
 
 Behold the op'ning tomb ; 
 It bids us use the present hour : 
 
 To-morrow death may come. 
 
 The voice of this instructive scene 
 
 May ev'ry heart obey ! 
 Nor be the faithful warning vain, 
 
 Which calls to watch and pray ! 
 
 O let us to that Saviour fly, 
 Whose arm alone can save ; 
 
 Then shall our hopes ascend on high, 
 And triumph o'er the grave. 
 
193 
 HYMN LXIV. C. M. 
 
 FuneraU 
 
 Hark ! from the tombs, a doleful sound. 
 
 My ears attend the cry — 
 u Ye living men, come, view the ground 
 
 u Where you must shortly lie. 
 
 " Princes, this clay must be your bed, 
 
 " In spite of all your tow'rs ; 
 * The tall, the wise, the rev'rend head 
 
 " Must lie as low as ours." 
 
 Great God ! is this our certain doom ? 
 
 And are we still secure? 
 Still walking downwards to the tomb ? 
 
 And yet prepar'd no more ? 
 
 Grant us the pow'rs of quick'ning grace,, 
 
 To fit our souls to fly : 
 Then, when we drop this dying flesh 3 
 
 We'll rise above the sky. 
 
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194 
 HYMN LXV. L. M. 
 
 Ordination. 
 
 Father of Mercies ! bow thine ear, 
 Attentive to our earnest pray'r ; 
 We plead for those who plead for thee, 
 Successful pleaders may they be. 
 
 How great their work ! how vast their charge! 
 Do thou their anxious souls enlarge ; 
 To them thy sacred truth reveal ; 
 Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 
 
 Teach them to sow the precious seed, 
 Teach them thy chosen flock to feed ; 
 Teach them immortal souls to gain, — 
 Souls that will well reward their pain. 
 
 Let thronging multitudes around 
 Hear from their lips the joyful sound ; * 
 In humble strains thy grace implore, 
 And feel thy renovating power ! 
 
 Let sinners break their massy chains, 
 And sorrowing hearts forget their pains ; 
 Let light through distant realms be spread^ 
 And Zion rear her drooping head. 
 
195 
 HYMN LXVI. S. M. 
 
 Baptism. 
 
 The gentle Saviour calls 
 
 Our children to his breast ; 
 He folds them in his gracious arms, 
 
 Himself declares them blest. 
 
 " Let them approach," he cries, 
 " Nor scorn their humble claim ; 
 
 " The heirs of heav'n are such as these, 
 " For such as these I came." 
 
 Gladly we bring them, Lord, 
 
 Devoting them to thee ; 
 Imploring, that, as we are thine, 
 
 Thine may our offspring be. 
 
196 
 HYMN LXVII. C. M. 
 
 Confirmation. 
 
 Witness, ye men and angels, now ; 
 
 Before the Lord we speak ^ 
 To him we make a solemn vow, 
 
 A vow we dare not break : 
 
 That, long as life itself shall last, 
 Ourselves to Christ we yield ; 
 
 Nor from his cause will we depart* 
 Or ever quit the field. 
 
 We trust not in our native strength* 
 
 But on his grace rely, 
 That, with returning wants, the Lord 
 
 Will all our need supply. 
 
 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, 
 
 And keep us in thy ways ; 
 And, while we turn our vows to pray'rs, 
 
 Turn thou our pray'rs to praise. 
 
197 
 HYMN LXVII1. L. M. 
 
 For fclie Spread of the Gospel* 
 
 O ! Spirit of the living God ! 
 
 In all thy plenitude of grace, 
 Where'er the foot of man hath trod 
 
 Descend upon our fallen race ! 
 
 Give tongues of fire and hearts of love 
 To preach the reconciling word ! 
 
 <3ive power and unction from above 
 Where'er the joyful sound is heard, 
 
 O Spirit of the Lord ! prepare 
 
 The wide-spread earth her God to meet ; 
 Breathe thou abroad, like morning air, 
 
 Till hearts of stone begin to beat. 
 
 Baptize the nations : — far and nigh 
 The triumphs of the cross record ; 
 
 The name of Jesus glorify, 
 
 Till ev'ry kindred call him Lord. 
 
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198 
 HYMN LX1X. C. M. 
 
 For tlie Spread of the Gospel. 
 
 On Zion, and on Lebanon, 
 On Carmel's blooming height. 
 
 On Sharon's fertile vales, once shone 
 The glory, pure and bright. 
 
 From thence its mild and cheering ray 
 Stream'd forth from land to land ; 
 
 And empires now behold its day, 
 And still its beams expand. 
 
 Its brightest splendours, darting west. 
 
 Our happy shores illume ; 
 Our farther regions, once unblest, 
 
 Now like a garden bloom. 
 
 But ah ! our deserts, deep and wild, 
 See not this hcav'nly light ; 
 
 No sacred beams, no radiance mild, 
 Dispel their dreary night. 
 
 Thou, who didst lighten Zion's hill, 
 On Carmel who didst shine, 
 
 Our deserts let thy glory fill, 
 Thy excellence divine. 
 
 Like Lebanon, in tow'ring pride, 
 
 May all our forests smile ; 
 And may our borders blossom wide, 
 
 Like Sharon's fruitful soil ! 
 
199 
 HYMN LXX. L. M. 
 
 €)n laying the Foundation Stone of a Church, or Chapel, 
 
 This stone to thee in faith we lay, 
 We build this temple, Lord, to thee ; 
 
 Thine eye be open night and day 
 To guard this house and sanctuary. 
 
 Here, when thy people seek thy face, 
 And dying sinners pray to live ; 
 
 Hear thou, in heav'n thy dwelling place, 
 And when thou hearest, O forgive ! 
 
 Here, when thy messengers proclaim 
 The blessed Gospel of thy Son, ' 
 
 Still by the pow'r of his great name 
 Be mighty signs and wonders done. 
 
 Hosanna to their heav'nly King, 
 
 When children's voices raise that song, 
 
 Hosanna ! let their angels sing, 
 
 And heav'n with earth the strain prolong. 
 
 But will, indeed, Jehovah deign 
 
 Here to abide, — no transient guest ? 
 
 Here will the world's Redeemer reign, 
 And here the Holy Spirit rest ? 
 
 That glory never hence depart ! 
 
 Yet choose not, Lord, this house alone ; 
 Thy kingdom come to ev'ry heart, 
 
 In ev'ry bosom fix thy throne. 
 
200 
 HYMN LXXL L. M. 
 
 Consecration, or Opening of a Church or Chapel. 
 
 And wilt thou, O eternal God, 
 On earth establish thine abode ? 
 Then look propitious from thy throne, 
 And take this temple for thine own. 
 
 These walls we to thine honour raise, 
 Long may they echo to thy praise ! 
 And thou, descending, fill the place 
 With the rich tokens of thy grace. 
 
 Here may our great Redeemer reign, 
 With all the graces of his train ; 
 While pow'r divine his word attends, 
 To conquer foes and cheer his friends. 
 
 And in the last decisive day, 
 When God the nations shall survey, 
 May it before the world appear, 
 Thousands were train 'd for glory here. 
 
201 
 HYMN LXXII. C. M. 
 
 Fast Day. 
 
 Almighty Lord ! before thy throne 
 Thy mourning people bend ; 
 
 'Tis on thy pard'ning grace alone 
 Our prostrate hopes depend. 
 
 Dark judgments from thy heavy hand^ 
 Thy dreadful pow'r display ; 
 
 Yet mercy spares our guilty land 5 
 And still we live to pray. 
 
 O turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, 
 Convert us by thy grace ; 
 
 Then shall our hearts obey thy word 3 
 And humbly seek thy face. 
 
 Then should insulting foes invade, 
 We shall not sink in fear ; 
 
 Secure of never-failing aid, 
 If God, our God, be near. 
 
202 
 HYMN LXXIII. C. M. 
 
 The New Year, 
 
 God of our life, thy various praise 
 Let mortal voices sound ! 
 
 Thy hand revolves our fleeting days, 
 And brings the seasons round. 
 
 To thee shall annual incense rise, 
 Our Father and our Friend ! 
 
 While annual mercies from the skies 
 In genial streams descend. 
 
 In ev'ry scene of life thy care, 
 
 In ev'ry age we see : 
 And constant as thy favours are, 
 
 So let our praises be. 
 
 Still may thy love in ev'ry scene, 
 
 To ev'ry age appear ; 
 And let the same compassion deign 
 
 To bless the op'ning year. 
 
203 
 HYMN LXXIV. L. M. 
 
 Family Prayer. 
 
 Father of all ! whose watchful care 
 Our roof protects, from whom we share 
 A thousand gifts by thee ordain'd, 
 By thee from day to day sustain'd ! 
 
 To Thee, most worthy to be prais'd ! 
 Be our domestic altars rais'd ! 
 The Lord of Heav'n vouchsafes to dwell 
 With pious hearts in lowly cell. 
 
 To Thee, may each assembled house, 
 Morning and night, perform their vows : 
 Our babes and servants, old and young, 
 Learn what Thy saints and prophets sung. 
 
 O, may our latest race proclaim 
 Our great Redeemer's glorious name \ 
 And may we, guided by Thy love, 
 Join with thy family above. 
 
204 
 HYMN LXXV. C. M. 
 
 Social Prayer. 
 
 O Lord, our languid souls inspire, 
 For here, we tiust, thou art ! 
 
 Send down a ray of heav'nly fire, 
 To warm each waiting heart. 
 
 Show us some token of thy love, 
 
 Our fainting hopes to raise ; 
 And pour thy blessings from above, 
 
 That we may render praise. 
 
 Within these walls let holy peace, 
 And love, and concord dwell ; 
 
 Here give the troubled conscience ease r 
 The wounded spirit heal. 
 
 The feeling heart, the melting eye, 
 
 The humbled mind bestow ; 
 And shine upon us from on high, 
 
 To make our graces grow ! 
 
 May we in faith receive thy word, 
 In faith present our prayers; 
 
 And, in the presence of our Lord, 
 Unbosom all our cares. 
 
205 
 
 FIRST LINES OF THE PSALMS, 
 
 Among the gods there's none like thee, 
 As pants the hart for cooling streams, 
 Attend, O earth, whilst I declare, 
 A thousand at thy side shall die, 
 
 Be gracious to thy servant, Lord, 
 Bless God, my soul ; thou, Lord, alone, 
 Bless God, my soul ; thou, Lord, alone, 
 Biess'd is the man, whom thou, O Lord, 
 But, Lord, thy mercy, my sure hope, 
 But thuu, O Lord, art my defence, 
 
 Continue, Lord, to hear my voice, 
 
 Defend me, Lord, from shame, 
 
 Erect your heads, eternal gates, 
 
 False witnesses with forg'd complaints, 
 For ever and for ever, Lord, 
 For thee, O God, our constant praise, 
 From lowest depths of woe, 
 
 God's faithful promise I will praise, 
 God is our refuge in distress, 
 
 Happy the man whose tender care, 41 
 
 Has God for ever cast us off, 77 
 
 Have mercy. Lord, on me, 51 
 He's biess'd whose sins have pardon gain'd, 32 
 
 How biess'd are they who always keep, 119 
 
 How biess'd is he who ne'er consents, 1 
 
 He that has God his guardian made, 91 
 
 How good and pleasant must it be, 92 
 
 How happy then are they to whom, 33 
 How just and merciful is God, , 116 
 
 How long wilt thou be angry, Lord, 70 
 
 How long wilt thou forget me, Lord, 13 
 
 How vast must their advantage be, 133 
 
 I'll celebrate thy praises, Lord, 30 
 
 18 
 
 PSALM. 
 
 PAR'i 
 
 86 
 
 2 
 
 42 
 
 
 2 
 
 
 91 
 
 2 
 
 119 
 
 2 
 
 104 
 
 1 
 
 104 
 
 2 
 
 94 
 
 
 36 
 
 
 3 
 
 
 27 
 
 
 31 
 
 1 
 
 24 
 
 2 
 
 35 
 
 
 119 
 
 4 
 
 65 
 
 
 130 
 
 
 56 
 
 
 46 
 
 
206 
 
 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord, 
 
 In thee I put my steadfast trust, 71 
 
 In thee I put my steadfast trust, 71 
 
 I strive each action to approve, 16 
 
 I waited meekly for the Lord, 40 
 
 Jehovah reigns, let all the earth, 97 
 
 Let all the just to God with joy, 33 
 
 Let all the lands, with shouts of joy, 6G 
 
 Let me with light and truth be blest, 43 
 
 Lord, hear my pray'r, and to my cry, 143 
 
 Lord, hear the voice of my complaint, 5 
 
 Lord, who's the happy man that may, 15 
 
 My God, my God, why leav'st thou me, 22 
 
 My soul for help on God relies, 62 
 
 My soul, inspir'd with sacred love, 103 
 
 No change of times shall ever shock, 18 
 
 O all ye people clap your hands, 47 
 
 O come all ye that fear the Lord, 66 
 
 O come, loud anthems let us sing, 95 
 
 O God, my gracious God, to thee, 63 
 
 O God, my heart is fix'd, 'tis bent, 57 
 
 O God, my heart is fully bent, 108 
 
 O God of Hosts, the mighty Lord, 84 
 
 O God our Saviour, all our hearts, 85 
 
 O Lord, my rock, to thee I cry, 28 
 
 O Lord, the Saviour and defence, 90 
 
 O Lord, to my relief draw near, 70 
 
 O praise the Lord, for he is good, 118 
 
 O praise the Lord in that bless'd place, 150 
 
 O praise the Lord with hymns of joy, 147 
 
 O praise ye the Lord, 149 
 
 O render thanks and bless the Lord, 105 
 
 O render thanks to God above, 106 
 
 O thou, to whom all creatures bow, 8 
 
 O 'twas a joyful sound to hear, 122 
 
 Praise ye the Lord; our God to praise, 111 
 
 Save me, O God, from waves that roll, 69 
 
207 
 
 Since I have plac'd my trust in God, 
 Since mercy is the grace, 
 Sing to the Lord a new made song, 
 Sure wicked fools must needs suppose, 
 
 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I, 
 
 That man is bless'd who stands in awe, 
 
 Thee I'll extol, my God and King, 
 
 The good man's way is God's delight, 
 
 The heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord, 
 
 The lips that with deceit abound, 
 
 The Lord abounds with tender love, 
 
 The Lord from heav'n beholds the just, 
 
 The Lord hath spoke, the mighty Lord, 
 
 The Lord himself, the mighty Lord, 
 
 The Lord, the only Lord, is great, 
 
 The Lord, who made both heav'n and earth, 146 
 
 The spacious earth is all the Lord's, 
 
 The statutes of the Lord are just, 
 
 The strong foundations of the earth, 
 
 Though wicked men grow rich and great, 
 
 Thou art the righteous judge in whom, 
 
 Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known, 139 
 
 Through all the changing scenes of life, 
 
 To bless thy chosen race, 
 
 To celebrate thy praise, O Lord, 
 
 To God, in whom I trust, 
 
 To God, the mighty Lord, 
 
 To God, with mournful voice, 
 
 To him your voice in anthems raise, 
 
 To all that fear God's holy name, 
 
 To my complaints, O Lord, my God, 
 
 To Zion's hill I lift my eyes, 
 
 Thy arm is mighty, strong thy hand, 
 
 Thy chast'ning wrath, O Lord, restrain 
 
 Thy dreadful anger, Lord, restrain, 
 
 Thy mercies and thy love, 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, display, 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, to me extend, 
 
 Thy mercies, Lord, shall be my song, 
 
 PSALM. 
 
 PART 
 
 11 
 
 
 25 
 
 3 
 
 98 
 
 
 14 
 
 
 86 
 
 3 
 
 112 
 
 
 145 
 
 
 37 
 
 2 
 
 19 
 
 1 
 
 12 
 
 
 103 
 
 2 
 
 34 
 
 2 
 
 50 
 
 
 23 
 
 
 48 
 
 
 , 146 
 
 
 24 
 
 1 
 
 19 
 
 % 
 
 102 
 
 
 37 
 
 1 
 
 119 
 
 6 
 
 , 139 
 
 
 34 
 
 1 
 
 67 
 
 
 9 
 
 
 25 
 
 1 
 
 136 
 
 
 142 
 
 
 68 
 
 
 85 
 
 2 
 
 86 
 
 1 
 
 121 
 
 
 89 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 
 6 
 
 
 25 
 
 2 
 
 31 
 
 2 
 
 57 
 
 1 
 
 89 
 
 1 
 
206 
 
 PBALM. PART, 
 
 Thy presence why withdraw'st thou, Lord, 10 
 
 We build with fruitless cost, unless, 127 
 
 We will not hide them from our sons, 78 
 
 With cheerful notes let all the earth, 117 
 
 Withdraw not thou thy help, 51 2 
 
 Withdraw not thou thy help, 51 3 
 
 With favour, Lord, look down on me, 119 5 
 
 With glory clad, with strength array'd, 93 
 
 With my whole heart, my God and King, 138 
 
 With one consent let all the earth, 100 
 
 Whate'er events betide, 31 3 
 
 Whom then in heav'n but thee alone, 73 
 
 Who place on Zion's God their trust, 125 
 
 Ye boundless realms of joy, 148 
 
 Ye princes that in might excel, 29 
 
 Ye saints and servants of the Lord, 113 
 
 FIRST LINES OF THE HYMNS. 
 
 HYMN. 
 
 Alas, what hourly dangers rise, 41 
 
 Almighty Father of mankind, 48 
 
 Awake, my soul, and with the sun, 58 
 
 And wilt thou, O Eternal God, 71 
 
 Almighty Lord, before thy throne, 72 
 
 Blest is the man whose soft'ning heart, 46 
 
 Blest is^ the tie that binds, 54 
 
 Come, Holy Spirit, heav'nly dove, 31 
 
 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come, 36 
 
 Creator of the rolling flood, 42 
 
 Come ye that love the Lord, 56 
 
 Dark was the night and cold the ground, 24 
 
 Father of Heav'n, whose love profound, 37 
 
 Father of all, whose watchful care, 74 
 
 Father of mercies, in thy word, 39 
 
 Father of mercies, bow thine ear, 65 
 
 Forgive, O Lord, our wand'rings past, 61 
 
209 
 
 HYMN. 
 
 God of our life, thy various praise, 73 
 
 God moves in a mysterious way, 30 
 
 Glory to thee, my God, this night, 59 
 
 Hark! from the tombs a doleful sound, 64 
 
 Hark ! the glad sound, the Saviour comes, 1 
 
 Hark ! the herald angels sing, 5 
 
 High let us swell our tuneful notes, 6 
 
 How beauteous are their feet, 11 
 
 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds, 22 
 
 How David, when by sin deceiv'd, 43 
 
 How glorious is the King to-day, 34 
 
 Holy Ghost, dispel our sadness, 51 
 
 Jesus Christ is ris'n to-day, 26 
 
 Jesus, refuge of my soul, 44 
 
 Lo! he comes, in clouds descending, 2 
 
 Lord, have mercy, and remove us, 52 
 
 My God, and is thy table spread, 60 
 
 O God, who by thy star didst lead, 10 
 
 O God of Bethel, by whose hand, 13 
 
 O God, by whom the seed is giv'n, 16 
 
 O Lord, turn not thy face away, 18 
 
 Oh help us, Lord, each hour of need, 20 
 
 O Thou, to whose all searching sight, 21 
 
 O Thou, whom neither time nor space, 23 
 
 Oh, for a heart to praise my God, 32 
 
 Our Lord is ris'n from the dead, 33 
 
 Oh, for a closer walk with God, 55 
 
 Oft as the bell, with solemn toll, 62 
 
 O spirit of the living God, 68 
 
 On Zion and on Lebanon, 69 
 
 O Lord, our languid souls inspire, 75 
 
 Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns adore him, 4 
 
 Spirit of Truth, on this thy day, 35 
 
 Saviour, source of ev'ry blessing, 47 
 
 Soldiers of Christ, arise, 53 
 
 18* 
 
210 
 
 HYMN. 
 
 The God of life, whose constant care, 9 
 
 The Lord shall reign where'er the sun, 12 
 
 The angel comes ; he comes to reap, 14 
 
 The spacious firmament on high, 15 
 
 The sun of righteousness appears, 27 
 
 The Lord my pasture shall prepare, 29 
 
 To thee we come, our God, to thee, 40 
 
 There is a land of pure delight, 40 
 
 The law commands and makes us know, 50 
 
 The gentle Saviour calls, 66 
 
 This stone to thee in faith we lay, 70 
 
 Whene'er the angry passions rise, 3 
 
 While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, 7 
 
 When all thy mercies, O my God, 8 
 
 Welcome news the Gospel brings, 17 
 
 When rising from the bed of death, 19 
 
 When I survey the wondrous cross, 25 
 
 When sinners utter boasting words, 38 
 
 What various hindrances we meet, 45 
 
 When youth and age are snatch'd away, 63 
 
 Witness, ye men and angels, now, 67 
 
 With one consent let all the earth, 67 
 
 Ye faithful souls, who Jesus know, 28 
 
211 
 GENERAL INDEX. 
 
 Advent 
 1st Sunday - 
 
 2d Sunday ■ 
 
 3d Sunday - 
 
 4th Sunday - 
 
 Christmas Day 
 
 1st Sunday after 
 Christmas Day 
 
 2d Sunday (also 
 Circumcision) 
 
 PS. 
 
 After Epiphany 2 
 
 1st Sunday- - - 91 
 
 105 
 
 50 
 
 8, 
 
 108 
 
 121 
 19 
 
 29 
 
 5 
 
 106 
 146 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 22, 23 
 1, 2, 3, 4 
 1, 3, 4, 5 
 Hymn 1 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, 6. 9 
 1, 2, 3, G. P. 
 1, 2, 3, 10, U 
 Hymn 2 
 
 7, 8. 9, 10 
 1, 2, 3, 4 
 1, 2, 10, 12 
 Hymn 3 
 
 1,2.3,8, 11 
 1, 2, 3, 4 
 6, 7, 8, 10 
 Hymn 4 
 
 85 9, 10, 11,12. 13 
 
 Hymn 5 
 
 Hymn 6 
 Hymn 7 
 
 1, 2, 3, 4 
 1,2, 5,7 
 1, 2, 5, 7 
 Hymn 8 
 
 1, 4, 6, 7 
 
 1, 2, 4, 5 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 8, 9, 10 
 
 Hymn 9 
 
 7,8,9. 10,11 
 1,2. 3, 4. 5,6 
 1, 2, 3, 4 N 
 Hymn 10 
 
 122 
 125 
 103 
 
 Martin's Lane 
 Bexley 
 
 Cambridge New 
 Lincoln 
 
 Solomon 
 French 
 Kent 
 Helmsley 
 
 Great Milton 
 Devizes 
 Luther's Hymn 
 King Street 
 
 St. Stephen's 
 Melody 
 Warwick 
 Sicilian Hymn 
 
 Brunswick 
 Worgan's P.East, 
 or Herald Angels 
 Abingdon 
 Great Milton 
 
 Carlisle 
 St. David's 
 Old Hundred 
 Abbey 
 
 Devizes 
 Sheffield 
 Eaton 
 Luther's Hymn 
 
 Bedford 
 Martin's Lane 
 Manchester 
 Wareham 
 
212 
 
 SUNDAY. 
 
 PS. 
 
 VERSES. 
 
 if. 
 
 C. 
 
 c 
 
 p, 
 
 s. 
 
 TUNE. 
 
 PAG. 
 
 2d Sunday after 
 Epiphany - - - 
 
 1 
 118 
 113 
 
 1, 2, 3, 6 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 8, 9. 16 
 
 1, 2, 3. 4, 5, 6 
 
 Hymn 11 
 
 Great Milton 
 St. Stephen's 
 Anniversary 
 Carlisle 
 
 3 
 
 104 
 101 
 140 
 
 3d Sunday - - - 
 
 15 
 18 
 33 
 
 1, 2, 3, 7 
 1, 2, 3, 6 
 1. 4, 5. 8, 9. 11 
 Hymn 12 
 
 C.j Liverpool 
 L.i Eaton 
 C.| Wakefield 
 L.JKing Street 
 
 15 
 
 17 
 
 35 
 
 141 
 
 4th Sunday - - 
 
 34 
 
 112 
 
 92 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 8, 9 
 1, 2. 4, 6, 7 
 1, 2, 4. G. P. 
 
 Hymn 13 
 
 £ 
 
 c. 
 c. 
 
 Lincoln 
 
 Portuguese rlymn 
 St. Ann's 
 Brunswick 
 
 37 
 100 
 
 84 
 142 
 
 5th Sunday - - 
 
 139 
 73 
 31 
 
 1,2.3,4.5,6.23,24 
 25, 26, 27, 28 
 1,2,3,4 
 Hymn 14 
 
 L. 
 L. 
 S. 
 
 c. 
 
 Rockingham 
 York New Church 
 Mount Ephraim 
 Messiah 
 
 119 
 69 
 31 
 
 143 
 
 6th Sunday - - 
 
 25 
 
 71 
 
 103 
 
 6, 8, 9, 10 
 1, 2. 3. 4, 5. 23 
 8. 9, 10. 11. 12, 13 
 Hymn 2 
 
 s. 
 
 c. 
 
 L. 
 
 P. 
 
 Shirland 
 St. Magnus 
 Kent 
 Helmesley 
 
 25 
 
 67 
 
 93 
 
 131 
 
 Septuagesima - 
 
 23 
 148 
 119 
 
 1, 3, 4, 6 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, 6 
 17, 18, 19, 24 
 Hymn 15 
 
 c, 
 p. 
 c 
 
 L, 
 
 Bedford 
 Darwell's 
 Colbome 
 Surrey 
 
 21 
 125 
 106 
 144 
 
 Sexagesima - - 
 
 90 
 100 
 
 24 
 
 1, 3, 4, 12 
 1, 2. 3, 4, 5 
 1,3,4, 6 
 Hymn 16 
 
 c. 
 
 L. 
 C. 
 
 c. 
 
 Abingdon 
 Old Hundred 
 Bexley 
 St. David's 
 
 81 
 90 
 22 
 145 
 
 Quinquagesima 
 
 104 
 95 
 
 66 
 
 1,24,33,34,35 
 1,2,3, 6 
 
 1, 2. 4, 5. 8, 9 
 Hymn 17 
 
 L, 
 L. 
 C. 
 
 P. 
 
 St. Olave's 
 Luther's Hymn 
 Sheffield 
 Worgan's P. East. 
 
 95 
 
 87 
 
 61 
 
 146 
 
213 
 
 SUNDAY. 
 
 PS. 
 
 VERSES. 
 
 Rt. 
 
 S. 
 
 TUNE. 
 
 PAG. 
 
 Ash Wednesday 
 
 51 
 
 1, 4, 5. 9, 10 
 
 All Saints 
 
 52 
 
 
 38 
 
 1,2,10,11.21,22 
 
 c 
 
 Bangor 
 
 43 
 
 
 51 
 
 11, 12, 16, 17 
 
 s. 
 
 Carlisle 
 
 53 
 
 
 
 Hymn 18 
 
 C 
 
 Great Milton 
 
 147 
 
 In Lent 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1st Sunday- - - 
 
 6 
 
 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
 C. 
 
 Windsor 
 
 7 
 
 
 32 
 
 1, 2. 3, 5, 6 
 
 L. 
 
 Melody 
 
 34 
 
 
 86 
 
 1.2.3,4. 5 
 
 C. 
 
 Westerham 
 
 76 
 
 
 
 Hymn 19 
 
 c. 
 
 Solomon 
 
 148 
 
 2d Sunday - - - 
 
 25 
 
 11,16,17,22 
 
 s. 
 
 Aylesbury 
 
 26 
 
 
 27 
 
 7, 8, 9, 14 
 
 c. 
 
 Abbey Tune 
 
 27 
 
 
 34 
 
 15. 17, 18. 21, 22 
 
 a 
 
 Warwick 
 
 38 
 
 
 
 Hymn 20 
 
 a 
 
 French 
 
 149 
 
 3d Sunday - - - 
 
 130 
 
 1,2,3,4.5,7 
 
 s. 
 
 All Saints 
 
 115 
 
 
 77 
 
 7,8.9, 10. 11,12 
 
 c. 
 
 St. Mary's 
 
 70 
 
 
 85 
 
 4. 5, 6. 7, 8 
 
 c. 
 
 Brunswick 
 
 74 
 
 
 
 Hymn 21 
 
 t. 
 
 Rockingham 
 
 150 
 
 4th Sunday - - 
 
 19 
 
 8, 12, 13, 14 
 
 a 
 
 Liverpool 
 
 19 
 
 
 31 
 
 1, 2,3,4 
 
 s. 
 
 Mount Ephraim 
 
 31 
 
 
 31 
 
 9, 10, 11, 14 
 
 s, 
 
 Aylesbury 
 
 32 
 
 
 
 Hymn 22 
 
 G 
 
 St. Ann's 
 
 151 
 
 5th Sunday - - 
 
 142 
 
 1, 2. 4, 5, 6 
 
 s. 
 
 All Saints 
 
 120 
 
 
 143 
 
 1, 2, 8, 11 
 
 c. 
 
 French 
 
 121 
 
 
 79 
 
 5, 8, 9, 13 
 
 c. 
 
 Messiah 
 
 72 
 
 
 
 Hymn 23 
 
 L. 
 
 St Olave's 
 
 152 
 
 Sun. bef. Easter 
 
 40 
 
 1,5,6.7,8 
 
 r, 
 
 Eaton 
 
 44 
 
 or Palm Sunday 
 
 57 
 
 1,2,3,5 
 
 L. 
 
 King-Street 
 
 56 
 
 
 70 
 
 1,2,3,4 
 
 L. 
 
 Kent 
 
 66 
 
 
 
 Hymn 24 
 
 C. 
 
 St. Mary's 
 
 153 
 
 Good Friday - - 
 
 69 
 
 1,2.3,20,21 
 
 1. 
 
 York New Church 
 
 65 
 
 
 22 
 
 1, 14, 16, 18 
 
 C. 
 
 Windsor 
 
 20 
 
 
 35 
 
 11, 12,17,23 
 
 C. 
 
 Bedford 
 
 39 
 
 
 
 Hymn 25 
 
 L. 
 
 Melody 
 
 154 
 
214 
 
 SUNDAY. 
 
 PS. 
 
 VERSES. 
 
 M. 
 
 c. 
 
 TUNE. 
 
 PAG. 
 
 Easter Day - - 
 
 98 
 
 1,2,3,4 
 
 Devizes 
 
 89 
 
 
 
 Hymn 26 
 
 p. 
 
 Worgan's Proper, 
 Easter Hymn 
 
 155 
 
 
 
 Hymn 27 
 
 c 
 
 St. Magnus 
 
 156 
 
 
 149 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, 6 
 
 p. 
 
 149th Proper 
 
 126 
 
 After Easter 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1st Sunday- - - 
 
 16 8, 
 
 L. 
 
 Wakefield 
 
 16 
 
 
 89 
 
 13,14.15,16,17,18 
 
 L. 
 
 Luther's Hymn 
 
 80 
 
 
 9 
 
 1, 2, 9, 10 
 
 C, 
 
 Cambridge New 
 
 9 
 
 
 
 Hymn 28 
 
 L. 
 
 Rockingham 
 
 157 
 
 2d Sunday - - - 
 
 103 
 
 8. 9, 10. 11. 12, 13 
 
 L. 
 
 Kent 
 
 93 
 
 
 23 
 
 1, 3, 4, 6 
 
 C 
 
 Bedford 
 
 21 
 
 
 111 
 
 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
 L. 
 
 Wareham 
 
 99 
 
 
 
 Hymn 29 
 
 P. 
 
 Anniversary 
 
 158 
 
 3d Sunday - - - 
 
 105 
 
 1,2,3,4 
 
 C 
 
 Manchester 
 
 96 
 
 
 102 
 
 25, 26, 27, 28 
 
 c. 
 
 St. Stephen's 
 
 91 
 
 
 93 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 5 
 
 L. 
 
 Luther's Hymn 
 
 85 
 
 
 
 Hymn 30 
 
 C. 
 
 St. David's 
 
 159 
 
 4th Sunday- - - 
 
 56 
 
 4.10,11,12. 13.14 
 
 c. 
 
 Solomon 
 
 55 
 
 
 73 
 
 25, 26, 27, 28 
 
 L. 
 
 Morning Hymn 
 
 69 
 
 
 136 
 
 1. 2, 3. 25, 26 
 
 P. 
 
 Darwell's 
 
 117 
 
 
 
 Hymn 31 
 
 C. 
 
 Abbey 
 
 160 
 
 5th Sunday- - - 
 
 116 
 
 5, 6. 7, 8, 9 
 
 c. 
 
 Warwick 
 
 102 
 
 
 66 
 
 1, 2. 4, 5, 8, 9 
 
 c. 
 
 Sheffield 
 
 61 
 
 
 94 
 
 12, 13, 14, 22 
 
 c. 
 
 Bexley 
 
 86 
 
 
 
 Hymn 32 
 
 c 
 
 Liverpool 
 
 161 
 
 Ascension Day 
 
 24 
 
 7, 8, 9, 10 
 
 c. 
 
 Great Milton 
 
 23 
 
 
 47 
 
 1,2.5,6. 7,8. G.P. 
 
 L. 
 
 Rockingham 
 
 49 
 
 
 
 Hymn 33 
 
 L. 
 
 Old Hundred 
 
 162 
 
 Sunday after 
 
 68 
 
 4, 17, 18 
 
 L. 
 
 Eaton 
 
 64 
 
 Ascension - - - 
 
 24 
 
 7, 8, 9, 10 
 
 C. 
 
 French 
 
 23 
 
 
 47 
 
 1,2, 5, 6. 7, 8. G.P. 
 
 L. 
 
 Rockingham 
 
 49 
 
 
 
 Hymn 34 
 
 C 
 
 Wakefield 
 
 163 
 
215 
 
 SUNDAY. 
 
 PS. 
 
 VERSES. 
 
 
 TUNE. 
 
 PAG 
 
 Whit-Sunday - 
 
 145 
 
 1, 2. 3, 4. 5, 6 
 
 Brunswick 
 
 122 
 
 
 
 Hymn 36 
 
 c. 
 
 French 
 
 161 
 
 
 104 
 
 1,2,3,4 
 
 L< 
 
 St. Olave's 
 
 94 
 
 
 
 Hymn 35 
 
 C. 
 
 St. Mary's 
 
 164 
 
 Trinity Sunday 
 
 119 
 
 89,90,91, 92 
 
 c. 
 
 Messiah 
 
 106 
 
 
 86 
 
 8, 9, 10, G. P. 
 
 c. 
 
 Manchester 
 
 T 
 
 
 150 
 
 1, 2, 5, 6 
 
 L. 
 
 Surrey 
 
 12* 
 
 
 
 Hymn 37 
 
 L. 
 
 Luther's Hymn 
 
 16( 
 
 After Trinity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1st Sunday- - - 
 
 119 
 
 1,2,5,8 
 
 C. 
 
 Colborne 
 
 10, 
 
 
 37 
 
 1,2. 3,4. 5,6 
 
 P. 
 
 Martin's Lane 
 
 41 
 
 
 71 
 
 1,2.3.4,5.23 
 
 c. 
 
 St. Magnus 
 
 & 
 
 
 
 Hymn 38 
 
 c. 
 
 Great Milton 
 
 16* 
 
 2d Sunday - - - 
 
 36 
 
 5, 6, 7. 9, 10 
 
 L. 
 
 Portuguese Hymn 
 
 4( 
 
 
 34 
 
 1,2. 3,4. 8,9 
 
 c. 
 
 Lincoln 
 
 3" 
 
 
 5 
 
 1,2.3,8,11 
 
 c. 
 
 St. Stephen's 
 
 i 
 
 
 
 Hymn 39 
 
 c, 
 
 St. Ann's 
 
 m 
 
 3d Sunday - - - 
 
 66 
 
 16. 17,18.19,20 
 
 c. 
 
 Bedford 
 
 65 
 
 
 86 
 
 11, 12, 13, 16 
 
 0. 
 
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 121 
 
 1,2.3,4.5,6. 9 
 
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 Solomon 
 
 11 
 
 
 
 Hymn 40 
 
 c. 
 
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 16< 
 
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 25 
 
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 Shirland 
 
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 Eaton 
 
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 Hymn 41 
 
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 17( 
 
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 133 
 
 1,2,3,4 
 
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 Melody 
 
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 Hymn 42 
 
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 Kent 
 
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 Hymn 43 
 
 c. 
 
 Bangor 
 
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216 
 
 After Trinity 
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 8th Sunday 
 
 9th Sunday 
 
 10th Sunday - 
 
 11th Sunday ■ 
 
 12th Sunday • 
 
 13th Sunday 
 
 14th Sunday 
 
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 3 
 
 46 
 
 31 
 
 119 
 28 
 
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 90 1, 3, 4, 12 
 
 91 
 
 146 
 95 
 
 117 
 
 7, 8. 9, 10. 11, 12 
 Hymn 22 
 
 6, 7, 8, 10 
 1, 2, 3, 6 
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 Hymn 44 
 
 32 1,2. 3, 5, 6 
 8 1, 2, 3, 4 
 
 97 
 
 1, 2, 10, 12 
 
 Hymn 18 
 
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 Hymn 46 
 
 119 
 
 147 
 
 51 
 
 33, 34, 35, 37 
 
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 Abingdon 
 Martin's Lane 
 Brunswick 
 
 Mount Ephraim 
 
 Colborne 
 
 Westerham 
 
 Abbey 
 
 Old Hundred 
 
 Abingdon 
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 Luther's Hymn 
 Sheffield 
 
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 16th Sunday 
 
 17th Sunday ■ 
 
 18th Sunday - 
 
 19th Sunday - - 
 
 20th Sunday - 
 
 21st Sunday ■ 
 
 !22d Sunday 
 
 142 
 
 98 
 
 119 
 
 10 
 
 11 
 
 150 
 
 136 
 12 
 14 
 
 119 
 
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 27 
 
 40 
 
 25 
 
 116 
 
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 1, 12, 16, 17 
 
 1, 4, 5, 7 
 1, 2, 5, 6 
 Hymn 49 
 
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 1, 2, 3, 6 
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 Lincoln 
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 58 
 
 121 
 
 184 
 
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 94 
 
 111 
 
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