i wP Q Q 2 0) z UJ H ffl 5 Q X J > < a K Q LU LI CD X N < h hi D J > UJ a: < u 5 o j o LI X Z h Li u z E a. cm m ! i Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from Princeton Theological Seminary Library http://archive.org/details/psalmsOOmccl TSALMS OF DAVID, SONG OF SOLOMON, IX METRE. BY SAMUEL McCLURE. L 16.—'* For I am not ashamed of the Gospel cf Christ, for it :s the power of God unto salvation to every one thai believeth, to the Jew iad also to the Greek." Matthew v. 16.— M Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Hebrew? . Id fast the profession of our faith without far he is faithful that promised." LETVISTOWX, PA. SAMUEL McCLUBE HARRISBUEG : HICK OK & BARRETT. 1550. Entered according to the Act of Congress, by SAMUEL McCLURE, In the year 1849. in the Clerk's office in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. PREFACE. I riAD no design originally of presenting to the public the following observations on the Book 0* Psalms, which I have endea- voured to explain in metrical composition, and in a manner conformable to my abili- - j but being earnestly solicited by a number of my friends to prepare the work for publication, and hoping that it might be of some interest and benefit to my fellow men, I complied with their request. I have availed myself of the labours of some of the most eminent authors I could obtain. The commentaries of Bishop Horn, Dr. Watt, and Dr. Henry were my daily companions, and with expressions of gratitude I own myself their debtor for the use I have made of their explanatory remarks on the sacred Poems. But I must more particu- larly acknowledge my indebtedness to God alone, in enabling me to accomplish the following work, which I denominate my profession of faith in Christ. PREFACE. I believe that an avowal of my religious sentiments to the world is an indispensable duty, (not on me alone, but on all profess- ing Christians who name the name of Christ with reverence, and who place their hope and confidence in Him alone as their surety,) and to make a written pro- fession of our faith in him according to the abilities God has given us, seems also to be a duty, giving to a sovereign God all the glory. The book of Psalms has been called the abstract j or a compendium, containing the substance of both Testaments, and applica- ble and suited to saints in every age of the church, and in all their various circum- stances in life. With what pleasure may believers employ their leisure hours in reading and meditating on m these songs of praise to Him who wrought out and brought in a finished salvation for his people ! And how delightful to anticipate the time when we shall join the song of the church tri- umphant, in glory, in the highest ascrip- tions of praise, saying, Hallelujah, salvation, and glory, and honour, and power unto the Lord our God, and to the Lamb that was slain, and that redeemed us to God by his PREFACE. O own blood, out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation ! That it may be your happy lot, dear reader, and mine at last, to mingle our praise, through a blissful eternity, with the praise of the countless millions of the redeemed around the throne, is the prayer of Yours, in the bonds of the Gospel, Samuel McClure. May 1, 1849. Having had an opportunity of examin- ing, in manuscript, sixty or seventy para- phrases in verse of the Psalms, by Mr. S. McClure, I have no hesitation in saying, that,- considering the opportunities of the author, they are well executed, and appear, so far as I have examined them, to be scriptural in expression and doctrine. The leisure with which, in the providence of God, the author was favoured, appears to have been well employed, and, as he de- signs to publish a few copies of his work for his friends, I doubt not they will find it profitable to their souls. The humblest effort to advance the honour of the Lord . to promote the study of his word and the welfare of immortal souls, deserves 6 PREFACE. encouragement. Like the religions poems of Meikle, these compositions of Mr. Mc- Clure are designed for the private reading and edification 'of the Christian. May the Lord the Spirit bless the reader, and make the book instrumental in promoting the glory of the great Redeemer ! William Eastox. March 24fk, 1849. In the above recommendation I can with pleasure concur, as far as my examination has extended. This has been more limited and cursory than I could have wished, yet I feel persuaded the work, with the bless- ing of God, is well calculated to promote the author's object. He has not attempted any thing like a literal version for the purpose of praise, but a metrical explanation or paraphrase of the scripture Psalms, and also of the Song of Solomon, to be read for private edification and instruction. If, therefore, the literary critic finds something to which to object, as deficient in artistic skill and rule, the Christian reader will find mucli more to admire in its pious and evangelical strain. J. S. Eastox.. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PSALM 1. C. M. 1 BLEST is the man, who will not sit With men that sinners are, 'Who hate3 the den where atheists meet. And shuns the scoffer's chair. 2 But he has placed his chief delight In the eternal word ; And meditates by day and night, The statutes of the Lord. 3 He shall be like a tree that grows, Beside a living 3tream ; His fruit in time with plenty flows, And honors crown his name. 4 Fresh as the leaf and ever green, Shall his profession be ; His works are fruit that will be seen, And prosper well shall he. 5 Not so the ungodly, they nor have Nor can such mercies find ; Their schemes are lost, or fly like chaff Before the stormy wind. O THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 6 In judgment sinners shall not stand, Nor can they bear to meet Assembled saints, at God's right hand, Who there enjoy a seat. 7 His eye beholds the pious race, Their works approve will he, But sinners and their crooked ways, Turned upside down shall be. PSALM 1. L. M. 1 THAT man is blest who hates the place, Where wicked men in counsel meet, Who dreads to walk in sinners' ways, And shuns the boasting scoffer's seat. 2 By day it is his chief delight To read the statutes of the Lord ; And in the seasons of the night, To meditate the sacred word. 3 He shall be like a tree that grows Near by where living waters glide; His fruit in time with plenty flows, And all his wants shall be supplied. 4 But atheists find their schemes are crost, And fly like chaff before the winds ; And all their hopes of heaven are lost, When the last loud high trumpet sounds. 5 The guilty rebels fain would stand In judgment with the sons of light, But God, their judge, will them command, To regions of eternal ni^ht. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. U C My saints the narrow way have trod, I blest the way and made it clear ; But sinners take the crooked road That leads to darkness and despair. PSALM 2. C. M. 1 WHY did the heathen nations rage, And why did king's combine? 'Gainst the anointed of the Lord, They plot their vain design. 2 Say they, come, let us break his bands, And cast his laws aside, And thus with envy and with spite, Their Lord they crucified. 3 But God, who reigns in highest heavens, Them in derision holds ; In vengeance drest, his awful voice Speaks terror to their souls. 4 I will support mine only Son, And from the grave him bring, On Zion's hill shall be his throne, And he shall be your King. 5 His resurrection from the dead, Almighty power makes known ; The Lord proclaims his birth, this day I have begot my Son. 6 Ask me, my Son, and I will give '' The heathen unto thee, And utmost lands thy name shall own, And humbly bend the knee. 2 10 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 7 The nations that reject his laws His iron rod shall slay, His power will crush the wicked race That dare resist his sway. 8 Be wise, ye kings who sit on thrones, And bow before the Lord, Your crowns cast humbly at his feet, Fear and obey his word. 9 Embrace the Son, with humble love, Lest in his ire ye die ; His wrath will burn to lowest hell, His grace gives life on high. 10 His frown pursues you down to hell, He is a God most just : Those saints are blest, and those alone, Who in his name do trust. PSALM 2. L. M. 1 WHY did the Jews and Gentiles rase. And kings and princes both agree, To join their powers against the Lord, His dear anointed one to slay ? 2 Say they, come, let us break his bands, And with contempt despise his laws, And thus, with envy and with spite, They slew their sovereign on the cross. 3 But God, who rules the worlds above. Laughs at their rage and them restrains, He speaks, and anguish fills their souls, And racks them with tormenting pains. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 11 4 I will uphold mine only Son, And place his throne on Zion's hill ; I will him rescue from the grave, And he shall reign your ruler still. 5 His resurrection from the dead Does his almighty power display; The Lord proclaims his wondrous birth, This day I have begotten thee. 6 Now he ascends to my right hand ; There ask, my Son, thou shalt receive The heathen for inheritance, And utmost lands thee praise shall give. 7 But nations that rebellious are His iron rod shall them destroy ; His power will crush the wicked race That dare provoke the Lord most high. 8 Ye kings and rulers now be wise, With reverence bow before the Lord, Your crowns lay humbly at his feet, 'With trembling mirth adore the Word. 9 With humble love embrace the Son, Lest in his anger ye shall die ; His wrath will burn to lowest hell, His love enlightens worlds on high. 10 His frown will sink you down to woe, He is a God whom none can trace ; Blest are the souls that love the Lord, And trust alone his sovereign srrace. 12 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PSALM 3. C. M. 1 HOW many are my griefs, Lord, How numerous are my foes, Who seek my everlasting death And break my sweet repose. 2 The prince of darkness would suggest With God I have no peace, My sins like mountains do appear, Too great for pard'nirig grace. 3 But thou, my glory and my shield, Shall tread the tempter down, Shall hush my restless, guilty fears, And all my hopes shall crown. 4 I cried, and from his holy hill The Lord gave ear to me ; I said, my Father thou 'rt my God, And calm my fears did he. 5 In slumbers sweet he closed mine eyes, In spite of wicked men, And when I woke I found his grace Alone did me sustain. 6 Should earth and hell their force unite . And up against me rise, No more shall fear disturb my mind, In God my refuge lies. 7 Arise, Lord, grant me thy grace To praise my Saviour's name, My God has bruised the serpent's head And put my foes to shame. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 13 3 Salvation, Lord, belongs to thee, Thine arm can save in might — Rich blessings crown thy people here, And reach to worlds of light. PSALM 4. C. M. 1 HEAR me, God of righteousness, When I complain to thee, Thou hast enlarged me in distress, 0, bow thine ear to me. 2 Ye sons of men, 'tis your delight To glory in your shame ; Ye lying brood, how long will ye Despise my Saviour's name. 3 Know that the Lord will guard his saints From base dissembling men, In sovereign grace he'll plead their cause, And hear when they complain. 4 And when upon my bed I rest In wakeful hours of night, To talk with thee and with my heart Shall be my chief delight. 5 This evening sacrifice I pay, And plead thy righteousness, My only hope, Lord, alone Is in thy pard'ning grace. 6 Let worldly men inquire for good. And toil for earthly gain, Lord manifest thyself to us, Thy face on us cause shine. 14 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 7 Then shall my heart be filled with joy For thy rich mercies shown, Nor would I change my happy state To fill an earthly throne. 8 Now in sweet sleep I close mine eyes Since Jesus has me blest, My God, who keeps my active hours, Will guard my hours of rest. PSALM 5. L. M. 1 AT early dawn of day, my God, To thee I will direct my voice, 0, hear me from thy blest abode, Thou source from whence spring all my joys. 2 Immortal praise to Christ belongs Who pleads above for all his saints, Marks all their troubles and their wrongs, And bows an ear to their complaints. 3 The righteous Lord will not delight In those who proud and haughty are, The sons of falsehood and deceit - Will sink at last in keen despair. 4 But Pwill come into thy court And feast on thine abundant grace, There in thy fear I will resort, And worship in thy holy place. 5 0, lead me in thy righteousness, My path make plain before me, Lord, And may thy Spirit guide my ways To walk according to thy word. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 15 6 My wicked enemies do join To tempt my feet to leave thy path ; They flatter with an ill design, And seek my everlasting death. 7 0, let destruction seize them, Lord- Destroy their plots and wicked ways ; While those who trust thy gracious word Shall sing with joy their Saviour's praise. S The Lord will bless his saints below And grant them favor as a shield, He grace and comfort will bestow, And all their hopes shall be fulfilled. PSALM 6. C. M. 1 LORD, I can bear thy kind rebukes When me thou dost chastise, But, 0, against me suffer not Thy dreadful wrath to rise. 2 pity, L*ord, my sad estate, My sorrows do thou ease, And heal the wound thy hand has made And give me joy and peace. 3 My weary days in groans I pass, My nights I spend in sighs, "With tears my couch is watered And grief consumes mine eyes. 4 Lord, I am weak and troubled sore, How long wilt thou delay — When shall the glorious hour arrive That come to thee I may. 16 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 5 My flesh and heart begin to fail, 0, save me from despair, For in the grave none can thee praise, But all is silence there. 6 Depart from me ye wicked men, My God has heard my voice, His grace has healed my wounded heart And makes me to rejoice. PSALM 7. C. M. 1 MY Saviour, my almighty friend, My trust is in thy word ; Arise, Lord, my cause defend, My foes would spill my blood. 2 Those spiteful enemies my soul Would like a lion tear, In pieces rend without control, While none to save is near. 3 If I did e'er displease my foe^ Or had provoked him first, Then let him lay my honor low, My life tread in the dust. 4 If malice lay within my breast Thy searching eyes would see, I could not then plead their arrest - Nor dare appeal to thee. 5 Awake for me to judgment, Lord, And all their pride restrain, Command deliverance and afford Thy love to m.e again. THE PSALMS OF DATfD. 17 0, let the wicked and their ways Be trodden in the dust — "Will not the God of sovereign grace Defend the man that's just"? The heaTt and reins the Lord will try, And guard the just man's ways, But bids his vengeful arrows fly Against the spiteful race. The proud for me have digg'd a pit, But there themselves are laid, Their wicked actions all shall light With vengeance on their head. The sons of violence and shame Shall fall beneath his sword : thou, my soul, with joy proclaim The goodness of the Lord. PSALM 8. C. It LORD our God, how excellent, How 7 wondrous is thy name, The glories of Immanuel Let every tongue proclaim. The Jewish babes w T ere glad, and sung Hosannas to their King, "While angry priests and wicked scribes Their vain objections bring. When I behold the skies above, And moon, and stars that shine, Those splendid worlds on high declare Their Maker is divine. 3 18 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 4 Then said I, Lord, what is frail man, Or all his sinful race, That thou should'st bear such love for him And visit him with grace. 5 That thy beloved Son should take Our humble form in clay, And lower than his angels made To wash our guilt away. 6 And when retired on earth he lived Man did reject the Word, Behold ! the winds and waves obey, And own him sovereign Lord. 7 The winds were calm, the waves were spread At his divine command ; The fish to him its tribute paid, When he did it demand. 8 The miracles wrought by thy Son Shone through the veil of flesh, But now we see his mighty power, And men will him confess. 9 Exalted honors crown our Lord Who died that we might live ;^ Let every being that has breath Their praise unto him give. 10 Our sovereign God, thy wond'rous name Exalted is on high ; Thy splendid glory is advanced Above the starry sky. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 19 PSALM 9. C. ML 1 LORD, thee Til praise with all my heart, I will give thanks to thee; Thy judgments all are true and right, My foes they turn and flee. 2 I'll praise his majesty who sits In judgment on his throne, With equity he'll judge the world, And justice give each one. 3 My God will then a refuge be For humble souls that pine, He'll save the people of his choice And ease their troubled mind. 4 The saints that knew thy name, Lord, Their trust in thee will place, For thou wilt not forsake the men That trust thy sovereign grace. 5 0, sing ye praise unto the Lord, Who dwells on Zion's hill; His threat'ning word he will perform, His promises fulfill. PART II. When the great sovereign of the skies Inquireth after blood, The pious saints he'll not forget, He is their faithful God. His people from the gates of death His mighty arm will raise, That they within thy holy gates Their Father's name may praise. 20 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 8 The wicked in the pit are sunk Which they for saints prepared, And in the net which they concealed They are themselves ensnared. 9 Thus by thy righteous judgments, Lord, Thy justice is displayed, When guilty sinners are destrc ed In snares themselves have laid. PAUSE. 10 Down into hell the wicked sink, Their lands he will destroy, With all the nations that rebel Against the Lord most high. 11 Although thy people sore complain, With longing eyes they wait; The expectation of the saints My God will not forget. 12 Arise, Lord, stir up thyself, Exert thy power and might, And make the guilty rebels fear, The wicked, Lord, affright. 13 Let terror seize their guilty souls, And, trembling with dismay, ' Acknowledge, humbly, thou art .God, And they but sinful clay. PSALM 10. C. M. 1 WHY dost thou stand afar, O Lord, And why withhold thy care, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 21 When bold transgressors do arise, In time when trouble 's near 1 E And shall the wicked, Lord, despise Thy power and just array, And raise their scornful heads on high Thy pious saints to slay 1 3 The wicked men through haughty pride Thy name will not confess, And in their thoughts they will not own A God of sovereign grace. 4 Their hearts are full of wrath and guile, Thy chosen saints they hate ; And underneath their lying tongues, Lie poison and deceit. 5 Arise, O Lord, with power and might — Make persecutors know, That thine own arm defends thy saints Arul brings the wicked low. 6 Yet wicked men they vent their spite: In boasting pride they say, That God will not regard his saints Nor hearken when they pray. 7 But thou, LoTd, still art the same, That still has us upheld, As when the heathen vanquished were And from thy land expelled. 8 0, may our hearts enjoy thy love, And lend a gracious ear, Unto the prayer of thy saints, The children of thy care. 22 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 9 Let persecutors no more rage, Nor slander upright men; Make tyrants know they sprung from earth And turn to earth again. PSALM 11. C. M. 1 I PLACE my trust in thee, O Lord ; My spiteful foes they cry, Fly distant like a tim'rous bird Unto your mountain high. 2 If government should be laid waste, And order overthrown — Should law and justice be suppressed, By saints what can be done 1 3 The Lord has fixed his throne on high And makes the nations yield ; Our actions all before him lie, And thoughts lie unconcealed. 4 And when he does his saints chastise, He sees 'tis for their best, But wicked men he will despise, His soul will them detest. 5 On guilty sinners God will pour Tremendous storms of wrath, Such as he did on Sodom shower - And kindled with his breath. 6 The Lord is righteous, and beholds The righteous saints in peace ; He will bestow on humble souls A full supply of grace. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. -23 PSALM 12. C. If. 1 HELP, Lord, for pious men do fail, And virtue seems to cease ; The wicked sons of hell prevail And treacheries increase. 2 Their lying tongues are like a dart, Their promises untrue — With flatt'ring lips and double heart They smile and murder too. 3 But lips that's cover'd with deceit Shall not maintain their ground ; The Lord in vengeance them will meet And liars will confound. 4 Should we reprove their hateful way Their angry words are thus : Is not our tongue our own, they say, Who will be Lord o'er us ] 5 Lord, when the vilest men prevail, And wicked acts abound — When faithfulness begins to fail, And love can scarce be found — 6 Is not thy time then near at hand, To rescue the opprest : The time thy saints shall firmly stand, And on thy promise rest ] 7 Now, saith the Lord, I will arise, Oppressors I'll cast down ; With dread dismay I'll them surprise, And will my children own. 24* THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 8 Thy word, Lord, is very pure, Like silver seven times tried ; Thy promises to saints are sure, That do in thee confide. PSALM 13. C. M. 1 HOW long, Lord, wilt thou conceal And hide from me thy face — How long, my King, before I feel Thy kind and quick'ning rays ] 2 How long wilt thou forsake me ; Lord, Shall I forgotten be — And mourn the absence of thy word As one that 's cast away ? 3 0, when wilt thou relieve my mind From heaviness and woe, For Satan does rejoice to find A praying saint brought low. 4 My dear Redeemer hear my cries, Be thou my glorious light ; 0, haste, before I close mine eyes In everlasting night. 5 Look how the sons of hell rejoice To see my inward grief: But I have heard thy gracious voice, • My soul has found relief. 6 At thy command the wicked fly, E'en Satan cannot stand The awful terror of thine eye, Nor bear thy dread command. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 25 7 My God, thy name I'll magnify For giving me thy peace; In thy salvation I will joy, And sing redeeming grace. PSALM 14. C. M. 1 THERE is no God, the simple fools Do in their hearts maintain, Nor Providence, that overrules The destinies of men. 2 With such blasphemous thoughts as these Corruptions do arise ; Their hands are filled with gfuilty bribes, Their tongues delight in lies. 3 God, from his glorious throne on high, Did cast his eyes below, To see if he could find one man That did his precepts know. 4 But all by nature are unclean ; We all are prone to ill ; Not one observes his righteous laws, Not one performs his will. 5 They speak with false deceitful tongues, Their neighbours they defame; They love to work iniquity, And glory in their shame. 6 This enmity, the seeds of sin, Are sown in every heart ; Nor can we free ourselves from guilt, Till God his grace impart. 4 26 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 7 The wicked rise against the just And slandering lies proclaim ; They neither learn to do thy will, Nor love thy sacred name. 8 Great God, alarm their guilty fears, And make them know thy power ; That they no more, with greediness, Thy humble saints devour. 9 Know that the Lord dwells with the just, Though wicked men may jeer ; That we should trust thy sovereign grace, And they meet with despair. 10 0, how I long for Zion's King Her captives to release, Thy children then shall praise thy name, And Israel shall have peace. PSALM 15. C. Mi 1 WHO shall ascend to thin 3 abode, God of sovereign grace — Who will the Lord receive on high t To dwell before his face 1 2 The humble and the contrite man,. Who walks in wisdom's ways ;. Whose works are fruits of righteousness, Whose lips the truth express — 3 Who will not deal in sly deceit, Nor slander, nor defame, Nor will he spread an ill report Against his neighbour's name. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 27 4 Vile wealthy men he will despise, But loves the sons of grace; And though he swears to his own hurt, He 's true to what he says. 5 The man that bribes will scorn, nor wrongs The humble and sincere; This man shall soar to thine abode And dwell for ever there. PSALM 1G. C. M. 1 SAVE me, O God, I do beseech, Thou art my trust alone; To thee my goodness doth not reach, Yea, merits I have none. 2 I must confess to me belongs A shameful blushing face ; My prayers and my choicest songs Add nothing to thy grace. 3 0, may I with thy saints rejoice, With them thy praise declare ; Thy saints on earth they are my choice And children of thy care. 4 Let sinners choose the sons of night And revel in their wine, Thy people, Lord, are my delight, Their language is divine. PAUSE. 5 Their sorrows shall increase with haste Who idol gods do seek, 2S THE PSALMS OF DAVID. Their orTerinors I will not taste Nor I their names will speak. 6 God is my portion and my light, His gracious love is free ; He gives me knowledge in the night And teaches me by day. 7 I set the Lord before me still, He is my only stay, He keeps my soul and guards me well, I shall not moved be. 8 My faith is strong when he is nigh, His name be ever blest — My heart is glad, in him I joy, My flesh in hope shall rest. 9 Though in the tomb my body's laid, Yet there thou wilt not leave My flesh to dwell among the dead, Nor moulder in the grave. 10 The path of life thou wilt make known And raise me up on high, To dwell for ever on thy throne Above the starry sky. 11 Thus Israel's royal shepherd sung In Christ's exalted name, And the words from his inspired tongue. The Lord fulfilled the same. 12 Jesus, who on the cross was slain, And whom the saints adore, The grave could not its prey retain, He lives for evermore. THE PSALMS OF DA\TD. 29 13 When shall I reach the heavenly hills, My home, my blest abode — There I shall meet my Father's smiles And see my Saviour God. PSALM 17. C. M. 1 ARISE, almighty, sovereign Lord, And cast the wicked down ; .Save me from men who are thy sword, They're in thy hand alone. 2 From treacherous men who make a show, Do thou deliver me ; They have their portion here below, Then sink in misery. 3 Then let them prosper in their ways, And boast of all their wealth, Thou art my God whom I will praise, My joy, my peace and health. 4 The face of my sin pardoning God I shall behold in peace, Being wash'd in the atoning blood I'm sanctified by grace. 5 Now since I of thy grace partake, And like my Saviour drest, Then in the morning when I wake, I satisfied shall rest. PSALM 18. C. M. 1 THEE will I love, Lord, my strength, Now is thy power revealed ; 30 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. Thou art my rock and my defence, My glory and my shield. 2 Death's terrors then before me stood, In dismal aspect there, When Belial's sons came like a flood My soul did faint with fear. 3 The yawning gates of hell I saw With all their agony, Which none but guilty rebels know : Despair took hold of me. 4 I called on God now in my grief And he remembered me, His sovereign grace sent me relief And set me safe and free. 5 He flew to save me in distress, On cherubims he rode, And glittering as the* lightning's blaze Shone my Redeemer God. 6 He did restrain his chastisement, - At the blast of his breath He from on high salvation sent, And rescued me from death. 7 With strength and power my foes appear, In rage they still increase ; But Christ, my King, is conqueror O'er all the spiteful race. 8 My praise to him shall never cease While I existence have, Now to my God of sovereign grace, I all the glory give. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 31 PART II. 9 According to my righteousr,' Thou hast thy love made known, Before me still thy laws I place And thou my cause wilt own. 10 Since I'm supported by thine hand I've learned thy pleasant ways ; Or, should I stray from thy command, Thou wilt restore me peace. 11 What strivings, Lord, are in my breast, Which breaks my peace within; But through thy grace I'll guard against My much beloved sin. 19 0, give me strength to mortify My sins which vex me still, That close besetting sin des:: Which works against my will. 13 For thou art just in all thy way?, Thou ? rt faithful, good and kind ; And those who trust thy sovereign grace Shall peace and comfort find. 14 The pure in heart, that serve the Lord, Shall find thy word more pure ; But vengeful men for their reward Thy vengeance shall endure. PART III. 15 Thy ways are just, thy word is pure, Thou rock of my defence ; 32 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. The Lord our God is a strong tower And refuge for his saints. 16 His sword he gives to me to wield, To fight my foes and sin ; His full salvation is my shield, And makes the vict'ry mine. 17 The God of my salvation lives, And his design fulfils ; His angry frown the proud receives, But saints enjoy his smiles. 18 My Father's name I'll magnify Before the scornful race, Nor will I fear their subtlety, But bear with the disgrace. 19 He great deliverance did afford To David and his seed, His grace to saints through Christ our Lord Will be unlimited. PSALM 19. C. M. 1 THY glories Lord, the heavens proclaim, Thy works how bright they shine ; Sun, moon and stars declare thy name, And own thy hand divine. 2 Day unto day, and night to night, Thy power and skill displays, While still the darkness and the light Pursue their changing ways. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 33 3 In every clime, through every land, Their voice is heard and known ; By them the doings of thy hand And mighty power is shown. 4 Ye Christian lands your songs prepare. Here he makes known his grace — We are not left as heathens are To learn his sacred ways. 5 My God, I love the book of grace, How pure is every word, That perfect book shall guide my ways And joy to me afford. 6 Thy laws are holy, just and good, From these I learn thy will ; Not honey, nor the richest food, Can so much pleasure yield. 7 Thy judgments, Lord, are true and right. Thy promises are sure, The finest gold with flattering sight Can no such joys secure. 8 0, who can understand his faults! Lord, cleanse thou me within, From secret crimes and sinful thoughts, And all presumptuous sin. 9 While I employ my heart and tongue And in thy praise partake, ^Jy sovereign. God, accept the song For my Redeemers sake. 34 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PSALM 20. C. M. 1 GIVE ear, God of sovereign grace, Unto thy people's prayer, Thou art our hope in sore distress, To save when trouble 's near. 2 The name of Jacob's God defends When shields and bucklers fail ; He from on high salvation sends And guards his people well. 3 He bears in memory our moans, His love exceeds our praise ; Our griefs, our sorrows and our groans, Are pleasing in his eyes. 4 Our confidence is in his grace, In Israel's God we're blest; Our banner in his name we'll raise, And on his arm we'll rest. 5 In horses some place confidence, On chariots some depend, But Israel's God is our defence And our almighty friend. 6 0, may his name our hearts inspire To do his holy will, Our foes shall quickly then retire, Or perish in the field. 7 Save us, we pray, Lord most high, And make us firm and strong, Until thy goodness crowns our joy In a triumphant song. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 35 MALM 21. C. M. 1 THE king was triad in God his strength, And crowned by special grace, But unto Christ alone belongs Triumphant songs of praise. 2 The blest Messiah's joy was great To do his Father's will ; The Lord will his dominions spread, And his desire fulfil. 3 For thou didst not from him withhold Whatever request he made, And thou hast placed a glorious crown On his illustrious head. 4 Honour and glorious majesty Thou hast upon him laid, That glory which he had from God Before the worlds were made. 5 Thine hand shall find the wicked out, And all his spiteful foes : Thy vengeance shall devour them like A fiery oven that glows. PSALM 22. C. M. 1 WHY has my God forsaken me? Thus David did complain ; And thus our Lord cried on the cross, In agony and pain. 2 To dwell with saints is thy delight, And thy dear children own Thou hast an ear for their complaints, Thou pitiest every moan. 36 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 Our fathers placed their trust in thee, And thou didst them defend, But I'm a worm, and trodden down, And am despised by men. 4 With wagging heads they me deride, Shoot out their lips do they : In God he trusted but in vain, To set him free, they say. 5 But thou art he who brought'st me forth According to thy word, And from my mother's breasts my hope Is in my sovereign Lord. 6 Why will my Father now withdraw, While raging foes stand round, And in the time of my distress When none to help is found. 7 Thy darling one now left among The sons of cruelty, Who are like lions ravening And roaring for their prey. 8 Those fiends of earth and hell unite, And with increasing pride, My hands and feet nail to the cross And perforate my side. 9 Yet if the Lord permits those fiend3 In wickedness to run, Why will my heavenly Father bruise His well beloved Son. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. O i 10 My God, if it be possible, This cup let pass, he begs : Thy will be done, not mine, he said, Then drank it to the dregs. 11 With unknown pangs my heart is broke, My breath in groans I waste, Thy hand has crushed and brought me down To dust of death thou hast. 12 Now to my heavenly Father's hand My spirit I commend ; My flesh shall rest in hope till thou Shall bid me rise again. PAUSE. 13 Now from the raging lion's mouth Protect thy darling well, Noi leave thy Son to fight alone The powers of earth and hell. 14 'Twas thus, in mournful cries and tear3, Jesus our Saviour prayed ; His Father heard him in that day And all his fears allayed. 15 Great was his triumph on the cross, His gracious throne sublime, And all the nations of the earth Shall homage pay to him. 1G A glorious offspring shall come forth From his last dying groans, And in all ages reckon'd be For true and faithful sons. 3S THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 17 The poor in spirit shall receive The kind provision made, And all thai trust the Lord shall see Their table richly spread. 18 Our Saviour, God, the distant isles Shall learn thy righteousness, And people yet unborn shall own And trust thy sovereign grace* PSALM 23. C. M. 1 THE Lord himself my shepherd is, I shall be well supplied;. His tender care and sovereign grace Will be my guard and guide. 2 He leads me where salvation flows, To banquet on his love, Where sweet celestial pasture grows And living waters move. 3 And when I wander from his ways He pardons my mistake, And leads me in the paths of peace For his own mercy's sake. 4 My Saviour, God, be thou my aid, Then shall I fear no ill ; And though I walk through death's dark shade, My shepherd's with me still. 5 Am I in darkness and in doubt 1 Thou art my strength and stay ; Thy rod and staff will me support, And guide my doubtful way. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 39 How are the sons of hell dismayed, In anguish keen and sore, To see my board so richly spread, And my cup running o'er. When on my head thy spirit rests, Like oil divinely shed, I praise thee for thy bounteous feast, The rich provision made. Surely thy goodness, my God, Will bless me all my days, And in thy house, my blest abode, I'll ever sing thy praise. PSALM 24. C. M. THE solid earth is all the Lord's, And all thereon he owns ; He based the building on the floods, And gave it to men's sons. But there's a world above the sky, Thy splendid, bright abode : Who shall ascend to dwell on high, So near his sovereign God ] The man that worketh righteousness, Whose ways are clean and pure : God will impart to him his grace, And joys that shall endure. These are the righteous men that seek The God of Jacob's face, The Lord delights to bless the meek And humble sons of grace. 40 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 5 Ye splendid worlds rejoice and sing, Your King of glory see; But who is this exalted King] The mighty Saviour he. 6 Ye heavenly gates be lifted high, Prepare the Lord a way ; Lo ? now he soars above the sky To reign in endless day. 7 In awful grandeur from the dead He ope's the heavenly gate, And has, for saints, provision made At his right hand a seat. PSALM 25. C. M. 1 TO thee I lift my soul, Lord, I place my trust in thee ; Let not my foes, pleased with my shame, Still triumph over me. 2 The sons of hell would me persuade My Maker does me hate — 0, make me know thy cov'nant, Lord, And on thee fearless wait. 3 From the first beams of morning light, Till evening shades appear, I long for thy salvation, Lord, And wait with anxious care. 4 Remember, Lord, thy tender love, And lead me in thy ways : The errors of my youth forgive, . And sins of later days. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 41 5 The Lord is holy, just and "food, He crowns the meek with grace — And every humble penitent Shall learn his pleasant ways. 6 In mercy, for his goodness sake, My soul from shame he saves ; My sins he pardons through my Lord, And his rich blessing gives. 7 What man is he that fears the Lord ? He will direct his ways, Who loves to plead his promises And trust his sovereign grace. 8 He will communicate to him The secret of the Lord : His cov'nant unto him will show, How faithful is his word. 9 In all God's dealing with his saints His truth and mercy stands, To such as keep his cov'nant well And practice his commands. 10 Their souls shall always dwell at ease. Before the Lord their King, Their seed inherit shall the earth, And praises to him sing. 11 My longing eyes and my desire, Towards the Lord they are ; His promised grace is all my trust, I look for pardon there. 12 0, turn thee to my soul, O God ; My hope on thee is set ; 6 42 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. Grant me thy care to guard my feet, To 'scape the tempter's net. 13 My dear Redeemer and my God, Thy sovereign grace I plead ; 0, make me shun those dang'rous ways Wherein my feet have strayed. 14 The wild commotion of my thoughts Afflict my weary mind. My strength is failed, my heart is faint, And no relief I find. 15 When ev'ry morning sun appears, New troubles on me flow ; Look on my grief and sorrow, Lord, And grace to me bestow. 16 See my malicious enemies, How cruel is their spite ! They plot to take away my life Through envy and deceit. 17 Do thou preserve my soul, O God, And keep me free from shame, For I have all my confidence Placed in my Saviour's name. 18 Now with humility and faith I wait to see thy grace ; Redeem thy chosen Israel, Lord, Thy people do thou bless. PSALM 2G. C. M. 1 JUDGE me, Lord, and search my way, Try heart and reins, God, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 43 Thy promise is my only stay, Thy paths my fail have trod. 2 I hate the painted hypocrite, And those who joy in lies; With such vile men I will not sit, Their actions 1 despise. 3 The saints are clothed in righteousness, With them I will appear, And when thine altar I address, I plead thy merits there. 4 Thy habitation, Lord, I love, There I delight to dwell, To hear thy word, and to approve, And thy sweet mercies tell. 5 Gather me not with the vile race, AY hose hands are stained with blood ; Since I on earth have passed my days, With thy dear saints, my God. PSALM 27. L. Iff. 1 LORD, thou art my glorious light, On me thy goodness overflows ; Thou art my strength, I will not fear The malice of my raging foes. 2 One thing I earnestly desire : O, grant to me a happy place, Among thy well-beloved saints, Within the churches of thy grace. 44 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 There my desire I shall make known, And see with joy thy beauty still ; Shall hear the pleasure of thy grace, And there inquire thy sacred will. 4 Although an host of foes should rise, There may thy people safely hide ; The Lord has a pavilion, where His saints forever shall abide. 5 My head is lifted now above All my surrounding enemies, And joyful songs of triumph sound Within thy consecrated place. PAUSE. 6 My sovereign Lord, when thou didst say, Ye chosen sons, come seek my grace, My heart did quickly then reply, I'll seek my heavenly Father's face. 7 Hide not thy love from me, Lord, Nor thy displeasure manifest, To thee I fly, thou art my hope, When I am grieved and sore opprest. 8 Should both my parents me forsake, And prove unfaithful and unkind, The Lord will guide me in his ways, And every needful good I'll find. 9 My feeble flesh with grief had died, If I had not believed thy word, And seen thy love to me made known, And kindness of my sovereign Lord. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 45 10 Trust in the Lord, ye pious saints, With strength and fortitude of mind ; God will support your sinking hopes, And joys immortal you shall find. PSALM 27. C. M. 1 THOU art my hope, my sovereign God, And my Almighty friend, Thy strong right arm my battles fought, And all my vict'ries gained. 2 One privilege I do request, give to me a place Among the children of the blest, In temples of thy grace. 3 There I shall offer songs of praise, And see what I desire, Shall hear the order of thy grace, And there thy will inquire. 4 Although an host of foes appear, 1 safely there shall hide ; The Lord has a pavilion where His people shall abide. 5 My head e'en now is lifted high, O'er all my spiteful foes, And sweet victorious songs of joy Sound in thy sacred house. part n. 6 Almighty Lord, when thou didst say, Ye saints come seek my face, 46 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. My heart did quickly then reply, I'lLseek thy heavenly grace. 7 Hide not thy face, Lord, from me, Nor cast me from thy care ; Thou art my God, I fly to thee, In time when trouble's near. 8 Though should my parents me forsake, And see me trodden down, My dear Redeemer will me take, And all my hopes will crown. 9 I fainted had, if I had not Believed thy sacred word, And seen the goodness of my God, Who did me help afford. 10 Ye humble saints, trust in his grace, With fortitude of mind, Come place your hope in him always, And you shall comfort find. PSALM 27. S. M. 1 LORD, thou art my light, Salvation on me flows, Thy strong right hand, and arm of might, Has conquered all my foes. 2 Now I desire one thing, grant to me a place Among the saints to pray and sing, In temples of thy grace. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 There I shall offer praise, And see thy beauty shine, Shall hear the order of thy grace, And learn thy will divine. 4 When spiteful foes appear, There I may flee and hide : The Lord has a pavilion where I safely shall abide. 5 My head even now is found 'Bove my surrounding foes, And pleasing songs of victory sound Within thy sacred house. PART II. 6 Lord, when I heard thee say, Ye saints come seek my grace, My heart did quickly then reply, I'll seek my Father's face. 7 Hide not thy love from me, Nor cast me from thy care ; God of my strength I trust in thee, In time when trouble's near. 8 Should parents both me leave, To perish or to want, The Lord for me a care will have, And every blessing grant. 9 With grief I fainted had, If I had not believed, And seen the goodness of my God, Who kindly me relieved. 4S THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 10 Wait on the Lord ye saints, And trust in him alone, He richly will supply your wants, And your desires will crown, PSALM 28. C. M. 1 LORD, to thee I raise my cry, Attend unto my prayer, My soul would all in ruin lie, If thou refuse thine ear. 2 When to thy holy hill I come, And plead thy righteousness, guard me safe, and keep me from The vile deceitful race. 3 Those false, malicious sons of hell, Despise thy power and might, But justice sinks them down to dwell In everlasting night. 4 Forever blessed be the Lord Who heard my mournful cries, Who made me trust his promised Word, And taste his heavenly joys. 5 Ye humble souls when troubled sore, By faith draw near to God, He will employ his pardoning power, And give you heavenly food. PSALM 23. S. M. 1 TO thee I cry, my God, Unto my prayer attend ; THE PSALMS OF DWID. 4 ( J hear me from thy blest abode, I on thy grace depend. 9 When to thy holy hill, I come and plead for grace, £uard me safe, and keep me still From the perfidious race. 3 The wicked sons of hell, Despise thy power and reign, Thy vengeance sends them down to dwell In everlasting pain. 4 Now blessed be the Lord, Who heard my weeping voice, Who kindly did me help afford, And made me taste his joys. 5 Let every trembling saint Draw near to God with zeal, He will his pardoning power grant, And promises fulfil. PSALM 20. C. Bl ► 1 YE sons of might, give to the Lord Exalted power and fame, Proclaim the honour of his word, The glory due his name. 2 The Lord makes known his power abroad. And rules the earth and seas, His awful voice divides the cloud, And makes the lightnings blaze. 3 At his command the tempest sweeps The wide spread forest round, 50 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. The tim'rou3 heart with terror leaps, Affrighted at the sound. 4 He speaks, and lo ! the cedar trees Of Lebanon doth break, The hills shake at his awful voice, And barren deserts quake. 5 The Lord is monarch of the flood, And rules the worlds on high, But gives his saints all needful good, And will their wants supply. G The Lord in milder language there Bestows his heavenly grace; In storms that sinners fill with fear, He to his saints speaks peace. PSALM 30. C. M. 1 I WILL extol thee, Lord, for thou Canst heal disease and pain ; 'Tis unto thee alone I owe My health and peace again. 2 sing unto the Lord, ye saints, And magnify his grace, He bows an ear to your complaints In time of sore distress. 3 His wrath, 'twill for a moment last, His grace prolongs my days, Grief may a nigrht my comforts blast, But morning brings me peace. 4 My health w T as firm, my day was clear, Which made me rest secure, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 5 1 While in my heart I cherished there That peace would still endure. 5 But I forgot thee, my guide, Who strong my mountain made, For when thy eount'nance thou didst hide, Then all my comforts fled. G To thee, Lord, I cry and mourn, What profit's in my blood, For in the grave can I make known The goodness of my God ? 7 Hear me, I said, gracious God, And bring me from the grave ; Thy grace rebuked the heavy load, Thy mercy did me save. 8 My griefs and fears are silenced now, For I have comfort found, My sackcloth on the ground I throw, And gladness girds me round. 9 My glory, Lord, to thee I yield, To praise thy name divine,- For thou alone my sickness healed, And pardoned all my sin. PSALM 31. L. M. 1 LORD, my God, of truth and grace, My spirit I commit to thee, My soul thou hast redeemed from death, And thy salvation set me free. 2 Despair and hope on every side, Upheld their contest and the strife, 54 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. My wicked foes in counsel join, And plot to take away my life. 3 My times are in thy hand, I said, Thou wilt direct them for the best, Thou art my rock, and my strong tower, My hiding place, and place of rest. 4 0, make thy countenance to shine Upon thy humble servant, Lord, For with devotion, I am thine, And may thy grace be my reward. PAUSE. 5 I am cut off before thine eyes, In haste, my doubting spirit said ; But thou hast heard my weeping voice, And gave to me thy gracious aid. 6 How large, how free thy goodness, Lord, Thy shining countenance, how sweet, And those who trust thy sovereign grace, Their joys are perfect and complete. 7 love the Lord, all ye his saints, Proclaim his glorious praise aloud, His mercy will supply your wants, He amply will reward the proud. PART II. 8 My God, thy mercy is my trust, With joy I'll magnify thy name; Thou hast preserved me safe from death, Mine honour from reproach and shame. THE PBALMi 00 DAVID. 53 My life is spent with fear and dread, My years I waste in sighs and moans, Mine eyes are dried, ray strength declines, And grief of mind consumes my bones. 10 Among my foes I am a scorn, My friends they look on roe with dread, And to my neighbours near I am Forgotten and unnoticed. 11 Foul sland'ring tongues beset me round, On every side I met with fear : I to thy sovereign grace applied, And thou didst lend a gracious ear. FAUSE. 12 Thy goodness, how wonderful, Which thou hast wrought before all men; The lying lips are silenced now, And all their joyful boasting vain. 13 From strife of tongues, thy chosen saints Shall in thy strong pavilion hide ; Thou wilt preserve ihem from disgrace, And slay the haughty sons of pride. 14 "Within thy secret place, Lord, Let me abide forever more, No city strongly fortified Can guard thy children so secure. PSALM 32. C. M. 1 BLEST is the man to whom the Lord Freely forgives his sin, Whose trust is in the promised word, To make him pure and clean. 54 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2 His hateful crimes no more shall rise Before the judgment throne, He pleads a perfect sacrifice As his sure hope alone. 3 His soul abhors ensnaring lies, And his designs are pure ; His prudent walk and watchful eyes Will keep his mind secure. 4 How excellent that righteousness Which covers all his sin, While rich supplies of heavenly grace Through all his actions run. PART II. 5 While I concealed my grievous guilt, No comfort could I find, What dreadful pain my conscience felt, What anguish seized my mind. 6 I will acknowledge to the Loid My secret sins, I said ; Thy spirit then did grace afford, Thy \\ ord my fears allayed. 7 For this shall every one that's wise Their prayer to thee make known ; And then when fears and troubles rise, They '11 hasten to thy throne. 8 I'm safe beneath thy guardian care, From ev'ry raging storm, My God will save me from each snare, And keep me safe from harm. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 55 I BALM 33. L. M. 1 YE righteous in the Lord, rejoice, With holy jny declare his praise, Sing of his name with cheerful voice, And tell how wondrous are his w • 2 Let heaven and earth proclaim aloud His mercy and his faithfulness ; The works of nature own him God, And Providence reveals his grace. 3 His word with power and skill divine, The shining skies with glory spread ; He bids the starry'hosts to shine, And light the heavens his wisdom made. 4 The waters of the mighty deep. Are bound by his Almighty hand ; He makes the raging billows sleep, And swell again at his command. 5 Let all that dwell upon the earth, With veneration fear the Lord, He spake, and lo ! the world sprang forth, And moves according to his word. 6 The scornful race in every land Shall fail in all their ill designs ; God's counsel shall forever stand, Pure, just, and true, it ever shines. PAP.T II. 7 0, greatly blest that nation is, Where God has placed his gracious throne, 56 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. Where he makes known his heavenly grace, And takes the people for his own. 8 Though in the highest heavens he reigns, He sees all on the earth that dwell ; He forms their hearts as pleaseth him, And knows our feeble frames full well. 9 Kings are not saved with all the power Or force of armies which they have, Nor can the horse, well trained for war, Secure his rider from the grave. 10 The power of men and beasts are vain, And can no preservation bring, But pious saints they do obtain Their safety from their sovereign King. 11 The fear of God is in their heart, When famine wastes he is their trust; God will to saints his grace impart, And pour his blessings on the just. 12 Lord, our hearts rejoice in thee, O let thy count'nance on us shine ; Our joy, our hope, our only stay, Is in thy sovereign grace divine. PSALM 34. C. M. 1 I BLESS the Lord, all times his praise Upon my tongue shall dwell ; Ye faithful souls come seek his grace, And his sweet mercies tell. 2 Come let us magnify the Lord, And bless his holy name ; THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 51 >:ght his sovereign grace, he heard, And rescued me from shame. 3 My trouhles to the Lord I told, And he to me gave ear, His love to me he did unfold And chased away my fear. 4 The poor to him lift up their cries, Their countenances shine, While glorious light breaks from the skies And fills their humble mind. 5 His angels pitch their camps around The well beloved saints, God's fear within their hearts is found, He is their sure defence. 6 The wild young lions in distress, May suffer hunger's pain ; But they who trust his sovereign grace, All needful good obtain. 7 Come children hear, and HI explain How you should fear the Lord ; From lying lips you must refrain, Nor speak a spiteful word. 8 If length of days is your desire, A quiet life and long; Of base deceit you must beware, From slander guard your tongue. 9 Depart from evil, speak the truth, Pursue the paths of peace, 8 58 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. The Lord will then protect your youth, And bless with happy days. 10 His eye beholds your pious ways With pleasure and delight, But sets his awful frowning face Against the sons of spite. 11 The grieved hearts and troubled minds, He grace to them imparts, He pardons and forgives their sins, And heals their broken hearts. 12 He sees their sorrows, hears their moans, His Son their ransom paid, His holy Spirit heals their bones, And makes his people glad. 13 When desolation like a storm, Lays hopes of sinners waste, My God will keep his saints from harm, They on his promise rest. 14 Evil shall slay the wicked race, But God protects the just, happy souls that learn his ways, And in his mercy trust. PSALM 35. L. M. 1 BEHOLD the sympathizing cares Which pious David kindly shows ; See what generous love he bears, For his inveterate suffering foes. 2 When they are sick his spirit moans, And 'pears to feel their racking pains, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 59 II is tender heart complains in groans While gospel grace within him reigns. 3 Towards his foe he did behave As if a brother he had been, And with fasting he prays to save The lives of brutish wicked men. 4 With vile reproach his name they curst, Yet still he humbly pleads and mourns ; While heavenly blessings on him rest, And peace and happiness returns. 5 splendid type of grace divine, So Christ our Saviour advocates, While bold transgressors pride in sin, The blest Redeemer thus intreats. 6 Christ the true David loved of God, And Israel's illustrious King, To save his saints left his abode, And paid their ransom, bore their sins. PSALM 30. C. M. 1 HIGH in the splendid heavens, Lord, Thy mercy ever shines, - Through mists and clouds the truth shall break That covers thy designs. 2 Thy righteousness forever stands, And firm as mountains keep, Thy mighty works are wonderful, Thy judgments are a deep. 3 With tender care both man and beast Are guarded in thy sight, 60 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. All things that live on thee depend, But saints are thy delight. 4 How glorious is thy grace, O God, From thee our joys arise, And underneath thy guardian wings Our hope and safety lies. 5 From the rich fulness of thy house We on thy bounty feast, And from the river of thy love Shall thy salvation taste. 6 Life, like a fountain free and pure, Springs from thy sovereign grace; And in thy glorious light we see The promises of peace. PSALM 36. L. M. 1 WHILE wicked men go on in sin, And yet a sovereign power still own ; I often am inclined to say Their sinful actions say there's none. 2 Their very thoughts at once make known The words their sinful lips express, God's indignation they fear not, Nor ask the favour of his grace. 3 Self-flattering hope still blinds their eyes, But that tremendous day is near When in despair they shall behold The lightning of thy glittering spear. 4 Thy righteousness forever stands, Though mountains melt before thy face ; THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 61 Thy judgments are a vast unknown, Which no created mind can trace. 5 Above the starry heavens, Lord, Thy mercy in perfection reigns, Thy truth shall live when nature dies, And in full glory ever shines. G Thy providence is kind and free, Thy goodness feeds both man and beast, And under thy protecting wings Thy people there may safely rest. 7 When creature comforts cease to flow, And earthly pleasures waste away, Thou wilt thy heavenly grace bestow- To thy dear saints who trust in thee. 8 Then when the light of day shall cease, And death our mortal eyes close up ; Then Christ our sun of righteousness Will be our light, our joy, and hope. TSALM 37. L. M. 1 WHY should I grieve my mind and fret When perfidious men in power rise, Or hate the sons of sly deceit Who utter false malicious lies 1 2 As like the grass at morn cut down, Before the setting sun it fades, So all their joys shall perish soon In never ending gloomy shades. 3 Then in thy sovereign grace Til trust, And on thine arm I will repose : 62 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. My dwelling shall be with the just, And Providence my food bestows. 4 I will commit my ways to thee, And with submission wait thy will, Thine hand which guides my wandering way Shall my best wishes all fulfill. 5 My innocence thou wilt adorn When thy just judgments are made known, Clear as the rosy beams of morn, And shining as the noonday sun. 6 The meek delight themselves in peace, And shall possess the earth at last, For they are clothed in righteousness, And on thy promises they rest. PAUSE. 7 Wait on the Lord and trust his grace, Nor fret yourself in any wise, Though God his justice long delays To punish sinners for their vice. 8 Let scorners join to break you down, And all their angry rage employ ; The Lord their counsel will confound, He sees the day of vengeance nigh. 9 The wicked have drawn out the sword And bent their threatening bow to slay The righteous saints that fear the Lord, And men that walk in upright way. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 63 10 God will in pieces break their bow And disappoint their ill designs, For their own swords shall pierce them through, And sink them down in endless pains. part n. 11 Why should the wealthy sinner vaunt, And grow most wickedly profane, The humble portion of a saint Exceeds the sinner's richest gain. 12 The wicked from his friend receives, But ne'er intends the same to pay, Whereas the saint in kindness gives, Nor turns the indigent away. 13 With generous heart his goods he shares Among the needy sons of want, His name on earth is blest, his heirs Shall flourish like a thrifty plant. 14 His tongue abhors the speech profane, The slander vile, the fraud, the lie, His actions and his ways to men Are justice, truth, and verity. 15 The gospel and the law of God Is deep engraven on his heart, He is directed by the word, And from the way he'll not depart. 1G When sinners sink to endless night, The righteous saints shall firmly stand, And shall inherit with delight Their title of the promised land. 64 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PART III. 17 The steps of righteous men, Lord, Are ruled by thine unerring will, Although cast down they are restored, Thy mighty power upholds them still. 18 The Lord beholds them with delight, And justifies their pious ways; He'll never cast them from his sight, Nor take from them his saving grace. 19 He is the portion of his saints, Their God, their everlasting lcve ; His grace provides for all their wants, And makes them kings and priests above. 20 Wait on the Lord, and do not fret, Nor dread the guilty sinner's frown, For you shall own their pride was great When all their hopes are overthrown. PAUSE. 21 The bold blasphemer have I seen Despise thy laws, and them defied, And like a bay-tree tall and green, With arms extended far and wide. 22 And lo, unseen he perished there, Consigned to everlasting pain, And not a remnant did appear Where all that pride and vice did reign. 23 But mark the perfect and behold The happy man of righteousness, God will to him his love unfold, And crown his latter days with peace. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 65 PSALM 58. C. Iff. 1 IN thy displeasure, great, O Lord, Remember me with love, N< r smite with thy chastising- sword, Avenging wrath remove. 2 Thine arrows stick within me fast, Thine hand has pressed me down, My tiesh and heart with troubles waste, And all my peace is gone. 3 My follies I confess are great, Gone o'er my head they are, And like a heavy pressing weight, Too much for me to bear. 4 I am bowed down with grief and woe, I bear a guilty load, \Yhile all day long I mourning go, Beneath thy chastening rod. 5 I am disheartened and afraid, Disease has made me blind ; With keen remorse my wounds they bleed, And rack my tortured mind. All my requests are known to thee, My tears they numbered are, And to my groans and every sigh, Thou lend'st a gracious ear. Lord, thou art my only hope, My God my cause will own, The Lord will bear me safely up, When foes would cast me down 9 66 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 8 And when I from thy precepts slide, Mine enemies are glad, With pleasure and exulting pride, They raise their haughty head. 9 But I will own I broke thy laws, And mourn my sinful ways ; I grieve to think how weak I was, And beg for heavenly grace. 10 Forsake me not, God of grace, But visit me in love, And clothe roe in thy righteousness, Before my last remove. PSALM 39. C. M. 1 MY ways before the Lord, I have Firmly resolved to guard ; Nor will I once permit my tongue To speak a spiteful word. 2 And when I'm urged to stay a while With those who are profane, I'll place a guard before my mouth Lest with my lips I sin. 3 With watchful care I silent was, And therefore held my peace, Lest wicked men should ridicule And mock my pious ways. 4 But yet I will not be restrained From speaking a good word ; I'll let the scornful sinner know That I will praise the Lord. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 67 PART II. L. M. 5 My Maker, my Almighty friend, Teach me the measure of my days, That I may know my latter end, And learn how frail my nature is. G My days are as a hand-breadth made, Mine age is nothing in thine eye ; Frail man even in his best estate, Is altogether vanity. 7 Look how the race of mortals strive, And are disquieted in vain, They toil and labour while they live, Their pleasing object to obtain. 8 In rich attire some make a show, Pleased with the gaudy dress they wear, They work for heirs they do not know, And then fly hence and disappear. 9 But I will earthly joys give up, Nor at rich feasts will I regale, They only disappoint my hope, And all their expectations fail. 10 My hope is in thy grace divine, And not in creatures, earth or dust, All worldly interest I'll resign, And make my God my only trust. part in. c. M. 11 Lord thou hast made my life thy care, See my distressing pain, But I am dumb and will not dare Against thee to contend. 6S THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 12 Pains and disease by thee are sent, And thy commands fulfil, I'll then not utter one complaint Against thy sovereign will. 13 Yet with humility I pray, Remove my heavy load, My health and strength consumes away Beneath thine angry rod. 14 While under thy displeasing look, Our feeble powers decay, We cannot bear thy sharp rebuke, Our beauty wastes away. 15 1 sojourn as my fathers here, On earth my transient home, may thy love to me appear, Before my summons come. 16 But if thou wilt my life prolong, And give me heavenly grace, Then I'll employ my heart and tongue To celebrate thy praise. PSALM 40. C. M. 1 I for the Lord my God did wait, And he my cries did hear, His eye beheld my low estate, His grace did then appear. 2 He drew me from a fearful pit, Where I in bonds did lie, From miry clay he brought my feet, And raised me up on high. THE PSALMS OF DAVTD. 69 3 Safe on a rock he fixed my ways, And made me firm and strong, Then taught my tongue to sing his praise, In a new grateful song. 4 His works of grace I will make known, The saints shall hear with joy, Sinners shall hasten to his throne, And raise their voices high. 5 Thy love, Lord, exceeds our praise, And far transcends our thought, Our language fails to speak thy ways, Or wonders thou hast wrought; 6 And when I mourn, and grieve and pine, Finding no peace or rest, may thy graces in me shine, And make me truly blest. 7 Cease from burnt offerings, saith the Lord, The blood of beasts is vain ; My soul can take no more delight In goats or bullocks slain. 8 Lo ! says the Saviour, I am here To do thy will, my God, To ransom sinners doomed to die, And bear their weighty load. 9 Thy holy law I will exalt, It on my heart is sealed, And what is written in thy book, By me shall be fulfilled* 70 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 10 Behold ! the blessed Son appears, See our exalted head, And at the full appointed time, Is like his brethren made. 11 He did make known his Father's love. He showed to us his grace, And preached to large societies Thy way of righteousness. 12 His Father's law he magnified, His love to sinners showed, And to fulfil his mission here, For rebels shed his blood. 13 Not all the blood of bullocks slain, Could cleanse us from one sin, But the atonement which he made, Will wash us pure and clean. 14 And those who seek his saving grace, Shall largely be supplied, And with exceeding joy shall say, The Lord be magnified. PSALM 41. C. M. 1 BLEST is the man whose generous heart Melts for the pious poor, Who friendly favours will impart, And feels what they endure. 2 He will relieve their suffering cries, And ease their weary mind, Then he in time when troubles rise, Shall also mercy find. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 71 3 The Lord will blessings on him send, \ v need he be afraid "When drought and famine far extend, And thousands join the dead. 4 Or if he suffer on his bed, . God will his guilt remove, Will heal the breach which sin has made, Or crown his joys above. PSALM 42. L. M. 1 AS the hart pants for water brooks, And longs to taste the cooling stream, So pants my soul that I may come To thee, my God, and praise thy name. 2 When shall I in thy courts appear. To worship in thy holy place, I mourn for my long absence there, And the communion of thy grace. 3 With grief I spend my weary days, My tears are mingled with my food, While rny insulting foes rejoice, And say to me, where is your God. 4 My soul with sorrow is cast down, While I remember former days, Then with the multitude I went Into thy courts to sing thy praise. 5 But why, my soul, art thou cast down, And sunk with grief and heaviness ? Why should I thus indulge despair, And sin against the God of grace! t4 THE PSALMS CF DAVID. 6 Hope in the Lord, whose power alone Can keep me safe and guide my ways, For I shall yet enjoy his love, And sing my blest Redeemer's praise. PART II. c. M. 1 Lord, my soul within me sinks, But still I mind thy word, And in the time of my distress, Thy goodness I'll record. 2 Great troubles like a dreadful storm With a tumultuous noise, Arose like billows o'er my head, Which banished all my joys. 3 But yet the Lord will show to me His kindness in the day ; His songs shall be my theme at night, And to my God I'll pray. 4 I'll bow with reverence at his feet, And say he is my God ; Why will my Lord forget me now Beneath his chastening rod ! 5 But why, my soul, in sorrow sunk, Say, why to trouble yield] Hope in the Lord, he is my stay, My glory and my shield. 6 My God, my everlasting love, Thy word is all my joy, Thy truth and grace will me conduct To happy worlds on high. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. / J FSAl.M ;.'. L. Bf. 1 JUDGE me, Lord, and plead my cause | inst the wicked and profane ; Defend from the deceitful race, And save me from their ill design. 9 Mv hope depends on thee alone, Forsake me net, my gracious God, Nor let me sink in sorrow down, But visit me from thine abode. 3 send thy glorious light to me, Guide me in truth and guard my ways, And lead me to thy holy hill, Ev'n to thy sacred dwelling-place. 4 Then will I to thine altar go With pleasure and exceeding; And raise my songs to him who rules The glorious worlds of light on high. 5 Buffer not my soul to sink, Noc let thy servant be cast down, For I shall praise my Saviour yet, And thankfully his mercies own. PSALM 44. L. M. 1 THY works of old, God, we heard, Thy wondrous works of love and grace, Our fathers spoke them to our ears, The mighty deeds done in their days. 2 They saw the Gospel spread with joy, And churches planted with success ; While heavenly light breaks from on high And fills the temple of thy grace. 10 /4 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 All the day long in God they boast, Humble and contrite thousands came To meet for prayer and for praise, And heavenly grace was all their theme. 4 But now we're loaded with contempt, Shame and confusion fills our face, To hear the enemy revile, And fools despise thy sovereign grace. 5 Yet we have not forgot thy laws, Nor been unfaithful to thy grace ; Nor have we walked in sinful paths, Nor left the way of uprightness. 6 Fierce dragons with destroying breath Have us encompass'd all around ; We are afflicted and oppress'd, Thy mighty hand has brought us down. 7 All the day long we are exposed, And die as martyrs at the stake ; As sheep for slaughter we are bound, And suffer for thine own name's sake. 8 Arise, Lord, to our relief, And do thou strength to us afford, Nor let thy saints forgotten be, Nor banish'd from thy presence Lord. 9 Wilt thou neglect our mournful cries, And hide from us thy smiling face ; "Will God to us no more be kind, Nor save us now in sore distress 1 THE PSALMS OF DAVIP. Our drooping spirits are bowed down. And to our foes we are exposed ; Arise, O God, and cast them down, And let their plans become confused. We on thy grace depend alone, keep us free from sin and shame; We plead the merits oi thy blood, And honour of thy glorious name. PSALM 45. C. M. INSPIRE my heart, my heavenly King, To praise my Saviour's name: Then shall my tongue with pleasure spread His glory and his fame. His splendid beauty fir excels The sons of Adam's race ; , While pleasant words flowed from his lips With sweetest heavenly grace. Arm thee in power, illustrious Prince, Gird on thy glittering sword, And ride with splendid ma; To spread the glorious word. Thine arrows that are sharp, will pierce Thy foes that stubborn are ; Or words of tenderness and love Will bring the rebels near. Thy throne, God, is firmly fixed, Thy word 's a sure defence, A pleasing sceptre in thy hands To govern all thy saints. 76 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 6 God, thine own God, has with the oil Of gladness on thee shed ; His sacred spirit has thee blest, And 'bove all mortals made. 7 Jesus our King, how beautiful, Adorned with grace divine ; Lo he descends, and gospel light Over all nations shine. 8 Behold his bride at his right hand, In robes of gold is seen, The saints esteem her splendid dress, And virgins 'tend the queen. 9 Her beauties are made like his own, Receive his love, fair bride ; Thou must forget thy father's house, Thy idols cast aside. 10 Then shall the King in thee be glad, The object of his choice ; Love and adore thy maker God, From him are all thy joys. 110 glorious hour when thou shalt soar To mansions in the sky, Where all his numerous happy sons Like kings shall reign on high. 12 Illustrious honours crown his name, And let his glory sound From every being that has breath, To earth's remotest bound. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. / / T>ALM 40. C. 11 1 GOD is our refuge and defence When foes our rights invade ; See him resenting our complaints Before we ask his aid. 2 Though mountains from their seats be cast Into the mighty deep, Or earth be from her centre tost, Yet God his saints will keep. 3 Although the swelling oceans roar, We shall remain in peace, While heathen lands on every shore Dread the tempestuous seas. 4 There is a stream which does supply The city of our God ; There love and sweet transporting joy Reign in our blest abode. 5 Thy blessed word is that pure stream Which governs all our fear, Thy promises are all our theme, They joy to us declare. 6 The church enjoys her Saviour's love In every threat'ning storm ; God will to her an helper prove, And keep her safe from harm. PART II. 7 The church rejoices in her King, Though tyrants furious are ; The Lord in vengeance to them speaks, 4 nd makes them quake with fear. 78 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 8 The Lord of Hosts defends his saints, Of old he for them fought ; Come see the work his hand has done, The desolation wrought. 9 Unto the ends of all the earth He makes the war to cease, He bids the nations sheathe their swords, And crowns the world with peace. 10 The bow he breaks, the spear he cuts. The chariot burns in fire ; Let every land with rev'rence bow, And fear his dreadful ire. 11 Be still, and know that I am God, I rule the worlds on high ; On earth I will exalted be, But Zion is my joy. 12 Lord of Hosts, our sovereign God. Thy presence bears us up ; The God of Jacob 's our defence, And our eternal hope. PSALM 47. L. M. 1 FOR a shouting song of praise To our almighty sovereign God, Let the whole earth new anthems raise, And celebrate his praise aloud. 2 Jesus our King on high ascends With shouts and trumpets sounding high; His morning stars of light attends Him rising through the shining sky. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. / U 3 While angels sing and shout tor joy, may we learn their heavenly strains. And sound his glorious honours high, O'er every land our Saviour reigns. 4 Let us with awe adore the Lord, Let heavenly wisdom be our guide, And fear to speak a single word Thro' heedless or thro' haughty pride. 5 God is our sovereign King, and reigns High on his throne of holiness ; While o'er the world his goodness shines, And Israel tastes his heavenly grace. 6 Through faith the heathen kingdoms yield With fear and reverence to the Lord ; While king and princes, sword and shield Own and confess his sacred word. TSALM 47. S. M . 1 for a shout of praise To our Almighty God, Let every land new anthems raise. And spread his name abroad. 2 Jesus our King ascends, With trumpets sounding high, His morning stars of light attend Him rising through the sky. 3 While angels shout for joy, And sing angelic lays, may we raise our voices high, And sound aloud his praise. SO THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 4 Let us adore the Lord, May wisdom be our guide, Nor dare to speak a sinful word Through vain and haughty pride. 5 For God is King alone, He reigns o'er earth and seas, He calls the nations all his own, Makes Israel taste his grace. 6 The Gentile nations yield With reverence to the Lord, While kings and princes, sword and shield Own and confess his word. PSALM 48. C. M. 1 GREAT is the Lord, and let his praise O'er earth be spread abroad, He makes the temples of his grace The place of his abode. 2 Zion the glory of the earth, Appears most beautiful, The place where first we drew our breath, And w T here he loves to dwell. 3 Within his house he's known to be To saints a hiding place; His great salvation, O how free, How wonderful his grace. 4 For lo ! the kings that did unite Against them were dismayed, And being troubled at the sight, With fear and trembling tied. THE PSALMS OF DAViD. SI 5 When well trained fleets and armies rise, And 'tempt to spill our blood, He sends his thunders from the skies, And sinks them in the flood. 6 Of old we of his wonders heard, Our eyes do them behold, How faithfully his grace will guard The people of his fold. 7 When in affliction and distress, We'll go up to his house, To thank and praise his sovereign grace, And pay our solemn vows. 8 Lord, according to thy name, Thy praise through earth is known, The saints thy wonders do proclaim, The wonders thou hast done. 9 Thy people with exceeding joy, On Zion hill shall stand, Shall sound thy glorious honours high, The wonders of thy hand. 10 Walk about Zion and go round Our holy, happy place, Examine well the sacred ground, And mark her palaces. 11 The pleasing order of thy court, The solemn service there, The saints wiih joy do there resort, To worship in thy fear. 11 82 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 12 How proper, how becoming wise, How glorious and how fair, Not finest gold that charms the eyes, Can with such joys compare. 13 The sovereign Lord whom we adore. Will guide us constantly, "Will all our comforts here secure, And be our joy oh high. PSALM 40. L. If. 1 SEE how the wealthy sinner toils, And heaps his silver as the dust, Looks with contempt upon the poor, And tramples on the pious just. 2 He says his might has got this wealth, Which elevates him more than they, And loudly boasts that he is born Of nobler rank and better clay. 3 But all the riches which he owns, Can't gain for him a short reprieve, Nor buy from death one hour of time, Nor make a guilty brother live. 4 Eternal life cannot be bought, The soul's redemption is too high; No, justice never can be sold, That mortal man should never die. 5 He sees with grief that wise men die, The fool, the brutish and sincere, Quit their possessions and their wealth, And flee away and disappear. TilE PSALMS OF DAVID. S3 G II is inward thought is that bis house Forever shall remain the same, With haughty pride he calls his lands In mem'ry of his odious name. 7 But all his pomp and hopes are lost, His title and his grandeur dies, His mem'ry in the grave shall rot, Where his own filthy carcass lies. PAUSE. 8 This is the way the wicked walk, And yet their sons the same pursue, They justify their fathers' deeds, And act the work of violence too. 9 Men wanting wisdom, grace and truth, Though magnified and honoured high, Live like the beasts that perish quite, And like the thoughtless beasts they die. 10 Like sheep they in the grave are laid, There death and darkness o'er them reign, Till the last thunders cleave their tombs. And wake them up in endless pain. PART II. 11 Ye scornful haughty sons of pride, That dare reproach the just with lies, When death has laid on you his hand, Your vanity no more shall rise. 12 The judgment day will change the scene, When will that glorious hour arrive, 84 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. When scoffers shall forever fly, And righteous men again revive. 13 The Lord my spirit will receive, And will my happiness secure, Will cleave the dark and silent tomb, And raise my slumb'ring dust in power. H Heaven is my glorious place of rest, Bestowed to me by grace divine, Then let the wicked rage and fret, I shall rejoice and not repine. PSALM 50. L. M. 1 THE Lord, the judge, behold he comes, And o'er the world his summons spread, His awful thunder cleaves the tombs, And wakes the nations of the dead. 2 No more shall atheists mock his name, Nor dare reproach his long delay, No more shall hypocrites blaspheme, Behold the last, the dreadful day. 3 Our sovereign God shall surely come, Lo ! he descends, his hosts are nigh, Fire and tempest, thunder and storm, Attend him downward from the sky. 4 Heaven from above shall hear his call, On swiftest wing his guards shall come, And all who on the earth that dwell, Shall hear and know their final doom. 5 But gather first my saints, he says, Bring them from North, South, East and West; THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 85 Those who have sealed with me their peace, My love for them stands ever fast. G He bids his angels spread their thrones, And place them near their sovereign Lord ; The world beholds their faith, and owns The sentence of my just reward. PART II. 7 The earth is mine, and flocks and herds, And beasts, and rnen, and fiow'ry fields, I claim a right to all the birds And cattle on a thousand hills. 8 No offerings burnt nor sacrifice Of sheep or oxen I desire ; To fear my name, adore and praise, Is all the worship I require. 9 Call on my name when in distress, I safely will deliver thee ; When shall thy grateful tongue express Exalted honours due to me. The man that offers praise aright, Shall be extoll'd and honoured high, And those who in my ways delight, My full salvation shall enjoy. PART III. 1 The Lord, the sovereign judge shall come, And with his saints he shall appear, Then hypocrites shall know their doom, And sink forever in despair. S6 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 12 Not for the want of sacrifice, Of goats or bullocks I reprove, Off'rings and forms no more can please, Without the holy flame of love. 13 Tremble, thou painted hypocrite, Vain are the works thy zeal pretends, Thou said st my laws were just and right, When thieves and liars were thy friends. 14 Yet thou didst sin without control, And vainly thought to "scape my sight, But now thy sins affright thy soul, Now thy base crimes are brought to light. 15 Consider this ye fools, be wise, Before this dreadful day appear; If once his wrath begin to rise, You'll find no hope, no pardon there. PSALM 50. C. M. 1 THE mighty God, behold he comes, In judgment robes arrayed, His awful voice divides the tombs, And wakes the sleeping dead. 2 No more shall atheists blaspheme, Nor mock his long delay, Nor in derision scorn his name, Behold the judgment day. 3 Our sovereign God shall sorely come, His heavenly hosts are nigh, Fire and tempest, thunder and storm, Attend him down the sky. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. b/ 4 The heavens ahove shall hear his call, His gv irda shall then appear, And earth and the dark world of hell, Their final doom shall hear. 5 But gather first my saints, he says, Bring them from every land, They who have sealed with me their peace, My love for them shall stand. 6 Their faith and works before the Lord, Are now brought forth to light, And earth and heaven with one accord Shall own my sentence right. PART II. 7 The earth is mine and all it yields, With birds of every name. O'er cattle on a thousand hills, I have the only claim. 8 No off rings burnt in sacrifice Of bullocks I require, To fear my name, adore and praise, Is all that I desire. 9 When in distress call on my name, I will thy wishes crown, Then shall thy grateful tongue proclaim Due thanks to me alone. 10 The man that offers praise aright, Exalted high shall be, And those who in my ways delight, Shall my salvation see. SS THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PART III. 11 When Christ in judgment robes arrayed. With all his saints shall come, Then hypocrites with fear and dread, Shall hear their final doom. 12 Not for the want of sacrifice Of bullocks I reprove, Off'rings and forms no more can please, Without the flame of love. 13 With thieves and liars thou didst share In falsehood and deceit, And with the vile adulterer Thou didst participate. 14 Thy tongue didst sing without control, And thought'st to 'scape my sight, But now thy crimes affright thy soul, When they are brought to light. 15 Consider this and be in dread, Ye that forget the Lord, If once your day of grace is fled, Then none can grace afford. PSALM 51. CM. 1 thou, my sovereign Lord divine, Be merciful to me, O'er all thy works thy mercies shine, May not I hope in thee. 2 My God, I own my crimes are great, But can't surpass thy grace, I with humility entreat, Hide not from me thy face. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 59 3 Purge me, Lord, from every sin, And cheer me with thy love, -0 make my conscience pure and clean, And all my guilt remove. 4 With shame I own my crimes, God, They still before me are, And should'st thou scourge me with thy rod, I must pronounce thee clear. . 5 Should sore affliction and distress, Sink me "beneath thy frown, Heaven would approve thy righteousness, And earth thy justice own. 6 Yet save a penitent, Lord, And keep me from despair, My only hope is in thy word, I plead for pardon there. PART II. 7 LORD I am filthy and unclean, Conceived in guiltiness, I sprung from Adam, whose first sin Corrupted all his race. 8 Soon as I breathe the vital air, Sin breaks my quiet rest ; Thy law demands perfection here, But I'm defiled in lust. 9 Create my heart anew, Lord, And form my spirit free, Grant me deliv'rance and afford Thy gracious love to me. 12 90 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 10 Before thee. Lord, I humbly lay, And trust thy grace divine, Rivers of oil can't wash away Sly leprosy of sin. 11 No sacrifice of bird or beast, Nor running stream nor sea, Nor hysop plant nor holy priest, Can wash my guilt away. 12 Jesus my sovereign king divine, Thy pity to me show, Thy blood alone can wash me clean, And make me white as snow. 13 While sin and guilt disturb my joys, And I can find no ease, O let me hear thy pleasant voice, And give me rest and peace. PART III. 14 My sins, O Lord-, are known to thee, They 're spread before thy face, cast them all into the sea Of thy forgetfulness. 15 Create within me a clean heart, And form my spirit right, Let not thy love from me depart, Nor cast me from thy sight. 16 Without thy light, God of grace, I would no comfort find, Restore to me thy heavenly peace, And ease my weary mind. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 91 17 Take not from me thy spirit, Lord, Nor cast me from thy care ; May not a wretch trust in thy word, And plead thy merits there] IS A spirit grieved for sm ' s desert, Is pleasing; in thine eyes, A hroken and a contrite heart. My God will not despise. 19 Lord I fall before thy face, And own thy sentence right, Forgive my sins and let thy grace Preserve me in thy sight. 20 When will I teach the sons of men To trust in Jesus' blood, Backsliders shall return again, And praise their Saviour God. 21 may thy grace indite my song, Salvation's all my theme, Then I'll employ my heart and tongue To praise my Saviour's name. TSALM 52. L. M. 1 WHY should the wicked dare to boast, And with contempt thy grace despise; They trust alone their warlike host,- And join in murder, theft and lies, 2 But God in dreadful vengeance d'rest, Shall sinners from his presence rout, And that his church may safely rest, He from the earth shall root them out. 92 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 But saints are like to olive trees, That flourish in immortal green, And blooming in sweet heavenly grace, Shall in thy sacred courts be seen. 4 Thy children, Lord, thy name confess, And trust alone thy grace divine, And those who walk in wisdom's ways, Shall every joy and comfort find. PSALM 52. C. M. 1 WHY should the tyrant boast of might, And raise his head on high, When murder is his chief delight, And vengeance all his joy. 2 The pris'ner's groans, the widow's tears> The helpless orphan's cries Are joy and music in his ears, His mouth is filled with lies. 3 He loves the work of sin and shame, And arms his tongue to slay, His power and pride he does proclaim, And bids the world obey. 4 But God shall utterly destroy And root him from the land ; His fall the saints shall hail with joy, ' Freed from the tyrant's hand. 5 Bufnow the wretch lies low in dust, That did God's power defy, And vainly his own arm did trust To murder and destroy. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 93 G Lord, we praise thy sovereign grace, And thy salvation own ; Still may thy saints in sore distress, With faith approach thy throne. PSALM 53. L. ML 1 THERE is no God, the simple fools Do in their wicked hearts maintain; Nor Providence that overrules The schemes and deeds of impious men. 2 Their thoughts are filthy and unclean, Foul slander dwells upon their tongue ; They are defiled with every sin, And love to do God's children wrong. 3 But they shall meet his dreadful frown, And sink at last in sore surprise, His arm will crush the wicked down That dare against his people rise. 4 The sons of hell in vain may rise Against the saints whom he did choose ; His sovereign power will them despise, And make them fly when none pursues. 5 hasten on that joyful hour When our calamities shall cease ; Thy children then shall rest secure, And praise the Lord their righteousness. PSALM 54. L. M. 1 SAVE us, Lord, and let our prayer Ascend before thy gracious throne; 94 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. O guard the children of thy care, Our hope depends on thee alone. 2 For bloody men, and hypocrites Unite to slay thy people, Lord ; They trample on thy sacred rites, And with contempt despise thy word. 5 But still thy sovereign grace we own, And on thy mighty arm rely ; Thy power shall crush the wicked down, Thy love to us is all our joy. 4 But grant to them thy heavenly grace Who gave to us their friendly hand, And may thy truth and righteousness Spread with success through every land. PSALM 55. C. M. 1 LORD my God of sovereign might, Hear my entreating cries ; For earth and hell their force unite, And up against me rise. 2 They cast iniquity on me, And seek to spill my blood ; They strive to turn my thoughts away From my creator God. 3 Death's terrors make me sore afraid,' My heart is pained with wounds, On me comes trembling, fear and dread, My days I spend in moans. 4 were I clothed in innocence, And like a dove had wings, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 95 I would remove and fly far hence, From all perplexing things. 5 Lo then, I in the wilderness Would seek a happy home, Far from a cruel treach'rous race, Where troubles never come. But how trilling and how poor Are such vain thoughts as these; The mighty God can here secure Me from mine enemies. PAUSE. 7 1*11 call on God hy morning light, And trust his grace at noon ; Then in the seasons of the night I will address his throne. 8 He has bestowed me joy and peace, And set me safe and free ; Has made the roar of battle cease, For many were with me. 9 I'll cast my burden on the Lord, And trust his mighty hand ; My hope is in the blessed word, That saints shall firmly stand. My hope in God shall not be vain, I'll trust in him always, While bloody and deceitful men Shall not live half their days. 96 THE rSALMS CF DAVID. PSALM 55. L. M. 1 LET bold blasphemers choose the road That downward leads to endless woe ; But in the service of my God, I'll spend my days while here below r . 2 I daily will address his throne, His wondrous works I will declare, At evening, morning, and at noon, And he will hearken to my prayer. 3 Thou wilt, Lord, regard my moans, And grant me rays of heavenly light ; While sinners sink beneath thy frowns In dungeons of eternal night. 4 Because they live in pamper'd ease, • And no afflicting changes have, They neither trust thy sovereign grace, Nor praise and thanks to thee will give 5 But I will rest upon his word, To him I will commit my ways, I'll cast my burdens on the Lord, And trust alone his sovereign grace. 6 His strong and his almighty hand Shall all his children w r ell sustain, The rock on which they firmly stand, Through endless ages shall remain. PSALM 5G. L. M. 1 SHOW pity unto me, God, And drive the wicked from thy face, Who daily me with curses load, And on my head they heap disgrace. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 97 2 The sons of falsehood and deceit :e to take my life away ; With cruel spite they do me hate, But thou forever art my stay. 3 In thee my God I do repose My hope, rny confidence and trust; Nor will I fear rny haughty foes, The feeble children of the dust. 4 My words they wrest and do me hate, And lay new plans against me still ; They meet, they lurk, and lie in wait, Their bloody object to fulfil. 5 Shall they escape thy fierce rebuke? Must their injustice still remain; O cast on them a frowning look, I make ihem know their schemes are vain. PAUSE. 6 The Lord beholds, and also hears The moanings of his humble saints, He counts the number of their tears, And lends an ear to their complaints. 7 When I address thy gracious throne, And make rny prayer known to thee, The wicked fly and are cast down, For thou alone upholdest me. 8 In thee, my God, I do repose My hope, my confidence, and trust; Noi will I fear my haughty foes, The feeble children of the dust. 13 98 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. d Thy vows upon me are, O God, Accept my humble sacrifice ; Then with delight I'll spread abroad The kindness of thy sovereign grace. 10 Thou hast my soul from death set free, O lead me in thy holy ways ; Then I'll employ my time for thee, And sing with joy my Saviour's praise. PSALM 57. C. M. 1 MY God, my trust is in thine arm, My safety from thee springs ; O hide me from the threat'ning storm, Beneath thy downy wings. 2 My cry up to the heavens I send, The Lord my cries will hear ; He from above will me defend, And banish all my fear. 3 Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the starry frame ; May land to land with one accord Unite and praise thy name. 1 Prepare my heart to raise my song, Thy name to glorify ; Then life and breath, and hand and tongu( For thee I will employ. 5 O'er all the wonders of his hand, His mercies he proclams ; His truth forever firm shall stand When earth shall melt in flames. i THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 99 6 Be thou exalted, my God, Above the starry frame; May land to land with one accord Unite and praise thy name. PSALM 58. C. M. 1 AND will you, judges of the land, Subvert the righteous laws; Will golden bribes pollute your hand To scorn the righteous cause"? 2 Will you condemn the humble poor, See truth and justice sold ] While rich transgressors 'scape secure. Saved by their shining gold. 3 Do you not know that God is just, And that he'll judge you too ; His arm will crush you into dust, His wrath will you pursue. 4 Forever firm his justice stands, And shall forever last; Yet you annul his high commands, And bind the conscience fast. 5 Your tongue is like a poisoned dart Shot from an arrow strong, And death attends the deadly smart From your blasphemous tongue. 6 The widow's sighs you will not hear, Nor listen to her moans ; So the deaf adder stops her ear Against the charmer's sounds. 100 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 7 They live by rapine, theft and blood, But all their hopes shall fall ; Break out the teeth, mighty God, Of these young lions all. 8 The Lord beholds them with a frown, And treads them in the dust ; In black despair they are cast down, Where all their hopes are lost. 9 His awful thunders from on high, Their wickedness controls; Their courage fails, their titles die, And anguish seize their souls. 10 As snow on house top melts and run, Or snails that waste away, Or births that never see the sun, So shall their hopes decay. 11 God's vengeance on the wicked race Affords to saints true joys, He saves his people in distress, And listens to their cries. 12 And men that hear shall surely say There is a Providence; A God who richly will repay His persecuted saints. PSALM 59. L. Iff. 1 SAVE us, Lord, and plead our cause ? Gainst deadly foes that round us rise ; They trample on our sacred laws, And with contempt thy saints despise. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 101 See how the haughty sons of pride, Raise their rebellious heads on high ; They join in league, they lurk and hide Thy chosen people to destroy. 3 Beneath the gloomy shade of night They roam and rage like beasts of prey ; With savage fury they unite, To waste thy towns and fields by day. 4 And will the sovereign Lord above, Regardless of our weary cry, Permit that cruel race to rove, And plunder with impunity. 5 But God, who high in glory reigns, Shall terror speak unto their souls, His eye beholds their ill designs, His mighty arm their power controls. 6 Yet spare them, Lord, and slay them not, Lest we forget their mis But in thy wrath drive them abroad, In distant heathen lands to stray. 7 Then shall our thankful hearts declare The goodness of our sovereign God, And every land thy name shall fear, And sing with joy thy praise aloud. PSALM 60, L. M. 1 LORD, thou hast chastised us sore, See how thy people mourn and pine, Wilt thou be merciful no more, Nor cause thy face on us to shine. 102 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2 Thy awful judgments from on high Alarm and shake the world below, Thy terror makes the wicked fly, And sinks them down in endless woe. 3 Beneath thy stroke see our distress, Thy threatening rod makes us afraid, Keep us, we pray, free from disgrace, And heal the breach thine hand has made. 3 raise thy standard in the field, Aid those who on thy grace rely, And make our foes submit and yield, Or in disgrace to turn and fly. PSALM 61. L. M. 1 MY God, attend unto my prayer, And hear my supplicating cries, For I am overwhelmed with fear, My heart within me sinks and dies. 2 From thee, my God, my safety springs, I in thy sovereign grace confide, And under thy protecting wings, Let me forever there abide. 3 Within thy holy place, Lord, There let me rest and be secure, Thou art my hope and my reward, My rock, my fortress, and my tower. 4 Thou givest me the lot of saints, Who fear and trust thy holy name, If life eternal crown their wants, Then I inherit shall the same. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 103 PSALM 62. CM. 1 MY soul waits for the Lord my God, And trusts in him alone, He is my rock, my safe abode, My refuge is his throne. 2 place your hopes in him, ye saints, And trust his sovereign power, For he alone is your defence, Your fortress and strong tower. 3 Mean are the men of lowest grade, And great men are a lie, Sure both when in a balance laid, Are nought but vanity. 4 In wealth place not your confidence, Why seize the flying smoke, Nor set your hearts on time and sense, But hear what God has spoke. 5 The Lord hath spoken and made known, Again his voice I heard, That power belongs to him alone, And that he must be feared. 6 His justice shines bright on his throne, There mercy also pleads, And he will give to every one According to their deeds. PSALM 03. L. M. 1 MY God, my sovereign love divine, Grant me the riches of thy grace, cause thy face on me to shine, And let me early seek thy face. 104 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2 As pilgrims thirst in desert lands, And long to taste the cooling brook, So with mine eyes and lifted hands, Up to thy streams of grace I look. 3 Within thy courts, my God, my king, I long to find a happy place, To join with saints thy praise to sing, And feel thy power of quickening grace. 4 Not sweetest food nor richest wine, Could e'er such pleasing joys command, As when I taste thy love divine, And in thy glorious presence stand. 5 For life itself without thy care, Would prove a tiresome, heavy load, I'd sink with sorrow and despair, If I were driven from my God. 6 I'll raise my voice and hands with joy, And unto thee will praises give, This work shall be my sweet employ, My greatest pleasure while I live. PAUSE. 7 Amidst the seasons of the night 1 thought upon thy sovereign grace; My soul with pleasure and delight Still kept in view thy lovely face. 8 And while upon my bed I lie, My thoughts ascend to thee abGve; I said,, my God, thou art my joy, My hope, my portion and my love. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 105 9 My spirit follows after thee, And wings her way to thine abode, Thine arm is my support and stay, While I pursue my Saviour God. 10 Beneath the shadow of thy wings My soul in safety rests secure, My glory Lord awakes and sings The wonders of thy saving power. 11 But those who would my soul destroy, Shall rage and foam and fret in vain, The tempter shall forever fly, And all my inward foes be slain. 12 Thy sword mine enemies shall slay, And sink them down in endless pains, To spend a long eternity In gloomy darkness, fire and chains. PSALM 04. C. M. 1 LORD, behold my grief and woe, Nor let my strength decay; My foes in secret bend their bow To take my life away. 2 Let thy salvation be my shield From treacherous enemies, Make pride and lust within me yield, And give me heavenly grace. 3 Make known thy power and justice Lord, And drive thy foes away ; May nations learn to fear thy word, And saints thy laws obey. 14 106 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 4 Then shall thy chosen sons rejoice, And all that love the Lord, With joy shall raise their cheerful voice, And praise the sacred word. PSALM 65. C. M. 1 PRAISE waits for thee in Zion, Lord, To thee vows paid shall be, There shall thy saints with one accord Perform their praise to thee. 2 Thy goodness bends the vaulted skies, To save when sinners pray, Thine ear is open to their cries, And makes their heart obey. 3 My sins prevail against my will, But grace is my delight, My Saviour's blood will never fail To wash me clean and white. 4 Blest is the man whom thou dost choose, And has to thee access, That he within thy holy house May find a resting place. PAUSE. 5 When Zion prays let sinners fear, And be in great distress; When God to judgment shall appear, Rob'd in his righteousness. G God gives his people their desire, And satisfies their wants, He also will reveal his ire, For good unto his saints. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. \0! 7 Then shall the different nations own The Lord their righteousness, From rising to the setting sun, The Saviour's name will bless. PART II. S The God of our salvation hears, And sees when Zion pines; Yet when in kindness he appears, How terribly he shines. 9 On him we all depend alone, Unto earth's utmost land, \Vhere Gcd the Lord is only known By his almighty hand. 10 Sailors who plough the ocean o'er, Address the Lord with zeal ; And when the angry billows roar, % He bids the waves be still. 11 At his command the storms abate, He Calms tumult and noise, When nations rave in wild debate, And in disorder rise. 1*2 Whole nations that distracted were, Are still at his command; And mountains that established are, On their foundation stand. 13 But see his glorious signs on high, Behold his lightnings play, His glittereng tokens in the sky Make heathen melt away. 10S THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 14 The golden lamp of day fulfils His order and designs, He sits and guides his chariot wheels, And o'er the world it shines. 15 The morn and eve are joyful made, And each their pleasures yield ; His golden sheaves make harvest glad, And lilies deck the field. 1G The clouds above at his command Sprinkle the earth with showers, To cheer the dry and thirsty land, And raise the drooping flowers. 17 The little hills on every side Sing with a cheerful voice, And vallies that are mollified, Repeat their pleasant joys. IS The fields in pasture clothed are, There lambs and cattle graze, The lambs and cattle each declare And speak their Maker's praise. 19 Thy works, O Lord, thy wisdom own, And o'er the world they shine, Our days and years thy mercies crown, Thy gifts are all divine. PSALM 66. L. M. 1 LET the spacious earth around Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, In harmony of sweetest sound, Make known his glories and your joys. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 109 2 Say unto God who rules on high, How dreadful in thy works art thou, Transgressors from thy presence fly, Or at thy feet they humbly bow. 3 Come and behold the works of God, • And tell how glorious are his ways, His mighty power and lifted rod Asunder cleft the mighty seas. 4 He turned the sea into dry land, And made his saints a pleasant road, Then takes his children by the hand, And leads them safely through the flood. 5 He rules by his almighty power, Will mortals dare his laws defy; Will sinners tempt the Lord to war, And raise their scornful heads on high ! 6 bless the Lord, all ye his saints, Make known your sovereign makers praise, His goodness still supplies your wants, And safely guides your wand'ring ways. 7 Lord thou hast proved our grieved minds, And made our faith (thy grace) appear, As fire the silver well refines, And makes the metal shine more clear. 8 Through fiery flames, and floods and seas, We travel on at thy command, Until we reach the wealthy place, Provided by thy sovereign hand. 110 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PART II. 9 Now to the Lord who rules on high, My solemn vows I will perform ; His tender mercy heard my cry, And saved me from the threat'ning storm. 10 My heart with joy I will prepare To spread abroad my Saviour's praise ; Come ye that fear the Lord and hear The wonders of his saving grace. 1 1 When I was overwhelmed in grief, I humbly asked his heavenly care, His sovereign grace sent me relief, And saved my soul from black despair. 12 If covert sin within me lies, While his rich mercies I proclaim, The Lord my prayer will despise, Nor could I dare call on his name. 13 But his rich gifts, I will declare, Who crowns my days with peace and rest, Nor turn'd from him my humble prayer, Nor turn'd his heart from my request PSALM 67. L. M. 1 BE merciful to us, God, And cause thy face on us to shine, Make known thy mighty power abroad, And give us heavenly grace divine. 2 Do thou surround our happy land, Still be our glory and our shield, And let thy all-supporting hand Enriching blessings to us yield. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. Ill 3 When shall thy great and glorious name Throughout the spacious earih be known, "When every nation shall proclaim The glories of thy blessed Son. 4 all ye lands sing to the Lord, Sing ye his praises and rejoice, Let every tongue with one accord, Unite and sing with cheerful voice. 5 For he is God, forever blest, He made the splendid worlds above, While on his arm they safely rest, And bids them taste his heavenly love. 6 Earth shall obey his mighty voice, And yield to him her full increase, The Lord will make her to rejoice, And crown her lands with fruitful ness. 7 Our Saviour God his saints will bless, And spread his choicest favours round ; Nations shall learn to trust his grace Unto creation's utmost bound. PSALM 68. C. M. 1 LET God arise with mighty arm, And make the wicked flee, As smoke before the windy storm, So let them driven be. 2 Behold he comes in dread array, And justice he proclaims, His stubborn foes shall melt away Like wax before the flames. 112 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 He rides and rules the heavens above, His fearful name sounds high, Ye sons of light sing of his love, And on his grace rely. 4 He gives the widow timely aid, And helps the fatherless, Supplies the poor with daily bread, And saves them in distress. 5 He pleads the weary captive's cause, * And breaks their heavy chain ; But rebels that despise his laws, Shall sink in endless pain. PAUSE. 6 The earth belongs to him alone, For he did it create, Come let us make his glories known, His name with awe repeat. 7 His awful thunder shakes the sky, How dreadful is our God, Yet still he makes his church his joy, And his most choice abode. 8 Crown him, ye nations, sovereign Lord, He is your sure defence, When kingdoms fail he'll strength afford To all his humble saints. PART II. 9 Lord, when thou didst in royal state Ascend the heavenly hill, Thy naming guards like chariots wait, And thy commands fulfil. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 113 10 Not ITorel/s hill, with all its awe, More glorious could appear, When he made known his dreadful law, And struck his trihes with fear. 11 Illustrious honours crown his head, Jesus our Saviour reigns, The sons of hell he captives made, Like captives led in chains. 19 Now he ascends on high to reign, But sends his spirit down, With heavenly gifts for erring men Who trust in him alone. PART III. 13 We hlhss the Lord, he does supply Our daily wants with good, He sends us blessings from on high, And gives us heavenly food. 1-4 The lamp of day, lit by his hand, Performs his daily round, And copious rains at his command, Refresh the thirsty ground. 15 To him we owe our life and breath, And all that we possess, And from the grasp of endless death, We're guarded by his grace. 16 To saint and sinner each he gives, They common blessings share, But saint his lovely smile receives, While sinners meet despair. 15 1 114 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 17 The Lord shall wound the head of those Who still in sin delight, His stubborn and rebellious foes Shall sink in endless night. 18 But God shall bring his people up From the devouring seas, His humble saints have placed their hope, Their all on sovereign grace. PSALM 69. L. M. 1 Save me, God, because the floods Like great sea billows o'er me roll, I sink in sorrow and distress, Distracting fear alarms my soul. 2 I with my cries exhausted am, My days I spend in tears and grief, My God behold my suffering pain, And hasten on to my relief. 3 They hate me still without a cause, And yet my haughty foes increase More than the hairs around my head, And mighty are mine enemies. 4 'Twas then I ransomed sinful men, And suffered in their room and stead ; My Father's law I magnified, Which sinful mortals disobeyed. 5 Thus Israel's royal prophet mourns, In the Messiah's sacred name, Stirs up repentance in our minds, And pleasing joy to us proclaim. I THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 115 6 Now shall the humble saints be glad, I am their Saviour and their God ; 'Twas for their sakes I took their form, And bore their shameful heavy load. 7 'Twas for my saints I suffered shame, And Sackcloth was my humble dress; I for my people did procure Pure spotless robes of righteousness. 3 Unto my kinsmen and the Tews, A scorn and proverb I became, Vile scandal and disgrace I bore, That sinners might trust in my name. 9 Affection for my Father's house, Exposed my life to cruel shame, For when I did my Father's will, They slandered and despised my name. ] My griefs and sorrows, and my fasts, Were made the scornful drunkard's song, But God, who rules the worlds above, Gave ear to my complaining tongue. 11 He took me from the. miry pit, Where fears I met on every hand, And firmly placed my steadfast feet On well established ground to stand. 12 'Twas in a most accepted time My prayer to him I did make known, And for my sake my Father will Regard the sinner's dying moan. 116 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PART II. 13 With rev'rence and with godly fear Oar mournful songs let us record, The griefs and sorrows of our King, The sufF'rings of our blessed Lord. 14 In floods of deep distress he^sinks, How high the angry billows rise, While to his heavenly Father's throne He sends his supplicating cries. 15 hear me from thine high abode, Nor turn thy countenance from me, Draw near to me now in distress, Nor let thy Son forsaken be. 16 My foes with rage pursue me still, Like beasts of prey they me surround. While for a perfect sacrifice I spill my blood upon the ground. 17 My reputation they destroy, And in derision mock my groans, They heap vile slander on my head, And joy to hear my sighs and moans. 18 To thee is my reproach well known, My grief, dishonour and disgrace, My heart is broke, my spirits fail, And blushing shame defiles my face. 19 1 looked in vain for sympathy From my acquaintances around, I asked my kindred and my friends, But I no peace nor comfort found. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 117 20 They mock my thirst with vinegar, And elf I see More fearful wonders still. 34 266 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 19 Since trav'ling through life's busy state, I owe my all to thee, Thy thoughts of love to me how great, And numberless they be. 20 I could survey the spacious seas, And count the sand on shorp, Before my intellect could trace, Or count thy mercies o'er. 21 Impress these thoughts for mercy sake, Still on my mind alway ; Then in the morning when I wake, I satisfied shall be. part in. c. ir. 2*2 'What inward troubles break my heart, W hen men grow bold in sin, They from thy sacred laws depart, And take thy name in vain. 23 Lord, I do abhor all those That hatred bear to thee, And rebels that despise thy laws, Are enemies to me. 24 Search me. God, and try each thought, As I am free from vice ; And since my heart condemns me not, Then test me with thine eyes. 25 Does secret harm within me lay, And I transgress thy laws; teach me, Lord, the perfect way, And lead me in thy paths. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 267 PSALM 140. L. M. 1 SHIELD u?, Lord, from wicked men, See our affliction and distress; We on thine arm dej end alone To conquer all our enemies. 2 Like adder's poison on their tongues, Their mouths are rilled with words of spite, While raging malice in them burns, And murder is their chief delight. 3 Protect us still, and guard our way. When such vile foes our rights invade, Be though our strength, our only stay, Our constant and perpetual aid. 4 Before thee, Lord, let falsehood flee, And spread thy truth and righteousness, May nations place their hope in thee, And trust alone thy sovereign grace. 5 The cause of injured saints maintain, Bestow the poor their daily bread; And may thy saints in glory reign, With Jesus Christ their sovereign head. PSALM 141. C. M. 1 MY God, receive my morning praise, To thee I pay my vows ; And let my nightly sacrifice Be offered in thine house. 268 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2 Watch o'er my lips and kfep thein free Fiom language light and vain, Nor let me tread the sinner's way, That leads to endless pain. 3 Let righteous people me reprove. Whene'er I go astray ; Rebukes from their fraternal love, Is precious oil to me. 4 Relieve them. Lord, when in distress, And satisfy their wants, Then my petitions to thy grace, Proves that I love thy saints. PSALM 142. L. M. 1 TO God, who high in glory reigns, I sent my cries and sought his aid, My sore afflictions and my pains Before his throne I humbly laid. 2 My soul was overwhelmed with fears, My flesh and heart began to fail, My God alone beholds my tears, And knows the way I take full well. 3 On my right hand I looked around, But found my advocates were gone, And 'mong my friends not one 1 found, I was forgotten and unknown. 4 Then unto thee I raised my cry. Thy mercy unto me bestow, Thou art my only joy on high, Be thou my portion here below. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 269 5 For I'm exceeding low brought down, Now let my cries to thee ascend, And make my foes confess and own That I have Jesus for my friend. 6 From prison bring my soul, Lord, Then shall I spread abroad thy fame, And pious men with one accord Shall join with me to praise thy name. PSALM 143. C. M. 1 MY sovereign judge, my God, myall, Thou art my hope alone, Hear me in mercy when I call, And make thy kindness known. 2 In judgment let me not be tried, I plead thy merits there, Because no flesh is justified Before thy righteous bar. 3 In pity view me from thy throne, I plead thy power to save ; Low in the dust my life's brought down Like one that's in the grave. 4 In darkness thou hast made me dwell, My heart can find no peace, My mournful thoughts in silence still Is musing on thy grace. 5 Thy sovereign grace is all my trust To bear me up again, I thirst for God, the wise, the just, As lands thirst for the rain. 270 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 6 For thee I mourn, to thee I pray, Return, God of grace ; Shall all .my hopes be done away, Nor see thy smiling face' 1 7 My gracious God, I long, I wait, And on thy word rely ; Mine eyes grow dim, my spirits faint, Make haste before I die. 8 The night is witness to my cries, My troubles and my pain ; O may I hear thy pard'ning voice, And make me glad again. 9 To thee my sorrows I relate, I lift my soul to thee, All the day long on thee I wait, And wear the time away. 10 Break ofif my chains and calm my fear, And show my feet the road ; Then, should my foes beset me there, I'll fly to thee, my God. 11 Teach me, Lord, the perfect way, That I may do thy will, Let thy good Spirit be my stay, And lead me to thy hill. 12 Then shall I never more complain, The tempter then shall cease, My inward foes shall all be slain, Nor Satan break my peace. THE PSALMS OK DAVIT). 271 PSALM 144. L. It 1 FOREVER blessed be the Lord, My strength, my glory, and my might ; He gave to me his promised word, And taught my fingers how to fight. 2 When earth and hell against me rose, He makes me trust his mighty arm, Instructs me how to fight my foes, And guards me safely through the storm. 3 My God, my Saviour, and my shield, Did all my feeble prospects raise, Gives me the victory of the field, And his alone shall be the praise. PART II. L. M. 4 Lord, what is poor depraved man, That he remember'd is by thee; His life, how trifling and how vain, Still hastening to its kindred clay, 5 what is man. or all his race, That he should be exalted so, That thou shouldst visit him with grace, And crown him chief of all below. 6 The God that shakes the worlds on high, And guides the forked lightning's blaze, Who bids his vengeful arrows fly, And yet how wondrous is his grace, PART III. C. M. » Blest are the fam'lies where their sons Like stately pillars are, 272 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. Whose daughters shine like polished stones, Carved like a palace fair. 8 Blest is the land in order till'd, Whose flocks and herds increase, Whose granaries with corn are fill'd, And rioting shall cease. 9 greatly blest those people are That be in such a case, The Lord himself will be their care, And give them heavenly peace. PSALM 145. L. M. 1 I'LL thee extol, my God my King, And will thy name forever bless, Each day I will new offerings bring, And magnify thy sovereign grace. 2 Great is the Lord, his power is great, His wondrous ways no one can trace, Thy tender mercies I'll iepeat, And sing with joy thy saving grace. 3 I will employ my heart and tongue To spread abroad thy righteousness, And humble saints that hear my song Shall join with me to sing thy praise. 4 Race unto race shall praise thy name, And spread thy mighty acts abroad, And distant ages shall proclaim The honours of their sovereign God. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 273 5 Thy mighty deeds in days of old Shall o'er the spacious earth be known, Thv power and might thou wilt unfold, And make it gloriously be shown. 6 The earth is governed by thy hand, Thy reign through ages all shall last, Thy kingdom shall forever stand, When earth and seas in flames shall waste. PART II. L. M. 7 The mem'ry of thy grace is sw T eet, My Saviour, my Almighty God, Let every age thy praise repeat, And spread thy wondrous works abroad. 8 O'er all the heavenly world he reigns, And there his goodness overflows; While through the earth his mercy shines, And every gift his hand bestows. 9 Thy creatures all with longing eyes Wait on thee for their daily food. Thy bounteous hand their want supplies, And satisfies their need with good. 10 In God divine compassion flows, How slow his anger is to rise, His pard'ninnr grace he soon bestows, And bids his humble saints rejoice. 11 Thy creatures everywhere, Lord, Are glad, and spread abroad thy fame, But saints that rest upon thy word, Delight to bless thy glorious name. 35 274 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PART III. L. M. 12 Let every lard thy goodness own, Thou sovereign Lord of earth and seas, Thy grace supports the bowed down, And those that fall thine hand doth raUe. 13 When troubles sink thy children down, Or should they suffer sore distress, Beneath some haughty tyrant's frown, Thou givest the weary mourners peace. 14 The Lord upholds our thoughtless youth, And safely guides us all out days, His words are righteousness and truth, And holy, just, and true his ways. 15 He knows the sorrows of his saints, And saves his children in distress, The Lord will satisfy their wants, And crown their wishes with success. 16 He loves the humble and sincpre, His saints are precious in his sight, But sinks the wicked in despair, To dwell in everlasting night. 17 My tongue shall ever speak his praise, And spread abroad his matchless fame, I Let the whole earth their voices raise, And sing the honours of his name. PSALM 146. CM. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord, with all my heart, 1 will his praise make known, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. M / O While I have being here on earth, I will address his throne. 2 This woik shall be my great delight, My joy, my sw r eet repast, My days of praise shall never end While life and being last. 3 Trust not in princes nor men's sons, They die and turn to clay, Their breath depaits, their pompous thoughts All perish in that day. 4 Blest is the man whose hope is set On Jacob's God alone, The God that built the earth and skies, Shall all his wishes crown. 5 His truth shall stand, though mountains melt, The poor man's stay is he, He gives the weary conscience rest, And sets the prisoners free. 6 The Lord restores the blind their sight, Saves those in sore distress, The stranger's shield, the widow's stay, And aids the fatherless. 7 He knows and loves his humble 6aints, But sinners he'll destroy ; Thy God, O Zion, ever reign 5 ', And rules the worlds on high. 276 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. PSALM 147. C. M. 1 PRAISE ye the Lord, for it is good To sing our Saviour's praise ; Not dainties nor the choicest food, Can so much pleasure raise. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And heavenly grace imparts, He gathers people to his name, And heals the broken hearts. 3 He counts the stars, those worlds of light, And names them every one, His wisdom and his sovereign might Is boundless and unknown. 4 Great is our Lord, and great his power, In all his works alone, He crowns the meek, makes them secure. But treads the wicked down. 5 Praise ye the Lord in sweetest strains, He spreads the clouds on high, There he prepares refreshing rains, To cheer the earth when dry. 6 He makes the ^rass on mountains grow, And corn the vales supply, The beasts with food his hands bestow, And hears when ravens cry. I PSALMS OF DAVID. 211 i daring man, the war trained horse, The active youthful limb, The lively wit with skill and f Are all too mean for him. - r t humble saints are his cV._ k , His pi | It ifl his care, Their faith and hope he keeps in sight, Fc : thej bis image bear. PART II. C. M. Let saints adore their sovereign king, And high his honour raise, Our joys are sweetened when we sing Our dear Redeemer's praise. 10 He feeds us with the finest wheat, Our land with peace is blest, He gives his blessings to cur. meat, A :.u appetites to least. 11 He "points the seasons of the year, And the refreshing rain, Hia flak< a f si w like wool appear, : thus protects the grain. 19 He strews the ground with heavy frost, And showers of sounding hail; The ice the flowing brooks bind fast, His cold is terrible. 13 He sends his word and melts the snow, And breaks the icy chain ; He bids the pleasant breezes blow, And spring returns again. 278 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 14 Hi* laws throughout our land are shown; His gospel never he To every land hath thus made known : Praise to the Lord give ye. PSALM 147. L. Iff. 1 ALL ye lands, with cheerful voice Sing- to the Lord in sweetest strains; He spreads the clouds around the skies, And there prepares refreshing rains. 2 He sends the showers on earth below, To cheer the plains and thirsty hills; He makes the grass on mountains arow, And wheat adorn the smiling fields. 3 His hand bestows the beasts their food, He hears the ravens young that cry, But gives to man all needful good, And crowns his wants abundantly. 4 In his wise counsel he ordains, The different changes of the year, The flakes of snow like wool he sends, And bids the wintry months appear. 5 The cold and hoary frost is laid, Like ashes o'er the frozen ground, The flowing streams are solid nude, In freezing icy fetters bound. 6 When from his chambers in the sky, The sounding hail he showers down, And those who dare their God defy, ►Shall meet the terror of his frown. THE PSALMS OF DAVID 279 7 He melts the ice, the waters flow, The smiling fields appear in green; lie bidfl the pleasant gales to blow, And cheerful spring returns again. 8 The stormy winds and raping seas, Own and obey hit sacred word ; "With songs and honours sound his praise, And magnify the sovereign Lord. PSALM 143. P. M. 1 LET every tongue confess, The Lord who rules on high ; I3U shining hosts him blebs, Above the starry sky. Ye seraphs bricrht, Bnorin your lays, And wive him praise In worlds of light. 2 Thou sun with brilliant blaze, And moon by night that shines, Di-play your Maker's praise With all the starry trains. Ye clouds that fly, His praise make known, And to his throne Ascend on high. 3 Those splendid globes on high, By his command stand fast ; Or in swift motions fly, As he commanded hast. 280 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. His power and love From nothing brought, And for us wrought Those worlds above. 4 Those pleasant w r orlds he made Confess his hand divine, Their heavens wilh suns he spread, And twinkling stars that shine. And varying move, Declare his ways And sing his praise, Ye worlds above. 5 Let earth with all her race, And creatures of the seas, The fish that cut the waves, Or rest on floods with ease: Your praise you owe, And in the seas Where he displays Protecting power. 6 Fire, hail, and stormy winds, Are all at his command, To answer his designs, And own his sovereign hand. "When thunders roar Or lightning plays, In vivid rays, Fear and adore, 7 Ye mountains great in height, Where stately cedars grow, THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2S1 And humbler trees with fruit, In lucre abundance flow; Extol his name Ye mountains high, And birds that fly, Beasts wild and tame. 8 Ye Ivincrs and monarchs, praise Th' almighty sovereign King; Princes and people raise Immortal notes and sing. Ye kings that reinm, Ye princes know Your power you owe To God supreme. 9 Virgins begin your son^s, Aloud your voices raise; And hibes with lisping tongues, Jcin in the song of praise. Far as he's known, Let mortals raise Their song of praise Up to his throne. 10 Let every clime adore Our God who speaks the word, And worlds spring forth and soar In space to praise the Lord. Let earth and heaven His honours raise, And endless praise 13 y all .be given. 36 282 THE rSALMS OF DAVID. PSALM 148. C. Iff. 1 LET loud hosannas to the Lord, Be chanted where he reigns ; Ye holy throng with one accord, Begin the heavenly strains. 2 He is th' almighty sovereign Lord, His angels in array On swiftest wing fulfil his word, And quick as thought obey. 3 His glory glistens on his throne, His throne how bright it is; The brightest beams of mid-day sun, Is dark compared to his. 4 Ye dreadful stormy tempests rise, To sound his awful praise, And let his low and sweet still voice, Fill every softer breeze. 5 Let flying clouds and stormy wind, And waves and fire agree, To join their praise with solid land, And wide capacious sea. 6 Shout his high praise, ye pleasant plains, And vallies low that lie; Ye hills prai>e him in lofty strains, To reach the starry sky. 7 Ye towering mountains near the skies, And stately cedars there, Praise him, and trees of humbler size His power and praise declare. THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2S3 8 Prafoa him ye birds on flying wing, Who formed to tune your 1 1 y < , Or sit in shady jroves and sing Your Maker's glorious praise. 9 Ye kings and princes join the song, With nature sound his praise; Let men and maidens old and young, Their hallelujahs raise. 10 Far as the distant lands are bound, Or mighty waters roll ; may his glorious name be known, And sung from pole to pole. 11 Thus let his holy hlessed name Be chanted and adored ; But saints are bound to spread his fame, Who best have known the Lord. 19 Ye heavenly hosts on golden wing, Praise him with one accord, Ye saints below, shout and sing, Hosannas to the Lord. PSALM 149. L. M. 1 SING to the^ord and praise his name, In hallelujahs yet unknown ; W : ithin the church his praise proclaim, And tell the wonders he has done. 2 Israel the people of his choice, Shall spread the glory of his word, The Gentile nations shall rejoice, And Zion own her sovereign Lord. 284 THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 3 For he in saints doth pleasure take, Whom reprobates deride and scorn, His grace will beautify the meek, And with salvation them adorn. 4 The saints are glad in Christ their King, They on their beds make known hi3 praise, And like the church above, shall sing, For God the sleeping dead shall raise. 5 TKen shall their tongues sound his. high praise, Their hand shall wield a two edged sword ; Terrors attend the songs they raise, The terrors of the mighty Lord. 6 When Christ, the judge, ascends his throne, And bids the world before him stand, He has for all his saints alone, Prepared a seat at his right hand. 7 There with their sovereign King they'll rule, And execute the vengeance due On royal sinners that rebel, And sink them down in endless woe. 8 Their kings and nobles bound in chains, Affords new triumphs of success; This honour is to all the saints, Praise ye and magnify his grace» THE PSALMS OF DAVID. 2S5 PSALM 150. L. Iff. 1 WITHIN God's house his praise declare, His sovereign grace, he there makes known; To heaven lift up your souls in prayer, And still address his gracious throne, 2 Let all that is within you join To praise him for his mighty deeds; But the great work of grace divine, Your choicest songs of praise exceeds. 3 Let every being that has breath, Proclaim with j<»y his tender love; And when my time expires on earth, Praise shall employ my soul above. PSALM 150. C. M. 1 WITHIN God's house sing ye his praise, There dwells his arace divine; To heaven your choicest offerings raise, For there his glories shine. 2 Let all that is within you join, To sptead abroad his ways; But the great work of grace divine, Exceeds your noblest praise. 3 Ye people all, with one accord, Your Maker's praise proclaim; Let each thing breathing praise the Lord, And bless his holy name. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. SOXG 1.T C. If. Vs. 2, 5, 12, 13, 17 LET him embrace me with his mouth, His voice is all divine, His gracious words are words of truth, Surpassing pleasant wine. 2. Thy name as ointment doth excel All sweet perfumes that be, The Spirit th' oil of gladness will Draw virgin saints to thee. 3. Engage me by thy charms, my King, And help to me afford, Restore our wand'ring feet, and bring Us to thy chambers, Lord. 4. Then unto thee with thankful voice Thy wonders we'll relate; They yield to us much sweeter joys Than wine in purest state. 2S8 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. Impure and filthy as we are, And black as Kedar's tents, Clothed in beauty we are fair, And pure unsullied saints. Since the King has his tahle spread, He loves to see us come ; Our virtues are like spikenard made, Which make a sweet perfume. A hundle of myrrh 'tween my breast, Such is my love to me; And, since dear Lord, I am thy guest, I give my all to thee. 8. Not cypress, cedar, or fir beams, Can with thy church compare, And here we'll stay till heaven proclaims Our joyful welcome there. SONG 1. V. 7. I LOVE my Lord, whose mercies flow, Above all earthly care; Dear Shepherd speak, and let me know Where thy sweet pastures are. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 2S9 2. Where is the rock whose shadow shields Thy flock from noonday sun, That I may feed in heavenly fields, And with thy sheep be one. 3. Thy loving bride, why like to one That walks in doubtful ways] teach me Lord, ill ways to shun, And cling to thee for grace. 4. 1 see the print thy flock has made, Thy pasture here appears, A feast of love here thou hast spread, Purchased with wounds and tears. 5. His flesh he gives to me for food, How wonderful his love, And bids me drink his precious blood, Till called to feast above. SOXG 2. Vs. 1, 4, 6, 7. C. M. THE rose of Sharon blossoms here, The lily of the vale, And tree of life whose branches bear Enlivening fruits that heal. 57 290 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 2. It's 'mong the thorns are lilies white, And noble vine 'mong gourds, So 'pears my Saviour in my sight, Among all earthly lords. 3. I sat beneath his pleasant shade, A covert from the heat, A heavenly feast he spreads, and made Me to participate. 4. He kindly did supply my want, I feasted on his love, And o'er my head when I was faint His banner sweet did prove. With pleasant wine and living bread This heart of mine he cheers, And the kind words to me he said, Did banish all my fears. My dearest Lord, to thee I cleave, My heart make thine abode ; My sins Ml slay, lest they should grieve My Saviour and my God. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 291 SOXG 2. Pi. 8, 13. C. M. TH Y cheering voice, my Saviour, sounds Over the rising hill, O'er floods of grief he leaps, he bounds, To do his Father's will. 2. Here clothed in flesh I see my Lord, How kind he looks on me, And in his holy, blessed word, His tender love I see. 3. He draws my heart and I obey, How pleasing is his voice, He says arise, make haste away, Forsake all worldly joys. 4. The Jewish dispensation's gone, Behold the joyful year, The turtle dove salutes our land, And Gospel sounds we hear. 5. The noble vine, a heavenly plant, Brings forth the richest wine, Lord, we are come to serve our want, And bless the heavenly vine. 292 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 6. And when we hear thee say, arise My love and haste away, With joy we'll soar above the skies, And live in heavenly day. SOXG 2. Vs. 14, 16, 17. C. M. BEHOLD, the Saviour from above Invites his people near, From cells of darkness calls his love, And banishes her fear. 2. My dove who in the rock dost hide With sorrow sore opprest, Lift up thy voice, in me confide, And be forever blest. Thy voice to me melodious is, My virtues in thee are ; Though worldlings may thy face despise, To me 'tis bright and fair. 4. Our thankful hearts, Lord, receive With gladness thy invite, To thee our songs of praise we give With pleasure and delight. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 293 5. My love is mine, and I am his, Our warm affections join; Let sin and guilt not dare to rise. To grieve my love divine. 6. He leads my sonl in pastures green, To feed 'mong lilies there, With his blest saints whose robes are clean, Washed in his blood they were. Till the day break and shadows flee To the first rising dawn, Turn my beloved and often see, Nor let my hopes be gone. 8. Be like a roe on mountains high, Skip o'er my hills of sin, Let all my crimes forgotten lie, And make me pure and clean. SOXG 3. IT*. 1,5. CM. WHEN darkness shrouds the midnight skie9 Jesus my love I sought, With anxious care I did aiise To seek, but found him not. 294 THE SONG OF SOLOMON* 2. I then did haste withoitf delay To search the street by night, I hailed the watch, and thus did say, Saw ye my soul's delight. Then I did find my blessed Lord Arrayed in light, divine, I leaped for joy, my love adored, And held him fast as mine. I brought him to my mother's house, Nor does my Lord resist, To Zion's courts, his sacred place, Where first I did exist. 5. His wounded heart to me he gave, Pierced for my sin and shame, I give my Lord all that I have, And bless his holv name. I bid all earthly joys begone. Nor dare disturb my love, I'll sin and shame forever shun, And dwell with God above. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 295 SOXG 3. r. 11. C. M. DAUGHTERS of Zion see with joy The glorious golden crown, Which they, glad church, in ecstaey Placed on King Solomon. Jesus, our king of righteousness, Accept us for thine own, Receive our prayers and our praise, And wear them as thy crown. Make our devotions and our love Espousals, Lord, to thee, Like that blest hour when from above Thy love did set us free. 4. That joyful day may it endure, Lord cause it still to stay, Strengthen our faith, and make us pure, Nor let our hopes decay. 5. Each moment as it swiftly flies Increase our love and joy, Till we are called above the skies. To feast with thee on high. 296 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 6. Roll on ye days, and bring in haste The day of nuptial joy ; Christ in his Father's glory drest, Shall fill his throne on high. SONG 4. Vs. 1, 10, 11, 7, 8, 9. C. M. DEAR Lord, how pleasant are thy ways, What sweet affections rise, So thou art fair, my love, he says, Doves have not brighter eyes. 2. Thy lips are sweet, thy cheerful voice With joy salutes my ear, Not taste of milk, or smell of spice, Can with my love compare. 3. Thou art all fair, my lovely bride, No spot in thee I find, Thy wants shall all be well supplied, My graces in thee shine. Although polluted as we are. He makes us fair and white, Clothed in his beauty we appear. Most lovely in his sight. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 297 5. My ^ister and my spouse, he sa\ B, Bound to my heart in love, Thy tender love in my heart stays, And never shall remove. 6. From leopards 1 dens he calls me out, And beasts of every name, On Zion ground he sets my feet, And there supports my claim. Nor pleasant plains, nor hills of prey, Nor sweetest earthly tie, Shall ever tempt or make me stay, When called to joys on high. SOXG 4. Vs. 12, 13. 15, and 5. 1. C. M. WE are a garden and inclosed, A paradise below, A little spot with grace infused, Amid this world of woe. 2. Like trees of aloes, myrrh and spice, Planted by thee, our God, And living springs in Zion rise, To make thy garden bud. 38 29S THE SONG OF SOLOMON. heavenly wind, awake and blow, Perfume thy garden here, And may thy heavenly blessings flow On plants of thine own care. ■1. May our blest virtues flow and spread, To please our royal love, On us thy blessings richly shed, And fit us for above. 5. Come my beloved, come and taste Thine own delicious fruit, My spouse I come, I come in haste, To feast 'mong spices sweet. 6. Into his garden now he comes, And bids us to his feast, He makes our virtues sweet perfumes, And gives a rich repast. Eat of the living bread, my friends, My Father's heavenly gift, Drink of the fountain that he sends, And live forever blest. THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 299 Around thy board thy saints will meet, And praise thy bounteous grace ; Thv love to us dops far exceed Our noblest songs of praise. Vs. 9,12,14,16. C. M. THE world, with wonder and surprise, Askfl why I love my Lord ; Say where's his charms that please the eyes, Or such delights afford ? In my belo*:ed Lord I find A mixture red and white, Ten thousand beauties all combined, Meet in my soul's delight. 3. His soul is white and free from sin, Red's his blood shed for me; He is my chief and lovely one, And my desire is he. 4. His head the finest gold adorns, There perfect wisdom beams ; That sacred head once crowned with thorns, With glory now it gleams. 300 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. His heart with tender mercies flow Near to his wounded side; Hi? sac-red side shall no m^re know The scourge of hellish pride. 6. His hands like golden ringfs they be. Beset wiih diamonds fair. Th-ose hlesse ! hands that once for me Nailed to the gibbet were. His knees once bent beneath our load, The sins of fallen man ; Now on the throne cf his abode Like marble pillars stand. S. His eyes are lovely, and appear As doves 1 eyes, bright and pare: Those eyes that wept so chaste and clear. With grief shall weep to more. 9. His mouth that mourned with cruelties, Now hails with joy his saints; His presence more delightful is, Than hills of frankincense. THE SO.VG OF SOLOMO*. 301 10. O, lovely is my blessed Lord, A: 1 may his name be tang T and, and be adored And praised by every tongue. SONG 6. Vs. 1. 3. 12. C. M. WHEN" aliens stand and hear me speak My dear Redeemer's prais* 3 . Say, where's he crone, that we may seek An interest in bis grace. 2. On hills of love, in worlds of light, There he delights to dwell ; But he descends with joyful flight To saints that he loves well. 3. In gardens planted by his earn, Its fruitful trees they gn He feeds amor.cr the lilies there, \\ here spicy sweets do flow. 4. He has my warm affections moved, Ye earthly joya beg* And on his heart my best beloved, Has sealed me for his own. 302 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 5. Ere I'm aware, he takes my soul, To see his glorious light ; No chariot of Aminadab Can tell the heavenly sight. 6. O may my daily incense rise, Above the starry sky, Till death on earth shall close mine eyes, To open them on high. SOXG 7. Vs. 5, 6, 9, 12, 13. C. M. THE King in galleries of his love, Presents himself and says, My saints to me do lovely prove Its subjects of my grace. The words which from thy mouth proceed, Are heavenly and divine; Thy language, Loud, does far exceed The taste of purest wine. 3. O for this love thou didst afford, To saints almost asleep, Our lips shall speak thy praises, Lord, Do our affections keep. THK SONG OK SOLO'' 303 4. These earthly joys he lets us know, In cities and in j i; We taste bis love while here below, But feast where Jesus reigns. When in the heavenly paradise, Our joys can't be expressed, On living fruit we'll ever feast, But never more shall thirst. SONG B. Vs. 5,7, 13, 14. C. M. LO who is this that's in distress And mourning for her sins, Comes traveling from the wilderness And on her Lord she leans? She is the spouse of Christ our Lord, For whom he shed his blood ; Her joys and sorrows do accord. With every saint of God. 3. My sovereign Lord, engrave my name Upon thy heart and hand ; Impress and seal me on thine arm, Thy pledge of love to stand. 304 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. 4. Thy love more stronger is than death, Which wrathful floods can't drown ; . Not hell, nor all the powers on earth Can quench this fire divine. 5. This heart of mine, I do mistrust, Lest it should stray from thee ; Engrave thy name upon my breast, Thy seal of love to me. 6. When to thy home thou wilt me bring, No more I'll mourn nor sigh ; Thy presence, my almighty King, Shall be my highest joy. 7 Haste, my beloved, let us go, Cut short the time that flies, Leap like a youthful hart or roe, O'er the mountains of spice }f P3 ■7/J7I