/ _<; *» ^3 ^ * ■ THE PSALMS, %+ijitnwi, fcSjut-ttttal Sottas, 02 TI REV. ISAAC Wi^TTS, D. D. To which are added, FROM OTHER AUTHORS; AND DIRECTIONS FOR MUSICAL EXPRESSION. BY SAMUEL WORCESTER, D. D. y Late Pastor of the Tabernacle Church, Salon, Mass All things must be fulfilled which are written in the — PSALMS concerning- me LCJKE xxiv, 44. And "they surg a new song, saying, Thou art worthy, &c. for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us, &c REV. y, 9. STEREOTYPE EDITION, Carefullv revised, and improved with Copious Indexes, Boston : PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL T. ARMSTRONG. AND CROCKER & BREWSTER, M. 50, Cornhill. DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS— To nit- District Clerk's Office. BE IT REMEMBERED that on the seventeenth day of July, A D. 1823, and in the forty-eichth year of the independence of the United States of America, Sanuel T. Armstrong, of the said Dis- trict, has deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in thewords following, to teit: — "The Psalms, Hymns, am Spiritual -Songs, of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. To which are added, Select Hymns from other authors; and directions for nusical expression. By Samuel Wor- cester, D. D late Pastor of tie Tabernacle Church, Salem, Mass. All things must be fulfilled whic\» are written in the — PSALMS concerning me \ LUKE xxiv, 44. And they sung a new song, ;aying, Thou art worthy, &c. for thou wast slain, and hast redetmed us\&c REV. v, 9. Stereotype edition, carefullj revised^ and improved with copious Indexes." 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AMONG the psalmist3 of the Christian Church, Dr Watts stand* pre-eminent. His Psalms and Hymns have an established and con- secrated character ; and to Christians of sound piety and correc* taste, it is matter of devout gratulation and thankfulness, that they are so extensively used, and so highly venerated. The Book, how- ever, like the best of human works, has its imperfections. In regard to some subjects it is redundant, in regard to others it is deficient and some of its contents fall very considerably below its general ex cellence. These imperfections have been extensively felt and ac- knowledged; and for the remedy of them, various attempts have been made, with various success. Of those attempts the compiling of " Christian Psalmody'1'' was one. The work was undertaken from no spirit of innovation ; but from a sincere desire for the improvement and stability of our public Psalmody. On a careful examination of Dr. Watts's Book, it was found, or thought to be found, that it might be very considerably abridged, without any detriment: — that some entire Parts, and many stanzas of other Parts of the Psalms, and that some entire Hymns, and many stanzas of others, might very well be spared, as the subject-matter and sentiments of them, were contained, and as well or better expressed, in what would still remain. By such an abridgment, some important advantages would be gained: redun- dancies would be retrenched ; passages of little merit would be ex- cluded ; some Parts of Psalms, and some Hymns, so prolix and complex as seldom, perhaps never, to be given out in public, would be reduced~to convenient and excellent portions for use ; especially, room would be made for the admission of not a small number of Select Hymns, from various authors, eligible either for their sterling worth, or tor their suitableness to supply the deficiencies of Watts's. And thus, if the design were judiciously executed, a body of Psalms and Hymns would be formed, mere compact, more complete, and more worthy of extensive adoption for permanent use, than any be- fore presented to our churches. To the high purposes of Psalmody, good and well adapted Tunes are essentially requisite. To aid the laudable exertions of respecta- ble societies and individuals, for the general and established use of such tunes, was a primary object of this work. It was found to be the opinion of many, well qualified to judge, that a small but judi- cious selection of tunes, in the same book with the Psalms and Hymns, would be useful in several respects; as it might contribute to restrain the too common vagrancy of singing choirs, and to give permanency to the use of a standard set of tunes — would be a great convenience to singers in the choir, who might wish to refresh their memories in regard to the tune to be sung — and would be a help to many others in the congregation, who, by occasionally casting their eyes upon the tune, weuld be able to join in the performance, of this pleasing, animating, and exalted part of divine worship. The effect of public psalmody is often exceedingly marred, by a psalm or hymn being sung to an ill adapted tune. The leaders of singing choirs are not always persons of good taste and judgment ; and the best qualified leader •.annot always at the moment, bo fully possess himself of the sentiments of the portion given out, as imme- diately to recur to a tune waU suited to eyptess them. It might 4 PREFACE. therefore, it was thought, be highly useful to sit down ».t leisure, and refer each psalm and hymn, not merely to a proper key, but t» a suitable tune. The grand defect of our public psalmody in general is the want of proper expression. Should a preacher deliver his sermon, in an unammated, monotonous manner, not varying the movement, or quantity, or tone of voice, nor even observing the pauses — be his sermon ever so good, or his pronunciation ever so exact — his hear- ers might sleep, and his labour be lost. So the best psalm may be s\m 5 to the best tune, and every note, in the several pans, be sounded with the utmost exactness, and vet the performance have Httle in- terest or effect. That performance of psalmody, and that only, is entitled to be called good, in which the movement, quantity, and tone of voice, are well adapted to the general subject, and so varied as justly to express the different thoughts, sentiments, and passions. This, it is confessed, is an attainment of no small difficulty; and requires no ordinary degree of judgment and taste, attention and practice. Its importance, however, demands that every thing which can be done in aid of it, should be done. To assist singers exten- sively, in this essential, but neglected part of good psalmody, no method appeared more eligible, than thr.t of so marking the psalms and hymns bv means of certain symbols, as to indicate, as correctly as possible, the requisite variations of movement, quantity, and lone of voice. Such were the views of the Compiler, when he took up the de sign of the work ; and such th^ plan upon which he formed his book, entitled CHRISTIAN PSALMODY, in Four Parts : comprising Dr. li'atts's Psalms Abridged; Dr. IVatts's Hymns Abridged ; Select Hymns from other Authors ; and Select Harmony : together with Directions for Musical Expression. He was sensible in the cut- set, and became more and more deeply so in the progress of the undertaking, that it was a design of difficult execution, and of no ordinary responsibility ; and in regard to its several parts, he did not fail to avail Himself, as opportunity offered, of the judgment of clergymen, musicians, and others, respectable in character, and judicious in matters of this kind. His Abridgment of Dr. Watts was executed with a cautious and trembling hand . and, he would fain hope, in a manner not to offend the pious and judicious admirers of that justly venerated psalmist. In regard to Christian doctrine and sentiment, fVatts remains unaltered and unimpaired; and in what is retained of his Book, even the verbal alterations are very few, and only such as seemed most obviously requisite. It deserves particular notice, that the numerical designations of the psalms and hymns, parts and stanzas, retained, are the same as in Watts unabridged, and when the last verse or verses are omitted, the omission is denoted by a No confusion, therefore, need ensue in a congregation should the minister use this book, while the peop'e are yet furnished wholly or in part with the common book. The Selection of Hymns from various Authors was made witb laborious care ; after a perusal of all the Hymns which the Com piler could well procure, and with repeated and solicitous revisions To have adopted all the hymns extant which are good, would have swelled the book to an undue size. The design was to select a competent number of such as would form the best supplement t<» Watts; regard being had at once, to intrinsic merit, to particular subjects and occasions, and to variety of metre. The Fourth Part, entitled Select Harmony, consists of more than a hundred Tunes, and about twenty Particular Pieces, of approved excellence, and of a style and character, suitable to public and private devotion. The Compiler is fully persuaded, and in thispey PREFACE. 5 suasion h i is sure of the concurrence cf the .,est judges, that the adoption of 'aJ^w well chosen tunes fur perinanent use, would b» vf..stly preferable to a great variety and a frequent change. The prurience, indeed, for variety and change is the bane of our pub'/ic psalmody. It can never be sufficiently regretted that good tur.es. as soon as the singers have learned to perform them with tolerable correctness, and just as the congregation begin to be pleased with them, should be capriciously exchanged for others. Good tunes, ta be performed with any adequate effect, must be perfectly familiar to the performers. It is impossible that a psalm or hymn should he performed with proper expression, when the tune is not familiar; and until singing choirs will be content with the use of a few stand- ard tunes, not entirely excluding, however, the occasional use ol others, Expression, that most important part of good musical per formance, will be but little known. Besides, good tunes must be familiarized by use, before their beauties and excellencies will be in any good degree perceived and felt ; the longer and better whey are practised, the more they will be loved and admired ; and when they are lightly esteemed, or willingly exchanged for others, it must be owing not to a familiar acquaintance with them, but to $he want of such acquaintance. In (Assigning particular tunes for the several psalms and hymns, l ,l is applied. When any symbol is applied, that is to be considered as being continued, until some other occurs. The short dash ( — ) after any other sym- bol, denotes the passage to be in all respects cemmon. The general character of each psalm or hymn, as before intima ted, is intended to be designated by the tune, or tunes, to which it is referred, and in applying the symbols of expression, each pas- sage of the psalm or hymn has been considered relatively to the prevailing character of the whole, and to the bearings of the seve- ral passages. Hence, some passages are marked differently from what they would have been, had the psalm or hymn to which they belong, been of a different prevailing character, or the passages with which they stand connected, required different kinds of ex- pression. In the Punctuation regard has been had to musical expression. In some instances, therefore, different points or pauses are inserted, from what would have been used, had the grammatical construc- tion, only, been regarded. The dash is intended to denote an ex- pressive suspension. In order to good expression, a distinct and judicious observance of the pauses is absolutely necessary. In reference to persons, the relative ivho is preferred to that, be- cause it is better for musical sound. For the same reason, in re- ference to things, that is preferred to which. Though the CHRISTIAN PSALMODY has answered, in its reception by the Christian public, the most sanguine expectations ; though it has been adopted by many congregations, and is getting into extensive use ; and though the Compiler has seen no reason to abate of his confidence in the correctness and utility of the design yet it has been thought advisable to give an Edition of Watts's entire, carefully revised, and furnished after the manner of the Christian Psalmody with Directions for Musical Expression. In this edition those portions of the Psalms and Hymns, which are omitted in the Christian Psalmody, are included in brackets. In judging however of the propriety of the omissions, it should be particularly kept in mind, that, not in a few instances, portions were omitted, not for want of merit in themselves ; but because the same subject-matter and sentiments are amply supplied, in other portions either of Watts's or of the Select Hymns, of equal or superior merit. Individuals, Churches, and Societies, may now be supplied, as they shall choose, with the Christian Psalmody — with Watts entire and the Select Hymns added — or with Watts alone in an improved edition. It only remains for the Compiler and Editor humbly to commend the work, in its several parts and forms, to the candour of the re- ligious public — with the devout hope, that it will promote their im provement and delight in the high praises of GOD : and above all to the favour of HIM, who is " fearful in praises," and whose ap Erobation is the hignest rneed — with the fervent prayer, that, unda is gracious blessing, it may contribute to the advancement of hs* great salvation, and to the glory of his adorable NAME. Salem, August 12, 1819. A TABLE, TO FIND ANY PSALM BY THE FIRST LINE. ALL ve that love the Almighty Ruler Amidst thy wrath Among th' assemblies Among- the Princes, And will the God of grace Are all the foes of Zion Are sinners now so Arise, my gracious God Awake, ye saints, to BEHOLD the lofty sky Behold the morning Behold the love, Behold the sure Behold thy waiting Bless, O my soul, Blest are the sons Blest are the souls Blest are the undeill'd Blest is the man, Blest is the man whose Blest is the man who Blest is the nation CHILDREN in years Come, children, Come, let our voices join Come, sound his praise Consider all my sorrows, DAVID rejbic'd in God Deep in our hearts EARLY, my God, Exalt the Lord our God FAR as thy name Father, I bless thy Father, I sing Firm and unmov'd Firm was my health, Fools in their hearts For ever blessed For ever shall my song From age to age exalt From all who dwell From deep distress GIVE thanks to God; he Give thanks to God, invoke Give thanks to God most Give thanks to God the Give to our God Give to t'he Lord, God in his earthly God is the refuge God my supporter God of eternal love God of my childhooi' God of my life, God of my mercy Great God, attend Psalm. Psalm. 149 Great God, how oft 78 8 Great God, indulge 63 33 Great God, whose, 72 82 Great God, the heaven's 19 86 Gosd is the Lord, 65 83 Great is the Lord, exalted 135 53 Great is the Lord our 48 14 Great is the Lord ; his 111 17 Great Shepherd of thine 80 135 HAD not the Lord, 124 19 Happy is he who fears 112 19 Happy the city where 144 35 Happy the man to whom 32 18 Happy the man whose 1 19 Hear me, O God, 102 103 Hear what the Lord 89 133 Help, Lord ! for men 12 89 He reigns : the Lord 97 119 He who hath made 91 32 High in the heav'ns, 36 41 How awful is thy 77 f 1 How did my heart 122 33 How fast their guilt 16 34 How long, O Lord, 13 34 How long wilt thou 13 95 How pleasant, how 84 95 How pleasant 'tis to see 133 119 How pleas' d and blest 122 21 how shall the young 119 69 JEHOVAH reigns: 93 63 Jesus, our Lord, ascend 110 j 99 Jesus shall reign 72 48 Joy to the world ! the IF God succeed not 93 119 127 69 If God to build 127 125 I lift my soul to God 25 30 I'll praise my Maker 146 14 I'll speak the honours 45 144 I'll bless the Lord, 34 89 I love the Lord, he 116 107 In all my vast concerns 139 117 In anger, Lord, rebuke 6 130 In God's own house 150 3 107 In Judah, God of old 76 ke 105 Into thy hand, O God 31 136 Is there ambition 131 136 I set the Lord before 16 336 It is the Lord 102 29 Judge me, O Lord, 26 87 Judges who rule 58 46 Just are thy ways, 18 73 I waited patient 40 106 I will extol thee, Lord, 30 71 LET all the earth 96 39 Let all the heathen 119 109 Let children hear 78 84 Let ev'ry creature join 148 3 Let ev'ry tongue Let God arise in all Let sinners take Let Zion in her King Let Zion and her sons Let Zion praise the Long as I live I'll bless Lord, hast thou cast Lord, I am thine ; but Lord, I am vile, Lord, I can suffer Lord, I esteem Lord, if thine eye Lord, if thou dost not Lord, I have made Lord, in the morning Lord, I will bless thee Lord, I would spread Lord of the worlds above Lord, thou hast call'd Lord, thou hast heard Lord, thou hast search'd Lord, thou hast seen Lord, thou wilt hear Lord, 'tis a pleasant Lord, we have heard Lord, what a feeble Lord, what a thoughtless Lord, what is man, Lord, what was man Lord, when I count Lord, when thou didst Loud hallelujahs to the Lo ! what a glorious Lo ! what an entertaining MAKER and sovereign Mercy and judgment Mine eyes and my desire My God, accept my My God, consider My God, how many My God, in whom My God, my everlasting My God, my King, My God, permit My God, the steps My God, what inward My heart rejoices My never-ceasing songs My refuge is the God My righteous Judge, My Saviour and my My Saviour, rny almighty My Shepherd is the My Shepherd will supply My soul, how lovely My soul lies cleaving My soul, repeat his My soul, the grcnt My spirit looks to God My spirit sinks within TABLE FOR THE PSALMS Psalm. 145 68 65 46 102 147 145 73 133 8 139 63 148 118 133 101 25 141 119 3 57 71 145 63 37 139 31 89 11 143 45 71 23 23 84 J 19 103 104 62 42 My trust is in rny NO sleep nor slu/nber Not lo our names, Not to our ourselves, Now be my heart Now from the roaring Now I'm convinc'd the Now let our lips with Now let our mournful Now may the God Now plead my cause Now shall my solemn O, ALL ye nations, praise O blessed souls are they O bless the Lord, Of justice and of grace O for a shout of sacred O God my refuge, hear O God of grace O God of mercy hear O God to whom revenge O happy man, whose O happy nation where O how I love thy holy O Lord, how many O Lord, ourheav'nly O Lord, our Lord, O that the Lord would O that thy statutes O thou who hear'st O thou whose grace O thou whose justice Our God, our help Our land, O Lord, Out of the deeps O what a stiff rebellious PRAISE waits in Zion, Praise ye the Lord, exalt Praise ye the Lord ; my Praise ye the Lord ; Preserve me, Lord REJOICE ye righteous Remember, Lord, Return, O God of love, SALVATION is forever Save rne, O God, Save me, O Lord, See what a living stone Shew pity Lord, O Lord Shine on our land, Sing, all ye nations Sing to the Lord aloud Sing to the Lord, Jehovah Sing to the Lord, with Sing to the Lord, ye Songs of immortal Soon as I heard Sure there's a righteous Sweet is the mem'ry Swee t is the work, TEACH me the mea&ure rihn. 7 132 lib 115 45 22 73 69 22 20 35 66 117 32 103 101 47 55 4 51 94 128 33 119 3 8 8 119 119 61 123 56 90 21 130 78 65 135 146 147 16 33 89 90 S5 69 16 IIS 51 67 66 81 95 100 96 111 27 73 145 92 39 TABLE FOR THE PSALMS. Psalm. Th* Almighty reigns 97 That man is blest 112 The earth for ever 24 Thee will I love, 18 The God Jehovah reign3 99 The God of glory sends 50 The God of our salvation 65 The heav'ns declare 19 The King of saints, 45 The Lord appears my 118 The Lord how wondrous 103 The Lord Jehovah reigns 93 The Lord is come, 97 The Lord my Shepherd 23 The Lord of glory 27 The Lord of glory reigns ; 93 The Lord the Judge 50 The Lord the Judge his 50 The Lord the Sov'reign 103 The Lord, the Sov'reign 50 The man is ever blest 1 The praise of Zion 65 The wonders, Lord, thy 40 Think, mighty God, 89 This is the day the Lord 118 This spacious earth 24 Thou art my portion, 119 Thou God of love, 120 Through ev'ry age, 90 Thrice happy man 112 Thus I resolv'd before 39 Thus saith the Lord, your 40 Thus the eternal Father 110 Thus the great Lord 110 Thy mercies fill 119 Thy name, almighty 117 Thy works of glory, 107 •Tis by thy strength 65 To God I cry' d 77 To God I made 142 To God the great, 106 To heaven I lift my 121 To our almighty Maker 98 Tc thee before the 119 Tj thee, most Holy 75 To thine Almighty arm 18 'Tvvas for our sake, 69 'Twas from thy hand, 139 •Twas in the watches 63 VAIN man, on foolish 107 UNSHAKEN as the 125 Psalm. Up from my youth, 129 Upward I lift mine 121 Up to the hills I lift 121 WE bless the Lord 68 We love thee, Lord, 18 What shall I render 116 When Christ to 50 When God is nigh 16 AVhen God provok'd 107 When God restor'd 126 When God reveal'd 126 When Israel freed 114 When Israel sins, the 78 When I with pleasing 139 When man grows bold 36 When overwhelm'd 61 When pain and anguish 119 When the great Judge, 9 Where shall the man 25 Where shall we go 132 While I keep silence 32 While men grow bold 36 Who shall ascend 15 Who shall inhabit in thy 15 Who will arise and 94 Why did the Jews 2 Why did the nations 2 Why do the wealthy 37 Why do the proud 49 Why does the Lord 10 Why does the man 49 Why has my God my 22 Why should I vex 37 Will God forever 74 With all my pow'rs 138 With earnest longings 42 With my whole heart, 119 With my whole heart I'll 9 With rev'rence let 89 With songs and honours 147 Would you behold 107 YE holy souls, in God 33 Ye shores and isles of 97 Ye nations of the earth, 100 Ye servants of 113 Ye sons of men, a feeble 91 Ye sons of pride 49 Ye who delight to serve 113 Ye who obey 134 Ye tribes of Adam 148 Yet, saith the Lord, 89, A TABLE, TO FIND ANY HYMN BY THE FIRST LHvE. Kote. — The Letters a, b, c, denote the First, Second, and Third BOOK. B. H. ADORE and tremble, Alas ! and did All glory to thy All mortal vanities And are we wretches And must this body And now the scales Arise, my soul, As new-born babes At thy command, Attend, while God's Awake, my heart, Awake, our souls, Away from every BACKWARD with Begin, my tongue, Behold how sinners Behold the blind Behold the glories Behold the grace Behold the potter Behold the Rose Behold the woman's Behold the wretch Behold what wondrous Bless'd are the humble Bless'd be the Bless'd be the Father Bless'd morning, Bless'd with the joys Blood has a voice Bright King of glory, Broad is the road Bury'd in shadows But few among the CAN creatures to Christ and his cross Come, all harmonious Come, dearest Lord, Come, happy soiils, Come hither, all Ye Come, Holy Spin-, Come, let us join a Come, let us join o> f Come, let us lift ou* Come, let us lift our Come, we that love DAUGHTERS of 2 on, Dear Lord, behold Dearest of all Death cannot make Death may dissolve Death ! 'tis a Deceiv'd by subtle Deep in the dust Descend from heaven, Do we not know a 42 b 9 c 33 a 35 b 105 b 11(1 b 81 b 83 a 143 C 19 b 130 a 20 a 48 b 123 a 57 b 69 a 131 b 137 a 1 a 3 a 117 a 68 I 135 a 123 a 64 a 102 a 26 c 26 b 72 b 128 b 118 b 51 b 158 a 97 a 96 b 170 a 119 b 84 a 135 b 103 a 127 b 34 c 8 a 62 b 108 c 21 b 30 a 73 b 163 b 148 b 49 R 27 b 52 a 107 i 124 23 122 Do^-.ti headlong from Dread Sovereign, let ERE the blue heav'ns Eternal Sovereign Eternal Spirit, we FAITH is the brightest Far from my thoughts Father, I long, Father, we wait to Firm and unmov'd Firm as the earth From heaven the From thee, my God, GENTILES by nature, Give me the wings Give to the Father Glory to God the Glory to God, who Glory to God the God is a Spirit, just God of the morning, God of the seas, God, the eternal, awful God, who in various Go preach my gospel, Go, worship at Great God, how Great God, I own the Great God, thy glories Great God, to what Great King of glory Great was the day, HAD I the tongues Happy the church, Happy the heart Happy the man whose Hark ! from the tombs Hark! the Redeemer Hear what the voice Hence from my soul Here at thy cross, High as the heavens High on a hill of Honour to the Hosanna, &c. Hosanna to our Hosanna to the Prince Hosanna to the Royal Hosanna with a How are thy glories How beauteous are How can 1 sink with How condescending Hew full of anguish He*- heavy is the night Hot* honourable is the Kov» Jarge the promise B. H. b 96 b 7 a 2 b 149 b 133 a 120 b 15 b 63 c 24 a 23 a 138 b 97 b 75 a 114 b 140 c 37 e 29 b 59 c 27 a 136 a 79 b 70 b 27 a 5 a 12 a 14 b e a b 16V b 112 b 159 b 144 a 134 b 64 b 38 a 31 b 63 a 70 a 18 b 73 b 4 b 115 b 18 c 35 t42_45 b 89 b 76 a 16 b 8 c 25 a 10 b 116 c 4 b 100 1ABLE Howt1hav\sljnand Ko, ich are thy jj sad our state pr« shall I praise a c 139 12 b 90 b 166 jjw short and hasty b 32 .our should the sons a 86 How strong thine arm a 49 How sweet and awful C 13 How vain are all things b 48 How wondrous great, b 87 I CANNOT bear thine b 117 I give immortal c 33 I hate the tempter b 156 I lift my banner, a 29 I love the windows b 145 I'm not asham'd a 103 I send the joys of earth b 11 1 sinir my Saviour's b 114 JEHOVAH speaks, a 84 Jehovah reigns, b 163 Jesus, in tnee our eyes a 145 Jesus invites his saints, c o Jesus is gone above c 6 Jesus, the man a 12 Jesus, we bless thy a 54 Jesus, we bow before c 18 Jesus, with all thy In G abriel s hand b 29 a 59 In thine own ways, a 30 In vain the wealthy a 24 In vain we lavish out a 9 Infinite grief! b 95 Join all the glorious a 150 Join all the names a 149 Is there ambition a 33 Is this thf kind return ! b 74 KIND istm speech a 73 LADEN with guilt, b 119 Let all our tongues c 9 Let everlasting glories b 131 Let every mortal ear a 7 ,et God the Father c 23 Let God the Maker's c .31 Let him embrace a 66 Let me but hear a 15 Le mor-.ai tongues a 53 Let others boast b 19 Let Pharisees of high a 133 Let the old heathens b 21 Let the seventh angel a 65 Let the whole race b 99 Let the wild leopards b 160 Let them neglect thy b 35 iietus adore c 5 Life and immortal joys b 125 Life is the time a 88 Lift up your eyes b 37 Like sheep we went a 142 Lo, the young tribes a 90 Lo, what a glorious a 21 Lo, what an entertaining a 4-4 FOR THE HYMNS. B. H. Lo, the destroying Long have I sat Lord, at thy temple Lord, how divine thy Lord, how secure and Lord, how secure my Lord, we adore thy Lord, we adore thy vast Lord, we are blind, Lord, we confess our Lord, what a feeble Lord, what a heaven Lord, what a thoughtless Lord, what a wretched Lord, when my thoughts Loud hallelujahs MAN has a soul Mistaken souls, My dear Redeemer My drowsy powers, My God, how endless My God, my life, My God, my portion, My God, permit me My God, the spring My God, what endless My heart how dreadful My Saviour God, My soul, come My soul forsakes My soul how lovely My th' ights on awful My thoughts surmount NAKED as from the Nature with all her Nature with open No, I'll repine No ! I shall envy them No more my God, Nor eye hath seen, Not all the blood Not all the outward Not different food. Not from the dust, Not the malicious Not to condemn Not to the terrours Not with our mortal Now be the God Now by the bowels Now for a tune of Now have our hearts Now in the galleries Now in the heat of Now let a spacious Now let our pains be Now let the Father, Now let the Lord, my Now Satan comes Now shall my inward Now to the Lord 11 E. H. b 155 b 105 a 19 c 11 b 57 a 115 c 20 b 109 b 26 a in a 37 b 16 a 36 b 53 b 5 a 46 b 146 a 140 b 139 b 25 a 81 b 93 b 94 b 122 b 54 b 42 b 93 b 14 b 61 b 10 a 33 b 2 b 162 a 5 b 1 e 10 b 102 b 56 a 109 a 105 b 142 a 95 a 126 a 83 a 104 a 100 b 152 a 103 a 50 a 130 b 43 C 14 a 77 a 91 b 147 c 16 c 34 b 50 b 157 b 47 12 TABLE Now to the Lord, that Now to the power of C FOR an overcoming Oh ! if my soul was Oh ! the almighty Lord Oh the delights, the Often I seek my Lord Once more, my soul. Our days, alas ! our Our God, how firm Our sins, alas ! how Our souls shall magnify Our spirits join t' PLUNG'Dinagulfof Praise, everlasting RAISE thee, my soul, Raise your triumphant Rise, rise, my soul SAINTS, at your Salvation ! O the See where the great Shall the vile race of Shall we ge on to sin Shall wisdom cry Shout to the Lord, Sin has a thousand Sin like a venomous Sing to the Lord who Sing to the Lord with Sing to the Lord, ye Sitting around our So did the Hebrew So new-born babes desire So let our lips and Stand up, my soul, Stoop down, my Strait is the way, the TERRIBLE God, who That awful day will Thee we adore, The glories of my The God of mercy The King of glory The lands that long The law by Moses The law commands The Lord declares The Lord descending The Lord Jehovah The Lord on high The majesty of The memory of our The promise of my The promise was The true Messiah The voice of my The wondering world There is a house not There is a land of There was an hour These glorious minds, This is the word of FOR THE HYMNS. B. H. 61 Thou, whom my soul 137 Thus did the sons of 17 Thus far the Lord Thus saith the first, Thus saith the high Thus saith the Ruler Thus saith the mercy Thus saith the wisdom Thy favours, Lord, Time, what an empty 'Tis by the faith of 'Tis from the treasures 'Tis not the law of To God the Father, To God the only wise To him who chose To our eternal God 'Twas by an order 'Twas on that dark, 'Twas the commission "VAIN are the hopes, the Vain are the hopes, that UNSHAKEN as the Up to the fields where Up to the Lord, who WE are a garden We bless the prophet We sing th' amazing We sing the glories Welcome, sweet day Well, the Redeemer's What different powers What equal honours What happy men or What mighty man, or Whence do our When I can read my When in the light of When I survey the When we are rais'd When strangers stand When the first parents When the great Where are the Who can describe the Who has believ'd thy AVho is this fair one Who shall the Lord's Why did the Jews Why does your face, Why do we mourn Why is my heart SO Why should the Why should this Why should we start With cheerful voice With holy fear and With joy we meditate YE angels round the Ye sons of V\dam, Ye that obey th' ZION rejoice, and b b 106 BO b 91 a 71 b 6 b 39 b 40 b 86 a 60 c 22 b 79 b 60 b 33 b 104 b 17 a 129 b 88 a 45 a 82 a 106 a 92 b 92 b 150 b 153 b 13 a 43 b 62 c 23 a 112 a 143 a 132 b 77 b 2? b 161 b 22 b 107 b 55 b 71 c 30 b 136 a 13 a 113 fa 121 b 120 b 126 b 169 a 85 b 113 c 15 c 3 b 13 1 b 12 a 69 a 75 a no b 66 a 11 a 41 b 133 a 1 2t a 93 b 45 1, 53 b 129 a 147 b 124 c 32 a 51 c 39 c 41 b 151 c 1 a 52 a 91 a 99 a 22 b 41 b 46 a 74 b 132 c 17 a 56 b 14 b 36 b 143 a 63 a 40 a 23 n 32 b Bfi b 101 c 7 a 55 a 76 b 73 b 24 b 15 i ft 101 a 141 a 75 ft 14 a 4 b C5 b 3 b •20 a 144 b 164 b 31 a 143 b 44 a yj.i c 36 a 39 a 34 b ill A TABLE, TO FIND ANY OF THE SELECT HYMNS BY THE FIRST LINE. 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Alas ! what hourly- All hail the power Although the vine Am I a Soldier And is the Gospel And let this feeble And will the great Angels, roll the rock Arm of the Lord, As birds their infant Attend, my soul, Awake, and sing Awake, my soul, Awake, ye saints, Bestow, dear Lord, Blessed are the sons Blest be the tie Blow ye the trumpet By whom was David Come, Holy Spirit, Come, humble sinner, Come, thou Almighty Come, condescending Come, ihou Fount Come, thou long Come tune, ye saints, Come, ye weary souls, Day of Judgment, Dear Jesus, when, Dear Lord, and shall Descend Holy Spirit, Didst thou, dear Jesus, Dismiss us with thy Encompass' d with Eternal God, enthron'd Eternal Source Eternal Wisdom, Exert thy pow'r, Faith, 'tis a precious Father, how wide Father of all, we bow Father of men, thy care Father of mercies, Father of mercies, send Fierce passions From whence these Glorious things of thee Glory to God on high Glory to thee, my God, God moves in a Glorious Lord, Grateful notes Great God, now Great God, the nations Great God, we sing Great Lord of angels, Guide me, O thou inn. S. Hymn. 59 Hail, everlasting Spring, 175 26 Hail, mighty Jesus, 115 95 Hail, the day that saw 22 90 Hail, thou once si- 14 Hark, bear the sound, ns 223 Hark, the glad sound, 13 141 Hark the herald angels 3 24 Hark, the herald angels 21 181 Hark ! the voice of lore 173 178 Heal us, Emmanuel, 76 5 Hear what God the Lord 179 103 Hear what the Lord, 159 199 Heav'n has confinn'd 221 215 He dies, the Friend 20 165 He lives, the great 31 100 Here at thy table, T-iord, 169 195 He who on earth as man 150 132 His master taken from 148 75 Honour and happiness 105 35 House of our God, 214 39 How are thy servants 94 1C7 How blest is ojr Friend 230 197 How helpless guilty 34 80 How oft, alas, 37 154 How shall I rny 81 23 How rich thy bounty, 146 112 How soft the words 164 235 How sweetly along I ask'd the Lord 207 57 56 42 1 know that my 86 55 Indulgent Sovereign 180 72 In sin by blinded 41 129 Inspirer and hearer 202 53 In sweet exalted strains 142 219 In themselves as weak 135 140 In this world of sin 218 3 Israel, in ancient days 7 182 It is the Lord, 71 44 I was a grov'ling 01 29 Jesus, and shall it ever be 50 133 Jesus, at thy command 85 198 Jesus, full of all 113 145 Jesus, I know, has died 62 190 Jesus, lover of my soul 84 73 Jesus, my Lord, 192 18 Jesus, thy blood 89 177 Jesus, whose blood 77 30 Joy is a fruit 66 201 Keep silence, 4 68 Kindred in Christ, 194 167 Let me dwell on 174 104 Let us awake our joy* 27 162 Lift up your heads 11 184 Listen, ye hills, 139 213 Lo ! he comes, 234 143 Look down, O Lord, 114 91 Look up, my soul, 187 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. S. Hymn. S. HyrMu Lo ! on a narrow neck 217 Stern winter throws 211 Lord of all worlds, 185 Sweet was the time 52 Lord of life, 193 Take comfort, 228 Lord, send thy word, 183 The billows swell, 83 Lord, we come before 126 The deluge, at th' 63 Lord, what our ears 1G0 The Lord my pasture The Lord of Sabbath 92 Love Divine, all love 127 123 Manna to Israel 65 The Lord on mortal 117 Many woes had Christ 17 The message first 156 Mighty God, • 25 The moment a sinner 43 My gracious Redeemer 101 The new -born child 46 My song shall bless 88 The peace which God 130 Now begin the heavenly 33 There is a God 1 Now for a hymn 152 The saints should never 74 Now let our drooping 149 The Saviour ! what a 172 Now may fervent 166 The Spirit breathes 120 Now may the God 131 This is the teast 170 Now may the Lord 209 Thou dear Redeemer, 96 Now the shades 200 Thou only Sovereign 82 O charity, thou 191 Through all changing 79 O'er mountain tops 186 Thus saith the Holy One 158 O, for a closer walk 67 Thus saith the Lord 155 O God, we praise thee, 236 Thy bounties, gracious 180 O God, whose 47 Thy life I read. 225 O happy day, that fix'd 151 'Tis a point I long 54 O how I love thy 69 'Tis finish'd — so 19 O Lord, my best 70 To praise the ever 208 O Lord, our languid 1^5 Unveil thy bosom, 231 O mv soul what means 60 Vain man, thy fond 220 One'there is, above all 64 Weary of struggling 38 On man in his own 6 Welcome, delightful 122 On thee each morning, 203 Wb at jarring nature 58 On wings of faith 99 What scenes of horrour 224 O righteous God, 138 What various 134 O sight of anguish ! 12 AVhat venerable sight' 16 O that my load of sin 36 When Abraham full 137 O thou, before whose 147 When all thy mercies, 78 O time, how few thy 218 When any turn 49 Our Saviour alone 102 When at this distance, 15 O Zion, afflicted with 153 When blooming youth 227 Perpetual Source 51 When I view my 168 Praise to the Lord 144 When on the cross 171 Raise, thoughtless 103 When, streaming 204 Rejoice, the Lord is King 28 When the last trumpet's 232 Religion is the chief 205 When verdure clothes 206 Remark, my soul, 212 When wild confusion 233 Rise, my soul, 98 When I to grief 116 Rise, 0 my soul, 45 While on the verge 222 Safely through another See Gabriel swift 121 While shepherds 9 93 Whilst thee I seek, 124 See, gracious Lord, 136 With my substance 188 See how brown autumn 210 With rev'rend awe, 119 See Israel's gentle 161 World adieu, 97 Shepherds rejoice, 10 Write to Sardis, 157 Sin enslav'd me 40 Ye golden lamps 229 Since Jesus free'y 196 Ye hearts, with 163 Sing ye redeemed 176 Ye humble souls, 2 Sinner, art thou still 109 Ye mourning saints, 226 Sinners, the voice 110 Ye servants of God 106 Sinners, will you scorn 111 Ye sons of earth, 128 Son of God, thy blessing 87 Zeal is that pure 48 INDEX OF SCRIPTURES, ON WHICH HYMNS ARE FOUNDED. GENESIS iii. 1, 15, 17. x\ ii. 7. xvii. 7, 10. xxii. 6. Job i.-21. iii. 14, 15, iv. 17—21. v. 6—8. ix. 2—10. xiv. 4. xix. 25, 26, 27. Psalm iii. 5, 6. iv. 8. xix. 5, 8. xlix. 6, 9. Ii. 5. lxxiii. 24, 25. cxxxix. 23, 24. cxlii. 8. cxlvii. 19, 20. Proverbs viii. I, 22—32. viii. 34—36. Ecclesiastes viii. 8. ix. 4—6, 10. xi. 9. xii. 1, 7. Solomon's Song i. 7. i. 2—5, 12, IS, 17. ii. 1—7. ii. 3—13. ii. 14, 16, 17. iii. 1 — 5. iii. 2. iv. 1, 7, 11, &c. iv. 12—15. v. 1. v. 9—16. vi. 1—3, 12. vii. 5, 6, 9, 12, 13. viii. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14. Isaiah, v. 2, 7, 10. ix. 2, 6, 7. xxvi- 1, 6. xxvi. 9—20. xxxviii. 9, &c. Xl. 17—31. 1). 7. 1/y 21—25. FIRST BOOK. H. H. 107 Isaiah xlix. 13, 14, &c 39 113 liii. 1-5, 10—12. 141 113, 121 6—12. 142 129 Iv. 1, 2, &c. 7, 9 5 lvii. 15, 16. 87 24 lxi. 10. 20 82 lxiii. 1—3, &c. 28 83 lxiii. 4 — 7. 29 86 lxv. 20. 91 57 Lamentations iii. 23. 81 6 Ezekiel xxxvi. 25, &c. 9 80 Micah vii. 19. 9 80 Nahum i. 1, 2, 3, &c. 42 79 Zechariah xiii. 1. 9 24 MATTHEW iii. 9. 99 57 v. 2—12. 102 79 xi. 28 — 30 127 136 xii. 20. 125 80 xiii. 16, 17. 10 53 xxi. 9. 16 92 xxii. 37 — 40. 116 93 xxviii. 18, &c 128 24 19. 52 88 Mark x. 14. 113 89, 90 xvi. 15, &c. 128 91 Luke i. 30, &c. 3 67 i. 27, &c. 19 66 i. 46, &c. 60 68 68. 50 69 ii. 10, &c. 3 70 ii. 27. 19 71 x. 21, 22. 11, 12 72 xv. 7, 10. 101 73 13, &c. 123 74 xviii. 10, -us, 18. DAILY devotion, 55, 139. Dangers of our eaithly pilgrimage, b 53, 55 ; s 83, 84, 85 of death and hell, b 55. of love to the creature, b 48. Darkness dispelled by Christ's presence, b 54. of providence, 6 109 ; * 55. Darling, b 96. David and Christ, 35. Day of humiliation for disappointments in war, 60. of grace and time of duty, a 88. of judgment, a 45, 61, 64, 89, 90. Dead in the Lord, their blessedness, a 18. to sin by the cross of Christ, a 106. Death, 33, 39, 83, 89, 90. and resurrection of Christ, 16, 69. of saints and sinners, 17, 37, 49. and sufferings of Christ, 22, 69. deliverance from it, 31. and pride, 49. and the resurrection, 49, 71, 89; 6 3, 102, 110. courage in it, 16, 17, 23, 27. the effect of sin, 90. preparation foi it, 90. and afflictions under providence, o 83. terrible to the unconverted, a 91. of sin, a 106. made easy by the sight of Christ, 6 31 ; c 14. ■made easy by a sight of heaven, b 66. God's presence in it, b 49, 117. our fear of it, b 31. desirable, o 19 ; b 61 ; * 222. overcome, a 17. triumphed over, a 6 ; o 110. prepared for, a 27; b 63. i){ a sinner, o 24 ; b 2. »nd burial of a saint, a 18 ; b 3- and eternity, 6 2S- INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 27 Death and glory, a 110; h 61. of Moses at God's command, b 49. dreadful and delightful, b 52. appointed to all, s 221. of children, s 225, 226. gain, s 230. of ministers, &c. s 148, 149, 220, 227, 228- See Christ. DeceUfulness of sin, b 150. Decrets of God, a 11, 12, 96, 117; b 99. Dedication, s 141, 142. Defence in God, 3, 121. and salvation in God, 18, 61. Deity of Christ, a 2, 13, 92 ; b 51. Delay of conversion, a 88—91 ; b 25—32 ; s 110, 111. Delaying sinner? warned, 95. Delight and safety in the church, 27, 43, 84. in the law of God, 119 vth, viiith, and xviiith fartu in God, 18, 42, 63, 73, 84. in worship, b 14. in God, b 42. in converse with Christ, b 15, 16. Deliverance, b 3. begun and perfected, 85. from despair, 18. from deep distress, 34, 40. from death, 31, 118. from oppression and falsehood, 56. from persecution, 53, 94. from shipwreck, 107. from slander, 31. from temptation, 3, 6, 13, 18. from a tumult, 118. from spiritual enemies, a 47 ; i 65, 82. by prayer, 34, 40, 85, 126. surprising, 126. praise for eminent, 34. and submission, a 129. See Enern.ies, Church, and Submission. Depart ! b 100, 107. Departure from Christ, s 41, 82. Dependence. See Faith. Desertion and distress of soul, 13, 25, 28, 42, 143 and temptation complained of, 6 163; * 53. Desire of knowledge, 119 isth part. of holiness, 119 xith part. of comfort and deliverance, 119 xiith part. of quickening grace, 119 xviith part. , of Christ's presence, b 100. See more in Heaven, Ckrisi, Love, &c. Desolations, the church's safety in them, 46. Despair and hope in death, 17, 49. deliverance from it, 18, 130. and presumption, a 115; b 156, 157. Despondency, b 85 ; s 53. reproved, a 32, 39. Devil vanquished, a 58. See Victory. Devotion, b 15, 16, 34, 122 ; * 124. daily, 55, 134, 141. en a sick bed, 6, 39. See Morning, Evening, Lora'i Day Diana, b 21. Difference between the righteous and the wicked, 1. Difficulty of conversion, b 161. 28 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Direction and pardon, 25. and defence prayed for, 5. and hope, 42. See Knowledge. Dissolution of this world, b 13. Disease. See Sickness. Disteinper, follv and madness of sin, b 153. Distinguishing love, a II, 12, 96, 117; fc 96, 97. Distress of soul, or backsliding and desertion, relieved, 51, 130 Divine perfections, b 166, 167, 168, 169. See God, Deity, &c goodness praised, 146, 147. Dominion of man over creatures, 8. God's universal, 103. of God and our deliverance, b 111. eternal, b 67. over the sea, b 70 ; s 4. Doubts and fears suppressed, 3, 31, 143 ; « 53, 54, 55. removed, b 60, 73. Dragon and Michael, a 58. Drunkard and glutton, 107. Duty to God and man, 15, 24. Dulness spiritual, b 25. Dwelling with God. See Heaven, Church, &c. Dying in the Lord, a 18. rich sinner, a 24. made easy, i 66 ; c 14. love of Christ, c 4. EARTH, no rest on it, 6 146. and heaven, 6 10, 11, 53. Education, religious, 34, 78. Effusion of the Spirit, b 114. Egypt's plagues, 105, 136. and Tyre, 87. punished, 89, 91. Egyptian yoke, b 155. Election excludes boasting, a 96. free, a 11, 12, 54, 117. See Decreet. Emmanuel, a 148 ; * 6. End of righteous and wicked, 1, 37, 74. of the world, 6 164. Enemies overcome, 18. prayed for, 35, 109. destroyed, 12,48,76, 110. of the church disappointed, b 91, 92. salvation from them, b 82. triumphed over by Christ, a 28, 29. See Christ, Babylon, Michael. Enjoyment of Christ, 6 15, 16. Enmity betwixt Christ and Satan, a 107. Envy and unbelief cured, 37, 49. and love, a 130. Equity and wisdom of Providence, 9. Espousal of the church, a 72. Establishment in grace, 6 82. Eternity of God, b 17. of his dominion, 6 Cf. and death, b 28. succeeding this life, b 55. See Heaven, Death. Evening Psalms, 4, 134, 139, 141. and morning hymns, a 79, 80, 81 ; b 6, 7, 8 ; * 201—205. Evidence of grace or self examination, 26. of sincerity, 18, 19, 139. Evil times, safety in, 12. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 29 Evil neighbours, 120. magistrates, 11, 58, 82. of sin, b 24. Exaltation of Christ to the kingdom, 2, 21,22,69,72, 110 See Christ, Glory, Sufferings, &c. Example of Christ to enemies, 109; b 139. of saints, b 140. Examination, or evidences of grace, 26, 139. Excellency of the Christi?n religion, b 131. Exhortation to peace and holiness, 34. FAITH and prayer of persecuted saints, 35. in the blood of Christ, 32, 51. in divine grace and power, 62, 130. and holiness, 34. and works, 37. in things unseen, a 120 ; b 129. and knowledge of Christ, a 103. love, and joy, a 108. and unbelief, b 125. living and dead, a 140. assisted by sense, b 141. its joy, b 162. in Christ our sacrifice, 6 142. and salvation, a 100. of assurance, a 103. and sight, a 110; b 145. triumphing in Christ, a 14. for pardon and sanctification, b 90. and reason, 6 37, 109. its power, s 45. preciousness, * 44. encouraged by example, s 45. See Trust. Faithfulness of God, 89, 105, 111, 145, 146 ; 6 40, 60, W. of man, 15, 141. Fall of angels and men, b 24. and recovery of man, a 107 ; b 78 ; s 6. False joys, s 47. zeal, s 43. Falsehood, blasphemy, &c. 12. and oppression, deliverance horn them, 12, 56. Family government, 101. love and worship, 133, 134. blessings, 128. Farexoell, s 97, 228. Fears and doubts supprest, 3., 31, 34; b 73. in the worship of God, 89, 99. of God, 119 xiiith part. Fearful end of the wicked, 73. Fiast of love, a 68. of triumph, c 21. of the gospel, a 7; c 12, 20. made and guests invited, c 13. Fellowship. See (Jommunion. Fervency of devotion desired, b 34. Ferru saved, b 158. and evil are our days, b 39. Flattery and deceit complained of, 12, S6. Flesh and blood of Christ \he best food, c 17, 18. our tabernacle, a 110. and spirit, b 143. Fond spiritual, a 7, 67, 6?,. 74; 6 15. See Feast . Folly and madness of sin, b 153. 3* 80 INDEX OF SUBJECTS Forbear, h 105, 156. Forbearance. See Patience. Forgiveness of sin upon confession, 32 of injuries, a 133. See Pardon. Formal worship, 50. Formality in worship, a 136. Forerunner, b 53. Fountain, a 146. Frail life, b 55, 58, 61. See Life, Healthy Forgctfulntts, b 165 Frailty of man, 89, 90, 144. and folly, b 32. Free. See Grace, Election. Freedom from sin and misery in Heaven b 86. Fretfulness discouraged, S7. Friends meeting-, s 194. parting, s 195. Friendship, its blessings, 133. Funeral, a 5, IS; b 3, 55, 61, 63 ; s 221, 231. psalms, 89, 90, 102. See Death, Burial, &c. OMiDEJT of Christ is the Church, a 74, 76. Garment of salvation, a 7, 20. Gentiles given to Christ, 2, 22, 24, 67, 72, 96, 93. church, 45, 65, 72, 87. owning the true God, 47, 96, 98. Christ revealed to them, a 10, 13, 50; c 13, 14. Abraham'? blessing on them, a 113, 114; b 134. Gethsemane, s 17. Gift of the Spirit, 68. GUry of God in our salvation, 69. and government of Christ, 45. and grace promised, 84, 89, 97. in creation and providence, 103. and death, a 110; 6 61. See Heaven. of God above our reason, b 87. of Christ in heaven, b 91. See Christ. and grace by the death of Christ, c 23. justification, and sanctification, a 3. to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghobt, c 26 — i\. of God in the gospel, b 126. and grace in the person of Christ, b 47. and sufferings of Christ, b 43. See Sufferings. Glorying in the cross of Christ, c 19. Glorified martyrs and saints, a 40, 41. body, b 110. Glorification, a 21, 25, 40; b 110. and condescension of Christ, 8, 45. Glutton, 73. and drunkard, 107. Old, all in all, 1, 7 ; b 93, 94. all-seeing, 139. all-sufficient, 16,33. his being, attributes, and providence, 36, 65, 147- his care of saints, 7, 34. his creation and providence, 33, 104, &c. his perfections, 36, 111, 145, 147. his power and majesty. 68, 89, 93, 96; b 80. his sovere-gnty and goodness to man, 8, 1»3, 144; b 170. his universal dominion, 103. his wisdom in his works, 111, 139. his absence. See Absence. his attributes, I 51, 166, 169. bis faithfulness, 89, 105, 111. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Ood, his goodness and mercj', 103, 145. his goodness and truth, 145, 146. his, governing power and goodness, 66. his majesty, 97. his condescension, 113 ; b 36. his condescension to our worship, b 45. his dominion ever the sea, b 70. his dominion and our deliverance, b 111. his dominion and sovereignty, * 4. his eternity, b 17. his eternal dominion, b 6'i. his everlasting absence intolerable, h 100, 107. his faithfulness to his promises, b 60, 69. his glories above our reason, b 87. his goodness, b 6, 7, 3, 58, 80 ; » 2. his house longed for, 84. his grace. See Grace. his holiness, justice, and sovereignty, a 80. his kingdom supreme, b 115. his love in sending his Son, a 100. his servants safe, s 94. his praise. See Praise. his presence in life and death, h 115. See Presenct, his promise and truth unchangeable, o 139. his terrible majesty, b 22. nis mercy and truth, 36, 89, 103, 136, 145. his mercy, b 80. his truth, b 60, 69. his vengeance, b 44, 62 his unity and trinity, c 26—41. his word, a 53. his wrath and mercy, a 45. his name proclaimed, s 5. his controversy, s 139. his defence of Zion, s 178> our defence and salvation*, 3, 33, 61, 115. our only hope and help, 142. our Portion, and Christ our b,ope, 4. our Portion here and hereafter, 73. ©ur Portion or chief good, b 64, 91. our preserver, 121, 13?. en/y-mindedness, b 57. » joy on earth, b 15, 30, 59. Hellnai death, 6 2. and judgment, a 45, 107 ; 6 62. or the vengeance of God, 6 22, 44. the holy fear of it, 6 107. 34 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Helpless, hope of the, 142. Hezekiah'1 s song1, b 55. Holy Spirit, breathed after, 6 34. operations of, 133. influences, s 42. addressed, s 55. See Spirit. Holiness, pardon, and comfort, 4. desired, ll9xith part. professed, 119 iiid part. 139. and sovereignty of God, a 82, 86. and grace, a 132, 140. its characters, a 102. See Orace, Spiritual, SanctificaUtm Honours bestowed by God, 74. vaiu, b 101. to magistrates, b 149. Hope in darkness, 13, 77, 143. of resurrection, 16, 71. and despair in death, 17, 49. and prajer, 27. for victory, 20. and direction, 42. in afflictions, 42, 143. of the living, a 88. gives light and strength, b 129. in the covenant, a 139. of heaven by Christ's resurrection, a 26. of heaven our support under trials, b 65. of the resurrection, b 3, 110 j * 53, 60, 61. Hosamia of the children, 8. for the Lord's day, 118. to Christ, a 16 ; c 42, &c. House of God longed for, 84, 132. Household. See Family. Householder's psalm, 101, Humiliation day, 10. for disappointment, 60. and prayer public, a 30. See Christ, Suffering, Sec Humility and submission, 39, 131. and pride, a 127. and meekness, a 102. in heaven, b 68. Hvsbandman's psalm, 65. Hypocrites and hypocrisy, 12, 50. Hypocrisy and sincerity, a 36. hypocrite or almost christian, b 158. IDOLATRY re proved, 16, 115, 135. Ignorance enlightened, all, 12. and unfruitfulness, b 165. Images. See Idolatry. Imprecations and charity, 35. Impenitence, b 125. Importance of religion, a 88 ; s 217. of time, a 88 ; b 55 ; s 116. Incarnation, 96, 97, 98. of Christ, 40; a 2, 3, 13, 60. Incomprehensible God, b 87. and invisible, b 26. Inconstancy of ou.* love, b 20 ; * 51, 52, 54, 55, 57, Indian arrow, b 58. Infants, s 25.1. See Children. Ingratitude complained of, b 74. Instruction from God, 25. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. S5 Instruction from Scripture, 119 ivth and viith parts in piety, 34. Inspiration and prophecy, b 151. Institution of the Lord's supper, ; 1» Instructive afflictions, 94. Insufficiency of self righteousness, b 154. Intercession of Christ, b 36, 37, 118. Intemperance punished, 78. and pardoned, 107. Invitation of Christ, answered, a 70. of the Gospel, a 79, 127; c 13, 20. Israel saved from the Assyrians, 76. saved from Egypt, and brought to Canaan, 77, 105, 107, 155, 126. rebellion and punishment, 78. punished and pardoned, 106, 107. travels in the wilderness, 107, 114. JAPJSJV, b 131. Jealousy of our love to Christ, a 78. Jehovah, 68, 83, 133, 148. reigns, 93, 96, 97. Jesu3, s 88. Jireh, s 74. Missi, * 75. Kophi, s 76. Shalem, * 77. Jesus. See Lord, Christ. Jews. See Israel, Moses, Gospel, Christ, Oentiles.] Johii the Baptist's message, a 50. Joshua, Aaron, and Moses, b 124. Joy of conversion, 126. in the worship of God, 84 pause. faith and love, a 108. of faith, b 162. carnal parted with, b 10, 11. heavenly upon earth, a 135; 5 30, 59. spiritual restored, b 73. See Delight, CotnforU Joys are gone, a 91. of heaven, a 105. Jordan, b 66. lubilee, s 132. Judah's Lion, b 53. Judgment and mercy, 9, 68. day, 1, 50, 96, 97, 93, 149 ; a 45, 65, 89, 90. seat oF God, 9. and hell, b 62. Christ coming to it, a 61, 134, 135. Justice of providence, 9. and truth towards men, 15. of God, a 86. Justification, a 14. free, 32, 130. by faith not by works, o 94, 109. sanctification, a 7, 20, 80, 35 ; b 90. ' and glory, a 3. See Pardon. KLYG David and Christ, 21. Kingdom of Christ, 2, 21, 47, 72, 110. and titles of Christ, a 126, 131. of Christ among men, a 21, 65. of God eternal, a 68. supreme, b 115. Knowledge desired, 19, 119 ixth part. and faith in Christ, a 103. SO INDEX OF SUBJECTS, \ Knowledge saving from God, oil, 12, 93 ; b 39. LAMB that was slain, a 1, 25, 49, 62. See Chri$t. Last judgment, a 45. tempest, s 233. Lata of God, delight in it, 119 vth part convinces of sin, a 15. condemns, a 94. and gospel, b 120, 121, 124. and gospel sinned against, o 128. Lebanon, a 73. Leviathan, b 70. Levitical priesthood fulfilled in Christ, b 12. Life and riches, their vanity, 49. short and feeble, 89, 90, 144. an empty show, 17. frail and succeeding eternity, b 55. preserved, b 6, 7, 8, 19. short, frail, miserable, a 81 ; b 39, 58. the day of grace and hope, a, 83 ; s 112. Light and salvation by Jesus Christ, a 50. in darkness by the presence of God, b 54. given to the blind, a 11, 12; * 68. Living stone, Christ the, 118. Long-sufferance. See Patience. Longing to praise Christ, b 5. after God, 42, 63. Lord Jesus at his own table, a 66 ; c 15. supper, preaching, and baptism, b 141. supper instituted, c 1. day, b 72. delightful, b 14. table provided for, c 20. See driti> Lord's Drty psalm, 92, 118. morning, 5, 19, 63. welcomed, b 14, 72. prayer, s 133. supper, c 1. Love of Christ unchangeable, a 14, 39. of Cnrist to sinners, 35. of Christ to his church, a 77. of Christ, its strength, o 73. of God to the righteous, and hatred to the wicked, 1, 1% of God in sending his Son, a 100 ; b 103, 104 of God better than life, 63. of God unchangeable, 89, 106. to our neighbour, 15. to enemies, 35, 109. to Christ, b 100. to God pleasant and powerful, b 38. to God and to our neighbour, O 116. to God inconstant, b 20. to the creatures dangerous, b 48. Christ's dying, c 4, 22. brotherly, and worship in a family, 133. shed abroad in the heart, a 135. its banquet, a 63 ; c 13. unseen, a 108. and hatred, a 130. faith and joy, a 103 and charity, o 133. religion vain without it, a 134 peace and meekness, a 102. INDEX OF SUBJECTS J7 Love distinguishing, a 11, 12; b 96, 97. LxtkeivarM, s 159. Lmocury punished, 73. and pardoned, 107. Lydia, a 121. MADJYESS, folly, and distemper of sin, h 153. Christ charged with, a 63. Magistrates warned, 58, 82. qualifications, 101. raised and deposed, 75. honoured, 6 149. Majesty of God, 68. See God. of God terrible, 6 22, 62. Malice and love, a 130. Man, his vanity as mortal, 39, 89, 90, 144; a 82, dominion over creatures, 8. mortal and Christ eternal, 102. wonderful formation, 139. sinner by nature, 14. a merciful, described, 41, 112. saved and angels punished, b 96, 97. his fall and recovery, a 107. Manna, a 49 ; * 65. Manners, corruption of lamented, 12. Marriage, s 196, 197. mystical, 46. Mariner's psalm, 107. Martyrdom, a 14; b 4. Martyrs glorified, a 40, 41. Mary, the virgin's song, a 60. Master of a family, 101. Mediator's kingdom promised, 89. the way to the throne of grace, b 108. Meditation, 1, 63, 119 vth and vith parti. of heaven, b 162. and retirement, b 122. Melancholy reproved, 42. and hope, 77. removed, 126. Melchisedec, 110. Memory, weak, b 165. Memorial of our absent Lord, c 6. Mercies, common, spiritual, and special, 68. spiritual and temporal, 103. innumerable, 139. everlasting, 136. recorded, 107. and judgment, 9. and truth of God, 36, 89, 103, 136, 145, 14 . national, 6 1,111; 5 78, 80, 113, 114. Gfac*, If" Thanks. Merciful man blessed, 4 ' . Merit disclaimed, 16. Messiah's coming and kingdom, 98; b 12. boro, a 60 ; j8. joy of angels at his birth, a 9 song at his birth, * 10. types of, s 7. See Christ. Michael's war with the dragon, a 58. Midnight thoughts, C3, 139, 119 vtli «d vitbf arit* Millennium, s 182, 185 — 18 . Ministers ordained, 132. 4 88 INDLX OF SUBJECTS Ministers commission, a 123. dead, s 148, 149. sick, * 147. Ministry of angels, b 18. of the gospel, a 10 Miracles, b 136, 137. in the wilderness, 114. Misery of sinners, 119. and sin banished from heaven, 6 86. and shortness of life, b 39. without God in the world, b 56. of sinners. See Death, Hell, Sinner. Mistaken souls, a 140. Missionary, 19, 67,72,96, 93; o 10, 50, 123; b 131, 144; * 179— JJ8I. Morning psalm, 3, 134, 141. of a Sabbath, 5, 19, 63. and evening songs, a 79, 80, 81 ; 6 6, 7, 8 ; * 199, 200, 203, 204. star, a 50. Mortality of man, 39, 49, 89, 90. and hope, 89. and God's eternity, 90, 102. and vanity of man, a 82. Mortification to the world by the sight of God, b 41 by the cross of Christ, 6 9; c 7. Moses and Christ, a 49, 118. dying, b 49. AaroQ and Joshua, b 124. Mourning. See Complaint, Repentance, Mystery of Providence unfolded, 73. Mysteries revealed, all, 12. NAMES, offices, and titles of Christ, a 146, 147, 148, 149, 150. Nations honour and safety in the church, 4Q prosperity, 67, 144. blest and punished, 107. National deliverance, 67, 75, 76, 124, 126. desolations, the church's safety and triumph in them, 46. mercies and thanks, b 1, 111. Nativity of Christ, a 2, 3, 13. See Christ, Christmas. Nature and Scripture, 19, 119 viith part. of man, 139. and grace, a 104. corrupt from Adam, a 57 ; b 128. Nea> song of salvation, 118 ; a 1. co /ert, « 46. Jerusalem, a 21, 103. covenant sealed, c 3. promises, a 7. year, a 88 ; b 19, 32, 55, 58 ; * 112, 113, 114., creature, a 9. testament in the blood of Christ, e 3. creation, a 95, 130; b 130. birth, a 95. See Regeneration, New-England psalm, 107. Night, psalm for the, 121, 134. Not ashamed, c 19. Noon and midnight alike to God, 139. OBEDIENCE, sincere, 13, 32, 39. better than sacrifice, 50. evangelical, a 140, 143. Offence not to be given, o 126. Offices and operations of the Holy Spirit, b J 33.) of Christ, a 146, 147, 143, 149, 150; b 132. IXDEX OF SUBJECTS. M Old age and death, 90. and resurrection, 71, 89. and death of the unconverted, a 91 ; $ 219. Oiive-tree, the wild and good, a 114. Omnipresence, Omniscience, and Omnipotence, &C 139. See Qod Ordination, 19, 98, 132; a 10, 119, 128; b 131, 144; t 143—146. Ordinances, benefit of, b 123. See Wtrthif, Lord's Suffer. Original sin, a 57. confessed, 51. See Adam, JVaturo. PATJVS, comfort under them, b 50. Pardon, holiness, and comfort, 4. waited for, 25. of backsliding, 73. and direction, 25. and repentance prayed for, 98. and confession, 32; a 131. of original and actual sin, 51. plentiful with God, 130. a sufficiency of it, b 85. and strength from Christ, c 24 bought at a dear price, c 4. and sanctification by faith, a 9; b 90. brought to our senses, c 11. Parents and children, a 113, 114; s 160—167, 224, 225. convey not grace, b 99. Paradise on earth, b 59. Passion, Christ's 69 ; b 83, 84, 128, 153 ; t 73. See Chri$t, Suffer ings. Anger, Love Passover, Christ is ours, b 155. Patience under afflictions, 39 ; a 5, 129 ; b 109. under persecutions, 37, 44. in darkness, 77, 130, 131 of God producing repentance, b 74, 105. Pattern, Christ is ours, b 139. Peace and holiness encouraged, 34. with men desired, 120. restored, 118. of conscience, 6 57. and contention, a 130. See Comfort, Joy. Pearl, b 119. Penitents psalm, 51. Perfections of God, 36, 111, 145, 147; 6 166, 169. persevering grace, a 26, 32, 48, 51, 138. Persecuted saints, their prayer and faith, 35, 44, 74, 80, 63. Persecution, courage unaer it, . S zvrfl. va- *14» victory over and deliverance from it, 7, 53, 94. Perseverance, 138. in trials, 119 xviith part. Persecutors punished, 7, 129, 149. their folly, 14. complained of, 35, 44, 74, 8C, 83. deliverance from them, 94. Perse n of Christ glorious and gracioui, a 75 ; b 47. Pestilence, preservation in it, 91. Peter, 8. Pharaoh, 136. Piety, instruction therein, 34. See Saint*. Pilgriyns, 130. Pilgrimage of the saints, b 53. Pilate's bar, o 63. Pisgah, b 49 Pity to the afflicted, 41. See Charity, Qod 40 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Pleading without repining, S9, 123. the promises, 119 xth part. Pleasures of a good conscience, b 57. of religion, b 30, 59. sinful, forsaken, b 10, 11. their vanity and danger, b 101 Poor, charity to them, 15, 37, 41, 112. Portion of saints and sinners, 1, 17, 37 « God our, 4. Popish idolatry reproved, 115. Poverty confessed, 16. of spirit, o 102, 127. Parmer and majesty of God, 63, 89, .45. of the Gospel, 45. of God, a 86. and wisdom in Christ crucified, b 126 ; c 10. and goodness of God awful, a 42 j b 80. Practical atheism, 14, 36. Praise to God from children, 8. for creation and providence, 33, 104, 106, for eminent deliverance, 34, 118. for the gospel, 98. for health restored, 30, 116. for hearing prayer, 66, 102. for protection, grace, and truth, 57. fGr providence and grace, 36. for rain, 65, 147. for temptations overcome, 18. for temporal blessings, 63, 147. for victory in war, 18. for daily protection and preservation, J 6, 7, 8 . for creation and redemption, b 35; s 23 — 33, 102. from all creatures, 148. from all nations, 117. from the saints, 149, 150.' from angels, b 27. from the creation, b 71. to our Creator, 100. to Jesus Christ, 45 ; b 5, 21, 29, 35, 70. to the Trinity, c 26 — 41. general, 86, 145, 150 ; s 104, 1C6, 236. and prayer public, 65. imperfect on earth, b 5. Player heard, 4, 10, 34, 56, 65, 66; s^56. and hope of victory, 20. and praise, public, 65 : a 1. and hope, 27. and faith of persecuted saints, 35, 37, 56. and praise for deliverance, 34; a 30. for repentance and pardon, &c. 38. for children, s 160, 162, 165, 166, 167. for help, private, a 30 ; s 53, 59. See Complaint. in time of war, 20. in church's distress, 80. heard and Zion restored, 102; s 179 — 185. Preaching, baptism and the Lord's supper, b 141. See C* dinaUon. Predestination. See Election. Preparation for death, a 27. See Death. Preserving grace, 138. Preservation in public, dangers, 46, 91, 112. of this world, 6 13 daily, 12 k INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Preservation of our graces, o 51. of our lives, b 6, 7, 8, 19. Presence of God, 132; b 45. light in darkness, b 54. in death, a 19; 6 31,49; c 14. in life and death, b 117. or absence of Christ, b 50. of Christ in worship, a 66 ; 6 IS, 16 ; c 15. of God our life, b 93, 94, 100. Presumption and despair, a 115; b 156, 157. Pride and atheism, and oppression, punished, 10, 12. and death, 49. and humility, a 11, 12, 127. Priesthood of Christ, 51, 110 ; 6 118. Levitical ending in Christ, b 12. Princes vain, 62, 146. Prodigal repenting, a 123. Profession of sincerity and repentance, &c. 119 part 3d false, 50. Profit and unprofitableness, a 118 ; b 165. Promises and threatecings, 81. pleaded, 119, pari xth. of the covenant, a 9, 39, 107 See Scripture. and truth of God unchangeable, a 139. our security, b 40, 60, 69. Promised Messiah born, a 60, 107, 134 ; s 6. Prophecies and types of Christ, 6 135. and Inspiration, b 150. Prosperity dangerous, 37, 4?, 55, 73. and adversity, a 5. vain, 6 56, 101. temporal and spiritual, 67. Prosperous sinners cursed, 37, 49, 73. Protection, truth, and grace, 57. by day and night, 121. from spiritual enemies, 6 82. of the church, a 8, 22, 23. See Church. providence, b 46. its wisdom and equity, 9. and creation, 33, 135, 136. and grace, 36, 65, 147. and perfections of God, 36, its mystery unfolded, 73. recorded, 77, 78, 107. in air, earth, and sea, 65, 89, 104, 147. •executed by Christ, a 1. over afflictions and death, a D3. its darkness, b 109. prosperous and afflictive, a 5. Provision. See Gospel, Lord1* Tails. Prudence and zeal, 39. Psalm for soldiers, 18, 60. for old age, 71. for husbandmen, 65. for a funeral, 89, 90. for the Lord's day, 92. for magistrates, 101. for householders, 107. for gluttons and drunkards, 107. for New-England, 207. before prayer, 95. before sermon, 95. 4 * 42 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Public praises for private mercies,, 116, 113. for deliverance, 124. ■worship, absence from it complained of, 42 ■worship attended on, 122. prayer and praise, 65, 84. ordinances. See Worship. Publican and Pharisee, a 131. Punishment of sinners, 1, 11, 37. and salvation, 78, 81, 106. See Affliction. for sin, a 100, 118. See Hell. Purposes holy, 119, part xvth. QUALIFICATIONS of a christian, 15, 24. Quarrelsome neighbours, 120. Quickning grace, 119, part xvith. RACE, christian, a 48 ; b 53. Rain from heaven, 65, 135, 147. prayed for, * 209. Reason, feeble, b 87. carnal humbled, a 11, 12; s 73. Reconciliation to God in Christ, a 148 ; Recovery from sickness, 6, 30, 126 ; a 55. Red Sea, a 49. Redemption, 135. in Christ, a 97, 98 ; b 78. and protection, b 82. by price, c 4. and by power, b 29. See Christ. in the worship of Zion, 122. Redeeming love, s 23, 25, 33, 152. Refuge, a 30 ; s 152. in God, 3, 11, 18, 31, 37, 46, 55, 56, 91, 94, 115. Regeneration, a 95, 99 ; b 130, 133, 138, 159 ; « 34, 40. See Euo • tion, Adoption, Sanctijication. Rejoicing from God, 18 See Joy, Delight. Relative duties, 15, 133. Religion and justice, 15,24. in words and deeds, 37, 41, 50, 112. neglected, b 32. vain without love, a 133, 134. christian, the excellency of it, b 131. revealed. See Gospel, Scripture. genuine, 132, 143. hypocritical, a 136, s 47. important, a 88 ; s 217. the one thing needful, $ 205. Religious education, 34, 78. Remembrance of former deliverances, 77, 78, 143. of Christ, c 6. Remarkable display of grace, 126. Reneicing grace, s 34. Repenting prodigal, a 123. Repentance, confession, and pardon, 32. and prayer for pardon and strength, 38. and faith in the blood of Christ, 51. from God's goodness and patience, b 74, 105. and humiliation, a 87. at the cross of Christ, b 9, 106. and impenitence, b 125. gives joy to heaven, a 101 ; s 36, 37, 38, 39. Reproach removed, 31, 37. Resignation, 39, 123, 131 ; a 5, 129 ; * 70, 71, 73. See Submit* •• Resolutions holy 11%, part xvth. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 43 Restoring grace, 23, 138. Resurrection, a 6; b 102,110. and death of Christ, 2, 16. of the saints, 16, 17, 49, 71. and death, 49, 71, 89. See Death, Christ, Heaven- Retirement and meditation, 6 22. Returns and backslidings, 6 20. Revelation of Christ. See Gentile, Gospel. Reverence in worship, 89, 99. Revenge and lore, a 130 ; o 118. Revolution, 75. Rich sinner dying, a 24 ; b 56. Riches, their vanity, 49, 62 ; b 56, 101. compared with grace, 144. Righteous. See Saints. Righteousness from Christ, 71. See Salvation, Pardon, Christ, and strength in Christ, a 84, 85, 97, 98. of Christ valuable, a 109. our robe, a 7, 20. and self righteousness, a 131. our own insufficient, b 154. Rock, 13, 61, 118; s 150. of ages, s 177. Romans, 2. Rose and lilv, ay. Sacrament, a 1, 61, 62. 63, 67, 69, 72, 74, 145; b 29,43, 79, 142 c entire; s 168 — 175. See Baptism, Lord's Supper. Sacrifice, 40, 51, 69. incarnation of Christ, 40; b 142. and intercession, b 113. Safety in public dangers, 91. and triumph of the church in national desolations, 46 in God, 61. and delight in the church, 27; a 8, 22, 23. Saints happy, and sinners cursed, 3, 119, part 1st. safety in evil times, 12, 46. the best company, 16. characterized, 15, 24 ; a 143. and sinners portion, 1, 17, dwell in heaven, 15, 24. punished and saved, 78, 106. God's care of them, 34. reward, at last, 50, 90, 92. and sinners end, 1, 11, 37. patience and world's hatred, 37. chastised and sinners destroyed, 94. die, but Christ lives, 102. punished and pardoned, 106, 107. conducted to heaven, 106. tried and preserved, 66, 125. afflictions moderated, 125. judging the world, 149. God their avenger, o 115. and hypocrites, a 136, 140. their example, 6 140. in hand of Christ, a 138. security, 6 64 ; s 79, 93, 94, 95. beloved in Christ, a 54. adopted, a 64. death and burial I 3. 44 INDEX OP SUBJECTS. Saintt in glory, a 40, 41 ; s 94, 105, 150. communion, c 2 ; « 105. privileged, « 100, 105. See Church, Spiritual. Salvation, b 88. of saints, 10. and triumph, 18. and defence in God, 61. by Christ, 69, 85; a 137. of the worst of sinners, a 104. by grace, a 111. See Christ, Crost, Grace, Heaven. Light, Redeemer, Righteousness. Sanctification, justification, and glory, a 3. and pardon, a 9. through faith, b 90. Sanctijied afflictions, 94, 119 last part. Satan subdued, 3, 6, 13. and Christ at enmity, a 107. his various temptations, b 156, 157. conquered by Christ, b 89. See Devil. Saviour, joy at his birth, s 9. angel's song, s 10. infancy of, * 12. bis ministry, * 13. bis example, $ 14. bis transfiguration, * IS. bis agony, s 17. bis death, * 18, 19. his ascension, 5 22, 23, 24. Ins coronation, s 26, 27. his intercession, t 31. weeping, * 16. rising and reigning, * 20, 21, 23. E raise to the, * 25. ingdom of, 5 28. the Believer's ark, s 63. a Friend, s 64. excellent, s 81. all good, 5 82. a refuge, * 84. a pilot, s 85. a shepherd, s 92. believer's song, * 96. love to, * 101. address to, s 113. the refuge of his Church, * 150. addresses to the Church, s 155, 156, J57, 158, 158. regard to children, s 161. young persons invited to the, « 163. relieved in his members, J 192. desire to be with, * 222. unseen, a 103. Scripture, 120, 151. See Gospel. compared with the book of nature, 19, 119, part Tilth. instruction from it, 119, part ivth. delight in it, 119, parts vth and xviiith. holiness and comfort from it, 119, part vith. perfection, 119, part viith. variety and excellency, 19, 119, part viiith. attended with the Spirit, 119, part ixth. Sea under the dominion of God, b 70. Seasons of the year, 65, 147 ; s 140, 206—212. Sealing and witnessing spirit, o 144. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Seaman' s song, 107; a 144. Secret devotion. 34, 119, part iid. Secure and awakened sinner, a 115. Security in the promises, b 40, 60, 69. Seeking God, 27, 63, 122. after Christ, a 67. 71. SeZ/^examination, or evidences of grace, 26, 139 righteousness, a 31. insufficient, b 154. Sense assisting- our faith, b 141. Sensual delig-hts dangerous, b 11, 12, 4.8. Separate souls, heaven, 17. Serpent, brazen, a 112. Sha7ne of Christ atjured, a 130 ; s 50. Shepherd of sair.is is God, 23. Christ and his pastures, a 67. Shipivreck prevented, 107. Shortness of life and its frailty, 90 ; a 37 ; b 39, 58. Sickness healed, 6, 30, 116; a 55. temptations in, overcome, 6. Sick-bed devotion, 6, 38, 39. Signs of Christ's coming, 12, 96, &c. Sight of God mortifies us to the world, b 41. of Christ beatific, b 16, 75. and faith, a 110, 120: b 129, 145. of Christ, makes death easy, c 14. Simeon's song, a 19 ; c 14. iSmai and Sion, 6 152. Sin of nature, 14. original and actual confessed and pardoned, 51» and chastisement cf saints, 78, 106. universal, 14. forgiven upon confession, 32. the cause of Christ's death, b 81. and misery banished from heaven, a 105; b 86 original, a 57. pardoned and subdued, a 9, 104; b 90. in- dwelling, a 115. its power, a 105 ; 6 86. of tongue, 12, 34, 50 the ruin of angels and men, b 24. custom in it, b 160 folly, madness, and distemper of it, b 153. conviction of it by the law, a 115. against the law and gospel, a 113. crucified, a 106. deceitfulness of it, b 150. removed, s 36. Sincerity, 19, 26, 32, 139. professed and rewarded, 17, 119, part iiid. and hypocrisy, a 136. Sinner cursed, and saint happy, 1, 11. and saint's portion, 1, 17, 37, 50. hated, and saint's patience, 37. destroyed and saints chastised, 94. heard for the sake of Christ, 69. death, 49. vilest sav»d, b 104. and saint's death, b 121. invited to Christ, a 127. excluded from heaven, a 104, 105. his death terr'.ble, a 91 ; b 2. 46 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Sinner submitting to God, s 38. Sinning and repenting, 6 20. Sinful pleasures forsaken, h 10, 11. Slander, deliverance from it, 31. Sloth, spiritual complained of, b 25. Society in heaven blessed, b 53. Soldier's psalm, 18, 60, 65. Son equal with the Father, b 52. See Christ. Sons of God, a 64, 143. elect and new-born, a 54. Song of angels, a 3, 8, 9, 10. of Simeon, a 19; c 14. of Zechariah, a 50. of Moses and the Lamb, a 49, 56, 103. of Hezekiah, a 55. of Solomon paraphrased, o 66 — 73. of the Virgin Mary, a 60. See Psalm. BorroTB removed, 30. comfort under it, b 50, 69. for the dead relieved, b 3. godly, b 9. for sin, * 36. See Repentance, affliction. Sickness. Saul in separate state, 17, 146, 350. See Death, Heaven, Hetl Sovereignty, o 11, 86. See Grace, Election, God. Spirit given at Christ's ascension, 68. his teaching desired, 51, 1 19, part ixth. breathed after, o 74; b 34. water and blood, c 9. his offices, b 133. witnessing and sealing, a 144. its fruits, a 102. Spiritual enemies overcome, 3, 18, 144. blessings and punishment, 81. mindedness, 119, part iid. enemies deliverance from, a 47; b 65, 82. warfare, b 77. pilgrimage, b 53. apparel, a 7, 20. race, a 48. 6loth and dulness, b 25, 34. joy, b 73, 75. meat, drink, and clothing, a 7. food. See Feast, Saint3, Grace, Sec. Spouse of Christ, the church, 45. Spring of the year, 65 ; a 69 ; I 2C6, 2CC. and summer, 65, 104. and winter, 147. State of nature and grace, a 104. Storm and thunder, 29, 48, 107, 135. final, s 232. See Thunder. Strength, repentance, and pardon prayed for, 38. from Christ, 71. of grace, 138. from heaven, a 15, 32, 48. righteousness and pardon in Christ, a 84, 85 • c 24. Strife complained of, 120. Stupidity, b 25. Sub7nission, 123, 131. to Christ, 2. to sickness, 39 ; a 5 ; b 109 ; s S8, 39, 70, 71. and deliverance, a 129. Success of the Gospel, 19, 110 ; a 11, 12, 119 j 6 144. ITVDEX: OF SUBJECTS. 47 Success in the affairs of life is from God, 127. Sufferings and death of Christ, 22. and kingdom of Christ, 2, 22, 69, 110. for Christ, b 101. See Christ, Affliction, Misery. Sufferers, mercy, to, 145. Sum7ncr, 65 ; s 203. and winter, 147. Slipper of the Lord instituted, c 1. baptism and preaching, b 112. Support and counsel from God, 16. for the afflicted and tempted, 55. and comfort in God, 94, 119, part xivth. under trials, b 50, 65. Surrender to infinite love, * 168. Surprising deliverance, 126. Surety and sacrifice, Christ our, 40. Swiftness of time, rejoiced in, s 125. See JVero Tear. Sympathy of Christ, a 125; s 153. TABLE of the Lord. See Lord. Teaching of the Spirit, 119, part ixth. Tc Deum, s 225. Temporal mercies, 103, 124. Temptations overcome, 3, 18. in sickness, 6. escape from them, 25. of the devil, 13; 6 65, 156, 157 support under them, 3, 55, 94. complaint under, 13. hope under them, a 139. of the world, b 101. and desertion complained of, b 163 ; $ 59, 60, 83. three chief, b 101. Satan's various, 6 156, 157. Tempter. See Satan. Tempted, Christ's compassion to them, a 125. Tender conscience, 119, part xiiith. Terrours of death to the unconverted, a 91. Testament, new, in the blood of Christ, c 3. Thanks, public, for private mercies, 116, 118, 124. See Praise* Thanksgiving for victory, b 111. for mercies, 6 116. national, b 1. Thirst, none in paradise, a 77. Thoughts, midnight, 63. Throne of grace. See Oraee, Thunder. God's, b 62. Thunder and storm, 29, 135, 136, 148. Time, redeemed, a 88. our's and eternity God's, b 67. Times, evil, 11, 12. gospel, a 10. %Tis Finished, b 114; * 19, 173. Titles of Christ, a 146, 147, 148, 149, 150. Tongue governed, 34, 39. Tree of life, c 8. and river of love, c 20. Christ compared to a, a 146. Trial of our grace by afflictions, 66, 125. of our hearts, 26, 139. Trials on earth and hope of heaven, b 66. Trinity, praised, c 26 — 41. Triumph for salvation, 18, 48 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Triumph and safety of the church in national desolations, 46. at the last day, 149. over death, a 6 ; b 110. or faith in Christ, a 14. at a feast, c 21. of Christ over our enemies, a 28. Troubles, vows made in, paid, 116. See Afflictions, Temp, tatwns. Trust, a 103, 138 ; 6 90, 148 ; s 43, 50, 60, 62, 63, 76, 77, 87, 88, 89, 101, 113. in the creatures vain, 62, 146. in God, 4, 16, 23, 33, 56, 62, 69, 71, 73 ; a 30, 48 ; $ 63, 70 71, 74, 75. See Faith. Truth, grace, and protection 57, 145, 146. and promises of God uncnangeable, a 139; b 60, 69. Tumult, deliverance from it, 118 Turkish paradise, 6 131. Tyre and Egypt, 87. Types, b 12. of the Messiah, * 7. and prophecies of Christ, o 135. VJYBELIEF and envy cured, 37. punished by a loss of Canaan, 95; a 118. and faith, a 100 ; b 125. Unchangeable God, 89, 111. Uncharitableness and charity, a 126. Unconverted state, b 159. death terrible to them, a 91. Unfruitfulness, b 165. Union and peace, 133. Universal praise, 148, 150. Unsanctijied affections, b 165. Unseen things, faith in them, a 120. Saviour, a 108. VAIJV prosperity, b 56, 101. is religion wi'hout love, a 134. Vanity of man as mortal, 39, 89, 144. of life and riches, 49. of youth, a 89, 90. of the creatures, 6 146. and mortality of man, a 82. Various success of the gospel, a 119. Vengeance and compassion, 68. against the enemies of the church, 76, 149. Victory hoped and prayed for, 20. over temptations, 6, 18, 144. over temporal enemies, 18. over death, a 17. over sin and sorrow, a 14. ana deliverance from persecution, 53. a thanksgiving for it, b 3. of Christ over Satan, a 58 ; b 89. See Enemiet. View of eternity, j 217, 218. of heaven, b 11, 23, 33, 65, 66, 68 ; s 99, 101. Vine, a 146. Vineyard of God wasted, 80. Virtues, christian, b 161. See Holiness, Love, Saint, Spiritual* Vision of ..he Lamb, a 19, 25. of Christ, b 75. Vvwt paid in the church, 116. of hol:ness, 119, part xvth. WAITING for pardon »nd direction, 25. INDEX OF SUBJECTS. 49 Waiting for answer to prayer, 35, 130. 143 Walk with God, $ 67. Wandering affections, a 36 ; b 20. thoughts in worship, a 136. War, prayer in time of it, 20. disappointments therein, 60, 68. victory, 18, spiritual, 13, 144. Warfare, christian, b 77 ; s 53, 90. Warning to prepare for death, s 220, 221. Warnings of God to his people, 81. to magistrates, 82. Washing, spiritual, a 9 ; b 141. Watchfulness, 19, 141. over the tongue, 39. Water, the Spirit and the blood, c 9. Waters, spiritual, a 7 ; o 119. Weak saints encouraged by Christ, o 125. by the church, a 126. Weakness, our own, and Christ our strength, a 15. Weary, a 127. Weather, 65, 107, 135, 147, 148 Wedding. See Marriage. Welcome to the Table, s 170. Wicked. See Sinner, Saint. Wickedness of man, 14, 36, 51. Wind. See Providences, Seasons, Storm. Winter, s 211. and summer, 147. Wisdom and equity of Providence, 9. of God in bi3 works, 111. and power of God in Christ crucified, c 10. carnal humbled, a 11, 12. new call to, a 93. ~ Witnessing and sealing Spirit, a 144. Woman's Seed, a 107 ; b 135. Wonders at the Red Sea, 136. Word of God, a 53. See Scripture, Gospel. preaching, a 10, 119. Works of creation and providence, 104, 147, 148. and grace, 19, 33, 111, 135, 136. good, profit men, not God, 16. World judged by saints, 149. crucifixion to it by the cross, c 7. the temptations of it, 6 107. its end, b 164. mortification to it by the sight of God, b 41. its creation, b 147. its preservation, b 13. World's hatred, and saint's patience, 37. Worship and order of the gospel, 48. of God delightful, 63. delight in it, 84 ; b 14, 15, 16, 17. with reverence, 89, 99. daily, 55, 1S4, 141. in a family, 3, 4, 133, 134, 139, 141 ; a 80, 81 ; b 6—8 ; s 198—304. public, 63, 84, 95, 99, 100, 122, 132 ; b 15 ; s 125—128. absence from it, 42, 63. of heaven humble, b 68. profitable, b 123. condescended to, by God, b 55. Christ p es-ent at it, a. 66 ; b 15, 16 ; c 15 *0 INDEX OF SUBJECTS. Warship accepted through Christ, b 36, 37. formality in it, a 136. heavenly, a 25; k 33, 68. See Devotion. Worthy the Lamb, 25, 62, 63 ; a 62 ; a 30. . Wrath and mercy from the judgment-seat, 9 ; a 42 ; b 80. Soa Corf, Hell," Punishment, Sinner, Vengeance. YEAR crowned with goodness, 65. Yoke of Christ easy, a 127. Youth, its vanities, a 39, 90. advised, a 91. ZEAL and prudence, 39. in the christian's race, a 48; b 129. and love, a 14. for the gospel, a 103 ; 6 4. the want of it, 6 25. against sin, b 106. for God, b 116 Zechariah's Song and John's Message, a 50. Zion, 46, 48, 65, 69, 102, 132; a 10, 39; b 64, 76, 114; $ i53, 179— 188. See Church. its citizens, 15. God is terrible to her enemies, 76. safety, 93. prayed for, 122. sings, 34. THE PSALMS OF DAVID, IMITATED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. PSALM 1. C. M. York. Canterbury. [*] The Way and End of the Righteous and of the Wicked. 1 "13LEST is the man -who shuns the place, _fi_J Where sinners love to meet ; Who fears to tread their wicked ways, And hates the scoffer's seat. 2 But in the statutes of the Lord, Has placed his chief delight ; By day he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night. b 3 [He, like a plant of generous kind, By living waters set, Safe from the storms and blasting wind, Enjoys a peaceful state.] o 4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair, Shall his profession shine ; While fruits of holiness appear, Like clusters on the vine. p 5 Not so the impious and unjust, What vain designs they form ! d Their hopes are blown away like dust, Or chaff, before the storm. g 6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand Amongst the sons of grace, When Christ the Judge, at his right hand, Appoints his saints a place. [7 His eye beholds the path they tread> His heart approves it well ; But crooked ways of sinners lead Down to the gates of hell.] 52 PSALM 1. S. M. Watchman. [*] The Saint happy, the Sinner miserable. 1 [nriHE man is ever blest, J_ Who shuns the sinner's ways ; Among1 their councils never stands, Nor takes the scorner's place : — 2 But makes the law of God, His study and delight, Amidst the labours of the day, And watches of the night. 3 He like a tree shall thrive, With waters near the root : Fresh as the leaf his name shall live, His works are heavenly fruit. 4 Not so th1 ungodly race ; They no such blessings find : Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff Before the driving wind. 5 How will they bear to stand Before that judgment seat ; Where all the saints, at Christ's right hand, In full assembly meet. 6 He knows, and he approves, The way the righteous go : But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow.] L. M. Quercy. Bath. [*] The Difference between the Righteous and the Wicked. 1 TTTAPPY the man whose cautious feet, JlJ. Shun the broad way that sinners go , Who hates the place where atheists meet, And fears to talk as scoffers do. 2 He loves t' employ his morning light Amongst the statutes of the Lord ; And spends the wakeful hours of night, With pleasure pondering o'er the word. e 3 He, like a plant by gentle streams, Shall nourish in immortal green ; b And heav'n will shine with kindest beams, On every work his hands begin. PSALM 2. 53 e 4 But sinners find their counsels cross'd : As chaff before the tempest flies, So shall their hopes be blown and lost — g When the last trumpet shakes the skies. — [5 In vain the rebel seeks to stand, In judgment with the pious race ; e The dreadful judge, with stern command, Divides him to a different place. d 6 4 Straight is the way my saints have trod, 4 1 bless1 d the path and drew it plain ; 4 But you would choose the crooked road ; 4 And down it leads to endless pain/] PSALM 2. S. M. Dover. Sutton. [*] Christ dying, rising, interceding, and reigning. 1 TV/TAKER, and Sov'reign Lord, jLtJL Of heaven and earth and seas, Thy providence confirms thy word, And answers thy decrees. 2 The things, so long foretold By David, are fulfill1 d ; p When Jews and Gentiles rose to slay Jesus, thy holy child. — [3 Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews, with one accord, Bend all their counsels, to destroy Th1 anointed of the Lord ? 4 Rulers and kings agree, To form a vain design ; Against the Lord their powTS unite, Against his Christ they join. d 5 The Lord derides their rage, And will support his throne : He who hath raisM him from the dead Hath ownM him for his Son.] PAUSE. O 6 Now he's ascended high, And asks to rule the earth ; The merit of his blood he pleads, And pleads his heavenly birth. 5* 54 PSALM 2. — 7 He asks, and God bestows A large inheritance ; — g Far as the worlds remotest ends, His Kingdom shall advance. e 8 The nations that rebel Must feel his iron rod ; o He'll vindicate those honours well, Which he receiv'd from God. e 9 [Be wise, ye rulers, now, And worship at his throne ; With trembling joy, ye people, bow To God's exalted Son. d 10 If once his wrath arise, Ye perish on the place ; O Then blessed is the soul that flies For refuge to his grace.] C. M. Bedford. St. Ann's. [*] Christ exalted and his Enemies warned. p 1 7K7£7~HY did the nations join to slay TT The Lord's anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down ? —2 The Lord, who sits above the skies, Derides their rage below ; He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through, d 3 "I call him my eternal Son, And raise him from the dead ; I make my holy hill his throne, And wide his kingdom spread." [4 4 Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy 4 The utmost heathen lands : 4 Thy rod of iron shall destroy 4 The rebel who withstands.'] © 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, Obey the anointed Lord ; Adore the King of heavenly birth, And tremble at his word. O 6 With humble love address his throne ; For if he frown, ye die ; — Those are secure, and those alone, Who on hi3 grace rely. PSALM 2. 55 L. M. Bath. [*] Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Jlscension. 1 [^7£THY did the Jews proclaim their rage? T T The Romans, why their swords employ, Against the Lord their pow'rs engage, His dear Anointed to destroy ? d 2 ' Come, let us break his bands, say they, 1 This man shall never give us laws ;* —And thus they cast his yoke away, And naiPd the Monarch to the cross. g 3 But God, who high in glory reigns, Laughs at their pride, their rage controls ; He'll vex their hearts with inward pains, . And speak in thunder to their souls, d 4 'I will maintain the king I made, ' On Zion's everlasting hill ; ' My hand shall bring him from the dead, 1 And he shall stand your Sov'reign still.' o 5 (His wondrous rising from the earth, Makes his eternal Godhead known, o The Lord declares his heavenly birth ; d i This day have I begot my Son. 6 ' Ascend my Son, to my right hand, 1 There thou shalt ask, and I bestow, 4 The utmost bounds of Heathen lands ; 1 To thee the northern isles shall bow.') c 7 But nations that resist his grace, Shall fall beneath his iron stroke ; His rod shall crush his foes with ease, As potters1 earthen ware is broke. PAUSE. —8 Now, ye that sit on earthly thrones, Be wise, and serve the Lord, the Lamb ; Now to his feet submit your crowns, Rejoice and tremble at his name, e 9 With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry, and ye die ; e His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, If ye provoke his jealousy. g 10 His storms shall drive you quick to hell ; He is a God, and ye but dust : c Happy the souls who know him well, And make his grace their only trust.] 56 PSALM 3. PSALM 3. C. M. Canterbury. Barby. [*] Doubts and Fears suppressed ; or, God our Defence from Sin and Satan. p 1 TVTY God, how many are my fears ! _LtJL How fast my foes increase ! — Conspiring my eternal death, They break my present peace. e 2 The lying tempter would persuade, There's no relief in heav'n ; And all my swelling sins appear Too big to be forgiv'n. — 3 But thou, my glory and my strength, Shalt on the tempter tread ; Shalt silence all my threat'ning guilt, And raise my drooping head. C 4 [I cry'd, and from his holy hill He bow'd a list'ning ear ; I call'd my father and my God ; And he subdu'd my fear. 5 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, In spite of all my foes ; I 'woke and wonder'd at the grace, That guarded my repose.] g 6 What though the host of death and hell, All arm'd, against me stood ; Terrours no more shall shake my soul ; My refuge is my God. o 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, While I thy glory sing : My God has "broke the serpent's teeth, And Death has lost his sting. o 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs ; His arm alone can save : Blessings attend thy people here, And reach beyond the grave. L. M. Worship. Armley. [b] Ver. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8.— A Morning Psalm, 1 /"\ LORD, how many are my foes, V-F In this weak state of flesh and blood! My peace they daily discompose, But my defence and hope is God. PSALM 4. 57 e 2 Tir'd with the burdens of the day, To thee I rais'd an ev'ning cry : Thou heardst when I began to pray, And thine Almighty help was nigh. — 3 Supported by thy heav'nly aid, I laid me down, and slept secure ; Not death should make my heart afraid, Though I should wake and rise no more, o 4 But God sustain'd me all the night : Salvation doth to God belong : He rais'd my head to see the light, And make his praise my morning song. PSALM 4. L. M. Green's. Islington, [h] Ver. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7. — God our portion, and ChrUt our Hope. 1 4~\ GOD of grace and righteousness, V-J Hear and attend, when I complain ; Thou hast enlarged me in distress, Bow down a gracious ear again. 2 Ye sons of men, in vain ye try, To turn my glory into shame ; t How long will scoffers love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name ? d 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside : « He hears the cry of penitents, For the dear sake of Christ who died. —4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, o We put our trust in God alone, And glory in his pard'ning grace. — 5 Let the unthinking many say, t " Who will bestow some earthly good ?" —But, Lord, thy light and love we pray ; Our souls desire this heav'nly food, t 6 Then shall my cheerful pow'rs rejoice, At grace and favours so divine ; Nor will I change my happy choice, For all their corn, and all their wine. C. M. Barby. York. [*] Ver. 3, 4, 5, S.—An Evening Psalm, 1 "If" ORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray; JLi I am forever thine ; 58 PSALM 5. I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. e 2 And while I rest my weary head, From cares and business free, 'Tis sweet conversing on my bed, With my own heart and thee. —3 I pay this ev'ning sacrifice : And when my work is done, Great God, my faith, my hope relies Upon thy grace alone. 4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, Pll give mine eyes to sleep ; Thy hand in satety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep. PSALM 5. C. M. Reading. Sunday, [b] For the Lord's Day Morning. 1 T ORD, in the morning thou shalt hear JLi My voice ascending high ; To thee will I direct my prayer, To thee lift up mine eye. 2 Up to the hills where Christ is gone, To plead for all his saints, Presenting at his Father's throne Our songs and our complaints, e 3 Thou art a God, before whose sight The wicked shall not stand ; Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, Nor dwell at thy right hand. o 4 But to thy house will I resort, To taste thy mercies there ; I will frequent thy holy court, And worship in thy fear. —5 O may thy Spirit guide my feet, In ways of righteousness ; Make ev'ry path of duty straight, And plain before my face. PAUSE. 6 [My watchful enemies combine, To tempt my feet astray ; They flatter with a base design, To make my soul their prey. PSALM 6. 59 7 Lord, crush the serpent in the dust, And all his plots destroy ; "While those that in thy mercy trust, For ever shout for joy. 8 The men who love and fear thy name, Shall see their hopes fulfill'd ; The mighty God will compass them, With favour as a shield.] PSALM 6. C. M. Wantage, [b] Complaint in Sickness : or, Diseases healed, e 1 JTN anger, Lord, rebuke me not ; JL Withdraw the dreadful storm: Nor let thy fury burn so hot, Against a feeble worm. p 2 My soul's bow'd down with heavy cares, My flesh with pain opprest : My couch is witness to my tears, My tears forbid my rest. 3 Sorrow and pain wear out my days ; I waste the night with cries, Counting the minutes as they pass, 'Till the slow morning rise. 4 Shall I be still tormented more? Mine eyes consum'd with grief; How long, my God, how long, before Thine hand afford relief? —5 He hears when dust and ashes speak, He pities all our groans ; He saves us for his mercy's sake, And heals cur broken bones. O 6 The virtue of his sov'reign word Restores our fainting breath: e For silent graves praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in death. L. M. [b] Dresden. Pleyel. Temptations in Sickness overcome. 1 [ f ORD, I can suffer thy rebukes, J_J When thou with kindness doth chastise $ But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear, O let it not against me rise. 60 PSALM 7. 2 Pity my languishing- estate, And ease the sorrows that I feel ; The wounds thine heavy hand hath made ; 0 let thy gentler touches heal. 3 See how I pas3 my weary days, In sighs and groans ; and when His night, My bed is waterM with my tears ; My grief consumes and dims my sight. 4 Look, how the powers of nature mourn ! How long, Almighty God, how long ? When shall thine hour of grace return? When shall I make thy grace my song ? 5 I feel my flesh so near the grave, My thoughts are tempted to despair ; But graves can never praise the Lord, For all is dust and silence there. 6 Depart, ye tempters, from my soul, And all despairing thoughts depart ; My God, who hears my humble moan, Will ease my flesh, and cheer my heart.] PSALM 7. C. M. Bedford, [b] Gofrs Care of his People against Persecutors* 1 1VTY trust is in my heav'nly Friend, J.tJL My hope in thee, my God : o Rise, and my helpless life defend, From those who seek my blood, i 2 With insolence and fury they My soul in pieces tear : As hungry lions rend the prey, When no deliv'rer's near. — 3 If I had e'er provok'd them first, Or once abusM my foe ; Then let him tread my life to dust, And lay mine honour low. e 4 If there were malice found in me, (I know thy piercing eyes,) I should not dare appeal to thee, Nor ask my God to rise. o 5 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, Their pride and pow'r control ; Awake to judgment, and command Deliv'rance for my soul. PSALM 8. 6! d [6 Let sinners, and their wicked rage, Be humbled to the dust ; Shall not the God of truth engage To vindicate the just ? — 7 He knows the heart, he tries the reins, He will defend th' upright ; His sharpest arrows he ordains, Against the sons of spite. —8 For me their malice digg'd a pit, But there themselves are cast ; My God makes all their mischief light On their own heads at last, e 9 That cruel persecuting race Must feel his dreadful sword : o Awake, my soul, and praise the grace, And justice of the Lord.] PSALM 8. S. M. St. Thomas. [*] Go] Good works profit Men, not God e 1 |3RESERVE me, Lord, in time of need • JL For succour to thy throne I flee, But have no merits there to plead ; My goodness cannot reach to thee, c 2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest, How empty and how poor I am ; My praise can never make thee blest, Nor add new glories to thy name : — 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap Some profit by the good we do ; These are the company 1 keep, These are the choicest friends I know. 4 Let others choose the sons of mirfia, Tc gnve a relish to their wine ; I love the men of heavenly birth, Whose thoughts and larjguage are divine. L. M. Second P^rt. Green's. [*] Christ* s JLll-suJficiency. 1 TTOW fast their guilt and sorrows rise, XJL Who haste to seek some idol god ; I will not taste their sacrifice, Their offerings of forbidden blood. PSALM 16. 73 2 My God provides a richer cup, And nobler food to live upon ; He for my life has offer'd up Jesus his Lest beloved Son. 3 His love is my perpetual feast ; By day his counsels guide me right : And be his name forever blest, Who gives me sweet advice by night. 4 I set him still before mine eyes ; At my right hand he stands prepar'd, To keep my soul from all surprise, And be my everlasting guard.] L M. Third Part. Moreton. Quercy. [*] Vourage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection, 1 ~V¥7"HEN God is nigh, my faith is strong, T ? His arm is my almighty prop ; ■T Be glad, my heart, rejoice, my tongue, e My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 2 Though in the dust I lay my head ; Y"et gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul for ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. B My flesh shall thy first call obey, Bhake off the dust, and rise on high ; Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way, Up to thy throne above the sky. f 4 There streams of endless pleasure flow ; And full discoveries of thy grace ("Which we but tasted here below,) Spread heav'nly joys thro1 all the place. C. M. First Part. Abridge. Barby. [*» V. 1 — 3. — Support and Counsel from God. 1 [C* AVE me, O Lord, from every foe ; ^7 In thee my trust I place ; Though all the good which I can do, Can ne'er deserve thy grace. 2 Yet, if my God prolong my breath, The saints may profit by't ; The saints, the glory of the earth, The men of my delight.] 7 74 PSALM 16. 3 Let Heathens to their idols haste, And worship wood or stone ; But my delightful lot is cast, Where the true God is known. 4 His hand provides my constant food, He fills my daily cup ; Much am I pleas'd with present good, But more rejoice in hope. 5 God is my portion and my joy ; His counsels are my light ; He gives me sweet advice by day, And gentle hints by night. 6 My soul would all her thoughts approve To his all-seeing eye ; Not death, nor hell, my hopes shall move, While such a friend is nigh. C. M. Second Part. Sunday. Doxology. [* The Death and Resurrection of Christ. d 1 [T SET the Lord before my face, A ' He bears my courage up ; ' My heart and tongue their joys express, 1 My flesh shall rest in hope. 2 l My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave, 6 Where souls departed are ; * Nor quit my body to the grave, 1 To see corruption there. 3 4 Thou wilt reveal the path of life, c And raise me to thy throne ; 'Thy courts immortal pleasure give, 4 Thy presence joys unknown.' 4 Thus in the name of Christ the Lord, The Holy Dairtd sung, And Providence fulfils the word Of his prophetic tongue.] p 5 Jesus, whom ev'ry saint adores, Was crucified and slain : o Behold, the tomb its prey restores ! Behold, he lives again ! — o When shall my feet arise and stand On heaven's eternal hills ; o There sits the Son at God's right hand, And there the Father smiles. PSALM 17. 75 PSALM 17. S. M. Peckham. [*] V. 13, &c. — Portion of Saints and of Sinners. 1 k RISE, my gracious God, XjL And make the wicked flee ; They are but thy chastising- rod, To drive thy saints to thee. p 2 Behold, the sinner dies, His haughty words are vain ; Here — in this life his pleasure lies, And all beyond is pain. e 3 Then let his prid^ advance, And boast of all his store ; — The Lord is my inheritance, My soul can wish no more. o 4 1 shall behold the face Of my forgiving God ; And stand complete in righteousness, Wash'd in my Saviour's blood, s 5 There's a new heaven begun, When I awake from death — Drest in the likeness of thy Son, And draw immortal breath. L. M. Islington. [*] The Sainfs Hope : or, the Resurrection. 1 [TT ORD, I am thine : but thou wilt prove -Li My faith, my patience, and my love : When men of spite against me join, They are the sword, the hand is thine 2 Their hope and portion lie below ; ^Tis all the happiness they know ; 'Tis all they seek ; they take their shares, And leave the rest among their heirs.] 3 What sinners value, I resign; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine : o I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. p 4 This life's a dream, an empty show ; — But the bright world to which I go — > o Hath joys substantial and sincere ; e When shall I wake and find me there ? —5 O glorious hour ! O blest abode ! I shall be near, and like my God ! 76 PSALM And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. a 6 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, — 'Till the last trumpet's joyful sound ; Then burst the chains with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. PSALM 18. L. M. First Part. Green's. [*] Ver. 1 6, 15 18. Deliverance from Despair : or, Temptations overcome . 1 rilHEE will I love, O Lord, my strength, JL My rock, my tow'r* my high defence ; Thy mighty arm shall be my trust, For I have found salvation thence. e 2 Death, and the terrours of the grave, Stood round me with their dismal shade ; While floods of high temptation rose, And made my sinking soul afraid. e 3 I saw the op'ning gates of hell, With endless pains and sorrows there ; Which none, but they that feel, can tell, While I was hurried to despair. 4 In my distress I call'd my God, When I could scarce believe him mine ; — He bow'd his ear to my complaint ; o Then did his grace appear divine. [5 With speed he flew to my relief; As on a cherub's wing he rode ; Awful and bright, as lightning, shone The face of my deliverer God.] o 6 Temptations fled at his rebuke, The blast of his almighty breath ; He sent salvation from on high, And drew me from the depths of death. [7 Great were my fears, my foes were great Much was their strength, and more their rage ' But Christ, my Lord, is conqu'ror still, In all the wars that devils wage.] s 8 My song for ever shall record That terrible, that joyful hour ; And give the glory to the Lord, Due to his mercy and his pow'r. PSALM 13. 77 L. M. Second Part. Armley. [b] V. 20 — 26. — Sincerity proved and rewarded. 1 ~H~ ORD, thou hast seen my soul sincere, JLi Hast made thy truth and love appear ; Before mine eyes I set thy laws, And thou hast own'd my righteous cause. [2 Since I have learn1 d thy holy ways, I've walk'd upright before thy face : Or if my feet did e'er depart, 'Twas never with a wicked heart.] p 3 What sore temptations broke my rest ! e What wars and strugglings in my breast ! — But, thro' thy grace that reigns within, I guard against my darling sin. 4 The sin that close besets me still, That works and strives against my will ; c When shall thy Spirit's sov'reign pow'r Destroy it, that it rise no more ? — 5 With an impartial hand, the Lord Deals out to mortals their reward : The kind and faithful soul shall find A God as faithful and as kind. 6 The just and pure shall ever say, Thou art more pure, more just than they ; o And men who love revenge shall know, u God hath an arm of vengeance too. L. M. Third Part. Quercy. JVaniwich. [*] Vet. 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, &c. Rejoicing in God : or, Salvation and Triumph. 1 TUST are thy ways, and true thy word, e $} Great Rock of my secure abode ; g Who is a God beside the Lord ? — Or where's a refuge iike our God ? — 2 'Tis he who girds me with his might, Gives me his holy sword to wield ; And, while with sin and hell I fight, Spreads his salvation for my shield. o 3 He lives, (and blessed be my Rock,) The God of my salvation lives ; The dark designs of hell are broke ; e Sweet is the peace my Father gives. 7* 78 PSALM 18. — 4 Before the scoffers of the age, I will exalt my Father's name ; Nor tremble at their mighty rage, But meet reproach and bear the shame. 5 To David and his royal seed, Thy grace for ever shall extend ; Thy love to saints, in Christ their head, Knows not a limit, nor an end. C. M. First Part. Mear. [*] Victory and Triumph, over Temporal Enemiet 1 "l^jT"-^ *ove thee, Lord, and we adore ; T T Now is thine arm reveaPd ; Thou art our strength, our heavenly tow'r, Our bulwark and our shield. © 2 We fly to our eternal Rock, And find a sure defence ; • — His holy name our lips invoke, And draw salvation thence. o 3 When God our leader shinss in arms, What mortal heart can bear g The thunder of his loud alarms? The lightning of his spear ? —4 He rides upon the winged wind, And angels in array, In millions wait to know his mind, o And swift as flames obey. — 5 He speaks — and at his fierce rebuke, Whole armies are dismay'd ; His voice, his frown, his angry look, o Strikes all their courage dead. —6 He forms our gen'rals for the field, With all their dreadful skill ; Gives them his awful sword to wield, And makes them hearts of steel. 7 [He arms our captains to the fight, Though there his name's forgot ; He girded Cyrus with his might, But Cyrus knew him not.] 8 Oft has the Lord whole nations blest, For his own churches' sake ; The pow'rs that give his people rest, Shall of his care partake. PSALM 19. 79 C. M. Second Part. Arundel. [*] The Conqueror's song. 1 [rinO thine almighty arm we owe _!_ The triumphs of the day ; Thy terrours, Lord, confound the foe, And melt their strength away. 2 *Tis by thy aid our troops prevail, And break united pow'rs ; Or burn their boasted fleets, or scale The proudest of their tow'rs. 3 How have we chasM them through the field, And trod them to the ground ; "While thy salvation was our shield, But they no shelter found ! e 4 In vain to idol saints they cry, And perish in their blood : — Where is a rock so great, so high, So powerful, as our God ? o 5 The Rock of Israel ever lives, His name be ever blest ; o 'Tis his own arm the victory gives, And gives his people rest. 6 On kings that reign as David did, He pours his blessings down ; Secures their honours to their seed, And well supports their crown.] PSALM 19. S. M. 1st Part. Watchman. Sutton. [*] The book of Nature and the Scriptures. 1 TJEHOLD, the lofty sky _M3 Declares its maker God ; And all his starry works on high Proclaim his pow'r abroad. 2 The darkness and the light Still keep their course the same ; W'hile night to day, and day to night, Divinely teach his name. 3 In ev'ry diff'rent land, Their general voice is known ; They shew the wonders of his hand, And orders of his throne. 80 PASLM 19. o 4 Jfe Christian land?, rejoice, Here he reveals his word ; We are not left to nature's voice, To bid us know the Lord. 5 His statutes and commands Are set before our eyes ; He puts his gospel in our hands, Where our salvation lies. 6 His laws are just and pure, His truth without deceit, His promises for ever sure, And his rewards are great. — 7 [Not honey to the taste Affords so much deligbt ; Nor gold that has the furnace passed, So much allures the sight. 0 8 While of thy works I sing, Thy glory to proclaim ; Accept the praise, my God, my King, In my Redeemer's name.] S. M. Second Part. Dover. Pelham. [*] God's Word most exellenl : or holy Fear. 1 [TJEHOLD the morning sun j[5 Begins his glorious way ; His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 2 But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light ; It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight.] 3 How perfect is thy word ! And all thy judgments just ; For ever sure thy promise, Lord, And men securely trust. 4 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions giv'n ! O may I never read in vain, Bui find the path to heav'n. PAUSE. t 6 I hear thy word with love, And I would fain obey ; PSALM 19. 81 Send thy good Spirit from above To guide me, lest I stray. 6 O who can ever find The errours of his ways ? e Yet with a bold presumptuous mind, I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of ev'ry" sin, Forgive my secret faults, Acd cleanse this guilty soul of mine, Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. — 8 While, with my heart and tcngue, I spread thy praise abroad ; Accept the worship and the song, My Saviour and my God. L. M. Green's. Leeds. [*] Nature and Scripture compared, 1 FT1HE heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord, _B_ In every star thy wisdom shines ; o But when our eyes behold thy word, We read thy name in fairer lines. — 2 The rolling sun, the changing light, And nights and days thy power confess } o But the blest volume thou hast writ Reveals thy justice and thy grace. — 3 Sun, moon, and stars convey thy praise, Round the whole earth, and never stand ; o So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on ev'ry land. o 4 Nor shall th}' spreading gospel rest, 'Till thro1 the world thy truth has run ; 'Till ( hrist has all the nations blest, That see the light, or feel the sun. e 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise ; — Bless the dark world with heavenly light ; Thy gospel makes the simple wise, Thy laws are pure, thy judgments right. g 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renewVl, and sins forgiv'n : Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heav'n. 82 PSALM 13 P. M. Cumberland. [*] The Book of Nature and Scripture. 1 \£~^ REAT God,the heavVs well order'd frame L \Jf Declares the glories of thy name ; There thy rich works of wonder shine : A thousand starry beauties there, A thousand radiant marks appear Of boundless pow'r and skill divine. 2 From night to day, from day to night, The dawning and the dying light, Lectures of heavenly wisdom read ; With silent eloquence they raise Our thoughts to our Creator's praise, And neither sound nor language need. o 3 Yet their divine instructions run, Far as the journies of the sun ; And ev'ry nation knows their voice : The sun, like some young bridegroom drest, Breaks from the chambers of the east; Rolls round and makes the earth rejoice, g 4 Where'er he spreads his beams abroad, He smiles and speaks his maker God ; All nature joins to shew thy praise : Thus God in ev'ry creature shines : —Fair is the book of nature's lines ; But fairer is the book of grace.] PAUSE, b 5 I love the volumes of thy word ; — What light and joy these leaves afford ; e To souls benighted and distrest ! — Thy precepts guide my doubtful way, Thy fear forbids my feet to stray, Thy promise leads my heart to rest. 6 From the disco v'ries of thy law, The perfect rules of life I draw ; These are my study and delight : b Not honey so invites the taste, Nor gold that has the furnace pass'd, Appears so pleasing to the sight. e 7 Thy threat'nings wake my slumb'ring eyes, And warn me where my danger lies ; c But His thy blessed gospel, Lord, PSALM 20. ff3 That makes my guilty conscience clean, Converts my soul, subdues my sin, And gives a free, but large reward. e 8 Who knows the errours of his tho'ts? My God, forgive my secret faults, And from presumptuous sins restrain : -Accept my poor attempts of praise, That I have read thy book of grace, And book of nature not in vain. PSALM 20. L. M. Blendon. [*] Prayer and Hope of Victory. 1 TVTOW may the God of pow'r and grace ±yi Attend his people's humble cry 1 Jehovah hears when Israel prays, And brings deliv'rance from on high. 2 The name of Jacob's God defends, Better than shields or brazen walls ; He from his sanctuary sends Succour and strength when Zion calls. e 3 Well he remembers all our sighs, His love exceeds our best deserts ; His love accepts the sacrifice — Of humble groans and broken hearts. o 4 In his salvation is our hope ; And in the name of Israel's God, Our troops shall lift their banners up, Our navies spread their flags abroad. — 5 Some trust in horses train'd for war, And some of chariots make their boasts ; o Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heav'nly hosts. 6 [O may the mem'ry of thy name Inspire our armies for the fight ! d Our foes shall fall and die with shame, Or quit the field with shameful flight.] — 7 Now save us, Lord, from Now let our hope be firm and strong o Till thy salvation shall appear, s And joy and triumph raise the sonj. 84 PSALM 21. PSALM 21. CM. [*] Sunday. Our Country the care of Heaven. 1 f/^UR land, O Lord, with songs of praise |_V^ Shall in thy strength rejoice ; And, blest with thy salvation, raise To heaven their cheerful voice. 2 Thy sure defence, through nations round, Has spread our wondrous name ; And our successful actions crown'd With dignity and fame. 3 Then let our land on God alone For timely aid rely ; His mercy, which adorns his throne, Shall all our wants supply. 4 But, righteous Lord, thy stubborn foes Shall feel thy dreadful hand ; Thy vengeful arm shall find out those Who hate all just command. 5 When thou against them dost engage, Thy just but dreadful doom Shall, like a fiery oven's rage, Their hopes and them consume. 6 Thus, Lord, thy wondrous power declare, And thus exalt thy fame ; Whilst we glad songs of praise prepare For thine almighty name.] L. M. Castlestreet. [*] V. 1 — 9. — Christ exalted to the Kingdom. 1 TT^AVID rejoic'd in God his strength, M-f Rais'd to the throne by special grace ; o But Christ the Son appears at length, Fulfils the triumphs and the praise. — 2 How great is the Messiah's joy, In the salvation of thy hand ! g Lord, thou hast rais'd his kingdom high, And giv'n the world to his command. — 3 Thy goodness grants whate'er he will, Nor does the least request withhold ; Blessings of love prevent him still, And crowns of glory, not of gold. g 4 Honour and majesty divine Around his sacred temples shine, PSALM 22. 85 Blest with the favour of thy face, And length of everlasting- days. e [5 Thine hand shall find out all his foes, And as the fiery oven glows, With raging heat and living coals, So shall thy wrath devour their souls.] PSALM 22. C. M. First Part. Canterbury. V. 1—16. The Sufferings and Death of Christ. 1 ["T/^THY has my God my soul forsook, [ T T Nor will a smile afford ? (Thus David once in anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) 2 Though His my chief delight to dwell Among thy praising saints ; Yet thou canst hear a groan as well, And pity our complaints. 3 Our fathers trusted in thy name, And great deliverance found : But I'm a worm despisM of men, And trodden to the ground. 4 Shaking the head, they pass me by, And laugh my soul to scorn ; "In vain he trusts in God, they cry, " Neglected and forlorn.'" 5 But thou art he who form'd my flesh, By thine almighty word ; And since I hung upon the breast, My hope is in the Lord. 6 Why will my Father hide his face, When foes stand threat'ning round, In the dark hour of deep distress, And not a helper found ? PAUSE. 7 Behold thy darling left among The cruel and the proud; As bulls of Bashan fierce and strong, As lions roaring loud. 8 From earth and hell my sorrows meet, To multiply the smart ; They nail my hands, they pierce my feet, And try to vex my heart. 8 66 PSALM 9 Yet if thy sov'reign hand let loose The rage of earth and hell ; Why "will my heavenly Father bruise The Son he loves so well ? 10 My God, if possible it be, Withhold this bitter cup : Jiut I resign my will to thee, And drink the sorrows up. 11 My heart dissolves in pangs unknown; In groans I waste my breath : Thy heavy hand hath brought me down, Low as the dust of death. 12 Father, I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand ; My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command.] C. M. Second Part. Bedford. [*] V. 20, 21, 27 — 31. Christ's Sufferings and Kingdom. pi" "TVTOW from the roaring lion's rage, _Ll " O Lord, protect thy Son ; u Nor leave thy darling to engage " The powers of hell alone." — 2 Thus did our suffering Saviour pray, With mighty cries and tears : o God heard him in that dreadful day, And chas'd away his fears. — 3 Great was the vict'ry cf his death, His throne's exalted high ; And all the kindreds of the earth, Shall worship — or shall die. 4 A num'rous offspring must arise, From his expiring groans ; They shall be reckon'd in his eyes For daughters and for sons. e 5 The meek and humble souls shall see His table richly spread ; —And all that seek the Lord shall be With joys immortal fed. o 6 The isles shall know the righteousness, Of our incarnate God ; And na ions yet unborn, profess Salvation in his blood. St. Ann"** PSALM 22, 23. 87 L. M. Carthage, [b] Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation. p 1 "VTOW let our mournful songs record J3I The dying sorrows of our Lord ; "When he complain'd in tears and blood, As one forsaken of his God. e 2 The Jews beheld him thus forlorn, And shook'd their heads, and laugh'd in scorn } d " He rescu'd others from the grave ; " Now let him try himself to save. 3 " This is the man did once pretend " God was his Father and his Friend ; M If God the blessed lov'd him so, " Why doth he fail to help him now?" o 4 Barbarous people ! cruel priests ! How they stood round like savage beasts J Like lions gaping to devour, When God had left him in their pow'r. p 5 They wound his head, his hands, his feet, 'Till streams of blood each other meet ; By lot his garments they divide, And mock the pangs in which he died. — 6 But God his Father heard his cry ; o Rais'd from the dead, he reigns on high } — The nations learn his righteousness, And humble sinners taste his grace. PSALM 23. L. M. Green's. Islington. [*] God our Shepherd. 1 TV/I"Y shepherd is the living Lord ; J-T_l. Now shall my wants be well supply'd t His providence and holy word Become my safety and my guide. 2 In pastures where salvation grows, He makes me feed, he makes me rest; There living water gently flows, And all the food's divinely blest. p 3 My wand'ring feet his ways mistake ; — But he restores my soul to peace, o And leads me for his mercy's sake, In the fair paths of righteousness. p 4 Tho' I walk thro' the gloomy vale, Where death and all its terrours are ; 83 PSALM 23. — My heart and hope shall never fail, o For God my shepherd's with me there. e 5 Amidst the darkness and the deeps, — Thou art my comfort, thou my stay : o Thy staff supports my feeble steps, Thy rod directs my doubtful way. e [6 The sons of earth, and sons of hell, Gaze at thy goodness, and repine, To see my table spread so well, "With living bread and cheerful wine.] 7 [How I rejoice, when on my head Thy Spirit condescends to rest ! o 'Tis a divine anointing1 shed, Like oil of gladness at a feast. 4 8 Surely the mercies of the Lord Attend his household all their days ; There will I dwell to hear his word, To seek his face, and sing his praise.] C. M. Barby. [*] 1 riV/l"Y Shepherd will supply my need; |_J_tJL Jehovah is his name : In pastures fresh he makes me feed, Beside the living stream. o 2 He brings my wand'ring spirit back, When I forsake his ways ; And leads me for his mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace. e 3 When I walk thro1 the shades of death, Thy presence is my stay ; A word of thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. —4 Thy hand, in spite of all my foes, Doth still my table spread ; o My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. — 5 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days ; C O may thy house be my abode, And all my work be praise ! — 6 There would 1 find a settled rest, While others go and come ; No more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home. PSALM 23, 24. 89 S. M. Aylesbury. Dover. [*] GodSs tender Care of his People. 1 fTIHE Lord my shepherd is, A I shall be well supply'd : Since he is mine, and I am his, What can I want beside ? 2 He leads me to the place, Where heav'nly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, o And full salvation flows. e 3 If e'er I go astray, — He doth my soul reclaim ; And guides me in his own right way, For his most holy name. 4 While he affords his aid, o I cannot yield to fear ! e Tho1 I should walk through death's dark shade, o My Shepherd's with me there, a 5 In spite of all my foes, Thou dost my table spread ; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head. 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my foll'wing day3 ; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. PSALM 24. C. M. Abridge. Bedford. [*] Dwelling ivith God. 1 filHE earth forever is the Lord's, JL With Adam's num'rous race ; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. e 2 But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode ? d He who has hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. 3 This is the man may rise, and take The blessings of his grace ; This is the lot of those who seek The God of Jacob's face. 0 4 Now let our soul's immortal pow'rs To meet the Lord prepare ; 8* 90 PSALM 24, 25. o Lift up their everlasting doors ; The King of glory's near, e 5 The King of glory — who can tell The wonders of his might ? — He rules the nations ; but to dwell With saints, is his delight. L. M. Islington. [*] Saints dwell in Heaven : or, ChrisVs Ascension* d 1 rilHIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, JL And men and worms and beasts and birds % --He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling place. o 2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky : t Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his maker God ? d 3 He who abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean ; Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. —4 These are the men, the pious race, Who seek the God of Jacob's face ; o These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dwell in everlasting light. Patjse. Oporto. o 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, — Behold the King of glory nigh ! e Who can this King of glory be ? o The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. — 6 Ye heav'nly gates,, your leaves display, To make the Lord the Saviour way ; o Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqu'ror comes with God to dwell. g 7 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before, He opens heaven's eternal door, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. PSALM 25. S. M. 1st Part. Little Marlboro. [L] Ver. 1 — 11. — Wailing for Pardon and Direction. LIFT my souUo God, My trust is in his name ; I PSALM 25. 91 < Let not my foes that seek my blood Still triumph in my shame. p 2 Sin, and the pow'rs of hell, Persuade me to despair : — Lord, make :ne know thy cov'nant well, That I may 'scape the snare. e 3 From the first dawning light 'Till the dark ev'ning rise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait, With ever longing eyes. e 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth ; Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth. — 5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways ; And every humble sinner find t The methods of his grace. O 6 For his own goodness' sake, He saves my soul from shame ; He pardons (though my guilt be great,) Through my Redeemer's name. S. M. Second Part. Dover. [*] Ver.12, 14, 10, 13.— Divine Instruction. e 1 TT|7 HERE shall the man be found, Tf "Who fears t' offend his God — "Who loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod ? — 2 The Lord shall make him know o The secrets of his heart ; o The wonders of his cov'nant show, And all his love impart. — 3 The dealings of his hand Are truth and mercy still, With such as to his cov'nant stand, And love to do his will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at cases, o Before their Maker's face ; Their seed shall taste the promises, In their extensive grace. 92 PSALM 25, 26. S. M. Third Part. St. Bridge's, [b] Ver. 15 — 22. — Backsliding and Desertion. 1 1%/|"INE eyes and my desire JLtJL Are ever to the Lord ; 1 love to plead his promises, And rest upon his word. o 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near; c When will thy hand release my feet Out of the deadly snare ! p 3 When shall the sov'reign grace Of my forgiving God, Restore me from those dangerous ways, My wandering feet have trod. e 4 The tumult of my thoughts Does but enlarge my wo ; p My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. 5 [With ev'ry morning light, My sorrow new begins ; Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. PAUSE. 6 Behold the hosts of hell, How cruel is their hate ? Against my life they rise and join Their fury with deceit.] 7 O keep my soul from death, Nor put my hope to shame ; For I have plac'd my only trust In my Redeemer's name. e 8 With humble faith I wait, To see thy face again ; o Of Isra'l it shall ne'er be said, d He sought the Lord in vain. PSALM 26. L. M. Quercy. Bath. [*] Self-Examination : or, Evidences of Grace. 1 TUDGE me, O Lord, and prove my ways; 1J And try my reins, and try my heart ; My faith upon thy promise stays, Nor from thy law my feet depart. PSALM 27. 93 With men of vanity and lies ; The scoffer and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of my eyes. o 3 Amongst thy saints -will I appear, With hands well wash'd in innocence ; e But when I stand before thy bar, The blood of Christ is my defence. —4 I love thy habitation, Lord, The temple where thine honours dwell ; e There shall I hear thy holy word, -And there thy works of wonder tell. — 5 Let not my soul be join'd at last With men of treachery and blood ; Since I my days on earth have past Among the saints, and near my God. PSALM 27. C. M. First Part. Bedford. [*] Ver. 1 — 6. — The Church our Delight and Safety. 1 f¥l HE Lord of glory is my light, J_ And my salvation too ; o God is my strength ; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. — 2 One privilege my heart desires — t O grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God. — 3 There shall I offer my requests, And see thy beauty still ; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there inquire thy will. e 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, — There may his children hide ; o God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 8 5 Now shall my head be lifted high, Above my foes around ; And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. St. Martin?*. C. M. Second Part. Barby. St. Ann's. [*] Ver. 8, 9, 13, 14.— Prayer and Hope. 1 ^ OON as I heard my Father say, d >0 " Ye children, seek my grace," 94 PSALM 29. — My heart reply'd without delay, o M I'll seek my Father's face." e 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away ; e God of my life, I fly to thee, In a distressing day. e 3 Should friends and kindred, near and dear, Leave me to want, or die ; © My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. —4 My fainting- flesh had died with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief — Nor was my hope deceiv'd. .5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up ; o He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. PSALM 29. L. M. Psalm 97. [*] Storm and Thunder. 1 ^""l IVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, \JT Give to the Lord renown and powV; Ascribe due honours to his name, And his eternal might adore. o 2 The Lord proclaims his pow'r aloud, Over the ocean and the land ; His voice divides the watery cloud, And lightnings blaze at his command. g 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail, and wind, Lay the wide forest bare around ; e The fearful hart, and frighted hind, Leap at the terrour of the sound. g 4 To Lebanon he turns his voice, And lo, the stately cedars break ; The mountains tremble at the noise, The vallies roar, the deserts quake. 5 The Lord sits sov'reign on the flood. The Thund'rer reigns for ever king; —But makes his church his blest abode, Where we his awful glories sing. PSALM 30. 95 i 6 In gentler language there the Lord The counsels of his grace imparts ; o Amidst the raging storm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. PSALM 30. L. M. First Part. Quercy. [*} Sickness healed and Sorrow removed. 1 [T WILL extol thee, Lord, on high «, A At thy command diseases fly : Who but a God can speak and save, From the dark borders of the grave ? o 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints of his, And tell how large his goodness is ; Let all your pow'rs rejoice and bless, While you record his holiness. — 3 His anger but a moment stays ; His love is life and length of days : e Tho1 grief and tears the night employ, o The morning star restores the joy.] L. M. Second Part Armley. [b] Ver. 6. — Health, Sickness, and Recovery. 1 BjlIRM was my health, my day was bright, JL And I presurnM 'twould ne'er be night ; Fondly I said within my heart, d " Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart." — 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long ; e Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. — 3 I cried aloud to thee, my God, e " What canst thou profit by my blood ? "Deep in the dust, can I declare " Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there ? — 4 u Hear me, O God of grace ! I said, " And bring me from among the dead r" o Thy word rebuk'd the pains I felt, Thy pard'ning love remov'd my guilt. — 5 My groans, and tears, and forms of wo, Are turn'd to joy and praises now ; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 96 PSALM 31. o 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne'er he silent of thy name ; o Thy praise shall sound thro1 earth and heaven, — For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiv'n. PSALM 31. CM. First Part. Canterbury, [b] Ver. 5, 13—19, 22, 23.— Deliverance from Death. 1 TNTO thy hand, O God of truth, _I_ My spirit I commit ; Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death, And sav'd me from the pit. 2 The passions of my hope and fear Maintain'd a double strife ; O While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd, To take away my life. d3" My times are in thy hand," I cry'd, 41 Though I draw near the dust ;" — Thou art the refuge where I hide, The God in whom I trust. e 4 O make thy reconciled face Upon thy servant shine ; And save me for thy mercy's sake, For I'm entirely thine. PAUSE. [5 'Twas in my haste my spirit said, 1 1 must despair and die, 1 1 am cut off before thine eyes ;' o But thou hast heard my cry.] -6 Thy goodness, how divinely free ! How wondrous is thy grace, To those who fear thy majesty, And trust thy promises ! o 7 O love the Lord, all ye his saints, And sing his praises loud ; — He'll bend his ear to your complaints, And recompense the proud. C. M. Second Part. York. [*] V. 7—13, 18— 21.— Deliverance from Slander and Reproach. 1 T\/I~Y heart rejoices in thy name, IT JL My God, my help, my trust ; Thou hast preserved my face from shame, Mine honour from the dust. PSALM 32. 97 p 2 ' My life is spent with grief,' I cry'd, 1 My years consum'd in groans ; 4 My strength decays, mine eyes are dry'd, 1 And sorrow wastes my bones.1 e 3 Among mine enemies, my name Was a mere proverb grown ; While to my neighbours, I became Forgotten and unknown. 4 Slander and fear on ev'ry side Seiz'd and beset me round ; • • I to the throne of grace apply'd, And speedy rescue found. PArSE. [5 How great deliv'rance thou hast wro't, Before the sons of men ! The lying lips to silence brought, And made their boasting vain ! 6 Thy children, from the strife of tongues, Shail thy pavilion hide : Guard them from infamy and wrongs, And crush the sons of pride.] 7 Within thy-secret presence, Lord, Let me forever dwell ; o No fenced city, wall'd and barr'd, Secures a saint so well. PSALM 32. S. M. Dover. [*] Forgiveness of Sins upon Confession. o 1 f~\ BLESSED souls are they, \J Whose sins are cover'd o'er ; Divinely blest, to whom the Lordj Imputes their guilt no more. — 2 They mourn their follies past, And keep their hearts with care ; Their lips and lives, without deceit, Shall prove their faith sincere. e 3 While I conceal'd my guilt, I felt the fest'ring wound ; — Till I confess'd my sins to thee, And ready pardon found. ♦ 4 Let sinners learn to pray, Let saints keep near the throne ; 9 98 PSALM 32. Our help in times of deep distress, Is found in God alone. C. M. Colchester. [*] Free Pardon and sincere Obedience. o 1 [TJTAPPY the man to whom his God JlJL No more imputes his sin ; But wash'd in his Redeemer's blood, Hath made his garments clean ! 2 Happy, beyond expression, he Whose debts are thus discharged ; And from the guilty bondage free, He feels his soul enlarged. —3 His spirit hates deceit and lies, His words are all sincere ; He guards his heart, he guards his eyes, To keep his conscience clear. e 4 While I my inward guilt supprest, No quiet could I find ; Thy wrath lay burning in my breast, And rack'd my torturM mind. — 5 Then I confess'd my troubled thoughts, My secret sins reveaPd ; o Thy pard'ning grace forgave my faults, Thy grace my pardon seaPd. — 6 This shall invite thy saints to pray ; d When, like a raging flood, Temptations rise, our strength and stay Is a forgiving God.] L. M. First Part. Green's. Qitcrcy. [*] Repentance, Justification, and Sanclijication. 1 TT> LEST is the man, forever blest, JH3 Whose guilt is pardonM by his God ; Whose sins, with sorrow, are confessM, And cover'd with his Saviour's blood. 2 Blest is the man to whom the Lord Imputes not his iniquities ; He pleads no merit of reward, And not on works, but grace relies. 3 From guile his heart and lips are free ; His humble joy, his holy fear, With deep repentance well agree, And join to prove his faith sincere. PSALM 32, 33. 99 o 4 How glorious is that righteousness, That hides and cancels all his sins ! While a bright evidence of grace, Thro* his whole life appears and shines, L. M. Second Part. Quercy. Bath. [*] Conscience relieved by Confession and Pardon, e 1 ~^nT7"HILE I keep silence and conceal T V My heavy guilt within my heart, What torments does my conscience feel, What agonies of inward smart ! 2 I spread my sins before the Lord, And all my secret faults confess ; - — Thy gospel speaks a pardoning word, o Thy holy Spirit seals the grace. 3 For this shall every humble soul Mike swift addresses to thy seat ; e When floods of huge temptations roll, — There shall they find a blest retreat. 4 How safe beneath thy wings I lie, e When days grow dark and storms appear ; — And when I walk, thy watchful eye Shall guide me safe from every snare. ■ — m PSALM 33. CM. 1st Part. St. Martin's [*< Works of Creation and Providence. 1R) This work belongs to you ; Sing of his name, his ways, his word, How holy, just and true ! o 2 His mercy and his righteousness Let heav'n and earth proclaim ; —His works of nature and of grace Reveal his wondrous name. 3 His wisdom and almighty word The heavhily arches spread ; And by the Spirit of the Lord, Their shining hosts were made. 4 He bade the liquid waters flow To their appointed deep ; The flowing seas their limits know, And their own stations keep. lOO PSALM 33. e 5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth, With fear before him stand : g He spake, and nature took its birth, And rests on his command. 6 He scorns the angry nations' rage, And breaks their vain designs ; His counsel stands through every age, And in full glory shines. JLrundel. C. M. Second Part. Colchester. Mear. [*] Creatures vain : and God all-sufficient, 1 "IDLEST is the nation, where the Lord J3 Has fixed his gracious throne ; Where he reveals his heav'nly word, And calls their tribes his own. 2 His eye, with infinite survey, Does the whole world behold ; He form'd us all of equal clay, And knows our feeble mould. d 3 Kings are not rescu'd by the force Of armies from the grave ; Nor speed, nor courage of an horse, Can the bold rider save. i 4 Vain is the strength of beasts, or men, To hope for safety thence ; o But holy souls from God obtain A strong and sure defence, e 5 God is their fear, and God their trust, When plagues or famine spread ; His watchful eye secures the just, Among ten thousand dead. o 6 Lord, let our hearts in thee rejoice, And bless us from thy throne ; For we have made thy word our choice, And trust thy grace alone. P. M. First Part. St. Helen's. [*] Works of Creation and Providence. o 1 "^7*E holy souls, in God rejoice, JL Your Maker's praise becomes your voice, Great is your theme, your songs be new ; Sing of his name, his word, his ways, His works of nature, and of grace, How wise and holy, just and true ! PSALM 33. 101 — 2 Justice and truth he ever loves, And the whole earth his goodness proves ; His word the heavily arches spread : e How wide they shine from north to south ! — And by the spirit of his mouth Were all the starry armies made. 3 He gathers the wide flowing seas, Those watery treasures know their place, In the vast store-house of the deep : g He spake — and gave all nature birth ! And fires, and seas, and heav'n and earth, His everlasting orders keep. a 4 Let mortals tremble, and adore A God of such resistless pow'r, Nor dare indulge their feeble rage : — Vain are their thoughts, and weak their hands ; g But his eternal counsel stands, And rules the world from age to age. P. M. Second Part. Cumberland. [*] Creatures vain : and God all-sufficient. o 1 4~\ HAPPY nation, where the Lord vJ' Reveals the treasures of his word, And builds his church, his earthly throne : — His eye the heathen world surveys, He form'd their hearts, he knows their ways; But God, their Maker, is unknown. d 2 Let kings rely upon their host, And of his strength the champion boast ; In vain they boast, in vain rely : —In vain we trust the brutal force, Or speed or courage of an horse, To guard his rider, or to fly. t 3 The eye of thy compassion, Lord, Does more secure defence afford, When death, or dangers threatening stand' o Thy watchful eye preserves the just, Who make thy name their fear and trust, When wars or famine waste the land. -4 In sickness, or the bloody field, Thou our Physician, thou our shield, Send us salvation from thy throne : e We wait to see thy goodness shine ; o Let us rejoice in help divine, For all our hcpe is God alone. 9* 102 PSALM 34. PSALM 34. L. M. First Part. Portugal [*] God's Care of Saints : or, Deliverance by Prayer o 1 T ORD, I will bless thee all my days, JLi Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue ; My soul shall glory in thy grace, While saints rejoice to hear the song. — 2 Come magnify the Lord with me, Come, let us all exalt his name ; I sought the eternal God, and he Has not exposed my h^pe to sname e 3 I told him all my secret grief, My secret groaning reach'd his ears ; — He gave my inward pains relief, And calm'd the tumult of my fears. 4 To him the poor lift up their eyes, Their faces feel the heav'nly shine ; A beam of mercy from the skies Fills them with light and joy divine, o 5 His holy angels pitch their tents, Around the men who serve the Lord ; — O, fear and love him, all ye saints, Taste of his grace, and'trust his word. 6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with pain And hunger, roar through all the wood ; o But none shall seek the Lord in vain, Nor want supplies of real good. Islington. L. M. Second Part. Bath. [*] Ver. 11 — 22. — Religious Education. 1 [/CHILDREN, in years and knowledge young Vy Your parents' hope, your parents' jov. Attend the counsels of my tongue, Let pious thoughts your minds employ. e 2 If you desire a length of days, And peace to crown your mortal state ; — Restrain your feet from sinful ways, Your lips from slander and deceit. 3 The eyes of God regard his saints, His ears are open to their cries ; d He sets his frowning face against The sons of violence and lies. PSALM 34. 103 c 4 To humble souls and broken hearts, God "with his grace is ever nigh ; Pardon and hope his love imparts, When men in deep contrition lie. — 5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans, Hi3 Son redeems their souls from death ; o His Spirit heals their broken bones, o They in his praise employ fheir breath.] C. M. First Part. St. Ann's. [*] Ver. 1 — 10. — Prayer and Praise for eminent Delivercmu 1 [IT'LL bless the Lord from day to day ; A How go^d are all his ways ! Ye humble souls that use to pray, Come, help my lips to praise. 2 Sing to the honour of his name, How a poor sinner cry'd ; Nor was his hope exposM to shame, Nor was his suit deny'd. e 3 When threafning sorrows round me stood, And endless fears arose, Like the loud billows of a flood, Redoubling all my woes ; — e 41 told the Lord my sore distress, With heavy groans and tears ; —He gave my sharpest torments ease And silenc'd all my fears. PAUSE, o 5 O sinners, come and taste his love Come learn his pleasant ways, And let your own experience prove The sweetness of his grace. —6 He bids his angels pitch their tents, Round where his children dwell ; What ill their heavenly care prevents, No earthly tongue can tell. o 7 O love the Lord, ye saints of his ; His eye regards the just ; How richly blest their portion is Who make the Lord their trust ! Q Young lions pinch'd with hunger roar, And famish in the wood ; 104 PSALM 34, 35. o But God supplies his holy poor, With every needful good.] C. M. Second Part. York. St. Martin's. [*] Ver. 11 — 22. — Exhortations to Faith and Holiness 1 ^lOME, children, learn to fear the Lord; V_y And that your days be long, Let not a false, or spiteful word Be found upon your tongue. 2 Depart from mischief, practise love, Pursue the work of peace ; So shall the Lord your ways approve, And set your souls at ease. 3 His eyes awake to guard the just, His ears attend their cry : When broken spirits dwell in dust, The God of grace is nigh. e 4 What though the sorrows, here they taste, Are sharp and tedious too ; o The Lord, who saves them all at last, Is their supporter now. e 5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead ; — But God secures his own • Prevents the mischief when tnev slide Or heals the broken bone. e 6 When desolation, like a flood, O'er the proud sinner rolls, 0 Saints find a refuge in their God, For he redeemM their souls. PSALM 35. C. M. 1st Part. Bangor. Durham, [b] Prayer and Faith of persecuted Saints. ' L^fcJOW plead my cause, Almighty God, iyi With all the sons of strife ; And fight against the men of blood, Who fight against my life. 2 Draw out thy spear, and stop their way, Lift thine avenging rod ; But to my soul in mercy say, ' I am thy Saviour God.'' 3 They plar t their snares to catch my feet, And nets of mischief spread : PSALM 35. 10b Plunge the destroyers in the pit, That their own hands have made. 4 Let fogs and darkness hide their way, And slipp'ry be their ground ; Thy wrath shall make their lives a prey, And all their rage confound. 5 They fly like chaff before the wind, Before thine angry breath ; The angel of the Lord behind, Pursues them down to death. 6 They love the road that leads to hell ; Then let the rebels die, Whose malice is implacable Against the Lord on high. 7 But if thou hast a chosen few, Amongst that impious race ; Divide them from the bloody crew, By thy surprising grace. 8 Then will I raise my tuneful voice, To make thy wonders known ; In their salvation PU rejoice, And bless the« for my own.] C. M. Second Part. Hymn 2d. Barby. *] Verse 12, 13, 14. Love to Enemies: David and Christ e 1 "13 EHOLD the love, the generous love, .J3 That holy David shows ; See how his kind affections move To his afflicted foes ! -- 2 When they are sick, his soul complain^ And seems to feel the smart ; The spirit of the gospel reigns, And melts his pious heart. c 3 How did his flowing tears condole, As for a brother dead ! •And fasting mortify his soul, While for their life he pray'd. d 4 They groan, and curse him on their red, c Yet still he pleads and mourns : — And double blessings on his head The righteous God returns. 106 PSALM 36. o 5 O glorious type of heav'nly grace ! Thus Christ the Lord appears; — While sinners curse, the Saviour prays, « And pities them with tears, — 6 He, the true David, Israel's King, Blest and belovM of God, e To save us rebels, dead in sin, Paid his own dearest blood. PSALM 36. L. M. Old Hundred. Sheffield. [*] Ver. 5 — 9. Perfections, Providence, and Grace of God, 1 TTIGH in the heavens, eternal God, JLJL Thy goodness in full glory srunes ; Thy truth shall break thro' every cloud, That veils and darkens thy designs. 2 Forever firm thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep ; Wise are the wonders of thine hands, Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy Providence is kind and large, Both man and beast thy bounty share ; The whole creation is thy charge, o But saints are thy peculiar care. e 4 My God, how excellent thy grace, Whence all our hope and comfort springs, —The sons of Adam, in distress, Fly to the shadow of thy wings. 5 From the provisions of thy house, We shall be fed with sweet repast ; o There mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste, o 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of my Lord; And in tny light, t-ur souls shall see The glories promisM in thy word. C. M. Meat. [*] /er. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9. Practical Atheism exposed, 1 ["^ffTHlLE men grow bold in wicked way9, y 7 And yet a God they own ; My heart within me often says, PSALM 36. 107 2 Their thoughts and ways at once declare, Whate'er their lips profess ; God hath no wrath for them to fear, Nor will they seek his grace, e 3 What strange self-flatfry blinds their eyes ! d But there^ a hast'ning hour When they shall see with sore surprise, The terrours of thy pow^r. Thy justice shall maintain its throne. Though mountains melt away ; Thy judgments are a world unknown, A deep unfathomM sea. —5 Above these heav'n's created rounds, Thy mercies, Lord, extend ; » Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds, Where time and nature end. — 6 Safety to man thy goodness brings, Nor overlooks the beast ; Beneath the shadow of thy wings Thy children choose to rest. t 7 From thee, when creature-streams run 1oWj And mortal comforts die, o Perpetual springs of life shall flew, And raise our pleasures high, e 8 Though all created light decay, And death close up our eyes ; c Thy presence makes eternal day, Where clouds can never rise.] S. M. Watchman. [*] Ver. 1 — 7. Wickedness of Man, and Majesty of God* 1 [nS^7'HEN man grows bold in sin, ▼ V My heart within me cries, d 4 He hath no faith of God within, ' Nor fear before his eyes.' <- 2 He walks a while conceal'd. In a self-fiatfring dream ; TZl his dark crimes, at once reveaTd, Cxpose his hateful name. 3 His heart is false and foul, His words are smooth and fair ; -Visdom is banish'd from his soul And leaves no goodness there. 108 PSALM 37. 4 He plots upon his bed, New mischiefs to fulfil : He sets his heart, and hands, and head, To practise all that's ill. C 5 But there's a dreadful God, Though men renounce his fear ; His justice, hid behind a cloud, Shall one great day appear. O 6 His truth transcends the sky, In heav'n his mercies dwell ; e Deep as the sea his judgments lie, a His anger burns to hell. o 7 How excellent his love, Whence all our safely springs ; e O never let my soul remove From underneath his wings !] > ^SALM 37. C. M. First Part. Walsal [b] Ver. 1 — 15. Cure of Envy, Fretfulness, and Unbelief. e 1 "¥^7"HY should I vex my soul, atd fret, T ▼ To see the wicked rise ? Or envy sinners, waxing great By violence and lies ? 2 As flowery grass, cut down at noon, Before the er'ning fades ; So shall their glories vanish soon, In everlasting shades. —3 Then let me make the Lord my trust, And practise all that's good ; C So shall I dwell among the just, And he'll provide me food. —4 I to my God my ways commit, And cheerful wait his will ; Thy hand, which guides my doubtful feet, Shall my desires fulfil. 5 Mine innocence shalt thou display, And make thy judgments known, Fair as the light of dawning day, o And glorious as the noon. 6 The meek at last the earth possess, And are the heirs of heav'n ; PSALM 37. 109 True riches, with abundant peace, To humble souls are giv'n. — PAUSE. 7 [Rest in the Lord, and keep his way, Nor let your anger rise, Thoug-h Providence should long- delay To punish haughty vice. 8 Let sinners join to break your peace, And plot, and rage, and foam ; The Lord derides them, for he sees Their day of vengeance come. 9 They have drawn out the threatening* sword, Have bent the murd'rous bow, To slay the men who fear the Lord, And bring the righteous low. 10 My God shall break their bows, and burn Their persecuting darts ; Shall their own swords against them turn, And pain surprise their hearts.] Canterbury, C. M. Second Part. Abridge. York. [*] Ver. 16, 21 — 31. Religion in Words and Duds, 1 X^THY dothe wealthy wicked boast, f V And grow profanely bold ? The meanest portion of the just, Excels the sinner's gold. 2 The wicked borrows of his friends, But ne'er designs to pay ; The saint is merciful, and lends, Nor turns the poor away. S His alms with liberal heart he gives, Among the sons of need ; His mem'ry to long ages lives, And blessed is his seed. 4 His lips abhor to talk profane, To slander, or defraud ; His ready tongue declares to men What he has learn'd of God. 5 The law and gospel of the Lord, Deep in his heart abide ; Led by the Spirit and the word, His feet shall never slide. 10 110 PSALM 37,38. 6 When sinners iall, the righteous stand, Preserv'd from every snare ; They shall possess the promis'd land, And dwell for ever there. C. M. Third Part. Colchester. Arundel. [*' Ver. 23—37. TJi t Righteous and the Wicked. 1 "]%/l~Y God, the steps of pious men JLVjBL Are order'd by thy will ; Though they should fall, they rise again, Thy hand supports them still. Z The Lord delights to see their ways, Their virtue he approves ; He'll ne'er deprive them of his grace. Nor leave the men he loves. 3 The heavenly heritage is theirs, Their portion and their home ; He feeds them now, and makes them heirs Of blessings long to come. ) 4 [Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men, Nor fear when tyrants frown ; Ye shall confess their pride was vain, When justice casts them down.} PAUSE. 5 The haughty sinner I have seen, Not fearing man, nor God ; Like a tall bay-tree, fair and green, Spreading his arms abroad. — -6 And, lo, he vanish'd from the ground, Destroyed by hands unseen ; • Nor root, nor branch, nor leaf, was found, Where all that pride had been. di" But mark the man of righteousness, His several steps attend ; © True pleasure runs through all his ways, And peaceful is his end. PSALM 38. C. M. Plymouth, [bl Guilt of Conscience and Relief. • 1 A MIDST thy wrath remember love XjL Restore thy servant, Lord ; Nor let a father's chast'ning prove Like an avenger's sword. PSALM 39. Ill 2 Thiae arrows stick within my heart, My flesh is sorely prest ; Between the sorrow and the smart, My spirit finds no rest. « 3 My sins a heavy load appear, And o'er my head are gone ; p The burden, Lord, I cannot bear, Nor e'er the guilt atone. 4 My thoughts are like a troubled sea, My head still bending down ; And I go mourning all the day, Beneath my Father's frown. 5 [Lord, I am weak and broken sore, None of my pow'r3 are whole ; The inward anguish makes me roar, The anguish of my soul.] —6 All my desire to thee is known, Thine eye counts every tear ; And every sigh, and every groan, Is noticed by thine ear. o 7 Thou art my God, my only hope, My God will hear my cry ; My God will bear my spirit up, When Satan bids me die. [8 My foot is ever apt to slide, My foes rejoice to see't ; They raise their pleasure and their pride, When they supplant my feet, e 9 But I'll confess my guilt to thee, And grieve for all my sin ; p I'll mourn how weak my graces be, And beg support divine. c 10 My God forgive my follies past, And be for ever nigh ; 0 Lord of my salvation haste Before thy servant die.] PSALM 39. C. M. First Part. Barby. [*] Verse 1, 2, 3. Prudence and Zeal. 1 fTHHUS I resolv'd before the Lord, d _!_ M Now will I watch my tongue ; " Lest I let slip one sinful word, " Or do my neighbour wrong." 112 PSALM 39. — 2 If I am e'er constraint to stay With men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain. 3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts 1 feel ; Lest scoffers should th' occasion take To mock my holy zeal. o 4 Yet if some proper hour appear I'll not be over-aw'd ; o But let the scoffing sinners hear, That I can speak for God. C. M. Second Part. Bangor. Canterbury, [b] Ver. 4, 5, 6, 7. The Vanity of Man as mortal. 1 rg^EACH me the measure of my days, JL Thou Maker of my frame ; I would survey life's narrow space, And learn how frail I am. e 2 A span is all that we can boast, An inch or two of time ; Man is but vanity and dust, In all hia flow'r and prime. e 3 See the vain race of mortals move, Like shadows o'er the plain ; o They rage and strive, desire and love, — But all their noise is vain. 4 Some walk in honour's gaudy show ; Some dig for golden ore ; They toil for heirs they know not who, And straight are seen no more. t 5 What should I wish, or wait fe? then, From creatures, earth, and dust ? e They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. — 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recal ; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. C. M. Third Part. Dorset. Bishopsgaie. [b] Ver. 9—13. Sick-bed Devotion. p 1 ^"""1 Op of my life, look gently down, Behold the pains I feel PSALM 40. 113 e But I am dumb before thy throne, Nor dare dispute thy will. — 2 Diseases are thy servants, Lord, They come at thy command ; I'll not attempt a murm'ring word, Against thy chast'ning hand, e 3 Yet may I plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes ; My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Through thy repeated strokes. p 4 Crush'd as a moth beneath thy hand, We moulder to the dust ; Our feeble pow'rs can ne'er withstand, And all our beauty's lost. 5 [This mortal life decays apace, How soon the bubble's broke ; Adam, and all his num'rous race Are vanity and smoke.] — 6 I'm but a sojourner below, As all my fathers were ; May I be well prepar'd to go, When I the summons hear. 7 But if my life be spared a while, Before my last remove, o Thy praise shall be my business still, And I'll declare thy love. PSALM 40. C. M. 1st Part. Abridge. York [*] V. 1, 2, 3, 5, 17. A Song of Deliverance fron, Distress, e 1 "I" WAITED patient for the Lord ; A He bow'd to hear my cry ; He saw me resting on his word, And brought salvation nigh. —2 He rais'd me from a horrid pit, Where mourning long I lay ; And from my bonds releas'd my feet, Deep bonds of miry clay. o 3 Firm on a rock he made me stand, And taught my cheerful tongue To praise the wonders of his hand, In a new thankful song. 10* 114 PSALM 40. o 4 I'll spread his works of grace abroad; The saints with joy shall hear ; And sinners learn to make my God Their only hope and fear. e 5 How many are thy thoughts of love ! Thy mercies, Lord, how great! — We have not words, nor hours enough, Their numbers to repeat. 6 When I'm afflicted, poor and low, And light and peace depart ; o My God beholds my heavy wo, And bears me on his heart. C. M. Second Part. Sunday. Bethlehem. [*] Ver. 6 — 9. The Incarnation and Sacrifice of Christ. d 1 rilHUS saith the Lord, " Your work is vain, JL u Give your burnt off 'rings o'er ; M In dying goats, and bullocks slain, "My soul delights no more." 2 Then spake the Saviour, " Lo, I'm here ; " My God, to do thy will ; " Whate'er thy sacred books declare, " Thy servant shall fulfil." 3 [c Thy law is ever in my sight, 1 1 keep it near my heart ; 4 Mine ears are open'd with delight 4 To what thy lips impart.'] o 4 And see — the blest Redeemer comes — Th' eternal Son appears ; And at the appointed time assumes The body God prepares. — 5 Much he reveal'd his Father's grace, And much his truth he show'd ; And preach'd the way of righteousness, Where great assemblies stood, e 6 His Father's honour touch'd his heart, He pitied sinner's cries ; And, to fulfil a Saviour's part, Was made a sacrifice. p 7 No blood of beasts, on altars shed, Could wash the conscience clean ; o But the rich sacrifice he paid Atones for all our sin. PSALM 40,41. 115 o 8 Then was the great salvation spread, And Satan's kingdom shook ; Thus b}r the woman's Promis'd Seed, The serpent's head was broke. L. M. Islington. [*] Ver. 5 — 10. Christ our Sacrifice. 1 [rTIHE wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought, JL Exceed our praise, surmount our tho't j Should I attempt the long detail, My speech would faint, my numbers fail, e 2 No blood of beasts on altars spilt, Can cleanse the souls of men from guilt ; — But thou hast set before our eyes An all-sufficient sacrifice. o 3 Lo ! thine eternal Son appears, To thy designs he bows his ears ; Assumes a body well prepar'd, And well performs a work so hard, d 4 ' Behold I come,' the Saviour cries, With love and duty in his eyes ; 4 1 come to bear the heavy load ' Of sins, and do thy will, my God. 5 ' 'Tis writtenin thy great decree, 4 'Tis in the book foretold of me, ' I must fulfil the Saviour's part ; 4 And lo ! thy law is in my heart. 6 4 I'll magnify thy holy law, 4 And rebels to obedience draw, ' When on my cross I'm lifted high, 4 Or to my crown above the sky. 7 ' The Spirit shall descend and show 4 What thou hast done, and what I do ; 4 The wond'ring world shall learn thy grace, 1 Thy wisdom and thy righteousness.'] PSALM 41. L. M. Armley. Shod. [*] Ver. 1, 2, 3. The merciful Man. 1 TT> LEST is the man, whose bowels move, _B3 And melt with pity to the poor ; p Whose soul, by sympathizing love, Feels what his fellow saints endure. — 2 His heart contrives for their relief More good than his own hands can do ; 116 PSALM 42. e He, in a time of gen1ral grief, — Shall find the Lord has mercy too. 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head; o When drought, and pestilence, and death, Around him multiply their dead. e 4 Or, if he languish on his couch, — God will pronounce his sins forgiv'n ; o Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heav'n. PSALM 42. C. M. First Part. Plymouth, [b] Ver. 1 — 5. Desertion and Hope. 1 "W^ITITH earnest longings of the mind, c TT My God, to thee I look ; — So pants the hunted hart to find, And taste the cooling brook. t 2 When shall I see thy courts of grace, And meet my God again ? e So long an absence from thy face My heart endures with pain. 3 Temptations vex my weary soul, And tears are my repast ; — The foe insults without control, d " And where's your God at last ?" p 4 'Tis with a mournful pleasure now I think on ancient days ; Then to thy house did numbers go, And all our work was praise. c 5 But why, my soul, sunk down so far, Beneath this heavy load ? Why do my thoughts indulge despair, And sin against my God ? —6 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand Can all thy woes remove, o For I shall yet before him stand, And sing restoring love. L. M. Babylon. [*] Ver. 6—11. Hope in Affliction. p 1 TV^Y spirit sinks within me, Lord — — ItX But I will call thy name to mind ; PSALM 44. 117 And times of past distress record, When I have found my God was kind, e 2 Huge troubles, with tumultuous noise, Swell like a sea, and round me spread ; Thy water-spouts drown all my joys, And rising waves roll o'er my head. - 3 Yet will the Lord command his love, When I address his throne by day ; Nor in the night his grace remove, The night shall hear me sing and pray, c 4 I'll cast myself before his feet, d And say, c My God, my heav'nly Rock, p ' Why doth thy love so long forget ' The soul that groans beneath thy stroke ?' — 5 I'll chide my heart that sinks so low, e Why should my soul indulge in grief? o Hope in the Lord, and praise him too ; He is my rest, my sure relief: o 6 Thy light and truth shall guide me still ; Thy word shall my best thoughts employ, And lead me to thy holy hill, My God, my most exceeding joy. PSALM 44. C. M. China. Bedford, [b] V. 1, 2, 3, 8, 15—26. The Church's Complaint in Per- secution. 1 T ORD, we have heard thy works of old, I A Thy works of power and grace, When to our ears our fathers told The wonders of their days : — 2 How thou didst build thy churches here, And make thy gospel known ; o Amongst them did thine arm appear, Thy light and glory shone. o 3 In God they boasted all the day, And in a cheerful throng, Did thousands meet to praise and pray, And grace was all their song, e 4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shaine, Confusion fills our face, To hear the enemy blaspheme, And fools reproach thy grace, — 5 [Yet have we not forgot our God, Nor falsely dealt with heav'n ; 118 PSALM 45. Nor have our steps declin'd the road Of duty thou hast giv'n. e 6 Though dragons all around us roar, With their destructive breath, And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore, Hard by the gates of death. PAUSE. 7 We are expos'd all day to die, As martyrs for thy cause ; As sheep for slaughter bound we lie By sharp and bloody laws.] — 8 Awake, arise, Almighty Lord, Why sleeps thy wonted grace ! t Why should we look like men abhorr'd, Or banish'd from thy face ? 9 [Wilt thou forever cast us off, And still neglect our cries ? Forever hide thine heav'nly love, From our afflicted eyes ? p 10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'd, And dies upon the ground ; d Rise for our help, rebuke the proud, And all their pow^s confound.] —11 Redeem us from perpetual shame, Our Saviour, and our God ; We plead the honours of thy name, The merits of thy blood. PSALM 45. S. M. Dover. [*] The Glory of Christ. 1 [1%/JY Saviour and my King, ItjL Thy beauties are divine ; Thy lips with blessings overflow, And evVy grace is thine. o 2 Now make thy glories known, — . Gird on thy dreadful sword, And ride in majesty, to spread The conquests of thy word. 3 Strike through thy stubborn foes, e Or melt their hearts V obey ; — While justice, meekness, grace, and truth, Attend thy glorious way. PSALM 45. 119 o 4 Thy laws, O God, are right,- Thy throne shall ever stand ; And thy victorious gospel proves A sceptre in thy hand, o 5 Thy Father and thy God, — Hath, without measure, shed His Spirit like a joyful oil T' anoint thy sacred head. e 6 Behold, at thy right hand The Gentile church is seen Like a fair bride in rich attire, — And princes guard the queen. 7 Fair bride, receive his love, Forget thy Father's house, Forsake thy gods, thy idol gods, And pay thy Lord thy vows. o 8 O let thy God and King Thy sweetest thoughts employ ; o Thy children shall his honours sing In palaces of joy.] C. M. Arundel Mear. ,[*] Glories and Government of Christ* 1 ^T'LL speak the honours of my King, _I_ His form divinely fair ; None of the sons of mortal race May with the Lord compare. b 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heav'nly grace Upon thy lip3 is shed ; — Thy God with blessings infinite Hath crown'd thy sacred head. g 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway ; Thy terrour shall strike through thy foes, And make the world obey. 4 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands, Thy word of grace shall prove A peaceful sceptre in thy hands, To rule thy saints by love. — 5 Justice and truth attend thee still ; e But mercy is thy choice ; u And God, thy God, thy soul shall fill, With most peculiar joys. 120 PSALM 45. L. M. First Part. Blendon. [*] The Glory of Christ and Power of his Gospel. 1 I^TOW be my heart inspirM to sing- J3I The glories of my Saviour King ; c Jesus the Lord, how heavenly fair His form ! how bright his beauties are ! — 2 O'er all the sons of human race He shines with a superior grace ; o Love from his lips divinely flows, And blessings all his state compose. i g 3 Dress thee in arms most mighty Lord, Gird on the terrour of thy sword, In majesty and glory ride With truth and meekness at thy side. e 4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart, Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart ; c Or words of mercy, kind and sweet, Shall melt the rebels at thy feet, g 5 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands, Grace is the sceptre in thy hands ; Thy laws and works are just and right, Justice and grace are thy delight. — 6 God, thine own God, has richly shed His oil of gladness on thy head ; o And with his sacred Spirit blest His first-born Son above the rest L. M. Second Part. Oporto. Green's. [*] Christ and his Church. e 1 fllHE King of saints, how fair his face ! JL Adorn'd with majesty and grace ! o He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations to his love. b 2 At his right hand, our eyes behold The queen, array'd in purest gold ; — The world admires her heavenly dress, Her robe of joy and righteousness. 3 He forms her beauties like his own, He calls and seats her near his throne : b Fair stranger, let thy heart forget The idols of thy native state. — 4 So shall the King the more rejoice In thee, the fav'rite of his choice ; PSALM 46. 121 Let him be lov'd, and yet ador'd, For he's thy Maker, and thy Lord, s 5 O happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies ! And all thy sons, a numerous train, Each like a prince in glory reign. g 6 Let endless honours crown his head ; Let ev'ry age his praises spread ; —While we with cheerful songs approve The condescensions of his lore. PSALM 46. L.M. First Part. Leeds. Blendon. [*] Churches Safety amidst Desolations'. 1 4~*i OD is the refuge of his saints, \JT When storms of sharp distress invade ; Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid. o 2 Let mountains from their seats be hurl'd, Down to the deep and buried there ; Convulsions shake the solid world ; Our faith shall never yield to fear. u 3 Loud may the troubled ocean roar — e In sacred peace our souls abide ; — While ev'ry nation, ev'ry shore, e Trembles and dreads the swelling tide. e 4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow Supplies the city of our God ; b Life, love, and joy still gliding through, And wat'ring our divine abode. •—5 That sacred stream, thy holy word, Our grief allays, our fear controls : Sweet peace thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls. g 6 Zion enjoys her monarch's love, Secure against a threafning hour ; Nor can her firm foundations move, Bui'it on his truth, and arm'd with pow'r. L. M. Second Part. Blendon. [*] God fights for his Church. © 1 "IT ET Zion in her King rejoice, JLi Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise ; 11 122 PSALM 47. g He utters his almighty voice, « The nations melt — the tumult dies. o 2 The Lord, of old, for Jacob fought ; And Jacob's God is still our aid : i Behold the work* his hand hath wrought ; o What desolations he has made ! o 3 From sea to sea, through all the shores, He makes the noise of battle cease ; g When from on high his thunder roars, He awes the trembling world to peace, s 4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear ; Char'ots he burns with heav'nly flame : p Keep silence, all the earth, — and hear The sound and glory of his name. d 5 "Be still— and learn that I am God ! " I'll be exalted o'er the lands ; " I will be known and fear'd abroad, " But still my throne in Zion stands." e 6 O Lord of hosts, almighty King, e While we so near thy presence dwell, — Our faith shall sit secure, and sing o Defiance to the gates of hell. PSALM 47. C. M. Christmas. Arundel. [*] Christ ascending and reigning. o 1 4~\ FOR a shout of sacred joy, \Jf To God the sov'reign King ! Let ev'ry land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. — 2 Jesus our God ascends on high, His heav'nly guards around, Attend him rising through the sky, With trumpets joyful sound. o 3 While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains : Let all the earth his honours sing ; O'er all the earth he reigns. e 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound, Let knowledge lead the song ; Nor mock him with a solemn sound, Upon a thoughtless tongue. — 5 In Isra'l stood his ancient throne, He lov'd that chosen race ; PSALM 48. 123 o But now he calls the world his own, And heathens taste his grace. 6 The Gentile nations are the Lord's, There Abraham's God is known ; g While pow'rs and princes, shields and swords, Submit before his throne. PSALM 48. S. M. 1st Part. Dover. Peckham. [*] V. 1 — 8. The Church, the Honour and Safety of a Nation. 1 ^1 REAT is the Lord our God, VJT And let his praise be great, He makes his churches his abode, His most delightful seat. b 2 These temples of his grace, How beautiful they stand J — The honours of our native place, o The bulwarks of our land. — 3 In Zion God is known, A refuge in distress ; e How bright has his salvation shone, Through all her palaces ! — 4 When kings against her join'd, And saw the Lord was there ; d la wild confusion of the mind, o They fled with hasty fear. e 5 [When navies, tall and proud, Attempt to spoil our peace, o He sends his tempest roaring loud, And sinks them in the seas.] — 6 Oft have our fathers told, Our eyes have often seen, How well our God secures the fold, Where his own sheep have been. 7 In ev'ry new distress We'll to his house repair ; We'll think upon his wondrous grace, And seek deliv'rance there. S. M. Second Part. Kibworih. St. Thomas. [*] Ver. 10 — 14. Gospel Worship and Order, 1 I/VVR as thy name is known, JL? The world declares thy praise ; 124 PSALM 49. Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne, Their songs of honour raise. o 2 With joy let Judah stand On Zion's chosen hill, o Proclaim the wonders of thy hand, And counsels of thy will. e 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell ; Compass and view the holy ground, And mark the building well. e 4 The order of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows, — d And make a fair report. 5 How decent and how wise ! How glorious to behold ! — Beyond the pomp that charms the eyes ; And rites adorn'd with gold. o 6 The God we worship now, Will guide us till we die ; Will be our God while here below, And ours above the sky. PSALM 49. C. M. First Part. Walsal. [b] Ver. 6 — 14. The Vanity of Life and Riches. 1 "^S/|THY does the man of riches grow TT To insolence and pride, To see his wealth and honours flow, WTith every rising tide ? 2 [Why doth he treat the poor with scorn, Made of the self-same clay, And boast as though his flesh was born Of better dust than they ?] 3 Not all his treasure can procure His soul a short reprieve ; Redeem from death one guilty hour, Or make his brother live. 4 [Life is a blessing can't be sold, 1 he ransom is too high ; Justice will ne'er be brib'd with gold, That man may never die. PSALM 49. 125 5 He sees the brutish and the wise, The tim'rous and the brave, Quit their possessions, close their eyes, And hasten to the grave.] 6 Yet His his inward thought and pride, d M My house shall ever stand ; " And that my name may long- abide, " Pll give it to my land." e 7 [Vain are his thoughts, his hopes are lost j How soon his mem'ry dies ! — His name is written in the dust, Where his own carcass lies.] — 8 This is the folly of their way : And yet their sons, as vain, Approve the words their fathers say, And act their works again. 9 Men, void of wisdom and of grace, If honour rais'd them high, e Live like the beast, a thoughtless race, a And like the beast they die. 10 [Laid in the grave, like silly sheep, Death feeds upon them there ; 'Till the last trumpet breaks their sleep, In terrour and despair.] C. M. Second Part. York. [*] Ver. 14, 15. Death and the Resurrection^ 1 "\7"E sons 0** Pride, who hate the just, _B- And trample on the poor, When death has brought you down to dust, g Your pomp shall rise no more. o 2 The last great day shall change the scene, e When will that, hour appear ? When shall the just revive and reign O'er all that scornM them here ? — S God will my naked soul receive, When separate from the flesh ; o And break the prison of the grave, To raise my "bones afresh, a 4 Heav'n is my everlasting home, Th' inheritance is sure ; — Let men of pride their rage resume, e But I'll repine no more. 11 * .26 PSALM 49, 50. L. M. Bath. J*] The rich Sinner's Death. 1 ["\7B[7"HY do the proud insult the poor, ? T And boast the large estates they have ? How vain are riches to secure Their haughty owners from the grave ! 2 They can't redeem one hour from death, With all the wealth in which they trust ; Nor give a dying brother breath, When God commands him down to dust 3 There the dark earth and dismal shade Shall clasp their naked bodies round : That flesh, so delicately fed, Lies cold, and moulders in the ground. 4 Like thoughtless sheep the sinner dies, Laid in the grave for worms to eat ! o The saints shall in the morning rise, And find the oppressor at their feet. e 5 His honours perish in the dust, And pomp and beauty, birth and blood ; o That glorious day exalts the just, To full dominion o'er the proud. o 6 My Saviour shall my life restore, And raise me from my dark abode ; My flesh and soul shall part no more, But dwell forever near my God.] FSALM50. CM. 1st Part. Mear. Windsor, [b] Ver. 1 — 6. The last Judgment. 1 FTIHE Lord, the Judge, before his throne d JL Bids the whole earth draw nigh ; — The nations near the rising sun, And near the western sky. 2 No more shall bold blasphemers say, d u Judgment will ne'er begin ;" — No more abuse his long delay, To impudence and sin. g 3 Thron'd on a cloud, our God shall come ; Bright flames prepare his way ; Thunder and darkness, fire and storm, Lead on the dreadful day ! —4 Heav'n from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come ; PSALM 50. 127 g- And earth and hell shall know, and fear, His justice and their doom, d 5 " But gather all my saints,1' he cries, 44 Who made their peace with God, 44 By the Redeemer's sacrifice, " And sealed it with his blood. 6 " Their faith and works, brougnt forth to light, " Shall make the world confess, 44 My sentence of reward is right ; — " And heav'n adore my grace.1' C. M. Second Part. York. [*] Ver.10,11, 14,15, 23. Obedience isbetter than Sacrifice, 1 [rTIHUS saith the Lord, 4The spacious fields, X. ' And flocks and herds are mine ; 4 O'er all the cattle of the hills, 4 1 claim a right divine. 4 2 I ask no sheep for sacrifice, 4 Nor bullocks burnt with fire ; 4 To hope and love, to pray and praise, 4 Is all that I require. 3 4 Call upon me when trouble's near, 4 My hand slaall set thee free ; 4 Then shall thy thankful lips declare 4 The honours due to me. 4 4 The man who offers humble praise, 4 He glorifies me best : 4 And those who tread my holy ways, 4 Shall my salvation taste.'] C. M. Third Part. Reading, [b] Ver. 1, 5, 8, 16, 21, 22. Tlie Judgment of Hypocrites. 1 ["W^TTHEN Christ to judgment shall descend, f T And saints surround their Lord ; He calls the nations to attend, And hear his awful word. d 2 4 N'ot for the want of bullocks slain, 4 Will I the world reprove : 4 Altars and rites, and forms are vain, 4 Without the fire of love. 3 4 And what have hypocrites to do, 4 To bring their sacrifice ? 123 PSALM 5a 4 They call my statutes just and true, 4 But deal iu theft and lies. 4 ' Could you expect to 'scape my sight, * And sin without control ? 'But I shall bring your crimes to light, 4 With anguish in your soul.' e 5 Consider, ye that slight the Lord, Before his wrath appear ; a. If 5nce you fall beneath his sword, There's no deliv'rer there.] L. M. Geneva. Babylon, [b] Hypocrisy exposed. 1 nnHE Lord, the Judge, his churches warns* JL Let hypocrites attend and fear, Who place their hope in rites and forms, But make not faith nor love their care. d 2 Wretches ! they dare rehearse his name, With lips of falsehood and deceit; A friend or brother they defame, And sooth and flatter those they hate. —3 They watch to do their neighbours wrong, Yet dare to seek their Maker's face ; They take his cov'nant on their tongue, But break his laws, abuse his grace. 4 To heav'n they lift their hands unclean, Defil'd with lust, defil'd with blood ; By night they practise every sin, By day their mouths draw near to God. 5 And while his judgments long delay, They grow secure, and sin the more ; They think he sleeps as well as they, And put far off the dreadful hour. 6 6 O dreadful hour, when God draws near, And sets their crimes before their eyes I a His wrath their guilty souls shall tear, And no deliv'rer dare to rise. P. M. First Part. Reading. [*] The last Judgment. 1 [fTHHE Lord, the sov'reign, sends his summons forth, _|_ Calls the south nations, and awakes the north, From east to west the sounding orders spread, Thro' distant worlds, and regions of the dead : PSALM 50. 129 No more shall Atheists mock his long delay ; His vengeance sleeps no more : Behold the day ! 2 Behold the Judge descends ; his guards are nigh ; Tempests and fire attend him down the sky : Heav'n, earth, and hell draw near ; let all things come, To hear his justice, and the sinner's doom : But gather first my saints (the Judge commands) Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands. 3 Behold my cov'nant stands forever good, Seal'd by th' eternal sacrifice in blood ; And sign'd with all their names, the Greek, the Jew, That paid the ancient worship or the new : There's no distinction here; come, spread their thrones, And near me seat my fav'rites, and my sons. 4 I their almighty Saviour, and their God, I am their Judge : Ye heav'ns proclaim abroad, My just eternal sentence, and declare Those awful truths that sinners dread to hear: Sinners in Zion, tremble and retire ; I doom the painted hypocrite to fire. 5 Not for the want of goats or bullocks slain Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain, Without the flames of love : in vain the store Of brutal off 'rings, that were mine before : ^Mine are the tamer beasts, and savage breed, Flocks, herds, and fields, and forests where they feed. 6 If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ? When did I thirst, or drink thy bullock's blood? Can I be flatter'd with thy cringing bows, Thy solemn chatt'rings, and fantastic vows ? Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ? 7 Unthinking wretch! how could'st thou hope to please A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? While, with my grace and statutes on thy tongue, Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother wrong : In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends, Thieves and adult'rers are thy chosen friends. 8 Silent I waited, with long-suff'ring love ; But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove ? And cherish such an impious thought within, That God the righteous, would indulge thy sin ? 130 PSALM 50. Behold my terrours now, my thunders roll, And thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul. 9 Sinners awake betimes ; ye fools be wise ; Awake tefore this dreadful morning rise : Change your vain thoHs, your crooked works amend;. Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend : Lest like a lion his last vengeance tear Your trembling souls, and no deliv'rer near.] P M. Second Part. Walworth. [*] The last Judgment. 1 f II HE God of glory sends his summons forth, JL Calls the south nations, and awakes the north ; From east to west the sov'reign orders spread, Thro1 distant worlds, and regions of the dead. The trumpet sounds ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices ; Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 2 No more shall Atheists mock his long delay ; His vengeance sleeps no more ; behold the day Behold the Judge descend ; his guards are nigh ; Tempests and fire attend him down the sky. When God appears, all nature shall adore him ; While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 3 " Heav'n, earth, and hell draw near :— Let all things come, uTo hear my justice, and the sinner's doom ! 41 But gather first my saints," the Judge commands; 11 Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands." When Christ returns, wake ev'ry cheerful passion ; And shout, ye saints, he comes for your salvation. 4 " Behold, my cov'nant stands for ever good, M Seal'd by the eternal sacrifice in blood, "And sign'd with all their names; — the Greek, the Jew, u Who paid the ancient worship, or the new." There^s no distinction here ; join all your voices, And raise your heads, ye saints ; for heaven rejoices. 5 " Here," saith the Lord, "ye angels, spread their thrones, "And near me seat my fav'rites and my sons : " Come, my redeem'd, possess the joys prepar'd " Ere time began ; 'tis )-our divine reward." When Christ returns, wake ev*ry cheerful passion ; And shout, ye saints, he comes for your salvation. PSALM 50. 131 pause the first. Landajf. 6 [' I am the Saviour, I th' almighty God ; I am the Judge : Ye heav'ns proclaim abroad My just eternal sentence and declare, Those awful truths, that sinners dread to hear.' When God appears, all nature shall adore him, While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him."] 7 " Stand forth, thou hold blasphemer, and profane, " Now feel my wrath,nor call my threat'nings vain : 44 Thou hypocrite, once drest in saints' attire — 44 1 doom the painted hypocrite to fire." Judgment proceeds ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices : JAft up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 8 f4 Not for the want of goats or bullocks slain, Do I condemn thee ; bulls and goats are vain, Without the flames of love: in vain the store Of brutal off 'rings, that were mine before. Earth is the Lord^s : all nature shall adore him : While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 9 4 If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ? When did I thirst, or drink thy bullock's blood? Mine are the tamer beasts, and savage breed, Flocks,herds,and fields,and forests where they feed ' All is the Lord"1^; he rules the wide creation: Gives sinners vengeance, and the saints salvation."] 10 u Can I be flatter'd with thy cringing bows, 44 Thy solemn chatt'rings and fantastic vows ? 44 Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, 44 Glaring in gems, and gay in woven gold ?" God is the Judge of hearts ; no fair disguises Can screen the guilty, when his vengeance rises. FAU3E THE SECOND. 11 "Unthinking Avretch! how could'st thou hope to please 44 A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? 44 While with my grace and statutes on thy tongue, 44 Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother wrong." Judgment proceeds ; hell trembles ; heaven rejoices Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices 12 [4 In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends, Thieves and aclult'rers are thy chosen friends : While the false flatt'rer at my altar waits, His harden'd soul divine instruction hates.' God is the Judge of hearts : no fair disguises Can screen the guilty, when his vengeance rises.1 132 PSALM 51. 13 u Silent I waited, with long suff 'ring love : " But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove M And cherish such an impious thought within, " That the All-Holy would indulge thy sin ?" See, God appears/ all nature joins P adore him : Judgment proceeds, and sinners fall before him. 14 [l Behold my terrours now : my thunders roll, And thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul : Now like a lion, shall my vengeance tear Thy bleeding heart, and no deliv'rer near.' Judgment concludes ; hell trembles! heaven rejoices : Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices.'] EPIPHONEMA. 15 Sinners, awake betimes ; ye fools, be wise ! Awake, before this dreadful morning rise. Change your vain tho'ts,your crooked works amend; Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend. Then join, ye saints ; wake every cheerful passion : When Christ returns, he comes for your salvation. PSALM 51. L.M. 1st Pt. Carthage. Geneva, [l>] A Penitent pleading for Pardon. p l ^IHEW pity, Lord, O Lord forgive ; 1^ Let a repenting rebel live : t Are not thy mercies large and free ? May not a sinner trust in thee ? — 2 My crimes are great, but can't surpass The power and glory of thy grace ; g Great God, thy nature hath no bound, — So let thy pard'ning love be found. 3 O wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean ; p Here on my heart the burden lies, And past offences pain mine eyes. e 4 My lips with shame my sins confess, Against thy law, against thy grace : Lord, should thy judgment grow severe, I am condemn'd, but thou art clear. o 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath, e I must pronounce thee just in death ; e And if my soul were sent to hell, — Thy righteous law approves it well. PSALM 51. 133 e 6 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, — Whose hops still hov'ring round thy word, o Would light on some sweet promise there, Some sure support against despair. L. M. Second Part. Armley. Geneva, [b] Original and actual Sin confessed. # 1 "IT ORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin, JLi And born unholy and unclean ; Sprung from the man, whose guilty fall Corrupts the race, and taints us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, The seeds of sin grow up for death : Thy law demands a perfect heart ; But we're defil'd in ev'ry part. 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true ; O make me wise betimes to spy My danger and my remedy.] d 4 Behold, I fall before thy face ; My only refuge is thy grace : No outward forms can make me clean ; The leprosy lies deep within. 5 No bleeding bird, nor bleeding beast, Nor hyssop branch, nor sprinkling priest, Nor running brook, nor flood, nor sea, Can wash the dismal stain away. — 6 Jesus, my God, thy blood alone Hath power sufficient to atone : o Thy blood can make me white as snow, No Jewish types can cleanse me so. e 7 [While guilt disturbs and breaks my peace Nor flesh nor soul hath rest or ease ; —Lord, let me hear thy pard'ning voice, And make my broken bones rejoice.] L. M. Third Part. Gloucester. Bath. [*] The Penitent restored. e 1 f\ THOU, who hear'st when sinners cry, \J Tho1 all my crimes before thee lie, Behold them not with angry look, But blot their menfry from thy book. 12 34 PSALM 51. — 2 Create my nature pure within, And form my soul averse to sin ; Let thy good Spirit ne'er depart, Nor hide thy presence from my heart, e 3 [1 cannot live without thy light, Cast out and banish'd from thy sight ! ^— Thine holy joys, my God, restore, And guard me that I fall no more. e 4 Though I have griev'd thy Spirit, Lord, — Thy help and comfort still afford : And let a wretch come near thy throne, To plead the merits of thy Son. — 5 A broken heart, my God, my King, Is all the sacrifice I bring ; o The God of grace will ne'er despise A broken heart for sacrifice.] P 6 My soul lies humbled in the dust, And owns thy dreadful sentence just ; Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, And save the soul condemn'd to die. — 7 Then will I teach the world thy ways, Sinners shall learn thy sov'reign grace o I'll lead them to my Saviour's blood, And they shall praise a pard'ning God. 8 O may thy love inspire my tongue ! o Salvation shall be all my song ; f And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousness. C. M. First Part. Bangor, [b] Sin confessed and pardoned. 1 [T ORD, I would spread my sore distress, JLf And guilt, before thine eyes ; e Against thy laws, against^hy grace, How high my crimes arise ! 2 Shouldst thou condemn my soul to hell, And crush my flesh to dust, Heav'n would approve thy vengeance well, And earth must own it just. —3 I from the stock of Adam came, Unholy and unclean ; All my original is shame, And all my nature ein. PSALM 51, 53. 13b 4 Bom in a world of guilt, I drew Contagion with my breath ; And as my days advanc'd, I grew A juster prey for death. c 5 Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my soul "With thy forgiving love ; 0 make my broken spirit whole, And hid my pains remove. 6 Let not thy Spirit quite depart, Nor drive me from thy face ; Create anew my vicious heart, And fill it with thy grace, o 7 Then will I make thy mercy known, Before the sons of men ; o Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again.] C. M. 2d Part. Bishopsgate. Canterbury, [b] Repentance, and Faith in the Blood of Christ* 1 f\ GOD of mercy, hear my call, \J My load of guilt remove ; Break down this separating wall, That "bars me from thy love. — 2 Give me the presence of thy grace ; o Then my rejoicing tongue o Shall speak aloud thy righteousness, And make thy praise my song. e 3 No blood of goats, nor heifer slain, For sin could e'er atone : o The death of Christ shall still remain Sufficient and alone. - — 4 A soul opprest with sin's desert, My God will ne'er despise ; A humble groan, a broken heart, Is our best sacrifice. PSALM 53. C. M. Mear. [*] Ver. 4 — 6. Victory and Deliverance from Persecution, 1 A RE all the foes of Zion fools, jLjL Who thus devour her saints ? Do they not know her Saviour rules, And pities her complaints? 136 PSALM 55. 2 They shall he seiz'd with sad surprise ; For God's revenging arm Scatters the hones of them who rise To do his children harm. 3 In vain the sons of Satan boast Of armies in array ; When God has first despis'd their host, They fall an easy prey. 4 O for a word from Z ion's King, Her captives to restore ! Jacob with all the tribes shall sing, And Judah weep no more. PSALM 55. C. M. Canterbury, [b] V. 1—8, 16, 17, 18, 22. Support for the afflicted and tempted Soul. 1 [/^k GOD, my refuge, hear my cries, V^F Behold my flowing tears ; For earth and hell my hurt devise, And triumph in my fears. 2 Their rage is levelPd at my life, My soul with guilt they load ; And fill my thoughts with inward strife, To shake my hope in God. 3 With inward pain my heart string* sound ; I groan with every breath : Horrour and fear beset me round, Amongst the shades of death.] e 4 O were I like a feather'd dove, And innocence had wings ; —I'd fly, and make a long remove From all these restless things. e 5 Let me to some wild desert go, And find a peaceful home ; Where storms of malice never blow, Temptations never come. — 6 Vain hopes — and vain inventions all, e To 'scape the rage of hell ! — The mighty God on whom I call, Can save me here as well. PSALM 55. 137 PAUSE. o 7 By morning light I'll seek his face, At noon repeat my cry ; The night shall hear me ask his gruce, Nor will he long; deny. o 8 God shall preserve my soul from fear, Or shield me when afraid : Ten thousand angels must appear, If he command their aid. —9 I cast my burdens on the Lord, The Lord sustains them all : My courage rests upon his word, That saints shall never fall. o 10 [My highest hopes shall not be vain, My lips shall spread his praise, e While cruel and deceitful men, Scarce live out half their days.] S. M. Aylesbury. [*] V. 15, 16, 17, 19, 22. Dangerous Prosperity Daily Devotion. e 1 "IT ET sinners take their course, JLi And choose the road to death ; —But in the worship of my God, I'll spend my daily breath. 2 My thoughts address his throne, When morning brings the light ; I seek his blessing evVy noon, And pay my vows at night. 3 Thou wilt regard my cries, O my eternal God : e While sinners perish in surprise, Beneath thine angry rod. p 4 Because they dwell at ease, And no sad changes feel, They neither fear, nor trust thy name, Nor learn to do thy will. — 5 But I with a*ll my cares, Will lean upon the Lord ; I'll cast my burdens on his arm, And rest upon his word. o 6 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love : g The ground on which their safety stands No earthly power can move. 12* 138 PSALM 56. PSALM 56. C. M. Wantage, [b] God"*s Care of his People, m answer to Prayer. e 1 f\ THOU, whose justice reigns on high, \_J And makes the oppressor cease, Behold how envious sinners try, To vex and break my peace. 2 [The sons of violence and lies, Join to devour me, Lord ; But as my hourly dangers rise, My refuge is thy word.] 3 In God most holy, just, and true, I have repos'd my trust ; Nor will I fear what flesh can do, The offspring of the dust. 4 [They wrest my words to mischief still, Charge me with unknown faults ; Mischief doth all their counsels fill, And malice all their thoughts. 5 Shall they escape without thy frown ? Must their devices stand ? O cast the haughty sinner down, And let him know thy hand.] — 6 God counts the sorrows of his saints, Their groans affect his ears ; Thou hast a book for my complaints, A bottle for my tears. 7 When to thy throne I raise my cry, The wicked fear and flee ; 0 So swift is prayer to reach the sky, So near is God to me. 8 [In thee, most holy, just and true, I have reposM my trust ; Nor will I fear what man can do, The offspring of the dust.] — 9 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord ; Thou shalt receive my praise : o I'll sing, " How faithful is thy word ; M How righteous all thy ways I11 —13 Thou hast secur'd my soul from death, e O set r-oris'ner free I PSALM 57, 58 139 That heart and hand, and life and breath, May be employ'd for thee. PSALM 57. L. M. Old Hundred. Blendon. [*] Praise for Protection, Grace and Truth. 1 1V/TY God, in whom are all the springs J-T-l_ Of boundless love, and grace unknown, e Hide me beneath thy spreading wings, 'Till the dark cloud be overblown. —2 Up to the heaves I send my cry, The Lord will my desires perform ; o He sends his angels from the sky, And saves me from the threat'ning storm. o 3 [Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heav'ns where angels dwell ; Thy pow'r on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell.] — 4 My heart is fix'd ; my song shall raise Immortal honours to his name : o Awake, my tongue, to sound his praise ; My tongue, the glory of my frame. g 5 High o'er the earth his mercy reigns, ^And reaches to the utmost sky ; His truth to endless years remains, When lower worlds dissolve and die. 8 6 Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the heav'ns where angels dwell ; Thy power on earth be known abroad, And land to land thy wonders tell. PSALM 58. P. M. St. Helen's. [*] Warning to Magistrates. 1 TUDGES, who rule the world by laws, tr Will ye despise the righteous cause, When one oppress'd before you stands ? Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, And let rich sinners 'scape secure, While gold and greatness bribe your hands? 2 Have ye forgot, or never knew, That God will judge the judges too ? §■ High in the heav'ns his justice reigns : •Yet ycu invade the rights of God, And send your bold decrees abroad, To bind the conscience in your chains. 140 PSALM GO. e 3 [A poison'd arrow is your tongue, The arrow sharp, the poison strong ; And death attends where'er it wounds : You hear no counsels, cries nor tears ; So the deaf adder stops her ears, Against the pow'r of charming sounds. d 4 Break out their teeth, eternal God, Those teeth of lions dy'd in blood ; And crush the serpents in the dus-t ; As empty chaff, when whirlwinds rise, Before the sweeping tempest flies, So let their hopes and names be lost.] o 5 Th1 Almighty thunders from the sky ; — Their grandeur melts, their titles die, As hills of snow dissolve and run : e Or snails that perish in their slime, Or births that come before their time ; Vain births that never see the sun. o 6 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to saints afford ; — And all who hear shall join and say, d a Sure there's a God who rules on high ; M A God who hears his children cry, " And will their suff'rings well repay." PSALM 60. C. M. Plymouth, [b] V. 1 — 5, 10 — 12. Humiliation for Disappoint- ments in War. 1 T ORD, hast thou cast the nation off? JLi Must we forever mourn ? "Wilt thou indulge immortal wrath ? Shall mercy ne'er return ? 2 The terrour of one frown of thine, - Melts all our strength away ; Like men that totter, drunk with wine, We tremble in dismay. p 3 Our nation trembles at thy stroke, And dreads thy lifted hand ! Oh, heal the people thou hast broke, And save the sinking land. o 4 Lift up thy banner in the field, For those who fear thy name ; o Defend *hy people with thy shield, And put our foes to shame. PSALM 61, 62. 141 — 5 Go with our armies to the fight, Their guardian and their God ; In vain confedVate pow'rs unite Against thy lifted rod. o 6 Our troops shall gain a wide renown, By thine assisting hand : g 'Tis God who treads the mighty down, And makes the feehle stand. PSALM 61. S. M. Aylesbury, [b*] Ver. 1 — 6. Safety in God. p 1 X^7"HEN overwelm'd with grief, T 7 My heart within me dies ; Helpless and far from all relief, To heav'n I lift mine eyes, e 2 0 lead me to the Rock, That's high above my head ; And make the covert of thy wings My shelter and my shade. — 3 Within thy presence, Lord, For ever I'll abide ; Thou art the tow'r of my defence, The refuge where I hide. o 4 Thou givest me the lot Of those that fear thy name ; If endless life be their reward, I shall possess the same. PSALM 62. L. M. Bath. [*] Ver. 5 — 12. JVb trust in the Creatures ; but in God. 1 1%/fY spirit loobs to God alone ; J-T.X My rock and refuge is his throne ; In all my fears, in all my straits, My soul on his salvation waits. 2 Trust him, ye saints, in all your ways ; Pour out your hearts before his face : e When helpers fail, and foes invade, o God is our all-sufficient aid. e 3 False are the men of high degree, The baser sort are vanity ; Laid in the balance both appear Light as a puff of empty air 142 PSALM 03. — 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, Nor set your hearts on glitt'ring dust ; Why will you grasp the fleeting smoke, And not believe what God has spoke ? e 5 Once has his awful voice declar'd, Once and again my ears have heard : o u All power is his eternal due ; M He must be fear'd and trusted too." — 6 For sovereign pow'r reigns not alone ; Grace is a partner of the throne : Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward. PSALM 63. CM. IstPt. Sunday. Barby. [*] Ver. 1, 2, 5, 3, 4. The Morning of the Lord's Day, o 1 8,1 ARLY, my God, without delay, tit J I haste to seek thy face ; My thirsty spirit faints away, Without thy cheering grace. t 2 So pilgrims on the scorching cand, Beneath a burning sky, Long for a cooling stream at hand, And they must drink or die. g 3 I've seen thy glory and thy pow'r, Through all thy temple shine ; o My God, repeat that heav'nly hour,' That vision so divine. —4 Not all the blessings of a feast Can please my soul so well, As when thy richer grace I taste, And in thy presence dwell. o 6 Not life itself, with all its joys, Can my best passions move ; Or raise so high my cheerful voice, As thy forgiving love. • 6 Thus, 'till my last expiring day, I'll bless my God and King ; — Thus will I lift my hands to pray, o And tune my lips to sing. C. M. Second Part. Colchester. [*] Ver. l-r-10. Midnight Thoughts recollected. e 1 [T HI WAS in the watches of the night, I thought upon thy power ; 43 L kept thy lovely face in sight, Amidst the darkest hour. 2 My flesh lay resting on my bed, My soul arose on high ; d ' My God, my life, my hope, I said, ' Bring thy salvation nigh.' — 3 My spirit labours up thine hill, And climbs the heav'nly road ; o But thy right hand upholds me still, While I pursue my God. 4 Thy mercy stretches o1er my head The shadow of thy wings ; o My heart rejoices in thine aid, My tongue awakes and sings. 5 But the destroyers of my peace Shall fret and rage in vain ; The tempter shall for ever cease, And all mv sins be slain. * 6 'lay swora snail give my foes to death, And send them down to dwell In the dark caverns of the earth, Or to the depths of hell.] L. M. - Moreion. Shoel [*] Delight in God and his Worship. c 1 d^\ RE AT God, indulge my humble claim, — \jf Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest ; The glories that compose" thy name, Stand all engaged to make me blest. 2 Thou great and good, thou just and wise, Thou art my Father and my God ; And I am thine, by sacred ties — Thy son, thy servant, bought with blood, c 3 With heart and eyes, and lifted hands, For thee I long, to thee I look ; As travellers, in thirsty lands, Pant for the cooling water brook. o 4 With early feet I love V appear Among thy saints, and seek thy face : — Oft have 1 seen thy glory there, And felt the pow'r of sov'reign grace. o 5 Not fruits, nor wines, that tempt our taste* Nor all the joys our senses know, 144 PSALM 63. Could make me so divinely blest, Or raise my cheerful passions so. c 6 [My life itself, without thy love No taste of pleasure could afford ; 'Twould but a tiresome burden prove, If I were banish'd from the Lord. -—7 Amidst the wakeful hours of night. When busy cares afflict my head, o One thought of thee gives new delight, And adds refreshment to my bed.] s 8 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While 1 have breath to pray, or praise ; This work shall make my heart rejoice. And spend the remnant of my days. S. M. Newton. [*] Seeking God. 1 T%/f"Y God, permit my tongue JLtJL This joy, to call thee mine ; And let my early cries prevail, To taste thy love divine. e 2 [My thirsty fainting soul Thy mercy does implore : Not travellers, in desert lands, Can pant for water more. 3 Within thy churches, Lord, I long to find my place ; Thy pow'r and glory to behold, And feel thy quick'ning grace.] e 4 For life, without thy love, No relish can afford ; — No joy can be compar'd with this, To serve and please the Lord. 0 5 To thee I'll lift my hands, And praise thee while I live \,- Not the rich dainties of a feast Such food or pleasure give. e 6 In wakeful hours of night, I call my God to mind ; I think how wise thy counsels are, And all thy dealings kind. - 7 Since thou hast been my help, To thee my spirit flies ; PSALM 65. 145 And on thy watchful providence, My cheerful hope relies. o 8 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my Father leads, And he supports my steps. PSALM G5. L.M. 1st Part. Weldon. Quercy. [*] Ver. 1 — 5. Public Prayer and Praise. 1 finHE praise of Zion waits for thee, JL My God ; and praise becomes thy house : There shall thy saints thy glory see, And there perform their public vows. p 2 O tKm whose mercy bends the skies, To save when humble sinners pray, o All lands to thee shall lift their eyes, And grateful isles of every sea. c 3 [Against my will my sins prevail, — But grace shall purge away their stain ; The blood of Christ will never fail, To wash my garments white again. o 4 Blest is the man whom thou shalt choose, And give him kind access to thee ; Give him a place within thy house, To taste thy love divinely free.] PAUSE. o 5 Let Babel fear when Zion prays : Babel prepare for long distress ; When Zion's God himself arrays, In terrour, and in righteousness. g 6 With dreadful glory God fulfils What his afflicted saints request ; And with almighty wrath reveals His love to give his churches rest. 7 Then shall the flocking nations run To Zion^s hill, and own their Lord ; The rising and the setting sun, Shall see the Saviour's name ador'd. L. M. Second Part. J\rantwicL Truro. [*J Ver. 5 — 13. Divine Providence and Grace. 1 [TflHE God of our salvation hears JL The groans of Zion mix'd with U-ors ; 13 146 PSALM 65. Yet -when he comes with kind designs, Through all the way his terrour shines.] 2 On God the race of man depends, Far as the earth's remotest ends ; Where the Creator's name is known ; By nature's feeble light alone. 3 Sailors, who travel o'er the flood, Address their 'frighted souls to God ; When tempests rage and billows roar, At dreadful distance from the shore. 4 He bids the noisy tempest cease, He calms the raging crowd to peace ; When a tumultuous nation raves, Wild as the winds and loud as waves. 5 [Whole kingdoms, shaken by the storm, He settles in a peaceful form ; Mountains, established by his hand, Firm on their old foundations stand. d 6 Behold his ensign, sweep the sky ; New comets blaze, and lightnings fly : The heathen lands with swift surprise, From the bright horrours turn their eyes. —7 At his command the morning ray Smiles in the east, and leads the day ; He guides the sun's declining wheels, Over the tops of western hills.] f Seasons and times obey his voice ; The ev'ning and the morn rejoice, To see the earth made soft with show'r?, Laden with fruit, and dress'd in flow'rs. 9 ['Tis from his wat'ry stores on high, He gives the thirsty ground supply : He walks upon the clouds, and thence Doth his enriching drops dispense.] 10 The desert grows a fruitful field, Abundant food the vallies yield ; The vallies shout with cheerful voice, And neighb'ring hills repeat their joys. 11 [The pastures smile in green array, There lambs and larger cattle play ; The larger cattle and the lamb, Each in his language, speaks thy name., PSALM 65. 147 12 Thy works pronounce thy pow'r divine ; O'er ev'ry field thy glories shine : Thro1 every month thy gifts appear ; Great God, thy goodness crowns the year ! C. M. First Part. Colchester. Mear. [*] Prayer heard and the Gentiles called. 1 T^R^ISE waits in Zion, Lord, for thee ; JL There shall our vows be paid : Thou hast an ear when sinners pray, All flesh shall seek thine aid. e 2 Lord, our iniquities prevail, — But pard'ning grace is thine ; o And thou wilt grant us pow'r and skill, To conquer ev'ry sin. — 3 Blest are the men whom thou wilt choose, To bring them near thy face ; Give them a dwelling in thine house, To feast upon thy grace. e 4 In answ'ring what thy church requests, Thy truth and terrour shine ; And works of dreadful righteousness — Fulfil thy kind design. 5 Thus shall the wond'ring nations see, The Lord is good and just ; o And distant islands fly to thee, And make thy name their trust, g 6 They dread thy glitt'ring tokens, Lord, When signs in heav'n appear ; o But they shall learn thy holy word, And love as well as fear. C. M. Second Part. Bedford. Arundel [*] Providence in Air, Earth, and Sea. 1 TiHIS by thy strength the mountains stand, JL God of eternal pow'r ; The sea grows calm at thy command, And tempests cease to roar. © 2 Thy morning light and ev'ning shade Successive comforts bring ; Thy plenteous fruits make harvests glad, Thy flow'rs adorn the spring. ~3 Seasons and times, and moons and hours, Heav'n, earth, and air are thine ; 148 PSALM 65, 6G. When clouds distil in fruitful show'rs, The author is Divine. 4 Those wand'ring cisterns in the sky, Borne by the winds around, With wafry treasures well supply The furrows of the ground. 0 5 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, And ranks of corn appear ; Thy ways abound with blessings still, Thy goodness crowns the year. C. M. Third Part. York. [*] Jl Psalm, for the Husbandman. 1 [f~^\ OOD is the Lord, the heav'nly king> \JF Who makes the earth his care ; Visits the pastures ev'ry spring, And bids the grass appear. 2 The clouds, like rivers rais'd on highy Pour out at his command, Their wat'ry blessings from the skyy To cheer the thirsty land. 3 The soften'd ridges of the field Permit the corn to spring ; The vallies rich provision yield, And the poor lab'rers sing. 4 The little hills on every side, Rejoice at falling showers ; The meadows drest in all their pride, Perfume the air with flow'rs. 6 The barren clods, refresh'd with rain, Promise a joyful crop ; The parched grounds look green again, And raise the reaper's hope. 6 The various months thy goodness crowns, How bounteous are thy ways ! The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs, And shepherds shout thy praise.] PSALM 66. C. M. First Part. Devizes [*] Governing God: or, our Grace tried. 9 1 ^ING, all ye nations, to the Lord, ►^ Sing with a joyful noise ; With melody of sounds record His honours and your joys. PSALM 66. 149 2 Say to the Pow'r that shakes the sky, e "How terrible art thou ! M Sinners before thy presence, fly, M Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come see the wonders of our God, How glorious are his ways ! In Moses' hand he puts his rod, And cleaves the frighted seas. — 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, "While Israel pass'd the flood ; o There did the church begin their jov And triumph in their God.] g 5 He rules by his resistless might ■ a Will rebel mortals dare, Provoke th' Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war ! o 6 O bless our God, and never cease Ye saints, fulfil his praise : He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. —7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our sufFring soul To make our graces shine ; So silver bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. g 8 Through wat'ry deeps and fiery ways, We march at thy command, Led to possess the promis'd place, By thine unerring hand. C. M. Second Part. Barby. [*] Ver. 13 — 20. Praise to God for hearing P'ttycr 1 l^TOW shall my solemn vows be paid i.^1 To that almighty PowV, Who heard the long requests I made, In my distressful hour. 2 My lips and cheerful heart nrenar • To make his mercies known , Come ye, who fear my God, and hear The wonders he has don7 — 8 But God beheld ; and, from his throne Marks out the men who hate his Son :