4K ■ -i-W: TU72 WS43p FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ,W* DiTteioa SC^C^ ■ CHARLESTON EDITION. .3 JAN CAREFULLY SUITED TO THE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP IN THE witt^ra® ^a 7 £2i§ ®w &sito$©a» BEING AN IMPROVEMENT OF THE OLD VERSION OF THE vsailiiis ®ip* Dii^aiD* BY I. WATTS, D. D. All things written in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning must be fulfilled." CHARLESTON, S. C. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY WM RILEY, 125 CHURCH-STREET. 1827, TO FIND ANY PSALM BY THE FIRST LINE. Page' ALL ye that lore the Lord, rejoice 93 Almighty God, appear and save 7 Almighty Ruler of the skies 5 Along the banks where Babel's current flows 85 Amidst thy wrath, remember love Among th' assemblies of the great Among the princes, earthly gods And will the God of grace Are all the foes of Zion fools Are sinners now so senseless grown Arise, my gracious God Awake my soul to sound his praise Awake, ye saints, to praise your King BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne Behold, O God, what cruel foes Behold the lofty sky Behold the love, the gen'rous love Behold the morning sun Behold ihe sure foundation stone Behold thy waiting servant, Lord Behold us, Lord, and let our cry Bless, O my soul, the living God Bless'd are the sons of peace Bless'd are the souls who hear and know Bless'd are the undehTd in heart Bless'd is the man, forever bless'd Bless'd is the man whose breast can move Bless'd is the man who shuns the place Bless'd is the nation where the Lord 23 4y 51 49 33 8 9 67 8S 60 48 11 21 11 72 75 33 61 8-2 5-2 72 19 25 1 19 CHI LDREN in years and knowledge youn g 20 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord 21 Come, let our voices join to raise 57 Come sound his praise abroad 57 Consider all my sorrows, Lord 76 DAVID rejoic'd in God his strength 13 Deep in oar hearts let us record 41 EARLY, my God, without delay 36 Exalt the Lord our God 59 FAR as thy name is known 28 Father, I bless thy gentle hand 77 Father, I sing thy wonderous grace 41 Firm and unraov'd are they 80 Firm was my health, my day was bright 17 Fools in their hearts believe and say 7 Page Forever blessed be the Lord 88 Forever shall my song record 51 From age to age exalt his name 65 From ail that dwell below the skies 71 From deep distress and troubled thoughts 81 From foes that round us rise 35 GIVE thanks to God, he reigns above 65 Give thanks to God, invoke his name 64 Give thanks to God most high 84 Give thanks to God, the sovereign Lord 84 Give to our Gcd immortal praise 85 Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame 17 God in his earthly temple lays 51 God is the refuge of his saints 27 God my supporter and my hope 44 Gcd of eternal love 65 God of my childhood and my youth 42 God of my life look gently down 24 God of my mercy and my praise 67 Good is the Lord, the heavenly King 38 Great God, attend to my complaint 37 Great God, attend while Zion sings 50 Great God, how oft did Israel prove 48 Great God, indulge my humble claim 37 Great God, the heaven's well orderM frame 12 Great God, whose universal sway -43 Great is the Lord, exalted high 83 Great is the Lord, his works of might 68 Great is the Lord our God 28 Great Shepherd of thine Israel 48 HAD not the God of truth and love 79 Happy is he that fears the Lord 69 Happy the city where their sons 89 Happy the man whose cautious feet 1 Hear me, O God, nor hide thy face 60 Hear what the Lord in vision said 52 Help, Lord, for men of virtue fail 7 He reigns, the Lord, the Saviour reigns 58 He that hath made his refuge God 55 High in the heavens, eternal God 21 How awful is thy chast'ning rod 48 How bless'd the man to whom his God 18 How did my heart rejoice to hear 78 How fast their guilt and sorrows rise 9 How long wilt thou conceal thy face 7 How pleasant, how divinely fair 49 How pleasant lis to see 83 VI TABLE OF FIRST LINES. How pleas'd and bless'd was I How shall the young secure their hearts IF God succeed not, all the cost If God to build the bouse deny I lift my soul to God I'll bless the Lord from day to day I'll praise my Maker with my breath I'll speak the honors of my King I love the Lord, he heard my cries In all my vast concerns with thee In anger, Lord, do not chastise , In God's own house pronounce his praise In haste, O God, attend my call In Judah, God of old was known In thee, great God, with songs of praise I set the Lord before my face Is there ambition in my heart It is the Lord our Saviour's hand I waited patient for the L -rd I will extol thee, Lord, on high JEHOVAH reigns, he dwells in light Jesus, our Lord, ascend thy throne Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Joy to the world, the Lord is come Judge me, O God, and plead my cause Judge me, O Lord, and prove my ways Judges who rule the world by laws Just are thy ways and true thy word LET all the earth their voices raise Let all the heathen writers join Let children bear the mighty deeds Let earth with every isle and sea Let every Creature join Let evejry tongue thy goodness speak Let God arise in all his might Let sinners take their course Lot Zion and her sons rejoice Let Zion in her King rejoice Let Zion praise the mighty God Lq, what a glorious Corner Stone Lo, what an entertaining sight Long as I live, I'll bless thy name Lord, I am thine, but thou wilt prove Lord, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin Lord, I can suffer thy rebukes Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lord, 1 have made thy word my choice Lord, 1 will bless thee all my days Lord, I would spread my sore distress Lord, if thine eye survey our faults Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear Lord of the worlds above Lord, thou hast call'd thy grace to mind Lord, thou hast heard thy servant cry Lord, thou hast scourg'd our guilty land Lord, thou hast search'd and seen me thro' Lord, thou hast seen my soul sincere Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray Page 79 Lord, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand 73 Lord, we have heard thy works of old Lord, what a feeble piece 80 Lord, what a thoughtless wretch was I 80 Lord, what is man, poor feeble man 15 Lord, what was man when made at first 20 Lord, when I count thy mercies o'er 90 Lord, when thou didst ascend on high 27 Loud halleluiahs to the Lord 70; 87 MAKER and sovereign Lord 4) Mercy and judgment are my song * 94| Mine eyes «md my desire 42 My G d. accept my early vows 45 My God, consider my distress 13 My God, how many are my fears 9 My God, in whom are all the springs 82 My God, my everlasting hope 61 My God, my King, thy various praise 24 My God, permit my tongue 17 My God, the steps of pious men My God, what inward grief I feel My heart rejoices in thy name 56 68 43 59 26 16 35 10 58 74 47 59 93 90 39 34 61 27 91 72 10 32 4 74 74 20 32 54 3 50 51 71 35 86 10 3 My never-ceasing soog shall show My refuge is the God of love My righteous Judge, my gracious God My Saviour and my King My Saviour, "niy almighty Friend My Shepherd is the living Lord My Shepherd will supply my need My soui, how lovely is the place My soui lies cleaving to the dust My soul, repeat his praise My spirit looks to God alone My spirit sinks within me, Lord My soul, thy great Creator praise My trust is in ray heavenly Friend NO sleep nor slumber to his eyes Not to our names, thou only just and true Not to ourselves, who are but dust Now be my heart inspir'd to sing Now from the roaring lion's rage Now I'm convinc'd the Lord is kind Now let our lips with holy fear Now let our mournful songs record Now may the God of power and grace Now shall ray solemn vows be paid O, ALL ye nations, praise the Lord O bless the Lord, my soul O blessed souls are they O for a shout of sacred joy O God, my refuge, hear my cries O God of grace and righteousness O God of mercy hear my call O God of my salvation, hear O God, to whom revenge belongs O happy man, whose soul is fill'd O happy nation where the Lord O how I love thy holy law Page 56 26 54 44 89 5 87 40 91 1 60 16 88 75 2 35 42 89 37 23 86 18 52 6 88 26 42 14 14 50 77 62 36 25 63 4 82 70 70 27 14 43 41 24 12 71 62 18 28 34 3 33 51 "56 81 20 74 TABLE OP FIRST LINES. Vll O Lord, how many are my foes O Lord, our heavenly King O Lord, our Lord, how wonderous great O that the Lord would guide my ways O that thy statutes every hour O thou that hear'st when sinners cry O thou whose grace and justice reign O thou whose justice reigns on high Oh what a stiff rebellious house Of justice and of grace I sing Our God, oar help in ages past Out of the deeps of long distress PRAISE waits in Zion, Lord, for thee Praise ye the Lord, exalt his name Praise ye the Lord, my heart shall join Praise ye the Lord, 'tis good to raise Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Protect us, Lord, from fatal harm REJOICE ye righteous in the Lord Remember, Lord, our mortal state Return, O God of love, return SALVATION is for ever nigh Save me, O God, the swelling floods Save me, O Lord, from every foe See what a living stone Show pity, Lord, O Lord forgive Shine, mighty God, on Zion shine Sing, all ye nations to the Lord Sing to the Lord aloud Sing to the Lord Jehovah's name Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands Songs of immortal praise belong Soon as i heard my Father say Sure there's a righteous God Sweet is the memory of thy grace Sweetis the work, my God, ny King TEACH me the measure of my days That man is bless'd who stands in awe Th' Almighty reigns exalted high The earth for ever is the Lord's The God Jehovah reigns The God of glory sends his summons forth The God of our salvation hears The heavens declare thy glory, Lord The King of saints, how fair his face The Lord appears my helper now The Lord, how wonderous are his ways The Lord Jehovah reigns The Lord is come ; the heavens proclaim The Lord my Shepherd is The Lord of glory is my light The Lord of glory reigns, he reigns on high The Lord, the Judge, before his throne The Lord, the Judge, his churches warns The Lord, the sovereign King The Lord, the sovereign, sends his Son The man is «*«r bless'd Pagt] 3 The praise of Zion waits for thee 4 Tfie wonders, Lord, thy love has wrought 5 Thee will 1 love, O Lord, my strength 75 Think, mighty God, on feeble man 76 This is the day the Lord hath made 32 This spacious earth is all the Lord's 79 Thou art my portion. O my God 34- Thou God of love, thou ever bless'd 47 Thro' every age, eternal God 60 Thrice happy man, who fears the Lord 54 Thus God, the eternal Father spake 81 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord Thus saith the Lord, :he spacious fields 38 Thus saith the Lord, your work is vain 83 Thus the great Lord of earth and sea 90 Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord 90 Thy name, almighty Lord 8 Thy works of glory, mighty Lord 87 'Tis by thy strength the mountains stand To God I cry'd with mournful voice 19 Vo God 1 made my sorrows known 53 To God, the great, the ever bless'd 54 To heaven 1 lift my waiting eyes To our almighty Maker God To thee before the dawning light To thee, most high and holy God To thee, O God of truth and love To thee, O Lord, I raise my cries To thine almighty arm we owe 'Twas for our sake, eternal God 'Twas from thy hand, my God, I came 'Twas in the watches of the night 51 40 9 72 32 39 39 49 57 58 68 17 44 VAIN man, on foolish pleasures bent UNSHAKEN as the sacred hill Up from ray youth, may Israel say Up to the hills I lift mine eyes 55 Upward I lift mine eyes 24 68 59 15 59 31 38 12 27 71 62 59 58 15 16 56 29 30 63 30 1 WE bless the Lord, the just the good We love thee, Lord, and we adore What shall 1 render to my God When Christ to judgment shall descend When God is nigh my faith is strong When God provok'd with daring crimes When God restor'd our captive state When God reveal 'd his gracious name When I, with pleasing wonder, stand When Israel, freed from Pharoah's hand When Israel sinn'd the Lord reprov'd When man grows bold in sin When overwhelmed with grief When pain and anguish seize me, Lord When the great Judge, supreme and just Where shall the man be found Where shall we go to seek and find While I keep silence and conceal While men grow bold in wicked ways Who shall ascend thy heavenly place Who shall inhabit in thy hill Pagt 38 25 10 53 72 15 78 77 53 69 67 23 30 21 67 75 71 66 38 46 88 65 78 59 73 45 18 17 11 42 86 36 66 79 81 78 78 40 11 71 30 9 66 80 80 87 69 47 22 36 77 6 16 82 19 21 8 8 via TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Who will arise and plead my right Why did the Jews proclaim their rage Why did the nations join to slay Why do the proud insult the poor Why do ihe wealthy wicked boast Why doth the Lord depart so far Why doth the man of riches grow Why has my God my soul forsook Why should I vex my soul and fret Why should the haughty hero boast Why should the mighty make their boast Will God for ever cast us off With all my powers of heart and tongue With earnest longings of the mind With my whole heart I'll raise my song 'age] 7/ 57/ With my whole heart I've sought thy face 2 With reverence let the saints appear 2| With songs and honours sounding loud 29 22 6 28 13 22 33 33 46 85 25 5 Would you behold the works of God YE holy souls in God rejoice Ye nations round the earth rejoice Ye servants of the almighty King Ye sons >f men, a feeble race Ye sons of pride that hate the just Ye that delight to serve the Lord Ye that obey th' immortal King Ye tribes of Adam join Yet (saitb the Lord) if David's raee Page 76 52 91 66 19 60 69 55 29 69 83 91 53 whib touuses ©a* ®awm Imitated in the Language of the New Testament. PSALM 1. C. M. Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked. 1 ilLESS'Dis the man who shuns the place J3 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 plac'd his chief delight ; By day he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night. 3 [He, like a plant of generous kind By living waters set, Safe from the storms and blasting wind,. Enjoys a peaceful state.] 4 Green as the leaf, and ever fair Shall his profession shine; While fruits of holiness appear Like clusters on the vine. 5 Not so the impious and unjust: What vain designs they form ! Their hopes are blown away, like dust Or chaff before the storm. 6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand Among 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. PSALM 1. S. M. The Saint happy, the Sinner miserable. 1 fTlHE man is ever bless'd, JL Who shuns the sinner's ways, Among 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 liv^e, His works are heavenly fruit. 4 Not so th' 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- B 6 He knows and he approves, The way the righteous go : But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow? PSALM 1. L. M. Difference between the Righteous and the Wicked. 1 XTAPPY the man, whose cautious fett 11 Shun the broad way where sinners go; Who hates the place where atheists meet, And fears to talk as scoffers do. 2 He loves t' employ his morning light Among the statutes of the Lord ; And spends the wakeftil hours of night, With pleasure pondering o'er the word. 3 He, like a plant by gentle streams, Shall flourish in immortal green; And heaven will shine, with kindest beams* On every work his hands begin. 4 But sinners find their counsels cross'd: As chaff before the tempest flies, So shall their hopes be blown and lost, When the last trumpet shakes the skies. 5 In vain the rebel seeks to stand In judgment with the pious race; The dreadful Judge, with stern command, Divides him to a different place. 6 " Strait is the way my saints have trode, " I bless'd the path, and drew it plain: " But you would choose the crooked road; " And down it leads to endless pain." PSALM 2. S. M. Acts iv. 24, &c« Christ Dying, Rising, Interceding, and Reigni?ig, 1 [ T1JTAKER and Sovereign Lord -LyX Of heaven, and earth, and seas, Thy providence confirms thy word, And answers thy decrees. 2 The things so long foretold By David are fulfilled; When Jews and Gentiles join to slay Jesus thine holy Child,] 3 Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jew9 with one accord Join all their counsels to destroy Th' Anointed of the Lord? 4 Rulers and kings agree To form a vain design, Against the Lord their powers unite, Against his Christ they join. 5 The Lord derides their rage, And will support his throne; He that hath rais'd him from the dead Hath ovvn'd him for hi3 Son, PSALM 2, S. PAUSE. 6 Now he's ascended high, To rule the subject earth; The merit of his blood he pleads, And pleads his heavenly birth. 7 Beneath his sov'reign sway The Gentile nations bend; Far as the worlds remotest botinds His kingdom shall extend. S The nations that rebel Must feel his iron rod: He'll vindicate those honours well Which he received from God. ^ [Be wise, ye rulers, now, And worship at his throne; With trembling joy, ye people, bow To God's exalted Son. ID If once his wrath arise, Ye perish on the place; Then blessed is the soul that flies For refuge to his grace.] PSALM 2. C The same. M. I WHY did the nations join to slay The Lord's anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his Gospel down ? 2 The Lord that sits above the skies, Derides their rage below; He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through. 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 "Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy u The utmost heathen lands : " Thy rod of iron shall destroy "The rebel that withstands." 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth ; Obey th' anointed Lord ; Adore the King of heavenly birth, And tremble at his word. 6 With humble love address his throne, For if he frown, ye die: Those are secure, and those alone, Who on his grace rely. PSALM 2. L. M. Christ's Deaths Resurrection and Ascension. 1 "MT^HYdid the Jews proclaim their rage? T t The Romans, why their swords employ Against the Lord? their powers engage, His dear Anointed to destroy ? 2 "Come, let us break his bands," they say. "This man shall never give us laws:" And thus they cast his yoke away. And nail'd the Monarch to the cross. But God, who high in glory reigns, Laughs at their pride, their rage controls : He'll smite their hearts with inward pains And speak in thunder to their souls. " I will maintain the King I made " On Zion's everlasting hill ; "My hand shall bring him from the deac^ " And he shall stand your Sovereign still/ [His wond'rous rising from the earth Makes his eternal Godhead known : The Lord declares his heavenly birth ; " This day have I begot my Son: " Ascend, my Son, to my right hand ; " There thou shalt ask, and 1 bestow " The utmost bouftds of heathen land : " To thee their suppliant tribes shall bow."] But nations that resist his grace Shall fall beneath his lifted rod ; His arm shall crush th' impious race That dare provoke th' avenging God. 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. 3 With humble love address the Son, Lest he grow angry, and ye die ; His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, His love gives life above the sky. 10 His storms shall quell the stubborn foe And sink his honours in the dust: Happy the souls, their God that know, And make his grace their only trust. PSALM 3. C. M. Doubts and fears suppressed ; or, God oar defence from sin and Satan. 1 ~\f Y God, how many are my fears ! JJMu How fast my foes increase! Conspiring my eternal death, They break my present peace. 2 The lying tempter would persuade There's no relief in heaven, And all my growing sins appear Too great to be forgiven. 3 But thou, my glory and my strength, Shalt on the tempter tread ; Shall silence all my threat'ning guilt, And raise my drooping head. 4 [I cried, and from his holy hill He bow'd a listening 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 ; PSALM 3, 4, 5. I woke and wonder' d at the grace That guarded my repose.] 6 What tho' the hosts of death and hell All arm'd against me stood : Terrors no more shall shake my soul ; My refuge is my God. 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, While I thy glory sing : My God hath broke the serpent's teeth, And death has lost his sting. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs ; His arm alone can save ; Blessings attend thy people here, And reach beyond the grave. PSALM 3. v. 1—5, 8. A Morning Psalm. L. M. 1 4~\ LORD how many are my foes, \J In this weak state of flesh and blood, My peace they daily discompose ; But my defence and hope is God. 2 Tir'd with the burdens of the day, To thee I rais"d an evening cry ; Thou heard'st when I began to pray, And thine almighty help was nigh. J Supported by thine heavenly aid, 1 laid me down and slept secure ; Not death should make my heart afraid, Though I should wake and rise no more. 4 But God sustain'd me all the night; Salvation doth to God belong : He rais'd my head to see the light, And makes his praise my morning song. PSALM 4. v. 1—7. L. M. Hearing of Prayer ; or, God our Portion, and Christ our Hope. 1 f~\ GOD of grace and righteousness, V^F Hear and attend when I complain: Thou hast enlarg'd me in distress ; Bow down a gracious ear again. 2 Ye sons of men, in vain ye try To turn my glory into shame: How long will scoffers love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name ? 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside ; He hears and pities their complaints, For the dear sake of Christ that died. 4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, We put our trust in God alone, And glory in his pard'ning grace. 5 Let the unthinking many say, " Who -will bestow some earthly good?" But, Lord, thy light and love we pray; Our souls de&ire this heavenly food. 6 Then shall my cheerful powers rejoice At grace divine, and love so great: Nor will I change my happy choice, For all their wealth and boasted state. PSALM 4. v. 3—5, 8. C. M. An Evening Fbalm. 1 T ORD, thou wilt hear me when 1 pray JLi I am for ever thine ; I fear before thee all the day, Nor would 1 dare to sin. 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 evening sacrifice ; And when my work is done, Great God, my faith and hope relies Upon thy grace alone. 4 Thus, with my thoughts composed to peace I'll give mine eyes to sleep ; Thy hand in safety keeps my days,, And will my slumbers keep. PSALM 5. C. M. For the Lord's Day Morning. LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear My voice ascending high ; To thee will I direct my pray'r, 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. 3 Thou art a God, before \vhose sight The wicked shall not stand; Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight Nor dwell at thy right hand. 4 But to thy house will I resort, To taste thy mercies there ; I will frequent thine holy court* And worship in thy fear. 5 O may thy spirit guide my feet, In ways of righteousness, Make every 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. 7 Lord, crush the serpent in the dus^ And all his plots destroy ; While those that in thy mercy trust* For ever shout for joy. 8 The men that love and fear thy name. Shall see their hopes falfill'd? PSALM 6, 7, 8. The mighty God will compass them With favour, as a shield. PSALM 6. C. M. Complaint in Sickntss ; or, Distase healed, 1 TN anger, Lord, do not chastise, X Withdraw the dreadful storm ; Nor let thine awful wrath arise Against a feeble worm. 2 My soul bow'd down with heavy cares, My flesh with pain oppress'd ; My couch is witness to my tears, My tears forbid my rest. 3 Sorrow and grief wear out my days; I waste the night with cries, And count the minutes as they pass, Till the slow morning rise. 4 Shall I be still tormented more ? My eyes consum'd with grief ? How long, my God, how long, before Thine hand affords relief? 5 He hears his mourning children speak, He pities all our groans ; He save us for his mercy's sake, And heals our broken bones. 6 The virtue of his sovereign word, Restores our fainting breath ; For silent graves praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in death. PSALM 6. L. M. Temptations in Sickness overcome. 1 T ORD, I can suffer thy rebukes, M-A When thou with kindness dost chastise: But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear, O let it not against me rise ! 2 Pity my languishing estate, And ease the sorrows that I feel ; The wounds thy heavy hand hath made, O let thy gentler touches heal ! 3 See how in sighs I pass my days, And waste in groans the weary night ; My bediswater'd with my tears; My grief consumes, and dims my sight. 4 Look how the powers of nature mourn ! How long, AlmighiyGod, 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 alt despairing thoughts depart ; My God, who hears my humble moan, Will ease my flesh and cheer my heart. PSALM 7. CM. God's care of his people and punishment of perse- cutors. 1 1VJY tru e ' >s in my heavenly Friend, JLTA My hope in thee my God : Rise, and my helpless life defend From those that seek my blood. 2 With insolence and fury they My ioul in pieces tear, As hungry lions rend the prey ^hen no deliverer's near. 3 If e'er my pride provok'd them first, Or once abus'd my foe, Then let them tread my life to dusfc, And lay m) honour low. 4 If there be malice found in me, I know thy piercing eyes; I should not dare appeal to thee^ Nor ask my God to rise. 5 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, Their pride and power control ; Awake to judgment and command Deliverance for my soul. PAUSE. 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 Tho' leagu'd in guile, their malice spread A snare before my way : Their mischiefs on their impious head.. His vengeance shall repay.] 9 That cruel, persecuting race Must feel his dreadful sword : Awake, my soul, and praise the grace And justice of the Lord. PSALM 8. S. M. God's Sovereignty and Goodness; and Man's Do, minion over the Creatures. 1 f\ LORD, our heavenly King, \J Thy name is all divine; Thy glories round the earth are spread, And o'er the heavens they shine. 2 When to thy works on high I raise my wondering eyes, And see the moon, complete in light, Adorn the darksome skies : 3 When I survey the stars, And all their shining forms, Lord, what is man, that worthless thing, Akin to dust and worms? PSALM 8, 9. 4 Lord, what is worthless man, That thou shouldst love him so ? Next to thine angels is he plac'd, And lord of all below. 5 Thine honours crown his head, While beasts, like slaves, obey, And birds that cut the air with wings, And fish that cleave the sea. 6 How rich thy bounties are! And wondrous are thy ways; Of dust and worms thy power can frame A monument of praise. 7 [From mouths of feeble babes And sucklings, thou canst draw Surprising honours to thy name. And strike the world with awe. 8 O Lord, our heavenly King, Thy name is all divine ; Thy glories round the earth are spread, And o'er the heavens they shine.] The glories of thy heavenly state Let the whole earth proclaim. PSALMS. First Part. L. M. Verse 1, 2, paraphrased. The Hosanna of the Children ; or, Infants praising God. A LMIGHTV Ruler of the skies, PSALM 8. C. M. Christ's Condescension and Glorification . made Man. 1 God OLORD, our Lord, how wondrous great Is thine exalted name ! The glories of thy heavenly state Let men and babes proclaim. 2 When I behold thy works on high, The moon that rules the night, And shining stars, that grace the sky, Those moving worlds of light : 3 Lord, what is man, or all his race, Who dwell so far below, That thou shouldst visit him with graGe, And love his nature so ! 4 That thine eternal Son should bear To take a. mortal form ; Made lower than his angels are, To save a dying worm ! 5 [Yet while he liv'd on earth unknown, And men would not adore, Behold obedient nature own His godhead and his power. 6 The waves lay spread beneath his feet ; And fish, at his command, Bring their large shoals t© Peter's not; Bring tribute to his hand. 7 These lesser glories of the Son, Shone through the fleshy cloud; Now we behold him on his throne, And men confess him God.] 8 Let him with majesty be crown'd Who bow'd his head to death ; And his eternal honours sound, From all things that have breath. 9 Jesus, our Lord, how wondrous great Is thine exalted name! Thro' the wide earth thy name is spread, And thine eternal glories rise O'er all the heavens thy hands have made. 2 To thee the voices of the young Their sounding notes of honour raise; And babes, with uninstructed tongue, Declare the wonders of thy praise. 3 Thy power assists their tender age To bring proud rebels to the ground ; To still the bold blasphemer's rage, And all their policies confound. 4 Children amidst thy temple throng, To see their great Redeemer's face ; The Son of David is their song, And loud hosannas fill the place. 5 The frowning scribes and angry priests In vain their impious cavils bring : Revenge sits silent in their breasts, While Jewish babes proclaim their King. PSALM 8. Second Part. L. M. Verse 3, fyc. paraphrase/2. Adam, and Christ, Lords of the old and new Creation, 1 ~T ORD, what was man, when made at first; JLi Adam, the offspring of the dust: That thou shouldst set him and his race, But just below an angel's place? 2 That thou shouldst raise his nature so, And makn him lord of all below ; Make every beast and bird submit, And lay the fishes at his feet? But O ! what brighter glories wait To crown the second Adam's state? What honours shall thy Son adorn, Who condescended to be born ? See him below his angels made ; Behold him numbered with the dead! To save a ruined world from sin : But he shall reign with power divine. The world to come, redeem'd from all The mis'nes that attend the fall, New made and glorious, shall submit At our exalted Saviour's fee^ PSALM 9. 1st Part. C. M. Wrath and Mercy from the Judgment Seal. WITH my whoie heart I'll raise my song, Thy wonders I'll proclaim ; PSALM 9, 10, 11 Thou sovereign Judge of right and wrong Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I'll sing thy majesty and grace ; >ly God prepares his throne, To judge the world in righteousness, And make his vengeance known. 3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove For all the poor oppress'd ; To save the people of his love, And give the weary rest. 4 The men that know thy name will trust In thine abundant grace ; For thou hast ne'er forsook the just, Who humbly seek thy face. $ Sing praises to the righteous Lord, Who dwells on Zion's hill ; Who executes his threat'ning ward, Whose works his grace fulfil. PSALM 9. 2d Part. C. M. Verse 12. The Wisdom and Equity of Providence. 1 \\T HEN the great Judge supreme and just, 7 7 Shall once inquire for blood ; The humble souls, that mourn in dust Shall find a faithful God. 2 He, from the dreadful gates of death, Does his own children raise: In Zion's gates, with cheerful breathy They sing their Father's praise. 3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet. Into the pit they made ; And sinners perish in the net That their own hands have spread. 4 Thus, by thy judgment mighty God, * Are thy deep counsels known ; When men of mischief are destroy 'd, In snares that were their own. PAUSE. 5 The wicked shall sink down to hell : Thy wrath devour the lands That dare forget thee, or rebel Against thy known commands. 6 Though saints to sore distress are brought, And wait, and long complain; Their cries shall never be forgot. Nor shall their hopes be vain. 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat, To judge and saw the poor ; Let nations tremble at thy feet, And man prevail no more. 8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud, And put their hearts to pain ; Make them confess that thou art God, And they but feeble men.] PSALM 10. CM. Prayer heard, and Saints saved ; or, Pride, Atheism, and Opprtssion punished. FOR A DAY OF HUMILIATION. 1 T€THY doth the Lord depart so far? T T And why conceal his face, When great calamities appear, And times of deep distress? 2 Lord shall the wicked still deride Thy justice and thy laws ? Shall they advance their heads in pride^ And slight thy righteous cause? 3 They cast thy judgments from their sigh?,. And then insult the poor : They boast in their exalted height, That they shall fall no more. 4> Arise, O God, lift up thine hand, Attend our humble cry; No enemy shall dare to stand, When God ascends on high. PAUSE. 5 Why do the men of malice rage, And say with foolish pride, ' The God of heaven will ne'er engage " To fight on Zion's side?" 6 But thou forever art our Lord ; And powerful is thine hand, As when the heathens felt thy sword, And perish'd from thy land. 7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray, And cause thine ear to hear ; Accept the vows thy children pay, And free thy saints from fear. 8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress. No more despise the just; And mighty sinners shall confess. They are but earth and dust. PSALM 11. L.M. God loves the Righteous, and hates the Wicked. 1 1% |~ V refuge is the God of love ; JjJ. Why do my foes insult, and cry " Fly like a timorous trembling dove, " To distant woods or mountains fly ?" 2 If government be once destroy'd, (That firm foundation of our peace,) And violence make justice void, Where shall the righteous seek redress? 3 The Lord in heaven has fix'd his throne. His eye surveys the world below : To him all mortal things are known ; His eyelids search our spirits through. 4, If he afflicts his saints so far, To prove their love and try their grace. What may the bold transgressors fear ? His soul abhors their wicked ways. PSALM 12, 13, 14 5 On impiqus wretches he shall reign Sulphureous flames of wasting death; Such as he kindled on the plain Of Sodom, with his angry breath. 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls, Whoae thoughts and actions are sincere; And with a gracious eye beholds The men that his own image bear. PSALM 12. L. M. The Saint's Safely and Hope in evil times ; or, Sins of the Tongue complained of, viz. Blasphemy, Falsehood, fye. 1 A LMIGHTY God, appear and save! JTm. For vice and vanity prevail; The Godly perish in the grave. The just depart, the faithful fail. 2 The whole discourse, when crowds are met, Is fiil'd with trifles, loose and vain ; Their lips are flatt'ry and deceit, And their proud language is profane. 3 But lips that with deceit abound, Shall not maintain their triumph long: The God of vengeance will confound The flatt'ring and blaspheming tongue. 4 " Yet shall our words be free," they cry ; " Our tongues shallbecontrol'dby none: " Where is the Lord will ask. us why? Or say, our lips are not our own ?" 5 The Lord, who sees the poor oppress'd, And hears th' oppressor's haughty strain, Will rise to give his children rest. Nor shall they trust his 'word in vain. 6 Thy word, O Lord, though often try'd, Void of deceit shall still appear: Not silver, seven times purify'd From dross and mixture, shines so clear. 7 Thy grace shall in the darkest hour Defend from danger and surprise ; Though, when the vilest men have power, . On every side oppressors rise. PSALM 12. C. M. Complaint oj a general corruption of manners: or, the promise and signs of Christ's coming to judgment. TTELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail, Jtl Religion loses ground ; The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound. Their oaths and promises they break,. Yet act the flatterer's part ; With fair deceitful iips they speak, And with a double heart. If we reprove some hajeful lie, They scorn our faithful word : " Are not our lips our own," they cry, " And who shall be our Lord ?" 4 Scoffers appear on every side. Where a vile race of men , Is rafted to seats of power and pride'. And bear the sword in vain. PAUSE. Lord, when iniquities abound, And blasphemy grows bold ; When faith is rarely to be found, And love is waxing cold; Is not thy chariot hastening on? Hast thou not given the sign ? May we not trust and live upon A promise so divine? " Yes," saith the Lord, " now will I rise, " And make th' oppressors flee ; M I shall appear to their surprise, " And set my servants free." 8 Thy word, like silver seven times try'd, Through ages shall endure : The men that in thy truth confide Shall find thy promise sure. PSALM 13. C. M. Complaint under the temptation of the DeviL HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face? My God, how long delay? When shall I feel those heavenly rays That chase my fears away ? 2 How long shall my poor labouring soul Wrestle and toil in vain? Thy Word can all my foes control And ease my raging pain. 3 See how the prince of darkness tries All his malicious arts ; He spreads a mist around my eye?, And throws his fiery darts. 4- Be thou my sun, and thou my shield, My soul in safety keep : Make haste, before mine eyes are seal'd In death's eternal sleep. 5 How would the tempter boast aloud. Should I become his prey! Behold the sons of hell grow proud To see thy long delay. 6 But they shall flee at thy rebuke, And Satan hide his head ; He knows the terrors of thy look. And hears thy voice with dread. 7 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace. Whence all my comforts spring : I shall employ my lips in praise, And thy salvation sing. PSALM 14. 1st Part. C. M. By nature ail men aie Sinners. FOOLS, in their hearts, believe and soy, " That all religion's vain, " There is no God that reigns on high. " Or minds the affairs of men. 8 PSALM 14, 15, 16. 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane, Corrupt discourse proceeds; And in their impious hands are found Abominable deeds. 3 The Lord from his celestial throne Look'd down on things below, To find the man that sought his grace Or did his justice know. 4 By nature all are gone a.-tray, Their practice all the tame ; There's none that fears his Maker's hand, There's none that loves his name. 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, Their slanders never cease ; How swift to mischief are their feet ! Nor know the paths of peace. 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root!) In every heart are found ; Nor can they bear diviner fruit, Till grace refine the ground. PSALM 14. 2d Part. C. M. The folly of Persecutors 1 k RE sinners now so senseless grown J\. That they the saints devour? And never worship at thy throne, Nor fear thine awful power? 2 Great God, appear to their surprise, Reveal thy dreadful name ; Let them no more thy wrath despise, Nor turn our hope to shame. 3 Dostthou not dwell among the just? And yet our foes deride, That we should make thy name our trust: Great God, confound their pride. 4 O that the joyful day was come To finish our distress ! When God shall bring his children home, Our songs shall never cease. PSALM 15. CM. Character of a Saint ; or a Citizen of Zion ; or the qualifications of a Christian. 1 T^ITHO shall inhabit in thy hill, *▼ O God of holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his throne of grace? 2 The man that walks in pious ways, And works with righteous hands, That trusts his Maker's promis'd grace, And follows his commands. 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, Nor slanders with his tongue ; Will scarce believe an ill report, Nor do his neighbour wrong. 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns, Loves all that fear the Lord; And tho' to his Own hurt he swears, Still he performs his word. 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, And never wrong the poor ; This man shall dwell with God on earth, And find his heaven secure. PSALM 15. L. M. Religion and justice, Goodness and truth : or, Du- ties, to God and man ; or the qualifications of a Christian. 1 ^tM/"HO shall ascend thy heavenly place, T T Great God, and dwell before thy face? The man that minds religion now, And humbly walks with God below : 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean, Whose lips still speak the things they mean; No slanders dwell upon his tongue ; He hates to do his neighbour wrong. 3 [.Scarce will he trust an ill report, Or vent it to his neighbour's hurt; Sinners of state he can despise, But saints are honour'd in his eyes, 4 [Firm to his word he ever stood, And always makes his promise good, Nor dares to change the thing he swears, Whatever pain or loss he bears.] 5 [He never deals in bribing gold, And mourns that justice should be sold: While others scorn and wrong the poor, Sweet charity attends his door.] 6 He loves his enemies and prays For those that curse him to his face ; And doth to all men still the same, That he would hope or wish from them. 7 Yet, when his holiest works are done, His soul depends on grace alone ; This is the man thy face shall see, And dwell for ever, Lord, with thee. PSALM 16. Is* Part. L. M. Confession of our Poverty, and saints the best com* pany ; or good works profit men, not God. 1 T)RESERVE me, Lord, in time of need. Jt For succour to thy throne I flee, But have no merits there to plead; JVIy goodness cannot reach to thee. 2 Oft have my heart and tongue confess'd, How empty and how poor I am ; My praise can never make thee bless'd, 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 I keep, These are the choicest friends I know. 4 Let others choose the sons of mirth To give a relish to their wine ! PSALM 16, 17. 9 I love the men of heavenly birth, Whose thoughts and language are divine. PSALM 16. 2d Part. L. M. Christ 1 s All-suffictency. 1 TTOW fast their guilt and sorrows rise, JL-M. Who haste to seek some idol-god ; I will not taste their sacrifice, *> Their offerings of forbidden blood, 2 My God provides aficher cup, A nobler food to live upon ; He for my life has offer'd up Jesus, his best 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. PSALM 16. 3d Part. L. M. Courage in Death, and hope in the Resurrection, 1 "¥M7"HEN God is nigh, my faith is strong ; ▼ T His arm is my almighty prop : Be glad, my heart, rejoice, my tongue, My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 2 Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul forever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. 3 My flesh shall thy first call obey, Shake off the dust, and rise on high, Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous way Up to thy throne above the sky. 4 There streams of endless pleasure flow ; And full discoveries of thy grace (Which we but tasted here below) Spread heavenly joys through all the place PSALM 16. v. 1—3. 1st Part. C. M Support and Counsel from God without Merit. 1 O AVE me, O Lord, from every foe ; O In thee my trust I place, Though all the good that I can do Can ne'er deserve thy grace. 2 Yet if my God prolong my breath, The saints may still rejoice ; The saints, the glory of the earth, The people of my choice. 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 pleased with present good, But more rejoice in hope. C 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 ; Nor death nor hell my hope shall move While such a friend is nigh. PSALM 16. 2d Part. C. M. The Death and Resurrection of Christ. 1 « T SET the Lord before my face. _1_ " He bears my courage up: «* My heart, my tongue, their joys express-,. " My. flesh shall rest in hope. 2 " My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave 44 Where souls departed are, " Nor quit my body to the grave ' ' To see corruption there. 3 "Thou wilt reveal the path of life, "And raise me to thy throne: "Thy courts immortal pleasure give, " Thy presence joys unknown." 4 [Thus, in the name of Christ the Lord, The holy David sung, And Providence fulfils the word Of his prophetic tongue. 5 Jesus, whom every saint adores, Was crucified and slain ; Behold the tomb its prey restores, Behold he lives again. 6 When shall my feet arise and stand On heaven's eternal hills? There sits the Son at God's right hand, And there the Father smiles.] PSALM 17. v. 13, &c. S. M. Portion of Saints and Sinners ; or, Hope and De$> pair in Death. 1 A RISE, my gracious God, J\. And make the wicked flee ; They are but thy chastising rod To drive thy saints to thee. 2 Behold the sjnner dies, His haughty words are vain. Here in this life his pleasure lies. And all beyond is pain. 3 Then let his pride advance, And boast of all his store ; The Lord is my inheritance, My soul can wish no more. 4 I shall behold the face Of my forgiving God; And stand complete in righteousness,. Wash'd in my Saviour's blood. 5 There's a new heaven begun, When 1 awake from death, 10 PSALM 17, 18. Drest in the likeness of thy Son, And draw immortal breath. PSALM 17. L.M. The Sinner's portion and SainVs hope ; or, the Hea ven of separate Souh,and the Resurrection. 1 T OR D, I am thine ; but thou wilt prove JLi 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: I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 4 This life's a dream, an empty show ; But the bright world, to which I go, Hath joys substantial and sincere; When shall I wake and find me there? 5 O glorious hour? O blest abode? 1 shall be near, and like my God; And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. 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. L. M. PSALM 18. Is* Part. Verse 1—9, 15—18. Deliverance from Despair; or Temptation overcome. 1 fllHEE will I love, O Lord, my strength, B My rock, my tower, my high defence ; Thy mighty arm shall be my trust, For I have found salvation thence. 2 Death, and the terrors of the grave. Stood round me with their dismal shade ; While floods of high temptation rose, And made my sinking soul afraid, 3 I saw the opening gatt-.s of hell, With endless pains and sorrows there, (Which none but they that feel can tell) While I was» hurry'd to despair. 4 In my distress I call'd my God, When I could scarce believe him mine; Hebow'd his ear to my complaint, Audi prov'd his saving grace 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. 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 ragv But Christ, ray Lord, is conqueror still In all the wars the proud can wage. 8 My song forever shall record That terrible, that joyful hour : And give the glory to the Lord, Due to his mercy and his power. PSALM 18. v. 20—26. 2d Part. L. M, Sincerity Proved and Rewarded. IORD, thou hast seen my soul sincere, -i Hast made thy truth and love appear ; Before mine eyes [ set thy laws, And thou hast own'd my righteous cause. I Since I have learned thy holy ways, I've walk'd upright before thy face : Or if my feet did e'er depart, Thy love reclaimed my wandering heart. & What sore temptations broke my rest! What wars and smugglings in my breast! But through thy grace, that reigns within, I guard against my darling sin : L That sin that close besets me still, That works and strives against my will r When shall thy Spirit's sovereign power 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 And men that love revenge shall know, God hath an arm of vengeance too r The just and pure, shall ever say, Thou art more pure, more just than they. PSALM 18. UPart. L.M. Verse 30, 31, 34, 35, 46, &c. Rejoicing in God ; or, Salvation and Triumph. 1 XUST are thy ways, and true thy word, J Great Rock of my secure abode : Who is a God beside the Lord ? Or where's a refuge like our God ? 2 'Tis he that 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. 3 He lives, and blessings crown his reign ; The God of my salvation lives ; The dark designs of hell are vain. While heavenly peace my Father gives. 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. PSALM 18, 19. n 5 To David and his royal seed, Thy grace for ever shall extend ; Thy love to saints, in Christ their bead, Knows not a limit, nor an end. PSALM 18. Itf Part. CM. Victory and Ti iumph over Temporal Enemies. 1 "¥MrE ' ove tnee > Lord? *"d we adore; f T Now is thine arm reveal'd; Thou art our strength, our heavenly tower, 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. 3 When God, our leader shines in arms, What mortal heart can bear 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, And swift as flames obey. 3 He speaks, and at his fierce rebuke Whole armies are dismay'd ; His voice, his frown, his angry look, Strikes all their courage dead. 6 He forms our generals for the field, With all their dreadful skill ; Gives them his awful sword to wield, And makes their hearts of steel. 7 Oft has the Lord whole nations bless'd For his own church's sake ; The powers that give his people rest, Shall of his care partake. PSALM 18. Second Part. C. M. The Conqueror's Song. I FilO thine almighty arm we owe JL The triumphs of the day: Thy terrors, Lord, confound the foe, And melt their strength away. 3 'Tis by thy aid our troops prevail, And break united powers, Or burn their boasted fleets, or scale The proudest of their towers. 3 Hftw have we chas'd them through the field And trod them to the ground, While thy salvation was our shield, But they no shelter found ! 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 ? 5 The God of Israel ever lives ; His name be ever bless'd ; 'Tis his own arm the vict'ry gives, And gives his people rest. PSALM 19. Is* Pert S. JM. The Book of Nature and Scripture. FOR THE LORD'S DAY MORNING. 1 "OEHOLD, the lofty sky J3 Declares its Maker, God ; And all the starry works on high Proclaim his power abroad. 2 The darkness and the light Still keep their course the same ; While night to day, and day to night, Divinely teach his name. 3 In every different land Their general voice is known: They show the wonders of his hand. And orders of his throne. 4 Ye Christian lands, 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 forever sure, And his rewards are great 7 [Not honey to the taste Affords so much delight; Nor gold that has the furnace pass'd So much allures the sight, 8 While of thy works I sing, Thy glory to proclaim, Accept the praise, my God, my King, In my Redeemer's name.] PSALM 19. 2d Part. S. M. God's Word most excellent; or, Sincerity and Watch- fulness. FOR THE LORD'S DAY MORNING. 1 TIE HOLD, the morning sun JLJ Begins his glorious way ; His beams through all the nations ran,, 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 12 PSALM 19, 20. 4 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions given ! O may I never read in vain, But find the path to heaven ! PAUSE. 5 I heard thy word with love, And I would fain obey : Send thy good Spirit from above To guide me, lest 1 stray. 6 O who can ever find The errors of his ways ? Yet, with a bold, presumptuous mind, I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of every sin, Forgive my secret faults, And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. 8 While, with my heart and tongue, I spread thy praise abroad, Accept the worship and the song, My Saviour and my God. PSALM 19. L. M. The Books of Nature and Scripture compared ; or the glory and success of the Gospel. X fpHE heavens declare thy glory, Lord : JL In every star thy goodness shines ; 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 ; 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 : So when thy truth began its race, It touch'd and glanc'd on every land. 4 Nor shall the spreading gospel rest Till through the world thy truth has run ; Till Christ has all the nations bless'd That see the light, or feel the sun. 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 6 Thy noblest wonders here we view, In souls renew'd and sins forgiven ; Lord, cleanse my sins, my soul renew, And make thy word my guide to heaven. PSALM 1 9. Tune 1 1 3th Psalm. The Book of Nature and Scripture. GREAT God, the heaven's well order'd frame Declares the glories of thy name : There tby rich works of wonder shine* A thousand starry beauties there, A thousand radiant marks appear Of boundless power, and skill divine. From night to day, from day tonight. The dawning and the dying light, Lectures of heavenly wisdom read ; With silent eloquence they raise A Our thoughts to our Creator's praise, And neither sound nor language need. I Yet their divine instructions run Far as the journeys of the sun, And every nation knows their voice. The sun, like some young bridegroom dress'd, Breaks from the chambers of the east, Rolls round and makes the earth rejoice. [ Where'er he spreads his beams abroad, He smiles, and speaks his Maker, God: AH nature joins to show thy praise : Thus God in every crea*ure shines J Fair is the book of nature's lines, But fairer is the book of grace. PAUSE. 5 I love the volumes of thy word ; What light and joy those leaves afford To ?ouls benighted and distress'd ! Thy precepts guide my doubtful way, Thy fear forbids my feet to stray. Thy promise leads my heart to rest. 6 From the discoveries of thy law The perfect rules of life I draw ; These are my study and delight ; Not honey so invites the taste, Nor gold that hath the furnace past Appears so pleasing to the sight. 7 Thy threatnings wake my slumbering eyes, And warn me where my danger lies i But 'tis thy blessed gospel, Lord, That makes my guilty conscience clean, Converts my soul, subdues my siu, And gives a free, but large reward. 8 Who knows the errors of his thoughts ! 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. Frayer, and hope of Victory'. FOR A DAY OF PRAYER IN TIME OF WAR. 1 "l\TO W may the God of power and grace .1^1 Attend his people's humble cry ! Jehovah hears when Israel prays, And brings deliverance from on high. 2 The name of Jacob's God defends, When bucklers fail and brazen walls ; He from his sanctuary sends Succour and strength when Zion calls. 3 Well he remembers all our sighs, His love exceeds oar best deserts; PSALM 21, 22. 13 His love accepts the sacrifice Of bumble groans and broken hearts. 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: Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts. 6 [O may the memory of thy name Jnspire our armies for the fight ! Our foes shall fall and die with shame, Or quit the fiVld with coward flight.] 7 Now save us. Lord, from slavish fear, Now let our hopes be firm and strong, Till thy salvation shall appear, And joy and triumph raise the song. .PSALM 21. C. M. National Blessings acknowledged. 1 TN thee, great God, with songs of praise, A Our favoured realms rejoice ; And, bless'd with thy salvation, raise To heaven their cheerful voice. 2 Thy sure defence, thro' nations round, Hath spread our rising name, And all our feeble efforts crown'd With freedom and with fame. 3 In deep distress our injur'd land, lmplor'd thy power to save ; For life we prayed ; thy bounteous hand The timely blessing gave. 4 Thy mighty arm, eternal Power, Oppos'd their deadly aim, In mercy swept them from our shore, And spread their sails with shame. 5 On thee, in want, in wo, or pain, Our hearts alone rely ; Our rights thy mercy will maintain, And all our wants aupply. 8 Thus, Lord, thy wond'rous pow'r declare And still exalt thy fame ; While we glad songs of praise prepare, For thine Almighty name. PSALM 21. v. 1—9. L. M. Christ exalted to the Kingdom. 1 T| AV ( D rejoie'd in God, his strength, JLF Rais'd to the throne by special grace ; But Christ the Son, appears at length, Fulfils the triumph and the praise. 2 How great the bless' d Messiah's joy In the salvation of thy hand ! Lord, thou hast rais'dhis kingdom high, And given the world to his command. 3 Thy goodness grants whate'er he will; Nor doth the least request withhold: Blessings of love prevent him still, And crowns of glory, not of gold. 4 Honour and majesty divine Around his sacred temples shine ; Blest with the favour of thy face, And length of everlasting days. 5 Thine hand shall find out all his foes , And, as a fiery oven glows With raging heat and living coals. So shall thy wrath devour their souls- PSALM 22. v. 1— 6. 1st Part. CM The Sufferings and Death of Christ. 1 ^KM^HY has my God my soul forsook-, TT Nor will a smile afford? (Thus David once in anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) 2 Though 'tis thy chief delight to dwell Among thy praising saints, Yet thou canst hear our groans as well, And pity our complaints. 3 Our fathers trusted in thy name, And great deliv' ranee found; But I'm a worm, despis'd of men, And trodden to the ground. 4 With shaking 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 an helper found? PAUSE. 7 Behold thy darling left among The cruel and the proud, By foes encompass'd, 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. 9 Yet if thy sovereign 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 ; But I resign my will to thee, And drink the sorrows up. 14 PSALM 22. 23. 11 My heart dissolves with pangs unknown; In groans I waste my breath; Thy heavy hand hath brought me down, Low as the dust of death. £2 Father, I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand; My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command. PSALM 22. 2d Part. CM. Verse 20, 21, 27—31. Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation. 1 " 1VTOW from the roaring lion's rage, J3I " O Lord, protect thy Son ; «• Nor leave thy darling to engage " The powers of hell alone." 2 Thus did our suffering Saviour pray, With mighty cries and tears ; God heard him in that dreadful day, And chas'd away his fears; 3 Great was the victory of his death, His throne exalted high; And all the kindreds of the earth Shall worship, or shall die. 4 A numerous offspring must arise From his expiring groans ; They shall be reckon'd in his eyes For daughters and for sons. 5 The meek and humble souls shall see His table richly spread ; And all that seek the Lord shall be With joys immortal fed. 6 The isles shall know the righteousness Of our incarnate God ; And nations yet unborn profess Salvation in his blood. PSALM 22. L. M. Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation. 1 T^TOW 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. 2 The Jews behold him thus forlorn, And shake their heads, and laugh in scorn; " 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. *' If God the blessed lov'd him so, " Why doth he fail to help him now?" 4 Oh savage people! cruel priests! How they stood round like raging beasts; Like lions gaping to devour, When God had left him in their power. 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: Rais'd from the dead, he reigns on high;; The nations learn his righteousness, And humble sinners taste his grace. PSALM 23. L. M. God our Shepherd. 1 1%/JY Shepherd is the living Lord ; JJjL Now shall my wants be well supply'd ; 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 bless'd.* 3 My wandering feet his ways mistake: But he restores my soul to peace, And leads me, for his mercy's sake, In the fair paths of righteousness. 4 Though I walk through the gloomy vale, Where death and all its terrors are; My heart and hope shall never fail, For God my Shepherd's with me there. 5 Amidst the darkness and the deeps, Thou art my comfort, thou my stay ; Thy staff supports my feeble steps, Thy rod directs my doubtful way. 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 ,vine. 7 [How I rejoice, when on my head Thy Spirit condescends to rest! 'Tis a divine anointing shed, Like oil of gladness at a feast. & 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.] PSALM 23. C M. 1 ~|M"¥ Shepherd will supply my need ; JJM. Jehovah is his name ; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, Beside the living stream. 2 He brings my wandering spirit back, When I forsake his ways, And leads, me, for his mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace. 3 When I walkthrough the shades of death Thy presence is my stay ; PSALM 23, 24, 25. 15 One word of thy supporting breath, Drives all my fears away. 4 Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread ; IMy cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. 5 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may thy house hie mine abode, And all my work be praise ! 6 There would I find a settled rest, ( While others go and come,) No more a stranger nor a guest ; But like a child at home. PSALM 23. S. M. 1 fflHE Lord my Shepherd is, X I shall be well supply'd ; Since he is mine, and 1 am his, What can I want beside? 2 He leads me to the place Where heavenly pasture grows; ' Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. 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. f While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Tho' I should walk thro* death's dark shade, My Shepherd's with me there. 5 Amid surrounding 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 following days; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise. PSALM 24. C. M. Dwelling with God. 1 filHE earth for ever is the Lord's, JL With Adam's numerous race ; He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. 2 But, who among the sons of men, May visit thine abode? He that hath hands from mischief elean, 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 that seek The God of Jacob's face 4 Now let our soul's immortal powers To meet the Lord prepare, Lift up their everlasting doors, The King of glory's near. 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. PSALM 24. L. M. Saints dwell in Heaven ; or Christ's Aseension, 1 1 1 IRIS 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. 2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky ; Who shall ascend that bless'd abode, And dwell so near his Maker God. 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bles*, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race. That seek the God of Jacob's face : These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dwell in everlasting light. PAUSE. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high. Behold the King of glory nigh ! Who can this King of glory be ? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display r To make the Lord, the Saviour way : Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwelt. 7 Rais'd from the dead, in awful state, He opens heaven's eternal gate, To give his saints a bless'd abode Near their Redeemer and their God, PSALM 25. v. 1—11. 1st Part. S.M Wailing for Pardon and Direction . 1 T LIFT my soul to God, JL My trust is in his name; Let not my foes, that seek my blood, Still triumph in my shame. 2 Sin and the powers of hell Persuade me to despair ; Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well That I may 'scape the snare. 3 From beams of dawning light Till evening shades arise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait, With ever-longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth ; 16 PSALM 25, 26, 21. Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth. 5 The Lord is jast and kind, The meek 6hall learn his ways, And ev'ry humble sinner find The methods of his grace. 8 For his own goodness' 6ake He saves my soul from shame, He pardons (tho' my guilt be great) Thro' my Redeemer's name. PSALM 25. 2d Part. S. M. Verse 12, 14, 10, 13. Divine Instruction. 1 117 HERE shall the man be found T ▼ That fears t' offend his God, That loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod ? 2 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart, The wonders of his cov'nant show, And all his love impart. 3 The dealings of his power Are truth and mercy still, . With such as keep his cov'nant sure, And love to do his will. 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker's face; Their seed shall taste the promises In their extensive grace. PSALM 25. v 15—22. 3d Part. S. M Distress of Soul; or } Backsliding and desertion. 1 Tk/fTNE eyes and my desire jSm. Are ever to the Lord; I love to plead his promis'd grace, And restupon.his word. 2 Turn, turn thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near ; When will thy hand assist my feet To 'scape the deadly snare ! 3 When shall the sovereign graoe Of my forgiving God, Restore me from those dangerous ways My wandering feet have trod ! 4 The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my wo ; My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. 5. With every 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. 8 With humble faith I wait To see thy face again : Of Israel it shall ne'er be said, " He sought the Lord in vain." PSALM 26. L..M. Self-examination ; or, Evidence of Grace. 1 I UDGS me, O Lord, and prove my ways • " And try my reins, and try my heart ; My faith upon thy promise stays, Nor from thy law my feet depart, 2 I hate to walk, 1 hate to sit With men of vanity and lies ; The scoffer and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of mine eyes; 3 Amongst thy saints will I appear, Array'd in robes of innocence ; Bat 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: 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. v.l-6. 1st Part. CM. The Chunk is our delight and safely. 1 rjlHE Lord of glory is my light, JL And my salvation too ; God is my strength ; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One privilege my heart desires ; O grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God, 3 There shall 1 offer my requests, And see thy beauty stili ; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there inquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear^ There may his children hide ; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around. PSALM 27, 28, 29, 30. 17 And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. PSALM 27. 2d Part. CM. Verses 8, 9, 13, 14. Prayer and Hope. OOON as I heard my Father say, Ye children seek my grace,' My heart reply'd without delay, " I'll seek my Father's face." 2 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away ; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 3 Should friends and kindred, near and dear, Leave me to want or die, My God will 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 deceived. 5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up ; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. PSALM 28. L. M. God the Refuge of the Afflicted. 1 r¥10 thee, O Lord, I raise my cries; _1_ My fervent prayer in mercy hear, For ruin waits my trembling soul, If thou refuse a gracious ear. 2 When suppliant tow'rds thy holy hill I lift my mournful hands to pray, Afford thy grace, nor drive me still, With impious hypocrites, away. 3 To sons of falsehood, that despise The works and wonders of thy reign, Thy vengeance gives the due reward, And sinks their souls to endless pain. 4 But, ever blessed be the Lord, Whose mercy hears my mournful voice, My heart, that trusted in his word, In his salvation shall rejoice. 5 Let every saint, in sore distress, By faith approach his Saviour God ; Then grant, O Lord, thy pard'ning grace, And feed thy church with heavenly food. PSALM 29. L. M. Storm and Thunder* I fT\ IVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, \Jf Give to the Lord renown and power ; Ascribe due honors to his name, And his eternal might adore, D 2 The Lord proclaims his power aloud Thro' every ocean, every land ; His voice divides the watery cloud, And lightnings blaze at his command. 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind, Lay the wide forest bare around ; The fearful hart, and frightened hind, Leap at the terror of the sound. 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. The Lord sits Sovereign on the flood, The Thund'rer reigns for ever King ; But makes his church his bless'd abode, Where we his awful glories sing. 6 In gentler language, there the Lord The counsel of his grace imparts: Amidst the raging storm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. PSALM 30. Is* Part. L. M. Sickness Healed and Sorrows 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? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love ; Let all your powers rejoice, and trace The wond'rous records of his grace. 3 His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days; Tho' grief and tears the night employ, The morning star restores the joy. PSALM 30. v. 6. 2d Part. L. M. Health, Sickness and Recovery. FIRM was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd 'twould ne'er be night ; Fondly I said within my heart, " Pleasure and peace shall ne'er depart." 2 But I forgot thine arm was strong, Which made my mountain stand so long: Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 3 I cried aloud to thee, my God, ' What canst thou profit by my blood ? ' Deep in the dust can I declare 4 Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there f 4 " Hear me, O God of grace," 1 said, " And bring me from among the dead :" 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 ; 18 PSALM 31, 32. I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 6 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne'er be silent of thy name ; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heaven. For sickness heal'd, and sins forgiven. PSALM 31. 1st Part. C. M. Verses 5, 13,19, 22, 23. Deliverance from Death. 1 fllO thee, O God of truth and love, JL My spirit I commit: Thou hast redeemed my soul from death, And sav'd me from the pit. 2 Despair and comfort, hope and fear, Maintain'd a doubtful strife; While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd To take away my life. 3 " My time is in thy hand," I cry'd, " Tho' I draw near the dust; Thou art the refuge where I hide, The God in whom I trust. 4 Oh 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, " I must despair and die ; 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. 5 What should I wish or wait for then, From creatures, earth, and dust ? They make our expectations vain, And disappoint our trust. 6 Now I forbid my carnal hope, My fond desires recall ; I give my mortal interest up, And make my God my all. PSALM 39. v. 9—13. 3d Part. C. M Sick-bed Devotion; or, pleading without repining. 1 4^ O D of my life, look gently down, \JT Behotd the pains I feel : But 1 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 murmuring word, Against thy chastening hand, 3 Yet I may plead with humble cries, Remove thy sharp rebukes: My strength consumes, my spirit dies, Thro'' thy repeated strokes. LESS'D is the man, whose breast car JLJAnd melt with pity to the poor; [move. 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 ; He in ihe time of general grief Shall find the Lord has mercy too. 3 His soul shall live secure on earth, With secret blessings on his head, When drought, and pestilence, and dearth, Around him multiply their dead. Or if he languish on his couch, God will pronounce his sins forgiven, Will save him with a healing touch, Or take his willing soul to heaven. PSALM 42. v. 1—9. C. M. Desertion and hope ; or, complaint oj absence from public worship. 1 "¥M7"ITH earnest longings of the mind, TT My God, to thee 1 look; So pants the hunted hart to find And taste the cooling brook. 2 When shall I see thy courts of grace. And meet my God again ? 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, " And where's your God at last?" 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. 5 But why, my soul, sunk down sofar Beneath this heavy load? My spirit, why indulge despair, And sin against my God? 6 Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand Can all thy woes remove; For 1 shall yet before him stand, And sing restoring love. PSALM 42. v. 6— 11. L. M. Melancholy thoughts reproved; or Hope in affliction 1 ~\/f Y spirit sinks within me, Lord, JjJ_ But, I will call thy name to mind, And times of past distress record, When I have found my God was kind. 2 Huge troubles, with tumultuous noise, Swell, like a sea, and round me spread; The rising waves drown all my joys, And roll tremendous 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. 4 I'll cast myself before his feet, And say, "My God, my heavenly rock, «« Why doth ihy love so long forget " The soul that groans beneath thy stroke ? r > 5 I'll chide my heart that sinks so low ; Why should my soul indulge her grief? Hope in the Lord, and praise him too ; He is my rest, my sure relief. 2G PSALM 43, 44, 45. 6 My God, my most exceeding joy, Thy light and truth shall guide me still ; Thy word shall my best thoughts employ, And lead me to thy heavenly hill. PSALM 43. C. M. Safely in divine protection. 1 TUDGE me, O God, and plead my cause *J Against a sinful race ; From vile oppression and deceit Secure me by thy grace. 2 On thee my steadfast hope depends ; And am i left to mourn ? To sink in sorrows, and in vain Implore thy kind return? 3 O send thy light to guide my feet, And bid thy truth appear; Conduct me to thy holy hill, To taste thy mercies there. 4 Then to thy altar, O my God, My joyful feet shall rise, And my triumphant song shall praise The God that rules the skies. 5 Sink not my soul, beneath thy fear, Nor yield to weak despair; For I shall live to praise the Lord, And bless his guardian care. PSALM 44. v. 1—3, 8, 15,26. C. M. The Church's complaint in Persecution. \ ' I" ORD, we hav*e heard thy works of old, I i Thy works of power and grace, \Y hen to our ears our fathers told The wonders of their days. 2 They saw thy beauteous churches rise, The spreading gospel run ; While light and glory from the skies Through all their temples shone. 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. 4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame 1 . 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 heaven, Nor have our steps declin'd the road Of duty thou hast given. 6 The- dragons all around us roar With their destructive breath, And thine (vvn hand has bruis'd us sore. Hard by the gates of death. PAUSE. 7 We are expos'd all day to die, A* martyrs for thy name; As sheep for slaughter bound we lie. And wait the kindling flame. 8 Awake, arise, almighty Lord, Why sleeps thy wonted grace? Why should we seem like men abhorr'd. Or banish'd from thy face? 9 Wilt thou for ever cast us off, And still neglect our cries? For ever hide thine heavenly love From our afflicted eyes ? 10 Down to the dust our soul is bow'd, And dies upon the ground ; Rise for our help, rebuke the proud, And all their powers 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. The Glory of Christ ; the success of the Gospel; and the Gemilt Churcn. 1 "]%/!" Y Saviour and my King, JJM. Thy beauties are divine; Thy lips with blessings overflow, And every grace is thine. 2 Now make thy glory known, Gird on thy dreadful sword, And rise in majesty to spread The conquests of thy word. 3 Strike through thy stubborn foes, Or make their hearts obey, While justice, meekness, grace aud truth Attend thy glorious way. 4 Thy laws, O God. are right, Thy throne shall ever stand; And thy victorious gospel prove A sceptre in thy hand, 5 |T!iy Father, and thy God, Hath without measure shed His spirit, like a gratelul oil, T' anoint thy sacred head.] 6 [Behold at thy right hand The Gentile church is seen, A beauteous 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 the Lord thy vows. 8 O let thy God and King Thy sweetest thoughts employ ; Thy children shall his honour sing. And taste the heavenly joy. PSAL3I 45, 4b. 27 PSALM 45. C. M. The personal Glories and Government of Christ. 1 T'LL speak the honours of ray King, _l His form divinely fair, None of the sons of mortal race May with the Lard compare. 2 Sweet is thy speech, and heavenly grace Upon thy lips is shed: Thy God with blessings infinite Hath crown'd thy sacred head. 3 Gird on thy sword, victorious Prince, Ride with majestic sway ; Thy terror shall strike through thy foes, And make the world obey. I 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, But mercy is thy choice; And God, thy God, thy soul shall fill With most peculiarjoys. PSALM 45. 1st Part. L. M. The Glory of Christ, and Power of his Gospel. 1 ^VTOW be my heartinspir'd to sing, JL1 The glories of my Saviour King, Jesus, the Lord: how heavenly fair His form ! how bright his beauties are ! 2 O'er all the sons of human race He sh nes with far superior grace; Love from his lips divinely flows, And blessings all his state compose. 3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord; Gird on the terror of thy sword ; In majesty and glory ride, With truth and meekness at thy side- 4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart, Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart ; Or words of mercy, kind and sweet, Shall melt the rebels at thy feet. 5 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands; Grace is the sceptre in thy hands: Thy laws and works are just and right, But grace and justice thy delight. 6 God, thine own God, has richly shed His oil of gladness on thy head; And with his sacred Spirit bless'd His first-born Son above the rest. 12 At his right hand our eyes behokl The queen, array'd in purest gold ; The world a'lmires her heavenly dress, Her robes oi'joy and righteousness. He forms her beauties like his own, He calls and seats her near his throne: Fair stranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native state. 4 So snail the K ng the more rejoice In thee, thefav'rite of his choice; Let him be lov'd and yet adord, For he's thy Muker aid thy Lord. O happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palaee in the skies, And ail thy so^ s, (a numerous train.) Each, Ike a prince, in glory reign. Let endless honours crown his head, Let every age his praises spread; While we with cheerful songs approve The condescension of his love. PSALM 46. 1st Part. L. M. The Church's safely and triumph among national Desolations. GOD is the refuge of his saints, When storms of sharp distress invade ; PSALM 45. Christ and his Church 2d Part. L. M. or, tht mystical Marriage. j Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid. 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. Loud may the troubled ocean roar, In sacred peace our souls abide, While every nation, every shore, Trembles and dreads the swelling tide. 4 There is a stream, whose gentle flow Supplies i he city of our God ! Life, love and joy still gliding through, And watering our divine abode. 5 That sacred stream, thine holy word, Supports our faith, our fear controls; Sweet peace, thy promises afford, And give new strength to fainting souls. 16 Zion enjoys her Monarch's love, Secure against a threat'ning hour ; Nor can her firm foundation move, Built on his truth and arrn'd with power. PSALM 46. 2d Part. L. M. 1 fTlHE King of saints, how fair his face, JL Adorn'd with majesty and grace ! He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations lo his love. 2iod figh ts for h is Ch urch . 1 "J~ ET Zion in her Kng rejoice, I A Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise; lie utters his almighty voice, The nations melt, the tumult dies, 28 PSALM 47, 48, 49. 2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought, And Jacob's God is still our aid ; Behold the works his hand has wrought) What desolations he has made. 3 From sea to sea, through all the shores, He makes the noise of battle cease ; When from on high his thunder roars, He awes the trembling world to peace. 4 He breaks the bow, he cuts the spear, Chariots he burns with heavenly flame ; Let earth in silent wonder hear The sound and glory of his name. 6 " Be still, and learn that I am God ; u I reign exalted o'er the lands: «• I will be known and fear'd abroad, " But still my throne in Z:on stands." 6 O Lord of hosts, almighty King, While we so near thy presence dwell, Our faith shall sit secure and sing, Nor fear the raging powers of hell. PSALM 47. C, M. Christ Ascending and Reigning. 1 f\ FOR a shout of sacred joy \_P To God the sovereign King ! Let every land their tongues employ, And hymns of triumph sing. 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high ; His heavenly guards around Attend him rising through the sky With trumpet's joyful sound. 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. 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound, Let knowledge guide the song; Nor mock him with a solemn sound Upon a thoughtless tongue. 5 In Israel stood his ancient throne, He lov'd that chosen race ; But now he calls the world his own, And heathens taste his grace. 6 The Gentiie nations are the Lord's, There Abraham's God is known : While powers and princes,shields and swords, Submit before his throne. PSALM 48. v-.l— 8. la Part. S.M. Ttte Church is the honour and safety of a Nation. 1 [ f^i REAT is the Lord our God, vTf And let his praise be great ; He makes his churches his abode. His most delightful seat. 2 These temples of his grace, How beautiful they-stand? The honours of our native place. And bulwarks of our land.] 3 In Zion God is known A refuge in distress ; How blight has his salvation shone, How fair his heavenly grace! 4 When kings against her join'd, And saw the Lord was there, In wild confusion nf the mind They fled with hasty fear. 5 When navies tall and proud, Attempt to spoil our peace, He sends his tempest, roaring loud, And kinks 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 flocks have been. 7 In every new distress We'll to his house repair, Recall to mind his wond'rous grace, And seek deliverance there. PSALM 48. i>.10— 14. 2d Pari. S.M. The beauty of the church ; or, Gospel worship and order. 1 TTNAR as thy name is known JD The world declares thy praise ; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne Their songs of honor raise. 2 With joy thy people stand On Zion's chosen hill, Proclaim the wonders of thy hanq\ And counsels of thy will. 3 Let strangers walk around The city where we dwell, Compass and view thine holy ground. And mark the building well. 4 The orders of thy house, The worship of thy court, The cheerful songs, the solemn vows. 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. 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. v. 6— 14. 1st Part. CM Pride and death ; or the vanity of life and richer I "^^"HY doth the man of riches grow *^ To insolence and pride. PSALM 49, 50. 29 To see his wealth and- honours flow With every rising tide ? 2 [Why doth he treat the poor with scorn, Made of the self-same clay ; And boast as though his flesh were born Of better dust than they ? 3 Not all his treasures can procure His soul a short reprieve, Redeem from death one guilty hour, Or make his brother live. 4 [Eternal life can ne'er be sold, The ransom is too high ; Justice will ne'e, be brib'd with gold, That man may never die.] 5 He sees the orutish ond the wise, The timorous and the brave, Quit th-ir rossessions, close their eyes, And hasten to the grave. 6 Yet 'tin fus inward thought and pride, rf }Jy house shall ever stand ; " And that my name may long abide *• fn jjive it to my land." 7 Vain are h s thoughts, his hopes are lost ; tiow soon his mem'ry dies! His name is buried in the dust Where his own body lies. PAUSE. 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, Tho' honour raise them high, Live like the beasts, a thoughtless race, And like the beasts they die. 10 [Laid in the grave, like silly sheep, Death triumphs o'er them there, Till the last trumpet breaks their sleep, And wakes them in despair] PSALM 49. v. 14,15. 2dPart. CM Death and the Resurrection. 1 \^ E &ons of pride, that hate the just, M. And ! raraple on the poor, W hen death has brought you down to dust Your pomp shall rise no more. 2 The last great day shall change the scene; When will that hour appear? When shall the just revive, and reign O'er all that scorn'd them here ? 3 God will my naked soul receive, Call'd from the world away, And break the prison of the grave. To raise my mouldering clay. 4 Hea**en is my everlasting home, Th' inheritance is sure ; Let men of pride their rage resume. But I'll repine no more. PSALM 49. L. M. The rich sinner sDeath, and theSainVs Resurrection. 1 \M^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 an 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,, And leaves his glories in the tomb ; The saint shall in the morning rise, And hear th' oppressor's awful doom. 5 His honours perish in the dust, And pomp and beauty, birth and blood: That glorious day exalts the just To full dominion o'er the proud. 6 My Saviour shall my life restore, Aid raise me from my dark abode; My flesh and soul shall part no more, But dwell for ever near my God. PSALM 50. v. 1— 6. 1st Part. CM. The fast Judgment ; or, the Saints rewarded. 1 finHE Lord, the Judge, before his throne, 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, " Judgment shall ne'er begin ;" No more abuse his long delay To impudence and sin. 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 Heaven from above his call shall hear, Attending angels come, And earth and hell shall know and fear His justice and their doom. 5 " But gather all my saints (he cries,) " That made their peace with God " By the Redeemer's sacrifice, " And seal'd it with his blood. 6 " Their faith and works, brought forth to light, " Shall make the world confess 80 PSALM 50. My sentence of reward is right, u And heaven adore my grace." PSALM 50. 2d Part. CM. Verses 10, 11, 14, 15, 23. Obedience is better than Sacrifice, 1 rfflH US saith theLord, "The spacious fields X " And flocks and herds are mine; " O'er all the cattle of the hills ** I claim a right divine. 2 " I ask no sheep for sacrifice, "Nor bullocks burnt with fire; (i To hope and love, to pray and praise, "Is ail that I require. 3 " Invoke my name when trouble's near, " My hand shall set thee free: "Then shall thy thankful lips declare •'The honour due to me. 4f "The man that offers humble praise, " Declares my glory best ; ' ( And those that tread my holy ways, ♦ ; Shall my salvation taste," PSALM 50. 3d Part. Verse 1,5,8, 16,21,22 ¥^fH EN Christ tojudgment shall descend C. M. The Judgment of Hypocrites. EN Christ tojudgmentshal And saints surround their Lord, He calls the nations to attend, And hear his awful word. 2 "Not for the want of bullocks slain " Will I the world reprove; "Altars, and rites, and forms are vain, 4 * Without the fiie of love. -'And what have hypocrites to do " To bring their sacrifice ? "They call my statutes just and true, • ' But deal in theft and lies. 4. " Could you expect to 'scape my sight " And sin without control ? *'But I shall bring your crimes to light, ii With anguish in your soul." 5 Consider, ye that slight the Lord, Before his wrath appear ; If once you fall beneath his sword,, There's no deliv'rer there, PSALM 50. L. M. Hypocrisy exposed. 1 fT] HE Lord, the Judge, his churches warns; JL Let hypocrites attend and fear, Who place their hope in rites and forms, But make not faith oor love their care. 2 Vile wretches dare rehearse his name With lips of falsehood and deceit ; A friend or brother they defame, And soothe and flatter those they hate. 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 heaven 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. Oh dreadful hour ! when God draws near, And sets their crimes before their eyes! His wrath their guilty souls shall tear, And no deliverer dare to rise. PSALM 50. To a new Tune. The last Judgment. THE Lord, the sovereign, forth. sends his summon Calls the scuth nations, and awakes the north. From east to west the sounding orders spiead, Thro' distant worlds and regions of the dead t No more shall atheists mock his long delay ; His vengeance sleeps no more ; behold the day! 1 Behold the Judge descends, his guards are nigh Tempest and fire attend him down the sky : Heav'n, earth and hell, draw near ; let all thing come To hear his justice, and the sinner'? doom ; But gather first my saints, (the Judge commands Bring them, ye angels, from the distant lands. 3 Behold, my cov'nant stands for ever good, Seal'd by th' eternal sacrifice in blood, .' nd sign'd by all their names— the Greek, the Jew That paid the ancient worship, or the new — there's no distinction here, prepare 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 heavens proclaim abroad My just eternal sentence, and declare those awful truths that sinners dread to hear — . Sinners in Zion, tremble and retire — [ 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 flame of love — in vain the store Of brutal offerings that were mine before — Mine are the tamer beasts, and savage breed, Flocks, herds, and fields, and forests, wheie th? feed. 6 If I were hungry, would I ask thee food ? When did I thirst, or taste the victim's blood ? Can J 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 ? PSALM 50. 31 7 Unthinking wretch ! how couldst thou hope to A God, a Spirit* with such toys as these? [please 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 aduit'rers are thy chosen friends. 8 Silent 1 waited, with long-suffering love, But didst thou hope that I should ne'er reprove i And cherish such an impious thought within, That God, the righteous, would iudulge thy sin? Behold my terrors new — my thunders roll, And thy own crimes affright thy guilty soul. 9 Sinners, awake betimes — ye fools be wise — Awake before this dreadful morning rise — Change your vain tho'ts,your siuful works amend, Fly to the Saviour, make the Judge your friend, Lest like a lion his last vengeance tear Your trembling souls, and no deliverer near. PSALM 50. To the old proper Tune. The last Judgment. nPfJE God of glory sends his summons forth, •*• Calls the south nations, and awakes the noith, From east to west the sovereign orders spread, Thro' 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 descends — his guards are nigh — Tempest and fire attend him down the sky. When God appears, all nature shall adore him — While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 3 " Heaven, earth and hell, draw near — let all things come if* To hear my justice and the sinner's doom — u But gather first my saints, (the Judge commands) '* Bring them, ye angels, from their distant lands.' When Christ returns, wake every cheerful passion, And shout, ye saints, he comes for your salvation. 4 " Behold, my cov'nant stands forever good. " Seal'd by th' eternal sacrifice in blood — ' [Jew, « And sign'd with all their names — the Greek, the "That 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 theii thrones, " And near me seat my fav'rites and my sons — u Come, my redeem'd, possess the joys prepar'd " Ere time began, 'tis your divine reward.'' When Christ returns, wake every cheerful passion, A.nd shout, ye saints, he comes for your salvation. PAUSE THE FIRST. > " I am the Saviour— I th' almighty God, 1 The sovereign Judge — ye heavens proclaim a- 1 My just eternal sentence, and declare [broad 1 Those awful truths that sinners dread to hear." rVhen God appears, all nature shall adore him, ' iVhile sinners ttemble, saints rejoice before him, 7 " Stand forth,thou bold blasphemer, and profane. " Now feel my wrath,nor call my threat'nings vain, " Thou hypocrite, once dress'd in saints' attire, " I doom thee, painted hypocrite, to fire " Judgment proceeds, hell trembles, heaven rejoice?. Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. 8 u Not for the want of goats or bullocks slain u Do I condemn thee — bulls and goats are vain " Without the fl; roe of love — in vain the store " Of brutal offerings, that were mine before " Earth is the Lord's — all nature shall adore him — While sinners tremble, saints rejoice before him. 9 " 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, M Flocks, herds and fields, and forests, where they feed." All is the Lord's — he rules the wide creation — Gives sinners vengeance, and the saints salvation. 10 " Can I be flatter'd with thy cringing bows, ' Thy solemn chatt'tings and fantastic vows ? ' Are my eyes charm'd thy vestments to behold, ' 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. PAUSE THE SECOND. 11 " Unthinking wretch ! how couldst thou hope to please " A God, a Spirit, with such toys as these ? u While, with my grace and statutes on thy tongue, '« Thou lov'st deceit, and dost thy brother wrong." Judgment proceeds, hell trembles, heaven rejoice*: Lift up your heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices, 12 " In vain to pious forms thy zeal pretends — ' Thieves and aduit'rers are thy chosen friends — 1 While the false fiatt'rer at mine altar waits, 'His harden'd s »il divine instruction hates." God is the judge of hearts — no fair disguises Can screen the guilty when his vengeance r-tsep* 13 " Silent I waited with long suffering love: — " But didst thou hope that I should near reprove ? " And cherish such an impious thought within, " That the All-Holy would indulge thy sin ?" See God appears, all nations join t' adore him ; Judgment proceeds, and sinners fall before him. 14 " Behold my terrors now, my thunders roll, " And thy own crimes affright thy guilty sou! — lt Now, like a lion, shall my vengeance tear " Thy bleeding heart, and no deliv'rer near," Judgment concludes, hell trembles, heaven rejoices, Lift up jour heads, ye saints, with cheerful voices. EPIPHONEMA. 15 "I Sinners, awake betimes — ye fools be wise— " Awake befoie this dreadful morning rise — u Change your vain thoughts, your sinful works amend, : Fly to the Saviour, make the Judgeyour friend." Chen join, ye saints, wake every cheerful passion When Christ returns, he comes for vour salvation. 32 PSALM 51 PSALM 51. 1st Part. L. M. A Penitent pleading for Pardon. 1 CHOW pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive; K^ Let a repenting rebel live: 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; Great God thy nature hath no buund, So let thy pard'ning love be found. 3 Oh wash my soul from every sin, And make my guilty conscience clean ; Here on my heart the burden lies, And past offences pain mine eyes. 4 My lips with shame my sins confess Against thy law, against thy grace ; Lord, should thy judgments grow severe, I am condemn'd, but thou art clear. 5 Should sudden vengeance seize my breath, I must pronounce thee just in death ; And if my soul were sent to hell, Thy righteous law approves it well. 6 Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, Whose hope, still hovering round thy word, Would light on some sweet promise there, Some sure support against despair. PSALM 51. 2d Part. L. M. Original and actual sin confessed* 1 " f ORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin, ILa And Dorn unholy and unclean ; Sprung from the man whose guilty fall Corrupts the race and tainis us all. 2 Soon as we draw our infant breath, I he seeds of sin grow up for death ; Thy law demands a perfect heart ; But we're defil'd in every part 3 [Great God, create my heart anew, And form my spirit pure and true ; Oh make me wise betimes, to spy My danger and my remedy ] 4 Behold 1 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 bbod alone Hath power sufficient to atone ; Thy blood can make me white as snow, No Jewish types could cleanse me so. 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 Droken heart rejoice, PSALM 51. U Part. L. If. The Backslider restored ; or, repentance and faith in the blood Christ. 1 f\ THOU, that hear'st when sinners cry, V>F Tho' all my crimes before thee lie, Behold them noi with angry look, But blot their memory from thy book. 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. 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. 4 Tho' 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 ; The God of grace will ne'er despise, A broken heart for sacrifice. 6 My soul lies humble in the dust, And owns thy dreadful sentence just: Look down, O Lord, with pitying eye, A. id save the soul condemn'd to die. 7 Then will I teach the world thy ways: Sinners shall learn thy sovereign grace; 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 ! Salvation shall be all my song; And all my powers shall join to bless The Lord, my strength and righteousness. PSALM 51. v. S— 13. 1st Part. C< AL Original and actual Sin confessed and pardoned] 1 II ORD, I would spread my sore distress B i And guilt before thine eyes ; Against thy laws, against thy grace. How high my crimes arise ! 2 Shouldst thou condemn my soul to hell, And crush my flesh to dust, Heaven 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 sin. 4 Born in a world of guilt, I drew Contagion with my breath; And as my days advane'd, I g re w A jnster prey for death. PSALM 51, 52, 53, 54. 33 £ Cleanse me, O Lord, and cheer my soul With thy forgiving love ; Oh make my broken spirit whole, And bid my pains remove. 6 Let not thy spirit e'er depart, Nor drive me from thy face ; Create anew my vicious heart, And fill it with thy grace. 7 Then will I make thy mercy known Before the sons of men; Backsliders shall address thy throne, And turn to God again. PSALM 51 . v. 14—17. 2d Part. C. M Repentance and faith in the blood of Christ. 1 /^ GOD of mercy, hear my call, \_J My loads of guilt remove ; Break down this separating wall That bars me from thy love. 2 Give me the presence of thy grace ; Then my rejoicing tongue Shall speak aloud thy righteousness, And make thy praise my song. 3 No blood of goats, no heifer slain, For sin could e'er atone ; The death of Christ shall still remain Sufficient and alone. 4 A soul oppress'd with sin's desert My God will ne'er despise ; A humble groan, a broken heart. Is our best sacrifice. PSALM 52. CM. The disappointment of the wicked. 1 '%M7"H Y should the mighty make their boast, f ▼ And heavenly grace despise ? In their own arm they put their trust, And fill their mouth with lies. 2 But God in vengeance shall destroy, And drive them from his face ; No more shall they his church annoy, Nor find on earth a place. 3 But like a cultur'd olive grove, Dress'd in immortal green, Thy children blooming in thy love„ Amid thy courts are seen. 4 On thine eternal grace, O Lord, Thy saints shall rest secure, And all, who trust thy holy word, Shall find salvation sure. PSALM 52. L. M. The folly of self-dependence. I "WM7~HY should the haughty hero boast f ? His vengeful arm, his warlike host ? While blood defiles his cruel hand, And desolation wastes the land. 2 He joys to hear the captive's cry, The widow's groan, the orphan's sigh ; And when the weary 'd sword would spare, His falsehood spreads the tatal snare. 3 He triumphs in the deeds of wrong, And arms with rage his impious tongue: With pride proclaims his dreadful power, And bids the trembling world adore. 4 But God beholds, and with a frown Casts to the dust his honours down ; The righteous freed, their hopes recall. And hail the proud oppressor's fall. 5 How low th' insulting tyrant lies, Who dar'd th' eternal Power despise; And vainly deem'd, with envious joy, His arm almighty to destroy. 6 We praise thee, Lord, who heard our criejj, And sent salvation from the skies; The saints who saw our mournful days, Shall join our grateful songs of praise. PSALM 53. v. 4.-6. C. M. Victory and deliverance from persecution, ARE all the foes of Zion fools, Who thus destroy her saints? Do they not know her Saviour rules, And pities her complaints ? 2 They shall be seized with sad surprise; For God's avenging arm Shall crush the hand that dares arise 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 Zion's king, Her captives to restore! Thy joyful saints thy praise shall sing, And Israel weep no more. PSALM 54. C. M. 1 TTJEHOLD us, Lord, and let our crj X3 Before thy throne ascend, Cast thou on us a pitying eye, And still our lives defend. 2 For slaughtering foes insult us round, Oppressive, proud, and vain; They cast thy temples to the ground. And all our rights profane. 3 Yet thy forgiving grace we trust, And in thy power rejoice ; Thine arm shall crush our foes to dust-, Thy praise inspire our voice. 4 Be thou with those whose friendly hand Upheld us in distress; S4> PSALM 55, 56. Extend thy truth through every land, And still thy people bless. PSALM 55. C. M. Verse 1—8, 16—18, 22. Support for the afflicted and tempted soul. f^ GOD, my refuge, hear my cries,. Behold my flowing tears ; For earth and hell my hurt devise,. And triumph in my fears. 2 Their rage is levell'd at my life ; My soul with guilt they load, And fill my thoughts with inward strife, To shake my hope in God. 3 What inward pains my heart-strings wound; I groan with every breath ; Horror and fear beset me round- Amongst the shades of death. 4 Oh, were I like a feather'd dove, And innocence had wings, I'd fly, and make a long remove, From all these restless things. 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, To 'scape the rage of hell ! The mighty God on whom i call, Can save me here as well. PAUSE. By morning light I'll seek his face, At noon repeat my cry ; The night shall hear me ask his grace, Nor will he long deny. 8 God shall preserve my soul from fear y O f r shield me when afraid ; Ten thousand angels must appear, If he command their aid. 9 I cast my burdens ob the Lord j The Lord sustains them all: My courage rests upon his word, That saints shall never fall, 10 My highest hopes shall not be vain,. My lips shall spread his praise; While cruel and deceitful men, Scarce live out half their days. PSALM 55. v. 15— 17, 19,22. S. M. 1 X ET sinners teke 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 blessings every noon, And pay my vows at night. 3 Thou wilt regard my cries, O my eternal God, While sinners perish in surprise 1 Beneath thine angry rod. 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 all my cares, Will lean upon the Lord m r I'll cast my burdens on his arm, And rest upon his word. 6 His arm shall well sustain The children of his love: The ground on which their safety stands, No earthly power can move PSALM 56. C. M. Deliverance from oppression and falsehood ; or, God's care of hii people, in answer to faith and prayer. OTHOU, whose justice reigns on high. And makes th' oppressor cease, Behold how envious sinners try To >*x 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 ; For mischiefs all their counsels fill, And malice all their thoughts. 5 Shall they escape without thy frown ? Mast their devices stand ? Oh cast the haughty sinner down r And let him know thy hand!. PAUSED 6 God sees the sorrows of his saint?, Their groans affect his ears ; Thy mercy counts my just complaints, And numbers all my tears. When to thy throne I raise my cry, The wicked fear and flee ; So swift is prayer to reach the sky, So near is God to me. 8 In thee, most holy, just and true^, I have repos'd my trust ; Nor wi'l I fear what man can dc^ The offspring of the dust PSALM 57, 58, 59, 60. 35 9 Thy solemn vows are on me, Lord, Thou shalt receive my praise : I'll sing, My life itself, without thy love, No taste or 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, One thought of thee gives new delight, And adds refreshment to my bed. 8 I'll lift my hands, I'll raise my voice, While I have breath to pray or praise ; This work shall make my heart rejoice, And bless the remnant of my days. PSALM 63. S. M. Seeking God. I IVrY God, permit my tongue jJM. This joy, to call thee mine ; And let my early cries prevail, To taste tby love divine. $ 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 power and glory to behold, And feel thy quick'ning grace. 4 For life, without thy love, No relish can afford ; No joy can be compar'd with this, To serve and p!ease the Lord. 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, 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, And on thy watchful providence My cheerful hope relies. 8 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps ; I follow where my Father leads, And he supports my steps. PSALM 64. L. M. GREAT God, attend to my complaint, Nor let my drooping spirit faint — When foes in secret spread the snare, Let my salvation be thy care. Shield me without, and guard within, From treacherous foes and deadly sin ; May envy, lust, and pride depart, And heavenly grace expand my heart. 3 Thy justice and thy power display, And scatter far thy foes away — While listening nations learn thy word, And saints triumphant bless the Lord. \ Then shall thy church exalt her voice, And all that love thy name rejoice ; By faith approach thine awful throne, And plead the merits of thy Son. PSALM 65. v. 1— 5. 1st Part. L. M Public prayer and piaise. 1 fjMHE praise of Zfon waits for thee, M. My God — and praise becomes thy house, There shall thy saints thy glory see, And there perform their public vows. 2 O thou whose mercy bends the skies. To save when humble sinners pray ; All lands to thee shall lift their eyes, And every yielding heart obey. 3 Against my will my sins prevail, But grace shall purge away the stain— The blood of Christ will never fail To wash my garments white again. 4 Bless'd 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. 5 Let Babel fear when Zion prays — ■ Babel prepare for long distress, When Zion's God himself arrays In terror and in righteousness. d 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—- 38 PSALM 65. The rising and the setting sun Shall see the Saviour's name ador'd. PSALM 65. v. 5— 13.. 2d Part. L M. Divine Providence in Air, Earth and Sea ; or, the God of Nature and Grace. * JTlHE God of our salvation hears JL The groans of Zion mix'd with tears ; Yet when he comes with kind designs, Through all the way his terror shines. 2 On him 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, that travel o'er the flood, Address their frighted souls to God, tVben tempests rage and billows roar At dreadful distance from the shore. 4 He bids the noisy tempest cease : He calms the raging crov/d to peace, When a tumultous nation raves, Wild as the winds, and loud as waves. 3 Whole kingdoms, shaken by the storm, He settles in a peaceful form : Mountains, establish'd by his hand, Firm on their old foundations stand. <9 Behold his ensigns sweep the sky, Mew comets blaze, and lightnings .fly — The heathen lands, with swift surprise, From the bright horrors turn their eyes. 9 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. 8 Seasons and times obey his voice — The evening and the morn rejoice To see the earth made soft with showers, Laden with fruit a-iddress'd in flowers. 9 'lis from his wat'iy 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 fruit the valleys yield. The valleys shout with cheerful voice, And neighb'ring hills repeat their joys. H 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. 12 Thy works pronounce thy power divine — O'er every field thy glories shine — Through every month thy gifts appear — Great God, thy goodness crowns the year. PSALM 65. 1st Part. C. M. A prayer-hearing God, and the Gentiles called. I "ORAISE waits in Zion, Lord, for thee; ML There shall our vows be paid : Thou hast an ear when sinners pray, AM flesh shall seek thine aid. • 2 Lord, our iniquities prevail, But pard'ning grace is thine ; And thou wilt grant us power and skill To conquer every sin. 3 Bless'd 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. 4 In answering what thy church requests, Thy truth and terror shine, And works of dreadful righteousness, .Fulfil thy kind design. 5 Thus shall the wandering nations see The Lord is good andjust: And distant islands ^y to thee, And make thy name their trust. 6 They dread thy glitt'rmg tokens, LordL When signs in heaven appear ; But they shall learn thy holy word, And love as well as fear. PSALM 65. 2d Part. C. M. The providence of God in air, earth and sea; or ih blessings of Rain. 1 ' f S| MS by thy strength the mountains stanc A God of eternal power; The sea grows calm at thy command, And tempests cease to roar. 2 Thy morning light and evening shade Successive comforts bring ; Thy plenteous fruits make harvest glad, Thy flowers adorn the spring. 3 Seasons and times, and moons and hoars, Heaven, earth, and air are thine; When clouds distil in fruitful showers, The author is divine. 4> Those wandering cisterns in the sky, Borne by the winds around, Whose waterj treasures well supply The furrows of the ground. 5 The thirsty ridges drink their fill, And ranks of corn appear; Thy ways abound with blessings stitt, Thy goodness crowns the year. PSALM 65. 3d Part CM The blessings of the Spring ; or, God gives Rain A PSALM FOR THE HUSBANDMAN. 1 fi^i OOD is the Lord, the heavenly King, ^Of Who makes the earth his care; Visits the pastures every spring, And bids the grass appear. 2 The clouds, like rivers rais'd on high, j Pour out at his command J Their watery blessings from the sky. To cheer the thirsty lami PSALM 66, 67, 68. 3B 3 The soften'd ridges of the field Permit the corn to spring ; The valleys rich provisions yield, And the poor lab'rers sing. 4 The little hills on every side, Rejoice at falling showers ; The meadows dress'd in beauteous pride Perfume the air with flowers. 5 The barren clods, refresh'd with rain, Promise a joyful crop; The parch'd grounds look green again, And raise the reaper's hope. 6 The various months thy goodness crown9, How bounteous are thy ways! The bleating flocks spread o'er the downs, And shepherds shout thy praise, PSALM €6. Ut Part, C. M. Governing Power and Goodness ; or our Grace tried by Affliction. 1 O ING all ye nations, to the Lord', O Sing with a joyful noise ; With melody of sound record His honours and our joys. 2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky, " How terrible art thou ! ** Sinners before thy presence fly, " Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come, see the wonders of our God; How glorious are his ways! In Moses' hand he put the rod, And clave the frighted seas. 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel pass'd the flood ; There did the church begin their joy, And triumph in their God.} 5 He rules by his resistless might: Will rebel mortals dare Provoke th' Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war? 6 O bless our God, and never cease ; Ye saints fulfil his praise ; He keeps our life, maintains our peace c And guides our doubtful ways. 7 Lord, thou hast prov r d oar suffering souls To make our graces shine; So silver bears the burning coals The metal to refine. 8 Thro' watery deeps and fiery ways We march at thy command, Led to possess the promis'd place By thine unerring hand. PSALM 66. »..13--2&. 2d Part. CM Praise to God for hearing Prayer. I "JKTO.W shall my solemn vows be paid Ju^i To that almighty Power, That heard the long requests I ma"de In my distressful hour. 2 JVly lips and cheerful heart prepare To make his mercies known : Come, ye that fear my God, and hear The wonders he has done. 3 When on my head huge sorrows fell, I sought the heavenly aid ; He sav'd my sinking soul from hell. And death's eternal shade. 4 If sin lay cover'd in my heart, W 7 hile prayer employd my tongue, The Lord had shown me no regard, Nor I his praises sung. 5 But God (his name be ever bless'd) Has set my spirit free; Nor turn'd from him my poor request, Nor turn'd his heart from me. PSALM 67. C. M. The Nation's prosperity and the Church's increase. 1 g^HINE, mighty God, on Zion shine, O With beams of heavenly grace ; Reveal thy power thro' all our coasts, And show thy smiling face. 2 [Amidst our realm, exalted high, Do thou our glory stand, And, like a wall of guardian fire, Surround the fav'rite land.] 3 When shall thy name from shore to shore. Sound all the earth abroad; And distant nations know and love Their Saviour and their God. 4 Sing to the Lord, ye distant lands r Sing loud with solemn voice; Let every tongue exalt his praise, And every heart rejoice. 5 He, the great Lord, the sovereign Judge, That sitsenthron'd above, In wisdom rules the worlds he made, And bids them taste his love. 6 Earth shall obey his high command, And yield a full increase: Our God will crown his chosen land With fruitfulness and peace. 7 God, the Redeemer,, scatters round His choicest favours here, While the creation's utmost bound Shall >ee, adore, and fear. PSALM 68. 1st Part. L. M Verse 1—6, 32, 35. The Vengeance and Compassion of 3od. I W ET God arise in all his might, JLi And put the troops of hell to flight. 40 PSALM 68, 69. As smoke, that sought to cloud the skies Before the rising tempest flies. 2 [He comes, array'd in burning flames ; Justice and Vengeance are his names: Behold, his fainting foes expire, Like melting wax before the fire.] 3 He rides and thunders thro 5 the sky ; His name, Jehovah, sounds on high: Sing to his name, ye sons of grace ; Ye saints rejoice before his face. 4 The widow and the fatherless Fly to his aid in sharp distress ; In him the poor and helpless find A Judge that's just, a Father kind. 5 He breaks the captive's heavy chain, And pris'ners see the light again ; But rebels that dispute his will, Shall dwell in chains and darkness still. PAUSE. 6 Kingdoms and thrones to God belong ; Crown him, ye nations, in your song: His wonderous names and powers rehearse, His honours shall enrich your verse. 7 He shakes the heavens with loud alarms ; How terrible is God in arms ! In Israel are his mercies known — Israel is his peculiar throne. 8 Proclaim him King, pronounce him bless'd, He's your defence, your joy, your rest ; When terrors rise, and -nations faint, God is the strength of every saint. PSALM 68. v. 17, 18. 2d Part. L M. Christ's ascension and the gift of the Spirit. 1 T ORD, when thou didst ascend on high, JLi Ten thousand angels fill'd the sky j Those heavenly guards around thee wait, Like chaiiots that attend thy state. 2 Not Sinai's mountain eould appear More glorious when the Lord was there ; While he pronounc'd his dreadful law, And struck the chosen tribes with awe. 3 How bright the triumph none can tell, W T hen the rebellious powers of hell, That thousand souls had captive made, Were all in chains like captives led. 4 Rais'd by his Father to the throne, He sent his promis'd Spirit down With gifts and grace for rebel men, That God might dwell on earth again. PSALM 68. Sd Part. L. M. Verse 19, 9, 20—22. Fraise for temporal blessings, or common and »pL- cial mercies. I \17"E bless the Lord, the just, the good, * * Who fills our hearts with heavenly food: Who pours his blessings from the skies, Who loads our days with rich supplies. 2 He sends the sun his circuit round, To cheer the fruits, to warm the ground ; He bids the clouds, with plenteous rain, Refresh the thirsty earth again. 3 'Tis to his care we owe our breath, And all our near escapes from death; Safety and health to God belong — He heals the weak, and guards the strong 4 He makes the saint and sinner prove The common blessings of his love : But the wide difference that remains. Is endless joy, or endless pains. 5 The Lord, that bruis'd the serpent's head, On all the serpent's seed shall tread ! The stubborn sinner's heart confound, And smite him with a lasting wound. 6 But his right hand his saints shall raise From the deep earth, or deeper seas, And bring them to his courts above, There shall they taste his special love. PSALM69. v. 1—14. 1st Part. CM Sufferings of Christ for our Salvation* l " O AVE me, O God, the swelling floods O " Break in upon my soul; * I sink, and sorrows o'er my head, " Like mighty waters, roll. < I cry till all my voice be gone, " lu tears I waste the day : ' My God, behold my longing eyes, " And shorten thy delay. ' They hate my soul without a cause, " And still their number grows ' More than the hairs around my head, *« And mighty are my foes. "'Twas then I paid the dreadful debt " That men could never pay, ' And gave those honours to thy law,, " Which sinners took away." 5 Thus, in the great Messiah's name, The royal prophet mourns; Thus he awakes our hearts to grief, And gives us joy by turns. 6 " Now shall the saints rejoice, and find, " Salvation in my name ; 1 ' For 1 ha^ye borne their heavy load " Of sorrow, pain, and §hame. 7 " Grief, like a garment, cloth'd me round " And sackcloth was my dress, " While 1 procur'd for naked souls, " A robe of righteousness. PSALM 69. 41 8 " Amongst my brethren and the Jews, tk ] like a stranger, stood, " And bore their vile reproach, to bring " The Gentiles near to God. 9 lt I came in sinful mortals' stead, " To do my Father's will: " Yet when 1 cleans'd my Fathers house, " They scandaliz'd my zeal. 10 u My fastings and my holy groans " Were made the drunkard's song ; " But God, from his celestial throne, «■ Heard my complaining tongue. 11 "He sav'd me from the dreadful deep, " Where fears beset me round ; '< He rais'd, and fix'd my sinking feet " On well established ground. 12 " 'Twas in a most accepted hour, " My prayer arose on high ; " And for my sake my God shall hear " The dying sinner's cry." PSALM 69. 2d Pan. CM. Verse 14,21,26,29,32. The Passion and Exaltation of Christ, 1 I^JOW let our lips, with holy fear, _1_1 And mournful pleasure, sing The sufferings of our great High Priest, The sorrows of our King. 2 He sinks in floods of deep distress ; How high the waters rise J While to his heavenly Father's ear He sends perpetual cries. 3 " Hear me, O Lord, and save thy Son, " Nor hide thy shining face ; " Why should thy Favourite look like one " Forsaken of thy grace? 4 " With rage they persecute the man " That groans beneath thy wound, " While, for a sacrifice, I pour " My life upon the ground. 5 " They tread my honour to the dust, " And laugh when I complain ; " Their sharp insulting slanders add " Fresh anguish to my pain. 6 " All my reproach is known to thee, " The scandal and the shame ; " Reproach has broke my bleeding hea^t, " And lies defil'd my name. 7 " I look'd for pity, but in vain ; " My kindred are my grief ; " 1 ask my friends for comfort round, " But meet with no relief. 8 " With vinegar they mock my thirst, " They give me gall for food ; " And sporting with my dying groans, " They triumph in my blood. G 9 « Shine into my distressed soul, " Let thy compassion save; " And, tho' my flesh sink down to death, " Redeem it from the grave. 10 < k I shall arise to praise thy name, " Shall reign in worlds unknown ; " And thy salvation, O my God, " Shall seat me on thy throne." PSALM 69. 3d Part. C. M. Christ's obedience and death: or God glorified and sinners saved. 1 TA\THER, I sing thy wonderous grace, _T I bless my Saviour's name, He brought salvation for the poor, And bore the sinner's shame. 2 His deep distress has rais'd us high, His duty and his zeal Fulfill'd the Jaw which mortals broke. And finish'd all thy will. 3 His dying groans, his living songs, Shall better please my God Than harp or trumpet's solemn sound, Than goat's or bullock's blood. 4 This shall his humble followers see, And set their hearts at rest ; They, by his death, draw near to thee, And live for everbless'd. 5 Let heaven, and all that dwell on high, To God their voices raise ; While lands and sea assist the sky, And join t' advance his praise. 6 Zion is thine, most holy God ; Thy Son shall bless her gates ; And glory, purchas'd by his blood, For thine own Israel waits. PSALM 69. 1st Bart. L. M, Christ's passion and sinners' salvation. 1 TTkEEP in our hearts let us record, _LF The deeper sorrows of our Lord; Behold the rising billows roll To overwhelm his holy soul. 2 In long complaints he spends his breath, While hosts of hell, and powers of death, And all the sons of malice join To execute their curst design. 3 Yet, gracious God. thy power and love Have made the curse a blessing prove ; Those dreadful sufferings of thy Son Aton'd for crimes which we had done. 4 The pangs of our expiring Lord, The honours of thy law restored; His sorrows made thy justice known. And paid for follies not his own. 5 Oh for his sake our guilt forgive, And let the mourning sinner live; 42 PSALM 69, 70, 71. The Lord will hear us in his name, Nor shall our hope be turn'd to shame. PSALM 69. v. 7, &c 2d Part. L. M. Christ's svfferings and zeal. 1 ' rjlVVAS for our sake, eternal God, M. Thy Son sustained that heavy load Of base reproach, and sore disgrace, While shame defil'd his sacred face. 2 The Jews, his brethren, and his kin, Abus'd the man that check'd their sin - T While he fulrill'd thy holy laws, They hate him, but without a cause. 3 L" My Father's house," said he, " was made " A place for worship, not for trade ;" Then, scatt'ring all their gold and brass, He scourg'd the merchants from the place- J 4 [Zeal, for the temple of his God, Consum'd his life, expos'd his blood: Reproaches at thy glory thrown He felt, and mourn'd them as his own,] 5 [His friends forsook, his followers fled, While foes and arms surround his head ! They curse him with a slanderous tongue, And the false judge maintains the wrong.] 6 His life they load with hateful lies, And charge his lips with blasphemies: They nail him to the shameful tree : There hung the man that died for me. 7 But God beheld, and from his throne Marks out the men that hate his Son : The hand that raisM him from the dead, Shall pour the vengeance on their head. PSALM 70. C. M. Protection against personal tnemiesi 1 TN haste, O God, attend my call, Jt Nor hear my cries in vain ; Oh let thy speed prevent my fall, And still iny hope sustain. 2 When foes insidious wound my name, And tempt my soul astray, Then let them fall, with lasting shame, To their own plots a prey. 3 While all that love thy na«ne rejoice, And glory in thy word, In thy salvation raise their voice, And magnify the Lord. 4 O thou, my help in time of need, Behold my sore dismay ; In pity hasten to my aid, Nor let thy grace delay. PSALM71. v.5^-9. IstParL CM. The aged Saint's reflection and hope. 1 1^1" Y God, my everlasting hope, iWL I live upon thy truth ; Thine hands have held ray childhood up. And strengthen^ all my youth. 2 My flesh wasfashion'd by thy power, With all these limbs of mine; And, from ray mother's painful hour, I've been entirely thine. 3 Still has my life new wonders seen Repeated every year ; Behold, my days that yet remain, I trust them to thy care. 4 Cast me not off when strength declines,. When hoary hairs arise ; And round me let thy glory shine, Whene'er thy servant dies. 5 Then, in the hist'ry of my age, When men review my days. They'll read thy love in every page. In every line thy praise. PSALM 71. 2d Part. CM. Verse 15, 14, 16, 23, 22, 24. Christ our Strength and Righteousness. 1 "PLTY Saviour, my Almighty Friend, -1.TJL When I begin thy praise, Where will the growing numbers end, The numbers of thy grace? 2 Thou art my everlasting trust, Thy goodness I adore; And since I knew thy graces first, I speak thy glories more. 3 My feet shall travel all the length Of the celestial road, And march with courage, in thy strength,-. To see my Father, God. 4 When I am fill'd with sore distress For some surprising sin, I'll plead thy perfect righteousness, And mention none but thine. 5 How will my lips rejoice to tell The victories of my King ! My soul, redeem'd from sin and hell, Shall thy salvation sing. 6 [My tongue shall all the day proclaim My Saviour and my God, His death has brought my foes to shame., And sav'd me by his blood. 7 Awake, awake, my tuneful powers ; With this delightful song I'll entertain the darkest hours-, Nor think the season long.] PSALM 71. v. 17-21. SdPart. CM. The aged Christian's Prayer and Song; or old age. death, and the resurrection. 1 1^1 OD of my childhood, and my youth. vff The guide of all my days, PSALM 12, 73. 43 I have declar'd thy heavenly truth, And told thy wonderous ways. 3 Wilt thou forsake my hoary hairs, And leave my tainting heart? Who shall sustain my sinking years, If God, my strength, depart? 3 Let me thy power and truth proclaim Before the rising age, And leave a savour of thy name When [ shall quit the stage. 4 The land of silence and of death Attends my next remove ; Oh may these poor remains of breath Teach the wide world thy love ! PAUSE. 5 Thy righteousness is-deep and high, _y Unsearchable thy deeds : Thy glory spreads beyond the sky, And all my praise exceeds. 6 Oft have I heard thy threatenings roar, And oft endur'd the grief; But when thy hand has press'd me sore 3 Thy grace was my relief. 7 By long experience have I known Thy sovereign power to save ; At thy command I venture down Securely to the grave. 8 When I lie buried deep in dust, My flesh shall be thy care: These withering limbs with thee I trust To raise them strong and fair. PSALM 72. 1st Part. L. M. The Kiyigdom of Christ. 1 f^i RE AT God, whose universal sway VJT The known and unknown worlds obey Now give the kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power, exalt his throne. 2 Thy sceptre well becomes his hands, All heaven submits to his commands ; His justice .shall avenge the poor, And pride and rage prevail no more. 3 With power he vindicates the just, And treads the oppressor in the dust : His worship and his fear shall last, Till hours, and years, and time be past. As rain on meadows newly mown, So shall he send his influence down: His grace on fainting souls distils, Like heavenly dew on thirsty hills. The heathen lands that lie beneath The shades of overspreading death, Revive at his first dawning light, And deserts blossom at the sight, i The saints shall flourish in his days, Dress'd tn the robes of joy and praise^ Peace, like a riveT, from his throne, Shall flow to nations yet unknown. PSALM 72. 2d Part. L. M, Christ's Kingdom among the Gentiles. 1 TESUS shall reign where'er the sun *7 Does his successive journeys run — His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 [Behold the nations with their kings ? There Europe her best tribute brings; From north to south the princes meet, To pay their homage at his feet. 3 There Persia, glorious to behold, And India shines in eastern gold ; While western empires own their Lord, And savage tribes attend his word.] 4 For him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown his head ; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With every morning sacrifice. 5 People and realms of every tongue Dwell on his love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 6 Blessings abound where'er he reigns— The joyful pris'ner bursts his chains — _ The weary find eternal rest, And all the sons of want are bless'd. 7 [Where he displays his healing power, Death and the curse are known no more; In him the trihes of Adam boast More blessings than their father lost. 8 Let every creature rise and bring Peculiar honours to our King — Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen.] PSALM 73. 1st Part. CM. Afflicted Saints happy, and prosperous Sin-: ners cursed. I "T^TOW I'm convinc'd the Lord is kind j3l To men of heart sincere : Yet once my foolish thoughts repin'd, And border'd on despair. I griev'd to see the wicked thrive, And spoke with angry breath, "How pleasant and profane they live! " How peaceful is their death ! « With well fed flesh and haughty eyes u They lay their fears to sleep ; » Against the heavens their slanders rise, 4t While saints in silence weep. " In vain I lift my hands to pray, " And cleanse my heart in vain, " For I am chasten'd all the day, " The night renews my pain." Yet, while my tongue indulg'd complaints. I felt roy heart reprove : 44 PSALM 73. " Sure I shall thus offend thy saints, " And grieve the men £ love." 6 But still I Pound my doubts too hafd, The conflict too severe, Till 1 retir'd to search ihy word, And learn thy secrets there. 7 There, as in some prophetic glass, I saw the sinner sit High mounted on a slipp'ry place, Beside a fiery pit. 8 I heard the wretch profanely boast, Till at thy frown he fell : His honours in a dream were lost, And he awak'd in hell. 9 Lord, what an envious fool I was ! How like a thoughtless beast i Thus to suspect thy promis'd grace, And think the wick'd bless'd. 10 Yet I was kept from full despair, Upheld by power unknown: That blessed hand that broke the snare, Shall guide me to thy throne. PSALM 73. v. 23-28. 2d Part. C. M. God our portion here and hereafter. 1 1^1 OD, my supporter and my hope, vJT My help forever near, Thine arm of mercy held me up When sinking in despair. 2 Thy counsels, Lord, shall guide my feet Through life's bewilder d race: Thine hand conduct me near thy seat, To dwell before thy face. 3 Were I in heaven without my God, 'Twould be no joy to me ; And whilst this earth is my abode, I long for none but thee. 4 What if the springs of life were broke, And flesh and heart should faint, God is my soul's eternal rock, The strength of every saint. 5 Behold the sinners that remove Far from thy presence die ; Not all the idol gods they love Can save them when they cry. 6 But to draw near to thee, my God, Shall be my sweet employ ; My tongue shall sound thy works abroad, And tell the world my joy. PSALM 73. v. 22, 3, 6, 17-20. L. M The prosperity of sinners cursed. 1 "T ORD, what a thoughtless wretch was I JLi To mourn, and murmur, and repine, To see the wicked plac'd on high, In pride and robes of honour shine. 2 But, Oh their end, their dreadful end ! Thy sanctuary taught me so ; On slipp'ry rocks 1 see them stand, And fiery billows roll below. 3 Now let them boast how tall they rise, I'll never envy them again ; There they may stand with haughty eyes, Till they plunge deep in endless pain. 4 Their fancy'd joys, how fast they flee ! Like dreams, as fleeting and as vain ; Their songs of softest harmony Are but a prelude to their pain. 5 Now I esteem their mirth and wine, Too dear to purchase with my blood; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine, My life, my portion, and my God. PSALM 73. S. M. The mystery of Providence unfolded. 1 GURE there's a righteous God, © Nor is religion vain; Tho' men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools, with scornful eyes, In robes of honour shine. 3 [Pamper'd with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 4 Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure. Thro' all their life oppression reigns. And racks the humble poor. 5 Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God: Their malice blasts the good man's name And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I, with flowing tears, Indulged my doubts to rise ; " Is there a God that sees or hears " The things below the skies ?" 7 The tumult of my thought Held me in hard suspense, 'Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power, Did my mistake amend; I view'd the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slipp'ry steep The thoughtless wretches go : PSALM 74, 75, 76. 45 And, Oh ' that dreadful fiery deep That waits the ; r fail below ! 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine : I caii my God my portion now, And all my powers are thine. PSALM 74. C. M. The Church pleading with God under sore Perse- cution 1 "WMTILL God for ever cast us oflf? T f His wrath for ever smoke Against the people of his love, His little chosen flock ? 2 Think of the tribes so dearly bought With their Redeemer's blood, Nor let thy Zion be forgot, Where once thy glory stood. 3 Lift up thy feet and march in haste; Aloud our ruin calls: See what a wide and fearful waste Is made within thy walls. 4 Where once thy churches pray'd and sang Thy foes profanely rage ; Amid thy gates their ensigns hang, And there their hosts engage. 5 How are the seats of worship broke ! They tear the buildings down; And he that deals the heaviest stroke Procures the chief renown. 6 With flames they threaten to destroy Thy children in their rest ; " Come, let us burn at once," they cry, '* The temple and the priest." 7 And, still to heighten our distress, Thy presence is withdrawn; They wonted signs of power and grace, Thy power and grace are gone. 8 No prophet speaks to calm our grief. But all m silence mourn ; Nor know the times of our relief, The hour of thy return. PAUSE. 9 How long, eternal God, how long Shall men of pride blaspheme? Shall saints be made their endless song, And bear immortal shame ? 10 Canst thou for ever sit, and hear Thy hoiy name profan'd? And still thyjealousy forbear, And still withhold thy hand? 11 What strange deliv'rmce hast thou shown In ages long before? And now no other God we own, No other God adore. 12 Thou didst divide the raging sea By thy resistless might, To make thy tribes a wonderous way, And then secure their flight. 13 Is not the world of nature thine, The darkness and the day ? Didst thou not bid the morning shine, And mark the sun his way? 14 Hath not thy power form'd every coast, And set the earth its bounds, With summer's heat and winter's frost, In their perpetual rounds? 15 And shall the sons of earth and dust That sacred power blaspheme? Will not thy hand that form'd them first, Avenge thine injur'd name ? 16 Think on the cov'nant thou hast made, And all thy words of love : Nor let the birds of prey invade And vex thy trembling dove. 17 Our foes would triumph in our blood, And make our hope their jest; Plead thine own cause, Almighty God, And give thy children rest. PSALM 75. L. M. Praise to God for the return of Peace- 1 TTIO thee, most high and holy God, JL To thee outf thankful hearts we raise: Thy works declare thy name abroad, Thy wond'rous works demand our praise. 2 To slav'ry doom'd, thy chosen sons Beheld their foes triumphant rise ; And sore oppress'd by earthly thrones, They sought the Sovereign of the skies. 3 'Twas then, great God, with equal power, Arose thy vengeance and thy grace, To scourge their legions from the shore, And save the remnant of thy race. 4 Thy hand, that form'd the restless main, And rear'd the mountain's awful head, Bade raging seas their course restrain, And desert wilds receive their dead. 5 Such wonders never come by chance, Nor can the winds such blessings blow; 'Tis God, the Judge, doth one advance, 'Tis God that lays another low. 6 Let haughty tyrants sink their pride, Nor lift so high their scornful head ; But lay their impious thoughts aside, And own the empire God hath made. PSALM 76. C. M. Israel saved, and the Assyrians destroyed ; or God's vengeance against his enemies proceeds from his church. 1 ¥N Judah God of old was known ; X His name in Israel great— 46 PSALM 77. In Salem stood his holy throne, And Zion was his seat. 42 Among the praises of his saints, His dwelling there he cho»se ; There he receiv'd their just complaints Against their haughty foes. 3 From Zion went his dreadful word, And broke that threat'ning spear ; The bow, the arrows, and the sword, And crush'd th' Assyrian war. 4 What are the earth's wide kingdoms else But mighty hills of prey ? The hill on which Jehovah dwells Is glorious more than they. 5 'Twas Zion's King that stopped the breath Of captains and their bands ; The men of might sleep fast in death, That quells their warlike hands. 6 At thy rebuke, O Jacob's God, Both horse and chariot fell • Who knows the terrors of thy rod* Thy vengeance who can tell ? 7 What power can stand before thy sight When once thy wrath appears? Whenheav'n shines round with dreadful light The earth adores and fears. & When God, in his own sovereign ways, Comes down to save th' opprest, The wrath of man shall work his praise, And he'il restrain the rest. «) [Vows to the Lord, and tribute bring ; Ye princes fear his frown ; His terrors shake the proudest king, And smite his armies dawn. 10 The thunder of his sharp rebuke Our haughty foes shall feel ; For Jacob's God hath not forsook, But dwells in Zion still] PSALM 77. 1st Part. CM. Melancholy assaulting, and hope prevailing 1 fjlO God I cry'd, with mournful voice JL I sought his gracious ear, In the sad hour when trouble rose, And fill'd my heart with fear. 2 Sad were my days, and dark my nights, My soul refus'd relief; I thought on God, the just and wise, But thoughts ihcreas'd my grief. 3 Still I complain'd, and still oppress'd, My heart began to break ; My God, thy wrath forbade my rest. And kept my eyes awake, $ My overwhelming sorrows grew, Till I could speak no more; Then I within myself withdrew, And cali'd thy judgments o'er 5 I cali'd back years, and ancient times- When 1 beheld thy face ; My spirit search'd for secret crimes That might withhold thy grace. 6 I cali'd thy mercies to my mind, Which I enjoy'd before; And will the Lord no more be kind. His face appear no more? 7 Will he for ever cast me off? His promise ever fail? Has he forgot his tender love? Shall anger still prevail ? 8 But I forbid this hopeless thought, This dark despairing frame, Remembering what thy hand hath wrought; 1 hy hand is still the same. 9 I'll think again of all thy ways, And talk thy wonders o'er, Thy wonders of recov'ring grace When flesh could hope no more. 10 Grace dwelt with justice on the throne ; And men, that love thy word, Have, in thy sanctuary, known The counsels of the Lord. PSALM 77. 2d Part. CM. Comfort dtrived from ancient Providence ; or, Is- rael delivered from Egypt, and brought to Canaan. [ " TTOVV awful is thy chastening rod !" XI (May thy own children say ; "The great, the wise, the dreadful God t " How holy is his way !" 2 I'll meditate his works of old, Who reigns in heaven above; Til hear his ancient wonders told, And learn to trust his love. 3 He saw the house of Joseph lie With Egypt's yoke opp ress'd ; Long he deiay'd to hear their cry, JSor gave his people rest. 4 The sons of pious Jacob seem'd Abandon'd to their foes ; But his almighty arm redeem'd The nation that he chose. 5 From slavish chains he set them free. They follow where he calls ; He bade them venture through the sea. And made the waves their walls. C The waters saw thee, mighty God, The waters saw thee come ; Backward they fled, and frighted stood. To make thine armies room. 7 Strange was thy journey through the sea. Thy footsteps. Lord, unknown : PSALM 78. it S Terrors attend the wonderous way That brings thy mercies down. [Thy voice, with terror in the sound, Thro' clouds and darkness broke ; All heaven in lightning shone around, And earth with thunder shook. 9 Thine arrows thro' the skies were hurl'd ; How glorious is the Lord ! Surprise and trembling seiz'd the world, And all the saints ador'cL 10 He gave them water from the rock; And safe by Moses' hand, Thro' a dry desert led his flock To Canaan's promised land.] PSALM 78. 1st Part. C. M. Providence, of God recorded ; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children. 1 "T ET children hear the mighty deeds JLi Which God perform'd of old.; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers toid. 2 He bids us make his glories known ; His works of power and grace; And we'll convey his wonders down Thro' every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,. And they again to theirs,. That generations yet unborn May taach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall ihey learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget his works, Bat practice his commands. PSALM 78. 2d Part. €. M. Israel's Rebellion and Punishment ; or, the Sinsand Chastisements of God's People. 1 f\ H what a stiff rebellious house, \J Was Jacob's ancient race ! False to their own most solemn vows, And to their Maker's grace. 2 They broke the cov'hant of his love, And did his laws despise, Forgot the works he wrought to prove His power before their eyes ! •3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light From his avenging hand: What dreadful tokens of his might Spread o'er the stubborn land ! 4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea. And march with safety through. With watery walls to guard their way, Till they had 'sqap'd the foe. 5 A wonderous pillar mark'd the road, Compos'd of shade and light; By day it prov'd a shelt'ring cloud, A leading fire by night. 6 He from the rock, their thirst supply'd^ The gushing waters flow'd. And ran in rivers by their side, Along the desert road. 7 Yet they provok'd the Lord Most High, And dar'd distrust his hand ; << Can he with bread our host supply " Amid this barren land ?" 8 The Lord with indignation heard,. And caus'd his wrath to flame : HU terrors ever stand prepar'd To vindicate his name. PSALM 78. 3d Part. C. M. The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance ; &r Chastisement and Salvation. 1 'IMT'FIEN Israel sinn'd the Lord reprov'd* ? f And fill'd their hearts with dread ; Yet he forgave the men he lov'd, And sent them heavenly bread. 2 He fed them with a liberal hand, And made his treasures known ; Me gave the midnight clouds command To pour provisions down. 3 The manna, like a morning shower, Lay thick around their feet ; The food of heaven, so light so pure, As tho' 'twere angels' meat. 4 But they, in murmuring language, said; " Is manna all our feast ? " We loath this light, this airy bread : " W T e must have flesh to taste." " Ye shall have flesh, to please your lust," The Lord in wrath reply'd, And sent them quails, like sand or dust^ Heap'd up on every side. 6 He gave them all their own desire ; And, greedy as they fed, His vengeance burnt with secret fire, And smote the rebels dead. 7 When some were slain the rest return'd : And sought the Lord with tears ; Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd>. But soon forgot their fears. 8 Oft he chastis'd and still forgave, Till, by his gracious hand, The nation he resolv'd to save. Possess'd the prormYd land.. 48 PSALM 78, 79, 80. PSALM 78. »32,&c. L. M. Backsliding and Forgiveness ; or, Sin punished and baints saved. 1 |~1 REAT God, how oft did Israel prove VJT By turns thine anger and thy love? There, in a glass,' our hearts may see How fickle and how false they be. 2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot The dreadful wonders God had wrought ; Then they provok'd him to his face, Nor fear'd his power, nor trust his grace. 3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain, And made their travels long and vain ; A tedious march through unknown ways Wore cut their strength, and spent their days. 4 Oft, when they saw their brethren slain, They mourn'd, and sought the Lord again; Call'd him the rock of their abode, Their high Redeemer and their God. 5 Their prayers and vows before him rise As flalt'nng words or solemn lies, While their rebellious tempers prove False to his cov'nant and his love. 6 Yet could hs sovereign grace forgive The men who ne'er deserv'd to live ; His anger oft away he turn'd, Or else with gentle flame it burn'd. 7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail, He saw temptations still prevail ; The God of Abra'm lov'd them still, And led them to his holy hill. PSALM 79. L. M. For the Distress of War. 1 "OEHOLU, O God, what cruel foes, JLf Thy peaceful heritage invade ; Thy holy temple stands defil'd, In dust thy sacred walls are laid. 2 Wide o'er the valleys, drench'd in blood, Thy people, fall'n in death, remain ; The fowls of heaven their flesh devour, And savage beasts divide the slain. 3 Th' insulting foes, with impious rage, Reproach thy children to their face ; " Where is your God of boasted power, " And where the promise of his grace ?" 4 Deep from the prison's horrid glooms O hear the mournful captives sigh: And let thy sovereign power reprieve, The trembling souls condemn'd to die. 5 Let those who dar'd insult thy reign, Return dismay'd with endless shame, While heathens, who thy grace despise Shall from thy vengeance, learn thy name. 6 So shall thy children, freed from deatby Eternal songs of honour raise, And every future age shall tell Thy sovereign power and pardoning grace. PSALM 80. L. M. The Churches prayer under affliction ; or the Vineyard of God wasted, 1 ri REAT Shepherd of thine Israel, XJH Who didst between the cherubs dwell, And led the tribes, thy chosen sheep, Safe thro' the desert and the deep : 2 Thy church is in the desert now, Shine from on high and guide us through ; Turn us to thee, thy love restore, We shall be sav'd and sigh no more. 3 Great God, whom heavenly hosts obey, How long shall we lament and pray, And wait in vain thy kind return ? How long shall thy fierce anger burn ? 4 Instead of wine and cheerful bread, Thy saints with their own tears are fed ? Turn us to thee, thy love restore, We shall be sav'd and sigh no more. PAUSE THE FIRST. 5 Hast thou not planted with thy hands A lovely vine in heathen lands ? Did not thy power defend it round, And heavenly dews enrich the ground? 6 How did the spreading branches shoot, And bless the nations with the fruit; But now, dear Lord, look down and see Thy mourning vine, that lovely tree. 7 Why is her beauty thus defac'd ? Why hast thou laid her fences waste ? Strangers and foes against her join, And every beast devours thy vine. 8 Return, Almighty God, return ; Nor let thy bleeding vineyard mourn - 7 Turn us to thee, thy lave restore. We shall be sav'd and sigh no more. PAUSE THE SECOND. 9 Lord, when this vine in Canaan grew. Thou wast its strength and glory too ; Attack'd in vain by all its foes, Till the fair Branch of promise rose. 10 Fair Branch, ordain'd of old to shoot From David's stock, from Jacob's root; Himself a noble Vine, and we 1 he lesser branches of the tree. 11 'Tis thy own Son, and he shall stand, Girt with thy strength; at thy right hand : Thy first-born Son, adorn'd and bless'd, With power and grace above the rest. 12 Oh ! for his sake attend our cry, Shine on thy churches lest they die • PSALM 81, 82, 83, 84. 49 Turn us lo thee, thy love restore, We shall be savd and sigh no more. PSALM 81. v. 1,8— 16. S. M. The warning of God to hit people ; oi spiritual blessings and punishments, 1 OING to the Lord aloud, ^ And make a joyful noise ; God is our strength, our Saviour God : Let Israel hear his voice. 2 " From idols, false and vain, " Preserve my rights divine ; " I am the Lord who broke thy chair. u Of slav'ry and of sin. 3 " Stretch thy desires abroad, " And Til supply them well; " But if ye will refuse your God, " If Israel will rebel : 4 " I'll leave them," saith the Lord, " To their own lusts « prey, " And let them run the dangerous road; " 'Tis their own chosen way. 5 " YetO ! that all my saints " Would hearken to my voice ! " Soon I would ease their sore complaints, " And bid their hearts rejoice. 6 u While I destroy their foes, ~" I'll richly feed my flock; "And they shall taste the stream that flows " From their eternal Rock," PSALM 82. L. M, God the supreme Governor ; or Magistrates warned. 1 A MONG the assemblies of the great, J\- A greater Ruler takes his seat : The God of heaven, as Judge, surveys Those gods on earth, and all their ways. % Why will ye frame oppressive laws ? Or why support th' unrighteous cause ? When will ye once defend the poor, That foes may vex the saints no more ? £ They know not, Lord, nor will they knot*; Dark are the ways in which they go : Their name of earthly gods is vain, For they shall fall and die like men. 4 Arise, O Lord, and let thy Son Possess his universal throne, And rule the nations with bis rod ; Me is our Judge, and he our God. PSALM 83. S. M. A complaint against persecutory. 1 A N D wi 11 the God of grace J\. Perpetual silence keep P The God of justice hold his peace. And let his vengeance sleep ? H 2 Behold what cursed snares The men of mischief spread ; The men that hate thy saints and thee^ Lift up their threat'ning head. 3 Against thy hidden ones Their counsels they employ. And malice, with her watchful eye, Pursues them to destroy. 4 " Come, let us join," they cry, " To root them from the ground, " Till not the name of saints remain,, " Nor mem'ry shall be found." 5 Awake, Almighty God, And call thy wrath to mind; Give them, like forests, to the fire, Or stubble to the wind. 6 Convince their madness, Lord, And make them seek thy name ; Or else their stubborn rage confound. That they may die in shame. 7 Then shall the nations know Thy glorious dreadful word, Jehovah is thy name alone, And thou the sovereign Lord* PSALM 84. 1st Part. L. M The pleasure of public worship. 1 TTOW pleasant, how divinely fair, XI O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are I With long desire my spirit faints, To meet the assemblies of thy saints. 2 My flesh would rest in thine abode ; My panting heart cries out for God;, My God J my King ! why should I be So far from all my joys and thee? 3 The sparrow chooses where to rest, And for her young provides her nest; But will my God to sparrows grant That pleasure which his children want? 4 Bless'd are the saints who sit on high, Around thy throne above the sky ; Thy brightest glories shine above, And all their work is praise and love. 5 Bless'd are the souls, who find a place Within the temple of thy grace ; There they behold thy gentler rays, And seek thy face, and learn thy praise. 6 Bless'd are the men whose hearts are set To find the way to Zion's gate; God is their strength, and thro' the road, They lean upon their helper, God. 7 Cheerful they walk with growing strength . Till all shall meet in heaven at length : Till aU before thy face appear, And join in nobler worship there. 50 PSALM 84. PSALM 84. 2d Part. L. M. God and his church ; or grace and glory \ 1 £^\ R.EAT God, attend, while Zion sings VW The joy that from thy presence springs; To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth. 2 Might I enjoy the meanest place Within thy house, O God of grace, Not rents of ease, nor thrones of power, Should tempt my feet to leave thy door. 3 God is our sun, he makes our day ; God is oar shield, he guards our way From all th' assaults of hell and sin, From foes without and foes within. 4 All needful grace will God bestow, And crown that grace with glory too : He gives us all things, and withholds No real good from upright souls. 5 O God, our King, whose sovereign sway The glorious hosts of heaven obey, And devils at thy presence flee ; Bless d is the man that trusts in thee. PSALM 84. C M. Verse 1, 2, 3 — 10, paraphrased. Delight in ordinances of xeorship ; or God present in hit churches. \ ~]%/TY soul, how lovely is the place JTJl To which thy God resorts ! Tis heaven to see his smiling face, Tho' in his earthly courts. 2 There the great Monarch of the skies, His saving power displays, And light breaks in upon our eyes, With kind and quickning rays. 3 With his rich gifts the heavenly Dove Descends and fills the place, While Christ reveals his wonderous love, And sheds abroad his grace. 4 There, mighty God, thy words declare The secrets of thy will : And still we seek thy mercies there, And sing thy praises still. PAUSE. 5 My heart and flesh cry out for thee, While far from thine abode ; When shall I tread thy courts, and see My Saviour and my God? 6 The sparrow builds herself a nest, And suffers no remove : O make me, like the sparrows, bless'd, To dwell but where I love. 7 To sit one day beneath thine eye. And hear thy gracious voice, Exceeds a whole eternity Employ 'd in carnal joys. 8 Lord, at thy threshold I would wait, While Jesus is within, Rather than fill a throne of state Among the tents of sin. 9 Could I command the spacious land, And the more boundless sea, For one bless'd hour at thy right hand, I'd give them both away. PSALM 84. As the 148th Psalm. Longing for the House of God. 1 |" ORD of the worlds above, JLi How pleasant and how fair, The dwellings of thy love, Thy earthly temples are ; To thine abode My heart aspires, With warm desires, To see my God. 2 The sparrow for her young, With pleasure seeks her nest, And wandering swallows long To find their wonted rest. My spirit faints >?,, With equal zeal To rise and dwell Among thy saints. 3 O happy souls that pray Where God appoints to hear ! O happy men that pay Their constant service there ! They praise thee still; And happy they, That love the way To Zion's hill. 4 They go from strength to strength,. Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives at length : Till each in heaven appears. glorious seat, When God our King Shall thither bring Our willing feet! PAUSE. To spend one sacred day Where God and saints abide, Affords diviner joy Than thousand days beside : VV here God resorts, 1 love it more To keep the door Than shine in courts. 6 God is our sun and shield, Our light and our defence, With gifts our hands are fill'd ; We draw our blessings thence PSALM 85, 86, 87, 88. 51 He shall bestow On Jacob's race Peculiar grace And glory too. 7 The Lord his people loves ; His hand no good withholds From those his heart approves. From pure and pious souls: Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, Whose spirit trusts Alone in the*. PSALM 85. v. 1—8. 1st Part. L. M. Waiting for an answer to prayer; or deliverance bt gun and completed. 1 T ORD, thou hast call'd thy grace to mind, JLi Thou hast revers'd our heavy doom ; So God forgave when Israel sinn'd, And brought his wandering captives home ? 3 Thou hast begun to set as free, And made thy fiercest wrath abate : Now let our hearts be turned to thee, And our salvation be complete. 3 Revive our dying graces, Lord, And let thy saints in thee rejoice ; Make known thy truth, fulfil thy word, We wait for praise to tune our voice. 4 We wait to hear what God rill say; He'll speak, and give his people peace ; But let them run no more astray, Lest his retarding wrath increase. The nations thou hast made shall bring Their offerings round thy throne ; For thou alone dost wonderous thing*, For thou art God alone, Lord I would walk with holy feet, Teach me thine heavenly ways, And all my wandering thoughts unite In God my Father's praise. Great is thy mercy, and ray tongue Shall those sweet wonders tell, How by thy grace my sinking soul Rose from the deeps of hell. PSALM 85. v. 9, &c. 2d Part. Salvation by Christ, L. M. PSALM 87. L. M. The church the birth place of the saints; or, Jcvs. and Gentiles united in the Christian church* 1 £ 2JOD, in his earthly temple, lays V* Foundation for his heavenly praise: He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows ; But makes a more delightful stay, Where churches meet to praise and pray. 3 What glories were describ'd of oki ? What wonders are in Zion told ? Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew ; Angels and men shall join to sing The bill where living waters spring. «* When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be an honour to appear As one new-born and nourished there. ClALVATION is forever nigl The souls that fear and trust the Lord And grace descending from on high Fresh hopes of g!or> shall afford. MSrcy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven ; By his obedience so complete Justice is pleas'd and peace is given. Now truth and honour shall abound, Religion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentler reign. His righteousness is gone before, To give us free access to God ; Our wandering feet shall stray no more, But mark his steps and keep the road. PSALM 86. v. 8— 13. CM. A general Song of Praise to God. AMONG the princes, earthly gods, There's none hath power divine ; Nor is their nature mighty Lord, Nor are their works like thine. PSALM 88. As 113th Psalm. Loss of friends , and absence of divine grace. OGOD of my salvation, hear My nightly groan, my daily prayer. That still employ my wasting breath ; My soul, declining to the grave, Implores thy sovereign power to save From dark despair and lasting death. Thy wrath lies heavy on me soul, And waves of sorrow o'er me roll, While dust and silence spread the gloom; My friends, belov'd in happier days, The dear companions of my ways, Descend around me to the tomb. As, lost in lonely grief, I tread The mournful mansions of the dead, Or to some throng'd assembly go ; Thro' all alike I rove alone, While here forgotten, there unknown, The change renews my piercing wo. And why will God neglect my call ! Or who shall profit by my fall, When life departs and love expires ? Can dust and darkness praise the Lord ? Or wake, or brighten, at his word, And tune the harp with heavenly choirs ? PSALM 89. Yet> thro' each melancholy day, I've pray'd to thee, and still will pray, Imploring still thy kind return : But Oh ! my friends, my comforts fled, And all my kindred of the dead Recall my wandering thoughts to mourn. PSALM 89. 1st Pari. L. M. The Covenant made with Christ; or- the true David * Ij^OR ever shall my song record JL The truth and mercy of the Lord : Mercy and truth for ever stand, Like heaven established by his hand. fi Thus to his Son he sware, and said, u With thee my cov'nant first is made: " In thee shall dying sinners live : " Glory and grace are thine to give, ft " Be thou my Prophet, thou my Priest, " Thy children shall be ever bless'd : " Thou art my chosen King, thy throne " Shall stand eternal like my own. 4 ''-There's none of all my sons above " So much my image or my love ; " Celestial powers thy subjects are, " Then what ran earth to thee compare ? 5 " David, my servant, whom I chose, M To guard my flock, to crush my foes ; " And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, " Was but a shadow of my Son." 6 Now let the church rejoice, and sing Jesus, her Saviour and her King ; Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below. PSALM 89. 1st Part. CM. The faithfulness of God. 1 TWf Y never-ceasing song shall show JjIm. The mercies of the Lord ; And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word. % The sacred troths his lips pronounce, Shall firm as h aven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eten.al grace is sure. •3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne ! But there's a nobler cov'nant seai'd To David's greater Son. $. His seed for ever shall possess A throne above the skies ; The meanest subject of his grace Snail to that glory rise. 5 Lord God of hosts, thy wonderous ways Are sung by saints above ; And saints on earth their honours raise To thy unchanging lore. PSALM 89. v.7,&c. 2d Part. CM. The Power and Majesty of God ; or, Reverential IV or ship k 1 ^TITITH rev'rence let the saints appear, Tv And bow before the Lord ; His high commahds with rev'rence hear, And tremble at his Word. 2 flow terrible thy glories rise! t How bright thine armies shine! Where is the power with thee that vies, Or truth compar'd with thine? 3 The northern pole and southern rest On thy supporting hand ; Darkness and day, from east to west, Move round at thy command. 4 Thy words the raging winds control* And rule the boisterous deep ; Thou male's t the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep. 5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of hell; They saw thine arm in vengeance shine When Egypt durst rebel. 6 Justice and Judgment are thy throne, Yet wonderous is thy grace! While truth and mercy, joined in one, Invite us near thy face. PSALM 89. v.15,&c. 3d Part. CM. A blessed Gospel. I TILES S'D are the souls who hear and XJ The Gospel's joyful sound ! [know Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround. % Their joy shall bear their spirits up, Thro' their Redeemer's name ; His righteousness exalts their hope And fills their foes with shame. 3 The Lord, our glory and defence, Strength and salvation gires; Israel, thy King forever reigns, Thy God for ever lives. PSALM 89. v. 19, &c. 4thPart.CU^ Christ's Mediatorial Kingdom ; or f his Divine and Human Nature. 1 TTTEAR what the Lord in vision said. M.M- And made his mercies known ; " Sinners behold, your help U laid 44 On my almighty Son. 2 " Behold the man, my wisdom chose " Among your mortal race: 44 His head my holy oil o'erfiows, " With full supplies of grace. 3 " High shall he reign on David's throne* " My people's better King ; " My arm shall beat his rivals down, 14 And still new subjects bring. PSALM 89, 90. 63 4 " My truth shall guard him in his way, •< With mercy by his side : " \\ hile in my name, o'er earth and sea, " He shali in triumph ride. 5 "Me for his Father and his God " He shall for ever own, " Call me his rock, his high abode, " And I'll support my Son. 6 " My first-born Son, array'd in grace, " At my right hand shall sit : " Beneath him angels know their place, ** And monarchs at his feet. 7 " My cov'nant stands forever fast, "My promises are strong; " Firm as the heavens his throne shall last, " His seed endure as long." PSALM 89. v. 30, &c. 5th Part. C. M. The Covenant of Grace Unchangeable ; or, Afflic- tion without Rejection. 1 "VTET,'' saith the Lord, " if David's race, JL " The children of my Son, '* Should break my laws, abuse my grace ; " And tempt mine anger down ; % " Their sins I'll visit with the rod, " And make their follies smart ; " But I'll not cease to be their God, " Nor from my truth depart. 3 " My cov'nant I will ne'er revoke, " But keep my grace in mind ; " And whateternat love hath spoke, " Eternal truth shall bind. 4 f Once have I sworn, (1 need no more) " And pled^'d my holiness, " To seal the sacred promise sure " To David and his race. 5 " The sun shall see his offspring rise, " And spread from sea to sea, " Long as he travels round the skies " To give the nations day. 6 " Sure as the moon that rules the night, " His kingdom shall endure, " Till the fix'd laws of shade and light " Shall be observ'd no more," *SALM 89. v. 47, &c. Gth Part. L.M. Mortality and hope* A FUNERAL PSALM. 1 "D EMEMBER, Lord, our mortal state, MJk> How frail our lite, how sh< rt the date ; Where is the man that draws his breath, Safe from disease, secure from death. 2 Lord while we see whole nations dip, Our flesh and strength repine and cry, " Must death forever rage and reign ! ** Or hast thou made mankind in vain ? span 4 3 " Where is thy promise to the just ? " Are not thy servants turn'd to dust ! But faith forbids these mournful sighs, And sees the sleeping dust arise. 4 That glorious hour, that dreadful day, Wipes the reproach of saints away, And clears the honour of thy word : Awake our souls and bless the Lord. PSALM 89. Last Part. Asll3thPs Verse 47, &c. Life, Death, and the Resurrection. 1 rilHINK, mighty God, on feeble man, A How few his hours, how short his Short from the cradle to the grave: Who can secure his vital breath Against the bold demands of death, With skill to fly or power to save ? 2 Lord, shall it be forever said, " The race of man was only made " For sickness, sorrow, and the dust ? Are not thy servants day by day, Sent to their graves, and turn'd to clay > Lord, where's thy kindness to the just ? 3 Hast thou not promis'd to thy Son, And all his seed a heavenly crown ? But flesh and sense indulge despair; For ever blessed be the Lord, That faith cau read his holy word, And find a resurrection there. 4 For ever blessed be the Lord , Who gives his saints a long reward, For all their toil, reproach and pain ; Let all below, and all above, Join to proclaim thy wo:ideroos Jove, And each repeat their loud Amen. PSALM 90. L.M. Man mortal and God eternal. A MOURNFUL SONG AT A FUNERAL. 1 nnHROUGH every age, eternal God, JL Thou art our rest, our safe abode : High was thy throne ere heaven was made } Or earth, thy humble footstool, laid. 2 Long had'st thou reign'd ere time began, Or dust was fashion'd into man ; And long thy kingdom shall endure When earth and time shall be no more. 3 But man, weak man, is born to die, Made up of guilt and vanity : Thy dreadful sentence, Lord, was just " Return, ye sinners, to your dust." 4 [A thousand of our years amount Scarce to a day in thine account; Like yesterday's departed light, Or the last watch of ending night.] PAUSE. 5 Death, like an overflowing stream, Sweeps us away; our life's a dream ; 54. PSALM 90. An empty tale ; a morning flower, Cut down and wither' d in an hour. 6 [Our age to seventy years is set; How short the time — how frail the state ! And if to eighty we arrive, We rather sigh and groan, than live. 7 But, Oh! how oft thy wrath appears, And cuts off our expected years ! Thy wrath awakes our humble dread ! We fear the power that strikes us dead.] 8 Teach us, O Lord, how frail is man ; And kindly lengthen out the span, Till a wise care of piety Fit us to die, and dwell with thee. PSALM 90, v. 1-5. 1st Part. C M Man frail, and God eternal. 1 /"^t T R- God, our help in ages past, \_r Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home ! 2 Beneath the shadow of thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure ; Sufficient is thine arm alone And my defence is sure. 3 Before the hills in order stood, Or earth receiv'd her frame, From everlasting thou art God, To endless years the same. 4 Thy word commands our flesh to dust, " Return, ye sobs of men ;" All nations rose from earth at first, And turn to earth again. 5 A thousand ages in thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising dawu. 6 [The busy tribes of flesh and blood, With all their lives and cares, Are carried downwards by the flood, And lost in following years. 7 Time, like an over-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away ; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. 8 Like flowery fields the nations stand, Pleas' d with the morning light; The flowers beneath the mower's hand Lie with'ring, ere 'tis night.] 9 Our God, oar help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home. PSALM 90. 2d PaH. CM. Verse 8, 11,2, 10, 12. Infirmities and Mortality, the Effect of Sin ; or, Life, Old Age, and Preparation for Death. 1 "|" ORD, if thine eyes survey our faults, JLi And justice grows severe, Thy dreadful wrath exceeds our thoughts, And burns beyond our fear. 2 Thine anger turns our frame to dust ; By one offence to thee, Adam, with all his sons, have lost Their immortality. 3 Life, like a vain amusement, flies, A fable or a song ; By swift degrees our nature dies, Nor can our joys be long. 4 'Tis but a few whose days amount To threescore years and ten ; And all beyond that short account Is sorrow, toil, and pain. 5 [Our vitals, with laborious strife, Bear up the crazy load, And drag these poor remains of life Along the tiresome road.] 6 Almighty God, reveal thy love, And not thy wrath alone ; O let our sweet experience prove The mercies of thy throne. 7 Our souls would learn the heavenly art T" improve the hours we have, That we may act the wiser part, And live beyond the grave. PSALM 90. v. 13, &c. SdPart. CM. Breathing after Heaven. 1 TJETURN, O God of love, return; XV Earth is a tiresome place : How long shall we, thy children, mourn Our absence from thy face ? 2 Let heaven succeed our painful years, Let sin and sorrow cease ; And, in proportion to our tears, So make our joys increase. 3 Thy wonders to thy servants show, Make thy own work complete; Then shall our souls thy glory know, And own thy love was great. 4 Then shall we shine before thy throne In all thy beauty, Lord ; And the poor service we have done Meet a divine reward. PSALM 90. v. 5, 10, 12. S. M. The Frailty and Shortness of Life. 1 "J" ORD, what a feeble piece JLi I» this, our mortal frame ! Our life! how poor a trifle 'tis, That scarce deserves the name ! PSALM 91, 92. 55 2 Alas, the brittle clay That built our body first! And every month and every day 'Tis mouldering back to dust. 3 Our moments fly apace, Our feeble powers decay, Swift as a flood our hasty days Are sweeping us away. 4 Yet if our days must fly, We'll keep their end in sight, We'll spend them all in wisdom's way, And let them speed their flight. 5 They'll waft us sooner o'er This life's tempestuous sea ; Soon we shall reach the peaceful shore Of bless'd eternity. PSALM 91. v. 1—7. L. M. Safely in public Diseases and Dangers. 1 TLTE that hath made his refuge God, -IX Shall find a most secure abode ; Shall walk all day beneath his shade, And there at night shall rest his head. 2 Then will I say, " My God, thy power ** Shall be my fortress and my tower; " I, that am form'd of feeble dust, " Make thine almighty arm my trust." 3 Thrice happy man ! thy Maker's care Shall keep thee from the fowler's snare; From Satan's wiles, who still betrays Unguarded souls a thousand ways. 4 Just as a hen protects her brood From birds of prey that seek their blood, The Lord his faithful saints shall guard, And endless life be their reward. 5 I f burning beams of noon conspire To dart a pestilential fire, God is their life, his wings are spread To shield them with an healthful shade. 6 If vapours, with malignant breath, Rise thick, and scatter midnight death, Israel is safe— the poison'd air Grows pure if Israel's God be there. PAUSE. 7 What, tho' a thousand at thy side, Around thy path ten thousand died, Thy God his chosen people saves, Amongst the dead, amidst the graves. 8 So, when he sent his angel down To make his wrath in Egypt known, And slew their sons, his careful eye Pass'd all the doors of Jacob by. 9 But if the fire, or plague, or sword, Receive commission from the Lord To strike his saints among the rest, Their very pains and deaths are bless'd. 10 The sword, the pestilence, or fire, Shall but fulfil their best desire ; From sins and sorrows set them free, And bring thy children, Lord, to thee. PSALM 91. v. 9-16. C. M. Protection Jrom death, guard of angels f victory and deliverance. 1 "^TE sons of men, a feeble race, Jl Expos'd to every snare. Come, make the Lord your dwelling place, And try and trust his care. 2 No ill shall enter where you dwell j Or if the plague come nigh, And sweep the wicked down to hell, 'Twill raise the saints on high 3 He'll give his angels charge to keep Your feet in all their ways; To watch your pillow while you sleep, And guard your happy days. 4 Their hands shall bear you, lest you fall, And dash against the stones ; Are they not servants at his call. And sent t' attend his sons ? 5 Adders and lions ye shall tread ; The tempter's wiles defeat; He that hath bruis'd the seipent's head Puts him beneath your feet. 6 " Because on me they set their love, " I'll save them," saith the Lord ; " I'll bear their joyful souls above 4< Destruction and the sword. 7 " My grace shall answer when they call, " In trouble I'll be nigh; " My power shall help them when they fall il And raise them when they die. 8 " Those that on earth my name have known ** I'll honour them in heaven ; " There my salvation shall be shown, " And endless life be given." PSALM 92. \st Part. L. M. J Psalm for the Lord's Day. 1 GWEET is the work, my God, my King, lO To praise thy name, gi*e thanks, and sing, To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truths at night. 2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest ; No mortal cares shall seize my breast : O may my heart in tune be found Like David's harp of solemn sound, $ My heart shall triumph in my Lord, And bless his works, and bless his word ; Thy works of grace, how bright they shine >. How deep thy counsels ! how divine ! 56 PSALM 92, 93, 94,. 4 Fool6 never raise their thoughts so high ; Like brutes they live, like brutes they die J Like grass they flourish, till thv breath Blasts them in everlasting death. 6 But I shall share a glorious part When grace hath well refined my heart, And fresh supplies of joy are shed Like holy oil to cheer my head. 6 Sin (my worst enemy before) Shall vea my eyes and ears no more ; My inward foes shall all be slain, Nor Satan break my peace again. 7 Then shall I see, and hear, and know AH I desired or wishM below; And every power find sweet employ In that eternal world of joy. PSALM 92. v.\2,kc. 2d Part. L. M. The Church is the Garden of God. 1 M ORD, 'tis a pleasant thing to stand -fi-i In garden* planted by thy hand ; Let me within thy courts be seen, Like a young cedar fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith aid love, Bless'd with thine influence from above : .Not Lebanon, with all its trees, Yields such a comely sight as these, 3 The plants of grace shall ever live ; (Nature decays, but grace must thrive) Time, that doth all things else impair, Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with fruits of age, they shew The Lord is holy, just, and true ; None that attend his gates shall find A God unfaithful or unkind. PSALM 93 1st Metre. As the 100th Ps The Eternal and sovereign God. 1 TEHOVAH reigns; he dwells in light, «J Girded with majesty and might ; The world created by his hands Still on its first foundation stands. 2 But ere this spacious world was made, Or had its first foundation laid, Thy throne eternal ages stood, Thyself the ever living God, 3 Like floods the angry nations rise, And aim their rage against the skies; Vain floods, that aim their rage so high ! At thy rebuke the billows die. 4 For ever shall thy throne endure ; Thy promise stands for ever sure ; And everlasting holiness Becomes the dwellings of thy grace. PSALM 93. 2d Metre. As old 50th Ps, 1 F|1HE Lord of glory reigns, he reigns on high; JL Hig robes of state are itren^th aud majesty; This wide creation rose at his command, Built by his word, establish'd by his hand, | Long stood his throne ere he began creation, And his own Godhead is the firm foundation. 2 God is the eternal King ; thy foes in vain Raise their rebellions to confound they reign; In vain the storms, in vain the floods arise, And roar, and loss their waves against the skies ; Foaming at heav'n they rage with wild commotion, But heaven's high arches scorn the swelling ocean. 3 Ye tempests, rage no more ; ye floods be still; Aud thou mad world submissive to his will : Built on his truth his church must ever stand : Firm are his promises and strong his hand ; See his own sons, when they appear before him, Bow at his footstool, and with fear adore him. PSALM 93. 3d Metre. Asoldl22dPs, THE Lord Jehovah reigns. And royal state rraintains, His head with awful glories crown'd ; Array'd in robes of light, Begirt with sovereign might, And rays of majesty around. Upheld by thy commands, The world securely stands, And skies and stars obey thy wordf Thy throne was fix'd on high Ere stars adorn'd the sky : Eternal is thy kingdom, Lord. J In vain the noisy crowd, Like billows fierce and loud, Against thy empire rage and roar; In vain with angry spite, The surly nations fight, And dash like waves against the shore. 4 Let floods and nations rage, And all their power engage, Let swelling tides assault the sky ; The terrors of thy frown Shall beat their madness down ; Thy throne forever stands on high, 5 Thy promises are true, Thy grace is ever new ; There fix'd thy church shall ne'er remove : Thy saints with holy fear Shall in thy courts appear, And sing thine everlasting love. [Repeat the fourth stanza to complete the tune.} PSALM 94. 1st Part. Verse 1, 2, 7,-14, CM, Samls chastised, and Sinners destroyed ; or, instruc- live Afflictions. 1 f\ GOD to whom revenge belongs, \_/ Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proad. PSALM 9i, 95. 51 2 They say, " The Lord nor sees nor hears ;" When will the vain be wist? Can he be deaf who form'd their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall reel his power : His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod: Thy providence, thy sacred book, Shall make them know their God. 5 Bless'd is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne'er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break ; He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer's sake. PSALM 94. 2d Part. C. M. Verse 16—23. God our Support and Comfort] or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution. 1 \7ITHO will arise and plead my right TT Against my numerous foes? While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose. 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustain'd my fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. 3 " Alas! my sliding feet !" I cry'd, Tby promise bore me up ; Thy grace stood constant by my side, And raisM my sinking hope. 4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts W'ithin my bosom roll, Thy boundless love for^ves my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws ; But God, my refuge, rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoft ; The Lord our God shall judge the proud, And cut the sinners off. PSALM 95. C. M, A Psalm before prayer. \ O ING to the Lord Jehovah's name, ©And in his strength rejoice ; When his salvation is our theme, Exalted be our voice. 2 With thanks approach his awful sight, And psalms of honor sing ; The Lord's a God of boundless might, The whole creation's King. 3 Let princes hear, let angels know, How mean their natures seem, Those iiods on high, and go^ls below, When once compard with him, 4 Earth, w:th its caverns dark ad deep, Lies in his spacous hand. He fix'd the seas * hat bounds tokeep, And where the hills must stand. 5 Come, and with humble souls adore; Come, kneel befiie his face ; O may the creatures of his power Be children of his grace ! 6 Now is the time ; he bends his ear. And waits for your request : Come lest he rouse his wrath, and sweat *« Ye shall not see my rest." PSALM 95. S. M, A Psahn before Sermon. 1 ^lOME, sound his praise abroad, \y And hymns o; glory sing : Jenovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. 2 He form'd the deeps unknown ; He gave the seas their bound ; The watery worlds are all his own And all the solid ground. » 3 Come, worship at his throne ; Come, bow before the Lord ; We are his works and not our own, He form'd us by his word. 4 To-day attend his voice, Nor dare provoke his rod ; Come, iike the people of his choice,. And own your gracious God. 5 But if your tars refuse The language of his grace, And hearts grow hard, like stubborn Jews, That unbelieving race. 6 The Lord in vengeance dress'd, Will lift his nand, and swear, M W.uthat despis'd my promis'd rest, " Shall have no portion there," PSALM 95. v. 1,2,3, 6— 11. L. M. Canaan lost through Uubeluf; cr, a learning & delating sinner*. 1 /""lOME, let our voices join to raise V^ A sacred song of solemn praise; God is a sovereign King — rehearse His honour in exalted verse. 58 PSALM 96, 97. 2 Come, let our souls address the Lord, Who fram'd our natures with his word ; He is our Shepherd — we the sheep His mercy chose, his pastures keep. 3 Come, let us hear his voice to-day, The counsels of his love obey, Nor let our harden'd hearts renew The sins and plagues that Israel knew. 4 Israel that saw his works of grace, Yet tempt their Maker to his face ; A faithless unbelieving brood, That tir'd the patience of their God. 5 Thus saith the Lord, " How false they prove " Forget my power, abuse my love ; " Since they despise my rest, I swear, " Their feet shall never enter there." 6 [Look back, my soul, with holy dread, And view those ancient rebels dead ; Attend the offer'd grace to day, Nor lose the blessing by delay. 7 Seize the kind promise while it waits, And march to Zion's heavenly gates: Believe, and take the promis'd rest — Obey, and be for ever bless'd.] PSALM 96. v. 2—10, &c. C. M. Christ's first and second coming. 1 C11NG to the Lord, ye distant lands, J5 Ye tribes of every tongue ; His new disco ver'd grace demands A new and nobler song. 2 Say to the nations, Jesus reigns, God's own almighty Son ; His power the sinking world sustains, And grace surrounds his throne. 3. Let heaven proclaim the joyful day, Joy through the earth be seen, Let cities shine in bright array, . And fields in cheerful green. 4 The joyous earth, the bending skies, His glorious train display ; Ye mountains sink, ye valleys rise, Prepare the Lord his way. 5 Behold he comes, he comes to bless The nations as their God ;. To show the world his righteousness, And send his truth abroad. 6 His voice shall raise the slumbering dead> And bid the world draw near; But how will guilty nations dread, To see their Judge appear! HYMN 96. As the 113th Psalm. The God of the Gentiles. 1 IC ET all the earth their voices raise, JLi To sing the choicest psalm of praise, To sing and bless Jehovah's name — His glory let the heathens know, His wonders to the nations show, And all his saving works proclaim. 2 The heathens know thy glory, Lord, The wondering nations read thy word. But here Jehovah's name is known — Nor shall our worship e'er be paid To gods which mortal hands have made- Our Maker is our God alone. 3 He fram'd the globe, he built the sky, He made the shining worlds on high, And reigns complete in glory there — His beams are majesty and light, His beauties, how divinely bright ? His temple how divinely fair ! 4 Come the great day, the glorious hour, When earth shall feel his saving power, And barb'rous nations fear his name- Then shall the race of man confess The beauty of his holiness, And in his courts his grace proclaim, PSALM 97. v. 1— 5. 1st Part. L. M. Christ reigning in heaven, and coming to judgment. 1 ¥]|E reigns! the Lord, the Saviour reigns! XI Praise him in evangelic strains! Let the whole earth in songs rejoice, And distant islands join their voice. 2 Deep are his counsels and unknown, But grace and truth support his throne; Though gloomy clouds his ways surround, Justice is their eternal ground. 3 In robes of judgment, lo ! he comes, Shakes the wide earth and cleaves the tombs;. Before him burns devouring fire, The mountains melt, the seas retire. 4 His enemies with sore dismay, m Fly from the sight and shun the day — Then lift your L \ds, ye saints, o"n high, And sing, for yoU\ redemption's nigh. PSALM 97. v.6-9. 2d Part. L. M. Christ's Incarnation. THE Lord is come! the heav'ns proclaim His birth ; the nations learn his name - y An unknown star directs the road Of eastern sages to their God. 2 All ye bright armies of the skies. Go worship where the Saviour lies \. Angels and kings before him bow, Those gods on high and gods below~ 3 Let idols totter to the ground, And their own worshippers confound - % But Zion shall his glories sing, And earth confess her sovereign King, PSALM 97, 98, 99. 59 PSALM 97. 3d Part. Grace and Glory. L.M. 1 rTIH' Almighty reigns exalted high JL O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky; Th<»' clouds and darkness veil his feet, His dwelling is the mercy-seat. 2 O. ye that love his holy name, Hate every work of sin and shame ; He guards the souls of all his friends, And from the snares of hell defends. 3 Immortal light, and joys unknown, Are for the saints in darkness sown ; Those glorious seeds shall spring and rise, And the bright harvest bless our eyes. 4 Rejoice, ye righteous, and record The sacred honours of the Lord ; None but the soul that feels his grace Can triumph in his holiness. PSALM 97. v. 3, 5-?, 11. CM. Christ's incarnation and the latt judgment. LET earth, with every isle and sea, Rejoice, the Saviour reigns — His word, like fire, prepares his way, And mountains melt to plains. His presence sinks the proudest hills, And makes the valleys rise, The humble soul enjoys his smiles. The haughty sinner dies. 3 The heavens his rightful power proclaim, The idol gods around Fill their own worshippers with shame, And totter to the ground. 4 Adoring angels at his birth Make the Redeemer known : Thus shall he come to judge the earth, And angels guard his throne. 5 His foes shall tremble at his sight, And hills and seas retire : His children take their unknown flight, And leave the world on fire. 5 The seeds of joy and glory sown For saints in darkness here, Shall rise and spring in worlds unknown, And a rich harvest bear. PSALM 98. 1st Part. C. M, Praise for the Gospel. I FTIO our Almighty Maker, God* JL New honors be address' d ; His great salvation shines abroad, And makes the nations bless'd. I To Abra'm first he spoke the word, And taught his numerous race; The Gentiles own him sovereign Lord, And learn to trust his grace. 3 Let the whole earth his love proclaim With all her different tongues; And spread the honour of his namo In melody and songs. PSALM 98. 2d Part. C. M. The Messiah's coming and Kingdom. 1 TOY to the world — the Lord is come ; *J Let earth receive her King ; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing. Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns ; Let men their songs empl. y ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and. sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground: He comes to make his blessings flow, Far as the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace. And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love. PSALM 99. 1st Part. S. M- Christ's Kingdom and Majesty. THE God Jehovah reigns, Let all the nations fear; Let signers tremble at his throne, And saints b^ j humble there. 2 Jesus the Saviour reigns, Let earth adore its Lord ; Bright cherubs his attendants stand, Swift to fulfil his word. 3 In Zion stands his throne, His honours are divine ; His church shall make his wonders known. For there his glories shine. 4 How holy is his name ! How terrible his praise! Justice and truth, and judgment join In all his works ot grace. PSALM 99. 2d Part. S. M. A Holy God worshipped with reverence. 1 ~|^XALT the Lord our God, W-A And worship at his feet ; His nature is all holiness, And mercy is his seat. 2 When Israel was his church, When Aaron was his priest, When Moses cry'd, when Samuel prayM He gave his people rest. 3 Oft he forgave their sins, Nor would destroy their race ; » And oft he made his vengeance known When they abused his grace. 60 PSALM 100, 101, 102. 4 Exalt the Lord our God, Whose grace is siiii the same ; Still he's a God of holiness, And jealous for his name. tSALMlOO. 1st Metre. Plain transPn Praise to our Creator. ^ ^L/^E nations round the earth, rejoice JL Before the Lord, your sovereign King ; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice, "With all vbur tongues his glory sing. 2 The Lord is God — ''tis he alone Doth lite, and breath, and being give-— We are his work and not our own, The sheep that on his pastures live. 3 Enter his gates with songs cf joy, With praises to his courts repair, And make it your divine employ, To pay yoUr thanks and honours there. 4 The Lord is goodj the Lord is kind, Great is his grace, his mercy sure — : And the whole race of man shall find His truth from age io age endure; tSALMlOO. 2d Metre A paraphrase, 1 TJ EF0RL Jehovah's awful throne, JL3 Ye nations, b.>w with sacred joy — Know that the Lord is God alone- He can create and he destroy. 2 His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay and form'd us men ; And when, like wand'ring sheep, we strdy'd, He brought us to his fold again. 3 We are his people, we his care, Our souls, and all our mortal frame ; What lasting honours shall we rear, Almighty Maker, to thy name ? 5 We'll crowd thy gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise ; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill thy courts with sounding praise. fe Wide as the world is thy command, Vast as etei nity thy love. Firm as a lock thy truth must stand, When rolling years shall cease to move. PSALM 101. L. M. The Magistrate's Psalm. 1 jm/gERCY and judgment are my song, -1TJL And since they both to thee belong, Mv gracious God, my righteous King, To thee my songs, and vtows I briug. 2 If I am rais'd to hear the sword, I'll take my counsel from thy word : J Thy justice and thy heavenly grace Shall be the pattern of my ways. 3 Let wi*dom all my actions guide, And let my God with me reside : No wicked thing shall dwell with me, Which may provoke thy jealousy. 4 No sons of slander, rage and strife, Shall be companions of mv life ; The haughty look, the heart of pride* Within my doors shall ne'er abide. 5 [I'll search the land and raise the just To posts of honour, wealth, and trust. The men that work thy holy will, Shall be my friends and fav'rites still.] 6 In vain shall sinners hope to rise By flatt'ring or malicious lies — Nor, while the innocent I guard, Shall bold offenders e'er be spared. 7 The impious crew fthat factious band) Shall hide their heads, or quit the land ; And all that break the public rest, Where I have power, shall be suppress'd. PSALM 101. C. M. A Psalm for a Master of a Family. 1 f\F justice and of grace I sing, v_>F And pay my God my vows ; Thy grace and justice, heavenly King, Teach me to rule my house. 2 Now to my tent, O God, repair, And make thy servant wise ; I'll suffer nothing near me there That shall offend thine eyes. 3 The man that doth his neighbour wrongs By falsehood or by force, The scornful eye, the slanderous tongue, I'll banish from my doors. 4 I'll seek the faithful and the just, And will their help enjoy : These are the friends that I shall trusty The servants I'll employ. 5 The wretch that deals in sly deceit I'll not endure a night ; The liar's tongue I ever hate, And banish from my sight. 6 I'll purge my family around, And make the wicked flee j So shall my house be ever found A dwelling lit for thee, PSALM 102. 1st Part. CM, Verse 1— 1&, 20, 21. A Prayer of the Afflicted. HEAR me, O God, nor hide tby face. But answer, lest I die : Hast thou not built a throne of grace. To hear when sinners cry ? My days are wasted like the smoke Dissolving in the air; My strength is dry'd, my heart is broke. And sinking in despair- PSALM 102, 103. 61 & My spirits flag, like withering grass, Burnt wilh excessive heat : In secret groans my minutes pass, And I forget to eat, 4 As on some lonely building's top, The sparrow ielis her moan, Far from ilu 1 tents of joy and hope, I sit and grieve alone. 5 My soul is like a wilderness. Where beasts of midnight howl; Where the sad raven finds her place, And where the screaming owl. 6 Dark, d.sma thoughts and boding fears* Dwe.i n my troubled breast; While sharp reproaches wound my ears* Nor give my spirit rest. 7 My cop is mrrgled with my woes, And teats are my repast; My daily bread, like ashes, grows Unpleasant to my taste. $ Sense can aff .rd no real joy To souls that feel thy frown ; Lord, 'twas thy hand advanc'd me high, Thy band hath cast me down. 9 My looks like wither'd l-aves appear, And life's declining light Grows faint, as evenng's shadows are That vanish into night. 10 But thou forever art the same, Oh my eternal God ; Ages to come shall know thy name, And spread thy Works abroad. 11 Thou wilt arise, and show thy face, Nor will my Lo;d delay, Beyond th' appointed hour of grace, That long expected day. l£ He hears his saints, he knows their cry, And, by mysterious ways, Redeems «.he prisoners doom'd to die, And fills their tongues with praise. PSALM 102, v. 13-21. 2d Part, CM Prayer heard and Zion restored. 1 T ET Zion and her sons rejoice, ■^ Behold the promis'd hour ; Her God hath heard her mourning voice, And comes t' exalt her power. 2 Her dust and ruins that remain, Are precious in our eyes ; Those ruins shall be unt again, And all that dust shall rise. 3 The Lord will raise Jerusalem, And stand in glory there; Nations shall bow before his name, And kings atteud with fear. He sits a Sovereign on his throne, With pity in his eyes; He hears the dying prisoners' groan, And sees their sighs arise. He frees the souls condemn'd to death, Andj when his saints complain, It shan't be said, •* that praying breath " Was ever spent in vain." 6 This shall be known when we are dead, And left on long record: That ages yet unborn may read, And trust, and praise the Lord. PSALM 102. v. 23—28. L. M. Man's Mortality, and Chrid's Eternity: or, Saint 5 die, but Christ and the church live. * I T is the Lord our Saviour's hand -1- Weakens our strength amidst the race : Disease and death at his command, Arrest us, and cut short our days. 2 Spare us, O Lord, aloud we pray, Nor let our sun go down at noon ; Thy years are one eternal day, And must thy children die so soon > 3 Ypt, in the midst of death and grief, This thought our sorrow shall assuage — " Our Father and our Saviour live — u Christ is the same thro' every age." 4 'Twas he this earth's foundation laid, Heaven is the building of his hand ; This earth grows old, these heavens shall fade, And all be chang'd at his command. 5 The starry curtains of the sky, Like garments, shall be laid aside ; But still thy throne stands firm and higja — Thy church forever must abide. 6 Before -thy face thy church shall live, And on thy throne thy children reign : This dying world shall they survive, And the dead saints be rais'd again. PSALM 103. v. 1—7. Ut Part. L. M. Blessing God for his goodness to soul andbody. * TQlESS, O my soul, the living God, M-M Call home thy thoughts that roveabroad, Let all the powers within me join In work and worship so divine. 2 Bless, O my soul, the God of grace, His favours claim thy highest praise ; Why should the wonders he hath wrought, Be lost in silence and forgot ? 3 'Tis he my soul, that sent his Son To die for crimes, which thou hast done ! He owns the ransom, and forgives The hourly follies of our lives. 4 The vices of the mind he heals, And cures thepaios that nature feels. m PSALM 103. Redeems the soul from hell, and saves Our wasting lives from threat'ning graves. & Our youth decay "d his power repairs, His mercy crowns our growing years. He fills our store with every good, And feeds our souls with heavenly food. 6 He sees th' oppressor and the oppress'd, And often gives the sufferers rest, But will his justice more display In the last great rewarding day. 7 [His p«wer he shqw'd by Moses' hands, And gave to Israel his commands, But sent his truth and mercy down To all the nations by his Son ] 8 Let the whole earth his power confess, Let the whole earth adore his grace, The Gentile with the Jew shall join In work and worship so divine, PSALM 103. 2d Part. £. M. Cod's gentle Chastisement, or his tender mercy to his people. 1 rilHE Lord, how w°nderous are his ways ! i How firm his truth! how large his grace ! He tales his mercv for his throne, And thence he makes his glories known. 3 Not half so high his power hath spread Th* starry heavens above our head, A* hisrich love exceeds our praise, Exceeds the highest hopes we raise. 5 Not hilf so far hath nature plac'd The rising morning from the west, As his forgiving grace removes The diily guilt of those he loves, 4 How slow his awful wrath to ri?e ; On swfter wings salvation flies ; And if he lets his anger burn, How soon his frowns to pity turn. ■5 Amidst his wrath compassion shines, His strokes are lighter than our sins ; And, while his rod corrects his saints, His err indulges their complaints. 6 So fathers their young sons chastise With *entle hands and melting eves, The children weep beneath the smart, And move the pity of their heart. PAUSE. 7 The mighty God, the wise and just, Knows I hat our frame is feeble dust, And will no heavy loads impose Beyond the strength that he bestows. 5 He knows how scon our nature dies, Blasted by every wind that flies — Like grass we spring and die as soon, Or morning flowers that fade at aoon. 9 But his eternal love is sure To all the saints, and shall endure : From age to age his truth shall reign, Nor children's children hope in vain. PSALM 103. v. 1-7. 1st Pari. S. M. Praise for Spiritual and Temporal Mercies. 1 £^ BLESS the Lord my soul ! \J Let all within me join, And aid my tongue to bless his name Whose favours are divine. 2 O bless the Lord, my soul ! Nor let his mercies lie Forgotten in unthankfulness ; And without praises die. 3 'Tis he forgives thy sins, 'Tis he relieves thy pain, 'Tis he that heals thy sicknesses. And makes thee young again. 4 He crowns thy life with love, When ransom'd from the grave ; He that redeem'd my soul from hell Hath sovereign power to save. 5 He fills the poor with good ; He gives the sufPrers rest ; The Lord hath judgments for the proud, And justice for the oppress'd. 6 His wonderous works and ways He made by Moses known ; But sent the world his truth and grace By his beloved Son. PSALM 103. v. 8-18, 2d Part. S. M. Abounding compassion of God ; or, mercy in tht midst of Judgment. 1 IMTY soul, repeat his praise JLtA Whose mercies are so great; Whose anger is so slow to rise, So ready to abate. 2 God will not always chide ; And when his strokes are felt, His strokes are fewer than our crimes. And lighter than our guilt. 3 High as the heavens are raised, Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace, Our highest thoughts exceed. 4 His power subdues our sins, And his forgiving love, Far as the ^ast is from the west. Doth all our guilt remove. 5 The pity of the Lord, To those that fear his name, Is such as tender parents feel ; He knows our feeble frame. 6 He knows we are but dust, Scatter'd with every breath: His anger, like a rising wind, Can send us swift to death. 7 Our days are as the grass, Or like the morning flower ! PSALM 103, 104. 63 If one sharp blast sweep o'er the field, It withers in an hour. 8 But thy compassions, Lord, To endless years endure ; And children's children ever find Thy words of promise sure. PSALM 103. v. 19-22. MPart. S.M. God's universal dominion, or angels praise the Lord. 1 f llHE Lord, the sovereign King, JL Hath fix'd his throne on high ; O'er all the heavenly world he rules, And all beneath the sky. 2 Ye angels great in might, And swift to do his will, Bless ye the Lord, whose voice ye hear, Whose pleasure ye fulfil. 3 Let the bright hosts, who wait The orders of their Kiug, And guard his churches, when they pray, Join in the praise they sing. 4 While all his wonderous works, Thro' his vast kingdom, shew Their Maker's glory, thou, my soul, Shalt sing his graces too. PSALM 104. Tke glory oj God in Creation and Providence. 1 1%/T^ sou '> tn y g re at Creator praise; JLTJL When cloth'd in his celestial rays, He in full majesty appears, And like a robe his glory wears. Note. — This psalm may be sung to the tune of the old With or Yllth psalm, by adding these two lines to every stanza, viz. Great is the Lord ! what tongue can frame An equal honour to his name ! Otherwise it must be sung as the \00th psalm. 2 The heavens are for his curtains spread ; Th' unfathom'd deep he makes his bed ; Clouds are his chariot, when he flies On winged storms across the skies. 3 Angels whom his own breath inspires, His ministers are flaming fires: And swift as thought their armies move To bear his vengeance or his love. 4 The world's foundation by his hand Is pois'd, aed shall forever stand ; He binds the ocean in his chain, Lest it should drown the earth again. 5 When earth was cover'd with the flood Which high above the mountains stood. He thunder'd and the ocean fled, Confin'd to its appointed bed. 6 The swelling billows know their bound, And in their channel? walk their round ; Refreshing streams, by secret veins, Break from the hills and drench the plains. 7 He bids the crystal fountains flow, And cheer the valleys as they go; There gentle herds their thirst al.ay, And tor the stream wild asses bray. 8 From pleasant trees which shade the brink, The lark and linnet light to drink ; Their songs the lark and linnet raise, And chide our silence in his praise. PAUSE THE FIRST 9 God, from his cloudy cistern, pours On the parch'd earth enriching showers; The grove, the garden and the field, A thousand joyful blessings yield. 10 He makes the grassy food arise, And gives the cattle large supplies ; With herbs for men, of various power To nourish nature, or to cure. 11 What noble fruit the vines produce ! The olive yields a pleasing juice ; Our hearts are cheer'd with gen'rouswme, His gifts proclaim his love divine. 12 His bounteous hands our table spread ; He fills our cheerful stores with bread; While food our vital strength imparts^ Let daily praise inspire our hearts. PAUSE THE SECOND. 13 Behold the stately cedar stands Rais'd in the forest by his hands ; Birds to the boughs for shelter fly, And build their nests secure on high. 14 To craggy hills ascends the goat; And at the airy mountain's foot The feebler creatures make their cell ; He gives them wisdom where to dwelt 15 He sets the sun his circling race, Appoints the moon to change her face ; And, when thick darkness veils the day,. Calls out wild beasts to hunt their prev. 16 Fierce lions lead their young abroad, And, roaring, ask their meat from God j But when the morning beams arise, The savage beast to covert flies. 17 Then man to daily labour goes ; The night was made for his repose ; Sleep is thy gift, that sweet relief From tiresome toil and wasting grief. 18 How strange thy works I How great thje While every land thy riches fill ; [skill ? Thy wisdom round the world we see, This spacious earth is full of thee. 19 Nor less thy glories in the deep, Where fish in millions swim and creep, With wonderous motions, swift or slow . Still wandering in the paths below. *fc* 64. PSALM 105. 20 There ships divide their watery way, And flocks of scaly monsters play; The huge leviathan resides, And, tearless, sports amid the tides. PAUSE THE THIRD. 21 Vast are thy works, almighty Lord, All nature rests upon thy word, And the whoie race of creatures stand, Waiting their portion from thy hand. 22 While each receives his difPrent food, Their cheerful »ooks pronounce it good ; Eagles and bears, and whales and worms. Rejoice and praise in different forms. 23 3ut wh^n thy face is hid, they mourn, And, dying, to their dust return ; Both man and beast their souls resign: Life, breath ami spirit, all are thine. 24 Yet thou canst breathe on dust again, And fiil the world w.th beasts and men; A word of thy creating breath Repairs the wastes of time and death. 25 His works, the wonders of his might, Are honour d with his own delight ; How awful are his glorious ways ! The Lord is dreadful in his praise. 26 The earth stands trembling at thy stroke, And at thy touch the mountains smoke; Yet humble souls may see thy face, And tell their wants to sov'reign grace. 27 In thee my hopes and wishes meet, And m«ke my meditations sweet ; Thy prases shall my breath employ Till it expires in endless joy. 28 While haughty sinners die accurst, Their glory bury'd with their dust, I to my God, my heavenly King, Immortal hallelujahs sing. PSALM 105. Abridged. C. M. God's conduct to Israel, and the Plagues of Egypt- 1 /^1 1VE thanks to God, invoke hisnaroe, \Jf And tell tne world his grace; Sound through the earth his deeds of fame, That all may seek his face. 2 His cov'nant, which he kept in mind For num'rous ages past, To num'rous ages yet behind In equal force shall last. 2 He sware to Abra'm and his seed, And made the blessing sure: Gentiles the ancient promise read. And find his truth endure. 4 u Thy seed shall make all nations bless'd," {Said the Almighty voice, " And Canaan's land shall be their rest, " The type of heavenly joys." 5 LHow large the grant ! how rich the grace ! To give them Canaan's land, When they were strangers in the place, A small and teeble band ! Like pilgrims through the countries round Secure:y they remcv'd ; And haughty kings, that on them frown'd, Severely he reprov'd : "Touch mine anointed, and mine arm " Shall soon avenge the wrong! " The man that does my prophtts harm,. u Shall know their God is strong. 8 " Then let the world forbear its rage, " Nor put the church in tear: " Isr'el must live through ev'ry age, " And be th' Almighty's care."] PAUSE THE F1R5T. 9 When Pharoah dar'd to vex the saints. And thus provok'd their God, Moses was sent at their complaints, Arm'd with his dreadful rod 10 He call'd for darkness ; darkness came, Like an o'er whelming flood ; He turn'd each lake and every stream To lakes and streams of blood. 11 He gave the sign, and noisome flies Through the whole country spread; And frog*, to baleful armies, rise About the monarch's bed. 12 Thro' fields, and towns, and palaces, The tenfold vengeance flew ; Locusts in swarms devoured their trees, And hail their cattle slew. 13 Then by an angel's midnight stroke The flower of Egypt died : The strength of every house was broke. Their glory and their pride, 14 " Now let the world forbear its rage^ " Nor put the church in fear ; " Israel must live thio' every age, ** And be th' Almighty's care." PAUSE THE SECOND. 15 Thus were the tribes from bondage free4> And left the hated ground; Rich with Egyptian spoils they fled, Nor was one feeble found. 16 The Lord himself chose out their way, And mark'd their journeys right, Gave them a leading cloud by day, A fiery guide by night. 17 They thirst, and waters from the rock In rich abundance flow, And, following still the course they took. Ran all the desert through. 18 O wonderous stream! O blessed type Of overflowing grace ! PSALM 106, 107. 63 So Christ our rock maintains our life And aids our wandering race. 19 Thus guarded by th' Almighty hand, The chosen tribes possess'd Canaan, the rich, the promis'd land, And there enjoy'd their rest. $0 " Then let the world forbear its rage, ** The church renounce her fear ; * £ Israel must live thro' every age, «' And be th' Almighty's care." PSALM 106. v. 1—5. L. M. Praise to God ; or, Communion with Saint:, 1 MHO G"d, the great, the ever bless'd, JL Let songs of honour be address'd ; His mercy firm forever stands ; Give him the thanks his love demands. 2 Who knows the wonders of thy ways! Who shall fulfil thy boundless praise ? Bless'd are the souls that fear thee still, Aud pay their duty to thy will. 3 Remember what thy merpy did For Jacob's race, thy chosen seed And with the same salvation bless The meanest suppliant of thy grace. 4 O may I see thy tribes rejoice, And aid their triumphs with my voice ; This is my glory, Lord, to be Join'd to thy saints, and near to thee. PSALM 106. S. M. Verse 7, 8, 12—14, 43—48. Israel Punished and Pardoned ; or God's Unchange able love. 1 i^iOD of eternal love, Or How fid kle are our ways, And yet how oft did Jsrael prove Thy constancy of grace ! 2 They saw thy wonders wrought, And then thy praise they sung ; But soon thy works of power forgot, And murmur'd with their tongue. 3 Now they believe his word, While rocks with rivers flow; Now with their lusts provoke the Lord, And he reduc'd them low. 4 Yet when they mourn'd their faults, He hearken'd to their groans : Brought his own cov'nant to his thoughts, And call'd them still his sons. 5 Their names were in his book, He sav'd them from their foes, Oft he chastis'd, but ne'er forsook The people that he chose. 6 Let Israel bless the Lord, Who lov'd their ancient race : And Christians join the solemn word Amen, to all the praise. PSALM 107. Ut Part. L. M. Israel (ed to Caiaan, and Christians to heaven, 1 d^i IV K thanks to God, he reigns above; VJT Kind are rust! oughts, his name is lovei His mercy ages past have known, And ages long to come shall own. 2 Let the redeem'd of the Lord^ The wonders of his grace tecord ! Israel, the nation whom he chose, And rescu'd from their mighty foes. t [When God's own arm their fetters broke^ And freed them from th' Egyptian yoke, Thry trao'd the desert, wandering round, A wild and solitary ground ! !< There they couid find no leading road, Nor city for their fix'd abode ; Nor food, nor fountain, to assuage Their burning thirst, or hunger's rage. J 5 In their distress to God they cry'd, God was their Saviour and their guide; Ho led their wandering march around, And brought their tribes to Canaan's ground, 6 Thus, when our first release we gain From sin's old yoke, and Satan's chain, We have this desert world to pass, A dangerous and a tiresome place. 7 He feeds and clothes us all the way, He guides our footsteps, lest we stray, He guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the heavenly land. 8 O let the saints w",th joy record The truth and goodness of the Lord! How great his works! hpw kind his ways! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. PSALM 107, 2d Part. L. M. Correction for sin, and re/ease by prayer, 1 "CUtOJVl age to age exalt his name, 3- God and his grace are still the same; He fills the hungry soul with food, An.i feeds the poor with every good. 2 But if their hearts rebel and rise Against the G< d who rule the skies, If they reject his heavenly word, And slight the counsels of the Lord — 3 He'll bring their spirits to the ground, And no deliverer shall be found ; Laden with grief, they waste their breath In darkness and the shades of death. \. Then to the Lord they raise their cries, He makes the dawf.ing ligbt aiise, And scatters all that dismal shade That hung so heavy round their head 66 PSALM 107. 5 He cuts the bars of brass in two, And lets the smiling prisoners through; Takes off the load of guilt and grief, And gives the labouring soul relief. 6 O may the sons of men record The wonderous goodness of the Lord ! How great his works ! how kind his ways ! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. PSALM 107. 3d Part. L. M. Intemperance punished and pardoned; or, a psalm for the Glutton and Drunkard. ' ^7"^IN man on foolish pleasures bent, ▼ Prepares for his own punishment, "What pains, what loathsome maladies From luxury and lust arise I 2 The drunkard feels his vitals waste, Yet drowns his health to please his taste ; Till all his active powers are lost, And fainting life draws near the dust. 3 The glutton groans, and loaths to eat ; His soul abhors delicious meat ; .Nature with heavy loads oppress'd. Would yield to death to be releas'd, 4 Then how the frighten'd sinners fly To God for help with earnest civ ! He hears their groans, prolongs their breath, And saves them from approaching death. 5 No med'eines could effect the cure So quick, so easy, or so sune ; The deadly sentence God repeals, He sends his sovereign word, and heals. 6 O may the sons of men record The wonderous goodness of -the Lord ; And let their thankful offerings prove How they adore their Maker's love. PSALM 107. 4th Part. L. M. B&liverance from storms and shipwreck ; or, the Seaman's song. the works of God, world abroad ? With the bold mariner survey The unknown regions of the sea. 2 They leave their native shores behind, And seize the favour of the wind ; Till G«>d command ami tempests rise, That heave the ocean to the skies. 3 Now to the heavens they mount amain, Now sink to dreadful deeps again ; What strange affrights young sailors fee], And like a staggering drunkard reel, 4 When land is far, and death is nigh, Lost, to all b.ape, to God they cry : His mercy hears their loud address, And sends saivatiou in distress. W 0ULD y° u behold t * * His wonders in the He bids the winds their wrath assuage, And stormy tempests cease to rage ; The gladsome train their fears give o'er, And hail with joy their native shore, O may the sons of men record The wonderous goodness of the Lord ; Let them their private offerings bring, And in the church his glory sing. PSALM 107. C. M. The Mariner's Psalm. 1 fin HY works of giory, mighty Lord, i That ruie the boisterous sea, The sons of courage shall record, Who tempt that dangerous way. 2 At thy command the winds arise, And swell the towering ways ! The men, astonish'd, mount the skies, And sink in gaping graves. 3 [Again they climb the watery hills, And plunge in deeps again ; Each like a tottering drunkard reels. And finds his courage vain. I Frighted to hear the tempest roar, They pant with fjutt'ring breath* And, hope.ess of the distant shore, Expect immediate death.] 6 Then to the Lord they raise their cries — He hears their loud request, And orders silence through the skies, And lays the floods to rest, 6 Sailors rejoice to lose their fears, And see the storm allay'd — Now to their eyes the port appears— There let their vows be paid. 7 'Tis God that brings them safe to land — Let stupid mortals know, That waves are under his command, And all the winds that blow. 8 O that the sons of men would praise The goodness of the Lord! And those that see thy wonderous ways, Thy wonderous love record. PSALM 107. Last Part. L. M Colonies planted ; or nations blessed and pu- nished. 1 %/%/ HEN God, provok'd with daring crimes- T T Scourges the madness ot the times, He turns their fields to harren sand, And dries the rivers from the land. 2 His word can raise the springs again, And make the wither'd mountains green, Send showery hlessings from the skies. And harvests in the desert rise. 3 [Where nothing dwelt but hearts of prey, Or men as fierce and wild as they, PSALM 108, 109, 110. 67 Ke bids Hi' oppress'd and poor repair, And builds them towns and cities there. 4 They sow the fields, and trees they plant. Whose yearly fruit supplies their want — Their race grows up from fruitful stocks, Their wealth increases with their flocks. 5 Thus they are bless'd — but if they sin, He lets the heathen nations in. A savage crew invade their lands, Their princes die by barb'rous hands. 6 Their captive sous, expos'd to scorn, Wander unpity'd and forlorn — The country lies unfenc'd, untill'd, And desolation spreads the field. 7 Yet, if the humble nation mourns, Again his dreadful hand he turns — Again he makes their cities thrive, And bids the dying churches live.] 8 The righteous with a joyful sense, Admire the works of Providence ; And tongues of atheists shall no more Blaspheme the God that saints adore. 9 How few with pious care record These wonderous dealings of the Lord ? But wise observers still shall find The Lord is holy, just and kind. PSALM 108. C. M. A Song of Praise, 1 A WAKE, my soul, to sound his praise, J\. Awake my harp to sing! Join all my powers the song to raise, And morning incense bring. 2 Among the people of his care, And through the nations round, Glad songs of praise will I prepare, And there his name resound. 3 Be thou exalted, O my God, Above the starry train ; Diffuse thy heavenly grace abroad, And teach the world thy reign. 4 So shall thy chosen sons rejoice, And throng thy courts above, While sinners hear thy pard'niug voice And taste redeeming love. PSALM 109. v. 1—5,31. CM. Love to enemies, from the example of Christ. 1 £^i OD of my mercy and my praise, vW Thy glory is my song ; Tho' sinners speak against thy grace With a blaspheming tongue. 2 When, in the form of mortal man, Thy Son on earth was found, With cruel slanders, false, and vain, ' They compass'd him around. 3 Their misVies his compassion move, Their peace he still pursu'd ; They render hatred for his love, And evil for his good. 4 Their malice rag'd without a cause, Yet with his dying breath He pray'd for murd'rers on the crow. And bless'd his foes in death. 5 Lord, shall thy bright example shine In vain before my eyes? Give me a soul akin to thine, To love mine enemies. 6 The Lord shall on my side engage, And in my Saviour's name I shall defeat their pride a d rage, Who slander and condemn. PSALM 110. UtPart. L. M. Christ exalted and Multitudes converted ; or, the Success of the Gospel. 1 fTlHUS God th' eternal Father spake JIL To Christ the Son : i( Ascend and sit " At my right hand, till I shall make 41 Thy foes submissive at thy feet. 2 " From Zion shall thy word proceed ; " Thy word, the sceptre in thy hand, " Shall make the hearts of rebels bleed, " And bow their wills to thy command. 3 " That day shall show thy power is great, ' When saints shall flock with willing minds il And sinners crowd thy temple-gate, ' Where huliness in beauty shines." 4 O blessed Power ! O glorious day J What a large vict'ry shall ensue, And converts, who thy grace obey, Exceed the drops of morning dew. PSALM 110. 2d Part, L. M. The kingdom and priesthood of Christ. 1 FTlHUSjIie grea^t Lord of earth and sea JL Spake to his Son, and thus he swore, " Eternal shall thy priesthood be, " And change from hand to hand no more. 2 " Aaron, and all his sons must die, " But everlasting life is thine, " To save forever those that fly u For refuge from the wrath divine. 3 " By me Melchisedec was made " On earth a king and priest at once, " And thou, my heavenly Priest, shalt pleaa " And thou my King, shalt rule my sons." 4 Jesus the piiest ascends his throne- While counsels of eternal peace, Between the Father and the Son, Proceed with honor and success. 5 Thro' the whole earth his reign shall spread. And crush the powers that dare rebel. Then shall he jud»e the rising dead, And send the guilty world to hell. 6 Though uhile he treads his glorious way, He drinks the cup of teare and blood, m PSALM 110, 111, 112. The suff'rings of that dreadful day Shall but advance him near to God. fSALMHO. C.M. Chris?* kingdom and priesthood. 1 T ESUS, our Lord, ascend thy throne, •J And near thy Father sit ; In Zion sha.i thy power be known, And make thy foes submit. 2 \\ hat wonders shall thy gospel do ! Thy converts shall surpass The numerous drops of morning dew, And own thy sovereign grace. 3 God hath uronounc'd a firm decree> Nor changes what he swore ; " Etei nal shall thy priesthood be, ** When Aaron's is no more. 4 " MelchisedeCj that wonderous priest, " That king of high degree, « That holy man, Whom Abra'm bless'd, " Was but a type of thee/* 5 Jesus, our Priest, forever lives, To plead for us above ; Jesus, our King, forever gives The blessings of his love. 6 God shall exalt his glorious head, And his high throne maintain, Shall strike the powers and princes dead, Who dare oppose his reign. fcSALM 111. 1st Part. C. M. The wisdom of God in his works. t OONGS of immortal praise belong O To my almighty God ; He his my heart, and he my tongue, To spread his name abroad. 3 How great the works his hand hath wrought. How glorious in our sight ! And men in every age have sought His wonders with delight. 3 How fair and beauteous nature's frame! How wise th' eternal mind ! Hi> counsels never change the scheme That iris first thoughts design'd. i When he redeem'd his chosen sons, He ftx'd his cov'nant sure : The orders that his lips pronounce To erid!ess years endure. V> Nature and time, -and earth and skies, Thy heavenly skill proclaim ; What shall we do to make us wise, But learn to read thy name ? 6 To fear ihy power, to trust thy grace, Is our divinest skill! And he's the wis -st of onr race Who best obeys thy will. PSALM 111. 2d Part. C. M. The Perfections of God, 1 |^1 REAT is the Lord ! his works of might U Demand our noblest songs ; Let his assembled saints unite Their harmony of tongues. 2 Great is the mercy of the Lord, He gives his children food ; And ever mindful of his word, He makes his promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his cov'nant sure; Holy and reverend is his name. His ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise Must with his fear begin : Our fairest proof of knowledge lies In hating every sin. PSALM 112. As 113th Psalm, The blessings of the liberal man. FTlHAT man is Wess'd who stands In awe Of God, and loves his sacred law— His seed on earth shall be renown'd, His house the seat of wealth shall be, An unexhausted treasury, And with successive honours crown'd« 2 His liberal favours he extends, To some he gives, to others lends — A gen'rous pity fills his nvnd, Yet what his charity impairs, He saves by prudence in affairs, And thus he's just to all mankind. 6 His hands, while they his alms bestow'd, His glory's future harvest sow'd. The sweet remembrance of the just, Like a green root revives and bears A train of blessings for his heirs, When dying nature sleeps in dust. 4 Beset with threat'ning dangers round, Unmov'd shall he maintain his eround — His conscience holds his courage up. The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light, Shines brightest in affliction's night, And sees, in darkness, beams of hope. PAUSE. 5 [111 tidings never can surprise His heart, that fix'd on God, relies, Tho' waves and tempests roar around- Safe on a rock he sits, and sees The shipwreck of his enemies, And all their hope and glory drown d 6 The wicked shall his triumph see. And goash their teeth in agony, To find their expectations cross'd. They and their envy, pride, and spite, Sink domi to everlasting night, And all their names in darkness lost.T PSALM 112, 113, 114. 69 tSALM 112. L. M. The blessings of the pious and charitable. 1 S^HKICE happy man, who fears the Lord, B. L->ves his commands, and trusts his Word H n »n nod peace his days attend^ And blessing to his seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his mind, To works of' m<>rcy still inclin'ri : He lends the poor some present <.d, Or ?ives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread That fill iu< neighbours round with dread, H>> -heart i» ann'd against the fear, Fo.- Go.l, rtii'i all his power, is there. 4 His «piiii,fix'd upon the Lord, Dr.n' s ).': 'x nly courage from his word ; Amidst Ihedarkne'ss light shall rise, To^heei his heait arid bless nis eyes. 5 He hath dispe's'd his alms abroad, His works ar^ still before his God ; His n >tne on earth shall long remain* While envious sinners rage in vain. PSALM 112. C. M. Liberality Rewarded. 1 TTAPPY is he that fears the Lord, JLJL And follows his commands ; Who lends the poor, without reward, Or gives with iiberal hands. 2 As pity dwells within his breast To all the sons of need, So God shall answer his request With blessings on his seed. 3 No evil tidings shall surprise His well established mi id ; His soul to God, his refuge, flies, And leaves his fears behind. 4 In times of danger and distress, Some beams of light shall shine, To show the world his righteousness, And give him peace divine. 5 His works of piety and love Remain before the Lord ; Honour on earth, and joys above, Shall be his sure reward. PSALM 113. Proper Tune. The Majesty and Condtsctnsion of God. 1 "\TE that delight to serve the Lord, jL The honours of his name record, His sacred name for ever bless: Where'er the circling sun displays His rising beams or setting rays, Let lands and seas his cower confess. 2 Not time, nor nature's narrow rounds, Can give his vast dominion bounds: The heavens aie far below his height: Let no created greatness dai e With our et rnal God compare, Arm'd with his uncreated might. 3 He b«>ws his glorious head to view What the bright hosts of angels do, And bends his care to mortal things : H's sovereign hand exalts the poor, He takes the needy from the door, And seats them on the thrones of kings. 4 When childless families despair, He sends the blessings of an heir, To rescue their expiir g name ; The mother, with a thankful voice, Proclaims his praises and h. r joys ; Let every age advance his fame. PSALM 113. L, M. God Sovereign aiid Gracious. YE servants of th' almighty King, In every age his praises sing ; Where'er the sun shall rise or set, The nations shail his praise repeat. Above the earth, beyond the sky, His throne of glory stands on high ; Nor time nor place his power restrain, Nor bound his universal reign. Which of the sons of Adam dare, Or angels with their God compare? His glories how divine y bright, Who dwells in uncreated light ! Behold his love! he stoops to view What saints above and angels do: And condescends yet more to know The mean affairs of men below. From dust and cottages obscure His grace exalts the humble poor ; Gives them the honour of his sons, And fits them for their heavenly thrones. [A word of his creating voice Can make the barren house rejoice; Though Sarah's ninety years were past, The promis'd seed is born at last. 7* With joy the mother views her son, And* tells the wonders God has done; Fai h may grow strong when sense despairs; If nature fails, the promise bears.] PSALM 114. L. M. Miracles attending Israel* Journey. }W«E \ Israel, freed from Pharoah's hand, * * Left the proud tyrant and his land, The tribes with cheerful homage own Their King, and Judah was his throne. 10 PSALM 115, 116. 2 Across the deep their journey lay ; The deep divides to make them way ; Jordan beheld their march, and fled, With backward current, to his head. 3 The mountains shook like frighted sheep, Like lambs, the little hillocks leap ! -Not, Sinai on her base could stand, Conscious of sovereign power at hand. 4 What power could make the deep divide, JVlake Jordan backward roll his tide? Why did ye leap, ye little hills? And whence the dread that Sinai feels ? 5 Let every mountain, every flood, Retire and know th' approaching God, The King of Israel — see him here — Tremble, thou earth, adore and fear. 6 He thunders, and all nature mourns, The rock to standing pools he turns : Flints spring with fountains at his word, And fires and seas confess the Lord. PSALxM 115. L. M. The true God our refuge ; or Idolatry reproved. 1 "TfcXOT to ourselves, who are but dust, JL i Not to ourselves is glory due ; Eternal God, thou only just, Thou only gracious, wise, and true. 2 Display to earth thy dreadful name; Why should a heathen's haughty tongue Insult us, and, to raise our shame, Say, -Where's the God you've servd so long?' 3 The God we serve maintains his throne, Above the clouds, beyond the skies ; Through all the earth his will is done, He knows our groans, he hears our cries. 4 But the vain idols they adofe Are senseless shapes of stone and wood ; At best a mass of glitt'ring Ore. A silver saint, or golden god. 5 [With eyes and ears they carve the head ; Deaf are their ears, their eyes are blind; In vain are costly offerings made, And vows are scatter'd in the wind. 6 Their feet were never made to move,. Nor hands to save, when mortals pray ; .Mortals, that pay them fear or love, Seem to be blind and deaf as they.] 7 O Israel, make the Lord thy hope, Thy help, thy refuge, and thy rest ; The Lord shall build thy ruins up, And bless the people and the priest. 3 The dead no more can speak thy praise., They dwell in sile •:ein the grave, But tfre. shall live to sing thy grace, Ant! tell the world thy power to suve. PSALM 115. As the new tune of the 50th Psalm. Idolatry reprcved. 1 |^y OT to our names, thou only just and true, -L 1 Not to our worthless names is glory due ; Thy power and grace, thy truth and justice claim Immortal honors to thy sovereign name ; Shine thro' the earth from heaven, thy bless'd abode, Nor let the heathen say, " Where is your God ?" 2 Heaven is thine higher court—there stands thy throne, And thro' the lower worlds thy will is done. God fram'd this earth, the starry heavens he spread, But fools adore the gods their hands have made, The kneeling crowd, with looks devout, behold Their silver saviours, and their saints of gold. 3 [Vain are those artful shapes of eyes and ears ; The molten image neither sees nor hears ; Their hands are helpless, nor their feet can move, They have no speech, nor thought, nor power, nor love. Yet sottish mortals make their long complaints To their deaf idols, and their lifeless saints. 4 The rich have statues well ndorn'd with gold, I'he poor content with gods of coarser mould, With tools of iron carve the senseless slock, Lopt from a tree, or broken from a rock ; People and priest drive on the solemn tiade, And trust the gods that saws and hammers made.] 5 Be heaven and earth amaz'd ! Tis hard to say Which are more stupid, or their god*, or tney. Israel, trust the Lord — he hears and sees, He knows thy sorrows and restore* thy peace ; His worship does a thousand comforts yield, He is thy help, and he thine heavenly shield. 6 In God we trust — our impious foes in vain Attempt our ruin and oppose his reign ; Had they prevail'd, darkness had clos'd our days, And death and silence had forbid his praise : But we are sav'd, and live — let songs arise, And Zioii bless the God that built the skies. PSALM 116. 1st Part. C. Ms Recovery from sickness. 1 T LOVE the Lord ; he heard my cries, J. And pity'd every groan : Long as I live when troubles rise, I'll hasten to his throne. 2 I lov'd the Lord: hebow'd his ear. Andchas'd my griefs away: O let my heart no more despair, While [ have breath to pray! 3 My flesh declin'd, my spirits fell, And 1 drew near the dead. While inward pangs and fears of hell Perplex'd my wakeful head. t " My God," I cry'd, « thy servant save. " Thou ever good and just ; PSALM 116, 117, 118. 71 4 < Thy power can rescue from grave, «« Thy power is all my trust." 5 The Lord beheld me sore distressed, He bade my pams remove : Return my soul to God thy rest, For hou hast known his love, 6 My God hath sav'd my soul from death, And dry'd my failing tears: Now to his praise I'll spend my breath, And my remaining years. PSALM 116. v. 12, &c 2d Part. CM. Thanks for private deliverance. 1 V^HAT shall I render to my God T? For all his kindness shown ? My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne. 2 Among the saints, that fill thine house, My off'rings shall be paid ; There shall my zeal perform the vows, My soul in anguish made. 3 How much is mercy thy delight, Thou ever-blessed God ! How dear thy servants in thy sight ! How precious is their blood! 4 How happy all thy servants are ! How great thy grace to me ! My life, which thou hast made thy care, Lord, 1 devote to thee. 5 Now I am thine, for ever thine, Nor sha^l my purpose move; Thy hand has loos'd my bonds of pain, And bound me with thy love. 6 Here in thy courts 1 leave my vow, And thy rich grace record : Witness, ye saints, who hear me now, If 1 forsake the Lord. PSALM 117. C. M. Praise to God from all Nations. 1 £^ ALL ye nations, praise the Lord, \J Each with a different tongue ! In every language learn his word, And let his name be sung. 2 His mercy reigns thro' every land : Proclaim his grace abroad: For ever firm his truth shall stand ; Praise ye the faithful God. PSALM 117. L. M. 1 T?ROM all that dwell below the skies -F Let the Creator's praise arise : Let the Redeemer's name be sung Thro' every land by every tongue* 2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord ; Eternal truth attends thy word; Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore # Till suns shall set and rise no more. PSALM 117. S. M. 1 F | \ H Y name, almighty Lord, A Shall spund thro' distant lands ; Great is thy grace, and sure thy word;- Thy truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine honour spread, And long thy praise endure, Till morning light and evening shade Shall be exchanged no more, PSALM 118. v. 6— 15. 1st Part. CM, Deliverance from a Tumult. 1 npHE Lord appears my helper now, JL Nor is my faith afraid What all the sons of earth cin do, Since heaven affords its aid. 2 'Tis safer i Lord, to hope in thee, And have my God my friend, Than trust in men of high degree, And on their truth depend. 3 'Tis thro 1 the Lord my heart is strong, In him my lips rejoice ; While his salvation is my song, How cheerful is my voice! 4 Like angry bees they girt me round; When God appears they fly ; So burning thorns, wUh crack'ling sound, Make a fierce blaze, and die. 5 Joy to the saints arid peace belongs; The Lord protects their days: Let Israel tune immortal songs To his almighty grace. PSALM118. v. 17-21. 2dPart. CM. Public praise for deliverance from death. 1 ¥ ORD, thou hast heard thy servant cry, JLi And rescu'd from the grave ; Now shall he live ; (and none can die, If God resolve to save.) 2 Thy praise, more constant than before, Shall fiil his daily breath ; Thy hand, that luth chastis'd him sore, Defends him still from death. 3 Open the gates of Zion now, For we shall worship there, The house where all the righteous go Thy mercy to declare. Among th' assemblies of thy saints, Our thankfu. voice we raise ; There we have told thee our complaints. And there we speak thy praise. 12 PSALM 118, 119. PSALM 118. v. 22,23. 3d Part. CM. Christ the foundation of ihe Church 1 "13 EhOLD the sure foundation Stone JL3 Which God in Zion lays, To build our heaven :y hopes upon, And his eternal praise. 2 Chosen of God, to sinners dear, And saints adore the name, Th< y trust their whole salvation here Nor shall they suffer shame. 3 The foolish builders, scribe and priest, R jeci it with disdain ; Firm on th s Rock the church shall rest, And envy rage in vain. 4 What thi.' the gates of hell withstood, Yet must this building rise: 'Tis thine own work, almighty God, And wonderous in oureyes. PSALM 118. v. 24-26. 4th Part. CM. Hosanna ; the Lord's day; or, Christ's Resurrtclion and our Salvation. 1 f 3 1HLS is the day the Lord hath made, A He calls the hours his own ; Let heaven rejoice, let eartl; be glad, And praise surround the throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the dead ; And Satan's em} ire fell ; To-day the saints his triumph spread, And all his wonders tell. 3 Hosan-ia to th' anointed King, To David's holy Son ; Help us, O Lord, descend and bring Salvation from thy throne. 4 Bless* d is the Lord, who comes to men With messages ot grace ; Who come*, in God, his Father's name, To save our sinful race. 5 Hosanna in the highest strains The church on earth can raise ; The highest heavens, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler praise. PSALM 118. v. 22— 27. S. M. .4/1 Hosanna for the Lord's day ; or, a new Song oj Salvation by Christ. 1 OEE what a living Stone O The builders did refuse Yet God hath built his church thereon In spite of envious Jews. 2 The scribe and angry priest Reject thine only Son ; Yet on tliis Rock shall Zion rest, As the chief corner stone. 3 The work, O Lord, is thine, And wonderous in our eyes : This day declares it all divine, This day did Jesus rise. 4 This is the glorious day That our Redeemer made ; Let us rejoice, and sing, and pray, Let ail the church be giad. 5 Hosanna to the King OF David's royai blood ; Bess him, ye saints, he comes to bring Salvation from your God. 6 We bless thine holy word, Which all this grace displays ; And offer on thine altar, Lord, Our sacrifice of praise. PSALM 118. v. 22—27. L. M, Another of ihe same. 1 J" O, what a glorious Corner-stone -I_i The Jewish builders did refuse! But God hath built his church thereon, In spite of envy and the Jews. 2 Great God, the work is all divine, The joy and wonder of our eyes ; This is the day that proves it thine, The duy that saw onr Saviour rise. 3 Sinners rejoice, and saints be glad; Hosanna, let his name be blest; A thousand honours on his head, With peace, and light, and glory, rest! 4 In God's own name he comes to bring Salvation to our dying race ; Let the whole church address their King With hearts of jey, and songs of praise. PSALM 119. [I have collected and disposed the most use- ful verses of this Psalm under eighteen differ- ent heads, and formed a Qivine Song upon each of them. But the verses are much trans- posed, to attain some degree of connexion. In some places, among tbe words'/amy, com.' mands, judgments, testimonies, I hav- used gospel, zcord* truth, grace, promises, &fc as more agreeable to the New Testament, and the common language of Christians, and it equally answers the design of the Psalmist, which was to recommend the Holy Scriptures.] PSALM 119. 1st Fart, CM. The Blessedness of Saints, and Misery of tinnirs* Vers 2, 3. BLESS'D are the undefii'd in heart, W T hose ways are right and clean ; Who never from thy law depart, But fly from every sin. Bless' d are the men that keep thy word, And practice thy commands; PSALM 119. 73 With their whole heart they seek the Lord, And serve thee with their hands. Verse 165. 3 Great is their peace who love thy law; How firm their souls abide ; Nor can a bold temptation draw Their steady feet aside. Verse 6. 4 Then shall my heart have inward joy, And keep my face from shame, When all thy statutes I obey, And honor all thy name. Verse, 21, 118. 5 But haughty sinners God will hate, The proud shall die accurs'd ; The sons of falsehood and deceit Are trodden to the dust. Verse 119, 155. 6 Vile as the dross the wicked are: And those that leave thy ways Shall see salvation from afar, But never taste thy grace. PSALM 119. 2d Part. CM. Secret devotion and spiritual mindedness ; or, con stant converse with God. Verse 147, 55. 1 nnO thee, before the dawning light, JL My gracious God, I pray ; I meditate thy name by r.ight, And keep thy law by day. Verse 81. 2 My spirit faints to see thy grace, Thy promise bears me up ; And while salvation long delays Thy word supports my hope. Verse 164. 3 Seven times a day I lift my hands, And pay my thanks to thee ; Thy righteous providence demands Repeated praise from me. Verse 62. 4 When midnight darkness veils the skies I call thy works to mind ; My thoughts in warm devotion rise, And sweet acceptance find. PSALM 119. 3d Part. CM. Profession of sincerity, repentance, and obedience Verse 57, 60. 1 fT\ HO U art my portion, O ray God ; JL Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste t 5 obey thy word, And sutlers no df lay. Verse 30, 14. 2 I choose the path of heavenly truth, And glory in my choice ; Not all the riches of the earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The testimonies of thy grace I set before my eyes ; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies. Verse 59. 4 If once I wander roin thy path, 1 think upon my ways; Then turn my feet to thy commands, And trust thy pard'ning grace. Verse 94, 1 12. 5 Now I am thine, for ever thine, O save thy servant, Lord, Thou art my shield, my hiding place j My hope is in thy word. Verse 112. 6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine Thy statutes to fulfil ; And thus till mortal life shall end, Would I perform thy will. PSALM 119. 4th Part. CM. Instruction from scripture. Verse 9. TTOW shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin, Thy word the choicest rules imparts, To keep the conscience clean. Verse 130. 2 When once it enters to the mind, It spreads such light abroad. The meanest souls instruction find, And raise their thoughts to God. Verse 105. 3 'Tis like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day ; And, thro' the dangers of the night, A lamp to lead our way. Verse 99, 100. 4 The men that keep thy law with care, And meditate thy word, Grow wiser than their teachers are, And better know the Lord. Verse 104, 113. 5 Thy precepts make me truly wise ; I hate the sinners road ; I hate my own vain thoughts that rise, But love thy law, my God. Verse 89, 90, 91, 6 [The starry heavens thy rule obey, The earth maintains her place, And these, thy servants, night and day, Thy skill and power express. 6 But still thy law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine ; 74 PSALM 119. Not earth stands firmer than thy word, Nor stars so nobly shine.} Verse 190, 140,9, 119. 8 Thy word is everlasting truth, How pure is every page ! That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. PSALM 119. 5th Part. C. M. Delight in scripture ; or, Ike word oj God dwelling in us. Verse 97. 1 |^k HO W I love thy holy law ! \J 'Tis daily my delight ; And thence my meditations draw Divine advice by night. Verse 148. 2 My waking eyes prevent the day To meditate thy word: My soul with longing melts away To hear thy gospel, Lord. Verse 3, 13, 54. 3 Thy heavenly words my heart engage, And well employ my tongue ; And in my tiresome pilgrimage, Yield me a heavenly song. Verse 19, 103. 4. Am I stranger, or at home, 'Tis my perpetual feast; Not honey, dropping from the comb, So much allures the taste. Verse 72 ; 127. 5 No treasures so enrich the mind ; Nor shall thy word be sold For loads of silver well refin'd Nor heaps of choicest gold. Verse 28, 49, 175. 6 When nature sinks, and spirits droop, Thy promises of grace Are pillars to support m) hope, And there 1 write thy praise. PSALM 119. fahPart. CM. Holiness and comfort J rom the word. Verse 128. 1 T ORD, I esteem thy judgments right, JLi And all thy & tatutes just ; Thence 1 maintain a constant fight With every tiatt'ring lust. Verse 97, 9. 2 Thy precepts often I survey ; 1 keep thy law in sight Thro' all the business of the day. To form my actions right. Verse 62. 3 My heart in midnight silence cries, " How sweet thy comforts be!" My thoughts, in holy wonder, rise, And bring their thanks to thee. Verse 162. And when my spirit drinks her fill, At some good word of thine, Not mighty men that share the spoil, Have joys compar'd to mine. PSALM 1 1 9. 1th Part. C. M. Imperfection of nature^ and perfection of scripture* Verse 96, paraphrased. 1 ?l~ ET all the heathen writers join J.-J To form one perfect book : Great God, if once compar'd with thine, How mean their writings look. 2 Not the most perfect rules they gave Could show one sin forgiven, Nor lead a step beyond the grave ; But thine conduct to heaven. 3 I've seen an end of what we call Perfection here below ; How short the powers of nature fail, And can no farther go. 4 Yet men would fain be just with God, By works their hands have wrought; But thy commands, exceeding broad, Extend to every thought. 5 In vain we boast perfection here, Whiie sin defiles our frame ; And sinks our virtues down so far, They scarce deserve the name. 6 Our faith and love, and every grace, Fall far below thy word; But pei feet truth and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. PSALM 119. 8th Part. CM. The Excellency and Variety of Scripture. Verse 111. Paraphrased. 1 T ORD, 1 have made thy word my choice. JLi My lasting heritage; There shall my noblest powers rejoice, JVly warmest thoughts engage. 2 I'll read the bist'ries of thy love, And keep thy laws in sight, While thro' the promises I rove, With ever fresh delight 3 'Tis a broad land, of wealth unknown, W T here springs of life arise, Seeds of immortal bliss are sown, And hidden glory lies. 4 The best relief that mourners have, It makes our sorrows bless'd ; Our fairest hope beyond the grave, And our eternal rest. PSALM 119. 75 PSALM 119. 9th Part. C. M. Desire of Knowledge. Verse 64, 6S, 18. 1 FpHY mercies fill the earth, O Lord, ■* How g<»od thy works appear ! Open my ejes to read thy word, And see thy wonders there. Verse 73, 125. 2 My heart was fashion'd by thy hand, My service is thy due ; O make thy servant understand The duties I must do. Verse 19. 3 Since I'm a stranger here below, Thy path, O do not hide ; But mark the road my feet should go, And be my constant guide. Verse 26. 4 When I confess'd my wandering ways, Thou heard'st my soul complain ; Grant me the teachings of thy grace, Or 1 shall stray again. Verse 33, 34. 5 If God to me his statutes shew, And heavenly truth impart, His work for ever I'll pursue, His law shall rule my heart. Verse 50, 71. 6 This was my comfort when I bore Variety of grief; It made me learn thy word the more, And fly to that relief. Verse 51. 7 LI" vain the proud deride me now ; I'll ne'er forget thy law, Nor let that blessed gospel go, Whence all my hopes I draw. Verse 27, 171, When I have learn'd my Father's will, I'll teach the world his ways ; My thankful lips, inspir'd with aeal, Shall sing aloud bis praise.] PSALM 119. lOtfi Part, C. M Pleading the promises. Verse 38, 49. 1 TJEHOLD thy waiting servant, Lord, M3 Devoted to thy fear ; Remember and confirm thy word, For all my hopes are there. Verse 41, 58, 107. 2 Hast thou not sent salvation down, And promis'd quick'ning grace? Doth not my heartaddress thy throne? And yet tby love delays. Verse 123, 42. 3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail ; . O bear thy servant up ; Nor let the scoffing lips prevail, Who dare reproach my hope. Verse 49, 74. 4 Didst thou not raise my faith, O Lord? Then let thy truth appear : Saints shall rejoice in my reward, And trust as well as fear. PSALM 119. Uth Part. CM. Breathing ojter heliness. Verse 5, 33. 1 ^k THAT the Lord would guide my ways vJ To keep his statutes siil I! O that my God would grant me grace To know and do his will ! Verse 29. 2 O send thy spirit down, to write^ Thy law upon my heart, Nor let my tongue indulge deceit, Nor act the liar's part. Verse 37, 36. 3 From vanity turn off my eyes Let no corrupt design, Nor covetous desires, arise Within this soul of mine. Verse 183, 4 Order my footsteps by thy word, And make my heart sincere: Let sin have no domin.on, Lord, But keep my conscience clear. Verse 176. 5 My soul hath gone too far astray, My feet too often slip ; Yet, since I've not forgot thy way, Restore thy wandering sheep. Verse 35. 6 Make me to walk in thy commands, "Tis a delightful road ; Nor let my head, nor heart, nor hands, Offend against my God. PSALM 119. Uth Part. €. M. Breathing after comfort and deliverance! Vs thy word. Verse 161, 163, 4 While sinners do thy go:.,, 1 wrong, My spirit stands in awe ; My soul abhors a lying tongue, But loves thy righteous law. Verse 161, 120. 5 My heart, with sacred rev'rence, hears The threat'nings of thy word; My flesh with ho;y trembling, fears Tbejudgments of the Lord. Verse 166, 174. f$ My God, 1 long, I hope, I wait, f .or thy salvation still ; While tiiy whole law is my delight, And 1 obey thy will. PSALM 119. 1 4th Part. C . M Benejil of afflictions, and support under them. Verse 153,81.82. I CONSIDEK all my sorrows, Lord, And hy delv'rance send ; My soul for thy salvation faints, When will my troubles end? Verse 71. 2 Yet I have found 'tis good for me To bear my Father's rod ; Afflictions make me learn thy law, And live upon my God. Verse 50. 3 This is the comfort I enjoy When new distress begins ; I read thy word, I run thy way, And hate my former sins. Verse 92. 4> Had not thy word been my delight When earthly joys were fled, My soul oppreba'd with sorrow's weight, Had sunk amongst the dead. Verse 75. 5 I know thy judgments, Lord, are right, Though they may seem severe ; The sharpest suff' rings I endure Flow from thy faithful care. Verse 67. 6 Before 1 knew thy chastening rod, My feet were apt to stray ; But now I learn to keep thy word, Nor wander from thy way. PSALM 119. 15th Part. CM. Holy Resolutions. Verse 93. 1 ^| THAT thy statutes every hour, \J Might dwell upon my mind ! Thence I derive a quick'ning power, And daily peace I find. Verse 15, 16. 2 To meditate thy precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet employ : My soul shall ne'er forget thy word ; Thy word is all my joy. Verse 32. 3 How would I run in thy commands, If thou my heart discharge From sin and Satan's hateful chains, And set my feet at large ! Verse 13, 46. 4 My lips with courage shall declare Thy statutes and thy name ; I'll speak thy word, tho' kings should hear, Nor yield to sinful shame. Verse 61, 69, 70. 5 Let bands of persecutors rise To rob me of my right, Let pride and maliee forge their lies, Thy law is my delight. Verse 115. 6 Depart from me, ye wicked race, Whose hands and hearts are ill : 1 love my God, I love his ways. And must obey his will. PSALM 119, 120. 77 PSALM 119. \6thPart. CM. Praytrfor Quickening Grace. Verse 25, 37. 1 Iktf Y soul lies cleaving to the dust ; JJM- Lord, give me life divine; Fror-. vain desires and every lust Turn offthese eyes of mine. 2 I need the influence of thy grace, To speed me in thy way, Le»t I should ioiter in my race, Or turn my ;eet astray. Vese 107. 3 When sore ai1iins press me down, 1 need thy quick'nin- powers; Thy word, that I have rested on, Shall help my heaviest hours. Verse 156, 40. 4 Are not thy mercies sovereign still, And thou a laithful God ? W:lt thoo not grant me warmer zeal To run the heavenly road ? Vers" 159, 40. 5 Does not my heart thy pieeepts love, And long to -ee thy face ? And yet how s!owr my spirits move Without enlivening grace ! Verse 93- 6 Then shall I love thy gospel more, And ieVr forge* toy w. rd, When I have feitits quick'ning power To draw me near the Lord. PSALM 119. 11th Part. L. M. Grace shining in difficulties and trials. Verse 143, 28. 1 \\T H EN pain and anguish seize me, Lord, * " All my support is from thy word; IVIy soul d ssolves for heaviness: Uphold me with thy strengthening grace. Verse 51, 69, 110. The proud have fram'd their scoffs and lies They watch my feet with envious eyes, They tempt my soul to snares and sin ; Yet thy commands I ne'er decline. Verse 161, 78. 3 They hate me, Lord, without a cause, They hate to see me love thy laws! But I will trust and fear thy name, Till pride and malice die with shame. PSALM 119. Last Part. L. M. Sanctified afflictions; or, delight in the word of God Verse 67, 50. 1 "CUTHER, I bless thy gentle hand ; Ml How kind was thy chastising rod, That fore'd my conscience to a stand, And brought my wandering soul to God ! 2 Foo'ish and vain, I went astray, Ere I had fe t thy scourges, Lord ; 1 left my guide, and lost my way ; But now I love and keep thy word. Verse 71. 3 'Tis good for me to wear the yoke, For pride is apt to rise and swell ; 'Tis good to bear my Father's stroke, Thai I might learn his statutes well. Verse 72. 4 The law, that issues from thy mouth, Shall raise my cheerful passions more Thin all the treasures o\ the south, Or r. chest hi lis of golden ore. Verse 73. 5 Thy hands have made my mortal frame, Thy spirit form'd my soul within ; Teach me to know thy wonderous name, And guard me safe from death and sin. Verse 74. 6 Then all that love and fear the Lord, At my salvation snail r< joice ; For 1 have trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. PSALM 120. C. M. Complaint of quarrelsome neighbours; or, a de- vout wish for peace. 1 rpHOU God of love, thou ever bless'd, _■_ Pity my suffering state ; When wilt thou set my soul at rest, From lips that love deceit ? 2 Hard lot of mine ! My days are cast Among the sons of strife, Whose never ceasing quarrels waste My golden hours of life. 3 Oh might I fly to change my place, How would I choose to dwell In some wide lonesome wilderness, And leave these gates of hell ! 4 Peace is the blessing that I seek, How lovely are its charms ! I am for peace ; but when I speak, They all declare for arms. 5 New passions still their souls engage, And keep their malice strong : What shall be done to curb thy rage, O thou devouring tongue ! 6 Should burning arrows smite thee through } Strict justice would approve But I would rather spare my foe, And melt his heart with love. 78 PSALM 121, 122. PSALM 121. L. M. Divine protection. 1 TTP to the hills I lift mine eyes, \J Th' eternal hills beyond the skies ; Thence all her help my soul derives ; There my almighty retuge lives> 2 He lives, the everlasting God, That built the world, that spread the flood: The heavens, with all their host, he made, And the dark regions of the dead. 3 He guides our feet, he guards our way ; His morning smiles adorn the day : He spreads the evening veil, and keeps The silent hours while Israel sleeps. 4 Israel, a name divinely bless'd, May rise secure, securely rest; Thy holy guardian's wakeful eyes ; Admit no slumber, nor surprise. 5 No sun shall smite thy head by day, Nor the pale moon, with sickly ray, Shall blast thy couch ; no baleful star Darts his malignant fire so far. <} Should earth and hell with malice burn, Still thou shalt go and still return ; Safe in the Lord ! his heavenly care Dsfends thy life from every snare. 7 On thee foul spiiits have no power ; And in thy last departing hour An&els, that trace the airy road, Shall bear thee homeward to thy God. PSALM 121. CM. Preservation by day and night, 1 fWlO heaven I lift my waiting eyes, 1 There all my hopes are laid : The Lord, that built the earth and skies, Is my perpetual aid. £ Their steadfast feet shall never fall. Whom he designs to keep ; His ear attends the softest call ; His eyes can never sleep. 3 He will sustain our weakest powers With his almighty arm, And watch our most unguarded hours Against surprising harm. 4 Israel rejoice, and rest secure, Thy keeper is the Lord ; His wakeful eyes employ his power For thine eternal guard. 5 Nor scorching sun, nor sickly moon, Shall have his leave to smite ; He shields thy head from burning noon, From blasting damps at night. % He guards thy soul, he keeps thy breath, Where thickest dangers come : Go and return, secure from death-, Till God commands thee home. PSALM 121. As the 148th Psalm. God our preserver. 1 TTPWARDIliftmineeyes; vJ From God is all my aid; The God that built the skies, And earth and nature made : God is the tower To which I fly : His grace is nigh In every hour. 2 My feet shall never slide, Nor fall in fatal snares, Since God, my guard and guide, Defends me from my fears. Those wakeful eyes, That never sleep, Shall Israel keep, When dangers rise. 5 No burning heats by day, Nor blasts of evening air, Shall take my health away, If God be with me there. Thou art my son, And thou my shade, To guard my head By night or noon. 1 Hast thou not given Wiy word To save my soul from death? And I can trust my Lord To keep my mortal breath : PI! go and come, Nor fear to die, Till from on high Thou call me home. PSALM 122. C. M. Going to Church. HOW did my heart rejoice to hear My friends devoutly say, " In Z'on let us all appear, " And keep the solemn day !" 2 I love her gates, I love the road ; l he church, adorn d with grace, Stands like a palace built for God, To show his milder face. 3 Up to her courts, with joys unknown, The holy tribes repair ; The Son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment ti d to guard The city's sacred ground, S God and his almighty love Embrace his saints around. 3 What, tho' the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke, Yet, lest it wound their souls too deep, Its fury shall be broke, 4 Deal gently, Lord with those \\ hose faith and piuusfear, Whose hope and love and every grace Prociaim their hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too 1 ng oppress the saint ; The God of Israel will support His t hildren lest they faint, 6 But if our slavish fear Will choo»e the road to hell, We must expect our portion there, Where bolder sinners dwell. PSALM 126. L. M. Surprising debverance. 1 "ITff HEiN God restor'd our captive state, f ¥ Joy wasoursoBs!;, andgraceourtheme; The grace beyond our hopes so great, That joy appeai'd a pleasing dream. 2 The sc> ffer owns thy hand, and pays Unwilling hon.urs to thy name ; While we, with pleasure, shout thy praise, With cheerful notes thy love proclaim. 3 When we review'd our dismal fears, 'Twas hard to think they'd vanish so; With God we left our flawing tears, He make our joys like rivers flow. 4 The man that in his furrow'd field His scatter'd seed with sadness leaves, Will shout to see the harvest yield A welcome load of joyful sheaves. PSALM 126. C. M. The joy of a remarkable conversion : or, Melancholy removed. 1 "JTM7*HBN God rt-veal'd his gracious name, ¥ ¥ And chang'd my mournful state, JMy rapture seem'd a pleasing dream, The grac 2 appear'd so great. & The world beheld the glorious change, And did thy hand confess ; JVJy tongue broke out in unknown strains, And sung surprising grace. 3 " Great is the work," my neighbours cry'd, And own'd thy power divine ; " Great is the work," my heart reply'd, " And be the glory thine " 4 The Lord can clear the darkest skies, Can give us day for night ; M ake drops of sacred sorrow rise To rivers of delight. 5 Let those that sow in sadness, wait Till the fair harvest come ; They shall confess their sheaves are great And shout the blessings home. 6 Tho' seed lie bury'd long in dust, It shan't deceive their hope ! The precious grain can ne'er be lost, For grace insures the crop. PSALM 127. L. M. The Blessing of God on the Business and Comfort* of Life. 1 TF God succeed not, all the cost X And pains to build the house are lost f 1 If God the city will not keep, The watchful guards as well may sleep* 2 What, tho' we rise before the sun, And work and tiil when day is done ; Caretul and sparing eat our bread, To shun that poverty we dread : 3 'Tis all in vain, till God hath bless'd , He can make rich, yet give us rest ; On God, our S vereign, still depends Our joy, in children, and in friends. 4 Happy the man to whom he sends Obedient children, faithful friends! How sweet our daily comforts prove, When they are season'd with his love. PSALM 127. CM; God all in all. 1 TF God to build the house deny, JL The builders work in vain ; And, towns without his wakeful eye, An useless watch maintain. 2 Before the morning beams arise, Your painful wurk renew, And, till the stars ascend the skies, Your tiresome toil pursue. 3 Short be your sleep, and coarse your fare; In vain till God has bless'd: But if his smiles attend your care, You shall have food and rest. 4 Nor children, relatives, nor friends, Shall real blessings prove, Nor al! the earthly joys he sends, If sent withoat his love. PSALM 128, 129, 130. 81 PSALiM 128. C. M. Family blessings. 1 f\ HAPPY man, whose soul is fill'd \J With zeal and rev'rend awe ! His lips to God their honours yield, His life adorns the law. 2 A careful Providence shall stand, And ever guard thy head, Shall on the labours of thy hand Its kindly blessings shed. 3 Thy wife shall be a fruitful vine ; Thy children round thy board, Each like a plant of honour, shine, And learn to fear the Lord. 4 The Lord shall thy best hopes fulfil, For months and years to come : The Lord, who dwelis on Zion's hill, Shall send thee blessings home. 5 This is the man whose happy eyes Shall see his house increase, Shall see the sinking church arise, Then leave the world in peace. PSALM 129. C. M. Persecutors Punished. 1 TTP from my youth, may Israel say, \J Have 1 been nurs'd in tears; My griefs were constant as the day, And tedious as the years. 2 Up from my youth I bore the rage Of all the sons of strife; Oft they assail'd my riper age, But God preserved my life. 3 O'er all my frame their cruel dart Us painful wounds impress'd ; Hourly they vex'd my fainting heart, Nor let my sorrows rest. 4 The Lord grew angry on his throne, And, with impartial eye, Measur'd the mischiefs they had done, Then let his arrows fly. 5 How was their insolence surpria'd, To hear his thunders roll ! And all the foes of Zion seiz'd With horror to the soul. 6 Thus shall the men that hate the saints Be blasted from the sky: Their glory fades, their courage faints, And all their prospects die. 7 [What tho' they flourish tall ana fair, They have no root beneath ; Their growth shall perish in despair, And lie despis'd in death.] 8 [So corn, that on the house-top stand*, No hope of harvest gives ; The reaper ne'er shall iiil his hands, Nor binder fold the sheave.] M PSALM 130. CM. Pardoning grace. 1 f^UT of the deeps of long distress, V_T The borders of despair, I sent my cries, to seek thy grace, My groans to move thine ear. 2 Great God should thy serverer eye, And thine impartial hand, Mark and revenge iniquity. No mortal flesh could stand. 3 But there are pardons with my God, For crimes of high degree ; Thy Son has bought them with his blood, To draw us near to thee. 4 [I wait for thy salvation, Lord, With strong desires 1 wait ; My soul, invited by thy word, Stands watching at thy gate.] 5 [Just as the guards that keep the night, Long for the morning skies. Watch the first beams of breaking light. And meet them with their eyes : 6 So waits my soul to see thy grace, And more intent than they, Meets the first op'nings of thy face, And finds a brighter day.] 7 Then in the Lord let Israel trust, Let Israel seek his face ; The Lord is good as well as just, And plenteous in his grace. 8 There's full redemption at his throne For sinners long enslav'd ; The great Redeemer is his Son, And Israel shall be sav'd. PSALM 130. L. M. Pardoning grace. FROM deep distress and troubled thoughts, To thee, my God, 1 rais d my cries ; If thou severely mark our faults, No flesh can stand before thine eyes. But thou hast built thy throne of grace Free to dispense thy pardons there, That sinners may approach ihy face, And hope, and love, as well as fear. As the benighted pilgrims wait, And look and wish for breaking day ; So waits my soul before thy gate ; When will my God his face display ? My trust is fixed upon thy word, Nor shall 1 trust thy word in vain : Let mourning souls address the Loid. And find relict' from all their pain. 82 PSALM 131, 132, 133. 6 Great is liis love, and large his grace, Thro' the redemption of his Son ; He turns our feet from sinful ways, And pardons what our hands have done. PSALM 131. C. M. Humility and Submission* 1 ITS there ambition in my heart? JL Search, gracious Ood, and see ? Or do I act a haughty part? Lord, 1 appeal to thee. 2 I charge my thoughts, be humble still, Ad all my carriage mild; Content, my Father, with thy will And peaceful as a child. 3 The patient soul, the lowiy mind, Shall huvea large reward: Let saints in sorrow He resign'd, And trust a faithful Lord. PSALM 132. v. 5, 13—18. L. M Jit the settlement of a ch rch ; or, the ordination a minister. 1 ^V HERE shaU we go to seek and find 7 ? An habitation for our God ? A dwelling for the eternal mind ; Among the sons of flesh and blood ? 2 Th«> God of Jacob choose the hill Of Zion foi his ancient rest ; And Zion is his dwelling still ; His church is with his presence bless'd, 3 " Here will I fix my gracious throne, " And reign forever," saith the Lord, u Here shall m\ power and love be known, •' And blessings shall attend my word. 4 " Here will I meet the hungry poor, " And fill their souls with living bread ; " Sinners that wait before my door, " With -iweet provisions shall be fed. 5 " Girded with truth and cloth'd with grace, " My priests, my ministers, shall shine ; w Not Aaron in his costly dress, "Appears so glorious and divine. 6 " The saiuts unable to contain •' Their inward joys, shall shout and sing : " The Son of David here shall reign, ** And Zion triumph in hei King. 7 [" Jesus shall see a numerous seed " Born here lo uphold his glorious name ; '•' His crown shall flourish on his head, '* While ali his foes arecloth'd with shame." PSALM 132. C. M. Vei>o4,5, 7. 8, 15—17. A church etablishtd. [1 "faXO sleep nor slumber to his eyes 17% Good David would afford, Till he had found below the skies A dwelling for the Lord. of 2 The Lord in Zion plac'd his name, His ark was settled there ; And there th' assembled nation came To worship thrice a year. 3 We trace no more those toilsome ways, Nor wander far abroad ; Where'er thy people meet for praise, There is a house for God.] PAUSE. 4 Arise, O King of grace, arise, And entei to thy rest ; Lo! thy church waits with longing eyes, Thus to be own'd and bless'd. 5 Enter with all thy glorious train, Thy spirit and thy word ; All that the ark did once contain, Could no such grace afford. 6 Here, mighty God. accept our vows, Here let thy praise be spread ; Bless the provisions of thy house, And fill thy poor bread. 7 Here let the Son of David reign, Let God's Anointed shine; Justice and truth his court maintain, With love and power divine. 8 Here let him hold a lasting throne, And, as his kingdom grows, . Fresh honours shall adorn his crown, And shame confound his foes. PSALM 133. CM. Brotherly love. 1 -T O! what an entertaining sight JLi Those friendly brethren prove, Whose cheerful hearts in bands unite Of harmony and love ! 2 Where streams of bliss, from Christ, the Descend to every soul ; [spring. And heavenly peace, with balmy wing, Shades and bedews the whole. 3 'Tislike the oil, divinely sweet, On Aaron's reverend head ; The trickling drops perfum'd his feet, And o'er his garments spread. 4 'Tis pleasant as the morning dews That fall on Zion's hill, Where God his mildest glory shews. And makes his grace distil. PSALM 133. S. M. Communion of sai7ils ; or, love and worship in u Family. I TT^LESS'D are the sons of peace, Whose hearts and hopes are one ; PSALM 133, 134, 135. 83 Whose kind designs to serve and please Thro' all their actions run. t Bless'd is the pious house Where zeal and friendship meet, Their songs of praise, (heir mingled vows, Make their communion sweet. 4 Thus when on Aaron's head They pour'd the rich perfume, The oil thro" all his raiment spread, And pleasure iili'd the room. 4 Thus, on the heavenly hills, The saints are bless'd above, Where joy, like morning dew, distils, And all the air is love. PSALM 133. As the 122d Psalm. The blessings of friendship. 1 TTOW pleasant 'tis to see Kindred and friends agree, Each in his proper station move; And each fulfil his part, With sympathising heart, In all the cares of life and love. 2 'Tis like the ointment shed On Aaron's sacred head, Divinely rich, divinely sweet; The oil thro' all the room Diffused a choice perfume, Ran thro' his robes and bless'd his feet. 3 Like fruitful showers of rain, That water all the plain, Descending from the neighboring hills; Such streams of pleasure roll Thro" 1 every friendly soul, Where love, like heavenly dew, distils. [Repeat the \st stanza to complete the tune ] PSALM 134. CM. Daily and nightly devotions 1 V^E, that obey th' immortal King, M. Attend his holy place ; Bow to the glories of his power, And bless his wonderous grace. 2 Lift up your hands by morning light, And send your souls on high ; Raise your admiring thoughts by night Above the starry sky. 3 The God of Zion cheers our hearts With rays of quickening grace ; The God, that spreads the heavens abroad, And rales the swelling seas. , PSALM 135. 1st Part. L. M. Verse 1—4, 14,19—21. The Church it God's house and care. J TQraISE ye Ihe Lord, exalt his name, JL While in his earthly courts ye wait, Ye saints, that to his house belong, Or stand attending at his gate. 2 Praise ye the Lord, the Lord is good ; To praise his name is sweet employ : Israel he choose of old and still His church is his peculiar joy. 3 The Lord himself will judge his saints ; f He treats his servants as his friends ; And when he hears their sore complaints. Repents the sorrows that he sends. 4 Thro' every age the Lord declares His name, and break, th' oppressor's rod ; He gives his suff'rine servants lest. And will be known th' Almighty God. 4 Bless ye the Lord, who taste his love, People and piie^t exalt his name ; k Among his saints he ever dwelU ; His church is his Jerusalem. PSALM 135. v.5-12. 2d Part. L. M. The warhs of Creation. Providence, Redemption of Israel, and destruction of enemies. i^l REAT is the Lord, exalted high, Above all powers and every throne; VVhate'er he please in earth or sea, Or heaven or hell, his hand hath done. * At his command the vapours rise, The lightnings flash, the thunoeii roar ; 1 He pours the rain, he brings the wind, And tempests from his airy store. 3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent, Egypt, thro' thy stubborn land ; When all thy first born, beasts and men, Fell dead by his avenging hand. 4 What mighty nations, mighty kings He slew, and their whole country gave To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd, No more to be proud Pharaoh's. slave. 5 His power the same, the same his grace, That saves us from the hosts of 'hell ; And heaven he gives us to possess, Whence the apostate angels fell. PSALM 135. CM. Frai*° due to God, and not to idols. 1 A WAKE, ye saints, to praise your King J\. Your sweetest passions raise ; Your pious pleasure, while you sing, Increasing with the praise. 2 Great is the Lord ; and works unknown Are his divine employ ; But still his saints are near his throne, His treasure and his joy. 3 Heaven, earth, and sea, confess his hand ; He bids the vapours rise; Lightning ond storm, at his command. Sweep thro' the sounding skies. 84 PSALM 136. 4 AH power, thai gods or kings have claim'*. Is found with him alone; But heathen gods should ne'er be nam'd Where our Jehovah's known. 5 Which of the stocks and stones they trust Can give them showers of rain ? In vain they w. rshjp glitt'nng dust, And pray to gold in vain. 6 [Their gods have tongues that speechless Such as their makers gave; [prove, Their feet wtre never form'd to move, Nor hands have power to save. 7 Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf, Nor hear when mortals pray ; Mortals, that wait for their relief, Are blind and deaf as they.] 8 Ye nations, know the living God, Serve him with faith and fear; He makes the churches his abode, And claims your honours there. PSALM 136. C. M. God's wonders of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Salvation of his People. 1 J"1IVE thanks to God, the sovereign Lord: VF " His mercies still endure," And be the King of kings ador'd, " His truth is ever sure." 2 What wonders hath his wisdom done ! « How mighty is his hand !" Heaven, earth, and sea, he f.am'd alone, '« How wide is his command !" 3 The sun supplies the day with light ; 44 How bright his counsels shine!'' The moan and stars adorn the night; ** His works are all divine! 4 LHe struck the sons of Egypt dead : k4 How dreadful is his rod !" And thence with joy his people led : 44 How gracious is our God!" 5 He cleft the swelling sea in two ; 44 His arm is great in might:" He gave the tribes a passage through; '* His power and grace unite." 6 But Pharoah's army there he drowned : " How glorious are his ways ! And brought his saints thro' desert ground " Eternal be his praise." 7 Great monarchs fell beneath his hand ; " Victorious is his sword;" While Israel took the promised land ; 44 And faithful is his word."] S He saw the nations dead in sin ■ 44 He felt his pity move :" How sad the statethe world was in J " How bounuless was his love J 9 He sent to save us from our wo ; " His goodness never fails ; From deah and hell, and every foe ; " And still his grace prevails." 10 Give thanks to God, the heavenly King ; 14 His mercies still endure;" Let the whole earth his praises sing, " His truth is ever sure." PSALM 136. As the 148th Psalm. 1 i^ltVE thanks to God most high, VlT The universal Lord ; The sovereign King of kings: And be his grace ador'd. 44 His power and grace 44 Are still the same ; 44 And let his name 44 Have endless praise." i How mighty is his hand ! W T hat wonders hath he done ! He form'd the earth ad seas. And spread the heavens alone. 44 Thy mercy, Lord, 44 Shall still endure ; 44 And ever sure 44 Abides thy word. His wisdom fram'd the sun To crown the day with light : The moon and twinkling stars To cheer the darksome night. 44 His power and grace " Are still the same ; 44 And let his name 44 Have endless praise." [He smote the first-born sons, The flower of Egy^t, dead; And thence his chosen tribes With joy and glory led. 44 Thy mercy, Lord, 44 Shall still endure; 44 And ever sure 44 Abides thy word." His power and lifted rod Cleft the Red Sea in two ; And for his people made A wonderous passage through. 44 His power and grace 44 Are still the same ; 44 And let his name 44 Have endless praise." |6 But cruel Pharoah there, With all his host, he drown'd ; Aid brought his Israel safe t Thro' a long desert ground. j 44 Thy mercy. Lord, J 44 Shall still endure ; PSALM 136, 137, 138. 85 " And ever sure " Abides thy word/'] PAUSE. 7 The kings of Canaan fell Beneath his dreadful hand ; "While his own servants took Possession of th^ir land. " His ^ower and grace " Ar still th s*me; •* And let his name " have endless praise." 8 He saw the nations lie All perishing in sin, And pity'd the sad state The rmn'd world Was in. " Thy me re) , Lord, " Shall still endure; " And ever sure « Abides thy word." 9 He sent his »nly Son, To save us from our wo, From Satan, sin, a ;d d< ath, And ev'ry hurtful f>,e. M His power and grace " Are still the same: " And let his name tc Have emiless praise." 10 Give thanks aloud to God, To God the heavenly King; And let the spacious earth, His works and glories sing. " Thy mercy, Lord, ** Shall still endure ; " And ever sure " Abides thy word." PSALM 136. Abridged. L. M. 1 ^1 IVE to our God immortal praise ; \£ Mercy and truth are all his ways ; * Wonders of grace to God belong, 11 Repeat his mercies in your song." 2 Give to the Lord of lords renown, The King of kings with glory crown j f * His mercies ever shall endure, " Whtn lords and kings are known no more." 3 He built the earth he spread the sky, And fix'd the starry lights on high ; * Wonder* of grace to God belong, " Repeat his mercies in your song." 4 He fills the sun with morning light, He bids the moon direct the night : " His mercies ever shall endure, " When suns and moons shall shine no more." 5 The Jews he freed from Pharoah's hand, And brought them to the promis'd land ; •' Wonders of grace to God belong, " Repeat his mercies in your song." 6 He saw the Gentiles dead in sin, And felt his pity move within ; " His mercies ever shall endure, " When death and sin shall reign no more.' 7 He sent his Son with power to save From guilt, and darkness, and the grave ; " Wonders of grace to God helong, " Repeat his mercies in your song." 8 Thro' this vain world he guides our feet, And leads us to his heavenly seat ; " His mercies ever shall endure, " When this vain world shall be no more ?" PSALM 137. Babylonian captivity. 1 A LONG the banks whercBabe Is current flows, II. Our captive bands in deep despondence sti ay'd, While Zion's fall in sad rememb'rance rose, Hei friends, her children mingled with the dead. 2 The tuneless harp, that once with jov we strung, When praise employ 'd and mirth inspir'd the lay, In mournful silence on the willows hung, And growing grief piolong'd the tedious day. 3 The barb'rous tyrants, to increase the wo, With taunting smiles, a song of Zion claim ; Bid sacred praise in strains melodious flow, While they blaspheme the grrat Jehovah's name. 4 But how, in heathen chains and lands unknown, Shall Israel's sons a song of Zion raise ? hapless Salem, God's terrestrial throne, Thou land of glory, sacred mount of praise. 5 If e'er my mem'ry lose thy lovely name, If my cold heart neglect my kindied race, Let dire destruction seize this guilty frame ; My hand shall perish and my voice shall cease. 6 Yet shall the Lord, who hears when Zion calls, O'ertake her foes ^ith terror and dismay, His arm avenge her desolated walls, And raise his children to eterual day. PSALM 138. L. M. Restoring and preserving grace. WITH all my powers of heart and tongue, I'll praise my Maker in my song ; Angels shall hear the notes I raise, Approve the song and join the praise. 2 [Angels, that make thy church their care, Shall witness my devotions there ; While holy zeal diiects mine eyes To thy fair temple in the skies.] I'll sing thy truth and, mercy. Lord, I'll sing the wonders of thy word: Not all thy works and names below So much th) p wer and glory show. 4 To God I cry'd, when troubles rose ; He heard me, and subdued my foes : He did my rising fears controi, And strength diffus'd thro' all my soul. 5 The God of heaven maintains his state, Frowns on the proud, and scorns the great: 86 PSALM 139. But from his throne descends to ble§s The humble souis that trust his grace. 6 Amidt a thousand snares I stand, Upheld and guarded by thy hand ; Thy words my fainting soul revive, And keep my dying faith alive. 7 Grace will complete what grace begins, To save from sorrows and from sins ; The work that wisdom undertakes, Eternal mercy ne'er forsakes. PSALM 139. 1st Part L. M. The all-seeing God, 1 W ORD, thou hast searched and seen me thro' JLiThine eye commands, with piercing view, JVIy rising and my resting hours, JVIy heart and flesh, with all their powers. 2 JVIy thoughts before they are my own, Are to my God distinctly known ; He knows the words I mean to speak, Ere from my op'ning lips they break. 3 Within thy circling power I stand, On every side I find thy hand : Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, lam surrounded still with God. 4 Amazing knowledge, vast and great ! Whatlarge extent ! what lofty height! My soui, with all the powers I boast, Is in the boundless prospect lost. 5 " O may these thoughts possess my breast, " Where'er I rove, where'er I rest; u Nor let my weaker passions dare " Consent to sin, for God is there." PAUSE THE FIRST. j& Could I so false, so faithless prove, To quit thy service and thy love, "Where. Lord, could I thy presence shun, Or from thy dreadful glory run ? 7 If up to heaven I take my flight, *Tis there thou dwell'st enthron'd in light ; Or dive to hell, there vengeance reigns, And Satan groans beneath thy chains. ft If mounted on a morning ray I fly beyond the western sea, Thy swifter hand would first arrive, And there arrest thy fugitive. 9 Or should I try to shun thy sight Beneath the spreading veil of night, One glance of thine, one piercing ray, Would kindle darkness into day. 10 M O may these thoughts possess my breast, »* Where'er 1 rove, where'er I rest ; '*■ Nor let my weaker passions dare xi Consent to sin for God is there," PAUSE THE SECOND. 11 The veil of night is no disguise, No screen from thy all searching eyes ; Thy hand can seize thy foes as soon Through midnight shades as b azing moon; 12 Midnight and noon in this agree, Great God, they're both alike to thee: Not death can hide what God will spy, And hell lies naked to his eye. 13 " O may thes j thoughts possess my breast, '* Where'er I rove, where'er I rest; " Nor let my weaker passions dare " Consent to sin, for God is there." PSALM 139. 2d Part. L. M. The wonderful formation of man. i 9 f~Y] WAS from thy hand, my God, I came, JL A work of such a curious frame ; In me thy fearful wonders shine, And each proclaim thy skill divine. 2 Thine eyes did all my limbs survey, Which yet in dark confusion lay ; Thou saw'st the daily growth they took, Form'd by the model of thy book. 3 By thee my growing parts were nam'd, And what thy sovereign counsels fram'd, (The breathing lu.gs, the beating heart,) Was copy'dwith unerring art. 4 At last, to show my Maker's name, God stamp'd his image on my frame, And, in some unknown moment, join'd The finish'd members to the mind. 5 There the young seeds of thought began, And all the passions of the man ; Great God, our infant nature pays Immortal tribute to thy praise. PAUSE. 6 Lord, since, in my advancing age, I've acted on life's busy stage, Thy thoughts of love to me snrmount The power of numbers to recount. 7 I could survey the ocean o'er, And count each sand that makes the shore^ Before my swiftest thoughts could trace The num'rous wonders of thy grace : 8 These on my heart are still impress'd, With these I give my eyes to rest ; And, at my waking hour, I find God and his love possess my mind. PSALM 139. 3d Part. L. M. Sincerity projessed, and grace tried : or the heart- searching God. I Ik/W Y God, what inward grief I feel, iWL When impious men transgress thy will! PSALM 139, 140. 87 I mourn to hear their lips profane, Take thy tremendous name in vain. 2 Does not my soul detest and hate The sons of malice and deceit ? Those that oppose thy laws and thee, I count for enemies to me. 3 Lord, search my soul, try every thought, Tho' my own heart accuse me not Of walking in a false disguise, I beg the trial of thine eyes. 4 Doth secret mischief lurk within ? Do I indulge some unknown sin? O turn my feet whene'er I s'ray, And lead me of thy perfect way. PSALM 139. la Part. CM. God is every where. 1 TN ail my vast concerns with thee, A. In vain my soul would try To shun thy presence, Lord, orflee The notice of thine eye. 2 Thy all surrounding sight surveys My rising and my rest, JMy public walks, my private ways, And secrets of my breast. 3 My thoughts lie open to the Lord Before they're form'd within ; And e'er my lips pronounce the word, He knows the sense I mean. 4 O wonderous knowledge, deep and high, Where can a creature hide ? Within thy circling arms 1 lie, tjnclos'd on every side. So let thy grace surround me still, And like a bulwark prove, To guard my soul from every ill, Secur'd by sovereign love. PAUSE. 6 Lord, where shall guilty souls retire, Forgotten and unknown? In hell they meet thy dreadful fire, In heaven thy glorious throne. 7 Should I suppress my vital breath, To 'scape the wrath divine, Thy voice should break the bars of death, And make the grave resign. 8 If wing'd with beams of morning light, I fly beyond the west, Thy hand, which must support my flight, Would soon betray my rest. 9 If o'er my sins I think to draw The curtains of the night, Those flaming eyes that guard thy law Would turn the shades to light. 10 The beams of noon, the midnight hour. re both alike to thee : I ne'er provoke that power i I cannot flee. O may I ne'er provoke that p From which I cannot flee. PSALM 139. 2d Part. CM. The wisdom of God in the formation of man. 1 '^MT'HEN I, with pleasing wi nder, stand, T T And all my frame survey; Lord, 'lis thy work, Town thy hand Thus built my humble clay. 2 Thy band my heart and reins possessed Where unborn nature grew ; Thy wisdom all my features trac'd, And all my members drew. 3 Thine eye, with nicest care, survey'd The growth of every part, Till the whole scheme thy thoughts had laid, Was copy'd by thy art. 4 Heaven, earth, and sea, and fire, and wind, Show me thy wonderous skill; But I review myself, and find Diviner wonders still. 5 Thy awful glories round me shine, My flesh proclaims thy praise: Lord, to thy works of nature join Thy miracles of grace. PSALM 139. v. 14,1 7,18. 3d Par*. CM. The mercies of God innumerable. AN EVENING PSALM. 1 B" ORD, when I count thy mercies o'er -l_i They strike me with surprise; Not all the sands that spread the shore, To equal numbers rise. 2 My flesh, with fear and wonder stands The product of thy skill, And hourly blessings from thy hands Thy thoughts of love reveal. 3 These on my heart by night I keep ; How kind, how dear to me! O may the hour that ends my sleep Still find my thoughts with thee. PSALM 140. C M. PROTECT us, Lord, from fatal harm Behold our rising woes ; We trust alone, thy powerful arm, To scatter all our foes. |2 Their tongue is like a poison'd dart, Their thoughts are full of guile; While rage and carnage swell their heart, They wear a peaceful smile. 3 O God of grace, thy guardian care, When foes without invade, Or spread within a deeper snare. Supplies our constant aid. 88 PSALM 141, 142, 143, 144. 4 Let falsehood flee before thy face, Thy heavenly truth extend, All nations tasie thy heavenly grace, And all delusions end. 5 With dai y bread the poor supply, The cause ot justice plead ; And be thy church exalted high, With Christ, the glorious head. PSALM 141. v. 2—5. L. M Watchfulness and brotherly love. A MORNING OR EVENING PSALM. 1 1Vfl"Y God, accept my early vows, Jjl L.ke morning incense in thine house, And let my nightly worship rise, Sweet as the evening sacrifice. 2 Watch o'er my lips, and guard them, Lord, From every rash and heedless word, Nor let my feet incline to tread The guilty path where sinners lead. 3 O may the righteous, when I stray, Smite and reprove my wandering way Their gentle words, like ointment shed, Shall never bruise, but cheer my head. 4 When I behold them press'd with grief, I'll cry to heaven for their relief; And iw my warm petition *, prove How much I prize their faithful love. PSALM 142. C. M. God is the hope of the helpless. i nn o God l made my sorrovvs Unown > jL From God I sought relief ; In long complaints, before his throne, 1 po°ur'd out ail my gri f. 2 My soul was overwhelm'd with woes, My heart began to break ; My God, who all my burdens knows, Beholds ths way I take. 3 On every side I cast mine eye, And found my helpers gone, While friends and strang rs pass'd me by, Neglected, or unknown. 4 Then did I raise a louder cry. And call' d thy mercy near ; « Thou art my portion when I die, *« Be thou my refuge here." 5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low, ISow let thine ear attend, And make my f es, who vex me, know I've an Almighty Friend. 6 From my sad prison set me free, Then shall I praise thy name, And holy men shall j >in with me, Thy kindness to p;ociai:n. PSALM 143. L. M. Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body. 1 1%/T Y ng nteous Judge, my gracious God, Jji Hear when I spread my hands abroad, And cry for succour from thy throne; O make thy truth and mercy known ! 2 Let judgment not against me pass: Behold thy servant pleads thy grace ! Should justice call us to thy bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burden me ; Down to the dust my life is brought, Like one long bury'd and forgot. 4 I dwell in darkness, and uuseeD, My heart is desolate within: My thoughts, in musing silence, trace The ancient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope, To bear my sinkihg spirits up; I stretch my hands to God again, And thirst, like parched lands for rain. 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn ; When will thy smiling face return ? Shall all my joys on earth remove, And God forever hide his love ? 7 My God, thy long delay to save, Will sink thy pris'ner to the grave, My heart grows fa nt, and dim mine eye; Make haste to help before I die. 8 The night is witness to my tears, Distressing pains, distracting fears ; Oh ! might I hear thy morning voice, How would my weary'd powers rejoice! 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, And lift my weary sou! on high ; For thee sit waiting all the day, And wear the tiresome hours away. 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show The path in which my feet should go; If snares and toes beset the road, I flee to hide me near my God. II Teach me to do thy holy will, And lead me to thy heavenly hill ; Let the good spirit of thy love Conduct me to thy courts above. 12 Then shall my soul no more complain, The tempter then shall rage in vain ; And fle h, and sin, my foes before, Shall never vex my spirit more. PSALM 144. v. 1,2. 1st Part. CM Assistance and victory in the Spiritual warfare I ~EK)R ever blessed be the Lord, _F My Saviour and my shield: PSALM 144, 145. 89 He sends his Spirit with his word, To arm me for the field. 2 When sin and hell their force unite, He makes my soul his care : Instructs me in the heavenly fight, And guards me thro' the war. 3 A friend and helper so divine My fainting hope shall raise He makes the glorious vict'ry mine, And his shall be the praise. PSALM 144. v. 3-6. 2d Part. CM. The vanity of Man, and condescension oj God. 1 | ORD, what is man, poor feeble man, JLi Born of the earth at first ? His life a shadow, light and vain, Still hastening to the dust ! 2 Oh what is feeble dying man, Or all his sinful race, That God should make it his concern To visit him with grace ! 3 That God, who darts his lightnings down, Who shakes the worlds above, What terrors wait his awful frown ! How wonderous is his love! PSALM 144. v. 12-15. L. M. Grace above riches ; or the happy nation. 1 XJAFPY the city, where their sons, A J. Like pillars round a palace set, And daughters bright as polish'd stones, Give strength and beauty to the state. 2 Happy the land, in culture dress'd, Whose flocks and corn have large increase} Where men securely work or rest, Nor sons of plunder break their peace. 3 Happy the nation, thus endow'd, But more divinely bless'd are those On whom the all-sufficient God Himself, with all his grace, bestows. PSALM 145. L. M. The Greatness of God. 1 Ityf" Y God, my King, thy various praise, JJM. Shall fill the remnant of my days ; Thy grace employ my humble tongue Till death and glory raise the song. 2 The wings of every hour shall bear Some thankful tribute to thine ear, And every setting sun shall See New works of duty done for thee. 3 Thy truth and justice I'll proclaim ; Thy bounty flows, an endless stream ; Thy mercy swift, thine anger slow, But dreadful to the stubborn foe. 4 Thy works with sovereign glory shine, And speak thy majesty divine ; N Let every realm with joy proclaim The sound and honour of thy name. 5 Let distant times and nations raise The long succession of thy praise ; And unborn ages make my song Thejoy and triumph of their tongue. 6 But who can speak thy wonderous deeds? Thy greatness all our thoughts exceeds ; Vast and unsearchable thy ways ! Vast and immortal be thy praise ! PSALM 145. 1st Part. C. M. Verse 1— 7, 11— 13. The great nest of God. 1 T ONG as I live, I'll bless thy name, JLi My King, my God of love ; My work and joy shall be the same, In the bright world above. 2 Great is the Lord, his power unknown, And let his praise be great ; I'll sing the honours of thy throne, Thy works of grace repeat. 3 Thy grace shall dwell upon my tongue, And while my lips rejoice, The men that hear my sacred song Shall join their cheerful voice. 4 Fathers to sons shall teach thy name, And children learn thy ways ; Agesto come thy truth proclaim, And nations sound thy praise. 5 Thy glorious deeds, of ancient date, Shall thro' the world be known ; Thine arm of power, thy heavenly state With public splendor shown. 6 The world is managed by thy hands, Thy saints are rul'd by love ; And thine eternal kingdom stands, Tho' rocks and hills remove. PSALM 145. v.7, &c 2d Part CM, The goodness of 3od. 1 O WEFT is the me m'ry of thy grace, ^ My God, my heaver. -'y King ; Let age to age thy righteousness In sounds of glory sing. 2 God reigns on high, but ne'er confines His goodness to the *kies; Thro' the whole earth his bounty shines, And every want supplies. 3 With longing eyes thy creatures wait On thee for daily food ; Thy lib'ral hand provides their meet, And fills their mouths with good. 1 How kind are thy compassions, Lord, How slow thine anger moves ! [)0 PSALM 145, 146, 147. But soon lie s^nds his pardoning word To cheer ihe souls lie loves. 5 Creatures, with all their endless race, Thy power and praise proclaim ; But saints, that taste thy richer grace, Delight to bless thy name. PSALM 1 45. 3d Part. C M. Verse 14, 17, fyc. Mercy to sufferers ; or, God hearing prayer. 1 T LT every tongue thy goodness speak, ■"-* Thou sovereign Lord of all ; Thy strength'ning hands uphold the weak And raise the poor that fall. 2 When sorrow bows the spirit-down, Or virtue lies distressed Beneath some proud oppressor's frown, Thou giv'st the mourners rest. 3 The Lord support* our sinking days, And guides our giddy youth ; Holy and just aiv a':i his ways, And all his words are truth. 4 He knows the pains his servants feel, He hears his chiidr n cry ; And their best wishes to fulnl, His grace is ever nigh*. 5 His mercy never shali remove From men of heart sincere ; He saves the souls whose humble love Is join'd with holy fear; 6 [His stubborn foes his sword phall siay, And pierce their hearts with , am But none that serv,e the Lord shah suy, "They sought his aid in vain.'*] 7 [My lips shall dwell upon h;s pruse, And spread his f'-unc abroad, Let all the sons of Adam raise The honours of their God.] PSALM 146. L. M. Praise (o God for his goodness and truth. 1 "ORAISE ye the Lord, my heart sha ljoin -*- In work so pleasant, so divine, >'nw. wliiie the flesh is mine abode, And when my soul ascends to God, 2 Praise ;-hail employ my noblest powers While immortality enuures; JVl) days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last. 3 Why should I make a man my trust? Princes must die and turn to dusi ; Their breath departs, their pomp and power. And thoughts, all vanish in an hour. 4 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God ; he made the sky, And earth, and seas, wiih all their train, And none shali find his promise vain. 5 His truth for ever stands secure j He saves lh' oppress'd, he feeds the poor: He sends the lab'ring conscience peace, And grants the pris'ner sweet release. 6 The Lord to sight restores the blind : The Lord supports the sinking mind : He helps the stranger in distress, The widow, and the fatherless. 7 He loves his saints, he knows them well, Uut turns the wicked down to hell: Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns; Praise him in everlasting strains. PSALM 147. As 113th Psalm. Praise to God for his goodness and truth. 1 §'Ll praise my Maker with my buath, A And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shali employ my nobler powers : My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being, last ; ! Or immortality endures. 2 Why should I make a man my trust ? Princes must die and turn to dust ; | Vain is the help of flesh and blood : [ Their breath departs, their pomp, and power,- And thoughts, all vanish in an hour, Nor can they make their promise good. |3 Happy the man whose hopes rely On Israel's God — he made the sky, And earth, and seas, with all their train ; His truth forever stands secure ; He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds the poor, And none shull find his promise vain. 4 The Lord hath eyes to give the blind ; The Lord supports the sinking mind ; He sends the lab'ring conscience peace: He helps the stranger in distress, The widow, and the fatherless, And grants the pris'ner sweet release. 5 He loves his saints, he knows them well, But turns the wicked down to hell : Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns : Let every tongue, let every age, In this exalted work engage I Praise him in everlasting strains. 6 I'll praise him while he lends me breath, And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler powers ; My days of praise shall ne'er be past, While life, and thought, and being last. Or immortality endures. PSALM 147. 1st Part. L. M. The divine nature, providence and grace. 1 "OMA.ISE ye the Lord ; 'tis good to raisej JL Our hearts and voices in his praise ; His nature and his woiks invite To make this duty our delight. PSALM 147, 148. 91 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to hia name : His mercy meits the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. 3 He form'd the stars, those heaven'y flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names His sovereign wisdom knows no bound, A deep, where all our thoughts are drown'd. 4 Great is our Lord, and great his might, And ail his gh.ries infinite : H^ crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wiiked to the dust. PAUSE. 5 Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds around lie sky; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Kor lets the drops descend in vain. 6 He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn : The beasts with food his hands supply, And feeds the ravens when they cry. 7 What is the creature's skill or force? The vigorous man, the warlike horse, Tha sprightly wit, the active limb? A.I are too mean delights for him. 8 Bui saints are lovely in his sight ; He views his children with delight ; He sees their hope, he knows their tear, And finds and loves his image there. PSALM 147. 2d Part. Summer arid Winter. L.M. 3 1 S ET Zion praise the mighty God, -H-J And make his honours known abroad For sweet the joy, our songs to raise, And glorious is the work of praise. : Our children live secure and bless'd ; Our shores have peace, our cities rest ; He feeds our sons with finest wheat, And adds his blessings to their meat. The changing seasons he ordains, The early and the latter rains ; His flakes of snow, like wool, he sends, And thus the springing corn defends. With hoary frost he strews the ground ; His hail descends with dreadful sound : His icy bands the rivers hold, And terror arms bis wint'ry cold. He bids the warmer breezes blow. The ice dissolves, the waters flow ; But he hath nobler works and ways To call his people to his praise. Thro' all our states his laws are shown : His gospel thro' the nation known : He hath not thus reveaPd his word To every land : praise ye the Lord, PSALM 147. G. M. Verse 7—9, 13—18. The Seasons of the year. "¥M7"ITH songs and honours, sounding loud, f* Address the Lord on h gh: Over the heavens he spreads his cloud, And waters veil the sky. He sends his showers of blessirgsdown, To cheer the plains below ; He makes the. grass the mountains crown, And corn in valleys gn w. He gives the grazii g ox his meat, He hears the ravens cry : But man, who tastes his finest wheat. Should raise his honours high. His steady counsels change the face Of the declining year : He bids the sun cut short his race, And wintry days appear. His hoary frost, his fleecy snow, Descend and clothe th> ground: The liquid streams forbear to flow, In icy fetters bound. When from his dreadful stores on high, He pours the sounding hail, The wretch that dares his God defy Shall find h:s courage fail. 7 He sends his word, and melts the snow, The fields no longer mourn: He calls the warmer gales to blow, And bids the spring return. 8 The changing wind, the flying cloud, Obey his mighty word : With :*ongs and honours, sounding loud, Praise ye the sovereign Lord. PSALM 148. Proper Metre. Praise to God from all creatures. "VTE tribes of Adam, join \ W 7 ith heaven and earth and seas, .And offer notes d vine To your Creator's praise. Ye holy throng Of angels bright, • In worlds of light, Begin the song. Thou sun, with dazzling rays, And moon ihat rules the night, Shine to your Maker's praise, With stars of twinkliug light. His power declare, Ye floods on high, 92 PSALM 148. And clouds that fly In empty air. The shining worlds above In glorious order stand, Or in swift courses move, By his supreme command. He spake the word, And all their frame, From nothing came, To praise the Lord. He mov'd their mighty wheels In unknown ages past, And each his word fulfils, While time ad nature last In diff'rent ways His works proclaim His wonderous name, And speak his praise. PAUSE. Let all the earth-born race, And monsters of the deep, The nMi that cleave the seas, Or m their bosom sleep, From sea. and shore Their tribute pay, And still display Their Maker's power. Ye vapours, hail and snow, Praise ye th* almighty Lord, And, stormy winds, that blow To execute his word. When lightnings shine, Or thunders roar, Let earth adore His hand divine. Ye mountains near the skies, With lofty cedars there, And trees of humbler size, That fruit in plentv bear, Beasts, wild and tame, Birds, flies, and worms, In various forms, Exalt his name. Ye kings and judges, fear The Lord, the sovereign King And, while you rule us here, His heavenly honours sing : Nor let the dream Of power and state Make you forget His power supreme. Virgins and youths, engage To sou. id his praise divine, While infancy and age Their feeble voices join: Wide as he reigns His name be sung By every tongue In endless strains. 10 Let all the nations fear The God that rules above; He brings his people near, And makes them taste his love; While earth and sky Attempt his praise, His saints shall raise His honours high. PSALM 148. Paraphrased. L. M. Universal praise to God. 1 T OUD hallelujahs to the Lord, JLi From distant worlds, where creatures Let heaven begin the solemn word [dwell And sound it dreadful down to hell. [Note. This Psalm may be sung to the tune of the old With or 127th Psalm, if these two lines be added to every stanza y viz. Each of his works his name displays, But they can ne'er complete the praise. Otherwise it must be sung to the usual tunes of Long Metre.] 2 The Lord, how absolute he reigns, Let every angel bend the knee ; Sing of his love in heavenly strains, And speak how fierce his terrors be. High on a throne his glories dwell, An awful throne of shining bliss; Fly thro' the world, O sun, and tell, How dark thy beams compared to his. Awake, ye tempests, and his fame, In sounds of dreadful praise, declare : Let the sweet whisper of his name Fill every gentler breeze of air. Let clouds, and winds, and waves, agree. To join their praise with blazing fire ; Let the firm earth and rolling sea In this eternal song conspire. Ye flow'ry plains, proclaim his skill ; Ye valleys sink before his eye ; And let his praise from every hill, Rise tuneful to the neighb'ring sky. Ye stubborn oaks, and stately pines, Bend your high branches and adore: Praise him, ye beasts, in difPrent strains ; The lamb must bleat, the lion roar. 8 Ye birds, his praise must be your theme. Who form'd to song your tuneful voice : While the dumb fish that cut the stream In his protecting care rejoice. 9 Mortals, can you refrain your tongue When nature all around you sings ? PSALM 148, 149. O for a shout from old and young, From humble swains and lofty kings! 10 Wide as his vast dominion lies, Make the Creator's name be known : Loud as his thunder shout his praise, And sound it lofty as his throne. 11 Jehovah ! 'tis a glorious word! O may it dwell on e ery tongue ! But saints who best have known the Lord, Are bound to raise the nobiest song. 12 Speak of the wonders of that love Which Gabriel plays on every chord, From all below, ana all above, Sing hallelujahs to the Lord, PSALM 148. S. M. Universal Praise, 1 j" ET every creature join JLi To praise th' eternal God : Ye heavenly hosts, the song begin, And sound his name abroad. 2 Thou sun, with golden beams, And moon, w th palei rays. Ye starry lights, ye twinkling flames, Shine to your Maker's praise. 3 He built those worlds above, And fix"d their wonrierous frame ; By his command they stand or move, And ever speak his name. 4 Ye vapours, when ye rise, Or fall in showers or snow ; Ye thunders, murm'ring round the skies, His power and glory show. 5 Wind, hail, and flaming fire, Agree, to praise the Lord, When ye in dreadful storms conspire To execute his word. 6 By all his works above His honours be express'd ! But saints, that taste his saving love, Should sing his praises best. PAUSE THE FIRST. 7 Let earth and ocean know They owe their Maker praise ; Praise him, ye watery worlds below, And monsters of the seas. 8 From mountains near the sky, Let his high praise resound, From humble shrubs ana cedars high, And vales and fields around, elions of the wood, And tamer beasts that graze, Ye live upon his daily food, And he expects your praise. 10 Ye birds of lofty wing, On high his praises bear ; Or sit on flowery boughs, and sing Your Maker's glory there. 11 Ye reptile myriads, join T' exalt his glorious name, And flies, in beauteous forms that shine, His wonderous skill proclaim. 12 By all the earth born race, His honours be express'd, But samts, that know his heavenly grace, Should learn to praise him best. PAUSE THE SECOND. 13 Monarchs, of wide command, Praise ye th' eternal King ; Judges, adore that sovereign hand, Whence all your honours spring. 14 Let vig'rous youth engage To sound his praises high ; While growing babes, and with'ring age; Their feebler voices try. 15 United zeal be shown His wonderous fame to raise ; God is the Lord ; his name alone Deserves our endless praise. 16 Let nature join with art, And all pronouncthim bless'd, But saints, that dwell so near his heart, Should sing his praises best. PSALM 149. C. M. Praise God, all his Saints; «r, the Saint* judging the World. 1 k LL ye that love the Lord, rejoice, J\. And let your songs be new ; Amidst the church with cheerful voice His later wonders shew. 2 The Jews, the people of his grace, Shall their Redeemer sing ; And Gentile nations join the praise, While Zion owns her King. 3 The Lord takes pleasure in the just, Whom sinners treat with scorn ; The meek, that lie despis'd in dust, Salvation shall adorn. 4 Saints shall be joyful in their King, E'en on a djing bed ; And, like the souls in glory, sing, For God shall raise the dead. 5 Then his high praise shall fill their tongues, Their hand shall wield the sword ; And vengeance shall attend their songs, The vengeance the Lord. 6 When Christ, his judgment-seat ascends, And bids the world appear, Thrones are prepar'd for all his friends Who humbly lov'd him here. 7 Then shall they rule with iron rod Nations that dared rebel ; 94 PSALM 150— DOXOLOGY. And join the sentence of their God, On tyrants doom'd to hell. 8 The royal sinners, bound in chains, New triumphs shall afford ; Such honour tor the saints remains : Praise ye and love the Lord. PSALM 150. v. 1,2,6. C. M. A Song of Praise. 1 TN God's own house pronounce his praise, 3i His grace he there reveals; To heaven your joy and wonder raise,. For there his glory dwells. 2 Let all your sacred passions move, While you rehearse his deeds ; But the great work, of saving love Your highest praise exceeds. 3 All that have motion, life, and breath, Proclaim your Maker bless'd ; Vet, when my voice expires in death, My soul shall praise him best. ^ITl QUWtSJtiUlT B®S£©M©T< Long Metre. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, three in one, Be honour, praise, and glory given By all on earth, and all in heaven. Common Metre. ET God, the Father, and the Son, Li And Spirit be adorM, Where there are works to make him known. Or saints to love the Lord. Common Metre. Where, the tune Includes tico stanzas. THE God of mercy be ador'd, \ Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word And -new creating breath. 2 To praise the Father and the Son, And Spirit all divine, The one in three, and three in one, Let saints and angels join. Short Metre. "VTE angels round the throne, JL And saints, that dwell below, Worship the Fath r, praise the Son, And bless the Spirit too. As the USth Psalm. !^£0 W to the great and sacred Three, JJl The Father, Son, and Spirit, be Eternal praise and glory given, Thro' ail the worlds where God is known, By all the angels near his throne, And all the saints in earth and heaven. As the \mh Psalm. TO God the Father's tlvrone, Perpetual honours raise; Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirt praise ; With all our powers, Eternal King, Thy name we sing, While faith adores. K\D OF THE PSALMS. TO FIND A PSALM SUITED TO PARTICULAR SUBJECTS OR OCCASIONS if you find not the word you seek in this Table, seek another of the same sig- nification, or seek it under some of the more general words, such as God 7 Christ, Church, Saint, Psalm, Prayer, Praise, Affliction, Grace, Deliverance, Death, tyc. ADAM, the first and second, their dominion, 8.1 Afflicted, Pity to them 35, 41. Supported 55, 145, 146. Their prayer 102, 143. Saints happy 73, 94, 119, 14th part. Afflictions, Hope in them 13, 42. 77, Support and profit 119, 14th part. Instruction by them 94, 119, 18th part Sanctified 94, 1 19, 18th part. Courage in them 119, 17th part. Removed by prayer 34, 107 Submission to them 39, 123, 131. In mind and body 143. Trying our graces 66 j 119, 17th part. \Vith- out rejection 89. Of saints and sinners differ- ent 94. Gentle 103. Moderated 125. Very great 77, 102, 143. Aged saint's leflection and hope 71. Ail seeing God 139. Angels, Guardian 34, 91- All subject to Christ 89, 97. Praise the Lord 103. Present in churches 138. Appeal to God against persecutors 7. Concern- ing our sincerity 139. Humility 131. Ascension of Christ 24, 47, 68, HO. Assistance from God 138, 144. Atheism* practical 12, 14. 36. Punished 10. Attributes of God 36, 111, 145, 147. Authority from God 75, 82. BACKSLIDING, soul in distress and deser- tion 25. Restored 51 . Pardoned 78, 160. Blessi?ig of God on the business and comforts of life 127. Blessings, of a family 128, 132. Of a nation 144, 147. Of the country 65, 147. Of a per son 1,32,112. Blood of Christ cleansing from sin, 51.69. Book of nature and scripture 19, 1 19, 4th part Brotherly love 133. Reproof 141. Business of life blessed 127. CARE of God over his saints 34. Charity to the poor 37, 41, 112. And jusike 15, 112. Mixed with imprecations 35. Children praising God 8 ivlade blessings 12 128. Instructed 34, 78- Christ the second Adam 8, His all sufficiency 16. His ascension 24, 68, 1 10. The church'.- foundation 118. His coming, the sigt s of it 12. His condescension and glorification 8 Covenant made with him 89. First and second coming 96, 97, 98. 'lie true Davie 35, 89. His death and resurrection 69. The eternal Creator 102. Ex the kingdom 2, 8, 21, 72, 1 10. Our example 109. Faith in his blood 51. God and man 89. His Godhead 102. Our hope 4. 51. His incarnation and sacrifice 40. The King and the church his spouse 45. His kingdom among Gentiles 72. 87, 132- His iove to enemies 35, 109. His Majesty 97, 99. His mediatorial kingdom 89. 110 His obedience and death 69. His personal glories and go- vernment 45. Praised by children S» Priest and King 110. His resurrection and the Loid's day 118. Our strength and righteous- ness 71. His sufferings and kingdom 2, 22, 69. His sufferings for our salvation 69. His zeal and reproaches 69. Christians' qualifications 15,24. Church made of Jews and Gentiles 87. Church, its beauty 44, 48, 122. The birth place of saints 87. Built on Jesus Christ 118. Delight and safety in it 27. Destruction of enemies proceeds from thence 76 Gathered and settled 132. Of the Gentiles 45, 47. God fights for her 10, 20, 46. God ? 3 presence there 84, 132. God's garden 92. Going to it 122. The house and care of God 135. Of the Jews and Gentiles S7. Its increase 67. Prayer in distress 80. Restored by prayer 85, 102, 107. Is the safety and honor of a nation 48. The spouse of Christ 45. Its worship and order 4S. God's special delight 87, 132. Colonies planted 107. Comfort, holiness and pardon 4, 32, U9, 11th and I2th parts. And support in God 16,94. From ancient providences 77, 143 Of Ike blessed 127. And pardon 130. Company of saints 16, 1C9. Complaint of absence from public worship 42j- Of siekness 6. Desertion 13. Pride, atheism, oppression. &c 10, 12. Of temptation 13- General 102. Of quarrelsome neighbors 120* Of heavy afflictions in mind and body 143. Compassion of God 103, 145, 147. Communion with saints JC6, 133. Confession of our poverty 16. Of sin, repen- tance, and pardon 32, 38, 51, 130, 143. ( on science, tender 119, 13th part. Its guilt re- lieved 32, 38, 51. 150. Contention complained of 120. i onxerse with God 63, 119, 2d part. C onxersion and joy 126. At the ascension of Hk 22,1 Christ 110. Of Jews and Gentiles87, 96 3 I0& tlt< d U'] ( orruption pf manners general 11, 12. 96 INDEX TO THE PSALMS. Counsel and support from God 16, 119. Courage in death 16, 17, 71. In persecution 119 17th part. Covenant made with Christ 89. Of grace unchange- able 89, 106. Creadon and providence 33, 104, 135, 136, 147 148. Creatures no trust in them 33, 62, 146 Vain and God all-sufficient 33. Praising God 148. DAILY devotion 55, 139. Day of humiliation for disappointments in war 60. Death and resurrection of Christ 16, 69. Of saint< and sinners 17, 37, 49. And sufferings of Christ 22.69. Deliverance from it 31 And pride 49 And the resurrection 49,71, 89 Courage in it 16, 17, 23. The effect of sin 90. Defence in God 3, 121. And salvation in God 18. 61. Delaying sinners warned 95. Delight and safety in the church 27,48, 84. In the law of God 119, 5th, 8th, and 18th parts. In God, 18,42, 63,73,84. Deliverance 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. By prayer 15, 34, 40, 126 From shipwreck 107. From slander 31. Surpri- sing 126. Desertion and distress of soul 13, 25,38, 143. Desire of knowledge, 119,9th part. Of holiness 119, llth part. Of comfort and deliverance 119, 12th part. Of quickening grace 119, 16th part. Desolations, the church's safety in them 46. Despair and hope in death 17, 49. Deliverance from it 18. 130. Devotion, daily 55, 134, 141. On a sick bed 6, 39. Direction and pardon 25. And defence prayed for 5 And hope 42. Distress of soul 25, Relieved 61, 130. Dominion of man over ereatures 8. Doubts and fears suppressed 3,31, 143. Drunkard and glutton 107 Duty to God and man 15, 24. Dwelling with God, see Heaven, Church, &.c. EDUCATION, religious 34, 78. Egypt's plagues 105. End of the righteous and wicked 1,37. Enemies overcome 18. Prayed for 35, 109. {De- stroyed 12,48,76. Envy and unbelief cured 37, 49. Equity and wisdom of Providence 9. Evening psalm 4, 139, 141. Evidences of grace 26. Of sincerity 18, 19, 139. Evil times 12. Neighbors 120. Magistrates 11, 58,82. Exa'tatiov of Christ to the kingdom 2, 21, 22, 69, 72, 110. Examination 26, 139. Exhortation to peace and holh.ess 34. FAITH and prayer of persecuted saints 35. In the blood of Christ 32, 51. In divine grace and power 62, 130. Faithfulness of God 89, 105, 111,145, 146. Of man 15, 141. Falsehood, blasphemy, &,c. 12. And oppression 12, 56 Family government 101. Love and worship 13c Blessings 128. Fears and doubts suppressed 3,31 34. In the wor- ship of God 89, 99. Of God 119, 13th part. Flattery and deceit complained of 12, 36, Formal worship 50. Frailly nf man 89, 90, 144. Fretfulness discouraged 37. Friendship, its blessings 133. Funeral psalm 89, 90. GENTILES given to Christ 2, 22, 72. Church 45, 65 72, 87. Owning the true God 47, 96, 98. Glorification of Christ 8, 45. Glory of God in our salvation 69. And grace pro- mised 84, 89, 97. Glutton 78. And drunkard 107. God all in all 127. 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. Our defence and salvation 3, 33, 61, 115. Eternal, and sovereign, and holy 93. Eter- nal, and man mortal 90, 102. Faithfulness 89, 105, 111. Glorified, and sinners saved 69. Good- ness and mercy 103, 145. Goodness and truth 145, 146. Governing power and goodness 66. Great and good 68, 144, 145, 147. The Judge 9, 50, 97 Kind to his people 145. 146. His ma- jesty 97 And condescension 113, 114. Mercy and' truth 36, 89, 103, 136, 145 Made man 8. Of nature and grace 65. His perfections 36, 111, 145, 147. Our portion, and Christ our hope 4. Our portion here and hereafter 73 His power and majesty 68, 89, 93, 96. Praised by children 8. Our Preserver 121, 138. Present in his churches 46, 84. Our Shepherd 23, His sove- reignty and goodness to man 8, 113,114. Our support and comfort 94. Supreme Governor 75, 82, 93. His vengeance and compassion 68, 97. Unchangeable 89, 111. His universal dominion 103. His wisdom in his works 111, 139. Worthy of all praise 145, 146, 150. Good works 15, 24. 1 12 Profit men, not God 16. Goodness of God 8, 103, 111, 145, 146. Gospel, its glory and success 19, 45, 110. Joyful sound 89, 98. Worship and order 48. Government of Christ 45. From God 75. Grace, its evidences, or self-examination 26^ 139. Above riches 144. Without merit 16, 32. Of Christ 45, 72. And providence 33, 36, 135, 136, 147. Preserving and restoring 138. Truth and protection 57. Tried by affliction 17, 66, 125. ' And glory 84, 97. Pardoning 130. Guilt of conscience relieved 32, 38, 51, 130. HARVEST 65, 126,147. Health, sickness, and recovery 6, 30,31. Prayed for 6, 38, 39. Heart known to God 139. Hearing of prayer and salvation 4, 10, 66, 102. Heaven of separate souls 17. The saint's dwelling- place 24. INMX TO THE PSALMS. 97 Holiness, pardon, and comfort 4. Desired 119, 11th part. Hope in darkness 13, 77, 143. Of resurrection 16, 71, And despair in death 17, 49. And prayer 27. For victory 20. And direction 42. Hosanna of the children 8. For Lord's day 118 Humiliation day 10, 60. Humility and submission 131, 139. Hypocrites and hypocrisy 12, 60. IDOLATRY reproved 115, 135. Imprecations and charity 35. Incarnation 96, 97, 98. And sacrifice of Christ 40. Infants 139. See Children. Instruction from God 25. From Scripture 119. 4th and 7th parts. In piety 34. Instructive afflictions 94. Intemperance punished 78. And pardoned 107. Israel saved from the Assyrians 76. Saved from Egypt, and brought to Canaan 77, 105, 107, 135 136. Rebellion and punishment 78. Punished and pardoned 106, 107. Travels in the wilder ness 107,114. JEHOVAH 68, 83. Reigns 93, 96, 97. Jews, see Israel. Joy of conversion 126. Judgment and mercy 9, 68. Day 1, 50,96,97. 98, 149. Seat of God 9. Justice of Providence 9. And truth towards men 15 Justification, free 32, 130. KNOWLEDGE desired 19, 119, 9th part. LAW of God, delight in it 119. Liberality rewarded 41, 112. Life and riches, their vanity 49. phort and feeble 89, 90, 144. Longing after God, 42, 63. Lord's day psalm 29, 118. Morning 5, 19, 63 Love to our neighbour 15. Of Christ to sinners 35. Of God better than life 63. Of God un changeable 89, 106. To enemies 35, 109.' Brotherly 133. Luxury punished 78. And pardoned 107. MAGISTRATES warned 58, 82. Qualifications 101. Raised and deposed 75. Majesty of God 68. See God. Man, his vanity as mortal 39, 89, 90, 144. Do- minion over creatures 8. M< -rial, ai.d Christ eternal 102. Wonderful formation 139. Marriage mystical 45. Master of a family 101. Melancholy reproved 42. And hope 77. Re moved 126. Mercies, common and special 68, 103. Spiritual and temporal 103. Innumerable 139. Ever- lasting 136. Recorded 107. And truth of God 36, 89, 103, 136, 145, 146. Merit disclaimed 16. Midnight ihooghts 63,119, 5th and 6th parts, 139. Minister* ordained 132. Miracles in the wilderness 114. Morning psalm 3, 141. Of a sabbath 5, 19, 63. Mortality of man 39, 49, 90. And hope 89. God's eternity 90, 102. O NATION'S safety is the church 48. Prosperity 67, 144 Blessed and punished 107. National deliverance 67, 75, 76, 124, 126. Desola- tions, the church's safety and triumph in them 46 Nature of man 139. OBEDIENCE sincere 18, 82, 139. Better than sacrifice 50 Old Age, death 90. And lesurrection 17, 89. PARDON, holiness and comfort 4. Of backsliding 78 And direction 25. And repentam e prayed for 38 And confession 32. Of original and ac- tual sin 51. Patience under afflictions 39. Under persecutions 37, 44. In darkness 77, 130, 131. Peace and holiness encouraged 34 With men de- sired 120. Perfections of God 36, 111, 145, 147. Persecuted saints 35, 44, 74, 80, 83. Persecution, deliverance from it 7, 53, 94. Courage in it 119, I7thpart. Persecutors punished 7, 129, 149. Their folly 14. Complained of 35, 44, 74, 80, S3. Deliverance from them 9, 10, 94. Perseverance 138. In trials 119, I7th part. Pestilence, preservation in it 91. Piety, instructions therein 34. Pity to the afflicted 41. See Charity, Ged. Pleading without repining 39. 123. The pro- mises 119 10th part. Poor, charity to them 15, 37, 41, 1 12. Portion of saints and sinners 11, 17, 37. Poverty confessed 16. Practical atheism 14, 36. Praise to God from children 8. For creation and providence 33, 104. To our Creator 100, From all creatures 148. For eminent deliver- ances 34, 118. General 86, X45, 150. For the gospel 9t>. For health restored 30, 116. For hearing prayer 6, 102 To Jesus Christ 45. From all nations 117. And prayer, public 65. For protection, grace and truth 57. Forprovi- dence and grace 36, For rain 65, 147. From the saints 149, 150. For temporal blessings 68, 148. Prayer heard 4, 34, 65, 66. In time of war 20. Praise public65. And hope 27. In the church's distress 80. Heard and Zion restored 102. And praise for deliverance 34. Preserving grace 1C8. Preservation in public dangers 46. 91, 112. Daily 121. Piiae and atheism, and oppression punished 10, 12. And death 49. Priesthood of Christ 51, 110. Princes vain 62, 146. Profession of sincerity and repentance, &c. 119, 3d part, 139. False 50. Promises and threatening* 81. Pleaded 119 10th part. Prosperity dangerous 55, 73. Prosperous sinners cursed 37, 49, 73. 98 INDEX TO THE PSALMS Protection, truth, and grace 57. By day and night 121. Providence, its wisdom and equity 9 And cre- ation 33, 135, 136 And grac* 36, 147. And perfection of* God 36. Its mystery unfolded 73 Recorded 77, 78, 107. In air, earth and sea 56, 65, 89, 104, 107, 147. Psalm for soldiers 18, 60. For old age 71 For husbandmen 65. For a funeral 89, 90. For the Lord's day 92. Before prayer 95. Before sermon 95. For magistrates 101 For householders 101 For mariners 107. For gluttons aud drunkards- 107 Public praise for private mercies 116, 118 For deliverance 124. Worship attended on 122. Prayer and praise 65, 84. Punishment of sinners 1, 11, 37. QUALIFICATIONS of a christian 15, 24. Quicktning grace 119, I6ih part RAIN from heaven 65. 135, 147. Recovery from sickness 6, JO, 116. Relative duties 15, 133 Religion and justice 15. In words and deed 37. Religious education 34, 78. Remembrance of former deliverances 77, 143. Repentance, confession and pardon 32. Aud faith in the blood of Christ 51. Reproach removed 31, 37. Resignation 39.. 123 131. Resolutions, hoiy 119. 15th part. Restoring grace 23, 138. Resurrection and dpath of Christ 2, 16. Of the saints 16, 17, 49, 71 And death 49, 71, 89. Reverence in worship 89, 99. Riches, their vanity 49. Compared with grace 144 Righteousness from Christ 71. SACRIFICE 40, 51, 69. Incarnation of Christ 40 Safety U; public dangers 91. In God 61 And de- light in the church 27. Saints happy and sinners cursed 1,11, 119. 1st part. The best company 16. Characterised 15, 24.' Dvell in heaven 15, 24. Punished and saved 78 106. Gcd's care of them 34. Reward at last 50, 90, 92. Patience and world's hatred 37 Chastis- ed and sinners destroyed 94. Die, but Christ lives 102. Punished and pardoned 106, 107 Conduct- ed to heaven 106, 107. Afflictions moderated 123. Judging the world 149. Salvation of saints 10. And triumph 18. And defence in God 62. By Christ 69, 85. Sanctified afflictions 119, last part, 94. Satan subdued 3, 6, 1,3. Scripture compared with nature 19, 119, 7th gait. Instruction from it 119, 4th part. De light in it J 19, 5th and 18th parts. Holiness and comfort from it 119, 6th part. Variety and excellency 119, 8th part. Seasons of the year 65, 147. Seaman's song 107. Secret devotion 34, 119, 2d part. Seeking God 27, 63. Self-examination, or evidences of grace 26,139 Separate souls, heaven of 17. Sick bed devotion 6, 38, 39,116. Sickness healed 6, 30, 1 16. Sign* of Christ's coming 12, 96, fyc. Sin of nature 14 Original and actual confess- ed and pard ned 51. Universal 14. Sincerity 19, 26, 32, 139. Proved and re- warded 18. Professed 119, 3d part. Sins of the tongue 12, 34, 50. Slander, deliverance from it 31, 120. Souls in a separate state 17, 146. 150. Spirit given at Christ's ascension 68. His teaching desired 51, 119, 9ih part. Spiritual enemies overcome 3, 18, 144. Bless- ings and punishment 81. Spring of the year 65. And summer 65, 104. And winter 147. Storm and thunder 29, 135. 148. Strength, repentance, and pardon prayed for 38. Of grace 138. Submission 123, 131. To Christ 2- To sick- ness 39. Sufferings and death of Christ 22 And king- dom of Christ 2, 22, 69, HO. Support and counsel from God 16 For the afflicted and tempted 55. And comfort in God 94, 119, I4th part. TEMP T XTIONS overcome 3, 18 In sickness 6. Thanks, public, for private mercies 116, 118. Threaten ings and promises 81. Thunder and storm 29, 135, 136, 148. Hrnex, evil 11, 12. Tonzue governed 34. 39. Trust in the creatures vain 62, 146. UNBELIEF and envy cured 37. Punished 95. Unchangeable God, 89, 111. VANITY of man as mortal 39, 89, 144. Of life and riches 49. Vengeance and compassion 68. Against the ene- mies of the church 76, 149. Vineyard of God wasted 80. Vows paid to the church 116. Of holiness 119, loth part. * WAR. prayer in time of it 20. Disappointments therein 60. Victory 18. Spiritual 18,144. Warnings of God to his people 81. Watchfulness 19,141. Ovt-r the tongue 39. Wealtur 65, 107, 135, 147, 148. Wickedness of man 14, 36. 51. Winter and summer 147. Wisdom and equity of Providence 9. Of God in his works 11 1. Works of creation and Providence 104. 147, 148. And grace 19, 33, 111, 135, 136 Good works profit men, not God 16. World's hatred and saints' patience 37. Worship and order of the £osp«4 48. Delight in it 84 With reverence 89, 99 Dailv 5o, 134, 141. In a family 133. Public 63, 84. 122, 132. Ab- sence from it 63. Wrath and mercy from the judgment seat 9. ZEAL and prudence 39. Zion, its citizens 15. HYMNS AND IN THREE BOOKS. 1. COLLECTED FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURES, 2. COMPOSED ON DIVINE SUBJECTS. 3.* PREPARED FOR THE LORD'S SUPPER. BY I. WATTS, D. D. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy, &c. for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us, &c. Rev. v. 9. Soliti essent (i.e. Chi istiani,) con venire, carmenque Christo quasi Deo dicere. — Plin. in £pist t CHARLESTONS S. C. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY w. RILEY, 125 CHUR0H*STREET, 1327, HYMJVS. COLLECTED FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. HYMN 1. CM. A new Song to the Lamb that was slain Rev, t.6, 8,9-12 1 T1EHOLD the glories of the Lamb, J3 Amidst his Father's throne : Prepare new honours for his name, And songs before unknown. 2 Let elders worship at his feet, The church adore around ; With vials full of odours sweet, And harps of sweeter sound. ■•& Those are the prayers of all the saints, And those the hymns they raise : Jesus is kind to our complaints, He loves to hear our praise, 4 [Eternal Father, who shall look Into thy secret will ? Who but the Son shall take that book, And open every seal ? 5 He shall fulfil thy great decrees, The Son deserves it well ; Lo, in his hand, the sov'reign keys Of heaven, and death, and hell !] € Now to the Lamb, that once was slain, Be endless blessings paid; Salvation, glory, joy, remain For ever on thy head. 7 Thou hast redeem'd our souls with blood, Hast set the pris'ners free, Hast made us kings and priests to God, And we shall reign with thee. 8 The worlds of nature and of grace Are put beneath thy power ; Then shorten these delaying days, And bring the promised hour. HYMN 2. L. M. The Deity and Humanity of Christ. John i. 1, 3, 14 ; Col. i. 16 ; Epb. iii. 9, 10. 1 TL* R E the blue heavens were stretch'd abroad JLi From everlasting was the Word, With God he was ; the word was God, And must divinely be ador'd. 2 By his own power all things were made, By him supported all things stand ; He is the whole creation's head, And angels fly at his command. 3 Ere sin was born, or Satan fell, He led the host of morning stars ; (Thy generation who can tell, Or count the number of thy years ?) 4 But lo, he leaves those heavenly forms, The Word descends and dwells in clay, That he may converse hold with worms, DressM in such feeble flesh as they. 5 Mortals with joy beheld his face, Th' eternal Father's only Son; How full of truth ! How full of grace ! When thro' his eyes the Godhead shone! 6 Archangels leave their high abode, To learn new myst'ries here, and tell The love of our descending God, The glories of Immanuel. HYMN 3. S. M. The Nativity of Christ. Luke i. 30, &c. ii_ 10, &c. 1 T>EHOLD the grace appears, JLJ The promise is fulfili'd; Mary, the wonderous virgin, bears, And Jesus is the child. 2 |The Lord, the highest God, Calls him his only Son; He bids him rule the lands abroad, And gives him David's throne. 3 O'er Jacob shall he reign With a peculiar sway ; The nations shall his grace obtain, His kingdom ne'er decay.] 4 To bring the glorious news, A heavenly form appears ; He tells the shepherds of their joys, And banishes their fears. 5 " Go, humble swains," said he, " To David's city fly, " Thepromis'd Infant, born to-day, " Doth in a manger lie." 6 " With looks and hearts serene, •* Go visit Christ your King ;" And straight a flaming troop was seen ; The shepherds heard them sing : 7 " Glory to God on high! " And heavenly peace on earth, 1 Good will to men, to angels joy, " At the Redeemer's birth." 8 [In worship so divine Let saints employ their tongues ; 4 HYMN 5, 6, 7, 8. [Book I With the celestial hosts we join, And loud repeat their songs. 9 " Glory to God on high ! "• And heavenly peace on earth, " Good will to men to angels joy, tk At our Redeemer's Birth, 1 ' HYMN 4, referred to the 2d Fsalm. HYMN 5. C. M. Submission to afflictive providences. Job i. 21. 1 tej AKED, as from the earth we came, JL 1 And crept to life at first, We to the earth return again, And mingle with our dust. 2 The dear delights we here enjoy, And fondly call our own, Are but short favours, borrowed now, To be repaid anon. 3 'Tis God that lifts our comforts high, Or sinks them in the grave, He gives and (blessed be his name !) He takes but what he gave. 4 Peace, all our angry passions then, Let each rebellious sigh Be silent at his sovereign will, And every murmur die. 5 If smiling mercy crown our lives, Its praises shall be spread, And we'll adore the justice too, That strikes our comforts dead. HYMN 6. C. M. Triumph over death. Job xix. 25 — 27. 1 iTi REAT God, I own thy sentencejust, \J$ And nature must decay ; I yield my body to the dust, To dwell with fellow clay. 2 Yet faith may triumph o'er the grave, And trample on the tombs; My Jesus my Redeemer, lives, My God, my Saviour, comes 3 The mighty conqu'ror shall appear, High on a royal seat, And death, the last of all his foes, Lie vanquish'd at his feet. 4 Tho' greedy worms devour my skin, And gnaw my wasting flesh, When God shall build my bones again, He'll clothe them all afresh : 5 Then shall I see thy lovely face, With strong immortal eyes, And feast upon thine unknown grace With pleasure and surprise. HYMN 7. C. M. The invitation of the Gospel; or spiritual 5 Trus , i^d^nd clothing Isa. lv. 1, &e. I A nd banish all your fears; ||/ every mortal ear attend, [ Strength in the Lord Jehovah dwells, The trumpet of the gospel sounds, With an inviting voice. Ho! all ye hungry, starving souls* That feed upon the wind, And vainly strive, with earthly toys. To fill an empty mind ; 3 Eternal wisdom has prepar'd A soul reviving feast, And bids your longing appetites The rich provision taste. Ho ! ye that pant for living streams, And pine away and die; Here you may quench your raging thirst VV ith springs that never dry. Rivers of love and mercy here In a rich ocean join; Salvation in abundance flows, Like floods of miik and wine. 6 [Ye perishing and naked poor, Who work with mighty pain, To weave a garment of your own, That will not hide your sin ; 7 Come naked, and adorn your souls In robes p epar'd by God ; Wrought by the labors of his Son, And dy'd in his own blood.] 8 Dear God! the treasures of thy love Are everlasting mines, Deep as our helpless mis'ries are, And boundless as our sins ! 9 The happy gates of gospel grace Stand open night and day ; Lord, we are come to seek supplies, And drive our wants away. HYMN 8. C. M. The safety and protection of the church Isa. xxv i. 1—6. 1 TTOW honourable is ihe place JUL Where we adoring stand, Zion, the glcry of the earth, And beauty of the land. 2 Bulwarks of mighty grace defend The city where we dwell ; The walls of strong salvation made. Defy th' assaults of hell. 3 Lift up the everlasting gates, The doors wide open fling, Enter ye nations, that obey The statutes of our King. 4 Here shail you taste unmingled joys, And live in perfect peace; You that have known Jehovah's name, And ventured on his grace. And every heart rejoice. Eternal as his years. Book I.] HYMN 9, 10, 11, 12. 6 What tho' the rebels dwell ou high, His arm shall bring them low ; Low as the caverns of the grave Their lofty heads shall how. 7 On Babylon our feet shall tread In that rejoicing hour ; The ruins of her walls snail spread A pavement for the poor. HYMN 9. CM. The promts*:* of the covenant of grace. Isa. lv. 1,2, Zee. xiii. I. JViic. vii. 19- Eaek xxxvi. 25, &c. 1 |N vain we lavish out our lives, A To gather empty wind; The choicest blessings earth can yield Will starve a hungry mind. 2 Come, and the Lord shall feed our souls With more substantial meat ; With such as saints in glory love, With such as angels eat. 3 Our God will every want supply. And fill our hearts with peace ; He gives, by cov'nant and by oath, The riches of his grace. 4 Come, and he'll cleanse our spotted souls, And wash away our stains ; In the dear fountain that his Son Pour'd from his dying veins. 5 [Our guilt shall vanish all away, Tho' black as hell before ; Our sins shall sink beneath the sea, And shall be found no more. 6 And lest pollution should o'erspread Our inward powers again, His spiiit shall bedew our souls, Like purifying rain.] 7 Our heart, that flinty stubborn thing, That terrors cannot move, That fears no threat'nings of his wrath. Shall be dissolved by love : 8 Or he can take the flint away That would not be refin'd, And from the treasures of his grace Bestow a softer mind. 9 There shall his sacred Spirit dwell. And deep engrave his law, And every motion of our souls To swift obedience draw. 10 Thus wilL he pour salvation dowt: And we shall render praise ; We the dear people of his love, And he our God of grace. HYMN 10. S. M. The blessedness of gospel times ; or the Reve- lation of Christ to Jezos and Gentiles. Isa v. 2, 7—10. Matt. xiii. 16, 17. ' TlOW beauteous are their feet 11 Who stand on Zion'3 hill! Who bring salvation on their tongues. And words of peace reveal. 2 How charming is their voicr, How sweet the tidings are ! " Zion, behold thy Saviour King, " He reigns and triumphs here. 1 " 3 How happy are our ears, That hear this joyful sound, W r hich kings and prophets waited for, And sought but never found ! 4 How blessed 1 are our eyes, That see this heavenly light ; Prophets and kings desired it long, But died without the sight. 5 The watchmen join their voice, And tuneful notes employ ; Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, And deserts learn the joy. 6 The Lord makes bare his arm Thro' all the earMi abroad; Let every nation now behold Their Saviour and their God. HYMN 11. L. M. The humble enlightened, and camel reason humbled ; or the sovereignty of grace* Lukex. 21,22. 1 f I 'HERE was an hour when Christ rrjoLc'd,. A And spoke his joy in words of praise; "Father, I thank thee, mighty God, " Lord of the earth and heavens, and seas. 2." I thank thy sovereign pow'r and love, "That crowns my doctrine with success ; " And makes the babes in know ledge learn " The heights, and breadths,and lengths of grace, 3 " But all this glory lies conceal'd " From men of prudence and of wit ; u The prince of darkness blinds their eye« 5 " And their own pride resists the light. 4 " Father, 'tis thus because thy will " Chose and ordain'd it should be so ; « 'Tis thy delight to abase the proud, " And lay the haughty scorner low. " There's none can know the Father right, " But those that Irani it from the Son ; " Nor can the Son be well received " But where the Father makes him^known." 6 Then let our souls adore our God, That deals his graces as he please ; Nor gives to mortals an account, Or of his actions or decrees. HYMN 12. CM. Free Grace in revealing Christ. Luke 1 TESUS, the man of constant grief, %T A mourner all his days; His spirit once rejoie'd aloud, And turn'd his joy to praise. 2 " Father, I thank thy wonderous love, ''That hath reveal'd thy Son "To men unlearned ; and to babes '• Hast made thy gospel known. 3 " The myst'ries of redeeming grace • v Are hidden from the wise, ' - x. 2i. 6 HYMN 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. [Book I. " While pride and carnal reas'ning join " To swell and blind their eyes." 4 Thus doth the Lord of heaven and earth His great decrees fulfil; And orders all his works of grace By his own sovereign will. HYMN 13. L M The Son of God incarnate ; »r,the Titles and the Kingdom of Christ* lsa. ix. 2, 6, 7. 1 f jIHE lands, that long in darkness lay, X Now have beheld a heavenly light, Nations, that sat in death's cold shade, Are bless'd with beams divinely bright. 2 The virgin's promis'd Son is born ; Behold th' expected child appear ! What shall his name or titles be ? « k The Wonderful, the Counsellor!" 3 [This infant is the mighty God, Come to be suckled and ador'd; Th' eternal Father, Prince of Peace, The Son of David and his Lord.] 4 The government of earth and seas Upon his shoulder shall be laid ; His wide dominions shall increase, And honours to his name be paid, 5 Jesus, the holy child, shall sit High on his father David's throne ; Shall crush his foes beneath his feet, And reign to ages yet unknown. HYMN 14. L. M. The triumph oj faith ; or, ChrisCs unchange able Love. Horn. viii. 33, &,c. 1 "IM^HO shall the Lord's elect condemn ? T T 'Tis God tha? justifies their souls, And mercy, like a mighty stream, O'er all their sins divinely rolls. % Who shall adjudge the saints to hell? 'Tis Christ that suffer'd in their stead: And the salvation to fulfil, Behold him rising from the dead. 3 He lives ! he lives ! and sits above, For ever interceding there ; Who shall divide us from his love, Or what should tempt us to despair ? 4, Shall persecution or distress, Famine, or sword, or nakedness ! He that hath lov'd us, bears us through, And makes us more than conquerors too. 5 Faith hath an overcoming power, It triumphs in the dying hour; Christ is our life, our joy, our hope, Nor can we sink with such a prop. 6 Not all that men on earth can do, Nor powers on high, nor powers below, Shall cause his mercy to remove, Or wean our hearts from Christ our love. HYMN 15. L. M. Our own weakness, and Christ our strength, 2 Cor. xii. 7, 9, 10. 1 Jj ET me but hear my Saviour say, JLi " Strength shall be equal to thy day:" Then I rejoice in deep distress, Leaning on all-sufficient grace. 2 I glory in infirmity, That Christ's own power may rest on me; \\ hen I am weak, then ami strong, Grace is my shield, and Christ my song. 3 I can do all th'ngs or can bear All suflf'rings, if my Lord be there; Sweet pleasure mingle with the pains, While his left hand my head sustains. 4 But if the Lord be once withdrawn, And we attempt the work alone, When new temptations spring and rise, We find how great our weakness is. 5 So Samson, when his hair was lost, Met the Philistines to his cost; Shook his vain limbs with sad surprise. Made feeble fight and lost his eyes. HYMN 16. CM. Hosanna to Christ, Matt. xxi. 9. Luke xix, 38,40. 1 TTOSANNA to the royal Son JlI Of David's ancient line! His natures two, his person one, Mysterious and divine. 2 The root of David here we find, And offspring is the same; Eternity and time are join'd In our Immanuel's name. 3 Bless'd he that comes to wretched men With peaceful news from heaven ! Hosannas of the highest strain, To Christ, the Lord, be given. 4 Let mortals ne'er refuse to take Th' hosanna on their tongues, Lest rocks and stones should rise and break Their silence into songs. HYMN 17. CM. Victory over Death. 1 Cor. xv. 55, &c, 1 ^k FOR an overcoming faith, \_f To cheer my dying hours, To triumph o'er the monster death, And ail his frightful powers! 2 Joyful, with ail the strength I have, My quiv'ring lips should sing, " Where is thy boasted vict'rv grave? " And where the monster's sting?' 3 If sin be pardon'd, I'm secure, Death hath no sting beside : The law gives sin its damning power, But Christ my ransom died. 4 Now to the God of victory Immortal thanks be paid, Book I.] HYMN IS, 19, 20, 21, 24. Who makes as conqu'rors, while we die, Thro' Christ oar living head. HYMN 18. CM. Blessed art the dead that die in the Lord. Rev. xiv. 13. 1 Tlj EAK, what the voice from heaven pro XX For all the pious dead; [claims, Sweet is the savour of their names, And soft their sleeping bed. 2 They die in Jesus and are bles.^'d : How kind their slumbers are ! From sufferings and from sins released, And freed from every snare. 3 Far from this world of toil and strife, They're present with the Lord ; The labours of their mortal life End in a large reward. HYMN 19. CM. The song of Simeon ; or, Death made desira- ble. Luke ii. 27, fee. 1 W ORD,at thy temple we appear, X_i As happy Simeon came, Aod hope to meet our Saviour here ; O make our joys the same. 2 With what divine and vast delight The good old man was filled. When fondly, in his withir'd arms, Heclasp'd.the Holy Child! 3 " Now I can leave this world," he cry'd, " Behold thy servant dies ; " I've seen thy great salvation, Lord, " And close my peaceful eyes. 4 " This is the light prepared to shine " Upon the Gentile lands, '* Thine Israel's glory, and their hope, " To break their slavish bands." 5 [Jesus the vision of thy face Hath overpow'ring charms! Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace, If Christ be in my arms. 6 Then, while ye hear my heart strings break How sweet my minutes roll ! A mortal paleness on my cheek, And glory in my soul.] HYMN 20. CM. Spiritual apparel, viz. the robe of righteous ness and garments of salvation. Isa. Ixi. 10. 1 4 WAKE, my heart, arise, my tongue, J\. Prepare a tuneful voice, In God, the life of all my joys, Aloud will I rejoice, 2 'Tis be adorn'd my naked soul, And made salvation mine ; Upon a poor polluted worm He makes his graces shine. 3 And lest the shadow of a spot Should on my soul be found, He took the robe the Saviour wrought, And cast it ail around. 4 How far the heavenly robe exceeds What earthly princes wear ! These ornaments, how bright they shine! How white the garu.ei ts are ! 5 The Spirit wrought my faith and love, And hope, and rv'ry grace ; But Jesus spent his life to work The robe of righteousness. 6 Strangely, my soul, art thou array'd By the great sacred Three ! In sweetest harmony of praise Let all thy powers agree. HYMN 21. C- M. A Vision of the Kingdom of t hrist among Men. Rev. xxi. 1—4. 1 ?T O. what a glorious sight appears Xj To our believing eyes ! The earth and seas are pass'd way, And the old rolling skies. 2 From the third heaven, where God resides, That holy, happy place, The new Jerusalem comes down, Adorn'd with shining grace. 3 Attending engels, shout for joy, A:id the blight armies sing, "Mortals, behold the sacred seat u Of your descending King. 4- " The God of glory down to men " Removes his blest abode ! • Men, the dear objects of his grace, " And he the loving God. 5 " His own soft hand shall wipe the tears " From every weeping eye ; 'And pains, and groans, and griefs, and fears, "And death itself, shall die." 6 How long, dear Saviour, O how long J Shall this bright hour delay ? Fly swiftly round, ye wheels of time, And bring the welcome day. HYMN 22 and 23. referred to the Uolh Psalm. HYMN 24. L. M. The rich sinner dying. Ps. xlix. 6, 9. Eccl. viii. & Job iii. 14, 15. 1 Xj\ vain the wealthy mortals toil, X And heap their shining dtps! in vain, Look down and scorn the humble poor, And boast their lofty hills of gain. 2 Their golden cordials cannot ease Their pained hearts or aching heads, Nor fright nor bribe approaching death From glitt'riug roofs and downy beds, 3 The ling'ring, the unwilling soul, The dismal summons must obey, And bid a long, a sad farewell, To the pale lump of lifeless clay. 4 Thence they are huddled to the grave, Where kings aud slaves have equal thrones- 8 HYMN 25, 26, 21, 28. [Book I. Their bones, without distinction, lie Among the heaps of meaner bones. The rest referred to the 49lh Psalm. HYMN 25. L. M. Ji vision of the Lamb. Rev. v. 6 — 9. 1 A LL mortal vanities begone, _ijL Nor tempt my eyes, nor tire my ears, Behold, amidst th' eternal throne, A vision of the Lamb appears. 2 [Glory his fleecy robe adorns, Mark'd with the bloody death he bore ; Seven are bis eyes, and seven his horns, To speak his wisdom and his power. 3 Lo, be receives a sealed book From him that sits upon the throne ; Jesus, my Lord, prevails to look On dark decrees and things unknown.] 4 All the assembling saints around Fall worshipping before the Lamb, And in new songs, of gospel sound, Address their honours to his name. 5 [The joy, the shout, the harmony Flies o'er the everlasting hills ; " Worthy art thou alone," they cry, •« To read the book, to loose the seals." 6 Our voices join the heavenly strain, And with transporting pleasure sing, " Worthy the Lamb that once was slain, " To be our Teacher and our King !" 7 His words of prophecy reveal Eternal counsels, deep designs ; His grace and vengeance shall fulfil The peaceful and the dreadful lines. 8 Thou hast redeem'd our souls from hell With thine invaluable blood ; And wretches, that did once rebel, Are now made fav'rites of their God. 9 Worthy forever is the Lord, That died for treasons not his own, By every tongue to be ador'd, And dwell upon his Father's throne. HYMN 26. C. M Hope of heaven by the resurrection of Christ. 1 Pet. i. 3—5. 1 TILES S'D be the everlasting God _D The Father of our Lord; Be his abounding mercy prais'd, His majesty adored. 2 When from the dead he rais'd his Son And called him to the sky, He gave our souls a lively hope That they should never die. 3 What, tho' our inbred sins require Our flesh to see the dust, Yet, as the Lord our Saviour rose, So all his followers must. 4 There's an inheritance divine Reserv'd against that day ; 'Tis uncorrupted, undefil'd, And cannot fade away. 5 Saints, by the power of God, are kept Till the salvation come: We walk by faith, as strangers here, Till Christ shall call us home. HYMN 27. CM. Assurance of heaven ; or t a saint prepared lo die. 2 Tim. iv. 6—8, 18. 1 [ "T^IJATH may dissolve my body now, MJr And bear my spirit home ; Why do my minutet move so slow, Nor my salvation come? 2 With heavenly weapons I have fought Tho battles of the Lord, Finish'd my course, and kept the faith, And wait the sure reward.] 3 God has laid up in heaven for me A crown which cannot fade ; The righteous Judge, at that great day, Shall place it on my head. 4 Nor hath the King of grace decreed This prize for me alone ; But all that love and long to see Th' appearance of his Son. 5 Jesus, the Lord, shall guard me safe From every ill design ; And to his heavenly kingdom take, This feeble soul of mine. 7 God is my everlasting aid, And hell shall rage in vain : To him be highest glory j^aid, And endless praise — Amen. HYMN 28. CM. The triumph of Christ over the enemies of his Cnurch. Isa.lxiii. 1 — 3, &.C. 1 \/f7*H AT mighty man, or mighty God, TV Comes travelling in state Along the Idumean road, Away from Bozrah's gate ! 2 The glory of his robes proclaim 'Tis some victorious King : " 'Tis I, th' Just, th' Almighty One, " That your salvation bring." 3 Why, mighty Lord, thy saints inquire, Why thine apparel's red ? And all thy vesture stain'd like those Who in the wine-press tread ? 4 « I by myself have trod the press, " And crush'd my foes alone ; " My wrath hath struck the rebels dead, " My fury stamp'd them down. 5 " 'Tis Edom's blood that dyes my robes " With joyful scarlet stains; «« The triumph that my raiment wears " Sprung from my bleeding veins. 6 " Thus shall the nations be destroy'd " That dare insult my saints; Book I.] HYMN 29, 30, 32, 39, 40. " I have an arm to avenge their wrongs, " An ear for their complaints." HYMN 29. CM. The triumph of Christ ; or, ruin of Antichrist. Isa. lxiii. 4 — 7 1 » T LIFT my banner," saith the Lord, M. " Where Antichrist has stood ; " The city of my gospel foes " Shalfbe a field of blood." 2 "My heart has studied just revenge, " And now the day appears; " The day of my redeemed is come, " To wipe away their tears. 3 " Quite weary is my patience grown, "And bids my fury go : " Swift as the lightning it shall move, " And be as fatal too. 4 " I call for helpers but in vain : " Then has my gospel none ? " Well, my own arm has might enough " To crush my foes alone. 5 u Slaughter, and my devouring sword, " Shall walk the streets around ; " Babel shall ret 1 beneath my stroke, " And stagger to the ground." 6 Thy honours, O victorious King ! Thine own right hand shall raise, While we thine awful vengeance sing, And our Deliverer praise. HYMN 30. C. M. Prayer for deliverance answered. Isa xxvi. 8, 20. 1 IN thine own wajs, O God of love, JL We wait the visits of thy grace! Our soul's desire is to thy name, And the remembrance of thy face. 2 My thoughts are searching Lord, for thee ; 'M ongst the black shades of lonesome night My earnest cries salute the skies, Before the dawn restores the light. 3 Look how rebellious men deride The tender patience of my God : But they shall see thy lifted hand, And feel the scourges of thy rod. 4 Hark ! the Eternal rends the sky, A mighty voice before him goes, A voice oi* music to his friends, But threat'ning thunder to his foes. 5 Come, children to your Father's arms, Hide in the chambers of my grace, Till the fierce storms be overblown, And my revenging fury cease. 6 My sword shall boast its thousands slain, And drink the blood of haughty kings, While heavenly peace around my flock Stretches its soft and shady wings. Hymn 31, referred t§ the 1st Psalm. HYMN 32. C. M. Strength from heaven. Isa. xl. 27 — 30. 1 V/yiiENCE do our mournful tho'ts arise * * And where's our courage (led ? Has restless sin and raging hell, Struck all our comforts dead ? 2 Have we forgot th' Almighty name, That form'd the earth and sea ? And can an all-creating arm Grow weary or decay ? 3 Treasures of everlasting might In our Jehovah dwell: He gives the conquest to the weak, And treads their foes to hell. 4 Mere mortal power shall fade and die, And youthful vigour cease; But we, that wait upon the Lord, Shalt feel our strength increase. 5 The saints shall mount on eagles' wings. And taste the promis'd bliss ; Till their unweary'd feet arrive Where perfect pleasure is. Hymns 33. 34, 35. 36, 37, 38, referred toPsalms 67,73, 84,90, 131, and 134. HYMN 39. C. M. God's tender care of his Church. Isa. xlixs 13, 14, &c. 1 "I^TOW shall my inward joys arise -Ll And burst into a song ; Almighty love inspires my heart, And pleasure tunes my tongue. ' 2 God on his thirsty Sion-hill Some mercy -drops has thrown, I And solemn oaths have bound his love To shower salvation down. 3 Why do we then indulge our fears. Suspicions, and complaints? Is he a God, and shall his grace Grow weary of his saints? 4 Can a kind woman e'er forget The infant of her womb, And, 'mongst a thousand tender thoughts, Her suckling have no room ? 5 " Yet," saith theLord, "should nature change, " And mothers monsters prove, " Sion still dwells upon the heart " Of everlasting love. 6 "Deep on the palms of both my hands " I have engrav'd her name ; " My hands shall raise her ruin'd walls* " And build her broken frame." HYMN 40. L. M. The business and blessedness of glorified Saints j Rev. vii. 13 — 15, ^-c. l""Vlf HAT happy men, or angels, these, '» « That all their robes are spotless white. " Whence did the glorious troop arrive "At the pure realms of heavenly light?" 10 HYMN 41, 42, 45. [Book I. % From tort'rin^ racks, and burning fires, And seas of their own blood they came; Bat nobler blood has wash'd their robes, Flowing from Christ the dying Lumb. 3 Now they approach th' Almighty throne With loud hoaannas night and day ; Sweet antnems to the great Three-One, .Measure their bless' d eternity. 4 No more shall hunger pain their souls : He bids their parching thirst be gone, And spreads the shadow of his wings, To screen them from the scorching sun. 5 The Lamb that fills the middle throne, S';all shed around his milder beams ; There shall they feast on his rich love. And drink fulljoys from living streams. 6 Thus shall their mighty bliss renew, Thro" the vast round of endless years, And the soft hand ot sovereign grace Heal all their wounds, and wipe their tears. HYMN 41. CM. The same; or, the Martyrs glorified. Rev. vii. 13, &c 1 " f ■ 1HESE glorious minds how bright they M- ''Whence all their white array? [shine! **. How came they to the happy seats •* Of everlasting day ? 2 Fro .i tortVing pains to endless joys, On fiery wheels they rode, And strangely wash'd their raiment white In Jesus' dying blood. 3 Now they approach a spotless God, And bow before his throne ; Their warbling harps and sacred songs, Adore the Holy One. 4 The unveil'd glories of his face Amongst his saints reside, While the rich treasure of his grace Sees all their wants supply'd. 5 Tormenting thirst shall leave their souls, And hunger flee as fast ; The fruit of life's immortal tree Shall be their sweet repasU 6 The Lamb shall lead his heavenly flock Where living fountains rise; And love divine shall wipe away The sorrows of their eyes. HYMN 42. CM. Divine zcr-ath and mercy. Nah. i. 1—3, &c 1 4 DOiiE and tremoie, for our God J^L Is a. consuming fire;* Hisjealous eves his wrath inflame, And raise his vengeance higher. 2 Almighty vengeance! how it burns! How bright his fury glows ! v ast magazines of plagues and storms Lie treasur'd for his foes. Heb. zii. 29 3 Those heaps of wrath by slow degrees, Are forced into a flame ; But kindled, Oh ! how fierce they blaze ! And rend all nature's frame. 4 At his approach, the mountains flee, And seek a watery grave ; The frighted sea makes haste away, And shrinks up every wave. 5 Thro' the wide air, the weighty rocks Are swift as hailstones hurl'd ; Who dares engage his fiery rage That shakes the solid world ? 6 Yet, mighty God ! thy sovereign grace Sits Regent on the throne ; The refuge of thy chosen race, When wrath comes rushing down. 7 Thy hand shall on rebellious kings A fiery tempest pour ; While we, beneath thy sheltering wings, Thy just revenge adore. HYMN 43, referred to the 100th Psalm. HYMN 44, referred to the 133c? Psalm. HYMN 45. C M. The last Judgment. Rev. xxi. 5—8. O EE where the great incarnate God Fills a majestic throne, While from the skies his awful voice Bears the last judgment down. 2 (" I am the first, and I the last, " Thro' endless years the same; " I AM — is my memorial still, " And my eternal name, 3 " Such favours as a God can give, " My royal grace bestows ! " Ye thirsty souls come taste the streams " Where life and pleasure flows.] 4 [" The saint, that triumphs o'er his sins. " I'll own him for a son ; The whole creation shall reward " The conquests he has won. 6 " But bloody hands, and hearts unclean. " And all the lying race. " The faithless and the scoffing crew, " That spurn at offer'd grace ; 6 " They shall be taken from my sight, / *« Bound fast in iron chains, u And headlong plung'd into the lake " Where fire and darkness reigns."] 7 O may I stand before the Lamb, When earth and seas are fled, And hear the Judge pronounce my name With blessings on my head ! 8 May I with those for ever dwell Who here were my delight, While sinners, banish'd down to hell, No more offend my sight. Hymns 46 and 47, referred to Psalms 3 and 14«. Book I.] HYMN 48, 49, 50, 51, 52. 11 HYMN 48. The Christian race. L. M. Isa. xl. 28—31. 1 A WAKE, our souls, (away, our fears, J\. L»u every trembling thought begone) Awake, and run the heavenly race, And put a cheerful courage in. 2 True, 'tis a straight and thorny road, Ard mortal >prits tire and faint; But they forget the mighty God. That reeds the strength of every saint. 3 The mighty God, whose matchless power Is ever new and ever young, And fir|lWAS the commission of our Lord, X " Go teach the nations, and baptise ;'' The nations have received the word Since he ascended to the skies. 2 He sits upon th' eternal hills, With grace and pardon in his hands. 12 HYMN 53, 54, 55, 56, 57. [Book I. And sends his cov'nant, with the seals, To bless the distant Christian lands. 3 " Repent, and be baptis'd," he saith, " For the remission of your sins ;" And thus our sense assists our faith, And shows us what his gospel means. 4 Our souls he washes in his blood, As waier makes the body clean ; And the good Spirit from our God Descends like purifying rain. 5 Thus we engage ourselves to thee, And seal our covenant with the Lord; O may the great Eternal Three In heaven our solemn vows record ! HYMN 53. L. M. The holy Scriptures. Heb. i. 1. 2 Tim. iii. 15, 16 Psal. cxlvii. 19,20. 1 /^10D, who, in various methods, told vX His mind and will to saints of old, Sent his own Son, with truth and grace, To teach us in these latter days. 2 Our nation reads the written word, That book of life, that sure record, The bright inheritance of heaven, Is, by the sweet conveyance, given. 3 God's kindest thoughts are here express'd, Able to make us wise and bless'd ; The doctrines are divinely true, Fit for reproof, and comfoit too. 4 Ye people all, who read his love In long epistles from above, ( He hath not sent his sanred word To every land) praise ye the Lord. HYMN 54. L. M. Electing grace ; or, Saints beloved in Christ. Eph. i. 3, fcc 1 ~|~ESUS, we bless thy Fathers name ; %3 Thy God and ours are both the same ; What heavenly blessings from his throne, Flow down to sinners thro' his Son ! 2 " Christ be my first elect,'' he said, Then chose our souls in Christ our head, Before he gave the mountains birth, Or laid foundations for the earth. 3 Thus did eternal love begin To raise us up from death and sin ; Our characters were then decreed, " Blameless in love, a holy seed." 4 Predestinated to be sons, Born by degrees, but chose at once ; A new regenerated race, To praise the glery of his grace. 5 With Christ, our Lord, we share our part, In the affections of his heart ; Nor shall our souls be thence remov'd, Till he forgets his First- Belov'd. HYMN 55. C. M. Hezekiah's song ; or, sickness and recovery. Isa. xxxviii. 9, &c. 1 "¥MTHEN we are rais'd from deep distress, f T Our God deserves a song ; We take the pattern of our praise From Hezekian's tongue. 2 The gates of the devouring grave Are open wide in vain, If he, who holds the keys of death, Commands them fast again. 3 Pains of the flesh are wont t' abuse Our minds with slavish fears : tk Our days are past, and we shall lose " The remnant of our years." 4 We chatter with a swallow's voice, Or, like a dove we mourn, With bitterness, instead of joys, Afflicted and forlorn. 5 Jehovah speaks the healing word, And no disease withstands; Fevers and plagues obey the Lord, And flee at his commands. 6 If half the strings of life should break, He can our frame restore ; He casts our sins behind his back, And they are found no more. HYMN 56. C. M. The Song of Mo>es and the Lamb; or Babylon fall- ing. Rev xv. 3, xvi. 19. xvii.6; 1 ^^TE sing the glories of thy love, T T We sound thy dreadful name; The christian church unites the songs Of Moses and the Lamb. 2 Great God, how wond'rous are thy works Of vengeance and of grace ! Thou King of saints, almighty Lord, How just and true thy ways ! 3 Who dares refuse to fear thy name, Or worship at thy throne ! Thy judgments speak thy holiness Thro' all the nations kn;»wn. 4 Great Babylon, that rules the earth*. Drunk with the martyrs' blood, Her crimes shall speedily awake The fury of our God. 5 The cup of wrath is ready mix'd, And she mu;t drink the dregs ; Strong is tbe Lord, her sov'reign judge, And shall fulfil the plagues. HYMN 57. C. M. Original sin; or the first and second Adam. Rom. v. 12, &.c. Ps li.5. Job. xiv. 4. BACKWARD, with humble shame, wc On our original Llook How is our nature dash'd and broke in onr first father's fall! Book I.] HYMN 58, 59, 60, 61 13 2 To all that's good, averse, and blind, But prone to all that's ill ; What dreadful darkness veils our mind » How obstinate our will! 3 [Conceiv'd in sin, (O wretched state !) Before we draw our breath, The first young pulse begins to beat Iniquity and death. 4 How strong, in our degen'rate blood, The old corruption reigns, And, mingling with the crooked flood, Wanders thro' all our veins !] 5 [W T iid and unwholesome as the root Will all the branches be ; How can we hope for living fruit From such a deadly tree ? 6 What mortal power, from things unclean, Can pure productions bring? Who can command a vital stream From an infected spring ?] 7 Yet, mighty God, thy wonderous love Can make our nature clean, While Christ and grace prevail above The tempter, death, and sin. 8 The second Adam shall restore The ruins of the first; Hosanna to that sovereign power, That new creates our dust! HYMN 58. L. M. .The Devil vanquished ; or, Michael's War xcith the Dragon. Rev. xii. 7. 1 "J* ET mortal tongues attempt to sing JLi The wars of heaven, when Michael stood Chief general of th' eternal King, And fought the battles of our God. 2 Against the dragon and his host, The armies of the Lord prevail ; In vain they rage, in vain they boast ; Their courage sinks, their weapons fail. 3 Down to the earth was Satan thrown, Down to the earth his legions fell ; Then was the trump of triumph blown, And shook the dreadful deeps of hell. 4 Now is the hour of darkness past, Christ hath assum'd his reigning power; Behold the great accuser cast Down from the skies, to rise no more! 5 'Twas by thy blood, immortal Lamb, Thine armies trod the tempter down : 'Twas by thy word, and powerful name They gain'd the battle and renown. 6 Rejoice, ye heavens ! let every star Shine with new glories round the sky ; Saints, while ye sing the heav'nly war, Raise your Deliv'rer's name on high. HYMN 59. L. M. Babylon/alien. Rev. xviii. 20,21. I TN Gabriel's hand, a mighty stone JL Lies a fair type of Babylon ; " Prophets rejoice, and all ye saints, " God shall avenge your long complaints.'* I He said, and dreadful, as he stood, He sunk the millstone in the flood; " Thus terrible shall Babel fall, " Thus, and no more be found at all," HYMN 60. L. M. The Virgin Mary's song ; or, the yromis'd Messiah born. Luke i. 46, fyc. 1 /~\ UR souls shall magnify the Lord ; \_J In God, the Saviour we rejoice ; While we repeat the virgin's song, May the same spirit tune our voice, 2 [The Highest saw her low estate, And mighty things his hand hath done; His overshadowing power and grace Makes her the mother of his Son. 3 Let every nation call her bless'd, And endless years prolong her fame ; Bui God alone must be adpr'd: Holy and reverend is his name.] 4 To those that fear and trust the Lord, His mercy stands forever sure ; From age to age his promise lives, And the performance is secure. 5 He spake to Abra'm and his seed, " In thee shall all the earth be bless'd ;" The mem'ry of that ancient word Lay long in his eternai breast. 6 But now no more shall Israel wait, No more the Gentiles he forlorn ; Lo, the desire of nations comes ; Behold the promis'd seed is born! HYMN 61. L.M. Christ our high Fritst and King ; and Christ com- ing to Judgment. Rev. i. 5 — 7 1 TlbTOVV to the Lord that makes us know -L i The wonders of his dying love, Be humble honours paid below, And strains of nobler praise above. 2 'Twas he that cleans'd our foulest sins, And wash'd us in his richest blood ; 'Tis he that makes us priests and kings^ And brings us rebels near to God. 3 To Jesus, our atoning priest, To Jesus, our superior King, Be everlasting power confess'd, And every tongue his glories sing. Behold, on flying clouds hecomes^ And every eye shall see him move ; Tho' with our sins we pierc'd him once, Now he displays his pard'ning love, The unbelieving world shall wail, While we rejoice to see the day ; 14 HYMN 62, 63, 64, 65, 66. [Book I. Come, Lord, nor let thy promise fail, Nor let thy chariots long delay, HYMN 62. C. M. Christ Je&us, the Lamb of God, worshipped by all the Creatwn. Rev. v. 11—13. 1 JPIO.vlE, let us join oar cheerful songs \j With angels round the throne ; Ten thousand thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one. 2 M Worthy the Lamb that died," they cry, " To be exalted thus:" ' ; Worthy the Lamb," our lips reply, »' For he was siain for us." 3 Jesus is worthy to receive Honour and power divine ; And blessings, more than we can give, Be, Lord, for ever thine. 4 Let all that dwell above the sky, And air, and earth, and seas, Conspire to lift thy glories high, And speak thine endless praise. 5 The whole creation join in one, To biess the sacred name Of him that sits upon the throne, And tu adore the Lamb. HYMN 63. L. M. Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation. Rev. v. 12. 1 XX7"H AT equal honours shall we bring ? T To thee, O Lord our God, the Lamb, When all the notes that angels sing Are far inferior to thy name ? 2 Worthy is he that once was slain, The Prince of Peace, that groan'd and died ; Worthy to rise, and live, and reign At his almighty Father's side. 3 Power and dominion are his due, Who stood condemn'd at Pilate's bar ; Wisdom belongs to Jesus roo, Tho' he was charg'd with madness here. 4 All riches are his native right, Yet he sustain'd amazing loss; To him ascribe eternal «r.ight, Who left his weakness on the cross. 5 Honour immortal must be paid, Instead of scandal and of scorn; W 7 hile glory shines around his head, And a bright crown without a thorn. 6 Blessings forever on the Lamb, Who bore the curse for wretched men: Let angels sound his sacred name, And every creature say — Ame.il. HYMN 64. S. M. Adoption 1 John iii. 1, &,c. Gal. iv. 6. 1 XI E HOLD, what wonderous grace JO The Father has bestow'd Or. sinners of a mortal race, To call them sons of Gcd ! 2 'Tis no surprising thing That we should be unknown ; The Jewish world knew not their King, God's everlasting Son. 3 Nor doth it yet appear How great we must be made; But when we see our Saviour here, We shall be like our head. 4 A hope so mach divine May triads well endure, May purge our souls from sense and ski, As Christ the Lord is pure. 5 If. in my Father's love, I share a filial part, Send down thy Spirit, like a dove, To rest upon my heart. 6 We would no longer lie, Like slaves, beneath the throne; My faith shall Abba, Father, cry, And thou the kindred own. HYMN 65. L.M. The kingdoms of the World become the Kingdoms of the Lord ; or, the Day of Judgment. Rev. xi. 15u 1 | ET the seventh angel sound on high, JLj Let shouts be heard thro' all the sky! Kings of the earth with glad accord, Give up your kingdoms to the Lord, 2 Almighty God, thy power assume, Who wast, who art, and art to come ; Jesus, the Lamb, who once was slain, For ever live, for ever reign ! 3 The angry nations fret and roar, That they can slay the saints no more ; On wings of vengeance flies our God, To pay the long arrears of blood. 4 Now must the rising dead appear ; Now the decisive sentence hear ; Now the dear martyrs of the Lord Receive an infinite reward. HY1MN66. L.M. Christ the King at his table. Solomon's Songs i. 2— 5, 12, 13, 17. 1 J ET him embrace my soul and prove JLJ My int'rest in his heavenly love, The voice that tells me « Thou art mine,' Exceeds the blessings of the vine. 2 On thee th' anointing Spirit came, And spreads the savor of thy name ; That oil of gladness and of grace Draws virgin souls to meet thy face. 3 Jesus, allure me by thy charms, My soul shall fly into thine arms! Our wandering feet thy favours/bring To the fair chambers of the King. 4 [Wonder and pleasure tune our voice, To speak thy praises and our joys : Our mem'ry keeps this love of thiue ? Beyond the taste of richest wine.] Book I.] HYMN 67, 68, 69, 70. 15 5 Tho' in ourselves deform'd we are, And black as Kedar's tents appear : Yet when we put thy beauties on, Fair as the courts of Solomon. 6 [While at his table sks the King, He loves to see us smile and sing; Our graces are our best perfume, And breathe, like spikenard, round the room.] 7 As myrrh, new bleeding from the tree, Such is a dying Christ to me: And while he makes my soul his guest, Thy bosom, Lord, shall be thy rest. 8 [No beams of cedar nor of fir, Can with thy courts on earth compare; And here we wait until thy love Raise us to nobler seats above.] HYxMN 67. L. M. Seeking the Pastures of Christ, the Shepherd. Solomon's Songs i. 7. 1 f I lHOU whom my soul admires above JL Ail earthly joy and earthly love, Tell me ) dear Shepherd, let me know Where doth thy sweetest pastures grow ? 2 Where fs the shadow of that rock That from the sun defends thy flock ? Fain would I feed among thy sheep, Among them rest, among them sleep, 3 Why should thy bride appear like one That turns asidk to paths unknown ? My constant feet would never rove, Would never seek another love. 4 [The footsteps of thy flock I see : Thy sweetest pastures here they be ; A wond'rous feast thy love prepares, Bought with thy wounds, and groans, and tears, 5 His dearest flesh he makes my food, And bids me drink his richest blood ; Here to these hills my soul will come, 'Till my Beloved leads me home.] HYMN 68. L. M. The Banquet of love. Solomon's Songs ii. I — 7. 1 OEHOLD the Rose of Sharon here, XJ The Lily which the valleys bear ; Behold the Tree of Life, that gives Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. 2 Amongst the thorns so lilies shine ; Amongst wild gourds the noble vine; So in mine eyes my Saviour proves, Amidst a thousand meaner loves. 3 Beneath his cooling shade I sat, To shield me from the burning heat; Of heavenly fruit he spreads a feast, To feed my eyes, and please my taste. 4 [Kindly he brought me to the place Where stands the banquet of his grace ; He saw me faint, and o'er my head The banner of his love he spread. 5 With living bread, and gen'rous wine, He cheers this sinking heart of mine; And op'ning his own heart to me, He shows his thoughts how kind they be.] 6 O never let my Lord depart ; Lie down and rest upon my heart ; I charge my sins not once to move, Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my love, HYMN 69. L.M. Christ appearing to his Church, and seeking her ^Company. Solomon's Songs ii. 8 — 13. 1 rTlHE voice of my Beloved sounds JL Over the rocks and rising grounds ; O'er hills of guilt, and seas of grief, He leaps, he flies to my relief, 2 Now, thro' the veil of flesh I see, With eyes of love he looks at me ; Nov, in the gospel's clearest glass, He shows the beauties of his face. 3 Gently he draws my heart along, Both with his beauties and his tongue y II Rise," saith my Lord, " make haste away, " No mortal joys are worth thy stay. 4 u The Jewish wint'ry state is gone, " The mists are fled the spring comes on, 'The sacred turtle-dove we hear ;< Proclaim the new, the joyful year. 5 " Th' immortal Vine, of heavenly root, 11 Blossoms and buds, and gives her fruit.'" 1 Lo, we are come to taste the wine : Our souls rejoice and bless the Vine. 6 And when we hear our Jesus say, '* Rise up my love, and haste away ;" Our hearts would fain outfly the wind, And leave all earthly loves behind. HYMN 70. L.M. Christ inviting, and the church answering the in- vitation. Solomon's Songs ii. 14, 16. ' [ IX ARK ! the Redeemer from on high, JL JL Sweetly invites his fav'rites nigh ; From caves of darkness and of doubt, He gently speaks and rails us out. 2 " My dove, who hidest in the rock, " Thine heart almost with sorrow broke ; " Lift up thy face, forget thy fear, u And let thy voice delight mine ear. 3 " Thy voice to me sounds ever sweet ; " My graces in thy count'nance meet ; "Tho' the vain wr rid thy face despise, 11 'Tis bright and comely in mine eyes.' 1 4 Dear Lord, our thankful heart receives The hope thine invitation gives : To thee our joyful lips shall raise The voice of prayer and of praise.] 5 [I am my Love's and he is mine, Our hearts, our hopes, our passions join. ; Nor let a motion, nor a word, Nor thought, arise to grieve my Lord. 6 My soul to pastures fair he leads, Amongst the lilies where he feeds ; Amongst the saints (whose robes are whit©'. Wash'd in his blood) is his delight. 16 HYMN 71, 72, 73, 74. [Book I. 7 Till the day break and shadows flee, Till the sweet dawning light I see, Thine eves to me-ward often turn, Nor let my soul in darkness mourn. 8 Be like a nart on mountains green, Leap o'er the hills of fear and sin ; Nor guilt, nor unbelief, divide My Love, my Saviour, from my side.] HYMN 71. L.M. Christ found in the street, and brought to the church. Solomon's Songs iii. 1 — 5. 1 /^fcFTEN I seek my Lord by night, \^W Jesus, my love, my soul's delight : With warm desire and restless thought I seek him oft but find him not. 2 Then I arise and search the street, Till I my Lord, my Saviour meet j I ask the watchmen of the night, " Where did you see my soul's delight ?" 3 Sometimes I find him in my way, Directed by a heavenly ray ; I leap for joy to see his face. And hold him fast in my embrace. 4 [I bring him to my mother's home ; Nor does my Lord refuse to come To Sion's sacred chambers, where My soul first drew the vital air. 6 He gives me there his bleeding heart, Pierc'd for my sake with deadly smart ; I give my soul to him, and there Our loves their mutual tokens share] 6 I charge you all, ye earthly toys ; Approach not to disturb my joys ; Nor sin, nor heH, come near my heart, Nor cause my Saviour to depart. HYMN 72. L. M. The coronation of Christ, and espousals of the church. Solomon's Songs iii. 11. 1 T| AUGHTERS of Sion > come, behold JLF The crown of honour and of gold, Which the glad church, with joys unknown, Placed on the head of Solomon. 2 Jesus, thou everlasting King, Accept the tribute which we bring; Accept the welldeserv'd renown, And wear our praises as thy crown. 3 Let every act of worship be, Like our espousals, Lord, to thee ; Like the dear hour when from above We first received thy pledge of love. 4 The gladness of that happy day ! Our hearts would wish it long to stay ; Nor let our faith forsake its hold, Nor comfort sink, nor love grow cold. 5 Each following minute, as it flies, Increase thy praise, improve our joys. Till we are raised to sing thy name At the great supper of the Lamb. "6^.0 that the months would roll away, And bring that coronation day ! The King of Grace shall fill the throne. With all his Father's glories on. HYMN 73. L. M. The church's beauty in the eyes of Christ. Solo- mon's ^ongs iv. 1, 10, 11, 7, 8, 9. KIND is the speech of Christ our Lord, Affection sounds in ever} word : " Lo, thou art fair, my love," he cries, •'' Not the young doves have sweeter eyes. I [" Sweet are thy lips, thy plea«ing voice lt Salutes mine ear with secret joys ; " No spice so much delights the smell, " Nor milk, nor honey, tastes so well.] 3 " Thou art all fair, my bride to me ; " I will behold no spot in thee :" What mighty wonders love performs, And puts a comeliness on worms ! 1 Defil'd, and loathsome as we are, He makes us white, and calls us fair, Adorns us with that heavenly dress, His graces and his righteousness. 5 " My sister, and my spouse," he cries, u Bound to my heart by various ties, " Thy powerful love my heart detains In strong delight, and pleasing chains." 6 He calls me from the leopard's den, From this wide world of beasts and men ToZion where his glories are : Not Lebanon is half so fair. Nor dens of prey, nor flowery plains, Nor earthly joys, hor earthly pains. Shall hold my feet, or force my stay, When Christ invites my soul away. HYMN 74. L. M. The church the garden oj Christ. Solomon's Songs iv 12, 13, 15, and v. 1. WE are a garden wall'd around, Chosen, and made peculiar ground : A little spot, inclos'd by grace, Out of the world's wide wilderness. Like trees of myrrh and spice we stand, Planted by God the Father's hand ; And all his springs in Sion flow, To make the young plantation grow. 3 Awake, O heavenly wind and come, Blow on this garden of perfume ; Spirit divine, descend and breathe A gracious gale on plants beneath. 4 Make our best spices flow abroad, To entertain our Saviour God : And faith, and love and joy appear And every grace be active here. 6 [Let my Beloved come and taste His pleasant fruits at his own feast ; " I come, my 6pouse, I come,'' he crier. With love and pleasure in his eyes. 6 Our Lord into his garden comes, Well pleas'd to smell our poor perfume?, And calls us to a feast divine, Sweeter than honey, milk, or wine. 7 " Eat of the tree of life, my friends, " The blessings that my Father sends ; " Your taste shall all my dainties prove. " And drink abundance of my love." Book I.] HYMN 75, 76, 77, 78. 17 8 Jesus, we will frequent thy board, And sing the bounties of our Lord ; But the rich food on which we live, Demands more praise than we can give.] HYMN 75. L. M. The description of Christ the beloved. Solomon's Songs v. 9—12, 14—16. 1 fllHE wond'ring world inquires to know JL Why I should love my Jesus so ; " What are his charms," say they, " above 11 The objects of a mortal love ?" 2 Yes, my Beloved, to my sight. Shows a sweet mixture, r^d and white J All human beauties, all divine, In my Beloved meet and shine. 3 White as his soul from blemish free ; Red with the blood he shed for me ; The fairest of ten thousand fairs ; A sua amongst ten thousand stars* 4 [His head the finest gold excels ; There wisdom in perfection dwells J And glory, like a crown, adorns Those temples once beset with thorns. 5 Compassions in his heart are found, Near to the signals of his wound : His sacred side no more sball bear The cruel scourge, the piercing spear.] § [His hands are fairer to behold Than diamonds set in rings of gold ; Those heavenly hands, that on the tree Were nail'd and torn, and bled for me. 7 f ho' once he bow'd his feeble knees Loaded with sins and agonies, Now on the throne of his command, His legs, like marble pillars, stand] 8 [His eyes are majesty and love, The eagle tempered with the dove ; Nor more shall trickling sorrows roll Thro' those dear windows of his soul. 9 His mouth, that pour'd out long complaints, Now smiles, and cheers his fainting saints ; His countenance more graceful is Than Lebanon with all its trees. 10 All over glorious is my Lord, Must be belov'd and yet ador'd, His worth if all the nations knew, Sure the whole earth would love him too J HYMN 76. L. M. Christ dwells in heaven but visits on earth, Solomon's Songs vi. 1 — 3, 12. 1 ^M/ HEN strangers stand and hear me tell ▼ Y What beauties in my Saviour dwell, Where he is gone they fain would know, That they may seek and love him too. 2 My best Beloved keeps his throne Oa hills of light in worlds unknown ; But he descends and shows his face In the young gardens of his grace. 3 [In vineyards planted by his hand. Where fruitful trees in order stand ; He feeds among the spicy beds, Where lilies show their spotless heads* 4 He has engrossed my warmest love, No earthly charms my soul cao move : I have a mansion in his heait, Nor death nor hell shall make us part.] 5 [He takes my soul ere I'm aware, And shows me where his glories are : No chariot of Aminadab The heavenly rapture can describe. 6 O may my Spirit daily rise, On wings of faith, above the skies, Till death shall make my last remove, To dwell forever with my love.] HYMN 77. L. M. The love of Christ to the Church, in his Ian* guage to her, and provision for her Solo* man's Songs vii. 5, 6, 9, 12, 13. 1 "!%JOW, in the galleries of his grace _1_1 Appears the King, and thus he says^ " How fair my saints are in my sight, " My love how pleasant for delight." 2 Kind is thy language, sovereign Lord, There's heavenly grace in every word j From that dear mouth a stream divine Flows sweeter than the choicest wine. 3 Such wond'rous love awakes the lip Of saints that were almost asleep, To speak the praises of thy name, And uiuke our cold affections flame. 4 These are the joys he lets us know In fields and villages below ; Gives us a relish of his love, But keeps his noblest feast above. 5 In Paradise, within the gates, An higher entertainment waits: Fruits new and old laid up in store, Where we shall feed but Ihirst no more ! HYMN 78. L. M. The strength of Christ's love y and the soul's jealougH of her own. Sol's. Songs viii. 5 — 7, 13, 14. 1 [ V^HO is this fair one in distress, " * That travels from the wilderness, And, press'd with sorrows and with sins, On her beloved Lord she leans ? 2 This is the spouse of Christ our God, Bought wilh the treasures of his blood, And her request, and her complaint, Is but the voice of every saint.] 3 ' O let my name engraven stand, '* Both on thy heart and on thy hand — " Seal me upon thine arm, and wear " That pledge of love for ever there. 4 tl Stronger than death thy love is known, " Which floods of wrath could never drown . " And hell and earth in vain combine u To quench a fire so much divine. " But I am jealous of ray heart, " Lest it should once from thee depart; " Then let thy same be well impresi'd, " As a fair signet, on my breagt. 18 HYMN 79, 80, 81, 82, 83. [Book I. 6 " Till thou hast brought me to thy home, " Where fears ami doubts can never come, '* Thy count'nance Let me often see, e of Abra'm well With new created sons. 22 HYMN 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105. [Book I. 3 Such wontJerous power doth he possess, Who form'd our mortal frame • "Who call'd the world from emptiness ; The world obey'd, and came. HYMN 100. L. M. Believe and be saved. John iii. 16 — 18. J ~NkJ OT to condemn the sons of men -Ll Did Christ the Son of God appear; No weapons in his hands are seen, No flaming sword, nor thunder there. 2 Such was the pity of our God, Helov'd the race of men so well, He sent his Son to bear our load Of sins, and save our souls from hell. 3 Sinners, believe the Saviour's word, Trust in his mighty name and live ; A thousand joys his lips afford, His hands a thousand blessings give. 4 But vengeance and damnation lies On rebels who refuse his grace; Who God's eternal Son despise, The hottest hell shall be their place. HYMN 101. L. M. Joy in Heaven jor a repenting Sinner. Luke xv. 7, 10. 1 ^OTTHO can describe the joys that rise t ? Thro' all the courts of Paradise, To see a prodigal return, To see an heir of glory born ? 2 With joy, the Father doth approve The fruit of his eternal love : The Son, with joy looks down and sees The purchase of his agonies. 3 The Spirit takes delight to view The holy soul he form'd anew ; And saints and angels join to sing The growing empire of their King. HYMN 102. L.M. The Beatitudes . Matt. v. 3— 12. 1 [ XJLESS'D are the humble souls that see 33 Their emptiness and poverty ; Treasures of grace to them are given, And crowns of joy laid up in heaven.] 2 [Bless'd are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart; The blood of Christ divinely flows A healing balm for all their woes.] 3 [Bless'd are the meek, who stand afar From rage and passion, noise and war ; God will secure their happy state, And plead their cause against the great.] 4 [Bless'd are the souls that thirst for grace, Hunger and long for righteousness ; They shall be well supply'd and fed With living streams and living bread] 3 [Bless'd are the men whose bowels move. And melt with sympathy and love ; From Christ the Lord shall they obtain, Like sympathy and iove again.] 6 [Bless'd are the pure whose hearts are clean From the defiiing power of sin; With endless pleasures they shall see A God of spotless purity.] 7 [Bless'd are the men of peaceful life, Who quench the coals of growing strife; They shall be call'd the heirs of bliss, The sons of God, the God of peace,] S Bless'd are the suff'rers, who partake Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake ; Their souls shall triumph in the Lord, Glory and joy are their reward.] HYMN 103. C. M. Not ashamed of the Gospel. 2 Tim. i. 12. 1 T'M not asham'd to own my Lord, JL Or to defend his cause ; Maintain the honour of his word, The glory of his cross. 2 Jesus, my God ! I know his name ! His name is all my trust : Nor will he put my soul to shame, Nor let my hope be lost. 3 Firm as his throne his promise stands, And he can well secure What I've committed to his hands, Till the decisive hou£. 4 Then will he own my worthless name, Before his Father's face; And, in the new Jerusalem, Appoint my soul a place. HYMN 104. C. M. A state of Nature and of Grace. 1 Cor. vi. 10,11. NOT the malicious or profane, The wanton or the proud, Nor thieves, nor sland'rers, shall obtain The kingdom of our God. 2 Surprising grace! and such were we By nature and by sin ; Heirs of immortal misery, Unholy and unclean. 3 But we are wash'd in Jesus' blood, We're pardon'd through his name ; And the good Spirit of our God Hath sanctify'd our frame. 4 O for a persevering pow'r, To keep thy just commands! We would defile our hearts no more, No more pollute our hands. HYMN 105. CM. Heaven invisible and holy 1 Cor. ii. 9, 10. Ro xxi. 27. 1 TV" OR eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard, ±* Nor sense, nor reason known, What joys the Father has prepar'd For those that love the Son. Book I.] HYMN 106, 107, 108, 109, 110. 23 2 But the good Spirit of the Lord Reveals a heaven to come ; The beams of glory in his word, Allure and guide us home. 3 Pure are the joys above the sky, And ail the region peace: No wanton lips, nor envious eye, Can see or taste the bliss. 4 Those holy gates forever bar Pullution, sin and shame ; None shall obtain admittance there, But followers of the Lamb. 5 -He keeps the Father's book of life, There all their names are found ; The hypocrite in vain shall strive To tread the heavenly ground. HYMN 106. S.M. Dead to sin by the cross of Christ. Rom. vi. 1, 2, 6. 1 OHALL we go on to sin, ^ Because thy grace abounds ? Or crucify the Lord again, And open all his wounds ? 2 Forbid it, mighty God ! Nor let it e'er be said, That we, whose sins are crucify'd Should raise them from the dead. 3 We will be slaves no more, Since Christ hath made us free, Hath nail'd our tyrants to his cross, And bought our liberty. HYMN 107. L. M. The fall and recovery of man ; or, Christ and Sa- tan at enmity. Gen. iii. 1, 15, 17. Gal. ir. 4. Col. ii. 15. 1 TTkECElV'D by subtle snares of hell, JLF Adam our head, our father, fell, When Satan, in the serpent hid, Proposd the fruit that God forbid. 2 Death was the threatening; death began To take possession of the man : His unborn race received the wound, And heavy curses smote the ground. 3 But Satan found a worse reward ; Thus saith the vengeance of the Lord, " Let everlasting hatred be " Betwixt the woman's seed and thee. 4 " The woman's seed shall be my Son, " He shall destroy what thou hast done; " Shall break thy head, and only feel " Thy malice raging at his heel." 5 [He spake, and bid four thousand years Roll on ; at length his Son appears ; Angels, with joy, descend to earth, And sing the young Redeemer's birth. 6 Lo, by the sons of hell he dies ! But as he hung 'twixt earth and skies, R He gave their prince a fatal blow, And triumph'd o'er the powers below.] HYMN 108. S. M. CArht unsten and beloved. 1 Pet. i. 8. 1 |V"OT with our mortal eyes •L * Have we beheld the Lord, Yet we rejoice to hear his name, And love him in his word. 2 On earth we want the sight Of our Redeemer's face; Yet, Lord, our inmost thoughts delight To dwell upon thy grace. 3 And when we taste thy love, Our joys divinely grow Unspeakable, like those above, And heaven begins b.low. HYMN 109. L. M. The value of Christ and his righteovsneib Phil. iii. 7—9. ■JVO more, my God, 1 boast no more - * Of all the duties 1 have done ; I quit the hopes I held before, To trust the merits of thy Son. Now, for the love I bear his name, What was my gain I count my loss ; IVly former pride I cali my shame, And nail my glory to his cross. Yes, and I must and will esteem All things but loss for Jesus' sake ; O may my soul be found in him, And of his righteousness partake. The best obedience of my bands Dares not appear before thy throne ; But faith can answer thy demands, By pleading what my Lord has done. HYMN 110. CM. Death and immediate glory 2 Cor. v. 1, 5,8. fXlHERE is a house not made with hands. Eternal and on high ; And here my spirit waiting stands, Tilt God shall bid it fly. 2 Shortly this prison of my clay Must be dissolv'd and fall ; Then, O my soul, with joy obey Thy heavenly Father's call. 3 'Tis he by his almighty grace, That forms thee fit for heaven; And, as an earnest of the place, Has his own Spirit given. 4 We walk by faith of joys to come ; Faith lives upon his word: But while the body is our home. We're absent from the Lord. 5 "Tis pleasant to believe thy grace, But we had rather see ; We would be absent from the flesh, And present, Lord, with thee. 24 HYMN 111, 112, 113, 114, 115. [Book I. HYMN 111. CM. Salvation by grace* Titus iii. 3, 7. 1 [ ■* ORD, we confess oor num'rous faults. _Li How great our guilt has been ; Foolish and vain were all our thoughts, And all our lives were sin. 2 But, O my soul, for ever praise, For ever love his name, Who turns thy feet from dangerous ways, Of folly, sin, and shame,] 3 ['Tib pot by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done; But we are sav'd by sovereign grace Abounding thro' his Son.] 4 'Tis from the mercy of our God, That a!i our hopes begin ; 'Tis by the water and the blood, Our souls are wush'd from sin. 5 'Tis thro' the purchase of his death, Who hung upon tf e tree, The Spirit ^s Sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 6 Rais'd from the dead, we live anew, And justify 'd by grace, We shail appear in g'ory too, And see our Father's face. HYMN 112. C. M. The brazen serpent ; or looking to Jesus. John iii. 14 — 16. 1 DO did the Hebrew prophet raise O The brazen serpent high ; The wounded felt immediate ease, The camp forbore to die. 2 " Look upward in the dying hour, "And live," the prophet cries ; But Christ performs a nobler cure, When faith lifts up her eyes. 3 High on the cross the Saviour hung, High in the heavens he reigns; Here sinners, by th' old serpent stung, Look, and forget their pains. 4 When God's own Son is lifted up, A dying world revives ; The Jew beholds the glorious hope, Th' expiring Gentile lives. HYMN 113. C. M. Abraham's blessing on the Gentiles. Gen. xvii Rom. xv. 8, Markx. 14. large the pre To Abra'rn and his seed ! JTOW large the promise ! how divine, li I'll be a God to thee and thine, 24. 2 Cor. ii 16. 1 Cor. iii. 6, 7. 1 ^IHRIST and his cross is all our theme ; Vy The myst'ries that we speak Are scandal in the Jews esteem, And folly to the Greek. 2 But souls enlighten' d from above, With joy receive the word: They see what wisdom, power, and love. Shine in their dying Lord. 3 The vital savour of his name Restores their fainting breath ; But unbelief perverts the same To guile, despair, and death. 4 Till God diffuse his graces down, Like showers of heavenly rain, In vain Apollos sows the ground, And Paul may plant in vain, HYMN 120. C. M. Fait h of things unseen. Heb. xi. T, 3, 8, 10, 1 |A\1TH is the brightest evidence _T Of things beyond cur sight, Breaks thro' the clouds cf flesh and sense. And dwells in heavenly light. 2 It sets times past in present view, Brings distant prospects home, Of things a thousand years ago, Or thousand years to come. 3 By faith we know the worlds were made By God's almighty word ; Abra'm to unknown countries led, By faith obey'd the Lord. 26 HYMN 121, 122, 123, 124, 125. [Book I. 4 He sought a city, fair and high, Built by In' Eternal hands ; And faith assures us, tho' we die, That heavenly building stands. HYMN 121. C. M. Children devoted to God. Gen. xvii. 7, 10. Acts xvi. 14, 15, 33 FOR THOSE WHO PRACTISE INFANT BAPTISM. 1 fTIHUS saith the mercy of the Lord, X " I'll be a God to thee; " I'll bless thy num'rous race, and they " Shall be a seed for me." 2 Abra'm believ'd the promis'd grace, And gave his son to God ; But water seals the blessing now, That once was seal'd with blood. 3 Thus Lydia sanctify 'd her house, When she receiv'd the word ; Thus the believing jailor gave His household to the Lord. 4> Thus later saints, eternal King, Thine ancient truths embrace ; To thee their infant offspring bring, And humbly claim thy grace. HYMN 122. L. M. Believers buried with Christ in Baptism. Rom. vi. 3, 4, ^c. 1 T\0 we not know that solemn word, jLJ That we are buried with the Lord ; Baptis'd into his death and then Put off the body of our sin? 2 Our souls receive diviner breath, Rais'dfrom corruption, guilt, and death; So from the grave did Christ arise, And lives to God above the skies. 3 No more let sin or Satan reign Over our mortal flesh aga">n ; The various lusts we seiv'd before Shall have dominion now no more. HYMN 123. C. M. The repenting Prodigal. Luke xv. 13, &c 1 1TJEHOLD the wretch,whose lust and wine JLJ Has wasted his estate; He begs a share amongst the swine, To taste the husks they eat. g " 1 die with hunger here," he cries, " 1 starve in foreign lands; 6 My father's house hath large supplies, *< And bounteous are his hands. 3 M I'll go, and with a mournful tongue, "Fall down before his face; " Father, I've done thy justice wrong, " Nor can deserve thy grcce." 4 He said, and hasten'd to his home, I o seek his father's love; The father saw the rebel come, And all his bowels move. 5 He ran and fell upon his neck, Embrac'd and kiss'd his son ; The rebel's heart with sorrow brake For follies he had done. 6 " Take off his clothes of shame and *in," (The father gives command) " Dress him in garments white and clean^ t{ With rings adorn his hand, e * A day of feasting I ordain, " Let mirth and joy abound : " My son was dead, and lives again, " Was lost, and now is found." HYMN 124. L. M. The first and second Adam. Rom. v. 12, &c. 1 TT|E EP in the dust, before thy throne, M-J Our guilt and our disgrace we own ; Great God, we own th' unhappy name Whence sprung our nature and our shame. 2 Adam the sinner: at his fall, Death, like a conqueror, seiz'd us all ; A thousand new-born babes are dead By fatal union to their head. 3 But whilst our spirits, fill'd with awe. Behold the terrors of thy law, We sing the honours of thy grace, That sent to save our ruin'd race. 4 We sing thine everlasting Son, VVhojoin'd our nature to his own ; Adam the second, from the dust Raises the ruins of the first. 5 [.By the rebellion of one man Thro' all his seed the mischief ran ; And by one man's obedience now Are all his seed made righteous too. 6 Where sin did reign, and death abound, There have the sons of Adam found Abounding life ; there glorious grace Reigns thro' the Lord our righteousness.] HYMN 125. C. M. Christ's Compassion to the Weak and Tempted. Heb. iv. 15, 16, and v. 7. Matt. xii. 20. 1 "¥MTITH joy we meditate the grace TT Of our High Priest above; His heart is made of tenderness, His bowels melt with love. 2 Touch'd with a sympathy within, He knows our feeble frame ; He knows what sore temptations mean, For he has felt the same. Book I.] HYMN 126, 127, 128, 129, 130. 27 3 But spotless, innocent, and pure, The great Redeemer stood, While Satan's fiery darts he bore, And did resist to blood. 4 He, in the days of feeble flesh, Pour'd our his criea and tears, And in his measure feels atresh What every member bears. 5 [He'll never quench the smoking flax, But raise it to a flame ; The bruised reed he never breaks, Nor scorn> the meanest name.] 6 Then let our humble faith address His mercy and his power; We shall obtain ddiv'ring grace In the distressing hour. HYMN 126. L. M. Charity and Uncharitableness. Rom. xiv. 17, 19 1 Cor. x. 32. 1 f^JOT diff'rent food, nor difPrent dress, A. l Com pose, the kingdom of our Lord ; But peace, and joy, and righteousness, Faith, and obedience to his word, 2 When weaker christians we despise, We do the gospel mighty wrong ; For God, the gracious, and the wise, Receives the feeble with the strong. 3 Let pride and wrath be banish'd hence, Meekness and love, our souls pursue, Nor shall our practice give offence To saints, the Gentile or the Jew. HYMN 127. L. M. Christ's invitation to Sinners ; or, Humility and Pride. Matt. xi. 28—30. 1 " /^10ME hither, all ye weary souls, \J "Ye heavy laden sinners, come, " I'll give you rest from all your toils, "And raise you to my heavenly home. 2 "They shall find rest that learn of me; "I'm of a meek and lowly mind ; " But passion rages like the sea, " And pride is restless as the wind. 3 " Bless'd is the man whose shoulders take " My yoke and bear it with delight ; " My yoke is easy to his neck, " My grace shall make the burden light." 4 Jesus we come at thy command; With faith and hope, and humble zeal, Resign our spirits to thy hand, To mould, and guide us at thy will. " He shall be sav'd, that trusts my word ; " He shall be damned that wont believe. 2 " Ml make your great commission kno%n. " And ye shall prove my gospel true, " By all the works that I have done, " By all the wonders ye shall do. 3 " Go heal the sick, go raise the dead, " Go cast out devils in my name ; " Nor let my prophets be afraid, *' Tho' Greeks reproach, and Jews blaspheme. 4 " Teach all the nations my commands ; u I'm with you till the world shall end ; " All power is trusted in my hands, " I can destroy and can defend.'' 5 He spake, and light shone round his head ; On a bright cloud to heaven he rode : They to the farthest nation spread The grace of their ascended God. HYMN 129. L. M. Submission and deliverance ; or, Abraham offering his Son. Gen. xxii. 6, &c. SAINTS, at your heavenly Father's word Gi ive up your comforts to the Lord ; He shall restore what you resign, Or grant you blessings more divine. 2 So Abra'm, with obedient hand, Led forth his son at God's command ; The wood, the fire, the knife he * ok, His arm prepared the dreadful stroke. " Abra'm forbear," the angel cry'd, " Thy faith is known, thy love is try'd; "Thy son shall live, and in thy seed " Shall the whole earth be bless'd indeed." |4 Justin the last distressing hour, The Lord displays deliv'nng power ; The mount of danger is the piace Where we shall see surprising grace. HYMN 128. L.M. The apostles" commission ; or* the attested by miracles. Matt.xxviii. 18, &c. Gospel Mark xvi. 15, &c. HYMN 130. L. M. Love and hatred. Phil. ii. 2. Eph iv. 30, £c. NOW, by the bowels of my God, His shai harp distress, his sore complaints, By his last groans, his dying blood, I charge my soul to love the saints. 2 Clamour, and wrath, and war, begone, Envy and spite forever cease ; Let bitter words no more be known Amongst the saints, the sons of peace. 3 The Spirit like a peaceful dove, Flies from the realms of noise and strife; Why should we vex and grieve his love Who seals our souls to heavenly life ? " f^ ° preach my gospel," saith the Lord, 4 Tender and kind be all our thoughts VJ" Bid the wholeearth my grace receive,) Thro' all our lives let mercy run : 28 HYMN 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136. [Book ] So God forgives our num'rous faults For the dear sake of Christ his Son. HYMN 131. L. M. The Pharisee and I he Publican. Luke xviii. 10, &.c 1 TOEHOLD how sinners disagree, JLf The Publican and Pharisee ! One doth his righteousness proclaim, The other owns his guilt and shame. 2 This man at humble distance stands, And cries for gfoee with lifted hands : That boldly rises near the throne, And talks of duties he hath done. The Lord their diff'rent language knows, And diff'rent answers he bestows ; The humble soul with grace he crowns, Whilst on the proud his anger frowns. 4 Dear Father, let me never be Join'd with the boasting Pharisee; I have no merits of my own, But plead the sufTriogs of thy Son. HYMN 132. L.M. Holiness and Grace. Tit. ii. 10—13. 1 QO let our lips and lives express O The holy gospel we profess ; So let our works and virtues shine To prove the doctrine all divine. 2 Thus shall we best proclaim abroad The honours ef our Saviour God • When his salvation reigns within, And grace subdues the power of sin. 3 Our flesh and sense must be deny'd, Passion and envy, lust and priq!e: While justice, temp'rance, truth, and love, Our inward piety approve. 4 Religion bears our spirits up, While we expect that blessed hope, The bright appearance of the Lord, And faith stands leaning on his word. HYMN 133. C. M. Love and Charity. 1 Cor. xiii. 2—7, 13. 1 k| ET Pharisees, of high esteem, JLi Their faith and zeal declare: All their religion is a dream, If love be wanting there. 2 Love suffers long, with patient eye, Nor is provok'd in haste: She lets the present injury die, And long forgets the past. 3 L Malice and rage, those fires of hell, She quenches with her tongue; Hopes, and believes, and thinks n'o ill Tho' she endures the wrong.! 4 [She ne'er desires, nor seeks to know The scandals of the time; Nor looks with pride on those below, Nor envies those that climb ] 5 She lays her own advantage by To seek her neighbour's good : So God's own Son came dowa to die, And bought our lives with blocd. 6 Love is the grace that keeps her power In all the realms above; There faith, and hope are known no more, But saints forever love. HYMN 134. L. M. Religion vain without love. 1 Cor. xiii, 1—3. I XI AD I the tongues of Greeks and Jews M.M. And nobler speech than angels use, ' IF love be absent, I am found Like tinkling brass, an empty sound. 2 Were I inspir'd to preach and tell All that is done in heaven and hell • Or could my faith the world remove, Still I am nothing without love. 3 Should I distribute all my store To feed the bowels of the poor,' Or give my body to the flame, To gain a martyr's glorious name : 4 If love to God and love to men Be absent, all my hopes are vain : .Nor tongues, nor gifts, nor fiery "zeal, I he work ot love can e'er fulfil. HYMN 135. L. M. The love of Christ shed abroad in the heart Eph. iii. 16. kc. 1 j^°ME< d L ea rest Lord, descend and dwell, Vy by faith and love in every breast • Then shall we know and taste, and feel The joys that cannot be expressed. 2 Come fill our hearts with inward strength Make our enlarged souls possess, And learn the height, and breadth, and length, Ut thine unmeasurable grace. 3 Now to the God whose power can do More than our thoughts or wishes know Be everlasting honours done By all the church, thro' Christ his Son. HYMN 136. C M Sincerity and Hypocrisy ; or, formality in worship John iv 24. Psalmcxxxix. 23, 24. 1 ft° D is a Spirit, just and wise, \-X He sees our inmost mind • In vain to heaven we raise our cries, And leave our souls behind. 2 Nothing but truth before his throne With honour can appear ; The painted hypocrites are known Thro' the disguise they wear. Book I.] HYMN 137, 138, 139, 140, 141. 29 3 Their lifted eyes salate the skies, Their bending knees the ground ; But God abhors the sacrifice, Where not the heart is found. 4 Lord, search my thoughts, and try ray ways, And make my soul sincere ; Then shail I siand before thy face, And hod acceptance there. HYMN 137. L.M. Salvation by grace in Christ. 2 Tim i. 9. 10, 1 -*L Ott , to the power cf God supreme, J^ Be everlasting honours given, He saves from hell, (we bless his name,) He calls our wandering feet to heaven. 2 Not for our duties or deseits, But of his own abounding grace, He works sanation in our hearts, And forms a people tor his praise. 3 'Twas his own purpose that begun To rescue rebels doom'd to die; He gave us grace in Christ, his Sen, Before he spread the starry sky . 4 Jesus the Lord, appears at last. And makes Ms Father's counsels known, Declares the great transactions pass'd, And brings immortal blessings down. 5 He dies and in that dreadful night Did all the powers of hell destroy ; Rising, he brought our heaven to light, And took possession of the joy, HYMN 138. CM. Saints in the hand* of Christ. John x. 28 ; 29. 1 "XjMRM as the earth thy gospel stands, X }.ly Lord, my hope, my trust ; If I am found in Jeaus' hands, My soul can ne'er be lost. 2 His honour is engaged to save The meanest of his sheep ; All that his heavenly Father gave His hands securely keep. 3 Nor death, nor hell shall e'er remove His fav'rites from his breast ; In the dear bosom of his love They must forever rest. HYMN 139. L. M. Hope in the covenant ; or God's promise and truth unchangeable. Heb. vi. 17—19. 1 TJOW oft have sin and Satan strove XX To rend my soul from thee, my God ! But everlasting is thy love, And Jesus seals it with his blood. 2 The oath and promise of the Lord Join to confirm the wonderous grace ; Eternal Power performs the word, And fills alt heaven with endless "raise- 3 Amidst temptations, sharp and long, J\l) soul to this dear refuge flies ; Hope is my anchor, firm and strong, While tempests blow and billows rise. The gospel bears my spirit up ; A faithful and unchanging God Lays the foundation for my hope, In oaths, and promises, and blood. HYMN 140. CM. A living and a dead fai:h, collected from feverai Scriptures. 1 1XTISTAKEN souls, that dream of heaven .ItX And make their empty boast Of inward joys and sins forgiven, While they are siaves to lust. 2 Vain are our fancies, aiy flights, If faith be cold and dead ; None but a living power unites To Christ, the living head. 3 'Tis faith that changes all the heart, 'Tis faith that works by love; That bids all sinful joys depart, And lifts the thoughts above. 4 'Tis faith that conquers earth and hell By a celest ? al power ; This is the grace that shall prevail In the decisive hour. 5 LFaith must obey her Father's will, As well as trust his grace : A pard'ning God is jealous still, For his own holiness. 6 When from the curse he sets us free> He makes our natures clean ; Nor would he send h;s Son to be The minister of sin. 7 His spirit purifies our frame. And seals our peace with God ; Jesus, and his salvation, came By water and by blood.] HYMN 141. S. M. The humilialioii and exaltation of Christ. Isa. lii?'. 1_5. 10—12/ 1 "^irHO hath believ'd thy word, T f Or thy salvation known? Reveal thine arm, almighty Lord, And glorify thy Son. 2 The Jews esteem'd him here Too mean for their belief: Sorrows, his chief acquaintance were And his companion, grief. 3 They tui n'd their eyes away, And treated him with scorn : But 'twas their griefs upon him lay. Their sorrows he has borne. 30 HYMN 142, 143, 144. [Book I. 4 'Twas for the stubborn Jews And Gentiles then unknown, The God of justice pleas'd to bruise His best belov'd Son. 5 " But I'll prolong his days, " And make his kingdom stand; "My pleasure,'" saith the God of grace, '* Shail prosper in his hand. 6 [" His joyful soul shall see " The purchase of his pain, " And by his knowledge justify "The guilty sons of men,] 7 [" Ten thousand captive slaves, " Reieas'd from death and sin, " Shaii quit theirprisons and their graves, ** And own his power divine.] 8 [" Heaven shall advance my Son " To joys that earth deny'd ; " Who saw the foliies men had done, " And bore their sins, and died.'"] HYMN 142. S. M. The same, lsa, liii.6— 12. 1 "|" IKE sheep we went astray, JLi And broke the fold of God ; Each wandering in a different way, But all the downward road. 2 How dreadful was the hour When God our wanderings laid, And did at once his vengeance pour Upon the Shepherd's head ! 3 How glorious was the grace When Christ sustain'd the stroke ! His life and blood the Shepherd pays, A ransom for the flock. 4 His honour and his breath Were taken quite away : Join'd with the wicked in his death, And made as vile as they. 5 But God shall raise his head O'er all the sons of men ; And make him see a num'rous seed To recompense his pain. 6 " I'll give him," saith the Lord, 44 A portion with the strong ; «' He shall possess a large reward, M And hold his honours long." HYMN 143. CM. Characters of the Children of God, from several Scriptures. 1 i S new-born babes desire the breast, J\. To feed, and grow and thrive ; So saints with joy the gospel taste, And by the gospel live. 2 [ With inward gust their heart approves AH that the word relates ; They love the men their Father loves, And hate the work he hates.] 3 [Not all the flatt'ring baits on earth, Can make them slaves to lust ; They can't forget their heavenly birth, Nor grovel in the dust. 4 Not all the chains that tyrants use, Shall bind their souls to vice ; Faith, like a conq'ror, can produce A thousand victories.] 5 [Grace like an uncorrupted seed, Abides and reigns within ; Immortal principles forbid The sons of God to sin.] 6 [Not by the terrors of a slave Do they perform his will ; But with the noblest pow'rs they have His sweet commands fulfil.] 7 They find access at ev'ry hour To God within the veil; Hence they derive a quick'ning pow'r, And joys that never fail. 8 O happy souls ! O glorious state Of overflowing grace; To dwell so near their Father's seat, And see his lovely face. 9 Lord, I address thy heavenly throne ; Call me a child of thine ; Send down the Spirit of thy Son To form my heart divine. 10 There shed thy choicest loves abroad, And make my comforts strong ; Then shall I say, " my Father, God," With an unwav'ring tongue. HYMN 144. C. M. The witnessing and sealing Spirit. Rom. viii. 14, 16£ Eph. i. 13, 14. 1 "^^"HY should the children of a King * * Go mourning all their days ? Great Comforter, descend and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 2 Dost thou not dwell in all the saints, And seal the heirs of heaven ? When wilt thou banish my complaints, And show my sins forgiven ? 3 Assure my conscience of her part In the Redeemer's blood , And bear thy witness with ray heart, That I am born of God. 4 Thou art the earnest of his love, The pledge of joys to come; And thy soft wings, celestial Dove. Will safe convey me home. Book I.] HYMN 145, 146, 147. 31 HYMN 145. C. M. Christ and Artron- Taken from Heb. vii. and ix 1 "l"ESUS,in thee our eyes behold •J A thousand glories, more Than the rich gems and polish'd gold The sons of Aaron wore. 2 They first their own burnt offrings brought, To purge themselves from sin ; Thy life was pure without a spot, And all thy nature clean. •3 [Fresh blood, as constant as the day, Was on their altar spilt: But thy one off'ring takes away For ever all oar guilt] 4 [Their priesthood ran thro' sev'ral hands, For mortal was their race ; Thy never-changing office stands Eternal as thy days.] 5 [Once in the circuit of a year, With blood, but not his own, Aaron within the veil appears Before the golden throne.] 6 [But Christ by his own powerful blood, Ascends above the skies, And in the presence of our God, Shows his own sacrifice.] 7 Jesus, the King of glory, reigns On Zion's heavenly hill ; Looks like a Lamb that has been slain, And wears his priesthood still. 8 He ever lives, to intercede Before his Father's face ; Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead, Nor doubt the Father's grace, HYiMN 146. L. i\I. Characters of Christ, borrowed from inani- mate things in Scripture. 1 /~^1 0, worship at Immanuel's feet, \M See, in his face, what wonders meet, Earth is too narrow to express His worth, his glory, or his grace. 2 [The whole creation can afford But some faint shadows of of my Lord; Nature, to make his beauties known, Must mingle colours not her own.] 3 [Is he compared to wine or bread ? Dear Lord, our souls would thus be fed* That flesh, that dying blood of thine, Is bread of life, is heavenly wine.] 4 [Is he a tree ? The world receives Salvation from his healing leaves: That righteous branch, that fruitful bough, Is David's root and offspring too.] *J [Is he a rose ? Not Sharon yields Such fragrancy in all her fields : Or if the lily he assume, The valleys bless the rich perfume.' 6 [Is be a vine? His heavenly root Supplies ihe boughs with life and fruit : O let a lasting un. on join My sou to Christ the living Vine !] 7 [Is he ahead? Each member lives, And owns the vital powers he gives : The saints below, and saints ab«>ve, Join'd by his Spirit and his love.] 8 [Is he a fountain ? There I bathe, And heal the plague of sin and death : Ti;e 3 e waters all my soul renew, And cleanse my spotted garments too. 9 [Is he a fire? He'll purge my dross: But the true gold sustains no loss ; Like a refiner shall he sit, And tread the refuse with his feet ] 10 [Is he a rock? How firm he proves! The rock of ages never moves ; Yet the sweet streams that from him flow Attend us all the desert through.] 11 [Is he a way ? He leads to God : The path is drawn in lines of blood ; There would I walk with hope and zeal, Till I arrive at Zion's hill.] 12 [Is he a door? I'll enter in; Behold the pastures large and green ; A paradise divinely fair, None but the sheep have freedom there.} 13 [Is he designed a Corner Stone For men to build their heaven upon? I'll make him my foundation too, Nor fear the plots of hell below.] 14 [Is he a temple ? I adore Th' indwelling majesty and power And still to his most holy place, Whene'er I pray, I'll turn my face.] 15 [Is he a star ? He breaks the night, Piercing the shades with dawning light? I know his glories from afar, I know the bright the morning star.] 16 [Is he a sun ? His beams are grace, His course is joy and righteousness ; Nations rejoice when he appears To chase their clouds and dry their tears.] 17 [O let me climb those higher skies. Where storms and darkness never rise ; There he displays his powers abroad, And shines and reigns the incarnate God.] 18 Nor earth, nor seas, nor sun, nor stars, Nor heaven his full resemblance bears ; His beauties we can never trace, Till we behold him face to face. HYMN 147. L.M. The names and titles of Christ, from sev-eraX Scriptures. I ? fTMS from the treasures of his word J. I borrow titlasfor my Lord; 32 HYMN 148, 149. [Book I. Nor art nor nature can supply Sufficient forms of majesty. 2 Bright image of the Father's face, Shining with undiminished rays ; Th' eternal God's eternal Son, The heir and partner of his throne. 3 The King of kings, the Lord most high, Writes his own name upon his thigh ; He wears a garment dipt in blood, And breaks the nations with his rod. 4 Where grace can neither melt nor move, The Lamb resents his injured love, Awakes his wrath without delay, And Judah's lion tears the prey. 5 But when for works of peace he comes, What winning titles he assumes ! " Light or the world, and life of men ;" Nor bears those characters in vain. 6 With tender pity in his heart, He acts the Mediator's part ; A friend and brother he appears, And well fulfils the name he wears. 7 At length the Judge his throne ascends, Divides the rebels from his friends. And saints, in full fruition, prove His rich variety of love. HYMN 148. Proper Metre. The same as the 148M Psalm. 1 [ ^MTITH cheerful voice 1 sing T Y The titles of ray Lord, And borrow all the names Of honour from his word : Nature and art Can ne'er supply Sufficient forms Of majesty. 2 In Jesus we behold His Father's glorious face, Shining forever bright With mild and lovely rays: Th' eternal God's Eternal Son Inherits and Partakes the throne.] 3 The sovereign " King of kings,'' " The Lord of lords," most high, W rites his own name upon His garment and his thigh : His name is call'd « The Word of God," He rules the earth With iron rod. 4 Where promises and grace Can neither melt nor move, The angry Lamb resents The injuries of his love ; Awakes his wrath Without delay, As lions roar And tear the prey. But when for works of peace The great Redeemer comes, What gentle characters, , What titles he assumes \ " Light of the world," And " life of men;" Nor will he bear Those name? in vain. \ Immense compassion reigns In our Immanuel's heart. When he descends to act A Mediator's part. Be is a friend, And brother too ; Divinely kind, Divinely true, J At length the Lord, the Judge, His awful throne ascends, And drives the rebels far From favourites and friends : Then shall the saints Completely prove The heights and depths Of ail his love. . HYMN 149. L. M. The Offices of ( krist, from several Scriptures. 1 TOIN all the names of love and power v That ever men or angels bore, All are too mean to speak his worth, Or set Immanuel's glory forth. 2 But O what condescending ways He takes to teach his heavenly grace ! My eyes, with joy and wonder, see What forms of love be bears for me. 3 [The Angel of the cov'nant stands With his commission in his hands, Sent from his Father's milder throne, To make his great salvation known.] 4 [Great Prophet ! let me bless thy name ; By thee the joyful tidings came Of wrath appeas'd,of sins forgiven, Of hell subdu'd, and peace with heaven.] 5 [My bright Example, and my guide, I would be walking near thy side ; let me never run astray, Nor follow the forbidden way !] 6 [I love my Shepherd ; he shall keep, My wandering soul amongst his sheep : He feeds his flock, he calls their names, And in his bosom bears the lambs.] 7 [My Surety undertakes my cause, Answering his Father's broken laws; Behold my soul at freedom set, My Surety paid the dreadful debt.] 8 [Jesus, my Great High Priest, has died. 1 seek no sacrifice beside; His blood did once for all aione, And now it pleads before the throne.] Book I.] HYMN 150. 33 9 [My Advocate appears on high, The Father lays his thunder by ; Not all that earth or hell can say, Shall turn ray Father's heart away.] 10 [My Lord, my Conqueror, and my King-, Thv sceptre and thy sword I sing; Thine is the vict'ry, and I sit A joyful subject at thy feet.J 11 [Aspire, my soul, to glorious deeds, The u Captain of salvation" leads ; March on, nor fear to win the day, Tho' death and hell obstruct the way.] 12 [Should death and hell and powers unknown, Put all their forms of mischief on, I shall be safe, for Christ displays Salvation in more sovereign ways.] HYMN 150. Proper Metre. The same as the 148ih Psalm. 1 TO IN all the glorious names d Of wisdom, love and power, That ever mortals knew, That angels ever bore : All are too mean To speak his worth, Too mean to set My Saviour forth. 2 But, O what gentle terms, What condescending way6 Doth our Redeemer use To teach his heavenly grace. Mine eyes with joy And wonder, see What forms of love He bears for me. 3 [Array'd in mortal flesh, He, like an angel, stands, And holds the promises And pardons in his hands. Commission'd from His Father's throne, To make his grace To mortals known.] 4 [Great Prophet of my God, !Wy tongue would bless thy name; By thee the joyfal news Of our salvation came ; The joyful news Of sins forgiven, Ofhellsubdu'd, And peace with heaven.] 5 [.Be thou my Counsellor, My Pattern, and my Guide; And, thro' this desert land, Still keep me near thy side ! O let my feet Ne'er run astray, Nor rove, nor seek The crooked way !] 6 [I love my Shepherd's voice, His watchful eyes shall keep My wand'ring soul among The thousands of his sheep : He feeds his flock, He calls their names, His bosom bears The tender lambs.] [To this dear Surety's hand Will I commit my cause ; He answers and fulfils His Father's broken laws. Behold my soul At freedom set! My Surety paid The dreadful debt.] 8 [Jesus, my great High Priest^ Offer'd his blood and died ; My guilty conscience seeks No sacrifice beside. His powerful blood Did once atone, And now it pleads Before the throne.] [My Advocate appears For my defence on high, The Father bows his ears^ And lays his thunder by. Not all that hell Or sin can say, Shall tuin his heart, His love, away.] 10 [My dear Almighty Lord, My Conqueror and my King, Thy sceptre and thy sword, Thy reigning grace I sing. Thine is the power ! Behold I sit In willing bonds Beneath thy feet] 11 [Now let my soul arise, And tread the tempter down j My Captain leads me forth To conquest and a crown. A feeble saint Shall win the day, Tho 1 death and hell Obstruct the way.] 12 [Should all the hosts of death, And powers of hell unknown, Put their most dreadful forms a Of rage and mischief on, I shall be safe ; For Christ displays Superior power And guardian grace.] END OF THE FIRST BOOK- HYMNS. xmn& an* COMPOSED ON DIVINE SUBJECTS, HYMN1. L.M. A song of praise to God. 1 l^TATURE, with all her power, shall sing Jl.1 God the Creator and the King : Nor air, nor earth, nor skies, nor seas, Deny the tribute of their praise. 2 [Begin to make his glories known, Ye seraphs that sit near his throne ; Tune your harps high, and spread the sound To the creation's utmost bound.] 3 [All mortal things of meaner frame, Exert your force, and own his name ; Whilst with our souls, and with our voice, We sing his honours, and our joys] 4 [To him be sacred all we have, From the young cradle to the grave ; Our lips shall his loud wonders tell, And every word a miracle.] 5 [These western shores, our native land, Lie saie in the Almighty's hand ; Our foes of victory dream in vain, And wear the captivating chain.} 6 [Raise monumental praises high To him that thunders thro' the sky, And with an awful nod or frown, Shakes an aspiring tyrant down.] 7 [Pillars of lasting brass proclaim The triumphs of th' Eternal name ; While trembling nations read from far, The honours of the God of war.] 8 Thus 'et our flaming zeal employ Our loftiest thoughts, and loudest songs ; Let there be sung, with warmest joy, Hosannas from ten thousand tongues. 9 Yet, mighty God, our feeble frame, Attempts in vain to reach thy name ; The strongest notes that angels raise Faint in the worship and the praise. HYMN 2. C. M. The death of a sinner. 1 ~j%JfY thoughts, on awful subjects roll, J*fJL Damnation and the dead; What horrors seize the guilty soul Upon a dying bed. 2 Ling'ring about these mortal shores,. She makes a long delay ; Till, like a flood, with rapid force, Death sweeps the wretch away. 3 Then, swift and dreadful, she descends.,. Down to the fiery coast, Amongst abominable fiends, Herself a frighted ghost. 4 There endless crowds of sinners lie. And darkness makes their chains ^ Tortur'd with keen despair they cry, Yet wait for fiercer pains. 5 Not all their anguish and their blood For their own guilt atones, Nor the compassion of a God Shall hearken to their groans. f!00K 2.] Amazing g HYMN 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 35 Amazing grace, that kept my breath, Nor bid my soul remove, Till I had learned my Saviour's death, And well insur'd his love! HYMN 3. C. M. The death and burial of a Saint. 1 \J\Tk\ Y do we mourn departing friends ? ** Or shake at death's alarms? 'Tis bat the voice that Jesus sends To call them to his arms. 2 Arc we not tending upward too As fast as time can move? Nor should we wish the hours more slow, To keep us from our love. 3 Why should we tremble to convey Their bodies to the tomb ? There the dear flesh of Jesus lay, And left a long perfume. 4 The grav s of all his saints he bless'd, And soften'd every bed: Where »hould the dying members rest, Bat with their dyii.g head ? 5 Thence he arose, ascending high, And show'd our feet the way ; Up to the Lord our flesh shall fly, At the great rising day. 6 Then let the last loud trumpet sound, And bid our kindred rise ; Awake ye nations under ground, Ye saints, ascend the skies. HYMN 4. L. M. Satvationin the Cross. 1 TTERE at thy cross, my dying God, JL JL I lay my soul beneath thy love, Beneath the droppings of thy blood, Jesus ! nor shall it e'er remove. 2 Not all that tyrants think or say, With rage and lightning in their eyes, > T or hell, shall fright my heart away, Should hell with all its legions rise. 3 Should worlds conspire to drive me thence, Moveless and firm this heart should lie: Resolv'd (for that's my last defeace) If I must perish, there to die. 4 But speak, my Lord, and calm my fear ; Am I not safe beneath thy shade ? Thy vengeance will not strike me here, Nor Satan dare my soul invade. 5 Yes, I'm secure beneath thy blood, And all my foes shall lose their aim ; Hosanna to my dying God, And ray best honours to his name. HYMN 5. L. M. Longing to praise Christ better. W ORD, when my thoughts with wonder roll J-i O'er the sharp sorrows of thy soul, And read my Maker's broken laws, Repair'd and honour'd by thy cross : 2 When I behold death, hell, and sin, Vanquished by that dear blood of ihine, And see the man that groan'd and died, Sit glorious by his Father's side ; 3 My passions rise and soar above, I'm wing'd with faith., and fired with love ; Fain would I reach eternal things, And learn the notes that Gabriel sings, 4 But my heart fails, my tongue complains, For want of their immortal strains; And in such humble notes as these Must fall below thy victories. 5 Well, the kind minute must appear, When we shad leave these bodies here, These clogs of clay, and mount on high, To join the songs above the sky. HYMN 6. CM. A morning Song. 1 /"kNCE more, my soul, the rising day \_J Salutes thy waking eyes ; Once more, my voice, thy tribute pay To him that rules the skies. 2 Night unto night his name repeats, The day renews the sound. Wide as the heaven, on which he sits,, To turn the seasons round. 3 'Tis he supports my mortal frame ; My tongue shall speak his praise ; My sins would rouse his wrath to flame, And yet his wrath delays. 4 [On a poor worm thy power might tread, And I could ne'er withstand ; Thy justice might have crush'd me dead, But mercy held thy hand. 5 A thousand wretched souls are fled Since the last setting sun, And yet thou length'nest out my thread, And yet my moments run.] 6 Dear God, let all my hours be thine, Whilst I enjoy the light ; Then shall my sun in smiles decline, And bring a pleasant night. HYMN 7. C. M. An evening Song. 1 THREAD Sovereign, let my evening song, JLr Like holy incense rise ; Assist the offerings of my tongue, To reach the lofty skies. 2 Thro' all the dangers of the day, Thy hand was still my guard : And, still to drive my wantsaway. Thy mercy stood prepared; 36 HYMN 8, 9, 10, 11. [Book 2. 3 Perpetual blessings from above Encompass me around ; But O, how few returns of love, Hath my Creator found ! 4 What have I done for him that died To save my wretched sou! ! How are my follies multiply'd, Fast as my minutes roll ! 5 Lord, with this guilty heart of mine, To thy dear cross i flee, And to thy grace my soul resign, To be renew'd by thee. 6 Sprinkled afresh with pard'ning blood, I lay me down to rest, As in th' embraces of my God, Or on my Saviour's breast. HYiMN 8. C. M. A hymn for morning or evening. 1 XTOSANNA, with a cheerful sound, Xl To God's upholding hand ! Ten thousand snares attend us round, And yet secure we stand. 2 That was a most amazing power, That rais'd us with a word, And every day, and every hour, i We lean upon the Lord. 3 The evening rests our weary head, And angels guard the room ; We wake, and we admire the bed, That was not made our tomb. 4 The rising morning can't assure That we shall end the day ! For death stands ready at the door, To take our lives away. 5 Our breath is forfeited by sin To God's avenging law ; We own thy grace, immortal King, In every gasp we draw. 6 God is our sun, whose daily light Our joy and safety brings; Our feeble flesh lies safe at night Beneath his shady wings. HYMN 9. C. M. Godly Sorrow arising from, the Sufferings of Christ. 1 A LAS! and did my Saviour bleed, jljL And did my Sovereign die ? Would he devote that sacred head For such a worm as I? 2 [Thy body, slain, sweet Jesus, thine, And bath'd in its own blood, While all exposal to wrath divine, The glorious Sufferer stood !] 3 Was it for crimes that I had done Me groan'd upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree ! 4 Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When God the mighty Maker, died For man the creature's sin. 5 Thus might I hide my blushing face, While his dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt my eyes to tears. 6 But drops of grief can ne'er repay The debt of love I owe : Here, Lord, I give myself away ; 'Tis all that I can do. HYMN 10. C. M. Parting with carnal Joys. i IfyJY soul forsakes her vain delight, JLvJL And bids the world farewell; Base as the dirt beneath my feet, And mischievous as hel!. 2 No longer will I ask your love, Nor seek your friendship more ; The happiness that I approve Is not within your power. 3 There's nothing round the spacious earth That suits my large des:re ; To boundless joy and solid mirth My nobler thoughts aspire. 4 [Where pleasure rolls its living flood, From sin and dross refin'd, Still springing from the throne of God, And fit to cheer the mind. 5 Th' almighty Ruler of the sphere, The glorious and the great, Brings his own ail-sufficience there, To make our bliss complete.] Had I the pinions of a dove, I'd climb the heavenly road; There sits my Saviour dress'd in love, And there my smiling God. HYMN 11. L. M. The same. I SEND the joys of earth away. Away, ye tempters of the mind, False as the smooth deceitful sea, And empty as the whistling wind. Your streams were floating me along, Down to the gulf of black despair, And whilst I listen'd to your song, Your streams had e'en convey 'd me there. Lord, I adore thy matchless grace, That warn'd me of that dark abyss ; That drew me from those treach'rous sea''?. And bid me seek superior bliss. Book 2.] HYMN 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. 37 4 Now to the shining realms above I stretch my hands and glance mine eyes : O for the pinions of a dove, To hear me to the upper ^kies ! '5 There, from the bosom of my God, Oceans of endloss pleasure roll : » There would I fix my last abode, And diown the sorrows of my soul. HYMN 12. C. M. Christ is the substance of the Lcvilical Priesthood. 1 JTW\ HE true Messiah now appears, 1 The types are all withdrawn ; So fly the shadows and the stars Before the rising dawn. 2 No smoking sweets, nor bleeding lambs, Nor kid nor bullock siain ; Incense and spice, of costly names, Would all be burnt in vain. | 3 Aaron must lay his robes away, His mitre and his vest, When God himself comes $own to be The off' ring and the priest. 4 He took our mortal flesh to show The wonders of his love; For us he paid his life below, And prays for us above. 5 " Father," he cries, " forgive their sins, " For I myself have died :" And then he shows his open'd veins, And pleads his wounded side. HYMN 13. L. M. The creation, preservation, dissolution, a?id restora- tion oj this World. 1 OlNG to the Lord, that built the skies, JO The Lord, that rear'd this stately frame : Let all the nations sound his praise, And lands unknown repeat his name. 2 He form'd the seas, and form'd the hills, Made every drop and every dust, Nature and time, with all their wheels, And put them into motion first* 3 Sow, from his high imperial throne, He looks far down upon the spheres ; He bids the shining orbs roll on, And round he turns the hasty years. 4 Thus shall this moving engine last, Till all his saints are gather'd in ; Then for the trumpet's dreadful blast To shake it all to dust again. 5 Yet, when the sound shall tear the skies, And lightning burn the globe below, Saints you may lift your joyful eyes, * There's a new heaven and earth for you. HYMN 14. S.M. The Lord's Day ; or, Delight in Ordinances. 1 "MTELCOME, sweet day of rest, T T That saw the Lord arise ; Welcome to this reviving breast, And these rejoicing eyes ! 2 The King himself comes near, And feasts his saints to-day ; Here we may sit and see him here, And love, and praise, and pray. One day amidst the place Where my dear God hath been, Is sweeter than ten thousand days Of pleasurable sin. My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this, And sit and sing herself away To everlasting bliss. HYMN 15. L. M. The enjoyment of Christ; or delight in worship. ■j^ARfrom my thoughts, vain world, begone A Let my religious hours alone ; Fain would my eyes my Saviour see, I wait a visit, Lord, from thee. 2 My heart grows warm with holy fire, And kindles with a pure desire ; Come, my dear Jesus, from above, And feed my soul with heavenly love. 3 [The trees of life immortal stand In fragrant rows at thy right hand, And in sweet murmurs by their side Rivers of bliss perpetual glide. Haste then, but with a smiling face, And spread the table of thy grace ; Bring down a taste of truth divine, And cheer my heart with sacred wine.] Bless'd Jesus ! what delicious fare, How sweet thy entertainments are 1 Never did angels taste above Redeeming grace, and dying love. [Hail, great Immanuel, all divine! In thee thy Father's glories shine; Thou brightest, sweetest, fairest One, That eyes have seen or angels known.] HYMN 16. L.M. Part the Second. LORD, what a heaven of saving grace, Shines thro' the beauties of thy face, And lights our passions to a flame ! Lord, how we love thy charming name! When I can say my God is mine, When I can feel thy glories shine, I tread the world beneath my feet, And all the earth calls good or great While such a scene of sacred joys, Our raptur'd eyes and souls employs ; Here we could sit, and gaze away A long, an everlasting day. 38 HYMN 17, 18, 19, 20. [Book 2. 4 Well, we shall quickly pass the night, To the fair coasts of perfect light; Then shall our joyful senses rove O'er the dear object of our love. 5 [Tnere shall we drink full draughts of bliss, And pluck new life from heavenly trees! Yet now and ir>en, dear Lord, bestow A drop of heaven on worms below. 6 Send comforts down from thy right hand, While we pass thro' this barren land; And in thy temple let us see A glimpse of love, a glimpse of thee.] HYMN 17. CM, God*s Eternity. 1 T> ISE, rise, my soul, and leave the ground, Jt%/ Stretch all hy thoughts abroad, And rouse up e\ery tuneful sound To praise th' eternal God. 2 Long ere the lofty skies were spread, Jehovah fill'd his throne; Or A dim form'd, or angels made, The Maker liv'd alone. 3 His boundless years can ne'er decrease, But still maintain their prime; Eternity's his dwelling-place, And ever is his time. 4 While like a tide our minutes flow, The present and the past, He fills his own immortal now. And sees our ages waste. 5 The seas and sky must perish too, And vast destruction come ; The creatures - look ! how old they grow, And wait their fiery doom. 6 Well, 'et the sea shrink all away, And flame melt down the skies, My God shall live an endless day, When th' old creation dies. HYMN 18. L. Iff, The Ministry of Angels. 1 TTIGH on a hill of dazzling Ught jLjL TheKingof glory spreads hi? seat, And troops of angels, stretch'd for flight, Stand waiting rouad his awful feet. 2 " Go,"' saith the Lord,* " my Gabriel, go, " Salute the virgin's fruitful womb ; '* Make haste,f ye cherubs, down below, " Sing and proclaim the Saviour come." 3 Here a bright squadron^ leaves the skies, And thick around Elisha stands ; Anon a heavenly soldier flies, And breaks the chains from Peter's hands. § *Lukei. 26. t Luke ii. 13. S Acts sit. ' ; 2 Kinjs vi. 17. 4 Thy winged troops, O God of hosts, Wait on thy wand'ring church below • Here we are sailing to thy coasts, Let ar-gels be our convoy too. 5 Are they not all thy servants, || Lord? At thy commani they go and come ; With cheerful haste obey thy word, And guard thy children to their home. HYMN 19. C. M. Our frail Bodies, and God our Preserver: 1 I ET others boast how strong they be, ■ A Nor death nor danger fear; But we'll confess, O Lord, to thee, What feeble things we are. 2 Fresh as the grass our bodies stand, And flourish bright and gay ; A blasting wind sweeps o'er the land And fades the grass away. 3 Our life contains a thousand springs, And dies if one be gone ; Strange ! that a harp of thousand strings Should keep in tune so long. 4 But 'tis our God supports our frame, The God that built us first ; Salvation to th' Almighty name, That rear'd us from the dust. 5 [He spoke, and straight our hearts and brains, In all their morions, rose; " Let blood ," said he, «' flow round the veins," And round the veins it flows. 6 While we have breath, or use our tongues, Our Maker we'll adore ; His Spirit moves our heaving lungs, Or they would breathe no more.] HYMN 20. C. M. Backsliding* and returns ; or the inconstancy of our love. 1 \MTHY is my heart so far from thee, TT My God, my chief delight ? Why are my thoughts no more by day W ith thee, no more by n;ght? 2 [Why should my foolish passions rove? Where can such sweetness be, As I have tasted in thy love, As 1 have found in thee?] 3 When my forgetful soul renews The saviour of thy grace, My heart presumes I cannot lose The relish all my days. 4 But ere one fleeting hour is past, The flatt'ring world employs Some sensual bait to seize my taste. And to pollute my joys. RHeb,i. 14, Book 2.] HYMN 21, 22, 23, 24. 39 5 [Trifles of nature, or of art, With fair deceitful charms, Intrude into my thoughtless heart, And thrust me from thy arms.] 6 Then I repent, and vex my soul That I should leave thee so; Where will those wild affections roll That let a Saviour go ! 7 [Sin's proraU'djoys are turned to pain, And I am drown'd in grief; But my dear Lord returns again, He flies to my relief. 8 Seizing my soul with sweet surprise, He draws wiih loving bamis ; Divine compassion in his eyes, And pardon in his hands.] 9 [Wretch that [ am to wander thus, In chase of false delight ! Let me be fasten'd to thy cross, Rather than lose thy sight.] 10 [Make haste, my days, to reach the goal, And bring my heart to rest, On the dear centre of my soul, JMy God, my Sa\iour's breast.] HYMN 21. L. M. A Song of praise to God the Redeemer. 1 I" ET the old heathens tune their song M-A Of great Diana, and of Jove ; But the sweet theme that moves my tongue, Is ray Redeemer and his love, 2 Behold, a God descends and dies, To save my soul from gaping hell ! How the black gulf where Satan l ; es, Yawn'd to receive me when I fell ! 3 How justice frown'd, and vengeance stood, To drive me down to endless pam But the great Son proposed his blood, And heavenly wrath grew mild again. 4 Infinite Lover, gracious Lord, To thee be endless honours given ; Thy wonderous name shall be ador'd Round the wide earth and wider heaven. HYMN 22. L. M. Wit h God is terrible Majesty* 1 mERRIBLE God ! that reign'st on high JL How awful is thy thundering hand ! Thy fiery bolts how fierce they fly « Nor can all earth or hell withstand. 2 This the old rebel angels knew, And Satan fell beneath thy frown : Thine arrows struck the trait r through, And weighty vengeance sunk him down. 3 This Sodom felt, and feels it still, And roars beneath th' eternal load ; " With endless burnings who can dwell, " Or bear the fury of a God?" T Tremble, ve sinners, and submit, Throw down your arms before his throne, Bend your h^ads low beneath his feet. Or his strong hand shall crush you down. And ye, bles-'d ?aints, thai 'ove him too, With rev'rence bow before his name ; Thus all his heavenly servants do ; God is a bright and burning flame. HYMN 23. L. ML The sight of God and Chr.it in hraren: 1 11"^ E SC END from heaven, im mo; ta 1 Dove, M-J Stoop down and take us on thy wings, And mount, and bear us far above The reach of these inferior things: 2 Beyond, beyond this lower sky, Up where eternal ages roll. Where solid pleasures never die, And fruits immortal feast the soul. 3 O for a sight, a pleasing sight Of our almighty Father's throne! There sits our Saviour crown'd with light, Cloth'd in a body like our own. 4 Adoring saints around him stand. And thrones and powers before him r all j The God shines gracious thro' the man, And sheds sweet glories on them all. 5 O what amazing joys they feel, While to their goiden h;;rps they sing, And sit on every heavenly hill. And spread the triumphs of their King ! When shall the day, dear Lord, appear, That I shall mount to dwell above, And stand and bow amongst them there, And view thy face, and sing, and love ? HYMN 24. L. M. The evil of Sin visible in the fall of angels and men. 1 \W H EN the great Builder arch'd the skies> 1 ? And form'd all nature with a word, The joyful cherubs tun'd his praise, And every bending throne adoi'd. 2 High in the midst of all the throng, Satan, a tall archangel, sat, Amongst the morning stars he sung, Till sin destroy'd his heavenly state. 3 [Twas sin that hurl'd him from his throne, Grov'ling in fire the rebel lies ; " How art thou sunk in darkness down, " Son of the morning, from the skies !"] 4 And thus our two first parents stood, Till sin defil'd the happy place ; They lost their garden and their God, And ruin'd all their unborn race. 40 HYMN 25, 26, 21, 28. [Book 2. 5 [So sprung the plague from Adam's bower. And spread destruction all abroad, Sin, that cursed name! that in one hour, Spoil'd six days labour of a God !] 6 Tremble, my soul, and mourn for grief, That such a foe should seize thy breast ; Fly to thy Lord for quick relief ; O ! may he slay this treach'rous guest. 7 Then to thy throne, victorious Kir.g, Then to thy throne our shouts shall rise, Thine everlasting arm we sing, For sin, the monster, bleeds and dies. HYMN 25. C. M. Complaining of spiritual sloth. 1 "NMTY drowsy powers, why sleep ye so ? AJ M. Awake my sluggish soul ? Nothing has half thy work to do, Yet nothing's half so dull. 2 The little ants for one poor grain, Labour, and tug, and strive : Yet we who have a heaven to obtain, How negligent we live ! 3 We for whose sake all nature stands, And stars their courses move ; We. for whose guard the angel-bands Come flying from above : 4 We, for whom God the Son came down, And laboured for our good ; How careless to secure that crown He purchased with his blood ! 5 Lord, shall we lie so sluggish still, And never act our parts ? Come, holy Dove, from th' heavenly hill, And sit and warm our hearts. 6 Then shall our active spirits move, Upward our souls shall rise; With hands of faith, and wings of love, We'll fly and take the prize. HYMN 26. L.M. God invisible* 1 |" ORD, we are blind, we mortals blind, JLi We can't behold thy bright abode ! O 'tis beyond a creature-mind, To glance a thought half-way to God. 2 Infinite leagues beyond the sky The great Eternal reigns alone, Where neither wings nor souls can fly, Nor angels climb the topless throne. 3 The Lord of glory builds his seat Of gems incomparably bright, And lays beneath his sacred feet Substantial beams of gloomy night. 4 Yet, glorious Lord, thy gracious eyes Look through and cheer us from above ; Beyond our praise thy grandeur flies, Yet we adore, and yet we love. HYMN 27. L. M. Praise ye him all his angels. Psalm cxlviii. 2. GOD 1 the eternal, awful name ! That the whole heavenly army fears, That shakes the wide creation's frame, And Satan trembles when he hears. 2 Like flames of fire his servants are, And light surrounds his dwelling place ; But, O ye fi'ry flames declare The brighter glories of h's face. 3 'Tis not for such poor worms as we To speak so infinite a thing : But your immortal eyes survey The beauties of your sov'reign King. 4 Tell how he shows his smiling face, And clothes all heaven in bright array : Triumph and joy run through the place, And songs eternal as the day. 5 Speak (for you feel his burning love) What zeal it spreads through all your frame ; That sacred fire dwells all above, For we on earth have lost the name. 6 [Sing of his pow'r and justice too, That infinite right hand of his, That vanquish'd Satan and his crew, And thunder drove them down from bliss.] 7 LWhat mighty storms of poison'd darts Were huiTd upon the rebels there ! What dreadful jav'lins nail'd their hearts Fast to the racks of long despair.] 8 [Shout to your King, ye heavenjy host, You that beheld the sinking foe : Firmly ye stood when they were lost; Praise the rich grace that kept you so.] 9 Proclaim his wonders from the skies, Let every distant nation hear : And while you sound his lofty praise. Let humble mortals bow and fear. HYMN 28. C. M. Death and eternity. 1 O TOOP down, my thoughts that usd to ^ Converse awhile with death : Think how a gasping mortal lies, And pants away his breath. 2 His quiv'ring lip hangs feebly down, His pulses faint and few ; Then speechless, with a doleful groan,' He bids the world adieu. 3 But, Oh, the soul that never dies ! At once it leaves the clay ! [rise, Book 2.) HYMN 29, 30, 31, 82. 41 Ye thoughts, pursue it where it flies, And track its wonderous way. 4 Up to the courts where angels dwell, It mounts triumphing there ; Or devils plunge it down to hell, In infinite despair. 5 And must my body faint and die? And must this soul remove ? Oh, for some guardian angel nigh, To bear it safe above! 6 Jesus, to thy dear faithful hand My naked soul I trust ; And my flesh waits for thy command, To drop into my dust. HYMN 29. C. M. Redemption by price and power. JESUS, with all thy saints above, My tongue would bear her part, Would sound aloud thy saving love, And sing thy bleeding heart. 2 Blest be the Lamb, my dearest Lord, Who bought me with his blood, Andquench'dhis Father's flaming sword In his own vita' flood. 3 The Lamb that freed my captive soul From Satan's heavy chain, And sent the Lion down to howl Where hell and horror reign. 4 All glory to the dying Lamb, And never ceasing praise, While angels live to know his name, Or saints, that feel his grace. HYMN 30. S. M. Heavenly joy on Earth, 1 [ |^10 ME, we that love the Lord, VV And let our joys be known ; Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. 2 The sorrows of the mind Be banish'd from the place ; Religion never was design'd To make our pleasures less.] 3 Let those refuse to sing, That never knew our God, But fav'rites of the heavenly King May speak their joys abroad. 4 [The God that rules on high, And thunders when he please, That rides upon the stormy sky, And manages the seas :] 5 This awful God is ours, Our Father and our Love ; He shall send down his heavenly powers, To carry us above. 6 There shall we see his face, And never-never sin ; There, from the rivers of his grace, Drink endless pleasures in. 7 Yes, and before we rise To that immortal state, The thoughts of such amazing bliss Should constant joys create. 8 [The men of grace have found, Glory begun below ! Celestial fruits on earthly ground, From faith and hope may grow.] 9 [The hill of Sion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. 10 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry : We're marching through I mmanuel's ground, To fairer worlds on high.] HYMN 31. L.M. Christ's presence makes death easy. 1 \\TH Y should we start and fear to die? * * What tim'rous worms we mortals are ! Death is the gate of endless joy, And yet we dread to enter there. 2 The pains, the groans, the dying strife, Fright our approaching souls away ; Still we shrink back again to life, Fond of our prison and our clay. 3 Oh! if my Lord would come and meet, My soul should stretch her wings in haste, Fly fearless through death's iron gate, Nor feel the terrors as she pass'd. 4 Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there. HYMN 32. C. M. Frailty and Folly. 1 XIOW short and hasty is our life! -IJL How vast our souls' affairs! Yet senseless mortals vainly strive To lavish out their years. 2 Our days run thoughtlessly along, Without a moment's stay, Just like a story or a song, We pass our lives away. 3 God from on high, invites us home, But we march heedless on ; And ever hast'ning to the tomb, Stoop downward as we run, 4 How we deserve the deepest hell,. That slight the joys above ! 42 HYMN 33, 34, 35, 36. [Book 2. What chains of vengeance shoiild we feel Who break such cords of love ! 5 Draw us, O God, with sov'reign grace, And lift our thoughts on high, That we may end this mortal race, And see salvation nigh. HYMN S3. C. M. The blessed society in heaven. 1 "O A I SE thee, my soul, fly up and run M\ Through ev'ry heav'nly street, And say, there's nought below the sun, That's worthy of thy feet. £ [Thus will we mount on sacred wings, And tread the courts above ; Not earth, nor all her might'est things, Shall tempt our meanest love.] 3 There, on a high majestic throne, Th> Almighty Father reigns, And sheds his glorious goodness down On all the blissful plains. 4 Bright like the sun, the Saviour sits, And spreads eternal noon ; No evening there, nor gloomy nightf, To want the feeble moon. 5 Amidst those ever shining skies Benold the sacred Dove ! While banish'd sin and sorrow flies From all the realms of love. 6 The glorious tenants of the place Stand bending round the throne ; And saints, and seraphs sing, and praise The infinite Three One. 7 [But O, what beams of heav'nly grace, Transport them ail the while! Ten thousand smiles from Jesus' face, And love in ev'ry smile !] 8 Jesus ! O when shall that dear day, Thatjoylul hour appear, When 1 snail leave this house of clay, To dwell among them there ? HYMN 34. C. M, Breathing after the Holy Spirit; or, fervency devotion desired. 1 i^lOME, holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, \J With all thy quick'ning pow'rs, Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours. 2 Look how we grove! here below, Fond of these trifling toys: Our souls can neither fly nor go, To reach eternal joys. 3 In vain we tune our formal songs, In vain we strive to rise, Hosaunas languish on our tongues, And our devotion dies. of 4 Dear Lord ! and shall we ever live At this poor dying rate, Our love so faint, so cold to thee, And thine to us so great ? 5 Come, holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, With all thy quick'ning powVs, Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, And that shall kindle ours. HYMN 35. C. M. Praise to God for Creation and Redemption. 1 J ET them neglect thy glory, Lord, -!_J Who never knew thy grace; But our loud songs shall still record The wonders of thy praise. 2 We raise our shouts, O God, to thee, And send them to thy throne ; All glory to the United Three, The undivided One. 3 'Twas he (and we'll adore his name) That form'd us by a word ; *Tis he restores our ruin'd frame : Salvation to the Lord ! 4 Hosanna ! let the earth and skies Repeat the joyful sound ; Rocks, hills, and vales, reflect the voice In one eternal round. HYMN 36. S.M. Christ's Intercession- 1 "WWTELL, the Redeemer's gone ▼ T T' appear before our God ; To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne With his atoning blood. 2 No fiery vengeance now, No burning wrath comes down: If justice calls for sinner's blood, The Saviour shows his own. 3 Before his Father's eye Our humble suit he moves ; The Father lays his thunder by, And looks, and smiles, and loves. & Now may our joyful tongues Our Maker's honour sing; Jesus the Priest, receives our song* And bears them to the King. 5 [We bow before his face, And sound his glories high ; " Hosanna to the God of grace " Who lays his thunders by.j " On earth thy mercy reigns, " And triumphs all above ; '< But Lord, how weak are mortal strains. " To speak immortal love! " How jaring and how low « Are all the notes we sing \ Book 2.] HYMN 37, 38, 39, 40, 41. 43 rt Sweet Saviour, tune our songs anew, " And they shall please the King." HYMN 37. C. M. The same. 1 19" f FT up your eyes to th' heavenly seats, JLi Where our Redeemer stays; Kind intercessor, there he sits, And loves, and pleads and prays. 2 'Twas well my soul he died for thee, And shed his vital blood : Appeas'd stern justice on the tree, And then arobe to God. 3 Petitions now, and praise may rise, And saints their off 'rings bring ; The Priest, with his o*vn sacrifice, Presents them to the King. 4 [Let papists trust what names they please, Their saints and angels boast; We've no such advocates as these, Nor pray to th' heavenly host.] 5 Jesus alone shall hear my cries, Up to his Father's throne : He, dearest Lord ! perfumes my sighs, And sweetens every groan. 6 [Ten thousand praises to the King, " Hosanna in the highest;" Ten thousand thanks our spirits bring To God, and to his Christ.] HYMN 33. C. M. Love to God. 1 TTAPPY the heart where graces reign, JLJL Wherelove inspires the breast: Love is the brightest of the train, And strengthens all the rest. 2 Knowledge, alas ! 'tis all in vain, And all in vain our fear ; Our stubborn sins will fight and reign If love be absent there. 3 'Tis love that makes our cheerful feet In swift obedience move : The devils know and tremble too, But Satan cannot love. 4 This is the grace that lives and sings, When faith and hope shall cease ; 'Tis this shall strike our joyful strings in the sweet realms of bliss. 5 Before we quite forsake our clay, Or leave this dark abode, The wings of love bear us away To see our smiling God. HYMN 39. C. M. The shortness and misery oj life. 1 {^ UR days, alas ! our mortal days, V>F Are short and wretched too ; " Evil, and few,"* the patriarch says, And well the patriarch knew. 2 'Tis but at best a narrow bound That heaven allows to men, And pains, and sins run through the round Of three score years and ten. 3 Well, if ye must be sad and few, Run on, m> days in haste; Moments of sin, and months of wo, Ye cannot, fly too fast. 4 Let heavenly love prepare my soul, And call her to the skies, Where years of iong salvation roll, And glory never dies. HYMN 40. CM. Our comfort in the covenant made with Christ. 1 f^UR God! how firm his promise stands, V-F E'n when he hides his face, He trusts in our Redeemer's hands, His glory and his grace. 2 Then why my soul, these sad complaints, Since Christ and we are one? ' Thy God is faithful to his saints, Is faithful to his Son. 3 Beneath his smiles my heart hath liv'd, And part of heaven possess'd , I praise his name for grace receiv'd, And trust him for the rest. HYMN 41. L. M. A sight of God mortifies us to the world. 1 [ "1'TP *° the fields where angels lie, \J And living waters gently roll, Fain would my thoughts leap out and fly, But sin hangs heavy on my soul. 2 Thy wonderous blood, dear dying Christ, Can make this world of guilt remove ; And thou canst bear me where thou fly'st, On thy kind wings, celestial Dove. 3 O might I once mount up and see The glories of th' eternal skies ; What little things these worlds would be ! How despicable to my eyes !] 4 Had 1 a glance of thee, my God, Kingdoms and men would vanish soon ; Vanish, as tho' J saw them not, As a dim candle dies at noon. 5 Then they might fight, and rage and rave, I should perceive the noise no more Than we can hear a shaking leaf, While rattling thunders round us roar. * Gen. xlvii. 9. 44 HYMN 42, 43, 44, 45, 46. [Book 2. 6 Great All in All, eternal King ! Let me but view thy lovely face, And all my powers shall bow, and sing Thine endless grandeur and thy grace. HYMN 42. C. M. Delight in God. 1 1%/TY God, what endless pleasures dwell Jj.l. Above, at thy right hand? Thy courts below, how amiable, Where all thy graces stand ! 2 The swallow near thy temple lies, And chirps a cheerful note ; The lark mounts upward to the skies, And tunes her warbling throat. 3 And we, when in thy presence, Lord, We shout with joyful tongues ; Or sitting round our Father's board, We crown the feast with songs. 4 While Jesus shines withquick'ning grace, We sing, and mount on high ; But if a frown becloud his lace, We faint, and tire, and die. 5 [Just as we see the lonesome dove Bemoan her vvidow'd state, Wand'ring, she flies thro' all the grove, And mourns her loving mate. 6 Just so our thoughts, from thing to thing, In restless circles rove; Just so we droop and hang the wing When Jesus hides his love.] HYMN 43. L. M. ChrisVs sufferings and glory. 1 TW'OW for a tune of lofty praise _1_1 To great Jehovah's equal Son ! Awake, my voice, in heavenly lays, Tell the loud wonders he hath done. 2 Sing, how he left the worlds of light, And the bright robes he wore above j How swift and joyful was his flight On wings of everlasting love. 3 [Down to this base, this sinful earth, He came to raise our nature high ; He came t' atone almighty wrath ; Jesus, the God, was born to die,] 4 [Hell and its lions roar'd around, His precious blood the monsters spilt; While weighty sorrows press'd him down, Large as the loads of all our guilt.] 5 Deep in the shades of gloomy death Th' almighty Captive pris'ner lay ; Th' almighty Captive left the earth, And rose to everlasting dav. 6 Lift up your eyes, ye sons of light, Up to his throne of shining grace : See what immortal glories sit Round the sweet beauties of his face. 7 Amongst a thousand harps and songs, Jesus, the God, exalted reigns : His sacred name fills all their tongues, And echoes thro' the heavenly plains. HYMN 44. L. M. Hell ; or the Vengeance of God. 1 T^"ITH holy fear and hurnbie song "* The dreadful God our souls adore; Rev'rence and awe become the tongue That speaks the terrors of his power. 2 Far in the deep where darkness dwells, The land of horror and despair, Justice hath built a dismal hell, And laid her stores of vengeance there, 3 [Eternal plagues and heavy chains, Tormenting racks and fiery coals, And darts t' inflict immortal pains, Dy'd in the blood of damned souls. 4 There Satan, the first sinner, lies, And roars, and bites his iron bands ; In vain the rebel strives to rise, Crush'd with the weight of both thy hands.] 5 There guilty ghosts of Adam's race Shriek out, and howl beneath thy rod ; Once they could scorn a Saviour's grace, But they incens'd a dreadful God. 6 Tremble, my soul, and kiss the Son ; Sinner, obey the Saviour's call ; Else your damnation hastens on, And hell gapes wide to wait your fall. HYMN 45. L, M. God's condescension to our worship. 1 f |1 H Y favours, Lord, surprise our souls ; A Will the Eternal dwell with us? What canst thou find beneath the poles, To tempt thy chariot downward thus ? 2 Still might he fill his starry throne, And please his ears with Gabriel's songs, But th' heavenly majesty comes down, And bows to hearken to our tongues. 3 Great God ! what poor returns we pay For love so infinite as thine ; Words are but air, and tongues but clay, But thy compassion's all divine. HYMN 46. L. M. God's condescension to human affairs. I TTTP to the Lord, that reigns on high, vJ And views the nations from afar, Let everlasting praises fly, And tell how large his bounties are. Book 2.] HYMN 47, 48, 49, 50. 45 2 [He that can shake the worlds he made, Or with his word, or with his rod, His goodness, how amazing great ! And what a condescending God !] 3 [God, that must stoop to view the skies, And bow to see what angels do, Down to our earth he casts his eyes, And bends his footsteps downward too.] 4 He overrules all monai things, And manages our mean affairs ; On humble souls the King of kings Bestows his counsels and his cares, 5 Our sorrows and oar tears we pour Into the bosom of our God ; He hears us in the mournful hour, And helps us bear the heavy load. 6 In vain might lofty princes try Such condescension to perform ; For worms were never rais'd so high, Above their meanest fellow worm. 7 O could our thankful hearts devise A tribute equal to thy grace, To the third heaven our songs should rise, And teach the golden harps thy praise. HYMN 47. L. M. Glory and Grace in the Person of Christ. 1 T^^O W to the Lord, a noble song ! JL^I Awake, my soul, awake, my tongue? Hosanna to th' Eternal Name, And all his boundless love proclaim. 2 See where it shines in Jesus' face. The brightest image of his grace; God, in the person of his Son, Hath all his mightiest works outdone. 3 The spacious earth and spreading flood, Proclaim the wise and powerful God; And thy rich glories from afar Sparkle in every rolling star. 4 But in his looks a glory stands, The noblest labour of thy hands; The pleasing lustre of his eyes Outshines the wonders of the skies, 5 Grace! 'tis a sweet, a charming theme, My thoughts rejoice at Jesus' name ! Ye angels, dwell upon the sound; Ye heavens, reflect it to the ground! 6 O, may I live to reach the place Where he unveils his lovely faceJ Where all his beauties you behold, And sing his name to harps of gold ! HYMN 48. C. M. Lov% to the Creatures is Dangerous. \ TTOW vain are all things here below, XX How false and yet how fair ! Each pleasure hath its poison too, And every sweet a snare. 2 The brightest things below the sky Give but a flattering light ; We should suspect some danger nigh Where we possess delight. 3 Our dearest joys, and nearest friends, The partners of our blood. How they divide our wavVing minds, And leave but half for God ! 4- The fondness of a creature's love, How strong it strikes the sense! Thither the warm affections move, Nor can we call them thence. 5 Dear Saviour! let thy beauties be My soul's eternal food; And grace command my heart away From all created good. HYMN 49. C. M. Moses dying in the embraces of God. 1 "l^kEATH cannot make our souls afraid, jLr If God be with us there: We may walk thro' its darkest shade, And never yield to fear. 2 I could renounce my all below, If my Creator bid; And run, if I were call'd to go, And die as Moses did. 3 Might [ but climb to Pisgah's top, And view the promis'd land, My flesh itself would long to drop, And pray for the command. 4 Clasp'd in my heavenly Father's arms, I would forget my breath, And lose my life among the charms Of so divine a death. HYMN 50. L. M. Comforts under Sorrows and Pains. 1 "IjTOW let the Lord my Saviour smile, JJi And show my name upon his heart, I would forget my pains awhile, And in the pleasure lose the smart. 2 But Oh ! it swells my sorrows high, To see my blessed Jesus frown ; My spirits sink, my comforts die, And all the springs of life are down. 3 Yet why my soul, why these complaints? Still while he frowns, his bowels move; Still on his heart he bears his saints, And feels their sorrows, and his love. 4 My name is printed on his breast ; His book of life contains my name; I'd rather have it there impress'd Than in the bright recprds of lame, 46 HYMN 51, 52, 53. [Book 2. 5 When the last fire barns all things here, These letters shall securely stand, And who wa,ks the sk y VX And sends his blessings through ; Who tells his saints of joys on high, And gives a taste below. 2 [Glory to God, who stoops his throne, That dust and worms may see't, And brings a glimpse of glory down Around his sacred feet. 3 When Christ, with all his graces crown'd, Sheds his kind beams abroad, 'Tis a young heaven on earthly ground, And glory in the bud, 4 A blooming paradise of joy In this wild desert springs, And every sense I straight employ On sweet celestial things. 5 White lilies all around appear, And each hh glory shows ; The rose of Sharon blossoms here, The fairest flower that blows, """heerful I feast on heavenly fruit, id drink the pleasures down ; ures that flow hard by the foot the eternal throne] But ah! how ioon my joys decay ! How soon my sins arise, And snatch the heavenly scene away, From these lamenting eyes 8 When shall the time, dear Jesus, when The shining day appear, That I shall leave these clouds of sin, And guilt and darkness here ? 9 Up to the fields above the skies' My hasty feet would go ; There everlasting flowers arise, And joys unwithering grow. HYMN 60. L. M. The truth of God the promiser ; or the promises p« are our security ■USE, everlasting praise, be paid o him who {-arth'p foundations laid J Praise to the God. \ c hose strong decrees rway the creation as he please. I Praise to the goodness of the Lord, W.io rules his people by his word, And there as strong as his decrees, He sets his kindest promises. I [Firm are the words his prophets give, Sweet words on which his children live; Each of them is the voice of God, Who spoke and spread the skies abroad. 1 Each of them powerful as that sound, That bid the new made world go round ; And stronger than the solid poles, On which the wheel of nature rolls.] 5 Whence then should doubts and fears arise ? Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes ? Slowly, alas ! our mind receives The comforts that our Maker gives. 6 O for a strong, a lasting faith ! To credit what the Almighty saith ! T' embrace the message of his Son, And call the joys of heaven our own. Then should the earth's old pillars shake And all the wheels of nature break; Our steady souls would fear no more Than solid rocks when billows roar. 8 Our everlasting hopes arise Above the ruinable skies, Where the eternal Builder reigns, And his own courts his power sustains. HYMN 61. CM. A thought of death and glory. "E/1"Y soul, come, meditate the day, JJm. And think how near it stands, When thou must quit this house of clay And fly to unknown lands. 2 [And you, mine eyes, look down and view The hollow-gaping tomb: This gloomy prison waits for you Whene'er the summons come.] Book 2.) HYMN 62, 63, 64, 65, 66. 49 3 O ! cr uld we die with those that die, Anc place as in their stead; Then would our spirits learn to fly, And converse with the dead. 4 Then should we see the saints above, In their own glorious forms, And wonder why our soub should love To dwell with mortal worms. 5 [How we should scorn these clothes of fleeh. These fetters and ibis load; And long for evening, to undress, That we may rest with God.] 6 We .should almost forsake our clay Before the summons come, And pray, and wish our souls away To their eternal home. HYMN 62. C. M. God the thunder er ; or, the last judgment and hell* 1 QING to Lord, ye heavenly hosts, ^ And thou, O earth, adore : Let death and hell, thro' all their coasts, 3 .and trembling at his power. 2 His sounding chariot shakes the sky, He makes the clouds his throne ; There all his stores of lightning lie Till vengeance darts them down. 3 His nostrils breathe out fiery streams, And from his awful tongue A sovereign voice divides the plains, And thunder roars along. 4 Think, O my soul, the dreadful day When this incensed God Shall rend the sky and burn the sea, And fling his wrath abroad ! 5 What shall the wretch, the sinner do ? He once defy'd the Lord ! But he shall dread the Thund'rer now, And sink beneath his word. 6 Tempests of angry fire shall roll, To blast the rebel worm, And beat upon his naked soul in one eternal storm. HYMN 63. C. M. A Funeral Thought* 1 TTARK ! from the tombs a doleful sound, Jl Mine ears attend the cry ; " Ye living men, come view the ground, *» Where you must shortly lie. 2 " Princes, this clay must be your bed, " In spite of all your towers ; * Made in a great sudden storm of thunder, August 1697. " The tall, the wise, the rev'rend head, •« Must He aa low as ours." 3 Great God ! is this our certain doom? And are we stiH secure ? Still walking downward to the tomb, And yet prepare no more. 4 Grant us the power of quick'ning grace, To fit our souls to fly ; Then, when we drop this dying flesh, We'll rise above the sky. HYMN 64. L.M. God the glory and the defence of Sion. 1 TJ APPY the church, thou sacred place,. JlJL The seat of thy Creator's grace; Thy holy courts are his abode, Thou earthly palace of our God. 2 Thy walls are strength, and at thy gates A guard of heavenly warriors waits ; Nor shall thy deep foundations move, Fix'd on his counsels and his love. 3 Thy foes in vain designs engage, Against his throne in vain they rage ; L : ike rising waves with angry roar That dash and die upon the shore. 4 Ther* let our souls in Sion dwell, Nor fear the wrath of Rome and hell ; His arms embrace this happy ground Like brazen bulwarks built around. 5 God is our shield, and God our sun : Swift as the fleeting moments run, On us he sheds new beams of grace, And we reflect his brightest praise. HYMN 65. C. M. The hopes of heaven our support under trials on earth. 1 "W^JTHEN £ can read my title clear v ▼ To mansions in the skies, I bid farewell to every fear And wipe my weeping eyes. 2 Should earth against my soul engage. And hellish darts be huri'd, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. 3 Let cares, like a wild deluge, come, And storms of sorrow fail ; May I but safely reach my home, My God, my heaven, my all : 4 There shall I bathe my weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. HYMN 66. C. M. A prospect of heaven makes death easy. 1 FXIHBRE is aland of pure delight, JL Where saints immortal reign ; 50 HYMN 67, 68, 69. [Book 2. Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2 There everlasting spring abides, And never withering flowers ; Death like a narrow sea, divides This heavenly land from ours. 3 [Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dress'd in living green: So to the Jews old Canaan stood, While Jordan roll'd between. 4 But tim'rous mortals start and shrink, To cross this narrow sea, And linger, shiv'ring on the brink, And tear to launch away.] 5 0, could we make our doubts remove. Those gloomy doubts that rise, And see the Canaan that we love, With unbeclouded eyes! 6 Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's streams, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore. HYMN 67. CM. God's eternal Dominion, 1 £TA RE AT God ! how infinite art thou! \Jf What worthless worms are We! Let the whole race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to thee. 2 Thy throne eternal ages stood Ere seas or stars were made ; Thou art the ever-living God, Were all the nations dead. 3 Mature and time quite naked lie To thine immense survey, From the formation of the sky To the great burning day. 4 Eternity, with all its years, Stands present in thy view : To thee there's nothing old appears ; Great God ! there's nothing new. 5 Our lives through various scenes are drawn, And vex'd with trifling cares, Whiie thineeternal thought moves on # Thine undisturb'd affairs, 6 Great God, how infinite art thou ! What worthless worms are we ! Let the whoie race of creatures bow, And pay their praise to thee ! HYMN 68. CM. The humble worship of heaven. 1 'OATHER, I long, I faint, to see JD The place of thine abode ; I'd leave thine earthly courts and flee Up to thy seat, my God ! 2 Here I behold thy distant face, " And 'tis a- pleasing sight ; But to abide in thy embrace, Isinfinite delight. 3 I'd part with all the joys of sense, To gaze upon thy throne ; Pleasure springs fresh forever thence, Unspeakable, unknown. 4 [There all the heavenly hosts are seen, In shining ranks they move, And drink immortal vigour in, With wonder and with love. 5 Then, at thy feet, with awful fear, Th' adoring armies fall ; With joy they shrink to nothing there !3efore the eternal All. 6 There I would vie with all the host, In duty and in bliss; While less than nothing I conld boast, And vanity* confess.] 7 The more thy glories strike mine eyes, The humbler I shall lie ; Thus, while I sink, my joy shall rise Unmeasurably high. HYMN 69. C M. The faithfulness of God in the Promises. [ TJEGlN,mytongue,some heavenly theme # JO And speak some boundless thing ; The mighty works, or mightier name, Of our eternal King. 2 Tell of his wonderous faithfulness, And sound his power abroad ; Sing the sweet promise of his grace, And the performing God. 3 Proclaim " Salvation from the Lord "For wretched dying men :" His hand has writ the sacred word With an immortal pen. 4 Engrav'd, as in eternal brass, The mighty promise shines ; Nor can the powers of darkness raze Those everlasting lines.] 5 [He that can dash whole worlds to death*. And make them when he please, He speaks, and that almighty breath Fu.fils his great decrees. 6 His very word of grace is strong As that which built the skies ; The voice that rolls the stars along Speaks all the promises. 7 He said, " Let the wide heaven be spread/" And heaven was stretch'd abroad ; * Isaiah t\. 17. Book 2.] HYMN 70, 71, 72, 73. 51 " Abra'm, I'll be thy God," he said, And he was Abra'm's God. 8 O, might I hear thy heavenly tongue But whisper, " Thou art mine !'' Those gentle words should raise my song To notes almost divine. 9 How would my leaping heart rejoice, And think my heaven secure ! I trust the all-creating voice, And faith desires no more.] HYMN 70. L. M. God's dominion over the sea. Ps. cvii. 23, &c. 1 f^ OD of the seas, thy thund'ring voice vH Makes all the roaring waves rejoice! And one soft word of thy command Can sink them silent in the sand. 2 If but a Moses wave thy rod, The sea divides, and owns its God; The stormy floods their Maker knew And let bis chosen armies through. 3 The scaly shoals amidst the sea, To thee, their Lord, a tribute pay ; The meanest fish that swims the flood Leaps up, and means a praise to God. 4 [The larger monsters of the deep, On thy commands attendance keep; By thy permission sport and play, And cleave along their foaming way. 5 If God his voice of tempest rears, Leviathan lies still, and fears ; Anon he lifts his nostrils high, And spouts the ocean to the sky.] 6 How is thy glorious power ador'd Amidst these wat'ry nations, Lord ! Yet the bold men that trace the seas, Bold men! refuse their Maker's praise. 7 [What scenes of miracles they see, And never tune a song to thee ! While on the flood they safely ride, They curse the hand that smooths the tide. 8 Anon they plunge in wat'ry graves, And some drink death among the waves : Yet the surviving crew blaspheme, Nor own the God that rescued them.] 9 O for some signal of thine hand ! Shake all the seas, Lord, shake the land: Great Judge, descend, lest men deny That there's a God who rules the sky. From the 70th to the lOSth Hymn, I hope the leader will forgive the neglect of rhyme in the first and third lines of the stanza. HYMN 71. C. M Praise to God from all creatures. I nPHE glories of my Maker, God, JL My joyful voice shall sing. And call the nations to adore Their Former and their King. 2 'Twas his right hand that shap'd our clay, And wrought this human frame : But from his own immediate breath Our nobler spirits came. 3 We bring our mortal powers to God And worship with our tongues ; We claim some kindred with the sfcies, And join the angelic songs. 4 Let grov'ling beasts of every shape, And fowls of every wing, And rocks, and trees, and fires and seas, Their various tribute bring. 5 Ye planets, to his honour shine, And wheels of nature roll ; Praise him in your unweary'd course Around the steady pole. 6 The brightness of our Maker's name The wide creation fills, And his unbounded grandeur flies Beyond the heavenly hills. HYMN 72. C. M. The Lord's Day; or the Resurrection oj Christ. 1 TILESS'D morning whose young dawning J3 Beheld our rising God; That saw him triumph o'er the dust, And leave his last abode ! [rays 2 In the coid prison of a tomb The dear Redeemer lay, Till the revolving skies had brought The third, the appointed day. 3 Hell and the grave unite their force To hold our God in vain ; The sleeping Conqueror arose, And burst their feeble chain. 4 To thy great name, almighty Lord, These sacred hours we pay, And loud hosannas shall proclaim The triumph of the day. 5 [Salvation and immortal praise To our victorious King ; Let heaven, and earth, and rocks, and seas 5 With glad hosannas sing.] HYMN 73. C. M. Doubts scattered ; or, spiritual joy restored. 1 TVENCE, from my soul, sad thoughts Le- 11 And leave me to my joys; [gone, My tongue shall triumph in my God, And make a joyful noise. 2 Darkness and doubts had veil'd my mind, And drown'd my head in tears, Till sovereign grace with shining rays, Dispell'd my gloomy fears, 52 HYMN 74, 75, 76, 77. [Book 2. 3 O, what immortal joys I felt, And raptures all divine, When Jesrs to!d me I wa9 his, And my Beloved mine! 4 In vain the tempter frights my soul, And breaks my peace in vain ; One glimpse, dear Saviour, of thy face Revives my joys again. HYMN 74. S. M. Repentance from a sense of Divine Goodness ; or, a Complaint of Ingratitude. 1 TS this the kind return, JL And these the thanks we owe, Thus to abuse eternal love, Whence all our blessings flow ! 2 To what a stubborn frame Hath sin reduc'd our mind ! W r hat strange rebellious wretches we, And God as strangely kind ! 3 [On us he bids the sun Shed his reviving rays ; For us the skies their circles run, To lengthen out our days. 4 The brutes obey their God, And bow their necks to men ; But we, more base, more brutish things, Reject his easy reign.] 5 Turn, turn us, mighty God, And mould our souls afresh ; Break, sovereign grace, these hearts of stone. And give us hearts of flesh. 6 Let past ingratitude Provoke our weeping eyes, And hourly, as new mercies fall, Let hourly thanks arise. HYMN 75. C. M. Spiritual and Eternal joy ; or, ike beatific Sight ef Christ. 1 L^ROM thee, my God, my joys shall rise, _T And run eternal rounds, Beyond the limits of the skies, And all created bounds. 2 The holy triumphs of my soul Shall death itself outbrave; Leave dull mortality behind, And fly beyond the grave. 3 There, where my blessed Jesus reigns, In heaven's unmeasur'd space, I'll spend a long eternity In pleasure and in praise. 4 Millions of years my wond'ring eyes Shall o'er thy beauties rove, And endless ages I'll adore The glories of thy love. 5 [Sweet Jesus! every smile of thine Shall fresh endearments bring ; And thousand taste-> of n°w delight From all thy graces spring. 6 Haste, my beloved, *eteh my soul Up to thy bless'd abo-le ; Fly, for my spirit longs to see Aly Saviour and my God.] HYMN 76. C. M. The Resurrection and AsctrHo^ oj Christ. HOSANS Ato the Prince of light, Thatcloth'd iiimself in clay; Enter'd the iron gates .if death And tore the bars away. 2 Death is no more the king of dread, Since our lmmanuel rose ; He took the tyrant's sting away, And spoild our hellish fees. 3 See how the Conqueror mounts aloft, And to his Father flies, With scars of honour in his flesh, And triumph in his eyes. 4 There our exalted Saviour reigns, And scatters blessings down ; Our Jesus fills the middle seat Of the celestial throne. 5 [Raise your devotion, mortal tongues, To reach his bless'd abode; Sweet be the accents of your songs To our incarnate God. 6 Bright angels, strike your loudest strings, Your swpetest voices raise ; Let heaven, and all created things, Sound our Immanud's praise.] HYMN 77. L, M. The Christian Warfare. 1 [ O TAND up, my soul, shake off" thy fears, ^ And gird the gospel-armour on ; March to the gates of endless joy, Where thy great Captain-Saviour's gone. 2 Hell and thy sins resist thy course, But hell and sin are vanquish'd foes: Thy Jesus nail'd them to the cross, And sung the triumph when he rose.] 3 [What tho' the prince of darkness rage And waste the fury of his spite? Eternal chains confine him down To fiery deeps and endless night. 4 What tho' thine inward lusts rebel ! 'Tis but a struggling gasp for life ; • The weapons of victorious grace Shall slay thy sins, and end the strife.] 5 Then let my soul march boldly on, Press forward to the heavenly gate ; Book 2.] HYMN 78, 79,80,81. 53 There peace and joy eternal reign, gliti'ring robes for conquerors wait. re shall I wear a starry crown, And ...iuniph in ali.-.ighty grace, Wbile all the armie of the skies Join iu ray glorious Leader's praise. HYMN 78. CM. Redemption by Ihrist 1 "Mr HEN the first patents of our race * ▼ Rebell'd and lost their God, And toe infection o ? thei. sin Had tainted al< our blood: 2 Infinite pity touch'd Lhe heart Of the eternal Son, Descending from th^ heavenly court, He left his Father's throne. 3 Aside the Prince of glory threw H'S most divine array ; And wrapp'd his Godhead in a veil Of our inferior clay. 4 His livir.g power, and dying love, Redeem'd unhappy men, And ruis'd th^ ruins or our race To life and God again. 5 To thee, dear Lord, our flesh and soul We joyfully r-sign ; Bless'd Jesus, take us for thy own, For. we are douby thine. 6 Thine honour shall for ever be The business of our davs ; For ever shall our thankful tongues Speak thy deserved praise. HYMN 79. CM. Praise to the Redeemer. 1 "OLUNG'D in a gulf of dark despair, Jl We wretched sinners lay. Without one cheering beam of hope, Or spark of glimm'ring day. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of grace Beheld our helpless grief: He saw, and, O amazing love ! He ran to our relief. 3 Down from the shining seats above With joyful haste he fled, Enter'd the grave in mortal flesh, And dwelt among the dead. 4 He spoil'd the powers of darkness thas, And brake our iron chains ; Jesus hath freed our captive souls, From everlasting pains. 5 [In vain the baffled prince of hell His cursed projects tries ; We, that were doonvd his endless slaves, Are rais'd above the skies. O, for this love, let rocks and hills Their lasting silence break, And all harmonious human t< ngues The Saviour's praises speak. [Yes, we will praise thee, dearest Lord, Our souls are all on flame ; Hosann.i round the spacious earth To thine adored name. 8 Angels, assist our mighty joys. Strike all your harps of gold ; But, when you raise your highest notes, His love can ne'er be told.] HYMN 80. S. M. GocTs awful pouter and goodness, 1 /^|H! the almighty Lord! \J How matchless is his power! Tremb'e. O earth, beneath his word, While all the heavens adore. 2 Let proud imperious kings Bow low before his throne! Crouch to his feet ye haughty things. Or he shall tread you down. 3 Above the skies he reigns, And with amazing hlows, He deals insufferable pains On his rebellious foes. 4 Yet, everlasting God, We love to speak thy praise; Thy sceptre's equal to thy rod, The sceptre of thy grace. 5 The arms of mighty love Defend our Sion well. And heavenly mercy walls us round From Babylon and hell. 6 Salvation to the King Who sits enthron'd above: Thus we adore the God of might, And bless the God of love. HYMN SI. CM. Our sins the cause of CU> id's death. 1 A ND now the scales have left mine eyes, A Now 1 begin to see: Oh the curs'd deeds my sins have done : What inurdrous things they be! 2 Were these the traitors, dearest Lord, That thy fair body tore ? Monsters, that stain'd those heavenly limb* With floods of purple gore ? 3 Was it for crimes that I had done, My dearest Lord was slain, Whvnjustice seiz'd God's only Son, And put his soul to pain ? 4 Forgive my guilt, O Prince of peace. I'll wound my God no more: 54. HYMN 82, 83, 84, 85. [Book I Hence from my heart, ye sins, begone, For Jesus I adore. 5 Furnish me, Lord, with heavenly arms From grace's magazine, And I'll proclaim eternal war With every darling sin. HYMN 82. C. M. Redemption and Protection from Spiritual Enemies. 1 4 RISE, m,y soul, my joyful powers, J\. And triu 104, 105, 106. 59 In him my vast desires are fill'd, And all my powers rejoice. 6 In vain the world a> costs my ear, And tempts my heart anew ; I cannot buy your bliss so dear, Nor part with heaven for you. HYMN 102. L M. A happy Resurrection. 1 T\JO, I'll repine at death no more, •*■ ' But, with a cheerful gasp, resign, To the cold dungeon of the grave These dyin*, with'ring limbs of mine : 2 Lei, worms devour my wasting flesh, And crumble all my bones to dust, JVIy God shall raise my frame anew> At the revival of thejust. 3 Break, sacred morning, thro' the skies* Bring that delightful, dreadful day ; Cut short the hours, dear Lord, and come, Thy ling'ring wheels, how long they stay. 4 [Our weary spirits faint to see The light of thy returning face, And hear the language of those lips Where God has shed his richest grace.] 5 [Haste then, upon the wings of love, Rouse all the pious sleeping clay, That we may join in heavenly joys, And sing the triumphs of the day.] HYMN 103. C. M. Christ's Commission. John iii. 16, IT. 1 /^lOM E, happy souls, approach your God c With new melodious song: Come, tender to almighty grace The tribute of your tongues. 2 So strange, so boundless was the love That pity'd dying men, The Father sent his equal Son To give them life again. 3 Thy hands, dear Jesus were not arm'd With a revenging rod, No hard commission to perform The vengeance of a God ? 4 But all was mercy, all was mild, And wrath forsook the throne, When Christ on the kind errand came, And brought salvation down. 5 Here, sinners, you may heal your wounds, And wipe your sorrows dry ; Trust in the mighty Saviour's name, And you shall never die. 6 See, dearest Lord, our willing souls Accept thine offer'd grace; We bless the great Redeemer's love, And give the Father praise. HYMN 104. S. M. The Sume. 1 TJ AISE your triumphant songs M\ To an immortal tune, Let the wide earth resound the deeds Celestial grate has done. 2 Sing how eternal love Its chief beloved chose. And bid him raise our wretched race From their abyss of woes. 3 His hand no thunder bears, Nor terror clothes his brow ; No bolts, to drive our guilty souls • To fiercer flames beiow. 4 'Twas mercy fill'd the throne, And wrath stood silent by> When Christ was sent, with pardons down To rebels doom'd to die. 5 Now, sinners, dry your tears, Let hopeless sorrow cease ; Bow to the sceptre of his love. And take the offered peace. 6 Lord we obey thy call : We lay an humble claim To the salvation thou hast brought, And love and praise thy name. HYMN 105. C. M. Repentance flowing from (he t alienee of God. 1 AND are we wretches yet alive ;' J\. And do we yet rebel ? 'Tis boundless, 'tis amazing love That bears us up from hell! 2 The burden of our weighty guilt Would sink us down to flames ; And threat'ning vengeance rolls abovej To crush our feeble frames. 3 Almighty goodness cries, "Forbear!" And straight the thunder stays ; And dare we now provoke his wrath. And weary out his grace ? 4 Lord, we have long abused thy love, Too long indulged our sin ; Our aching hearts e'en bleed to see What rebels we have been. 6 No more, ye lusts, shall ye command, No more will we obey ; Stretch out, O God, thy conquering hand. And drive thy foes away. HYMN 106. C. M Repentance at the Cross. 1 ^fcfl ! if niy s °ul was fornTd for wq, \Jr How would I vent my sighs ! Repentance should, like rivers, flow From both my streaming eyes. 60 HYMN 107, 10S, 109, 110. [Book 2 'Twas for my sins, my dearest Lord Hung on the cursed tree, And groan'd away a dying life For thee, my soul, tor thee. S Oh ! how I hate those lusts of mine That crucify'd my God J Those sins that piere'd and nail'dhis flesh Fast to the fatal wood. 4 Yes, my Redeemer, they shall die, My heart has so decreed ; Nor will I spare the guilty things That made my Saviour bleed. 5 Whilst, w,ith a melting broken heart, My murderM Lord I view, I'll raise revenge against my sins, And slay the murd'rers too. HYMN 107. C. M. The everlasting absence of God intolerable. 1 fin HAT awful day will surely come, JL Ttf appointed hour makes haste, When I must stand before my judge And pass the solemn test. 2 Thou lovely Chief of all my joys, Thou Sovereign of my heart, How could I boar to hear thy voice Pronounce the sound, " Depart !" 3 IThe thunder of that dismal word Would so torment my ear, 'Twould tear my soul asunder. Lord, With most tormenting fear ] 4 [What, to be banish '5 for my life, And >et forbid to die ! To linger in eternal pain. Yet death for ever fly !] 5 Oh, wretched state of deep despair, To see my God remove, And fix my doleful station where I must not taste his love ! 6 Jesus, I throw my arms around And hang upon thy breast ; Without a gracious smile from thee My spirit cannot rest. 7 O ! tell me that my worthless name [s graven on thy hands, Show me some promise in thy book, Where my salvation stands. 8 [Give me one kind, assuring word, To sink my fears again, And, cheerfully, my soul shall wait Her threescore years and ten.] HYMN 108. C. M. Access to the Throne of Grace by a Mediator 1 /""I O ME, let us lift our joyful eyes . \j Up to the courts above. And smile to see our Father there Upon a throne of love. 2 Once 'twas a seat of dreadful wrath, And shot devouring flame ; Our God appear'd consuming fire, And vengeance was his name. 3 Rich were the drops of Jesus' blood Thatcalm'd his frowning face, That sprinkled o'er the burning throne, And turn'd the wrath to grace. 4 Now we may bow before his feet, And venture near the Lord, No fiery cherub guards his seat, Nor double-flaming sword. 5 The peaceful gates of heavenly bliss Are open'd by his Son : High let us raise our notes of praise, And reach th' Almighty throne. 6 To thee ten thousand thanks we bring, Great Advocate on high ; And glory toth' eternal King Who Jays his fury by. HYMN 109. L. M. The Darkness of Providence. LOUD, we adore thy vast designs, Th' obscure abyss of Providence, Too deep to sound with mortal lines, Too dark to view with feeble sense. 2 Now thou array'st thine awful face In angry frowns, without a smile: We, thro' the cloud, believe thy grace, Secure of thy compassion still. 3 Thro' seas and storms of deep distress We sail by faith, and not by sight, Faith guides us in the wilderness, Thro" 1 all the briars and the night. 4 Dear Father, if thy lifted rod ResoH'e to scourge us here below, Still we must lean upon our God, Thine arm shall bear us safely through. HYMN 110. S.M. Triumph over Death, in hope oj the Resurrection- 1 4ND must this body die ? J\. This mortal frame decay? And must these active limbs of mine Lie mould'ring in the ciay? 2 Corruption, earth, and worms, Shall but refine (his flesh, Till my triumphant spirit comes, To put it on afresh. 3 God, my Redeemer, lives, And often from the skies Looks down, and watches all my dust, Till he shali bid it rise. Book 2. ] HYMN ill, 112, 113, 114. 61 4 Array'd in glorious grace Shall these vile bodies shine, And every shape, and every face, Look heavenly and divine. 5 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love ; We would adore his grace below, And sing his power above. 6 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our humble songs, Till tunes of nobler sound we raise, With our immortal tongues. HYMN 111. CM. Thanksgiving for Victory; or God's Dominion and our Dtliveranct. 1 FWION rejoice and Judah sings, Mj The Lord assumes his throne , Come, let us own the heavenly King, And make his glories known. 2 The great, the wicked, and the proud, From their high seats are hurl'd ; Jehovah rides upon a cloud, And thunders thro' the world. 3 He, reigns upon the eternal hills, Distributes mortal crowns; Empires are fix'd beneath his smiles, And totter at his frowns. 4 Navies, that rule the ocean wide, Are vanquished by his breath ; And legions, arni'd with power and pride, Descend to wat'ry death. 5 Let tyrants make no more pretence To vex our happy land ; Jehovah's name is our defence ; Our buckler is his hand. 6 [Still may the King of grace descend To rule us by his word ; And all the honours we can give Be offer'd to the Lord.] HYMN 112. L. M. Angels ministering to Christ and the Saints. 1 1^1 REAT God ! to what a glorious height \^M Hast thou advanc'd the Lord, thy Son ! Angels in all their robes of light, Are made the servants of his throne. 2 Before his feet thine armies wait, And swift as flames of lire, they move, To manage his affairs of state, In works of vengeance and of love. 3 His orders run thro' all the hosts, Legions descend at his command, To shield and guard our native coasts, When foreign rage invades our land. 4 Now are they sent to guide our feet Up to the gates of thine abode, Thro' all the dangers that we meet, In travelling the heavenly road. 5 Lord, when I leave this mortal ground, And thou shalt bid me rise and come, Send a beloved angel down Safe to conduct my spirit home. HYMN 113. CM. The same. THE majesty of Solomon, H< ow glorious to behold! The servants waiting round his throne, The iv'ry and the gold ! 2 But, mighty God ! thy palace shines With far superior beams ; Thine angel guards are swift as winds, Thy ministers are flames. 3 [Soon as thine only Son had made His entrance on the earth, A shining army downward fled, To celebrate his birth. 4 And, when oppress'd with pains and fears, On the cold ground he lies, Behold, a heavenly form appears T' allay his agonies.] 5 Now to the hands of Christ, our King, Are all their legions given ; They wait upon his saints, and bring His chosen heirs to heaven. 6 Pleasure and praise run thro' their host, To see a sinner turn, That Satan has a captive lost, And Christ a subject born. 7 But there's an hour of brighter joy, When he his angels sends Obstinate rebels to destroy, And gather in his friends. 8 O ! could I say, without a doubt, There shall my soul be found, Then let the great archangel shout, And the last trumpet sound. HYiMNlH. CM. Christ's death, victory, and dominion. 1 T SING my Saviour's wonderous death i He conquerM when he fell ; " 'Tis finish'd !" said his dying breath, And shook the gates of hell. 2 " 'Tis finish'd !" our Immanuel cries, The dreadful work is done ! Hence shall his sovereign throne arise, His kingdom is begun. 3 His cross a sure foundation laid For glory and renown, When, thro' the regions of the dead H e pass'd to reach the crow n . 62 HYMN 115, 118, 117, 118, 119, 1£0. [Book 2. 4 Exalted at his Father's side Sits our victorious Lord ; To heaven and bell his hands divide The vengeance or reward. 5 The saints from his propitious eye, Await their several crowns, And all the sons of darkness fly The terror of his frowns. HYMN 115. C. M. God the avenger of his taints ; or his kingdom supreme. 1 XXIGH as the heavens above the ground XX Reigns the Creator God ; Wide as the whole creation's bound Extends his awful rod. 2 Let princes of exalted state To him ascribe their crown, Render iheir homage at his feet, And cast their glories down. 3 Know that his kingdom is supreme, Your lofty thoughts are vain ; He calls you gods, that awful name ! But ye must die like men. 4 Then let the sovereigns of the globe Not dare to vex the just; He puts on vengeance, like a robe, And treads the worms to dust. 5 Ye judges of the earth, be wise, And think of heaven with fear ; The meanest saint that you despise Has an Avenger there, HYMN 116. CM, Mercies and Thanks. 1 XXOW can i sink with such a prop XI As my eternal God, Who bears the earth's huge pillars up, And spreads the heavens abroad ? 2 How can I die while Jesus lives, Who rose and left the dead ; Pardon and grace my soul receives From thine exalted head. 3 All that I am, and all I have, Shall be for ever thine! Whate'er my duly bids me give, My cheerful hands resign. 4 Yet, if I might make some reserve* And duty did notcall, I love my God with zeal so great, That I should give him all. HYMN 117. L M. Living and Dying with God present. 1 X CANNOT bear thine absence, Lord, X My life expires if thou depart: Be thou, my heart, still near my God, And tbou, my God, be near my heart. 2 I was not born for earth or sin, Nor can I live on things so vile ; Yet I will stay my Father's time, And hope and wait for heaven awhile, 3 Then, dearest Lord, in thine embrace, Let me resign my fleeting breath, And, with a smile upon my face, Pass the important hour of death. HYMN 118. L. M. The Priesthood of Christ. 1 ilLOOD has a voice to pierce the skies, X3 *» Revenge!" the blood of Abel cries: But the dear stream, when Christ was slain, Speaks peace as loud from every vein. 2 Pardon and peace from God on high ; Behold he lays his vengeance by ; And rebels, that deserve his sword, Become the fav'rites of the Lord. 3 To Jesus let our praises rise, Who gave his life a sacrifice : Now he appears before his God, And for our pardon pleads his blood. HYMN 119. CM. The holy Scriptures. 1 X ADEN with guilt, and full of fears, Xj I fly to thee my Lord ; And not a glimpse of hope appears But in thy written word. 2 The volume of my Father's grace Does all my griefs assuage ; Here 1 behold my Saviour's face Almost in every page. 3 This is the field where hidden lies The pearl of price unknown ; That merchant is divinely wise Who makes the pearl his own. 4 Here consecrated waters flows To quench my thirst of sin: Here the fair tree of knowledge grows, Nor danger dwells therein. 5 This is thejudge that ends the strife Where wit and reason fail, My guide to everlasting life Thro' all this gloomy vale. 6 O may thy counsels, mighty God, My roving feet command ! Nor I forsake the happy road That leads to thy right hand. HYMN 120. S. M. The Law and Gospel joined in Scripture, 1 fXIHE Lord declares his will, X And keeps the world in awe ; Amidst the smoke on Sinai's hill Breaks out his fiery law. Book 2. ] HYMN 121, 122, 123, 124. 63 2 The Lord reveals his fare ; And, smiling from above, Sends d'wn the gospel of his grace, Th' epistles of his love. 3 These sacred words impart Our Maker's just commands; The pity of his melting heart. And vengeance of his hands. 4 [Fenc^ we awake our fear, We draw our comfort hence ; The arms of grace are treasur'd here-, And armour of defence. 5 We learn Christ crucify'd, And here behold his blood: All arts and knowledges beside Will do us li'tle good.] 6 We read the heavenly wcrd, We take the offer' d grace, Obey the statutes of the Lord, And trust his promises. 7 In vain shall Satan rage Against a book divine, Where wrath and lightning guard the page, Where beams of mercy shine. HYMN 121. L. M. The law and gospel distinguished. * r I iHE law commands, and makes us know -M. What duties to our God we owe ; But 'tis the gospel must reveal Where lies our strength to do his will. 2 The law discovers guilt and sin, And shows how vile our hearts have been; Only the gospel can express Forgiving love, and cleansing grace. 3 What curses doth the law denounce Against the man that fails but once ? But, in the gospel, Christ appears Pard'ning the guilt of num'ious years. 4 My soul, no more attempt to draw Thy life and comfort from the law ; Fly to the hope the gospel gives : The man that trusts the promise lives. HYMN 122. L.M. Retirement and meditation. •* |w| Y God, permit me not to be JLY_1_ A stranger to myself and thee ; Amidst a thousand thoughts I rove, Forgetful of my highest love 2 Why should my passions mix with eartfo, And thus debase my heavenly birth ? Why should I cleave to things below, And let my God, my Saviour go ? 3 Call me away from flesh and sense. One sovereign word can draw me thence I would obey the voice divine, And all inferior joys resign. Y 4 Be earth, with all her scenes withdrawn ; Let noise and vanity be gone : In secret silence of the mind, My heaven, and there my God, I find, HYMN 123. L.M. The benefit oj public ordinance. 1 A WAY from every mortal care, ^t\- Away from earth our souls letreat : We leave this worthless world afar, And wait and worship neat thy seat. 2 Lord, in the temple of thy grace, We see thy feet, and we adore ; We gaze upon thy lovely face, And learn the wonders of thy power. '"> Whde here our various wants we mourn, United groans ascend on high ; And prayers produce a quick return Ot blessings in variety. 4 If Satan rage, and sin erows strong, Here we receive some cheering word ; We gird the gospel armour on, To 6ght the batiles of the Lord. 5 Or, if our spirit faints and dies, (Oui conscience gall'd with inward stings,) Here doth the righteous Sun arise, With healing beams beneath his wings. 6 Father ! my soul would still abide Within thy temple, near thy side ; But if my feet must hence depart, Still keep thy dwelling in my heart. HYMN 124. C. M. Moses, Aaron, and Joshua. 1 9 f | IIS not the law of ten commands. JL On holy Sinia given, Or sent to men by Moses' hands, Can bring us safe to heaven. 2 'Tis not the blood which Aaron spilt. Nor smoke of sweetest smell, Can buy a pardon for our guilt, Or save our souls from hell. 3 Aaron, the priest, resigns his breath, At God's immediate will, And in the desert yields to death, Upon th' appointed hill. 4 And thus, on Jordan's yonder side, The tribes of Israel stand, While Moses bow'd his head and died Short of the promis'd land. 5 Israel rejoice, now Joshua* leads, He'll bring your tribes to rest ; So far the Saviour's name exceeds The ruler and the priest. * Joshua, the same with Jesus, which signifies (•Saviour, <34 HYMN 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130. [Book 2. HYMN 125. L. M. Faith and repentance, unbelief and imp enitenct. 1 d TFE and immortal joys are given ■M—d To souls that mourn the sins they've done. Children of wrath made heirs of heaven, By faith in God's eternal Son. 2 Wo to the wretch, who never felt The inward pangs of pious grief! But adds to all his crying guilt The stubborn sin of unbelief. 3 The lasv condemns the rebel dead, Under the wrath of God ne lies ; He seals the curse on his own head, And with a double vengeance dies. HYMN 126. C. M. God glorified in the gospel. 1 rilHE Lord descending from above, JL Invites his children near; While power, and truth, and boundless love. Display their glories here. 2 Here, in the gospei's wonderous frame, Fresh wisdom we pursue ; A thousand angels iearn thy name, Beyond whate'er they knew. 3 Thy name is writ in fairest lines, Thy wonders here we trace; Wisdom thro' all the myst'ry shines, And shines in Jesus' face. 4 The iaw its best obedience owes To our incarnate God ; And thy revenging justice shows Its honours in his blood. 5 But still the lustre of thy grace Our warmer thoughts employs, Gilds the whole scene with brighter rays, And more exalts our joys. HYMN 127. L.M. Circumcision and Baptism (Written only for those who practice infant baptism) 1 FTlHU S did the sons of Abia'm pass M- Under the bloody seal of grace; The young disciples bore the yoke, Till Christ the painful bondage broke 2 By milder ways doth Jesus prove His Father's cov'nant and his love ; He seals to saints his glorious grace, And not forbids their infant race. 3 Their seed is sprinkled with his blood, Their children set apart for God ; His Spirit on their offspring shed, Like water pour'd upon the head. 4 Let every saint, with cheerful voice, In this large covenant rejoice ; Young children in their early days Shall give the God ofAbra'm praise HYMN 128. C. M. Corrupt nature from Adam. 1 TJLESSD with the joys of innocence, .13 Adam, our fa.her, stood, Till he debas'dhis soul to sense, And ate the unlawful food. 2 Now we are born a sensual race, To sinful joys inclin'd ; Reason hath lost its native place, And flesh enslaves the mind. 3 While flesh, and sense, and passion reigns, Sin is the sweetest good: We fancy music in our chains, And so forget the load. 4 Gieat God ! renew our ruin'd frame ; Our broken powers restore ; Inspire us with an heavenly flame, And flesh shall reign no more. 5 Eternal Spirit ! write thy law Upon our inward parts, And let the second Adam draw His image on our hearts. HYMN 129. L.M. We walk by faith, not by sight. 1 * " I ^IS by the faith of joys to come JL We walk thro' deserts dark as night Till we arrive at heaven our home, Faith is our guide, and faith our light. 2 The want of sight she well supplies; She makes the pearly gates appear: Far into distant worlds she pries, And brings eternal glories near. 3 Cheerful we tread the desert through, While faith inspires a heavenly ray, Tho' lions roar and tempests blow, And rocks and dangers fill the way. 4 So Abra'm, by divine command, Left his own house to walk with God ; His faith beheld the promis'd land, And fired his zeal along the road. HYMN 130. CM. The new creation. \ 4 TTEND while God's exalted Son .jf/jL Doth his own glory shew ; " Behold I sit upon my throne, " Creating ail things new. 2 " Nature and sin are past away, " And the old Adam dies ; " My hands a new foundation Jay— " See the new world arise ! 3 " Til be a Sun of righteousness, M To the new heavens I make ; " None but the new-born heirs of grace " My glories shall partake." Book 2.] HYMN 131, 132, 133, 134, 135. 65 4 Mighty Redeemer ! set me free From my old state of sin ; O, make my soul alive to thee, Create new powers within. 5 Renew mine eyes, and form my ears, And mould my heart afresh ; Give me new passions, joys, and fears, And turn the stone to flesh. 6 Far from the regions of the dead, From sin, and, earth, and hell ; In the new world that grace hath made I would for ever dwell. HYMN 131. L. M. The excellency of the Christian religion. * 3 ET everlasting glories crown M.JL Thy head, my saviour, and my Lord ; Thv hands have brought salvation down, And writ the blessings in thy word. 2 [What if we trace the globe around And search from pole to pole again, There shall be no religion found So just to God, so safe for man.J 3 In vain the trembling conscieace seeks Some solid ground to rest upon ; With long despair the spirit breaks, Till ^e apply to Christ alone, 4 How well thy blessed truths agree ! How wise and holy thy commands ! Thy promises, how firm they be ! How firm our hope and comfort stands. 5 Not the feign'd field of heath'nish bliss Could raise such pleasures in the mind ; Nor does the Turkish paradise Pretend to joys so well refin'd. 6 Should all the forms that men devise Assault my faith with treach'rous art, I'd call them vanity and lies, And bind the gospel to my heart. HYMN 132. C. M. The offices of Christ 1 \17"E bless the Prophet of the Lord, v T That comes with truth and grace ; Jesus, thy Spirit and thy word Shall lead us in thy ways. 2 We rev'rence our High Priest above. Who offer'd up.his blood, And lives to carry on his love By pleading with our God. 3 We honour our exalted King ; How sweet are his commands ! He guards our souls from hell and sin By his almighty hands. 4 Hosanna to bis glorious name, Who saves by different ways : His mercies lay a sovereign claim To our immortal praise. E HYMN 133. L. M. The operations of the Holy Spirit, TER.N AL Spirit ! we confess, Asid sing the wonders of thy grace: Thv power conveys our blessings down From God the Fmrif r and the Son. 2 Enlightened by thine heavenly ray, Our shndt-s and darkness turn to day ; Thine inward teaching?, make us know Our danger and our rrluge too. 3 Thy power and glory work within, And break the chains of reigning sin ; Do our imperious lusts subdue, And form our wretched hearts anew. 4 The troubled conscience knows thy voice, Thy cheering words awake our joys; fhy words allay the stormy wind, And calm the surges of the mind. HYMN 134. CM. Circumcision abolished. 1 fTIHE promise was divinely free^ M Extensive was the grace; * I will the God of Abra'm be, " And of his num'rous race. 2 He said, and with a bloody seal Confirm'd the words he spoke y Long did the sons of Abra'm feel The sharp and painful yoke: 3 Till God's own Son, descending low, Gave his own flesh to bleed ; And Gentiles taste the blessings now, From the hard bondage freed. 4 The God of Abra'm claims our praise; His promises endure; And Christ the Lord, in gentler ways» Makes the salvation sure. HYxMN 135. L. M. Types and Prophecies of Christ, 1 TJEHOLD the woman's promis'd seed! JD Behold the great .Messiah come ! Behold the prophets all agreed To give him the superior room. 2 Abra'm, the saint, rejoie'd of old, When virions of the Lord he saw ; Moses, the man of God, foretold This great Fulfiller of his law. 3 The types bore witness to his name, Obtain'd their chief design, and ceas'd ; The incense, and the bleeding Lamb, The ark, the altar, and the priest. 4 Predictions in abundance meet, To join their blessings on his head ; Jesus, we worship at thy feet. And nations own the promis'd Seed. 66 HYMN 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141. [Book % HYMN 136. L. M. Miracles at the Birth of Christ. 1 f | ^ H E Kin^ of glory sends his Son JL To make his entrance on this earth ; Behold the midnight bright as noon, And heavenly hosts declare his birth. 2 About the young Redeemer's head ! What wonders and what glories meet! An unknown star arose and led The eastern sages to his feet. 3 Simeon and Anna both conspire The infant Saviour to proclaim : Inwa;d they felt the sacred fire, And bless'dthe babe, and own'd his name. 4 Let Jews and Greeks blaspheme aloud, And treat the holy child with scorn ; Our souls adore th' eternal God Who condescended to be born. HYMN 137. L.M. Miracles in the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Cfmst. 1 "OEHOLD, the blind their sight receive JO& Behold, the dead awake and live ! The dumb speak wonders! and the lame Leap like the hart, and bless his name ! 2 Thus doth th' eternal Spirit own And seal the mission of the Son: The Father vindicates his cause, While he hangs bleeding on the cross. 3 He dies! the heavens in mourning stood; He rises and appears a God ! Behold the Lord ascending high, No more to bleed, no more to die. 4, Hence and for ever from my heart, 1 bid my doubts and fears depart ; And to those hands my soul resign, Which bear credentials so divine. HYMN 138. L. M. The power of the Gospel. \ FTJHIS is the word of truth and love, 1L Sent to the nations from above ; Jehovah here resolves to shew W T hat his almighty grace can do. 2 This remedy did wisdom find, To heal diseases of the mind ; This sovereign balm, who^e virtues can Restore the ruin'd creature man. 3 The t3ospel bids the dead revive, Sinners obey the voice and live; Dry bones are rais'd, and eloth'd afresh, And hearts of stone are turn'd to fieah. 4 [Where Satan reign'd, in shades of night, The gospel strikes a heavenly light: Our lusts its wond'rous power controls, And calms the rage of angry souls. Lions, and beasts of savage name, Put on the nature of the Lamb; While the wide world esteems it strange, Gaze, and admire, and hate the change.] May but this grace my soul renew, Let sinners gaze and hate me too ; The word that saves me does engage A sure defence from all their rage. HYMN 139. L. M. The Example of Chr/st. ~j%/l"Y dear Redeemer, and my Lord, Jj m. I read my duty in thy word, But in thy ;ife the law appears, Drawn out in living characters. \ Such was thy truth, and such thy zeal, Such def'rence to thy Father's will, Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe, and make them mine. J Cold mountains, and the midnight air, Vv T itness'd the fervour of thy prayer; The d sert thy temptations knew, Thy conflict, and thy victVy too. 1- Be thou my pattern ; make me bear More of thy gracious image here ! Then God, the Judge, shaii own my name Amongst the followers of the Lamb. HYMN 140. C. M The examples of Christ and his Saints, 1 d A IVfi rue the wings of faith, to rise x3T Within the veil and see The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their giories be ! 2 Once they were mourning here below, And wet their couch with tears; They wrestled hard, as we do now, With sins, and doubts, and fears. I ask them, whence their vici'ry came ?' They, with united breath. Ascribe their conquest to the Lamb, Their triumph, to bis oeath 4. They mark'd the footsteps that he trod^ (hlii> zeal inspir'd the'r breast:,) And, following their incarnate God, Possess'd the promis'd rest. 5 Our glorious Leader claims our praise For his own pattern tnven, While the long cloud or witnesses Show the same path to heaven. HYMN 141. CM. Failh assisted by Sense; or. Preaching, Baptism and the Lord's Supper. 1 IV J Y Saviour God, my sovereign Prince, JjF-3. Reigns far above the skies ; But brings his graces down to sense, And helps my faith to rise, Book 2.] HYMN 142, 143, 144, 145, 146. 67 2 My eyes and ears shall bless his name, They read and hear his word ; My touch and taste shall do the same, When they receive the Lord. 3 Baptismal water is design'd To seal his cleansing grace, While at his feast of bread and wine, He gives his saints a place. 4 But not the waters of a flood Can make my flesh so clean, As by his Spirit and his blood He'll wash my soul from sin. 5 Not choicest meats, or w blest wines, So much my heart refresh, As when my faith goes thro' the signs, And feeds upon his flesh. 6 I love the Lord, who stoops so low, To give his word a sea! : But the rich grace his hands bestow, Exceeds the figures still. HYMN 142. S. M. Faith in Christ our Sacrifice. 1 1\TOT all the blood of beasts, _Ll On Jewish altars slain. Could give the guilty conscience peace, Or wash away the stain. 2 But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, Takes all our sins away ; A sacrifice of nobler name, And richer blood than they. 3 My faith would lay her hand On that dear head of thine, White, like a penitent, I stand, And there confess my sin. 4 My soul looks back to see The burdens thou didst bear, W T hen hanging on the cursed tree, And hopes her guilt was there. 5 Believing, we rejoice To see the curse remove ; We bless the Lamb with cheerful voice, And sing his bleeding love. HYMN 143. CM. Flesh and Spirit. 1 "¥M7"HAT difPrent powers of grace and T ? Attend our mortal state ! I hate the thoughts that work within, And do the works I hate. 2 Now I complain, and groan, and die, While sin and Satan reign ; Now raise my songs of triumph high, For grace prevails again. sin 3 So darkness struggles with the light. Till perfect day arise, Water and tire maintain the fight Until the weaker dies. 4 Thus will the flesh and spiiit strive And vex and break my peace ; But I shall quit this mortal life, And sin for ever cease. HYMN 144. L,M. The effusion of the Spirit ; or, the success of the Gospel. 1 f^i REAT was the day, the joy was great, \Jf When the divine disciples met ; Whilst on their heads the Spirit came, And sat like tongues of cloven flame. 2 What gifts, what miracles he gave ! And power to kill, and power to save I Furnish'd their tongues with wond'rouswords Instead of shields, and spears, and swords. 3 Thusarm'd he sent his champions forth, From east to west, from south to north ; " Go ! and assert your Saviour's cause ; " Go ! spread the myst'ry of his cross." 4 These weapons of the holy war, Of what almighty force they are, To make our stubborn passions bow, And lay the proudest rebel iow. 5 Nations, the learn'd and the rude, Are by these heavenly arms subdued ; While Satan rages at his loss, And hates the doctrine of the cross. 6 Great King of Grace ! my heart subdue: I would be led in triumph too, A willing captive to my Lord, And sing the vict'ries of his word. HYMN 145. C. M. Sight through a glass, and face to face. 1 T LOVE the windows of thy grace, JL Thro' which my Lord is seen. And long to meet my Saviour's face, Without a glass between. 2 O, that the happy hour were come, To change my faith to sight ! 1 shall behold my Lord at home, In adiviner light. 3 Haste, my beloved, and remove These interposing days ; Then shall my passions all be love. And all my powers be praise. HYMN 146. L. M. The vanity of creatures ; or no rest on earth. 1 1VTAN hath a soul of vast desires, JjJl He burns within with restless fires ; Tost to and fro, his passions fly From vanity to vanity. 63 HYMN 147, 148, 149, 150. [Book 2. 2 In vain on earth we hope to find Some solid good to fill the mind: We try new pleasures ; but we feel The inward thirst and torment still. 3 So, when a raging fever burns, We shift from side to side by turns ; And 'tis a poor relief we gain, To change the place but keep the pain. 4 Great God ! subdue this vicioos thirst, This love to vanity and dust ! Cure the vile fever of the mind, And feed our souls with joys refin'd. HYMN 147. C. M. The creation of the world. Gen. i. 1 "TVTOWlet the spacious world arise, ,, JJl Said the Creator Lord ; At once the obedient earth and skies Rose at his sovereign word. 2 lD ar k was the deep; the waters lay Confus'd, and drowu'd the land; Be call'd the light, the new-born day Attends on his command. 3 He bids the clouds ascend on high ; The clouds ascend and bear A wat'ry treasure to the sky, And float on softer air. 4 The liquid element below Was gather' d by his hand ; The rolling seas together flow, And leave the solid land. 5 With herbs and plants, (a flowVy birth,) The naked globe he crown'd, Ere there was rain to bless the earth, Or sun to warm the ground. 6 Then he adorn'd the upper skies ; Behold the sun appears; The moon and stars in order rise To mark our months and years. 7 Out of the deep th' almighty King Did vital beings frame, The painted fowls cf every wing, And fish of every name.] 8 He gave the lion and the worm At once their wonderous birth, And grazing beasts of various form. Rose from the teeming earth, 9 Adam was form'd of equal clay, Tho' sovereign of the rest, Design'd for nobler ends than they, With God's own image bless'd. JO Thus, glorious in the Maker's eye. The young creation stood ; He saw the building from on high ; His word pronounc'd it good. 11 Lord, while the frame of nature stands, Thy praise shall fill my tongue : But the new world of grace demands A more exalted song. HYMN 148. C. M. God reconciled in Christ. 1 TTfcEAREST of all the names above, JLr My Jesus, and my God, Who can resist thy hea- enly love, Or trifle with thy blood ? 2 'Tis by the merits of thy death The Father smiles again : 'Tis by thine interceding breath The Spirit dwells with men. 3 Till God in human flesh I see, My thoughts no comfort find ; I The holy,just, and sacred Three, Are terr#i% to my mind. But if Immanuel's face appear, My hope, my joy begins; His name forbids my slavish fear, His grace removes my sins. 5 While Jews on their own law r3ly. And Greeks of wisdom boast, I love th' incarnate mystery, And there I fix my trust. HYMN 149. CM. Honotir to magistrates; or government from God'. 1 OTERNAL Sovereign of the sky, JCi And Lord of all below, We mortals to thy Majesty Our first obedience owe. 2 Our souls adore thy throne supreme, And bless thy Providence, For magistrates of meaner name, Our glory and defence. 3 [The crowns of righteous princes 6hine With rays above the rest, Where laws and liberties combine To make the nation bless'd.] 4 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand, While virtue finds reward ; And sinners perish from the land By justice and the sword. 5 Let Caesar's due be ever paid To Csesar and his throne ; But consciences and souls were made To be the Lord's alone. HYMN 150. CM. The Deceitfulness of Sin. SIN hath a thousand treacherous arts To practise on the mind ; With flatt'ring looks she tempts our hearts. But leaves a sting behind. Book 2.] HYMN 151, 152, 153, 154. 69 2 With names of virtue she deceives The aged and the young ; And while the headless wretch believes, She makes his fetters strong. 3 She pleads for all the joys she brings, And gives a fair pretence ; But cheats the soul of heavenly things, And chains i: down to sense. 4 So on a tree divinely fair Grew the forbidden food ; Oar mx>ther took the poison there, And tainted all her blood. HYMN 151. L. M. Prophecy and Inspiration. 1 jrp WAS by an order from the Lord, ■*- The ancient prophets spoke his word ; His Spirit did their tongues inspire, And warmM their hearts with heavenly fire. 2 The works and wonders which they wrought Confirm' d the messages they brought; The prophet's pen •■ucceeds his breath. To save the holy words from death. Great God ! mine eyes with pleasure look On the dear vWume of thy book ; There my Redeemer's face 1 see, And read his name who died for me. 4 Let the false raptures of the mind Be lost and vanish in the wind ; Here I can fix my hope secure ; This is thy word and must endure. HYMN 152. C. M. Sinai andZion Heb. xii. 18, &c 1 "fltf OT to the terrors of the Lord, .131 The tempest, fire, and smoke ; Not the thunder of that word, Which God on Sinai spoke ; 2 But we are come to Zion's hill, The city of our God, Where milder words declare his will, And spread his love abroad. 3 Behold th' innumerable host Of angels cloth'd in light ! Behold the spirits of the just, Whose faith is turn'd to sight ! 4 Behold the bless'd assembly there, Whose names are writ in heaven ! And God, the Judge of all, declares Their vilest sins forgiven. 5 The saints on earth, and all the dead, But one communion make ; AH join in Christ, their living head. And of his grace partake. 6 In such society as this My weary soul would rest : The man that dwells where Jesus is Must be for ever bless'd. HYMN 153. CM. The distemper, folly, and madntss of Sin. SIN, like a venomous disease, Infects our vital blood : The only balm is sovereign grace, And the physician, God. Our beauty and our strength are fled, And we di uw near to death ; But Christ tne Lord, recalls the dead With his almighty breath. Madness, by nature, reigns within, The passions burn and rage, Till God's own Son, with skill divine, The inward fire assuage. [We lick the dust, we grasp the wind, And solid good despise; Such is the fo;ly of the mind, Till Jesus makes us wise. We give our souls the wounds they feel, We drink the poisonous gall, And rush with fury down to hell • But heaven prevents the fall.] ' [The man possess'd among the tombs. Cuts his own flesh and cries ; He foams and raves till Jesus comes, And the foul spirit flies.] HYMN 154. L. M. Self-righteousness insufficient. 1 "T\f HERE are the mourners."* saith the T ? Lord, " That wait and tremble at my word? " That walk in darkness all the day ? "Come, make my name your trust and stay. 2 " [No works nor duties of your own " Can for 'he smallest sin atone ; " fThe robes that nature may provide, " Will not your least pollutions hide. £ " The softest couch that nature knows, "Can give the conscience no repose: " Look to my righteousness and live; " Comfort and peace are mine to give. 4 M Ye sons of pride that kindle coals " With your own hands, to warm your souls, " Walk in the light of your own tire, " Enjoy the sparks that ye desire : 5 " This is your portion at my hands, •« Hell waits you with her iron bands ; " Ye shall lie down in sorrow there, '• In death, and darkness, and despair." * Isaiah 1. 10, 11. f Issiah xxviii. gf 70 HYMN 155, 156, 157, 158, 159. [Book 2. HYMN 155. C. M. Christ our passover. 1 " J" O, the destroying angel flies Aj To Pharoah's stubborn land ! The pride and flower of Egypt dies By his vindictive hand. 2 He pass'd the tents of Jacob o'er, Nor pour'd the wrath divine ; He saw the blood on every door, And bless'd the peaceful sign, 3 Thus the appointed Lamb must bleed, To break the Egyptian yoke ; Thus Israel is fr ->m b > d ge freed, And 'scapes the angel's stroke. 4 Lord if my heart were sprinkled too, With blood so rich as thine, Justice no longer would pursue This guilty soul of mine. 5 Jesue, our passover, was slain, And has at once procur'd Freedom from Satan's heavy chain, And God's avenging sword. HYMN 156. C. M. Presumption and despair ; or Satan's various temptations. 1 T HATE the tempter and his charms, Ji. I hate his flatt'ring breath ; The serpent takes a thousand forms To cheat our souls to death. 2 He feeds our hopes with airy dreams, Or kills with slavish fear; And holds us still in wide extremes, Presumption or despair. 3 Now he persuades, " How easy 'tis " To walk the road to heaven : Anon he swells our sins and cries, "They cannot be forgien," 4 [He bids young sinners. " Yet forbear 44 To think of God or death." 44 For prayer and devotion are 44 But melancholy breath." 5 He tells the aged, ' 4 Thpy must die 44 And 'tis too late to pray ; 44 In vain for mercy now they cry, 44 For they have lost their day."] 6 Thus he supports his cruel throne By mischief and deceit. And drags the sons of Adam down To darkness and the pit. 7 Almighty God, cut short his p}wer, Let him in darkness dwell ; And that he vex the earth no more ? Confine him down to hell. HYMN 157. C. M. The same. 1 I^lTOW Satan comes with dreadful roar, Jl.^ And threatens to destroy: He worries whom he can't devour With a malicious joy. 2 Ye sons of God, oppose his rage : Resist, and he'll be gone ; Thus did our dearest Lord engage And vanquish him alone. 3 Now he appears almost divine! Like innocence and love: But the old serpent lurks within, ' When he assumes the dove. 4 Fly from the false deceiver's tongue, Ye sons of Adam fly ! Our parents found the snare too strong, Nor should the children try. HYMN 158. L. M. Few saved; or the almost Christian, the Hypocrite^ and the Jipostate. 1 "OROAD is the road that leads to death, .13 And thousands walk together there ; But wisdom shows a narrower path, With here and there a traveller. 2 44 Deny thyself, and take thy cross," Is the Redeemer's great command ! Nature must count her gold but dross, If she would gain this heavenly land. 3 The fearful soul, that tires and faints, And walks the ways of God no more, Is but esteem'd almost a saint, And makes his own destruction sure* 4 Lord, let not all my hopes be vain, Create my heart entirely new ; Which hypocrites could ne'er attain, Which false apostates never knew. HYMN 159. CM. An unconverted Stale; or, converting Grace. 1 [ /^1 REAT King oi glory and of grace ! \J$ We own with humble shame How vile is our degen'rate race, And our first father's name.] 2 From Adam flows our tainted blood, The poison reigns within ; JVJakes us averse to all that's good, And willing slaves to sin. 3 L Daily we break thy holy laws, And then reject thy grace ; Engag'd in the old serpent's cause. Against our Maker's face.] 4 We live estrang'd afar from God, And love the distance well With haste, we run the dang'rous road That leads to death and hell. Book 2.] HYMN 161, 160, 162, 163, 164. 71 5 And can such rebels be restor'd ! Such natures made divine! Let sinners see thy glory, Lord, And feel this power of thine. 6 We raise oar Father's name on high, Who his own spirit sends To bring rebellious strangers nigh, And turn his foes to friends. HYMN 160. L.M. Custom in sin. 1 Tf ET the wild leopards of the wood JLi Put off the spots that nature gives, Then may the wicked turn to God, And change their tempers and their lives. 2 As well might Ethiopian slaves Wash out the darkness of their skin : The dead as well may leave their graves, As oid transgressors cease to sin. 3 Where vice has held its empire long, 'Twill not endure the least control ; None but a power divinely strong, Can turn the current of the soul. 4 Great God ! I own thy power divine, That works to change this heart of mine ; I would be form'd anew, and bless The wonders of creating grace. HYMN 161. CM. Christian virtues ; or the difficulty oj conversion. 1 O TRAI T is the way, the door is straight, ^ That leads to joys on high ; 'Tis but a few that find the gate, While crowds mistake and die. 2 Beloved self must be deny'd, The mind and will renew'd, Passions suppressed and patience try'd, And vain desires subdu'd. 3 LFleshis a dangerous foe to grace, Where it prevails and rules ; Flesh must be humbled, pride abas'd, Lest they destroy our souls.] 4 The love of gold be banish'd hence, (That vilendolatry.) And every member, every sense, In sweet subjection lie. 5 The tongue, that most unruly power, Requires a strong restraint: We must be watchful every hour, And pray, but never faint. 6 Lord, can a feeble helpless worm Fulfil a task so hard ? Thy grace must all my work perform, And give the free reward. HYMN 162. C. M. The meditation of Heaven ; or the joys oj Faith 1 1%/TY thoughts surmount these lower skie6 JTJl And look within the veil ; Z There springs of endless pleasure rise, The waters never fail. 2 There 1 behold, with sweet delight, The blessed Three in One ; And strong affections fix my sight On God's incarnate Son. 3 His promise stands forever firm, His grace shall :e'er depart ; He binds my name upon his arm, And seals it on his heart. 4 Light are the pains that nature brings ; How short our sorrows are, When, with eternal future things, The present we compare ! 5 I would not be a stranger still To that celestial place, Where I forever hope to dwell Near my Redeemer's face. HYMN 163. C. M. Complaint of desertion and temptation. 1 T\EAR Lord ! behold our sore distress, 3-f Our sins attempt to reign ; Stretch out thine arm of eorquering grace, And let thy foes be slain. 2 [The lion with his dreadful roar, Affrights thy feeble sheep ; Reveal the glory of thy power And chain him to the deep. 3 Must we indulge a long despair ? Shall our petitions die ? Our mournings never reach thine ear, Nor tears affect thine eye? 4 If thou despise a mortal groan, Yet hear a Saviour's blood: An advocate so near the throne Pleads and prevails with God. 5 He brought the Spirit's powerful sword, To slay our deadly foes ; Our sins shall die beneath thy word, And hell in vain oppose. 6 How boundless is our Father's grace, In height and depth and length ! He made his Son our righteousness, His Spirit is our strength. HYMN 164. C. M. The end of the World. 1 \M7HY should this earth deiight us so? f T Why should we fix our eyes On these low grounds, where sorrows grow, And every pleasure dies ? 2 While time his sharpest teeth prepares Our comforts to devour, There is land above the stars, And joys above his power. 3 Nature shall be dissolv'd and die, The sun must end his race* 72 HYMN 165, 166, 167. [Book 2. The earth and sea forever rly Before my Saviour's face. 4 When will that glorbus morning rise ? When the last irumpet sound, And call the nations to the skies From underneath the ground ? HYMN 165. CM. Unfruitfulnesx, ignorance, and unsanctified affec- tions 1 J ONG have I sat beneath the sound JL i Of thy salvation. Lord ; But stiil how weak my faith is found, And knowledge of thy word! 2 Oft f frequent thy holy piace, Aid hear almost in va n ; How sma!l.« portion of thy grace My mem'ry can retain ! 3 [My dear Almighty, and my God, How little art thou known By all the judgments of thy rod And blessings of thy throne?] 4 [How rold and feeble is my love ! How negligent my fear! How low my hope of joys above ! How few affections there !] 5 Great God! thy sov'reign power impart To give thy word success ; Write thy salvation in my heart, And make me learn thy grace. 6 [Shew my forgetful fee: the way Thar leads to joys on high ; There knowledge grows without decay, And love shall never die.] HYMN 166. C. M. The Divine Perfections. 1 TTOW shall 1 praise th' eternal God, JlI Thai infinite Unknown ? Who can ascend his igh abode, Or venture near his throne ? 2 [The great Invisible ! he dwells Conceal'din dazzling light ; But his all searching eye reveals The secrets of the night. 3 Those watchful eyes, that never sleep, Survey the world around ; His wisdom is a boundless deep, Where all our thoughts are drown'd.] 4 [Speak we of strength? his arm is strong, To save or to destroy ; Infinite years his life prolong, And endless is his joy.] 5 [He knows no shadow of a change, Nor alters his decrees ; Firm a» a roik his truth remains To guard his promises,] 6 [Sinners before his presence die : How holy is his name ! His anger and "his jealousy Burn like devouring flame. ] 7 Justice, upon a dreadful throne, Maintains the rights of God, While mercy sends her pardons down. Bought with a Saviour's blood. S Now to ny soul, immortal King, Sneak some forgiving word ; Then 'twill be double joy to sing The glories of my Lord. HYMN 167. L.M. The divine perfections* 1 |^1 REAT God ! thy glories shall employ \Jf My holy fear, my humble joy ; My lips, in songs of honour bring Their tribute to the eternal King. 2 [Earth and the stars, and worlds unknown, Depend, precarious, on his throne ; All nature hangs upon his word, And grace and glory own their Lord.] 3 [His sovereign power, what mortal knows ? If he commands who dare oppose? W T ith strength he girds himself around, And treads the rebels to the ground.] 4 [Who shall pretend to teach him skill, O. guide the counsels of his will ? His wisdom, like a sea divine, Flows deep and high beyond our line.] 5 LHis name is holy, and his eye Burns with immortal jealousy ; He hates the sons of pride, and sheds His fiery vengeance on their heads.] 6 [The beamings of his piercing sight Brings dark hypocrisy to light ; Deatfi and destruction naked lie, And hell uncovered to his eye.] 7 [Th' eternal law before him stands ; His justice, with impartial hands, Divides to all their due reward, Or by the sceptre or the sword.] 8 [His mercy, like a boundless sea, Washes our load of guilt away ; While his own Son came down and died T' engage his justice on our side.] 9 [Each of his words demands my faith, My soul can rest on all he saith, His truth inviolably keeps The largest promise of his lips ] 10 O, tell me, with a gentle voice, " Thou art my God," and Til rejoice ! Fili'dwitb thy love, I dare proclaim The brightest honours of thy name. [Book 2. HYMN 168, 169, 170 HYMN 168. L. M. * And can th 7:3 HYMN 168. L The same. 1 TEHOVAH reigns, hisihrone is high, •J His robes are light and majesty ; His glory shines with beams so bright No mortal can sustain the sight. 2 His terrors keep the world in awe ; His justice guards his holy law ; His tove reveals a smiling face ; His truth and promise seal the grace. 3 Thro' all his worss his wisdom shines, And baffles Satan's deep designs ; His power is sovereign to fulfil The noblest counsels of his will. 4 And will this glorious Lord descend To be my Father and my Friend ! Then let my songs with angels join ; Heaven is secure if God be mine. HYMN 169. Proper Metre. As the 148th Psalm. THE Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high ; The garments he assumes Are light and majesty ; His glories shine With beams so bright No mortal eye Can bear the sight. The thunders of his hand Keep the wide world in awe ; His wrath and justice stand To guard his holy law ; And where his love Resolves to bless. His truth confirms And seals the grace. Thro' all his ancient works Surprising wisdom shines, Confounds the powers of hell, And breaks their curs'd designs ; Strong is his arm, And shall fulfil His great decrees, His sov'reign will And can this mighty King Of glory condescend ? And will he write his name, " My Father and my Friend !" I love his name, I love his word ; Join all my powers And praise the lord. HYMN 170. L. M. God Incomprehensible mid ^overei^n. 1 [ ^1AN creatures to perfect on find* Vy Th' eternal, unr.eaUd mind? Or can the largest stretch oi thought JVI'-asure and search his nat ire Out? 2 'Ti> high as heaven ! 'tis deep as !ih]| » And what c<;n mortals know, o. tell? His gloiy spreads beyond the ins provok'd, Drew forth its dreadful sword, He gave his soul up to the stroke, Without a murm'ring word.] 3 [He sunk beneath our heavy woes, To raise us to his throne ; There's ne'er a gift his hand bestows But cost his heart a groan.] 4 This was compassion like a God, That when the Saviour knew The price of pardon was his blood, His pity ne'er withdrew. 5 Now, tho' he reigns exalted high, His love is still as great : Well he remembers Calvary, Nor lets his saints f rget. t [Here we behold his bowels roll As kind as when he died, And see the sorrows of his soul Bleed thro' his wounded side.] 7 [Here we receive repeated seals Of Jesus' dying love: , Hard is the wretch that never feels One soft affection move. J 8 Here let our hearts begin to melt, While we his death record, And, with our joy for pardon'd guilt, Mourn that we pierc'd the Lord. HYMN 5. C. M. Christ the Bread of Life John vi. 31, 35, 39. 1 T ET us adore th' eternal Word ; JLi 'Tis he our souls hath fed ; Thou art our living stream, O Lord, And thou the immortal bread, 2 [The manna came from lower skies, But Jesus from above, Where the fresh springs of pleasure rise, And rivers flow with love. 3 The Jews, the fathers, died at last, Who ate that heavenly bread ; But these provisions which we taste, Can raise us from the dead.] 4 Bless'd be the Lord, that gave his flesh To nourish dying men ; And often spreads his table fresh, Lest we should faint again. 5 Our souls shall draw their heavenly breath , While Jesus finds supplies; Nor shall our graces sink to death, For Jesus never dies. 6 [Daily our mortal flesh decays, But Christ, our !i*e, shall come ; His unresisted power shall raise Our bodies from the tomb.] HYMN 6. L. M. The memorial of our absent Lord. John xvi. 16. Luke xxii 19. John xiv. 3. 1 TESUS is gone above the skies, •J Where our weak senses reach him not; And carnal objects court our eyes, To thrust our Saviour from our thought. 2 Heknowjs what wandering hearts we have, Apt to forget his holy face ; And, to refresh our minds he gave These kind memorials of hi« grace. 3 The Lord of life this table spread With his own flesh and dying blood ; We on the rich provision teed, And taste the wine and bless the God. 4 Let sinful sweets be all forgot, And earih grow less in our esteem j Christ and his love fill every thought, And faith and hope be tix'd on him. 5 While he is absent from our sight, 'Tis to prepare our souls a place, That we may dwell in heavenly light, And live forever near his face. 6 [Our eyes look upwards to the hills 'Whence our returning Lord shad come : We wait thy chariot's awful wheels, To fetch our longing spirits home.] HYMN 7. L. M. Crucifixion to the World by the cross of Christ. Gal. vi. 14. 1 X\THEN I survey the wonderous cross, * * On which the Prince of G lory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet? Or thorns compose so rich a crown ? 4 [His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o'er his body on the tree ; Then am I dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me.] 5 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small j Love, so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. HYMN 8. C. M. The tree of life. 1 [ 1^1 ME, let us join a joyful tune \>J To our exalted Lord, Ye saints on high, around his throne, And we, around his board. 76 HYMN 9, 10, 11. [BookS. 2 While once upon this lower ground Weary aad faint ye stood, W T hat dear refreshments here ye found ! From this immortal food !] 3 The tree of life that near the throne, In heaven's high garden, grows, Laden with grace, bends gently down Its ever smiling boughs. 4 [Hov'ring amongst th? leaves there stands The sweet celestial Dove; And Jesus on. the branches hangs The banner of his love.] 5 ['Tis a young heaven of strange delight, While in his shade we sit ; His fruit is pleasing to the sight, And to the taste as sweet. 6 New life it spreads thro 1 dying hearts, And cheers the drooping mind ; Vigour and joy the juice imparts, Without a sting behind,] 7 Now let the flaming weapon stand, And guard all Eden's trees; There's ne'er a plant in all that land That bears such frcV.s as these. 8 Infinite grace our souls adore, Whose wonderous hand has made This living branch of sovereign power To raise and heal the dead. HYMN 9. S. M. The Spirit, the Water, and the Mood. 1 John v. 6 1 W ET all onr tongues be one, M-i To praise our God on high, Who from his bosom sent his Son To fetch us strangers nigh. 2 Nor let our voices cease To sing the Saviours name ; Jesus, th' Ambassador of peace, How cheerfully became. It cost him cries and tears To bring us near to God ; Great was our debt, and he appears To make the payment good. 4 [My Saviour's pierced side Pour'd out a double flood: By water we are purify 'd, And pardon'd by the blood. 5 Infinite was our guilt, But he, our Priest, atones! On the cold ground his life was spilt, And offer'd with his groans.] 6 Look, up, my soul, to him, Whose death was thy desert, And humbly view thr living stream, Flow from his breaking heart. 7 There, on the cursed tree, In dying pangs he lies. Fulfils his Father's great decree. And all our wants supplies. 8 Thus the Redeemer came, By water and by blood ; And when the Spirit speaks the same, We feel his witness good. 9 While the eternal Three Bear their record above, Here I believe he died for me, And seal'd my Saviour's love. 10 [Lord, cleanse my soul from sin, Nor let thy grace depart ; Great Comforter ! abide within, And witness to my heart.] HYMN 10. L. M. Christ Crucified — the Wisdom at d t(,wer of God. 1 ^ ATURE with open volume, st.a' ds X% To spread her Maker's praise abroad; And every labour of his hand? Shews something Worthy of a God. 2 But in the grace thatrescu'd man His brightest form of glory shines ; Here, on the cr >ss, 'tis fairest drawn In precious blood, and crimson lines. 3 [Here his whole name appears complete ; Nor wit can guess, nor reason prove Which of the letter* best is writ, The power, the wisdom, or the love] 4 Here I behold his inmost heart. Where grace and vengeance strangely join. Piercing his Son with sharpest smart, To make the purchas'd pleasure mine. 5 O ! the sweet wonders of that cross, Where God the Saviour lov'd and died ! Her noblest life my spirit draws From his dear wounds and bleeding side. 6 I would for ever speak his name In sounds to mortal ears unknown ; With angels join to praise the Lamb, And worship at his Father's throne. HYMN 11. CM. Pardon brought to our Senses. 1 T OUD, how divine thy comforts are! _a^i How heavenly is the place Where Jesus spreads the sacred feast Of his redeeming grace ! 2 There the rich bounties of our God, And sweetest glories shine ; There Jesus says, that " I am his, " And my Beloved's mine." 3 u Herp," says the kind redeeming Lord, And shows his wounded side, " See here the spring of all your joys, , l " That open'd when I died !" ;4 LHe smiles and cheers my mournful heart. And tells of all his pain : Book 3. ] HYMN 12, 13, 14, 15. 77 " All this," says he, " I bore for thee," And then he smiles again.] 5 What shall we pay our h. avenly King For grace so vast as this? He brings our pardon to our eyes, And seals it with a kiss. 6 [Let such amazing loves as this Be sounded ail abroad ; Such favours arc: beyond degrees, And worthy of a God.] 7 To him that wash'd us in his blood Be everlasting praise. Salvation, honour, glory, power, Eternal as his days.] HYMN 12. L. M. The Gospel Feast. Luke xiv. 16, fyc. 1 [XJTOVV rich are thy provisions. Lord* A.!. Thy table furnish'd from above » The fruits o. lite o'erspread the board, The cup oerflows with heavenly love. 2 Thine ancient family, the Jews, Were first invited to the feast: We humbly take what they refuse, And Gentiles thy salvation taste, 3 We are the poor, the biind, the lame, And help was far, and death was nigh ! But at the Gospel's call we came, And every want receiv'd supply. 4 From the highway that leads to hell, From paths of darkness and despair, Lord, we are come with thee to dwell, Glad to enjoy thy presence here.] 5 [What shall we pay th' eternal Son, That left the heaven of his abode, And to this wretched earth came down, To bring us wand'rers back to God ? 6 It cost him death to save our lives ; To buy oar souls, it cost his own ; And all the unknown joys he gives Were bought with agonies unknown. 7 Our everlasting love is due To him that ransom'd sinners lost; And pity'd rebels, when he knew The vast expense his love would cost.] HYMN 13. C. M. Divine Love making a Feast, and calling in the Guests. Luke xiv. 17,22, 23. 1 TTOW sweet and awful is the place il With Christ within the doors, While everlasting love displays The choicest of her stores ! 2 Here every bowel of our God With soft compassion rolls ; Here peace and pardon, bought with blood, Is food for dying souls. 3 [While all our hearts and all our songs Join to admire the feast. Each of us cry. with thankful tongues, " Lord, why was J guest? 4 " Why was I made to hear thy voice, " And enter whiie there's room ; « When thousands make a wretched choice? " And rather starve than come?"] 5 'Twas the same love that spread the feast That sweetly forc'd us in ; Else we had still refused to taste, And perish'd in our sin. 6 [Pity the nations, O our God, Constrain the earth to come ; Send thy victorious word abroad, And bring the strangers home, 7 We long to see thy churches full, That all the chosen race, May. with one voice, and heart, and soul, Sing thy redeeming grace.] HYMN 14. L.M. The song of Simeon, Luke ii. 2S; cr a sigtil of Christ, makes death easy. 1 "J^OW have our hearts embrac'd our God; Jl.^1 We would forget all earthly charms, And wish to die as Simeon would, With his young Saviour in his arms. 2 Our lips would learn that joyful song, Were but our hearts prepar'd like his: Our souls still willing to be gone, And, at thy word depart in peace. 3 Here we have seen thy face, O Lord, And view'd salvation with our eyes ; Tasted and felt the living word, The bread descending from the skies, 4 Thou hast prepar'd this dying Lamb, Hast set his blood before our face, To teach the terrors of thy name, And show the wonders of thy grace. 5 He is our light; our morning star Shall shine on rations yet unknown ; The glory of thine Israel here, And joy of spirits near thy throne. HYMN 15. C. M. Our Lord Jesus at his own (able. 1 np HE mem'ry of our dying Lord A A wakes a thankful tongue ; How rich he spread his royal boards And bless' d the food and sung. 2 Happy the men that eat this bread ; But doubly bles^d was he, That gently bcvv'd his loving head. And lean'd it. Lord, on thee. 78 HYMN 16, 17, 18. [Book 3. 3 By faith, the same delights we taste As chat great fav'ite did And sit and lean on Jesus' breast, And taste the heavenly bread. 4 Down from the palace of the skies, Hither the King descends ; " Come, m) beloved, cat," (he cries) " And drink salvation, friends. 5 [" My flesh is food and physic too, " A balm for all your pa % ns ; " And the red streams of pard >n flow " From these my p.erced veins."] 6 Hosanna to his bounteous love, For such a feast below ! And yet he feeds his saints above ! With nobler blessings too. 7 [Come, the dear day, the glorious hour, That brings our souls to rest ! Then we shail need these types no more, But dwell at the heav'nly feast,] HYMN 16. C. M. The Agonies of Christ. 1 1^0 \V let our pains be all forgot, _L i Our hearts no more repine: Our sufferings are not worth a thought, When, Lord, compar'd with thine. 2 In lively figures here we see The bleeding Prince of love; Each of us hopes he died for me, And then our griefs remove. 3 [Our humble faith here takes her rise, While sitting round his board; And back to Calvary she flies, To view her groaning Lord. 4 His soul, what agonies it felt When his own God withdrew; And the large load of all our guilt, Lay heavy on him too. 5 But the Divinity within Supported him to bear: Dying he conquer'd hell and sin And made nis triumph there.] 6 Grace, wisdom, justice, join'd, and wrought The wonders of that day ; No mortal tongue nor mortal thought, Can equal thanks repay. 7 Our hymns should sound Ike those above, Could we our voices raise ; Yet, Lord, our hearts shall all be love, And all our lives be praise. HYMN 17. S. M. Incomparable Food; or the Flesh av.dBlood of Christ. 1 [^SMT^E sing th' amazing deeds ▼ V That grace divine performs ; Th' eternal God comes down and bleeds, To nourish dying worms. 2 This soul-reviving wine, Dear Saviour, 'tis thy blood! We thank that sacred flesh of thine, For this immortal food.] 3 The banquet that we eat I» made of heavemy things; Earth hath no dainties half so sweet As our Redemer brings. 4 In vain had Adam sought, And search'd his garden round, For there was no such blessed fruit In all that happy ground. 5 Th' angelic host above Can never taste this food ; They feast upon their Maker's love, But not a Saviour's blood. 6 On us the almighty Lord Bestows this matchless graoe, And meets us with some cheering word, With pleasure in his face. 7 Come all ye drooping saints, And banquet with the King ; This wine will drown your sad complaints And tune your voice to sing. 8 Salvation to the name Of our adored Christ ; Thro' the wide earth his grace proclaim, His glory in the high'st. HYMN 18. L. M. The same. 1 "JESUS ! we bow before thy feet: *J Thy table is divinely stor'd ; Thy sacred flesh cur souls have eat, 'Tis living bread : we thank thee, Lord! 2 And here we drink cur Saviour's blood ; We thank thee, Lord, 'tis gen'rous wine ; Mingled with love, the fountain flow'd From that dear bleeding heart of thine. 3 On earth is no such sweetness found, For the Lamb's flesh is heavenly food : In vain we search the globe around For bread so fine, or wine so good, 4 Carnal provisions can at best But cheer the heart, or warm the head • But the rich cordial that we taste Gives life eternal to the dead. 5 Joy to tbe Master of the feast, His name our souls for ever bless ; To God the King, and God the Priest, A loud hosanna round the place. Book 3.] HYMN 19, 20, 21, 22. 79 HYMN 19. L. M. §lory in the Cross ; or, not ashamed of Christ era cified. 1 A T thy command, our dearest Lord, J\^ Here we attend thy dying feast ; Thy blood, like wine, adorns thy board, And thine own flesh feeds every guest. 2 Our faith adores thy bleeding love, And trusts for lite in one that died ; We hope for heavenly crowns above, From a Redeemer crucify'd. 3 Let the vain world pronounce it shame, And fling their scandals on thy cause; We come to boast our Saviour's name, And make our triumphs in his cross. 4 With joy we tell the scoffing age, He that was dead hath left his tomb ; He lives above their utmost rage, And we are waiting till he come. HYMN 20. C. M. The Provisions for the Table of our Lord ; or, the Tree of Life, and River of Love. 1 II" ORD, we adore thy bounteous hand, JLi And sing the solemn feast Where sweet celestial dainties stand For every willing guest. 2 [The tree of life adorns the board With ridi immortal fruit, And ne'er an angry flaming sword To guard the passage to 't. 3 The cup stands crown'd with living juice; The fountain flows above, And runs down streaming, for our use, In rivulets of love.] 4 The food's prepar'd by heavenly art, The pleasure's well refin'd ; They spread new life thro' every heart, And cheer the drooping mind. 3 Shout, and proclaim the Saviour's love, Ye saints that taste his wine ; Join with your kindred saints above, In loud hosannas join. § A thousand glories to the God That gives such joy as this ; tfosanna ! let it sound abroad, And reach where Jesus is. HYMN 21. C. M. The triumphal feast for ChrisV s victory over sin, and death, and hell. I [ |^0 ME, let us lift our voices high, V^ High as our joys arise; And join the songs above the sky, Where pleasure never dies. 2 JL 2 Jesus, the God, that fought and bled, And conquered when he fell : That rose, and at his chariot wheels Dragg'd all the powers of hell.] 3 [Jesus, the God, invites us here To this triumphal feast, And brings immortal blessings down For each redeemed guest.] 4 The Lord ! how glorious is his face ! How kind his smiles appear ! And O ! what melting words he says To every humble ear ! 5 " For you, the children cf my love, " It was for you I died ; " Behold my hands, behold my feet, " And look into my side. 6 " These are the wounds for you I bore, " The tokens of my pains, u When I came down to free your souls " From misery and chains. 7 [" Justice unsheath'd its fiery sword, M And plunged it in my heart; < Infinite pangs for you I bore " And most tormenting smart. 8 tl When hell and all its spiteful powers, " Stood dreadful in my way, " To rescue those dear lives of yours, " I gave my own away. 9 " But while I bled, and grcan'd, and died, " I ruin'd Satan's throne ; '• High on my cross I hung and spy'd " The monster tumbling down. 10 " Now you must triumph at my feast, " And taste my flesh, my blood, " And live eternal ages bless'd, " For 'tis immortal food." 11 Victorious God! what can we pay For favours so divine ? We would devote our hearts away To be for ever thine.] 12 We give thee, Lord, our highest praise^ The tribute of our tongues ; But themes so infinite as these Exceed our noblest songs. HYMN 22. L. M. The compassion of a dying Christ. 1 ^"kUR spirits join t' adore the Lamb *. \J O, that our feeble lips could move In strains immortal as his name, And melting as his dying love ! 2 Was ever equal pity found ? The Prince of heaven resigns his breath, And pours his life out on the ground, To ransom guilty worms from death. 80 HYMN 23, 24, 25. [Book 3. 3 Rebels we broke our Maker's laws He from the threat'ning sets us free : JBore the full vengeance on his cross, And naii'd the curses to the tree.] 4 [The law proclaims no terror now, And Sinai's thunder roars no more: From all his wounds new blessings flow, A sea of joy without a shore. 5 Here we have wash'd our deepest stains, And heal'd our wounds with heavenly blood: Biess'd fountain ! springing from the veins Of Jesus, our incarnate God.] 6 In vain our mortal voices strive To speak compassion so divine ; Had we a thousand lives to give, A thousand lives should all be thine. HYMN 23. C. M. Grace and glory by the death of Christ, 1 [ FITTING around our Father's board, kJ We raise our tuneful breath; Our faith beholds our dying Lord, And dooms our sins to death.] 2 We see the blood of Jesus shed, Whence all our pardons rise ; The sinner views the atonement made, And loves the sacrifice. 3 Thy cruel thorns, thy shameful cross, Procure us heavenly crowns ; Our highest gain springs from thy loss ; Our healing from thy wounds. 4 Oh! 'tis impossible that we, Who dwell in feeble clay, Should equal sufferings bear for thee, Or equal thanks repay. HYMN 24. C. M. Pardon and strength from Christ. 1 "HEATHER, we wait to feel thy grace, Ml To see thy glories shine ; The Lord will his own table bless, And make the feast divine. 2 We touch, we taste the heavenly bread, We drink the sacred cup ; With outward forms our sense is fed, Our souls rejoice in hope. 3 We shall appear before the throne Of our forgving God, Dress'd in the garments of his Son, •\nd sprinkled with his blood. 4 We shall be strong to run the race, And climb the upper sky ; Christ will provide our souls with grace, He bought a large supply. 5 [Let us indulge a cheerful frame, For joy becomes a feast; We love the mem'ry of his name More than the wine we taste.] HYMN 25. C. M. Divine glories and graces. 1 TIQW are thy glories here display'd, JLM Great God ! how bright they shine ; While at thy word, we break the bread, And pour the flowing wine ! 2 Here thy revenging justice stands, And pleads its dreadful cause ; Here saving mercy spreads her hands Like Jesus on the cross. 3 Thy saints attend with every grace On this great sacrifice ; And love appears, with cheerful face, And faith with fixed eyes. I Our hope in waiting posture sits, To heaven directs her sight ; Here every warmer passion meets, And warmer powers unite. 5 Zeal and revenge perform their part, And rising sin destroy ; Repentance comes, with aching heart, Yet not forbids our joy. 6 Dear Saviour, change our faith to sight, Let sin for ever die; Then shall our souls be all delight, And every tear be dry. I cannot persuade myself to put a full period to these Divine Hymns, till I have addressed a special Song of Glory to God the Father, the Sun and the Holy Spirit Though the Latin name of it, Gloria Patri, be retained in our nation from the Roman church ; and though there may be some excesses of superstitious honour paid to the words of it, which may have wrought some unhappy prejudices in weaker Christians, yet I believe it still to be one of the noblest parts of Christian worship. The subject of it is the doc- trine of the Trinity, which is that peculiar glory of the divine nature, that our Lord Jesus Christ hath so clearly revealed unto men, and is so ne- cessary to true Christianity. The action is praise, which is one of the most complete and exalted parts of heavenly worship. I have cast the song into a variety of forms, and have fitted it, by a plain version, or a larger paraphrase, to be sung either alone, or at the conclusion of another hymn. I have added, also, a few hosannas, or ascriptions of salvation to Christ, in the same manner, and lor the same end. [Book 3. HYMN 26—34. 81 DOXOLOGIES HYMN 26. 1st. L.M. .2 Song of Praise to the ever blessed Trinity> God the Father, Son, and Spirit. 1 TJLESS'D be the Father and his love, JlJ To whose celestial source we owe Rivers of endless joy above, And rills of comfort here below. 2 Glory to thee, great Son of God : From whose dear wounded body rolls A precious stream of viial blood ; Pardon and life for dying souls. 3 We give thee, sacred Spirit, praise; Who in our hearts of sin and wo, Makes living springs of grace arise, And into boundless giory flow. 4 Thus God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, we adore ; That sea of life and love unknown, Without a bottom or a shore. HYMN 27. 1st. C. M. 1 i^l LORY to God, the Father's name, \M Who from our «inful race Chose out his fav'rites, to proclaim The honours of his grace. 2 Glory to God the Son be paid, YV ho dwelt in humble clay, And, to redeem us from the dead, Gave his own life away. 3 Glory to God the Spirit give, From whose almighty power Our souls their heavenly birth derive, And bless the happy hour. 4 Glory to God, who reigns above, Th' eternal Three in One, Who by the wonders of his love, Has made his nature known. HYMN 28. 1st. S. M. T ET God the Father live For ever on our tongues ; Sinners from his first love derive The ground of all their songs. 2 Ye saints employ your breath In honour to the Son, Who brought your souls from hell and death, By oft'ring up his own. 3 Give to the Spirit praise Of an immortal strain, Whose light, and power , and grace, convey Salvation down to men. While God, the Comforter, Reveals our pardon'd sin, O may the blood and water bear The same record within. To the Great One in Three That seals this grace in heaven, The Father, Son, and Spirit, be Eternal glory given. HYMN 29. 2d. L. M. GLORY to God the Trinity, Whose name hath mysteries unknown ; In essence One, in persons Three; A social nature, yet alone 2 When all our noblest powers are join'd, The honours of thy name to raise; Thy glories over-match our mind, And angels faint beneath the praise. HYMN 30. 2d. C. M. THE God of mercy be ador'd, Who calls our souls from death, Who saves by his redeeming word And new creating breath. 2 To praise the Father and the Son, And Spirit all divine ; The One in Three, and Three in One, Let saints and angelsjoin. HYMN 31. 2d. S. M. LET God the Maker's name, Have honour, love, and fear; To God the Saviour pay the same 5 And God the Comforter. 2 Father of lights above Thy mercy we adore ; The Son of thine eternal love, And Spirit of thy power. HYMN 32. 3d. L. M. TO God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Be honour, praise, and glory given, By all on earth and all in heaven. HYMN 33. Or thus. ALL glory to thy wondrous name, Father of mercy, God of love; Thus we exalt the Lord, the Lamb, And thus we praise the heavenly Dove. HYxMN 34. 3d. C. M. NOW let the Father and the Son, And Spirit be ador'd, Where there are works to make him known, Or saints to love the Lord. 82 HYMN 35—42. [Book 3. HYMN 35, Or thus HONOUR to thee, Almighty Three, And everlasting One; All glory to the Father be, The Spirit and the Son. HYMN 36. 3d. S. M. YE angels round the throne, And saints that dwell below, Worship the Father, love the Son, - And bless the Spirit too. HYMN 37. Or thus. GIVE to the Father praise^ Give glory to the Son, And to the Spirit of his grace Be equal honour done. HYMN 38. A Song of Praise to the Blessed Trinity, The first as the 148th Psalm. 1 T GIVE immortal praise X To God the Father's love, For all my comforts here, And better hopes above: He sent his own Eternal Son To die for sins That man had done. 2 To God the Son belongs Immortal glory too, Who bought us with his blood From everlasting wo: And now he lives, And now he reigns, And sees the fruit Of all his pains. 3 To God the Spirit's name Immortal worship give, W hose new creating power Makes the dead sinner live ; His work completes The great design, And tills the soul With joy divine. 4 Almighty God , to thee Be endless honours done. The undivided Three, And the mysterious One ; Where reason fails With all her powers, There faith prevails, And love adores. HYMN 39. The second as the 148th Psalm. 1 FTIO Him that chose us first, JL Before the world began ; To him that bore the curse To save rebellious man ; To him that formM Our hearts anew, Is endless praise And glory due. 2 The Father's love shall run Thro' our immortal songs ; We bring to God the Son, Hosannas on our tongues : Our lips address The Spirit's name, With equal praise And zeal the same. Let every saint above, And angel round the throne, For ever bless and love The sacred Three in One. Thus heaven shall raise His honours high, When earth and time Grow old and die. HYMN 40. The third as the I48lh Psalm. TO God the Father's throne Perpetual honours ra'se j Glory to God the Son, To God the Spirit praise ; And while our lips Their tribute bring, Our faith adores The name we sing. HYMN 41. Or thus. TO our eternal God, The Father and the Son, And Spirit all divine, Three mysteries in one : Salvation, power, And praise be given, By all on earth, And all in heaven. HYMN 42. L.M. The hosanna ; or, salvation ascribed to Chri&l. HOSANNA to King David's Son, Who reigns on a superior throne ; We bless the Prince of heavenly birth. Who brings salvation down to eartb. Book 3.] HYMN 43, 44, 45. S3 2 Let every nation, every age, In this delightful work engage ; Old men and babes in Sion sing The growing glories of her King. HYMN 43. C. M. 1 TTOSANNA to the Prince of grace, JLJL Sion, behold thy King ; Proclaim the Son of David's race, And teach the babes to sing. 2 Hosanna to th' Incarnate Word, Who from the Father came ; Ascribe salvation to the Lord, With blessings on his name. HYMN 44. S. M. 1 TJOSANNA to the Son .IX Of David and of God, Who brought the news of pardon down, And bought it. with his blood. 2 To Christ th' anointed King, Be endless blessings given ; Let the whole earth his glory sing, Who made our peace with heaven. HYMN 45. As the 148lh Psalm. HOSANNA to the King Of David's ancient blood I Behold he comes to bring Forgiving grace from God ; Let old and young Attend his way, And at his feet Their honours lay. Glory to God on high, Salvation to the Lamb; Let earth, and sea, and sky His wonderous love proclaim: Upon his head Shall honours rest, And every age Pronounce him bless'd SNP OF TKfi THIRD B90X< To find any Hymn by the Title or Contents of it. Note. — The letters a, b,c, signify the first, second and third book ; the figures direct to the hymn. — If you find not what hymn you seek under one word of the title, seek it under another, or by some word that is of the same signification, though, perhaps, not mentioned in the title of the hymn. AARON and Christ, a 145. Moses and Josh- ua, b 124. Abraham's blessing on the Gentiles, a 60, 113. 1 14, b 134. Offering his son, a 129. Absence and presence of God, b 93. 94, 100. From God for ever intolerable, b 107 Access to the throne, by a Mediator, b 108. Adam,'hh fall, a 107. Corrupt nature from him, b 128. The first and the second, a 57, 124. Adoption, a 64, 143. And election, a 54. Advocate. See Chrises intercess : on. Affections inconstant. b20. Unsanctified, bl65. Afflicted, Christ's compassion to them, a 125. Afflictions removed, a 87. Submitted to, a 5, 129, b 109- Support and comfort under them, b 50, 65- And death under Pro?idence a 83. Almost christian, b 158. Ambition, &c. b 101. Angels sinning, b 24. Standing and fulling, b 27. Praise ye the Lord, b 27. Punishe* and men saved, b96, 97. Their ministry to Christ and saints, b IS, 112, U3. Anger of God. See Wrath, Vengeance, Hell. Ansxcer to the church's prayers, a 30. Anti-Christ, his ruin, a 29, 56, 59. SeeEnemies Apostate, b 158. Apostles'' commission, a 128. Ascension and resurrection cff Christ, b 76. Assistance against temptations, a 15.32,b50 65. Assurance of heaven, a 27, b65. Of the love of Christ, a 14, b 73. Of faith, a 103. Attributes. See God. BABYLON fallen, a 56, 59. See Enemies. Backslidings and returns, b 20. Baptism a 52. Preaching and the Lord's Sup- per, b 141. And circumcision, a 121, b 127, 134, Burial with Christ, a 122. Beatitudes, a 102. Believe and be saved, a 100. Behever baptized, a 52, 122. Birth first and second, a 95, 99. Of Christ, miracles at it, b 136. Blessed are the dead in the Lord, a 18, Socie- ty in heaven, b 33, 75. Blessedness and business of heaven, a 40, 41, b 86. Only in God, b 93. 94, 100. Blessing of Abraham on the Gentiles, a 113. 114, b 134. Blood and flesh of Christ is our food, c 17, 18. The seal of the New Testament, c 3. The Spirit and the water, c 9. Boasting excluded, a 96. Bodies frail. See Life, Health, Flesh. Bock of God's decrees, b 99. Bread of life is Christ, c 5. breathing towards hea v en, b23. Burial, b 63. With Christ in baptism, a 122. And death of a saint, b 3. CANAAN and heaven o 66, 124. Carnal joys parted with, b 10, II. Reason humbled, a 11, 12. Ceremonial. See Law, Types. Priest. Characters of the children of God, a 143. Of Christ, a 146, 150. wf blessedness, a 102. Charity and unchantableness, a 126. And love. a 130, 133. Children in the covenant of grace, a 113, 114. Devoted to God, a 121, b 127. Christ. See Lord and Aaron, a 145. And Adam, a 124 His ascension, b 76. Beatific sight of him, b 75. Beloved, described, a 75. The bread of life, c 5. His care of the young and f eble, a 125, 138 And the church, seeking, finding, &c, See Vhurch. Coming to judge, a 61. His commission, b 103 104. Communion with him, a 66, 71. And saints, a 67, 76, c 2. Compared to in- animate things, a 146. His coronation and espousals, a 72. His cross, not to be ashamed of, c 19. Crucified. God's wisdom and Power, c 10. David's son, a 16, 50. His death caused by sin, b 81. Grace and glory by it, c23. Victo- ry and kingdom, b 1 14. His divine nature, a 2, 13, 92, b 51. Dwells in heaven, visits the earth, a 76. Enj yment of him, b 15, 16. His eterni- ty, a 2, 92. Example, b 139. Excellencies a 75, b 47. Faith and knowledge of him, a 103. His flesh and blood our food, c 17, 18. Found and brought to the church, a 71. His glory in heaven, b 91. God reconciled in him, b 148. Grace given us in him, a 137, b 40. High Priest and King, a 61. His human and divine naure, a 2, 13, 16. Humiliation and exaltion, a 1, 63, 141, 142, b 5, 43, 81,83, 84, c 10. 16. His incarnation, a 3, 13. Intercession, b 36, 37, 118. Invitation to sinners, a 127. The King at his table, a 66. His kingdom among men, a 3, 21. knowledge and faith in him, a 103. The Lamb of God, a I, 25, 62, 63. His love to the church, a 14, 77. Under desertion, b 50. Shed abroad in the heart, a 135. To men, a 92. Lifted up, a 112. INDEX. 35 Ministered to by angels, b 112, 113. Miracles at the birth of Christ, b 136. Miracles in his life, death, and resurrection, b 137. And Moses, a 118. Names and tii.es, a U7, 14*, 149, 150. Na tivitv, a 3, 13. Obeyed or resisted, a 93. His offices, a 149. 150. b 132. Pardon and strength from him, c 24 Our passfver, b 155. His person glorious and gracious, a 75, b 47. Our Physician, a 112. His pity to the afflicted and tempted, a 125. His priesthood, a 145, b 118. His presence. See Presence. Prophecies and types of him, b 135 ' Prophet, Priest, and King, a 25 132. Our Prophet and Teacher, a 93. Redemption. See Redeem. Rejected by the Jews, a 141 Resurrection, b 72, 76. Is our hope, a 26. Resurrection, life, and death JMiraculous, b 137. Revealed to man, a 10 To babes, a II, 12 Righteousness and strength in him, a 84, 85, 97. Righteous- ness valuable a 109. His sacrifice, b 142 And intercession, b 118. Salvation, righteousness and strength in him, a 15, 84, 85. 97, 98 Our sanc.ification,a 97, 98. Satan at enmity, a 107. Saints in his hand, a 138. Our Shepherd, a 67, 142. The substance of the types, b 12. Sent by the Father, a 100, b 103, 104. His sufferings, c 16 And godly sorrow, b 9, 106. And glory, a 1. 62, 63, b 43 81, 83, 84, c 10. His titles and kingdom, a 13. Triumph over our enemies, a 28, 29- Types and prophe- cies of him, b 135. Victory over Satan, a 58, b 89- Death and hell c 21. Unseen and beloved a 108. Wisdom of God, a 92. Our wisdom and righ- teousness, a 97, 98. Worshipped by the crea- tion, a 62. Christian. See Saints, Spiritual, &c. Reli- gion, its excellency, b 131. Almost, b 158 Virtues, b 161. Church See Worship, Saints, Spiritual. Its safety and protection, a 8, 39, b 64. 92. It enemies slain by Christ, a 28, 29. Conversing with Christ, namely, seeking, findi* g, calling, answering, a 66—71. Under God's care a 66 Espousals with Christ, a 72 Beauty in the eyes of Christ, a 73 The garden of Christ, a 74, Saved, and enemies of disappointed b 92. Circumcision abolished, b 134. And baptism, a 121, bl27. Clothing, spiritual, a 7. 40. Comfort in the covenant with Christ, b 40. Restored, b 73. See Pardon. In sorrows of mind and body, b 50, 65. Communion with Christ and saints, a 2. Be- Complaint of a heard heart, b 98. Of desertion and temptations, b 163. Of dulness, b 31. Of indwelling sin, a 115. Ol ingratitude, b / 4. Of sloth and negligence, b 25, 32. Condemnation by ihe law. a 94. t ondescension to our worship b45, Affairs,b46- Confession and pardon, a 131. Conscience, good, the pleasures of it, b 57. Se- cure, and awakened, a 115. Constancy in the gospel, b 4. Contention and love, a 130 Conversion a 104, b 159. The difficulty of it, b 161. Delayed, a 88- 91. The joy of hea- ven, a 101. Conviction of sin by the law, a 94, 115. By the cross ol Christ, b 81, 95. Corrupt nature from Adam, a 57, 107, b 128, 150. Covenant of grace, a 9. Children therein, a 1 13, 114. Sealed and sworn, a 139, c 3. Hope in it, a 139 Made with Christ, our comfort, b 40. Of works. See Law and Gospel. Covetousness, &c a 24. b 56. 101. Courage and constancy, a 14 15, 48, b 4, 65. Creation a 92 b 71, 147. ISew, b 130. Pre- servation, &c. of this world, b 13. Creatures praise the Lord, b71. Love dan- gerous, b 48. God above them, a 82. Their vanity, b 146. Cross ol Christ is our glory, c 19. Repentance flowing from it, b 106. Salvation in it, b 4. Crucifixion to the world by it, c 7. Curse and promise, a 107. Custom in sin, b 160. DAKGLRS of our earthly pilgrimage, b 53. Of death and hell, b 55- Of love to the creatures, b 48. Darkness dispelled by Christ's presence, b54. Of providence, b 109. Day of grace, and lime of duty, a 88. Of judg- ment, a 45, 61, 65, 89 90. Dead in the Lord, their blessedness, a 18. To sin by the cross of Christ, a 106. Death. See Christ And afflictions under Pro- vidence, a 83. Terrible to the unconverted, a 91, Made easy by the sight of Christ, b 31, c 14. By a sight of heaven, b 66. God's presence in it, b 49, 117. Our fear of it, b 31- Desirable, a 99, b 61. Overcome, a 17. Triumph over, a 6, b 110. Prepared for, a 27, b 63. Of a sinner, a 24, b 2. And burial of a saint, a 18, b 3. And eternity b 28- And glory, a 110, b 61. And the resurrection, b 3, 102, 110. Of Moses at God's command., b 49 Dreadful and delightful, b 52. Deceitfuiness of sin, b 150. Decrees of God, a 1 1, 12. 96, 1 17, b 99- Deity of Christ, a 2, 13. 92, b 51. Delay of conversion, a 88—91, b 25, 32. tween Christ and the Church, a 66— 71. blDelight in worship, b 14 In God, b 42. In 15, 16. converse with Christ, b 15, 16. Compassion of a dying Christ, c 22, To the \ Deliverance from death and the grave, b 3. afflicted, a 125. See Enemies, Church. And submission, a 86 INDEX, 129. From spiritual enemies, a 47, b 65, Flesh, and blood of Chrst «he best food, c W 82, 111. t 18. Our taberoacle, a 110. And spirit, b 14& Dependence. See Faith. 'Food, spiritual, a 7, 67 6b, 74. b 15, See Feast. Desertion and temptation complained of, b 163. FoUy and madness of sin, b 153. Desire of Christ's presence, b J00. See more Forbearance. See Patience. in Heaven. Christ's Love, &c. Despair and presumption, a 115, b 156, 157. Devil vanquished, a 58. See Victory. Devotion, fervent, desired, b 34, Difficulty of conversion, b 161. Dissolution of this world, b i3, 164. Disease. See Sickness. Distemper, folly and madness of sin, bl53. Distinguishinglove, a II, 12,96, 117, b 96, 97 Divine. See God, Deity, &c. Dominion of God, and our deliverance, b 111. Eternal, b 67. Over the sea, b 70. Doubts and fears suppressed, b 73. Dox^logies, c26— 45. Dahiess, spiritual, b 25. EA R.TH, no rest on it, b 146. And heaven, b 10, 11, 53. Effusion of the Spirit, b 144. Eicciivn excludes boasting, a 96. Free, a 11. • 12, 54, 1 17. See Decrees. End of the World, b 161. Enemies of the church disappointed, b 92 Salvation from them, b 82, 88. Triumphed over by Christ, a 28, 29. See ChurcU, Baby- lon, Michael. Enjoyment of Christ, b 15, 16. See Worship. Enmity between Christ and Satan, a 107. Envy and iove, a 130. Espousals of the church to Christ, a 72. Establishment in grace, b 82. Eternity of God, b 17. Of his dominion, b 67. And death, b 28. Succeeding this life, b 55. See Heaven, Death. Evening and morning hymns, a 79, 80, 81, b 6,7, 8 Exaltation. SeeChrist, Glory, Sufferings, &c. Example of Christ, b 139. Of saints, b 140. Excellency of the Christian religion, b 131. FAITH 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 U0. Assisted by sense, b 141. Its joy, b 162- In Christ our sacrifice, b 142. And salvation, a 100. Of assurance., a 103- And sight, allO, b 145. Triumphing in Christ, a 14. For pardon and sanctification, b 90. Faith and reason, b 87, 109. Faithfulness of God's promises, b 40, 60, 69. tall of angeis and men, b 24. And recovery of man, a 107, b 78. Fears and doubis suppressed, b 73. Feast of love, a 6S. Of triumph, c 21. Of the gospel, a 7, c J2, 20. Made, and guests in- vited, c 13. Felluxcship. See Cojnmuniov. Fervency of devotion desired, b 34. Few saved, b 158. Forgiveness. See Pardon. Formality in worship, a 136. Frail. See Life, Health. Forgetfulness^b 165. Frailty and folly, b 32. Free. See Grace, Election. Freedom from sin and misery in heaven, b 86. Funeral thought, b 61, 6i. See Death, Burial* GARDEN of Christ, is the church, a 74, Garment »>f salvation, a 7. 20. Gentiles. Christ revealed to them, a 10, 13, 60, c 13, 14. Abraham's blessing on them, a 113, 114, b 134. Giorijiid martyrs and saints, a 40, 41. Body, bllO. Glory and death, a 110, b 61 See Heaven. Of God above our reason, b 87. Of Christ in heaven, b 91. See i. hrist. And grace by the death of Christ, c 23. Justificaion and sanctification, a 3. To the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, c26-4l. 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. God all, and in all, b 93, 94. His absence, See Absence. His attributes, b 51, 166, 169 Glorified by Christ, b 126, c 10. The aveni ger of his saints, b 115. Care of his church, a 39. Condescension tm human affairs, b 46. To our worship, b 45. The Creator and Redeemer, b 35. Our delight, b 42. Our defence, a 47. Do- minion over the sea, b. 70. Dominion, and our deliverance, b 411, Dwells with the humble, a 87, Eternity, b 17. Eternal dominion, b 67. Ever- lasting absence intolerable, b 100, 107. Far above his creatures, a 82. The Father, Son and Spirit, c 26—41. His faithfulness to his promises, b 60, 69. Glory and defence of Sion,b64. His glory above our reason, b 87. His goodness, b 58, 80. His grace. See Grace. Government from him, b 149. Holiness, justice, and sovereignty, a 86. Invisible, b 26. Incomprehensible, b 87, 170. His kingdom supreme, b 1 15. His love in send- ing his Son, a 100. And our neighbor loved, a 116. Our portion or chief good, b 93, 94. His power, b 80. And goodness, b 6, 7, 8. His praise. See Praise Presence in life, and at death, b 117. See Presence. Preserver of our lives, b 6, 7, 8, 19- Promise and truth unchangeable, a 139. Sight of him weans us from earth, b 41. Sove* r«ign. b 170. INDEX, 87 Terrible majesty, b 22. And mercy, b 80 His truth, b 60, 69. Vengeance, b 44, 62. Unity and Trinity, c 26 41 . His word, a 53, Wrath and mercy, a 42 A song of praise to b, 1. Goodness of God, b 58 74. See Grace. And power of God, a 42, b 80. Gospel feast, c 12. See Grace Feast. Invita- tion and provision, a 7, e 20. Times, their blessedness, a 10. See Scripture. Glorifies God, b 126. No liberty to bin, a 106, 132, 140. Not ashamed of it, a 103, c 19 And law, a 94, b 120, 121, 124- Sinned against, a 118. Its different success, a 119, b 144. Ministry, a 10 Attested by miracles, a 128. b 136, 137. Its glorious effects, b 138. Government from God, b 149. Grace and glory by the death of Christ, c 23 Of the Spirit, a 102. Converting, b 159. In 25. Justifies, a 94. Sanctifies Of heaven our support under trials, b 65. Of the resurrection, bo, 110. Hosanna to Christ, a 16, c 42, &c. Human affairs condescended to by Gcd, b 46. Nature of Christ, a 2, 3, 13,60. Humble, God's dwelling, a 87. Enlightened, all, 12, 50. Worship of heaven, b 68. Humiliation. See Christ, Sufferings, &c. And prayer, public, a 30, Humility and pride, a 127. And meekness, a 102. In heaven, b 68. Hypocrisy and sincerity, a 136. Hypocrite or aimost Christian, b 158. IGNORANCE enlightened, a 11, 12. Ignorance and unfruitfulness, b 165. Impenitence, b 125. Incarnation of C hrist, a 2, 3, 13, 60. IncomprehensibleGod, b87. And invisible, b26. Inconstancy of our love, b20. Infants. See Children. exercise, c and saves, a 111. Not conveyed by parents,i/w < °Ta£iiwtf'e complained of, b 74; a 99. All sufficient in duty and sufferings, a| Inspiration and pvoph( cy, b 151. 15, 32, 104. Given in Christ, a 137. Conve- •Institution of the Lord's supper, c 1. nant, a 9. Children in it, a 113, 114. And Insufficiency of self-r;ghteousness, b 154. holiness, a 132. Electing, a 54. Its freedom ' Jnter cession of Christ, b 36, 37, 118. and sovereignty, a 11, 12, 96, 117, b 96, 97.: Invitation of Christ answered, a 70. Of the And glory in the person of Christ, b 47.1 gospel, a 79, 127, c 13, 20. Adopting, a 64. Persevering, a 51. Promises,' JEALOUSY of our love to Christ, a 78. a 7, 9. Throne accessible by Christ, b 36, Jesus. See Lord, Christ. 37, 108. | Jews. See Moses, Gospel, Christ, Gentiles. John the Baptist's message, a 50. Joshua, Aaron, and Moses, b 124. Gratitude for divine favours, b 116. HAPPINESS. See Blessed, Heaven. Hardness of heart, b 98. Hatred and love, a 130. Health preserved, b 6, 7, 8, 19. Restored, a 55. Heaven and earth, b 10, 1 1, 53. And hell, a 45. Invisible and holy, a 105- Meditation of it. b 162. Joy there for repenting sinners, a I0L Its biessedness and business, a 40, 41. The hope of it our support, b 65. Its pros- pect makes death easy, b 66. Worship of it humble, b 68. Freedom from sin and mis- ery there, b 86. Hoped for by Christ's resur- rection, a 26. Insured and prepared for, a 27. Christ's dwelling-place, a 76, b 91. Sight of God and Christ there, b 23. Blessed society there, b 33. Desired, b 68. Heavenly mindedness, b 57. Joy on earth, b 15, 30, 59 Hell and death, b 2, And judgment, a 45, b 62. Or the vengeance of God, b 22, 44. The holy fear of it, b 107. Hezekiah's song, a 55. Holy. See Spirit. Holiness. See Grace, Spiritual. Sanctification, And sovereignty of God, a 82, 86 And grace, a 132, 140. Its characters, a 102. Honour vain, b 101. To magistrates, b 149- Hope of the living, a 88. Gives light and strength, b 129. In the covenant, a 139 Of heaven by Christ's resurrection, a 26 2 c Joy, faith and love, a 108. Of faith, b 162. Carnal parted with, b 10. 11. Heavenly upon earth, a 135, b 30, 59. Spiritual restored, b 73. See more in Delight, Comfort. Judgment day, a 45, 61, 65, 89. 90. And hell, b 62. Christ coming to it, a 61. Justice, &c. of God, a S6. Justification, a 14. See Pardon. By faith not by works, a 94, 109. Sanctitication, a 7, 9, 20. 84, 85, b 90. And glory, a 3. KINGDOM and titles of Christ, a 13. Of Christ, among men, a 21, 65. Of God eter- nal, b 68. Supreme, b 115. Knowledge and faith of Christ, a 103. Saving, from God, a 11, 12,93. LAMB that was slain, a 1,25,62. See Christ. Law convinces of sin, a 1 15. Condemns, a 94. Gospel, b 120, 121, 124 And gospel sinned against, a 118. Levitical priesthood fulfilled in Christ, b 12. Life frail, and succeeding eternity, b 55. Pre- served, b 6, 7, 8, 19. Short, frail, miserable, a 82, b 39, 68. The day of giace and hope, a 88. Light and salvation by Jesus Christ, a 50- Iri darkness by the presence of God, b 54. Given to the blind, all, 12. Long sufferance. See Patience. Lord Jesus at his own table, a 66. c 15. Sup. per, preaching and baptism, b 141. Supper 8S INDEX. instituted, c I, Day, a 72. Delightful, b 14. Table provided for, < 20 See more in Christ. Love i Christ unchangeable, a 14,29. Shed abroad in the heart <* 135 Its banquet, a 68. c 13 Or Christ in wor s -md deed-, a 77. Oi Christ its strength, a 78. Unseen, a 108 To Christ, b 100. To G»d pleasant and pow- eriui, b ,30. And hatr d, a 130. Faith and joy, u 108 And charity, a 133. Of God in sending his Son, a 100, b 103, 104. To God and our neighbour, a 116. Religion, vain without it. a 134 Peace and meekness, a 102. v>f Christ dymg, e 4, 22. To God in- consu. t, b 30. io the creatures dangerous, b 48. Distinguish^ ;, a 11, 12, b 96, 97. MAl>NESS. folly and distemper of sin, b 153 Magistrates honoured, b 149. Majesty of God ienib>e, b22, 62. Maine anu lo-e, a 130. Man saved, and angels punished, b 96, 97. Mortal and vain, a 82. His fall and recovery, a 107. Martyrdom, a 14, b 4. Martyrs glorified, a 40, 41. Mary the virgin's song, a 60. Mediator, the way to the throne of grace, b 106. Meditation of heaven, b 162. And retirement, b 122. Memory weak, b 165. Memorial of our absent Lord, c 6 Mercies national, b I, 111. See Grace,JVrath, Thanks. Messiah born, a 60. Come b 12. MichaeVs war with the dragon, a 58. Minister's, commission, a 128. Ministry of angels, b 18. Of the gospel, a 10 Misery and sin banished frum heaven, b 86 A .d shortness of life, b 39. Without God in th<- world, b56. Of sinners. See Sinner, Death, Hell. Morning and evening songs> a 79, 80, 81, b6 7,8. 3lortali(y and vanily of man, a 82. Moi tfcaiion to the world by the sight of God b 41. By the cross of Christ, b 106, c 7. Moses and Christ, a 49, 1 18. Moses dying, b 49. Aaron and Joshua, b I2k Mourning, See Complaints, Repentance. Mysteries revealed, all, 12. NATIONAL mercies and thanks, b 1, 111, Nativity of Christ, a 2. 3, 13. ISatiire and grace, a 104. Corrupt from Adam, a5r. I) 128. 159. Neighbour and God loved, a 116. New covenant sealed, c 3. Promises, a -7 Song, a I. Creature, a 9. Testament in the blood of Christ, c 3- Creation, a 95, b 130 Birth, a 95. November 5th, a song of praise, b 92. OBEDIENCE, evangelical, a 140, il3. Old age and death of the unconverted, a 91. Offence not to be given, a 126. Offices and operations of the Holy Spirit, b 133. And of Christ, a 146- 150, b 132. Oirce-^vee. the wild *nd the good, 114 Ordinances. See Worship, Lord's Supper. Original sin, a 57 See Adam, Nature. PA IN 6. comfort under them, b 50. Paradise Scripture. And truth of God unchangeable, a 139. Our security, b 40, 60, 69- Prophecies and types of Christ, b 135. And inspiration, b 151. Prosperity and adversity, a 5. Vain, b 56, 101. Protection from spiritual enemies, b 82. Of the church, a 8. 22, 23. See Church. Providence, b 46. Executed by Christ, a 1 Over afflictions and death, a 83. Its dark- ness, b 109. Prosperous and afflict, ve, a 5. Provisions. See Gospel, Lord's Table. Public Ordinances. See Worship, Publican and Pharisee, a 131. Punishment for sin. See Bell, a 100, 118. RACE, christian a 48, b 53. Reason, feeble, b 87. Carnal humbled, all, 12. Recovery from sickness a 55. Reconciliation to God in Christ, b 148- Redemption in Christ, a 97, 98. b 78. And protection b 82. By price, c 4. And by power, b 29. See Christ. Regeneration, a 95, b 130. See Election, Adop- tion, Sanctification. Religion neglected, b 32. Vain without love, a 134 Christianity, the excellency of it, b 131 Revealed. See Gospel, Scripture. Remembrance of Christ, c 6. Repenting prodigal, a 123. Repentance 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. Resignation. See Submission. Resurrection, a 6, b 102, 1 10. See Death Christ, Heaven. Retirement and meditation, b 122. Returns and backsliding, b 30. Revelation of Christ. See Gentile, Gospel. Revenge and love, a 130. Rich sinner dying, a 24, b 56. Riches, their vanity b 56, 101. Righteousness and strength in Christ, a 84, So. 97, 98. Of Christ valuable, a 109. Oui robe. a 7,20, And self-righteousness, a 131. Our own insufficient, b 154. SABBATH delightful, b 14. Sacrament. See Baptism, LoraTs Supper. Sacrifice of Christ, b 142. And intercession, b 118. Safety of the church. 8, 39, b 64, 92. Saints. See Church, Spiritual. God their avenger, b 115. And hypocrites, a '36, 140. Their example, b 140. Characters of them, a 143. In the hand of Christ, a 138. Secu-j«Sow/ separat •■. See Death Heaven, Hell. Satan and Christ at enmity, a 107. His vari- ous temptations, b 156, 157. Conquered by Christ, bS9. 3«je DevU. Scripture, a 53 b 119. See Gospel. Sea u. der tin dominion of God, b 70. Sealing and witnessing Spirit, a 144. Secure and awakened sinner a 115. Security in the promisees, b 40, 60, 69. Seeking after Christ, a 67, 71. Self- Righteousness, a 131. Insufficient, b 154. Sense asssung our faith, b l4l. SenMtal delights dangerous, b 10, 11, 48. Serptnt, braze: , a 112. Shepherd, Christ and his pastures, a 67. Sho}tness, frailty, and misery of life, b32, 39, 5S. Sickness and recovery, a 55. Sight ot God mortifies us to the world, b 41. Of Christ beat fie, b 16 75. Aid faith a 1 10, 120, b 129, 145. Of Christ makes death easy, c 14. Simeon's song, a 19. c 14. Sinai a d Sion. b 152. Sincerity and hypocrisy, a 136, Sin the cause ot Christ's death, b 81. And misery banished fron> heaven, a 105, b 86. Original, a 57 Pardoned and subdued, a 9, 104, b 90- Indwelinga 115 lis pnw*r, a 115, b 86 The ruin of angels ant, n en, b 24. Custom in ii, b 160. Folly, madness and distemper of it, b 153. Conviciion of it by the law, a 115. Against the law a d gospel, a 118. Crucified, a 106. Deceitfulness of it, b 150. Sinning and repenting, b 20. Smjul pleasures forsaken, b 10. 11. Sinner, the vilest saved, a 104. And saint's Death, b 2, 3 ; 62. In- ited to Chris , a 127. Excluded heaven, a 104, 105 His death terrible, a 91, b 2. Sloth spiritual complained of. b 25. Society in heaven blessed, b 53. Son equal with the Father, b 51. See Christ. Sons of God, a 64, 143. Elect and new-burn, a 54. Song ( f angels, a 3. Of Simeon, a 19, c 14. Of Zachariah, a 50 Of Moses and the Lamb a 49,56. Of Hezekiah. a 55. Of Solomon paraphrased, a 66 — 78. Of the Virgin Ma- ry, a 60. For November 5th, b 92. Sorrow See Repentance. Comfort under ifc b 50, 60, 69. For the dead relieved, b 3. Sovereignty, a 86 S^e Grace, Election, God. rity , b 64. Beloved in Chris* , a 54 Adopted. a 64. Death and burial, b 3. In glory, a 40, 41. Communion, c 2. Salvation b 88. Of the worst of sinners, a 104. By grace, a 111. In Christ, a 137. See Christ, Cross, Grace. Heaven, Light, Redeem, Righteousness. Sanctification, justification, and glory, a 3. And pardon, a 9. Through faith, b 90. Spirit breathed after, a 74. b 34. Water and blood, c 9 His offices b 133. Witnessing and sealing, a 144. Its fruits 102 Spiritual enemies, deliverance, a 47. b 65. 82. Warfare, b 77. Pilgrimage, b 5j> Apparel, a 7, 20. Race a 48. Sloth and dulness, b 25, 34. Joy, b 73, 75. Meat, drink and clothing, a 7. Food. See Feast- Stale of nature and grace, a 104. 90 INDEX. Storm. See Thunder. Strength from heaven, a 15,32, 48. Righteous- ness and pardon in Christ, a 84, 85, c 24. Submission and deliverance, u 129 To afflic- tions, a 5, b 109. Success of the gospel, all, 12, 119, b 144. Sufferings of Christ, b 16- See Christ. Supper of the Lord instituted, c i. Baptism and preaching b 14[ Support under trials, b50, 65- Sympathy of Christ, a 125. TABLE of the Lord. See Lord. Temptations, hope under them, a 139. Of the world, b 101. Of the devil, b 65, 156, 157. And desertion complained of, b 163. Tempted, Christ's compassion to them, a 125. Terrors of death to the unconverted, a 91. Testament, new, in the blood of Christ, c 3, Thanksgiving for victory, b 111. For mercies, b 116. National b 1. Throne of grace. See Grace. Thunderer, God, b 62. Time redeemed a 88. Ours, and eternity God's b 67- Tree of life, c 8. And river of love, c 20. Trinity praised, c 26—41. Trials on earth, and hope of heaven, b 65. Triumph over death, a 6, b 1 10- Of faith in Christ, a 14. At a feast, c 21. Of Christ over our enemies, a 28. Trust. See Faith. Truth and promises of God unchangeable, a 139, b 60, 69. Types, b 12- And prophecies of Christ, b 135. VaIN prosperity, b 56, 101. Value of Christ and his righteousness, a l09 Vanity and mortality of man a 82. Of youth, a 89, 90 Of the'creatures, b 146. Victory, a thanksgiving for it, b 111. Over death, a 17. Sir. and sorrow, a 14 Of Christ over Satan, a 58, b o9. See Enemies. Virtues, christian, b 161. See Holiness, Love, Saints, Spiritual. UNBELIEF and faith,a l00,b 125- Punished, a 118. Uncharitableness, and charity, a 126. Unconverted state, b 159. Death terrible to them, a 91. Unfruitfulness, b 165. Unsanctijied affections, b 165. Unseen things, faith in them, a 120. WANDERING affections,b 20. Thoughts in worship, a 136. Warfare, christian, b77. Water, the spirit and the blood, c 9. Weak saints encouraged by Christ, a 125. By the church, a 126. Weakness our own, and Christ our strength a 15. Wisdom and power of God in Christ crucified, c 10. Carnal humbled, a 11, 12. Witnessing and sealing Spirit, a 144. Word of God, a 53. Preached, a 10, 119- See Gospel, Scripture. World, crucifixion to it by the cross, c 7. The temptations of it, b 101. Its end, b 164. Mortification to it by the sight of God b 41. Its creation, b 147. Preservation, b 13 Worship of heaven humble, b 68. Profitable, b 123- Condescended to by God, b 45. Christ present at it, a 66, b 15, 16, c 15. Ac- cepted through Christ, b 36. 37. Formality in it, a 136. Delightful, b 14, 15. 16, 42. Wrath and mercy of God, a 42, b 80. See God, Bell. YOKE of Christ easy, a 127 Youth, its vanities, a 89, 90. Advised, a 91. ZACHARIAH'S song, and John's message, a 50. Zeal in the christian race, a 48, b 129 And love, a 14. For the gospel a 103, b 4. The want of it, b25. Against sin, b 106. For God, b 116. Zion, her glory and defence, b 64- See Church,. TO FIND ANY HYMN BY THE FIRST LINE. ADORE and tremble for our God Alas, and did my Saviour bleed AH glory to thy wonderous name All mortal vauities begone And are we wretches yet alive And must this body die And now the scales have left mine eyes Arise, my soul, my joyful powers A* new-born babes desire the breast At thy command, our dearest Lord Attend while God's exalted Son Awake, my heart, arise, my tongue Awake our souls, away our fears Away from every mortal care BACKWARD, with humble shame we look Begin, my tongue, some heavenly theme Behold how sinners disagree Behold the blind their sight receive Behold the glories of the Lamb Behold the grace appears Behold the potter and the clay Behold the Rose of Sharon here Behold the woman's promised seed Behold the wretch whose lust and wine Behold, what wonderous grace Bless'd are the humble souls that see Bless'd be the everlasting God Bless'd be the Father and his love Bless'd morning, whose young dawning rays Bless'd with the joys of innocence Blood has a voice to pierce the skies Bright King of glory, dreadful God Broad is the road that leads to death Bury'd in shadows of the night But few among the carnal wise CAN creatures to perfection find Christ and his cross is all our theme Come all harmonious tongues Come dearest Lord descend aud dwell Come, happy souls, approach your God Come hither, all ye weary souls Come, holy Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, let us join a joyful tune Come, let us join our cheerful songs Come, let us lift our joyful eyes Come, let us lift our voices high Come, we that love the Lord DAUGHTERS of Zion, come, behold Dear Lord ! behold our sore distress Dearest of all the names above Page) 10 3o Si 8 59 60 53 54 30 79 64 7 11 63 12 50 2S 66 3 3 25 15 65 26 14 22 8 SO 51 04 62 46 70 21 21 73 25 54 2S 59 27 42 75 14 6u 7y 41 16 71 6S Page Death cannot make our souls afraid 46 Death may dissolve my body now 8 Death ! 'tis a melancholy day 46 Deceiv'd by subtile snares of hell 23 Deep in the dust before thy throne 26 Descend from heaven, immortal Dove 39 Do we not know that solemn word 26 Down headlong from their native skies 57 Dread Sovereign, let my evening song 35 ERE the blue heavens were stretch'd abroad 3 Eternal Sovereign of the sky 68 Eternal Spirit! we confess 65 FAITH is the brightest evidence 25 Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone 37 Father, I long, I faint to see 50 Father, we wait to feel thy grace 80 Firm as the earth thy gospel stands 29 From heaven the sinning angels fell 57 From thee, my God, my joys shall rise 52 GENTILES by nature we belong 24 Give me the wings of faith to rise 66 Give to the Father praise 81 Glory to God the Trinity 81 Glory to God the Father's name 80 Glory to God who walks the sky 48 God is a Spirit, just and wise 28 God of the morning, at whose voice 18 God of the seas, thy thundering voice 51 God! the eternal, awful name 40 God, who, in various methods, told 12 Go preach my gospel, saith the Lord 27 Go worship at lininanuel's feet 31 Great God ! how infinite art thou 60 Great God, I own th\ sentence just- 4 Great God ! thy glories shall employ 72 Great God to what a glorious height 61 Great King of glory and ol grace 70 Great was the day, the joy was great 67 HAD I the tongues of Greek? and Jews 28 Happy the church, thou sacred place 49 Happy the heart where graces reign 43 Hark ! from the tombs a doleful sound 49 Hark ! the Redeemer from on high 15 Hear what the voice from heaven proclaims 7 Hence from my soul, sad thoughts be gone 61 Here at thy cross, my dying God 35 High as the heavens above the ground 62 High on a hill of dazzling light 38 Honour to thee, Almighty Three 81 92 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Hosannas, &c. Hosanna to our conquering King Hosanna to the Prince of Light Hosanna to the Royal Son Hosanna with a cheerful sound How are are thy glories here display'd How beauteous are their feet How can I sink with such a prop How condescending and how kind How full of anguish is the thought How heavy is the night How honourable is the place How large the promise ! bow divine How oft have sin and Satan strove How ricft are thy provisions, Lord How sad our state by nature is How shall I praise the eternal God How short and hasty is our life How should the sons of Adam's race How strong thine arm is, mighty God How sweet and awful is the place How vain are all things here below How wonderous great ! how glorious bright I CANNOT bear thy absence, Lord I give immortal praise I hate the tempter and his charms I lift my banner, saith the Lord I love the windows of thy grace I send the joys of earth away I sing my Saviour's wonderous death I'm not asham'd to own my Lord In Gabriel's hand a mighty stone In thine own ways, God of love In vain the wealthy mortals toil In vain we lavish out our lives Infinite grief ! amazing wo Is this the kind return JEHOVAH reigns, his throne is high Jehovah speaks, let Istael hear Jeuis, in thee our eyes behold Jesus invites his saints Jesus is gone above the skies Jesus the man of constant grief Jesus, we bless thy Father's name Jesus, we how before thy feet Jesus, with all thy stunts above Jain all the glorious names Join all the names of love and power KIND is the speech of Christ our Lord LADEN with guilt, and full of fears Let all our tongues be one Let everlasting glories crown Let every mortal ear attend Let God the Father live Let him embrace my soul and prove Let God the Maker's name Let me but hear my Saviour say Let mortal tongues attempt to sing Let others boast how strong they he Let Pharisees of high esteem Let the old heathens tune their sons- Page 82 55 52 6 36 80 5 62 74 58 21 4 24 29 77 65 72 41 19 11 77 45 55 62 82 70 . 9 67 36 61 22 13 9 S « Let the seventh angel sound on high Let the whole race of creatures lie Let the wild leopards of the wood Let therti neglect thy glory, Lord Let us adore th' eternal Word Life and immortal joys are given Lite is the time to serve the Lord Lift up your eyes to the heavenly seats Like sheep we went astray Lo, the destroying angel flies Lo. the young tribes of Adam rise Lo, what a glorious sight appears Long have I sat beneath the sound Lord, at thy temide we appear Lord, hov» divine thy comforts are Lord, how secure and bless'd are they Lord, how secure my conscience was Lord, we adore thy bounteous nand Lord, we adore thy vast designs Lord, we are blind we mortals blind Lord, we confess our num rous faults Lord, what a heaven of saving grace Lord ! what a wretched land is this Lord, when my thoughts with wonder roll MAN hath a soul of vast desires Mistaken souk ! that dream of heaven My dear Redeemer and my Lord My drowsy powers, why sleep ye so My God, how endless is thy love My God, my life, my love My God, my portion, and my love • y God, permit me not to be My G< d, the spring of all my joys My God, what endless pleasures dwell My heart, how dreadful hard it is Saviour God, my Sovereign Prince My soul, come meditate the day My soul forsakes her vain delight My thoughts on awful subjects roll My thoughts surmount these lower skies 73 19 :;i 74 75 X \KED as from the earth we came 5 Nature, with all her powers shall sing 121 Mature, with open volume, stands 78 No, I'll repine at death no more 41 No, I shall envy them no more 53 No more, my God, I boast no more Nor eye hath seen, nor ear hath heard Not all the blood of beasts Not all the outward forms on earth Not din' rent food, nor difif'rent dress Not from the dust affliction grows Not the malicious or profane Not to condemn the sons of men Not to the terrors of the Lord Not with our mortal eyes Now be the God of Israel bless'd 14 j Now, by the bowels of my God 81 Now for a tune of lofty praise 6 Now have our hearts embraced our God 13 Now in the galleries of his grace 381 Now, in the heat of youthful blood 2S|Mow let a spacious world arise 39iN r w let our pains be all forgot Page 14 58 71 42 75 64 19 43 30 70 20 7 72 7 76 47 24 79 60 40 24 37 46 35 67 29 66 40 18 56 57 63 47 44 57 66 48 36 34 71 4 34 76 59 47 23 22 67 21 27 18 22 22 69 23 U 27 44 77 17 20 68 78 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 93 \ T ow let the Father and the Son Now let the Lord my Saviour smile Now Satan comes with dreadful roar Now shall my inward joys arise Now to the Lord, a noble song Now to the Lord that makes us know Now to the power of God supreme O FOR an overcoming faith Oh ! if my soul was form'd for wo Oh ! the Almighty Lord O the delights, the heavenly joys Often I seek my Lord by night Once more my soul, the rising day Our days, alas ! our mortal days Our God ! how firm his promise stands Our sins, alas ! how strong they be Our souls shall magnify the Lord Our spirits join t' adore the Lamb PLUNG'D in a gulf of dark despair Praise, eveilasting praise be paid RAISE thee, my soul, fly up, and run Raise your triumphant songs Rise, rise, my soul, and leave the ground SAINTS, at your heavenly Father's word Salvation ' O the joyful sound See where the great incarnate God Shall the vile race of flesh and blood Shall we go on to sin Shall wisdom cry aloud Shout to the Lord, and let our joys Sin hath a thousand treacherous arts Sin, like a venomous disease Sing to the Lord that budt the skies Sing to the Lord, ye heavenly hosts Sitting around our Father's board So did the Hebrew prophet raise So let our lips and lives express Stand up, my soul, shake off thy fears Stoop down, my thoughts, that use to rise Strait is the way, the door is strait TERRIBLE God! that reign'st on high That awful day will surely come The glories of my Maker God The God of mercy be adoi d The Kiug of glory sends his Son The lands that long in darkness lay The law by Moses came The law commands and makes us know The Loid declares his will The Lord, descending from above The Lord Jehovah reigns The Lord on high proclaims The majesty of Solomon The mem'ry of our dying Lord The promise of my father's love The promise was divinely free The true Messiah now appears The voice of my Beloved sounds 'age I 81 The wondering world inquires to know 45 Thee we adore, eternal name 70 Thete is a house not made with hands 9 There is a land of pure delight 45 There was an hour when Christ rejoiced 13 These glorious minds, how bright they shine 29 This is the word of truth and love Thou whom my soul admires above Thus did the sons of Abra'm pass 6 Thus far the Lord has led me on 59 Thus saiih the first the great command 53 Thus saith the High and Lofty One 66 Thus saith the mercy of the Lord 16 Thus saith the Ruler of the skies 35 Thus saith the wisdom of the Lord 43 Thy favours, Lord, surprise our souls 43 Time ! what an empty vapour 'tis 55j'Tis by the faith of joys to come UP to the fields where angels lie Up to the Lord that reigns on high Tis from the treasures of his word Tis not the law of ten commands To God the Father, God the Son To God the Father's throne To God the only wise To him that chose us first To our eternal God Twas by an order from the Lord Twas on that dark that doleful night Twas the commission of our Lord ^ VAIN are the hopes that rebels place 55 Vain are the hopes the sons of men 10 IS 23 20 56 65 69 37 U E are a garden wall'd around 49 We bless the prophet of the Lord gQiWe sing the amazing deeds 24|We sing the glories of thy love og Welcome, Sweet day of rest 50 Well the Redeemer's gone 40 What different powers of grace and sin 7j What equal honours shall we bring What happy men oi angels these What mighty man or mighty God 39 When I can read my title clear 60 When I survey the wonderous cross 51 When in the light of faith divine 81 When strangers stand and hear me tell 66 When the first parents of our race 6 When the great Builder arch'd the skies 25 When we are raised from deep distress 63 Whence do our mournful thoughts arise 62 Where are the mourners saith the Lord 64 Who can describe the joys that rise 73 Who hath believed thy word 19 Who is this fair one in distress 61 Who shall the Lord's elect condemn 77 1 Why do we mourn departing friends 74 Why does your face, ye humble souls 65jWhy is my heart so far from thee 37|Whj should the children of a King I5|Why should this earth delight us so Page 17 47 23 49) 5 10 66 15 64 18 25 19> 26 54 20 44 48 64 31 63 81 83 11 82 S3 69 74 11 21 21 43 44 16 65 78 13 37 42 67 14 9 8 49 75 58 17 53 39 12 9 69 22 29 17 6 35 54 35 30 71 94 TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Why should we start and fear to die With cheerful voice I sing With holy fear and humble song With joy we meditate the grace Page 41 32 44 26 YE angels round the throne Ye sons of Adam, vain and young ZIQN rejoice and Judah sing Page 82 20 61 FINIS 911 G ' '■*' W