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I low glorious is thy nuaie ! 2 In Ileav'n thy wond'roiis acts arc sung, Nor fully reckoned there ; And yet thou mak'sl the infnnt tongue Tliy boundless praise declare. 3 Through thee the weak confound the stronjf. And crush their haughty foes ; And so thou quell'st the wicked throng, That thee and thine oppose. 4 When Heav'n, thy beauteous work on high, Employs my wondering sight ; The moon that nightly rulea the sky, With stars of feebler light ; 5 What's man (say 1) that, Lord, thou lov'st To keep him in thy mind ? Or what his offspring, that thou prov'st To them so wond'rous kind ? PSALM IX. (C. M.) 1 IT 11^0 celebrate thy praise, O Lord, II I will my heart prepare ; To all the listening world thy works, Thy wond'rous works, declare. 2 The thought of them shall to my soul Exalted pleasures bring ; Whilst to thy name, O thou most high, Triumphant praise I sing. 3 The Lord for ever lives, who has His righteous thron.^ (TCiJar'd, Impartial justice to dispense ; To* punish or reward. 4 It i I « ] 4 Goii is a constant sure defence ' * Against oppressing rage ; A» trou>)Ics rise, liis needful aids In our behalf engage. 5 All those, who have his goodness prorM, Will in his truth conlide ; , . VVliose merry ne'er forsook the man, That on his help rely'd. C Sing praises, therefore, to the Lord, From Sion his abode ; Proclaim his deeds, Hill all the world Confess no other God. I ■ { ' PSALM XII. (C. M.) INCE godly men decay, O Lord, y^j Do thou my cause tiefend ; For scarce these wretched times afford One just and faithful friend. '2 One neighbour now can scarce believe What t'other doth impart : With tlatt'ring lips they all deceive, And with a double heart. 3 But lips that with deceit abound Can never prosper long ; Qod's righteous vengeance will confound The proud blaspheming tongue. 4 In vain those foolish boasters say, " Our tongues are sure our own- ; •* With doubtful words we'll still betray, " And be control'd by none.'* 5 For God, who hears the suff 'ring poor. And their oppression knows. Will soon arise and give them rest, In spite of all their foes. f.. i ::< i • I r: j-t> I , ^ C • ) The promise of his aiding grace Shull re.ich its piirposM end ; His 9crvipy man that may li A To thy blest courts repair t JNot stranger like to visit them, But to inhabit there ? • 2 'Tis he, whose every thought and deed By rules of virtue moves ; Whose gen'rous tongue disdains to speak The thing his heart disproves. e JO 1 S Who never did a slander forge His neighbour's fame to wound, Or hearken to a false report, By malice whispered round. 4 Who vice in all its pomp and power Can treat with just neglect ; And piety, though cloth'd in rags, Religiously respect.. 5 Who to his plighted vows and trust Has ever firmly stood ; And though he promise to his loss, He makes his promise good. $ Whose soul in usury disdains His treasures to employ ; Whom no rewards can ever bribe The guiltless to destroy. 7 The man, who by his steady course Has happiness insured. When earth's foundation shakes, shall stand, By Providence secur'd. PSALM XVI. (C. M.) l: TTJROTECT me from my cruel foes, j£ And shield me. Lord, from harm ; Because my trust I still repose On thy almighty arm. 2 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord, Whose precepts gave me light. And private counsel still afford In sorrow's dismal night. 3 I strive each action to approve To his all-seeing eye ; No danger shall my hopes removej Because he still is nigh.. x t 11 3 •4 Therefore my heart all grief deficS) My glory does rejoice ; My flesh shall rest in hope to rise, Wak*d by his pow'rful voice. 5 Thou, Lord, ivhen I resign my breath. My soul from hell shalt free j Nor let thy holy one, in death, The Ifeast corruption see. 6 Thou shalt the paths of life display, - That to thy presence lead ; Where pleasures dwell without allay, And joys that never fade. PSALM XVin. (L. M.) 1 inpHOU suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways Jl To various paths of human kind : They, who for mercy merit praise, With thee shall wond'rous mercy find. 2 Thou to the just shalt justice shew, The pure thy purity shall see : Such as perversely choose to go, Sh ill meet with due returns from thee. 3 That he the humble soul will save, » And crush the. haughty 's boasted might, In me the Lord an instance gave. Whose darkacss he has turned te light. 4 On his firm succour I rely'd, And did o'er numerous foes prevail ; Nor fear'd, whilst he was on my side, The best defended walls to scale. 5 For God's designs shall still succeed ; His word will bear the utmost test : He's a strong shield to all that need, Aod on his sure protection rest. i :C J2 J B Who then deserves to be ador'd But God, on whom my hopos depencl ? Or who, except the mighty Lord, #Can with resistless pow'r defend ? * PSALM XIX. (C. M.) 1 inpiHE heav*ns declare thy glory, Lord, JJL Which that alone can fill ; The firmament and stars express Their great Creator's skill. 2 The dawn of each returning day Fresh beams of knowledge brings ; From darkest night's successive rounds Divine instruction springs. 3 Their powerful language to no realm Or region is confined ; 'Tis nature's voice, and understood Alike by all mankind. 4 1 heir doctrine does its sacred sense Through eartji's extent display ; Whose bright contents the circling sun Does round the world convey. 5 No bridegroom, for his nuptials drest, . Has such a cheerful face ; No giant does like him rejoice To run his glorious race. 6 From east to west, from west to east, His restless course he goes ; And through his progress cheerful ligh< And vital warmth bestows. C 13 ] PART a. (C. M.) ■J nnHE statutes of the Lord are just, 1 And bring sincere delight : His pure commands, in search of truth, Assist the feeblest sight. • ; 2 His perfect worship here is fix'd, On sure foundations laid ; His equal Laws are in the scales Of truth and justice wrfghM : 3 Of more esteem than golden mines, Or gold refin'd with skill : More sweet than honey, or the drops That from the comb distil. 4 My trusty counsellors they are, And friendly warnings give ; Divine rewards attend on those Who by thy precepts live. 6 But what frail man observes how oft He does from virtue fall ? O cleanse mc from my secret faults, Thou God that know'st them all ! 6 Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord, Dominion have o'er me ; , .. v;*, That, by thy grace prcserv'd, I may ,,x The great transgression flee. s ,> ;, ji',. i ;T % 'U >l 7 So shall my priiy'r and praises be With thy acceptance blest ; ^ . And I, secure on thy defence, . * My strength and Saviour, rest. ^ .i.ul If.: iv-V PSALM XXIII. (G. M.) '--'' ^' '^^ - 1 FBI HE Lord himself, the mighty Lordj/' .i. ^n mlT 1 Vouchsafes to be my guide ; ^,. ..'.J •:;■. iV/ The shepherd by whose constant care My wants arc ail supplied. f i J B u i: .'1 C 14 2 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, And gently there repose ; Then leads me to cool shades, and wliere Refreshing water flows. 3 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim, And, to his endless praise. Instruct with humble zeal to walk In his most righteous ways. 4 I pass the gloomy vale of death, From fear and danger free : For there his aiding rod and staff Defend and comfort me. 5 In presence of my spiteAil foes He does my table spread : He crowns my cup with cl^eerful wine, With oil anoints my bead. 6 Since God does thus his wond'rous love Through all my life extend. That life to him I will devote. And in his temple spend. PSALM XXIV. (C. M.) 1 Fin HE spacious earth is all the Lord's, 1 The Lord's her fulness is ; The world, and they that dwell therein, By sov'reign right are his. 2 But for himself this Lord of all One chosen seat design'd : ■ ■ - ^ O ! who shall to that sacred hill A free admittance find ? 3 The m>*.n whose heart and hands are pure, Whose thoughts- from pride are free j Wha honest poverty >prefer!3 To gainful perjury. 'p •» t C 15 ] 4 This is the man, on whom the Lonl Will show'r his blessings down, Whom God his Saviour will vouchsafe With righteousness to crown. PSALM XX.V. (S. M.) 1. fTT^O God, in whom 1 trusty 1 I lift my heart and voice v Oh ! let me not be put to shame, Nor let my foes rejoice. 2 Those who on thee rely Let no disgrace attend : Be that the shameful lot of such ' As wilfully offend;^ 3 To me thy truth impart, And lead me in thy way : For thou art he that brings me help, On thee I wait all day. 4 Thy mercies and thy love, O Lord recal to mind ; And graciously continue still', " As thou wert ever, kind. . 5 Let all my youthful sins Be blotted out by thee ; And, for thy wond'rous goodness^ sake In mercy think on me. 6 His mercy and his truth The righteous Lord displays. In bringing wandVing sinners home, And teaching them his ways. PSALM XXVIL (C. M.) 1 iplONTINUE, Lord, to hear my voice, V^ Whene'er to thee 1 cry ; In mercy my complaints receive, Nor my request deny. B 2 >' 'c.dr' i.T ; I ^ '•* . « O ;: 1 » ■^J '. I' ' ■"■I t f f '^ •»■»•"• ♦«1'- C >6 1 2" When us to seek thy glorious face Thou kindly dost advise ; ^' Thy glorious face I'll always 8eek>" My grateful heart replies. V 3- Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord^ Nor me in wrath reject : My God, and Saviour, leave not him Thou didst so oft protect. 4 Though all my friends, and nearest kin,. Their helpless charge forsake, Yet thou, whose love excels them all, Wilt care and pity take. Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord ; My ways directly guide ; Lest envious men, who watch my steps, Should see me tread aside. 6 I trusted that my future life Should with thy love be cr.own'd : Or else my fainting soul had sunk With sorrow compass'd round. 7 God's time with patient faith expect, And he'll inspire thy breast With inward strength : Do thou thy part, And leave to him the rest. ' PSALM XXX. (CM.) 1 Tf'LL celebrate thy praises, Lord, .1 Who didst thy power employ,. » To raise my drooping head, and check My foes' insulting joy. . , . ', i' , .. ' .- ^ In my distress I cried to thee, : ' Who kindly didst relieve. And from the grave's expecting jaw«i My hopeless life retrieve. I ! . f •-,.--. < t ■ L '7 J 3 Thus to his courts, ye saints of his, With songs of praise repair ; With me commemorate his truth And providential care. 4 His wrath has but a moment's reiga His favour no decay ; Your night of grief is recompensed With joy's returning day. 5 Exalted thus, I'll gladly sing Thy praise in grateful verse ; And, as thy favours endless are, Thy endless praise rehearse. PSALM XXXI. (S,M.) , 1 TTNEFEND me, Lord, from^harne, ^ Uf For still I trust in thee : As just and righteous is thy name, From danger set me free. o At Bow down thy gracious ear. And speedy succour send : Do thou my steadfast rock appear, To shelter and defend. 'tf 3 Since thou, when foes oppress, My rock and fortress art. To guide me forth from thi^ distress Thy wonted help impart. 4 Release me from the snare, Which they have closely laid ; Since I, O God my strength, repair To thee alone for aid. 5 To thee, the God of truth, • My life, and all that's mine, (For thou preserv'^st me froni my youth) I willingly resi^. if - A ' C J8 I PSALM XXXII. (L. II.) ^ t TLIfE's bless'd whose, sins have pardon gai^'d, JJlJI No more in judgment to appeur ; Whose guilt remission has obtained, And whose repentance is sincere. 2 While I conceal'd the fretting sore,, My bones consum'd without rchef ; All dfjy did I with smguish roar ; But no complaints assuag'd my grief. 3 Heavy on me thy hand reraa*«n'd, By day and night alike distress'd, * ; 'Till quite of vital moisture drained, Like land with summer's drought oppressed.. 4 No sooner I my wound disclos'd, The guilt that tortur'd me within, . - But thy forgiveness interposed, , And mercy's healijig balm pour'd in. 5 True penitents shall thus succeed, Who seek thee whilst thou may'st be found And, from the common deluge freed. Shall see remorseless sinners drown'd. PSALM XXXIIL (C. M.) 1 11* ET all the just to God, with joy, 11 A Their cheerful voices raise ; For well the righteous it becomes To sing glad songs of praise. ■' h v 2 For faithful is the word of God ; ,n .,, His works with truth abound ; ,,, :. He justice loves ; and all the earth ,.; j . > Is with his goodness crown'd. . ^..- . »» r -1 ♦. By his almighty word, at first, Heaven's glorious arch was rear'd And all the beauteous liosts of light At his comwand appcarM. ■•T ■ r L 19 ] G The swelling floods, together roird; He makes in heupA to lie ; - . And jays, as in a storehouse safe, Tlie wat*ry treasures by. Let earth, and all that dwell therein, . Before him trembling stand ; For, when he spake the word, 'twas made , 'Twas fix'd at his command. Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees, Shall stand for ever sure, The settled purpose of his heart v • , To ages shall endure. V PSALM XXXIV. (C. M.) THROUGH all the changing scenes of life, 'n trouble and in joy, T le praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. Q Of his deliv'rance I will boast». 'Till all thut are distrest. From my example comfort take, And charm their griefs to rest. Oh ! magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt his name : When in distress to him I calPd, He to my rescue came* Fear him, ye Saints, and you will then Have nothing else to fear : , : Make you his service your delight, ; He'll make your wants his care. For God presorves the souls of those Who on his truth depend ; To them and their posterity •t r> > 1 His bles£iP2;s shall descend.. '"is C 20 ] ■< 'i PSALM XXXVI. (L. M.) I" T|T)UT, Lord, thy mercy, my sure hope, . 15 The highest orb of Heav'n transcends Thy sacred truth's unmeasured scope Beyond the spreading sky extends : 2 Thy justice, like the hills, remains ; Unfathom'd depths thy judgments are ; Thy providence the world sustains ; The whole creation is thy care. . 3 Since of thy goodness all partake, With what assurance should the just Thy shelf ring wings their refuge make. And saints to thy protection trust ! 4 Such guests shall to thy courts be led Tq banquet on thy love's repast ; And drink, as from a fountain's head, Of joys that shaU'for ever last. 5 With thee the springs of life remain. Thy presence is eternal day : Oh I let thy saints thy favour gain ; To upright hearts thy truth display. PSALM XXXVIT. (P. M.) 3 .irnnHOUGH wicked men grow rich or great, _ Jl. Yet let not their successful state Thy anger or thy envy raise : For they, cut down like tender grass. Or like young flow*rs away shall pass, Whose blooming beauty soon decays. 2 Depend on God, and him obey. So thou within the land shalt stay. Secure from danger and from want : Make his commands thy chief dehght, , An'3 he thy duty to requite, Shall all thy earnest wishes grant I 21 1 In all thy ways trust thou the Lord» And he will needful help afford, To perfect every just design ; HeMl make, like light serene and clear, Thy clouded innocence appear, And as a mid-day sun to shine. PSALM XXXIX. (C. M.) 1 IT ORD, let me know my term of days, II 4 How soon my life will end ; The numerous train of ills disclose, Which this frail state attend. 2 My life, thou know'st is hut a span^ A cypher sums my years ; And every man, in best estate, But vanity appears. 3 Man like a shadow vainly walks, With fruitless cares oppressed ; He heaps up wealth, but cannot tell By whom 'twill be possessed. 4 Why then should I on worthless toys With anxious care attend ? On thee alone my steadfast hope Shall ever, Lord, depend. 6 Lord, hear my cry, accept my tears,, And listen to my pray 'r ; Who sojourn like a stranger here, As all my fathers were. 6 O ! spare me yet a little time, My wasted strength restore ; Before I vanish quite from hence, . And sl^all be seen no ^lorcL. . -.*:. . J - •Si '1 i. [ 22 ) PSALM XLI. (C. M.> 1 TTTTAPPY the man whoee tender caro JO[ Relieves the poor distressed 1 When troubles compass him around, ^ The Lord will give him rest. 2 The Lord, his life, with blessings crownM, In safety shall prolong ; And disappoint the will of those That seek to do bim..wrx)og. 3 If he in languishing estate, Oppress'd with sickness, lie ; The Lord will easy make hi^b«d^ ,- And inward strength supply. 4 Secure of this, to thee, my God, I thus my prayer addr^ss'd ; ** Lord, for thy mercy, heal my soul, ** Though I have much transgrcssM.*^ ' PSALM XLII. (CM;) J AS pants the hart for cooling streams, . ^/\ When heated in the chase, So longs my soul, O God, for thee, - And thy refreshing grace. 2^ For thee, my God, the living God, My thirsty soul doth pine ; . O when shaJl I behold thy face, . Thou majesty divine ! . S^Why restless, why cast down, my soul ? ■'• Trust God, and he'll employ His aid for thee, and change thy sighs, ,. To thankful, hymns of joyr - I 23 ] PSALM XLIII. (L. M.) 1 IT ET me ivith light and truth he hleis't); II A Be these my guides to lead the way, 'Till on thv holy hill I rest, And in thy sacred temple pray. 2 Then will I there fresh altars raise To God, who is my only joy ; And well tun'd harps, with songs of praise, Shall all my grateful hours employ. 3 Why then cast down my soul, and why So much oppressed with anxious care ? On God, thy God, for aid rely. Who will thy ruin'd state repair, PSALM XLV. (C. M.) 1 TllfOW matchless is thy form, O King! Jfj£ Thy mouth with grace o'erflows ; Because fre»h blessings God on thee Eternally bestows. "2 Gird on thy sword, most mighty Prince j And, clad in rich array, With glorious ornaments of pow*r Majestic pomp display. 3 Ride on in state, and still protect The meek, the just, and true : Whilst thy right hand, with swift rerenge, Does all thy foes pursue. - 4 Therefore did God, thy God, on thee The oil of gladness shed ; - And has, above thy fellows round, HAdrancM4by. glorious head. i I i k % I t-'" I t 24 3 PSALM XLVI. (P. M.) 1 /f^ OD is our refuge in distress, ^Ijf A present help when dangers press ] In him undaunteti we'll confide ; Though earth were from her centre toss*4» And moimtaius in the ocean lost, Torn piece-meal by the roaring tide. S A gentler stream with gladness still The city of our Lord shall fill, The royal seat of God most high ; God dwells in Sion, whose fair tow'rs Shall mock th' assaults of earthly pow'rs, While his almighty aid is nigh. 3 In tumults when the heathen rag'd, And kingdoms war against us wag*d, He thunder'd and dispersed their pow'rs i The Lord of hosts conducts our arms, Our tow'r of refuge in alarms, Our fathers' guardian God and ours. PSALM LI. (S. M.) 1 IJir AVE mercy. Lord, on me, Jflj. As thou Wert ever kind ; i Let me, oppress'd with loads of guilt,, '/ Thy wonted mc I'cy find. ■ 2 Wash off my foul offence, And cleanse me from my sin : For I confess m}^ crime, and see How great my guilt has been. 3 Make me to hear with joy Thy kind forgiving voice ; .. , That so the bones which thou hast broke, : '. May with fresh strength rejoice. i> ■9 I i 25 3 .» Il 4 Blot out my drying sins, Nor mc in anger view ; - Create in me a heart that's clean, An upright mind renew. 5 Withdraw not thou thy help, Nor cast me from thy sight ; j Nor let thy Holy Spirit take Its everlasting flight. 6 The joy thy favour gives . Let me again obtain ; ,., And let thy Spirit's firm support My fainting soul sustain. • PSALM LX^I. (p. M.) 1 //X GOD, my gracious God, to thee ' ' \jf My morning pray'rs shall offered be For thee my thirsty soul does pant : My ftiinting flesh implores thy grace, Within this dry and barren place. Where I refreshing waters want. S Oh ! to my longing eyes once more That view of glorious bow'r restore, Which thy majestic house displays ; Because to me tliy wondrous love Than life itself does dearer prove, My lips shall always speak thy praise. 3 When down I lie sweet sleep to find. Thou, Lord, art present to my mind, And when 1 wake in dead of night ; Because thou still dost succour brina:, Beneath the sliadow of thy wing 1 rest with safety and delight. ' PSALM LXVI. (C. M.) 1 TT ET all the lands, with shouts of joy, II A To God their voices raise ; ;ii»g Psahns in honour of his name', And spread Iiis glorious pr.'.is':\ UJ i Si^ C 26 3 ;^. ' 2 And let them say, How dreadful, Lord, In all thy works art thou ! To thy great pow'r thy stubborn foes Shall all be forc'd to bow. 3 Through all the earth the nations round Shall thee their God confess ; And with glad hymns, their awful dread Of thy great name express. 4 O ! come, behold the works of God, And then with me you'll own, That he to all the sons of men ' Has wondrous judgments shewn. He made the sea become dry land, Through which our fathers walk'd j While to jeach other of his might With joy his people talk'd. 6 He, by his pow'r, for ever rules ; His eyes the world survey ; Let no presumptuous man rebel Against his so v 'reign sway. PSALM LXVn. (S. M.) I 1 rjI^O bless thy chosen race, II In mercy, Lord, incline ; And cause the brightness of thy face On all thy saints to shine. 2 That so thy wondrous way. May through the world be known, While distant lands their tribute pay, And thy salvation own. 3 Let diff' ring nations join To celebrate thy fame ; Let all the world, O Lord, combine To praise thy glorious name. r Then shall the teeming ground, A large increare discFose ; And we with plenty shall be crown'd, Which God, our God, bestows. « 6 Then God upon our land Shall constant blessings show'r.; And all the world in awe shall stand Of his resistless pow*r. PSALM LXXIII. (L. M.) . * t 1 A T length, by certain proofs 'tis plain, ,/^ That God will to his saints be kind. That all, whose hearts are pure and clean, Shall his protecting favour find. 2 'Till this sustaining truth I knew, My stagg'ring feet had almost fail'd ; I gyievM the sinners' wealth to view. And envy'd when the fools prevail'd 3 To fathom this my thoughts I bent, But found the case too hard for me ; 'Till to the house of God I went. Then I their end did plainly see. 4 How high soe'er advanc'd, they all On slipp'ry places loosely stand ; Thence into ruin headlong fall. Cast down by thy avenging hand. $ But as for me, 'tis good and just That I should still to God repair : In him I always put my trust, And will his wondrous works declare. C2 :< I : » ^ ' < i i I : k' c- 28 : ( PSALM LXXXV. (C. M.) J: TT ORD, thou has granted to thy land 11 A The favours we implor'd, , , , And faithful Jacob's captive race t Hast graciously restor'd. S Thy people's sins hast tliou forgiv'n, And all their guilt dcfac'd : - Thou hast not let thy wrath flame on, Nor thy tierce anger last. I 'A. ', f 3 O God, our Saviour, all our hearts To thy obedience turn ; That, queisch'd with our repenting tears, Thy wnith no more may burp, 4. For why shouldst thou be angry still, ' And wrath so long retain ? Revive us, Lord, and let thy saints Thy wonted comfort gain. - S Thy gracious favour, Lord, display, , Which we have long implor'a ; And, for thy wondrous mercy's sake, Thy wonted aid afford. :\ »•• 1 PSALM LXXXVI. (C, M.) TO my complaint, O Lord, my Qodj Thy gracious ear incline ; , . . , r Hear mc, distress'd, and destitute * Of all relief but thine. 2 Do thou, O God, preserve my soul, - That does thy name adore : Thy servant help, and him, whose trust Relies on thee, restqre. ', 3 To roe, who daily thee invoke, , Thy merc}^ Lord, extend; " "7 ' . Refresh thy servant's soul, whose hopes On thee alone depend. 1 3 ■ ' ' •...I ^'l^ 1> 6. J.I t 29 ] 4 Thou, Lord, art good, not only good, But prompt to pardon too ; Of plenteous mercy to all those Who for thy mercy sue. 5 To my repeated humble pray'r, O Lord, attentive be, When troubled, I on thee will call ; For thou wilt answer me. PSALM XC. (C. M.) 1 inpHOU turnest man, O Lord, to dust, II Of which he first was made ; And when thou speak'at the word, " Return," 'Tis instantly obey 'd. . 2 For in thy sight a thousand years Are like a day that^s past ; Or like a watch in dead of nighty Whose hours unminded waste. 3 We by thine anger are consumed, And by thy wrath dismay'd ; Our public crimes, and secret sinS; Before thy sight are laid. 4 Beneath thy anger^s sad effects, Our drooping days we spend ; Our unregarded years break off, Like tales that quickly end. ' PSALM XCI. (P. M.) 1 l[lf £ that has God his guardian made,- ' Jijl Shall, under the Almighty's shade> . Secure and undisturb'd abide, Thus to my soul of him I'll say, • He is my fortress and my stay. My God in whom I will confide. c 3 k li fe 111 C 30 3- 2 His tender lore and watchful care Shall free thee from the fowler's :| But to thy sacred name Give glory for thy mercy's sake, And truth's eternal fame. 2 Let all who truly fear the Lord, On him they fear rely ; ?i- i. Who then in danger can defend, And all their wants supply. 3 Heav'n's highest orb of j^iory he His empire's peat design'd ; And gave this lovverglobe of earth A portion to mankind. i. . D ^ I ^ ^ ( ► !|P C 38 3 4 They who in death and silence sleep, To him no praise aflford : But we will bless for evermore Our ever living Lord. PSALM CXVL (CM.) 1 TJjLffl'Y soul with grateful thoughts of lof^ JlvJI Entirely is possest, Because the Lord vouchsafed to hear The voice of my request. 2 Since ho has now his ear inclin'dj I never will despair ; But still in all the straits of hfe To him address my pray'r. 3 How just and merciful is God ! How gracious is the Lord ! Who saves the harmless, and to me Doth timely aid afford. 4 Then what return to him shall I For all his goodness make ? I'll praise his name, and with glad zea! ^ , The cup of blessing take. G To thee I'll ofT'rings bring of praise ; And whilst I bless thy name, , The just performance of my vows To all thy saints proclaim. PSALM CXVII. (C. M.) 1 Til^ITH cheerful notes let all the earth V V To Heav'n their voices rais2 ; Let all inspired >vith godly mirth, Sing solemn hymns of praise. 2 God's tender mercy knows no bounJ, His truth shall ne'er decay ; Then let the willing •nations round Their grateful tribate pay. .^ . i- •»» » < f -«»•>' *i C 39 1 PSALM CXVIII. (C. M.> 1 /fTV PRAISE the Lord, for he is good^ \]f His mercies ne'er decay ; That his kind favours ever last, . Let thmkful Israel say,. 2 Then open wide the temple gates To which the just repair ; That I may enter in, and praise, My great deliverer there. 3 Within those gates of God's abode , To which the righteous press, Since thou hast heard, and set me safe, Thy holy name Til bless. • 4 That which the builders once refused Is now the corner stone ; This is the wondrous work of God, The work of God alone. 5 This day is God's ; let all the land Exalt their cheerful voice ; Lord, we beseech thee, save us now, ' And make us still rejoice. PSALM CXIX. (C. M.) 1 TTTTOW blest are they who always keep .LjI The pure and perfect way ; ' Vho never from the sacred paths '" Of God's commandments stray ! 2 Thrice blest, who to his righteous laws Have still obedient been ! And have with fervent humble zeal His favour sought to win. 3 How shall the young preserve their ways From all pollution free ? v By making still their course of life 1 * With thy commands agree. d2 -'..J .i»'.', a ' ±-,- C 40 2 4 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, To thee for succour pray ; O ! suffer not my careless steps From thy right paths to stray. 8 Safe in my heart, and closely hid,' Thy word, my treasure, lies ; //. To succour me with timely aid When sinful thoughts arise. i~ SecurM by that my grateful soul" Shall ever bless thy name ; O ! teach me then by thy just laws My future life to frame. PSALM CXIX. at verse 33. (C M.) 1 TINSTRUCT meih thy statutes, Lord^^ II Thy rightedus paths display ; And I from them, through all my life, Will never go astray. 2 If thou true wisdom from abov« > Wilt graciously impart, To keep thy perfect laws I wili- D^vote my zealous heart. 3 Uirect me in thy sacred ways. To which thy precepts lead ; . Because my chief deligjtit has been ., Thy righteous paths to tread. 4 Do thou to thy most just commands Incline my willing heart : Let no desire of worldly wealth. From thee my thoughts divert. PSALM CXXT. (CM.) t fW^O Sion's hill I lift my eyes, ■ From thence expecting aid ; • From Sion's hill, and Sion's God, ^ . . Who heav'n and earth has made. t 1--. -i:^. tv. C 41 ] 2 Sheltered beneath th* Almighty wing^ Thou shalt securely rest ; ' Where neither sun nor moon shall thee By day or night molest. 3 From common accidents of life His care shall guard thee still : '■■■-' From the blind strokes of chance, and foea That lie in wait to kill. - . ' ' •■ .( 4 At home, abroad, m peace, in war, Thy God shall thee defend ; Conduct thee through life's pilgrimage Safe to thy journey's end. ' ' PSALM CXXX. (S. M,) . . t, 1 "nri ROM lowest depths of woe To God I sent my cry ; Lord hear my supplicating roico, And graciously reply. 'i. 2' Should'st thou severely judge, Who can the trial bear ? But thou forgiv'st lest we despond » And quite renounce thy fear, / 3 My soul with patience waits For thee, the Living Lord ; My hopes are on thy promise built, Thy never-failing word. > ,t I J ■ '„.>. I »■ ■1 , ■f i . I'V" . f' 4 My longing eyes look out '' For thy enliv'ning ray ; ' More duly than the morning watch To spy the dawning day. Vj-T » .»' 1 ..* (' ■' 5 Let Israel trust in God, No bounds his mercy knWs, The plenteous source and spring, from whence Eternal succour flows. r t . m \ V u I u [i r 42 3 6 Whose friendly ctreams to us Supplies in want convey ; A healing spring, a spring to cle9D&C) , ^ And wash our guilt away. •.. ,, , r, ; PSALM CXXXIII. (P.M.) cv 1 TOf^^ v^** ™"** their advantage be; JIjI How great their pleasure prov« ! . "Who live like brethren, and consent s In offices of love ! 2 True love is like that precious oil, .'*.,,% ) Which, pour'd on Aaron's head. Ran down his beard, and o'er his robes ^ Its costly moisture shed. 3 'Tis like refreshing dew, which doth On Hermgn's top distil ; Or like the early drops that fall On Siofl's fruitful hill. t< o.« ■ » • 4 For Sion is the chosen seat, Where the Almighty King . The promis'd blessing has ordainM, And life's eternal spring. . , , ,^ PSALM CXXXV. (C. M.) PRAISE the Lord with one coDsent And magnify his name : Let all the servajits of the Lord • , His worthy praise proclaim. •n r\: rr .! f i. < 1 < 1 .» £ - » ■ ' » ,:.■ U Praise him all ye that in his house Attend with constant care ; ; With those that to his constant courts-. With humble zeal repair., ^ . t; til •i^!.: 3 For this our truest int'rest is, '' .»* 1-'jni i''nt--T icJ r. ',' *.' Glad hymns of praise to sing : And with loud songs to bless bis iiamie -, r. u, ;>* --iVt ' A most delightful thing. , ^ ..,,,,,.„ i] C 43 J 4 For God his own peculiar choice . The sons of Jacob makes : > . And Israel's offspring for hia own ; Most ralu'd treasure takes. 5 That God is great we often have - ; By glad experience found ; And seen how he with wond'rous pow'r Above all gods is crown'd. ; i. ; . PSALM CXXXIX. (L. M.) 1 rjlHOU, Lord, by strictest search, hast knowa 1 My rising up, and lying down ; My secret thoughts are known to thee, Known long before conceived by ine. 2 Thine eye my bed and path surveys, My public haunts and private- ways ; « Thou know'st what 'tis my lips would yent^ My yet unutter'd words intent. 3 Surrounded by thy pow'r I stand, On cv'ry side I find thy hand ; O ! skill for human reach too high ! i Too dazzling bright for mortal eye ! . ^ • .. ... I 4 O ! could I so perfidious be. To think of once deserting thee ! ' . Wher3, Lord, could I thy influence shun? Or whither from thy presence run ? •f " '* If up to Heav'n I take my flight, 'Tis there thou dwell'st enthroned in light ; Or dive to hell's infernal jilains, 'Tis there Almighty vengeance reigns. PSALM CXLIL (S.M.) : |0 God with mournful voice In deep distress I pray'd ; k Made him the umpire of my cause, _ ' ' My wrongs before him laid. T C"*J | » mmmmmam C 44 ] ^ I look'd, but found no friend To own me in distress ; All refuge faird, no- man vouchsaf'd His pity or redress. 3 To God at last I pray'd ; Thou, Lord, my refuge art. My portion in the land of life, 'Till life itself depart. 4 That I may praise thy name, My soul from prison bring ; Whilst of thy kind regard to me Assembled saints shall sing. PSALM CXLin. (C. M.) 1 Tr ORD, hear my pray'r, and to my cry- 11 A Thy. wonted audience lend ; In thy accustomed faith and truth A gracious answer send. If. 2 Nor at thy strict tribunal bring " ' Thy servant to be try'd ; For in thy sight no living man -,. ' Can e'er be justify 'd. , ^ 3 To thee my hands in humble prayV , I fervently stretch out ; My soul for thy refreshment thirsts, Like land oppressed with drought. 4 Do thou, .0 Lord, from all my foes t*reserve and set me free ; ^ V A safe retreat against their rage, , My soul implores from thee., ^ , 5 Thou art my God, -thy righteous will Instruct me to obey ; ' i^: Let thy good Spirit lead and keep- . < My sojil in thy righLway. .n .».' 3 '. ) ,0 ^1 / s „, ■. :;* / ^ r 45 J PSALM CXLV. (CM.) 1 PTHHE Lord is good ; fresh acts of grace ■ . His pity «till supplies ; His anger moves with slowest pace. His willing mercy flies. 2 Thy love through earth extends its fame, To all thy works express'd ; These shew thy praise, whilst thy great name Is. by thy servants bless'd 3 They with a glorious prospect fir'd, . Shall of thy kingdom speak ; And thy great, powV by all admired, ,. Their lofty subject make. , 4 God's glorious works of ancient date Shall thus to all be known ; And thus his kingdom's royal state With public splendour shewn. 5 Jiih steadfast throne, from changes free. Shall stand for ever fast ; His boundless sway no end shall see, But time itself oiit-last. PART 2. (CM.) 1 npHE Lord doth them support that fall, H And make the prostrate rise j For his kind aid all creatures call, Who timely;food supplies. 2 Whate'er their various wants require, With open hand be gives ; And so fulfils the just desire Of ev'ry thing that lives. ' 3 How holy is the Lord, how just, How righteous all his ways ! " '^ How nigh to him, who with firm triwt, F.or his assistance prays ! I r *« I 4 He grants the full desires of those Who him with fear adore j And will their troubles soon compose, ,. When they his aid implore. 6 The Lord preserves all. those with care Whom grateful love employs ; But sinners, who his vengeance dare, . With furious rage destroys. My time to come, in praises spent, . Shdll still advance his fame, And all mankind with one consent For ever bless his name. PSALM CXLVL (CM.) ^^\ PRAISE the Lord, and thou, my soul^ \J For ever l^less his name ; His wondrous love, while life shall last,, Mj constant praise fthall'claim. 2 On Kings, the greatest sons of men, Let none for aid rely ; They cannot save in dang'rous times^ . Nor timely help apply. . 3 Depriv'd of breath, to dust they turn, And there neglected lie, And all their thoughts and vain designs - Together with them die. 4, Then happy he, who Jacob's God " ' For his protector takes ; Who still with well-plac'd hope, the Lord His constant refuge makes. « The Lord, who made both heav'n aod earth And all that they contu in. Will never quit his steadfast truths . * Nor make his promise vain. S."By him the blind receive their sight,... The weak and falFn he rears ; : With kind regard and tender love Hq for the righteous cares.' 5 I 47 ] 7 The strangers he preserves from hariUt The orphan kindly treats, Defends the widow, and the wiles Of wicked men defeats. PSALM CXLVII. (CM.) 1 /TK PRAISE the Lord with hymns of joy, \Jf And celebrate his f;ime ! For pleasant, good, and comely 'tis To praise his holy name. -2 He kindly heals the broken hearts, And all their wounds doth close ; He tells the number of the stars, Their several nam«s he knows. 3 Great is the Lord, and great his powV, His wisdom has no bound ; The meek he raises, and throws down The wicked to the ground. -^4 And he to him that fears his name His tender love extends ; To him that on his boundless grace With steadfast hope depends. PSALM CXLVIII. (P. M.) 4 ^S^E boundless realms of joy if Exalt pour Maker's fame, His praise your song employ Above the starry frame ; Your voices raise, ^ Ye cherubim And seraphim. To sing his praise. " ' H Thou moon that rul'st the night, And sun that guid'st the day ; Ye glitt'ring stars of light. To him your homage pay : "' His praise declare, Ye heav'ns above, And clouds, that move In liquid air. n ;i C 48 3 "^ 3 Let them adore the" Lord, And praise his holy name ; By whose Almighty word, They all from nothing came : And all shall last From changes free ; Uis iirm decree Stands ever fast. • * PSALM CXLIX. (P. S. BI.) 1 /Tk PRAISE ye the Lord, \jf Prepare your glad voice, His praise in the great . Assembly to sing. In our great Creator Let Israel rejoice ; And children of Sion Be glad in their King. 2 Let them his great name Extol in the dance. With timbrel and harp His praises express ; Who always takes pleasure His saints to adremce. And with his salvation The humble to bless. PSALM CL. (L. M.) .^.Jv 1 /r\ PRAISE the Lord inthat blest place. \jf From whence his goodness largely flowS > Praise him in heav'n where he his face Unveird in perfect glory shews. . ' . 2 Praise him on earth for all the acts, Which he in our behalf hath done ; His liindness this return exacts, With which our praise should equal rim- 3 Let all that vital breath enjoy, The breath he doth to them afford, In just returns of praise employ ; Let every creature praise the Lord. / ~ ■m * . t'i .J ll 1'.' •!• I . ^'(' BTM1T8. HYMN I. (C. M.) i "nrTTARK ! the glad sound, the Saviour comes, The Saviour promis'd long ! Let ev'ry heart prepare a throne, »r And ev'ry voice a song. 2 On him the spirit, largely pour'd, Exerts his sabred fire ; Wisdom and migat, and zeal and love, His holy breast inspire. 3 He comes the prisoners to release, In Satan's bondage held ; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. r , i He comes, from thickest films of vice To clear the inward sight. And on the eye-balls of the blind To pour celestial light. o He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure ; And with the treasures of his grace T' enrich the humble poor. ^ 6 Our glad hosannah's, Prince of peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim ; And heav'n's eternal arches rinji With thy beloved name. E f « !U fT 'I'V , •^* •** -•» t C 50 3 HYMN II. (C. M.) 1 iril^IGH let us swell our tuneful notes, j£]£ And join th' angelic throng, For angels no such love have known, T' awake a cheerful song. 2 Good will to sinful men is shewn, And peace on earth is given : For, lo ! th' incarnate Saviour comes With messages from heav'n. . < 3 Justice and grace, with sweet accord, His rising beams adorn : Let heav'n and earth in concert join, To us a child is born. 4 Glory to God in highest strains, ' In highest words be paid : His glory by our lips proclaim'd, ' ' And by our lives display 'd. 5 When shall we reach those blissful realms Where Christ exalted reigns ? ' And learn of the celestial choir ' Their own immortal strains ? HYMN III. (7'b.) 1 TrTTARK! the herald angels sing, JlJl Glory to the new-born King I Peace l)n earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconcil'd ! Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies, With th' angelic host proclaim, r —■ Christ is born in Bethlehem : Hark, the herald angels sing Glory to the new-horn King ! C 51 ] Christ, by highest heav'n ador'd, Christ, the everhisting Lord ! Lite in time behold him come, Ofl'spring of a Virginia womb : Veil'd in flesh the Godhead he ; Hail th' incarnate Deity ! Pleas'd as man with man t' appear, Jesus our Immanuel here. Hark, the herald, &c. Hail the hcav'n-born Prince of Peace ! Hail the Sun of llighteousness ! Light and life to all he brings, llis'n with healing in hi«) wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die j Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark, tho herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King ! )l I HYMN IV. (CM.) WHILE shepherds wptch'd their flocks by niglit, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around. . . tr- 2 " Fear not," said he, (for mighty dread Had seiz'd their troubled mind) '^ Glad tidings of great joy I bring * ' To you and all mankind : ' rl r- 3 ** To you in David's town this day, *' Is born of David's line " The Saviour who is Christ, the Lordj ^^ And tbU 9h(iU be the sign ; C2 •V » r' ,1 I [ 52 ] 4 " The heav'nly babe you there shall find " To human view display'd, " All meanly wrapp'd in swathing bands, *' And in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the Seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels, praising God, and thus Address'd their joyful song : !l n ':■: i . f . ' I >▼.• 6 *' All glory be to God on high, , " And to the earth be peace : ;'' ' " Good-will henceforth from heav'n to men •'Begin and never cease." HYMN V. (L. M.) 1 [TTIHE God of life, whose constant care, Jl. With blessings crowns each op'ning year. My scanty span doth still prolong. And wakes anew mine annual sona:. . * ' ■/ J 2 How many precious souls are fled To the vast regions of the dead, Since to this day the changing Sun Through his last yearly period run-.^.^' 3 We yet survive ; but who can say, /^ ; '^ Or through this year, or month, or day;','/ " I shall rctiin this vital breath, ** Thus far, at least, in league with death ?** h 'J: 4 That breath is thine, eternal God ; 'Tis thine to fix my soul's abode j { It holds its life from thee alone i On earth, or in the world unknown. 5 To thee our spirits we iesign, ' -^"^ --i '' Make them and own them still as thine, And land them on that happy shore, <>• [ 34 J 1 1 m . 'I Shew them what therr ways have heen, Shew them the desert of sin ; - ..[ , . , Then thy dying love reveal, xu •»( This shall melt a heart of steel* .; ri I 5 Where thou hast Ihy work begun, Give new strength the race to run ; Scatter darkness, doubts and fears, ■>' Wipe away the mourner's tears. . > • f' C Bless us all, both old and young ; Call forth priise from ev'ry tongue ; •. Let the whole assembly prove All thy power, and all thy love. • ,' • ' •>', * ; .-. ' ••• HYMN VIII. (CM.) \ t , Jr. *■•' 'ti I IIjNROM whence these direful omens rise, Jp Which heav'n nnd earth amaze ? Wherefore do earthquakes cleave the ground ? Why hides the sun his rays ? s. i'i 2 Well may the earth astonish'd shake, And nature sympathize ! The Sun as darkest night be black ! ^ Their Maker Jesus dies ! ... 3 Behold fast streaming from the tree, ) His all-atoning blood ! ; tr {f. . > ,j Is this the infinite ? 'tis he, .!: My Saviour and my God ! :<' :; ^ .ji. 4 For me these pangs his soul assail, . ' For me this de^ith is borne ; . i • 't^ My sins gave sharpness to the nail, ; >; And pointed ev'ry thorn. * •' 5 Let sin no more my soul enslave, Break, Lord, its tyrant chain, O save me, whom thou com'st to save, Kor Weedj nor die in vain ! - ^^^ *« *• ' C 7: ■ •■■I' v. it'. ,• . ■ ,>, (-', .'■:. 1 .> ''»!J .iM '■' ■'ih' ' A^' ■ > ••;:■>:!? ' :.''-. :::i :,fr iyj :: - .•• i -j''^ ,-:l;>^iaW I y.-ji.'tJ ^iiU I 55 3 HYMN IX. (CM.) f ID E WOLD the Saviour on the cross , J[5 A spectafcle of woe : See fr^rn his agonizing wounds The blood incessant floyv,. I .oj 2 'Till death's pale ensigns o'er his cheek ' And trembling lips were spread ; 'Till light forsook his closing eyes, And life his drooping head. ; I * 1 ,n ••:>'. ' •'} :..^: . 1 if' ■ . * . 1 V . ■ ir- i! •t ;r 3 'Tis finish'd — was his latest voice ; These sacred accents o'er, He bow'd his head, gave up the ghost> And suffer'd pain no more. . . ' -j / />? { t^ i ' ' ' /' • . .' ' I" ■ (1 4 'Tis finish'd — the Messiah dies , ' m ', For sin«, J>u1 not his own ; The great r-v v-raption is complete, - And Sati i . i-ow'r o'erthrown. 5 'Tis finish'd — all his groans are past ; His blood, his pain, and toils, Have fully vanquished our foes, * And crown'd him with their sppils G 'Tis finish'd — Legil worship en(h, Ani gospel ages run ; ^ , - All old things now are pass'd away, And a new world begun. ,, ,. , HYMN X. (C. M.) 1 TT IKE sheep we went astray, 11 A And left the fold of God, • ' •' Each wand'rinqr in a diff 'rent way, ■"; ; But all the downward road, ^a irnrntW : loiu ol a How dreadfiil was the hour - ^'' '■ 'i^ '"J ^' i^'- ''"'^ When God our wanderings laid, iyy-^'f -i« < ''"■'' And did his awful vengeance pour ? ''i ''' fTi'.- i-v. 'o^ ■^u - Upon the shepherd's head ! .VUH'j ->.'J •-■*» ■/'.' i ' ■'■'■» ■f 1 1 ;.., ■■ *r • 1 '1 • J is i '^ , •' li \' ' 1 <; ^ ' ^ _ ' 1 • ■•r ;i*u. ;. 1 « ; ;/:; f>r '. 1 -t,r-' : ■•; ■ J • % n ••■'P^_;.ii. II ( :' :>tl> siJ-'i:! m ^"-^» ' O'er all the sons of men, And made him see a numerous seed, To recompense, his pain. 6 «* rUgive him," saith the Lord, * *' A portion with the strong ; *' He shall possess a large reward, '' And hold his honours long." ./ f . I i r*^ HYMN XI, (CM.) Lu'i. I » :.A US' 1 gJlNCE Christ, our passover, is slain, O A sacriiice for all ; ' ' ' f v ^^ >; * Let all, with thankful hearts, agree To keep the festival ; _. , ^ . 2 Not with the leaven as of old, ' * / Of sin and malice fed : ^ j :?/* ?: -■ But with unfeign'd sincerity,-^^'"*' .■'*'■ ,.. And truth's unleaven'd bread.. ^ ' 3 Christ being rais'd by pow'r divine,. . And rescu'd from the grave, - J Shall die no more y death shall on him No more dominion have^ i^t vriiv^o > • u vi- "VfOti N^ ;%'.( V ?->V^ v^^V^ 4 For that he died, 'twas for our sin» He once vouchsaf 'd to die ; But that he lives, he Uvea to Godrta^?; ^jil fwa knA For all eternity. ^ ,.h^'.d^^iyv.}i'}-^M0C} m^J Vf t w 1 6 So count yourselves as dead to sin, • ' But graciously restor'd, And made, henceforth, alive to God, Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. HYMN XII. (CM.) 1 TniATHER of peace, and God of love ! Ir We own thy pow'r to save, That pow'r by which our shepherd rose Victorious o'er the grave. ' ,- r r 2 Him, from the dead, thou brought'st again, When, by his sacred blood, Confirm'd and seal'd for evermore, -' Th' eternal covenant stood. ' .' • • '■''• ''' ' '•'■ \ 3 O may thy spirit seal our souls, And mould them to thy ^^^ill. That our weak hearts no more may stray, But keep thy precepts still ; 4 That to perfection's sacred height We nearer still may rise. And all we think, and all we do, Be pleasing in thine eyes, - HYMN XHI. (C. M.) 1 "II1)LEST morning ! whose first dawning rays , O Beheld the son of God Arise triumphant from the grave, ' ; And leave his dark abode. ' ' ' • r 2 Wrapt in the silence of the tomb, ' ' ' ' The great Redeemer lay. Till the revolving skies had brought ^ '|'^ The third, th' appointed day. ' ' 3 Hell and the grave combin'd their force»^ ^ \ To hold our Lord in vain ; ' ' ' '^' ''' Sudden the conqutiror arose, And burst their feeble chaiu^ ii'.i ■U' -}t .! i , V. : i .' I // ■:jji^.': •.Ki fi C 58 ] 4 To thy grent name, Almighty Lord I i-vii' , ' We sacred honours pay, ^ f ^? .fo ui And loud hosannahs shall proclaim ! " The triumphs of the day, . <;- 5 Salvation and immortal praise ' / ; ; To our victorious King ! Let heav'n and earth, and rocks and seas With glad hosannahs ring. - ' ' , HYMN XIV. 7's. {P.M.) 1 A NGELS, roll the stone away, r\ Death, give, up thy mighty prey ; , See ! he rises from the tomb, Shming in immortal bloom. i4 ^f r. 2 'Tis the Saviour ; angels, raise Your triumphant song of praise ; Let the heavens' remotest bound. Hear the joy inspiring sound. 3 Now, ye saints, lift 6p your eyes, Now to glory see him rise ; Mark his progress through the sky, To the radiant world on high. 4 Heaven displays her crystal gate ; Enter in thy royal state ; King of glory, mount thy throne, 'Tis thy father's and thy own. 6 Praise him, all ye heav'nly choirs, Strike with awe your golden lyres ; Shout, O earth, in rapt'rous song, Let the strains be loud and long. '•■'! f.' .fi r.>.- /. ■^7 ■'1 ■ ? '<]fv-y/ S- A, Kii; 'ji. 6 To the Vjst'ning nations tell, . ..., . Sin o'crthrown, and vanquish'd helK i .,/ , i ,' a I Where is death's once dreaded king!;^^' '^j, ^ ^huc Where, O monster, is % stinger,. ^j^\^^^ 'Qf^ '' C ^9 ] HYMN XV. (L. M.) 1 i/AUR Lord is risen from the dead, >Uf Our Jesus is gone up on high ; The pow'rs of hell are captive led, m Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 2 There his triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay, '* Lift up your beads, ye heav'nly gates ! ** Ye everlasting doors give way I'* 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, And wide unfold the radiant scene ; He claims those mansions as his right, Receive the King of glory- in. 4 *' Who is the King of glory ? who ?" The Lord that all his foes o'ercame, The world, sin, death and hell overthrew. And Jesus is'the eonqu'ror's name. b Lo ! his triumphant chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay, " Lift up your heslds, ye heav'nly gates ! *' Ye everlasting doors give way 1" G " Who is the King of glory ? who ?'* - The Lord of boundless power posscst, The King of saints and angels too, God over all, for ever blest. HYMN XVU (L. M.) 1 TT ORD, when thou didst ascend on high, i A Unnumber'd angels fiU'd the sky : Those heav'nly,guards around thee wait, Like Chariots that attend thy state. 2 Not Sinai's mountain could appear More glorious,' when the Lord was there ; While he pronounc'd his dreadful law, And struck the chasen tribes with awe. . V 'i'i ^ IC > El fi !l C 60 ] 3 How bright the triumph none can tell, When the rebellious pow'rs of hell, • That countless souls had captive made, Were all in chains like captives led. 4 Rais'd by his father to the throne, He sent the promised Spirit down, ^^ With gifts and grace for rebel-men, That God might dwell on earth again VENI CREATOK. HYMN XVn. (L. M.) 1 iMOME, Holy Ghost ; Creator come, \_J And visit all the souls of thine ; Thou hast inspir'd our hearts with life ; Inspire them now with life divine, 2 Thou art the Comforter, the gift Of God most high ; the fire of love ; , The everlasting spring of joy, And holy unction from above, r / . ,; '. 3 Thy gifts are manifold ; thou writ'st j ., , God's laws in ev'ry faithful heart : »., y The promise of the father, thou Dost heav'nly eloquence impart. ^^ * 4 Enlighten our dark souls, till they Thy love, thy heav'nly love embrace ; And since we are by nature frail. Assist us with thy saving grace. 5 Drive far from us the mortal foe, And grant us to have peace within. That with thy iight and guidance blest. We may escape the snares of sin. ^ Teach us the father to confess, And son v/ho from the grave reviv'd ; And, with the father and the son, Thee, Holy Ghost, from both deriv'd. . I ) i ) I i. . ■I (• • f r > ^(■'*.l i!':' '( i ■i\: ; t fi If K i: C 6» 1 7 With thee, O Father, therefore may Thy son, who was from death restor'dj And sacred Comforter, one God, To endless ages be ador'd. VENI CREATOR. HYlilN XVIII. (G. M.) 1 ipiOME, Holy Ghost! Creator, come, V>/ Inspire the souls of thine ; *Till every heart, which thou hast made, Is fiird with grace divine. < 2 Thou art the Comforter, the gift Of God, and fire of love. The everlasting spring of joy. And unction from above. 3 Thy gifts are manifold ; thou writ*st God's laws in each true heart. The promise of the Father, thou Dost heav'nly speech impart. 4 Enlighten our dark souls, till they Thy sacred love embrace ; Assist our minds, by nature frail, With thy celestial grace. 5 Drive far from us the mortal ^ot^ And give us peace within. That by thy guidance blest, we may Escape the snares of sin. G Teach us the Father to confess, And son from death reviv'd ; And with them both, thee. Holy Ghost* Who art from both deriv'd. 7 With thee, O Father, therefore, may The son from death restor'd, . . And sacred Comforter, one God, - - Devoutly be ador*d ; . j. ^^ ■ !• I' - >*' -. a j! ■t A ■.,(* ** ■i't- "'^' I. \ C «2 ] d As in all ages heretofore Has constantly been (lone, ; * As now it is, and shall be so, '^ When time his course has run, HYMN XIX. (C. M.) 1 riflHE Saviour, what a noble flame H Was kindled in his breast, When, hasting to Jerusalem, He march'd before the rest ! g Good will to men, and zeal for God, His ev'ry thought ens;ross ; He longs to be baptiz'd with blood, He pants to reach the cross. 3 With all his suff 'rings full in view, And woes to us unknown, Forth to the task his spirit flew, 'Twas love that urg'd him on. 4 Lord, we return thee what we can ! Our hearts shall sound abroad, Salvation to the dying man, -^ * * And to the rising God. ' . - * ' 5 And while thy bleeding glories here Engage our wond'ring eyes, - ' '- ' We learn our lighter cross to bear, And hasten to the skies. HYMN XX. (L. M.) 1 ^ITjflWAS on that night when doom'd to know 11 The eager rag-j of every foe. That night on which he was betray'd. The Saviour of the world took bread. 2 And after thanks and glory given ,, To him that rules in earth and heav'n ._ \ ' , .,, That symbol of his flesh he broke, , , » ,,^ And thus to all bis followers spoke : ' ' '^ C 63 ] 3 My broken body thus I give For you, my friends, take, eat and live ;. And oft the sacred rite renew, That brings my wondrous love to Tiew. 4 Then in his hands the cup he rais'd, And God anew he thank'd and praised ; While kindness in his bosom glowM, And from his lips salvation flow'd. 5 My blood I thus pour forth, he cries, To cleanse the soul in sin that lies ; In this the covenant is seaPd, And heav'n's eternal grace reveal'd. 6 With love to man this cup is fraught, Let Saints partake the sacred draught ; Through latest ages let it pour la mem'ry of my dying hour. HYMN XXI. (L. M.) 1 TVflfY God, and is thy table spread, . .V Jl And does thy cup with love o'erflow ? Thither be all thy children led, And let them thy sweet mercies know. 2 Hail sacred feast, which Jesus makes ! Rich banquet of his flesh and blood I Thrice happy he who here partakes That sacred stream, that heav'nly food ! 3 Why are its dainties all in vain. Before unwilling hearts display'd ? Was not for you the victim slam. Are you forbid the children's bread 1 ' C: O let thy table honoured be, And furnished well with joyful guests : And may each soul salvation see. That here its holy pledges tastes ! f2 "•1 i *VI 1 I Z 64 3 & Let cfdwds approach with hearts preparM^ With hearts inflamM let all attend, Nor, when we leave our Father's board, The pleasure, or the profit end. 8 Revive thy dying churches, Lord, ^ And bid our drooping graces live ; And more, that energy afford, A Saviour's blood alone can give. HYMN XXn. (CM.) 1 njlHOU God, all glory, honour, pow'r, JL Art worthy to receive ; Since all things by thy pow'r were made, A(id by thy bounty live. 2 And worthy is the Lamb, nil pow'r, Honour and wealth, tq gain, Glory and strength : who ibr our sins A sacrifice was slain. 3 All worthy thou who host redeem'd And ransom'd us to God, From ev'ry nation, ev'ry coast, By thy most precious blood. 4 Blessing and honour, glory, pow'r. By all in earth and heav'n. To him that sits upon the throne, And to the Lamb be giv'n. HYMN XXm. (CM.) 1 A LL yc who faithful servants are jt3L Of our Almighty King, Both high and low, and small and great, His praise devoutly sing. 2 Let us rejoice and render thanks To his most holy name ; Rejoice, rejoice, for now is come, The marriage of the Lamb. t 65 3 3 His bride herself hns ready made, Ffow pure and white her dress t Which 18 her saint8* integrity, And spotless holiness. 4 O thorefore blessM is every one, Who to the m irrif»ge feiat. And holy supper of the Lamb, /'• Is caird a welcome guest ! HYMN XXIV. (CM.) 1 TTIO God be glory, peace on earthy ,., j| To all m tnkind good will ! We bless, we pr.jise, we worship thee. And magnify thee still. ; 2 And thimks for thy great glory give, Thjt tills our souls with light ; O Lord ! God ! heav'nly King ! the God And Father of all might. 3 And thou ^ begotten son of God, Before all time begun ; OJesu Christ! God! LmbofGodl The Father's only Son ! 4 Have mercy, thou, that tak*st the sins Of all the world away ! Have mercy, Saviour of mankind. And hear us when we pray ! 6 O ! thou who sitt'st at God's right hand^ . , Upon the Father's throne, Have mercy on us, thou, O Christ, Who art the Holy one ! ... 6 Thou, Lord— who with the Holy Ghoati ., Whom earth and heav'n adore> *" In glory of the Father art Most high for evermore. w9 '): > I irr I \ \ 4 ■H \: [• 66 ]. TE DFUM LAUDAMUS. HYMN XXV. (C. M.) 1 if\ GOD, we praise thee and confess \j Thnt thou, the only Loacd And everlisting Father, art By all the earth adored. 2 To thee all angels cry aloud ; To thee the pow'rs on.high».. ^ Both cherubian and seraphim, Continually do cry. 3 O holy, holy, holy Lord, Whom heat*nly hosts obey. The world is with the glory fiU'd Of thy majestic'^i'liy. 4 The apostles* glorious company, And prophets crown'd with light, With all the martyrs' noble host. Thy constant praise recite. 5 The holy church throughout the world, O Lord, confesses thee, That thou eternal Father art, Of boundless majesty. 1 Thy honoured, true, and only Son, And Holy Ghost, the spring Of never-ceasing joy : O Christ! Of glory, thou art King. ' 2d PART. (CM.) i l^rpiHE Father's everlasting Son, *» Thou from on high didst come .* To save mankind, and didst not tjien ^ Disdain the Virgin's womb. ' 2 And having overcome the sting * ., . Of death, thou open'dst wide The gates of heav'n to all, who firm In thy belief abide. -ri ..T ?.i t*l;'Ai mU r-9. [• 67 3t 3 CrownM with the Father's glory, thou- At God's right hand dost'^it ; Whence thou shaltcome.to be our Judge,, To sentence or acquit. > 4 O therefore save thy serv^ts, Lord, Whose souls so rlearly cost ;' Nor let the purchase of thy blood, Thy precious bloody be lost. 3d PART. (C;M;) ^ t'-'^JTST'E magnify thee day by day, V V And ever worship thee : Vouchsafe to keep us, Ijo^d,, this day-^ From sin and danger firec. . . , 2 Have mercy, mercy on us, Ijor(|»^, To us thy grace extend, . According as for mercy we _ ; On thee alone depend ! ^ 3 In thee I have reposM my trust,f . And ever shall do so ; Preserve me then from ruin here, And from eternal woe. , ,.," HYMN XXVI. (CM.) ; 1 ITirOW large the promise, how divine,r JiJi To Abraham and his seed ! 1 *' ril be a God to thee and thine, " Supplying all their need." .... 2 The words of thy extensive love , j From age to age endure ; , The angel of the cov'oant proves . And seals the blessings sure. . , ., v; '. • 3 Jesi^s the ancient faith confirms^. To our great fathers given ; ' He takes young children in his arms, An^l calls them heirs of heav*n. , .*. i' > . . ,1 1 ■'■ 1.% . J '1 w t.l d «8 3 4 Our God ! how faithful are his ways! His love endures the same ; ' **^ Nor from the promise of his gracie» Blots out the children's name. I: i\"-'. HYMN XX VU. (C. M.) EE, Israel's g^sntle shepherd stand*:... ^J With all eng^jging charms ; Hark, how he calls the tender lambs And takes them/iq.his afm$ ! / r :' 2 " Permit them to approach,*V he cries^ . ' ** Nor scorn their humble name ; *' It WIS to bless such souls as these^ ' ' ** The Lord of angels came." * * 3 We brin^ them, I^ord; with gtateful hearted _ And yield them up to thee ; Rejoic'd that we ourselves are thine, Thine let our offspring be. 4 Ye little flock, with pleasure hear j, ; Ye children, seek his face, «, ! And fly with transport to receive . ■ The blessings of his grace. 5 If orphans they ar6 left behind, *' ^ Thy guardian care we trust ; That thought shall heal our bleeding hearti^} When weeping o'er their dust. HYMN XXVin. (C. M.) ' 1 /f\ GOD of Bethel, by whose hand Thy people still are fed ; Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led : 'V ■vrii?3>V Z ft Our vows, our pray*r« we now present V^"' **'* *^|?i' Before thy throne of grace : ' ^?;; if!0 fi f-". God of our khere ! be the God -;' ' '^^^''\ 7 ^^^"^ Of their succeeding race- ^'* ^'^^'^ "'^ ^ ^ ^ ' C 69 3 3- Through each perplexing path of lii^ Our wandering footstep** guide ; Give u» each day our daih bread, And raiment fit provide. 4 ! spread thy covering wings around.^ 'Till all our wand'rings cease, And at our Father's lov'd abode Our souls arrive in peace. 6 Such blessings from thy gracious hand Our humble pray'rs implore ; And thou shalt be our chosen God, < , And portion evermore. HYMN XXIX. (P.L. M.) 1 ll 9LL praise my Makei* with my breathy li And when my voice is lost in death, Praise shall employ my nobler pow'rs ; , 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 pow'r 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, who made the sky And earth and seas, with all their train v. His truth for ever stands secure ; He saves th' oppressed, he feeds the poor|t,_ And jiOQd shall fund his promi^ vatOn , Ml I ■■■X '**tte.^-«.«^^. :u. h !' 4 The Lord hath eyes to give the Wind ; The Lord supports the sinking mind ; He sends the laboring conscience peace ; He helps the stranger in distress, The widow and the fatherless, Ane grants the prisoner sweet release. 5 He loves his saints, he knows them well ; His love their joyful lips shall tell : Thy God, O Zion, ever reigns : Let ev'ry tongue, let ev'ry age. In this delightful work engage ; Praise him in everlasting strains ^ HYMN. XXX. (CM.) LO ! what a glorious sight appears To our believing eyes ! The earth and seas are past away, And the old rolling skies ! 2 From the third heav'n, where God resides, That holy, happy place. The new Jerusalem comes down, Adorn'd with ubining grace. 3 Attending angels shout for joy, And the bright armies sing : *' Mortals, behold the sacred seat " Of your descending King. 4 ** The God of glory down to men " Removes his blest abode ; " Men are the objects of his love, ** And he their gracious God. ' 6 " His tender hand shall wipe the tears ^^ " From €v*ry weeping eye ; ** And pains and groans, and griefs and fcar«>. ** And death itself shall die." ..«■»,•.•»»?"»., I w 3 6 How bright the vision ! but how long Shall this glad hour delay ! Fly swiftly round ye wheels of time, And bring the welcome day, HYMN XXXI. (C. M.) 1 lOf OW still and peaceful is the grave ! . til Where life's vain tumults past, Th* appointed house by Heav'a's decree, Receives us uU at Ust. o The wickfMl there from troubling cease ; Their p.issions rage no more ; And there the weary pilgrim rests From all the toils he bore. 3 There rest the pris'ners, now releas'd From si iv'ry's sad abode : No moro they hotir th' oppressor's voice, Or dread the tyrant's rod. 4 There servants, masters, small and sjreat. Partake the same repose ; And there in peace, the ashes mix Of those who once were foes. ' < . ' 5 All levell'd bv the hand of death, Lie sleepin:!; in the tomb ; Till God in judgment call them forth To meet their tinal doom. 6 O may we rtand before the Lnmb, When earth and seas are fled, And hear the Judgp pronounce our name. With blessings on our head ! » ' HYMN XXXH. (L. M.) 1 TTJEHOLD the path that mortals tread Jl5 Down to the regions of the dead 1 Nor will the fleeting moments stay, . Nor can we measure back our way. :V: I 1 V f n C 72 3 t Our kindred and our friends are gotie *. Know, O my soul, this doom thy own ; Feeble as theirs my mortal frame ; The same my way, my house the same. 3 From vital air, ' from cheerful light. To the cold grave's perpetual night. From scenes of duty, means of grace, Must I to God's tribunal pass ? 4 Important journey ! awful view ! How great the change, the scenes how new ! . The golden gates of heay'n display 'd, Or hell's fierce flames and gloomy shade ! 5 Awake, my soul, thy way prepare. And lose in this each mortal care ; With steady feet that path be trod. Which' through the grave conducts to God. HYMN XXXIII. (S. MO ^1 A ND must this body iiel J^\, This mortal frame decay ? ' And must these active limbs of mine Lie mould'riog in the clay ? 2 What though corruption's worm, Devour this mould' ring flesh. Soon my triumphant spirit comee To put it on afresh. ^ 3 God, my redeemer, lives, He knows his people's dust : He'll raise it up a purer frame ; His promise is my trust. 4 Array'd in glorious grace ^ Shall these vile bodies shine, And ev'ry shape and ev'ry face, Look heav'nly and divine. s ".i- ■ ■ ^Tur 3 These lively hopes we owe To Jesus' dying love ; We would. adore his grace below. And sing his p'ow'r abov6. 6 Dear Lord, accept the praise Of these our huno^ble songs, 'Till tunes of nobler sound we raiie With our immortal tongues. HYMN XXXIV. (CM.) 1 Till ARK ! from the tombs, a doleful sounij,, JtJl My 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 tow'rs ; " The tall, the wise, the rev'rend head^ "' Must lie as low as ours." 3 Great God ! is this our certain doom ? And are we still secure ? Still walking downwards to the tomb ? And yet prepar'd no more ? 4 Grant us the pow'rs of quickening grace, To fit our souls to fly : Then, when we drop this dying flesh, We'll rise above the eky. f* HYMN XXXV. (C. M.) i TTTTEAR, what the voice from heav'n declares jjj£ To those in Christ who die ! ** Releas'd from all their earthly cares, " *' They reign with him on high." ^-'r "■: ^ Then, why lament departed friends, Or shake at death's alarms ? Dv. '•th's but the servant Jesus sends To call us to his arms. G • . . • ift • [ 74 3 # If SID be pardonM, weVe secure, , ! " Death hath no sting beside ; The Law gave sin both strength and pow'r ; But Christ our ransoni died ! 4 The graves of all his saints he bless'd, When in the grave he lay ; And rising thonce their hopes he rais-'d To everlasting day ! '' • ' - . d Then, joyfully, while life we h.ive, To Christ, ouriife, we'll siii;^ — • " Where is thy victory, O gruve ? *' And where, O death, thy sting ?'* HYMN XXXVI. (L. M.) 1 "ViTlT^HY should we start, and fear to die ? V V What tiui'rous worms we mortals are1 Death is the gate of ^ndh-ss joy, And yet we dread to enter there. 2 The pains, the gronns, the dying strife. Fright our approaching souls away ; Still wo shrink back again to life, Fond of our prison and our clay. 3 0! if my Lord would corae and meet, My soul should stretch its wings in haste, Fly fearless through death's gloomy gate. Nor feel the terrors as it passed. 4 Jesus can piake a dying bed Feel soft asdowny pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, Aad breathe my life ©ut sweetly thofc. ■«!: I C 75. ] HYMN XXXVII. (P.M.) Or Psalm 84. ' \-- Kt^ rm - 2 IT ORD of the worWs above, .Li How pleasant and how fair, The dwellings of thy love, Thine earthly temples are I < To thine abode My heart aspires, With warm desires. . ; •- To see my God. 2 X) happy souls that pray Where God appoints to hear i O happy men who^ pay Their constant service there ! They praise thee still j And happy they , Who love the way *" To Zion's hill. 1 * § .'< " ; * ••II I. '} i 3 They go from strength to. strength, Through this dark vale of tears, Till each arrives, at length, , Till each in heav'n appears : , ,. > O glorious seat ! There God our King Shall safely bring J Ml. J--* i '■*< Our willing feet. iri jii. ) it7iii T /; f>. 4 To spcni) one sacred day Where God and Saints abide^ Affords diviner joy Than thousand days beside ; ^« ii'it.^:'^il t«it *iftr:-^ B-'d'': •'If// i si ou r I love it more I', 'im v^dvltik To keep the door. Than shine in courts. » *s*''i,'VJMf^ O i. .;y ij-^vU! a g2 f-*;-■^ I '/^ ] ; b S God is oiir Sun and shield, ' * Our light and our defence ; : . With gifts his hands are fiird, We have our blessings thence : He shall bestow jf On Jacob's race , His saving graice : And glory too. . :/ ' .1 .'k . .■V HYMN XXX Vni. (P.M.) Or Psalm \2l. i npO God I lift mine eyes, Jl, From whom is all my aid ; '■ The God who built the skies, And earth's foundation laid,^' . •' God is the tow'r To which I fly ; ,. His grace is nigh ,' In ev'ry 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 Which never sleep, - .' ^ :r Shall Israel keep. When dangers rise. . «.■ ».•. 3 No burning heat by day, f >^^ - c 1 :oc; u i Nor blast of evening air,^'^ ij ! D > d'/f Shall take my health away, \ , [^ f ni %:> v> u !lA If God be with me there. . i hii/ a;o.i} . , I Thou art my Sun^ y»i livD ;''x.ii W / And thou my shade, u, vn u • vrJI To guard my head - . ^iH *»-.? j*oT By night or noioij^ ; nl juali iii-i'i r-. C " 3 4 Hast thou not promisM, Lord, To save my soul from death ? And I can trust thy word, ! To keep my mortal breath. I'll go and come, Nor fear to die, 'Till from on high ' Thou call me home. HYMN XXXIX. (C. M.) ,,^,. Or Psalm 122. 1 "irjfO^V did my heart rejoice to hear JlJl My friends devoutly say, *' In Zion let us all appear, " And keep the solemn day t** J I love her gates, I love the road ; . The church, adorn'd with grace, Stands like a palace, built for God, To shew his milder face. 'ji-: ■ .: 3 Up to her courts, with joy unknown, .,, The holy tribes repair ; , ,s The son of David holds his throne, And sits in judgment there. , : * mS, } ;i . > ; '•>:•-,:! I. I 4 He hears our praises and complaints j i.(.;'<^ j > y And, while his awful voice -) ; >, . .; ;* Divides the sinners from the saintS; . We tremble and rejoice. . ^ * ^ 5 Peace be within this sacred place, * ^ ■ m?; And joy a constant guest ; , * With holy gifts and heav*nly grace, \ • ' ' / Be her attendants blest. •; 6 My soul shall pray for Zion still, ' '' ^ While life or breath remains, " ^ There my best friends, my kindred dwell; \; There God my Saviour reigns. n. =• ' ' G 3 ij i I 79 > HYMN XL. (G. M.) 1 . [U ISE, rise, my soul, and leave the grouuil/ j|TL Stretch all thy thoughts abroad ; And rouse up ev'ry tuneful sound To praise th' eternal God. >► ' 2 Long ere the lofty skies were spread,*; Jehovah tiird his throne ; Ere Adam form'd, or angels made, The Makei: liv'd aloue. - vf K i . 3 His boundless years cnn 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 tbo past. He fills his own immortal NOW, And sees our ages waste. 5 The sen and sky must perish too, And vast confusion come ; The creatures, l6ok ! how old they groTv, And wait their fiery doom. 3 Well, let the sea shrink all away. And flames melt down the skies, My God shall live an endless day, When old creation dies. ' ' HYMN XLL (C.Ml) 1 '^1717' HEN all thy mercies, O my God, 7 7 My rising soul surveys. Transported with the view, Vm lost In wonder, love and praise ! 2 how shall words with equal warmth The gratitude declare, That glows within my ravishM heart 1 , But thou canst read it there. /! , f(» f 7d I B-Tliy Providence my life sustaiii'd^ And all my wants redrest, When in the silent womb I layr And bung upon the br^j^t., 4 To all my we^ <;omplaints and cries Thy mercy lent an ear, Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learn'd,^ To form themselves in pray'r. . 5 Unnumber'd comforts to my soul Thy tender care bestowed, Before my infant heart conceiv'd, From whom those comforts flowM. C When in the slipp*ry paths of youth, With heedless steps I ran, Thine arm unseen, conyey'd me safe, And led me up to man. 7 Through hidden dangers, toils and deaths^. It gently clearM my way, . And through the pleasing snares of vice, More to be fear'd than they. 8 When worn with sickness, oft hast thou With health i:enew'd my face ; And when in sins and sorrows sunk> RevivM my soul \yith grace. a Thy bounteous hand with worldly bli«g Has made my cup run o'er. And in a kind and faithful friend Has doubled all my store. IQ Ten thousand thousand precious gifts My daily thanks employ. Nor is the least a cheerful heart, Thiit tastes those g.ift3 with joy. i' t 80 1 1 1 Through ev'ry period of my life, Thy goodness I'll proclaim ; And after death, in distant worlds Resume the glorious theme. 12 When nature failh, and day and nighty. Divide thy works no more, My ever grateful heart, O Lord» Thy mercy shall adore. ,« 13 Through all eternity, to thee A joyAU song I'll raise ; For, Oh ! eternity's too short To utter all thy praise. HYMN XLII. (P. M.) 1 irjARENT of good ! thy works of might ji I trace with wonder and delight, In them thy glories shine ; There's nought in earth, or sea, or air, Or heav'u itself, that's good or fair, But what is wholly thine. 2 The riches of thy matchless grace, Display'd in the Redeemer's face, Still more attract my mind ; Here wisdom, love, and mercy meet, In all their dignity complete. With truth and justice join'd. 3 Thy glories here immensely rise, They strike my soul with sweet surprise, And heav'nly pleasure yield ; An ocean vast without a hound. Where ev'ry noble wish is drown'd, And ev'fy want is fiU'd. , 4 Thy love is my unfailing store, . Thy light in darkness I implore, To set my heart at rest ; • « I? Ci»i' 3 J Were I depriv'd of all below, And thou thy gracious smile beBtow, I should be richly, ble^. it This all n^y gloomy path shall cheer, And banish ev*ry painful fear - That c;m my soul mvade : Should earth and hell against me joio,\ The beamings of thy love divine Would give me sovereign aid. 6 What shall I do to spread thy pFaise, My God, through my remaining days, Or how thy name adore ? To thee 1 consecrate my breath ; May I be thine in life and death, And thine for evermore. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n's triumphant host, ^ And suff 'ring saints adore, Be glory, as in ages past. And now it is, and so shall last. When time shall be no more. HYMN XLIII. (CM,) ■ I A WAKE, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerye, . jjf^ And press with vigour on ; A heav'nly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 3 *Tis God's all-animating voice ^/ That calls thee from on high ; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize;, ' To thine aspiring eye. ' 3 A cloud of witnesses around ■ - Hold thee .\n full survey : ' ' ' Forget the steps already trod,^ - And onward urge thy wa|N . - ' ^ C 82r 3 4 Bless'd Saviour, introduc'd by thee, Have we our race begun ; And, crown'd with vict'ry,..at thy feet, , We lay our laurels down. HYMN XLIV. (L. M.) 1 A WAKE, my soul, and with the Suq, Joyi^ Thy dail}' course of duty run ; Shake off dull sloth, and early rise, To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2 Glory to God, who safe -hath kept, And hath refreshed me while I slept : Grant, Lord, that when from death 1 wake.,.. « I may of endless bliss partake. 3 Lordj I my vows to thee renew ;.. Disperse my sins as morning dew ; Guard ey'ry spring of thought and will, And with my heart be present still- 4 May all my converse be sincere ; My conscience as the noon -day clear ; For thy all-seeing eye surveys. My secret thoughts, and all my ways. ^ Direct, control, suggest thife day, All I shall do, or think, or say ; That all my pow'rs, with all their might, Id thy sole service may unite. HYMN XLV. (L. M.) 1 i/^ LORY to thee, my God, this night, ^\JJf For all the blessings of the light • Keep me, O keep me. King of Kings, Under thy own Aliiiighty wings. 2f -Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, ,, The ills that I this d.iy have done ; i ' That, with the worJd, myself and the«, 1, er^ I ileep, at peace may be.,|, , ^ ;. -t I - ) . ) .•TV ,l> ;' r .•Tt > ' f o Teach nie to live, that I miay dread The grave as little as my led ; Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorioug at the Judgment day, 4 O may my souT 6fi ^<;e rep And all supported by his arm, Shine bright in realms of bliss above* OLOBZA IPAVRX. TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom we adore, Ba glory, as it was, is now, And shall be evermore. s. M. To God the Father, Son, And Spirit, glory be ; As 'twas, and is, and shall be so To all eternity. '- L. M. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom earth andheav'n adore. Be glory as it was of old, Js now, and shall be evermore. Praise God from whom all blessings flow ; Praise him all creatures here below ; Praise him above, ye heav'nly host ; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. PARTICULAR METRE. As Psalm 31. 46. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav'n's triumphant host, And suff 'ring saints, on earth, adore. Be glory, as in ages past. As now it is, and so shall last, When time itself shall be no more. Pit ■*-' t 85 3 As Psalm 148. "^0 God the Father, Son, And Spirit ever bless'd, Eternal three in one All worship be addressed ; As heretofore Jt was, is now, And shall be so ^or evermore. • As Psalm 149. By angels in heav'n "Of evVy degree. And saints upon earth, All praise be addressed, To God in three persons, One God, ever bless'd ; As it has been, now is, And always shall be. As Hymns 1th and \Ath* Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, One in three, and three in one ^ As by the celestial Hosts, Let thy vill on earth be doii^» l*raise by all to thee be giv'n. Glorious Lord of earth and heav'n j Men on earth, and Saints above, ^iflg thiiie everlasting love. i / k: I 1 TABLE OF COJ^TEJ^TS. 0:5^ THE figuhes refer to the psaxh or hymn. if '■A hi JPi AYERS for pardon of sin, - - -Psalm 6, 26, 61, 130 Prayers when deprived of the puhlic, exercise of Religion, PsHlm 42, 43, 63, 84, or Hymn 37. Prayers composed under trouble of mind, sorrow and af- fliction, ^'i^ai.ii 4, 5, n, 41, 102, 142, 143.^ Prayers expr: -.siDg (rust ^nd ronti i nee in God under af- Ihction.s Psuim 3, 16, 27, 31, 86. Prayeri) of inl<^rcession, Psalm 67/122, or Kymn 39. Praise \nU th.t ksgiving to God for his manifold goodness and mercy. Psalm 8, 9, 18, 19, 23, 24, 30, 33, 34, . 36, 46, 66, 85, 91, 92, 93, 96, 9C, 100, 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 115, 116, 118, 121, 135, 139, 146, 146,147, 148, 149, 150. The character of good men. Psalm 1, 5, 9, 12, 15, 24, 26, 32,34, 37, 73, '91, 112, 119, 121, 133. The excellence of God's Law, Psalm 19, 119. The vanity of human life. Psalm 39, 90. Prophetical Psalms 2, 16, 45. Christmas Hymns, 1, 2, 3, 4. — New-Yegir, 5, 6, 7. — Good Friday, C, 9, 10.— Easter Day, U, 12, 13, 14, 15, — -Ascension, 16.-- 'Vh'tftunday, 17^ 18. — Sacrament, 19, 20, 21.-- /ifter Sacrament, 22, 23, 24.--Bapti8m, 26, 27, :*.8.— Funeral, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36. it \ Te Deum L'cudamus, 25, in three parts. God's etern t}\ 40. — Gratitude 41.^^Praise, qdoratiott, and delight in God, 29, 30, 42. The christian race, 43. — Morning and Evening Hyaooj, 44, 45. — Dedicatory Ode, 46. I ^ Hymua adapted for Vmale De\olvou. THE LAMENTATION OF A SINNER. 1 /r\ LORD, turn not thy face from me, \jf Who lie in woful state, , Lamenting all my sinful life Before thy mercy-gate ; 2 A gate which opens wide to those That 'lo lament their sin : Shut not that gate against me, Lord, But let me enter in. S And call me not to strict account, How I have sojournM here ; For then my guilty conscience knon's How vile 1 shall appear. 4 1 need not to confess my life To thee, who best canst tell What 1 have been, and what I ani ; 1 know thou know'st it well. 5 The circumstances of my crimes, Their number and their kind, Thou know'st them all ; and more, much more Than 1 can call to mind : i6 Therefore, with tears, I come to beg Of my oflended God • ^., For pardon, like a child that dreads His angry parent's rod. r r 88 3 7 So come I to thy mercy-gate, Where mercy doth abound. Imploring pardon for my sin. To heal my deadly wound. t wO Lord, I need not to repeat The comfort I would have : Thou know'st, O Lord, before I ask. The blessing I do crave. ^Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask, This is the total sum ; For mercy, Lord, is all my suit ; Lord, let thy mercy come ! HYMN II.— 2 Tim. I. 12. t If 'M not ashamM to own my Lord,, Jl Or to defend his cause, Maintain the glory of his cross, And honour all his Laws. 4 Jesus, my Lord, I know his name, His name is all my boast ; Nor will he put my soul to shame> Nor let my hope be lost. ^^. 3 I know that safe with him remains, Protected by his povv'r, What I've committed to his trust, 'Till the decisive hour. 4 Then will he own his servant^s name Before his Father's face, And in the new Jerusalem Appoint my soul a place. HYMN III. .1 '^1717'HEN rising from the bed of death, V 7 O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fear^ I see my Maker, face to face,^ O how shali * appear ! t 89 3 ,'t; » ■<: & li yet tvhile parclon may be founds And mercy may be sought, , , My heart with inward horror shrinks'^ And trembles at the thought ; 3 When thou, O Lord ! shalt stand disclos'^ In majesty severe, And sit in judgment on my soul,. \- O how shall I appear! 4 But thou hast told the troubled soul, Who doth her sins lament, That timely grief for errors past Shall futuT'fi woe prevent. 5 Then see the sorrows of my heart, v ' Ere yet it be too late ; And hear my Saviour's dying groans, To give those sorrows weight. 6 For never shall my soul despair Of mercy at thy throne, Who knows thine only son has died ^ Thy justice to atone. , HYMN IV.— Cant. 1.3. 1 TOr^W sweet the name of Jesus sounds JOL 'n a believer's ear I It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds^ And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole> • And calms the troubled breast ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul. And to the weary rest. 3 Dear name ! the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding-place ; My never-failing treasury fiU'd With boundless stores of graccv H 3 . tl I J. E 99 3 I II.!;' 4 By thee my pray 'rs acceptance gain, Although with sin defiPd ; batan .iccuses me in v«in, i f ^,. , • ;^ Yet I am ownM a child. » 5 Jesus! my Shepherd, husband, friend, My Prophet, Priest and King ; My Lord, my life, my way, my qndi, ,, V Accept the praise I bring. 6 Weak is the effort of my heart, -., And cold my warmest thought ; But when 1 see thee as thou art^ ' ril praise thee as I ought. 7 'Till then I would thy love proolaiiw^ With ev'ry fleeting breath ; And may the music of thy name - , Refresh my soul in death. - • HYMN V. r !■ -•*'. . U ' > w ' 1 i jnilHE hour of my departure's come ; Jl I hear the voice that crJls me home^ At last, O Lord ! let trouble cease, And let thy servant die in peace, r^ : -» The race appointed I have run ; The combat's o'er, the prize is won, And now my witness is on high, And now my record's in the sky. 3 Not in mine innocence I trust ; I bovf before thee in the dust ; And through my Saviour's blood alone I look for mercy at thy throne. 4 I leave the world withouL a tefvr, Save for the friends I held so dear ; To heal their sorrows, Lord, descend j And to the friendless, prove a ficiend. . • .-! I / I c 91 J ii I come, I Qomc, at thy command, I give my spirit to thy hand ; Stretch forth thine cvorladting arm?, And shield mu in the lust aVifjn^. G The hour of my departure's come ; j I hear the voice that callj* me home ; Now, O my God ! lot trouble cease, Now let thy servarit die in peace. *'' HYMN,VI.-.Pniup II. 6-1? 1 "^^j^E who the name of Jesus bear^ )f. His sacrod stops pursuo ; And let thit mind which w^s in him Be also found in you. ■■■'■' •, ■• i 2 Though in the form of God he was,_^ His only son declar'd, '' Nor to be equally ador'd As robb'ry did regar,d ; 3 His greatness he for us abas'd, For us his glory veiFd ; In human likeness dwelt on earth, His Majesty conceaPd : a V 4 Nor only as a man appears, j But stoops a servant law ; Submits to death, nay, bear? tj^ .crp^s, In all its shame and woe. v. * 5 Hence God this gen' ro?n^ love to mcft-;. With honoi^rs just hath crownM, . And rais'd the name of Jesus far Above all names renown'd; y\i,i li> !!. 6 That at this name, with sacred awe, %r Each humble knee should bpw, , , Of hosts immortal in the skies, . ^ And nations spread below.. . . , !-. t . ( » .» I, , r- 1 t i , 4./ » » » t 9» 1 8 A few short years of evil past, • • ' We reach the happy shore, 7 Where death-divided friends, at last^ Shall meet to part do more* HYMN VIII.— 1 CoRiN. XV. 62. to THi Ejft>, 1 "^ny HEN the last trumpet's awfnl voice V V This rending earth shall shiike. When op'ning graves shall yield their charge, ^, And dust to life awiUce ; 2 Those bodies that corrupted fell Shall incorrupted rise, And mortal forms sh^ll spring to life Immortal in the skies. Behold what heav'nly prophets sung Is now at last fulfilled. That Death should yield his ancient reigt), And, vanquished, quit the field. 4 Let faith exalt her joyful voice. And thus begin to sing ; ' O Grave ! where is thy triumph now t And where, O Death ! thy sting ? 3 Thy sting was sin, and conscious guilt, 'Twas this that armM thy dart ; The Law gave sin its strength and force To pierce the sinner's heart : 6 But God, whose name be ever blessM! Disarms that foe we dread. And makes us conquerors when we die, Through Christ our living head. 7 Then steadfast let us stilt remain, Though dangers rise around. And in the work prescrib'd by God Yet more and more abound ; \'.t •• •' i ' '^ t c **, t 9* J dvAsaur'd that though we labour now, We labour not in vain, But through the grace of heaven's great Lord» Th* eternal crown shall gain. To God, our benefactor, bring The tribute of your praise ; Too small forun Almighty King, But all that we can nuse. \ f Glory to thee, bless'd Three in One, The God whom we «dore ; As was, and is, and shall be done ; When time shall be no more. . . »-• >. A FRAYER AT OVR FIRST ENTRANCE INTO THE CHRUCR. W* ORD, 1 am now in thine House : assist, I pray thee, ,11 A and accept of my services. Enable me, and all who shall this day meet in thy name, to worship thee in spirit and in truth. Let thy Holy Spirit help our infirmities, and dispose our hearts to, seriousness, attention and devo- tion ; and grant that we may improve this opportunity to the honour of thjt Holy Name, and-the benefit of our souls, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. ^ Amen, A PRAYER AT CHURCH AFTER TH|: SERVICE IS ElfDED. BLESSED be thy name, O Lord, for this opportunity of attending thee in thy House and service. Grant that I, and all that profess thy name, may be doers of thy word, and not hearers only. Pardon our wanderings and imperfections ; and accept both us and our services, throughi ftwr only Mediator, Jesus Christ. . Amen, ^mMMMMmm aiFiKis. mmm ^^ : ,v .1. 7.4«B. raAhU, VEMK. LINE. 6 4 6 6 6 4 10 15 7 43 139 2 49 1 6 60 1^ 4 63 6 1 70 S9 4 73 .34 3 83 i« S 2 for prosperous, 3 — wonderous, 1 — his, 4 — words, 1 — hosaDoab's 2 — words, 1 — aim, C — Ane, 4 — prepar'd 1 — triuned. rtad prosp*roti8. wondVous. this. — — words'. bosannahs. worlds. arm. - — And. prepTire. thuae. y y y