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1 LET all the just to GOD, with joy,
Their cheerful voices raise;
For weil the righteous it becomes
To sing glad songs of praise.

2 Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes,
In joyful concert meet;
And new-made songs of loud applause
The harmony complete.

8 For faithful is the word of God;
His works with truth abound;
He justice loves; and all the earth
Is with his goodness crown'd.
4 By his almighty word at first,
The heavenly arch was rear'd;
And all the beauteous hosts of light
At his command appear'd.

5 Let earth, and all that dwell therein, Before him trembling stand; For, when he spake the word, 't was made, "T was fix'd at his command.

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1 APPROACH, ye children of the LORD,
And my instruction hear;
I'll teach you the true discipline
Of his religious fear.

2 Let him who length of life desires,
And prosp'rous days would see,
From sland'ring language keep his tongue,
His lips from falsehood free;

3 The crooked paths of vice decline,
And virtue's ways pursue;
Establish peace, where 't is begun;
And where 't is lost, renew.

4 The LORD from heaven beholds the just With favorable eyes;

And, when distress'd, his gracious ear
Is open to their cries;

5 But turns his wrathful look on those
Whom mercy can't reclaim,

To cut them off, and from the earth
Blot out their evil name.

6 Deliv'rance to his saints he gives
When his relief they crave;
He's nigh to heal the broken heart,
And contrite spirit save.

7 Great troubles may afflict the just,
Yet GOD will save them still;
The righteous he will keep from harm,
And guard from every ill.

8 The wicked, from their wickedness,
Their ruin shall derive:

Whilst righteous men, whom they detest, Shall them and their's survive.

9 For GoD preserves the souls of those
Who on his truth depend;

To them, and their posterity,
His blessing shall descend.

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Their roughest days in peace shall end
While on the latter end of those
Who dare GOD's sacred will oppose,
A common ruin shall attend.

3 GOD to the just will aid afford,
Their only safeguard is the LORD,
Their strength in time of need is he:
Because on him they still depend,

1 THOUGH wicked men grow rich or The LORD will timely succor send,

great,

Yet let not their successful state

Thy anger or thy envy raise; For they, cut down like tender grass, Or like young flowers 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 delight, And he, thy duty to requite,

Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. e8 In all thy ways trust thou the LORD, And he will needful help afford,

To perfect every just design; He'll make like light, serene and clear, Thy clouded innocence appear, And as a mid-day sun to shine. 4 With quiet mind on GOD depend, And patiently for him attend,

Nor envy the success of crime; For GoD will sinful men destroy, Whilst they his presence shall enjoy, Who trust on him, and wait his time.

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And from the wicked set them free.

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From the xxxviii. Psalm of David.

1 THY chast'ning wrath, O LORD, restrain,
Though I deserve it all;
Nor let on me the heavy storm
Of thy displeasure fall.

2 My sins, which to a deluge swell,
My sinking head o'erflow,
And, for my feeble strength to bear,
Too vast a burden grow.

3 But, LORD, before thy searching eyes
All my desires appear;

The groanings of my burden'd soul
Have reach'd thine open ear.

4 Forsake me not, O LORD, my GoD
Nor far from me depart;
Make haste to my relief, O thou
Who my salvation art.

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From the xxxix. Psalm of David.

1 LORD, let me know my term of days, The numerous train of ills disclose, How soon my life will end:

Which this frail state attend.

2 My life, thou know'st, is but a span,
A cipher sums my years;
And every man, in best estate,

But vanity appears.

3 Man, like a shadow, vainly walks,
With fruitless cares oppress'd;
He heaps up wealth, but cannot tell
By whom 't will be possess'd.

4 Why then should I on worthless toys
With anxious cares attend?
On thee alone my steadfast hope
Shall ever, LORD, depend.

5 LORD, hear my cry, accept my tears,
And listen to my prayer,
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 shall be seen no more.

PSALM 34.

L. M. From the xl. Psalm of David.

1 I WAITED meekly for the LORD, Till he vouchsafed a kind reply; Who did his gracious ear afford,

And heard from heaven my humble cry.
2 The wonders he for me has wrought
Shall fill my mouth with songs of praise;
And others, to his worship brought,

To hopes of like deliv'rance raise.
3 For blessings shall that man reward,
Who on th' Almighty LORD relies;
Who treats the proud with disregard,

And hates the hypocrite's disguise. 4 Who can the wondrous works recount Which thou, O GOD, for us hast wrought? The treasures of thy love surmount The power of numbers, speech, and thought.

5 I've learnt that thou hast not desired
Off'rings and sacrifice alone;
Nor blood of guiltless beasts required
For man's transgression to atone.

6 I therefore come-come to fulfil
The oracles thy books impart;
"T is my delight to do thy will,
Thy law is written in my heart.
7 In full assemblies I have told

Thy truth and righteousness at large: Nor did, thou know'st, my lips withhold From uttering what thou gav'st in charge: 8 Nor kept within my breast confined

Thy faithfulness and saving grace;
But preach'd thy love, for all design'd,
That all might that and truth embrace.
9 Then let those mercies I declared
To others, LORD, extend to me;
Thy loving-kindness my reward,
Thy truth my safe protection be.

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From the xli. Psalm of David.

1 HAPPY the man whose tender care
Relieves the poor distress'd!
When troubles compass him around,

The LORD shall give him rest.

2 The LORD his life, with blessings crown'd,
In safety shall prolong;
And disappoint the will of those
That seek to do him wrong.
3 If he, in languishing estate,
Oppress'd with sickness lie;
The LORD will easy make his bed,
And inward strength supply.
4 Secure of this, to thee, my GOD,
I thus my prayer address'd;
"LORD, for thy mercy, heal my soul,
Though I have much transgress'd."
5 Thy tender care secures my life
From danger and disgrace;

of thou vouchsaf'st to set me still
ore thy glorious face.

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From the xlii. Psalm of David.

1 AS pants the heart 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 shall I behold thy face,
Thou Majesty divine?

3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Trust GOD; who will employ
His aid for thee, and change these sighs
To thankful hymns of joy.

4 GOD of my strength, how long shall I
Like one forgotten, mourn;
Forlorn, forsaken, and exposed
To my oppressor's scorn?

5- My heart is pierced, as with a sword,
While thus my foes upbraid:

"Vain boaster, where is now thy God? And where his promised aid?"

6 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still; and thou shalt sing
The praise of him who is thy God,
Thy health's eternal spring.

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PSALM 38.

L. M.
From the xliii. Psalm of David.

1 LET me with light and truth be bless'd;
Be these my guides to lead the way
Till on thy holy hill I rest,

And in thy sacred temple pray.

2 Then will I there fresh altars raise
To GOD, who is my only joy;
And well-tuned harps, with songs of praise,
Shall all my grateful hours employ.
3 Why then cast down, my soul? and why
So much oppress'd with anxious care?
On GOD, thy GOD, for aid rely,

Who will thy ruin'd state repair.

PSALM 39.

C. M.

From the xlv. Psalm of David.

1 WHILE I the King's loud praise rehearse, Indited by my heart,

My tongue is like the pen of him

That writes with ready art.

2 How matchless is thy form, O King!
Thy mouth with grace o'erflows;
Because fresh blessings GOD on thee
Eternally bestows.

3 Gird on thy sword, most mighty prince;
And clad in rich array,
With glorious ornaments of power,
Majestic pomp display.

4 Ride on in state, and still protect
The meek, the just, and true;

Whilst thy right hand, with swift revenge,
Does all thy foes pursue.

5 How sharp thy weapons are to them
That dare thy power despise!
Down, down they fall, while through their
The piercing arrow flies.
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But thy firm throne, O GOD, is fix'd,
For ever to endure;
Thy sceptre's sway shall always last,
By righteous laws secure.

7 Because thy heart, by justice led,
Did upright ways approve,
And hated still the crooked paths
Where wand'ring sinners rove:
8Therefore did GoD, thy GOD, on thee
The oil of gladness shed;

And has, above thy fellows round,
Advanced thy lofty head.

PSALM 40.

II. 2.

From the xlvi. Psalm of David.

GOD is our refuge in distress,
A present help when dangers press,
In him, undaunted, we'll confide;
Though earth were from her centre tost,
And mountains in the ocean lost,

Torn piece-meal by the roaring tide. 2A 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 towers
Bhall mock th' assaults of earthly powers,
While his almighty aid is nigh.

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From the xlvii. Psalm of David. 1 O ALL ye people, clap your hands, No force the mighty power withstands And with triumphant voices sing: Of GOD, the universal King. 2 He shall assaulting foes repel,

And with success our battles fight; Shall fix the place where we must dwell, The pride of Jacob his delight.

8 GOD is gone up, our LORD and King, With shouts of joy, and trumpet's sound; To him repeated praises sing,

And let the cheerful song rebound.

4 Your utmost skill in praise be shown,
For him who all the world commands,
Who sits upon his righteous throne,
And spreads his sway o'er heathen lands.
PSALM 42.
C. M.

From the xlviii. Psalm of David.
THE LORD, the only GOD, is great,
And greatly to be praised

In Sion, on whose happy mount
His sacred throne is raised.
2 In Sion we have seen perform'd
A work that was foretold,
In pledge that GOD, for times to come,
His city will uphold.

3 Let Sion's mount with joy resound;
Her daughters all be taught
In songs his judgments to extol,
Who this deliv'rance wrought.

4 Compass her walls in solemn pomp,
Your eyes quite round her cast;
Count all her towers, and see if there
You find one stone displaced.
5 Her forts and palaces survey,
Observe their order well;
That to the ages yet to come
His wonders you may tell.

6 This GOD is ours and will be ours,
Whilst we in him confide;
Who, as he has preserved us now,
Till death will be our guide.

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1 ATTEND, my people; Israel, hear; Thy strong accuser I'll appear;

Thy GOD, thine only GOD am I: "T is not of offerings I complain, Which, daily in my temple slain, My sacred altar did supply.

2 The sacrifices I require

Are hearts which love and zeal inspire,
And vows with strictest care made good:
In time of trouble call on me,
And I will set thee safe and free,

And thou shalt praise thy gracious GOD. 3 Consider this, ye thoughtless men! My vengeance shall not fall in vain,

And none will dare your cause to own: Who praises me due honor gives, And to the man that justly lives

My strong salvation shall be shown.

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From the li. Psalm of David.

1 HAVE mercy, LORD, on me,
As thou wert ever kind;

Let me, oppress'd with loads of guilt,
Thy wonted mercy find.

2 Wash off my foul offence,

And cleanse me from my sin; For I confess my crime, and see How great my guilt has been. 3 Against thee, LORD, alone, And only in thy sight,

Have I transgress'd; and, though condemn'd, Must own thy judgment right.

4 In guilt each part was form'd
Of all this sinful frame;

In guilt I was conceived, and born
The heir of sin and shame.
5 Yet, LORD, thy searching eye
Does inward truth require;
And secretly with wisdom's laws
My soul thou wilt inspire.
6 Wit hyssop purge me, LORD,
And so I clean shall be:

I shall with snow in whiteness vie,
When purified by thee.

7 Make me to hear with joy
Thy kind forgiving voice:

That so the bones which thou hast broke
May with fresh strength rejoice.

18 Blot out my crying sins,
Nor me in anger view:
Create in me a heart that 's clean,
An upright mind renew.

9 Withdraw not thou thy help,
Nor cast me from thy sight;
Nor let thy Holy Spirit take
His everlasting flight.

10 The joy thy favor gives
Let me, O LORD, regain,
And thy free Spirit's firm support
My fainting soul sustain.

11 So I thy righteous ways
To sinners will impart;
Whilst my advice shall wicked men
To thy just laws convert.

12 Could sacrifice atone,

Whole flocks and herds should die; But on such off'rings thou disdain'st To cast a gracious eye.

13 A broken spirit is

By GoD most highly prized; By him a broken, contrite heart, Shall never be despised.

14 Let Sion favor find,

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Of thy good will assured And thy own city flourish long, By lofty walls secured.

15 The just shall then attend, And pleasing tribute pay; And sacrifice of choicest kind Upon thy altar lay.

PSALM 45.

C. M.

From the lv. Psalm of David.

1 GIVE ear, thou Judge of all the earth, And listen when I pray;

Nor from thy humble suppliant turn
Thy glorious face away.

2 My heart is pain'd; the shades of death
Their terrors round me spread;
While fearful tremblings seize my breast,
Horrors o'erwhelm my head.

3 And thus I breathe my heavy sigh
To Him who hears above;
"O that my soul on wings could fly,
And emulate the dove!

4 "Swift I'd escape, and flee afar,
Some secret place to find,
Hide from the worlds distracting care,
And rest my weary mind.

5"I'd wing my everlasting flight,
Bidding the world farewell,
From sin and strife, to realms of light,
Where peace and quiet dwell."

6 Thus will I call on GOD, who still
Shall in my aid appear;

At morn, at noon, at night I'll pray,
And he my voice shall hear.

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