3 M ress Supp The LORD abounds with tender love, And unexampled acts of grace; His waken'd wrath doth slowly move, His willing mercy flies apace. GOD will not always harshly chide, But with his anger quickly part; And loves his punishments to guide More by his love than our desert. 6 As high as heaven its arch extends Above this little spot of clay, So much his boundless love transcends The small respects that we can pay. 7 As far as 't is from east to west, So far has he our sins removed; Who, with a father's tender breast, Has such as fear him always loved. 8 For GOD, who all our frame surveys, Considers that we are but clay; How fresh soe'er we seem, our days Like grass or flowers must fade away. 9 Whilst they are nipp'd with sudden blasts, Nor can we find their former place, GOD's faithful mercy ever lasts To those that fear him, and their race. 10 This shall attend on such as still In whose great strength his power is shown. From the ciii. Psalm of David. 2 O bless the LORD, my soul, 3 He pardons all thy sins, 1 BLESS GOD, my soul; thou, LORD, alone Possessest empire without bounds, 2 With light thou dost thyself enrobe, 3 GOD builds on liquid air, and forms 4 As bright as flame, as swift as wind, 1 How various, LORD, thy works are found, For which thy wisdom we adore! The earth is with thy treasure crown'd, "Till nature's hand can grasp no more. 2 All creatures, both of sea and land, In sense of common want agree; All wait on thy dispensing hand, And have their daily alms from thee. 3 They gather what thy stores disperse, Without their trouble to provide; Thou op'st thy hand, the universe, The craving world, is all supplied. 4 Thou for a moment hid'st thy face, The num'rous ranks of creatures mourn Thou tak'st their breath, all nature's race Decay, and to their dust return. 5 Again thou send'st thy spirit forth, 6 Thus through successive ages stands Unfathom'd caves beneath the deep S Joy in his works JEHOVAH takes, PSALM 85. C. M. From the cv. Psalm of David. 10 RENDER thanks, and bless the LORD. 2 Sing to his praise in lofty hymns, 3 Rejoice in his almighty Name, 4 Seek ye the LORD, his saving strength And, where he 's ever present, seek 5 The wonders that his hands have wrought Keep thankfully in mind; The righteous statutes of his mouth, From the cvi. Psalm of David. 2 Who can his mighty deeds express, 5 0 may I worthy prove to see 6 Let Israel's GOD be ever bless'd, PSALM 87. From the cvii. Psalm of David. 1 MAGNIFY JEHOVAH'S Name; 2 Let his ransom'd flock rejoice, In the lonely waste, they roam, Far from refuge, shelter, home:- Rescues them from all their fear: 5 Them to pleasant lands he brings, 6 0 that men would praise the LORD, For the wonders of his word, 1 THY wondrous power, Almighty LORD, 3 Dismay'd they climb the wat❜ry hills, 4 Then to the LORD they raise their cries, 5 Rejoicing, they forget their fears, 16 O that the sons of men would praise e; From the cviii. Psalm of David. 10 GOD, my heart is fully bent To magnify thy Name; My tongue with cheerful songs of praise 2 Awake, my lute; nor thou, my harp, 8 To all the list'ning tribes, O LORD, 4 Because thy mercy's boundless height 5 Be thou, O GOD, exalted high And let the world, with one consent, PSALM 89. II. 2. 1 THE LORD unto my Lord thus spake: And, when thy rising beams they view, Shall all, (redeem'd from error's night,) Appear more numerous and bright Than crystal drops of morning dew." 3 The LORD hath sworn, nor sworn in vain, That, like Melchisedec's, thy reign And priesthood shall no period see: Anointed Prince! thou, bending low, Shalt drink where darkest torrents flow, Then raise thy head in victory! PSALM 90. L. M. 1 PRAISE ye the LORD! our GOD to My soul her utmost power shall raise; er 2 His works, for greatness though renown'd, 3 His works are all of matchless fame, His truth, confirm'd through ages past, 4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd That good and gracious is our LORD. 5 His bounty, like a flowing tide, 7 He set his saints from bondage free, 8 Whe wisdom's sacred prize would win 1 THAT man is bless'd who stands in awe From the cxiii. Psalm of David. 1 YE saints and servants of the LORD, The triumphs of his name record; His sacred Name for ever bless: Where'er the circling sun displays His rising beams or setting rays, Due praise to his great Name address. 2 GOD through the world extends his sway, The regions of eternal day But shadows of his glory are: With him whose majesty excels, Who made the heaven in which he dwells, Let no created power compare. 3 Though 't is beneath his state to view In highest heaven what angels do, Yet he to earth vouchsafes his care; He takes the needy from his cell, Advancing him in courts to dwell, Companion of the greatest there. 2 Why should the Heathen cry, "Where's 18 Therefore my life's remaining years, now The GoD whom ye adore ?" 4 Let all who truly fear the LORD 6 On you, and on your heirs, he will Heaven's highest orb of glory he 8 They who in death and silence sleep To him no praise afford; But we will bless for evermore From the cxvi. Psalm of David. 1 MY soul with grateful thoughts of love Entirely is possess'd, Because the LORD vouchsafed to hear 2 Since he has now his ear inclined, But still in all the straits of life To him address my prayer. 3 With deadly sorrows compass'd round, Who saves the harmless, and to me Which GOD to me shall lend, 9 In GoD I trusted, and of him 10 O what return to GOD shall I 11 I'll pay my vows among his saints 12 To thee I'll off'rings bring of praise; From the cxviii. Psalm of David. 1 O PRAISE the LORD, for he is good, 2 Their sense of his eternal love That fear the LORD confess. 4 The LORD has been my help; the praise To him alone belongs; He is my Saviour and my strength, 6 Then, free from pensive cares, my soul, 5 Jov fills the dwelling of the just, Resume thy wonted rest; For GOD has wondrously to thee 7 When death alarm'd me, he removed My dangers and my fears; My feet from falling he secured, Whom GOD has saved from harm; For wondrous things are brought to pass By his almighty arm. 6 He, by his own resistless power, The saving strength of his right hand aint pr 7 GOD will not suffer me to fall, 8 When GOD had sorely me chastised, 9 Then open wide the temple gates 10 Within those gates of GOD's abode 11 That which the builders once refused Is now the corner-stone: This is the wondrous work of GOD, 12 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." 13 Him that approaches in God's name Let all th' assembly bless; "We that belong to God's own house Have wish'd you good success." 1 How shall the young preserve their ways From all pollution free? By making still their course of life 2 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, O suffer not my careless steps From thy right paths to stray. 3 Safe in my heart, and closely hid, Thy word, my treasure, lies, 14 GOD is the LORD, through whom we all To succor me with timely aid Both light and comfort find; Fast to the altar's horns with cords The chosen victim bind. 15 Thou art my LORD, O GOD, and still I'll praise thy holy Name; Because thou only art my GOD, I'll celebrate thy fame. 16 O then with me give thanks to GOD, Who still does gracious prove; And let the tribute of our praise PSALM 97. From the cxix. Psalm of David. PART I. ALEPH. C. M. When sinful thoughts arise. 4 Secured by that, my grateful soul O teach me then by thy just laws 5 My lips, unlock'd by pious zeal, How well the judgments of thy mouth Deserve our best regard. 6 Whilst in the way of thy commands, More solid joy I found, Than had I been with vast increase 7 Therefore thy just and upright laws Shall always fill my mind; 1 HOW bless'd are they who always keep And those sound rules which thou prescrib'st The pure and perfect way; Who never from the sacred paths Of God's commandments stray! 2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws Have still obedient been; And have with fervent humble zeal, 3 Such men their utmost cantion use 4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, LORD, Entire respect shall find. 8 To keep thy statutes undefaced PART III. GIMEL. C. M. 1 BE gracious to thy servant, LORD; 2 Enlighten both my eyes and mind, The wondrous things which they behold, Who thy just precepts learn. |