Its branches to the sea were spread, And reach'd to proud Euphrates' stream. 5 To thee, O God of hosts, we pray, Thy wonted goodness, Lord, renew; From heaven, thy throne, this vine survey, And her sad state with pity view. 6 Behold the vineyard made by thee, Which thy right hand did guard so long; And keep that branch from danger free, Which for thyself thou mad'st so strong. 7 Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou The lustre of thy face display; And all the ills we suffer now, Like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away. PSALM 62. C. M. From the lxxxi. Psalm of David. TO God, our never-failing strength, With loud applauses sing: 2 Compose a hymn of praise, and touch 3 Let trumpets at the festival Their joyful voices raise, 4 For this a statute was of old, Which Jacob's God decreed To be with pious care observed, PSALM 63. C. M. From the lxxxiv. Psalm of David. GOD of hosts, the mighty Lord, How lovely is the place, Where thou enthroned in glory, show'st 2 My longing soul faints with desire My panting heart and flesh cry out 3 The birds, more happy far than I, Around thy temple throng; Securely hatch their young. 4 O Lord of hosts, my King and God, Who long to tread the sacred ways That to thy dwelling lead! 6 Who pass through parch'd and thirsty vales, Yet no refreshment want; Their pools are fill'd with rain, which thou 7 Thus they proceed from strength to strength, And still approach more near; 8 Within thy courts one single day Than, Lord, in any other place 9 Much rather in God's house will I 10 For God, who is our sun and shield, Will grace And no good thing will he withhold 11 Thou God, whom heavenly hosts obey, How highly bless'd is he, Whose hope and trust, securely placed, PSALM 64. C. M. From the lxxxv. Psalm of David. GOD our Saviour, all our hearts To thy obedience turn; That, quench'd with our repenting tears, 2 For why should'st thou be angry still, 3 Thy gracious favour, Lord, display, 4 God's answer patiently I'll wait; 5 To all that fear God's holy Name 5 Thrice happy they, whose choice has thee 6 For mercy now with truth is join'd; Their sure protection made, And righteousness with peace, Like kind companions, absent long, With friendly arms embrace. And to thy everlasting Name Eternal trophies rear. 7 Truth from the earth shall spring, whilst 11 Thy boundless mercy shown to me heaven Shall streams of justice pour; And God, from whom all goodness flows, Shall endless plenty shower. 8 Before him righteousness shall march, PSALM 65. C. M. To my complaint, O Lord my God, Thy gracious ear incline; 2 Do thou, O God, preserve my soul, Thy servant keep, and him whose trust 3 To me, who daily thee invoke, Thy mercy, Lord, extend; Refresh thy servant's soul, whose hopes 4 Thou, Lord, art good; nor only good, But prompt to pardon too; Of plenteous mercy to all those 5 To my repeated humble prayer, When troubled, I on thee will call, For thou wilt answer me. 6 Among the gods there's none like thee, O Lord, alone divine! To thee as much inferior they, 7 Therefore their great Creator, thee 8 All shall confess thee great, and great 9 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I 10 Thee will I praise, O Lord my God, Transcends my power to tell; For thou hast oft redeem'd my soul From lowest deeps of hell. 12 And thou thy constant goodness didst To my assistance bring; Of patience, mercy, and of truth, PSALM 66. II. 3. From the lxxxvii. Psalm of David. LOD'S temple crowns the holy mount, GOD The Lord there condescends to dwell: His Sion's gates, in his account, Our Israel's fairest tents excel: Yea, glorious things of thee we sing, O city of th' Almighty King! 2 Of honoured Sion we aver, Illustrious throngs from her proceed; And shall enrol her holy seed: 3 He'll Sion find with numbers fill'd Who celebrate his matchless praise; Who, here in hallelujah's skill'd, In heaven their harps and hymns shall O Sion, seat of Israel's King, PSALM 67. L. M. From the lxxxviii. Psalm of David. GOD of my life, O Lord most high, To thee by day and night I cry; Vouchsafe my mournful voice to hear, To my distress incline thine ear. 2 Like those whose strength and hopes are fled, They number me among the dead; 3 Wilt thou by miracle revive The dead, whom thou forsook'st alive? 4 To thee, O Lord, I cry forlorn, 5 Companions dear, and friends beloved, God of my life, O Lord most high, Vouchsafe to hear my mournful cry! THY PSALM 68. L. M. From the lxxxix. Psalm of David. Thy never-failing truth shall tell. 3 Thus spak'st thou by thy prophet's voice: 4 "While earth, and seas, and skies endure, 5 For such stupendous truth and love, 6 What seraph of celestial birth To vie with Israel's God shall dare? His saints should to his temple press; His fear through all their hearts should spread, Who his almighty Name confess. 8 Lord God of armies, who can boast Of strength or power like thine re nown'd? Of such a numerous, faithful host, Who may at festivals appear, With thy most glorious presence crown'd. 14 For in thy strength they shall advance, PSALM 69. From the xc. Psalm of David. PART I. C. M. LORD, the saviour and defence Of us thy chosen race, From age to age thou still hast been 2 Before thou brought'st the mountains forth, 3 Thou turnest man, O Lord, to dust, And when thou speak'st the word, ‘Return,' 4 For in thy sight a thousand years 5 Thou sweep'st us off as with a flood, 6 But howsoever fresh and fair As that which does thy throne surround? 7 We by thine anger are consumed, 9 Thou dost the lawless sea control, And change the prospect of the deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll; Thou mak'st the rolling billows sleep. 10 In thee the sovereign right remains Of earth and heaven; thee, Lord, alone, The world, and all that it contains, Their Maker and Preserver own. 11 Thine arm is mighty, strong thy hand, Yet, Lord, thou dost with justice reign; Possess'd of absolute command, Thou truth and mercy dost maintain. 12 Happy, thrice happy they, who hear Thy sacred trumpet's joyful sound; And by thy wrath dismay'd; Our public crimes and secret sins Before thy sight are laid. 8 Beneath thine anger's sad effects 9 Our term of time is seventy years, But if, with more than common strength, 10 Yet then our boasted strength decays, And we no more remain. PART II. C. M. 1 BUT who thine anger's dread effects Does, as he ought, revere ? And yet thy wrath does fall or rise, 2 So teach us, Lord, th' uncertain sum 30 to thy servants, Lord, return, And speedily relent: As we of our misdeeds, do thou Of our just doom repent. 4 To satisfy and cheer our souls, Thy early mercy send; That we may all our days to come In joy and comfort spend. 5 To all thy servants, Lord, let this Thy wondrous work be known; And to our offspring yet unborn, Thy glorious power be shown 6 Let thy bright rays upon us shine, Give thou our work success; PSALM 70. From the xci. Psalm of David. PART I. II. 2. HE that has God his guardian made, Shall under the Almighty's shade 2 His tender love and watchful care His truth shall be thy strong defence. 3 No terrors that surprise by night That in the burning noon-tide slay. PART II. III. 3. 1 GOD shall charge his angel legions 2 On the lion vainly roaring, On his young, thy foot shall tread; Thou shalt bruise the serpent's head. He will shield thee from above. 4 Thou shalt call on him in trouble, PSALM 71. C. M. From the xcii. Psalm of David. HOW good and pleasant must it be To thank the Lord most high; 2 With every morning's early dawn And of his constant truth, each night, 3 To ten-string'd instruments we'll sing, 4 For through thy wondrous works, O Lord, Thou ma'kst my heart rejoice; The thoughts of them shall make me glad, 5 How wondrous are thy works, O Lord! 6 He little thinks, when wicked men, 7 But thou, my God, art still most high; Who thought they might securely sin, 8 But righteous men, like rising palms, Thy flock shall spread, like cedars choice, On Lebanon's high hill. 9 These, planted in the house of God, 10 Thus will the Lord his justice show; PSALM 72. L. M. WITH CH glory clad, with strength array'd, 6 3 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice, And make the angry sea comply. 4 Thy promise, Lord, is ever sure, And they that in thy house would dwell, That happy station to secure, Must still in holiness excel. His own possession and his lot He will not quite forsake. 4 The world shall yet confess thee just And those that choose thy upright ways 5 Long since had I in silence slept, To stay me when I slipp'd; when sad, My soul's defence is firmly placed PSALM 74. L. M. COME, loud anthems let us sing, 3 For God the Lord, enthroned in state, A King superior far to all Whom gods the heathen falsely call. 4 The depths of earth are in his hand, 5 The rolling ocean's vast abyss 7 For he's our God, our Shepherd he, |