And nations, strangers to thy name, Shall learn to sing thy glorious praise. PSALM 15. From the xix. Psalm of David. PART I. C. M. HE heavens declare thy glory, Lord, 2 The dawn of each returning day 3 Their powerful language to no realm 'Tis nature's voice, and understood 4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense Its bright contents the circling sun 5 From cast to west, from west to east, PART II. C. M. 1 GOD's perfect law converts the soul, 2 The statutes of the Lord are just, His pure commands in search of truth 3 His perfect worship here is fix'd, 4 Of more esteem than golden mines, More sweet than honey, or the drops 5 My trusty counsellors they are, Who by thy precepts live. 6 But what frail man observes how oft He does from virtue fall? O cleanse me from my secret faults, 7 Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord, 8 So shall my prayer and praises be PSALM 16. S. M. From the xx. Psalm of David. AY Jacob's God defend M. And hear us in distress; 2 May he accept our vow, Our heart's devout request allow, 3 O Lord! thy saving grace We joyfully declare; Our banner in thy name we raise"The Lord fulfil our prayer!" 4 Now know we that the Lord From heaven will strength divine afford, 5 Some earthly succour trust, But we in God's right hand: Lo! while they fall, so vain their boast, 6 Still save us, Lord, and still Thy servants deign to bless; PSALM 17. From the xxii. Psalm of David. M PART I. C. M. Y God, my God, why leav'st thou me, 2 Lo! I am treated like a worm, But made the rabble's mirth. 3 With laughter all the gazing crowd They shoot the lip, they shake the head, 4 "In God he trusted, boasting oft That he was heaven's delight; Let God come down to save him now, 5 Withdraw not, then, so far from me, O send me help! thy help, on which PART II. С. М. 1 LIKE water is my life pour'd out, My joints are out of frame; My heart dissolves within my breast, Like wax before the flame: 2 My strength is like a potsherd dried, My tongue is parch'd with drought; And to the dismal shades of death My fainting soul is brought. 3 Like dogs, to compass me, my foes 4 My body's rack'd, till all my bones Yet such a spectacle of woe As pastime they behold. 5 As spoil, my garments they divide, Lots for my vesture cast: Therefore, O leave me not, my God, But to my succour haste. PART III. C. M. 1 Lord, to my brethren I'll declare 2 "Ye worshippers of Jacob's God, O praise the Lord, and to your praise 3 "He ne'er disdain'd on low distress 4 Thus, in thy sacred courts, will I 5 The meek companions of my grief Shall find my table spread; And all that seek the Lord shall be 6 Then shall the glad converted world 7 'Tis his supreme prerogative O'er all mankind to reign; 'Tis just that he should rule the world, Who does the world sustain. 8 The rich, who are with plenty fed, The sons of want, by him relieved, 9 With humble worship to his throne They all for aid resort; That power, which first their being gave, Alone can them support. 10 Then shall a chosen spotless race, To their adoring sons his truth PSALM 18. C. M. From the xxiii. Psalm of David. The shepherd, by whose constant care 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, Then leads me to cool shades, and where 3 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim, 4 I pass the gloomy vale of death, 5 Since God doth thus his wondrous love Through all my life extend, That life to him I will devote, PSALM 19. C. M. From the xxiv. Psalm of David. HE spacious earth is all the Lord's, 2 He framed and fix'd it on the seas; And his almighty hand The stable fabric stand. 3 But for himself this Lord of all Oh! who shall to that sacred hill 4 The man whose hands and heart are pure, Whose thoughts from pride are free; Who honest poverty prefers To gainful perjury. 5 This, this is he, on whom the Lord 6 Such is the race of saints, by whom And such the proselytes that seek Thy face, O Jacob's God. 7 Erect your heads, eternal gates; Unfold, to entertain The King of glory: see! he comes With his celestial train. 8 Who is the King of glory? who? The Lord, for strength renown'd; In battle mighty; o'er his foes Eternal victor crown'd. 9 Erect your heads, ye gates; unfold In state to entertain The King of glory: see! he comes 10 Who is the King of glory? who? Of glory he alone is King, PSALM 20. S. M. I lift my heart and voice: 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, And graciously continue still, 5 Let all my youthful crimes Be blotted out by thee; And, for thy wondrous goodness' sake, 6 His mercy and his truth The righteous Lord displays, 7 He those in justice guides Who his direction seek; And in his sacred paths shall lead 8 Through all the ways of God Both truth and mercy shine, 9 Since mercy is the grace That most exalts thy fame, Forgive my heinous sin, O Lord, 10 Whoe'er with humble fear Shall find the Lord a faithful guide, 11 For God to all his saints And does his gracious cov'nant write 12 To Israel's chosen race Continue ever kind; And, in the midst of all their wants, PSALM 21. C. M. From the xxvi. Psalm of David.* I shall not fail, who all my trust 2 I'll wash my hands in innocence, Pour the glad hymn of triumph thence, 3 My thanks I'll publish there, and tell That seat affords me most delight, PSALM 22. C. M. From the xxvii. Psalm of David. 2 Henceforth, within this house to dwell His wondrous beauty there to view, 3 For there I may with comfort rest, And safe, as on a rock, abide 4 When us to seek thy glorious face "Thy glorious face I'll always seek," 5 Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord, *Extract from the Journal of the General Convention, 1832. "4. Resolved, As the sense and declaration of this Convention, that so much of the rubrics in the form of consecration of a church or chapel as requires the singing of Psalm 26, verses 6, 7, and 8,' will hereafter be duly complied with by singing verses 2 and 3, in the selection from the 26th Psalm, included in the Psalms in Metre authorized by these resolutions to be set forth." My God and Saviour, leave not him Thou didst so oft protect. 6 Though all of nearest earthly ties, Me, in my woe, forsake, Yet thou, whose love excels them all, Wilt care and pity take. 7 Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord, My ways directly guide; Lest sinful men, who watch my steps, 8 I trusted that my future life Should with thy love be crown'd; Or else my fainting soul had sunk, With sorrow compass'd round. 9 God's time with patient faith expect, Who will inspire thy breast With inward strength: do thou thy part, And leave to him the rest. PSALM 23. C. M. His praise I will resound, From whom the cries of my distress 2 He is my strength and shield; my heart And now relieved, my heart, with joy, 3 The Lord, the everlasting God, The saving health, the saving strength, Of his anointed flock. 4 O save and bless thy people, Lord, Thy heritage preserve; Feed, strengthen, and support their hearts, That they may never swerve. PSALM 24. L. M. From the xxix Psalm of David. E that in might and power excel, His wondrous power to all declare. Where he's with solemn state adored. 3 'Tis he that, with amazing noise, The watery clouds in sunder breaks; The ocean trembles at his voice, When he from heaven in thunder speaks. 4 How full of power his voice appears! 5 God rules the angry floods on high; His boundless sway shall never cease; His saints with strength he will supply, And bless his own with constant peace. I PSALM 25. C. M. From the xxx. Psalm of David. Who kindly did relieve, And from the grave's expecting mouth 20 to his courts, ye saints of his, 3 His wrath has but a moment's reign, The night of grief is recompens❜d With joy's returning day. 4 Therefore, O Lord, I'll gladly sing PSALM 26. S. M. From the xxxi. Psalm of David. EFEND me, Lord, from shame, For still I trust in thee; 2 Bow down thy gracious ear, 3 To thee, the God of truth, My life, and all that's mine, (For thou preserv'st me from my youth,) I willingly resign. 4 My hope, my steadfast trust, I on thy help repose. That thou my God art good and just, My soul with comfort knows. 5 Whate'er events betide, Thy wisdom times them all; 6 The brightness of thy face 7 How great thy mercies are To such as fear thy name, Which thou, for those that trust thy care, 8 O all ye saints, the Lord With eager love pursue; Who to the just will help afford, And give the proud their due. 9 Ye that on God rely, Courageously proceed; For he will still your hearts supply PSALM 27. L. M. From the xxxii. Psalm of David. E'S blest, whose sins have pardon gain'd, No more in judgement to appear; Whose guilt remission has obtain❜d, And whose repentance is sincere. 2 No sooner I my wound disclos'd, The guilt that tortured me within, But thy forgiveness interpos'd, And mercy's healing balm pour'd in. 3 Sorrows on sorrows multiplied, The harden'd sinner shall confound; Blessings of mercy shall surround. 4 His saints, that have perform'd his laws, PSALM 28. From the xxxiii. Psalm of David. ET all the just to God, with joy, Their cheerful voices raise; 2 Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes, And new-made songs of loud applause 3 For faithful is the word of God; 4 By his almighty word, at first, The heavenly arch was rear'd; 5 Let earth, and all that dwell therein, For, when he spake the word, 'twas made, 'Twas fix'd at his command. PART II. C. M. 1 WHATE'ER the mighty Lord decrees, 2 How happy then are they, to whom The Lord for God is known! Whom he, from all the world besides, Has chosen for his own. 3 Our soul on God with patience waits; Our help and shield is he: Then, Lord, let still our hearts rejoice, 4 The riches of thy mercy, Lord, Do thou to us extend; Since we, for all we want or wish, PSALM 29. From the xxxiv. Psalm of David. HROUGH all the changing scenes of In trouble and in joy, The praises of my God shall still 2 Of his deliv'rance I will boast, And charm their griefs to rest. 3 O magnify the Lord with me, 5 O make but trial of his love, Who in his truth confide. 6 Fear him, ye saints; and you will then Make you his service your delight, |