The wrath of man shall work his praise, And he'll restrain the rest. 9 [Vow to the Lord, and tribute bring; His terrors shake the proudest king, 10 The thunder of his sharp rebuke PSALM 77.—1st Part. C. M. [b] Melancholy assaulting, and hope prevailing. God I cry'd with mournful voice, I sought his gracious ear, T In the sad day when troubles rose, 2 Sad were my days, and dark my nights, My soul refus'd relief; I thought on God, the just and wise, 3 Still I complain'd, and still oppress'd, My overwhelming sorrows grew 5 I call'd back years and ancient times, My spirit search'd for secret crimes. 6 I call'd thy mercies to my mind, And will the Lord no more be kind? 7 Will he forever cast me off? 8 But I forbid this hopeless thought, This dark, despairing frame, 9 I'll think again of all thy ways, 10 Grace dwells with justice on the throne; And men, that love thy word, Have in thy sanctuary known PSALM 77.-2d Part. C. M. [b] Comfort derived from ancient providence; or, Israel delivered from Egypt, and brought to Canaan. 1. " HOM TOW awful is thy chastening rod!" (May thine own children say) "The great, the wise, the dreadful God! How holy is his way!" 86 2 I'll meditate his works of old; The King who reigns above: 3 Long did the house of Joseph lie The sons of good old Jacob seem'd 5 Israel, his people and his sheep, 6 The waters saw thee, mighty God, 7 Strange was thy journey through the sea 8 [Thy voice, with terror in the sound, 9 Thine arrows through the sky were hurl'd How glorious is the Lord! Surprise and trembling seiz'd the world And his own saints ador'd. 10 He gave them water from the rock, Through a dry desert led his flock PSALM 78.-1st Part. C. M. [*] Providences of God recorded; or, pious education and instruction of children. 1 ET children hear the mighty deeds Which in our younger years we saw, 2 He bids us make his glories known; 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, May teach them to their heirs. PSALM 78.-2d Part. C. M. [*]. Israel's rebellion and punishment; or, the sins and chastisements of God's people. WHAT a stiff rebellious house 10 Was Jacob's ancient race! False to their own most solemn vows, 2 They broke the cov❜nant of his love, Forgot the works he wrought to prove 3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light, What dreadful tokens of his might 4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea, 5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road, By day it prov'd a sheltering cloud, 6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd ; Yet they provok'd the Lord most high, 8 The Lord with indignation heard, 1 PSALM 78.-3d Part. C. M. [*] The punishment of luxury and intemperance; or, chastisement and salvation. HEN Israel sins, the Lord reproves, Wand fills their hearts with dread; Yet he forgives the men he loves, And sends them heavenly bread. 2 He fed them with a liberal hand, And made his treasures known; He gave the midnight clouds command 3 The manna, like a morning shower, |