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Thee, in thy pow'r's triumphant day, Thy willing people shall obey;

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!

From the cxi. Psalm of David.

1 PRAISE ye the LORD! Our GOD to praise My soul her utmost pow'r shall raise;

With private friends, and in the throng
Of saints, his praise shall be my song.

2 His works, for greatness though renown'd,
His wondrous works with ease are found
By those who seek for them aright,
And in the pious search delight.

3 His works are all of matchless fame,
And universal glory claim;

His truth, confirm'd through ages past,
Shall to eternal ages last.

4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd

To keep his wondrous works in mind;
And to posterity record

That good and gracious is our LORD.
5 His bounty, like a flowing tide,
Has all his servants' wants supplied;
And he will ever keep in mind
His cov'nant with our fathers sign'd.
6 Just are the dealings of his hands,
Immutable are his commands,
By truth and equity sustain'd,
And for eternal rules ordain'd.

7 He set his saints from bondage free
And then establish'd his decree,
For ever to remain the same;
Holy and rev'rend is his Name.

8 Who wisdom's sacred prize would win
Must with the fear of GoD begin:
Immortal praise and heav'nly skill
Have they who know and do his will.
PSALM 91.

(L. M.)

From the cxii. Psalm of David.

1 THAT man is blest who stands in awe
Of GOD, and loves his sacred law;
His seed on earth shall be renown'd,
And with successive honours crown'd.
2 The soul that 's filled with virtue's light
Shines brightest in affliction's night;
To pity the distress'd inclin'd,
As well as just to all mankind.
3 His lib'ral favours he extends,
To some he gives, to others lends ;
Yet what his charity impairs
He saves by prudence in affairs.
4 Beset with threat'ning dangers round,
Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground;
The sweet remembrance of the just
Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.

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 heav'n in which he dwells, Let no created pow'r compare.

3 Though 'tis beneath his state to view In highest heav'n 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.

From the cxv. Psalm of David.

1 LORD, not to us, we claim no share,
But to thy sacred Name
Give glory, for thy mercy's sake,

And truth's eternal fame.

2 Why should the heathen cry, "Where 's now
The God whom ye adore?"
Convince them that in heav'n thou art,
And uncontroll❜d thy pow'r.

3 O Israel, make the LORD your trust,
Who is your help and shield;
Priests, Levites, trust in him alone,
Who only help can yield.

4 Let all who truly fear the LORD
On him they fear rely;

Who them in danger can defend,
And all their wants supply.

5 of us he oft has mindful been,
And Israel's house will bless:
Priests, Levites, proselytes, ev'n all
Who his great name confess.
6 On you, and on your heirs, he will
Increase of blessings bring:

Thrice happy you, who fav'rites are
Of this Almighty King!

7 Heav'n's highest orb of glory he
His empire's seat design'd;

And gave this lower globe of earth
A portion to mankind.

8 They who in death and silence sleep
To him no praise afford;

But we will bless for evermore

Our ever-living LORD.

From the cxvi. Psalm of David.

1 MY soul with grateful thoughts of love
Entirely is possess'd,

Because the LORD Vouchsaf'd to hear
The voice of my request.

2 Since he has now his ear inclin'd,
I never will despair;

But still in all the straits of life
To him address my pray❜r.

3 With deadly sorrows compass'd round, With pains of hell oppress'd,

When troubles seiz'd my aching heart, And anguish rack'd my breast,4 On God's almighty Name I call'd, And thus to him I pray'd;

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LORD, I beseech thee save my soul
With sorrows quite dismay'd."

5 How just and merciful is God,
How gracious is the LORD!

Who saves the harmless, and to me
Does timely help afford.

6 Then, free from pensive cares, my soul, Resume thy wonted rest;

For God has wondrously to thee
His bounteous love express'd.

7 When death alarm'd me, he remov'd
My dangers and my fears;
My feet from falling he secur'd,
And dried my eyes from tears.
8 Therefore my life's remaining years,
Which GOD to me shall lend,
Will I, in praises to his Name,
And in his service, spend.

9 In God I trusted, and of him
Did boast in greatest fear;
Though in my trouble I exclaim'd,
All men are insincere.

10 O what return to GoD shall I,

For all his goodness make?

I'll praise his Name, and with glad zeal
The cup of blessing take.

11 I'll pay my vows among his saints,
Whose blood (howe'er despis'd
By wicked men) in Gop's account
Is always highly priz❜d.

12 To thee I'll off'rings bring of praise;

And while I bless thy Name,

The just performance of my vows,
To all thy saints proclaim.

13 They in Jerusalem shall meet,
And in thy house shall join

To bless thy Name with one consent,
And mix their songs with mine.

From the cxvii. Psalm of David.

1 WITH cheerful notes let all the earth

To heav'n their voices raise;

Let all, inspir'd with godly mirth,
Sing solemn hymns of praise.

2 God's tender mercy knows no bound,
His truth shall ne'er decay :
Then let the willing nations round
Their grateful tribute pay.

From the cxviii. Psalm of David.

10 PRAISE the LORD, for he is good,

His mercies ne'er decay;

That his kind favours ever last,
Let thankful Israel say.

2 Their sense of his eternal love
Let Aaron's house express;
And that it never fails, let all

That fear the LORD confess.

3 Far better 'tis to trust in GoD,
And have the LORD our friend,
Than on the greatest human pow'r
For safety to depend.

4 The LORD has been my help; the praise To him alone belongs;

He is my Saviour and my strength,
He only claims my songs.

5 Joy fills the dwelling of the just,
Whom God has sav'd from harm;
For wondrous things are brought to pass
By his almighty arm.

6 He, by his own resistless pow'r,

Has endless honour won: