3 4 6666,88. The Lord our Shepherd. HE Lord my Shepherd is, And He my soul will keep He knoweth who are His, And watcheth o'er His sheep. Away with every anxious fear: I cannot want while He is near. His wisdom doth provide The pasture where I feed: Along the quiet mead, CONDER. He leads my feet; and, when I roam, O'ertakes and brings the wanderer home. He leads, Himself, the way His faithful flock should take. For He has pledged His holy name ;- Let me but feel Him near, The shadowy valley through: With rod and staff, my Shepherd's care Will guide my steps, and guard ine there. Still hope and grateful praise 27 (PSALM 23.) L.M., 6 lines. ADDISON The Lord our Shepherd. HE Lord my pasture shall prepare, 1 THE His presence shall my wants supply, 3 Though in a bare and rugged way, 4 Though in the paths of death I tread, 28 L.M. 10 Our Jesus is gone up on high: UR Lord is risen from the dead: The powers of hell are captive led, 2 There His triumphal chariot waits, 3 Loose all your bars of massy light, 4 Who is the King of Glory, who? The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew; 5 Lo! His triumphal chariot waits, 6 Who is the King of Glory, who? (PSALM 25.) 1 I My trust is in His name: LIFT my soul to God, 2 3 4 Let not my foes that seek my blood From the first dawning light The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn His ways, 5 For His own goodness' sake 30 1 2 (PSALM 25.) Divine Instruction. HERE'ER the man is found What fears to offend his God, That loves the gospel's joyful sound, And trembles at the rod, The Lord shall make him know The wonders of His covenant show, 3 The dealings of His hand Are truth and mercy still With such as to His covenant stand, 4 Their souls shall dwell at ease 7 32 1 O keep my soul from death, For I have placed mine only trust With humble faith I wait JUDGE me, O Lord, and try my heart, That dares compete with Thee. 2 Though weak and cleaving to the dust, My soul adores Thee still; Thy grace and truth are all my trust; 3 Thine altar, Lord, I would embrace I would not walk with sinners here, 33 THE 1 HE Lord of glory is my light, God is my strength, nor will I fear 2 One privilege my heart desires: Among the churches of Thy saints, 3 There shall I offer my requests, 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, 5 Now shall my head be lifted high 34 1 Ye children, seek My face, 2 Let not Thy face be hid from me, God of my life, I fly to Thee 3 Should friends and kindred near and Leave me to want or die, And all my need supply. 4. My fainting flesh had died with grief, 5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He'll raise your spirit when it faints, 35 PSALM 27.) 7.6. D. MONTGOMERY. 1G What fe have I to fear? In darkness and temptation, My soul, with courage wait: His might thy heart shall strengthen, Mercy thy days shall lengthen; 36 Divine Assistance acknowledged. 1 LEST be the Lordwhoheardmyprayer, BThe Lord, my shield, my help, my song, Who saved my soul from sin and fear, And filled with praise mythankful tongue. 2 In the dark hour of deep distress, By foes beset, of death afraid, My spirit trusted in His grace, And sought and found His heavenly aid. 3 O blest Redeemer of mankind! Thy shield, Thy saving strength, shall be The shield, the strength of every mind That loves Thy name, and trusts in Thee. 4 Remember, Lord, Thy chosen seed; Israel defend from guilt and woe; Thy flock in richest pastures feed, And guard their steps from every foe. 5 Zion exalt, her cause maintain, With peace and joy her courts surround; In showers let endless blessings rain, And all the world Thy praise resound. 37 (PSALM 29.) L.M. WATTS. God in Thunder and Storm. YIVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame, 1 GIVE renown and power, Ascribe due honours to His name, 2 The Lord proclaims His power aloud, His voice divides the watery cloud, And lightnings blaze at His command. 8 The Lord sits sovereign on the flood, But makes His church His blest abode, 4 In gentler language there, the Lord 38 1 I (PSALM 30.) L.M. Sickness and Sorrow removed. WILL extol Thee, Lord, on high, At Thy command diseases fly: Who but our God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints of His, And tell how large His goodness is: Let all your powers rejoice and bless While you record His holiness. 3 His anger but a moment stays, His love is life and length of days; Though grief and tears the night employ, The morning star restores the joy. (PSALM 31.) S.M. 39 Confidence in Divine Succour. 1 2 3 4 LYTE Thou wilt not leave me in despair, In Thee I place my trust, On Thee I calmly rest; I know Thee good, I know Thee just. And count Thy choice the best. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform; Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure of having Thee in all,- 2 Blest is the man to whom the Lord Imputeth not iniquities; He pleads no merit of reward, 3 From guile his heart and lips are free; 42 1 (PSALM 33.) C.M. WATTS. Praise for Creation and Providence. EJOICE, ye righteous, in the Lord; REJOICE, rerighted you Sing of His name, His ways, His word, 2 His mercy and His righteousness 5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth, 6 Jehovah scorns the nations' rage, 3 Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees, The settled purpose of His heart 4 How happy, then, are they to whom The Lord our God is known; Whom He, from all the world besides, Has chosen for His own! 5 The riches of Thy mercy, Lord, Since we, for all we want or wish, (PSALM 34.) L.M. God's Care of the Saints, WATTS. 44 My secret groaning reached His ears; 5 To Him the poor lift up their eyes, 45 PSALM 34.) C.M. TATE AND BRADY. 1 Divine Interpositions acknowledged. THROUGH all the changing scenes of In trouble and in joy, 2 Of His deliverance I will boast, 3 0 magnify the Lord with me; 4 O make but trial of His love, How blest are they, and only they, [life, 5 Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then Have nothing else to fear; Make you His service your delight, 46 (PSALM 34.) C.M., 6 lines. CONDER. 1 God's Goodness magnified. FOR ever will I bless the Lord, Nor cease His praise to speak; My song His goodness shall record, That the oppressed and weak May trust in Him who will reward The humble and the meek. 20 magnify the Lord with me; O let Him then your refuge be, 3 He is a God who heareth prayer: 4 God on His saints looks watchful down, His ear attends their cry. The wicked sink beneath His frown, But He, at length, the just will crown 5 The broken heart His grace shall heal 47 1 The Perfections and Providence of God. [IGH in the heavens, Eternal God, H Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils and darkens Thy designs. 2 For ever firm Thy justice stands, As mountains their foundations keep; Wise are the wonders of Thy hands; Thy judgments are a mighty deep. 3 Thy providence is kind and large, Both man and beast Thy bounty share; The whole creation is Thy charge, But saints are Thy peculiar care. 4 My God, how excellent Thy grace, Whence all our hope, our comfort springs! The sons of Adam in distress Fly to the shadow of Thy wings. 5 From the provisions of Thy house We shall be fed with sweet repast; Where mercy like a river flows, And brings salvation to our taste. 6 Life, like a fountain rich and free, Springs from the presence of the Lord; And in Thy light our souls shall see The glories promised in Thy word. 48 1 ABOVE the heavens' created rounds Thy mercies, Lord, extend; Thy truth outlives the narrow bounds 2 Thy hand sustains all living things; 3 From Thee, when earthly streams run low, And mortal comforts die, Perpetual springs of life shall flow, 4 Though all created light decay, CONDER. (PSALM 36.) 88. P.M. 49 The All-sufficiency of Jehovah. S high as the heavens and as vast, A Thy merty, O God, has no bound: Thy laws like the mountains stand fast; 2 All creatures Thy providence share: 3 The poor in Thy house are supplied. 4 With Thee is the fountain of life; 5 Continue Thy love to Thy saints; 50 (PSALM 37.) C.M. WATTS. God the Guide and Portion of the 1 MY God, the steps of pious men 2 The Lord delights to see their ways, He'll ne'er deprive them of His grace, 3 The heavenly heritage is theirs, He feeds them now, and makes them heirs 4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men, 5 But mark the man of righteousness, True pleasure runs through all his ways, |