He leads my feet; and, when I roam, O'ertakes and brings the wanderer home.

3 He leads, Himself, the way

4

5

His faithful flock should take.
Them who His voice obey,
His love will ne'er forsake;

For He has pledged His holy name ;-
He who for ever is the same.

Let me but feel Him near,
Death's gloomy pass in view,
I'll walk without a fear

The shadowy valley through:

With rod and staff, my Shepherd's care

Will guide my steps, and guard ine there.

Still is my table spread;

My foes stand silent by;
I feed on living bread;

My cruse is never dry:

And surely love and mercy will
Attend me on my journey still.

Still hope and grateful praise
Shall form my constant song;
Shall cheer my gloomiest days
And tune my dying tongue:
Until my ransomed soul shall rise,
To praise Him better in the skies.

27 (PSALM 23.) L.M., 6 lines. ADDISON The Lord our Shepherd.

1

THE Lord my pasture shall prepare,
And feed me with a Shepherd's care
His presence shall my wants supply,
And guard me with a watchful eye:
My noon-day walks He will attend,
And all my midnight hours defend.

2 When in the sultry glebe I faint,
Or on the thirsty mountain pant,
To fertile vales and dewy meads
My weary, wandering steps He leads,
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow,
Amid the verdant landscape flow.

3 Though in a bare and rugged way,
Through devious, lonely wilds I stray,
Thy presence shall my pains beguile;
The barren wilderness shall smile,
With sudden green and herbage crowned;
And streams shall murmur all around.

4 Though in the paths of death I tread,
With gloomy horrors overspread,
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill,
For Thou, O Lord, art with me still
Thy friendly hand shall give me aid,
And guide me through the dreadful shade.
O. WESLEY.

28

L.M.
(PSALM 24.)
Christ's Ascension.

1OUR Lord is risen from the dead:

Our Jesus is gone up on high: The powers of hell are captive led, Dragged to the portals of the sky.

2 There His triumphal chariot waits,
And angels chant the solemn lay :-
Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates;
Ye everlasting doors, give way.

3 Loose all your bars of massy light,
And wide unfold the ethereal scene
He claims these mansions as His right;
Receive the King of Glory in.

4 Who is the King of Glory, who?
The Lord that all our foes o'ercame;
The world, sin, death, and hell o'erthrew;
And Jesus is the Conqueror's name.

5 Lo! His triumphal chariot waits,
And angels chant the solemn lay :-
Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates;
Ye everlasting doors, give way.

6 Who is the King of Glory, who?
The Lord, of boundless power possessed;
The King of saints and angels too;
God over all, for ever blest.

3

My trust is in His name:

Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.

From the first dawning light
Till the dark evening rise,
For Thy salvation, Lord, I wait
With ever-longing eyes.
Remember all Thy grace,
And lead me in Thy truth;
Forgive the sins of riper days,
And follies of my youth.

4 The Lord is just and kind,
The meek shall learn His ways,
And every humble sinner find
The methods of His grace.

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32

1

O keep my soul from death,
Nor put my hope to shame,

For I have placed mine only trust
In my Redeemer's name.

With humble faith I wait
To see Thy face again;
Of Israel it shall ne'er be said,
He sought the Lord in vain.

(PSALM 26.) C.M.
Self-examination.

LYTE.

JUDGE me, O Lord, and try my heart,
For Thou that heart canst see;
And bid each idol thence depart

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;
O mould me to Thy will.

3 Thine altar, Lord, I would embrace
With hands by Christ made clean;
I love Thy house, I love the place
Where Thy bright face is seen.

4 0 guide me in Thy love and fear;
My soul on Thee I cast,

I would not walk with sinners here,
To share their doom at last.

34

1

OON as I heard my Father say,-
Ye children, seek My face,

My heart replied, without delay,-
I'll seek my Father's face.

2 Let not Thy face be hid from me,
Nor frown my soul away;
God of my life, I fly to Thee
In my distressful day.

3 Should friends and kindred near and

[dear,

My God would make my life His care,

Leave me to want or die,

And all my need supply.

4. My fainting flesh had died with grief,
Had not my soul believed
To see Thy grace provide relief;
Nor was my hope deceived.

5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up;
He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.

(PSALM 27.) 7.6. D. MONTGOMERY.

35 God the Salvation of His People. 1G What fe have I to fear?

OD is my strong salvation,

In darkness and temptation,
My light, my help is near:
Though hosts encamp around me,
Firm to the fight I stand;
What terror can confound me,
With God at my right hand?
2 Place on the Lord reliance;

My soul, with courage wait:
His truth be thine affiance,
When faint and desolate.

His might thy heart shall strengthen,
His love thy joy increase:

Mercy thy days shall lengthen;
The Lord will give thee peace.
(PSALM 28.)

L.M.

4 In gentler language there, the Lord The counsels of His grace imparts; Amidst the raging storm, His word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. L.M. (PSALM 30.) WATTS.

38 Sickness and Sorrow removed.

1I 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

DWIGHT.

36 Divine Assistance acknowledged. BLES

1

QLEST be the Lordwhoheardmyprayer, The 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.

3

4

MY spirit on Thy care,

Blest Saviour, I recline;

LYTE

Thou wilt not leave me in despair,

For Thou art love divine.

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,-
Of having all in Thee.

WATTS.

God in Thunder and Storm. 1IVE to the Lord, ye sons of fame,

G Give to the Lord renown and power,

Ascribe due honours to His name,
And His eternal might adore.

2 The Lord proclaims His power aloud,
Over the ocean and the land;

His voice divides the watery cloud,

And lightnings blaze at His command. 8 The Lord sits sovereign on the flood, Jehovah reigns for ever king;

But makes His church His blest abode, Where we His awful glories sing.

4

Till I confessed my sins to Thee, And ready pardon found.

41

Let sinners learn to pray,

Let saints keep near the throne; Our help in times of deep distress, Is found in God alone.

1 Built is pardoned by his God

LEST is the man, for ever blest,

Whose sins with sorrow are confessed, And covered with the Saviour's blood.

42 Praise for Creation and Providence. REJOICE, ve righteous, in the Lord;

1

This work belongs to you;
Sing of His name, His ways, His word,
How holy, just, and true!

2 His mercy and His righteousness
Let heaven and earth proclaim;
His works of nature and of grace
Reveal His wondrous name.
3 His wisdom and almighty word
The heavenly arches spread;
And by the Spirit of the Lord'
Their shining hosts were made.
4 He bids the liquid waters flow
To their appointed deep;
The flowing seas their limíts know,
And their own station keep.

5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth,
With fear before Him stand;
He spake, and nature took its birth,
And rests on His command.

6 Jehovah scorns the nations' rage,
And breaks their vain designs;
His counsel stands through every age,
And in full glory shines.

43 (PSALM 33.) C.M. TATE AND BRADY.

1

Saints rejoicing in God.

Lair cheerst voices raise;
ET all the just, to God with joy

For well the righteous it becomes
To sing glad songs of praise.

2 By His almighty word, at first,
The heavenly arch was reared;
And all the beauteous worlds of light
At His command appeared.

3 Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees,
Shall stand for ever sure;

The settled purpose of His heart
To ages shall endure.

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,
Do Thou to us extend,

Since we, for all we want or wish,
On Thee alone depend.

44

(PSALM 34.)

God's Care of the Saints,
ORD, I will bless Thee all my days,
Thy praise shall dwell upon my
My soul shall glory in Thy grace, [tongue
While saints rejoice to hear the song.

2 Come, magnify the Lord with me,
Come, let us all exalt His name;
I sought the Eternal God, and He
Has not exposed my hope to shame.
3 I told Him all my secret grief,

My secret groaning reached His ears;
He gave mine inward pains relief,
And calmed the tumult of my fears.
4 To humble souls and broken hearts,
God with His grace is ever nigh:
Pardon and hope His love imparts,
When men in deep contrition lie.

5 To Him the poor lift up their eyes,
On them He makes His goodness shine;
A beam of mercy from the skies
Fills them with light and joy divine.
6 His holy angels pitch their tents
Around the men that serve the Lord;
O fear and love Him, all His saints,
Taste of His grace, and trust His word.

45 PSALM 34.) C.M. TATE AND BRADY. Divine Interpositions acknowledged.

1

Tin trouble and in joy,

HROUGH all the changing scenes of

The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.

2 Of His deliverance I will boast,
Till all that are distressed,
From mine example comfort take,
And soothe their griefs to rest.
3 0 magnify the Lord with me;
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.

4 O make but trial of His love,
Experience will decide

How blest are they, and only they,
Who in His truth confide !

[life,

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.

2 O magnify the Lord with me;
Come, join His name to bless
To Him did I in trouble flee;
He saved me from distress.

O let Him then your refuge be,
Nor shall you fail success.

3 He is a God who heareth prayer:
He raised me from the dust;
His angel bands keep station where
Dangers would harm the just.
Then try His love, and trust His care;
Blessed are they who trust.

4 God on His saints looks watchful down, His ear attends their cry.

The wicked sink beneath His frown,
Their very name shall die;

But He, at length, the just will crown
With victory and joy.

5 The broken heart His grace shall heal
His hand the contrite raise:
Many the woes the righteous feel,
Yet still, in all their ways,

Kept by His power, they bear the seal
Of His redeeming grace.

47

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(PSALM 36.)

L.M.

WATTS. The Perfections and Providence of God. [IGH in the heavens, Eternal God, 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
Where time and nature end.

2 Thy hand sustains all living things;
Thy providence how kind!

Beneath the shadow of Thy wings
Thy children safety find.

3 From Thee, when earthly streams run low, And mortal comforts die,

Perpetual springs of life shall flow,
And raise our pleasures high.

4 Though all created light decay,
And death close up our eyes,
Thy presence makes eternal day,
Where clouds can never rise.

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49 The All-sufficiency of Jehovah.

1

S high as the heavens and as vast, Thy laws like the mountains stand fast; Thy judgments no plummet can sound. 2 All creatures Thy providence share: Thy bounty, how sovereign and free! To Thee, as the Hearer of prayer, All mortals for refuge may flee.

3 The poor in Thy house are supplied.
Where freely Thy gifts are bestowed;
And they drink the pure waters that glide
Through the courts of Thyhallowed abode.

4 With Thee is the fountain of life;
Lord, grant us to drink of that spring;
And o'er the world's sorrow and strife
The light of Thy promises fling.

5 Continue Thy love to Thy saints;
To the just Thy protection extend;
On the wicked impose Thy restraints,
And the weak from oppression defend.

50

1

M

C.M.

WATTS

(PSALM 37.) God the Guide and Portion of the Righteous.

Y God, the steps of pious men Are ordered by Thy will; Though they should fall, they rise again Thy hand supports them still.

2 The Lord delights to see their ways, Their virtue He approves;

He'll ne'er deprive them of His grace, . Nor leave the men He loves.

3 The heavenly heritage is theirs,

Their portion and their home: Hefeeds them now, and makes them heir Of blessings long to come.

4 Wait on the Lord, ye sons of men,
Nor fear when tyrants frown;
Ye shall confess their pride was vain,
When justice casts them down.

5 But mark the man of righteousness,
His several steps attend;

True pleasure runs through all his ways And peaceful is his end.