King David playing the harp 
KING DAVID  Blessed be the Kingdom of our Father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosannah in the highest. Mar. 11. 10.   

A CENTURY OF Select Psalms, And Portions of the PSALMS of DAVID, Especially those of praise.  
Turned into Meter, and fitted to the usual Tunes in PARISH CHURCHES.  
For the use of the Charter-House, LONDON.  
By JOHN PATRICK, Preacher there.  
LONDON, Printed by J. M. for Richard Royston, Bookseller to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, at the Angel in Amen-Corner, 1679.   

A PREFACE TO THE READER.  
WERE it not that the Singing-Psalms, commonly used in Churches, labour under the Prejudice of an ill Translation, whose dress is course and homely, the Meeter rugged and unequal, being patched up with little care, the words many of them out of use and scarce intelligible, without fancy, and sometimes, which is worse, without any sense; I cannot think that any sober devout person, would decry or slight the singing of them in the Church: wherein tho' the common People cannot attain in this, more than in other matters, to much skill or art; yet however they seem to me to be employed more affectionately in this, than in any other part of the Service: and considering that praising God is the most excellent part of it, by the same reason that the Apostle prefers Charity before Faith and Hope, because when they cease to be of use, this remains for ever, even in Heaven itself; it may seem very reasonable to afford the people all furtherance and assistance to the better performance of that, to which they have already a laudable propension.  
I confess there are discouragements to undertake such a work and particularly that, which some others have deservedly complained of, viz. the ungracefulness of the Measures of our Common Tunes: which I think happens to have been the worst chosen of any Meeter extant in any Language, and scarce admits, when words are fitted to them, of any Elegancy; which therefore the Excellent Poets of our own have balked, and chosen in their Translations, to use Pindaric's or other measures of their own fancying, wherein without being so much straitened, they had more scope for their flights and Elegancies. But since the people cannot be wound up to them, he that intends their benefit, must condescend, and take as he finds it, the Meeter they are accustomed to; and fit such words to them as they can understand, and may convey naturally and easily into their minds, that pious sense which every where breathes in the Psalms of David. And perhaps this may be a harder task to do well, than he that has not tried it would imagine: especially when he must not take leave to Paraphrase largely in strains of his own, but must keep closely, tho' not to every word, yet to the sense of the Text as it lies before him.  
This has been attempted I know by many, but I think not so successfully as might have been wished. For the most have plainly miscarried, by tying themselves too strictly, I had almost said superstitiously, to the words of the English Text, which in a Thousand places cannot be made to fall Naturally, without botching, into verse; so that there is little more of Poetry in them, than mere Rhyme.  
A Reverend Bishop, that saw this fault and avoided it, yet pitched upon an unlucky method in his Translation, to make every first and second, every third and fourth line of a Psalm to answer and rhyme to one another; whereby, in the short measures especially of eight and six feet (which is the common one) he was too much hampered and confined, so that the words could not fall in so naturally as they ought; which appears (the better to explain what I mean) even in the two first lines of the first Psalm, which in his Version are these,  
The Man is blest, whose feet not tread, By wicked Counsels led:  
where the Rhyme returning so quick, forced the last word of the first line, out of its proper order.  
Another Ingenious Gentleman since that, bestowed very commendable pains in this work, but yet (which was great pity) his Version seems to me less fitted for common use than the former: For tho' sometimes he may be thought to have chosen too great bluntness and homeliness of phrase, as if intending to comply with the vulgar, witness such as these, for instance— Good Fellows in their Wine— Goblin of the Night— Gates of gaping Death— Created at a blast.— Potters brittle Ware.— Muttons to the Shambles sold.— Water swell his Guts, and such like; yet at other times his Phrases, especially his Epithets, are not to be understood by the vulgar without a Comment: such as these. Libyan Fields.— Torrid Climes. Phoenician die.— Oazy Beds.— Deaths Carnivals'.— Ophir Ingots.— Aromatic Unguents, etc. Very often again (without occasion given by the Psalm) his phrase is too Poetical, and not befitting the Gravity of the Subject: for instance in such as these.— Suns. Western Inn (for his setting)— Wind-rockt Cradles, (for Birds Nests)— Air-fanned Flames.— Feathered shower— Grey feathered Morn.— heavens winged Posts.— heavens starry Canopy, and a great many such like.  
When I observed these things, tho' at first I only intended to make a Collection of Psalms out of others, for the use of that Society to which I relate (where we are bound by the Orders of the House, upon Sundays and Festivals and the Eves of them, to sing the Psalms to an Organ, tho' without a Choir) I altered my thoughts, and resolved to try as others had done before me, so to fit the Psalms to the common Tunes, that the vulgar might bear their part in them, and the more intelligent and skilful might not have reason to despise this part of the Service. Which design whether I have performed, I must leave others to judge; only desiring when they do so, to remember that this was my end, and not to set up for a Poet.  
And now to give the Reader some account of my manner of proceeding herein; Because (for the reason before given) I resolved not to tie up myself strictly to the use of the words of the English Text, unless they would fall in naturally, but rather to clear the phrases by a short Paraphrase, tho' still keeping to the sense; I therefore consulted the Critics and other Expositors upon places of difficulty, and especially the Paraphrases of the Learned Dr Hammond and Amyraldus. I have endeavoured to suit my Version to the strain of the Psalms, which are very different; some more humble and plain, best suited to David's afflictive Complaints, plaints, or to those Psalms that instruct men's manners: Others are more lofty, elegant, and poetical; as when he sets out the worlds of God, his Creation and Providence, or the perfections of the Almighty Ruler of the World; or prophetically describes things that relate to the Messiah. Instances of which may be seen in Psalm 23.29.45. 65.91.93.96.104.139. not to mention many others.  
I foresee two Objections against my method of proceeding; which I shall briefly endeavour to satisfy. The one is, that I have left so many Psalms untranslated: the other, that I have taken at other times only some portions of Psalms, and left out many Verses in those I have translated. In Answer to both which, I think it may suffice to return; That in the choice I have made, I considered and pitched upon those Psalms or portions of them, which were most proper and of most general use to us Christians. Such are Psalms of Thanksgiving, or of Petition for mercies we all need, or that instruct us in our Duty. But I balked those whose aspect was upon David's personal troubles, or Israel's particular condition, or related to the Jewish and legal Oeconomy, or are prophetical of the Nations they should subdue, or respected their deliverances, or such as refer not to us, but by a more difficult Accommodation; or where they express a temper not so suitable to the mild and gentle spirit of the Gospel, such as our Saviour repressed in his Disciples, not allowing imprecations of vengeance against our Enemies, but rather praying for them; especially when that prophetic spirit does not now rest upon us, that did upon David. So also such Psalms as are of very Artificial contrivance in the Hebrew, the Verses beginning with the several Letters of the Alphabet, and the phrases with great Art varied, tho' containing the same repeated sense, which cannot be imitated so well in other Tongues, many Verses in them are left out; as among others in the 37th Psalm; and especially in the 119th Psalm, which therefore I have contracted into six parts: I might also add, that I have sometimes omitted a few Verses that preface to a Psalm. If these reasons will be allowed me, than I suppose there will be very little found either in whole Psalms or pieces of them, that is not translated. If this satisfy not, I have only one thing further to offer, which methinks may. That I desire only that I may have the same favour that is granted to every Parish Clark; who in setting the Psalms, is not wont to run through them in order, nor to appoint at all times a whole one to be sung, but only such portions of them as are suitable to the occasion; or to the time allotted not for this alone, but for other services to be performed in the Congregation: And if I had said no more, I know not why I may not take liberty to pick and choose portions of Psalms, as well as he. I have nothing more to add, unless it be fit to mention, that I have put very many of the Psalms into the Meeter of the Hundred Psalms, which measure, as well as the Tune, I judge to be the best we have: but for those that may be of another mind, I have complied so far, as to repeat the far greater number of such Psalms in the commoner Meter: and that I know but of one only hard word, that may trouble an ordinary Reader, which he will find in the first line of the 127th Psalm, viz. the word Architect, which signifies a Master-Builder, and I hope he will not meet with such another throughout the whole work.   

IMPRIMATUR,  
Nou. 21. 1678. GUIL. JANE.   


Psalm I.  
[To the 100 Psalm Tune.]  

verse 1 1 Blessed is the Man whose virtuous steps  
No wicked Counsels lead aside;  
No stands in Sinners ways; nor sits  
Where God and Goodness men deride.   

verse 2 2 But on the Laws Divine his love  
Is placed, his Souls entire delight;  
On these his mind is fixed by Day,  
On these his wakeful thoughts by Night.   

verse 3 3 He like a Tree, from living streams  
Derives his sap and kindly juice;  
His Leaves are ever fresh and green,  
His Branches timely Fruits produce.   

No cross events shall blast his hopes,  
Nor spoil the pleasures of his mind;  
verse 4 4 Whilst the ungodly are dispersed  
Like chaff, by every stormy wind.   

verse 5 5 Tho' Sinners here may pass for Saints,  
And vile Hypocrisy for Grace;  
Their Gild, when judged, will find no Plea,  
Nor they among the Just a place.   

verse 6 6 God will reward the Just men's works,  
As he approves the ways they tread;  
But the smooth Paths of Sinners, down  
To Death and to Damnation lead.    

Psalm II.  

verse 1 1 WHY do the Heathen Nations rage,  
And foolish things surmise;  
verse 2 2 Kings set themselves against their God,  
Rulers his Christ despise?  
verse 3 3 His gentle Government they count  
Their Yoke, his Laws their Chain;  
Freedom they'll have without control,  
No Bonds shall them restrain.   

verse 4 4 But God above will scorn their rage,  
Their vain attempts deride;  
verse 5 5 His Power shall fright them, and his wrath  
Vex their defeated Pride.  
verse 6 6 For all their spite, I've set my King  
Securely on his Throne:  
verse 7 7 And, what I had decreed before,  
Proclaimed him now my Son.   

This is the Birthday of thy Rule,  
verse 8 8 Thy Sceptre I'll advance  
O'er all the Earth; the Gentiles give  
For thine inheritance.  
verse 9 9 Thou with an Iron Rod shalt bruise  
Their disobedient Neck;  
Like brittle Potsherds, all their powers  
Without resistance break.   

verse 10 10 Let the Great Rulers of the World,  
This greater Lord revere;  
verse 11 11 Serve him with cheerful willingness,  
And to displease him fear.  
verse 12 12 In low submissions to his Son,  
Your happiness does lie;  
Then you are safe, when he's well pleased;  
When he's provoked, ye die.    

Psalm III.  

verse 1 1 WHat numbers, Lord, against me rise,  
And in my troubles boast?  
verse 2 2 That say my hopes in God are vain,  
And my Condition lost?  
verse 3 3 But, Lord, I'll glory in thee still,  
And on thy Power rely;  
Thou shalt defend me as a shield,  
And list my head on high.   

verse 4 4 To thee I cried in my distress,  
And thou from Heaven didst here;  
verse 5 5 Safely I slept without concern,  
And waked without all fear.  
verse 6 6 Thou thousands of my Foes conspired,  
My courage should not fail;  
Tho' they besieged me, I should be  
Secured, or else prevail.   

verse 7 7 Arise, and save me, O my God;  
For thou hast heretofore  
Turned back my Enemies with shame,  
And broken all their power.  
verse 8 8 Those whom the Lord does Love and own,  
He still will bless and save;  
Then let this Author of their good,  
Their cheerful praises have.    

Psalm IU.  

verse 1 1 HEar me, O Lord, the great support  
Of mine Integrity;  
Thou hast my former troubles eased,  
Now to my Prayers draw nigh.  
verse 2 2 Fond men! that would my Glory stain,  
My Government despise;  
How long will ye pursue vain hopes,  
And please yourselves with lies?   

verse 3 3 Know that the Lord does Righteous Men  
With special favour own:  
Tho' you despise me, he ne'er will  
On my Petitions frown.  
verse 4 4 Sin not, but fear; let quiet thoughts  
Instruct and make you wise;  
verse 5 5 Join a pure heart with trust in God  
As the best Sacrifice.   

verse 6 6 Tho' others in distrust of thee,  
To other succours fly;  
Thou art our hope, Lord, cast on us  
A favourable Eye.  
verse 7 7 Thy Love more cheers my heart, than when  
Their Corn has wished increase;  
Or when a happy Vintage makes  
Their Wine o'erflow the Press.   

verse 8 8 Down will s lie in Peace, and sleep  
Shall close my wearied Eyes;  
No fears disturb me, whilst I know  
In God my safety lies.    

Psalm VI.  
[To the 100 Psalm Tune.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd, I can suffer thy rebukes,  
When thou dost kindly me chastise;  
But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear;  
O let not that against me rise.   

verse 2 2 Pity my languishing Estate;  
And tnose perplexities I feel,  
verse 3 3 While crushed by thy heavy hand,  
O let thy gentler touches heal.   

verse 4 4 Lord for thy goodness sake return  
And save my life; for in the Grave  
verse 5 5 None can remember thee, nor thou  
Thankful acknowledgements canst have.   

verse 6 6 See how I pass my weary days  
In sighs and groans; and when 'tis night,  
I drown my Bed and self in tears:  
verse 7 7 My grief consumes and dims my sight.   

verse 8 8 Depart ye wicked Foes; your hopes  
Are dashed; for this my mournful voice,  
Will bring God nearer to mine aid,  
When you come flocking to rejoice.   

verse 9 9 The Lord hath heard my Prayer; and those  
verse 10 10 That gaped upon me as their prey,  
Will vex themselves at their defeat,  
And with confusion turn away.    

Psalm VI.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd, I can well endure, when thou  
Dost kindly me chastise;  
But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear,  
O let it never rise.  
verse 2 2 Pity my weak Estate, and those  
Perplexities I feel,  
verse 3 3 While crushed by thy hand; O let  
Thy gentler touches heal.   

verse 4 4 In mercy, Lord, return and spare  
My Life; for in the Grave  
verse 5 5 None can remember thee; nor thou  
Acknowledgements canst have.  
verse 6 6 See how I pass my weary days  
In groans; and when 'tis night,  
I drown my Bed and self in tears;  
verse 7 7 My grief consumes my sight.   

verse 8 8 Depart ye wicked Foes; your hopes  
Are dashed, my mournful voice  
Will bring me help from God, when you  
Come flocking to rejoice.  
verse 9 9 The Lord hath heard my Prayer, and those  
That gaped for a prey;  
Vexed at their defeated hopes  
With shame shall turn away.    

Psalm VIII.  

verse 1 1 O Lord our Governor, on Earth  
Thy Name is Excellent:  
Thy Glory is exalted far  
Above the Firmament.  
verse 2 2 From the weak Powers of Babes, thou makest  
Thy Victories arise;  
They still the Triumphs of thy Foes,  
And shame thine Enemies.   

verse 3 3 When I to Heaven, thy glorious work,  
Raise mine admiring Eye;  
And there behold the Moon and Stars  
That beautify the Sky:  
verse 4 4 Lord! what is man, that he should have  
In thy kind thoughts a place?  
Why dost thou thus advance and bless  
His miserable Race?   

verse 5 5 Tho' lower than the Angels made,  
He wears a Glorious Crown:  
verse 6 6 Thy works below all stoop to him,  
And for their sovereign own.  
verse 7 7 The Beasts that in the Pastures feed,  
Or in the Deserts lie;  
verse 8 8 Fishes that move within the Seas,  
And Fowls beneath the Sky;   

verse 9 9 These are his Slaves; but let not Man  
Disown God's Government;  
Whose Power does rule the World, whose Name  
Alone is Excellent.    

Psalm IX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 WIth all my Soul I'll bless the Lord,  
And all his mighty works proclaim:  
verse 2 2 Gladness and Joy shall fill my heart,  
Whilst I sing praises to his Name.   

verse 7 7 Th' Eternal God, from chance secure,  
Has placed his Throne in glorious Light;  
verse 8 8 When he appears to judge the World,  
His sentence will be just and right.   

verse 9 9 From him th' oppressed will find relief,  
he'll be their refuge in distress;  
verse 10 10 No good Man's Faith was ever shamed,  
His Prayer ne'er wanted good success.   

verse 16 16 God, by the judgements he inflicts,  
Declares his Righteousness to all:  
They that lay Trains to hurt the good,  
Set Traps t' occasion their own fall.   

Yea Hell the ruin of them waits,  
Who God and Justice disregard:  
When poor men's wronged Patience  
Obtains sure rescue and reward.   

Arise, O Lord, and interpose  
verse 19 19 To blast the wickeds good success,  
verse 20 20 And by thy Terrors make them feel  
They are but Men, and so confess.    

Psalm IX.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 I'll bless the Lord with all my Soul,  
And all his works proclaim;  
verse 2 2 Gladness shall fill my heart, whilst I  
Sing praises to his Name.  
verse 7 7 Th' Eternal God has placed on high  
His Throne in glorious light:  
verse 8 8 When he appears to judge the World,  
His Sentence will be right.   

verse 9 9 From him th' oppressed will find relief,  
And refuge in distress:  
verse 10 10 No good men's hopes return ashamed,  
Nor Prayers without success.  
verse 16 16 God by his Judgements does declare  
His righteousness to all:  
They that lay Trains to hurt the good,  
Set Traps for their own fall.   

verse 17 17 Yea Hell their ruin waits, who God  
And Justice disregard;  
verse 18 18 When poor men's wronged Patience  
Shall find a sure reward.  
verse 19 19 Arise, O Lord, and overturn  
The wickeds good success:  
verse 20 20 Affright them so, that they may know  
They're men, and so confess.    

Psalm XI.  

verse 1 1 I Trust in God, why should I then  
By those discouraged be,  
Who bid me like a frighted Bird  
Unto the Mountains flee?  
verse 2 2 For crafty Foes my ruin wait,  
Have ready bend their bow:  
verse 3 3 If the Foundations be destroyed,  
What can the righteous do?   

verse 4 4 God in his Sanctuary dwells,  
Heaven is his glorious Throne;  
From whence he views the Sons of Men,  
And judges every one.  
verse 5 5 When he examines righteous men,  
He does their works approve;  
Such as are wicked and unjust,  
His Soul can never love.   

verse 6 6 Snares shall befall them, and for these  
This mixture is made up,  
Fire, brimstone, and tempestuous storms,  
The portion of their Cup.  
verse 7 God, who himself is righteous, does  
In righteousness delight;  
And still will favour and protect  
The man that is upright.    

Psalm XII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 IF thou, Lord, dost not rise and help,  
Goodness from Earth will fly away;  
And faithful men will hardly find  
A place, if thou much longer stay.   

verse 2 2 Dissimulation credit gains,  
They're counted wise that act a part;  
Who tho' their words are smooth and fair,  
Intent no kindness in their heart.   

verse 3 3 God will base Flatterers destroy,  
And their deceitful arts will shame;  
Whose Pride no vengeance fears from God,  
And count Religion but a name.   

verse 4 4 Power is their Justice; whose defects  
By fraud and falsehood they supply;  
And plead for their injurious tongues  
An uncontrolled Liberty.   

But God who hears the poor man sighs,  
And groans of such as are oppressed;  
At length will vindicate their cause,  
And raise his Power to give them rest.   

verse 6 6 Gods words from all deceit are pure,  
His faithfulness has oft been tried;  
Refined Silver's not so free  
From dross, tho' seven times purified.   

verse 7 7 Thy promises shall never fail;  
Thou Lord shalt keep the just from harm;  
verse 8 8 Tho' when the vilest men have power,  
The wicked every where will swarm.    

Psalm XII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd, if thou dost not come and help,  
Goodness will fly away;  
And faithful men will find no place,  
If thou much longer stay.  
verse 2 2 Dissimulation credit gains,  
They're wise that act a part:  
Who tho' their words are smooth, intent  
No kindness in their heart.   

verse 3 3 God will base Flatterers destroy,  
And all their Arts will shame;  
Who fear not God's Revenge, and count  
Religion burr a name.  
verse 4 4 Power is their Justice; whose defects  
By falsehood they supply;  
And plead for their injurious tongues  
Unbounded Liberty.   

verse 5 5 But God that hears the sighs and groans  
Of such as are oppressed;  
Will vindicate their cause, and raise  
His power to give them rest.  
verse 6 6 Gods words from all deceit are free,  
His Truth has oft been tried;  
Silver is not so free from dross,  
Tho' seven times purified.   

verse 7 7 Thy promise, Lord, shall never fail  
To keep the just from harm;  
verse 8 8 Tho', when the vile have power, bad men  
On every side will swarm.    

Psalm XIV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THE Fools believe there is no God  
That minds th' affairs of men below:  
For tho' they speak it not aloud,  
They live as if they thought it so.   

Their principles are all corrupt,  
Hateful and vile their actions are;  
They're only skilful to do ill,  
But from all good estranged far.   

verse 2 2 God from his glorious Throne above,  
Looked down and took a strict survey,  
What men did seek and know the Lord,  
And did his just Commands obey.   

verse 3 3 He found them all degenerate,  
With loathsome wickedness o'ergrown;  
None were Religious and Just,  
Or practised goodness, no not one.   

verse 4 4 'Tis strange, they should without remorse,  
Like bread thy people thus devour;  
Yet neither own thee by their Prayers,  
Nor dread the vengeance of thy power.   

verse 5 5 For all their confidence and pride,  
Terrors shall seize them unawares;  
When God appears to help the just,  
And punishment for these prepares.   

verse 6 6 You now deride their trust in God;  
verse 7 7 But when from bondage he shall bring  
Salvation to his people; than  
You shall be sad and they shall sing.    

Psalm XIV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 Fools in their hearts have said, No God  
Does mind th' affairs below;  
For tho' they speak it not aloud,  
They live as if 'twere so.  
Their principles are all corrupt,  
Their actions hateful are;  
They're skilful only to do ill,  
From good estranged far.   

verse 2 2 God from his Throne above looked down,  
And took a strict survey,  
What men did seek and know the Lord,  
And his just Laws obey.  
verse 3 3 He found them all degenerate,  
With loathsome sins o'ergrown;  
What was Religious, just and good,  
None practised, no not one.   

verse 4 4 Strange! that they should without remorse,  
Like Bread the poor devour:  
Yet neither own thee by their Prayers,  
Nor dread thy mighty power.  
verse 5 5 For all their confidence, strange fears  
Shall seize them unawares:  
When God does help the just, for these  
Due vengeance he prepares.   

verse 6 6 You now deride their trust in God,  
But when his power shall bring  
Salvation to his people, than  
You'll sigh, and they shall sing.    

Psalm XV.  

LOrd let me know that happy man,  
Whom thou so well dost love;  
That he may praise thee here below,  
And dwell with thee above.  
verse 2 2 'Tis he, whose life is free from blame,  
Whose works are right and just;  
Whose heart and words are true, and whom  
One my securely trust.   

His Neighbour's credit does not wound  
By a detracting tongue:  
Nor in his Infamy delights;  
Much less would do him wrong.  
verse 4 4 Vile men and their lewd practices,  
His virtuous Soul does loath;  
But shows to such as fear the Lord,  
Kindness and honour both.   

Who does not break his Oath, when he  
To his own damage swears;  
But his strict virtue far before  
His interest prefers.  
verse 5 5 Who hates exaction, and rejects  
Bribes to betray the just:  
This man shall ne'er be moved, but may  
In God securely trust.    

Psalm XVI.  

verse 5 5 GOD is my Portion, all my good  
From his rich mercy slows;  
And his good Providence secures  
The blessings he bestows.  
verse 6 6 I envy not the great man's state,  
Nor pine to see his store:  
With what I have I'm pleased much,  
With what I hope for more.   

verse 7 7 I'll bless the Lord, even when he makes  
Troubles mine exercise;  
Those sad and solitary thoughts  
Instruct and make me wise.  
verse 8 8 When God is present to my mind,  
My fears are overblown;  
When he stands by me with his aid,  
No power shall cast me down.   

verse 9 9 Therefore my heart and tongue rejoice,  
In him my flesh shall trust;  
verse 10 10 My Soul shall not remain in Hell,  
Nor Body in the Dust.  
verse 11 11 The path of life they both shall find;  
And in thy presence taste  
Pleasures to full perfection grown,  
And joys that ever last.    

Psalm XIX.  

verse 1 1 THE heavens, whose beauteous frame we see,  
God's Skill and Power proclaim;  
verse 2 2 The Laws by which each Day succeeds  
The Night, declare the same.  
verse 3 3 These tho' they have no voice like ours,  
Nor words to them belong;  
verse 4 4 Yet they express to all the World  
Thy praise, without a tongue.   

verse 5 5 The Sun has there a glorious Tent:  
No Bridegroom shows his Face  
So cheerful, nor no Champion runs  
With so much strength his Race.  
verse 6 6 Forth from the Eastern Coast he bends  
His course unto the West:  
All th' Earth rejoices in his light,  
And by his heat is blest.   

verse 7 7 Gods Law's a perfect Rule of Life,  
Our errors this descries;  
Sinners to goodness this converts,  
And makes the simple wise.  
verse 8 8 To Reason and our better Powers  
His just Commands accord:  
Their joys are pure, and to the Soul  
Both Food and Light afford.   

Part. II.  

verse 9 9 Thy fear, O Lord, can cleanse our Souls,  
And keep them pure and bright:  
Thy Judgements are exactly true,  
And altogether right.  
verse 10 10 More to be prized than treasures, which  
With finest Gold are filled:  
Sweeter than Honey, and the drops  
From Honey-Combs distilled.   

verse 11 11 These are my Monitors, to whom  
My prosperous state I own;  
And in observing these shall gain  
Rewards that are unknown.  
verse 12 12 But all the failings of his life  
What man can call to mind?  
Lord, let those faults thy pity move,  
And easy pardon find.   

verse 13 13 Tho' frail I am, let no bold crimes  
Enslave my Soul to sin:  
So shall I blameless innocence  
Maintain, and peace within.  
verse 14 14 My Prayers and praises than shall be  
A pleasing Sacrifice  
To thee, my God, in whom my strength  
And my Salvation lies.     

Psalm XXI.  

verse 1 1 O Lord, how joyful is the King  
With thy Salvation blest!  
verse 2 2 Thou'st given him his hearts desire,  
And granted his request.  
verse 3 3 Prevented by thy wondrous Love  
A splendid Crown he wears;  
verse 4 4 The Life he asked was prolonged  
To ' innumerable years.   

verse 5 5 By thee preserved, his Glory's great,  
With Majesty arrayed:  
verse 6 6 By thee for ever highly blest,  
And in thy favour glad.  
verse 7 7 The King does on the Lord rely,  
Whose grace will make him stand:  
verse 8 8 But those that are thy Foes, shall know  
The Terror of thy hand.   

verse 9 9 Thy flaming wrath shall them devour,  
verse 10 10 And all their Seed root out:  
verse 11 11 Repay the mischief they designed,  
But could not bring about.  
verse 12 12 These shall be made the mark, at which  
Thy kill Arrows aim;  
verse 13 13 Thus, Lord, exalt thy Power, and we  
Will sing and praise thy Name.    

Psalm XXII.  

verse 25 25 THE praises due to thee, O Lord,  
Shall in thy Church be paid;  
Before thy Saints those vows performed,  
That in distress I made.  
verse 26 26 The long of the poor and meek  
Thy goodness shall supply:  
Thou shalt revive their fainting hopes,  
That on thy strength rely.   

verse 27 27 The Gentiles by his kindness won,  
Shall turn unto the Lord;  
By all the Kindred's of the Earth  
His name shall be adored.  
verse 28 28 The Lord is King; and under him  
Princes their Sceptres sway;  
All Nations pay him homage, and  
His powerful Rule obey.   

verse 29 29 The prosperous Rich shall worship him;  
And they that to the Grave  
Descend, shall bow to him; for none  
His Soul alive can save.  
verse 30 30 A chosen Seed shall to their Race  
Declare his Righteousness;  
verse 31 31 What God has done for them, will raise  
His Mercies same no less.    

Psalm XXIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 GOD is my Shepherd, who will see  
That all my wants be still supplied;  
I shall not be exposed to wrong,  
Nor left to stray without a Guide.   

verse 2 2 The Pastures they are fresh and green,  
Where I have case and sweet repast:  
The streams are cool and quiet, where  
I quench my thirst and please my taste.   

verse 3 3 His comforts, which revive my Soul,  
Life's tedious journey pleasant make;  
And in the peaceful ways of Grace  
He leads me, for his goodness sake.   

verse 4 4 Tho' I should walk, where black despair,  
And sorrow casts a dismal shade;  
Thy Power and thy tender care  
Would chase my fears, and make me glad.   

verse 5 5 Thou spread'st my Table, where my Foes  
Behold thy Bounty, and repine  
To see rich Oils anoint my Head,  
And see my Cup o'erflow with Wine.   

verse 6 6 Surely the Goodness of the Lord  
Shall still surround me all my days:  
I will frequent thy House, and there  
Display thy Love, and sing thy praise.    

Psalm XXIII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 THE Lord my careful Shepherd is,  
I to his flock belong:  
I shall not stray without a Guide,  
Nor be exposed to wrong.  
verse 2 2 The pastures they are fresh and green,  
Where I have food and ease:  
He leads me to the quiet streams  
Where I my thirst appease.   

verse 3 3 His comforts which refresh my Soul,  
Life's journey pleasant make;  
He guides me in his righteous paths,  
For his own Goodness sake.  
verse 4 4 Tho' I should walk where black despair  
Reflects a dismal shade;  
Thy Rod and Staff would chase away  
My fears, and make me glad.   

verse 5 5 In presence of my Foes, thou spread'st  
My Table, who repine  
To see rich Oils anoint my Head,  
My Cup o'erflow with Wine.  
verse 6 6 Surely the Goodness of the Lord  
Shall Crown my future days;  
I will frequent his House, to show  
His Love, and sing his praise.    

Psalm XXIV.  

verse 1 1 THE Earth's the Lords, to him belong  
All Creatures it contains;  
His gracious care to all the World  
Extends, o'er which he Reigns.  
verse 2 2 He did upon the floating Seas  
The Earth's great Fabric lay;  
And on th' unstable Floods, he made  
Her fixed Foundations stay.   

verse 3 3 Into that Hill where God resides,  
Who shall admitted be?  
Lord, who within thy holy place,  
May stand and worship thee?  
verse 4 4 He whose unspotted hands no crimes,  
Whose heart no stains defile;  
whose tongue blasphemes not God, nor swears  
His Neighbour to beguile.   

verse 5 5 Such men unto thine Altar may  
Their free approaches make;  
God hears their Prayers, and they are sure  
His blessings to partake.  
verse 7 7 Ye Gates and everlasting Doors,  
Be open and make room;  
Lift up your Heads, and you shall see  
The King of Glory come.   

verse 8 8 If you demand, what Lord is this?  
And who's this Glorious King?  
It is the Mighty Lord of Hosts,  
Who does Salvation bring.    

Psalm XXV.  

verse 1 1 TO God I make my Prayer,  
In him my trust repose;  
verse 2 2 O let me not become a scorn  
Or triumph to my Foes.  
verse 3 3 Let no Events deject  
Their Souls that wait on thee;  
Let disappointments shame their hopes,  
That deal perfidiously.   

verse 4 4 The ways thou, Lord, dost choose  
Make me to know aright;  
And teach me always to perform  
What's pleasing in thy sight.  
verse 5 5 From the strait paths of Truth  
ne'er let me go astray;  
From thee, my Saviour, I beg  
Direction every day.   

verse 6 6 Lord, call to mind thy Love,  
Ever of old expressed;  
How thou hast graciously relieved  
Thy Servants, when distressed.  
verse 7 7 Into my youthful sins  
No strict inquiry make;  
Those early faults, O Lord, forgive,  
For thine own goodness sake.   

Part. II.  

verse 8 8 God who is good and just,  
Will erring Souls instruct;  
Their wand'ring steps to the safe paths  
Of Virtue will conduct.  
verse 9 9 The humble Souls he'll guide,  
And teach the meek his way;  
verse 10 10 Kindness and Truth express to such  
As his just Laws obey.   

verse 11 11 Encouraged by thy grace,  
For mercy I entreat;  
Pardon my Sins, O Lord, that are  
Both numerous and great.  
verse 12 12 Who is that happy Man  
That fears the Lord above?  
he'll ever lead him in the ways  
That he himself doth love.   

verse 13 13 Possessed with quiet thoughts  
His Soul shall dwell at ease;  
His Seed shall after him enjoy  
Prosperity and Peace.  
verse 14 14 The secrets of his Love  
God will make known to those  
That fear him, and the blessings he  
Reserves, to them disclose.    

Part. III.  

verse 15 15 In all my troubles, Lord,  
Mine Eyes are towards thee;  
I hope thy goodness at the last  
From all will set me free.  
verse 16 16 Lord turn a gracious Eye  
To me, and mercy show;  
Great are th' afflictions I endure,  
And find no help below.   

verse 17 17 My troubles are enlarged,  
Lord send me quick relief;  
verse 18 18 Grant me forgiveness of my sins,  
And then remove my grief.  
verse 19 19 Consider how my Foes  
In number still increase;  
How they with causeless hatred seek  
The ruin of my Peace.   

verse 20 20 Preserve and keep my Soul  
From shame as well as guilt;  
O never disappoint the hopes  
That I on thee have built.  
verse 11 11 Let my tried Innocence  
Find sure supports from thee;  
At length thy chosen people, Lord,  
From all their troubles free.     

Psalm XXVI.  

verse 1 1 Pled thou my cause, O thou that knowst  
My Soul's integrity:  
Nothing shall shake my Confidence,  
Whilst I on thee rely.  
verse 2 2 Mine inmost thoughts I offer, Lord,  
To thine impartial Eye;  
O try my heart, lest any sin  
Should there concealed lie.   

verse 3 3 The contemplation of thy Love  
Gives me the best delight:  
This both engages and excites  
My care to walk aright.  
verse 6 6 My thoughts and actions I'll preserve  
Free from impurity;  
And then th' Oblations I present,  
Shall acceptable be.   

verse 7 7 Then I aloud with cheerful voice  
Thy goodness will proclaim;  
And tell of all thy wondrous works,  
To magnify thy Name.    

Psalm XXVII.  

verse 7 7 TO my Petitions, Lord, return  
An answer full of grace:  
verse 8 8 Thy face thou badst me seek, and I  
Resolve to seek thy face.  
verse 9 9 Lord, do not in displeasure hid  
Thy face, nor me reject;  
Those succours I have had before,  
From thee I still expect.   

verse 10 10 My Parent's Love is not so great  
As thine, nor care so large;  
When they forsake me, I become  
Still more thy care and charge.  
verse 11 11 Lord, let me plainly see the way  
Where I may safely tread;  
Avoiding all the cunning snares  
Mine Enemies have laid.   

verse 13 13 How wretched had I been, when I  
With troubles was oppressed,  
Had I not hoped thy mercy would  
Secure my Peace and Rest.  
verse 14 14 Wait still on God, my Soul, from him  
Courage and Strength derive;  
Tho' he delay, he will at length  
Thy fainting heart revive.    

Psalm XXVIII.  

verse 1 1 HEar me, O Lord, my sure defence,  
When I thy succour crave;  
Else I shall be like them that lie  
Neglected in the Grave.  
verse 6 6 Blessed be the Lord, who bowed his Ear  
To those requests I made;  
verse 7 7 I trusted in his strength and found  
His seasonable aid.   

Thy favour, Lord, has made my heart  
Exceedingly rejoice;  
In grateful Hymns I will advance  
Thy praise with cheerful voice.  
verse 8 8 Those that upon his Power rely,  
God will protect and own;  
And his Anointed save, whom he  
Has raised to his Throne.   

verse 9 9 Lord, bless thy people, who to thee  
Do all their safety owe;  
Feed thou thy Flock, and raise them up  
When they are fallen low.    

Psalm XXIX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THE glorious Empire of the Lord  
Ye Rulers of the World proclaim;  
verse 2 2 And in his Sanctuary give  
The Honour due unto his Name.   

verse 3 3 Hark, how his Thundering voice does run  
Through all the Regions of the Sky;  
The Clouds are frighted with the noise,  
verse 4 4 So full of Power and Majesty.   

verse 5 5 The lofty Cedars bow their Heads,  
And break before the mighty sound;  
verse 6 6 Mountains that bear them feel the shock,  
And like a frighted Calf rebound.   

verse 7 7 Before this voice the dreadful flames  
Of pointed Lightnings tear the air,  
verse 8 8 Wild Creatures, that in deserts dwell,  
Think they're not safe, but quake for fear.   

verse 9 9 This makes the timorous Hinds to Calf,  
Wild Beasts the naked Thickets leave;  
But in his sacred Temple all  
Fearless to God their praises give.   

verse 10 10 The Lords Dominion does extend  
To Clouds above and Floods below;  
verse 11 11 This great Protector of the good,  
Will rest and Peace on his bestow.    

Psalm XXX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 MY God, since thou haft raised me up,  
Thee I'll extol with thankful voice;  
Who hast secured me from those harms,  
That would have made my Foes rejoice.   

verse 2 2 With troubles worn, and grief oppressed,  
To thee I cried, and thou didst save;  
verse 3 3 Thou didst support my sinking hopes,  
My Life didst rescue from the Grave.   

verse 4 4 Wherefore rejoice ye Saints of his,  
Proclaim the praises of the Lord;  
His goodness often call to mind,  
And his Fidelity record.   

verse 5 5 His anger is but short; his Love,  
Which is our Life, does longer stay;  
Grief may continue for a night,  
But comfort rises with the day.   

verse 11 11 By thee my mournful state is changed,  
My Sackcloth now is thrown away;  
And gladness girds me, who before  
In black despair and horror lay.   

verse 12 12 My tongue no longer silent be,  
But to the Lord due glory give;  
And strive that in thy thankful Verse  
His same Eternally may Live.    

Psalm XXX.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 SInce thou hast raised me, I'll extol  
My God with thankful voice;  
Who freed me from those harms, that would  
Have made my Foes rejoice.  
verse 2 2 With grief and troubles worn, to thee  
I cried, and thou didst save:  
verse 3 3 Thou, Lord, my sinking hopes and life  
Didst rescue from the Grave.   

verse 4 4 Then let the Saints with joy proclaim  
The praises of the Lord;  
His goodness call to mind; and his  
Fidelity record.  
verse 5 5 His wrath's but short; his Love, which is  
Our Life, does longer stay:  
Weeping may for a Night endure,  
But joy comes with the Day.   

verse 11 11 My mournful State is changed, and now  
My Sackcloths thrown away;  
Gladness surrounds me, who before  
In dismal sorrows lay.  
verse 12 12 My Tongue no longer silent be;  
To God due praise give;  
That in thy thankful verse, his same  
Eternally may Live.    

Psalm XXXII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 O Happy Man! whom God forgives,  
And hides what he has done amiss;  
verse 2 2 Owns him as if he had not sinned,  
Whose heart sincere and upright is.  
verse 3 3 My woes increased, whilst I suppressed  
My guilt, no quiet I could get;  
verse 4 4 Thy wrath did press me like a weight,  
And scorched me like the Summer's heat.   

verse 5 5 I then resolved to disclose  
My crimes, and open all my wound;  
I humbly did confess my sins  
To thee, and easy pardon found.   

verse 6 6 This mercy shall invite good men  
In season to implore thine aid;  
Then tho' their troubles like a Flood  
Should rise, they need not be afraid.   

verse 7 7 Thou, Lord, shalt be my safe retreat,  
To thee I'll fly in all distress;  
Thou wilt preserve me; and in Songs  
Of Victory I'll thee confess.   

verse 8 8 I'll counsel Sinners to obey;  
verse 9 9 And not be like the Horse or Mule,  
Whose fury, till they're broke and tamed,  
No Rein can guide, no Curb can rule.   

verse 10 10 Such Sinners meet with heavy strokes;  
verse 11 11 Whilst those that trust in God, shall prove  
The happy men: then let the Just  
Rejoice and triumph in his Love.    

Psalm XXXII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 O Blessed man whom God forgives,  
And hides what's done amiss:  
verse 2 2 On whom no sin is charged; whose heart  
Sincere and upright is.  
verse 3 3 Whilst I suppressed my inward guilt,  
No quiet 1 could get:  
verse 4 4 Thy hand did press me, and thy wrath  
Scorched me like Summers' heat.   

verse 5 5 I then resolved to disclose  
My Crimes, and ope' my wound:  
I humbly did confess my sins,  
And easy pardon found.  
verse 6 6 This mercy shall in season draw  
Good men t' implore thy aid:  
Then tho' the Floods of Trouble rise,  
They need not be afraid.   

verse 7 7 Thou art my Refuge, Lord, to thee  
I'll fly in all distress;  
Thou wilt preserve me; and my Songs  
Thy mercies shall confess.  
verse 8 8 I'll teach proud men t' obey; and not  
Be like the Horse or Mule;  
verse 9 9 Whose Fury till they're broke, no Rein  
Can guide, no Curb can rule.   

verse 10 10 Such meet with heavy strokes; whilst those  
That trust in God, shall prove  
The happy men: then let them joy  
And Triumph in his Love.    

Psalm XXXIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 YE righteous in the Lord rejoice,  
And let his praise be your delight;  
For praise is lovely, and becomes  
The lips of those that are upright.   

verse 4 4 Gods word is, like its Author, good,  
His Laws from all injustice free;  
His promise sure, and all his works  
Are done in Truth and Equity.   

verse 5 5 Works that are right and just, secure  
His favour, and his pleasure are;  
The Earth with various blessings filled,  
To us his kindness does declare.   

verse 6 6 The vast extended Orbs of Heaven  
By his commanding word were made;  
And all its numerous Hosts, from his  
Creating breath their beings had.   

verse 7 7 The Seas proud Waves within the shores  
To which they are confined, keep;  
Whose Waters safely are laid up  
In the great Store-House of the deep.   

verse 8 8 Then to the Lord by men on Earth  
Let fear and due regard be shown;  
May all the World his awful power  
By humble adorations own.   

Part. II.  

verse 12 12 O happy he! whose service shows  
That God his chosen Ruler is;  
And happy they! whom God declares  
By's special care, that they are his.   

verse 13 13 Th' Almighty on the Sons of Men  
Looks down from his Celestial Throne;  
verse 14 14 And all the dwellers on the Earth  
Views from his glorious Mansion.   

verse 15 15 He equally did make them all,  
Their hearts he fashioned one by one;  
And all their inmost thoughts, to him  
Better than to themselves, are known.   

verse 18 18 The Lord on those that fear his Name  
Looks with a favourable Eye;  
He ne'er will fail their hopes, that on  
His goodness steadfastly rely.   

verse 20 20 Now, Lord, we wait for thee, thou art  
Our succour and our sure defence;  
verse 21 21 What e'er befalls us, we may trust  
In thee with cheerful confidence.   

verse 22 22 So let thy mercies, Lord, on us  
Descend, like a refreshing shower;  
As all our hope and joy depends  
Upon thy favour and thy power.     

Psalm XXXIII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 Rejoice, ye Righteous, in the Lord,  
And praise him with delight:  
For thankfulness becomes the lips  
Of those that are upright.  
verse 4 4 His word is good, and all his Laws  
Are from injustice free;  
His promise sure; and all his ways  
Are Truth and Equity.   

verse 5 5 Works that are just secure his Love,  
As they his pleasure are;  
The Earth with Blessings filled, to us  
His goodness does declare.  
verse 6 6 Th' extended Orbs of Heaven, by his  
Commanding word were made:  
And from his Breath its numerous Hosts  
Their several Being's had.   

verse 7 7 The Seas proud Waves within the shores  
Confined limits keep;  
Whose Waters are laid up within  
The Store house of the deep.  
verse 8 8 Let all men fear the Lord, to him  
Let due regard be shown:  
May all the World his awful power  
By humble worship own.   

Part. II.  

verse 12 12 O happy he! whose service shows  
That God his Ruler is;  
And happy they! whom God declares  
By's Care, that they are his.  
verse 13 13 God on the Sons of men looks down  
From his Celestial Throne;  
verse 14 14 Views all the dwellers on the Earth  
From his bright Mansion.   

verse 15 15 He made them equally, their hearts  
He fashioned one by one.  
More clearly all their thoughts to him,  
Than to themselves are known.  
verse 18 18 The Lord on those that fear his Name  
Looks with a Gracious Eye:  
And ne'er will fail their hopes, that on  
His Goodness do rely.   

verse 20 20 Now Lord we wait for thee, who art  
Our help and our defence:  
verse 21 21 In all Estates we trust in thee  
With cheerful confidence.  
verse 22 22 Lord, let thy grace on us descend  
Like a refreshing shower;  
For all our hope and joys depend  
On thine Almighty Power.     

Psalm XXXIV.  

verse 1 1 GOD, who my kind Preserver is,  
I will at all times bless;  
My tongue shall daily be employed  
His goodness to confess.  
verse 2 2 In God my Soul shall boast, good men  
Shall hear it, and rejoice;  
verse 3 3 And to exalt his glorious Name,  
Join both in heart and voice.   

verse 4 4 I sought the Lord in my distress,  
And graciously he heard;  
His timely succours did prevent  
The threatening harm I feared.  
verse 7 7 Blessed Angels, which on God attend,  
Yet wait t' encompass such  
As fear him, to preserve them safe  
When dangers near approach.   

verse 8 8 O taste and see, as I have done;  
And then confess you must,  
That God is good, and they are blest  
That in his goodness trust.   

Part. II.  

verse 12 12 What man would have his years prolonged,  
And happy days would see?  
verse 13 13 Refrain thy tongue and lips from all  
Deceit and Injury.  
verse 14 14 From all unrighteous ways depart,  
From doing good ne'er cease;  
Seek all men's quiet, and pursue  
The things that make for peace.   

verse 15 15 God loves the righteous, and on them  
He casts a gracious Eye;  
His Ear's attentive to their suits  
And open to their cry.  
verse 17 17 Nor do they cry in vain: wished help  
And case their troubles have;  
verse 18 18 God will draw near to broken hearts,  
And contrite spirits save.   

verse 19 19 Tho' good men oft afflicted are,  
At length God sets them free;  
verse 20 20 His care does to their Bodies reach,  
No bone shall broken be.  
verse 21 21 Bad men shall perish, when they're plagued,  
With all that hate the Just;  
verse 22 22 Whom God will keep, and never fail  
Their hopes that on him trust.     

Psalm XXXVI.  

verse 5 5 BEyond the limits of the Sky  
Thy mercy, Lord, extends;  
Thy faithfulness the narrow bounds  
Of space and time transcends.  
verse 6 6 Mountains may be removed, before  
Thy truth shall fail the least;  
Thy judgements none can fathom; thou  
Preservest Man and Beast.   

verse 7 7 But who can prise enough that Love  
God bears unto the just;  
Under whose Providence and care  
Good men securely trust.  
verse 8 8 They to the Plenty of thy House  
For all supplies shall look;  
And freely of thy pleasures drink  
As from a running Brook.   

verse 9 9 For all the Springs of Joy and Life  
Derived are from thee;  
From thy continued favour flows  
All our Felicity.  
verse 10 10 To those that thus esteem thy Love,  
Thy kindness still impart;  
And all thy promises fulfil  
To men of upright heart.    

Psalm XXXVII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LET none be envious, when he sees  
The wickeds prosperous Estate;  
Nor, tempted by their good success,  
Grow bold their Crimes to imitate.   

verse 2 2 For so the Grass is fresh and green,  
Before the Mower cuts it down;  
And beauteous Flowers, within a while  
Are withered by the scorching Sun.   

verse 3 3 he's wise that's always doing good,  
And on God's goodness, does rely;  
verse 4 4 Thus thy Enjoyments he'll secure,  
And all thy just desires supply.   

verse 5 5 Leave thy concerns unto his care,  
In firm dependence on him live;  
he'll either grant what thou wouldst have,  
Or what he knows is better give.   

verse 6 6 Tho' slanders and detracting tongues,  
Like Clouds, thy Righteousness obscure;  
he'll clear thy Innocence, the Light  
At Noon shall not appear more pure.   

verse 16 16 Think not mere wealth makes happy men;  
That little which contents the poor,  
Is better far, than wicked men's  
Ill got or ill-employed store.   

Part. II.  

verse 23 23 The Lord directs a good man's steps,  
And he delighteth in his way;  
verse 24 24 He is not ruined by his falls,  
God's power is his support and stay.   

verse 25 25 In all th' experience of my life,  
That Liberal man I ne'er could see,  
Whose Alms exposed himself to want,  
Or brought his Race to Beggary.   

verse 26 26 he's ever merciful and lends,  
And thus his Seed a blessing gain;  
verse 27 27 If thou wouldst therefore happy be,  
Do good and from all sin abstain.   

verse 28 28 For God whose Nature's good and just,  
Those that are like himself will own;  
They shall continue; when the race  
Of wicked men is overthrown.   

verse 35 35 I've seen the wicked rise to power,  
Flourish like Laurels ever green;  
verse 36 36 But suddenly their ruin came,  
And no remainder could be seen.   

verse 37 37 Mark but the good and perfect man,  
And him that's upright in his ways;  
Mercy attends his happy life,  
And quiet peace concludes his days.     

Psalm XXXVII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 LET none be trouble to behold  
The wickeds prosperous State;  
Nor by their good success grow hold  
Their crimes to imitate.  
verse 2 2 For Grass is fresh and green, before  
The Mower cuts it down;  
And beauteous Flowers within a while  
Are withered by the Sun.   

verse 3 3 he's wise that's doing good, and on  
God's goodness does rely;  
verse 4 4 Thus thy Enjoyments he'll secure,  
Thy just desires supply.  
verse 5 5 Leave thy concerns to him, in firm  
Dependence on him live;  
he'll either grant what thou wouldst have,  
Or what is better give.   

verse 6 6 Tho' slanderous tongues should like a Cloud  
Thy Righteousness obscure;  
he'll clear thy innocence, the light  
Shall not appear more pure.  
verse 16 16 Think not mere wealth makes happy men;  
For what contents the poor,  
Is better than Bad men's ill-got  
Or ill-imployed store.   

Part. II.  

verse 23 23 The Lord that guides a good man's steps,  
Delighteth in his way;  
verse 24 24 He is not ruined by his falls,  
God's power will be his stay.  
verse 25 25 In all my Life I never yet  
That liberal man could see;  
Whose Alms exposed himself to want,  
Or Race to Beggary.   

verse 26 26 He mercifully lends, and thus  
His Seed a blessing gain;  
verse 27 27 If thou wouldst then be blest, do good  
And from all sin abstain.  
verse 28 28 God that is Good and Just, will those  
That him resemble own;  
They shall continue, when the Race  
Of Bad men is o'erthrown.   

verse 35 35 I've seen the wicked rise and spread  
Like Laurels fresh and green;  
verse 36 36 But when his hasty ruin came,  
No remnant could be seen.  
verse 37 37 Mark but the perfect: man, and him  
That's upright in his ways;  
Mercy attends his happy life,  
And peace concludes his days.     

Psalm XXXIX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 4 4 LOrd teach me, when my latter end  
And number of my days I view;  
To measure right myself and them,  
How I am frail, and they are few.   

verse 5 5 My days extent is but a span,  
Mine age is nothing unto thee;  
Man in his flourishing estate  
Is altogether vanity.   

verse 6 6 A shadow's all that he pursues,  
But his vexations real are;  
He heaps up wealth, and knows not who  
Shall reap the profit of his care.   

verse 7 7 Let others Foolishly expect  
How kind the flattering World will prove;  
I'll seek my God alone to please,  
And be ambitious of his Love.   

verse 11 11 How weak and nothing we appeal,  
When God for sin does man chastise!  
Like Garments fretted by the moth,  
So all his beauty ruined lies.   

verse 12 12 My poor Petitions, Lord, regard,  
And to my mournful cry give Ear;  
A wand'ring stranger here on Earth  
I am, as all my Fathers were.   

verse 13 13 Lord, my decaying strength repair,  
And spare me yet a while, that I  
May make my peace with thee, before  
I go away from hence, and die.    

Psalm XXXIX.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 4 4 LOrd teach me, when my end and days  
I have to live, I view;  
To know myself and them, how frail  
I am, and they are few.  
verse 5 5 My days are but a span, mine Age  
Is nothing unto thee;  
When man is in his best estate,  
he's only vanity.   

verse 6 6 A shadow he pursues, but his  
Vexations real are;  
Gets wealth, but knows not who shall reap  
The profit of his care.  
verse 7 7 Let others foolishly expect  
How kind the World will prove;  
I'll seek to please my God, and be  
Ambitious of his Love.   

verse 11 11 How weak alas! we are, when God  
For sin does Man chastise;  
Like Garments fretted by the moth,  
His Beauty ruined lies.  
verse 12 12 My mournful State, O Lord, regard,  
And to my cry give Ear;  
I am a Stranger here on Earth,  
As all my Fathers were.   

verse 13 13 Repair my strength, O God, and spare  
Me yet a while, that I  
May make my peace with thee, before  
I go from hence, and die.    

Psalm XL.  

verse 1 1 'TIS good with patience to attend,  
And on the Lord rely;  
When other succours failed, to him  
I prayed, who heard my cry.  
verse 2 2 I that in misery was plunged,  
Surrounded with despair;  
Am safely placed above my fears,  
And firm my go are.   

verse 3 3 And now I'll cheerful praises sing  
To God, that set me free;  
Whilst this thy goodness does invite  
Others to trust in thee.  
verse 4 4 O happy man that trusts in God,  
And can the proud despise!  
With the deceitful arts of such  
As turn aside to lies.   

Part. II.  

verse 5 5 Thy wondrous works and thoughts of Love  
To us so many are;  
If I would tell them, they exceed  
My thoughts and value far.  
verse 6 6 When Sacrifices, Lord, to thee  
No longer grateful were;  
And when obedience thou before  
Burnt Offerings didst prefer;   

verse 7 7 Instead of these, that I should come,  
Thy Sacred Books recite;  
verse 8 8 Thy Law is in my heart, and I  
To do thy will delight.  
verse 9 9 Within thy Church I have made known  
How great thy Mercies are;  
Thy Truth and Faithfulness, my tongue  
To publish shall not spare.   

verse 11 11 O let my preservation speak  
How true thou art and kind;  
And those compassions I proclaim,  
Lord, let me ever find.     

Psalm XLI.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 Blessed is the man, whose tender sense  
Is touched with another's grief;  
Who when he hears the poor man's cry,  
Affords him pity and relief.   

God will his Charity repay,  
In time of need will be his Friend;  
When troubles to his Lot shall fall,  
he'll make them have an happy end.   

verse 2 2 Threatened by danger or disease,  
His Life he'll rescue from the Grave;  
Prosper his State on Earth; and from  
His Foes and all their malice save.   

verse 3 3 he'll strengthen him upon his Bed  
Of languishing infirmity;  
Secure of God's compassions,  
His weary Limbs will softer lie.   

verse 4 4 Wounded and sore oppressed with guilt,  
I cried for pity and for ease;  
Lord let thy mercies heal my Soul,  
Whose sins are only less than these.   

verse 13 13 Blessed be that Majesty above,  
Whom all true Worshippers adore;  
Let every Age consent, and say  
Amen, till time shall be no more.    

Psalm XLII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 O God the Spring of all my joys,  
For thee I long, to thee I look;  
No chased Hart does pant so much  
After the cooling Water-brook.   

verse 2 2 Less grief it is to be exiled  
From mine own House, than, Lord, from thine;  
Oh how I wish t' approach that place,  
Where all thy Glories use to shine.   

verse 3 3 The sorrows of my Banishment  
Increase, and tears become my food;  
Whilst mine insulting Foes reproach  
My Faith, and say, where's now thy God?   

verse 4 4 Past joys renew my Grief, to think  
How to thine House in Troops we came;  
What cheerful Feasts we kept, and sang  
Praises in consort to thy name.   

verse 5 5 Why should I cherish these sad thoughts,  
Whence nought but perturbation flows?  
Since you procure not what I wish,  
Why should you hinder my repose?   

I've learned the Remedy at last;  
To keep my Passions calm and still;  
I'm nearer help by hope in God  
And resignation to his will.    

Psalm XLII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 Blessed Fountain of my joys, for thee  
I long, to thee I look;  
No chased Hart does pant so much  
After the Water-brook.  
verse 2 2 Less grief it is to be exiled  
From mine own House, than thine;  
Oh how I wish t' approach the place,  
Where all thy Glories shine!   

verse 3 3 This makes my sorrows to increase,  
And tears become my food;  
To hear my Foes reproach my Faith,  
And say, where's now thy God?  
verse 4 4 Past joys renew my Grief, to think  
How to thine House we came  
In Troops to Feast, and praises sang  
In consort to thy name.   

verse 5 5 Why should I cherish these sad thoughts  
Whence nought but trouble flows?  
Since you procure not what I wish,  
Hinder not my repose.  
I've learned this Remedy, to keep  
My Passions calm and still:  
I'm nearer help by hope in God,  
And a resigned will.    

Psalm XLIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THou righteous Judge of all the World,  
Be thou my gracious Advocate;  
And clear mine Innocence from those  
Whose craft is equal to their hate.   

verse 2 2 Why, Lord, dost thou withhold that power  
On which alone my Soul relies?  
And look'st not on my mournful state,  
Oppressed by cruel Enemies?   

verse 3 3 Thy mercy and thy truth display;  
That by the conduct of thy Light  
Thy Courts I may attain, and there  
May have of thee a fuller sight.   

verse 4 4 T' approach thine Altar would revive  
My Spirit, and all my gladness raise:  
Where I thy goodness would proclaim  
With all the Instruments of praise.   

verse 5 5 Why should I entertain sad thoughts  
Whence nought but perturbation flows?  
Since they procure not what I wish,  
Why should they hinder my repose?   

I've learned this Remedy at last,  
To keep my Passions calm and still;  
I'm nearer help by hope in God,  
And resignation to his will.    

Psalm XLIII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 GReat Judge of all the World, be thou  
My gracious Advocate;  
To plead my cause 'gainst those, whose craft  
Is equal to their hate.  
verse 2 2 Why, Lord, dost thou withhold that power  
On which my Soul relies?  
And look'st not on my state oppressed  
By cruel Enemies?   

verse 3 3 Thy Mercy and thy Truth display,  
That, guided by thy Light,  
I may attain thy Courts, and have  
Of thee a fuller sight.  
verse 4 4 T' approach thine Altar would revive  
My Soul, my joys would raise:  
Where I thy goodness would proclaim  
With instruments of praise.   

verse 5 5 Why should I entertain sad thoughts,  
Whence nought but trouble flows?  
Since you procure not what I wish,  
Hinder not my repose.  
I've learned this Remedy, to keep  
My passions calm and still;  
I'm nearer help by hope in God,  
And a resigned will.    

Psalm XLV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 2 2 O Glorious King! thy form Divine  
Created Beauties does outshine;  
All graces on thy Lips are poured,  
On thee Eternal Blessings showered.   

verse 5 5 Gird thy bright Sword upon thy thigh,  
The Ornament of Majesty;  
Like an illustrious Prince appear,  
And show how great thy Glories are.   

verse 4 4 Ride on in triumph, and maintain  
The Virtues that adorn thy train;  
Wronged Meekness, Truth and Equity  
Look only for support from thee.   

Thine Enemies amazed stand,  
Struck with the Terror of thy hand;  
Who needs must fall, since thy keen Darts  
Will find a passage to their hearts.   

verse 6 6 Thy Throne, O God, is fixed sure,  
Thy Kingdom ever shall endure;  
Thy Laws, the Sceptre in thy hand,  
Oppress not those whom they command.   

verse 7 7 Vice thou dost hate and Justice love;  
Therefore thy Glories far above  
Thy Fellows shine; thy God has shed  
More Oil of Gladness on thy head.    

Psalm XLVI.  

verse 1 1 TH' Almighty Lord is our defence,  
The strength whereby we stand;  
When troubles their approaches make,  
His help is nigh at hand.  
verse 2 2 Our Faith may then remain unmoved,  
Tho' th' Earth should be displaced;  
Or tho' into the Seas vast gulf  
The Mountains should be cast.   

verse 3 3 Although the Ocean's troubled waves  
A frightful noise should make;  
Should rise and swell unto the Clouds,  
And cause the Hills to shake.  
verse 4 4 There is a quiet stream makes glad  
The City of the Lord;  
verse 5 5 His presence will secure her peace,  
And timely help afford.   

verse 6 6 The Nations rage and threaten War,  
But God is on our side;  
verse 7 7 One word of his dissolves their force,  
And daunts their swelling pride.  
verse 8 8 See what his hand has done; it draws  
The Sword out of its sheath;  
Which, while he gives it leave, triumphs  
In slaughter and in death.  
verse 9 9 Then by another word he makes  
Destructive Wars to cease;  
He breaks their Arms, the Bow and Spear,  
And crowns the Earth with Peace.  
verse 10 10 Cease then, fond men, to strive with God,  
Whose power is over all;  
For fear lest he exalt himself  
In your unpitied fall.    

Psalm XLVII.  

verse 1 1 O All ye people, clap your hands,  
And make a cheerful noise;  
With Acclamations to your God  
Declare your inward joys.  
verse 2 2 His high Perfections do proclaim  
Him greatly to be feared;  
This King of all the World commands  
Your honour and regard.   

verse 5 5 In a triumphant state our Lord  
Is gone above the Skies;  
Trumpets proclaim our joys, and all  
Applaud his Victories.  
verse 6 6 Sing cheerful praises to our God,  
Sing praises to our King;  
verse 7 7 he's Lord of all the Earth, his praise  
With understanding sing.   

verse 8 8 God o'er the Heathen people reigns;  
And in that Throne is placed,  
Where he in Glory sits, and thence  
Shall judge the World at last.    

Psalm XLIX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 5 5 WHY should the Man that trusts in God,  
Affright himself with needless fear,  
To see th' approaches of old Age,  
Or that unwelcome Death draws near?   

verse 6 6 Vain men applaud their stores; yet none  
verse 7 7 His Brother can from dying save;  
verse 8 8 Lives purchase is too great; no wealth  
verse 9 9 Can buy our freedom from the Grave.   

verse 10 10 The Ashes of the wise and good  
With Fools together mingled lie;  
The rich, tho' loath to go, must leave  
The World with all their wealth, and die.   

verse 11 11 Some think on Houses that they build,  
Their Fame eternally shall stand;  
And, to preserve their Memory,  
Give their own names unto their Land.   

verse 12 12 Death levels all their state with Beasts,  
Makes all their splendid Titles, fade;  
verse 13 13 Yet their Posterity approves  
The Follies and mistakes they made.   

verse 14 14 Driven to the Grave like Sheep, their strength  
And Beauty shall consume away;  
And in Death's fold enclosed shall lie,  
Till the great Resurrection Day.   

A Day, wherein the Just shall reign,  
And o'er the Bad Dominion have;  
verse 15 15 Then I shall be received to bliss,  
After I'm raised from the Grave.   

Part. II.  

verse 16 16 Be not concerned, when one's made rich,  
Or honoured here; for when he dies,  
verse 17 17 Naked he goes away from hence,  
And stripped of all his Glory lies.   

verse 18 18 Thou whilst he lived he blessed himself;  
And other men are apt to praise  
His prudent management, that strives  
His Wealth or Family to raise;   

verse 19 19 Its Folly all; since he must tread  
The Path his Fathers went before;  
And in the place where now he dwells,  
Never see light or comfort more.   

verse 20 20 Man that to Honour is advanced,  
And with true wisdom is not blest,  
Tho' pleased with false and flattering hopes,  
Shall die and perish like a Beast.     

Psalm XLIX.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 5 5 WHerefore should he that trusts in God,  
Affright himself with fear,  
To see old Age approach, or when  
Unwelcome Death draws near?  
verse 6 6 Men boast their stores, and yet none can  
verse 7 7 From Death his Brother save;  
verse 8 8 Lives purchase is too great, to buy  
verse 9 9 Our freedom from the Grave.   

verse 10 10 The Ashes of the wise, with Fools  
Together blended lie;  
The rich, tho' loath, must leave the World  
With all their wealth, and die.  
verse 11 11 Some think on Houses that they build  
Their Fame shall ever stand;  
And that their names may not be lost,  
They give them to their Land.   

verse 12 12 Death levels all their pomp with Beasts,  
Makes all their Titles fade;  
verse 13 13 Yet their Posterity approves  
All the mistakes they made.  
verse 14 14 Driven to the Grave like Sheep, their strength  
And Beauty fades away:  
And there shall lie enclosed, till  
The Resurrection Day.  
Then shall the Just men reign, and o'er  
The bad Dominion have;  
verse 15 15 Then I shall be received to Bliss,  
When raised from the Grave.   

Part. II.  

verse 16 16 Envy not him that's glorious here  
Or rich; for when he dies,  
verse 17 17 Naked he goes away, and stripped  
Of all his Glory lies.  
verse 18 18 Thou whilst he lived he blessed himself;  
And men are apt to praise  
That prudent management, which wealth  
And Families does raise;   

verse 19 19 'Tis Folly all; for he must go  
Where others went before,  
And never, where he now must dwell,  
See light or comfort more.  
verse 20 20 Man that is honoured here, and with  
True wisdom is not blest;  
Tho' pleased with flattering hopes, shall die,  
And perish like a Beast.     

Psalm LI.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd, look upon my sinful Soul,  
That unto thee for mercy flies;  
As thy Compassions boundless are,  
So blot out mine iniquities.   

verse 2 2 Oh wash me throughly from my crimes,  
For thou alone canst make me clean:  
verse 3 3 With tears I now confess my guilt,  
Amazed to see how vile I've been.   

verse 4 4 None else can call me to account;  
But thy Tribunal, Lord, I fear;  
For if arraigned and judged by thee,  
I must be cast, and thou be clear.   

verse 5 5 I was conceived and born in sin,  
Too prone and bend to do amiss;  
verse 6 6 But inward Purity to thee,  
And truth of heart most pleasing is.   

verse 7 7 Lord show me thou art reconciled,  
As those with Hyssop sprinkled know  
They are absolved; thy Grace can wash  
And make me whiter than the Snow.   

verse 8 8 My sins have forfeited the joys  
And inward peace that once I had;  
Thy pardoning voice would heal again  
My broken Bones, and make them glad.   

verse 9 9 No longer, Lord, behold my sins  
With a severe and angry look;  
Oh take their stains out of my Soul,  
And blot their guilt out of thy Book.   

Part. II.  

verse 10 10 Create in me, O God, a heart  
Clean and unspotted in thy sight;  
Renew a well composed mind,  
Unmoved from goodness, and upright.   

verse 11 11 Lord do not cast me from thy sight,  
As one whom thou no more canst love;  
Nor let thy Spirit, whose grace I need,  
Tho' grieved too much, from me remove.   

verse 12 12 Its saving comforts and free aids,  
T' uphold my feeble powers, afford;  
verse 13 13 Thus Sinners will be drawn t' amend  
Their ways, and turn unto the Lord.   

verse 14 14 Oh save me from the crying guilt  
Of blood, that sin of Crimson die;  
I'll then thy faithfulness proclaim,  
And loudly sing thy Clemency.   

verse 15 15 My opened lips shall speak thy praise;  
verse 16 16 For this thou rather dost desire  
Than costly Sacrifice of Beasts,  
Consumed wholly in the fire.   

verse 7 7 Thou, Lord, a broken contrite heart  
Dost more than bloody offerings prize;  
This present now I humbly make,  
Which God, I trust, will not despise.     

Psalm LI.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 BEhold, O Lord, my sinful Soul  
To thee for Mercy flies;  
Thy Mercy boundless is, blot out  
All mine iniquities.  
verse 2 2 Oh wash away my crimes, for thou  
Alone canst make me clean,  
verse 3 3 I now confess my guilt, amazed  
To see how vile I've been.   

verse 4 4 Tho' none can call me to account,  
Thy Sentence, Lord, I fear;  
If judged by thee, I know I must  
Be cast, and thou be clear.  
verse 5 5 I was conceived and born in sin,  
Too prone to do amiss;  
verse 6 6 But purity and truth of heart  
To thee most pleasing is.   

verse 7 7 Show thou art reconciled, as those  
Whom Hyssop sprinkles, know  
They are absolved; thy Grace can wash,  
And make me white as snow.  
verse 8 8 My sins have forfeited the joys  
And peace that once I had;  
Thy voice would heal my broken Bones,  
Thy Pardon make them glad.  
verse 9 9 No longer, Lord, behold my sins  
With a displeased look;  
Oh take their stains out of my Soul,  
Their Gild out of thy Book.   

Part. II.  

verse 10 10 Create in me, O Lord, a heart  
Unspotted in thy sight;  
Renew in me a mind unmoved  
From goodness, and upright.  
verse 11 11 Lord do not cast me from thy sight,  
As one thou canst not love;  
Nor let thy Spirit, tho' grieved too much,  
Its grace from me remove.   

verse 12 12 Its comforts and free aids, t' uphold  
My feeble powers afford;  
verse 13 13 Thus Sinners will amend their ways,  
And turn unto the Lord.  
verse 14 14 Oh save me from the guilt of blood,  
That sin of Crimson die;  
Then I'll proclaim thy faithfulness,  
And sing thy Clemency.   

verse 15 15 My opened lips shall speak thy praise;  
For this thou dost desire  
verse 16 16 Rather than Sacrifice of Beasts,  
Consumed in the Fire.  
verse 17 17 Thou dost a broken contrite heart  
More than all offerings prize;  
This present now I humbly bring,  
Which God will not despise.     

Psalm LIII.  
[As the 25. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THE Fools believe no God  
Does mind th' affairs below;  
For tho' they speak it not aloud,  
They live as if 'twere so.  
All are corrupt and vile,  
Their actions hateful are;  
They're only skilful to do ill,  
From good estranged far.   

verse 2 2 God from his Throne looked down,  
And took a strict survey,  
What men did seek and know the Lord,  
And his just Laws obey.  
verse 3 3 All were degenerate,  
With loathsome sins o'ergrown,  
What was Religious, just and good,  
None practised, no not one.   

verse 4 4 Strange Madness! that they should  
Like Bread the poor devour;  
And neither own thee by their Prayers,  
Nor dread thy mighty power.  
verse 5 5 Where all their fears were vain,  
Great terrors feised them there;  
God that despised them made their fall  
As shameful as their fear.  
verse 6 6 Lord, let thy people's hopes  
Be with deliverance Crowned;  
When thy Salvation shall appear,  
Their joys shall then abound.    

Psalm LVII.  

verse 1 1 LOrd, since I trust in thee alone,  
Mercy to me extend;  
I fly for shelter to thy Wings,  
Till all my troubles end.  
verse 2 2 To him whose Power is over all,  
In my distress I'll cry;  
Since thou hast saved me heretofore,  
Thy help will still be nigh.   

verse 6 6 When with the Fowler's treacherous arts,  
My ruin was prepared;  
Their Pits occasioned their own fall,  
Their Nets themselves ensnared.  
verse 7 7 My heart, O God, is now prepared,  
And this my tongue shall raise;  
verse 8 8 Which with my Harp shall early sing  
A Consort to thy praise.   

verse 9 9 The great Salvation thou hast wrought,  
I'll to the World proclaim;  
The scattered Nations shall assist  
My Songs, to spread thy fame.  
verse 10 10 Thy mercy reaches to the heavens,  
Thy Truth unto the Skies;  
verse 11 11 Then let thy Glories, Lord, above  
Both Earth and Heaven rise.    

Psalm LXII.  
[As the 25. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 MY Soul doth wait on God,  
My Rock and my defence;  
verse 2 2 I shall not greatly then be moved,  
For safety comes from thence.  
verse 8 8 Ye people trust in him  
What time you are afraid;  
he'll be your refuge in distress,  
When you implore his aid.   

verse 9 9 The men of low-degree  
Are vain; great men a lie;  
Both, in the balance laid, appear  
Lighter than vanity.  
verse 10 10 Wealth makes not happy men,  
And trust in this is vain;  
Then seek not by oppressive arts,  
Or fraud t' increase your gain.   

If riches should abound  
By Heaven's blessing sent;  
Take heed they do not gain your hearts,  
Or make you insolent.  
verse 11 11 That all may know from whence  
Their help they should derive;  
Thou, Lord, hast oft declared, that power  
Is thy Prerogative.   

verse 12 12 And that uncessant streams  
Of mercy flow from thee;  
So that according to men's works  
Their due reward shall be.    

Psalm LXIII.  

verse 1 1 EArly, O Lord, my fainting Soul  
Thy Mercy does implore;  
No Traveller in desert Lands  
Can thirst for Water more.  
verse 2 2 I long t' appear as I was wont,  
Within thy holy place,  
Thy Power and Glory to behold,  
And to partake thy Grace.   

verse 3 3 For Life itself, without thy Love,  
No relish does afford;  
No other joys can equal this,  
To serve and praise the Lord.  
verse 4 4 I'll therefore make my Prayers to thee,  
And bless thee whilst I live;  
verse 5 5 This, like the choicest dainties, will  
Both food and pleasure give.   

verse 6 6 When others sleep, my wakeful thoughts  
Present thee to my mind;  
And in the night I think how good  
My God has been, and kind.  
verse 7 Since thou alone hast been my help,  
To thee alone I fly;  
And on thy watchful providence  
With cheerfulness rely.   

verse 8 8 Dangers, whilst thou art near to me,  
Do threaten me in vain;  
When I keep close to God, his care  
And Power will me sustain.    

Psalm LXV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 PRaises in Zion wait for thee,  
And there the Vow performed shall be.  
verse 2 2 To thee, O God, that hearest Prayer,  
All flesh shall cheerfully repair,   

verse 3 3 Our Sins may justly put a stop  
To all that good from thee we hope;  
Thy Mercy does those fears allay,  
For this will purge our sins away.   

verse 4 4 O happy they that may draw near  
To thee, and in thy Courts appear;  
For these shall all refreshments have,  
Thy House can give, or they can crave.   

verse 5 5 By thy amazing wonders, thou  
Thy kindness to the good dost show;  
The ends of th' Earth in thee confide,  
And th' Isles that in the Sea reside.   

verse 6 6 Mountains that seem to touch the Sky,  
Gain from thy strength stability;  
verse 7 7 The roaring Seas God does assuage,  
And stills the people's madder rage.   

Part. II.  

verse 8 8 O'er all the Earth the Nations spread,  
Thy works of power and anger dread;  
And all adore thy goodness great,  
Where e'er the Sun does rise or set.   

verse 9 9 Thy care prevents a threatening Dearth;  
Thou visitest the thirsty Earth;  
Showers to enrich her barren Womb  
From thy full Springs above do come.   

Thy Bounty does that food provide,  
By which our needs are all supplied.  
verse 10 10 The hardened ridges of the Field,  
Watered with showers, are soft and yield.   

Its Furrows settled and depressed,  
Its Spring by after Rains is blest.  
verse 11 11 The fruitful year thy blessings Crown,  
And plenty from the Clouds drop down,   

verse 12 12 The Wilderness refreshed with rain,  
Tho' parched before, now Springs again:  
The little Hills new Garments wear,  
And in their youthful green appear.   

verse 13 13 Flocks are the Clothing of the plain,  
The Vales are covered o'er with grain.  
All nature seems to shout and sing,  
To welcome in the hopeful Spring.     

Psalm LXVI.  

verse 1 1 LET all the Earth with joy resound,  
To God their voices raise;  
verse 2 2 Extol him in their Songs, and make  
Him glorious by their praise.  
verse 3 3 Proclaim his mighty works, in which  
Such terror does appear;  
As makes his Foes to crouch, and feign  
Obedience through their fear.   

verse 4 4 Even all the Earth shall worship thee,  
And sing unto thy name:  
verse 5 5 To see the wonders thou hast wrought,  
To raise and spread thy Fame.  
verse 6 6 He turned the Sea into dry Land;  
The swelling Flood made way  
For Israel to pass; who there  
His glories did display.   

verse 7 7 He views the Nations, and his Rule  
Does o'er the World extend;  
Then let not men rebel; for pride  
Will in their ruin end.  
verse 8 8 Let all the people bless the Lord,  
And loudly sing thy praise,  
verse 9 9 Thou great Preserver of our Lives,  
And Guide of all our ways.   

Part. II.  

verse 13 13 I'll go into thine House, O Lord,  
And thankful offerings lay  
verse 14 14 Before thy Altar; and the vows  
I made in trouble, pay.  
verse 15 15 To honour him from whom all good  
Does come, I'll spare no cost;  
I'll offer what he does require,  
And what will please him most.   

verse 16 16 You that are pious, come and hear  
What God for me has done;  
His mercies showed to me, will be  
For your instruction.  
verse 17 17 When I with grief oppressed, to him  
My fervent cries did raise;  
He heard me graciously, and turned  
My sighing into praise.   

verse 18 18 God will not favour me, if I  
Iniquity regard:  
verse 19 19 But he inclined his Ear to me  
And my Petitions heard.  
verse 20 20 O let the glorious Name of God  
Be ever magnified;  
Who neither did reject my Prayer,  
Nor his own Grace denied.     

Psalm LXVII.  

verse 1 1 Show mercy to us, Lord,  
Bless us with gifts divine;  
O let the Glories of thy face,  
On us thy Servants shine.  
verse 2 2 May thy hid ways be known,  
Thy fear on Earth abound;  
And thy Salvation over all  
The Heathen World resound.   

verse 3 3 Let all in Psalms of praise  
Their grateful thoughts express;  
Let all the people round the World  
Thy mighty Name confess.  
verse 4 4 The Nations now may sing  
Their joys, since God does reign;  
He rules with wisdom, this great Judge  
Will righteousness maintain.   

verse 5 5 Let all in Psalms of praise  
Their grateful thoughts express;  
Let all the people round the World  
Thy mighty Name confess.  
verse 6 6 Then shall th' enriched Earth  
With Plenty overflow:  
And God on all his other gifts,  
His blessing will bestow.   

verse 7 His blessings showered on us,  
Our happy days shall crown;  
His power and greatness all the World  
With humble fear shall own.    

Psalm LXVIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LET the Great God arise, and then  
His scattered Foes will flee for fear;  
verse 2 2 Vanish like Smoke, and melt like Wax  
Before the Fire, when he draws near.   

verse 3 3 But let the Just rejoice, and praise  
verse 4 4 His name, to whom all power belongs;  
He rides on High above the Clouds,  
Let him be raised too in your Songs.   

verse 5 5 He pities Orphans, Widows wrongs  
verse 6 6 He rights, brings chained Prisoners out;  
He for the desolate provides,  
But plague's the Rebel's land with drought.   

verse 7 7 Lord, when thou brought'st thy people forth  
From Egypt, with a mighty hand;  
And leddest them through the Wilderness,  
To bring them to the promised land;   

verse 8 8 The heavens before thy Lightnings dropped,  
The Earth did with thy Thunder quake;  
Mount Sinai, when the Lord came down,  
Did from its firm foundation shake.   

verse 17 17 Thousands of Angels (heavens great Host)  
Like Guards took up their Station there;  
Gods special presence was declared,  
When these Attendants did appear.   

Part. II.  

verse 18 18 Our God, like a great Conqueror,  
Ascended is above the Skies;  
And after him in triumph draws,  
As spoils, his Captived Enemies.   

He scattered his various gifts  
Around, to make his Bounty known;  
Even Rebels had a share, 'mongst whom  
He dwells, and they his kindness own.   

verse 19 19 God heaps his daily benefits  
On us, and he shall have our Songs;  
verse 20 20 He is our Saviour, to whom  
The Power of Life and Death belongs.   

verse 21 21 In his just vengeance he shall wound  
The heads of all that him resist;  
On whom no methods of his Love  
Prevail, but still in sin persist.   

verse 32 32 Praise him ye Kingdoms of the Earth:  
verse 33 33 Who governs all the Heavenly Spheres;  
From thence he Thunders with his voice,  
Which every Creature dreads that hears.   

verse 34 34 Give him the Glory of his Power,  
Illustriously to Israel shown;  
Its wonders in the heavens appear,  
And thence by all the World is known.   

verse 35 35 They that behold his Majesty  
In holy places, are amazed;  
'Tis God that giveth strength and power  
Unto his Saints. His Name be praised.     

Psalm LXX.  
[As the 25. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 BEhold my Troubles, Lord,  
How they with haste advance;  
O do not stay, but come as fast  
To my deliverance.  
verse 2 2 Let those that seek my life,  
Their own confusion meet:  
When they attempt my hurt, with shame  
Be forced to retreat.   

verse 3 3 Let such as make my griefs  
Their sport, unpitied be;  
Those that deride my trust in God,  
Reward with infamy.  
verse 4 4 But all true worshippers  
That seek their God to please,  
Thy favour towards them express,  
And make their joys t' increase.   

Let those that hope in thee,  
And thy Salvation love,  
Ever occasion have to say,  
Praised be God above.  
verse 5 5 Look on my state oppressed  
With misery and grief;  
Thou art my Saviour and my help;  
Lord send me quick relief.    

Psalm LXXI.  
[As the 25. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 MY Soul on God relies,  
Let none disgrace my trust;  
verse 2 2 Lord hear and save me when I call,  
As thou art good and just.  
verse 3 3 Be thou my sure defence,  
Whereto I may resort;  
Make good thy gracious promise, Lord,  
Be thou my Rock and Fort.   

verse 4 4 Save me from cruel men,  
And those that are unjust;  
Thou, Lord, alone hast been my hope,  
And from my youth, my Trust.  
verse 6 6 Thou took'st me from the Womb,  
When my first breath I drew;  
Thou hast sustained me ever since,  
All praise to thee is due.   

verse 7 7 Many with wonder gaze  
On me, as one forlorn;  
verse 8 8 But by my praises and thine aid,  
I shall confute their scorn.  
verse 9 9 Lord when my strength decays,  
And when my years decline,  
Do not forsake or cast me off,  
But own me still for thine.   

verse 14 14 In thee I'll place my hopes,  
Thee with more praises crown;  
verse 15 15 Thy Truth and Mercies I'll proclaim,  
Whose measures are unknown.   

Part. II.  

verse 16 16 To no supports I'll fly,  
But to the strength divine:  
No other goodness shall be named,  
Or faithfulness, but thine.  
verse 17 17 These from my youth I've learned;  
And hitherto declared  
Thy wondrous works. Forsake me not  
verse 18 18 Now when I am grey-haired.   

Till I have further shown  
Thy power, and taught thy fear,  
Both to the present age, and those  
That after shall appear.  
verse 19 19 Thy goodness, Lord, is great,  
Thy works illustrious are;  
All thy perfections have no bounds,  
None can with thee compare.   

verse 20 20 Thou shalt again revive  
My Soul, with grief depressed;  
verse 21 21 Thou, Lord, wilt raise my low estate,  
Comfort and give me rest.  
verse 22 22 Then to proclaim thy Truth,  
I'll all my Powers raise;  
And to improve my Songs, will add  
Sweet instruments of praise.   

verse 23 23 My cheerful tongue and lips,  
Shall loudly bear a part  
In praising thee, when set on work  
By a most thankful heart.  
verse 24 24 This shall be my great work,  
To celebrate thy fame;  
Who hast redeemed me, and brought  
Mine Enemies to shame.     

Psalm LXXIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 CErtain it is, that God is kind  
To those that are sincerely good;  
verse 2 2 But yet my Faith was at a loss,  
My feet did stagger where I stood.   

verse 3 3 I saw the wickeds prosperous state,  
My envy at those Fools did rise;  
verse 4 4 That, when a healthful Age was past,  
A quiet Death should close their Eyes.   

verse 5 5 Exempt from Plagues and miseries  
That others seek t' escape in vain;  
verse 6 6 They're covered o'er with violence,  
And Pride surrounds them like a Chain.   

verse 7 7 Pampered with ease and luxury,  
Their Body thrives, looks fat and fair;  
Their wealth rolls in with a full tide,  
Beyond their hopes, without their care.   

verse 8 8 Such is their Pride, that they profess  
Oppressive courses without shame;  
verse 9 9 Dare Heaven itself with blasphemies,  
And freely blast the good man's name.   

verse 10 10 This gives disturbance to his mind,  
And passion makes his tears to flow;  
verse 11 11 Doubts rise within him, whether God  
Discerns or minds things done below.   

verse 12 12 Th' ungodly are the prosperous men,  
Thrive in the World and riches gain;  
verse 13 13 I've washed my hands in innocence,  
And cleansed my heart, says he, in vain.   

verse 14 14 For every morn renews my Plagues,  
And I whole days in sorrow spend.  
verse 15 15 But stay; thus speaking, I against  
The Faith of all good men offend.   


Part. II.  
verse 16 16 I oft considered with myself  
Th' unequal ways of Providence;  
I found them hard to be resolved,  
And doubts long kept me in suspense.   

verse 17 17 At last I enquired at God's House,  
And there did my mistakes amend;  
Before I only viewed their way,  
But now I understood their end.   

verse 18 18 I saw the slippery precipice  
On which their tottering feet were placed;  
verse 19 19 And with what Terrors they were seized,  
When down to sudden ruin cast.   

verse 20 20 Their happiness was like a Dream,  
Or shade that quickly vanishes;  
verse 21 21 Lord! what a stupid Beast was I,  
verse 22 22 To vex myself at their success.   

verse 23 23 For all this while I was thy care;  
By thee sustained, tho' suffering;  
verse 24 24 Thy Counsels here shall guide me still,  
And afterward to Glory bring.   

verse 25 25 Lord, there is none in Heaven or Earth,  
On whom I can rely, like thee;  
verse 26 26 For when my heart and hopes here fail,  
My stay and Portion thou wilt be.   

verse 27 27 But those that are from God estranged,  
Or unto hateful Idols bow,  
Shall surely their own ruin meet,  
And a deserved overthrow.   

verse 28 28 God is my chiefesl Good; 'tis best  
To keep me to my God most nigh;  
Then I his Mercy and his Truth  
Shall praise, when I on him rely.     

Psalm LXXXII.  
[As the 113. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 YE Rulers of the World, that bear  
God's Name, and represent him here,  
Know that this Judge among you sits.  
verse 2 2 If you enact unrighteous Laws,  
Or countenance a wicked cause,  
Your guiltiness no Plea admits.   

verse 3 3 You act like God, when you defend  
The poor, and your assistance lend  
To helpless men that Justice crave.  
verse 4 4 Absolve the Innocent with speed,  
Obnoxious only by their need,  
And from th' Oppressor's Power save.   

verse 5 5 They cry too oft to you in vain,  
Who'll know no other right but gain,  
Whose Eyes are blind by Bribes you take.  
Thus Justice cannot find its course,  
But Laws neglected lose their force,  
And all the Lands Foundations shake.   

verse 6 6 I said ye are Gods, but you shall die,  
And fall, tho' Sons of the Most High,  
verse 7 7 As other Men and Kings have done.  
verse 8 8 Arise, great Judge of all, and reign,  
Fallen Justice then will rise again,  
When God doth sit upon his Throne.    

Psalm LXXXIV.  

verse 1 1 HOW beauteous is the place where thou  
Thy presence, Lord, dost grant!  
verse 2 2 Oh how I long t' approach thy Courts,  
Impatient of restraint!  
verse 3 3 The little Birds the Liberties  
Enjoy, which I'm denied;  
Near to thine Altars they prepare  
Their Nests, and there reside.   

verse 4 4 Oh happy men! that may frequent  
Thine House, to praise thee still;  
verse 5 5 Whose trust is in thine aid, whose heart  
Devout affections fill.   

verse 8 8 Great God of Hosts, attend when I  
My Prayer to thee address;  
verse 9 9 Look graciously on mine Estate,  
And thine Anointed bless.   

verse 10 10 A thousand joyous days elsewhere,  
Yield me not such content,  
As one days freedom at thy House,  
And in thy service spent.  
There let me have the meanest place,  
And at the Threshold lie;  
Rather than all the wickeds state  
Without this liberty.   

verse 11 11 God is a glorious Sun, from whom  
We Light and Life derive;  
A Shield for our defence, and he  
Will Grace and Glory give.  
No good will he withhold, from him  
That's upright in his way.  
verse 12 12 Oh happy man! that makes the Lord  
His only trust and stay.    

Psalm LXXXV.  
[As the 113. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THY Mercy, Lord, has changed our doom,  
verse 2 2 Thy Captives to their Land are come,  
And all their sins are done away.  
verse 3 3 Thine Anger which was fierce before,  
Is now removed and flames no more;  
verse 4 4 O let it ever cease, we pray.   

verse 5 5 When wilt thou, Lord, from wrath refrain?  
verse 6 6 Raise and revive our joys again?  
verse 7 7 Thy saving mercies, Lord, restore.  
verse 8 8 I'll listen to the voice of Peace,  
Which God will to his Saints express,  
If they return to sin no more.   

verse 9 9 Surely thy saving help is near  
To such as thee sincerely fear,  
And glory to our Land will bring.  
verse 10 10 Mercy and Truth together meet,  
Justice and Peace each other greet,  
verse 11 11 And truth out of the Earth shall spring.   

From Heaven shall righteousness look down;  
verse 12 12 God with his Blessings will us Crown,  
Our Land with Plenty shall o'erflow.  
When Righteousness prepares his way,  
Justice with us shall longer stay,  
And Mercy tread where this does go.    

Psalm LXXXVI.  

verse 1 1 LOrd, bow thine Ear to my requests,  
Tho' poor and in the dust;  
verse 2 2 O save my righteous Soul, for Lord  
In thee alone I trust.  
verse 3 3 Be merciful to me, O God,  
And hear my mournful voice,  
verse 4 4 Daily my Soul to thee ascends,  
Oh make it to rejoice.   

verse 5 5 Thou, Lord, art gracious and good,  
To pardon sins inclined;  
And all that humbly thee implore,  
Shall plenteous mercy find.  
verse 6 6 To thee I call in my distress,  
In hope thou wilt attend;  
verse 7 7 On thee with patience wait, till thou  
A gracious answer send.   

verse 8 8 Tho' Heathens boast of other Gods,  
And talk of Powers Divine:  
There's none that can compare with thee,  
Nor any works like thine.  
verse 9 9 All the deceived Lands at length  
Their Maker shall adore;  
Shall glorify thy Name, O Lord,  
And celebrate thy Power.   

verse 10 10 When they behold how great thou art,  
What wonders thou hast done;  
Their Idols they'll disown; and say,  
That thou art God alone.   

Part. II.  

verse 11 11 Lord, guide my steps, that from the way  
Of truth I ne'er may err;  
My lose affections so unite,  
That I thy name may fear.  
verse 12 12 With all my Soul I'll praise the Lord,  
His glories ever tell;  
verse 13 13 By whose great goodness I have been  
Freed from the lowest Hell.   

verse 15 15 Thou, Lord, art pitiful and kind,  
To punish Sinners slow;  
Goodness and faithfulness from thee  
Abundantly do flow.  
verse 16 16 Thy merciful regard I need,  
And strength from thee I crave;  
From all designed mischiefs, Lord,  
Thy humble servant save.   

verse 17 17 Some signal mark of favour show,  
Which all my Foes may see,  
And at their malice blush; when thou  
Dost help and comfort me.     

Psalm LXXXIX.  

verse 1 1 THY Mercies, Lord, I'll ever sing,  
Thy truth to all proclaim;  
verse 5 5 The Heavenly Angels sacred Choir  
Shall celebrate the same.  
verse 6 6 These never with the Lord compare,  
Nor his Commands contest;  
verse 7 7 But give attendance at his Throne,  
With awful fear possessed.   

verse 8 8 Great God there's none that's armed with power,  
Or girt with Truth like thee;  
verse 9 9 Thou, when the Waves arise, dost rule  
And still the raging Sea.  
verse 10 10 Thy arm alone broke Egypt's power;  
And Israel did adore,  
When they beheld the drowned Host  
Lie scattered on the shore.   

verse 11 11 The World, with all therein, is thine,  
Made by thy powerful voice;  
verse 12 12 With all the Quarters of the Earth,  
Which in thy care rejoice.  
verse 13 13 Thy great and uncontrolled Power  
Can no resistance fear;  
verse 14 14 Yet Mercy, Righteousness, and Truth,  
In all thy Rule appear.   

verse 15 15 Blessed are the Men that understand  
The joyful sound of praise;  
They through thy favour shall enjoy  
Pleasant and happy days.  
verse 16 16 Th' expressions of thy wondrous Love  
Will fresh delights create;  
And thou, the Glory of their strength,  
Wilt raise their low Estate.    

Psalm XC.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd every Age and Race has seen  
Thou hast our help and refuge been.  
verse 2 2 ere that the Mountains had a Birth,  
Or ever thou hadst formed the Earth,   

Thou hadst a Being long before,  
And shalt abide when time's not more.  
verse 3 3 Thy first Decree 'gainst man was just,  
Bidding him Turn again to Dust.   

verse 4 4 A thousand years, if we could stay  
In life so long, is but a day  
Compared with thee; and in thy sight,  
Like the short Watches of the Night.   

verse 5 5 Death like an overflowing stream  
Sweeps us away; our Life's a Dream.  
verse 6 6 Like Flowers i'th' Morning fresh and fair,  
Cut down ere Night, and withered are.   

verse 7 7 Thine Anger and our Wickedness,  
verse 8 8 Makes the short Term of Nature less;  
verse 9 9 And thus our years to ' an end are brought,  
As swiftly as a breath or thought.   

verse 10 10 Our Age to Seventy years is set;  
If to another Stage we get,  
And unto Fourscore years' arrive,  
We rather sigh and groan, then live.   

Part. II.  

verse 11 11 Lord, who enough considered hath  
The Power and Terror of thy wrath?  
Wrath that is equal to our dread,  
And strikes so often Sinners dead.   

verse 12 12 Oh that the sense of our last end,  
And Sorrows that this Life attend,  
May more excite our fear of thee,  
And a wise care of Piety.   

verse 13 13 When, Lord, shall thy displeasure cease?  
When wilt thou give our troubles ease?  
Now we are humble and repent,  
Show pity to us and relent.   

verse 14 14 Oh let that mercy come at lasl,  
We long impatiently to taste:  
verse 15 15 And in proportion to our tears,  
Let Gladness crown our future years.   

verse 16 16 Since Acts of Grace thy Glory are,  
And please thee most; do thou appear  
In those to us and to our Race:  
verse 17 17 Show us the Beauties of thy Face.   

Afford thy Light to guide our way,  
That we may never go astray:  
All our good undertake bless,  
And prosper with desired success.     

Psalm XCI.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 HE that has God for his retreat,  
Has gained a safe and quiet seat.  
For God's o're-spreading Providence  
Will like a shade be his Defence.   

verse 2 2 To him as to my Fort, I'll fly;  
On him, my powerful God, rely.  
verse 3 3 When noisome Plagues infect the air,  
he'll save thee from the secret snare.   

verse 4 4 His care, like Wings, shall safety yield,  
His faithful promise be thy shield:  
verse 5 5 So that no dangers of the Night  
Shall seize thee with a sudden fright.   

verse 6 6 Plagues that like poisoned Arrows kill,  
And all around with slaughter fill,  
Walking unseen both Night and Day,  
Shall miss their aim, or balk their way.   

verse 7 7 Thousands shall fall on every hand,  
And thou the while unhurt shalt stand:  
verse 8 8 And only with thine Eyes shalt see  
What shall the wickeds portion be.   

Part. II.  

verse 9 9 Since thou hast made the Lord most High  
Thy Refuge and Security;  
verse 10 10 No evil shall thy joys molest,  
Nor Plague thy dwelling shall infest.   

verse 11 11 Blessed Angels charged to guard thy way,  
To thee shall kind attendance pay.  
verse 12 12 These in their hands shall thee support,  
Lest thou shouldst stumble to thy hurt.   

verse 13 13 The Lion thou mayst safely meet,  
Tread th' Asp and Dragon under feet.  
verse 14 14 Since he has set his Love on me,  
From dangers I will set him free.   

Becaufe he knows and fears my Name,  
I'll honour him and raise his Fame.  
verse 15 15 When he invokes me in his need,  
I'll hear and answer him with speed.   

When he's in Trouble I'll stand by,  
To save, and set him up on High.  
verse 16 16 Give him long Life; and when that's done,  
Will show him my Salvation.     

Psalm XCII.  

verse 1 1 O What a pleasant work it is,  
To praise the Lord above;  
verse 2 2 Morning and Evening to proclaim  
His faithfulness and Love;  
verse 3 3 Sweet Notes of Instruments to join  
With an Harmonious voice!  
verse 4 4 Thy gracious deal with me, Lord,  
Have made me to rejoice.   

verse 5 5 Great are thy works, and thy designs  
Contain the deepest sense;  
verse 6 6 Tho' wicked Men and Fools mistake  
Thy ways of Providence.  
verse 7 7 They spring and flourish like the Grass,  
With good success o'erjoyed:  
And only grow to be mown down,  
And utterly destroyed.   

verse 12 12 But righteous men like fruitful Palms,  
Or stately Cedars grow:  
For planted in thy Courts, they're fed  
With Springs that ever flow.  
verse 14 14 There they are fair and ever thrive,  
And still more fruit shall bring:  
Age that makes other things decay,  
Makes them more flourishing.   

verse 15 15 Thus God appears to all the World  
To be both good and just;  
No falseness can be charged on him  
That is my Rock and trust.    

Psalm XCIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THE Lord does reign, and like a King  
Puts on his Robes of Glorious Light;  
Tremble thou Earth, when he appears  
Clothed and girt about with might.   

Under his Rule th' unquiet World  
Will gain stability and peace;  
verse 2 2 Of old his Empire did begin,  
And, like himself, can never cease.   

verse 3 3 In vain the World's rebellious powers  
In Tumults and Commotions use;  
Like troubled Waters of the Sea,  
That bid Defiance to the Skies.   

verse 4 4 Resist not his unequal strength,  
That's far above your threatening noise;  
For even the Seas unruly Waves  
Do calmly listen to his voice.   

verse 5 5 Lord, as thy Power can never fail,  
So all thy promises are sure:  
'Tis thy Perfection to be true,  
And theirs that serve thee, to be pure.    

Psalm XCIII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 THE Lord does reign, and clothes himself  
With Robes of glorious Light:  
Tremble thou Earth, when he appears  
Girded about with might.  
Now the unquiet World will gain  
Stability and peace,  
verse 2 2 His Empire was of old, and like  
Himself can never cease.   

verse 3 3 In vain the World's rebellious powers  
Combined in Tumults rise;  
Like Waters of the Sea, that bid  
Defiance to the Skies.  
verse 4 4 Resist not his unequal strength,  
That's far above your noise;  
For even the Seas unruly Waves  
Are calmed at his voice.   

verse 5 5 Thy Power, Lord, can never fail,  
Thy Promises are sure;  
Thy Glory's to be true, and theirs  
That serve thee, to be pure.    

Psalm XCIV.  

verse 1 1 THou great Avenger of all wrongs,  
At length thy Justice show;  
verse 2 2 Arise, and render to the Proud  
Rewards that are their due.  
verse 3 3 How long shall evil men triumph,  
And boast their Villainies;  
verse 4 4 Speak scornfully of God himself,  
And providence despise?   

verse 5 5 Who, whilst the ruin of the poor  
verse 6 6 And innocent they plot,  
verse 7 7 Say that the Lord does not discern,  
Or else regards it not.  
verse 8 8 When will these brutish Sinners learn,  
These senseless Fools be wise?  
verse 9 9 Shall not he hear that made the Ears,  
And see that formed the Eyes?   

verse 10 10 He the rude Nations does instruct,  
And teaches Man his skill:  
Shall not he know then, and chastise  
Thy disobedient will?  
verse 11 11 O flatter not thyself, nor these  
Impieties maintain:  
God knows these very thoughts of thine,  
How false they are and vain.   

Part. II.  

verse 12 12 Lord, he's a happy man, whom thou  
By chastisements hast taught;  
And thereby to a sense of thee,  
And of his Duty brought.  
verse 13 13 God will in Mercy at the length  
From troubles set him free;  
Whilst vengeance ruins wicked men's  
Short-lived prosperity.   

verse 14 14 Tho' good men for a while chastised  
May under troubles groan;  
God will not utterly forsake,  
Nor cast away his own.  
verse 15 15 Neglected judgement shall return  
Again to act its part;  
And then felicity shall crown  
The men of upright heart.   

verse 16 16 T' oppose my wicked Foes, I called  
To other aids in vain;  
verse 17 17 Without thy succours, in the Grave  
I and my hopes had lain.  
verse 18 18 When I despaired to keep my feet,  
Thy mercy me upheld:  
Thy comforts eased my troubled thoughts,  
And swelling passions quelled.     

Psalm XCV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 COme let us all unite our joys,  
And to the Lord our voices raise;  
verse 2 2 Before his presence let us come  
With thankful hearts and Psalms of praise.   

verse 3 3 Our Lord is a great God and King,  
Of power supereminent  
Above all Gods; him Angels serve,  
And Princes only represent.   

verse 4 4 The secret places of the Earth,  
And strength of Hills are in his hand:  
verse 5 5 He made the Waters of the Sea,  
And for their bound prepared the Land.   

verse 6 6 To him that made us let us kneel,  
And humble Adorations give;  
verse 7 7 Who are the people of his care,  
The Sheep that on his pastures live.   

verse 8 8 To day let's hearken to his voice,  
And not such hardened Sinners prove,  
verse 9 9 As those that in the Wilderness  
Provoked and tempted God above.   

They proved his power, and saw his works,  
verse 10 10 And grieved his Patience forty year;  
Till, wearied with their murmur,  
That Race he could no longer bear.   

He did their stupid unbelief,  
And base Ingratitude detest;  
verse 11 11 And in his Indignation swore  
They should not come into his Rest.    

Psalm XCV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 COme let us with united joys  
To God our voices raise:  
verse 2 2 With thankful hearts before him come,  
And loudly sing his praise.   

verse 3 3 Our Lord is a great God and King,  
In power eminent  
Above all Gods: him Angels serve,  
And Princes represent.   

verse 4 4 The secrets of the Earth, and strength  
Of Hills are in his hand;  
verse 5 5 He made the Waters of the Sea,  
And for their bound, dry land.   

verse 6 6 To him that made us, let us kneel,  
And Adorations give;  
verse 7 7 Who are his people, and the Sheep  
That on his pastures live.   

verse 8 8 To day let's hear his voice, and not  
Such hardened Sinners prove,  
verse 9 9 As those that in the Wilderness  
Provoked God above.  
They proved his power, and saw his works,  
verse 10 10 And grieved him forty year;  
Till, wearied with that murmuring Race,  
He could no longer bear.   

He did their unbelief, and base  
Ingratitude detest;  
verse 11 11 And in his Anger swore, they should  
Not come into his rest.    

Psalm XCVI.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LEt all the Earth their voices raise,  
To sing the choicest Psalm of praise;  
verse 2 2 To sing and bless Gods sacred name,  
And all his saving works proclaim.   

verse 3 3 His Glory let the Heathen know,  
His wonders to the Nations show;  
verse 4 4 Let him be praised that is so high;  
More feared than any Deity:   

verse 5 5 For Heathen Gods but Creatures are;  
He made the heavens and every Star.  
verse 6 6 He in Majestic splendour dwells  
In Beauty and in strength excels.   

verse 7 7 Let every Tongue and every Tribe,  
Glory and Power to God ascribe:  
verse 8 8 The Glory give that is his due,  
Their Offerings in his Courts renew.   

verse 9 9 Fall down before him, and confess  
His Majesty and Holiness;  
Let all the Earth the Lord revere,  
And by their Duty show their fear.   

verse 10 10 Say to the World th' Almighty reigns,  
A Judge that equity maintains;  
he'll make their Wars and Tumults cease,  
And bless the Earth with quiet peace.   

verse 11 11 Let Heaven and Earth then tell their joys,  
The Ocean by its roaring noise;  
verse 12 12 Fields by the fairness of their Crops,  
Trees by the Fruits that Crown their Tops.   

verse 13 13 At his approach all Nature's glad,  
And only Sinners are afraid:  
All whom he judges shall confess  
His Equity and Righteousness.    

Psalm XCVII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LET th' Earth rejoice, since God does reign:  
verse 2 2 For tho' thick darkness does surround,  
And cloud his ways of Providence,  
Yet perfect justice is their ground.   

verse 3 3 When God prepares himself for wrath,  
verse 4 4 His Lightnings flame around the Skies;  
A dreadful Fire before him goes,  
To burn up all his Enemies.   

Th' amazed Earth sees this and quakes,  
verse 5 5 The Hills like melted Wax flow down:  
verse 6 6 The heavens his Justice do proclaim,  
And Men below his Glories own.   

verse 7 7 Confounded be those Worshippers,  
That to a graven Image bow,  
And boast of Idols; worship him,  
Angels above and Gods below.   

verse 8 8 Good men will hear the news with Joy,  
When Judgements on these Sinners fall;  
verse 9 9 Which tell the World their Gods are vain,  
And thou art high above them all.   

verse 10 10 All ye that Love and serve the Lord,  
Strictly preserve your innocence;  
Then let the wicked seek your fall,  
God will stand up for your defence.   

verse 11 11 Th' immortal Seeds of light and bliss,  
For truly pious men are sown:  
A joyful Harvest will at length  
Their labours and their sorrows Crown.   

verse 12 12 Then let your cheerful temper show,  
The God you serve is good and kind:  
Praise him for all his Mercies past,  
And wait with joy for those behind.    

Psalm XCVII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 GOD Reigns, let all the Earth rejoice:  
verse 2 2 Tho' darkness may surround  
And Cloud his ways of providence,  
Yet Justice is their ground.  
verse 3 3 Lightnings, when God prepares for wrath,  
Do flame around the Skies;  
verse 4 4 A Fire before him goes, to burn  
Up all his Enemies.   

The Earth sees this and quakes, the Hills  
verse 5 5 Like melted Wax flow down;  
verse 6 6 The heavens his Righteousness declare,  
And Men his Glories own.  
verse 7 7 Confounded be those Worshippers,  
That to an Image bow,  
And boast of Idols; worship him,  
Angels and Gods below.   

verse 8 8 Good men will joy, when punishments  
Shall on these Sinners fall;  
verse 9 9 Which show their Gods are vain, and thou  
Art high above them all.  
verse 10 10 All ye that love and fear the Lord,  
Preserve your innocence;  
Then let the wicked seek your fall,  
God will be your defence.   

Th' immortal Seeds of light and bliss  
For pious men are sown;  
A joyful Harvest will at length  
Their work and sorrows crown.  
Then let your cheerful temper show  
The God you serve is kind;  
Praise him for Mercies past, and wait  
With joy for those behind.    

Psalm XCVIII.  

verse 1 1 REnew your Songs to God, and tell  
What wonders he hath done;  
Let all proclaim the Victories  
His powerful Arm has won.  
verse 2 2 His Mercy which was kept before  
A secret, and enclosed;  
Now to the clear and open view  
Of Heathens is exposed.  
verse 3 3 His promised goodness and his Truth  
Was first to Israel shown;  
But now the ends of th' Earth have seen  
His great Salvation.  
verse 4 4 Let all the Earth this welcome News  
verse 5 5 Applaud, with loudest noise;  
verse 6 6 Join Music to their Hymns of praise,  
To testify their joys.   

verse 7 7 Let swelling Seas roar, and excite  
The joys of Neighbouring lands;  
verse 8 8 Let Echoing Hills the noise repeat,  
And Rivers clap their hands.  
verse 9 9 Whole Nature well may feel a change  
When God's approach is nigh:  
Who comes to judge and rule the World  
With Truth and Equity.    

Psalm C.  

verse 1 1 LET all the Nations of the Earth,  
To God their cheerful voices raise;  
verse 2 2 With Gladness worship him, and come  
Before his Face with Songs of praise.   

verse 3 3 Know that our Lord is God alone  
Who did to all their Being's give;  
We are the people of his Care,  
The Sheep that on his pastures live.   

verse 4 4 Enter his Gates with thankful hearts,  
His praises in his Courts proclaim;  
And let his powerful love excite  
Each Soul to bless his Sacred Name.   

verse 5 5 For God is infinitely good,  
His mercy is for ever sure;  
His Truth from Generation  
To Generation shall endure.    

Psalm CII.  

verse 1 1 LOrd hear the Prayers and mournful cries  
Of mine afflicted State;  
verse 2 2 And with thy Comforts cheer my Soul,  
Before it be too late.  
verse 11 11 My days, like the declining shades,  
Make haste and fly away;  
As Flowers before the scorthing Sun,  
They whither and decay.   

verse 24 24 Lord, take me not away before  
My better days be past;  
Thine undeclining years beyond  
All Generations last.  
verse 25 25 Th' unknown foundations of the Earth  
Of old by thee were laid;  
The Fair and Beauteous Heavens show  
The work thy hands have made.   

verse 26 26 These all shall perish, and wax old  
Like Garments throws aside;  
But when they change, thy years ne'er fail,  
verse 27 27 Thou dost the same abide.  
verse 28 28 Thy Kindness to the good is firm,  
Thy Word to them is sure;  
Tho' strange Events may change the World,  
Their Race shall still endure.    

Psalm CIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 BLess thou the Lord, my Soul; his name  
Let all the powers within me bless;  
verse 2 2 O let not his past favours lie  
Forgotten in unthankfulness.   

verse 3 3 It's he that pardons all thy sins,  
He that in sickness makes thee found:  
verse 4 4 It's he redeemed from the Grave  
Thy Life, with Love and Mercy Crowned.   

verse 5 5 It's he that fills thy mouth with good,  
And all thy just desires supplies:  
Who, like the Eagles, makes thine Age  
To a renewed youth arise.   

verse 6 6 From his strict justice sure relief  
Oppressed Innocence shall find:  
verse 7 7 Moses and Israel knew his ways,  
And th' inclinations of his mind.   

verse 8 8 Abundant Mercies flow from God,  
Love is his Nature and Delight;  
verse 9 9 Slow is his wrath, and tho' he chides,  
Intends not to destroy us quite.   

His Anger in its rise and stay,  
From Rules of Justice never swerves;  
verse 10 10 And when he punishes our faults,  
The measure's less than sin deserves.   

verse 11 11 As Heaven is far above the Earth,  
So his Rewards exceed our Love;  
verse 12 12 Farther than East is from the West,  
His pardon does our sins remove.   

Part. II.  

verse 13 13 A father's pity to his Child,  
Resembles God's, tho' shorter far;  
verse 14 14 For he considers our weak Frame,  
That only quickened Dust we are.   

verse 15 15 Man's days are like the Grass, or Flower  
That in the Field its beauty shows;  
verse 16 16 But fades with every blasting wind,  
And then its former place none knows.   

verse 17 17 But God's Eternal Truth and Love,  
Is to good men and to their race:  
verse 18 18 Those that his Laws and Covenant keep,  
His favour ever will embrace.   

verse 19 19 This they may well expect from him  
Whose Throne is placed in Heaven above;  
Whose mighty Power and Sovereign Rule,  
Extends o'er all that Live and Move.   

verse 20 20 Bless God ye Angels, who in strength  
And ready services transcend;  
verse 21 21 Bless him ye Hosts and Ministers,  
Who all, to do his will, attend.   

verse 22 22 All ye his works, that subject are  
In every place to his control;  
Bless ye your Maker; and with them  
Join in his praises, O my Soul.     

Psalm CIII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 MY Soul bless thou the Lord, his Name  
All Powers within me bless;  
verse 2 2 O never let his favours be  
Lost in unthankfulness.  
verse 3 3 It's he forgives thy sins, and does  
Thy sicknesses remove;  
verse 4 4 It's he redeems thee from the Grave,  
And Crowns thy Life with Love.   

verse 5 5 It's he that fills thy mouth with good,  
Thy just desires supplies;  
Who, like the Eagles, makes thine Age  
To a new youth arise.  
verse 6 6 From his strict justice sure relief,  
Wronged Innocence shall find:  
verse 7 7 Moses, his ways; and Israel knew  
Th' Intentions of his mind.   

verse 8 8 The Lord is kind; and Goodness is  
His Nature and Delight;  
verse 9 9 Slow is his wrath, and tho' he chides,  
Would not destroy us quite.  
His anger in its rise and stay  
From Justice never swerves:  
verse 10 10 And when he punishes our faults,  
It's less than sin deserves.   

verse 11 11 As Heaven does far exceed the Earth,  
So his Rewards our Love:  
verse 12 12 Farther than East is from the West,  
He does our sins remove.   

Part. II.  

verse 13 13 A Father's pity to his Child  
Than God's is lesser far;  
verse 14 14 For he considers our weak Frame,  
And knows that Dust we are.  
verse 15 15 Man's days are like the Grass, or Flower  
Fresh when it's newly blown,  
verse 16 16 But fades with every blasting wind,  
Whose place no more is known.   

verse 17 17 But God is true, and ever kind  
To good men and their Race:  
verse 18 18 Those that his Laws and Covenant keep  
His favour will embrace.  
verse 19 19 This they may surely hope from him  
Whose Throne's in Heaven above:  
Whose Sovereign Empire does extend  
O'er all that live and move.   

verse 20 20 Bless God ye Angels, who in strength  
And services transcend;  
verse 21 21 Bless him ye Hosts and Ministers,  
Who all his will attend.  
verse 22 22 All ye his works in every place,  
Subject to his control,  
Bless ye your Maker; and with them  
Join in his praise, my Soul.     

Psalm CIV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 MY Soul for ever bless the Lord;  
To this his Greatness does invite;  
Honour and Majesty's his Robe  
verse 2 2 His beauteous vesture splendid light.   

He as a Tent the heavens extends,  
verse 3 3 Whose Rooms on liquid Waters stay;  
Clouds are his Chariot, and the Winds  
With their Wing'd Wheels meet out his way.   

verse 4 4 Angels as swift as air, as bright  
As flames, with quick obedience move;  
To publish and effect below,  
His pleasure, given in charge above.   

verse 5 5 The Earth's foundations are unknown,  
No Pillars raised its weight to bear;  
And yet no power can make it move,  
Tho' it hangs lose in fluid air.   

verse 6 6 The Earth's first covering was the Deep,  
Whose Waves the Highest Hills surpassed;  
verse 7 7 Till at thy check and thunder's voice,  
They shrank and fled away in haste.   

verse 8 8 The Mountains by hid ways they climb,  
Thence to the lower Vales descend;  
Till in the Sea, whence first they came,  
At last their winding courses end.   

verse 9 9 In vain the Ocean's swelling Pride,  
Threatens again the Earth to cover;  
It's fixed bounds no rising Tides,  
Without new leave, can e'er pass over.   

Part. II.  

verse 10 10 He from the Hills, through secret veins,  
Causes the Crystal Springs to burst;  
verse 11 11 They glide through Valleys, where the Beasts,  
And the wild Asses quench their thirst.   

verse 12 12 There Birds are taught with curious Art  
Their Nests in shady Boughs to raise;  
And by their cheerful Notes reprove  
Our Silence in our Maker's praise.   

verse 13 13 Nor can the higher grounds, which gape  
For thirst, complain that they're forgot:  
Clouds big with showers on them distil,  
And water every barren plot.   

verse 14 14 By his Command th' enriched Earth  
Food for all Creatures does produce;  
The Grass springs up to serve the Beasts,  
And Herbs for Man's peculiar use.   

verse 15 15 Rich Wine that cheers man's heart, and Oil  
That makes his Countenance look bright;  
Bread the support of Life; all made  
To serve our needs, or our delight.   

verse 16 16 Trees that on barren Hills are placed,  
Need not be watered by our care;  
Where Lebanon does highest rise,  
Cedars are ever fresh and fair.   

verse 17 17 There Birds obtain secure retreat;  
Storks for their dwelling choose the Pine;  
verse 18 18 Wild Goats find refuge in the Hills,  
Coneys in Rocks they undermine.    

Part. III.  

verse 19 19 The Moon whose varied Face we see,  
Measures the Seasons of the Year;  
And having run his daily course,  
The Sun knows when to set, and where.   

verse 20 20 Darkness, as well as day, thou makest;  
'Tis Night that brings wild Beasts abroad;  
verse 21 21 Fierce Lions roaring for their prey,  
By hunger taught, leek meat from God.   

verse 22 22 At the Suns rise, those scattered Beasts  
Crowd to their Dens with hasty flight;  
verse 23 23 Men share the Day, whose work gins,  
And ends together with the Light.   

verse 24 24 Great God how various are thy works,  
Created all with wondrous skill.  
Thy Blessings, Lord, every the Earth,  
verse 25 25 And the Seas spacious bosom fill.   

Whose yielding Waves the Ships divide;  
There Fishes move of different size;  
verse 26 26 And there the great Leviathan  
Does play, and Man's attempts despise.   

verse 27 27 These all wait humbly to receive  
Thine Alms of seasonable food:  
verse 28 28 And what thine opened hand bestows,  
They gather, and are filled with good.    

Part. IU.  

verse 29 29 If God but in displeasure frown,  
The whole Creation needs must mourn;  
If he withholds his breath, or theirs,  
They die, and to their dust return.   

verse 30 30 His quickening spirit, when it breathes,  
All things with Life and Joy endues;  
His powerful word, that made the Earth  
At first, its Face again renews.   

verse 31 31 While this World's Frame and Order lasts,  
God's Glory never can beless;  
And what his wisdom made so good,  
His favour will delight to bless.   

verse 32 32 But let not sinful Man presume  
Gods dreadful Anger to provoke;  
Whose Look can cause the Earth to quake,  
His Touch make proudest Hills to smoke.   

verse 33 33 The Great employment of my Life  
Shall be to praise this mighty Lord;  
verse 34 34 To meditate his Love and Works,  
The sweetest pleasure will afford.   

verse 35 35 While Sinners from the Earth consume,  
No place or thought regard them more:  
Bless thou thy Maker, O my Soul,  
Let Heaven and Earth his Name adore.     

Psalm CIV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 BLess thou the Lord, my Soul, to this  
His greatness does invite,  
Honour and Majesty's his Robe,  
verse 2 2 His Vesture splendid Light.  
verse 3 3 He as a Tent the heavens extends,  
Whose Rooms on Waters stay;  
Clouds are his Chariot, and the Winds  
Winged Wheels meet out his way.   

verse 4 4 Angels as swift as air, as bright  
As flames, attend and move,  
His pleasure to effect below,  
That's given in charge above.  
verse 5 5 The Earth's foundations are unknown,  
Its weight no Pillars bear;  
Yet none can move it, tho' it hangs  
Lose in the yielding air.   

verse 6 6 The Earth's first covering was the Deep,  
Whose Waves the Hills surpassed:  
verse 7 7 Till at thy check and thunder's voice,  
They shrank and fled in haste.  
verse 8 8 The Mountains by hid ways they climb,  
Thence to the Vales descend;  
Till in the Sea, whence first they came,  
Their winding courses end.   

verse 9 9 In vain the Ocean's swelling pride,  
Threatens the Earth to cover;  
Its fixed bounds no swelling Tides  
Can, without leave, pass over.   

Part. II.  

verse 10 10 He from the Hills by secret veins  
Makes Crystal Springs to burst;  
verse 11 11 The watered Valleys give all Beasts  
Drink to allay their thirst.  
verse 12 12 There Birds are taught their artful Nests  
In shady boughs to raise;  
Whose cheerful notes our silence shame  
In our Creator's praise.   

verse 13 13 Nor can the higher grounds, which gape  
For thirst, say they're forgot;  
Clouds big with showers on them distil,  
And water every plot.  
verse 14 14 By his Command th' enriched Earth  
Does food for all produce;  
The Grass springs up to serve the Beasts,  
And Herbs for humane use.   

verse 15 15 Rich Wine that cheers Man's Heart, and Oil  
That makes his Face look bright;  
Bread the support of Life; all serve  
Our Needs, or our Delight.  
verse 16 16 The Trees on barren Hills will thrive,  
Unwatered by our care;  
Cedars i'th' heights of Lebanon,  
Are ever fresh and fair.   

verse 17 17 There Birds find sure retreat, the Stork  
Dwells in the lofty Pine;  
verse 18 18 Wild Goats in Hills, Coneys are safe  
In Rocks they undermine.    

Part. III.  

verse 19 19 The Moons oft-varied face does show  
The Seasons of the Year;  
After his daily course, the Sun  
Knows when to set, and where.  
verse 20 20 Darkness, as well as Light, thou makest,  
Night brings wild Beasts abroad;  
verse 21 21 The hungry Lions roar for prey,  
And seek their meat from God.   

verse 22 22 At the Sun's rising, to their Dens  
They crowd with hasty flight;  
verse 23 23 Men share the day, whose work's begun,  
And finished with the light.  
verse 24 24 Great God how various are thy works,  
All made with wondrous skill!  
Thy blessings, Lord, every the Earth,  
verse 25 25 And Seas large bosom fill.   

There go the Ships, and there do move  
Fishes of different size;  
verse 26 26 There great Leviathan does play,  
And Man's attempts despise.  
verse 27 27 These all wait to receive thine Alms  
Of seasonable food;  
verse 28 28 They gather what thine hand bestows,  
And all are filled with good.    

Part. IU.  

verse 29 29 If God but in displeasure frown,  
All Creatures needs must mourn;  
If he withholds their breath, they die,  
And to their Dust return.  
verse 30 30 His quickening spirit, when it breathes,  
All things with life endues;  
His powerful word that made the Earth,  
Its face again renews.   

verse 31 31 Whilst this World's Frame and Order lasts,  
God's Fame will ne'er be less;  
And what his Wisdom made so good,  
Will still delight to bless.  
verse 32 32 But let not sinful man presume,  
God's anger to provoke;  
Whose look can cause the Earth to quake,  
His Touch make Hills to smoke.   

verse 33 33 My lifes great business shall be this,  
To praise this Mighty Lord;  
verse 34 34 To meditate his Love and Works,  
The sweetest Joys afford.  
verse 35 35 While Sinners from the Earth consume,  
No place regards them more;  
Bless thou the Lord, my Soul, his name  
Let Heaven and Earth adore.     

Psalm CV.  

verse 1 1 O Let us all give thanks to God,  
And call upon his Name;  
His gracious and his mighty works,  
To all the World proclaim.  
verse 2 2 Let us in Songs and sacred Hymns  
Our great Creator bless;  
And what his powerful hand has wrought,  
Our joyful tongues express.   

verse 3 Give to the Lords most holy Name,  
The praise that is his due:  
And your unfeigned inward joys,  
By cheerful voices show.  
verse 4 4 Within his Sanctuary let  
Your Prayers to him be made;  
Your hopes upon his favour rest,  
And his Almighty aid.   

verse 5 5 O let the works that he hath done  
Your admiration move;  
Think on the judgements of his mouth,  
And wonders of his Love.  
verse 7 7 We glory that this mighty Lord  
Us for his people owns;  
Whose judgements make th' amazed Earth  
To tremble when he frowns.   

verse 8 8 His Covenant with his people made,  
He ever called to mind;  
And will his promises fulfil  
To Ages still behind.    

Psalm CVI  

verse 1 1 O Render thanks unto the Lord,  
For he alone is good;  
His mercies they continue sure,  
As they have ever stood.  
verse 2 2 But equal to thy Glories height  
None can their voices raise;  
Nor, as Gods mighty Acts deserve,  
Can show forth all his praise.   

verse 3 3 O happy they who thy just Laws  
Observe with due regard;  
And by well-doing to receive  
God's mercies are prepared.  
verse 4 4 To thee I humbly look, on me  
With favour, Lord, look down:  
And bless me with the saving grace  
Afforded to thine own.   

verse 5 That I the present happiness  
Of thine Elect may share;  
And may hereafter sing thy praise,  
In joys that endless are.    

Psalm CVII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LET all give thanks to God above,  
So full of kindness and of Love;  
Whose Mercy Ages past have known,  
And those that are to come shall crown.   

verse 2 2 O let it be by them confessed,  
Whom he redeemed when sore oppressed:  
verse 3 3 And made the scattered people come  
From all the Lands to their own home.   

verse 4 4 They passed through Deserts, where no way  
They found, nor City where to stay:  
verse 5 5 No food to ease their hunger's rage,  
Nor Water-Springs their thirst t' assuage.   

verse 6 6 In their distress to God they cried,  
Who proved their Saviour and their guide:  
verse 7 7 He the right path where they should go,  
And place where they should dwell, did snow.   

verse 8 8 Let all men praise God's goodness then,  
His wonders to the Sons of Men;  
verse 9 9 Whose bounty longing Souls supplies,  
Their craving hunger satisfies.   

Part. II.  

verse 10 10 Those that are in dark Prisons laid,  
So nigh to Death, they're in its shade;  
On whom the sorrows that they bear,  
Sat heavier than the Chains they wear:   

verse 11 11 These having proudly God withstood,  
Contemned his Counsels for their good;  
verse 12 12 He then resolved with pain and smart,  
To quell the stoutness of their heart.   

Before his strokes they could not stand,  
Nor none could raise them, but his hand.  
verse 13 13 Then to the Lord they're forced to fly,  
To importune his Clemency;   

Who did regard their low address,  
And saved them out of their distress;  
verse 14 14 He changed their gloomy state to light,  
And broke their bands in sunder quite.   

verse 15 15 Let all men praise his goodness then,  
His wonders to the Sons of Men.  
verse 16 16 His strength, that all things does surpass,  
Broke Bars of Ir'n, and Gates of brass.    

Part. III.  

verse 17 17 Fools to lewd courses wholly bend,  
Prepare for their own punishment.  
Sickness and loathsome maladies,  
From Luxury and Lust arise.   

verse 18 18 The Gluttons appetite o'erthrown,  
His tastful meats will not go down.  
Nature with heavy loads oppressed,  
Beckons to Death to be released.   

verse 19 19 Then do these frighted Sinners fly  
To God for help; whose earnest cry  
Moved a regard to their address,  
Heaven saved them out of this distress.   

verse 20 20 No need of Medicines for their cure,  
Their virtue's not so quick nor sure;  
Death's sentence only he repealed,  
He sent his word, and they were healed.   

verse 21 21 Let all men praise his goodness then,  
His wonders to the Sons of men;  
verse 22 22 And by their grateful Sacrifice,  
Declare his Works and their own joys.    

Part. IU.  

verse 23 23 They whom the Ships on th' Ocean bear,  
verse 24 24 Do see God's works and wonders there.  
verse 25 25 For at his word fierce Tempests rise,  
And lift its Waves unto the Skies.   

verse 26 26 One while they mount to Heaven aloft,  
They sink into the Depths as oft.  
verse 27 27 The Passengers strange terrors feel,  
Like Drunkards to and fro they reel.   

verse 28 28 Lost to all hope, to God they cry  
For help in their extremity;  
He lends an Ear to their address,  
And brings them out of this distress.   

verse 29 29 For at his beck the storms assuage,  
The furious Waves depose their rage.  
verse 30 30 They welcome now the calm, and see  
The Haven where they wished to be.   

verse 31 31 Let all men praise God's goodness then,  
His wonders to the Sons of men;  
verse 32 32 Nor only private off'erings bring,  
But in the Church his Glories sing.    

Part. V.  

verse 33 33 When God's provoked, his powerful hand  
Turns Rivers to a desert land;  
verse 34 34 Their fruitfulness to barren grounds,  
When wickedness therein abounds.   

verse 35 35 Dry grounds by Springs (to show his Love)  
To fruitful Pastures do improve.  
verse 36 36 Thither the poor for dwellings flow,  
Which after to a City grow.   

verse 37 37 They sow the Fields and Vineyards plant,  
Whose Fruits supply their growing want.  
verse 38 38 Their Race springs fast from fruitful stocks,  
Their wealth increases with their flocks,   

verse 39 39 By Heaven blest: but when they sin,  
They're punished and brought low again.  
verse 40 40 Even Princes are exposed to scorn,  
And wander in a state forlorn.   

verse 41 41 But he exalts the poor on high,  
And spreads their numerous Family.  
verse 42 42 The Just with Gladness this shall see,  
And wickedness shall silent be.   

verse 43 43 How few there are with care record  
These wondrous deal of the Lord?  
All wise observers still shall find,  
That God is infinitely kind.     

Psalm CX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THus spoke the Lord unto his Son,  
Sat thou advanced on my right hand,  
Till all thy conquered Foes shall crouch,  
And wait their doom from thy command.   

verse 2 2 From Zion shall thy word go forth,  
Which like a Sceptre thou shalt sway;  
To bring the stubborn under rule,  
And make them willingly obey.   

verse 3 3 Thy Conquests shall be great that day,  
The numerous Converts thou shalt view,  
Shall make an Army that exceeds  
The Crystal drops of Morning dew.   

verse 4 4 The Lord hath all his Truth engaged  
By Oath, which he can never break,  
To make thee an eternal Priest,  
Of th' Order of Melchizedeck,   

verse 5 5 And when he's raised to his Throne,  
Proud Monarches that oppose his Reign  
verse 6 6 Shall fall, and all the Wicked World  
That will not stoop to him, be slain   

verse 7 7 While he pursues this Work, he'll stoop  
To mean refreshments in the way;  
But with a glorious reward,  
God will his sufferings repay.    

Psalm CXI.  

verse 1 1 MY Souls best Powers I will engage,  
And with affection join  
In those Assemblies, where the Saints  
To praise the Lord combine.  
verse 2 2 They that contemplate thy great works,  
Will soon with pleasure see  
verse 3 3 Thy power how glorious it is,  
How great thy purity.   

verse 4 The wonders of thy Providence  
They'll often call to mind;  
With grateful hearts proclaim, that God  
Is gracious and kind.  
verse 5 5 How in the Wilderness he gave  
Food with a liberal hand;  
verse 6 6 And made his people to possess  
The Heathens pleasant land.   

verse 7 7 Faithful and just are all his works,  
His word is no less sure;  
verse 8 8 When once his promise is engaged,  
Performance is secure.  
verse 9 Israel, from slavery redeemed,  
His Holiness did know;  
Their Foes the Terror of thy Name  
Felt in their overthrow.  
verse 10 10 To fear the Lord true wisdom is,  
And he that strives to please  
His Maker, understands him best,  
Whose praise shall never cease.    

Psalm CXII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 Blessed is the Man that fears the Lord,  
Whose pleasure 'tis to do his will;  
verse 2 2 His Seed shall be renowned on Earth,  
His happy race shall flourish still.   

verse 3 3 His House with plenty shall be filled;  
And as his wealth and stores increase,  
His Bounty is enlarged; no fear  
Of future want does make it less.   

verse 4 4 When troubles fall unto his share,  
They'll in his greater comfort end;  
What kindness God on him bestows,  
The same to others he'll extend.   

verse 5 5 He lends assistance to the poor,  
Discreetly order all his way;  
verse 6 6 Nothing shall move this Righteous Man,  
Or make his Memory decay.   

verse 7 7 No news of threatening dangers can  
His confidence in God displace;  
verse 8 8 He with undaunted courage looks  
His Foes securely in the face.   

verse 9 9 God his diffusive Charity  
With suitable rewards will crown;  
Not only those above bestow,  
But honour here and great renown.   

verse 10 10 Mean while the wicked shall repine  
With indignation at his Bliss;  
And melt away with grief, to see  
This Man obtain, what they shall miss.    

Psalm CXII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 O Happy man that fears the Lord,  
And joys to do His will;  
verse 2 2 His Seed shall be renowned on Earth,  
His race shall flourish still.  
verse 3 3 His House with plenty shall be filled;  
And as his stores increase,  
His bounty is enlarged; no fear  
Of want does make it less.   

verse 4 4 When troubles fall unto his share,  
They'll in his comfort end;  
What kindness God on him bestows,  
To others he'll extend.  
verse 5 5 He lends assistance to the poor,  
Discreetly guides his way;  
verse 6 6 Nothing shall move this man, or make  
His Memory decay.   

verse 7 7 His Trust in God, no threatening News  
Of Danger can displace:  
verse 8 8 He with undaunted Courage looks  
His En'emies in the Face.  
verse 9 9 God his diffusive Charity  
With great Rewards will Crown;  
Both those above bestow, and here  
Honour and great Renown.   

verse 10 10 Mean while the wicked shall repine  
With envy at his Bliss;  
Consume with grief, to see this Man  
Obtain, what they shall miss.    

Psalm CXIII.  

verse 1 1 YE Servants of th' Eternal King,  
To God your cheerful praises sing,  
verse 2 2 Whose Name be blest for evermore.  
verse 3 3 His goodness over all is great,  
Where e'er the Sun does rise or set;  
Since all are blest, let all adore.  
verse 4 4 O'er all the Earth the Lord does reign,  
And heavens too narrow to contain  
His Glories that are infinite.  
verse 5 5 Let not poor borrowed greatness dare  
With his Perfections to compare,  
Who dwells in uncreated Light.  
verse 6 6 He condescends so far, to know  
Th' affairs of Mortals here below,  
As well as those in Heaven above.  
verse 7 7 To show how he o'er all things sways,  
He from the Dust the poor does raise,  
And from his vile estate remove:  
verse 8 8 From thence advances him on high  
To unexpected Dignity,  
And sets him in a Royal Throne.  
verse 9 9 When Age and Nature both despair,  
He makes the Barren Womb to bear:  
O therefore praise this God alone.    

Psalm CXV.  
[At the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 NOT unto us, Lord, not to us  
But to thy name the praise we own;  
To thy free goodness and thy Truth,  
The Springs whence all our Blessings flow.   

verse 2 2 Why should the Heathen ask in scorn,  
Where is the God whom you adore?  
verse 3 3 In Heaven he Reigns; but does on Earth  
What e'er his will ordained before.   

verse 4 4 Silver and Gold their Idols are,  
And all their worth derive from thence;  
With no Divinity inspired,  
Since they are void of Life or sense.   

verse 5 5 For tho' the Maker forms an Eye,  
verse 6 6 A Mouth, or any other part;  
verse 7 7 He cannot give them sight or breath,  
Nor lively motion by his Art.   

verse 8 8 Fond men! to think your Hands can make  
A God, to which our Knees should bow;  
You trust what cannot help itself;  
Statues have sense as much as you.   

Part. II.  

verse 9 9 All ye that know and fear the Lord,  
In him repose your Confidence;  
verse 10 10 With all that at his Altars wait,  
verse 11 11 He is their helper and defence.   

verse 12 12 God has been mindful of our good,  
And those that fear him still will bless;  
verse 13 13 His Mercies both to small and great,  
verse 14 14 And to their Race shall never cease.   

verse 15 15 O happy state thus to be blest  
By him that made both Earth and Heaven;  
verse 16 16 His Throne in Heaven is placed, the Earth  
In kindness he to Man has given.   

verse 17 17 The silent Grave cannot declare  
Thy wonders, nor proclaim thy praise;  
verse 18 18 we'll now begin that Blessed work,  
Which shall continue all our days.     

Psalm CXV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd not to us, but to thy name  
We give the praise we own;  
To thy free goodness and thy truth,  
Whence all our Blessings flow.  
verse 2 2 Why should the Heathen ask us, where's  
The God, whom you adore?  
verse 3 3 In Heaven he Reigns, but does on Earth  
What he ordained before.   

verse 4 4 Silver and Gold their Idols are,  
Their worth derive from thence;  
With no Divinity inspired,  
Since void of Life or sense.  
verse 5 5 For tho' the Maker forms an Eye,  
verse 6 6 A Mouth or other part;  
verse 7 7 He cannot give them sight or breath,  
Motion, or Life, by Art.   

verse 8 8 Fond men! With Hands to make a God  
To which our Knees should bow:  
You trust what cannot help itself;  
Statues have sense like you.   

Part. II.  

verse 9 9 All ye that know the Lord, in him  
Repose your confidence:  
verse 10 10 Ye that attend his Altars, trust  
This helper and defence.  
verse 12 12 God has remembered us, and those  
That fear him still will bless;  
verse 13 13 To you and yours, both small and great,  
verse 14 14 His mercies ne'er shall cease.   

verse 15 15 Oh happy! to he blest by him  
That made both Earth and Heaven;  
verse 16 16 His Throne's in Heaven, the Earth to Man  
In kindness he has given.  
verse 17 17 The Grave thy wonders cannot show,  
Nor celebrate thy praise;  
verse 18 18 we'll now adore thy sacred name,  
And bless thee all our days.     

Psalm CXVI.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 SInce God so tender a regard  
To all my poor requests did give;  
verse 2 2 My best affections he shall have,  
And best Devotions, whilst I live.   

verse 3 3 Assailed with grief and pains, that seemed  
The sad Forerunners of the Grave;  
verse 4 4 To thee I made request: O Lord,  
My life from threatening danger save.   

verse 5 5 Nor did I cry to God in vain,  
Nor did his Mercy come too late;  
verse 6 6 But when my skill was at a loss,  
His kindness raised my low estate.   

verse 7 7 God and thyself, my Soul, enjoy  
In quiet rest, freed from thy fears;  
verse 8 8 Who saved thy Life, upheld thy steps,  
And dried up all thy falling tears.   

verse 9 9 I still shall live and praise thy name,  
verse 10 10 Thus did I speak, and thus believed;  
verse 11 11 Tho' in distress I rashly said,  
All men will lie, and I'm deceived.   

verse 12 12 What shall I render to the Lord,  
For all the kindness he has shown?  
verse 13 13 I'll humbly offer him my praise,  
And thankfully his favours own.   

verse 14 14 The solemn payment of the vows  
I made to God, shall be my care;  
verse 15 15 Who saved me from approaching death,  
And showed my Life to him was dear.   

verse 16 16 By all engagements, Lord, I'm thine,  
Thy Servant whom thou hast set free;  
The very Bonds that thou hast loosed  
Shall tie me faster unto thee.    

Psalm CXVI.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 GOD that so gracious a regard  
To my requests did give;  
verse 2 2 Shall have my choicest Love, and best  
Devotions whilst I live.  
verse 3 3 Assailed with grief and pains, that seemed  
Forerunners of the Grave,  
verse 4 4 To thee I cried: O Lord my life  
From threatening danger save.   

verse 5 5 Nor did I cry in vain, nor did  
His Mercy come too late:  
verse 6 6 But when my skill was at a loss,  
He raised my low estate.  
verse 7 7 God and thyself, my Soul, enjoy  
Quiet and free from fears;  
verse 8 8 Who saved thy life, upheld thy steps,  
And dried up all thy tears.   

verse 9 9 I still shall live to praise thee; thus  
verse 10 10 I spoke and thus believed;  
verse 11 11 Tho' once I rashly said, All men  
Will lie, and I'm deceived.  
verse 12 12 What shall I render, Lord, for all  
The kindness thou hast shown?  
verse 13 13 Praises I'll offer, and with thanks  
Will all thy favours own.   

verse 14 14 The payment of the vows I made  
To God, shall be my care:  
verse 15 15 Who saved me from death, and showed  
My Life to him was dear.  
verse 16 16 By all engagements I am thine,  
Thy Servant, Lord, I'll be;  
The bonds that thou hast loosed, shall tie  
Me faster unto thee.    

Psalm CXVII.  

verse 1 1 LET all the Nations of the World  
Their great Creator praise;  
And all its scattered people join  
His mighty Name to raise.  
verse 2 2 Whose kindness towards us is great,  
His Mercies ever sure;  
Then let our praises like his Truth,  
For ever still endure.    

Psalm CXVIII.  

verse 1 1 O Praise the Lord, whom Ages past  
Have known to be so kind;  
Whose mercies will continue sure  
To Ages still behind.  
verse 2 2 Let all his people, and his Priest's  
verse 3 3 That in his House attend;  
verse 4 4 With all that fear the Lord, proclaim,  
His mercies have no end.   

verse 5 5 Bear thou thy part with them, my Soul,  
God's goodness to express;  
Who heard my Prayer, and set me free  
When I was in distress.  
verse 6 6 I need not fear what Man can do,  
When God is my defence:  
verse 9 9 Rather in him than greatest Kings  
I'll put my confidence.   

verse 15 15 The joyful voice of Triumph fills  
The dwellings of the Just;  
verse 16 16 His Power does mighty things for them  
That in his Goodness trust.  
verse 17 17 I hope to live and praise his works  
Even to my latest Breath,  
verse 18 18 Who tho' he has chastised me sore,  
Has saved me still from death.   

Part. II.  

verse 21 21 I'll praise thee, who hast heard my Prayers;  
And tho' thou wast before  
My gracious God, art now become  
My powerful Saviour.  
verse 22 22 The stone which by the Builders deemed  
Unfit, aside was thrown;  
Is chosen and preferred to be  
The Head and Corner Stone.   

verse 23 23 This is the work of God alone,  
By us with wonder seen;  
verse 24 24 This is the Day the Lord hath made,  
And we'll rejoice therein.  
verse 25 25 we'll join our Acclamations,  
And loud Hosannas sing;  
Wishing prosperity may wait  
On him that is our King.   

verse 26 26 Blessed Saviour! that from God to us  
On this kind errand came,  
We welcome thee; and bless all those  
That spread thy Glorious Fame.  
verse 27 27 Thou Lord hast mercifully shined  
On us with Light and Grace;  
And at thine Altar we'll present  
Our Sacrifice of praise.   

verse 28 28 Thou art my God, my joyful tongue  
Shall ever sing thy praise;  
Thou art my God, and I on high  
Thy glorious name will raise.  
verse 29 29 Let all with thankfulness proclaim  
That God is good and kind;  
Whose mercies, which have ever been,  
Good men shall ever find.     

Psalm CXIX.  

verse 1 1 Blessed is the Man, whose blameless life  
The Law of God directs;  
verse 2 2 Who keeps his Precepts, and whose heart  
To serve the Lord affects.  
verse 3 3 They never wilfully transgress,  
Who to these paths repair;  
verse 4 4 Thou, Lord, hast charged us, to keep  
All thy Commands with care.   

verse 5 5 O by thy Grace so guide my ways  
Never from thine to swerve;  
verse 6 6 Nothing shall shame my confidence,  
Whilst I thy Laws observe.  
verse 7 7 I'll praise thee better, when I'm more  
Instructed in thy fear:  
verse 8 8 To serve thee I resolve: O give  
Me grace to persevere.   

verse 9 9 But how shall youth, so prone to vice,  
Govern their Manners, Lord?  
By heedful listening to the wise  
Directions of thy word.  
verse 10 10 Sincerely I have begged thy Grace,  
O keep me close to thee.  
verse 11 11 I've treasured up thy word, that I  
Might not a Sinner be.   

Part. II.  

verse 13 13 My high esteem of all thy Laws  
I have declared around;  
verse 14 14 Herein my joy surpasses his  
That has a Treasure found.  
verse 18 18 Open my Eyes that I may see  
The wonders of thy Law.  
verse 19 19 Who in my Pilgrimage, from hence  
Must Light and Comfort draw.   

verse 30 30 I've chose thy Truths to be my Guide,  
Thy Law my Rule have made:  
verse 32 32 I'll run the way of thy Commands,  
Since thou hast made me glad.  
verse 34 34 Lord give me a discerning mind,  
And knowledge of thy will;  
Then, what thy sacred Law enjoins,  
I'll hearty fulfil.   

verse 36 36 Incline my heart to thy Commands,  
Whilst others riches prise;  
verse 37 37 From the vain pleasures of this World  
Lord turn away mine Eyes.  
To practise goodness, let my Love  
And quick desires appear;  
verse 38 38 Make good thy word to him, that is  
Devoted to thy fear.    

Part. III.  

verse 57 57 Thou art my Portion, and thy word  
I count to me most dear;  
verse 58 Thy promised mercy and thy Love  
Before this World prefer.  
verse 59 59 My former wanderings I reviewed;  
And then without delay  
Resolved to change my course, and turn  
Into thy safer way.   

verse 67 67 Whilst I was prosperous, from thy paths  
Too soon I turned aside;  
But by thy chastisements reduced,  
Thy Precepts were my guide.  
verse 68 68 Thou, Lord, art in thy Nature good,  
And dost all good afford;  
By my afflictions make me more  
Obedient to thy word.   

verse 73 73 Thy hands have made and fashioned me,  
With Wisdom me endue;  
And by the knowledge of thy Laws,  
Lord, form my Soul anew.  
verse 75 75 I know thy Judgements righteous are,  
And all my troubles just;  
verse 76 76 Lord let thy mercy comfort me  
For in thy word I trust.    

Part. IU.  

verse 89 89 For ever, like the Heavens, Lord,  
Thy word is settled fast;  
verse 90 90 As firmly as the Earth, thy Truth  
Does to all Ages last.  
verse 91 91 These all in their appointed course  
Continue to this Day:  
And all like ready Servants stand  
Thine Orders to obey.   

verse 92 92 Had not thy Truth been my support,  
Thy Law been my delight,  
Under the pressure of my woes,  
I had sunk and perished quite.  
verse 96 96 Of all perfection here below  
I soon discern an end;  
But thy large Precepts, to all times  
And states of life extend.  
verse 97 97 O how I love thy Law! it is  
My daily exercise;  
verse 98 98 This study makes me wiser far  
Than all mine Enemies;  
verse 103 103 Honey no sweetness does afford,  
Like what thy words create;  
verse 104 104 From thence I learn the flattering sweets,  
Of every sin to hate.    

Part. V.  

verse 105 105 Thy word is to my life a Guide,  
Unto my Paths a light;  
verse 106 106 I've sworn to keep thy Righteous Laws,  
Which I'll perform aright.  
verse 115 115 Ye wicked doers that corrupt  
The World, depart from me;  
From faithful serving of my God  
You shall no hindrance be.   

verse 120 120 The sense of thy just vengeance, Lord,  
Fills me with fear and awe.  
verse 126 126 Its time for thee to work, for now  
Proud men despise thy Law.  
verse 132 132 O let thy deal towards me,  
And mercy be the same,  
Thou usest to express to those  
That love and fear thy name.   

verse 133 133 Order my go in thy word,  
And my Director be;  
Then no iniquity shall gain  
Dominion over me.  
verse 136 136 I see how Sinners break thy Laws  
By bold impieties;  
This makes me sadly to lament,  
And tears o'erflow mine Eyes.    

Part. VI  

verse 137 137 Thy Nature, Lord, and thy Commands  
Exactly do agree;  
verse 138 138 Holy, and just, and true thou art,  
And such thy Precepts be.  
verse 139 This sets my zeal on fire, and makes  
My indignation rise;  
To see my Foes forget thy words,  
And thy just Laws despise.   

verse 140 140 Thy word from all impurer dross  
Refined, is my delight:  
verse 148 148 On this I meditate before  
The watches of the Night.  
verse 165 165 Those men are Crowned with inward peace,  
Who thy Commandments love:  
And no Temptations unto sin,  
To them a scandal prove.   

verse 167 167 My Soul does all thy Precepts keep,  
And Testimonies prize;  
verse 168 168 For all my actions naked are  
To thine Allseeing Eyes.  
verse 176 176 Like a lost Sheep I've gone astray,  
But now to thee I come;  
Thy Precepts I resolve t' obey,  
Lord bring thy Servant home.     

Psalm CXXI.  

verse 1 1 I'LL lift mine Eyes unto the Hills,  
And thence will look for aid:  
verse 2 2 Vain thought! it's God alone can help,  
Which Earth and Heaven made.  
verse 3 3 He will sustain thy weaker powers  
With his Almighty Arm;  
verse 4 4 And keep thee with unwearied care  
From all surprising harm.   

verse 5 5 The Lords Protection, like a shade,  
Will be thy sure Defence;  
verse 6 6 Nor Sun nor Moon shall hurt thee with  
Malignant influence.  
verse 7 7 From harm thy Body he'll protect,  
Preserve thy Soul from sin:  
verse 8 8 Will prosper thy Designs abroad,  
And bless thy coming in.    

Psalm CXXIII.  

verse 1 O 1 Thou that in a glorious Throne  
Art placed above the Skies!  
To thee for secure I direct  
Mine heart, and lift mine Eyes.  
verse 2 2 No Servant by his Lord chastised  
With more submission stands:  
Nor Maids with greater Duty wait  
Their Mistress' Commands:  
Than we that justly undergo  
The Discipline of God  
Wait for a merciful release,  
When he'll remove his Rod.  
verse 3 3 Have mercy, Lord, on us, whose hope  
In thy Compassion lies;  
And, whom insulting Foes do scorn,  
Lord, do not thou despise.   

verse 4 4 For our depressed estate now gives  
Advantage to their Pride:  
And they that live in wealth and ease,  
Our miseries deride.    

Psalm CXXIV.  

verse 1 1 HAD not the Lord our cause espoused,  
His people now may say;  
verse 2 2 Had not the Lord engaged his power  
To secure us that day,  
When wicked men, with cruel wrath  
Inflamed, against us risen;  
verse 3 3 Too feeble all our powers had been  
Their fury to oppose.   

verse 4 4 To their devouring Jaws our life  
Had been an easy prey;  
verse 5 5 Their rage, like an impetuous stream,  
Had swept us quite away.  
verse 6 6 Blessed be the Lord, that chose this way  
His mercy to enhance;  
Then when our dangers loudest called  
To send Deliverance.   

verse 7 7 We lay like poor entangled Birds,  
Caught in the Fowler's Net:  
God's power broke the snare, and we  
At Liberty were set.  
verse 8 8 Since all our help lies in his name  
That Earth and Heaven made:  
Our future hopes shall all depend  
On his Almighty aid.    

Psalm CXXV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 THey that in God their Confidence  
Repose, and him their Fortress make,  
Remain unmoved, like Zions Mount,  
Which Storms and Tempests never shake.  
verse 2 2 Jerusalem with Hills begirt,  
Derives great safety from that fence;  
Good Men much more from Angel's guard,  
And Gods surrounding Providence.   

verse 3 3 The wickeds Power shall not too long  
Oppress the good, and vex their peace;  
Lest the Temptation prove so strong,  
They imitate their wickedness.  
verse 4 4 Bless those that are sincerely good;  
verse 5 5 And when thy vengeance shall come down,  
Rebellious Sinners to destroy,  
Then, Lord, with peace the Righteous crown.    

Psalm CXXV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 THey that repose their trust in God,  
And him their Fortress make,  
Remain unmoved, like Zions Mount  
Which Tempests never shake.  
verse 2 2 Jerusalem with Hills begirt,  
Is safe by this defence;  
Good Men are more secure from Gods  
Surrounding Providence.   

verse 3 3 The wickeds power shall not too long  
Oppress and vex their peace;  
Lest, through discouragement, they prove  
Like them in wickedness.  
verse 4 4 Bless all the truly good; and when  
Thy vengeance shall come down  
Proud Sinners to destroy; then, Lord,  
With Peace the Righteous crown.    

Psalm CXXVI.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 WHen God from Bondage set us free,  
It seemed a strange and pleasant dream;  
verse 2 2 Our Mouth was filled with laughter then,  
To tell this News was all our Theme.   

This great and unexpected change  
Forced the Heathens to confess  
verse 3 3 The wonders of that day; let us  
The same with greater joy express.   

Great are thy Mercies shown to us;  
verse 4 4 Lord, perfect what thou hast begun;  
'Twill be like welcome showers to ground  
That's parched with the scorching Sun.   

verse 5 5 We wait with patience, Lord, till thou  
All needful Blessings dost restore;  
And hope our former tears will make  
Our after joys to be the more.   

verse 6 6 So he that in prepared ground  
His scattered handfuls sadly leaves,  
Will shout at Harvest, when he sees  
That Seed become a Load of Sheaves.    

Psalm CXXVI.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 WHen God redeemed our Captive State,  
It seemed a pleasant dream:  
verse 2 2 Our Mouth was filled with Laughter then,  
And joy was all our Theme.  
This mercy so unlooked for, moved  
The Heathens to confess  
verse 3 3 The wonders of that Day, let us  
With joy the same express.   

Great are thy Mercies shown to us:  
verse 4 4 Lord, perfect what's begun:  
'Twill be like welcome showers to ground  
Parched with the scorching Sun.  
verse 5 5 We wait with Patience, Lord, till thou  
All good to us restore;  
And hope our former tears will make  
Our after joys the more.   

verse 6 6 So he that in prepared ground  
His scattered handfuls leaves;  
Will shout at Harvest, when that Seed  
Becomes a Load of Sheaves.    

Psalm CXXVII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 IF God be not the Architect,  
Men strive in vain a House t' erect:  
Unless the Lord the City keep,  
The watchful Guards as well may sleep.   

verse 2 2 Your Labours with the rising Sun  
Begin, and last when Day is done:  
T' avoid that Poverty you dread,  
With carefulness you eat your Bread.   

But all in vain: by Heaven blest  
You may enjoy both wealth and rest;  
verse 3 3 A numerous Race and fruitful Womb  
As God's rewards to Goodness come:   

verse 4 4 Their Parent's strength and Glory are,  
Like Arrows to a Man of War:  
verse 5 5 Well furnished with these supplies,  
A Man may dare his Enemies.    

Psalm CXXVIII.  

verse 1 1 Blessed is the Man, whose fear of God  
Is by obedience shown:  
verse 2 2 Plenty thy Labours shall reward,  
And good success shall crown.  
verse 3 3 Thy fruitful Wife, like a fair Vine  
With Clusters shall abound;  
Whose Children like green Olive Plants,  
Thy Table shall surround.   

verse 4 4 Such Blessings to thy House shall fall  
When God's thy chiefest fear  
verse 5 5 Thou in the public joy and good  
Shalt have the greatest share.  
verse 6 6 A numerous Race from thee derived  
Thy lengthened Age shall see;  
And, the great wish of all good Men,  
The Lands prosperity.    

Psalm CXXX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 Plunged in the Confines of despair,  
To God I cried with fervent Prayer;  
verse 2 2 O lend to me a gracious Ear;  
Not sunk so low but thou canst hear.   

verse 3 3 Shouldst thou against each evil deed  
In strict severity proceed,  
Who would be able to abide  
Thy censure, and be justified?   

verse 4 4 But thou forgiveness dost proclaim,  
That men may turn and fear thy name.  
verse 5 5 To thy rich Grace, O Lord, we fly,  
And on thy promises rely.   

verse 6 6 My Soul less brooks thy seeming stay,  
Than Guards that watch th' approach of day.  
verse 7 7 O therefore let the good and just  
In God alone repose their trust.   

The frailty of our state he knows;  
His plenteous Mercy ever flows.  
verse 8 8 To humble Souls he gracious is,  
And pardons what they've done amiss.    

Psalm CXXXI.  

verse 1 1 LOrd, I have no aspiring thoughts,  
Nor Eyes that lofty are;  
Nor meddle with the things advanced,  
Above my lower Sphere.  
verse 2 2 But humble and resigned I lie  
Composed to silent rest;  
Mine as a Child's behaviour is,  
Weaned from his Mother's Breast.   

verse 3 3 Let pious Souls no more admire  
The World's deceitful shows;  
But with an undisturbed mind  
In God their trust repose.    

Psalm CXXXIII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 O Blessed Societies on Earth,  
Resembling that of Heaven above!  
Where Brethren peacefully unite  
In sweet accord and hearty Love.   

verse 2 2 It's like the precious Ointment poured  
On Aaron's consecrated head;  
Which first ran down his face, and thence  
Unto his costly vesture spread.   

verse 3 3 Like dews that visit every Hill,  
Or as the fruitful showers of rain;  
Tho' first on higher grounds they fall,  
Descend, and water all the plain.   

Innumerable comforts meet,  
Where Love and Amity abound;  
Their Souls are filled with inward peace,  
Their prosperous State with blessing crowned.    

Psalm CXXXIII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 O Happy Companies on Earth,  
Resembling Heaven above;  
Where Brethren peacefully unite,  
In sweet Accord and Love.  
verse 2 2 It's like the precious Ointment poured  
Upon the High Priests Head;  
Which first ran down his Face, and thence  
Unto his Garments spread.   

verse 3 3 Like dews that visit every Hill,  
Or fruitful showers of rain,  
Tho' first on higher grounds they fall,  
Thence water all the plain.  
Innumerable comforts meet,  
Where mutual Love is found;  
Their Souls are filled with inward peace,  
Their State with blessing crowned.    

Psalm CXXXIV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 YE Servants of th' Eternal King,  
Who early at his Temple wait,  
And there your late attendance give,  
See that his Name ye celebrate.   

verse 2 2 And, as that Holy place requires,  
Pure hands in your Devotions raise;  
To all your other offerings join  
The grateful Sacrifice of praise.   

verse 3 3 God the Great Maker of the World,  
As great in Goodness as in power,  
Give gracious Answers to thy Prayers,  
And bless his people every hour.    

Psalm CXXXIV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 YE Servants of the Lord above,  
Who at his Temple wait;  
See that before the rising Sun  
His name ye celebrate.  
verse 2 2 And in that Holy place, pure hands  
In your Devotions raise;  
To all your other offerings join  
The Sacrifice of praise.   

verse 3 3 The Lord that made the World, as great  
In goodness as in power,  
Give Ear to thy requests, and bless  
His people every hour.    

Psalm CXXXV.  

verse 1 1 YE Servants of th' Almighty Lord,  
That Heaven and Earth did frame;  
verse 2 2 Who at his House and Altar wait,  
Praise ye his Glorious Name.  
verse 3 3 O let the Goodness of the Lord  
Your best affections raise;  
Your inward Pleasure will increase,  
Together with your praise.   

verse 5 5 In him do all perfections meet,  
His Greatness knows no bound;  
whatever by other Gods is claimed,  
In him alone is found.  
verse 6 6 His Power created all at first,  
His Pleasure rules them still;  
His uncontrolled mind the Heaven,  
The Earth and Seas fulfil.   

verse 7 7 By undiscerned force he makes  
The vapours to arise,  
Which frame the Clouds, where fire unquenched,  
Mingled with water lies.  
From thence the dreadful Lightnings burst,  
And Rains are poured down;  
He brings his boisterous Winds and Storms,  
From Treasuries unknown.   

verse 13 13 Supported by thy Glorious Works,  
Thy Fame can never die;  
But thy Memorial shall endure  
To all Eternity.    

Psalm CXXXV.  
[Another Metre. As the 148. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 YE Servants of the Lord  
That Heaven and Earth did frame;  
verse 2 2 Who at his Altars wait,  
Praise ye his glorious name.  
verse 3 3 His goodness doth  
To this invite;  
His praise will give  
The best delight.   

verse 5 5 In him all Glories meet;  
His Greatness knows no bound;  
What other Gods do claim,  
In him is only found.  
verse 6 6 Who as at first  
He all things made,  
Still rules o'er all,  
By all obeyed.   

verse 7 7 All things in Heaven above  
Are subject to his will;  
The Earth and Seas below  
His pleasure do fulfil.  
At his Command,  
From the World's end,  
Vapours to frame  
The Clouds ascend.   

Lightnings from thence burst out,  
And Rains are poured down;  
He brings his boisterous Winds  
From Treasuries unknown.  
verse 13 13 Thy name and thy  
Memorial,  
For ever, Lord,  
Continue shall.    

Psalm CXXXVI.  
[As the 148. Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 GIve thanks unto the Lord  
That is so kind and good;  
Whose mercies firmly last,  
As they have ever stood.  
verse 2 2 To this great King  
All Gods do bow,  
verse 3 3 Angels above  
And Powers below.   

verse 4 4 His works our wonder raise;  
verse 5 5 The heavens his wisdom made;  
verse 6 6 And he th' outstretched Earth  
Above the Waters laid.  
verse 7 7 He made the Sun  
verse 8 8 The Days great Light,  
verse 9 9 The Moon and Stars  
To rule the Night.   

verse 10 10 Egypt's firstborn he smote,  
verse 11 11 And by his powerful hand  
verse 12 12 He broke off Israel's Yoke,  
And brought them from that Land.  
His Mercies shown  
To Ages past,  
Eternally  
Shall spring and last.   

verse 13 13 The parted Sea made way  
verse 14 14 For Israel to pass;  
verse 15 15 There the pursuing Host  
Of Pharaoh drowned was.  
verse 16 16 His people through  
The Desert led,  
By Miracles  
Were daily fed.   

verse 17 17 18 Kings that opposed their way,  
verse 19 19 20 Sihon and Og he smote;  
verse 21 21 And made their fruitful land  
verse 22 22 Fall to his people's Lot.  
His Mercies shown  
To Ages passed  
Eternally  
Shall spring and last.   

verse 23 23 He saved us when our State  
verse 24 24 Was low and sore oppressed;  
verse 25 25 Food to all flesh he gives,  
verse 26 26 The God of Heaven be blest.  
Whose Mercies shown  
To Ages past,  
Eternally  
Shall spring and last.    

Psalm CXXXVIII.  

verse 1 1 TO magnify the Lord, my Soul  
Thy best affections raife;  
Angels shall hear my Songs, and be  
The Partners of my praise.  
verse 2 2 Within thy Church thy constant truth  
And goodness I'll proclaim;  
These raise my wonder, and advance  
The Glories of thy Name.   

verse 3 3 In my distress to thee I cried,  
And thou my Prayer didst here;  
Thou didst support me with thy strength,  
And with thy comforts cheer.  
verse 4 4 Kings shall thy promised goodness know,  
And take occasion thence  
verse 5 5 To praise thy Mercy, and admire  
Thy ways of Providence.   

verse 6 6 God from his high and Glorious Throne  
The lowly views and owns;  
But scorns the proud, and on their height  
With indignation frowns.  
verse 7 7 Thy former kindnesses prevent  
My fears, when in distress;  
Thy hand shall save me from my Foes,  
Thy Power their wrath repress.   

verse 8 8 Thy never-failing Goodness will  
Complete what is begun;  
O never suffer thine own work,  
Nor me to be undone.    

Psalm CXXXIX.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 LOrd, when I have to do with thee,  
In vain I seek to be concealed:  
verse 2 2 Thou knowst me perfectly, to thee  
My very thoughts are all revealed.   

verse 3 3 Both when I sit and when I rise,  
My walking and my lying down;  
verse 4 4 To thee my works and all my words,  
Better than to myself, are known.   

verse 5 5 On every side within the reach  
Of thine encircling Arm I lie;  
verse 6 6 Whose force I neither can resist,  
Nor scape the notice of thine Eye.   

verse 7 7 Whither can I retire, and find  
A place where God does never come?  
verse 8 8 His Glories I should meet in Heaven;  
His Power, had I in Hell a room.   

verse 9 9 Can I remove to th' utmost Sea  
Winged with the swiftest Morning ray;  
verse 10 10 Thy hand that thither must support  
My flight, would my abode betray.   

verse 11 11 If o'er my sins I think to draw  
The blackest Curtains of the Night;  
verse 12 12 All will be clear to thee; for what  
We Darkness call, to thee is Light.   

verse 13 13 My inmost Reins by thee possessed,  
With all th' affections seated there;  
To thee, that made'st those hidden Springs  
Within the Womb, must needs appear.   

Part. II.  

verse 14 14 In all thy works, O Lord, I see  
The Footsteps of thy wondrous skill;  
And to excite my praise, I find  
Within myself more wonders still.   

verse 15 15 Unseen by all, when formed within  
The dark recesses of the Womb;  
Before the fine Embroidery  
Of parts was to perfection come;   

verse 16 16 In that rude Mass, thou didst discern  
The daily growth of every part;  
And what th' Eternal mind had framed,  
Was copied out with curious art.   

verse 17 17 Lord, I admire the various thoughts  
And the wise Counsels of thy mind;  
Their sum is infinite; yet all  
Are dear to me, because they're kind.   

verse 18 18 Their number's greater than the sand;  
Which whilst my busy thoughts run o'er,  
I sleep; and find when I awake,  
I'm only where I was before.   

verse 23 23 Lord, since my thoughts accuse me not  
Of living in a false disguise;  
I'm less afraid to undergo  
The Trial of thy piercing Eyes.   

verse 24 24 Search me; and if thou see'st that I  
Unwillingly have done amiss,  
Correct my errors, and reduce  
My wander to the way of Bliss.     

Psalm CXXXIX.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 WHen, Lord, I deal with thee, in vain  
I seek to be concealed.  
verse 2 2 Thou knowst me perfectly, my thoughts  
To thee are all revealed.  
verse 3 3 Both when I sit and when I rise,  
Walking and lying down;  
verse 4 4 My works and words, better to thee  
Than to my selves are known.   

verse 5 5 Ever within the reach of thine  
Encircling Arm I lie;  
verse 6 6 Whose force I neither can resist,  
Nor scape thy piercing Eye.  
verse 7 7 In vain, where God does never come,  
I seek to find a Seat;  
verse 8 8 For placed in Hell, thy Power; in Heaven,  
Thy Glories I should meet.   

verse 9 9 Can I remove to th' utmost Sea,  
Winged with the Morning's Ray;  
verse 10 10 Thy hand that must support my flight,  
Would my abode betray.  
verse 11 11 If o'er my sins I think to draw  
The Curtains of the Night;  
verse 12 12 All's clear to thee, for what we call  
Darkness, to thee is Light.   

verse 13 13 My Reins by thee possessed, with all  
Th' affections seated there,  
To thee, that mad'st within the Womb  
Those hidden Springs, appear.   

Part. II.  

verse 14 14 In all thy works, O Lord, I see  
Footsteps of wondrous skill;  
And in my selves, t' excite my praise,  
I find more wonders still.  
verse 15 15 When formed unseen, within the dark  
Recesses of the Womb;  
Before th' Embroidery of Parts  
Was to perfection come;   

verse 16 16 In that rude Mass, thou didst discern  
The growth of every part;  
And what th' Eternal mind had framed,  
Was drawn with curious Art.  
verse 17 17 Lord, I admire the various thoughts,  
And Counsels of thy mind;  
Their sum is infinite, yet dear  
To me, because they're kind.   

verse 18 18 Their Number's greater than the Sand;  
Which whilst my thoughts run o'er,  
I sleep; and find, when I awake,  
I'm where I was before.  
verse 23 23 Lord, since my thoughts accuse me not  
T' have lived in false disguise;  
I'm less afraid to undergo  
The Trial of thine Eyes.   

verse 24 24 Search me, and where unwillingly  
Thou see'st I've done amiss;  
Correct, and lead my wand'ring steps  
Into the way of Bliss.     

Psalm CXLIII.  

verse 1 1 REgard the fervent Prayers I make,  
The hopes I have in thee;  
And, Lord, according to thy Truth  
And Goodness answer me.  
verse 2 2 Let not my failings be before  
Thy strict Tribunal tried;  
For, Lord, if thou shouldst be severe,  
None could be justified.   

verse 6 6 I'll ne'er cease ask till my Soul  
Shall thy refreshments gain;  
Thy mercy which I gasp for more,  
Than thirsty ground for rain.  
verse 7 7 My Spirits sink while thou delay'st  
Th' assistance I would have;  
If God still frown on my requests,  
'Twill sink me to the Grave.   

verse 8 8 The Night is witness of my tears  
As well as trust in thee;  
O let the joyful Morning tell  
Thy kindness towards me.  
Lord be my Guide, that I may find  
The way where I should go:  
verse 9 9 Be thou my refuge from their power  
That seek my overthrow.   

verse 10 10 Teach me, my God, to do thy will;  
And let thy spirit of Love,  
Conduct me in the paths that lead  
To happiness above.  
verse 11 11 Revive my fainting Soul, thy Name  
And honour to advance;  
Thy faithfulness will brightly shine  
In my deliverance.    

Psalm CXLV.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 I Will extol thy sacred Name,  
Thou King of Saints and God of Love;  
verse 2 2 I'll bless thee daily now, 'twill be  
My work eternally above.   

verse 3 3 Our praises should be high like thee,  
Whose greatness all our thoughts exceeds;  
verse 4 4 And what one Age does not confine,  
The next shall tell thy mighty deeds.   

verse 5 5 I'll show the glories of thy State,  
And thy amazing works proclaim:  
verse 6 6 All men that hear my Songs of praise,  
Shall gladly join to do the same.   

verse 7 7 And like the unexhausted Springs  
Of mercy; so their joys shall flow;  
Their tongues thy faithfulness shall sing,  
And thine abundant goodness show.   

verse 8 8 Thou Lord art full of Grace and Love,  
To anger slow, burr glad to spare;  
verse 9 9 To all thy Creatures thou art kind,  
O'er all thy tender mercies are.   

verse 10 10 Thou, Lord, from all these works of thine  
Some thankful Tribute dost receive;  
But where their powers fail, thy praise  
Among the Saints shall ever live.   

verse 11 11 These happy Subjects to declare,  
Thy Kingdom's glory never cease;  
verse 12 12 That Men the Triumphs of thy Grace  
May know, and all thy Power confess.   

Part. II.  

verse 13 13 Thy Kingdom, Lord, shall ever stand,  
Tho' often undermined in vain;  
verse 14 14 Oppressed goodness is sustained  
By thee; when falling, raised again.   

verse 15 15 All Creatures do expect from thee  
Supplies of seasonable food;  
verse 16 16 Thy openhanded bounty fills  
Their long with desired good.   

verse 17 17 Gods Goodness and Fidelity  
In all his Ways and Works appear;  
verse 18 18 He gives kind answers to their Prayers  
That call on him, and are sincere.   

verse 19 19 There's none that fear him need complain  
That they in vain have sought his aid;  
He hears their cries, when in distress,  
And saves them when they are afraid.   

verse 20 20 Gods Preservation shall reward  
The Good Man's Duty and his Love;  
But the bold crimes of wicked men,  
Shall at the length their ruin prove.   

verse 21 21 Mean while my tongue shall be employed  
Thy cheerful praises to proclaim;  
Let all the World adore thy power,  
And ever bless thy Holy name.     

Psalm CXLV.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 THY sacred name I will advance,  
My King, and God of Love;  
verse 2 2 I'll bless thee now, 'twill be my work Eternally above.  
verse 3 3 Our praises should be high like thee,  
Whose Greatness all exceeds;  
verse 4 4 One Age t' another shall declare,  
And praise thy mighty deeds.   

verse 5 5 I'll show the Glories of thy State,  
Thy wondrous works proclaim;  
verse 6 6 All men that hear my Songs of praise,  
Shall join to do the same.  
verse 7 7 And as thy Mercy ever springs,  
So shall their comforts flow;  
Their tongues thy faithfulness shall sing,  
And thy great goodness show.   

verse 8 8 Thou, Lord, art slow to wrath, but full  
Of Love, and glad to spare;  
verse 9 9 To all thy Creatures kind, o'er all  
Thy tender Mercies are.  
verse 10 10 Some thankful Tribute, Lord, from all  
Thy works thou dost receive;  
But where they fail, thy praise among  
The Saints shall ever live.   

verse 11 11 Thy Kingdom's Glory to declare  
These Subjects never cease;  
verse 12 12 That men thy wondrous Grace may know,  
And all thy power confess.   

Part. II.  

verse 13 13 Thy Kingdom, Lord, shall ever stand,  
Tho' undermined in vain;  
verse 14 14 Goodness is stayed by thee, when weak;  
When falling, raised again.  
verse 15 15 All Creatures do expect from thee  
Supplies of daily food;  
verse 16 16 Thy openhanded bounty fills  
All their desires with good.   

verse 17 17 Gods Goodness and Fidelity,  
In all his ways appear;  
verse 18 18 He gives kind answers unto such  
As pray, and are sincere.  
verse 19 19 There's none that fear him need complain  
They've sought in vain his aid;  
He hears their cries when in distress,  
And saves them, when afraid.   

verse 20 20 Gods care and preservation  
Rewards the good man's Love;  
But the bold crimes of wicked men  
At length their ruin prove.  
verse 21 21 Mean while my tongue shall be employed  
Thy praises to proclaim;  
Let all the World adore thy Power,  
And ever bless thy Name.     

Psalm CXLVI.  

verse 1 1 MY Soul to praise the Highest Lord  
Thy best affections raise;  
verse 2 2 For whilst I live my God shall be  
The subject of my praise.  
verse 3 3 Vain are our hopes from Mighty Kings;  
Whose Glories at their Death  
verse 4 4 Sink to the Grave, and all their thoughts  
Do vanish with their Breath.   

verse 5 5 Happy is he, who in that God  
That made the World does trust;  
verse 6 6 Which World may sooner fail, than he  
Cease to be good and just.  
verse 7 7 He rights the injured, and defends  
The good Man's cause oppressed;  
He feeds the hungry, and by him  
The Prisoners are released.   

verse 8 8 He cures the blind, and sorrow from  
Dejected Souls removes;  
And by his special care protects  
The Righteous whom he loves.  
verse 9 9 Strangers and Widows he preserves,  
He does the Orphans own;  
As for the wickeds prosperous state  
He turns it upside down.   

verse 10 10 This Mighty King shall ever Reign,  
As he does ever Live;  
Let all the World he rules, to him  
Eternal praises give.    

Psalm CXLVII.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

verse 1 1 O Blessed employment of our Lives  
To praise the God whom we adore!  
How grateful to ourselves and him!  
Nothing becomes a good man more.   

verse 2 2 The Lord of old the broken state  
Of Captive Israel did repair;  
verse 3 3 The sorrowful and broken hearts  
He binds and heals with tender care.   

verse 4 4 He numbers all the Stars, and knows  
What virtue comes to us from thence;  
For 'tis from him they borrow all  
Their Lustre, and their Influence.   

verse 5 5 Unsearchable his wisdom is,  
His power so great it knows no bound;  
verse 6 6 He raiseth up the meek, and throws  
The stubborn Sinners to the ground.   

Part. II.  

verse 7 7 To God your cheerful praises sing,  
Whose bounty all things does maintain;  
verse 8 8 Who covers Heaven with watery Clouds,  
And for the Earth prepares the rain.   

He makes the tender Grass to grow  
On Mountains which are parched and dry;  
verse 9 9 Wild Beasts are fed without our care,  
And the young Ravens when they cry.   

verse 15 15 All Creatures haste t' obey his word;  
verse 16 16 Like softest Wool he sends the Snows:  
verse 17 17 His Crystal Ice like Morsels casts,  
And the Hoar-frosts like ashes strews.   

None can endure his piercing cold;  
verse 18 18 But at his word warm winds do blow;  
Then Rocks of Ice are soon dissolved,  
And the congealed Waters flow.   

verse 19 19 All see these works: to Israel  
He greater favours did afford;  
The clearer knowledge of his will  
And Laws they had. Praise ye the Lord.     

Psalm CXLVII.  
[Another Metre.]  

verse 1 1 HOW well we are employed, to praise  
The Lord whom we adore!  
How grateful to ourselves and him!  
Nothing becomes us more.  
verse 2 2 The Lord of old the broken state  
Of Isra'el did repair;  
verse 3 3 The sorrowful and broken hearts  
He heals with tender care.   

verse 4 4 He numbers all the Stars, and knows  
What virtue comes from thence;  
For 'tis from him they borrow all  
Their Light and Influence.  
verse 5 5 Unsearchable his wisdom is,  
His Power admits no bound:  
verse 6 6 He raiseth up the meek, and throws  
Proud Sinners to the ground.   

Part. II.  

verse 7 7 To God your cheerful praises sing,  
That all things does maintain:  
verse 8 8 Who covers Heaven with Clouds, and for  
The Earth prepares the rain.  
He makes the tender Grass to grow  
On Mountains parched and dry;  
verse 9 9 Wild Beasts need not our care, he feeds  
Young Ravens when they cry.   

verse 15 15 All Creatures haste t' obey his word:  
verse 16 16 Like Wool he sends the Snows;  
verse 17 17 His Crystal Ice like Morsels casts,  
Hoar-frosts like ashes strews.  
None can abide his piercing cold:  
verse 18 18 He bids warm Winds to blow;  
Then Rocks of Ice dissolve, and soon  
Congealed Rivers flow.   

verse 19 19 All see these works; to Israel  
More grace he did afford;  
The clearer knowledge of his will  
And Laws. Praise ye the Lord.     

Psalm CXLVIII.  

verse 1 1 TO laud the Heavenly King  
Let all their voices raise:  
verse 2 2 Ye Angels first begin  
The great Creator's praise.  
verse 3 3 Let Sun and Moon  
And every Star  
His Glory show  
That's brighter far.   

verse 4 4 Ye Regions of the air,  
And watery Clouds that move  
Within the liquid Sky,  
verse 5 5 Praise ye the Lord above;  
Whose powerful word  
Made you to be;  
verse 6 6 And fixed your bounds  
By his Decree.   

verse 7 7 All that the Earth does bear;  
Whales in the Depths concealed;  
verse 8 8 Lightnings, and Hail, and Snow,  
Vapours to Ice congealed,  
The stormy Winds  
Raised at his will,  
Which at his word  
Are calmed and still.   

verse 9 9 Praise him ye Mountains high,  
And Hills that lower are;  
Cedars with lofty heads,  
And Trees that fruit do bear.  
verse 10 10 Beasts that in Fields  
Or Pastures lie;  
Both creeping things  
And Fowls that fly.   

verse 11 11 Ye Kings that Sceptres sway,  
People of meaner Birth;  
Princes that rule the World,  
And Judges of the Earth.  
verse 12 12 Let every Sex  
And every Age  
verse 13 13 To praise the name  
Of God engage.   

His Glories all that shines  
In Earth and Heaven excel;  
verse 14 14 He special mercy showed  
TO his people Israel;  
A people dear  
And highly raised;  
His Holy Name  
Be ever praised.    

Psalm CL.  

verse 1 1 PRaise God within that sacred place  
Where he his Grace bestows;  
Your wondering thoughts to Heaven raise,  
Where he his Glory shows.  
verse 2 2 Let all his Mighty Acts of Power  
Your inward Passions move;  
That your Acknowledgements may suit  
The Greatness of his Love.   

verse 3 3 Musics soft notes, and louder sounds  
verse 4 4 Of Instruments employ  
verse 5 5 T' excite Devotion, and attend  
The triumphs of your joy.  
verse 6 6 Since all to this Creator own  
That Breath by which they live;  
Let every thing that breathes, to him  
Their cheerful praises give.     

Select Hymns, Taken out of the NEW TESTAMENT, And used in the CHURCH-SERVICE.  

Hymn I. Benedictus.  
[The Song of Zacharias. Luc. 1.68.]  

LET israels powerful God and King  
Eternally be blest;  
Who came from Heaven to visit us,  
And all our Bonds released.  
In David's House a Saviour raised,  
To sit upon his Throne;  
This, ever since the World began,  
His Prophets have fore-shown.   

That he would save us from the Power  
And Malice of our Foes;  
And would perform the Mercy he  
TO our Fathers did disclose.  
To call to mind how he engaged  
His Truth by Covenant;  
His solemn Oath to Abraham sworn;  
That he his Grace would grant,   

To serve him without fear, from all  
Our Adversaries freed;  
And to continue all our days  
A Holy Life to lead.  
And thou blest, Child to this high Lord  
Shalt have a Prophet's place;  
Like a preparing Harbinger  
Shalt go before his Face.   

By the Remission of men's sins  
To make Salvation known.  
God's tender mercy, when this Sun  
Arose, to all was shown.  
He will our sad and dismal state  
With Light and Comfort bless;  
And guide our feet into the way  
Of Peace and Happiness.    

Hymn II. Magnificat.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  
[The Song of the Bl. Virgin. Luc. 1.46.]  

MY Soul doth magnify the Lord,  
In thee my spirit does rejoice  
My God and Saviour; who deserv'st  
The Praises of my heart and voice.   

For to his humble Handmaid's state,  
He showed regard, when it was depressed;  
All Ages shall from henceforth judge  
Me Happy, and shall call me Blest.   

He that is Great hath done to me  
Great things, and Holy is his Name;  
His Mercy through all Ages is,  
To them that fear him, still the same.   

He with his Arm his strength hath showed,  
Confounded what the proud men thought;  
Put down the Mighty from their Seat,  
And raised them who are set at nought.   

He filled the Hungry Souls with good,  
The Full and Rich for want complained;  
His Mercy he has called to mind,  
And Israel his help has gained.   

The Promise to our Fathers made  
So long before, in which God stood  
Engaged to Abraham and his Seed,  
Is all performed and made good.    

Hymn III. Nunc Dimittis.  
[The Song of Simeon. Luc. 2.29.]  

I Now can leave this World, and die  
In Peace and quiet rest;  
Since that mine Eyes, O Lord, have been  
With thy Salvation blest.  
The Prophecies are all fulfilled,  
Thy Promises are true;  
And thy Mysterious Love disclosed  
In all the People's view.   

All the dark shadows fly away,  
Now this bright Sun appears;  
Whose saving Light the Gentile World  
With unknown comfort cheers.  
Well may the long expected sight  
Make israels Joys abound;  
Before with special Favours graced,  
But now with Glory Crowned.    

Hymn iv [Out of several Passages of the Revelations.]  

ALL ye that serve the Lord, his Name 
R. 19.5.   
See that ye celebrate;  
And ye that fear him, sing aloud  
His praise, both small and great.  
O thou great Ruler of the World, 
R. 15.3.   
Thy works our wonder raise.  
Thou Blessed King of Saints, how True  
And Righteous are thy ways!   

Who would not fear and praise thy Name  
Thou only Holy one?  
The World will worship thee, to whom  
Thy Judgements are made known.  
Most Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord 
Ca 4.8.   
Almighty is thy Name;  
Which was before all time, and is,  
And shall be still the same.   

All Glory, Power, and Honour, thou 
Ve. 11.   
Art worthy to receive;  
For all things by thy Power were made,  
And by thy Pleasure live.  
To thee of right, O Lamb of God, 
C. 5.12.   
Riches and Power belong;  
Wisdom and Honour, Glory, Strength,  
And every praising Song.   

Thou, as our Sacrifice, wast slain, 
Ve. 9.   
And by thy precious Blood,  
From every Tongue and Nation, hast  
Redeemed us unto God.  
Blessing and Honour, Glory, Power, 
V 13.   
By all in Earth and Heaven,  
To him that sits upon the Throne,  
And to the Lamb, be given.    

Hymn V Te Deum.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

O God we praise thee, and we own  
Thee to be Lord and King alone.  
All the whole Earth doth worship thee,  
Thou Father from Eternity.   

To thee all Angels loudly cry,  
The heavens and all the Powers on high;  
Cherubs and Seraphins proclaim,  
And cry thrice Holy to thy Name.   

Lord God of Hosts, thy Presence bright,  
Fills Heaven and Earth with beauteous Light.  
Th' Apostles glorious Company,  
The Prophet's Fellowship, praise thee.   

The Crowned Martyrs Noble Host,  
The Holy Church in every Coast,  
Thine Infinite perfections own,  
Father of Majesty unknown.   

Giving all Adoration  
Unto thy true and only Son;  
And to the Holy Ghost, from whom  
As the sole Spring, our Comforts come.   

O Christ, thou Glorious King, we own  
Thee to be Gods Eternal Son:  
Who, our deliverance to obtain,  
Didst not the Virgin's Womb disdain.   

When Deaths sharp sting destroyed by thee  
Gave thee a Glorious Victory,  
heavens Gate, that Entrance had denied,  
Then to Believers opened wide.   

Part. II.  

At God's Right hand thou, Lord, art placed,  
And with thy Father's Glory graced;  
And we believe the Day will come,  
When thou as Judge shalt pass our doom.   

Promote, we pray, thy Servants Good  
Redeemed with thy precious Blood:  
Among thy Saints make them ascend  
To Glory that shall never end.   

Thy people with Salvation Crown;  
Bless those, O God, that are thine own;  
Govern and lift them up on high.  
Thee, Lord, we daily magnify.   

Thy Name we worship and adore,  
Ever, when Time shall be no more;  
Vouchsafe this Day to keep us pure,  
From harms and wilful sins secure.   

O let thy mercy, Lord, descend  
On us, whose hopes on thee depend:  
Lord, since my Trust is fixed on thee,  
O let me ne'er confounded be.     

Gloria Patri.  
[To the Common Tunes.]  
TO thee, O Father, to the Son  
And Holy Ghost, we give  
Glory that was of old, is now,  
And shall this World survive.   

Gloria Patri.  
[As the 100 Psalm.]  

TO thee, O Father, to the Son  
And Holy Ghost, whom we adore,  
Be Glory, as it was of old,  
Is now, and shall be Evermore.   
FINIS.    

An Advertisement.  
THo' all these Psalms are to be sung to the Tunes commonly used in Churches; yet more of them are fitted to some of those Tunes than before. Not to mention the many that may be sung as the 100 Psalms; These following are to be sung as the twenty fifth Psalm: viz. Psal. 25.53.62.67.70.71. These as the Hundred and thirteenth: viz. Psal. 82.85.113. And these as the Hundred Forty Eighth: viz. 135. (second Metre) 136.148.