6 Fear him, ye saints; and you will then Make you his service your delight, PART II. C. M. 1 APPROACH, ye children of the Lord, I'll teach you the true discipline 2 Let him who length of life desires, 3 The crooked paths of vice decline, 4 The Lord from heaven beholds the just And, when distress'd, his gracious ear 5 But turns his wrathful look on those To cut them off, and from the earth 6 Deliverance to his saints he gives, 7 Great troubles may afflict the just, The righteous he will keep from harm, 8 The wicked, from their wickedness, Whilst righteous men, whom they detest, 9 For God preserves the souls of those 0 SELECTION 30. L. M. From the xxxvi. Psalm of David.. LORD, thy mercy, my sure hope, The highest orb of heaven transcends ; Thy sacred truth's unmeasured scope Beyond the spreading sky extends. 2 Thy justice like the hills remains, Unfathom'd depths thy judgments are; Thy providence the world sustains, The whole creation is thy care. 3 Since of thy goodness all partake, With what assurance should the just Thy sheltering wings their refuge make, And saints to thy protection trust! 4 Such guests shall to thy courts be led, To banquet on thy love's repast; And drink, as from a fountain's head, Of joys that shall for ever last. 5 With thee the springs of life remain, Thy presence is eternal day; O let thy saints thy favour gain, To upright hearts thy truth display. SELECTION 31. From the xxxvii. Psalm of David PART I. II. 2. THOUGH wicked rich or great, Yet let not their successful state Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. He'll make, like light, serene and clear, 4 With quiet mind on God depend, Nor envy the success of crime: PART II. II. 2. 1 THE good man's way is God's delight: He orders all the steps aright Of him that moves by his command; For God upholds him with his hand. While soon the wicked race decays. 3 The upright shall possess the land, His portion shall for ages stand; His mouth with wisdom is supplied, His tongue by rules of judgment moves, His heart the law of God approves; Therefore his footsteps never slide. PART III. II. 2. 1 THE wicked I in power have seen, 2 Observe the perfect man with care, 3 God to the just will aid afford, SELECTION 32. C. M. From the xxxviii. Psalm of David. THY HY chastening wrath, O Lord, restrain, Nor let on me the heavy storm Of thy displeasure fall. 2 My sins, which to a deluge swell, And, for my feeble strength to bear, 3 But, Lord, before thy searching eyes The groanings of my burden'd soul 4 Forsake me not, O Lord, my God, SELECTION 33. C. M. From the xxxix. Psalm of David. LORD, let me know my term of days, How soon my life will end: The numerous train of ills disclose, 2 My life, thou know'st, is but a span, And every man, in best estate, 3 Man, like a shadow, vainly walks, 4 Why then should I on worthless toys On thee alone my steadfast hope 5 Lord, hear my cry, accept my tears, 6 O spare me yet a little time; SELECTION 34. L. M. From the xl. Psalm of David. WAITED meekly for the Lord, Who did his gracious ear afford, And heard from heaven my humble cry. 4 Who can the wondrous works recount, Which thou, O God, for us hast wrought! The treasures of thy love surmount The power of numbers, speech, and thought. 5 I've learnt that thou hast not desired Offerings and sacrifice alone; Nor blood of guiltless beasts required For man's transgression to atone. 6 I therefore come-come to fulfil The oracles thy books impart: 'Tis my delight to do thy will; Thy law is written in my heart. 7 In full assemblies I have told Thy truth and righteousness at large, 8 Nor kept within my breast confined Thy faithfulness and saving grace: |