"Thy rod shall crush thy foes with ease, "As potters' earthen work is broke." PSALM 2. Third Part. L. M. God the Holy Ghost invites and warns persecutors and infidels. NOW," saith the spirit of the Lord, "To those who sit on earthly thrones; Rejoice with trembling at his word, "And at his feet submit your crowns. 2" With faith and love address the Son, "Lest he grow angry, and ye die; "His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, "If ye provoke his jealousy. 3 "His frowns shall drive you quick to hell, "For he is God, and ye but dust; 1 Happy the souls that know him well, LORD, how many are my foes, My peace they daily discompose, 1 He rais'd my head to see the light, PSALM 3. Second Part. C. M. MY God, the tempter would persuadę, There's no relief in heaven; And all my swelling sins appear Too big to be forgiven. 2. But thou, my righteousness and strength, 3 I cry'd, and from his holy hill I call'd my Father, and my God, 4 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, I 'woke, and wonder'd at the That guarded my repose. grace 5 What, tho' the hosts of death and hell 6 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, For Christ hath broke the serpent's teeth, And death has lost his sting. 7 Salvation to the Lord belongs, His arm alone can save; Blessings attend thy people here, PSALM 4. First Part. L. M. God our portion and Christ our hope. GOD of grace and righteousness, Hear and attend when I complain; Thou hast enlarg'd me in distress, Bow down a gracious ear again. 2 Ye sons of men, in vain ye try To turn my glory into shame; How long will scoffers love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name! 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside : He hears the cry of penitents, For the dear sake of Christ that dy'd. 4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, We put our trust in Christ alone, And glory in his pard'ning grace. 5 Let the unthinking many say, "Who will bestow some earthly good?" But, Lord, thy light and love we pray; Our souls desire this heavenly food. 6 Then shall my cheerful pow'rs rejoice At grace and favours so divine, Nor will I change my happy choice, 1 LORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray ; I am for ever thine : I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary head, From cares and bus'ness free, 'Tis sweet conversing on my bed With my own heart and thee. 3 I pay this evening sacrifice; And when my work is done, 4 Thus, with my thoughts compos'd to peace, 1 For the Lord's Day Morning. ORD, in the morning thou shalt hear To thee will I direct my prayer, To thee lift up mine eye; 2 Up to the hills where Christ is gone, 3 Thou art a God before whose sight Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, 4 But to thy house will I resort, 5 Oh may thy spirit guide my feet 6 My watchful enemies combine They flatter with a base design 7 Lord, crush the serpent in the dust, While those that in thy mercy trust 8 The men that love and fear thy name 1 PSALM 6. C. M. Complaint in Sickness. IN anger, Lord, rebuke me not, Withdraw the dreadful storm; Nor let thy fury grow so hot, 2 My soul's bow'd down with heavy cares, My flesh with pain opprest; My couch is witness to my tears, 3 Sorrow and pain wear out my days; 4 Shall I be still afflicted more? Mine eyes consum'd with grief? 5 He hears when dust and ashes speak, He saves us for our Saviour's sake, 6 The virtue of his sov❜reign word |