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REVELATION xi. 17. We give Thee thanks, O LORD GOD Almighty, Which art, and wast, and art to come; because Thou hast taken to Thee Thy great power, and hast reigned.

XV. 4. Who shall not fear Thee, O LORD, and glorify Thy Name, for Thou only art holy.

Glory be to the Father, &c.

1010 J. L. HOPKINS, V. 17.

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MACFARREN.

PSALM CXIX. 9. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? even by ruling himself after Thy word.

10. With my whole heart have I sought Thee; O let me not wander from Thy commandments.

II. Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee.

12. Blessed art Thou, O LORD; O teach me Thy statutes.

13. With my lips have I declared all the judgments of Thy mouth.

14. I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

15. I will meditate in Thy precepts, and have respect unto Thy ways.

16. I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy word.

MACFARREN.

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WISDOM Xviii. 14, 15. While all things were in quiet silence, and the night was in the midst of her course; the Almighty Word of the LORD came down from His royal Throne.

PSALM Xciii. 1. The LORD is King, He hath put on glorious apparel, He hath girded Himself with strength. Amen, Amen.

MACFARREN.

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ISAIAH XXVi. 20. Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.

21. For, behold, the LORD cometh out of His place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.

WINTLE.

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PSALM XXVII. 9. Hide not Thy face far from me: leave me not, neither forsake me, O GOD of my salvation.

14. Wait on the LORD, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. PYE.

PSALM XXV.

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5. Lead me in Thy truth and teach me, for Thou art the GOD of my salvation.

6. Remember, O LORD, Thy tender mercies, for they have been ever of old.

7. Remember not the sins of my youth, but according to Thy mercy remember Thou me for Thy goodness' sake. 5. Lead me in Thy truth and teach me, for Thou art the GOD of my salvation. Amen.

PYE.

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ISAIAH XXV. 1. O LORD, Thou art my GOD. O LORD, I will exalt Thee. I will praise Thy Name, for Thou hast done wonderful things. Thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.

PYE.

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All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the LORD with cheerful voice;
Him serve with fear His praise forth tell,
Come ye before Him and rejoice.

PSALM C. 1. O be joyful in the LORD, all ye lands; serve the LORD with gladness, and come before His presence with a song.

2. Be ye sure that the LORD He is GOD: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

3. O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful unto Him, and speak good of His Name.

4. For the LORD is gracious, His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth from generation to generation.

(Sung at the same time as the above.)
For why? the Lord our God is good;
His mercy is for ever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,

And shall from age to age endure.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

(Sung at the same time as the above.)

Praise GOD from Whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, Angelic Host,

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

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POLE.

PSALM XXIX. I. Give to the LORD, O ye sons of the Mighty, O give to the LORD glory and strength.

2. Give to the LORD what is due to His Name, and worship God in the beauty of holiness.

3. The voice of the LORD is upon the waters, the God of glory thundereth.

4, 5. The voice of the LORD resounds with power: His voice, it is full of majesty: it breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

7. The voice of the LORD riveth asunder the flames of fire. 8. The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.

9. The voice of the LORD makes the deer to start, and layeth the forest bare, and in His temple all declare His glory.

10. The LORD sat enthroned at the flood. The LORD reigns as King for ever.

II. The LORD will give strength to His people. The LORD will give His people the blessing of peace.

SALAMAN.

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PSALM Vi. 2. Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am weak: O LORD, heal me, for my bones are vexed.

3. My soul also is sore troubled: but, LORD, how long wilt Thou punish me?

4. Turn Thee, O LORD, and deliver my soul: O LORD, save me, for Thy mercies' sake,

XX. 9. Save, LORD, and hear us, when we call upon Thee.

lxxxv. 7. O shew us Thy mercy, and grant us Thy salvation. Amen.

SALAMAN.

1020 WINTER, vv. 2-4.

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PSALM 1xxxiv. 1. How lovely are Thy habitations, gracious LORD of Hosts.

2. My soul yearneth, yea, it fainteth for Thy hallowed courts, O LORD, where heart and flesh exult in chanting praises of the living GOD.

3. Yea, the sparrow finds a dwelling, to her nest the swallow turns, where she rears her tender young. Also have I found Thine Altars, LORD of Hosts, my King and GOD!

4. Blessed are those who dwell with Thee, ever will they praise Thee.

5. How happy are they who are strong in Thee, for with their hearts Thy paths they keep. How happy are they who dwell with Thee, O LORD GOD of Hosts.

8. O hear my prayer. Give ear, mighty Lord, O Lord GOD of Jacob.

9. Behold our shield, O GOD, and regard the face of Thy Messiah.

10. For one day in Thy courts, O LORD, is better than a thousand.

II. I would rather humbly stand at the doorway of GOD's house, than live in tents where evil dwelleth.

12. For a sun and shield is GOD, He will grace and glory grant, and from the just will He no good withhold. 13. Holy LORD, how blest are those who trust in Thee. SALAMAN.

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PSALM XVI. I. Preserve me, O GOD, for in Thee do I put my trust.

2. O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my GOD, my gladness is centred in Thee;

3. And in the pious of the earth, and in the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

7. I will bless the LORD, Who hath given me counsel. 8. I have set the LORD always before me.

1. Preserve me, O GOD, for in Thee do I put my trust. 8. Because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 1. Preserve me, O GOD.

Amen.

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SALAMAN.

PSALM lxxxiv. 9. Behold, O GOD, our defender, and look upon the face of Thine anointed.

lxi. 6. O LORD, grant the king a long life (xxi. 6) and make him glad with the joy of Thy countenance.

cxxxii. 19. As for his enemies, clothe them with shame but upon himself let his crown flourish. Amen. ELVEY.