In that same desert where he did 19 Then utter'd their blaspheming doubts; "set out with various fare? "and gushing streains ensued; 21 The Lord with indignation heard: on thankless Israel came: 22 Because their unbelieving hearts 25 Thus man with angel's sacred food, 26 From heaven he made an east wind 28 Within their trenches be let fall the luscious easy prey; And all around their spreading camp 29 They fed, were fill'd; he gave them 32 Yet still they sinn'd, nor would afford 33 Therefore through fruitless travels he But turn'd his kindled wrath aside, 40 How oft did they provoke him there 41 They tempted him by turning back When Israel's God refused to be 42 Nor call'd to mind the hand and day 44 He turn'd their rivers into blood, 49 He turn'd his anger loose, and set no time for it to cease; And with their plagues ill angels sent, 50 He clear'd a passage for his wrath 51 The deadly pest from beast to man, It slew their heirs, their eldest hopes, 53 He led them on, and in their way And to his holy mount,the prize 55 To them the outcast heathen's land And in their foe's abandon'd tents 56 Yet still they tempted, still provoked 66 He smote their host, that from the a scatter'd remnant came, With wounds imprinted on their backs of everlasting shame. [tents 67 With conquests crown'd, he Joseph's and Ephraim's tribe forsook; 68 But Judah chose, and Sion's mount for his loved dwelling took. 69 His temple he erected there, with spires exalted high; While deep,and fix'd, as those of earth, the strong foundations lie. 70 His faithful servant David too he for his choice did own, And from the sheepfolds him advanced to sit on Judah's throne. 71 From tending on the teeming ewes, he brought him forth to feed His own inheritance, the tribes of Israel's chosen seed. 72 Exalted thus, the monarch proved a faithful shepherd still; He fed them with an upright heart, and guided them with skill. PSALM 79. 4 The neighbouring lands our small rewith loud reproaches wound; [mains And we a laughing-stock are made to all the nations round. 5 How long wilt thou be angry, Lord !? must we for ever mourn? Shall thy devouring jealous rage, like fire, for ever burn? 6 On foreign lands, that know not thee, thy heavy vengeance shower; Those sinful kingdoms let it crush, that have not own'd thy power. 7 For their devouring jaws have prey'd on Jacob's chosen race; And to a barren desert turn'd their fruitful dwelling-place. 8 O think not on our former sins but speedily prevent The utter ruin of thy saints, almost with sorrow spent. 9 Thou God of our salvation, help, and free our souls from blame; So shall our pardon and defence exalt thy glorious name. 10 Let infidels, that scoffing say, "Where is the God they boast?" In vengeance for thy slaughter'd saints, perceive thee to their cost. 11 Lord, hear the sighing prisoner's thy saving power extend; [moans, Preserve the wretches doom'd to die, from that untimely end. 12 On them who us oppress, let all our sufferings be repaid; Make their confusion seven times more than what on us they laid. 13 So we, thy people and thy flock, shall ever praise thy name; And with glad hearts our grateful thanks, from age to age proclaim. ISRAEL'sShepherd, Joseph's Guide, Thou that dost on the Cherubs ride, of thy resistless strength to find. BEHOLD, O God, how heathen hosts And all the ills we suffer now, have thy possession seized! Thy sacred house they have defiled, thy holy city razed! 2 The mangled bodies of thy saints abroad unbury'd lay; Their flesh exposed to savage beasts, S Quite through Jerusalem was their like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away. 4 0 thou, whom heavenly hosts obey, how long shall thy fierce anger burn? How long thy suffering people pray, and to their prayers have no return? 5 When hungry, we are forced to drench our scanty food in floods of woe; When dry, our raging thirst we quench with streams of tears that largely flow 6 For us the heathen nations round, as for a common prey, contest Our foes with spiteful joys abound, like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away. 8 Thou bro't'st a vine from Egypt's land; its goodly boughs did cedars seem; Its branches to the sea were spread, and reach'd to proud Euphrates' stream. 12 Why then hast thou its hedge o'erthrown, which thou hadst made so firm and strong? Whilst all its grapes, defenceless grown, are pluck'd by those that pass along. 13 See how the bristling forest boar with dreadful fury lays it waste; 14 To thee, O God of hosts, we pray; and perish at thy dreadful frown. by thy right hand secured from wrong; The Son of Man in mercy bless, whom for thyself thou mad'st so strong. 18 So shall we still continue free from whatsoe'er deserves thy blame; And, if once more revived by thee, will always praise thy holy name. 19 Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou the lustre of thy face display; And all the ills we suffer now, like scatter'd clouds, shall pass away.} TO God, our never-failing strength, 2 Compose a hymn of praise, and touch your instruments of joy; Let psalteries and pleasant harps your grateful skill employ. 13 Let trumpets at the great new moon, 5 This he for a memorial fix'd, but could not understand. 6 Your burden'd shoulders I relieved, and set them free from all. At Meribah's contentious stream 8 While I my solemn will declare, will lend thy listening ear; of all the nations round. 10 The Lord thy God am I, who thee brought forth from Egypt's land; 'Tis I that all thy just desires supply with liberal hand. 11 But they, my chosen race, refused to hearken to my voice; Nor would rebellious Israel's sons make me their happy choice. 12 So I, provoked, resign'd them up. to every lust a prey; And in their own perverse designs permitted them to stray. [fall 13 0 that my people wisely would should never know an end. 16 All parts with plenty should abound, with finest wheat their field: The barren rocks, to please their taste, should richest honey yield. PSALM 82. GOD in the great assembly stauds, where his impartial eye In state surveys the earthly gods, 4 Protect the humble helpless man, {hosts 10 When thy right hand their numerous As Zeba and Zalmuna, so let all their princes fare: 12 Who, with the same design inspired, thus vainly boasting spake, 5 They neither know, nor will they" In firm possession for ourselves learn, but blindly rove and stray; 6 Well then might God in anger say, 8 Arise, and thy just judgments, Lord, Hno longer silent be; FOLD not thy peace, O Lord our God, Nor with consenting quiet looks our ruin calmly see. 2 For lo! the tumults of thy foes o'er all the land are spread; And those who hate thy saints and thee, lift up their threatening head. S Against thy zealous people, Lord, they craftily combine; And to destroy thy chosen saints have laid their close design. 4" Come let us cut them off," say they, 5 Thus they against thy people's peace 6 The Ishmaelites, that dwell in tents, And Moab's sons, our ruin vow, with Hagar's race combined. "let us God's houses take." 13 To ruin let them haste, like wheels which downward swiftly move; Like chaff before the wind, let all their scatter'd forces prove. 14, 15 As flames consume dry wood, or heath, that on parch'd mountains grows, So let thy fierce pursuing wrath with terrors strike thy foes. 16, 17 Lord, shroud their faces with dis- 18 So shall the wondering world confess, PSALM 84. GOD of hosts, the mighty Lord, how lovely is the place Where thou, enthroned in glory, show'st 2 My longing soul faints with desire 3 The birds, more happy far than I, 5 Thrice happy they, whose choice has 6 Who pass through Baca's thirsty vale, 7 Proud Ammon's offspring, Gebal too, Their pools are fill'd with rain, which with Amalek conspire; The Lords of Palestine, and all the wealthy sons of Tyre. 8 All these the strong Assyrian king their firm ally have got; Who with a powerful army aids the incestuous race of Lot. PART II. at their request dost grant. [thou 7 Thus they proceed from strength to strength, and still approach more near 8 O Lord, the mighty God of hosts, 9 But let such vengeance come to them, Thou God of Jacob, let my prayer as once to Midian came; To Jabin and proud Sisera, at Kishun's fatal stream; be still with favour beard. 9 Behold, O God, for thou alone canst timely aid dispense. On thy anointed servant look, Than, Lord, in any place besides a thousand days to spend. Much rather in God's house will I the meanest office take, Than in the wealthy tents of sin my pompous dwelling make. 11 For God, who is our Sun and Shield, will grace and glory give; And no good thing will he withhold from them that justly live. 12 Thou God, whom heavenly hosts how highly blest is he, [obey, Whose hope and trust, securely placed, is still reposed on thee! PSALM 85. ORD, thou hast granted to thy land favours we implored, And faithful Jacob's captive race hast graciously restored. 2,3 Thy people's sins thou hast forgiven, and all their guilt defaced; Thou hast not let thy wrath flame on, nor thy fierce anger last. 4 O God our Saviour, all our hearts to thy obedience turn; That, quench'd with our repenting tears, thy wrath no more may burn. [still, 5, 6 For why should'st thou be angry 8 God's answer patiently I'll wait; kis mourning saints will bless. our nation shall appear. 10 For mercy now with truth is join'd, and righteousness with peace, Like kind companions, absent long, with friendly arms embrace. 11, 12 Truth from the earth shall spring, whilst heaven shall streams of justice pour; And God, from whom all goodness flows, shall endless plenty shower. 13 Before him righteousness shall march, and his just paths prepare; Whilst we his holy steps pursue with constant zeal and care. PSALM 86. To my complaint, O Lord my God, thy gracious ear incline; Hear me, distress'd, and destitute of all relief but thine. 2 Do thou, O God, preserve my soul, that does thy name adore; Thy servant keep, and him, whose trust relies on thee, restore. 3 To me, who daily thee invoke, thy mercy, Lord, extend; 4 Refresh thy servant's soul, whose hopes on thee alone depend. 5 Thou, Lord, art good, nor only good, but prompt to pardon too; Of plenteous mercy to all those who for thy mercy sue. 6 To my repeated humble prayer, O Lord, attentive be; 7 When troubled, I on thee will call, for thou wilt answer me. 8 Among the gods there's none like thee, O Lord, alone divine! To thee as much inferior they, as are their works to thine. 9 Therefore their great Creator thee the nations shall adore; Their long misguided prayers and praise to thy bless'd name restore. 10 All shall confess thee great, and great the wonders thou hast done; Confess thee God, the God supreme,, confess thee God alone. PART II. 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I from truth shall ne'er depart; In reverence to thy sacred name devoutly fix my heart. 12 Thee will I praise, O Lord my God, praise thee with heart sincere; And to thy everlasting name eternal trophies rear. 13 Thy boundless mercy shown to me transcends my power to tell; For thou hast oft redeem'd my soul from lowest depths of hell. 14 O God, the sons of pride and strife have my destruction sought; Regardless of thy power, that oft has my deliverance wrought. 15 But thou thy constant goodness didst to my assistance bring; Of patience, mercy, and of truth, thou everlasting spring! 16 O bounteous Lord, thy grace and strength to me thy servant show; Thy kind protection, Lord, on me, thine handmaid's son, bestow. 17 Some signal give,which my proud foes may see with shame and rage, When thou, O Lord, for my relief and comfort dost engage. PSALM 87. G the Lord there condescends to dwell, OD's temple crowns the holy mount; 2 His Sion's gates, in his account, our Israel's fairest tents excel. 3 Fame glorious things of thee shall sing O city of the Almighty King! |