1 He rais'd my head to see the light, PSALM 3. Second Part. C. M. MY Doubts and Fears suppressed. Y God, the tempter would persuade, And all my swelling sins appear Too big to be forgiven. 2 But thou, my righteousness and strength, 3 I cried, and from his holy hill 4 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, I 'woke, and wonder'd at the 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, 7 Salvation to the Lord belongs, 10 PSALM 4. First Part. L. M. God the Saviour our confidence and portion. 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 died. 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, PSALM 4. Second Part. C. M. 1 LORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray⚫ I am for ever thine: I fear before thee all the day, 2 And while I rest my weary head, 3 I 'Tis sweet conversing on my bed 4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, PSALM 5. C. M. For the Lord's Day Morning. 1 LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear To thee will I direct my prayer, 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 Make every path of duty straight, 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 PSALM 6. C. M. Complaint in Sickness. anger, Lord, rebuke me not, 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? 5 He hears when dust and ashes speak, He saves us for our Saviour's sake, 6 The virtue of his sovereign word For silent graves praise not the Lord; MY PSALM 7. C. M. The Christian's integrity-an appeal to God. 3 If I indulge in thoughts unjust, 4 If there were malice hid in me, 5 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, 6 Let sinners and their wicked rage Shall not the God of truth engage, 7 He knows the heart, he tries the reins, 8 For me their malice dug a pit, But there themselves are cast: |