CXIII. (II.) HALLELUJAH! raise, O raise Yet to view the heav'ns He bends, To our God the song of praise ; Yea to earth He condescends; All His servants join to sing Passing by the rich and great God our Saviour, and our King. For the low and desolate. Blessed be for evermore He can raise the poor to stand O'er all nations God alone, He the broken spirit cheers, When death alarm'd me, He removed My dangers and my fears ; God's tender mercy knows no bound, His truth shall ne'er decay : Then let the willing nations round Their grateful tribute pay, CXVIII. 1.-(1, 2. 15. 17. 19.) N. V. O PRAISE the Lord, for He is good, His mercies ne'er decay: Let thankful Israel say. Whom God has saved from harm; By His Almighty arm. But still prolongs my days; I may advance His praise. Then open wide the temple-gates To which the just repair, That I may enter in, and praise My great Deliv'rer there. Thou art my Lord, O God, and still I'll praise Thy holy Name: Because Thou only art my God, I'll celebrate Thy fame. O then with me give thanks to God, Who still does gracious prove; And let the tribute of our praise Be endless as His love, (III.) CXVIII. Of righteous men abound; With victory is crown'd. Through all the world renown'd; With victory is crown'd. His works, whilst I have breath : Into the hand of death. The gates of righteousness; And praise His Name confess. dd 0!? CXVIII. (IV.) , What can man's weak arm avail ? While my helpers He befriendeth, Vainly shall my foes assail. Than in man's brief changeful hour ; Than in princes' mightiest power. When the thronging nations came, Through my God's victorious Name. heart's deep adoration Let my |