PSALM 16.

1 PROTECT me from my cruel foes,
And shield me, Lord, from harm,
Because my trust I still repose
On thy almighty arm.

2 I strive each action to approve
To his all-seeing eye:

No danger shall my hopes remove,
Because he still is nigh.

3 Therefore my heart all grief defies, My glory does rejoice;

My flesh shall rest in hope to rise,
Wak'd by his pow'rful voice.

4 Thou shalt the paths of life display,
That to thy presence lead;
Where pleasures dwell without allay,
And joys that never fade.

PSALM 18.

1 No change of times shall ever shock My firm affection, Lord, to thee; For thou hast always been my rock, A fortress and defence to me.

2 Thou my deliv'rer art, my God;
My trust is in thy mighty pow'r :
Thou art my shield from foes abroad,
At home my safeguard and my tow'r.

3 To thee I will address my pray'r,

To whom all praise we justly owe; So shall I, by thy watchful care,

Be guarded from my treach'rous foe.

4 To heav'n I made my mournful pray'r,
To God address'd my humble moan;
Who graciously inclin'd his ear,
And heard me from bis lofty throne.

PSALM 19.

1 THE heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord,
Which that alone can fill;
The firmament and stars express
Their great Creator's skill.

2 The dawn of each returning day

Fresh beams of knowledge brings; And from the dark returns of night Divine instruction springs.

3 Their doctrine does its sacred sense Through earth's extent display; Whose bright contents the circling sun Does round the world convey.

4 From east to west, from west to east,
His restless course he goes ;

And through his progress cheerful light
And vital warmth bestows.

PSALM 21.

1 THE king, O Lord, with songs of praise
Shall in thy strength rejoice;
With thy salvation crown'd, shall raise
To heav'n his cheerful voice.

2 For thou, whate'er his lips request,
Not only dost impart ;

But hast with thy acceptance blest
The wishes of his heart.

3 Thy goodness and thy tender care
Have all his hopes outgone;

A crown of gold thou mad'st him wear,
And sett'st it firmly on.

4 Because the king on God alone
For timely aid relies;

His mercy still supports his throne,
And all his wants supplies.

PSALM 23.

1 THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord,
Vouchsafes to be my guide;

The Shepherd, by whose constant care
My wants are all supplied.

2 In tender grass he makes me feed, And gently there repose;

Then leads me to cool shades, and where Refreshing water flows.

3 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim,
And, to his endless praise,
Instruct with humble zeal to walk
In his most righteous ways.

4 I pass the gloomy vale of death,
From fear and danger free;
For there his aiding rod and staff
Defend and comfort me.

5 Since God does thus his wondrous love Through all my life extend,'

That life to him I will devote,
And in his temple spend.

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PSALM 25.

To GOD in whom I trust,
I lift my heart and voice:
Oh, let me not be put to shame,
Nor let my foes rejoice.

2 To me thy truth impart,"
And lead me in thy way:

For thou art he that brings me help:
On thee I wait all day.

3 Let all my youthful crimes
Be blotted out by thee;
And for thy wond'rous goodness' sake,
In mercy think on me.

4 His mercy, and his truth,

The righteous Lord displays,
In bringing wand'ring sinners home,
And teaching them his ways.

PSALM 34.

1 THRO' all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.

2 Of his deliv'rance I will boast,
Till all that are distrest

From my example comfort take,
And charm their griefs to rest.

3 O magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt his name;
When in distress to him I call'd,
He to my rescue came.

4 O make but trial of his love,
Experience will decide,

How bless'd they are, and only they,
Who in his truth confide.