He bade them venture through the deep, 10 He gave them water from the rock, 417} PSALM 114. L. M. WHEN hand, 3 Or sent to men by Moses' hands, Joshua, the same with Jesus, and signifies a His mercy ages past have known, And ages long to come shall own. 2 Let the redeemed of the Lord Left the proud tyrant and his land, The tribes with cheerful homage own The wonders of his grace record: Their King, and Judah was his throne. Israel, the nation whom he chose, 2 Across the deep their journey lay; And rescu'd from their mighty foes. The deep divides to make them way; 3 [When God's almighty arm had broke Jordan beheld their march, and fled Their fetters and th' Egyptian yoke, With backward current to his head. They trac'd the desert, wandering round 3The mountains shook like frighted sheep, A wild and solitary ground! Like lambs the little hillocks leap; 4 There they could find no leading road, Not Sinai on her base could stand, Nor city for a fix'd abode; Conscious of sovereign power at hand. Nor food, nor fountain to assuage 4 What power could make the deep divide? Their burning thirst, or hunger's rage.] Make Jordan backward roll his tide? In their distress, to God they cry'd; Why did ye leap, ye little hills? God was their Saviour and their guide; And whence the fright that Sinai feels? He led their march far wandering round; 5 Let every mountain, every flood 'Twas the right path toCanaan's ground. Retire, and know th' approaching God, 6 Thus when -our first release we gain The King of Israel: see him here! From sin's old yoke, and Satan's chain, Tremble, thou earth, adore 'and fear. We have this desert world to pass, 6 He thunders, and all nature mourns; A dangerous and a tiresome place. The rock to standing pools he turns;7 He feeds and clothes us all the way, Flints spring with fountains at his word, And fires and seas confess the Lord. 5 He guides our footsteps, lest we stray; He guards us with a powerful hand, And brings us to the heavenly land. 80 let the saints with joy record The truth and goodness of the Lord! How great his works! how kind his ways! Let every tongue pronounce his praise. Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his throne of grace? 2 The man that walks in pious ways, While others gripe and grind the poor, Sweet charity attends his door.] 6 He loves his enemies, and prays For those that curse him to his face: And doth to all men still the same, That he would hope or wish from them. 7 Yet when his holiest works are done, His soul depends on grace alone : This is the man thy face shall see, And dwell forever, Lord, with thee. 452 PSALM 24. C. M. bor St. Davids, Abridge, London. Dwelling with God, THE earth forever is the Lord's, he works with righteous hands, Twita adams numerous race; That trusts his Maker's promises, 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, Religion and justice, goodness and truth; or, duties to God and man; or, the qualifications of a Christian ̧ 1 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, Great God, and dwell before thy face? The man that minds religion now, And humbly. Walks with God below. 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean, Whose lips still speak the thing they mean; No slanders dwell upon his tongue: He hates to do his neighbour wrong. 3 [Scarce will he trust an ill report, Or vent it to his neighbour's hurt. Sinners of state he can despise, But saints are honour'd in his eyes.] 4 [Firm to his word he ever stood, And always makes his promise good; Nor dares to change the thing he swears, Whatever pain or loss he bears.] 5 [He never deals in bribing gold, And mourns that justice should be sold WATTS, 2 3 4 He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, And built it on the seas. But who among the sons of men May visit thine abode? He that hath hands from mischief clean, Whose heart is right with God. This is the man may rise, and take The blessings of his grace; This is the lot of those that seek The God of Jacob's face. Now let our souls' immortal powers To meet the Lord prepare: Lift up their everlasting doors, The King of glory's near.. 5The King of glory! who can tell The wonders of his might? He rules the nations; but to dwell With saints is his delight. 5 Enter, with all thy glorious train, PSALM 132. L. M. 454} Dunstan, Eaton. At the settlement of a church; or, the ordination of a minister. 1 WHERE shall we go to seek and find An habitation for our God, A dwelling for th' Eternal Mind, Among the sons of flesh and blood? 2 The God of Jacob chose the hill Of Zion, for his ancient rest; And Zion is his dwelling still, His church is with his presence blest. 3" Here will I fix my gracious throne, "And reign forever," saith the Lord; "Here shall my power and love be known, "And blessings shall attend my word. 4" Here will I meet the hungry poor, "And fill their souls with living bread: "Sinners, that wait before my door, "With sweet provision shall be fed. "Girded with truth, and cloth'd with grace, "My priests, my ministers shall shine: "Not Aaron, in his costly dress, "Made an appearance so divine. "The saints, unable to contain "Their inward joy, shall shout and sing; The Son of David here shall reign, "And Zion triumph in her King. 7["Jesus shall see a numerous seed Born here, t' uphold his glorious name; His crown shall flourish on his head, "While all his foes are cloth'd with shame."] PSALM 118. 3d Part. C. M. X 455} Rochester, London. Christ the foundation of his church. B which God in Zion lays, EHOLD the sure foundation-stone, 2 3 4 To build our heavenly hopes upon, Yet on this rock the church shall rest, 456 PSALM 45. 2d Part. L. M. Christ and his church; or, the mystical marriage THE King of saints, how fair his face, Adorn'd with majesty and grace! He comes with blessings from above, And wins the nations to his love. 2 At his right hand, our eyes behold The queen array'd in purest gold; The world admires her heavenly dress, Her robe of joy and righteousness. 3 He forms her beauties like his own; He calls and seats her near his throne; Fair stranger, let thine heart forget The idols of thy native state. 4 So shall the King the more rejoice In thee, the favourite of his choice: Let him be lov'd, and yet ador'd, For he's thy Maker and thy Lord. 50 happy hour, when thou shalt rise To his fair palace in the skies, And all thy sons, (a numerous train) Each like a prince in glory reign. 6 Let endless honours crown his head; Let every age his praises spread; While we, with cheerful songs, approve The condescensions of his love. 3 Strike through thy stubborn foes, Or melt their hearts t' obey; While justice,meekness,grace and truth Attend thy glorious way. 4 Thy laws, O God, are right; Thy throne shall ever stand: Tanoint thy sacred head.] 6 [Behold, at thy right hand The Gentile church is seen, Like a fair bride in rich attire, And princes guard the queen. 7 Fair bride, receive his love: Forget thy father's house: Forsake thy gods, thy idol gods, And pay thy Lord thy vows. 8 O let thy God and King Thy sweetest thoughts employ! Thy children shall his honours sing In palaces of joy.] PSALM 87. L. M. 458 97th Psalin, Greens 100th. The church the birth place of the saints; or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian church. 1 GO OD in his earthly temple lays Foundations for his heavenly praise: He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits every house That pays its night and morning vows; But makes a more delightful stay Where churches meet to praise and pray. 3 What glories were describ'd of old! What wonders are of Zion told! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. 4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew Shall there begin their lives 'anew: Angels and men shall join to sing The hill, where living waters spring. 5 When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be an honour to appear As one new born, or nourish'd there. Let me within thy courts be seen, Like a young cedar, fresh and green. 2 There grow thy saints in faith and love, Blest with thine influence from above; Not Lebanon, with all its trees, Yields such a comely sight as these, 3 The plants of grace shall ever live; (Nature decays, but grace must thrive) Time, that doth all things else impair, Still makes them flourish strong and fair. 4 Laden with fruits of age, they shew The Lord is holy, just and true: None that attend his gates shall find A God unfaithful or unkind. 460} 1 PSALM 48. 1st Part. S. M. X The church is the honour and safety of a nation. GREAT is the Lord our God; And let his praise be great; He makes his churches his abode, His most delightful seat. 2 These temples of his grace, 3 4 5 6 7 How beautiful they stand! The honours of our native place, And bulwarks of our land.] In Zion, God is known A refuge in distress; How bright has his salvation shone Through all her palaces. When kings against her join'd, In wild confusion of the mind, He sends his tempest, roaring loud, Oft have our fathers told, How well our God secures the fold We' to his house repair, We'll think upon his wondrous grace, And seek deliverance there. 461 PSALM 48. 2d Part. S. M X The beauty of the church; or, goshel worship and order. 1 FAR AR as thy name is known The world declares thy praise; Thy saints, O Lord, before thy throne, Their songs of honour raise. 2 With joy let Judah stand On Zion's chosen hill, 5 How decent and how wise! How glorious to behold! 462} 1NOT HYMN 152. B. 2. C. M. X OT to the terrors of the Lord, Whose names are writ in heaven 5 The saints on earth, and all the dead, 6 In such society as this My weary soul would rest: And lead the tribes, thy chosen sheep, PAUSE 1. 5 Hast thou not planted with thy hands 7 Thy mourning vine, that lovely tree. 9 Lord, when this vine in Canaan grew, The man that dwells where Jesus is, 12 O! for his sake, attend our cry; THE CHURCH'S AFFLICTIONS, PSALM 80. L. M. Shine on thy churches, lest they die ; * 464} 463} The church's PSALM 44. C. M. of old, |