3. Before a Sermon for the ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY, for the Recovery of Persons apparently drowned. Hy. 82. 4. At the Anniversary Meeting of a BENEFIT or PROVIDENT Society. Before Serm. Hy. 55. V. AT FUNERALS. Hy. 61. or 63. 64, or 65. 76. or 79. VI. MISCELLANEOUS PSALMS and HYMNS. *** In many Churches and Chapels, a Psalm or Hymn is frequently sung BEFORE the Commencement of Divine Service, in conformity with the Injunction issued by Queen Elizabeth.** The following Miscellaneous Psalms and Hymns are suitable for this Purpose. PSALMS.-9. 15, 16. 22. 24. Part 1. 27. Part 2. 33. Part 2. 43. 48. 67. 84. Parts 1, 2, and 3. 85, 86. Part 1. 92. 95. 97. Parts 1 and 2. 100. 106. Parts 1 and 2. 111. Parts 1 and 2. 118. Part 2. 122, 123. 135. Parts 1 and 2. 145. Part 3. 149, or 150. HYMNS. Morning Hymns, 66. or 67. Evening Hymns, 68, 69. Praise to our Creator, 70. On the Sunday, or Lord's Day, 74, 75. Jesus Christ the Way, the Truth, and the Life, 77, On Salvation, 78. Christ worthy of all Praise, 80. Christ the Source of Eternal Life, 83. CONCLUDING HYMNS, pages 163-165. DOXOLOGIES, pages 165, 166. *See Bp. Sparrow's Collection of Articles, Injunctions, &c. p. 75. London, 1661. 4to. COPY OF AN ADMONITION, PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIAN KNOWLedge, ON THE REVERENCE REQUIRED IN SINGING PSALMS. In order to reform the custom, which has prevailed, of sitting while Psalms are sung in the Public Service of God, it is necessary to observe, that the Church has, in all ages, appointed the reverent practice of STANDING, in singing praises to God. It plainly appears from several passages of Scripture, that this was the practice of the Jewish Church *; and, whenever the Angels are said to sing praises to God (as in the visions of Isaiah and St. John +), they are represented as STANDING. One of the Fathers (St. Basil), describing the practice of the Church in his time, says, "The people, rising from prayer, STAND UP to sing PSALMS. And as we STAND UP with reverence, in conformity to the Rubric, to praise God when the Psalms are read, we ought to do the same when they are SUNG. * See 2 Chron. vii. 6.; Neh. ix. 5. + See Isai, vi. 2, 3.; Rev. vii. 9, 10. xv. 2-4. The blessedness of the righteous, and the misery of the ungodly. 1 How blest is he who ne'er consents Nor stands in sinners' ways, nor sits 2 But makes the perfect law of God 3 Like some fair tree, which, fed by streams, With timely fruit does bend, He still shall flourish, and success All his designs attend. 4 For God approves the just man's ways, But sinners, and the paths they tread, B PSALM 2. (C.M.) The immediate occasion of this Psalm was, David's establishment in the kingdom of Israel; its ulterior object, the esta blishment of the kingdom of Messiah or Christ.-(Acts iv. 25, 26.) 1 WITH restless and ungovern'd rage 2 The great in counsel and in might 3 But God, who sits enthron'd on high, 4 Learn then, ye Princes, and give ear, 5 Approach the Son with due respect, 6 If but in part his anger rise, Who can endure the flame? Then blest are they, whose hope relies A Psalm of David, when driven from his throne by Absalom, his son; expressing his great confidence and security in the protection of God. (2 Sam. xv.-xviii.) 1 THE LORD alone is my defence, 2 Since, whensoe'er in deep distress, 3 Guarded by Him, I lay me down, For I through Him securely sleep, 4 Salvation to the LORD belongs, His blessing He extends to all, PSALM 4. (C. M.) The Psalmist reposeth in full assurance of faith on the lovingkindness of the Lord. 1 O LORD, that art my righteous judge, Thou still redeem'st me from distress; 2 While worldly minds impatient grow |