PSALM 27. PART 1. (C. M.)

A declaration of trust and confidence in Gon amidst dangerɛ, with a triumphant assurance of final victory. 1 WHOM should I fear, since God to me Is saving health and light? Since strongly He my life supports, What can my soul affright?

2 Within his heav'nly house to dwell,
I earnestly desire;

His wond'rous beauty there to view,
And His blest will inquire.

3 For there I shall with comfort rest,
From all my deep distress;

And safe as on a rock abide

In that secure recess.

4 While God o'er all my haughty foes,
My humble head shall raise ;
And I my joyful offering bring,
And sing glad songs of praise.

PART 2. (C. M.)?

1 CONTINUE, LORD, to hear my voice,
Whene'er to Thee I cry;

In mercy all my prayers receive,
Nor my request deny.

2 When us to seek Thy glorious face
Thou kindly dost advise;
"Thy glorious face I'll always seek,"
My grateful heart replies.

3 I trust, that all my future life

Shall with thy love be crown'd;
Or else my fainting soul would sink
With sorrow compass'd round

4 Wait still on God, my soul! From Him
Courage and strength derive;
Though He delay, He will at length
Thy fainting heart revive.

PSALM 28. PART 1. Old Version. (C. M.)

A hymn of triumph for deliverance, and an intercesssion for the church.

1 To render thanks unto the LORD
How great a cause have I!
My voice, my prayer, and my complaint,
That heard so willingly.

2 He is my shield and fortitude,
My buckler in distress;
My heart rejoiceth greatly, and
My song shall Him confess.

3 Thy people and thine heritage,

LORD, bless, guide, and preserve; Increase them, LORD, and rule their hearts, That they may never swerve.

PART 2. (C. M.)

A prayer for deliverance from afflictions.

10 LORD, my Rock, to Thee I cry,
In sighs consume my breath;
Oh! answer, or I shall become
Like them who sleep in death.

2 Regard my supplications, LORD,
The cries that I repeat,
With tearful eye and lifted hand
Before Thy mercy-seat.

3 Then I, with due acknowledgment,
Thy praises will resound,

From whom my prayer in deep distress
A gracious answer found.

4 When Thou hast made my joys complete,
To Thee... To Thee, I'll raise
The grateful tribute of my thanks,
And ever sing Thy praise.

PSALM 29. Old Version. (C. M.)

The Prophet calleth upon men to admire the greatness of God, and the magnificent effects of His power.

1 GIVE to the LORD, ye sons of men,
Give ye with one accord,

All praise and honour, might and strength,
Unto the living LORD.

2 Give glory to His holy Name,
And honour Him alone;
Give worship to His Majesty,
Within His holy throne.

3 The LORD doth sit upon the floods,
Their fury to restrain;

He of the world is Lord and King,
And evermore shall reign.

4 The LORD will give His people strength,
Whereby they shall increase;

And He will bless His chosen flock,
With everlasting peace.

PSALM 31. PART I. Old Version. (C. M.)

Supplication for deliverance and gratitude for Divine mercies. the first verse of this Psalm, (the fifth of the Bible version,) was pronounced by Messiah when expiring on the cross. (Luke, xxiii. 46.)

1 INTO Thy hands, LORD, I commit
My soul, which is thy due;
Because Thou hast redeemed it,
O LORD, my God, most true.

2 To me, thy servant, LORD, express,
And shew Thy joyful face;
And save me, LORD, for thy goodness,
Thy mercy, and Thy grace.

3 Ye saints, love ye the LORD alway,
The faithful He doth guide;
And to the proud He doth repay,
According to their pride.

4 Be of good courage, all ye just ;
On GOD your strength depend;
For those in Him that put their trust,
HE ever will defend.

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PART 2. (S. M.)

O THOU great God of truth,

Our lives and all are Thine;
Since what we are, is all Thy gift,
To Thee we'll all resign.

How great Thy mercies are,

To such as fear Thy name!

Which Thou, for those that trust Thy care,

Dost to the world proclaim.

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O all ye saints, the LORD
With eager love pursue;
Who to the just will help afford,
And give the proud their due.

Ye, that on God rely,
Courageously proceed;

For He will still your hearts supply
With strength in time of need.

PSALM 32. (L. M.)

The blessedness of those whose sins are forgiven them. 1 How bless'd, whose sins have pardon gain'd, No more in judgment to appear! Whose guilt remission has obtain'd, And whose repentance is sincere.

2 When I the dreadful wound disclos'd, The guilt that tortur'd me within,

Then Thy forgiveness interpos'd,

And mercy's healing balm pour'd in.

3 True penitents shall thus succeed,

Who seek Thee whilst Thou may'st be found;
And, from the common deluge freed,
Shall see remorseless sinners drown'd.

4 Thy favour, LORD, in all distress,
My tow'r of refuge I must own;
Thou shalt my haughty foes suppress,
And me with songs of triumph crown.