NOTE.-Some verses in the longer Psalms and Hymns are bracketed, to show that, if deemed advisable, they may be omitted without interfering with the sense; and some of the Psalms and Hymns are bracketed in more places than one, in which cases a choice is afforded as to which of the bracketed verses shall be left out, and which retained; thus preventing the necessity of always omitting the same verses. 1 PSALM S. C. M Blessedness of the righteous. 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 doth bend, He still shall flourish, and success All his designs attend. 4 For God approves the just man's ways, But sinners, and the path they tread, B 3 4 God's care unceasing. O GOD! how constant is thy love! L. M. 2 Thou spread'st the curtain of the night, And still we draw our wonted breath. Trust in God. 1 O LORD, that art my righteous Judge, Thou still redeem'st me from distress; M. 2 While worldly minds impatient grow 3 So shall my heart o'erflow with joy, Than theirs, who stores of corn and wine 4 Then down in peace I'll lay my head, 5 Prayer. C. M. 1 LORD, hear the voice of my complaint, To Thee alone, my King, my God, 2 Thou in the morn my voice shalt hear; To Thee devoutly I'll look up, |