From the xxv. Psalm of David. 1 TO GOD, in whom I trust, 2 Those who on thee rely, Be that the shameful lot of such 3 To me the truth impart, And lead me in thy way; For thou art he that brings me help, 4 Thy mercies and thy love, And, for thy wondrous goodness' sake, 6 His mercy and his truth The righteous LORD displays, 7 He those in justice guides Who his direction seek; And in his sacred paths shall lead 8 Through all the ways of GOD 9 Since mercy is the grace That most exalts thy fame, 10 Whoe'er, with humble fear, To GOD his duty pays, Shall find the LORD a faithful guide, In all his righteous ways. 11 For GOD to all his saints His secret will imparts, And does his gracious cov'nant write 12 To Israel's chosen race 1 Continue ever kind : And, in the midst of all their wants, J From the xxvi. Psalm of David.* I shall not fail who all my trust 2 I'll wash my hands in innocence, Pour the glad hymn of triumph thence, 3 My thanks I'll publish there and tell 1 That seat affords me most delight WH From the xxvii. Psalm of David. HOM should I fear, since God to me Since strongly he my life supports, 2 Henceforth within his house to dwell His wondrous beauty there to view, 3 For there I may with comfort rest, And safe, as on a rock, abide In that secure recess. *Extract from the Journal of the General Convention, 1832. 4. Resolved, As the sense and declaration of this Convention, that so much of the rubrics in the form of consecration of a church or chapel as requires the singing of Psalm 26, verses 6, 7, and 8,' will hereafter be duly complied with by singing verses 2 and 3, in the selection from the 26th Psalm, included in the Psalms in Metre authorized by these resolutions to be set forth." 4 When us to seek thy glorious face Thou kindly dost advise ; Thy glorious face I'll always seek," 5 Then hide not thou thy face, O LORD, My God and Saviour, leave not him 6 Though all of nearest earthly ties Yet thou, whose love excels them all, 7 Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord, 8 I trusted that my future life Should with thy love be crown'd; 9 God's time with patient faith expect, With inward strength: do thou thy part, From the xxviii. Psalm of David. 1ADOR'D for ever be the LORD; From whom the cries of my distress 2 He is my strength and shield, my heart 3 The LORD, the everlasting God, The saving health, the saving strength 4 O save and bless thy people, Lord, Feed, strengthen, and support their hearts, From the xxix. Psalm of David. 1 YE His wondrous pow'r to all declare. 2 To his great name fresh altars raise; Devoutly due respect afford; Him in his holy temple praise, Where he's with solemn state ador'd. 3 'Tis he that, with amazing noise, The watery clouds in sunder breaks; When he from heav'n in thunder speaks. 5 God rules the angry floods on high; His boundless sway shall never cease; His saints with strength he will supply, And bless his own with constant peace. PSALM 25. · (c. M.) From the xxx. Psalm of David. 1 IN my distress to God I cried, And from the grave's expecting mouth 20 to his courts, ye saints of his, 3 His wrath has but a moment's reign, The night of grief is recompens'd 4 Therefore, O LORD, I'll gladly sing And, as thy favours endless are, PSALM 26. (s. M.) From the xxxi. Psalm of David. 1 DEFEND me, LORD, from shame, For still I trust in thee; As just and righteous is thy Name 2 Bow down thy gracious ear, 3 To thee, the GoD of truth, (For thou preserv'st me from my youth,) 4 My hope, my steadfast trust, That thou, my GOD, art good and just, 5 Whate'er events betide, Thy wisdom times them all; Then, LORD, thy servant safely hide 6 The brightness of thy face 7 How great thy mercies are Which thou, for those that trust thy care, 8 O all ye saints, the LORD With eager love pursue; Who to the just will help afford, 9 Ye that on God rely, Courageously proceed; For he will still your hearts supply With strength in time of need. From the xxxii. Psalm of David. 1 HE'S blest whose sins have pardon gain'd, No more in judgment to appear; |