In pastures fresh he makes me feed, 2 He brings my wandering spirit back, 3 When I walk through the shades of death 4 Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, 5 The sure provisions of my God O may thine house be mine abode, 6 There would I find a settled rest, 1 2 PSALM 23.-S. M. [*] Since he is mine, and I am his, He leads me to the place If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim, And guides me in his own right way, While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; [shade, Tho' I should walk through death's dark My Shepherd's with me there. 5 In sight of all my foes Thou dost my table spread; 6 The bounties of thy love 1 Shall crown my following days; PSALM 24.-C. M. [*] THE earth forever is the Lord's, THE He rais'd its arches o'er the floods, 2 But who among the sons of men He that has hands from mischief clean, 3 This is the man may rise, and take 4 Now let our soul's immortal powers 5 The King of Glory! who can tell 1 PSALM 24.-L. M.. [*] Saints dwell in heaven; or, Christ's ascension THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's, He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling place., 2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky : Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker, God? 8 He that abhors and fears to sin, [clean Whose heart is pure, whose hands are Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob's face: These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dwell in everlasting light. PAUSE. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of Glory nigh! Who can this King of Glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. 6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord the Saviour way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqueror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before, He opens heaven's eternal door, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. PSALM 25.-1st Part. S. M. [b] Ver. 1-11. Waiting for pardon and direction LIFT my soul to God, 1 2 I My trust is in his name: Let not my foes that seek my blood Sin and the powers of hell Lord, make me know thy covenant well, 3 From the first dawning light 5 The Lord is just and kind; 6 1 The methods of his grace. For his own goodness' sake He saves my soul from shame; He pardons (though my guilt be great) PSALM 25.-2d Part. S. M. [*] W 2 The Lord shall make him know The wonders of his covenant show, And all his love impart. The dealings of his hand Are truth and mercy still, With such as to his covenant stand, Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker's face : Their seed shall taste the promises PSALM 25.-3d Part. S. M. [b] Ver. 15-22. Distress of soul; or, backsliding 1 4 5 and desertion. MINE eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord; I love to plead his promises, Turn, turn thee to my soul; When will thy hand release my feet When shall the sovereign grace Restore me from those dangerous ways My wandering feet have trod! The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my wo: My spirit languishes, my heart With every morning light |