LONDON NEW. C. M. From the Scotch Psalter, 1635. (II.) N. V. LO STRIVE each action to approve To His all-seeing eye; No danger shall my hopes remove, Because He still is nigh. Therefore my heart all grief defies, My glory does rejoice; My flesh shall rest in hope to rise, Waked by His powerful voice. Thou, Lord, when I resign my breath, The least corruption see. Thou shalt the paths of life display, That to Thy presence lead; Where pleasures dwell without allay, And joys that never fade. XVI. ORD, keep me, for I trust in Thee; Be Thou my Guard and Guide: Securely may I walk or rest, If Thou art at my side. Thou art my portion, Lord, from Thee Thy strong defence bestows. Whose precepts give me light; Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, Where darkness has the power; Nor doom Thy Holy One to feel Corruption's mortal hour. The path of endless life and light Thy mercy shall make known, And bid me taste the joy that beams From Thy eternal throne. THE XIX. I.-(1, 2, 3, 4.) THE heavens declare Thy Glory, Lord, The firmament and stars express The dawn of each returning day Fresh beams of knowledge brings; Their powerful language to no realm 'Tis nature's voice, and understood Their doctrine does its sacred sense Through earth's extent display; N. V. d THOS. TALLIS. About 1565. TALLIS. C. M. (Ordination Hymn.) XIX. II. (7, 8. 13, 14.) GOD'S perfect law converts the soul, Reclaims from false desires; With sacred wisdom His sure Word The statutes of the Lord are just, Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord, So shall my prayer and praises be N. V. |