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30 But Phineas, fir'd with holy rage, th' Almighty vengeance to assuage, Did, by two bold offenders' fall, th' atonement make that ransom'd all. 31 As him a heav'nly zeal had mov'd, so heav'n the zealous act approv❜d; To him confirming, and his race, the priesthood he so well did grace.

32 At Meribah God's wrath they mov'd; who Moses, for their sakes reprov'd; 53 Whose patient soul they did provoke, till rashly the meek prophet spoke. 34 Nor, when possess'd of Canaan's land, did they perform their Lord's comNor his commission'd sword employ the guilty nations to destroy. [mand, 35 Not only spar'd the pagan crew, but, mingling, learnt their vices too; 36 And worship to those idols paid, which them to fatal snares betray'd. 37, 38 To devils they did sacrifice their children, with relentless eyes;

Approach'd their altars thro' a flood of their own sons' and daughters' blood.

No cheaper victims would appease
No blood her idols reconcile,

Canaan's remorseless deities; but that which did the land defile.

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the harden'd reprobates suffice; and daily did new crimes invent. God's wrath against his people drew,

his own inheritance abhorr❜d.

39 Nor did these savage cruelties For after their heart's lust they went, 40 But sins of such infernal hue Till he, their once indulgent Lord, 41 He them defenceless did expose, to their insulting heathen foes; And made them on the triumph wait of those who bore them greatest hate. 42 Nor thus his indignation ceas'd; their list of tyrants still increas'd, Till they, who God's mild sway declin'd, were made the vassals of mankind. 43 Yet when, distress'd, they did repent, his anger did as oft relent; But freed, they did his wrath provoke, renew'd their sins, and he their yoke. 44 Nor yet implacable he prov'd, nor heard their wretched cries unmov'd; 45 But did to mind his promise bring, 46 Compassion too he did impart And pity for their suff'rings bred 47 Still save us, Lord, and Israel's bands, So to thy name our thanks we'll raise, 48 Let Israel's God be ever bless'd, Let all his saints, with full accord, sing loud Amens-Praise ye the Lord.

and mercy's inexhausted spring. ev'n to their foes' obdurate heart; in those who them to bondage led. together bring from heathen lands; and ever triumph in thy praise. his name eternally confess'd :

PSALM CVII.

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O God your grateful voices raise, who does your daily Patron prove;
And let your never ceasing praise attend on his eternal love.

2,3 Letthose give thanks, whom he from bands of proud oppressing foes releas'd; And bro't them back from distant lands, from north and south, and west and east. 4, 5 Through lonely desert ways they went, nor could a peopled city find; Till quite with thirst and hunger spent, their fainting souls within them pin'd. 6 Then soon to God's indulgent ear did they their mournful cry address; Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear, and freed them from their deep distress; 7 From crooked paths he led them forth, and in the certain way did guide To wealthy towns of great resort, where all their wants were well supplied. O then that all the earth with me would God, for this his goodness, praise; And for the mighty works which he throughout the wond'ring world displays! 9 For he from heav'n the sad estate of longing souls with pity views; To hungry souls, that pant for meat,

his goodness daily food renews.

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10 Some lie, with darkness compass'd round, in death's uncomfortable shade, And with unwieldy fetters bound, by pressing cares more heavy made. 11, 12 Because God's counsels they defied, and lightly priz'd his holy word, With these afflictions they were tried; they fell, and none could help afford. 13 Then soon to God's indulgent ear did they their mournful cry address; Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear, and freed them from their deep distress. 14 From dismal dungeons, dark as night, and shades, as black as death's abode, He brought them forth to cheerful light, and welcome liberty bestow'd. 15 O then that all the earth with me would God, for this his goodness, praise! And for the mighty works which he throughout the wond'ring world displays; 16 For he, with his almighty hand, Nor could the massy bars withstand,

the gates of brass in pieces broke! or temper'd steel resist his stroke.

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with bold transgressions God defy; oppress'd with sore diseases lie. abhors to taste the choicest meats; to death's inhospitable gates.

17 Remorseless wretches, void of sense, And, for their multiplied offence, 18 Their soul, a prey to pain and fear, And they by faint degrees draw near 19 Then straight to God's indulgent ear do they their mournfui cry address; Who graciously vouchsafes to hear, and frees them from their deep distress. 20 He all their sad distempers heals, his word both health and safety gives; And, when all human succour fails, from near destruction them retrieves. 21 O then that all the earth with me would God, for this his goodness, praise; And for the mighty works which he throughout the wond'ring world displays! 22 With off'rings let his altar flame, whilst they their grateful thanks express, And with loud joy his holy name, for all his acts of wonder, bless.

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23, 24 They that in ships, with courage bold, o'er swelling waves their trade Do God's amazing works behold, and in the deep his wonders view. 25 No sooner his command is past, than forth the dreadful tempest flies, Which sweeps the sea with rapid haste, and makes the stormy billows rise. 26 Sometimes the ships, toss'd up to heav'n, on tops of mountain waves appear; Then down the steep abyss are driv'n, whilst ev'ry soul dissolves with fear. 27 They reel and stagger to and fro, like men with fumes of wine oppress'd; Nor do the skilful seamen know which way to steer, what course is best. 28 Then straight to God's indulgent ear they do their mournful cry address; Who graciously vouchsafes to hear, and frees them from their deep distress. 29,30 He does the raging storm appease, and makes the billows calm and still; With joy they see their fury cease, and their intended course fulfil.

31 O then that all the earth with me would God, for this his goodness, praise; And for the mighty works which he throughout the wond'ring world displays! 32 Let them, where all the tribes resort, advance to heav'n his glorious name, And in the elder's sov❜reign court, with one consent his praise proclaim.

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33,34 A fruitful land, where streams abound, God's just revenge, if people sin, Will turn to dry and barren ground, to punish those that dwell therein. 35,36 The parch'd and desert heath he makes to flow with streams and springing Which for his lot the hungry takes, and in strong cities safely dweils. [wells, 37,38 He sows the field, the vineyard plants, which gratefully his toil repaya Nor can, whilst God his blessing grants, his fruitful seed or stock decay.

39 But when hissins heav'n's wrath provoke, his health and substance fade away; He feels th' oppressor's galling yoke, and is of grief the wretched prey. 40 The prince that slights what God commands, expos'd to scorn, must quit his And over wild and desert lands, where no path offers, stray alone: [throne; 41 Whilst God, from all afflicting cares, sets up the humble man on high, And makes in time his num'rous heirs with his increasing flocks to vie 42,43 Then sinners shall have nought to say, the just a decent joy shall show; The wise these strange events shall weigh, and thence God's goodness fully know.

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PSALM CVIII.

to magnify thy name;

GOD, my heart is fully bent
My tongue with cheerful songs of praise shall celebrate thy fame.
2 Awake, my lute; nor thou, my harp,
Whilst I with early hymns of joy

3 To all the list'ning tribes, O Lord,
And to those nations sing thy praise,
4 Because thy mercy's boundless height
And far beyond th' aspiring clouds
5 Be thou, O God, exalted high
And let the world, with one consent,
6 That all thy chosen people thee
Let thy right hand protect me still,
7 Since God himself hath said the word,
With joy I Sechem will divide,
8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh too,
Their strength my regal pow'r supports,
9 Moab I'll make my servile drudge,
And through the proud Philistine lands
10 By whose support and aid shall I
Who will my troops securely lead

11 Lord, wilt not thou assist our arms,
And wilt not thou of these our hosts
12 O to thy servant in distress
For vain it is on human aid

13 Then valiant acts shall we perform,
For God it is, and God alone,

PSALM CIX.

GOD, whose former mercies make Hold not thy peace, but my sad state 2 For sinful men, with lying lips, And with their studied slanders seek 3 Their restless hatred prompts them still And all against my life combine, 4 Those whom with tend'rest love I us'd, Whilst I, of other friends bereft, 5 Since mischief, for the good I did, And hatred's the return they make 6 Their guilty leaders shall be made And, when he's tried, his mortal foe

thy warbling notes delay; prevent the dawning day. thy wonders I will tell, that round about us dwell; the highest heav'n transcends, thy faithful truth extends. above the starry frame; confess thy glorious name. their Saviour may declare; and answer thou my pray❜r. whose promise cannot fail, and measure Succoth's vale. and Ephraim owns my cause; and Judah gives my laws. on vanquish'd Edom tread; my conqu'ring banners spread. their well fenc'd city gain? thro' Edom's guarded plain? which late thou didst forsake? once more the guidance take? thy speedy succour send; for safety to depend.

if thou thy pow'r disclose; that treads down all our foes.

my constant praise thy due, with wonted favour view: 'deceitful speeches frame, to wound my spotless fame. malicious lies to spread ; by causeless fury led. my chief opposers are; resort to thee by pray'r. their strange reward does prove for undissembled love; to some ill man a slave; for his accuser have.

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7 His guilt, when sentence is pronounc'd,
Whilst his rejected pray'r but serves
8 He, snatch'd by some untimely fate,
Another, by divine decree,

9, 10 His seed shall orphans be, his wife
His vagrant children beg their bread,
11 His ill got riches shall be made
The fruit of all his toil shall be

12 None shall be found that to his wants
Or to his helpless orphan seed

13 A swift destruction soon shall seize And the next age his hated name

14 The vengeance of his father's sins God on his mother's crimes shall think, 15 All these, in horrid order rank'd, Till his fierce anger quite cuts off

shall meet a dreadful fate,
his crimes to aggravate.
sha'n't live out half his days;
shall on his office seize.
a widow, plung'd in grief;
where none can give relief.
to usurers a prey;
by strangers borne away.
their mercy will extend,
the least assistance lend.
on his unhappy race;
shall utterly deface.
upon his head shall fall;
and punish him for all.
before the Lord shall stand,
their mem❜ry from the land.

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16 Because he never mercy show'd,
And sought to slay the helpless man,
17 Therefore the curse he lov'd to vent
And blessing which he still abhorr'd,
18 Since he in cursing took such pride,
Through all his veins, and stick like oil,
19 This, like a poison'd robe, shall still
Or an envenom❜d belt, from which

20 Thus shall the Lord reward all those
That with malicious false reports
21 But for thy glorious name, O God,
And for thy plenteous mercy's sake,
22 For I, to utmost straits reduc'd,
My heart is wounded with distress,
23 I, like an ev'ning shade, decline,
Like locusts, up and down I'm toss'd,
24,25 My knees with fasting are grown weak,
All that behold me shake their heads,
26, 27 But for thy mercy's sake, O Lord,
That all may see 'tis thy own act,

28 Then let them curse, so thou but bless;
Of all that my destruction seek,
29 My foe shall with disgrace be cloth'd;
His own confusion, like a cloak,
30 But I to God, in grateful thanks,
And where the great assembly meets,
31 For him the poor shall always find
And he shall from unrighteous doonis

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but still the poor oppress'd; with heavy woes distress'd. shall his own portion prove; shall far from him remove. like water it shall spread, with which his bones are fed. his constant cov'ring be, he never shall be free. that ill to me design; against my life combine. do thou deliver me; preserve and set me free. am void of all relief; and quite pierc'd thro' with grief. which vanishes apace; and have no certain place. my body lank and lean; and treat me with disdain. do thou my foes withstand; the work of thy right hand. let shame the portion be while I rejoice in thee. and, spite of all his pride, the guilty wretch shall hide. my cheerful voice will raise; set forth his noble praise. their sure and constant friend; their guiltless souls defend.

PSALM CX.

HE Lord unto my Lord thus spake, "Till I thy foes thy footstool make, 2" Sit thou, in state, at my right hand : "Supreme in Sion thou shalt be,

and all thy proud opposers see

"Subjected to thy just command.

3Thee, in thy pow'r's triumphant day, the willing nations shall obey "And, when thy rising beams they view,

"Shall all, redeem'd from error's night, appear as numberless and bright "As crystal drops of morning dew."

4 The Lord hath sworn, nor sworn in vain, that, like Melchisedech's, thy reign And priesthood shall no period know :

5 No proud competitor to sit

at thy right hand will he permit, But in his wrath crown'd heads o'erthrow.

6 The sentenc'd heathen he shall slay, and fill with carcases his way, Till he hath struck earth's tyrants dead;

7 Put in the high way brooks shall first, like a poor pilgrim, stake his thirst, And then in triumph raise his head.

PSALM CXI.

RAISE ye the Lord; our God to praise my soul her utmost pow'rs shall

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raise ;

With private friends, and in the throng of saints, his praise shall be my song: 2 His works, for greatness tho' renown'd, his wondrous works with ease are found By those who seek for them aright, 3 His works are all of matchless fame, His truth, confirm'd through ages past, 4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd, And to posterity record,

5 His bounty, like a flowing tide, And he will ever keep in mind

and in the pious search delight. and universal glory claim; shall to eternal ages last. to keep his wondrous works in mind; that good and gracious is our Lord. has all his servants' wants supplied; his cov❜nant with our fathers sign'd.

6 At once astonish'd and o'erjoy'd, they saw his matchless pow'r employ'd, Whereby the heathen were suppress'd,

7 Just are the dealings of his hands, 8 By truth and equity sustain'd,

9 He set his saints from bondage free, For ever to remain the same :

and we their heritage possess'd. immutable are his commands, and for eternal rules ordain'd. and then establish'd his decree, holy and rev'rend is his name.

10 Who wisdom's sacred prize would win, must with the fear of God begin: Immortal praise and heav'nly skill have they who know and do his will.

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PSALM CXII.

HALLELUJAH.

THAT man is blest who stands in awe of God, and loves his sacred law; 2 His seed on earth shall be renown'd, and with successive honours 3 His house, the seat of wealth, shall be an inexhausted treasury; [crown'd. His justice, free from all decay,

4 The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light
To pity the distress'd inclin'd,
5 His lib'ral favours he extends,
Yet what his charity impairs,

6 Beset with threat'ning dangers round,
The sweet remeinbrance of the just
7 Ill tidings never can surprise
8 On safety's rock he sits and sees

shali blessings to his heirs convey. shines brightest in affliction's night;

as well as just to all mankind. to some he gives, to others lends;

he saves by prudence in affairs. unmov'd shall he maintain his ground: shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.. his heart, that, fix'd, on God relies:

the shipwreck of his enemies.

9 His hands, while they his alms bestow'd, his glory's future harvest sow'd, Whence he shall reap wealth, fame, renown, a temp'ral and eternal crown.

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