6 Then shall the glad converted world To God their homage pay; And scatter'd nations of the earth One sovereign Lord obey. 7" is his supreme prerogative O'er all mankind to reign; "T is just that he shouid rule the world, Who does the world sustain. 8 The rich, who are with plenty fed, That power, which first their being From the xxiii. Psalm of David. I THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord, Vouchsafes to be my guide; The shepherd, by whose constant care My wants are all supplied. 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, And gently there repose; Then leads me to cool shades, and where Refreshing water flows. 3 He does my wand'ring soul reclaim, 5 Since God doth thus his wondrous love Through all my life extend, That life to hira I will devote, And in his temple spend. PSALM 19. C. M. From the xxiv. Psalm of David. 2 He framed and fix'd it on the seas; With righteousness to crown. 6 Such is the race of saints, by whom 7 Erect your heada, eternal gates; The King of glory: see! he comes 8 Who is the King of glory 7 who? 9 Erect your heads, ye gates; unfold In state to entertain The King of glory: see! he comes 10 Who is the King of glory? whe 7 The Lord of hosts renown'd; Of glory he alone is King, PSALM 20. S. M. From the xxv. Psalm of Davia. 1 TO God, in whom I trust, 3 To me thy truth impart, And lead me in thy way; 4 Thy mercies and thy love, 3 His mercy and his truth The righteous Lord displays, Who his direction seek; 9 Since mercy is the grace 11 For God to all his saints His secret will imparts, And does his gracious covenant write In their obedient hearts. 12 To Israel's chosen race And in the midst of all their wants PSALM 21. C. M. 1 JUDGE me, O Lord, for I the paths 2 I'll wash my hands in innocence, 3 My thanks I'll publish there, and tell Extracted 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 anthorized by these resolutions to be set forth." PSALM 22. C. M. From the xxvii. Psalm of Devid 1 WHOM should I fear, since God te me Is saving health and light? 2 Henceforth within his house to dwell I earnestly desire; His wondrous beauty there to view, 3 For there I may with comfort rest 4 When us to seek thy glorious face "Thy glorious face I'll always seek," My grateful heart replies. 5 Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord, Nor me in wrath reject; My God and Saviour, leave not him 6 Though all of nearest earthly ties Yet thou, whose love excels them all, 7 Instruet me in thy paths, O Lord, 8 I trusted that my future life. Should with thy love be crown'd; Or else my fainting soul had sunk, With sorrow compass'd round. 9 God's time with patient faith expect, Who will inspire thy breast With inward strength: do thou thy part, And leave to him the rest. PSALM 23. C. M. From the xxviii. Pealm of David. 1 ADORED for ever be the Lord; His praise I will resound, From whom the cries of my distress A gracious answer found. 2 He is my strength and shield, my heart Has trusted in his Name; And now relieved, my heart, with joy, His praises shall proclaim. 3 The Lord, the everlasting God, Is my defence and rock, The saving health, the saving strength Of his anointed flock. From the xxix. Pealm of David. IYE that in might and power excel, Your grateful sacrifice prepare; God's glorious actions loudly tell, His wondrous power to all declare. 2 'to his great Name fresh altars raise; Devontly due respect afford; Elim in his holy temple praise," Where he 's with solemn state adored. 3 T is he that, with amazing noise,, The wat'ry clouds in sunder breaks; The ocean trembles at his voice, When he from heaven in thunder speaks. 4 How full of power his voice appears! With what majestic terror crown'd! Which from their roots tall cedars tears, And strews their scatter'd branches round. 5 God rules the angry floods on high; His boundless sway shall never cease; Elis saints with strength he will supply, And bless his own with constant peace. PSALM 25. C. M. From the xxx. Psalm of David. IIN my distress to God I cried, Who kindly did relieve, And from the grave's expecting mouth 20 to his courts, ye saints of his, 3 His wrath has bat a moment's reign, Therefore, O Lord, I'll gladly sing PSALM 26. S. M. From the xxxi. Pealm of David. 1 DEFEND me, Lord, from shame, For still I trust in thee; As just and righteous is thy Name From danger set me free 12 Bow down thy gracious car, 3 To thee, the God of truth, I willingly resign. 4 My hope, my steadfase rust, 1 on thy help repose: That thou, my God, art good ar Just, My soul with comfort knows. 5 Whate'er events betide, Thy wisdom times them all, To me, O Lord, disclose; To such as fear thy Name, PSALM 23. From the xxxiii. Pealm of David PART I. C. M. LET all the just to God, with joy, To sing glad songs of praise. 2 Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes, In joyful concert meet; And new-made songs of loud applause 3 For faithful is the word of God; 5 Let earth, and all that dwell therein, Before him trembling stand; For, when he spake the word, 't was made, "T was fix'd at his command. PART II. C. M. Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees, Shall stand for ever sure; The settled purpose of his heart To ages shall endure. 2 How happy then are they, to whom The Lord for God is known! Whom he, from all the world besides, Has chosen for his own. 3 Our soul on God with patience waits; Our help and shield is he; 4 The riches of thy mercy, Lord, PSALM 29. From the xxxiv. Paalm of David. PART I. C. M. 1 Approach, ye children of the Lord, 2 Let him who length of life desires, His lips from falsehood free; 3 The crooked paths of vice decline, 4 The Lord from heaven beholds the just With favorable eyes; And, when distress'd, his gracious ear 5 But turns his wrathful look on those 6 Deliv'rance to his saints he gives, 7 Great troubles may afflict the Just 1 THROUGH all the changing scenes 8 The wicked, from their wickedness, of life, In trouble and in Joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ. 2 Of his deliv'rance I will boast, Till all that are distress'd From my example comfort take, And charm their griefs to rest." Their ruin shall derive; Whilst righteous men, whom they detest, Shall them and their's survive. 9 For God preserves the souls of those To banquet on thy love's repast; 5 With thee the springs of life remain, PSALM 31. From the xxxvii. Psalm of David. PART I. II. 2 PART II. II.2. 1 The good man's way is God's delight He orders all the steps aright Of him that moves by his command: Though he sometimes may be distress'd, Yet shall he ne'er be quite oppress'd, For God upholds him with his hand. 2 With caution shun each wicked deed In virtue's ways with zeal proceed, And so prolong your happy days; For God, who judgment loves, does stil Preserve his saints secure from ill, While soon the wicked race decays. 3 The upright shall possess the land, His portion shall for ages stand; His mouth with wisdom is supplied, His tongue by rules of judgment His heart the law of God approves ; Therefore his footsteps never slide. moves, PART III. II.2. And like a bay-tree fresh and green 1 The wicked I in power have seen, That spreads its pleasant branches But he was gone as swift as thought; No sign or track of him I found. 1 THOUGH wicked men grow rich or While on the latter end of those great, Yet let not their successful state 2 Depend on God, and him obey, Secure from danger and from want: Make his commands thy chief delight, And he, thy duty to requite, Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. To perfect every just design; And as a mid-day sun to shine. 4 With quiet mind on God depend And patiently for him attend!, Nor envy the success of crime; Who dare God's sacred will oppose, A common ruin shall attend. Because on him they still depend, PSALM 32. C. M. From the xxxviii. Psalm of David. 1 THY chast'ning wrath, O Lord, restrain, Though I deserve it ail; 2 My sins, which to a deluge swell, 3 But, Lord, before thy searching eyes The groanings of my burden'd sou |