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PART III.

28 Yet unreclaim'd, this stubborn race
Baal-Peor's worship did embrace;
Became his impious guests, and fed
On sacrifices to the dead.

29 Thus they persisted to provoke
God's vengeance to the final stroke:
'Tis come-the deadly pest is come,
To execute their general doom.
SO But Phineas, fired with holy rage,
The Almighty vengeance to assuage,
Did, by two bold offenders' fall,

And pity for their sufferings bred
In those who them to bondage led.
47 Still save us, Lord, and Israel's bands
Together bring from heathen lands:
So to thy name our thanks we'll raise,
And ever triumph in thy praise.
48 Let Israel's God be ever bless'd,
His name eternally confess'd;
Let all his saints with full accord,
Sing loud Amens-Praise ye the Lord.
PSALM 107.

The atonement make that ransom'd all.To God your grateful voices raise,

31 As him a heavenly zeal had moved,
So heaven the zealous act approved;
To him confirming, and his race,
The priesthood he so well did grace.
S2 At Meribah God's wrath they moved,
Who Moses, for their sakes, reproved;
33 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 command,
Nor his commission'd sword employ
The guilty nations to destroy.
35 Not only spared the pagan crew,
But, mingling, learnt their vices too;
S6 And worship to those idols paid,
Which them to fatal snares betray'd.
57, 38 To devils they did sacrifice
Their children,with relentless eyes;
Approach'd their altars through a flood
Of their own sons' and daughters' blood.
No cheaper victims would appease
Canaan's remorseless deities;
No blood her idols reconcile,
But that which did the land defile.

PART IV.

89 Nor did these savage cruelties
The harden'd reprobates suffice;
For after their heart's lust they went,
And daily did new crimes invent.
40 But sins of such infernal hue
God's wrath against his people drew,
Till he, their once indulgent Lord,
His own inheritance abhorr'd.
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 ceased;
Their list of tyrants still increased,
Till they, who God's mild sway declined,
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 be their yoke.
44 Nor yet implacable be proved,
Nor heard their wretched cries unmoved;
45 But did to mind his promise bring,
And mercy's inexhausted spring.
46 Compassion too he did impart
L'en to their foes' obdurate heart;

who does your daily Patron prove; And let your never-ceasing praise attend on his eternal love.

2,3 Let those give thanks, whom he from bands

of proud oppressing foes released; And brought them back from distant lands,

from north and south,and west and east. 4, 5 Thro' lonely desert ways they went, nor could a peopled city find; Till quite with thirst and hunger spent, their fainting souls within them pined. 6 Then soon to God's indulgent ear,

did they their mournful cry address; Who graciously vouchsafed 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 supply'd.

8 0 then that all the earth with me would God,for this his goodness,praise; And for the mighty works which he

thro'out the wondering world displays! 9 For he from heaven the sad estate of longing souls with pity views; To hungry souls, that pant for meat, his goodness daily food renews. PART II.

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 defy'd,

and lightly prized his holy word, With these afflictions they were try'd; they fell, and none could help afford. 13 Then soon to God's indulgent ear

did they their mournful cry address, Who graciously vouchsafed 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 thro'out the wondering world disp?

.16 For he, with his Almighty hand, the gates of brass in pieces broke; Nor could the massy bars withstand, or temper'd steel resist his stroke. PART III.

17 Remorseless wretches, void of sense, with bold transgressions God defy; And, for their multiply'd offence,

oppress'd with sore diseases lie. 18 Their soul,a prey to pain and fear, abhors to taste the choicest meats; And they by faint degrees draw near to death's inhospitable gates. 19 Then straight to God's indulgent ear do they their mournful 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 0 then that all the earth with me would God,for this his goodness,praise; And for the mighty works which he

thro'out the wondering world displays! 22 With offerings let his altar flame, whilst they their grateful thanks express,

And with loud joy his holy name, for all his acts of wonder, bless. PART IV.

23, 24 They that in ships, with courage bold,

o'er swelling waves their trade pursue, 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: heaven,

on tops of mountain waves appear; Then down the steep abyss are driven, whilst every 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. 340 then that all the earth with me would God, for this his goodness,praise; And for the mighty works which he thro'out the wondering world displays! 32 Let them, where all the tribes resort, advance to heaven his glorious name, And in the elders' sovereign court,

with one consent his praise proclaim.

PART V.

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 wells,

Which for his lot the hungry takes,

and in strong cities safely dwells. 37, 33 He sows the field, the vineyard plants,

which gratefully his toil repay; Nor can, whilst God his blessing grants, his fruitful seed or stock decay. 39 But when his sins heaven's wrath provoke,

His health and substance fade away; He feels the oppressor's galling yoke, and is of grief the wretched prey. 40 The prince that slights what God com mands,

exposed to scorn,must quit his throne; And over wild and desert lands,

where no path offers, stray alone: 41 Whilst God, from all afflicting cares, sets up the humble man on high, And makes, in time, his numerous 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 shallweigh, and thence God's goodness fully know PSALM 108,

GOD, my heart is fully bent

to magnify thy name;

My tongue with cheerful songs of praise shall celebrate thy fame.

2 Awake,my lute; nor thou, my harp, thy warbling notes delay; Whilst I with early hymns of joy prevent the dawning day.

3 To all the listening tribes, O Lord thy wonders I will tell,

And to those nations sing thy praise, that round about us dwell; 4 Because thy mercy's boundless height the highest heaven transcends, And far beyond the aspiring clouds thy faithful truth extends. 5 Be thou, O God, exalted high above the starry frame; And let the world, with one consent, confess thy glorious name.

6 That all thy chosen people thee their Saviour may declare; Let thy right hand protect me still. and answer thou my prayer. 7 Since God himself hath said the word, whose promise cannot fail, With joy I Sechem will divide and measure Succoth' vale.

8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh too,
and Ephraim owns my cause;
Their strength my regal power supports,
and Judah gives my laws.

9 Moab I'll make my servile drudge,
on vanquish'd Edom tread;
And through the proud Philistine lands
my conquering banners spread.
10 By whose support and aid shall I
their well-fenced city gain?
Who will my troops securely lead
through Edom's guarded plain?
11 Lord, wilt not thou assist our arms,
which late thou didst forsake?
And wilt not thou of these our hosts

once more the guidance take?
12 0 to thy servant in distress
thy speedy succour send;
For vain it is on human aid
for safety to depend.

13 Then valiant acts shall we perform,
if thou thy power disclose;
For God it is, and God alone,
that treads down all our foes.

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PSALM 109.

GOD, whose former mercies make
my constant praise thy due,
Hold not thy peace, but my sad state
with wonted favour view:

2 For sinful men,with lying lips,
deceitful speeches frame,
And with their study slander seek
to wound my spotless fame.

3 Their restless hatred prompts them still
malicious lies to spread ;

And all against my life combine, by causeless fury led.

4 Those whom with tenderest love I my chief opposers are; [used Whilst I, of other friends bereft,

resort to thee by prayer. 5 Since mischief, for the good I did, their strange reward does prove, And hatred's the return they make for undissembled love:

6 Their guilty leaders shall be made to some ill man a slave;

And, when he's try'd, his mortal foe
for his accuser have.

7 His guilt, when sentence is pronounced,
sball meet a dreadful fate,
Whilst his rejected prayer but serves
his crimes to aggravate.

8 He, snatch'd by some untimely fate,
sha'n't live out half his days;
Another, by divine decree,

shall on his office seize.

9, 10 His seed shall orphans be, his wife a widow, plunged in grief;

His vagrant children beg their bread, where none can give relief.

11 His ill-got riches shall be made to usurers a prey;

The fruit of all his toil shall be

by strangers borne away.

12 None shall be found that to his wants
their mercy will extend,
Or to his helpless orphan seed

the least assistance lend.

13 A swift destruction soon shall seize
on his unhappy race;

And the next age his hated name
shall utterly deface.

14 The vengeance of his father's sins
upon his head shall fall;

God on his mother's crimes shall think.
and punish him for all.

15 All these,in horrid order rank'd,
before the Lord shall stand,
Till his fierce anger quite cuts off
their memory from the land.
PART II.

16 Because he never mercy show'd,
but still the poor oppress'd;
And sought to slay the helpless man,
with heavy woes distress'd:

17 Therefore the curse he loved to vent
shall his own portion prove;

And blessing, which he still abhorr'd, shall far from him remove.

18 Since he in cursing took such pride, like water it shall spread

Through all his veins, and stick like oil, with which his bones are fed.

19 This, like a poison'd robe, shall still
his constant covering be,

Or an envenom❜d belt, from which
he never shall be free.

20 Thus shall the Lord reward all those
that ill to me design;

That with malicious false reports
against my life combine.

21 But for thy glorious name, O God,
do thou deliver me;

And for thy plenteous mercy's sake,
preserve and set me free.
22 For I,to utmost straits reduced,
am void of all relief;

My heart is wounded with distress,

and quite pierced through with grief. 23 I like an evening shade decline, which vanishes apace;

Like locusts, up and down I'm toss'd,
and have no certain place.
24, 25 My knees with fasting are growr
my body lank and lean; [weak,
All that behold me shake their heads,

and treat me with disdain.

26, 27 But for thy mercy's sake, O Lord
do thou my foes withstand;
That all may see 'tis thy own act,
the work of thy right hand.

28 Then let them curse, so thou but bless.
let shame the portion be
Of all that my destruction seek,
while I rejoice in thee.

29 My foes shall with disgrace be clothed
and, spite of all his price,

His own confusion, like a cloak,
the guilty wretch shall hide,

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9 He set his saints from bondage free,
And then establish'd his decree,
For ever to remain the same:
Holy and reverend is his name.
10Who wisdom's sacred prize would win,
Must with the fear of God begin:
Immortal praise and heavenly skill
Have they who know and do his wil
PSALM 112.
HALLELUJAH.

"Till thy foes the footstool make,THATman is bless'd who stands in awe 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. S" Thee, in thy power'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." 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'er

throw.

6 The sentenced heathen he shall slay, And fill with carcases his way,

till he hath struck earth's tyrants dead; 7 But in the high-way brooks shall first, Like a poor pilgrim, slake his thirst, and then in triumph raise his head. PSALM 111.

Of God, and loves his sacred law; 2 His seed on earth shall be renown'd, And with successive honours crown'd. 3 His house, the seat of wealth,shall be An inexhausted treasury: His justice, free from all decay, Shall blessings to his heirs convey. 4 The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light Shines brightest in affliction's night; To pity the distress'd inclined, As well as just to all mankind. 5 His liberal favours he extends, To some he gives, to others lends; Yet what his charity impairs, He saves by prudence in affairs. 6 Beset with threatening dangers round, Unmoved shall he maintain his ground The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust. 7 Ill tidings never can surprise His heart, that, fix'd on God relies: 8 On safety's rock he sits and sees The shipwreck of his enemies. 9 His hands, while they his alms bestow'd, His glory's future harvest sow'd,

PRAISE ye the Lord; our God to Whence he shall reap wealth, fame, re

praise

My soul her utmost powers shall 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,
And in the pious search delight.
3 His works are all of matchless fame,
And universal glory claim;

His truth, confirm'd through ages past,
Shall to eternal ages last.

4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd
To keep his wondrous works in mind;
And to posterity record,

That good and gracious is our Lord.
5 His bounty, like a flowing tide,
Has all his servants' wants supply'd;
And he will ever keep in mind
His covenant with our fathers sign'd.
6 At once astonish'd and o'erjoy'd,
They saw his matchless power employ'd,
Whereby the heathen were suppress'd,
And we their heritage possess'd.
7 Just are the dealings of his hands,
Immutable are his commands,
3 By truth and equity sustain'd,
And for eternal rules ordain'd.

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A temporal and eternal crown.
10 The wicked shall his triumph-see,
And gnash their teeth in agony
While their unrighteous hopes decay,
And vanish with themselves away.
PSALM 113.

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E saints and servants of the Lord,
The triumphs of his name record;

2 his sacred name for ever bless:
3 Where'er the circling sun displays
His rising beams or setting rays,

due praise to his great name address. 4. God thro' the world extends his sway. The regions of eternal day

but shadows of his glory are: 5 With him whose majesty excels, Who made the heaven in which be dwells,

let no created power compare. 6 Though 'tis beneath his state to view In highest heaven what angels do,

yet he to earth vouchsafes his care: He takes the needy from his cell, Advancing him in courts to dwell,

companion to the greatest there. 7 When childless families despair, He sends the blessing of an heir,

to rescue their expiring name;

Makes her that barren was, to bear,
And joyfully her fruit to rear;
O then extol his matchless fame!

PSALM 114.

12, 18 Of us he oft has mindful been, and Israel's house will bless, Priests, Levites, proselytes, even all who his great name confess.

WHEN Israel, by the Almighty led 14 On you, and on your heirs, he will

enrich'd with oppressors' spoil, From Egypt march'd, and Jacob's seed from bondage in a foreign soil; 2 Jehovah, for his residence,

chose out imperial Judah's tent, His mansion royal, and from thence through Israel's camp his orders sent. 3 The distant sea with terror saw,

and from the Almighty's presence fled; Old Jordan's streams, surprised with awe, retreated to their fountain's head. 4 The taller mountains skipp'd like rams,

increase of blessings bring;

15 Thrice happy you, who favourites are
of this Almighty King!

16 Heaven's highest orb of glory he
his empire's seat design'd;
And gave this lower globe of earth
a portion to mankind.

17 They who in death and silence sleep,
to him no praise afford;
18 But we will bless for evermore
our ever-living Lord.

PSALM 116.

when danger near the fold they hear; MY soul with grateful thoughts of love

The hills skipp'd after them,like lambs
affrighted by their leader's fear.
5 0 sea! what made your tide withdraw,
and naked leave your oozy bed?
Why, Jordan, against nature's law,
recoil'dst thou to thy fountain's head?
6 Why, mountains, did ye skip, like rams
when danger does approach the fold?
Why after you, the hills, like lambs
when they their leader's flight behold?
7 Earth, tremble on; well may'st thou fear
thy Lord and Maker's face to see;
When Jacob's awful God draws near,
'tis time for earth and seas to flee:
8 To flee from God, who nature's law
confirms and cancels at his will;
Who springs from flinty rocks can draw,
and thirsty vales with water fill.
PSALM 115.

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ORD, not to us, we claim no share, but to thy sacred name

Give glory, for thy mercy's sake, and truth's eternal fame.

2 Why should the heathen cry, Where's the God whom we adore?

[now 8 Convince them that in heaven thou art, and uncontroll'd thy power.

4 Their gods but gold and silver are, the works of mortal hands;

5 With speechless mouth and sightless the molten idol stands.

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6 The pageant has both ears and nose, but neither hears nor smells;

7 Its hands and feet nor feel nor move;
no life within it dwells.

8 Such senseless stocks they are, that we
can nothing like them find,
But those who on their help rely,
and them for gods design'd.
9 O Israel, make the Lord your trust,
who is your help and shield;

10 Priests, Levites, trust in him alone,
who only help can yield.

11 Let all who truly fear the Lord, on him they fear rely;

Who them in danger can defend, and all their wants supply

entirely is possest

Because the Lord vouchsafed to hear the voice of my request.

2 Since he has now his ear inclined,
I never will despair;

But still in all the straits of life
to him address my prayer.

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With deadly sorrows compass'd round, with pains of hell oppress'd; When trouble seized my aching heart, and anguish rack'd my breast; 4 On God's Almighty name I call'd, and thus to him I pray'd, "Lord, I beseech thee, save my soul, "With sorrow quite dismay'd." 5,6 How just and merciful is God! how gracious is the Lord! Who saves the harmless, and to me does timely help afford.

7 Then,free from pensive cares, my soul, resume thy wonted rest;

For God has wondrously to thee

his bounteous love exprest.

8 When death alarm'd me, he removed
my dangers and my fears;
My feet from falling he secured,

and dry'a my eyes from tears.
9 Therefore my life's remaining years,
which God to me shall lend,
Will I in praises to his name,
and in his service spend.
10, 11 In God I trusted, and of him
in greatest straits did boast;
For in my flight all hopes of aid

from faithless men were los. 12, 13 Then what return to him shall I for all his goodness make?

I'll praise his name, and with glad zeal
the cup of blessing take.

14, 15 I'll pay my vows ainong his saints,
whose blood, howe'er despised
By wicked men, in God's account
is always highly prized.
16 By various ties, O Lord, must I
to thy dominion bow;

Thy humble handmaid's son before,
thy ransom'd captive now!

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