PART III. 28 Yet unreclaim'd, this stubborn race 29 Thus they persisted to provoke And pity for their sufferings bred The atonement make that ransom'd all.To God your grateful voices raise, 31 As him a heavenly zeal had moved, PART IV. 89 Nor did these savage cruelties But freed, they did his wrath provoke, 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, 9 Moab I'll make my servile drudge, once more the guidance take? 13 Then valiant acts shall we perform, O PSALM 109. GOD, whose former mercies make 2 For sinful men,with lying lips, 3 Their restless hatred prompts them still 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 7 His guilt, when sentence is pronounced, 8 He, snatch'd by some untimely fate, 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 the least assistance lend. 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, 16 Because he never mercy show'd, 17 Therefore the curse he loved to vent 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 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, 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 treat me with disdain. 26, 27 But for thy mercy's sake, O Lord 28 Then let them curse, so thou but bless. 29 My foes shall with disgrace be clothed His own confusion, like a cloak, THE 9 He set his saints from bondage free, "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; His truth, confirm'd through ages past, 4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd That good and gracious is our Lord. [nown A temporal and eternal crown. Y E saints and servants of the Lord, 2 his sacred name for ever bless: 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, 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 16 Heaven's highest orb of glory he 17 They who in death and silence sleep, PSALM 116. when danger near the fold they hear; MY soul with grateful thoughts of love The hills skipp'd after them,like lambs L 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. [eyes 6 The pageant has both ears and nose, but neither hears nor smells; 7 Its hands and feet nor feel nor move; 8 Such senseless stocks they are, that we 10 Priests, Levites, trust in him alone, 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, But still in all the straits of life 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 and dry'a my eyes from tears. 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 14, 15 I'll pay my vows ainong his saints, Thy humble handmaid's son before, |