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10 The wicked shall his triumph see,
While their unrighteous hopes decay,

and gnash their teeth in agony; and vanish with themselves away.

PSALM CXIII.

YE saints and servants of the Lor 1,

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 through 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 heav'n in which he dwells, Let no created pow'r compare.

6 Though 'tis beneath his state to view in highest heav'n 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 CXIV.

WHEN Israel, by th' Almighty led, enrich'd with their oppressor's spoil,
From Egypt march'd, and Jacob's seed from bondage in a foreign soil;
2 Jehovan, 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 sca with terror saw, and from th' Almighty's presence fled;
Old Jordan's streams, surpris'd, with awe, retreated to their fountain's head,
4 The taller mountains skipp'd like rams, when danger near the fold they hear;
The hills skipp'd after them like lambs affrighted by their leader's fear.
5 O sea! what made your tide withdraw, and naked leave your oozy bed?
Way, Jordan, against nature's law, recoil'd'st 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.
confirms and cancels at his will;
and thirsty vales with water fill,

8 To flee from God, who nature's law
Who springs from flinty rocks can draw,

PSALM CXV.

LORD, not to us, we claim no share,

Give glory, for thy mercy's sake,
? Why should the heathen cry, Where's now
3 Convince them that in heav'n thou art,
4 Their gods but gold and silver are,
5 With speechless mouth and sightless eyes
6 The pageant has both ears and nose,
7 Its hands and feet nor feel nor move;
8 Such senseless stocks they are, that we
But those who on their help rely,

but to thy sacred name
and truth's eternal fame.
the God whom we adore?
and uncontroll❜d thy pow'r.
the works of mortal hands;
the molten idol stands.
but neither hears nor smells;
no life within it dwells.
can nothing like them find,
and them for gods design'd

9 O Israel, make the Lord your trust,
10 Priests, Levites, trust in him alone,
11 Let all who truly fear the Lord,
Who them in danger can defend,
12, 13 Of us he oft has mindful been,
Priests, Levites, proselytes, ev❜n all
14 On you, and on your heirs, he will
15 Thrice happy you, who fav'rites are
16 Heav'n's highest orb of glory he
And gave this lower globe of earth
17 They who in death and silence sleep,
18 But we will bless for evermore

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who is your help and shield;
who only help can yield.
on him they fear rely;
and all their wants supply.
and Israel's house will bless;
who his great name confess.
increase of blessings bring;
of this Almighty King!
his empire's seat design'd;
a portion to mankind.
to him no praise afford;
our ever living Lord.

PSALM CXVI.

Y soul with grateful thoughts of love entirely is possest,
Because the Lord vouchsaf'd to hear the voice of my request.
I never will despair;

2 Since he has now his ear inclin❜d,
But still in all the straits of life

3 With deadly sorrows compass'd round,
When trouble seiz'd my aching heart,
4 On God's almighty name I call'd,
"Lord, I beseech thee, save my soul,
5,6 How just and merciful is God!
Who saves the harmless, and to me
7 Then, free from pensive cares, my soul,
For God has wondrously to thee.

8 When death alarm'd me, he remov'd
My feet from falling he secur'd,
9 Therefore my life's remaining years,
Will I in praises to his name,
10, 11 In God I trusted, and of him
For in my flight all hopes of aid

12, 13 Then what return to him shall I
I'll praise his name, and with glad zeal
14, 15 I'll pay my vows among his saints,
By wicked men, in God's account
16 By various ties, O Lord, must I
Thy humble handmaid's son before,

to him address my pray❜r.
with pains of hell oppress'd;
and anguish rack'd my breast;
and thus to him I pray'd,
with sorrow quite dismay'd."
how gracious is the Lord!
does timely help afford.
resume thy wonted rest;
his bounteous love exprest.
my dangers and my fears;
and dried my eyes from tears:
which God to me shall lend,
and in his service spend.
in greatest straits did boast;
from faithless men were lost.
for all his goodness make?
the cup of blessing take.
whose blood, howe'er despis'd
is always highly priz❜d.
to thy dominion bow ;
thy ransom'd captive now!

17, 18 To thee I'll off'rings bring of praise; and, whilst I bless thy name,

The just performance of my vows 19 They in Jerusalem shall meet,

To bless thy name with one consent,

to all thy saints proclaim.

and in thy house shall join, and mix their songs with mine,

PSALM CXVII.

ITH cheerful notes let all the earth to heav'n their voices raise;

W Let al, inspired with godly mirth, sing solemn hymns of praise.

2 God's tender mercy knows no bound, Then let the willing nations round

his truth shall ne'er decay; their grateful tribute pay.

PSALM CXVIII.

PRAISE the Lord, for he is good,
That his kind favours ever last,

his mercies ne'er decay ;
let thankful Israel say

3,4 Their sense of his eternal love
And that it never fails, let all

5 To God I made my humble moan,
And he releas'd me from my straits,
6 Since therefore God does on my side
Why should the vain attempts of men
7 Since God with those that aid my cause
To all my foes I need not doubt
8,9 For better 'tis to trust in God,
Than on the greatest human pow'r,

10, 11 Tho' many nations, closely leagu'd,
Yet, by his boundless pow'r sustain'd,
12 They swarm'd like bees, and yet their rage
For whilst on God I still relied,

13 When all united press'd me hard,
The Lord vouchsaf'd to take my part,
14 The honour of my strange escape
He is my Saviour and my strength,
15 Joy fills the dwelling of the just,
For wondrous things are brought to pass
16 He, by his own resistless pow'r,
The saving strength of his right hand
17 God will not suffer me to fall,
That, by declaring all his works,
18 When God had sorely me chastis'd
His mercy from the gates of death
19 Then open wide the temple gates,
That I may enter in and praise
20, 21 Within those gates of God's abode,
Since thou hast heard, and set me safe,
22 23 That which the builders once refus'd,
This is the wondrous work of God,
24, 25 This day is God's; let all the land
Lord, we beseech thee, save us now,
26 Him that approaches in God's name
"We that belong to God's own house
27 God is the Lord, through whom we all
Fast to the altar's horn, with cords,
28 Thou art my Lord, O God, and still
Because thou only art my God,
29 O then with me give thanks to God,
And let the tribute of our praise

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let Aaron's house express;
that fear the Lord confess.
with troubles quite opprest;
and granted my request.
so graciously appear,

possess my soul with fear?
vouchsafes my part to take,
a just return to make.
and have the Lord our friend,
for safety to depend.
did oft beset me round;
I did their strength confound.
was but a short liv'd blaze;
I vanquish'd them with ease.
in hopes to make me fall,
and save me from them all.
to him alone belongs;
he only claims my songs.
whom God has sav'd from harm;
by his almighty arm.
has endless honour won;
amazing works has done.
but still prolongs my days;
I may advance his praise.
till quite of hopes bereav'd,
my fainting life repriev'd.
to which the just repair,
my great Deliv'rer there.
to which the righteous press,
thy holy name I'll bless.
is now the corner stone;
the work of God alone.
exalt their cheerful voice;
and make us still rejoice.
let all th' assembly bless;:
have wish'd you good success."
both light and comfort find;
the chosen victim bind.
I'll praise thy holy name;
I'll celebrate thy fame.
who still does gracious prove;
be endless as his love.

PSALM CXIX.

ALEPH.

OW bless'd are they, who always keep the pure and perfect way!

Who never from the sacred paths

2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws
And have with fervent humble zeal
3 Such men their utmost caution use
But in the path which he directs

of God's commandments stray!
have still obedient been!
his favour sought to win!
to shun each wicked deed;
with constant care proceed.

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How shall the young preserve their ways By making still their course of life 1. With hearty zeal for thee I seek, O suffer not my careless steps

11 Safe in my heart, and closely hid, To succour me with timely aid, 12 Secur'd by that, my grateful soul O teach me then by thy just laws 13 My lips, unlock'd by pious zeal, How well the judgements of thy mouth 14 Whilst in the way of thy commands Then had I been with vast increase 15 Therefore thy just and upright laws, And those sound rules which thou prescrib'st, 16 To keep thy statutes undefac'd The strict remembrance of thy word

GIMEL.

17 Be gracious to thy servant, Lord, That I, according to thy word, 18 Enlighten both my eyes and mind, The wondrous works which they behold, 19 Though, like a stranger in the land, Thy righteous judgements from my sight 20 My fainting soul is almost pin'd, Whilst always on the cager search

21 Thy sharp rebuke shall crush the proud, Since they to walk in thy right ways 22 But far from me do thou, O Lord, For I thy sacred laws affect

23 Though princes oft, in council met, You I thy statutes to observe

24 For thy commands have always been By them I learn, with prudent care

DALETH.

25 My soul, oppress'd with deadly care, Revive me, Lord, and let me now 26 To thee I still declar'd my ways, O teach me then my future life.

to learn thy sacred will;
thy statutes to fulfil.
might o'er my ways preside,
by thy direction guide!
from all confusion free;
with thy commands agree.
with cheerful praises fill;
I shall have learnt thy will.
all due observance pay;
nor cast me quite away.

from all pollution free?, with thy commands agree. to thee for succour pray; from thy right paths to stray. thy word, my treasure, lies; when sinful thoughts arise. shall ever bless thy name; my future life to frame. to others have declar'd deserve our best regard. more solid joy I found, of envied riches crown'd. shall always fill my mind; all due respect shall find. shall be my constant joy; shall all my thoughts employ.

do thou my life defend,
my future time may spend.
that so I may discern
who thy just precepts learn.
from place to place I stray,
remove not thou away.
with earnest longing spent,
of thy just will intent.

whom still thy curse pursues;
presumptuously refuse.
contempt and shame remove
with undissembled love.
against thy servant spake ;
my constant bus'ness make.
my comfort and delight;
to guide my steps aright.

close to the dust does cleave; thy promis'd aid receive. and thou inclin’d'st thine ear; by thy just laws to steer.

27 If thou wilt make me know thy laws,
The wondrous works which thou hast done
28 But see, my soul within me sinks,
Do thou, according to thy word,

29 Far, far from me be all false ways
But kindly grant I still may keep
30 Thy faithful ways, thou God of truth,
Thy judgements, as my rule of life,
31 My care has been to make my life
O then preserve thy servant, Lord,
32 So in the way of thy commands
And, with a heart enlarg'd with joy,

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33 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord,
And I from them, through all my life,
34 If thou true wisdom from above
To keep thy perfect laws I will
35 Direct me in the sacred ways
Because my chief delight has been
36 Do thou to thy most just commands
Let no desire of worldly wealth

37 From those vain objects turn my eyes,
But give me lively pow'r and strength
38 Confirm the promise which thou mad'st,
Who to transgress thy sacred laws
39 The foul disgrace I justly fear,
For all the judgements thou ordain'st
40 Thou know'st how after thy commands,
O then make haste to raise me up,

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41 Thy constant blessing, Lord, bestow,
To me, according to thy word,
42 So shall I, when my foes upbraid,
"In God I trust, who never will
43 Then let not quite the word of truth
Since still my ground of steadfast hope
44 So I to keep thy righteous laws
From age to age my time to come
45 E'er long I trust to walk at large,
Since I resolve to make my life
46 Thy laws shall be my constant talk ;
Whilst I the justice of thy ways
47 My longing heart and ravish'd soul
When in thy lov'd commandments I
48 Then will I to thy just decrees
My care and bus'ness then shail be

ZAIN.

49 According to thy promis'd grace, Make good to me the word on which

and by their guidance walk, shall be my constant talk. press'd down with weighty care; my wasted strength repair. and lying arts remov❜d; the path by thee approv❜d. my happy choice I've made; before me always laid. with thy commands agree; from shame and ruin free. shall I with pleasure run, successfully go on.

thy righteous paths display; I will never go astray. wilt graciously impart, devote iny zealous heart. to which thy precepts lead; thy righteous paths to tread. incline my willing heart; from thee my thoughts divert which this false world displays; to keep thy righteous ways. and give thy servant aid, is awfully afraid.

in mercy, Lord, remove; are full of grace and love. my longing heart does pant; and promis'd succour grant.

to cheer my drooping heart; thy saving health impart. this ready answer make; his faithful promise break." be from my mouth remov'd; thy just decrees have prov'd. will all my study bend; in their observance spend. from all incumbrance free; with thy commands agree. and princes shall attend, with confidence defend. shall both o'erflow with joy, my happy hours employ. lift up my willing hands; to study thy commands.

thy favour, Lord, extend; thy servant's hopes depend

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