out of Sion.* Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

now,

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Old Edtn. 47.

* Sometimes sung as a separate Anthem.

Psalm lxxxiv., &c.

BEHOLD, O God, our defender, and look upon the face of Thine Anointed. Grant the King a long life, and make him glad with the joy of Thy countenance. In his time let the righteous flourish, and let peace be in all our borders. Blessed be the name of the Lord, from this time forth for evermore. Amen.

BEHOLD, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch: and a King shall reign and prosper and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. In His days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. And this is His name, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

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S. John i., 29. Isaiah liii.

Old Edtn. 42 and 161.

BEHOLD the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sins of the world. He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way, and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

Weep no more;

BEHOLD the Lamb that was slain ! behold, He that died is risen, and hath conquered death and hell. And the Elders fell down before the Lamb, with their harps and golden urns bearing odours, singing their song of praise: All glory to the Lamb that died, exalted now

at God's right hand, in blessing, and wisdom, and honour, and praise for ever.

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BEHOLD the Lord, the Ruler is come: and dominion, power, and empire are in His hand. Give the King Thy judgments, O God: and Thy righteousness unto the King's Son.

BEHOLD thy King cometh unto thee. By Him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in earth. He is the righteous Saviour. He shall speak peace unto His people.

Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I will call daily upon Thee. Comfort the soul of Thy servant for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For Thou, Lord, art good and gracious and of great mercy unto all them that call upon Thee. Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer and ponder the voice of my humble desires. In the time of my trouble I will call upon Thee: for Thou hearest me. Among the gods there is none like unto Thee, O Lord: there is not one that can do as Thou doest. All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship Thee, O Lord, and shall glorify Thy name. For Thou art great and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone.

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Psalm lxxxvi., 3, 4.

BE merciful unto me, O Lord, for I will call daily upon Thee.* Comfort the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee do I lift up my soul.*

*BE merciful unto me, O God, for man goeth about to devour me he is daily fighting, and troubling me. Mine

* Sometimes sung as a separate Anthem.

enemies are daily in hand to swallow me up for there be many that fight against me, O Thou Most Highest. Nevertheless, though I am sometime afraid yet put I my trust in Thee. I will praise God, because of His word: I have put my trust in God, and will not fear what flesh can do unto me. * They daily mistake my words: all that they imagine is to do me evil. They hold altogether, and keep themselves close and mark my steps when they lay wait for my soul. Shall they escape for their wickedness? Thou, O God, in Thy displeasure shalt cast them down. In God's word will I rejoice in the Lord's word will I comfort me. Yea, in God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

BE not afraid, I am with thee; tremble not, for I am thy God. I strengthen thee, for I am thy help; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness. Then fear thou not, for thou art called, and named; by redemption thou art saved.

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LORD, by Thee am I provided!
Thou art mine, I am Thine;

We are undivided.

I am Thine, for Thou didst lave me,
When the tide, from Thy side,

Flowed to cleanse and save me.

Thou art mine! my Shepherd lead me;
Day and night, O my light,

Shelter, guard, and feed me.

Never, never, let us sever,

Holding me, clasping Thee,

Keep me Thine for ever.

Be not afraid, Thou art mine.

Old Edtn. 48.

Revelation ii, 10., &c.

Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of Life. Be not afraid, My help is nigh. Happy and blest are they who have endured, for though the body dies, the soul shall live for ever.

Be Thou my judge, O Lord, for I have walked innocently: my trust hath been also in the Lord, therefore I shall not fall. Examine me, O Lord, and prove me: try out my reins, and my heart. For Thy loving-kindness is ever before mine eyes, and I will walk in Thy truth. I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord, and so will I go to Thine altar, That I may shew the voice of thanksgiving: and tell of all Thy wondrous works.

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Old Edtn. 50.

Psalm cxxviii., 1-7.

BLESSED are all they that fear the Lord, and walk in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands, O well is thee and happy shalt thou be. Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine upon the walls of thine house. Thy children like the olive-branches, round about thy table. Lo, thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord. Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.

BLESSED are the men who fear Him, they ever walk in the ways of peace. Through darkness riseth light to the upright. He is gracious, compassionate; he is righteous.

BLESSED are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

BLESSED are they that dwell in Thy house: they will be alway praising Thee. Blessed is the man whose strength is

in Thee in whose heart are Thy ways. They will go from strength to strength: and unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in Sion. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: hearken, O God of Jacob. Behold, O God, our defender, and look upon the face of Thine Anointed. The Lord God is a light and defence: the Lord God will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall He withhold from them that live a godly life. O Lord God of hosts, blessed is the man that putteth his trust in Thee.

BLESSED are they that dwell in Thy house, they will be alway praising Thee. Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee, in whose heart are Thy ways. Who going through the vale of misery use it for a well, and the pools are filled with water. They will go from strength to strength, and unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in Sion.

Blessed are they that fear the Lord, and walk in His ways. For thou shalt eat the labours of thine hands: O well is thee and happy shalt thou be. Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine, upon the walls of thine house. Thy children like the olive-branches, round about thy table. The Lord from out of Sion shall so bless thee, that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long. Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. Lo, thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord. Hallelujah.

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BLESSED are they that wait for Him, for they shall find delight in Him. The host of Midian prevailed, and Israel cried unto the Lord to deliver them: and the angel said unto Gideon, Go in thy might and save Israel, for this day thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man. The arm of the Lord is upon them, by the edge of the sword they fell, and the rolling thunder He cast on all: man againstman He set them, none can escape His fury, the sword of the Lord devoureth them all. The Lord He will have mercy, in peace He keepeth Zion.