PSALM XIV. Common Metre. Universal Depravity. b 1 FOOLS in their hearts believe and say, "That all religion's vain; "There is no God that reigns on high, "Or minds th' affairs of men." 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds; And by their impious hands are done 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, 4 He saw that all were gone astray, That none did fear his Maker's hand, 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, Their slanders never cease; How swift to mischief are their feet, ; 6 Such seeds of sin, that bitter root, PSALM XV. Common Metre. The Citizen of Zion. WATTS: * or b 1 LORD, who's the happy man that may And whilst he bows before thy throne, 2 'Tis he, whose truly honest heart By rules of virtue moves ; Whose gen'rous tongue disdains to speak 3 Who never will a slander forge, 4 Who vice, when drest in pomp and power, Can treat with just neglect ; And piety, though cloth'd in rags, 5 Who to his plighted vows and trust And though he promise to his loss, 6 Who seeks not in oppressive ways Whom no reward can ever bribe 7 The man, who by his steady course When earth's foundations shake, shall stand, By Providence secur'd. PSALM XV. TATE. Long Metre. * or b The Virtues of a Christian. 1 WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, Great God, and dwell before thy face? The man who loves religion now, And humbly walks with God below; 2. Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean, Whose lips still speak the thing they mean; No slanders dwell upon his tongue, 5 He never deals in bribing gold, PSALM XVI. First Part. WATTS. Good Works profitable to Men. 1 PRESERVE me, Lord, in time of need; 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap WATTS. C. M. b PSALM XVI. Second Part. C. M. The Blessings of Nature and Grace. 1 LET heathens to their idols haste, And worship wood or stone; But my delightful lot is cast Where the true God is known. 2 In this enlighten'd, pleasant land, Where nature's ever bounteous hand 3 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord, Whose precepts give me light, And consolation still afford In sorrow's dismal night. 4 I strive each action to approve 5 Thou shalt the paths of life display, WATTS and TATE varied. PSALM XVI. Third Part. C. M. The Death and Resurrection of Christ. 1 "I SET the Lord before my face, "He bears my courage up; * "My heart and tongue their joys express, My flesh shall rest in hope. 2 "My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave "Where souls departed are; "Nor quit my body to the grave, 'To see corruption there. 3 "Thou wilt reveal the path of life, And raise me to thy throne: Thy courts immortal pleasure give, "Thy presence, joys unknown." 4 Thus in the name of Christ the Lord And Providence fulfils the word 5 Jesus, whom every saint adores, Behold the tomb its prey restores ! 6 When shall my feet arise and stand There sits the Son, at God's right hand, PSALM XVII. Common Metre. The transforming Vision of God. 1 Mr God, the visits of thy face Afford superior joy, WATTS. To all the flatt'ring world can give, b |