4 How rich his mercy, how divine!
His truth how deep and broad!
From age to age the same they shine :
Let all adore our God!

THA

PSALM 118. C.M.

HAT which the builders once refus'd
Is now the corner stone:

This is the wondrous work of God,
The work of God alone.

2 This day is God's; let all the land
Exalt their cheerful voice:
Lord, we beseech Thee, save us now,
And make us still rejoice.

3 Him that approaches in God's name
Let all th' assembly bless :
We, that belong to God's own house,
Have wish'd you good success.

4 Thou art my Lord, O God, and still
I'll praise thy holy name;
Because Thou only art my God,
I'll celebrate thy fame.

5 O then with me give thanks to God, Who still does gracious prove;

And let the tribute of our praise
Be endless as his love.

PSALM 119.

C.M.

MY hiding place, my refuge tow'r,

My shield, art Thou, O Lord!
I firmly anchor all my hopes
On thy sustaining word.

2 Secure, substantial peace have they,
Who truly love thy law;

No smiling mischief them shall tempt,
No frowning danger awe.

3 Eternal and unerring rules
Thy testimonies give :

Teach me the wisdom that will make
My soul for ever live.

4 According to thy gracious word,
From danger set me free;

Nor make me of those hopes asham'd
That I repose on Thee.

PART II.

1 HOW shall the young preserve their ways From all pollution free?

By making still their course of life
With thy commands agree.

2 With hearty zeal for Thee I seek,
To Thee for succour pray;

O suffer not my careless steps
From thy right paths to stray

3 Safe in my heart and closely hid,
Thy word, my treasure, lies;
To succour me with timely aid
When sinful thoughts arise.

4 To keep thy statutes undefac'd
Shall be my constant joy;
The strict remembrance of thy word
Shall all my thoughts employ.

PART III.

1 INSTRUCT me in thy statutes, Lord,
Thy righteous paths display;
And I from them through all my life
Will never go astray.

2 If Thou true wisdom from above
Wilt graciously impart,
To keep thy perfect laws I will
Devote my zealous heart.

3 Direct me in the sacred ways
To which thy precepts lead;
Because my chief delight has been
Thy righteous paths to tread.

4 Do Thou to thy most just commands Incline my willing heart;

Let no desire of worldly wealth
From Thee my thoughts divert.