Who saves the harmless, and to me Does timely help afford. 7 Then free from pensive cares, my soul, His bounteous love exprest. 8 When death alarm'd me, he remov'd And dry'd my eyes from tears. 9 Therefore my life's remaining years, And in his service spend. 10, 11 In God I trusted, and of him 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, 16 By various ties, O Lord, must I Thy humble handmaid's son before, 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, ITH cheerful notes let all the earth W To heaven their voices raise; Let all, inspir'd with godly mirth, 2 God's tender mercy knows no bound, PSALM CXVIII. Praise the Lord, for he is good, His mercies ne'er decay; That his kind favours ever last, 3, 4 Their sense of his eternal love And that it never fails, let all That fear the Lord confess. 5 To God I made my humble moan, 6 Since therefore God does on my side So graciously appear; Why should the vain attempts of men 7 Since God with those that aid my cause Vouchsafes my part to take., To all my foes I need not doubt 9, 9 For better 'tis to trust in God, Than on the greatest human power For safety to depend. 10, 11 Though many nations, closely leagu❜d, Did oft beset me round; Yet, by his boundless power sustain❜d, I did their strength confound. 12 They swarm'd like bees, and yet their rage Was but a short-liv'd blaze; For whilst on God I still rely'd, I vanquish'd them with ease. 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, 16 He, by his own resistless power, 17 God will not suffer me to fall, I may advance his praise. 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, Is now the corner stone; This is the wondrous work of God, The work of God alone. 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 "Have wish'd you good success." 27 God is the Lord, through whom we all Both light and comfort find; Fast to the altar's horn, with cords, The chosen victim bind. 28 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. 29 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 CXIX. OW bless'd are they, who always keep H The pure and perfect way! Who never from the sacred paths Of God's commandments stray! 2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws Have still obedient been! And have with fervent humble zeal 3 Such men their utmost caution use With constant care proceed. 4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord, 50 then that thy most holy will 6 Then with assurance should I walk, Convinc'd, with joy, that all my ways 7 My upright heart shall my glad mouth With cheerful praises fill; When, by thy righteous judgments taught, I shall have learnt thy will. 8 So to thy sacred laws shall I All due observance pay; O then forsake me not, my God, BETH. 9 How shall the young preserve their ways, From all pollution free? By making still their course of life With thy commands agree. 10 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, From thy right paths to stray. 12 Secur'd by that, my grateful soul O teach me then by thy just laws 13 My lips, unlock'd by pious zeal, 1 How well the judgments of thy mouth 14 Whilst in the way of thy commands Than 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 17 Be gracious to thy servant, Lord, 18 Enlighten both my eyes and mind, The wondrous works which they behold, 19 Though, like a stranger in the land, 20 My fainting soul is almost pin'd, 21 Thy sharp rebuke shall crush the proud, 22 But far from me do thou, O Lord, With undissembled love. 23 Though princes oft, in council met, My constant business make. By them I learn, with prudent care, DALETH. 25 My soul, oppress'd with deadly care, 26 To thee I still declar'd my ways, O teach me then my future life By thy just laws to steer. 27 If thou wilt make me know thy laws, And by their guidance walk, The wondrous works which thou hast done 28 But see, my soul within me sinks, 29 Far, far from me be all false ways But kindly grant I still may keep The path by thee approv'd. 30 Thy faithful ways, thou God of truth, My happy choice I've made; Thy judgments, as my rule of life, 31 My care has been to make my life O then preserve thy servant, Lord, HE. 33 Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord, 34 If thou true wisdom from above 36 Do thou to thy most just commands Incline my willing heart; Let no desire of worldly wealth From thee my thoughts divert. 37 From those vain objects turn my eyes, 38 Confirm the promise which thou mad'st, 39 The foul disgrace I justly fear, For all the judgments thou ordain'st 40 Thou know'st how after thy commands My longing heart does pant; O then make haste to raise me up, 41 Thy constant blessing, Lord, bestow, To me, according to thy word, Thy saving health impart. 42 So shall I, when my foes upbraid, This ready answer make; In God I trust, who never will "His faithful promise break." 43 Then let not quite the word of truth Since still my ground of steadfast hope 45 Ere long I trust to walk at large, With thy commands agree. 46 Thy laws shall be my constant talk; 49 According to thy promis'd grace, Thy favour, Lord, extend; Make good to me the word on which Thy servant's hopes depend. 50 That only comfort in distress Did all my griefs control; 53 Sometimes I stand amaz'd, like one 54 But I thy statutes and decrees Whilst through strange lands and desert wilde I like a pilgrim stray'd. 55 Thy name, that cheer'd my heart by day, Has fill'd my thoughts by night: I then resolv'd by thy just laws To guide my steps aright. 56 That peace of mind, which has my soul In deep distress sustain❜d, By strict obedience to thy will CHETH 57 O Lord, my God, my portion thou Thy words I steadfastly resolve 58 With all the strength of warm desire I did thy grace implore; Disclose, according to thy word, 59 With due reflection and strict care And so, reclaim'd to thy just paths, 60 I lost no time, but made great haste, Resolv'd, without delay, To watch, that I might never more 61 Though num'rous troops of sinful men To rob me have combin❜d, Yet I thy pure and righteous laws 62 In dead of night I will arise 63 To such as fear thy holy name To all who their obedient wills 64 O'er all the earth thy mercy, Lord,' Abundantly is shed; O make me then exactly learn Thy sacred paths to tread. TETH. 65 With me, thy servant, thou hast dealt 66 Teach me the sacred skill, by which Right judgment is attain'd, Who in belief of thy commands 67 Before affliction stopp'd my course, Thy word, when troubles hemm'd me round, But I have since been disciplin'd Reviv'd my fainting soul. 51 Insulting foes did proudly mock, And all my hopes deride; Yet from thy law not all their scoffs 52 Thy judgments then, of ancient date, I quickly call'd to mind, Till, ravish'd with such thoughts, my soul Did speedy comfort find, Thy precepts to obey. 68 Thou art, O Lord, supremely good, And all thou dost is so; On me, thy statutes to discern, 69 The proud have forg'd malicious lies, My spotless fame to stain;. But my fix'd heart, without reserve, 70 While pamper'd they, with prosp'rous ills, 187 With close designs against my life In sensual pleasures live, 71 'Tis good for me that I have felt 72 The law that from thy mouth proceeds, Of more esteem I hold Than untouch'd mines, than thousand mines Of silver and of gold. JOD. 73 To me, who am the workmanship 75 That right thy judgments are, I now 76 O let thy tender merey now 78 Defeat the proud, who, unprovok'd, Employ my harmless thought. 79 Let those that fear thy name espouse My cause, and those alone Who have, by strict and pious search, 80 In thy blest statutes let my heart That guilt and shame, the sinner's lct, CAPH. 81 My soul with long expectance faints 32 My very eyes consume and fail O! when wilt thou thy kind relief 83 My skin like shrivel'd parchment shows, That long in smoke is set; Yet no affliction me can force Thy statutes to forget. 34 How many days must I endure When wilt thou judgment execute 85 The proud have digg'd a pit for me, 86 With sacred truth's eternal laws They had almost prevail'd; But in obedience to thy will, My duty never fail'd. 88 Thy wonted kindness, Lord, restore, 89 For ever and for ever, Lord, 90 Through circling ages, Lord, thy truth Immoveable shall stand, As doth the earth, which thou uphold'st By thy Almighty hand. 91 All things the course by thee ordain'd Even to this day fulfil; They are thy faithful subjects all, 92 Unless thy sacred law had been I must have fainted, and expir'd 93 Thy precepts, therefore, from my thoughts Shall never, Lord, depart; For thou by them hast to new life 94 As I am thine, entirely thine, Who have thy precepts sought to know, 95 The wicked have their ambush laid Thy word my study make. 96 I've seen an end of what we call But thy commandments, like thyself, МЕМ. 97 The love that to thy laws I bear For thy sure word doth me direct, 99 From me my former teachers now 101 My feet with care I have refrain'd That to thy sacred word I might Entire obedience pay. 102 I have not from thy judgments stray'd, By vain desires misled; For, Lord, thou hast instructed me Thy righteous paths to tread. 103 How sweet are all thy words to me? How much more grateful to my souf 104 Taught by thy sacred precepts, I' NUN. 105 Thy word is to my feet a lamp, 106 I swear, and from my solemn oath That in thy righteous judgments I 107 Since I with griefs am so opprest, And in thy righteous judgments, Lord, 109 Though ghastly dangers me surround, 110 My wicked and invet'rate foes For they, when other comforts fail, SAMECH. 113 Deceitful thoughts and practice's I utterly detest; But to thy law affection bear Too great to be exprest. 114 My hiding-place, my refuge-tower, I firmly anchor all my hopes 115 Hence, ye that trade in wickedness, For firmly I resolve to keep 116 According to thy gracious word, Nor make me of those hopes asham'd, 117 Uphold me, so shall I be safe, To thy decrees continually My just respect address. 118 The wicked thou hast trod to earth, 119 The wicked from thy holy land I therefore, with such justice charm'd, 120 Yet with that love they make me dread, Lest I should so offend, When on transgressors I behold Thy judgments thus descend AIN. 121 Judgment and justice I have lov'd; 122 Do thou be surety, Lord, for me, Prove good for me; nor shall the proud 125 On me, devoted to thy fear, The full extent may know. 126 'Tis time, high time for thee, O Lord, Thy vengeance to employ; When men with open violence Thy sacred law destroy. 127 Yet their contempt of thy commands But makes their value rise In my esteem, who purest gold, They teach me to discern the right, PE. 129 The wonders which thy laws contain No words can represent; Therefore to learn and practise them 130 The very entrance to thy word And knowledge of true happiness 131 With eager hopes I waiting stood, That of thy wise commands I might 132 With favour, Lord, look down on me, Who thy relief implore; As thou art wont to visit those Who thy blest name adore. 136 My eyes to weeping fountains turn To see mankind against thy laws TSADDI. 137 Thou art the righteous Judge, in whom Wrong'd innocence may trust; |