The world, and they that dwell therein, 2 He framed and fix'd it on the seas; Upon inconstant floods has made 3 But for himself, this LORD of all Oh! who shall to that sacred hill 4 The man whose hands and heart are pure, Whose thoughts from pride are free; Who honest poverty prefers To gainful perjury. 5 This, this is he, on whom the LORD Shall shower his blessings down; Whom God, his Saviour, shall vouchsafe With righteousness to crown. 6 Such is the race of saints, by whom And such the proselytes that seek 7 Erect your heads, eternal gates; The King of glory: see! he comes 8 Who is the King of glory? who? 9 Erect your heads, ye gates; unfold The King of glory: see! he comes 10 Who is the King of glory? who? PSALM 20. S. M. From the xxv. Psalm of David. TO GOD, in whom I trust, I lift my heart and voice: 2 Those who on thee rely, Let no disgrace attend; Be that the shameful lot of such 3 To me thy truth impart, For thou art he that brings me help; 4 Thy mercies and thy love, And graciously continue still, 5 Let all my youthful crimes And, for thy wondrous goodness' sake, 6 His mercy and his truth The righteous LORD displays, 7 He those in justice guides Who his direction seek; And in his sacred paths shall lead 8 Through all the ways of GOD, 9 Since mercy is the grace That most exalts thy fame, 10 Whoe'er, with humble fear, Shall find the LORD a faithful guide, 11 For GoD to all his saints And does his gracious cov'nant write 12 To Israel's chosen race Continue ever kind; And, in the midst of all their wants, PSALM 21. C. M. From the xxvi. Psalm of David.* JUDGE me, O LORD, for I the paths * Extract from the Journal of the General Convention, 1832. "4. Resolved, As the sense and declaration of this Convention, that so much of the rubrics in the form of consecration of a church or chapel as requires the singing of Psalm 26, verses 6, 7, and 8,' will hereafter be duly complied with by singing verses 2 and 3, in the selection from the 26th Psalm, included in the Psalms in Metre authorized by these resolutions to be set forth." I shall not fail, who all my trust 2 I'll wash my hands in innocence, Pour the glad hymn of triumph thence, 3 My thanks I'll publish there, and tell That seat affords me most delight, PSALM 22. C. M. From the xxvii. Psalm of David. WHOM should I fear, since Gop to me Is saving health and light? Since strongly he my life supports, 2 Henceforth, within his house to dwell His wondrous beauty there to view, 3 For there I may with comfort rest, And safe, as on a rock, abide 4 When us to seek thy glorious face "Thy glorious face I'll always seek," My grateful heart replies. 5 Then hide not thou thy face, O LORD, My GoD and Saviour, leave not him 6 Though all of nearest earthly ties, Yet thou, whose love excels them all, 7 Instruct me in thy paths, O LORD, Lest sinful men, who watch my steps, 8 1 trusted that my future life Should with thy love be crown'd; Or else my fainting soul had sunk, With sorrow compass'd round. 9 GOD's time with patient faith expect, Who will inspire thy breast With inward strength: do thou thy part, And leave to him the rest. A PSALM 23. C.M. From the xxviii. Psalm of David. DORED for ever be the LORD; From whom the cries of my distress A gracious answer found. 2 He is my strength and shield; my heart And now relieved, my heart, with joy, 3 The LORD, the everlasting God, The saving health, the saving strength, 4 0 save and bless thy people, LORD, Feed, strengthen, and support their hearts, From the xxix Psalm of David. YE that in might and power excel, Your grateful sacrifice prepare; Where he's with solemn state adored. 3 'Tis he that, with amazing noise, The watery clouds in sunder breaks; When he from heaven in thunder speaks. 5 GOD rules the angry floods on high; His boundless sway shall never cease; From the xxx. Psalm of David. IN my distress to God I cried, Who kindly did relieve, And from the grave's expecting mouth My hopeless life retrieve. 20 to his courts, ye saints of his, With songs of praise repair; With me commemorate his truth, 3 His wrath has but a moment's reign, The night of grief is recompensed 4 Therefore, O LORD, I'll gladly sing ᎠᎬ PSALM 26. S.M. From the xxxi. Psalm of David. EFEND me, LORD, from shame, As just and righteous is thy Name, 2 Bow down thy gracious ear, 3 To thee, the GoD of truth, My life, and all that's mine, (For thou preserv'st me from my youth,) I willingly resign. 4 My hope, my steadfast trust, I on thy help repose. That thou my GoD, art good and just, 5 Whate'er events betide, Thy wisdom times them all; Then, LORD, thy servant safely hide 6 The brightness of thy face 7 How great thy mercies are To such as fear thy Name, Which thou, for those that trust thy care, Dost to the world proclaim! 8 O all ye saints, the LORD With eager love pursue; Who to the just will help afford, 9 Ye that on God rely, Courageously proceed; For he will still your hearts supply |