10 Thou, guardian-like, didst shield from wrongs my helpless infant days; And since hast been my God, and guide, through life's bewilder'd ways. 11 Withdraw not then so far from me, O send me help! thy help, on which 12 High-pamper'd bulls, a frowning herd, 13 They gape on me, and every mouth a yawning grave appears The desert lion's savage roar less dreadful is than theirs. PART III. 14 My bloed like water's spill'd, my joints 15 My strength, like potter's earth, my tongue cleaves to my jaws; And to the silent shades of death my fainting soul withdraws. In presence of thy samts perform And all that seek the Lord shall be 27 Then shall the glad converted world 29 The rich, who are with plenty fed The sons of want, by him relieved, That power, which first their beings gave, is 30, 31 Then shall a chosen spoiless race, devoted to his name, 16 Like blood-hounds, to surround me, they 18 As spoil, my garments they divide, 20 From their sharp swords protect thou me, Nor let my darling in the power 21 To save me from the lion's jaws, 22 Ther to my brethren I'll declare 23 Ye worshippers of Jacob's God, To their admiring heirs his truth, THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord, The Shepherd, by whose constant care my warts are all supply'd. 2 In tender grass he makes me feed, and gently there repose; Then leads me to cool shades, and where 3 He does my wandering soul reclain, 5 In presence of my spiteful foes He crowns my cup with cheerful wine, 6 Since God doth thus his wondrous love THE spacious earth all the Lord's, ❝O praise the Lord, and to your praise the Lord's hear this ass the 66 sincere obedience join. 24 "He ne'er disdain'd on low distress 25 Thus, in thy sacred courts, will I The world, and they that dwell therein, 2 He framed and fix'd it on the seas; 3 But for himself, this Lord of all one chosen seat design'd; who shall to that sacred hill deserved admittance fund? 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 7 Erect your heads, eternal gates; The King of Glory: see! he comes 8 Who is the King of Glory? who? eternal victor crown'd. 9 Erect your heads, ye gates; unfold in slate to entertain The King of Glory: see! he comes 10 Who is the King of Glory? who? To God, in whom I trust, I lift my heart and voice; D! let me not be put to shame, nor let my foes rejoice. B Those who on thee rely, let no disgrace attend; Be that the shameful lot of such as wilfully offend. 4, 5 To me thy truth impart, For thou art he that brings me help; And, for thy wondrous goodness sake, 1 To such as, with religious hearts, 11 Since mercy is the grace, Shall find the Lord a faithful guide, 14 For God to all his saints And does his gracious covenant write in their obedient hearts. 15 To him I lift my eyes, and wait his timely a.d, 8 His mercy, and his truth, the righteous Lord displays, In bringing wandering sinners home, Who breaks the strong and treacherous snare, which for my feet was laid. 16 O! turn, and all my griefs, For I am compass'd round with woes, Acquit me, Lord, and from my guilt 19 Consider, Lord, my foes, how vast their numbers grow! 20 Protect, and set my soul 22 To Israel's chosen race continue ever kind; And, in the midst of all their wants, PSALM 26. JUDGE me, O Lord, for I the patha repose on thee, my God. 2,3 Search thou my heart, whose innocence 9 Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord, nor me in wrath reject; My God and Saviour, leave not him thou didst so oft protect. 10 Though all my friends, and kindred too, their helpless charge forsake, Yet thou, whose love excels them all, wilt care and pity take. 11 Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord, my ways directly guide; Lest envious men, who watch my step should see me tread aside. 11 My foes my sufferings mock'd; as dead, and out of mind; That thou, my God, art good and just, 15 Whate'er events betide, who still have call'd on thee; Which thou for those that trust thy care, God's name be ever bless'd; "I'm banish'd from thine eyes;" Yet still thou keep'st me in thy sight, and heard'st my earnest cries. 23 O! all ye saints, the Lord with eager love pursue; Who to the just will help afford, and give the proud their due. 24 Ye that on God rely, courageously proceed; For he will still your hearts supply with strength, in time of need. PSALM 32. 13 While I conceal'd the fretting sore, and mercy's healing balm pour'd in. shall see remorseless sinners drown'd. 7 Thy favour, Lord, in all distress, my tower of refuge I must own; Thou shalt my haughty foes suppress, and me with songs of triumph crown. 8 In my instruction then confide, ye that would truth's safe path descry. Your progress I'll securely guide, and keep you in my watchful eye. 9 Submit yourselves to wisdom's rule, like men that reason have attain'd; Not like th' ungovern'd horse and mule, whose fury must be curb'd and fein'd. 10 Sorrows on sorrows multiply'd, the harden'd sinner shall confound; But them who in his truth confide, blessings of mercy shall surround. 11 His saints, that have perform'd his laws their life in triumph shall employ; Let them, as they alone have cause, in grateful raptures shout for joy. PSALM 33. IET all the just to God, with joy, their cheerful voices raise; For well the righteous it becomes 2, 8 Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes 4, 5 For faithful is the word of God; HE's blest whose sins have pardon gain'd, 8, 9 Let earth, and all that dwell therem, no more in judgment to appear; 2 Whose guilt remission has obtain❜d, and whose repentance is sincere. before him trembling stand; For, when he spake the word, 'twas made; 'twas fix'd at his command |