1 PSALM 2. First Part. L. M. God the Father vindicates his Messiah. WH WHY did the heathen madly rage, Why kings and rulers all engage, 2 "Come, let us break his bands," they say, 3 But God the Father, from his throne, Laughs at their pride, their rage controls; He'll vex their hearts with pains unknown, And speak in thunder to their souls. 4 "I'll vindicate the King I made, "On Zion's everlasting hill; 66 My hand shall bring him from the dead, "And he shall reign Messiah still." PSALM 2. Second Part. L. M. TH The Son invested with the mediatorial kingdom. H' eternal Son, with power array'd, Declares th' unchangeable decree: "Thou art my Son," the Father said, "This day have I begotten thee. 2 "For sin thou'st offer'd up thy soul, "And thou'st a right to intercede; Thy life shall last while ages roll, "And thou shalt see a num'rous seed. 3 "Ask then, my Son, and I will give "The heathen for thy vast domain; "The utmost ends of earth receive, "And boundless be thy blessed reign. 4" But nations, that resist thy grace, "Shall fall beneath thine iron stroke; 66 Thy rod shall crush thy foes with ease, "As potters' earthen work is broke." PSALM 2. Third Part. L. M. 1 "NOW God the Holy Ghost exhorts rulers to submission. [OW," saith the Spirit of the Lord, To those who sit on earthly thrones "Rejoice with trembling at his word, "And at his feet submit your crowns. 2 "With faith and love address the Son, "Lest he grow angry, and ye die; "His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, "If ye provoke his jealousy. 3 "His frown shall drive you quick to hell, "For he is God, and ye but dust. 66 Happy the souls that know him well, "And make his grace their only trust!" PSALM 3. First Part. L. M. LORD, how many are my foes, My peace they daily discompose, 2 Tir'd with the burdens of the day, 1 He rais'd my head to see the light, PSALM 3. Second Part. C. M. MY Doubts and Fears suppressed. Y God, the tempter would persuade, And all my swelling sins appear Too big to be forgiven. 2 But thou, my righteousness and strength, 3 I cried, and from his holy hill 4 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, I 'woke, and wonder'd at the grace 5 What, tho' the hosts of death and hell 6 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, For Christ hath broke the serpent's teeth, 7 Salvation to the Lord belongs, PSALM 4. First Part. L. M. God the Saviour our confidence and portion. GOD of grace and righteousness, Hear and attend when I complain; Thou hast enlarg'd me in distress, Bow down a gracious ear again. 2 Ye sons of men, in vain ye try To turn my glory into shame; How long will scoffers love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name? 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside: He hears the cry of penitents, For the dear sake of Christ that died. 4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, We put our trust in Christ alone, And glory in his pard'ning grace. 5 Let the unthinking many say, "Who will bestow some earthly good ?" But, Lord, thy light and love we pray; Our souls desire this heavenly food. 6 Then shall my cheerful pow'rs rejoice At grace and favours so divine, Nor will I change my happy choice, 'L PSALM 4. Second Part. C. M. ORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary head, From cares and bus'ness free, "Tis sweet conversing on my bed With my own heart and thee. 3 I pay this evening sacrifice; And when my work is done, 4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, 1 PSALM 5. C. M. For the Lord's Day Morning. LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear To thee will I direct my prayer, gone 2 Up to the hills, where Christ is 3 Thou art a God before whose sight Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, 4 But to thy house will I resort, 5 Oh may thy spirit guide my feet 6 My watchful enemies combine |