Those who on thee rely, Let no disgrace attend; As wilfully offend. And lead me in thy way; On thee I wait all day, Thy mercies and thy love, O Lord ! recall to mind, And graciously continue still, As thou wert ever, kind. Let all my youthful crimes Be blotted out by thee; And for thy wond'rous goodness' sake, In mercy think on me. D For still I trust in thee; From danger set me free. And speedy succour send; To shelter and defend. My rock and fortress art: Thy wonted help impart. Release me from the snare Which they have closely laid, To thee alone for aid. My life, and all that's mine, I willingly resigo. Of those That trust in lies : my soul in ey'ry state : Psalm 82. L, M, Verse 1 to 5. No more in judgment to appear ; And whose repentance is sincere, While I conceal'd the fretting sore, My bones consum'd without relief; All day did I with anguish roar, But no complaint assuag'd my grief, Heavy on me tby band remain'd, By day and night alike distress'd, Till quite of vital moisture drain’d, Like land with summer's drought oppress'd, No I my wound disclos'd, The guilt that tortur'd me within, But thy forgiveness interpos'd, And mercy's healing balm pour'd in, sooner Verse 1, 4, 5, 11, 12, 20, 21. LET to joy Their cheerful voices raise, For well the righteous it becomes To sing glad songs of praise. For faithful is the word of God, His works with truth abound ;• He justice loves and all the earth Is with his goodness crown'd. Shall stand for ever sure ; To ages shall endure. The Lord for God is known ! Has chosen for his own! Our help and shield is he;. Because we trust in thee. Verse 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. In trouble and in joy, My heart and tongue employ. B Of his deliv'rance I will boast, 'Till all that are distress'd, And charm their griefs to rest. The dwellings of the just; Who on his succour trust. Experience will decide Who in his truth confide. Have nothing else to fear; He'll make your wants his care, THO Psalm 37. P. M. Verse 1 to 6. Yet let not their successful state, flowers away pass, Whose blooming beauty soon decays. Or like young Depend on God, and bim obey, Secure from danger and from want; Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. In all thy ways trust thou the Lord, To perfect ev'ry just design: And as a inid-day sun to shine. Verse 4, 5, 6, 12, 13. soon my life ; The num'rous train of ills disclose, Which this frail state attend, A cypher sums my years, But vanity appears. With fruitless cares oppress’d, By whom 'twill be possess'd. And listen to my pray'r, As all my fathers were. My wasted strength restore, And shall be seen no more. |