While all the stars that round her burn, And spread the truth from pole to pole. PSALM 19. Part II. (S. M.) The Word of God most excellent. 1. BEHOLD, the morning sun 2. But, Lord, thy word supplies 3. How perfect is thy word! 4. My gracious God how plain PSALM 19. Part III. (7s.) Deliverance from sin and sorrow. 1. BEST instructor, from thy ways 2. Cleanse us from the guilt that lies 4. While we thus thy name adore, PSALM 20. (L. M.) For protection against national foes. 2. On horse and chariot some rely, And some in numbers make their boast: 3. In his salvation we rejoice, And lift our banners in his name; And put our haughty foes to shame. 4. O succour and preserve our king, PSALM 21. (C. M.) Gratitude for national mercy and protection. 1. THE King, O Lord, with songs of praise, Shall in thy strength rejoice; And blest with thy salvation raise To heav'n his cheerful voice. 2. Thy sure defence through nations round Hath spread his pow'rful name: And his successful actions crown'd 3. Then let the king on God alone His mercy shall support his throne, 4. Thy blessing, Lord, on him bestow, To him and us unclouded show 5. Thus, Lord, thy wondrous power declare, And thus exalt thy fame; While we glad songs of praise prepare PSALM 22. Part I. (C. M.) The sufferings of Christ. 1. "MY God, my God, why me forsake? "Why deaf when I complain ?" Thus did our Lord with anguish cry? Yet seem'd to cry in vain. 2. Behold him treated like a worm, 3. Our Saviour's blood like water flow'd; For us his sacred hands and feet 4. As spoil his garments did they part, But God, his God, his strength and ours, 5. Now to his brethren he declares PSALM 22. Part II. (L. M.) Christ's victory and reign. 1. BLEST Saviour! by thy Spirit taught, Thy grace in sweet remembrance brought, Earth's utmost coasts shall hear, and flee In holy ecstacy to Thee. 2. Her mightiest sons thy name shall bless, 3. Thus, while thy Spirit life supplies, 4. From age to age, their joyful tongues PSALM 23. Version 1. (c. M.) Christ the Shepherd of his people. 1. MY Shepherd will supply my need, In pastures fresh he makes me feed, 2. He brings my wand'ring spirit back And leads me for his mercy's sake, 3. When through the darkest vale I pass, 4. Thy hand in sight of all my foes My cup with blessings overflows, B |