5. Here will I rest and build my hope, He's more than all the world to me, PSALM 43. (L. M.) Divine Comfort in Distress. 1. MY gracious God, I breathe to thee My earnest hope, my fervent prayer; From all my sorrows set me free, From all the ills I dread, or bear. 2. Let me with light and truth be blest, Be these my guides to lead the way; Till on thy holy hill I rest, And in thy sacred temple pray. 3. Then to thine altar will I go, To God who is my life, my joy; 4. Why then cast down, my soul? and why PSALM 44. (L. M.) The Church's Prayer under Persecution. 1. OFT have our ears, Great God, been taught, 2. So we disclaim our bow or sword, 3. From morning dawn to evening close, 4. Thy mercy, Lord, alone we claim; PSALM 45. (L. M.) The Glory of Christ and his Gospel. 1. NOW be our hearts inspired to sing, The triumphs of our Saviour-King: Jesus the Lord! how heavenly fair His form! how bright his glories are! 2. O'er all the sons of human race He shines with a superior grace: 3. Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord; Gird on the terror of thy sword; In righteousness and glory ride, 4. Thy throne, O God, for ever stands; PSALM 46. Part 1. (P. M.) God the sure Refuge of his Church. 1. GOD is our refuge in distress, Though earth were from her centre tost, 2. Above the tempest's rudest shock, There streams of living waters flow, 3. Submit to his almighty sway; Our helper in distress. PSALM 46. Part II. (L. M.) Peace restored. 1. LET Sion in her King rejoice, 2. The Lord of old for Israel fought, 3. From sea to sea through all the shores, He makes the noise of battle cease: When from on high his thunder roars, He awes the trembling world to peace. 4. Bé still, and know that He is God! He reigns through all the world abroad, PSALM 46. Version 11. (L. M.) The safety of the Citizens of Zion. 1. GOD is our refuge and defence, In trouble our unfailing aid; Secure in his Omnipotence, What foe can make our soul afraid? 2. Yea, though the earth's foundations rock, 3. There is a river pure and bright, Whose streams make glad the heavenly plains; Where, in eternity of light, The city of our God remains. 4. Built by the word of his command, With his unclouded presence blest, Firm as his throne the bulwarks stand; There is our home, our hope, our rest. PSALM 47. Version 1. (L. M.) The Ascension of Christ. 1. O ALL ye people, clap your hands, No force the mighty power withstands 2. God is gone up, our Lord and King, With shouts of joy and trumpet's sound; To him repeated praises sing, And let the cheerful song go round. 3. Your utmost skill in praise be shown, For him who all the world commands; PSALM 47. Version 11. (c. M.) Christ ascending and reigning. 1. O FOR a shout of sacred joy 2. Jesus, our God, ascends on high; 3. While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains; Let all the earth his honours sing, |