4. Rehearse his praise with awe profound; Let knowledge lead the song; Nor mock him with a solemn sound 5. In Israel stood his ancient throne, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. But now he calls the world his own, The Church the safeguard of the Nation. GREAT is the Lord our God, He makes his churches his abode, These temples of his grace In Zion God is known A refuge in distress: How bright has his salvation shone, Through all her palaces! In every new distress We'll think upon his wondrous grace, And seek deliv'rance there. The God we worship now, Will guide us till we die; Will be our God while here below, PSALM 49. (L. M.) The Vanity of Earthly Distinctions. 1. LET all, of ev'ry rank and age, Around in list'ning numbers throng; For wisdom shall my thoughts engage, And heav'nly truth inspire my tongue. 2. How vain the power that wealth can give, Alas, how impotent to save! Can riches bid the sinner live, 3. Array'd in rank, with honour crown'd, 4. But when the just the earth shall leave, (For, like the wicked, they must die ;) God will their ransom'd souls receive To reign with him eternally. PSALM 50. Version 1. (8.8.8.) The solemnity of God's judgment. 1. THE Lord hath spoke; the mighty God. Hath sent his summons all abroad, From dawning light till day declines: The list'ning earth his voice hath heard; And he from Zion hath appear'd, Where beauty in perfection shines. 2. Our God shall come, and keep no more Misconstru'd silence, as before; But wasting flames before him send; And, while around him tempests rage, Himself shall heaven and earth engage, His just tribunal to attend. 3. No sacrifice hath he requir'd, Save hearts with love and zeal inspir'd; PSALM 50. Version 11. (8.7.4.) The Last Judgment. 1. LO! the Mighty God appearing, Universal nature shakes! 2. To the heavens his voice ascending, 66 66 Let my throne adorn the skies." 3. Gather first my saints around me, "Those who to my cov'nant stood; "Those who humbly sought and found me, "Through the dying Saviour's blood: Bless'd Redeemer ! Sweetest sacrifice to God! 4. Now the heavens on high adore him, God Himself the Judge is there! PSALM 51. Part I. (L. M.) A penitent pleading for pardon. 1. SHOW pity, Lord; O Lord, forgive! Are not thy mercies large and free? 2. My crimes, though great, do not surpass 4. Yet save a trembling sinner, Lord, PSALM 51. Part II. (L. M.) Original and actual sins confessed. 1. LORD, I am vile, conceiv'd in sin, 2. Great God, create my heart anew, 3. Behold, I fall before thy face; No outward forms can cleanse from sin, 4. Jesus, my God, whose blood alone PSALM 51. Part III. (L. M.) Prayer for pardon, purity, and joy. 1. O THOU that hear'st when sinners cry! 2. Create my nature pure within, heart. 3. I cannot live without thy light, 4. Though I have griev'd thy Spirit, Lord, His help and comfort still afford; And let a wretch come near thy throne, |