The Treasures of God's Word.
FALCON STREET. 8. M.
BEHOLD, the morning sun
Begins his glorious way;
His beams through all the nations run,
And light and life convey.
But, Lord, thy word supplies
A brighter, holier light;
It trains the simple to be wise,
And gives the blind their sight.
How perfect is thy word!
Thy judgments too, how just!
To thy unfailing promise, Lord,
May men securely trust.
While with my heart and tongue,
I spread thy praise abroad;
Accept the worship, and the song,
My Saviour, and my God.
For Protection against national Foes.
ROCKINGHAM. L. M.
HEAR us, O Lord, in time of need,
And let thy name our cause defend;
Grant that our efforts may succeed,
And vict'ry on our steps attend.
On horse and chariot some rely;
And some in numbers make their boast;
Our trust is in the Lord most high;
His favor is itself an host.
In his salvation we rejoice,
And lift our banners in his name;
Lord, hear our supplicating voice,
And put our haughty foes to shame.
O succour and preserve our King,
And bless with peace cur favor'd land;
That we may still thy glory sing,
By whose protecting care we stand.
Gratitude for national Mercy and Protection.
THE King, O Lord, with songs of praise,
Shall in thy strength rejoice;
And, blest with thy salvation, raise
To heaven his cheerful voice.
Thy sure defence through nations round
Hath spread his pow'rful name;
And his successful actions crown'd
With majesty and fame.
Then let the King on God alone
For timely aid rely;
Whose blessing shall support his throne,
And all his wants supply.
Thus, Lord, thy wondrous power declare,
And thus exalt thy fame;
While we glad songs of praise prepare
For thine almighty name.
PSALM XXII. (PART 1.)
Prayer for Help.
O GOD, my God, in mercy hear
The voice of my complaint;
By day I shed the fruitless tear,
And in the night I faint.
Our fathers trusted in the Lord,
He to their rescue came;
Art thou not faithful to thy word;
Is not thy love the same?
They trusted, and were help'd, but I
Have none to soothe my pain ;
The scorners, as they pass me, cry,
"He trusts his God in vain."
O Lord, my strength, go not away,
Still keep me with thy love;
And raise me, at the last great day,
To sing thy praise above.
Exhortation to Praise and Obedience.
ALL ye that fear him, praise the Lord;
His sacred name adore;
And ye his chosen Israel,
Praise him for evermore.
Let all the glad converted world
To him their homage pay;
And scatter'd nations of the earth
One sov'reign Lord obey.
With humble worship to his throne
Let all for aid resort;
That power, which first their being gave,
Alone can give support.
Let them, O Lord, thy truth declare,
And shew thy righteousness;
That children, yet unborn, may learn
Thy glory to confess.
Confidence in God's special Support and Presence.
THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord,
Vouchsafes to be my guide;
The Shepherd, by whose constant care
My wants are all supplied.
In tender grass he makes me feed,
And gently there repose;
Then leads me to cool fountains, where
Refreshing water flows.
His love reclaims my wand'ring soul,
And, to his endless praise,
Guides me with humble zeal to walk
In his most righteous ways.
pass the gloomy vale of death,
From fear and danger free;
For there his aiding rod and staff
Defend and comfort me.
Messiah triumphant.
ASHLEY. C. M.
LIFT up your heads, eternal gates;
Unfold to entertain
The King of Glory: see, he comes
With his celestial train!
Who is the King of Glory, who?→
The Lord for strength renown'd;
In battle mighty, o'er his foes
Eternal victor crown'd.
Lift up your heads, ye heav'nly gates,
In state to entertain
The King of Glory: lo! he comes
With all his ransom'd train.
Who is the King of Glory, who?
The Lord of Hosts renown'd;
Triumphant over sin and death,
Eternal victor crown'd.
MINE eyes and my desire
Are ever to the Lord;
I love to plead his promises,
And rest upon his word.
O lead me in thy truth;
Instruct me in thy law;
Thou God of my salvation, still
To thee my footsteps draw.
Preserve my soul from death,
Nor put my hope to shame;
For I have plac'd my only trust
In thine almighty name.
With humble faith I wait
To see thy face again;
O be it ne'er of Israel said,
TRY me, O Lord; thy searching eyes
My deeds and thoughts have known ;
On thee my trembling soul relies,
Secure in thee alone.
O search me still; my heart and reins
With strictest view survey;
And, as thy love my hope sustains,
Thy truth shall guide my way.
Lord, where thine honor dwells, have I
With joyful footsteps trod;
My soul delights to feel thee nigh,
And rest upon my God.
Thou, Lord, my steps hast fixt aright,
Thy praise will I prolong;
While Israel's favor'd sons unite
To raise the thankful song.
God the Father and Friend of his People.
ST. BENE'T. L. M.
O LORD, our guard, our light, our way;
What dangers shall our souls dismay!
God of our life; whom need we fear
When foes assault, if thou art near!
One wish, with holy transport warm,
Our hearts have form'd, and yet shall form;
One thing we ask ;-to spend our days
In Sion's courts, with prayer and praise,
Though ev'ry earthly friend depart,
And love forsake a parent's heart,
The Lord, on whom our hopes depend,
Will prove a father and a friend.
Ye trembling saints! in ev'ry strait
On God with sacred courage wait:
His grace will life and strength afford:
O wait then daily on the Lord.
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