3 O hear, and to my longing eyes
Restore thy wonted light;
And suddenly, or I shall sleep
In everlasting night.

4 Then shall my song, with praise inspired,
To thee, my God, ascend;
Who to thy servant in distress
Such bounty didst extend.

1 MY lot is fall'n in that blest land

Where God is truly known;

He fills my cup with lib'ral hand;
"Tis he supports my throne.

C. M.

2 Therefore my soul shall bless the Lord, Whose precepts give me light, And private counsel still afford

In sorrow's dismal night.

3 Thou, Lord, when I resign my breath, My soul from hell shalt free;

Nor let thy Holy One in death
The least corruption see.

4 Thou shalt the paths of life display,
That to thy presence lead;

Where pleasures dwell without allay,
And joys that never fade.

11.

זי

PSALM XVI. (o. v.) C. M..

SET the Lord still in my sight,
And trust him over all;

For he doth stand on my right hand,
Therefore I shall not fall.

2 Wherefore my heart and tongue also
Rejoice exceedingly;

My flesh likewise doth rest in hope
To rise again for why?

3 Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell,
Because thou lovest me;

Nor yet will give thy Holy One
Corruption for to see:

4 But wilt me shew the way to life,
Where there is joy in store;

And where at thy right hand there are
Pleasures for evermore.

12.

1 No

PSALM XVIII.

L. M.

JO change of times shall ever shock
My firm affection, Lord, to thee;
For thou hast always been my rock,
A fortress and defence to me.

2 Thou my deliv❜rer art, my God,

My trust is in thy mighty power:
Thou art my shield from foes abroad,
At home my safeguard and my tower.

3 To thee I will address my prayer,
To whom all praise we justly owe;
So shall I, by thy watchful care,

Be guarded from my treach'rous foe.
4 To heaven I made my mournful prayer,
To God address'd my humble moan;
Who graciously inclin'd his ear,
And heard me from his lofty throne.

13.

1TH

PSALM XVIII.

L. M.

NHOU suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways
To various paths of human kind;

They, who for mercy merit praise,

With thee shall wond'rous mercy find.

2 Thou to the just shalt justice shew, The pure thy purity shall see; Such as perversely choose to go,

Shall meet with due returns from thee.

3 On his firm succour I relied,

And did o'er num'rous foes prevail;
Nor fear'd, whilst he was on my side,
The best defended walls to scale.

4 For God's designs shall still succeed;
His word will bear the utmost test:
He's a strong shield to all that need,
And on his sure protection rest.

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14.

THE

1 HE heavens declare thy glory, Lord, Which that alone can fill;

The firmament and stars express
Their great Creator's skill.

2 The dawn of each returning day

Fresh beams of knowledge brings; And from the dark returns of night Divine instruction springs.

3 God's perfect law converts the soul,
Reclaims from false desires;

With sacred wisdom his sure word
The ignorant inspires.

4 The statutes of the Lord are just,
And bring sincere delight;

His pure commands, in search of truth,
Assist the feeblest sight.

15.

1

PSALM XX.

NO thy salvation, Lord, for aid
We cheerfully repair,

C. M.

With banners in thy name display'd, "The Lord accept thy prayer.'

2 Some trust in steeds for war design'd,
On chariots some rely;

Against them all we'll call to mind
The power of God most high.

3 Quick from their steeds and chariots thrown, Behold them through the plain, Disordered, broke, and trampled down, Whilst firm our troops remain.

4 Still save us, Lord, and still proceed,
Our rightful cause to bless;

Hear, King of Heaven, in times of need,
The prayers that we address.

16.

1

MY

PSALM XXII.

C. M.

Y God, my God, why leav'st thou me
When I with anguish faint?

O why so far from me remov'd,
And from my sad complaint?

2 Thou always art the righteous judge
Of innocence oppress'd;

And therefore Israel's praises are
Of right to thee address'd.

3 Thou, guardian-like, didst shield from wrongs My helpless infant days;

And since hast been my God and guide
Through life's bewilder'd ways.

4 Withdraw not, then, so far from me,
When trouble is so nigh;

O send me help! thy help, on which
I only can rely.