PSALM XII, Part First. I LIFT my heart to thee, My God and Guide most just; Permit me not to suffer shame, For in thee do I trust. Let not my foes rejoice, Or make a scoff of me, And let them not be overthrown Who put their trust in thee. But shame shall those befall, Who hate me without cause; Discover clearly to me, Lord, Thy paths and righteous laws. PSALM XII, Part Second.. For thy most holy name, To grant me pardon for my sins, Whoso doth fear the Lord, His soul shall evermore With ease and joy be blest; And, when he dies, these blessings shall Upon his children rest. PSALM XHI IN innocence I wash my hands, Thine altar with the sacred bands, How oft, inspir'd with warmth divine, How lov'd the courts whose walls enshrine Pour then, O pour, while thus I tread The paths by thee prepar'd, Thy beams of mercy on my head, And round me plant thy guard! PSALM XIV. 3 To render thanks unto the Lord, He is my shield, my strength, and might, My buckler in distress; My hope, my help, my heart's relief, ^.. r The God whom I confess. The safeguard he, and strong defence, o The health and surety of all those PSALM XVII. THRO all the changing scenes of life," The praises of my God shall still Of his deliverance will I boast, O magnify the Lord with me, 1 When in distress to him I called,!! The hosts of God encamp around Who on his succour trust. ! |