3 They wound his head, his hands, his feet, Till streams of blood each other meet; By lot his garments they divide,

And mock the pangs in which he died. 4 But God, his Father, heard his cry; Rais'd from the dead, he reigns on high: The nations learn his righteousness, And humble sinners taste his grace.

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PSALM 23. First Part. L. M.
Jesus a shepherd.

JESUS, my Lord, doth condescend,

To be my shepherd and my friend; I on his faithfulness rely,

His cares shall all my wants supply.
2 In pastures green he doth me lead,
And there in safety makes me feed:
Refreshing streams are ever nigh,
My thirsty soul to satisfy.

3 When stray'd, or languid, I complain,
His grace revives my soul again:
For his name's sake, in ways upright,
He makes me walk with great delight.
4 Yea, when death's gloomy vale I tread,
With joy, ev'n there, I'll lift my head;
From fear and dread he'll keep me free:
His rod and staff shall comfort me.

5 A table stor'd with living bread,
In spite of foes, Lord, thou hast spread;
Thou dost my head with oil anoint,
And a full cup for me appoint.
6 Goodness and mercy shall to me,
Thro' all my life extended be;
And when my pilgrimage is o'er,
I'll dwell with thee for evermorc.

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PSALM 23. Second Part. S. M.

The same.

JESUS my Shepherd lives,

Jehovah is his name:

Since he is mine, and I am his,
I shall not suffer shame.

2 He leads me to the place
Where heav'nly pasture grows;
Where living waters gently pass,
And full salvation flows.

3 If e'er I go astray,

He doth my soul reclaim;
And guides me in his own right way,
For his most holy name.

4 While he affords his aid,

I cannot want or fear:

Tho' I should walk thro' death's dark shade, My shepherd's with me there.

5 In spite of all my foes,

Thou dost my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, And joy exalts my head.

6 The bounties of thy love

Shall crown my following days; Nor from thy house will I remove, Nor cease to speak thy praise.

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PSALM 24. L. M.

The Christian's rest.-The ascension of Christ.

THIS spacious earth is all the Lord's,

And men and worms, and beasts and birds: He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place.

2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky: Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker, God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin,

Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean; Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob's face: These shall enjoy the blissful sight, And dwell in everlasting light. 5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh! Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he. 6 Ye heav'nly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour, way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqu❜ror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before, He opens heav'n's eternal door, To give his saints a blest abode Near their Redeemer, and their God.

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PSALM 25. First Part. S. M.

Waiting for pardon and direction.

LIFT my soul to God,
My trust is in his name;

Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.

2 Sin, and the pow'rs of hell
Persuade me to despair:

Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well,
That I may 'scape the snare.

3 From the first dawning light, Till the dark ev'ning rise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait, With ever longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth; Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth. 5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways; And ev'ry humble sinner find The blessings of his grace. 6 For his own goodness' sake, He saves my soul from shame; He pardons (though my guilt be great) Thro' my Redeemer's name.

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PSALM 25. Second Part. S. M.

Covenant blessings.

THERE shall the man be found,
That fears t' offend his God
That loves the gospel's joyful sound,
And trembles at the rod?

2 The Lord shall make him know
The secrets of his heart;
The wonders of his cov'nant show,
And all his love impart.

3 The dealings of his hand
Are truth and mercy still,

With such as in his cov'nant stand,
And love to do his will.

4 Their souls shall dwell at ease
Before their Maker's face:

Their seed shall taste the promises
In their extensive grace.

PSALM 25. Third Part. S. M.
Distress of soul.

1 MINE eyes and my desire

Are ever to the Lord:

I love to plead his promises,
And rest upon his word.

2 Turn, turn thee to my soul;
Bring thy salvation near:
When will thy hand release my feet
Out of the deadly snare?

3 When shall the sov'reign grace
Of my forgiving God,

Restore me from those dang'rous ways,
My wand'ring feet have trod?

4 The tumult of my thoughts
Doth but enlarge my woe;
My spirit languishes; my heart
Is desolate and low.

5 With ev'ry morning light
My grief anew begins;
Look on my anguish and my pain,
And pardon all my sins.

6 Behold the hosts of hell,
How cruel is their hate!
Against my life they rise, and join
Their fury with deceit.

7 O keep my soul from death,
Nor put my hope to shame:
For I have plac'd my only trust
In my Redeemer's name.

8 With humble faith I wait, To see thy face again:

Of Israel it shall ne'er be said,

He sought the Lord in vain.