3 All those who have his goodness proved, 4 Sing praises, therefore, to the Lord, Proclaim his deeds, till all the world PSALM 10. L. M. Jehovah the Saviour of the fatherless and afflicted. 1 GREAT GOD, thy equal mercies flow 2 The meek observer of thy laws 3 Thou, Lord, thy people's wish cans't read, 4 The weeping orphan's cheek to dry, PSALM 11. L. M. God loves the righteous and hates the wicked. 1 My refuge is the God of Love; Why do my foes insult and cry, "Fly, like a timorous trembling dove, To distant woods, or mountains fly?" 2 The Lord in Heaven has fixed his throne, His eyes survey the world below; To him all mortal things are known, His eye-lids search our spirits through. 3 If He afflicts his saints so far, To prove their love, and try their grace; 4 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls, PSALM 13. c. M. A prayer for divine assistance; and an act of faith in God. 1 How long wilt Thou forget me, Lord? Must I for ever mourn? How long wilt thou withdraw from me, 2 Oh hear! and to my longing eyes, And suddenly, or I shall sleep 3 Since I have always placed my trust Thy saving health will come, and then 4 Then shall my song, with praise inspired, PSALM 15. C. M. The character of faithful and acceptable worshippers. 2 The man who walks in pious ways, 3 Who speaks the meaning of his heart, 4 Whose hands disdain a golden bribe, This man, when earth's foundation shakes, PSALM 16. C. M. The Christian's hope in life and death. 1 PROTECT me from my cruel foes, 2 I strive each action to approve 3 Therefore my heart all grief defies, My flesh shall rest in hope to rise, PSALM 17. L. M. Forsaking the world, and hoping for glory. I WHAT sinners value I resign, 3 O glorious hour! O blest abode ! 4 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, 'Till the last trumpet's awful sound; Then burst the chain, with sweet surprise, And in my Saviour's image rise. PSALM 18. L. M. The Church risen, and victorious in Christ her head. 1 No change of times shall ever shock 2 Thou my deliverer art, my God, 3 Let the eternal Lord be praised, The rock on whose defence I rest; O'er highest heavens his name be raised, Who me with his salvation blest. 4 Therefore, to celebrate his fame, My grateful voice to heaven I'll raise; |