6 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls, Whose thoughts and actions are sincere; And with a gracious eye beholds 1 The men that his own image bear. PSALM 12. First Part. L. M. Hope in evil times. ALMIGHTY God, appear and save, For vice and vanity prevail; The godly perish in the grave, 2 The whole discourse, when neighbours meet, 6 Thy word, O Lord, tho' often try'd, From dross and mixture, shines so clear. PSALM 12. Second Part. C. M. The same. LORD, when iniquities abound, 3 "Now," saith the Lord, "now will I rise, "And make oppressors flee; "I will appear to their surprise, "And set my servants free." 4 Thy word, like silver sev'n times tried, Thro' ages shall endure: 1 The men that in thy truth confide PSALM 13. L. M. Pleading with God under desertion. How long, O Lord, shall I complain, Like one that seeks his God in vain? Wilt thou thy face for ever hide ? 2 Shall I forever be forgot, As one whom thou regardest not? 3 How long shall my poor troubled breast Be with these anxious thoughts opprest? And Satan, my malicious foe, Rejoice to see me sunk so low? 4 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, Before my death conclude my grief; If thou withhold thy heav'nly light, 5 How would the pow'rs of darkness boast, PSALM 14. First Part. C. M. 1 FOOLS in their hearts believe and say, "That all religion's vain; "There is no God that reigns on high, "Or minds th' affairs of men." 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane Corrupt discourse proceeds; And in their impious hands are found 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, 4 By nature all are gone astray, There's none that fears his Maker's hand 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root) Nor can they bear diviner fruit, PSALM 14. Second Part. C. M. 1 ARE sinners now so senseless grown, That they the saints devour? And never worship at thy throne, 2 Great God, appear to their surprise, Let them no more thy wrath despise, 3 Dost thou not dwell among the just? That we should make thy name our trust: Great God, confound their pride. 4 Oh that the joyful day were come To finish our distress! 1 When God shall bring his children home, PSALM 15. L. M. The character of a Saint; or the qualifications of a WHO Christian. VHO shall ascend thy heav'nly place, Great God, and dwell before thy face? The man that minds religion now, And lives and walks by faith below: 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean; Whose lips still speak the thing they mean; No slanders dwell upon his tongue; He hates to do his neighbour wrong. 3 Scarce will he trust an ill report, Nor vent it to his neighbour's hurt; Sinners of state he can despise; But saints are honour'd in his eyes. 4 Firm to his word he ever stood, And always makes his promise good; Nor dares to change the thing he swears, Whatever pain or loss he bears. 5 He never deals in bribing gold, And mourns that justice should be sold: While others scorn and wrong the poor, Sweet charity attends his door. 6 He loves his enemies, and prays For those that curse him to his face; 1 PSALM 16. First Part. L. M. The humble Christian rejoicing in the communion of saints. PRESERVE me, Lord, in time of need, For succour to thy throne I flee; But have no merits there to plead: 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap These are the choicest friends I know. 4 Let others choose the sons of mirth, To give a relish to their wine; |