"Fly, like a timorous, trembling dove, To prove their love, and try their grace; 4 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls, Whose thoughts and actions are sincere; mf And, with a gracious eye, beholds The men that his own image bear. 12 C. M. Grafton. f Divine Aid invoked in Times of great Wickedness. HELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail, Religion loses ground The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound. 2 Their oaths and promises they break, 3 Lord, when iniquities abound, 4 Is not thy chariot hastening on? 5 Yes-saith the Lord-now will I rise, I shall appear to their surprise, And set my servants free. 13 Aff HOW FIRST PART. L. M. Medway. Complaint under the Hiding of God's Countenance. 2 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, 3 How will the powers of darkness boast, mf But I have trusted in thy grace, 4 Whate'er my fears or foes suggest, Thou art my hope, my joy, my rest: <My heart shall feel thy love-and raise My cheerful voice to songs of praise. f 13 SECOND PART. C. M. Dundee. mp HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face, When shall I feel those heavenly rays, 2 How long shall my afflicted soul Thy word can all my foes control, mf 3 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield, > Make haste, before mine eyes are sealed 4 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace, f I shall employ my lips in praise, 13 THIRD PART. 7s. Never shall my troubled mind Benson. 2 Lord, how long shall Satan's art Tempt my harassed soul to sin, Triumph o'er my humbled heart, Fears without and guilt within? 3 Lord, my God, thine ear incline, Bending to the prayer of faith; mf Cheer my eyes with light divine, Len Lest I sleep the sleep of death. mp 4 But on mercy I rely Mercy, heavenly Lord, impart : mf Mercy brings salvation nigh; Mercy shall rejoice my heart. 5 Lord, I lift my voice in praise, All thy bounty to adore; From eternity thy grace Flows, increasing evermore. 13 FOURTH PART. 7s. Aff LORD, my God, how long by thee f 14 Lord, how long?-for ever?-say- Norwich. 2 Ceaseless thoughts my soul perplex; O'er me, lo! my foes bear sway: Thee my heart her Saviour knows; FIRST PART. C. M. Grafton. Atheism arising from Depravity. FOOLS, in their hearts, believe and say, That all religion's vain; There is no God, who reigns on high, 14 2 The Lord, from his celestial throne, 3 By nature, all are gone astray; 4 Oh that salvation might proceed Till Israel's captives all are freed, SECOND PART. C. M. Dedham. ARE sinners now so hardened grown, 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: 4 Oh! that the joyful day was come To finish our distress! f When God shall bring his children home, Our songs shall never cease. 15 " FIRST PART. 1 L. M. Uxbridge. The Citizen of Zion. WHO shall ascend thy heavenly place, Great God, and dwell before thy face?The man who loves religion now, And humbly walks with God 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 neighbor wrong. 15 ་་ 3 He loves his enemies-and prays SECOND PART. C. M. Nottingham. WHO shall inhabit in thy hill, O God of holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell 2 The man who walks in pious ways, 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns, 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, mf This man shall dwell with God on earth, 15 THIRD PART. 7s. Lincoln. WHO, O Lord, when life is o'er, In thy holy place shall rest? 2 He, whose heart thy love has warmed; He, whose words and thoughts are one ; |