"Fly, like a timorous, trembling dove, 2 The Lord in heaven has fixed his throne, -3 If he afflict his saints so far, To prove their love, and try their grace, What must the bold transgressors fear!His very soul abhors their ways. 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. Divine Aid invoked in Times of great Wickedness. 1 HELP, Lord, for men of virtue fail, 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, 13 FIRST PART. L. M. Medway. Complaint under the Hiding of God's Countenance. Aff 1 HOW long, O Lord, shall I complain, Like one that seeks his God in vain? 2 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, 3 How will the powers of darkness boast, SECOND PART. C. M. Dundee. mp 1 HOW long wilt thou conceal thy face, My God, how long delay? mf 13 Aff When shall I feel those heavenly rays, 2 How long shall my afflicted soul Thy word can all my foes control, 3 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield, Make haste, before mine eyes are sealed 4 Thou wilt display that sovereign grace, THIRD PART. 7s. Benson. 1 LORD of mercy, just and kind, mf Len mp mf f 13 Aff 14 2 Lord, how long shall Satan's art 4 But on mercy I rely Mercy, heavenly Lord, impart: FOURTH PART. 7s. Norwich. 1 LORD, my God, how long by thee Lord, how long?-for ever?-say- 2 Ceaseless thoughts my soul perplex; O'er me, lo! my foes bear sway: 4 On thy mercy I repose: Thee my heart her Saviour knows; FIRST PART. C. M. Atheism arising from Depravity. Grafton 1 FOOLS, in their hearts, believe and say, That all religion's vain; There is no God, who reigns on high, 2 The Lord, from his celestial throne, To find the man that sought his grace, 3 By nature, all are gone astray; 14 There's none that fears his Maker's hand, 4 Oh that salvation might proceed Till Israel's captives all are freed, SECOND PART. C. M. Dedham. 1 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 When God shall bring his children home 15 FIRST PART. L. M. Uxbridge. The Citizen of Zion. "' 1 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; 3 He loves his enemies-and prays That he could hope or wish from them. SECOND PART. C. M. Nottingha 1 WHO shall inhabit in thy hill, Whom will the Lord admit to dwe 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, This man shall dwell with God on earth, THIRD PART. 7s. Lincoln. 1 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;— |