3 See how the prince of darkness tries He spreads a mist around my eyes, 4 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield, Make haste before mine eyes are sealed 5 How would the tempter boast aloud 6 But they shall flee at thy rebuke, He knows the terrors of thy look, PSALM 14. C. M. 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 used to speak deceit, 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root) 70 that salvation might proceed PSALM 15. FIRST PART. C. M. WHO shall inhabit in thy hill, O God of holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell 2 The man that walks in pious ways, 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns, And though to his own hurt he swears, 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, This man shall dwell with God on earth, PSALM 15. SECOND PART. L. M. WH HO shall ascend thy heavenly place, The man that minds religion now, And humbly walks with God below: 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean; 5 He never deals in bribing gold, 6 He loves his enemies, and prays PSALM 16. FIRST PART. L. M. PRESERVE me, Lord, in time of need; For succour to thy throne I flee, But have no merits there to plead : My goodness cannot reach to thee. 2 Oft Have my heart and tongue confest How empty and how poor I am: My praise can never make thee blest, Nor add new glories to thy name. 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap Some profit by the good we do; These are the company I keep, These are the choicest friends I know. 4 How fast their guilt and sorrows rise, Who haste to seek some idol-god! I will not taste their sacrifice, Their offerings of forbidden blood. By day his counsels guide me right; Who gives me sweet advice by night. PSALM 16. SECOND PART. L. M. WHEN God is nigh, my faith is strong, His arm is my almighty prop: Be glad my heart, rejoice my tongue, C 2 Though in the dust I lay my head, 4 There streams of endless pleasure flow; (Which we but tasted here below) L ORD, I am thine; but thou wilt prove My faith, my patience, and my love: When men of spite against me join, They are the sword, the hand is thine. 2 Their hope and portion lie below; 'Tis all the happiness they know; 'Tis all they seek, they take their shares, And leave the rest among their heirs. 3 What sinners value, I resign; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine; I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 4 This life's a dream, an empty show; But the bright world to which I go, Hath joys substantial and sincere; When shall I wake and find me there? 5 O glorious hour! O blest abode ! I shall be near, and like my God; |