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2 But there's a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky: Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker, God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin,

Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean:
Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless,
And clothe his soul with righteousness.
4 These are the men, the pious race,
That seek the God of Jacob's face :
These shall enjoy the blissful sight,
And dwell in everlasting light.
5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high,
Behold the King of glory nigh!
Who can this King of glory be?
The mighty Lord, the Saviour's he.
6 Ye heav'nly gates, your leaves display,
To make the Lord, the Saviour, way:
Laden with spoils from earth and hell,
The Conqu❜ror comes with God to dwell.
7 Rais'd from the dead, he goes before,
He opens heav'n's eternal door,

To give his saints a blest abode
Near their Redeemer, and their God.

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PSALM 25. First Part. S. M.
Waiting for pardon and direction.
LIFT my soul to God,
My trust is in his name;

Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.

2 Sin, and the pow'rs of hell
Persuade me to despair :

Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well,
That I may 'scape the snare.

3 From the first dawning light, "Till the dark ev'ning rise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait, With ever longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth; Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth. 5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways; And ev'ry humble sinner find The blessings of his grace. 6 For his own goodness' sake, He saves my soul from shame; He pardons (though my guilt be great) Thro' my Redeemer's name.

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PSALM 25. Second Part. S. M.

Divine Instruction.

WHERE shall the man be found,

That fears t' offend his God;

That loves the gospel's joyful sound,
And trembles at the rod ?

2 The Lord shall make him know
The secrets of his heart;
The wonders of his cov'nant show,
And all his love impart.

3 The dealings of his hand,
Are truth and mercy still,

With such as in his cov'nant stand,
And love to do his will.

4 Their souls shall dwell at ease
Before their Maker's face :

Their seed shall taste the promises
In their extensive grace.

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PSALM 25. Third Part. S. M:

Distress of Soul.

MINE eyes and my desire

Are ever to the Lord :

I love to plead his promises,
And rest upon his word.

2 Turn, turn thee to my soul;
Bring thy salvation near :
When will thy hand release my feet
Out of the deadly snare ?

3 When shall the sov'reign grace,
Of my forgiving God,
Restore me from those dang'rous ways,
My wand'ring feet have trod?
4 The tumult of my thoughts
Doth but enlarge my woe;
My spirit languishes; my heart
Is desolate and low.

5 With ev'ry morning light
My grief anew begins;
Look on my anguish and my pain,
And pardon all my sins.

6 Behold the hosts of hell,
How cruel is their hate!

Against my life they rise, and join
Their fury with deceit.

7 O keep my soul from death,
Nor put my hope to shame :
For I have plac'd my only trust
In my Redeemer's name.

8 With humble faith I wait,
To see thy face again :

Of Israel it shall ne'er be said,
He sought the Lord in vain.

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PSALM 26. L. M.

Self-Examination: or, Evidences of grace.

JUDGE me, O Lord, and prove my ways,

try my reins, and try my heart;

My faith upon thy promise stays,
Nor from thy law my feet depart.
2 I hate to walk, I hate to sit
With men of vanities and lies:
The scoffer and the hypocrite
Are the abhorrence of mine eyes.
3 Among thy saints will I appear,
With hands well wash'd in innocence;
But when I stand before thy bar,
The blood of Christ is my defence.
4 I love thy habitation, Lord,

The temple where thine honours dwell;
There shall I hear thy holy word,
And there thy works of wonder tell.
5 Let not my soul be join'd at last
With men of treachery and blood;
Since I my days on earth have past
Among the saints, and near my God.

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PSALM 27. First Part. C. M.
The Church is our delight and safety.
HE Lord of glory is my light,
And my salvation too:

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God is my strength; nor will I fear
What all my foes can do.

2 One privilege my heart desires;
O grant me an abode,

Within th' assemblies of thy saints,
The temples of my God!

3 There shall I offer my requests,
And see thy beauty still;

Shall hear thy messages of love,
And there enquire thy will.

4 When troubles rise, and storms appear,
There may his children hide :
God has a strong pavilion, where
He makes my soul abide.

5 Now shall my head be lifted high
Above my foes around;

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And songs of joy and victory
Within thy temple sound.

PSALM 27. Second Part. C. M.
Prayer and hope.

SOON as I heard my

Father say,

"Ye children, seek my grace;" My heart reply'd, without delay, "I'll seek my Father's face.

2 Let not thy face be hid from me,
Nor frown my soul away:

God of my life, I fly to thee
In a distressing day.

3 Should friends and kindred, near and dear, Leave me to want, or die;

My God would make my life his care,
And all my need supply.

4 My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief;
Had not my soul believ'd,

Thy grace would soon provide relief;
Nor was my hope deceiv'd.

5 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up:

He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.

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