2. The sparrow for her young Where God appoints to hear! Their constant service there! They praise thee still; and happy they That love the way to Zion's hill. 4 They go from strength to strength, Thro' this dark vale of tears; 'Till each arrives at length; 'Till each in heav'n appears. O glorious seat, when God our King Shall thither bring our willing feet! 5 To spend one sacred day, Where God and saints abide, Affords diviner joy, Than thousand days beside: Our light and our defence; Thrice happy he, O God of hosts, PSALM 85. First Part. L. M. 1 LORD, thou hast call'd thy grace to mind, Thou hast revers'd our heavy doom: So God forgave when Israel sinn'd, And made thy fiercest wrath abate : PSALM 85. Second Part. L. M ALVATION is for ever nigh The souls, that fear and trust the Lord; And grace, descending from on high, Fresh hopes of glory shall afford. 2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ the Lord came down from heav'n: By his obedience so complete, Justice is pleas'd, and peace is giv'n. 3 Now truth and honour shall abound; And heav'nly influ'nce bless the groun 4 His righteousness is gone before, 1 A general song of praise to God. AMONG the princes, earthly gods, There's none hath pow'r divine; Nor is their nature, mighty Lord! Nor are their works like thine. 2 The nations, thou hast made, shall bring 3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet: 4. Great is thy mercy, and my tongue PSALM 86. Second Part. L. M. Mourning over unbelief, and pleading for the evidence of an interest in Christ. 1 JESUS, my God, my all in all, Display thy pow'r, unveil thy face; 2 A thousand times my tongue hath said, My path is hedg'd, I see no light, 6 Striving to stretch my wither'd arms, 10 Then shall my foes, who hate me, see 1 The christian church. GOD in his earthly temple lays Foundations for his heav'nly praise; He likes the tents of Jacob well ; But still in Zion loves to dwell. 2 His mercy visits ev'ry house, That pays its night and morning vows; But makes a more delightful stay, Where churches meet to praise and pray. 3 What glories were describ'd of old! What wonders are of Zion told! Thou city of our God below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know. 4 Egypt and Tyre, the Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew: Angels and men shall join to sing The Hill, where living waters spring. 5 When God makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 1 'Twill be an honour to appear, As one new born and nourish'd there. PSALM 88. First Part. Life the only accepted time. L. M. WHILE life prolongs its precious light, Mercy is found and peace is giv'n; But soon, ah soon! th' approaching night Shall blot out ev'ry hope of heav'n. 2 While God invites, how bless'd the day! How sweet the gospel's charming sound! "Come sinners, haste, O! haste away, "While yet a pard'ning God he's found. 3 "In that lone land of deep despair, "No Sabbath's heav'nly light shall rise; "No God regard your bitter pray'r, et Nor Saviour call you to the skies." |