2 How thou did'st build thy churches here, 3 In God they boasted all the day, Did thousands meet to praise and pray, 4 But now our souls are seiz'd with shame, Confusion fills our face; To hear the enemy blaspheme, 6 Tho' dragons all around us roar, And thine own hand has bruis'd us sore, 7 We are expos'd all day to die, 8 Awake, arise, Almighty Lord! Why sleeps thy wonted grace? 9 Wilt thou forever cast us off, 10 Down to the dust our souls are bow'd And lie upon the ground; Rise for our help, rebuke the proud, PSALM 45. First Part. L. M. 1 NOW be my heart inspir'd to sing The glories of my Saviour King, Jesus the Lord; how heav'nly fair His form! how bright his beauties are! 2 O'er all the sons of human race, He shines with a superior grace ; Love from his lips divinely flows, And blessings all his state compose. 3 Dress thee in arms, most mighty Lord! Gird on the terror of thy sword! In majesty and glory ride, With truth and meekness at thy side. 4 Thine anger, like a pointed dart, Shall pierce the foes of stubborn heart ; 5 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands ; 1 PSALM 45. Second Part. L. M. THE King of saints how fair his face, 4 So shall the King the more rejoice And all thy sons (a numerous train) PSALM 46. First Part. L. M. OD is our refuge in distress, GOD A present help when dangers press: On him for safety we relied, And in his strength we will confide: 2 Tho' earth were from her centre tost, And mountains in the ocean lost; Or lofty hills from their abode, Torn piece-meal by the roaring flood. 3 Let angry waves together roll'd Rage on with fury uncontrol'd; We will not fear, whilst we depend On God, who is our constant friend. 4 A gentler stream, that ever flows, And joy to all around bestows, The city of the Lord shall fill, The city where he's worshipp'd still. 5 God dwells in Zion, whose strong tow'rs, Shall mock th' assault of earthly pow'rs; And his almighty aid is nigh, 1 To those who on his strength rely. PSALM 46. Second Part. L. M. LET Sion in her King rejoice, Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms rise; He utters his almighty voice, The nations melt, the tumult dies. 2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought, And Jacob's God is still our aid: 3 From sea to sea thro' all the shores, 8 5 "Be still, and learn that I am God, "I'll be exalted o'er the lands; "I will be known and fear'd abroad, "But still my throne in Zion stands." 6 O Lord of hosts, Almighty King; While we so near thy presence dwell, Our faith shall sit secure, and sing Defiance to the gates of hell. 10 PSALM 47. C. M. Christ ascending and reigning. 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high; 3 While angels shout and praise their King, 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound, In Israel stood his ancient throne, 6 These western climes are all the Lord's, While pow'rs and princes, shields and swords Submit before his throne. |