PSALMS.

PSALM III. L. M.

GOD! how constant is thy love!
Thy gifts are ev'ry ev'ning new;
And morning mercies from above
Gently distil, like early dew.

2 Thou spread'st the curtain of the night, Great Guardian of our sleeping hours; Thy sov'reign word restores the light, And quickens all our slumb'ring powers. 3 Thine arm sustain'd us while we slept, Else had our eyelids closed in death; Our life in safety still is kept,

And still we draw our wonted breath. 4 That life we yield to thy command; To Thee we consecrate our days; Perpetual blessings from thy hand Demand perpetual songs of praise.

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IN

PSALM IV. c. M.

N vain the thoughtless world inquires,
Forgetful of their God,

Who will supply their vain desires,
Or shew them earthly good.

2 Through the wide compass of the earth Their restless wishes rove,

In search of honour, wealth, and mirth,
The idols of their love.

B

A

COLLECTION

OF

PSALMS AND HYMNS,

FOR THE USE OF

THE CHURCHES IN READING.

"The trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in
raising and thanking the Lord."-2 Chron. v. 13.

"I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also."

1 Cor. xiv. 15.

"Speaking to yourselves in Psalms and Hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
aking melody in your heart to the Lord."-Ephes. v. 19.

THIRD EDITION, REVISED.

TO WHICH IS ADDED AN APPENDIX.

READING:

SOLD BY RUSHER AND JOHNSON.

1838.

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