2 The whole discourse, when neighbours meet, Yet shall our words be free," they cry; "Our tongue shall be controll❜d by none: "Where is the Lord will ask us why? “Or say, our lips are not our own?" 5 The Lord, who sees the poor opprest, And hears th' oppressor's haughty strain, Will rise to give his children rest, Nor shall they trust his word in vain. 6 Thy word, O Lord, tho' often try'd, Void of deceit shall still appear; Not silver, sev'n times purify'd From dross and mixture, shines so clear. 1 PSALM 12. Second Part. C. M. The Lord will judge the wicked, and save his people. LORD, when iniquities abound, And blasphemy grows bold, When faith is hardly to be found, 2 Is not thy chariot hast'ning on?- May we not trust and live upon 3 "Now," saith the Lord, " Now will I rise, "And make oppressors flee; "I will appear to their surprise, "And set my servants free." 4 Thy word, like silver sev'n times try'd, The men that in thy truth confide H PSALM 13. L. M. Pleading with God under desertion. 1 TOW long, O Lord, shall I complain, 2 Shall I for ever be forgot, As one whom thou regardest not? 3 How long shall my poor troubl'd breast 4 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick relief, 5 How would the pow'rs of darkness boast, 6 Whate'er my fears or foes suggest, PSALM 14. First Part. C. M. By nature all men are sinners. NOOLS in their hearts believe and say, "That all religion's vain F "There is no God that reigns on high, "Or minds th' affairs of men." 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane And in their impious hands are found 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne, 4 By nature all are gone astray, Their practice all the same; There's none that fears his Maker's hand, 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, How swift to mischief are their feet! 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root) D 1 A PSALM 14. Second Part. The folly of persecutors. C. M. RE sinners now so senseless grown, And never worship at thy throne, 2 Great God, appear to their surprise, Let them no more thy wrath despise, 3 Dost thou not dwell among the just? That we should make thy name our trust: 4 Oh that the joyful day were come When God shall bring his children home, PSALM 15. L. M. The character of a Saint; or the qualifications of a Christian. 1 WHO shall ascend thy heav'nly place, WHO Great God, and dwell before thy face? The man that minds religion now, And lives and walks by faith below: 2 Whose hands are pure, whose heart is clean; 4 Firm to his word he ever stood, 5 He never deals in bribing gold, And mourns that justice should be sold: That he would hope or wish from them. PSALM 16. First Part. L. M. Confession of our poverty; and Saints the best company. RESERVE me, Lord, in time of need, But have no merits there to plead; 2 Oft have my heart and tongue confess'd, My praise can never make thee blest, 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap These are the choicest friends I know.. |