8 Awake, arise, Almighty Lord! 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, 11 Redeem us from perpetual shame, 1 N PSALM 45. First Part. L. M. The glory of Christ, and the power of his gospel. TOW 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! Or words of mercy, kind and sweet, 5 Thy throne, O God, for ever stands; 1 ΤΗ HE King of saints how fair his face, 4 So shall the King the more rejoice 6 Let endless honours crown his head; 1 PSALM 46. First Part. L. M. YOD 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: 12 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 uncontroll'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, To those who on his strength rely. 1 'L' PSALM 46. Second Part. L. M. ET Zion in her King rejoice, Tho' tyrants rage, and kingdoms r He utters his almighty voice, The nations melt, the tumult dies. I 2 The Lord of old for Jacob fought, 3 From sea to sea thro' all the shores, PSALM 47. C. M. Christ ascending and reigning. FOR a shout of sacred joy, 2 Jesus, our God, ascends on high; 3 While angels shout and praise their King, Let mortals learn their strains: Let all the earth his honours sing; 4 Rehearse his praise with awe profound, 3 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. 1 : PSALM 48. First Part. S. M. The Church is the honour and safety of a nation. REAT is the Lord our God, Gand let his praise be great; He makes his churches his abode, 2 These temples of his grace, 3 In Zion God is known, How bright hath his salvation shone 4 When kings against her join'd, In wild confusion of the mind They fled with hasty fear. |