PSALM CXII.

(L. M.)

The blessedness of the man who feareth JEHOVÁH, his support in trouble, liberality in prosperity, confidence in GOD, and reward in eternity.

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LEST is the man who fears the LORD, Loves His commands, obeys His word; Blessed on earth his seed shall rise,

And soar to mansions in the skies.

2 In tribulation's gloomy night,
To him shall rise celestial light;
Compassion shall adorn his race,
Rich in good works, in truth and grace.
3 When terrors spread destruction near,
Trusting in GoD he needs not fear;
His heart is fix'd, he dreads no ill,
The LORD his GOD is with him still.

4 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad,
A grateful off'ring to his GOD;
His works of righteousness proclaim
The honour of JEHOVAH's name.

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PSALM CXII. II Metre. (L. M.)

HRICE happy man who fears the LORD,
Loves His commands, and trusts His word;
Honour and peace his days attend,
And blessings to his seed descend.

2 Compassion dwells upon his mind;
To works of mercy still inclin'd,
He lends the poor some present aid,
Or gives them, not to be repaid.

3 When times grow dark, and tidings spread
That fill his neighbours round with dread,
His heart is arm'd against the fear,
For GOD with all His power is there.

4 His soul, well fix'd upon the LORD,
Draws heav'nly courage from His word;
Amidst the darkness light shall rise,
To cheer his heart, and bless his eyes.

5 He hath dispers'd his alms abroad;
His works are still before his God;
His hands, while they his alms bestow'd,
His glory's future harvest sow'd.

PSALM CXII.

(S. M.)

Appointed by the Church for Easter-day. An exhortation to praise the name of JEHOVAH, his glory, condescension, and mercy, in the redemption of man.

1 THE name of GOD adore,

Ye servants of the LORD;
From this time forth, for evermore,
His sacred name record.

2 Let rising suns proclaim,

And setting suns resound
The glory of JEHOVAH's name,
Through all creation round.

3 In heav'n, His blest abode,
JEHOVAH dwells on high:

Who's like unto the LORD our God?
His glory fills the sky.

4 Enthron'd in glorious state,
In robes of light array'd,

He views with condescension great,
The earth and heav'ns He made,

His kind compassions tell;

The poor partake His grace;
Rais'd from the dust with Him to dwell,

In heav'n's exalted place.

6 Ye barren lands, rejoice;

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Zion, His praise record;

Children unnumber'd join their voice;

Praise ye, O praise the LORD

PSALM CXIII. II Metre. (Old 113.)

YE saints and servants of the LORD,
The triumphs of His name record,
His sacred name for ever bless ;
Where'er the circling sun displays
His rising beams or setting rays,

Due praise to His great name address.

2 GOD through the world extends His sway, The regions of eternal day

But shadows of His glory are.
With Him whose majesty excels,

Who made the heav'n in which He dwells,
Let no created pow'r compare.

3 Though 'tis beneath His state to view
In highest heav'n what angels do,
Yet He to earth vouchsafes His care;

The poor He raiseth from the dust,
Exalting him among the just,

The blessing of His grace to share.

4 Oh then His pow'r and grace declare,
His love divine, His guardian care,
Trust in His ever faithful word;

Adore His everlasting fame,
Extol the honours of His name:
Who, who is like unto the LORD?

PSALM CXIV.

(C. M.)

Appointed by the Church for Easter-day. It celebrates the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, as a figure of the redemption of our nature by the resurrection of MESSIAH.

1 WHEN Israel out of Egypt came,

And led the tribes from thence;
Their sanctuary was JEHOVAH's name,
Dominion and defence.

2 The sea stood back amaz'd to view;
Mountains convuls'd with fear;

And Jordan's streams, aghast, withdrew,
Because the LORD was there.

3 Streams flow'd from rocks of rugged stone,
Obedient at His word;

Tremble, O earth, adore and own
The presence of the LORD.

PSALM CXV.

(C. M.)

The Church ascribeth to GOD the glory of her salvation, and calls upon her children to praise and extol

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NOT unto us, but to Thy name,
O LORD, be glory giv❜n;

Thy truth and mercy we'll proclaim,
And raise the theme to heav'n.

2 Our GOD on high exalted reigns,
Let idols prostrate fall;

What He approves, His will ordains,
JEHOVAH, LORD of all.

3 Thou hast been mindful of us, LORD,
Thou wilt Thy Israel bless;
To small and great wilt grace afford,
The fruits of righteousness.

4 Zion, thy children shall increase,
And in succession rise;

Blest of the LORD, the GOD of peace,
The LORD of earth and skies.

5 Rais'd from the tomb, His saints shall soar,
And round His throne record
Their songs of praise for evermore:
Praise ye, O praise the LORD.

PSALM CXVI.

(L.M.)

A Psalm of thanksgiving for deliverance from tribulation, a holy determination to receive the cup of salvation and make a public acknowledgment of the mercies of JEHOVAH.

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LOVE the LORD, He heard my prayer;
My suppliant voice He deign'd to hear;