LORD, hear my voice, my pray'r attend, 2 If THOU, omniscient, should'st survey 3 But mercy pleads the sinner's cause, 4 As guards, who thro' the shades of night, 5 Hope in the LORD, and patient wait, PSALM 130. II. Metre. (c. M.) 1 OUT of the depth of self-despair, 2 If Thou art rig'rously severe, Oh, where shall sinful man appear, 3 But oh! forgiveness is with Thee, stioqqA That sinners may adore, With filial fear Thy goodness see, And never grieve Thee more. 4 Wait then, my soul, confide in GoD, Mercy with Him remains; Plenteous redemption, bought with blood,Į To wash out all our stains. 5 His people God himself shall clear; He will give strength and righteousness, PSALM 131. (Old 113. 8,8,6.) A description of true humility, and resignation to the will of God. 1 1 Lo ORD, teach my heart to Thee to bow, Patient, and teachable, and mild, 2 In myst'ries for this state too high, Appointed by the Church for the festival of the Incarnation. It describes the exultation of the faithful upon the glad tidings that GOD would dwell among them. The 8th, 9th, and 10th verses, were used by King Solomon at the dedication of the temple.-2 Chron. vi. 41, &c. 1 ARISE, O LORD, into Thy rest, Thy presence makes Thy temples blest; 2 Clothe all Thy priests with righteousness, 3 Thy face, O LORD, turn not away, 4 Bless her provisions with increase, 5 MESSIAH here shall ever reign, His foes shall sink to endless shame, 6 Arise, O glorious King, arise, ARISE, O King of grace, arise, Lo! Thy Church waits with longing eyes, 2 Enter with all Thy glorious train, All that the ark did once contain 3 Here, mighty God! accept our vows, 4 Here let the Son of David reign, 5 Here let Him hold a lasting throne, ཙྪིམ* T & PSALM 133. (Old 113. 8,8,6.) The design of this Psalm is to recommend unity among the tribes of Israel. Bishop Patrick observes that it was used by the first Christians, to express their joy for the blessed union of Jews and Gentiles. 1 HOW good, how pleasant is the sight, When brethren in one bond unite, The sacred bond of peace! This holy union ne'er decays, When faith and hope shall cease. 2 As precious ointment, from the head, Or, as the dews from Hermon's hill, 3 Thus on MESSIAH, great High-priest, Fulness of grace is giv'n: Oh, may this unction from above PSALM 133. II. Metre. (Old 113. 8,8,6.) 1 HOW blest the sight, the joy how sweet, When brethren join'd with brethren meet In bands of mutual love! Less sweet the liquid fragrance, shed 2 Less sweet the perfumes of his vest; The hill which God with blessings crown', |