3 Thou wast my guardian in the field, Thy mighty arm hath prov'd my shield, 4 Thou wilt the cause of truth maintain, PSALM 141. (7,7,7,7.) This psalm of David was probably composed when he was an exile from the service of the sanctuary, and fled for protection to Achish, hing of Gath. Surrounded by idolators, he prays for preserva. tion, and an holy restraint over his words and actions. 1 HEAR, O LORD; on Thee I call; Oh, make haste, to Thee I cry; 2 Let my pray'r accepted rise, To Thy Law incline my heart, PSALM 142. (C.M.) A prayer of David in the cave of Adullam, whither he fled from Saul and the Philistines, 1 Sam. xxii. 1. expressive of perplexity, supplication for deliverance, and confidence in GOD. 1 PROSTRATE before JEHOVAH's throne, With earnest voice I cried; My supplication I made known, Oppress'd with grief I sigh'd. 2 My spirit sunk, o'erwhelm'd with grief, I look'd around, but no relief, 3 Friendless, I cried to Thee, O Lord, Thou art my portion, and Thy word 4 Hear my complaint; to Thee I cry; My foes are stronger far than I; 5 Forth from the gloom my spirit bring, PSALM 142. II. Metre. (S. M.) TO GOD, with mournful voice, 2 I look'd, but found no friend All refuge fail'd, and no man came 3 To Thee, my GoD, I pray'd; 4 That I may praise Thy name, A Commonly called the seventh Penitential Psalm. The Psalmist confesseth his sin, and devoutly prays for remission, consolation, and deliverance. 10 LORD, incline Thy gracious ear, In mercy, truth, and righteousness, 2 Shoulds't Thou in solemn judgment come, 3 My spirit, LORD, within me faints; 4 I call to mind the days of old, 5 My spirit fails; in mercy hear; 6 Teach me Thy way; Thou art my God; Composed by king David after his accession to the crown. This psalm celebrates the condescending goodness of GOD to frail man, abounds with thanksgiving, and concludes with petitions for temporal and spiritual mercies. IBLEST be JEHOVAH, mighty LORD, Through whom the faithful wield the sword, And all their conquests gain; Guarded by His almighty pow'r, Their fortress, shield, defence, and tow'r, 2 LORD, what is man! before Thine eyes 3 Bow down Thy heav'ns, O LORD, come down ; 4 Awake, my heart; awake, my tongue; Our garners full our praise demands, Praise ye the LORD of heav'n. 5 May future sons and daughters rise, Train'd in succession for the skies, An holy offspring found! K |