2 One wish, with holy transport warm,
My heart has form'd, and yet shall form;
One gift I ask; that to my end
Thy sacred courts I may attend.
3 There may I find a sure abode,
And view the beauty of my GoD;
For He within His hallow'd shrine
My secret refuge shall assign
4 When, Thou, with condescending grace,
Hast bid me seek Thy shining face,
My heart replied to Thy kind word,
Thee will I seek, all gracious Lord.
Should ev'ry earthly friend depart,
And nature leave a parent's heart;
My GoD, on whom my hopes depend,
Will be my Father and my Friend.
6 Ye humble souls, in ev'ry strait,
On GoD with sacred courage wait;
His hand shall life and strength afford,
O ever wait upon the LORD.
The language of humiliation, intercession, and
1 To Thee I cry, O LORD, my rock,
Thine arm alone can save.
Ah! be not silent, lest I sink
Forgotten in the grave.
2 The voice of supplication, LORD, My anxious fears repeat;
With ceaseless cries, I lift my hands
Tow'rds Heav'n, Thy mercy-seat.
3 Ungodly men care not for Thee,
They from Thy ways depart;
Peace to their neighbour speak their lips, With mischief in their heart.
4 Thy works, the glory of Thy hands
Thy pow'r and skill declare;
Yet sinners' hearts they ne'er attract,
Nor make impression there.
5 Who serve not GOD, while here on earth,
Who care not, LORD, for Thee,
According to their just desert,
Thy face shall never see.
6 Almighty GoD, enthron'd on high,
Thy name be ever blest-
My supplications Thou hast heard,
And granted my request.
70 Thou, my confidence, my strength,
My shield in all distress,
How greatly doth my heart rejoice,
And Thy salvation bless.
8 JEHOVAH is our sure defence,
His pow'r. and grace our theme;
Strength of MESSIAH, and His Church,
Of all, who trust in Him.
9 LORD, save Thy people, bless Thy saints; Till ev'ry danger's o'er;
With heav'nly manna feed their souls,
Exalt them evermore.
The Prophet calleth the Kings of the earth to give glory to Jehovah, and to admire the magnificent effects of his power.
1 BRING to the LORD, the mighty King,
Your grateful off'rings hither bring,
Your sacrifice prepare.
Ye kings and rulers of the earth,
Praise Him, to whom you owe your birth,
His sacred pow'r declare.
2 With holy worship sound His praise;
To highest heav'ns His honors raise;
Give glory to His name.
The beauty of His holiness,
In all your themes of praise express,
And spread abroad His fame.
3 GOD speaks; the GoD of glory speaks;
Forth from the skies the lightning breaks;
The thunder's awful noise.
Earth stands astonish'd at the sound,
The whirlwinds shake, and rend the ground;
Man trembles at His voice.
4 See! Lebanon's wide desarts shake;
Behold! the oaks of Kadesh break;
The crashing cedars rend!
Praise His magnificence of pow'r;
His glory speak; His name adore,
And in His temple bend.
5 Let oceans wide His wonders tell:
At God's command the billows swell,
At God's command subside.
Combine, ye seas, His name to bless,
Ye raging waves, the GoD confess;
Who rules th' impetuous tide.
6 GOD sitteth on the water-flood;
His throne from age to age hath stood;
His kingdom ne'er shall cease.
Strength to His people GoD will give ;
Their souls will bless; their wants relieve,
And grant eternal peace.
A Psalm of praise at the dedication of the house of
David, celebrating deliverance from sickness and
danger, and gloryfying God.
THEE will I magnify, O LORD,
Thy sacred truth, Thy faithful word,
Thy pow'r my enemies supprest,
Pleaded my cause, and gave me rest.
20 LORD, my God, I cried to Thee;
In mercy Thou hast healed me.
From terror, darkness, and the grave,
Thy mighty arm ordain'd to save.
3 Give praise, ye saints, with me confess
The mem'ry of His holiness;
His love returns; His anger's past;
His wrath doth but a moment last.
4 Though grief the night oppress with tears,
The morning dawns, and joy appear ;
In his good pleasure life resides,
And bliss eternally abides.
5 Elated with prosperity,
Removed, we think, we ne'er can be;
Gop turns His face; instant appear
Darkness, and clouds, and sad despair.
6 Taught by distress; to God we flee,
Our refuge in adversity,
And at His feet submissive bow;
By suff'ring taught our God to know.
7 LORD, hear my plea, prolong my days,
And may each day proclaim Thy praise;
Spare me, my GOD, in mercy spare,
Thy truth, Thy mercy to declare.
8 In great compassion hear my cry,
My helper, God, in trouble nigh;
Swift to my succour mercy flies,
And hope revives, and terror dies.
9 Ye saints, with praise your songs employ,
See heaviness exchang'd for joy;
Mourning put off, with gladness crown'd,
See mercy beaming all around.
10 My tongue, the glory of my frame,
Shall sound aloud JEHOVAH's name;
Perpetual mercy GoD displays;
Perpetual themes shall chaunt His praise.
Supplication for deliverance, and gratitude for mercies, the 5th verse was pronounced by Messiah, when expiring on the cross.
N Thee, O LORD, I trust,
My hope is in Thy name.
In righteousness deliver me,
Nor put my soul to shame.
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