4 Thy saints advance from strength to strength, < Approaching still more near; Till all on Sion's holy mount Before their God appear." 5 For GOD, who is our sun and shield, Will grace and glory give; Sed buk And no good thing will GoD withhold 6 O GOD, whom heavenly hosts obey, Whose hope and trust, securely plac'd, PSALM 84. III. Metre. (CM.) 1 MY soul, how lovely is the place To which thy God resorts! 'Tis heav'n to see His sacred face, Though in His earthly courts. 2 There the great Monarch of the skies And light breaks in upon our eyes, 3 With Thy rich gifts, O heav'nly Dove, While CHRIST reveals His wond'rous love, 4 Here, mighty GoD, Thy words declare, And lo! we seek Thy mercy here, I 5 My heart and flesh cry out for. Thee, When shall I tread Thy courts, and see PSALM 85. (Old 113.) This Psalm is appointed by the Church for Christmas-day-it celebrates the redemption of the Israel of GOD from spiritual captivity, and the blessed effects of the advent of MESSIAH. 1 LORD, Thou hast heal'd the land that mourn'd, Our long captivity hast turn'd, And cover'd all its sin. Zion the voice of mercy hears: Or war's terrific din. 2 Turn us, O God, our SAVIOUR, turn, Grant us to hear Thy pard'ning voice, 3 Mercy descending from on high, Ne'er let us turn from Thee again, PSALM 86. (L.M.) A prayer of David in great affliction, calculated for the use of the Church, during her pilgrimage of suffering. 1 BOW down Thine ear, O LORD, and hear Needy and poor Thy servant see, 3 Thy saints shall all Thy works record; 4 Great is the glory of Thy throne; Teach me Thy way, Thy truth to hear, 5 In times of deep distress we trace PSALM 86. H. Metre. (C.M.) ITO my complaints, O LORD my GOD, Thy gracious ear incline; Hear me, distrest and destitute Of all relief but Thine. 2 Thou, LORD, art good, supremely good, 3 Teach me Thy way, O LORD, that I To fear Thy awful, sacred name, 4 Thee will I praise, O LORD my God, 5 Thy boundless mercy shewn to me For Thou hast oft redeem'd my soul 6 Do Thou thy constant goodness, LORD,LƏ Of patience, mercy, peace, and truth, od PSALM 87. (P.M. 7,7.) This Psalm celebrates the stability and felicity of Sion, foretels the accession of the Gentiles to the Church, and their enrolment among her Citizens. 1 GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Favour'd city of our God; Firm foundations, never broken, Mark JEHOVAH's blest abode ! Thee the GOD of consolation More than Jacob's tents approves; 2 Worship, honour, glory, blessing Let Philistia sing His praises, Let the Indian swell the theme: All the earth the chorus raises, 3 Hail, Thou Fount of living waters! Countless ranks of sons and daughters |