GOD, our help in ages past,.

Our hope for years to come;
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.

2. Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure :
Sufficient is Thy arm alone,
And our defence is sure.

3 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth receiv'd its frame,
From everlasting Thou art GOD,
To endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in Thy sight,
Are, like the evening, gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night,
Before the rising sun.

5 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come;
Be Thou our guide while life shall last,
And our eternal home.

PSALM 91.

(L.M.)

The prophet describes the righteous man under the care and protection of JEHOVAH, guarded by angels, and assured of final victory and immortality. This Psalm is acknowledged by Jews and Christians to relate primarily to MESSIAH. 10 HAPPY man, whose safe abode

The mighty LORD himself provides ;

Under the shadow of his God,
In holy peace his soul abides.

2 GOD is his glory and defence,

His faithfulness, His truth and love,
Confirm his humble confidence,

His fortress, shield, and refuge prove.

3 Though thousands fall at his right hand,
Still is his strength in the Most High;
Beneath His wings safe shall he stand,

Nor be afraid, though storms draw nigh.
4 Commission'd by the most high GOD,
Angels, descending, keep his ways;
Encamp'd, they guard his blest abode,
The residence of prayer and praise.
5 His hopes are built on God above;
He calls; JEHOVAH hears his prayer;
On Him supreme is fix'd his love,

On Him repos'd each anxious care.
6 JEHOVAH's name to him is known,
In every trouble strong to save,
His days shall peace and honour crown,
And endless life, beyond the grave.

PSALM 91. II. Metre. (P.M. Old 113.)

1 HE that hath Gon his guardian made

Shall, under the Almighty shade,

Secure and unalarm'd abide.
Thus to my soul of Him I'll say,
He is my fortress and my stay,
My God, in whom I will confide.
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His tender love and watchful care
Shall keep thee from the fowler's snare,
From danger, woe and pestilence :
He over thee His wings shall spread,
And cover thy unguarded head;

His truth shall be thy strong defence.

3 Because, with humble confidence,
Thou mak'st the LORD thy sure defence,
And on the HIGHEST dost rely,
Therefore, thy God will honour thee,
Preserve, protect, and set thee free,
And fix thy glorious rest on high.

4 The LORD will answer at thy call, And rescue thee when ills befal,

And raise to honour and renown. His peace shall give thy soul content; And when thy happy life is spent, Salvation shall thy prospect crown.

PSALM 92. (Old 104th.)

The title of this Psalm is, "A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath-day." It describes the holy delight of praise; the perdition of the ungodly; and the prosperity of the righteous.

10 PRAISE ye the LORD, your voices combine To honour His name let harmony join;

Awake in the morning hosannahs to raise,
And in the night-season His faithfulness praise.

2 How great are Thy works! Thy thoughts, O how deep!

How blest are Thy saints, Thy statutes who keep! Thine enemies perish, cut down by Thy hand, Exalted for ever Thy kingdom shall stand.

3 The righteous shall grow like palm spreading trees; No change shall they know, their fruit shall in

crease;

By Thy right hand planted within Thine abode, Eternal they flourish, and glorify God.

4 When nature declines, they still shall bear fruit, Their hopes shall revive, their strength shall recruit; [shock, Firm stands their foundation, their faith fears no The LORD's their salvation, JEHOVAH their rock.

PSALM 92. II. Metre. (L. M.)

1 SWEET is the work, my GoD, my King,
To praise Thy name, give thanks and sing,
To shew Thy love by morning light,
And talk of all Thy truth by night.

2 Sweet is the day of sacred rest,
No mortal care shall seize my breast:
O may my heart in tune be found,
Like David's harp of solemn sound!
3 My heart shall triumph in the LORD,
And bless His works, and bless His word;
Thy works of grace how bright they shine!
How deep Thy counsels! how divine!

40 may I see, and hear, and know,
All I desire or wish below;

And every pow'r find sweet employ,
In CHRIST's eternal world of joy,
5 Within God's court the righteous stand,
Supported by His guardian-hand;
Blest objects of His constant care,
The bounties of His love they share.
6 Blest with Thy influence from above,
They bear the fruits of faith and love;
Time, which doth all things else impair,
Still makes them flourish strong and fair,
7 Laden with richest fruits, they shew
Thou, LORD, art holy, just, and true;
None who attend Thy gates shall find
A GOD unfaithful or unkind.

It is acknowledged by the Jews, that the kingdom of MESSIAH is prophesied in this Psalm, and in those which follow, to the hundredth.

JEHOVAH reigns on high;

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His throne how dazzling bright!
Clothed with strength and majesty,
In beams of radiant light.

2 Establish'd is His throne,
Immortal are His days;
From everlasting God alone,
Holy in all His ways.