and ev'ry furrow'd valley fills;

10 On rifing ridges down it pours,
Thou mak'ft them foft with gentle fhowr's, in which a blett increafe diftils.
11 Thy goodness does the circling year
And, where thy glorious paths appear,
12 They drop on barren forefts, chang'd
The hills about in order rang'd
13 Large flocks with fleecy wool adorn
A plenteous crop of full-ear'd corn,

1, 2

PSALM

with freth returns of plenty crown; thy fruitful clouds drop fatnefs down. by them to paftures fresh and green; in beauteous robes of joy are feen. the cheerful downs; the vallies bring and feen for joy to fhout and fing. LXVI.

LET all the lands with fhouts of joy

to God their voices raise;
Sing pfalms in honcur of his Name, and fpread his glorious praife.

3 And let them fay, How dreadful, Lord,
To thy great pow'r thy ftubborn foes
4 Through all the earth the nations round
And with glad hymns their awful dread
50 come, behold the works of God,
That he to all the fons of men

6 He made the fea become dry land,
Whilft to each other of his might
7
He by his power for ever rules;
Let no prefumptuous man rebel

The Second

8,9 O all ye nations, blefs our God,
Who keeps our foul alive, and ftill
10 For thou haft try'd us, Lord, as fire
11 Thou brought'ft us into ftraits, where we
12 Infulting foes did us, their flaves,
But yet at laft thou brought'ft us forth
13 Burnt off 'rings to thy houfe I'll bring,
14 Which I with folemn zeal did make
15 Then fhall the richeft incense smoke,
The choiceft goats from out the fold,
16 0 come, all ye that fear the Lord,
Whilft I what God for me has done
17, 18 As I before his aid implor'd,
Who, if my heart had harbour'd fin,
19 But God to me, whene'er I cry'd,
And to the voice of my requeft

20 Then blefs'd for ever be my God,
Withholds his mercy from my foul,

in all thy works art thou!
fhall all be forc'd to bow.
fhall thee their God confefs;
of thy great Name exprefs.
and then with me vou'll own,
has wondrous judgments shown.
through which our fathers walk'd;
with joy his people talk'd.
his eyes the world furvey;
againft his fov'reign sway.
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and loudly speak his praife;
confirms our fteadfaft ways.
does try the precious ore;
oppreffing burdens bore."
through fire and water chase;
into a wealthy place.
and there my vows I'll pay,
in trouble's difmal day.
the fatteft rams fhall fall;
and bullocks from the ftall.
attend with heedful care;
with grateful joy declare."
fo now I praife his Name;
would all my pray'rs difclaim.
his gracious ear did bend;
with conftant love attend.
who never, when I pray,
nor turns his face away.
LXVII.

in mercy, Lord, incline;
on all thy faints to thine.
may through the world be known,
and thy falvation own.
to celebrate thy fame;
to praise thy glorious Name.
with joy and pious mirth,
fhalt govern all the earth.
to celebrate thy fame;
to praise thy glorious Name.
a large increase difclofe;
which God, our God, beftows.
fhall conftant bleffings fhow'r,
of his refiftlefs pow'r.

PSALM LXVIII.

LET God, the God of battle rife,
Let thameful rout their hoft furprise,

and fcatter his prefumptuous foes; who fpitefully his pow'r oppose.

2 As smoke in tempeft's rage is loft, So let the facrilegious hoft

3 But let the fervants of his will Their upright hearts let gladnefs fill, 4 To him your voice in anthems raise, In him rejoice, extol his praise,

or wax into the furnace caft, before his wrathful prefence wafte. his favour's gentle beams enjoy; and cheerful fongs their tongues employ. Jehovah's awful name he bears;

who rides upon high rolling spheres. to this low world compaffion draws, and judge the injur'd widow's caufe. reftores poor exiles to their home, their proud oppreffors' righteous doom. in perfon, Lord, our armies forth, convulfions fhook th' aftonish'd earth. heav'n's high arches shook with feat; of Ifrael's God the presence bear?

5 Him, from his empire of the skies,
The orphan's claim to patronize,
6 "Tis God, who from a foreign foil
Makes captives free, and fruitlefs toil
7 "Twas fo of old, when thou didst lead
Strange terrors through the defert fpread,
8 The breaking clouds did rain diftil, and
How then should Sinai's humble hil!

9 Thy hand, at famith'd earth's complaint, reliev'd her from celeftial ftores;
And, when thy heritage was faint, affwag'd the drought with plenteous fhow'rs.
10 Where favages had rang'd before, at eafe thou mad'ft our tribes refide;
And in the defert for the poor
thy gen'rous bounty didft provide.

The Second Part.

in ftate our conqueft did proclaim. as yet had ne'er receiv'd a foil, and to our women left the fpoil. your army's wings fhall shine as bright or filver'd o'er with paler light.

11 Thou gav'ft the word, we fallied forth, and in that pow'rful word o'ercame; While virgin troops, with songs of mirth, 12 Vaft armies, by fuch gen'rals led, Forfook their camp with fudden dread, 13 Tho' Egypt's drudges you have been, As doves, in golden funshine seen, 14 "Twas fo, when God's almighty hand o'er fcatter'd kings the conqueft won; Our troops, drawn up on Jordan's ftrand, high Salmon's glitt'ring fnow outshone. 15 From thence to Jordan's farther coaft, and Bathan's hill we did advance; No more her height shall Bashan boast, but that she's God's inheritance. 16 But wherefore (tho' the honour's great) fhould this, O mountains, fwell your For Sion is his chofen feat, where he for ever will refide. [pride? are heav'nly hofts that wait his will; as once it honour'd Sinai's hill. captivity haft captive led, the fpoil of armies, once their dread. and humble profelytes repair and all the world pay homage there. be daily his great Name ador'd; of life and death the fov'reign Lord. proportion'd vengeance hath decreed, who in prefumptuous crimes proceed.

17 His chariots numberlefs, his pow'rs
His presence now fills Sion's tow'rs,
18 Afcending high in triumph thou
And on thy people didft bestow
E'en rebels thall partake thy grace,
To worship at thy dwelling-place,
19 For benefits each day beftow'd,
20 Who is our Saviour and our God,
21 But juftice for his harden'd foes
To wound the hoary head of those

22 The Lord hath thus in thunder fpoke: "As I fubdu'd proud Bathan's king. "Once more I'll break my people's yoke, and from the deep my fervants bring, 23" Their feet fhall with a crimfon flood of flaughter'd foes be cover'd o'er; "Nor earth receive fuch impious blood, but leave for dogs th' unhallow'd gore.” The Third Part.

(The grand proceffion to complete,)

the wond'ring multitude furvey'd in robes of majefty array'd; loud inftruments brought up the rear; with voice and timbrel charm'd the ear. "In full assemblies blefs the Lord, the God of Ifrael's praise record." neighb'ring bounds did there attend, her counsellors in ftate did fend; and Naphtali's more diftant coast, fent up their tribes, a princely hott.

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28 Thus Godto ftrength and union brought our tribes, at ftrife till that bleft hour; This work, which thou, God, hart wrought, confirm with fresh recruits of pow'r

29 To vifit Salem, Lord, defcend, and Sion thy terreftrial throne; Where kings with prefents fhall attend, and thee with offer'd crowns atone. 30 Break down the fpearmen's ranks, who threat like pamper'd herds of savage Their filver-armour'd chiefs defeat, who in deftructive war delight. [might; 31 Egypt shall then to God ftretch forth her hands, and Afric homage bring: 32 The fcatter'd kingdoms of the earth 33 Who, mounted on the loftieft sphere From whence his dreadful voice we hear, 34 Afcribe ye pow'r to God moft high, Whofe ftrength from out the dufky iky 35 How dreadful are the facred courts, His ftrength his feeble faints fupports;

their common Sov'reign's praifes fing. of ancient heav'n, fublimely rides; like that of warring winds and tides. of humble Ifrael he takes care; darts fhining terrors through the air. where God has fix'd his earthly throne! to God give praise, and him alone.

PSALM LXIX.

SAVE me, O God, from waves that roll,
2. With painful fteps in mire I tread,
3 With reftlefs cries my fpirits faint,
My fight decays with tedious pain,

my

4 My hairs, though num'rous, are but few
With groundless hate, grown now of might,
They force me guiltlefs to refign,

5 Thou, Lord, my innocence dott fee,
6 Lord God of hofts, take timely care,
7 Since I have fuffer'd for thy name
8 A stranger to my country grown,
A foreigner, expos❜d to scorn

9 For zeal to thy lov'd house and name
Concern'd at their affronts to thee,
10 My very tears and abftinence

and prefs to overwhelm my foul: and deluges o'erflow my head. voice is hoarfe with long complaint; whilft for my God I wait in vain. compar'd with foes that me purfue to execute their lawless fpite. as rapine, what by right was mine. nor are my fins conceal'd from thee. left for my fake thy faints defpair; reproach, and hid my face in thame. nor to my nearest kindred known; by brethren of my mother born. confumes me like devouring flame, more than at flanders caft on me. they conftrue in a spiteful fenfe: [make. 11 When cloth'd with fackcloth for their fake, they me their common proverb 12 Their judges at my wrongs do jeft, those wrongs they ought to have redreft: How should I then expect to be 13 But, Lord, to thee I will repair Relieve me from thy mercy's ifore, 14 From threat'ning dangers me relieve, From fpiteful foes in fafety keep, 15 Control the deluge ere it fpread, Nor deep deftruction's open pit 16 Lord, hear the humble pray'r I make, Relieve thy fupplicant once more 17 Nor from thy fervant hide thy face; 18 Thy timely fuccour interpofe,

19 Thou know't what infamy and icorn Nor can their clofe diffembled fpite,

from libels of lewd drunkards free?
for help with humble timely pray'r;
difplay thy truth's preferving pow'r.
and from the mire my feet retrieve;
and fnatch me from the raging deep.
and roll its waves above my head;
to close her jaws on me permit.
for thy tranfcending goodness' fake;
from thy abounding mercy's ftore.
make hafte, for defp'rate is my cafe ;
and thield me from remorfeleis foes.
I from my enemies have borne,
or darkeft plots, efcape thy fight.

zo Reproach and grief have broke my heart; I look'd for fome to take my part, To pity or relieve my pain;

21 With hunger pin'd, for food I call, And when with thirft my fpirits fink, 22 Their table therefore to their health 23 Perpetual darkness seize their eyes, 24 On them thou shalt thy fury pour, 25 And make their house a difmal cell, 26 For new afflictions they procur'd

but look'd, alas! for both in vain. inftead of food they give me gall; they give me vinegar to drink. fhall prove a fnare, a trap their wealth;

and fudden blafts their hopes surprise. till thy fierce wrath their race devour; where none will e'er vouchsafe to dwell. for him, who had thy ftripes endur'd ; And made the wounds thy scourge had torn to bleed afresh with tharper scorn.

27 Sin thall to fin their steps betray, till they to truth have loft the way: 28 From life thou fhalt exclude their foul, nor with the juft their names enról. 29 But me, howe'er diftrefs'd and poor, thy ftrong falvation fhall reftore: 30 Thy pow'r with fongs I" then proclaim, and celebrate with thanks thy Name.

31 Our God fhall this more highly prize

than herds or flocks in facrifice;

32 Which humble faints with joy fhall fee, and hope for like redress with me.

33 For God regards the poor's complaint, fets pris'ners free from close restraint. 34 Let heav'n, earth, sea, their voices raife, and all the world refound his praise. 35 For God will Sion's walls erect, Till all her scatter'd fons repair 36 This bleffing they thall at their death And they to endless ages more,

PSALM

Lord, to my relief draw near,
For my deliv'rance, Lord, appear,

2 Confufion on their heads return,
Let them, defeated, blush and mourn,
3 Their doom let defolation be,
Who mock'd my confidence in thee,
4 While thofe, who humbly feek thy face,
And all who prize thy faving grace, with
5 Thus wretched though I am and poor,
Thou, God, who only canft reftore,

PSALM

1, 2 IN thee I put my steadfast truft,
Incline thine ear, and fave my foul,
3 Be thou my ftrong abiding place,
*Tis thy decree that keeps me fafe;
4, 5 From cruel and ungodly men
For, from my earlieft youth till now,
6 Thy conftant care did fafely guard
Thou took'ft me from my mother's womb
7, 8 While fome on me with wonder gaze,
Thy honour, therefore, and thy praile
9 Reject not then thy fervant, Lord,
Forfake me not when, worn with years,
10 My foes againft my fame and me
Against my foul they lay their fnares,
II His God, fay they, forfakes him now,
Purfue and take him, whilft no hope
12 But thou, my God, withdraw not far,
13 To fhame and ruin bring my foes,
14 But as for me, my steadfast hope
And I in grateful fongs of praife

and Judah's cities ftill protect,
to undisturb'd poffeffion there.
to their religious heirs bequeath;
of fuch as his bleft Name adore.
LXX.

for never was more preffing need;
and add to that deliv'rance speed.
who to deftroy my foul combine;
enfnar'd in their own vile defign.
with fhame their malice be repaid,
and fport of my affliction made.
to joyful triumph thall be rais'd,
mé fhall fing, The Lord be prais'd.
the mighty Lord of me takes care;
to my relief with speed repair.
LXXI.

defend me, Lord, from thame;
for righteous is thy Name.
to which I may refort;
thou art my rock and fort.
protect and fet me free;
my hope has been in thee.
my tender infant days;
to fing thy conftant praise.
thy hand fupports me ftill;
my mouth fhall always fill.
when I with age decay,
my vigour fades away.
with crafty malice speak;
and mutual counsel take.
on whom he did rely;
of timely aid is nigh.
for fpeedy help I call;
that feek to work my fall.
fhall on thy pow'r depend,
my time to come will spend.
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The Second 15 Thy righteous acts and faving health Unable yet to count them all, 16 While God vouchfafes me his fupport, All other righteousness disclaim, 17 Thou, Lord, haft taught me from my And ever fince thy wondrous works 18 Then now forfake me not when I Till I to these, and future times, 19 How high thy juftice foars, O God! The mighty works which thou haft done! 20 Me, whom thy hand has forely prefs'd, And from the lowest depth of woe 21 Thro' thee, my time to come fhall be And me, who difmal years have pafs'd, 22 Therefore with pfaltery and harp To thee, the God of Jacob's race, 23 Then joy fhall fill my mouth, and fongs My grateful foul, by thee redeem'd, 24 My tongue thy juft and righteous acts Because thou didit confound my foes

my mouth fhall ftill declare; though fumm'd with utmost care. I'll in his ftrength go on; and mention his alone. youth to praise thy glorious Name; have been my conftant theme. am grey and feeble grown, thy strength and pow'r have shown. how great and wondrous are who may with thee compare? thy grace fhall yet relieve, with tender care retrieve. with pow'r and greatnefs crown'd thy comforts fhall furround. thy truth, O Lord, I'll praife; my voice in anthems raife. employ my cheerful voice; fhall in thy ftrength rejoice. fhall all the day proclaim;

and brought'ft them all to shame.

in all his ways direct;
thy righteous laws refpect.
with pure and upright mind,
their juft protector find.

3 Then hills and mountains fhall bring forth the happy fruits of peace,
Which all the land fhall own to be
4 Whilft he the poor and needy race
And from their humble necks fhall take
5 In ev'ry heart thy awful fear
As long as fun and moon endure,

6 He fhall defcend like rain that cheers
Or like warm show'rs, whose gentle drops
7 In his bleft days the juft and good
The happy land thall every where
8 His uncontroll'd dominion shall
Begin at proud Euphrates' ftreams,
9 To him the favage nations round
His vanquish'd foes thall lick the duft,
10 The kings of Tarfhish and the ifles
From spicy Sheba gifts fhall come,
II To him fhall ev'ry king on earth
And diff'ring nations gladly join
12 For he fhall fet the needy free,
Shall fave the helpless and the poor,

The Second

13 His providence for needy fouls
And over their defenceless lives
14 He shall preserve and keep their fouls
And in his fight their guiltless blood
15 Therefore fhall God his life and reign
Whilft eastern princes tribute pay,
For him shall conftant pray'rs be made
His juft dominion fhall afford

16 Of useful grain, through all the land,
A handful fown on mountain tops
Its fruit, like cedars fhook by winds,
The city too fhall thrive, and vie
17 The mem❜ry of his glorious Name
His fpotlefs fame fhall thine as bright
In him the nations of the world
And his unbounded happiness

18 Then blefs'd be God, the mighty Lord,
Who only wondrous in his works
19 Let earth be with his glory fill'd,
Whilst to his praife the lil'ning world

PSALM

Tlength, by certain proofs, 'tis plain

the work of righteousness;
fhall rule with gentle fway,
oppreffive yokes away.
fhall then be rooted faft,
or time itself shall laft.
the meadows' fecond birth,
refresh the thirsty earth.
fhall be with favour crown'd;
with endless peace abound.
from fea to fea extend,
at nature's limits end.
fhall bow their fervile heads;
where he his conqueft fpreads.
fhall coftly prefents bring;
and wealthy Seba's king.
his humble homage pay,
to own his righteous fway.
when they for fuccour cry,
and all their wants fupply.

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fhall due fupplies prepare;
fhall watch with tender care.
from fraud and rapine free,
of mighty price shall be.
to many years extend,
and golden prefents fend.
through all his profp'rous days;
a lafting theme of praise.
great plenty fhall appear;
a mighty crop fhall bear.
a rattling noife fhall yield;
for plenty with the field.
through endless years fhall run ;
and lafting as the fun.
shall be completely blefs'd,
by ev'ry tongue confefs'd.
the God whom Ifrael fears;
beyond compare appears.
and ever blefs his Name;
their glad affent proclaim.

LXXIII.

A That all whole hearts are pure and clean
2, 3 Till this fuftaining truth I knew,
I griev'd the finner's wealth to view,

that God will to his faints be kind;

fhall his protecting favour find. my itagg'ring feet had almoft fail'd; and envy'd when the fools prevail'd.

4, 5 They to the grave in peace defcend, and whilft they live are hale and ftrong; No plague or troubles them offend, which oft to other men belong. 6,7 With pride, as with a chain,they're held, and rapine feems their robe of ftate; Their eyes ftand out, with fatnefs fwell'd, they grow beyond their wishes great. 8,9 With hearts corrupt, and lofty talk, oppreffive methods they defend; Their tongue thro' all the earth does walk, their blafphemies to Heav'n afcend. 10 And yet admiring crowds are found, who fervile vifits duly make, Because with plenty they abound, of which their flatt'ring flaves partake.