The Psalms of David Part 35

4 We wait to hear what G.o.d will say; He'll speak, and give his people peace; But let them run no more astray, Lest his returning wrath increase.

Psalm 85:2. 9 &c. Second Part.

Salvation by Christ.

1 Salvation is for ever nigh The souls that fear and trust the Lord; And grace descending from on high, Fresh hopes of glory shall afford.

2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven; By his obedience, so complete, Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given.

3 Now truth and honour shall abound, Religion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentle reign.

4 His righteousness is gone before To give us free access to G.o.d; Our wandering feet shall stray no more, But mark his steps and keep the road.

Psalm 86. 8-13.

A general song of praise to G.o.d.

1 Among the princes, earthly G.o.ds, There's none hath power divine; Nor is their nature, mighty Lord, Nor are their works like thine.

2 The nations thou hast made shall bring Their offerings round thy throne; For thou alone dost wondrous things, For thou art G.o.d alone.

3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet; Teach me thine heavenly ways, And my poor scatter'd thoughts unite In G.o.d my Father's praise.

4 Great is thy mercy, and my tongue Shall those sweet wonders tell, How by thy grace my sinking soul Rose from the deeps of h.e.l.l.

Psalm 87.

The church the birth-place of the saints; or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church.

1 G.o.d in his earthly temple lays Foundations for his heavenly praise: He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell.

2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows; But makes a more delightful stay Where churches meet to praise and pray.

3 What glories were describ'd of old!

What wonders are of Zion told!

Thou city of our G.o.d below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know.

4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew: Angels and men shall join to sing The hill where living waters spring.

5. When G.o.d makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be an honour to appear As one new-born or nourish'd there.

Psalm 89:1. First Part. L. M.

The covenant made with Christ; or, the true David.

1 For ever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth for ever stand, Like heaven, establish'd by his hand.

2 Thus to his Son he sware, and said, "With thee my covenant first is made; "In thee shall dying sinners live, "Glory and grace are thine to give.

3 "Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; "Thy children shall be ever blest; "Thou art my chosen king; thy throne "Shall stand eternal like my own.

4 "There's none of all my sons above, "So much my image or my love; "Celestial powers thy subjects are, "Then what can earth to thee compare?

5 "David, my servant, whom I chose "To guard my flock, to crush my foes, "And rais'd him to the Jewish throne, "Was but a shadow of my Son."

6 Now let the church rejoice and sing Jesus her Saviour and her King: Angels his heavenly wonders show, And saints declare his works below.

Psalm 89:2. First Part. C. M.

The faithfulness of G.o.d.

1 My never-ceasing songs shall show The mercies of the Lord, And make succeeding ages know How faithful is his word.

2 The sacred truths his lips p.r.o.nounce Shall firm as heaven endure; And if he speak a promise once, Th' eternal grace is sure.

3 How long the race of David held The promis'd Jewish throne!

But there's a n.o.bler covenant seal'd To David's greater Son.

4 His seed for ever shall possess A throne above the skies; The meanest subject of his grace Shall to that glory rise.

5 Lord G.o.d of hosts, thy wondrous ways Are sung by saints above; And saints on earth their honours raise To thine unchanging love.

Psalm 89:3. 7 &c. Second Part.

The power and majesty of G.o.d; or, Reverential wors.h.i.+p.

1 With reverence let the saints appear And bow before the Lord, His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at his word.

2 How terrible thy glories be!

How bright thine armies s.h.i.+ne!

Where is the power that vies with thee?

Or truth compar'd to thine?

3 The northern pole and southern rest On thy supporting hand; Darkness and day from east to west Move round at thy command.

4 Thy words the raging wind control, And rule the boisterous deep; Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll, The rolling billows sleep.

5 Heaven, earth, and air, and sea are thine, And the dark world of h.e.l.l: How did thine arm in vengeance s.h.i.+ne When Egypt durst rebel!

6 Justice and judgment are thy throne, Yet wondrous is thy grace; While truth and mercy join'd in one Invite us near thy face.

Psalm 89:4. 15 &c. Third Part.

A blessed gospel.

1 Blest are the souls that hear and know The gospel's joyful sound; Peace shall attend the path they go, And light their steps surround.

2 Their joy shall bear their spirits up Thro' their Redeemer's Name; His righteousness exalts their hope, Nor Satan dares condemn.