41 He smote the rock, whose finty breast 17 But earth, the quarrel to decide, Pour'd forth a gushing tide;

Her vengeful jaws extending wide, Whose flowing stream, where'er they marchid, Rash Dathan to her centre drew, The desert's drought supply'd.

With proud Abiram's factious crew. 42 For still he did on Abra'm's faith

18 The rest of those who did conspire And ancient teague reflect;

To kindle wild sedition's fire, 43 He brought his people forth with joy, With all their impious train, became With triumph bis elect.

A prey to heaven's devouring fame. 14 Quite rooting out their heathen foes 19 Near Horeb's moant a calf they made, From Canaan's fertile soil,

And to the molten image pray'd; To them in cheap possession gave

20 Adoring what their hands did frame, The fruit of others' toil:

They chang'd their glory to their shame. 45 That they his statutes might observe, 21 Their God and Saviour they forgot, His sacred laws obey:

And all his works in Egypt wrought; For benefits so vast, let us

22 His signs in Ham's astonish'd coast, Our songs of praise repay.

And where proud Pharaoh's troops were lost: PSALM CVI.

23 Thus urg'd, his vengeful hand he rear'd,
But Moses in the breach appear'd;

The saint did for the rebels pray,
Render thanks to God above,
O
The Fountain of eternal love;

And turn'd heaven's kindled wrath away. Whose mercy firm through ages past

24 Yet they his pleasant land despis'd, Has stood, and shall for ever last.

Nor his repeated promise priz’d, 2 Who can his mighty deeds express,

25 Nor did the Almighty's voice ohey; Not only vast, but numberless ?

But when God said, Go up, woull stay. What mortal eloquence can raise

26 This seald their doom, without redress, His tribute of immortal praise ?

To perish in the wilderness; 3 Happy are they, and only they,

27 Or else to be by heathen's hands Who from thy judgments never stray ; O’erthrown, and scatter'd through the lands. Who know what's right; nor only so,

PART III. But always practise what they know. 28 Yet, unreclaim'd, this stubborn race 4 Extend to me that favour, Lord,

Baal-Peor's worship did embrace; Thou to thy chosen dost afford :

Became his impious guests, and fed When thou return'st to set them free,

On sacrifices to the dead. Let thy salvation visit me.

29 Thus they persisted to provoke 5 O may I worthy prove to see

God's vengeance to the final stroke: Thy saints in full prosperity;

'Tis come the deadly pest is comes That I the joyful choir may join,

To execute their gen'ral doom. And count thy people's triumph mine. 30 But Phineas, fir'd with holy rage, 6 But ah! can we expect such grace,

Th’ Almighty vengeance to assuage,
Of parents vile the viler race;

Did, by two bold offenders fall,
Who their misdeeds have acted o'er, Th' atonement make that ransom'd all,
And with new crimes increas'd the score? 31 As him a heavenly zeal had mov’d,
7 Ingrateful, they do longer thought So heaven the zealous act approv'd;
On all his works in Egypt wrought;

To him confirming, and his race,
The Red Sea they no sooner view'da The priesthood he so well did grace.
Than they their base distrust renew'd. 32 At Meybah God's wrath they mov'd,
8 Yet he, to vindicate his name,

Who Moses, for their sakes, reprov'd;
Once more to their deliv’rance came;

33 Whose patient soul they did provoke, To make his sov'reign power be known, Till rashly the meek prophet spoke. That he is God, and he alone.

34 Nor, when prossess'd of Canaan's land, 9 To right and left, at his eommand, Did they perform their Lord's command, The parting deep disclos'd her sand; Nor his commission'd sword employ Where firm and dry the passage lay, The guilty nations to destroy. As through some parcb'd and desert way. 35 Not only spar'd the pagan crew, 10 Thus rescued from their foes they were, But, mingling, learnt their vices too; Who closely press'd upon their rear; 36 And worship to those idols paid, 11 Whose rage pursu'd them to those waves, Which them to fatal snares betray’d. That prov'd the rash pursuers graves. 37, 38 To devils they did sacrifice 12 The wat’ry mountains sudden fall

Their children with relentless eyes; O’erwhelm'd proud Pharaoh, host and all; Approach'd their altars through a flood This proof did stupid Israel move

Of their own sons' and daughters' blood. Tó own God's truth, and praise his love. No cheaper victims would appease PART II.

Canaan's remorseless deities;

No blood her idols reconcile, 13 Bụt soon these wonders they forgot, But that which did the land defile. And for his counsel waited not;

PART IV. 14 But lusting in the wilderness,

39 Nor did these savage cruelties Did him with fresh temptations press.

The harden'd reprobates saffice; 15 Strong food at their request he sent, For after their heart's lust they went, But made their sin their punishment; And daily did new crimes invent. 16 Yet still his saints they did oppose,

40 But sins of such infernal hue The priest and prophet whom he chose: God's wrath against his people drew,

Till he, their orice indulgent Lord,

113 Then soon to God's indulgent car His own inheritance abhorr'd.

Did they their mournful cry address ; 41 He them defenceless did expose Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear, To their insulting heathen foes;

And freed them from their deep distress. And made them on the triumph wait 14 From dismal dungeons, dark as night, Of those who hore them greatest hate.

And shades, as black as death's abode, 42 Nor thus his indignation ceas'd; He brought them forth to cheerful light, Their list of tyrants still increas'd,

And welcome liberty bestow'd. Till they, who God's mild sway declin'd, 15 ( then that all the earth with me Were made the vassals of mankind.

Would God, for this his goodness, praise; 43 Yet when, distress'd, they did repent, And for the mighty works which he His anger did as oft relent;

Throughout the wond'ring world displays! But freed, they did his wrath provoke, 16 For he, with his Almighty hand, Renew'd their sins, and be their yoke.

The gates of brass in pieces broke; 44 Nor yet implacable he prov'd,

Nor could the massy bars withstand, Nor heard their wretched cries unmov'd: Or temper'd steel resist his stroke. 45 But did to mind his promise bring,

PART III, And mercy's inexhausted spring. 46 Compassion too he did impart

17 Remorseless wretches, void of sensè, E’en to their foes' obdurate heart;

With bold transgressions God defy; And pity for their suff’rings bred

And for their multiply'd offence, In those who them to bondage led.

Oppress'd with sore diseases lie. 47 Still save us, Lord, and Israel's bands 18 Their soul, a prey to pain and fear, Together bring from heathen lands;

Abhors to taste the choicest meats; So to thy name our thanks we'll raise, And they by faint degrees draw near And ever triumph in thy praise.

To death's inhospitable gates. 48 Let Israel's God be ever bless'd,

19 Then strait to God's indulgent ear His name eternally confess’d:

Do they their mournful cry address ; Let all his saints, with full accord,

Who graciously vouchsafes to hear, Sing loud Amens-- Praise ye the Lord.

And frees them from their deep distress.

20 He all their sad distempers heals, PSALM CVII.

His word both health and safety gives;

And, when all human succour fails, O God your grateful voices raise,

From near destruction them retrieves.

;

O make

32 Let them, where all the tribes resort, And through the proud Philistine Lands

Advance to heaven his glorious name, My conqu’ring banners spread.
And in the elders' sov'reign court,

10 By whose support and aid shall I With one consent his praise proclaim. Their well-fenc'd city gain? PART V.

Who will my troops securely lead

Through Edom's guarded plain?
33, 34 A fruitful land, where streams abound, 11 Lord, wilt not thou assist our arms,
God's just revenge, if people sin,

Which late thou didst forsake?
Will turn to dry and barren ground,

And wilt not thou of these our hosts
To punish those that dwell therein.

Once more the guidance take?
35, 36 The parch'd and desert heath he makes 12 O to thy servant in distress

To flow with streams and springing wells, Thy speedy succour send;
Which for his lot the hungry takes,

For vain it is on human aid
And in strong cities safely dwells.

For safety to depend.
37,38 He sows the field, the vineyard plants, 13 Then valiant acts shall we perform,
Which gratefully his toil repay ;

If thou thy power disclose;
Nor can, whilst God his blessing grants, For God it is, and God alone,
His fruitful seed or stock decay.

That treads down all our foes.
39 But when his sins heaven's wrath provoke,

PSALM CIX.
His health and substance fade away ;
He feels th' oppressor's galling yoke,
And is of grief the wretched prey.

My constant praise thy due,
40. The prince that slights what God com- Hold not thy peace, but my sad state
mands,

With wonted favour view :
Expos’d to scorn, must quit his throne; 12 For sinful m with lying lips,
And over wild and desert lands,

Deceitful speeches frame,
Where no path offers, stray alone: And with their study'd slanders seek
41 Whilst God, from all afflicting cares, To wound my spotless fame.

Sets up the humble man on high, 3 Their restless hatred prompts them still
And makes, in time, his num'rous heirs Malicious lies to spread;
With his increasing flocks to vie.

And all against my life combine,
42, 43 Then sinners shall have nought to say, By causeless fury led.

The just a decent joy shall show; 4 Those whom with tend'rest love I us'd,
The wise these strange events shall weigh, My chief opposers are;
And thence God's goodness fully know. Whilst I, of other friends bereft,

Resort to thee by prayer.
PSALM CVIII.

5 Since mischief, for the good I did,

Their strange reward does prove,

And hatred's the
O God, my heart is fully bent

15 All these in horrid order rank'd,

“ And, when thy rising beams they view, Before the Lord shall stand,

“ Shall all, redeem'd from error's night, Till his fierce anger quite cuts off

Appear as numberless and bright Their mem’ry from the land.

“As crystal drops of morning dew." PART II.

4 The Lord hath sworn, nor sworn in vain,

That, like Melchisedech's, thy reign 16 Because he never mercy show'd,

And priesthood shall no period kaow: But still the poor oppress'd;

5 No proud competitor to set And sought to slay the helpless man, At thy right hand will he permit, With heavy woes distress'd:

But in his wrath crown'd heads o'erthrow. 17 Therefore the curse he lov'd to vent 6 The sentenc'd heathen he shall slay, Shall his own portion prove;

And fill with carcases his way, And blessings which he still abhorr'd,

Till he hath struck earth's tyrants dead; Shall far from him remove.

17 But in the high-way brooks shall first, 18 Since he in cursing took such pride, Like a poor pilgrim, slake his thirst, Like water it shall spread

And then in triumph raise his head.
Through all his veits, and stick like oil,

PSALM CXI.
With which his bones are fed.
19 This, like a poison'd robe, shall still
His constant cov'ring be,

My soul her utmost powers shall raise; Or an envenom'd belt, from which

With private friends, and in the throng He never shall be free.

Of saints, his praise shall be my song. 20 Thus shall the Lord reward all those 2 His works, for greatness though renown'd, That ill to me design;

His wondrous works with ease are found That with malicious false reports

By those who seek for them aright, Against my life combine.

And in the pious search delight.
21 But for thy glorious name, O God, 3 His works are all of matchless fame,
Do thou deliver me;

And universal glory claim;
And for thy plenteous mercy's sake, His truth, confirm'd throngh ages past,
Preserve and set me free.

Shall to eternal ages last. 22 For I, to utmost straits reduc'd,

4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd Am void of all relief;

To keep his wondrous works in mind; My heart is wounded with distress,

And to posterity record, And quite pierc'd through with grief. That good and gracious is our Lord. 23 I, like an ev'ning shade decline,

5 His bounty, like a flowing tide, Which vanishes apace;

Has all his servants' wants supply'd;
Like locusts, up and down I'm toss'd, And he will ever keep in mind
And have no certain place.

His cov’nant with our fathers sign'd. 24, 25 My knees with fasting are grown weak, 6 At once astonish'd and o'erjoy'd, My body lank and lean ;

They saw his matchless power employd, Au that behold me shake their heads, Whereby the heathen were suppress'd, And treat me with disdain.

And we their heritage possess'd. 26, 27 But for thy mercy's sake, O Lord, 7 Just are the dealings of his hands, Do thou my foes withstand;

Immutable are his commands, That all may see 'tis thy own act,

8 By truth and equity sustain’dy The work of thy right hand.

And for eternal rules ordain'd. 28 Then let them curse, so thou but bless ; 9 He set his saints from bondage free; Let shame the portion be

And then establish'd his decree, Of all that my destruction seek,

For ever to remain the same: While I rejoice in thee.

Holy and rev’rend is his name. 29 My foe shall with disgrace be cloth’d; 10 Who wisdom's sacred prize would win, And, spite of all his pride,

Must with the fear of God begin: His own confusion, like a cloak,

Immortal praise and heavenly skill The guilty wretch shall hide.

Have they who know and do his will. 30 But I to God, in grateful thanks, My cheerful voice will raise;

PSALM CXII. And where the great assembly meets,

HALLELUJAH. Set forth his noble praise. 31 For him the poor shall always find

THAT man is blest who stands in awe Their sure and constant friend;

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Yet what his charity impairs,

When Jacob's awful God draws near, He saves by prudence in affairs.

'Tis time for earth and seas to flee: 6 Beset with threat'ning dangers round, 8 To flee from God, who pature's law Unmov'd shall he maintain his ground:

Confirms and cancels at his will; The sweet remembrance of the just

Who springs from flinty rocks can draw, Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.

And thirsty vales with water fill. 7 Ill tidings never can surprise

PSALM CXV.
His heart, that, fix'd on God relies:
8 On safety's rock he sits and sees
The shipwreck of his enemies.

But to thy
9 His hands, while they his alms bestow'd, Give glory, for thy mercy's sake,
His glory's future harvest sow'd,

And truth's eternal fame. Whence he shall reap wealth, fame, renown, 2 Why should the heathen cry, Where's nok A temp'ral and eternal crown.

The God whom we adore? 10 The wicked shall his triumph see, 3 Convince them that in heaven thou art, And gnash their teeth in agony;

And uncontrol'd thy power. While their unrighteous hopes decay, 4 Their gods but gold and silver are, And vanish with themselves away.

The works of mortal bands ;

5 With speechless mouth and sightless eyes PSALM CXIII.

The molten idol stands.

6 The pageant has both ears and pose, The triumphs of his name record;

But neither hears nor smells ; 2 His sacred name for ever bless :

7 Its hands and feet nor feel uor move; 3 Where'ur the circling sun displays

No life within it dwells. His rising beams or setting rays,

8 Such senseless stocks they are, that we Due praise to his great name address. Can nothing like them find, 4 God through the world extends his sway: But those who on their help rely, The regions of eternal day

And them for gods design'd. But shadows of his glory are:

9 O Israel, make the Lord your trust, 5 With him whose majesty excels,

Who is your help and shield;
Who made the heaven in which he dwells, 10 Priests, Levites, trust in him alone,
Let no created power compare.

Who only help can yield.
6 Though 'tis beneath his state to view 11 Let all who truly fear the Lord,
In highest heaven what angels do,

On him they fear rely ;
Yet he to earth vouchsafes his care : Who them in danger can defend,
He takes the needy from his cell,

And all their wants supply:
Advancing him in courts to dwell,

12, 13 Of us he oft has mindful been, Companion to the greatest there.

And Israel's house will bless.; 7 When childless families despair,

Priests, Levites, proselytes, even all He sends the blessing of an heir,

Who his great name confess. To rescue their expiring name;

14 On you, and on your heirs, he will Makes her that barren was, to bear,

Increase of blessings bring ; And joyfully her fruit to rear:

15 Thrice happy you, who fav’rites are O then extol his matchless fame!

Of this Almighty King!
PSALM CXIV.

16 Heaven's highest orb of glory he

His empire's seat design'd;
, by , And gave this lower globe of earth

A portion to mankind.
From Egypt march'd, and Jacob's seed 17 They who in death and silence sleep,
From bondage in a foreign soil;

To him no praise afford; 2 Jehovah, for his residence,

18 But we will bless for evermore Chose out imperial Judah's tent,

Our ever-living Lord. His mansion royal, and from thence

PSALM CXVI. Through Israel's camp his orders sent. 3 The distant sea with terror saw,

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And from the Almighty's presence filed;

Entirely is possest,
Old Jordan's streams, surpris'd with awe, Because the Lord vouchsaf'd to hear
Retreated to their fountains' head.

The voice of my request.
4 The taller mountains skipp'd like rams, 2 Since he has now his ear inclin'd,

When danger near the fold they hear; I never will despair;
The hills skipp'd after them like lambs But still in all the straits of life
Affrighted by their leader's fear.

To him address my prayer. 5 O sea! what made your tide withdraw, 3 With deadly sorrows compass'd round, And naked leave your cozy bed?

With pains of hell oppress'd ; Why Jordan, against nature's law,

When trouble seized my aching heart, Recoil'dst thou to thy fountain's head? And anguish rack'd my breast ; 6 Why, mountains, did ye skip, like rams 4 On God's Almighty name I callid,

When danger does approach the fold ? And thus to him I pray’d, Why after you the hills, like lambs

“ Lord, I beseech thee, save my soul, When they their leader's flight behold? “ With sorrow quite dismay'd.” 7 Earth, tremble on; well may'st thou fear 5, 6 How just and merciful is God!

Thy Lord,and Maker's face to see; How gracious is the Lord!

WEnrich' with their oppressors" spoil,

Mesure with grateful thoughts of love