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Come, let us praise God's holy name

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #CLIV (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Exodus 15:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Come, let us praise God's holy name, And thank him for his love and grace, Who to our help and rescue, came And put an end to our distress. 2 How greatly were we terrified, When we began to feel the rod; Death threat'ned us on ev'ry side, As the just punishments of god. 2 We were distress'd on every hand, Involv'd in all the depth of woes; When it appear'd, our guilty land Should be destroy'd by cruel foes. 4 But thanks be to our gracious Lord; Who freely will our sins forgive; Who gave us not our just reward, But spares us rebels, still to live. 5 God has restor'd our peace again, O may it never more depart: May we a greater peace obtain: The peace of God within our heart. Topics: Thanksgiving for Peace Languages: English

O Hark! unto the sounding bell

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #CLVI (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Numbers 16:44-50 Lyrics: 1 O Hark! unto the sounding bell, What doth each stroke of tolling tell: 'Tis news to each attentive ear, Some one is fitted for the bier. 2 Since death is licens'd here to rage Without respect to any age; The hoary head, and youth in bloom, Depart to their eternal home. 3 Death with an uncontrolled force, Will take his way and have his course; Infectious air and pestilence, Are not repuls'd by man's defence. 4 They who had thought the world their own, Are with the meanest class cut down; Both King and Princes have to die, And lay their pow'rs and honours by. 5 This is our just reward indeed, What can we say, what an we plead? Were we not warn'd, and warn'd again; But all we heard, we heard in vain. 6 But now we feel, we learn to fear, God's threat'ned punishments are here; What can we do, but plead and pray, That God may turn his wrath away. Topics: Fast Day in time of Distress Languages: English

Blest is the man who shuns the place

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 1 Lyrics: 1 Blest is the man who shuns the place Where sinners love to meet; Who fears to tread their wicked ways, And hates the scoffer’s seat: 2 But in the statutes of the Lord Has plac'd his chief delight; By day he reads or hears the word, And meditates by night. 3 [He like a plant of gen'rous kind, By living waters set, Safe from the storms and blasting wind, Enjoys a peaceful state.] 4 Green as the leaf and ever fair, Shall his profession shine, While fruits of holiness appear Like clusters on the vine. 5 Not so the impious and unjust; What vain designs they form! Their hopes are blown away like dust, Or chaff before the storm. 6 Sinners in judgment shall not stand Among the sons of grace, When Christ the judge at his right hand Appoints his saints a place. 7 His eye beholds the path they tread, His heart approves it well; But crooked ways of sinners lead Down to the gates of hell. Topics: The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked Languages: English

Why did the nations join to slay

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 2 Lyrics: 1 Why did the nations join to slay The Lord’s anointed Son? Why did they cast his laws away, And tread his gospel down? 2 The Lord that sits above the skies, Derides their rage below, He speaks with vengeance in his eyes, And strikes their spirits through. 3 “I call him my eternal Son, "And raise him from the dead! "I make my holy hill his throne, "And wide his kingdom spread. 4 "Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy "The utmost heathen lands: "Thy rod of iron shall destroy "The rebel that withstands." 5 Be wise, ye rulers of the earth, Obey th’anointed Lord, Adore the King of heavenly birth, And tremble at his Word. 6 With humble love address his throne; For if he frown, ye die: Those are secure, and those alone, Who on his grace rely. Topics: Christ's Death and Resurrection Languages: English

My God how many are my fears?

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.III (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 3 Lyrics: 1 My God how many are my fears? How fast my foes increase? Conspiring my eternal death, They break my present peace. 2 Thy lying tempter would persuade There's no relief in heaven, And all my growing sins appear Too great to be forgiven. 3 But thou, my glory, and my strength, Shalt on the tempter tread. Shalt silence all my threat'ning guilt, And raise my drooping head. 4 [I cry'd, and from your holy hill He bow'd a list'ning ear; I call'd my Father and my God, And he subdu'd my fear. 5 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, In spite of all my foes; I woke, and wonder'd at the grace That guarded my repose] 6 What tho' the hosts of death and hell All arm'd against me stood: Terrors no more shall shake my soul; My refuge is my God. 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, While I in glory sing; My God has broke the serpent's teeth, And death has lost his sting. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs, His arm alone can save; Blessings attend thy people here, And reach beyond the grave. Topics: A Morning Psalm Languages: English

Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray!

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.IV (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 4 Lyrics: 1 Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray! I am forever thine; I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary head, From cares and business free, ’Tis sweet conversing on my bed, With my own heart and thee. 3 I pay this evening sacrifice: And when my work is done, Great God, my faith and hope relies Upon thy grace alone. 4 Thus with my thoughts compos'd to peace, I’ll give mine eyes to sleep; Thy hand in safety keeps my days, And will my slumbers keep. Topics: An Evening Psalm Languages: English

Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.V (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 5 Lyrics: 1 Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear My voice ascending high; To thee I will direct my pray'r, To thee lift up mine eye. 2 Up to the heav'ns where Christ is gone To plead for all his saints, Presenting at his Father's throne Our songs and our complaints. 3 Thou art a God, before whose sight The wicked shall not stand; Sinners shall ne'er be thy delight, Nor dwell at thy right hand. 4 But to thy house will I resort, to taste thy mercies there; I will frequent thine holy court, And worship in thy fear. 5 O may the spirit guide my feet, In ways of righteousness, Make every path of duty strait And plain before my face. 6 My watchful enemies combine To tempt my feet astray; They flatter with a base design, To make my soul their prey. 7 Lord, crush the serpent in the dust, And all his plots destroy: While those that in thy mercy trust, For ever shout for joy. 8 The men that love and fear thy name, Shall see their hopes fulfill'd; The mighty God will compass them With favour as a shield. Topics: For the Lord's Day Morning Languages: English

In anger, Lord, do not chastise

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.VI (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 6 Lyrics: 1 In anger, Lord, do not chastise, Withdraw the dreadful storm; Nor let thine awful wrath arise Against a feeble worm. 2 My soul bow'd down with heavy cares, My flesh with pain oppress'd; My couch is witness to my tears, My tears forbid my rest. 3 Sorrow and grief wear out my days; I waste the night with cries, And count the minutes as they pass, 'Till the slow morning rise. 4 Shall I be still tormented more? My eyes consum'd with grief: How long, my God, how long, before Thine hand afford relief? 5 He hears his mourning children speak, He pities all our groans; And saves us for his mercy’s sake, And heals our broken bones. 6 The virtue of his sovereign word, Restores our fainting breath; For silent graves praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in death. Topics: Complaint in Sickness Languages: English

My trust is in my heav'nly friend

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.VII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 7 Lyrics: 1 My trust is in my heav'nly friend, My hope in thee my God; Rise and my helpless life defend, From those that seek my blood. 2 With insolence and fury they, My soul to pieces tear, As hungry lions rend the prey When no deliverer’s near. 3 If I my pride provok'd them first, Or once abus'd my foe, Then let them tread my life to dust, And lay mine honour low. 4 If there be malice found in me, I know thy piercing eyes; I should not dare appeal to thee, Nor ask my God to rise. 5 Arise, my God, lift up thy hand, Their pride and pow'r control; Awake to judgment, and command Deliv'rance for my soul. 6 Let sinners and their wicked rage Be humbled to the dust; Shall not the God of truth engage To vindicate the just? 7 He knows the heart, he tries the reins, He will defend th’upright: His sharpest arrows he ordains Against the sons of spite. 8 Tho' leagu'd in guile their malice spread, A snare before my way: Their mischiefs on their impious head, His vengeance shall repay. 9 That cruel persecuting race Must feel his dreadful sword; Awake my soul, and praise the grace And justice of the Lord. Topics: God's Care of his People, and Punishments of Persecutors Languages: English

O Lord, our Lord, how wond'rous great

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.VIII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 8 Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our Lord, how wond'rous great Is thine exalted name! Let glories of thy heav'nly state Let men and babes proclaim. 2 When I behold your works on high, The moon that rules the night, The shining stars that grace the sky, Those moving worlds of light. 3 Lord, what is man, or all his race, Who dwells so far below, That thou should'st visit him with grace, And love my nature so? 4 That thine eternal Son should bear To take a mortal form, Made lower than the angels are, To save a dying worm? 5 Yet while he liv'd on earth unknown, And men would not adore, Behold obedient nature own, His Godhead and his pow'r. 6 The waves lay spread beneath his feet; And fish at his command Bring their large shoals to Peter's net, Bring tribute to his hand. 7 These lesser glories of the Son, Shone through the fleshy cloud; Now we behold him on his throne, And men confess him God. 8 Let him with majesty be crown'd, Who bow'd his head to death; And his eternal honours found, From all things that have breath. 9 Jesus, our Lord, how wond'rous great Is thine exalted name! The glories of thy heav'nly state Let the whole earth proclaim. Topics: Christ's Condescension and Glorification Languages: English

With my whole heart I'll raise my song

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.IX.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 9:1-5 Lyrics: 1 With my whole heart I’ll raise my song, Thy wonders I’ll proclaim; Thou sov'reign judge of right and wrong Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I’ll sing thy majesty and grace; My God prepares his throne To judge the world in righteousness, And make his vengeance known. 3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove For all the poor oppress'd; To save the people of his love, And give the weary rest. 4 The men that know Thy name will trust In thy abundant grace; For thou hast ne’er forsook the just, Who humbly seek thy face. 5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, Who dwells on Zion’s Hill, Who executes his threat'ning word, Whose works his grace fulfil. Topics: Wrath and Mercy from the Judgment Seat Languages: English

When the great Judge, supreme and just

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.IX.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 9:6-13 Lyrics: 1 When the great Judge, supreme and just, Shall once inquire for blood; The humble souls that mourn in dust Shall find a faithful God. 2 He from the dreadful gates of death Does his own children raise; In Zion’s gates with cheerful breath, They sing their Father’s praise. 3 His foes shall fall with heedless feet, Into the pit they made; And sinners perish in the net That their own hands have spread. 4. Thus by thy judgment, mighty God, Are thy deep counsels known; When men of mischief are destroy'd, The snare must be their own. 5 The wicked shall sink down to hell; Thy wrath devour the lands That dare forget thee, or rebel Against thy known commands. 6 Though saints to sore distress are brought, And wait, and long complain, Their cries shall never be forgot, Nor shall their hopes be vain. 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat, To judge and save the poor; Let nations tremble at thy feet, And man prevail no more. 8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud, And put their hearts to pain, Make them confess, that thou art God, And they but feeble men.] Topics: The Wisdom and Equity of Providence Languages: English

Why doth the Lord depart so far

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.X (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 10 Lyrics: 1 Why doth the Lord depart so far, And why conceal his face, When great calamities appear, and times of deep distress? 2 Lord, shall the wicked still deride Thy justice and the laws? Shall they advance their heads in pride, And slight their righteous cause? 3 They cast thy judgments from their sight And then insult the poor; They boast in their exalted height, That they shall fall no more. 4 Arise, O God, lift up thine hand Attend our humble cry; No enemy shall dare to stand, When God ascends on high. 5 Why do the men of malice rage, And say with foolish pride, The God of heav'n will ne'er engage To fight on Zion's side? 6 But thou for ever art our Lord; And pow'rful is thine hand, As when the Heathens felt thy sword, And perish'd from thy land. 7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray, And cause thine ear to hear; Accept the vows thy children pay, And free thy saints from fear. 8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress, No more despise the just; And mighty sinners shall confess, They are but earth and dust. Topics: Prayer heard, and Saints saved Languages: English

My refuge is the God of love

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XI (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 11 Lyrics: 1 My refuge is the God of love; Why do my foes insult and cry, Fly like a tim'rous trembling dove, To distant woods or mountains fly? 2 If government be all destroy'd, (This firm foundation of our peace) And violence make justice void, Where shall the righteous seek redress? 3 The Lord in heav’n has fix'd his throne, His eye surveys the world below: To him all mortal things are known; His eye-lids search our spirits through. 4 If he afflicts his saints so far, To prove their love and try their grace, What may the bold transgressors fear? His soul abhors their wicked ways. 5 On impious wretches he shall rain Sulphurous flames of wasting death, Such as he kindled on the plain Of Sodom, with his angry breath. 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous souls Whose thoughts and actions are sincere, And with a gracious eye beholds The men that his own image bear. Topics: God loves the Righteous, and hates the Wicked Languages: English

Help, Lord, for men of virtue fail

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 12 Lyrics: 1 Help, Lord, for men of virtue fail, Religion loses ground! The sons of violence prevail, And treacheries abound. 2 Their oaths and promises they break, Yet act the flatterer’s part; With fair, deceitful lips they speak, And with a double heart. 3 If we reprove some hateful lie, They scorn our faithful word: "Are not our lips our own," they cry, "And who shall be our Lord?" 4 Scoffers appear on ev'ry side, Where a vile race of men Is rais'd to seats of pow'r and pride, And bears the sword in vain. 5 Lord, when iniquities abound, And blasphemy grows bold,; When faith is rarely to be found, And love is waxing cold: 6 Is not thy chariot hastening on! Hast thou not given this sign? May we not trust and live upon A promise so divine? 7 "Yes, saith the Lord, now will I rise, "And make oppressors flee; "I shall appear to their surprise, "And set my servants free" 8 Thy word, like silver sev’n times try'd, Through ages shall endure; The men that in thy truth confide, Shall find thy promise sure. Topics: Complaint of a general Corruption of Manners Languages: English

How long wilt thou conceal thy face?

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XIII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 13 Lyrics: 1 How long wilt thou conceal Thy face? My God, how long delay? When shall I feel those heav’nly rays That chase my fears away? 2 How long shall my poor lab'ring soul Wrestle and toil in vain? Thy word can all my foes control And ease my raging pain. 3 See how the Prince of darkness tries All his malicious arts; He spreads a mist around mine eyes, And throws his fiery darts. 4 Be thou my sun, and thou my shield, My soul in safety keep; Make haste before mine eyes are seal'd In death’s eternal sleep. 5 How would the tempter boast aloud, Should I become his prey! Behold, the sons of hell grow proud To see thy long delay. 6 But they shall fly at thy rebuke, And Satan hide his head; He knows the terrors of thy look, And hears thy voice with dread. 7 Thou wilt display that sov'reign grace Whence all my comforts spring: I shall employ my lips in praise, And thy salvation sing. Topics: Complaint under the Temptation of the Devil Languages: English

Are sinners now so senseless grown

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XIV.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 14 Lyrics: 1 Are sinners now so senseless grown That they the saints devour? And never worship at thy throne, Nor fear thine awful pow'r? 2 Great God, appear to their surprise; Reveal thy dreadful name; Let them no more thy wrath despise, Nor turn our hope to shame. 3 Dost thou not dwell among the just? And yet our foes deride, That we should make thy name our trust; Great God, confound their pride. 4 O that the joyful day were come To finish our distress! When God shall bring his children home, Our songs shall never cease. Topics: The Folly of Persecutors Languages: English

Fools, in their hearts believe and say

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XIV.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 14:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Fools, in their hearts believe and say, "That all religion’s vain, "There is no God that reigns on high, "Or minds th’affairs of men." 2 From thoughts so dreadful and profane, Corrupt discourse proceeds; And in their impious hands are found Abominable deeds. 3 The Lord, from his celestial throne Look'd down on things below, To find the man that sought his grace, Or did his justice know. 4 By nature all are gone astray, Their practice all the same; There’s none that fears his Maker’s hand, There’s none that loves his name. 5 Their tongues are us'd to speak deceit, Their slanders never cease; How swift to mischief are their feet: Nor know the paths of peace. 6 Such seeds of sin (that bitter root) In ev'ry heart are found; Nor can they bear diviner fruit, 'Till grace refine the ground. Topics: By Nature all men are Sinners Languages: English

Who shall inhabit in thy hill

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XV (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 15 Lyrics: 1 Who shall inhabit in thy hill, O God of holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his throne of grace. 2 The man that walks in pious ways, And works with righteous hands; That trusts his Maker’s promis'd grace, And follows his commands. 3 He speaks the meaning of his heart, Nor slanders with his tongue; Will scarce believe an ill report, Nor do his neighbour wrong. 4 The wealthy sinner he contemns, Loves all that fear the Lord; And tho' to his own hurt he swears, Still he performs his word. 5 His hands disdain a golden bribe, And never wrong the poor; This man shall dwell with God on earth, And find his heav’n secure. Topics: Character of a Saint Languages: English

Preserve me, Lord, in time of need

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVI.I (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 16:1-4 Lyrics: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in time of need; For succor to thy throne I flee, But have no merits there to plead: My goodness cannot reach to thee. 2 Oft have my heart and tongue confest How empty and how poor I am; My praise can never make thee blest, Nor add new glories to thy name. 3 Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap Some profit by the good we do; These are the company I keep, These are the choicest friends I know. 4 Let others choose the songs of mirth To give a relish to their wine; I love the men of heav’nly birth, Whose thoughts and language are divine. Topics: Confession of our Poverty; and, Saints in the best Company Languages: English

How fast their guilt and sorrows rise

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVI.II (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 16:5-8 Lyrics: 5 How fast their guilt and sorrows rise, Who haste to seek some idol-god! I will not taste their sacrifice, Their off'rings of forbidden blood. 6 My God provides a richer cup, And nobler food to live upon: He for my life has offer'd up Jesus, his best belovèd Son. 7 His love is my perpetual feast; By day his counsels guide me right; And be his name for ever blest, Who gives me sweet advice by night. 8 I set him still before mine eyes; At my right hand he stands prepar'd To keep my soul from all surprise, And be my everlasting guard. Topics: Christ's All-sufficiency Languages: English

When God is nigh, my faith is strong

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVI.III (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 16:9-11 Lyrics: 9 When God is nigh, my faith is strong, His arm is my almighty prop: Be glad my heart; rejoice my tongue, My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 10 Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul for ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. 11 My flesh shall thy first call obey, Shake off the dust, and rise on high; Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous way Up to the throne above the sky. 12 There streams of endless pleasure flow; And full discoveries of thy grace (Which we but tasted here below) Spread heav'nly joys through all the place. Topics: Courage in Death, and Hope of the Resurrection Languages: English

Lord, I am thine; but thou wilt prove

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVII (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 17 Lyrics: 1 Lord, I am thine; but thou wilt prove My faith, my patience, and my love: When men of spite against me join, They are the sword the hand is thine. 2 Their hope and portion lies below: ’Tis all the happiness they know, ’Tis all they seek; they take their shares, And leave the rest among their heirs. 3 What sinners value, I resign; Lord, ’tis enough that thou art mine: I shall behold thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. 4 This life’s a dream, an empty show; But the bright world to which I go, Hath joys substantial and sincere; When shall I wake and find me there? 5 O glorious hour! O blest abode! I shall be near and like my God; And flesh and sin no more control The sacred pleasures of the soul. 6 My flesh shall slumber in the ground, Till the last trumpet’s joyful sound; Then burst the chains in sweet surprise, And in my Saviour’s image rise. Topics: The Sinner's Portion and Saint's Hope Languages: English

Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVIII.I (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 18:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength, My rock, my tow'r, my high defence; Thy mighty arm shall be my trust, For I have found salvation thence. 2 Death, and the terrors of the grave, Stood round me with their dismal shade; While floods of high temptations rose, And made my sinking soul afraid. 3 I saw the op'ning gates of hell, With endless pains and sorrows there, (Which none but they that feel can tell) While I was hurry'd to despair. 4 In my distress I call'd my God, When I could scarce believe him mine: He bow'd his ear to my complaint; And prov'd his saving grace divine. 5 [With speed he flew to my relief, As on a cherub’s wing he rode; Awful, and bright as lightning, shone The face of my deliv'rer, God. 6 Temptations fled at his rebuke, The blast of his Almighty breath; He sent salvation from on high, And drew me from the deeps of death.] 7 Great were my fears, my foes were great, Much was their strength, and more their rage; But Christ, my Lord, is conqu'ror still, In all the wars the proud can wage. 8 My song for ever shall record That terrible, that joyful hour; And give the glory to the Lord Due to His mercy and his pow'r. Topics: Deliverance from Despair Languages: English

Lord, thou hast seen my soul sincere

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVIII.II (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 18:9-14 Lyrics: 9 Lord, thou hast seen my soul sincere, Hast made thy truth and love appear; Before mine eyes I set thy laws, And Thou hast own'd my righteous cause. 10 Since I have learn'd thy holy ways, I’ve walk'd upright before thy face: Or if my feet did e’er depart, Thy love reclaim'd my wand'ring heart. 11 What sore temptations broke my rest! What wars and strugglings in my breast! But through thy grace that reigns within, I guard against my darling sin. 12 That sin which close besets me still, That works and strives against my will: When shall thy spirit’s sovereign pow'r Destroy it, that it rise no more. 13 With an impartial hand, the Lord Deals out to mortals their reward; The kind and faithful souls shall find A God as faithful and as kind. 14 And men that love revenge shall know, God hath an arm of vengeance too: The just and pure, shall ever say, Thou art more pure, more just than they. Topics: Sincerity proved and rewarded Languages: English

Just are thy ways, and true thy word

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XVIII.III (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 18:15-19 Lyrics: 15 Just are thy ways, and true thy word, Great Rock of my secure abode: Who is a God beside the Lord Or where's a refuge like our God? 16 'Tis he that girds me with his might, Gives me his holy sword to wield; And while with sin and hell I fight, Spreads his salvation for my shield. 17 He lives and blessings crown his reign, The God of my salvation lives. The dark designs of hell are vain: While heav'nly peace my Father gives. 18 Before the scoffers of the age, I will exalt my Father's name, Nor tremble at their mighty rage, But meet reproach, and bear the shame. 19 To David and his royal seed Thy grace for ever shall extend; Thy love to saints, in Christ their head, Knows not a limit, nor an end. Topics: Rejoice in God Languages: English

Behold the lofty sky

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XIX.I (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 19:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Behold, the lofty sky Declares its maker God, And all the starry works on high Proclaim his pow'r abroad. 2 The darkness and the light Still keep their course the same; While night to day and day to night Divinely teach his name. 3 In ev'ry diff'rent land Their gen'ral voice is known; They show the wonders of his hand, And orders of his throne. 4 Ye Christian lands, rejoice Here he reveals his word; We are not left to nature’s voice To bid us know the Lord. 5 His statutes and commands Are set before our eyes, He puts his Gospel in our hands, Where our salvation lies. 6 His laws are just and pure, His truth without deceit; His promises for ever sure And his rewards are great. 7 Not honey to the taste Affords so much delight; Nor gold that has the furnace pass'd So much allures the sight. 8 While of thy works I sing, Thy glory to proclaim, Accept the praise, my God, my King In my Redeemer’s name. Topics: The Book of Nature and Scripture Languages: English

Behold the morning sun

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XIX.II (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 19:9-14 Lyrics: 9 Behold the morning sun Begins his glorious way; His beams through all the nations run, And life and light convey. 10 But where the gospel comes, It spreads diviner light, It calls dead sinners from their tombs, And gives the blind their sight. 11 How perfect is thy word! And all thy judgments just, For ever sure thy promise, Lord, And men securely trust. 12 My gracious God, how plain Are thy directions giv’n! O may I never read in vain, But find the path to heav’n! 13 I heard thy word with love, And I would fain obey: Send thy good spirit from above To guide me lest I stray. 14 O who can ever find The errors of his ways? Yet with a bold presumptuous mind I would not dare transgress. 15 Warn me of ev'ry sin, Forgive my secret faults, And cleanse this guilty soul of mine, Whose crimes exceed my thoughts. 16 While with my heart and tongue I spread thy praise abroad; Accept the worship and the song, My Saviour and my God. Topics: Gods' word most excellent Languages: English

Now may the God of pow'r and grace

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XX (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 20 Lyrics: 1 Now may the God of pow'r and grace Attend the people’s humble cry! Jehovah hears when Israel prays, And brings deliv'rance from on high. 2 The name of Jacob's God defends, When bucklers fail and brazen walls; He from is sanctuary sends Succour and strength when Zion calls. 3 Well he remembers all our sighs; His love exceeds our best deserts; His love accepts the sacrifice Of humble sighs and broken hearts. 4 In his salvation is our hope, And in the name of Israel's God, Our troops shall lift their banners up Our natives spread their flags abroad. 5 Some trust in horses trained for war, And some of chariots make their boast: Our surest expectations are From thee, the Lord of heav'nly hosts. 6 [O may the mem'ry of thy name Inspire our armies for the fight! Our foes shall fall and die with shame; Or quit the field with coward flight.] 7 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear; Now let our hopes be firm and strong, Till thy salvation shall appear, And joy and triumph raise the song. Topics: Prayer and Hope of Victory Languages: English

In thee, great God, with songs of praise

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXI (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 21 Lyrics: 1 In thee, great God, with songs of praise, Our favour'd realms rejoice: And, blest with thy salvation, raise To heav'n their cheerful voice. 2 Thy sure defence, thro' nations round, Hath spread our rising name, And all our feeble efforts crown'd With freedom and with fame. 3 In deep distress our injur'd land Implor'd thy pow'r to save; for life we pray'd; thy bounteous hand The timely blessing gave. 4 Thy mighty arm, eternal Pow'r, Oppos'd their deadly aim, In mercy swept them from our shore, and spread their rails with shame. 5 On thee, in want, in woe or pain, Our hearts alone rely; Our rights thy mercy will maintain, And all our wants supply. 6 Thus, Lord, thy wond'rous pow'r declare; And still exalt thy fame; While we glad songs of praise prepare, For thine Almighty name. Topics: National Blessings acknowledged Languages: English

Why has my God my soul forsook

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXII.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 22:1-12 Lyrics: 1 Why has my God my soul forsook, Nor will a smile afford? (Thus David once in anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) 2 Though ’tis thy chief delight to dwell Among thy praising saints, Yet thou canst hear a groan as well, And pity our complaints. 3 Our fathers trusted in thy name, And great deliv'rance found; But I’m a worm despis'd of men, And trodden to the ground. 4 With shaking head they pass me by, And laugh my soul to scorn; In vain he trusts in God, they cry, Neglected and forlorn. 5 But thou art he who form'd my flesh, By thine almighty word; And since I hung upon the breast My hope is in the Lord. 6 Why will my Father hide his face, When foes stand threat'ning round, In the dark hour of deep distress, And not a helper found? 7 Behold Thy darling left among The cruel and the proud, By foes encompass'd fierce and strong, As lions roaring loud. 8 From earth and hell my sorrows meet, To multiply the smart; They nail my hands, they pierce my feet, And try to vex my heart. 9 Yet if thy sovereign hand let loose The rage of earth and hell, Why will my heav’nly Father bruise The son he loves so well? 10 My God, if possible it be, Withhold this bitter cup But I resign my will to thee, And drink the sorrows up. 11 My heart dissolves with pangs unknown, In groans I waste my breath; Thy heavy hand has brought me down Low as the dust of death. 12 Father, I give my spirit up, And trust it in thy hand; My dying flesh shall rest in hope, And rise at thy command. Topics: The Sufferings and Death of Christ Languages: English

Now from the roaring lion's rage

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXII.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 22:13-18 Lyrics: 13 "Now from the roaring lion’s rage, "O Lord, protect thy Son, "Nor leave thy darling to engage "The powers of hell alone." 14 Thus did our suff'ring Saviour pray With mighty cries and tears, God heard him in the dreadful day, And chased away his fears. 15 Great was the vict'ry of his death, His throne exalted high; And all the kindreds of the earth Shall worship or shall die. 16 A num'rous offspring must arise From his expiring groans; They shall be reckon'd in his eyes For daughters and for sons. 17 The meek and humble souls shall see His table richly spread; And all that seek the Lord shall be With joys immortal fed. 18 The isles shall know the righteousness Of our incarnate God, And nations yet unborn profess Salvation in his blood. Topics: Christ's Sufferings and Exaltation Languages: English

My Shepherd will supply my need

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXIII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 23 Lyrics: 1 My Shepherd will supply my need, Jehovah is is name; In pastures fresh he makes me feed, Beside the living stream. 2 He brings my wand'ring spirit back When I forsake his ways, And leads me for his mercy's sake, In paths of truth and grace. 3 When I walk through the shades of death, Thy presence is my stay; One word of thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. 4 Thy hand in sight of all my foes Doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. 5 The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may thy house be mine abode, And all my work be praise! 6 There would I find a settled rest, (While others go and come) No more a stranger or a guest, But like a child at home. Topics: God our Shepherd Languages: English

This spacious earth is all the Lord's

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXIV (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 24 Lyrics: 1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men and worms, and beasts and birds: He rais'd the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place. 2 But there’s a brighter world on high, Thy palace, Lord, above the sky: Who shall ascend that blest abode, And dwell so near his Maker, God? 3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure, whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord, the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness. 4 These are the men, the pious race, That seek the God of Jacob’s face: These shall enjoy the blissful sight And dwell in everlasting light. 5 Rejoice ye shining worlds on high, Behold the King of glory nigh;! Who can this King of glory be? The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he. 6 Ye heav’nly gates, your leaves display, To make the Lord, the Saviour's way: Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The Conqu'ror comes with God to dwell. 7 Rais'd from the dead in awful state, He opens heav’n’s eternal gate, To give his saints a blest abode, Near their Redeemer and their God. Topics: Saints Dwell in Heaven Languages: English

I lift my soul to God

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXV.I (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 25:1-6 Lyrics: 1 I lift my soul to God, My trust is in his name; Let not my foes that seek my blood Still triumph in my shame. 2 Sin and the pow'rs of hell Persuade me to despair: Lord, make me know thy cov'nant well That I may ’scape the snare. 3 From beams of dawning light Till ev'ning shades arise, For thy salvation, Lord, I wait, With ever-longing eyes. 4 Remember all thy grace, And lead me in thy truth; Forgive the sins of riper days, And follies of my youth. 5 The Lord is just and kind, The meek shall learn his ways, And ev'ry humble sinner find The methods of his grace. 6 For his own goodness’ sake He saves my soul from shame: He pardons (tho' my guilt be great) Thro' my Redeemer’s name. Topics: Waiting for Pardon and Direction Languages: English

Where shall the man be found

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXV.II (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 25:7-10 Lyrics: 7 Where shall the man be found, That fears t’offend his God, That loves the gospel’s joyful sound, And trembles at the rod? 8 The Lord shall make him know The secrets of his heart, The wonders of his cov'enant show, And all his love impart. 9 The dealings of his pow'r Are truth and mercy still, With such as keep his cov’nant sure, And love to do his will. 10 Their souls shall dwell at ease Before their Maker’s face, Their seed shall taste the promises In their extensive grace. Topics: Divine Instruction Languages: English

Mine eyes and my desire

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXV.III (1816) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 25:11-18 Lyrics: 11 My eyes and my desire Are ever to the Lord; I love to plead his promis'd grace And rest upon his word. 12 Turn, turn thee to my soul, Bring thy salvation near; When will thy hand assist my feet To 'scape the deadly snare? 13 When shall the sov'reign grace Of my forgiving God, Restore me from the dang'rous ways My wand'ring feet have trod? 14 The tumult of my thoughts Doth but enlarge my woe; My spirit languishes, my heart Is desolate and low. 15 With ev'ry morning light My sorrows now begins; Look on my anguish and my pain, And pardon all my sins. 16 Behold the hosts of hell, How cruel is their hate! Against my life they rise, and join Their fury with deceit. 17 Oh keep my soul from death, Nor put my hope to shame, For I have plac'd my only trust In my Redeemer’s name. 18 With humble faith I wait To see thy face again; Of Isra'l it shall ne'er be said, He sought the Lord in vain. Topics: Distress of the Soul Languages: English

Judge me, O Lord, and prove my ways

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXVI (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 26 Lyrics: 1 Judge me, O Lord, and prove my ways, And try my reins, and try my heart; My faith upon thy promise stays, Nor from thy law my feet depart. 2 I hate to walk, I hate to sit With men of vanity and lies: The scoffer and the hypocrite Are the abhorrence of mine eyes. 3 Amongst the saints will I appear Array'd in robes of innocence; But when I stand before thy bar, The blood of Christ is my defence. 4 I love thy habitation, Lord, The temple where thine honours dwell; There shall I hear thine holy word, And there thy works of wonder tell. 5 Let not my soul be join'd at last With men of treachery and blood, Since I my days on earth have past Among the saints and near my God. Topics: Self-Examination Languages: English

The Lord of glory is my light

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXVII.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5 Lyrics: 1 The Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too; God is my strength; nor will I fear What all my foes can do. 2 One privilege my heart desires; Oh grant me an abode Among the churches of thy saints, The temples of my God. 3 There shall I offer my requests And see thy beauty still; Shall hear thy messages of love, And there inquire thy will. 4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, There may his children hide; God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide. 5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around, And songs of joy and victory Within thy temple sound. Topics: The Church is our Delight and Safety Languages: English

Soon as I heard my father say

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXVII.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 27:6-10 Lyrics: 6 Soon as I heard my father say, "Ye children, seek my grace," My heart reply'd without delay, "I’ll seek my Father’s face." 7 Let not thy face be hid from me, Nor frown my soul away; God of my life, I fly to thee In a distressing day. 8 Should friends and kindred near and dear Leave me to want or die, My God would make my life his care, And all my need supply. 9 My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief, Had not my soul believ'd, To see thy grace provide relief; Nor was my hope deceiv'd. 10 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints, And keep your courage up; He’ll raise your spirit when it faints, And far exceed your hope. Topics: Prayer and Hope Languages: English

To thee, O Lord, I raise my cries

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXVIII (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 28 Lyrics: 1 To thee, O Lord, I raise my cries; My fervent pray'r in mercy hear; For ruin waits my trembling soul, If thou refuse a gracious ear. 2 When suppliant tow'rd thy holy hill, I left my mournful hands to pray, Afford thy grace, nor drive me still, With impious hypocrites away. 3 To sons of falsehood, that despise The works and wonders of thy reign, Thy vengeance give the due reward, And sinks their souls to endless pain. 4 But, ever blessed by the Lord, Whose mercy hears my mournful voice, My heart, that trusted in his word, In his salvation shall rejoice. 5 Let ev'ry saint, in sore distress, By faith approach his Saviour, God: Then grant, O Lord, thy pard'ning grace, And feed thy church with heav'nly food. Topics: God the Refuge of the Afflicted Languages: English

Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXIX (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 29 Lyrics: 1 Give to the Lord, ye sons of fame, Give to the Lord renown and pow'r, Ascribe due honors to his name, And his eternal might adore. 2 The Lord proclaims his pow'r aloud Thro' ev'ry ocean, ev'ry land; His voice divides the wat'ry cloud, And lightnings blaze at his command. 3 He speaks, and tempest, hail and wind, Lay the wide forest bare around: The fearful hart, and frightened hind, Leap at the terror of the sound. 4 To Lebanon He turns his voice, And lo, the stately cedars break; The mountains tremble at the noise, The valleys roar, the deserts quake. 5 The Lord sits sov'reign on the flood, The thund’rer, reigns for ever king; But makes his church his blest abode, Where we his awful glories sing. 6 In gentler language, there the Lord The counsel of his grace imparts; Amidst the raging storm, his word Speaks peace and courage to our hearts. Topics: Storm and Thunder Languages: English

I will extol thee, Lord, on high

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXX.I (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 30:1-3 Lyrics: 1 I will extol thee, Lord on high; At thy command diseases fly: Who but a God can speak and save From the dark borders of the grave? 2 Sing to the Lord, ye saints, and prove How large his grace, how kind his love; Let all your powers rejoice, and trace, The wond'rous records of his grace. 3 His anger but a moment stays; His love is life and length of days: Tho' grief and tears the night employ The morning star restores the joy. Topics: Sickness healed, and Sorrows removed Languages: English

Firm was my health, my day was bright

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXX.II (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 30:4-9 Lyrics: 4 Firm was my health, my day was bright, And I presum'd ’twould ne’er be night; Fondly I said within my heart, "Pleasure and peace, shall ne’er depart." 5 But I forgot thine arm was strong Which made my mountain stand so long; Soon as thy face began to hide, My health was gone, my comforts died. 6 I cried aloud to thee my God, “What canst thou profit by my blood? "Deep in the dust can I declare "Thy truth, or sing thy goodness there? 7 "Hear me, O God of grace, I said, "And bring me from among the dead:" Thy Word rebuked the pains I felt, Thy pardoning love removed my guilt. 8 My groans and tears, and forms of woe, Are turn'd to joy and praises now; I throw my sackcloth on the ground, And ease and gladness gird me round. 9 My tongue, the glory of my frame, Shall ne’er be silent of thy name; Thy praise shall sound thro' earth and heav’n, For sickness heal'd and sins forgiv’n. Topics: Health, Sickness and Recovery Languages: English

To thee, O God of truth and love

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXXI.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 31:1-7 Lyrics: 1 To thee, O God of truth and love, My spirit I commit; Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death, And sav'd me from the pit. 2 Despair and comfort, hope and fear Maintain'd a doubtful strife; While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd To take away my life. 3 "My time is in thy hand, I cry'd, "Though I draw near the dust:" Thou art the refuge where I hide, The God in whom I trust. 4 Oh make thy reconciled face Upon thy servant shine, And save me for thy mercy's sake, For I'm entirely thine. 5 'Twas in my haste, my spirit said, "I must despair and die, "I am cut off before thine eyes; But thou hast heart my cry. 6 Thy goodness how divinely free! How sweet thy smiling face, To those that fear thy majesty, and trust thy promis'd grace. 7 Oh love the Lord, all ye his saints, And sing his praises loud; He'll bend his ear to your complaints, And recompense the proud. Topics: Deliverance from Death Languages: English

My heart rejoices in thy name

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXXI.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 31:8-14 Lyrics: 8 My heart rejoices in thy name, My god, my heav'nly trust; Thou hast preserv'd me free from shame, Mine honour from the dust. 9"My life is spent with grief, I cry'd, "My years consum'd in groans, "My strength decays, mine eyes are dry'd, "And sorrow wastes my bones." 10 Among mine enemies my name A proverb vile was grown, While to my neighbours I become Forgotten and unknown. 11 Slander and fear on ev'ry side Seiz'd and beset me round, I to thy throne of grace apply'd, And speedy rescue found. 12 How great deliv'rance thou hast wrought Before the sons of men! The lying lips to silence brought, And made their boasting vain! 13 Thy children from the strife of tongues Shall thy pavilion hide, Guard them from infamy and wrongs, And crunch the sons of pride. 14 Within thy secret presence Lord, Let me for ever dwell; No fenced city, wall'd and barr'd Secures a saint so well. Topics: Deliverance from Slander and Reproach Languages: English

How blest the man to whom his God

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXXII (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 32 Lyrics: 1 How blest the man to whom his God No more imputes his sin, But wash'd in the Redeemer's blood Hath made his garments clean! 2 And blest beyond expession he, Whose debts are thus discharg'd; While from the guilty bondage free He feels his sould enlarg'd. 3 His spirit hates deceit and lies, His words are all sincere: He guards his heart, he guards his eyes, To keep his conscience clear. 4 While I my inward guilt supprest, No quiet could I find; Thy wrath lay burning in my breast, And rack'd my tortur'd mind. 5 Then I confess'd my troubled thoughts, My secret sins reveal'd, Thy pard'ning grace forgave my faults, Thy grace my pardon seal'd. 6 This shall invite thy saints to pray; When like a raging flood Temptations rise, our strength and stay Is a forgiving God. Topics: Free Pardon and Sincere Obedience Languages: English

Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXXIII.I (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 33:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord, This work belongs to you; Sing of his name, his ways, his word, How holy, just, and true! 2 His mercy and his righteousness Let heav'n and earth proclaim; His works of nature and of grace Reveal his wond'rous name. 3 His word, with energy divine, The heav'nly arches spread, Bade starry hosts around them shine, And light the heav'ns pervade. 4 He taught the swelling waves to flow To their appointed deep; Bade raging seas their limits know, And still their station keep. 5 Ye tenants of the spacious earth, With fear before him stand; He spake, and nature took its birth, And rests on his command. 6 He scorns the angry nation's' rage, And breaks their vain designs; His counsel stands thro' every age, And in full glory shines. Topics: Works of Creation and Providence Languages: English

Blest is the nation, where the Lord

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXXIII.II (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Psalm 33:7-12 Lyrics: 7 Blest is the nation, where the Lord Hath fix'd his gracious throne; Where he reveals his heav’nly word And calls their tribes his own. 8 His eye, with infinite survey Does the whole behold; He form'd us all of equal clay And knows our feeble mould. 9 Kings are not rescu'd by the force Of armies from the grave; Nor speed nor courage of a horse Can his bold rider save. 10 Vain is the strength of beasts or men, Nor springs our safety thence; But holy souls from God obtain A sure and strong defence. 11 God is their fear, and God their trust; When plagues or famine spread, His watchful eye secures the just, Among ten thousand dead. 12 Lord, let our hearts in thee rejoice, And bless us from thy throne; For we have made thy word our choice; And trust thy grace alone. Topics: Creatures vain; and God All-sufficient Languages: English

Lord, I will bless thee all my days

Hymnal: CHBC1816 #P.XXXIV.I (1816) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6 Lyrics: 1 Lord, I will bless you all my days, Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue; My soul shall glory in thy grace, While saints rejoice to hear the song. 2 Come, magnify the Lord with me, Let ev'ry heart exalt his name; I sought th'eternal God, and he Has not expos'd my hope to shame. 3 I told him all my secret grief, My secret groanings reach'd his ears; He gave my inward pains relief, And calm'd the tumult of my fears. 4 To him the poor lift their eyes, With heav'nly joy their faces shine, A beam of mercies from the skies Fills them with light and joy divine. 5 His holy angels pitch their tents Around the men that serve the Lord; Oh fear and love him, all his saints, Taste of his grace, and trust his word. 6 The wild young lions, pinch'd with pain And hunger, roar through all the wood; But none shall seek the Lord in vain, Nor want supplies of all real good. Topics: God's care of his Saints Languages: English

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