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Praise God in that bless'd Place
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CL (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes; Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Praise GOD in that bless'd Place,
From whence his Goodness flows,
In Heav'n, where he his Face
Unveil'd in Glory shows.
Praise him, for with the mighty Acts
Which he for us hath done,
Our Praise should equal run.
His Kindness this Return exacts.
2 Let the shrill Trumpet's Voice
Make Rocks his Praise resound;
Praise him with Harp's sweet Noise,
And Psaltries Silver sound.
Let graceful Virgins lead the Dance,
And sprightly Timbrels bring;
Let ev'ry warbling String,
With Organs join'd, his Praise advance.
3 Let them who Hymns compose,
To Cymbals set their Praise,
Of common Use, and those
That sound on solemn Days.
The Breath he does to them afford,
Let them who Life enjoy,
In Songs of Praise employ,
LET EV'RY CREATURE PRAISE THE LORD! Scripture: Psalm 150 Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise God in that bless'd Place]
Praise God in that bless'd Place
To thee, my GOD and King
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXLV (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes; Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 To thee, my GOD and King,
Perpetual Praise I'll sing,
Ev'ry Day I'll bless thy Name.
High is thy Greatness rais'd,
And worthy to be prais'd,
And thy Glory's still the same.
2 Thy Greatness and thy Pow'r
Shall future Times adore,
Of thy Worship I will tell;
above our Knowledge rais'd.
Whilst Men their Songs prepare,
Thy Wonders to declare,
On thy Greatness I will dwell.
3 Thy Kindness shall be shown,
Thy Righteousness be known,
Songs of Praise shall reach the Skies.
Thy Wrath does slowly move;
But thy forgiving Love
On the Wings of Mercy flies.
4 Thy Works in thee are bless'd,
Thy Love's to all express'd,
And thy Saints, with Zeal inspir'd,
Thy Glory shall adore,
And talk of thy great Pow'r,
'Till by all it is admir'd.
5 Thus shall thy Works be known,
And thus thy Glory shown,
For thy Splendor still shall last;
Thy Throne from Changes free,
Which doth no Period see,
Shall remain forever fast.
Part II
6 The LORD helps those that fall,
On him his Creatures call,
Daily Food he doth supply;
Whate'er their Wants require,
He give at their Desire,
Nor doth any Good deny.
7 He's just in all his Ways,
Whoe'er devoutly prays,
Him shall find for ever night;
When they his Aid implore,
And humbly him adore,
He will hearken to their Cry.
8 The LORD will sure protect
Those who his Name respect,
But the Wicked shall destroy;
My Mouth shall speak his Praise,
And let all Mankind raise
One loud Song of gen'ral Joy. Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: [To thee, my God, and King]
To thee, my GOD and King
Praise ye the LORD, our GOD to praise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXI (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Covenant of Grace with his Church; Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the LORD, our GOD to praise,
My Soul her utmost Pow'r shall raise;
With private Friends, and in the Throng
Of Saints, his Praise shall be my Song:
Great are his Works, and sought aright
By those, who in them take Delight.
2 His Works are all of matchless Fame,
And universal Glory claim;
His Truth, confirm'd, through Ages past,
Shall to eternal Ages last.
The gracious LORD hath us enjoin'd,
To keep his wond'rous Works in Mind.
3 His Bounty, like a flowing Tide,
Has all his Servants Wants supply'd;
And he will ever keep in Mind,
His Cov'nant with our Fathers sign'd:
For us he did his Pow'r display,
To us the Heathen Lands convey.
4 Just are the Dealings of his Hands,
Immutable are his Commands;
He set his Saints from Bondage free,
And then establish'd his Decree,
For ever to remain the same;
Holy and Rev'rend is his Name!
5 Who Wisdom's sacred Prize would win,
Must with the Fear of GOD begin;
Good Understanding, heav'nly Skill
Have they, who know and do his Will:
The Praise thereof is fixed sure,
And shall for evermore endure. Scripture: Psalm 111 Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise ye the Lord, our God to praise]
Praise ye the LORD, our GOD to praise
O LORD our GOD! how great art thou!
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #VIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the coming of the Savior; Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 O LORD, our GOD! how great art thou!
To whom all earthly Creatures bow;
To thy unbounded Sway subjected:
How great is through the World thy Fame!
Oh! may thy ever glorious Name
Be still, with Rev'rence due, respected.
2 In Heav'n thy wond'rous Acts are sung;
The Angel's Voice and Cherub' Tongue,
Are endless Songs for thee preparing:
And yet thy Wisdom doth ordain,
That Infants should in heav'nly Strain,
Be still thy Praise with Joy declaring.
3 Through thee the weak confound the strong,
And so thou quell'st the wicked Throng
Who have in evil Ways persisted:
Thy Pow'r shall crush thy haughty Foes,
Who boldly dare thy Strength oppose,
And have thy mighty Arm resisted.
4 When, in Amazement lost, I stand,
And view the Wonders of thy Hand,
The Heav'ns, thy holy Habitation;
The radiant Moon, that rules the Night,
And glitt'ring Stars of feebler Light,
With all the Works of thy Creation;
5 LORD, what is Man! surpriz'd, I cry,
That thou should'st thus his Wants supply,
And take him under thy Protection!
Or what his Offspring, prove so kind,
To keep them ever in thy Mind,
And guide them by thy sure Direction.
Part II:
6 Him cloath'd with Pow'r thou didst create,
And crown'd with Dignity and State,
In high exalted Station placed;
Ev'n next to thy caelestial Train;
Thou gav'st him o'er all thy Works to reign.
7 For him the lowing Oxen toil,
To make the Earth with Plenty smile,
And give their Labours uncomplaining:
The bleating Sheep their Fleeces yield:
He rules the Creatures of the Field,
And those in desart Wilds remaining.
8 To him thou hast in Mercy giv'n
The Birds that mount the azure Heav'n,
With out-stretch'd Wings the Air dividing:
And all the Fish that thro' the Sea,
Delight to cut their liquid Way,
With glossy Fins for ever gliding.
9 O LORD, our LORD, how great art thou!
Thou whom all earthly Creatures bow;
To thy unbounded Sway subjected:
How great is thro' the World thy Fame!
Oh may thy ever glorious Name,
Be still with Rev'rence due respected! Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English Tune Title: [O Lord, our God! how great art thou]
O LORD our GOD! how great art thou!
Sing to the LORD, a new made Song
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XCVI (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the coming of the Savior; Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes Lyrics: 1 Sing to the LORD, a new made Song;
Let Earth in one assembled Throng,
Her common Patron's Praise resound,
Who us hath with Salvation crown'd.
2 Sing to the LORD, and bless his Name,
From Day to day his Peace proclaim;
To Heathen Lands his Fame rehearse,
His Wonders to the Universe.
3 He's great, and greatly to be prais'd;
In Majesty and Glory rais'd
Above all other Deities,
He only rules who made the Skies.
4 With Majesty and Honour crown'd,
Beauty and Strength his Throne surround,
But Pageantry and Idols all
Are they, whom Gods the Heathen call.
5 Let Worship be to him restor'd,
By you who have false Gods ador'd;
Ascribe due Honour to his Name,
That Honour he alone can claim.
6 Peace Off'rings on his Altar lay,
Before his Throne your Homage pay;
To worship at his sacred Court,
Let all the trembling World resort.
7 Proclaim aloud, JEHOVAH reigns,
Whose Pow'r the Universe sustains;
Let therefore Heav'n new Joys confess,
And heav'nly Rapture Earth express.
8 He banish'd Justice shall restore,
Its loud Applause let Ocean roar;
Its mute Inhabitants rejoice,
And for his Triumph find a Voice.
9 For Joy let fertile Valleys sing,
The chearful Groves their Tribute bring;
The tuneful Choir of Birds awake,
Their sweetest Melody to make.
10 The LORD's Approach to celebrate:
Who now sets out with awful State
From Heav'n, to judge the World, he's come,
With Justice to reward and doom. Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing to the Lord, a new made Song]
Sing to the LORD, a new made Song
Oh! praise the LORD with Hymns of Joy
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXLVII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Oh! praise the LORD with Hymns of Joy,
And celebrate his glorious Fame;
For pleasant, good, and comely 'tis
To sing loud Praises to his Name.
His holy City GOD will build,
Though levell'd even with the Ground,
Bring back his People, though dispers'd
Through all the Heathen Nations round.
2 He kindly heals the broken Hearts,
And all their bleeding Wounds does close;
He tells the Number of the Stars,
Their sev'ral Names exactly knows;
Great is the LORD, and great his Pow'r,
His heav'nly Wisdom has no Bound;
The Meek he raises, and throws down
The haughty Wicked to the Ground.
3 To GOD, the LORD, a Hymn of Praise,
With grateful Voices loudly sing;
To Songs of Triumph tune the Harp,
And touch with Skill each warbling String;
He covers Heav'n with floating Clouds,
And thence refreshing Rain bestows;
Through him on lofty Mountain-Tops,
The verdant Grass in Plenty grows.
4 He savage Beasts, that loosely range,
With timely wholesome Food supplies;
He feeds the Ravens tender Brood,
And satisfies their hungry Cries.
He values not the warlike Steed,
But does his Strength disdain;
The nimble Foot that swiftly runs,
No Prize from him can gain.
5 But he to him that fears his Name,
Mercy and tender Love extends;
To him that on his boundless Grace
With ever steadfast Hope depends.
Let Sion and Jerusalem
To GOD their constant Praise address,
Who fenc'd their Gates with massy Brass,
And does their num'rous Children bless.
6 Through all their Borders he gives Peace,
With finest Flour of Wheat they're fed;
He speaks the Word, and what he wills,
Accomplish'd is as soon as said.
Large Flakes of Snow, like fleecy Wool,
Gently descends at this Command;
And hoary Frost, like Ashes spread,
Is plenteous scatter'd o'er the Land.
7 When join'd to these, he does his Hail
These little icy Morsels send;
Who can against his piercing Cold,
Themselves sufficiently defend?
He sends his Word, which melts the Ice,
He makes the warmer Wind to blow,
And soon the Streams, congeal'd before,
Now thaw'd, in plenteous Currents flow.
8 By him his Statutes and Decrees
To Jacob's Sons were plainly shown,
And still to Israel's chosen Seed,
He makes righteous Precepts known,
No other Nations this can boast,
Nor did he ever yet afford
To Heathen Lands his Oracles,
And Knowledge of his sacred Word. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh! praise the Lord with Hymns of Joy]
Oh! praise the LORD with Hymns of Joy
To GOD be endless Praise addressed
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXVIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the coming of the Savior Lyrics: 1 To GOD be endless Praise addressed,
Because his Mercies ne'er decay;
That he hath us with Favour blessed,
Let thankful Isr'el ever say:
And for the Love he's still extedning,
Let Aaron's House their Joy express;
His Truth and Goodness never ending.
Let all who fear the LORD confess.
2 My Soul to GOD her Pray'r addressed,
Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear;
Since he relieves me, when oppressed,
Why should I any Mortal fear?
My Foes, no doubt, shall be disgraced,
Since GOD declares himself my Friend;
Our Hopes should all in him be placed,
And not on human Pow'r depend.
3 Though many Nations, close combined,
Did oftentimes beset me round;
Yet I my Cause to him resigned,
Who did their boasted Strength confound.
They swarm'd like Bees, and me defied,
Their Rage was like a short-liv'd Blaze;
For, whilst on GOD I still relied,
I overcame them all with Ease.
4 When they their utmost Force exerted,
In hopes to see my sudden Fall;
The LORD, who never me deserted,
In Mercy sav'd me from them all.
That I've escap'd from Tribulation,
To him alone the Praise belongs;
He is my Strength, and my Salvation;
He is the Theme of all my Songs.
5 The Just, with Joy, are ever praising
The LORD, who saves their souls from Harm;
For wond'rous Things and Works amazing,
Are done by his Almighty Arm.
His strong Right Hand he hath extended,
And never-fading Honours won;
His strong Right Hand hath us defended,
And most surprizing Wonders done.
6 Though Death draws nigh, my Soul dismaying,
Yet GOD shall still prolong my Days;
That I his mighty Works displaying,
May thus advance his glorious Praise.
When GOD, with heavy Hand correcting,
My Soul of all her Joy bereaves;
Ev'n then, his Mercy me protecting,
From Death my fainting Life retrieves.
7 Then let the Gates be wide extended,
The Gates, to which the Just repair,
That I, whom GOD hath thus defended,
May praise my great Deliv'rer there.
With Footsteps to those Gates directed,
To which in Crouds the Righteous press,
Since thou hast heard, and me protected,
Thy holy Name, O LORD, I'll bless.
8 That which the Builders once despised,
Is now become the Corner-Stone;
This Wonder, LORD, thou hast devised,
This wond'rous Work is thine alone!
This Day is GOD's, let Songs ascending
To Heav'n, be sent from ev'ry Voice:
LORD, be thy Arm our Cause defending,
And make us still in thee rejoice.
9 Who trusts in GOD, to be supported,
Ev'n him let all th' Assembly bless;
We, who have to his House resorted,
Do freely wish you good Success.
GOD is the LORD, in whose Salvation,
We all both Light and Comfort find;
Fast to the Horns, with Adoration,
The Altar's Horns, the Victim bind.
10 Thou art my GOD, and I with Pleasure,
Will ever praise thy holy Name;
Thou art my GOD, my soul's great Treasure,
Therefore I'll celebrate thy Fame!
Oh, to the LORD be Praise addressed,
Who doth so kind and gracious prove;
For us, his People, he hath blessed,
And crown'd with never ending Love. Scripture: Psalm 118 Languages: English Tune Title: [To God be endless Praise addressed]
To GOD be endless Praise addressed
Let all the Just with one Consent
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXXIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Let all the Just with one Consent,
To GOD their chearful Voices raise;
For well the Righteous it becomes
To sing before him Songs of Praise.
2 Let Harps and Psalteries and Lutes
At once in joyful Concert meet;
And new-made Songs of loud Applause,
The heav'nly Harmony complete.
3 For faithful is the Word of GOD,
His wond'rous Works with Truth abound;
He Justice loves, and all the Earth
Is with his tender Mercy crown'd.
4 By his Almighty Word, at first,
The glorious Arch of Heav'n was rear'd;
And all the beauteous Hosts of Light,
At his Command at once appear'd.
5 The swelling Floods, together roll'd,
He makes in mountain Heaps to lie;
And lays, as in a Store-house strong,
His wat'ry Treasures safely by.
6 Let Earth, and all that dwell therein,
Before his Presence trembling stand;
For when he spake the Word, 'twas done,
'Twas fix'd by his supreme Command.
7 He, when the Heathen closely plot,
Their secret Counsels undermines;
His Wisdom ineffectual makes,
The foolish Peopl'es rash Designs.
8 Whate'er the mighty LORD decrees,
Shall doubtless stand for ever sure;
The settled Purpose of his Heart
To endless Ages shall endure.
Part II
9 How happy then, are they, to whom
The LORD supreme, for GOD is known;
Whom he, from all the World besides,
Has chosen out to be his own!
10 He all the Nations of the Earth,
From Heav'n his lofty Throne surveys;
He views their Works, and knows their Thoughts,
For by his Pow'r their Hearts were made.
11 No King is safe by num'rous Hosts,
Their boasted Strength the Strong deceives;
No manag'd Horse by Force or Speed,
His gallant war-like Rider saves.
12 'Tis GOD, who those that trust in him,
Beholds with ever gracious Eyes;
He frees their Souls from Death; their Wants,
In Times of Famine, he supplies.
13 Our Souls on GOD with Patience, wait,
Our Help and only Shield is he;
Then, LORD, let still our Hearts rejoice,
Because our Trust is plac'd in thee!
14 The Riches of thy Mercy, LORD,,
To us, thy Servants still extend!
As we, for all our various wants,
On thee, our GOD, alone depend. Scripture: Psalm 33 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let all the just with one consent]
Let all the Just with one Consent
Let GOD, the GOD of Battle, rise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #LXVIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God On bringing up the Ark to the Place prepared for it Lyrics: 1 Let GOD, the GOD of Battle, rise,
And scatter his presumptuous Foes;
Let shameful Rout their Host surprise,
Who spitefully his Pow'r oppose.
2 As Smoke in Tempests Rage is lost,
Or Wax into the Furnace cast;
So let their sacrilegious Host,
Before his wrathful Presence waste.
3 But let the Servants of his Will
His Favour's gentle Beams enjoy;
Their upright Hearts let Gladness fill,
And chearful Songs their Tongues employ.
4 To him your Voice in Anthems raise;
JEHOVAH's awful Name he bears:
In him rejoice, extol his Praise,
Who rides upon high-rolling Spheres.
5 Him, from his Empire of the Skies,
To this low World Compassion draws,
The Orphan's Claim to patronize,
And judge the injur'd Widow's Cause.
6 'Tis GOD, who from a foreign Soil,
Restores poor Exiles to their Home;
Makes Captives free; and fruitless Toil,
Their proud Oppressors righteous Doom.
7 'Twas so of old, when thou didst lead
In Person, LORD, our Armies forth;
Strange Terrors thro' the Desart spread,
Convulsions shook th'astonish'd Earth.
8 The breaking Clouds did Rain distil,
And Heav'n's high Arches shook with Fear,
How then should Sinai's humble Hill,
Of Israel's GOD, the Presence bear?
9 Thy Hand, at famish'd Earth's Complaint,
Reliev'd her from celestial Stores;
And, when thy Heritage was faint,
Assuag'd the Drought with plenteous Show'rs.
10 Where Savages had rag'd before,
At Ease thou mad'st our Tribes reside,
And in the Desert, for the Poor
Thy gen'rous Bounty did provide.
Part II
11 Thou gav'st the Word, we sallied forth,
And in that pow'rful Word o'ercame;
Whilst Virgin-troops, with Songs of Mirth,
In State our Conquests did proclaim.
12 Vast Armies, by such Gen'rals led,
As yet had ne'er receiv'd a Foil,
Forsook their Camp with sudden Dread,
And to our Women left the Spoil.
13 Tho' Egypt's Drudges you have been,
Your Army's Wings shall shine as bright
As Doves in golden Sunshine seen,
Or silver'd o'er with paler Light.
14 'Twas so, when GOD's almighty Hand
O'er scatter'd Kings the Conquest won;
Our Troops, drawn up on Jordan's Strand,
High Salmon's glitt'ring Snow outshone.
15 From thence to Jordan's farther Coast,
And Bashan'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)
Should this, O Mountain, swell your Pride?
For Sion is his chosen Seat,
Where he forever will reside.
17 His Chariot's numberless; his Pow'rs
Are heav'nly Hosts, that wait His Will;
His Presence now fills Sion's Tow'rs,
As once it honour'd Sinai's Hill.
18 Ascending high, in Triumph, thou
Captivity hast Captive led;
And on thy People didst bestow
The Spoil of Armies, once their Dread.
19 Ev'n Rebels shall partake thy Grace,
And humble Proselytes repair,
To worship at thy Dwelling Place,
And all the World pay Homage there.
20 For Benefits each Day bestow'd,
Be daily his great Name ador'd;
Who is our Saviour, and our GOD,
Of Life and Death the Sov'reign LORD.
21 But Justice for His harden'd Foes,
Proportion'd Vengeance hath decreed,
To wound the hoary Head of those,
Who in presumptuous Crimes proceed.
22 The LORD hath thus in Thunder spoke,
"As I subdu'd prous Bashan's King,
"Once more I'll break my People's Yoke,
"And from the Deep my Servants bring:
23 "Their Feet shall with a crimson Flood
"Of slaughter'd Foes be cover'd o'er;
"Nor Earth receive such impious Blood,
"But leave for Dogs th' unhallow'd Gore."
Part III
24 When, marching to thy blest Abode,
The wond'rous Multitude survey'd
The pompous State of Thee, O GOD,
In Robes of Majesty array'd.
25 Sweet-singing Levites led the Van,
Loud Instruments brought up the Rear,
Between both Troops, a Virgin Train
With Voice and Timbrel charm'd the Ear.
26 This was the Burden of their Song,
"In full Assemblies bless the LORD,
"All who to Israel's Tribes belong,
"The GOD of Israel's Praise record."
27 Nor little Benjamin alone
From neighb'ring Bounds did there attend,
Nor only Judah's nearer Throne,
Her Counsellors in State did send.
28 But Zebulon's remoter Seat,
And Napthli's more distant Coast,
(The grand Procession to complete)
Sent up their Tribes, a princely Host.
29 Thus GOD, to Strength and Union brought
Our Tribes, at Strife till that blest Hour:
This Work, which Thou, O GOD, hast wrought,
Confirm with fresh Recruits of Pow'r.
30 To visit Salem, LORD, descend
And Sion, thy terrestrial Throne;
Where Kings with Presents shall attend,
And Thee with offer'd Crowns attone.
31 Break down the Spear-Mens Ranks, who threat
Like pamper'd Herds of savage Might,
Their silver-armour'd Chiefs defeat,
Who in destructive War delight.
32 Egypt shall then to GOD stretch forth
Her Hands, and Afric Homage bring:
32 The scatter'd Kingdoms of the Earth,
Their common Sov'reigns Praises sing;
33 Who, mounted on the loftiest Sphere
Of antient Heav'n, sublimely rides;
From whence his dreadful Voice we hear,
Like that of warring Winds and Tides.
34 Ascribe the Pow'r to GOD most high;
Of humble Israel he takes Care;
Whose Strength, from out the dusky Sky,
Darts shining Terrors thro' the Air.
35 How dreadful are the sacred Courts,
Where GOD has fix'd his earthly Throne!
His Strength his feeble Saints supports:
Praise ye the LORD, our GOD alone. Scripture: Psalm 68 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let God, the God of Battle, rise]
Let GOD, the GOD of Battle, rise
To GOD your grateful Voices raise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CVII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 To GOD your grateful Voices raise,
Who does your Patron prove;
And let your never ceasing Praise
Attend his endless Love.
Let those give Thanks, whom he from Bands
Of haughty Foes releas'd;
And brought them back from distant Lands,
From North, South, West and East.
2 Through lonely desart Ways they went,
Nor could a City find;
'Till quite with Thirst and Hunger spent,
Their Souls within them pin'd.
Then soon to GOD's indulgent Ear
Did they their Cry address;
Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear,
And freed them from Distress.
3 From crooked Paths he led them forth,
And did their Footsteps guide;
To wealthy Towns of great Resort,
Where they were well supply'd.
Oh then, that all the Earth, with me,
Would GOD's great Mercy praise;
And ALL the mighty Works, which he
Throughout the World displays.
4 For he beholds the longing Souls,
Their Wants he satisfies;
The hungry Soul, e'en to the full,
With Goodness he supplies.
10 Some lie, with Darkness compass'd round,
In Death's tremendous Shade;
And with unwieldy Fetters bound,
By Cares more heavy made.
5 Because GOD's Counsel they defy'd,
And lightly priz'd his Word,
They fell, and were with Sorrows try'd,
Where none could Help afford.
Then soon to God's indulgent Ear
They did their Cry address;
Who graciously vouchsaf'd to hear,
And freed them from Distress.
6 From dismal Dungeons, dark as Night,
And Black as Death's Abode,
He brought them forth, to chearful Light,
And Liberty bestow'd.
Oh then that all the Earth, with me
Would GOD's great Mercy praise,
And all the mighty Works, which he
Throughout the World displays!
7 For he, with his Almighty Hand,
The Gates in Pieces broke;
Nor could the Bars of brass withstand,
Or Steel resist his Stroke.
Part II
8 Remorseless Wretches, void of Sense,
With Boldness GOD defy;
And for their multiply'd Offence,
Oppress'd with sickness lie.
Their Soul, a Prey to Pain and Fear,
Abhors the choicest Meats;
And they by faint Degrees draw near
To Death's most dreadful Gates.
9 Then straight to GOD's indulgent Ear,
They do their Cry address;
Who graciously vouchsafes to hear,
And free them from Distress.
He all their sad Distempers heals,
And Health and Safety gives;
And when all human Succour fails,
Their Souls from Death retrieves.
10 Oh then, that all the Earth, with me
Would GOD's great Mercy praise;
And all his wondrous Works, which he
Throughout the World displays!
With Off'rings let his Altar flame,
Whilst they their Thanks express;
And with loud Joy, his holy Name,
For all his Wonders bless.
Part III
13 They that in Ships, with Courage bold,
Through Seas their Trade pursue,
Do GOD's amazing Works behold,
And fearful Wonders view.
No sooner his Command is past,
But forth the Tempest flies;
Which sweeps the Sea with rapid Haste,
And makes the Billows rise.
12 Sometimes the Ships, toss'd up to Heav'n,
On Mountain Waves appear;
Then down the steep Abyss are driv'n,
Each Soul dissolves with Fear.
They reel and stagger to and fro,
Like Men with Wine oppress'd;
Nor do the skilful Seamen know,
Which Course to steer, is best.
14 Then straight to GOD's indulgent Ear
They do their Cry address;
Who graciously vouchsafes to hear,
And free them from Distress.
He does the raging Storm appease,
And makes the Billows still;
With Joy they see their Fury cease,
Their Voyage they fulfil.
14 Oh then, that all the Earth, with me
Would GOD's great Mercy praise,
And all the mighty Works, which he
Throughout the World displays!
Let them, where all the Tribes resort,
Advance his glorious Name,
And in the Elders sov'reign Court,
With Joy his Praise proclaim.
Part IV
15 A fruitful Land, where Streams abound,
GOD, if People sin,
Will turn to dry and barren Ground,
And punish those therein:
The parch'd and desart Heath, he makes
To smile springing Wells;
Which for his Lot the Hungry takes,
And in strong Cities dwells.
16 He sows the Fields, the Vineyard plants,
Which all his Toil repay;
Nor can, while GOD his Blessing grants,
His Seed or Stock decay.
But when his Sins Heav'n's Wrath provoke,
His Substance fades away;
He feels th'Oppressor's gauling Yoke,
And falls to Grief a Prey.
17 The Prince that slights what GOD commands,
Must quickly leave his Throne;
And over wild and desart Lands
Abandon'd stray alone.
Whilst GOD from all afflicting Cares
Sets humble Men on high;
And makes in Time his num'rous Heirs
With num'rous Flocks to vie.
18 Then Sinners shall have nought to say,
The Just their Joy shall show;
The Wise these strange Events shall weigh,
And GOD's great Mercy know.
Scripture: Psalm 107 Languages: English Tune Title: [To God, your grateful voices raise]
To GOD your grateful Voices raise
With one Consent let all the Earth
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #C (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 With one Consent let all the Earth
To GOD their chearful Voices raise;
Glad Homage pay with awful Mirth,
And sing before him Songs of Praise.
3 Convinc'd that he is GOD alone,
From whom both we and all proceed;
We, whom he chooses for his own,
The Flock that he vouchsafes to feed.
3 O enter then his Temple Gate,
Thence to his Courts devoutly press;
And still your grateful Hymns repeat,
And still his Name with Praises bless.
4 For he's the LORD supremely good,
His Mercy is for ever sure;
His Truth, which always firmly stood,
To endless Ages shall endure. Scripture: Psalm 100 Languages: English Tune Title: [With one Consent, let all the Earth]
With one Consent let all the Earth
With new made Songs, let GOD be praised
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XCVIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the coming of the Savior Lyrics: 1 With new-made Songs, let GOD be praised,
Who wondrous Things for us hath done
With his Right Hand and Arm upraised,,
A glorious Conquest he has won.
The LORD, hat to the World, dismayed,
Declar'd his Strength and saving Might,
He hath his righteous Acts displayed,
Before th' astonish'd Heathens Sight.
2 The LORD, in Love and Truth excelling,
Of Israel's House hath mindful been;
And Nations in Earth's Corners dwelling,
The saving Pow'r of GOD have seen.
Let Earth's Inhabitants, combining,
To him their joyful Voices raise;
Let all in Songs of Triumph joining,
Loudly resound their Maker's Praise.
3 With many tuneful Harps surrounding,
Let them into the Concert bring,
Trumpets and Cornets, shrilly sounding,
And hymn glad Praises to their King:
Let the loud Ocean roar, transported,
With all that spacious Seas contain,
Be Earth's Inhabitants exhorted,
To join in Praise the noisy Main.
4 Let Streams, thro' fertile Meadows bounding,
In larger Torrents dance and play;
Let Hills and Vales their Joy resounding,
Far off redoubled Shouts convey:
To welcome down the King renowned,
Who does in awful Triumph come,
With never fading Glory crowned,
With Justice to reward or doom. Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: [With new made songs, let God be praised]
With new made Songs, let GOD be praised
To thee, O GOD, we render Praise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #LXXV (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 To thee, O GOD, we render Praise,
To thee with daily Thanks repair;
For that thy Name to us is nigh,
Thy great and wond'rous Works declare.
For thou, O LORD, art still the same,
And very glorious is thy Name.
2 In Israel when my Throne is fix'd,
With me shall Truth and Justice reign;
The Land with Discord shakes, but I
The falling Pillars will sustain.
To Fools, I said, your Wrongs redress,
To wicked Men, your Pride suppress.
3 For that Promotion which to gain,
Your vain Ambition daily strives;
From neither East, nor West, nor North,
Nor yet from Southern Climes arrives.
For GOD will cast the Haughty down,
And lift the Humble to a Throne.
4 His Hand holds forth a dreadful Cup,
With purple Wine full mix'd 'tis crown'd,
The deadly Potion which his Wrath,
Shall pour upon the Nations round,
Its bitter Dregs shalt sinners squeeze,
And drink up all the deadly Lees.
5 But I will talk of Jacob's GOD,
And to the World his Pow'r relate;
His Justice, Truth and Mercy too,
My song shall ever celebrate;
The Wicked shall before him fly,
The Just shall be exalted high.
Scripture: Psalm 75 Languages: English Tune Title: [To thee, O God, we render Praise]
To thee, O GOD, we render Praise
My Soul her Song shall raise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXLVI (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 My Soul her Song shall raise,
The LORD of Host to praise,
For whilst I my Breath enjoy,
This Tribute I will bring,
And daily Praises sing,
In triumphant Songs of Joy.
2 On Princes ne'er depend,
For they cannot defend,
Nor in Danger Help supply;
Depriv'd of Breath, they must
Return again to Dust,
And with them their Thoughts shall die.
3 How highly bless'd are they,
Who with Devotion pray,
Unto Jacob's GOD for Aid;
He form'd the Heav'n and Earth,
And to the Sea gave Birth,
Nor forgets his Promise made.
4 When Men the Poor oppress,
He doth their Wrongs redress,
And the Hungry he doth feed;
Doth Pris'ners Chains unbind,
Give Sight unto the Blind,
Whilst they walk from Darkness freed.
5 The Weak and Fall'n he rears,
GOD for the Righteous cares,
And the Stranger doth defend;
The weeping Widow's Cause
His tender Pity draws,
Helpless Babes on him depend.
6 GOD shall the Wicked slay,
In their unrighteous Way,
But o'er Sion he is King;
From Age to Age his Reign
Shall ever sure remain;
To the LORD loud Praises sing. Scripture: Psalm 146 Languages: English Tune Title: [My Soul her Song shall raise]
My Soul her Song shall raise
Bless GOD, my Soul, thou, LORD, alone
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CIV (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Bless GOD, my Soul; thou, LORD, alone
Possessest Empire without Bounds;
With Honour thou art crown'd, thy Throne
Eternal Majesty surrounds:
With Light thou dost thyself enrobe,
And Glory for a Garment take;
Heav'n's Curtains stretch'd beyond the Globe,
Thy Canopy of State to make.
2 GOD builds on liquid Air, and forms
His Palace Chambers in the Skies;
The Clouds his Chariots are, and Storms
The swift-wing'd Steeds with which he flies:
As bright as Flame, as swift as Wind,
His Ministers Heaven's Palace fill;
To have their sundry Tasks assign'd;
All proud to serve their Sov'reign's Will.
3 Earth on her Centre fix'd, he set,
Her Face with Waters overspread;
Nor proudest Mountains dar'd as yet,
To lift above the Waves their Head:
But when thy awful Face appear'd,
Th'insulting Waves dispers'd; they fled,
When once thy Thunder's Voice they heard,
And by their Haste confess'd their Dread.
4 Thence up by secret Tracks they creep,
And gushing from the Mountain's side;
Through Valleys travel to the Deep,
Appointed to receive their Tide;
There hast thou fix'd the Ocean's Bounds,
The threat'ning Surges to repel;
That they no more o'erpass their Mounds,
Nor to a second Deluge swell.
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5 Yet thence in smaller Parties drawn,
The Sea recovers her lost Hills;
And starting Springs from ev'ry Lawn,
Surprise the Vales with plenteous Rills:
The Fields, tame Beasts are thither led,
Weary with Labour, faint with Drought;
And Asses on wild Mountains bred,
Have Sense to find these Currents out.
6 There shady Trees from scorching Beams,
Yield shelter to the feather'd Throng;
They drink, and to the bounteous Stream,
Return the Tribute of their Song:
His Rains from Heav'n parch'd Jills recruit,
That soon transmit the liquid Store;
Till Earth is burthen'd with her Fruit,
And Nature's Lap can hold no more.
7 Grass, for our Cattle to devour,
He makes the Growth of ev'ry Field;
Herbs, for Man's Use of various Pow'r,
That either Food or Physick yield:
With cluster'd Grapes he crowns the Vine,
To chear Man's Heart, opprest with Cares;
Give Oil that makes his Face to shine,
And Corn that wasted Strength repairs.
Part III
8 The Trees of God, without the Care,
Or Art of Man, with Sap are fed;
The Mountain Cedar looks as fair,
As those in Royal Gardens bred:
Safe in the lofty Cedar's Arms,
The Wand'rers of the Air may rest;
The hospitable Pine from Harms
Protects the Stork, her pious Guest.
9 Wild Goats the craggy Rock ascend,
Its tow'ring Heights their Fortress make;
Whose Cells in labyrinths extend,
Where feebler Creatures Refuge take:
The Moon's inconstant Aspect shows
Th'appointed Seasons of the Year;
Th'instructed Sun his Duty knows,
His Hours to rise and disappear.
10 Darkness he makes the Earth to shroud,
When Forest Beasts securely stray;
Young Lions roar their Wants aloud,
To Providence, that sends them Prey:
They range all Night, on Slaughter bent,
'Till summon'd by the rising Morn;
To skulk in Dens, with one Consent,
The conscious Ravagers return.
11 Forth to the Tillage of the Soil,
The Husbandman securely goes;
Commencing with the Sun his Toil,
With him returns to his Repose:
How various, LORD, thy Works are found,
For which thy Wisdom we adore!
The Earth is with thy Treasure crown'd,
'Till Nature's Hand can grasp no more.
Part IV
12 But still, the vast unfathom'd Main,
Of Wonders, a new Scene supplies;
Whose Depths Inhabitants contain,
Of ev'ry Form and ev'ry Size:
Full-freighted Ships from ev'ry Port,
There cut their unmolested Way;
Leviathan, whom there to Sport
Thou mad'st, his Compass there to play.
13 These various Troops of Sea and Land,
In Sense of common Want agree;
All wait on thy dispensing Hand,
And have their daily Alms from thee:
They gather what thy Stores disperse,
Without their Trouble to provide:
Thou op'st thy Hand, the Universe,
The craving World is all supply'd.
14 Thou for a Moment hid'st thy Face,
The num'rous Ranks of Creatures mourn;
Thou tak'st their Breath, all Nature's Race,
Forthwith to Mother Earth return:
Again thou send'st thy Spirit forth,
T'inspire the Mass with vital Seed;
Nature's restor'd, and Parent Earth,
Smiles on her new created Breed.
15 Thus through successive Ages stands,
Firm fix'd thy providential Care;
Pleas'd with the Work of thy own Hands,
Thou dost the Wastes of Time repair:
One Look of thine, one wrathful Look,
Earth's panting Breast with Terror fills,
One Touch from Thee, with Clouds of Smoke,
In Darkness shrouds the proudest Hills.
16 In praising GOD, while he prolongs
My Breath, I will that Breath employ;
And join Devotion to my Songs,
Sincere, as in Him is my Joy:
While Sinners from Earth's Face are hurl'd,
My Soul, praise thou his holy Name,
'Till with my Song, the list'ning World
Join Concert, and his Praise proclaim. Scripture: Psalm 104 Languages: English Tune Title: [Bless God, my Soul, thou Lord, alone]
Bless GOD, my Soul, thou, LORD, alone
Thy Mercies, LORD, shall be my Song
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #LXXXIX (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Covenant of Grace with his Church Lyrics: 1 Thy Mercies, LORD, shall be my Song;
My Song on them shall ever dwell;
To Ages yet unborn my Tongue
Thy never-failing Truth shall tell.
2 I have affirm'd and still maintain,
Thy Mercy shall for ever last;
Thy Truth that does the Heav'ns sustain,
Like them shall stand for ever fast.
3 Thus spak'st thou by thy Prophet's Voice:
"With David I a League have made;
"To him, my Servant, and my Choice,
"By solemn Oath this Grant convey'd:
4 "While Earth, and Seas, and Skies endure,
"Thy Seed shall in my Sight remain;
"To them thy Throne I will ensure;
"They shall to endless Ages reign."
5 For such stupendous Truth and Love,
Both Heav'n and Earth just Praises owe,
By Choirs of Angels sung above,
And by assembled Saints below.
6 What Seraph of celestial Birth
To vie with Israel's GOD shall dare?
Or who among the Gods of Earth,
With our Almighty LORD compare?
7 With Rev'rence and religious Dread,
His Saints should to his Temple press;
His Fear thro' all their Hearts should spread,
Who his Almighty Name confess.
8 LORD GOD of Armies, who can boast
Of Strength or Pow'r, like thine renown'd;
Of such a num'rous Faithful Host,
As that which does thy Throne surround?
9 Thou dost the lawless Sea controul,
And change the prospect of the Deep;
Thou mak'st the sleeping Billows roll,
Thou mak'st the rolling Billows sleep.
10 Thou brak'st in Pieces Rahab's Pride,
And did'st op0pressing Pow'r disarm:
Thy scatter'd Foes have dearly try'd
The Force of thy resistless Arm.
11 In the, the sov'reign Right remains
Of Earth and Heav'n; thee, Lord, alone
The World and all that it contains,
Their Maker and Preserver own.
12 The Poles on which the Globe does rest,
Were form'd by thy creating Voice;
Tabor and Hermon, East and West
In thy sustaining Pow'r rejoice.
13 Thy Arm is mighty, strong thy Hand,
Yet, LORD, thou dost with Justice reign;
Posses'd of absolute Command,
Thou Truth and Mercy dost maintain.
14 Happy, thrice happy they, who hear
Thy sacred Trumpet's joyful Sound;
Who may at Festivals appear,
With thy most glorious Presence crown'd.
15 Thy Saints shall always be o'erjoy'd,
Who on thy sacred Name rely;
And, in thy Righteousness employ'd,
Above their Foes be rais'd on high.
16 For in thy Strength they shall advance,
Whose Conquests from thy Favour spring:
The LORD of Hosts is our Defence,
And Israel's GOD our Israel's King.
17 Thus spak'st thou by thy Prophet's Voice;
"A mighty Champion I will send,
"From Judah's Tribe have I made Choice
"Of one who shall the rest defend.
18 "My Servant David I have found,
"With holy Oil anointed him;
"Him shall the Hand support that crown'd,
"And guard that gave the Diadem.
19 "No Prince from him shall Tribute force,
"No Son of Strife shall him annoy;
"His spiteful Foes I will disperse,
"And them before his Face destroy.
20 "My Truth and Grace shall him sustain;
"His Armies, in well order'd Ranks,
"Shall conquer, from the Tyrian Main,
"To Tigris and Euphrates' Banks.
21 "Me for his Father he shall take,
"His GOD and Rock of Safety call;
"Him I my first-born Son will make,
"And eartnly Kings his Subjects all.
22 "To him my Mercy I'll secure,
"My Cov'nant make for ever fast.
29 "His Seed for ever shall endure;
"His Throne 'till Heav'n dissolves shall last.
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23 "But if his Heirs my Law forsake,
"And from my sacred Precepts stray;
"If they my righteous Statutes break,
"Nor strictly my Commands obey;
24 "Their Sins I'll visit with a Rod,
"And for their Folly make them smart;
"Yet will not cease to be their GOD,
"Nor from my Truth, like them, depart.
25 "My Cov'nant I will ne'er revoke;
"But in Remembrance fast retain;
"The Thing that once my Lips have spoke,
"Shall in eternal Force remain.
26 "Once have I sworn, but once for all,
"And made my Holiness the Tie,
"That I my Grant will ne'er recal,
"Nor to my Servant David lie.
27 "Whose Throne and Race the constant Sun,
"Shall, like his Course, establish'd see;
"Of this, my Oath, thou conscious Moon,
"In Heav'n my faithful Witness be."
28 Such was thy gracious Promise, LORD;
But thou hast now our Tribes forsook,
Thy own Anointed hast abhorr'd,
And turn'd on him thy wrathful Look.
29 Thou seemest to have render'd void,
The Cov'nant with thy Servant made:
Thou hast his Dignity destroy'd,
And in the Dust his Honour laid.
30 Of strong Holds thou hast him bereft,
And brought his Bulwarks to decay;
His frontier Coasts defenceeless left,
A public Scorn, and common Prey.
31 His Ruin does glad Triumphs yield
To Foes advanc'd by Thee to Might;
Thou hast his conqu'ring Sword unsteel'd,
His Valour turn'd to shameful Flight.
32 His Glory is to Darkness fled,
His Throne is levll'd with the Ground;
His Youth to wretched Bondage led,
With Shame o'erwhelm'd and Sorrow drown'd.
33 How long shall we thy Absence mourn?
Wilt thou for ever, LORD, retire?
Shall thy consuming Anger burn,
'Till that and we at once expire?
34 Consider, LORD, how short a Space
Thou dost for mortal Life ordain;
No Method to prolong the Race,
But loading it with Grief and Pain.
35 What Man is he that can controul
Death's strict unalterable Doom?
Or rescue from the Grave his Soul,
The Grave that must Mankind intomb?
36 LORD, where's thy Love, thy boundless Grace,
The Oath to which thy Truth did seal;
Consign'd to David and his Race,
The Grant which Time should ne'er repeal?
37 See how thy Servants treated are
With Infamy, Reproach and Spite,
Which in my silent Breast I bear
From Nations of licentious Might.
38 How they reproaching thy great Name,
Have made thy Servants Hope their Jest:
Yet thy just praises we'll proclaim,
And ever sing, the LORD be blest.
Scripture: Psalm 89 Languages: English Tune Title: [Thy Mercies, Lord, shall be my Song]
Thy Mercies, LORD, shall be my Song
To thee, O GOD, we render Praise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #LXV (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 To thee, O GOD, we render Praise
From Sion, thy blest Seat;
Our promis'd Altars there we'll raise,
And all our Vows compleat.
O thou, who to my humble Pray'r,
Didst bend thy list'ning Ear;
To thee shall all Mankind repair,
And at thy Throne appear.
2 Our Sins, tho' numberless, in vain
To stop thy Mercy try,
Whilst thou forgiv'st the guilty Stain,
And washest out the Dye.
Blest is the Man, who, near thee plac'd,
Within thy Dwelling lives!
Whilst we at humble Distance taste,
The Joy thy Temple gives.
3 By wond'rous Acts, O GOD most just,
Have we thy Answer found:
In the remotest Nations trust,
And those whom Seas surround.
GOD by His Strength sets fast the Hills,
And does his Pow'r engage,
With which the stormy Waves he stills,
And quells the Peope's Rage.
Part II
4 Thou, LORD, dost barb'rous Lands dismay,
When they thy Tokens view;
With Joy they see the Night and Day,
Each others Track pursue.
From out thy unexhausted Store,
Thy Rain refresh the Ground;
Makes Lands, that barren were before,
With Corn and Fruits abound.
5 On rising Ridges down it pours,
And ev'ry Valley fills;
And in the soft prolific Show'rs,
A bless'd Increase distills.
Thy Goodness does the circling Year,
With smiling Plenty crown;
And where thy glorious Paths appear,
Thy Clouds drop Fatness down.
6 They drop on barren Forests, chang'd
By them to Pastures green;
The Hills in beauteous Order rang'd,
In Robes of Joy are seen,
Large Flocks the chearful Downs adorn,
The teeming Vallies bring
A plenteous Crop of full-ear'd Corn,
And seem to laugh and sing. Scripture: Psalm 65 Languages: English Tune Title: [To thee, O God, we render Praise]
To thee, O GOD, we render Praise
O come, loud Anthems let us sing
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XCV (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes Lyrics: 1 O come, loud Anthems let us sing,
Loud Thanks to our Almighty King:
For we our Voices high should raise,
When our Salvation's Rock we praise.
2 Into his Presence let us haste
To thank him for his Favours past;
To him address in joyful Songs,
The Praise that to his Name belongs.
3 For GOD the LORD, enthron'd in State,
Is with unrivaled Glory great;
A King superior far to all,
Whom Gods the Heathen falsely call.
4 The Depths of Earth are in his Hand,
Her secret Wealth at his Command;
The Strength of Hills that threat the Skies,
Subjected to his Empire lies.
5 The rolling Ocean's vast Abyss
By the same sov'reign Right is his:
'Tis mov'd by his Almighty Hand,
That form'd and fix'd the solid Land.
6 O let us to his Courts repair,
And bow with Adoration there:
Down on our Knees devoutly, all,
Before the LORD our Maker fall.
7 For he's our GOD, our Shepherd he,
His Flock and Pasture Sheep are we;
If then you'll (like his Flock) draw near,
To Day if you his Voice will hear.
8 Let not your harden'd Hearts renew,
Your Fathers' Crimes and Judgments too;
Nor here provoke my Wrath, as they,
In desart Plains of Meribah.
9 When thro' the Wilderness they mov'd,
And me with fresh Temptations prov'd,
They still, thro' Unbelief, rebell'd,
While they my wond'rous Works beheld.
10 They forty Years my Patience griev'd,
Tho' daily I their Wants reliev'd:
Then--'Tis a faithless Race, I said,
Whose Hearts from me have always stray'd;
11 They ne'er will tread my righteous Path,
Therefore to them in settled Wrath,
Since they despis'd my Rest, I sware,
That they should never enter there. Scripture: Psalm 95 Languages: English Tune Title: [O come, loud Anthems let us sing]
O come, loud Anthems let us sing
Ye realms of Joy, your Maker's Fame
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXLVIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Ye Realms of Joy, your Maker's Fame,
Exalt above the starry Frame;
Ye Cherubims, your Voices raise,
And Seraphims, to sing his Praise.
Thou Silver Moon, that rul'st the Night,
With all the glitt'ring Stars of Light,
Thou glorious Sun that guid'st the Day,
To him your grateful Homage pay.
2 Ye Heav'ns above, his Praise declare,
And Clouds that move in liquid Air,
Let all adore their sov'reign LORD,
For all, at his creative Word,
At once from silent Nothing came;
Oh, let them bless his holy name,
Whose firm Decree stands ever fast,
And to Eternity shall last.
3 Let Earth her grateful Tribute pay:
Praise him, ye Fish that through the Sea
Glide swiftly by, with glitt'ring Scales;
Oh, praise him all, ye dreadful Whales,
Let misty Air, Fire, Hail and Snow,
And Winds that, where he bids them, blow,
To him their constant Praise address,
And his great Name for ever bless.
4 By lofty Hills, in concert join'd,
Cedars and Trees, for Fruit design'd,
By ev'ry creeping Thing and Beast,
And winged Fowl, GOD's Name be bless'd.
Let Men of low or royal Birth,
Let all the Judges of the Earth,
Let Youth and Maids his Praise proclaim,
And hoary Heads advance his Fame.
5 United Zeal by us be shown,
To raise his endless Fame alone,
Whose Pow'r o'er all the Earth extends,
Whose glorious Sway the Sky transcends,
His Saints he doth with Honour grace,
And ever favour Israel's Race;
Your grateful Voice, O, therefore raise,
Rejoicing still the LORD to praise.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Ye realms of joy, your Maker's Fame]
Ye realms of Joy, your Maker's Fame
Ye Saints and Servants of the LORD
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 Ye Saints and Servants of the LORD,
The Triumphs of his Name record;
His sacred Name for ever bless;
Where e'er the circling Sun displays
His rising Beams, or setting Rays,
Due Praise to his great Name address.
2 GOD through the World extends his Sway,
The Regions of eternal Day
But Shadows of his Glory are:
With him, whose Majesty excells,
Who made the Heav'n, in which he dwells,
Let no created Pow'r compare.
3 Though 'tis beneath his State to view,
In highest Heav'n what Angels do,
Yet he to Earth vouchsafes his Care:
He takes the Needy from his Cell,
Advancing him in Courts to dwell,
Companion to the Greatest there.
4 When childless Families despair,
He sends the Blessing of an Heir,
To rescue their expiring Name:
Makes her, that barren was, to bear,
And joyfully her Fruit to rear.
Oh then extol his matchless Fame! Scripture: Psalm 113 Languages: English Tune Title: [Ye Saints and Servants of the Lord]
Ye Saints and Servants of the LORD
O give Thanks unto the LORD
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXXXVI (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 O give Thanks unto the LORD,
To his Name due Praise afford!
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
2 To the LORD your Homage pay,
Whom all other GODS obey;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
3 Who the Heav'ns in Wisdom made,
And the Earth on Waters laid,
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
4 Yon bright Orb he did display,
Giving him to rule the Day;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
5 He, the Stars of feebler Light,
Gave the Moon to gild the Night,
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
6 GOD, with his almighty Hand,
Smote the Hopes of Egypt's Land;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
7 And with his resistless Arm,
Brought out Israel safe from Harm;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
8 He the Red Sea did divide,
Israel passing through the Tide;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
9 But proud Pharaoh and his Host,
They were in the Billows lost;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
10 Safe he led his chosen Seed,
And for them made Monarchs bleed;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
11 Og and Sihon he destroy'd,
Whilst his Saints their Land enjoy'd;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
12 He, dispersing all our Foes,
Rescu'd us from heavy Woes;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end.
13 GOD doth Food to all supply;
Praise the LORD, who reigns on high;
For he proves our constant Friend,
And his Love shall never end. Scripture: Psalm 136 Languages: English Tune Title: [O give Thanks unto the Lord]
O give Thanks unto the LORD
Thou, LORD, by strictest Search hast known
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXXXIX (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes Lyrics: 1 Thou, LORD, by strictest Search hast known
My rising up and lying down;
My secret Thoughts are known to thee,
Known long before conceiv'd by me.
2 Thine Eye my Bed and Path surveys,
My public Haunts and private Ways;
Thou know'st what 'tis my Lips would vent,
My yet unutter'd Words' Intent.
3 Surrounded by thy Pow'r I stand,
On every Side I find thy Hand;
O Skill, for human Reach too high!
Too dazzling bright for mortal Eye!
4 O, could I so perfidious be,
To think of once deserting thee;
Where, LORD, could I thy Influence shun,
Or whither from thy Presence run?
5 If up to Heav'n I take my Flight,
'Tis there thou dwell'st enthron'd in Light,
If down to Hell's infernal Plains,
'Tis there Almighty Vengeance reigns.
6 If I the Morning's Wings could gain,
And fly beyond the Western Main;
Thy swifter Hand would first arrive,
And there arrest thy Fugitive.
7 Or should I try to shun thy Sight
Beneath the sable Clouds of Night;
One Glance from thee, on piercing Ray
Would kindle Darkness into Day.
8 The Veil of Night is no Disguise,
No Screen from thy all-searching Eyes;
Thro' Midnight Shades thou find'st thy Way,
As in the blazing Noon of Day.
9 Thou know'st the Texture of my Heart,
My Reins and ev'ry vital Part;
Each single Thread in Nature's Loom,
By thee was cover'd in the Womb.
10 I'll praise thee, from whose Hands I came,
A Work of such a curious Frame;
The Wonders thou in me hast shown,
My Soul with grateful Joy must own.
11 Thine Eyes my Substance did survey,
Whilst yet a lifeless Mass it lay,
In secret; how exactly wrought,
Ere from its dark Enclosure brought.
12 Thou didst the shapeless Embryo see,
Its Parts were register'd by thee;
Thou saw'st the daily Growth they took,
Form'd by the Model of thy Book.
13 Let me acknowledge too, O GOD!
That since this Maze of Life I trod,
Thy Thoughts of Love to me, surmount
The Pow'r of Numbers to recount.
14 Far sooner could I reckon o'er
The Sands upon the Ocean's Shore:
Each Morn revising what I've done,
I find th' Account but new begun.
15 The Wicked thou shalt slay, O GOD!
Depart from me, ye Men of Blood,
Whose Tongues Heav'n's Majesty profane,
And take th' Almighty's Name in vain.
16 LORD, hate not I their impious Crew,
Who thee with Enmity pursue?
And does not Grief my Heart oppress,
When Reprobates thy Law transgress?
17 Who practise Enmity to Thee,
Shall utmost Hatred have from me;
Such Men I utterly detest,
As if they were my Foes profess'd.
18 Search, try, O GOD, my Thoughts and Heart,
If Mischief lurks in any Part;
Correct me, whem I go astray,
And guide me in thy perfect Way. Scripture: Psalm 139 Languages: English Tune Title: [Thou, Lord, by strictest Search hast known]
Thou, LORD, by strictest Search hast known
Ye People, clap your Hands
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XLVII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God On bringing up the Ark to the Place prepared for it Lyrics: 1 Ye People, clap your Hands,
And with glad Voices sing;
No Force the Pow'r withstands
Of GOD, the mighty King.
For us in Battle he shall fight,
And Nations round to quell,
And fix where we must dwell,
The Pride of Jacob, his Delight.
2 God is gone up our King,
With Shouts and Trumpets sound:
To him loud Praises sing,
And let the Song go round;
For him, who all the World commands,
Your utmost Skill be shewn;
Who from his righteous Throne,
Extends his Sway o'er Heathen Lands.
3 The Princes of our Tribes,
Are to the People join'd,
Who Abra'ams GOD adore,
With pure and upright Mind:
They, far from hence to serve him came,
And he did Succour send,
His People to defend:
For great and glorious is his Name. Scripture: Psalm 47 Languages: English Tune Title: [Ye people clap your hands]
Ye People, clap your Hands
Oh, praise the LORD, ye Nations round
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #CXVII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes Lyrics: Oh, praise the LORD, ye Nations round,
Let all the Earth his Praise resound,
And in his Mercy still rejoice;
His Love and Truth shall ne'er decay,
To him your grateful Tribute pay;
O praise the Lord with Heart and Voice.
Scripture: Psalm 117 Languages: English Tune Title: [Oh, praise the Lord, ye Nations round]
Oh, praise the LORD, ye Nations round
God's praises crown eternity
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #692 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Gratitude; Heaven Songs of ; Praise To God; Seraphs First Line: God of my life, through all my days Scripture: Psalm 146:7 Languages: English
God's praises crown eternity
The Lord himself is King
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XCVII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the coming of the Savior Lyrics: 1 The LORD himself is King,
O let the Earth rejoice;
Yea, let the Isles be glad
And shout with chearful Voice:
Darkness and awful Clouds,
His Glory shroud in State;
Judgment and Righteousness,
As close Attendants wait,
At his Pavillion Gate.
2 Before him raging Flames,
His Foes with Vengeance struck,
His Lightnings shone Abroad,
And Earth with Terror shook:
The Hills with one Accord,
Like Wax before him melt;
Their Heights no Help afford,
In Presence of the LORD.
3 The Heav'ns, his Truth to show,
With Fire his Foes pursu'd:
The trembling World below,
His awful Glory view'd.
Confounded be their Host,
Who worship Day be Day
Carv'd Idols, made with Hands;
Ye Gods to whom they pray,
To him your Homage pay.
4 Sion thy Triumph heard,
And Judah was o'erjoy'd;
Because thy Judgments, LORD,
Have Pagan Pride destroy'd:
For thou art seated high,
On thy exalted Throne,
Unrival'd in the Sky,
Both Earth and Heaav'n shall own,
That thou art GOD alone.
5 All ye who love the LORD,
Hate Sin, and Truth esteem;
He will from wicked Men,
His Servant's Soul redeem:
A glorious Light springs up,
And Joy the Just shall bless;
Ye Righteous praise the LORD,
With thankful tongues confess,
His Truth and Holiness. Scripture: Psalm 97 Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord himself is King]
The Lord himself is King
The Fullness which the World affords
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXIV (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God On bringing up the Ark to the Place prepared for it Lyrics: 1 The Fullness which the World affords,
The Earth and People are the LORD's;
By him assign'd their Habitation:
Establish'd on teh Seas it stands,
The Floods by his Almighty Hands,
For ever fixt a sure Foundation.
2 Oh! who shall to that Hill ascend,
And low before thy Footstool bend;
Where thou, O LORD, hast chose thy Dwelling?
The Man whose Hands and Heart are free,
From Blood, Deceit and Perjury.
The Man in Purity excelling.
3 This is the Man, to whom the LORD,
His saving Blessings will afford;
And whom he'll crown with his Salvation;
by such alone his Courts are trod,
Who seeks the Face of Jacob's GOD;
The happy chosen Generation.
4 Erect your Head, O Zion's Gate!
Unfold to entertain in State,
Receive your King in Might abounding,
Who is this King of Glory, who?
'Tis he who triumphs o'er the foe,
Their Ranks and Ruin wide confounding.
5 Lift up your Heads, ye Gates unfold!
Eternal Gates, ye Doors of old,
Receive your King, for Might renowned.
Say, who that glorious King can be?
Behold! the Lord of Hosts is he,
The GOD who comes with Glory crowned.
Scripture: Psalm 24 Languages: English Tune Title: [The fullness which the world affords]
The Fullness which the World affords
The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, LORD
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XIX (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, LORD,
Which that, and that alone can fill;
The Firmament and Stars express
their great Creator's wond'rous Skill:
Each Dawn fresh Beams of Knowledge brings,
From ev'ry Night Instruction springs.
2 Their pow'rful Language to no Space,
Or Realm, or Region is confin'd;
'Tis Nature's universal Voice,
And understood by all Mankind:
The Sun their Doctrines doth display,
Where-e'er he darts his genial Ray.
3 No Bridegroom for his Nuptials dress'd,
Can shew a more enliven'd Face;
No Giant does like him rejoice,
To run with Strength his glorious Race;
In one unwearied Round he goes,
And Light and Heat on all bestows.
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4 GOD's perfect Law converts the Soul,
Reclaims the Heart from false Desires;
With sacred Wisdom his pure Word
The Weak and Ignorant inspires;
The Statutes bring sincere Delight;
His Word assists the feeblest Sight.
5 The Fear of GOD most perfect is,
And shall for evermore endure;
The Judgments of the LORD are true,
Most just and altogether pure;
More precious than fine Gold they are,
And sweeter than the Honey far.
6 My trusty Counsellors they are,
To me they friendly Warnings give:
Divine Rewards attend on those,
Who by thy Precepts live.
But who can all his Errors see?
From secret Faults, LORD, cleanse thou me!
7 Let no presumptuous Sin, O LORD!
Obtain Dominion over me;
That, by thy Grace preserv'd, I may
Far from the great Transgression flee;
So shall my Pray'r by thee be bless'd,
And I in GOD my Saviour rest. Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: [The heavens declare thy glory, Lord]
The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, LORD
The wicked Man's Transgression proves
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XXXVI (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God the Creation and Providence Lyrics: 1 The wicked Man's Transgression proves,
He fears not GOD, but Falshood loves;
Mischievous Arts conceiving;
The crafty Foe, with flatt'ring Lies,
His cursed Purpose would disguise,
In him there's no believing:
But his dark Plots expos'd to Shame,
Shall shew his Friendship's but a Name,
Whate'er is his Profession;
His wakeful Malice spends the Night,
In forging his accursed Spite,
In Schemes of great Oppression.
But Reason whispers to my Heart,
No Fear of God's before his Eyes.
2 But, LORD, thy Mercy's, my sure Hope,
Thy sacred Truth's unmeasur'd Scope,
Beyond the Skies extending;
Thy Justice like the Hills remains,
Thy Providence the World sustains,
All Things on thee depending.
Since of thy Goodness all partake,
Thy shelt'ring Wings the Saints shall make,
A Refuge for protection.
Such Guests shall to thy Courts be led,
And drink as from a Fountain Head,
Of Joys, in full Perfection.
3 Thy Presence is eternal Day,
To upright Hearts, O LORD! display,
Thy Truth's invalued Treasure;
Oh! let thy Saints thy Favour gain!
With thee the Springs of Life remain,
The Springs of Joy and Pleasure.
Whilst they, at me, insulting spurn,
Their Mischiefs on themselves return,
For thou hast me protected:
My harmless Life they would surprize,
But down they're fall'n no more to rise,
By all Mankind rejected.
Scripture: Psalm 36 Languages: English Tune Title: [The wicked man's transgression proves]
The wicked Man's Transgression proves
Humble adoration
Author: Benjamin Williams Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #20 (1891) Meter: 7 Topics: Christ Love for; God Adored; God Goodness of; God Guide; Heaven Anticipated; Heaven Songs of ; Praise To God First Line: Heavenly Father, sovereign Lord Scripture: Revelation 14:2 Languages: English
Humble adoration
With Glory clad, with Strength array'd
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #XCIII (1767) Topics: Songs of Praise to God his Majesty and Attributes Lyrics: 1 With Glory clad, with Strength array'd,
The LORD that o'er all Nature reigns;
The World's Foundations strongly laid,
And the vast Fabrick still sustains:
How surely stablish'd is thy Throne,
O LORD, for thou art GOD alone,
2 The Floods lift up their angry Voice,
And toss the troubled Waves on high;
But GOD above, can still their Noise,
And make the raging Sea comply;
They must in Holiness excell,
Who in thy sacred House would dwell,
Scripture: Psalm 93 Languages: English Tune Title: [With Glory clad, with Strength array'd]
With Glory clad, with Strength array'd
To God, the universal King
Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #39 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: A Song of Praise to God Lyrics: 1 To God, the universal King,
Let all mankind their tribute bring;
All that have breath, your voices raise,
In songs of never-ceasing praise.
2 The spacious earth on which we tread,
And wider heavens stretch'd o'er our head,
A large and solemn temple frame
To celebrate its Builder's fame.
3 Here the bright sun, that rules they day,
As through the sky he makes his way,
To all the world proclaims aloud
The boundless sov'reignty of God.
4 When from his courts the sun retires,
And with the day his voice expires,
The moon and stars adopt the song,
And through the night the praise prolong.
5 The list'ning earth with rapture hears
The harmonious music of the spheres;
And all her tribes the notes repeat,
That God is wise, and good, and great.
6 But man, endow'd with nobler powers,
His God in nobler strains adores;
His is the gift to know the song,
As well as sing with tuneful tongue.
To God, the universal King
Among the princes, earthly gods
Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #P.LXXXVI (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: A general Song of Praise to God Lyrics: 1 Among the princes, earthly gods,
There’s none hath pow'r divine;
Nor is their nature, mighty Lord,
Nor are their works like thine.
2 The nations thou hast made shall bring
Their off'rings round thy throne;
For thou alone dost wond'rous things,
For thou art God alone.
3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet,
Teach me thine heav’nly ways,
And all my wand'ring thoughts unite
In God 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 hell. Scripture: Psalm 86 Languages: English
Among the princes, earthly gods
A song of praise to Christ
Author: Dr. S. Stennett Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDLXXXIX (1792) Topics: The Lord's Supper; Praise to God the redeemer; Song of praise to the Redeemer First Line: Come every pious heart Lyrics: 1 Come, every pious heart
That loves the savior’s name,
Your noblest powers exert
To celebrate his fame;
Tell all above, and all below;
That debt of love, to him you owe.
2 Such was his zeal for God,
and such his love for you,
He nobly undertook
What Gabriel could not do:
His every deed of love and grace
All words exceed, and thoughts surpass.
3 He left his starry crown
And laid His robes aside;
On wings of love came down,
And wept, and bled, and died:
What he endur'd, O who can tell?
To save our souls from death and hell.
4 From the dark grave he rose,
The mansions of the dead;
And thence his mighty foes
In glorious triumph led:
Up thro' the sky the conqueror rode;
And reigns on high, the savior God.
5 From thence he’ll quickly come,
His chariot will not stay,
And bear our spirits home
To realms of endless day:
There shall we see his lovely face,
And ever be in his embrace.
6 Jesus, we ne’er can pay
The debt we owe thy love;
Yet, tell us how we may
Our gratitude approve:
Our hearts, our all, to thee we give:
The gift, tho' small, thou wilt receive.
Languages: English
A song of praise to Christ
Praise to the Redeemer
Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CDLXXXVIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Lord's Supper; Praise to God the redeemer; Song of praise to the Redeemer First Line: To our redeemer's glorious name Lyrics: 1 To our redeemer's glorious name,
Awake the sacred song!
O may his love, (immortal flame!)
Tune every heart and tongue.
2 His love, what mortal thought can reach?
What mortal tongue display?
Imagination's utmost stretch
In wonder dies away.
3 He left his radient throne on high,
Left the bright realms of bliss,
And came to earth to bleed and die!—
Was ever love like this!
4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay
Our humble thanks to thee;
May every heart with rapture say,
"The savior dy'd for me."
5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme,
Fill every heart and tongue;
Till strangers love thy charming name,
And join the sacred song. Languages: English
Praise to the Redeemer
Before Jehovah's awful throne
Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #9 (1917) Topics: Thanksgiving To Jehovah; Wandering sheep; Thanksgiving To Jehovah; Wandering sheep; God Adoration of; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Adoration Of God; God Love of; God Greatness of ; God King; God Majesty, of; Sheep, God's ; Nations Submitting to God; Power Of God; Jehovah; Thirst, spiritual; Singing; Songs Of Praise; King God our; Love Of God Lyrics: 1. Before Jehovah's awful throne,
Ye nations bow with sacred joy;
Know that the Lord is God alone,
He can create, and He destroy.
2. His sovereign power, without our aid,
Made us of clay, and formed us men;
And when like wandering sheep we strayed,
He brought us to His fold again.
3. We'll crowd Thy gates with songs,
High as the heavens our voices raise;
And earth, with her ten thousand tongues,
Shall fill Thy courts with sounding praise.
4. Wide as the world is Thy command;
Vast as eternity Thy love;
Firm as a rock Thy truth shall stand,
When rolling years shall cease to move. Languages: English
Before Jehovah's awful throne
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Voices United #500 (1996) Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8 Topics: The Church at Worship Scripture; liturgical Songs of Illumination; Baptism; Bible; Church Education; God House, Home; Holy Spirit Illumination; Jesus Christ Lord of Life; Jesus Christ Prophet; Jesus Christ Teacher/Teachings; Light; Opening Hymns; Praise; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Service Music Litany Prayer; Word of God; Epiphany 3 Year A; Proper 9 Year A; Epiphany 2 Year B; Lent 4 Year B; Proper 21 Year B; Epiphany 2 Year C; Easter 3 Year C Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, at your word
we have come again to hear you;
let our hearts and souls be stirred
and in glowing faith be near you.
As the promises here given
draw us wholly up to heaven.
2 All our knowledge, sense, and sight
lie in deepest darkness shrouded
till your Spirit breaks the night,
filling us with light unclouded.
All good thoughts and all good living
come but by your gracious giving.
3 Radiance of God's glory bright,
Light of light from God proceeding,
Jesus, send your blessed light;
help our hearing, speaking, heeding,
that our prayers and songs may please you,
as with grateful hearts we praise you. Languages: English Tune Title: LIEBSTER JESU
Blessed Jesus, at Your Word
Lo! God is here
Author: J. Wesley; Gerhard Tersteegen Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #47 (1891) Topics: Angels song of; God Adored; God Presence of; Praise To God; Sanctuary Worship; Worship Calls to; Worship universal First Line: Lo! God is here! let us adore Scripture: Genesis 28:17 Languages: English
Lo! God is here
To God the only wise
Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #21a (1917) Topics: Adoration Of God; God Adoration of; Christ Redeemer; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; God Love of; God Omnipotent; God Wisdom of; Wisdom God's; Trust, in God ; Providence; Praise To God; Praise Songs of ; Praise Unceasing; Redeemer, the; Love Of God; Omnipotence of God; King God our; To-day; Songs Everlasting; Songs Of Praise; Power Of God; Protection, Divine; Recognition in Heaven Lyrics: 1. To God the only wise,
Our Saviour and our King,
Let all the saints below the skies
Their humble praises bring.
2. 'Tis His almighty love,
His counsel and His care,
Preserve us safe from sin and death,
And every hurtful snare.
3. He will present our souls,
Unblemished and complete,
Before the glory of His face,
With joys divinely great.
4. Then all the chosen seed
Shall meet around the throne,
Shall bless the conduct of His grace,
And make His wonders known.
5. To our Redeemer God
Wisdom and power belongs,
Immortal crowns of majesty,
And everlasting songs. Languages: English Tune Title: GARDEN CITY
To God the only wise
To God the only wise
Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #21b (1917) Topics: Adoration Of God; God Adoration of; Christ Redeemer; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; God Love of; God Omnipotent; God Wisdom of; Wisdom God's; Trust, in God ; Providence; Praise To God; Praise Songs of ; Praise Unceasing; Redeemer, the; Love Of God; Omnipotence of God; King God our; To-day; Songs Everlasting; Songs Of Praise; Power Of God; Protection, Divine; Recognition in Heaven Lyrics: 1. To God the only wise,
Our Saviour and our King,
Let all the saints below the skies
Their humble praises bring.
2. 'Tis His almighty love,
His counsel and His care,
Preserve us safe from sin and death,
And every hurtful snare.
3. He will present our souls,
Unblemished and complete,
Before the glory of His face,
With joys divinely great.
4. Then all the chosen seed
Shall meet around the throne,
Shall bless the conduct of His grace,
And make His wonders known.
5. To our Redeemer God
Wisdom and power belongs,
Immortals crowns of majesty,
And everlasting songs. Languages: English Tune Title: SCOTT
To God the only wise
Reasons for Praise
Hymnal: The Psalter #402 (1912) Topics: Adoration; Bible Inspired; Christ Grace and Love of; Christ Minstry of; Christ Power of; Christ Preciousness of; Christ Providences of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Graces of; Church Beloved of God; Church Divinely Furnished; Church Saved by Grace; Civil Magistracy; Faith Blessedness of; Godly Fear Blessedness of; God Adored and Exalted; God Compassion of ; God Creator of All; God Goodness of; God Love and Mercy; God Source of All Good; God Works of; Gospel Fulness of ; Gospel Gracious Fruit of; Gospel Invitations of ; Gospel Prevalence and Power of; Gospel Privileges of; Grace Redeeming; Grace Sovereign ; Grace Sustaining; Harvest Songs; Heart Broken and Contrite; Humility; Law of God; Meekness; Mercy of God Celebrated; Mercy of God Great; Missions Influence of; Nature Revelation of God in; Praise Calls to; Praise Fitness of; Praise For God's Goodness; Praise for temporal blessings; Praise For Works of Creation; Praise For Works of Providence; Praise Pleasantness of; Pride; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Revival; Royalty of Christ In His Church; Royalty of Christ Providential; Royalty of Christ Universal Domain of; The Seasons; Thanksgiving Declared; Worship Call to First Line: O sing ye Hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 O sing ye Hallelujah!
'Tis good our God to praise;
'Tis pleasant and becoming
To Him our songs to raise;
He builds the walls of Zion,
He seeks her wand'ring sons,
He binds their wounds and comforts
The brokenhearted ones.
2 The starry host He numbers,
He calls them all by name;
His greatness and His wisdom
His wondrous works proclaim;
The meek He lifts to honor,
he humbles sinful pride;
Give thanks to Him and utter
His praises far and wide.
3 The heav'ns with clouds He covers,
He sends the cheering rain;
The slopes of all the mountains
He fills with grass and grain;
To beast and bird His goodness
Their daily food supplies;
He cares for all His creatures,
Attentive to their cries.
4 No human pow'r delights Him,
No earthly pomp or pride;
He loves the meek who fear Him
And in His love confide;
Then praise thy God, O Zion,
His gracious aid confess;
He gives thee peace and plenty,
His gifts thy children bless.
5 He sends His swift commandment,
And snow and ice enfold
The world, and none are able
To stand before His cold.
Again He gives commandment;
The winds of summer blow,
The snow and ice are melted,
Again the waters flow.
6 His statutes and His judgments
He makes His people know;
To them as to no others
His grace He loves to show;
For matchless grace and mercy
Your grateful praises bring;
To Him give thanks forever,
And Hallelujah sing.
Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English Tune Title: HARTFORD
Reasons for Praise
From all that dwell below the skies
Author: J. Wesley, 1703-1791; Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Bp. Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #11a (1917) Topics: Christ Redeemer; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Adoration Of the Trinity; Trinity Adored; Universal Praise ; Praise To God; Praise To the Trinity; Praise Songs of ; Praise Universal; Mercies of God; Singing; Songs Of Praise; Redeemer, the Lyrics: 1. From all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Let the Redeemer's name be sung,
Through every land, by every tongue.
2. Eternal are Thy mercies, Lord;
Eternal truth attends Thy word:
Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
3. Your lofty themes, ye mortals, bring;
In songs of praise divinely sing;
The great salvation loud proclaim,
And shout for joy the Saviour's name.
4. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
From all that dwell below the skies
Songs of praise the angels sang
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Sacred Poems and Hymns #90 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Glory to God in songs of praise Lyrics:
Songs of praise the angels sang,
Heaven with hallelujahs rang,
When Jehovah's work begun,
When He spake, and it was done.
Songs of praise awoke the morn,
When the Prince of Peace was born:
Songs of praise arose, when He
Captive led captivity.
Heaven and earth must pass away,
Songs of praise shall crown that day;
God will make new heavens, new earth,
Songs of praise shall hail their birth.
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And can man alone be dumb,
Till that glorious kingdom come?
No;--the Church delights to raise
Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise.
Saints below, with heart and voice,
Still in songs of praise rejoice;
Learning here, by faith and love,
Songs of praise to sing above.
Borne upon their latest breath,
Songs of praise shall conquer death;
Then, amidst eternal joy,
Songs of praise their powers employ.
Scripture: Luke 2:13 Languages: English
Songs of praise the angels sang
Joyful Worship
Hymnal: The Psalter #251 (1912) Topics: Adoration; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Blessedness Of Those Obeying Christ; Christians Growth of; Enemies Destruction of; God Faithfulness of; God Holiness of; God Love and Mercy; God Righteousness of; God Works of; Grace Abounding; Grace Growth in; Grace Quickening; Grace Restoring; Grace Sustaining; Joy Reasons for; Morning Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Old Age; Praise Fitness of; Praise For God's Goodness; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Declared; The Wicked Fate of; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship Family First Line: It is good to sing Thy praises Lyrics: 1 It is good to sing Thy praises
And to thank Thee, O Most High,
Showing forth Thy loving-kindness
When the morning lights the sky.
It is good when night is falling
Of Thy faithfulness to tell,
While with sweet, melodious praises
Songs of adoration swell.
2 Thou hast filled my heart with gladness
Thro' the works Thy hands have wrought;
Thou hast made my life victorious;
Great Thy works and deep Thy thought.
Thou, O Lord, on high exalted,
Reignest evermore in might;
All Thy enemies shall perish,
Sin be banished from Thy sight.
3 But the good shall live before Thee,
Planted in Thy dwelling-place,
Fruitful trees and ever verdant,
Nourished by Thy boundless grace.
In His goodness to the righteous
God His righteousness displays;
God my rock, my strength and refuge,
Just and true are all His ways. Scripture: Psalm 92 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLESDIE
Joyful Worship
A faithful creator
Hymnal: Bible Songs #213 (1901) Topics: Angels; Christ Providences of; Christ Worshiped; God Adored and Exalted; God Creator; God Glorious; God Works of; God Works of; Harvest Song; Miracles; Nature A Revelation of God; Praise For Temporal Mercies; Praise For Works of Creation; Praise To God; Providence of God Over His Creatures; Royalty of Christ Providential First Line: Bless God, my soul, O Lord my God Scripture: Psalm 104:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: [Bless God, my soul, O Lord my God]
A faithful creator
The Duty of Praise
Hymnal: The Psalter #250 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Adoration; Aspirations For Church Priveleges; Blessedness Of Those Obeying Christ; Christians Growth of; Enemies Destruction of; Enemies Restrained; God Faithfulness of; God Holiness of; God Righteousness of; God Works of; Grace Growth in; Joy Reasons for; Morning Psalms; Nature An Emblem of Grace; Nature Sinners Typified in; Old Age; Praise Fitness of; Praise For God's Goodness; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous Honor and Safety of; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Declared; The Wicked Fate of; Worship Delightful to Saints; Worship Family First Line: How good it is to thank the Lord Lyrics: 1 How good it is to thank the Lord,
And praise to Thee, Most High, accord,
To show Thy love with morning light,
And tell Thy faithfulness each night;
Yea, good it is Thy praise to sing,
And all our sweetest music bring.
2 O Lord, with joy my heart expands
Before the wonders of Thy hands;
Great works, Jehovah, Thou hast wrought,
Exceeding deep Thy ev'ry thought;
A foolish man knows not their worth,
Nor he whose mind is of the earth.
3 When as the grass the wicked grow,
When sinners flourish here below,
Then is there endless ruin nigh,
But Thou, O Lord, art throned on high;
Thy foes shall fall before Thy might,
The wicked shall be put to flight.
4 Thou, Lord, hast high exalted me
With royal strength and dignity;
With Thy anointing I am blest,
Thy grace and favor on me rest;
I thus exult o'er all my foes,
O'er all that would my cause oppose.
5 The righteous man shall flourish well,
And in the house of God shall dwell;
He shall be like a goodly tree,
And all his life shall fruitful be;
For righteous is the Lord and just,
He is my Rock, in Him I trust. Scripture: Psalm 92 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTINE
The Duty of Praise
Divine Sovereignty
Hymnal: The Psalter #260a (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Fearful; Character Value of Good; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Godhood of; Christ Power of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Duties of; Christians Graces of; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Glorious; God Holiness of; God Invisibility of; God the judge; God Kingly Character of; God Righteousness of; God Sovereignty of ; Grace Growth in; Holiness Of Christians; Idolatry; Judgment Day; Love For God; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations Ultimate Subjection of; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Holiness; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; The Christian's Reward; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Seedtime and Harvest ; Sin Hatred of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Due to God; Worship Call to First Line: Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad Lyrics: 1 Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad,
And all the isles their joy make known;
With clouds and darkness He is clad,
On truth and justice rests His throne.
2 Consuming fire destroys His foes,
Around the world His lightnings blaze;
The trembling earth His presence knows,
The mountains melt before His gaze.
3 The heav'ns His righteousness proclaim,
Thro' earth His glory shines abroad;
From idol worship turn with shame
And bow before the living God.
4 Thy church rejoices to behold
Thy judgments in the earth, O Lord;
Thy glory to the world unfold,
Supreme o'er all be Thou adored.
5 All ye that truly love the Lord,
Hate sin, for He is just and pure;
To saints His help He will accord
And keep them in His love secure.
6 For good men light and joy are sown
To bless them in the harvest-time;
Ye saints, your joy in God make known
And ever praise His Name sublime. Scripture: Psalm 97 Languages: English Tune Title: NOCTURN
Divine Sovereignty
Divine Sovereignty
Hymnal: The Psalter #260b (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Adoration; Anger of God Fearful; Character Value of Good; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Godhood of; Christ Power of; Christ Worshiped; Christians Blessedness of; Christians Duties of; Christians Graces of; Faith Blessedness of; Glory of God In Creation; God Adored and Exalted; God Glorious; God Holiness of; God Invisibility of; God the judge; God Kingly Character of; God Righteousness of; God Sovereignty of ; Grace Growth in; Holiness Of Christians; Idolatry; Judgment Day; Love For God; Missions Encouragements of; Missions Triumphs of; Nations Owe Allegiance to Christ; Nations Ultimate Subjection of; Praise By Men; Praise Calls to; Praise For God's Holiness; Praise For Spiritual Blessings; The Christian's Reward; Royalty of Christ Guarantee of Salvation; Royalty of Christ Judgment the Prerogative of; Salvation Thanksgiving for; Seedtime and Harvest ; Sin Hatred of; Temperance Songs; Thanksgiving Due to God; Worship Call to First Line: Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad Lyrics: 1 Jehovah reigns; let earth be glad,
And all the isles their joy make known;
With clouds and darkness He is clad,
On truth and justice rests His throne.
2 Consuming fire destroys His foes,
Around the world His lightnings blaze;
The trembling earth His presence knows,
The mountains melt before His gaze.
3 The heav'ns His righteousness proclaim,
Thro' earth His glory shines abroad;
From idol worship turn with shame
And bow before the living God.
4 Thy church rejoices to behold
Thy judgments in the earth, O Lord;
Thy glory to the world unfold,
Supreme o'er all be Thou adored.
5 All ye that truly love the Lord,
Hate sin, for He is just and pure;
To saints His help He will accord
And keep them in His love secure.
6 For good men light and joy are sown
To bless them in the harvest-time;
Ye saints, your joy in God make known
And ever praise His Name sublime. Scripture: Psalm 97 Languages: English Tune Title: ELY
Divine Sovereignty
Universal adoration
Author: Josiah Conder Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #10 (1891) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Angels song of; God Majesty of; Godhead; Heaven Songs of ; Holy Spirit Worship of; Praise To the Father; Praise To the Holy Spirit; Praise To the Son; Praise To the Trinity; Praise To the Trinity First Line: O holy, holy, holy Lord! Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7 Languages: English
Universal adoration
From all that dwell below the skies
Author: J. Wesley, 1703-1791; Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Bp. Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #11b (1917) Topics: Christ Redeemer; The Godhead Adoration and Praise; Adoration Of the Trinity; Trinity Adored; Universal Praise ; Praise To God; Praise To the Trinity; Praise Songs of ; Praise Universal; Mercies of God; Singing; Songs Of Praise; Redeemer, the Lyrics: 1. From all that dwell below the skies
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Let the Redeemer's name be sung,
Through every land, by every tongue;
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: COLOGNE
From all that dwell below the skies
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