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Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #61a (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young Lyrics: 1 Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
2 If you desire a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.
3 The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.
4 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.
5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His Son redeems their souls from death;
His spirit heals their broken bones,
His praise employs their tuneful breath. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-12 Languages: English
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #61a (1790) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young Lyrics: 1 Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
2 If you desire a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.
3 The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.
4 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.
5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His son redeems their souls from death;
His spirit heals their broken bones,
His praise employs their tuneful breath. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-12 Languages: English
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #66 (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young Lyrics: 1 Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
2 If you desire a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.
3 The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.
4 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.
5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His Son redeems their souls from death;
His spirit heals their broken bones,
His praise employs their tuneful breath. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-12 Languages: English
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #66 (1787) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young Lyrics: 1 Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
2 If you desire a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.
3 The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.
4 To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts
When men in deep contrition lie.
5 He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His Son redeems their souls from death;
His spirit heals their broken bones,
His praise employs their tuneful breath. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-12 Languages: English
Religious Education; or Instructions of Piety
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #137a (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God perform'd of old;
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make his glories known;
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs,
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #137a (1790) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God perform'd of old;
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make his glories known;
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs,
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #146a (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God perform'd of old;
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make his glories known;
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs,
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #146a (1787) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God perform'd of old;
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make his glories known;
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.
3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs,
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Religious Education
Author: Montgomery Hymnal: The Boston Sunday School Hymn Book #190 (1844) Topics: Religious Education First Line: Sow in the morn thy seed Languages: English
Religious Education
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the Sins and Chastisements of God's People
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #137b (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Oh what a stiff rebellious house Lyrics: 1 Oh what a stiff rebellious house
Was Jacob's antient race!
False to their own most solemn vows,
And to their Maker's grace.
2 They broke the covenant of his love,
And did his laws despise,
Forgot the works he wrought to prove
His power before their eyes.
3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light
From his avenging hand:
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o'er the stubborn land.
4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea,
And march'd in safety through,
With watery walls to guard their way,
'Till they had 'scap'd the foe.
5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road,
Compos'd of shade and light;
By day it prov'd a sheltering cloud,
A leading fire by night.
6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd;
The gushing waters flow'd,
And ran in rivers by their side,
Along the desert road.
7 Yet they provok'd the Lord most high,
And dar'd distrust his hand;
"Can he with bread our host supply
"Amidst this desert land?"
8 The Lord with indignation heard,
And caus'd his wrath to flame:
His terrors ever stand prepar'd
To vindicate his name. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the Sins and Chastisements of God's People
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the Sins and Chastisements of God's People
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #137b (1790) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Oh what a stiff rebellious house Lyrics: 1 Oh what a stiff rebellious house
Was Jacob's antient race!
False to their own most solemn vows,
And to their Maker's grace.
2 They broke the covenant of his love,
And did his laws despise,
Forgot the works he wrought to prove
His power before their eyes.
3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light
From his avenging hand:
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o'er the stubborn land.
4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea,
And march'd in safety through,
With watery walls to guard their way,
'Till they had 'scap'd the foe.
5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road,
Compos'd of shade and light;
By day it prov'd a sheltering cloud,
A leading fire by night.
6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd;
The gushing waters flow'd,
And ran in rivers by their side,
Along the desert road.
7 Yet they provok'd the Lord most high,
And dar'd distrust his hand;
"Can he with bread our host supply
"Amidst this desert land?"
8 The Lord with indignation heard,
And caus'd his wrath to flame:
His terrors ever stand prepar'd
To vindicate his name. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the Sins and Chastisements of God's People
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #138 (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd Lyrics: 1 When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd,
And fill'd their hearts with dread;
Yet he forgave the men he lov'd,
And sent them heavenly bread.
2 He fed them with a liberal hand,
And made his treasures known;
He gave the midnight clouds command
To pour provision down.
3 The manna like a morning shower
Lay thick around their feet;
The food of heaven, so light so pure;
As though 'twere angels meat.
4 But they in murmuring language said,
"Is manna all our feast?
"We loathe this light, this airy bread;
"We must have flesh to taste."
5 "Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,"
The Lord in wrath reply'd,
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heap'd up on every side.
6 He gave them all their own desire;
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire,
And smote the rebels dead.
7 When some were slain the rest return'd
And sought the Lord with tears;
Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd,
But soon forgot their fears.
8 Oft he chastis'd, and still forgave,
'Till, by his gracious hand
The nation he resolv'd to save
Possess'd the promis'd land. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #138 (1790) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd Lyrics: 1 When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd,
And fill'd their hearts with dread;
Yet he forgave the men he lov'd,
And sent them heavenly bread.
2 He fed them with a liberal hand,
And made his treasures known;
He gave the midnight clouds command
To pour provision down.
3 The manna like a morning shower
Lay thick around their feet;
The food of heaven, so light so pure;
As though 'twere angels meat.
4 But they in murmuring language said,
"Is manna all our feast?
"We loathe this light, this airy bread;
"We must have flesh to taste."
5 "Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,"
The Lord in wrath reply'd,
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heap'd up on every side.
6 He gave them all their own desire;
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire,
And smote the rebels dead.
7 When some were slain the rest return'd
And sought the Lord with tears;
Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd,
But soon forgot their fears.
8 Oft he chastis'd, and still forgave,
'Till, by his gracious hand
The nation he resolv'd to save
Possess'd the promis'd land. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #139 (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Great God, how oft did Israel prove Lyrics: 1 Great God, how oft did Israel prove
By turns thine anger, and thy love?
There is a glass our hearts may see
How fickle and how false they be.
2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot
The dreadful wonders God had wrought?
Then they provoke him to his face,
Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace.
3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain,
And made their travels long and vain;
A tedious march through unknown ways
Wore out their strength, and spent their days.
4 Oft when they saw their brethren slain,
They mourn'd, and sought the Lord again;
Call'd him the rock of their abode,
Their high Redeemer, and their God.
5 Their prayers and vows before him rise
As flattering words or solemn lies,
While their rebellious tempers prove
False to his covenant and his love.
6 Yet could his sovereign grace forgive
The men who not deserv'd to live;
His anger oft away he turn'd,
Or else with gentle flame it burn'd.
7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail,
He saw temptations still prevail;
The God of Abraham lov'd them still,
And led them to his holy hill. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #139 (1790) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Great God, how oft did Israel prove Lyrics: 1 Great God, how oft did Israel prove
By turns thine anger, and thy love;
There is a glass our hearts may see
How fickle and how false they be.
2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot
The dreadful wonders God had wrought!
Then they provoke him to his face,
Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace.
3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain,
And made their travels long and vain;
A tedious march through unknown ways
Wore out their strength, and spent their days.
4 Oft when they saw their brethren slain,
They mourn'd, and sought the Lord again;
Call'd him the rock of their abode,
Their high Redeemer, and their God.
5 Their prayers and vows before him rise
As flattering words or solemn lies,
While their rebellious tempers prove
False to his covenant and his love.
6 Yet could his sovereign grace forgive
The men who not deserv'd to live;
His anger oft away he turn'd,
Or else with gentle flame it burn'd.
7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail,
He saw temptations still prevail;
The God of Abraham lov'd them still,
And led them to his holy hill. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the Sins and Chastisements of God's People
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #146b (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Oh what a stiff rebellious house Lyrics: 1 Oh what a stiff rebellious house
Was Jacob's antient race!
False to their own most solemn vows,
And to their Maker's grace.
2 They broke the covenant of his love,
And did his laws despise,
Forgot the works he wrought to prove
His power before their eyes.
3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light
From his avenging hand:
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o'er the stubborn land.
4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea,
And march'd in safety through,
With watery walls to guard their way,
'Till they had 'scap'd the foe.
5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road,
Compos'd of shade and light;
By day it prov'd a sheltering cloud,
A leading fire by night.
6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd;
The gushing waters flow'd,
And ran in rivers by their side,
Along the desert road.
7 Yet they provok'd the Lord most high,
And dar'd distrust his hand;
"Can he with bread our host supply
"Amidst this desert land?"
8 The Lord with indignation heard,
And caus'd his wrath to flame:
His terrors ever stand prepar'd
To vindicate his name. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the Sins and Chastisements of God's People
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the sins and Chastisements of God's People
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #146b (1787) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Oh what a stiff rebellious house Lyrics: 1 Oh what a stiff rebellious house
Was Jacob's antient race!
False to their own most solemn vows,
And to their Maker's grace.
2 They broke the covenant of his love,
And did his laws despise,
Forgot the works he wrought to prove
His power before their eyes.
3 They saw the plagues on Egypt light
From his avenging hand:
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o'er the stubborn land.
4 They saw him cleave the mighty sea,
And march'd in safety through,
With watery walls to guard their way,
'Till they had 'scap'd the foe.
5 A wondrous pillar mark'd the road,
Compos'd of shade and light;
By day it prov'd a sheltering cloud,
A leading fire by night.
6 He from the rock their thirst supply'd;
The gushing waters flow'd,
And ran in rivers by their side,
Along the desert road.
7 Yet they provok'd the Lord most high,
And dar'd distrust his hand;
"Can he with bread our host supply
"Amidst this desert land?"
8 The Lord with indignation heard,
And caus'd his wrath to flame:
His terrors ever stand prepar'd
To vindicate his name. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Israel's Rebellion and Punishment; or, the sins and Chastisements of God's People
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #147 (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd Lyrics: 1 When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd,
And fill'd their hearts with dread;
Yet he forgave the men he lov'd,
And sent them heavenly bread.
2 He fed them with a liberal hand,
And made his treasures known;
He gave the midnight-clouds command
To pour provision down.
3 The manna like a morning shower
Lay thick around their feet;
The food of heaven, so light, so pure;
As though 'twere angels meat.
4 But they in murmuring language said,
"Is manna all our feast?
"We loathe this light, this airy bread;
"We must have flesh to taste."
5 "Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,"
The Lord in wrath reply'd,
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heap'd up on every side.
6 He gave them all their own desire;
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire,
And smote the rebels dead.
7 When some were slain the rest return'd
And sought the Lord with tears;
Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd,
But soon forgot their fears.
8 Oft he chastis'd, and still forgave,
'Till, by his gracious hand
The nation he resolv'd to save
Possess'd the promis'd land. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #147 (1787) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd Lyrics: 1 When Israel sinn'd, the Lord reprov'd,
And fill'd their hearts with dread;
Yet he forgave the men he lov'd,
And sent them heavenly bread.
2 He fed them with a liberal hand,
And made his treasures known;
He gave the midnight-clouds command
To pour provision down.
3 The manna like a morning shower
Lay thick around their feet;
The food of heaven, so light, so pure;
As though 'twere angels meat.
4 But they in murmuring language said,
"Is manna all our feast?
"We loathe this light, this airy bread;
"We must have flesh to taste."
5 "Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,"
The Lord in wrath reply'd,
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heap'd up on every side.
6 He gave them all their own desire;
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire,
And smote the rebels dead.
7 When some were slain the rest return'd
And sought the Lord with tears;
Under the rod they fear'd and mourn'd,
But soon forgot their fears.
8 Oft he chastis'd, and still forgave,
'Till, by his gracious hand
The nation he resolv'd to save
Possess'd the promis'd land. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
The Punishment of Luxury and Intemperance; or, Chastisement and Salvation
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #148 (1786) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Great God, how oft did Israel prove Lyrics: 1 Great God, how oft did Israel prove
By turns thine anger, and thy love?
There is a glass our hearts may see
How fickle and how false they be.
2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot
The dreadful wonders God had wrought?
Then they provoke him to his face,
Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace.
3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain,
And made their travels long and vain;
A tedious march through unknown ways
Wore out their strength, and spent their days.
4 Oft when they saw their brethren slain,
They mourn'd, and sought the Lord again;
Call'd him the rock of their abode,
Their high Redeemer, and their God.
5 Their prayers and vows before him rise
As flattering words or solemn lies,
While their rebellious tempers prove
False to his covenant and his love.
6 Yet could his sovereign grace forgive
The men who not deserv'd to live;
His anger oft away he turn'd,
Or else with gentle flame it burn'd.
7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail,
He saw temptations still prevail;
The God of Abraham lov'd them still,
And led them to his holy hill. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #148 (1787) Topics: Education religious; Religious Education; Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Great God, how oft did Israel prove Lyrics: 1 Great God, how oft did Israel prove
By turns thine anger, and thy love?
There is a glass our hearts may see
How fickle and how false they be.
2 How soon the faithless Jews forgot
The dreadful wonders God had wrought?
Then they provoke him to his face,
Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace.
3 The Lord consum'd their years in pain,
And made their travels long and vain;
A tedious march through unknown ways
Wore out their strength, and spent their days.
4 Oft when they saw their brethren slain,
They mourn'd, and sought the Lord again;
Call'd him the rock of their abode,
Their high Redeemer, and their God.
5 Their prayers and vows before him rise
As flattering words or solemn lies,
While their rebellious tempers prove
False to his covenant and his love.
6 Yet could his sovereign grace forgive
The men who not deserv'd to live;
His anger oft away he turn'd,
Or else with gentle flame it burn'd.
7 He saw their flesh was weak and frail,
He saw temptations still prevail;
The God of Abraham lov'd them still,
And led them to his holy hill. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Backsliding and Forgiveness; or, Sin punished and Saints saved
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #138 (1740) Topics: Religious Education First Line: Let Children hear the mighty Deeds Lyrics: 1 Let Children hear the mighty deeds
Which GOD perform'd of old;
Which in our younger Years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
2 He bids us make his Glories known,
His Works of Pow'r and Grace;
And we'll convey his Wonders down
Through ev'ry rising Race.
3 Our Lips shall tell them to our Sons,
And they again to theirs,
That Generations yet unborn
May teach them to their Heirs.
4 Thus shall they learn, in GOD alone
Their Hope securely stands;
That they may ne'er forget his Works,
But practise his Commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children
Psalm 34 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.77 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Lord, I will bless thee all my days Lyrics:
Lord, I will bless thee all my days,
Thy praise shall dwell upon my tongue
My soul shall glory in thy grace,
While saints rejoice to hear the song.
Come, magnify the Lord with me,
Come, let us all exalt his name;
I sought th' eternal God, and he
Has not exposed my hope to shame.
I told him all my secret grief,
My secret groaning reached his ears;
He gave my inward pains relief;
And calmed the tumult of my fears.
To him the poor lift up their eyes,
Their faces feel the heav'nly shine;
A beam of mercy from the skies
Fills them with light and joy divine.
His holy angels pitch their tents
Around the men that serve the Lord;
O fear and love him, all his saints,
Taste of his grace, and trust his word.
The wild young lions, pinched with pain
And hunger, roar through all the wood;
But none shall seek the Lord in vain,
Nor want supplies of real good.
Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English
Psalm 34 Part 1
Psalm 34 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.78 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Children, in years and knowledge young Lyrics:
Children, in years and knowledge young,
Your parents' hope, your parents' joy,
Attend the counsels of my tongue,
Let pious thoughts your minds employ.
If you desire a length of days,
And peace to crown your mortal state,
Restrain your feet from impious ways,
Your lips from slander and deceit.
The eyes of God regard his saints,
His ears are open to their cries;
He sets his frowning face against
The sons of violence and lies.
To humble souls and broken hearts
God with his grace is ever nigh;
Pardon and hope his love imparts,
When men in deep contrition lie.
He tells their tears, he counts their groans,
His Son redeems their souls from death;
His Spirit heals their broken bones,
They in his praise employ their breath.
Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22 Languages: English
Psalm 34 Part 2
Psalm 34 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.79 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics:
I'll bless the Lord from day to day;
How good are all his ways!
Ye humble souls that use to pray,
Come, help my lips to praise.
Sing to the honor of his name,
How a poor suff'rer cried,
Nor was his hope exposed to shame,
Nor was his suit denied.
When threat'ning sorrows round me stood,
And endless fears arose,
Like the loud billows of a flood,
Redoubling all my woes;
I told the Lord my sore distress,
With heavy groans and tears;
He gave my sharpest torments ease,
And silenced all my fears.
[O sinners, come and taste his love,
Come, learn his pleasant ways;
And let your own experience prove
The sweetness of his grace.
He bids his angels pitch their tents
Round where his children dwell;
What ills their heav'nly care prevents
No earthly tongue can tell.]
[O love the Lord, ye saints of his;
His eye regards the just:
How richly blest their portion is
Who make the Lord their trust!
Young lions, pinched with hunger, roar
And famish in the wood;
But God supplies his holy poor
With every needful good.]
Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10 Languages: English
Psalm 34 Part 1
Psalm 34 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.80 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Come, children, learn to fear the Lord Lyrics:
Come, children, learn to fear the Lord
And that your days be long,
Let not a false or spiteful word
Be found upon your tongue.
Depart from mischief, practise love,
Pursue the works of peace;
So shall the Lord your ways approve,
And set your souls at ease.
His eyes awake to guard the just,
His ears attend their cry;
When broken spirits dwell in dust,
The God of grace is nigh.
What though the sorrows here they taste
Are sharp and tedious too,
The Lord, who saves them all at last,
Is their supporter now.
Evil shall smite the wicked dead;
But God secures his own,
Prevents the mischief when they slide,
Or heals the broken bone.
When desolation, like a flood,
O'er the proud sinner rolls,
Saints find a refuge in their God,
For he redeemed their souls.
Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22 Languages: English
Psalm 34 Part 2
Psalm 78 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.166 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics:
Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God performed of old,
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.
He bids us make his glories known,
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.
Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs;
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.
Thus shall they learn in God alone
Their hope securely stands;
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands.
Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Psalm 78 Part 1
Psalm 78 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.167 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: O What a stiff rebellious house Lyrics:
O What a stiff rebellious house
Was Jacob's ancient race!
False to their own most solemn vows,
And to their Maker's grace.
They broke the cov'nant of his love,
And did his laws despise;
Forgot the works he wrought to prove
His power before their eyes.
They saw the plagues on Egypt light
From his revenging hand;
What dreadful tokens of his might
Spread o'er the stubborn land!
They saw him cleave the mighty sea,
And marched in safety through,
With wat'ry walls to guard their way,
Till they had 'scaped the foe.
A wondrous pillar marked the road,
Composed of shade and light;
By day it proved a shelt'ring cloud,
A leading fire by night.
He from the rock their thirst supplied
The gushing waters fell,
And ran in rivers by their side,
A constant miracle.
Yet they provoked the Lord most High,
And dared distrust his hand:
"Can he with bread our host supply
Amidst this desert land?"
The Lord with indignation heard,
And caused his wrath to flame;
His terrors ever stand prepared
To vindicate his name.
Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Psalm 78 Part 2
Psalm 78 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.168 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: When Isr'el sins, the Lord reproves Lyrics:
When Isr'el sins, the Lord reproves
And fills their hearts with dread;
Yet he forgives the men he loves,
And sends them heav'nly bread.
He fed them with a lib'ral hand,
And made his treasures known;
He gave the midnight clouds command
To pour provision down.
The manna, like a morning shower,
Lay thick around their feet
The corn of heav'n, so light, so pure,
As though 'twere angels' meat.
But they in murm'ring language said,
"Manna is all our feast;
We loathe this light, this airy bread;
We must have flesh to taste."
"Ye shall have flesh to please your lust,"
The Lord in wrath replied,
And sent them quails like sand or dust,
Heaped up from side to side.
He gave them all their own desire,
And greedy as they fed,
His vengeance burnt with secret fire,
And smote the rebels dead.
When some were slain, the rest returned
And sought the Lord with tears;
Under the rod they feared and mourned,
But soon forgot their fears.
Oft he chastised and still forgave,
Till, by his gracious hand,
The nation he resolved to save
Possessed the promised land.
Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Psalm 78 Part 3
Psalm 78 Part 4
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.169 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education First Line: Great God, how oft did Isr'el prove Lyrics:
Great God, how oft did Isr'el prove
By turns thine anger and thy love!
There in a glass our hearts may see
How fickle and how false they be.
How soon the faithless Jews forgot
The dreadful wonders God had wrought!
Then they provoke him to his face,
Nor fear his power, nor trust his grace.
The Lord consumed their years ill pain,
And made their travels long and vain;
A tedious march through unknown ways
Wore out their strength, and spent their days.
Oft when they saw their brethren slain
They mourned, and sought the Lord again;
Called him the Rock of their abode,
Their high Redeemer, and their God.
Their prayers and vows before him rise
As flatt'ring words or solemn lies,
While their rebellious tempers prove
False to his cov'nant and his love.
Yet did his sovereign grace forgive
The men who not deserved to live;
His anger oft away he turned,
Or else with gentle flame it burned.
He saw their flesh was weak and frail,
He saw temptations still prevail;
The God of Abram loved them still,
And led them to his holy hill.
Scripture: Psalm 78:32-72 Languages: English
Psalm 78 Part 4
Great God, thy glories shall employ
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #39 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
Great God! thy glories shall employ
My holy fear, my humble joy;
My lips in songs of honor bring
Their tribute to th' eternal King.
[Earth, and the stars, and worlds unknown,
Depend precarious on his throne;
All nature hangs upon his word,
And grace and glory own their Lord.]
[His sovereign power what mortal knows?
If be command, who dares oppose?
With strength he girds himself around,
And treads the rebels to the ground.]
[Who shall pretend to teach him skill,
Or guide the counsels of his will?
His wisdom, like a sea divine,
Flows deep and high beyond our line.]
[His name is holy, and his eye
Burns with immortal jealousy
He hates the sons of pride, and sheds
His fiery vengeance on their heads.]
[The beamings of his piercing sight
Bring dark hypocrisy to light;
Death and destruction naked lie,
And hell uncovered to his eye.]
[Th' eternal law before him stands;
His justice, with impartial hands,
Divides to all their due reward,
Or by the sceptre or the sword.]
[His mercy, like a boundless sea,
Washes our load of guilt away;
While his own Son came down and died
T' engage his justice on our side.]
[Each of his words demands my faith;
My soul can rest on all he saith;
His truth inviolably keeps
The largest promise of his lips.]
O tell me, with a gentle voice,
"Thou art my God," and I'll rejoice!
Filled with thy love, I dare proclaim
The brightest honors of thy name.
Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Great God, thy glories shall employ
Jehovah reigns, his throne is high
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #40 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
Jehovah reigns, his throne is high,
His robes are light and majesty;
His glory shines with beams so bright,
No mortal can sustain the sight.
His terrors keep the world in awe;
His justice guards his holy law;
His love reveals a smiling face;
His truth and promise seal the grace.
Through all his works his wisdom shines,
And baffles Satan's deep designs;
His power is sovereign to fulfil
The noblest counsels of his will.
And will this glorious Lord descend
To be my Father and my Friend?
Then let my songs with angels join;
Heav'n is secure, if God be mine.
Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English
Jehovah reigns, his throne is high
The Lord Jehovah reigns
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #41 (1835) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
The Lord Jehovah reigns,
His throne is built on high;
The garments he assumes
Are light and majesty:
His glories shine
With beams so bright,
No mortal eye
Can bear the sight.
The thunders of his hand
Keep the wide world in awe;
His wrath and justice stand
To guard his holy law:
And where his love
Resolves to bless,
His truth confirms
And seals the grace.
Through all his ancient works
Surprising wisdom shines,
Confounds the powers of hell,
And breaks their cursed designs:
Strong is his arm,
And shall fulfil
His great decrees,
His sovereign will.
And can this mighty King
Of glory condescend?
And will he write his name,
"My Father and my Friend?"
I love his name,
I love his word;
Join all my powers
And praise the Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 78:32-72 Languages: English
The Lord Jehovah reigns
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #60 (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Lord, I will bless thee all my days 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 every 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 groaning 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 heavenly joy their faces shine,
A beam of mercy 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 real good.
Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #60 (1790) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Lord, I will bless thee all my days 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 every 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 groaning 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 heavenly joy their faces shine,
A beam of mercy 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 real good.
Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #61b (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics: 1 I'll bless the Lord from day to day;
How good are all his ways!
Ye humble souls that use to pray,
Come, help my lips to praise.
2 Sing to the honuor of his name,
How a poor sufferer cried,
Nor was his hope expos'd to shame,
Nor was his suit denied.
3 When threatening sorrows round me stood,
And endless fears arose,
Like the loud billows of a flood,
Redoubling all my woes.
4 I told the Lord my sore distress,
With heavy groans and tears;
He gave my sharpest torments ease,
And silenc'd all my fears.
Pause.
5 [Oh sinners, come and taste his love,
Come, learn his pleasant ways,
And let your own experience prove
The sweetness of his grace.
6 He bids his angels pitch their tents
Round where his children dwell;
What ills their heavenly care prevents
No earthly tongue can tell.]
7 [Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his;
His eye regards the just.
How richly bless'd their portion is,
Who make the Lord their trust!
8 Young lions pinch'd with hunger roar,
And famish in the wood;
But God supplies his holy poor
With every needful good.] Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10 Languages: English
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #61b (1790) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics: 1 I'll bless the Lord from day to day;
How good are all his ways!
Ye humble souls that use to pray,
Come, help my lips to praise.
2 Sing to the honour of his name,
How a poor sufferer cried,
Nor was his hope expos'd to shame,
Nor was his suit denied.
3 When threatening sorrows round me stood,
And endless fears arose,
Like the loud billows of a flood,
Redoubling all my woes.
4 I told the Lord my sore distress,
With heavy groans and tears;
He gave my sharpest torments ease,
And silenc'd all my fears.
Pause.
5 [Oh sinners, come and taste his love,
Come, learn his pleasant ways,
And let your own experience prove
The sweetness of his grace.
6 He bids his angels pitch their tents
Round where his children dwell;
What ills their heavenly care prevents
No earthly tongue can tell.]
7 [Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his;
His eye regards the just.
How richly bless'd their portion is,
Who make the Lord their trust!
8 Young lions pinch's with hunger roar,
And famish in the wood;
But God supplies his holy poor
With every needful good.] Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10 Languages: English
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #62 (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Come, children, learn to fear the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord,
And that your days be long,
Let not a false or spiteful word
Be found upon your tongue.
2 Depart from mischief, practise love,
Pursue the works of peace;
So shall the Lord your ways approve,
And set your souls at ease.
3 His eyes awake to guard the just,
His ears attend their cry;
When broken spirits dwell in dust,
The God of grace is nigh.
4 What tho' the sorrows here they taste
Are sharp and tedious too,
The Lord, who saves them all at last,
Is their supporter now.
5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead;
But God secures his own,
Prevents the mischief when they slide,
Or heals the broken bone.
6 When desolation like a flood
O'er the proud sinner rolls,
Saints find a refuge in their God,
For he redeem'd their souls. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22 Languages: English
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #62 (1790) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Come, children, learn to fear the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord,
And that your days be long,
Let not a false or spiteful word
Be found upon your tongue.
2 Depart from mischief, practice love,
Pursue the works of peace;
So shall the Lord your ways approve,
And set your souls at ease.
3 His eyes awake to guard the just,
His ears attend their cry;
When broken spirits dwell in dust,
The God of grace is nigh.
4 What tho' the sorrows here they taste
Are sharp and tedious too,
The Lord, who saves them all at last,
Is their supporter now.
5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead;
But God secures his own,
Prevents the mischief when they slide,
Or heals the broken bone.
6 When desolation like a flood
O'er the proud sinner rolls,
Saints find a refuge in their God,
For he redeem'd their souls. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22 Languages: English
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #65b (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Lord, I will bless thee all my days 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 every 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 groaning 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 heavenly joy their faces shine,
A beam of mercy 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 real good.
Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #65b (1787) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Lord, I will bless thee all my days 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 every 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 groaning 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 heavenly joy their faces shine,
A beam of mercy 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 real good.
Scripture: Psalm 34 Languages: English
God's Care of the Saints; or, Deliverance by Prayer
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #67 (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics: 1 I'll bless the Lord from day to day;
How good are all his ways!
Ye humble souls that use to pray,
Come, help my lips to praise.
2 Sing to the honuor of his name,
How a poor sufferer cried,
Nor was his hope expos'd to shame,
Nor was his suit denied.
3 When threatening sorrows round me stood,
And endless fears arose,
Like the loud billows of a flood,
Redoubling all my woes.
4 I told the Lord my sore distress,
With heavy groans and tears;
He gave my sharpest torments ease,
And silenc'd all my fears.
Pause.
5 [Oh sinners, come and taste his love,
Come, learn his pleasant ways,
And let your own experience prove
The sweetness of his grace.
6 He bids his angels pitch their tents
Round where his children dwell;
What ills their heavenly care prevents
No earthly tongue can tell.]
7 [Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his;
His eye regards the just.
How richly bless'd their portion is,
Who make the Lord their trust!
8 Young lions pinch'd with hunger roar,
And famish in the wood;
But God supplies his holy poor
With every needful good.] Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10 Languages: English
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #67 (1787) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: I'll bless the Lord from day to day Lyrics: 1 I'll bless the Lord from day to day;
How good are all his ways!
Ye humble souls that use to pray,
Come, help my lips to praise.
2 Sing to the honuor of his name,
How a poor sufferer cried,
Nor was his hope expos'd to shame,
Nor was his suit denied.
3 When threatening sorrows round me stood,
And endless fears arose,
Like the loud billows of a flood,
Redoubling all my woes.
4 I told the Lord my sore distress,
With heavy groans and tears;
He gave my sharpest torments ease,
And silenc'd all my fears.
Pause.
5 [Oh sinners, come and taste his love,
Come, learn his pleasant ways,
And let your own experience prove
The sweetness of his grace.
6 He bids his angels pitch their tents
Round where his children dwell;
What ills their heavenly care prevents
No earthly tongue can tell.]
7 [Oh love the Lord, ye saints of his;
His eye regards the just.
How richly bless'd their portion is,
Who make the Lord their trust!
8 Young lions pinch'd with hunger roar,
And famish in the wood;
But God supplies his holy poor
With every needful good.] Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10 Languages: English
Prayer and Praise for eminent Deliverance
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #68a (1786) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Come, children, learn to fear the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord,
And that your days be long,
Let not a false or spiteful word
Be found upon your tongue.
2 Depart from mischief, practise love,
Pursue the works of peace;
So shall the Lord your ways approve,
And set your souls at ease.
3 His eyes awake to guard the just,
His ears attend their cry;
When broken spirits dwell in dust,
The God of grace is nigh.
4 What tho' the sorrows here they taste
Are sharp and tedious too,
The Lord, who saves them all at last,
Is their supporter now.
5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead;
But God secures his own,
Prevents the mischief when they slide,
Or heals the broken bone.
6 When desolation like a flood
O'er the proud sinner rolls,
Saints find a refuge in their God,
For he redeem'd their souls. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22 Languages: English
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #68a (1787) Topics: Religious Education; Religious Education First Line: Come, children, learn to fear the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, children, learn to fear the Lord,
And that your days be long,
Let not a false or spiteful word
Be found upon your tongue.
2 Depart from mischief, practise love,
Pursue the works of peace;
So shall the Lord your ways approve,
And set your souls at ease.
3 His eyes awake to guard the just,
His ears attend their cry;
When broken spirits dwell in dust,
The God of grace is nigh.
4 What tho' the sorrows here they taste
Are sharp and tedious too,
The Lord, who saves them all at last,
Is their supporter now.
5 Evil shall smite the wicked dead;
But God secures his own,
Prevents the mischief when they slide,
Or heals the broken bone.
6 When desolation like a flood
O'er the proud sinner rolls,
Saints find a refuge in their God,
For he redeem'd their souls. Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22 Languages: English
Exhortation to Peace and Holiness
When opening life its scenes unfolds
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #365 (1827) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Religious Education; Religious education and early life Languages: English
When opening life its scenes unfolds
Now in the galleries of his grace
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #569 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
Now in the galleries of his grace
Appears the King, and thus he says,
"How fair my saints are in my sight!
My love how pleasant for delight!"
Kind is thy language, sovereign Lord,
There's heav'nly grace in every word;
From that dear mouth a stream divine
Flows sweeter than the choicest wine.
Such wondrous love awakes the lip
Of saints that were almost asleep,
To speak the praises of thy name,
And makes our cold affections flame.
These are the joys he lets us know
In fields and villages below;
Gives us a relish of his love,
But keeps his noblest feast above.
In Paradise, within the gates,
A higher entertainment waits
Fruits new and old laid up in store,
Where we shall feed, but thirst no more.
Scripture: Song of Solomon 7:5-13 Languages: English
Now in the galleries of his grace
Who is this fair one in distress
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #570 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
[Who is this fair one in distress,
That travels from the wilderness?
And pressed with sorrows and with sins,
On her beloved Lord she leans.
This is the spouse of Christ our God,
Bought with the treasure of his blood;
And her request and her complaint
Is but the voice of every saint.]
"O let my name engraven stand
Both on thy heart and on thy hand;
Seal me upon thine arm, and wear
That pledge of love for ever there.
"Stronger than death thy love is known,
Which floods of wrath could never drown;
And hell and earth in vain combine
To quench a fire so much divine.
"But I am jealous of my heart,
Lest it should once from thee depart;
Then let thy name be well impressed
As a fair signet on my breast.
"Till thou hast brought me to thy home,
Where fears and doubts can never come,
Thy count'nance let me often see,
And often thou shalt hear from me.
"Come, my Beloved, haste away,
Cut short the hours of thy delay;
Fly like a youthful hart or roe
Over the hills where spices grow."
Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:5-7 Languages: English
Who is this fair one in distress
God of the morning, at whose voice
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #571 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
God of the morning! at whose voice
The cheerful sun makes haste to rise,
And like a giant doth rejoice
To run his journey through the skies.
From the fair chambers of the east
The circuit of his race begins,
And, without weariness or rest,
Round the whole earth he flies and shines.
O like the sun may I fulfil
Th' appointed duties of the day,
With ready mind and active will
March on and keep my heav'nly way.
[But I shall rove and lose the race,
If God, my sun, should disappear,
And leave me in this world's wild maze,
To follow every wand'ring star.
Lord, thy commands are clean and pure,
Enlight'ning our beclouded eyes;
Thy threat'nings just, thy promise sure,
Thy gospel makes the simple wise.]
Give me thy counsel for my guide,
And then receive me to thy bliss;
All my desires and hopes beside
Are faint and cold compared with this.
Scripture: Psalm 19:5 Languages: English
God of the morning, at whose voice
Thus far the Lord has led me on
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #577 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Education religious; Religious Education Lyrics:
Thus far the Lord has led me on,
Thus far his power prolongs my days;
And every evening shall make known
Some fresh memorial of his grace.
Much of my time has run to waste,
And I perhaps am near my home;
But he forgives my follies past,
He gives me strength for days to come.
I lay my body down to sleep,
Peace is the pillow for my head;
While well-appointed angels keep
Their watchful stations round my bed.
In vain the sons of earth or hell
Tell me a thousand frightful things
My God in safety makes me dwell
Beneath the shadow of his wings.
[Faith in his name forbids my fear;
O may thy presence ne'er depart!
And in the morning make me hear
The love and kindness of thy heart.
Thus when the night of death shall come,
My flesh shall rest beneath the ground,
And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb,
With sweet salvation in the sound.]
Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Languages: English
Thus far the Lord has led me on
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