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In vain the wealthy Mortals toil

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XXIV (1766) Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 In vain the wealthy Mortals toil, And heap their shining Dust in vain, Look down and scorn the humble Poor, And boast their lofty Hills of Gain. 2 Their golden Cordials cannot ease Their pained Hearts or aching Heads, Nor fright, nor bribe approaching Death From glitt'ring Roofs and downy Beds. 3 The ling'ring, the unwilling Soul, The dismal Summons must obey, And bid a long, a sad Farewel, To the pale Lump of lifeless Clay. 4 Thence they are huddled to the Grave, Where Kings and Slaves have equal Thrones; Their Bones without Distinction lie Amongst the Heap of meaner Bones. Scripture: Psalm 49:6 Languages: English

No, I shall envy them no more

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.LVI (1766) Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 No, I shall envy them no more, Who grow profanely Great, Though they increase their golden Store, And rise to wond'rous Height. 2 They taste of all the Joys that grow Upon this earthly Clod; Well they may search the Creature through; For they have ne'er a God. 3 Shake off the Thoughts of dying too, And think your Life your own; But Death comes hast'ning on to you, To mow your Glory down. 4 Yes, you must bow your stately Head, Away your Spirit flies, And no kind Angel near your Bed, To bear it to the Skies. 5 Go now, and boast of all your Stores, And tell how bright you shine; Your Heaps of glitt'ring Dust are yours, And my Redeemer's mine. Languages: English

When in the Light of Faith Divine

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.CI (1766) Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 When in the Light of Faith Divine We look on Things below, Honour, and Gold, and sensual Joy, How vain and dang'rous too? [2 Honour's a Puff of noisy Breath; Yet Men expose their Blood, And venture everlasting Death, To gain that airy Good. 3 Whilst others starve the nobler Mind, And feed on shining Dust; They rob the Serpent of his food T' indulge a sordid Lust.] 4 The Pleasures that allure our Sense Are dang'rous Snares to Souls; There's but a Drop of flatt'ring Sweet, And dash'd with bitter Bowls. 5 God is mine All-sufficient Good, My Portion and my Choice; In him my vast Desires are fill'd, And all my Pow'rs rejoice. 6 In vain the World accosts my Ear, And tempts my Heart anew; I cannot buy your Bliss so dear, Nor part with Heav'n for you. Languages: English

O Why So Far Removed, O Lord

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #15 (1976) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Covetousness Scripture: Psalm 10 Languages: English Tune Title: SAWLEY

The Cry of the Oppressed

Hymnal: Bible Songs #15 (1901) Topics: Covetousness First Line: O wherefore dost thou stand Scripture: Psalm 10:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: [O wherefore dost thou stand]

Why Standest Thou Afar, O Lord

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #16 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 Why standest Thou afar, O Lord, Why art Thou hid in trouble's hour? The wicked persecute the poor In haughty pride and reckless power. 2 Let their devices work their fall, For in their shame is all their pride; And while they seek unrighteous gain, The Lord of justice is defied. 3 The wicked thinks, in foolish pride, There is no God who will repay; He has no fear of God or man Because God's judgments long delay. 4 Unmoved by fear of coming doom, On fraud and wickedness intent, With craft he lurks and waits to catch The helpless and the innocent. 5 A lion crouching for his prey, He waits the poor to overthrow; He thinks that God remembers not, Or hides His face and will not know. 6 Arise, O Lord, lift up Thy hand, O God, protect the poor and meek; Why should the proud Thy justice doubt, And words of bold defiance speak? 7 O Lord, Thou wilt indeed requite, The sin and sorrow Thou dost see; The helpless and the fatherless Commit themselves, O Lord, to Thee. 8 Break Thou the power of wicked men And let their works no longer stand; The Lord is King for evermore, Who drove the nations from His land. 9 Lord, Thou hast heard the lowly prayer, The fainting heart Thou wilt restore, The helpless cause Thou wilt maintain, That mortal man may boast no more. Scripture: Psalm 10 Languages: English Tune Title: BROOKFIELD

Complaint Against the Wicked

Hymnal: The Psalter #18 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Covetousness First Line: Why standest Thou afar, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Why standest Thou afar, O Lord, Why art Thou hid in trouble's hour? The wicked persecute the poor In haughty pride and reckless pow'r. 2 Let their devices work their fall, For in their shame is all their pride; And while they seek unrighteous gain The Lord of justice is defied. 3 The wicked thinks, in foolish pride, There is no God Who will repay; He has no fear of God or man Because God's judgments long delay. 4 Unmoved by fear of coming doom, On fraud and wickedness intent, With craft he lurks and waits to catch The helpless and the innocent. 5 A lion crouching for his prey, He waits the poor to overthrow; He thinks that God remembers not, Or hides His face and will not know. 6 Arise, O Lord, lift up Thy hand, O God, protect the poor and meek; Why should the proud Thy justice doubt, And words of bold defiance speak? 7 O Lord, Thou wilt indeed requite, The sin and sorrow Thou dost see; The helpless and the fatherless Commit themselves, O Lord, to Thee. 8 Break Thou the pow'r of wicked men And let their works no longer stand; The Lord is King for evermore, Who drove the nations from His land. 9 Lord, Thou hast heard the lowly prayer, The fainting heart Thou wilt restore, The helpless cause Thou wilt maintain, That mortal man may boast no more. Scripture: Psalm 10 Languages: English Tune Title: BRIGGS

O Mighty Man, Why Wilt Thou Boast

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #104 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 O mighty man, why wilt Thou boast Thyself in hateful cruelty, When God Almighty is most kind, And ever merciful is He? 2 Thy tongue deviseth wickedness, A weapon treacherous and keen; Thou lovest evil more than good, And falsehood in thy sight is clean. 3 Since, O thou false, deceitful tongue, In deadly words thou findest joy, The Lord shall pluck thee from thy place And all thy wickedness destroy. 4 The good, confirmed in godly fear, The pride and folly shall confess Of those who make not God their strength, But trust in wealth and wickedness. 5 I put my trust in God alone, Forevermore I trust His grace, And like the trees within His courts I flourish in a favored place. 6 With endless thanks, O Lord, to Thee, Thy wondrous works will I proclaim, And in the presence of Thy saints Will ever hope in Thy good Name. Scripture: Psalm 52 Languages: English Tune Title: WALTHAM

My Soul in Silence Waits for God

Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #110 (1976) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Covetousness First Line: Mysoul in silence waits for God Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: SERAPH

The Evil-Doer Warned

Hymnal: Bible Songs #110 (1901) Topics: Covetousness First Line: O mighty man, why boast in sin Scripture: Psalm 52 Languages: English Tune Title: [O mighty man, why boast in sin]