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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
In vain the wealthy Mortals toil
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
No, I shall envy them no more
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
When in the Light of Faith Divine
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
O Why So Far Removed, O Lord
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]
The Cry of the Oppressed
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
Why Standest Thou Afar, O Lord
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
Complaint Against the Wicked
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
O Mighty Man, Why Wilt Thou Boast
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
My Soul in Silence Waits for God
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]
The Evil-Doer Warned
My Soul in Silence Waits for God
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #117 (1934) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 My soul in silence waits for God,
My Savior He has proved;
He only is my rock and tower;
I never shall be moved.
My honor is secure with God,
My Savior He has proved;
My refuge and my rock of strength
Are found in God alone.
2 My enemies my ruin seek,
They plot with fraud and guile;
Deceitful, they pretend to bless,
But inwardly revile.
My soul, in silence wait for God;
He is my help approved,
He only is my rock and tower,
And I shall not be moved.
3 My honor is secure with God,
My Savior He is known;
My refuge and my rock of strength
Are found in God alone.
On Him, ye people, evermore
Rely with confidence;
Before Him pour ye out your heart,
For God is our defense.
4 For surely men are helpers vain,
The high and the abased;
Yea, lighter than a breath are thy
When in the balance placed.
Trust not in harsh oppression's power
Nor in unrighteous gain;
If wealth increase, yet on your gold
Ye set your hearts in vain.
5 For God has spoken o'er and o'er,
And unto me has shown,
That saving power and lasting strength
Belong to Him alone.
Yea, lovingkindness evermore
Belongs to Thee, O Lord;
And Thou according to his work
Dost every man reward.
Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: SERAPH
My Soul in Silence Waits for God
Dependence on God for salvation
Hymnal: Bible Songs #122 (1901) Topics: Covetousness First Line: My soul with expectation doth Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: [My soul with expectation doth]
Dependence on God for salvation
The Vindication of Righteousness
Hymnal: The Psalter #145 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Covetousness First Line: O mighty man, why wilt Thou boast 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,
For evermore 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: LUTON
The Vindication of Righteousness
Musings on the worlding's prosperity
Hymnal: Bible Songs #149 (1901) Topics: Covetousness First Line: Yet God is good to Israel Scripture: Psalm 73:1-9 Languages: English Tune Title: [Yet God is good to Israel]
Musings on the worlding's prosperity
Dependence on God
Hymnal: The Psalter #161 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Covetousness First Line: My soul in silence wiats for God Lyrics: 1 My soul in silence waits for God,
My Saviour He has proved;
He only is my rock and tow'r;
I never shall be moved.
2 My enemies my ruin seek,
They plot with fraud and guile;
Deceitful, they pretend to bless,
But inwardly revile.
3 My soul, in silence wait for God;
He is my help approved,
He only is my rock and tow'r,
And I shall not be moved.
4 My honor is secure with God,
My Saviour He is known;
My refuge and my rock of strength
Are found in God alone.
5 On Him, ye people, evermore
Rely with confidence;
Before Him pour ye out your heart,
For God is our defense.
6 For surely men are helpers vain,
The high and the abased;
Yea, lighter than a breath are thy
When in the balance placed.
7 Trust not in harsh oppression's power
Nor in unrighteous gain;
If wealth increase, yet on your gold
Ye set your hearts in vain.
8 For God has spoken o'er and o'er,
And unto me has shown,
That saving power and lasting strength
Belong to Him alone.
9 Yea, loving-kindness evermore
Belongs to Thee, O Lord;
And Thou according to his work
Dost every man reward. Scripture: Psalm 62 Languages: English Tune Title: SAWLEY
Dependence on God
A Vindication of God's Ways
Hymnal: The Psalter #201a (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Covetousness First Line: God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure Lyrics: 1 God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure,
He never forsaketh the good and the pure;
Yet once my faith faltered, I envied the proud,
In doubt and disquiet my spirit was bowed.
2 The wicked are prospered and firm is their strength,
No pangs do they suffer, though death come at length;
They are not in trouble as other men are,
The plagues of their fellows they view from afar.
3 In garments of boasting and violence decked,
With wealth more abundant than heart could expect,
They scoff, and the helpless they proudly oppress,
The heav'ns and the earth they assume to possess.
4 Despising God's people, they cause them to drain
The cup of oppression, injustice, and pain;
They question God's knowledge and boldly defy
The might and the justice of God the Most High.
5 The wicked, grown wealthy, have comfort and peace,
While I, daily chastened, see troubles increase,
And, wronging God's children, I cried in my pain,
That clean hands are worthless and pure hearts are vain.
6 I went to God's temple: my doubts were dispelled,
The end of life's journey I clearly beheld;
I saw in what peril ungodly men stand
With sudden destruction and ruin at hand.
7 As when one awaking forgetteth his dream,
So God will despise them, though great they may seem;
My envy was senseless, my grief was for nought,
Because i was faithless, and foolish my thought. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: MOBILE
A Vindication of God's Ways
A Vindication of God's Ways
Hymnal: The Psalter #201b (1912) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Covetousness First Line: God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure Lyrics: 1 God loveth the righteous, His goodness is sure,
He never forsaketh the good and the pure;
Yet once my faith faltered, I envied the proud,
In doubt and disquiet my spirit was bowed.
2 The wicked are prospered and firm is their strength,
No pangs do they suffer, though death come at length;
They are not in trouble as other men are,
The plagues of their fellows they view from afar.
3 In garments of boasting and violence decked,
With wealth more abundant than heart could expect,
They scoff, and the helpless they proudly oppress,
The heav'ns and the earth they assume to possess.
4 Despising God's people, they cause them to drain
The cup of oppression, injustice, and pain;
They question God's knowledge and boldly defy
The might and the justice of God the Most High.
5 The wicked, grown wealthy, have comfort and peace,
While I, daily chastened, see troubles increase,
And, wronging God's children, I cried in my pain,
That clean hands are worthless and pure hearts are vain.
6 I went to God's temple: my doubts were dispelled,
The end of life's journey I clearly beheld;
I saw in what peril ungodly men stand
With sudden destruction and ruin at hand.
7 As when one awaking forgetteth his dream,
So God will despise them, though great they may seem;
My envy was senseless, my grief was for nought,
Because I was faithless, and foolish my thought. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO
A Vindication of God's Ways
Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #240 (1976) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Covetousness Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOP
Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth
The Great Teacher
Hymnal: Bible Songs #245 (1901) Topics: Covetousness First Line: Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way Scripture: Psalm 119:25-30 Languages: English Tune Title: [Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way ]
The Great Teacher
Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth
Hymnal: Psalter Hymnal (Red) #254 (1934) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Covetousness Lyrics: 1 Teach me, O Lord, Thy way of truth,
And from it I will not depart;
That I may steadfastly obey,
Give me an understanding heart.
2 In Thy commandments make me walk,
For in Thy law my joy shall be;
Give me a heart that loves Thy will,
From discontent and envy free.
3 Turn Thou my eyes from vanity,
And cause me in Thy ways to tread;
O let Thy servant prove Thy Word
And thus to godly fear be led.
4 Turn Thou away reproach and fear;
Thy righteous judgments I confess;
To know Thy precepts I desire,
Revive me in Thy righteousness. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English Tune Title: BISHOP
Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Way of Truth
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