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Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #227 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Consider all my Sorrows, Lord Lyrics: 1 Consider all my Sorrows, Lord,
And thy Deliv'rance send;
My Soul for thy Salvation faints
When will my Troubles end?
2 Yet I have found 'tis good for me
To bear my Father's Rod;
Afflictions make me learn thy Law,
And live upon my GOD.
3 This is the Comfort I enjoy
When new Distress begins:
I read thy Word, I run thy Way,
And hate my former Sins.
4 Had not thy Word been my Delight
When earthly Joys were fled,
My Soul, opprest with Sorrow's Weight
Had sunk amongst the Dead.
5 I know thy Judgments, Lord, are right,
Though they may seem severe;
The sharpest Suff'rings I endure
Flow from thy faithful Care.
6 Before I knew thy chast'ning Rod
My Feet were apt to stray;
But now I learn to keep thy Word,
Nor wander from thy Way. Scripture: Psalm 119:153 Languages: English
Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them
Instruction from Scripture
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #218b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: How shall the Young secure their Hearts Lyrics: 1 How shall the Young secure their Hearts,
And guard their Lives from Sin?
Thy Word the choicest Rules imparts
To keep the Conscience clean.
2 When once it enters to the Mind,
It spreads such Light abroad,
The meanest Souls Instruction find,
And raise their Thoughts to GOD.
3 'Tis like the Sun, a heav'nly Light,
That guides us all the Day;
And through the Dangers of the Night,
A Lamp to lead our Way.
4 The Men that keep thy Law with Care,
And meditate thy Word,
Grow wiser than their Teachers are,
And better know the Lord.
5 Thy Precepts make me truly wise;
I hate the Sinner's Road;
I hate my own vain Thoughts that rise,
But love thy Law, my GOD.
6 [The starry Heav'ns thy Rule obey,
The Earth maintains her Place;
And these thy Servants Night and Day
Thy Skill and Pow'r express.
7 But still thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have Lessons more divine;
Not Earth stands firmer than thy Word,
Nor Stars so nobly shine.]
8 Thy Word is everlasting Truth;
How pure is ev'ry Page!
That holy Book shall guide our Youth,
And well support our Age. Scripture: Psalm 119:9 Languages: English
Instruction from Scripture
How shall the Young secure their Hearts
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119d (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 How shall the Young secure their Hearts,
And guard their Lives from Sin;
Thy Word the choicest Rules imparts
To keep the Conscience clean.
2 When once it enters to the Mind,
It spreads such Light abroad,
The meanest Souls Instruction find,
And raise their Thoughts to GOD.
3 'Tis like the Sun, a heav'nly Light,
That guides us all the Day;
And through the Dangers of the Night,
A Lamp to lead our Way.
4 The Men that keep thy Law with Care,
And meditate thy Word,
Grow wiser than their Teachers are,
And better know the Lord.
5 Thy Precepts make me truly wise;
I hate the Sinner's Road;
I hate my own vain Thoughts that rise,
But love thy Law, my GOD.
6 [The starry Heav'ns thy Rule obey,
The Earth maintains her Place;
And these thy Servants Night and Day
Thy Skill and Pow'r express.
7 But still thy Law and Gospel, Lord,
Have Lessons more divine:
Not Earth stands firmer than thy Word,
Nor Stars so nobly shine.]
8 Thy Word is everlasting Truth;
How pure is ev'ry Page!
That holy Book shall guide our Youth,
And well support our Age. Scripture: Psalm 119:99-100 Languages: English
How shall the Young secure their Hearts
Consider all my Sorrows, Lord
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119n (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Consider all my Sorrows, Lord,
And thy Deliv'rance send;
My Soul for thy Salvation faints,
When will my Troubles end?
2 Yet I have found 'tis good for me
To bear my Father's Rod;
Afflictions make me learn thy Law,
And live upon my GOD.
3 This is the Comfort I enjoy
When new Distress begins:
I read thy Word, I run thy Way,
And hate my former Sins.
4 Had not thy Word been my Delight
When earthly Joys were fled,
My Soul, opprest with Sorrows Weight
Had sunk amongst the Dead.
5 I know thy Judgments, Lord, are right,
Though they may seem severe;
The sharpest Suff'rings I endure,
Flow from thy faithful Care.
6 Before I knew thy chast'ning Rod
My Feet were apt to stray;
But now I learn to keep thy Word,
Nor wander from thy Way. Scripture: Psalm 119:67 Languages: English
Consider all my Sorrows, Lord
Secret Devotion and Spiritual Mindedness; or, Constant Converse with God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #217 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: To Thee, before the dawning Light Lyrics: 1 To Thee, before the dawning Light
My gracious GOD I pray;
I meditate thy Name by Night,
And keep thy Law by day.
2 My spirit faints to see thy Grace,
Thy Promise bears me up;
And while Salvation long delays,
Thy Word supports my Hope.
3 Sev'n Times a Day I lift my Hands,
And pay my Thanks to Thee;
Thy righteous Providence demands
Repeated Praise from me.
4 When Midnight Darkness veils the Skies,
I call thy Works to mind;
My Thoughts in warm Devotion rise,
And sweet Acceptance find. Scripture: Psalm 119:145 Languages: English
Secret Devotion and Spiritual Mindedness; or, Constant Converse with God
Delight in Scripture; or, The Word of God dwelling in us
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #220 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: O how I love thy holy Law Lyrics: 1 O how I love thy holy Law;
'Tis daily my delight;
And thence my Meditations draw
Divine advice by Night.
2 My waking Eyes prevent the Day
To meditate thy Word;
My Soul with Longing melts away
To hear thy Gospel, Lord.
3 How doth thy Word my Heart engage!
How well employ my Tongue!
And in my tiresome Pilgrimage,
Yields me a heav'nly song.
4 Am I a Stranger or at Home,
'Tis my perpetual Feast;
Not Honey dropping from the Comb
So much allures the Taste.
5 No Treasures so enrich the Mind;
Nor shall thy Word be sold
For Loads of Silver well refin'd,
Nor Heaps of choicest Gold.
6 When Nature sinks, and Spirits droop,
Thy Promises of Grace
Are Pillars to support my Hope,
And there I write thy Praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:97 Languages: English
Delight in Scripture; or, The Word of God dwelling in us
To Thee, before the dawning Light
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119b (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 To Thee, before the dawning Light,
My gracious GOD I pray;
I meditate thy Name by Night,
And keep thy Law by Day.
2 My Spirit faints to see thy Grace,
Thy Promise bears me up;
And while Salvation long delays,
Thy Word supports my Hope.
3 Seven Times a Day I lift my Hands,
And pay my Thanks to Thee.
Thy righteous Providence demands
Repeated Praise from me.
4 When Midnight Darkness veils the Skies,
I call thy Works to mind;
My Thoughts in warm Devotion rise,
And sweet Acceptance find. Scripture: Psalm 119:62 Languages: English
To Thee, before the dawning Light
O how I love thy holy Law
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119e (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 O how I love thy holy Law;
'Tis daily my Delight;
And thence my Meditations draw
Divine Advice by Night.
2 My waking Eyes prevent the Day
To meditate thy Word;
My Soul with Longing melts away
To hear thy Gospel, Lord.
3 How doth thy Word my Heart engage?
How well employ my Tongue?
And in my tiresome Pilgrimage
Yields me a heav'nly Song.
4 Am I a Stranger, or at Home;
'Tis my perpetual Feast;
Not Honey dropping from the Comb
So much allures the Taste.
5 No Treasures so enrich the Mind;
Nor shall thy Word be sold
For Loads of Silver well refin'd,
Nor Heaps of choicest Gold.
6 When Nature sinks, and Spirits droop,
Thy Promises of Grace
Are Pillars to support my Hope,
And there I write thy Praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:13 Languages: English
O how I love thy holy Law
When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119q (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord,
All my Support is from thy Word:
My Soul dissolves for Heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strength'ning Grace.
2 The Proud have fram'd their Scoffs and Lies,
They watch my Feet with envious Eyes,
And tempt my Soul to Snares and Sin;
Yet thy Commands I ne'er decline.
3 They hate me, Lord, without a Cause,
They hate to see me love thy Laws;
But I will trust and fear thy Name,
Till Pride and Malice die with Shame.
Scripture: Psalm 119:69 Languages: English
When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord
Courage and Perseverance under Persecution' or, Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #229b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord Lyrics: 1 When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord,
All my Support is from thy Word:
My Soul dissolves for Heaviness;
Uphold me with thy strength'ning Grace.
2 The Proud have fram'd their Scoffs and Lies,
They watch my Feet with envious Eyes,
And tempt my Soul to Snares and Sin;
Yet thy Commands I ne'er decline.
3 They hate me, Lord, without a Cause,
They hate to see me love thy Laws;
But I will trust and fear thy Name,
Till Pride and Malice die with Shame.
Scripture: Psalm 119:143 Languages: English
Courage and Perseverance under Persecution' or, Grace shining in Difficulties and Trials
Blest are the undefil'd in Heart
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119a (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Blest are the undefil'd in Heart,
Whose Ways are right and clean;
Who never from thy Law depart,
But fly from ev'ry Sin.
2 Blest are the Men that keep thy Word,
And practise thy Commands;
With their whole Heart they seek the Lord,
And serve Thee with their Hands.
3 Great is their Peace who love thy Law;
How firm their Souls abide!
Nor can a bold Temptation draw
Their steady feet aside.
4 Then shall my Heart have inward Joy,
And keep my Face from Shame,
When all thy Statutes I obey,
And honour all thy Name.
5 But haughty Sinners God will hate,
The Proud shall die accurst;
The Sons of Falsehood and Deceit
Are trodden to the Dust.
6 Vile as the Dross the Wicked are;
And those that leave thy Ways
Shall see Salvation from afar,
But never taste thy Grace. Scripture: Psalm 119:6 Languages: English
Blest are the undefil'd in Heart
With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119m (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face,
O let me never stray
From thy Commands, O GOD of Grace,
Nor tread the Sinners Way.
2 Thy Word I've hid within my Heart,
To keep my Conscience clean,
And be an everlasting Guard
From ev'ry rising Sin.
3 I'm a Companion of the Saints,
Who fear and Love the Lord;
My Sorrows rise, my Nature faints,
When Men transgress thy Word.
4 While Sinners do thy Gospel wrong
My Spirit stands in Awe;
My Soul abhors a lying Tongue,
But loves thy righteous Law.
5 My Heart with sacred Rev'rence hears
The Threa'tnings of thy Word;
My Flesh with holy Trembling fears
The Judgments of the Lord.
6 My GOD, I long, I hope, I wait,
For thy Salvation still;
While thy whole Law is my Delight,
And I obey thy Will.
Scripture: Psalm 119:53 Languages: English
With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face
The Blessedness of the Saints, and Misery of Sinners
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #216 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Blest are the undefil'd in Heart Lyrics: 1 Blest are the undefil'd in Heart,
Whose Ways are right and clean;
Who never from thy Law depart,
But fly from ev'ry Sin.
2 Blest are the Men that keep thy Word,
And practise thy Commands;
With their whole Heart they seek the Lord,
And serve Thee with their Hands.
3 Great is their Peace who love thy Law;
How firm their Souls abide!
Nor can a bold Temptation draw
Their steady feet aside.
4 Then shall my Heart have inward Joy,
And keep my Face from Shame,
When all thy Statutes I obey,
And honour all thy Name.
5 But haughty Sinners God will hate,
The Proud shall die accurst;
The Sons of falsehood and deceit
Are trodden to the dust.
6 Vile as the Dross the Wicked are;
And those that leave thy Ways
Shall see Salvation from afar,
But never taste thy Grace. Scripture: Psalm 119:1-3 Languages: English
The Blessedness of the Saints, and Misery of Sinners
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #226 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face Lyrics: 1 With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face,
O let me never stray
From thy Commands, O GOD of Grace,
Nor tread the Sinners Way.
2 Thy Word I've hid within my Heart,
To keep my Conscience clean,
And be an everlasting Guard
From ev'ry rising Sin.
3 I'm a Companion of the Saints
Who fear and Love the Lord;
My Sorrows rise, my Nature faints,
When Men transgress thy Word.
4 While Sinners do thy Gospel wrong
My Spirit stands in Awe;
My Soul abhors a lying Tongue,
But loves thy righteous Law.
5 My heart with sacred Rev'rence hears
The Threatnings of thy Word;
My Flesh with holy Trembling fears
The Judgments of the Lord.
6 My GOD, I long, I hope, I wait,
For thy Salvation still;
While thy whole Law is my delight,
And I obey thy Will.
Scripture: Psalm 119:10-11 Languages: English
Holy Fear, and Tenderness of Conscience
Sactified Afflictions; or, Delight in the Word of God
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #230 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle Hand Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle Hand;
How kind was thy chastizing rod,
That forc'd my Conscience to a Stand,
And brought my wand'ring Soul to GOD!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray
Ere I had felt thy Scourges, Lord;
I left my Guide, and lost my Way;
But now I love and keep thy Word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the Yoke,
For pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my Father's Stroke,
That I might learn his Statutes well.
4 The Law that issues from thy Mouth
Shall raise my chearful Passions more
Than all the Treasures of the South,
Or Western Hills of golden Ore.
5 Thy Hands have made my mortal Frame,
Thy Spirit form'd my Soul within;
Teach me to know thy wond'rous Name,
And guard me safe from Death and Sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my Salvation shall rejoice;
For I have hoped in thy Word,
And made thy Grace my only Choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:67 Languages: English
Sactified Afflictions; or, Delight in the Word of God
Thou art my Portion, O my GOD
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119c (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Thou art my Portion, O my GOD;
Soon as I know thy Way,
My Heart makes Haste t'obey thy word,
And suffers no Delay.
2 I chuse the Path of Heav'nly Truth,
And glory in my Choice;
Not all the Riches of the Earth
Could make me so rejoice.
3 The Testimonies of thy Grace
I set before my Eyes;
Thence I derive my daily Strength,
And there my Comfort lies.
4 If once I wander from thy Path,
I think upon my Ways,
Then turn my Feet to thy Commands,
And trust thy pard'ning Grace.
5 Now I am thine, for ever thine,
O save thy Servant, Lord;
Thou art my Shield, my Hiding-place;
My Hope is in thy Word.
6 Thou hast inclin'd this Heart of mine
Thy Statutes to fulfil;
And thus till mortal Life shall end,
Would I perform thy Will. Scripture: Psalm 119:30 Languages: English
Thou art my Portion, O my GOD
O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119o (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour
Might dwell upon my Mind!
Thence I derive a quick'ning Pow'r,
And daily Peace I find.
2 To meditate thy Precepts, Lord,
Shall be my sweet Employ;
My Soul shall ne'er forget thy Word,
Thy Word is all my Joy.
3 How would I run in thy Commands,
If thou my Heart discharge
From Sin and Satan's hateful Chains,
And set my Feet at large?
4 My Lips with Courage shall declare
Thy Statutes and thy Name;
I'll speak thy Word, though Kings should hear,
Nor yield to sinful Shame.
5 Let Bands of Persecutors rise
To rob me of my Right,
Let Pride and Malice forge their Lies,
Thy Law is my Delight.
6 Depart from me, ye wicked Race,
Whose Hands and Hearts are ill;
I love my GOD, I love his Ways,
And must obey his Will. Scripture: Psalm 119:115 Languages: English
O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour
Father, I bless thy gentle Hand
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119r (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle Hand;
How kind was thy chastising Rod,
That forc'd my Conscience to a Stand,
And brought my wand'ring Soul to GOD!
2 Foolish and vain, I went astray
Ere I had felt thy Scourges, Lord,
I left my Guide, and lost my Way,
But now I love and keep thy Word.
3 'Tis good for me to wear the Yoke,
For Pride is apt to rise and swell;
'Tis good to bear my Father's Stroke,
That I might learn his Statutes well.
4 The Law that issues from thy Mouth
Shall raise my chearful Passions more
Than all the Treasures of the South,
Or Western Hills of golden Ore.
5 Thy Hands have made my mortal Frame,
Thy Spirit form'd my Soul within;
Teach me to know thy wond'rous Name,
And guard me safe from Death and Sin.
6 Then all that love and fear the Lord
At my Salvation shall rejoice;
For I have hoped in thy Word,
And made thy Grace my only Choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English
Father, I bless thy gentle Hand
Profession of Sincerity, Repentance and Obedience
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #218a (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Thou art my Portion, O my GOD Lyrics: 1 Thou art my Portion, O my GOD;
Soon as I know thy Way,
My Heart makes Haste t'obey thy word,
And suffers no Delay.
2 I choose the Path of Heav'nly Truth,
And glory in my Choice;
Not all the Riches of the earth
Could make me so rejoice.
3 The Testimonies of thy Grace
I set before my Eyes;
Thence I derive my daily Strength,
And there my comfort lies.
4 If once I wander from thy Path,
I think upon my Ways,
Then turn my feet to thy commands,
And trust thy pard'ning Grace.
5 Now I am thine, for ever thine,
O save thy Servant, Lord;
Thou art my Shield, my Hiding-place;
My Hope is in thy Word.
6 Thou hast inclin'd this Heart of mine
Thy Statutes to fulfil;
And thus till mortal Life shall end,
Would I perform thy Will. Scripture: Psalm 119:57 Languages: English
Profession of Sincerity, Repentance and Obedience
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #221a (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right,
And all thy Statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant Fight
With ev'ry flatt'ring Lust.
2 Thy Precepts often I survey;
I keep thy Law in Sight,
Through all the Business of the Day,
To form my Actions right.
3 My Heart in Midnight Silence cries,
"How sweet thy Comforts be;"
My Thoughts in holy Wonder rise,
And bring their Thanks to Thee.
4 And when my Spirit drinks her Fill
At some good Word of thine,
Not mighty Men that share the Spoil
Have Joys compar'd to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119:128 Languages: English
Holiness and Comfort from the Word
Holy Resolutions
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #228 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour Lyrics: 1 O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour
Might dwell upon my Mind!
Thence I derive a quick'ning Pow'r,
And daily Peace I find.
2 To meditate thy Precepts, Lord,
Shall be my sweet Employ;
My Soul shall ne'er forget thy Word;
Thy Word is all my Joy.
3 How would I run in thy Commands,
If thou my Heart discharge
From Sin and Satan's hateful Chains,
And set my Feet at large!
4 My Lips with Courage shall declare
Thy Statutes and thy Name;
I'll speak thy Word, though Kings should hear,
Nor yield to sinful Shame.
5 Let Bands of Persecutors rise
To rob me of my Right;
Let Pride and Malice forge their Lies,
Thy Law is my Delight.
6 Depart from me, ye wicked Race,
Whose Hands and Hearts are ill;
I love my GOD, I love his Ways,
And must obey his Will. Scripture: Psalm 119:93 Languages: English
Holy Resolutions
Let all the Heathen Writers join
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119g (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Let all the Heathen Writers join
To form one perfect Book;
Great GOD, if once compar'd with thine,
How mean their Writings look.
2 Not the most perfect Rules they gave
Could shew one Sin forgiv'n,
Nor lead a Step beyond the Grave;
But thine conduct to Heav'n.
3 I've seen an End to what we call
Perfection here below;
How short the Pow'rs of Nature fall,
And can no further go.
4 Yet Men would fain be just with God,
By Works their Hands have wrought;
But thy Commands, exceeding broad,
Extend to ev'ry Thought.
5 In vain we boast Perfection here,
While Sin defiles our Frame;
And sinks our Virtues down so far,
They scarce deserve the Name.
6 Our faith, and Love, and ev'ry Grace,
Fall far below thy Word;
But perfect Truth and Righteousness
Dwell only with the Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 119:96 Languages: English
Let all the Heathen Writers join
O that the Lord would guide my Ways
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119k (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 O that the Lord would guide my Ways
To keep his Statutes still!
O that my God would grant me Grace
To know and do his Will!
2 O send thy Spirit down to write
Thy Law upon my Heart!
Nor let my Tongue indulge Deceit,
Nor act the Liar's Part.
3 From Vanity turn off my Eyes;
Let no corrupt Design,
Nor covetous Desires arise
Within this Soul of mine.
4 Order my Footsteps by thy Word,
And make my Heart sincere;
Let Sin have no Dominion, Lord,
But keep my Conscience clear.
5 My Soul hath gone too far astray,
My Feet too often slip;
Yet since I've not forgot thy Way,
Restore thy wand'ring Sheep.
6 Make me to walk in thy Commands,
'Tis a delightful Road;
Nor let my Head, or Heart, or Hands,
Offend against my GOD.
Scripture: Psalm 119:35-37 Languages: English
O that the Lord would guide my Ways
My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119p (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust;
Lord, give me Life divine;
From vain Desires, and ev'ry Lust
Turn off these Eyes of mine.
2 I need th' Influence of thy Grace
To speed me in thy Way,
Lest I should loiter in my Race,
Or turn my Feet astray.
3 When sore Afflictions press me down,
I need thy quick'ning Pow'rs;
Thy Word that I have rested on,
Shall help my heaviest Hours.
4 Are not thy Mercies sov'reign still,
And thou a faithful GOD?
Wilt thou not grant me warmer Zeal
To run the heav'nly Road?
5 Does not my Heart thy Precepts love,
And long to see thy Face!
And yet how slow my Spirits move
Without enliv'ning Grace!
6 Then shall I love thy Gospel more,
And ne'er forget thy Word,
When I have felt its quick'ning Pow'r,
To draw me near the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 119:40 Languages: English
My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust
Imperfection of Nature, and Perfection of Scripture
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #221b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Let all the Heathen Writers join Lyrics: 1 Let all the Heathen Writers join
To form one perfect Book;
Great GOD, if once compar'd with thine,
How mean their Writings look!
2 Not the most perfect Rules they gave
Could shew one Sin forgiv'n,
Nor lead a Step beyond the Grave;
But thine conduct to Heav'n.
3 I've seen an End to what we call
Perfection here below;
How short the Pow'rs of Nature fall,
And can no further go!
4 Yet Men would fain be just with God
By Works their Hands have wrought;
But thy Commands, exceeding broad,
Extend to ev'ry Thought.
5 In vain we boast Perfection here,
While Sin defiles our Frame,
And sinks our Virtues down so far,
They scarce deserve the Name.
6 Our faith, and Love, and ev'ry Grace,
Fall far below thy Word;
But perfect Truth and Righteousness
Dwell only with the Lord.
Scripture: Psalm 119:96 Languages: English
Imperfection of Nature, and Perfection of Scripture
Breathing after Holiness
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #224b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: O that the Lord would guide my Ways Lyrics: 1 O that the Lord would guide my Ways
To keep his Statutes still!
O that my God would grant me Grace
To know and do his Will!
2 O send thy Spirit down to write
Thy Law upon my Heart!
Nor let my Tongue indulge Deceit,
Nor act the Liar's Part.
3 From Vanity turn off my Eyes;
Let no corrupt Design,
Nor covetous Desires, arise
Within this Soul of mine.
4 Order my Footsteps by thy Word,
And make my Heart sincere;
Let Sin have no Dominion, Lord,
But keep my Conscience clear.
5 My Soul hath gone too far astray,
My Feet too often slip;
Yet since I've not forgot thy Way,
Restore thy wand'ring Sheep.
6 Make me to walk in thy Commands,
'Tis a delightful Road;
Nor let my Head, or Heart, or Hands,
Offend against my GOD.
Scripture: Psalm 119:5 Languages: English
Breathing after Holiness
Prayer for quickening Grace
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #229a (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust Lyrics: 1 My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust;
Lord, give me Life divine;
From vain Desires, and ev'ry Lust
Turn off these Eyes of mine.
2 I need th' Influence of thy Grace
To speed me in thy Way,
Lest I should loiter in my Race,
Or turn my Feet astray.
3 When sore Afflictions press me down,
I need thy quick'ning Pow'rs;
Thy Word that I have rested on
Shall help my heaviest Hours.
4 Are not thy Mercies sov'reign still,
And thou a faithful GOD?
Wilt thou not grant me warmer Zeal
To run the heav'nly Road?
5 Does not my Heart thy Precepts love,
And long to see thy Face?
And yet how slow my Spirits move
Without enliv'ning Grace!
6 Then shall I love thy Gospel more,
And ne'er forget thy Word,
When I have felt its quick'ning Pow'r,
To draw me near the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 119:25 Languages: English
Prayer for quickening Grace
Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119f (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right,
And all thy Statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant Fight
With ev'ry flatt'ring Lust.
2 Thy Precepts often I survey;
I keep thy Law in Sight,
Through all the Business of the Day,
To form my Actions right.
3 My Heart in Midnight Silence cries,
"How sweet thy Comforts be;"
My Thoughts in holy Wonder rise,
And bring their Thanks to Thee.
4 And when my Spirit drinks her Fill,
At some good Word of thine,
Not mighty Men that share the Spoil
Have Joys compar'd to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Languages: English
Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right
My GOD, consider my Distress
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119l (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 My GOD, consider my Distress,
Let Mercy plead my Cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy Grace,
I can't forget thy Laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp Reproach
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my Life, uphold my Hopes,
Not let my Shame appear.
3 Be thou a Surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the Proud oppress;
But make thy waiting Servant see
The Shinings of thy Face.
4 My Eyes with Expectation fail,
My Heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his Truth fulfil,
"And make my Comforts rise."
5 Look down upon my Sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy Grace the same,
As thou art ever wont t' afford
To those that love thy Name.
Scripture: Psalm 119:132 Languages: English
My GOD, consider my Distress
The Word of God is the Saint's Portion; or, The Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #222 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice,
My lasting Heritage;
There shall my noblest Pow'rs rejoice,
My warmest Thoughts engage.
2 I'll read the Hist'ries of thy Love,
And keep thy Laws in Sight,
While through the Promises I rove,
With ever-fresh Delight.
3 'Tis a broad Land of Wealth unknown,
Where Springs of Life arise,
Seeds of immortal Bliss are sown,
And hidden Glory lies.
4 The best Relief that Mourners have,
It makes our Sorrows blest;
Our fairest Hope beyond the Grave,
And our eternal Rest.
Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English
The Word of God is the Saint's Portion; or, The Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #225 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: My GOD, consider my Distress Lyrics: 1 My GOD, consider my Distress,
Let Mercy plead my Cause;
Though I have sinn'd against thy Grace,
I can't forget thy Laws.
2 Forbid, forbid the sharp Reproach
Which I so justly fear;
Uphold my Life, uphold my Hopes,
Not let my Shame appear.
3 Be thou a Surety, Lord, for me,
Nor let the Proud oppress;
But make thy waiting Servant see
The Shinings of thy Face.
4 My Eyes with Expectation fail,
My Heart within me cries,
"When will the Lord his Truth fulfil,
"And make my Comforts rise."
5 Look down upon my Sorrows, Lord,
And shew thy Grace the same
As thou art ever wont t' afford
To those that love thy Name.
Scripture: Psalm 119:153 Languages: English
Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance
Psalm 119 Part 6
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.269 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lyrics:
Lord, I esteem thy judgments right,
And all thy statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant fight
With every flatt'ring lust.
Thy precepts often I survey;
I keep thy law in sight,
Through all the business of the day,
To form my actions right.
My heart in midnight silence cries,
"How sweet thy comforts be!"
My thoughts in holy wonder rise,
And bring their thanks to thee.
And when my spirit drinks her fill
At some good word of thine,
Not mighty men that share the spoil
Have joys compared to mine.
Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English
Psalm 119 Part 6
Lord, I esteem thy judgments right
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #104 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God Lyrics:
Lord, I esteem thy judgments right,
And all thy statutes just;
Thence I maintain a constant fight
With every flatt'ring lust.
Thy precepts often I survey;
I keep thy law in sight,
Through all the business of the day,
To form my actions right.
My heart in midnight silence cries,
"How sweet thy comforts be!"
My thoughts in holy wonder rise,
And bring their thanks to thee.
And when my spirit drinks her fill
At some good word of thine,
Not mighty men that share the spoil
Have joys compared to mine.
Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English
Lord, I esteem thy judgments right
Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119i (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord,
How good thy Works appear!
Open mine Eyes to read thy Word,
And see thy Wonders there.
2 My Heart was fashion'd by thy Hand,
My Service is thy due;
O make thy Servant understand
The Duties he must do.
3 Since I'm a Stranger here below,
Let not thy Path be hid,
But mark the Road my Feet should go,
And be my constant Guide.
4 When I confess'd my wand'ring Ways,
Thou heard'st my Soul complain:
Grant me the teachings of thy Grace,
Or I shall stray again.
5 If GOD to me his Statutes shew,
And heav'nly Truths impart,
His Works for ever I'll pursue,
His Law shall rule my Heart.
6 This was my Comfort when I bore
Variety of Grief,
It made me learn thy Word the more,
And fly to that Relief.
7 [In vain the Proud deride me now;
I'll ne'er forget thy Law,
Nor let that blessed Gospel go
Whence all my Hopes I draw.
8 When I have learn'd my Father's Will,
I'll teach the World his Ways;
My thankful Lips inspir'd with Zeal,
Shall loud pronounce his Praise.]
Scripture: Psalm 119:171 Languages: English
Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord
Desire of Knowledge; or, The Teachings of the Spirit with the Word
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #223 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord,
How good thy Works appear!
Open mine Eyes to read thy Word,
And see thy Wonders there.
2 My Heart was fashion'd by thy Hand,
My Service is thy Due;
O make thy Servant understand
The Duties he must do.
3 Since I'm a Stranger here below,
Let not thy Path be hid;
But mark the Road my Feet should go,
And be my constant Guide
4 When I confess'd my wand'ring Ways,
Thou heard'st my Soul complain;
Grant me the teachings of thy Grace,
Or I shall stray again.
5 If GOD to me his Statutes shew,
And heav'nly Truths impart,
His Works for Ever I'll pursue,
His Law shall rule my Heart.
6 This was my Comfort when I bore
Variety of Grief;
It made me learn thy Word the more,
And fly to that Relief.
7 [In vain the Proud deride me now;
I'll ne'er forget thy Law,
Nor let that blessed Gospel go
Whence all my Hopes I draw.
8 When I have learn'd my Father's Will,
I'll teach the World his Ways;
My thankful Lips inspir'd with Zeal,
Shall loud pronounce his Praise.]
Scripture: Psalm 119:64 Languages: English
Desire of Knowledge; or, The Teachings of the Spirit with the Word
Pleading the Promises
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #224a (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord Lyrics: 1 Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord,
Devoted to thy Fear;
Remember, and confirm thy Word,
For all my Hopes are there.
2 Hast thou not writ Salvation down,
And promis'd quick'ning Grace?
Doth not my Heart address thy Throne?
And yet thy Love delays.
3 Mine Eyes for thy Salvation fail;
O bear thy Servant up;
Nor let the scoffing Lips prevail
Who dare reproach my Hope.
4 Didst thou not raise my Faith, O Lord?
Then let thy Truth appear:
Saints shall rejoice in my Reward,
And trust as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 119:38 Languages: English
Pleading the Promises
Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119h (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice,
My lasting Heritage;
There shall my noblest Pow'rs rejoice,
My warmest Thoughts engage.
2 I'll read the Hist'ries of thy Love,
And keep thy Laws in Sight,
While through the Promises I rove,
With ever-fresh Delight.
3 'Tis a broad Land of Wealth unknown,
Where Springs of Life arise,
Seeds of immortal Bliss are sown,
And hidden Glory lies.
4 The best Relief that Mourners have,
It makes our Sorrows blest;
Our fairest Hope beyond the Grave,
And our eternal Rest.
Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English
Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice
Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119j (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord,
Devoted to thy Fear;
Remember, and confirm thy Word,
For all my Hopes are there.
2 Hast thou not writ Salvation down,
And promis'd quick'ning Grace?
Doth not my Heart address thy Throne?
And yet thy Love delays.
3 Mine Eyes for thy Salvation fail;
O bear thy Servant up;
Nor let the scoffing Lips prevail,
Who dare reproach my Hope.
4 Didst thou not raise my Faith, O Lord?
Then let thy Truth appear:
Saints shall rejoice in my Reward,
And trust as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 119:74 Languages: English
Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord
Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #27b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every Foe Lyrics: First Part:
1 Save me, O Lord, from every Foe,
In Thee my trust I place;
Though all the Good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy Grace.
2 Yet if my GOD prolong my Breath,
The Saints may profit by't;
The Saints the Glory of the Earth,
The Men of my Delight.
3 Let Heathens to their Idols haste,
And worship Wood or Stone;
But my delightful Lot is cast
Where the true GOD is known.
4 His Hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily Cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present Good,
But more rejoice in Hope.
5 GOD is my Portion and my Joy;
His Counsels are my Light:
He gives me sweet Advice by Day,
And gentle Hints by Night.
6 My Soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing Eye;
Not death nor Hell my Hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit
Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.34 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics:
Save me, O Lord, from every foe;
In thee my trust I place,
Though all the good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy grace.
Yet if my God prolong my breath,
The saints may profit by 't;
The saints, the glory of the earth,
The men of my delight.
Let heathens to their idols haste,
And worship wood or stone;
But my delightful lot is cast
Where the true God is known.
His hand provides my constant food,
He fills my daily cup;
Much am I pleased with present good,
But more rejoice in hope.
God is my portion and my joy,
His counsels are my light;
He gives me sweet advice by day,
And gentle hints by night.
My soul would all her thoughts approve
To his all-seeing eye;
Not death, nor hell, my hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh.
Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.32 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God First Line: How fast their guilt and sorrows rise Lyrics:
How fast their guilt and sorrows rise
Who haste to seek some idol-god!
I will not taste their sacrifice,
Their offerings of forbidden blood.
My God provides a richer cup,
And nobler food to live upon;
He for my life has offered up
Jesus, his best-beloved Son.
His love is my perpetual feast;
By day his counsels guide me right;
And be his name for ever blessed,
Who gives me sweet advice by night.
I set him still before mine eyes;
At my right hand he stands prepared
To keep my soul from all surprise,
And be my everlasting guard.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 2
Shall atheists dare insult the cross
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #119 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God Lyrics:
Shall atheists dare insult the cross
Of our Redeemer, God?
Shall infidels reproach his laws,
Or trample on his blood?
What if he choose mysterious ways
To cleanse us from our faults?
May not the works of sovereign grace
Transcend our feeble thoughts?
What if his gospel bids us fight
With flesh, and self, and sin,
The prize is most divinely bright
That we are called to win.
What if the foolish and the poor
His glorious grace partake,
This but confirms his truth the more,
For so the prophets spake.
Do some that own his sacred name
Indulge their souls in sin?
Jesus should never bear the blame,
His laws are pure and clean.
Then let our faith grow firm and strong,
Our lips profess his word;
Nor blush nor fear to walk among
The men that love the Lord.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Languages: English
Shall atheists dare insult the cross
Psalm 16 Part 1
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.31 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in time of need Lyrics:
Preserve me, Lord, in time of need,
For succor to thy throne I flee,
But have no merits there to plead:
My goodness cannot reach to thee.
Oft have my heart and tongue confessed
How empty and how poor I am;
My praise can never make thee blessed,
Nor add new glories to thy name.
Yet, Lord, thy saints on earth may reap
Some profit by the good we do;
These are the company I keep,
These are the choicest friends I know.
Let others choose the sons of mirth
To give a relish to their wine;
I love the men of heav'nly birth,
Whose thoughts and language are divine.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 3
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.33 (1806) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God First Line: When God is nigh, my faith is strong Lyrics:
When God is nigh, my faith is strong;
His arm is my almighty prop:
Be glad, my heart; rejoice, my tongue;
My dying flesh shall rest in hope.
Though in the dust I lay my head,
Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave
My soul for ever with the dead,
Nor lose thy children in the grave.
My flesh shall thy first call obey,
Shake off the dust, and rise on high;
Then shalt thou lead the wondrous way
Up to thy throne above the sky.
There streams of endless pleasure flow;
And full discoveries of thy grace
(Which we but tasted here below)
Spread heav'nly joys through all the place.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 3
Psalm 16 Part 2
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.35 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God First Line: I set the Lord before my face Lyrics:
I set the Lord before my face,
He bears my courage up;
My heart and tongue their joys express,
My flesh shall rest in hope.
"My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave
Where souls departed are;
Nor quit my body to the grave,
To see corruption there.
"Thou wilt reveal the path of life,
And raise me to thy throne;
Thy courts immortal pleasure give,
Thy presence joys unknown."
[Thus, in the name of Christ, the Lord,
The holy David sung;
And Providence fulfils the word
Of his prophetic tongue.
Jesus, whom ev'ry saint adores,
Was crucified and slain:
Behold, the tomb its prey restores!
Behold, he lives again!
When shall my feet arise and stand
On heav'n's eternal hills?
There sits the Son at God's right hand,
And there the Father smiles.]
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Psalm 16 Part 2
Let them neglect thy glory, Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #139 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God Lyrics:
Let them neglect thy glory, Lord,
Who never knew thy grace;
But our loud songs shall still record
The wonders of thy praise.
We raise our shouts, O God, to thee,
And send them to thy throne;
All glory to th' united Three,
The undivided One.
'Twas he (and we'll adore his name)
That formed us by a word;
'Tis he restores our ruined frame:
Salvation to the Lord!
Hosannah! let the earth and skies
Repeat the joyful sound
Rocks, hills, and vales, reflect the voice
In one eternal round.
Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Let them neglect thy glory, Lord
Whence do our mournful thoughts arise?
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #202 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God Lyrics:
Whence do our mournful thoughts arise?
And where's our courage fled?
Have restless sin and raging hell
Struck all our comforts dead?
Have we forgot th' almighty name
That formed the earth and sea?
And can an all-creating arm
Grow weary or decay?
Treasures of everlasting might
In our Jehovah dwell;
He gives the conquest to the weak
And treads their foes to hell.
Mere mortal power shall fade and die,
And youthful vigor cease:
But we that wait upon the Lord
Shall feel our strength increase.
The saints shall mount on eagles' wings,
And taste the promised bliss,
Till their unwearied feet arrive
Where perfect pleasure is.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-30 Languages: English
Whence do our mournful thoughts arise?
Save me, O Lord, from every Foe
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16d (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every Foe,
In Thee my Trust I place;
Though all the Good that I can do
Can ne'er deserve thy Grace.
2 Yet if my GOD prolong my Breath,
The Saints may profit by't;
The Saints the Glory of the Earth,
The Men of my Delight.
3 Let Heathens to their Idols haste,
And worship Wood or Stone;
But my delightful Lot is cast
Where the true GOD is known.
4 His Hand provides my constant Food,
He fills my daily Cup;
Much am I pleas'd with present Good,
But more rejoice in Hope.
5 GOD is my Portion and my Joy;
His Counsels are my Light:
He gives me sweet Advice by Day,
And gentle Hints by Night.
6 My Soul would all her Thoughts approve
To his all-seeing Eye;
Not death nor Hell my Hope shall move,
While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English
Save me, O Lord, from every Foe
How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P16b (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise,
Who haste to seek some Idol-God!
I will not taste their Sacrifice,
Their Off'rings of forbidden Blood.
2 My GOD provides a richer Cup;
And nobler Food to live upon;
He for my Life has offer'd up
JESUS, his best-beloved Son.
3 His Love is my perpetual feast;
By Day his Counsels guide me right;
And be his Name for ever blest,
Who gives me sweet Advice by Night.
4 I set him still before mine Eyes;
At my Right-Hand he stands prepar'd,
To keep my Soul from all Surprize,
And be my everlasting Guard. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise
Christ's All-sufficeincy
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #26b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise Lyrics: Second Part:
1 How fast their Guilt and Sorrows rise,
Who haste to seek some Idol-God!
I will not taste their Sacrifice,
Their Off'rings of forbidden Blood.
2 My GOD provides a richer Cup;
And nobler Food to live upon;
He for my Life has offer'd up
JESUS, his best-beloved Son.
3 His Love is my perpetual feast;
By Day his Counsels guide me right;
And be his Name for ever blessed,
Who gives me sweet Advice by Night.
4 I set him still before mine Eyes;
At my Right-Hand he stands prepar'd,
To keep my Soul from all Surprize,
And be my everlasting Guard. Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English
Christ's All-sufficeincy
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