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Saints chastised, and Sinners destroyed; or Instructive Affilctions

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.) #165a (1786) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: O God! to whom revenge belongs Lyrics: 1 O God! to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears;" When will the vain be wise? Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod; Thy providence, thy sacred book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne’er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break; He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer’s sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:1-2 Languages: English

God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution

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.) #165b (1786) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right Against my numerous foes? While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose. 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustain'd my fainting head. My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. 3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd, Thy promise bore me up Thy grace stood constant by my side, And rais'd my sinking hope. 4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws; But God my refuge rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud, And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English

Saints chastised, and Sinners destroyed; or Instructive Affilctions

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #165a (1790) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: O God! to whom revenge belongs Lyrics: 1 O God! to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears;" When will the vain be wise? Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler road; Thy providence, thy sacred book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne’er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break; He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer’s sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:1-2 Languages: English

God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #165b (1790) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right Against my numerous foes? While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose. 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustain'd my fainting head; My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. 3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd, Thy promise bore me up Thy grace stood constant by my side, And rais'd my sinking hope. 4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws; But God my refuge rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud, And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English

Saints chastised, and Sinners destroyed; or Instructive Affilctions

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.) #175 (1786) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: O God! to whom revenge belongs Lyrics: 1 O God! to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears;" When will the vain be wise? Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod; Thy providence, thy sacred book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne’er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break; He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer’s sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:1-2 Languages: English

Saints chastised, and Sinners destroyed; or Instructive Affilctions

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #175 (1787) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: O God! to whom revenge belongs Lyrics: 1 O God! to whom revenge belongs, Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. 2 They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears;" When will the vain be wise? Can he be deaf, who form'd their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? 3 He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. 4 But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod; Thy providence, thy sacred book Shall make them know their God. 5 Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. 6 But God will ne’er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break; He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer’s sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:7-14 Languages: English

God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution

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.) #176 (1786) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right Against my numerous foes? While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose. 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustain'd my fainting head. My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. 3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd, Thy promise bore me up Thy grace stood constant by my side, And rais'd my sinking hope. 4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comfors cheer my soul. 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws; But God my refuge rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud, And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English

God our Support and Comfort; or Deliverance from Temptation and Persecution

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #176 (1787) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: 1 Who will arise and plead my right Against my numerous foes? While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose. 2 Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustain'd my fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. 3 Alas! my sliding feet! I cry'd, Thy promise bore me up Thy grace stood constant by my side, And rais'd my sinking hope. 4 While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. 5 Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws; But God my refuge rules the skies, He will defend my cause. 6 Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud, And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English

Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God

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.) #222a (1786) Topics: Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand 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 wandering 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 cheerful 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 wondrous 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 trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English

Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #222a (1790) Topics: Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand 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 wandering 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 cheerful 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 wondrous 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 trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:67 Languages: English

Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God

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.) #236 (1786) Topics: Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand 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 wandering 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 cheerful 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 wondrous 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 trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English

Sanctified Afflictions; of, Delight in the Word of God

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #236 (1787) Topics: Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions sanctified; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Father, I bless thy gentle hand 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 wandering 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 cheerful 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 wondrous 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 trusted in thy word, And made thy grace my only choice. Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Languages: English

The Saints Trial and Safety; or, moderated Afflictions

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.) #229a (1786) Topics: Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated; Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they That rest their souls on God: Firm as the mount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abode. 2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God and his almighty love Embrace his saints around. 3 What though the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke, Yet lest it wound their souls too deep, Its fury shall be broke. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose faith and pious fear, Whose hope, and love, and every grace Proclaim their hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too long oppress the saints; The God of Israel will support His children, lest they faint. 7 But if our slavish fear Will choose the road to hell, We must expect our portion there Where bolder sinners dwell. Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English

The Saints Trial and Safety; or, moderated Afflictions

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #229a (1790) Topics: Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated; Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they That rest their souls on God: Firm as the mount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abode. 2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God and his almighty love Embrace his saints around. 3 What though the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke, Yet lest it wound their souls too deep, Its fury shall be broke. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose faith and pious fear, Whose hope, and love, and every grace Proclaim their hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too long oppress the saints; The God of Israel will support His children, lest they faint. 7 But if our slavish fear Will choose the road to hell, We must expect our portion there Where bolder sinners dwell. Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English

The Saints Trial and Safety; or, moderated Afflictions

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.) #243b (1786) Topics: Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated; Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they That rest their souls on God: Firm as the mount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abode. 2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God and his almighty love Embrace his saints around. 3 What though the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke, Yet lest it wound their souls too deep, Its fury shall be broke. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose faith and pious fear, Whose hope, and love, and every grace Proclaim their hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too long oppress the saints; The God of Israel will support His children, lest they faint. 7 But if our slavish fear Will choose the road to hell, We must expect our portion there Where bolder sinners dwell. Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English

The Saints Trial and Safety; or, moderated Afflictions

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #243b (1787) Topics: Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated; Afflictions moderated; Grace Tried by Affliction; Saints afflictions moderated First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they That rest their souls on God: Firm as the mount where David dwelt, Or where the ark abode. 2 As mountains stood to guard The city's sacred ground, So God and his almighty love Embrace his saints around. 3 What though the Father's rod Drop a chastising stroke, Yet lest it wound their souls too deep, Its fury shall be broke. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose faith and pious fear, Whose hope, and love, and every grace Proclaim their hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the tyrant's rage Too long oppress the saints; The God of Israel will support His children, lest they faint. 7 But if our slavish fear Will choose the road to hell, We must expect our portion there Where bolder sinners dwell. Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English

Complaint of heavy Afflictions in Mind and Body

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.) #252 (1786) Topics: Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body; Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body First Line: My righteous Judge, my gracious God Lyrics: 1 My righteous Judge, my gracious God, Hear when I spread my hands abroad, And cry for succour from thy throne, O make thy truth and mercy known. 2 Let judgment not against me pass: Behold thy servant pleads thy grace; Should justice call us to thy bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burthen me; Down to the dust my life is brought, Like one long bury'd and forgot. 4 I dwell in darkness and unseen, My heart is desolate within: My thoughts in musing silence trace The antient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope To bear my sinking spirits up; I stretch my hands to God again, And thirst like parched lands for rain. 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn; When will thy smiling face return? Shall all my joys on earth remove, And God forever hide his love? 7 My God, thy long delay to save, Will sink thy prisoner to the grave; My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye; Make haste to help before I die. 8 The night is witness to my tears, Distressing pains, distressing fears; Oh might I hear thy morning voice, How would my weary powers rejoice! 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, And lift my weary soul on high; For thee sit waiting all the day, And wear the tiresome hours away. 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show The paths in which my feet should go: If snares and foes beset the road, I'll flee to hide me near my God. 11 Teach me to do thy holy will, And lead me to thy heavenly hill: Let the good spirit of thy love Conduct me to thy courts above. 12 Then shall my soul no more complain, The tempter then shall rage in vain; And flesh that was my foe before, Shall never vex my spirit more. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English

Complaint of heavy Afflictions in Mind and Body

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #252 (1790) Topics: Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body; Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body First Line: My righteous Judge, my gracious God Lyrics: 1 My righteous Judge, my gracious God, Hear when I spread my hands abroad, And cry for succour from thy throne, O make thy truth and mercy known. 2 Let judgment not against me pass: Behold thy servant pleads thy grace; Should justice call us to thy bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burthen me; Down to the dust my life is brought, Like one long bury'd and forgot. 4 I dwell in darkness and unseen, My heart is desolate within, My thoughts in musing silence trace The antient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope To bear my sinking spirits up; I stretch my hands to God again, And thirst like parched lands for rain. 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn; When will thy smiling face return? Shall all my joys on earth remove, And God forever hide his love? 7 My God, thy long delay to save, Will sink thy prisoner to the grave; My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye; Make haste to help before I die. 8 The night is witness to my tears, Distressing pains, distressing fears; Oh might I hear thy morning voice, How would my weary powers rejoice! 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, And lift my weary soul on high; For thee sit waiting all the day, And wear the tiresome hours away. 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show The paths in which my feet should go: If snares and foes beset the road, I'll flee to hide me near my God. 11 Teach me to do thy holy will, And lead me to thy heavenly hill: Let the good spirit of thy love Conduct me to thy courts above. 12 Then shall my soul no more complain, The tempter then shall rage in vain; And flesh that was my foe before, Shall never vex my spirit more. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English

Complaint of heavy Afflictions in Mind and Body

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.) #269 (1786) Topics: Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body; Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body First Line: My righteous Judge, my gracious God Lyrics: 1 My righteous Judge, my gracious God, Hear when I spread my hands abroad, And cry for succour from thy throne, O make thy truth and mercy known. 2 Let judgment not against me pass: Behold thy servant pleads thy grace; Should justice call us to thy bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burthen me; Down to the dust my life is brought, Like one long bury'd and forgot. 4 I dwell in darkness and unseen, My heart is desolate within: My thoughts in musing silence trace The antient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope To bear my sinking spirits up; I stretch my hands to God again, And thirst like parched lands for rain. 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn; When will thy smiling face return? Shall all my joys on earth remove, And God forever hide his love? 7 My God, thy long delay to save, Will sink thy prisoner to the grave; My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye; Make haste to help before I die. 8 The night is witness to my tears, Distressing pains, distressing fears; Oh might I hear thy morning voice, How would my weary powers rejoice! 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, And lift my weary soul on high; For thee sit waiting all the day, And wear the tiresome hours away. 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show The paths in which my feet should go: If snares and foes beset the road, I'll flee to hide me near my God. 11 Teach me to do thy holy will, And lead me to thy heavenly hill: Let the good spirit of thy love Conduct me to thy courts above. 12 Then shall my soul no more complain, The tempter then shall rage in vain; And flesh that was my foe before, Shall never vex my spirit more. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English

Complaint of heavy Afflictions in Mind and Body

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #269 (1787) Topics: Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body; Afflicted their prayer; Afflictions very great; Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body First Line: My righteous Judge, my gracious God Lyrics: 1 My righteous Judge, my gracious God, Hear when I spread my hands abroad, And cry for succour from thy throne, O make thy truth and mercy known. 2 Let judgment not against me pass: Behold thy servant pleads thy grace; Should justice call us to thy bar, No man alive is guiltless there. 3 Look down in pity, Lord, and see The mighty woes that burthen me; Down to the dust my life is brought, Like one long bury'd and forgot. 4 I dwell in darkness and unseen, My heart is desolate within: My thoughts in musing silence trace The actient wonders of thy grace. 5 Thence I derive a glimpse of hope To bear my sinking spirits up; I stretch my hands to God again, And thirst like parched lands for rain. 6 For thee I thirst, I pray, I mourn; When will thy smiling face return? Shall all my joys on earth remove, And God forever hide his love? 7 My God, thy long delay to save, Will sink thy prisoner to the grave; My heart grows faint, and dim mine eye; Make haste to help before I die. 8 The night is witness to my tears, Distressing pains, distressing fears; Oh might I hear thy morning voice, How would my weary powers rejoice! 9 In thee I trust, to thee I sigh, And lift my weary soul on high; For thee sit waiting all the day, And wear the tiresome hours away. 10 Break off my fetters, Lord, and show The paths in which my feet should go: If snares and foes beset the road, I'll flee to hide me near my God. 11 Teach me to do thy holy will, And lead me to thy heavenly hill: Let the good spirit of thy love Conduct me to thy courts above. 12 Then shall my soul no more complain, The tempter then shall rage in vain; And flesh that was my foe before, Shall never vex my spirit more. Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English

Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them

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.) #219 (1786) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit First Line: Consider all my sorrows, Lord Lyrics: 1 Consider all my sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance 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 sufferings I endure, Flow from thy faithful care. 6 Before I knew thy chastening 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

Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #219 (1790) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit First Line: Consider all my sorrows, Lord Lyrics: 1 Consider all my sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance 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 sufferings I endure, Flow from thy faithful care. 6 Before I knew thy chastening 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

Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them

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.) #233 (1786) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit First Line: Consider all my sorrows, Lord Lyrics: 1 Consider all my sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance 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 sufferings I endure, Flow from thy faithful care. 6 Before I knew thy chastening 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

Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #233 (1787) Topics: Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit First Line: Consider all my sorrows, Lord Lyrics: 1 Consider all my sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance 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 sufferings I endure, Flow from thy faithful care. 6 Before I knew thy chastening rod, My feet were apt to stray; But now I learn to keep thy word, Nor wander from thy way. Scripture: Psalm 119:71 Languages: English

Praise for Gracious Deliverances

Hymnal: Bible Songs #220 (1901) Topics: Afflictions A blessing; Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From God; Afflictions Many and sore; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Purpose of; Church Afflicted First Line: O praise the Lord. for he is good, his grace is ever sure Scripture: Psalm 107:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: [O praise the Lord. for he is good, his grace is ever sure]

What crosses and afflictions meet

Hymnal: Church Hymn Book #CCCXI (1816) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Crosses and Afflictions Lyrics: 1 What crosses and afflictions meet, Whilst we on earth abide; With Satan and the world beset, And vex'd on ev'ry side. 2 Our toils and labours of this life, Are great and numberless; Our disappointments, frets and strife, Do ever mar our peace. 3 When we suppose we do possess The things that works our joys; They prove the cause of our distress, And are but trifling toys. 4 The world is but a vale of tears, A scene of constant woe: We live in constant dread and fears, While we live here below. 5 With anxious cares our minds are fill'd, For life and health and food: To such despairing thoughts we yield, When we should trust to God. 6 Such frail and feeble creatures we, We seek but never find, Such treasures as we hope should be; Real peace and joy of mind. 7 O mighty Saviour, gracious Lord! Bestow on us that pow'r: That we may trust unto thy word, And doubt and fear no more. Languages: English

Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions

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.) #114 (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise; With melody of sound record His honours and your joys. 2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky, "How terrible art thou! "Sinners before thy presence fly, "Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come see the wonders of our God, How glorious are his ways? In Moses hand he puts his rod, And clave the frighted seas. 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel pass'd the flood; There did the church begin their joy, And triumph in their God.] 5 He rules by his resistless might: Will rebel mortals dare Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war. 6 Oh bless our God, and never cease; Ye saints, fulfil his praise; He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. 7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls, To make our graces shine; So silver bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. 8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways We march at thy command, Led to possess the promis'd place By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English

Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #114 (1790) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise; With melody of sound record His honours and your joys. 2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky, "How terrible art thou! "Sinners before thy presence fly, "Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come see the wonders of our God, How glorious are his ways? In Moses hand he puts his rod, And clave the frighted seas. 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel pass'd the flood; There did the church begin their joy, And triumph in their God.] 5 He rules by his resistless might: Will rebel mortals dare Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war. 6 Oh bless our God, and never cease; Ye saints, fulfil his praise; He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. 7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls, To make our graces shine; So silver bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. 8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways We march at thy command, Led to possess the promis'd place By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English

Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions

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.) #122 (1786) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise; With melody of sound record His honours and your joys. 2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky, "How terrible art thou! "Sinners before thy presence fly, "Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come see the wonders of our God, How glorious are his ways? In Moses hand he puts his rod, And clave the frighted seas. 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel pass'd the flood; There did the church begin their joy, And triumph in their God.] 5 He rules by his resistless might: Will rebel mortals dare Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war. 6 Oh bless our God, and never cease; Ye saints, fulfil his praise; He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. 7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls, To make our graces shine; So silver bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. 8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways We march at thy command, Led to possess the promis'd place By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English

Governing Power and Goodness; or, Our Grace tried by Afflictions

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #122 (1787) Topics: Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction; Afflictions trying our graces; Grace Tried by Affliction First Line: Sing, all the nations to the Lord Lyrics: 1 Sing, all ye nations to the Lord, Sing with a joyful noise; With melody of sound record His honours and your joys. 2 Say to the Power that form'd the sky, "How terrible art thou! "Sinners before thy presence fly, "Or at thy feet they bow." 3 [Come see the wonders of our God, How glorious are his ways? In Moses hand he puts his rod, And clave the frighted seas. 4 He made the ebbing channel dry, While Israel pass'd the flood; There did the church begin their joy, And triumph in their God.] 5 He rules by his resistless might: Will rebel mortals dare Provoke th’ Eternal to the fight, And tempt that dreadful war. 6 Oh bless our God, and never cease; Ye saints, fulfil his praise; He keeps our life, maintains our peace, And guides our doubtful ways. 7 Lord, thou hast prov'd our suffering souls, To make our graces shine; So silver bears the burning coals, The metal to refine. 8 Through watery deeps and fiery ways We march at thy command, Led to possess the promis'd place By thine unerring hand. Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English

God Our Resort in Trouble

Hymnal: The Psalter #80 (1912) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From the Wicked; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Refuge in First Line: In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust Lyrics: 1 In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust, I call upon Thy Name; O save me in thy righteousness, Nor let me suffer shame. 2 Bow down Thy ear to my request, And swift deliv'rance send; Be Thou to me a rock of strength, A fortress to defend. 3 Since Thou my rock and fortress art, My leader be, and guide; From all temptation rescue me, Thou dost my strength abide. 4 To Thee my spirit I commend; Redemption is with Thee, O Thou Jehovah, God of truth, Who hast delivered me. 5 I hate all those that love the false, My trust is in the Lord; I will be glad, and joyfully Thy mercy will record. 6 For my affliction Thou hast seen, And known my many woes; Thou hast not let me be enslaved, But freed me from my foes. 7 Show mercy, Lord, to me distressed, And send my soul relief, My life is spent with bitterness, My strength consumed with grief. 8 I mourn and fail because of sin, Friends turn in dread away; Reproached am I and terrified, While foes conspire to slay. 9 But, Lord, in Thee is all my trust, Thou art my God, I cried; My life, my times are in Thy hand, I in Thy strength confide. 10 From all that persecute my soul thy gracious help I crave; O smile upon thy servant, Lord, And in Thy mercy save. 11 Let me not be ashamed, O Lord, I plead with Thee to save; but let the wicked be ashamed, And silent in the grave. 12 Yea, let their lips henceforth be mute Who words of falsehood seek, The lips which with contempt and pride Against the righteous speak. Scripture: Psalm 31 Languages: English Tune Title: BRECON

Comfort

Author: George Rawson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #456 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: In the dark and cloudy day Lyrics: 1 In the dark and cloudy day, When earth's riches flee away, And the last hope will not stay, Saviour, comfort me! 2 When the secret idol's gone That my poor heart yearned upon, Desolate, bereft, alone, Saviour, comfort me! 3 Thou, who wast so sorely tried, In the darkness crucified, Bid me in thy love confide; Saviour, comfort me! 4 Comfort me; I am cast down: 'Tis my heavenly Father's frown; I deserve it all, I own: Saviour, comfort me! 5 So it shall be good for me Much afflicted now to be, If thou wilt but tenderly, Saviour, comfort me! Languages: English Tune Title: LAST HOPE

Love seen in trials

Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #458 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: 'Tis my happiness below Lyrics: 1 "Tis my happiness below Not to live without the cross, But the Saviour's power to know, Sanctifying every loss. 2 Trials must and will befall; But with humble faith to see Love inscribed upon them all, This is happiness to me. 3 God in Israel sows the seeds Of affliction, pain and toil; These spring up and choke the weeds Which would else o'erspread the soil. 4 Did I meet no trials here, No chastisement by the way, Might I not with reason fear I should prove a castaway? 5 Trials make the promise sweet; Trials give new life to prayer; Trials bring me to his feet, Lay me low, and keep me there. Languages: English

The resort of the godly is trouble

Hymnal: Bible Songs #64 (1901) Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From the Wicked; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Refuge in First Line: Defend me, Lord, from shame Scripture: Psalm 31 Languages: English Tune Title: [Defend me, Lord, from shame]

Praise for Gracious Deliverances

Hymnal: The Psalter #294 (1912) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Afflictions Benefits of; Afflictions Deliverance from; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions From God; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Purpose of First Line: Men who walk in folly's way Lyrics: 1 Men who walk in folly's way, And to evil turn aside, Find that sorrow will repay Those who wisdom's laws defied; Down to death's dark portals led, They abhor their daily bread. 2 To Jehovah then they cry In their trouble, and He saves, Sends compassionate reply, Gives the health their spirit craves, Rescues them with gracious aid From the snares their folly laid. 3 Sons of men, awake to praise God the Lord Who reigns above, Gracious in His works and ways, Wondrous in redeeming love; Let them all thank off'rings bring, Celebrate His deeds, and sing. Scripture: Psalm 107 Languages: English Tune Title: SACRED MORN

"Not my will, but thine"

Author: Jane Borthwick Hymnal: Laudes Domini #450 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: My Jesus, as thou wilt! Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, as thou wilt! Oh, may thy will be thine; Into thy hand of love I would my all resign; Through sorrow, or through joy, Conduct me as thine own, And help me still to say, My Lord, thy will be done! 2 My Jesus, as thou wilt! Though seen through many a tear, Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear; Since thou on earth hast wept, And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with thee, My Lord, thy will be done! 3 My Jesus, as thou wilt! All shall be well for me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with thee: Straight to my home above I travel calmly on, And sing, in life or death, My Lord, thy will be done! Languages: English Tune Title: JEWETT

"He knoweth the way"

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Laudes Domini #451 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: Thy way, not mine, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Thy way, not mine, O Lord, However dark it be! Lead me by thine own hand; Choose out my path for me. I dare not choose my lot; I would not, if I might; Choose thou for me, my God, So shall I walk aright. 2 The kingdom that I seek Is thine: so let the way That leads to it be thine, Else I must surely stray. Take thou my cup, and it With joy or sorrow fill, As best to thee may seem; Choose thou my good and ill. 3 Choose thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health; Choose thou my cares for me, My poverty or wealth. Not mine, not mine the choice, In things or great or small; Be thou my Guide, my Strength, My Wisdom and my All. Languages: English

Resting in God

Author: K. R. Hagenbach Hymnal: Laudes Domini #452 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: Since thy Father's arm sustains thee Lyrics: 1 Since thy Father's arm sustains thee, Peaceful be; When a chastening hand restrains thee, It is he! Know his love in full completeness Fills the measure of thy weakness; If he wound thy spirit sore, Trust him more. 2 Without murmur, uncomplaining, In his hand Lay whatever things thou canst not Understand; Though the world thy folly spurneth, From thy faith in pity turneth, Peace, thy inmost soul shall fill Lying still. 3 Fearest sometimes that thy Father Hath forgot? When the clouds around thee gather, Doubt him not! Always hath the daylight broken Always hath he comfort spoken Better hath he been for years, Than thy fears. 4 To his own thy Saviour giveth Daily strength; To each troubled soul that liveth Peace at length: Weakest lambs have largest sharing Of this tender Shepherd's caring; Ask him not, then when or how Only bow. Languages: English Tune Title: HARVEY

A Hymn of Trust

Author: Miss H. O. Knowlton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #453 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: I cannot tell if short or long Lyrics: 1 I cannot tell if short or long My earthly journey be; But, all the way, I know thy rod And staff will comfort me. 2 Though fierce temptations lie in wait, What need have I to care? Thou wilt not suffer them to hurt Beyond my strength to bear. 3 What storms may beat, what burdens fall, My soul would not avoid; Who follows thee, O Lord, may be Cast down, but not destroyed. 4 Though over steep and rugged ways My weary feet be brought, Still following where thy footprints lead, I take no anxious thought. 5 Oh, perfect peace! oh, endless rest! No care, no vain alarms; Beneath my every cross I find The Everlasting Arms. Languages: English Tune Title: TRUST

"Lead thou me on!"

Author: John H. Newman Hymnal: Laudes Domini #454 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: Lead, kindly Light! amid the encircling gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light! amid the encircling gloom, Lead thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead thou me on; Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou Shouldst lead me on; I love to choose and see my path; but now Lead thou me on: I loved the garish day, and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will, Remember not past years. 3 So long thy power has blessed me, sure it still Will lead me on O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile! Languages: English Tune Title: LUX BENIGNA

"Thy will be done"

Author: Charlotte Elliott Hymnal: Laudes Domini #455 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: My God, my Father! while I stray Lyrics: 1 My God, my Father! while I stray Far from my home, in life's rough way, Oh! teach me from my heart to say Thy will be done. 2 If thou couldst call me to resign What most I prize it ne'er was mine I only yield thee what was thine; Thy will be done. 3 If but my fainting heart be blest With thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to thee I leave the rest; Thy will be done. 4 Renew my will from day to day, Blend it with thine, and take sway All now that makes it hard to say, Thy will be done. 5 Then when on earth I breathe no more The prayer oft mixed with tears before, I'll sing upon a happier shore, Thy will be done. Languages: English Tune Title: HERBERT

"For he careth"

Author: William Hammond Hymnal: Laudes Domini #457 (1890) Topics: Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions; Afflictions; Christians Afflictions; Hope Under Afflictions First Line: Cast thy burden on the Lord Lyrics: 1 Cast thy burden on the Lord, Only lean upon his word; Thou wilt soon have cause to bless His unchanging faithfulness. 2 He sustains thee by his hand, He enables thee to stand; Those, whom Jesus once hath loved, From his grace are never moved. 3 Heaven and earth may pass away, God's free grace shall not decay; He hath promised to fulfill All the pleasure of his will. 4 Jesus! guardian of thy flock, Be thyself our constant rock; Make us by thy powerful hand, Firm as Zion's mountain stand. Languages: English

God the Righteous Judge

Hymnal: The Psalter #253 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Afflictions Benefits of; Afflictions Comfort under; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Church Afflicted First Line: O Lord, Thou Judge of all the earth Lyrics: 1 O Lord, Thou Judge of all the earth, To Whom all vengeance doth belong, Arise and show Thy glory forth, Requite the proud, condemn the wrong. 2 How long, O Lord, in boastful pride Shall wicked men triumphant stand? How long shall they afflict Thy saints And devastate Thy chosen land? 3 The widow and the fatherless They slay, and helpless strangers smith; The faithful God they do not fear, They say the Lord will not requite. 4 Be wise, ye fools and brutish men; Shall not He see Who formed the eye? Shall not He hear Who formed the ear, And judge, Who reigneth, God Most High? 5 The Lord will judge in righteousness, From Him all truth and knowledge flow; The foolish thoughts of wicked men, How vain they are the Lord doth know. 6 That man is blest whom Thou, O Lord, With chastening hand dost teach Thy will, For in the day when sinners fall That man in peace abideth still. 7 The Lord will not cast off His own, Nor His inheritance forsake; Just judgment shall at length prevail, And upright hearts shall courage take. 8 Who will arise for my defense Against the wicked in the land? Against iniquity and wrong What man for me will valiant stand? 9 Unless the Lord had been my help, My life had quickly passed away; But when my foot had almost slipped, O Lord, Thy mercy was my stay. 10 Amid the doubts that fill my mind Thy comforts, Lord, bring joy to me; Can wickedness, though throned in might, Have fellowship, O Lord, with Thee? 11 The wicked, in their might arrayed, Against the righteous join their power, But to the Lord I flee for help, He is my refuge and my tower. 12 Our God, the refuge of His saints, Will fight against iniquity; Avenger of the innocent The Lord omnipotent will be. Scripture: Psalm 94 Languages: English Tune Title: LYTHAM

Psalm 94 Part 1

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.202 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflicted saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Afflictions sanctified; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: O God, to whom revenge belongs Lyrics: O God, to whom revenge belongs, "Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears:" When will the fools be wise? Can he be deaf who formed their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod; Thy providences and thy book Shall make them know their God. Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. But God will ne'er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer's sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:1-2 Languages: English

Psalm 94 Part 2

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.203 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflicted saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Afflictions sanctified; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions First Line: Who will arise and plead my right Lyrics: Who will arise and plead my right Against my num'rous foes, While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose? Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustained my fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. "Alas! my sliding feet!" I cried; Thy promise was my prop; Thy grace stood constant by my side, Thy Spirit bore me up. While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws; But God my refuge rules the skies, He will defend my cause. Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English

Divine Chastisement

Hymnal: The Psalter #12 (1912) Topics: Afflictions Complaint of; Afflictions From God; Afflictions Many and Severe; Afflictions Prayer in; Afflictions Refuge in; Church Afflicted First Line: Lord, rebuke me not in anger Lyrics: 1 Lord, rebuke me not in anger; Chastened sore I waste away; Pity my distress and hear me; Lord, how long wilt Thou delay? 2 Come, O Lord, my soul deliver, In Thy loving-kindness save. Shall the dead Thy Name remember? Who shall praise Thee in the grave? 3 Pity, Lord, my sad condition; I am weary and distressed; Many adversaries vex me, Weeping, I can find no rest. 4 Now the foes that seek to harm me, Quickly put to shame, shall flee, For the Lord hath heard my weeping, And He will regard my plea. Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English Tune Title: ZENO

The Equity of God's Providence

Hymnal: Bible Songs #189 (1901) Topics: Afflictions A blessing; Afflictions Comfort under; Afflictions For sin; Afflictions Purpose of; Afflictions Submission under; Church Afflicted First Line: O God the Lord, to Whom alone Scripture: Psalm 94 Languages: English Tune Title: [O God the Lord, to Whom alone]

The Saints Trial and Safety; or, moderated Afflictions

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #238a (1740) Topics: Afflicted moderated; Grace tried by afflictions First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they That rest their Souls on GOD; Firm as the Mount where David dwelt, Or where the Ark abode. 2 As Mountains stood to guard The City's sacred Ground, So GOD, and his Almighty Love Embrace his Saints around. 3 What though the Father's Rod Drop a chastising Stroke, Yet, lest it wound their Souls too deep, Its Fury shall be broke. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose Faith and pious Fear, Whose Hope, and Love, and ev'ry grace, Proclaim their Hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the Tyrant's Rage Too long oppress the Saint; The GOD of Isr'el will support His Children, lest they faint. 6 But if our slavish Fear Will chuse the Road to Hell, We must expect our Portion there, Where bolder Sinners dwell. Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English

Who will arise and plead my right

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #362 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflicted saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Afflictions sanctified; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions Lyrics: Who will arise and plead my right Against my num'rous foes, While earth and hell their force unite, And all my hopes oppose? Had not the Lord, my rock, my help, Sustained my fainting head, My life had now in silence dwelt, My soul amongst the dead. "Alas! my sliding feet!" I cried; Thy promise was my prop; Thy grace stood constant by my side, Thy Spirit bore me up. While multitudes of mournful thoughts Within my bosom roll, Thy boundless love forgives my faults, Thy comforts cheer my soul. Powers of iniquity may rise, And frame pernicious laws; But God my refuge rules the skies, He will defend my cause. Let malice vent her rage aloud, Let bold blasphemers scoff; The Lord our God shall judge the proud And cut the sinners off. Scripture: Psalm 94:16-23 Languages: English

O God, to whom revenge belongs

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #403 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Afflicted saints happy; Afflictions instruction by them; Afflictions of saints and sinners different; Afflictions sanctified; Instructive afflictions; Sanctified afflictions Lyrics: O God, to whom revenge belongs, "Proclaim thy wrath aloud; Let sovereign power redress our wrongs, Let justice smite the proud. They say, "The Lord nor sees nor hears:" When will the fools be wise? Can he be deaf who formed their ears? Or blind, who made their eyes? He knows their impious thoughts are vain, And they shall feel his power; His wrath shall pierce their souls with pain In some surprising hour. But if thy saints deserve rebuke, Thou hast a gentler rod; Thy providences and thy book Shall make them know their God. Blest is the man thy hands chastise, And to his duty draw; Thy scourges make thy children wise When they forget thy law. But God will ne'er cast off his saints, Nor his own promise break He pardons his inheritance For their Redeemer's sake. Scripture: Psalm 94:7-14 Languages: English

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