A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#56

56. Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord

1. Rejoice ye righteous, in the Lord,
'Tis yours his Fame to raise.
2. Take Psalt'ry, Harp, and Ten-string'd Lute,
And join in Songs of Praise.
3. Take a new Song, play skillfully;
Loud let the Musick sound.
4. For wise, and just, the Lord's Words are,
His Works with Truth abound.

5. Justice, and Truth, he loves; the Earth
Is with his Goodness fill'd,
6. One Word from God the Heav'ns made,
Their Host his Spirit will'd.
7. He gather'd the vast rowling Seas,
Into a solid Heap;
In Store-houses reserves the Depths;
Which stated Limits keep.

8. Let all the Earth, and all the Worlds
In Fear, before him, stand.
9. The Lord but spake, and it was made;
'Twas fix'd at his Command.
10. The Lord the Heathen's Counsels baulks;
He makes their Purpose vain.
11. But firm his Counsel stands; his Thoughts
Thro' ev'ry Age remain.

Second Part

12. That Nation's bless'd whose God's the Lord,
Whom he hath chose his own.
13. The Lord, to view the Sons of Men,
From Heaven looketh down.
14. He, all the Earth's Inhabitants,
From's dwelling Place surveys.
15. Their Hearts he fashioneth alike;
And all their Works he weighs.

16. No King is sav'd by num'rous Hosts;
By Strength the Strong's not freed.
17. 'Tis vain to look for Safety, from
The Horses Strength, or Speed.
18. God's Eye's on them that do him fear;
Whose Hopes in's Grace survive:
19. In War to save their Soul from Death;
In Famine keep alive.

20. Our longing Soul waits for the Lord;
He is our Help and Shield.
21. Since in his holy Name we trust,
Our Hearts with Joy are fill'd.
22. O let thy tender Mercy, Lord,
On us abiding be;
As thou do'st know our steadfast Trust
Is plac'd alone in Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1752
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33

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