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Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #76 (1835) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Creation and Providence; Grace and providence; Providence in air, earth, and sea; God his being, attributes, and providence; Providence and grace; Works of creation and providence Lyrics: Praise ye the Lord; 'tis good to raise Our hearts and voices in his praise; His nature and his works invite To make this duty our delight. The Lord builds up Jerusalem, And gathers nations to his name; His mercy melts the stubborn soul, And makes the broken spirit whole. He formed the stars, those heav'nly flames; He counts their numbers, calls their names; His wisdom's vast, and knows no bound, A deep where all our thoughts are drowned. Great is our Lord, and great his might; And all his glories infinite: He crowns the meek, rewards the just, And treads the wicked to the dust. Sing to the Lord, exalt him high, Who spreads his clouds all round the sky; There he prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain. He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn; The beasts with food his hands supply, And the young ravens when they cry. What is the creature's skill or force, The sprightly man, the warlike horse, The nimble wit, the active limb? All are too mean delights for him. But saints are lovely in his sight, He views his children with delight; He sees their hope, he knows their fear, And looks, and loves his image there. Scripture: Psalm 147 Languages: English

Divine Providence in Air, Earth and Sea; or, The GOD of Nature and Grace

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #111 (1740) Topics: God his Being, Attributes and Providence; Providence in Air, Earth and Sea First Line: The GOD of our Salvation hears Lyrics: 1 The GOD of our Salvation hears The Groans of Sion mix'd with Tears; Yet when he comes with kind Designs, Through all the Way his Terror shines. 2 On him the Race of Man depends, Far as the Earth's remotest Ends, Where the Creator's Name is known, By Nature's feeble Light alone. 3 Sailors, that travel o'er the Flood, Address their frighted Souls to GOD, When Tempests rage and Billows roar At dreadful Distance from the Shore. 4 He bids the noisy Tempests cease; He calms the raging Crowd to Peace, When a tumultuous Nation raves Wild as the Winds, and loud as Waves. 5 Whole Kingdoms shaken by the Storm, He settles in a peaceful Form; Mountains establish'd by his Hand, Firm on their old Foundations stand. 6 Behold his Ensigns sweep the Sky, New Comets blaze, and Lightnings fly; The Heathen Lands, with swift Surprize, From the bright Horrors turn their Eyes. 7 At his Command the Morning-Ray Smiles in the East, and leads the Day, He guides the Sun's declining Wheels Over the Tops of Western Hills. 8 Seasons and Times obey his Voice; The Ev'ning and the Morn rejoice To see the Earth made soft with Show'rs, Laden with Fruit, and drest in Flow'rs. 9 'Tis from his watry Stores on high He gives the thirsty Ground Supply; He walks upon the Clouds, and thence Doth his enriching Drops dispense. 10 The Desert grows a fruitful Field, Abundant Fruit the Vallies yield; The Vallies shout with chearful Voice, And neighb'ring Hills repeat their Joys. 11 The Pastures smile in green Array, There Lambs and larger Cattle play; The larger Cattle and the Lamb Each in his Language speaks thy Name. 12 Thy Works pronounce thy Pow'r divine; O'er every Field thy Glories shine; Through ev'ry Month thy Gifts appear; Great GOD, thy Goodness crowns the Year. Scripture: Psalm 65:5-13 Languages: English

The Providence of GOD in Air, Earth and Sea; or, The Blessing of Rain

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #113b (1740) Topics: God his Being, Attributes and Providence; Providence in Air, Earth and Sea First Line: 'Tis by thy Strength the Mountains stand Lyrics: 1 'Tis by thy Strength the Mountains stand, GOD of eternal Pow'r; The Sea grows calm at thy Command, And Tempests cease to roar. 2 Thy Morning-Light and Ev'ning Shade Successive Comforts bring; Thy plenteous Fruits make Harvest glad, Thy Flow'rs adorn the Spring. 3 Seasons and Times, and Moons and Hours, Heav'n, Earth, and Air are thine; When Clouds distil in fruitful Show'rs, The Author is divine. 4 Those wand'ring Cisterns in the Sky, Borne by the Winds around With watry Treasures well supply The Furrows of the Ground. 5 The thirsty Ridges drink their Fill, And Ranks of Corn appear; Thy Ways abound with Blessings still, Thy Goodness crowns the Year. Scripture: Psalm 65 Languages: English

The Mystery of Providence unfolded

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.) #130 (1786) Topics: Providence its mystery unfolded; Providence its mystery unfolded First Line: Sure there's a righteous God Lyrics: 1 Sure there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain; Though men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools with scornful eyes In robes of honour shine. 3 [Pamper'd with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 4 Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure, Through all their life oppression reigns, And racks the humble poor. 5 Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God; Their malice blasts the good man's name, And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I with flowing tears Indulg'd my doubts to rise; "Is there a God that sees or hears "The things below the skies? 7 The tumults of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power Did my mistake amend: I view'd the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go; And oh that dreadful fiery deep That waits their fall below! 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine: I call my God my portion now, And all my powers are thine. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English

The Mystery of Providence unfolded

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #130 (1790) Topics: Providence its mystery unfolded; Providence its mystery unfolded First Line: Sure there's a righteous God Lyrics: 1 Sure there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain; Though men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools with scornful eyes In robes of honour shine. 3 [Pamper'd with wonton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 4 Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure, Through all their life oppression reigns, And racks the humble poor. 5 Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God; Their malice blasts the good man's name, And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I with flowing tears Indulg'd my doubts to rise; "Is there a God that sees or hears "The things below the skies? 7 The tumult of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power Did my mistake amend: I view'd the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go; And oh that dreadful fiery deep That waits their fall below! 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine: I call my God my portion now, And all my powers are thine. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English

Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children

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.) #137a (1786) Topics: Providence recorded; Providence recorded First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God perform'd of old; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make his glories known; His works of power and grace; And we'll convey his wonders down Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs, That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget his works, But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English

Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #137a (1790) Topics: Providence recorded; Providence recorded First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God perform'd of old; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make his glories known; His works of power and grace; And we'll convey his wonders down Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs, That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget his works, But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English

The Mystery of Providence unfolded

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.) #138b (1786) Topics: Providence its mystery unfolded; Providence its mystery unfolded First Line: Sure there's a righteous God Lyrics: 1 Sure there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain; Though men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools with scornful eyes In robes of honour shine. 3 [Pamper'd with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 4 Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure, Through all their life oppression reigns, And racks the humble poor. 5 Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God; Their malice blasts the good man's name, And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I with flowing tears Indulg'd my doubts to rise; "Is there a God that sees or hears "The things below the skies? 7 The tumults of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power Did my mistake amend: I view'd the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go; And oh that dreadful fiery deep That waits their fall below! 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine: I call my God my portion now, And all my powers are thine. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English

The Mystery of Providence unfolded

Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #138b (1787) Topics: Providence its mystery unfolded; Providence its mystery unfolded First Line: Sure there's a righteous God Lyrics: 1 Sure there's a righteous God, Nor is religion vain; Though men of vice may boast aloud, And men of grace complain. 2 I saw the wicked rise, And felt my heart repine, While haughty fools with scornful eyes In robes of honour shine. 3 [Pamper'd with wanton ease, Their flesh looks full and fair, Their wealth rolls in like flowing seas, And grows without their care. 4 Free from the plagues and pains That pious souls endure, Through all their life oppression reigns, And racks the humble poor. 5 Their impious tongues blaspheme The everlasting God; Their malice blasts the good man's name, And spreads their lies abroad. 6 But I with flowing tears Indulg'd my doubts to rise; "Is there a God that sees or hears "The things below the skies?"] 7 The tumults of my thought Held me in hard suspense, Till to thy house my feet were brought To learn thy justice thence. 8 Thy word with light and power Did my mistake amend: I view'd the sinners' life before, But here I learnt their end. 9 On what a slippery steep The thoughtless wretches go; And oh that dreadful fiery deep That waits their fall below! 10 Lord, at thy feet I bow, My thoughts no more repine: I call my God my portion now, And all my powers are thine. Scripture: Psalm 73 Languages: English

Providence of God recorded; or, pious Education and Instruction of Children

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.) #146a (1786) Topics: Providence recorded; Providence recorded First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds Lyrics: 1 Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God perform'd of old; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told. 2 He bids us make his glories known; His works of power and grace; And we'll convey his wonders down Through every rising race. 3 Our lips shall tell them to our sons, And they again to theirs, That generations yet unborn May teach them to their heirs. 4 Thus shall they learn, in God alone Their hope securely stands, That they may ne'er forget his works, But practise his commands. Scripture: Psalm 78 Languages: English