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The Way and End of the Righteous and the Wicked

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #1 (1740) First Line: Blest is the Man who shuns the Place Lyrics: 1 Blest is the Man who shuns the Place Where Sinners love to meet; Who fears to tread their wicked Ways, And hates the Scoffer's Seat: 2 But in the Statutes of the Lord Has plac'd his chief Delight; By Day he reads or hears the Word, And meditates by Night. 3 (He like a Plant of gen'rous Kind, By living Waters set, Safe from the Storms and blasting Wind, Enjoys a peaceful State.] 4 Green as the Leaf, and ever fair Shall his Profession shine; While Fruit of Holiness appear Like Clusters on the Vine. 5 Not so the Impious and Unjust; What vain Designs they form! Their Hopes are blown away like Dust, Or Chaff before the Storm. 6 Sinners in Judgment shall not stand Amongst the Sons of Grace, When Christ the Judge at his right Hand, Appoints his Saints a Place. 7 His Eye beholds the Path they tread, His Heart approves it well; But crooked Ways of Sinners lead Down to the Gates of Hell. Topics: Blessings of a person; Charity and justice; End of Righteous and Wicked; Happy Saint and cursed Sinner; Judgment day; Love of God to the righteous, and hatred to the wicked; Meditation; Saints and Sinners End; Saints and Sinners Portion Scripture: Psalm 1 Languages: English

The Saint Happy, the Sinner Miserable

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #2 (1740) First Line: The Man is ever blest Lyrics: 1 The Man is ever blest Who shuns the Sinners Ways, Among their Counsels never stands, Nor takes the Scorner's Place. 2 But makes the Law of God His Study and Delight, Amidst the Labours of the Day, And Watches of the Night. 3 He like a Tree shall thrive, With Waters near the Root: Fresh as the Leaf his Name shall live His Works are heav'nly Fruit. 4 Not so th' ungoldy Race, They no such Blessings find; Their Hopes shall flee like empty Chaff Before the driving Wind. 5 How will they bear to stand Before that Judgement-Seat, Where all the Saints at Christ's Right-Hand in full Assembly meet? 6 He knows, and he approves The Ways the Righteous go; But Sinners and their Works shall meet A dreadful Overthrow. Topics: Blessings of a person; Charity and justice; End of Righteous and Wicked; Happy Saint and cursed Sinner; Judgment day; Love of God to the righteous, and hatred to the wicked; Meditation; Saints and Sinners End; Saints and Sinners Portion Scripture: Psalm 1 Languages: English

The Difference between the Righteous and the Wicked

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #3 (1740) First Line: Happy the Man, whose cautious Feet Lyrics: 1 Happy the Man, whose cautious Feet Shun the broad Way that Sinners go, Who hates the Place where Atheists meet, And fears to talk as Scoffers do. 2 He loves t' employ the Morning-Light Amongst the Statutes of the Lord; And spends the wakeful Hours of Night, With Pleasure, pondering o'er the Word. 3 He like a Plant by gentle Streams, Shall flourish in immortal Green; And Heav'n will shine with kindest Beams On every Work his Hands begin. 4 But Sinners find their Counsels crost; As Chaff before the Tempest flies, So shall their Hopes be blown and lost, When the last Trumpet shakes the Skies. 5 In vain the Rebel seeks to stand In Judgment with the pious Race: The dreadful Judge with stern Command, Divides him to a different Place. 6 "Strait is the Way my Saints have trod, "I blessed the Path, and drew it plain; "But you would chuse the crooked Road; "And down it leads to endless Pain." Topics: Blessings of a person; Charity and justice; End of Righteous and Wicked; Happy Saint and cursed Sinner; Judgment day; Love of God to the righteous, and hatred to the wicked; Meditation; Saints and Sinners End; Saints and Sinners Portion Scripture: Psalm 1 Languages: English

Christ Dying, Rising, Interceding, and Reigning

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #4 (1740) First Line: Maker and Sovereign Lord Lyrics: 1 [Maker and Sovereign Lord Of Heaven, and Earth, and Seas, Thy Providence confirms thy Word, And answers thy Decrees. 2 The Things so long foretold By David are fulfill'd, When Jews and Gentiles join to slay Jesus, thine only Child.] 3 Why did the Gentiles rage, And Jews with one Accord Bend all their Counsels to destroy Th' Anointed of the Lord? 4 Rulers and Kings agree To form a vain Design; Against the Lord their Pow'rs unite, Against his Christ they join. 5 The Lord derides their Rage, And will support his Throne; He that hath rais'd him from the Dead Hath own'd him for his Son. Pause 6 Now he's ascended high, And asks to rule the Earth; The Merit of his Blood he pleads, And pleads his heav'nly Birth. 7 He asks, and GOD bestows A large Inheritance; Far as the World's remotest Ends His Kingdom shall advance. 8 The Nations that rebel Must feel his Iron Rod: He'll vindicate those Honors well Which he received from GOD. 9 [Be wise, ye Rulers, now, And worship at his Throne; With trembling Joy, ye People, bow To GOD's exalted Son. 10 If once his Wrath arise, Ye perish on the Place; Then blessed is the Soul that flies For Refuge to his Grace.] Topics: Christ his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; Gentiles given to Christ; Resurrection and death of Christ; Submission to Christ Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English

Why did the Nations join to slay

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #5 (1740) Lyrics: 1 Why did the Nations join to slay The Lord's anointed Son? Why did they cast his Laws away, And tread his Gospel down? 2 The Lord that sits above the Skies, Derides their Rage below, He speaks with Vengeance in his Eyes, And strikes their Spirits through. 3 "I call him my Eternal Son, "And raise him from the Dead; "I make my holy Hill his Throne, "And wide his Kingdom spread. 4 "Ask me, my Son, and then enjoy "The utmost Heathen Lands: "Thy Rod of Iron shall destroy "The Rebel that withstands." 5 Be wise, ye Rulers of the Earth, Obey th' Anointed Lord, Adore the King of heav'nly Birth, And tremble at his Word. 6 With humble Love address his Throne; For if he frown, ye die: Those are secure, and those alone, Who on his Grace rely. Topics: Christ his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; Gentiles given to Christ; Resurrection and death of Christ; Submission to Christ Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English

Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #6 (1740) First Line: Why did the Jews proclaim their Rage? Lyrics: 1 Why did the Jews proclaim their Rage? The Romans why their Swords employ; Against the Lord their Powers engage, His dear Anointed to destroy? 2 "Come, let us break his Bands, they say, "This Man shall never give us Laws;" And thus they cast his Yoke away, And nail'd the Monarch to the Cross. e But GOD, who high in Glory reigns, Laughs at their Pride, their Rage controuls; He'll vex their Hearts with inward Pains, And speak in Thunder to their Souls. 4 "I will maintain the King I made "On Zion's everlasting Hill, "My Hand shall bring him from the Dead, "And he shall stand your Sovereign still." 5 [His wondrous Rising from the Earth Makes his eternal Godhead known; The Lord declares his heavenly Birth, "This day have I begot my Son. 6 "Ascend, my Son, to my Right-hand, "There thou shalt ask, and I bestow, "The utmost Bounds of Heathen Lands; "To thee the Northern Isles shall bow."] 7 But Nations that resist his Grace Shall fall beneath his Iron Stroke; His Rod shall crush his Foes with Ease, As Potters Earthen Work is broke. Pause. 8 Now ye that sit on earthly Thrones, Be wise, and serve the Lord, the Lamb: Now at his Feet submit your Crowns, Rejoice and tremble at his Name. 9 With humble Love address the Son, Lest he grow angry, and ye die; His Wrath will burn to Worlds unknown, If ye provoke his jealousy. 10 His Storms shall drive you quick to Hell, He is a GOD, and ye but Dust; Happy the Souls that know him well, And make his Grace their only Trust. Topics: Christ his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; Gentiles given to Christ; Resurrection and death of Christ; Submission to Christ Scripture: Psalm 2 Languages: English

Doubts and Fears supprest: or GOD our Defence from Sin and Satan

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #7 (1740) First Line: My God, how many are my Fears! Lyrics: 2 My GOD, how many are my Fears! How fast my Foes increase! Conspiring my eternal Death, They break my present Peace. 2 The lying Tempter would persuade There's no Relief in Heav'n; And all my swelling Sins appear Too big to be forgiv'n. 3 But thou, my Glory and my Strength, Shalt on the Tempter tread, Shalt silence all my threat'ning Guilt, And raise my drooping Head. 4 [I cry'd, and from his holy Hill He bowed a list'ning Ear; I call'd my Father, and my GOD, And he subdu'd my Fear. 5 He shed soft Slumbers on mine Eyes; In spight of all my Foes; I woke, and wonder'd at the Grace That guarded my repose.] 6 What though the Hosts of Death and Hell All arm'd against me stood: Terrors no more shall shake my Soul; My Refuge is my GOD. 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy Grace, While I thy Glory sing; My GOD has broke the Serpent's Teeth, And Death has lost his Sting. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs, His Arm alone can save. Blessings attend thy People here, And reach beyond the Grave. Topics: Defense in God; Deliverance from Temptations; Doubts and Fears suppressed; God our Defense and Salvation; Health prayed for; Morning Psalm; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Temptations support under them Scripture: Psalm 3 Languages: English

A Morning Psalm

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #8a (1740) First Line: O Lord, how many are my Foes Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how many are my Foes, In this weak State of Flesh and Blood! My Peace they daily discompose, But my Defence and Hope is GOD. 2 Tir'd with the Burdens of the Day, To thee I rais'd an Evening Cry: Thou heard'st when I began to pray, And thine Almighty Help was nigh. 3 Supported by thine heav'nly Aid, I laid me down, and slept secure: Not Death should make my Heart afraid, Though I should wake and rise no more. 4 But God sustain'd me all the Night; Salvation doth to GOD belong: He rais'd my Head to see the Light, And make his Praise my Morning Song. Topics: Defense in God; Deliverance from Temptations; Doubts and Fears suppressed; God our Defense and Salvation; Health prayed for; Morning Psalm; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Temptations support under them Scripture: Psalm 3:1-5 Languages: English

Hearing of Prayer, or GOD our Portion, and Christ our Hope

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #8b (1740) First Line: O God of Grace and Righteousness Lyrics: 1 O GOD of Grace and Righteousness, Hear and attend when I complain: Thou hast enlarg'd me in Distress, Bow down a gracious Ear again. 2 Ye Sons of Men, in vain ye try To turn my Glory into Shame: How long will Scoffers love to lye, And dare reproach my Saviour's Name? 3 Know that the Lord divides his Saints From all the Tribes of Ken beside; He hears the Cry of Penitents, For the dear Sake of Christ that dy'd. 4 When our obedient Hands have done A Thousand Works of Righteousness, We put our Trust in GOD alone, And Glory in his pard'ning Grace. 5 Let the unthinking Many say, "Who will bestow some earthly Good?" But, Lord, thy Light and Love we pray; Our Souls desire this heavenly food. 6 Then shall my chearful Pow'rs rejoice, At Grace and Favour so divine, Nor will I change my happy Choice For all their Corn, and all their Wine. Topics: Christ Our Hope; Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Evening Psalm; God our portion, and Christ our hope; Hearing of Prayer and Salvation Scripture: Psalm 4:1-3 Languages: English

An Evening Psalm

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #9a (1740) First Line: Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray Lyrics: 1 Lord, thou wilt hear me when I pray, I am for ever thine; I fear before thee all the Day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary Head, From Cares and Business free, 'Tis sweet conversing on my Bed With my own Heart and Thee. 3 I pay this Evening Sacrifice; And when my Work is done, Great GOD, my Faith and Hope relies Upon thy Grace alone. 4 Thus with my Thoughts compos'd to Peace, I'll give mine Eyes to Sleep; Thy Hand in Safety keeps my Days, And will my Slumbers keep. Topics: Christ Our Hope; Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Evening Psalm; God our portion, and Christ our hope; Hearing of Prayer and Salvation Scripture: Psalm 4:3-5 Languages: English

For the Lord's Day Morning

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #9b (1740) First Line: Lord, in the Morning thou shalt hear Lyrics: 1 Lord in the Morning thou shalt hear My Voice ascending high; To thee will I direct my Pray'r, To thee lift up mine Eye. 2 Up to the Hills where Christ is gone To plead for all his Saints, Presenting at his Father's Throne Our Songs and our Complaints. 3 Thou art a GOD, before whose Sight The Wicked shall not stand, Sinners shall ne'er be thy Delight, Nor dwell at thy Right Hand. 4 But to thy House will I resort, To taste thy Mercies there; I will frequent thine holy Court, And worship in thy Fear. 5 O may thy Spirit guide my Feet In Ways of Righteousness! Make every Path of Duty strait, And plain before my Face. Pause. 6 My watchful Enemies combine To tempt my Feet astray; They flatter with a base Design, To make my Soul their Prey. 7 Lord crush the Serpent in the Dust, And all his Plots destroy; While those that in thy Mercy trust, For ever shout for Joy. 8 The Men that love and fear thy Name Shall see their Hopes fulfill'd; The mighty GOD will compass them With Favour as a Shield. Topics: Direction and Defense prayed for; God goodness and truth; Lord's Day Morning Scripture: Psalm 5 Languages: English

Complaint in Sickness; or Diseases healed

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #10 (1740) First Line: In Anger, Lord, rebuke me not Lyrics: 1 In Anger, Lord, rebuke me not, Withdraw the dreadful Storm; Nor let thy Fury grow so hot Against a feeble Worm. 2 My Soul's bow'd down with heavy Cares, My Flesh with Pain opprest: My Couch is Witness to my Tears, My tears forbid my Rest. 3 Sorrow and Pain wear out my Days; I waste the Night with Cries, Counting the Minutes as they pass, 'Till the slow Morning rise. 4 Shall I be still tormented more? Mine Eye consum'd with Grief? How long, my God, how long, before Thine Hand affords Relief? 5 He hears when Dust and Ashes speak, He pities all our Groans; He saves us for his Mercy's Sake, And heals our broken Bones. 6 The Virtue of his sov'reign Word Restores our fainting Breath; For silent Graves praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in Death. Topics: Complaint of sickness; Deliverance from Temptations; Devotions on a sick Bed; Harvest; Satan subdued; Sickness healed; Temptations in sickness; Victory over temptations Scripture: Psalm 6

Temptation in Sickness overcome

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #11 (1740) First Line: Lord, I can suffer thy rebukes Lyrics: 1 Lord, I can suffer thy rebukes, When thou with Kindness dost chastise; But thy fierce Wrath I cannot bear, O let it not against me rise! 2 Pity my languishing Estate, And ease the Sorrows that I feel; The Wounds thine heavy Hand hath made, O let thy gentler Touches heal! 3 See how I pass my weary Days In Sighs and Groans; and when 'tis Night My Bed is water'd with my Tears; My Grief consumes, and dims my Sight. 4 Look, how the Powers of Nature mourn! How long, Almighty GOD, how long? When shall thine Hour of Grace return? When shall I make thy Grace my Song? 5 I feel my Flesh so near the Grave, My Thoughts are tempted to despair; But Graves can never praise the Lord, For all is Dust and silence there. 6 Depart, ye Tempters, from my Soul; And all despairing thoughts, depart; My GOD, who hears my humble Moan, Will ease my Flesh, and cheer my Heart. Topics: Complaint of sickness; Deliverance from Temptations; Devotions on a sick Bed; Harvest; Satan subdued; Sickness healed; Temptations in sickness; Victory over temptations Scripture: Psalm 6 Languages: English

GOD's Care of his People, and Punishment of Persecutors

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #12 (1740) First Line: My Trust is in my heav'nly Friend Lyrics: 1 My Trust is in my heav'nly Friend, My Hope in Thee, my GOD; Rise, and my helpless Life defend From those that seek my Blood. 2 With Insolence and Fury they My Soul in Pieces tear, As hungry Lions rend the Prey, When no Deliverer's near. 3 If I had e'er provok'd them first, Or once abus'd my Foe, Then let him tread my Life to Dust, And lay mine Honour low. 4 If there be Malice found in me, I know thy piercing Eyes; I should not dare appeal to Thee, Nor ask my GOD to rise. 5 Arise, my GOD, lift up thy Hand, Their Pride and Pow'r controul; Awake to Judgment, and command Deliv'rance for my Soul. Pause. 6 [Let Sinners, and their wicked Rage Be humbled to the Dust; Shall not the GOD of truth engage To vindicate the Just? 7 He knows the Heart, he tries the Reins, He will defend th' Upright His sharpest Arrows he ordains Against the Sons of Spite. 8 For me their Malice digg'd a Pit, But there themselves are cast; My GOD makes all their Mischiefs light On their own Heads at last.] 9 That cruel, persecuting Race Must feel his dreadful Sword: Awake my Soul, and praise the Grace And Justice of the Lord. Topics: Appeal to God against persecutors; God his care of saints; Persecution Victory over and Deliverance from it; Persecutors punished Scripture: Psalm 7 Languages: English

GOD's Sovereignty and Goodness; and Man's Dominion over the Creatures

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #13 (1740) First Line: O Lord, our heavenly King Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our heavenly King, Thy Name is all Divine; Thy Glories round the Earth are spread, And o'er the Heav'ns they shine. 2 When to thy Works on high I raise my wond'ring Eyes, And see the Moon complete in Light, Adorn the darksome Skies 3 When I survey the Stars, And all their shining Forms, Lord, what is Man, that worthless Thing, Akin to Dust and Worms? 4 Lord, what is worthless Man, That thou shouldst love him so? Next to thine Angels is he plac'd, And lord of all below. 5 Thine Honours crown his Head, While Beasts, like Slaves, obey, And Birds that cut the Air with Wings, And Fish that cleave the sea. 6 How rich thy Bounties are! And wond'rous are thy Ways Of Dust and Worms thy Pow'r can frame A Monument of Praise. 7 [Out of the Mouths of Babes And Sucklings, thou canst draw Surprizing Honours to thy Name, And strike the World with Awe. 8 O Lord, our heav'nly King, Thy Name is all Divine; Thy Glories round the Earth are spread, And o'er the Heav'ns they shine.] Topics: Adam the first and second their Dominion; Christ exalted to the kingdom; Christ his condescension and glorification; Christ praiseed by Children; Dominion of Man over Creatures; God his sovereignty and goodness to man; God made man; God praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna of the Childern Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English

Christ's Condescension and Glorification; or GOD made Man

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #14 (1740) First Line: O Lord, our God, how wond'rous great Lyrics: 1 O Lord, our God, how wond'rous great Is thine exalted Name! The Glories of thy heav'nly State Let Men and Babes proclaim. 2 When I behold thy Works on high, The Moon that rules the Night, And Stars that well adorn the Sky, Those moving Worlds of Light; 3 Lord, what is Man, or all his race, Who dwells so far below, That thou shouldst visit him with Grace, And love his Nature so? 4 That thine eternal Son should bear To take a mortal Form, Made lower than his Angels are, To save a dying worm. 5 [Yet while he liv'd on Earth unknown, And Men would not adore, Th' obedient Seas and Fishes own His Godhead and his Pow'r. 6 The Waves lay spread beneath his Feet, And Fish at his Command, Bring their large Shoals to Peter's Net, Bring Tribute to his Hand. 7 These lesser Glories of the Son Shone through the fleshly Cloud; Now we behold him on his Throne, And Men confess him GOD.] 8 Let him be crown'd with Majesty, Who bow'd his Head to Death; And be his Honours sounded high, By all Things that have breath. 9 JESUS, our Lord, how wond'rous great Is thine exalted Name! The Glories of thy heav'nly State Let the whole earth proclaim. Topics: Adam the first and second their Dominion; Christ exalted to the kingdom; Christ his condescension and glorification; Christ praiseed by Children; Dominion of Man over Creatures; God his sovereignty and goodness to man; God made man; God praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna of the Childern Scripture: Psalm 8 Languages: English

The Hosanna of the Children; or, Infants praising GOD

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #15 (1740) First Line: Almighty Ruler of the Skies Lyrics: 1 Almighty Ruler of the Skies, Thro' the wide Earth thy Name is spread; And thine eternal Glories rise O'er all the Heav'ns thy Hands have made. 2 To Thee the Voices of the Young A Monument of Honour raise; And Babes with uninstructed Tongue Declare the Wonders of thy Praise. 3 Thy Power assists their tender Age To bring proud Rebels to the Ground, To still the bold Blasphemer's Rage, And all their Policies confound. 3 Children amidst thy Temple throng To see their great Redeemer's Face; The Son of David, is their Song, And young Hosannas fill the Place. 4 The frowning Scribes and angry Priests In vain their impious Cavils bring; Revenge sits silent in their Breasts, While Jewish Babes proclaim their King. Topics: Adam the first and second their Dominion; Christ exalted to the kingdom; Christ his condescension and glorification; Christ praiseed by Children; Dominion of Man over Creatures; God his sovereignty and goodness to man; God made man; God praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna of the Childern Scripture: Psalm 8:1-2 Languages: English

Adam and Christ, Lords of the Old and New Creation

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #16a (1740) First Line: Lord, what was Man, when made at first Lyrics: Second Part: 1 Lord, what was Man, when made at first, Adam the Offspring of the dust, That thou shouldst set him and his Race But just below an Angel's Place? 2 That thou shouldst raise his Nature so, And make him lord of all below, Make every beast and Bird submit, And lay the Fishes at his feet? 3 But, O! what brighter Glories wait To crown the Second Adam's State! What Honours shall thy Son adorn, Who condescended to be born! 4 See him below his Angels made; See him in Dust amongst the Dead, To save a ruin'd World from Sin; But he shall reign with Pow'r divine. 5 The World to come, redeem'd from all The Mis'ries that attend the fall, New made, and glorious, shall submit At our exalted Saviour's Feet. Topics: Adam the first and second their Dominion; Christ exalted to the kingdom; Christ his condescension and glorification; Christ praiseed by Children; Dominion of Man over Creatures; God his sovereignty and goodness to man; God made man; God praised by children; Goodness of God; Hosanna of the Childern Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9 Languages: English

Wrath and mercy from the Judgment Seat

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #16b (1740) First Line: With my whole Heart I'll raise my Song Lyrics: First Part: 1 With my whole Heart I'll raise my Song, Thy Wonders I'll proclaim: Thou Sov'reign Judge of Right and Wrong, Wilt put my Foes to Shame. 2 I'll sing thy Majesty and Grace; My God prepares his throne To judge the World in Righteousness, And make his vengeance known. 3 Then shall the Lord a Refuge prove For all the Poor opprest; To save the People of his Love, And give the Weary Rest. 4 The Men that know thy Name, will trust In thy abundant Grace; For thou hast ne'er forsook the Just, Who humbly seek thy face. 5 Sing Praises to the Righteous Lord, Who dwells on Zion's Hill, Who executes his threat'ning Word, And doth his Grace fulfil. Topics: Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God the judge; Judgment and mercy; Judgment seat of God; Justice of Providence; Mercies and judgment; Persecutors deliverance from them; Wrath and Mercy from the Judgment-seat Scripture: Psalm 9

The Wisdom and Equity of Providence

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #17 (1740) First Line: When the great Judge supreme and just Lyrics: 1 When the great Judge supreme and just, Shall once enquire for Blood, The humble Souls that mourn in Dust, Shall find a faithful GOD. 2 He from the dreadful Gates of Death Does his own Children raise; In Sion's Gates, with cheerful Breath, They sing their Father's Praise. 3 His Foes shall fall with heedless Feet, Into the Pit they made; And Sinners perish in the Net That their own Hands had spread. 4 Thus by thy Judgment, mighty GOD, Are thy deep Counsels known; When Men of Mischief are destroy'd, The Snare must be their own. Pause. 5 The Wicked shall sink down to Hell; Thy Wrath devour the Lands That dare forget Thee, or rebel Against thy known Commands. 6 Tho' Saints to sore Distress are brought, And wait, and long complain, Their Cries shall not be still forgot, Nor shall their Hopes be vain. 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy Seat, To judge and save the Poor; Let Nations tremble at thy Feet, And Man prevail no more. 8 Thy thunder shall affright the Proud, And put their Hearts to Pain, Make 'em confess that thou art GOD, And they but feeble Men.] Topics: Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God the judge; Judgment and mercy; Judgment seat of God; Justice of Providence; Mercies and judgment; Persecutors deliverance from them Scripture: Psalm 9:12-20 Languages: English

Prayer heard, and Saints saved; or, Pride, Atheism and Oppression punished; For a Humiliation Day

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #18 (1740) First Line: Why doth the Lord stand off so far? Lyrics: 1 Why doth the Lord stand off so far? And why conceal his Face, When great Calamities appear, And Times of deep Distress? 2 Lord, shall the Wicked still deride Thy Justice and thy Power? Shall they advance their Heads in Pride, And still thy Saints devour? 3 They put thy Judgments from their Sight, And then insult the Poor; They boast in their exalted Height, That they shall fall no more. 4 rise, O GOD, lift up thine Hand, Attend our humble Cry; No Enemy shall dare to stand When GOD ascends on high. Pause. 5 Why do the Men of Malice rage, And say, with foolish Pride, "The GOD of Heav'ns will ne'er engage "To fight on Zion's Side." 6 But thou for ever art our Lord, And powe'ful is thine Hand, As when the Heathen felt thy Sword, And perish'd from thy Land. 7 Thou wilt prepare our Hearts to pray, And cause thine Ear to hear; He hearkens what his Children say, And puts the World in Fear. 8 Proud Tyrants shall no more oppress, No more despise the Just; And mighty Sinners shall confess They are but Earth and Dust. Topics: Atheism punished; Church God fights for her; Complaint Pride, Atheisim, Oppression, etc.; Hearing of Prayer and Salvation; Humiliation Day; Love of God to the righteous, and hatred to the wicked; Persecutors deliverance from them; Salvation of saints; Submission Scripture: Psalm 10 Languages: English

GOD loves the Righteous, and hates the Wicked

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #19 (1740) First Line: My Refuge is the God of Love Lyrics: 1 My Refuge is the GOD of Love, Why do my Foes insult, and cry, "Fly like a timorous, trembling dove, "To distant Woods or Mountains fly." 2 If Government be all destroy'd, (That firm Foundation of our Peace) And Violence make Justice void, Where shall the righteous seek Redress? 3 The Lord in Heaven has fix'd his Throne, His Eye surveys the World below; To him all mortal Things are known, His Eye-lids search our Spirits through. 4 If he afflicts his Saints so far, To prove their Love, and try their Grace, What may the bold Transgressors fear? His very Soul abhors their ways. 5 On impious Wretches he shall rain Tempests of Brimstone, fire and Death, Such as he kindled on the Plain Of Sodom, with his angry breath. 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous Souls, Whose Thoughts and Actions are sincere; And with a gracious Eye beholds The Men that his own Image bear. Topics: Corruption of Manners general; Evil Magistrates; Evil times; Love of God to the righteous, and hatred to the wicked; Portion of saints and sinners; Saints and Sinners End; Saints happy, and sinners cursed Scripture: Psalm 11 Languages: English

The Saints Safety and Hope in evil Times; or, Sins of the Tongue complained of, viz. Blasphemy, Falshood, etc.

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #20 (1740) First Line: Lord, if thou dost not soon appear Lyrics: 1 Lord, if thou dost not soon appear, Virtue and truth will fly away; A faithful Man amongst us here Will scarce be found, if thou delay. 2 The whole Discourse, when Neighbors meet, Is fill'd with Trifles loose and vain; Their Lips are Flatt'ry and Deceit, And their proud Language is profane. 3 But Lips that with Deceit abound Shall not maintain their Triumph long; The God of Vengeance will confound The flatt'ring and blaspheming tongue. 4 "Yet shall our Words be free" they cry; "Our tongues shall be controul'd by none: "Where is the Lord will ask us why? "Or, say, our Lips are not our own?" 5 The Lord, who sees the Poor oppresst, And hears th' Oppressor's haughty Strain, Will rise to give his Children Rest, Nor shall they trust his Word in vain. 6 Thy Word, O Lord, tho' often try'd, Void of Deceit shall still appear; Not Silver seven Times purify'd From Dross and Mixture, shines so clear. 7 Thy Grace shall in the darkest Hour Defend the holy Soul from Harm; Tho' when the vilest Men have Power, On ev'ry Side will Sinners swarm. Topics: Atheism practical; Christ his coming, the signs of it; Complaint of quarellsome Neighbors; Complaint Pride, Atheisim, Oppression, etc.; Corruption of Manners general; Enemies destroyed; Evil times; Falsehood and oppression, deliverance from them; Falsehood Blasphemy, etc.; Flattery and Deceit complained of; Hypocrites and hypocrisy; Saints safety in evil times; Sin of Tongue Scripture: Psalm 12 Languages: English

Complaint of a general Corruption of Manners; or, The Promise and Signs of CHRIST's coming to Judgment

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #21 (1740) First Line: Help, Lord, for Men of Virtue fail Lyrics: 1 Help, Lord, for Men of Virtue fail, Religion loses Ground; The Sons of Violence prevail, And Treacheries abound. 2 Their Oaths and Promises they break, Yet act the Flatterer's Part; With fair, deceitful Lips they speak, And with a double Heart. 3 If we reprove some hateful Lye, How is their fury stirr'd? "Are not our Lips our own," they cry, "And who shall be our Lord?" 4 Scoffers appear on every Side, Where a vile Race of Men Is rais'd to Seats of Pow'r and Pride, And bears the Sword in vain. Pause. 5 Lord, when Iniquities abound, And Blasphemy grows bold, When Faith is hardly to be found, And Love is waxen cold; 6 Is not thy Chariot hast'ning on; Hast thou not giv'n this Sign; May we not trust and live upon A Promise so divine? 7 "Yes, saith the Lord, now will I rise, "And make Oppressors flee; "I shall appear to their Surprize, "And set my Servants free. 8 Thy Word, like Silver seven Times try'd, Thro' Ages shall endure; Then Men that in thy Truth confide Shall find the Promise sure. Topics: Atheism practical; Christ his coming, the signs of it; Complaint of quarellsome Neighbors; Complaint Pride, Atheisim, Oppression, etc.; Corruption of Manners general; Enemies destroyed; Evil times; Falsehood and oppression, deliverance from them; Falsehood Blasphemy, etc.; Flattery and Deceit complained of; Hypocrites and hypocrisy; Saints safety in evil times; Sin of Tongue Scripture: Psalm 12 Languages: English

Pleading with GOD under Desertion; or, Hope in Darkness

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #22a (1740) First Line: How long, O Lord! shall I complain Lyrics: 1 How long, O Lord! shall I complain, Like one that seeks his GOD in vain. Canst thou thy Face for ever hide? And I still pray and be deny'd? 2 Shall I for ever be forgot, As one whom thou regardest not? Still shall my Soul thine Absence mourn? And still despair of thy Return? 3 How long shall my poor troubled Breast Be with these anxious Thoughts opprest, And Satan, my malicious Foe, Rejoice to see me sunk so low? 4 Hear, Lord, and grant me quick Relief, Before my Death conclude my Grief; If thou with-hold thy heav'nly Light, I sleep in everlasting Night. 5 How will the Pow'rs of Darkness boast, If but one praying Soul be lost? But I have trusted in thy Grace, And shall again behold thy Face. 6 Whate'er my Foes or Fears suggest, Thou art my Hope, my Joy, my Rest, My Heart shall feel thy Love, and raise My chearful Voice to Songs of Praise. Topics: Complaint of Desertion; Complaint of Temptaion; Deliverance from Temptations; Desertion and Distress of Soul; Hope in darkness; Religion and justice; Satan subdued; Temptations of the devil Scripture: Psalm 13 Languages: English

Complaints under Temptations of the Devil

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #22b (1740) First Line: How long wilt thou conceal thy Face? Lyrics: 1 How long wilt thou conceal thy Face? My GOD, how long delay? When shall I feel those heavenly Rays That chace my Fears away? 2 How long shall my poor lab'ring Soul Wrestle and toil in vain? Thy Word can all my Foes controul, And ease my raging Pain. 3 See how the Prince of Darkness tries All his malicious Arts He spreads a Mist around my Eyes, And throws his fiery Darts. 4 Be thou my Sun, and thou my Shield, My Soul in Safety keep; Make Haste, before mine Eyes are seal'd In Death's eternal Sleep. 5 How would the Tempter boast aloud If I become his Prey! Behold the Sons of Hell grow proud At thy so long Delay. 6 But they shall fly at thy Rebuke, And Satan hide his Head; He knows the Terrors of thy Look, And hears thy Voice with Dread. 7 Thou wilt display that sov'reign Grace, Where all my Hopes have hung; I shall employ my Lips in Praise, And Vict'ry shall be sung. Topics: Complaint of Desertion; Complaint of Temptaion; Deliverance from Temptations; Desertion and Distress of Soul; Hope in darkness; Religion and justice; Satan subdued; Temptations of the devil Scripture: Psalm 13 Languages: English

By Nature all Men are Sinners

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #23 (1740) First Line: Fools in their Hearts believe and say Lyrics: First Part: 1 Fools in their Hearts believe and say "That all Religion's vain; There is no GOD that reigns on high, Or minds th' Affairs of Men." 2 From Thoughts so dreadful and prophane, Corrupt Discourse proceeds; And in their impious Hands are found Abominable deeds. 3 The Lord from his Celestial throne Look'd down on Things below, To find the Man that sought his Grace, Or did his Justice know. 4 By Nature all are gone astray, Their Practice all the same; There's none that fears his Maker's Hand, There's none that loves his Name. 5 Their Tongues are us'd to speak Deceit, Their slanders never cease; How swift to Mischief are their Feet; Nor know the Paths of Peace. 6 Such Seeds of Sin (that bitter Root) In ev'ry Heart are found; Nor can they bear diviner Fruit, Till Grace refine the Ground. Topics: Atheism practical; Persecutors their folly; Sin of nature; Sin universal; Wickedness of Man Scripture: Psalm 14 Languages: English

The Folly of Persecutors

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #24a (1740) First Line: Are Sinners now so senseless grown Lyrics: 1 Are Sinners now so senseless grown That they the Saints devour? And never worship at thy Throne, Nor fear thine awful Power? 2 Great GOD. appear to their Surprize; Reveal thy dreadful Name; Let them no more thy Wrath despise, Nor turn our Hope to Shame. 3 Dost thou not dwell among the Just, And yet our Foes deride, That we should make thy Name our Trust; Great GOD, confound their Pride. 4 O that the joyful Day were come To finish our Distress! When GOD shall bring his Children home, Our Songs shall never cease. Topics: Atheism practical; Persecutors their folly; Sin of nature; Sin universal; Wickedness of Man Scripture: Psalm 14 Languages: English

Characters of a Saint; or, a Citizen of Zion; or, The Qualifications of a Christian

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #24b (1740) First Line: Who shall inhabit in thy Hill Lyrics: 1 Who shall inhabit in thy Hill, O GOD of Holiness? Whom will the Lord admit to dwell So near his Throne of Grace? 2 The Man that walks in pious Ways, And works with righteous Hands; That trusts his Maker's Promises, And follows his Commands. 3 He speaks the Meaning of his Heart, Nor slanders with his Tongue; Will scarce believe an ill Report, Nor do his Neighbour Wrong. 4 The wealthy Sinner he contemns, Loves all that fear the Lord; And tho' to his own Hurt he swears, Still he performs his Word. 5 His Hands disdain a Golden Bribe, And never gripe the Poor. This Man shall dwell with GOD on Earth, And find his Heav'n secure. Topics: Christians Qualifications; Duty to God and Man; Faithfulness of man; Good Works; Justice and truth towards men; Love to our neighbor; Saints characterised; Saints dwell in heaven Scripture: Psalm 15 Languages: English

Religion and Justice, Goodness and Truth; or, Duties to God and Man; or, the qualifications of a Christian

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #25 (1740) First Line: Who shall ascend thy heavn'ly Place Lyrics: 1 Who shall ascend thy heav'nly Place, Great GOD, and dwell before thy Face? The Man that minds Religion now, And humbly walks with GOD below. 2 Whose Hands are pure, whose Heart is clean; Whose Lips still speak the Thing they mean; No Slanders dwell upon his Tongue; He hates to do his Neighbour Wrong. 3 [Scarce will he trust an ill Report, Nor vents it to his Neighbour's Hurt: Sinners of State he can despise, But Saints are honour'd in his Eyes.] 4 [Firm to his Word he ever stood, And always makes his Promise good; Nor dares to change the Thing he swears, Whatever Pain or Loss he bears.] 5 [He never deals in bribing Gold, And mourns that Justice should be sold; While others gripe and grind the Poor, Sweet Charity attends his door.] 6 He loves his Enemies, and prays For those that curse him to his Face: And doth to all Men still the same That he would hope or wish from them. 7 Yet, when his holiest Works are done, His Soul depends on Grace alone; This is the Man thy Face shall see, And dwell for ever, Lord, with Thee. Topics: Christians Qualifications; Duty to God and Man; Faithfulness of man; Good Works; Justice and truth towards men; Love to our neighbor; Saints characterised; Saints dwell in heaven Scripture: Psalm 15 Languages: English

Confession of our Poverty; and Saints the best Company; or, Good Works profit Men, not GOD

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #26a (1740) First Line: Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need Lyrics: First Part: 1 Preserve me, Lord, in Time of Need, For Succour to thy Throne I flee; But have no Merits there to plead, My Goodness cannot reach to Thee. 2 Oft have my Heart and Tongue confest, How empty and how poor I am; My Praise can never make thee blest, Nor add new Glories to thy Name. 3 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. 4 Let others chuse 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 Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English

Christ's All-sufficeincy

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #26b (1740) 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. Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English

Courage in Death, and Hope in the Resurrection

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #27a (1740) First Line: When God is nigh, my Faith is strong Lyrics: Third Part: 1 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. 2 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. 3 My Flesh shall thy first Call obey, Shake off the Dust, and rise on high; Then shalt thou lead the wond'rous Way Up to thy Throne above the Sky. 4 There Streams of endless Pleasure flow, And full Discov'ries of thy Grace, (Which we but tasted here below) Spread heav'nly Joys thro' all the Place. Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English

Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #27b (1740) 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. Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English

The Death and Resurrection of Christ

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #28 (1740) First Line: I set the Lord before my Face Lyrics: Second Part: 1 "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. 2 ""My Spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave, "Where Souls departed are; "Nor quit my Body to the Grave "To see Corruption there. 3 "Thou wilt reveal the Path of Life, "And raise me to thy Throne: "Thy Courts immortal Pleasure give, "Thy Presence Joys unknown." 4 [Thus in the Name of Christ, the Lord, The holy David sung; And Providence fulfils the Word Of his prophetick Tongue. 5 Jesus, whom every Saint adores, Was crucify'd and slain; Behold the Tomb its Prey restores, Behold he lives again. 6 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.] Topics: Saints the best company; Christ his death and resurrection; Christ the second Adam, his Incarnation, his Dominion, his All-Suffiecincy; Comfort and support in God; Confession of our poverty; Counsel and Support from God; Courage in death; Death courage in it; God all-sufficient; Good works profit Men, not God; Grace without merit; Hope of resurrection; Idolatry reproved; Merit disclaimed; Poverty confessed; Resurrection of the saints; Saints the best company Scripture: Psalm 16 Languages: English

Portion of Saints and Sinners; or, Hope and Despair in Death

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #29a (1740) First Line: Arise, my gracious GOD Lyrics: 1 Arise, my gracious GOD, And make the Wicked flee; They are but thy chastising Rod, To drive thy Saints to Thee. 2 Behold the Sinner dies, His haughty Words are vain; Here in this Life his Pleasure lies, And all beyond is Pain. 3 Then let his Pride advance, And boast of all his Store; The Lord is my Inheritance, My Soul can wish no more. 4 I shall behold the Face Of my forgiving GOD: And stand compleat in Righteousness, Wash'd in my Saviour's Blood. 5 There's a new Heav'n begun When I awake from Death, Drest in the Likeness of thy Son, And draw immortal Breath. Topics: Courage in death; Death of saints and sinners; Despair and hope in death; Grace tried by afflictions; Heaven of separate souls and resurrection; Portion of saints and sinners; Resurrection of the saints; Souls in a separate State Scripture: Psalm 17:13-15 Languages: English

The Sinner's Portion, and Saint's Hope; or, The Heaven of separate Souls, and the Resurrection.

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #29b (1740) First Line: Lord, I am thine; but thou wilt prove Lyrics: 1 Lord, I am thine; but thou wilt prove My Faith, my Patience, and my Love; When Men of Spite against me join, They are the Sword, the Hand is thine. 2 Their Hope and Portion lies below: 'Tis all the Happiness they know, 'Tis all they seek; they take their Shares, And leave the rest among their Heirs. 3 What Sinners value, I resign; Lord, 'tis enough that thou art mine: I shall behold thy blissful Face, And stand compleat in Righteousness. 4 This Life's a Dream, an empty Show; But the bright World, to which I go, Hath Joys substantial and sincere; When shall I wake and find me there? 5 O glorious Hour! O blest Abode! I shall be near and like my GOD; And Flesh and Sin no more controul The sacred Pleasures of the Soul. 6 My Flesh shall slumber in the Ground Till the last Trumpet's joyful Sound; Then burst the Chains with sweet Surprize And in my Saviour's Image rise. Topics: Courage in death; Death of saints and sinners; Despair and hope in death; Grace tried by afflictions; Heaven of separate souls and resurrection; Portion of saints and sinners; Resurrection of the saints; Souls in a separate State Scripture: Psalm 17 Languages: English

Deliverance from Despair; or, Temptations overcome

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #30 (1740) First Line: Thee will I love, O Lord, my Strength Lyrics: 1 Thee will I love, O Lord, my Strength, My Rock, my Tow'r, my high Defence; Thy mighty Arm shall be my Trust, For I have found Salvation thence. 2 Death, and the Terrors of the Grave, Stood round me with their dismal Shade; While Floods of high Temptations rose, And made my sinking Soul afraid. 3 I saw the op'ning Gates of Hell With endless Pains and Sorrows there, (Which none but they that feel can tell) While I was hurry'd to despair. 4 In my Distress I call'd my GOD, When I could scarce believe him mine; He bow'd his Ear to my Complaint; Then did his Grace appear divine. 5 [With Speed he flew to my Relief, As on a Cherub's Wing he rode; Awful and bright as Lightning shone The Face of my Deliv'rer GOD. 6 Temptations fled at his Rebuke, The Blast of his Almighty Breath; He sent Salvation from on high, And drew me from the Deeps of Death.] 7 Great were my Fears, my Foes were great, Much was their Strength, and more their Rage; But Christ, my Lord, is Conqu'ror still In all the Wars that Devils wage. 8 My Song for ever shall record That terrible, that joyful Hour; And give the Glory to the Lord Due to his Mercy and his Power. Topics: Defense and Salvation in God; Delight and Safety in Church; Deliverance from despair; Deliverance from Temptations; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Praise for Temptaions overcome; Praise for victory in war; Psalm for soldiers; Salvation and triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Triumph for salvation; Victory over temporal enemies; Victory over temptations; War spiritual; War victory Scripture: Psalm 18:1-6 Languages: English

Sincerity proved and rewarded

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #31 (1740) First Line: Lord, thou hast seen my Soul sincere Lyrics: 1 Lord, thou hast seen my Soul sincere, Hast made thy Truth and Love appear; Before mine Eyes I set thy Laws, And thou hast own'd my righteous Cause. 2 Since I have learn'd thy holy Ways, I've walk'd upright before thy fFce; Or if my feet did e'er depart, 'Twas never with a wicked Heart. 3 What sore Temptations broke my Rest! What Wars and Strugglings in my Breast! But thro' thy Grace, that reigns within, I guard against my darling Sin. 4 That Sin which close besets me still, That works and strives against my Will; When shall thy Spirit's Sov'reign Pow'r Destroy it that it rise no more? 5 With an impartial Hand the Lord Deals out to Mortals their Reward; The kind and faithful Soul shall find A GOD as faithful and as kind. 6 The Just and Pure shall ever say, Thou art more pure, more just than they; And Men that love Revenge, shall know God hath an Arm of Vengeance too. Topics: Defense and Salvation in God; Delight and Safety in Church; Deliverance from despair; Deliverance from Temptations; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Praise for Temptaions overcome; Praise for victory in war; Psalm for soldiers; Salvation and triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Triumph for salvation; Victory over temporal enemies; Victory over temptations; War spiritual; War victory Scripture: Psalm 18:20-26 Languages: English

Rejoicing in GOD; or, Salvation and Triumph

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #32a (1740) First Line: Just are thy Ways, and true thy word Lyrics: 1 Just are thy Ways, and true thy Word, Great Rock of my secure Abode: Who is a GOD beside the Lord? Or where's a Refuge like our GOD? 2 'Tis he that girds me with his Might, Gives me his holy Sword to wield; And while with Sin and Hell I fight, Spreads his Salvation for my Shield. 3 He lives (and blessed be my Rock) The GOD of my salvation lives: The dark Designs of Hell are broke; Sweet is the Peace my Father gives. 4 Before the Scoffers of the Age I will exalt my Father's Name, Nor tremble at their mighty Rage, But meet Reproach, and bear the Shame. 5 To David and his Royal Seed Thy Grace for ever shall extend; Thy Love to Saints in Christ their Head Knows not a Limit, nor an End. Topics: Defense and Salvation in God; Delight and Safety in Church; Deliverance from despair; Deliverance from Temptations; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Praise for Temptaions overcome; Praise for victory in war; Psalm for soldiers; Salvation and triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Triumph for salvation; Victory over temporal enemies; Victory over temptations; War spiritual; War victory Scripture: Psalm 18:30-31 Languages: English

Victory and Trimph over Temporal Enemies

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #32b (1740) First Line: We love Thee, Lord, and we adore Lyrics: 1 We love Thee, Lord, and we adore, Now is thine Arm reveal'd, Thou art our Strength, our heav'nly Tow'r, Our Bulwark, and our Shield. 2 We fly to our eternal Rock, And find a sure Defence; His holy Name our Lips invoke, And draw Salvation thence. 3 When GOD, our Leader, shines in Arms, What mortal Heart can bear The Thunder of his loud Alarms? The Lightning of his Spear? 4 He rides upon the winged Wind, And Angels in Array In Millions wait to know his Mind, And swift as Flames obey. 5 He speaks, and at his fierce Rebuke Whole Armies are dismay'd; His Voice, his Frown, his angry Look, Strikes all their Courage dead. 6 He forms our Gen'rals for the Field, With all their dreadful Skill; Gives them his awful Sword to wield, And makes their Hearts of Steel. 7 [He arms our Captains to the fight, (Tho' there his Name's forgot) He girded Cyrus with his Might, But Cyrus knew him not. 8 Oft has the Lord whole Nations blest, For his own Church's Sake; The Pow'rs that give his People Rest, Shall of his Care partake.] Topics: Defense and Salvation in God; Delight and Safety in Church; Deliverance from despair; Deliverance from Temptations; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Praise for Temptaions overcome; Praise for victory in war; Psalm for soldiers; Salvation and triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Triumph for salvation; Victory over temporal enemies; Victory over temptations; War spiritual; War victory Scripture: Psalm 18 Languages: English

The Conqueror's Song

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #33 (1740) First Line: To thine Almighty Arm we owe Lyrics: 1 To thine Almighty Arm we owe The Triumph of the Day; Thy Terrors, Lord, confound the Foe, And melt their Strength away. 2 'Tis by thine Aid our Troops prevail, And break united Pow'rs, Or burn their boasted Fleets, or scale The proudest of their Tow'rs. 3 How have we chas'd them thro' the Field, And trod them to the Ground; While thy Salvation was our Shield, But they no Shelter found! 4 In vain to idol Saints they cry, And perish in their Blood; Where is a Rock so great, so high, So pow'rful as our GOD? 5 The Rock of Israel ever lives, His Name be ever blest; 'Tis his own Arm the Vict'ry gives, And gives his People Rest. 6 On Kings that reign as David did, He pours his Blessings down; Secures their Honours to their Seed, And well supports the Crown. Topics: Defense and Salvation in God; Delight and Safety in Church; Deliverance from despair; Deliverance from Temptations; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Obedience sincere; Praise for Temptaions overcome; Praise for victory in war; Psalm for soldiers; Salvation and triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Triumph for salvation; Victory over temporal enemies; Victory over temptations; War spiritual; War victory Scripture: Psalm 18 Languages: English

The Book of Nature and of Scripture

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #34 (1740) First Line: Behold the lofty sky Lyrics: 1 Behold the lofty Sky Declares its Maker GOD, And all his starry Works on high Proclaim his Pow'r abroad. 2 The Darkness and the Light Still keep their Course the same; While Night to Day, and Day to Night, Divinely teach his Name. 3 In ev'ry diff'rent Land Their gen'ral Voice is known; They shew the Wonders of his Hand, And Orders of his Throne. 4 Ye British Lands, rejoice, Here he reveals his Word, We are not left to Nature's Voice, To bid us know the Lord. 5 His Statutes and Commands Are set before our Eyes, He puts his Gospel in our Hands, Where our Salvation lies. 6 His Laws are just and pure, His Truth without Deceit, His Promises for ever sure, And his Rewards are great. 7 [Not Honey to the Taste Affords so much Delight, Nor Gold that has the Furnace past, So much allures the Sight. 8 While of thy Works I sing, Thy Glory to proclaim, Accept the Praise, my GOD, my King In my Redeemer's Name.] Topics: Book of Nature and Scripture; Evidence of Sincerity; Fear in the Worship of God; Gospel its glory and success; Knowledge deferred; Lord's Day Morning; Sincerity; Watchfulness; Works and grace Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

GOD's Word most excellent; or, Sincerity and Watchfulness

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #35 (1740) First Line: Behold the Morning Sun Lyrics: 1 Behold the Morning Sun Begins his glorious Way; His Beams thro' all the Nations run, And Life and Light convey. 2 But where the Gospel comes, It spreads diviner Light, It calls dead Sinners from their Tombs, And gives the Blind their Sight. 3 How perfect is thy Word! And all thy Judgments just; For ever sure thy Promise, Lord, And Men securely trust. 4 My gracious GOD, how plain Are thy Directions giv'n! O may I never read in vain, But find the Path to Heav'n. Pause. 5 I hear thy Word with Love, And I would fain obey; Send thy good Spirit from above To guide me, lest I stray. 6 O who can ever find The Errors of his Ways? Yet with a bold, presumptuous Mind I would not dare transgress. 7 Warn me of ev'ry Sin, Forgive my secret Faults, And cleanse this guilty Soul of mine, Whose Crimes exceed my Thoughts. 8 While with my Heart and Tongue I spread thy Praise abroad; Accept the Worship and the Song, My Saviour and my GOD. Topics: Lord's Day Morning; Book of Nature and Scripture; Evidence of Sincerity; Fear in the Worship of God; Gospel its glory and success; Knowledge deferred; Lord's Day Morning; Sincerity; Watchfulness; Works and grace Languages: English

The Books of Nature an of Scripture compar'd; or, The Glory and Success of the Gospel

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #36 (1740) First Line: The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, Lord Lyrics: 1 The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, Lord, In ev'ry Star thy Wisdom shines; But when our Eyes behold thy Word, We read thy Name in fairer Lines. 2 The rolling Sun, the changing Light, And Nights and Days thy Pow'r confess; But the blest Volume thou hast writ Reveals thy Justice and thy Grace. 3 Sun, Moon and Stars convey thy Praise Round the whole Earth, and never stand: So when thy Truth began its Race, It touch'd and glanc'd on ev'ry Land. 4 Nor shall thy spreading Gospel rest Till thro' the World thy Truth has run; Till Christ has all the Nations blest That see the Light, or feel the sun. 5 Great Sun of Righteousness, arise, Bless the dark World with heav'nly Light; Thy Gospel makes the Simple wise; Thy Laws are pure, thy Judgments right. 6 Thy noblest Wonders here we view In Souls renew'd and Sins forgiv'n; Lord, cleanse my Sins, my Soul renew, And make thy Word my Guide to Heav'n. Topics: Book of Nature and Scripture; Evidence of Sincerity; Fear in the Worship of God; Gospel its glory and success; Knowledge deferred; Lord's Day Morning; Sincerity; Watchfulness; Works and grace Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English

The Book of Nature and Scripture

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #37 (1740) First Line: Great God, the Heav'n's well order'd Frame Lyrics: 1 Great God, the Heav'n's well order'd Frame Declares the Glories of thy Name: There thy rich Works of Wonder shine. A thousand starry Beauties there, A thousand radiant Marks appear Of boundless Pow'r and Skill divine. 2 From Might to Day, from Day to Night, The dawning and the dying Light Lectures of heav'nly Wisdom read; With silent Eloquence they raise Our Thoughts to our Creator's Praise, And neither Sound nor Language need. 3 Yet their divine Instructions run Far as the Journeys of the Sun, And every Nation knows their Voice: The Sun, like some young Bridegroom drest, Breaks from the Chambers of the East, Rolls round, and makes the Earth rejoice. 4 Where'er he spreads his Beams abroad, He smiles, and speaks his Maker GOD; All Nature joins to shew thy Praise: Thus GOD in every Creature shines; Fair is the Book of Nature's Lines, But fairer is the Book of Grace. Pause 5 I love the Volumes of thy Word; What Light and Joy those Leaves afford To Souls benighted and distrest! Thy Precepts guide my doubtful Way, Thy Fear forbids my feet to stray, Thy Promise leads my Heart to Rest. 6 From the Discov'ries of thy Law The perfect Rules of Life I draw; These are my Study and Delight: Not Honey so invites the Taste, Nor Gold that hath the Furnace past Appears so pleasing to the Sight. 7 Thy Threat'nings wake my slumb'ring Eyes, And warn me where my Danger lies; But 'tis thy blessed Gospel, Lord, That makes my guilty Conscience clean, Converts my Soul, subdues my Sin, And gives a free, but large Reward. 8 Who knows the Errors of his Thoughts? My GOD, forgive my secret Faults, And from presumptuous Sins restrain; Accept my poor Attempts of Praise, That I have read thy Book of Grace, And Book of Nature not in vain. Topics: Book of Nature and Scripture; Evidence of Sincerity; Fear in the Worship of God; Gospel its glory and success; Knowledge deferred; Lord's Day Morning; Sincerity; Watchfulness; Works and grace Scripture: Psalm 19

Prayer and Hope of Victory

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #38 (1740) First Line: Now may the GOD of Pow'r and Grace Lyrics: 1 Now may the GOD of Pow'r and Grace Attend his People's humble Cry! Jehovah hears when Isr'el prays, And brings Deliv'rance from on high. 2 The Name of Jacob's GOD defends Better than Shields or brazen Walls; He from his Sanctuary sends Succour and Strength when Zion calls. 3 Well he remembers all our sighs, His Love exceeds our best Deserts; His Love accepts the Sacrifice Of humble Groans and broken Hearts. 4 In his Salvation is our Hope, And, in the Name of Isr'el's GOD, Our Troops shall lift their Banners up, Our Navies spread their Flags abroad. 5 Some trust in Horses train'd for War, And some in Chariots make their Boasts: Our surest Expeditions are From Thee, the Lord of heav'nly Hosts. 6 [O may the Mem'ry of thy Name Inspire our Armies for the Fight! Our Foes shall fall and die with Shame, Or quit the Field with shameful flight.] 7 Now save us, Lord, from slavish Fear, Now let our Hope be firm and strong, Till the Salvation shall appear, And Joy and Triumph raise the Song. Topics: For a Day of Prayer in Time of War; Church God fights for her; Prayer in time of war; Victory hoped and prayed for Scripture: Psalm 20 Languages: English

Our King is the Care of Heaven

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #39 (1740) First Line: The King, O Lord, with Songs of Praise Lyrics: 1 The King, O Lord, with Songs of Praise, Shall in thy Strength rejoice, And, blest with thy Salvation, raise To Heav'n his chearful Voice. 2 The sure Defence thro' Nations round Has spread his glorious Name; And his successful Actions crown'd With Majesty and Fame. 3 Then let the King on GOD alone For timely Aid rely; His Mercy shall support the Throne, And all our Wants supply. 4 But, righteous Lord, his stubborn Foes Shall feel thy dreadful Hand; Thy vengeful Arm shall find out those, That hate his mild Command. 5 When thou against them dost engage, Thy just, but dreadful Doom Shall, like a fiery Oven's Rage, Their Hopes and them consume. 6 Thus, Lord, thy wond'rous Power declare, And thus exalt thy Fame; While we glad Songs of Praise prepare For thine Almighty Name. Topics: Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; King is the Care of Heaven Scripture: Psalm 21 Languages: English

Christ exalted to the Kingdom

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #40a (1740) First Line: David rejoic'd in God his Strength Lyrics: 1 David rejoic'd in God his Strength, Rais'd to the throne by special Grace; But Christ the Son appears at length, Fulfils the Triumph and the Praise. 2 How great is the Messiah's Joy In the Salvation of thy Hand! Lord, thou hast rais'd his Kingdom high, And giv'n the World to his Command. 3 Thy Goodness grants whate'er he will, Nor doth the least Request with-hold; Blessings of Love prevent him still, And Crowns of Glory, not of Gold. 4 Honour and Majesty divine Around his sacred Temple shine; Blest with the Favour of thy Face, And Length of everlasting Days. 5 Thine Hand shall find out all his Foes; And as a fiery Oven glows With raging Heat and living Coals, So shall thy Wrath devour their Souls. Topics: Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; King is the Care of Heaven Scripture: Psalm 21:1-9 Languages: English

The Sufferings and Death of Christ

Hymnal: PDIL1740 #40b (1740) First Line: Why has my God my Soul forsook Lyrics: 1 Why has my God my Soul forsook, Nor will a Smile afford? (Thus David once in Anguish spoke, And thus our dying Lord.) 2 Though 'tis thy chief Delight to dwell Among thy praising Saints, Yet thou canst hear a Groan as well, And pity our Complaints. 3 Our fathers trusted in thy Name, And great Deliv'rance found; But I'm a Worm despis'd of Men, And trodden to the Ground. 4 Shaking the Head they pass me by, And laugh my Soul to Scorn; "In vain he trusts in God, they cry, "Neglected and forlorn." 5 But thou art He who form'd my Flesh By thine Almighty Word, And since I hung upon the Breast, My Hope is in the Lord. 6 Why will my Father hide his Face When Foes stand threat'ning round In the dark Hour of deep Distress, And not an Helper found? Pause. 7 Behold thy Darling left among The Cruel and the Proud, As Bulls of Bashan fierce and strong, As Lions roaring loud. 8 From Earth and Hell my Sorrows meet To multiply the Smart; They nail my Hands, they pierce my Feet, And try to vex my Heart. 9 Yet if thy Sov'reign Hand let loose The Rage of Earth and Hell, Why will my heav'nly Father bruise The Son he loves so well? 10 My GOD, if possible it be, With-hold this bitter Cup: But I resign my Will to Thee, And drink the Sorrows up. 11 My Heart dissolves with Pangs unknown, In Groans I waste my Breath; Thy heavy Hand has brought me down Low as the Dust of Death. 12 Father, I give my Spirit up, And trust it in thy Hand; My dying Flesh shall rest in Hope, And rise at thy Command. Topics: Christ his death and resurrection; Christ his sufferings and kingdom; Exaltation of Christ to the Kingdom; Gentiles given to Christ Scripture: Psalm 22:1-16 Languages: English

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