Nor will he put my soul to shame, 3 Firm as his throne his promise stands, What I've committed to his hands, 4 Then will he own my worthless name 367. L. M. Dr. Watts. Distrust of Creatures; or, Faith in God alone. Psalm Ixii. 5-12. MY spirit looks to God alone, My rock and refuge is his throne; In all my fears, in all my straits, 3 False are the men of high degree, Laid in the balance, both appear 4 Make not increasing gold your trust, "He must be fear'd and trusted too." 6 For sov❜reign pow'r reigns not alone, Grace is a partner of the throne; Thy grace and justice, mighty Lord, Shall well divide our last reward. 368. L. M. Confidence in God, or looking beyond present Appearances. Hab. iii. 17, 18. 1 1ALet fear no more in me take place; WAY my unbelieving fear! My Saviour doth not yet appear, Let fear to cheering hope give place; His promis'd mercy will I claim, 2 369. L. M. Dr. Watts. Hope in the Covenant. Heb. vi. 17-19. OW oft have sin and Satan strove 1Hoofed Yey soul from thee my God! But everlasting is thy love, And Jesus seals it with his blood. And fills all heav'n with endless praise. 4 The gospel bears my spirits up; Adhering to the Cross of Christ. 4 But shall I, Lord, indulge my fear; And my best honours to his name 371. P. M. Mr. John Fawcett. Resignation and Confidence. 1 TANTASTIC delights no more I desire, To infinite heights my wishes aspire; Lord, thon art my treasure, iny portion and choice; FA And in thy good pleasure my soul shall rejoice. 2 The world resign, and all it can give, Lord, if I am thine, securely I live, If thou art my Saviour, in thee I have all: I'm blest in thy favour, whate'er me befall. 3 In all my distress thy niercy is near, My griefs to redress, and vanquish my fear; For thou art omniscient, each danger to spy, And God all-sufficient my needs to supply. 4 When earth can afford no comfort or ease, I find in thy word celestial peace: If all the creation upon me should frown, Thy glorious salvation iny wishes will crown. $72. C. M. Dr. Watts. The aged Saint's Reflection and Hope. 1 MY God, my everlasting hope, I live upon thy truth; Thine hands have held any childhood up, 2 My flesh was fashion'd by thy pow'r, And from my mother's painful hour 3 Still has my life new wonders seen Behold my days that yet remain, I trust them to thy care. 4 Cast me not off when strength declines, And round me let thy glory shine, 5 Then in the hist'ry of my age, 373. L. M. Dr. Doddridge. Confidence in the Power and Faithfulness of God. 1 Cor. x. 13. 1N And make Jehovah's arm their song: His shield is spread o'er every saint, And thus supported, who shall faint? 2 What though the hosts of hell engage With mingled cruelty and rage? Tow let the feeble all be strong, A faithful God restrains their hands, LOVE. 374. L. M. Dr. Watts. Charity and Uncharitableness. Rom. xiv. 17, 19. 1 Cor. x. 32. NOT diff'rent food, nor diff'rent dress, 1 375. L. M. Dr. Watts. The Love of God shed abroad in the Heart. Eph. iii. 16, &c. COME dearest Lord, descend and dwell By faith and love in ev'ry breast; Then shall we know, and taste, and feel, The joys that cannot be express'd. 2 Come, fill our hearts with inward strength, Make our enlarged souls possess, And learn the height, and breadth, and length Of thine immeasurable grace. 3 Now to the God whose pow'r can do More than our thoughts and wishes know, Be everlasting honours done By all the Church, through Christ his Son. 376. C. M. Dr. Watts. Love to God superior to Knowledge, Faith, and Hope. HWhere love inspires the breast: Love is the brightest of the train, 2 Knowledge, alas! 'tis all in vain, Our stubborn sins will fight and reign, |