1 8 To nobler work applied, 97. L. M. Dr. Watts. Psalm xxiii. 1 MY Shepherd is the living Lord: Now shall my wants be well supply'd; His providence and holy word, Become my safety and my guide. 2 In pastures where salvation grows, 3 My wand'ring feet his ways mistake, 4 Though I walk through the gloomy vale, 6 Surely the mercies of the Lord Attend his household all their days, There will I dwell to hear his word, To seek his face, and sing his praise. 98. C. M. Dr. Watts. Psalm xxiii. 1 MY Shepherd will supply my need. Jehovah is his name: In pastures fresh he makes me feed, 2 He brings my wand'ring spirit back, And leads nie, for his mercy's sake, 3 When I walk through the shades of death, A word of thy supporting breath, O may thy house be mine abode, 1 shall be well supply'd 2 He leads me to the place Where heav'nly pasture grows, Where living waters gently pass, And full salvation flows. 3 If e'er I go astray, He doth my soul reclaim, And guides me in his own right way, For his most holy name. 4 While he affords his aid, I cannot yield to fear; Tho' I should walk through death's dark shade, 5 In sight of all my foes Thou dost my table spread, 6 The bounties of thy love Shall crown my following days; 1 1 100. C. M. Mr. Brown, God, on Thee we all depend Thou wilt the Father and the Friend' 2 With open hand, and lib'ra! heart, 3 Our Father knows what's good and fit, 4 In thy paternal love and care, And heav'n, whate'er we want besides, 101. C. M. Dr. Watts. Protection from Death. Psalm xci. 9-16. E sons of men, a feeble race YE Expos'd to ev'ry snare; Come make the Lord your dwelling-place, And ry and trust his care. 2 No ill shall enter where you dwelt; Or if the plague come nigh, And sweep the wicked down to hell, 'I'will raise his saints on high. 3 He'll give his angels charge to keep To watch your pillows while you sleep, 4 Their hands shall bear you, lest you fall, And dash against the stones; Are they not servants at his call, 5 Because on me they set their love, 6 My grace shall answer when they call; My pow'r shall help them when they fall, 102. C. M. Dr. Watts. Afflictions and Death subject to Providence. Job, v. 6-8. OT from the dust affliction grows, Yet we are born to cares and woes; 2 As sparks break out from burning coals, 4 Not all the pains that e'er I bore 103. S. M. Mr. John Fawcett. Providence extends to Ravens.. Luke, xii. 24. 1 2 D1 ISMISS your anxious care, Consider how the ravens are Your clothing and your food: Think how the ravens are supply'd; 3 You have no present store Laid up for future needs; Yet He will not forget the poor, Who hungry ravens feeds. 1 4 Your Father will bestow 5 How mean these creatures are! 6 For you the Saviour died; 7 If Satan should suggest, God will not hear your cry, 8 His gracious word believe, Forget your long complaint; 104. L. M. Mr. John Fawcett. Miraculous Providence. 1 Kings, xvii. 6. WHEN God's own people stand in need, His goodness will provide supplies; Thus when Elijah faints for bread, WE A raven to his succour flies. 2 At God's command, with speedy wings, For nature's course shall sooner change Their foes to friendly deeds inclin'd. |