{}.a The way and end of the righteous and the wicked HE man is ever blest Who shuns the sinners' ways, Amidst their councils never stands, 2 But makes the law of God 17 His study and delight, Throughout 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; 4 Not so the ungodly race, They no such blessings find; 5 How will they bear to stand Where all the saints at Christ's right hand 6 He knows, and he approves The way the righteous go: But sinners and their works shall meet 1 PSALM 2. First Part. L. M.T God the Father vindicates his Messiah.-b WHY did the heathen madly rage, And why the Jews conspire in vain? Why kings and rulers all engage, ! W T' oppose Messiah's gracious reign? 2 “Come, let us break his bands," they say, "We'll ne'er be governed by his laws:" And thus they cast his yoke away, And nail'd Messiah to the cross. 3 But God the Father, from his throne, Laughs at their pride, their rage controls; He'll vex their hearts with pains unknown, And speak in thunder to their souls, 4 "I'll vindicate the King I made, 1 "On Zion's everlasting hill; 66 My hand shall bring him from the dead, "And he shall reign Messiah still." PSALM 2. Second Part. L. M. TH H' eternal Son, with power array'd, Declares th' unchangeable decree; "Thou art my Son," the Father said, "This day have I begotten thee, MAIT & 2 "For sin thou'st offer'd up thy soul, o "Thy/rod shall crush thy foes with ease, "As potters' earthen work is broke." PSALM 2, Third Part. L. M. God the Holy Ghost exhorts rulers to submission 1 "NOW OW," saith the Spirit of the Lord, To those who sit on earthly thrones "Rejoice with trembling at his word, "And at his feet submit your crowns. 2 "With faith and love address the Son, 3 "His frown shall drive you quick to hell, PSALM 3. First Part. A Morning Psalm. L. M. LORD, how many LORD, how many are my foes, In this weak state of flesh and blood d My peace they daily discompose, 1 He rais'd my head to see the light, PSALM 3. Second Parl. C. M. MY Doubts and Fear's suppressed. todT Too big to be forgiven. 2 But thou, my righteousness and strength, Shalt on the tempter tread; g guilt, Shalt silence all my threat'ning guilt, 3 I cried, and from his holy hill He bow'd a list'ning ear; I call'd, My Father, and my God! T 4 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, I In spite of all my foes; 1 I 'woke, and wonder'd at the grace & 74 5 What, tho' the hosts of death and hell a All arm'd against me stood? Terrors no more shall shake my soul;o 6 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, a While I thy glory sing: T For Christ hath broke the serpent's teeth, 7 Salvation to the Lord belongs, His arm alone can save; Blessings attend thy people here, be 1 PSALM 4.9First Part.L. MB 19 •God the Saviour our confidence and portion: 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. T To turn my glory into shame; T How long will scoffers love to lie, And dare reproach my Saviour's name? 3 Know that the Lord divides his saints From all the tribes of men beside: He hears the cry of penitents, For the dear sake of Christ that died. 4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, We put our trust in Christ 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 cheerful pow'rs rejoice At grace and favours so divine, 1 Nor will I change my happy choice, PSALM 4. Second Part. C. M.. An Evening Psalm. spal ORD, 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, |