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16 He, by his own resistless pow'r, The saving strength of his right hand 17 God will not suffer me to fall, That, by declaring all his works, 18 When God had sorely me chastis'd, His mercy from the gates of death 19 Then open wide the temple gates That I may enter in, and praise

20, 21 Within those gates of God's abode, Since thou hast heard, and set me safe,

PSALMS.

22, 23 That which the builders once refus'd This is the wondrous work of God, 24, 25 This day is God's; let all the land Lord, we beseech thee, save us now,

26 Him that approaches in God's Name " We, that belong to God's own house, 27 God is the Lord, through whom we all Fast to the altar's horn with cords

28 Thou art my Lord, O God, and still Because thou only art my God,

29 O then with me give thanks to God, And let the tribute of our praise

2 How bless'd, who to his righteous laws And have with fervent humble zeal

PSALM

ALEPH.

How bless'd are they who always keep the pure and perfect way

Who never from sacred

of God's

3 Such men their utmost caution use But in the path which he directs

4 Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord, And all our diligence employ

50 then that thy most holy will And I the course of all my life

6 Then with assurance should I walk, Convinc'd, with joy, that all my ways 7 My upright heart shall my glad mouth When, by thy righteous judgments taught, 8 So to thy sacred laws shall I

O then forsake me not, my God,

has endless honour won; amazing works has done. but still prolongs my days; I may advance his praise. till quite of hopes bereav'd, my fainting life repriev'd. to which the just repair, my great deliv'rer there. to which the righteous press; thy holy Name I'll bless. is now the corner- stone: the work of God alone. exalt their cheerful voice: and make us still rejoice. let all th' assembly bless; have wish'd you good success." both light and comfort find; the chosen victim bind.

I'll praise thy holy Name: I'll celebrate thy fame. who still does gracious prove; be endless as his love.

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11 Safe in my heart, and closely hid, To succour me with timely aid, 12 Secur'd by that, my grateful soul O teach me then by thy just laws 13 My lips, unlock'd by pious zeal, How well the judgments of thy mouth 14 Whilst in the way of thy commands Than had I been with vast increase

BETH.

9 How shall the young preserve their ways from all pollution free?

By making still their course of life 10 With hearty zeal for thee I seek, O suffer not my careless steps

with thy commands agree. to thee for succour pray; from thy right paths to stray. thy word, my treasure, lies; when sinful thoughts arise. shall ever bless thy Name: my future life to frame. to others have declar'd, deserve our best regard. more solid joy I found, of envied riches crown'd.

15 Therefore thy just and upright laws And those sound rules which thou prescrib'st 16 To keep thy statutes undefac'd The strict remembrance of thy word

17 Be gracious to thy servant, Lord, That I, according to thy word, 18 Enlighten both my eyes and mind, The wondrous things which they behold,

commandments stray! have still obedient been; his favour sought to win! to shun each wicked deed: with constant care proceed. to learn thy sacred will; thy statutes to fulfil. might o'er my ways preside! by thy direction guide! from all confusion free; with thy commands agree. with cheerful praises fill; I shall have learnt thy will. all due observance pay: nor cast me quite away.

shall always fill my mind; all due respect shall find. shall be my constant joy; shall all my thoughts employ.

GIMEL.

do thou my life defend, my future time may spend. that so I may discern who thy just precepts learn.

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