PSALMS.

PSALM 3. 12345 8. L. M. A Morning Psalm.

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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 heavenly 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.

PSALM 4. 123567. L. M. Hearing of prayer; or, God our portion, and Christ our hope.

10 GOD of grace and righteousness,

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 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 God alone, And glory in his pardoning 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.