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How vast must their Advantage be

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #CXXXIII (1767) Lyrics: 1 How vast must their Advantage be, How very great their Pleasure prove? Who live like Brethren, and consent, In tender Offices of Love. 2 True Love is like that precious Oil, Which, pour'd on Aaron's sacred Head, Ran down his Beard, and o'er his Robes, Its costly fragrant Moisture shed. 3 'Tis like refreshing Dew, which does On Hermon's lofty Top distill; Or like the early Drops, that fall On sacred Sion's fruitful Hill. 4 For Sion is the chosen Seat, The Seat, where the Almighty King The promis'd Blessing has ordain'd, And fixed Life's eternal Spring. Topics: Description of The Church: Unity of its Memebers Scripture: Psalm 133 Languages: English Tune Title: [How vast must their Advantage be]

In Judah the Almighty's known

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #LXXVI (1767) Lyrics: 1 In Judah the Almighty's known (Almighty, there, by Wonders shown,) His Name is Jacob does excell, His Sanctuary in Salem stands: The Majesty that Heav'n commands, In Sion condescends to dwell. 2 He brake the Bow and Arrows there, The Shield, the temper'd Sword, and Spear; There slain the mighty Army lay: Whence Sion's Fame thro' Earth is spread, Of greater Glory, greater Dread, than Hills where Robbers lodge their Prey. 3 Their valiant Chiefs, who came for Spoil, Themselves met there a shameful Foil: Securely down to sleep they lay; But wak'd no more; their stoutest Band Ne'er lifted on resisting Hand, Against his, who their Hosts did slay. 4 When Jacob's GOD began to frown, Both Horse and Charioteers, o'erthrown, Together slept in endless Night. When thou, whom Earth and Heaven revere, Dost once with wrathful Look appear, What mortal Pow'r can stand thy Sight? 5 Pronounc'd from Heav'n, Earth heard its Doom; Grew hush'd with Fear when Thou didst come, The Meek with Justice to restore. The Wrath of Man shall yield thee Praise; Its last Attempts but serve to raise, The Triumphs of Almighty Pow'r. 6 Now to the LORD, ye Nations, bring Vow'd Presents to th'eternal King: Thus to His Name due Rev'rence pay, Who proudest Potentates can quell, To earthly Kings more terrible, Than to their trembling Subjects they. Topics: Soul's Desire Of Believers; Thanksgivings For Victories Scripture: Psalm 76 Languages: English Tune Title: [In Judah, the Almighty's known]

In thee, O LORD, my Hope I place

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #VII (1767) Lyrics: 1 In thee, O LORD! my Hope I place, Let not thy Servant meet Disgrace; From him who would my Ruin see, Do thou, my GOD, deliver me: 2 Lest like a Lion he devour My helpless Soul, with savage Pow'r, And plunge me into black Despair, If no Deliv'rer should appear. 3 LORD, if to Malice I incline, Or do against his Peace design; If I have e'er promoted Strive, Or practis'd aught aganist his Life; 4 Nay, if I have not oft restor'd My Foe, when he my Help implor'd, And spar'd his Life, and set him free, Ev'n tho' he persecuted me: 5 Then let mine Enemy pursue, And by his Strength my Life subdue; My soul to him become a Prey, And in the Dust mine Honour lay. 6 Arise, O LORD, thine Anger shew; Thy Vengeance turn against my Foe: In my Defence do thou engage, And punish with insulting Rage. 7 So, Crowds thy Goodness shall adore, And in Distress thy Aid implore: Then for their Sakes, do thou, O LORD! Resume thy Seat, and Help afford. 8 Thou who dost Justice still observe, According as I do deserve, So let thy righteous Sentence be; For I my Cause resign to thee. 9 Do thou root out and undermine All those, who wicked Arts design; But let the Just be ne'er o'erthrown; Thou GOD< to whom all Hearts are known. 10 In his Protection I confide, Who is my Safety and my Guide; The LORD not only takes my Part, But their's who have an upright Heart. 11 He daily lays up Wrath for those Who boldly dare his Pow'r oppose; Fro he's a righteous Judge, and will Severely punish ev'ry Ill. 12 He whets his Sword,, if they persist, Oh! who can his strong Arm resist? For them his Bow is raady bent, And charg'd with Death his Shafts are sent. 13 My Foe doth secret Plots prepare, And would my harmless Life ensnare; His base Intentions prove to be Falshood, Deceit and Treachery. 14 But all his Arts are try'd in vain; For he shall ne'er his Purpose gain: The Pit which he design'd for me, Shall sure his own Destruction be. 15 On his own Head his Spite returns; His Heart with constant Malice burns, To find himself within that Snare, Which for my Soul he did prepare. 16 Therefore to GOD I'll offer Praise, And still pursue his righteous Ways; His Providence I will proclaim, And celebrate his holy Name. Topics: Prayers Of the Church Particularly of Believers when slandered; Prayers When percecuted; Prophecies Predictions of God's Judgment upon the Ungodly and Wicked Scripture: Psalm 7 Languages: English Tune Title: [In thee, O Lord, my hope I place]

Let all the Lands, JEHOVAH blessing

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #LXVI (1767) Lyrics: 1 Let all the Lands, JEHOVAH blessing, To him with chearful Voices raise; To his great Name their Psalms addressing, Spread far abroad his glorious Praise: And let them say, LORD, how excelling, In all thy wond'rous Works, art thou! Thy Foes against thy Pow'r rebelling, Shall conquer'd be, and forc'd to bow. 2 The Nations round, thy Pow'r confessing, Shall thee, their GOD, supreme, adore; Their Dread of thy great Name expressing, In Hymns and Songs for ever more: O come, and view with Admiration, The Works of God! and then you'll own, That he to ev'ry Age and Nation, Hath great and wond'rous Judgments shown. 3 The Sea, thro' which our Fathers walked, By him was turn'd to solid Land; Of this they to their Offspring talked, And prais'd the Wonders of his Hand. He by his Pow'r is ever reigning, His Eye doth all the World survey; Let Man, presumptuous Thoughts restraining, Yield humble to his Sovereign Sway. 4 Thro' all the Earth let GOD be blessed; Ye Nations spread abroad his Praise; To him be all your Pray'rs addressed, To him in Songs your Voices raise. 'Tis GOD that gives us safe Protection, 'Tis he that does our Lives secure; Our Footsteps form'd by his Direction, Are made to tread the Path that's sure. Part II 5 As Gold by Fire becomes refined, And Ore is in the Furnace try'd; So, LORD, to know how we're inclined, Thou has thy searching Pow'r apply'd. Thou plac'd us in a low Condition, Where we oppressive Burthens bore; Our Hearts were touch'd with deep Contrition, We daily did thy Help implore. 6 Our Foes did us, their Slaves distressed, At once thro' Fire and Water chase; But thou hast all our Wrongs redressed, And brought us in a wealthy Place. Burnt-Off'rings, therefore, I am bringing, To thee, the GOD, whom I adore; My Voice shall be employ'd in singing, Thy Praises, LORD! for ever more. 7 The Vows my Soul, when much distressed, Hath made to GOD, I will repay; Whate'er my Lips have then expressed, Shall be perform'd without Delay. Then shall the riches Incense burning, Perfume the Air, fat Rams shall fall; The choicest Goats from Fields returning, Shall bleed, with Bullocks from the Stall. 8 All ye that fear the LORD, attend me, O hear my Voice with heedful Care! I'll tell how GOD his Help did send me, His Love with Joy I will declare. As I before his Aid implored, So now I'll spread abroad his Fame; He hath my Soul to Life restored, And I will bless his holy Name. 9 But if my Heart had Evil framed, Or if my Breast had harbour'd Sin; My Vows would soon have been disclaimed, My Pray'rs had not accepted been. But GOD to me, whene'er I cried, His gracious Ear did quickly bend; Nor hath my humble Wish denied, But does with constant Love attend. 10 Be thou, O GOD, for ever blessed, Who never, when to thee I pray, With hold thy Love from me distressed, Or turn thy glorious Face away. nor turns his Face away! Topics: Soul's Desire Of Believers; Thanksgivings For Delerances and Wonders, General Scripture: Psalm 66 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let all the Lands, Jehovah blessing]

Let David, LORD, for evermore

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #CXXXII (1767) Lyrics: 1 Let David, LORD, for evermore A Place in thy Remembrance find; Let all the Sorrows he endur'd, Be ever present in thy Mind. 2 Remember what a solemn Oath To thee, his LORD supreme, he swore; How to the mighty GOD he vow'd, The GOD, whom Jacob's Sons adore. 3 I will not go into my House; I will not to my Bed ascend; No soft Repose shall close my Eyes, No Sleep my drowsy Eye-Lids bend; 4 'Till for the LORD's design'd Abode I mark the destin'd Ground; 'Till I a decent Place of Rest For Jacob's GOD have found. 5 Th'appointed Place with Shouts of Joy, At Euphrata at length we found; And made the Wood and neighb'ring Fields Our Songs of Triumph loud resound. 6 Oh! with due Rev'rence, let us then To his most bless'd Abode repair; And prostrate at his Footstool fall, and offer up our humble Pray'r. 7 Arise, O mighty LORD, and now Possess thy sacred Place of Rest; Be that not only with thy Ark, But with thy constant Presence bless'd. 8 Clothe thou thy Priests with Righteousness, And make thy happy Saints rejoice; And for thy Servant David's sake, Attend to thine Anointed's Voice. 9 GOD sware to David in his Truth, Nor shall his solemn Oath be vain, One of thy Offspring, after thee, Upon thy righteous Throne shall reign. 10 And if thy Seed my Cov'nant keep, And to my holy Laws submit, Their Children too upon thy Throne In Safety shall for ever sit. 11 For Sion does, in GOD's Esteem, All other happy Seats excell; His Place of everlasting Rest, The Place where he delights to dwell. 12 Her Store, says he, I will increase, Her Poor I will with Plenty bless; Her Saints shall shout aloud for Joy, Her Priests my saving Health confess. 13 'Tis there that David's Pow'r shall long Remain, in his successive Line; And my anointed Servant there, Shall with perpetual Glory shine. 14 The Faces of his vanquish'd Foes, Shame and Confusion shall o'erspread; Whilst, with confirm'd Success, his Crown Shall flourish on his Royal Head. Topics: Description of The Church: Establishment and Steadfastness; Description of The Church: Happiness under the Government of the Messiah; Prayers Of the Church for her Ministers; Prophecies Of Jesus Christ, concerning his Coming and Government Scripture: Psalm 132 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let David, Lord, for evermore]

LORD, hear my Pray'r, and to my Cry

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #CXLIII (1767) Lyrics: 1 LORD, hear my Pray'r, and to my Cry Thy wonted Audience lend; In thy accustom'd Faith and Truth, A gracious Answer send, Nor to thy Justice bring Thy servant strictly to be try'd; For no frail mortal Man Can in thy Sight be justify'd, 2 The spiteful Foe pursues my Life, Whose Comforts all are fled; He drives me into Caves as dark As Mansions of the Dead. My Spirit is o'erwhelm'd, And therefore sinks within my Breast; My Heart grows desolate, With heavy Woes too much oppress'd. 3 I call to mind the Days of old, And Wonders thou hast wrought, My former Dangers and Escapes Employ my musing Thought. To thee my in humble Pray'r, My Hands I fervently stretch out; My Soul for Comfort thirsts, Like Land oppress'd with constant Drought. 4 Hear me with Speed, my Spirit fails, Thy Face no longer hide; Lest I become forlorn, like them That in the Grave reside. Thy Kindness let me hear, Whose Trust on thee alone depends; Teach me thy perfect Way, For still my Soul to thee ascends. 5 Do thou, O LORD, from all my Foes, Preserve, and set me free; A safe Retreat against their Rage, My Soul implores from thee. Thy righteous Will, O GOD, Instruct me ever to obey; Let thy good Spirit lead And keep my Soul in thy right Way. 6 Oh, for the sake of thy great Name, Revive my drooping Heart: For thy Truth's sake, to me distress'd, Thy promis'd Aid impart. In Pity to my Grief, Do thou reduce my Foes to shame; Slay them that vex my Soul, Devoted to thy holy Name. Topics: Prayers Of a Sinner to obtain Forgiveness of Sins; Prayers When surrounded by Enemies; Prophecies Prophetical Curses against the Enemies and Persecutors of the Chruch Scripture: Psalm 143 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, hear my Pray'r, and to my Cry]

Lord save me, for thy glorious Name

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #LIV (1767) Lyrics: 1 LORD save me, for thy glorious Name, In thy resistless Strength appear To judge my Cause, and to my Pray'r, Vouchsafe to lend a gracious Ear: Mere Strangers whom I never wrong'd, Against my Safety have design'd, And cruel Men that fear no GOD, To take my Soul have close combin'd. 2 But GOD takes part with all my Friends, And he's indeed the surest Guard; The GOD of Truth shall on my Foes Pour down their Falshood's just Reward. Whilst I my grateful Off'rings bring, And sacrifice with grateful Joy, And in his Praise my Time to come. With holy Extacy employ. 3 From dreadful Danger and Distress, The LORD of Life hath set me free: And through his Strength, of all my Foes, The just Destruction I shall see. Topics: Prayers When betrayed by false friends; Prayers When surrounded by Enemies; Prophecies Predictions of God's Judgment upon the Ungodly and Wicked Scripture: Psalm 54 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord save me, for thy glorious Name]

Lord, with thy wonted mercy hear

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #V (1767) Lyrics: 1 Lord, with thy wonted Mercy hear, The Voice of my Distress; To my complaint bow down then Ear, And all my Wrongs redress. To thee my King and God, I will direct my mournful Cry, Accept my secret Pray'r, For on thee alone rely. 2 Soon as the Morn with cheerful Light, Shall paint the floating Skies, To thee I will my Pray'r address; To thee my Voice shall rise: Ev'n when the early Dawn, Shall shoot abroad it's timed Ray, To thee i will look up, To thee my GOD, devoutly pray. 3 In Men to Folly still inclin'd, The LORD takes not Delight; Nor will permit the sinful wretch, To stand before his Sight. The Wrongs which I sustain, The GOD of Truth will not approve, Who from his holy Place, Will all Unrighteousness remove. 4 The stubborn Fool, who still with Scorn, Rejects his proffer'd Grace, He will reject with just Disdain, And banish from his Face; Those who unrighteous Things, Do still with wicked Hearts pursue, His Vengeance will not leave, To stand unpunish'd in his View. Part 2d: 5. The sland'ring Tongue, oh GOD of Truth! Thou surely wilt destroy; In lying Lips and faithless Hearts, Thy Spirit finds no Joy; So likewise dost thou hate, The Man who is to Blood inclin'd; And his deceitful Race, From thee shall no Protection find. 6 But when thy heav'nly Grace, shall me To thy blest courts restore, On thee I'll fix my longing Eyes, And humbly there adore; Ev'n at thy Temple Gate, With constant Zeal I will attend, And thence my Pray'r direct, To GOD, on whom I still depend. 7 Conduct me by thy righteous Laws, To me in mercy show, That sacred path of Truth, oh Lord! In which I ought to go. My Foes stand watching round, In Hopes my sudden Fall to see; Oh guard my heedless Steps, And from their Snares deliver me. 8 Their Mouths vent nothing but Deceit, To Slander still inclin'd; Their wicked Hearts against my Life, Have treach'rously design'd; Their Throat is like a Grave, That ever yawning to devour; They flatter with their Tongue, And still exult in lawless Pow'r. 9 In their own Counsels let them fall, By Loads of Guilt opprest; And as they others would have wrong'd, So let them be distrest. For they against thy Laws, Have ever harden'd Rebels been, They daily thee provok'd, By still persisting in their Sin. 10 But let all those, who trust in thee, Shout with triumphant Joy; And all their Hours in Songs of praise, Delightfully employ. Let those whom thou preserv'st, Thy Goodness all abroad proclaim; And tell what Bliss awaits, Those who revere thy holy Name. 11 To righteous men, the bounteous LORD, His Blessing will impart; Protection he affords to all, Who have an upright Heart. The LORD to all his Saints, His Grace and Favour will extend; And from approaching Harm, Their Lives as with a Shield defend. Topics: Description of Hyprocisy; Prayers Of the Church Particularly of Believers when slandered; Prophecies Predictions of God's Judgment upon the Ungodly and Wicked Scripture: Psalm 5 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, with thy wonted mercy hear]

No Change of Times shall ever move

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #XVIII (1767) Lyrics: 1 No Change of Times shall ever move My firm Affection, LORD, to thee; For thou dost my Protection prove, A Fortress and Defence to me; My Trust is in thy Might and Pow'r; Thou art my Safeguard and my Tow'r. 2 To thee I will address my Pray'r, To whom all Praise we justly owe: So shall I by thy watchful Care, Be guarded from my treach'rous Foe; Nor will I all his Malice fear, If thou art with Assistance near. 3 By Floods of wicked Men distress'd; With deadly Sorrows compass'd round; With dire infernal Pangs oppress'd; In Death's unweildy Fetters bound; I made to GOD my humble Moan, Who heard me from his lofty Throne. Part II 4 When GOD arose, my Part to take, The conscious Earth was struck with Fear; The Hills did at his Presence shake; Nor could his dreadful Fury bear; Thick Smoke and Fire before him came, That Coals were kindled by the Flame. 5 He left the beauteous Realms of Light, Whilst Heav'n bow'd down its awful Head; Beneath his Feet substantial Night Was like a sable Carpet spread: His Chariot, Troops of Angels drew, Which on the winged Tempest flew. 6 Black wat'ry Mists and Clouds conspir'd With thickest Shades, his Face to veil; But at his Brightness soon retir'd, And fell in Show'rs of Fire and Hail: Thro' Heav'n his thund'ring Voice did roar, And Earth's with Coals was cover'd o'er. 7 His sharpen'd Arrows round he threw, Which made his scatter'd Foes retreat; Like Darts his nimble Lightnings flew, And quickly finish'd their Defeat; The Deep her secret Stores disclos'd, The World's Foundations lay expos'd. 8 The LORD did on my Side engage; From Heav'n, his Throne, my Cause upheld; And snatch'd me from the furious Rage Of threat'ning Waves that proudly swell'd; His Pow'r against my Foes employ'd, Or else my Soul had been destroy'd. 9 Their subtle Rage had nigh prevail'd, When I distress'd and friendless lay; But still, when other Succours fail'd, GOD was my firm Support and Stay; And did from Danger set me free, Because he took Delight in me. 10 Because in me no Guilt remains, GOD does his gracious Help extend; My Hands are free from bloody Stains, The LORD is therefore still my Friend: In his just Paths I always trod, Nor loosely wander'd from my GOD. 11 His Judgments I have kept in Sight; Did ev'n from darling Sins refrain; I never did his Statutes slight, And both my Heart and Hands are clean; His Favours therefore still endure, Because my Soul's sincere and pure. Part III 12 Thou suit'st, O LORD, thy righteous Ways, To various Paths of human kind; They who, for Mercy, merit Praise, With thee shall wond'rous Mercy find. The Just thy Purity shall see; The Perverse meet Returns from thee. 13 That he the humble Soul will save, And crush the Haughty's boasted Might; In me, the LORD, an Instance gave, Whose Darkness he hath chang'd to Light. 29 On his firm Succour I rely'd, Thro' him I did o'er Hosts prevail, Nor fear'd the highest Walls to scale. 14 For GOD's Designs shall still succeed; His Word will bear the utmost Test: He's a strong Shield to all that need, And on his sure Protection rest. Who then, but GOD, should be ador'd, Or who is mighty, like the LORD? 15 'Tis GOD that girds my Armour on, And all my just Designs fulfils; Thro' him, my Feet can swiftly run, And nimbly climb the steepest Hllls; Lessons of War from Him I take, Mine Arms a Bow of Steel can break, 16 The Buckler of his saving Health Protects me from assaulting Foes: His Hand sustains me still; my Wealth And Greatness from His Bounty flows: My Steps, no narrow Paths confin'd; He freed, and all my Ways design'd. 17 Thro' him, I num'rous Hosts defeat, And flying Squadrons captive take; Nor from my fierce Pursuit retreat, 'Till I a final Conquest make: To rear their Heads in vain they try, For at my Feet they vanquish'd lie. Part IV 18 GOD, when fresh Armies take the Field, Recruits my Strength, my Courage warms; He makes my strong Opposers yield, Subdu'd by my prevailing Arms; Thro' him my Feet my Foes shall press, Who hate and envy my Success. 19 With loud Complaints all Friends they try'd, But none was able to defend; At length to GOD, for Help, they cry'd; But GOD would no Assistance lend; Like Dust, their Troops I scatter'd round, And with their Bodies strew'd the Ground. 20 Our factious Tribes, at Strife till now, By GOD's Appointment, me obey; The Heathen to my Sceptre bow, And foreign Nations own my Sway; Remotest Realms their Homage send, And Strangers my Commands attend. 21 All to my Summons tamely yield, Or soon in Battle are dismay'd; For stronger Holds they quit the Field, And still in strongest Holds afraid. Then prais'd be GOD, in whom I rest; Who me with his Salvation bless'd. 22 'Tis GOD that still supports my Right, His just Revenge my Foes pursues; 'Tis he that with resistless Might, Fierce Nations to my Yoke subdues; From whom my lasting Honours flow; Who freed me from the bloody Foe. 23 Therefore, to celebrate his Fame, My grateful Voice to Heav'n I'll raise; And Nations, Strangers to his Name, Shall thus be taught to sing his Praise: "GOD to his King extends his Grace, "And crowns with Mercy David's Race. Topics: Description of Storms and Stress of Weather; Thanksgivings For Victories Scripture: Psalm 18 Languages: English Tune Title: [No change of times shall ever mover]

O GOD, my Heart is fully bent

Hymnal: PDTC1767 #CVIII (1767) Lyrics: 1 O GOD, my Heart is fully bent, To magnify thy glorious Name; My Tongue with chearful Songs of praise Shall strive to celebrate thy Fame. 2 Awake, my Lute; nor thou, my Harp, Thy dulcet warbling Notes delay; Whilst I with early Hymns of Joy Prevent the Dawning of the Day. 3 To all the list'ning Tribes, O LORD, Thy Works of Wonder I will tell; And to those Nations sing thy Praise, Ev'n those who round about us dwell. 4 Because thy Mercy's boundless Height The highest Heav'n itself transcends, And far beyond th'aspiring Clouds, Thy faithful Truth, O LORD, extends. 5 Be thou, O GOD, exalted high Above the glitt'ring starry Frame; And let the World, with one Consent Confess thy glorious Name. 6 That all thy chosen People, thee Their GOD and Saviour may declare; Let thy Right Hand protect me still, And answer thou my humble Pray'r. 7 Since GOD himself has said the Word, Whose faithful Promise cannot fail; With Joy I Sechem will divide, And measure Succoth's fruitful Vale. 8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh too, And Ephraim likewise owns my Cause; Their Strength my regal Pow'r supports, And Judah publishes my Laws. 9 Moab I'll make my sevile Drudge; On vanquish'd Edom I will tread; And through the proud Philistine Land Will my triumphant Banners spread. 10 By whose Support and Aid, shall I The well defended City gain? Who will my Troops securely lead Through Edom's strongly guarded Plain? 11 LORD, wilt not thou assist our Arms, Which late thou did'st forsake? And wilt not thou, of these our Hosts Once more the sole Direction take? 12 O to thy Servant in Distress Thy Help and speedy Succour send! For vain it is on human Aid, For Safety ever to depend. 13 Then valiant Acts shall we perform, If thou wilt thy great Pow'r disclose; For GOD it is, and GOD alone, That treads down all haughty Foes. Topics: Prayers Of the Church for her Victory in Difficulties; Thanksgivings For Victories Scripture: Psalm 108 Languages: English Tune Title: [O God, my Heart is fully bent]