PSALMS. XVI. XVII.. 47 A Yet, Lord,th saintsonearthmayreap, Some profit by the good we do; These are the company I keep These are thechoicest friends I know. 4 Let others choose the sons of mirth, To give a relish to their wine I love the men of heav'nly birth, Whose thoughts and language are divine. PSALM XVI. Paar II. [L. M.] Christ's all - sufficiency. 1 HOW Fast their guilt and sorrows rise, Who haste to seek some idol god; I will not taste their sacrifice, Their off'rings of forbidden. blood. 2 My God provides a richer cup,. And nobler food to live upon: He formy life has offer'd up Jesus, his best beloved Son. 3 His love is my perpetual feast; By day his counsels guide me right: And be his name for ever blest, Who gives me sweet advice by night. 4 I set him still before mine eyes; At my right -hand he stands prepar'd To keep my soul from all surprise, And be my everlasting guard. PSALM XVI. Parr III. [L. M.] Courage in death, and hope of resur- rection. 1 WHEN God is nigh, my faith is strong, His arm is my almighty prop: Be glad, my heart, rejoice, my tongue, My dying flesh shall rest in hope. 2 Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet,gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul For ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave. 3 My flesh shall thy first call obey, Shake off the dust and rise on high Then shalt thou lead the wond'rousway, Up to thy throne above the sky. 4 There streamsof endlesspleasure flow; And full discoveries of thy grace, (Which we but tasted here below). Spread heav'nly joys thro' all the place. PSALM XVI. 1 -- -6. PuaT I. [C. M.] Support and counsel from God, without merit. 1 SAVE me, O Lord, from ev'ry foe; In thee my trust I place; Though all the good that I can do Can ne'er deserve thy grace. 2 Yet if my God prolong my breath, The saints may profit by't; The saints, the glory of the earth, The men of my delight 3 Let heathens to their idols haste, And worship wood or stone; But my delightful lot is cast Where the true God is known. 4 His hand provides my constant food; He fills my daily cup Much am I pleas'd withpresent good, But more rejoice in hope. 5 God is my portion and my joy; His counsels are my light: He gives me sweet advice by day, And gentle hintsby night. 6 My soul would all her thoughts approve To his all-seeing eye; Nor death,nor hell,myhope shallmove, While such a friend is nigh. PSALM XVI. Pam II. [C. M.] The death and resurrection of Christ. 1 " I SET the Lord before my face, " He bears my courage up:.. " My heart and tongue their joy ex- press, " My flesh shall rest in hopo. 2 " My spirit, Lord, thou wilt not leave " Where souls departed are; " Nor quit my body to the grave, " To see corruption there. 3 " Thou wilt reveal the path of life, " And raise me to thy throne ; "Thy courts immortal pleasures give, " Thy presence joys unknown." 4 [Thus in the name of Christ the Lord, The holy David sung: And Providence fulfils the word Of his prophetic tongue. 5 Jesus, whom ev'ry saint adores, Was crucify'd and slain; Behold, the tomb its prey restores ! Behold, he lives again . 6 When shall my feet arise and stand On heav'n's eternal hills? There sits the Son at God's right -hand, And there the Father smiles.] PSALM XVII. ver. 15, &c. [S. M.] Portion of saints and sinners: or, hope and despair in death. 1 ARISE, my gracious God, And make the wicked flee: They are but thy chastising rod, To drive thy saints to thee. 2 Behold the sinner dies, His haughty words are vain: Here in this life his pleasure lies, And all beyond is pain. 3 Then let his pride advance, And boast of all his store ; The Lord is my inheritance, My soul can wish no more. 4 I shall behold the face Of my forgiving God; Aid stand complete in righteousness. Wash'd in my Saviour's blood. a
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