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Breathing after Comfort and Deliverance

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #225 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: My GOD, consider my Distress Lyrics: 1 My GOD, consider my Distress, Let Mercy plead my Cause; Though I have sinn'd against thy Grace, I can't forget thy Laws. 2 Forbid, forbid the sharp Reproach Which I so justly fear; Uphold my Life, uphold my Hopes, Not let my Shame appear. 3 Be thou a Surety, Lord, for me, Nor let the Proud oppress; But make thy waiting Servant see The Shinings of thy Face. 4 My Eyes with Expectation fail, My Heart within me cries, "When will the Lord his Truth fulfil, "And make my Comforts rise." 5 Look down upon my Sorrows, Lord, And shew thy Grace the same As thou art ever wont t' afford To those that love thy Name. Scripture: Psalm 119:153 Languages: English

Psalm 119 Part 6

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.269 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God First Line: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right Lyrics: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right, And all thy statutes just; Thence I maintain a constant fight With every flatt'ring lust. Thy precepts often I survey; I keep thy law in sight, Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right. My heart in midnight silence cries, "How sweet thy comforts be!" My thoughts in holy wonder rise, And bring their thanks to thee. And when my spirit drinks her fill At some good word of thine, Not mighty men that share the spoil Have joys compared to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English

Lord, I esteem thy judgments right

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #104 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God Lyrics: Lord, I esteem thy judgments right, And all thy statutes just; Thence I maintain a constant fight With every flatt'ring lust. Thy precepts often I survey; I keep thy law in sight, Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right. My heart in midnight silence cries, "How sweet thy comforts be!" My thoughts in holy wonder rise, And bring their thanks to thee. And when my spirit drinks her fill At some good word of thine, Not mighty men that share the spoil Have joys compared to mine. Scripture: Psalm 119 Languages: English

Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119i (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord, How good thy Works appear! Open mine Eyes to read thy Word, And see thy Wonders there. 2 My Heart was fashion'd by thy Hand, My Service is thy due; O make thy Servant understand The Duties he must do. 3 Since I'm a Stranger here below, Let not thy Path be hid, But mark the Road my Feet should go, And be my constant Guide. 4 When I confess'd my wand'ring Ways, Thou heard'st my Soul complain: Grant me the teachings of thy Grace, Or I shall stray again. 5 If GOD to me his Statutes shew, And heav'nly Truths impart, His Works for ever I'll pursue, His Law shall rule my Heart. 6 This was my Comfort when I bore Variety of Grief, It made me learn thy Word the more, And fly to that Relief. 7 [In vain the Proud deride me now; I'll ne'er forget thy Law, Nor let that blessed Gospel go Whence all my Hopes I draw. 8 When I have learn'd my Father's Will, I'll teach the World his Ways; My thankful Lips inspir'd with Zeal, Shall loud pronounce his Praise.] Scripture: Psalm 119:171 Languages: English

Desire of Knowledge; or, The Teachings of the Spirit with the Word

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #223 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord Lyrics: 1 Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord, How good thy Works appear! Open mine Eyes to read thy Word, And see thy Wonders there. 2 My Heart was fashion'd by thy Hand, My Service is thy Due; O make thy Servant understand The Duties he must do. 3 Since I'm a Stranger here below, Let not thy Path be hid; But mark the Road my Feet should go, And be my constant Guide 4 When I confess'd my wand'ring Ways, Thou heard'st my Soul complain; Grant me the teachings of thy Grace, Or I shall stray again. 5 If GOD to me his Statutes shew, And heav'nly Truths impart, His Works for Ever I'll pursue, His Law shall rule my Heart. 6 This was my Comfort when I bore Variety of Grief; It made me learn thy Word the more, And fly to that Relief. 7 [In vain the Proud deride me now; I'll ne'er forget thy Law, Nor let that blessed Gospel go Whence all my Hopes I draw. 8 When I have learn'd my Father's Will, I'll teach the World his Ways; My thankful Lips inspir'd with Zeal, Shall loud pronounce his Praise.] Scripture: Psalm 119:64 Languages: English

Pleading the Promises

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #224a (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord Lyrics: 1 Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord, Devoted to thy Fear; Remember, and confirm thy Word, For all my Hopes are there. 2 Hast thou not writ Salvation down, And promis'd quick'ning Grace? Doth not my Heart address thy Throne? And yet thy Love delays. 3 Mine Eyes for thy Salvation fail; O bear thy Servant up; Nor let the scoffing Lips prevail Who dare reproach my Hope. 4 Didst thou not raise my Faith, O Lord? Then let thy Truth appear: Saints shall rejoice in my Reward, And trust as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 119:38 Languages: English

Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119h (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice, My lasting Heritage; There shall my noblest Pow'rs rejoice, My warmest Thoughts engage. 2 I'll read the Hist'ries of thy Love, And keep thy Laws in Sight, While through the Promises I rove, With ever-fresh Delight. 3 'Tis a broad Land of Wealth unknown, Where Springs of Life arise, Seeds of immortal Bliss are sown, And hidden Glory lies. 4 The best Relief that Mourners have, It makes our Sorrows blest; Our fairest Hope beyond the Grave, And our eternal Rest. Scripture: Psalm 119:111 Languages: English

Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119j (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God Lyrics: 1 Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord, Devoted to thy Fear; Remember, and confirm thy Word, For all my Hopes are there. 2 Hast thou not writ Salvation down, And promis'd quick'ning Grace? Doth not my Heart address thy Throne? And yet thy Love delays. 3 Mine Eyes for thy Salvation fail; O bear thy Servant up; Nor let the scoffing Lips prevail, Who dare reproach my Hope. 4 Didst thou not raise my Faith, O Lord? Then let thy Truth appear: Saints shall rejoice in my Reward, And trust as well as fear. Scripture: Psalm 119:74 Languages: English

Support and Counsel from GOD without Merit

Hymnal: The Psalms of David #27b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every Foe Lyrics: First Part: 1 Save me, O Lord, from every 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 with present 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 Hints by Night. 6 My Soul would all her thoughts approve To his all-seeing Eye; Not death nor Hell my Hope shall move, While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English

Psalm 16 Part 1

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts, The #Ps.34 (1806) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Counsel and support from God; Support and counsel from God First Line: Save me, O Lord, from every foe Lyrics: Save me, O Lord, from every foe; In thee my trust I place, Though all the good that I can do Can ne'er deserve thy grace. 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. Let heathens to their idols haste, And worship wood or stone; But my delightful lot is cast Where the true God is known. His hand provides my constant food, He fills my daily cup; Much am I pleased with present good, But more rejoice in hope. God is my portion and my joy, His counsels are my light; He gives me sweet advice by day, And gentle hints by night. My soul would all her thoughts approve To his all-seeing eye; Not death, nor hell, my hope shall move, While such a Friend is nigh. Scripture: Psalm 16:1-8 Languages: English