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Great is the Lord; his Works of Might

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P111b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 111 Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord; his Works of Might Demand our noblest Songs: Let his assembled Saints unite Their Harmony of Tongues. 2 Great is the Mercy of the Lord, He gives his Children Food; And, ever mindful of his Word, He makes his Promise good. 3 His Son, the great Redeemer, came To seal his Cov'nant sure; Holy and Reverend is his Name, His Ways are just and pure. 4 They that would grow divinely wise Must with his Fear begin; Our fairest Proof of Knowledge lies In hating ev'ry Sin. Topics: Attributes of God; God Faithfulness; God His perfections; God his wisdom in his works; God Unchangeable; Goodness of God; Persecutions of God; Works and grace Languages: English

That Man is blest who stands in Awe

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P112a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 112 Lyrics: 1 That Man is blest who stands in Awe Of GOD, and loves his sacred Law, His Seed on Earth shall be renown'd; His House the Seat of Wealth shall be, An inexhausted Treasury, And with successive Honours crown'd. 2 His lib'ral Favours he extends, To some he gives, to others lends; A generous Pity fills his Mind: Yet what his Charity impairs, He saves by Prudence in Affairs And thus he's just to all Mankind. 3 His Hands, while they his Alms bestow'd, His Glory's future Harvest sow'd; The sweet Remembrance of the Just, Like a green Root, revives and bears A Train of Blessings for his Heirs, When dying Nature sleeps in Dust. 4 Beset with threat'ning Dangers round, Unmov'd shall he maintain his Ground; His Conscience holds his Courage up: The Soul that's fill'd with Virtue's Light, Shines brightest in Affliction's Night; And sees in Darkness Beams of Hope. Pause. 5 [Ill Tidings never can surprize His Heart, that fix'd on GOD relies, Though Waves and Tempests roar around: Safe on the Rock he sits, and sees The Shipwreck of his Enemies, And all their Hope and Glory drown'd. 6 The Wicked shall his Triumph see, And gnash their Teeth in Agony, To find their Expectations crost; They and their Envy, Pride, and Spite, Sink down to everlasting Night, And all their Names in Darkness lost.] Topics: Blessings of a person; Charity and justice; Charity to the poor; Good Works; Liberality rewarded Languages: English

Thrice happy Man, who fears the Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P112b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 112 Lyrics: 1 Thrice happy Man, who fears the Lord, Loves his Commands, and trusts his Word; Honour and Peace his Days attend, And Blessings to his Seed descend. 2 Compassion dwells upon his Mind, To Works of Mercy still inclin'd; He lends the Poor some present Aid, Or gives them, not to be repaid. 3 When times grow dark, and Tidings spread That fill his Neighbours round with Dread, His Heart is arm'd against the Fear, For GOD with all his Pow'r is there. 4 His Soul well fix'd upon the Lord, Draws heav'nly Courage from his Word; Amidst the Darkness Light shall rise, To chear his Heart and bless his Eyes. 5 He hath dispers'd his Alms abroad; His Works are still before his God; His Name on Earth shall long remain, While envious Sinners fret in vain. Topics: Blessings of a person; Charity and justice; Charity to the poor; Good Works; Liberality rewarded Languages: English

Happy is he that fears the Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P112c (1766) Scripture: Psalm 112 Lyrics: 1 Happy is he that fears the Lord, And follows his Commands; Who lends the Poor without Reward, Or gives with lib'ral Hands. 2 As Pity dwells within his Breast To all the Sons of Need; So GOD shall answer his Request, With Blessings on his Seed. 3 No evil Tidings shall surprize His well-establish'd Mind; His soul to GOD, his Refuge, flies, And leaves his Fears behind. 4 In Times of general Distress Some Beams of Light shall shine, To shew the World his Righteousness, And give him Peace divine. 5 His Works of Piety and Love Remain before the Lord; Honour on Earth, and Joys above, Shall be his sure Reward. Topics: Blessings of a person; Charity and justice; Charity to the poor; Good Works; Liberality rewarded Languages: English

Ye that delight to serve the Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P113a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 113 Lyrics: 1 Ye that delight to serve the Lord, The Honours of his Name record, His sacred Name for ever bless; Where'er the circling Sun displays His rising Beams, or setting Rays, Let Lands and Seas his Pow'r confess. 2 Not Time, nor Nature's narrow Rounds, Can give his vast Dominion Bounds; The Heav'ns are far below his Height: Let no created Greatness dare With our eternal GOD compare, Armd with his uncreated Might. 3 He bows his glorious Head to view What the bright Hosts of Angels do, And bends his Care to mortal Things; His sov'reign Hand exalts the Poor, He takes the Needy from the Door, And makes them Company for Kings. 4 When childless Families despair, He sends the Blessing of an Heir, To rescue their expiring Name; The Mother, with a thankful Voice, Proclaims his Praises and her Joys; Let ev'ry Age advance his Fame. Topics: God and Condescension of Christ; God his sovereignty and goodness to man Languages: English

Ye Servants of th' Almighty King

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P113b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 113 Lyrics: 1 Ye Servants of th' Almighty King, In ev'ry Age his Praises sing; Where'er the Sun shall rise or set, The Nations shall his Praise repeat. 2 Above the Earth, beyond the Sky, Stands his high throne of Majesty; Nor Time nor Place his Power restrain, Nor bound his universal Reign. 3 Which of the Sons of Adam dare, Or Angels, with their GOD compare? His Glories how divinely bright, Who dwells in uncreated Light? 4 Behold his Love, he stoops to view What Saints above and Angels do; And condescends yet more to know The mean Affairs of Men below. 5 From Dust and Cottages obscure, His Grace exalts the humble Poor; Gives them the Honour of his Sons, And fits them for their heav'nly Thrones. 6 [A Word of his creating Voice Can make the barren House rejoice; Though Sarah's ninety Years were past, The promis'd Seed is born at last. 7 With Joy the Mother views her Son, And tells the Wonders GOD has done; Faith may grow strong when Sense despairs; If Nature fails the Promise bears.] Topics: God and Condescension of Christ; God his sovereignty and goodness to man Languages: English

When Isr'el, freed from Pharaoh's Hand

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P114 (1766) Scripture: Psalm 114 Lyrics: 1 When Isr'el, freed from Pharaoh's Hand, Left the proud Tyrant, and his Land, The Tribes with chearful Homage own Their King, and Judah was his Throne. 2 Across the Deep their Journey lay; The Deep divides to make them Way; Jordan beheld their March, and fled With backward Current to his Head. 3 The Mountains shook like frighted Sheep, Like Lambs the little Hillocks leap! Not Sinai on her Base could stand, Conscious of sov'reign Pow'r at Hand. 4 What Pow'r could make the Deep divide? Make Jordan backward roll his Tide? Why did ye leap, ye little Hills? And whence the Fright that Sinai feels? 5 Let ev'ry Mountain, ev'ry Flood, Retire and know th' approaching GOD, The King of Isr'el: see him here: Tremble thou Earth, adore and fear. 6 He thunders, and all Nature mourns, The Rock to standing Pools he turns; Flints spring with Fountains at his Word, And Fires and Seas confess the Lord. Topics: Isreal Travels in the Wilderness; Ministers ordained Languages: English

Not to ourselves, who are but Dust

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P115a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 115 Lyrics: 1 Not to ourselves, who are but Dust, Not to ourselves is Glory due, Eternal GOD, Thou only Just, Thou only Gracious, Wise, and True. 2 Shine forth in all thy dreadful Name; Why should a Heathen's haughty Tongue Insult us, and to raise our Shame, Say, Where's the GOD you've serv'd so long? 3 The GOD we serve maintains his Throne Above the clouds, beyond the Skies, Through all the Earth his Will is done, He knows our Groans, he hears our Cries. 4 But the vain Idols they adore, Are senseless Shapes of Stone and Wood; At best a Mass of glitt'ring Ore, A silver Saint or golden God. 5 [With Eyes and Ears they carve their Head; Deaf are their Ears, their Eyes are blind; In vain are costly Off'rings made, And Vows are scatter'd in the Wind. 6 Their Feet were never made to move, Nor Hands to save when Mortals pray, Mortals that pay them Fear or Love Seem to be blind and deaf as they.] 7 O Isr'el, make the Lord thy Hope, Thy Help, thy Refuge, and thy Rest; The Lord shall build thy Ruins up, And bless the People and the Priest. 8 The Dead no more can speak thy Praise, They dwell in Silence and the Grave; But we shall live to sing thy Grace, And tell the World thy Pow'r to save. Topics: God our Defense and Salvation; Idolatry reproved; November the 5th Languages: English

Not to our Names, thou only Just and True

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P115b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 115 Lyrics: 1 Not to our Names, thou only Just and True, Not to our worthless Names is Glory due; Thy Pow'r & Grace, thy Truth & Justice claim Immortal Honours to thy sov'reign Name. Shine through the earth from Heav'n, thy blest Abode Nor let the Heathens say, "And where's your God? 2 Heav'n is thine higher Court: There stands thy Throne, And thro' the lower Worlds thy Will is done; Our God fram'd all this Earth, these Heav'ns he spread, But Fools adore the Gods their Hands have made. The kneeling Croud with Looks devout behold Their Silver Saviours, and their Saints of Gold. 3 [Vain are those artful Shapes of Eyes and Ears; The molten Image neither sees nor hears; Their Hands are helpless, nor their Feet can move, They have no Speech, nor Thought, nor Pow'r, nor Love; Yet sottish Mortals make their long Complaints To their deaf Idols and their moveless Saints. 4 The Rich have Statues well adorn'd with Gold, The Poor content with Gods of coarser Mould, With Tools of Iron carve the senseless Stock, Lopt from a Tree, or broken from a Rock; People and Priest drive on the solemn Trade, And trust the Gods, that Saws and Hammers made.] 5 Be Heav'n and Earth amaz'd! 'Tis hard to say Which is more stupid, or their Gods, or they, O Isr'el, trust the Lord: He hears and sees, He knows thy Sorrows and restores thy Peace: His Worship does a thousand Comforts yield, He is thy Help, and he thy heav'nly Shield. 6 O Britain, trust the Lord: Thy Foes in vain Attempt thy Ruin, and oppose his Reign; Had they prevail'd, Darkness had clos'd our Days, And Death and Silence had forbid his Praise: But we are sav'd, and live; Let Songs arise, And Britons bless the GOD that built the Skies. Topics: God our Defense and Salvation; Idolatry reproved; November the 5th Languages: English

I love the Lord; he heard my Cries

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P116a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 116 Lyrics: 1 I love the Lord; he heard my Cries, And pity'd every Groan; Long as I live, when Troubles rise, I'll hasten to his Throne. 2 I love the Lord; he bow'd his Ear, And chas'd my Griefs away: O let my Heart no more despair, While I have Breath to pray! 3 My Flesh declin'd, my Spirits fell, And I drew near the Dead, While inward Pangs and Fears of Hell Perplex'd my wakeful Head. 4 "My GOD, I cry'd, thy Servant save, "Thou ever good and just; "Thy Pow'r can rescue from the Grave, "Thy Pow'r is all my Trust." 5 The Lord beheld me sore distrest, He bid my Pains remove: Return, my Soul, to God thy Rest, For thou hast known his Love. 6 My GOD hath sav'd my soul from Death, And dry'd my falling Tears; Now to his Praise I'll spend my Breath, And my remaining Years. Topics: Praise for health restored; Public Thanks for private Mercies; Recovery from Sickness; Sickness healed; Vows paid in Church Languages: English

What shall I render to my GOD

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P116b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19 Lyrics: 1 What shall I render to my GOD, For all his Kindness shown? My Feet shall visit thine Abode, My Songs address thy Throne. 2 Among the Saints that fill thine House My Off'ring shall be paid; There shall my Zeal perform the Vows, My Soul in Anguish made. 3 How much is Mercy thy Delight, Thou ever blessed GOD! How dear thy Servants in they Sight? How precious is their Blood! 4 How happy all thy Servants are! How great thy Grace to me! My Life, which thou hast made thy Care, Lord, I devote to Thee. 5 Now I am Thine, for ever Thine, Nor shall my Purpose move: Thy Hand has loos'd my Bonds of Pain, And bound me with thy Love. 6 Here in thy Courts I leave my Vow, And thy rich Grace record; Witness, ye Saints, who hear me now, If I forsake the Lord. Topics: Praise for health restored; Public Thanks for private Mercies; Recovery from Sickness; Sickness healed; Vows paid in Church Languages: English

O all ye Nations praise the Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P117a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 117 Lyrics: 1 O all ye Nations, praise the Lord, Each with a diff'rent Tongue; In ev'ry Language learn his Word, And let his Name be sung. 2 His Mercy reigns through ev'ry Land; Proclaim his Grace abroad; For ever firm his Truth shall stand; Praise ye the faithful GOD. Topics: Praise from all nations Languages: English

From all that dwell below the Skies

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P117b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 117 Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the Skies, Let the Creator's Praise arise; Let the Redeemer's Name be sung Through ev'ry Land, by ev'ry Tongue. 2 Eternal are thy Mercies, Lord; Eternal Truth attends thy Word; Thy Praise shall sound from Shore to Shore, Till Sun shall rise and set no more. Topics: Praise from all nations Languages: English

Thy Name, Almighty Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P117c (1766) Scripture: Psalm 117 Lyrics: 1 Thy Name, Almighty Lord, Shall sound through distant Lands; Great is thy Grace, and sure thy Word; Thy Truth for ever stands. 2 Far be thine Honour spread, And long thy Praise endure, Till Morning-Light and Evening-Shade Shall be exchang'd no more. Topics: Praise from all nations Languages: English

The Lord appears my Helper now

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P118a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 118:6-15 Lyrics: 1 The Lord appears my Helper now, Nor is my Faith afraid What all the Sons of Earth can do, Since Heav'n affords its Aid. 2 'Tis safer, Lord, to hope in Thee, And have my GOD my Friend, Than trust in Men of high Degree, And on their Truth depend. 3 Like Bees, my Foes beset me round, A large and angry Swarm; But I shall all their Rage confound, By thine Almighty Arm. 4 Tis through the Lord my Heart is strong, In him my Lips rejoice; While his Salvation is my Song, How chearful is my Voice! 5 Like angry Bees they girt me round; When GOD appears they fly; So burning Thorns, with crackling Sound, Make a fierce Blaze and die. 6 Joy to the Saints and Peace belongs; The Lord protects their Days: Let Isr'el tune immortal songs To his Almighty Grace. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Languages: English

Lord, thou hast heard thy Servant's Cry

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P118b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 118:17-21 Lyrics: 1 Lord, thou hast heard thy Servant's Cry And rescu'd from the Grave; Now shall he live; (and none can die, If GOD resolve to save) 2 Thy Praise, more constant than before, Shall fill his daily Breath; Thy Hand, that hath chastis'd him sore, Defends him still from Death. 3 Open the Gates of Sion now, For we shall worship there; The House where all the Righteous go Thy Mercy to declare. 4 Among th' Assemblies of thy Saints Our thankful Voice we raise; There we have told Thee our Complaints, And there we speak thy Praise. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Languages: English

Behold the sure Foundation-Stone

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P118c (1766) Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23 Lyrics: 1 Behold the sure Foundation-Stone Which GOD in Sion lays, To build our heav'nly Hopes upon, And his eternal Praise. 2 Chosen of GOD, to Sinners dear, And Saints adore the Name, They trust their whole Salvation here, Nor shall they suffer Shame. 3 The foolish Builders, Scribe and Priest, Reject it with Disdain; Yet on this Rock the Church shall rest, And Envy rage in vain. 4 What though the Gates of Hell withstood? Yet must this Building rise; 'Tis thy own Work, Almighty GOD, And wond'rous in our Eyes. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Languages: English

See what a living Stone

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P118e (1766) Scripture: Psalm 118:22-27 Lyrics: 1 See what a living Stone The Builders did refuse; Yet GOD hath built his Church thereon, In Spite of envious Jews. 2 The Scribe and angry Priest Reject thine only Son; Yet on this Rock shall Sion rest, As the chief Corner-Stone. 3 The Work, O Lord, is Thine, And wond'rous in our Eyes: This Day declares it all divine, This Day did Jesus rise. 4 This is the glorious Day That our Redeemer made; Let us rejoice, and sing and pray, Let all the Church be glad. 5 Hosanna to the King Of David's Royal Blood; Bless Him, ye Saints, He comes to bring Salvation from your GOD. 6 We bless thine holy Word, Which all this Grace displays; And offer on thine Altar, Lord, Our Sacrifice of Praise. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Languages: English

Lo, what a glorious Corner-Stone

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P118f (1766) Scripture: Psalm 118:22-27 Lyrics: 1 Lo, what a glorious Corner-Stone The Jewish Builders did refuse: But GOD hath built his Church thereon, In Spite of Envy and the Jews. 2 Great GOD, the Work is all divine, The Joy and Wonder of our Eyes; This is the Day that proves it thine, The Day that saw our Saviour rise. 3 Sinners, rejoice, and Saints, be glad; Hosanna, let his Name be blest; A thousand Honours on his Head, With Peace and Light and Glory rest. 4 In GOD's own Name he comes, to bring Salvation to our dying Race; Let the whole Church address their King With Hearts of Joy and Songs of Praise. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Languages: English

This is the Day the Lord hath made

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P118d (1766) Scripture: Psalm 118:24-26 Lyrics: 1 This is the Day the Lord hath made, He calls the Hours his own; Let Heav'n rejoice, let Earth be glad, And Praise surround the Throne. 2 To-day he rose and left the Dead; And Satan's Empire fell; To-day the Saints his Triumph spread, And all his Wonders tell. 3 Hosanna to th' anointed King, To David's holy Son: Help us, O Lord; descend and bring Salvation from thy Throne. 4 Blest be the Lord, who comes to Men With Messages of Grace; Who comes in GOD his Father's Name, To save our sinful Race. 5 Hosanna in the highest Strains The Church on Earth can raise; The Highest Heav'ns, in which he reigns, Shall give him nobler Praise. Topics: Christ his resurrection on the Lord's day; Christ the church's foundation; Church built on Jesus Christ; Deliverance from a Tumult; Deliverance from death; Hosanna for the Lord's day; Lord's day psalm; Praise for eminent Deliverance; Public Thanks for private Mercies Languages: English

Blest are the undefil'd in Heart

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:6 Lyrics: 1 Blest are the undefil'd in Heart, Whose Ways are right and clean; Who never from thy Law depart, But fly from ev'ry Sin. 2 Blest are the Men that keep thy Word, And practise thy Commands; With their whole Heart they seek the Lord, And serve Thee with their Hands. 3 Great is their Peace who love thy Law; How firm their Souls abide! Nor can a bold Temptation draw Their steady feet aside. 4 Then shall my Heart have inward Joy, And keep my Face from Shame, When all thy Statutes I obey, And honour all thy Name. 5 But haughty Sinners God will hate, The Proud shall die accurst; The Sons of Falsehood and Deceit Are trodden to the Dust. 6 Vile as the Dross the Wicked are; And those that leave thy Ways Shall see Salvation from afar, But never taste thy Grace. Topics: Saints happy, and sinners cursed; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God Languages: English

O how I love thy holy Law

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119e (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:13 Lyrics: 1 O how I love thy holy Law; 'Tis daily my Delight; And thence my Meditations draw Divine Advice by Night. 2 My waking Eyes prevent the Day To meditate thy Word; My Soul with Longing melts away To hear thy Gospel, Lord. 3 How doth thy Word my Heart engage? How well employ my Tongue? And in my tiresome Pilgrimage Yields me a heav'nly Song. 4 Am I a Stranger, or at Home; 'Tis my perpetual Feast; Not Honey dropping from the Comb So much allures the Taste. 5 No Treasures so enrich the Mind; Nor shall thy Word be sold For Loads of Silver well refin'd, Nor Heaps of choicest Gold. 6 When Nature sinks, and Spirits droop, Thy Promises of Grace Are Pillars to support my Hope, And there I write thy Praise. Topics: Meditation; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Scripture compared with the book of nature; Scripture delight in it; Midnight thoughts Languages: English

Thou art my Portion, O my GOD

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119c (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:30 Lyrics: 1 Thou art my Portion, O my GOD; Soon as I know thy Way, My Heart makes Haste t'obey thy word, And suffers no Delay. 2 I chuse the Path of Heav'nly Truth, And glory in my Choice; Not all the Riches of the Earth Could make me so rejoice. 3 The Testimonies of thy Grace I set before my Eyes; Thence I derive my daily Strength, And there my Comfort lies. 4 If once I wander from thy Path, I think upon my Ways, Then turn my Feet to thy Commands, And trust thy pard'ning Grace. 5 Now I am thine, for ever thine, O save thy Servant, Lord; Thou art my Shield, my Hiding-place; My Hope is in thy Word. 6 Thou hast inclin'd this Heart of mine Thy Statutes to fulfil; And thus till mortal Life shall end, Would I perform thy Will. Topics: Holiness protest; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity professed Languages: English

O that the Lord would guide my Ways

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119k (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:35-37 Lyrics: 1 O that the Lord would guide my Ways To keep his Statutes still! O that my God would grant me Grace To know and do his Will! 2 O send thy Spirit down to write Thy Law upon my Heart! Nor let my Tongue indulge Deceit, Nor act the Liar's Part. 3 From Vanity turn off my Eyes; Let no corrupt Design, Nor covetous Desires arise Within this Soul of mine. 4 Order my Footsteps by thy Word, And make my Heart sincere; Let Sin have no Dominion, Lord, But keep my Conscience clear. 5 My Soul hath gone too far astray, My Feet too often slip; Yet since I've not forgot thy Way, Restore thy wand'ring Sheep. 6 Make me to walk in thy Commands, 'Tis a delightful Road; Nor let my Head, or Heart, or Hands, Offend against my GOD. Topics: Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Desire of holiness; Holiness desired Languages: English

My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119p (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:40 Lyrics: 1 My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust; Lord, give me Life divine; From vain Desires, and ev'ry Lust Turn off these Eyes of mine. 2 I need th' Influence of thy Grace To speed me in thy Way, Lest I should loiter in my Race, Or turn my Feet astray. 3 When sore Afflictions press me down, I need thy quick'ning Pow'rs; Thy Word that I have rested on, Shall help my heaviest Hours. 4 Are not thy Mercies sov'reign still, And thou a faithful GOD? Wilt thou not grant me warmer Zeal To run the heav'nly Road? 5 Does not my Heart thy Precepts love, And long to see thy Face! And yet how slow my Spirits move Without enliv'ning Grace! 6 Then shall I love thy Gospel more, And ne'er forget thy Word, When I have felt its quick'ning Pow'r, To draw me near the Lord. Topics: Quickening grace; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Desire of quickening grace Languages: English

With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119m (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:53 Lyrics: 1 With my whole Heart I've sought thy Face, O let me never stray From thy Commands, O GOD of Grace, Nor tread the Sinners Way. 2 Thy Word I've hid within my Heart, To keep my Conscience clean, And be an everlasting Guard From ev'ry rising Sin. 3 I'm a Companion of the Saints, Who fear and Love the Lord; My Sorrows rise, my Nature faints, When Men transgress thy Word. 4 While Sinners do thy Gospel wrong My Spirit stands in Awe; My Soul abhors a lying Tongue, But loves thy righteous Law. 5 My Heart with sacred Rev'rence hears The Threa'tnings of thy Word; My Flesh with holy Trembling fears The Judgments of the Lord. 6 My GOD, I long, I hope, I wait, For thy Salvation still; While thy whole Law is my Delight, And I obey thy Will. Topics: Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Conscience tender; Fear of God Languages: English

To Thee, before the dawning Light

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:62 Lyrics: 1 To Thee, before the dawning Light, My gracious GOD I pray; I meditate thy Name by Night, And keep thy Law by Day. 2 My Spirit faints to see thy Grace, Thy Promise bears me up; And while Salvation long delays, Thy Word supports my Hope. 3 Seven Times a Day I lift my Hands, And pay my Thanks to Thee. Thy righteous Providence demands Repeated Praise from me. 4 When Midnight Darkness veils the Skies, I call thy Works to mind; My Thoughts in warm Devotion rise, And sweet Acceptance find. Topics: Converse with God; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God Languages: English

Consider all my Sorrows, Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119n (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:67 Lyrics: 1 Consider all my Sorrows, Lord, And thy Deliv'rance send; My Soul for thy Salvation faints, When will my Troubles end? 2 Yet I have found 'tis good for me To bear my Father's Rod; Afflictions make me learn thy Law, And live upon my GOD. 3 This is the Comfort I enjoy When new Distress begins: I read thy Word, I run thy Way, And hate my former Sins. 4 Had not thy Word been my Delight When earthly Joys were fled, My Soul, opprest with Sorrows Weight Had sunk amongst the Dead. 5 I know thy Judgments, Lord, are right, Though they may seem severe; The sharpest Suff'rings I endure, Flow from thy faithful Care. 6 Before I knew thy chast'ning Rod My Feet were apt to stray; But now I learn to keep thy Word, Nor wander from thy Way. Topics: Afflicted saints happy; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Support Variety and Excellency Languages: English

When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119q (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:69 Lyrics: 1 When Pain and Anguish seize me, Lord, All my Support is from thy Word: My Soul dissolves for Heaviness; Uphold me with thy strength'ning Grace. 2 The Proud have fram'd their Scoffs and Lies, They watch my Feet with envious Eyes, And tempt my Soul to Snares and Sin; Yet thy Commands I ne'er decline. 3 They hate me, Lord, without a Cause, They hate to see me love thy Laws; But I will trust and fear thy Name, Till Pride and Malice die with Shame. Topics: Afflicted Courage in them; Afflicted trying our Graces; Courage in persecution; Perseverance in trials; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Persecution courage in it Languages: English

Father, I bless thy gentle Hand

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119r (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:71-74 Lyrics: 1 Father, I bless thy gentle Hand; How kind was thy chastising Rod, That forc'd my Conscience to a Stand, And brought my wand'ring Soul to GOD! 2 Foolish and vain, I went astray Ere I had felt thy Scourges, Lord, I left my Guide, and lost my Way, But now I love and keep thy Word. 3 'Tis good for me to wear the Yoke, For Pride is apt to rise and swell; 'Tis good to bear my Father's Stroke, That I might learn his Statutes well. 4 The Law that issues from thy Mouth Shall raise my chearful Passions more Than all the Treasures of the South, Or Western Hills of golden Ore. 5 Thy Hands have made my mortal Frame, Thy Spirit form'd my Soul within; Teach me to know thy wond'rous Name, And guard me safe from Death and Sin. 6 Then all that love and fear the Lord At my Salvation shall rejoice; For I have hoped in thy Word, And made thy Grace my only Choice. Topics: Afflicted Instruction by them; Afflicted sanctified; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Scripture delight in it Languages: English

Behold thy waiting Servant, Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119j (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:74 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. Topics: Pleading the promises; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Promises pleaded Languages: English

Let all the Heathen Writers join

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119g (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:96 Lyrics: 1 Let all the Heathen Writers join To form one perfect Book; Great GOD, if once compar'd with thine, How mean their Writings look. 2 Not the most perfect Rules they gave Could shew one Sin forgiv'n, Nor lead a Step beyond the Grave; But thine conduct to Heav'n. 3 I've seen an End to what we call Perfection here below; How short the Pow'rs of Nature fall, And can no further go. 4 Yet Men would fain be just with God, By Works their Hands have wrought; But thy Commands, exceeding broad, Extend to ev'ry Thought. 5 In vain we boast Perfection here, While Sin defiles our Frame; And sinks our Virtues down so far, They scarce deserve the Name. 6 Our faith, and Love, and ev'ry Grace, Fall far below thy Word; But perfect Truth and Righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. Topics: Instruction from Scripture; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Nature and Scripture; Scripture Perfections Languages: English

How shall the Young secure their Hearts

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119d (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:99-100 Lyrics: 1 How shall the Young secure their Hearts, And guard their Lives from Sin; Thy Word the choicest Rules imparts To keep the Conscience clean. 2 When once it enters to the Mind, It spreads such Light abroad, The meanest Souls Instruction find, And raise their Thoughts to GOD. 3 'Tis like the Sun, a heav'nly Light, That guides us all the Day; And through the Dangers of the Night, A Lamp to lead our Way. 4 The Men that keep thy Law with Care, And meditate thy Word, Grow wiser than their Teachers are, And better know the Lord. 5 Thy Precepts make me truly wise; I hate the Sinner's Road; I hate my own vain Thoughts that rise, But love thy Law, my GOD. 6 [The starry Heav'ns thy Rule obey, The Earth maintains her Place; And these thy Servants Night and Day Thy Skill and Pow'r express. 7 But still thy Law and Gospel, Lord, Have Lessons more divine: Not Earth stands firmer than thy Word, Nor Stars so nobly shine.] 8 Thy Word is everlasting Truth; How pure is ev'ry Page! That holy Book shall guide our Youth, And well support our Age. Topics: Instruction from Scripture; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Book of Nature and Scripture; Scripture instruction from it Languages: English

Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119h (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:111 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. Topics: Scripture variety and excellency; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God Languages: English

O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119o (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:115 Lyrics: 1 O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour Might dwell upon my Mind! Thence I derive a quick'ning Pow'r, And daily Peace I find. 2 To meditate thy Precepts, Lord, Shall be my sweet Employ; My Soul shall ne'er forget thy Word, Thy Word is all my Joy. 3 How would I run in thy Commands, If thou my Heart discharge From Sin and Satan's hateful Chains, And set my Feet at large? 4 My Lips with Courage shall declare Thy Statutes and thy Name; I'll speak thy Word, though Kings should hear, Nor yield to sinful Shame. 5 Let Bands of Persecutors rise To rob me of my Right, Let Pride and Malice forge their Lies, Thy Law is my Delight. 6 Depart from me, ye wicked Race, Whose Hands and Hearts are ill; I love my GOD, I love his Ways, And must obey his Will. Topics: Resolutions holy; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Vows of holiness Languages: English

My GOD, consider my Distress

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119l (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:132 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. Topics: Comfort Holiness and Pardon; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Desire of comfort and deliverance Languages: English

Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119f (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Lyrics: 1 Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right, And all thy Statutes just; Thence I maintain a constant Fight With ev'ry flatt'ring Lust. 2 Thy Precepts often I survey; I keep thy Law in Sight, Through all the Business of the Day, To form my Actions right. 3 My Heart in Midnight Silence cries, "How sweet thy Comforts be;" My Thoughts in holy Wonder rise, And bring their Thanks to Thee. 4 And when my Spirit drinks her Fill, At some good Word of thine, Not mighty Men that share the Spoil Have Joys compar'd to mine. Topics: Meditation; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Midnight thoughts; Scripture holiness and comfort from it Languages: English

Thy Mercies fill the Earth, O Lord

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P119i (1766) Scripture: Psalm 119:171 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.] Topics: Desire of knowledge; Counsel and Support from God; Delight in Law of God; Knowledge deferred; Scripture attended with Spirit; Spirit his teaching desired Languages: English

Thou GOD of Love, thou ever-blest

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P120 (1766) Scripture: Psalm 120 Lyrics: 1 Thou GOD of Love, thou ever-blest, Pity my suff'ring State; When wilt thou set my Soul at Rest, From Lips that love Deceit? 2 Hard Lot of mine! Ny Days are cast Among the Sons of Strife, Whose never-ceasing Brawlings waste My golden Hours of Life. 3 O might I fly to change my Place, How would I chuse to dwell In some wide lonesome Wilderness, And leave these Gates of Hell! 4 Peace is the Blessing that I seek, How lovely are its Charms! I am for Peace; but when I speak, They all declare for Arms. 5 New Passions still their Souls engage, And keep their Malice strong: What shall be done to curb thy Rage, O thou devouring Tongue! 6 Should burning Arrows smite thee through, Strict Justice would approve; But I had rather spare my Foe, And melt his Heart with Love. Topics: Contention complained of; Evil Neighbors; Peace with men desired; Quarrelsom Neighbors Languages: English

Up to the Hills I lift mine Eyes

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P121a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 121 Lyrics: 1 Up to the Hills I lift mine Eyes, Th' eternal Hills beyond the Skies; Thence all her Help my Soul derives; There my Almighty Refuge lies. 2 He lives; the everlasting GOD, That built the World, that spread the Flood; The Heav'ns, with all their Hosts he made, And the dark Regions of the Dead. 3 He guides our Feet, he guards our Way; His Morning Smiles bless all the Day; He spreads the Evening Veil, and keeps The silent Hours while Isr'el sleeps. 4 Isr'el, a Name divinely blest, May rise secure, securely rest; Thy holy Guardian's wakeful Eyes Admit no Slumber nor Surprize. 5 No Sun shall smite thy Head by Day, Nor the pale Moon with sickly Ray Shall blast thy Couch; no baleful Star Dart his malignant Fire so far. 6 Should Earth and Hell with Malice burn, Still thou shalt go, and still return Safe in the Lord; his heav'nly Care Defends thy Life from ev'ry Snare. 7 On thee foul Spirits have no Pow'r; And in thy last departing Hour, Angels that trace the airy Road, Shall bear thee homeward to thy GOD. Topics: Defense in God; God our preserver; Protection by day and night Languages: English

To Heav'n I lift my waiting Eyes

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P121b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 121 Lyrics: 1 To Heav'n I lift my waiting Eyes; There all my Hopes are laid: The Lord, that built the Earth and Skies, Is my perpetual Aid. 2 Their Feet shall never slide to fall, Whom he designs to keep; His Ear attends the softest Call; His Eyes can never sleep. 3 He will sustain our weakest Pow'rs With his Almighty Arm, And watch our most unguarded Hours Against surprising Harm. 4 Isr'el rejoice, and rest secure, Thy Keeper is the Lord; His wakeful Eyes employ his Pow'r For thine eternal Guard. 5 Nor scorching Sun, nor sickly Moon, Shall have his Leave to smite; He shields thy Head from burning Noon, From blasting Damps at Night. 6 He guards thy Soul, he keeps thy Breath, Where thickest Dangers come: Go, and return, secure from Death, Till GOD commands thee Home. Topics: Defense in God; God our preserver; Protection by day and night Languages: English

Upward I lift mine Eyes

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P121c (1766) Scripture: Psalm 121 Lyrics: 1 Upward I lift mine Eyes, From GOD is all my Aid; The GOD that built the Skies, And Earth and Nature made; GOD is the Tow'r To which I fly; His Grace is nigh In ev'ry Hour. 2 My Feet shall never slide, And fall in fatal Snares, Since GOD, my Guard and Guide, Defends me from my Fears. Those wakeful Eyes That never sleep, Shall Israel keep, When Dangers rise. 3 No burning Heats by Day Nor Blasts of Evening Air, Shall take my Health away, If GOD be with me there: Thou art my Sun, And thou my Shade, To guard my Head By Night or Noon. 4 Hast thou not giv'n thy Word To save my Soul from Death? And I can trust my Lord To keep my mortal Breath; I'll go and come, Nor fear to die, Till from on high Thou call me Home. Topics: Defense in God; God our preserver; Protection by day and night Languages: English

How did my Heart rejoice to hear

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P122a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 122 Lyrics: 1 How did my Heart rejoice to hear My Friends devoutly say, "In Sion let us all appear, "And keep the solemn Day!" 2 I love her Gates, I love the Road; The Church adorn'd with Grace, Stands like a Palace built for GOD To shew his milder Face. 3 Up to her Courts with Joys unknown The holy Tribes repair; The Son of David holds his Throne, And sits in Judgment there. 4 He hears our Praises and Complaints: And while his awful Voice Divides the Sinners from the Saints, We tremble and rejoice. 5 Peace be within this sacred Place, And Joy a constant Guest! With holy Gifts and heav'nly Grace Be her Attendants blest! 6 My Soul shall pray for Sion still, While Life or Breath remains; There my best Friends, my Kindred dwell, There GOD my Saviour reigns. Topics: Church going to it; Church its beauty; Worship public Languages: English

How pleas'd and blest was I

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P122b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 122 Lyrics: 1 How pleas'd and blest was I, To hear the People cry, "Come, let us seek our GOD to Day;" Yes, with a cheerful Zeal We haste to Sion's hill, And there our Vows and Honours pay. 2 Sion, thrice happy Place, Adorn'd with wond'rous Grace, And Walls of Strength embrace thee round; In thee our Tribes appear. To pray, and praise, and hear The sacred Gospel's joyful Sound. 3 There David's greater Son Has fix'd his Royal Throne, He sits for Grace and Judgment there: He bids the Saint be glad, He makes the Sinner sad, And humble Souls rejoice with Fear. 4 May Peace attend thy Gate, And Joy within thee wait To bless the Soul of every Guest! The Man that seeks thy Peace, And wishes thine Increase, A thousand Blessings on him rest! 5 My Tongue repeats her Vows, Peace to this sacred House! For there my Friends and Kindred dwell; And since my glorious GOD Makes thee his best Abode, My Soul shall ever love thee well. [Repeat the 4th Stanza, to complete the Tune) Topics: Church going to it; Church its beauty; Worship public Languages: English

O Thou whose Grace and Justice reign

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P123 (1766) Scripture: Psalm 123 Lyrics: 1 O Thou whose Grace and Justice reign, Enthron'd above the Skies, To Thee our Hearts would tell their Pain, To Thee we lift our Eyes. 2 As Servants watch their Master's Hand, And fear the angry Stroke; Or Maids before their Mistress stand, And wait a peaceful Look: 3 So for our Sins we justly feel Thy Discipline, O GOD; Yet wait the gracious Moment still, Till thou remove thy Rod. 4 Those that in Wealth and Pleasure live, Our daily Groans deride, And thy Delays of Mercy give Fresh Courage to their Pride. 5 Our Foes insult us, but our Hope In thy Compassion lies; This Thought shall bear our Spirits up, That GOD will not despise. Topics: Afflicted Submission to them; Pleading without repining; Resignation; Submission Languages: English

Had not the Lord, may Isr'el say

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P124 (1766) Scripture: Psalm 124 Lyrics: 1 Had not the Lord, may Isr'el say, Had not the Lord maintain'd our Side, When Men, to make our Lives a Prey, Rose like the Swelling of the Tide: 2 The swelling Tide had stopt our Breath, So fiercely did the Waters roll, We had been swallow'd deep in Death; Proud Waters had o'erwhelmed our Soul. 3 We leap for Joy, we shout and sing, Who just escap'd the fatal Stroke; So flies the Gird with chearful Wing, When once the Fowler's snare is broke. 4 For ever blessed be the Lord, Who broke the Fowler's cursed Snare, Who sav'd us from the murd'ring Sword, And made our Lives and Souls his Care. 5 Our Help is in Jehovah's Name, Who form'd the Earth, and built the Skies: He that upholds that wond'rous Frame Guards his own Church with watchful Eyes. Topics: National deliverance; November the 5th Languages: English

Unshaken as the sacred Hill

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P125a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 125 Lyrics: 1 Unshaken as the sacred Hill, And firm as Mountains be, Firm as a Rock the Soul shall rest That leans, O Lord, on Thee. 2 Not Walls nor Hills could guard so well Old Salem's happy Ground, As those eternal Arms of Love That ev'ry Saint surround. 3 While Tyrants are a smarting Scourge To drive them near to GOD, Divine Compassion does allay The Fury of the Rod. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with Souls sincere, And lead them safely on To the bright Gates of Paradise, Where Christ their Lord is gone. 5 But if we trace those crooked Ways That the old Serpent drew, The Wrath that drove him first to Hell Shall smite his Followers too. Topics: Afflicted moderated; Grace tried by afflictions Languages: English

Firm and unmov'd are they

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P125b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 125 Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they That rest their Souls on GOD; Firm as the Mount where David dwelt, Or where the Ark abode. 2 As Mountains stood to guard The City's sacred Ground, So GOD, and his Almighty Love, Embrace his Saints around. 3 What though the Father's Rod Drop a chastising Stroke, Yet lest it wound their Souls too deep, Its Fury shall be broke. 4 Deal gently, Lord, with those Whose Faith and pious Fear, Whose Hope, and Love, and ev'ry Grace, Proclaim their Hearts sincere. 5 Nor shall the Tyrant's Rage Too long oppress the Saint; The GOD of Isr'el will support His Children, lest they faint. 6 But if our slavish Fear Will chuse the Road to Hell, We must expect our Portion there, Where bolder Sinners dwell. Topics: Afflicted moderated; Grace tried by afflictions Languages: English

When GOD restor'd our captive State

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P126a (1766) Scripture: Psalm 126 Lyrics: 1 When GOD restor'd our captive State, Joy was our Song, and Grace our Theme; The Grace beyond our Hopes so great, That Joy appear'd a painted Dream. 2 The Scoffer owns thy Hand, and pays Unwilling Honours to thy Name; While we with Pleasure shout thy Praise, With chesrful Notes thy Love proclaim. 3 When we review our dismal Fears, 'Twas hard to think they'd vanish'd so; With GOD we left our flowing Tears, He makes our Joys like Rivers flow. 4 The Man that in his furrow'd Field His scatter'd Seed with Sadness leaves, Will shout to see the Harvest yield A welcome load of joyful Sheaves. Topics: Deliverance by prayer; Deliverance surprising; Harvest; Joy or Conversion; Melancholy removed; National deliverance Languages: English

When GOD reveal'd his gracious Name

Hymnal: PDIL1766 #P126b (1766) Scripture: Psalm 126 Lyrics: 1 When GOD reveal'd his gracious Name, And chang'd my mournful State, My Rapture seem'd a pleasing Dream, The Grace appear'd so great. 2 The World beheld the glorious Change, And did thy Hand confess; My Tongue broke out in unknown Strains, And sung surprising Grace. 3 Great is the Work, my Neighbours cry'd, And own'd the Power divine; Great is the Work, my Heart reply'd, And be the Glory thine. 4 The Lord can clear the darkest Skies, Can give us Day for Night; Make Drops of sacred Sorrow rise To Rivers of Delight. 5 Let those that sow in Sadness wait Till the fair Harvest come, They shall confess their Sheaves are great, And shout the Blessings home. 6 Though Seed lie bury'd long in Dust; It shan't deceive their Hope! The precious Grain can ne'er be lost, For Grace insures the Crop. Topics: Deliverance by prayer; Deliverance surprising; Harvest; Joy or Conversion; Melancholy removed; National deliverance Languages: English

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