PSALM 2. (C. M.)

The immediate occasion of this Psalm was, David's establishment in the kingdom of Israrl; its ulterior object, the establishment of the kingdom of Messiah or Christ.-(Acts iv. 25, 26.)

1 WITH restless and ungovern'd rage
Why do the Heathen storm?
Why in such rash attempts engage,
As they can ne'er perform?

2 The great in counsel and in might
Their various forces bring,
Against the LORD they all unite.
And his ANOINTED KING.

3 But God, who sits enthron'd on high,
And sees how they combiné,
Does their conspiring strength defy,
And mocks their vain design.

4 Learn then, ye Princes, and give ear,
Ye Judges of the earth;

Worship the Lord with holy fear;
Rejoice with awful mirth.

5 Approach the SON with due respect,
Your timely homage pay;
Lest he avenge the bold neglect,
Incens'd by your delay.

6 If but in part his anger rise,
Who can endure the flame?

Then blest are they, whose hope relies
On His most holy name.

PSALM 3. (C. M.)

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A Psalm of David, when driven from his throne by
Absalom, his son; expressing his great confidence
and security in the protection of God. - (2 Sam. xv.
-xviii)

1 THE LORD alone is my defence,
On Him my hopes rely;
He is my glory, and shall raise
My drooping head on high.
2 Since, whensoe'er in deep distress,
To Him I made my prayer,
He heard me from His holy hill,
Why should I now despair?

3 Guarded by Him, I lay me down,
Serene repose to take;

For I through Him securely sleep,
Through Him in safety wake.

4 Salvation to the LORD belongs,
He only can defend;

His blessing He extends to all,
Who on His pow'r depend.

PSALM 4.

(C. M.)

The Psalmist reposeth in full assurance of faith on
the loving-kindness of the Lord.

1 O LORD, that art my righteous judge,
To my complaint give ear;
Thou still redeem'st me from distress;
Have mercy, LORD, and hear.

2 While worldly minds impatient grow
More prosp❜rous times to see,
ill let the glories of thy face
Shine brightly, LORD, on me.

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3 So shall my heart o'erflow with joy
More lasting and more true,

Than theirs, who stores of corn and wine
Successively renew.

4 Then down in peace I'll lay my head,
And take my needful rest;
No other guard, O LORD, I crave
Of Thy defence possest.

PSALM 5. (C. M.)

The Psalmist, having suffered great calamities, after being assured of success, taketh comfort; conclud ing that when God shall deliver him, others also shall be partakers of the same mercies.

1 LORD, hear the voice of my complaint,
Accept my secret pray'r;

To Thee alone, my King, my God,
Will I for help repair.

2 Thou in the morn my voice shalt hear;
And with the dawning day,
To Thee devoutly I'll look up,
To Thee devoutly pray.

3 Conduct me by Thy righteous laws,
For watchful is my foe:
Therefore, O LORD, make plain the way,
Wherein I ought to go.

4 Let all who truly trust in Thee
With shouts their joy proclaim;
Let them rejoice whom Thou preserv❜st,
And all that love Thy name.

5 To faithful men the righteous LORD,
His blessing will extend;

And with His favour all His saints,
As with a shield defend.

PSALM 6. Old Version. (C. M.)

Supplication for Divine Mercy.

1 LORD! in Thy wrath reprove me not,
Though I deserve Thine ire;
Nor yet correct me in Thy wrath,
O LORD, I Thee desire.

2 My soul is troubled very sore,
And vex'd exceedingly:

But, LORD, how long wilt Thou delay,
To cure my misery?

3 LORD! turn Thee to Thy wonted grace,
Some pity on me take:

O! save me,

not for my deserts,

But for Thy mercies' sake.

PSALM 8. (C. M.)

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This Psalm, as appears from Heb. ii. 6-9., treats on the wonderful love of God, shewn by the exaltation of our nature in Messiah, or the second Adam, to the right hand of the Majesty on high, and by the subjection of all creatures to the word of His power.

1 O THOU, to whom all creatures bow
Within this earthly frame,

Thro' all the world how great art Thou!
How glorious is Thy name!

2 In heav'n Thy wond'rous acts are sung,
Nor fully reckon'd there;

And yet thou mak'st the infant-tongue
Thy boundless praise declare.

3 When heav'n, Thy beauteous work on high,
Employs my wond'ring sight;

The moon, that nightly rules the sky,
With stars of feebler light;

4 LORD! what is man, that thou should'st

deign

To bear him in Thy mind?
Or condescend to visit him,

In human flesh enshrin'd?

5 O Thou, to whom all creatures bow
Within this earthly frame,
Thro' all the world how great art Thou!
How glorious is Thy name!

PSALM 9. (C. M.)

A Psalm of thanksgiving for the victories obtained by David, foretelling the spiritual triumphs of Messiah.

1 TO celebrate thy praise, O LORD,
I will my heart prepare:

To all the list'ning world Thy works,
Thy wond'rous works, declare.
2 The thought of them shall to my soul
Exalted pleasures bring:

Whilst to Thy name, O Thou most High,
Triumphant praise I sing.

3 God is a constant sure defence,
Against oppressive rage;

As troubles rise, His needful aids
In our behalf engage.

4 All those who have His goodness prov❜d,
Will in His truth confide;
Whose mercy ne'er forsook the man,
That on His help rely'd.

5 Sing praises therefore to the LORD,
From Sion, His abode;

Proclaim His deeds, till all the world
Confess no other God.