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Holy Resolutions
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #228 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: O that thy Statutes ev'ry Hour 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. Scripture: Psalm 119:93 Languages: English
Holy Resolutions
Let all the Heathen Writers join
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119g (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God 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.
Scripture: Psalm 119:96 Languages: English
Let all the Heathen Writers join
O that the Lord would guide my Ways
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119k (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God 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.
Scripture: Psalm 119:35-37 Languages: English
O that the Lord would guide my Ways
My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119p (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God 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. Scripture: Psalm 119:40 Languages: English
My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust
Imperfection of Nature, and Perfection of Scripture
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #221b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Let all the Heathen Writers join 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.
Scripture: Psalm 119:96 Languages: English
Imperfection of Nature, and Perfection of Scripture
Breathing after Holiness
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #224b (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: O that the Lord would guide my Ways 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.
Scripture: Psalm 119:5 Languages: English
Breathing after Holiness
Prayer for quickening Grace
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #229a (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: My Soul lies cleaving to the Dust 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. Scripture: Psalm 119:25 Languages: English
Prayer for quickening Grace
Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119f (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God 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. Scripture: Psalm 119:162 Languages: English
Lord, I esteem thy Judgments right
My GOD, consider my Distress
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P119l (1766) Topics: Counsel and Support from God 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 119:132 Languages: English
My GOD, consider my Distress
The Word of God is the Saint's Portion; or, The Excellency and Variety of Scripture
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #222 (1740) Topics: Counsel and Support from God First Line: Lord, I have made thy Word my Choice 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
The Word of God is the Saint's Portion; or, The Excellency and Variety of Scripture
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