Family-hymns gathered (mostly) out of the best translations of David's psalmsFamily-hymns gather'd (mostly) out of the best translations of David's psalms

Hymn XLVII. Psal. 89.1, 19.

TH' Eternal Mercies of the Lord My Song shall still express; My Mouth to Ages shall record Thy Truth and Faithfulness. For thou hast laid our Help upon A Prince of mighty Power; A chosen one thou hast advanced To be the Saviour.

TH' Eternal Mercies of the Lord My Song shall still express; My Mouth to Ages shall record Thy Truth and Faithfulness. For thou hast laid our Help upon A Prince of mighty Pow'r; A chosen one thou hast advanc'd To be the Saviour.

20, 21, 27, 28, 29. With sacred Oil thou didst anoint David, whom thou hadst found; He's girt with strength for saving-work, His Head with Glory crowned. Mercies through him are kept for us, And Promises are sure; His Sacred Seed and Sovereign Throne For ever shall endure.

20, 21, 27, 28, 29. With sacred Oyl thou didst anoint David, whom thou hadst found; He's girt with strength for saving-work, His Head with Glory crown'd. Mercies through him are kept for us, And Promises are sure; His Sacred Seed and Sov'reign Throne For ever shall endure.

35, 52. Having confirmed it by an Oath, A Sacred Oath, and High; Thy Faithful Ones are well assured Thou wilt not, canst not lye. Blessed for ever be the Lord, And blest be God again; And let the Church with one accord Resound Amen, Amen.

35, 52. Having confirm'd it by an Oath, A Sacred Oath, and High; Thy Faithful Ones are well assur'd Thou wilt not, caust not lye. Blessed for ever be the Lord, And blest be God agen; And let the Church with one accord Resound Amen, Amen.

Hymn XLVIII. Psal. 110.1, 2, 3.

Jehovah to my Lord thus spake, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thy baffled Foes Subject to thy command. God shall from Zion send that Rod In which thy strength appears; Thy People in that day of Power Shall all be Volunteers.

JEhovah to my Lord thus spake, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thy baffled Foes Subject to thy command. God shall from Sion send that Rod In which thy strength appears; Thy People in that day of Pow'r Shall all be Voluntiers.

Moved with the Beauties of thy Church Young Converts then shall Come, As numerous as the Pearls of Dew That drop from Morning's womb.

Mov'd with the Beauties of thy Church Young Converts then shall Come, As num'rous as the Pearls of Dew That drop from Morning's womb.

4, 5, 6, 7. The Lord a solemn Oath hath sworn, Which he will never break, Thou art an everlasting Priest, As was Melchizedek. And being thus raised to his Throne, Kings that his Reign oppose With all the adverse Heathen Powers Shall perish as his Foes. ⟨p. 53⟩Because he shall vouchsafe to taste The Brook that's in the way; Thus shall the Lord lift up his head To triumph and bear sway.

4, 5, 6, 7. The Lord a solemn Oath hath sworn, Which he will never break, Thou art an everlasting Priest, As was Melchizedek. And being thus rais'd to his Throne, Kings that his Reign oppose With all the adverse Heathen Pow'rs Shall perish as his Foes. ⟨p. 53⟩Because he shall vouchsafe to taste The Brook that's in the way; Thus shall the Lord lift up his head To triumph and bear sway.

Rev. 5.12, 9, 13. Therefore to thee, O Lamb of God, Riches and Power belong, Wisdom and Honour, Glory, Strength, And every praising Song. Thou as our Sacrifice was slain, And by thy precious Blood, From every Tongue and Nation hast Redeemed us unto God.

Rev. 5.12, 9, 13. Therefore to thee, O Lamb of God, Riches and Pow'r belong, Wisdom and Honour, Glory, Strength, And ev'ry praising Song. Thou as our Sacrifice was slain, And by thy precious Blood, From ev'ry Tongue and Nation hast Redeem'd us unto God.

Blessing and Honour, Glory, Power From all in Earth and Heaven, To him that sits upon the Throne, And to the Lamb be given.

Blessing and Honour, Glory, Pow'r From all in Earth and Heav'n, To him that sits upon the Throne, And to the Lamb be giv'n.

Hymns for some particular occasions proper to be sung after Meals.

Hymn XLIX. Psal. 104.24, 27, 28.

HOW many are thy Works, O Lord, In Wisdom all composed? The Earth by thee is richly stored With Treasures there enclosed. On thee do all the Creatures wait, And as Expectants stand, To have their seasonable food From thy dispensing hand. ⟨p. 54⟩That which thou givest as thou seest best, They gather for their food; Thy liberal hand thou openest, And they are filled with good.

HOW many are thy Works, O Lord, In Wisdom all compos'd? The Earth by thee is richly stor'd With Treasures there inclos'd. On thee do all the Creatures wait, And as Expectants stand, To have their seasonable food From thy dispensing hand. ⟨p. 54⟩That which thou giv'st as thou seest best, They gather for their food; Thy liberal hand thou openest, And they are fill'd with good.

14, 15. For Cattle thou makest Grass to spring, And Herbs for Man's own use; Convenient food for every thing Thou makest the Earth produce. To glad Man's heart, the fruitful Soil Brings forth the Grape for Wine, Heart-strengthening Bread, and precious Oil, Which makes his face to shine.

14, 15. For Cattle thou mak'st Grass to spring, And Herbs for Man's own use; Convenient food for ev'ry thing Thou mak'st the Earth produce. To glad Man's heart, the fruitful Soil Brings forth the Grape for Wine, Heart-strength'ning Bread, and precious Oyl, Which makes his face to shine.

—22.26. —103.22. The Meek shall eat and be sufficed, And those that do endeavour To know the Lord, shall praise his Name, Your hearts shall live for ever. O bless the Lord ye Works of his Wherewith the World is stored, Where-ever his Dominion is, My Soul, bless thou the Lord.

—22.26. —103.22. The Meek shall eat and be suffic'd, And those that do endeavour To know the Lord, shall praise his Name, Your hearts shall live for ever. O bless the Lord ye Works of his Wherewith the World is stor'd, Where-ever his Dominion is, My Soul, bless thou the Lord.