Parish Psalmody; A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship Containing Dr. Watts's Versification of the Psalms of David, Entire, a Large Port

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1849 Excerpt: ... Nor let thy fury grow so hot Against a feeble worm. 2 My soul's bowed down with heavy cares, My flesh with pain oppressed; My couch is witness to my tears, My tears forbid my rest. 3 Sorrow and pain wear out my days; I waste the night with cries, Counting the minutes as they pass, Till the slow morning rise. 4 Shall I be still tormented more, Mine eyes consumed with grief? How long, my God, how long before Thy hand afford relief? 5 He hears when dust and ashes speak; He pities all our groans; He saves us, for his mercy's sake, And heals our broken bones. 6 The virtue of his sovereign word Restores our fainting breath: For silent graces praise not the Lord, Nor is he known in death. O Temptations in Sickness overcome. L. M. J T ORD, I can suffer thy rebukes, _Li When thou with kindness dost chastise; But thy fierce wrath I cannot bear; Oh let it not against me rise. 2 Pity my languishing estate, And ease the sorrows that I feel; The wounds thy heavy hand hath made, Oh let thy gentler touches heal. 3 See how I pass my weary days In sighs and groans; and when 'tis night, My bed is watered with my tears; My grief consumes and dims my sight. 4 Look how the powers of nature mourn!. How long, Almighty God, how long? When will thine hour of grace return? When shall I make thy grace my song? 5 I feel my flesh so near the grave, My thoughts are tempted to despair; But graves can never praise the Lord, For all is dust and silence there. 6 Depart, ye tempters, from my soul, And all despairing thoughts depart; My God, who hears my humble moan, Will ease my flesh, and cheer my heart. i God's Care of his People. C. Si. 1 A/TY trust is in my heavenly Friend, -L'---My hope in thee, my God; Rise, and my helpless life defend From those that seek my blood. 2 With insolence..