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Secret Devotion and Spiritual Mindedness; or, Constant Converse with God

Appears in 77 hymnals First Line: To thee, before the dawning light 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: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Converse with God; Secret devotion; Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Converse with God; Secret devotion Scripture: Psalm 119:62

Profession of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience

Appears in 171 hymnals First Line: Thou art my portion, O my God 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 chose the path of heavenly 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 pardoning grace. 5 Now I am thine, forever thine, Oh 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: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity professed; Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity professed Scripture: Psalm 119:57

Imperfection of Nature, and Perfection of Scripture

Appears in 133 hymnals 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 forgiven; Nor lead a step beyond the grave, But thine conduct to heaven. 3 I've seen an end to what we call Perfection here below; How short the powers 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 every 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 every grace Fall far below thy word; But perfect truth and righteousness Dwell only with the Lord. Topics: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Scripture compared with Nature; Instruction from Scripture; Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Scripture compared with Nature; Instruction from Scripture Scripture: Psalm 119:96

Wrath and Mercy from the Judgment Seat

Appears in 67 hymnals First Line: With my whole heart I'll raise my song Lyrics: 1 With my whole heart I'll raise my song, Thy wonders I'll proclaim, Thou sovereign judge of right and wrong Wilt put my foes to shame. 2 I'll sing thy majesty and grace; My God prepares his throne To judge the world in righteousness, And make his vengeance known. 3 Then shall the Lord a refuge prove For all the poor opprest; To save the people of his love, And give the weary rest. 4 The men that know thy name will trust In thy abundant grace; For thou hast ne'er forsook the just, Who humbly seek thy face. 5 Sing praises to the righteous Lord, Who dwells on Zion's Hill, Who executes his threat'ning word, Whose works his grace fulfil. Topics: Dominion of Man over Creatures; Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God the judge; Judgement and Mercy; Judgement Seat of God; Justice of Providence; Providence its wisdom and equity; Wisdom and equity of Providence; Wrath and Mercy from the Judgement-Seat; Dominion of Man over Creatures; Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God the judge; Judgement and Mercy; Judgement Seat of God; Justice of Providence; Providence its wisdom and equity; Wisdom and equity of Providence; Wrath and Mercy from the Judgement-Seat Scripture: Psalm 9:12

The Wisdom and Equity of Providence

Appears in 55 hymnals First Line: When the great Judge, supreme and just Lyrics: 1 When the great Judge, supreme and just Shall once enquire for blood; The humble souls that mourn in dust, Shall find a faithful God. 2 He from the dreadful gates of death Does his own children raise: In Zion’s gates, with cheerful breath, They sing their Father’s praise. 3 His foes shall fall, with heedless feet, Into the pit they made; And sinners perish in the net That their own hands have spread. 4 Thus by thy judgments, mighty God, Are thy deep councils known; When men of mischief are destroyed, In snares that were their own. Pause. 5 The wicked shall sink down to hell; Thy wrath devour the lands, That dare forget thee, or rebel Against thy known commands. 6 Though saints to sore distress are brought, And wait, and long complain, Their cries shall never be forgot, Nor shall their hopes be vain. 7 [Rise, great Redeemer, from thy seat, To judge and save the poor; Let nations tremble at thy feet, And man prevail no more. 8 Thy thunder shall affright the proud, And put their hearts to pain, Make them confess that thou art GOD, And they but feeble men.] Topics: Dominion of Man over Creatures; Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God the judge; Judgement and Mercy; Judgement Seat of God; Justice of Providence; Providence its wisdom and equity; Wisdom and equity of Providence; Wrath and Mercy from the Judgement-Seat; Dominion of Man over Creatures; Equity and Wisdom of Providence; God the judge; Judgement and Mercy; Judgement Seat of God; Justice of Providence; Providence its wisdom and equity; Wisdom and equity of Providence; Wrath and Mercy from the Judgement-Seat Scripture: Psalm 9:12

Prayer heard, and saints saved; or pride, atheism and oppression punished

Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: Why doth the Lord depart so far? Lyrics: 1 Why doth the Lord depart so far? And why conceal his face, When great calamities appear, And times of deep distress? 2 Lord, shall the wicked still deride Thy justice and thy laws? Shall they advance their heads in pride, And slight the righteous cause. 3 They cast thy judgments from their sight, And then insult the poor, They boast in their exalted height, That they shall fall no more. 4 Arise, O God, lift up thine hand, Attend our humble cry; No enemy shall dare to stand, When God ascends on high. Pause. 5 Why do the men of malice rage, And say with foolish pride, The God of heaven will ne'er engage To fight on Zion's side. 6 But thou forever art our Lord; And powerful is thine hand, As when the Heathens felt thy sword, And perish'd from thy land. 7 Thou wilt prepare our hearts to pray, And cause thine ear to hear; Accept the vows thy children pay, And free thy saints from fear. 8 Proud tyrants shall no more oppress, No more despise the just; And mighty sinners shall confess, They are but earth and dust. Topics: Afflictions very great; Atheism punished; Church God fights for her; Complaint of Pride, Atheism, Oppression, etc..; Hearing of Prayer and Salvation; Humiliation Day; Persecutors deliverance from them; Pride and atheism, and oppression punished; Saints Salvation of; Afflictions very great; Atheism punished; Church God fights for her; Complaint of Pride, Atheism, Oppression, etc..; Hearing of Prayer and Salvation; Humiliation Day; Persecutors deliverance from them; Pride and atheism, and oppression punished; Saints Salvation of Scripture: Psalm 10

Pleading the Promises

Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Behold thy waiting servant, Lord 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 quickening grace? Doth not my heart address thy throne? And yet thy love delays. 3 Mine eyes for thy salvation fail; Oh 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: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished Scripture: Psalm 119:38

Benefit of Afflictions, and Support under them

Appears in 91 hymnals First Line: Consider all my sorrows, Lord Lyrics: 1 Consider all my sorrows, Lord, And thy deliverance 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 sorrow's weight, Had sunk amongst the dead. 5 I know thy judgments, Lord, are right, Though they may seem severe; The sharpest sufferings I endure, Flow from thy faithful care. 6 Before I knew thy chastening rod, My feet were apt to stray; But now I learn to keep thy word, Nor wander from thy way. Topics: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Support and comfort in God; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit; Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Support and comfort in God; Afflicted Saints happy; Afflictions support and profit Scripture: Psalm 119:67

Holy Resolutions

Appears in 83 hymnals First Line: Oh that my statutes every hour Lyrics: 1 Oh that thy statutes every hour Might dwell upon my mind! Thence I derive a quickening power 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, tho' 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 deligt. 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: Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Vows of holiness; Resolutions holy; Counsel and Support form God; Law of God Delight in in; Persecutors punished; Vows of holiness; Resolutions holy Scripture: Psalm 119:115

God our Preserver

Appears in 243 hymnals First Line: Upward I lift mine eyes 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 tower To which I fly; His grace is nigh In every 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 given 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: Church going to it; Defense in God; God our preserver; Preservation daily; Protection by day and night; Public Praise Worship attended on; Worship public; Church going to it; Defense in God; God our preserver; Preservation daily; Protection by day and night; Public Praise Worship attended on; Worship public Scripture: Psalm 121