his Israel His Glories bright display This this becomes them well To praise their God and say His glorious Grace And Mercy shines Beyond the lines Of Time and Place III. A Song of Praise prepare This work belongs to you Of Aarons house that are And Gods Domesticks too His glorious Grace And Mercy shines Beyond the lines Of time and place IV. All ye that fear the Lord All that his Laws obey Praise him with one accord Extol his name and say His glorious Grace And Mercy shines Beyond the lines Of time and place Part II. Praise for Protection I. O that I may record The kindness I have felt Did call upon the Lord When my sad Heart did melt With Anxious fear To my request When thus addrest He bow'd his Ear. II. How soon my fear was fled He having heard my voice Me out of trouble led Into a Paradice There I enjoy By him discharg'd By him inlarg'd Sweet liberty III. The mighty Lord of Hosts As chief is on my side I 'll not regard their boasts Who do my trust deride When God 's my friend Alas how can Poor feeble man With me contend IV. The Lord doth take my part With those that for me fight My foes shall backward start All vanquisht by his might In God to trust Is better than In Mortal Men Who are but dust V. Tho' Princes great in might Great Armies do command They safety seek by flight And fall by a strong hand In God to trust Is better than In Mighty Men That are but dust VI. To th'Father and the Son And Holy Ghost now be All Glory unto one True God and Persons Three As 't was for when Times measure ends His praise transcends All time Amen VII Glory to God on high And peace to men below Now God in Grace is nigh All blessings to bestow All glory then To th'Father to The Son also And Sp'rit Amen Hymn IX As Psalm 33. JUstice and Judgment he doth love His Goodness fills all coasts God by his word made Heaven above By 's Spirit form'd all their Hosts The Seas he in their Channels keeps Their heaps the Bellows cur'd In store-houses he lays the deeps O fear him all the World In awe of him let all men stand That dwell from Sun to Sun His work 's confirm his high command He spake and it was done The Counsel which the Heathen take The Lord doth bring to naught And mens devices vain doth make They no effect have wrought The Counsel of the Lord stands sure And so for ever shall Th' intentions of his Heart indure To Generations all That Nation 's bless'd whose Gods the Lord That people's bless'd whom he Hath chosen of his own accord His heritage to be Hymn XX. 2. Psalm VVHY do the Heathen rage and fret Till vain inventions tire The Kings on Earth themselves do set And Rulers do conspire His gentle Government they count Their Yoke his Laws their Chain Freedom they 'l have without controul No bands shall them restrain But God above will scorn their rage Their vain attempts deride His Power shall vex them and his Wrath Vex their defeated Pride Then shall his voice in Thunder ring His wrath on them shall fall His fury thus insenc'd shall bring Vexation on them all For all their spite Iv'e set my King Securely on his Throne And what I had decreed before Proclaim'd him now my Son This is the birth-day of thy Rule Thy Scepter I 'll advance O're all the Earth the Gentiles give For thine Inheritance And thou shalt break their power and strength As with an Iron Rod As Potsherds vile shall they at length Under thy foot be trod Be wise now therefore all ye Kings Ye Judges of the Land Be ye instructed in the things Ye ought to understand Serve ye the Lord with holy fear With trembling awe rejoice O Kiss the Sun lest that ye hear His angry threatning voice So should you perish from the way His anger thus exprest When 's wrath is Kindled once O they That trust in him are blest Hymn XXI Mr. J. G 's Hymn for the Sacrament ROuse up you dearly purchast Souls To praise the Lord above And with affections true and large Speak of his Grace and Love The Father Son and Holy Ghost By one consenting will Declar'd for ransoming lost Souls That Christ his blood should spill All with provision in the way Unto the Holy Land They are prepar'd by our dear Lord And brought us by his hand How sweet it is to banquet here Let feasted Souls declare How good to feed at such a feast Where such rich dainties are But what we do injoy on Earth Are but the crums that fall When Christ shall take us to himself We shall injoy our all How long dear Lord how long wilt thou Delay to take us up Our absent Souls do wait in pain With thee above to sup The Heav'ns a blessed song shall sing To Angel's God and ours When all the Saints shall enter in With most inlarged powers Hymn XXII For the Sacrament CHrist did contract with God Before the World began To save from Sin from Hell and Death In time distressed man Gods Justice was most strict The Debt must be paid down But man by sin Gods Image lost Which was his Strength and Crown Take up the Sword and slay This Enemy of mine Did Justice say when 't was inrag'd But Christ stept up in time O Justice stop thy hand Our Saviour kindly spake And if thou must have recompence Mans Debt I 'll undertake Come sheathe thy Sword in me Let man not be undone For now to suffer in his room A man I will become And what thou dost demand I 'll fully satisfie If nothing else will purchase life I am content to dye Ye Angels of the Lord Ye Saints that are above And all Redeemed Souls on Earth Praise ye this God of Love XXIV Sacramental Hymns LET those life-breathing lips of thine Be joyn'd O Christ to me Because thy Love excelleth Wine And all thy Saints love thee With Flagons of refreshing Joy And Comforts from above Stay me O stay me powerfully For I am sick of Love Beneath his shadow I was plac'd With very great content His fruit was sweet unto my tast His Word and Sacrament O draw me my dear Saviour With those strong Cords of Love And then shall we go after thee As fast as we can move Herein is Love not ours to God But his to us most large In sending down his only Son Our great Debts to discharge He sav'd us from the Wrath to come At that most dreadful day And was so good to shed his blood To wash our sins away Even Jesus Christ who sav'd us all From storms of future wrath Whose love to wash our sins away Made his own blood the Bath To him that on the Throne sets down And Christ the Lamb therefore Be Blessing Glory and Renown And Power for evermore Another HOsanna to King David's
A COLLECTION OF Divine Hymns Upon Several Occasions Suited to our common Tunes for the use of Devout Christians in Singing forth the Praises of God Licensed 1693. Edw. Cooke LONDON Printed for Tho. Parkhurst at the Bible and Three Crowns the lower end of Cheapside 1694. THE PREFACE FOR the Publication of this little Book I may not make use of the Instance of the Painter that took an Eye from one a Limb from another and a Complexion from a third c. lest some should expect too much Excellency here know this that it was only a Collection with several Additions and Alterations for my own Family But some seeing of it desired that it might be made publick I am very sensible that the right performance of this Duty in Verse in a Spiritual manner is of greater difficulty than Prayer and Praise is in Prose because here the Words and Composure is not our own For all Psalmody falling under the Rules of Art and confin'd to Sounds there is not that freedom of Soul to express the present Conceptions of our Mind and Spirit as in Prose though many times the Verse hits upon the very thoughts of our Hearts and may express them better than we could our selves but this is accidental I confess this is one of the Arguments for Forms of Prayer and truly I must own there is a necessity of betaking our selves to well Composed Forms in Hymns and Psalms for I know of no Ministers or Christians that pretend to any accuracy in sudden extempory Hymns or putting a Psalm of David into Verse so well suddenly as they can by Study Premeditation and Composure especially for the use and benefit of others It is not my business here to dispute others have well answered all other Baxter's Paraph on Psalms Objections against this Duty It 's easily understood that he that Prays is the mouth of all the rest and it 's their great Duty that joyn with him to labour affectionately to go along with him in their Spirits and at last to say Amen to all that they apprehend hath been according to the will of God But in Psalms and Hymns they are all Mouths all vocally Praise God therefore ought to hear before hand or have it before them in a Book what is to be Sung and this must not be only to avoid Confusion but it is necessary in all Harmony that Words and Sounds be Concordantly the same And here lies the difference between Prayer and Praise in Verse or Psalmody and Prayer and Praise in Prose this first being vocally express'd by one the other vocally expressed by all It must be acknowledged that there must be a due regard had to variety of Psalms and Hymns lest we dull and cloy our selves in the use of this Spiritual and Evangelical Duty and indeed I cannot but express my experience in this matter that an excellent new and well composed Hymn or the often varying in this ordinance doth much affect me and I believe all persons will acknowledge that the often or constant use of the same Psalm or Hymn hath not such a tendency to stir up such lively affections And I need not tell any the reason of this that knows any thing of the Soul of Man and the humane nature which must be delighted even in the worship of God I hope some will collect more and better for the benefit of the Church and those that do believe and that none will gruâ—â—h us this most ancient useful nay glorious imployment if they do they are worse than the Heathen Pliny who gives an account of the Christians not scoffingly in his time this being one part of their character that it was their practice to sing praises to God and to one Jesus whom they called their Redeemer before the break of day If any shall benefit by the use of this little Collection or be excited to set upon the Work and do it far better it is that which I hope for earnestly desiring God may have the glory and believers Souls the help and advantage by such an attempt Yours c. A TABLE OF THE Hymns in this Book  Page THE Majesty and Greatness of God 1 God's Creation of Earth and Sea 2 God's Provision for his Creatures 4 God's Providence in Government of the World 6 God's Riches fills the Earth and Sea 8 All Creatures sustain'd by God 8 God is to be Praised for his wonderful Works 9 Come Halelujah Sing 10 Give Laud unto the Lord. 13 Ye Angels Bright 14 Confession Petition Thanksgiving 18 Heavens King my Careful Shepherd 22 Hymn for the Sabbath-Day 23 Another for the Sabbath 24 Another 25 Another 26 Another 28 Another 95 For Communion with God 29 A Cry before the Sacrament 30 Against Unbelief 32 Song of Praise for the Lord's Supper 33 Admiration of Divine Mercy 34 The Conflict 36 Song of Praise for the Hope of Glory 37 God's Mercy ground of Praise 39 Justice and Judgement 43 Why do Heathen rage 43 Hymn for the Sacrament 45 Another 46 Another 47 Another 48 The Lord doth Reign 49 Ye Servants of the Lord. 50 Give Thanks unto the Lord. 51 Blest is the Man whose 52 Blameless Life out of the 119 Psal Not to us Lord not to us 56 Thus spake the Lord unto his Son 57 United Joys 60 Reliance on God 61 Early and earnest seeking of God 62 Praises in Sion 63 Confession and Petition 64 Panting after God 65 For a Funeral 66 Petition for Answer of Prayer 67 Petitions to and confidence in God 68 High confidence in God 70 Confidence in God as a Shepherd 71 The Souls resolve to bless God 72 Flourishing and fading of the Wicked 73 At Funerals 74 At parting of Friends 76 Song of Praise out of Revelat. 77 Praise for Deliverance from Enemies 77 Praise for Joy in the Holy Ghost 78 Praise for Pardon 79 Praise for peace of Conscience 80 Variety of Providences 80 For the Gospel 82 For Redemption 82 For the Morning 84 Another 99 For the Evening 85 Another 100 For good Success 86 A general Song of Praise 87 Mystery of Godliness and on the Heavenly Mount 89 The shaking of Coasts 90 Collection from several Psalms 92 Doxologies 93 Affections to Jesus 96 Of Loyal Faith 96 The Souls Thirst for the Holy Spirit 97 Of Praise and Hope 98 In all 73 Hymns A Collection of Hymns Hymn out of the 104 Psalm The Power and Goodness of God in the Creation and Governments of the World celebrated with Praise Part. I. The Majesty and Greatness of God D. W. I. COme O my Soul my nobler part Thy noblest pow'rs now bring Rouse up thy self with ravish'd heart Thy Maker's praise to sing II. O mighty Lord my God and King How shall my meanness treat Of thee and of thy Glories sing Who art exceeding great III. Eternal Being who to none Dost thine Existence owe All things that are didst thou alone Make out of nothing grow IV. Invisible to Mortal Eye To
home Hymn XXXI As the 100 Psalm NOt unto us Lord not to us But to thy Name the Praise we owe To thy free goodness and thy truth The springs whence all our Blessings flow Why should the Heathen ask in scorn Where is the God whom you adore In Heav'n he reigns but does on Earth What e're his Will ordain'd before Silver and Gold their Idols are And all their worth derive from thence With no Divinity inspir'd Since they are void of Life or Sense For tho' the Maker forms an Eye A Mouth or any other part He cannot give them sight or breath Nor lively motion by his Art Fond Men to think your Hands can make A God to which our knee should bow You trust what cannot help it self Statues have Sense as much as you The silent Grave cannot declare Thy wonders nor proclaim thy praise We 'll now begin that Blessed work Which shall continue all our days 110 Psalm as 100. THus spake the Lord unto his Son Sit thou advanc'd at my Right-hand Till all thy conquer'd Foes shall crouch And wait their doom from thy Command From Sion shall thy Word go forth Which like a Scepter thou shalt sway To bring the stubborn under rule And make them willingly obey Thy Conquest shall be great that day The numerous Converts thou shalt view Shall make an Army that exceeds The Chrystal drops of morning dew The Lord hath all his Truth ingag'd By Oath which he can never break To make thee an Eternal Priest Of th' Order of Melchizedeck And when he 's raised to his Throne Proud Monarchs that oppose his Reign Shall fall and all the wicked World That will not stoop to him be slain While he pursues this Work he 'll stoop To mean refreshments in the way But with a glorious reward God will his sufferings repay 103 Psalm as 100. BLess thou the Lord my Soul his Name Let all the Powers within me Bless O Let not his past favours lie Forgotten in unthankfulness It 's he that pardons all thy sins He that in sickness makes thee sound It 's he redeemed from the Grave Thy Life with love and mercy crown'd It 's he that fills thy Mouth with good And all thy just desires supplies Who like the Eagles makes thine Age To a renewed youth arise From his strict Justice sure relief Oppressed Innocence shall find Moses and Israel knew his ways And th' inclinations of his mind Abundant Mercies flow from God Love is his nature and delight Slow is his wrath and tho' he chides Intends not to destroy us quite Man's Days are like the Grass or Flow'r That in the Field its beauty shews But fades with ev'ry blasting Wind And then its former place none knows But Gods eternal Truth and Love Is to good men and to their Race Those that his Laws and Cov'nant keep His favour ever will embrace Circled with glorious light his Throne The Lord has plac'd in Heav'n above Whose mighty Pow'r and sov'raign Rule Extends o're all that live and move Bless God ye Angels who in strength And ready services transcend Bless him ye Hosts and Ministers Who all to do his Will attend Let all his Works thro' all the World To praise their glorious Lord accord And O my Soul bear thou thy part And ever bless and praise the Lord. 104 Psalm As the 100 MY Soul forever bless the Lord To this his greatness do's invite Honour and Majesty 's his Robe His beauteous Vesture's splendid light He as a Tent the Heav'n extends Whose Rooms on liquid Waters stay Clouds are his Chariot and the Winds With their wing'd Wheels meet out his way Angels as swift as air as bright As flames with quick obedience move To publish and effect below His Pleasure giv'n in charge above The Earth's foundations are unknown No Pillars rais'd its weight to bear And yet no pow'r can make it move Tho' it hangs loose in flued Air. Part II. He from the Hills thro' secret veins Causes the Chrystal Springs to burst They glide thro' Valleys where the Beasts And the Wild Asses quench their thirst Their Birds are taught with curious Art Their Nests in shady Boughs to raise And by their chearful notes reprove Our silence in our Makers praise Nor can the higher grounds which gape For thirst complain that they 're forgot Clouds big with show'rs on them distill And Water ev'ry barren plat Great God how various are thy works Created all with wondrous skill Thy Blessings Lord enrich the Earth And the Seas spacious bosom fill If God but in displeasure frown The whole Creation needs must Mourn If he with-holds his Breath or theirs They dye and to their dust return The great employment of my life Shall be to praise the mighty Lord To think upon his love and works The sweetest pleasure will afford Dr. W. 95. Psalm COme let us with united joys To God our voices raise With thankful hearts before him come And loudly sing his praise Our Lord is a great God and King In powers eminent Above all Gods him Angels serve And Princes represent The secrets of the Earth and strength Of Hills are in his Hand He made the Waters of the Sea And for their bounds dry Land To him that made us let us kneel And Adorations give Who are his People and the Sheep That on his Pastures live To day let 's hear his voice and not Such hard'ned Sinners prove As those that in the Wilderness Provoked God above They prov'd his Pow'r and saw his Works And griev'd him forty year Till wearied with that murm'ring race He could no longer bear He did their unbelief and base Ingratitude detest And in his anger sware they should Not come into his Rest Coll. 71. Psalm as the 25. MY Soul on God relys Let none disgrace my trust Lord hear and save me when I call As thou art good and just Be thou my sure defence Whereto I may resort Make good thy gracious promise Lord Be thou my Rock and Fort. Lord when my strength decays And when my years decline Do not forsake or cast me off But own me still as thine To no supports I 'll fly But to thy strength Divine No other goodness shall be nam'd Or faithfulness but thine These from my youth I 've learnt And hitherto declar'd Thy Wond'rous works forsake me not Now when I am Grey-hair'd Thou shalt again revive My Soul with grief deprest Thou Lord wilt raise my low estate Comfort and give me rest My chearful Tongue and Lips Shall loudly bear a part In praising thee when tun'd and rais'd By a most thankful heart This shall be my great work To celebrate thy fame who 'll me Redeem and bring also My Enemies to shame 63 Psalm EArly O Lord my fainting Soul Thy Mercy do's implore No Traveller in desert land Can thirst for Waters more I long t' appear as I was wont Within thy holy place Thy Power and Glory to behold And to obtain thy Grace