CGF - The Bible Hymnal

The Bible Hymnal

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Contents

1 Blest And Happy Is The Man
2 Why Do The Nations Make Plans In Vain?
3 Trust In God And Stand In Awe
4 Give Ear Unto My Words, O Lord
5 Turn, O God And Save Me
6 Vindicate The Justice You Command
7 How Excellent Is Thy Name!
8 I Will Praise Thee, O Eternal!
9 Declare His Works To All Nations!
10 Arise, Eternal, O My God
11 His Eyes Behold The Children Of Men
12 Thy Word, Eternal, Is Truth Evermore
13 How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me, Lord?
14 Who Shall Dwell On Thy Holy Hill?
15 The King Delights, Lord
16 The Heavens God's Glory Do Declare
18 My God, My God
19 The Lord Is My Shepherd
20 The Lord's My Shepherd
21 Our God Is Good And Upright
22 To Thee I Lift My Soul
23 Mine Eyes Upon The Lord Continually Are Set
24 In Thee, O Lord, I Put My Trust
25 They Are Blest Who Are Forgiven
26 Blessed Is The Nation God Is For
27 Turn Thou From Evil
28 The Wicked Man
29 Rest In The Lord
30 Wait And Hope And Look For God
31 Let Thy Chastening Be In Measure
32 For It Is God Who Orders Life
33 Righteous Judge
34 O God, We Have Heard
35 Awake, O Eternal!
36 Come, See The Works Of God
37 God Our Strength And Refuge Is
38 Mt. Zion Stands Most Beautiful
39 Nations Give Ear, Both Low And High
40 Give Thanks And Offer Praise
41 In Thy Loving Kindness, Lord
42 God Is Most Gracious, Kind And Good
43 Fools Have Said That There Is No God
44 Save Me, O God, By Thy Great Name
45 But As For Me, I'll Call On God
46 Unto My Earnest Prayer Give Ear
47 O Pity Me, Be Gracious God
48 Return Again, O God
49 Give Ear Unto My Prayer, O God
50 God Is My Rock, My Salvation
51 Joyfully Sing And Praise God!
52 For Even From My Youth, O God
53 O God, Forsake Me Not
54 Let All Nations Hail Him King!
55 Give Judgment To The King, O God
56 The Day And Night Are Thine
57 Let Us Sing To God
58 His Name Is Great!
59 Unto God I Lift My Voice
60 O Thou The Shepherd Of Israel Art
61 Thou Shepherd That Dost Israel Keep
62 Praise The Eternal With A Psalm!
63 Sing Songs Of Praise To Him!
64 Rise And Judge, Eternal One!
65 How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings
66 O Lord Of Hosts, My King, My God!
67 O Be Merciful To Me
68 O Thou God Of My Salvation
69 How Long, Eternal, Hide Thou Away?
70 Thou Art Our God Forever
71 How Good It Is To Thank The Lord
72 O Come And Let Us Worship Him
73 The Lord Eternal Reigns!
74 Sing Praises And Rejoice!
75 Holy, Mighty Majesty!
76 Sing To The Lord With Cheerful Voice
77 I'll Sing Of Mercy And Of Justice
78 He Shall Reign Forevermore!
79 Bless The Lord Eternal, O My Soul
80 O Bless And Praise God!
81 Remember Us, O Eternal
82-83 O Give Thanks And Praise The Eternal
84 O That Men Would Praise Their God!
85 Wisdom Begins With The Fear Of The Lord
86-87 When Israel Out Of Egypt Went
88 Praise Belongs To God!
89 O Give Thanks Unto Our God
90 O How Love I Thy Law!
91 For Thy Law Is Truth And Love
92 I Hate The Thoughts Of Vanity
93 Lord You Dealt Well With Me
94 In Distress I Cried Unto The Lord
95 To The Hills I'll Lift Mine Eyes
96 Unless The Lord Shall Build The House
97 Blest And Happy Is He
98A God Is Our Refuge
98B My Hope Is In His Word
99 In His Word Have I Hope
100 High On Zion's Holy Hill
101 Praise God's Name!
102 His Mercy Never Fails
103 By The Waters Of Babylon
104 Lord, I Will Praise Thee!
105 Where Shall I Go From Your Spirit, O God?
106 Hear My Cry, Eternal One
107 To The Eternal I Will Cry
108 Give Ear To My Prayer, O Lord
109 O Lord, Thou Art My God And King!
110-111 Lord, Teach Me That I May Know
112-113 Praise Ye The Lord!
114 Hallelujah! Praise God!
115A Come Thou Almighty King
115B The Lord's My Shepherd
116 I Will Sing To The Eternal
117 Thee Will I Love, O Lord
118 Blow The Horn, Let Zion Hear!
119 Behold, The Day Will Come
120 Go Ye Therefore Into All The World
121 Not Many Wise Men Now Are Called
122 If I Have Not Charity
123 Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken
124 God Speaks To Us
125 America The Beautiful
126 Onward Christian Soldiers!
127 Battle Hymn Of The Republic
128 Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty

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Page 1 (Psalm 1)
Blest And Happy Is The Man

"Blest and happy is the man Who does never walk astray,
Nor with ungodly men Stands in sinner's way
All he does prospers well, But the wicked are not so;
They are chaff before the wind, Driven to and fro."

"Ne'er in scorner's chair he sits, For he places his delight
In God's law and meditates On it day and night.
All he does prospers well, But the wicked are not so;
They are chaff before the wind, Driven to and fro."

"He shall be a tree that grows, Planted by the river's side,
Which in season yields its fruit; Green its leaves abide.
All he does prospers well, But the wicked are not so;
They are chaff before the wind, Driven to and fro."

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Page 2 (Psalm 2)
Why Do The Nations Make Plans In Vain?

"Why do the nations make plans in vain Against the One Anointed?
Saying, Let us strip off all His chords; Break His bands asunder.
He sees their scheme, from heaven He laughs; Holds them in derision.
He speaks to them in His great wrath From His most holy sovereign throne."

"O let me tell the Eternal's words, You rulers of this world;
You are my son this day I decree: You are my begotten.
You shall inherit all of the earth; You shall rule all nations.
You shall be King of all the earth; You shall rule with a rod of iron."

"So kings be wise and take warning now, O let me tell His edict:
Seek now the Lord with trembling and fear, Lest you end in ruin.
Lest He be angry, quickly submit; Worship Him with rev-'recce.
Rulers of earth take warning now; Place your trust in the One true God."

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Page 3 (Psalm 4)
Trust In God And Stand In Awe

"Hear and answer when I call, O Righteous God.
From distress You set me free; Hear now my prayer.
O how men love vanity; Falsehood they seek;
Turning glory into shame; They are misled."

"O how long will sons of men Love vanity?
O how long love vain intrigues; Seek after lies?
Trust in God and stand in awe, And cease to sin.
Know that God has set apart All godly men."

"O that we might see some good! Many will say,
Only look and smile on us, O Righteous God!
God has given me more joy Than they all know;
He alone makes me to dwell Safely in peace."

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Page 4 (Psalm 5)
Give Ear Unto My Words, O Lord

"Give ear unto my words, O Lord, My meditation weigh;
Hear my loud cry, my King, my God, For I to Thee will pray.
Lord Thou shalt early hear my voice; I early will direct
My prayer to Thee, and looking up, An answer will expect."

"For Thou art not a God who does In wickedness delight;
No evil shall abide with Thee, Nor fools stand in Thy sight.
All evil doers Thou dost hate, Cut off shall liars be;
The bloody and deceitful man, Abhorred is by Thee."

"But I into Thy house will come In Thy abundant grace;
And I will worship in Thy fear Toward Thy holy place.
Because of watchful enemies, O lead me by Thy grace,
And in Thy righteousness, Thy way Make straight before my face."

"Let all who trust in Thee be glad, In shouts their praise proclaim;
Thou savest them; let all rejoice Who love Thy Holy Name.
For Lord, unto the righteous man Thou wilt Thy blessing yield;
With favor Thou wilt compass him About as with a shield."

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Page 5 (Psalm 6)
Turn, O God, And Save Me

"O Lord God, rebuke me not in anger;
Nor in hot displeasure chastise me, O God.
Be gracious, Lord, and show me Your mercy.
Heal me, O God, for I languish and ache."

"O Lord God, how long are You in helping?
Turn, O God, and save me; deliver my soul;
For Your great love; for the sake of Your mercies.
For in the grave there is no thought of You."

"O Lord God, my bed is wet with weeping,
And I faint with moaning because of my foes.
But God has heard; He has answered my prayer.
My foes shall turn and shall be ashamed."

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Page 6 (Psalm 7)
Vindicate The Justice You Command

"O Lord, my God, in You do I my confidence repose:
Save and deliver me from all my persecuting foes;
Lest they should seize my life from me and like a lion tear;
Devouring and rending it with no one to defend."

"O Lord, my God, if it be so that I committed this;
If it be so that in my hands iniquity there is;
If evil I repaid to him who was at peace with me;
Yea, Lord, did I my foe release and aid without a cause."

"Then let the foe pursue my life and thrust it to the earth;
Then let him take my soul and lay my honour in the dust.
Rise in Your wrath, Lord, stir Yourself, for my foes raging be;
Awake, my God, and vindicate the justice You command."

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Page 7 (Psalm 8)
How Excellent Is Thy Name!

"How excellent in all the earth, Lord our Lord is Thy name'
Who hast Thy glory far advanced Above the starry frame.
From mouths of babes and infants, Lord, Strength by Thee is ordained,
So that Thy enemies be crushed; Thy vengeful foes restrained."

"When I look up into the heav'ns Which Thine own fingers framed,
Unto the moon and to the stars, Which were by Thee ordained;
Then say I, what is man that Thou Should be mindful of him?
Or what, the son of man, that Thou So kind to him should be?"

"For Thou hast made Him little less Than the angels above;
With glory and with dignity; With honor crown'd his head.
Appointed Lord of all Thy works, All things under His feet:
All sheep and oxen, yea, and beasts That in the field do stray."

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Page 8 (Psalm 9)
I Will Praise Thee, O Eternal!

"I will praise Thee, O Eternal; I will show forth Thy great works!
O Thou Most High God, Eternal; I will sing praise to Thy Name!
But my foes shall turn and stumble; At Thy presence they shall fall;
The Eternal judges rightly; And forever He will rule!"

"The Eternal lives forever; He destroys all wicked men;
He removes their name forever; Even their memory dies;
But He judges all with fairness; He will rule with equity:
All who know His Name shall trust Him; He will not forsake His own."

"To the Lord who dwells in Zion, Sing to Him and praise His Name!
Tell His deeds among the nations! Tell of all His glorious works!
He avenges all His people; He will not forget their cry;
To the Lord who dwells in Zion; Sing to Him and praise His Name!"

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Page 9 (Psalm 9)
Declare His Works To All Nations!

"I will sing, O Most High; Praises to Thy Name with my whole heart!
And proclaim Thy wonders; I will rejoice and exult in Thee!
My foes fall at Thy sight; For Thou hast maintained my cause and my cry;
God will judge from His throne; He shall remain forevermore!"

"God will rule, uprightly; Judge the world in righteousness.
The oppressed who seek Him; He will to them a refuge be.
For the Lord will not forget Those who put their trust and confidence in Him.
To the Lord sing praises; Declare His works to all nations!"

"God Most High in Zion dwells; He will not forget His people;
They declare His great works; And He will not forget their cry.
Rise, O Lord! Put them all in fear! All the nations that forget that Thou art God.
Judge them Lord before Thee; Let the nations know they are but men!"

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Page 10 (Psalm 10)
Arise, Eternal, O My God

"The wicked in their pride pursue and make the poor their prey;
Let them be taken in the snare which they for others lay.
The wicked, thru his pride of face, on God will never call;
And in the counsels of his heart the Lord is not at all."

"Within his heart he thus hath said, I never moved shall be;
And no adversity at all shall ever come to me.
With cursing, fraud, and foul deceit, his mouth is always filled;
While vanity and mischief lie beneath his tongue concealed."

"Arise, Eternal, O my God, lift up Thy hand on high;
Put not the poor and humble ones out of Thy memory.
O judge the fatherless and those beneath oppression sore;
That man, who is but sprung of earth, may them oppress no more."

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Page 11 (Psalm 11)
His Eyes Behold The Children Of Men

"In the Eternal I put all my trust; How can you say, to a mountain escape;
Flee like a bird from the peril, in haste?
See how the wicked aim with their bow; Furtively shoot at the upright in heart!
Impious men who wait in the dark."

"When the foundations are failing apart, What can the righteous man
do in this plight? Ah, the Eternal is there on His throne;
His eyes behold the children of men; Testing and proving the

Righteous in heart; Requiting evil, violent men."

"Soon the Eternal shall send from above Fire, hail and brimstone
and scorching hot winds; This is the portion of their cup to be;
For the Eternal loves righteous deeds; Those who are upright shall
look on His face; He looks on them and favor imparts."

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Page 12 (Psalm 12)
Thy Word, Eternal, Is Truth Evermore

"Help us, O God, For the merciful cease;
Faithfulness fails; Wicked men have their way.
They all speak lies; All with double heart speak;
God shall cut off those who speak boastfully."

"Poor men are crushed, And the needy have sighed.
God will arise; Their deliverer shall be.
He'll set them safe; For His promise is pure;
Thy Word Eternal, is Truth ever more."

"Men's words are false; They are empty and vain.
Each utters lies; To his neighbor he boasts.
They put their trust In their flattering speech.
Exalted are they among sons of men."

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Page 13 (Psalm 13)
How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me, Lord?

"How long wilt Thou forget me Lord? Shall it forever be?
Eternal God, how long wilt Thou, still hide Thy face from me?
How long take counsel in my soul, and sorrow day by day;
How long exalted over me shall be mine enemy?"

"O Lord my God, consider Thou, An answer give to me;
Lest I should sleep the sleep of death, mine eyes enlighten Lord;
And lest mine enemy should say, Against him I prevailed;
And those who troubled me, rejoice when I am shaken, Lord."

But as for me, I put my trust In Thy great mercy God!
And I shall sing unto the Lord and praise His Holy Name;
I will rejoice with my whole heart; In His salvation trust,
And I will sing unto my God for His great love to me."

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Page 14 (Psalm 15)
Who Shall Dwell On Thy Holy Hill?

"O Eternal, who shall dwell in the temple of Thy grace?
Who shall on Thy holy hill have fixed abiding place?
He who walks in righteousness, all his actions just and clear;
He whose words the truth express, spoken from a heart sincere."

"He who ne'er with slandering tongue utters malice and deceit;
Who will ne'er his neighbor wrong, nor a slanderous tale repeat.
Who will claim no usury, nor with bribes pollute his hand;
He who thus shall frame his life, shall unmoved forever stand."

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Page 15 (Psalm 21)
The King Delights, Lord

"The king delights, Lord, in Your great strength;
In Your salvation, he shall rejoice!
You have given to him his heart's desire;
And his request have You not withheld from him."

"You send him blessings of goodly things;
You set a golden crown upon his head.
He asked life of You; You gave him life;
Long life forever, and forevermore."

"Great is his glory by Your strong aid;
Honor and majesty You laid on him.
You have made him most blest, forever blessed;
Made him exceeding glad with Your countenance."

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Page 16-17 (Psalm 19)
The Heavens God's Glory Do Declare

"The heav'ns God's glory do declare, The skies His handiworks teach;
Day after day their speech pours forth, and knowledge, night after night.

There is no speech nor spoken word; their voice is never heard;
And yet their voice spreads to all the earth, their works to the end of the world.

"The heav'ns a tent for the sun He made, Which comes forth Like a bridegroom,
Leaving his chamber, glowing bright, to run his course with joy.
From heav-en's end its rising is, its circuit to its ends;
And there is nothing from its heat, no, nothing is hidden thereof."

"The law of God is a perfect law, For it converts the soul;
Sure are the sayings of our God, they make the simple wise.
Statutes of God are right and just, and do rejoice the heart;
The Lord's commandments are pure and clear, and light to the mind impart."

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Page 18 (Psalm 22)
My God, My God

"My God, my God, O why hast Thou forsaken me, Thy son?
O why hast Thou not heard my cry, my anguished bitter cry?
Yet Thou art holy and enthroned amid the songs of praise.
Our fathers did rely on Thee and Thou didst rescue them."

"They cried to Thee and Thou didst hear; they trusted Thee, O God.
For Thou delivered them from fear and they were not ashamed.
But I am just a worm and not a man at all but scorned;
Rejected and despised by men, and mocked and scorned by all."

"They sneer and toss their heads at me; make ugly mouths and mock:
'Let God deliver him,' they say, 'He left it to his God.'
Yet Thou art God, indeed, who took me from my mother's womb;
O be not far from me, My God, for there is none to help."

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Page 19 (Psalm 23)
The Lord Is My Shepherd

"The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know,
I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest;
He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow,
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed,
Restores me when wand'ring, redeems when oppressed."

"Thro' the valley and shadow of death though I stray,
Since Thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear;
Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay;
No harm can befall, with my Comforter near,
No harm can befall, with my Comforter near."

"In the midst of affliction my table is spread;
With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth o'er;
With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head;
Oh, what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
Oh, what shall I ask of Thy providence more?"

"O surely Thy goodness and mercy, O God,
Shall follow my steps all the days of my life;
Shall follow my steps all the days of my life;
And I will in Thy house forevermore dwell;
And I will in Thy house forevermore dwell."

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Page 20 (Psalm 23)
The Lord's My Shepherd

"The Lord's my shepherd I'll not want. He makes me down to lie
In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by."

"My soul He doth restore again; And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake.

"Yea, tho' I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear none ill;
For Thou art with me; and Thy rod And staff me comfort still."

"My table Thou hast furnished In presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows."

"Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me;
And in God's house forevermore, My dwelling place shall be."

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Page 21 (Psalm 25)
Our God Is Good And Upright

"Our God is good and upright; the way He'll sinners show.
The meek in judgment He will guide, and make His paths to know.
The whole paths of the Lord are truth and mercy sure
To those that keep His covenant and testimonies pure."

"Now, for Thine own name's sake, O Lord, I thee entreat
To pardon mine iniquity, for it is very great.
What man is he that fears the Lord and doth Him serve?
Him shall He teach of His own way; the way that he should choose."

"His soul shall dwell at ease; and his posterity
Shall flourish still and of the earth inheritors shall be.
With those that fear Him is the secret of the Lord;
The knowledge of His covenant He will to the afford."

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Page 22 (Psalm 25)
To Thee I Lift My Soul

"To Thee I lift my soul; I trust Thee, O my God;
Let me not be ashamed, nor let my foes triumph o'er me.
Let none that wait on Thee, be put to shame at all;
But those that without cause transgress, let shame upon them fall."

"Show me Thy ways, O Lord; O teach Thou me Thy paths;
And in Thy truth lead me Thyself, therein my teacher be.
For Thou art God that dost to me salvation send;
And I upon Thee all the day, expecting, do attend."

"Thy tender mercies, Lord, remember, pray I Thee;
And loving kindnesses, for they have ever been of old.
My sins and faults of youth, do Thou, O Lord, forget;
After Thy mercy think on me, and for Thy goodness great."

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Page 23 (Psalm 25)
Mine Eyes Upon The Lord Continually Are Set

"Mine eyes upon the Lord continually are set;
For He it is that shall bring forth my feet out of the net;
Turn unto me Thy face, and to me mercy show;
Because that I am desolate and am brought very low."

"My heart's griefs are increased, relieve me from distress;
See mine affliction and my pain, and all my sins forgive:
Consider Thou my foes because they many are;
And it a cruel hatred is which they against me bear."

"O do Thou keep my soul, do Thou deliver me;
And let me never be asham'd because I trust in Thee;
Let uprightness and truth keep me, who Thee attend.
Redemption, Lord, to Israel from all his troubles send."

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Page 24 (Psalm 31)
In Thee, O Lord, I Put My Trust

"In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust, let me not be ashamed;
As Thou art faithful, rescue me, and guide me by Thy pow'r.
Thou art my fortress and my rock; Thou art my strength, O God.
Deliver me by Thy great pow'r from snares laid out for me."

"O Lord, Thou hast redeemed my life, Thou faithful God of truth;
Thou hatest all who pay regard to lying vanities.
I trust Thee, God, and will rejoice in Thy great mercy, Lord.
Thou hast not let me fall into the hand of enemies."

"Have pity, O Eternal One, my life is spent with grief;
Because of sins my strength has failed; my bones are weak and faint.
I am the scorn of all my foes; they shun me in the street;
But Thou I trust and know my fate lies in Thy hands, O God."

"Eternal One, on Thee I call, let me not be ashamed;
But let the wicked be ashamed and silent in the grave.
Strike dumb the foes with lying lips who scorn against the just!
How great Thy goodness which Thou hast for those who fear Thy Name!"

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Page 25 (Psalm 32)
They Are Blest Who Are Forgiven

"They are blest who are forgiven, To whom God impute no sin;
Who go to the Eternal, And confess to Him their sins.
Whose iniquities are covered, Whom the Lord does instruct!
Saying, I will direct you In the way that you should go."

"Many sorrows have the wicked, Who know not the way of God.
Be not as mules or horses, Which are held by bridles strong;
But be glad in the Eternal, And rejoice all you just;
Shout for joy all you upright; In whose spirit is no guile."

"Day and night God's hand was on me, And I groaned till I confessed.
My sins I laid before Him; Quickly He forgave them all;
Every godly one shall pray thus, While the Lord may be found;
So be glad all you upright; All you righteous, shout for joy!"

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Page 26 (Psalm 33)
Blessed Is The Nation God Is For

"Blessed is the nation God is for, And the people He has chosen;
For God looks down from heav'n above And He beholds all nations.
From His place above He looks on all; He sees their every doing;
He sees their sin, He sees their works, He beholds all of those who fear Him."

"O you righteous in the Lord, rejoice; Songs of praise befit the upright;
Play skillfully upon the strings; Sing to Him a joyful new song.
For the Word of God is right and just. All His works are true and faithful;
His loving kindness fills the earth; For He loves righteousness and justice."

"By the Word of God the heav'ns were made; Waters of the sea He gathered.
In storage places laid the deeps; Let all the earth revere Him.
Let the people stand in awe of Him; For He spoke and earth existed.
When He commanded it stood fast; By His word were the heav'ns created."

"Kings will not be saved by armies great Nor a mighty man delivered;
Not one is saved by his own strength, Nor by some other power.
But the eyes of God are on the just; Those who fear and worship Him;
Who wait for Him, who hope for Him, Those who trust in the God Of Isr'el."

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Page 27 (Psalm 34)
Turn Thou From Evil

"Turn thou from evil, do what is good, Seek peace pursue it earnestly.
Upon the just are the eyes of God, His ears are open unto their cry.
But the Eternal's face is against Them that are evil, doers of wrong.
He cuts remembrance off from them, Cuts their remembrance from the earth."

"When righteous men cry, God always hears; For He delivereth them from fears.
Near unto them of a broken heart, Contrite of spirit God saveth them.
Many afflictions that we do have, Troubles there be of righteous men;
But the Eternal delivereth Out from afflictions the righteous man."

"Turn thou from evil, do what is good, Seek peace pursue it earnestly.
God keeps the bones of the righteous man, Not one of them shall broken be.
Tho' evil slay all unrighteous men, Who hates the pure shall desolate be;
But God redeemeth the soul that's His, None shall be desolate trusting Him."

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Page 28 (Psalm 36)
The Wicked Man

"The wicked man doth cause this tho't within my heart to rise;
Undoubtedly the fear of God is not before his eyes.
Because in his deceitful eyes his ways are always right;
Until the vileness of his sin shall all be brought to light."
" The words that from his mouth proceed are wickedness and ties;
He has refrained from doing good and ceased from being wise.
And cunningly he plotteth mischief lying on his bed;
He sets himself in ways not good; and ill abhoreth not."

"Let not the foot of cruet pride come and against me stand,
And let me never be removed, Lord, by the wicked's hand.
They're fallen, they are ruined, they that work iniquity;
They are cast down and never shall be able to arise."

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Page 29 (Psalm 37)
Rest In The Lord

"Fret not thyself unquietly because of evil men;
Nor do not envy bear to those who work iniquity.
For even like the fading grass, they shall be cut down soon;
And like the green and tender herb, they withered shall be."

"Rest in the Lord, in patience wait, nor for the wicked fret;
Who prospering in his evil way, success in sin doth get.
For yet a little while and then, the wicked shall not be;
His place thou shalt consider well, but it thou shalt not see."

"From anger turn away thyself and also cease from wrath;
Fret not thyself in any wise, it only leads to sin.
For evil doers shall indeed be rooted out and die;
But those who wait upon the Lord, the earth they shall possess."

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Page 30 (Psalm 37)
Wait And Hope And Look For God

"Envy not nor fret yourself Over evil lawless men;
They like grass soon fade away And wither like a flow'r.
Trust in the Eternal God, Do the right and loyal be;
So will you dwell peacefully And truly shall be fed."

"Put your confidence in God, And your way to Him commit;
He shall give you your desires; The petitions of your heart.
Rest in the Eternal God, Patiently upon Him wait;
Envy not nor fret yourself Because of evil men."

"Cease from anger, cease from wrath, For all such shall be cut off;
Wait and hope and look for God; Be still and trust in Him.
Soon the wicked shall not be, And his place shall not be found;
So shall you delight yourself In peace abundantly."

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Page 31 (Psalm 38)
Let Thy Chastening Be In Measure

"Lord, do not in hot displeasure Lay Thy heavy hand on me.
Let Thy chastening be in measure; Thy rebukes from anger free.
For Thy hand most surely presses, Fast Thy arrows stick within;
Wrath my weary flesh distresses, Gives my bones no rest from sin."

"O'er my head like billows rushing, My transgressions risen are.
Like a burden heavy crushing, Greater far than I can bear.
Loathsome are my wounds neglected, My own folly makes it so;
Bowed with grief and much afflicted, All the day I mourning go."

"For my loins are filled with burning, Health in me no more remains.
I am feeble, bruised, and mourning, Groaning loud thro' inward pains.
My desires and ceaseless wailing, Loud, unveil'd before Thee lie;
Pants my heart my strength is failing, All its light has left mine eye."

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Page 32 (Psalm 39)
For It Is God Who Orders Life

"I said my ways I'll guard with care, Lest with my tongue I sin, O God;
I put a bridle on my lips, When in the presence of ungodly men.
With silence I became as dumb; I held my peace but to no avail.
Sorrow within my heart was stirred; My distress grew hot as fire!"

"Then with my tongue I spoke these words: Let me know my end, O God;
What is the number of my days; O let me know how fleeting is life.
Thou hast made my days as a span; They are as nothing in Thy sight.
Surely before Thee all men stand; As a mere breath they stand before Thee."

"O surely man is but a breath; Like a shadow he goes about;
Men are in turmoil all for nought; Wealth do they gather but all in vain.
Now, O God, for what do I wait? My hope in Thee is; my sin forgive.
0 make me not the scorn of fools! I shall not speak but remain as dumb."

"For it is God who orders life; Take away Thy stroke from me.
I am consumed by Thine own hand, When Thou dost chasten man for all his sin.
Man's life is vain and wasted away; Hear Thou my cry and hold not Thy peace!
Spare me that I may gladness know, O God, recall how fleeting is life."

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Page 33 (Psalm 43)
Righteous Judge

"Righteous Judge, from foes defend me, Who deceitful charges lay;
God, my Strength, my soul deliver, And my treacherous foes dismay;
O send out Thy light and truth, Let them lead and guide me still;
Let them bring me to Thy dwelling, Lead me to Thy holy hill."

"Then will I come to Thine altar, God of my exceeding joy;
And with lyre will I sing praises; Unto God, my God, I'll sing!
Why art thou, my soul, cast down, Why art thou disquieted?
I shall yet have hope and praise Him; Unto God shall I give praise!"

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Page 34 (Psalm 44)
O God, We Have Heard

"O God, we have heard and our fathers have taught
The works which of old in their day Thou hast wrought;
The nations were crushed and expelled by Thy hand,
Cast out that Thy people might dwell in their land."

"They gained not the land by the edge of the sword,
Their own arm to them could no safety afford;
But by Thy right hand, O my Savior and King,
Command, and Thy word shall deliverance bring!"

"No trust will I place in my bow to defend,
Nor yet on my sword for my safety depend;
In God who has saved us and put them to shame,
We boast all the day, ever praising His Name!"

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Page 35 (Psalm 44)
Awake, O Eternal!

"Before me I constantly see my disgrace;
And shame and confusion have covered my face;
At sound of the taunters and scoffers delight;
Their hearts full of hate and revengeful despite."

"Though all these sore evils have been our sad lot;
Our God and His covenant we have not forgot;
Our heart turned not back and our feet have not strayed;
Tho' broken mid jackals with death for our shade."

"If we have forgotten the Name of our God;
Or unto some idol our hands spread abroad;
Shall not the Almighty Who sees all within;
And knows the heart's secrets, discover this sin?"

"Yea, all the day long for Thy sake we're consumed;
Like sheep for the slaughter to death we are doomed;
Awake, O Eternal, and sleep Thou no more;
Arise and our help cast not off evermore."

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Page 36 (Psalm 46)
Come, See The Works Of God

"O God our strength and refuge proves, In all distress a present aid;
Tho' the trembling earth remove, We will never be dismayed.
Kingdoms moved the heathen raged, And the earth melted at His word;
The Lord of Hosts for us engaged, Our refuge high is Jacob's God."

"A river flows, whose living streams Gladden the city of our God,
Tents where heavenly glory beams; Where the Lord has His abode.
God has Zion His dwelling made; She shall never more be moved;
Her God shall early give His aid, He her help has ever proved."

"Come, see the works of God displayed, Wonders of His mighty hand;
Desolations He has made, Ruins spread thru all the land.
Be still, know I am God Most High, O'er the heathen I will reign.
Te Lord of Hosts to us is nigh, Jacob's God our help remains."

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Page 37 (Psalm 46)
God Our Strength And Refuge Is

"God our strength and refuge is; He is our help in time of need;
Therefore we should never fear; For the Eternal is with us!
Tho' the earth and mountains shake; Tho' its waters roar and foam;
God of Jacob, God of Hosts; He is our fortress and our strength!"

"In the city of our God, Bright streams shall deck His high abode;
God is in the midst of her; She shall not ever be removed!
Tho' the heathen rage with hate; Tho' their kingdoms move and shake,
God will utter His great voice; At His command all wars will cease!"

"Come, behold the wondrous works; What pow'r they show upon the earth!
He gives peace to all the land; He breaks the bow and snaps the spear.
This is God's command to all: Learn that only I am God,
I alone the heathen rule; I, only I, do rule the land!"

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Page 38 (Psalm 48)
Mt. Zion Stands Most Beautiful

"The Lord, Eternal is most great and greatly to be praised!
Within the city of our God, upon His holy hill.
Mount Zion stands most beautiful, the joy of all the land!
The city of the mighty King, doth on her north side stand."

"Within her palaces our God is for a refuge known;
For lo, the kings assembled, together they did come.
When they beheld it, all amazed, they fled in great dismay;
And being troubled at Thy sight, they thence did haste away."

"As we have heard, we saw within the city of our God;
The city which the Lord of Hosts established evermore.
We of Thy loving kindness thought, in Thy most holy place,
O God according to Thy name, Thy praise fills ail the earth!"

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Page 39 (Psalm 49)
Nations Give Ear, Both Low And High

"Nations give ear, both low and high; Rich and poor all you people;
For ! shall speak wisdom and truth; I will speak understanding.
This parable will I submit; I will render this hymn;
Why should I fear in evil times, Tho' my foes are around me?"

"Men like to boast of their great wealth, But cannot save one soul;
What! Never die? But die they must; Fools and wise, all must perish.
Their wealth is left to other men, But heir home is the grave;
Such is the fate of those who live, Trusting in their great wealth."

"But God redeems my soul from death; My soul shall he receive.
Be not afraid when one is rich, Nor when his wealth increases;
Though while he lived, his soul he blest, And all men gave him praise;
Still shall he die, his wealth shall cease; For he lacked understanding."

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Page 40 (Psalm 50)
Give Thanks And Offer Praise

"Hear, O my people, and I'll speak, 0 Israel by name;
Against you I will testify, for God your God, I am.
The fowls are all to me well known that mountains high do yield;
I also claim as all my own the wild beasts of the field."

"Pay all your vows to God most high; Give thanks and offer praise,
And when the day of trouble comes I'll hear and answer you.
Think you that I would eat of flesh or ask for sacrifice?
But rather unto Me your God give thanks and offer praise."

"But to the wicked man God says, Why mention my commands?
Why take my compact on your lips and cast my words behind?
Mark this, you who forget your God, and my instruction hate;
Therefore shall none deliver you, for this is my reproof."

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Page 41 (Psalm 51)
In Thy Loving Kindness, Lord

"In Thy loving kindness, Lord, be merciful to me;
In compassion great blot out all iniquity.
Wash me thoroughly from sin; from all guilt cleanse Thou me:
For transgressions I confess; sins I ever see,"

"Gainst Thee only have I sinned, done evil in Thy sight,
That Thou speaking may be just, and in judg -ing right.
My iniquities blot out, my sin hide from Thy view;
And in me a clean heart make, spirit right re - new."

"From Thy gracious presence, Lord, O cast me not away;
And Thy Holy Spirit take not from me, I pray.
Joy which Thy salvation brings again to me restore;
With Thy spirit free do Thou keep me evermore;"

"Sacrifice dost Thou not want, else would I give it Thee;
And with offering shalt Thou not delighted be.
For a broken spirit is to God a sacrifice;
And a broken, contrite heart, Thou wilt not despise."

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Page 42 (Psalm 52)
God Is Most Gracious, Kind And Good

"O mighty man, why boast you of evil, Scheming and de-
vising subtle mischief and lies? Like a sharp razor does your tongue
speak; Planning destruction against godly men. You despise good and
evil do you love; Falsehood do you prefer to speaking the truth."

"Why do you boast when God is most gracious, Kind and merci-
ful and ever loving and good? Since you trust in falsehood and your great
wealth; God will remove you, uproot you from life. Those who trust God shall
see and be in awe; They shall laugh at you for all your folly and pride."

"O see the man who made not God his strength, For he sought
refuge in abundance of wealth. But in God's mercy, in His steadfast
love, And His great kindness, in these do I trust. And in God's house,
like an olive green am I; I will praise Him and proclaim His great name!"

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Page 43 (Psalm 53)
Fools Have Said That There Is No God

"Fools have said that there is no God; They in their heart conclude;
They are corrupt their works are vile. Not one of them doth good.
God did from heav'n look down upon the sons of men abroad,
To see if any one were wise, Any seeking after God."

"They are all of them backward gone, All of them are depraved;
And there is none that doth good, No, not a single one.
Have those who work iniquity no knowledge, none at all?
My people they devour like bread, And on God they do not call."

"God has rejected all of them; They will be put to shame.
Such terror there has never been; Great terror on them falls.
For God will scatter all the bones of the ungodly men.
He will defeat their evil plan; And put them all to shame."

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Page 44 (Psalm 54)
Save Me, O God, By Thy Great Name

"Save me, O God, by Thy great Name and judge me by Thy strength.
My prayer hear and to my words, O God, give ear to me.
For they that strangers are to me, do up against me rise.
Oppressors do not care for God, but seek to take my life."

"The mighty God my Helper is; Lo therefore I am bold.
He taketh part with ev'ry one, that does my soul uphold.
To all my watchful foes He will, their evil deeds repay;
0 for Thy truth's sake cut them off, and take them all away."

"A free will offering I to Thee will bring in sacrifice.
Lord, of Thy Name, for it is good; Thy praises will I sing.
Because He hath delivered me, from all adversities;
And His desire mine eye hath seen, upon thine enemies."

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Page 45 (Psalm 55)
But As For Me, I'll Call On God

"Twas not a foe who did deride, For that I could endure;
No hater thus who rose in pride, Else would I hide secure.
But thou it was my friend and guide; We did as equals meet;
We walked to God's house side by side, And counsel blended sweet."

"His speech more smooth than butter was, Yet in his heart was war;
More soft than oil his words appear; Yet sharp as drawn swords were they.
But Lord Thou will in judgment sit, And bring them down to woe;
And in the deep and dark-some pit, In ruin lay them low."

"Death shall them seize, and to the tomb, Alive they shall go down;
For wickedness is in their home; Among them abound their sins.
But as for me, I'll call on God; The Lord will safety give;
He'll hear me when I cry aloud, At morning, noon and night."

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Page 46 (Psalm 55)
Unto My Earnest Prayer Give Ear

"Unto my earnest prayer give ear, nor hide Thee, O most High,
Attend my sad complaint and hear my mourning bitter cry.
Because of sinful men I weep, and persecuting foes;
Who wickedness upon me heap, in wrath opposing me."

"Sore pain in heart I find no ease, death's terrors fill my soul,
Great fear and trembling on me seize and horrors o'er me roll.
O had I wings, I sigh and say, like some swift dove to roam,
Then would I hasten far away, and find a peaceful home."

"Lo, wand'ring far, my rest should be in some lone desert waste;
I from the windy storm would flee and from the tempest haste.
Destroyed, Eternal, let them be; divide confuse their tongue;
For in the city, lo, I see great strife and grievous wrong.

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Page 47 (Psalm 57)
O Pity Me, Be Gracious God

"O pity me, be gracious God, For it is You my soul does seek;
My refuge rests under Your wings, Till all danger passes.
I call to God, to the Most High, Who fulfills His purpose.
He will send help from heav'n above; Put to shame all who slander."

"God will send forth His steadfast love; His loving kindness and His truth;
O'er all the earth His glory shines, High above the heavens!
My life must be mid sons of men Whose tongues use sharp swords;
They set a net for my own life; But instead they have fallen."

"My heart is steadfast, O my God; Steadfast and confident in You;
Praise will I sing, make melody, On the harp and the lyre!
My soul, awake, give thanks to God; Sing His praise to all nations!
For His great love soars to the heav'ns; Great is He and exalted!"

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Page 48 (Psalm 60)
Return Again, O God

"O Lord, Thou hast rejected us and scattered us abroad;
For Thou hast been displeased with us; return again, O God.
For Thou hast made the earth to tremble, in it breaches made;
Do Thou thereof the breaches heal because the land doth shake."

"O Lord, to Thy own chosen people hast Thou hard times sent;
And Thou hast made us drink the wine of sore astonishment.
And yet a banner Thou hast given those who Thee do fear;
That it may be displayed by them; for the sake of truth appear."

"That Thy beloved people, Lord, may all delivered be;
Save with the power of Thy right hand, an answer give to me.
Help us from trouble; for the help is vain which man supplies. He will
tread down our enemies." Thru God we'll do great things.

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Page 49 (Psalm 61)
Give Ear Unto My Prayer, O God

"Give ear unto my prayer, O God, from earth's far end I call;
And lead me to the Rock to rest that higher is than I.
For You have been a shelter and a fort against the foe;
O let me in Your dwelling place abide forevermore.

"My God has heard my vows and granted righteous heritage;
The share for those who trust in Him and fear His holy Name.
Let God prolong the true king's life; forever let him reign!
That He may sit before our God, enthroned in righteousness."

"When I was faint I cried to God, and He did hear my prayer;
For He has been my dwelling place; a shelter from the foe.
And so will I forevermore sing praises to His Name!
Sing praises to His Name forever, and daily pay my vows."

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Page 50 (Psalm 62)
God Is My Rock, My Salvation

"God is my rock, my salvation, my hope; my soul in silence waits for my God alone;
He is my fort, I shall not be removed; He is my refuge, my high tower of strength.
Rescue shall come from my God alone; And I shall never be greatly removed."

"Still, O my soul, wait in silence for God; my hope and refuge is in my God alone;
He is my rock, my salvation and strength; With God alone shall my deliverance be.
How long will men take pleasure in sin? They plot and threaten the life of the king."

"Vain men are they, delighting in craft; their lips they bless with, but they curse inwardly;
Low men or high, both are less than a breath; Trust and rely not on extortion and gain.
Kindness and pow'r belong to our God; He shall reward ev'ry man for his works."

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Page 51 (Psalm 66)
Joyfully Sing And Praise God!

"Joyfully sing and praise God, All the earth sing forth His praise!
Glory and honor give Him, Sing homage to His name!
Say now to God, How dread Your works, How awesome are Your deeds!
So great Your pow'r Your foes submit, All the earth worships You!"

"O come, and see His great works, Among men how dread His deeds!
He turned the sea to dry land; And the multitudes passed thru.
So let us all rejoice in Him, Who by His power e'er rules;
Whose eyes observe and nations watch: None shall exalt himself."

"O bless our God, you peoples, Make His praises to be heard!
Give unto Him your grateful thanks Who has kept us safe in life;
And not allowed our feet to slip, Tho' You have tested us,
Tho' we were captured by our foes; Yet have You set us free."

"So will I come before my God, I will pay my vows to Him;
Vows which my lips have spoken, Which I promised when distressed.
All you who fear Him, come and hear, Come you who worship Him;
I will declare what God has done, What He has done for me!"

"I called to God and cried out, I extolled Him with high praise;
Had I of sin been thinking, Surely God would never hear.
But God indeed has heard my prayer; Blessed be God who hears;
He has not checked my prayer to Him, Nor His own love to me."

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Page 52 (Psalm 71)
For Even From My Youth, O God

"For even from my youth, O God, by Thee have I been taught;
And hitherto I have declared the wonders Thou hast wrought.
And now O God, forsake me not when I am old and gray;
Till I proclaim Thy wondrous deeds to this and ev'ry age."

"Thy perfect righteousness, O God, the heaven's height exceeds;
O God, who is like Thee, who has performed such mighty deeds?
Thou who hast shown me trials sore and great adversities;
Will quicken me again and bring me from the depths of earth."

"My greatness and my pow'r Thou will increase and far extend;
Against all grief on ev'ry side to me will comfort send.
And I will also praise Thy truth, O God, with psaltery;
Thou Holy One of Israel, with harp I'll sing to Thee."

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Page 53 (Psalm 71)
O God, Forsake Me Not

"Eternal God, my hope and refuge; Thou art my rock and fortress;
O God incline Thine ear to me; Save me from the unjust man.
Thou art my help and trust, O Lord; My praise shall always be to Thee;
My mouth is filled with praise and glory, O God, forsake me not. "

"Eternal God, be not far from me! O God, make haste to help me!
I'll hope and praise Thee more and more; I will tell of thy great works.
Lord, when I'm old forsake me not; My enemies against me plan;
They say, His God will not protect him, O God, forsake me not."

"Eternal God, our great creator; Thy justice reaches heaven;
Thou who hast shown me many trials; Thou shalt give me life once more.
My lips will shout for joy, O God; When I sing songs of praise to Thee;
Thou Holy One who hast redeemed me; O God, forsake me not."

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Page 54 (Psalm 72)
Let All Nations Hail Him King!

"Give the king Thy judgments God, Justice to his royal son!
Let him judge with equity; Deal justice to the poor!
Let the mountains and the hills Bear prosperity for all;
May he judge in peace and righteousness and defend the needy ones."

"In His days shall peace abound; In the days of Christ the King,
Righteousness shall flourish then And endure forevermore!
His dominion shall extend Out from Zion to earth's end;
Kings and people all will yield to Him; He will rule from sea to sea."

"Kings of east and kings of west, All kings shall homage pay!
All His enemies shall bow And grovel in the dust!
For he pities those forlorn; Hears all those who cry to Him;
He will save the weak and all oppressed; they are precious in His sight."

"Blessed be His glorious name; Let all nations hail Him King!
Blessed shall He be away, The God of Israel;
Blessed be His glorious name! He alone works wonders great!
For His glory all the earth shall fill; Even so, Amen, Amen!"

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Page 55 (Psalm 72)
Give Judgment To The King, O God

"Give judgment to the king, O God, and to the royal son;
The spirit of Thy righteousness, that he may rightly judge.
Let hills and mountains bring forth peace, prosperity for all;
He shall defend the needy ones, and crush those who oppress!"

"Long may He live, long as the sun and moon above shall shine!
Like gentle rain on meadows green, and showers that water earth!
For in His days shall peace abound; with justice shall He rule;
And righteousness shall fill the earth, as long as time exists!"

"From sea to sea, to ends of earth shall His dominion be!
His enemies shall lick the dust; His foes bow down to Him!
The kings of west and east shall bring their tribute unto Him;
Yes, all earth's kings shall bow to Him; all 'nations yield to Him!"

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Page 56 (Psalm 74)
The Day And Night Are Thine

"The fount and flood were cleft by Thee, the mighty streams were dried.
The day and night are Thine, and Thou didst light and sun provide.
By Thee the borders of the earth were settled so to be;
The summer and the winter, Lord, created were by Thee."

"That foolish people have blasphemed Thy Name Eternal God;
That spiteful foes have Thee reproached in memory record.
Leave not Thy dove unto the multitude of wicked men;
The congregation of Thy poor, forget not to the end."

"Lord, to Thy covenant have respect; because in ev'ry clime
Are earth's dark places filled with homes of cruelty and crime.
Let not all those who are oppressed return again with shame;
Let those who poor and needy are give praises to Thy Name."

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Page 57 (Psalm 75)
Let Us Sing To God

"Let us sing to God and praise His name, Unto Him shall we give thanks!
For His wondrous works His name declare; Let us tell of His great deeds!
The Eternal says that He will judge, When the proper time is come;
Tho' the earth and all totters and dissolves, He will make its pi)Jars stand.

"The Eternal says unto the proud, Do not boast nor flaunt your pow'r;
And unto the wicked He has said, Do not lift your horn on high.
Neither from the east, nor from the west, Comes the lifting up of men.
It is God who lifts and who lowers men; For He righteously will judge."

"In the hand of God there is a cup, And the wine therein is red;
It is full of wrath from which He pours; Wicked men must drain its dregs.
But I shall declare and praise my God; To the God of Jacob sing!
For the Lord shall lift up the righteous man; And shall wicked men cut off.

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Page 58 (Psalm 76)
His Name Is Great!

"In Judah God is known and feared; In Israel His Name is great;
His tent in Salem He hath reared; His royal seat in Zion hath made.
There He broke arrows of the bow, The shield, the sword and war's array;
More excellent, O Lord, art Thou, More glorious far than hills of prey."

"The stout of heart are spoiled in fight, A deadly sleep the warrior slept;
No hand of all the men of might; Its wonted strength or cunning kept.
O Jacob's God, at Thy command, The chariot and the horse went down;
For Thou art fearful, who can stand, In the tempest of Thy frown?"

"From heaven God His judgment gave, The trembling earth stood still and feared;
When all the meek on earth to save; For righteous judgment God appeared.
Let all around their presents bring, To Him whom all the world should fear;
He cuts off princes, God the King, Shall fearful to earth's kings appear."

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Page 59 (Psalm 77)
Unto God I Lift My Voice

"Unto God I lift my voice; Unto Him I cry.
In the day my trouble comes, Then I seek my God.
In the night I do not cease, I am overwhelmed;
I remember God and moan; Never close my eyes."

"I consider days of old; Years of ancient times.
I commune with mine own heart; Search and meditate.
Will the Lord cast off His love, And no more be kind?
Is this now my lot and trial; Will His kindness fail?"

"Has the Most High strength no more; Has His promise failed?
Then I think of His great works; Muse on wonders old.
I will talk of His great deeds; Who is great like God?
God's true way is holiness; Far removed from sin."

"By God's mighty arm and strength, Israel was saved.
Then the waters of the seas Saw and did obey.
Clouds poured forth and lightening flashed; Thunders rent the skies;
Whirlwinds shook the earth below; God so led His flock."

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Page 60 (Psalm 80)
O Thou The Shepherd Of Israel Art

"O Thou the Shepherd of Israel art; Hear Thou our prayer and Thy favor impart;
Thou leader of Joseph, Thou guide of his way, Mid cherubim dwelling Thy glory display.
In Ephraim's, Manasseh's, and Benjamin's sight, Come Thou and save us; awake in Thy might."

"How long in anger will Thou turn away, O Lord of hosts, when Thy people do pray ?
With tears and sorrow their table is laid; Of bitter mixture their drink hast Thou made.
Give us Thy favor, restore us Thy grace; Then we shall live in the light of Thy face."

"Thou made us a scorn to our neighbors around; Our foes in laughter and scoffing abound.
O Thou, God of Isr'el, return unto Thine; Look down from heaven and visit this vine;
No more shall we wander, delighting in shame; Save us, O Lord, for we call on Thy name.

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Page 61 (Psalm 80)
Thou Shepherd That Dost Israel Keep

"Thou Shepherd that dost Israel keep, Give ear in time of need;
Who leadeth like a flock of sheep Thy loved one, Joseph's seed.
That sit'st between the cherubs bright, Between their wings outspread;
Shine forth, and from Thy cloud give light, And on our foes thy dread."

"In Ephraim's and in Benjamin's view, And in Manasseh's sight,
Awake Thy strength, come and be seen To save us by Thy might.
Turn us again; Thy grace divine To us, O God, vouchsafe;
Cause Thou, Thy face on us to shine, For then we shall be safe."

"Lord God of Hosts, how long wilt Thou, How long wilt Thou declare
Thy smoking wrath, and angry brow, Against Thy people's prayer?
Return to us Thy grace divine, O God of Hosts, vouchsafe;
Cause Thou, Thy face on us to shine, For then we shall be safe."

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Page 62 (Psalm 81)
Praise The Eternal With A Psalm!

"Praise the Eternal with a psalm, Sing to the God of Jacob;
Raise the chorus, make a joyful noise, Bring out the harp and timbrel.
Blow on the trumpet, sound the drum On our solemn feast day;
This is a statute and a law Which God has ordained for Isr'el."

"Hear, O my people, hear my voice; I will admonish Isr'el;
You shall have no other foreign gods; I am the God who freed you.
When you were troubled you did call; I delivered Isr'el.
God answer'd in the secret place; With thunder He did command