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4 We wait to hear what G.o.d will say; He'll speak, and give his people peace; But let them run no more astray, Lest his returning wrath increase.

Psalm 85:2. 9 &c. Second Part.

Salvation by Christ.

1 Salvation is for ever nigh The souls that fear and trust the Lord; And grace descending from on high, Fresh hopes of glory shall afford.

2 Mercy and truth on earth are met, Since Christ the Lord came down from heaven; By his obedience, so complete, Justice is pleas'd, and peace is given.

3 Now truth and honour shall abound, Religion dwell on earth again, And heavenly influence bless the ground In our Redeemer's gentle reign.

4 His righteousness is gone before To give us free access to G.o.d; Our wandering feet shall stray no more, But mark his steps and keep the road.

Psalm 86. 8-13.

A general song of praise to G.o.d.

1 Among the princes, earthly G.o.ds, There's none hath power divine; Nor is their nature, mighty Lord, Nor are their works like thine.

2 The nations thou hast made shall bring Their offerings round thy throne; For thou alone dost wondrous things, For thou art G.o.d alone.

3 Lord, I would walk with holy feet; Teach me thine heavenly ways, And my poor scatter'd thoughts unite In G.o.d my Father's praise.

4 Great is thy mercy, and my tongue Shall those sweet wonders tell, How by thy grace my sinking soul Rose from the deeps of h.e.l.l.

Psalm 87.

The church the birth-place of the saints; or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church.

1 G.o.d in his earthly temple lays Foundations for his heavenly praise: He likes the tents of Jacob well, But still in Zion loves to dwell.

2 His mercy visits every house That pay their night and morning vows; But makes a more delightful stay Where churches meet to praise and pray.

3 What glories were describ'd of old!

What wonders are of Zion told!

Thou city of our G.o.d below, Thy fame shall Tyre and Egypt know.

4 Egypt and Tyre, and Greek and Jew, Shall there begin their lives anew: Angels and men shall join to sing The hill where living waters spring.

5. When G.o.d makes up his last account Of natives in his holy mount, 'Twill be an honour to appear As one new-born or nourish'd there.

Psalm 89:1. First Part. L. M.

The covenant made with Christ; or, the true David.

1 For ever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth for ever stand, Like heaven, establish'd by his hand.

2 Thus to his Son he sware, and said, ”With thee my covenant first is made; ”In thee shall dying sinners live, ”Glory and grace are thine to give.

3 ”Be thou my prophet, thou my priest; ”Thy children shall be ever blest; ”Thou art my chosen king; thy throne ”Shall stand eternal like my own.