The Psalms Of David

1 Transcriber's Note. 2 The Life of Isaac Watts, D.D. 3 PREFACE. 4 Of chusing or finding the Psalm. 5 Of singing in course. 6 Psalm 1:1. Common Metre, 7 Psalm 1:2. S. M. The saint happy, the sinner miserable. 8 Psalm 1:3. L. M. The difference between the righteous and the wicked. 9 Psalm 2:1. S. M. Translated according to the divine pattern, Acts iv. 24 &c. 10 Psalm 2:3. L. M. Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension. 11 Psalm 3:1. C. M. Doubts and fears supprest; or, God our defence from sin and Satan. 12 Psalm 3:2. 1 2 3 4 5 8. L. M. A morning Psalm. 13 Psalm 4:1. 1 2 3 5 6 7. L. M. Hearing prayer; or, God our portion, and Christ our hope. 14 Psalm 4:2. 3 4 5 8. C. M. An evening Psalm. 15 Psalm 5. For the Lord's day morning. 16 Psalm 6:1. C. M. Complaint in sickness; or, diseases healed. 17 Psalm 6:2. L. M. Temptations in sickness overcome. 18 Psalm 7. God's care of his people and punishment of persecutors. 19 Psalm 8:1. S. M. God's sovereignty and goodness; and man's dominion over the creatures. 20 Psalm 8:2. C. M. Christ's condescension and glorification; or, God made man. 21 Psalm 8:3. 1 2. paraphrased. First Part. L. M. The Hosanna of the children; or, Infants praising God. 22 Psalm 8:4. 3 &c. paraphrased. Second Part. L. M. Adam and Christ, lords of the old and the new creation. 23 Psalm 9:1. First Part. Wrath and mercy from the judgment-seat. 24 Psalm 9:2. 10. Second Part. The wisdom and equity of providence. 25 Psalm 10. Prayer heard, and saints saved; or, Pride, atheism, and oppression punished. 26 Psalm 11. God loves the righteous and hates the wicked. 27 Psalm 12:1. L. M. The saint's safety and hope in evil times; or, Sins of the tongue complained of, viz, blasphemy, falsehood, &c. 28 Psalm 12:2. C. M. Complaint of a general corruption of manners; or, The promise and signs of Christ's coming to judgment. 29 Psalm 13:1. L. M. Pleading with God under desertion; or, Hope, in darkness. 30 Psalm 13:2. C. M. Complaint under temptations of the devil. 31 Psalm 14:1. First Part. By nature all men are sinners. 32 Psalm 14:2. Second Part. The folly of persecutors. 33 Psalm 15:1. C. M. Characters of a saint; or, a citizen of Zion; or, The qualifications of a Christian. 34 Psalm 15:2. L. M. Religion and justice, goodness and truth; or, Duties to God and man; or, The qualifications of a Christian. 35 Psalm 16:1. First Part. L. M. Confession of our poverty, and saints the best company; or, Good works profit men, not God. 36 Psalm 16:2. Second Part. L. M. Christ's all-sufficiency. 37 Psalm 16:3. Third Part. L. M. Courage in death, and hope of the resurrection. 38 Psalm 16:4. First Part. C. M. Support and counsel from God without merit. 39 Psalm 16:5. Second Part. C. M. The death and resurrection of Christ. 40 Psalm 17:1. 13 &c. S. M. Portion of saints and sinners; or, Hope and despair in death. 41 Psalm 17:2. L. M. The sinner's portion, and saint's hope; or, The heaven of separate souls, and the resurrection. 42 Psalm 18:1. 1-6 15-18. First Part. L. M. Deliverance from despair; or, Temptations overcome. 43 Psalm 18:2. 20-26. Second Part. L. M. Sincerity proved and rewarded. 44 Psalm 18:3. 30 31 34 35 46. 3d Part. L. M. Rejoicing in God; or, Salvation and triumph. 45 Psalm 18:4. First Part. C. M. Victory and triumph over temporal enemies. 46 Psalm 19:1. First Part. S. M. The book of nature and scripture. 47 Psalm 19:2. Second Part. S. M. God's word most excellent; or, Sincerity and watchfulness. 48 Psalm 19:3. L. M. The books of nature and of scripture compared; or, The glory and success of the gospel. 49 Psalm 19:4. To the tune of the 113th Psalm. The book of nature and scripture. 50 Psalm 20. Prayer and hope of victory. For a day of prayer in time of war. 51 Psalm 21:1. C. M. Our king is the care of heaven. 52 Psalm 21:2. 1-9. L. M. Christ exalted to the kingdom. 53 Psalm 22:1. 1-16. First Part. C. M, The sufferings and death of Christ. 54 Psalm 22:2. 20 21 27-31. 2d Part. C. M. Christ's sufferings and kingdom. 55 Psalm 22:3. L. M. Christ's sufferings and exaltation. 56 Psalm 23:1. L. M. God our Shepherd. 57 Psalm 23:2. C. M. The same. 58 Psalm 23:3. S. M. The same. 59 Psalm 24:1. C. M. Dwelling with God. 60 Psalm 24:2. L. M. Saints dwell in heaven; or, Christ's ascension. 61 Psalm 25:1. 1-11. First Part. Waiting for pardon and direction. 62 Psalm 25:2. 12 14 10 13. Second Part. Divine instruction. 63 Psalm 25:3. 15-22. Third Part. Distress of soul; or, Backsliding and desertion. 64 Psalm 26. Self-examination; or, Evidences of grace. 65 Psalm 27:1. 1-6. First Part. The church is our delight and safety. 66 Psalm 27:2. 8 9 13 14. Second Part. 67 Psalm 29. L. M. Storm and thunder. 68 Psalm 30:1. First Part. Sickness healed, and sorrow removed. 69 Psalm 30:2. 6. Second Part. Health, sickness, and recovery. 70 Psalm 31:1. 5 13-19 22 23. First Part. Deliverance from death. 71 Psalm 31:2. 7-13 18-21. Second Part. Deliverance from slander and reproach. 72 Psalm 32:1. S. M. Forgiveness of sins upon confession. 73 Psalm 32:2. First Part. L. M. Free pardon and sincere obedience; or, Confession and forgiveness. 74 Psalm 32:3. L. M. Repentance and free pardon; or, Justification and sanctification. 75 Psalm 32:4. Second Part. L. M. A guilty conscience eased by confession and pardon. 76 Psalm 33:1. First Part. C. M. Works of creation and providence. 77 Psalm 33:2. Second Part. C. M. Creatures vain, and God all-sufficient. 78 Psalm 33:3. First Part. As the 113th Psalm. Works of creation and providence. 79 Psalm 33:4. Second Part. As the 113th Psalm. Creatures vain, and God all-sufficient. 80 Psalm 34:1. First Part. L. M. God's care of the saints; or, Deliverance by prayer. 81 Psalm 34:2. 11-22. Second Part. L. M. Religious education; or, Instructions of piety. 82 Psalm 34:3. 1-10. First Part. C. M. Prayer and Praise for eminent deliverance. 83 Psalm 34:4. 11-22. Second Part. C. M. Exhortations to peace and Holiness. 84 Psalm 35:1. 1-9. First Part. Prayer and faith of persecuted saints; or, Imprecations mixed with charity. 85 Psalm 35:2. 12-14. Second Part. Love to enemies; or, The love of Christ to sinners typified in David. 86 Psalm 36:1. 5-9. L. M. The perfections and providence of God; or, General providence and special grace. 87 Psalm 36:2. 1 2 5 6 7 9 C. M. Practical atheism exposed; or, The being and attributes of God asserted. 88 Psalm 36:3. 1-7. S. M. The wickedness of man, and the majesty of God; or. Practical atheism exposed. 89 Psalm 37:1. 1-15. First Part. The cure of envy, fretfulness, and unbelief; or, The rewards of the righteous, and the wicked; or, The world's hatred, and the saint's patience. 90 Psalm 37:2. 16 21 26-31. Second Part. Charity to the poor; or, Religion in words and deeds. 91 Psalm 37:3. 23-27. Third Part. The way and end of the righteous and the wicked. 92 Psalm 38. Guilt of conscience and relief; or, Repentance, and prayer for pardon and health. 93 Psalm 39:1. 1 2 3. First Part. Watchfulness over the tongue; or, Prudence and zeal. 94 Psalm 39:2. 4-7. Second Part. The vanity of man as mortal. 95 Psalm 39:3. 9-13. Third Part. Sick-bed devotion; or, Pleading without repining. 96 Psalm 40:1. 1 3 5 17. First Part. C. M. A song of deliverance from great distress. 97 Psalm 40:2. 6-9. Second Part. C. M. The incarnation and sacrifice of Christ. 98 Psalm 40:3. 5-10. L. M. Christ our sacrifice. 99 Psalm 41. 1 2 3. Charity to the poor; or, Pity to the afflicted. 100 Psalm 42:1. 1-5. First Part. Desertion and hope; or, Complaint of absence from public worship. 101 Psalm 42:2. 6-11. Second Part. Melancholy thoughts reproved; or, Hope in afflictions. 102 Psalm 44. 1 2 3 8 15-26. The church's complaint in persecution. 103 Psalm 45:1. S. M. The glory of Christ; the success of the gospel; and the Gentile church. 104 Psalm 45:2. C. M. The personal glories and government of Christ. 105 Psalm 45:3. First Part. L. M. The glory of Christ, and power of his gospel. 106 Psalm 45:4. Second Part. L. M. Christ and his church; or, The mystical marriage. 107 Psalm 46:1. First Part. The church's safety and triumph among national desolations. 108 Psalm 46:2. Second Part. God fights for his church. 109 Psalm 47. Christ ascending and reigning. 110 Psalm 48:1. 1-8. First Part. The church is the honour and safety of a nation. 111 Psalm 48:2. 10-14. Second Part. The beauty of the church; or, Gospel worship and order. 112 Psalm 49:1. 8-14. First Part. C. M. Pride and death; or, The vanity of life and riches. 113 Psalm 49:2. 14 15. Second Part. C. M. Death and the resurrection. 114 Psalm 49:3. L. M. The rich sinner's death, and the saint's resurrection. 115 Psalm 50:1. 1-6. First Part. C. M. The last judgment; or, The saints rewarded. 116 Psalm 50:2. 8 10 11 14 15 23. Second Part. C. M. Obedience is better than sacrifice. 117 Psalm 50:3. 1 5 8 16 21 22. 3d Part. C. M. The judgement of hypocrites. 118 Psalm 50:4. L. M. Hypocrisy exposed. 119 Psalm 50:5. To a new Tune. The last judgment. 120 Psalm 50:6. To the old proper Tune. The last judgment. 121 Psalm 51:1. First Part. L. M. A penitent pleading for pardon. 122 Psalms 51:2. Second Part. L. M. Original and actual sin confessed. 123 Psalm 51:3. Third Part. L. M. The backslider restored; or, Repentance and faith in the blood of Christ. 124 Psalm 51:4. 3-13. First Part. C. M. Original and actual sin confessed and pardoned. 125 Psalm 51:5. 14-17. Second Part. C. M. Repentance and faith in the blood of Christ. 126 Psalm 53. 4-6. Victory and deliverance from persecution. 127 Psalm 55:1. 1-8 16-18 22. C. M. Support for the afflicted and tempted soul. 128 Psalm 55:2. 15-17 19 22. S. M. Dangerous prosperity; or, Daily devotions encouraged. 129 Psalm 56. Deliverance from oppression and falsehood; or, God's care of his people, in answer to faith and prayer. 130 Psalm 57. Praise for protection, grace, and truth. 131 Psalm 58. As the 113th Psalm. Warning to magistrates. 132 Psalm 60. 1-5 10-12. On a day of humiliation for disappointments in war. 133 Psalm 61. 1-6. Safety in God. 134 Psalm 62. 5-12. No trust in the creatures; or, Faith in divine grace and power. 135 Psalm 63:1. 1 2 5 34. First Part. C. M. The morning of a Lord's day. 136 Psalm 63:2. 6-10. Second Part. Midnight thoughts recollected. 137 Psalm 63:3. L. M. Longing after God; or, The love of God better than life. 138 Psalm 63:4. S. M. Seeking God. 139 Psalm 65:1. 1-5. First Part. L. M. Public prayer and praise. 140 Psalm 65:2. 5-13. Second Part. L. M. Divine providence in air, earth, and sea; or, The God of nature and grace. 141 Psalm 65:3. First Part. C. M. A prayer-hearing God, and the Gentiles called. 142 Psalm 65:4. Second Part. C. M. The providence of God in air, earth, and sea; or, The blessing of rain. 143 Psalm 65:5. Third Part. C. M. The blessing: of the spring; or, God gives rain. A psalm for the husbandman. 144 Psalm 66:1. First Part. Governing power and goodness; or, Our graces tried by afflictions. 145 Psalm 66:2. 13-20. Second Part. Praise to God for hearing prayer. 146 5 But God, (his Name be ever blest) Hath set my spirit free, Nor turn'd from him my poor request, Nor turn'd his heart from me. 147 Psalm 67. The nation's prosperity and the church's increase. 148 Psalm 68:1. 1-6 32-35. First Part. The vengeance and compassion of God. 149 Psalm 68:2. 17 18. Second Part. Christ's ascension, and the gift of the Spirit. 150 Psalm 68:3. 19 9 20-2. Third Part. Praise for temporal blessings; or, Common and special mercies. 151 Psalm 69:1. 1-14. First Part. C. M. The sufferings of Christ for our salvation. 152 7 |Grief, like a garment, cloth'd me round, |And sackcloth was my dress, |While I procur'd for naked souls |A robe of righteousness. 153 Psalm 69:2. 14-21 26 29 32. 2d Part. C. M. The passion and exaltation of Christ. 154 Psalm 69:3. Third Part. C. M. Christ's obedience and death; or, God glorified and sinners saved. 155 Psalm 69:4. First Part. L. M. Christ's passion, and sinners' salvation. 156 Psalm 69:5. 7 &c. Second Part. L. M. Christ's sufferings and zeal. 157 Psalm 71:1. 5-9. First Part. The aged saint's reflection and hope. 158 Psalm 71:2. 15 14 16 23 22 24. 2d Part. Christ our strength and righteousness. 159 Psalm 71:3. 17-21. Third Part. The aged Christian's prayer and song; or, Old age, death, and the resurrection. 160 Psalm 72:1. First Part. The kingdom of Christ. 161 Psalm 72:2. Second Part. Christ's kingdom among the Gentiles. 162 Psalm 73:1. First Part. C. M. Afflicted saints happy, and prosperous sinners cursed. 163 Psalm 73:2. 23-8. Second Part. God our portion here and hereafter. 164 Psalm 73:3. 22 3 6 17-20. L. M. The prosperity of sinners cursed. 165 Psalm 73:4. S. M. The mystery of providence unfolded. 166 Psalm 74. The church pleading with God under sore persecutions. 167 Psalm 75. Power and government from God alone. Applied to the glorious Revolution by King William, or the happy Accession of King George to the Throne. 168 Psalm 76. Israel saved, and the Assyrians destroyed; or, God's vengeance against his enemies proceeds from his church. 169 Psalm 77:1. First Part. Melancholy assaulting, and hope prevailing. 170 Psalm 77:2. Second Part. Comfort derived from ancient providences; or, Israel delivered from Egypt, and brought to Canaan. 171 Psalm 78:1. First Part. Providence of God recorded; or, Pious education and instruction of children. 172 Psalm 78:2. Second Part. Israel's rebellion and punishment; or, The sins and chastisements of God's people. 173 Psalm 78:3. Third Part. The punishment of luxury and intemperance; or, Chastisement and salvation. 174 Psalm 78:4. 32 &c. Fourth Part. Backsliding and forgiveness; or, Sin punished, and saints saved. 175 Psalm 80. The church's prayer under affliction; or, The vineyard of God wasted. 176 Psalm 81. 1 8 16. The warnings of God to his people; or, Spiritual blessings and punishments. 177 Psalm 82. God the supreme Governor; or, Magistrates warned. 178 Psalm 83. A complaint against persecutors. 179 Psalm 84:1. First Part. L. M. The pleasure of public worship. 180 Psalm 84:2. Second Part. L. M. God and his church; or, Grace and glory. 181 Psalm 84:3. 14 2 3 10. Paraphrased. C. M. Delight in ordinances of worship; or, God present in his churches. 182 Psalm 84:4. As the 148th Psalm. Longing for the house of God. 183 Psalm 85:1. 1-8. First Part. Waiting for an answer to prayer; or, Deliverance begun and completed. 184 Psalm 85:2. 9 &c. Second Part. Salvation by Christ. 185 Psalm 86. 8-13. A general song of praise to God. 186 Psalm 87. The church the birth-place of the saints; or, Jews and Gentiles united in the Christian Church. 187 Psalm 89:1. First Part. L. M. The covenant made with Christ; or, the true David. 188 Psalm 89:2. First Part. C. M. The faithfulness of God. 189 Psalm 89:3. 7 &c. Second Part. The power and majesty of God; or, Reverential worship. 190 Psalm 89:4. 15 &c. Third Part. A blessed gospel. 191 Psalm 89:5. 19 &c. Fourth Part. Christ's mediatorial kingdom; or, His divine and human nature. 192 Psalm 89:6. 30 &c. Fifth Part. The covenant of grace unchangeable; or, Afflictions without rejection. 193 Psalm 89:7. 47 &c. Sixth Part. Mortality and hope. A funeral psalm. 194 Psalm 89:8. 47 &c. Last Part. As the 113th Psalm. Life, death, and the resurrection. 195 Psalm 90:1. L. M. Man mortal, and God eternal. A mournful song at a funeral. 196 Psalm 90:2. 1-5. First Part. C. M. Man frail, and God eternal. 197 Psalm 90:3. 8 11 9 10 12. 2d Part. C. M. Infirmities and mortality the effect of sin; or, Life, old age, and preparation for death. 198 Psalm 90:4. 13 &c. Third Part. C. M. Breathing after heaven. 199 Psalm 90:5. 5 10 12. S. M. The frailty and shortness of life. 200 Psalm 91:1. 1-7. First Part. Safety in public diseases and dangers. 201 Psalm 91:2. 1-16. Second Part. Protection from death, guard of angels, victory and deliverance. 202 Psalm 92:1. First Part. A psalm for the Lord's day. 203 Psalm 92:2. 12 &c. Second Part. The church is the garden of God. 204 Psalm 93:1. 1st Metre. As 100th Psalm. The eternal and sovereign God. 205 Psalm 93:2. 2d M. As the old 50th Psalm. The same. 206 Psalm 93:3. 3d M. As the old 122d Psalm. The same. 207 Psalm 94:1. 1 2 7-14. First Part. Saints chastised, and sinners destroyed; or, Instructive afflictions. 208 Psalm 94:2. 16-23. Second Part. God our support and comfort; or, Deliverance from temptation and persecution. 209 Psalm 95:1. C. M. A psalm before prayer. 210 Psalm 95:2. S. M. A psalm before sermon. 211 Psalm 95:3. 1 2 3 6-11. L. M. Canaan lost through unbelief; or, A warning to delaying sinners. 212 Psalm 96:1. 1-10. &c. C. M. Christ's first and second coming. 213 Psalm 96:2. As the 113th Psalm. The God of the Gentiles. 214 Psalm 97:1. 1-5. First Part. Christ reigning in heaven, and coming to judgment. 215 Psalm 97:2. 6-9. Second Part. Christ's incarnation. 216 Psalm 97:3. Third Part. Grace and glory. 217 1 Th' Almighty reigns exalted high O'er all the earth, o'er all the sky, Tho' clouds and darkness veil his feet, His dwelling is the mercy-seat. 218 Psalm 97:4. 1 3 5-7 11. C. M. Christ's incarnation, and the last judgment. 219 Psalm 98:1. First Part. Praise for the gospel. 220 Psalm 98:2. Second Part. The Messiah's coming and kingdom. 221 Psalm 99:1. First Part. Christ's kingdom and majesty. 222 Psalm 99:2. Second Part. A holy God worshipped with reverence. 223 Psalm 100:1. 1st M. A plain translation. Praise to our Creator. 224 3 Enter his gates with songs of joy, With praises to his courts repair, And make it your divine employ To pay your thanks and honours there. 225 Psalm 100:2. 2d M. A Paraphrase. 226 Psalm 101:1. L. M. The Magistrate's psalm. 227 Psalm 101:2. C. M. A psalm for a master of a family. 228 Psalm 102:1. 1-13 20 21. First Part. A prayer of the afflicted. 229 Psalm 102:2. 13-21. Second Part. Prayer heard and Zion restored. 230 Psalm 102:3. 25-28. Third Part. Man's mortality and Christ's eternity; or, Saints die, but Christ and the church live. 231 Psalm 103:1. 1-7. First Part. L. M. Blessing God for his goodness to soul and body. 232 Psalm 103:2. 8-18. Second Part. L. M. God's gentle chastisement; or, His tender mercy to his people. 233 Psalm 103:3. 1-7. First Part, S. M. Praise for spiritual and temporal mercies. 234 Psalm 103:4. 8-18. Second Part. S. M. Abounding compassion of God; or, Mercy in the midst of judgment. 235 Psalm 103:5. 19-22. Third Part. S. M. God's universal dominion; or, Angels praise the Lord. 236 Psalm 104. The glory of God in creation and providence. 237 Psalm 105. Abridged. God's conduct of Israel, and the plagues of Egypt. 238 Psalm 106:1. 1-5. First Part. Praise to God; or, Communion with saints. 239 Psalm 106:2. 7 8 12-14 43-48. 2d Part. Israel punished and pardoned; or, God's unchangeable love. 240 Psalm 107:1. First Part. Israel led to Canaan, and Christians to Heaven. 241 Psalm 107:2. Second Part. Correction for sin, and release by prayer. 242 Psalm 107:3. Third Part. Intemperance punished and pardoned; or, A psalm for the glutton and the drunkard. 243 Psalm 107:4. Fourth Part. L. M. Deliverance from storms, and shipwreck; or, The Seaman's song. 244 Psalm 107:5. Fourth Part. C. M. The Mariner's psalm. 245 Psalm 107:6. Last Part. Colonies planted; or, Nations blest and punished. 246 Psalm 109. 1-5 31. Love to enemies, from the example of Christ. 247 Psalm 110:1. First Part. Christ exalted, and multitudes converted; or, The success of the gospel. 248 Psalm 110:2. Second Part. The kingdom and priesthood of Christ. 249 Psalm 110:3. C. M. Christ's kingdom and priesthood. 250 Psalm 111:1. First Part. The wisdom of God in his works. 251 Psalm 111:2. Second Part. The perfections of God. 252 Psalm 112:1. As the 113th Psalm. The blessings of the liberal man. 253 Psalm 112:2. L. M. The blessings of the pious and charitable. 254 Psalm 112:3. C. M, Liberality rewarded. 255 Psalm 113:1. Proper Time. The majesty and condescension of God. 256 Psalm 113:2. L. M. God sovereign and gracious. 257 Psalm 114. Miracles attending Israel's journey. 258 Psalm 115:1. First Metre. The true God our refuge; or, Idolatry reproved. 259 Psalm 115:2. Second Metre. As the new tune of the 50th Psalm. Popish idolatry reproved. 260 Psalm 116:1. First Part. Recovery from sickness. 261 Psalm 116:2. 12 &c. Second Part. Vows made in trouble paid in the church; or, Public thanks for private deliverance. 262 Psalm 117:1. C. M. Praise to God from all nations. 263 Psalm 117:2. L. M. 264 Psalm 117:3. S. M. 265 Psalm 118:1. 6-15. First Part. Deliverance from a tumult. 266 Psalm 118:2. 17-21. Second Part. Public praise for deliverance from death. 267 Psalm 118:3. 22 23. Third Part. Christ the foundation of his church. 268 Psalm 118:4. 24 25 26. Fourth Part. Hosanna; the Lord's day; or, Christ's resurrection and our salvation. 269 Psalm 118:5. 22-27. S. M. An hosanna for the Lord's day; or, A new song of salvation by Christ. 270 Psalm 118:6. 22-27. L. M. An hosanna for the Lord's day; or, A new song of salvation by Christ. 271 Psalm 119. I have collected and disposed the most useful verses of this psalm under eighteen different heads, and formed a divine song upon each of them. But the verses are much transposed to attain some degree of connection. 272 Psalm 119:01. First Part. The blessedness of saints, and misery of sinners. 273 Psalm 119:02. Second Part. Secret devotion and spiritual mindedness; or, Constant converse with God. 274 Psalm 119:03. Third Part. Profession: of sincerity, repentance, and obedience. 275 Psalm 119:04. Fourth Part. Instruction from scripture. 276 Psalm 119:05. Fifth Part. Delight in scripture; or, The word of God dwelling in us. 277 Psalm 119:06. Sixth Part. Holiness and comfort from the word. 278 Psalm 119:07. Seventh Part. Imperfection of nature, and perfection of scripture. 279 Psalm 119:08. Eighth Part. The word of God is the saint's portion; or, The excellency and variety of scripture. 280 Psalm 119:09. Ninth Part. Desire of knowledge; or, The teachings of the Spirit with the word. 281 Psalm 119:10. Tenth Part. Pleading the promises. 282 Psalm 119:11. Eleventh Part. Breathing after holiness. 283 Psalm 119:12. Twelfth Part. Breathing after comfort and deliverance. 284 Psalm 119:13. Thirteenth Part. Holy fear, and tenderness of conscience. 285 Psalm 119:14. Fourteenth Part. Benefit of afflictions, and support under them. 286 Psalm 119:15. Fifteenth Part. Holy resolutions. 287 Psalm 119:16. Sixteenth Part. Prayer for quickening grace. 288 Psalm 119:17. Seventeenth Part. Courage and perseverance under persecution; or, Grace shining in difficulties and trials. 289 Psalm 119:18. Last Part. Sanctified afflictions; or, Delight in the word of God. 290 Psalm 120. Complaint of quarrelsome neighbours; or, A devout wish for peace. 291 Psalm 121:1. L. M. Divine protection. 292 Psalm 121:2. C. M. Preservation by day and night. 293 Psalm 121:3. As the 148th Psalm. God our preserver. 294 Psalm 122:1. Going to church. 1 How did my heart rejoice to hear My friends devoutly say, |In Zion let us all appear, |And keep the solemn day!| 295 Psalm 122:2. Proper Tune. Going to church. 296 Psalm 123. Pleading with submission. 297 Psalm 124. A song for the fifth of November. 298 Psalm 125:1. C. M. The saint's trial and safely. 299 Psalm 125:2. S. M. The saints' trial and safety; or, Moderated afflictions. 300 Psalm 126:1. L. M. Surprising deliverance. 301 Psalm 126:2. C. M. The joy of a remarkable conversion; or, Melancholy removed. 302 Psalm 127:1. L. M. The blessing of God on the business and comforts of life. 303 Psalm 127:2. C. M. God all in all. 304 Psalm 128. Family blessings. 305 Psalm 129. Persecutors punished. 306 Psalm 130:1. C. M. Pardoning grace. 307 Psalm 130:2. L. M. Pardoning grace. 308 Psalm 131. Humility and submission. 309 Psalm 132:1. 5 13-18. L. M. At the settlement of a church; or, The ordination of a Minister. 310 Psalm 132:2. 4 5 7 8 15-17. C. M. A church established. 311 Psalm 133:1. C. M. Brotherly love. 312 Psalm 133:2. S. M. Communion of saints; or, Love and worship in a family. 313 Psalm 133:3. As the 122nd Psalm. The blessings of friendship. 314 Psalm 134. Daily and nightly devotion. 315 Psalm 135:1. 1-4 14 19 21. First Part. L. M. The church is God's house and care. 316 Psalm 135:2. 5-12. Second Part. L. M. The works of creation, providence, redemption of Israel, and destruction of enemies. 317 Psalm 135:3. C. M. Praise due to God, not to idols. 318 Psalm 136:1. C. M. God's wonders of creation, providence, redemption of Israel, and salvation of his people. 319 Psalm 136:2. As the 148th Psalm. God's wonders of creation, providence, redemption of Israel, and salvation of his people. 320 Psalm 136:3. Abridged. L. M. God's wonders of creation, providence, redemption and salvation. 321 Psalm 138. Restoring and preserving grace. 322 Psalm 139:1. First Part. L. M. The all-seeing God. 323 Psalm 139:2. Second Part. L. M. The wonderful formation of man. 324 Psalm 139:3. Third Part. L. M. Sincerity professed, and grace tried; or, The heart- searching of God. 325 Psalm 139:4. First Part. C. M. God is every where. 326 Psalm 139:5. Second Part. C. M. The wisdom of God in the formation of man. 327 Psalm 139:6. 14 17 18. Third Part. C. M. The mercies of God innumerable. 328 Psalm 141. 2-5. Watchfulness, and brotherly reproof. 329 Psalm 142. God is the hope of the helpless. 330 Psalm 143. Complaint of heavy afflictions in mind and body. 331 Psalm 144:1. 1 2. First Part. Assistance and victory in the spiritual warfare. 332 Psalm 144:2. 3 4 5 6. Second Part. The vanity of man, and condescension of God. 333 Psalm 144:3. 12-15. Third Part. Grace above riches; or, The happy nation. 334 Psalm 145:1. L. M. The greatness of God. 335 Psalm 145:2. 1-7 11-13. First Part. The greatness of God. 336 Psalm 145:3. 7 &c. Second Part. The goodness of God. 337 Psalm 145:4. 14 17 &c. Third Part. Mercy to sufferers; or, God hearing prayer. 338 Psalm 146:1. L. M. Praise to God for his goodness and truth. 339 Psalm 146:2. As the 113th Psalm. Praise to God for his goodness and truth. 340 Psalm 147:1. First Part. The divine nature, providence and grace. 341 Psalm 147:2. Second Part. Summer and winter. 342 Psalm 147:3. 7-9 13-18. C. M. The seasons of the year. 343 Psalm 148:1. P. M. Praise to God from all creatures. 344 Psalm 148:2. Paraphrased. L. M. Universal praise to God. 345 Psalm 148:3. S. M. Universal praise. 346 Psalm 149. Praise God, all his saints; or, The saints judging the world. 347 Psalm 150. 1 2 6. 348 Long Metre. 349 Common Metre. 350 Common Metre. 351 Short Metre. 352 As the 113th Psalm. 353 As the 148th Psalm.