Thomas Hartwell Horne

A Manual of Parochial Psalmody Thomas Hartwell Horne

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1829 Excerpt: ... grateful tribute pay. Psalm 118. Part I. oia version. (C. M.j A Psalm of triumph, celebrating the glorious victory of Messiah, to which it is expressly applied in Matt. xxi. 42. Mark xii. 10. Luke xx. 17. and Acts iv. 11. 1 I Will give thanks to Thee, 0 Lord, And ever will praise Thee; Who hast me heard, and art become A Saviour unto me. 2 The stone, which formerly among The builders was refus'd, Is now become the corner-stone, And chiefly to be us'd, 3 This was the mighty work of God, It was the Lord's own fact; And it is wondrous to behold--That great and noble act. 4 This is the joyful day indeed, Which God himself hath wrought; Let us be glad and joy therein, In heart, in mind, and thought. Part 2. (& M. D.) 1 O Praise the Lord, for He is good, His mercies ne'er decay:" That His kind favours ever last, Let His redeemed say. Their sense of His eternal love Let all His saints express; And that it never fails, let all That fear the Lord confess. 2 For better 'tis to trust in God, And have the Lord our friend, Than on the greatest human power For safety to depend. He by His own resistless arm Hath endless honours won; The saving. strength «f His right hand Amazing works hath done. 3 This is the joyful day, O God! Which Thou thyself hast made 0 may we all give thanks and sing Thy love to man display'd! Let all give thanks to God the Lord, Who still does gracious prove And let the tribute of our praise Be endless as His love. Psalm 118. Part 3. (cm.) 1 This day is God's; let all the land Exalt their cheerful voice; Lord, we beseech Thee, save us now, And make us still rejoice. 2 Him that approaches in God's name Let all th' assembly bless; 1 We that belong to God's own house Have wished you good success.' 3 Thou art my Lord, O God, and still I'...