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By morning light I'll seek his face, At noon repeat my cry, The night shall hear me ask his grace, Nor will he long deny.

God shall preserve my soul from fear, Or shield me when afraid; Ten thousand angels must appear If he command their aid.

I cast my burdens on the Lord, The Lord sustains them all; My courage rests upon his word That saints shall never fall.

My highest hopes shall not be vain, My lips shall spread his praise; While cruel and deceitful men Scarce live out half their days.

Psalm 55:2. 15-17 19 22. S. M. Dangerous prosperity; or, Daily devotions encouraged.

Let sinners take their course, And choose the road to death; But in the worship of my God I'll spend my daily breath.

My thoughts address his throne When morning brings the light; I seek his blessing every noon, And pay my vows at night.

Thou wilt regard my cries, O my eternal God, While sinners perish in surprise Beneath thine angry rod.

Because they dwell at ease, And no sad changes feel, They neither fear nor trust thy Name, Nor learn to do thy will.

But I with all my cares Will call upon the Lord, I'll cast my burdens on his arm, And rest upon his word,

His arm shall well sustain The children of his love; The ground on which their safety stands No earthly power can move.

Psalm 56. Deliverance from oppression and falsehood; or, God's care of his people, in answer to faith and prayer.

Thou, whose justice reigns on high, And makes th' oppressor cease, Behold how envious sinners try To vex and break my peace!

The Sons of violence and lies Join to devour me, Lord; But as my hourly dangers rise, My refuge is thy word.

In God most holy, just, and true, I have repos'd my trust; Nor will I fear what flesh can do, The offspring of the dust.

They wrest my words to mischief still, Charge me with unknown faults; Mischief doth all their councils fill, And malice all their thoughts.

Shall they escape without thy frown? Must their devices stand? O cast the haughty sinner down, And let him know thy hand!