be a committee to select from the different collections now published, Hymns on a variety of subjects, to constitute the second Book of Hymns, to be added to those now in use in all future editions of our Psalm and Hymn Book, and that said committee report such selection to the next General Synod for their approbation. SESSION, JUNE 1831. The committee appointed by the last General Synod, reported a selection of Hymns. Whereupon the following resolutions were adopted. 1. Resolved, That the said additional hymns reported by the Committee appointed by the General Synod in 1830, be accepted, ordered to be published as a second book of Hymns, and authorized to be used by the churches in the same manner as the Psalms and Hymns now in use. 2. Resolved, That all future editions of the Psalm Book shall contain the Additional Hymns, together with the Canons of the church, as soon as the Board of Direction of the corporation shall be able to make the necessary arrangements with the Publisher. 3. Resolved, That a separate edition of the Additional Hymns be published. 4. Resolved, That the Board of Direction of the Corporation be directed to take out separate Copy-Rights for each of the books, and authorize their publication; and that they superintend the publication of the first edition of each book. ADVERTISEMENT. The Subscriber has purchased from "The General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the United States," the exclusive right for ten years, to publish "The Psalms and Hymns, with the Catechism, Confession of Faith, and Liturgy of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America, selected at the request of the General Synod, by John H. Livingston, D.D. S.T.P.: to which are added, the Additional Hymns, and the Canons of the Synod of Dordrecht, with a new and copious index," which will be furnished to Ministers, Booksellers, and others, on liberal terms. WILLIAM A. MERCEIN. 1 PSALM 1. S. M. The way and end of the righteous and the wicked. Who shuns the sinner's ways, Amidst their councils never stands, 3 He like a tree shall thrive, They no such blessings find; How will they bear to stand Where all the saints at Christ's right hand 6 He knows, and he approves But sinners and their works shall meet 1 PSALM 2. First Part. L. M. WHY HY did the heathen madly rage, 66 2 Come, let us break his bands, " they say, "We'll ne'er be govern'd by his laws :" And thus they cast his yoke away, And nail'd Messiah to the cross. 3 But God the Father, from his throne, Laughs at their pride, their rage controuls; He'll vex their hearts with pains unknown, And speak in thunder to their souls. I'll vindicate the King I made, "On Zion's everlasting hill; "My hand shall bring him from the dead, “And he shall reign, Messiah still.” PSALM 2. Second Part. L. M. The Son invested with the mediatorial Kirgdom. 1 H' eternal Son with pow'r array'd, 1TDeclares th unchangeable decree: 2 66 For sin thou'st offer'd up thy soul, "And thou'st a right to intercede; Thy life shall last while ages roll, "And thou shalt see a num'rous seed. 3 "Ask then, my Son, and I will give "The heathen for thy vast domain; "The utmost ends of earth receive, "And boundless be thy blessed reign. 4 "But nations that resist thy grace, "Shall fall beneath thine iron stroke ; "Thy rod shall crush thy foes with ease, "As potters' earthen work is broke.” 1 PSALM 2. Third Part. L. M. No those who sit on earthly thrones; "Rejoice with trembling at his word, "And at his feet submit your crowns. 2" With faith and love address the Son, "Lest he grow angry, and ye die; "His wrath will burn to worlds unknown, "If ye provoke his jealousy. 66 3 His frowns shall drive you quick to hell, "For he is God, and ye but dust; "Happy the souls that know him well, LORD, how many are my foes, My peace they daily discompose, Not death should make my heart afraid, Tho' I should wake and rise no more. 4 But God sustain'd me all the night: Salvation doth to God belong : 1 He rais'd my head to see the light, PSALM 3. Second Part. C. M. MY God, the tempter would persuade, There's no relief in heav'n; And all my swelling sins appear 2 But thou, my righteousness and strength, 3 I cry'd, and from his holy hill 4 He shed soft slumbers on mine cyes, I 'woke, and wonder'd at the grace 5 What tho' the hosts of death and hell my 6 Arise, O Lord, fulfil thy grace, While I thy glory sing: soul; For Christ hath broke the serpent's teeth, 7 Salvation to the Lord belongs, PSALM 4. First Part. L. M. 1GOD of grace and righteousness, He hears the cry of penitents, For the dear sake of Christ that died. 4 When our obedient hands have done A thousand works of righteousness, We put our trust in Christ alone, And glory in his pard'ning grace. 5 Let the unthinking many say, "Who will bestow some earthly good?" But, Lord, thy light and love we pray; Our souls desire this heav'nly food. 6 Then shall my cheerful pow'rs rejoice At grace and favours so divine, Nor will I change my happy choice, For all their corn, and all their wine. PSALM 4. Second Part. C. M. 1 LI am forever thine; ORD, thou wilt hear me when I pray; I fear before thee all the day, Nor would I dare to sin. 2 And while I rest my weary head, 3 I pay this evening sacrifice; And when my work is done, 4 Thus, with my thoughts compos'd to peace, I'll give mine eyes to sleep; 1 Thy hand in safety keeps my days, PSALM 5. C. M. For the Lord's Day Morning. LORD, in the morning thou shalt hear To thee will I direct my prayer, 3 Thou art a God before whose sight |