Psalm 24:2.  L. M.
Saints dwell in heaven; or, Christ’s ascension.

1 This spacious earth is all the Lord’s, And men, and worms, and beasts, and birds:  He rais’d the building on the seas, And gave it for their dwelling-place.

2 But there’s a brighter world on high,
Thy palace, Lord, above the sky: 
Who shall ascend that blest abode,
And dwell so near his Maker God?

3 He that abhors and fears to sin, Whose heart is pure whose hands are clean, Him shall the Lord the Saviour bless, And clothe his soul with righteousness.

4 These are the men, the pious race
That seek the God of Jacob’s face;
These shall enjoy the blissful sight,
And dwell in everlasting light.

Pause.

5 Rejoice, ye shining worlds on high,
Behold the King of glory nigh! 
Who can this King of glory be? 
The mighty Lord, the Saviour’s he.

6 Ye heavenly gates, your leaves display To make the Lord the Saviour way:  Laden with spoils from earth and hell, The conqueror comes with God to dwell.

7 Rais’d from the dead he goes before,
He opens heaven’s eternal door,
To give his saints a blest abode
Near their Redeemer, and their God.

Psalm 25:1. 1-11.  First Part. 
Waiting for pardon and direction.

1 I Lift my soul to God,
My trust is in his name;
Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.

2 Sin and the powers of hell
Persuade me to despair;
Lord, make me know thy covenant well,
That I may ’scape the snare.

3 From the first dawning light
Till the dark evening rise,
For thy salvation, Lord, I wait
With ever-longing eyes.

4 Remember all thy grace,
And lead me in thy truth;
Forgive the sins of riper days,
And follies of my youth.

5 The Lord is just and kind,
The meek shall learn his ways;
And every humble sinner find
The methods of his grace.

6 For his own goodness’ sake
He saves my soul from shame;
He pardons (tho’ my guilt be great)
Thro’ my Redeemer’s name.

Psalm 25:2. 12 14 10 13.  Second Part. 
Divine instruction.

1 Where shall the man be found
That fears t’ offend his God,
That loves the gospel’s joyful sound,
And trembles at the rod?

2 The Lord shall make him know
The secrets of his heart,
The wonders of his covenant show,
And all his love impart.

3 The dealings of his hand
Are truth and mercy still
With such as to his covenant stand,
And love to do his will.

4 Their souls shall dwell at ease
Before their Maker’s face,
Their seed shall taste the promises,
In their extensive grace.

Psalm 25:3. 15-22.  Third Part. 
Distress of soul; or, Backsliding and desertion.

1 Mine eyes and my desire
Are ever to the Lord;
I love to plead his promises,
And rest upon his word.