❀ The whole book of Psalms, collected into English Meter by Thomas Sternhold, I. Hopkins and others: conferred with the Hebrew, with apt Notes to sing them withal. Faithfully perused and allowed according to the queens majesties Injunctions.  
¶ Very meet to be used of all sorts of people privately for their solace & comfort: laying apart all ungodly songs and Ballads, which read only to the nourishing of vice & corrupting of youth.  JAMES. V ☜ If any be afflicted let him pray, and if any be merry, let him sing Psalms. COLLOS. III. Let the word of God dwell in you in all wisdom, teaching, and exhorting one another in Psalms, Hymns and spiritual songs, and sing unto the Lord in your hearts. 
¶ Imprinted at London by john Day.  
¶ Cum gratia & privilegio, Regi● Maiestatis per septennium. Anno 1565.   

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❀ A Treatise made by Athanasius the great, wherein is set forth, how, and in what manner ye may v●e the Psalms according to the effect of the mind, of gladness, or sorrow accordingly, which Psalms ye shall use for prayer, which for thanks giving, which for rehearsal of gods wonderful acts to the praise of his name. Also ye may see in them how God hath helped his chosen people from time to time, and never forsaken them.  
THe whole Scripture universally, is as it were a divine masters, teaching both virtue & true faith: but the book of Psalms hath over and besides that in a manner an express Image of the state and condition of souls. For as he which goeth to a king, composeth first his behaviour, and setteth in order his words, lest he should be counted rustical & rude: so this divine book, first by choice of all motions, where with the soul is affected, warneth, then frameth and instructeth by divers forms of speaking, all such as covet virtue, & desire to know the life of the Saviour. It is easy therefore for every man to find out in the Psalms, the motion and state of his own soul, and by that means, his own figure and proper erudition. Moreover, with what words he may please God, and with what words he may correct himself, and give God thanks, lest if he speak that thing which is not lawful, he fall into impiety. For not alone of deeds, but also of every word must we give account before the judge. Wherefore if thou wilt pronounce any man happy and blessed: thou hast how and wherefore, and whom thou mayst call happy in the Psalms, as you may see in the first Psalm, 32. Psalm. 41. Psalm, 112. Psalm. 119. Psalm, and the. 128. Psalm.  
If thou wilt complain of the laying await of the jews against the Saviour, say the second Psalm.  
If thine acquaintance persecute thee, and many rise against thee, thou hast the third Psalm.  
If thou being troubled on this sort, hast called upon the Lord, and because he hath heard thee, thou wouldst give him thanks: sing the .4. Psalm and the .115. Psalm.  
If thou perceivest wait to be laid for thee of evil willers, and desirest that thy prayer should be heard, sing the .5. Psalm.  
If thou feelest the threatenings of God, and thereby perceivest thyself to be dismayed, thou mayst say the .6. Psalm, and the .37. Psalm.  
If any consult or conspire against thee, as Achitophel against David, and some man tell in thee, sing the .7. Psalm.  
When thou considerest the grace of our Saviour every where spread abroad, & mankind restored unto health, then if thou wilt talk to the Lord, sing the .8. Psalm.  
If again thou wilt sing of the wondrous works of God, giving God thanks, thou hast the 8. Psalm, and the 81. Psalm.  
If thou wilt have thine enemy stopped and driven back, and nevertheless the creature to be saved, not trusting in thyself, but in god's son, say the, 9 Psalm.  
If any man will make thee afraid, thou with trust in the Lord shalt sing the .10. Psalm  
If thou seest the pride and malice of many to abound, so that nothing (which is good and godly) is regarded amongst men, fly thou unto the Lord, and say the .11. Psalm.  
If the lyings in wait of enemies continue still, do not forget thyself as though the lord set nought by thee, but call upon the Lord, singing the .26. Psalm.  
If thou hear any man blaspheming & speaking ill against god's providence: be not thou partaker of their wickedness, but flying unto God, say the .14. Psalm, and .53. Psalm.  
If thou wilt know what sort the life of a Citezin of the kingdom of heaven is, sing the 15. Psalm.  
If thou hast need of prayer for them which withstand thee and compass thy soul about sing the .17. psalm, and 86. 89. and 142. Psalm.  
If thou wilt know how Moses prayed, thou hast the .96. Psalm.  
If thou art escaped from enemies, and delivered from them which persecute thee, sing the 18. Psalm.  
If thou marvelest at the order of things created, and the grace of the divine providence, sing the .19. 26. 27. Psalms.  
If thou seest any man troubled, comfort them, and praying for them, say the words of the 20. Psalm.  
If thou seest thyself kept of the Lord, and that thou prosperest, rejoice and sing thee, 23. psalm.  
If thine enemies rush upon thee, life up thy soul to God, and say the .25. Psalm, & thou shalt see them work wickedness in vain.  
If thine enemies persever and continue, and with bloody hands seek to seduce thee or kill thee, give not judgement unto man, for all human things are suspect. But requiring God to be judge, who is the only judge, say the 26. Psalm. and 35. 43. Psalm.  
If thine enemies cruelly curse thee, and multiply as it were an host with despite: fear not no more than though thou were nothing in danger at all, and sing the 46. Psalm.  
If again they be impudent, which lie in wait, set thou nothing by them, but sing unto the Lord that which is in the .47. Psalm.  
If thou wilt know how thou ought to go unto the lord, when thou wilt give him thanks, plainly thou shalt understand and see in the 48. Psalm.  
Furthermore, when thou renewest thy house and soul, which receiveth the Lord, and the sensible house in which thou bodily dwellest: give thanks and say the 49. and 127. psalm.  
If thou see thy kinsmen and friends hate thee for the truth, leave not of thy love, neither fear such adversaries, but think what is to come, and sing the 31. psalm.  
If thou seest them that be christened, delivered from the corruptible birth, marveling at the divine bounteousness, sing the .31. psalm.  
If thou wilt sing with the just men, & remembering them which live a right, sing the 33. ps.  
If thou hast fallen amongst enemies, and wisely escaped them, and fled from their snares, and therefore wilt give thanks, call together the meek, & sing with them the .34. psal  
If thou see the wicked strive to do mischief, think not that sin is naturally in them, as certain heretics held an opinion, but say the 36. psalm.  
If thou see the evil work unrighteousness, and bear themselves lofty against the lower sort, and desirest to warn some thereof, say the 37. psalm.  
If thou haste determined to take heed unto thyself, and seest the adversary lying in wait, who is most earnest against such, and wouldst arm thyself against him, sing the 39 psalm.  
If thou seest many poor men and beggars, and wouldst pity them, thou mayest both try them which are now pitied already, and exhort other to do the same, saying the 41. psalm.  
If thou hast a desire toward God, and hearest the enemies upbraiding, let it not dismay thee, but understanding the immortal fruit, which springeth of this desire, comfort thy soul with hope toward God, and with this relieve, and mitigate the griefs of life, saying psalm .42.  
If thou wilt often call to remembrance the benefits of God which he showed to the fathers, both in the going out of egypt, and in the wilderness, and how God was good to them, but they were unthankful: thou hast the 44. psalm, and the .79. 80. 102. 106. 107. 114. psalms.  
If flying unto God thou haste escaped such things as were spoken against thee, and wouldst give thanks unto God, and declare his liberality and goodness towards thee, thou hast the 46. psalm.  
If thou hast sinned, and being turned. fallest to repentance, and wouldst obtain mercy, thou hast the words of confession in the 51. psalm.  
If thou hast suffered a false accusation before an evil king, and seest the enemy to boast: go aside and say the .52. psalm  
If any persecute thee and quarrel, willing to betray thee, like as the Phariseis did Christ, and strangers David, abash not thyself, but with trust in the Lord, sing the 54. psalm, & the .56. psalm.  
If persecution chance, and the persecutor unwares enter into the cave where thou art hid, fear not, for thou hast in this straight profitable words, both for comfort and forremembraunce of these things, in the 57 psalm, and a 142.  
If he that lieth in wait of thee, have commanded to watch and beset thy house, & thou hast escaped, give thanks unto god, and in the tables of thy soul, grave the thing, and say the 59 psalm.  
If the enemies which trouble thee, upbraid thee, and with many words backbite thee which seem to be friends, and in the exercise of this thy cross thou art somewhat weak: thou mayest call upon the same also saying the 4. psalm.  
Against hypocrites and such as brag to a man's face, say to convert them withal, the 58. psalm.  
If they sharply rush upon thee and would catch thy soul, set against them thy subjection to Godward, and be of good comfort, for the fiercer they are, the more shall they be subject unto God, say thou the 62. psalm.  
If to avoid persecution thou flee into the desert, fear not as though thou were there alone and desolate: but having God, and in the dawning of the day rising to him, sing the 63. psalm.  
If the enemies make thee afraid and cease not to sow deceits, and search always against thee: although they be never so many, cease not for all that, for their nets shall be like shafts of little children, if thou sing the 64. 68 70. 71. psalms.  
If thou wilt sing of god and his praise, thou hast the 65. psalm.  
If thou wilt instruct any man in the mystery of the resurrection, thou haste the .80. psalm.  
If thou ask mercy of God, sing the 67. psalm.  
If thou seest the wicked prosper in peace, be not so offended that thou be moved, but say the .73. psalm.  
If god be angry with his people, thou hast words wherewith thou mayst comfort thee in the same, in the 74. psalm.  
If thou thinkest expedient to confess thee, sing the 71. 75. 92. 105. 106. 108. 111. 118. 136. and 138. psalms.  
If thou wilt rebuke a Gentile and an heretic, namely such a one as knoweth not God, thou mayst with intelligence sing and say that which is in the 86. psalm.  
If thenemies have taken thy refuges, and thou art in great distress, although thou art troubled, yet despair not, but pray, and if when thou criest thou art heard, give thanks unto God, saying that which is in the .77. psalm.  
If the enemies hold on and continue breaking in, and defiling the house of god, and killing the saints, and casting their bodies to the fowls of the air, fear not their cruelty, but suffering with them that suffer affliction, say the .79. psalm.  
If thou wilt sing to the Lord in solemnity, call together the servants of God, & sing the. 81. and the 95. psalm.  
If the enemies be gathered together everywhere, and threaten the house of the Lord, conspiring against godliness, let not the multitude and power of them dismay thee, thou hast as it were an author of hope, the words which are in the .83. psalm.  
If thou see the house of god and his everlasting tabernacles, and hast a mind or affection toward them, as had the Apostle, say the 84. psalm.  
If rancour be stinted and captivity released, thou hast to give god thanks withal, the 85 psalm, and a 116.  
If thou wilt know discord of the catholic church against divisions, and wouldst convert them, thou mayst say that which is in the .87. Psalm.  
If thou wilt move thyself and other to true religion, and persuade that the hope in God maketh not the soul ashamed, but rather put away all fear, praise God, saying the .91. Psal.  
If thou wilt sing upon the Sabbath, thou hast the .92. Psalm.  
If thou wilt give thanks upon the Sunday, thou hast in the .13. Psalm.  
If thou wilt give thanks in the second Saboth, sing the .95. Psalm.  
If thou wilt sing upon the day of preparation, thou hast a form of praise in the .93. Psal. and therefore a song of rejoicing aught to be song unto god himself.  
If there have been imprisonment, and the house wasted & builded again, sing that which is in the, 96. Psalm.  
If the land have been vexed of the enemies, and whiles the Lord ruleth and reigneth, it be at quiet, thou hast to sing the .97. Psalm.  
If thou wilt sing upon the fourth Saboth, thou hast the .94. psalm, for than he being betrayed, began to revenge death, and to triumph over the same.  
Therefore when thou readest the gospel, and seest the jews consulting against the Lord, and the Lord himself standing boldly on our side against the devil: sing that which is in the. 94. Psalm, as is next before said.  
If thou markest the providence of the Lord in all things, and the Lord of the same, and wouldst instruct any with the faith and obedience thereof, when thou hast persuaded them first to acknowledge, sing the .100. Psalm.  
If thou knowest power in him to judge, and that god judgeth mingling judgement with mercy, and hast a desire to attain unto it, thou hast for this purpose words in the .101. psal.  
If because of the imbecility of our nature, thou art after the manner of a physician, irk & weary of the manifold mischiefs of this life, and wouldst comfort thyself: thou haste the 102. Psalm.  
Forasmuch as it is meet and convenient always and in all things to give GOD thanks, when thou wilt praise him, thou hast wherewith to exhort thy soul, the 103. Psalm.  
If thou wilt praise god, and know how to praise him for any thing, and what words he that prayieth aught to use, thou hast .113. 127. 146. 133. 147. 148. 149. 150. Psalms.  
If thou hast faith, as the Lord hath said, and believest in those things which thou speakest when thou prayest, say the .96. Psalm.  
If thou be captivated with strange cogitations, and hast perceived thyself to be led out of the way, and art sorry therefore, cease from henceforth, and staying where thou perceivest thyself to sin, sit and mourn also as the people did, saying the .137. Psalm.  
If thou suppose temptations to be for thy trial, give thanks after the temptation unto God, saying the .139. Psalm.  
If thou art again caught of thine enemies, and wouldst be delivered, say the 140. psal.  
If thou wilt make thy prayers, say the .5. Psalm, and the .141. 142. 143. 144. Psalms.  
If an enemy and tyrant be risen up against the people, fear thou no more than David did Goliath, but with David believe and sing the 144. Psalm.  
If thou call to remembrance the goodness of God toward thee and all men, and wouldst praise God, say the .85. Psalm.  
If thou wilt sing unto the lord, thou hast to say in the 96. Psalm, & in the 98. Psalm.  
If thou (being but a mean man) peradventure art set before thy brethren in some thing, puff not up thyself in pride against them, but give the praise to god, and sing the 152. or the 151. psalms.  
If thou wilt sing obedieuce, thou hast the 105. and the 106. 107. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 134. 145. 147. 148. 149. 150. psalms.  
If thou wilt sing particularly of the saviour, thou hast of him in every psalm: but specially in the .25. and the .110. Psalm  
Such psalms as show his lawful generation of the father, and his presence, is the .11. Psalm.  
Such as preach of the divine cross, and how much lying in wait he received for us. and how great things he suffered, are the .2. psalm, and the .119. psalm.  
Such as signify the lyings in wait of the jews, and the malice, and judas Iscariothes betrayings, are the .21. psalm, and the .50. 72. psalms.  
Such as declare his kingdom, and power to judge, and his presence in the flesh, is the 16. psalm.  
For declaration of his glorious resurrection in the flesh, read the .24. & the .47. psalms.  
For his ascension into heaven, read the .93. psalm .96. and the .98. the .99. psalms.  
Which if thou read, thou mayst espy what benefits the Lord bestowed upon us by his passion.  
To him be glory for ever.  

❧ The use of the rest of the psalms not comprehended in the former Table of Athanasius.  
IF thou wouldst praise God, because he hath given us a good prince, which will and doth punish the enemies of Christ's religion, use the 21. Psalm.  
If thou be persecuted without a cause, if thou wouldst have no affinity with vice, nor with the vicious, use the .26. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst not be wicked, if not accounted as a malefactor: but wouldst have them punished, and thyself and such other godly men defended from their tyranny, use the .28. Psalm.  
If thou seest the nobility, the council, the magistrates, and princes not given to religion, nor to the praising of God, use the .29. Psalm.  
If thou desirest to be just and virtuous, use the .33. Psalm.  
If thou be afflicted with any sickness, and wouldst feign live and see good days and Christ's glory to be increased, use the .39. Psalm.  
If thou be banished for religion, and art almost in despair of returning to the country, use the .42. Psalm.  
If thou perceive thyself forsaken of God, and therefore persecuted for religion and virtues sake, use the .44. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst complain of Doeg, of a wicked man, and wouldst have him to be rooted out, and thyself to have prosperity, use the .52. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst be delivered from thine enemies which persecute thee unto death, use the .54. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst have the help of God against such as persecute thee without a cause, use the .59. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst prepare thyself to fight against the Idumeans, or such like enemies of Christ, use the .60. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst have Christ to come conquer and beat down the Syrians, Idumeans, Aimnonites, Papists, Antichristians, Nullifidians, Neutralles, and ungracious Pelagians, use the .68. Psalm.  
If thou be persuaded that Christ will come and punish offenders, aid the true worshippers, and pour out the dregs of wine, and the vengeance of his cup, on the ungodly, use the .75. Psalm.  
If thou neither wouldst have Idolatry, neither any licentious lusts rain in Christ's common wealth, thou must give God thanks, if thou be persuaded, he both will and can take them away, using the .81. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst gladly know Christ's Church, & how that Zion signifieth it, and how that the true religion shallbe delated and spread through the whole world, use the .87. psalm.  
If thou goest to fight against the Idumeans, or any of Christ's enemies, whether they offend in manners, or in doctrine, and wouldst desire God to give the victory, use the .108. psal.  
If thou wouldst live a godly life, if thou wouldst replenish thy mind with godly precepts, and thereby obt●ine immortality, and eternal felicity: Study diligently the .119. psalm.  
If thou be thrust into a college, or into a parish, town or country, whose inhabitors are wicked, crafty, & malicious pickequarels, wouldst be delivered from them, use the .120. psalm.  
If thou wouldst have the congregation of Christ to prosper, use the .122. psalm.  
If thou wouldst be delivered from contempt, infamy, and the derision of the wicked, use the .123. psalm.  
When thou art delivered out of prison, captivity, or any distress, in giving thanks to God, use the .124. psalm.  
To understand the safety that those are in, which are under the tuition of the Lord, jehova, and how that the wicked shallbe punished, consider the .125. psalm.  
If thou desirest to know the felicity that he hath which reverenceth God, and liveth godly, the tranquillity and peace of conscience which he enjoyeth in this life, and the unspeakable joy in the life to come, meditate diligently the .128. psalm.  
To understand how the good and godly are defended by the aid of the Lord, and the wicked perish, consider the .129. psalm.  
If thou wouldst not be arrogant and proud, use the .131. Psalm.  
If thou wouldst praise unity and concord among brethren, use the .133. psalm.  
To sing praises to God for his mercies, use the .134. Psalm.  
FINIS.    


Veni Creator.  
COme holy ghost eternal God, proceeding from above, both from the Father & the son, the God of peace & love. Visit our minds & into us, thy heavenly grace inspire: that in all truth and godliness, we may have true desire.  

Thou art the very comforter, in all woe and distress:  
The heavenly gift of God most high, which no tongue can express.  
The fountain and the lively spring, of joy celestial:  
The fire so bright, the love so clear, and unction spiritual.   

Thou in thy gifts art manifold, whereby Christ's church doth stand:  
In faithful hearts writing thy law, the finger of God's hand.  
According to thy promise made, thou givest speech of grace:  
That through thy help the praise of God, may stand in every place.   

O holy ghost into our wits, send down thy heavenly light:  
Kindle our hearts with fervent love, to serve God day and night.  
Strength and establish all our weakness, so feeble and so frail:  
That neither flesh, the world, nor devil, against us do prevail   

Put back our enemies far from us, and grant us to obtain:  
Peace in our hearts with god and man, without grudge or disdain.  
And grant (O lord) that thou being, our leader and our guide:  
We may eschew the snares of sin, and from thee never slide.   

To us such plenty of thy grace, good Lord grant we thee pray,  
That thou mayst be our comforter, at the last dreadful day.  
Of all strife and dissension, O Lord dissolve the bands:  
And make the knots of peace & love, throughout all christian lands.   

Grant us (O Lord) through thee to know, the father most of might:  
That of his dear beloved son, we may attain the sight.  
And that with perfect faith also, we may acknowledge thee:  
The spirit of them both always, one God in persons three.   

laud and praise be to the father, and to the Son equal:  
And to the holy spirit also, one God coeternal.  
And pray we that the only son, vouchsafe his spirit to send:  
To all that do profess his name, unto the worlds end. Amen.    

Venite exultemus. Psalm xcv.  
sing this as the Benedictus.  

O Come, and let us now rejoice, and sing unto the Lord:  
And to our only saviour, also with one accord.  
O let us come before his face, with inward reverence:  
Confessing all our former suns, and that with diligence.   

To thank him for his benefits, alway distributing,  
Wherefore to him right joyfully, in Psalms now let us sing.  
And that because that God alone, is Lord magnificent:  
And eke above all other gods, a king omnipotent.   

His people doth not he forsake, at any time or tide:  
And in his hand are all the coasts, of all the world so wide.  
And with his loving countenance, he looketh every where:  
And doth behold the tops of all, the mountains far & near.   

The sea and all that is therein, are his, for he them made:  
And eke his hand hath fashioned, the earth which doth not fade,  
O come therefore and worship him, and down before him fall:  
And let us weep before the Lord, the which hath made us al.   

He is our God, our Lord and king, and we his people are:  
His flock and sheep of his pasture, on whom he taketh care.  
This day if ye do hear his voice, yet hearden not your heart:  
As in the bitter murmuring, when ye were in desert.   

Which thing was of their negligence, committed in the time,  
Of trouble in the wilderness, a great and grievous crime.  
Where as your fathers tempted me, and tried every way:  
They proved me & saw my works, what I could do or say.   

These forty years I have been grieved, with this generation:  
And evermore I said they e●d, in their imagination.  
Wherewith their hearts were sore cumbered, long time and many days:  
Wherefore I know assuredly, they have not known my ways.   

To whom I in mine anger swore, that they should not be blessed:  
Nor see my joy celestial, nor enter in my rest.    

Gloria patri.  

All laud and praise be to the Lord, O that of might art most:  
To God the father and the Son, and to the holy Ghost.  
As it in the beginning was, for ever heretofore:  
And is now at this present time, and shallbe evermore.    

The song of Saint Ambrose, called Te deum.  
WE praise thee God, we knowledge thee, the only Lord to be, and as eternal father all the earth doth worship thee. To thee all angels cry, the heavens & all the powers therein: To thee Cherub & Seraphin, to cry they do not linne.  

O Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, of Saboth Lord the God:  
Through heaun & earth thy praise is spread, & glory all abroad.  
Thapostles glorious company, yield praises unto thee:  
The prophets good lie fellowship, praise thee continually.   

The noble and victorious host, of martyrs sound thy praise:  
The holy Church throughout the world doth knowledge thee always,  
Father of endless majesty, they do acknowledge thee:  
Thy Christ, thine honourable, true and only son to be.   

The holy Ghost the comforter, of glory thou art king,  
O Christ, and of the father art, the son everlasting.  
When sinful man's decay in hand, thou tookest to restore:  
To be enclosed in virgin's womb, thou didst not abhor.   

When thou hadst overcome of death, the sharp & cruel might,  
Thou heavens kingdom didst set ope, to each believing wight.  
In glory of the father thou, dost sit on God's right hand:  
We trust that thou shalt come our judge, our cause to understand.   

Lord help thy servants whom thou hast, bought with thy precious blood  
And in eternal glory set them with thy saints so good.  
O Lord do thou thy people save, bless thine inheritance,  
Lord govern them, and Lord do thou, for ever them advance.   

We magnify thee day by day, and world without end,  
Adore thy holy name (O Lord) vouchsafe us to defend  
From sin this day. Have mercy Lord, have mercy on us all:  
And on us (as we trust in thee) Lord let thy mercy fall.   

O Lord I have reposed all, my confidence in thee:  
Put to confounding shame therefore Lord let me never be.    

¶ The song of the three Children, praising God, provoking all creatures to do the same.  
O Alye works of god the Lord bless ye the Lord, praise him & magnify him for ever.  
verse 2 Oye the angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord,  
praise him and magnify him for ever.  
verse 3 3 O ye the starry heavens high, bless ye the Lord,  
praise him and magnify him for ever.  
verse 4 O ye waters above the sky, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 5 O ye the powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 6 O ye the shining sun & moon, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 7 O ye the glistering stars of heaven, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 8 O ye the showers & dropping dew, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 9 O ye the blowing winds of god, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 10 O ye the fire & warming heat, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 11 Ye winter and the summer tide, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 12 O ye the dews & binding frosts, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 13 O ye the frost and chilling cold, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 14 O ye congealed ise and snow, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 15 O ye the nights & lightsome days, bless ye the lord. etc.  
verse 16 O ye the darkness and the light, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 17 O ye the lightnings & the clouds bless ye the lord. etc.  
verse 18 O let the earth eke bless the Lord, bless yea the Lord. etc.  
verse 19 O ye the mountains & the hills, bless ye the lord. etc.  
verse 20 O all ye green things on the earth, bless ye the lord. etc.  
verse 21 O ye the ever springing wells, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 22 O ye the seas and ye the floods, bless ye the Lord etc.  
verse 23 Whales & all that in waters move, bless ye the lord etc.  
verse 24 O all ye flying fowls of thair, bless ye the Lord etc.  
verse 25 O all the beasts and cattle eke, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 26 O ye the children of mankind, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 27 Let Israel eke bless the Lord, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 28 O ye the priests of God the Lord, bless ye the lord. etc.  
verse 29 O ye the servants of the Lord, bless ye the Lord etc.  
verse 30 Ye spirits & souls of righteous men, bless ye the lord etc.  
verse 31 Ye holy and ye meek of heart, bless ye the Lord. etc.  
verse 32 O Ananias bless the Lord, bless thou the Lord,  
praise him and magnify him for ever.  
O Azarias bless the Lord, bless thou the Lord,  
praise him and magnify him for ever.  
And Misael bless thou the Lord, bless thou the Lord,  
praise him and magnify him for ever.   

¶ The song of Zacharias called Benedictus.  
THe only lord of Israel be praised evermore: for through his visitation, and mercy kept in store, His peoplenow he hath redemde, that long hath been in thrall, and spread abroad his saving health, upon his servants al.  

In David's house his servant true, according to his mind:  
And also his anointed king, as we in Scripture find.  
As by his holy prophets all, oft times he did declare:  
The which were since the world began, his way for to prepare   

That we might be delivered, from those that make debate:  
Our enemies and from the hands, of all that do us hate.  
The mercy which he promised, our fathers to fulfil:  
And think upon his covenant made, according to his will.   

And also to perform the oath, which he before had sworn:  
To Abraham our father dear, for us that were forlorn.  
That he would give himself for us, and us from bondage bring:  
Out of the hands of all our foes, to serve our heavenly king.   

And that without all manner fear, and eke in righteousness:  
And also for to lead our life, in steadfast holiness.  
And thou (O child) which now art borne, and of the Lord elect:  
Shalt be the prophet of the highest, his ways for to direct.   

For thou shalt go before his face, for to prepare his ways:  
And also for to teach his will and pleasure all thy days.  
To give them knowledge how that their, salvation is near:  
And that remission of their sins, is through his mercy mere.   

Whereby the day spring from an high, is come us for to visit:  
And those for to illuminate, which do in darkness sit.  
To lighten those that shadowed be, with death & eke oppressed:  
And also for to guide their feet, the way to peace and rest.    

The song of blessed Mary, called Magnificat.  
MY soul doth magnify the Lord, my spirit eke evermore, rejoiceth in the lord my god, which is my Saviour. And why? because he did regard, & gave respect unto, so base estate of his hadmaid, and let the mighty go.  

For now behold all nations, and generations all:  
From this time forth for evermore, shall me right blessed call.  
Because he hath me magnified, which is the Lord of might:  
Whose name be ever sanctified, and praised day and night.   

For with his mercy and his grace, all men he doth inflame:  
Throughout all generations, to such as fear his name.  
He showed strength with his great arm, & made the proud to start:  
With all imaginations, that they bore in their heart.   

He hath put down the mighty ones, from their supernal seat:  
And did exalt the meek in heart, as he hath thought it meet  
The hungry he replenished, with all things that were good:  
And through his power he made the rich, oft times to want their food.   

And calling to remembrance, his mercy every deal:  
Hath helped up assistantly, his servant Israel.  
According to his promise made, to Abraham before:  
And to his seed successively, to stand for evermore.    

The song of Simeon called Nunc dimittis.  
O Lord because my hearts desire, hath wished long to see, my only lord & saviour, thy son be ●ore I die, the joy & health of all mankind, desired long before, which now is come into the world, of mercy bringing store.  

Thou sufferest thy servant now, in peace for to departed:  
According to thy holy word, which lighteneth my heart.  
Because mine eyes which thou hast made, to give my body light:  
Have now behold thy saving health, which is the Lord of might   

Whom thou mercifully hast set, of thine abundant grace:  
In open sight and visible, before all people's face.  
The Gentiles to illuminate, and Satan overquel:  
And eke to be the glory of, thy people Israel.    

The Creed of Athanasius.  Norton. 
WHat man soever he be that, salvation will attain the catholic belief he must, before all things retain. Which faith unless he holy keep, and undefiledly, without all doubt eternally, he shall be sure to die.  

The catholic belief is this, that God we worship one:  
In Trinity and Trinity, in unity alone.  
So as we neither do confound, the persons of the three:  
Nor yet the substance whole of one, in sunder parted be.   

One person of the father is, another of the Son:  
An other person proper of, the holy ghost alone.  
Of father, Son, and holy Ghost, but one the Godhead is:  
Like glory coeternal eke, the majesty likewise.   

Such as the father is, such is the Son in each degree:  
And such also we do believe, the holy Ghost to be.  
Uncreate is the Father, and uncreate is the Son:  
The holy ghost uncreate: so uncreate is each one.   

Incomprehensible Father is, incomprehensible Son:  
And comprehensible also is, the holy Ghost of none.  
The Father is eternal, and the Son eternal so:  
And in like sort eternal is, the holy ghost also.   

And yet though we believe, that each of these eternals be:  
Yet there but one eternal is, and not eternals three.  
As ne incomprehensible we, ne yet uncreat three:  
But one incomprehensible one, uncreate hold to be.   

Almighty so the father is, the son almighty so:  
And in like sort almighty is, the holy Ghost also.  
And albeit that every one, of these almighty be:  
yet there but one almighty is, and not almighty's three.   

The father God is, God the Son, God holy Ghost also:  
yet are there not three Gods in all, but one God and no more.  
So like wise Lord the Father is, and Lord also the Son:  
And lord the holy ghost, yet are there not three lords but one.   

For as we are compelled to grant, by christian verity,  
Each of the persons by himself, both God and Lord to be:  
So catholic religion, forbiddeth us always:  
That either gods be three, or that there lords be three to say.   

Of none the father, is ne made, ne create, nor begot:  
The Son is of the Father, not create ne made, but got.  
The holy Ghost is of them both, the father and the Son:  
He made, ne create, nor begot, but doth proceed alone.   

So we one Father hold, not three, one Son also not three:  
One holy Ghost alone, and not three holy Ghosts to be.  
None in this Trinity before, nor after other is:  
Ne greater any than the rest, ne lesser be likewise.   

But every one among themselves, of all the persons three:  
Together coeternal all, and all coequal be.  
So unity in Trinity, as said it is before:  
And Trinity in unity, in all things we adore.   

Therefore what man soever that, salvation will attain:  
This faith touching the Trinity, of force he must retain.  
And needful to eternal life, it is that every wight.  
Of the incarnating of Christ, our Lord believe aright.   

For this the right faith is that we, believe and eke beknow:  
That Christ our lord the son of God, is God and man also.  
God of his father's substance got, before the world began:  
And of his mother's substance borne, in world a very man.   

Both perfect god, and perfect man, in one one jesus Christ:  
That doth of reasonable soul, and humane flesh subsist.  
Touching his godhead, equal with his father God is he:  
Touching his manhood lower than, his father in degree.   

Who though he be both very God, and very man also:  
yet is he but one Christ alone, and is not persons two.  
One, not by turning of godhead, into the flesh of man:  
But by taking manhood to God, this being one begins.   

All one, not by confounding of, the substance into one:  
But only by the unity, that is of one person.  
For as the reasonable soul, and flesh but one man is:  
So in one person God and man, is but one Christ likewise.   

Who suffered for to save us all, to hell he did descend:  
The third day rose again from death, to heaven he did ascend.  
He sits at the right hand of God, the almighty father there:  
From thence to judge the quick & dead, again he shall retire.   

At whose return all men shall rise, with bodies new restored:  
And of their own works they shall give account unto the lord.  
And they into eternal life shall go, that have done well:  
Who have done ill, shall go into eternal fire to dwell.   

This is the Catholic belief, who doth not faithfully  
Believe the same, without all doubt, he saved cannot be.  
To Father, Son, and holy ghost, all glory be therefore:  
As in beginning was, is now, and shallbe evermore.    

The Lamentation of a sinner.  Marckant. 
O Lord turn not away thy face, from him that lieth prostrate: Lamenting sore his sinful life before thy mercy gate. Which gate thou openest wide to those, that do lament their sin: shut not y gate against me lord, but let me enter in.  

And call me not to mine accounts, how I have lived here:  
For than I know right well (O Lord) how vile I shall appear.  
I need not to confess my life, I am sure thou canst tell:  
what I have been, and what I am, I know thou knowest it well.   

O Lord thou knowest what things be past, & eke the things that be,  
Thou knowest also what is to come, nothing is hid from thee.  
Before the heavens & earth were made, thou knowest what things were then,  
As all things else that have been since, among the sons of men.   

And can the things that I have done, be hidden from thee then?  
Nay, nay, thou knowest them all, O Lord, where they were done & when.  
Wherefore with tears I come to thee, to beg and to entreat:  
Even as the child that hath done evil, and feareth to be beat.   

So come I to thy mercy gate, where mercy doth abound:  
Requiring mercy for my sin, to heal my deadly wound,  
O Lord I need not to repeat, what I do beg or crave,  
Thou knowest, O Lord, before I ask, the thing that I would have.   

Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask, this is the total sum:  
For mercy Lord is all my suit, Lord let thy mercy come.    

The humble suit of a sinner.  
O Lord of whom I do depend be hold my care. full heart, & when thy will & pleasure is release me of my smart, thou seest my sorrows what they are, my grief is known to thee, and there is none that can remove, or take the same from me.  

But only thou whose aid I crave, whose mercy still is priest:  
To ease all those that come to thee for succour and for rest.  
And sith thou seest my restless eyes, my tears & grievous groan.  
Attend unto my suit, O Lord, mark well my plaint & moan.   

For sin hath so enclosed me, and compassed me about:  
That I am now remediless, if mercy help not out.  
For mortal man, cannot realease, or mitigate this pain:  
But even thy Christ, my lord & god, which for my sins was slain.   

Whose bloody wounds are yet to see, though not with mortal eye:  
yet doth thy saints behold them all, and so I trust shall I.  
Though sin doth hinder me a while, when thou shalt see it good:  
I shall njoy the sight of him, and see his wounds and blood.   

And as thine angels & thy saints, do now behold the same:  
So trust I to possess that place, with them to praise thy name.  
But whiles I live here in this vale, where sinners do frequent:  
Assist me ever with thy grace, my sins still to lament.   

Lest that I tread in sinners trace, and give them my consent,  
To dwell with them in wickedness, whereto nature is bend.  
Only thy grace must be my stay, lest that I fall down flat:  
And being down, then of myself cannot recover that.   

Wherefore this is yet once again, my suit and my request:  
To grant me pardon for my sin, that I in thee may rest.  
Then shall my heart, my tongue and voice, be instruments of praise,  
And in thy church & house of saints, sing Psalms to thee always.    

The lords Prayer, or Pater noster.  
Our father which in heaven art, lord halowd be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth, even as the same in heaven is. give us, O Lord, our daily bread this day: As we forgive our debtors so, forgive our debts we pray. Into temptation lead us not, From evil make us free, for kingdom, power and glory thine, both now and ever be.   

The ten Commandments of Almighty God. Audi Israel. Exod. xx.  N. 
Hark Israel, and what I say, give heed to understand. I am the Lord thy God the brought thee out of Egypt land, even from the house wherein thou didst in thraldom live a slave: None other gods at all before my presence shalt thou have.  

No manner graven image shalt thou make at all to thee:  
Nor any figure like by thee, shall counterfeited be,  
Of any thing in heaven above, nor in the earth below,  
Nor in waters beneath the earth, to them thou shalt not bow.   

Nor shalt them serve. The Lord thy God, a jealous God am I,  
That punish parents faults unto the third and fourth degree,  
Upon their children that me hate: and mercy do display,  
To thousands of such as me love, and my precepts obey.   

The name thou of the Lord thy God, in vain shalt never use:  
For him that takes his name in vain the lord shall not excuse.  
Remember that thou holy keep, the sacred Saboth day:  
Six days the labour shalt, & do thy needful works always.   

The seventh is set by the Lord, thy God to rest upon:  
No work then shalt thou do in it, ne thou nor yet thy son,  
Thy daughter, servant, nor handmaid, thine Ox, nor yet thine Ass:  
Nor stranger that within thy gates, hath his abiding place.   

For in six days God heaven, and earth, and all therein did make,  
And after those his rest he did, upon the seventh day take.  
Wherefore he blessed the day that he, for resting did ordain,  
And sacred to himself alone appointed to remain.   

yield honour to thy parents, that prolonged thy days may be  
Upon the land, the which the Lord, thy God hath given thee.  
Thou shalt not murder. Thou shalt not commit adultery:  
Thou shalt not steal, nor witness false, against thy neighbour be.   

Thou shalt not covet house that to thy neighbour doth belong,  
Ne covet shalt in having of his wife, to do him wrong:  
Nor his man servant, nor his maid, nor ox, nor ass of his,  
Nor any other thing that to thy neighbour proper is.     


Beatus vir. i.  Thomas Sternhold. 
¶ Whether it was Esoras, or any other that gathered the Psalms into a book: it seemeth he did set this Psalm first in manner of a Preface, to exhort all godly men to study and meditate the heavenly wisdom, for th'effect hereof is, that they be blessed that give themselves wholly all their life to God's law: And that the wicked contemners of god, though they seem for a while fortunate, yet at length shall come to miserable destruction,  
verse 1 THe man is blessed that hath not bend, to wicked read his ear, nor led his life as sinners do, nor sat in scorners chair. verse 2 But in the law of god the lord, doth set his wholedelight, & in the law doth exercise, himself both day and night.  
verse 3 He shall be like the tree that groweth, fast by the river side:  
Which bringeth forth most pleasant fruit in her due time & tide.  
Whose leaf shall never fade nor fall, but flourish still and stand:  
Even so all things shall prosper well, that this man takes in hand.  
verse 4 So shall not the ungodly men, they shallbe nothing so:  
But as the dust which from the earth, the winds drive to and fro.  
verse 5 Therefore shall not the wicked men, in judgement stand upright:  
Nor yet the sinners with the just, shall come in place or sight.  
verse 6 For why? the way of godly men, unto the Lord is known:  
And eke the way of wicked men shall quite be overthrown.   

Quare fremuerunt gentes. Psalm ii  T. S. 
¶ David rejoiceth, that notwithstanding his enemy's rage, and worldly power, yet god will continue his kingdom for ever, and advance it even to the foremost, end of the world. And therefore he exhorteth kings and rulers, that setting vain glory a part, they would humble submit themselves under gods yoke. Herein is signeted Christ and his kingdom.  
sing this Psalm as the first.  
WHy did the Gentiles tumults raise, what rage was in their brain?  
Why did the jewish people muse, seeing all is but vain?  
verse 2 The kings and rulers of the earth, conspire, and are all bent  
Against the Lord and Christ his son, which he among us sent.  
verse 3 Shall we be bound to them say they? let all their bonds be broke:  
And of their doctrine and their law, let us reject the yoke:  
verse 4 But he that in the heaven dwelleth, their doings will deride:  
And make them all as mocking stocks, through out the world so wide.  
verse 5 For in his wrath the Lord will say, to them upon a day,  
And in his fury trouble them, and then thee, Lord, will say:  
verse 6 I have anointed him my king, upon my holy hill:  
I will therefore Lord preach thy laws, and eke declare thy wil  
verse 7 For in this wise the Lord himself did say to me I wot:  
Thou art my dear and only son, to day I thee begot.  
verse 8 All people I will give to thee, as heirs at thy request:  
The ends and coasts of all the earth, by thee shall be possessed.  
verse 9 Thou shalt them bruise even with a mace, as men under foot trod:  
And as the potter's shards shalt break them with an iron rod.  
verse 10 Now ye, O Kings and rulers all, be wise therefore and learned,  
By whom the matters of the world be judged and discerned.  
verse 11 See that ye serve the Lord above in trembling and in fear:  
See that with reverence ye rejoice, to him in like manner.  
verse 12 See that ye kiss and eke embrace his blessed son I say:  
Lest in his wrath ye suddenly perish in the mid way.  
verse 13 If once his wrath never so small, shall kindle in his breast:  
Oh than all they that trust in Christ, shall happy be and blessed.   

Domine quid multiplicati. Psalm iii  T. S. 
¶ David being persecuted, and driven out of his kingdom by his own son Absalon, was greatly tormented in mind for his sin against god: and therefore calleth upon god, and waxeth hold through his promises, against the great terrors of his enemies: yea, and against death itself, which he saw present before his eyes. Finally he rejoiceth for the good success and victory, that god gave him and all the Church over his enemies.  
O Lord how are my foes increased, which vex me more and more? They kill my heart when as they say: God can him not restore, but thou. O Lord, art my defence, when I am hard bestead, my worship and mine honour both, and thou hold'st up my head.  
verse 4 Then with my voice upon the Lord, I did both call and cry:  
And he out of his holy hill, did hear me by and by.  
verse 5 I laid me down, and quietly I slept and rose again:  
For why? I know assuredly the Lord will me sustain.  
verse 6 If ten thousand had hemmed me in, I could not be afraid:  
For thou art still my Lord my God, my saviour & mine aid.  
verse 7 Rise up therefore: save me my God, for now on thee I call:  
For thou hast broke the cheeks & teeth, of these wicked men al.  
verse 8 Salvation only doth belong to thee, O Lord, above:  
Thou dost bestow upon thy folk, thy blessing and thy love.   

Cum invocarem exaudivi. Psalm four  T. S. 
¶ When Saul persecuted David, he called upon God, trusting most assuredly in his promise, & therefore boldly reproveth his enemies, who by wilful malice resisted his dominion. And finally preferreth the favour of God before all worldly treasures. Let us likewise learn to trust in gods promises, when we are afflicted with any kind of Cross, and so we shall neither fear our enemies, nor yet be over comen with temptations.  
sing this as the first Psalm  
O God that art my righteousness, Lord hear me when I call:  
Thou hast set me at liberty, when I was bound & thrall.  
verse 2 Have mercy Lord therefore on me, and grant me this request:  
For unto thee uncessantly, to cry I will not rest.  
verse 3 O mortal men, how long will ye my glory thus despise?  
Why wander ye in vanity, and follow after lies?  
verse 4 Know ye that good & godly men, the lord doth take & choose:  
And when to him I make my plaint, he doth me not refuse.  
verse 5 Sin not, but stand in awe therefore, examine well your heart:  
And in your chamber quietly, see you yourselves convert.  
verse 6 Offer to God the sacrifice, of righteousness I say:  
And look that in the living lord, you put your trust always.  
verse 7 The greater sort crave worldly goods & riches do embrace:  
But Lord grant us thy countenance, thy favour and thy grace.  
verse 8 For thou thereby shalt make my heart, more joyful and more glad:  
Then they that of their corn & wine, full great increase have had.  
verse 9 In peace therefore lie down will I, taking my rest and sleep:  
For thou only wilt me, O Lord, alone in safely keep.   

Verba mea auribus percipe. Psalm .v.  T. S 
¶ david having suffered great calamity, as well by Doeg a Achitophel saul's flatterers, as by other infinite enemies, calleth to God for succour, showing how requisite it is, that God should punish the malicious envy of his adversaries. After being assured of prosperous success, he conceiveth comfort: concluding, that when God shall deliver him, other also shall be partakers of the same mercies.  
Sing this as the third psalm.  
INcline thine ears unto my words, O Lord my plaint consider:  
verse 2 And hear my voice, my king my god, to thee I make my prayer.  
verse 3 Hear me betime, Lord, tarry not, for I will have respect:  
My prayer early in the morn to thee for to direct.  
verse 4 And I will trust through patience, in thee my God alone:  
That art not pleased with wickedness, & ill with thee dwells none.  
verse 5 And in thy sight shall never stand, these furious fools, O Lord:  
Vain workers of iniquity, thou hast always abhorred.  
verse 6 The liars and the flatterers, thou shalt destroy them then,  
And God will hate the blood thirsty and the deceitful man.  
verse 7 Therefore will I come to thy house, trusting upon thy grace:  
And reverently will worship thee toward thine holy place.  
verse 8 Lord lead me in thy righteousness, for to confound my foes:  
And eke the way that I shall walk, before my face disclose.  
verse 9 For in their mouths there is no truth, their heart is foul & vain:  
verse 10 Their throat an open sepulchre, their tongues do gloze and fain.  
verse 11 Destroy their false conspiracies, that they may come to nought:  
verse 12 Subvert them in their heaps of sin, which have rebellion wrought  
verse 13 But those that put their trust in thee, let them be glad always:  
And tender thanks for thy defence, and give thy name the praise.  
verse 14 For thou with favour wilt increase the just & righteous still:  
And with thy grace, as with a shield, defend him from all ill.   

i. Domine ne in furore tuo. Psalm vi  T. S. 
¶ When David by his sins hath provoked gods wrath, and now felt not only his hand against him, but also conceived the horrors of death everlasting: he desired forgiveness, bewailing that if god took him away in his indignation, he should lack occasion to praise him as he was wont to do whilst he was amongst men. Then suddenly feeling gods mercy, he sharply rebuketh his enemies, which rejoiceth in his affliction.  
Lord in thy wrath reprove me not though I deserve thine ire: Ne yet correct me in thy rage, O Lord I thee desire. For I am weak therefore, O Lord, of mercy me forbear, and heal me Lord: for why, thou knowest my bones do quake for fear.  
verse 3 My soul is troubled very sore, and vexed vehemently,  
But Lord how long wilt thou delay, to cure my misery?  
verse 4 Lord, turn thee to thy wont grace, my silly soul up take:  
Oh save me not for my deserts, but for thy mercy's sake.  
verse 5 For why? no man among the dead, remembreth thee one whit:  
Or who shall worship thee (O Lord) in the infernal pit?  
verse 6 So grievous is my plaint and moan, that I wax wondrous faint:  
All the night long I wash my bed, with tears of my complaint.  
verse 7 My sight is dim and waxeth old, with anguish of mine heart,  
For fear of those that be my foes, and would my soul subvert.  
verse 8 But now away from me all ye that work iniquity,  
For why? the Lord hath hard the voice, of my complaint & cry.  
verse 9 He heard not only the request, and prayer of my heart:  
But it received at my hand, and took it in good part.  
verse 10 And now my foes that vexed me, the Lord will soon defame,  
And suddenly confound them all, to their rebuke and shame.   

Domine deus meus in te speravi. Psalm vii  T. S. 
David being falsely accused by Chus, one of saul's kinsmen, he calleth god to be his defender, to whom he commendeth his innocency: First showing that his conscience did not accuse him of any evil towards Saul. Next, that it couched god's glory to award sentence against the wicked. And so entering into the consideration of gods mercies and promises, he waxeth hold, and derideth the vain enterprises of his enemies, threatening that it shall fall on their own necks, that which they have purposed for others.  
Sing this as the third psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord my God, I put my trust and confidence in thee:  
Save me from them that me pursue, and eke deliver me.  
verse 2 Lest like a Lion he me tear and rent in pieces small:  
While there is none to succour me, and rid me out of thrall.  
verse 3 O Lord my God, if I have done the thing that is not right:  
Or else if I be found in fault, or guilty in the sight:  
verse 4 Or to my friend rewarded evil, or left him in distress,  
Which me pursued most cruelly, and hated me causeless:  
verse 5 Then let my foes pursue my soul, and eke my life down thrust  
Unto the earth, and also lay, mine honour in the dust.  
verse 6 Stert up, O Lord, now in thy wrath, and put my foes to pain:  
Perform thy kingdom promised to me which wrong sustain.  
verse 7 Then shall great nations come to thee, and know thee by this thing:  
If thou declare for love of them, thyself as Lord and king.  
verse 8 And thou that art of all men judge, O Lord, now judge thou me  
According to my righteousness, and mine integrity.  

The second part.  
verse 9 9 Lord cease the hate of wicked men, and be the just man's guide,  
verse 10 By whom the secrets of all hearts, are searched and descried.  
verse 11 I take my help to come of God, in all my grief and smart,  
That doth preserve all those that be, of pure and perfect heart.  
verse 12 The just man and the wicked both, God judgeth by his power:  
So that he feeleth his mighty hand, even every day and hour.  
verse 13 Except he change his mind, I die, for even as he should smit,  
He whets his sword, his bow he bends, aiming where he may hit.  
verse 14 And doth prepare his mortal darts, his arrows keen and sharp  
For them that do me persecute, whilst he doth mischief warp.  
verse 15 But lo, though he in travel be, of his devilish forecast,  
And of his mischief once conceived, yet brings forth nought at last.  
verse 16 He digs a ditch, and delves it deep, in hope to hurt his brother:  
But he shall fall into the pit, that he diggeth up for other.  
verse 17 Thus wrong returneth to the hurt of him in whom it bred,  
And all the mischief that he wrought shall fall upon his head.  
verse 18 I will give thanks to God therefore, that judgeth righteously:  
And with my song praise will the name, of him, that is most high.    

Domine Deus noster. Psalm eight  T. S 
¶ The Prophet considering thexcellent liberality, and fatherly providence of God towards man, whom he made as it were a god over all his works: doth not only give great thanks, but is astonished with thadmiration of the same, as one nothing able to compass such great mercies, and so endeth.  
sing this as the third Psalm.  
verse 1 O God our Lord how wonderful are thy works every where?  
Whose fame surmount in dignity above the heavens clear.  
verse 2 Even by the mouths of sucking babes thou wilt confounded thy foes:  
For in these babes thy might is seen, thy graces they disclose.  
verse 3 And when I see the heavens high, the works of thine own hand,  
The sun, the moan, and all the stars in order as they stand:  
verse 4 What thing is man, Lord, think I then, that thou dost him remember?  
Or what is man's posterity, that thou dost it consider?  
verse 5 For thou hast made him little less than angels in degree:  
And thou hast crowned him also with glory and dignity.  
verse 6 Thou hast preferred him to be Lord of all thy works of wonder,  
And at his feet hast set all things, that he should keep them under.  
verse 7 As sheep and neat, and all beasts else that in the fields do feed:  
verse 8 Fowls of the air, fish in the sea, and all that therein breed.  
verse 9 Therefore must I say once again, O God, that art our Lord:  
How famous & how wondered, are thy works through the world?   

Confitebor tibi domine. Psalm ix  T. S. 
¶ After he had given thanks to god, for the sundry victories that he had sent him against his enemies, & also proved by manifold experience, how ready god was at hand in all his troubles: ●e being now likewise in danger of new enemies, desireth god to help him according to his wont, and destroy the malicious arrogancy of his adversaries.  
sing this as the third Psalm  
verse 1 WIth heart & mouth, unto the Lord, will I sing laud and praise:  
And speak of all thy wondrous works & then declare always  
verse 2 I will be glad and much rejoice in thee, O God, most high,  
And make my songs extol thy name above the starry sky.  
verse 3 For that my foes are driven back, and turned unto flight:  
They fall down, flat and are destroyed by thy great force & might  
Thou hast revenged all my wrong, my grief and all my grudge:  
verse 4 Thou dost with justice hear my cause, most like a righteous judge.  
verse 5 Thou dost rebuke the Heathen folk, and wicked so confound:  
That afterward, the memory of them cannot be found  
verse 6 My foe, thou hast made good dispatch, & all our towns destroyed:  
thou hast their fame with them defaced, through all the world so wide.  
verse 7 Know thou that he which is above, for evermore shall reign:  
And in the seat of equity true judgement will maintain.  
verse 8 With justice he will keep and guide, the world and every wight:  
And so will yield with equity, to every man his right.  
verse 9 He is protector of the poor, what time they be oppressed:  
He is in all adversity their refuge and their rest.  
verse 10 All they that know thy holy name, therefore shall trust in thee:  
For thok forsakest not their suit, in their necessity.  
verse 11 Sing Psalms therefore unto the Lord, that dwelleth in Zion hill:  
Publish among all nations, his noble acts and will.  
verse 12 For he is mindful of the blood of those that be oppressed:  
Forgetting not th' afflicted heart, that seeks to him for rest.  

The second part.  
verse 13 Have mercy Lord on me poor wretch, whose enemies still remain:  
Which from the gates of death are wont to raise me up again.  
verse 14 In Zion that I might set forth, thy praise with heart and voice:  
And that in thy salvation (Lord) my soul might still rejoice.  
verse 15 The heathen stick fast in the pit, that they themselves prepared:  
And in the net that they did set, their own feet fast are snared.  
verse 16 God she was his judgements, which were good for every man to mark  
When as ye see the wicked man lie trapped in his own work.  
verse 17 The wicked and the sinful men go down to hell for ever:  
And all the people of the world, that God will not remember.  
verse 18 But sure the Lord will not forget the poor man's grief and pain:  
The patient people never look for help of God in vain.  
verse 19 O Lord arise least men prevail that be of worldly might:  
And let the Heathen folk receive their judgement in thy sight.  
verse 20 Lord strike such terror, fear and dread into the hearts of them:  
That they may know assuredly, they be but mortal men.    

Vt quid domine. Psalm ten  T. S 
¶ He complaineth of the fraud, rapine, tyranny, and of all kinds of wrong, which worldly men use, assigning the cause thereof, which was, that wicked men being as it were drunken with worldy prosperity, and therefore setting a part all fear and reverence towards god, think they may do all things without controling. Therefore he calleth upon god to send some remedy these desperate evils. And at length comforteth himself with hope of deliverance.  
Sing this as the third Psalm.  
verse 1 WHat is the cause that thou (O Lord) art now so far from thine?  
And keepest close thy countenance from us this troublous time?  
verse 2 The poor doth perish by the proud and wicked men's desire:  
Let them be taken in the craft that they themselves conspire.  
verse 3 For in the lust of his own heart the ungodly doth delight:  
So doth the wicked praise himself, and doth the Lord despite.  
verse 4 He is so proud that right and wrong, he setteth all apart:  
Nay, nay, there is no God (saith he) for thus he thinks in heart.  
verse 5 Because his ways do prosper still, he doth thy laws neglect:  
And with a blast doth puff against, such as would him correct.  
verse 6 Tush, tush (saith he) I have no dread, lest mine estate should change:  
And why? for all adversity to him is very strange.  
verse 7 His mouth is full of cursedness, of fraud, deceit, and guile:  
Under his to ung doth mischief sit, & travel all the while,  
verse 8 He lieth hid in ways and holes, to slay the innocent:  
Against the poor that pass him by, his cruel eyes are bend.  
verse 9 And like a Lion privily lieth lurking in his den:  
If he may snare them in his net, to spoil poor simple men.  
verse 10 And for the nonce full craftily, he croucheth down I say:  
verse 11 So are great heaps of poor men made, by his strong power, his prey.  
verse 12 Tush, God forgetteth this (saith he) therefore may I behold:  
His countenance is cast aside, he doth it not behold.  
verse 13 Arise (O Lord) O God in whom the poor man's hope doth rest:  
Lift up thy hand, forget not Lord, the poor that be oppressed.  
verse 14 What blasphemy is this to thee? Lord dost thou not abhor it?  
To hear the wicked in their hearts say, tush thou carest not for it?  
verse 15 But thou seest all this wickedness, and well dost understand:  
verse 16 That friendless and poor fatherless, are left into thy hand.  
verse 17 Of wicked and malicious men, then break the power for ever:  
That they with their iniquity, may perish altogether.  
verse 18 The Lord shall reign for evermore, as king and God alone:  
And he will chase the Heathen folk, out of his land each one.  
verse 19 Thou hearest (O lord) the poor man's plaint, their prayers & request:  
Their hearts thou wilt confirm until, thine ears to hear be priest  
verse 20 To judge the poor and fatherless, and help them to their right,  
That they may be no more oppressed, with men of worldly might.   

In Domino confido, Psalm xi  T. S 
¶ This Psalm containeth two parts. In the first David showeth how hard assaults of temptations he sustained, and in how great anguish of mind he was, when Saul did persecute him. Then next he rejoiceth that God sent him succour in his necessity, declaring his justice, as well in governing the good and the wicked men, as the whole world.  
sing this as the third Psalm  
verse 1 I Trust in God, how dare ye then, say thus my soul until:  
Flee hence as fast as any foul, and hide you in your hill?  
verse 2 Behold the wicked bend their bows, & make their arrows priest  
to shoot in secret & to hurt the sound & harmless breast.  
verse 3 Of worldly hope all stays were shrunk, & clearly brought to nought  
Alas the just and righteous man, what evil hath he wrought?  
verse 4 But he that in his temple is, most holy and most high:  
And in the heavens hath his seat, of royal majesty:  
The poor and simple man's estate, considereth in his mind:  
And searcheth out full narrowly, the manners of mankind.  
verse 5 And with a cheerful countenance, the righteous man will use:  
But in his heart he doth abhor, all such as mischief muse.  
verse 6 And on the sinners casteth snares, as thick as any rain:  
Fire & brimstone, & whirlwinds thick, appointed for their pain.  
verse 7 Ye see then how a righteous God, doth righteousness embrace:  
And to the just and upright men, shows forth his pleasant face.   

Saluum me fac Deus. Psalm xii  T. S 
¶ The prophet learning the miserable estate of the people, and the decay of all good order, desireth God speedily to send succour to his children: Then comforting himself and others, with the assurance of gods help: he commendeth the constant verity that God observeth in keeping his promises, concluding that when all orders are most corrupted, then will God deliver his.  
Sing this as the third Psalm.  
verse 1 Help Lord, for good and godly men, do perish and decay:  
And faith & truth from worldly men, is parted clean away.  
verse 2 Who so doth with his neighbour talk, his talk is all but vain:  
For every man bethinketh how, to flatter, lie and feign.  
verse 3 But flattering and deceitful lips, and tongues that be so stout:  
to speak proud words & make great brags, the lord soon cut them out.  
verse 4 For they say still, we will prevail, our tongues shall us extol:  
our tongues are ours, we ought to speak, what lord shall us control?  
verse 5 But for the great complaint and cry, of poor and men oppressed:  
Arise will I now (saith the lord) and them restore to rest.  
verse 6 Gods word is like to silver pure, that from the earth is tried:  
And hath no less than seven times, in fire been purified.  
verse 7 Now since thy promise is to help, Lord keep thy promise then:  
And save us now and evermore, from this ill kind of men.  
verse 8 For now the wicked world is full of mischiefs manifold:  
When vanity with mortal men, so highly is extolled.   

Vsquequo domine. Psalm. xiii,  T. S 
¶ David, as it were overcomen with sundry and new afflictions, flieth to God, as his only refuge, and so at the length being encouraged through gods promises, he conceiveth most sure confidence against the extreme horrors of death.  
Sing this as the third psalm.  
verse 1 HOw long wilt thou forget me Lord, shall I never be remembered?  
How long wilt thou thy visage hide, as though thou were offended?  
verse 2 In heart & mind how long shall I with care tormented be?  
How long eke shall my deadly foe, thus triumph over me?  
verse 3 Behold me now (my Lord) my God, and hear me sore oppressed:  
Lighten mine eyes lest that I sleep, as one by death possessed.  
verse 4 Lest thus mine enemy say to me, behold I do prevail:  
Lest they also that hate my soul, rejoice to see me quail.  
verse 5 But for thy mercies and goodness, my hope shall never start:  
In thy relief and saving health, right glad shall be my heart.  
verse 6 I will give thanks unto the Lord, and praises to him sing:  
Because he hath heard my request, and granted my wishing.   

Dixit insipiens. psalm xiiii  T. S. 
¶ He describeth the perverse nature of men, which were so grown to licentiousness, that god was brought to utter contempt for the which thing although he was greatly grieved: yet being persuaded that God would send some present remedy, he comforteth himself and others.  
THere is no God as foolish men, affirm in their mad mode: their drifts are all corrupt & vain not one of them doth good. The Lord beheld from heaven hit, the wholerace of mankind, and saw not one that sought in deed, the living God to find.  
verse 3 They went all wide & were corrupt, and truly there was none:  
That in the world did any good: I say there was not one.  
verse 4 Is all their judgement so far lost, that all work mischief still:  
Eating my people even as bread, not one to seek Gods will?  
verse 5 When they thus rage, then suddenly, great fear on them shall fall:  
For god doth love the righteous men, and will maintain them al.  
verse 6 Ye mock the doings of the poor, to their reproach and shame.  
Because they put their trust in God, and call upon his name.  
verse 7 But who shall give thy people health, & when wilt thou fulfil:  
The promise made to Israel, from out of Zion hill?  
verse 8 Even when thou shalt restore again, such as were captives lad:  
Then jacob shall therein rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.   

Domine quis habitabit. Psalm xu  T. S 
¶ This Psalm teacheth on what condition God did choose the jews for his peculiar people, and wherefore he placed his Temple among them, which was to th'intent, that they be living uprightly & godly, might witness that they were his special and holy people.  
Sing this as the third psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord within thy Tabernacle, who shall inhabit still?  
Or whom wilt thou receive to dwell, in thy most holy hill?  
verse 2 The man whose life is uncorrupt, whose works are just & straight  
Whose heart doth think the very truth, whose tongue speaks no deceit.  
verse 3 Nor to his neighbour doth none ill, in body, goods, or name:  
Nor willingly doth move false tales, which might empeyr the same  
verse 4 That in his heart regardeth not, malicious wicked men:  
But those that love and fear the Lord, he maketh much of them.  
verse 5 His oath and all his promises, that keepeth faithfully:  
Although he make his covenant so, that he doth lose thereby:  
verse 6 That putteth not to usury, his money and his coin:  
Ne for to hurt the innocent, doth bribe or else purloin.  
verse 7 Who so doth all things as you see, that here is to be done:  
Shall never perish in this world, nor in the world to come.   

Conserua me domine. Psalm xvi  T. S. 
¶ David prayeth to God for succour, not for his works, but for his faith's sake, protesting that he hateth all Idolatry, taking God only for his comfort and felicity: who suffereth his to lack nothing.  
sing this as the xiiii Psalm.  
verse 1 LOrd keep me, for I trust in thee, and do confess in deed:  
Thou art my God, & of my goods, O lord, thou hast no need.  
verse 2 I give my goodness to the saints, that in the world do dwell.  
And namely to the faithful flock, in virtue that excel.  
verse 3 They shall heap sorrows on their heads, which run as they were mad  
To offer to the Idols Gods, alas it is to bad.  
verse 4 As for their bloody sacrifice, and offerings of that sort:  
I will not touch, nor yet thereof my lips shall make report.  
verse 5 For why? the Lord the portion is, of mine inheritance:  
And thou art he that dost maintain, my rent, my lot, my chance.  
verse 6 The place wherein my lot did fall, in beauty did excel:  
Mine heritage assigned to me, doth please me wondrous well.  
verse 7 I thank the Lord that caused me, to understand the right:  
For by his means my secret thoughts, do teach me every night.  
verse 8 I set the Lord still in my sight, and trust him over all:  
For he doth stand on my right hand, therefore I shall not fall.  
verse 9 Wherefore my heart and tongue also, doth both rejoice together:  
My flesh and body rest in hope, when I this thing consider.  
verse 10 Thou wilt not leave my soul in grave, for Lord thou lovest me.  
Nor yet will give thine holy one, corruption for to see.  
verse 11 But wilt teach me the way to life, for all treasures and ●●ore  
Of perfect joy are in thy face, and power for evermore.   

Exaudi domine justitiam meam. Psalm xvii  T. S 
¶ Here he complaineth unto God of the cruel pride and arrogancy of Saul and the rest of his enemies, who thus raged without any cause given on his part: therefore he desireth God to revenge his innocency and deliver him. This Psalm ought diligently to be noted of such as receive evil, for well doing.  
sing this as the xiiii. Psalm  
verse 1 O Lord give ear to my just cause, attend when I complain,  
and hear the prayer that I put forth, with lips that do not feign.  
verse 2 And let the judgement of my cause, proceed always from thee:  
And let thine eyes behold and clear, this my simplicity.  
verse 3 Thou hast well tried me in the night, and yet couldst nothing find:  
That I have spoken with my tongue, that was not in my mind.  
verse 4 As from the works of wicked men, and paths perverse and ill:  
For love of thy most holy word, I have refrained still.  
verse 5 Then in thy paths that be most pure, stay me (Lord) and preserve:  
That from the way wherein I walk, my steps may never swerver  
verse 6 For I do call to thee, O Lord, surely thou wilt me aid:  
Then hear my prayer & way right well, the words that I have said.  
verse 7 O thou the saviour of all them, that put their trust in thee:  
Declare thy strength on them that spurn, against thy majesty.  
verse 8 O keep me Lord as thou wouldst keep, the apple of thine eye:  
And under covert of thy wings, defend me secretly.  

The second part.  
verse 9 From wicked men that trouble me, and daily me annoy:  
And from my foes that go about, my soul for to destroy.  
verse 10 Which wallow in their worldly wealth, so full and eke so fat:  
that in their pride they do not spare, to speak they care not what  
verse 11 They lie in wait where we should pass, with craft me to confound:  
And musing mischief in their minds, to cast me to the ground.  
verse 12 Much like a Lion greedily, that would his prey embrace:  
Or lurking like a Lion's whelp, within some secret place.  
verse 13 Up Lord with haste prevent my foe, and cast him at thy feet:  
Save thou my soul from the evil man, and with thy sword him smite:  
verse 14 Deliver me lord by thy power, out of these tyrants hands:  
Which now so long time reigned have, & keep us in their bands.  
verse 15 I mean from worldly men to whom, all worldly goods are rife:  
That have no hope nor part of joy, but in this present life.  
Thou of thy store their bellies fill'st, with pleasures to their mind:  
Their children have enough & leave, to theirs the rest behind.  
verse 16 But I shall with pure conscience, behold thy gracious face:  
So when I wake, I shallbe full, with thine image and grace.    

Diligam te domine. Psalm xviii  T. S 
¶ This Psalm is the fir●●e beginning of David's salutation and thanks giving in the entering into his kingdom, wherein he extolleth, and praiseth most highly, the marvelous mercies and grace of God, who hath both preserved and defended him: he setteth forth the image of Christ's kingdom, painted in his kingdom: that the faithful may be assured, that Christ shall always conquer & overcome by the unspeakable power of his father, though all the whole world should say there against.  
O God my strength & fortitude, of force I must love thee: thou art my castle & defence in my necessity. My God, my rock, in whom I trust, the worker of my wealth my refuge, buckler, and my shield, the horn of all my health.  
verse 3 When I sing laud unto the Lord, most worthy to be served:  
Then fro my foes I am right sure, that I shallbe preserved.  
verse 4 The pangs of death did compass me, and bound me every where  
The flowing waves of wickedness, did put me in great fear.  
verse 5 The sly and subtle snares of hell, were round about me set:  
And for my death there was prepared, a deadly trapping net.  
verse 6 I thus beset with pain and grief, did pray to God for grace:  
And he forth with did hear my plaint, out of his holy place.  
verse 7 Such is his power that in his wrath, he made the earth to quake:  
Yea the foundation of the mount, of Basan for to shake.  
verse 8 And from his nostrils came a smoke, when kindled was his ire:  
and from his mouth came kindled coals, of hot consuming fire.  
verse 9 The Lord descended from above, and bowed the heavens high:  
And underneath his feet he cast, the darkness of the sky.  
verse 10 On Cherubs, and on Cherubins, full royally he road:  
and on the wings of all the winds, came flying all abroad.  

The second part.  
verse 11 11 And like a den most dark he made his den and secret place:  
With waters black and airy clouds environed he was.  
verse 12 But when the presence of his face, in brightness shall appear:  
them clouds consume, & in their stead, come hails & coals of fire.  
verse 13 These fiery darts and thunderbolts, disperse them here and there:  
And with his often lightnings, he puts them in great fear.  
verse 14 Lord at thy wrath and threatenings, and at thy chiding cheer:  
The springs and the foundations, of all the world appear.  
verse 15 And from above the Lord sent down, to fetch me from below:  
and plucked me out of waters great, that would me overflow.  
verse 16 And me delivered from my foes, that would have made me thrall:  
Yea from such foes as were to strong, for me to deal withal.  
verse 17 They did prevent me to oppress, in time of my great grief:  
But yet the Lord was my defence, my succour and relief.  
verse 18 He brought me forth in open place, where as I might be free:  
And kept me safe, because he had a favour unto me.  
verse 19 And as I was an innocent, so did he me regard:  
And to the cleanness of my hands, he gave me my reward.  
verse 20 For that I walked in his ways, and in his paths have trod:  
And have not wavered wickedly, against my Lord my God.   

The third part.  
verse 21 But evermore I have respect, to his law and decree:  
His statutes and commandments, I cast not out fro me.  
verse 22 But pure and clean and uncorrupt, appeared before his face:  
And did refrain from wickedness, and sin in any case.  
verse 23 The Lord therefore will me reward, as I have done aright:  
And to the cleanness of my hands, appearing in his sight.  
verse 24 For Lord with him that holy is, wilt thou be holy to:  
and with the good and virtuous men, right virtuously wilt do,  
verse 25 And to the loving and elect, thy love thou wilt reserve:  
And thou wilt use the wicked men, as wicked men deserve.  
verse 26 For thou dost save the simple folk, in trouble when they lie:  
And dost bring down the countenance, of them that look full high.  
verse 27 The Lord will light my candle so, that it shall shine full bright:  
The Lord my God will make also, my darkness to be light.  
verse 28 For by thy help an host of men, discomfit Lord I shall:  
By thee I scale and overleap, the strength of any wall.  
verse 29 Unspotted are the ways of God, his word is purely tried:  
He is a sure defence to such, as in his faith abide.  
verse 30 For who is God except the Lord? for other there is none:  
Or else who is omnipotent, saving our God alone?   

The fourth part.  
verse 31 The God that girdeth me with strength, is he that I do mean:  
That all the ways wherein I walk, did evermore keep clean.  
verse 32 That made my feet like to the Hearts, in swiftness of my pace:  
And for my surety brought me forth, into an open place.  
verse 33 He did in order put my hands, to battle and to fight:  
To break in sunder bars of brass, he gave my arms the might.  
verse 34 Thou reachest me thy saving health, thy right hand is my tower:  
Thy love and familiarity, doth still increase my power.  
verse 35 And under me thou makest plain, the way where I should walk:  
So that my feet shall never slip, nor stumble at a baulk.  
verse 36 And fiercely I pursue and take, my foes that me annoyed:  
And from the field do not return, till they be all destroyed.  
verse 37 So I suppress and wound my foes, that they can rise no more:  
For at my foot they fall down flat, I strike them all so sore.  
verse 38 For thou dost gird me which thy strength, to war in such a wise:  
That they be all scattered abroad, that up against me rise.  
verse 39 Lord thou hast put into my hands, my mortal enemies yoke:  
and all my foes thou dost divide, in sunder with thy stroke.  
verse 40 They called for help, but none gave ear, nor helped them with relief:  
Yea to the Lord they called for help, yet heard he not their grief.   

The fift part.  
verse 41 And still like dust before the wind, I drive them under feet:  
And sweep them out like filthy clay, that sticketh in the street.  
verse 42 Thou keep'st me from seditious folk, that still in strife be led:  
and thou dost of the heathen folk, appoint me to be head.  
verse 43 A people strange to me unknown, and yet they shall me serve:  
And at the first obey my word, whereas mine own will swerver.  
verse 44 I shallbe irksome to mine own, they will not see my light.  
But wander wide out of their ways, and hide them out of sight  
verse 45 But blessed be the living Lord, most worthy of all praise:  
That is my rock and saving health, praised be he always.  
verse 46 For God it is that gave me power, revenged for to be:  
And with his holy word subdued, the people unto me.  
verse 47 And fro my foe me delivered, and set me higher than those:  
That cruel and ungodly were, and up against me rose.  
verse 48 And for this cause (O Lord my God) to thee give thanks I shall:  
and sing out praises to thy name, among the gentiles al.  
verse 49 That gavest great prosperity, unto the king I say:  
To David thine anointed king, and to his seed for ay.    

Coeli enarrant gloriam dei. psalm xix  T. S. 
¶ To the intent he might move the faithful to a deeper consideration of god's glory, he fetteth before their eyes the most exquisite workmanship of the heavens, with their proportion and ornaments. And afterward calleth them to the law wherein God hath revealed himself more familiarly to his chosen people. The which peculiar grace by commending the law, he setteth forth more at large, and at the end, he concludeth with a prayer.  
Sing this as the xiiii Psalm.  
verse 1 THe heavens and the firmament, do wondrously declare:  
The glory of God omnipotent, his works & what they are.  
verse 2 The wondrous works of God appear, by every days success  
The nights which likewise their race run, the self same things express  
verse 3 There is no language, tongue, or speech, where their sound is not herd:  
verse 4 In all the earth and costs thereof, their knowledge is conferred.  
In them the Lord made for the sun, a place of great renome:  
verse 5 Who like a bridegroom ready trimmeth, doth from his chamber come.  
And as a valiant champion, who for to get a prise:  
With joy doth haste to take in hand, some noble enterprise,  
verse 6 And all the sky from end to end, he compasseth about:  
Nothing can hide it from his heat, but he will find it out.  
verse 7 How perfect is the law of God? how is his covenant sure?  
Converting souls and making wise, the simple and obscure?  
verse 8 Just are the lords commandments, & glad both heart & mind:  
His precept pure, and giveth light, to eyes that be full blind.  
verse 9 The fear of God is excellent, and doth endure for ever:  
The judgements of the Lord are trne, and righteous altogether  
verse 10 And more to be embraced always, then fined gold (I say:)  
The honey and the honey comb, are not so sweet as they.  
verse 11 By them thy servant is forewarned, to have God in regard:  
and in performance of the same, there shall be great reward.  
verse 12 But lord what earthly man doth know, the errors of his life?  
Then cleanse my soul from secret sins, which are in me most rife.  
verse 13 And keep me that presumptuous sins, prevail not over me:  
And then shall I be innocent, and great offences flee.  
verse 14 Accept my mouth and eke my heart, my words & thoughts each one.  
For my redeiner and my strength, O Lord thou art alone.   

Exaudiat te dominus. Psalm twenty  T. S 
¶ A prayer of the people unto God: that it would please him to hear their king, and receive his sacrifice, which he offered before ●e went to battle against the Ammonites, declaring how that the Heathen put their trust in horses and chariots, but they trust only in the name of the Lord their god. Wherefore the other shall fall, but the Lord will save the king and his people.  
verse 1 IN trouble and adversity, the Lord God hear thee still:  
The majesty of jacob's God, defend thee from all ill.  
verse 2 And send thee from his holy place, his help at every need:  
And so in Sion establish thee, & make thee strong in deed.  
verse 3 Remembering well the sacrifice, that now to him is done:  
And so receive right thankfully, thy burnt offerings eachone.  
verse 4 According to thy hearts desire, the Lord grant unto thee:  
And all thy counsel and devise, full well perform may he.  
verse 5 We shall rejoice when thou us savest, and our banners display:  
Unto the Lord which thy requests, fulfilled hath always.  
verse 6 The Lord will his anointed save, I know well by his grace:  
And send him health by his right hand, out of his holy place.  
verse 7 In charets some put confidence, and some in horses trust:  
But we remember God our Lord, that keepeth promise just.  
verse 8 They fall down flat, but we do rise, and stand up steadfastly:  
verse 9 Now save & help us Lord and king, on thee when we do cry.   

Domine in virtute. Psalm xxi  T. S. 
¶ David in the parson of the people praiseth God for the victory which he gave them against the Syrians and Ammonites. 1. Sam. x.xi. wherein he had the rich crown of the king of Ammon, set upon his head. two. Sam. xii. and was endued with the manifold belessinges of God, and contrariwise his enemies destroyed.  
O Lord how joyful is the king, in thy strength, & thy power: how vehemently doth he rejoice , in thee his Saviour? For thou hast given unto him his god. lie hearts desire: to him nothing hast thou denied of that he did require  
verse 3 Thou didst prevent him with thy gifts, and blessings manifold:  
And thou hast set upon his head, a crown of perfect gold.  
verse 4 And when he asked life of thee, thereof thou madest him sure:  
To have long life, yea such a life, as ever should endure.  
verse 5 Great is his glory by thy help, thy benefit and aid:  
Great worship and great honour both, thou hast upon him laid.  
verse 6 Thou wilt give him felicity, that never shall decay:  
And with thy cheerful countenance wilt comfort him always.  
verse 7 For why? the king doth strongly trust, in god for to prevail:  
Therefore his goodness and his grace, will not that he shall quail.  
verse 8 But let thine enemies feel thy force, and those that thee withstand:  
Find out thy foes, and let them feel, the power of thy right hand.  
verse 9 And like an oven burn them (Lord) in fiery flame and fume:  
Thine anget shall destroy them all, and fire shall them consume.  
verse 10 And thou wilt root out of the earth, their fruit that should increase,  
And from the number of thy folk, their seed shall end and cease.  
verse 11 For why? much mischief did they muse, against thine holy name:  
Yet did they fail and had no power, for to perform the same.  
verse 12 But as a mark thou shalt them set, in a most open place:  
And charge thy vow strings readily, against thine enemies face.  
verse 13 Be thou exalted lord therefore, in thy strength every hour:  
So shall we sing right solemnly, praising thy might and power.   

Deus deus meus respice. psalm xxii  T. S. 
¶ David complaineth himself to be brought into such extremities that he is like a man desperate and past all hope, after declareth whereof, he recovereth himself from the bottomless pit of temptations. And under his own person, he setteth forth the signre of Christ, whom he did foresee in the spirit of prophecy. So this psalm after two sorts doth declare that prophecy of Esay: he was taken forth of prison and judgement.  
Sing this as the xxi psalm.  
verse 1 O God my God, wherefore dost thou, forsake me utterly:  
and helpest not when I do make, my great complaint & cry?  
verse 2 To thee my God even all day long, I do both cry and call:  
I cease not all the night, and yet thou hearest not at al.  
verse 3 Even thou that in thy sanctuary, and holy place dost dwell:  
Thou art the comfort and the joy, and glory of Israel.  
verse 4 And he in whom our father's old, had all their hope for ever:  
and when they put their trust in thee, so didst thou them deliver.  
verse 5 They were delivered for ever, when they called on thy name:  
And for the faith they had in thee, they were not put to shame.  
verse 6 But I am now become a worm, more like than any man:  
An outcast whom the people scorn, with all the spite they can.  
verse 7 And me despise as they behold, me walking on the way:  
They gren, they mow, they nod their heads, & in this wise they say  
verse 8 This man did glory in the Lord, his favour and his love:  
Let him redeem and help him now, his power if he will prove.  
verse 9 But Lord out of my mother's womb, I came by thy request:  
Thou didst preserve me still in hope, while I did suck her breast.  
verse 10 I was committed from my birth, with thee to have abode:  
Since I was in my mother's womb, thou hast been ever my God.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Then Lord depart not now from me, in this my present grief:  
Since I have none to be my help, my succour and relief.  
verse 12 So many bulls do compass me, that be full strong of head:  
Yea bulls so fat, as though they had, in Basan field been fed.  
verse 13 They gape upon me greedily, as though they would me slay:  
Much like a Lion roaring out, and ramping for his prey.  
verse 14 But I drop down like water shed, my joints in sunder break:  
My heart doth in my body melt, like wax against the heat.  
verse 15 And like a potsherd drieth my strength, my tongue it cleaveth fast  
Unto my jaws, and I am brought, to dust of death at last.  
verse 16 And many dogs do compass me, and wicked counsel eke:  
Conspire against me cursedly, they pierce my hands and feet.  
verse 17 I was tormented, so that I might all my bones have told:  
Yet still upon me they do look, and still they me behold.  
verse 18 My garments they divided eke, in parts amongst them all:  
And for my coat they did cast lots, to whom it might befall.  
verse 19 Therefore I pray thee be not far, fro me at my great need:  
But rather sith thou art my strength, to help me Lord make speed.  
verse 20 And from the sword (Lord) save my soul, by thy might & thy power:  
And keep my soul, thy darling dear, from dogs that would devour,   

The third part.  
verse 21 And from the Lion's mouth that would, me all in sunder shiver:  
And from the horns of Unicorns, Lord safely me deliver.  
verse 22 And I shall to my brethren all, thy majesty record:  
and in thy church shall praise the name, of thee the living Lord.  
verse 23 Al ye that fear him praise the Lord, thou seed of jacob honour him:  
and with all reverence possible, thou seed of Israel worship him.  
verse 24 For he despiseth not the poor, he turneth not awry.  
His countenance, when they do call, but granteth to their cry.  
verse 25 Among the flock that fear thee Lord, I will therefore proclaim  
Thy praise, & keep my promise made, for setting forth thy name.  
verse 26 The poor shall eat and be sufficed, & those that do their devoir  
To know the lord, shall praise his name, their hearts shall live for ever.  
verse 27 All costs of earth shall praise the Lord, & turn to him for grace:  
The Heathen folk shall worship him, before his blessed face.  
verse 28 The kingdom of the Heathen folk, the Lord shall have therefore:  
And he shallbe their governor, and king for evermore.  
verse 29 The rich men of his godly gifts, shall feed, and taste also:  
And in his presence worship him, & bow their knees full low.  
verse 30 And all that shall go down to dust of life by him must taste:  
My seed seel serve & praise his name, while any world shall last.  
verse 31 My seed shall plainly show to them, that shallbe borne hereafter,  
His justice, and his righteousness, & all his works of wonder.    


Dominus regit me. Psalm xxiij  W. W. 
¶ Because the Prophet had proved the great mercies of God at divers times, and in sundry manners: he ga●hereth a certain assurance, fully persuading himself that God will continue the very same goodness towards him for ever.  
Sing this as the xxi psalm.  
verse 1 THe Lord is only my support, and he that doth me feed:  
How can I then lack any thing, whereof I stand in need?  
verse 2 He doth me fold in coats most safe, the tender grass fast by:  
And after drives me to the streams, which run most pleasantly  
verse 3 And when I feel myself near lost, then doth he me home take:  
Conducting me in his right paths, even for his own names sake.  
verse 4 And though I were even at deaths door, yet would I fear none ill:  
For with thy rod & shepherds crook, I am comforted still  
verse 5 Thou hast my table richly decked, in despite of my foe:  
Thou hast my head with balm refreshed, my cup doth overflo.  
verse 6 And finally while breath doth last, thy grace shall me defend:  
And in the house of God will I my life for ever spend.   
¶ Another by Thomas Sternhold. 
verse 1 MY shepherd is the living Lord, nothing therefore I need:  
In pastors fair, with waters calm, he sets me for to feed.  
verse 2 He did convert & glad my soul, & brought my mind in frame:  
To walk in paths of righteousness, for his most holy name.  
verse 3 yea though I walk in vale of death, yet will I fear none ill:  
Thy rod, thy staff doth comfort me, and thou art with me still.  
verse 4 And in the presence of my foes, my table thou shalt spread:  
Thou shalt (O Lord) fill full my cup, and eke anoint my head.  
verse 5 Through all my life thy favour is, so frankly showed to me:  
That in thy house for evermore, my dwelling place shallbe.    

Domini est terra. psalm xxiiii  I. H. 
¶ Because the grace of God was then to be uttered in the temple, more glorious then before it had been in the tabernacle, David giveth it a more glorious title, and with exclamation setteth forth the honour thereof, stirring us to the consideration of the eternal mansions prepared for us in the heavens: whereof this was a shadow and figure.  
sing this as th' x. xxi. Psalm.  
verse 1 THe earth is all the Lords, withal her store and furniture:  
yea his is all the world, and all that therein do endure.  
verse 2 For he hath fastly founded it, above the sea to stand:  
And laid a low the liquid floods to flow beneath the land.  
verse 3 For who is he (O Lord) that shall, ascend into thy hill?  
Or pass into thy holy place, there to continue still?  
verse 4 Whose hands are harmless, & whose heart, no spot there doth defile,  
His soul not set on vanity, who hath not sworn no guile.  
verse 5 Him that is such a one the Lord, shall place in blissful plight:  
And God his God and saviour, shall yield to him his right.  
verse 6 This is the broad of travelers, in seeking of his grace:  
As jacob did the Israelite, in that time of his race.  
verse 7 Ye princes open your gates, stand open the everlasting gate:  
For there shall enter in thereby, the king of glorious state.  
verse 8 What is the king of glorious? the strong and mighty Lord:  
The mighty Lord, in battles stout, and trial of the sword.  
verse 9 Ye princes open your gates stand open, the everlasting gate  
For there shall enter in thereby, the king of glorious state.  
verse 10 What is this king of glorious, the Lord of hosts it is:  
The kingdom and the royalltie, of glorious state is his.   

Ad te domine levaui. Psalm xxv  T. S. 
¶ The Prophet touched with the consideration of his sins, and also grieved with the cruel malice of his enemies, prayeth to God most fervently to have his sins forgiven, especially such as he had committed in his youth. He beginneth every verse according to the Ebrue letters two or three except.  
I Lift mine heart to thee, my God & guide most just, now suffer me to take no shame, for in thee do I trust. Let not my foes rejoice, nor make a scorn of me, and let them not be overthrown that put their trust in thee.  
But shame shall them befall, which harm them wrongfully:  
verse 3 Therefore thy paths & thy rightwayes, unto me Lord descry.  
verse 4 Direct me in thy truth, and teach me I thee pray:  
Thou art my God and saviour, on thee I wait always.  
verse 5 Thy mercies manifold, I pray thee Lord remember:  
And eke thy pity plentiful, for they have been for ever.  
verse 6 Remember not the faults, and frailty of my youth:  
Remember not how ignorant, I have been of thy truth:  
Nor after my deserts, let me thy mercy find,  
But of thine own beningnity, Lord have me in thy mind.  
verse 7 His mercy is full sweet, his truth a perfect guide  
Therefore the Lord will sinners teach, & such as go aside.  
verse 8 The humble he will teach, his precepts for to keep:  
He will direct in all his ways the lowly and the meek,  
verse 9 For all the ways of God, are truth & mercy both,  
To them that keep his testament, the witness of his troth.  

The second part.  
verse 10 Now for thy holy name, O Lord I thee entreat,  
To grant me pardon for my sin, for it is wondrous great.  
verse 11 Who so doth fear the Lord, the Lord doth him direct.  
To lead his life in such away, as he doth best accept.  
verse 12 His soul shall evermore, in goodness dwell and stand,  
His seed and his posterity, inherit shall the land.  
verse 13 Al those that fear the Lord, know his secret intent:  
And unto them he doth declare, his will and testament.  
verse 14 Mine eyes and eke my heart, to him I will advance:  
That plucked my feet out of the snare, of sin & ignorance.  
verse 15 With mercy me behold, to thee I make my moan:  
For I am poor and desolate, and comfortless alone.  
verse 16 The troubles of mine heart, are multiplied in deed:  
Bring me out of this misery, necessity and need.  
verse 17 Behold my poverty, mine anguish and my pain  
Remit my sin & mine offence, & make me clean again.  
verse 18 O Lord behold my foes, how they do still increase:  
Pursuing me with deadly hate, that feign would live in peace.  
verse 19 Preserve and keep my soul, and eke deliver me:  
And let me not be overthrown, because I trust in the.  
verse 20 Let my simple pureness, me from mine enemies shend:  
Because I look as one of thine, that thou shouldst me defend.  
verse 21 Deliver Lord thy folk, and send them some relief:  
I mean thy chosen Israel, from all their pain and grief.    

judica me domine. Psalm xxvi  I. H. 
¶ David oppressed with many injuries, finding no help in the world, called for aid from God: and assured of his integrity towards Saul, desireth God to be his judge, and to defend his innocency, causeless afflicted. Finally he maketh mention of his sacrifice which he will offer for his deliverance, and desireth to be in the company of the faithful in the congregation of God, which he was banished by Saul, promising integrity of life, and open praises and thanks giving.  
Sing this as the xviii psal.  
verse 1 LOrd be my judge, & thou shalt see, my paths be right & plain:  
I trust in god, & hope that he, will strength me to remain,  
verse 2 Prove me my God I thee desire, my ways to search & try:  
As men do prove their gold with fire, my reaynes and heart espy.  
verse 3 Thy goodness laid before my face, I durst be bold always:  
For of thy truth I tread the trace, and will do all my days.  
verse 4 I do not lust to haunt or use, with men whose deeds are vain:  
To come in house I do refuse, with the deceitful train.  
verse 5 I much abhor the wicked sort, their deeds I do despise:  
I do not once to them resort, that hurtful things devise:  
verse 6 My hands I wash, and do proceed in works that walk upright:  
Then to thy altar I make speed, to offer there in sight.  
verse 7 That I may speak & preach the praise, that doth belong to thee:  
And so declare how wondrous ways, thou hast been good to me.  
verse 8 O Lord thy house I love most dear, to me it doth excel:  
I have delight & would be near, whereas thy grace doth dwell.  
verse 9 Oh shut not up my soul with them, in sin that take their fill:  
Nor yet my life amongst those men, that seek much blood to spill.  
verse 10 Whose hands are heaped with craft & guile, their life thereof is full:  
And their right hand with wrench & wile, for bribes doth pluck & pull.  
verse 11 But I in righteousness intend, my time and days to serve:  
Have mercy Lord and me defend, so that I do not swerver.  
verse 12 My foot is stayed for all assays, it standeth well and right:  
Wherefore to God will I give praise, in all the people's sight.   

Dominus illuminatio. Psalm xxvi  I H. 
¶ David maketh this Psalm being delivered from great perils as appeareth by the praises and thanks giving annexed: Wherein we may see the constant faith of David against the assaults of all enemies, and also th'end wherefore he desireth to live and to be delivered, one lie to worship God in his congregation. Hereby he promiseth himself assurance, though father and mother forsake him, he teacheth this to be the only way, to see the good things in the land of the living, and after his example he exhorteth to faith and to attend upon the Lord.  
Sing this as the xviii psal,  
verse 1 THe Lord is both my health & light, shall man make me dismayed?  
Sith god doth give me strength & might, why should I be afraid  
verse 2 While the my foe's with all their strength, begin with me to brawl:  
And think to eat me up at length, themselves have caught the fall.  
verse 3 Though they in camp against me lie, my heart is not afraid:  
In battle pight if they will try, I trust in God for aid.  
verse 4 One thing of God I do require, that he will not deny:  
For which I pray and will desire, till he to me apply.  
verse 5 That I within his holy place, my life throughout may dwell?  
To see the beauty of his face, and view his temple well.  
verse 6 In time of dread he shall me hide, within his place most pure:  
And keep me secret by his side, as on a rock most sure.  
verse 7 At length I know the Lords good grace, shall make me strong & stout  
My foes to foil & clean deface, that compass me about.  
verse 8 Therefore within his house will I give sacrifice of praise:  
With Psalms & songs I will apply, to laud the Lord always.  

The second part.  
verse 9 Lord hear the voice of my request, for which to thee I call:  
Have mercy (Lord) on me oppressed, and send me help with al.  
verse 10 My heart doth knowledge unto thee, I sue to have thy grace:  
Then seek my face sayest thou to me, Lord I will seek thy face.  
verse 11 In wrath turn not thyself away, nor suffer me to slide:  
Thou art my help still to this day, be still my God and guide.  
verse 12 My parents both their son forsook, and cast me of at large:  
And then the Lord himself yet took, of me the cure and charge.  
verse 13 Teach me (O God) the way to thee, and lead me on forth right:  
For fear of such as watch for me, to trap me if they might.  
verse 14 Do not betake me to the will, of them that be my foes:  
For they surmise against me still, false witness to depose.  
verse 15 My heart would faint, but that in me, this hope he fixed fast:  
The Lord gods good grace shall it see, in life that aye shall last  
verse 16 Trust still in God, whose whole thou art, his will abide thou must:  
And he shall ease and strength thy heart, if thou in him do trust.    

Ad te domine clamabo. Psalm xxviii  I. H. 
¶ Being in great fear and pensiveness to see God dishonoured by the wicked men, he desireth to be rid of them, and crieth for vengeance against them, and at length assureth himself, that God hath herd his prayer, unto whose tuition he commendeth all the faithful.  
sing this as the xxi Psalm.  
verse 1 THou art O Lord my strength & stay, the succour which I crave:  
Neglect me not, lest I be like, to them that go to grain.  
verse 2 The voice of thy suppliant hear, that unto thee doth cry  
When I lift up my hands unto, thy holy ark most high.  
verse 3 Repute not me among the sort, of wicked and pervert:  
That speak right fair unto their friends, & think full ill in heart.  
verse 4 According to their handy work, as they deserve in deed:  
And after their inventions, let them receive their meed.  
verse 5 For they regard nothing Gods works, his law, ne yet his lore:  
Therefore will he them and their seed, destroy for evermore.  
verse 6 To render thanks unto the Lord, how great a cause have I:  
My voice, my prayer, & my complaint, that heard so willingly.  
verse 7 He is my shield and fortitude, my buckler in distress:  
My hope, my help, my hearts relief, my song shall him confess.  
verse 8 He is our strength and our defence, our enemies to resist:  
The health and the salvation, of his elect by Christ.  
verse 9 Thy people and thine heritage, Lord bless, guide, and preserve:  
Increase them Lord, & rule their hearts, that they may never swerver.   

Afferte domino. psalm xxix  T. S. 
¶ An excellent Psalm, wherein the Prophet exhorteth the very princes and rulers of the world, which otherwise for the most part think there is no God, at the least to fear him for the thunders and tempests, for fear whereat all creatures tremble. And though there by God threateneth sinners, yet is he always merciful to his, and moveth them thereby to praise his name.  
sing this as the xxi. Psalm.  
verse 1 Give to the Lord, ye potentates, ye rulers of the world,  
give ye all praise, honour & strength, unto the living Lord.  
verse 2 give honour to his holy name, and honour him alone:  
Worship him in his majesty, within his holy throne.  
verse 3 His voice doth rule the waters all, even as himself doth please:  
He doth prepare the thunder claps, and governs all the seize.  
verse 4 The voice of God is of great force, and wondrous excellent:  
It is most mighty in effect, and much magnificent.  
verse 5 The voice of God, doth rend & break, the cedar trees so long:  
The cedar trees of Libanus, which are most high and strong.  
verse 6 And makes them leap like as a calf, or else the Unicorn:  
Not only trees but mountains great, whereon the trees are borne.  
verse 7 His voice divideth flames of fire, and shakes the wilderness:  
verse 8 It makes the desert quake for fear, that called is Cades.  
verse 9 It makes the Hinds for fear to calf, & makes the covert plain,  
Then in his temple every man, his glory doth proclaim.  
verse 10 The Lord was set above the floods, ruling the raging sea:  
So shall he reign, as Lord and king, for ever and for aye.  
verse 11 The Lord will give his people power, in virtue to increase:  
The Lord will bless his chosen folk, with everlasting peace.   

Exaltab● te domine. Psalm xxx  I. H. 
¶ When David should have dedicated his house to the Lord, he fell so extreme sick, that he was without all hope of life, and therefore after his recovery, he rendereth thanks to God, exhorting others to the like, & to learn by his example, that God is rather merciful than severe and rigorous towards his children, and also that the fall from prosperity is sudden. This done, he returneth to prayer, promising to praise God for ever.  
ALl laud and praise, with heart and voice (O Lord) I give to thee: which didst not make my foes rejoice, but hast exalted me. O Lord my God to thee I cried, in all my pain and grief, thou gavest an ear, and didst provide to ease me with relief.  
verse 3 Of thy good will thou hast called back, my soul from hell to save  
Thou didst revive when strength did lack, & kept me from the grave.  
verse 4 Sing praise ye saints that prove & see, the goodness of the Lord:  
In memory of his majesty, rejoice with one accord.  
verse 5 For why? his anger but a space, doth last and flake again  
But in his favour and his grace, always doth life remain.  
Though gripes of grief, & pangs full sore, shall lodge with us all night:  
The Lord to joy shall us restore, before the day be light.  
verse 6 When I enjoyed the world at will, thus would I boast and say  
Tush, I am sure to feel none ill, this wealth shall not decay.  
verse 7 For thou (O Lord) of thy good grace, hadst sent me strength & aid  
But when thou turned away thy face, my mind was sore dismayed.  
verse 8 Wherefore again yet did I cry, to thee, O Lord of might:  
My God with plaints I did apply, and prayed both day & night.  
verse 9 What gain is in my blood said I, if death destroy my days?  
Doth dust declare thy majesty, or yet thy truth doth praise?  
verse 10 Wherefore my God some pity take, O Lord, I thee desire  
Do not this simple soul forsake, of help I thee require.  
verse 11 Then didst thou turn my grief and woe, unto a cheerful voice  
The mourning weed thou tookst me fro, & mad'st me to rejoice.  
verse 12 Wherefore my soul uncessantly, shall sing unto thy praise  
My Lord my God, to thee will I, give laud & thanks always.   

In te domine speravi. Psalm xxxi 1.  Hop. 
¶ David delivered from some great danger, in the desert of Maon or else where, first he rehearseth what meditation he had by the power of faith when death was before his eyes, his enemies being ready to take him: then he adjoineth the favour of God always to be ready to those that fear him. Finally he exhorteth all the faithful to trust in God and to love him, because he preserveth and strengtheneth them, as they may see by his example.  
sing this as the. 18. Psalm  
verse 1 O Lord I put my trust in thee, let nothing work me shame  
As thou art just deliver me, and set me quite from blame.  
verse 2 Hear me (O lord) & that anon, to help me make good speed.  
Be thou my rock, and house of stone, my fence in time of need.  
verse 3 For why? as stones thy strength is tried, thou art my fort and tower  
For thy name's sake be thou my guide, & lead me in thy power.  
verse 4 Pluck forth my feet, & break the snare, which they for me have laid  
Thou art my strength, and all my care, is for thy might and aid.  
verse 5 Into thy hands Lord I commit, my spirit which is thy dew  
For why? thou hast redeemed it (O Lord) thou God most true.  
verse 6 I hate such folk as will not part, from things that he abhorred,  
When they on trifles set their heart, my trust is in the Lord.  
verse 7 For I will in thy mercy joy, I see it doth excel  
Thou seest when aught would me annoy, & knowest my soul full well.  
verse 8 Thou hast not left me in their hand, that would me overcharge:  
But thou hast set me out of band to walk abroad at large.  

The second part.  
verse 9 9 Great grief (O Lord) doth me assail, some pity on me take:  
Mine eyes wax dim, my might doth fail, my womb for woe doth ache  
verse 10 My life is worn for grief & pain, my years in woe are past:  
My strength is gone, & through disdain, my bones corrupt & waste.  
verse 11 Among my foes I am a scorn, my friends are all dismayed:  
My neighbours and my kinsmen borne, to see me are afraid.  
verse 12 As men once dead are out of mind, so am I now forgot:  
As small effect in me they find, as in a broken pot.  
verse 13 I hard the brags of all the rout, their threats my mind did fray:  
How they conspired and went about, to take my life away.  
verse 14 But, Lord, I trust in thee for aid, not to be over trod:  
For I confess and still have said, thou art my Lord and God.  
verse 15 The length of all my life and age, O Lord, is in thy hand:  
Defend me from the wraths and rage, of them that me withstand.  
verse 16 To me thy servant (Lord) express, and show thy joyful face:  
And save me Lord, for thy goodness, thy mercy and thy grace.   

The third part.  
verse 17 Lord let me not be put to blame, for that on thee I call:  
But let the wicked bear their shame, and in the grave to fall.  
verse 18 Oh how great good hast thou in store, laid up full safe for them:  
That fear and trust in thee therefore, before the sons of men.  
verse 19 Thy presence shall them fence & guide, from all proud brags & wrongs  
Within thy place thou shalt them hide, from all the strife of tongues.  
verse 20 Thanks to the Lord that hath declared, on me his grace so far:  
Me to defend with watch and ward, as in a town of war.  
verse 21 Thus did I say both day and night, when I was sore oppressed:  
Lo, I was clean cast out of sight, yet heardst thou my request.  
verse 22 Ye saints, love ye the Lord I say, the faithful he doth guide:  
And to the proud he will repay, according to their pride.  
verse 23 Be strong, and God shall stay your heart, be bold and have a lust  
For sure the Lord will take your part, sith ye on him do trust.    

Beati quorum remissi sunt. Psalm xxxii  T. S. 
¶ David punished with grievous sickness for his sins, counteth them happy to whom God doth not imputs their transgressions. And after that he had confessed his s●nnes and obtained pardon, he exhorteth the wicked men to live godly, and the good to rejoice.  
sing this as the xxx Psalm  
verse 1 THe man is blessed, whose wickedness, the Lord hath clean remitted:  
And he whose sin & wretchedness, is hid & also covered.  
verse 2 And blessed is he to whom the Lord, imputeth not his sin:  
Which in his heart hath hid no guile, nor fraud is found therein.  
verse 3 For whilst that I kept close my sin, in silence and constraint:  
My bones did wear & waste away, with daily moan & plaint.  
verse 4 For night and day thy hand on me, so grievous was and smart:  
That all my blood and humours moist, to dryness did convert.  
verse 5 I did therefore confess my fault, and all my sins discover:  
The thou (O Lord) didst me forgive, & all my sins pass over.  
verse 6 The humble man shall pray therefore, and seek thee in due time:  
So that the floods of waters great, shall have no power on him.  
verse 7 When trouble and adversity, do compass me about:  
Thou art my refuge and my joy, & thou dost rid me out.  
verse 8 Come hither & I shall thee teach, how thou shalt walk a right:  
And will thee guide as I myself, have learned by proof & sight.  
verse 9 Be not so rude and ignorant, as is the horse and mule:  
Whose mouth with out a rain or bit, from harm thou canst not rule.  
verse 10 The wicked man shall manifold sorrows and griefs sustain:  
But unto him that trusts in God, his goodness shall remain.  
verse 11 Be merry therefore in the Lord, ye just lift up your voice:  
And ye of pure and perfect heart, be glad and eke rejoice.   

Exultate justi in domino. Psalm xxxiii  IH. 
¶ He exhorteth good men to praise God, for that he hath not only created all things, and by his providence governeth the same: but also is faithful in his promises. He understandeth man's heart, and scattereth the counsel of the wicked. So that no man can be preserved by any creature or man's strength: but they that put their confidence in his mercy, shall be preserved from all advecsitie.  
sing this as the xxx Psalm.  
verse 1 YE righteous in the Lord rejoice, it is a seemly sight:  
That upright men which thankful voice, should praise the god of might  
verse 2 Praise ye the lord with harp & song, in Psalms & pleasant things:  
With lute and instrument among, that soundeth with ten strings.  
verse 3 Sing to the Lord a song most new, with courage give him praise:  
verse 4 For why? his word is ever true, his works and all his ways.  
verse 5 To judgement, equity, and right, he hath a great good will:  
And with his gifts he doth delight, the earth throughout of fill.  
verse 6 For by the word of God alone, the heavens all were wrought:  
Their hosts & powers every eachone, his breath to pass hath brought.  
verse 7 The waters great-gathered hath he, on heaps within the shore:  
And hide them in the depth to be, as in an house of store.  
verse 8 All men on earth both least and most, fear God and keep his law:  
Ye that inhabit in each cost, dread him and stand in awe.  
verse 9 What he commanded wrought it was, at once with present speed:  
what he doth will is brought to pass, with full effect in deed.  
verse 10 The counsels of the nations rude, the Lord doth drive to nought,  
He doth defeat the multitude, of their devise and thought.  
verse 11 But his decres continue still, they never slake or suage:  
The motions of his mind and will, take place in every age.  

The second part.  
verse 12 And blessed are they to whom the Lord, as God & guide is known:  
whom he doth chose of mere accord, to take them as his own.  
verse 13 The Lord from heaven cast his sight, on men mortal by birth:  
verse 14 Considering from his seat of might, the dwells of the earth.  
verse 15 The lord I say, whose hand hath wrought, man's heart & doth it frame  
For he alone doth know the thought, & working of the same.  
verse 16 A king that trusteth in his host, shall nought prevail at length:  
The man that of his might doth boast, shall fall for all his strength.  
verse 17 The troops of horsemen eke shall fail, their sturdy steeds shall starve:  
The strength of horse shall not prevail, the rider to preserve.  
verse 18 But loo, the eyes of God intend, and watch to aid the just:  
With such as fear him to offend, and on his goodness trust.  
verse 19 That he of death and all distress, may set their soul from dread:  
And if that dearth the land oppress, in hunger them to feed.  
verse 20 Wherefore our soul doth still depend, on God our strength and stay:  
He is the shield us to defend, and drive all darts away.  
verse 21 Our soul in God hath joy and game, rejoicing in his might:  
For why? in his most holy name, we hope and much delight.  
verse 22 Therefore let thy goodness (O Lord) still present with us be:  
As we always with one accord, do only trust in thee.    

Benedicam domino. Psalm xxxiiii  T. S. 
¶ After David had escaped Achis, according as it is written in the. 1. Sam. 21. whom in this title he calleth Abimelech (which was a general name to all the kings of the Philistines) he praiseth God for his deliverance, provoking all others by his example to trust in God to fear and serve him, who defendeth the godly with his angels, and utterly destroyeth the wicked in their sins.  
Sing this as the xxx Psalm.  
verse 1 I Will give laud & honour both, unto the Lord always:  
And eke my mouth for evermore, shall speak unto his prays  
verse 2 I do delight to laud the Lord, in soul and eke in voice:  
That humble men and mortified, may hear and so rejoice.  
verse 3 Therefore see that ye magnify, with me the living Lord:  
And let us now exalt his name, together with one accord.  
verse 4 For I myself besought the Lord, he answered me again:  
And me delivered incontinent, from all my fear and pain.  
verse 5 Who so they be that him behold, shall see his light most clear:  
Their countenance shall not be dashed, they need it not to fear.  
verse 6 This silly wretch for some relief, unto the Lord did call:  
Who did him hear without delay, and rid him out of thrall.  
verse 7 The angel of the Lord doth pitch, his tents in every place:  
To save all such as fear the Lord, that nothing them deface.  
verse 8 Taste and consider well therefore, that God is good and just:  
O happy man that maketh him, his only stay and trust.  
verse 9 Fear ye the Lord his holy ones, above all earthly thing:  
For they that fear the living Lord, are sure to lack nothing.  
verse 10 The Lions shall be hongerbit, and pined with famine much:  
But as for them that fear the Lord, no lack shallbe to such.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Come near therefore my children dear, and to my words give ear:  
I shall you teach the perfect way, how you the Lord should fear.  
verse 12 Who is that man that would live long, and lead a blessed life?  
verse 13 See thou refrain thy tongue and lips, from all deceit and strife.  
verse 14 Turn back thy face from doing ill, and do the godly deed:  
Inquire for peace and quietness, and follow it with speed.  
verse 15 For why? the eyes of God above, upon the just are bend:  
His ears likewise do hear the plaint, of the poor innocent.  
verse 16 But he doth frown & bend his brows, upon the wicked train:  
And cut away the memory, that should of them remain.  
verse 17 But when the just do call and cry, the Lord doth hear them so:  
That out of pain and misery, forth with he lets them go.  
verse 18 The Lord is kind and strait at hand, to such as be contrite:  
He sautes also the sorrowful, the meek and poor in spirit.  
verse 19 Full many be the miseries, that righteous men do suffer:  
But out of all adversities, the Lord doth them deliver.  
verse 20 The Lord doth so preserve and keep, his very bones always:  
That not so much as one of them, doth perish or decay.  
verse 21 The sin shall slay the wicked man, which he himself hath wrought  
and such as hate the righteous man, shall soon be brought to nought.  
verse 22 But they that serve the living Lord, the Lord doth save them sound:  
and who that put their trust in him, nothing shall them confound.    

judice domine. psalm xxxv  I. H 
¶ So long as Saul was enemy to David, all that had any authority under him, to flatter their king, did also most cruelly persecute David: against whom he prayeth God to plead & to avenge his cause, that they may be taken in their nets and snares, which they laid for him, & his innocceny may be declared. And that the innocent which taketh part with him, may rejoice & praise the name of the Lord that thus delivereth his servant. And so he promiseth to speak forth the justice of the Lord, and to magnify his name all the days of his life.  
LOrd plead my cause against my foes, con-found their force and might: Fight on my part, against all those, that seek with me to fight. Lay hand up- 'pon thy spear and shield, thyself in armour dress: stand up for me and fight the field, to help me from distress.  
verse 3 Gird on thy sword and stop the way, my enemies to withstand:  
That thou unto my soul do say: lo I thy help at hand.  
verse 4 Confound them with rebuke and blame, that seek my soul to spill  
let them turn back & fly with shame, the think to work me il.  
verse 5 Let them disperse and fly abroad, as wind doth drive the dust:  
And that the angel of our God, their might away may thrust.  
verse 6 Let all their ways, be void of light, and slippery like to fall:  
And send thine angel with thy might, to persecute them al.  
verse 7 For why? without my fault they have, in secret set their grin:  
And for no cause have digged a cause, to take my soul therein.  
verse 8 When they think least & have no care, O Lord destroy them all:  
Let them be trapped in their own snare, and in their mischief fall.  
verse 9 And let my soul, my heart and voice, in God have joy and wealth:  
That in the lord I may rejoice, and in his saving health.  
verse 10 And then my bones shall speak and say, my parts shall all agree:  
O Lord though they do seem full gay, what man is like to thee?  

The second part.  
verse 11 Thou dost defend the weak from them, that are both stout and strong:  
and rid the poor from wicked men, that spoil and do them wrong.  
verse 12 My cruel foes against me rise, to witness things untrue:  
And to accuse me they devise, of that I never knew.  
verse 13 Where I to them did owe good will, they quit me with disdain:  
That they should pay my good with ill, my soul doth sore complain  
verse 14 When they were sick I mourned therefore, and clad myself in sack:  
With fasting I did faint full sore, to pray I was not slack.  
verse 15 As they had been my brethren dear, I did myself behave:  
As one that maketh woeful cheer, about his mother's grave.  
verse 16 But they at my disease did joy, and gather on a rout:  
Yea abject slaves at me did toy, with mocks and checks full stout.  
verse 17 The belly gods and flattering train, that all good things deride:  
At me do grin with great disdain, and pluck their mouth aside.  
verse 18 Lord when wilt thou amend this gear, why dost thou stay & pause?  
Oh rid my soul mine only dear, out of these lions claws.  
verse 19 And then will I give thanks to thee, before thy church always:  
And where as most of people be, there will I show they praise.  
verse 20 Let not my foes prevail on me, which hate me for no fault:  
Nor yet to wink or turn their eye, that causeless me assault.   

The third part.  
verse 21 O peace no word they think or say, their talk is all untrue:  
They still consult and would betray, all those that peace ensue.  
verse 22 With open mouth they run at me, they gape, they laugh they fleer:  
Well, well, say they, our eye doth see, the thing that we desire.  
verse 23 But Lord thou seest what ways they take, seize not this gear to mend  
Be not far of, nor me forsake, as men that fail their friend.  
verse 24 Awake, arise, and stir abroad, defend me in my right:  
Revenge my cause my Lord my God, and aid me with they might  
verse 25 According to they righteousness, my Lord God set me free:  
and let not them their pride express, nor triumph over me.  
verse 26 Let not their hearts rejoice & cry, there, there, this gear goeth trim  
Nor give them cause to say on high, we have our will of him.  
verse 27 Confound them with rebuke and shame, that joy when I do mourn:  
and pay them home with spite & blame, that brag at me with scorn.  
verse 28 Let them be glad and eke rejoice, which love mine upright way:  
and they all times with heart and voice, shall praise the lord & say:  
verse 29 Great is the Lord, and doth excel, for why he doth delight:  
To see his servants prosper well, that is his pleasant sight.  
verse 30 Wherefore my tongue I will apply, thy righteousness to praise:  
Unto the Lord my God will I, sing laudes with thanks always.    

Dixit iniustus. Psalm xxxvi  I. H. 
¶ David grievously vexed by the wicked, doth complain of their malice & wickedness. Then he turneth to consider the unspeakable goodness of God toward all creatures. But specially towards his children, that by faith there of he may be comforted and assured of his deliverance by this ordinary course of gods work, who in the end destroyeth the wicked, and saveth the just.  
Sing this as the. xxxv. psal.  
verse 1 THe wicked with his works unjust, doth thus persuade his heart:  
That of the Lord he hath no trust, his fear is set apart.  
verse 2 Yet doth he joy in his estate, to walk as he began:  
So long till he deserve the hate of God and eke of man.  
verse 3 His words are wicked, vile, and nought, his tongue no truth doth tell:  
Yet at no hand will he be taught, which way he may do well.  
verse 4 When he should sleep, them doth he muse, his mischief to fulfil:  
No wicked ways doth he refuse, nor nothing that is il.  
verse 5 But Lord thy goodness doth ascend, above the heavens high:  
So doth thy truth itself extend unto the cloudy sky.  
verse 6 Much more than hills so high and steep, thy justice is expressed:  
Thy judgements like to seas most deep, thou savest both man & beast  
verse 7 Thy mercy is above all things, O God it doth excel:  
In trust whereof as in thy wings, the sons of men shall dwell.  
verse 8 Within thy house they shall be fed, with plenty at their will:  
Of all delight they shallbe sped, and take thereof their fill.  
verse 9 For why? the well of life so pure, did overflow from thee  
And in they light we are full sure, the lasting light to see.  
verse 10 From such as thee desire and know, let not thy grace departed:  
Thy righteousness declare and show, to men of upright heart.  
verse 11 Let not the proud on me prevail, O Lord of thy good grace:  
Nor let the wicked me assail, to throw me out of place.  
verse 12 But they in their device shall fall, that wicked works maintain:  
They shallbe overthrown withal, and never rise again.   

Noli emulari. Psalm xxxvii  W. W. 
¶ Because the godly should not wonder to see wicked men prosper in this world: the prophet showeth that all things shall be granted according to their hearts desire to them that love and fear God, and they that do the contrary, although they seem to flourish for a time, shall at length perish.  
sing this as the. xxxv Psalm.  
verse 1 CRudge not to see the wicked men, in wealth to flourish still:  
Nor yet envy such as to ill, have bend and set their wil  
verse 2 For as green grass & flourishing herbs, are cut & whither away  
So shall their great prosperity, soon pass, fade, and decay.  
verse 3 Trust thou therefore in God alone, to do well give thy mind:  
So shalt thou have the land as thine, & there sure food shalt find.  
verse 4 In God set all thy heart's delight, and look what thou wouldst have:  
Or else canst wish in all the world, thou needst it not to crave.  
verse 5 Cast both thyself and thine affairs, on God with perfect trust:  
And thou shalt see with patience, the effect both sure and just.  
verse 6 The perfect life and godly name, he will clear as the light:  
So that the sun even at noon days, shall not shine half so bright  
verse 7 Be still therefore and steadfastly, on God see thou wait then:  
Not shrinking for the prosperous state, of lewd and wicked men.  
verse 8 Shake of despite, envy, and hate, at least in any wise:  
Their wicked steps avoid and fly, and follow not their guise.  
verse 9 For every wicked man will God, destroy both more and less:  
But such as trust in him are sure, the land for to possess.  
verse 10 Watch but a while and thou shalt see, no more the wicked train:  
No not so much as house or place, where once he did remain.  

The second part.  
verse 11 But merciful and humble men, enjoy shall sea and land:  
In rest and peace they shall rejoice, for nought shall then withstand  
verse 12 The lewd men and malicious, against the just conspire:  
They gnash their teeth at him, as men, which do his bane desire.  
verse 13 But while the lewd men thus do think, the Lord laughs them to scorn  
for why he seeth their term approach, when they shall sigh & morn.  
verse 14 The wicked have their sword out drawn, their bow eke have they bend  
To overthrow and kill the poor, as they the right way went.  
verse 15 But the same sword shall years their hearts, which was to kill the just  
likewise the bow shall break to shivers, wherein they put their trust.  
verse 16 doubtless the just man's poor estate, is better a great deal more:  
Then all these lewd & worldy men's rich pomp and heaped store.  
verse 17 For be their power never so strong, God will it overthrow:  
Where contrary he doth preserve, the humble men and low.  
verse 18 He seeth by his great providence, the good men's trade and way:  
And will give them inheritance, which never shall decay.  
verse 19 They shall not be discouraged, when some are hard bestead:  
When other shall be hungerbit, they shall be clad and fed.  
verse 20 For whosoever wicked is, and enemy to the Lord:  
shall quail, yea melt even as lambs grease, or smoke that flieth abroad.   

The third part.  
verse 21 Behold the wicked borroweth much, and never paithe again:  
Whereas the just by liberal gifts, makes many glad and fain.  
verse 22 For they, whom God doth bless, shall have the land for heritage:  
And they whom he doth curse likewise, shall perish in his rage.  
verse 23 The lord the just man's ways doth guide, & gives him good success  
To every thing he takes in hand, he sendeth good address.  
verse 24 Though that he fall, yet is he sure, not utterly to quail:  
Because the lord stretches out his hand, at need & doth not fail.  
verse 25 I have been young and now am old, yet did I never see:  
The just man left, or else his seed, to beg for misery.  
verse 26 But gives always most liberally, and lends where as is need:  
His children and posterity, receive of God their meed.  
verse 27 Flee vice therefore and wickedness, and virtue do embrace:  
So God shall grant thee long to have, in earth a dwelling place  
verse 28 For God so loveth equity, and shows to his such grace:  
That he preserves then evermore, but stroyes the wicked race.  
verse 29 Where as the good and godly men, inherit shall the land:  
Having as Lords all thing therein, in their own power and hand  
verse 30 The just man's mouth doth ever speak, of matters wise and high:  
His tongue doth talk to edify, with truth and equity.  
verse 31 For in his heart the law of God, his Lord doth still abide:  
So that where ever he goes or walks, his foot can never flyde.  
verse 32 The wicked like a ravening wolf, the just man doth beset:  
By all means seeking him to kill, if he fall in his net.   

The fourth part.  
verse 33 Though he should fall into his hands, yet god would succour send:  
Though men against him sentence give, god would him yet defend.  
verse 34 Wait thou on God, and keep his way, he shall preserve thee then:  
The earth to rule, & thou shalt see, destroyed these wicked men.  
verse 35 The wicked have I seen most strong, and placed in high degree:  
Flourishing in all wealth and store, as doth the Laurel tree.  
verse 36 But suddenly he passed away, and lo he was quite gone:  
them I him sought, but could scarce find, the place where dwelled such one  
verse 37 Mark and behold the perfit man how god doth him increase:  
For the just man shall have at length, great joy with rest & peace.  
verse 38 As for transgressors woe to them, destroyed they shall all be:  
God will cut of their budding race, and rich posterity.  
verse 39 But the salvation of the just, doth come from God above:  
Who in their trouble sends then aid, of his mere grace, and love.  
verse 40 God doth them help, save and deliver, from lewd men and unjust:  
And still will save them whilst that they, in him do put their trust.    

Domine ne in furore. Psalm xxxviii  I. H. 
¶ David lying sick of some grievous ●isease, acknowledgeth himself to be chastised of the lord for his sins, and therefore prayeth God to turn away his wrath, he uttexeth the greatness of his grief by many words and circumstances, as wounded with the arrows of God's ire, forsaken of his friends, evil entreated of his enemies, but in the end with firm confidence, be commendeth his cause to God, and hopeth for speedy help at his hand.  
sing this as the. xxxv Psalm.  
verse 1 Put me not to rebuke O Lord, in thy provoked ire:  
Ne in thy heavy wrath O lord, correct me I desire.  
verse 2 Thine arrows do stick fast in me, thy hand doth press me sore  
verse 3 And in my flesh no health at all, appeareth any more  
And all this is by reason of, thy wrath that I am in:  
Nor any rest is in my bones, by reason of my sin.  
verse 4 For lo, my wicked doings Lord, above my head are gone:  
As greater load than I can bear, they lie me sore upon.  
verse 5 My wounds stink and are festered sore, and loathsome is to see:  
Which all through mine own foolishness, betideth unto me.  
And I in careful wise am brought, in trouble and distress:  
verse 6 That I go wailing all the day, my doleful heaviness.  
verse 7 My loins are filled with sore disease, my flesh hath no whole part:  
verse 8 I feeble am and broken sore, I roar for grief of heart.  
verse 9 Thou know'st Lord my desire, my groans, are open in thy sight:  
verse 10 my heart doth pant, my strength hath failed, my eyes have lost their light  
verse 11 My lovers and my wont friends, stand looking on my woe:  
And eke my kinsmen far a way, are me departed fro.  
verse 12 They that did seek my life, laid snares, & they that sought the way  
To do me hurt, spoke lies, & thought on treason all the day.  

The second part.  
verse 13 But as a deaf man I became, that cannot hear at all:  
verse 14 And as one dumb that opens not, his mouth to speak withal.  
verse 15 For all my confidence O Lord, is wholly set on thee:  
verse 16 O Lord thou Lord that art my God, thou shalt give ear to me.  
This did I crave that they my foes, triumph not over me:  
verse 17 For when my foot did slip, than they, did joy my fall to see.  
And truly I poor wretch am set, in place a woeful wight:  
And eke my griefful heaviness, is ever in my sight.  
verse 18 For while that I my wickedness, in humble wise confess:  
And while I for my sinful deeds, my sorrows do express:  
verse 19 My foes do still remain alive, and mighty are also:  
And they that hate me wrongfully, in number hugely grow.  
verse 20 They stand against me that my good, with evil do repay:  
Because that good and honest things, I do ensue always.  
verse 21 Forsake me not O Lord my God, be thou not far away:  
verse 22 Hast me to help, my Lord my God, my safety and my stay.    

Dixi custodiam. psalm xxxix  I. H 
¶ David uttereth with what great grief & bitterness of mind he was driven to these outrageous complaints of his infirmities, for he confesseth that when he had determined silence, that he braced forth yet into words that he would not, through the greatness of his grief. Then he re●erseth certain requests which taste of infirmity of man, & mireth with them many prayers, but all to show a mind wonderfully troubled, that it may plainly appear how he did strive mightily against death and desperation.  
Sing this as the xxxv psal.  
verse 1 I Said I will look to my ways, for fear I should go wrong:  
I will take heed all times that I, offend not in my tongue.  
verse 2 As with a bit I will keep fast, my mouth with force and might  
Not once to whisper all the while, the wicked are in sight.  
verse 3 I held my tongue and spoke no word, but kept me close and still:  
Yea from good talk I did refrain, but sore against my wil  
verse 4 My heart waxed hot within my breast, with mustng thought, & doubt:  
Which did increase, and stir the fire, at last these words braced out  
verse 5 Lord, number out my life and days, which yet I have not past:  
So that I may be certified, how long my life shall last.  
verse 6 Lord thou hast pointed out my life, in length much like a span:  
Mine age is nothing unto thee, so vain is every man.  
verse 7 Man walketh like a shade, and doth in vain himself annoy:  
In getting goods, and cannot tell, who shall the same enjoy.  
verse 8 Now Lord sith things this wise do frame, what help do I desire?  
Of truth my help doth hang on thee, I nothing else require▪  

The second part.  
verse 9 From all the sins that I have done, Lord quite me out of hand:  
And make me not a scorn to fools, that nothing understand.  
verse 10 I was as dumb, and to complain, no trouble might me move:  
Because I know it was thy work, my patience for to prove.  
verse 11 Lord take from me thy scourge & plague, I can them not withstand:  
I faint and pine away for fear, of thy most heavy hand.  
verse 12 When thou for sin dost man rebuke, he waxeth woe and wan:  
As doth a cloth the moths have fret, so vain a thing is man.  
verse 13 Lord hear my suit & give good heed, regard my tears that fall:  
I sojourn like a stranger here, as did my father's al.  
verse 14 Oh spare a little give me space, my strength for to restore:  
Before I go away from hence, and shall be seen no more.    

Expectans expectavi. Psalm xl  I. H. 
¶ David delivered from great danger, doth magnify and praise the grace of God for his deliverance, and commendeth his providence towards all mankind. Then doth he promise to give himself wholly to God service, and so declare how God is truly worshipped. Afterward he giveth thanks and praiseth God, and having complained of his enemies, with good courage, he calleth for aid and secure.  
sing this as the. xxxv Psalm.  
verse 1 I Waited long and sought the Lord, and patiently did bear,  
At length to me he did accord, my voice & cry to hear.  
verse 2 He plucked me from the lake so deep, out of the mire and clay  
And on a rock he set my feet, and he did guide my way.  
verse 3 To me he taught a Psalm of praise, which I must show abroad:  
And sing new songs of thanks always, unto the Lord our God.  
verse 4 When all the folk these things shall see, as people much afraid:  
Then they unto the Lord will flee, and trust upon his aid.  
verse 5 O blessed is he whose hope and heart, doth in the Lord remain:  
That which the proud doth take no part, nor such as lie and fain.  
verse 6 For Lord my God thy wondrous deeds, in greatness far do pass:  
Thy favour towards us exceeds, all things that ever was.  
verse 7 When I intend and do devise, thy works abroad to show:  
To such a ceckening they do rise, thereof no end I know.  
verse 8 Burnt offerings thou delightest not in, I know thy whole desire:  
With sacrifice to purge their sin, thou dost no man require.  
verse 9 Meat offering and sacrifice, thou wouldst not have at all:  
But thou O lord hast open made, mine ears to hear withal.  
verse 10 But then said I, behold and look, I come a mean to be:  
For in the volume of thy book, thus it is said of me.  
verse 11 That I O god should do thy mind, which thing doth like me well:  
For in my heart thy law I find, fast placed there to dwell.  
verse 12 Thy justice and thy righteousness, in great resorts I tell:  
behold my tongue no time doth cease, O Lord thou knowest full well.  

The second part.  
verse 13 I have not hid within my breast, thy goodness as by stealth:  
But I declare and have expressed, thy truth and saving health.  
verse 14 I keep not close thy loving mind, that no man should it know:  
The trust that in thy truth I find, to all the church I show.  
For I with mischiefs many one, am sore beset about:  
My sins increase and so come on, I cannot spy them out.  
verse 15 For why in number they exceed, the hears upon my head:  
My heart doth faint for very dread, that I almost am dead.  
verse 16 With speed sand help and set me free, O lord I thee require:  
Make haste with aid to succour me, O Lord at my desire.  
verse 17 Let them sustain rebuke and shame, that seek my soul to spill:  
drive back my foes and then defaine, that wish and would me il.  
verse 18 For their it feats do them descry, that would deface my name:  
Always at me they rail and cry, fie on him, fie for shame.  
verse 19 Let them in thee have joy and wealth, that seek to thee always:  
That those that love thy saving health, may say to god be praise.  
verse 20 But as for me I am but poor, oppressed and brought full low:  
Yet thou O lord wilt me restore, to health full well I know.  
verse 21 For why thou art my hope and trust, my refuge help and stay:  
Wherefore my God as thou art just, with me no time delay.    

Beatus qui intelligit. psalm xli  T. S. 
¶ David being grievously afflicted, blesseth them that pity his case, & complaineth of the treason of his own friends and familiars, as came to pass in judas. Ioh xu After he feeling the great mercies of god, gently chastising him, and not suffering his enemies to triumph against him, giveth most hearty thanks unto God.  
THe man is blessed that careful is, the needy to consider: for in the season perilous, the lord will him deliver. The Lord will make him safe and sound and happy in the land: And he will not deliver him, into his enemies hand.  
verse 3 And in his bed when he lieth sick, the lord will him restore:  
And thou O Lord wilt turn to health, his sickness and his sore.  
verse 4 Then in my sickness thus say I, have mercy Lord on me:  
And heal my soul which is full woe, that I offended thee.  
verse 5 Mine enemies wished me ill in heart, and thus of me did say:  
When shall he die that all his name, may vanish quite away?  
verse 6 And when they come to visit me, they ask if I do well:  
But in their heart's mischief they hatch, and to their mates it tell.  
verse 7 They bite their lips & whisper so, as though they would me charm:  
And cast their fetches how to trap me with some mortal harm.  
verse 8 Some grievous sin hath brought him to this sickness, say they plain  
He is so low that without doubt, rise can he not again.  
verse 9 The man also that I did trust, with me did use deceit:  
Who at my table ate my bread, the same for me laid wait.  
verse 10 Have mercy Lord on me therefore, and let me preserved:  
That I may render unto them, the things they have deserved.  
verse 11 By this I know assuredly, to be beloved of thee:  
when that mine enemies have no cause to triumph over me.  
verse 12 But in my right thou hast me kept, and maintained always,  
And in thy presence place assigned, where I shall dwell for aye.  
verse 13 The Lord the God of Israel, be praised evermore:  
Even so be it Lord will I say, even so be it therefore.   

Quemadmodum desiderat. Psalm xlii  I. H. 
¶ The prophet grievously complaineth, that being letred by his persecutors, he could not be present in the congregation of god's people: protesting that although he was separate in body from them: yet his heart was thither affectioned. And last of all he showeth that he was not so far overcomen with these sorrows & thoughts, but that he continually put his confidence in the Lord.  
Sing this as the xxxv psal  
verse 1 LIke as the heart doth breath & bray, the wellsprings to obtain:  
So doth my soul desire always, with the Lord to remain  
verse 2 My soul doth thirst & would draw near, the living god of might:  
Oh when shall. I come & appear, in presence of his sight?  
verse 3 The tears all times are my repast, which from mine eyes do slide:  
When wicked men cry out so fast, where now is god thy guide?  
verse 4 Alas what grief is it to think, what freedom once I had?  
Therefore my soul as at pits brink, is most heavy and sad.  
When I did march in good array, furnished with my train:  
Unto the temple was our way, with songs & hearts most fain.  
verse 5 My soul, why art thou sad always, & freatst thus in my breast?  
Trust still in God, for him to praise, I hold it ever best.  
By him have I secure at need, against all pain and grief:  
He is my God, which with all speed, will hast to send relief.  
verse 6 And this my soul within me Lord, doth faint to think upon:  
The land of jordan, and record the little hill Hermon.  
verse 7 One grief an other in doth call, as clouds burst out their voice:  
The bloods of evil that do fall, run over me with noise.  
verse 8 Yet I by day felt his goodness, and help at all assays:  
Likewise by night I did not cease, the living God to praise.  
verse 9 I am persuaded thus to say, to him with pure pretence:  
O lord thou art my guide and stay, my rock, and my defence.  
Why do I then in pensiveness, hanging the head thus walk:  
while that mine enemy me oppress, and vex me with their talk?  
verse 10 For why? they pierce mine inward parts, with pangs to be abhorred:  
when they cry out with stubborn hearts, where is thy God, thy Lord?  
verse 11 So soon why dost thou faint & quail, my soul with pains oppressed?  
with thoughts why dost thyself assail, so sore within my breast?  
verse 12 Trust in the Lord the God always, and thou the time shalt see:  
To give him thanks with laud & praise, for health restored to thee.   

judica me deus. Psalm xliii  T. S. 
¶ He prayeth to be delivered from them which conspire with Absalon, to the end he might joyfully praise God, in his holy congregation.  
verse 1 judge and revenge my cause (O Lord) from them that evil be:  
From wicked and deceitsul men, O Lord deliver me.  
verse 2 For of my strength thou art the god, why putst thou me thee fro?  
And why walk I so heavily, oppressed with my foe?  
verse 3 Send out thy light, and eke thy truth, and lead me with thy grace:  
Which may conduct me to thy hill, and to thy dwelling place.  
verse 4 Then shall I to the altar go, of God my joy and cheer:  
And on my harp give thanks to thee, O god my god most dear.  
verse 5 Why art thou then so sad my soul? and fretst thus in my breast?  
Still trust in God, for him to praise, I hold it always best.  
By him I have deliverance, against all pains and grief:  
He is my God, which doth always, at need send me relief.   

Deus auribus nostris. psalm xliiii  T. S. 
A most earnest prayer made in the name of the faithful, when they are afflicted by their enemies, for sustanig the quarrel of god's word, according to the exposition of S. Paul. Rom. viii  
Our ears have heard our fathers tell, & reave- rently record: the wondrous works, the thou hast done in alder time (O lord.) How thou didst cast the gentiles out, & stroidst them with strong hand, planting our fathers in their place & gavest to them their land.  
verse 3 They conquered not by sword nor strength, the land of thy behest:  
But by thy hand, thy arm & grace, because thou lovedst them best.  
verse 4 Thou art my king O God that holp, jacob in sundry wise.  
verse 5 Led with thy power we threw down such, as did against us rise  
verse 6 I trusted not in bow ne sword, they could not save me sound:  
verse 7 Thou keep'st us from our enemies rage, thou didst our foes confounded.  
verse 8 And still we boast of thee our God, and praise thy holy name:  
verse 9 Yet now thou goest not with our host, but leavest us to shame.  
verse 10 Thou mad'st us flee before our foes, and so were over trod:  
Our enemies robbed, & spoiled our goods, when we were spersed abroad.  
verse 11 Thou hast us given to our foes, as sheep for to be slain:  
Amongst the heathen everywhere, scattered we do remain.  
verse 12 The people thou hast sold like slaves, and as a thing of nought:  
For profit none thou hadst thereby, no gain at all was sought.  
verse 13 And to our neighbours thou hast made, of us a laughing stock:  
And those that round about us dwell, at us do grin and mock.  

The second part.  
verse 14 Thus we serve for none other use, but for a common talk:  
They mock, they scorn, & nod their heads, where ever they go or walk.  
verse 15 I am a shamed continually, to hear these wicked men:  
Yea so I blush, that all my face, with red is covered then.  
verse 16 For why? we hear such slanderoous words, such false report, & lies:  
That death it is to see their wrongs, their threatenings, & their cries.  
verse 17 For all this, we forgot not thee, nor yet thy covenant broke:  
verse 18 We turn not back our hearts from thee, nor yet thy paths forsake.  
verse 19 yet thou hast trod us down to dust, where dens of Dragons be:  
And covered us with shade of death, and great adversity.  
verse 20 If we had our God's name forgot, & help of Idols sought:  
verse 21 would not god then have tried this out? for he doth know our thought  
verse 22 Nay, nay, for thy name's sake, O lord, always are we slain thus:  
As sheep unto the shambles sent, right so they deal with us.  
verse 23 Cp Lord: why sleepest thou? awake, and leave us not for all?  
verse 24 Why hidest thou thy countenance, and dost forget our thrall  
verse 25 For down to dust, our soul is brought, & we now at last cast:  
Our belly like as it were glude, unto the ground cleaves fast.  
verse 26 Rise up therefore for our defence, and help us Lord at need:  
He thee beseech for thy goodness, to rescue us with speed.    

Eructavit. Psalm xlv  I H. 
¶ The majesty of Solomon, his honour, strength, beauty, riches, and power are praised, and also his marriage with the Egyptian baing an heathen woman is blessed, if that she can renounce her people, and the love of her country, and give herself wholly to her husband. Under the which figure, the wonderful majesty, and the increase of the kingdom of Christ, and the Church his spouse, now taken of the gentiles, is described.  
Sing this as the. xxv. psal.  
verse 1 MY heart doth take in hand, some godly song to sing:  
The praise that I shall show therein, pertaineth to the king.  
verse 2 My tongue shallbe as quick, his honour to indite:  
As is the pen of any Scribe, that useth fast to write.  
verse 3 O fairest of all men, thy speech is pleasant pure:  
For God hath blessed thee with gifts, for ever to endure.  
verse 4 About thee gird thy sword, O prince of might elect:  
With honour, glory, and renown, thy person pure is decked.  
verse 5 Go forth with godly speed, in meekness, truth, and right:  
And thy right hand shall thee instruct, in works of dreadful might.  
verse 6 Thine arrows sharp and keen, their hearts so sore shall sting:  
That folk shall fall and kneel to thee, yea, all thy foes, O king.  
verse 7 Thy royal seat, O Lord, for ever shall remain:  
Because the sceptre of thy realm, doth righteousness maintain.  
verse 8 Because thou lovest the right, and dost the ill detest:  
God, even thy God, hath pointed thee, with joy above the rest.  
verse 9 With mirth, and savours sweet, thy clothes are all besprede:  
When thou dost from thy palace pass, therein to make thee glad.  
verse 10 Kings daughters do attend, in fine and rich array:  
At thy right hand, the queen doth stand, in gold, & garments gay.  

The second part.  
verse 11 O daughter, take good heed, incline, and give good ear:  
Thou must forget thy kindred all, and father's house most dear.  
verse 12 Then shall the king desire, thy beauty fair and trim:  
For why? he is the Lord thy God, and thou must worship him.  
verse 13 The daughters then of tire, with gifts full rich to see:  
And all the wealthy of the land, shall make their suit to thee.  
verse 14 The daughter of the king, is glorious to behold:  
Within his closet, she doth sit, all decked in beaten gold.  
verse 15 In robes well wrought with needle, with many a pleasant thing:  
With virgin's fair, on her to weight, she cometh to the king.  
verse 16 Thus are they brought with joy, and mirth on every side:  
Into the palace of the king, and there do they abide.  
verse 17 In stead of parents left (O queen) the change so stands:  
Thou shalt have sons, whom thou mayst set, as princes in all lands.  
verse 18 Wherefore thy holy name, all ages shall record:  
The people shall give thanks to thee, for evermore, O Lord.    

Deus noster refugium. Psalm xlvi I.  Hop. 
¶ A song of thanks giving, for the deliverance of jerusalem, after Senacherib with his army was driven away, or some other like sudden, and marvelous deliverance, by the myghly hand of God. Whereby the Prophet commending this great benefit, doth exhort the faithful, to give themselves wholly into the hand of God, doubting nothing, but that under his protection, they shallbe safe against all the assaults of their enemies.  
THe Lord is our defence and aid, the strength whereby we stand: when we with woe are much dismayed, he is our help at hand. though th'earth remove, we will not fear, though hills so high and steep: be thrust and hurled here and there, within the sea so deep.  
verse 3 No, though the waves, do rage so sore, that all the banks it spills:  
And though it over flow the shore, & beat down mighty hills.  
verse 4 For one fair flood, doth send abroad, his pleasant streams a pace:  
To fresh the city of our God, and wash his holy place.  
verse 5 In midst of her the Lord doth dwell, she can no whit decay:  
All things against her that rebel, the Lord will truly stay.  
verse 6 The Heathen folk, the kingdoms fear, the people make a noise:  
The earth doth melt, & not appear, when god puts forth his voice.  
verse 7 The Lord of hosts, doth take our part, to us he hath an eye:  
Our hope of health, with all our heart, on jacob's God doth lie.  
verse 8 Come, here, & see, with mind and thought, the working of our God:  
What wonders he himself hath wrought, throughout the earth abroad.  
verse 9 By him all wars are hushed, and gone, which countries did conspire:  
Their bows he broke, & spears each one, their Charets brent with fire.  
verse 10 Leave of therefore (saith he) & know, I am a God most stout:  
Among the Heathen high & low, and all the earth throughout  
verse 11 The Lord of hosts doth us defend, he is our strength and tower:  
On jacob's God, do we depend, and on his mighty power.   

Omnes gentes. Psalm xlvii  I H. 
¶ The Prophet exhorteth all people, to the worship of the true and ever living Got, commending the mercies of God, toward the posterity of jacob: and after prophesieth of the kingdom of Christ in this time of the Gospel.  
sing this as the xlv Psalm  
verse 1 YE people all in one accord, clap hands, and eke rejoice:  
Be glad, & sing unto the Lord, with sweet & pleasant voice.  
verse 2 For high the Lord & dreadful is, with wonders manifold:  
A mighty king he is truly, in all the earth extolled.  
verse 3 The people shall he make to be, unto our bondage thrall:  
And underneath our feet he shall, the nations make to fall,  
verse 4 For us, the heritage he chose, which we possess alone:  
The flowering worship of jacob, his well-beloved one.  
verse 5 Our God ascended up on hy, with joy and pleasant noise:  
The Lord goeth up above the sky, with trumpets royal voice.  
verse 6 Sing praises to our God, sing praise, sing praises to our king:  
For God is king of all the earth, all skilful praises sing.  
verse 7 God on the heathen reins, & sits, upon his holy throne:  
The princes of the people have, them joined every one.  
verse 8 To Abraham's people, for our God, which is exalted high:  
Us with a buckler doth defend, the earth continually.   

Magnus dominus. Psalm xlviii  
¶ A notable deliverance of Jerusalem, from the hands of many kings is mentioned, for the which thanks are given to God, and the estate of that City is praised, that hath god so presently all all times ready to defend them: this Psalm seemeth to be made in the time of Achaz, josaphat, Asa, or Ezechia, for in their times chief, was the City by foreign Princes assaulted.  
Sing this as the. xlvi Psalm.  
verse 1 GReat is the Lord, & with great praise, to be advanced still:  
Within the city of our Lord, upon his holy hill.  
verse 2 Mount Zion is a pleasant place, it gladdeth all the land:  
The City of the mighty king, on her northside doth stand.  
verse 3 Within the Palaces thereof, God is a refuge known:  
For lo, the kings were gathered, and together eke were gone?  
verse 4 But when they did behold it so, they wondered, and they were  
Astonished much and suddenly, were driven back with fear.  
verse 5 Great terror there on them did fall, for every woe, they cry  
As doth a woman, when she shall go travail by and by.  
verse 6 As thou with eastern wind the ships, upon the sea dost break:  
So they were stayed, and even as, we heard our fathers speak:  
verse 7 So in the city of the Lord, we saw, as it was told:  
Yea, in the city, which our Lord, for ever will uphold.  
verse 8 O Lord we wait, and do attend, on thy good help and grace:  
For which we do all times attend, within thy holy place.  
verse 9 O Lord, according to thy name, for ever is thy praise:  
And thy right hand, O Lord, is full, of righteousness always.  
Let, for thy judgements, Zion mount, fulfilled be with joys:  
And eke of juda, grant, O Lord, the daughter to rejoice.  
verse 10 Go, walk about all Zion hill, yea round about her go:  
And tell the towers, that thereupon, are builded in a row.  
verse 11 And mark ye well, her bulwarks all, behold her towers there:  
That ye may tell thereof to them, that after shallbe here.  
verse 12 For this God is our God, our God, for evermore is he:  
Yea and unto the death also, our guider shall he be.   

Audite haec omnes. Psalm xlix  T. S. 
¶ The holy ghost calleth all men to the consideration of man's life, showing, them not to be most happy, that are most wealthy, and therefore not to be feared: but contrariwise, he lifteth up our minds, to consider, how all things are ruled by God's providence: who, as he judgeth these worldly misers to everlasting torments: so doth he preserve his, and will reward them in the day of the resurrection. 1. Thes. 1.  
Sing this as the xiu psal.  
verse 1 ALL people, hearken, and give ear, to that, that I shall tell:  
Both high, & low, both rich, & poor, the in the world do dwell.  
verse 2 For why? my mouth shall make discourse, of many things rightwise.  
In understanding shall my heart, his study excercise.  
verse 3 I will incline mine ear to know, the parables so dark:  
And open all my doubtful speech, in metre on my harp.  
verse 4 Why should I fear afflictions, or any careful toil:  
Or else my foes, which at my heels, are priest, my life to spoil?  
verse 5 For as for such, as riches have, wherein their trust is most:  
And they, which of their treasures great, themselves do brag, & boast:  
verse 6 There is not one of them that can, his brother's death red: me:  
Or that can give a price to God, sufficient for him.  
verse 7 It is to great a price to pay, none can thereto attain:  
verse 8 Or that he might his life prolong, or not in grave remain.  
verse 9 They see wise men, as well as fools, subject unto death's hands:  
And being ded, strangers possesses, their goods, their rents, their lands.  
verse 10 Their care is, to build houses fair, and so determine sure?  
To make their name right great in earth, for ever to endure.  
verse 11 Yet shall no man always enjoy, high honour, wealth and rest:  
But shall at length taste of deaths cup, as well as the brute beasts.  

The second part.  
verse 12 And though they try their foolish thoughts, to be most lewd, & vain:  
Their children yet approve their talk, & in like sin remain.  
verse 13 As sheep into the fold are brought, so shall they into grave:  
Death shall them eat, and in that day, the just shall Lordship have.  
Their image and their royal port, shall fade and quite decay:  
When as from house, to pit they pass, with woe, and weal away.  
verse 14 But God will surely preserve me, from death, and endless pain:  
Because he will of his good grace, my soul receive again.  
verse 15 If any man wax wondrous rich, fear not, I say, therefore:  
Although the glory of his house, increaseth more and more.  
verse 16 For when he dieth of all these things, nothing shall he receive:  
His glory will not follow him, his pomp will take her leave.  
verse 17 Yet in this life he takes himself, the happiest under sun:  
And others likewise flatter him, saying, all is well done.  
verse 18 And presuppose he live as long, as did his father's old:  
Yet must he needs at length give place, & be brought to deaths fold.  
verse 19 Thus man to honour God hath called, yet doth he not consider:  
But like brute beast so doth he live, which turn to dust & powder.    


Deus deorum. psalm. L.  W. W. 
¶ He prophesieth how God will call all nations by the Gospel, and require no other Sacrifices of his people, but confession of his benefits, & thanks giving, and how he detesteth all such as seem zealous of ceremonies, and not of the pure word of god only.  
THe mighty God, th'eternal hath thus spoke: and all the world, he will call and provoke: even from the East, and so forth to the West, from toward Zion which place him liketh best, God will appear in beauty most excellent.  
verse 3 Our God will come before that long time be spent:  
Devouring fire, shall go before his face  
A great tempest, shall round about him trace.  
verse 4 Then shall he call, the earth and heaven bright  
To judge his folk, with equity and right.  
verse 5 Saying go to, and now my saints assemble,  
My peace they keep, their gifts do not dissemble.  
verse 6 The heavens shall, declare his righteousness,  
For God is judge, of all things more and les.  
verse 7 Hear my people, for I will now reveal  
List Israel, I will thee nought conceal  
Thy God, thy God, am I and will not blame thee.  
verse 8 For giving not, all manner offerings to me.  
verse 9 I have no need, to take of thee at all:  
Goats of thy fold, or calf of thy stall.  
verse 10 For all the beasts, are mine within the woods:  
On thousand hills, cattle are mine own goods.  
verse 11 I know for mine, all birds that are on mountains,  
All beasts are mine, which haunt the filds & fountains.  
verse 12 Hungry if I were, I would not thee it tell,  
For all is mine, that in the world doth dwell.  
verse 13 Eat I the flesh, of great bulls or bullocks?  
Or drink the blood, of Goats and of the flocks?  
verse 14 Offer to God, praise & hearty thanks giving  
And pay thy vows, unto God everliving.  
verse 15 Call upon me, when troubled thou shalt be:  
Then will I help, and thou shalt honour me.  
verse 16 To the wicked, thus saith the eternal God:  
Why dost thou preach, my laws & hests abroad,  
Seeing thou hast them with thy mouth abused.  
verse 17 And hatest to be, by discipline reform.  
My words I say, thou dost reject and hate.  
verse 18 If that thou see, a thief, as with thy mate  
Thou runnest with him, and so your prey do seek,  
And art all one, with bawds and ruffians eke.  
verse 19 Thou givest thyself, to backbite and to slander,  
And how thy tongue, deceiveth it is a wonder.  
verse 20 Thou sittest-musing, thy brother how to blame  
And how to put, thy mother's son to shame.  
verse 21 These things thou didst, & whilst I held my tongue  
Thou didst me judge, because I stayed so long  
Like to thyself, yet though I keep long silence  
Once shall thou feel, of thy wrongs just recompense.  
verse 22 Consider this, ye that forget the Lord,  
And fear not when he threateneth with his word  
Lest without help, I spoil you as a pray.  
verse 23 But he that thanks offereth praiseth me aye,  
Saith the Lord God, & he that walketh this trace  
I will him teach, Gods saving health to embrace.   
An other of the same by. I. H. 
THe god of gods, the lord hath called the earth by name, from where the son doth rise unto the setting of the same. From Ston his fair place, his glory bright & clear, The perfect beauty of his grace, from thence it did appear.  
verse 3 Our God shall come in haste, to speak he shall not doubt:  
Before him shall the fire waste, and tempest round about.  
verse 4 The heavens from on high, the earth below likewise:  
He will call forth to judge and try, his folk he doth devise.  
verse 5 Bring forth my saints (saith he) my faithful flock so dear:  
Which are in hand and league with me, my law to love & fear.  
verse 6 And when these things are tried, the heavens shall record:  
That God is just, & all must bide, the judgement of the Lord.  
verse 7 My people O give heed, Israel to thee I cry  
I am thy God, thy help at need, thou canst it not deny.  
verse 8 I do not say to thee, thy sacrifice is slack  
Thou offerest daily unto me, much more than I do lack.  
verse 9 Thinkest thou that I do need, thy cattle young or old?  
Or else so much desire to feed, on goats out of thy fold?  
verse 10 Nay, all the beasts are mine, in woods that eat their fills  
And thousands more, of neat & kine, that run wild in the hills.  

The second part.  
verse 11 The birds that build on high, in hills and out of sight  
And beasts that in the field do lie, are subject to my might.  
verse 12 Then though I hungered sore, what need I ought of thine?  
Sith that the earth with her great store, & all therein is mine.  
verse 13 To bulocks flesh have I such mind, to eat it, dost thou think?  
Or such a sweetness do I find, the blood of goats to drink?  
verse 14 give to the Lord his praise, with thanks do him apply  
And see thou pay thy vows always, unto the God most high.  
verse 15 Then seek and call to me, when aught would work the blame  
And I will sure deliver thee: that thou mayst praise my name.  
verse 16 But to the wicked train, which talk of God each day  
And yet their works are foul & vain, to them the Lord will say:  
verse 17 With what a face darest thou, my word once speak or name?  
Why doth thy talk my law allow, thy deeds deny the same?  
verse 18 Where as for to amend, thy life thou art so slack  
My word the which thou dost pretend, is cast behind thy back.  
verse 19 When thou a thief dost see, by theft to live in wealth  
With him thou runnest & dost agree, likewise to thrive by stealth.  
verse 20 When thou dost them behold, that wives and maids defile  
Thou likest it well, and waxest bold, to use that life most vile.  
verse 21 Thy lips thou dost apply, to slander and defame:  
Thy tongue is taught to craft and lie, and doth still use the same  
verse 22 Thou studiest co revile, thy friends to thee so near  
With slander thou wouldst needs defile, thy mother's son most dear.  
verse 23 Hereat while I do wink, as though I did not see  
Thou goest on still, and so dost think, that I am like to thee.  
verse 24 But sure I will not let, to strike when I begin:  
Thy faults in order I will set, and open all thy sin.  
verse 25 Mark this I you require, that have not God in mind:  
Lest when I plague you in mine ire, your help be far to find.  
verse 26 He that doth give to me, the sacrifice of praise:  
Doth please me well, & he shall see, to walk in godly ways.     


i. Miserere mei deus. Psalm li  W. W. 
¶ When David was rebuked by the Prophet nathan for his great offences, he did not only acknowledge the same to God, with protestation of his natural corruption and inquiry: But also left a memorial thereof to his posterity. Therefore first he desireth God to forgive his sins, and renew in him his holy spirit: with promise that he will not be unmindful of those great graces. Finally fearing lest God would punish the whole Church for his fault: He requireth that he would rather increase his graces towards the same.  
O Lord consider my distress, And now with speed some pity take: My sins deface, my faults redress, good Lord, for thy great mercies sake. Wash me (O Lord) and make me clean, From this unjust and sinful act: and purify yet once again, my heinous crime and bloody fact.  
verse 2 Remorse and sorrow do constrain, me to acknowledge mine excess:  
verse 3 My sin alas doth still remain, before my face without reles.  
verse 4 For thee alone I have offended, committing evil in thy sight:  
And if I were therefore condemned, yet were thy judgement just & right.  
verse 5 It is to manifest alas, that first I was conceived in sin:  
Yea of my mother so borne was, & yet vile wretch remain therein.  
verse 6 Also behold Lord thou dost love, the inward truth of a pure heart:  
Therefore thy wisdom from above, thou hast reveld me to convert.  
verse 7 If thou with Hissope purge this blot, I shallbe cleaner than the glass  
And if thou wash away my spot, the snow in whiteness shall I pass  
verse 8 Therefore (O Lord) such joy me sand, that inwardly I may find grace  
And that my strength may now amend, which thou hast swagd for my trespass.  
verse 9 Turn back thy face & frownig ire, for I have felt enough thy hand:  
And purge my sins I thee desire, which do in number pass the sand.  
verse 10 Make new my heart within my breast, & frame it to thy holy will:  
Thy constant spirit in me let rest, which may these raging enemies kill.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Cast me not (Lord) out from thy face, but speedily my torments end:  
Take not from me thy spirit & grace, which may from dangers me defend.  
verse 12 Restore me to those joys again, which I was want in thee to find:  
And let me thy free spirit retain, which unto thee may stir my mind.  
verse 13 Thus when I shall thy mercies know, I shall instruct others therein  
And men that are likewise brought low, by mine ensample shall flee sin.  
verse 14 O God that of my health art Lord, forgive me this my bloody vice  
My heart & tongue shall them accord, to sing thy mercies and justice.  
verse 15 Touch thou my lips my tongue, untie (O Lord) which art the only key  
And then my mouth shall testify, thy wondrous works & praise always.  
verse 16 And as for outward sacrifice, I would have offered many one  
But thou esteemest them of no price, & therein pleasure takest thou none.  
verse 17 The heavy heart the mind oppressed, O Lord thou never dost reject  
And to speak truth it is the best, and of all sacrifice the effect.  
verse 18 Lord unto Sion turn thy face, pour out thy mercies on thy hill,  
And on jerusalem thy grace, build up the walls, and love it still.  
verse 19 Thou shalt accept them our offerings, of peace & righteousness, I say,  
yea calves & many other things, upon thine altar will we lay.    

¶ An other of the same by.  T. N. 
Sing this as the lamentation.  
Have mercy on me, God, after thy great abounding grace:  
After thy mercy's multitude, do thou my sins deface.  
Yet wash me more from mine offence, & cleanse me from my sin:  
For I beknow my faults, & still my sin is in mine eyen.  
Against thee, thee alone, I have offended in this case:  
And evil have I done before the presence of thy face.  
That in the things that thou dost say, upright thou mayst be tried.  
And eke in judging that the doom may pass upon thy side.  
Behold in wickedness my kind, and shape I did receive:  
And lo, my sinful mother eke, in sin did me conceive.  
But Lo the truth in inward parts, is pleasant unto thee:  
And secrets of thy wisdom thou, revealed haste to me.  
With Hyssop, Lord, be sprinkle me, I shallbe cleansed so:  
yea wash thou me, and so I shall, be whiter than the snow.  
Of joy & gladness make thou me, to hear the pleasing voice:  
That so the bruised bones which thou, hast broken may rejoice.  
From the beholding of my sins, Lord turn away thy face:  
And all my deeds of wickedness, do utterly deface.  
O God create in me a heart, unspotted in thy sight:  
And eke within my bowels Lord, renew a stable spirit.  
Ne cast me from thy sight, nor take thy holy spirit away:  
The comfort of thy saving help, give me again I pray.  
With thy free spirit establish me, and I will teach therefore  
Sinners thy ways, & wicked shall be turned unto thy lore.  

The second part.  
O God that art God of my health, from blood deliver me:  
That praises of thy righteousness, my tongue may sing to thee.  
My lips that yet fast closed be, do thou, O Lord unlose:  
The praises of thy majesty, my mouth shall so disclose.  
I would have offered sacrifice, if that had pleased thee:  
But pleased with burnt offerings: I know thou wilt not be.  
A troubled spirit is sacrifice, delightful in God's eyes:  
A broken & an humbled heart, God, thou wilt not despise.  
In thy good will deal gently Lord, to Zion, and with all:  
Grant that of thy jerusalem, upreard may be the wall.  
Burnt offerings, gifts and sacrifice, of justice in that day:  
Thou shalt accept, & calves they shall, upon thine altar lay.     

Quid gloriaris. Psalm lii  I. H. 
¶ David deseribeth the arrogant tyranny of his adversary Doeg, saul's chief shepherd, who by false surmises caused Achimeleco with the rest of the Priests to be slain. David prophesieth his vestruction, and encourageth the faithful to put their confidence in God, whose judgements are most sharp against his adversaries. And finally he rendereth thanks to God for his deliverance. In this Psalm is lively set forth the kingdom of Antichrist.  
WHy dost thou tyrant boast abroad, thy wicked works to praise? dost thou not know there is a God, whose mercies last always? Why doth thy mind yet still devise, such wicked wiles to warp? Thy tongue untrue in forging lies, is like a razor sharp.  
verse 3 On mischief why setst thou thy mind, and wilt not walk upright  
Thou hast more lust false tales to find, then bring the truth to light  
verse 4 Thou dost delight in fraud and guile, in mischief blood and wrong:  
Thy lips have learned the flattering style, O false deceitful tongue.  
verse 5 Therefore shall God for ever confounded, and pluck thee from thy place,  
Thy seed root out from of the ground, and so shall thee deface.  
verse 6 The just when they behold thy fall, with fear will praise the Lord:  
And in reproach of thee withal, cry out with one accord.  
verse 7 Behold the man which would not take, the Lord for his defence,  
But of his goods his God did make, and trust his corrupt sense.  
verse 8 But I an Olive fresh and green, shall spring and spread abroad:  
For why? my trust all times hath been, upon the living God.  
verse 9 For this therefore will I give praise, to thee with heart and voice:  
I will set forth thy name always, wherein thy saints rejoice.   

Dixit insipiens. Psalm liii  T. N. 
¶ The Prophet describeth the crooked nature, the cruelty and punishment of the wicked, when they look not for it, and desireth the deliverance of the godly that they may rejoice together.  
Sing this as the. xlvi Psalm.  
verse 1 THe foolish man in that which he, within his heart hath said:  
That there is any God at all, hath utterly denied.  
verse 2 They are corrupt & they also, a heinous work have wrought  
among them all there is not one, of good that worketh aught  
verse 3 The Lord looked down on sons of men, from heaven all abroad:  
To see if any were that would, be wise and seek for God.  
verse 4 They are gone all out of the way, they are corrupted all:  
There is not one doth any good, there is not one at al.  
verse 5 Do not all wicked workers know, that they do feed upon  
My people as they feed on bread? the lord they call not on.  
verse 6 Even there they were afraid & stood, with trembling and dismayed  
Where as there was no cause at all, why they should be afraid.  
verse 7 For God his bones that thee besieged, hath scattered all abroad:  
Thou hast confounded them, for they rejected are of God.  
verse 8 O lord give thou thy people health, and thou O Lord fulfil  
Thy promise made to Israel, from out of Zion hill.  
verse 9 When God his people shall restore, that erst was captive lad:  
Then jacob shall therein rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.   

Deus in nomine. Psalm liiii  I. H. 
¶ David brought into great danger by reason of Ziphtins, calleth upon the name of God to destroy his enemies, promising sacrifice and free offerings for their deliverance.  
Sing this as the. xivi Psalm.  
verse 1 GOd save me for thy holy name, and for thy goodness sake:  
Unto the strength Lord of the same, I do my cause betake.  
verse 2 Regard O Lord and give an ear, to thee when I do pray:  
Bow down thyself to me & hear, the words that I do say.  
verse 3 For strangers up against me rise, and tyrants vex me still:  
Which have not God before their eyes, they seek my soul to spill  
verse 4 But lo my God doth give me aid, the Lord is strait at hand:  
with them by whom my soul is stayed, the Lord doth ever stand.  
verse 5 With plagues repay again all those, for me that lie in wait:  
and with thy truth destroy my foes, with their own snare & bait  
verse 6 An offering of free heart and will, that I to thee shall make:  
And praise thy name for therein still, great comfort I do take.  
verse 7 O Lord at length do set me free, from them that craft conspire:  
And now mine eye with joy doth see, on them my heart's desire.   

Exaudi deus. psalm lu  I. H 
¶ David being in great heaviness and distress, complaineth of the cruelty of Saul, & of the falsehood of his familiiar acquaintance, uttering most ardent affections to move the Lord to pity him. After being assured of deliverance, he setteth forth the grace of god as though he had already obtained his request.  
sing this as the. xxxv Psalm.  
verse 1 O God give ear and do apply, to hear me when I pray:  
And when it thee I call and cry, hide not thyself away.  
verse 2 Take heed to me, grant my request, and answer me again:  
with plaints I pray full sore oppressed, great grief doth me constrain  
verse 3 Because my foes with threats & cries, oppress me through despite  
And so the wicked sort likewise, to vex me have delight.  
verse 4 For they in counsel do conspire, to charge me with some ill:  
So in their hasty wrath and ire, they do pursue me still.  
verse 5 My heart doth faint for want of breath, it panteth in my breast:  
The terrors and the bread of death, do work me much unrest.  
verse 6 Such dreadful fear on me doth fall, that I therewith do quake:  
Such horror whelmeth me with all, that I no shift can make.  
verse 7 But I do say, who will give me, the swift and pleasant wings  
Of some fair dove? that I may flee, and rest me from these things  
verse 8 Lo than I would go far away, to fly I would not cease:  
And I would hide myself and stay, in some great wilderness.  
verse 9 I would be gone in all the haste, and not abide behind:  
That I were quite and over past, these blasts of boisterous wind  
verse 10 Divide them lord, and from them pull, their devilish double tongue:  
For I have spied their city full, of rapine, strife and wrong.  
verse 11 Which things, both night & day throughout, do close her as a wall:  
In midst of her is mischief stout, and sorrow eke withal.  
verse 12 Her privy parts are wicked plain, her deeds are much to vile:  
And in the streets there doth remain, all crafty fraud & guile.  

The second part.  
verse 13 If that my foes did seek my shame, I might it well abide:  
From open enemies check and blame, some where I could me hide  
verse 14 But thou it was my fellow dear, which friendship didst pretend,  
And didst my secret counsel hear, as my familiar friend.  
verse 15 With whom I had delight to talk, in secret and abroad:  
And we together oft did walk within the house of God.  
verse 16 Let death in haste upon them fall, and sen them quick to hell:  
For mischief raineth in their hall, and parlour where they dwell.  
verse 17 But I unto my God do cry, to him for help I flee:  
The Lord doth hear me by and by, and he doth secure me.  
verse 18 At morning, noon, and evening tide, unto the Lord I pray:  
When I so instantly have cried, he doth not say me nay.  
verse 19 To peace he shall restore me yet, though war be now at hand:  
Although the number be full great, that would against me stand.  
verse 20 The Lord that first and last doth reign, both now and evermore:  
Will hear when I to him complain, and punish them full sore.  
verse 21 For sure there is no hope that they, to turn will once accord:  
For why? they will not God obey, nor do not fear the Lord.  
verse 22 Upon their friends they laid their hands, which were in covenant knit.  
Of friendship to neglect the bands, they pass or care no whit.  
verse 23 While they have war within their heart, as butter are their words:  
although his words were smooth as oil, they cut as sharp as swords.  
verse 24 Cast thou thy care upon the Lord, and he shall nourish thee:  
For in no wise will he accord, the just in thrall to see.  
verse 25 But God shall cast them deep in pit, that thirst for blood always:  
He will no guileful man permit, to live out half his days.  
verse 26 Though such be quite destroyed and gone, in thee O Lord I trust:  
I shall depend thy grace upon, with all my heart and lust.    

Miserere. psalm lvi  I. H. 
David being brought to Achis the king of Gath, 2. Sa. 21. 12. complaineth of his enemies demandeth succour, putteth his trust in God, & his promises, & promiseth to perform his vows which he had taken upon him. Whereof this was the effect to praise God in his Church.  
sing this as the Lamentation.  
verse 1 Have mercy Lord on me I pray, for man would me devour:  
He fighteth with me day by day, & troubleth me each hour.  
verse 2 Mine enemies daily enterprise, to swaldow me outright:  
To fight against me many rise, O thou most high of might.  
verse 3 When they would make me most afraid, with boast & brags of pride:  
I trust in thee alone for aid, by thee will I abide.  
verse 4 Gods promise I do mind and praise, O Lord I stick to thee:  
I do not care at all assays, what flesh can do to me.  
verse 5 What things I either did or spoke, they wrest them at their will:  
And all the counsel that they take, is how to work me il.  
verse 6 They all consent themselves to hide, close watch for me to lay:  
They spy my paths & snares have tried, to take my life away.  
verse 7 Shall they thus scape on mischief set? thou God on them wilt frown:  
for in his wrath he doth not let, to throw whole kingdoms down  
verse 8 Thou seest how oft they make me flee, and on my tears dost look  
Reserve them in a glass by thee, and write them in thy book:  
verse 9 When I do call upon thy name, my foes away do start:  
I well perceive it by that same, that God doth take my part.  
verse 10 I glory in the word of God, to praise it I accord:  
With joy will I declare abroad, the promise of the Lord.  
verse 11 I trust in God and yet I say, as I afore began:  
The Lord he is my help and stay, I do not care for man.  
verse 12 I will perform with heart so free, to god my vows always:  
And I O Lord all times to thee, will offer thanks and praise.  
verse 13 My soul from death thou dost defend, and keep my feet upright  
That I before thee may ascend, with such as live in light.   

Miserere. Psalm lvii  I. H. 
¶ David being in the desert of Ziph, where the inhabitants did betray him, and at length in the same cave with Saul. Calleth most earnestly unto God with full confidence that he will perform his promise and take his cause in hand: also that he will show his glory in the heavens and the earth against his cruel enemies. Therefore doth he render laud and praise.  
Sing this as the. 44 Psalm.  
verse 1 TAke pity for thy promise sake, have mercy Lord on me:  
For why my soul doth her betake, unto the help of thee.  
verse 2 Within the shadow of thy wings, I set myself full fast:  
Till mischief malice & like things, be gone and over past.  
verse 3 I call upon the God most high, to whom I stick and stand:  
I mean the God that will stand by, the cause I have in hand.  
verse 4 From heaven he hath sent his aid, to save me from their spite:  
That to devour me have assayed, his mercy truth and might.  
verse 5 I lead my life with Lions fell, all set on wrath and ire.  
And with such wicked men I dwell, that fret like flames of fire:  
verse 6 Their teeth are spears and arrows long, as sharp as I have seen:  
they wound & cut with their quick tongue, like swords & weapons keen.  
verse 7 Set up and show they self, O God, above the heavens bright:  
Exalt thy praise on earth abroad, thy majesty and might.  
verse 8 They lay their net and do prepare, a privy cave and pit:  
wherein they think my soul to snare, but they are fallen in it.  
verse 9 My heart is set to laud the Lord, in him to joy always.  
My heart I say doth well accord, to sing his laud and praise.  
verse 10 Awake my joy, awake I say, my lute, my harp and string,  
For I myself before the day, will rise, rejoice and sing.  
verse 11 Among the people I will tell, the goodness of my God:  
And show his praise that doth excel, in Heathen lands abroad.  
verse 12 His mercy doth extend as far, as heavens all are high:  
His truth is high as any star, that standeth in the sky.  
verse 13 Set forth and show thyself O God, above the heavens bright:  
Extol thy praise on earth abroad, thy majesty and might.   

Si vere utique. Psalm lviii  I. H. 
He describeth the malice of his enemies, the flatterers of Saul, who both secretly & openly sought his destruction, from whom he appealeth to gods iudgemennt, showing that the just shall rejoice when they see the punishment of the wicked to the glory of God.  
Sing this as the. 68 Psalm.  
verse 1 YE rulers that are put in trust, to judge of wrong and right:  
be all your judgements true & just, not knowing need or might  
verse 2 Nay, in your hearts ye mark & muse, in mischief to consent:  
and where ye should true justice use, your hands to bribes are bend.  
verse 3 This wicked sort from their birth day, have erred on this wise:  
and from their mother's womb always, have used craft and lies.  
verse 4 In them the poison and the breath of serpents do appear:  
Yea like the adder that is deaf, and fast doth stop his ear.  
verse 5 Because he will not hear the voice, of one that charmeth well:  
No though he were the chief of choice, and did therein excel.  
verse 6 O God break thou their teeth at once, within their mouth throughout  
the tusks the in their great chawbones, like Lion's whelps hung out.  
verse 7 Let them consume away and waste, as water runneth forthright:  
The shafts that they do shout in haste, let them be broke in flight.  
verse 8 As snails do waste within the shell, and unto slime do run:  
As one before his time that fell, and never saw the Sun.  
verse 9 Before the thorns that now are young, to bushes big shall grow:  
The storms of anger waxing strong, shall take them ere their know  
verse 10 The just shall joy, it doth them good, that God doth vengeance take:  
and they shall wash their feet in blond, of them that him forsake.  
verse 11 Then shall the world show forth & tell, that good m●● have reward.  
And that a God in earth doth dwell, that justice doth regard.   

Eripe me. psalm lix  I. H. 
David being in great danger of Saul, who sent to stay him in his bed, prayeth unto god, declareth his innocency, and their fury, desiring god to destroy all those that sin of malicious wickedness. Whom though he keep a live for a time to exercise his people, yet in the end us will consume them in his wrath, that he may be known to be the god of jacob to the worlds end, for this he singeth praises to god assured of his mercies.  
SEnd aid and save me from my foes, O lord I pray to thee defend and keep me from all those that rise and strive with me (O Lord) preserve me from those men, whose doings are not good, and set me sure and safe from them, that thirsteth after blood.  
verse 3 For lo they wait my sovine to take, they rage against me still:  
yea for no fault that I did make, I never did them il.  
verse 4 They run and do themselves prepare, when I no whit offend:  
Arise and save me from their snare, and see what they intend.  
verse 5 O Lord of hosts of Israel, arise and strike all lands:  
And pity none that doth rebel, and in their mischief stands.  
verse 6 At night they stir and seek about, as hound's they howl and grenne:  
And all the city clean throughout, from place to place they run.  
verse 7 They spoke of me with month always, but in their lips were swords  
they 'greed my death & then would say, what? none doth hear our words.  
verse 8 But Lord thou hast their ways espied, and laughed thereat apace:  
The Heathen folk thou shalt deride, and mock them to their face.  
verse 9 The strength that doth my foes withstand, O Lord doth come of thee  
My God he is my help at hand, a fort of fence to me.  
verse 10 The Lord to me doth show his grace, in great abundance still:  
That I may see my foes in case, such as my heart doth will  
verse 11 Destroy them not at once O God, lest it from mind do fall:  
But with thy strength drive them abroad, and so consume them al.  
verse 12 For their ill words and truthless tongue, confound them in their pride:  
Their wicked oaths which lies and wrong, let all the world deride.  
verse 13 Cousume them in thy wrath, O Lord, that nought of them remain:  
that men may know throughout the world, the jacob's god doth reign  
verse 14 At evening they return apace, as dogs they grin and cry:  
Throughout the streets in every place, they run about and spy.  
verse 15 They seek about for meat I say, but let them not be fed:  
Nor find an house wherein they may, be bold to put their head.  
verse 16 But I will show thy strength abroad, thy goodness I will praise:  
For thou art my defence and God, at need in all assays.  
verse 17 Thou art my strength, thou hast me stayed, O Lord I sing to thee:  
Thou art my fort, my fence and aid, a loving God to me:   

Deus repulset psalm lx  I. H. 
David being king over judah, and having had many victories, showeth by evident signs that God elected him king, assuring the people that God will prosper them, if they approve the same. After he prayeth unto God to finish that that he hath begun.  
sing this as the. 59 Psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord thou didst us clean forsake, and scatteredst us abroad:  
such great displeasure thou didst take, return to us O God.  
verse 2 Thy might did move the land so sore, that it in sunder broke  
the hurt thereof O Lord restore, for it doth bow and quake  
verse 3 With heavy chance thou plagest thus, the people that are thine:  
And thou hast given unto us a drink of deadly wine.  
verse 4 But yet to such as fear thy name, a token shall ensue:  
That they may triumph in the same, because they word is true.  
verse 5 So that thy might may keep & save, thy folk that favour thee:  
that they they help at hand we may have, O Lord grant this to me.  
verse 6 The Lord did speak from his own place, this was his joyful tale:  
I will divide Sichem by pace, and meet out Succothes vale.  
verse 7 Gilead is given to my hand, Manasses mine beside:  
Ephraim the strength of all my land, my law doth juda guide.  
verse 8 In Moab I will wash my feet, over Edom throw my shoe:  
And thou Palestine oughtest to seek, for favour me unto.  
verse 9 But who will bring me at this tide, unto the city strong?  
Or who to Edom will me guide, so that I go not wrong?  
verse 10 Wilt thou god which didst forsake, thy folk, their land & coasts,  
Our wars in hand, thou wouldst not take, nor walk among our hosts.  
verse 11 give aid, O Lord, and us relieve, from them that us disdain.  
the help that hosts of men can give, it is but all in vain.  
verse 12 But through our god, we shall have might, to take great things in hand  
He will tread down & put to flight, all those that us withstand.   

Exaudi Deus. Psalm lxi  I. H. 
Whether that he were in danger of the Ammonites, or being pursued of Absalon: Here be crtet● to be heard & delivered, and confirmed in his kingdom, he promiseth perpetual praises.  
REgard (O Lord) for I complain, and make my suit to thee, let not my words return in vain, but give an ear to me, from of the coasts & utmost parts of all the earth abroad, in grief & anguish of my heart I cry to thee (O God.)  
verse 3 Upon the rock of thy great power, my woeful mind repose:  
thou art my hope, my fort, and tower, my fence against my foes.  
verse 4 Within thy tent I lust to dwell, for ever to endure:  
Under thy wings I know right well, I shallbe safe & sure.  
verse 5 The Lord doth my desire regard, and doth fulfil the same:  
With goodly gifts will he reward, all them that fear his name.  
verse 6 The king shall he in health maintain, and so prolong his days.  
That he from age to age shall reign, for evermore always.  
verse 7 That he may have a dwelling place, before the Lord for aye:  
O let thy mercy, truth and grace, defend him from decay.  
verse 8 Then shall I sing for ever still, with praise unto thy name:  
That all my vows I may fulfil, and daily pay the same.   

Nun deo subiecta. psalm lxii  I. H. 
David declareth by his example, & by the nature of god, the he must trust in god alone, & thereunto exhorteth all people, seeing the all is vanity, & without god all goeth to nought, all & we are always taught the God only is of power to save, & that he rewardeth man according to his works.  
Sing this as the. 6● Psalm.  
verse 1 MY soul to God shall give good heed, and him alone intend:  
for why wy health & hope to speed, doth whole on him depend  
verse 2 For he alone is my defence, my rock, my health, my aid:  
He is my stay that no pretence, shall make me much dismayed.  
verse 3 O wicked folk how long will, ye, use crafts? sure ye must fall,  
For as a rotten hedge ye be, and like a tottering wall.  
verse 4 Whom god doth love, ye seek always, to put him to the worse:  
Ye love to lie, with mouth ye praise, and yet your heart doth curse.  
verse 5 Yet still my soul doth whole depend, on God my chief desire:  
From all ill feats me to defend, none but him I require.  
verse 6 He is my rock, my strength, my tower, my health is of his grace:  
He doth support me that no power, can move me out of place.  
verse 7 God is my glory and my health, my soul's desire and lust:  
My fort, my strength, my stay, my wealth, God is mine only trust  
verse 8 Oh have your hope in him always, ye folk with one accord:  
Pour out your hearts to him and say, our trust is in the Lord.  
verse 9 The sons of men deceitful are, on balance but a sleight:  
With things most vain do them compare, for they can keep no weight  
verse 10 Trust not in wrong robbery, or stealth, let vain delights be gone:  
though goods well got, flow in which wealth, set not your hearts thereon  
verse 11 The Lord long sith one thing doth tell, which here to mind I call.  
He spoke it oft, I heard it well, that god alone doth al.  
verse 12 And that thou Lord art good and kind, thy mercy doth exceed:  
So that all sorts with thee shall find, according to their deed.   

Deus deus meus. psalm lxiii  T. S. 
David after he had been in great danger by Saul, in the desert Ziph, made this Psalm: wherein he giveth thanks to God for his wonderful deliverance, in whose mercies he trusted, even in the midst of his miseries: prophesying the destruction of gods enemies, & contrariwise happenes to all them that trust in the Lord. 1. Sam. iii  
Sing this as the. 44 Psalm.  
verse 1 O God my God, I watch betime to come to thee in haste:  
For why? my soul and body both, doth thirst of thee to taste  
And in this barren wilderness, where waters there are none:  
my flesh is parched for thought of thee, for thee I wish alone  
verse 2 That I might see yet once again, thy glory, strength, and might:  
As I was wont it to behold, within thy temple bright.  
verse 3 For why? thy mercies far surmount, this life and wretched days:  
My lips therefore shall give to thee, due honour, laud, and praise.  
verse 4 And whilst I live, I will not fail, to worship thee always:  
And in thy name I shall lift up, my hands when I do pray.  
verse 5 My soul is filled as with marrow, which is both fat and sweet:  
my mouth therefore, shall sing such songs, as are for thee most meet.  
verse 6 When as in bed I think on thee, and eke all the night tide:  
verse 7 For under covert of thy wings, thou art my joyful guide.  
verse 8 My soul doth surely stick to thee, thy right hand is my power:  
verse 9 And those that seek my soul to stroy, them death shall soon devour.  
verse 10 The sword shall them devour eachone, their carcases shall feed  
The hungry foxes which do run, their prey to seek at need.  
verse 11 The king and all men shall rejoice, that do profess God's word:  
For liars mouths shall then be stopped, which have the truth disturbed   

Exaudi deus vocem meam. psalm lxiiii.  l. H 
David prayeth against the false reporters and slaunderere, he declareth their punishment & destruction, to the comfort of the just, and the glory of God.  
sing this as the. 18. Psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord unto my voice give ear, with plaint when I do pray:  
and rid my life & soul from fear, of foes that threat to slay.  
verse 2 Defend me from that sort of men, which in deceits do lurk:  
And from the frowning face of them, that all ill feats do work.  
verse 3 who whet their tongues as we have seen, men whet & sharp their swords  
They shoot abroad their arrows keen, I mean most bitter words  
verse 4 With privy sleight shoot they their shaft, the upright man to hit:  
The just unware to strike by craft, they care or fear no whit.  
verse 5 A wicked worked have they decreed, in counsel thus they cry:  
To use deceit let us not dread, what, who can it espy?  
verse 6 What ways to hurt they talk & muse, all times within their heart:  
They all consult what feats to use, each doth invent his part.  
verse 7 But yet all this shall not avail, when they think least upon:  
God with his dart shall sure assail, and wound them every one.  
verse 8 Their crafts & their ill tongues withal, shall work themselves such blame:  
That they which then behold their fall, shall wonder at the same.  
verse 9 Then all that see shall know right well, that god the thing hath wrought  
and praise his witty works & tell, what he to pas hath brought.  
verse 10 Yet shall the just in God rejoice, still trusting in his might:  
so shall they joy with mind and voice, whose heart is pure & right.   

Te decet hymnus. Psalm .lxv.  I. H. 
A praise and thanksgiving unto God by the faithful, who are signified by Zion and jerusalem, for the choosing, preservation and governance of them, and for plentiful blessings powered forth upon all the earth.  
Sing this as the xxx psal.  
verse 1 THy praise alone, O lord doth reign, in Sion thine own hill:  
their vows to thee they do maintain, & their behests fulfil.  
verse 2 For that thou dost their prayer hear, and dost thereto agree:  
Thy people all both far & near, with trust shall come to thee.  
verse 3 Our wicked life so far exceeds, that we should fall therein:  
But Lord forgive our great misdeeds, and purge us from our sin.  
verse 4 The man is blessed whom thou dost choose, within thy court to dwell:  
Thy house and temple he shall use, with pleasures, that excel.  
verse 5 Of thy great justice hear us God, our health of thee doth rise:  
The hope of all the earth abroad, and the sea costs likewise.  
verse 6 With strength thou art beset about, and compassed with thy power:  
thou makest the mountains strong & stout, to stand in every shower.  
verse 7 The swelling seas thou dost assuage, & make their streams full still  
Thou dost restrain the people's rage, and rule them at thy wil  
verse 8 The folk that dwell full far on earth, shall dread thy signs to see:  
which morn and even in great mirth, do pass with praise to thee.  
verse 9 When that the earth is chopped and dry, and thirsteth more and more.  
Then with thy drops thou dost apply, & much increase her store  
verse 10 The flood of God doth overstow, and so doth cause to spring:  
The seed and corn which men do sow, for he doth guide the thing  
verse 11 With wit thou dost her furrows fill, where by her clods do fall:  
Thy drops to her thou dost distill, and bless her fruit withal.  
verse 12 Thou deckest the earth of thy good grace, with fair & pleasant crop:  
Thy clouds distill her dew apace, great plenty they do drop.  
verse 13 Whereby the desert shall begin, full great increase to bring:  
The little hills shall joy therein, much fruit in them shall spring.  
verse 14 In places plain the flock she feed, and cover all the earth:  
The valies with corn shall so exceed, that men shall sing for mirth   

Iubilate deo omnis terra. psalm lxvi  I. H. 
He provoketh all men to praise the Lord and to consider his works, rehearsing two things most wonderful. He setteth forth the power of God to affray the rebels, and showeth how God hath delivered Israel from great bondage and afflictions, he promiseth to give sacrifice & provoketh all men to hear what god hath done for him, and to praise his name.  
sing this as the 68 Psalm.  
verse 1 YE men on earth in God rejoice, which praise set forth his name  
Extol his might with heart & voice, give glory to the same.  
verse 2 How wondered O Lord say ye, in all thy works thou art  
thy foes for fear do seek to thee, full sore against their heart  
verse 3 All men that dwell the earth throughout, do praise the name of God:  
The laud thereof the world about, is showed and set abroad.  
verse 4 All folk come forth behold & see, what things the lord hath wrought:  
mark well the wondrous works that he, for man to pass hath brought.  
verse 5 He laid the sea like heaps on high, therein a way they had:  
On foot to pass both fair and dry, whereof their hearts were glad.  
verse 6 His might doth rule the world always, his eyes all things behold:  
All such as would him disobey, by him shall be controlled.  
verse 7 Ye people give unto our God, due laud and thanks always,  
With joyful voice declare abroad, and sing unto his praise.  
verse 8 Which doth endue our soul with life, and it preserve with all:  
He stayeth our feet, so that no strife, can make us slip or fall.  
verse 9 The Lord doth prove our deeds with fire, if that they will abide:  
As workmen do when they desire, to have their metals tried.  
verse 10 Although thou suffer us so long, in prison to be cast:  
And there with chains and fetters strong, to lie in bondage fast.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Although I say thou suffer men, on us to ride and reign:  
Though we through fire and water ren, of very grief and pain.  
verse 12 Yet sure thou dost of thy good grace, dispose it to the best:  
And bring us out into a place, to live in wealth and rest.  
verse 13 Unto thy house resort will I, to offer and to pray:  
And there I will myself apply, my vows to thee to pay.  
verse 14 The vows that with my mouth I spoke, in all my grief & smart:  
The vows I say which I did make, in dolour of my heart.  
verse 15 Burnt offering I will give to thee, of Oxen fat and Rams:  
No other sacrifice shallbe, of bullocks goats & lambs.  
verse 16 Come forth & hearken here full soon, all ye that fear the Lord:  
What he for my poor soul hath done, to you I will record.  
verse 17 Full oft I call upon his grace, this mouth to him doth cry:  
And thou my tongue make speed apace, to praise him by and by  
verse 18 But if I feel my heart within, in wicked works rejoice:  
Or if I have delight to sin, God will not hear my voice.  
verse 19 But surely God my voice hath heard, and what I do require:  
My prayer he doth well regard, and granteth my desire.  
verse 20 All praise to him that hath not put, nor cast me out of mind:  
Nor yet his mercy from me shut, which I do ever find.    

Deus misereatur nostri. Psalm lxvii  I. H. 
¶ A sweet prayer for all the faithful to obtain the favour of God, and to be lightened with his countenance, to th'end that his way and judgements may be known throughout the earth. A rejoicing that God is the governor of all nations.  
Sing this as the xxx psal.  
verse 1 Have mercy on us, Lord, and grant to us thy grace:  
To show to us do thou accord, the brightness of thy face.  
verse 2 That all the earth may know, thy way to godly wealth:  
And all the nations on a row, may see thy saving health.  
verse 3 Let all the world, O God, give praise unto thy name  
O let the people all abroad, extol and laud the same.  
verse 4 Throughout the world so wide, let all rejoice with mirth  
For thou with truth & right dost guide, the nations of the earth.  
verse 5 Let all the world, O God, give praise unto thy name,  
Oh let the people all abroad, extol and laud the same.  
verse 6 Then shall the earth increase, great store of fruit shall fall,  
And then our God, the God of peace, shall bless us eke with al.  
God shall us bless, I say, and then both far and near  
The folk throughout the earth always, of him shall stand in fear.   

Exurgat deus. Psalm lxviii  T. S. 
¶ In this Psalm David setteth forth as in a glass, the wonderful mercies of God towards his people, who by all means, & most strange sorts declareth him: self to them. And therefore God's church by reason of his promises, graces & victories, doth excel without comparison all worldly things: he exhorteth therefore all men to praise God for ever.  
LEt god arise, & then his foes, will turn themselves to flight: His enemies then will run abroad, & scatter out of sight: and as the fire doth melt the wax, and wind blow smoke away: so in the presence of the Lord, the wicked shall decay.  
verse 3 But righteous men before the Lord, shall heartily rejoice:  
They shallbe glad and merry all, and cheerful in their voice.  
verse 4 Sing praise, sing praise unto the Lord, who rideth on the sky:  
Extol this name of jah our God, and him do magnify.  
verse 5 That same is he that is above, within his holy place,  
That father is of fatherless, and judge of widows case.  
verse 6 Houses he giveth and issue both, unto the comfortless:  
He bringeth bondmen out of thrall, and rebels to distress.  
verse 7 When thou didst march before thy folk, the Egyptians from among  
And brought them through the wilderness, which was both wide & long:  
verse 8 th'earth did quake, the ram poured down, heard were great claps of thunder  
The mount Sinai shaken in such sort, as it would cleave asunder  
verse 9 Thine heritage with drops of rain, abundantly was washed  
And if so be it baren waxed, by thee it was refreshed.  
verse 10 Thy choose flock doth there remain, thou hast prepared that place:  
And for the poor thou dost provide, of thine especial grace.  

The second part.  
verse 11 God will give women causes just, to magnify his name:  
When as his people triumphs make, & purchase brute and fame.  
verse 12 For puissant kings, for all their power, shall flee, and take the foil  
And women which remain at home, shall help to part the spoil.  
verse 13 And though you were as black as pots, your hue should pass the dove  
Whose wings & feathers, seem to have silver and gold above.  
verse 14 When in this land God shall triumph, over kings both high, & low  
Then shall it be like Salmon hill, as white as any snow.  
verse 15 Though Basan be a fruitful hill, and in height others pass,  
Yet Zion Gods most holy hill, doth far excel in grace.  
verse 16 Why brag ye thus, ye hills most high, and leap for pride together?  
This hill of Zion God doth love, and there will dwell for ever.  
verse 17 Gods army is two millions, of warriors good and strong,  
The Lord also in Sinai, is present them among.  
verse 18 Thou didst (O Lord) ascend on high, and captives led them all,  
Which in times past thy chosen flock, in prison kept and thrall.  
Thou mad'st them tribute for to pay, and such as did repine  
Thou didst subdue, that they might dwell, in thy temple divine.  
verse 19 Now praised be the Lord for that, he pours on us such grace  
From day to day, he is the God, of our health and solace.   

The third part.  
verse 20 He is the God from whom alone, salvation cometh plain:  
He is the God by whom we scape, all dangers, death and pain.  
verse 21 Thus God will wound his enemy's head, & break the hairy scalp,  
Of those that in their wickedness, continually do walk.  
verse 22 From Basan will I bring, said he, my people and my sheep,  
And all mine own as I have done, from danger of the deep.  
verse 23 And make them dip their feet in blood, of those that hate my name  
And dogs shall have their tongues embrud, with licking of the same.  
verse 24 All men may see how thou O God, thine enemies dost deface:  
And how thou goest as God and king, into thy holy place.  
verse 25 The singers go before with joy, the minstrels follow after  
And in the midst the damsels play, with timbrel and with taber.  
verse 26 Now in thy congregation, O Israel praise the Lord  
And jacob's whole posterity, give thanks with one accord.  
verse 27 Their chief was little Benjamin, but juda made their host  
With Zabulon and Neptalim, which dwelled about the coast.  
verse 28 As God hath given power to thee so, Lord, make firm and sure  
The thing that thou hast wrought in us, for ever to endure.  
verse 29 And in thy temples gifts will we give unto thee O Lord,  
For thine unto jerusalme, sure promise made by word.   

The fourth part.  
Yea and strange kings to us subdued, shall do like in those days:  
I mean to thee they shall present, their gifts of laud and praise.  
verse 30 He shall destroy the spear men's ranks, these calves & bulls of might  
And cause them tribute pay, and daunt, all such as love to fight.  
verse 31 Then shall the Lords of Egypt come, and presents with them bring  
The Mores most black shall stretch their hands, unto their lord & king.  
verse 32 Therefore ye kingdoms of the earth, give praise unto the Lord  
Sing Psalms to God with one consent, thereto let all accord.  
verse 33 Who though he ride and ever hath, above the heavens bright  
Yet by the fearful thunder claps, men may well know his might.  
verse 34 Therefore the strength of Israel, ascribe to God on high:  
Whose might and power doth far extend, above the cloudy sky.  
verse 35 O God thy holiness and power, is dread for evermore:  
The God of Israel giveth us strength, praised be God therefore.    

Saluum me fac domine. Psalm lxix  I. H. 
¶ The complaints, prayers, ferunt zeal, and great anguish of David is set forth as a figure of Christ, and all his members: the malicious cruelty of thenemies, and their punishment, also where judas and such traitors are accursed. Then gathered he courage in his affliction and offereth praises unto God, which are more acceptable than all Sacrifices: whereof all the afflicted may take comfort. Finally be doth provoke all creatures to praises, prophesying of the kingdom of Christ, and the building of juda, where all the faithful and their seed shall dwell for ever.  
Save me, O God & that with speed, the waters flow full fast. So ni my soul do they proceed, that I am sore aghast. I stick full deep in filth and clay, whereas I feel no ground: I fall into such floods, I say, that I am like be drowned.  
verse 3 With crying oft I faint and quail, my throat is horse and dry:  
With looking up my sight doth fail, for help to God on high.  
verse 4 My foes that guiltless do oppress, my soul, with hate are led:  
In number sure they are no les, than hears are on my head.  
verse 5 Though for no cause they vex me sore, they prosper and are glad  
They do compel me to restore, the things I never had.  
verse 6 What I have done for want of wit, thou Lord all times canst tell:  
And all the same that I commit, to thee is known full well.  
verse 7 (O God) of hosts defend and stay, all those that trust in thee:  
Let no man doubt or shrink away, for aught that chanceth me.  
verse 8 It is for thee and for thy sake, that I do bear this blame,  
In spite of thee they would me make, to hide my face for shame.  
verse 9 My mother's sons my brethren all, forsake me on a row,  
And as a stranger they me call, my face they will not know.  
verse 10 Unto thy house such zeal I bear, that it doth pine me much:  
Their checks & taunts at thee to hear, my very heart doth grudge.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Though I do fast my flesh to chaste, yea if I weep and moon,  
Yet in my teeth this gear is cast, they pass not thereupon.  
verse 12 If I for grief and pain of heart, in sackcloth use to walk,  
Then they anon will it pervert, thereof they jest and talk.  
verse 13 Both high and low and all the throng, that sit within the gate,  
They have me ever in their tongue, of me they talk and prate.  
verse 14 The drunkards which in wine delight, it is their chief pastime,  
To seek which way to work me spite, of me they sing and rhyme.  
verse 15 But thee the while O Lord I pray, that when it pleaseth thee:  
For thy great truth thou wilt always, sand down thine aid to me.  
verse 16 Pluck thou my feet out of the mire, from drowning do me keep  
From such as owe me wrath and ire, and from the waters deep.  
verse 17 Lest with the waves I should be drowned, & depth my soul devour:  
And that the pit should me confound, and shut me in her power.  
verse 18 O Lord of hosts to me give ear, as thou art good and kind,  
And as thy mercy is most dear, Lord, have me in thy mind.  
verse 19 And do not from thy servant hide, nor turn thy face away  
I am oppressed on every side, in haste give ear I say.  
verse 20 O Lord unto my soul draw nigh, the same with aid repose  
Because of their great tyranny, acquit me from my foes.   

The third part.  
verse 21 That I abide rebuke and shame, thou knowest and thou canst tell:  
For those that seek and work the same, thou seest them all full well.  
verse 22 When they with brags do break my heart, I seek for help anon  
But find no friends to ease my smart, to comfort me, not one.  
verse 23 But in my meat they gave me gall, to cruel for to think:  
And gave me in my thirst withal, strong vinegar to drink.  
verse 24 Lord turn their table to a snare, to take themselves therein  
And when they think full well to far, then trap them in the gin.  
verse 25 And let their eyes be dark and blind, that they may nothing see:  
Bow down their back & do them bind, in thraldom for to be.  
verse 26 Pour out thy wrath as hot as fire, that it on them may fall,  
Let thy displeasure in thine ire, take hold upon them al.  
As desert dry their house disgrace, their offering eke expel.  
verse 27 That none thereof possess their place, nor in their tents do dwell:  
If thou dost strike the man to tame, on him they lay full sore:  
verse 28 And if that thou do wound the same, they seek to hurt him more.  
Then let them heap up mischief still, sith they are all pervert:  
verse 29 That of thy favour and good will, they never have no part.  
And dash them clean, out of the book, of life, of hope, of trust:  
That for their names they never look, in number of the just.   

The fourth part.  
verse 31 Though I, O Lord, with woe and grief, have benful sore oppressed:  
Thy help shall give me such relief, that all shall be redressed.  
verse 32 That I may give thy name the praise, and show it with a song:  
I will extol the same always, with hearty thanks among.  
verse 33 Which is more pleasant unto thee (such mind thy grace hath borne)  
Then either Ox, or Calf can be, that hath both hoof and horn.  
verse 34 when simple folk do this behold, it shall rejoice them sure:  
All ye that seek the Lord, behold, your life for aye shall dure.  
verse 35 For why? the Lord of hosts doth hear, the poor when they complain:  
His prisuners are to him full dear, he doth them not disdain.  
verse 36 Wherefore the sky & earth below, the sea with flood and stream  
His praise they shall declare and show, with all that live in them.  
verse 37 For sure our God will Zion save, and juda's cities build,  
verse 38 Much folk possession there shall have, her streets shall all be filled:  
Her servants seed shall keep the same, all ages out of mind:  
verse 39 And there all they that love his name, a dwelling place shall find.    

Deus in adiutorium. Psalm lxx  I. H. 
¶ He prayeth to be right speedily delivered, as in the lx Psalms. Then he desireth the shame of his enemies, and the joyful comfort of all those that seek the Lord.  
sing this as the. 72. Psalm.  
verse 1 O God, to me take heed, of help I thee require  
(O Lord of hosts) with haste & speed, help, help I thee desire.  
verse 2 With shame confound them all, that seek my soul to spill,  
Rebuke them back with blame to fall, that think and wish me il.  
verse 3 Confound them that apply, and seek to work me shame,  
And at my harm do laugh and cry, so, so there goeth the game.  
verse 4 But let them joyful be, in thee with joy and wealth,  
Which only trust and seek to thee, and to thy saving health.  
verse 5 That they may say always, in mirth and one accord,  
All glory honour, laud and praise, be given to thee (O Lord.)  
verse 6 But I am weak and poor, come Lord thine aid I lack,  
Thou art my stay and help therefore, make speed & be not slack.   

In te domine speravi. Psalm lxxi  I. H. 
¶ He prayeth in faith astablished by the word of the promise and confirmed by the work of God, from his youth, he desireth now to be delivered from the wicked and cruel man: (meaning) his son Absalon and his confederacy, and he promiseth to be mindful and thankful for the same.  
Sing this as the. lxix psalm.  
verse 1 MY Lord my God in all distress, my hope is whole in thee,  
Then let no shame my soul oppress, nor once take hold on me.  
verse 2 As thou art just defend my Lord, and rid me out of dread  
give ear and to my suit accord, and send me help at need.  
verse 3 Be thou my rock to whom I may for aid, all times resort  
Thy promise is to help always, thou art my fence and fort.  
verse 4 Save me my God from wicked men, & from their strength & power,  
From folk unjust and eke from them, that cruelly devour.  
verse 5 Thou art the stay wherein I trust, thou Lord of hosts art he  
Yea from my youth I had a lust, still to depend on thee.  
verse 6 Thou hast me kept even from my birth, & I through thee was borne  
wherefore I will thee praise with mirth, both evening and morn.  
verse 7 As to a monster seldom seen, much folk about me throng:  
But thou art now and still hast been, my fence, and aid so strong.  
verse 8 Wherefore my mouth no time shall lack, thy glory and thy praise:  
and eke my tongue shall not be slack, to honour thee always.  
verse 9 Refuse not me, O Lord, I say, when age my limbs doth take:  
and when my strength doth waste away, do not my soul forsake.  
verse 10 Among themselves my foes inquire, to take me through deceit:  
and they against me do conspire, that for my soul laid wait.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Lay hand & take him now (they said) for God from him is gone:  
Dispatch him quite, for to his aid, I wis there cometh none.  
verse 12 Do not absent thyself away, (O Lord) when need shallbe:  
But that in time of grief thou may, in haste give help to me.  
verse 13 With shame confound and overthrow, all those that seek my life:  
Oppress then with rebukes also, that fain would work me strife.  
verse 14 But I will patiently abide, thy help in all assays:  
Still more and more each time & tide, I will set forth thy praise.  
verse 15 My mouth thy justice shall record, that daily help doth send:  
But of thy benefits, O Lord, I know no count nor end.  
verse 16 Yet will I go and seek forth one, with thy good help (O God)  
The saving health of thee alone, to show and set abroad.  
verse 17 For of my youth thou tookest the care, and dost instruct me still:  
Therefore thy wonders to declare, I have great mind and wil  
verse 18 And as in youth from wanton rage, thou didst me keep and stay:  
Forsake me not unto mine age, and till my head be grey.  
verse 19 That I thy strength & might may show, to them that now be here:  
and that our seed thy power may know, hereafter many a year.  
verse 20 O Lord thy justice doth exceed, thy doings all may see:  
Thy works are wonderful in deed, oh, who is like to thee?  
verse 21 Thou madest me feel afflictions sore, and yet thou didst me save:  
yea thou didst help and me restore, and tookest me from the grave.  
verse 22 And thou mine honour dost increase, my dignity maintain:  
yea, thou dost make all grief to cease, and comforts me again.  
verse 23 Therefore thy faithfulness to praise, I will both lute and sing:  
My harp shall sound thy laud always (O Israel's holy king)  
verse 24 My mouth will joy with pleasant voice, when I shall sing to thee:  
and eke my soul will much rejoice, for thou hast made me free.  
verse 25 My tongue thy uprightness shall sound, and speak it daily still  
For grief and shame do them confound, that sought to work me ill.    

Deus judicium tuum. Psalm lxxii  I. H. 
¶ He prayeth that the kingdom of God by Christ may come under the parson of Solomon, under whom shall be righteousness, peace and felicity, unto whom all kings, and all nations shall do homage, whose name and power shall endure for ever.  
LOrd give thy judgements to the king, therein instruct him well: And with his son that Princely thing, Lord let thy justice dwell, that he may govern up rightly, and rule thy folk a right: and so defend through equity, the poor that have no might.  
verse 3 And let the mountains that are high, unto their folk give peace,  
And eke let little hills apply, in justice to increase.  
verse 4 That he may help the weak & poor, with aid, & make them strong:  
And eke destroy for evermore, all those that do them wrong.  
verse 5 And then from age to age shall they, regard and fear thy might:  
So long as sun doth shine by day, or else the moon by night  
verse 6 Lord make the king unto the just, like rain to fields new mown  
And like to drops that lay the dust, and fresh the land unsown.  
verse 7 The just shall flourish in his time, and all shallbe at peace  
Until the moon shall leave to prime, waist, change, & to increase.  
verse 8 He shallbe Lord of sea and sand, from shore to shore throughout:  
and from the floods within the land, through all the earth about.  
verse 9 The people that in desert dwell, shall kneel to him full thick:  
and all his enemies that rebel, the earth and dust shall lick.  
verse 10 Their Lords of all the yles thereby, great gifts to him shall bring  
The kings of Sabe and Arabia, give many a costly thing.  
verse 11 All kings shall seek with one accord, in his good grace to stand,  
And all the people of the world, shall serve him at his hand.  
verse 12 For he the needy sort doth save, that unto him do call:  
And eke the simple folk that have no help of man at al.  
verse 13 He taketh pity on the poor, that are with need oppressed,  
He doth preserve them evermore, & brings their souls to rest.  
verse 14 He shall redeem their life from dread, from fraud, from wrong, from might  
And eke the blood that they shall bleed, is precious in his sight.  
verse 15 But he shall live, and they shall bring, to him of saba's gold:  
He shallbe honoured as a king, and daily be extolled.  
verse 16 The mighty mountains of his land, of corn shall bear such throng  
That it like cedar trees shall stand, in Libanus full long.  
verse 17 Their cities eke full well shall speed, the fruits thereof shall pass,  
In plenty it shall far exceed, and spring as green as grass.  
verse 18 For ever they shall praise his name, while that the sun is light  
And think them happy through the same, all folk shall bless his might  
verse 19 Praise ye the Lord of hosts and sing, to Israel's God eachone  
For he doth every wondrous thing, yea he himself alone.  
verse 20 And blessed be his holy name, all times eternally,  
That all the earth may praise the same, Amen, Amen say I.   

Quam bonus deus. Psalm lxxiii  T. S. 
¶ The Prophet teacheth by his example, that neither the worldly prosperity of the ungodly, nor yet the affliction of the good, aught to discourage God's children: but rather aught to move us to consider our father's providence, & to cause us to reverence gods judgements, for asmuch as the wicked vanish a way like smoke, and the godly enter into life everlasting, in hope whereof he resigneth himself into God's hands.  
Sing this as the xliiii psal.  
verse 1 HOw ever it be, yet God is good, and kind to Israel  
And to all such as safely keep, their conscience pure & well▪  
verse 2 yet like a fool I almost slipped, my feet began to slide  
And or I witted even at a pinch, my steps a wry 'gan glide.  
verse 3 For when I saw such foolish men, I grudged and did disdain  
That wicked men all things should have, without turmoil or pain  
verse 4 They never suffer pangs nor grief, as if death should them smite  
Their bodies are both stout and strong, and ever in good plight.  
verse 5 And free from all adversity, when other men be shent,  
And with the rest they take no part, of plague or punishment.  
verse 6 Therefore presumptio doth embrace, their necks as doth a chain  
And are even wrapped as in a rob, with rapine and disdain.  
verse 7 They are so fed, that even for fat, their eyes oft times out start:  
And as for worldly goods they have, more than can wish their heart.  
verse 8 Their life is most licentious, boasting much of the wrong:  
Which they have done to simple men, and ever pride among.  
verse 9 The heavens and the living Lord, they spare not to blaspheme:  
And prate they do on worldly things, no wight they do esteem.  
verse 10 The people of god, oft times turn back, to see their prosperous state:  
And almost drink the self same cup, and follow the same rate.  

The second part.  
verse 11 How can it be that God (say they) should know and understand:  
These worldly things since wicked men, be Lords of sea and land?  
verse 12 For we may see how wicked men, in riches still increase  
Rewarded well with worldly goods, and live in rest and peace.  
verse 13 Then why? do I from wickedness, my fantasy refrain  
And wash my hands with innocents, & cleanse my heart in vain?  
verse 14 And suffer scourges every day, as subject to all blame  
And every morning from my youth, sustain rebuke and shame?  
verse 15 And I had almost said as they, misliking mine estate  
But that I should thy children judge, as folk unfortunate.  
verse 16 Then I bethought me how I might, this matter understand:  
But yet the labour was to great, for me to take in hand.  
verse 17 Until the time I went into thy holy place and then  
I understood right perfectly, the end of all these men.  
verse 18 And namely how thou settest them, upon a slippery place  
And at thy pleasure and thy will, thou dost them all deface.  
verse 19 Then all men muse at that strange sight to see how suddenly  
They are destroyed, dispatched, consumed, and dead so horribly.  
verse 20 Much like a dream when one awaketh, so shall their wealth decay:  
Their famous names in all men's sight, shall ebb and pass away.   

The third part.  
verse 21 Yet thus my heart was grieved then, my mind was much oppressed:  
verse 22 So fond was I and ignorant, and in this point a best.  
verse 23 Yet nevertheless by my right hand, thou holdest me always fast  
verse 24 And with thy counsel dost me guide, to glory at the last.  
verse 25 What thing is there that I can with, but thee in heaven above?  
And in the earth there is nothing, like thee that I can love.  
verse 26 My flesh and eke my heart do fail, but God doth fail me never,  
For of my heart God is the strength, my portion eke for ever.  
verse 27 And lo, all such as thee forsake, thou shalt destroy eachone,  
And those that trust in any thing, saving in thee alone.  
verse 28 Therefore will I draw near to God, and ever with him dwell  
In God alone I put my trust, his wonders will I tell.    

Vt quid deus. Psalm lxxiiii  I. H. 
¶ The faithful complain of the destruction of the Church and true religion under the name of Zion and the altars destroyed: And trusting in the might & free mercies of God, by his covenant they require help and succour for the glory of God's holy name, the salvation of his poor afflicted servants, and the confusion of his proud enemies.  
sing this as the .72. Psalm.  
verse 1 WHy art thou Lord so long from us, in all this danger deep?  
Why doth thine anger kindle thus, at thine own pastor sheep?  
verse 2 Lord call thy people to thy thought, which have been thine so long  
The which thou hast redemd & brought, from bondage sore & strong.  
verse 3 Have mind therefore and think upon, remember it full well  
Thy pleasant place, thy mount Sion, where thou wast wont to dwell.  
verse 4 Lift up thy foot and come in haste, and all thy foes deface,  
Which now at pleasure rob and waste, within thy holy place.  
verse 5 A mid thy congregations all, thine enemies roar, O God,  
They set as signs on every wall, their banners splayed abroad.  
verse 6 As men with axes hue the trees, that on the hills do grow,  
So shine the bills and swords of these, within the temples now.  
verse 7 The selings sawde, the carved boards, the goodly graven stones:  
With axes, hammers, villes & swords, they beat them down at once.  
verse 8 Thy places they consume with flame, and eke in all this toil,  
The house appointed to thy name, they raze down to the soil.  
verse 9 And thus they said within their heart, dispatch them out of hand,  
Then burned they up in every part, God's houses through the land.  
verse 10 Yet thou no sign of help dost send, our Prophets all are gone  
To tell when this our plague should end, among us there is none.  
verse 11 When wilt thou Lord once end this shame, & cease thine enemies strong?  
Shall they always blaspheme thy name, & rail on thee so long?  
verse 12 Why dost with draw thy hand a back, and hide it in thy lap,  
O pluck it out and be not slack, to give thy foes a rap.  

The second part.  
verse 13 O God thou art my king and Lord, and evermore hast been,  
Yea thy good grace throughout the world, for our good help hath seen.  
verse 14 The seas that are so deep & dead, thy might did make them dry:  
And thou didst break the serpent's head, that be therein did die.  
verse 15 Yea thou didst break the heads so great, of whales that are so fell:  
and gavest them to the folks to eat, that in the deserts dwell.  
verse 16 thou madest a spring with streams to rise, from rock both hard and high  
And eke thy hand doth make likewise, deep rivers to be dry.  
verse 17 Both day and eke the night are thine, by thee they were begun:  
Thou setst to serve us with their shine, the light & eke the Sun.  
verse 18 Thou dost appoint the ends and costs, of all the earth about:  
Both summer heats, & winter frosts, thy hand hath found them out  
verse 19 Think on, O Lord, no time forget, thy foes that thee defame:  
And how the foolish folk are set, to rail upon thy name,  
verse 20 O let no cruel beast devour, thy Turtle that is true:  
Forget not always in thy power, the poor that much do rue.  
verse 21 Regard thy covenant and behold, thy foes possess the land:  
All sad & dark, for worn and old, our realm as now doth stand.  
verse 22 Let not the simple go away, with disappointed shame:  
But let the poor and needy aye, give praise unto thy name.  
verse 23 Rise Lord let be by thee maintained, the cause that is thine own:  
Remember how that thou blasphemd, art by the foolish one.  
verse 24 The voice forget not of thy foes, for they presuming high:  
Is more and more increased of those, that hate thee spitefully.    

Confitebimur tibi deus, Psalm .lxxv.  N 
¶ The faithful do praise the name of the Lord, which shall come to judge at the time appointed, when the wicked shall be put to confusion, and drink the cup of his wrath, their prayer shall be abated, and the righteous shall be exalted to honour.  
Sing this as the .44. Psalm.  
verse 1 Unto thee God we will give thanks, we will give thanks to thee:  
Fith thy name is so near, declare thy wondrous works will we  
verse 2 I will uprightly judge when get, convenient time I may:  
The earth is weak and all therein, but I her pillars stay.  
verse 3 I did to the mad people say, deal not so furiously:  
And unto the ungodly ones, set not your horns so high.  
verse 4 I said unto them set not up, your raised horns on high:  
And see that you do with stiff neck, not speak presumptuously.  
verse 5 For neither from the eastern part, nor from the western side:  
Nor from forsaken wilderness, protection doth proceed.  
verse 6 For why? the Lord our God he is, the righteous judge alone:  
He putteth down the one, and sets, another in the throne.  
verse 7 For why? a cup of mighty wine, is in the hand of God:  
And all the mighty wine therein, himself doth power abroad.  
verse 8 As for the lees and filthy dregs, that do remain of it.  
The wicked of the earth shall drink, and suck them every whit.  
verse 9 But I will talk of God I say, of jacob's God therefore:  
And will not cease to celebrate, his praise for evermore.  
verse 10 In sunder break the horns of all, ungodly men will I:  
But then the horns of righteous men, shallbe exalted high.   

Gloria patri.  
To father son, and holy ghost, all glory be therefore:  
As in beginning was is now, and shall be evermore.   

In judea. psalm lxxvi  I. H. 
This psalm setteth forth the power of God & care for the defence of his people in jerusalem, in the destruction of the army Senacherib, and exhorteth the faithful to be thankful for the same.  
sing this as the .69 Psalm.  
verse 1 TO all that now in jury dwell, the Lord is clearly known:  
His name is great in Israel, a people of his own.  
verse 2 At Salem, he his tents hath pight, to tarry there a space:  
In Zion eke he hath delight, to make his dwelling place.  
verse 3 And there he broke both staff & bow, the sword, the spear, & shield:  
and broke the ray to overthrow, in battle on the field.  
verse 4 Thou art more worthy honour Lord, more might in thee doth lie:  
Then in the strongest of the world, that rob on mountains high.  
verse 5 But now the proud are spoiled through thee, & they are fallen on sleep:  
through men of war no help can be, themselves they could not keep.  
verse 6 At thy rebuke, O jacob's God, when thou dost them reprove:  
as half in sleep their charets stood, no horseman once doth move.  
verse 7 For thou art fearful Lord in deed, what man the courage hath:  
To bide thy sight and doth not dread, when thou art in thy wrath.  
verse 8 When thou dost make thy judgements hard, from heaven through the ground  
Then all the earth full sore afraid, in silence shall be found.  
verse 9 And that when thou O God dost stand, in judgement for to speak:  
To save th'afflicted of the land, on earth that are full weak.  
verse 10 The fury that in man doth reign, shall turn unto thy praise:  
Hereafter Lord do thou restrain, their wrath & threats always  
verse 11 Make vows & pay them to your God, ye folk that nigh him be:  
Bring gifts all ye that dwell abroad, for dreadful sure is he.  
verse 12 For he doth take both life and might, from Prince's great of birth:  
And full of terror is his sight, to all the kings on earth.   

Voce mea ad dominum. Psalm lxxvii  I. H. 
¶ The prophet in the name of the church, rehearseth the greatness of his affliction, and his grievous temptation, whereby he was driven to this end to consider his former conversation, and the continual course of gods works in the preservation of his servants: and so he confirmeth his faith against these temptations.  
I With my voice to God do cry, with heart and hearty cheer: my voice to God I lift on high, and he my suit doth hear. In time of grief I sought to God, by night no rest I took: but stretched my hands to him abroad, my soul comfort forsook.  
verse 3 When I to think on God intend, my trouble then is more:  
I spoke, but could not make an end, my breath was stopped so sore.  
verse 4 Thou hold'st mine eyes always from rest, that I always awake:  
With fear am I so sore oppressed, my speech doth me forsake.  
verse 5 The days of old in mind I cast, and oft did think upon:  
The times and ages that are past, full many years agone.  
verse 6 By night my songs I call to mind, once made thy praise to show:  
And which my heart much talk I find, my spirits doth search to know.  
verse 7 Will God said I, at once for all, cast of his people thus?  
So that henceforth no time he shall, be friendly unto us.  
verse 8 What? is his goodness clean decayed, for ever and a day?  
Or is his promise now delayed, and doth his truth decay?  
verse 9 And will the Lord our God forget, his mercies manifold?  
Or shall his wrath increase so hot, his mercy to withhold?  
verse 10 At last I said my weakness is, the cause of this mistrust:  
Gods mighty hand can help all this, and change it when he lust.  

The second part.  
verse 11 I will regard and think upon, the working of the Lord:  
Of all his wonders past and gone, I gladly will record.  
verse 12 Yea, all his works I will declare, and what I did devise:  
To tell his facts I will not spare, and eke his counsel wise.  
verse 13 Thy works O Lord are all upright, and holy abroad:  
what one hath strength to match the might, of thee O Lord our God?  
verse 14 Thou art a God that oft dost show, thy wonders every hour:  
and so dost make the people know, thy virtue & thy power.  
verse 15 And thine own folk thou didst defend, with strength & stretched arm:  
The sons of jacob that descend, and joseph's seed from harm.  
verse 16 The waters Lord perceived thee, the waters saw thee well:  
and they for fear aside did flee, the depths on trembling fel.  
verse 17 The clouds that were both thick & black, did rain full plenteously:  
The thunder in the air did crack, their shafts abroad did fly.  
verse 18 Thy thunder in the fire was heard, the lightning from above:  
With flashes great made men afraid, the earth did quake & move.  
verse 19 Thy ways within the sea doth lie, thy path in waters deep:  
Yet none can there thy steps espy, nor know thy path to keep.  
verse 20 Thou leadest thy folk upon the land, as sheep on every side:  
through Moses & through Aaron's hand, thou didst them safely guide    

Attendite populi. psalm lxxviii  T. S. 
¶ He showeth how God of his mercy chose his church of the posterity of Abraham, casting in their teeth the stubborn rebellion of their fathers, that their children might not only understand, that God of his free mercies made his covenant with their ancestors, but also seeing them so malicious and perverse, might be ashamed, and so turn wholly to God In this psalm the holy ghost hath comprehended as it were the sum of all gods benefits, to the intent the ignorant & gros people might see in few words the effect of the whole histories.  
ATtend my people to my law, and to my words incline: My mouth shall speak strange parables, and sentences divine. Which we ourselves have heard and learned, even of our father's old, and which for our instruction, our fathers have us told.  
verse 4 Because we should not keep it close, from them that should come after:  
who should gods power to their race praise, & all his works of wonder  
verse 5 To jacob he commandment gave, how Israel should live:  
Willing our fathers should the same, unto their children give.  
verse 6 That they and their posterity, that were not sprung up tho:  
Should have the knowledge of the law, and teach their seed also  
verse 7 That they may have the better hope, in God that is above:  
And not forget to keep his laws, and his precepts in love.  
verse 8 Not being as their fathers were, rebelling in gods sight:  
and would not frame their wicked hearts, to know their god aright.  
verse 9 How went the people of Ephraim, their neighbours for to spoil:  
Shooting their darts the day of war, and yet they took the foil?  
verse 10 For why? they did not keep with God, the covenant that was made  
Nor yet would walk or lead their lives, according to his trade.  
verse 11 But put into oblivion, his counsel and his will:  
and all his works most magnific, which he declared still.  

The second part.  
verse 12 What wonders to our forefathers, did he himself disclose:  
In Egypt land within the field, that called is Thaneos.  
verse 13 He did divide and cut the sea, that they might pass at once:  
And made the water stand as still, as doth an heap of stones.  
verse 14 He led them secret in a cloud, by day when it was bright:  
And in the night when dark it was, with fire he gave them light.  
verse 15 He broke the rocks in wilderness, and gave the people drink:  
As plentiful as when the deeps, do flow up to the brink.  
verse 16 He drew out rivers out of rocks, that were both dry and hard:  
Of such abundance that no floods, to them might be compared,  
verse 17 yet for all this, against the Lord, their sin they did increase.  
And stirred him that is most high, to wrath in wilderness.  
verse 18 They tempted him within their hearts, like people of mistrust:  
Requiring such a kind of meat, as served to their lust.  
verse 19 Saying with murmuration, in their unfaithfulness:  
What? can this God prepare for us, a feast in wilderness?  
verse 20 Behold, he struck the stony rock, and floods forth with did flow:  
But can he now give to his folk, both biead and fless also.  
verse 21 When God heard this, he waxed wroth, with jacob and his seed:  
So did his indignation, on Israel proceed.   

The third part  
verse 22 22 Because they did not faithfully, believe and hope that he:  
Can always help and succour them, in their necessity.  
verse 23 Wherefore he did command the clouds, forthwith they broke in sunder:  
verse 24 And rained down Manna for them to eat, a food of mickel wonder  
verse 25 When earthly men with angels food, were fed at their request:  
verse 26 He bade the east wind blow away, and brought in the south west.  
verse 27 And rained down flesh, as thick as dust, & foul, as thick as sand:  
verse 28 Which he did cast amids the place where all the tents did stand.  
verse 29 Then did they eat exceedingly, and all men had their fils:  
Yet more and more they did desire, to serve their lusts and wills.  
verse 30 But as the meat was in their mouths, his wrath upon them fel.  
verse 31 And slew the flower of all their youth, and choice of Israel.  
verse 32 Yet fell they to their wont sin, and still they did him grieve:  
For all the wonders that he wrought, they would him not believe  
verse 33 Their days therefore he shortened, and made their honour vain:  
Their years did waste and pass away, with terrors & with pain  
verse 34 But ever when he plagued them, they sought him by and by:  
verse 35 Remembering them he was their strength, their help & God most hy.  
verse 36 Though in their mouths they did but gloze, & flatter which the Lord:  
and with their tongues & in their hearts, dissembled every word.   

The fourth part.  
verse 37 For why? their hearts were nothing bend, to him nor to his trade:  
Nor yet to keep or to perform, the covenant that was made.  
verse 38 Yet was he still so merciful, when they deserved to die:  
That he forgave them their misdeeds, and would not them destroy  
Yea many a time he turned his wrath, and did himself advise:  
and would not suffer all his whole displeasure to arise.  
verse 39 Considering they were but flesh, and even as a wind:  
that passeth away and cannot well, return by his own kind.  
verse 40 How oftentimes in wilderness, did they their Lord provoke?  
How did they move & stir their Lord, to plague them with his stroke?  
verse 41 Yet did they turn again to sin, and tempted God eftsoon:  
prescribing to the holy Lord, what things they would have done  
verse 42 Not thinking of his hand & power, nor of the day when he:  
Delivered them out of the bonds, of the fierce enemy.  
verse 43 Nor how he wrought his miracles, as they themselves beheld:  
In Egypt and the wonder that, he did in Zoan field.  
verse 44 Nor how he turned by his power, their waters into blood:  
that no man might receive his drink, at river nor at flood.  
verse 45 Nor how he sent them swarms of flies, which did them sore annoy:  
and filled their country's full of frogs, which should their Lord destroy   

The fift part  
verse 46 46 Nor how he did commit their fruits, unto the Caterpillar,  
and all the labour of their hands, he gave to the grasshopper.  
verse 47 With hailstones he destroyed their vines, so that they were all lost:  
and not so much as wild fig trees, but he consumed with frost.  
verse 48 And yet with hailstones once again, the Lord their cattle smote:  
and all their flocks and herds like wise, with thunderbolts full hot.  
verse 49 He cast upon them in his ire, and in his fury strong:  
Displeasure, wrath, and evil spirits, to trouble them among.  
verse 50 Then to his wrath he made away, and spared not the least:  
But gave unto the pestilence, the man and eke the beast.  
verse 51 He struck also the first borne all, that up in Egypt came:  
and all the chief of men and beasts, within the tents of Ham.  
verse 52 But as for all his own dear folk, he did preserve and keep:  
and carried them through wilderness, even like a flock of sheep.  
verse 53 Without all fear both safe and sound, he brought them out of thrall  
Where as their foes with rage of sea, were overwhelmed al.  
verse 54 And brought them out into the costs, of his own holy land:  
Even to the mount which he had got, by his strong arm & hand.  
verse 55 And there cast out the Heathen folk, and did their land divide.  
and in the tents he set their tribes, of Israel to abide.  
verse 56 Yet for all this their god most high, they stirred and tempted still:  
And would not keep his testament, nor yet obey his wil  
verse 57 But as their fathers turned back, even so they went astray:  
Much like a bow that would not bend, but slip & start away.   

The sixth part.  
verse 58 And grieved him with their hill altars, with offerings & with fire:  
And with their Idols vehemently, provoked him to ire.  
verse 59 Therewith his wrath began again, to kindle in his breast:  
The naughtiness of Israel, he did so much detest.  
verse 60 Then he forsook the tabernacle, of Silo where he was:  
Right conversant with earthly men, even as his dwelling place.  
verse 61 Then suffered he his might and power, in bondage for to stand:  
And gave the honour of his Ark, into his enemies hand.  
verse 62 And did commit them to the sword, wroth with his heritage:  
verse 63 The young men were devoured with fire, maids had no marriage.  
verse 64 And with the sword the priests also, did perish every eachone  
And not a widow left alive, their death for to bemoan.  
verse 65 And then the Lord began to wake, like one that slept a time:  
Or like a valiant man of war, refreshed after wine.  
verse 66 With Emerods' in the hinder parts, he struck his enemies all:  
and put them then unto a shame, that was perpetual.  
verse 67 Then he the tent and Tabernacle, of joseph did refuse:  
as for the tribe of Ephraim, he would in no wise choose.  
verse 68 But choose the tribe of jehuda, where as they thought to dwell:  
Even the noble mount Zion, which he did love so well.  
verse 69 Where as he did his temple build, both sumptuously and sure:  
Like as the earth which he hath made, for ever to endure.  
verse 70 Then chose he David him to serve, his people for to keep:  
Which he took up and brought away, even from the folds of sheep.  
verse 71 As he did follow the ewes with young, the Lord did him advance  
To feed his people of Israel, and his inheritance.  
verse 72 Thus David with a faithful heart, his flock and charge did feed:  
and prudently with all his power, did govern them in deed.    

Deus venerunt gentes. Psalm lxxix  I. H. 
¶ The Israelites complain to God for the great calamity and oppression that they suffered when Antiochus destroyed their temple and city jerusalem, desiring gods aid against his raging tyranny, least gods name and religion should be contemned among the Heathen, which should see them thus forsaken and perish.  
sing this as the .77. Psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord the Gentiles do invade, thine heritage to spoil:  
jerusalem an heap is made, thy temple they defoil.  
verse 2 The bodies of thy saints most dear, abroad to birds they cast  
the flesh of them that do thee fear, the beasts devour and waste  
verse 3 Their blood throughout jerusalem, as water spilled they have,  
So that there is not one of them, to lay their dead in grave.  
verse 4 Thus are we made a laughing stock, almost the world throughout  
the enemies at us jest and mock, which dwell our coasts about.  
verse 5 will thou O Lord thus in thine ire, against us ever fume?  
and show thy wrath as hot as fire, thy folk for to consume?  
verse 6 Upon those people pour the same, which did thee never know:  
all realms which call not on thy name, consume and overthrow.  
verse 7 For they have got the upper hand, and jacob's seed destroyed:  
His habitation and his land, they have left waist and void.  
verse 8 Bear not in mind our former faults, with speed some pity show:  
and aid us Lord in all assaults, for we are weak and low.  
verse 9 O God that givest all health and grace, on us declare the same:  
Weigh not our works, our sins deface, for honour of thy name  
verse 10 Why shall the wicked still always, to us as people dumb:  
In thy reproach rejoice and say, where is their God become?  
Require (O Lord) as thou seest good, before our eyes in sight:  
Of all these folk thy servants blood, which they spilled in despite.  
verse 11 receive into thy sight in haste, the clamours, grief and wrong:  
Of such as are in prison cast, sustaining irons strong.  
Thy force and strength to celebrate, Lord set them out of band:  
Which unto death are destinate, and in their enemies hand.  
verse 12 The nations which have been so bold, as to blaspheme thy name:  
Into their laps with seven fold, repay again the same.  
verse 13 So we thy folk thy pasture sheep, will praise thee evermore:  
and teach all ages for to keep, for thee like praise in store.   

Qui regis Israel. psalm lxxx  I. H 
A lamentable prayer to God to help the miseries of the church, desiring him to consider their first estate, when his favour shined towards them, to the intent that he might finish that work that he had begun.  
sing this as the .67. psalm.  
verse 1 THou heard that Israel dost keep, give ear and take good heed  
which leadest joseph like a sheep, & dost him watch & feed.  
verse 2 Thou Lord I say, whose seat is set, on Cherubins so bright:  
Show forth thyself & do not let, send down thy beams of light  
verse 3 Before Ephraim and Benjamin, Manasses eke likewise:  
To show thy power do thou begin, come help us Lord arise.  
verse 4 Direct our hearts unto thy grace, convert us Lord to thee:  
Show us the brightness of thy face, and then full safe are we.  
verse 5 Lord God of hosts of Israel, how long wilt thou I say:  
Against thy folk in anger swell, and wilt not hear them pray?  
verse 6 Thou dost them feed with sorrows deep, their bread which tears they eat  
And drink the tears that they do weep, in measure full & great.  
verse 7 Thou hast us made a very strife, to those that dwell about:  
And that our foes do love of life, they laugh and jest it out.  
verse 8 O take us lord unto thy grace, convert our minds to thee:  
Show forth to us thy joyful face, and we full safe shall be.  
verse 9 From Egypt where it grew not well, thou brought'st a vine full dear  
The Heathen folk thou didst expel, & then didst plant it here.  
verse 10 Thou didst prepare for it a place, and set her roots full fast:  
That it did grow and spring apace, and fill the land at last.  
verse 11 The hills were covered round about, with shade that from it came:  
And eke the Ceders, high and stout, with branches of the same  
verse 12 Why then didst thou her wall destroy? her hedge plucked up thou hast:  
That all the folk that pass thereby, the vine may spoil and waste  

The second part.  
verse 13 The Boar out of the wood so wild, doth dig and rout it out:  
The furious beasts out of the field, devour it all about.  
verse 14 O Lord of hosts return again, from heaven look betime:  
Behold, and with thy help sustain, this poor vineyard of thine.  
verse 15 Thy plant I say, thine Israel, whom thy right hand hath set:  
The same which thou didst love so well, O Lord do not forget.  
verse 16 They lop and cut it down apace, they burn it eke with fire:  
And through the frowning of thy face, we perish in thine ire.  
verse 17 Let thy right hand be with them now, whom thou hast kept so long:  
and with the son of man whom thou, to thee hast made so strong.  
verse 18 And so when thou hast set us free, and saved us from shame:  
Then will we never fall from thee, but call upon thy name.  
verse 19 O lord of hosts through thy good grace, convert us unto thee:  
Behold us with a pleasant face, and then full safe are we.    

Exultate Deo. psalm lxxxi  I. H. 
¶ An exhortation to praise God both in heart and voice for his benefits, and to worship him only: God condemneth their ingratitude, and showeth what great benefits they have lost thorough their own malice.  
BE light & glad in God rejoice, which is our strength and stay: be joyful & lift up your voice to jacob's God I say. Prepare your instruments most meet, some joy- full Psalm to sing, strike up with harp and lute so sweet, on every pleasant string.  
verse 3 Blow as it were in the new moon, with trumpets of the best:  
As it is used to be done, at any solemn feast.  
verse 4 For this is unto Israel, a statute and a trade:  
A law that must be kept full well, which jacob's god hath made.  
verse 5 This clause with joseph was decreed, when he from Egypt came:  
That as a witness all his seed, should still observe the same.  
verse 6 When God I say had so prepared, to bring him from that land:  
where as the speech which he had heard, he did not understand.  
verse 7 I from his shoulders took saith he, the burden clean away:  
And from the furnace quit him free, from burning brick of clay.  
verse 8 When thou in grief didst cry and call, I holp thee by and by:  
And I did answer thee withal, in thunder secretly.  
verse 9 Yea at the waters of discord, I did thee tempt and prove:  
whereas the goodness of the Lord, with muttering thou didst move:  
verse 10 Hear O my folk O Israel, and I assure it thee:  
Regard & mark my words full well, if thou wilt cleave to me.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Thou shalt no God in thee reserve, of any land abroad:  
Nor in no wise to bow or serve, a strange and foreign God.  
verse 12 I am the Lord thy God, and I from Egypt set thee free.  
Then ask of me abundantly, and I will give it thee.  
verse 13 And yet my people would not hear, my voice when that I spoke:  
Nor Israel would not obey, but did me quite forsake.  
verse 14 Then did I leave them to their will, in hardness of their heart:  
To walk in their own counsels still, themselves they might pervert.  
verse 15 O that my people would have hard, the words that I did say:  
And eke that Israel would regard, to walk within my way.  
verse 16 How soon would I confounded their foes, & bring them down fullow:  
And turn my hand upon all those, that would them overthrow.  
verse 17 And they that at the Lord do rage, as slaves should seek him till:  
But of his folk the time and age, should flourish ever still:  
verse 18 I would have said them with the crop, and finest of the wheat:  
and make the rock with honey drop, that they their fils should eat    

Deus stetit in Synagoga Psalm lxxxii  I. H. 
The prophet declaring god to be present amongst the judges & magistrates, reproveth their partiality and unrighteousness, and exhorteth them to do justice but seeing no amendment, be desireth god to undertake the matter, and execute justice himself.  
Sing this as the .77 Psalm.  
verse 1 AMid the press with men of might, the Lord himself did stand:  
To plead the cause of truth & right, with judges of the land.  
verse 2 How long said he will you proceed, falls judgement to award?  
and have respect for love of meed, the wicked to regard?  
verse 3 Whereas of due ye should defend, the fatherless and weak:  
and when the poor man doth contend, in judgement justly speak  
verse 4 If ye he wise defend the cause, of poor men in their right:  
And rid the needy from the claws, of tyrant's force and might.  
verse 5 But nothing will they know or learn, in vain to them I talk:  
They will not see or ought discern, but still in darkness walk.  
For lo, even now the time is come, that all things fall to nought:  
And likewise laws both all & some, for gain are sold and bought.  
verse 6 I had decred it in my sight, as Gods to take you all:  
and children to the most of might, for love I did you call.  
verse 7 But not withstanding ye shall die, as men, and so decay:  
O tyrants, I shall you destroy, and pluck you quite away.  
verse 8 Up Lord & let thy strength be known, & judge the world with might:  
For why? all nations are thine own, to take them as thy right.   

Deus quis similis. Psalm lxxxiii  I. H. 
¶ The people of Israel pray unto the Lord to deliver them from their enemies, both at home and far of, which imagined nothing but their destruction: and they desire that all such wicked people may, according as God was accustomed, be stricken with the stormy tempests of God's wrath, that they may know that the Lord is most high upon the earth.  
sing this as the .77. Psalm.  
verse 1 DO not, O God, refrain thy tongue, in silence do not stay:  
Withhold not Lord thyself so long, nor make no more delay.  
verse 2 For why? behold thy foes and see, how they do rage & cry,  
And those that bear an hate to thee: hold up their heads on high.  
verse 3 Against thy folk they use deceit, and craftily they inquire:  
For thine elect to lie in wait, their council doth conspire  
verse 4 Come to said they let us expel, and pluck these folk away  
So that the name of Israel, may utterly decay.  
verse 5 They all conspire within their heart, how they may thee withstand  
against the Lord to take a part, they are in league and band.  
verse 6 The tents of all the Edomites, the Ismalites also  
The Hagarens and Moabites, with divers othermore.  
verse 7 Gebal with Ammon, and like wise, doth Amalec conspire:  
The Philistines against thee rise, with them that dwell at tire.  
verse 8 And Assur eke is well apaid, with them in league to be:  
And doth become a fence and aid, to Lot's posterity.  
verse 9 As thou didst to the Madianites, so serve them Lord echeone:  
as to Cicer and to jabin, beside the broke Kison.  
verse 10 Whom thou in Endor didst destroy, & waste then through thy might  
That they like dung on earth did lie, and that in open sight.  

The second part.  
verse 11 Make them now & their Lords appear, like Zeb and Oreb then  
as Zebah and Zalmana were, the kings of Madian.  
verse 12 Which said let us throughout the land, in all the costs abroad:  
Possess and take into our hand, the fair houses of God.  
verse 13 Turn them, O God, with storms as fast, as wheels that have no stay  
Or like as chaff which men do cast, with winds to i'll away.  
verse 14 Like as the fire, with rage and fume, the mighty forest spills,  
and as the flame doth quite consume, the mountains & the hills:  
verse 15 So let the tempest of thy wrath, upon their necks be laid:  
and of thy stormy wind & shower, Lord make them all afraid.  
verse 16 Lord bring them all I thee desire, to such rebuke and shame:  
That it may cause them to inquire, and learn to seek thy name.  
verse 17 And let them evermore daily, to shame and slander fall  
and in rebuke and obloquy, to perish eke with al.  
verse 18 That they may know and feel full well, that thou art called Lord:  
and that alone thou dost excel, & reign throughout the world.    

Quam dilecta tabernacula. Psalm lxxxiiii  I. H. 
¶ David driven forth of his country desireth most ardently to come again to the Tabernacle of the Lord, and the assemble of the saints, to praise God: pronouncing them blessed that may so do. Then he praiseth the courage of the people, that pass thorough the wilderness to assemble themselves in Zion. Finally with praise of this matter and confidence of god's goodness be endeth the Psalm.  
Sing this as the .67 Psalm.  
verse 1 HOw pleasant is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts to me  
The Tabernacles of thy grace, how pleasant Lord they be.  
verse 2 My soul doth long full sore to go, into thy courts abroad  
My heart doth lust, my flesh also, in thee the living God.  
verse 3 The sparrows find a room to rest, and save themselves from wrong  
And eke the swallow hath a nest, wherein to keep her young.  
verse 4 These birds full nigh thine altar may, have place to sit and sing  
O Lord of hosts thou art I say, my God and eke my king.  
verse 5 Oh they be blessed that may dwell, within thy house always  
For they all times thy facts do tell, and ever give thee praise.  
verse 6 Yea happy sure like wise are they, whose stay and strength thou art  
which to thy house do mind the way, and seek it in their heart.  
verse 7 As they go through the vale of tears, they dig up fountains still:  
That as a spring it all appears, and thou their pits dost fill.  
verse 8 From strength to strength they walk full fast, no faintness there shallbe  
and so the God of Gods at last, in Zion they do see.  
verse 9 O Lord of hosts, to me give heed, and hear when I do pray  
and let it through thine ears proceed, O jacob's God I say.  
verse 10 O Lord our shield of thy good grace, regard and so draw near  
Regard I say, behold the face, of thine anointed dere.  
verse 11 For why? within thy courts one day, is better to abide:  
Then other where to keep or stay, a thousand days beside.  
verse 12 Much rather would I keep a door, within the house of God  
Then in the tents of wickedness, to settle mine abode.  
verse 13 For God the Lord, light and defence, will grace and worship give:  
and no good thing shall he withhold, from them that purely live.  
verse 14 O Lord of hosts, that man is blessed, and happy sure is he,  
That is persuaded in his breast, to trust all times in thee.   

Benedixisti domine. Psalm lxxxv.  I H. 
¶ Because God withdrew not his rods from his Church after the return from Babylon, first they put him in mind of their deliverance, to th'intent that he should not leave the work of his grace unperfit: next they complain of their long affliction: And thirdly they rejoice in hope of felicity promised, for their deliverance was a figure of Christ's kingdom, under which should be perfit felicity.  
Sing this as the .81. psalm.  
verse 1 THou hast been merciful in deed, O Lord unto thy land,  
For thou restoredst jacob's seed, from thraldom out of band.  
verse 2 The wicked ways that they were in, thou didst them clean remit.  
and thou didst hide thy people's sin, full close thou coveredst it.  
verse 3 Thine anger eke thou didst assuage, that all thy wrath was gone,  
and so didst turn thee from thy rage, with them to be at one.  
verse 4 O God our health do now convert, thy people unto thee,  
Put all thy wrath from us apart, and angry cease to be.  
verse 5 Why? shall thine anger never end, but still proceed on us,  
and shall thy wrath itself extend, upon all ages thus?  
verse 6 will thou not rather turn therefore, and quicken us that we:  
and all thy folk may evermore, be glad and joy in thee?  
verse 7 O Lord on us do thou declare, thy goodness to our wealth  
Show forth to us and do not spare, thine aid & saving health.  
verse 8 I will hark, what God saith, for he speaketh to his people peace  
and to his saints, that never they return to foolishness.  
verse 9 For why? his health is still at hand, to such as him do fear:  
whereby great glory in our land, shall dwell, and flourish there.  
verse 10 For truth and mercy there shall meet, in one to take their place:  
and peace also, justice kiss with great, and there they shall embrace.  
verse 11 As truth from earth shall spring a pace, and flourish pleasantly:  
So righteousness shall show her face, and look from heaven high  
verse 12 Yea, God himself shall take in hand, to give us each good thing:  
and through the costs of all our land, the earth her fruits shall bring.  
verse 13 Before his face shall justice go, much like a guide or stay:  
He shall direct his steps also, and keep them in the way.   

Inclina domine aurem. Psalm lxxxvi  I. H. 
¶ David sore afflicted and forsaken of all, prayeth fervently for deliverance: sometimes rebearsing his miseries, sometimes the mercies received, desiring also to be instructed of the Lord, that he may fear him also and glorify his name. He complaineth also of his adversaries, and requireth to be delivered from them.  
sing this as the .81. Psalm.  
verse 1 LOrd bow thine ear to my request, and hear me by and by:  
With grievous pain & grief oppressed, full poor, & weak am I  
verse 2 Preserve my soul, because my way, and doings holy Bee.  
and save thy servant, O my Lord, that puts his trust in thee.  
verse 3 Thy mercy Lord on me express, defend me eke with all:  
For through the day I do not cease, on thee to cry and call.  
verse 4 Comfort (O Lord) thy servants soul, that now with pain is pined:  
For unto thee Lord I extol, and lift my soul and mind.  
verse 5 For thou art good and bountiful, thy gifts of grace are free:  
And eke thy mercy plentiful, to all that call on thee.  
verse 6 O Lord likewise when I do pray, regard and give an ear:  
Mark well the words that I do say, and all my prayers hear.  
verse 7 In time when trouble doth me move, to thee I do complain:  
For why? I know and well do prove, thou answerest me again.  
verse 8 Among the Gods, O Lord, is none, with thee to be compared:  
and none can do as thou alone, the like hath not been hard.  
verse 9 The gentiles and the people all, which thou didst make and frame,  
Before thy face on knees will fall, and glorify thy name.  
verse 10 For why? thou art so much of might, all power is thine own:  
Thou workest wonders still in sight, for thou art God alone.  
verse 11 O teach me Lord thy way, and I shall in thy truth proceed,  
O join my heart to thee so nigh, that it thy name may dread.  
verse 12 To thee my God will I give praise, with all my heart O Lord,  
and glorify thy name always, for ever through the world.  
verse 13 For why? thy mercy showed to me, is great and doth excel,  
Thou setst my soul at liberty, out of the lower hell.  
verse 14 O Lord the proud against me rise, and heaps of men of might,  
They seek my soul, and in no wise, will have thee in their sight.  
verse 15 Thou Lord art merciful and meek, full slack and slow to wrath,  
Thy goodness is full great, and eke, thy truth no measure hath.  
verse 16 O turn me Lord and mercy grant, thy strength to me apply,  
O help & save thine own servant, thy handmayds' son am I.  
verse 17 On me some sign of favour show, that all my foes may see,  
And be ashamed because Lord thou dost help and comfort me.   

Fundamenta eius. Psalm lxxxvii  I. H. 
¶ The holy ghost promiseth that the condition of the Church, which was a misery after the captivity of Babylon, should be restored to great excellency, so that there should be nothing more comfortable, then to be numbered among the members thereof.  
Sing this as the .81. Psalm.  
verse 1 THat city shall full well endure, her ground work still doth stay  
Upon the holy hills full sure, it can no time time decay.  
verse 2 God loves the gates of Sion best, his grace doth there abide  
He loved them more than all the rest, of jacob's tents beside.  
verse 3 Full glorious things reported be, in Zion and abroad,  
Great things I say, are said of thee, thou city of our God.  
verse 4 On Rahab I will cast an eye, and bear in mind the same,  
and Babylon shall eke apply, and learn to know my name.  
verse 5 Lo Palestine and tire also, with Ethiope like wise,  
a people old full long ago, were borne and there did rise.  
verse 6 Of Zion they shall say abroad, that divers men of fame,  
Have there sprung up, & the high God, hath founded fast the same.  
verse 7 In their records, to them it shall, through God's devise appear:  
Of zion that the chief of all, had his beginning there.  
verse 8 The trumpeters with such as sing, therein great plenty be:  
My fountains and my pleasant springs, are compassed all in thee.   

Domine deus salutis Psalm lxxxviii  I. H. 
¶ A grievous complaint of the faithful, sore afflicted by sickness, persecution & adversity: being as it were left of God without any consolation: yet he calleth on God by faith, and striveth against desperation, complaining himself to be forsaken of all earthly help.  
LOrd God of health the hope & stay thou art alone to me, I call & cry throughout the day, and all the night to thee. O let my prayers soon ascend, unto thy sight on high, incline thine ear (O Lord intend) and hearken to my cry.  
verse 3 For why? my soul with woe is filled, and doth in trouble dwell:  
My life and breath almost doth yield, and draweth nigh to hell.  
verse 4 I am esteemed as one of them, that in the pit do fall:  
And made as one, among those men, that have no strength at al.  
verse 5 As one among the dead, and free, from things that hear remain,  
It were more easy for me to be, with them the which are slain.  
verse 6 As those that lie in grave, I say, whom thou hast clean forgot,  
The which the hand hath cut away, and thou regardst them not.  
verse 7 Yea like to one, shut up full sure, within the lower pit:  
In places dark, and all obscure, and in the depth of it.  
verse 8 Thine anger, and thy wrath likewise, full sore on me doth lie:  
And all thy storms against me rise, my soul to vex and try.  
verse 9 Thou puttest my friends, far of from me, & mak'st them hate me sore:  
I am shut up in prison fast, and can come forth no more.  
verse 10 My sight doth fail through grief and woe, I call to thee (O God)  
Throughout the day, my hands also, to thee I stretch abroad.  
verse 11 Dost thou unto the dead declare, thy wondrous works of fame?  
Shall dead to life again repair, and praise thee for the same?  
verse 12 Or shall thy loving kindness, Lord, be preached in the grave?  
Or shall with them that are destroyed, thy truth her honour have?  
verse 13 Shall they that lie, in dark full low, of all thy wonders wots?  
Or there shall they thy justice know, where all things are forgot?  
verse 14 But I, O Lord, to thee always, do cry and call apace:  
My prayer eke ere it be day, shall come before thy face.  
verse 15 Why dost thou Lord abhor my soul, in grief that seeketh thee?  
And now, O Lord, why dost thou hide, thy face away from me?  
verse 16 I am afflict as dying still, from youth this many a year:  
Thy terrors which do vex me il, with troubled mind I bear.  
verse 17 The furies of thy wrathful rage, full sore upon me fall:  
Thy terrors eke, do not assuage, but me oppress with al.  
verse 18 All day they compass me about, as water at the tide:  
And all at once with streams full stout, beset me on each side.  
verse 19 Thou settest far from me my friends, and lovers every one  
Yea and mine old acquaintance all, out of my sight are gone.   

Misericordias domini. Psalm lxxxix  I. H. 
¶ With many words doth the Prophet praise the name of God, for his Testament and covenant that he had made between him and his elect by jesus Christ the son of David: Then doth he complain of the great ruin, and desolation of the kingdom of David, so that to the outward appearance, the promise was broken. Finally he prayeth to be delivered from his afflictions, making mention of the shortness of man's life, and confirming himself by God's promises.  
sing this as the .67. Psalm.  
verse 1 TO sing the mercies of the Lord, my tongue shall never spare:  
and with my mouth from age to age, thy truth I will declare.  
verse 2 For I have said that mercy shall, for evermore remain:  
In that thou dost the heavens stay, thy truth appeareth plain.  
verse 3 To mine elect (saith God) I made, a covenant and behest,  
My servant David to persuade, I swore and did protest.  
verse 4 Thy seed for ever I will stay, and establish it full fast,  
and still uphold thy throne always, from age to age to last.  
verse 5 The heavens show with joy & mirth, thy wondrous works, O Lord,  
Thy saints within thy Church on earth, thy faith & truth record.  
verse 6 Who with the Lord is equal then, in all the clouds abroad?  
among the sons of all the Gods, what one is like our God?  
verse 7 God in assemble of the saints, is greatly to be dread,  
and over all that dwell about, in terror to be had.  
verse 8 Lord God of hosts in all the world, what one is like to thee?  
On every side most mighty Lord, thy truth is seen to be.  
verse 9 The raging sea by thine advice, thou rulest at thy will,  
and when the waves thereof arise, thou mak'st them calm & still.  
verse 10 And Egypt thou lord hast subdued, & thou hast it destroyed:  
Yea thou thy foes which mighty arm, hast scattered all abroad.  

The second part.  
verse 11 The heavens are thine & still have been, likewise the earth & land  
The world withal that is therein, thou foundest with thy hand.  
verse 12 Both North & South, with East & West, thyself didst make & frame,  
Both Tabor mount and eke Hermon, rejoice and praise thy name  
verse 13 Thine arm is strong and full of power, all might therein doth lie,  
The strength of thy right hand each hour, thou liftest up on high.  
verse 14 In righteousness and equity, thou hast thy seat and place,  
Mercy and truth are still with thee, and go before thy face.  
verse 15 That folk is blessed that knoweth aright, thy present power, O God,  
For in the favour of thy sight, they walk full safe abroad.  
verse 16 For in thy name, throughout the day, they joy & much rejoice,  
and through thy righteousness have they a pleasant fame & noise.  
verse 17 For why? their glory strength and aid, in thee alone doth lie:  
Thy goodness eke that hath us stayed, shall lift our horn on high.  
verse 18 Our strength, that doth defend us well, the Lord to us doth bring:  
The holy one of Israel, he is our guide and king.  
verse 19 Sometime thy will unto thy saints, in visions thou didst show:  
and thus then didst thou say to them, thy mind to make them know.  
verse 20 A man of might have I erect, your king and guide to be:  
and set up him whom I elect, among the folk to me.   

The third part.  
verse 21 My servant David I appoint, whom I have searched out,  
and with my holy oil anoint, him king of all the rout.  
verse 22 For why? my hand is ready still, with him for to remain,  
and with mine arm also I will, him strengthen and sustain.  
verse 23 The enemies shall not him oppress, they shall him not devour:  
Ne yet the sons of wickedness, of him shall have no power.  
verse 24 His foes likewise will I destroy, before his face in sight:  
and those that hate him I will plague, & strike them with my might.  
verse 25 My truth and mercy eke with all, shall still upon him lie:  
And in my name his horn eke shall, be lifted up on high.  
verse 26 His kingdom I will set to be, upon the sea and sand:  
and eke the running floods shall he, embrace with his right hand.  
verse 27 He shall depend with all his heart on me, and thus shall say:  
My father, and (my God thou art) my rock of health and stay.  
verse 28 As one first borne I will him take, of all on earth that springs:  
His might, and honour, I shall make, above all worldly kings.  
verse 29 My mercy shallbe with him still, as I myself have told:  
My faithful covenant to fulfil, my mercy I will hold.  
verse 30 And eke his seed will I sustain, for ever strong and sure:  
So that his seat shall still remain, while heaven doth endure.   

The fourth part.  
verse 31 If that his sons forsake my law, and so begin to swerver:  
and of my judgements have none awe, nor will not them observe.  
verse 32 Or if thy do not use aright, my statutes to them made:  
and set all my commandments light, and will not keep my trade.  
verse 33 Then with the rod will I begin, their doings to amend,  
and so with scourging for their sin, when that they do offend.  
verse 34 My mercy yet, and my goodness, I will not take him fro,  
Nor handle him with craftiness, and so my truth forego.  
verse 35 But sure my covenant I will hold, with all that I have spoke,  
No word the which my lips have told, shall alter or be broke.  
verse 36 Once swore I by mine holiness, and that perform will I,  
With David I shall keep promise, to him I will not lie.  
verse 37 His seed for evermore shall rain, and eke his throne of might,  
as doth the sun it shall remain, for ever in my sight.  
verse 38 And as the moon within the sky, for ever standeth fast,  
a faithful witness from on high, so shall his kingdom last.  
verse 39 But now (O Lord) thou dost reject, & now thou changest cheer,  
Yea thou art wroth with thine elect, thine own anointed dear.  
verse 40 The covenant which thy servant made, lord thou hast quite undone,  
and down upon the ground also, hast cast his royal crown.   

The fift part.  
verse 41 Thou pluckst his hedges up with might, his walls dost thou confounded,  
Thou beatest eke his bulwarks down, & breakest them to the ground.  
verse 42 That he is sore destroyed and torn, of comers by throughout,  
and so is made a mock and scorn, to all that dwell about.  
verse 43 Thou their right hand hast lifted up, that him so sore annoy,  
and all his foes that him devour, lo thou hast made to joy.  
verse 44 His swerds' edge thou dost take away, that should his foes which stand,  
To him in war no victory, thou givest nor upperhand.  
verse 45 His glory thou dost also waste, his throne, his joy and mirth,  
By thee is overthrown and cast, full low upon the earth.  
verse 46 Thou hast cut of and made full short, his youth and lusty days,  
and raised of him an ill report, with shame and great dispraise.  
verse 47 How long away from me, O Lord, for ever wilt thou turn?  
and shall thine anger still always, as fire consume and burn?  
verse 48 O call to mind, remember then, my time consumeth fast,  
why hast thou made the sons of men, as things in vain to waste?  
verse 49 What man is he that liveth here, and death shall never see?  
Or from the hand of hell his soul, shall he deliver free?  
verse 50 Where is O Lord, thine old goodness, so oft declared before:  
which by thy truth and uprightness, to David thou hast sworn?  
verse 51 The great rebukes to mind do call, that on thy servants lie,  
The railing of thy people all, borne in my breast have I.  
verse 52 Wherewith O Lord thine enemies, blasphemed have thy name,  
The steps of thine anointed one, they cease not to defame.  
verse 53 All praise to thee, O Lord of hosts both now an eke for ay,  
Through sky and earth in all the costs. Amen, Amen, I say.    

Domine refugium. Psalm xc  I. H. 
¶ Moses in his prayer setteth before us the eternal favour of God towards his, who are neither admonished by the brevity of their life, nor by his plagues to be thankful. Therefore Moses prayeth God to turn their hearts, and continue his mercies towards them and their posterity for ever.  
Sing this as the .78. Psalm.  
verse 1 THou Lord hast been our sure defence, our place of ease and rest:  
In all times past, yea so long sense, as cannot be expressed.  
verse 2 Or there was made mountain or hill, the earth or world abroad:  
From age to age and always still, for ever thou art God.  
verse 3 thou grindest man through grief & pain, to dust or clay and then,  
and then thou sayest again return, again ye sons of men.  
verse 4 The lasting of a thousand year, what is it in thy sight?  
as yesterday it doth appear, or as a watch one night.  
verse 5 So soon as thou dost scattre them, than is their life and trade  
all as a sleep and like the grass, whose beauty soon doth fade.  
verse 6 Which in the morning shines full bright, but fadeth by and by:  
and is cut down, ere it be night, all withered dead and dry.  
verse 7 For through thine anger we consume, our might is much decayed:  
and of thy fervent wrath and fume, we are full sore afraid.  
verse 8 The wicked works that we have wrought, thou setst before thine eye:  
Our privy faults, yea eke our thought, thy countenance doth espy.  
verse 9 For through thy wrath our days do waste, thereof doth nought remain:  
Our years consume as words or blast, & are not called again.  
verse 10 Our time is threescore year and ten, that we do live on mould:  
If one see fourscore, surely then, we count him wondrous old.  
verse 11 Yet of this time the strength and chief, the which we count upon:  
Is nothing else but painful grief, and we as blasts are gone.  
verse 12 Who once doth know, what strength is there, what might thine anger hath?  
Or in his heart, who doth the fear, according to thy wrath?  
verse 13 Instruct us Lord to know and try, how long our days remain:  
That then we may our hearts apply, true wisdom to attain.  
verse 14 Return O Lord, how long wilt y●, fourth on in wrath proceed?  
Show favour to thy servants now, and help them at their need.  
verse 15 Refresh us with thy mercy soon, and then our joy shallbe:  
all times so long as life doth last, in heart rejoice shall we,  
verse 16 As thou hast plagued us before, now also make us glad:  
and for the years wherein full sore, affliction we have had?  
verse 17 O let thy work and power appear, & on thy servants light:  
and show unto their children dear, thy glory and thy might.  
verse 18 Lord let thy grace and glory stand, on us thy servants thus,  
Confirm the works we take in hand, Lord prosper them to us.   

Qui habitat. Psalm xci  I. H. 
¶ Here is described in what assurance he liveth that putteth his whole trust in God, & committeth himself wholly to his protection in all temprations, A promise of God to those that love him, know him, and trust in him to deliver them, and give them immortal glory.  
sing this as the .69. Psalm.  
verse 1 HE that within the secret place, of God most high doth dwell:  
In shadow of the mightiest grace, at rest shall keep him well.  
verse 2 Thou art my hope, & my strong hold, I to the Lord will say:  
My God is he, in him will I, my whole affiance stay.  
verse 3 He shall defend thee from the snare, the which the hunter laid:  
And from that deadly plague and care, whereof thou art afraid.  
verse 4 And with his wings shall cover thee, and keep thee safely there:  
His faith & truth thy fence shallbe, as sure as shield & spear.  
verse 5 So that thou shalt not need I say, to fear or be afflight:  
Of all the shafts that fly by day, nor terrors of the night.  
verse 6 Nor of the plague that privily doth walk in dark so fast:  
Nor yet of that which doth destroy, & at noon days doth waste.  
verse 7 Yea at thy side as thou dost stand, a thousand dead shallbe,  
Ten thousand eke at thy right hand, and yet shalt thou be free.  
verse 8 But thou shalt see it for thy part, thine eyes shall well regard,  
That even like to their desert, the wicked have reward.  
verse 9 For why? O Lord I only lust, to stay my hope on thee,  
and in the highest I put my trust, my sure defence is he.  
verse 10 Thou shalt not need none ill to fear, with thee it shall not mell,  
Nor yet the plague shall once come near, thy house where thou dost dwell  
verse 11 For why? unto his angels all, with charge commandeth he,  
That still in all thy ways they shall, preserve and prosper thee.  
verse 12 And in their hands shall thee bear up, still waiting thee upon  
So that thy foot shall never chance, to spurn at any stone.  
verse 13 Upon the Lion thou shalt go, the adder fell and long,  
And tread upon the Lion's young, with dragon's stout & strong.  
verse 14 For that he trusteth unto me, I will dispatch him quite,  
and him defend because that he, doth know my name a right.  
verse 15 When he for health on me doth cry, an answer I will give,  
and from his grief take him will I, in glory for to live.  
verse 16 With length of years & days of wealth, I will fulfil his time,  
The goodness of my saving health, I will declare to him.   

Bonum est confiteri. Psalm xcii  I. H. 
¶ This Psalm was made to be song on the Saboth, to stir up the people to acknowledge God & to praise him in his works: The Prophet rejoiceth therein. But the wicked is not able to consider, that the ungodly when he his most flourishing, shall most speedily perish. In th'end is described the felicity of the just, planted in the house of God to praise the Lord.  
sing this as the .88. Psalm.  
verse 1 IT is a thing, both good and meet, to praise the highest Lord:  
and to thine name (O thou most high,) to sing in one accord.  
verse 2 To show the kindness of the Lord, betime ere day be light,  
and eke declare his truth abroad, when it doth draw to night.  
verse 3 Upon ten stringed instrument, on lute and harp so sweet:  
With all the mirth you can invent, of instruments most meet.  
verse 4 For thou hast made me to rejoice, in things so wrought by thee:  
and I have joy, in heart and voice, thy handy works to see.  
verse 5 O Lord how glorious and how great, are all thy works so stout?  
So deeply are thy counsels set, that none can try them out.  
verse 6 The man unwise hath not the wit, this gear to pass to bring:  
and all such fools are nothing fit, to understand this thing.  
verse 7 When so the wicked at their will, as grass do spring full fast:  
They when they flourish in their ill, for ever shallbe waste.  
verse 8 But thou art mighty (Lord) most high, yea thou dost rain therefore:  
In every time eternally, both now and evermore.  
verse 9 For why (O Lord) behold and see, behold thy foes I say:  
How all that work iniquity, shall perish and decay.  
verse 10 But thou like as an Unicorn, shall lift my horn on high.  
With fresh and new prepared oil, thine ointed king am I  
verse 11 And of my foes before mine eyes, shalt see the fall and shame  
Of all that up against me rise, mine ear shall hear the same.  
verse 12 The just shall flourish up on high, as date trees bud and blow:  
And as the Ceders multiply, in Lybanus that grow.  
verse 13 For they are planted in the place, and dwelling of our God:  
within his courts they spring apace, & flourish all abroad.  
verse 14 And in their age much fruit shall bring, both fat & well beseen:  
And pleasantly both bud & spring, with boughs & branches green.  
verse 15 To show that God is good and just, and upright is his wil  
He is my rock, my hope, and trust, in him there is none ill.   

Dominus regnavit. Psalm xciii  I. H. 
¶ He praiseth the power of God in the creation of the world, and beateth down all people which lift them up against his majesty, and provoketh to consider his promises.  
sing this as the .77. Psalm.  
verse 1 THe Lord as king aloft doth reign, in glory goodly dight:  
and he to show his strength & main, hath girt himself with might.  
verse 2 The Lord likewise the earth hath made, & shaped it so sure:  
No might can make it move or fade, at stay it doth endure.  
verse 3 Ere that the world was made or wrought, thy seat was set before:  
Beyond all time that can be thought, thou hast been evermore.  
verse 4 The floods (O Lord) the floods do rise, they roar and make a noise:  
The floods (I say) did enterprise, and lifted up their voice.  
verse 5 Yea, though the storms before in sight, though seas do rage and swell:  
The Lord is strong and more of might, for he on high doth dwell.  
verse 6 And look what promise he doth make, his household to defend:  
For just and true they shall it take, all times withouten end.   

Deus ultionum. psalm xciiii  I. H. 
¶ He prayeth unto God against the violence and arrogancy of tyrants. Then doth he comfort the afflicted by the good issue of their affections, as he felt in himself, and did see in others, and by the ruin of the wicked, whom the Lord will destroy.  
Sing this as the .78 psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord thou dost revenge all wrong, that office longs to thee:  
Sith vengeance doth to thee belong, declare that all may see.  
verse 2 Set forth thyself, for thou of right, the earth dost judge & guide:  
Reward the proud & men of might, according to their pride.  
verse 3 How long shall wicked men bear sway, with lifting up their voice?  
How long shall wicked men I say, thus triumph and rejoice?  
verse 4 How long shall they with brags burst out, & proudly prate their fill?  
Shall they rejoice which be so stout, whose works are ever ill?  
verse 5 Thy flock (O Lord) thine heritage, they spoil and vex full sore:  
against thy people they do rage, still daily more and more.  
verse 6 The widows which are comfortless, and strangers they destroy:  
They slay the children fatherless, and none doth put them by.  
verse 7 And when they take these things in hand, this talk they have of thee:  
Can jacob's God this understand? tush no he cannot see.  
verse 8 O folk unwise & people rude, some knowledge now discern:  
(ye fools) among the multitude, at length begin to learn.  
verse 9 The lord which made the ear of man, he needs of right must hear:  
He made the eyen, all things must then, before his sight appear.  
verse 10 The Lord doth all the world correct, and make them understand:  
Shall he not then your deeds detect, how can ye scape his hand?  
verse 11 The lord doth know the thoughts of man, his heart he seeth full plain:  
The Lord I say men's thoughts doth frame, & findeth them but vain  
verse 12 But Lord that man is happy sure, whom thou dost keep in awe:  
And through correction dost procure, to teach him in thy law.  
verse 13 Whereby he shall in quiet rest, in time of trouble sit:  
When wicked men shallbe suppressed, and fall into the pit.  
verse 14 For sure the Lord will not refuse, his people for to take:  
His heritage whom he did choose, he will no time forsake.  
verse 15 Until that judgement be decreed, to justice to convert:  
That all may follow her with speed, that are of upright heart.  
verse 16 But who upon my part shall stand, against the cursed train:  
Or who shall rid me from their hand, the wicked works maintain?  
verse 17 Except the Lord had been mine aid, mine enemies to repel,  
My soul and life had now been laid, almost as low as hell:  
verse 18 When I did say my foot doth slide, and now am like to fall:  
Thy goodness Lord did so provide, to stay me up withal.  
verse 19 When with myself I mused much, and could no comfort find:  
Then Lord thy goodness did me touch, and that did ease my mind  
verse 20 will thou enhaunt thyself and draw, with wicked men to sit?  
which with pretence instead of law, much mischief do commit?  
verse 21 For they consult against the life, of righteous men and good:  
and in their counsels they are rife, to shed the guiltless blood  
verse 22 But yet the Lord he is to me, a strong defence or lock:  
He is my God, to him I flee, he is my strength and rock.  
And he shall cause their mischiefs all, themselves for to annoy:  
and in their malice they shall fall, our God shall them destroy.   

Venite exultemus. psalm 95  I. H. 
An earnest exhortation to praise God for the government of the world, and the election of his church. An admonition not to follow the rebellion of the oldfathers, that tempted God in the wilderness: For the which they might not enter into the land of promise.  
O Come let us lift up our voice, and sing unto the Lord, in him our rock of health rejoice, let us with one accord. Yea let us come before his face, to give him thanks and praise, in singing Psalms unto his grace, let us be glad always.  
verse 3 For why? the Lord he is no doubt, a great and mighty God:  
A king above all gods throughout, in all the world abroad.  
verse 4 The secrets of the earth so deep, and corners of the land:  
The tops of hills that are so stepe, he hath them in his hand.  
verse 5 The sea and waters all are his, for he the same hath wrought:  
The earth and all that therein is, his hand hath made of nought.  
verse 6 Come let us bow and praise the Lord, before him let us fall:  
and kneel to him with one accord, the which hath made us al.  
verse 7 For why? he is the Lord our God, for us he doth provide?  
We are his folk, he doth us feed, his sheep and he our guide.  
verse 8 To day if ye his voice will hear, then harden not your heart:  
as ye with grudging many a year, provoked me in desert.  
verse 9 Where as your fathers tempted me, my power for to prove:  
my wondrous works when they did see, yet still they would me move  
verse 10 Twice twenty years they did me grieve, and I to them did say:  
They err in heart and not believe, they have not known my way.  
verse 11 Wherefore I swore, when that my wrath, was kindled in my breast:  
That they should never tread the path, to enter to my rest.   

Cantate domino. Psalm xcvi  I. H. 
An exhortation both to the jews and Gentiles to praise god for his mercy. And this specially aught to be referred to the kingdom of Christ.  
Sing this as the .77▪ psalm.  
verse 1 Sing ye with praise unto the Lord, new songs of joy & mirth:  
Sing unto him with one accord, all people on the earth.  
verse 2 Yea sing unto the Lord I say, praise ye his holy name:  
Declare and show from day to day, salvation by the same.  
verse 3 Among the heathen eke declare, his honour round about:  
To show his wonders do not spare, in all the world throughout.  
verse 4 For why? the Lord is much of might, and worthy praise always:  
and he is to be dread of right, above all Gods I say.  
verse 5 For all the gods of Heathen folk, are idols that will fade:  
But yet our God he is the Lord, that hath the heavens made.  
verse 6 All praise and honour eke do dwell, for aye before his face:  
Both power and might likewise excel, within his holy 〈◊〉.  
verse 7 Ascribe unto the Lord always, ye people of the world:  
All might and worship eke I say, ascribe unto the Lord.  
verse 8 Ascribe unto the Lord also, the glory of his name:  
And eke into his courts do go: with gifts unto the same.  
verse 9 Fall down and worship ye the Lord, within his temple bright:  
Let all the people of the world, be fearful at his sight.  
verse 10 Tell all the world, be not aghast, the Lord doth reign above:  
Yea, he hath set the earth so fast, that it did never move.  
verse 11 And that it is the Lord alone, that rules with princely might:  
To judge the nations every one, with equity and right.  
verse 12 The heavens shall great joy begin: the earth shall eke rejoice:  
The sea with all that is therein, shall shoot and make a noise.  
verse 13 The field shall joy, and every thing, that springeth of the earth:  
The wood and every tree shall sing, with gladness and with mirth.  
verse 14 Before the presence of the Lord, and coming of his might:  
when he shall justly judge the world, and rule his folk with right.   

Dominus regnavit. psalm xcvii  I. H 
The prophet exhorteth all to rejoice for the coming of the kingdom of Christ, dreadful to the rebels and Idolaters, and joyful to the just, whom he exhorteth to innocency, to rejoicing, and thanks giving.  
Sing this as the. 9●. Psalm.  
verse 1 THe Lord doth reign where at the earth, may joy with pleasant voice  
and eke the yles which joyful mirth, may triumph and rejoice.  
verse 2 Both clouds & darkness eke do swell, & round about him beat  
yea right and justice ever dwell, and bide about his seat.  
verse 3 Yea fire and heat at once doth run, and go before his face:  
Which shall his foes and enemies burn, abroad in every place.  
verse 4 His lightness eke, full bright did blaze, and to the world appear:  
whereat the earth did look and gaze, with dread and deadly fear.  
verse 5 The hills like wax did melt in sight, and presence of the Lord:  
they fled before that rulers might, which gideth all the world.  
verse 6 The heavens eke declare and show, his justice forth abroad:  
That all the world may see and know, the glory of our God.  
verse 7 Confusion sure shall come to such, as worship Idols vain:  
and eke to those that glory much, doom pictures to maintain.  
verse 8 For all the Idols of the world, which they as gods did call:  
Shall feel the power of the Lord, and down to him shall fall.  
verse 9 With joy shall Zion hear this thing, and juda shall rejoice:  
For at thy judgements they shall sing, and make a pleasant noise.  
verse 10 That thou O Lord art set on high, in all the earth abroad:  
And art exalted wondrously, above each other God.  
verse 11 Al ye that love the Lord do this, hate all thing that is il:  
For he doth keep the souls of his, from such as would them spill.  
verse 12 And light doth spring up to the just, with pleasure for his part:  
Great joy, with gladness, mirth and lust, to them of upright heart.  
verse 13 Ye righteous in the Lord rejoice, his holiness proclaim:  
Be thankful eke with heart and voice, and mindful of the same.   

Cantate domino. Psalm xcviii  I. H. 
An earnest exhortation to all creatures to praise the Lord for his power, mercy, tidelity in the promise by Christ, by whom he hath communicated his salvation to all nations.  
sing this as the .95. Psalm.  
verse 1 O Sing ye now unto the Lord, a new and pleasant song:  
for he hath wrought throughout the world, his wonders great & strong  
with his right hand full worthily, he doth his foes devour:  
And get himself the victory, with his own arm and power.  
verse 2 The lord doth make the people know, his saving health and might:  
The Lord doth eke his justice show, in all the Heathens sight  
verse 3 His grace and truth to Israel, in mind he doth record:  
That all the earth hath seen right well, the goodness of the Lord.  
verse 4 Be glad in him with joyful voice, all people of the earth:  
give thanks to God, sing and rejoice, to him with joy & mirth.  
verse 5 Upon the harp unto him sing, give thanks to him with psalms:  
Rejoice before the Lord our king, with trumpets & with shawms  
verse 6 Yea let the sea with all therein, with joy both roar and swell:  
The earth like wise let it begin, with all that therein dwell.  
verse 7 And let the floods rejoice their fills, and clap their hands apace:  
and eke the mountains and the hills, before the Lord his face.  
verse 8 For he shall come to judge and try, the world and every wight:  
and rule the people mightily, with justice and with right.   

Dominus regnavit. psalm xcix  I. H. 
He commendeth the power, equity, and excellency of the kingdom of god by Christ, over the jew & Gentiles, & provoketh them to magnify the fame & to serve the lord, following the example of the ancient fathers, Moses, Aaron, Samuel, who calling upon God were hard in their prayers  
Sing this as the .95. Psalm.  
verse 1 THe Lord doth reign although at it, the people rage full sore:  
Yea he on Cherubin doth sit, though all the world would roar  
verse 2 The Lord that doth in Zion dwell, is high & wondrous great:  
above all folk he doth excel, and he aloft is set.  
verse 3 Let all men praise thy mighty name, for it is fearful sure:  
and let them magnify the same, that holy is and pure.  
verse 4 The princely power of our king, doth love judgement and right:  
thou rightly rulest every thing, in jacob through thy might.  
verse 5 To praise the Lord our God devise, all honour to him do:  
His footstool worship ye likewise, for he is holy to.  
verse 6 Moses, Aaron, and Samuel, as priests on him did call:  
when they did pray he heard them well, and gave them answer al.  
verse 7 Within the cloud to them he spoke, then did they labour still:  
to keep such laws as he did make, and pointed them until.  
verse 8 O Lord our God thou didst them hear, and aunswerst them again:  
Thy mercy did on them appear, their deeds didst not maintain.  
verse 9 O laud and praise our God and Lord, within his holy hill:  
For why our God throughout the world, is holy ever still.   


2 Iubilate deo omnis terra. psalm.  C. 
He exhorteth all to serve the lord who hath made us, and enter into his courts and assemblies to praise his name.  
ALL people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice: him serve which fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him & rejoice  
verse 3 The Lord ye know is god in deed, without our aid he did us make:  
We are his folk he doth us feed, & for his sheep he doth us take.  
verse 4 Oh enter them his gates with praise approach with joy, his courts unto  
praise, laud, and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do.  
verse 5 For why? the Lord our God is good, his mercy is for ever sure:  
His truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure   

Another of the same.  
verse 1 IN God the lord be glad and light, praise him throughout the earth  
Serve him & come before his sight, with singing and with mirth  
verse 2 Know that the Lord our God he is, he did us make and keep:  
Not we ourselves, for we are his, own folk and pasture sheep.  
verse 3 O go into his gates always, give thanks within the same:  
Within his courts set forth his praise, and laud his holy name.  
verse 4 For why the goodness of the Lord, for evermore doth reign:  
from age to age throughout the world, his truth doth still remain    

Misericordiam & judicium. psalm. Ci.  N. 
¶ David discrybeth what goverhment he will observe in his house and kingdom. He will punish and correct by rooting out the wick●d, and cherishing the godly persons.  
Sing this as the .81 psalm.  
verse 1 I Mercy will and judgement sing, O Lord God unto thee:  
and wisely do in perfect way, until thou come to me.  
verse 2 And in the midst of my house walk, in pureness of my spirit:  
verse 3 And I no kind of wicked thing, will set before my sight.  
I hate their work that fall away, it shall not cleave to me:  
verse 4 From me shall part the froward heart, none evil will I see.  
verse 5 Him will I stroy that slandereth, his neighbour privily:  
The lofty heart I cannot bear, nor him that looketh hy.  
verse 6 Mine eyes shallbe on them within, the land that faithful be:  
In perfect way who worketh shall, be servant unto me:  
verse 7 I will no guileful person have, within my house to dwell:  
and in my presence he shall not, remain that lies doth tell.  
verse 8 Betimes I will destroy even all, the wicked of the land:  
That I may from God's city cut, the wicked workers band.   

Domine exaudi orationem. psalm. Cii.  I. H. 
¶ It seemeth that this prayer was appointed to the faithful to pray in the captivity of Babylon. A consolation for the building of the church: Whereof followeth the praise of god to be published unto all posterities The conversion of the Gentiles: And the stability of the church  
Sing this as the .67. Psalm.  
verse 1 O Hear my prayer Lord, and let my cry come unto thee:  
verse 2 in time of trouble do not hide, thy face away from me:  
Incline thine ears to me, make haste, to hear me when I call:  
verse 3 For as the smoke doth fade so do, my days consume and fall.  
verse 4 And as a hearth, my bones are burnt, my heart is smitten dead:  
and withers as the grass, that I forget to eat my bread.  
verse 5 By reason of my groaning voice, my bones cleave to my skin:  
verse 6 As Pelican of wilderness, such case now am I in.  
And as an Owl in desert is, lo I am such a one:  
verse 7 I watch, and as a Sparrow, on the house top am alone.  
verse 8 Lo daily in reproachful wise, mine enemies do me scorn:  
And they that do against me rage, against me they have sworn  
verse 9 Surely with ashes as with bread, my hunger I have filled:  
and mingled have my drink with tears, that fro mine eyes have stilled.  
verse 10 Because of thy displeasure Lord, thy wrath and thy disdain  
For thou hast lifted me aloft, and cast me down again.  
verse 11 The days where in I pass my life, are like the fleeting shade  
and I am withered like the grass, that soon away doth fade.  
verse 12 But thou O Lord, for ever dost, remain in steady place:  
And thy remembrance ever doth, abide from race to race.  

The second part.  
verse 13 Thou wilt arise, and mercy thou to Zion wilt extend:  
The time of mercy, now the time, foreset is come to end.  
verse 14 For even in the stones thereof, thy servants do delight:  
and on the dust thereof they have, compassion in their spirit.  
verse 15 Then shall the heathen people fear, the Lords most holy name  
and all the kings on earth shall dread, thy glory and thy fame  
verse 16 Then when the Lord the mighty god, again shall Zion rear:  
and then when he most nobly in, his glory shall appear.  
verse 17 To prayer of the desolate, when he himself shall bend:  
When he shall not disdain unto, their prayer to attend.  
verse 18 This shallbe written for the age, that after shall succeed:  
The people yet uncreated, the Lords renome shall spread.  
verse 19 For he from his high sanctuary, hath looked down below:  
and out of heaven hath the Lord, beheld the earth also.  
verse 20 That of the morning captive he, might hear the woeful cry:  
and that he might deliver those, that damned are to die.  
verse 21 That they in Zion may declare, the Lords most holy name:  
And in jerusalem set forth, the praises of the same.  
verse 22 Then when the people of the land, and kyndgdomes with accord:  
Shall be assembled for to do, their service to the Lord.   

The third part  
verse 23 My former force of strength he hath, abated in the way:  
and shorter he did cut my days, thus I therefore did say.  
verse 24 My God in midst of all my days, now take me not away:  
Thy years endure eternally, from age to age for aye.  
verse 25 Thou the foundations of the earth, before all time hast laid,  
& lord the heavens are the work, which thine own hands have made.  
verse 26 Yea they shall perish and decay, but thou shalt tarry still:  
and they shall all in time wax old, even as a garment wil  
Thou as a garment shalt them change, & changed shall they be  
verse 27 But thou dost still abide the same, thy years do never flee.  
verse 28 The children of thy servant shall, continually endure:  
and in thy sight their happy seed, for ever shall stand sure.    

1 Benedic anima mea. psalm. Ciii.  T. S 
This is a Psalm most excellent, wherein the Prophet doth provoke men and angels, and all creatures to praise the Lord for his fatherly mercies, and deliverance of his people from all evils for his providence ever all things and the preservation of the faithful.  
MY soul give laud unto the Lord, my spirit shall do the same: and all the secrets of my heart praise ye his holy name. give thanks to God for all his gifts, show not thyself unkind, & suffer not his benefits to slip out of thy mind.  
verse 3 That gave thee pardon for thy faults, and thee restored again:  
For all thy weak and frail disease, and healed thee of thy pain.  
verse 4 That did redeem thy life from death, from which thou couldst not flee  
His mercy and compassion both, he did extend to thee.  
verse 5 That filled with goodness thy desire, and did prolong thy youth:  
Like as the Eagle casteth her vil, whereby her age reneweth.  
verse 6 The Lord with justice doth repay, all such as be oppressed:  
So that their sufferings & their wrongs, are turned to the best.  
verse 7 His ways & his commandments, to Moses he did show:  
His counsels and his valiant acts, the Israelites did know.  
verse 8 The Lord is kind and merciful, when sinners do him grieve:  
The slowest to conceive a wrath, and readiest to forgive.  
verse 9 He chides not us continually, though we be full of strife:  
Nor keeps our faults in memory, for all our sinful life.  
verse 10 Nor yet according to our sins, the Lord doth us regard:  
Nor after our iniquities, he doth not us reward.  
verse 11 But as the space is wondrous great, twixt heaven and earth above  
So is his goodness much more large, to them that do him love.  
verse 12 God doth remove our sins from us, and our offences all:  
as far as is the sun rising, full distant from his fall.  

The second part.  
verse 13 And look what pity parents dear, unto their children bear:  
Like pity bears the Lord to such, as worship him in fear:  
verse 14 The Lord that made us knoweth our shape, our mould & fashion just:  
how weak and frail our nature is, and how we be but dust.  
verse 15 And how the time of mortal men, is like the withering hay:  
Or like the flower right fair in field, that fades full soon away.  
verse 16 Whose gloss & beauty stormy winds, do utterly disgrace:  
and make that after their assaults, such blossoms have no place.  
verse 17 But yet the goodness of the Lord, with his shall ever stand:  
their children's children do receive his righteousness at hand.  
verse 18 I mean which keep his covenant, with all their whole desire:  
and not forget to do the thing, that he doth them require.  
verse 19 The heavens high are made the seat, and footstool of the Lord:  
And by his power imperial, he governs all the world.  
verse 20 Ye angels which are great in power, praise ye and bless the Lord:  
Which to obey and do his will, immediately accord.  
verse 21 ye noble hosts and ministers, cease not to land him still:  
Which ready are to execute, his pleasure and his wil  
verse 22 ye All his works in every place, praise ye his holy name:  
My heart, my mind, and eke my soul, praise ye also the same.    

Benedic anima mea. psalm. Ciiii  W. K 
An excellent Psalm to praise God for the creation of the world, and the governance of the same by his marvelous providence: where in the Prophet prayeth against the wicked, who are occasions that God diminisheth his blessings.  
MY soul praise the Lord, speak good of his name: O Lord our great God, how dost thou appear, so passing in glory that great is thy fame: honour and ma- jesty in thee shine most clear, with light as a rob thou hast thee beclad: whereby all the earth thy greatness may see, the heavens in such sort thou also hast spread, that it to a curtain compared may be.  
verse 3 His chamber beams lie, in the clouds full sure,  
Which as his chariot are made him to bear:  
And there with much swiftness, his course doth endure  
Upon the wings riding of wind in the air.  
verse 4 He maketh his spirits, as heralds to go:  
and lightnings to serve, we see also priest,  
His will to accomplish they run to and fro,  
To save or consume things as seemeth him best.  
verse 5 He groundeth the earth, so firmly and fast,  
that it once to move, none have shall such power.  
verse 6 The deep a fair covering, for it made thou hast,  
which by his own nature, the hills would devour.  
verse 7 But at thy rebuke, the waters do fly:  
and so give due place, thy word to obey.  
And at the voice of thunder, so fearful they be,  
that in their great raging, they hast soon away  
verse 8 The mountains full high, they then up ascend:  
If thou do but speak, thy word they fulfil:  
So like wise the valleys, most quickly descend,  
where thou then apointest, remain they do still.  
verse 9 Their bonds hast thou set, how far they shall run,  
So as in their rage, not that pass they can,  
For God hath appointed they shall not return,  
the earth to destroy more, which made was for man.  

The second part.  
verse 10 He sendeth the springs, to strong streams and lakes:  
which run do full swift, among the huge hills:  
verse 11 Where both the wild asses, their thirst oft times slakes,  
and beasts of the mountains, thereof drink their fills.  
verse 12 By these pleasant springs, or fountains full fair,  
The fowls of the air, abide shall and dwell:  
Who moved by nature, to hop here and there,  
among the green branches, their songs shall excel.  
verse 13 The mountains to moist, the clouds he doth use,  
the earth with his works, are wholly replete:  
verse 14 So as the brute cattle he doth not refuse,  
but grass doth provide them, and herb for man's meat  
verse 15 Yea bread, wine, and oil, he made for man's sake,  
His face to refresh, and heart to make strong:  
verse 16 The Ceders of Liban, this great Lord did make,  
which trees he doth nourish, that grow up so long.  
verse 17 In these may birds build, and make there their nest:  
In fir trees the storks remain and abide:  
verse 18 The high hills are succours, for wild goats to rest,  
And eke the rocks stony for coneys to hide.  
verse 19 The moon than is set her seasons to run,  
The days from the nights thereby to discern:  
And by the descending also of the Sun,  
The cold from heat always, thereby we do learn.  
verse 20 When darkness doth come, by God's will and power,  
Then creep forth do all, the beasts of the wood.  
verse 21 The Lions range roaring, their prey to devour,  
But yet it is thou (Lord) which givest them food.  
verse 22 assoon as the sun is up, they retire,  
To couch in their dens, then are they full fain.  
verse 23 That man do his works may, as right doth require,  
Till night come and call him, to take rest again.   

The third part.  
verse 24 How sundry (O Lord) are all thy works found?  
with wisdom full great, they are in deed wrought,  
So that the whole world, of thy praise doth sound,  
and as for thy riches, they pass all men's thought.  
verse 25 So is the great sea, which large is and broad,  
Where things that creep, swarm, & beasts of each sort.  
verse 26 There both mighty ships sail, and some lie at road:  
The whale huge & m●strous, there also doth sport.  
verse 27 All things on thee wait, thou dost them relieve,  
And thou in due time, full well dost them feed.  
verse 28 Now when it doth please thee, the same so to give,  
They gather full gladly, those things which they need,  
Thou openest thine hand, and they find such grace,  
That they with good things, are filled we see:  
verse 29 But sore are they troubled, if thou turn thy face:  
For if thou their breath take, vile dust them they be.  
verse 30 Again when the spirit, from thee doth proceed,  
all things to appoint, and what shall ensue:  
Then are they created, as thou hast decreed,  
and dost by thy goodness, the dry earth renew.  
verse 31 The praise of the Lord, for ever shall last,  
Who may in his works, by right well rejoice.  
verse 32 His look can the earth make, to tremble full fast,  
and likewise the mountains, to smoke at his voice.  
verse 33 To this Lord and God, sing will I always,  
So long as I live, my God praise will I.  
verse 34 Then am I most certain, my words shall him please,  
I will rejoice in him, to him will I cry.  
verse 35 The sinners, O Lord, consume in thine ire,  
and eke the perverse, them root out with shame:  
But as for my soul, now let it still desire,  
and say with the faithful, praise ye the Lord's name.    

Confitemini domino. Psalm. Cv.  N. 
¶ He praiseth the singular goodness of God, who hath of all the people of the world chosen a peculiar people to himself, and having chosen them, never ●●aseth to do them good, even for his promise sake.  
sing this as the .95. Psalm.  
verse 1 Give praises unto God the Lord, and call upon his name:  
among the people eke declare, his works, to spread his fame.  
verse 2 Sing ye unto the Lord I say, and sing unto him praise,  
And talk of all the wondrous works, that he hath wrought always.  
verse 3 In honour of his holy name, rejoice with one accord,  
and let the heart also rejoice, of them that seek the Lord.  
verse 4 Seek ye the Lord, & seek the strength, of his eternal might,  
and seek his face continually, and presence of his sight.  
verse 5 The wondrous works that he hath done, keep still in mindful heart,  
Ne let the judgements of his mouth, out of your mind departed.  
verse 6 Ye that of faithful Abraham, his servant are the seed,  
Ye his elect, the children that of jacob do proceed.  
verse 7 For he, he only is I say, the mighty Lord our God,  
and his most rightful judgements are, through all the earth abroad.  
verse 8 His promise and his covenant, which he hath made to his:  
He hath remembered evermore, to thousands of degrees.  

The second part.  
verse 9 The covenant which he hath made, with Abraham long ago,  
and faithful oath which he hath sworn, to Isaac also.  
verse 10 And did confirm the same for law, that jacob should obey,  
and for eternal covenant, to Israel for ay.  
verse 11 When thus he said, lo I to you, all Canaan land will give,  
The lot of your inheritance, wherein your seed shall live.  
verse 12 Although their number at that time, did very small appear,  
Yea very small, and in the land, they then but strangers were.  
verse 13 While yet they walked from land to land, without a sure abode,  
and while fro sundry kingdoms they, did wander all abroad.  
verse 14 And wrong at none oppressors hand, he suffered them to take,  
But even the great and mighty kings, reproved for their sake.  
verse 15 And thus he said, touch ye not those, that mine anointed be,  
Ne do the Prophets any harm, that do pertain to me.  
verse 16 He called a dearth upon the land, of bread he stroyed the store,  
But he against their time of need, had sent a man before.   

The third part.  
verse 17 Even joseph which had once been sold, in live a slave in woe,  
verse 18 Whose feet they hurt in stocks, whose soul, the iron pierced also.  
verse 19 Until the time came when his cause, was known apparently,  
The mighty word of God the Lord, his faulties truth did try.  
verse 20 The king sent and delivered him, from prison where he was,  
The ruler of the people then, did freely let him pass.  
verse 21 And over all his house he made him Lord to bear the sway,  
and of his substance made him have, the rule and all the stay.  
verse 22 That he might to his will instruct, the princes of his land,  
and wisdoms lore his ancient men, might teach to understand.  
verse 23 Then into the Egyptian land, came Israel also,  
and jacob in the land of Ham, did live a stranger though.  
verse 24 His people he exceedingly, in number made to flow,  
and over all their enemies, in strength he made them grow.  
verse 25 Whose heart he turned that they with hate, his people did entreat,  
and did his servants wrongfully, abuse with false deceit.   

The fourth part.  
verse 26 His faithful servant Moses then, and Aaron whom he chose,  
He did command to go to them, his message to disclose.  
verse 27 The wondrous message of his signs, among them they did show,  
and wonders in the land of Ham, than did they work also.  
verse 28 Darkness he sent and, made it dark, in stead of brighter day  
and unto his commission, they did not disobey.  
verse 29 He turned their waters into blood, he did their fishes slay:  
verse 30 Their land brought frogs even in the place, where their king Pharaoh lay.  
verse 31 He spoke & at his voice there came, great swarms of noisome flies,  
and all the quarters of their land, were filled with crawling life.  
verse 32 He gave them cold and stony hail, in stead of milder rain:  
and fiery flames within their land, he sent unto their pain.  
verse 33 He smote their vines, & all their trees, whereon the figs did grow,  
and all the trees within their coasts, down did he overthrow.  
verse 34 He spoke, than caterpillars did, and grasshoppers abound,  
verse 35 Which ate the grass in all their ground, and fruit of all their land.   

The fift part.  
verse 36 The first begotten in their land, eke deadly did he smite,  
yea the beginning and first fruit, of all their strength and might.  
verse 37 With gold and silver he them brought, from Egypt land to pass,  
and in the number of their tribes, no feeble one there was.  
verse 38 Egypt was glad and joyful then, when they did thence departed,  
For terror and the fear of them, was fallen upon their heart.  
verse 39 To shroud them from the parching heat, a cloud he did display,  
and fire he sent to give them light, when night had hid the day.  
verse 40 They asked and he caused quails, to rain at their request,  
and fully with the bread of heaven, their hunger he repressed.  
verse 41 He opened then the stony rock, and waters gushed out,  
and in the dry and parched grounds, like rivers ran about.  
verse 42 For of his holy covenant, ay mindful was he though:  
Which to his servant Abraham, he plighted long ago.  
verse 43 He brought his people forth with mirth, and his elect with joy:  
Out of the cruel land, where they, had lived in great annoy.  
verse 44 And of the Heathen men he gave, to them the fruitful lands,  
The labours of the people eke, they took into their hands.  
verse 45 That they his holy statutes might, observe for evermore,  
and faithfully obey his laws, praise ye the Lord therefore.    

Confitemini domino. Psalm cvi  N. 
¶ The people dispersed under Antiochus do magnify the goodness of God among the just and repentant: Desiring to be brought again into the land by God's merciful visitation. And after the manifold marvels of God wrought in their deliueraunc● forth of Egypt & the great ingratitude of the people rehearsed, they do pray and desire to be gathered from among the Heathen to the intent they may praise the name of the God of Israel.  
Sing this as the .95. Psalm.  
verse 1 Praise ye the Lord, for he is good, his mercy dures for ay.  
verse 2 Who can express his noble acts, or all his praise display.  
verse 3 They blessed are that judgement keep, and justly do always:  
verse 4 With favour of thy people, Lord, remember me I pray.  
And with thy saving health (O Lord) vouchsafe to visit me:  
verse 5 That I the great felicity, of thine elect may see.  
And with thy people's joy I may, a joyful mind possess:  
and may with thine inheritance, a glorying heart express.  
verse 6 Both we and eke our fathers all, have sinned every one:  
We have committed wickedness, and loudly we have done.  
verse 7 The wonders great which thou (O Lord) hast done in Egypt land:  
Our fathers, though they saw them all, yet did not understand.  
Nor they thy mercies multitude, did kep● in thankful mind:  
But at the sea, yea the red sea, rebelled most unkind.  
verse 8 Nevertheless he saved them, for honour of his name,  
That he might make his power known, & spread abroad which fame.  
verse 9 The red sea he did then rebuke, and forth with it was dried:  
and as in wilderness, so through, the deep he did them guide.  
verse 10 He saved them from the cruel hand, of their despitful ●o,  
and from the enemies hand he did, deliver them also.  

The second part.  
verse 11 The waters their oppressors whelmed, not one was left alive,  
verse 12 Then they believed his words, & praise, in song they did him give.  
verse 13 But by and by unthankfully, his works they clean for got:  
and for his counsel and his will, they did neglect to wait.  
verse 14 But lusted in the wilderness, with fond and greedy lust,  
and in the desert tempted God, the stay of all their trust.  
verse 15 And then their wanton minds desire, he suffered them to have,  
But wasting leanness therewithal, into their soul he gave.  
verse 16 Then, when they lodged in the tents, at Moses they did grudge,  
Aaron the holy of the Lord, so did they envy much.  
verse 17 Therefore the earth did open wide, and Dathan did devour:  
and all abiram's company, did cover in that hour.  
verse 18 In their assembly kindled was, the hot consuming fire,  
and wasting flame did then burn up, the wicked in his ire.  
verse 19 Upon the hill of Horeb they, an idol calf did frame,  
and there the molten image they, did worship of the same.  
Into the likeness of a calf, that feedeth on the grass:  
verse 20 Thus they their glory turned and all, their honour did deface.  
verse 21 And God their only saviour, unkindly they forgot,  
Which many great & mighty things, in Egypt land had wrought.   

The third part.  
verse 22 And in the land of Ham for them, most wondrous works had done,  
and by the red sea dreadful things, performed long agone.  
verse 23 Therefore for their so showing them, forgetful and unkind,  
To bring destruction on them all, he purposed in his mind.  
Had not his chosen Moses stood, before them in the break:  
To turn his wrath, lest he on them, with slaughter should him wreak.  
verse 24 They did despise the pleasant land, that he beheight to give:  
yea and the works that he had spoke, they did no whit believe.  
verse 25 But in their tents with grudging heart, they wickedly repined,  
Nor to the voice of God the Lord, they gave a hearkening mind.  
verse 26 Therefore against them lifted he, his strong revenging hand,  
Them to destroy in wilderness, ere they should see the land.  
verse 27 And to destroy their seed among, the nations with his rod,  
and through the countries of the world, to scatter them abroad.  
verse 28 To Baal Peor than they did, and join themselves also,  
and eat the offerings of the dead, so they forsook him tho.  
verse 29 Thus with their own inventions, his wrath they did provoke,  
and in his so inkindly wrath, the plague upon them broke.  
verse 30 But Phineas stood up with zeal, the sinners vile to stay,  
and judgement he did execute, and then the plague did stay.   

The fourth part.  
verse 31 It was imputed unto him, for righteousness that day,  
and from thenceforth so counted is, from race to race for aye.  
verse 32 At waters eke of Meribah, they did him angry make,  
Yea so far fourth that Moses was, then punished for their sake.  
verse 33 Because they vexed his spirit so sore, that in impatient heat,  
his lips spoke unadvisedly, his favour was so great.  
verse 34 Nor as the Lord commanded them, they slew the people tho.  
verse 35 But were among the heathen mixed, and learned their works also.  
verse 36 And did their idols serve which were, their ruin and decay,  
To fiends their sons and daughters they, did offer up and stay.  
verse 37 Yea with unkindly murdering knife, the guiltless blood they spilled:  
verse 38 Yea their own sons & daughter's blood, without all cause of gilt.  
Whom they to Canaan Idols then, offered with wicked hand,  
and so with blood of innocents, defiled was the land.  
verse 39 Thus were thy stained with the works, of their own filthy way,  
and with their own inventions, a whoring did they stray.  
verse 40 Therefore against his people was, the Lord's wrath kindled sore,  
and even his own inheritance, therefore he did abhor.  
verse 41 Into the hands of heathen men, he gave them for a pray,  
and made their foes their Lords whom they, were forced to obey.   

The fift part.  
verse 42 Yea and their hateful enemies, oppressed them in the land,  
And they were humbly made to stoop, as subjects to their hand.  
verse 43 Full oftentimes from thrall had he, delivered them before,  
But with their counsels they to wrath, provoked him evermore.  
Therefore they by their wickedness, were brought full low to lie,  
verse 44 yet when he saw them in distress, he hearkened to their cry.  
verse 45 He called to mind his covenant, which he to them had swore,  
and by his mercies multitude, repented him therefore.  
verse 46 And favour he them made to find, before the sight of those:  
That led them captive from their land, when erst they were their foes.  
verse 47 Save us O Lord that art our God, save us O Lord we pray,  
and from among the heathen folk, Lord gather us away.  
That we may spread the noble praise, of thy most holy name,  
That we may glory in thy praise, and sounding of thy fame.  
verse 48 The Lord the God of Israel, be blessed for evermore,  
Let all the people say Amen, praise ye the Lord therefore.    

Confitemini domino. Psalm. Cvii.  W. K. 
¶ The Prophet extorteth all those that are redeemed by the Lord, and gathered unto him, to give thanks for this merciful providence of God, governing all things at his good pleasure, sending good & evil, prosperity and adversity, to bring men unto him. Therefore, as the righteous thereat rejoice, so shall the wicked have their mouths stopped.  
Sing this as the. 9●. Psalm.  
verse 1 Give thanks unto the Lord our God, for gracious is he:  
And that his mercy hath none end, all mortal men may see.  
verse 2 Such as the Lord redeemed hath, with thanks should praise his name,  
& show how they from foes were freed, & how he wrought the same.  
verse 3 He gathered them forth of the lands, that lay so far about:  
From East to West, from North to South, his hand did find them out.  
verse 4 They wandered in the wilderness, and strayed from the way,  
and found no city where to dwell, that serve might for their stay.  
verse 5 Whose thirst and hunger was so great, in these deserts so void:  
That faintness did them sore assault, and eke their souls annoyed.  
verse 6 Then did they cry in their distress, unto the Lord for aid:  
who did remove their troubles state, according as they prayed.  
verse 7 And by that way which was most right, he led them like a guide:  
That they might to a city go, and there also abide.  
verse 8 Let men therefore before the Lord, confess his goodness then,  
and show the wonders that he doth, before the sons of men.  
verse 9 For he the empty soul sustained, whom thirst had made to faint,  
The hungry soul with goodness fed, and did them eke acquaint.  
verse 10 Such as do dwell in darkness deep, where they of death do wait,  
Fast bound to taste such troublous storms, as iron chains do threat.  

The second part.  
verse 11 For that against the Lords own words, they sought so to rebel,  
Esteeming light his counsels high, which do so far excel.  
verse 12 But when he humbled them full low, they then fell down with grief,  
and none was found so much to help, whereby to get relief.  
verse 13 Then did they cry in their distress, unto the Lord for aid,  
who did remove their troublous state, according as they prayed.  
verse 14 For he from darkness out them brought, & from deaths dreadful shade,  
Bursting with force the iron bands, which did before them lad.  
verse 15 Let men therefore before the Lord, confess his kindness then:  
and show the wonders that he doth, before the sons of men.  
verse 16 For he threw down their gates of brass, & broke them which strong hand,  
The iron bars he smote in two, nothing could him withstand.  
verse 17 The foolish folk great plagues do feel, and cannot from them wend,  
But heap on more to those they have, because they do offend.  
verse 18 Their soul somuch did loath all meat, that none they could abide,  
whereby death had them almost caught, as they full truly tried.  
verse 19 Then did they cry in their distress, unto the Lord for aid:  
who did remove their troublous state, according as they prayed.  
verse 20 For he then sent to them his word, which health did soon restore:  
and brought them from those dangers deep, wherein they were before.   

The third part.  
verse 21 Let men therefore before the Lord, confess his kindness then,  
and show the wonders that he doth, before the sons of men.  
verse 22 And let them offer sacrifice, with thanks and also fear,  
and speak of all his wondrous works with glad & joyful cheer.  
verse 23 Such as in ships or brittle barks, into the seas descend,  
Their merchandise through fearful floods, to compass and to end.  
verse 24 Those men are forced to behold, the Lords works what they be,  
and in the dangerous deep the same, most marvelous they see.  
verse 25 For at his word, the stormy wind, ariseth in a rage,  
and stirreth up the surges so, as nought can them assuage.  
verse 26 Then are they lifted up so high, the clouds they seem to gain,  
and plunging down the depth until their souls consume which pain.  
verse 27 And like a drunkard to & fro, how here now there they reel,  
as men with fear of wit bereft, or had of sense no feel.  
verse 28 Then did they cry in their distress, unto the Lord for aid,  
Who did remove their troublous state, according as they prayed.  
verse 29 For with his word the Lord doth make, the sturdy storm to cease,  
So that the great waves from their rage, are brought to rest & peace.  
verse 30 Then are men glad when rest is come, which they so much do crave:  
and are by him in haven brought, which they so feign would have.   

The fourth part.  
verse 31 Let men therefore before the Lord, confess his kindness then:  
and show the wonders that he doth, before the sons of men.  
verse 32 Let them in presence of the folk, with praise extol his name,  
and where the elders do convent, let them there do the same.  
verse 33 For running floods to dry deserts, he doth oft change and turn:  
and drieth up 〈◊〉 it were dust, the springing well and bourn.  
verse 34 A fruitful land with pleasures decked, full barren doth he make:  
When on their sins which dwell therein, he doth just vengeance take.  
verse 35 Again the wilderness full rude, he maketh fruit to bear:  
With pleasant springs of water clear, though none before were there.  
verse 36 Wherein such hungry souls are set, as he doth freely choose,  
That they a city may them build, to dwell in for their use.  
verse 37 That they may sow their pleasant land, & vineyards also plant:  
To yield them fruits of such increase, as none may seem to want.  
verse 38 They multiply exceedingly, the Lord doth bless them so:  
Who doth also their brute beasts make, by numbers great to grow.  
verse 39 But when the faithful are low brought, by the oppressors stout:  
and minish do through many plagues, that compass them about:  
verse 40 Then doth he princes bring to shame, which did them so oppress,  
and likewise caused them to err, within the wilderness.  
verse 41 But yet the poor he raiseth up, out of his troubles deep:  
and oft times doth his train augment, much like a flock of sheep.  
verse 42 The righteous shall behold this sight, and also much rejoice:  
Whereas the wicked & perverse, with grief shall stop their voice.  
verse 43 But who is wise that now full well, he may these things record?  
For certainly such shall perceive, the kindness of the Lord    

Paratum cor meum. Psalm. Cviii  N. 
¶ This Psalms is composed of two other Psalms before, the seven & fifty, and the sixty. The matter here contained, is, that David giveth himself with heart & voice to praise the Lord, and assureth himself of the promise of God, concerning his kingdom over Israel, and his power against other nations, who though he seem for to forsake us for a time, yet he alone in the end will cast down our enemies.  
sing this as the .95. Psalm.  
verse 1 O God, my heart prepared is, and eke my tongue is so,  
I will advance my voice in song, and giving praise also.  
verse 2 Awake my viol and my harp, sweet melody to make,  
And in the morning I myself, right early will awake.  
verse 3 By me among the people, Lord, still praised shalt thou be,  
and I among the Heathen folk, will sing, O Lord, to thee.  
verse 4 Because thy mercy, Lord is great, above the heavens high,  
and eke thy truth doth reach the clouds, within the lofty sky.  
verse 5 Above the sterry heavens high, exalt thyself, O God,  
and Lord display upon the earth, thy glory all abroad  
verse 6 That thy dearly beloved may, be set at liberty,  
Help, O my God, with thy right hand, and hearken unto me.  
verse 7 God in his holiness hath spoke, wherefore my joys abound,  
Sichem I shall divide, and meet, the vale of Sucoth ground.  
verse 8 And Gilead shall be mine own, Manasses mine shall be,  
My head strength Ephraim, and law shall juda give for me.  
verse 9 Moab my washpot, and my shoe, on Edom will I throw,  
Upon the land of Palestine, in triumph will I go.  
verse 10 Who shall into the city strong, be guide to conduct me?  
Or who by whom to Edom land, conveyed shall I be?  
verse 11 Is it not thou, O God, which late hadst us forsaken quite?  
and thou O Lord, which with our host, didst not go forth to fight?  
verse 12 give us, O Lord, thy saving aid, when troubles doth assail:  
For all the help of man is vain, and can no whit avail.  
verse 13 Through God we shall do valiant acts, and worthy of renown:  
He shall subdue our enemies, yea he shall tread them down.   

Deus laudem tuam. Psalm. Cix.  N. 
¶ David being falsely accused by flatterers unto Saul, prayeth God to keep him & to destroy his enemies. And under them he speaketh of judas the traitor unto jesus Christ, and of all the like enemies of the children of God: And desireth to be delivered, that his enemies may know the works of God. Then doth be promise to give praises unto God.  
Sing this as the .65. psalm.  
verse 1 IN speechless silence do not hold, O God thy tongue always,  
O God, even thou I say that art, the God of all my praise.  
verse 2 The wicked mouth & gileful mouth, on me disclosed be,  
and they with false and lying tongue, have spoken unto me.  
verse 3 They did beset me round about, with words of hateful spite:  
without all cause of my desert, against me did they fight.  
verse 4 For my good will they were my foes, but then 'gan I to pray:  
verse 5 My good with ill, my friendliness, with hate they did repay.  
verse 6 Set thou the wicked over him, to have the upper hand:  
at his right hand eke suffer thou, his hateful foe to stand.  
verse 7 When he is judged, let him then condemned be therein:  
And let the prayer that he makes, be turned into sin.  
verse 8 Few be his days, his charge also, let thou an other take,  
verse 9 His children let be fatherless, his wife a widow make.  
verse 10 Let his offspring be vagabonds, to beg and seek their bread,  
wandering out of the wasted place, where erst they have been fed.  
verse 11 Let covetous extortioner, catch all his goods and store,  
and let the strangers spoil the fruits, of all his toil before.  
verse 12 Let there be none to pity him, let there be none at all,  
That on his children fatherless, will let their mercy fall.  

The second part.  
verse 13 And so let his posterity, for ever be destroyed,  
Their name out blotted in the age, that after shall succeed.  
verse 14 Let not his father's wickedness, from God's remembrance fall,  
and let thou not his mother's sin, be done away at al.  
verse 15 But in the presence of the Lord, let them remain for ay,  
That from the earth their memory, he may cut clean away.  
verse 16 Sith mercy he forgot to show, but did pursue with spite,  
The troubled man, & sought to slay, the woeful hearted wight.  
verse 17 As he did cursing love, it shall betide unto him so:  
and as he did not blessing love, it shallbe far him fro.  
verse 18 As he with cursing clad himself, so it like water shall  
Into his bowels, and like oil, into his bones befall.  
verse 19 As garment let it be to him, to cover him for ay,  
and as a girdle wherewith he shall girded be always.  
verse 20 Lo let this same be from the Lord, the guerdon of my foe,  
yea and of those that evil speak, against my soul also.  
verse 21 But thou, O Lord that art my God, deal thou I say with me:  
after thy name deliver me, for good thy mercies be.  
verse 22 Because in depth of great distress, I needy am and poor,  
and eke within my pained breast, my heart is wounded sore.  
verse 23 Even so do I departed away, as doth declining shade,  
and as the grasshopper so I am shaken of and fade.  
verse 24 With fasting long from needful food, enfeebled are my knees:  
and all her fatness hath my flesh, enforced been to lose.  
verse 25 And I also a vile reproach, to them was made to be:  
and they that did upon me look, did shake their heads at me  
verse 26 But thou O Lord that art my God, mine aid & succour be,  
according to thy mercy Lord, save and deliver me.  
verse 27 And they shall know thereby, that this lord is thy mighty hand,  
and that thou thou hast done it, Lord, so shall they understand.  
verse 28 Although they curse with spite, yet thou shalt bless which loving voice,  
They shall arise and come to shame, thy servant shall rejoice.  
verse 29 Let them be clothed all with shame, that enemies are to me,  
and with confusion as a cloak, eke covered let them be.  
verse 30 But greatly I will with my mouth, give thanks unto the Lord,  
and I among the multitude, his praises will record.  
verse 31 For he with help at his right hand, will stand the poor man by?  
To save him from the men that would, condemn his soul to die.    

Dixit dominus domino. Psalm. Cx.  N. 
¶ David prophesieth of the power and everlasting kingdom given to Christ & of his priesthood, which should put an end to the priesthood of Levy.  
Sing this ad the .68. Psalm.  
verse 1 THe Lord did say unto my Lord, sit thou at my right hand,  
Till I have made thy foes a stool, whereon thy feet shall stand.  
verse 2 The Lord shall out of Zion send, the sceptre of thy might,  
Amid thy mortal foes be thou, the ruler in their sight.  
And in the day on which they reign, and power they shall see:  
verse 3 Then hereby free-will offerings shall, thy people offer thee.  
yea with a holy worshipping, then shall they offer all,  
Thy births dew is the dew that doth, from womb of morning fall.  
verse 4 The Lord hath sworn & never will, repent what he doth say,  
By thorder of Melchisedech, thou art a priest for ay.  
verse 5 The Lord thy God on thy right hand, that standeth for thy stay:  
Shall wound for thee the stately kings, upon his wrathful day.  
verse 6 The heathen he shall judge and fill, the place with bodies dead,  
and over divers countries shall, in sunder smite the head.  
And he shall drink out of the broke, that runneth in the way:  
Therefore he shall lift up on high, his royal head that day.   

Confitebor tibi domine. Psalm cxi  N. 
¶ He giveth thanks to the Lord for his merciful works towards his Church, and declareth wherein true wisdom and right knowledge consisteth.  
WIth heart I do accord to praise & laud the Lord In presence of the just: For great his works are found. To search them such are bound, as do him love and trust. His works are glorious, also his righteousness, it doth endure for ever, his wondrous works he would, we still remember should, his mercy faileth never.  
verse 5 Such as do love him bear, a portion full fair.  
He hath up for them laid, for this they shall well find,  
He will them have in mind, and keep them, as he said,  
verse 6 For he did not disdain, his works to show them plain.  
By lightning and by thunders, when he the Heathens land:  
Did give into their hand, where they beheld his wonders.  
verse 7 Of all his works ensueth, both judgement, right and truth.  
Whereto his statutes tend: verse 8 They are decreed sure.  
For ever to endure, which equity doth end:  
Redemption he gave, his people for to save.  
verse 9 And hath also required, his promise not to fail,  
But always to prevail, his holy name be feared.  
verse 10 Whoso with hartful feign, true wisdom would attain:  
The Lord fear and obey, such as his laws do keep:  
shall knowledge have full deep, his praise shall last for aye.   

Beatus vir. psalm. Cxii.  W. K. 
¶ He praiseth the felicity of them that fear God, and condemneth the cursed state of the con●emners of God.  
Sing this as the Pater noster.  
verse 1 THe man is blessed that god doth fear,  
and that his laws doth love in deed:  
His seed on earth God will uprear:  
And bless such as from him proceed,  
His house with good he will fulfil:  
His righteousness endure shall still  
verse 2 Unto the righteous doth arise, ❧  
In trouble joy, in darkness light:  
Compassion is in his eyes,  
And mercy always in his sight:  
verse 3 Yea, pity moveth such to lend:  
He doth by judgement things expend. ❧  
verse 4 And surely such shall never fail,  
For in remembrance had is he:  
verse 5 No tidings ill can make him quail,  
Who in the Lord sure hope doth see.  
verse 6 His heart is firm, his fear is past:  
For he shall see his foes down cast.  
verse 7 He did well for the poor provide, ❧  
his righteousness shall still remain,  
And his estate with praise abide,  
Though that the wicked man disdain,  
verse 8 Yea gnash his teeth thereat shall he  
And so consume his state to see.   

Laudate pueri. Psalm. Cxiii.  W. K. 
¶ An exhortation to praise the Lord for his providence in that, that contrary to the course of nature he worketh in his church.  
YE children which do serve the Lord, praise ye his name with one accord, yea blessed be always his name: who from the rising of the sun, till it return where it begun, is to be praised with great fame. The Lord all people's doth surmount, as for his glory we may count, above the heavens high to be: With God the Lord who may compare, whose dwellings in the heavens are, of such great power and force is he.  
verse 6 He doth abase himself, we know,  
Things to behold both here below  
And also in heaven above,  
verse 7 The needy out of dust to draw,  
and eke the poor, which help none saw  
His only mercy did him move:  
verse 8 And so him set in high degree,  
with princes of great dignity:  
That rule his people with great fame,  
verse 9 The barren he doth make to bear,  
And with great joy her fruit to rear:  
Therefore praise ye his holy name.   

In exitu Israel. psalm. Cxiiii.  W. W. 
¶ How the Israelites were delivered out of Egypt, and of the wonderful miracles that God showed at that time, which put us in remembrance of gods great mercies towards his children, and of our unthankfulness for the same.  
sing this as the .67. Psalm.  
verse 1 WHen Israel by God's address, from Pharos land was bend:  
and jacob's house the strangers left, & in the same train went  
verse 2 In juda God his glory showed, his holiness most bright:  
So did the Israelites declare, his kingdom, power and might.  
verse 3 The sea it saw, and suddenly, as all amazed did flee,  
The roaring streams of Iordans flood, recoiled backwardly.  
verse 4 As rams afraid, the mountains skipped, their strength did them forsake  
And as the silly trembling lambs, their tops did beat and shake  
verse 5 What ailed the sea, as all amazed, so suddenly to flee?  
Ye rolling waves of Iordans flood, why ran ye backward?  
verse 6 Why shaken ye hills as Rams afraid, why did your strength so shake?  
Why did your tops as trembling lambs for fear quiver & quake:  
verse 7 O earth confess thy sovereign Lord, and dread his mighty hand:  
Before the face of jacob's God, fear ye both sea and land.  
verse 8 I mean y● god which from hard rocks, doth cause many floods appear  
and from the stony flint doth make, gush out the fountains clear.   

Non nobis domine. psalm. Cxv.  N 
¶ A prayer of the faithful, oppressed by Idolatrous tyrants, against whom they desire that God would secure them: for as much as there is no comparison between him and their false GOD, or Idols, trusting most constantly that God will preserve them in this their need, seeing that he hath adopted, and received them to his favour: promising finally, that they will not be unmindful, of so great a benefit, if it would please God to hear their prayer, and deliver them by his omnipotent power.  
Sing this as the .78. psalm.  
verse 1 NOt unto us Lord, not to us, but to thy name give praise:  
Both for the mercy and the truth, that are in thee always.  
verse 2 Why shall the heathen scorners say, where is their god become?  
verse 3 Our God in heaven is, and what he will, that hath he done.  
verse 4 Their Idols silver are and gold, work of men's hands they be:  
verse 5 They have a mouth and do not speak, and eyes and do not see.  
verse 6 And they have ears joined to their heads, and do not hear at all:  
and noses eke they formed have, and do not smell withal.  
verse 7 And hands they have and handle not, and feet and do not go:  
a throat they have, yet through the same, they make no sound to blow  
verse 8 Those that make them be like to them, and those whose trust they be  
verse 9 O Israel trust in the Lord, their help and shield is he.  
verse 10 O Aaron's house trust in the Lord, their help and shield is he:  
verse 11 Trust ye the Lord that fear the Lord, their help and shield is he.  
verse 12 The Lord hath mindful been of us, and will us bless also:  
On Israel's and Aaron's house, his blessing he will show.  
verse 13 Them that be fearers of the Lord, the Lord will bless them all  
Even he will bless them every one, the great and eke the small.  
verse 14 To you I say the loving Lord, will multiply his grace:  
To you and to the children that, shall follow of your race.  
verse 15 Ye are the blessed of the Lord, even of the Lord I say:  
Which both the heaven and the earth, hath made & set in stay.  
verse 16 The heavens, yea the heavens high, belong unto the Lord:  
The earth unto the sons of men, he gave of free accord.  
verse 17 They that be dead do not with praise, set forth the Lords renown,  
Nor any that into the place, of silence do go down:  
verse 18 But we will praise the Lord our god, from henceforth and for ay:  
Sound ye the praises of the Lord, praise ye the Lord I say.   

Dilexi quoniam. psalm. Cxvi.  N 
¶ David being in great danger of Saull in the desert of Mammom, perceiving the great and 〈◊〉 love of God toward him, magnifieth such great mercies, and protesteed that he will be thankful for the same.  
Sing this as the .94. Psalm.  
verse 1 I Love the Lord, because my voice, and prayer heard hath he:  
when in my days I called on him, he bowed his ear to me.  
verse 2 Even when the snares of cruel death, about beset me round:  
when pains of hell me caught, & when I woe and sorrow found.  
verse 3 Upon the name of God my Lord, than did I call and say:  
Deliver thou my soul O Lord, I do thee humbly pray:  
verse 4 The Lord is very merciful, and just he is also:  
and in our God compassion, doth plentifully flow.  
verse 5 The Lord in safety doth preserve, all those that simple be:  
I was in woeful misery, and he relievedme.  
verse 6 And now my soul sith thou art safe, return unto thy rest:  
For largely lo the Lord to thee, his bounty hath expressed.  
verse 7 Because thou hast delivered, my soul from deadly thrall:  
My moisted eine from mournful tears, my sliding feet from fall:  
verse 8 Before the Lord I in the land, of life will walk therefore:  
I did believe, therefore I spoke, for I was troubled sore.  
verse 9 I said in my distress and fear, that all men liars be:  
what shall I pay the Lord for all, his benefits to me?  
verse 10 The wholesome cup of saving health, I thankfully will take:  
and on the lords name I will call, when I my prayer make.  
verse 11 I to the Lord will pay the vows, that I have him be height:  
yea, even at this present time, in all his people's sight.  
verse 12 Right dear and precious in his sight, the Lord doth ay esteem:  
The death of all his holy ones, what ever men do dame.  
verse 13 Thy servant Lord, thy servant lo, I do myself confess:  
Son of thy handmaid, thou hast broke, the bonds of my distress.  
verse 14 And I will offer up to thee, a sacrifice of praise:  
And I will call upon the name, of God the Lord always.  
verse 15 I to the Lord will pay the vows, that I have him behight:  
yea even at this present time, in all his people's sight.  
verse 16 Yea in the courts of Gods own house, and in the mids of thee:  
O thou jerusalem I say, wherefore the Lord praise ye.   

Laudate dominum. psalm. Cxvii.  N. 
¶ He exhorteth the gentiles to praise god, because he hath accomplished as well to them as the jews, the promise of life everlasting by jesus Christ.  
Sing this as the .98. psalm.  
O Al ye nations of the world, praise ye the Lord always:  
and all ye people every where, set forth his noble praise.  
For great his kindness is to us, his truth endures for ay:  
wherefore praise ye the Lord our God, praise ye the Lord I say.   

Confitemini domin●. Psalm. Cxviii.  M. 
¶ David rejected of Saul and of the people, at the time appointed obtained the kingdom, for the which he biddeth all them that fear the Lord, to be thankful, and under his person, in all this was Christ lively setforth, who should be of his people rejected.  
sing this as the .98 Psalm.  
verse 1 O give the thanks unto the Lord, for gracious is he:  
Because his mercy doth endure, for ever towards thee.  
verse 2 Let Israel confess and say, his mercy dures for ay:  
Now let the house of Aaron say, his mercy dures for ay.  
verse 3 Let all that fear the Lord our God, even now confess and say:  
The mercy of the Lord our God, endureth still for ay.  
verse 4 In trouble and in heaviness, unto the Lord I cried:  
Which lovingly heard me at large, my suit was not denied.  
verse 5 The Lord himself is on my side, I will not stand in doubt:  
Nor fear what man can do to me, when God stands me about.  
verse 6 The Lord doth take my part with them, that help to secure me:  
Therefore I shall see my desire, upon mine enemy.  
verse 7 Better it is to trust in God, then in man's mortal seed:  
Or to put confidence in kings, or princes in our need.  
verse 8 All nations have enclosed me, and compassed me round:  
But in the name of God shall I, mine enemies confound.  
verse 9 They kept me in on every side, they kept me in I say,  
but through the Lords most mighty name, I shall work their decay  
verse 10 They came about me all like bees, but yet in the lords name:  
I quenched their thorns that were on fire, and will destroy the same.  
verse 11 Thou hast with force thrust sore at me, that I in deed might fall:  
But through the Lord I found such help, that they were vanquished all  
verse 12 The Lord is my defence & strength, my joy, my mirth, and song:  
He is become for me in deed, a saviour most strong.  
verse 13 The right hand of the lord our God, doth bring to pass great things  
He causeth voice of joy and health, in rightrous men's dwellings  
verse 14 The right hand of the Lord doth bring, most mighty things to pass  
His hath the pre-eminence, his force is as it was.  
verse 15 I will not die but ever live, to utter and declare:  
the lord his might & wondrous power, his works & what they are  
verse 16 The Lord himself hath chastened, and hath corrected me:  
But hath not given me over yet, to death as ye may see.  
verse 17 Set open unto me the gates, of truth and righteousness:  
That I may enter into them, the lords praise to confess.  
verse 18 This is the gate even of the Lord, which shall not so be shut:  
But good and righteous men always, shall enter into it.  
verse 19 I will give thanks to thee O Lord, because thou hast heard me:  
And art become most lovingly, a saviour unto me.  
verse 20 The stone which at this time among, the builders was refused:  
Is now become the corner stone, and chief to be used.  
verse 21 This was the mighty work of God, this was the lords own fact  
and it is marvelous to behold, with eyes that noble act.  
verse 22 This is the joyful day in deed, which God himself hath wrought:  
Let us be glad and joy therein, in heart, in mind, and thought.  
verse 23 Now help me Lord and prosper us, we wish with one accord:  
Blessed be he that comes to us, in the name of the Lord.  
verse 24 God is the Lord that shows us light, bind ye therefore with cord:  
Your sacrifice to the altar, and give thanks to the Lord.  
verse 25 Thou art my God I will confess, and render thanks to thee:  
thou art my God and I will praise, thy mercy towards me.  
verse 26 O give ye thanks unto the Lord, for gracious is he:  
Because his mercy doth endure, for ever towards thee.   

Beati immaculati. Psalm. Cxix.  W. W. 
¶ In this Psalm is contained an exquisite art, & a wonderful vehemency in setting forth the praises of gods law: wherein the prophet cannot satisfy himself, nor sufficiently express the affection which he beareth thereunto: adding moreover many notable complaints & consolations, wherefore it is meet that all the faithful have it always both in heart and mouth, and in the Ebrue every viii. verses beg in with one letter of the Alphabet.  
BLessed are they that perfect are, & pure in mind and heart: whose lives & conversation, from gods laws never start. 2. Blessed are they that give themselves, his statutes to observe: seeking the Lord, with all their heart, and never from him swerver.  
verse 3 doubtless such men go not astray, nor do no wicked thing:  
which steadfastly walk, in his paths, without any wandering.  
verse 4 It is thy will and commandment, that with attentive heed:  
Thy noble and divine precepts, we learn and keep in deed,  
verse 5 Oh would to God it might thee please, my ways so to address:  
That I might both in heart and voice, thy laws keep and confess  
verse 6 So should no shame my life attaint, whilst I thus set mine eyes:  
and bend my mind always to muse, on thy sacred decrees.  
verse 7 Then will I praise with upright heart, and magnify thy name:  
When I shall learn thy judgements just, and like wise prove the same  
verse 8 And wholly will I give myself, to keep thy laws most right:  
Forsake me not for ever Lord, but show thy grace and might.  

BETH The second part.  
verse 9 BY what means may a young man best, his life learn to amend?  
If that he mark and keep thy word, and therein his time spend  
verse 10 Unfeignedly I have thee sought, and thus seeking abide:  
Oh never suffer me O Lord, from thy precepts to slide.  
verse 11 Within my heart & secret thoughts, thy words I have hid still:  
That I might not at any time, offend thy godly wil  
verse 12 We magnify thy name O Lord, and praise thee evermore:  
Thy statutes of most worthy fame, O Lord teach me therefore.  
verse 13 My lips have never ceased to preach, and publish day and night:  
The judgements all which did proceed, from thy mouth full of might.  
verse 14 Thy testimonies and thy ways, please me no les in deed:  
then all the treasures of the earth, which worldlings make their meed  
verse 15 Of thy precepts I will still muse, and therefore frame my talk:  
As at a mark so will I aim, thy ways how I may walk.  
verse 16 My only joy shall be so fixed, and on thy laws so set:  
That nothing can me so far blind, that I thy words forget.   

GIMEL The third part  
verse 17 Grant to thy servant now such grace, as may my life prolong:  
Thy holy word than will I keep, both in my heart and tongue.  
verse 18 Mine eyes which were dim & shut up, so open and make bright:  
that of thy law & marvelous works, I may have the clear sight.  
verse 19 I am a stranger in this earth, wandering now here, now there:  
Thy word therefore to me disclose, my footsteps for to clear.  
verse 20 My soul is ravished with desire, and never is at rest:  
But seeketh to know thy judgements high, & what may please thee best.  
verse 21 The proud men and malicious, thou hast destroyed eachone:  
and cursed are such as do not, thy hests attend upon.  
verse 22 Lord turn me from rebuke & shame, which wicked men conspire:  
For I have kept thy covenants, with zeal as hot as fire.  
verse 23 The princes great in counsel sat, and did against me speak:  
but them thy servant thought how he, thy statutes might not break  
verse 24 For why thy covenants are my joy, and my great heart's solace:  
They serve in stead of counsellors, my matters for to pass.   

dale The four part.  
verse 25 I Am alas as brought to grave, and almost turned to dust:  
Restore therefore my life again, as thy promise is just.  
verse 26 My ways when I acknowledged, with mercy thou didst hear:  
Here now eftsoons and me instruct, thy laws to love and fear.  
verse 27 Teach me once thoroughly for to know, thy precepts and thy lore:  
Thy works then will I meditate, and lay them up in store.  
verse 28 My soul I feel so sore oppressed, that it melteth for grief:  
According to thy word therefore, hast Lord to send relief.  
verse 29 From lying and deceitful lips, let thy grace me defend:  
and that I may learn thee to love, thy holy law me send.  
verse 30 The way of truth both strait & sure, I have chosen and found.  
I set thy judgement me before, which keep me safe and sound.  
verse 31 Since then (O Lord) I forced myself, thy covenants to embrace:  
Let me therefore have no rebuke, nor check in any case,  
verse 32 Then will I run with joyful cheer, where thy word doth me call  
when thou hast set my heart at large, and rid me out of thrall.   

HE The fift part.  
verse 33 INstruct me Lord in the right trade, of thy statutes divine:  
and it to keep even to the end, my heart will I incline.  
verse 34 Grant me the knowledge of thy law, and I shall it obey:  
With heart and mind, and all my might, I will it keep I say.  
verse 35 In the right path of thy precepts, guide me Lord I require:  
None other pleasure do I wish, nor greater thing desire.  
verse 36 Incline my heart thy laws to keep, and covenants to embrace:  
And from all filthy avarice, Lord shield me with thy grace.  
verse 37 From vain desires and worldly lusts, turn back mine eyes & sight  
Gene me the spirit of life & power, to walk thy ways aright.  
verse 38 Confirm thy gracious promise Lord, which thou hast made to me  
Which am thy servant and do love, and fear nothing but thee.  
verse 39 Reproach & shame which I so fear, from me (O Lord) expel:  
For thou dost judge with equity, & therein dost excel.  
verse 40 Behold my heart's desire is bend, thy laws to keep for ay:  
Lord strengthen me so with thy grace, that it perform I may.   

VAV The sixth part.  
verse 41 THy mercies great and manifold, let me obtain O Lord:  
Thy saving health let me enjoy, according to thy word.  
verse 42 So shall I stop the slanderous mouths, of lewd men and unjust:  
For in thy faithful promises, stands my comfort and trust.  
verse 43 The word of truth within my mouth, let ever still be priest:  
For in thy judgements wonderful, my hope doth stand and rest.  
verse 44 And while the breath within my breast, doth natural life preserve:  
Yea till this world shall be dissolved, thy law will I observe.  
verse 45 So walk will I as set at large, and made free from all dread:  
Because I sought how for to keep, thy precepts and thy read.  
verse 46 Thy noble acts I will describe, as things of most great fame:  
Even before kings I will them blaze, and shrink no whit for shame.  
verse 47 I will rejoice then to obey, thy worthy hests and will:  
which evermore I have loved best, and so will love them still.  
verse 48 My hands will I life to thy laws, which I have dearly sought:  
and practise thy commandments, in will, in deed, and thought.   

ZAIN The vii part.  
verse 49 THy promise which thou madest to me, thy servant Lord remember  
For therein have I put my trust, and confidence for ever.  
verse 50 It is my comfort and my joy, when troubles me assail:  
For were my life not by thy word, my life would soon me fail.  
verse 51 The proud & such as God contemn, still made of me a scorn:  
yet would I not thy law forsake, as he that were forlorn  
verse 52 But called to mind (lord) thy great works, showed to our father's old:  
Whereby I felt the joy surmount, my grief an hundred fold.  
verse 53 But yet alas for fear I quooke, seeing how wicked men:  
thy law forsook and did procure, thy judgement who know when?  
verse 54 And as for me I framed my songs, thy statutes to exalt:  
When I among the strangers dwelled, & thoughts 'gan me assault.  
verse 55 I thought upon thy name, O Lord, by night when others sleep:  
as for thy law also I kept, and ever will it keep.  
verse 56 This grace I did obtain because, thy covenants sweet and dear  
I did embrace and also keep, with reverence and with fear.   

HETH The viii part.  
verse 57 O God which art my part and lot, my comfort, and my stay:  
I have decreed and promised, thy law to keep always.  
verse 58 Mine earnest heart did humbly sue, in presence of thy face:  
as thou therefore hast promised, Lord grant me of thy grace,  
verse 59 My life I have examined, and tried my secret heart:  
Which to thy statutes caused me, my feet strait to convert.  
verse 60 I did not stay nor linger long, as they that slothful are:  
But hastily thy laws to keep, I did myself beware.  
verse 61 The cruel bands of wicked men, have made of me their prey:  
yet would I not thy law forget, nor from thee go astray.  
verse 62 Thy righteous judgement showed toward me, so great is and so high:  
That even at midnight will I rise, thy name to magnify.  
verse 63 Companion am I to all them, which fear thee in their heart:  
and neither will for love nor dread, from thy commandments start  
verse 64 Thy mercy's Lord most plenteously, do all the world fulfil:  
Oh teach me how I may obey, thy statutes and thy wil   

TETH The ix part.  
verse 65 ACcording to thy promise Lord, so hast thou with me dealt.  
For of thy grace in sundry sorts, have I thy servant felt.  
verse 66 Teach me to judge always aright, and give me knowledge sure:  
For certainly believe I do, that thy precepts are pure.  
verse 67 Yer thou didst touch me with thy rod, I erred and went astray:  
But now I keep thy holy word, and make it all my stay.  
verse 68 Thou art both good and gracious, and givest most liberally:  
Thy ordinances how to keep, therefore (O lord) teach me.  
verse 69 The proud & wicked men have forged, against me many a lie.  
yet thy commandments still observe, with all my heart will I.  
verse 70 Their hearts are swollen with worldly wealth, as grease so are they fat:  
But in thy law do I delight, and nothing seek but that.  
verse 71 Oh happy time may I well say when thou didst me correct:  
For as a guide to learn thy laws, thy rods did me direct.  
verse 72 So that to me thy word and law, is dearer manifold  
Than thousands great of silver & gold, or aught that can be told:   

JOD The ten part.  
verse 73 Sing thy hands have made me lord, to be thy creature:  
grant knowledge likewise how to learn to put thy laws in ure  
verse 74 So they that fear thee shall rejoice, when ever they me see:  
Because I have learned by thy word to put my trust in thee.  
verse 75 When with thy rods the world is plagued, I know the cause is just,  
So when thou didst correct me Lord, the cause just needs be must.  
verse 76 Now of thy goodness I thee pray, some comfort to me send:  
as thou to me thy servant hetest, so from all ill me shend.  
verse 77 Thy tender mercies pour on me, and I shall surely live:  
For joy and consolation both, thy laws to me doth give.  
verse 78 Confound the proud, whose false pretence, is me for to destroy:  
But as for me thy hests to know, I will myself employ.  
verse 79 Who so with reverence do thee fear, to me let them retire:  
and such as do thy covenants know, and them alone desire.  
verse 80 My heart without all wavering, let on thy laws be bend:  
That no confusion come to me, whereby I should be shent.   

CAPH The, xi. part.  
verse 81 MY soul doth faint & ceaseth not, thy saving health to crave:  
and for thy words sake still I trust, my heart's desire to have.  
verse 82 Mine eyes doth fail which looking for, thy word, and thus I say:  
Oh when wilt thou me comfort Lord, why dost thou thus delay?  
verse 83 As a skin bottle in the smoke, so am I parched and dried:  
yet will I not out of my heart, let thy commandment siyde.  
verse 84 Alas how long shall I yet live, before I see the hour:  
That on my foes which me torment, thy vengeance thou wilt pour?  
verse 85 Presumptuous men have digged pits, thinking to make me sure:  
Thus contrary against thy law, my hurt they do procure.  
verse 86 But thy commandments are all true, & causeless they me grieve,  
To thee therefore I do complain, that thou mightest me relieve.  
verse 87 Almost they had me clean destroyed, & brought me quite to ground:  
yet by thy statutes I abode, and therein succour found.  
verse 88 Restore me, Lord, again to life, for thy mercies excel:  
and so shall I thy covenants keep, till death my life expel.   

LAMED. The xii part.  
verse 89 IN heavens Lord where thou dost dwell, thy word is stablished sure:  
and shall for all eternity, fast graven there endure.  
verse 90 From age to age thy truth abides, as doth the earth witness:  
whose ground work thou hast laid so sure, as no tongue can express.  
verse 91 Even to this day we may well see, how all things persevere:  
according to thy ordinance, for all things thee revere.  
verse 92 Had it not been that in thy law, my soul had comfort sought:  
Long time ere now in my distress, I had been brought to nought.  
verse 93 Therefore will I thy precepts aye, in memory keep fast:  
By them thou hast my life restored, when I was at last cast.  
verse 94 No wight to me can title make, for I am only thine:  
Save me therefore, for to thy laws, mine ears & heart incline.  
verse 95 The wicked men do seek my bane, and thereto lie in wait:  
But I the while considered, thy notable works and great.  
verse 96 I see nothing in this wide world, at length which hath not end:  
But thy commandment and thy word, beyond all end extend.   

MEM. The xiii part.  
verse 97 WHat great desire and fervent love, do I bear to thy law?  
all the day long my whole devise, is only on thy saw.  
verse 98 Thy word hath taught me far to pass, my foes in policy:  
For still I keep it as a thing, of most excellency.  
verse 99 My teachers which did me instruct, in knowledge I excel:  
Because I do thy covenants keep, and them to others tell.  
verse 100 In wisdom I do pas also, the ancient men in deed:  
and all because to keep thy laws, I held it ay best read.  
verse 101 My feet I have refrained eke, from every evil way,  
Because that I continually, thy word might keep I say.  
verse 102 I have not swerved from thy judgements, nor yet shroonk any del,  
For why? thou hast taught me thereby, to live godly and well.  
verse 103 Oh Lord how sweet unto my taste, find I thy words always?  
doubtless no honey in my mouth, feel aught so sweet I may.  
verse 104 Thy laws have me such wisdom learned, that utterly I hate:  
all wicked and ungodly ways, in every kind or rate.   

NUN. The xiiii part.  
verse 105 EVen es a lantern to my feet, so doth thy word shine bright:  
And to my paths, where ever I go, it is a flaming light.  
verse 106 I have both sworn & will perform, most certainly doubtless:  
That I will keep thy judgements just, and them in life express.  
verse 107 Affliction hath me sore oppressed, & brought me to deaths door:  
O Lord as thou hast promised, so me to life restore.  
verse 108 The offerings which with heart & voice, most frankly I thee give:  
accept, and teach me how I may, after thy judgements live.  
verse 109 My soul is aye so in my hand, that dangers it assail,  
Yet do I not thy law forget, nor it to keep will fail.  
verse 110 Although the wicked laid their nets, to catch me at abray,  
Yet did I not from thy precepts, once swerver or go astray.  
verse 111 Thy law I have so claimed always, as mine own heritage:  
and why? for therein I delight, and set my whole courage.  
verse 112 For evermore I have been bend, thy statutes to fulfil:  
Even so likewise unto the end, I will continue still.   

SAMECH. The xu part.  
verse 113 THe crafty thoughts and double heart, I do always detest:  
But as for thy law and precepts, I loved them ever best.  
verse 114 Thou art my hid and secret place, my shield of strong defence:  
Therefore have I thy promises, looked for with patience.  
verse 115 Go to therefore ye wicked men, depart from me anon:  
For the commandments will I keep, of God my Lord alone.  
verse 116 As thou hast promised so perform, that death me not assail:  
Nor let my hope abuse me so, that through distrust I quail.  
verse 117 Uphold me and I shallbe safe, for aught they do or say:  
and in thy statutes pleasure take, will I both night and day.  
verse 118 Thou hast trod such under thy feet, as do thy statutes break:  
For nought availeth their subtlety, their counsel is but weak.  
verse 119 Like dross thou casts the wicked out, where ever they go or dwell:  
Therefore can I as thy statutes, love nothing half so well.  
verse 120 My flesh alas, is taken with fear, as though it were benomd:  
For when I see thy judgements, straight I am as one astounded.   

AIN. The xvi part.  
verse 121 I Do the thing that lawful is, and give to all men right:  
Resign me not to them that would, oppress me which their might,  
verse 122 But for thy servant surty be, in that thing that is good:  
That proud men give me not the foil, which rage as they were wood.  
verse 123 Mine eyes with waiting are now blind, thy health so much I crave:  
And eke thy righteous promise Lord, whereby thou wilt me save.  
verse 124 Entreat thy servant lovingly, and favour to him show:  
Thy statutes of most excellence, teach me also to know.  
verse 125 Thy humble servant, Lord I am, oh grant me to understand:  
How by thy statutes I may know, best what to take in hand.  
verse 126 It is now time (Lord) to begin, for truth is quite decayed:  
Thy law likewise they have transgressed, and none against them said.  
verse 127 This is the cause wherefore I love, thy laws better than gold:  
Or jewels fine which are estemd, most costly to be sold.  
verse 128 I thought thy precepts all most just, and so them laid in store:  
All crafty and malicious ways, I do abhor therefore.   

PE. The xvii part.  
verse 129 THy covenants are most wonderful, & full of things profound:  
My soul therefore doth keep them sure, when they are tried & found.  
verse 130 When men first enter into thy words, they find a light most clear:  
and very idiots understand, when they it read or hear  
verse 131 For joy I have both gaped & breathed, to know they commandment,  
That I might guide my life thereby, I sought what thing it meant.  
verse 132 With mercy and compassion Lord, behold me from above:  
As thou art wont to behold such, as thy name fear and love.  
verse 133 Direct my fotesteps by thy word, that I thy will may know:  
and never let iniquity, thy servant overthrow.  
verse 134 From slanderous tongues & deadly harms, preserve & keep me sure:  
Thy precepts than I will observe, and put them eke in ure.  
verse 135 Thy countenance which doth surmount, the sun in his bright hue:  
Let shine on me, and by thy law, teach me what to eschew.  
verse 136 Out of mine eyes great floods gush out, of dryery tears and fell:  
when I behold how wicked men, thy law keep never a del.   

ZADE. The xviii part.  
verse 137 137 IN every point Lord thou art just, the wicked though they grudge:  
And when thou dost sentence pronounce, thou art a righteous judge.  
verse 138 To render right & fly from guile, are two chief points most high:  
and such as thou hast in thy law, commanded us straightly.  
verse 139 With zeal and wrath I am consumed, and even pined away:  
To see my foes thy words forget, for aught that I do may.  
verse 140 So pure and perfect is they word, as any heart can dame:  
and I thy servant nothing more, do love or yet esteem.  
verse 141 And though I be nothing set by, as one of base degree:  
Yet do I not thy hests forget, nor shrink away from thee.  
verse 142 Thy righteousness (Lord) is most just, for ever to endure:  
also thy law is truth itself, most constant and most pure.  
verse 143 Trouble & grief have seized on me, & brought me wondrous low:  
yet do I still of thy precepts, delight to hear and know.  
verse 144 The righteousness of thy judgements, do last for evermore:  
Then teach them me, for even in them, my life lieth up in store.   

KOPH. The xix part.  
verse 145 WIth fernent heart I called & cried, now answer me (O Lord,)  
That thy commandment to observe, I may fully accord.  
verse 146 To thee (my God) I make my suit, which most humble request:  
Save me therefore and I will keep, thy precept and thy hest.  
verse 147 To thee I cry, even in the morn, before the day wax light:  
Because that I have in thy word, my confidence whole plight.  
verse 148 Mine eyes prevent the watch by night, and ere they call I wake:  
That by devising of thy word, I might some comfort take.  
verse 149 Incline thine ears to hear my voice, and pity on me take:  
as thou wast wont so judge me Lord, lest life me should forsake.  
verse 150 My foes draw near and do procure, my death maliciously:  
which from thy law are far gone back, and strayed from it lewdly.  
verse 151 Therefore (O Lord) approach thou near, for need so doth require,  
and all thy precepts true they are, then help I thee desire.  
verse 152 By thy commandments I have learned, not now but long ago,  
That they remain for evermore, thou hast them grounded so.   

RESH. The twenty part.  
verse 153 MY trouble and affliction, consider and behold:  
Deliver me, for of thy law, I ever take fast hold.  
verse 154 Defend my good and righteous cause, with speed me succour send:  
From death as thou hast promised, Lord keep me and defend.  
verse 155 As for the wicked far they are, from having health and grace,  
whereby they might thy statutes know, they enter not the trace.  
verse 156 Great are they mercies Lord I grant, what tongue can then attain?  
and as thou hast me judged ere now, so let me life obtain.  
verse 157 Though many men did trouble me, and persecute most sore,  
yet from thy laws I never shrunk, nor went a wry therefore.  
verse 158 And truth it is, for grief I die, when I these traitors see:  
Because they keep no whit thy word, nor yet seek to know thee.  
verse 159 Behold, for I do love thy laws, with heart most glad and fain,  
as thou art good and gracious Lord, restore my life again.  
verse 160 What thy word doth decree, must be, and so it hath been ever,  
Thy righteous judgements are also, most true and decay never.   

SCHIN. The xxi part.  
verse 161 PRinces have sought by cruelty, causeless to make me crouch:  
But all in vain, for of thy word, the fear did my heart touch.  
verse 162 And certainly even of thy word, I was more merry and glad,  
Then he that of rich spoils and pray, great store & plenty had.  
verse 163 As for all lies and falsity, I hate most and detest:  
For why? thy holy law do I, above all things love best.  
verse 164 Seven times a day I praise the Lord, singing with heart & voice:  
Thy righteous acts and wonderful, so cause me to rejoice.  
verse 165 Great peace and rest shall all such have, which do thy statutes love:  
Nor danger shall their quiet state, impeire or once remove.  
verse 166 My only health and comfort Lord, I look for at thy hand:  
And therefore have I done those things, which thou didst me command.  
verse 167 Thy laws have been my exercise, which my soul most desired:  
So much my love to them was bend, that nought else I required.  
verse 168 Thy statutes & commandments, I kept, thou knowest a right:  
For all the things that I have done, are present in thy sight.   

TAV. The xxii part.  
verse 169 O Lord let my complaint and cry, before thy face appear:  
and as thou hast me promise made, so teach me thee to fear.  
verse 170 Mine humble supplication, toward thee let find access:  
and grant me Lord deliverance, for so is thy promise.  
verse 171 Then shall my lips thy praises speak, after most ample sort:  
when thou thy statutes hast me taught, wherein standeth all comfort.  
verse 172 My tongue shall sing and preach thy word, and on this wise say shall  
God's famous acts and noble laws, are just and perfect al.  
verse 173 Stretch out thy hand I thee beseech, and speedily me save.  
For thy commandments to observe, choose, O Lord, I have.  
verse 174 Of thee alone, Lord I crave health, for other I know none,  
and in thy law and nothing else, I do delight alone.  
verse 175 Grant me therefore long days to live, thy name to magnify:  
and of thy judgements merciful, let me thy favour try.  
verse 176 For I was lost and went astray, much like a wandering sheep:  
Oh seek me, for I have not failed, thy commandments to keep.    

Ad dominum cum tribularer. Psalm. Cxx.  S. T. 
¶ The prayer of David being now banished among the barbarious people of Arabia, by the false reports of enuions flatterers. And therefore be lamenteth his long abode among those infidels, who were given to all kind of wickedness and contention.  
IN trouble and in thrall, unto the Lord I call: and he doth me comfort: deliver me (I say) from liars lips always, and tongue of false report.  
verse 4 What vantage, or what thing  
Getst thou thus for to sting.  
Thou false and flattering liar?  
verse 5 Thy tongue doth hurt I ween  
No les than arrows keen,  
Of hot consuming fire.  
verse 6 Alas to long I slake,  
Within these tents so black,  
Which kedars are by name:  
By whom the flock elect,  
And all of Isaac's sect,  
Are put to open shame.  
verse 7 With them that peace did hate,  
I came a peace to make,  
And set a quiet life:  
verse 8 But when my word was told,  
Causeless I was controlled,  
By them that would have strife.   

Levaui oculos meos. Psalm. Cxxi.  W W. 
¶ The Prophet showed by his own example that the faithful aught to look for all their succour of God alone, who will govern and give good success to all their godly enterprises.  
I Lift mine eyes to Zion hill, from whence I do attend, that succour God me send. The mighty God me succour will, which heaven and earth framed, and all things therein named.  
verse 3 Thy foot from slip he will preserve,  
And will thee safely keep:  
For he will never sleep.  
verse 4 Lo, he that doth Israel conserve,  
No sleep at all can him catch?  
But his eyes shall ever watch,  
verse 5 The Lord is thy warrant always, ❧  
The Lord eke doth thee cover,  
As at thy right hand ever.  
verse 6 The sun shall not thee parch by day,  
Nor the moon not half so bright.  
Shall with cold thee hurt by night. ❧  
verse 7 The Lord will keep thee from distress,  
And will thy life sure save:  
And thou also shalt have.  
verse 8 In all thy business good success,  
Where ever thou goest in or out,  
God will thy things bring about.   

Letatus sum. Psalm. Cxxii.  W. K. 
¶ David rejoiceth in the name of the faithful, that God hath accomplished his promise, & placed his Ark in Sion, for the which he giveth thanks, & prayeth for the prosperity of the Church.  
I Did in heart rejoice, to hear the people's voice, in offering so willingly: For let us up say they, & in the lords house pray, thus spoke the folk full lovingly. Our feet that wandered wide, shall in thy gates abide, O thou jerusalem full fair: which art so seemly set, much like a city net, the like whereof is not else where.  
verse 4 The tribes with one accord,  
The tribes of God the Lord,  
Are thither bend their way to take:  
So God before did tell,  
That there his Israel,  
Their prayers should together make.  
verse 5 For there are thrones erect,  
And that for this respect.  
To set forth justice orderly. ❧  
Which thrones right to maintain,  
To David's house pertain,  
His folk to judge accordingly.  
verse 6 To pray let us not cease  
For jerusalems' peace  
Thy friends God prosper mightily.  
verse 7 Peace be thy walls about, ❀  
And prosper thee throughout  
Thy places eke continually.  
verse 8 I wish thee prosperous state  
For my poor brethren's sake,  
That comfort have by means of thee. ❧  
verse 9 Gods house doth me allure,  
Thy wealth for to procure,  
So much always as lieth in me.   

Ad te levaui oculos. Psalm. Cxxiii.  T. S. 
¶ A prayer of the faithful, which are afflicted by the wicked worldings and contemners of God.  
Sing this as the .23. psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord that heaven dost possess, I lift mine eyes to thee, I lift mine eyes to thee,  
Even as the servant lifteth his, his masters hands to see.  
verse 2 As handmaids watch their masters hands, some grace for to achieve,  
So we behold the Lord our God, till he do us forgive.  
verse 3 Lord grant us thy compassion, and mercy in thy sight,  
For we be filled and over comen, with hatred and despite.  
verse 4 Our minds be stuffed with great rebuke, the rich & worldly wise  
Do make of us their mocking stock, the proud do us despise.   

Nisi quia dominus. Psalm. Cxxiiij.  W W. 
¶ The people of God, being delivered out of a great danger, acknowledge not to have escaped by their own power, but through the favour of God, & show in how great peril they were.  
NOw Israel may say and that truly, If that the Lord had not our cause mainteind: If that the Lord had not our right susteynd: When all the world against us furiously, made their uproars, and said we should all die.  
verse 3 Now long a go they had devoured us all:  
And swallowed quick, for aught that we could dame,  
Such was their rage, as we might well esteem.  
verse 4 And as the bloods, with mighty force do fall,  
So had they now, our life even brought to thrall.  
verse 5 The raging streams, most proud in roaring noise  
Had long a go, over whelmed us in the deep,  
verse 6 But loved by God which doth us safely keep  
From bloody teeth, and their most cruel voice.  
Which as a pray to eat us would rejoice.  
verse 7 Even as the bird out of the fowlers green  
Escapeth as way: right so it fareth with us:  
Broke are their nets, and we have scaped thus.  
verse 8 God that made heaven, and earth, is our help then,  
His name hath saved us from these wicked men.   


Qui confidunt. Psalm. Cxxv.  W. K. 
¶ He describeth the assurance of the faithful in their afflictions, and desireth their wealth, and the destruction of the wicked.  
Such as in God the Lord do trust, as mount Zion shall firmly stand, & be removed at no hand, the Lord will count them right & just. So that they shallbe sure, for ever to endure.  
verse 2 As mighty mountains huge & great,  
jerusalem about do close,  
So will the Lord be unto those  
Who on his godly will do wait  
Such are to him so dear  
They never need to fear: ❧  
verse 3 For though the righteous try doth he,  
By making wicked men his rod,  
Lest they through grief forsake their God,  
It shall not as their lot still be.  
verse 4 give Lord to those thy light,  
Whose hearts are true and right.  
verse 5 But as for such as turn a side, ❧  
By crooked ways which they out sought  
The Lord will surely bring to nought  
With works they shall abide,  
But peace with Israel,  
For evermore shall dwell.   
Another of the same by. R. W. 
Sing this as the ten Commandments.  
THose that do put their confidence, upon the Lord our God only,  
And fly to him for his defence, in all their need & misery,  
Their faith is sure, firm to endure, grounded on Christ the corner stone,  
Moved with no ill but standeth still, steadfast like to the mount Zion  
And as about Jerusalem, the mighty hills do it compass,  
So that no enemies cometh them, to hurt that town in any case  
So God in deed in every need, his faithful people doth defend,  
Standing then by assuredly, from this time forth world without end.  
Right wise and good is our Lord God, and will not suffer certainly:  
The sinners and ungodlyes rod, to tarry upon his family,  
Lest they also from God should go, falling to sin and wickedness,  
O lord defend, world without end, thy christian flock through thy goodness.  
O Lord do good to Christians all, that steadfast in thy word abide,  
Such as willingly from God fall, and to false doctrine daily slide,  
Such will the Lord scatter abroad, with Hypocrites thrown down to hell  
God will then sand pains without end, but Lord grant peace to Israel.  
Glory to God the father all might, and to the son our Saviour,  
And to the holy ghost whose light, shine in our hearts & us secure.  
That the right way from day to day, we may walk & him glorify,  
With hearts desire all that are here, worship the Lord & say. Amen.    

In convertendo. Psalm. Cxxvi  W. K. 
¶ This Psalm was made after the return of the people from Babylon, and showeth that the mean of their deliverance was weunderfull, after the seventy years of captivity forespoken by jere. 25. 12. and. 29. 10.  
WHen that the Lord again his Zion had forth brought, from bondage great, and also servitude extreme, his work was such, as did surmount man's heart & thought, so that we were much like to them that use to dream, our mouths were with laughter filled them, and eke our tongues did show us joyful men.  
The Heathen folk, were forced then, this to confess,  
How that the Lord, for them also great things had done.  
verse 3 But much more we, and therefore can confess no les:  
Wherefore to joy, we have good cause as we begun.  
verse 4 O Lord, go forth, thou canst our bondage end,  
As to deserts, they flowing rivers send.  
verse 5 Full true it is, that they which sow with tears in deed,  
a time will come, when they shall reap in mirth and joy.  
verse 6 They went and wept, in bearing of their precious seed,  
For that their foes, full often times did them annoy.  
But their return, with joy they shall sure see,  
Their sheaves home bring, and not impeired be.   

Nisi dominus. Psalm. Cxxvii.  W. W. 
¶ It is not man's wit to labour but the free goodness of God that giveth riches, preserveth towns and countries, granteth nourishment and children.  
Sing this as the Pater noster.  
verse 1 EXcept the Lord the house do make  
And thereunto do set his hand  
What men do build it can not stand,  
Likewise in vain men undertake,  
Cities and holds to watch and ward  
Except the Lord be their safeguard.  
verse 2 Though ye rise early in the morn,  
And so at night go late to bed,  
Feeding full hardly with brown bread  
yet were your labour lost and worn ❧  
But they whom God doth love and keep  
receive all things with quiet sleep.  
verse 3 Therefore mark well when ever ye see  
That men have heirs to enjoy their land  
It is the gift of Gods own hand  
For God himself doth multiply  
Of his great liberality, ❧  
The blessing of posterity:  
verse 4 And when the children come to age  
They grow in strength and activeness,  
In person, and in comeliness,  
So that a shaft shot with courage,  
Of one that hath a most strong arm,  
Flieth not so swift, nor doth like arm.  
verse 5 Oh well is him that hath his quiver,  
Furnished with such artillery:  
For when in peril he shallbe,  
Such one shall never shake nor shiver,  
when that he pleadeth before the judge:  
Against his foes which bear him grudge.   

Beati omnes qui timent. psalm cxxviii  T. S 
¶ He describeth the prosperous estate of them that be married in the fear of god, joining with all the promises of gods blessings to all them that live in this honourable estate, according to his commandments.  
Sing this as the .137. Psalm.  
verse 1 BLessed art thou that fearest God, and walkest in his way:  
verse 2 For of thy labour thou shalt eat, happy art thou I say.  
verse 3 Like fruitful wines on thy house sides, so do thy wife spring out  
Thy children stand like Olive plants, thy table round about.  
verse 4 Thus art thou blessed that fearest God, and he shall let thee see:  
verse 5 The promised jerusalem, and his felicity.  
verse 6 Thou shalt thy children's children see, to thy great joys increase:  
And likewise grace on Israel, prosperity and peace.   

Sepe expugnaverunt psalm. Cxxix.  N 
¶ He admonisheth the church to rejoice, though it have been afflicted in all ages, for God will deliver it and the enemies, for all their glorious show, shall suddenly be destroyed.  
sing this as the .137 Psalm.  
verse 1 OFt they now Israel may say, me from my youth assailed,  
Oft they assailed me from my youth, yet never they prevailed  
verse 2 Upon my back the plowers ploughed, & furrows long did cast  
verse 3 The righteous lord hath cut the cords, of wicked foes at last.  
verse 4 They that hate him shall be shamed, and turned back also:  
verse 5 And made as grass upon the house, which withereth ere it grow  
verse 6 Whereof the mower cannot find, enough to fill his hand:  
Nor he can fill his lap that goeth, to glean upon the land.  
verse 7 Nor passers by prey God on them, to let his blessing fall:  
Nor say we bless you in the name, of God the Lord at al.   

Deprofundis clamavi. psalm cxxx  W. W. 
¶ An effectuons prayer of him that for his sins had sustained great afflictions, and notwithstanding he fully trusteth, and assureth himself to obtain mercy and forgiveness of his sins, and at length deliverance from all evils.  
LOrd to thee I make my moan, when dangers me oppress: I call, I sigh, plain, & groan. trusting to find reles. Hear now O lord my request, for it is full due time: and let thine ears aye be priest, unto this prayer mine.  
verse 3 O Lord our God if thou way, our sins and them peruse:  
Who shall then escape and say, I can myself excuse?  
verse 4 But Lord thou art merciful, and turnest to us thy grace:  
that we with hearts most careful, should fear before thy face.  
verse 5 In God I put my whole trust, my soul waiteth on his will:  
For his promise is most just, and I hope therein still.  
verse 6 My soul to God hath regard, wishing for him always:  
More than they that watch and ward, to see the dawning day.  
verse 7 Let Israel then boldly, in the Lord put his trust:  
He is that God of mercy, that his deliver must.  
verse 8 For he it is that must save, Israel from his sin:  
And all such as surely have their confidence in him.   

Domine non est. psalm. Cxxxi.  M. 
¶ David charged with ambition and greedy desire to reign, protesteth his humility & modesty before God, and teacheth all men what they should do.  
sing this as the lamentation.  
O Lord I am not puffed in mind, I have no scornful eye:  
I do not exercise myself, in things that he to high.  
But as a child that waned is, even from his mother's breast:  
So have I Lord behaved myself, in silence and in rest.  
O Israel trust in the Lord, let him be all thy stay:  
From this time for evermore, from age to age I say.   

Memento domine. psalm cxxxii  M 
¶ The faithful grounding on Gods promise made unto David, desireth that be would establish the same, both as touching the posterity and the building of the temple, to pray there as was fore spoken.  
REmember David's troubles Lord, how to the Lord he swore: and vowed a vow to jacob's God, to keep for evermore. I will not come within my house, nor climb up to my bed: nor let my temples take their rest, or the eyes in my head.  
verse 2 Till I have found out for the Lord, a place to set thereon:  
An house for jacob's God to be, an habitation.  
verse 3 We heard of it at Ephrata, there did we hear this sound  
and in the fields & forests there, these voices first were found.  
verse 4 We will assay and go in now, his tabernacle there:  
before his footstool to fall down, upon our knees in fear  
verse 5 Arise O Lord, arise I say, into thy resting place:  
both thou & the ark of thy strength, the presence of thy grace  
verse 9 Let all thy priests be clothed Lord, with truth and righteousness:  
Let all thy saints and holy men, sing all with joyfulness.  
verse 10 And for thy servant David's sake, refuse not Lord I say:  
The face of thine anointed Lord, or turn thy face away.  

The second part.  
verse 11 The Lord to David swore in truth, and will not shrink from it:  
Saying: the fruit of thy body, upon thy seat shall sit.  
verse 12 And if thy sons my covenant keep, that I shall learn eachone:  
then shall their sons for ever sit, upon thy princely throne.  
verse 13 The Lord himself hath chose Zion, and loves therein to dwell:  
verse 14 Saying: this is my resting place, I love and like it well.  
verse 15 And I will bless with great increase, her victuals every where:  
and I will satisfy with bread, the needy that be there.  
verse 16 Yea I will deck and cloth her priests, with my salvation:  
and all her saints shall sing for joy, of my protection.  
verse 17 There will I surely make the horn of David for to bud.  
For I have there ordained for mine, a lantern bright and good.  
verse 18 As for his enemies I will clothe, with shame for evermore:  
But I will cause his crown to shine, more fresh than heretofore.    

Ecce quam bonum. psal. cxxxiii  W. W 
¶ This psalm containeth the commendation of godly and brotherly amity which for the excellency thereof is compared to the most precious oil, wherewith the priests only and instruments of the tabernacle were anointed. Exodus xxx  
Sing this as the .137 Psalm.  
verse 1 O How happy a thing it is, and joyful for to see:  
Brethren together for to hold, the band of amity?  
verse 2 It calth to mind the sweet perfume, and that costly ointment:  
which on the sacrificers head, by God's precept was spent.  
It wet not Aaron's head alone, but drentch his beard throughout:  
and finally it did run down, his rich attire about.  
verse 3 And as the lower ground doth drink, the dew of Hermon hill,  
and Zion with his silver drops, the fields with fruit doth fill:  
verse 4 Even so the Lord doth pour on them, his blessings manifold:  
Whose hearts & minds without all guile, this knot do keep & hold   

Ecce nunc. psalm cxxxiiii  W. K 
¶ He exhorteth the Levites that watch in the temple to praise the Lord.  
BEhold and have regard, ye servants of the Lord: which in his house by night do watch praise him with one accord.  
verse 2 life up your hands on high, unto his holy place:  
And give the Lord his praises due, his benefits embrace.  
verse 3 For why? the Lord who did, both earth and heaven frame.  
Doth Zion bless and will conserve, for evermore the same.   

Laudate nomen. Psalm. Cxxxv.  M. 
¶ He exhorteth all the faithful of what estate so ever they be, to praise God for his marvelous works, and specially for his graces towards his people, wherein he hath declared his majesty, to the confusion of all Idolaters and their Idols.  
O Praise the Lord praise him, praise him, praise him with one accord: O praise him still all ye that be the servants of the Lord. O praise him ye that stand and be, in the house of the Lord: ye of his court and of his house praise him with one accord.  
verse 3 Praise ye the Lord for he is good, sing praises to his name:  
It is a comely and good thing, always to do the same.  
verse 4 For why the Lord hath chose jacob, his very own you see:  
So hath he chosen Israel, his treasure for to be.  
verse 5 For this I know and am right sure, the Lord is very great:  
He is in deed above all gods, most easy to entreat.  
verse 6 For whatsoever pleased him, all that full well he wrought:  
In heaven, in earth, and in the sea, which he hath framed of nought  
verse 7 He lifts up clouds even from the earth, he makes lightnings & rain  
he bringeth forth the winds also, he made nothing in vain.  
verse 8 He smote the first borne of each thing, in Egypt that took rest:  
he spared there no living thing, the man nor yet the beast.  
verse 9 He hath in thee showed wonders great, O Egypt void of vaunts,  
On Pharaoh thy cursed king, and his severe servants.  
verse 10 He smote then many nations, and did great acts and things:  
He slew the great and mightiest, and chiefest of their kings.  
verse 11 Zion king of the Ammorites, and Og king of Basan,  
He slew also the kingdoms all, that were of Canaan.  
verse 12 And gave their land to Israel, an heritage we see:  
To Israel his own people, an heritage to be.  
verse 13 Thy name O Lord shall still endure, and thy memorial:  
Throughout all generations, that are or ever shall:  
verse 14 The Lord will surely now avenge, his people all in deed:  
and to his servants he will show, favour in time of need.  
verse 15 The Idols of the heathen are made, in all their cost and lands:  
Of silver and of gold be they, the work even of men's hands.  
verse 16 They have their mouths & cannot speak, & eyes that have no sight:  
verse 17 They have eke ears that hear nothing, their mouths be breathless quite  
verse 18 Wherefore all they are like to them, that so doth set them forth:  
and likewise those that trust in them, or think they be aught worth  
verse 19 O all ye house of Israel, see that ye praise the Lord:  
and ye that be of Aaron's house, praise him with one accord.  
verse 20 And ye that be of Levis house, praise ye likewise the Lord:  
and all that stand in awe of him, praise him with one accord.  
verse 21 And out of Zion, sound his praise, the great praise of the Lord:  
Which dwelleth in jerusalem, praise him with one accord.   

Confitemini. psalm cxxxvi  N 
A most earnest exhortation to give thanks unto God for the creation and governance of all things which standeth in in confessing that he giveth us all of his mere liberality.  
PRaise ye the Lord for he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever: give praise unto the god of gods for his mercy endureth for ever. give praise unto the lord of Lords, for his mercy endureth for ever: which only doth great wonders work, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 5 Which by his wisdom made the heavens, for his mercy endureth. etc.  
verse 6 Which on the waters stretched the earth, for his mercy endureth. etc.  
verse 7 Which made great light to shine abroad, for his mercy endureth. etc.  
verse 8 As sun of rule the lightsome day, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 9 The moon and stars to guide the night, for his mercy endureth etc.  
verse 10 Which smote Egypt with their first borne, for his mercy endu. etc.  
verse 11 And Israel brought out from them, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 12 With mighty hand & stretched arm, for his mercy endureth, etc.  
verse 13 Which cut the red sea in two parts, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 14 And Israel made pass there through, for his mercy endureth. etc.  
verse 15 And drowned Pharaoh and his host, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 16 Through wilderness his people led, for his mercy endureth. etc.  
verse 17 He which did smite great noble kings, for his mercy endu. etc.  
verse 18 And which hath slain the mighty kings, for his mercy endu. etc.  
verse 19 As Zion king of the Amorites, for his mercy endureth for ever:  
verse 20 And Og the king of Basan land, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 21 And gave their land for heritage, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 22 Even to his servant Israel, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 23 Remembered us in base estate, for his mercy endureth for ever:  
verse 24 And from oppressors rescued us, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 25 Which giveth food unto all flesh, for his mercy endureth for ever.  
verse 26 Praise ye the God of heaven above, for his mercy endureth for ever  
verse 27 give thanks unto the Lord of Lords, for his mercy endureth. etc.   

Super flumina in Babilonis. psalm cxxxvii  W. W. 
¶ The people of god in their banishment, seeing gods true religion decay, lived in great anguish and sorrow of heart, the which grief the Chaldeans did so little pity, that they rather increased the same daily with taunts, reproaches, and blasphemies against god, wherefore the Israelites desire god to punish the Edomites, who provoked the babylonians against them (and moved by the spirit of god) prophesy the destruction of Babylon, where they were handled so tyrannously.  
WHen as we sat in Babylon, the rivers round about and in remembrance of Zion, the tears for grief braced out. We hanged our harps & instruments, the willow trees upon, for in that place men for their use, had planted many one.  
verse 3 Then they to whom we prisoners were, said to us tauntingly:  
Now let us hear your Ebrue songs, and pleasant melody.  
verse 4 Alas said we, who can once frame, his sorrowful heart to sing:  
The praises of our loving God, thus under a strange king?  
verse 5 But yet if I jerusalem, out of my heart let slide:  
Then let my fingers quite forget, the warbling harp to guide.  
verse 6 And let my tongue within my mouth, be tied for ever fast:  
If that I joy before I see, thy full deliverance past.  
verse 7 Therefore (O Lord) remember now, the cursed noise and cry:  
That Edom's sons against us made, when they razed our City.  
Remember Lord their cruel words, when as with one accord:  
they cried on sack and raze their walls, in despite of their Lord.  
verse 8 Even so shalt thou (O Babylon) at length to dust be brought:  
and happy shall that man be called, that our revenge hath wrought.  
verse 9 Yea blessed shall that man be called, that takes thy children young:  
to dash their bones against hard stones, which lie the streets among.   

Confitebor tibi. psalm. Cxxxviii.  N 
David with great courage praiseth the goodness of god toward him: which is so great, that it is known to foreign princes, who shall praise the Lord together with him. And he is assared to have like comfort of god in the time following, as he hath had heretofore.  
sing this as the .47. Psalm.  
verse 1 THee will I praise with my whole heart, my lord, my God, always  
Even in the presence of the Gods, I will advance thy praise  
verse 2 Toward thy holy temple I, will look and worship thee:  
and praised in my thankful mouth, thy holy name shall be  
Even for thy loving kindness sake, and for thy truth withal:  
For thou thy name haste by thy word, advanced over al.  
verse 3 When I did call, thou heardest me, and thou hast made also:  
The power of increased strength, within my soul to grow.  
verse 4 Yea all the kings on earth they shall, give praise to thee O Lord:  
For they of thy most holy mouth, have heard the mighty word.  
verse 5 They of the ways of God the Lord, in singing shall entreat:  
Because the glory of the Lord, it is exceeding great.  
verse 6 The Lord is high, and yet he doth, behold the lowly spirit:  
But he contemning knows a far, the proud & lofty wight.  
verse 7 Although in midst of trouble I, do walk yet shall I stand:  
Renewed by thee O my Lord, thou wilt stretch out thy hand.  
Upon the wrath of all my foes, and saved shall I be:  
By thy right hand. The Lord God will, perform his work to me  
verse 8 Thy mercy Lord endures for ay, Lord do me not forsake:  
Forsake me not that am the work, which thine own hand did make.   

Domine probasti. psalm cxxxix  N 
David to cleanse his heart from all hypocrisy, showeth that there is nothing so hid, which god seeth not: which he confirmeth by the creation of man. After declaring his zeal and fear of god, he protesteth to be enemy to all them that comtemne god.  
Sing this as the .137 Psalm.  
verse 1 O Lord thou hast me tried & known, my sitting dost, thou know  
verse 2 and rising eke, my thoughts a far, thou understandest also.  
verse 3 My paths yea and my lying down, thou compassest always.  
and by familiar custom art, acquainted with my ways.  
verse 4 No word is in my tongue O Lord, but known it is to thee:  
verse 5 thou me behind hold'st & before, thou layest thy hand on me  
verse 6 To wonderful above my reach, Lord is thy cunning skill:  
It is so high that I the same, cannot attain until.  
verse 7 From sight of thy all seeing spirit, Lord whether shall I go?  
Or whether shall I flee away, thy presence to scape fro?  
verse 8 To heaven if I mount aloft, lo thou art present there:  
In hell if I lie down below, even there thou dost appear.  
verse 9 Yea let me take the morning's wings, and let me go and hide,  
Even there where are the farthest parts, where flowing see a doth slide:  
verse 10 Yea even thither also shall, thy reaching hand me guide:  
and thy right hand shall hold me fast, and make me to abide.  
verse 11 Yea, if I say the darkness, shall, yet shroud me from thy sight:  
Lo even also the darkest night, about me shall be light.  
verse 12 Yea darkness hideth not from thee, but night doth shine as day:  
To thee the darkness and the light, are both alike always.  
verse 13 For thou possessed hast my reins, and thou hast covered me:  
When I within my mother's womb, enclosed was by thee.  
verse 14 Thee will I praise, made fearfully, & wondrously I am:  
they works are marvelous, right well my soul doth know the same  
verse 15 My bones they are not hid from thee, although in secret place,  
I have been made, and in the earth beneath I shapen was.  
verse 16 When I was formless then thine eye saw me: for in thy book  
were written all (nought was before) that after fashion took.  
verse 17 The thoughts therefore of thee O God, how dear are they to me?  
and of them all how passing great, the endless numbers be?  
verse 18 If I should count them, lo their sum, more than the sand I see:  
and whensoever I awake, yet am I still with thee.  
verse 19 The wicked and the bloody men, oh that thou wouldst slay:  
Even those O God to whom depart, depart from me I say.  
verse 20 Even those of thee O Lord my God, that speak full wickedly:  
Those that are lifted up in vain, being enemies to thee.  
verse 21 Hate I not them that hate thee Lord, and that in earnest wise?  
Contend not I against them all, against thee that arise:  
verse 22 I hate them with unfeigned hate, even as my utter foes:  
verse 23 Try me O God and know my heart, my thoughts prove & disclose.  
verse 24 Consider Lord if wickedness, in me there any be:  
and in thy way O God my guide, for ever lead thou me.   

Eripe me. Psalm. Cxl.  N 
David complaineth of the cruelty, falsehood, & injuries of his enemies, against which he prayeth unto the Lord, and assureth himself of his help and succour. Wherefore he provoketh the just to praise him and to assure themselves of his tuition.  
Sing this as the Lamentation.  
verse 1 LOrd save me the evil man, and form the cruel wight  
verse 2 Deliver me, which evil do, imagine in their spirit.  
verse 3 which make on me continual war, their tongues lo they have whet  
Like serpents, underneath their lips, is adders poison set.  
verse 4 Keep me O Lord from wicked hands, preserve me to abide  
Free from the cruel man that means, to cause my steps to slide.  
verse 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and they have spread a net:  
with cords in my path way, and gins for me eke have they set.  
verse 6 Therefore I said unto the Lord, thou art my God alone:  
Hear me O Lord, oh hear the voice, wherewith I pray & moan.  
verse 7 O Lord my God thou only art, the strength that saveth me:  
My head in day of battle hath, been covered still by thee.  
verse 8 Let not O Lord the wicked have, the end of his desire:  
Perform not his wicked thought lest, with pride be set on fire.  
verse 9 Of them that compass me about, the chiefest of them all:  
Lord let the mischief of their lips, upon themselves befall.  
verse 10 Let coals fall on them, let him cast them in consuming flame,  
and in deep pits, so as they may, not rise out of the same.  
verse 11 For no backbiter shall on earth, be set in stable plight:  
and evil to destruction still, shall hunt the cruel wight.  
verse 12 I know the Lord th'afflicted will revenge, and judge the poor:  
verse 13 The just shall praise thy name, just shall, dwell with thee evermore.   

Domine clamavi. psalm cxli  N 
David being grievously persecuted under Saul, only flieth unto God to bane succour, desiring him to bridle his affections, that he may patiently abide, till god take vengeance of his enemies.  
O Lord upon thee do I call, Lord hast thee unto me: and hearken Lord unto my voice, when I do cry to thee. 2 As incense let my prayers be, directed in thine eyes, & the uplifting of my hands, as evening sacrifice.  
verse 3 My Lord for guiding of my mouth, set thou a watch before:  
and also of my moving lips, O Lord keep thou the door.  
verse 4 That I should wicked works commit, incline thou not my heart:  
With ill men of their delicates, Lord let me eat no part.  
verse 5 But let the righteous smite me Lord, for that is good for me:  
Let him reprove me, and the same, a precious oil shallbe.  
Such smiting shall not break my head, the time shall shortly fall:  
when I shall in their misery, make prayers for them al.  
verse 6 Then when in stony places down, their judges shall be cast:  
Then shall they hear my words, for them they have a pleasant taste.  
verse 7 Our bones about the graves mouth, lo scattered are they found:  
as he that heweth wood, or he, that diggeth up the ground.  
verse 8 But O my Lord my God, mine eyes do look up unto thee:  
In thee is all my trust, let not, my soul forsaken he.  
verse 9 Which they have laid to catch me in, Lord keep me from the snare:  
and from the subtle grins of them, that wicked workers are.  
verse 10 The wicked into their own nets, together let them fall,  
while I do by thy help escape, the dangers of them al.   

Voce mea ad. Psalm. Cxlij.  N. 
¶ David neither hast onied with fear, nor carried with anger, nor forced by desperation, would kill Saul, but with a quiet mind, directed his earnest prayer unto God who did preserve him.  
Sing this as the .14. psalm.  
verse 1 BEfore the Lord God with my voice, I did send out my cry:  
and with my streamed voice unto the Lord God prayed I  
verse 2 My meditation in his sight, to pour I did not spare,  
and in the presence of the Lord, my trouble did declare.  
verse 3 Although perplexed were my spirit, my path was known to thee:  
In way where I did walk, a snare they slily laid for me.  
verse 4 I looked & viewed on my right hand, but none there would me know,  
all refuge failed me, and for my soul none cared tho.  
verse 5 Then cried I Lord to thee & said, my hope thou only art,  
Thou in the land of living art, my portion and my part.  
verse 6 Hark to my cry, for I am brought full low: deliver me  
From them that do me persecute, for me to strong they be.  
verse 7 That I may praise thy name, my soul, from prison Lord bring out,  
when thou art good to me the just, shall press me round about.   

Domine exaudi. Psalm. Cxliij.  N. 
¶ An earnest prayer for remission of sins, acknowledging that the enemies did cruelly persecute him by God's just judgement. He desireth to be restored to grace, to be governed by his holy spirit, that he may spend the rest of his life in the true fear and service of God.  
sing this as the .141 Psalm.  
verse 1 LOrd hear my prayer, hark the plaint that I do make to thee:  
Lord in thy native truth, and in thy justice answer me.  
verse 2 In judgement with thy servant Lord, oh enter not at all:  
For justified be in thy sight, not one that liveth shall.  
verse 3 The enemy hath pursued my soul, my life to ground hath thrown,  
and laid me in the dark, like them, that dead are long agone.  
verse 4 Within me in perplexity, was my accumbered spirit,  
and in me was a troubled heart, amazed and afflight.  
verse 5 Yet I record time past, in all thy works I meditate:  
yea in the works I meditate, that thy hands have create.  
verse 6 To thee O Lord my God, lo I do stretch my craving hands,  
My soul desireth after thee, as do the thirsty lands.  
verse 7 Hear me with speed, my spirit doth fail, hide not thy face me fro,  
Else shall I be like them that down, into the pit to go.  
verse 8 Let me thy loving kindness in, the morning hear & know,  
For in thee is my trust, show me the way that I shall got.  
verse 9 For I lift up my soul to thee, O Lord deliver me:  
From all mine enemies, for I have hidden me with thee.  
verse 10 Teach me to do thy will, for thou, thou art my God I say:  
Let thy good spirit unto the land, of mercy me convey.  
verse 11 For thy name's sake with quikning grace, a live do thou me make,  
and out of trouble bring my soul, even for thy justice sake.  
verse 12 And for thy mercy slay my foes, O Lord destroy them all,  
That do oppress my soul, for I thy servant am, and shall.   

Benedictus dominuus. Psalm. Cxliiij.  N. 
¶ David praiseth the Lord with great affection & humility for his kingdom restored, & for his victories obtained, yet calling for help, & the destruction of the wicked ●promising to acknowledge the same with songs of praises, & declareth wherein the felicity of any people consisteth.  
sing this as the .141 Psalm.  
verse 1 BLest be the Lord my strength that doth, instruct my hand to fight  
The Lord that doth my finger's frame, to battle by his might.  
verse 2 He is my goodness for't and tower, deliverer and shield:  
In him I trust my people he, subdues to me to yield.  
verse 3 O Lord what thing is man, that him, thou holdest so in price?  
Or son of man that upon him, thou thinkest in such wise?  
verse 4 Man is but like to vanity, so pass his days to end:  
verse 5 As fleeting shade. Bow down O Lord, thy heavens & descend.  
verse 6 The mountains touch, & they shall smoke, cast forth thy lightning flame,  
And scatter them, thine arrows shoot, consume them which the same.  
verse 7 Send down thy hand even from above, O Lord deliver me,  
Take me from waters great, from hand of strangers make me free.  
verse 8 Whose subtle mouth of vanity, and fondness doth entreat,  
and their right hand is a right hand, of falsehood and deceit.  
verse 9 A new song I will sing O God, and singing will I be,  
On viol and on instrument, ten stringed unto thee.  
verse 10 Even he it is that only gives, deliverance to kings,  
Unto his servant David help, from hurtful sword he brings.  
verse 11 From strangers hand me save & shield, whose mouth talks vanity.  
and their right hand is a right hand, of guile and subtlety.  
verse 12 That our sons may be as the plants, whom growing youth doth rear:  
Our daughters as carved cornerstones, like to a palace fair.  
verse 13 Our corners full, and plenty may, with sundry sorts be found,  
Our sheep bring thousands, in our strets, ten thousands may abound.  
verse 14 Our Oxen be to labour strong, that none do us invade:  
There be no going out, no cry, within our streets be made.  
verse 15 The people blessed are that with, such blessings are so stored:  
yea blessed all the people are, whose God is God the Lord.   

Exaltabo te deus. Psalm. Cxlv.  N. 
¶ This Psalm was made when the kingdom of David flourished. Wherein he describeth the wonderful providence of God, as well in governing man, as in preserving all the rest of his creatures. He praiseth God for his justice & mercy, but specially for his loving kindness toward those that call upon him, that fear him and love him.  
THee will I laud my God and king, & bless thy name for aye: 2 For ever will I praise thy name and bless the day by day. 3 Great is the Lord most worthy praise, his greatness none can reach, 4 From race to race they shall thy works praise and thy power preach.  
verse 5 I of thy glorious majesty, the beauty will record,  
and meditate upon thy works, most wonderful, O Lord.  
verse 6 And they shall of thy power, and of thy fearful acts declare,  
and I to publish all abroad, thy greatness will not spare.  
verse 7 And they into the mention shall, break of thy goodness great:  
and I aloud thy righteousness, in singing shall repeat.  
verse 8 The Lord our God is gracious, and merciful also:  
Of great abounding mercy and to anger he is slow.  
verse 9 Yea good to all, and all his works, his mercy doth exceed:  
verse 10 Lo all thy works do praise thee lord, & do thy honour spread  
verse 11 Thy saints do bless thee & they do, thy kingdoms glory show:  
verse 12 And blaze thy power, to cause the sons of men his power to know.  
And of his mighty kingdom eke, to spread the glorious praise:  
verse 13 Thy kingdom Lord a kingdom is, that doth endure always.  
And thy dominion through each age, endures without decay:  
verse 14 The Lord upholdeth them that fall, the sliding he doth stay.  
verse 15 The eyes of all do wait on thee, thou dost them all relieve: and thou to each sufficing food, in season due dost give.  
verse 16 Thou openest thy plenteous hand, and bounteously dost fill,  
all things whatsoever doth live, with gifts of thy good wil  
verse 17 The Lord is just in all his ways, his works are holy all:  
verse 18 Near all he his that call on him, in truth that on him call.  
verse 19 He the desires which they require, that fear him will fulfil:  
and he will hear them when they cry, & save them all he wil  
verse 20 The Lord preserves all those to him, that bear a loving heart:  
But he them all that wicked are, will utterly subvert.  
verse 21 My thankful mouth shall gladly speak, the praises of the Lord,  
all flesh to praise his holy name, for ever shall accord.   

Lauda anima mea. Psalm. Cxlvi.  I. H. 
¶ David showing the great desire, he had to praise God, teacheth that none should put their trust in men, but in God alone: who is almighty and delivereth th'afflicted, nourisheth the poor, setteth prisoners at liberty, comforteth the satherles, widows, and the strangers, and rangneth king for ever.  
Sing this as the .2 137 Psalm.  
verse 1 MY soul praise thou the Lord always, my God I will confess:  
While breath & life prolong my days, my tongue no time shall cease  
Trust not in worldly princes then, though they abound in wealth:  
Nor in the sons of mortal men, in whom there is no health.  
verse 2 For why their breath doth soon departed, to earth anon they fall:  
and then the counsels of their heart, decay and perish al.  
verse 3 O happy is that man, I say, whom jacob's God doth aid:  
and he whose hope doth not decay, but on the Lord is stayed.  
verse 4 Which made the earth & waters deep, the heavens high withal,  
which doth his word and promise keep, in truth and ever shall.  
verse 5 With right always doth he proceed, for such as suffer wrong,  
The poor and hungry he doth feed, and lose the fetters strong.  
verse 6 The Lord doth sand the blind their sight, the lame to limbs restore:  
The Lord I say, doth love the right, and just man evermore.  
verse 7 He doth defend the fatherless, the strangers sad in heart.  
And quit the widow from distress, & ill men's ways subvert.  
verse 8 Thy Lord and God eternally, O Zion still shall rain,  
In time of all posterity, for ever to remain.   

Laudate dominum. Psalm. Cxlvii.  N. 
¶ The Prophet praiseth the bounty, wisdom, power, suffice and providence of God upon all his creatures. But specially upon his Church, which he gathereth together after their dispersion, declaring his word, & judgement so unto them, as he hath done to no other people.  
PRaise ye the Lord, for it is good unto our God to sing: For it is pleasant and to praise, it is a comely thing. 2 The Lord his own jerusalem, he buildeth up alone, and the dispersed of Israel, doth gather into one.  
verse 3 He heals the broken in their heart, their sore up doth he bind:  
verse 4 He counts the number of the stars, & names them in their kind.  
verse 5 Great is our Lord great is his power, his wisdom infinite.  
verse 6 The Lord relieves the meek, & throws to ground the wicked wight.  
verse 7 Sing unto God the Lord with praise, unto the Lord rejoice:  
and to our God upon the harp, advance your singing voice.  
verse 8 He covers heaven with clouds, & for the earth prepareth rain:  
and on the mountains he doth make, the grass to grow again.  
verse 9 He gives to beasts their food, & to young ravens when they cry:  
verse 10 His pleasure not in strength of horse, nor in man's legs doth ly.  
verse 11 But in all those that fear the Lord, the Lord hath his delight,  
and such as do attend upon, his mercy's shining light.  
verse 12 O praise thy Lord jerusalem, thy God O Zion praise:  
verse 13 For he the bars hath forged strong, wherewith thy gate he stays.  
verse 14 Thy children he hath blessed in the●, and in thy borders he:  
Doth settle peace, & with the flower, of wheat he filleth thee.  
verse 15 And his commandment upon, the earth he sendeth out,  
and eke the word with speedy course, & swiftly run about.  
verse 16 He giveth snow like will, door frost, like ashes doth he spread  
verse 17 Like morsels casts his ise thereof, the cold who can abide?  
verse 18 He sendeth forth his mighty word, and melteth them again,  
His wind he makes to blow, & then, the waters flow amain:  
verse 19 The doctrine of his holy word, to jacob doth he show,  
his statutes & his judgements he, gives Israel to know.  
verse 20 With every nation hath he not, so dealt, nor they have known,  
his secret judgements, ye therefore, praise ye the Lord alone.   

Laudate dominum. Psalm. Cxlviij.  I. P. 
¶ He provoketh all creatures to praise the Lord in heaven, in earth, & in all places, specially for the power that he hath given to his people Israel, whom he hath taken so near unto him.  
GEuelaud unto the Lord, from heaven, that is so high: Praise him in deed and word, Above the starry sky. And also ye, his angels all, armies royal praise him with glee.  
verse 3 Praise him both moan & sun,  
Which are so clear and bright,  
The same in you be done  
He glistering stars of light,  
verse 4 And eke no les,  
He heavens fair,  
verse 5 And clouds of the air,  
His laud express.  
verse 6 For at his word they were,  
All form as we see:  
At his voice did appear  
All things in their degree  
Which he set fast  
To them he made  
A law and trade  
For ay to last.  
verse 7 Extol and praise God's name,  
In earth ye Dragons fell  
All deep do ye the same,  
For it becometh you well  
verse 8 Him magnify  
Fire, hail Ishall Snow,  
And storms that blow  
At his decree.  
verse 9 The hills and mountains all,  
And trees that fruitful are:  
The Ceders great and tall:  
His worthy praise declare.  
verse 10 Beasts and cattle  
Hea birds flying  
And worms creeping  
That on earth dwell.  
verse 11 All kings both more and les,  
With all their pompous train,  
Princes and all judges,  
That in the world remain  
exalt his name.  
verse 12 Young men and maids  
Old men and babes,  
Do ye the same.  
verse 13 For his name shall we prove,  
To be most excellent  
Whose praise is far above  
The earth and firmament.  
verse 14 For sure he shall  
exalt with bliss,  
The borne of his  
And help them all  
His Saints all shall forth tell  
His praise and worthiness  
The children of Israel,  
Each one both more and les.  
verse 15 And also they,  
That with good will  
His words fulfil,  
And him obey.   

Cantate dominum. Psalm. Cxlix.  N. 
¶ An exhortation to the Church to praise the Lord for his victory and conquest that he giveth his saints against all man's power.  
verse 1 SIng ye unto the Lord our God, a new rejoicing song,  
and let the praise of him be herd, his holy saints among.  
verse 2 Let Israel rejoice, in hím, that made him of nothing:  
And let the seed of Zion eke, be joyful in their king.  
verse 3 Let them sound praise with voice of flute, unto his holy name:  
and with the timbrel and the harp, sing praises of the same.  
verse 4 For why the Lord his pleasure all, hath in his people set:  
and by deliverance he will raise, the meek to glory great.  
verse 5 With glory and with honour now, let all the saints rejoice:  
and now aloud upon their beds, advance their singing voice.  
verse 6 And in their mouths let be the acts, of God the mighty Lord:  
And in their hands eke let them bear, a double edged sword.  
verse 7 To plague the Heathen & correct, the people with their hands.  
verse 8 To bind their stately kings in chains, their Lords in iron bands.  
verse 9 To execute on them the doom, that written is before:  
This honour all his saints shall have, praise ye the Lord therefore.   

Laudate dominum. Psalm. CL.  N. 
¶ An exhortation to praise the Lord without seize by all manner of ways, for all his mighty and wonderful works.  
verse 1 Yield unto God the mighty Lord, praise in his sanctuary:  
And praise him in the firmament, the shows his power on high.  
verse 2 Advance his name and praise him, in his mighty acts always:  
according to his excellency, of greatness give him praise.  
verse 3 His praises with the princely noise, of sounding trumpet blow:  
Praise him upon the viol and, upon the harp also.  
verse 4 Praise him with timbrel and with flute, organs and virginals:  
verse 5 With sounding cymbals praise ye him, praise him which loud cymbals.  
verse 6 What ever hath the benefit, of breathing praise the Lord:  
To praise the name of God the Lord, agree with one accord.   
¶ The end of the Psalms of David in metre.   


¶ An exhortation unto the praise of God, to be song before Morning Prayer.  T. Becon. 
sing this an the .100 Psalm.  
Praise the Lord, O ye Gentiles all,  
which hath brought you into his light,  
O praise him all people mortal, as it is most worthy & right.  
For he is full determined, on us to pour out his mercy:  
And the lords truth be ye assured, abideth perpetually:  
Glory be to God the father, and to jesus Christ his true son:  
With the holy Ghost in like manner, now and at every season.   

¶ An exhortation unto the praise of God to be song before Evening prayer.  T. Be. 
BEhold now give heed such as be,  
the lords servants faithful and true,  
Come praise the Lord every degree, with such songs as to him are due.  
O ye that stand in the lords house, even in our own God's mansion:  
Praise ye the Lord so bounteous, which worketh our salvation.  
Lift up your hands in his holy place, yea & that in the time of night:  
Praise the Lord, which giveth all grace, for he is a Lord of great might:  
Then shall the Lord out of Sion, which made heaven & earth by his power:  
give to you, & your nation, his blessing, mercy and favour.  
Glory be to God the father etc.   

¶ The ten Commandments of almighty God.  
¶ Exodus twenty W. W.  
AEtend my people and give ear, of ferly things I will thee tell: see that my words in mind thou bear, and to my precepts listen well.  
verse 1 I am thy Sovereign Lord and God,  
Which have thee brought from careful thrall  
And eke reclaimed from Pharos rod,  
Make thee no Gods on them to call.  
verse 2 Nor fashioned form of any thing,  
In heaven, or earth to worship it:  
For I thy God by revenging,  
With grievous plagues this sin will smit.  
verse 3 Take not in vain his holy name, ❧  
Abuse it not after thy will:  
For so thou might soon purchase blame,  
And in his wrath he would thee spill.  
verse 4 The Lord from work the seventh day cest,  
And brought all things to perfect end:  
So thou and thine that day take rest,  
That to God's hests ye may attend. ❧  
verse 5 Unto thy parent's honour give,  
As God's commandments do pretend,  
That thou long days, and good mayest live,  
In earth, where God a place doth lend.  
verse 6 Beware of murder, and cruel hate,  
verse 7 All filthy fornication fear.  
verse 8 See thou steal not in any rate.  
verse 9 False witness against no man bear.  
verse 10 Thy neighbour's house wish not to have, ❧  
His wife, or aught that he calth my  
His field, his Ox, his Ass, his slave,  
Or any thing which is not thine.   

A Prayer.  

Thy spirit of grace grant us (O Lord)  
To keep these laws our hearts restore  
And cause us all with one accord  
To magnify the name therefore.   

For of ourselves no strength we have,  
To keep these laws after thy will:  
Thy might therefore (O Christ) we crave,  
That we in thee may them fulfil   

Lord for thy name's sake grant us this,  
Thou art our strength, oh Saviour Christ:  
Of thee to speed, how should we miss,  
In whom our treasure doth consist. ❧   

To thee for evermore be praise,  
With thy father in respect:  
and with thy holy spirit always,  
The comforter of thine elect.    

¶ The lords Prayer.  D. Cox. 
Our father which in heaven art. And mak'st us all one brotherhood, to call upon thee with one heart. Our heavenly father and our God: grant we pray not with lips alone, but with the hearts deep sigh and groan.  

Thy blessed name be sanctified,  
Thy holy word mought us inflame  
In holy life for to abide,  
To magnify thy holy name.  
From all errors defend and keep,  
The little flock of thy poor sheep. ❧   

Thy kingdom come even at this hour,  
and henceforth everlastingly:  
Thine holy ghost into us pour:  
With all his gifts most plenteously,  
From Satan's rage and filthy band,  
Defend us with thy mighty hand.   

Thy will be done with diligence,  
Like as in heaven in earth also:  
In trouble grant us patience,  
Thee to obey in wealth and woe,  
Let not flesh, blood, or any ill,  
Prevail against thy holy wil ❧   

give us this day our daily bread,  
And all other good gifts of thine,  
Keep us from war and from bloodshed:  
Also from sickness, dearth and pine,  
That we may live in quietness,  
Without all greedy carefulness.   

forgive us our offences all,  
relieve our careful conscience, ❧  
As we forgive both great and small  
Which unto us have done offence  
Prepare us Lord for to serve thee  
In perfect love and unity.   

O Lord into temptation,  
Led us not when the fiend doth rage,  
To withstand his invasion,  
give power and strength to every age. ❧  
Arm and make strong thy feeble host  
With faith and with thy holy ghost.   

O Lord from evil deliver us,  
The days and times are dangerous  
From everlasting death save us,  
And in our last need comfort us,  
A blessed end to us bequeath  
Into thy hands our souls receive. ❧   

For thou (O Lord) art king of kings  
And thou hast power over all  
Thy glory shineth in all things:  
In the wide world universal.  
Amen, let it be done (O Lord)  
That we have prayed with one accord.    

¶ The xii Articles of the Christian Faith.  
ALL my belief, and confidence, Is in the Lord of might, the father which all things hath made the day and eke the night, the heavens & the firmament, and also many a star, the earth: and all that is therein, which pass man's reason far.  

And in like manner I believe, in Christ our Lord his son:  
Coequal with the deity, and man in flesh and bone.  
Conceived by the holy ghost, his word doth me assure:  
and of his mother Mary borne, yet she a Virgin pure.   

Because mankind to Satan was, for sin in bond and thrall,  
He came and offered up himself, to death to save us al.  
And suffering most grievous pain, than Pilate being judge:  
Was crucified on the cross, and thereat did not grudge.   

And so he died in the flesh, but quickened in the spirit,  
His body then was buried, as is our use and rite.  
His spirit did after this descend, into the lower parts,  
To them the long in darkness were, the true light of their hearts.   

And in the third day of his death, he rose to life again:  
To th'end he might be glorified, out of all grief and pain.  
Ascending to the heavens high, to fit in glory still:  
On God's right hand, his father dear, according to his wil   

Until the day of judgement come, when he shall come again:  
With angel's power, yet of that day, we all be uncertain.  
To judge all people righteously, whom he hath dearly bought,  
The living & the dead also, which he hath made of nought.   

And in the holy spirit of God, my faith to satisfy:  
The third person in Trinity, believe I steadfastly.  
The holy & catholic church, that gods word doth maintain:  
and holy scripture doth allow, which Satan doth disdain.   

And also I do trust to have, by jesus Christ his death:  
Release and pardon of my sins, and that only by faith.  
What time all flesh shall rise again, before the Lord of might:  
and see him which their bodily eyes, which now do give them light.   

And then shall Christ our favior, the sheep and Goats divide:  
and give life everlastingly, to those whom he hath tried.  
Which is the realm celestial, in glory for to rest:  
With all the holy company, of saints and Angels bleft.   

Which serve the Lord omnipotent, obediently each hour:  
To whom be all dominion, and praise for evermore.    

¶ A prayer unto the holy Ghost to be song before the Sermon.  
sing this as the. 11● Psalm.  

COme holy spirit the god of might, comforter of us all:  
teach us to know thy word aright, that we do never fall.  
O holy Ghost visit our coast, defend us with thy shield  
Against all sin and wickedness, Lord help us win the field.   

Lord keep our Queen & her counsel, & give them will and might  
To persevere in thy gospel, which can put sin to flight.  
O Lord that givest thy holy word, send preachers plenteously:  
That in the same we may accord, and therein live and die.   

O holy spirit direct aright, the preachers of thy word:  
that thou by them mayst cut down sin, as it were with a sword.  
Depart not from those pastors pure, but aid them at all need:  
which break to us the bread of life, where on our souls do feed   

O blessed spirit of truth keep us, in peace and unity:  
Keep us from sects and errors all, and from all papistry.  
Convert all those that are our foes, and bring them to thy light:  
that they and we may all agree, and praise thee day & night.   

O Lord increase our faith in us, and love so to abound:  
that man & wife be void of strife, & neighbours about us round.  
In our time give thy peace O Lord, to nations far & nigh:  
and teach them all thy holy word, that we may sing to thee.   

All Glory to the Trinity, that is of mights most:  
The living Father and the Son, and eke the holy Ghost.  
As it hath been in all the time, that hath been heretofore:  
As it is now and so shallbe, hence forth for evermore.    

Da pacem Domine.  E. G. 
Give peace in these our days O Lord, great dangers are now at hand, thine enemies with one accord, Christ's name in every land: seek to deface, root out and race, thy true right worship in deed, be thou the stay, Lord we thee pray, thou helpest alone in all need.  

give us that peace which we do lack,  
Through misbelief and ill life:  
Thy word to offer thou dost not slack,  
Which we unkindly gainstrive.  
With fire and sword, this healthful word.  
Some persecute and oppress:  
Some with the mouth, confess the truth,  
Without sincere godliness.   

give peace and us thy spirit down send,  
With grief and repentance true:  
Do pierce our hearts our lives to amend,  
And by faith Christ renew.  
That fear and dread, war and bloodshed.  
Through thy sweet mercy and grace:  
May from us slide, thy truth may bide,  
And shine in every place.    

The complaint of a Sinner who craveth of Christ to be kept under his mercy.  
WHere righteousness doth say, Lord for my sinful part: in wrath thou shouldst me pay, vengeance for my desert: I can it not deny, but needs I must confess, how that continually, thy laws I do transgress: thy laws I do transgress.  

But if it be thy will, with sinners to contend:  
Then all thy flock shall spill, and be lost without end  
For who liveth here so right, that rightly he can say:  
He sinneth not in thy sight, full oft and every day?   

Thy Scripture plain telleth me, the righteous man offendeth  
seven times a day to thee, whereon thy wrath dependeth.  
So that the righteous man, doth walk in no such path  
But he falleth now or than, in danger of thy wrath.   

Then since the case so stands, that even the man rightwise:  
Faith oft in sinful bands, whereby thy wrath may rise.  
Lord I that am unjust, and righteousness none have:  
Whereto then shall I trust, my sinful soul to save.   

But truly to that post, whereto I cleave and shall:  
Which is thy mercy most, Lord let thy mercy fall.  
And mitigate thy mood, or else we perish all:  
The price of this thy blood, wherein mercy I call.   

Thy scripture doth declare, no drop of blood in thee:  
but that thou didst not spare, to shed each drop for me  
Now let those drops most sweet, so moist my heart so dry  
that I with sin replete, may live, and sin may die.   

That being mortify, this sin of mine in me  
I may be sanctified, by grace of thine in thee.  
So that I never fall, into such mortal sin:  
That my foes infernal, rejoice my death therein.   

But vouchsafe me to keep, from those infernal foes:  
and from that lake so deep, whereas no mercy grows  
And I shall sing the songs, confirmed with the just:  
That unto thee belongs, which art my only trust.    

The Lamentation.  
¶ Through perfect repentance the sinner hath a sure trust in god that his sins shallbe washed away in Christ's blood.  
O Lord in thee is all my trust, give ear unto my woeful cry, refuse me not that am unjust, but bowing down thy heavenly eye, behold how I do still lament, my sins wherein I do offend: O Lord for them shall I be shent, sith thee to please I do intend?  

No no, not so thy will is bend,  
To deal with sinners in thine ire:  
But when in heart they shall repent,  
thou grauntst with speed their just desire  
To thee therefore still shall I cry,  
To wash away my sinful crime:  
Thy blood O Lord is not yet dry,  
But that it may help me in time.   

Hast thee O Lord, hast thee I say,  
To pour on me the gifts on grace:  
That when this life must flit away,  
In heaven with thee I may have place.  
Where thou dost reign eternally,  
with god which once did down thee sand  
Where angels sing continually,  
To thee be praise world without end.    

A thanks giving after the receiving of the lords supper.  

sing this as the .37. Psalm.  
THe Lord be thanked for his gifts and mercy evermore:  
that he doth show unto his saints, to him be laud therefore.  
Our tongues cannot so praise the Lord, as he doth right deserve:  
Our hearts cannot of him so think, as he doth us preserve   

His benefits they be so great, to us that be but sin:  
That at our hands for recompense, there is no hope to win.  
O sinful flesh that thou shouldst have, such mercies of the Lord:  
Thou dost deserve more worthily, of him to be abhorred.   

Nought else but sin and wretchedness, doth rest within our hearts:  
And stubbornly against the Lord, we daily play our parts.  
The sun above in firmament, that is to us a light:  
Doth show itself more clean & pure, than we be in his sight.   

The heavens above and all therein, more holy are then we:  
They serve the Lord in their estate, each one in his degree.  
They do not strive for mastership, nor flacke their office set:  
but fear the Lord and do his will, hate is to them no let.   

Also the earth and all therein, of God it is in awe:  
It doth observe the former's will, by skilful nature's law.  
The sea and all that is therein, doth bend when God doth beck  
The spirits beneath do tremble all, & fear his wrathful check.   

But we alas for whom all these, were made them for to rule:  
Do not so know or love the Lord, as doth the Ox or mult.  
A saw he gave for us to know, what was his holy will:  
He would us good, but we would not, avoid the thing is ill.   

Not one of us that seeketh out, the Lord of life to please:  
Nor do the thing that might us join, our Christ & quiet ease.  
Thus we are all his enemies, we can it not deny:  
and he again of his good will, would not that we should die   

Therefore when remedy was none, to bring us unto life:  
the son of God our flesh he took, to mend our mortal strife.  
And all the law of God our Lord, he did it full obey:  
and for our sins upon the cross, his blood our debts did pay   

And that we should not yet forget, what good he to us wrought  
A sign he left our eyes to tell, that he our bodies bought.  
In bread & wine here visible, unto thine eyes and taste:  
his mercies great thou mayst record, if that his spirit thou haste.   

As once the corn did live & grow, and was cut down with scythe  
and threshed out with many stripes, out from his husk to drive  
And as the mil with violence, did tear it out so small:  
and made it like to earthly dust, not sparing it at al.   

And as the oven with fire hot, did close it up in heat:  
and all this done that I have said, that it should be our meat  
So was the Lord in his ripe age, cut down by cruel death:  
his soul he gave in torments great, & yielded up his breath.   

Because that he to us might be, an everlasting bread:  
with much reproach and trouble great, on earth his life he led  
And as the grapes in pleasant time, are pressed very sore:  
and plucked down when they be ripe, not let to grow no more   

Because the juice that in them is, as comfortable drink:  
He might receive & joyful be, when sorrows make us shrink  
So Christ's blood out pressed was, with nails & eke with spear:  
The juice whereof doth save all those, that rightly do him fear.   

And as the corns by unity, into one loaf is knit:  
So is the Lord and his whole church, though he in heaven sit.  
As many grapes make but one wine, so should we be but one,  
In faith and love, in Christ above, and unto Christ alone.   

Leading a life without all strife, in quiet rest and peace:  
From envy and from malice both, our hearts and tongues to cease.  
Which if we do, then shall we show, that we his chosen be:  
By faith in him to lead a life, as always willed he.   

And that we may so do in deed, God send us all his grace:  
Then after death we shall be sure, with him to have a place.    
Robert Wisdom. 
Preserve us Lord by thy dear word, from Turk and Pope defend us Lord, which both would thrust out of his throne, our Lord jesus Christ thy dear son.  
Lord jesus Christ show forth thy might,  
That thou art Lord of Lords by right:  
Thy poor afflicted flock defend,  
That they may praise thee without end.  
God holy Ghost our comfortor, ❧  
Be our Patron, help, and succour:  
give us one mind, and perfect peace,  
All gifts of grace in us increase.  
Thou living God, in persons three,  
Thy name be praised in unity.  
In all our need so us defend:  
That we may praise thee, world without end.    


¶ A form of Prayer to be used in private houses, every morning and evening.  
¶ Morning prayer.  
ALmighty God & most merciful father, we do not present ourselves here before thy majesty, trusting in our own merits or worthiness, but in thy manifold mercies, which hast promised to hear our prayers, & grant our requests, which we shall make to thee in the name of thy beloved son jesus Christ our Lord: who hath also commanded us to assemble ourselves together in his name, with full assurance that he will not only be amongst us, but also be our mediator and advocate towards thy majesty, that we may obtain all things which shall seem expedient to thy blessed will for our necessities: therefore we beseech thee most merciful Father, to turn thy loving countenance towards us, and impute not unto us our manifold sins and offences, whereby we justly deserve thy wrath & sharp punishment, but rather receive us to thy mercy for jesus Christ's sake, accepting his death and passion as a just recompense for all our offences, in whom only thou art pleased, and through whom thou canst not be offended with us. And seeing that of thy great mercies we have quietly passed this night, grant (O heavenly Father) that we may bestow this day wholly in thy service, so that all our thoughts words, and deeds, may redound to the glory of thy name, and good ensample to all men, who seeing our good works, may glorify thee our heavenly father. And for as much as of thy mere favour and ●oue, thou hast not only created us to thine own similitude and likeness, but also hast chosen us to be heirs with thy dear Son jesus Christ of that immortal kingdom which thou preparedst for us before the beginning of the world, we beseech thee to increase our faith & knowledge, and to lighten our hearts with thy holy spirit, that we may in the mean time, live in godly conversation and integrity of life, knowing that Idolaters, adulterers, covetous men, contentious persons, drunkards, gluttons, and such like, shall not inherit the kingdom of God.  
And because thou hast commanded us to pray one for an other, we do not only make request (O Lord) for ourselves, and them that thou hast already called to the true understanding of thy heavenly will: but for all people & nations of the world, who as they know by thy wonderful works, that thou art God over all: so they may be instructed by thy holy spirit, to believe in thee their only Saviour & redeemer. But for as much as they cannot believe except they hear, nor cannot hear, but by preaching, and none can preach except they be sent: therefore (O Lord) raise up faithful distributers of thy mysteries, who setting apart all worldly respects, may both in their life & doctrine only seek thy glory. Contrarily confound Satan, Antichrist, with all hirelings, whom thou hast already cast of into a reprobate sense, that they may not by sects, schisms, heresies, and errors, disquiet thy little flock. And because (O Lord) we be fallen into the latter days and dangerous times, wherein ignorance hath gotten the upper hand, and Satan by his ministers seek by all means to quench the light of thy Gospel, we beseech thee to maintain thy cause against those ravening wolves, and strengthen all thy servants whom they keep in prison and bondage. Let not thy long suffering be an occasion, either to increase their tyranny, or to discourage thy children, neither yet let our sins and wickedness be a hindrance to thy mercies, but with speed (O Lord) consider these great miseries. For thy people Israel many times by their sins provoked thine anger, and thou punishedst them by thy just judgement, yet though their sins were never so grievous, if they once returned from their iniquity, thou rceivedst them to mercy. We therefore most wretched sinners, be wail our manifold sins, and earnestly repent us for our former wickedness and ungodly behaviour towards thee: and where as we cannot of ourselves purchase thy pardon, yet we humbly beseech thee for jesus Christ's sake, to show thy mercies upon us, and receive us again to thy favour. Grant us dear father these our requests and all other things necessary for us, and thy whole church according to thy promise in jesus Christ our lord. In whose name we beseech thee as he hath taught us, saying. Our father. etc.   

A prayer to be said before meals.  
ALl things depend upon thy providence (O Lord) to receive at thy hands due sustenance in time convenient, thou givest to them and they gather it, thou openest thy hand, and they are satisfied with all good things. O heavenly father which art the fountain & full treasure of all goodness, we beseech thee to show thy mercies upon us thy children, & sanctify these gifts which we receive of thy merciful liberality, grant us grace to use them soberly and purely according to thy blessed will, so that hereby we may acknowledge thee to be the author and giver of all good things, and above all, that we may remember continually, to seek the spiritual fo●●e of thy word, wherewith our souls may be nourished everlastingly, through our saviour Christ: who is the true bread of life, which came down from heaven, of whom whosoever eateth, shall live for ever, and reign with him in glory world without end So be it.   

A thanks giving after meals.  
LEt all nations magnify the Lord, let all people rejoice, in praising and extolling his great mercies. For his fatherly kindness is plentifully showed forth upon us, and the truth of his promise endureth for ever.  
We render thanks unto thee (O Lord God) for the manifold benefits, which we continually receive at thy bountiful hand, not only for that it hath pleased thee to frede us, in this present life, giving unto us all things necessary for the same: but especially because thou hast of thy free mercies fashioned us a new, into an assured hope of a far better life, the which thou hast declared unto us by thy holy Gospel. Therefore we humbly beseech thee (O heavenly father) that thou wilt not suffer our affections to be so entangled or rooted in these earthly and corruptible things, but that we may always have our minds directed to thee on high, continually watching for the coming of our Lord and Saviour Christ, what time he shall appear for our full redemption. To whom with thee and the holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, for ever and ever. So be it.   

Another thanks giving before meals.  
Eternal and everliving God, Father of our Lord jesus Christ, who of thy most singular love which thou bearest to mankind, hast appointed to his sustenance, not only the fruits of the earth, but also the fowls of the air, the beasts of the earth, and fishes of the sea, and hast commanded thy benefits to be received, as from thy hands with thanks giving, assuring thy children by the mouth of thy Apostle, that to the clean all things are clean, as the creatures which be sanctif●d by thy word & by prayer: grant unto us so moderately to use these thy gifts present, that the bodies being refreshed, the souls may be more able to proceed in all good works, to the praise of thy holy name, through jesus Christ our Lord. So be it.  
Our Father which art in heaven. etc.   

Another.  
THe eyes of all things do look up and trust in thee (O Lord) thou givest them meat in due season, thou openest thy hand, and fillest with thy blessing every living creature: good Lord bless us and all thy gifts, which we receive of thy large liberality, through jesus Christ our Lord. So be it. Our father. etc.   

Another thanks giving after meat.  
GLory, praise, & honour be unto thee, most merciful and omnipotent father, who of thine infinite goodness, hast created man to to thine own image and similitude: who also hast fed, and daily feedest of thy most bountiful hand all living creatures: grant unto us, that as thou hast nourished these our mortal bodies with corporal food, so thou wouldst replenish our souls with the perfect knowledge of the lively word of thy beloved son jesus, to whom be praise, glory and honour for ever. So be it.  
¶ God save the church universal, our Queen and Realm: God comfort all them that be comfortless. Lord increase our faith. O Lord for Christ thy sons sake, be merciful to the common wealths, where thy Gospel is truly preached, and harbour granted to the afflicted members of Christ's body, and illuminate according to thy good pleasure all nations with the brightness of thy word. So be it.   

¶ Another.  
THe God of glory and peace, who hath created, redeemed, & presently fed us, be blessed for ever and ever. So be it.  
¶ The God of all power, who hath called from death, that great pastor of the sheep, our Lord jesus, comfort and defend the flock which he hath redeemed by the blood of the eternal testament, increase the number of true preachers: repres the rage of obstinate tyrants, mitigate & lighten the hearts of the ignorant, relieve the pains of such as be afflicted, but especially of those that suffer for the testimony of his truth, & finally confound Satan by the power of our lord jesus Christ. Amen   

Evening prayer.  
O Lord God fatherr ●●●rlasting and full of pity, we acknowledge and confess, that we be not worthy to lift up our eyes to heaven, much les to present ourselves before thy majesty, with confidence that thou wilt hear our prayers, and grant our requests, if we consider our own deservings: for our consciences do accuse us, and our sins witness against us, and we know that thou art an upright judge, which dost not justify the sinners and wicked men, but punishest the faults of all such as transgress thy commandments. Yet most merciful father, since it hath pleased thee to command us to call on thee in all our troubles and adversities, promising even then to help us, when we feel ourselves (as it were) swallowed up of death & desperation, we utterly renounce all worldly confidence, & flee to thy sovereign bounty, as our only stay & refuge: beseeching thee not to call to remembrance our manifold sins & wickedness, whereby we continually provoke thy wrath and indignation against us: neither our negligence and unkindness, which have neither worthily esteemed, nor in our lives sufficiently expressed the sweet comfort of thy gospel revealed unto us: but rather to accept the obedience and death of thy son jesus Christ, who by offering up his body in sacrifice once for all, hath made a sufficient recompense for all our sins. Have mercy therefore upon us (O Lord) and forgive us our offences. Teach us by thy holy Spirit, that we may rightly way them, and earnestly repent for the same. And so much the rather (O Lord) because that the reprobate and such as thou hast forsaken, cannot praise thee, nor call upon thy name, but the repenting heart, the sorrowful mind, the conscience oppressed, hungering and thirsting for thy grace, shall ever set forth thy praise and glory. And albeit we be but worms and dust, yet thou art our creator, and we be the work of thy hands: yea, thou art our father, and we thy children, thou art our shepherd, and we thy flock, thou art our redeemer, and we the people whom thou hast bought: thou art our God, and we thine inheritance. Correct us not therefore in thine anger (O Lord) neither according to our deserts punish us, but mercifully chastise us with a fatherly affection, that all the world may know, that at what time soever a sinner doth repent him of his sin from the bottom of his heart, thou wilt put away his wickedness out of thy remembrance, as thou hast promised by thy holy Prophet.  
Finally, for as much as it hath pleased thee to make the night for man to rest in, as thou hast ordained him the day to travel, grant (O dear father) that we may so take our bodily rest, that our souls may continually watch, for the time that our Lord jesus Christ shall appear for our deliverance out of this mortal life, and in the mean season that we, not overcomen by any fantasies, dreams, or other temptations, may fully set our minds upon thee, love thee, fear thee, and rest in thee: furthermore, that our sleep be not excessive or over much after the insatiable desires of our flesh, but only sufficient to content our weak nature, that we may be better disposed to live in all godly conversation to the glory of thy holy name, and profit of our brethren So be it.   

¶ A Godly prayer to be said at all times.  
Honour and praise, be given to thee (O Lord God almighty) most dear father of heaven for all thy mercies & loving kindness showed unto us, in that it hath pleased thy gracious goodness freely and of thine own accord, to elect and choose us to salvation before the beginning of the world, and even like continual thanks be given to thee for creating us after thine own image, for redeeming us with the precious blood of thy dear son, when we were utterly lost, for sanctifying us with thy holy spirit in the revelation & knowledge of thy holy word, for helping and succoring us, in all our needs and necessities, for saving us from all dangers of body & soul, for comforting us so fatherly in all our tribulations, and persecutions, for sparing us so long, and giving us so large a time of repentance. These benefits (O most merciful father) like as we knowledge to have received them of thy only goodness, even so we beseech thee, for thy dear son jesus Christ's sake: to grant us always thy holy spirit, whereby we may continually grow in thankfulness towards thee, to be led into all truth, and comforted in all our adversities. O Lord, strengthen our faith, kindle it more in ferventness & love towards thee (& our neighbours) for thy sake. Suffer us not most dear Father, to receive thy word any more in vain: but grant us always the assistance of thy grace and holy spirit, that in heart word and deed we may sanctify and do worship to thy name. Help to amplify and increase 〈…〉 and whatsoever thou sendest, we may be heartily well content with thy good pleasure & will: Let us not lack the thing (O Father) without the which we can not serve thee, but bless thou so all the works of our hands, that we may have sufficient, and not to be chargeable but rather helpful unto others: be merciful (O Lord) to our offences, & seeing our det is great, which thou hast forgiven us in jesus Christ, make us to love thee and our neighbours so much the more. Be thou our father, our captain and defender: in all temptations hold thou us by thy merciful hand, that we may be delivered from all inconveniences, and end our lives in the sanctifying and honour of thy holy name through jesus Christ our Lord and only Saviour. So be it. Let thy mighty hand & out stretched arm (O Lord) be still our defence, thy mercy and loving kindness in jesus Christ thy dear son our salvation, thy true an holy word our instruction, thy grace and holy spirit our comfort and consolation unto the end and in the end. So be it.  
O Lord increase our faith.   

¶ A Confession for all estates and times.  
O Eternal God and most merciful father we confess & acknowledge, here before thy divine majesty, that wear miserable sinners, conceived and borne in sin and iniquity, so that in us there is no goodness. For the flesh evermore rebelleth against the spirit, whereby we continually transgress thy holy precepts & commandments, & so purchase to ourselves through thy just judgement, death & damnation: Notwithstanding (O heavenvly father) for as much as we are displeased with ourselves for the sins that we have committed against thee, & do unfeignedly repent us of the same: we most humbly beseech thee, for jesus Christ's sake, to show thy mercy upon us, to forgive us all our sins, & to increase thy holy spirit in us y●, we acknowledging from the bottom of our hearts, our own unrighteousness, may from henceforth not only mortify our sinful lusts & affections, but also bring forth such fruits, as may be agreeable to thy most blessed will, not for the worthiness thereof, but for the merit's of thy dearly beloved son jesus Christ our only saviour, whom thou hast already given an oblation & offering for our sins: & for whose sake, we are certainly persuaded, that thou wilt deny us nothing, that we shall ask in his name, according to thy wil For thy spirit doth assure our consciences, that thou art our merciful father, & so lovest us thy children through him, that nothing is able to remove thy heavenvly grace & favour from us: to the thee therefore (O father) with the son and the holy ghost be all honour & glory world without end. So be it.   

¶ A Prayer to be said before a man begin his work.  
O Lord God most merciful father & Saviour, seeing it hath pleased thee to command us to travail, that we may relieve our need: we beseech thee of thy grace, so to bless our labour, that thy blessing may extend unto us, without the which we are not able to continue: & that this great favour may be a witness unto us of thy bountifulness & assistance, so that thereby we may know the fatherly care that thou hast over us. Moreover, O Lord, we beseech thee that thou wouldst strengthen us with thine holy spirit, that we may faithfully travail in our estate and vocation without fraud or deceit: and that we may endeavour ourselves to follow thine holy ordinances, rather than to seek to satisfy our greedy affections or desire to gain. And if it please thee, O Lord, to prosper our labour, give us a mind also to help them that have need, according to that ability that, thou of thy mercy shalt give us: and knowing that all good things come of thee, grant that we may humble ourselves to our neighbours, and not by any means lift ourselves up above them, which have not received so liberal a portion as of thy mercy thou hast given unto us. And if it please thee to try and exercise us by greater poverty, and need, than our flesh would desire that thou wouldst, yet, O Lord, grant us grace to know that thou wilt nourish us continually through thy bountiful liberality, that we be not so tempted that we fall into distrust: but that we may patiently wait till thou fill us not only with corporal graces & benefits, but chief with thine heavenly and spiritual treasures, to the intent that we may always have more ample occasion to give thee thanks, and so wholly to rest upon thy mercies. Hear us, O Lord of mercy, through jesus Christ thy son our Lord. Amen.   

¶ A Prayer for the whole state of Christ's Church.  
ALmighty God and most merciful father, we humbly submit ourselves, and fall down before thy majesty, beseeching thee from the bottom of our hearts, that this seed of thy word now sown amongst us, may take such deep root, that neither the burning heat of persecution cause it to whither, neither the thorny cares of this life do choke it, but that as seed sown in good ground, it may bring forth thirty, sixty, & an hundredth fold, as thy heavenly wisdom hath appointed. And because we have need continually to crave many things at thy hands, we humbly beseech thee (O heavenly father) to grant us thy holy spirit, to direct our petitions, that they may proceed from such a fervent mind, as may be agreeable to thy most blessed wil And seeing that our infirmity is able to do nothing without thy help, & that thou art not ignorant with how many and great temptations, we poor wretches are on every side enclosed and compassed: Let thy strength, O Lord, sustain our weakness, that we 〈◊〉 defended with the force of thy grace, may be safely preserved against all assaults of Satan: who goeth about continually like a roaring Lion, seeking to devour us. Increase our faith, O merciful father, that we do not serve at any time from thy heavenly word: but augment in us hope and love, with a careful keeping of all thy commandments: that no hardness of heart, no hypocrisy, no concupiscence of the eyes, nor enticements of the world, do draw us away from thy obedience. And seeing we live now in these most perilous times: let thy fatherly providence defend us against the violence of all our enemies, which do seek by all meanes to oppress thy truth. Furthermore for as much as by thy holy Apostle we be taught, to make our prayers & supplications for all men: We pray not only for ourselves here present, but beseech thee also, to reduce all such as be yet ignorant, from the miserable captivity of blindness and error, to the pure understanding, and knowledge of thy heavenly truth: that we all with one consent & unity of minds, may worship thee our only God & saviour. And that all Pastors, sheep herds and Ministers, to whom thou hast committed the dispensation of thy holy word, and charge of thy chosen people, may both in their life and 〈…〉 be found faithful, setting only before their eyes thy glory: and 〈◊〉 by them all poor sheep, which wander and go astray, may be gathered & brought home to thy fold. Moreover because the hearts of rulers are in thy hands, we beseech thee to direct, and govern the hearts of all kings, princes & magistrates, to whom thou hast committed the sword: especially (O Lord) according to our bounden duty we beseech thee to maintain & increase the honourable estate of the Queen's majesty, and all her most noble counsellors, and magistrates, and all the whole body of this common weal. Let thy fatherly favour so preserve them, & thy holy spirit so govern their hearts, that they may in such sort execute their office, that thy religion may be purely maintained, manners reform, and sin punished, according to the precise rule of thy holy word. And for that we be all members of the mystical body of jesus Christ, we make our requests unto thee (O heavenly father) for all such as are afflicted with any kind of cross or tribulation, as war, plague, famine, sickness, poverty, imprisonment, persecution, banishment, or any other kind of the rods, whether it be calamity of body, or vexation of mind: that it would please thee, to give them patience and constancy, till thou send them full deliverance of all their troubles. Root out from hence (O Lord) all ravening wolves, which, to fill their bellies, seek to destroy thy flock. And show thy great mercies upon those our brethren in other countries, which are persecuted, cast into prison, & daily condemned to death for the testimony of thy truth. And though they be utterly destitute of all man's aid, yet let thy sweet comfort never departed from them: but so inflame their hearts with thy holy spirit, that they may boldly and cheerfully abide such trial, as thy godly wisdom shall appoint. So that at length as well by their death, as by their life, the kingdom of thy dear son jesus Christ, may increase & shine through all the world. In whose name we make our humble petitions unto thee as he hath taught us. Our Father which art in heaven hallowed by thy. etc.   
FINIS.   

❧ A Table both for the number of the whole Psalms, and also in what leaf, you may find every of them.  

Psalm. A. Fol.  
30 ALl laud and praise. 49  
49 All people her. 59  
78 Attend my people to my. 106  
82 Amid the press. 114   

B.  
81 Be light and glad. 113  
119 Blessed are they. 158  
128 Blessed art thou. 175  
134 Behold and have. 178  
142 Before the Lord. 187  
144 Blessed be the. 188   

D.  
83 Do not O God re. 15   

E.  
127 Except the Lord. 174   

G.  
29 give to the Lord ye. 48  
37 Grudge not to see. 58  
48 Great is the Lord. 70  
54 God save me for thy. 80  
105 give praises unto. 140  
107 give thanks unto. 145  
148 give laud unto. 192   

H.  
12 Help Lord, for. 32  
13 How loug wilt. 32  
51 Have mercy on. 77  
56 Have mercy Lord. 82  
67 Have mercy on us. 91  
73 How ever it be, yet. 100  
84 How pleasant is. 116  
91 He that within. 125   

I.  
5 Incline thine ears. 25  
11 I trust in God. 31  
20 In trouble and adversity. 40  
25 I lift my heart. 44  
34 I will give laud. 54  
39 I said I will look. 61  
40 I waited long and. 62  
43 judge and revenge. 66  
77 I with my voice. 105  
92 It is a thing both. 126  
100 In God the Lord. 133  
101 I mercy will and. 133  
109 In speechless silence. 148  
116 I love the Lord. 155  
120 In trouble and in. 168  
121 I lift mine eyes. 169  
122 I did in heart. 170   

L.  
6 Lord in thy wrath reprove me not. 26  
16 Lord keep me for. 35  
26 Lord be my judge. 46  
35 Lord plead my cause. 35  
42 Like as the heart. 65  
68 Let God arise. 92  
72 Lord give thy judg. 99  
86 Lord how thine ear. 104  
88 Lord God of health. 106  
130 Lord to thee I. 176  
140 Lord save me. 185  
143 Lord hear my. 187   

M.  
23 My shepherd is the. 43  
45 My heart doth now. 67  
62 My soul to God. 87  
71 My Lord, my God. 97  
103 My soul give. 135  
104 My soul praise. 137  
146 My soul praise. 193   

N.  
115 Not unto us. 154  
124 Now Israel. 171   

O.  
3 O Lord how are my. 24  
4 O God that art my. 25  
7 O Lord my God. 27  
8 O God our Lord, how. 28  
15 O Lord within thy taber. 33  
17 O Lord give ear. 35  
18 O God my strength. 36  
21 O Lord how joyful. 40  
22 O God my God. 41  
31 O Lord I put my. 50  
44 Our ears have heard 66  
51 O Lord consider my. 74  
55 O God give ear. 80  
60 O Lord thou didst. 86  
63 O God my God. 88  
64 O Lord unto my voice. 89  
70 O God to me take. 97  
79 O Lord the Gentiles. 111  
94 O Lord thou dost. 12  
95 O come let us. 128  
98 O sing ye now. 131  
102 O hear my prayer 133  
108 O God my heart. 147  
117 O all the nations. 156  
118 O give ye thanks. 136  
123 O Lord that. 171  
109 Of this Israel. 175  
130 O Lord I am not. 176  
133 O how happy a. (*) 178  
135 O praise the Lord. 179  
139 O Lord thou haste. 184  
141 O Lord upon thee. 186   

P. (*)  
38 Put me not to rebuke. 60  
106 Praise ye the Lord. 142  
136 Praise ye the Lord. 181  
147 Praise ye the Lord. 191   

R. (*)  
61 Regard O Lord for. 87  
132 Remember David's. 177   

S.  
59 Send aid and save. 84  
69 Save O God. (*) 94  
96 Sing ye with. 129  
125 Such as in God. 172   

T.  
1 The man is blessed. 22  
14 There is no God. (*) 33  
19 The heavens and the. 39  
24 The earth is all. 44  
27 The Lord is both. 47  
28 Thou art O Lord. 84  
32 The man is blessed. 52  
36 The wicked with. (*) 57  
41 The man is blessed. 46  
46 The Lord is our. 69  
50 The mighty God. 72  
50 The God of Gods. 74  
53 The foolish man. 79  
57 Take pity for thy. (*) 83  
65 Thy praise alone. 89  
76 To all that now. 104  
80 Thou Lord that Israel. 111  
85 Thou haste been. 117  
87 That City shall. 119  
89 To sing the mor. (*) 121  
90 Thou Lord haste. 124  
93 The Lord as king. 127  
97The Lord doth reign. 130  
99 The Lord doth reign. 132  
110 The Lord did. (*) 150  
112 The man is blessed. 151  
125 Those that do put. 172  
138 Thee will I praise. 183  
145 Thee will I laud. 189   

V.  
75 Unto the God we. 103   

W. (*)  
2 Why did the Gentiles. 23  
9 With heart and mouth. 29  
16 What is the cause. 35  
52 Why dost thou tyrant. 78  
74 Why art thou Lord. 102  
111 With heart I do. (*) 150  
114 When Israel by. 153  
126 When that the Lord. 173  
137 When as we sat in Babi. 182   

Y.  
33 Ye righteous in the. 52  
47 Ye people all. 70  
58 Ye rulers that. (*) 84  
66 Ye men on earth. 90  
113 Ye children, which. 152  
150 Yield unto the. 194   

¶ These follow after the Psalms.  

Praise the Lord ye.  
Behold now give. (*)  
Attend my people.  
Our father which art.  
All my belief.  
Come holy spirit. (*)  
give peace in these.  
Where righteousness doth.  
O Lord in thee is all my. (*)  
Preserve us Lord.  
The Lord be thanked.  
¶ Also certain Godly Prayers.    

¶ These ye shall have in the beginning of the Book.  

VEni creator spiritus.  
Venite exultemus.  
Te Deum laudamus. (*)  
Benedicite.  
Benedictus dominus.  
Magnificat anima. (*)  
Nunc dimittis.  
The Lamentation of a.  
The humble suit of a sinner.  
Quicunque vult. (*)  
The Pater noster.  
The ten Commandments.     

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