THE PSALMS Of KING DAVID: Translated by KING JAMES.  
LONDON, Printed by THOMAS HARPER. 1636.   


Psal. II.  
Sing this as the first Psalm.  

HOw comes it that the heathen thus do not their rage restrain?  
and why imagine people now a thing that is but vain?  
verse 2 The Kings and Rulers of the earth, are altogether gone,  
even to consult against the Lord, and his anointed one.   

verse 3 Let us asunder break their bands, so do the wicked say,  
and let us quickly fare from us, cast their strong cords away.  
verse 4 He who doth sit high in the heaven, laugh at their folly shall:  
the Lord (who mighty is) shall them have in derision all.   

verse 5 Then shall he speak unto them strait, in indignation high:  
and in his sore displeasure shall them vex exceedingly.  
verse 6 Yet I my King established have according to my will,  
upon fair Zion, which is of my holiness the hill.   

verse 7 I will declare what is decreed the Lord hath said to me,  
thou art my only Son, this day I have begotten thee.  
verse 8 Ask me, and thou for heritage, the heathen shalt receive:  
and shalt the utmost parts of earth, for thy possession have.   

verse 9 Thou with a rod of iron strong, to break them shalt prevail,  
thou shalt them dash in pieces, like a potter's vessel frail.  
verse 10 Now therefore ye that are great Kings, yourselves to wisdom give:  
be ye instructed judges all, that on the earth do live.   

verse 11 Serve you the Lord who mighty is, with fear submissively:  
and in a moderate way rejoice, with trembling reverently.  
verse 12 Kiss you the Son, that you may him from being angry stay:  
lest if his wrath but sparkle once, you perish from the way.   

verse 13 Most blessed certainly are those, when vexed with any grief,  
who come with confidence to him, as sure to have relief.    

Psal. III.  

LOrd, how are they increased that me continually annoy!  
they many are who do rise up, that they may me destroy.  
verse 2 There many be, who of my soul most bitterly do say,  
there is no help for him in God to save him any way.   

verse 3 But Lord, in whom I only trust, thou art a shield to me:  
thou art my glory, and my head is lifted up by thee.  
verse 4 I with my voice unto the Lord did cry, entreating still,  
and he most graciously me heard, out of his holy hill.   

verse 5 I laid me down (all thoughts expelled) and did most calmly sleep,  
then cheerfully awaked again, for me the Lord did keep.  
verse 6 Though thousands ten of people should all set themselves 'gainst me,  
encompassing me round about, I not afraid will be.   

verse 7 Arise. O Lord, save me my God, for thou my foes didst smite  
on the cheekebone, thou brok'st the teeth of the ungodly quite.  
verse 8 Salvation doth unto the Lord belong, as only his:  
and on the people that are thine, thy blessing ever is.    

Psal. iv  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

THou of my righteousness the God, when as I call give ear,  
thou hast enlarged me from distress, my suit in mercy hear.  
verse 2 How long will ye, O Sons of men! my glory thus disgrace?  
how long will ye seek after lies, and vanity embrace?   

verse 3 But know that for himself, the Lord, the godly man selects:  
and when to him I humbly call, he never me neglects.  
verse 4 With reverence due stand still in awe, all kind of sin detest:  
at night examine first your heart, and then securely rest.   

verse 5 The sacrifice of righteousness, with fervency afford:  
and let your trust what ever come, be fired in the Lord.  
verse 6 Who will to us show any good? a number murmur thus:  
but of thy face lift up the light, that it may shine on us.   

verse 7 My heart by thee with joy inspired, hath more contentment found,  
than they (even then) when corn & wine did most with them abound.  
verse 8 I both in peace will lay me down, and softly sleep embrace:  
for Lord, thou only makest to me secure my dwelling place.    

Psalm V.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

LOrd, let thine ears receive my words, my meditation weigh,  
verse 2 And hear my cries, my King, my God, for I to thee will pray.  
verse 3 Thou shalt my voice each morning hear, when I the morning spy:  
I, Lord, my prayer to thee will send, and will look up on high.   

verse 4 For thou art not a God, who pleased with wickedness canst be,  
and never any evil at all shall lodged be by thee.  
verse 5 Fools shall not stand at all within the prospect of thine eye:  
thou dost them altogether hate, that work iniquity.   

verse 6 Thou shalt them to confusion bring, whose lies the world abuse,  
the Lord abhors the bloody man, and him that fraud doth use.  
verse 7 But in thy mercies manifold, come to thy house I will:  
thy temple towards, in thy fear, I thee will worship still.   

verse 8 Lord, lead me in thy righteousness, that I may never stray:  
because of foes, and make thou strait before my face, thy way.  
verse 9 No faithfulness is in their mouth, their inward part is ill:  
their throat is like a gaping tomb, their tongues do flatter still.   

verse 10 Destroy thou them, O God, let them by their own Counsels fall:  
cast them in their numerous sins, since rebels to thee all.  
verse 11 But make them glad that trust in thee, let shouts their joy proclaim:  
since them thou guard'st, let them be glad that love thy holy name.   

verse 12 For, Lord, thy blessing ever shall upon the righteous be:  
with favour he as with a shield, shall compassed be by thee.    

Psalm VI.  

LEt me not in thy wrath, O Lord, by thee rebuked be:  
and when thou highly art displeased, then spare to punish me.  
verse 2 O Lord, because I am grown weak, have mercy upon me,  
heal me, O Lord, for now with pain my bones all vexed be.   

verse 3 My heavy soul extremely vexed, doth groan with inward grief:  
but Lord, how long wilt thou delay in working my relief?  
verse 4 Return, O Lord, and let my soul delivered be by thee:  
and for thy boundless mercy's sake, make haste in saving me.   

verse 5 When death hath all deprived of sense, none can call thee to mind:  
and who shall give due thanks to thee, whilst in the grave confined?  
verse 6 With groaning weary all the night, to swim I make my bed:  
and I do water all my Touch with tears that I have shed.   

verse 7 Mine eye is now consumed quite, because of many woes:  
(all vigour lost) it doth wax old, because of all my foes.  
verse 8 Ye workers of iniquity, depart from me with speed:  
the Lord hath heard the voice, that from my weeping did proceed.   

verse 9 The Lord who full of mercy is, hath heard what I did crave:  
the Lord the prayer that I make, will graciously receive.  
verse 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed, and vexed grievously:  
let them return, and be ashamed, and that even suddenly.    

Psal. VII.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

O Lord, that only art my God, I put my trust in thee:  
save me from them that persecute, and strait deliver me.  
verse 2 Jest like a Lion bend for prey, he seize upon my soul:  
and it asunder fiercely tear, whilst none can him control.   

verse 3 O Lord that only art my God, if this was done by me:  
or if at all within my hands, iniquity there be.  
verse 4 If him I harmed with whom in peace I as a friend did go:  
yea I even him delivered have, who causeless is my foe.   

verse 5 Let th'enemy pursue and take my soul, yea (as his prey,)  
let him tread down my life on th'earth in dust mine honour lay.  
verse 6 Rise, Lord in wrath, because they rage that do against me stand:  
and to the judgement watch for me that didst the same command.   

verse 7 The people's congregation so about thee compass shall:  
return thou therefore for their sakes, exalted high o'er all.  
verse 8 The Lord shall all the people judge, as judge, O Lord, me try:  
according to my righteousness, and my integrity.   

The second part.  

verse 9 Oh of the wicked, let an end the wickedness soon bound:  
but fix the just, for hearts and reyns the righteous God doth found.  
verse 10 All that I have for my defence, God doth to me impart:  
who doth them all in mercy save, that upright are in heart.   

verse 11 God doth them judge that righteous are, according to their way:  
and God is likewise angry with the wicked every day.  
verse 12 And if he do not turn again, he whets his sword for fight:  
he bended hath his threatening bow, and hath it fitted right.   

verse 13 He also hath prepared for him the instruments of death,  
he 'gainst the persecutors all, ordains his shafts in wrath.  
verse 14 Behold, he with iniquity doth travel as his birth:  
he basely mischief hath conceived, and falsehood hath brought forth.   

verse 15 He made a pit, and digged it deep, where he for others watched,  
but whilst he went about his work, there be himself was catched.  
verse 16 His mischief all upon his head return shall in the end:  
his violence on his own pate, shall suddenly descend.   

verse 17 Even as the Lord most righteous is, I will his praise proclaim,  
and of the Lord that is most high, my song shall found the name.     

Psal. VIII.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

O Lord, my God, how doth thy name in all the earth excel?  
who hast thy glory set above the heavens where light doth dwell!  
verse 2 From infant's mouths & sucking babes, thou didst great strength ordain  
because of foes, that so thou mightest th'avenging foe restrain.   

verse 3 When I look up unto thy heavens, thy finger's works which be,  
the lightning Moon, the sparkling stars, which were ordained by thee.  
verse 4 Ah, what is ma● (poor wretch) that he should come within thy mind?  
or yet the Son of dying man, that thou to him art kind?   

verse 5 For thou a little lower him than Angels mad'st too be:  
with glory and with honour too, he crowned is by thee.  
verse 6 The sovereign power of thy hands works, thou didst to him commit:  
and underneath the feet of him, didst all things else submit.   

verse 7 The sheep and oxen every one, to him obedience yield,  
and as depending on his will, the beasts of every field.  
verse 8 The fowls of th' air, fish of the sea, and what in deeps doth dwell:  
O Lord, our Lord how doth thy name in all the earth excel?    

Psal. IX.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

THou still, O Lord with all my heart, shalt celebrated be:  
and all thy works which wondrous are, shall be shown forth by me.  
verse 2 I will be glad, and will rejoice in thee, and of thy name,  
O thou that art most high, my song thy praises shall proclaim.   

verse 3 When as mine enemies turn back with a disgraceful flight:  
they suddenly shall fall with shame, and perish at thy sight.  
verse 4 For, lo, my right thou hast maintained, and hast my cause made clear:  
and si●ting on thy Throne with state, thy justice mad'st appear.   

verse 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathens bands, the wicked quite o'erthrown:  
thou hast put out their names, that they may never more be known,  
verse 6 To a perpetual end are come destructions O thou foe:  
thou Cities hast entombed in dust, razed from remembrance so.   

verse 7 But, lo, the Lord, from age to age endure for ever shall:  
he hath prepared his glorious throne for judgement unto all.  
verse 8 And he in righteousness shall judge the world all by his word:  
and to the people uprightly, he judgement shall afford.   

verse 9 The Lord for them that are oppressed, a refuge shall be found:  
a refuge still even in due time, when troubles most abound.  
verse 10 And they will put their trust in thee, that rightly know thy name:  
for them, O Lord, that feeke to thee, thou never didst disclaim.   

verse 11 Sing praises due unto the Lord, which doth in Zion dwell:  
and to the people all his deeds with admiration tell.  
verse 12 He doth remember them, when he to search for blood is set:  
the cries of them that humble are, he never doth forget.   

The second part.  

verse 13 Have mercy Lord, mark what I bear from them who me do hate:  
thou that dost freely lift me up from deaths most horrid gate.  
verse 14 That I in Zion's daughter's gates, may all thy praises sound:  
and I in thy salvation will my my most firmly found.   

verse 15 The heathen are sunk in the pit that they themselves devisde,  
and in the net that they did hide, their own foot is surprised.  
verse 16 By judgement that he executes, the Lord is clearly known:  
and even by his own hands works s●ar'd, the wicked is o'erthrown.   

verse 17 The wicked shall be turned down, till into hell they sink:  
and all the Nations blindly led, of God that never think.  
verse 18 For those that needy are, shall not always forgotten lie:  
the expectation of the poor, shall not for ever dye.   

verse 19 Arise, O Lord, and let not man prevail by worldly might:  
and let the heathen people all be judged in thy sight.  
verse 20 Make them, O Lord, though they presume, be all by fear brought low:  
that to themselves to be but men, the nations all may know.     

Psal. X.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

WHy dost thou, Lord, a fare off stand, not deigning to come near?  
why dost thou hide thyself, in times when trouble doth appear?  
verse 2 The wicked in his pride, the poor doth persecute with spleen:  
O, let these sleights them take, that have by them imagined been.   

verse 3 For, lo, the wicked man doth vaunt, with hearts desire still stored:  
and he doth bless the covetous, though loathed by the Lord.  
verse 4 The wicked is so fond proud, on God he doth not call:  
and even amidst his many thoughts, God hath no place at all.   

verse 5 His ways most grievous always are: thy judgements where he goes,  
are fare above out of his sight, he puffs at all his foes.  
verse 6 He in his heart hath proudly said, I never moved shall be:  
I prosper now, and no distress can ever trouble me.   

verse 7 His mouth with curses doth contain deceit and fraudful wrong:  
and mischief matched with vanity, is underneath his tongue.  
verse 8 He lurks in towns most secret parts, he th' innocent doth kill:  
his eyes still privily are set, against the poor for ill.   

verse 9 He Lion-like lies in his den, he lies in wait so set,  
to catch the poor, he doth him catch, when drawn into his net.  
verse 10 Himself he humbleth very low, and crowcheth down withal:  
that (circumvented so) the poor may by his strong ones fall.   

verse 11 He in his heart hath said, that God will but forgetful be:  
he doth of purpose hide his face, he will it never see.  
verse 12 Arise, O Lord, that art our God, thy servants to protect:  
lift up thy hand, and do not now the humble ones neglect.   

verse 13 Why doth the wicked thus move God (contemning him) to ire?  
he in his heart hath fond said, thou wilt it not require.  
verse 14 But thou hast certainly it seen, for mischief thou and spite,  
from high beholdest, that thou mayst it with thy hand requite.   

The poor distressed commits himself for safety unto thee:  
and thou the helper ever art of them that or phanes be.  
verse 15 Break thou his arm that wicked is, and unto evil inclined:  
and seek thou out his wickedness, till none at all thou find.   

verse 16 The Lord a King for ever is established in his Throne:  
the heathen too out of his land, are perished every one.  
verse 17 Lord, thou hast freely heard what suit the humble do impart:  
thou wilt to them incline thine ear, and wilt prepare their heart.   

verse 18 That thou mayst judge the fatherless, and who were grieved before:  
that in his pride the man of th' earth may so oppress no more.    

Psal. XI.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

I In the Lord do trust, how then say you my soul to fright:  
strait to your mountain like a bird take (winged with fears) your flight.  
verse 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, and fit their shafts with art:  
that they unseen may shoot at them, who upright are in heart.   

verse 3 If the foundations (as most firm) that should be trusted to,  
be utterly themselves destroyed, what can the righteous do?  
verse 4 The Lord within his Temple is, his throne in heaven is high:  
his eyes behold, and his eyelids the Sons of men do try.   

verse 5 The Lord all them that righteous are, doth try in every state:  
but wicked men and violent, his very soul doth hate.  
verse 6 He shall rain on the wicked snares, make fire and brimstone fall,  
and a fierce tempest: of their cup, this prove the portion shall.   

verse 7 For, lo the righteous Lord doth still in righteousness delight:  
his heavenly countenance doth behold all them that are upright.    

Psal. XII.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

Help now, O Lord, for godly men extremely do decay:  
and from amongst the Sons of men, the faithful pass away.  
verse 2 They one to other mutually do things most vain impart:  
with flattering lips they use to speak, and with a double heart.   

verse 3 The Lord shall quite cut off the lips of all that flatterers are:  
and that vain tongue of things too proud, to speak that doth not spare.  
verse 4 Even them that say, our tongues to us shall victory afford:  
our lips do to ourselves belong, and who o'er us is Lord?   

verse 5 By the oppressed and needy moved, I'll (saith the Lord) arise:  
and I will him in safety set, whom wicked men despise.  
verse 6 The words of God all excellent, are like bright silver pure:  
which in a furnace made of earth, seven trials doth endure.   

verse 7 Thou shalt, O Lord, them safely keep, who study thee to serve:  
and from this generation shalt for ever them preserve.  
verse 8 The wicked walking for their ends, on every side repair:  
when as the vilest men on earth most high exalted are.    

Psal. XIII.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

HOw long wilt thou forget me, Lord, shall it thus ever be?  
and, O, how long wilt thou in wrath thus hide thy face from me?  
verse 2 How long shall I consult alone, whilst daily grieved in heart?  
how long above me shall my foe exalted make me smart?   

verse 3 Consider, and give ear to me, O Lord my God that art:  
and lest I sleep the sleep of death, light to mine eyes impart.  
verse 4 Lest that my foe should vaunting say, I have o'er him prevailed:  
and enemies grow insolent, when my designs have failed.   

verse 5 But I have ever trusted in thy mercy dear to me:  
my heart in thy salvation too, shall much rejoiced be.  
verse 6 And I will sing unto the Lord, to make his goodness known:  
because his bounty hath to me abundantly been shown.    

Psal. XIV.  

THe fool hath said within his heart, there is no God, they are  
corrupt, and wickedly have done, none to do good takes care  
verse 2 God from the heavens did look down here, upon men's sons, to see if any  
understood, that would to God a suitor be.   

verse 3 They are most filthy, and they all aside are fond gone:  
and none of them doth any good, no not so much as one.  
verse 4 The workers of iniquity have they no wit at all?  
who eat my people up as bread, and on the Lord not call.   

verse 5 There were they all surprised with fear, and in a high degree:  
God in the congregation is of them that righteous be.  
verse 6 The counsel of the poor distressed hath shame by you received:  
because the Lord his refuge is, by whom he still is saved.   

verse 7 O that unto thine Israel, from Zion might proceed  
that great salvation long looked for, which might their comfort breed.  
When by the Lord from bondage brought, his people free are made:  
then jacob highly shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.    

Psal. XV.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

WHo in thy house, O Lord, to dwell, shall ever happy be?  
and in thy holy mountain placed, who are to live with thee?  
verse 2 He that still uprightly doth walk, and righteousness doth use:  
and in his heart doth speak the truth, that he may none abuse.   

verse 3 He that his neighbour not backbites, nor harms in any sort:  
nor yet against him doth take up a scandalous report.  
verse 4 Before whose eyes, a person vile, as abject is despised,  
but they that truly fear the Lord, by him are highly prised.   

He, though his oath (when rashly made) hath to his harm been found:  
whom no advantage makes to change, when so solemnly bound.  
verse 5 He to devour by usury, that doth not money lend:  
nor yet against the innocent, will for a bribe contend.   

verse 6 He that those things doth zealously, as one by God beloved:  
what ever happen here below, shall in no sort be moved.    

Psal. XVI.  
Sing this as the 14. Psalm.  

SAve me, O God, I trust in thee, thou to the Lord didst say  
verse 2 (My soul) thou art my Lord, to thee my goodness comes no way.  
verse 3 But unto them that are thy Saints, whom here on earth I find:  
and to them that are excellent, who do delight my mind.   

verse 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied, t' another God that hast:  
their drink-bloud-offerings I'll not use, their names my lips detest.  
verse 5 The Lord of mine inheritance, the portion is to me:  
and of my cup; and all my lot maintained is by thee.   

verse 6 The lines which did appoint my part, in pleasant places fell:  
and that which is my heritage, for beauty doth excel.  
verse 7 I bless the Lord, who doth me by his counsel still conduct:  
and even in the night's seasons too, my reynes do me instruct.   

verse 8 I have for object set the Lord at all times me before:  
because he is at my right hand, I shall be moved no more.  
verse 9 My glory therefore doth rejoice, my heart is filled with joy:  
yea, and my flesh, though faint, shall too true rest in hope enjoy.   

verse 10 For thou wilt not for ever leave my soul in hell to be:  
nor suffer thy holy one corruption so to see.  
verse 11 Thou wilt me show life's way, and in thy face joys height is found:  
all pleasures do at thy right hand perpetually abound.    

Psal. XVII.  
Sing this as the 14. Psalm.  

LOrd, hear the right, attend the cry of my most just complaint:  
my prayer hear, which doth not flow from lips which fraud doth taint.  
verse 2 Before thy presence let thou strait my sentence forth proceed:  
and let thine eyes behold all things that equal are indeed.   

verse 3 Thou inwardly hast searched my heart by thine unbounded sight:  
and visited my secret thoughts that I revolve by night.  
verse 4 Thou hast examined me each way, yet shalt thou nothing find:  
and that my mouth may not transgress, it always is my mind.   

verse 5 In that which doth concern the works of men on earth that be:  
from all the fierce destroyer's paths, I by thy word kept me.  
verse 6 But let my steps all guided be according to thy will:  
lest otherwise my wand'ring feet be brought to stagger still.   

verse 7 I have upon thee called, O God, because thou wilt me hear:  
and unto me, I thee entreat, incline thy listening ear.  
verse 8 Show me thy mercies marvellous, O thou that sav'st all those  
who trust in thee, by thy right hand, from rage of rising foes.   

The second part.  

verse 9 Even as the apple of thine eye, let me preserved be:  
and with the shadow of thy wings, from danger cover me.  
verse 10 From them that wicked are, and me so proudly do oppress:  
and from my deadly enemies, that round about me press.   

verse 11 They at their pleasure always fed with burdenous fatness swell:  
and proudly in a braving form, all what they think dare tell.  
verse 12 They now have compassed where we go, our steps in every part:  
and to the ground bow down their eyes whilst puffed up in heart.   

verse 13 Even like a greedy Lion right, whilst longing for his prey:  
and as a Lion's lurking whelp, in secret parts doth stay.  
verse 14 Arise, O Lord, prevent his course, and down him headlong throw:  
and by thy sword redeem my soul from wicked men below.   

verse 15 Lord, vindicate me by thy hand, from wretched worldlings strife,  
who place their whole felicity in pleasures of this life.  
Whose belly with thy treasure hid, thou fil'st in every place:  
they full of children, of their wealth the rest leave to their race.   

verse 16 But as for me in righteousness, thy countenance I will see:  
and with thy likeness when awaked, I satisfied shall be.     

Psal. XVIII.  

O Lord, that only art my strength, thee dear love I will.  
verse 2 The Lord my rock and fortress is, and my deliverer still.  
My God, my strength, in whom I trust, the buckler I embrace,  
the horn of my salvation still, and my most high strong place.   

verse 3 I on the Lord will call, who praise hath worthily deserved:  
so shall I from mine enemies be sure to be preserved.  
verse 4 The sorrows of encroaching death, about me did abound:  
the torrents of ungodly men, did me with fear confound.   

verse 5 Hells sorrows compassed me about with horror and despairs,  
and horrid death before the time prevented me with snares.  
verse 6 I when distressed called on the Lord, and cried to God with tears:  
he from his Temple heard my voice, my cries did pierce his ears.   

verse 7 The earth than shaken and trembled all, as ready to o'erturn:  
the hills foundations shaken were, because God's wrath did burn.  
verse 8 There from his nostrils went a smoke, which mounted up on high:  
and from his mouth, fire, did devour, coals kindled were thereby.   

verse 9 He also did bow down the heavens and did in state descend:  
and darkness did in threatening clouds below his feet attend.  
verse 10 And he upon a cherub road, and did most swiftly fly:  
yea, on the wings of all the winds, his flight was raised high.   

The second part.  

verse 11 He darkness made, his secret place, his Tent him round about,  
dark waters were, and clouds most thick from skies in state stretched out.  
verse 12 And at the glorious brightness then, that did go him before:  
thick clouds did pass with hailstones joined, and coals of fire in store.   

verse 13 The Lord too thundered in the heavens, the highest did give out  
his voice, fierce hailstones, and of fire coals burning all about.  
verse 14 Yea he his arrows sending forth, did scatter them each where:  
he dreadfully shot lightnings out, and they confounded were.   

verse 15 The waters channels then were seen, and world's main grounds in wrath:  
because, O Lord, of thy rebuke, and of thy powerful breath.  
verse 16 He from above to take me up, did send a message down:  
and did me draw from many floods that threatened me to drown.   

verse 17 He from my foe that had most force, did quickly set me free:  
and (for they were more strong than I) from all that hated me.  
verse 18 They me prevented in the day of my calamity:  
but yet the Lord was still the stay, on whom I did rely.   

verse 19 He brought me forth where there was room at liberty to be:  
he my delivery wrought, because he did delight in me.  
verse 20 According to my righteousness, the Lord rewarded me:  
and as my hands have still been pure, my recompense I see.    

The third part.  

verse 21 For of the Lord I kept the ways with reverence in my heart:  
and did not wickedly from God in any sort departed.  
verse 22 For all his judgements me before, I still did present see:  
and that which he commanded hath, I never put from me.   

verse 23 I likewise upright him before have thus sincerely served:  
and have from mine iniquity, myself with care preserved.  
verse 24 The Lord did therefore me reward as I have righteous been:  
and as my hands before his eyes appeared to be clean.   

verse 25 With him that is to mercy given, thou merciful wilt be:  
and thou wilt upright be with him that upright is with thee.  
verse 26 Thou with the pure to be most pure, wilt show thyself in love:  
and thou with them that froward are, wilt likewise froward prove.   

verse 27 For thou the poor that are distressed, wilt still preserve and guide:  
but wilt bring down the haughty looks that are raised up with pride.  
verse 28 For thou my lamp by thee revived, wilt beautify with light:  
thou Lord that art my God, wilt make my darkness shine most bright   

verse 29 For I by thee quite through a troop have run, not harmed at all:  
and being strengthened by my God, have leapt o'er a wall.  
verse 30 The way of God most perfect is, the Lord his word is tried:  
and he to all that trust in him, a buckler doth abide.    

The fourth part.  

verse 31 For (save the Lord) who is the God, whose power must us protect?  
or (save our God,) who is the rock where we may rest expect?  
verse 32 It only is the mighty God, who me with strength arrays:  
and by the grace that he affords, doth rectify my ways.   

verse 33 He makes my feet like to the hinds, their travel to endure:  
and on my places that are high, he makes me stand secure.  
verse 34 He so doth teach my hands to war, how ever I be weak:  
that by the vigour of mine arm, a bow of steel I break.   

verse 35 The shield of thy salvation too I have received from thee:  
thy right hand held me up, and great thy gentleness made me.  
verse 36 My steps enlarging where I walk, thou always art my guide:  
so that my feet by thee secured, did not so much as slide.   

verse 37 I have pursued and caught my foes, by whom I was annoyed:  
nor did I back again return, till they were quite destroyed.  
verse 38 I in such sort have wounded them, that they could never rise:  
whom grovelling falling at my feet, as abject I despise.   

verse 39 For thou hast girded me with strength to fight against my foe:  
and thou hast laid them under me, that did against me go.  
verse 40 Thou gav'st to me the necks of all the foes that me annoyed:  
that so all they that me do hate, might be by me destroyed.    

The fift part.  

verse 41 They did cry out in hope of help, but there was none to save,  
even to the Lord they cried aloud, but he no answer gave.  
verse 42 Then did I beat them small as dust, when with the wind it meets:  
and I did cast them out despised, as dirt upon the streets.   

verse 43 Thou of the heathen mad'st me head, from people's strive free:  
a people whom I have not known, shall servants be to me.  
verse 44 Assoon as they but hear of me, they shall obey me all:  
the strangers too to me themselves submit with reverence shall.   

verse 45 The strangers borne in foreign parts, shall vanish all away:  
and them even where they secret live, a terror shall dismay.  
verse 46 The Lord doth live, and let my rock for ever blessed be:  
exalted be the God that gives salvation unto me.   

verse 47 It is my God doth me avenge of all that me gainstand:  
and doth so many people bring, that I may them command.  
verse 48 He saves me from my foes, yea thou o'er them that rise 'gainst me,  
dost lift me up, and thou me from the violent didst free.   

verse 49 I therefore will give thanks to thee, the heathen (Lord) among:  
and to thy name the praises due, shall ever be my song.  
verse 50 He gives his King deliverance great, and mercy shows at need  
to this anointed evermore, to David and his seed.     

Psal. XIX.  
Sing this as the 14. Psalm.  

THe glory of Almighty God, the heavens do make us know:  
the firmament his handy work to all the world doth show.  
verse 2 Day unto day effectually doth utter forth a speech:  
and (though in darkness) knowledge clear even night to night doth teach.   

verse 3 They have no speech nor words at all, their meaning to declare:  
and yet their voice without these helps, is current every where.  
verse 4 Their line through th' earth is gone, their words to the world's end have run:  
a tabernacle, he in them hath set up for the Sun.   

verse 5 Which as a Bridegroom is, that from his chamber comes with grace:  
rejoicing as a strong man doth, with speed to run a race.  
verse 6 He from the East at first doth take his progress to all parts:  
then goes his circuit to the West, and heat to all imparts.   

verse 7 The Lord his law converts the soul, and perfect is always:  
his testimony is most sure, and makes the simple wise.  
verse 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and do rejoice the heart:  
and his commandment most pure, to th'eyes doth light impart.   

verse 9 The Lord his fear is always clean, and doth for ever stay:  
the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous every way.  
verse 10 They should be wished far more than gold, even then much gold refined,  
than honey, or the honey comb, more sweet unto the mind.   

verse 11 Thy servant is by means of them, admonished to amend:  
and on observing of the same, great profit doth depend.  
verse 12 But oh, who well can understand what faults he doth commit?  
these sins of mine that are concealed, in mercy, Lord, remit.   

verse 13 Lord, keep me from presumptuous sins, let them o'er me not reign:  
then from the great transgression free, I upright shall remain.  
verse 14 My speeches and my secret thoughts, let them accepted be:  
great God, that art my only strength, and hast redeemed me.    

Psal. XX.  
Sing this as the 14. Psalm.  

STill may the Lord give ear to thee, when troubles would deject:  
and let the name of jacobs' God thee from all harm protect.  
verse 2 And from his sanctuary still, let him send help to thee:  
and from fair Zion his delight, still mayst thou strengthened be.   

verse 3 These offerings that are made by thee, let him keep still in mind:  
and let thy sacrifice when burnt, a good acceptance find.  
verse 4 Let him according to thy heart, bless what thou dost design:  
until thy counsel (prospering well,) all crowned with success shine.   

verse 5 We will in thy salvation joy, in our God's name we will  
our banners boldly rear: the Lord all thy desires fulfil.  
verse 6 I know that his anointed now, the Lord makes safe to stand:  
he hears him from his holy heaven, with strength of his right hand.   

verse 7 In Chariots some, and some to trust in horses are inclined:  
but we the name of our great God, will ever keep in mind.  
verse 8 They suddenly are all brought down, and fallen from their great height:  
but we again are risen up, and now do stand upright.   

verse 9 Save us, O Lord, by thy great power, that nothing may appall:  
and let the King give ear to us in time when as we call.    

Psalm XXI.  

THe King, O Lord, in thy great strength shall much contentment take,  
and him how greatly to rejoice, shall thy salvation make.  
verse 2 That which his heart affected most, to give, thou didst agree:  
and what his lips requested had, was not kept back by thee.   

verse 3 For he of goodness doth from thee (ere sought) the blessings get:  
thou of pure gold upon his head, a Crown dost freely set.  
verse 4 He asked life of thee, and thou the same to him didst give:  
even length of days for evermore, that he might always live.   

verse 5 In thy salvation surely great, his glory shines most bright:  
thou hast him graced with majesty, and honour at the height.  
verse 6 For thou, O Lord, for evermore hast him most blessed made:  
and by thy countenance hast made him to be exceeding glad.   

verse 7 For in the Lord the King doth trust, of the most high beloved:  
in safety through his mercy kept, he never shall be moved.  
verse 8 Thou by thy hand shalt find all out, thine enemies that be:  
and thy right hand shall find out these that malice bear to thee.   

verse 9 Thou like a fiery furnace shalt them make, whilst in thine ire  
the Lord in wrath shall swallow them, they shall be food for fire.  
verse 10 Thou from the earth shalt raze their fruit, lest they more mischief breed:  
and from amongst the sons of men, thou shalt destroy their seed.   

verse 11 For they against thee to do evil, most fond did intent:  
a wicked plot they did devise, but cannot work their end.  
verse 12 Thou therefore shalt make them turn back, when thou thy shafts shalt place  
upon thy strings, made ready all to fly against their face.   

verse 13 In thine own strength O mighty Lord be thou exalted still:  
so then with cheerful voices sing, and praise thy power we will.    

Psal. XXII.  
Sing this as the 11. Psalm.  

MY God, my God, why hast thou me forsaken, why art thou  
so far from helping me, and from my words of roaring now?  
verse 2 O God, all day to thee I cry, yet am not heard by thee:  
and all the night when others rest, I cannot silent be.   

verse 3 But thou most holy art, O thou that of thine Israel,  
inhabitest as due to thee, the praises that excel.  
verse 4 Our fathers all in thee did trust yea, they did trust in thee:  
and them (when as they were distressed) thou didst from danger free.   

verse 5 They unto thee did cry loud, and thou didst them relieve:  
they only placed their trust in thee, and nothing them could grieve.  
verse 6 But I am like a silly worm, no man in any wise:  
the object of men's obloquy, whom people do despise.   

verse 7 Who look upon me laughing now, their scorn so to bewray:  
with lip turned out, do shake their heads, and in derision say:  
verse 8 He hoped the Lord would save him still, his trust in him was such:  
let him deliver him, since he delights in him so much.   

verse 9 But thou art he out of the womb that didst me safely take:  
when I was on my mother's breasts, thou me to hope didst make.  
verse 10 I from the womb to be maintained, committed was to thee:  
and since my mother brought me forth, thou art a God to me.   

The second part.  

verse 11 Then be not thou far from me now, when trouble is so near:  
since there is none to give me help, unless that thou appear.  
verse 12 Ah many Bulls have compassed me, strong Bulls of Bashans' store.  
verse 13 They gaped on me with foaming jaws, as Lion's ramp and roar.   

verse 14 I am like water poured out, my bones in strength decay:  
my heart within my bowels faint, doth melt like wax away.  
verse 15 My strength is like a potsherd dried, my parched tongue cleaves fast  
unto my jaws: into the dust of death, thou brought me haste.   

verse 16 For dogs have compassed me about, th' assembly which did meet  
of wicked men, have me enclosed they pierced my hands and feet.  
verse 17 They used me so, that now by me my bones may all be told:  
so that amazed exceedingly, they staring me behold.   

verse 18 They (pitiless) my garments part, as spoils amongst them all:  
and for my Coat they do cast lots to whom it may befall.  
verse 19 But be not thou fare off, O Lord from me, whilst thus dismayed:  
O God, that only art my strength, make haste to give me aid.   

verse 20 Let thou from danger of the sword, my soul delivered be:  
and from the dogs devouring power, set thou my darling free.  
verse 21 Preserve me from the Lion's mouth, that watcheth for a prey:  
for from the horns of unicorns, thou Lord hast heard me pray.   

verse 22 And to my brethren I with joy will magnify thy name:  
and where thy Saints assembled are, thy praises will proclaim.  
verse 23 Give praise all ye unto the Lord, whom sacred fear doth fill:  
come honour him all jacobs' seed, and Israel's, fear him still.    

The third part.  

verse 24 For he hath not despised nor loathed, whom he afflicted did spy:  
nor hide his face from him, but heard when he to him did cry.  
verse 25 And in the congregation great, my praise shall be of thee:  
My vows before them who him fear, shall all be paid by me.   

verse 26 The meek shall eat and filled be, and they due praise shall give:  
who seek sincerely to the Lord, your hearts shall ever live.  
verse 27 The worlds ends all remember shall, and to the Lord convert:  
all sorts of nations unto thee, due honour shall impart.   

verse 28 For to the Lord who mighty is, the kingdom doth belong:  
and he is only governor, the nations all among.  
verse 29 Earth's far ones eat, and worship shall: all who to dust descend,  
shall how to him, and his own soul, none can from death defend.   

verse 30 A seed shall faithfully him serve, and to the Lord it shall  
even for a generation still, accounted be by all.  
verse 31 They shall come, and his righteousness unto a people show:  
that shall be born, who clearly then that he did this shall know.     

Psal. XXIII.  
Sing this as the 21. Psalm.  

THe Lord of all, my Shepherd is, I shall from want be free:  
verse 2 He makes me in green pastures lie, and near calm streams to be.  
verse 3 He doth restore my soul, and leads the way that I should take:  
into the paths of righteousness, even for his own names sake.   

verse 4 Though through the vale of deaths black shade, I walk, I'll fear no i'll:  
thou art with me, thy rod and staff afford me comfort still.  
verse 5 Thou for my food, before my foes a table dost bestow:  
and dost with oil anoint my head, and makest my cup o'erflow.   

verse 6 With mercy, goodness, all my days shall surely follow me:  
and in the Lords own house, I will a dweller ever be.    

Psal. XXIV.  
Sing this as the 21. Psalm.  

THe earth belongs unto the Lord, and all that it contains:  
the world that is inhabited, and all that there remains.  
verse 2 For the foundation of the same, he on the Seas did lay:  
and also hath established it, upon the floods to stay.   

verse 3 Who to the hill that is the Lords, with glory shall ascend?  
and who within his holy place, shall standing him attend?  
verse 4 Even he whose hands are clean, whose heart is pure, who hath forborn  
to lift his soul to vanity, and hath not falsely sworn.   

verse 5 That man for certain from the Lord, the blessing shall obtain:  
and from the God that saves his soul, shall righteousness attain.  
verse 6 This is of them that seek to him, the generation right:  
even of all them that truly seek, (O jacobs' God) thy sight.   

verse 7 Lift up your heads, O ye strong gates, be ye uplifted all,  
doors everlasting, and come in the King of glory shall.  
verse 8 Who is the King of glory now? the Lord who strong is found,  
and mighty, even the Lord, whose might in battle is renowned.   

verse 9 Lift up your heads, O ye strong gates, even lift ye them up all,  
doors everlasting, and come in the King of glory shall.  
verse 10 Who is this King of glory now, he that commands as his  
the hosts of heaven and earth, their Lord, the King of glory is.    

Psal. XXV.  

TO thee I lift my soul O Lord, I trust in thee.  
verse 2 My God, let me not be ashamed, nor foes triumph o'er me.  
verse 3 Let none of them have shame, who do on thee depend:  
but who without a cause transgress, let shame on them attend.   

verse 4 Show me thy ways, O Lord, and teach thy paths to me:  
verse 5 And lead me forth instructed so, that I thy truth may see.  
Thou only art that God, who me deliver must:  
and all the day what ever comes, in thee I only trust.   

verse 6 Thy tender mercies, Lord, in thy remembrance hold:  
and all thy loving kindnesses, for they were still of old.  
verse 7 My sins in time of youth, let them forgotten be:  
according to thy mercy, Lord, and goodness, think on me.   

verse 8 The Lord is ever good, and upright unto all:  
he therefore sinners in the way, will teach, lest they should fall.  
verse 9 The meek he always will in judgement guide aright:  
and to the meek, lest they go wrong, will bring his way in sight.   

verse 10 The Lord his paths even all, are truth and mercy still,  
to those that keep his covenant, and not transgress his will.  
verse 11 That so thy name, O Lord, may greater glory win:  
although it be exceeding great, yet pardon thou my sin.   

verse 12 What man is he that fears the Lord within his herd?  
the knowledge how to choose his way, he shall to him impart.  
verse 13 His soul shall dwell at ease, as thus instructed well:  
his seed inherit shall the earth, and there in safety dwell.   

verse 14 The Lord his secret shows to them that fear him right:  
to them, that so they may grow wise, his Covenant gives light.  
verse 15 To look up to the Lord, mine eyes are ever set:  
for he my feet when they are snared, shall pluck out of the net.   

verse 16 With comfort turn thy face, and mercy to me show:  
for I am very desolate, and with distress brought low.  
verse 17 The troubles of my heart are many ways enlarged:  
oh! bring me out from all those evils, with which my heart is charged.   

verse 18 On my affliction look, and in what pain I live:  
the sins that I committed have, in mercy all forgive.  
verse 19 Behold my foes, for now their number is grown great:  
and with a cruel hatred, they do me extremely hate.   

verse 20 O! keep my troubled soul, and strait deliver me:  
and let me never be ashamed, because I trust in thee.  
verse 21 O! let integrity and uprightness me save:  
because on thee I only wait, that I may comfort have.   

verse 22 O! thou the only God, that dost salvation give:  
thy Israel from trouble free, that he in peace may live.    

Psal. XXVI.  
Sing this as the 14. Psalm.  

IVdge me, O Lord, for I have walked in mine integrity:  
I shall not slide, for on the Lord I ever did rely.  
verse 2 Examine me, and me, O Lord, prove thou in every part:  
search out the secrets of my reynes, and dive within my heart.   

verse 3 For I thy loving kindness keep continually in sight:  
and in the way of thy pure truth, I still have walked right.  
verse 4 I have not sat with persons vain, that of their folly vaunt:  
and with dissembling hypocrites, I will abhor to haunt.   

verse 5 Of them that study to do ill, I all the meetings hate:  
and will not with the wicked sit in show, to seem their mate.  
verse 6 I my untainted hands will wash, in innocency still:  
and so thine altar, I, O Lord, with comfort compass will.   

verse 7 That with a grateful voice I may proclaim the thanks I own:  
and all thy works which wondrous are, with admiration show.  
verse 8 The habitation of thy house, I, Lord, have loved well:  
and of thy honour too, the place where it doth use to dwell.   

verse 9 Let not my soul be gathered in, with theirs that sinners be:  
nor yet my life with cruel men, from blood that are not free.  
verse 10 Within whose hands continually, vile mischief doth repair:  
and their right hand abundantly, still tempting bribes do snare.   

verse 11 But I in mine integrity, shall walk secured by thee:  
redeem thou me, and of thy grace, be merciful to me.  
verse 12 Now in a place that is most even, my foot doth firmly rest:  
the Lord whereas his Saints do meet, shall still by me be blessed.    

Psal. XXVII.  
Sing this as the 21. Psalm.  

THe Lord my light and safety is, how can I frighted be?  
the Lord is of my life the strength, what fear can trouble me?  
verse 2 When wicked foes to eat my flesh, against me war did make:  
they strait did stumble, and fell down, a prey for me to take.   

verse 3 Though even an host against me pitch, no fear can taint my breast:  
though raging war against me rise, in this secure I rest.  
verse 4 This one thing from the Lord I asked, which I will ever crave:  
that in the Lord's house all my days, I may a dwelling have.   

verse 5 The beauty of the Lord therein to see and to admire:  
and in his Temple earnestly, at all times to inquire.  
verse 6 For his pavilion me shall hide in stormy times, and he  
in his Tents secret, me shall hide, and on a rock set me.   

verse 7 Now shall my head be raised o'er all my foes that me annoy:  
then in his Tabernacle, I will offerings make of joy.  
verse 8 Then will I sing, yea, to the Lord, my song of praise shall be:  
hear, Lord, when with my voice I cry, in mercy answer me.   

verse 9 Seek ye with earnest care my face, when thou didst say to me:  
my heart, Lord, I will seek thy face, did answer strait to thee.  
verse 10 Hid not thy face, nor put away thy servant in thine ire:  
thou hast me helped (my safeties God) do not from me retire.   

verse 11 When both my father utterly, and mother me forsake:  
the Lord that never fails to his, will kindly me up take.  
verse 12 Teach thou, O Lord, thy way to me, and guide me by thy grace,  
a strait plain path: because of foes, that all my steps do trace.   

verse 13 Give me not o'er unto my foes, for witnesses that lie  
against me risen are, and such as breathe out cruelty.  
verse 14 I fainted had, unless I had believed that I should see  
the Lords great goodness in the land of them that living be.   

verse 15 Upon the Lord wait constantly, with courage always stored:  
and he will fortify thy heart, I say, wait on the Lord.    

Psal. XXVIII.  
Sing this as the 21. Psalm.  

O Lord my rock, to thee I cry, then be not silent so  
to me, lest else I grow like them down to the pit that go.  
verse 2 Hear thou my supplications voice, while as I cry to thee:  
whilst toward thy most sacred place, my hands up lifted be.   

verse 3 Draw me not with the wicked hence, and with them that do ill:  
who to their neighbours speak in peace, their hearts whilst mischiefs fill.  
verse 4 As their designs and deeds deserve, Lord recompense their pains:  
and as their hands have been employed, so let them reap their gains.   

verse 5 The Lords great works, works of his hands, since they contemn as vain:  
he shall them utterly destroy, and not build them again.  
verse 6 Now blessed be the Lord of hosts, who still to his is near:  
because the voice of my desires he graciously did hear.   

verse 7 The Lord is still my only strength and shield, that me doth save:  
my herd did firmly trust in him, and help from him I have.  
My heart therefore itself with joy, exceedingly doth raise:  
and therefore him I with my song, continually will praise.   

verse 8 The Lord is still a strength, which them from danger shall defend:  
a strength to his anointed one, that saves him to the end.  
verse 9 Preserve thy people, Lord, and bless thine own inheritance:  
give also food to them, and them for evermore advance.    

Psal. XXIX.  
Sing this as the 33. Psalm.  

GIve freely to the Lord, all ye that do excel in might:  
give glory to the Lord, and strength, as due to him of right.  
verse 2 Give him the glory of his name, and (humbly bowed) afford,  
in beauty of true holiness, due honour to the Lord.   

verse 3 The Lords voice on the waters is, the God of glory blessed  
doth thunder, and the Lord doth too, on many water's rest.  
verse 4 The Lords voice powerful is, and doth in majesty exceed.  
verse 5 It Cedars breaks, the Lord breaks them that Lebanon doth breed.   

verse 6 He makes them likewise like a Calf to skip, though firm they stood:  
even Lebanon and Schirton too, like unicorns young brood.  
verse 7 The Lords voice parts the flames of fire, and doth the desert shake:  
verse 8 The wilderness of Kadesh oft to shake the Lord doth make.   

verse 9 The Lord his voice makes hinds to calve, & makes the forest's bare:  
and in his Temple every one, his glory doth declare.  
verse 10 The Lord doth sit upon the floods the Lord for ever reigns.  
verse 11 The Lord will give his people strength, & bless with peace their pains.    

Psal. XXX.  

O Lord, thou hast me lifted up, I therefore will praise thee:  
and hast not them that are my foes, made to rejoice o'er me.  
verse 2 O Lord my God, thou oft with plaints importuned waste by me:  
and when my hopes exhausted were, I healed was by thee.   

verse 3 O Lord thou hast my grieved soul brought up, even from the grave:  
lest to the pit I should go down, thou me alive dost save.  
verse 4 Sing to the Lord, O ye his Saints, and thanks to him impart:  
whilst thinking on his holiness, with a delighted heart.   

verse 5 His anger doth not long endure, life from his favour springs:  
though cloudy night with mourning set, the morning comfort brings.  
verse 6 By prosperous success, made presume, I then most foolish proved:  
and did with confidence affirm, I never shall be moved.   

verse 7 My mountain by thy favour, Lord, was made most strong to be:  
but when thou once didst hide thy face, it strait did trouble me.  
verse 8 I unto thee, O mighty Lord, most earnestly did cry:  
and I my supplication made unto the Lord on high.   

verse 9 What profit can my blood afford, if death my days not spare:  
shall senseless dust give praise to thee? shall it thy truth declare?  
verse 10 Lord lend an ear to my complaint, and from thy seat above,  
with tender pity look on me, and, Lord, my helper prove.   

verse 11 Thou hast for me my mourning turned, that it may dancing be:  
thou hast put off my sackcloth, and with gladness girded me.  
verse 12 To th'end my glory may thee praise, and never silent be:  
O Lord my God, I will give thanks for ever unto thee.    

Pssal. XXXI.  
Sing this as the 18. Psalm.  

LOrd, let me never be ashamed, I put my trust in thee:  
and in thy righteousness, with speed come and deliver me.  
verse 2 Bow down thine ear attentively, and give me help with speed:  
be thou my rock and house of strength, to save me when I need.   

verse 3 For thou my rock and fortress art, who me secure dost make:  
Lord, therefore lead, and guide me still, even for thy own names sake.  
verse 4 Pull me out of the net which they for me laid privily:  
because thou art the only strength whereon I do rely.   

verse 5 Into thy hand I do commit my spirit to rest with thee.  
O Lord, that art the God of truth, thou hast redeemed me.  
verse 6 Those people all I highly hate, who given to be unjust,  
do lying vanities regard: but, Lord, in thee I trust.   

verse 7 I in thy mercies will rejoice, for thou my toil hast seen,  
and in adversity my soul by thee well known hath been.  
verse 8 Thou hast not shut me up into his hand that is my foe:  
thou freely didst enlarge my feet, at liberty to go.   

verse 9 Have mercy Lord upon me now, for I in trouble call:  
mine eye consumed is with grief, my belly, soul, and all.  
verse 10 For lo, my life with anguish wastes, sighs breathe my years away:  
my sin extinguish doth my strength, my very bones decay.   

verse 11 I was reproached by foes, but most by neighbours all about:  
by mine acquaintance feared, they fled that looked on me without.  
verse 12 I am forgotten out of mind, as who long since did dye,  
and I am like a vessel crushed, that left with scorn doth lie.   

verse 13 Of many I the slander heard, whom fear each where surprised,  
whilst they consulting by all means, to take my life devised.  
verse 14 But I, O Lord, for all cheese ills, have trusted still in thee:  
I ever confidently said, thou art a God to me.   

verse 15 My times are in thy hand, me from the hand of foes set free,  
and from all them that spend their power in persecuting me.  
verse 16 Make thou the favour of thy face upon thy servant shine:  
and for thy boundless mercy's sake, save me as one of thine.   

verse 17 O Lord, let me not be ashamed, for I thy help did crave:  
but let the wicked be ashamed, and silent in the grave.  
verse 18 Let lying lips be silenced quite, which do abuse all trust,  
and grievous things speak with contempt & p●ide, against the just.   

verse 19 What goodness hast thou kept, O Lord, for them who fear thee right?  
and done for them who trust in thee, even herein mortals sight.  
verse 20 The secret of thy presence them from pride of ma● shall hide:  
they in thy Tent from strife of tongues in secret shall abide.   

verse 21 Then blessed for ever be the Lord, who guarding me from wrong,  
hath wondrous kindness shown to me, within a City strong.  
verse 22 22 For in my haste, I said, I am cut from before thine eyes:  
yet thou my supplications voice didst hear, and all my cries.   

verse 23 O love the Lord all ye his Saints, for he the faithful guards,  
and them that proudly are disposed, abundantly rewards.  
verse 24 Courageous be and confident, and he shall strength afford,  
that comfort may your hearts, all ye whose hope is in the Lord.    

Psal. XXXII.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

THat man most blessed is, unto whom what he hath done amiss  
is pardoned freely, and whose sin in mercy covered is.  
verse 2 The man is blessed to whom the Lord doth not impute his sin:  
and whose pure spirit, still well disposed, there is no guile within.   

verse 3 My weary bones did all grow old, when silence me possessed:  
whilst I through roaring all day long, a stranger was to rest.  
verse 4 For, Lord, on me both day and night, thy heavy hand did lie:  
my moisture turned to Summer's drought, with parching heat is dry.   

verse 5 I did to thee my sins declare, and not to hide them strive:  
I said I will confess my faults, and thou didst them forgive.  
verse 6 For this when as thou may'st be found each godly one shall pray  
to thee; the floods of waters great, shall trouble him no way.   

verse 7 Thou art to me an hiding place, and me from harm shalt free  
with songs that do deliverance sound, thou shalt encompass me.  
verse 8 I thee with knowledge will instruct and teach what way to go:  
and I will guide thee by mine eye, that thou may'st prosper so.   

verse 9 Then be not like the horse or mule, which do not understand:  
whose mouth, lest they come near to thee, a bridle must command.  
verse 10 A world of sorrows shall be poured upon the wicked all:  
but him that in the Lord doth trust, his mercy compass shall.   

verse 11 All ye that righteous are, be glad, and in the Lord rejoice:  
and ye that upright are in heart, shout with a cheerful voice.    

Psal. XXXIII.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

O All ye righteous in the Lord, yourselves with joy delight:  
for praise is a most comely thing for them that are upright.  
verse 2 With Harp that sounds melodiously, give praise unto the Lord:  
songs with a ten stringed instrument, and Psaltery afford.   

verse 3 A song to him all made of new, sing with a cheerful voice,  
and strive to play most skilfully, with a loud sounding noise.  
verse 4 For of the Lord the powerful word is right to every one,  
and his great works which wondrous are, even all in truth are done.   

verse 5 He righteousness and judgement doth love most entirely still;  
the goodness likewise of the Lord, the earth o'er all doth fill.  
verse 6 Strait by the Lords most powerful word, the heavens created were:  
and by the breath came from his mouth, even all the hosts are there.   

verse 7 He gather doth as on a heap, sea-flouds that restless roar.  
and doth engross the tumbling gulfs, as treasures in his store.  
verse 8 Let all the earth unto the Lord a humble reverence bear:  
and all the world's inhabitants, let them be filled with fear.   

verse 9 For he did only speak the word, and it was quickly done:  
he as he pleased did command, and it stood established soon.  
verse 10 The counsels of the heathen all, the Lord doth bring to nought:  
and makes the people's fond designs, to no effect be brought.   

verse 11 But yet the counsel of the Lord doth stand for ever fast:  
and every thought that he conceives, from age to age doth last.  
verse 12 The nation unto whom the Lord is God, most blessed is:  
the people in inheritance, whom he hath chused for his.   

verse 13 The Lords allseeing eye looks down from heaven, that is so high;  
and all the sons of mortal men, such as they are doth spy.  
verse 14 He from that seat of glory, there where he with state doth reign,  
exactly doth observe them all, that on the earth remain.   

verse 15 The very hearts of all alike, he fashioneth each where,  
and all their works as they deserve, by him considered are.  
verse 16 There is no King, whom of an host the multitude can save,  
and by much strength, a mighty man can no delivery have.   

verse 17 A horse for safety trusted to, is but a thing most vain,  
nor shall he any one to save, by his great strength attain.  
verse 18 Behold the Lord his eye is on them whom his fear doth fill,  
and upon them, who place their hope in his great mercy still.   

verse 19 That he may save their souls from death, in spite of threatening ills,  
and that he may keep them alive, when famine others kills.  
verse 20 Our soul the Lord continually with longing doth expect:  
he only is our help, he is the shield doth us protect.   

verse 21 And therefore shall our heart in him be joyful by his grace:  
because we in his holy name, our confidence did place.  
verse 22 O let thy mercy mighty Lord, upon us always be:  
according as with confidence, our hope is still in thee.    

Psal. XXXIV.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

TO bless the Lord, I at all times my souls chief powers will strain:  
his praise shall always in my mouth, continually remain.  
verse 2 My soul for ever in the Lord, her boast shall only make:  
the humble ones shall hear thereof, and shall great pleasure take.   

verse 3 O come, and hearty with me, the Lords great praise proclaim:  
and let us altogether joined, exalt his holy name.  
verse 4 I humbly sought unto the Lord, and he to me gave ear:  
and freely did deliver me, from all that I did fear.   

verse 5 They earnestly did look to him, and strait were lightened all:  
their faces so made confident, no shame could them appall.  
verse 6 This poor man cried, the Lord gave ear to hear how he was grieved:  
and strait from all his miseries, in mercy him relieved.   

verse 7 The Angel of the Lord of hosts, encampeth them about  
who him do fear; and when distressed, from danger leads them out.  
verse 8 How that the Lord our God is good, come taste and clearly spy:  
blessed is the man that doth on him with confidence rely.   

verse 9 O ye that of the Lord are Saints, to fear him set your mind:  
for they that him do rightly fear, no kind of want shall find.  
verse 10 The Lions young are hungry oft, and suffer want of food;  
but they that seek the Lord, shall want nothing at all that's good.   

The second part.  

verse 11 Come ye my children near to me, and to my words give ear:  
I will you teach to understand, how ye the Lord should fear.  
verse 12 What man is he who doth desire his life should lengthened be:  
and loveth to have many days, that so he good may see?   

verse 13 Then have a care to keep thy tongue, that it from ill abstain;  
and set a watch upon thy lips, that them no fraud may stain.  
verse 14 Depart from ill, and to do good, bend all thy power and skill:  
seek earnestly to purchase peace, yea, and pursue it still.   

verse 15 The Lord doth on the righteous look, with an observing eye,  
yea, and his ears when they complain, are open to their cry.  
verse 16 Against them all who mischief work the Lord doth set his face,  
so their remembrance to cut off from th'earth in every place.   

verse 17 The righteous cry, and strait the Lord doth unto them give ear,  
and they out of their troubles all, by him delivered are.  
verse 18 The Lord to them doth still draw near, that broken are in heart,  
and safety doth afford to them, whose souls in anguish smart.   

verse 19 The troubles that afflict the just, in number many be:  
but yet at last out of them all, the Lord doth set him free.  
verse 20 The Lord with care keeps all his bones, what everdoe befall:  
that not so much as one of them can broken be at all.   

verse 21 Them that to wickedness are given, even evil at last shall slay:  
who hate the righteous, they shall be vast desolations prey.  
verse 22 Of all that servants are to him, the Lord the souls doth save:  
and they shall not be desolate, in him their trust that have.     

Psal. XXXV.  

Pled thou my cause, O Lord, with them that do contend with me:  
& fight against them that to fight, against me bended be.  
verse 2 Take up in haste thy shining shield, thy buckler take in hand,  
and when that I in danger am, to give me secure stand.   

verse 3 Draw out the spear, and stop their course, that my pursuers be:  
and say for comfort to my soul, thou shalt be saved by me.  
verse 4 Let them confounded be with shame, to take my soul that strive:  
let them rurned back confounded be, who do my hurt contrive.   

verse 5 Let them prove like unto the chaff, that flies before the wind:  
and let the Angel of the Lord chase all are so inclined.  
verse 6 In darkness wrap their doubtful way, and let it slippery prove:  
and let the angel of the Lord afflict them from above.   

verse 7 For causelessly they in a pit, me with their net did watch:  
which they without a cause have digged, therein my soul to catch.  
verse 8 Let ruin seize him unawares: the net he did withal,  
let it him catch, and let him in that same destruction fall.   

verse 9 My soul shall in the Lord rejoice, salvation glad to see  
from him, and all my bones shall say, who (Lord, is like to thee?  
verse 10 Who doth the poor deliver all, from him that is too strong:  
yea, even the poor and indigent, from him that doth him wrong.   

The second part.  

verse 11 False witnesses against me rose, their malice so to show:  
and laid those things unto my charge, which I did never know.  
verse 12 And for the good that I had done, they mischief did return:  
even to the spoiling of my soul, in place of a good turn.   

verse 13 But as for me, when they were sick, I clothed with sackcloth, mourned:  
my soul with fasting humbled was, my prayer to me returned.  
verse 14 With him as brother, or as friend, I did myself behave:  
I bowed down sad, as one that wails his mother in the grave.   

verse 15 But they were glad whilst I was grieved, all gathered in one crew:  
the abjects gathered, wounding me, and I the same not knew.  
verse 16 With hypocrites that haunting feasts, in scoffing do delight:  
they breaking jests on my distress, did gnash their teeth for spite.   

verse 17 O Lord, how long beholdest thou this? from their destructions send  
my soul relief; from Lion's young, my only one defend.  
verse 18 And so will I give thankes to thee, where great assemblies are:  
and solemnly proclaim thy praise, where people most repair.   

verse 19 Let not my foes o'er me rejoice, that wrongfully so be:  
nor let them wink with scornful eyes, that without cause hate me.  
verse 20 For they do never speak of peace, but always have in hand,  
deceitful things, against them that are quiet in the land.    

The third part.  

verse 21 Yea, they against me did their mouth wide open up in spleen:  
and scorning said, aha, aha, our eye hath now it seen.  
verse 22 Thou this, O Lord, thyself hast seen, no longer silent be:  
O thou that art my only Lord, be now not far from me.   

verse 23 Stir up thyself, and strait awake, my judgement to attend,  
O thou that art my God and Lord, come where I must contend.  
verse 24 According to thy righteousness, judge thou, O Lord, of me:  
and let me not when they rejoice, their scorned object be.   

verse 25 Let them not say within their hearts, ah, we would have it thus:  
nor let them say with vaunting words, he swallowed is by us.  
verse 26 Let them ashamed, and ruined fall, who joy my harm to see:  
and cloth them with disgrace and shame, who do insult o'er me.   

verse 27 Let them that love my righteous cause, all shout for joy with me:  
and say, the Lord be praised, who loves his servants good to see.  
verse 28 And of thy righteousness, my tongue to speak shall never spare:  
and of thy glorious praise to speak, shall be all day my care.     

Psal. XXXVI.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

OF wicked ones within my heart, the great transgression says:  
there is no fear before his eyes, of God in all his ways.  
verse 2 For he himself doth flatter still in his own eyes, as clear,  
till his abhorred iniquity, most hateful doth appear.   

verse 3 Iniquity and vile deceit, the words he speaks all are:  
he to be wise, and to do good, hath quite left off all care.  
verse 4 He when in bed, with thoughts retired, doth muse of mischief still:  
he walks a way that is not good, and not abhorreth ill.   

verse 5 Thy mercy Lord, thee in the heaven continually attends:  
and Lord, thy faithfulness itself unto the clouds extends.  
verse 6 Thy righteousness, like mountains high, and like a groundless deep  
thy judgements are, both man and beast O Lord, thou safe dost keep.   

verse 7 How is thy kindness excellent, O God it therefore brings  
men's sons to put their trust beneath the shadow of thy wings.  
verse 8 They with the fatness of thy house, well satisfied shall be:  
and of thy pleasures streams to drink, they shall be made by thee.   

verse 9 For, lo, of life so much beloved, the fountain is with thee:  
and in thy light, the height of light we shall for ever see.  
verse 10 To them, O Lord, that know thee right, thy kindness still impart:  
and unto them thy righteousness, that upright are in heart.   

verse 11 Let not the foot of pride presume my opposite to prove:  
let not their hand who wicked are, have power me to remote.  
verse 12 The workers of iniquity, a fall doth there surprise:  
they are cast down, and by no means shall able be to rise.    

Psal. XXXVII.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

FRet not thyself because of them that doers are of ill:  
nor envy those that happy seem, whilst working mischief still.  
verse 2 For like the grass, they shall be soon cut down (a moment's prey:)  
like herbs arrayed with fading green, they whither shall away.   

verse 3 Trust always firmly in the Lord, and labour to do good:  
so thou inhabit shalt the land, and be assured of food.  
verse 4 And in the Lord alone likewise, thyself all times delight:  
and he with all thy hearts desires, shall freely thee requite.   

verse 5 Commit thy way unto the Lord, that he may it direct:  
repose on him, and he will cause thy purpose take effect.  
verse 6 And he shall make thy righteousness as clear as is the light:  
and make thy judgement like the Sun, when mounted at the height.   

verse 7 Rest on the Lord, wait patiently, fret not though one prevail  
in all his way, or that his plots though wicked, never fail.  
verse 8 Abstain from wrath, and from the rage of a transported will:  
and no way fret thyself with thoughts that do provoke to ill.   

verse 9 For of all such as mischief work, the ruin is at hand:  
but they that wait upon the Lord inherit shall the land:  
verse 10 Wait but a space, for here to be, the wicked shall not stay:  
mark but the place where he did haunt, it vanish shall away.   

The second part.  

verse 11 But they that meekly are disposed, the earth inherit shall:  
and with abundance of true peace, shall be delighted all.  
verse 12 The wicked man against the just doth plot with all his sleight:  
and he upon him frowardly doth gnash his teeth for spite.   

verse 13 The Lord shall in derision have the man that doth these things:  
for he beholds the hastening day, that his confusion brings.  
verse 14 Their sword is drawn, their bow is bend, who are inclined to ill:  
the poor and needy to cast down, them that are just to kill.   

verse 15 Their sword shall enter their own heart, & so shall wound them sore:  
and all their bows shall broken be, not fit for service more.  
verse 16 A little thing yields more content to him that upright lives:  
than to the wicked multitude, the world's abundance gives.   

verse 17 For all the arms shall broken be of them that wicked are:  
but to uphold the righteous still, the Lord will have a care.  
verse 18 The Lord of them that upright are, the days doth clearly know:  
and their inheritance secured, times power cannot o'erthrow.   

verse 19 When dangerous times engender fear, they shall from shame be free:  
and in the days of famine too, they satisfied shall be.  
verse 20 But wicked men shall perish quite, and who Gods wrath provoke:  
they like the fat of lambs shall melt, and vanish all in smoke.    

The third part.  

verse 21 The wicked man doth borrow oft, but hath no care to pay:  
the righteous man doth mercy show, and freely gives away.  
verse 22 For, lo, by such as he hath blessed, the earth shall be enjoyed:  
and they that cursed are, by him shall wholly be destroyed.   

verse 23 The good men's steps all by the Lord, are ordered aright:  
yea, and in every way of his, he highly doth delight.  
verse 24 And though he fall, he utterly shall not be cast away:  
because the Lord whom he adores, doth with his hand him stay.   

verse 25 I have been young, and now am old, yet have I never seen  
the just man left; nor that his seed for bread have beggars been  
verse 26 He mercifully dareth still, his seed is blessed therefore.  
verse 27 Depart from what is ill, do good, and dwell for evermore.   

verse 28 For, lo, the Lord doth judgement love, & will his Saints not leave:  
he will cut off the wicked seed, and still his own will save.  
verse 29 The righteous by inheritance, shall still the land retain,  
and in the same eternally, inhabitants remain.   

verse 30 The mouth of him that righteous is, doth speak of wisdom's height:  
yea, and his tongue of judgement too, is ever talking right.  
verse 31 For of his God, the sacred law doth in his heart abide,  
by which directing all his ways, his steps shall never slide.    

The fourth part.  

verse 32 The wicked for the righteous man, is watching every way,  
and seeks continually the means that strait he kill him may.  
verse 33 The Lord will not abandon him, a prey into his hand:  
nor yet will him condemn, when as he to be judged doth stand.   

verse 34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall thee exalt  
t' enjoy the land, when wicked men are razed, thou see it shalt.  
verse 35 In power (even to be very great) I did the wicked see:  
and spreading forth himself at large, like to a green Bay three.   

verse 36 Yet strait he vanished so away, that seeking him (amazed)  
no monument was left behind, from records he was razed.  
verse 37 Mark but the perfect, and behold the upright man a space:  
for of that man most certainly, the end is ever peace.   

verse 38 They that transgress, together all shall be destroyed no doubt:  
and of the wicked, still the end is to be rooted out.  
verse 39 But the salvation of the just, is of the Lord above:  
and in the time of their distress, he still their strength doth prove.   

verse 40 The Lord shall help them, and them free from those that are unjust,  
and them from danger shall secure, because in him they trust.     

Psal. XXXVIII.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

LEt me not in thy wrath, O Lord, rebuked be by thee:  
and whilst thine indignation burns, refrain from chastening me.  
verse 2 Thine arrows do so deeeply wound, I can no longer stand:  
and from above to press me down, I feel thy heavy hand.   

verse 3 O fall my flesh, no part is sound, thy wrath so works within,  
and in my bones there is no rest, through horror of my sin.  
verse 4 For mine iniquities (alas) gone o'er my head all be:  
and like a heavy burden now, too heavy are for me.   

verse 5 How that my wounds most loathsome are their stinking doth declare:  
because of my great foolishness, they quite corrupted are.  
verse 6 I troubled am, and am bowed down with such a weight of woe,  
that all the day long desolate, I ever mourning go.   

verse 7 For a disease that loathsome is, doth in my loins about,  
so that in all my body now, there is no parcel sound:  
verse 8 I am so feeble, lo, become, and broken very sore,  
that of my heart disquieted, the anguish makes me roar.   

verse 9 Lord, all my thoughts I have poured forth, that thou my state may'st see,  
and how my soul dissolves in sighs, it is not hid from thee.  
verse 10 My panting heart doth trembling quake, my strength doth quite decay;  
as for mine eyes, their wont light is gone from me away.   

verse 11 My lovers and my friends of late, all from my sore retire;  
my frighted kinsmen stand afar, no more with me entire.  
verse 12 Who seek my life, lay snares for me, that they may me surprise:  
who seek my hurt, of mischief speak, and fraud all day devise.   

The second part.  

verse 13 But I as one that was quite deaf, nothing to hear would deign,  
and as a man that was quite dumb, from speaking did abstain.  
verse 14 Thus was I wholly like unto a man that doth not hear:  
and in whose mouth, as sealed up, there no reproofs appear.   

verse 15 Because, O Lord, with fervent zeal, I still do hope in thee:  
I do not doubt, O Lord my God, but thou wilt answer me.  
verse 16 For I said, hear me lest they else rejoice o'er me with pride:  
they magnify themselves 'gainst me, when as my foot doth slide.   

verse 17 For I am ready strait to halt, as being troubled sore:  
and my great sorrow growing still, is ever me before.  
verse 18 For mine iniquity at large, shall be declared by me;  
and for the sin I did commit, I sorrowful will be.   

verse 19 But lo, my foes are lively all, and they are strong indeed;  
and they that hate me wrongfully, in number do exceed.  
verse 20 They too that render ill for good, mine adversaries prove,  
of disposition opposite, because I goodness love.   

verse 21 Forsake me not, O Lord my God, nor yet far from me part:  
make haste, O Lord, to give me help, who my salvation art.     

Psal. XXXIX.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

I Said I will look to my ways, lest that my tongue should stray;  
before me whilst the wicked is, a bit my mouth shall sway.  
verse 2 I big with thoughts, did silent sit, and even from good abstained,  
till smothered sorrow swelled more high, by being thus restrained.   

verse 3 My heart at last did kindle so, as all inflamed within,  
and having deeply mused a space, thus did my tongue begin.  
verse 4 Lord, make me know mine end; what is the measure of my days,  
that I may know how frail I am, and wretched many ways.   

verse 5 Behold thou hast made all my days a hand-breadth but to be:  
and all mine age (as but a dream) is nothing before thee.  
And verily (lo) every man though seeming to be great,  
is altogether vanity, even at his best estate.   

verse 6 Man surely in a shadow walks, disquieted in vain,  
and though not knowing for whose use, heaps riches up with pain.  
verse 7 And now, O Lord, perplexed thus, what thing do I attend?  
my expectation doth on thee continually depend.   

The second part.  

verse 8 From my transgressions that exceed, in mercy set me free,  
and make me not a prey to fools, that they may scoff at me.  
verse 9 I did with silence seal my mouth, I opened it no more:  
because I knew that it did flow from thee whom I adore.   

verse 10 Thy stroke which doth most deeply wound, remove from me I pray:  
I by the blow of thy strong hand, consumed am away.  
verse 11 When thy rebukes for sin correct, thou makest man's beauty dye  
like to a moth, and every man is surely vanity.   

verse 12 Lord, hear my prayer, and to my cry vouchsafe thine ear to lend:  
and (as displeased) hold not thy peace, whilst floods of tears I spend.  
For to my grief I now with thee a stranger am become:  
yea, and as all my fathers were, a sojourner from home.   

verse 13 O that I may recover strength, in mercy Lord, spare me,  
before I go away from hence, and so no more must be.     

Psal. XL.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

I Patiently expecting long, did on the Lord depend:  
and bowing down unto my cry, he strait his ear did lend.  
verse 2 He brought me from the horrid pit, and from entangling clay,  
than set my feet upon a rock, and did direct my way.   

verse 3 A new song in my mouth he placed, God's praises to record.  
it many shall behold, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.  
verse 4 Blest is the man that on the Lord with confidence relies,  
and who doth not respect the proud, nor them that follow lies.   

verse 5 O Lord my God, how many are the works that thou hast wrought,  
and these things towards us, of which thou for our good haste thought?  
They cannot well in order all be reckoned up to thee:  
if I should show, or speak of them, they cannot numbered be.   

verse 6 Thou sacrifice nor offering, Lord, didst not at all desire:  
mine ears thou openedst, and for sin no offering didst require.  
verse 7 Then did I confidently say, lo, now I come to thee:  
and in the volume of thy book, it written is of me.   

verse 8 I take delight to do thy will, O thou my God that art:  
yea, and thy law to be observed, is still within my heart.  
verse 9 I have thy righteousness preached in the congregations sight:  
thou knowst, Lord, I did not refrain my lips from speaking right.   

verse 10 I have not hid thy righteousness from others in my heart:  
I thy salvation did to all, and faithfulness impart.  
verse 11 I in the Congregation too, where people most repaired,  
thy loving kindness and thy truth, to show have never spared.   

The second part.  

verse 12 Thy tender mercies from me Lord, withhold not, let me have  
thy loving kindness and thy truth, for ever me to save.  
verse 13 Ills numberless have compassed me, and mine iniquities  
have taken hold upon me so, I cannot raise mine eyes.   

verse 14 My hairs in number they exceed, my heart doth faint at last:  
But, Lord, be pleased to set me free, Lord, to my help make haste.  
verse 15 Let them confounded fall with shame, that would my soul destroy,  
and drive them backward with disgrace, that wish me to annoy.   

verse 16 Let them (so to reward their shame,) still desolate abide,  
that say to me, aha, aha, of purpose to deride.  
verse 17 Let them rejoice, and all be glad in thee, that seek to thee:  
let thy salvations lovers say, the Lord exalted be.   

verse 18 I'm poor and needy, yet the Lord of me a care doth take:  
thou my deliverer art, and help, my God, no tarrying make.     

Psal. XLI.  

He blessed is, that still the poor consider doth with care:  
for him the Lord will then preserve, when times most dangerous are.  
verse 2 The Lord will save him, and him keep alive, and he shall be  
blessed on the earth, thou from the will of foes wilt keep him free.   

verse 3 The Lord will strengthen him, when as he languishing doth lie:  
thou all his bed wilt make, to it when sickness doth him tie.  
verse 4 I oft have said in my distress, have mercy, Lord, on me,  
and heal my wounded soul, for I have sinned against thee.   

verse 5 Mine enemy's detracting still, do seek to wound my fame;  
then talk they thus, when shall he dye? when perish shall his name?  
verse 6 And if he come to visit me, of vanity he vaunts:  
his heart heaps sin up, which abroad he tells, whereas he haunts   

verse 7 Those that me hate, do whisper all together against me:  
against me they devise, all what they think can hurtful be.  
verse 8 A heavy mischief now say they, doth surely him surprise,  
and he is now so far pressed down, that he shall never rise.   

verse 9 Yea, he that was my inward friend, whom most I trusted to,  
who of my bread did eat, his heel hath lift against me too.  
verse 10 But thou to me that am distressed, thy mercy, Lord, extend,  
and raise me up again, that I may them requite in th'end.   

verse 11 That thou dost favour me, by this I know it sure to be,  
because that my proud enemy doth not triumph o'er me.  
verse 12 And me in mine integrity, thou always dost sustain:  
thou dost me set before thy face, where I shall still remain.   

verse 13 Blest be the Lord, even Israel's God, protecting it from ill,  
from everlasting as hath been, to everlasting still.    

Psalm XLII.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

EVen as the Hart whilst hot, doth pant, at water brooks to be,  
so doth my soul transported pant, that longs, O God, for thee.  
verse 2 My soul doth thirst for God, for God that liveth evermore,  
when shall I come, that so my God I may appear before?   

verse 3 Both day and night, I for my meat have only tears of mine,  
whilst they at all times say to me, where is this God of thine?  
verse 4 I, when these things I call to mind, pour out my soul alone,  
for with the multitude of late, I many times have gone.   

verse 5 I to God's house did go with them, with voice of praise and joy,  
and with a multitude that then did holy day enjoy.  
verse 6 O why art thou (my soul) cast down, what thus doth trouble thee?  
hope thou in God, I'll yet him praise for his regard to me.   

The second part.  

verse 7 O God, my soul is quite cast down, I thee remember will,  
from jordan and from Hermons bounds, and from the little hill.  
verse 8 While as thy water spouts make noise, deep unto deep doth call,  
thy swelling billows and thy waves are passed o'er me all.   

verse 9 His loving kindness yet the Lord will still command all day:  
his song shall be all night with me, to my life's God I'll pray.  
verse 10 I will say, why my God and rock hast thou forgotten me?  
and why should I by foes oppressed, an abject mourner be?   

verse 11 As with a sword within my bones foes wound me, who combine  
and daily do upbraid me thus, where is this God of thine?  
verse 12 O why art thou (my soul) cast down, what doth disquiet thee?  
hope thou in God, I'll yet him praise, my God, and good to me.     

Psal. XLIII.  
Sing this as the 21. Psalm.  

IVdge me, O God, my cause against th'ungodly nation plead,  
from the deceitful and unjust, me still in safety lead.  
verse 2 For of my strength thou art the God, why dost thou me disdain?  
and whilst insulting foes oppress, why mourn I still in vain?   

verse 3 That they may lead me in my course, send out thy truth and light:  
let them show me thy holy hill, and Tabernacles right.  
verse 4 Then will I to God's Altar go, to God my only joy;  
yea, and to praise thee, O my God, I will my Harp employ.   

verse 5 O why art thou (my soul) cast down, what doth disquiet thee?  
hope thou in God, him yet I'll praise, my God and good to me.    

Psal. XLIV.  

O God, our ears have often heard, when by our fathers told,  
thy wondrous works wrought in their days, and in the times of old.  
verse 2 How thou didst drive the heathen out, and plant them with thy hand,  
and thou the people didst afflict, and cast out of the land.   

verse 3 They by their swords got not the land, nor did their arm them save;  
but thy right hand, thy arm the light, thy gracious countenance gave.  
Because in mercy thou to them, thy favour didst impart:  
verse 4 From jacob freedom strait command O God, my King thou art.   

verse 5 We will through thee push down our foes, & all their power despise;  
we through thy name will tread them down, that dare against us rise.  
verse 6 For in my bow to put my trust, I never will descend:  
and well I know that mine own sword shall no way me defend.   

verse 7 But by thy power from all our foes, we are delivered thus,  
and thou hast put them all to shame, that hatred had to us.  
verse 8 We praise thy name for evermore, in God all day we boast.  
verse 9 But thou hast cast us off with shame, and leadest not forth our host.   

verse 10 Thou makest us from our enemies, that we turn basely back,  
and they that hate us (as their prey) our scattered spoils do take.  
verse 11 Thou hast us given as sheep for meat, where ever we conversed,  
and hast amongst the heathen us (as quite despised) dispersed.   

verse 12 Thy people that thou ownd'st so long, thou dost even sell for nought;  
and thou dost not increase thy wealth, by what their price hath brought  
verse 13 Thou dost expose us a reproach, by neighbours pointed out,  
the object of contempt and scorn, to all are round about.   

The second part.  

verse 14 Amongst the heathen thou makest us a common byword be,  
and all the people shake their heads, when ever they us see.  
verse 15 Ah my confusion me before, doth still upbraid my sight;  
and of my face the very shame doth hide me from the light.   

verse 16 Even for the base reproachers voice, that doth blaspheme and taunt;  
and for the self avenging foe, that of his power doth vaunt.  
verse 17 All this we suffer, and we yet have not forgotten thee,  
and with thy covenant we are from dealing falsely free.   

verse 18 Nor is our heart turned backward thus, in any sort to stray,  
nor have our steps declined at all, abandoning thy way.  
verse 19 Even though thou sore hast broken us, of Dragons in the place;  
and with the shadow of pale death, hast covered us a space.   

verse 20 If ever we of our great God, the name forgotten have,  
or if our hands outstretched, ought from a strange God did crave:  
verse 21 Shall not our God exactly soon search out if this hath been?  
by whom the deeps of every heart (all masks removed) are seen?   

verse 22 Yea, lo, O Lord us for thy cause all day long they do kill:  
as sheep for slaughter singled out, we are reputed still.  
verse 23 Why sleepest thou, O thou that art our Lord? with speed awake,  
arise in mercy, do not us for evermore forsake.   

verse 24 Thy face that was our comfort erst, why dost thou hide from us?  
and our affliction dost forget, and our oppression thus?  
verse 25 For, lo, our soul with anguish charged, down to the dust doth bow;  
yea, and unto the very earth, our belly cleaveth now.   

verse 26 Arise, O Lord, that now from thee we may have aid at need,  
and for thy tender mercy's sake, redeem thou us with speed.     

Psal. XLV.  
Sing this as the 26. Psalm.  

MY heart with matter richly stored, for subject hath the King:  
as doth a ready writer's pen, my tongue makes haste to sing.  
verse 2 Thou than men's children art more fair, grace poured is in store  
into thy lips, God therefore thee hath blessed for evermore.   

verse 3 O thou that art most mighty, gird thy sword upon thy thigh,  
with all thy glory that is great, and with thy majesty.  
verse 4 For meekness, truth, and righteousness, ride prosperously in state,  
and thy right hand shall teach to thee, things terrible and great.   

verse 5 Sharpe are thine arrows in the heart of the King's enemies all,  
by means whereof, the people are brought under thee to fall.  
verse 6 Thy Throne, O God for ever is, and ever in thy sight:  
the sceptre that thy kingdom sways, it is a sceptre right.   

verse 7 Thou righteousness dost love, ill hate: God, even thy God therefore,  
anointed thee above thy mates, with oil of joy in store.  
verse 8 Of Aloes, Cassia, Myrrh to smell, thy garments all are made,  
out of thy ivory rooms, by which they made thee to be glad.   

verse 9 Amongst thy women, honoured much, King's daughters there did stand,  
the stately Queen in Ophir's gold was placed at thy right hand.  
verse 10 O daughter now consider well, with ears to hear inclined,  
thy people, and thy father's house, call never more to mind.   

The second part.  

verse 11 And so thy beauty by the King, shall be desired the more,  
for certainly he is thy Lord, and humbly him adore.  
verse 12 The daughter of industrious Tyre, there with a gift shall be:  
even of the people the most rich, shall seek for grace to thee.   

verse 13 The daughter of the King within, all glorious is, and fair,  
her clothing all of gold most pure, is exquisitely rare.  
verse 14 She all in robes by needle wrought, brought to the King shall be:  
the dainty Virgins of her train, shall blushing come to thee.   

verse 15 They with rejoicing shall be brought, and with great gladness all,  
and in the palace of the King, all enter freely shall.  
verse 16 For fathers left (that were austere) kind children kiss thy hands,  
whom thou as Princes may'st prefer to govern in all lands.   

verse 17 I will thy name from age to age, make still remembered be:  
the people therefore ever shall give praises unto thee.     

Psal. XLVI.  

THe mighty God, our refuge is and strength on which we ground:  
a help when trouble doth afflict, still ready to be found.  
verse 2 Though all the earth should be removed, no fear can us appall:  
nor though amidst the tumbling deeps, the mountains high should fall.   

verse 3 Though all the waters thereof roar, and troubled, stormy prove,  
though even the mountains all to shake, the swelling thereof move.  
verse 4 A river is, whose streams shall make God's City glad to prove,  
the Tabernacles holy place, which the most high doth love.   

verse 5 God in the midst of her remains; nought shall her move at all,  
and even right early, when she needs, God always help her shall.  
verse 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms all strange terrors did dismay:  
he utter did his thundering voice, the earth did melt away.   

verse 7 The Lord of hosts with glory great, doth still with us remain,  
and jacobs' God our refuge is, who will his own maintain.  
verse 8 Come, and behold what wondrous works have by the Lord been wrought,  
what desolations on the earth he hath most justly brought.   

verse 9 He to the end of all the earth, stern wars to peace doth turn,  
he breaks the bow, he cuts the spear, and makes the Chariots burn.  
verse 10 Be still and know that I am God, and I exalted will  
among the heathen be, and in the earth exalted still.   

verse 11 The Lord of hosts with glory great, doth still with us remain,  
and jacobs' God our refuge is, who will his own maintain.    

Psal. XLVII.  
Sing this as the 45. Psalm.  

O All ye people let your joys, applauding hands express,  
and with the voice of triumph too, your shouts to God address.  
verse 2 For, lo, the Lord that is most high, is highly to be feared,  
a mighty King, o'er all the earth his Throne in state is reared.   

verse 3 He shall subdue the people all, us for their Lords to know,  
and prostituted at our feet, shall lay the nations low.  
verse 4 Of our inheritance for us, he shall the chooser prove,  
of jacob the excellency, whom he did dear love.   

verse 5 Our God did with a mighty shout, triumphantly ascend,  
the Lord most solemnly the sound of trumpet did attend.  
verse 6 Sing praises unto God, to him with songs due praise afford,  
sing praises unto our great King, sing praise with one accord.   

verse 7 Because o'er all the spacious earth, our God is only King,  
his heavenly praise in holy hymns, with understanding sing.  
verse 8 Our God above the nations all, doth reign as only great,  
and in his throne of holiness, doth sit installed with state.   

verse 9 The Princes of the people meet, even Abraham's Gods who be,  
the shields of th'earth belong to God, exalted high is he.    

Psal. XLVIII.  
Sing this as the 46. Psalm.  

THe Lord is great, and greatly he is to be praised still,  
both in the City of our God, and in his holy hill.  
verse 2 Mount Zion joy of all the earth, doth for her Scite excel,  
on whose north part the City stands, where the great King doth dwell.   

verse 3 In these her lofty Palaces, our God is clearly known,  
even for a refuge most secure, acknowledged by his own.  
verse 4 For, lo, the Kings assembled all, that were esteemed of worth,  
and by a league all strictly bound, together did go forth.   

verse 5 They did behold, and so amazed, as wondering at his might,  
strait troubled were exceedingly, and took a speedy flight.  
verse 6 Fear seized them there, and pain like hers, that hath a child to bear.  
verse 7 Thou Tarshish ships asunder all, dost with an East wind tear.   

verse 8 As we have heard, so have we seen, there where the Lord doth reign,  
even in the City of our God, God will it still maintain.  
verse 9 Thy mercies to contemplate, Lord, our thoughts oft bended we,  
amidst that Temples holy bounds, which sacred is to thee.   

verse 10 According to thy name, O God, thy glorious praise so sounds  
o'er all the earth: and thy right hand in righteousness abounds.  
verse 11 Let Zion's mount rejoice, and glad let judah's daughters be,  
because of these thy judgements all, which they so clearly see.   

verse 12 Go, compass Zion round about, consider well her bounds,  
and count exactly with yourself, her stately swelling rounds.  
verse 13 Remark how she is fortified, her Palaces behold,  
that unto your posterity, it may by you be told.   

verse 14 For this God is our only God for ever to abide:  
and even till death dissolve us quite, he will be still our guide.    

Psal. XLIX.  
Sing this as the 45. Psalm.  

YE people all attentive be to this that I proclaim:  
all ye the world's inhabitants, give ear unto the same.  
verse 2 Aswell you of the vulgar sort, as those of noble race:  
you that are rich, you that are poor, all here come take a place.   

verse 3 My mouth shall now of wisdom speak, and of my heart in me,  
the very meditation shall, of understanding be.  
verse 4 I now a Parable to hear, mine earnest ears will bend,  
a mystery upon my Harp, to utter I intent.   

verse 5 In stormy times why should I fear, or be but brought to doubt,  
when of my heels th'iniquity shall compass me about.  
verse 6 They that do trust in worldly wealth, which doth their minds enchant,  
and of their riches which abounds, do vainly love to vaunt:   

verse 7 Not one of them his brother can redeem in any way.  
nor can they unto God at all, for him a ransom pay.  
verse 8 Their soul's redemption precious is, it doth for ever rest:  
verse 9 That he should not corruption see, but live for ever blessed.   

verse 10 For he beholds the wise men dye, and part from what they have:  
the fool likewise, and brutish gone, their wealth to others leave.  
verse 11 They think their houses still shall last, their dwelling places stand  
unto all ages, and they call by their own names their land.   

verse 12 Yet even the man that honoured is, is not long here to stay,  
but like the beasts that judgement want, in silence slips away.  
verse 13 This way of theirs their folly is, who do vain thoughts admit,  
yet do their heirs approve their words, as Oracles of wit.   

The second part.  

verse 14 Death shall upon them feed, whilst they like sheep lie in the grave:  
and they that upright are, of them shall the dominion have.  
In the bright morning time, and who did most of power presume,  
borne from their dwelling, in the grave their beauty shall consume.   

verse 15 But God my soul deliver will, from power of the grave:  
for when by all abandoned else, he then shall me receive.  
verse 16 Be not afraid when one grows rich, rich as the world accounts,  
and that his house with glory graced, in reputation mounts.   

verse 17 For he shall go as bare from hence, as coming from the womb:  
nor shall that pomp attend him more, at most than to the Tomb.  
verse 18 Though while he lived, he blessed his soul, enjoying what is dear,  
and men thee praise, as being wise, that seekest contentment here.   

verse 19 He to the generation shall, of his old fathers go:  
but they shall never see the light, to be made happy so.  
verse 20 A man that is the most esteemed, and doth not wisdom ply,  
is but like to the very beasts that altogether dye.     

Psal. L.  

THe mighty God hath spoke, yea, even the Lord,  
and called all the earth to hear his word,  
from where the rising sun doth first give light,  
to where it going down gives place to night.  
verse 2 From Zion fair, which he hath loved dear,  
beauty's perfection, God hath shined clearly.   

verse 3 Our God shall come and not keep silence more,  
a fire shall waste before him, tempests roar  
verse 4 About him, he to th'heavens from high shall call,  
and th'earth, that he may judge his people all.  
verse 5 Gather my Saints together to me quickly,  
with me who did by offering Covenant strictly.   

verse 6 His righteousness, the heavens shall then declare,  
for God himself is judge, my people hear.  
verse 7 Hear Israel, I will speak, and witness will  
against thee, I am God, even thy God still.  
verse 8 For sacrifices, offerings burnt to move me,  
which I should still have seen, I'll not reprove thee.   

verse 9 Out of thy house, no Bullock will I have,  
nor yet out of thy folds the He Goats crave.  
verse 10 All beasts are mine, that in the forests are,  
and cattles that on thousand hills repair.  
verse 11 I every fowl do know of all the mountains,  
the fields wild beasts are mine, that taste the fountains.   

verse 12 If I were hungry, I would not thee tell:  
the world is mine, and what therein doth dwell.  
verse 13 Will I the flesh of Bulls eat up for food?  
or yet of Goats, as thirsty, drink the blood?  
verse 14 Offer to God thy thanks without delaying,  
unto the Lord most high, thy vows all paying.   

verse 15 And in the day of trouble, call on me,  
thou shalt me praise, whilst I deliver thee.  
verse 16 But God saith to the wicked, how darest thou  
my statutes show, or take my Covenant now  
verse 17 Into thy mouth, since that thou hat'st instruction,  
and casts my words away to thy destruction?   

verse 18 With any thief thou sawest, thou didst consent,  
and with adulterers, to take part waste bend.  
verse 19 Thou giv'st thy mouth to evil, and to thy shame  
most cunningly thy tongue deceit doth frame:  
verse 20 Thou sittest and speakest things against thy brother,  
thou slanderest the Son even of thy mother.   

verse 21 Thus still in all these things thou hast gone wrong,  
whilst I (as careless) did keep silence long,  
And thou thereby didst fond think of me,  
that I was altogether like to thee:  
But I at last most sharply will reprove thee,  
and order them before thine eyes to move thee.   

verse 22 Now think on this, who God in mind not bear,  
lest I you suddenly in pieces tear.  
Whilst there is none that can deliverer be:  
who offereth praise, doth glory give to me.  
verse 23 And who doth order right his conversation,  
I will to him of God show the salvation.   

Another of the same.  

THe mighty God, the Lord hath said, the earth must all attend,  
from whence the Sun at first doth rise, till where it doth descend.  
verse 2 Out of dear Zion the most fair, even at the very height  
that beauty can attain unto, our God hath shined most bright.   

verse 3 Our God shall come, and shall not then keep silence any more,  
a fire before him shall consume, great storms about him roar.  
verse 4 He from above with majesty, unto the heavens shall call,  
and to the earth below, that he may judge his people all.   

verse 5 Go, and together gather strait, all them my Saints that be,  
those that have made by sacrifice, a Covenant with me.  
verse 6 And even the heavens most clearly shall his righteousness declare,  
for God himself doth sit as judge, to punish or to spare.   

verse 7 Hear, O my people, and I'll speak, O Israel, and I will  
against thee testify, I am thy God, even thy God still.  
verse 8 For sacrifices that were due, I will not challenge thee;  
nor for  offerings, not discharged continually to me.    

The second part.  

verse 9 I with no Bullock from thy house, will have my altar stored;  
nor will I deign to take the Goats which all thy folds afford.  
verse 10 For every beast belongs to me, that any forest fills,  
and all the cattles that do graze upon a thousand hills.   

verse 11 Each flying fowl is known to me, that any mountain yields;  
and all wild beasts abroad are mine, which stray alongst the fields.  
verse 12 If I were hungry, it at all I would not tell to thee,  
since that the world, and her great wealth, doth all belong to me.   

verse 13 What need have I, that I should eat the flesh of Bulls for food,  
or yet that I to quench my thirst, should drink of Goats the blood?  
verse 14 Give for a sacrifice to God, praise from a thankful mind;  
and pay thy vows to the most high, as thou thyself didst bind.   

verse 15 And call on me when trouble comes, that so thou saved may'st be;  
for I thee then deliver will, and thou shalt honour me.  
verse 16 But to the wicked, why shouldst thou (says God) my statutes name?  
why should thy mouth, so much profaned, my Covenant proclaim?    

The third part.  

verse 17 Since thou abhorring discipline, wilt not instructed be,  
and that my words as of no worth, rejected are by thee.  
verse 18 Straight when thou didst behold a thief, thou ioynd'st with him in heart,  
and with adulterers dissolute, hast freely taken part.   

verse 19 Thou giv'st thy mouth to mischief still, discovering so thy mind:  
thy treacherous tongue to frame deceit, is naturally inclined.  
verse 20 Thou sittest securely (wretched man) thy brother bend to blame,  
and even of thine own mother's son, dost deeply wound the fame.   

verse 21 These things thou didst, I silent was, thou like thyself thought'st me,  
but I'll reprove thee, and them set in order before thee.  
verse 22 O now all you that God forget, consider this with fear,  
lest else, whilst none deliver can, I you in pieces tear.   

verse 23 Who gratefully doth offer praise, doth glory give to me:  
who rightly doth direct his way, shall God's salvation see.     

Psal. LI.  

HAve mercy (God) as I have found thy loving kindness many times,  
as thy compassions do abound, raze from my remembrance all my crimes.  
verse 2 Wash me from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin outright.  
verse 3 I my transgressions not deny, my sin is still before my sight.   

verse 4 I sinned 'gainst thee, even only thee, and in thy sight have done this ill,  
that so thou justified mightst be when speaking clear, when judging still.  
verse 5 Lo, I my shape (life entering in) did in iniquity receive:  
yea, even my mother me in sin did at the very first conceive.   

verse 6 Behold, thou dost desire, that in the inward parts still truth should be,  
and in the hidden parts within, thou shalt make wisdom known to me.  
verse 7 If thou with hyssop purge me all, then (Lord) I shall be cleansed quite:  
if thou wilt wash me, than I shall even then the snow be found more white.   

verse 8 Of joy and gladness make thou me to hear the long expected voice:  
that so the bones that were by thee in pieces broken, may rejoice.  
verse 9 Turn from these sins away thine eyes, that have commuted been by me.  
and let all mine iniquities be wholly blotted out by thee.   

verse 10 O God, create a heart in me, that is not tainted any way,  
and let a spirit within me be renewed by grace no more to stray.  
verse 11 Cast me not quite out of thy sight, as utterly contemned by thee,  
and thy most holy spirit and light, take never thou away from me.   

verse 12 Of thy salvation, Lord, to me, the solid joy again restore,  
and with thy spirit that is free, uphold thou me from falling more.  
verse 13 Then to transgressors, Lord, thy way most feelingly I will impart,  
and those that now do walk astray, by mine example shall convert.   

verse 14 Deliver me, O God, from blood, thou God that dost my safety bring;  
and how that thou art just & good, my tongue aloud shall always sing.  
verse 15 My lips, Lord open I desire, and by my mouth thou praised shalt be.  
verse 16 Thou dost no sacrifice require, else I would give it unto thee.   

verse 17  offering doth not thee delight, the sacrifices God doth prize,  
are broken spirits: a heart contrite, O God thou never wilt despise.  
verse 18 To Zion that doth grieved remain, when it thy pleasure is, do good,  
and of jerusalem again, build thou the walls as first they stood.   

verse 19 The sacrifice of righteousness shall then please thee, & offerings large,  
 offerings whole for gratefulness, with Bullocks shall thine altars charge.    

Psal. LII.  

O Mighty man, why dost thou boast of mischief, as secure?  
the boundless goodness of God doth continually endure.  
verse 2 Thy tongue profanely still inclined, all mischiefs deeps doth sound,  
and working like a razor sharp, doth give a dangerous wound.   

verse 3 That which is most extremely ill, thou more than good dost love:  
and more than righteousness to speak, thou lying dost approve.  
verse 4 Thou ever alldevouring words dost vehemently love:  
O thou vile tongue, that to deceive canst still so subtle prove.   

verse 5 God likewise shall destroy thee quite, he shall take thee away,  
plucked from thy place, and rooted out where they who live do stay,  
verse 6 They that to righteousness are given, shall likewise see it all,  
and with due reverence they shall fear, and laugh at him they shall.   

verse 7 Lo, here the man that made not God his strength, but trusted long  
in his great wealth, and made himself in his ill courses strong.  
verse 8 But I am in the house of God, like a green Olive tree,  
my trust still in God's mercy is, and shall for ever be.   

verse 9 I, Lord, for ever will praise thee, because thou hast done this,  
and on thy name will wait, for good before thy Saints it is.    

Psal. LIII.  
Sing this as the 46. Psalm.  

THe fool hath said within his heart, there is no God; they are  
corrupt, and wickedly have done, none to do good takes care:  
verse 2 God from the heavens did look down here upon men's sons, to see  
if any understood, that would to God a suitor be.   

verse 3 They wholly filthy are become, and all are backwards gone,  
and none of them doth any good, no not so much as one.  
verse 4 The workers of iniquity have they no knowledge all?  
who eat my people up as bread? on God they did not call.   

verse 5 There where there was no cause of fear, each thing did them affright:  
verse 6 For God the bones all scattered hath, of him that with great might  
Himself against thee doth encamp, that thee he may surprise,  
thou hast put them to shame, because that God did them despise.   

verse 7 O that unto thy Israel, from Zion might proceed,  
that great salvation, long looked for, which might their comfort breed.  
verse 8 When God shall bring from bondage back, these troops that are his choice:  
then ravished Israel shall be glad, and jacob shall rejoice.    

Psal. LIV.  
Sing this as the 46. Psalm.  

ALmighty God by thy great name, from danger me defend,  
and by the greatness of thy strength, to judge my cause attend.  
verse 2 The prayer that my heart pours forth, O God in mercy hear,  
and to the words that flow from me, vouchsafe to lend thine ear.   

verse 3 For strangers are raised up 'gainst me, and even my soul to get  
oppressors seek: they them before have God at all not set.  
verse 4 Behold how that the mighty God, doth help when I complain;  
the Lord is always joined with them, who do my soul sustain.   

verse 5 He certainly shall evil reward to foes that me annoyed,  
and in thy truth which never fails, let them be quite destroyed,  
verse 6 I sacrifices unto thee, most freely will afford,  
and I will praise thy holy name, for it is good, O Lord.   

verse 7 For he when I was much distressed, from trouble did me save,  
and on my foes mine eye hath seen all that my heart did crave.    

Psal. LV.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

O God incline thine ear to me, whilst earnestly I pray,  
and from my supplication now, turn not thyself away.  
verse 2 Attend unto me whilst I cry, and hear my moaning voice,  
I sadly mourn in my complaint, and make a heavy noise.   

verse 3 Because of th'enemies' voice, because of ill men that oppress;  
they cast sin on me, and in wrath their hate to me express.  
verse 4 My heart extremely pained within, as deeply suffering groans,  
and all the terrors death can give, are fall'n on me at once.   

verse 5 A mighty fear, a trembling strange make me confounded be;  
and melancholy horror now, hath quite overwhelmed me.  
verse 6 O like a Dove that I had wings, I said with grief oppressed!  
for than I strait would fly away, and so would be at rest.   

verse 7 Lo, than I wand'ring would far off some quietness acquire,  
and lodged amidst a wilderness, from all the world retire.  
verse 8 I by all means would travel thus, some hasty help to find,  
that I might from the tempest scape, and from the stormy wind.   

The second part.  

verse 9 Destroy, O God, and part their tongues, that joined in ill have been,  
for I have violence and strife within the City seen.  
verse 10 They on the walls thereof all day and night about it go,  
and in the midst of it remains much mischief, and much woe.   

verse 11 And wickedness amidst the same is still in every part,  
deceit and guile from out her streets, do not at all depart.  
verse 12 For it was not my foe me checked, I then could that abide,  
nor was I by my hater braved, from him I could me hide.   

verse 13 But it was thou, even thou, a man, mine equal, whom I loved;  
my self-thought friend, who did me lead by long acquaintance proved.  
verse 14 We oft together did consult in taking counsel sweet,  
and that we to God's house might go in company did meet.   

verse 15 Let death them seize, and let them go whilst yet alive, to hell;  
for wickedness whereas they lodge, and them among doth dwell.  
verse 16 But as for me, upon my God I fervently will call,  
and me the Lord shall save, that I shall have no harm at all.    

The third part.  

verse 17 I evening, morning, and midday, with a continual noise  
will cry, and fervently will pray, and he shall hear my voice.  
verse 18 My soul delivered is by him, that it in peace may be,  
from battle that against me was; for many were with me.   

verse 19 My God shall hear, and them afflict, he that of old abides,  
for since no change doth toss their state, no fear of God them guides.  
verse 20 He hath stretched forth his hands 'gainst such as be with him at peace,  
and he the covenant he made, hath broken with disgrace.   

verse 21 Whilst war was in his heart, more smooth than butter were his words,  
which though they gentle seemed like oil, were sharp like threatening swords.  
verse 22 Cast all thy burden on the Lord, and he shall thee support,  
and shall not suffer that the just be moved in any sort.   

verse 23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them (down, while as thy wrath doth burn)  
to  destructions fearful pit, whence they cannot return.  
The bloody and deceitful men, not half their days shall live,  
but I, O Lord, to trust in thee, myself will wholly give.     

Psal. LVI.  
Sing this as the Lamentation.  

BE merciful, O God, to me, whom man would swallow quite,  
he daily doth against me fight, oppressing me with spite.  
verse 2 Mine enemies to swallow me, all means do daily ply,  
for many do against me fight, O thou that art most high.   

verse 3 When jealous fears at any time with horror seize on me,  
than I retire me to my strength, and I will trust in thee.  
verse 4 I in my God will praise his word, in God my trust shall be,  
and I will never fear at all, what flesh can do to me.   

verse 5 By them each day maliciously, my words are wrested still,  
and they by bending all their thoughts, have aimed to do me ill.  
verse 6 They do together gather oft, they hide themselves in hate,  
they do observe each step of mine, when for my soul they wait.   

verse 7 Shall they then by iniquity, escape as they desire?  
O God cast thou the people down in thy consuming ire.  
verse 8 Thou counted hast my wanderings all, and to my ways dost look,  
my tears into thy bottle put, are they not in thy book?   

verse 9 Then shall mine enemies all turn back, when as I cry to thee,  
this most assuredly I know; for God is still for me.  
verse 10 In God his word, and in the Lord his word still praise I will.  
verse 11 I trust in God, and will not fear what man can do me ill.   

verse 12 To honour thee, O God, most high, I am engaged by vow;  
my praise to thee, (a grateful gift) shall from affection flow.  
verse 13 For thou hast saved my soul from death, wilt thou my feet not free  
from falls: that in their light who live, I walk may before thee.    

Psal. LVII.  
Sing this as the 44. Psalm.  

BE merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,  
for still my soul in all estates doth firmly trust in thee:  
Yea, to the shadow of thy wings, I always will retire,  
of these my great calamities, until the time expire.   

verse 2 I unto God that is most high, will cry till heard I be,  
even unto God that doth perform what needful is for me.  
verse 3 From their reproach would me devour, to save me, he shall send  
from heaven: yea, God his mercy shall and truth abroad extend.   

verse 4 My soul among fierce Lions is, I firebrands live among,  
even men whose teeth are spears and darts, & like sharp swords their tongue.  
verse 5 Be thou exalted, O my God, above the heavens in height,  
and let thy glory all the earth, be still above most bright.   

verse 6 They for my steps have laid a net, my soul is bowed withal:  
they digged a pit for me, but in the midst of it did fall.  
verse 7 My heart O God, well fixed is, well fixed is my heart,  
I will lift up my voice to praise, and I will sing with art.   

verse 8 Awake my glory up, awake my Harp and Psaltery:  
I will myself awake, ere day enlighten can the sky.  
verse 9 I will give praise to thee, O Lord, whereas the people throng,  
I cheerfully will sing to thee, the nations all among.   

verse 10 For, O, thy mercy which is great, doth to the heavens extend,  
thy spotless truth unto the clouds, for ever doth ascend.  
verse 11 Be thou exalted, O my God, above the heavens in height,  
and let thy glory all the earth be still above most bright.    

Psal. LVIII.  
Sing this as the 48. Psalm.  

O Congregation, do ye now speak righteousness indeed?  
O sons of men, do ye to judge all uprightly proceed?  
verse 2 Yea, you within your very heart work wickedness each way,  
and of your hands herein the earth, the violence you weigh.   

verse 3 The wicked from the very womb, estranged are from thee:  
they speaking lies, do go astray as soon as borne they be.  
verse 4 Even like a Serpent's poison, is the poison that they bear,  
and they are like the Adder deaf, that stoppeth up her ear.   

verse 5 Which will not hearken to their voice, that them to charm do strive,  
though learned enchanters all their charms most wisely do contrive.  
verse 6 Break thou O God, within their mouth, their teeth, though they be strong,  
break thou, O Lord, the cruel teeth of Lions that are young.   

verse 7 Let them all melt like running streams, and let his arrows all  
when as he bends his bow to shoot, as cut in pieces fall.  
verse 8 As melts a snail, let every one of them to ruin run,  
like women's birth mistymed, that they may never see the Sun.   

verse 9 Before your pots can feel the thorns, them take away he shall,  
both yet alive, and in his wrath as with a whirlwind, all.  
verse 10 The righteous shall rejoice, when as he doth the vengeance see,  
and in the blood of wicked men, his feet then wash shall he.   

verse 11 So verily a man shall say, the just rewarded are,  
and verily he is a God doth judge in th'earth each where.    

Psal. LIX.  

DEliver me, my God, from them that are mine enemies,  
defend me by thy power from them that up against me rise.  
verse 2 From them that work iniquity, in time deliver me,  
and save me from the violence of them that bloody be.   

verse 3 For, lo, they for my soul do wait, the mighty do combine  
against me, Lord, not for my sin, nor any fault of mine.  
verse 4 They without any fault of mine do run, and they (too bold)  
themselves prepare: awake in time to help me, and behold.   

verse 5 Lord God of hosts, thou Israel's God, the heathen to repress,  
awake: and do not pardon them, who wickedly transgress.  
verse 6 They at the evening all return, with such a noise they sound  
as doth a dog, and so they go about the City round.   

verse 7 Behold, with their blasphemous mouth, they belch out every where,  
and swords most sharp are in their lips, for who say they) doth hear?  
verse 8 But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them, and scorn the heathen vain.  
verse 9 I for his strength will wait on thee, for God doth me maintain.   

verse 10 The God whose mercy never fails, me ever shall prevent,  
and with my wish upon my foes, God shall my mind content.  
verse 11 Slay them not, lest my people it forget, and by thy might  
disperse, & bring them (Lord our shield) down from their wont height.   

verse 12 For their mouths sin, and for the words that from their lips do fly,  
let them be taken in their pride, because they curse and lie.  
verse 13 Consume, consume them, Lord, in wrath, that they no more may be,  
that God in jacob rules, make them o'er all the earth to see.   

verse 14 Let them at evening all return, and with a noise so sound,  
as doth a Dog: and let them go about the City round.  
verse 15 Let them go wand'ring up and down, whilst seeking meat to find,  
and if they be not satisfied, still fret within their mind.   

verse 16 But I thy power and mercy will, loud in the morning sound,  
for thou my refuge waste, and guard, when troubles did abound.  
verse 17 To thee, O God, that art my strength, my song shall ever be:  
for God is my defence, a God of mercy unto me.    

Psal. LX.  
Sing this as the 50. Psalm.  

THou hast cast off, and scattered us O God in thy disdain;  
thou hast most highly been displeased, O turn to us again.  
verse 2 Thou hast the earth to tremble made, thou hast it broken all;  
the breaches heal thereof, for it doth shake as like to fall.   

verse 3 Thou hast unto thy people shown things that are hard to think,  
and of astonishment, thou hast made us the wine to drink.  
verse 4 Thou hast a banner given to them, by whom thou art obeyed;  
that it, by reason of the truth, may boldly be displayed.   

verse 5 That thy beloved, delivered so, may be no longer thrall:  
save me O Lord, by thy right hand, and hear me when I call.  
verse 6 God in his holiness hath said, my joy I will not hide:  
I Succoths valley will meet out, and Sichem will divide.   

verse 7 Mine Gilead, mine Manasseh is, and Ephraim of my head  
the chief strength is, and juda still my law giver is made.  
verse 8 My wash pot Moab is, my shoe o'er Edom thrown shall be;  
but Palestina be thou glad, and that because of me.   

verse 9 Who by his means will me conduct unto the City strong?  
and that I may to Edom go, who will me lead along?  
verse 10 O God, wilt thou this not perform, who off us quite hadst cast?  
and thou, O God, who with our hosts didst not go in time past.   

verse 11 Give help unto us now in time, from troubles that exceed,  
for otherwise all help is vain that can from man proceed.  
verse 12 We shall through Gods enabling power, by valour gain renown,  
for he it is that in his wrath shall all our foes tread down.    

Psal. LXI.  

O God, unto my earnest cry, thine ear in mercy lend,  
and to the prayer that I make, with pity moved attend.  
verse 2 I from the end of all the earth, still unto thee will cry,  
when grieved in heart: then lead me to a rock more high than I   

verse 3 For thou hast been in every thing a shelter unto me,  
and a strong Tower, the which me from the enemy did free.  
verse 4 Within thy Tabernacle I will stay for ever still,  
and in the covert of thy wings, my whole trust place I will.   

verse 5 For thou, O God, unto my vows didst lend a ready ear;  
thou hast given me the heritage of those thy name that fear.  
verse 6 By thy great blessing, of the King thou wilt the life prolong,  
as many generations do, so shall his years last long.   

verse 7 He shall abide before our God, for ever him to serve:  
thy truth and mercy, O prepare, that they may him preserve.  
verse 8 So will I ever to thy name sing praises in due form:  
that daily I, the vows I made, may faithfully perform.    

Psal. LXII.  
Sing this as the 61. Psalm.  

MY soul still truly upon God with reverence doth attend:  
and my salvation comes from him, on whom I do depend.  
verse 2 He only my salvation is, my rock, for strength oft proved:  
he is for me a sure defence, I shall not much be moved.   

verse 3 How long will ye against a man imagine mischief all?  
you shall be slain like tottering forts, or like a bowing wall.  
verse 4 They but consult to cast him down from his excellency:  
lies please them, with their mouth they bless, but they curse inwardly.   

verse 5 O thou my soul wait patiently upon thy God alone;  
for, as for any hope at all, I save from him have none.  
verse 6 He only my salvation is, my rock, for strength oft proved:  
he is to me a sure defence, I no way shall be moved.   

verse 7 I my salvation in my God, and all my glory ground;  
my refuge, and my rock of strength, in God is only found.  
verse 8 At all times put your trust in him, ye people him before  
pour out your hearts: God is for us a refuge evermore.   

verse 9 The vulgar sort are vanity, the great men but a lie:  
in balance laid, they wholly are more light than vanity.  
verse 10 Trust not into oppression, nor be vain in robberies art,  
and if that riches do increase, set not on them your heart.   

verse 11 Even God himself hath spoken once, and this twice heard have I,  
That all th'excellency of power belongs to God on high.  
verse 12 For mercy also doth belong to thee, O Lord, alone:  
for thou according to his work, dost render to each one.    

Psal. LXIII.  
Sing this as the 44. Psalm.  

O God, thou art my God, and shalt be early sought by me;  
my soul doth thirst, my flesh doth long in dry parched lands for thee.  
verse 2 The greatness of thy mighty power, and glory so to see,  
as in thy Sanctuary erst thou hast been seen by me.   

verse 3 Because thy loving kindness, Lord, than life is far more worth,  
my lips shall always be employed, to sound thy praises forth.  
verse 4 Thus I will bless thee evermore, while as I life enjoy,  
in thy most holy name I will lift up my hands with joy.   

verse 5 My soul shall as with marrow, and with fatness pleased be,  
and then my mouth with joyful lips, shall give due praise to thee.  
verse 6 When laid upon my bed I still remember thee aright,  
and meditate on thee, even in the watches of the night.   

verse 7 Because that unto me a help thou hast been heretofore,  
still in the shadow of thy wings, I will rejoice therefore.  
verse 8 My soul with care most earnestly doth follow after thee;  
for thy right hand (a pillar strong) upholdeth always me.   

verse 9 But those that to destroy my soul, are bend to seek it so,  
into the very lower parts of all the earth shall go.  
verse 10 They by the cruel sword at last, shall violently fall;  
and unto subtle foxes they shall be a portion all.   

verse 11 Yet shall the King in God rejoice, and all by him that swear  
shall glory, and their mouths be stopped, that lying not forbear.    

Psal. LXIV.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

Hear thou, O God, while as I pray, the voice that goes from me,  
and let my life from fear of foes, preserved be by thee.  
verse 2 Hid me from plots of wicked men, contrived secretly,  
and from their insurrections all, that work iniquity.   

verse 3 Who whetted have their wounding tongues, as sharp as any swords,  
and like an arrow from a bow, discharge their bitter words.  
verse 4 That they may so in secret shoot, to make the perfect fall,  
they suddenly do shoot at him, and have no fear at all.   

verse 5 In an evil matter by themselves, they all encouraged be,  
and commune how to hide their snares, they say, who shall them see?  
verse 6 They for iniquities inquire, a search they throughly end,  
the thoughts and hearts of them are deep, who mischief do intent.   

verse 7 But God shall strait an arrow shoot, that it may them confound,  
and at an instant suddenly, they shall receive the wound.  
verse 8 They thus shall make even their own tongues upon themselves to fall,  
and whosoever doth them see, away fly quickly shall.   

verse 9 All men shall fear, and to declare the work of God be brought:  
for wisely they consider shall of that which he hath wrought.  
verse 10 The righteous in the Lord shall all be glad, and in him trust,  
and seeing this, they glory shall, who in their heart are just.    

Psalm LXV.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

O God in Zion thy choice place, praise waiting is for thee;  
and unto thee the vow that's made, shall well performed be.  
verse 2 O thou, that when to thee we call, dost freely hear our prayer,  
all flesh that on the earth doth live, shall unto thee repair.   

verse 3 Iniquities do still prevail against me every way,  
and as for our transgressions all, thou shalt purge them away.  
verse 4 The man is blessed whom thou dost choose, and makest approach to thee,  
that he within thy holy Courts, a dweller still may be.   

We with the goodness of thy house well satisfied shall be,  
even of that holy Temple still, which sacred is to thee.  
verse 5 By things that are in righteousness most terrible to see,  
we shall, O our salvations God, strait answered be by thee.   

Who art the confidence of th'earth, from end to end o'er all,  
and of all them that are afar to roaring billows thrall.  
verse 6 Who of the mountains by his strength doth fire the solid frame,  
whilst girded all about with power, as centre of the same.   

verse 7 Who of the Seas doth still the noise, the noise of waves that rage,  
and of the people when they storm, the tumult doth assuage.  
verse 8 They in remotest parts that dwell, all at thy tokens quake,  
the mornings and the evenings walks, thou to rejoice dost make.   

verse 9 Thou visit'st th'earth, and watre'st it, thou with God's flood still deep,  
dost make it rich, and corn for them thou still in store dost keep.  
verse 10 The ridges watered, thou dost make the furrows settled rest,  
of it, thou thereof (soft with showers) dost make the springing blessed.   

verse 11 Thou with thy goodness crownest the year, thy paths drop fatness still,  
they drop upon the deserts grass, this cheers each little hill.  
verse 12 Flocks cloth the pastures, valleys Corn do in abundance bring,  
they all do shout aloud for joy, and they do likewise sing.    

Psal. LXVI.  
Sing this as the 68 Psalm.  

ALl lands with loud and joyful noise, to God your voices raise:  
verse 2 Sing forth the honour of his name, and glorious make his praise.  
verse 3 Say unto God how terrible in all thy works art thou?  
by thy great power, thy foes to thee shall all be brought to bow.   

verse 4 All on the earth shall worship thee, and they shall all proclaim  
with songs thy praise, they all shall sing unto thy holy name.  
verse 5 Come, and the works that God hath wrought, with admiration see,  
in doing to the Sons of men, most terrible is he.   

verse 6 He turned the sea into dry land, and they (the Lords own choice)  
went through the flood on foot, and we did there in him rejoice.  
verse 7 He by his power still rules, his eyes the nations all behold:  
O, let not them exalt themselves that to rebel are bold.   

verse 8 Ye people all, then bless our God, whom you so good have found,  
and make the voice still of his praise aloud o'er all to sound.  
verse 9 That of our soul effectually the very life hath proved,  
and doth not suffer that our feet should any way be moved.   

verse 10 For thou, O God, hast proved us, and knowst well what we be,  
as silver is most strictly tried, we have been tried by thee.  
verse 11 And us to the ensnaring net, thou didst bring as a prey,  
and thou afflictions heavy load, upon our loins didst lay.   

verse 12 Thou o'er our heads mad'st men to ride, we through the fire a space  
and water went, but thou us brought'st into a wealthy place.  
verse 13 I'll to thy house burnt offerings bring, and will my vows defray,  
verse 14 And what affliction promised had, prosperity shall pay.   

verse 15 Of fatlings Sacrifices burned I offer will to thee,  
Of Rams the incense, Bullocks, Goats, shall offered be by me.  
verse 16 Come, ye that fear God truly, all your ears to hear prepare,  
and what he for my soul hath done, I purpose to declare.   

verse 17 Most fervently I unto him still with my mouth did cry,  
and with my tongue, he likewise was extolled continually.  
verse 18 If wickedness do sway my heart, the Lord will me reject:  
verse 19 But verily God hath me heard, my prayers take effect.   

verse 20 O blessed be my God, who did my prayer not disdain,  
who not from me as I deserved, his mercy did restrain.    

Psal. LXVII.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

LEt God be merciful to us, and us with blessings fill,  
and make the brightness of his face to shine upon us still.  
verse 2 That so thy way upon the earth may clearly be made known,  
and that thy saving health may be amongst all nations shown.   

verse 3 Thee, let the people praise, O God, even let them all thee praise:  
O, let the nations glad for joy with songs their voices raise.  
verse 4 For righteously the people shall by thee all judged be,  
and all the nations on the earth shall governed be by thee.   

verse 5 Thee, let the people praise, O God, yea, let them praise thee all,  
verse 6 Then th'earth shall increase, yield, and God even our God, bless us shall.  
verse 7 Our God shall bless us from above, and all both far and near,  
even to the borders of the earth, shall reverence him with fear.    

Psalm LXVIII.  

LEt God arise, and let his foes be scattered every way;  
let them likewise who him do hate, before him fly away.  
verse 2 Drive them away as smoke is driven, as wax doth melt with fire,  
so let the wicked at God's sight, all perish in his ire.   

verse 3 But let the righteous all be glad, rejoicing in God's sight:  
yea, let the righteous all have joy, extended to the height.  
verse 4 Sing unto God, and praise his name, extol him with your voice,  
who rides on th'heavens by his great name, and him before rejoice.   

verse 5 A father of the fatherless, and of the widow's judge,  
God is in his most holy place, where he delights to lodge.  
verse 6 Of those that solitary were, God families doth found,  
he brings them out whom chains do bind, gives rebels barren ground.   

verse 7 O God, when with thy people, thou wentest forth to lead their host,  
when thou didst through the deserts march, where danger threatened most.  
verse 8 The heavens did at God's presence drop, the earth did likewise shake;  
yea, at God's presence, Israel's God, even Sinai then did quake.   

The second part.  

verse 9 Thou didst O God, send store of rain, by which thou didst confirm  
thine own inheritance, when it was weary and infirm.  
verse 10 Thy Congregation all conveende, did then inhabit there,  
and of thy goodness thou, O God, didst for the poor prepare.   

verse 11 The Lord himself did give the word from his imperial seat:  
of them who did the same divulge, the company was great.  
verse 12 The Kings of hosts did fly apace, as whom a foe quite foils,  
and she who parted not from home, in end did part the spoils.   

verse 13 Though ye have lain amongst the pots, yet even as is a Dove  
with silver wings, or feathers all of gold, so shall ye prove.  
verse 14 It, when God scattered Kings in it, was white as Salmon's snow:  
verse 15 Gods hill like Bashans is, and high like Bashans' hill doth show.   

verse 16 Why do ye leap high knotty hills? this is the only hill  
in which God loves to dwell, yea there the Lord dwell ever will.  
verse 17 Gods Chariots twenty thousand are, of Angels thousands strong,  
as in Sinai his holy place, the Lord is them among.    

The third part.  

verse 18 Captivity thou captive leddest, and high ascended haste,  
hadst gifts from men, for rebels too to dwell with them at last.  
verse 19 Blest be the Lord, who daily us with benefits doth load,  
even he of our salvation still, who only is the God.   

verse 20 He of salvation is the God, that is our God most strong,  
and unto God the Lord, from death the issues do belong.  
verse 21 But God shall surely wound the head of all that are his foes;  
yea, and his hairy scalp, that on in his trespasses goes.   

verse 22 The Lord hath said from Bashan forth, I them to bring will deign,  
I will from deeps of raging Seas, my people bring again.  
verse 23 That thou of foes when as they fall, may'st dip thy foot in blood,  
and of thy dogs the tongues likewise whilst licking it for food.   

verse 24 They many times, O God have seen, thy doings full of grace;  
even where my God and King doth go in the most holy place.  
verse 25 The singers first, the players next on instruments made way,  
and them amongst the Damosels, that did on Timbrels play.    

The fourth part.  

verse 26 Where your assemblies sacred be, to God due praise afford;  
yea, even from Israel's fountain all, give praise unto the Lord.  
verse 27 There with their ruler Benjamin, and judaes' Lords are there;  
the Princes too of Zabulon, and Naphtalim appear.   

verse 28 Thy mighty God commanded hath the strength that is in thee;  
O God, what thou for us hast wrought, let it still strengthened be.  
verse 29 Because of thine own sacred house, jerusalems' chief grace,  
Kings shall to thee rare presents bring in honour of the place.   

verse 30 Rebuke the Spearemen and great Bulls, the people's Calves remove,  
till all with silver do submit; disperse them war that love.  
verse 31 The Princes great shall then come out from Egypt's fertile lands,  
and Ethiopia shall with haste to God stretch forth her hands.   

verse 32 Ye kingdoms of the earth, to God with songs due thanks afford:  
O with a hearty gratefulness, sing praises to the Lord.  
verse 33 To him which on the heavens of heavens, which were of old doth ride;  
lo, he his voice, a mighty voice sends out on every side.   

verse 34 Then unto God ascribe ye strength, for his excellency  
o'er Israel is, and his great strength is in the clouds most high.  
verse 35 O God, thou from thy holy place art terrible to see,  
and Israel's God gives strength and power, let him still blessed be.     

Psal. LXIX.  

DEliver me, O God, to whom for safety I repair,  
 now into my very soul the waters entered are.  
verse 2 I sink in mires, to stand no where, my foot I can bestow,  
I am into deep waters come, where floods do me o'erflow.   

verse 3 I am with crying weary grown, my throat is dried in th'end,  
mine eyes exhausted now do fail, whilst I my God attend.  
verse 4 They that incensed without a cause, to me great hatred bear,  
even then the hairs upon my head, fare more in number are.   

Who me (though wrongfully my foes) would ruin, mighty be,  
than what I never took away, was strait restored by me.  
verse 5 O God, my foolishness from thee can no way be concealed,  
and all the sins that I have done, are unto thee revealed.   

verse 6 Let them that wait on thee, O Lord, not blush because of me,  
nor them that seek thee, for my sake O God confounded be.  
verse 7 Because I for thy sake have borne the burden of disgrace,  
and made the object of reproach, shame covered hath my face.   

The second part.  

verse 8 Unto my brethren now I am a stranger come to be,  
and even my mother's children do an alien make of me.  
verse 9 For of thy house, the ardent zeal hath eaten me up all,  
and their rebukes that thee reproached, did all upon me fall.   

verse 10 Whilst I was mourning, & my soul with fasting was brought low,  
they scorned me as but a fool, who thus did weakness show.  
verse 11 I likewise sackcloth for a time, my garment made to be,  
and then they in derision strait, a Proverb made of me.   

verse 12 And they that sit in public gates, did speak to do me wrong,  
and I to every drunkard was the subject of his song.  
verse 13 But as for me, I in due time O Lord, do pray to thee,  
in thy salvations truth, O God, and mercies great, hear me.    

The third part.  

verse 14 Deliver me out of the mire, and me from sinking keep;  
deliver me from foes, and from the waters that are deep.  
verse 15 Let not the water-floud o'erflow, nor me the deep devour,  
and to shut up her mouth on me, let not the pit have power.   

verse 16 Hear, Lord, for good thy kindness is, and turn again to me;  
according to the multitude that of thy mercies be.  
verse 17 And do not from thy servant hide thy face to me so dear,  
for I extremely troubled am, with speed to me give ear.   

verse 18 Approach unto my heavy soul, and it from danger free,  
because of them that are my foes, in time deliver me.  
verse 19 Thou my reproach, and shame hast known, & how they me disgrace,  
and who mine adversaries are, are all before thy face.    

The fourth part.  

verse 20 My heart is broken with reproach, and anguish fills my mind;  
I pity did expect in vain, and could no comfort find.  
verse 21 They gave me likewise gall for meat, too bitter to digest;  
they gave me vinegar to drink, when drought inflamed my breast.   

verse 22 Let even their table them before, to prove a snare be seen;  
let it become a trap, which should have for their welfare been.  
verse 23 Let blindness sealing up their eyes, perpetual darkness breed;  
and make their loins for lack of strength, to tremble like a Reed.   

verse 24 In thy displeasure them upon thine indignation pour,  
and let the torrent of thy wrath them suddenly devour.  
verse 25 Make all their dwellings desolate, where they so proud have been,  
and in the Tents where they have lived, let none to dwell be seen.    

The fifth part.  

verse 26 For him they persecute, whom they by thee do smitten see,  
and they by talk increase their grief, who wounded were by thee.  
verse 27 And unto their iniquity, iniquity add more,  
and let them in thy righteousness come never thee before.   

verse 28 Out of the book of those that live, let them be razed by thee,  
and where the righteous are enrolled, let them not written be.  
verse 29 But now become exceeding poor, and sorrowful am I:  
by thy salvation, O my God, let me be set on high.   

verse 30 The name of God I with a song, most solemnly will praise,  
and him to magnify with thankes, my souls chief powers will raise.  
verse 31 For this to God more pleasure yields, than Ox or Bullock slain,  
or any beast with horns or hoofs, whose blood doth Altars stain.    

The sixth part.  

verse 32 They who are humble, this shall see, which joy to them shall give,  
and all your hearts who seek for God, shall with contentment live.  
verse 33 For to the poor the Lord gives ear, as whom he much doth prize,  
and them that are his prisoners, he no way doth despise.   

verse 34 Let both the heaven and all the earth, praise him who reigns above  
the Seas, and every kind of thing that in the same doth move.  
verse 35 For God will judaes' Cities build, and his dear Zion save,  
that there inhabiting they may it in possession have.   

verse 36 Their seed that are his servants too, inherit shall the same,  
and they therein shall safely dwell, who love his holy name.     

Psal. LXX.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

O Thou my God, make haste, that I may saved be,  
and now, O Lord, as in times past, make haste in helping me.  
verse 2 Let them ashamed fall, that seek my soul to have,  
let them turn back, confusion's prey, all that my hurt do crave.   

verse 3 Let them be backward turned, with shame them to repay,  
who with derision scornfully, aha, aha, do say.  
verse 4 Let them that seek thee be to joy and gladness raised,  
let them that thy salvation love, say still, let God be praised.   

verse 5 But I am poor, O God make haste to me I pray;  
thou my deliverer art, and aid, O Lord make no delay.    

Psal. LXXI.  
Sing this as the 69. Psalm.  

IN thee alone, O mighty Lord, I all my trust do place,  
O grant that I may never be confounded with disgrace.  
verse 2 Enlarge me in thy righteousness, and cause me scape away.  
incline thine ear to hearken me, and save me I thee pray.   

verse 3 Be thou my habitation strong, to which I may resort,  
my safety thou commanded haste, thou art my rock and fort.  
verse 4 God save me from the hands of them that have a wicked mind,  
and from the hands of the unjust, to cruelty inclined.   

verse 5 For it is thou, O Lord my God, that art my hope alone,  
and from my youth, in whom to trust, I, Lord, save thee, had none.  
verse 6 Thou from the womb didst me uphold, and thou art he, who me  
didst from my mother's bowels take, and I will still praise thee.   

verse 7 Amazement unto many eyes I (as a wonder) breed;  
but thou art always unto me a refuge strong at need.  
verse 8 Let still my mouth be filled with thy glorious praise I pray,  
and let it still be filled with thy honour all the day.   

The second part.  

verse 9 Cast me not off when as old age hath made me weak to be,  
and when my strength gins to fail, do not abandon me.  
verse 10 My foes when as of me they speak, all proudly do insult,  
and they that wait to take my soul, together do consult.   

verse 11 Lo, God hath quite forsaken him; whilst boasting, they say thus,  
pursue and take him, for there's none that can him save from us.  
verse 12 Depart not fare from me, O God, whilst I am thus dismayed,  
O thou that only art my God, make haste to give me aid.   

verse 13 Let my soul's foes be all consumed, and to confusion brought,  
let them be covered with disgrace, that seek my hurt in aught.  
verse 14 But as for me, I constantly will hope, while as I live,  
and I even yet will more and more to thee due praises give.   

verse 15 My mouth shall still thy righteousness and thy salvation show,  
even all the day, for I thereof the numbers do not know.  
verse 16 I in the strength will boldly go of God that is the Lord:  
thy righteousness, even only thine I freely will record.    

The third part.  

verse 17 O God, thou hast even from my youth with care instructed me,  
and hitherto I have declared the wonders wrought by thee.  
verse 18 Forsake me not grey headed now, whom age hath quite o'ercome,  
till to this age I show thy strength, thy power to all to come.   

verse 19 Thy righteousness, O God, likewise is eminent to see,  
who hast done many mighty things, and who is like to thee?  
verse 20 And thou again shalt quicken me, who showed me troubles sore,  
and from the deeps of earth below, shalt me again restore.   

verse 21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, Lord, who dost for me provide,  
and thou shalt comfort too afford to me on every side.  
verse 22 I thee with Psaltery will praise, thy truth my God alone,  
I with the Harp to thee will sing, O Israel's Holy one.   

verse 23 My lips when as I unto thee to sing do lift my voice;  
yea, and my soul which thou redeem'dst, they greatly shall rejoice.  
verse 24 My tongue likewise thy righteousness all day long shall commend,  
for they confounded are, and shamed, that do my hurt intent.     

Psalm LXXII.  

O God, to guide him, let the King be with thy judgement stored,  
and to the King's beloved son, thy righteousness afford.  
verse 2 He shall thy people rightly judge, thy poor with judgement still.  
verse 3 The mountains shall bring people peace by righteousness, each hill.   

verse 4 These of the people that are poor, him as their judge shall hear,  
he shall the needies children save, in pieces tyrant's tear.  
verse 5 They shall thee fear with reverence due, as long as to our sight  
the Sun and Moon by mutual turns, from age to age give light.   

verse 6 He shall descend like pleasant rain, upon mown grass o'er all.  
or like soft pearls of quickening shows on earth that numerous fall.  
verse 7 The righteous ones in all his days shall flourish at their ease,  
and peace while as the Moon endures, shall them with plenty please.   

verse 8 He shall command from Sea to Sea (his power so fare extends)  
and from the river every way of th'earth unto the ends.  
verse 9 They that amidst vast deserts dwell, before his face shall bow:  
his enemies shall kiss the dust, and homage humbly vow.   

verse 10 The Kings of Tarshish and the Isles, by presents friendly prove;  
from S●eba, and from Seba Kings, by gifts shall court his love.  
verse 11 Yea, all the Kings shall him before fall down with reverence low,  
and all the nations him to serve, shall their obedience show.   

The second part.  

verse 12 For he shall save the needy one, when he to him doth call,  
the poor also, and him that hath no helper else at all.  
verse 13 He shall the poor and needy spare, that him they yet may serve,  
and o● a●l them that needy are, he shall the souls preserve.   

verse 14 From violence and fraud, their souls shall be by him redeemed,  
the blood of them before his eyes, shall precious be esteemed.  
verse 15 And h● shall live, and gold to him from Sheba shall be raised;  
he shall be prayed for at all times, and daily shall be praised.   

verse 16 There shall of Corn into the earth, a little handful lie,  
upon the very barren tops of mountains that are high:  
Whose fruit shall shake like Lebanon, and who in City's stay,  
they like the grass upon the earth, shall flourish every way.   

verse 17 His name for ever shall endure, and last whilst Sun we see;  
all nations shall him blessed call, man blessed in him shall be.  
verse 18 Now blessed be the Lord our God, even Israel's mighty God,  
who only doth true wonders work, which are renowned abroad.   

verse 19 Blessed ever be his glorious name, and let his glory fill  
the spacious earth in every part: so be, so be it still.    
The Prayers of David the Son of Jesse are ended.   

Psal. LXXIII.  
Sing this as the 44. Psalm.  

GOd truly unto Israel is ever good and kind,  
even unto such as inwardly he clean in heart doth find.  
verse 2 But as for me, my staggering feet to stand could scarce prevail,  
and little wanted but my steps did altogether fail.   

verse 3 For I them envied, who themselves to foolishness did give;  
when I perceived their prosperous course, who wickedly did live.  
verse 4 For in their death there are no bands, no rub doth cross their way,  
and their full strength abiding flame, doth in no sort decay.   

verse 5 From all the toils of mortal men, they seem to live secure;  
and with the rest of men below, no plague at all endure.  
verse 6 And therefore pride to compass them, they as a chain do bear,  
and violence to cover them, they as a garment wear.   

verse 7 Their eyes for fatness bursting out, do vigorously shine;  
the success doth transcend their thoughts, what ever they design.  
verse 8 They are corrupted, and in words they wickedly forth break;  
in what oppression doth concern, they loftily do speak.   

verse 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, as daring them to charge:  
their tongues do walk through all the earth, with liberty at large.  
verse 10 The people therefore hither come from all the parts about,  
and from a cup that's full, to them the waters are wrung out.   

The second part.  

verse 11 And thus they say, how doth God know? (though every thought he spy)  
and is there any knowledge left in him that is most high?  
verse 12 Behold, these are the wicked ones that do the Lord displease,  
who in the world with wealth increased, live prosperously at ease.   

verse 13 In vain indeed to cleanse my heart, I laboured have with pain;  
and I in innocency too have washed my hands in vain.  
verse 14 For all the day long I have been exposed plagued to be;  
and every morning some new cross hath come to chasten me.   

verse 15 But if I say, I thus will speak, behold where this would tend,  
thy children's generation much I thereby should offend.  
verse 16 When I thought this to know, than it too painful was for me;  
verse 17 Till to God's holy house I went, than I their end did see.   

verse 18 Thou surely didst them dangerously on slippery places set,  
and in destruction's pit cast down their just reward to get.  
verse 19 How are they suddenly become sad desolations prey?  
they in a moment leave to be, and melt with fear away.   

verse 20 As is a dream, O Lord, when one from sleeping doth awake,  
so thou awaking, no account shalt of their image make.  
verse 21 Thus in my mind extremely moved, I could not be appeased,  
and I was pricked within my reines, exceedingly displeased.    

The third part.  

verse 22 So foolish then and ignorant, I found myself to be,  
that I was as a very beast, when coming before thee.  
verse 23 Yet ne'ertheless I surely am continually with thee,  
and thou by my right hand always, hast firmly holden me.   

verse 24 Thou by thy counsel shalt me guide, that none may me deceive,  
and in thy glory afterwards for ever me receive.  
verse 25 Whom is it that I have in heaven, save thee, O Lord, alone?  
and on the earth, whom I desire besides thee, there is none.   

verse 26 My fainting heart, and my weak flesh do fail, but of my heart,  
God is the strength, and portion still, that shall not from me part.  
verse 27 For, lo, they that from thee are fare, shall ruined come to be,  
and thou them wholly hast destroyed, that whoring go from thee.   

verse 28 But as for me, I hold it good, that I near God repair,  
I trust in thee (Lord God) that I may all thy works declare.     

Psal. LXXIV.  
Sing this as the 72. Psalm.  

O Why our God, for evermore hast thou rejected us?  
why smokes thy wrath against the sheep of thine own pasture thus?  
verse 2 The Congregation that is thine, in thy remembrance hold,  
which thou in mercy for thyself hast purchased of old.   

The rod of thine inheritance, which thou redeemed haste,  
even this mount Zion, where thou hadst thy dwelling in time past.  
verse 3 To desolations infinite, lift up thy feet now soon,  
even in thy Sanctuary, all that th'enemy hath done.   

verse 4 Thy foes amidst thy Synagogues do roar before thy face,  
and there for signs their ensigns fix, as in a conquered place.  
verse 5 Each man of them acquired renown, as he his strength employed,  
whilst sharpest Axes lifted up, the thickest trees destroyed.   

verse 6 But now the curious carved works which did arts beauty show,  
with Axes and with Hammers crushed, most rudely they o'erthrow.  
verse 7 Thy Sanctuary they have fired, they it defiled, confound  
and cast the dwelling of thy name down headlong to the ground.   

The second part.  

verse 8 They said in heart, let us destroy together all their band;  
they all the Synagogues of God have burnt up in the land.  
verse 9 Our signs we see not, there's no more a Prophet us among,  
and there is not so much as one that can discern how long.   

verse 10 O God how long shall th'enemy afflict us thus with shame?  
and shall our adversary still blaspheme thy sacred name?  
verse 11 Why dost thou thus withdraw thy hand? even thy right hand restrain?  
out of thy bosom for our good, pluck out the same again.   

verse 12 For, lo, God, is my King of old, that rules me by his will,  
even in the midst of all the earth, salvation working still.  
verse 13 Thou mad'st the sea by thy great strength, divided all to be,  
and in the waters, Dragon's heads were broken all by thee.   

verse 14 The Leviathans heads by thee, in pieces broken fell:  
thou him for meat to people gav'st, that did in deserts dwell.  
verse 15 Thou didst the fountain cleave, and flood that did in streams abound:  
thou dry'dst the mighty rivers up, even to the very ground.    

The third part.  

verse 16 The cheerful day belongs to thee, to thee the gloomy night,  
thou with the comfortable Sun prepared hast the light.  
verse 17 Thou all the borders of the earth hast established in due forms,  
thou mad'st the Summer smile with flowers, the winter frown with storms.   

verse 18 Remember that the enemy reproached, O Lord, with shame,  
and that the foolish people all, blasphemed have thy name.  
verse 19 O, of thy Turtle Dove the soul, let not the wicked have,  
the Congregation of the poor do not for ever leave.   

verse 20 Have to the Covenant respect, for of the earth each where  
the places dark for cruelty, with dwellings stored are.  
verse 21 O let not them that are oppressed, return again with shame,  
but let the poor and needy ones still praise thy sacred name.   

verse 22 Arise, O God, plead thine own cause, that it may cleared be:  
remember how the foolish man each day reproacheth thee.  
verse 23 Forget not of thy foes the voice, the tumult of them still  
that rise 'gainst thee, continually increaseth to do ill.     

Psal. LXXV.  
Sing this as the 44. Psalm.  

TO thee O God, we give due thanks, we give due thanks to thee,  
for that thy wondrous works declare thy name most near to be.  
verse 2 The Congregation unto me, when as receive I shall:  
then uprightly in every thing I will be judge o'er all.   

verse 3 The earth and all that do there in inhabitants remain,  
are quite dissolved, but I thereof the pillars do sustain.  
verse 4 I said to him that was a fool, deal foolishly no more,  
and to the wicked, lift not up the horn as oft before.   

verse 5 Your horn presumptuously on high, from lifting up abstain;  
and with stiff necks too stubbornly, from speaking more refrain.  
verse 6 For, lo, promotion that so much is coveted by some,  
it neither from the East nor West, nor from the South doth come.   

verse 7 But God himself is only judge, who every thing doth try,  
and he (when pleased) doth press one down, and raise another high.  
verse 8 The hand of God doth hold a Cup, the wine thereof is red;  
it full of mixture forth he pours, by indignation led.   

verse 9 But wicked men shall drink the dregs which they themselves out wring,  
but I will still declare, and praise to jacobs' God will sing.  
verse 10 Of wicked men the haughty horns shall be cut off by me,  
but of the righteous ones, the horns shall all exalted be.    

Psal. LXXVI.  
Sing this as the 66. Psalm.  

IN judah God is known, his name in Israel is great,  
verse 2 In Salem he hath placed his Tent, and Zion is his seat.  
verse 3 The arrows of the threatening Bow, by him were broken there:  
the Target, sword, and battle too, by him all broken were.   

verse 4 Thou art more glorious to behold, excelling every way,  
then are the mountains most renowned, and eminent for prey.  
verse 5 The most courageous all are spoiled, sleep hath surprised their bands;  
the men of strength amazedly dull, have now not found their hands.   

verse 6 At thy rebuke, O jacobs' God, whilst they against thee strived;  
both Horse & Chariots charmed by sleep, were of all sense deprived,  
verse 7 Thus thou, even thou art to be feared by all that know thy might;  
and when thine anger kindled is, who can abide thy sight?   

verse 8 Thou didst cause judgement to be heard from heaven in every ear,  
the earth (as wondering) silent stood, and stupefied with fear.  
verse 9 When God to judgement did arise, exactly to observe,  
of all the earth, those that were meek, that he might them preserve.   

verse 10 Even by the very wrath of man, thou shalt due praise attain,  
and the remainder of his wrath, thou quickly shalt restrain.  
verse 11 Vow to the Lord your God, and pay all that about him be,  
to him that justly should be feared, to bring your gifts agree.   

verse 12 The spirit of them that Princes are, by him cut off shall be,  
and to the Kings of all the earth, most terrible is he.    

Psal. LXXVII.  

I Unto God whilst sorely grieved, my voice with cries did send;  
yea, with my voice to God I cried, and he his ear did lend.  
verse 2 I in my day of trouble sought the Lord, my sore did run,  
while it was night, and ceased not, my soul did comfort shun.   

verse 3 Then I remember did my God, and troubled did remain;  
my spirit within me was overwhelmed, and grief made me complain.  
verse 4 And thou dost likewise make mine eyes continually to wake,  
and I so strangely troubled am, I have no power to speak.   

verse 5 The times from all antiquity, I weigh with them that be,  
and all the ages that are past, presented are to me.  
verse 6 My song even in the silent night, I to remembrance call,  
I common with my heart, my spirit searched carefully withal.   

verse 7 And will the Lord us wholly now cast off for evermore,  
will he not favourable be, as he hath been before?  
verse 8 And is his mercy so clean gone, no hope to be relieved?  
and is the promise that he made, no more to be believed?   

verse 9 And hath the mighty God forgot how to extend his grace,  
and have his tender mercies all to anger now given place?  
verse 10 And this (I said) my weakness is, but yet the years I still  
of his right hand that is most high, with care remember will.   

The second part.  

verse 11 I of the Lord remember will, the works so often told,  
I certainly remember will thy wonders wrought of old.  
verse 12 I likewise, Lord, will meditate on all that thou hast wrought,  
and I will freely talk of that which thou to pass hast brought.   

verse 13 Thy Sanctuary, O our God doth still contain thy way:  
who is so great a God, as is the God whom we obey?  
verse 14 Thou art the wonder working God with none to be compared,  
among the people many times thou hast thy strength declared.   

verse 15 Thou of thy people, by thine arm, hast the redeemer proved  
of jacob, and of josephs' Sons, who were by thee beloved.  
verse 16 The waters did, O God, see thee, the waters did see thee:  
they were afraid, and even the deeps all troubled came to be.   

verse 17 The water from the bursted clouds, strait poured out did abound,  
thine arrows too did go abroad, the skies sent out a sound.  
verse 18 Thy thunder's voice alongst the heaven, a mighty noise did make:  
by lightnings lightened was the world, & trembling earth did shake.   

verse 19 Thy way in the vast Ocean is, a path thou of thine own  
haste in the waters great, and yet thy footsteps are not known.  
verse 20 Thou didst thy people safely lead, like to a flock at large,  
by Moses, and by Aaron's hand, who had of them the charge.     

Psal. LXXVIII.  

GIve, O my people, strait your ear, unto my law divine,  
and to the words flow from my mouth, your earnest ears incline.  
verse 2 I will my mouth now open in a parable of worth,  
and I dark sayings utter will, which times of old gave forth.   

verse 3 Even things that we have oft times heard, and evidently known,  
which by our fathers unto us have been exactly shown.  
verse 4 We from their race, and times to come, will no way have them hid,  
but will express God's praise, & strength, & what great works he did.   

verse 5 His league he did in jacob erst, his law in Israel place,  
which he our fathers willed to tell to their succeeding race.  
verse 6 The generation yet to come, that it the same might know,  
even the unborn who should arise, and to their heirs them show.   

verse 7 That they might place their hope in God, and not his works forget,  
but his Commandments to keep, their whole affections set.  
verse 8 And might not like their fathers prove, a stubborn rebel-race,  
that set not right their heart: who God not firmly did embrace.   

verse 9 All Ephraim's of spring bearing bows, and with their arms arrayed,  
did in the day of battle turn most basely back afraid.  
verse 10 They did not keep God's Covenant, but did from him withdraw,  
and wickedly refused to walk according to his law.   

The second part.  

verse 11 And they had all his glorious works forgot, as no more known,  
and all those wondrous works of his, which he to them had shown.  
verse 12 Things wondrous in their father's sight were done by his strong hand,  
even in the field of Zoan erst, in Egypt's fertile land.   

verse 13 He did divide the very Sea for passage to his band,  
and he the liquid waters made as in a heap to stand.  
verse 14 All day he led them by a Cloud, their course directing right,  
and all the night when it was dark, by fire did give them light.   

verse 15 He in the deserts clavae the rocks, which did asunder shrink;  
and gave them thence, as from great deeps, abundantly to drink.  
verse 16 He likewise from the solid rock, made mighty streams to flow,  
and waters poured in plenty down, did strait like rivers grow.   

verse 17 And they obdured in their hearts, yet did the more transgress,  
even by provoking the most high amidst the wilderness.  
verse 18 And in their heart they tempting God, him highly did displease,  
by seeking curiously for food, their appetite to please.   

verse 19 Yea, even against God did they speak; they said (distrusting thus)  
can God amidst the wilderness a table furnish us?  
verse 20 He smote the rock, lo, streams gushed out, & waters drowned the field;  
can he give also bread, or flesh unto his people yield?    

The third part.  

verse 21 The Lord this heard, and therefore wroth did kindle up a fire  
'gainst jacob, and 'gainst Israel incensed was his ire.  
verse 22 Because through infidelity, they not in God believed,  
nor did in his salvation trust, that them so oft relieved.   

verse 23 Though from above the Clouds he had commanded by his will,  
and o●ened had the doors of heaven, to pour forth plenty still.  
verse 24 And Manna had above their hopes reigned down for them to eat,  
and had a harvest from the heaven, of corn given them for meat.   

verse 25 Then mortal man was fed with that, which was for Angels good,  
he for their voyage furnished them abundantly with food.  
verse 26 The Eastern winds alongst the heavens enforced, did them obserus,  
and by his power he did constrain the Southern wind to serve.   

verse 27 On them he reigned a shower of flesh, like dust upon the ground,  
and winged fowls as thick as sands, which seas do bed & bound.  
verse 28 He made it fall amidst their Camp not to be sought without  
the very Tents where they did lodge, it compassed round about.   

verse 29 So did they plentifully eat, and satisfied all were,  
for he to them, what they desired, afforded freely there.  
verse 30 Yet they were not estranged from what they lusted for so much,  
but whilst the meat within their mouths did yet their palate's touch,   

verse 31 The wrath of God upon them came, and killed their fattest ones,  
and made even Israel's chosen men, give forth their dying groans.  
verse 32 But for all this, they sinning still, their God so good did grieve,  
for all the wonders that he wrought, could not make them believe.    

The fourth part.  

verse 33 And for this cause in vanity, he did consume their days,  
and did with trouble waste their years, that wandered from his ways.  
verse 34 But even as he was killing them, they sought him, and returned,  
and early after God enquired, while as his wrath thus burned.   

verse 35 And they remembered then, that God was wont their rock to be,  
and their redeemer the high God that only could them free.  
verse 36 Yet for all this with flattering lips, they to deceive him strived,  
and with their tongues perfidiously, they lies to him contrived.   

verse 37 For still their heart to follow him, was not sincerely set,  
not constant to his Covenant, they did the same forget.  
verse 38 But he in mercy did forgive their sins, them not destroyed,  
yea, oft his anger turned away, his wrath not all employed.   

verse 39 For he remembered that they were but flesh, both frail and vain,  
like to a wind that blows away and will not come again.  
verse 40 How oft was he provoked by them amidst the wilderness,  
and whilst they in the desert were, grieved at their wickedness.   

verse 41 Yea, many times they turned back, and God did fond tempt,  
and Israel's most holy one, to limit did attempt.  
verse 42 They never called to mind the power of his Almighty hand,  
nor yet the day when freed from foes, he made them safe to stand.    

The fifth part.  

verse 43 How he such memorable signs had erst in Egypt wrought,  
and wonders that in Zoans field, by him to paste were brought.  
verse 44 And he the rivers that were clear, did change to horrid blood,  
so that they wholly did abhor to drink of any flood.   

verse 45 He them among strange sorts of flies, them to devour did send,  
and crawling swarms of loathsome frogs, which brought them to their end.  
verse 46 To Caterpillars, vermin vile, he did their increase give,  
their labour to the Locust too, by which they hoped to live.   

verse 47 By hail that he had poured down, their Vines were wholly lost,  
and their eye-pleasing Sicamores, were spoiled by the frost.  
verse 48 He to the hail most horrible, their Cattles gave away,  
and to destroying thunderbolts, he made their flocks a prey.   

verse 49 His wrath and indignations height, he did upon them cast,  
by sending angels that were ill, amongst them at the last.  
verse 50 He for his wrath made way, their soul he suffered not to live,  
but o'er unto the Pestilence, their very life did give.   

verse 51 He smote all Cgypts' eldest brood, when least they thought the same;  
even of their strength the very chief, amidst the Tents of Ham.  
verse 52 But his own people made like sheep go forth on every side,  
and them amidst the wilderness, like to a flock did guide.    

The sixth part.  

verse 53 He them securely did conduct, whom nothing did affright,  
but roaring Seas overwhelmed their foes, a mirror of his might.  
verse 54 His Sanctuaries borders near, he brought them to remain,  
even to the mountain most esteemed, which his right hand did gain.   

verse 55 He did cast forth the heathenish troops before their face destroyed,  
and did by line divide the land, which Israel's Tribes enjoyed.  
verse 56 Yet did they tempt, and did provoke the God that is most high,  
and to his sacred Covenants, did not themselves apply.   

verse 57 But they turned back, and falsely dealt, as did their Sires of old,  
like to a Bow that doth deceive, and no true aim can hold.  
verse 58 For they by their high places oft, his wrath provoked had,  
and by their graven Images, him to be jealous made.   

verse 59 Now when as God did hear of this, he was to anger moved,  
and Israel greatly did abhor, that him so oft had proved.  
verse 60 So that of Shiloh he forsook the Tabernacle then,  
the Tent which for himself he had established among men.   

verse 61 And did deliver up his strength, in bondage to abide,  
his glory to the hand of foes, a prey to prospering pride.  
verse 62 He gave his people to the sword, whom he had erst relieved,  
and with his own inheritance, was most extremely grieved.    

The seventh part.  

verse 63 Their young men by the raging fire, were to confusion brought,  
their dainty Virgins vilified, were not for marriage sought.  
verse 64 Their Priests though dignified so much, strait by the sword did fail,  
their widows stupefied with grief, did not bemoan at all.   

verse 65 Then waked the Lord as one from sleep, whilst anger did decline,  
or like a strong man, who doth shout by reason of his wine.  
verse 66 And of his foes the hinder parts he smote in every place,  
and upon them perpetually, he did impose disgrace.   

verse 67 Yea, he the Tabernacle too of joseph did refuse,  
and even of Ephraim, though thought strong, the Tribe he would not choose.  
verse 68 But he of juda chose the Tribe to be the rest above,  
and Zion's Mount that sacred place which he did dear love.   

verse 69 And he his Sanctuary built like Palaces for height,  
like th'earth, which he established hath, for ever by his might.  
verse 70 He did his servant David choose, that he might him renown,  
from folds of flocks, where keeping sheep, he called him to a Crown.   

verse 71 He raised him up from following Ewes, which did their young ones breed,  
that Israel his inheritance, and jacob he might feed.  
verse 72 So them he fed according to his heart's integrity,  
and he his hands that skilful were, to guide them did apply.     

Psal. LXXIX.  
Sing this as the 77. Psalm.  

NOw thine inheritance, O God, to heathens is betrayed,  
thy house defiled, jerusalem they all on heaps have laid.  
verse 2 The bodies of thy servants they to fowls for food did yield,  
and of thy Saints the precious flesh to beasts in every field.   

verse 3 Their blood about jerusalem, they shed like water have,  
and there was not so much as one that would give them a grave.  
verse 4 The neighbouring States upbraiding us, disdainfully do flout,  
we are a Butt for bitter scorn, to all that are about.   

verse 5 How long, O Lord, and wilt thou be for ever angry thus?  
and shall thy jealousy still burn like to a fire 'gainst us?  
verse 6 Upon the heathens pour thy wrath, who know not thee at all,  
and on those Kingdoms, on thy name that have not deigned to call.   

verse 7 For they thy jacob to devour, have spared in no degree,  
but made the place where he did dwell, all desolate to be.  
verse 8 Remember not 'gainst us the sins which formerly we wrought;  
let mercies us with speed prevent, for we most low are brought.   

verse 9 O God of our salvation, help for thy name's sake we pray,  
deliver us for thy name's sake, and purge our sins away.  
verse 10 Why say the heathen where's their God? let him 'mongst them be known,  
whilst in our sight thou dost revenge the bloodshed of thine own.   

verse 11 The Captives sighing, let it come before thee, and those save,  
according to thy power, that are appointed for the grave.  
verse 12 Lord, to our neighbours for their part, let sevenfold rendered be,  
that vile reproach, by which, O Lord they have reproached thee.   

verse 13 So we thy people, and thy flock, thee thank for ever will,  
and to all generations too, shall show thy praise forth still.    

Psal. LXXX.  
Sing this as the 68 Psalm.  

Hear Israel's Shepherd, like a flock that leadest joseph out,  
thou that 'twixt Cherubins dost dwell, in brightness shine about.  
verse 2 In Ephraim's, in Benjamins, and in Manasses sight,  
stir up thy strength, and quickly come and save us by thy might.   

verse 3 O thou that only art our God, turn us again to thee;  
cause thou thy face to shine on us, and so we saved shall be.  
verse 4 Lord God of hosts how long wilt thou, whilst we thy name invoke,  
against thy people's prayer, thus in indignation smoke?   

verse 5 Upon the bread of tears for food, thou makest them to live,  
and unto them that they may drink, thou store of tears dost give.  
verse 6 Thou dost us make a ground for strife, to every neighbouring state,  
our enemies amongst themselves do laugh at us of late.   

verse 7 O Lord, that art the God of hosts, turn us again to thee,  
cause thou thy face to shine on us, and so we saved shall be.  
verse 8 Thou with great care hast brought a Vine from Egypt's fertile bounds,  
and thou didst plant it, casting out the heathen from their grounds.   

verse 9 And providently thou a room before it didst make fit,  
and mad'st it take so deep a root, the land was filled with it.  
verse 10 The mountains with the shade of it were covered, every where,  
and all the boughs thereof for state, like goodly Cedars were.   

verse 11 Unto the borders of the Sea, she made her boughs extend,  
and to the river, it to grace, she did her branches send.  
verse 12 Why didst thou then her hedges break, exposing her a prey,  
so that each passenger makes bold to pluck some part away.   

The second part.  

verse 13 The foaming Boar come from the wood, to waste it hath had power,  
and savage beasts that range the fields, it boldly do devour.  
verse 14 O thou that art the God of hosts, return we pray to thine:  
look down from heaven, and so behold and visit this thy Vine.   

verse 15 And the Vineyard which planted was, with care by thy right hand,  
and even the branch which for thyself thou didst make strong to stand.  
verse 16 It wholly is with fire burnt up, and is cut down with spite:  
when by thy countenance once rebuked, they strait do perish quite.   

verse 17 Upon the man of thy right hand, O let thy hand still be;  
the son of man who was made strong, even for thyself by thee.  
verse 18 So we will not go back from thee, then quicken thou us all,  
and we upon thy holy name, continually will call.   

verse 19 O Lord, that art the God of hosts, turn us again to thee;  
cause thou thy face to shine on us, and so we saved shall be.     

Psalm LXXXI.  

SIng forth aloud unto the God from whom our strength we take,  
and unto jacobs' mighty God, a noise most joyful make.  
verse 2 Take up a Psalm, and hither bring the Timbrel presently,  
and with the Harp that pleasant is, accord the Psaltery.   

verse 3 The Trumpet strait in the new-Moon, blow up without delay,  
even in the time appointed, on our solemn festuall day.  
verse 4 For this was made for Israel, a statute still to stand,  
and is of jacobs' God a law, the which he did command.   

verse 5 This record he in joseph placed, in passing Pharaohs land,  
whereas the language that I heard, I could not understand.  
verse 6 I from the burden which him bowed, his shoulders did discharge,  
and from the pots and servile works, I did his hands enlarge.   

verse 7 Thou called'st in trouble, I thee freed, and was to answer moved.  
even in my Thunders secret place, and Meribah thee proved.  
verse 8 O hear my people, and I strait to thee will testify,  
O Israel, if now thou wilt thine ears to me apply.   

verse 9 There shall no strange God then at all within thy limits be,  
nor shall a strange God any way be worshipped by thee.  
verse 10 I am the Lord that is thy God, who thee from Egypt led,  
make wide thy mouth, and it by me with plenty shall be fed.   

The second part.  

verse 11 But yet my people by my voice, would not instructed be,  
and Israel perverted still, would not repose on me.  
verse 12 So to the lust of their own hearts, I gave them up displeased,  
and they in their own Counsels then, all walked as they pleased.   

verse 13 O that my people as they ought, had hearkened to my will,  
and that all Israel in my ways had walked sincerely still!  
verse 14 I should have suddenly subdued all who did them gainstand,  
and I against their adversars had turned my heavy hand.   

verse 15 Who hate the Lord, all should themselves have humbled him before,  
but then their time should surely have endured for evermore.  
verse 16 He with the finest of the wheat, had fed them as his flock,  
and I should thee have satisfied with honey of the rock.     

Psal. LXXXII.  
Sing this as the 77. Psalm.  

GOd in the Congregation stands of them we mighty call,  
and sentence gives amongst the Gods, as sovereign judge of all.  
verse 2 How long will ye unjustly judge, and where ye please to spare,  
the persons partially accept of them that wicked are?   

verse 3 The Orphans save, and them who are with poverty oppressed,  
do justice to the needy ones, and them that are distressed.  
verse 4 Let them that poor and needy are, delivered be by thee,  
and rid them all out of the hand of them that wicked be.   

verse 5 They neither know, nor will conceive, they walk in darkness on;  
all the foundations of the earth, quite out of course are gone.  
verse 6 That ye indeed are Gods below, it hath been said by me,  
and even of him that is most high, you all the children be.   

verse 7 But, surely like the vulgar sort, you are ordained to die,  
and like to other Princes past, you low in dust shall lie.  
verse 8 Arise, O God, and th'earth to judge o'er all with glory shine:  
for thou the Nations every where inherit shalt as thine.    

Psal. LXXXIII.  
Sing this as the 77. Psalm.  

KEep not thy silence thus, O thou the God whom we adore,  
hold not thy peace, O thou our God, and be thou still no more.  
verse 2 For, lo, thy foes all murmuring now, a mutiny have made:  
and they that haters are of thee, have lifted up the head.   

verse 3 They crafty Counsels have contrived, thy people to annoy,  
and have even thy most hidden ones consulted to destroy.  
verse 4 Come, let us cut that nation off, they have said in their spite:  
that Israel's name from records razed, may be abolished quite.   

verse 5 For they together have conspired, alike disposed in mind,  
and even against thee made a league, by Covenant combined.  
verse 6 The Edomites and Ishmalites, to camp together went,  
the Moabites and Hagars brood, for doing mischief bend.   

verse 7 There gebal, Ammon, Amaleck, the Philistines and Tyre:  
verse 8 With them is Ashur joined, from whom Lot's race did help acquire.  
verse 9 Make them prove like the Midianites; as Sisera was slain,  
and like to jabins' scattered troops, that Kishons' streams did stain.   

verse 10 Whom near to Endor suddenly, thou wholly didst confound;  
their Carcases became like dung, for fattening of the ground.  
verse 11 Like Oreb, and like Zeeb, Lord, destroy their Nobles all;  
like Zeba, and like Zalmunna make all their Princes fall.   

The second part.  

verse 12 Who impudently thus durst say, (presuming of their might)  
let us possess God's houses all, as due to us of right.  
verse 13 Make them like stubble tossed by wind, like wheels that always turn  
verse 14 As fire the Forests doth consume, as flames make mountains burn.   

verse 15 So with thy tempest them pursue, and with thy storm them fright:  
verse 16 Their faces fill with shame, that they may seek thy name aright.  
verse 17 Let them confounded be, and prove from trouble never free,  
yea, let them all be put to shame, and wholly ruined be.   

verse 18 That men may know, that thou, whose name jehovah is alone,  
art the most high, the like of whom o'er all the earth is none.     

Psal. LXXXIV.  
Sing this as the 67. Psalm.  

O How the Tabernacles are, that unto thee belong,  
most amiable, thou that art the Lord of hosts most strong!  
verse 2 My soul doth long, yea, it doth faint at the Lords Courts to be;  
my heart and flesh cry out aloud, the living God to see.   

verse 3 Yea, even the Sparrow hath found out a house wherein to rest,  
the Swallow also for herself, hath purchased a nest;  
Even at thine Altars, where she safe her young ones forth may bring,  
O thou Almighty Lord of hosts, that art my God and King.   

verse 4 O blessed are they within thy house, to dwell who placed be,  
with grateful hearts continually they will be praising thee.  
verse 5 Most blessed is the man, whose strength in thee is wholly placed,  
and in the secret of whose heart, the ways of them are traced.   

verse 6 Who in the passing through do make a Well of Bacaes' plain;  
yea, all the Pools are likewise filled abundantly with rain.  
verse 7 They still do go from strength to strength, and of them every one  
before our God at last appears in Zion at his Throne.   

verse 8 O Lord, that art the God of hosts, my prayer deign to hear,  
thou that of jacob art the God, incline to me thine ear.  
verse 9 Behold, O God, that art to us a shield in every place,  
of him whom thou anointed haste, look now upon the face.   

verse 10 For why, O Lord, within thy Courts, the spending of one day  
gives more content, than thousands do, spent any other way.  
I rather in the house of God, to keep the door would live,  
then have in Tents of wicked men, what greatest States can give.   

verse 11 The Lord God is a Sun, and shield, he glory gives, and grace,  
he will from them no good thing hold, who righteousness embrace.  
verse 12 O thou that art the Lord of hosts, I must say happy he,  
who fearing nothing can befall, doth ever trust in thee.    

Psal. LXXXV.  
Sing this as the 69. Psalm.  

THou, Lord, in favour of thy land, hast many wonders wrought,  
and jacob from captivity, thou back again hast brought.  
verse 2 Thy people thou from all their faults, in mercy hast set free,  
and all the sin they did commit, hath covered been by thee.   

verse 3 Thou now hast taken quite away thy wrath of late that burned,  
thou from the fierceness of thine ire, thyself again hast turned.  
verse 4 Turn us, O thou that art the God who only dost us save,  
and cause thine anger towards us, at last an end to have.   

verse 5 And wilt thou then displeased with us, thine anger never end?  
and wilt thou still from race to race, thine anger thus extend?  
verse 6 And wilt thou not again, O Lord, in mercy us revive?  
that so thy people may in thee for ever joyful live.   

verse 7 Let thy great mercy unto us (O thou our Lord) be shown,  
and thy salvation freely grant to us that are thine own.  
verse 8 I'll hear the Lord God speak, for he will to his people all,  
and Saints speak peace, but let them not again to folly fall.   

verse 9 For his salvation evermore, to them is nigh at hand,  
who fear him right, that glory may dwell ever in our land.  
verse 10 Kind mercy now, and spotless truth, both, lo, have met together,  
and righteousness embracing peace, each one hath kissed the other.   

verse 11 Untainted truth out of the earth, abundantly shall spring,  
and righteousness shall from the heaven look down on every thing.  
verse 12 Yea, what is good, the Lord shall give, our land shall store display,  
and righteousness shall usher him, and set us in his way.    

Psal. LXXXVI.  
Sing this as the 81. Psalm.  

BOw down thine ear, Lord, hear my suit, that thou mayst grant the same,  
for now (reduced to great distress) I poor and needy am.  
verse 2 My soul, because I holy am, O thou my God preserve.  
and since he puts his trust in thee, save him who thee doth serve.   

verse 3 Since, Lord, to thee I daily cry, be merciful to me,  
verse 4 Rejoice, O Lord, thy servants soul, which lifted is to thee:  
verse 5 For thou art ready to forgive, and ever good to all,  
and art in mercy plentiful, to them that on thee call.   

verse 6 The fervent prayers which I make, O Lord, in mercy hear,  
and to the voice of my requests, vouchsafe a ready ear.  
verse 7 When miseries torment my mind, and it with anguish fill,  
I earnestly will call on thee, for thou wilt answer still.   

verse 8 For there is none amongst the Gods, to be compared with thee,  
nor is there any work, O Lord, that like thy works can be.  
verse 9 All nations, Lord, which made by thee, to be thy creatures claim,  
shall come, and worship thee before, and glorify thy name.   

verse 10 For thou art very great indeed, such things by thee are done,  
as are most wondrous to the world, yea, thou art God alone.  
verse 11 Teach me thy way, and in thy truth (O Lord) then walk I will;  
unite my heart, that it thy name may fear with reverence still.   

verse 12 O Lord my God, with all my heart, I will thy praise proclaim,  
and with due honour evermore, will glorify thy name.  
verse 13 Because thy mercy still hath been exceeding great to me,  
my soul hath from the lowest hell, delivered been by thee.   

verse 14 O God, the proud against me rise, the violent have met  
in troops, and sought my soul, and thee have not before them set.  
verse 15 But, Lord God of compassion full, thou still art gracious found,  
in mercy thou, and in pure truth, (long suffering) dost abound.   

verse 16 O, strait thyself unto me turn, and on me mercy have,  
thy strength unto thy servant give, thy handmaids son now save.  
verse 17 Show me a token for my good, that it my foes may see,  
and be ashamed, because thou, Lord, didst help and comfort me.    

Psalm LXXXVII.  
Sing this as the 81. Psalm.  

THe Lord amongst the holy hills, his firm foundation grounds,  
verse 2 He doth the gates of Zion love, more than all jacobs' bounds.  
verse 3 Gods City (O) most glorious things reported are of thee!  
verse 4 I Rahab will, and Babel name to them that well know me.   

O thou Philistia, and thou Tyre, behold this thing aright,  
with scorched Ethiopia's bounds, there, first this man saw light.  
verse 5 And it of Zion shall be said, this man, and that (time past)  
in her was borne: and the most high himself shall fix her fast.   

verse 6 When as the people's name shall be all written by the Lord,  
he, that even this man there was borne, shall certainly record.  
verse 7 And for this cause, who sing or play, all there employed shall be,  
the springs wherein I pleasure take, are only all in thee.    

Psal. LXXXVIII.  

LOrd, that of my salvation art the God to whom I pray,  
I have cried out most earnestly, before thee night and day.  
verse 2 Admitted to thy presence strait, O let my prayer be;  
and let the heavy moan I make, be listened to by thee.   

verse 3 For, lo, my soul is charged with grief, such troubles here I have,  
and my spent life approaches near the borders of the grave.  
verse 4 I am amongst them numbered now, that in the pit down fall,  
and I am like a man that hath no kind of strength at all.   

verse 5 Even free amongst the dead, like them that slain lie in the grave,  
whom thou no more dost call to mind, thy hand doth quite them leave.  
verse 6 Thou very low hast laid me down, whom earth embosomed keeps,  
where all in darkness is entombed, even in the very deeps.   

verse 7 Thine indignations burning wrath doth hard upon me press,  
and thou with all thy raging waves hast drowned me in distress.  
verse 8 Thou mine acquaintance hast estranged, thou hast of them made me  
to be abhorred: I am shut up, now to come forth not free.   

verse 9 Because of mine afflictions, Lord, mine eye doth always mourn,  
I daily called, and with stretched hands, myself to thee did turn.  
verse 10 Will't thou show wonders unto them, that are of life deprived?  
shall they again arise from death, to sound thy praise revived?   

verse 11 Thy loving kindness in the grave, shall it be there declared?  
or yet thy faithfulness, whereas destruction none hath spared?  
verse 12 Where darkness doth defraud the sight, shall there thy wonders shine,  
or yet amidst oblivions land, that righteousness of thine?   

verse 13 But I in all my trouble, Lord, have only cried to thee;  
each morning by my prayer still, thou shalt prevented be.  
verse 14 Why is my grieved soul cast off, O gracious Lord, by thee?  
and thy most comfortable face, why dost thou hide from me?   

verse 15 I am afflicted, and to die, even from my youth am bound,  
extremely I distracted am, whilst me thy terrors wound.  
verse 16 Thy wrath that is exceeding fierce, doth me (overwhelmed) dismay,  
thy terrors which astonish me, have cut me quite away.   

verse 17 They round about me every day, like waters did break out,  
and they (whilst all together joined) did compass me about.  
verse 18 Thou all my lovers and my friends, hast far removed from me,  
and those who my familiars were, I now no more can see.    

Psal. LXXXIX.  
Sing this as the 67. Psalm.  

I Will the mercies of the Lord for ever sing, and will  
to generations all make known, how thou art faithful still.  
verse 2 For I have said, that mercy shall be built for ever sure,  
thy faithfulness thou in the heavens shalt firmly make endure.   

verse 3 I with the man whom I did choose, a Covenant did make,  
I have to David sworn, whom I did for my servant take.  
verse 4 I will thy seed for evermore establish by my hand,  
and I will build a throne for thee, from race to race to stand.   

verse 5 And all the heavens, O Lord, shall praise the wonders done by thee,  
thy faithfulness likewise, whereas thy Saints assembled be.  
verse 6 For who, O Lord, with thee in heaven, can any way compare?  
who can be likened to the Lord, of them that mighty are?   

verse 7 God still is greatly to be feared, whereas his Saints repair,  
and to be reverenced of all them that near about him are.  
verse 8 Lord God of hosts, what Lord hath strength like to that strength of thine?  
or to that faithfulness, each where that doth about thee shine.   

The second part.  

verse 9 Thou rul'st the raging of the Sea, which beats the shores in vain,  
and when her waves to roar arise, thou makest them calm again.  
verse 10 Thou Rahab hast in pieces broke, as one that doth lie slain:  
thine enemies by thy strong arm, dispersed all remain.   

verse 11 The heavens are thine, thine is the earth, as for the world, each where  
it and the fullness of the same, by thee both founded were.  
verse 12 The freezing North, the warming South: they both by thee were made:  
the stately Tabor, Hermon fair, shall in thy name be glad.   

verse 13 Thou hast, O Lord, a mighty arm, no power can it withstand,  
thy hand exceedingly is strong, and high is thy right hand.  
verse 14 With justice judgement, of thy throne is still the dwelling place,  
and with kind mercy, spotless truth shall go before thy face.   

verse 15 Blest is the people that doth know the joyful sound aright;  
they of thy countenance, O Lord, shall walk into the light.  
verse 16 They all the day still in thy name, shall to rejoice agree,  
and in that righteousness of thine, shall all exalted be.    

The third part.  

verse 17 For thou of all the strength they have, the only glory art,  
and means to raise our horn on high, thy favour shall impart.  
verse 18 For lo, the Lord by his great power, will ever us maintain:  
the holy one of Israel, he doth above us reign.   

verse 19 In vision to thy holy one thou speaking, thus didst say,  
I did one from the people raise, help on one mighty lay.  
verse 20 I have my servant David found, and with my holy oil,  
I have anointed him for King, of my beloved soil.   

verse 21 With whom that it may him support, I establish will my hand:  
mine arm shall likewise strengthen him, that he may strongly stand.  
verse 22 The enemy shall not have power upon him to exact,  
nor shall the son of wickedness him harm by any act.   

verse 23 And I will strait before his face, his enemies confound,  
and them by whom he hated is, I with strange plagues will wound.  
verse 24 But with him still my faithfulness and mercy all shall see,  
and in my name his horn of power shall still exalted be.    

The fourth part.  

verse 25 I will his hand upon the sea, with sovereign power impose,  
and on the rivers his right hand, shall as he likes dispose.  
verse 26 Thou unto me a father art, (he thus to me shall cry)  
my God, and my salvations rock, on whom I do rely.   

verse 27 I'll likewise make him my first borne, a Prince to be obeyed,  
more high than all the Kings on earth, that ever sceptre swayed.  
verse 28 My tender mercies shall to him, forever be reserved,  
my Covenant shall still with him be faithfully observed.   

verse 29 And likewise I will make his seed forever to endure,  
and like the days of lasting heaven, his throne to stand secure.  
verse 30 But if his Children leave my law, and walk not in my way;  
verse 31 If they my statutes violate, and from my Precepts stray.   

verse 32 Their great transgressions with the rod, then visit strait will I,  
and with a multitude of stripes, their great iniquity.  
verse 33 Yet will not quite my kindness take from him at any time,  
nor will I falsify my truth, though punishing his crime.    

The fifth part.  

verse 34 The Covenant that I have made, I by no means will break,  
nor will I alter any thing, that mine own lips did speak.  
verse 35 Once, by my spotless holiness, I sworn have solemnly,  
that unto David, whom I choosed, I in no sort will lie.   

verse 36 And of his happy seed, the time no limits shall confine,  
his throne still glorious in my sight (as doth the Sun) shall shine.  
verse 37 It (established perpetually) the Moon for time shall even;  
and as a faithful witness still inhabiting the heaven.   

verse 38 But thou hast utterly cast off, and thou abhorred haste,  
thou hast been wroth with him whom thou annoyntedst in time past.  
verse 39 Thou hast thy servants Covenant made, that it now void is found;  
thou hast profaned his sacred Crown, it casting to the ground.   

verse 40 Thou broken hast the hedges down, that did impale his state,  
and in their ruins hast entombed his fortresses of late.  
verse 41 All that do pass alongst the way, to spoil him do approach;  
he to his neighbour is become the object of reproach.    

The sixth part.  

verse 42 Thou hast advanced his foes right hand, that they might him annoy,  
and unto all his enemies, thou hast given cause of joy.  
verse 43 Thou of his sword didst blunt the edge, that it deceived his hand,  
and when he in the battle was, thou didst not make him stand.   

verse 44 Thou hast the glory which he had made now no more to be,  
and to the very ground, his throne is now cast down by thee.  
verse 45 Thou of his youthful days (though short) yet shortened haste the space,  
and him that once so glorious was, hast covered with disgrace.   

verse 46 How long, O Lord, wilt thou thy face away for ever turn?  
and shall thine indignation thus like to a fire still burn?  
verse 47 Think but how short a time it is that I should here remain,  
and wherefore is it thus that thou hast made all men in vain?   

verse 48 What man is he that now doth live, and death shall never see?  
and from the graves destroying hand, shall he his soul set free?  
verse 49 Where are thy former mercies, Lord, which thou by solemn oath  
didst to thy servant David swear, in thine untainted truth?   

verse 50 Remember, Lord, what strange reproach doth wound thy servants  
how all the mighty people's scorn, I in my bosom bear.  
verse 51 Wherewith thy foes reproached his steps, even his whom thou before ear,  
verse 52 Anointed hadst: blessed be the Lord, Amen, for evermore.     

Psal. XC.  
Sing this as the 78. Psalm.  

THou mercifully hast, O Lord, been unto us a place  
in which we did securely dwell, even still from race to race.  
verse 2 Before the Mountains were brought forth, ere thou didst form with skill,  
the earth, and world, thou art our God, from everlasting still.   

verse 3 Thou to destruction (when thou wilt) dost make frail man to turn,  
and sayest thus, O ye that are the sons of men, return.  
verse 4 For, even a thousand years when past, are but still in thy sight,  
as yesterday, and as a watch that passeth in the night.   

verse 5 Thou as a flood bearest them away, a sleep they seem to be;  
they in the morning are like grass, which growing up we see.  
verse 6 It in the morning doth grow up, and fairly flourisheth,  
but in the evening is cut down, and quickly withereth.   

verse 7 For by thine anger when it burns, we quickly are destroyed,  
and by thine indignations height, extremely are annoyed,  
verse 8 Thou all our great iniquities hast set within thy sight,  
and of thy countenance all our sins, (though secret) in the light.   

verse 9 For all our days (Lord) in thy wrath, with pain and grief are past:  
and like a tale, scarce marked, when told, we soon away do waste.  
verse 10 The usual date confining life, to seventy years extends:  
if constitutions vigorous prove, in ten years more it ends.   

verse 11 Yet all their strength wherein they trust, but sorrow is and pain:  
for it is soon cut off, and we do fly away again.  
verse 12 Who of thine anger knows the power, whose weight no soul can bear?  
and even so is thy heavy wrath, according to thy fear.   

verse 13 Teach us to number in such sort, our days continually,  
that we our hearts, while as we live, to wisdom may apply.  
verse 14 Return, O Lord, how long 'gainst us shall thus thy wrath be bend?  
concerning those thy servants are, let it thee now repent.   

verse 15 O, early us to satisfy, thy tender mercy give,  
that we may joyful be, and glad, for all the days we live.  
verse 16 Lord, comfort us accordingly, as we distressed have been,  
and pay with pleasure all these years, in which we ill have seen.   

verse 17 Let thou thy work with power appear, to those that serve thee right,  
and even unto their Children, Lord, thy glory at the height.  
verse 18 And let the beauty of the Lord our God upon us be,  
establish on us our hands work, let it be fixed by thee.    

Psalm XCI.  
Sing this as the 99 Psalm.  

HE that doth in the secret place of the most high reside,  
in the Almighty's shadow still, securely shall abide.  
verse 2 And of the Lord I will affirm, he is my refuge still,  
my only fortress, and my God, and in him trust I will.   

verse 3 He surely shall deliver thee both from the fowler's snare,  
and from the noisome Pestilence, that doth infect the air.  
verse 4 He with his feathers shall thee hide, thy trust shall placed be  
beneath his wings: a shield and targe, his truth shall be to thee.   

verse 5 Thou shalt not be afraid at all, for fearful things by night,  
nor of the arrow that doth fly, while as the day gives light.  
verse 6 Nor of infective Pestilence, that doth in darkness stray,  
nor for destruction that doth waste, even at the height of day.   

verse 7 A thousand at thy side shall fall, with horror on a heap,  
and thousands ten at thy right hand, yet thou art sure to scape.  
verse 8 Thou only shalt bestow thine eyes attentively to view,  
and so shalt see the wicked ones, how they receive their due.   

verse 9 Because thou mad'st the Lord (which still for refuge I embrace)  
yea, even the Lord that is most high, to be thy dwelling place.  
verse 10 No kind of harm in any sort, shall ever light on thee,  
and from the Plague that ruin brings, thy dwelling shall be free.   

verse 11 For he his Angels shall command, that they may thee defend,  
and that where ever thou dost walk, they all thy ways attend.  
verse 12 They in their hands shall bear thee up, as a beloved one,  
lest thou shouldst dash at unawares, thy foot against a stone.   

verse 13 Thou shalt upon the Lion tread, and Adder where you meet;  
the Lion young, and Dragon thou shalt trample under feet.  
verse 14 Because (says God) he doth me love, I him deliver will,  
because that he hath known my name, I will exalt him still.   

verse 15 He shall me call, I answer will, and with him still will be  
in trouble, and will honour him, and I will set him free.  
verse 16 I with long life will him content, according to his heart,  
and my salvation unto him, I freely will impart.    

Psal. XCII.  
Sing this as the 88 Psalm.  

Unto the Lord to render thanks, it is a comely thing,  
and to thy name, O thou most high, the praises due to sing.  
verse 2 Thy loving kindness to declare, so soon as day gives light,  
and to proclaim thy faithfulness, even in the clouds of night.   

verse 3 Upon a ten stringed instrument, and on the Psaltery;  
on the melodious Harp likewise, all sounding solemnly.  
verse 4 For thou, O Lord, through thy great work, me to much joy hast brought,  
I triumph will in the great works, that by thy hands were wrought.   

verse 5 O Lord, how wondrous are thy works, which num'rously abound,  
and all thy thoughts are every way exceedingly profound.  
verse 6 A man that hath a brutish mind, he cannot this perceive:  
the fool (as wholly void of wit,) can no way this conceive.   

verse 7 When they that wickedly are given, as doth the grass, do spring,  
when all that work iniquity, are fairly flourishing;  
It is that they shall be destroyed for ever utterly:  
verse 8 But yet O mighty Lord, thou art for evermore most high.   

verse 9 For lo, O Lord, thine enemies, for lo, thine enemies  
shall perish: they shall scattered be, who work iniquities.  
verse 10 But like the horns of Unicorns, mine shall exalted be:  
I shall with oil that is most fresh, anointed be by thee.   

verse 11 Mine eye shall see upon my foes, what I desire, ensue;  
mine ears shall hear what I desired, on them that me pursue.  
verse 12 The righteous like the Palm three fair, shall flourish in his ways:  
he shall like to the Cedar grow, that Lebanon arrays.   

verse 13 Those in the Lords most holy house, that firmly planted are,  
shall in the Courts of our great God, for ever flourish fair.  
verse 14 They even when old, yet not decayed, still forth their fruit shall bring,  
and with abundance shall be fat, and ever flourishing.   

verse 15 To show that upright is the Lord, he is a rock to me:  
and he from all unrighteousness, is altogether free.    

Psal. XCIII.  
Sing this as the 77. Psalm.  

THe Lord doth reign, with Majesty he clothed is throughout,  
he clothed is with strength, with which he girds himself about.  
The world likewise well established is, and firm in every part:  
verse 2 Thy Throne is fired of old, and thou from everlasting art.   

verse 3 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the raging floods, their voice  
have lifted up, the floods lift up their waves that make a noise.  
verse 4 Even many waters joining sounds, whose height with terror swells,  
and the large Sea with all her waves, the Lord on high excels.   

verse 5 Thy Testimonies grounded well exceedingly, are sure,  
and holiness for ever, Lord, becomes thy house most pure.    

Psal. XCIV.  
Sing this as the 78. Psalm.  

O Mighty God, to whom as due, all vengeance still belongs;  
O mighty God, who vengeance ow'st, be seen in venging wrongs.  
verse 2 Lift up thyself thou of the earth, the sovereign judge that art,  
and unto all them that are proud, a due reward impart.   

verse 3 How long (O gracious Lord) shall they that are inclined to ill,  
how long shall they who wicked are, be seen to triumph still?  
verse 4 How long shall things most hard by them be uttered forth and told?  
and all that work iniquity, to boast themselves be bold?   

verse 5 The people that are thine, O Lord they break in pieces quite,  
and to afflict thine heritage, it is their chief delight.  
verse 6 They widows that are desolate, and straying strangers kill,  
of Orphans whom they should defend, the guiltless blood they spill.   

verse 7 Yet do they say presumptuously, the Lord shall this not see,  
and this by jacobs' mighty God, shall not regarded be.  
verse 8 Ye that amongst the people are most brutish, understand:  
and when will ye be wise, that are the foolish of the land?   

verse 9 Shall he who planted hath the ear, not prompt of hearing be?  
and he that form hath the eye, shall he himself not see?  
verse 10 He that doth scourge the nations all, shall he not such correct,  
who teacheth knowledge unto man, what can he not detect?   

The second part.  

verse 11 The very thoughts of mortal man, the Lord doth clearly spy,  
how that even every one of them is but mere vanity.  
verse 12 Blest is the man, whom (as thy child) thy rod doth keep in awe,  
and whom thou, Lord, dost teach to live according to thy law.   

verse 13 That thou may'st make him rest secure, from days of stormy times,  
till for the wicked, pits be digged, to punish all their crimes.  
verse 14 For sure the Lord will not cast off the people whom he loved;  
nor will he his inheritance, quite to forsake be moved.   

verse 15 But judgement unto righteousness, shall wholly turn again:  
and all shall follow after it, whose hearts no fraud doth stain.  
verse 16 Who will for me rise up 'gainst them that doers are of ill,  
'gainst them that work iniquity, who stand up for me will?   

verse 17 Had not the Lord in mercy been a ready help to me,  
my soul almost in silence had a dweller come to be.  
verse 18 But when I said my staggering foot in danger is to slide:  
thy mercy's Lord, did hold me up, and made me firm abide.   

verse 19 Whilst floods of thoughts within my breast, the most abounding be,  
thy consolations then most sweet, with pleasure ravish me.  
verse 20 And shall the throne of wickedness, have fellowship with thee,  
which mischief cunningly contrived, doth by a law decree?   

verse 21 They 'gainst his soul that righteous is, meet altogether bend,  
and wickedly condemn the blood that is most innocent.  
verse 22 But yet the Lord for ever is a strong defence for me,  
and of my refuge, my great God, the rock shall ever be.   

verse 23 And he upon them, their own sins shall bring them to annoy,  
and in their sins shall cut them off, our God shall them destroy.     

Psal. XCV.  

O Come, let us unto the Lord, sing with a cheerful voice,  
let us to our salvations rock, all make a joyful noise.  
verse 2 Let us before his presence come, to render thanks, as bound,  
and unto him with holy Psalms, to make a joyful sound.   

verse 3 For lo, the Lord in all his works, a God most great doth prove,  
and is a King exceeding great, all other Gods above.  
verse 4 The deepest places of the earth, are all into his hand,  
and all the strength of swelling hills, he likewise doth command.   

verse 5 To him the spacious Sea belongs, and he the same did make;  
yea, and the dry land from his hands, a form at first did take.  
verse 6 O come and let us worship strait, and bow us down withal,  
and on our knees before the Lord our maker let us fall.   

verse 7 He is our God, the people we of his own pasture are,  
and of his hand the sheep: to day if you his voice will hear;  
verse 8 Then harden not your stubborn hearts, as when you did contend,  
and in temptations hateful day, in deserts did offend.   

verse 9 When as your ancestors of old, too boldly tempted me;  
they proved me then, and what I wrought, did evidently see.  
verse 10 I forty years long with this race, was grieved, and did say,  
it is a people errs in heart, and have not known my way.   

verse 11 To whom I swearing in my wrath, most justly did protest,  
that they should never suffered be to enter in my rest.    

Psal. XCVI.  
Sing this as the 77. Psalm.  

O Come and sing unto the Lord, a song not heard before:  
sing all the earth unto the Lord, whom only we adore.  
verse 2 Sing cheerfully unto the Lord, and bless his sacred name:  
and his salvation constantly, from day to day proclaim.   

verse 3 His glory (not admitting bounds) amongst the heathen show,  
and his great works that wondrous are, let all the people know.  
verse 4 The Lord is great, and to be praised exceedingly deserves,  
and to be feared above all Gods, whom any nation serves.   

verse 5 For they base Idols are, for Gods whom all the nations take:  
O but, the Lord whom we adore, the glorious heavens did make.  
verse 6 High honour and dread Majesty, are still before his face;  
and strength with beauty always matched, are in his holy place.   

verse 7 Ye kindreds of the people all, give to the Lord of right;  
give absolutely to the Lord, all strength and glories height.  
verse 8 Give to the Lord the glory which doth to his name belong:  
an offering bring, and to his Courts, resort his Saints among.   

The second part.  

verse 9 In beauty of true holiness, adore the Lord aright,  
and let the earth with reverend fear, all tremble at his sight.  
verse 10 To heathens say the Lord doth reign, the world shall established be,  
not to be moved, and righteously the people judge shall he.   

verse 11 O let the glorious heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad,  
the sea, and fullness of the same, let all to roar be made.  
verse 12 Let strait the field be glad, and all that doth therein abound,  
than all the trees into the wood, shall to rejoice be found.   

verse 13 Before the Lord, he comes, he comes to judge the earth, he shall  
judge all the world with righteousness, with truth his people all.     

Psalm XCVII.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

THe Lord doth reign, then to rejoice, let all the earth be made,  
and let the multitude of Isles, all for the same be glad.  
verse 2 Black clouds and darkness compass him, and judgement ever is  
with righteousness, the dwelling place of that dread throne of his.   

verse 3 A mighty fire before his face doth usher him the way,  
which makes his foes fall round about, to raging flames a prey.  
verse 4 The lightnings which he sent abroad, enlightened every where  
the spacious world, the earth did see, and trembled all for fear.   

verse 5 The hills like wax before the Lord, did melted fall down low,  
even at the presence of the Lord, who all the earth doth owe.  
verse 6 The crystal heavens that cover us, his righteousness declare,  
and all the people clearly see his glory every where.   

verse 7 Who graven Images do serve, let them confounded fall  
that boast themselves of Idols vain; ye Gods him worship all.  
verse 8 It Zion heard, and was most glad, and it did joy afford  
to judaes' daughters all, because, of thy great judgements, Lord.   

verse 9 For thou, O Lord, o'er all the earth, art eminently high,  
and thou above all other Gods, art raised exceedingly.  
verse 10 All ye that love the Lord, hate ill: he saves the souls of his,  
and them delivereth from the hand of him that wicked is.   

verse 11 For them that righteous are indeed, there is now sown a light,  
and joyfulness unto all them that are in heart upright.  
verse 12 All ye that righteous are, rejoice with comfort in the Lord,  
and of his holiness with thanks, the memory record.    

Psal. XCVIII.  

SIng to the Lord, a song new made, he wondrous things hath done:  
his right hand, and his holy arm, the victory hath won.  
verse 2 The Lord hath his salvation made, to be most clearly known,  
his righteousness in heathens sights, he openly hath shown.   

verse 3 His mercy and his truth in mind, to Israel's house kept were,  
all th' earth, our God's salvation, did most clearly see each where.  
verse 4 O all the earth unto the Lord, make now a joyful noise;  
yea, make a noise most loud, sing praise, and hearty rejoice.   

verse 5 Sing with the Harp that pleasant is, unto the mighty Lord,  
and of a Psalm the pleasant voice, unto the Harp accord.  
verse 6 And with the Trumpets stately sound, the Cornets too employ;  
make ye before the Lord the King, a noise expressing joy.   

verse 7 Let Seas with swelling villows roar, and all that therein breeds,  
the world that is inhabited, with all the guests it feeds.  
verse 8 Let sounding floods (as to applaud) their clapping hands employ,  
and let the mountains mount aloft, as swelling all with joy.   

verse 9 Before the Lord, for lo, he comes the earth as judge to try;  
to judge the world with righteousness, and all with equity.    

Psal. XCIX.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

THe Lord doth reign, therefore for fear, let all the people quake,  
he 'twixt the Cherubims doth sit, then let the earth all shake.  
verse 2 The Lord in holy Zion's bounds, is great exceedingly,  
and he above all people is most eminently high.   

verse 3 Thy name that is for ever great, and terrible at height,  
because that it most holy is, let them it praise aright.  
verse 4 The King's strength judgement loves, thou dost establish equity  
thou truth and judgement execut'st, in jacob constantly.   

verse 5 Exalt the Lord our God, and at the footstool that is his,  
with humble reverence worship ye, for he most holy is.  
verse 6 With Moses, Aaron, 'mongst his Priests, & them amongst that call  
upon his name, mild Samuel was, they called, he answered all.   

verse 7 He in the cloudy pillar spoke to them, and kept they have  
his testimonies, and to them the Ordinance that he gave.  
verse 8 Thou answered'st them, O Lord, our God, a God to pardon bend,  
though their inventions did not scape from thee, due punishment.   

verse 9 Exalt the Lord, who is our God, and at his holy hill,  
with reverence worship, for, the Lord our God is holy still.    

Psal. C.  

MAke all ye lands a joyful noise, to him that is the Lord of might,  
verse 2 With gladness ever serve the Lord, and come with singing in his sight.   

verse 3 Know that the Lord is our great God, he us, not we, ourselves did make,  
we are his people, and the sheep that he as his own flock did take.   

verse 4 With thanksgiving come in his gates, and in his Courts his praise proclaim,  
be always thankful unto him, and ever bless his holy name.  
verse 5 For lo, the Lord is wholly good, his tender mercy lasts for ever,  
and unto generations all, his truth doth constantly persever.    

Psal. CI.  
Sing this as the 81. Psalm.  

I Mercy will, and judgement sing, to thee, Lord, sing I will,  
and wisely in a perfect way, myself will carry still.  
verse 2 O when in mercy unto me, wilt thou be pleased to come;  
I with a perfect heart will walk, within my house at home.   

verse 3 No wicked thing before mine eyes, shall for an object be;  
I hate their work that turn aside, it shall not cleave to me.  
verse 4 A heart disposed to be perverse, depart from me strait shall,  
a person given to wickedness, I will not know at all.   

verse 5 Him who his neighbour privily doth slander, I shall kill,  
a haughty look, a heart that's proud, I no way suffer will.  
verse 6 Mine eyes shall on the faithful look, that they may dwell with me;  
who walketh in a perfect way, he shall my servant be.   

verse 7 None that doth use to work deceit, within my house shall dwell,  
he shall not tarry in my sight, who lies doth love to tell.  
verse 8 The wicked of the Land betimes, shall be destroyed by me,  
that from the City of the Lord, ill doers razed may be.    

Psal. CII.  
Sing this as the 67. Psalm.  

O Lord, the fervent prayer hear, that is poured forth by me,  
the cry that earnestly I make, let it come up to thee.  
verse 2 Hid not thy face in wrath from me, when troubles do appall:  
incline thine ear, and answer me with speed when as I call.   

verse 3 Like to the smoke that vanisheth, my days consumed be,  
and like a parched hearth, my bones are all burnt up in me.  
verse 4 My heart is wounded, and like grass is withered quite with pain,  
so that I do forget to eat the bread should me sustain.   

verse 5 By reason of the heavy voice, that from my groans proceeds,  
my bones so cleave unto my skin, that it amazement breeds.  
verse 6 I am like to a Pelican that flies each mortals sight,  
and like the solitary Owl, in deserts loathing light.   

verse 7 I always watch, and I am like a Sparrow, that alone  
doth rest upon the houses top, approached to by none.  
verse 8 Mine enemies me to reproach, even all the day repair:  
and they that are against me mad, all sworn against me are.   

verse 9 For I have ashes eaten up, as if they had been bread,  
and of my drink, I with my tears a mixture oft have made.  
verse 10 Because of this thy heavy wrath and indignation past,  
for it was thou didst lift me up, and thou me down didst cast.   

verse 11 My days like to a shadow are, that doth declining pass,  
and I am withered quite away, like to the very grass.  
verse 12 But thou, O Lord, shalt still endure, and thy remembrance shall  
for ever (duly reverenced) last to generations all.   

The second part.  

verse 13 Thou shalt arise, and mercy have upon thy Zion yet;  
the time to favour her is come, the time that thou hadst set,  
verse 14 For in her stones that ruined are, thy servants pleasure take;  
yea, they (the very dust thereof) do favour for her sake.   

verse 15 So of the Lord the sacred name, the heathen all shall fear;  
yea, and thy glory all the kings that rule on earth do bear.  
verse 16 When as the Lord that mighty is, shall Zion's buildings rear:  
then in his glory shining bright, he shall with state appear.   

verse 17 The prayer of the destitute he will regard likewise:  
and he the prayer that they make, will in no sort despise.  
verse 18 This for the race that is to come, shall rest upon record,  
the people not created yet, even they shall praise the Lord.   

verse 19 He from his Sanctuaries height hath downwards cast his eye,  
and from the heaven that is above, the Lord the earth did spy  
verse 20 That he of Captives sore distressed, may hear the groaning breath,  
and that he may deliver them that are designed for death.   

verse 21 That they in Zion may declare the Lords most holy name,  
and likewise his most glorious praise, amidst jerusalem.  
verse 22 When people meet to serve the Lord, and kingdoms gathered are,  
verse 23 My strength he weakened in the way, and did my days not spare.   

verse 24 I said, my God, in my day's height do not take me away,  
throughout all generations still, thy years for ever stay.  
verse 25 The firm foundation of the earth, was laid of old by thee:  
the glorious heavens, of thine own hands, the work most wondrous be.   

verse 26 They perish shall, thou last: beware old they like a garment shall,  
thou as a vesture shalt them change, they shall be changed all.  
verse 27 But thou art still the same, thy years shall last for evermore:  
verse 28 Thy servants race shall last, their seed be fixed thee before.     

Psal. CIII.  

O Let the Lord by thee my soul, for ever blessed be;  
and bless his name that holy is, even all that is in me.  
verse 2 O bless the Lord continually, my soul, and suffer not  
that all his benefits by thee should ever be forgot.   

verse 3 Who out of mercy doth forgive all thine iniquities,  
and unto thy diseases all, a remedy applies.  
verse 4 Who from destruction doth redeem thy life, when sinking down;  
who doth with loving kindness thee, and tender mercy's crown.   

verse 5 Who with the plenty of good things, doth satisfy thy mouth,  
so that (even as the Eagles is) renewed is thy youth.  
verse 6 The Lord (most mighty) righteousness and judgement every where  
doth execute, that he may ease them that oppressed are.   

verse 7 He to his servant Moses erst made all his ways well known,  
and unto Israel's children too, his glorious deeds were shown.  
verse 8 The Lord is always merciful, and gracious to be found,  
to anger he is very slow, in mercy doth abound.   

verse 9 He, though he check us for a space, yet will not always chide,  
nor will he angry with his own for evermore abide.  
verse 10 He, as our sins did him provoke, to deal with us hath spared,  
as our iniquities deserved, he did not us reward.   

verse 11 For as the heaven this low laid earth, is placed fare above,  
so towards them that him do fear, his mercy great doth prove.  
verse 12 As fare as from the East, the West is distant, even so fare  
our great transgressions all from us, by him removed are.   

The second part.  

verse 13 As to his brood a father doth a tender pity bear,  
even so the Lord doth pity them that him do truly fear.  
verse 14 For he how we at first were framed, can as our maker tell,  
and how that we are all but dust, he doth remember well.   

verse 15 And as the grass, so are the days of man's soon fading race,  
even as a flower amidst the field, he flourisheth a space.  
verse 16 For, lo, a prey to every wind, it suddenly doth fall;  
and of the same where it did grow, no sign remains at all.   

verse 17 But upon them that fear the Lord, his mercy never ends,  
and to their children's children still, his righteousness extends.  
verse 18 To such as keep his Covenant, and them that in due form  
remember his Commandments, that they may them perform.   

verse 19 The Lord amidst the highest heavens prepared hath his throne:  
his kingdom is most absolute, and rules o'er all alone.  
verse 20 Ye Angels that excel in strength, for ever bless the Lord,  
and his Commandments perform, by harkening to his word.   

verse 21 Bless ye the Lord, immortal hosts, that do attend him still,  
and ye celestial ministers, that execute his will.  
verse 22 Bless ye the Lord all his great works, with which the world is stored,  
in his dominion every where, my soul bless thou the Lord.     

Psal. CIV.  
Sing this as the 67. Psalm.  

MY soul, O bless the Lord, thou Lord my God, art very great:  
with honour's height and Majesty, thou clothed art in state.  
verse 2 Who even as with a garment, dost array thyself with light,  
who like a curtain dost stretch out the heavens that are so bright.   

verse 3 Who of his Chambers doth the beams upon the waters lay,  
who doth the clouds his Chariot make, who winged with winds makes way,  
verse 4 Who doth his Angel's spirits make, to compass his desire,  
his Ministers whom he employs, a fiercely flaming fire.   

verse 5 Who the foundations of the earth, most solidly did lay,  
that it should never be at all removed any way.  
verse 6 Thou with the deep it by thy power, (as with a garment) clothed  
the waters lifted up aloft, above the mountains frothed.   

verse 7 While as they were by thee rebuked, they strait away did fly,  
and at thy thunder's roaring voice, they parted hastily.  
verse 8 They by the Mountains mount on high, they by the lower ground  
go down again into the place, which thou for them didst found.   

verse 9 Thou limits hast allotted them, which they may not exceed,  
lest they to drown all lands again, a deluge new should breed.  
verse 10 He to the Valleys Springs doth send, refreshing every place,  
which gathering strength amongst the hills, do strongly run their race:   

The second part.  

verse 11 They drink to beasts in every field, do liberally impart:  
the Asses wild do quench their thirst in the most desert part.  
verse 12 The feathered bands that fan the air, by them shall love to dwell,  
which on green branches singing loud, for melody excel.   

verse 13 He from his Chambers secret store, doth bathe the scorched hills,  
and of thy works the pleasant fruit, the earth with plenty fills.  
verse 14 He makes the grass for feeding flocks, embroider every field,  
and herb for man: that he may make th'earth food in plenty yield.   

verse 15 And wine which doth from stormy cares, exhilarate men's hearts;  
and oil that makes his face to shine, & bread that strength imparts.  
verse 16 The trees that to the Lord belong, do moisture never want;  
the Cedars high of Lebanon, which he himself did plant.   

verse 17 Upon whose branches, cheerful birds do boldly build their nests,  
and lodged aloft on stately Firres, the stork securely rests.  
verse 18 In dangerous parts of steepy hills, wild Goats do boldly stray,  
and underneath the rocks retired, the little Coneys play.   

verse 19 He did appoint the changing Moon, the season so to show,  
the time when as he should go down, the Sun doth likewise know.  
verse 20 Thou dost with darkness mask the world, extinguishing the day,  
that beasts from woods by silent fields, emboldened are to stray.   

verse 21 Whilst fiercely roaring after prey, the Lion's ravenous brood,  
all unto God who did them make, have their recourse for food.  
verse 22 But when the sun gins to rise, and clears the world with light,  
they strait retiring to their dens, do make the day their night.   

verse 23 Industrious man drawn forth with cares, doth then his work begin,  
and plies his guiltless husbandry, till night doth call him in.  
verse 24 How many are thy works, O Lord! in wisdom wonderful,  
thou mad'st them all, the earth each where is of thy riches full.    

The third part.  

verse 25 So is this great and spacious sea, where scaly creatures creep,  
what great, what small, even numberless, are dwellers in the deep  
verse 26 There make the ships with swelling sails amidst the waves their way:  
there Leviathan is, whom thou hast made therein to play.   

verse 27 All these upon thee constantly do their attendance give,  
that in due time thou may'st to them give meat that they may live.  
verse 28 What thou dost freely give to them, the same they gather still;  
thou liberally spread'st forth thy hand, and good things them do fill.   

verse 29 But if thou once dost hide thy face, than terror strikes them all:  
thou tak'st away their breath, they die, and to their dust strait fall.  
verse 30 Thou sendest forth thy powerful spirit, they are created new:  
thou of the earth the furrowed face, with beauty dost renew.   

verse 31 The glory of the mighty Lord, an end shall never take:  
the Lord shall in the works rejoice, which he himself did make.  
verse 32 The earth is made to tremble all, if he on it but look:  
and if he but the mountains touch, than all of them do smoke.   

verse 33 I to the Lord (while as I live) to sing my soul will raise;  
and I, whilst I my being have, will to my God sing praise.  
verse 34 My meditation upon him, shall be most sweet to me,  
and in the Lord that mighty is, I ever glad will be.   

verse 35 Let sinners perish from the earth, who doers are of ill:  
let them quite cease, bless thou the Lord my soul, praise ye him still.     

Psal. CV.  
Sing this as the 59 Psalm.  

O Give due thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his name,  
amongst the people all his deeds to make them known proclaim.  
verse 2 Sing unto him with cheerful minds, sing Psalms to him with joy;  
of all his works that wondrous are, to talk, your tongues employ.   

verse 3 To glory in his holy name, with due respect accord,  
and let the heart of them rejoice, that seek unto the Lord.  
verse 4 The mighty Lord and his great strength, seek ye in every place,  
and seek as your chief happiness, continually his face.   

verse 5 Think on the works that he hath done, which admiration breed,  
his wonders, and the judgements all, which from his mouth proceed.  
verse 6 O ye that are of Abraham's race, who did obey his voice,  
and you that jacobs' children are, of whom he did make choice.   

verse 7 He is the everlasting Lord, that still our God hath been;  
his judgements, more than eminent, through all the earth are seen.  
verse 8 His Covenant he remembered hath, that it may ever stand,  
and to a thousand of descents, the word he did command.   

The second part.  

verse 9 A Covenant with Abraham, which first contracted stood;  
and unto Isaac afterward, his oath that was made good.  
verse 10 Which for a law to be observed, he unto jacob gave,  
to Israel for a Covenant, that never end should have.   

verse 11 And said, Canaan's fertile land I will bestow on thee,  
the lot which afterwards by you inherited shall be.  
verse 12 When they in number were at first a few neglected men,  
yea, but a very few, and these but strangers in it then.   

verse 13 From nation unto nation still, when they so oft removed,  
and from one kingdom parting strait, another people proved:  
verse 14 He did not suffer any man to do unto them wrong;  
yea, for their sakes he did reprove the Kings that were most strong.   

verse 15 Do not (said he) touch them at all, whom I anointed have,  
and let my Prophets by your means no kind of harm receive.  
verse 16 And moreover for a famine, he, upon the land did call;  
yea, he the staff of strengthening bread, did wholly break o'er all.    

The third part.  

verse 17 He sent a man most excellent, before them to provide,  
who unto bondage was betrayed, even joseph for their guide.  
verse 18 Whose feet with fetters charged were, in iron they made him lie,  
verse 19 Till that th' appointed time did come, the Lords word did him try.   

verse 20 Then sent the King, and did command that he enlarged should be,  
he that the people's ruler was, did send to set him free.  
verse 21 A Lord to rule his family, he raised him, as most fit,  
to him of all that he possessed, he did the charge commit.   

verse 22 That he might bind his Princes all, as seemed best in his sight,  
and even unto his Senators, that wisdom teach he might.  
verse 23 And aged Israel likewise then to Egypt's kingdom came,  
and jacob was a sojourner into the land of Ham.   

verse 24 His people then exceedingly, he did increase so long,  
that even then these that were their foes, they did become more strong.  
verse 25 He turned their hearts, that they to hate his people so were moved,  
and even most subtly to use his servants whom he loved.    

The fourth part.  

verse 26 Mild Moses that his servant was, he in ambassage sent,  
and Aaron whom he chosen had, with him together went.  
verse 27 His threatening signs among them, they did evidently show,  
and in the land of cursed Ham, his wonders made them know.   

verse 28 He did a fearful darkness send, and made it dark to be,  
and they against his sacred word, rebelled in no degree.  
verse 29 Their waters all that erst were pure, he did transform to blood,  
the fishes strait empoisoned thus, lay dead in every flood.   

verse 30 The land in great abundance then, most loathsome frogs brought out,  
even in the chambers of their Kings, which swarming crawled about.  
verse 31 He spoke, and then incontinent to execute his will,  
huge swarms of vermin, louse & flies, their coasts each where did fill.   

verse 32 The rain that them should have refreshed, he unto hail did turn,  
and in their land most terribly, the flaming fire did burn.  
verse 33 He smote their Figtrees, and their Vines, & trees of all their coasts,  
verse 34 He spoke, and Caterpillars came, with Locusts in great hosts.    

The fift part.  

verse 35 The herbs that in their land did grow, they eating did confound,  
and did devour the needful fruits that beautified their ground.  
verse 36 He also smote their first borne all, by which their land was graced;  
yea, even the very chief of all, in whom their strength was placed.   

verse 37 He brought them forth enriched all with silver, and with gold,  
and of their Tribes there was not one, whom weakness did withhold.  
verse 38 All Egypt was exceeding glad, when as they did departed;  
the fear of them so long before, had seized on every heart.   

verse 39 He for a covering spread a cloud, yea, and to give them light,  
he made a fire to clear their way, so long as it was night.  
verse 40 He brought unto the people Quailes, when they for them did call,  
and with a bread reigned down from heaven, did satisfy them all.   

verse 41 He opened wide the  rock, and waters forth did flow,  
which having quenched the thirsty parts, did like a river grow.  
verse 42 Because his holy promises he then did call to mind,  
which with his servant Abraham, a Covenant did bind.   

verse 43 And with exceeding joy he did his people all bring out  
with gladness, these which he for his had chused from all about.  
verse 44 And freely gave to them the lands that erst the heathens were,  
and what the people's toils had gained, they did inherit there.   

verse 45 That they his statutes might observe, according to his word,  
and that they still might keep his laws, give praise unto the Lord.     

Psal. CVI  
Sing this as the 52. Psalm.  

PRaise ye the Lord; O to the Lord give thanks for what is past,  
for, he is infinitely good, his mercy still doth last.  
verse 2 Who of the Lord the mighty acts (according to their worth)  
can utter? who can all his praise as he deserves set forth?   

verse 3 O blessed they for ever are, that judgement do observe,  
and he from doing righteousness, who not at all doth swerve.  
verse 4 Remember me, Lord, with that love, which thou to thine dost bear:  
with thy salvation, O my God, to visit me appear.   

verse 5 That I thy chosen's good may see, in thy lands gladness glad;  
that I with thine inheritance, to glory may be made.  
verse 6 We with our sinful fathers, ah, have sinned every one,  
we did commit iniquity, we wickedly have done.   

verse 7 Our fathers did not understand the wonders that were wrought  
in Egypt, and they not upon thy numerous mercy's thought.  
verse 8 But at the sea, at the red sea, provoked him at the height,  
yet for his name's sake, he them saved, to manifest his might.   

verse 9 The red sea was by him rebuked, and strait it was up dried,  
so them as through the wilderness, he through the deeps did guide.  
verse 10 He saved them from the hand of him that did them highly hate,  
and did redeem them from the hand of th'enemy, though great.   

The second part.  

verse 11 The waters falling on their foes, them all of life deprived,  
and not so much as one of them, the general loss survived.  
verse 12 Then confidently they believed his words in every thing:  
and strait transported all with joy, his praises loud did sing.   

verse 13 The glorious works that he had done, were soon by them forgot,  
and for his Counsel any more, they (fond) waited not.  
verse 14 But in the barren wilderness did lust exceedingly,  
and in the desert their great God did tempt most wickedly.   

verse 15 And he did grant them their request, but their lean souls grew faint,  
they envied Moses in the Camp, and Aaron the Lord's Saint.  
verse 16 The earth as bursting for disdain, that it should bear such ones,  
verse 17 To Dathan, and abiram's troops, gave death and Tomb at once.   

verse 18 A fire was kindled in their troops, flames did the wicked burn:  
verse 19 In Horeb they did make a Calf, and did to Idols turn.  
verse 20 And thus did they their glory change, out of a fond conceit,  
into the figure of an Ox, that grass for food doth eat.   

verse 21 They did forget the mighty God that had their Saviour been,  
by whom such great things brought to pass, they had in Egypt seen.  
verse 22 Even all the wonders wrought by him, that in Cham's land were known,  
and things that were most terrible, erst by the red sea shown    

The third part.  

verse 23 Then, he would them destroy he said, till Moses in the way  
did stand, (lest he should ruin them) to turn his wrath away.  
verse 24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they trusted not his word,  
verse 25 But in their Tents did dare to grudge, not harkening to the Lord.   

verse 26 He therefore lifted up in wrath his hand against them all,  
to make them in the wilderness, even every one to fall.  
verse 27 That in all Nations every where, he might o'erthrow their race,  
and in all Countries scatter them, the scorn of every place.   

verse 28 They unto Baal-Peor did themselves associate:  
the sacrifices of the dead, they did profanely eat.  
verse 29 Thus they with their inventions vile, did highly him provoke,  
and the infectious Pestilence, strait in upon them broke.   

verse 30 But Phineas doing justice then, the slaughtering Plague did stay,  
verse 31 Which unto him, for righteousness, accounted was for aye.  
verse 32 And at the waters erst of strife, they did him angry make,  
so that it went exceeding ill with Moses for their sake.   

verse 33 Because they than his spirit, though mild, provoked wickedly,  
so that he with unbridled lips, spoke unadvisedly.  
verse 34 They razed not nations as the Lord them first commanded had,  
verse 35 But mingling with the heathenish bands, did learn their customs bad.    

The fourth part.  

verse 36 And they their Idols served, which was the cause of all their evils,  
verse 37 Yea, they their sons and daughters gave, as offerings unto devils.  
verse 38 They lavishly gave guiltless lives, (even of their dearest brood)  
to Canans Idols offered up, the land was stained with blood.   

verse 39 Thus by their own prodigious works, they all defiled were,  
and with their own inventions went a whoring every where.  
verse 40 So that the anger of the Lord against his people burned,  
he (loathing his inheritance) from them his favour turned.   

verse 41 And strait he did deliver them into the heathens hand,  
and they that did them highly hate, did over them command.  
verse 42 Their powerful enemies likewise, did strangely them oppress,  
and in subjection brought down low, their hand did them distress.   

verse 43 He freed the most, but they provoked him with their counsel still,  
and they were brought down very low, for what they had done ill,  
verse 44 But, though they had him thus displeased, yet did he then regard  
the great affliction that them grieved, while as their cry he heard.   

verse 45 And he remembered strait for them, his Covenant made of old,  
and did repent, according to his mercies manifold.  
verse 46 He also mercifully then, them to be pitied made,  
of all those cruel bands, which erst them captives carried had.   

verse 47 Save us, O Lord our God, us from among the heathen raise,  
that we may thank thy holy name, and triumph in thy praise.  
verse 48 To bless the Lord, even Israel's God, from age to age accord:  
let all the people joining say, Amen, praise ye the Lord.     

Psal. CVII.  
Sing this as the 96. Psalm.  

O Give ye thanks unto the Lord, for only good he is,  
for his great mercy doth endure for ever unto his.  
verse 2 They whom the Lord redeemed hath, let them the same confess,  
whom he hath from the enemi's hand redeemed, when in distress.   

verse 3 From all the Nations of the world whom he hath gathered forth,  
from whence the Sun doth rise, or set, from fourth & from the north.  
verse 4 They wand'ring through the wilderness, a solitary way:  
no habitable City found, where they to dwell might stay.   

verse 5 Whilst famine, thirst, two tyrants rude, their bodies racked with pain,  
so that their souls in them o'ercome, with faintness did remain.  
verse 6 Then whilst extremely thus distressed, they on the Lord did call,  
and he them freed from all these evils, to which they had been thrall.   

verse 7 And he did kindly lead them forth by that way which was right,  
to go unto a City, where securely dwell they might.  
verse 8 O that men for his goodness great, would praise the Lord above!  
and for his works to sons of men, that wonderful do prove.   

verse 9 For he the soul that longing is, doth satisfy at will.  
and he the soul that hungry is, doth with his goodness fill.  
verse 10 Such as in darkness sit, and in death's shadow are confined,  
whom sad afflictions heavy load, and iron strictly bind.   

The second part.  

verse 11 Because they all the words of God, as revels did defy,  
and all the Counsels did contemn, of him that is most high.  
verse 12 He therefore strait with many toils, did quite bring down their heart,  
they did fall down, and there was none could help to them impart.   

verse 13 Then did they cry unto the Lord, when trouble did them grieve,  
and out of their distresses all, he strait did them relieve.  
verse 14 He out of darkness did them bring, where gloomy death appalled,  
and did the bands asunder break, in which they were enthralled.   

verse 15 O that men for his goodness great, would praise the Lord above,  
and for his works to sons of men, that wonderful do prove!  
verse 16 For he the gates that were of brass, hath made in pieces fall,  
and he the bars that were of iron, hath cut in sunder all.   

verse 17 The fools for their transgression great, and that they do not spare  
to work iniquities, even all afflicted sorely are.  
verse 18 Their soul all sorts of meat doth loath, with pain prolonging breath,  
they in an agony draw near, unto the gates of death.   

verse 19 Then do they cry unto the Lord, when trouble doth them grieve,  
and out of their distresses all, he strait doth them relieve.  
verse 20 He sent his Word, a sovereign balm, which did them quickly cure,  
and them from their destructions all, in mercy did secure.    

The third part.  

verse 21 O that men for his goodness great, would praise the Lord above,  
and for his works to sons of men, that wonderful do prove!  
verse 22 And let them offer up with zeal, a sacrifice of praise,  
and all his works (while joy abounds) with admiration raise.   

verse 23 All that with ships do blow the feas, and by the water's trade,  
verse 24 They in the deeps Gods wonders view, & mark what he hath made.  
verse 25 For he commandeth, and doth raise the stormy winds each where,  
which struggling billows, oft embraced, do lift up in the air.   

verse 26 They mount like mountains to the heaven, than down in deeps do sink:  
their soul, because of troubles great, doth melt away and shrink.  
verse 27 They strangely tossed to and fro, like drunkards in their fits,  
do reel and stagger, and are at the end of all their wits.   

verse 28 Then do they cry unto the Lord, when trouble doth them grieve,  
and out of their distresses all, he strait doth them relieve.  
verse 29 He makes the storm become a calm, and pacifies the deep,  
so that the raging waves grow still as rocked at last asleep.   

verse 30 When floods that frowned, do smoothly smile, who can their joy report?  
so he from gaping gulfs them brings, to their expected port.  
verse 31 O that men for his goodness great, would praise the Lord above!  
and for his works to sons of men, that wonderful do prove!    

The fourth part.  

verse 32 O let them highly him exalt, where people most repair,  
and where the Elders use to meet, let them his praise declare.  
verse 33 He makes a desert of that part, where floods did once abound,  
and of the waters all the springs become a solid ground.   

verse 34 A land that had most fertile been, he turns to barrenness,  
because that they who dwell therein, are given to wickedness.  
verse 35 The deserts to a standing pool, he to be changed brings,  
and he the ground that erst was dry, doth turn to water springs.   

verse 36 And he for dwelling there, a place doth to the hungry give,  
that they a City may prepare, commodiously to live.  
verse 37 Where they with usual industry may sow the laboured field,  
that they may likewise plant their Vines, which fruits at full may yield.   

verse 38 He blesseth them, so that they are increased more and more,  
and doth not suffer to decrease their Cattles numerous store.  
verse 39 Again they are diminished much, and brought down very low,  
whilst them oppression, misery and sorrow doth o'erthrow.   

verse 40 Upon their Princes he doth pour contempt, and makes them stray  
amidst the barren wilderness, where as there is no way.  
verse 41 Yet he fare from afflictions reach, doth set the poor on high,  
and doth him (as a numerous flock) with families supply.   

verse 42 They that are righteous shall rejoice, when as the same they see,  
and then of all iniquity, the mouth shall stopped be.  
verse 43 Who so is wise, and will observe these things, by sea and land,  
the loving kindness of the Lord, even they shall understand.     

Psal. CVIII.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

O Thou that art my God, my heart now fixed is in me:  
even with my glory I will sing, and give due praise to thee.  
verse 2 Awake my Psaltery, and Harp, with a melodious sound,  
I will awake before the light can beautify the ground.   

verse 3 Amongst the multitude, O Lord, I will thy praise set forth,  
and to all nations in the world, I will extol thy worth.  
verse 4 For lo, thy mercy very great, above the heavens ascends,  
and even unto the highest clouds, thy spotless truth extends.   

verse 5 Be thou exalted, O our God, above the heavens most clear,  
and let thy glory every where above the earth appear.  
verse 6 That they who thy beloved are, may be no longer thrall;  
with thy right hand deliver me, and answer when I call.   

verse 7 God in his holiness hath said, my joy I will not hide,  
I Succoths valley will meet out, I Sichem will divide.  
verse 8 Mine Gilead, mine Manasseh is, and Ephraim of my head  
the chief strength is, and juda still my lawgiver is made.   

verse 9 My wash-pot Moab is, my shoe o'er Edom, will I fling,  
and Palestina as my prey, I will in triumph bring.  
verse 10 But who will come and bring me now into the City strong,  
or who will lead me, till I come the Edomites among?   

verse 11 Thou who hast cast us off, O God, wilt thou the same not do?  
and wilt not thou, O mighty God, forth with our armies go?  
verse 12 When we are troubled in distress, be our protector then,  
because it is mere vanity, to hope for help from men.   

verse 13 We strait when strengthened by our God, ourselves shall valiant show,  
and there is none, but only he that can our foes o'erthrow.    

Psal. CIX.  
Sing this as the 89. Psalm.  

HOld not thy peace, O thou that art the God of all my praise,  
verse 2 For now the mouth of them that still are wicked in their ways:  
The mouth of the deceitful too, are opened me to wrong,  
they have against me spoken much, but with a lying tongue.   

verse 3 They compassed me out of their spleen, with words that flowed from hate,  
and given to far without a cause, would needs with me debate.  
verse 4 For my great love, as enemies, against me they conspire;  
but unto prayer, as my strength, I do myself retire.   

verse 5 And they returned me ill for good, exceedingly ingrate;  
and all the love that I had shown, they recompensed with hate.  
verse 6 Set thou, O Lord, a wicked man above him to command;  
let Satan ready to do harm, be ranked at his right hand.   

verse 7 Still let him be condemned, when he shall to be judged come;  
yea, and the prayer that he makes, let it a sin become.  
verse 8 Few be his days to live, his charge let thou another take;  
verse 9 Let all his children Orphans be, his wife a widow make.   

verse 10 Let all his children vagabonds, poor beggars still remain:  
out of their places desolate, let them seek bread in vain.  
verse 11 Let him that by extortion lives, bear all his wealth away;  
and let the haughty stranger's pride, make all his toils a prey.   

verse 12 Let there be none with mercy moved, when he for help doth crave;  
and on his children fatherless, let none compassion have.  
verse 13 Let his disgraced posterity, be all cut off with shame,  
and in the times that are to come, extinguished be their name.   

verse 14 Still let the Lord his father's faults, to fresh remembrance call,  
and never let his Mother's sin be blotted out at all.  
verse 15 And let them all before the Lord, appear continually,  
that he may wholly from the earth, cut off their memory.   

The second part.  

verse 16 For mercy he forgot to show, but persecuted still  
the poor and needy: that he might the broken heart even kill.  
verse 17 And so let cursing come to him, as he the same hath loved:  
as he loathed blessing, so let it be fare from him removed.   

verse 18 As cursing clothed him like a robe, even in his bowels so,  
like water, and in all his bones like oil, still let it go.  
verse 19 Let it even as that garment prove, which he doth use to wear;  
and for a girdle too which he continually doth bear.   

verse 20 Thus from the Lord to all my foes, let this be the reward;  
and of all them, against my soul, that evil to speak not spared.  
verse 21 But do thou for thine own names sake, O God, the Lord, for me,  
because thy mercy still is good, from trouble set me free.   

verse 22 For I exceedingly am poor, and am with want distressed;  
my heart most deeply wounded is, and bleeds within my breast.  
verse 23 As doth a shadow that declines, I vanished am even so,  
and as a Grasshopper despised, am tossed to and fro.    

The third part.  

verse 24 By fasting long, enfeebled much my knees begin to bow;  
my flesh far changed from what before, doth fail of fatness now.  
verse 25 I likewise a reproach to them did quickly come to be,  
and they with scorn did shake their heads, when as they looked on me.   

verse 26 As thou art merciful, save me, help me, Lord God, with speed,  
verse 27 That they may know this is thy hand, that (Lord) it is thy deed.  
verse 28 Let them curse on, but bless thou still, let them ashamed be  
when they arise, but who thee serves, let him rejoice in thee.   

verse 29 Let all my foes be cloethed with shame, & let themselves them cover,  
even with their own confusion all, as with a mantle over.  
verse 30 I with my mouth will greatly praise the Lord, even from my heart;  
yea, I amongst the multitude, will praise to him impart.   

verse 31 For be shall always of the poor at the right hand attend,  
from those that do condemn his soul, that he may him defend.     

Psal. CX.  
Sing this as the 98. Psalm.  

THe Lord did say unto my Lord at my right hand sit thou;  
till that they may thy footstool be, I make thine enemy's vow.  
verse 2 The Lord, then of thy rod the strength shall out of Zion send,  
in midst of them that are thy foes, thy sovereignty extend.   

verse 3 Thine, in thy great day shall accord in beauty's holiness,  
out of the morning's womb thou dost thy dew of youth possess.  
verse 4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not rue, thou art for ever pressed,  
according to the order of Melchisedeck, still blessed.   

verse 5 The mighty Lord at thy right hand whilst his wrath terror brings,  
in that great day when it doth burn, shall then even strike through kings.  
verse 6 He shall amongst the heathens judge, he shall with bodies dead  
fill all the place, and he shall wound o'er many lands, each head.   

verse 7 The brook that is into the way, with drink shall him supply,  
and therefore shall the head by him be lifted up on high.    

Psal. CXI.  
Sing this as the 120. Psalm.  

PRaise ye, praise to the Lord  
my whole heart shall afford,  
where him the righteous serve.  
verse 2 The Lord his works great are,  
sought out of all with care,  
that love them to observe.  
verse 3 His work most honourable  
and glorious is, still stable,  
his righteousness he grounds.  
verse 4 He makes his great works be  
from all oblivion free,  
the Lord in grace abounds.  
verse 5 Who fear him, food do find,  
for ever in his mind,  
his Covenant firm stands.  
verse 6 His works power he hath shown  
to those that are his own,  
to give them th' heathens lands.  
verse 7 His hands works judgement is  
and verity: all his  
Commandments sure are.  
verse 8 In uprightness they all,  
and truth are done, and shall  
still stand fast every where.   

verse 9 He did redemption send,  
his people to amend,  
that Covenant of his:  
That it might ever stand,  
he strictly did command,  
his name most reverend is,  
verse 10 To be with wisdom stored,  
one first must fear the Lord:  
they understand best sure,  
That do obey his will;  
his praise the world to fill,  
for ever doth endure.   

Another of the same.  

PRaise ye the Lord, the Lord to praise, my whole heart I will set,  
where ere the Congregation is, or where the just are met.  
verse 2 The works are all exceeding great, that by the Lord are wrought,  
and carefully, by all that do delight therein, are sought.   

verse 3 His work most honourable is, and glorious every way,  
and his untainted righteousness, shall ever him array.  
verse 4 He hath to be remembered, made his works most wonderful,  
the Lord most gracious is, and of compassion ever full.   

verse 5 He hath given meat abundantly to those that him do fear;  
the Covenant made, he evermore will in remembrance bear.  
verse 6 He hath his people showed the power of all his works at large,  
that with the heathens lands he may their heritage enlarge.   

verse 7 His hands works truth and judgement are, what he commands is sure,  
verse 8 In truth and uprightness all done, for ever they endure.  
verse 9 He sent redemption to his own, he hath that league of his  
for evermore enjoined: his name most holy, reverend is.   

verse 10 The Lords fear, wisdom's fountain is: good understanding sure  
have they that do his will, his praise for ever doth endure.     

Psal. CXII.  

PRaise ye the Lord, and blessed is he  
That fears him, and his law much loves:  
verse 2 His seed on earth shall mighty be,  
The race of th'upright blessed proves.  
verse 3 His house with treasure shall abound,  
His righteousness no time can bond.   

verse 4 To him that hath an upright mind,  
Even out of darkness light doth spring,  
He to compassion is inclined,  
And just doth provein every thing.  
verse 5 A good man favour shows, and lends,  
And weighs discreetly all his ends.   

verse 6 Yea, he shall never be dismayed:  
For, still remembered are the just.  
verse 7 Ill news shall not make him afraid;  
His heart is set on God to trust.  
verse 8 His heart well fixed from fear is free,  
Till what he wished on foes he see.   

verse 9 The poor have oft his bounty praised,  
His righteousness doth still firm hold,  
His horn with honour shall be raised,  
verse 10 The wicked grieved, shall this behold,  
And gnashing teeth, shall melt for spite,  
The wicked's hopes shall perish quite.   

Another of the same.  

PRaise ye the Lord, the man is blessed that fears the Lord aright,  
and who in his Commandments doth greatly take delight.  
verse 2 His seed exalted on the earth, as mighty shall take place,  
and of the man that upright is, even blessed shall be the race.   

verse 3 With riches, wealth shall ever be within his house in store:  
and his unspotted righteousness, endures for evermore.  
verse 4 Light doth to them in darkness rise, that have an upright mind,  
he (full of mercy) gracious is, and righteously inclined.   

verse 5 A good man still doth favour show, and doth to others lend:  
he with discretion his affairs will guide unto an end.  
verse 6 And surely nothing shall have power for ever him to move,  
the righteous in remembrance shall even everlasting prove.   

verse 7 He shall not be afraid at all, of tidings that are ill,  
his heart is fixed upon the Lord, in whom he trusteth still.  
verse 8 His heart is well established, him nothing shall aflright,  
till that he see what he desires upon his foes to light.   

verse 9 He hath dispersed and given the poor: his righteousness doth last  
for ever, and his horn shall be with honour raised at last.  
verse 10 The wicked grieved, shall this behold, and gnashing teeth for spite,  
shall melt away, and their desire shall quickly perish quite.     

Psal. CXIII.  

YE the Lords servants, praise the Lord,  
unto his name due praise afford.  
verse 2 For now and aye blessed be his name,  
verse 3 From whence the Sun at first doth shine,  
till where at last it doth decline,  
the Lords names praise all should proclaim.   

verse 4 The Lord above each Nation's state,  
most high is, and his glory great,  
doth fare above the heavens excel.  
verse 5 For who o'er all the world abroad  
is like unto the Lord our God,  
who gloriously on high doth dwell!   

verse 6 Who humble doth himself to see,  
all things within the heaven that be,  
and in the earth o'er all about.  
verse 7 The poor he raises from the dust.  
and needy ones in him that trust,  
he from the dunghill doth lift out.   

verse 8 That he with Princes him may set  
even with his people's Prince to get  
a place: he makes with children stored  
verse 9 The barren woman, and to be  
a joyful mother this to see,  
be thankful then and praise the Lord.   

Another of the same.  

PRaise ye the Lord, who serve the Lord, O praise, praise ye his name.  
verse 2 From this time forth for evermore, still blessed be the same.  
verse 3 From East to West, the Lords name is for ever to be praised:  
verse 4 Above all Nations he is high, o'er heavens his glory's raised.   

verse 5 Who to the Lord our God is like, who dwelleth upon high?  
verse 6 Who all the things in heaven and earth, himself bow'th down to spy?  
verse 7 The poor from dust, the needy he doth lift from dunghills out,  
verse 8 Him with his people's Prince to set, and Princes all about.   

verse 9 He makes the barren woman keep a family, and stored  
with children, be a mother glad, praise therefore ye the Lord.     

Psal. CXIV.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

When Israel other bounds to seek, did Egypt's gladly change,  
and jacobs' house, a people left that spoke a language strange,  
verse 2 His Sanctuary juda was, the chief of all the land,  
and Israel his dominion was, whereas he did command.   

verse 3 The sea it saw, and strait did fly, back jordan driven stood still,  
verse 4 The mountains they did skip like Rams, like Lambs each little hill.  
verse 5 What ailed thee, O thou vast sea, that thou thy flight didst take?  
and what, O jordan, ailed thee, that thou wast quite driven back?   

verse 6 And likewise all ye mountains high, that ye did skip like Rams?  
and all ye hills that little are, like to the wanton Lambs?  
verse 7 Thou earth amazed tremble all, while as the Lord draws near,  
while as the God of jacob doth with majesty appear.   

verse 8 Who turned the rock into a lake, that water thence might spring,  
and from the veins of solid flint, a flowing stream did bring.    

Psal. CXV.  
Sing this as the 98. Psalm.  

Not unto us, Lord, not to us, but all the glory take  
unto thy name: even for thy truth, and for thy mercy's sake.  
verse 2 Why should the heathens fond say, where doth their God now rest?  
verse 3 But in the heavens our God doth dwell, and doth what likes him best.   

verse 4 Their Idols silver are, and gold, and wrought by mortals be:  
verse 5 They have a mouth but cannot speak, have eyes but cannot see.  
verse 6 They have in show, a shape of ears, but hear not what you tell;  
they noses have embossed by art, but want the sense to smell.   

verse 7 Though they have hands, they handle not, nor serve their feet to walk,  
nor can their throat afford a sound, by which the tongue may talk.  
verse 8 Th●y that them make are like to them, and who them trust, so 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 Who fears the Lord, trust in the Lord, their help and shield is he.  
verse 12 The Lord of us hath mindful been, he bless us will, he will  
bless Israel's house, and he will bless the house of Aaron still.   

verse 13 He will them bless that fear the Lord, together great and small;  
verse 14 The Lord shall more and more increase, you, and your children all.  
verse 15 You are the blessed of the Lord, who made the earth and heaven:  
verse 16 Heaven is the Lords, even th'heavens, but th'earth, he to men's sons hath given.   

verse 17 The dead can never praise the Lord, whose course on earth doth end,  
nor any one of them at all, in silence who descend.  
verse 18 But we our whole affections will, to bless the Lord afford,  
from this time forth for evermore, give praise unto the Lord.    

Psalm CXVI.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

I Fervently do love the Lord, because he did give ear  
unto my voice, and kindly did my supplications hear.  
verse 2 Because he mercifully hath inclined his ear to me,  
by me therefore while as I live, he called upon shall be.   

verse 3 Of death the sorrows compassed me, and hell's chief horrors all  
laid hold on me, I trouble found, and was to sorrow thrall.  
verse 4 Then called I on the Lords great name, and prayed, my sold, Lord, save.  
verse 5 The Lord most gracious is, and just: God will compassion have.   

verse 6 The Lord the simple doth preserve, & when brought low, helped me;  
verse 7 Return (my soul unto thy rest, the Lord dealt well with thee.  
verse 8 For my distressed soul from death, delivered was by thee:  
thou freely didst mine eyes from tears, my feet from falling, free.   

verse 9 I in the land of them that live, will walk before the Lord.  
verse 10 I did believe, and therefore spoke, what anguish did afford.  
verse 11 I spoke in passion hastily, that all men liars be.  
verse 12 What shall I render to the Lord for all his gifts to me?   

The second part.  

verse 13 I to take up salvations Cup, will willingly accord,  
and I will ever call upon the great name of the Lord.  
verse 14 What I have vowed unto the Lord, I freely will perform,  
even where his people present are, in the most reverend form.   

verse 15 O, in the mighty Lords dread sight, the death most precious is  
of these whom in his mercy he esteems as Saints of his.  
verse 16 Oh Lord I am thy servant, I a servant am to thee,  
I am thy handmaids son, and thou from bands hast set me free.   

verse 17 The grateful sacrifice of thankes, to thee I offer will,  
and of the Lord the holy name, shall called upon be still.  
verse 18 What I have vowed unto the Lord, I freely will perform,  
even where his people present are, in the most reverend form.   

verse 19 Amidst the Courts of his own house, I will the same afford,  
in midst of thee jerusalem, all ye praise still the Lord.     

Psalm CXVII.  
Sing this as the 99 Psalm.  

YE Nations all, unto the Lord, give praise, as is his right:  
and all ye people, give him praise, with honour at the height.  
verse 2 For he his kindness merciful, doth unto us afford;  
the Lord his truth for everlasts, all ye praise still the Lord.    

Psal. CXVIII.  
Sing this as the 84. Psalm.  

O Thank the Lord, for he is good, his mercy lasts for aye;  
verse 2 His mercy lasts for evermore, let Israel now say.  
verse 3 Let Aaron's house most boldly say, his mercies are most sure.  
verse 4 Let all that fear the Lord, affirm, his mercies still endure.   

verse 5 I, when distressed, called on the Lord, the Lord did answer me:  
and in a place that was most large, did set me quickly free.  
verse 6 The mighty Lord is on my side, and me nothing at all,  
that doth depend upon man's power, can any way appall.   

verse 7 The Lord doth take my part with them that helpers are to me:  
I therefore on them that me hate what I desire shall see.  
verse 8 It better is that in the Lord, we all our trust should place,  
then to put confidence in one that is of mortal race.   

verse 9 It better is that in the Lord we trust in any case,  
than even in them that Princes are, our confidence to place.  
verse 10 The nations all together joined, did compass me about,  
but in the Lords most holy name, I will them quite root out.   

verse 11 They compassed me about, yea they did compass me about,  
but in the Lords most holy name, I will them quite root out.  
verse 12 They compassed me like Bees, as fire of thorns they quenched fall,  
for in the Lords most holy name, I will destroy them all.   

The second part.  

verse 13 Thou sore hast thrust that I might fall, but then the Lord helped me:  
verse 14 The Lord is my salvation now, my strength and song is he.  
verse 15 Salvations voice, the voice of joy, still of the righteous is  
within the Tents: the Lords right hand doth valiantly for his.   

verse 16 Lo, of the Lord, the strong right hand is still exalted high;  
yea, of the Lord, the strong right hand doth still most valiantly.  
verse 17 I shall not dye, but live and show the Lords great works yet more:  
verse 18 The Lord hath not given me to death, but chastened hath me sore.   

verse 19 The gates that lead to righteousness, make open unto me:  
I'll enter them, and by me there the Lord shall praised be.  
verse 20 This gate as due unto the Lord, which his we justly call,  
in at the which who righteous are, shall surely enter all.   

verse 21 I thee will praise, for what I craved, hath been well heard by thee,  
and thou in mercy art become Salvation unto me.  
verse 22 That stone by builders erst refused, the corners headstone proves.  
verse 23 This of the Lord the doing is, and us to marvel moves.    

The third part.  

verse 24 This is the day which by the Lord was for our comfort made:  
we will exceedingly rejoice, and in the same be glad.  
verse 25 Save now, O Lord, I thee beseech, O Lord, that we may have  
prosperity unto us sent, I now most humbly crave.   

verse 26 Who in the Lords great name doth come, O blessed indeed is he.  
out of the house that is the Lords, you blessed all have we.  
verse 27 God is the Lord, whose light to us, hath showed what we should do;  
cause bind the Sacrifice with cords, the Altars horns unto.   

verse 28 Thou only art my mighty God, and I will give thee praise:  
thou only art my mighty God, I will thy glory raise.  
verse 29 O give ye thanks unto the Lord, for he is good to all,  
because his mercy wonderful endure for ever shall.     

Psal. CXIX.  

ALEPH.  

Blessed are all those, who undefiled continue in the way,  
who in the Lords most holy law, from walking never stray.  
verse 2 Blest are all they that never from his testimonies part:  
and that him ever fervently do seek with all their heart.   

verse 3 They no iniquity do work, nor from his ways do swerve;  
verse 4 Thy precepts thou us strictly hast commanded to observe.  
verse 5 O that my ways were set to keep the statutes by thee framed,  
verse 6 When thy Commandments I respect, I shall not be ashamed.   

verse 7 With uprightness of a pure heart, I ever will praise thee,  
when as thy righteous judgements all, shall learned be by me.  
verse 8 I will thy statutes duly keep, which for my guide I take;  
O do not utterly, O Lord, me in thy wrath forsake.    

BETH. The second part.  

That he may cleanse his way aright, what shall a young man do?  
yea, even according to thy word, by taking heed thereto.  
verse 10 I have thee sought with all the powers that are within my heart,  
O grant from thy Commandments, that I may not departed.   

verse 11 I in my heart thy word have hid, lest I should sinne 'gainst thee;  
verse 12 O Lord, thou art for ever blessed, thy statutes teach to me.  
verse 13 I with my lips have earnestly declared to every one,  
the mighty judgements many times that from thy mouth have gone.   

verse 14 Thy Testimonies pleasant way, to me much joy doth breed,  
and doth the wealth of all the world, in my conceit exced.  
verse 15 I'll in thy precepts meditate, thy laws respect I will:  
verse 16 Thy statutes shall be my delight, thy word remembering still.    

GIMEL: The third part.  

With thine own servant, who thee loves, deal bountifully, Lord,  
that so I may be made to live, and keep thy holy word.  
verse 18 Mine eyes unclose, that of thy law I may the wonders see:  
verse 19 I am a stranger here; hide not what thou commands, from me.   

verse 20 My longing soul is like to break, still burning with desire;  
thy judgements height to understand, to which my thoughts aspire.  
verse 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud accursed, who thy Commandments leave,  
verse 22 Remove contempt and shame, I kept thy testimonies have.   

verse 23 The Princes did together sit, of me reporting ill,  
but meditate thy servant did, upon thy statutes still.  
verse 24 I on thy Testimonies all, with much delight do muse,  
and them how to direct my course, for Counselors I use.    

dale. The fourth part.  

MY soul is low, but quicken me according to thy word,  
verse 26 Thou hast me heard, declare my ways, teach me thy Statutes Lord.  
verse 27 Of all thy precepts make thou me to understand the course,  
so I of all thy wondrous works, with knowledge shall discourse.   

verse 28 My soul surcharged with headiness, is melting down in grief:  
according to thy sacred word, give strength for my relief.  
verse 29 Remove from me the hateful way, which doth to lying lead,  
and grant me graciously thy law, to which I may take heed.   

verse 30 Of sacred truth which spotless is, I have choosed out the way,  
and all thy judgements deeply weighed, I did before me lay.  
verse 31 I, to thy Testimonies stick, let shame not make me smart,  
verse 32 I'll thy Commandments keep, when as thou shalt enlarge my heart.    

HERALD The fift part.  

TEach me, O Lord, to know the way whereas thy Statutes tend,  
and I inviolably then shall keep it to the end.  
verse 34 Give understanding, and I shall not from thy law departed:  
yea, I the same sincerely shall observe with all my heart.   

verse 35 O grant thy sacredayde to me, that in the path aright  
of thy Commandments I may go, for therein I delight.  
verse 36 Thy Testimonies to embrace, good Lord my heart incline,  
and unto wretched avarice, O let it ne'er decline.   

verse 37 Divert mine eyes from vanity, me quicken in thy way:  
verse 38 Thy word make to thy servant sure, who do thy will obey.  
verse 39 Remove my feared reproach away, for good thy judgements be:  
verse 40 Lo, for thy precepts I have longed, in justice quicken me.    

VAW. The sixth part.  

LEt me thy mercies likewise, Lord now in due time receive,  
even thy salvation by thy word, as I assurance have.  
verse 42 So shall I have wherewith I may an answer strait afford,  
to him that doth reproach me still, for I trust in thy word.   

verse 43 And take not wholly from my mouth, thy word of truth the ground,  
for in thy judgements I have hoped, which are for ever sound.  
verse 44 So, Lord, thy law that holy is, I keep for ever will,  
verse 45 And will at freedom walk, for I do seek thy precepts still.   

verse 46 Thy Testimonies to great kings I'll not ashamed recite,  
verse 47 And thy Commandments which I loved, they shall be my delight.  
verse 48 To thy beloved Commandments, I'll lift my hands aloft,  
and I will meditate upon thy holy statutes oft.    

ZAIIN. The seventh part.  

REmember on the word thou didst unto thy servant give,  
upon the which thou still in hope hast caused me to live.  
verse 50 When troubles do afflict me most, this mitigates my pain:  
for when I was near spent, thy word hath quickened me again.   

verse 51 The proud me greatly to deride, together have combined,  
yet from thy law's integrity, I no way have declined.  
verse 52 Thy judgements, Lord, renowned of old, I oft did call to mind,  
and in contemplating the same, I did great comfort find.   

verse 53 I horror had that wicked men, did from thy law go wrong:  
verse 54 And where I as a pilgrim strayed, thy Statutes were my song.  
verse 55 Thy name by night I called to mind, thy law is kept by me,  
verse 56 Because I did thy precepts keep, I this have had from thee.    

ch. The eighth part.  

THou for my portion, dost thyself O Lord, to me, afford:  
I with myself determined have to keep with care thy word.  
verse 58 With all my heart, I did entreat, that thou woul'dst gracious be,  
and now according to thy word, be merciful to me.   

verse 59 I have considered of my ways, and resolute at last,  
unto thy Testimonies, Lord, my feet have turned with haste.  
verse 60 I thy Commandments to keep, made haste, and not delayed,  
verse 61 Though wicked bands me robbed, yet I have from thy law not strayed.   

verse 62 I even at midnight will arise, to give due thankes to thee;  
because of these thy judgements all, that ever righteous be.  
verse 63 I am their mate who fearing thee, thy precepts strive to reach,  
Thy mercies fill the earth, O Lord, to me thy statutes teach.    

TETH. The ninth part.  

THou still to do thy servant good, hast gracious been, O Lord;  
and hast performed abundantly, according to thy word.  
verse 66 Good judgement Lord, & knowledge clear, strait unto me impart,  
for thy Commandments I have believed in my heart.   

verse 67 I, ere afflicted went astray, but now have kept thy word:  
verse 68 Thou both art good and thou dost good, teach me thy statutes, Lord.  
verse 69 They who are proud, have forged a lie of mind to make me smart,  
but I thy precepts will observe entirely with my heart.   

verse 70 Their heart is fat as grease, but I do in thy law delight:  
verse 71 Affliction did me good, that I might learn thy statutes right.  
verse 72 The law that from thy mouth doth flow, more precious is to me  
than gold and silver multiplied, which unto thousands be.    

JOD. The tenth part.  

THy hands have made and fashioned me, me understanding give,  
that so I thy Commandments may learn, while as I live.  
verse 74 Thine (when they see me) will be glad that in thy word I trust.  
verse 75 I know thy judgements upright are, and thy correction just.   

verse 76 Let gracious kindness comfort me, as thou thy word didst give;  
verse 77 Thy law I like, let mercies come to me that I may live.  
verse 78 Let proud ones be ashamed with me, who dealt perversely still  
without a cause: but meditate I in thy precepts will.   

verse 79 Let such O Lord, as thee do fear, all turn themselves to me,  
and they to whom made clearly known, thy Testimonies be.  
verse 80 Let in thy holy statutes sound, my heart for ever prove,  
that me at all to be ashamed, no kind of thing may move.    

CAPH. The eleventh part.  

MY soul for thy salvation faints, thy word my hope makes live:  
verse 82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, and say, when wilt thou comfort give!  
verse 83 I like a bottle am become, which in the smoke is set:  
and yet thy statutes dear to me, I never do forget.   

verse 84 How many are thy servants days, when shall it be thy will,  
to make thy judgement fall on them that persecute me still?  
verse 85 The proud digged pits for me, the which not with thy law agree,  
verse 86 True thy Commandments are, they would me wrong, but help thou me.   

verse 87 They had almost me quite consumed, on earth brought very low:  
but I thy precepts never left, by which thy will I know.  
verse 88 Lord, by thy kindness quickened up, make me again to grow;  
I shall the Testimony keep, that from thy mouth doth flow.    

LAMED. The twelfth part.  

THy word in heaven, Lord, settled is, thy faithfulness is sure:  
verse 90 Thou hast for ever fixed the earth, and it doth firm endure.  
verse 91 They, as thine ordinance appoints, continue to this day:  
for all of them thy will are bound, as servants to obey.   

verse 92 Unless that always in thy law, I had placed my delight,  
afflictions weight had pressed me down, till I had perished quite.  
verse 93 Thy precepts I will not forget, by them thou quickned'st me:  
verse 94 I'm thine, save me, for I have sought the precepts given by thee.   

verse 95 The wicked men did wait for me, that they might me destroy,  
but I thy testimonies will consider of with joy.  
verse 96 Of all perfection here below, I have perceived an end:  
but thy Commandment is large, and further doth extend.    

MEM: The thirteenth part.  

I Think all day upon thy law, O how the same I prise!  
verse 98 By thy Commandments thou hast made me then my foes more wise.  
verse 99 For they are still with me, and I more than my teachers know,  
for all my meditations from thy Testimonies flow.   

verse 100 Then th'ancients more I know, because I keep thy precepts right,  
verse 101 I have from ill my feet refrained, that keep thy word I might:  
verse 102 I from thy judgements known to me, did never yet departed,  
for thou by them me fully hast instructed in my heart.   

verse 103 How sweet unto the taste are these thy heavenly words to me!  
yea, even more sweet unto my mouth, than honey is, they be.  
verse 104 I through thy precepts do attain an understanding mind,  
and therefore I do highly hate each way that false I find.    

NUN. The fourteenth part.  

THy word to rule my wand'ring steps, is as a lantern bright,  
and in the path where I do walk, doth serve me for a light.  
verse 106 I swore, and will perform to keep thy righteous judgements Lord,  
verse 107 I'm sore afflicted quicken me according to thy word.   

verse 108 The freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord, accept I pray,  
and teach thy judgements unto me, that them observe I may.  
verse 109 My soul is in my hand, yet I still keep thy law in mind:  
verse 110 The wicked watched me, yet I from thy precepts not declined.   

verse 111 Forever as an heritage, thy testimonies, Lord,  
I taken have: for they all joy unto my heart afford.  
verse 112 I always have applied my heart, thy statutes to fulfil,  
and have resolved even to the end, so to continue still.    

SAMECH. The fifteenth part.  

I Love thy law exceedingly, but all vain thoughts do hate:  
verse 114 Thou art my hiding place, and shield, thy word secures my state.  
verse 115 Away from me you wicked men, who dive in mischiefs deep:  
for what my God commanded hath, I am resolved to keep.   

verse 116 According to thy word that I may live, uphold thou me,  
and let me not of what I hoped, in end ashamed be.  
verse 117 Hold thou me up, I shall be safe, and still thy statutes love:  
verse 118 Who leave thy statutes thou treadest down, for false their fraud doth prove.   

verse 119 Thou dost the wicked from the earth, as abject dross remove:  
the Testimonies that are thine I therefore truly love.  
verse 120 The fear of thee to tremble all, my very flesh doth make:  
thy judgements are so terrible, that they do make me quake.    

AIIN. The sixteenth part.  

I judgement, Lord, and justice still did executed see:  
then to my fierce oppressors power, do not abandon me.  
verse 122 Be surety for thy servant, Lord, that he may good possess,  
and who are puffed up with pride, let them not me oppress.   

verse 123 For thy salvation, and just word, mine eyes expecting fail:  
verse 124 Thy statutes to thy servant teach, with me in mercy deal.  
verse 125 Since I thy servant am, to me the way of wisdom show,  
that I thy testimonies all, sufficiently may know.   

verse 126 For thee, O Lord, it's time to work: they void this law of thine:  
verse 127 I thy Commandments more love, than gold, yea gold most fine.  
verse 128 Thy precepts therefore I esteem, even all most right to be  
in every thing, and each false way is hateful unto me.    

PE. The seventeenth part.  

EVen every way most wonderful, thy Testimonies are,  
and my soul therefore ever doth observe them all with care.  
verse 130 The very entrance of thy words, of light affordeth store:  
it understanding gives to them, that simple were before.   

verse 131 I open did my mouth, and then did pant exceedingly,  
for, I for thy Commandment, did long most earnestly.  
verse 132 Look thou on me, and merciful unto me ever prove,  
as thou dost use unto all those, thy holy name that love.   

verse 133 My steps all order in thy word, let sin not sway me still;  
verse 134 From man's oppression set me free, thy precepts keep I will.  
verse 135 Make thy face on thy servant shine, teach me thy statutes right,  
verse 136 Because they do not keep thy law, salt rivers drown my sight.    

TZADE. The eighteenth part.  

verse 137 Thou, Lord, forever righteous art, and all thy judgements just;  
verse 138 Thy testimonies righteous are, and worthy of all trust.  
verse 139 The flames of zeal that burn my soul, have quite consumed me,  
because that of thy sacred words, my foes oblivious be.   

verse 140 Thy word is pure, and therefore by thy servant highly prized;  
verse 141 Thy precepts I do not forget, though simple and despised.  
verse 142 Thy righteousness is righteousness, which ever doth endure:  
thy holy law, Lord, clearly is the very truth most pure.   

verse 143 Though trouble, yea, and anguish much, have taken hold on me,  
yet, thy Commandments, O Lord, my chief delight still be.  
verse 144 Thy testimonies righteousness, eternally is sure:  
give understanding unto me, and I shall live secure.    

COPH. The nineteenth part.  

WIth my whole heart, I cried, Lord hear, thy statutes keep I will:  
verse 146 I cried, save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies still.  
verse 147 I ere the morning dawned, did cry, I hoped in thy word, Lord.  
verse 148 Mine eyes night watches do prevent to muse upon thy word.   

verse 149 As fits thy loving kindness, let my voice be heard by thee,  
according to thy judgement, Lord, with comfort quicken me.  
verse 150 They that do after mischief hunt, too boldly near do draw,  
and yet in heart they are fare off, from thinking on thy law.   

verse 151 But thou, O Lord, art always near, what ever thing doth need,  
and thy Commandments everyone, are very truth indeed.  
verse 152 As for thy testimonies given, I, Lord, long since did know,  
that they for ever established were, thy sacred will to show.    

RESH. The twentieth part.  

BEhold how I afflicted am, and my deliverer be,  
for at all times thy holy law, remembered is by me.  
verse 154 Plead thou my cause, save, quicken me according to thy word,  
verse 155 The wicked from salvation fare, seek not thy statutes, Lord.   

verse 156 Thy mercies that so tender are, are great, O Lord, indeed,  
according to thy judgements then, O quicken me with speed.  
verse 157 My persecutors and my foes, in numbers do combine;  
yet from thy testimonies true, I never do decline.   

verse 158 I saw the sinners and was grieved, that they kept not thy word:  
verse 159 Lo, I thy precepts love, as thou art kind, me quicken, Lord.  
verse 160 Thy word from the beginning is, as truth itself most sure:  
thy righteous judgements every one, for evermore endure.    

SCHIN. The one and twentieth part.  

GReat Princes were without a cause to persecute me brought:  
but of thy word, within my heart, a reverend awe was wrought.  
verse 162 I at thy word rejoice as one who some great spoil doth find:  
verse 163 I falsehood hate, and it abhor, thy law delights my mind.   

verse 164 Seven times a day I praise thee, for thy judgements righteous be:  
verse 165 Great peace have they, who love thy law, & shall from harm be free.  
verse 166 I, Lord, for thy salvation have still hoped zealously,  
and thy Commandments each way have done most faithfully.   

verse 167 Thy Testimonies still to keep, my soul did careful prove,  
and I the same as dear to me, exceedingly do love.  
verse 168 Thy Testimonies I have kept, and all thy precepts right,  
for all the ways that I do walk, are ever in thy sight.    

TAW. The two and twentieth part.  

O Let the earnest cry I make, come near, before thee, Lord,  
and understanding grant to me, according to thy word.  
verse 170 My supplication thee before, let it admitted be,  
and even according to thy word, O Lord deliver me.   

verse 171 When thou hast me thy statutes taught, my lips shall praise afford:  
verse 172 All thy Commandments are just, my tongue shall speak thy word.  
verse 173 Lord, by thy hand give help to me, thy precepts are my choice:  
verse 174 I have for thy salvation longed, and in thy law rejoice.   

verse 175 Let my soul live, and it shall give due praises unto thee,  
and let thy judgements which are great give ever help to me.  
verse 176 I like a sheep quite lost have strayed, thy servant seek again:  
for thy Commandments in mind, I always do retain.     

Psal. CXX.  

I To the Lord distressed,  
with cries my grief expressed,  
and he gave ear to me.  
verse 2 From lips still talking wrong,  
and from a fraudful tongue,  
my soul, O Lord, set free.  
verse 3 O tongue to fraud inclined,  
what profit canst thou find,  
what shall be done to thee?  
verse 4 Sharp arrows of the great,  
with burning coals for heat,  
of juniper that be.  
verse 5 Ah woe is me that I  
sojourning thus should lie  
in Mesech such a space,  
That I with miscontents  
should dwell within the Tents  
of Kedars wicked race?  
verse 6 My soul hath lodged too long  
with him that doing wrong,  
from peace estranged is fare.  
verse 7 I strained for peace my wit,  
but when I spoke of it,  
they strait were bend for war.   

Another of the same.  

I When distressed, cried to the Lord, and he gave ear to me:  
verse 2 From lying lips a fraudful tongue, my soul, O Lord keep free.  
verse 3 What shall be given or done to thee, thou tongue to falsehood thrall?  
verse 4 Sharp arrows of the Mighty, coals of juniper withal.   

verse 5 O woe is me that I so long in Mesech sojourn still,  
that in the Tents of Kedar yet, I dwell against my will.  
verse 6 My soul too long hath dwelled with him, that hateth peace to have:  
verse 7 I am for peace: but when I speak, war is the thing they crave.     

Psal. CXXI.  

I Will lift up inflamed with love, mine eyes those hills to see,  
whence comes all help to me.  
verse 2 My help comes from the Lord above, who made the heavens so bright,  
and th'earth by his great might.   

verse 3 Of thee he careful ever still,  
will not permit, (beloved)  
That tie foot should be moved.  
verse 4 He who thee keeps, not slumber will:  
lo, who doth Israel keep,  
not slumber will, nor sleep.   

verse 5 The Lord who is thy Lord indeed,  
doth for thy keeper stand,  
a shade at thy right hand.  
verse 6 When ever thou his help dost need:  
Sun smites thee not by day,  
nor Moon by night no way.   

verse 7 Thou from the Lord against all ill,  
shalt his protection have,  
and he thy soul shall save.  
verse 8 The Lord with care shall keep thee still,  
when thou dost come or go,  
it shall be ever so.   

Another of the same.  

I To these his will lift mine eyes, whence cometh all mine aid.  
verse 2 My help is from the Lord above, the heaven and earth that made.  
verse 3 He will not suffer that thy foot should moved be at all:  
and he that doth with care thee keep, will in no slumber fall.   

verse 4 Lo, he that keepeth Israel, not slumber shall, nor sleep.  
verse 5 Thy Lord's thy shade, on thy right hand the Lord doth still thee keep.  
verse 6 The scorching Sun shall not thee smite, whilst it by day gives light:  
nor of the Moon shalt thou at all be smitten in the night.   

verse 7 The Lord 'gainst all encroaching evil, thee at all times shall arm:  
the Lord in mercy shall preserve thy soul from any harm:  
verse 8 Thus whither thou dost come or go, thou may'st thyself assure,  
from this time forth for evermore, the Lord will thee secure.     

Psal. CXXII.  

I In my heart was made to be exceeding glad,  
when ever they to me did say,  
strait to the house that is choosed by the Lord for his,  
we will together take our way.  
verse 2 jerusalem our feet,  
within thy gates shall meet.  
verse 3 jerusalem is built with art;  
even as a City fair,  
which is compact with care,  
within itself in every part.   

verse 4 The Tribes go up together,  
yea, even the Lords tribes thither  
where Israel's testimony is,  
that so the mighty Lord  
may see them all afford,  
due praise to that great name of his.   

verse 5 For there are placed in state,  
the thrones which are the seat  
whence upright judgement must proceed:  
yea even the very same,  
which for their thrones they claim,  
which are of holy David's seed.   

verse 6 Pray that a happy peace,  
jerusalem may grace,  
they all shall prosper who thee love.  
verse 7 Peace be within thy walls,  
and in thy stately hals,  
may ev'rything still prosperous prove.   

verse 8 For my companions dear,  
and who my brethren are,  
I will say, peace within thee be.  
verse 9 Because the Lord our God  
hath there for his abode  
a house, I will seek good to thee.   

Another of the same.  

O How I was exceeding glad, when they to me did say;  
strait to the Lords most holy house, come, let us take our way.  
verse 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O dear jerusalem:  
verse 3 As is a City built compact, so is jerusalem.   

verse 4 The Tribes go thither up, the Tribes the Lord for his doth claim,  
to Israel's testimony there, to thank the Lords great name.  
verse 5 For there are thrones in order set, where judgement should take place,  
yea, even the thrones that are ordained for holy David's race.   

verse 6 Then pray that in jerusalem may evermore be peace:  
all they that thee entirely love, shall prosper in each place.  
verse 7 May happy peace forevermore, within thy walls remain:  
and let thy Palaces in them, prosperity contain.   

verse 8 For my beloved Companions sakes, and brethren dear to me;  
I now with all my heart will say, may peace within thee be.  
verse 9 Even for the house which doth belong unto our God the Lord,  
I earnestly will care how thou may'st with all good be stored.     

Psal. CXXIII.  
Sing this as the 119. Psalm.  

I Lift mine eyes to thee, O thou that in the heavens do't dwell,  
verse 2 As servants, lo, with watchful eyes, their master's hand mark well,  
Or as a maid doth of her dame, the hand attend: even thus  
our eyes wait on the Lord, till he have mercy upon us.   

verse 3 Have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord on us who thee obey,  
for we are made exceedingly, to base contempt a prey.  
verse 4 Our soul is charged by them with scorn, who at their ease abide,  
and with the insolent contempt of them that swell with pride.    

Psal. CXXIV.  

NOw Israel may say, and be approved,  
if that the Lord for ever to be feared,  
verse 2 Had not in mercy on our side appeared,  
had not the Lord a partner with us proved,  
when men so fiercely were against us moved.   

verse 3 They us alive had swallowed up in haste,  
When as their wrath against us burned with spite:  
verse 4 The waters than had strait overwhelmed us quite,  
verse 5 The stream had then gone o'er our soul at last:  
yea, o'er our soul the waters proud had passed.   

verse 6 Blest be the Lord, who gave us not with shame  
To be their prey: our soul from fowler's snare  
verse 7 As doth a bird is scaped, we scaped are;  
verse 8 The snare now broken, in the Lords great name  
Is all our help, who heaven & earth did frame.   

Another of the same.  

HAd not the Lord been on our side, may Israel now say,  
verse 2 Had not the Lord been on our side when men did us dismay;  
verse 3 Then had they swallowed us up quick, their anger to assuage,  
which kindled up us to consume, did so extremely rage.   

verse 4 Then had the swelling waters quite overwhelmed us each one:  
yea, o'er our very souls the stream impetuously had gone.  
verse 5 The waters proud had quickly then gone o'er our souls each way:  
verse 6 Blest be the Lord, who to their teeth hath not given us a prey.   

verse 7 Our soul hath scaped as doth a bird out of the fowler's snare,  
the treacherous snare is broken quite, and we escaped are.  
verse 8 Our help who on the Lord depend, is only in his name,  
who both the glorious heavens above, and th'earth below did frame.     

Psal. CXXV.  

THey in the Lord that firmly trust, shall like mount Zion prove,  
the which for ever doth abide, and none can it remove.  
verse 2 As round about jerusalem, the mountains are in store,  
so doth the Lord environ his from henceforth evermore.   

verse 3 For, of the wicked ones the rod shall not on just men rest,  
lest it their hands who righteous are, to wickedness should wrest.  
verse 4 Do good O Lord, unto all them that good are in thy sight,  
and unto them that in their hearts are every way upright.   

verse 5 And as for them that wrong disposed, do turn themselves aside  
unto their crooked wicked ways, where vanity doth guide,  
The Lord above shall lead them forth, to ruin and disgrace,  
with them that work iniquity, but Israel shall have peace.    

Psalm CXXVI.  

WHen that the Lord from bondage back, his Zion did reclaim,  
we in an ecstasy entranced, were like to them that dream.  
verse 2 Our mouth strait laughter, & our tongue then singing did fill soon:  
then did the heathen say, for them the Lord great things hath done.   

verse 3 The Lord who only mighty is, hath done for us great things,  
whilst we consider of the same, to us it gladness brings.  
verse 4 Lord, our captivity turn back, as southern streams do flow.  
verse 5 They at the last shall reap in joy, that first in tears do sow.   

verse 6 He that doth weeping first go forth, and carrieth precious seed,  
rejoicing doubtless shall return, with sheaves to serve his need.    

Psal. CXXVII.  

EXcept the Lord the house to rear,  
Do freely lend his helping hand,  
No other's toils can make it stand,  
Except to free the town from fear:  
The Lord as Captain it maintain,  
Each watchman else doth watch in vain.   

verse 2 In vain ye lift your drowsy head,  
To rise before the Sun give light:  
In vain ye sit up late at night,  
Or yet of sorrows eat the bread.  
For, thus doth he afford a sleep,  
To his beloved whom he doth keep.   

verse 3 Lo, children are fare more than land,  
The Lords inheritance declared:  
The wombs dear fruit is his reward,  
verse 4 As arrows in a strong man's hand,  
Even so of youth the children be,  
Of worldly strength the first degree.   

verse 5 We may most happy justly call  
That man whose quiver richly stored,  
Them in abundance can afford:  
They shall not be ashamed at all,  
But they shall speak into the gate,  
To such who them (as foes) do hate.   

Another of the same.  

EXcept the Lord in mercy do to build the house delight,  
they labour out in vain that seek to build it by their might.  
And so except the City still be guarded by the Lord,  
the waking is but all in vain that watchmen do afford.   

verse 2 For you to rise so early up, it is but merely vain,  
and though you do go late to bed, yet do you nothing gain.  
Even though your weary body still, on bread of sorrows feed,  
for unto his beloved so he giveth sleep at need.   

verse 3 Lo, Children an inheritance are of the Lord declared,  
and of the fertile womb the fruit is given for his reward.  
verse 4 As arrows in the hand of him that is exceeding strong,  
so the beloved children are, that to our youth belong.   

verse 5 Who hath his Quiver full of them, is in a happy state,  
they shall not blush, but they shall speak with th'enemies' in the gate.     

Psal. CXXVIII.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

O! every one that fears the Lord, most highly happy is,  
that doth direct his steps to walk in all the ways are his.  
verse 2 For lo the labour of thy hands by thee shall eaten be:  
thou shalt be happy, and it shall be ever well with thee.   

verse 3 Thy wife shall as a fruitful Vine, beside thy house be found,  
thy Children like to olive plants, about thy table round  
verse 4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed, that fears the Lord aright,  
verse 5 The Lord shall bless thee bounteously, from holy Zion's height.   

verse 6 Thou of jerusalem shalt see while as thou livest the good:  
thou shalt thy children's children see, and peace on Israel's brood.    

Psal. CXXIX.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

THey many a time with troubles great, did vex me every way,  
and that even from my very youth, may Israel now say.  
verse 2 They many a time with troubles great, me fiercely did assail,  
and that even from my very youth, but never could prevail.   

verse 3 The plowers ploughed upon my back, and made their furrows long.  
verse 4 The Lord is just of wicked men he cut the cords though strong.  
verse 5 And let even every one of them confounded be with fear:  
yea, let them all be turned back, that hate to Zion bear.   

verse 6 Let them be like the grass that grows upon the houses top,  
which wanting moisture, withered dies, before it can grow up.  
verse 7 Wherewith his hand the mower faint can never ●●●led see,  
nor yet of him that bindeth sheaves the bosom filled can be.   

verse 8 Nor say they who go by, Lord let his blessing on you fall.  
nor of the Lord that in the name we do you bless at all.    

Psal. CXXX.  

O Lord to thee out of the deeps, ascended hath my cry,  
verse 2 Lord hear, and to my suit thine ears attentively apply.  
verse 3 Lord, who shall stand, if all our sins should marked be by thee?  
verse 4 But thou art still given to forgive, that thou mayst feared be.   

verse 5 I with an earnest zeal and care, am waiting for the Lord:  
my soul continually doth wait, my hope is in his word.  
verse 6 My soul more for the Lord doth wait, than they that watch all night,  
do for the morning, even than they do for the morning's light.   

verse 7 Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is  
of mercy plenty, and likewise redemption for all his.  
verse 8 And Israel as dear to him, he shall at last set free,  
from all his great iniquities, which now so heavy be.    

Psal. CXXXI.  

MY heart, O Lord, not haughty is, mine eyes not lofty be:  
I with great matters meddle not, nor things too high for me.  
verse 2 I have behaved and stilled myself as of a mother mild,  
a child that weaned is, my soul is like a weaned child.   

verse 3 Let Israel hope in the Lord, whom he doth still adore:  
yea, let him hope from this time forth, and so for evermore.    

Psal. CXXXII.  

REmember David, Lord, and all his sufferings for thy sake,  
verse 2 How to the Lord he swore, and vows to jacobs' God did make.  
verse 3 I surely to my houses tent, will by no means be led:  
nor will I once so much as touch the borders of my bed.   

verse 4 Mine eyes shall never suffer sleep, frail nature to restore,  
and mine eyelids in any sort, shall never slumber more.  
verse 5 Until that for the Lord above, I may find out a place,  
a dwelling for the mighty God of jacob, and his race.   

verse 6 Lo, when we were at Ephrata, it in our ears did sound,  
where shadowy woods do darken fields, we have it clearly found.  
verse 7 We to his Tabernacle will with zeal devoutly go,  
and at his footstool worship will, expressing reverence so.   

verse 8 O thou that art the mighty Lord, arise into thy rest,  
thou, and the ark of thy great strength, we humbly thee request.  
verse 9 Let righteousness array thy Priests, that it may reverence move,  
and let all them that are thy Saints, with shouting joyful prove.   

The second part.  

verse 10 And even for David's sake, whom thou didst as thy servant grace,  
of him whom thou anointed haste, turn not away the face.  
verse 11 The Lord to David swore in truth, and will it not recall,  
even of thy body, I the fruit will in thy throne install.   

verse 12 If that thy children keep my league and laws which I them teach:  
their sons shall ever on thy throne, be free from ruins reach.  
verse 13 The Lord hath Zion chused, and it did for his dwelling crave:  
verse 14 Here will I ever rest, here dwell, I it desired have.   

verse 15 And I abundantly will bless provisions for her made,  
and I will satisfy her poor for nourishment with bread.  
verse 16 I with salvation gloriously will clothe her Priests about,  
and all her Saints (as happy made,) aloud for joy shall shout.   

verse 17 There david's horn that it may bud, shall power from me receive,  
I for mine own anointed one, a lamp ordained have.  
verse 18 His enemies all clothed with shame, dejected shall look down,  
but upon him exalted high, still flourish shall his Crown.     

Psal. CXXXIII.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

BEhold how good a thing it is, and pleasant to the mind,  
that brethren should together dwell, with bonds of love combined.  
verse 2 It like a precious oyntmentis distilled upon the head,  
which even to run as reigned down upon the beard was made.   

Even that of Aaron's comely beard, which streamed from his Crown,  
and to his garments utmost skirts, in precious drops fell down.  
verse 3 Like Hermons dew, like dew which did on Zion's hill descend,  
for there the Lord his blessing placed, even life without an end.    

Psal. CXXXIV.  
BEhold, bless ye the Lord, all ye that serve him right,  
within the Lords most holy house, who waiting stand by night.  
verse 2 Lift in the holy place your hands, the Lord to bless:  
verse 3 The Lord that made both heaven and earth, thee out of Zion bless.   

Psal. CXXXV.  

PRaise ye the Lord, and of the Lord praise ye the holy name,  
O ye the servants of the Lord, his praise aloud proclaim.  
verse 2 Ye that within the Lords house stand, and in the Courts who stay,  
of that house which to God belongs, whom only we obey.   

verse 3 Praise ye the Lord, for he is good, and with your voices sing  
due praises to his holy name, for it's a pleasant thing.  
verse 4 The Lord choosed jacob for himself, his treasure Israel is:  
verse 5 The Lord is great above all Gods, for well do I know this.   

verse 6 And whatsoever pleased the Lord, that did he freely do  
in heaven, and in the earth, in seas, and all deep places too.  
verse 7 He from the ends of all the earth, the vapours makes ascend:  
he makes the lightnings ushering rain, his pleasure to attend.   

verse 8 Out of his secret treasuries he doth bring forth the wind,  
who smote of Egypt the first borne, of man and beast each kind.  
verse 9 Who did amidst thee wonders great, and tokens (Egypt) send  
on Pharaoh, and all those on him who serving did attend.   

verse 10 Who smote great nations, and who slew even kings that mighty were,  
verse 11 Th'Amorites Sihon, Bashans Og, and Canans states each where.  
verse 12 And he did give that fertile land from which he them removed;  
an heritage to Israel, his people whom he loved.   

The second part.  

verse 13 Thy holy name, O mighty Lord, endure for ever shall,  
and thy memorial, O Lord, through generations all.  
verse 14 For lo the Lord will come at last, to judge his people bend:  
concerning those that serve him right, he will himself repent.   

verse 15 The Idols which the heathen use, of silver are and gold,  
and by men's hands that they are wrought, their frailty doth unfold.  
verse 16 They all have mouths, but from the same no kind of speech can flow,  
and they can nothing see at all, though they have eyes in show.   

verse 17 They have in show the shape of ears, but yet can hear no sound;  
nor in their artificial mouths, can any breath be found.  
verse 18 They that the makers are of them, do them resemble right,  
and so indeed is every one that trusteth in their might.   

verse 19 Bless thou, O house of Israel, the Lord in every place;  
bless thou the Lord, O reverenced house, that art of Aaron's race,  
verse 20 Bless thou the Lord, O house that still dost Levies name possess,  
and all of you that fear the Lord, the Lord for ever bless.   

verse 21 From Zion's bounds his sacred seat, still blessed be the Lord,  
who at jerusalem doth dwell, to him due praise afford.     

Psal. CXXXVI.  
Sing this as the 148. Psalm.  

O Give the Lord due thanks,  
For he is good indeed:  
verse 2 O to the God of Gods  
To give due thanks proceed.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 3 O to the Lord of Lords,  
Due thankes give every one:  
verse 4 To him who wonders works  
Even by himself alone.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 5 To him whose wisdom high,  
The heavens (made by him) prove:  
verse 6 To him who stretched the earth,  
The waters all above.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 7 To him whose power did make  
Great lights which we do see.  
verse 8 The glorious Sun by day,  
The ruler still to be.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 9 The Moon and stars by night,  
That rule and do adorn:  
verse 10 To him that erst did smite,  
Of Egypt the first borne.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 11 And from among them out,  
Brought Israel without harm,  
verse 12 With a most mighty hand,  
And with a stretched out arm.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 13 To him who into parts,  
The red Sea did divide:  
verse 14 And through the midst of it,  
Did Israel safely guide.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 15 But Pharaoh and his host,  
In the red sea strooke dead:  
verse 16 To him through desert fields,  
Who did his people lead.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 17 To him who did great Kings  
In indignation smite,  
verse 18 And famous Kings did kill,  
Who fell confounded quite.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 19 As Sihon who his throne,  
O'er Amorites had reared:  
verse 20 And Og of Bashan King,  
For his huge stature feared.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 21 And for an heritage,  
Their land he freely gave:  
verse 22 Even for an heritage  
For Israel to have.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 23 Who did remember us  
In our estate most low:  
verse 24 And us redeemed from foes,  
Who sought our overthrow.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.   

verse 25 Who to all creatures still,  
Doth freely furnish food:  
verse 26 O to the God of heaven  
Give thanks as only good.  
For rich in store,  
His mercies sure,  
To his endure  
For evermore.    

Psalm CXXXVII.  

OF Babylon the rivers by, we sadly did sit down:  
yea, when dear Zion came to mind, strait tears our cheeks did drown.  
verse 2 We did hang up our silent Harps, upon the Willows there,  
amidst their solitary shades, even where they thickest were.   

verse 3 For they that Captives carried us, a song of us did crave,  
and they that our destroyers were, sought mirth of us to have.  
verse 4 Sing one of Zion's songs, they said, but how (as they demand)  
shall we the song that is the Lords, sing in a foreign land.   

verse 5 O thou jerusalem, if I do not remember thee:  
of my right hand the cunning quite, let it forgotten be.  
verse 6 If I forget thee, let my tongue, (roofe-tyed,) leave off to move;  
if I place not jerusalem, even my chief joy above.   

verse 7 Remember Edom's race, O Lord, who with outrageous spite,  
when thy jerusalem was spoiled, did cry, raze, raze it quite.  
verse 8 O daughter Babel by desert, whom ruin doth attend:  
blessed shall he be, as thou with us, who deals with thee in th'end.   

verse 9 He shall be happy, who doth take thy tender little ones,  
and them (with no compassion moved,) doth dash against the stones.    

Psal. CXXXVIII.  
Sing this as the 47. Psalm.  

I Will, O Lord, give praise to thee, and that with all my heart:  
before the Gods I singing will to thee due praise impart.  
verse 2 Thy holy temple towards I devoutly worship will,  
and thy most glorious name by me shall be exalted still.   

For thy great kindness full of love, and for thy truth, O Lord:  
for thou, even all thy name above, hast magnified thy word.  
verse 3 Thou in the day when as I cried, an answer gave to me,  
and with new strength within my soul, thou mad'st me strong to be.   

verse 4 The Kings that are o'er all the earth, to thee shall praise afford,  
when of thy mouth the sacred words, they once do hear, O Lord.  
verse 5 Yea, in the Lords appointed ways, they cheerfully shall sing:  
for, of the Lord the glory great is seen in every thing.   

verse 6 The Lord though high, yet them respects who humble do abide:  
but he doth know them all afar, that are possessed with pride.  
verse 7 Though I amidst great troubles walk, from thee I life shall have:  
thou of my foes shalt curb the wrath, thy right hand shall me save.   

verse 8 The Lord will perfect my relief, thy mercy constant stands:  
O do not, Lord, in wrath forsake the work of thine own hands.    

Psal. CXXXIX.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

O Lord, thou hast me searched and known, how I sit down or stand  
verse 2 Thou knowst, and every thought of mine afar dost understand.  
verse 3 Thou compass dost my path, and where that I lie down, each part,  
and still with all the ways I walk, thou well acquainted art.   

verse 4 For not so much as once one word upon my tongue can be,  
but altogether, lo, O Lord, it strait is known to thee.  
verse 5 Thou hast beset me every way, behind, lo, and before,  
and upon me hast laid thy hand, that I can fly no more.   

verse 6 Such knowledge more than wonderful, makes me amazed, remain;  
it soars so high above my reach, I can it not attain.  
verse 7 Lord, from thy spirit (eyeing all) ah, whither can I go?  
or to what corner can I fly, to scape thy presence so?   

verse 8 If I ascend up to the heaven, I find thee there to be;  
and if I make my bed in hell, behold I there find thee.  
verse 9 Of the bright morning if that I the speedy wings should take,  
and in the seas remotest parts, my dwelling place should make.   

verse 10 Even there thy hand shall find me out, and lead me in that place;  
and thy right hand shall hold me there, as still before thy face.  
verse 11 If I presumptuously should say, the darkness shall me hide,  
the very night all turned to light, about me shall abide.   

The second part.  

verse 12 Yea, darkness doth not hide from thee, but even the very night  
doth shine like day, alike to thee both darkness is and light.  
verse 13 For thou possessed hast my reynes, most inward within me:  
when in my mother's belly lodged, I covered was by thee.   

verse 14 I'll praise thee, for I'm fearfully and wonderfully made,  
thy works are marvelous, and my soul to know the same is glad.  
verse 15 When first I was in secret made, thou didst my substance know,  
whilst I most curiously was wrought, in parts of earth most low.   

verse 16 Thou didst my shapeless substance view, my members every one,  
which were to be, were in thy book, whilst yet of them were none.  
verse 17 How precious are thy thoughts to me, by contemplation weighed:  
O God, how great their number is, if seriously surveyed!   

verse 18 If I should count them, they are more than sands in number be:  
and whensoever I awake, than I am still with thee.  
verse 19 Thou surely will't, O God, them slay, who wicked are in heart,  
and therefore all ye bloody men, with speed from me departed.   

verse 20 For they against thee wickedly do speak with tongues profane,  
and they that are thine enemies, do take thy name in vain.  
verse 21 Who thee do hate, Lord, have not I a hatred at all such?  
and with those who against thee rise, am I not grieved much?   

verse 22 I them with perfect hatred hate, I them my foes do hold:  
verse 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart try me, my thoughts unfold.  
verse 24 And see if any wicked way at all within me be,  
and in thine everlasting way, for ever lead thou me.     

Psal. CXL.  

DEliver me, Lord, from the man that unto evil is bend,  
and safety likewise give to me, from him that's violent.  
verse 2 Who in the vastness of their heart, great mischief do decree,  
and they continually for war, together gathered be.   

verse 3 They sharpened have their tongues, even as a serpent sharpeneth his:  
of Adders underneath their lips, the deadly poison is.  
verse 4 Lord, from their hands that wicked are, and from the man me save  
that's violent, who to o'erthrow my doings purposed have.   

verse 5 The proud most cunningly, a snare and cords for me did hide,  
they have set grins, and spread a net for me by the way side.  
verse 6 I humbly said unto the Lord, thou art a God to me,  
and let my supplications voice, O Lord, be heard by thee.   

verse 7 Thou that of my salvation art the strength, (O God, the Lord:)  
a covering in the day of war, didst to my head afford.  
verse 8 Grant not unto the wicked man, that which he doth desire,  
nor further not his wicked plot, lest proudly they aspire.   

verse 9 As for the head of all those men, about that compass me,  
even by the mischief of their lips, let them all covered be.  
verse 10 Let burning coals upon them fall, and throw them in the fire,  
even headlong down in dungeons deep, whence they may not retire.   

verse 11 Let not that man who speaketh evil, be established here below,  
and evil the man that's violent, shall hunt him to o'erthrow.  
verse 12 I know the Lord of the distressed, will still the cause maintain,  
and of the poor defend the right, that they may safe remain.   

verse 13 The righteous shall in giving thanks unto thy name excel,  
and they that upright are in heart, shall in thy presence dwell.    

Psalm CXLI.  

O Lord my God, to thee I cry, make haste and come to me,  
and give thine ear unto my voice, when as I cry to thee.  
verse 2 Let still my prayer be set forth, as incense before thee;  
and make as th'evening sacrifice, my lifted hands to be.   

verse 3 Lord, lest my mouth too lavish prove, a watch set it before,  
and of my lips to save me so, keep ever safe the door.  
verse 4 Do not incline my heart to evil, let me not act, nor treat  
with them that work iniquity, nor of their dainties eat.   

verse 5 Let him that righteous is, me smite, a kindness it shall be:  
let him reprove me, it shall prove as precious oil to me.  
Which being so by them applied, shall break my head no way,  
for, yet in their calamities I even for them will pray.   

verse 6 When as their judges all o'erthrown in stony places meet,  
they shall with comfort hear my words, for they are very sweet.  
verse 7 Lo, at the gaping graves vast mouth, our bones do scattered lie,  
as when one wood to cut, or cleave, on th'earth his strength doth try.   

verse 8 But Lord, mine eyes are fixed on thee, in thee my trust I place,  
and never leave thou destitute my soul in any case.  
verse 9 O keep me from the subtle snare by which they me attend,  
and from the engines of all those who mischief do intent.   

verse 10 The nets which wicked men have laid, let them their owner's trap,  
that there they may together fall, whilst I withal escape.    

Psal. CXLII.  
Sing this as the 141. Psalm.  

WIth earnest cries unto the Lord, I made my voice ascend,  
my supplication to the Lord, I with my voice did send.  
verse 2 Before his presence my complaints I poured out in store,  
and all wherewith I troubled was, I shown him before.   

verse 3 When as my spirit was quite overwhelmed, thou than my path didst see;  
they privily where I did walk, have laid a snare for me.  
verse 4 I looked about on my right hand, to see what help was there:  
but none would know me, all help failed, none for my soul did care.   

verse 5 I cried to thee, O Lord, and thou my refuge art, didst say,  
and in the land of them that live, my portion art for aye.  
verse 6 Since now I am brought very low, attend unto my cry,  
save me from them that me pursue, they are more strong then I.   

verse 7 That I may praise thy name, my soul set from the prison free,  
the just shall compass me, for thou shalt liberal be to me.    

Psal. CXLIII.  
Sing this as the 141. Psalm.  

LOrd hear the prayers and requests, which I present to thee,  
and as thou just and faithful art, an answer make to me.  
verse 2 And with thy servant enter not in judgement to contend,  
for none that lives can in thy sight, himself as just defend.   

verse 3 The foe my soul did persecute, my life he low makes lie:  
he hathin darkness made me dwell, as who long since did dye.  
verse 4 My spirit therefore me within, overwhelmed is by this,  
my heavy heart within me too, all desolate now is.   

verse 5 Then are the days that were of old, to my remembrance brought;  
I meditate on all thy works, works that thy hands have wrought.  
verse 6 I unto thee stretch forth my hands, yea, and my soul in me,  
even as a land that thirsty is, still thirsteth after thee.   

verse 7 Lord, hear with speed, my spirit doth fail, hide not from me thy face,  
like them that go down to the pit, lest I provein short space.  
verse 8 Make me betimes thy kindness hear, for thee my trust attends,  
show me the way where I should walk, to thee my soul ascends.   

verse 9 From all mine enemies, O Lord in mercy set me free,  
I unto thee have my recourse, that I may hidden be.  
verse 10 Thou art my God, thy spirit is good, teach me thy will to do,  
lead me that I into the land of uprightness may go.   

verse 11 Lord for the glory of thy name, with power come-quicken me;  
and as thou righteousness dost love, my soul from trouble free.  
verse 12 And of thy mercy raze my foes, and them destroy each one  
that do afflict my grieved soul, for I serve thee alone.    

Psal. CXLIV.  
Sing this as the 141. Psalm.  

Blessed be the Lord, for all my strength is only from his might,  
he doth my hands teach how to war, my fingers how to fight.  
verse 2 My goodness, fortress, my high tower, my Saviour, and my shield  
in whom I trust, and who to me doth make my people yield.   

verse 3 Lord, what is man that thou of him shouldst any knowledge take,  
or yet man's son, that thou of him so great account shouldst make?  
verse 4 Man, lo, resembling vanity, uncertain here doth stray  
his days (like shadows) dark and swift, do vanish strait away.   

verse 5 Bow down thy heavens, and Lord come down, I humbly thee invoke:  
do thou but once the mountains touch, and all of them shall smoke.  
verse 6 Cast glancing flames of lightning forth, and so them scatter soon,  
shoot out thine arrows to destroy, till they be quite undone.   

verse 7 Send then in mercy from above, thy mighty hand, rid me  
from waters great, and from the hand of children strange me free,  
verse 8 Whose mouth doth utter words, which do with vanity abound,  
and their right hand, a right hand is of falsehood only found.   

verse 9 I'll sing a new song, O my God, upon a Psaltery:  
on instrument that hath ten strings, thy praises sing will I.  
verse 10 Lo he it is who wholly gives salvation unto kings,  
his servant David from the sword, who still in safety brings.   

verse 11 Rid me, & from strange children's hands (who vainly speak) me save,  
and their right hand, a right hand is of falsehood to deceive.  
verse 12 That like to plants our sons may be, in youth grown up that are,  
our daughters as the corner stones, that grace a Palace rare.   

verse 13 That in our garners of all sorts, we may with plenty meet,  
that thousands may our sheep bring forth, ten thousands in our street.  
verse 14 That all our Oxen strong may prove, that there no breaking be,  
nor in, nor out, that from complaints our streets may still be free.   

verse 15 The people happy is, that is with such like blessings stored:  
yea, happy is that people, who have for their God, the Lord.    

Psal. CXLV.  

O Thou my God that art my King, thou now extol I will,  
and likewise I thy holy name, will bless for ever still.  
verse 2 I every day while as I live, will hearty bless thee  
for ever, and for ever shall thy name be praised by me.   

verse 3 The Lord is great, and to be praised, of right he greatly aught;  
his greatness is unsearchable above what can be thought.  
verse 4 One generation shall thy works praise to another still,  
and with the fame of thy great acts, shall seek the world to fill.   

verse 5 The honour that so glorious is of thy great majesty,  
and all thy works that wondrous are, my tongue shall magnify.  
verse 6 And of thy dreadful acts the power, to speak men shall not spare,  
and I thy greatness to the world, will publicly declare.   

verse 7 They utter shall abundantly, the memory to all  
of thy great goodness, and still sing thy righteousness they shall.  
verse 8 The Lord is graciously disposed, compassionately kind,  
and, though provoked, to anger slow, to mercy still inclined.   

The second part.  

verse 9 The Lord our God to all the world is good even every where,  
and over all the works he doth, his tender mercies are.  
verse 10 Thy works, O Lord, shall all praise thee, & all thy Saints thee bless:  
verse 11 Thy kingdom's glory they shall tell, and shall thy power express.   

verse 12 That all his acts for might admired, the sons of men might know,  
and of his kingdoms glorious state, the majesty to show.  
verse 13 Thy kingdom a great kingdom is, which last for ever will:  
and thy dominion lasts throughout all generations still.   

verse 14 All them that but through weakness fall, the Lord doth still sustain,  
and likewise those that are bowed down, he doth raise up again.  
verse 15 The eyes of all things wait on thee, the giver of all good;  
and thou, when time the same requires, doth furnish them with food.   

verse 16 Thou open dost thy liberal hand, which doth abundance bring,  
and dost content the longing wish of every living thing.  
verse 17 The Lord entirely righteous proves, in every way of his,  
and still in all the works he doth, for ever holy is.   

verse 18 The Lord to all that call on him, is nigh in every part,  
even to all such as call on him in uprightness of heart.  
verse 19 He that desires will satisfy of them that fear him right,  
he will give ear unto their cry, and save them by his might.   

verse 20 The Lord doth save them who him love, that nought can them annoy,  
but all the wicked in his wrath, will utterly destroy.  
verse 21 My mouth shall duly of the Lord, the praises all proclaim,  
and let all flesh for evermore, still bless his holy name.     

Psal. CXLVI.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

PRaise ye the Lord, O praise the Lord, my soul, him whilst I live  
verse 2 I'll praise, and whilst I am, my song to him due praise shall give.  
verse 3 Put not your trust in Princes, though the world them mighty call,  
nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help at all.   

verse 4 His breath doth suddenly go forth, he turneth to his dust,  
and in that very day with him, his thoughts all perish must.  
verse 5 O happy he whom jacobs' God to give him help attends,  
whose hope upon the Lord his God, continually depends.   

verse 6 By whom the heaven and earth were made, and all the restless deeps,  
with all the things that they contain, who truth for ever keeps.  
verse 7 Who judgement executes for them, that sore oppressed be,  
who gives the hungry food, the Lord the prisoners doth free.   

verse 8 The Lord doth open up their eyes, who are to blindness thrall;  
the Lord doth raise the humble up, he loves the righteous all.  
verse 9 The Lord the strangers doth preserve, the widow weak that mourns,  
and fatherless he doth relieve, but wicked ways o'returnes.   

verse 10 The Lord shall ever (Zion) reign, thy God by thee adored,  
from age to age, shall still endure, O then praise ye the Lord.    

Psalm CXLVII.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

PRaise ye the Lord, for it is good, praise to our God to sing:  
for it exceeding pleasant is, praise is a comely thing.  
verse 2 The Lord that mighty is, builds up jerusalem with care,  
and Israel's outcasts all by him, together gathered are.   

verse 3 He doth them heal with timely cure, that broken are in heart,  
and lovingly binds up the wounds that had made them to smart.  
verse 4 The stars though seeming numberless, by him are numbered all:  
and he upon each one of them, even by their names doth call.   

verse 5 Great is our Lord, & of great power, his wisdom nought can bond.  
verse 6 The Lord doth raise the meek, and cast the wicked to the ground.  
verse 7 With thankfulness unto the Lord, to sing your courage raise,  
upon the Harp unto our God, with cheerfulness sing praise.   

verse 8 Who cover doth the heaven with clouds, who for the earth below  
prepareth rain, who maketh grass upon the mountains grow.  
verse 9 He to the beasts that reason want, doth daily furnish food,  
so doth he likewise when they cry unto the Raven's young brood.   

verse 10 He by the strength of any horse cannot delighted be,  
and in the legs of any man, no pleasure taketh he.  
verse 11 But lo, the Lord doth still delight in them that fear him right,  
and they that in his mercy hope, are gracious in his sight.   

verse 12 O praise the Lord (jerusalem,) thy God praised (Zion) be:  
verse 13 For thy gates bars he strengthened hath, and blessed thy brood in thee.  
verse 14 He in thy borders every where, doth make peace flourish still,  
and with the finest of the wheat, he likewise doth thee fill.   

verse 15 He his Commandment doth send of th'earth unto alllands,  
and his true word doth swiftly run, where ever he commands.  
verse 16 He often times the earth with snow, (like soft white wool) doth load,  
and strait he doth the hoary frost like ashes cast abroad.   

verse 17 By him cast forth in morsels, ice like crystal we behold,  
and who (what ever strength he hath) can stand before his cold?  
verse 18 He sends his word, and melteth them, and he doth cause to blow  
his stormy wind, whereby he makes the waters strait to flow.   

verse 19 To jacob he (as dearly loved) his heavenly word doth show,  
his statutes and his judgements all, he Israel makes to know.  
verse 20 He not to any nation thus, like favour did afford,  
nor yet have they his judgements known, therefore praise ye the Lord.    

Psalm CXLVIII.  

PRaise ye the Lord, praise ye,  
Even from the heavens the Lord;  
In parts that highest be,  
To him due praise afford.  
verse 2 And praise him most,  
You Angels pure,  
His praise procure,  
All you his host.   

verse 3 His praise at length dilate,  
Thou Sun that shinest so bright,  
Praise him with stars in state,  
Thou moon that clearest the night.  
verse 4 Heavens, heavens him praise;  
Ye floods that move,  
The heavens above,  
His glory raise.   

verse 5 To magnify his name,  
Let this them freely lead,  
Which doth obedience claim,  
They by his word were made.  
verse 6 He fixed them fast,  
So still to be,  
●●d his decree  
Shall ever last.   

verse 7 From earth to heavens high spheres,  
Of God the praises sound  
You dragons forcing fears,  
And deeps of all this round.  
verse 8 You vapours still,  
Fire, hail, and snow,  
And storms that blow  
To work Gods will.   

verse 9 You mountains high and large,  
And hills more low that lie,  
You trees which fruits do charge,  
And Cedars mounting high.  
verse 10 You troops of store,  
You creeping things,  
And you with wings  
Aloft that sore.   

verse 11 You Kings that do command,  
And people great and small,  
You Princes of the land,  
And you worlds judges all.  
verse 12 You gallants strong,  
And Virgins fair,  
You aged that are,  
And infants young.   

verse 13 Let them all joined in one,  
The Lord's name praise aright,  
For his great name alone  
Is excellent at height.  
verse 14 His glory love,  
Which none can even:  
It earth and heaven  
Is fare above.   

verse 15 And he doth strongly raise  
His people's horn by grace;  
Of all his Saints the praise;  
Yea, even of Israel's race.  
With children stored,  
A people near,  
And to him dear,  
Praise ye the Lord.    

Psal. CXLIX.  
Sing this as the 145. Psalm.  

PRaise ye the Lord, sing to the Lord a song all made of new,  
and where his Saints assembled are, give him his praises due.  
verse 2 Let Israel in him rejoice, who by his might him made,  
let them that Zion's children are, in their own king be glad.   

verse 3 Let them out of their joyfulness, his name praise in the dance:  
let them with Timbrel and with Harp, his praise in songs advance.  
verse 4 For in his people (lo) the Lord doth ever pleasure take,  
and he the meek will beautiful by his salvation make.   

verse 5 Let all the Saints in glory great, be ravished with joy,  
let them themselves upon their beds, to sing aloud employ.  
verse 6 Let in their mouth of our great God, the praises high remain,  
and let their hand a sword two edged, victoriously retain.   

verse 7 To execute the judgement due, upon the heathen all,  
and make deserved punishment upon the people fall.  
verse 8 And even with chains (as slaves) to bind the kings that them command,  
yea, and with iron fetters strong, the nobles of their land.   

verse 9 To make the judgement fall on them, which sacred writs record:  
this honour have all his dear Saints, therefore praise ye the Lord.    

Psal. CL.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

PRaise ye the Lord, our God within his Sanctuary praise;  
within his firmament of power, his glory duly raise.  
verse 2 Praise him for all the mighty acts that have by him been wrought;  
praise him as doth his greatness fit, above what can be thought.   

verse 3 Even with the Trumpets stately sound, praise ye him cheerfully,  
and give due praises unto him with Harp and Psaltery.  
verse 4 Him with the Timbrel praise, and dance, give praises to his name;  
with instruments that stringed are, with Organs do the same.   

verse 5 Praise him with Cymbals, praise to him with Cymbals loud afford,  
let each thing that hath breathe him praise: for ever praise the Lord.    
FINIS.