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THE 
 
 PSALMS OF DAYID, 
 
 IN METRE: 
 
 WITH ANNOTATIONS, 
 
 EXPLAINING THE SENSE, AND ANIMATING THE DEVOTION. 
 
 By JOHN" BROWN, 
 
 LATE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL AT HADDINGTON. 
 
 NEW YORK: 
 
 ROBERT CARTER & BROTHERS, 
 No. 28 5 BROADWAY. 
 
 1855. 
 
THE 
 
 PSALMS OF DAVID. 
 
 PSALM I. 
 
 Perhaps this Psalm was added by Ezra, or whoever 
 else was the collector of the others into one book. We 
 have represented to us in it, (1) The character of tha 
 Godly ; how holy they are, abstaining from every temp- 
 tation to, or appearance of evil ; and with pleasure me- 
 ditating on, and endeavouring to fulfil, the whole law of 
 (rod, ver. 1, 2, and hqw happy, planted in the nearest 
 fellowship with Jesus, the River of life, they prosper in 
 their lawful attempts : They never fall from their grace 
 or profession ; and they shall stand with approbation at 
 the judgment-s^at of God, ver. 3. (2.) The sinfulness 
 and misery of the wicked: How different from, and con- 
 trary to the godly, in their inclination, companions, exer- 
 cises, and ends ! How light and unsubstantial, as chaff, 
 and ready to be hurled by the storms of infinite wrath, 
 into the depths of hell, as cast and condemned in the 
 righteous judgment of God ! ver. 4, 5, (3.) The great 
 reason of the happiness of saints, and of the misery of 
 sinners. The Lord loveth the righteous, and observes 
 and approves their inclinations and behaviour ; but, as 
 an enemy, he brings destructive vengeance upon the 
 
 wicked, ver. 6. ^f While I sing these important lines, 
 
 let my soul lift up her eyes to that great pattern of per- 
 fection, Jp:sds, the man of God's ri^ht hand, who was 
 holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from sinners ; 
 and who fulfil led all righteousness, magnified the law, 
 and made it honourable for men, — for me. United to 
 his person, clothed with his righteousness, and all in- 
 ilatned and animated with his redeeming love, shed abroad 
 in my heart, let me examine myself as in his sight ; let 
 me walk in him as my way, and follow him as my Pat- 
 tern and Guide: Let me, with solemn awe, look to, and 
 prepare for his last, his eternal judgment ! 
 
4 PSALM I. 
 
 1 That man hath perfect blessedness 
 
 who walketh not astray 
 In counsel of ungodly men, 
 
 nor stands in sinner's way : 
 Nor sitteth in the scorner's chair; 
 
 2 But plaeeth his delight 
 Upon God's law, and meditates 
 
 on his law day and night. 
 
 3 He shall he like a tree that grows 
 
 near planted by a river, 
 Which in his season yields his fruit, 
 
 and his leaf fadeth never : 
 And all he doth shall prosper well. 
 
 4 The wicked are not so ; 
 
 But like they are unto the chaff 
 which wind drives to and fro. 
 
 5 In judgment therefore shall not stand 
 
 such as ungodly are ; 
 Nor in th' assembly of the just 
 shall wicked men appear. 
 
 6 For why ? the way of godly men 
 
 unto the Lord is known : 
 Whereas the way of wicked men 
 shall quite be overthrown, 
 
 PSALM II. 
 
 Perhaps this Psalm relates partly to David's instalment 
 on his throne, and the victories over his enemies which 
 attended it. Compare Psalm xviii. 2. Sam. iii. v. viii. 
 x. xviii. xx. But the whole of it respects Jesus our Re- 
 deemer. Behold, (1.) The violent and harmonious, but 
 unsuccessful opposition, which the Jews and Gentiles of 
 
PSALM II. 5 
 
 all ranks make to the person and redemption work of the 
 #reat God my Saviour. Behold what ruin and woe they 
 draw upon themselves by their attempts! ver. 1 — 5, 9. 
 (2.) Behold how, notwithstanding all their raging malice 
 and furious opposition, Jehovah instals our Redeemer 
 King in his Church, and infallibly fixeth him on his 
 throne ; avows him his only begotten Son, and gives unto 
 him the Gentiles for his people ! ver. 6 — 8. (3.) Be- 
 hold JKHOVAH's demand of serious consideration and 
 fear of, joy in, and trust, obedience and lcve to his exalt- 
 ed Son, ver. 9 — 12. ^f While I sing, let me remark 
 
 the horrid nature of sin ; let me, with broken heart, be- 
 wail my neglect of, and opposition to Jesus Christ. Let 
 me, wiih wonder, bless his name, that I have not already 
 perished in mine iniquity. Let me, with earnestness, ac- 
 cept that once debased Redeemer, as my Saviour, my 
 Sovereign, my Proprietor, my God, and my All. Let 
 me learn to know him, rejoice in him, and with holy awe, 
 commit my whole salvation, and the salvation of my 
 country, nay, of all the ends of the earth to him. 
 
 1 Why rage die heathen ? and vain things 
 
 why do the people mind ? 
 
 2 Kings of the earth do set themselves, 
 
 and princes are comhin'd, 
 To plot against the Lord, and his 
 Anointed, saying thus, 
 
 3 Let us asunder break their bands, 
 
 and cast their cords from us. 
 
 4 He that in heaven sits shall laugh ; 
 
 the Lord shall scorn them all : 
 
 5 Then shall he speak to them in wrath, 
 
 in rage he vex them shall. 
 
 6 Yet notwithstanding I have him 
 
 to be my King appointed, 
 
6 PSALM II. 
 
 And over Sion, my holy hill, 
 I have him King anointed. 
 
 7 The sure decree I will declare : 
 
 the Lord hath said to me, 
 Thou art mine only Son, this day 
 I have begotten thee. 
 
 8 Ask of me, and for heritage 
 
 the heathen 111 make thine ; 
 And, for possession, I to thee 
 will give earth's utmost line. 
 
 9 Tliou shalt, as with a weighty rod 
 
 of iron, break them all ; 
 And as a potter's sherd thou shalt 
 them dash in pieces small. 
 
 10 Now therefore, kings, be wise ; be taught, 
 
 ye judges of the earth : 
 
 1 1 Serve God in fear, and see that ye 
 
 join trembling with your mirth. 
 
 1 2 Kiss ye the Son, lest in his ire 
 
 ye perish from the way, 
 If once his wrath begin to burn : 
 bless' d all that on him stay. 
 
 PSALM III. 
 
 Having beheld the royal dignity of my Redeemer, let 
 me here behold the joy, the peace, the safety of the re- 
 deemed amidst their distresses innumerable. Here David, 
 dri\#m from his holy capita] and high throne, by his re- 
 bellious son Absalom, (I.) Complains to his (iod of the 
 number and malice of bis enemies, ver. 1, 2. (2.) lie 
 encourageth himself in bis God, as the source and sub- 
 ject-matter of his safety, joy, and honour, ver 3. (3.) He 
 
PSALM III. 7 
 
 recollects how, on former occasions, his troubles had driven 
 him to his prayers ; how he had always found God ready 
 to hear and grant his requests ; how safe and easy he had 
 lived under his protection ; and how effectually he had 
 broken the power, and restrained the malice of his enemies, 
 ver. 4, 5, 7. (4.) Triumphantly trusting in God, as the 
 salvation and blesser of his people, he silenceth all his 
 fears, and pours forth his prayers for new protection and 
 
 deliverance, ver. G, 8. ^j Think, my soul, of Jesus, 
 
 who, when bulls of Ba^han compassed him about, trusted 
 in God, that he would deliver him. In all my distress, 
 let me pour out my heart before him, believing in him as 
 God, even my God. Let me always rejoice in the great God 
 my Saviour. Let me trust in him at all times, that as he 
 hath delivered, and doth deliver, so he will deliver me. 
 
 A Psalm of David, when he feed from Absalom 
 his son. 
 
 1 O Lord, how are my foes increas'd ? 
 
 against me many rise. 
 
 2 Many say of my soul, For him 
 
 in God no succour lies. 
 
 3 Yet thou rny shield and glory art, 
 
 the uplifter of mine head. 
 
 4 I cry'd, and from his holy hill 
 
 the Lord me answer made. 
 
 5 I laid me down and slept, I wak'd, 
 
 for God sustained me. 
 
 6 I will not fear though thousands ten 
 
 set round against me be. 
 
 7 Arise, O Lord ; save me my God, 
 
 for thou my foes hast stroke 
 All on the cheek-hone, and the teeth 
 of wicked men hast broke. 
 
3 PSALM III. 
 
 8 Salvation doth appertain 
 unto the Lord alone : 
 Thy blessing, Lord, for evermore 
 thy people is upon. 
 
 PSALM IV. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps composed on the same occasion 
 as the former, when David fled from Absalom his son. 
 Here, (1.) David encouraged by former experience, casts 
 his burden on the Lord, and supplicates a merciful deli- 
 verance, ver. 1. (2.) Addressing himself to men, par- 
 ticularly to his persecutors, he reproves their contempt of 
 God and religion, their delight in, and practice of vanity, 
 fraud, and falsehood. — Vie represents the happiness of 
 saints in having God their protector, and ready to hear 
 their requests. He recommends a holy filial awe of God, 
 a careful abstinence from sin ; a composed trial of, and 
 converse with their own heart, together with a devoting 
 of themselves, and their conduct and substance to the 
 Lord, ver. 2 — 5. (3.) To encourage them to the study 
 of practical religion, he remarks what superlative satis- 
 faction and rest himself had found in familiar fellowship 
 with God, and in a believing dependence on him, ver. 
 
 6 — 8. ^f While I sing, let me have faith in God, as 
 
 my own God in Christ Let me abhor that levity of 
 mind, that deceitfulness, that earthly-mindedncss proper 
 to the ungodly, and every remain thereof. Let my soul 
 pant for Jehovah, and prefer him to every thing else. 
 Let me, by faith, lay myself down in his arms, his bosom, 
 as all my salvation and comfort. 
 
 To the chief Musician on Nccjinolhy a Psalm of 
 David, 
 1 Give ear unto me when I call, 
 God of my righteousness : 
 Have mercy, hear my pray'r, thou hast 
 enlarged me in distress. 
 
PSALM IV. 9 
 
 2 O ye the sons of men, how long 
 
 will ye love vanities ? 
 How long my glory turn to shame 5 
 and will ye follow lies ? 
 
 3 But know, that for himself the Lord 
 
 the godly man doth chuse : 
 The Lord, when I on him do call, 
 to hear will not refuse. 
 
 4 Fear, and sin not, talk with your heart 
 
 on bed, and silent be. 
 
 5 OiTrings present of right'ousness, 
 
 and in the Lord trust ye. 
 
 G O who will show us any good ? 
 is that which many say ; 
 But of thy countenance the light, 
 Lord, lift on us alway. 
 
 7 Upon my heart, bestow d by thee, 
 
 more gladness I have found 
 Than they, ev'n then when corn and wine 
 did most with them abound. 
 
 8 I will both lay me down i/i peace, 
 
 and quiet sleep will take : 
 Because thou only me to dwell 
 in safety, Lord, dost make. 
 
 PSALM V. 
 
 Here, (1.) The man according to God's heart, in the 
 assured faith of God's hearing his prayers and hating hit 
 sins, fixeth a daily, an early, an earnest, a steady, a grace- 
 founded correspondence with God, in his ordinanc 
 meditation, prayer, praise, &c. ver. 1 — 7. (2.) Behold him 
 
 a2 
 
10 PSALM V. 
 
 humbly requesting God's special direction in duties which 
 his enemies had rendered difficult to perform; — suppiicating 
 and predicting the ruin of his implacable foes ; — and, in 
 the assured faith of obtaining it, imploring comfort and 
 
 prosperity to his fellow-saints, ver. 8 — 12. ■([ While 
 
 I sing, let my heart and flesh cry out, and my soul pant 
 and wait for the Lord. In the firm faith of infinite 
 mercy to forgive all my crimes, and wash out all my sin- 
 ful stains, let me blush at, and detest my own abomina- 
 tions. Let me cultivate the closest familiarity with the 
 Lord my God. Let my prayers correspond with his pro- 
 mises, and with the particular conditions of myself or 
 others. 
 
 To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, a Psalm 
 of David. 
 
 1 Give ear unto my words, O Lord, 
 
 my meditation weigh. 
 
 2 Hear my loud cry, my King, my God, 
 
 for I to thee will pray. 
 
 3 Lord, thou shah early hear my voice ; 
 
 I early will direct 
 My prayer to thee, and looking up, 
 an answer will expect. 
 
 4 For thou art not a God that doth 
 
 in wickedness delight ; 
 Neither shall evil dwell with thee, 
 
 5 Nor fools stand in thy sight. 
 All that ill-doers are thou hat'st : 
 
 6 Cuttst off that liars he : 
 The hloody and deceitful man 
 
 abhorred is by thee. 
 
 7 Ent I into thy house will come 
 
 in thine abundant grace : 
 
PSALM V. 11 
 
 And I will worship in thy fear 
 toward thy holy place. 
 
 8 Because of those mine enemies, 
 
 Lord, in thy right'ousness 
 Do thou me lead ; do thou thy way 
 make straight before my face. 
 
 9 For in their mouth there is no truth, 
 
 their inward part is ill ; 
 Their throat's an open sepulchre, 
 their tongue doth flatter still. 
 
 1 O God, destroy them, let them he 
 
 by their own counsel quell'd : 
 
 Them for their many sins cast out, 
 
 for they gainst thee rebelled. 
 
 1 1 But let all joy that trust in thee, 
 
 and still make shouting noise ; 
 For them thou sav'st : let all that love 
 thy name in thee rejoice. 
 
 12 For, Lord, unto the right'ous man 
 
 thou wilt thy blessing yield ; 
 'With favour thou wilt compass him 
 about as with a shield. 
 
 PSALM VI. 
 
 Observe here, (1.) David, a great saint, under grievous 
 and manifold troubles, sickness of body, conscience-felt 
 charges of guilt, vexation of mind, attended with desertion 
 from God, and contemptuous insults from his enemies, 
 -, 5, t, 5, 6, 7. (2.) His supplications, with strong 
 (rics and tears to God for mitigation of trouble, support 
 under ir, and deliverance from it, ver. 1 — 4, 6. (3.) His 
 triumphant separation of himself from the wicked, in the 
 
12 PSALM VI. 
 
 fall assurance of faith, that God harl heaid, and would 
 graciously grant his^ requests, and would either convert or 
 
 destroy his opposers, ver. 8 — 10 ^| In all my afflictions 
 
 let me believe that Jesus was afflicted for me. Let me call 
 my sins to remembrance, spread my case before him, fill 
 my mouth with arguments, implore his abundant, free, and 
 sovereign mercy, as my sole and all-comprehensive relief. 
 Nor let me ever expect a comfortable answer to my 
 prayers, while I cultivate an intimacy with profane and 
 wicked men. 
 
 1 Lord, in thy wrath rebuke me not, 
 Nor in thy hot rage chasten me. 
 
 2 Lord, pity me, for I am weak : 
 Heal me for my hones vexed he. 
 
 3 My soul is also vexed sore ; 
 
 But, Lord, how long stay wilt thou make ? 
 
 4 Return, O Lord, my soul set free ; 
 
 save me for thy mercy's sake. 
 
 5 Because those that deceased are 
 
 Of thee shall no remembrance have ; 
 And who is he that will to thee 
 Give praises lying in the grave ? 
 
 6 I with my groaning weary am ; 
 
 1 also all the night my bed 
 Have caused for to swim, and I 
 With tears my couch have watered. 
 
 7 Mine eye, consumed with grief, grows old, 
 Because of all mine enemies. 
 
 8 Hence from me, wicked workers all, 
 For God hath heard my weeping cries. 
 
 9 God hath my supplication heard ; 
 My prayer received graciously. 
 
PSALM VI. 13 
 
 1 Sham'd and sore vex'd be all my foes, 
 Sham'd and back turned suddenly. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 Is thy great indignation, 
 
 O Lord, rebuke me not ; 
 Nor on me lay thy chast'ning hand 
 in thy displeasure hot. 
 
 2 Lord, I am weak, therefore on me 
 
 have mercy and me spare : 
 Heal me, O Lord, because thou know'st 
 my bones much vexed are. 
 
 3 My soul is vexed sore : but, Lord, 
 
 how long stay wilt thou make ? 
 
 4 Return, Lord, free my soul, and save 
 
 me, for thy mercy's sake. 
 
 5 Because of thee in death there shall 
 
 no more remembrance be : 
 Of those that in the grave do lie, 
 who shall give thanks to thee ? 
 
 6 I with my groaning weary am, 
 
 and all the night my bed 
 I caused for to swim : with tears 
 my couch 1 watered. 
 
 7 By reason of my vexing grief 
 
 mine eye consumed is ; 
 
 It waxeth old because of all 
 
 that be mine enemies. 
 
 8 But now depart from me, all ye 
 
 that work iniquity : 
 
14 PSALM VI. 
 
 For why, the Lord hath heard my voice 
 when I did mourn and cry, 
 9 Unto my supplication 
 
 the Lord did hearing give : 
 When I to him my prayer make, 
 the Lord will it receive. 
 
 1 Let all be sham'd and troubled sore, 
 that en'mies are to me ; 
 Let them turn back and suddenly 
 ashamed let them be. 
 
 PSALM VII. 
 
 Here, accused of traitorous conspiracy against his So- 
 vereign by king Saul, or by Cush, one of his courtiers, 
 David, (1.) Appeals to God concerning his innocency of 
 that crime, ver. 3 — 5. (2.) He supplicates, that God, as 
 Governor of the world and King of Israel, would protect 
 him from danger, plead his cause, and give judgment for 
 him, ver. 1, 2, 6 — 9. (3.) In the exercise of faith, he 
 depends on God to protect and deliver him, and to avenge 
 the injuries he had sustained, upon his implacable adver- 
 saries, ver. 10 — 16. ( k) He resolves to ascribe the glory 
 
 of all his deliverances to God alone, ver. 17. ^f While 
 
 I sing, let me contemplate the spotless innocency, the 
 finished righteousness of my Redeemer, together with the 
 injurious usage he received from his brethren of mankind ; 
 and the fearful ruin which hath befallen, or awaits his 
 incorrigible foes. Let me carefully approve mj-self m his 
 sight, who searcheth my heart, and trieth my reins, and 
 who must quickly be my final Judge. Let me implore 
 the just vengeance of heaven against my spiritual enemies. 
 And not unto me, not unto me, but to his name be the 
 glory and praise of all my protection and deliverance. 
 
PSALM VII. 15 
 
 Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the Lord, 
 concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. 
 
 1 O Lord my God, in thee do I 
 
 my confidence repose : 
 Save and deliver me from all 
 my persecuting foes ; 
 
 2 Lest that the enemy my soul 
 
 should, like a lion, tear, 
 In pieces rending it, while there 
 is no deliverer. 
 
 3 O Lord my God, if it he so 
 
 that I committed this ; 
 If it he so that in my hands 
 iniquity there is : 
 
 4 If I rewarded ill to him 
 
 that was at peace with me ; 
 (Yea, even the man that without cause 
 my foe was I did free ; ) 
 
 5 Then let the foe pursue and take 
 
 my soul, and my life thrust 
 Down to the earth, and let him lay 
 mine honour in the dust. 
 
 6 Rise in thy wrath, Lord, raise thyself, 
 
 for my foes raging he ; 
 And to the judgment which thou hast 
 commanded, wake for me. 
 
 7 So shall th' assembly of thy folk 
 
 about encompass thee : 
 
16 PSALM VII. 
 
 Thou, therefore, for their sakes, return 
 unto thy place on high. 
 
 8 The Lord he shall the people judge : 
 
 my judge, JEHOVAH, be, 
 After my righteousness, and mine 
 integrity in me. 
 
 9 O let the wicked's malice end ; 
 
 hut stablish steadfastly 
 The righteous : for the righteous God 
 
 the hearts, and reins doth try. 
 1 In God, who saves th' upright in heart, 
 
 is my defence and stay. 
 ] 1 God just men judgelh, God is wroth 
 
 with ill men ev'ry day. 
 12 If he do not return again, 
 
 then he his sword will whet ; 
 His how he hath already bent, 
 
 and hath it ready set : 
 1 3 He also hath for him prepar'd 
 
 the instruments of death ; 
 Against the persecutors he 
 
 his shafts ordained hath. 
 
 14 Behold, he with iniquity 
 
 doth travail, as in birth ; 
 A mischief he conceived hath, 
 and falsehood shall bring forth. 
 
 15 He made a pit, and digg'd it deep, 
 
 another tbere to take ; 
 Bit he is fall'n into the ditch 
 which lie himself did make. 
 
PSALM VII. 17 
 
 1 6 Upon his own head, his mischief 
 shall he returned home ; 
 His vi'lent dealing also down 
 on his own pate shall come. 
 ] 7 According to his righteousness 
 the Lord I'll magnify : 
 And will sing praise unto the name 
 of God that is most high. 
 
 PSALM VIII. 
 
 This Psalm contains a pleasant, but solemn meditation 
 upon the glory, the greatness, and the grace of God. Let 
 me here observe, (1.) How illustrious and wide spread are 
 his glory and renown, ver. 1, 3, 9. (2.) By how weak 
 and insignificant instrument, he manifests and spreads his 
 superlative fame, ver. 2. (3.) Behold his marvellous 
 condescension and bounty to mankind, but chiefly to the 
 Man Christ, in his uniting his human nature to his divine 
 person, and in giving him all power in heaven and earth 
 
 for the benefit of his chosen people, ver. 4 — 8. ^f May 
 
 this Jesus, this name of (iod in him, be the enthroned 
 inhabitant, the everlasting wonder, and the superlative 
 darling of my heart. Let me, with the babes of Jerusa- 
 lem, Matt. xxi. pour forth my Hosannas to Him that 
 cometh in the name of the Lord to save me, — Hosannas 
 in the highest. Let all the works of nature lead and ex- 
 cite me to admire their Creator's kindness towards men, — 
 towards sinful and insignificant me. 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Gittith, a Psalm of 
 David. 
 
 r low excellent in all the earth, 
 Lord, our Lord, is thy name ! 
 
 Who hast thy glory far advanc'd 
 above the starry frame. 
 
18 PSALM VIII. 
 
 2 From infants' and from sucklings' month 
 
 thou didest strength ordain, 
 For thy foes cause, that so thou might'st 
 th' avenging foe restrain. 
 
 3 When I look up unto the heav'ns, 
 
 which thine own fingers fram'd, 
 Unto the moon, and to the stars, 
 which were l>y thee ordain'd : 
 
 4 Then say T, What is man, that he 
 
 remember'd is hy thee ? 
 Or what the son of man, that thou 
 so kind to him should'st be ? 
 
 5 For thou a little lower hast 
 
 him than the angels made ; 
 With glory and with dignity 
 thou crowned hast his head. 
 
 6 Of thy hands' works thou mad'st him lord, 
 
 all under's feet did'st lay; 
 
 7 AH sheep and oxen, yea, and beasts 
 
 that in the field do stray ; 
 
 8 Fowls of the air, fish of the sea, 
 
 all that pass through the same. 
 
 9 How excellent in all the earth, 
 
 Lord, our Lord, is thy name ! 
 
 PSALM IX. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps composed on the occasion of his 
 ton Absalom's death, 2 Sam. xviii. or on the occasion of 
 the death of Goliath, the champion and duellist of (Jath, 
 1 Sam. xvii. We have in it, (1 ) David's hearty thanks- 
 givings to (Jod for his pleading of Ins cause against his 
 and his country's enemies, and for giving him a complete 
 
 
PSALM IX. 19 
 
 victory over them, ver. 1 — 6, and his excitement of others 
 to join with him therein, ver. 11, 12. (2.) His triumph 
 in God as the righteous Judge of the- world, protector of 
 his people, and the destroyer of his implacable enemies, 
 ver. 7 — 10,15 — 18. (3.) His requests for further grounds 
 of praising God as his own deliverer, and the confounder 
 
 of his enemies, ver. 13, 14, 19, 20. ^f vVhile I sing 
 
 these subjects, let me chiefly consider the blessings of re- 
 demption, the victories of my Redeemer over sin, death, 
 and hell ; and believe that I, through him, shall be more 
 than a conqueror. Let the ruin of transgressors effectually 
 admonish me to stand in awe of God, and at the farthest 
 distance from sin. 
 
 To the chief Musician 'upon Muth-Labben, a 
 Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Lord, thee I'll praise \vith all my heart, 
 
 thy wonders all proclaim. 
 
 2 In thee, most High, I'll greatly joy, 
 
 and sing unto thy name. 
 
 3 When hack my fnes were turn'd, they fell, 
 
 and perish 'd at thy sight: 
 
 4 For thou maintain'dst my right and cause; 
 
 on throne sat'st judging right. 
 
 5 The heathen thou rehuked hast, 
 
 the wicked overthrown ; 
 Thou hast put out their names, that they 
 may never more he known. 
 
 6 O en'my ! now destructions have 
 
 an end perpetual : 
 Thou cities raz'd ; perish' d with them 
 is their memorial. 
 
 7 God shall endure for aye ; he doth 
 
 for judgment set his throne ; 
 
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 20 PSALM IX. 
 
 8 In righteousness to judge the world, 
 
 justice to give each one. 
 
 9 God also will a refuge be 
 
 for (hose that are oppress'd ; 
 A refuge will he be in times 
 of trouble to distressed. 
 
 10 And they that know thy name, in thee 
 their confidence will place : 
 
 For thou hast not forsaken them 
 that truly seek thy face. 
 
 1 1 O sing ye praises to (he Lord 
 
 that dwells in Sion hill ; 
 
 And all the nations among 
 
 his deeds record ye still. 
 
 1 2 When he enquireth after blood, 
 
 he then rememb'reth them : 
 The humble folk he not forgets 
 that call upon his name. 
 
 13 Lord, pity me ; behold the grief 
 
 which I from foes sustain ; 
 Ev'n thou, who from the gates of death 
 dost raise me up again ; 
 
 14 That I, in Sion's daughters' gates, 
 
 may all thy praise advance ; 
 And that I may rejoice always 
 in thy deliverance. 
 
 15 The henthen are sunk in the pit 
 
 which they themselves prepar'd ; 
 And in the net which the'y have hid 
 their own feet fast are snar'd. 
 
PSALM IX. 21 
 
 16 The Lord is by t lie judgment known 
 
 which he himself hath wrought : 
 
 The sinners' hands do make the snares 
 
 wherewith themselves are caught. 
 
 17 They who are wicked into hell 
 * each one shall turned he ; 
 
 And all the nations that forget 
 to seek the Lord most high. 
 
 1 8 For they that needy are shall not 
 
 forgotten be alway : 
 The expectation of the poor 
 shall not be lost for aye. 
 
 1 9 Arise, Lord, let not man prevail ; 
 
 judge heathen in thy sight: 
 
 20 That they may know themselves but men, 
 
 the nations, Lord, affright. 
 
 PSALM X. 
 
 In this Psalm of lamentation and woe, we have, (1.) 
 David's mournful complaints of God's withdrawment of 
 his gracious and comfortable presence, ver. 1. (2.) His 
 mournful and shocking representation of the wicked men, 
 who persecuted him duiing God's absence : They proudly 
 gloried in themselves; they counteracted the laws and 
 contemned the judgments of God ; they contradicted and 
 defied their opposers ; they were malicious, treacherous, 
 crafty, hypocritical, and atheistical persecutors, ver. 2 — 
 11. (3 ) His earnest supplications for relief to the people 
 of God, attended with the firm faith of obtaining it, 
 
 ver. 12 — 18. ^f While I sing these, ponder, my soul, 
 
 what a privilege it is to enjoy familiar fellowship with God ! 
 What abominations lie hid in an evil heart of unbelief! 
 What a mercy that the Lord hath withheld me from that 
 
22 PSALM X. 
 
 outrage in wickedness of which my corrupt nature is capa- 
 ble ! Let all my views of sins and of judgments cause 
 me to flee to Jesus for relief. If he prepare my heart to 
 pray, he will surely grant my requests. 
 
 1 Wherefore is it that thou, O Lord, 
 
 dost stand from us afar ? 
 And wherefore hidest thou thyself 
 when times so trouLlous are ? 
 
 2 The wicked in his loftiness 
 
 doth persecute the poor : 
 In these devices they have fram'd 
 let them he taken sure. 
 
 3 The wicked of his heart's desire 
 
 doth talk with boasting great ; 
 
 He hlesseth him that's covetous, 
 
 whom yet the Lord doth hate. 
 
 4 The wicked, through his pride of face, 
 
 on God he doth not call ; 
 And in the counsels of his heart 
 the Lord is not at all. 
 
 5 His ways they always grievous are ; 
 
 thy judgments from his sight 
 Removed are : at all his foes 
 he pufteth with despight. 
 
 6 Within his heart he thus hath said, 
 
 I shall not moved he ; 
 And no adversity at all 
 shall ever come to me. 
 
 7 His mouth witli cursing, fraud, deceit, 
 
 is fill'd abundantly ; 
 
PSALM X. 23 
 
 And underneath his tongue there is 
 mischief and vanity. 
 
 8 He closely sits in villages; 
 
 he slays the innocent: 
 Against the poor that pass him by 
 his cruel eyes are bent. 
 
 9 He, lion-like, lurks in his den; 
 
 he waits the poor to take ; 
 And when he draws him in his net, 
 his prey he doth him make. 
 
 1 Himself he hnmbleth very low, 
 
 he croucheth down withal, 
 That so a multitude of poor 
 may by his strong ones fall. 
 
 1 1 He thus hath said within his heart, 
 
 The Lord hath quite forgot; 
 He hides his countenance, and he 
 for ever sees it not. 
 
 12 Lord, do thou arise ; O God, 
 
 lift up thine hand on high : 
 Put not the meek afflicted ones 
 
 out of thy memory. 
 ] 3 Why is it that the wicked man 
 
 thus doth the Lord despise ? 
 Because that God will it require 
 
 he in his heart denies. 
 14 Thou hast it seen ; for their mischief ' . 
 
 and spite thou wilt repay : 
 The poor commits himself to thee; 
 
 thou art the orphan's stay. 
 
24 PSALM X. 
 
 15 The arm break of die wicked man, 
 
 and of the evil one ; 
 Do thou seek out his wickedness, 
 until thou findest none. 
 
 16 The Lord is king through ages all, 
 
 eVn to eternity: 
 The heathen people from his land 
 are perish'd utterly. 
 
 17 Lord, of those that humble are 
 
 thou the desire didst hear; 
 Thou wilt prepare their heart, and thou 
 to hear wilt bend thine ear ; 
 1 8 To judge the fatherless, and those 
 that are oppressed sore; 
 That man, that is but sprung of earth, 
 may them oppress no more. 
 
 PSALM XL 
 
 Behold here, (1.) David, tempted by his timorous 
 friends to escape to some mountain, and hide himself from 
 the fury of Saul, or of Absalom, as if that were his only 
 safe course, now when his enemies were exerting themselves 
 to the uttermost, and all things were in disorder and con- 
 fusion, ver. 1 — 3. (2) David baffling the temptation by 
 a resolute profession of his trust in God, as the observer 
 of all men : — as the holy and righteous punisher of the 
 
 wicked, and friend of the godly, ver. 1, 4 — 7. If Let 
 
 no temptation decoy me from my duty. Let no danger 
 deter me from it. While JEHOVAH, my reconciled 
 God and Father, manageth and judgeth the world, my 
 safest course is to commit myself to him in well-doing. 
 Let the just vengeance of God upon sinners deter my 
 heart from sinning, and his kindness to his people encourage 
 me in holiness in all manner of conversation. 
 
PSALM XL 25 
 
 To the chief Jfusician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 I in the Lord do put my trust ; 
 
 how is it then that ye 
 Say to my soul, Flee, as a bird, 
 unto your mountain high? 
 
 2 For, lo, the wicked Lend their how, 
 
 their shafts on string they fit, 
 That those who upright are in heart 
 they privily may hit. 
 
 3 If the foundations he destroy'd, 
 
 what hath the righteous done? 
 
 4 God in his holy temple is, 
 
 in heaven is his throne : 
 His eyes do see, his eye-lids try 
 
 5 men's sons. The just he proves: 
 But his soul hates the wicked man, 
 
 and him that vi'lence loves. 
 
 6 Snares, fire and brimstone, furious storms, 
 
 on sinners he shall rain : 
 This, as the portion of their cup, 
 doth unto them pertain. 
 
 7 Because the Lord most righteous doth 
 
 in righteousness delight ; 
 And with a pleasant countenance 4 
 beholdeth the upright. 
 
 PSALM XII. 
 
 In this Psalm, which was probably penned during the 
 reign of Saul, observe, (1.) The times rendered extreme- 
 
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26 PSALM XII. 
 
 \y bad by the almost universal death of the godly, the 
 general decay of piety and honesty, the common prevalence 
 of dissimulation and flattery ; and by the proud and daring 
 contempt of God, and oppression of the poor ; and by the 
 protection and encouragement of wickedness, by those 
 that bare rule, in church or state, ver. 1 — 4, 8. (2.) Enough 
 in God to balance the evils of the worst of times. He is 
 ready to help. He will in due time reckon with the 
 wicked, and restrain their insolence. He will seasonably 
 and effect ually relieve his oppressed people. His words 
 are pure, firm, and faithful ; and he will always secure a 
 
 remnant for himself, ver. 1, 5 — 7. ^f In evil time do 
 
 thou, my soul, live on thy God. Walk humbly with thy 
 God. Hope continually in thy God, and rejoice in his 
 new covenant promises to men. — to me. 
 
 To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, a Psalm 
 of David. 
 
 1 Help, Lord, because the godly man 
 
 doth daily fade away ; 
 And from among the sons of men 
 the faithful do decay. 
 
 2 Unto his neighbour ev'ry one 
 
 doth utter vanity : 
 They with a double heart do speak, 
 and lips of flattery. 
 
 3 God shall cut off all flatt'ring lips, 
 
 tongues that speak proudly thus, 
 
 4 We'll with our tongue prevail, our lips 
 
 are ours : who's lord o'er us ? 
 
 5 For poor opprest, and for the sighs 
 
 of needy, rise will I, 
 Saith God, and him in safety set 
 from such as him defy. 
 
PSALM XII. 27 
 
 6 The words of God are words most pare, 
 
 they be like silver try'd 
 In earthen furnace seven times 
 that hath been purifi'd. 
 
 7 Lord, thou shalt them preserve and keep 
 
 for ever from this race. 
 
 8 On each side walk the wicked, when 
 
 vile men are high in place. i 
 
 PSALM XIII. 
 
 Here we have the Psalmist sowing in tears, but reaping 
 in joy. Observe, (1.) His extreme distress, occasioned by- 
 God's apparent unkindness, and by inward anguish of 
 soul, and insolence of enemies, ver. 1, 2. (2.) His fervent 
 supplications that God would consider his case, strengthen 
 his faith, direct his goings, and comfort his heart, ver. 3, 
 
 4. (3.) Sudden deliverance, flowing from a fixed trust 
 in God, and inducing to a triumphant joy in Him, ver. 
 
 5, 6. T Think, my soul, how divine withdrawinents, 
 
 sensibly perceived, sting a renewed heart ! How change- 
 able the saints' spiritual frames are while they continue 
 in this world. Weeping endures for a night, but joy 
 cometh in the morning. And, behold, how quickly the 
 prayers of faith are answered, and its expectations fulfilled! 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 How long wilt thou forget rne, Lori ? 
 
 shall it for ever be ? 
 O how long shall it be, that thou 
 wilt hide thy face from me ? 
 
 2 How long take counsel in my soul, 
 
 still sad in heart shall I ? 
 How long exalted over me 
 shall be mine enemy ? 
 
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28 PSALM XIII. 
 
 3 O Lord my God, consider well, 
 and answer to me make : 
 Aline eyes enlighten, lest the sleep 
 of death me overtake : 
 t est that mine enemy should say, 
 Against him I prevail'd ; 
 And those that trouble me rejoice, . 
 when I am mov'd and fail'd. 
 
 5 But I have all my confidence 
 
 thy mercy set upon : 
 My heart within me shall rejoice 
 in thy salvation. 
 
 6 I will unto the Lord my God 
 
 sing praises cheerfully, 
 Because he hath his bounty shown, 
 to me abundantly. 
 
 PSALM XIV. 
 
 This Psalm represents the fearful sinfulness and misery 
 of mankind, and the marvellous method of deliverance 
 therefrom. Behold here, (1.) All mankind fearfully in- 
 fected with the God-dishonouring, the soul-debasing and 
 defiling, the world-disturbing, malady of sinful corruption 
 in heart and life, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) Warm expostulations 
 for the conviction, awakening, and reclaiming of wicked 
 men, ver. 4 — G. (3.) Consolations exhibited to the 
 righteous, from God's bein^ among them, and being a 
 refuge to them, and from his sending his Son to save and 
 
 redeem them, ver. 5 — 7. K While I sing these lines, 
 
 let me have a deep sense of my corruptions. Let me be 
 ashamed of them before God. Let me with a broken 
 heart and weeping eye, confess my filthiness and crimes. 
 Let me groan after and lice to Jesus, the Saviour, the 
 salvation of God. () wretched man that I am ! who shall 
 deliver me from this abominable life; — from this inward 
 
PSALM XIV. 29 
 
 body of death !— Thanks to the Redeemer who is come 
 to Zion to turn away ungodliness from Jacob ! — Let 
 therefore Jacob rejoice, and the Gentiles sing. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 That there Is not a God, the fool 
 
 dcth in his heart conclude : 
 They are corrupt, their works are vile ; 
 not one of them doth good. 
 
 2 Upon men's sons the Lord from heav'n 
 
 did cast his eyes ahroad, 
 To see if any understood, 
 and did seek after God. 
 
 3 They altogether filthy are, 
 
 they all aside are gone ; 
 And there is none that doeth good, 
 yea, sure there is not one. 
 
 4 These workers of iniquity 
 
 do they not know at all, 
 That they my people eat as bread, 
 and on God do not call ? 
 
 5 There fear'd they much ; for God is with 
 
 the whole race of the just. 
 
 6 You shame the counsel of the poor, 
 
 because God is his trust. 
 
 7 Let Isr'el's help from Sion come : 
 
 when back the Lord shall bring 
 His captives, Jacob shall rejoice, 
 and Israel shall sing. 
 
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30 PSALM XV. 
 
 Here let me (1.) With wonder, observe the happy state 
 of present fellowship with God, in liis church on earth, 
 and of everlasting fellowship with him, in the temple 
 above, and how fixed'- the saints are in this their new 
 covenant state, ver. 1, 5. (2.) Let me with self examina- 
 tion remark the discriminating characters of such as are 
 admitted to that happy state. They are sincere, upright, 
 and honest, in all their ways ; they are kind to neigh- 
 bours ; they esteem others in proportion to the appear- 
 ance of Christ's image on them ; and they prefer a good 
 
 conscience to every earthly advantage, ver. 2 — 5. 
 
 Tf While I sing, let me think of my perfect and all-suffi- 
 cient Saviour, who is passed into the heavens: — is en- 
 tered for me, as the forerunner. And having received 
 him into my heart as my sanctifying furniture, let me 
 walk in him as my way, and follow him as my pattern ; 
 denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, and living soberly, 
 righteously, and godly in this present world. Thus shall 
 the Father and the Son come unto me on earth, and take 
 up their abode with me : and so shall I in heaven be for 
 ever with the Lord. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Within thy tabernacle, Lord, 
 
 who shall abide with thee ? 
 And in thy high and holy hill 
 who shall a dweller be ? 
 
 2 The man that walketh uprightly, 
 
 and worketh righteousness ; 
 And as lie thinketh in his heart, 
 so doth he truth express. 
 
 3 Who doth not slander with his tongue, 
 
 nor to his friend doth hurt : 
 Nor yet against his neighbour doth 
 take up an ill report. 
 
PSALM XV. 31 
 
 4j In whose eyes vile men are depis'd ; 
 hut those that God do fear 
 He honoureth : and changeth not, 
 though to his hurt he swear. 
 5 His coin puts not to usury, 
 nor take reward will he 
 Against the guiltless. Who doth thus, 
 shall never moved he. 
 
 PSALM XVI. 
 
 This Psalm is indeed a IMichtam, a golden Psalm. 
 Behold the man according to God's heart, (1.) Commit- 
 ting himself to God as his Preserver, ver. 1. (2.) Avow- 
 ing his endeared love to the people, and strict adherence 
 to the worship of God, ver. 3, 4. (3.) With great con- 
 fidence and joy, claiming God for his satisfying portion, 
 ver. 2, 5 — 7. (4.) Comforting himself in and blessing 
 God for his present intimacy wiih' him, and granting 
 direction to him, and for his certain prospect of the eter- 
 nal enjoyment of him, ver. 8 — 1 1. ^[ But chiefly be- 
 hold ! here, Jesus, the man of God's right hand, sur- 
 rendering himself up to his Father's service, in room of, 
 and for the everlasting advantage of his elect ! Behold 
 him taking out his new-covenant claim to God, as his God 
 and portion for ever ; and as our God and portion in him ! 
 Behold, how, supported of God, in his holy manhood, he 
 suffers unto a tremendous death, and debased burial ; but 
 being raised a?ain, he is crowned with everlasting glory 
 and honour ! Behold ! how the agonies of suffering, and 
 the pains of death are succeeded with fullness of joy, and 
 rivers of life and pleasures at God's right hand for ever- 
 more. Looking to him, let me with patience run the 
 race that is set before me, living on, and rejoicing in God, 
 as my all and in all ; and looking for the blessed hope, 
 and glorious appearing of the great God my Saviour. 
 Through him, neither sin, nor devils, nor death, nor hell, 
 shall be able to prevent my immediate and everlasting enjoy- 
 ment of Jehovah, as my infinite portion and exceeding joy. 
 
32 PSALM XVI. 
 
 Mich tarn of Da v Id. 
 
 1 Lord keep me ; for I trust in thee. 
 
 2 To God thus was my speech ; 
 Thou art my Lord, and unto thee 
 
 my goodness doth not reach : 
 
 3 To saints on earth, to th' excellent, 
 
 where my delight's all plac'd. 
 
 4 Their sorrows shall he multiply 'd, 
 
 to other gods that haste. 
 
 Of their drink-offerings of blood 
 I will no off 'ring make ; 
 
 Yea, neither I their very names 
 up in my lips will take. 
 
 5 God is of mine inheritance 
 
 and cup the portion : 
 The lot that fallen is to me 
 thou dost maintain alone. 
 
 6 Unto me happily the lines 
 
 in pleasant places fell ; 
 Yea, the inheritance I got 
 in beauty doth excel. 
 
 7 I bless the Lord, because he doth 
 
 by counsel me conduct : 
 And in the seasons of the night 
 my reins do me instruct. 
 
 8 Before me still the Lord I set : 
 
 sith it is so that he 
 Doth ever stand at ray right hand, 
 I .shall not moved he. 
 
PSALM XVI. 33 
 
 9 Because of this my heart is glad, 
 and joy shall he exprest 
 Ev'n by my glory : and my flesh 
 in confidence shall rest. 
 
 1 Because my soul in grave to dwell 
 
 shall not be left by thee ; 
 Nor wilt thou give thine Holy One 
 corruption to see. 
 
 1 1 Thou wilt me shew the path of life: 
 
 of joys there is full store 
 Before thy face, at thy right hand 
 are pleasures evermore. 
 
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 PSALM XVII. 
 
 Here, in the depths of distress, (1.) David appeals to 
 God, concerning the integrity of his heart, and the just- 
 ness of his cause, ver. 1 — 4. (2.) He prays for establish- 
 ment in grace within ; for tokens of divine favour from 
 above ; and for preservation from his carnal, malicious, 
 and insolent, his restless and powerful enemies around, 
 ver. 5 — 14. (3.) He triumphs in the assured faith of his 
 everlasting enjoyment of, and conformity to God. ver. 15. 
 
 If Let me also here look after Jesus, in whose heart 
 
 was no deceit, and in whose mouth was no guile : — Jesus, 
 who fulfilled all righteousness for me ; and who, notwith- 
 standing all the rage of devils and men, hath sat down at 
 the right hand of God, crowned with glory and honour. 
 Let me remember, That he, as the forerunner, is for me 
 entered into the mansions of bliss ; and hath left me an 
 example, that I should follow his steps. 
 
 A Prayer of David. 
 
 l Lord, hear the right, attend my cry, 
 unto my pray V give heed, 
 
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 34 PSALM XVII. 
 
 That doth not In hypocrisy 
 from feigned lips proceed. 
 
 2 And from before thy presence forth 
 
 my sentence do thou send : 
 Toward those things that equal are, 
 do thou thine eyes intend. 
 
 3 Thou prov'dst mine heart, thou visit'dst me 
 by night thou didst me try, 
 
 Yet nothing found'st; for that my mouth 
 shall not sin, purpos'd I: 
 
 4 As for men's works, I, by the word 
 
 that from thy lips doth flow, 
 Did me preserve out of the paths 
 wherein destroyers go. 
 
 5 Hold up my goings, Lord me guide 
 
 in those thy paths divine, 
 So that my footsteps may not slide 
 out of those ways of thine. 
 
 6 I called have on thep, O God, 
 
 because thou wilt me hear : 
 That thou may'st hearken to my speech, 
 to me incline thine ear. 
 
 7 Thy wond'rous loving-kindness show, 
 
 thou, that by thy ri^ht hand 
 Sav'st them that trust in theo, from those 
 that up against them stand. 
 
 8 As th' apple of the eye me keep ; 
 
 in thy wings shade me close 
 
 9 From lewd oppressors compassing 
 
 me round, as deadly foes. 
 
PSALM XVII. 35 
 
 1 In their own fat they are inclos'd, 
 
 their mouth speaks loftily. 
 1 1 Our steps they compass'd ; and to ground 
 
 down bowing set their eye. 
 1 2 He like unto a lion is 
 
 that's greedy of his prey ; 
 Or lion young, which lurking doth 
 
 in secret places stay. 
 
 1 3 Arise, and disappoint my foe, 
 
 and cast him down, O Lord: 
 My soul save from the wicked man, 
 the man which is thy sword. 
 
 14 From men which are thy hand, O Lord, 
 
 from wordly men me save, 
 Which only in this present life 
 
 their part and portion have: 
 Whose belly with thy treasure hid 
 
 thou fill'st : they children have 
 In plenty, of their goods the rest 
 
 they to their children leave. 
 
 15 But as for me, I thine own face 
 
 in righteousness will see : 
 And, with thy likeness, when I wake, 
 I satisfy'd shall be. 
 
 PSALM XVIII. 
 
 In this Psalm of thanksgiving for manifold deliverances, 
 observe (1.) David's ardent love to God in Christ, whom 
 he believed to be his own, in every gracious and saving 
 relation ; and whom he had experienced, his merciful, 
 almighty, and seasonable Deliverer from depths of trouble, 
 ver. 1 — 19. (2.) His comfortable reflections, on the in- 
 
36 PSALM XV 111. 
 
 tegrity which the Lord had enabled him to maintain, and 
 on the gracious kindness of God consequential thereupon, 
 ver. 20-— 2$. (3.) His thankful ascription of all the glory 
 of his noted exploits to God, as his director and strength- 
 ener, rer. 29 — 42. (4.) His triumphant faith and hope ol 
 further assistance and favour from God, to himself and to 
 
 his seed, for evermore, ver. 43 — 50 ^f But, let me 
 
 not forget Jesus, to whom Jehovah is so closely, so mar- 
 vellously, so sweetly related : — Jesus, who so ardently 
 loveth his eternal Father, and for ever returns the grateful 
 remembrance of his kindness, to him and to his chosen 
 seed, in delivering him from distress, in raising him from 
 the dead ; in rewarding his obedience unto death, in giving 
 him glory at his own right hand, and in rendering all 
 nations his obedient subjects. — Let me sing this new song, 
 in the full assurance of faith, that God in Christ is my 
 all and in all ; and with an heart ravished with the 
 consolations of Christ, and in the sweet reviews of what 
 he hath dono, what he doth, and what he will for ever 
 do, for my soul. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David, the ser- 
 vant of the Lord, who spahe unto the Lord the 
 words of this song, in the day that the Lord de- 
 livered him from the hand of all his enemies, 
 and from the hand of Saul. And he said, 
 
 1 Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength. 
 
 2 My fortress is the Lord, 
 
 My rock and he that doth to me 
 
 deliverance afford : 
 My God, my strength, whom I will trust, 
 
 a buckler unto me, 
 The horn of my salvation, 
 
 and my high tower is he. 
 
 3 Upon the Lord who worthy is 
 
 of praises will I cry ; 
 
PSALM XVllf. 37 
 
 And then shall I preserved be 
 safe from mine enemy. 
 
 4 Floods of ill men affrighted me, 
 
 death's pangs about me went. 
 
 5 Hell's sorrows me environed : 
 
 death's snares did me prevent. 
 
 6 In my distress I call'd on God, 
 
 cry to my God did I : fc-*«d^^ 
 
 He from his temple heard my voice, k 
 to his ears came my cry. 
 
 7 Th' earth, as affrighted, then did shake, 
 
 trembling upon it seiz'd : 
 The hills' foundations moved were, 
 because he was displeas'd. 
 S Up from his nostrils came a smoke, 
 and from his mouth there came 
 Devouring fire, and coals by it 
 were turned into flame. 
 9 He also bowed down the heav'ns, 
 and thence he did descend : 
 And thickest clouds of darkness did 
 under his feet attend. 
 
 1 And he upon a cherub rode, 
 
 and thereon he did fly : 
 Yea, on the swift wings of the wind 
 his flight was from on high. 
 
 1 1 He darkness made his secret place : 
 
 about him for his tent 
 Dark waters were, and thickest clouds 
 of th' airy firmament. 
 
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38 PSALM XVIII. 
 
 1 2 And at the brightness of that light 
 
 which was before his eye, 
 
 His thick clouds pass'd away, hail-stones 
 and coals of fire did fly. 
 
 13 The Lord God also in the heav'ns 
 
 did thunder in his ire, 
 And there the Highest gave his voice, 
 hail-stones and coals of fire. 
 
 14 Yea, he his arrows sent ahroad, 
 
 and them he scattered : 
 His lightnings also he shot out, 
 and them discomfited. 
 
 15 The waters' channels then were seen, 
 
 the world's foundations vast, 
 At thy rebuke discov'red were, 
 and at thy nostrils' blast. 
 
 16 And from above the Lord sent down, 
 
 and took me from below ; 
 From many waters he me drew, 
 which would me overflow. 
 
 17 He me relievM from my strong foes, 
 
 and such as did me hate : 
 Because he saw that they for me 
 too strong were, and too great, 
 
 18 They me prevented in the day 
 
 of my calamity ; 
 But, even then, the Lord himself 
 a stay was unto me. 
 
 19 He to a place where liberty 
 
 and room was hath me brought : 
 
PSALM XVIII. | 
 
 Because he took delight in me, 
 he my deliv'rance wrought. 
 
 20 According to my righteousness 
 
 he did me recompense, 
 He me repaid according to 
 my hands' pure innocence. 
 
 21 For I God's ways kept, from my God 
 
 did not turn wickedly. 
 
 22 His judgments were before me, I 
 
 his laws put not from me. 
 
 23 Sincere before him was Tny heart, 
 
 with him upright was I : 
 And watchfully I kept myself 
 from mine iniquity. 
 
 24 After my righteousness the Lord 
 
 hath recompensed me, 
 After the cleanness of my hands 
 appearing in his eye. 
 
 25 Thou gracious to the gracious art, 
 
 to upright men upright. 
 
 26 Pure to the pure, froward thou kyth'st 
 
 unto the froward wight. 
 
 27 For thou wilt the afflicted save 
 
 in grief that low do lie : 
 But wilt bring down the countenance 
 of them whose looks are high. 
 
 28 The Lord will light my candle so, 
 
 that it shall shine full bright : 
 The Lord my God will also make 
 my darkness to be light. 
 
40 PSALM XVIII. 
 
 29 By tlico through troops of men I break, 
 
 and them discomfit all : 
 And by my God assisting me, 
 I overleap a wall. 
 
 30 As for God, perfect is his way ; 
 
 the Lord his word is try'd ; 
 He is a buckler to all those 
 who do in him confide. 
 
 31 Who but the Lord is God ? but he 
 
 who is a rock and stay ? 
 
 32 'Tis God that girdeth me with strength, 
 
 and perfect makes my way. 
 
 33 He made my feet swift as the hinds, 
 
 set me on my high places. 
 
 34 Mine hands to war he taught, mine arms 
 
 brake bows of steel in pieces. 
 
 35 The shield of thy salvation 
 
 thou didst on me bestow : 
 Thy right hand hold me up, and great 
 thy kindness made me grow. 
 
 36 And in my way my steps thou hast 
 
 enlarged under me, 
 That I go safely, and my feet 
 are kept from sliding free. 
 
 37 Mine en'mies I pursued have 
 
 and did them overtake.; 
 Nor did I turn again till I 
 an end of them did make. 
 
 38 I wounded them, they could not rise, 
 
 they at my feet did fall. 
 
PSALM XVIII. 41 
 
 39 Thou girdest me with strength for war, 
 
 my foes thou brought'st (Town all. 
 
 40 And thou hast giv'n to me the necks 
 
 of all mine enemies : 
 That I might them destroy and slay 
 who did against me rise. 
 
 41 They cried out, but there was none 
 
 that would or could them save : 
 Yea, they did cry unto the Lord, 
 but he no answer gave. 
 
 42 Then did I bent them small as dust 
 
 before the wind that flies : 
 And I did cast them out like dirt 
 upon the street that lies. 
 
 43 Thou mad'st me free from people's strife, 
 
 and heathen's head to be : 
 A people whom I have not known 
 shall service do to me. 
 
 44 At hearing they shall me obey, 
 
 to me they shall submit. 
 
 45 Strangers for fear shall fade away, 
 
 who in close places sit. 
 
 46 God lives, bless'd be my Rock : the God 
 
 of my health praised be. 
 
 47 God doth avenge me, and subdues 
 
 the people under me. 
 
 48 He saves me from mine enemies : 
 
 yea, thou hast lifted me 
 Above my foes ; and from the man 
 of vi'lence set me free. 
 
42 PSALM XVIII. 
 
 49 Therefore to thee will I give thanks 
 
 the heathen folk among : 
 And to thy name, O Lord, I will 
 sing praises in a song. 
 
 50 He great deliv'rance gives his king : 
 
 he mercy doth extend 
 To David, his anointed one, 
 and his seed without end. 
 
 PSALM XIX. 
 
 Now the books of God are opened, not for my trial 
 and condemnation in the last judgment, but fur my in- 
 struction. Let my soul look and read thereon. (I.) 
 The book of Creation and Providence, in which all the 
 works of God instruct mankind in general, concerning 
 the eternal wisdom, power, and goodness of their Maker, 
 1 — 6. (2.) The book of Inspiration, the sure, the ri^ht, 
 the pure, the true, the perfect, and powerful, oracles, 
 which, instruct, convert, comfort, and warn the members 
 of the church ; and in keeping of which, there is an ex- 
 ceeding great and everlasting reward of glory obtained, 
 ver. 7 — 11 (3.) What conviction of sin! What suppli- 
 cation for pardon of it, and preservation from it; and 
 for the acceptance of our duties, through Jesus' blood, 
 doth, or ought to ensue upon a proper perusal of these 
 
 volumes of heaven, ver 12 — 1 k. ^f While I sing these 
 
 matters, let me, conscioustof my own ignorance and folly, 
 in all things consult the mind of God Let ine blush, 
 that my experience of the powerful influences of God's 
 word is so scanty; and that in me still dwell such fear- 
 ful remains of sinful corruption: Let me cry mightily to 
 (iod, lor the subduing and destruction thereof. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 1 The heav'ns (rod's glory do declare : 
 the skies his hand-works preach. 
 
PSALM XIX. 43 
 
 2 Day utters speech to day, and night 
 
 to night doth knowledge teach. 
 
 3 There is no speech, nor tongue, to which 
 
 their voice doth not extend. 
 
 4 Their line is gone through all the earth, 
 
 their words to the world's end. 
 In them he set the sun a tent, 
 
 5 Who bridegroom-like forth goes 
 From's chamber, as a strong man doth 
 
 to run his race rejoice. 
 
 6 From heaven's end is his going forth 
 
 circling to th' end again : 
 And there is nothing from his heat 
 that hidden doth remain. 
 
 7 G^jTs law is perfect, and converts 
 
 the soul in sin that lies : 
 God's testimony is most sure, 
 and makes the simple wise. 
 
 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, 
 
 and do rejoice the heart : ^ 
 
 The Lord's command is pure, and doth 
 light to the eyes impart. 
 
 9 Unspotted is the fear of God, 
 
 and doth endure for ever : 
 The judgments of the Lord are true, 
 and righteous altogether. 
 1 They more than gold, yea, much fine gold 
 to he desired are : 
 Than honey, honey from the comb 
 that droppeth sweeter far. 
 
44 PSALM XIX. 
 
 1 1 Moreover, they thy servant warn 
 
 how he his liFe should frame : 
 A great reward provided is 
 for them that keep the same. 
 
 12 Who can his errors understand ? 
 
 cleanse thou me within 
 
 1 3 From secret faults. Thy servant keep 
 
 from all presumptuous sin. 
 
 And do no not suffer them to have 
 
 dominion over me : 
 Then righteous and innocent 
 
 1 from much sin shall be. 
 
 14 The words which from my mouth proceed, 
 
 the thoughts sent from my heart, 
 Accept, O Lord ; for thou my strength 
 and my Redeemer art. 
 
 PSALM XX. 
 
 Probably this Psalm was composed to be a prayer for 
 success, in some particular expedition in David's wars. 
 Here, (1) The people pray for their king; that Gol 
 would grant him his requests; protect, assist, and strength- 
 en him in his work; accept his oblations; and succeed 
 his projects for the public welfare, ver. 1 — k. (2.) They 
 triumph in (rod, as their only strength and deliverer, in 
 whom they shall be more than conquerors, ver. 5, G. — 
 Tf Let not me forget Jesus, for whom prayer is made 
 continually, — Jesus, who shall be daily praised; a:i 1 
 whom the Father heareifa always, accepts his sacrifice, 
 and crowns him with glory and honour. And let no 
 creature, bui Jkimvui as my (rod in Christ, be the 
 ground and the object of all my faith and expectation. 
 
PSALM XX. 45 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Jehovah hear thee in the day 
 
 when trouble he doth send : 
 And let the name of Jacob's God 
 thee from all ill defend. 
 
 2 O let him help send from above, 
 
 out of his sanctuary ; ^ 
 
 From Sion his own holy hill, 
 let him give strength to thee. 
 
 3 Let him remember all thy gifts, 
 
 accept thy sacrifice : 
 
 4 Grant thee thine heart's wish, and fulfil 
 
 thy thoughts and counsel wise. 
 
 5 In thy salvation we will joy ; 
 
 in our God's name we will 
 Display our banners : and the Lord 
 thy prayers all fulfil. 
 
 6 Now know I God his king doth save : 
 
 he from his holy heav'n 
 Will hear him, with the saving strength 
 by his own right hand giv'n. 
 
 7 In chariots some put confidence, 
 
 some horses trust upon : 
 But we remember will the name 
 of our Lord God alone. 
 
 8 We rise, and upright stand, when they 
 
 are bowed down and fall. 
 
 9 Deliver Lord, and let the King 
 
 us hear when we do call. 
 c2 
 
46 PSALM XXI. 
 
 In this song of thanksgiving, observe (1.) All the joys, 
 the honours, and happiness, of king David, founded in 
 the perfections and gracious works of God, ver. 1 — 6. 
 (2.) Full assurance of the stability of David's throne, and 
 of the discovery and destruction of his implacable oppo- 
 sers, ver. 7. — 12. (3.) Earnest supplications to God for 
 the exhilarating displays of his glory and power, ver. 1 3. 
 — If But chiefly, my soul, behold here, the everlasting 
 honours, joys, happiness, and blissful influences of thy 
 Redeemer ! Behold how fixed is his kingdom and dig- 
 nity, in the infinite, everlasting, and unchangeable wis- 
 dom, power, mercy, equity, goodness, and truth of the 
 Most High ! Behold what inexpressible vengeance kin- 
 dles upon and destroys his Jewish — his Heathen — his 
 Antichristian, and other incorrigible foes ! — Rejoice, my 
 soul, in this God thy Saviour. Rejoice at the glory 
 wherewith he is crowned, — at the life granted to, and 
 lodged in him ; and in his being made blessings for ever- 
 more to men. — Blessings for evermore to me. And 
 let the ruinous overthrow of his Jewish, or other enemies, 
 make me stand in awe to provoke him, by presumptuous 
 refusal of him, or rebellion against him. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 The king in thy great strength, O Lord, 
 
 shall very joyful he : 
 In thy salvation rejoice 
 how veh'mently shall he. 
 
 2 Thou hast hestowed upon him 
 
 all that his heart would have, 
 And thou from him didst not withhold 
 whufe'er his lips did crave. 
 
 3 For thou with hlessings him pre vent* st 
 
 of goodness manifold ; 
 And thou hast sot upon his head 
 a crown of purest gold. 
 
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 PSALM XXI. 47 
 
 4 When he desired life of thee, 
 
 thou life to him did'st give ; 
 Ev'n such a length of days, that he 
 for evermore should live. 
 
 5 In that salvation wrought by thee 
 
 his glory is made great : 
 
 Honour and comely majesty 
 
 thou hast upon him set. 
 
 6 Because that thou for evermore 
 
 most blessed hast him made : 
 And thou hast with thy countenance 
 made him exceeding glad. 
 
 7 Because the king upon the Lord 
 
 his confidence doth lay, 
 And, thro' the grace of the most High, 
 shall not be moved away. 
 
 8 Thine hand shall al! those men find out 
 
 that enemies are to thee, 
 Ev'n thy right hand shall find out those 
 of thee that haters be. 
 
 9 Like fiery ov'n thou shalt them make, 
 
 when kindled is thine ire : 
 God shall them swallow in his wrath, 
 devour them shall the fire. 
 
 10 Their fruit from earth thou shalt destroy, 
 
 their seed men from among. 
 
 1 1 For they beyond their might 'gainst thee, 
 
 did plot mischief and wrong. 
 
 12 Thou therefore shalt make them turn back 
 
 w T hen thou thy shafts shalt \ lace 
 
Israel 
 debas 
 Aiieli 
 
 4S PSALM XXI. 
 
 Upon thy strings, made ready all 
 to fly against their face. 
 1 3 In thy great power and strength, O Lord, 
 be thou exalted high : 
 So shall we sing with joyful hearts, 
 thy power praise shall we. 
 PSALM XXII. 
 
 Here the debasement and exaltation of David, king of 
 si, are merely subservient to, and figurative of, the 
 [ebasement and exaltation of Jesus Christ, our blessed 
 Aijeleth iShahar, Hind of the morning. [1.] In this 
 deep debasement, we find (I.) Bitter, but kindly and be- 
 lieving, complaints of God's withdrawment, — attended 
 with earnest attempts of faith to quiet the complainer's 
 soul under it, — drawn fiom the consideration of God 1 9 
 holiness and highness, and his seasonable deliverance of 
 his people in former times, when they cried to him, ver. 
 1 — 5. (2.) Bitter complaints of men's reproaches and 
 Contemptuous derision, — attended with self-encourage- 
 ments, drawn from former experience of God's early and 
 seasonable care and friendship, ver. 6 — 10. (3 ) Bitter 
 complaints of the number and rage of enemies, attended 
 with exquisite agonies of body and mind, mingled with 
 earnest prayers for God's speedy support, assistance, and 
 
 powerful deliverance, ver. 11 — 22 T While I sing 
 
 these, let me behold the vileness, the Criminality, the de- 
 structive influence of sin ! Let me behold the sovereign- 
 ty of God, who not only scourgeth every sou whom he 
 receiveth, but spared not his only begotten Son, but de- 
 livered him up for us all ! Behold how he hates ! 1 low he 
 punisheth our sin ! -And what manner of love he bestow- 
 ed upon us, that we might be called the sons of God ! 
 Behold ! how he COmmendeth his love unto us, in that, 
 while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us! And if 
 Jesus, with patience, bore such desertion, reproach, and 
 distress, let me, in the firm faith that he did all for me, 
 and that God is mine, and maketh all things work for my 
 good, itudy an Unhampered resignation to his will. 
 
PSALM XXII. 49 
 
 • 
 
 [2] By the typical exaltation of David, and the increase, 
 ha-ppiness, honour, and duration of his kingdom we have 
 prefigured the glorious exaltation of our Redeemer, import- 
 ing, that he should have a church among men ; that his 
 Father should be glorified in them as well as in him ; that 
 his true subjects should abound in prayer, praise, and 
 spiritual comfort, and everlasting life ; and that his church 
 should be enlarged with multitudes, of both Jews and 
 Gentiles ; and should to his honour, and for his worship 
 and service, continue to all generations, ver. 22 — 31. 
 
 If While I sing this, let me trust and rejoice in, and 
 
 plead his promises, relative to myself and his church. 
 Let me ponder, whether I have heard his voice, shared 
 his saving pity, feasted on his spiritual provision, and 
 worshipped him in spirit, and in truth ? And whether it 
 is the desire of my soul to cause his name to be remember- 
 ed to all generations ? 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Aijeleth Shahar, 
 a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 My God, my God, why hast thou me 
 
 forsaken ? why so far 
 Art thou from helping me, and from 
 my words that roaring are ? 
 
 2 All day, ray (rod, to thee 1 cry, 
 
 yet am not heard by thee ; 
 And in the season of the night 
 I cannot silent be. 
 
 3 But thou nrt holy thou that dost 
 
 inhabit Isr els praise. 
 
 4 Our fathers hop'd in thee, they hop'd, 
 
 and thou didst them release. 
 
 5 When unto thee they sent their cry, 
 
 to them deliverance came: 
 
50 PSALM XXII. 
 
 Because they put their trust in thee, 
 they were not put to shame. 
 
 6 But as for me, a worm I am, 
 
 and as no man am priz'd : 
 Reproach of men I am, and by 
 the people am despis'd. 
 
 7 All that mc see laugh me to scorn ; 
 
 shoot out the lip do they ; 
 They nod and shake their heads at me, 
 and, mocking, thus do say, 
 
 8 This man did trust in God, that he 
 
 would free him by his might : 
 Let him deliver him, sith he 
 had in hirn such delight. 
 
 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. 
 I O And I was cast upon thy care, 
 
 ev'n from the womb till now : 
 And from my mother's belly, Lord, 
 
 my God and guide art thou. 
 1 1 Be not far off, for grief is near, 
 
 end none to help is found. 
 12 Bulls many. compass me, strong bulls 
 
 of Bashan me surround. 
 I 3 Their mouths they opened wide on me, 
 
 upon me gape did they, 
 Like to a lion ravening 
 
 and roaring for his prey. 
 
PSALM XXII. 51 
 
 14 Like water I'm pour'd out, my bones 
 
 all out of joint do part : 
 Amidst my bowels, as the wax, 
 so melted is my heart. 
 
 15 My strength is like a potsherd dry'd : 
 
 my tongue it cleaveth fast 
 Unto my jaws ; and to the dust 
 of death thou brought me hast. 
 
 1 6 For dogs have compass'd me about : 
 
 the wicked that did meet 
 In their assembly, me inclos'd; 
 they pierc'd my hands and feet. 
 
 17 I all my bones may tell ; they do 
 
 upon me look and stare* 
 
 1 8 Upon my vesture lots they cast, 
 
 and clothes among them share. 
 
 19 But be not far, O Lord, my strength : 
 
 haste to give help to me. 
 
 20 From sword my soul, from pow'r of dogs 
 
 my darling set thou free. 
 
 21 Out of the roaring lion's mouth 
 
 do thou me shield and save : 
 For from the horns of unicorns 
 an ear to me thou gave. 
 
 22 I will shew forth thy name unto 
 
 those that my brethren are : 
 Amidst the congregation 
 thy praise I will declare. 
 
 23 Praise ye the Lord, who do him fear ; 
 
 him glorify, all ye 
 
52 PSALM XXII. 
 
 The seed of Jacob ; fear him all 
 that Isr'el's children be. 
 
 24 For he despis'd not, nor abhorr'd 
 
 th' afflicted's misery : 
 Nor from him hid his face, but heard 
 when he to him did cry. 
 
 25 Within the congregation great 
 
 my praise shall be of thee : 
 My vows before them that him fear 
 shall be perform'd by me. 
 
 26 The meek shall eat, and shall be fuTd; 
 
 they also praise shall give 
 Unto the Lord, that do him seek : 
 your heart shall ever live. 
 
 27 All ends of th' earth remember shall, 
 
 and turn the Lord unto : 
 
 All kindreds of the nations 
 
 to him shall homage do: 
 
 28 Because the kingdom to the Loid 
 
 doth appertain as his : 
 Likewise among the nations 
 the Governor he is. 
 
 29 Earth's fat ones eat, and worship shall : 
 
 all who to dust descend 
 Shall bow to him : none of them can 
 his soul from death defend. 
 
 30 A seed shall service do to him; 
 
 unto the Lord it shall ' 
 Be for a generation 
 reckon 'd in ages all. 
 
PSALM XXII. 53 
 
 31 They shall come, and they shall declare 
 his truth and right'ousness 
 Unto a people yet unborn, 
 and that he hath done this. 
 
 PSALM XXIII. 
 
 Here is the children's Psalm, and which is, in very 
 deed, a noted Song of all the children of God. Behold 
 (1.) New covenant-relation to God, as a full and ever- 
 lasting security against hurtful wants, ver. 1. (2.) Plea- 
 sant experience of God's acting up to his new covenant 
 character, indisposing of, directing, assisting, and feasting, 
 and comforting his people, ver. 2, 3, 5. (3.) Well- 
 grounded hopes of God's careful and seasonable supplies ; 
 and of his comfortable presence and help, amidst distress 
 and death ; and of the perpetual and everlasting mani- 
 festation of his mercy and grace to us-ward ; and of our 
 endless nearness to, and immediate enjoyment of him, ver. 
 
 1, 4, 5, 6. T While I sing, let me think, as before 
 
 God, whether I have the experimental knowledge of all 
 these things. Let my soul be as a daughter of the horse- 
 leech, crying mightily, Give, Give what is good. And 
 let me in all these forms, taste and see that God is good. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want. 
 
 2 He makes me down to lie 
 
 In pastures green : he leadeth me 
 the quiet waters hy. 
 
 3 My soul he doth restore again ; 
 
 and me to walk doth make 
 Within the paths of right'ousness 
 ev'n for his own name's sake. 
 
54 PSALM XXIII. 
 
 4 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, 
 
 yet will I fear none ill : 
 For thou art with me, and thy rod 
 and staff me comfort still. 
 
 5 My table thou hast furnished 
 
 in presence of my foes ; 
 My head thou dost with oil anoint, 
 and my cup overflows. 
 
 6 Goodness and mercy all my life 
 
 shall surely follow me : 
 And in God's house for evermore 
 my dwelling-place shall be. 
 
 PSALM XXIV. 
 
 Probably this Psalm was penned for the use of the He- 
 brews when David brought up the harp of God to Jeru- 
 salem, or when Solomon brought it into the temple, 2 
 Sam. vi. 1 Kings viii. in order to raise their hearts above 
 their external ceremonies, to a reception of, and walking 
 in Christ, who was thereby prefigured. Observe, (1.) 
 Christ's kingdom of nature, comprehending the whole 
 world, and all the inhabitants thereof, ver. 1, 2. (2.) 
 His kingdom of grace, in the nature of it, the gracious 
 character of its subjects ; and their charter to their ever- 
 lasting happiness above, ver. 3 — 6. (3) Under the 
 figure of a call to admit the ark, we have a solemn sum- 
 mons issued forth by God for the heavens to receive Jesus 
 our glorious and almighty King, into the blissful abodes 
 in his ascension : And for us to receive him into our 
 
 hearts and societies below, ver. 7 — 10. *[ While I sing, 
 
 let me be affected with the double claim the Redeemer hath 
 on me as his creature, and as his ransomed one. Let me 
 try, whether I possess the distinguishing characters of a 
 real saint, and whether 1 have received an abundance of 
 the gift of righteousness, and of blessedness, from the 
 
PSALM XXIV. 55 
 
 God of my salvation. Let me charge, let me rouse up 
 all my inward powers to receive Jesus Christ the Lord, 
 as made of God, unto me wisdom, and righteousness, and 
 BanctificaUon, and redemption. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 The earth belongs unto the Lord, 
 
 and all that it contains ; 
 The world that is inhabited, « j,^ 
 
 and all that there remains. 
 
 2 For the foundations thereof 
 
 he on the seas did lay, 
 
 And he hath it established 
 
 upon the floods to stay. 
 
 3 Who is the man that shall ascend 
 
 into the hill of God ? 
 Or who within his holy place 
 shall have a firm abode. 
 
 4 Whose hands are clean, whose heart is pure, 
 
 and unto vanity 
 Who hath not lifted up his soul, 
 nor sworn deceitfully. 
 
 5 He from th' Eternal shall receive 
 
 the blessing him upon : 
 And righteousness ev'n from the God 
 of his salvation. 
 
 6 This is the generation 
 
 that after him enquire, 
 O Jacob who do seek thy face 
 with their whole heart's desire. 
 
56 PSALM XXIV. 
 
 7 Ye gates lift up your heads on high, 
 
 ye doors, that last for aye, 
 Be lifted up that so the King 
 of glory enter may. 
 
 8 But who of glory is the King ? 
 
 The mighty Lord is this ; 
 Ev'n that same Lord, that great in might 
 and strong in battle is. 
 
 9 Ye gates, lift up your heads, ye doors, 
 
 doors that do last for aye, 
 Be lifted up that so the King 
 
 of glory enter may. 
 10 But wjio is he that is the King 
 
 of glory ? who is this ? 
 The Lord of hosts, and none but he 
 
 the King of glory is. 
 
 PSALM XXV. 
 
 In singing this Psalm, let me observe (1.) What seri- 
 ous work prayer is, what lifting up of soul : — what 
 directing of eyes to God, and fixing them on him, must 
 be in it, ver. 1 — 15. (2.) What mercies ought to be 
 prayed for, pardon of sin, ver. 6, 7 — 18. — direction in 
 duty, ver. 4, o. — familiar intimacy with God, ver. 16. — 
 deliverance from trouble, ver. 17, 18. — preservation from 
 adversaries, ver. 20, 21. And in fine, safety and deliv- 
 erance to the Church, ver. 22. (3.) What pleas are 
 propel to be used in prayer ; — as the trust we have re- 
 posed in God, ver. 2, 3, 5 — 20, 21. — Our own divinely 
 effected sincerity in the Lord's way, ver. 21. — Our dis- 
 tress, and the malice of our enemies, ver. 2, 16 — 19. — 
 Hut chiefly the mercy that is in God, and the glory 
 which redounds to his name from his bestowing of new- 
 covenant favours, ver. 6, 7 — 11. (4.) Strong encourage- 
 ments to prayer, taken from the perfections of God's 
 
PSALM XXV. 57 
 
 nature ; and from his promises of instruction and direc- 
 tion ; and from the fulness and grace of his Covenant ; 
 and from his delight in allowing men familiar intimacy 
 
 and fellowship with himself, ver. 8 — 14. Tf Let these 
 
 things, my soul, be the object of thy strictest care and 
 attention in all thy addresses to God. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 To tliee I lift my soul. 
 
 2 O Lord I trust in thee :• 
 
 My God let me not he ashamed, 
 nor foes triumph o'er me. 
 
 3 Let none that wait on thee 
 
 be put to shame at all ; 
 But those that without cause transgress, 
 let shame upon them fall. 
 
 4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord ; 
 
 thy paths, O teach thou me : 
 
 5 And do thou lead me in thy truth, 
 
 therein my teacher be : 
 For thou art God that dost 
 
 to me salvation send, 
 And I upon thee all the day 
 
 expecting do attend. 
 
 6 Thy tender mercies, Lord, 
 
 1 pray thee to remember, 
 And loving-kindnesses ; for they 
 
 have been of old for ever. 
 My sins and faults of youth 
 
 do thou, O Lord, forget ; 
 After thy mercy think on me, 
 
 and fcr thy goodness great. 
 
• 
 
 58 PSALM XXV. 
 
 8 God good and upright is : 
 
 the way he'll sinners show. 
 
 9 The meek in judgment he will guide, 
 
 and make his path to know. 
 
 1 The whole paths of the Lord 
 
 are truth and mercy sure, 
 To those that do his cov'nant keep, 
 and testimonies pure. 
 
 11 Now for thine own name's sake, 
 
 O Lord, I thee entreat 
 To pardon mine iniquity ; 
 for it is very great. 
 
 1 2 What man is he that fears 
 
 the Lord, and doth him serve ? 
 Him shall he teach the way that he 
 shall choose, and still ohserve. 
 
 13 His soul shall dwell at ease, 
 
 and his posterity 
 Shall flourish still, and of the earth 
 inheritors shall he. 
 
 14 With those that fear him is 
 
 the secret of the Lord : 
 The knowledge of his covenant 
 he will to them afford. 
 
 15 Mine eyes upon the Lord 
 
 continually are set : 
 For he it is that slinll hring forth 
 my feet out of the net. 
 1 (3 Turn unto me thy faro, 
 
 and to me mercy show ; . 
 
PSALM XXV. 59 
 
 Because that I am desolate, 
 and am brought very low. 
 
 17 My heart's griefs are increas'd, 
 
 me from distress relieve. 
 
 18 See mine affliction and my pain, 
 
 and all my sins forgive. 
 
 19 Consider thou my foes, 
 
 because they many are, 
 And it a cruel hatred is 
 
 which they against me bear. 
 
 20 O do thou keep my soul, 
 
 do thou deliver me : 
 And let me never be asham'd, 
 because I trust in thee. 
 
 21 Let uprightness and truth 
 
 keep me who thee attend. 
 
 22 Redemption, Lord, to Israel 
 
 from all his troubles send. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 To thee I lift my soul, O Lord : 
 
 2 My God I trust in thee : 
 Let me not be asham'd ; let not 
 
 my foes triumph o'er me. 
 
 3 Yea, let thou none ashamed be 
 
 that do on thee attend ; 
 Ashamed let them be, f) Lord, 
 who without cause offend. 
 
 4 Thy ways, Lord, shew; teach me thy paths! 
 
 5 Lead me jn truth, teach me: 
 
60 PSALM XXV. 
 
 For of my safety thou art God, 
 
 all day I wait on thee. 
 6 Thy mercies that most tender are, 
 
 do thou, O Lord, remember, 
 And loving-kindnesses: for they 
 
 have been of old for ever. 
 
 7 Let not the errors of my youth, 
 
 nor sins remember 'd be ; 
 In mercy, for thy goodness' sake, 
 
 Lord remember me. 
 
 8 The Lord is good and gracious, 
 
 he upright is also : 
 He therefore sinners will instruct 
 in ways that they should go. 
 
 9 The meek and lowly he will guide 
 
 in judgment just alway ; 
 To meek and poor afflicted ones 
 he'll clearly teach his way. 
 !0 I he whole paths of the Lord our God 
 are truth and mercy sure, 
 To such as keep his covenant, 
 and testimonies pure. 
 1 1 Now for thine own name's sake, O Lord, 
 
 1 humbly thee entreat 
 To pardon mine iniquity : 
 
 for it is very great. 
 
 12 AVhat man fears God ? him shall he teach 
 
 the way that he shall choose. 
 
 13 His soul shall dwell at ease, his seed 
 
 the earth, as heirs, shall use. 
 
PSALM XXV. 61 
 
 14 The secret of the Lord is with 
 
 such as do fear his name, 
 And he his holy covenant 
 will manifest to them. 
 
 15 Towards the Lord my waiting eyes 
 
 continually are set : 
 For lie it is that shall hring forth 
 my feet out of the net. 
 
 1 6 turn thee unto me, O God, 
 
 have mercy me upon : 
 Because I solitary am, 
 and in affliction. 
 
 17 Enlarg'd the griefs are to mine heart: 
 
 me from distress relieve. 
 
 1 8 See mine affliction and my pain, 
 
 and all my sins forgive. 
 
 I Consider ihou mine enemies, 
 because they many are, 
 And it a cruel hatred is 
 
 which they against me bear. 
 
 20 O do thou keep my soul ; O God, 
 
 do thou deliver me : 
 Let me not be asham'd ; for I 
 do put my trust in thee. 
 
 21 O let integrity and truth 
 
 keep me, who thee attend. 
 
 22 Redemption, Lord, to Israel 
 
 from aU his troubles send. 
 
62 PSALM XXVI. 
 
 Here (1.) David solemnly appeals to God, concerning 
 his integrity ; his constant regard to him and his grace ; 
 his regular attendance upon instituted ordinances ; and 
 his fixed aversion to sin and sinners, ver. 1 — 8. (2.) He 
 deprecates from himself the condemnation of the wicked, 
 and his being shut up in society with them, ver. 9, 10. 
 (3.) Depending on the mercy of God, he resolves to hold 
 fast his integrity, and maintain his confident hopes of 
 eternal life, ver. 11, 12. ^f While I sing, let the per- 
 fect God -man come into my mind. Let me wash myself 
 in his blood, and so compass God's altar with songs of 
 praise for his favours. Making Jesus' example my pattern ; 
 let his ordinances be my pleasure, and his people my sole 
 intimates and familiars on earth. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked 
 
 in mine integrity : 
 I trusted also in the Lord ; 
 slide therefore shall not I. 
 
 2 Examine me and do me prove : 
 
 try heart and reins, O God. 
 
 3 For thy love is before mine eyes, 
 
 thy truth's paths I have trode. 
 
 4 With persons vain I have not sat, 
 
 nor with dissemblers gone. 
 
 5 Th' assembly of ill men I hate : 
 
 to sit with such I shun. 
 (3 Mine hands in innocence, O Lord, 
 I'll wash and purify ; 
 So to thine holy altar go, 
 and compass it will I. 
 
PSALM XXVI. 63 
 
 7 That I, with voice of thanksgiving, 
 
 may publish and declare, 
 And tell of all thy mighty works, 
 that great and wond'rous are. 
 
 8 The habitation of thy house, 
 
 Lord, I have loved well : 
 Yea, in that place I do delight 
 where doth thine honour dwell. 
 
 9 With sinners gather not my soul, 
 
 and such as blood would spill : 
 
 10 Whose hands mischievous plots, right 
 
 corrupting bribes do fill. [hand 
 
 1 1 But as for me, I will walk on 
 
 in mine integrity: # 
 Do thou redeem me, and, O Lord, 
 be merciful to me. 
 
 1 2 My foot upon an even place 
 
 doth stand with steadfastness : 
 Within the congregations 
 th' Eternal I will bless. 
 
 PSALM XXVII. 
 
 For thy instruction, my soul behold here, (1.) The holy 
 courage and undaunted bravery of true faith, amidst mani- 
 fold dangers and enemies, ver, 1 — 3. (2.) What earn- 
 estness there ought to be ; and what pleasure, profit, and 
 honour, there are, in the study of familiar fellowship with 
 God, ver. 4 — 6. (3.) Fervent desires, with strong cries 
 and supplications for the gracious favour, spiritual pre- 
 sence, and saving direction and protection of (iod, ver. 
 7 — 1 2. (4.) Strong and encouraging expectations of help, 
 favour, and strength from God, ver. 10, 13, 14. ^ 
 
64 PSALM XXVII. 
 
 While I sing, let my soul enter into the very marrow of 
 these matters. Let God himself be relied on, as my 
 trust, my Saviour, and my all in all. Let my heart 
 burn with superlative desires after the knowledge and en- 
 joyment of Him. Let nothing less than the most familiar 
 communication with Him here, and the full enjoyment of 
 Him hereafter satisfy my longings. Let me readily embrace 
 every invitation to seek His face. Amidst enemies and 
 distresses unnumbered, let me always believe in, wait for, 
 and boast of God my Lord. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 The Lord's my light and saving health, 
 
 who shall make me dismayed ? 
 My life's strength is the Lord, of whom 
 then shall I be afraid? 
 
 2 When as mine enemies and foes, 
 
 most wicked persons all, 
 To eat my flesh against me rose 
 they stumbled and did fall. 
 
 3 Against me though an host encamp, 
 
 my heart yet fearless is: 
 Though war against me rise, I will 
 be confident in this. 
 
 4 One thing I of the Lord desir'd, 
 
 and will seek to obtain, 
 That all days of my life I may 
 
 within God's house remain, 
 That I the beauty of the Lord 
 
 behold may and admire, 
 And that I in his holy place 
 
 may rev'rently enquire. 
 
PSALJJ XXVII. 65 
 
 5 For he in his pavilion shall. 
 
 me hide in evil days ; 
 In secret of his tent me hide, 
 and on a rock me raise. 
 
 6 And now even at this present time 
 
 mine head shall lifted be 
 Above all those that are my foes, 
 
 and round encompass me: 
 Therefore unto his tabernacle 
 
 I'll sacrifices bring 
 Of joy fulness: I'll sing, yea, I 
 
 to God will praises sing. 
 
 7 O Lord, give ear unto my voice, 
 
 when I do cry to thee : 
 Upon me also mercy have, 
 and do thou answer me. 
 
 8 When thou didst say, Seek ye my face, 
 
 then unto thee reply 
 Thus did my heart, Above all things 
 thy face, Lord, seek will I. 
 
 9 Far from me hide not thou thy face, 
 
 put not away from thee 
 Thy servant in thy wrath : thou hast 
 
 an helper been to me. 
 O God of my salvation, 
 leave me not, nor forsake. 
 10 Though me my parents both should leave, 
 
 the Lord will me up take. 
 110 Lord, instruct me in thy way, 
 to me a leader be 
 
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66 PSALM XXVII. 
 
 In a plain path, "because of those 
 that hatred bear to me. 
 
 12 Give me not to mine en'mies* will ; 
 
 for witnesses that lie 
 Against me risen are, and such 
 as breathe out cruelty. 
 
 13 1 fainted had, unless that I 
 
 believed had to see 
 The Lord's own goodness in the land 
 of them that living be. 
 
 14 Wait on the Lord, and be thou strong, 
 
 and he shall strength afford 
 Unto thine heart, yea, do thou wait 
 I say upon the Lord. 
 
 PSALM XXVIII. 
 
 Observe here (1.) David amidst great distress, earnestly 
 supplicating deliverance from his God, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) 
 His implacable enemies doomed to the just punishment 
 of their sins, ver. 4-, 5. (3.) Himself triumphing in God, 
 as the hearer of his prayers, and as his protector, help 
 and strength, ver. 6 — 8. (4. ) His solemn supplication 
 for salvation and blessedness : — for nourishment, honour 
 and safety, to the people of God. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 To thee III cry, O Lord, my rock, 
 hold not thy peace to me: 
 Lest like those that to pit descend 
 I by thy silence be. 
 
PSALM XXVIII. 67 
 
 The voice hear of my humble pray'rs, 
 
 when unto thee I cry : 
 When to thy holy oracle 
 
 I lift mine hands on higlf. 
 With ill men draw me not away 
 
 that work iniquity. 
 That speak peace to their friends, while in 
 
 their hearts doth mischief lie. 
 Give them according to their deeds 
 
 and ills endeavoured : 
 And as their handy-works deserve, 
 
 to them be rendered. 
 God shall not bnild, hut them destroy, 
 
 who would not understand 
 The Lord's own works, nor did regard 
 
 the doing of his hand. 
 For ever blessed be the Lord : 
 
 for graciously he heard 
 The voice of my petitions, 
 
 and prayers did regard. 
 The Lord's my strength and shield, my 
 
 upon him did rely, [heart 
 
 And I am helped ; hence my heart 
 
 doth joy exceedingly, 
 And with my song I will him praise. 
 
 Their strength is God alone: 
 He also is the saving strength 
 
 of his anointed one. 
 O thine own people do thou save, 
 
 bless thine inheritance ; 
 
68 PSALM XXVIII. 
 
 Them also do thou feed, and them 
 for evermore advance. 
 
 PSALM XXIX. 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed on the occasion of a 
 thunder-storm. It is a solemn charge from heaven to 
 great men to worship and glorify God ; who (1.) in mag- 
 nificence and power thunderethin the most terrible, alarm- 
 ing, and destructive manner, ver. 1 — 9. (2.) Who is su- 
 preme Governor of the world, and bestoweth strength and 
 peace on his peculiar people, ver. 10, 11. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Give ye unto the Lord, ye sons 
 
 that of the mighty he; 
 All strength and glory to the Lord 
 with cheerfulness give ye. 
 
 2 Unto the Lord the glory give 
 
 that to his name is due: 
 
 And in the beauty of holiness 
 
 unto JEHOVAH bow. 
 
 3 The Lord's voire on the waters is; 
 
 the God of majesty 
 Doth thunder, and on multitudes 
 of waters sitteth he. 
 
 4 A powVful voice it is that comes 
 
 out from the Lord most high: 
 The voice of that great Lord is full 
 of glorious majesty. 
 
 5 The voice of the Eternal doth 
 
 asunder cedars tear: 
 Yea, God the Lord doth cedars break 
 that Lebanon doth bear. 
 
PSALM XXIX. 69 
 
 6 He makes them like a calf to skip : 
 
 ev'n that great Lebanon, 
 And like to a young unicorn 
 the mountain Sirion. 
 
 7 God's voice divides the flames of fire : 
 
 8 The desert it doth shake : 
 
 The Lord doth make the wilderness 
 of Kadesh all to quake. 
 
 9 God's voice doth make the hinds to calve ; 
 
 it makes the forest bare ; 
 And in his temple ev'ry one 
 his glory doth declare. 
 
 1 The Lord sits on the floods : the Lord 
 
 sits King and ever shall. 
 
 1 1 The Lord will give his people strength, 
 
 and with peace bless them all. 
 
 PSALM XXX. 
 
 In this Psalm, composed for the dedication of the new 
 palace, which David had built for himself at Jerusalem, 
 2 Samuel, .y. 11. or for the dedication of it, after it had 
 been polluted by Absalom, 2 Samuel, xvi. He (1.) Offers 
 thanksgiving to God for the answering of his prayers ; — 
 the overthrowing of his enemies : — and the preserving of 
 his life, ver. 1 — 3, 11, 12. (2.) He calls and charges 
 others to praise the Lord on account of the purity of his 
 nature, the short duration of his frowns, and the sweet- 
 ness of his favours, ver. 4, 5. (3.) He remarks, how his 
 carnal security under prosperity had occasioned his sudden 
 fall into divine hidings and frowns, ver. 6, 7. (4».) He 
 recollects what supplications he had made to God, in his 
 former distress, ver 8 — 10. (5.) He triumphs in the 
 
70 PSALM XXX. 
 
 kindness of God towards him : and resolves to praise and 
 
 thank him for evermore on accountof it, ver. 11, 12. 
 
 ■jj While I sing, let me, with a grateful heart, remember 
 the Lord's mercies. Let me remember my own follies ; 
 and how the Lord corrected me for them. Let me look 
 after my prayers, and wait for an answer. And the 
 nearer my end draweth, let my heart and mouth be the 
 more abundantly filled with the high praises of my God, 
 and my Saviour. 
 
 A Psalm and Song at the Dedication of the 
 house of David. 
 
 1 Lord I will thee extol, for thou 
 
 hast lifted me on high, 
 
 And over me thou to rejoice 
 
 mad'st not mine enemy. 
 
 2 O thou who art the Lord my God, 
 
 I in distress to thee 
 With loud cries lifted up my voice, 
 and thou hast healed me. 
 
 3 O Lord, my soul thou hast brought up 
 
 and rescu'd from the grave ; 
 That I to pit should not go down, 
 alive thou didst me save. 
 
 4 O ye that arje his holy ones, 
 
 sing praise unto the Lord : 
 And give unto him thanks, when ye 
 his holiness record. 
 
 5 For hut a moment lasts his wrath ; 
 
 life in his favour lies ; 
 Weeping may for a night endure, 
 at morn doth joy arise. 
 
PSALM XXX. 71 
 
 6 In my prosperity I said, 
 
 that nothing shall me move. 
 
 7 O Lord, thou hast my mountain made 
 
 to stand strong hy thy love : 
 
 But when that thou, O gracious God, 
 
 didst hide thy face from me, 
 Then quickly was my prosp'rous state 
 
 turn'd into misery. 
 
 8 Wherefore unto the Lord my cry 
 
 I caused to ascend : 
 My humhle supplication 
 I to the Lord did send. 
 
 9 What profit is there in my blood, 
 
 when I go down to pit ? 
 Shall unto thee the dust give praise ? 
 
 thy truth declare shall it ? 
 1 Hear, Lord, have mercy, help me, Lord, 
 
 Thou turned hast my sadness 
 To dancing ; yea, my sackcloth loos'd 
 
 and girded me with gladness ; 
 
 12 That sing thy praise my glory may, 
 and never silent he. 
 O Lord, my God, for evermore 
 I will give thanks to thee. 
 
 PSALM XXXI. 
 
 Observe here (1.) David's solemn professions of his 
 depi ndance upon God ; and his prayers for support and 
 deliverance, ver. .1—8. (2.) His sad complaints of in- 
 ward grief, bodily weakness, unkindness of friends, unjust 
 
72 PSALM XXXI. 
 
 censures of enemies, and horror of death, — attended with 
 solemn commitment of himself to God's mercy and care, 
 and earnest supplication for deliverance from enemies, ver. 
 9 — 18. (3.) Amidst admiration of God 1 s kindness to hi« 
 people, and thanksgiving for favours to himself, he en- 
 coura^eth himself and others, firmly to trust in God, ver. 
 
 19 — 24. If While I sing, let me be deeply affected 
 
 with my sores, and maladies, and troubles : And cast all 
 my burdens on the Lord. In the assured faith that He 
 is God, even fiy God. Let me admire his gracious 
 thoughts, words, and deeds to me-ward, and commit my- 
 self wholly to his care and protection. 
 
 To the chief 3Iusician, a Psalm of David, 
 
 1 In thee, O Lord, I put my trust, 
 
 sham'd let me never be : 
 According to thy righteousness 
 do thou deliver me. 
 
 2 Bow down thine ear to me, with speed 
 
 send me deliverance : 
 To save me, my strong rock be thou 
 and my house of defence. 
 
 3 Because thou art my rock, and thee 
 
 I for my fortress take ; 
 TherefoVe do thou me lead and guide, 
 ev'n for thy own name's sake. 
 
 4 And sith thou art my strength, therefore 
 
 pull me out of the net, 
 Which they in subtilty for me 
 so privily have set. 
 
 5 Into thine hands I do commit. 
 
 my spirit: for ihou art he f 
 
PSALM XXXI. 73 
 
 O thou JEHOVAH, God of truth, 
 that hast redeemed me. 
 
 6 Those that do lying vanities 
 
 regard, I have abhorr'd : 
 But as for me my confidence 
 is fixed on the Lord. 
 
 7 Til in thy mercy gladly joy : 
 
 for thou my miseries 
 Consider d hast ; thou hast my soul 
 known in adversities. 
 
 8 And thou hast not inclosed me 
 
 within the en'my's hand ; 
 And by thee have my feet been made 
 in a large room to stand. 
 
 9 O Lord, upon me mercy have, 
 
 for trouble is on me : 
 Mine eye, my belly, and my soul 
 
 with grief consumed be. 
 10 Because my life with grief is spent, 
 
 my years with sighs and groans: 
 My strength doth fail ; and for my sin 
 
 consumed are my bones. 
 
 Ill was a scorn to all my foes, 
 and to my friends a fear ; 
 And specially reproach'd of those 
 that were my neighbours near: 
 When they me saw, they from me fled, 
 12 Ev'n so I am forgot, 
 
 As men are out of mind when dead : 
 I'm like a broken pot. 
 
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74 PSALM XXXI. 
 
 13 For slanders I of many heard, 
 
 fear compass'd me, while they 
 Against me did consult, and plot 
 to take my life away. 
 
 14 But as for me, O Lord, my trust 
 
 upon thee I did lay : 
 And I to thee, Thou art my God, 
 did confidently say. 
 
 1 5 My times are wholly in thine hand : 
 do thou deliver me 
 From their hands that mine enemies 
 and persecutors be. 
 
 16 Thy countenance to shine do thou 
 
 upon thy servant make : 
 Unto me give salvation, 
 for thy great mercies' sake. 
 
 17 Let me not he asham'd, O Lord, 
 
 for on thee call'd I have : 
 Let wicked men be sham'd, let them 
 be silent in the grave. 
 
 18 To silence put the lying lips 
 
 that grievous things do say, 
 And hard reports, in pride and scorn, 
 on right'ous men do lay. 
 
 19 How great's the goodness thou for them 
 
 that fear thee keep'st in store, * 
 And WTOUght'st for them that trust iii thet 
 the sons of men before ! 
 
 20 In secret of thy presence thou 
 
 shalt hide them from man's pride : 
 
PSALM XXXL 75 
 
 From strife of tongues thou closely shalt, 
 as in a tent them hide. 
 
 II All praise and thanks be to the Lord; 
 for he hath magnify 'd 
 His wond'rous lo\;e to me within 
 a city fortify' d. 
 !2 For from thine eyes cut off I am, 
 I in my haste had said ; 
 My voice yet heard'st thou, when to thee 
 with cries my moan I made. 
 
 S3 O love the Lord, all ye his saints : 
 because the Lord doth guard 
 The faithful, and he plent'ously 
 proud doers doth reward. 
 24 Be of good courage, and he strength 
 unto your heart shall send, 
 All ye whose hope and confidence 
 doth on the Lord depend. 
 
 PSALM XXXIL 
 
 Perhaps this Psalm was composed for the great day of 
 he national atonement on the tenth day of the seventh 
 nonth, Lev. xvi. In it, observe (1.) The exceeding 
 iches of the grace of God manifested in blessing men 
 vith forgiveness of sin, and with protection amidst dangers, 
 md direction in duty, ver. 1, 2, 7, 8. (2.) The indis- 
 pensable duty of them who desire new-covenant blessings, 
 —viz. to acknowledge their offences to God ; — to implore 
 lis favours, which they need ; to w r alk humbly and cir- 
 :umspectly before him, and to rejoice in him as God and 
 
 heir God, ver. 3 — 6, 9 — 11. ^f While I am truly 
 
 .onscious of my sinfulness, and deeply affected therewith, 
 et the faith and experience of Jesus' full pardon of my 
 
76 PSALM XXXII. 
 
 sins, and of the communications of his grace, melt my 
 heart, and animate me to every commanded duty. 
 
 A Psalm of David, JIaschil. 
 
 1 O blessed is the man, to whom 
 
 is freely pardoned* 
 All the transgression he hath done, 
 whose sin is covered. 
 
 2 Bless'd is the man to whom the Lord 
 
 imputeth not his sin, 
 And in whose sp'rit there is no guile, 
 nor fraud is found therein. 
 
 3 When as I did refrain my speech, 
 
 and silent was my tongue, 
 My hones then waxed old, because 
 I roared all day long. 
 
 4 For upon me both day and night, 
 
 thine hand did heavy lie, 
 So that my moisture turned is 
 in summer's drought thereby. 
 
 5 I thereupon have unto thee 
 
 my sin acknowledged, 
 And likewise mine iniquity 
 
 I have not covered : 
 I will confess unto the Lord 
 
 my trespasses, said I : 
 And of my sin thou freely didst 
 
 forgive th* iniquity. 
 
 6 For this shall ev'ry godly one 
 
 his prayer make to thee, 
 
PSALM XXXII. 77 
 
 In such a time lie shall thee seek, 
 
 as found thou may est be. 
 Surely, >hen floods of waters great 
 
 do swell up to the brim, 
 They shall not overwhelm his soul, 
 
 nor once come near to him. 
 
 7 Thou art my hiding-place, thou shalt 
 
 from trouble keep me free : 
 Thou, with songs of deliverance 
 about shalt compass me. 
 
 8 I will instruct thee, and thee teach 
 
 the way that thou shalt go : 
 And, with mine eye upon thee set, 
 I will direction show. 
 
 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. 
 
 10 Unto the man that wicked is 
 
 his sorrows shall abound ; 
 But him that trusteth in the Lord 
 mercy shall compass round. 
 
 1 1 Ye righteous in the Lord be glad, 
 
 in him do ye rejoice : 
 All ye that upright are in heart, 
 for joy lift up your voice. 
 
 PSALM XXXIII. 
 
 This Psalm contains a summons to praise the Lord, (1.) 
 For his justice, goodness, and truth, manifested in his 
 word and works, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) For his power manifest- 
 
78 PSALM XXXIII. 
 
 ed in th« work of creation, and in his sovereign dominion 
 over the world, ver. 6 — 11, 13 — 17. (3.) For his special 
 and new-covenant relations, and merciful kindness towards 
 
 his chosen people, ver. 12, 18 — 22 <fl While I sing, 
 
 let me observe, let me admire, and be deeply affected 
 with, the blessings of Creation, Providence, and Redemp- 
 tion. And, chiefly, let me remember, let me behold, let 
 me glow with ardent desire after him whose bones the 
 Lord so kept, that not one of them was broken. 
 
 1 Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice : 
 
 it comely is, and right, 
 That upright men, with thankful voice, 
 should praise the Lord of might. 
 
 2 Praise God with harp : and unto him 
 
 sing with the psaltery, 
 Upon a ten-string'd instrument 
 make ye sweet melody. 
 
 3 A new song to him sing, and play 
 
 with loud noise skilfully. 
 
 4 For right is God's word, all his works 
 
 are done in verity, 
 
 5 To judgment and to righteousness 
 
 a love he beareth still : 
 The loving-kindness of the Lord 
 the earth throughout doth fill. 
 
 6 The heavens by the word of God 
 
 did their beginning take ; 
 And by the breathing of his mouth 
 he all their hosts did make. 
 
 7 The waters of the seas he brings 
 
 together as an heap : 
 
PSALM XXXIII. 79 
 
 And in storehouses, as it were, 
 he layeth up the deep. 
 
 8 Let earth, and all that live therein, 
 
 with rev'rence fear the Lord : 
 Let all the world's inhabitants 
 dread him with one accord. 
 
 9 For he did speak the word, and done 
 
 it was without delay; 
 
 Established it firmly stood, 
 
 whatever he did say. 
 
 10 God doth the counsel bring to nought 
 
 which heathen folk do take: 
 And what the people do devise 
 of none effect doth make. 
 
 11 O! but the counsel of the Lord 
 
 doth stand for ever sure ; 
 
 And of his heart the purposes 
 
 from age to age endure. 
 
 1 2 That nation blessed is, whose God 
 
 JEHOVAH is: and those 
 A blessed people are, whom for 
 his heritage he chose. 
 
 1 3 The Lord from heaven sees and beholds 
 
 all sons of men full well. 
 
 14 He views all from his dwelling-place 
 
 that in the earth do dwell. 
 
 15 He forms their hearts alike; and all 
 
 their doings he observes. 
 
 1 6 Great hosts save not a king, much strengtl: 
 
 no mighty man preserves. 
 
80 PSALM XXXIII. 
 
 17 An horse for preservation 
 
 is a deceitful tiling ; 
 And by the greatness of his strength 
 can no deliverance hring. 
 
 18 Behold, on those that do him fear 
 
 the Lord doth set his eye: 
 Ev'n those who on his mercy do 
 with confidence rely. 
 
 19 From death to free their soul, in dearth 
 
 life unto them to yield. 
 
 20 Our soul doth wait upon the Lord; 
 
 he is our help and shield. 
 
 21 Sith in his holy name we trust, 
 
 our heart shall joyful he. 
 
 22 Lord, let thy mercy he on us, 
 
 as we do hope in thee. 
 
 PSALM XXXIV. 
 
 This Psalm was composed by David when Achish or 
 Abimelech, king of Gath, drove him from his court, as 
 an idiot or madman, 1 6am. xxi. 10 — 25. Here are (1.) 
 David's high praises to (rod, for the favours himself and 
 others had received, ver. 1 — 6. (2.) His warm invita- 
 tions and strong encouragements to Others, to seek alter 
 and fear the Lord, and to trust in him for all necessary 
 supplies in time or in eternity, ver. 7 — 10. (3.) Familiar 
 advices to children and others, to eschew every thing sinful, 
 and make conscience of known duty, both towards God 
 and men, as a means of present and future happiness, ver. 
 11 — 11. (i.) A representation of the misery of the 
 wicked, in having God against them, as an avenging 
 enemy ; and in having ruin before them, as the just reward 
 of their sins — and of the happiness of the godly, in having 
 
PSALM XXXIV. 81 
 
 God near to them in every case ; ready to hear their re- 
 quests, and to protect them amidst dangers, and to deliver 
 
 them from enemies and trouhle, ver. 15 — 22. ^f While 
 
 I sing, let my heart he warmed with my suhject. Come, 
 my soul, and walk in this light, in these joys of the Lord. 
 Come taste and see that he is good. Extol his kindness, 
 and trust him in all things, and on every occasion. 
 
 A Psalm of David, when he changed his behavi- 
 our before Abimelech, ivho drove him away, 
 and he departed. 
 
 1 God will I bless all times : his praise 
 
 my mouth shall still express. 
 
 2 My soul shall boast in God : the meek 
 
 shall hear with joyfulness. 
 
 3 Extol the Lord with me, let us 
 
 exalt his name together. 
 
 4 I sought the Lord, he heard, and did 
 
 me from all fears deliver. 
 
 5 They looked on him, and lighten'd were, 
 
 not shamed were their faces. 
 
 6 This poor man cry'd, God heard, and sav'd 
 
 him from all his distresses. 
 
 7 The angel of the Lord encamps, 
 and round encompasseth 
 
 All those about that do him fear, 
 and them delivereth. 
 
 8 O taste and see that God is good: 
 who trusts in him is bless'd. 
 
 9 Fear God, his saints : none that him fear 
 shall be with want oppressed. 
 
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82 PSALM XXXIY. 
 
 10 The lions young may hungry be, 
 
 and they may lack their food : 
 But they that truly seek the Lord 
 shall not lack any good. 
 
 1 1 O children, hither do ye come, 
 
 and unto me give ear ; 
 I shall you teach to understand 
 how ye the Lord should fear. 
 1 2 What man is he that life desires, 
 to see good would live long? 
 
 13 Thy lips refrain from speaking guile, 
 
 and from ill words thy tongue. 
 
 14 Depart from ill, do good, seek peace, 
 
 pursue it earnestly. 
 
 15 God's eyes are on the just: his ears 
 
 are open to their cry. 
 
 1 6 The face of God is set against 
 
 those that do wickedly, 
 That he may quite out from the earth 
 i ut off their memory. 
 
 17 The right'ous cry unto the Lord, 
 
 lie unto them gives ear : 
 And they out of their troubles all 
 by him deliver'd are. 
 1 8 The Lord is ever nigh to them 
 that be of broken sp rit 2 
 To them he safety doth afford 
 that are in heart contrite. 
 19 The troubles that afflict the just 
 in number many be; 
 
PSALM XXXIV. 83 
 
 But yet at length out of them all 
 the Lord doth set him free. 
 
 20 He carefully his hones doth keep, 
 
 whatever can hefall : 
 That not so much as one of them 
 can hroken he at all. 
 
 21 HI shall the wicked slay ; laid waste 
 
 shall be who hate the just. 
 
 22 The Lord redeems his servants' souls ; 
 
 none perish that him trust. 
 
 PSALM XXXV. 
 
 In this Psalm, (1.) David complains of the cruelty of 
 his enemies, in striving with him, — in persecuting him, — 
 in seeking his ruin, — and in reproaching, contemning, 
 deriding, and triumphing over him, ver. 1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 
 15, 16. 20, 21, 2.5, 26. (2.) He pleads his own inno- 
 cency, that he had never given them any provocation ; 
 but amidst their abuse of him, had earnestly and affection- 
 ately studied to promote their welfare, ver. 7, 9, 12 — 14. 
 (3.) He supplicates, that God would espouse his cause ; 
 protect, deliver, and comfort his soul ; defeat the designs, 
 and disappoint the expectations of his enemies ; — and that 
 he would countenance and encourage his friends, ver. 1, 
 2, 4, 17, 22 — 27. (4.) He predicts the destruction of his 
 enemies, and the abounding of his own comfort ; and, in the 
 views hereof, resolves to thank and praise the Lord, ver. 
 
 4—10, 18, 28 While I sing, let me, with grief and 
 
 shame, call to mind the infernal opposition, I and othors 
 have made to our all-compassionate Redeemer. Let me 
 beware of exposing myself to that vengeance, which i9 
 laid up in store for his incorrigible enemies. Let me 
 never avenge myself on my injurious neighbours. But 
 amidst all attacks from hell or earth, or from my own 
 corrupt heart, let me commit all my concerns to him, who 
 judgeth righteously, that he may bring them to pass. 
 
84 PSALM XXXV. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Plead, Lord, with those that plead, and 
 
 with those that fight with me. [fight 
 
 2 Of shield and huckler take thou hold, 
 
 stand up mine help to be. 
 
 3 Draw also out the spear, and do 
 
 against them stop the way 
 That me pursue : unto my soul, 
 I'm thy salvation, say. 
 
 4 Let them confounded he and sham'd 
 
 that for my soul have sought : 
 Who plot my hurt, turn'd hack he they, 
 and to confusion brought. 
 
 5 Let them be like unto the chaff 
 
 that flies before the wind : 
 And let the angel of the Lord 
 pursue them hard behind. 
 
 6 With darkness cover thou their way, 
 
 and let it slippVy prove, If 
 
 And let the angel of the Lord 
 pursue them from above. 
 
 7 For without cause have they for me 
 
 their net hid in a pit, 
 They also have without a cause 
 for my soul digged it. 
 
 8 Let ruin seize him unawares, 
 
 his net he hid withal 
 Himself let catch ; and in the same 
 destruction let him fall. 
 
PSALM XXXV. 85 
 
 9 My soul in God shall joy, and glad 
 in his salvation be : 
 
 10 And all my bones shall say, O Lord, 
 
 who is like unto thee, 
 Which dost the poor set free from him 
 
 that is for him too strong ; 
 The poor and needy from the man 
 
 that spoils and does him wrong ? 
 
 11 False witnesses rose, to my charge 
 
 things I not knew, they laid. 
 
 1 2 They, to the spoiling of my soul, 
 
 me ill for good repaid. 
 
 13 But as for me, w T hen they were sick, 
 
 in sackcloth sad I mourn 'd : 
 My humbled soul did fast, my pray'r 
 into my bosom turn'd. 
 
 14 Myself I did behave, as he 
 
 had been my friend or brother ; 
 I heavily bow'd down, as one 
 that mourneth for his mother. 
 
 1 5 But in my trouble they rejoic'd, 
 
 gath'ring themselves together; 
 Yea, abjects vile together did 
 
 themselves against me gather. 
 I knew it not, they did me tear, 
 
 and quiet would not be. 
 
 1 6 With mocking hypocrites, at feasts 
 
 they gnash 'd their teeth at me. 
 
 17 How long, Lord, look'st thou on? from 
 
 destructions they intend [those 
 
86 PSALM XXXV. 
 
 Rescue my soul, from lions young 
 my darling do defend. 
 
 18 I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, 
 
 within the assembly great: 
 And where much people gather 'd are 
 thy praises forth will set. 
 
 1 9 Let not my wrongful enemies 
 
 proudly rejoice o'er me : 
 Nor who me hate without a cause, 
 let them wink with the eye. 
 
 20 For peace they do not speak at all ; 
 
 but crafty plots prepare 
 Against all those within the land 
 that meek and quiet are. 
 
 21 With mouths set wide, they gainst me 
 
 Ha, ha ! our eye doth see. [said, 
 
 22 Lord, thou hast seen, hold not thy peace ; 
 
 Lord, be not far from me. 
 
 23 Stir up thyself; wake that thou may'st 
 
 judgment to me afford, 
 Ev'n to my cause, O thou that art 
 my only God and Lord. 
 
 24 O Lord my God, do thou me judge 
 
 after thy right'ousness ; 
 And let them not their joy 'gainst me 
 
 triumphantly express. 
 2.5 Nor let them say within their hearts, 
 
 Ah, we would have it thus: 
 Nor Buffer them to say, that he 
 
 is swallowed up by us. 
 
PSALM XXXV. 87 
 
 26 Sham'd and confounded be they all 
 
 that at my hurt are glad : 
 Let those against me that do boast, 
 with shame and scorn be clad. 
 
 27 Let them that love my righteous cause 
 
 be glad, shout, and not cease 
 
 To say, The Lord be magnify 'd, 
 
 who loves his servant's peace. 
 
 28 Thy righteousness shall also be 
 
 declared by my tongue ; 
 The praises that belong to thee 
 speak shall it all day long. 
 
 PSALM XXXVI. 
 
 Observe here, (1.) How great is the wickedness of men ! 
 They naturally contemn God ; flatter themselves in sin, 
 and abandon themselves to falsehood and mischief, ver. 
 1 — 4. (2.) How great is the excellency of God, in truth, 
 in righteousness, and in mercy. And what a fountain of 
 preservation, support, comfort, light, and life he is to his 
 people, ver. 5 — 9. (3.) How, from the excellency and 
 goodness of God, the Psalmist draws encouragement to 
 pray for himself and other saints, and to triumph in the 
 
 view of his enemies 1 ruin, ver. 10 — 12. ^f While I 
 
 sing, let me review my natural abominations and wretch- 
 edness, and try whether the Lord hath made me a new 
 creature, created in Christ Jesus unto good works ; and 
 whether he hath made me taste of, admire, and trust in the 
 exceeding riches of his grace. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David, th$ 
 servant of the Lord. 
 
 1 The wicked man's transgression 
 within my heart thus says, 
 
88 PSALM XXXVI. 
 
 Undoubtedly the fear of God 
 is not before his eyes. 
 
 2 Because himself he flattereth, 
 
 in his own blinded eye, 
 Until the hatefulness be found 
 of his iniquity. 
 
 3 Words from his mouth proceeding are, 
 
 fraud and iniquity : 
 He to be wise, and to do good, 
 hath left off utterly. 
 
 4 He mischief, lying on his bed, 
 
 most cunningly doth plot, 
 He sets himself in ways not good, 
 ill he abhorreth not. 
 
 5 Thy mercy, Lord, is in the heav'ns ; 
 
 thy truth doth reach the clouds : 
 
 6 Thy justice is like mountains great ; 
 
 thy judgments deep as floods: 
 Lord, thou preservest man and beast. 
 
 7 How precious is thy grace ! 
 Therefore in shadow of thy wings 
 
 men's sons their trust shall place. 
 
 8 They with the fatness of thy house 
 
 shall be well satisfy' d : 
 From rivers of thy pleasures thou 
 wilt drink to them provide. 
 
 9 Because of life the fountain jmre 
 
 remains alone with thee ; 
 And in that purest light of thine 
 we clearly light shall see. 
 
PSALM XXXVI. 89 
 
 10 Thy loving-kindness unto them m 
 
 continue that thee know ; 
 And still on men upright in heart 
 thy righteousness bestow. 
 
 1 1 Let not the foot of cruel pride 
 
 come, and against me stand; 
 And let me not removed be, 
 Lord, by the wicked's hand. 
 
 12 There fall'n are they, and ruined, 
 
 that work iniquities: 
 Cast down they are, and never shall 
 be able to arise. 
 
 PSALM XXXVII. 
 
 This Psalm is wholly of the instructive kind. As the 
 Mosaic system, and the covenant between God and Israel, 
 as his peculiar people, promised remarkable temporal 
 felicity to such as were obedient to the law, and denounc- 
 ed temporal miseries against those that were impious and 
 profane ; the Psalmist here cautions against stumbling at 
 particular providences, which might appear contrary to 
 the tenor of that covenant. Here are, (1.) Plain and ex- 
 press warnings against fretfuliiess at the prosperity of the 
 wicked, in their wickedness, ver. 1, 7, 8, with the argu- 
 ments and reasons enforcing the same, viz. that the charac- 
 ter of the wicked is ignominious, while that of the righte- 
 ous is honourable, ver. 12, 14, 21, 26, 30, 31, 32. That 
 the wicked in the very height of their prosperity are near 
 to destruction, while the righteous, even in their adversity, 
 have special protection from God, and shall never be 
 ruined, ver. 2, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 28, 33—40. And 
 that God hath special blessings in store for, and even in 
 this life, manifests distinguished kindness to the righteous 
 and their seed, ver 11, 16, IS, 19, 22—25, 28, k 29, 37, 
 (2.) Here are proper and effectual remedies to prevent 
 
90 PSALM XXXVII. 
 
 sinful fretting at the prosperity of the wicked, or troubles 
 of the godly ; viz., Hoping in God as our Saviour, delight- 
 ing in God, as our companion, friend and portion ; follow- 
 ing of him as our Guide, departing from evil and doing 
 good, waiting on the Lord and keeping his way, ver. 3 — 
 
 6, 27, 34. ^[ Be thou, my soul, an accurate observer 
 
 of the matter and circumstances of every providence. 
 Carefully compare them one with another ; and all with 
 the perfections, covenant, and promises of God, in order 
 that thou mayest never be offended thereat. 
 
 ^ I A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 For evil doers fret thou not 
 
 thyself unquietly ; 
 . Nor do thou envy bear to those 
 that work iniquity. 
 
 2 For, even like unto the grass, 
 
 soon be cut down shall they; 
 And, like the green and tender herb, 
 they wither shall away. 
 
 3 Set thou thy trust upon the Lord, 
 
 and be thou doing good; 
 And so thou in the land shalt dwell, 
 and verily have food. 
 
 4 Delight thyself in God ; he'll give 
 
 thine heart's desire to thee. 
 
 5 Thy way to God commit, him trust, 
 
 it bring to pass shall he. 
 
 6 And, like unto the light, he shall 
 
 thy righteousness display; 
 And he thy judgment sluill bring forth 
 like noon-tide of the day. 
 
' 
 
 PSALM XXXVII. 91 
 
 7 Rest in the Lord, and patiently 
 
 wait for him : do not fret 
 For him who, prosp'ring in his way, 
 success in sin doth get. 
 
 8 Do thou from anger cease, and wrath 
 
 6ee thou forsake also : 
 Fret not thyself in any wise, 
 that evil thou shouldst do. 
 
 9 For those that evil doers are 
 
 shall he cut off and fall : 
 But these that wait upon the Lord 
 the earth inherit shall. 
 
 10 For yet a little whita, and then 
 the wicked shall not he : 
 
 His place thou shalt consider well, 
 hut it thou shalt not see. 
 
 1 1 But by inheritance the earth 
 
 the meek ones shall possess : 
 They also shall delight themselves 
 in an abundant peace. 
 
 12 The wicked plots against the just, 
 
 and at him whets his teeth : 
 
 13 The Lord shall laugh at him, because 
 
 his day he coming seeth. 
 
 14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, 
 
 and bent their bow, to slay 
 The poor and needy, and to kill 
 men of an upright way. 
 
 15 But their own sword, which they have 
 
 shall enter their own heart : [drawn, 
 
92 PSALM XXXVII. 
 
 Their bows which they have bent shall 
 and into pieces part. (break, 
 
 16 A little that a just man hath 
 
 is more and better far 
 Than is the wealth of many such 
 as lewd and wicked are. 
 
 17 For sinners- arms shall broken be; 
 
 but God the just sustains. 
 
 18 God knows the just man's days, and still 
 
 their heritage remains. 
 
 19 They shall not be asham'd when they 
 
 the evil time do see; 
 And when the days of famine are 
 they satisfy' d shall be. 
 
 20 But wicked men, and foes of God, 
 
 as fat of lambs, decay; 
 They shall consume, yea, into smoke 
 they shall consume away. 
 
 21 The wicked borrows, but the same 
 
 again he doth not pay: 
 Whereas the righteous mercy shews, 
 and gives his own away. 
 
 22 For such as blessed be of him 
 
 the earth inherit shall; 
 And they that cursed are of him 
 shall be destroyed all. 
 
 23 A good man's footsteps by the Lord 
 
 arc ordered aright: 
 And in the way wherein lie walks 
 he greatly dnth delight. 
 
PSALM XXXVIL 93 
 
 24 Although he fall, yet shall he not 
 
 be cast down utterly; 
 Because the Lord with his own hand 
 upholds him mightily. 
 
 25 I have been young, and now am old, 
 
 yet have 1 never seen 
 The just man left, nor that his seed 
 for bread have beggars been. 
 
 26 He's ever merciful, and lends : 
 
 his seed is bless'd therefore. 
 
 27 Depart from evil, and do good, 
 
 and dwell for evermore. 
 
 28 For God loves judgment, and his saints 
 
 leaves not in any case; 
 They are kept ever: but cut off 
 shall be the sinner's race. 
 
 29 The just inherit shall the land, 
 
 and ever in it dwell : 
 
 30 The just man's mouth doth wisdom speak; 
 
 his tongue doth judgment tell. 
 
 31 In's heart the law is of his God, 
 
 his steps slide not away. 
 
 32 The wicked man doth watch the just 
 
 and seeketh him to slay. 
 
 33 Yet him the Lord will not forsake, 
 
 nor leave him in his hands : 
 The righteous will he not condemn, 
 when he in judgment stands. 
 
 34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, 
 
 and thee exalt shall he 
 
 
Th' eartli to tn»ierit; Wvien cut off 
 the wicked thou shalt see. 
 
 35 I saw the wicked great in pow'r, 
 
 spread like a green hay-tree : 
 
 36 He pass'd, yea, was not, him I sought, 
 
 hut found he could not he. 
 
 37 Mark thou the perfect, and hehold 
 
 the man of uprightness; 
 Because that surely of this man 
 the latter end is peace. 
 
 38 But those men that transgressors are 
 
 shall he destroyed together; 
 The latter end of wicked men 
 shall he cut off for ever. 
 
 39 But the salvation of the just 
 
 is from the Lord ahove; 
 He in the time of their distress 
 their stay and strength doth prove. 
 
 40 The Lord shall help, and them deliver: 
 
 he shall them free and save 
 From wicked men; hecause in him 
 their confidence they have. 
 
 PSALM XXXVIII. 
 
 This Psalm sterns to have been penned by David under 
 some remarkable distress, attended with a deep sense of 
 sin as the procuring cau^e of it. Here are, (I.) David's 
 sorrowful complaints of God's soie displeasure, and of 
 the weight of his own sins, ver. I — 5 ; of tin* sickness of 
 his body. and distress of his mind, ver. G — 10; of the 
 unkindness of his friends, ver. 11 ; and of the unprovoked 
 
PSALM XXXVIII. 95 
 
 injuries he received from his enemies, who were spiteful, 
 cruel, subtile, unjust, ungrateful, impious, devilish, num- 
 erous, and powerful, ver. 12 — 20. (2.) His remarkable 
 patience and resignation under his troubles, ver. 13 — 15 
 (3.) His fervent supplications, to God for the mitigation of 
 his troubles, ver. 1 ; and for comfort and support under, 
 and speedy deliverance from them, ver. 15, 21, 22; 
 attended with candid and ingenuous acknowledgments of 
 
 the sinful causes thereof, ver. 3, 4, 5, 18. "|f In all 
 
 my troubles let me search out, and, by faith, confess and 
 mourn over the sinful causes of them. Let me take -every 
 distress out of God's hand, and call on him in time thereof, 
 that he may deliver me. 
 
 A Psalm of David to bring to remembrance. 
 
 1 In thy great indignation, 
 
 O Lord rebuke me not: 
 Nor on me lay thy chast'ning hand, 
 in thy displeasure hot. 
 
 2 For in me fast thine arrows stick, 
 
 thine hand doth press me sore : 
 
 3 And in my flesh there is no health, 
 
 nor soundness any more. 
 This #rief 1 have, because thy wrath 
 
 is forth against me gone; 
 And in my bones there is no rest, 
 
 for sin that I have done. 
 
 4 Because gone up above mine head 
 
 my great transgressions be; 
 And, as a weighty burden, they 
 too heavy are for me. 
 
 5 My wounds do stink, and are corrupt ; 
 
 my folly makes it so. 
 
96 PSALM XXXVIII. 
 
 6 I troubled am, and much bow'd down; 
 
 all day I mourning go. 
 
 7 For a disease that loathsome is 
 
 so fills my loins with pain, 
 That in my weak and weary flesh 
 no soundness doth remain. 
 
 8 So feeble and infirm am I, 
 
 and broken am so sore, 
 That, through disquiet of my heart, 
 I have been made to roar. 
 
 9 O Lord, all that I do desire 
 
 is still before thine eye; 
 And of my heart the secret groans 
 not hidden are from thee. 
 I My heart doth pant incessantly, 
 my strength doth quite decay; 
 As for mine eyes, their wonted light 
 is from me gone away. 
 [ 1 My lovers and my friends do stand 
 at distance from my sore; 
 And those do stand aloof that were 
 kinsmen and kind before. 
 I 2 Yea, they that seek my life lay snares : 
 who seek to do me wrong 
 Speak things mischievous, and deceits 
 imagine all day long. 
 13 But, as one deaf, that heareth not, 
 I suffered all to pass; 
 I as a dumb man did become, 
 whose mouth not open'd was : 
 
PSALM XXXVIII. 97 
 
 14 As one that hears not, in whose mouth 
 
 are no reproofs at all. 
 
 1 5 For, Lord, I hope in thee ; my God, 
 
 thou'lt hear me when I call. 
 1 6 For I said, Hear me, lest they should 
 rejoice o'er me with pride ; 
 And o'er me magnify themselves, 
 when as my foot doth slide. 
 
 1 7 For I am near to halt, my grief 
 is still before mine eye : 
 
 18 For I'll declare my sin, and grieve 
 
 for mine iniquity. 
 
 19 But yet mine en'mies lively are, 
 
 and strong are they beside ; 
 And they that hate me wrongfully 
 are greatly multiply'd. 
 
 20 And they for good that render ill, 
 
 as en'mies me withstood ; 
 Yea, ev'n for this, because that I 
 do follow what is good. 
 
 21 Forsake me not, O Lord; my God, 
 
 far from me never be. 
 
 22 Lord thou my salvation art, 
 
 haste to give help to me. 
 
 PSALM XXXIX. 
 
 Here we have (1.) Violent struggling in the Psalmist's 
 own breast between grace and corruption, between passion 
 and patience, ver. 1 — 3, 11. (2.) berious views of 
 human frailty, shortness of life, and self-emptiness, vcr. 
 4 — 6. (3.) Strong cries to God for pardon of sin, pre^rva- 
 
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98 PSALM XXXYII1. 
 
 tion from reproach, and for removal of trouble, for hear- 
 ing and answering of prayer, and for lengthening out of 
 life till further preparation for death should be attained, 
 
 ▼er. 7 — 13. *j While I sing, let my soul blush deep 
 
 for the untenderness and want of circumspection in my 
 life, and for my want of resignation to God's disposing 
 will. Let me be suitably. affected with the shortness, 
 vanity, and uncertainty of my temporal life. Let me 
 be always exercised in earnest prayer to, and believing 
 dependence on God, as my companion and friend. 
 
 To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, a 
 Psalm of David, 
 
 1 I said, I will look to my ways, 
 
 lest with my tongue I sin : 
 In sight of wicked men my mouth 
 with bridle I'll keep in. 
 
 2 With silence I as dumb became, 
 
 I did myself restrain 
 From speaking good ; but then the more 
 increased was my pain. 
 
 3 My heart within me waxed hot| 
 
 and, while I musing was, 
 The fire did burn ; and from my tongue 
 these words I did let pass : 
 
 4 Mine end, and measure of my days, 
 
 O Lord, unto me show 
 What is the same ; that I thereby 
 my frailty well may know. 
 
 5 Lo, thou my days an handbreadth mad'st ; 
 
 mine age is in thine eye 
 As nothing: sure each man at best 
 is wholly vanity. 
 
PSALM XXXIX. 99 
 
 6 Sure each man walks in a vain show ; 
 
 they vex themselves in vain : 
 He heaps up wealth, and doth not know 
 to whom it shall pertain. 
 
 7 And now, O Lord, what wait I for ? 
 
 my hope is fixed on thee. 
 
 8 Free me from all my trespasses, 
 
 the fool's scorn make not me. 
 
 9 Dumb was I, op'ning not my mouth, 
 
 because this work was thine. 
 
 I Thy stroke take from me ; by the blow 
 
 of thine hand I do pine. 
 
 I I When with rebukes thou dost correct 
 
 man for iniquity, 
 Thou wastes his beauty like a moth : 
 
 sure each man's vanity. 
 12 Attend my cry, Lord, at my tears 
 
 and pray'rs not silent be : 
 I sojourn as my fathers all, 
 
 and stranger am with thee. 
 1 3 O spare thou me, that I my strength 
 
 recover may again, 
 Before from hence I do depart, 
 
 and here no more remain. 
 
 PSALM XL. 
 
 Here we have (1.) David's hearty acknowledgments of 
 God's kindness in bringing him out of long and sore af- 
 flictions, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) His preferring of holy obedi- 
 ence to God, and faithful publication of his truths and 
 praises to all ceremonial oblations, ver. 6 — 11. ('A.) His 
 improvement of his former deliverance, as an encourage- 
 
100 PSALM XL. 
 
 merit to supplicate further mercy and protection ; an en- 
 couragement to confess sin and implore the pardon there- 
 of ; an encouragement to rejoice in, and praise God for 
 his excellencies and favours ; and to trust him under af- 
 fliction, and to comfort himself in him amidst poverty, and 
 
 sinfulness, and trouble, ver. 12 — 17. ^[ But let me 
 
 here chiefly think (I.) Of Jesus the great Shepherd of the 
 sheep, who was brought again from his agonies and death, 
 by the blood of the everlasting Covenant, and set down 
 at the right hand of the .Majesty on high, that he might 
 receive gifts for men, and that our faith and hope might 
 be in God, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) Let me think of the New- 
 Covenant made between him and his eternal Father for 
 the redemption of sinful men : and of his complete fulfil- 
 ment of the divine law as the condition thereof, ver. (j, — 
 10. (3.) Let me think how our iniquities were charged 
 to his account, and punished on him as our surety, ver. 
 11 — 13. (4.) Let me think how the unrelenting vengeance 
 of Almighty God overtook his Jewish betrayers and mur- 
 derers, and hath or will overtake his Heathenish, Anti- 
 christian, or other implacable enemies ; and of the joy 
 and consolation which flows from, and through him, to his 
 chosen friends, ver. 14 — 17. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 I waited for the Lord my God, 
 
 and patiently did bear ; 
 At length to me he did incline 
 my voice and cry to hear. 
 
 2 He took me from a fearful pit, 
 
 and from the miry clay, 
 And on a rock he set my feel, 
 establishing my way. 
 
 3 He put a new song in my mouth, 
 
 our God to magnify : 
 Many shall see it, and shall fear, 
 and on the Lord re! v. 
 
PSALM XL. 101 
 
 4 O blessed is the man whose trust 
 
 upon the Lord relies : 
 Respecting not the proud, nor such 
 as turn aside to lies. 
 
 5 O Lord my God, full many are 
 
 the wonders thou hast done ; 
 Thy gracious thoughts to us-ward far 
 
 above all thoughts are gone: 
 In order none can reckon them 
 
 to thee : if them declare, 
 And speak of them I would, they more 
 
 than can be numbered are. 
 
 6 No sacrifice nor offering 
 
 didst thou at all desire : 
 Mine ears thou bor'd, sin off 'ring thou 
 and burnt didst not require : 
 
 7 Then to the Lord these were my words, 
 
 I come, behold and see: 
 Within the volume of the book 
 it written is of me ; 
 
 8 To do thy will I take delight, 
 
 thou my God that art; 
 Yea, that most holy law of thine 
 
 1 have within my heart. 
 
 9 Within the congregation great 
 
 I righteousness did preach : 
 Lo, thou dost know, O Lord, that I 
 refrained not my speech. 
 10 I never did within my heart 
 conceal thy righteousness; 
 f2 
 
102 PSALM XL. 
 
 I thy salvation have declar'd 
 and shown thy faithfulness; 
 Thy kindness, which most loving is, 
 concealed have not I, 
 
 Nor from the congregation great - 
 have hid thy verity. 
 
 1 1 Thy tender mercies, Lord, from me 
 
 do thou not restrain ; 
 
 Thy loving-kindness, and thy truth 
 let them me still maintain. 
 
 12 For ills past reek'ning compass me, 
 
 and mine iniquities 
 Such hold upon me taken have, 
 
 1 cannot lift mine eyes : 
 
 They more than hairs are on mine head, 
 thence is my heart dismayed. 
 
 13 Be pleas'd, Lord, to rescue me; 
 
 Lord hasten to mine aid. 
 
 14 Sham'd and confounded he they all 
 
 that seek my soul to kill; 
 Yea, let them hack ward driven he, 
 and sham'd that wish me ill. 
 1 5 For a reward of this their shame 
 confounded let them he, 
 That in this manner scoffing say, 
 Aha, aha! to me. 
 16 In thee let all he glad and joy, 
 who seeking thee abide; 
 Who thy salvation love, say still, 
 The Lord he magnify 'd. 
 
PSALM XL. 103 
 
 17 I'm poor and needy, yet the Lord 
 of me a care doth take : 
 Thou art my help and saviour, 
 my God no tarrying make. 
 
 PSALM XLI. 
 
 This Psalm contains (1.) A representation of the blessed- 
 ness of him who wisely considereth the case of the poor 
 and affords them relief, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) David's candid 
 acknowledgments of the justness of his afflictions, and 
 earnest supplications for a merciful deliverance, ver. 4. 
 (3.) His sad complaints of the malicious, censorious, and 
 spiteful reflections, and of the insolent carriage of his 
 enemies, ver. 5 — 9. (4.) His hearty committing of his 
 case and way to God, in the assured and triumphant faith 
 
 of his favour, ver. 10 — 13. If While I sing, let my 
 
 eyes be towards the Lord Jesus, who thought upon me in 
 my low estate. Let me consider him, who though he was 
 rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we, through his 
 poverty, might be made rich. — .Jesus, who had not where 
 to lay his head — Jesus, whom his* own disciple betrayed, 
 and who, through manifold enemies and much tribulation, 
 entered into the kingdom of God. 
 
 To the Chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Blessed is he that wisely doth 
 
 the poor man's case consider; 
 For when the time of trouble is, 
 the Lord will him deliver. 
 
 2 God will him keep, yea, save alive; 
 
 on earth he bless'd shall live ; 
 And to his enemies' desire 
 thou wilt him not up give. 
 
 3 God will give strength when he on bed 
 
 of languishing doth mourn; 
 
104 PSALM XLL 
 
 And in his sickness sore, O Lord, 
 thou all his bed wilt turn. 
 
 4 I said, O Lord, do thou extend 
 
 thy mercy unto me; 
 O do thou heal my soul ; for why ? 
 I have offended thee. 
 
 5 Those that to me are enemies, 
 
 of me do evil say, 
 When shall he die, that so his name 
 may perish quite away ? 
 
 6 To see me if he comes, he speaks 
 
 vain words: hut then his heart 
 Heaps mischief to it, which he tells, 
 when forth he doth depart. 
 
 7 My haters jointly whispering, 
 
 'gainst me my hurt devise. 
 
 8 Mischief, say they, cleaves fast to him: 
 
 he li'th, and shall not rise. 
 9« Yea, ev'n mine own familiar friend, 
 on whom I did rely, 
 Who ate my hread, ev'n he his heel 
 against me lifted high. 
 
 10 But, Lord, he merciful to me, 
 
 and up again me raise, 
 That I may justly them requite 
 according to their ways. 
 
 11 By this I know that certainly 
 
 I favonr'd am by thee; 
 
 Because niy hateful enemy 
 
 triumphs not over me. 
 
PSALM XLL 105 
 
 1 2 But as for me, thou me uphold'st 
 
 in mine integrity; 
 And me before thy countenance 
 thou sett'st continually. 
 
 1 3 The Lord, the God of Israel, 
 
 be bless'd for ever then, 
 From age to age eternally. 
 Amen, yea, and amen. 
 
 PSALM XLII. 
 
 Perhaps this Psalm was composed by David when the 
 unnatural rebellion of Absalom had forced him from the 
 sanctuary of God, and to take up his lodging eastward of 
 Jordan, 2 Sam. xv — xix. We have in it, (1.) Ardent 
 longings after nearness to, and familiar intimacy with God, 
 in his public ordinances and sanctuary, ver. 1, 2. (2.) 
 Mournful lamentations, and bitter groanings on account 
 of God's withdrawment of his comfortable smiles ; and of 
 the once enjoyed ordinances of God, and fellowship with 
 his saints ; and of the troublesome impressions of God's 
 wrath ; and of his enemies insolent upbraiding of him ; 
 and on account of the departure and distance of his God, 
 ver. 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10. (3.) Believing remembrance of 
 God's former favours, ver. 6; and self encouraging 
 hopes of future ones, ver. 5, 8, 11. If Have I ex- 
 perimentally understood all these things ? My soul, let 
 me charge thee to beware of dissimulation with God, and 
 of compassing him about with lies, under pretence of 
 praising him. Dare not to sing these lines without 
 inward, without ardent longings for the Lord ; without 
 earnest claiming of him as thy own God, upon the foun- 
 dation of his new-covenant grant of himself to me, in the 
 gospel ; without assured hopes of his future, his ever- 
 lasting kindness to me- ward. 
 
106 PSALM XLII. 
 
 To the chief Musician , Jlaschil, for the sons of 
 Korah, 
 
 1 Like as the hart for water-brooks 
 
 in thirst doth pant and bray ; 
 So pants my longing soul, O God, 
 that come to thee I may. 
 
 2 My soul for God, the living God, 
 
 doth thirst: when shall I near 
 Unto thy countenance approach 
 
 and in God's sight appear? 
 My tears have unto me been meat, 
 
 hoth in the night a'nd day, 
 "While unto me continually, 
 
 Where is thy God ? they say. 
 My soul is poured out in me, 
 
 when this I think upon ; 
 Because that with the multitude 
 
 I heretofore had gone: 
 With them into God's house I went 
 
 with voice of joy and praise; 
 Yea, with the multitude that kept 
 
 the solemn holy days. 
 O why art thou cast down, my soul? 
 
 why in me so dismay'd ? 
 Trust God, for I shall praise him yet, 
 
 his countenance is mine aid. 
 My God, my soul's cast down in me ; 
 
 thee therefore mind 1 will 
 From Jordan's laud, the HcTinonites, 
 
 and ev'n from Mizar hill. 
 
PSALM XLII. 107 
 
 7 At the noise of thy water-spouts 
 
 deep unto deep doth call; 
 Thy breaking waves pass over me, 
 yea, and thy billows all. 
 
 8 His loving-kindness yet the Lord 
 
 command will in the day, 
 His song's with me by night ; to God 
 by whom I live I'll pray : 
 
 9 And I will say to God my rock, 
 
 Why me forgett'st thou so? 
 Why for my foes' oppression, 
 thus mourning do I go ? 
 
 10 'Tis as a sword within my bones, 
 
 when my foes me upbraid ; 
 Ev'n when by them, Where is thy God? 
 'tis daily to me said. 
 
 1 1 O why art thou cast down my soul ? 
 
 why, thus with grief opprest, 
 Art thou disquieted in me ? 
 
 in God still hope and rest : 
 For yet I know I shall him praise, 
 
 who graciously to me 
 The health is of my countenance, 
 
 yea, mine own God is he. 
 
 PSALM XLIII. 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed on the same occasion 
 as the former, and contains (1 .) David's strong cries to God 
 for help against, and deliverance from, his ungodly, unjust, 
 and crafty oppressors, ver. 1, 2. (2.) His earnest longings 
 to be restored to the enjoyment of his God in his public 
 
108 PSALM XLIII. 
 
 ordinances, ver. 3, 4. (3.) His inward disquiets composed 
 by believing claims of his God, and firm dependence on 
 
 his promises, ver. 5. ^[ While I sing, let my soul be 
 
 deeply affected with the injuries I daily receive from Satan 
 and my own lusts. Let my heart and flesh cry out for God, 
 the living God, as my God, and mine exceeding joy. And 
 let me still all the tumults of my heart with this, That he 
 is my God and my All; My GOD, that doth me save. 
 
 1 Judge me, O God, and plead ray cause 
 
 against the ungodly nation ; 
 From the unjust and crafty man, 
 O be thou my salvation. 
 
 2 For thou the God art of my strength ; 
 
 why thrusts thou me thee fro' ? 
 For th' enemy's oppression 
 why do I mourning go ? 
 
 3 O send thy light forth and thy truth; 
 
 let them be guides to me, 
 And bring me to thine holy hill, 
 evn where thy dwellings be. 
 
 4 Then will I to God's altar go, 
 
 to God my chiefest joy : 
 Yea, God, my God, thy name to praise 
 my harp I will employ. 
 
 5 Why art thou then cast down, my soul, 
 
 what should discourage thee ? 
 And why witli vexing thoughts art thou 
 
 disquieted in me ? 
 Still trust in God; for him to praise 
 
 good cause I yet shall linve: 
 
PSALM XLIIL 109 
 
 He of my countenance is the health, 
 my God that doth me save. 
 
 PSALM XLIV. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps composed on the same occasion 
 as the 60th, and may have a prophetic view to the after 
 distresses of the Jews in the time of Rehoboam, 1 Chron. 
 xii. ; of Jehoram, 2 Chron. xxi. ; of Ahas, 2 Chron. xxviii. ; 
 of Hezekiah, 2 Kings, xviii, xix. ; and during the Chal- 
 dean captivity, Syrogrecian oppression, &c. and all these 
 as typical of the distresses of the Gospel church under 
 Heathens and Antichristians. It relates chiefly to the 
 church, and contains (1.) Thankful acknowledgements of 
 what the Lord had done for her in former periods ; as her 
 God, her King, her joy, her praise, ver. 1 — 8. (2.) 
 Sorrowful complaints of divine desertion, and of the pre- 
 valent power, cruelty, and derisive contempt of enemies, 
 ver. 9 — 16. (3.) Solemn protestation of continued inte- 
 grity, and of constant adherence to the Lord's way, amidst 
 these manifold calamities, ver. 17 — 22. (4.) Strong cries 
 with supplications and tears to (rod, for his merciful 
 
 appearance for, and granting her relief, ver. 23 — 2G. 
 
 If In singing this, let me rejoice with them that rejoice, 
 and weep ^ ith them that weep. Let me rejoice in what 
 the Lord hath wrought for his people in any former period: 
 And in all their afflictions, let me be afflicted. Let me 
 give the Lord no rest, till he make the church a joy in the 
 whole earth. 
 
 To the chief JIusician, for the sons of Korah, 
 
 Jllaschil. 
 1 O God, we with our ears have heard, 
 our fathers have us told, 
 What works thou in their days hadst done, 
 ev'n in the days of old. 
 i Thy hand did drive the heathen out, 
 and plant them in their place; 
 
 G 
 
110 PSALM XLIV. 
 
 Thou didst afflict the nations, 
 but them thou didst increase. 
 
 3 For neither got their sword the land, 
 
 nor did their arm them save; 
 But thy right hand, arm, countenance; 
 for thou them favour gave. 
 
 4 Thou art my King: for Jacob, Lord, 
 
 deliv'rances command. 
 
 5 Through thee we shall push down our foes 
 
 that do against us stand: 
 We, through thy name, shall tread down 
 that ris'n against us have. [those 
 
 6 For in my bow I shall not trust, 
 
 nor shall my sword me save. 
 
 7 But from our foes thou hast us sav'd, 
 
 our haters put to shame. 
 
 8 In God we all the day do boast, 
 
 and ever praise thy name. 
 
 9 But now we are cast off by thee, 
 
 and us thou putt'st to shame; 
 
 And when our armies do go forth, 
 
 thou go'st not with the same. 
 
 10 Thou mak'st us from the enemy, 
 
 faint-hearted to turn back ; 
 And they who hate us for themselves 
 our spoils away do take. 
 
 11 Like sheep for meat thou gavest us; 
 
 'inong heathen cast we be. 
 
 12 Thou didst for nought thy people sell ; 
 
 their price enrich'd not thee. 
 
PSALM XL1V. ill 
 
 1 3 Thou mak'st us a reproach to he 
 
 unto our neighbours near ; 
 Derision and a scorn to them 
 that round about us are. 
 
 14 A by-word also thou dost us 
 
 among the heathen make ; 
 The people in contempt and spite, 
 at us their heads do shake. 
 
 15 Before me my confusion 
 
 continually abides ; 
 And of my bashful countenance 
 the shame me ever hides. 
 
 1 6 For voice of him that doth reproach, 
 
 and speaketh blasphemy ; 
 By reason of th' avenging foe, 
 and cruel enemy. 
 
 17 All this is come on us, yet we 
 
 have not forgotten thee ; 
 Nor falsely in thy covenant 
 behav'd ourselves have we. 
 1 S Back from thy way our heart not turn'd , 
 our steps no straying made ; 
 
 19 Though us thou brak'st in dragons' place, 
 
 and cover'dst with death's shade. 
 
 20 If we God's name forgot, or stretched 
 
 to a strange god our hands, 
 
 21 Shall not God search this out ? for he 
 
 heart's secrets understands. 
 
 22 Yea, for thy sake we're kill'd all clay, 
 
 counted as slaughter-sheep. 
 
H2 P6ALM XLIV. 
 
 23 Rise, Lord, cast us not ever off: 
 
 awake, why dost tliou sleep? 
 
 24 O wherefore hidest thou thy face? 
 
 forgetl'st our cause distressed, 
 
 25 And our oppression ? For our soul 
 
 is to the dust down pressed : 
 
 Our belly also on the earth 
 fast cleaving, hold doth take. 
 20 Rise for our help, and us redeem, 
 ev'n for thy mercies' sake. 
 
 PSALM XLV. 
 
 In this Song of Loves, are celebrated (1 ) The glories 
 of Jesus our Redeemer,— particularly the transcendent 
 comeliness, and blessedness of his person, God-man : His 
 almighty power in conquering his people, and destroying 
 his enemies ; the eternity, firmness, and equity of his go- 
 vernment ; — his royal unction with the Holy Ghost ahove 
 measure, and his fitness for his work ; and the splendour 
 of his court, ver. 1—9. (2.) The glories of the redeem- 
 ed,— their listening to Jesus 1 proposals of marriage union 
 with himself ; their renunciation of all others for his sake ; 
 their reverential suhmission to, and worship of him, ver. 
 10, 11,— their glorious ornaments of righteousness and 
 grace : and their glorious entrance into the new covenant, 
 and die eternal state, ver. 19— 15.— their glortOUl succes- 
 sion and work for perpetuating the fame of the Redeemer, 
 
 u . r . 16—17. 1 In singing this song of the Land), let 
 
 me, with ..pen face, behold his glory, and he changed into 
 the same image from glory to glory, as by the bpintol 
 the Lord. Let my admiration of bis excellency swell to 
 the brim, and my low burn with a most vehement flame, 
 and let my hones *f being for ever with him, he Strong 
 and lively!' Let my heart be all wonder at his excellency, 
 fulness, and grace, and all subjection to his government 
 and laws, and my lips filled with his piaise and honour all 
 the day 
 
PSALM XLV. 113 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon S/wshannim, for 
 the sons of Korah, JIaschil, a Song of Loves. 
 
 1 My heart brings forth a goodly thing ; 
 
 my words that I indite 
 Concern the King : my tongue's a pen 
 of one that swift doth write. 
 
 2 Thou fairer art than sons of men : 
 
 into thy lips is store 
 Of grace infus'd ; God therefore thee 
 hath bless'd for evermore. 
 
 3 O thou that art the mighty One, 
 
 thy sword gird on thy thigh ; 
 Ev"n with thy glory excellent, 
 and with thy majesty. 
 
 4 For meekness, truth, and righteousness, 
 
 in state ride prosp'rously : 
 And thy right hand shall thee instruct 
 in things that fearful he. 
 
 5 Thine arrows sharply pierce the heart 
 
 of th' en'mies of the King ; 
 And under thy subjection 
 
 the people down do bring. 
 f> For ever and for ever is, 
 
 O God thy throne of might ; 
 The sceptre of thy kingdom is 
 
 a sceptre that is right. 
 7 Thou lorest right, and hatest ill ; 
 
 for God, thy God, most high, 
 Above thy fellows hath with th' oil 
 
 of joy anointed thee. 
 
114 PSALM XLV. 
 
 8 Of aloes, myrrh, and cassia, 
 
 a smell thy garments had, 
 Out of the iv'ry palaces, 
 
 whereh y they made thee glad. 
 
 9 Among thy women honourahle 
 
 kings' daughters were at hand : 
 Upon thy right hand did the queen 
 in gold of Ophir stand. 
 
 I O daughter, hearken and regard 
 
 and do thine ear incline ; 
 Likewise forget thy father's house 
 and people that are thine. 
 
 I I Then of the King desir'd shall he 
 
 thy heauty veh'mently r 
 Because he is thy Lord, do thou 
 
 him worship rev'renlly. 
 1 2 The daughter there of Tyre shall he 
 
 with gifts and offerings great: 
 Those of the people that are rich 
 
 thy favour shall entreat. 
 
 13 Behold the daughter of the King 
 
 all glorious is within ; 
 And with embroideries of gold 
 her garments wrought have been. 
 
 14 She shall be brought unto the King 
 
 in robes with needle wrought ; 
 Her fellow-virgin* following 
 shall unto thee he brought. 
 
 15 They shall be brought with gladness great, 
 
 and mirth on ev'ry side, 
 
PSALM XLV. 115 
 
 Into the palace of the King, 
 and there they shall abide. 
 
 1 6 Instead of those thy fathers dear, 
 
 thy children thou may'st take, 
 And in all places of the earth 
 them noble princes make. 
 
 17 Thy name remember 1 d I will make 
 
 through ages all to be: 
 The people therefore evermore 
 shall praises give to thee. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 My heart inditing is 
 
 good matter in a song : 
 I speak the things that I have made 
 
 which to the King belong : 
 My tongue shall be as quick, 
 
 his honour to indite, 
 As is the pen of any scribe 
 
 that useth fast to write. 
 
 2 Thou'rt fairest of all men; 
 
 grace in thy lips doth flow: 
 And therefore blessings evermore 
 on thee doth God bestow. 
 
 3 Thy sword gird on thy thigh, 
 
 thou that art most of might: 
 Appear in dreadful majesty, 
 and in thy glory bright. 
 
 4 For meekness, truth, and right, 
 
 ride prosp'rously in state; 
 
116 PSALM XLV. 
 
 And thy right hand shall teach to thee 
 things terrible and great. 
 
 5 Thy shafts shall pierce their hearts 
 
 that foes are to (he King; 
 "Whereby into subjection 
 the people thon shalt bring. 
 
 6 Thy royal seat, O Lord, 
 
 for ever shall remain : 
 The sceptre of thy kingdom doth 
 all righteousness maintain. 
 
 7 Thou lov'st right, and hat'st ill; 
 
 for God, thy God, most high, 
 Above thy fellows hath with th' oil 
 of joy anointed thee. 
 
 8 Of myrrh and spices sweet 
 
 a smell thy garments had, 
 Out of the iv'ry palaces, 
 
 whereby they made thee glad. 
 
 9 And in thy glorious train 
 
 kings' daughters waiting stand; 
 And thy fair queen, in Ophir gold, 
 
 doth stand at thy right hand. 
 1 O daughter, take good heed, 
 
 incline and give good ear; 
 Thou must forget thy kindred all, 
 
 and father's house most dear. 
 1 1 Thy beauty to the King 
 
 shall then delightful be: 
 And do thou humbly worship him, 
 
 because thy Lord is he. 
 
PSALM XLV. 117 
 
 12 The daughter then of Tyre 
 
 there with a gift shall be, 
 And all the wealthy of the land 
 shall make their suit to thee. 
 
 13 The daughter of the King 
 
 all glorious is within ; 
 And with embroideries of gold 
 her garments wrought have been. 
 
 14 She cometh to the King 
 
 in robes with needle wrought; 
 The virgins that do follow her 
 shall unto thee be brought. 
 
 15 They shall be brought with joy, 
 
 and mirth on every side, 
 Into the palace of the King, 
 and there they shall abide. 
 
 16 And in thy fathers' stead, 
 
 thy children thou mayst take, 
 And in all places of the earth 
 them noble princes make. 
 
 17 I will shew forth thy name 
 
 to generations all : 
 Therefore the people evermore 
 to thee give praises shall. 
 
 PSALM XLVI. 
 
 In this Psalm, probably composed for celebrating some 
 remarkable victory, we have (I.) Bold triumphs of faith 
 in God himself, and the mercies of the new covenant, 
 amidst the most alarming danger and distress which can be 
 supposed, ver. 1 — 6. (2 ) A thankful rehearsal of the 
 great things which God had wroujjjt tor the deliverance 
 
 g2 
 
118 PSALM XLVI. 
 
 of his {>eoplp, and the destruction of their enemies, ver. 
 6 — 9. (3.) (iod's heart-composing promise of promoting 
 his own glory in every providence, and faith's expectation 
 
 of protection and deliverance therefrjm, ver. 10, 11. 
 
 If While I sing it, come, my soul, encourage thyself in 
 Jehovah, as thy God, and thy All. Come drink ahun- 
 dantly out of Jesus' heart-gladdening River of life, his 
 word, his blood, his Spirit, his fulness, his love ; and hold- 
 ing fast the beginning of thy confidence unto the end, al- 
 ways give thanks. 
 
 To the chief Musician, for the sons of Korah, 
 Song upon Alamoth. 
 
 1 God is our refuge and our strength, 
 
 in straits a present aid; 
 
 2 Therefore, although the earth remove, 
 
 we will not be afraid: 
 Though hills amidst the seas he cast; 
 
 3 Though waters roaring make, 
 
 And troubled be ; yea, though the hills 
 by swelling seas do shake. 
 
 4 A river is, whose streams do glad 
 
 the city of our God; 
 The holy place, wherein the Lord 
 most high hath his abode. 
 
 5 God in the midst of her doth dwell; 
 
 nothing shall her remove: 
 The Lord to her an helper will, 
 
 and tlmt light early, prove. 
 G The heathen rag'd tnmultuously, 
 
 the kingdoms moved were: 
 The Lord God uttered his voice, 
 
 the earth di^nelt for fear. 
 
PSALM XL VI. 119 
 
 7 The Lord of hosts upon our side 
 doth constantly remain: 
 The God of Jacob's our refuge, 
 us safely to maintain. 
 
 8 Gome, and behold what wondrous works 
 
 have by the Lord been wrought; 
 Come see what desolations 
 he on the earth hath brought. 
 
 9 Unto the ends of all the earth 
 
 wars into peace he turns: 
 The bow he breaks, the spear he cuts, 
 in fire the chariot burns. 
 
 10 Be still, and know that I am God; 
 
 among the heathen I 
 Will be exalted; I on earth 
 will be exalted high. 
 
 1 1 Our God, who is the Lord of hosts, 
 
 is still upon our side: 
 The God of Jacob our refuge 
 for ever will abide. 
 
 PSALM XLVII. 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed on the same occasion 
 as the 24th. Here is (1.) A revenue of praise demanded 
 for God, from all people, Jews and G entiles, ver. 1, 6. 
 (2.) A memorial of the grounds of praise, viz. the majesty 
 of God's nature, ver. 2. The great things he had done, 
 or would do for his people, in subduing their foes and pro- 
 viding portions for themselves; and in ascending to heaven, 
 to receive gifts, and prepare places for men, ver. 3 — 5. 
 As also the high sovereignty and universal extent, of his 
 
 government, ver. 2, 7 — 9. ^[ While my lips utter tliis 
 
 song, let all my inward powers labour in viewing, in loving, 
 
120 PSALM XL VII. 
 
 in admiring, in extolling my in~eat, — my glorious, — n v 
 ascended, — my all-governing, — all-doing, and all-giving 
 Lord Jesus Christ. 
 
 To the chief Musician, n Fsalm for the sons of 
 Korah. 
 
 1 All people, clap your hands; to God 
 
 with voice of triumph shout: 
 
 2 For dreadful is the Lord most high, 
 
 great King the earth throughout. 
 
 3 The heathen people under us 
 
 he surely shall subdue; 
 And he shall make the nations 
 under our feet to how. 
 
 4 The lot of our inheritance 
 
 choose out for us shall he, 
 Of Jacob whom he lov'd well, 
 
 ev'n the excellency. 
 b God is with shouts gone up, the Lord 
 
 with trumpets sounding high. 
 G Sing praise to God, sing praise, sing praise, 
 
 praise to our King sing ye. 
 
 7 For God is King of all the earth; 
 
 with knowledge praise express. 
 
 8 God rules the nations: God sits on 
 
 his throne of holiness. 
 
 9 The princes of the people are 
 
 assembled willingly; 
 Ev'n of the God of Abraham 
 they who the people be. 
 
PSALM XLVIL 121 
 
 For why ? the shields that do defend 
 
 the earth are only his: 
 They to the Lord belong ; yea, he 
 
 exalted greatly is. 
 
 PSALM XLVII1. 
 
 This Psalm was no doubt composed to celebrate some 
 remarkable victory or deliverance, in the days of David, 
 Ji-hoshaphat, 2 Chron. xx. or Hezekiah, 2 Kings, xix. 
 "We have here, (1.) Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel, 
 and type of the gospel-church and heavenly state, celebra- 
 ted for her beauty and her relation to God, as the residence 
 of his temple and ordinances, ver. 1, 2. (2.) Jehovah 
 the God of Israel, celebrated for his kind and powerful 
 protection of Jerusalem, and for making her enemies flee 
 off with much precipitation and terror, ver. 3 — 7. (3.) 
 The people of God, particularly in Jerusalem, meditating 
 upon, and celebrating the gracious, and mighty things, 
 which God had, or would do for them; and for his disco- 
 veries of himself to them ; and promising themselves sure 
 and lasting happiness in his relation to them, and direction 
 
 of them, ver. 8 — li. Tf While I sing these, let me be 
 
 deeply affected with the glory, — with the privileges, — and 
 chiefly with the God of the Christian church, and of the 
 new covenant state, and of the new Jerusalem, which is 
 above, which is the mother, the desired city of us all. 
 
 A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. 
 
 1 Great is the Lord, and greatly he 
 
 is to he praised still, 
 Within the city of our God, 
 upon his holy hill. 
 
 2 Mount Sion stands most beautiful, 
 
 the joy of all the land ; 
 
122 PSALM XLVIIL 
 
 The pity if the mighty King 
 on her north side doth stand. 
 
 3 The Lord within her palaces 
 
 is for a refuge known. 
 
 4 For, lo, the kings that gather'd were 
 
 together, by have gone. 
 
 5 But when they did behold the same, 
 
 they, wond'ring, would not stay ; 
 But, being troubled at the sight, 
 they thence did haste away. 
 
 6 Great terror there took hold on them, 
 
 they were possess'd with fear: 
 Their grief came like a woman's pain, 
 when she a child doth bear. 
 
 7 Thou Tarshish ships with east wind 
 
 8 As we have heard it told, [break'st : 
 So, in the city of the Lord, 
 
 our eyes did it behold ; 
 In our God's city, which his hand 
 for ever stablish will. 
 
 9 We of thy loving-kindness thought, 
 
 Lord, in thy temple still. 
 10 O Lord, according to thy name, 
 
 through all the earth's thy praise ; 
 And thy right hand, O Lord, is full 
 of righteousness always. 
 i 1 Because thy judgments are made known, 
 let Sion mount rejoice : 
 Of Judah lot the daughters all 
 send forth a cheerful voice. 
 
 4 
 
PSALM XLVIII. 123 
 
 12 Walk about Sion, and go round; 
 
 the high towers thereof tell : 
 
 13 Consider ye her palaces, 
 
 and mark her bulwarks well ; 
 That ye may tell posterity. 
 
 14 For this God doth abide 
 Our God for evermore ; he will 
 
 ev'n unto death us guide. 
 
 PSALM XLIX. 
 
 This Psalm is a mirror calculated to exhibit the empti- 
 ness of all wordly enjoyments. Observe (1.) David's ear- 
 nest attempt to awaken all ranks of mankind to a serious 
 consideration of this matter, as a point of great importance, 
 and universal concern, ver. 1, 4. (2) His irrefragable 
 proofs of the vanity of earthly enjoyments, viz. that they 
 cannot save from death, either a man's self or his friend ; 
 and that they cannot make men wise or happy in this 
 world; and far less render them happy in the future state, 
 ver. 6 — 14. (3.) His attempt to comfort himself and other 
 saints,. under the sense of their daily infirmities, and of the 
 chastisements received on account of their sins; and against 
 the slavish fears of death and against temptations arising 
 
 from the prosperity of the wicked, ver. 5, 15 — 18. 
 
 ^f While I sing, let me bewail my sinful minding of, and 
 idolatrous attachment to earthly things. Let me be hence- 
 forth, as a weaned child, setting my affections on things 
 above, where Christ is at the right hand of God. Let no 
 uncertain riches or honours, but the living God be the 
 object of all my trust and joy. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm for the sons of 
 Korah. 
 
 1 Hear this, all people, and £ive ear, 
 all in the world that dwell ; 
 
121 PSALM XLIX. 
 
 2 Colli low and high, both rich and poor. 
 
 3 My mouth shall wisdom tell : 
 My heart shall knowledge meditate. 
 
 4 I will incline mine ear 
 To parables, and on the harp 
 
 my sayings dark declare. 
 
 5 Amidst those days that evil be, 
 
 why should I, fearing, doubt ? 
 When of my heels th' iniquity 
 shall compass me about. 
 
 6 Whoe'er they be that in their wealth 
 
 their confidence do pitch, 
 And boast themselves, because they are 
 become exceeding rich : 
 
 7 Yet none of these his brother can 
 
 redeem by any way ; 
 Nor can he unto God for him 
 sufficient ransom pay, 
 
 8 (Their soul's redemption precious is, 
 
 and it can never be,) 
 
 9 That still he should for ever live, 
 
 and not corruption see. 
 
 10 For why? he 966th that wise men die, 
 
 and brutish fools also 
 Do perish : and their wealth, when dead, 
 to others they let go. 
 
 1 1 Their inward thought is that their house 
 
 and dwelling-places shall 
 Stand through all ages ; they their lands 
 by their own names do call. 
 
PSALM XLIX. 125 
 
 12 But yet iq honour shall not man 
 
 abide continually; 
 But passing hence, may be compar'd 
 unto the beasts that die. 
 
 13 Thus brutish folly plainly is 
 
 their wisdom and their way ; % 
 
 Yet their posterity approve 
 what they do fondly say. 
 
 14 Like sheep they in the grave are laid, 
 
 and death shall them devour; 
 And in the morning upright men 
 
 shall over them have power : 
 Their beauty from their dwelling shall 
 
 consume within the grave. 
 
 15 But from hell's hand God will me free, 
 
 for he shall me receive. 
 
 16 Be thou not then afraid when one 
 
 enriched thou dost see, 
 Nor when the glory of his house 
 advanced is on high : 
 
 17 For he shall carry nothing hence 
 
 when death his days doth end ; 
 Nor shall his glory after him 
 into the grave descend. 
 
 1 8 Although he his own soul did bless 
 
 whilst he on earth did live ; 
 (And when thou to thyself dost well, 
 men will thee praises give;) 
 
 1 9 He to his fathers' race shall go, 
 
 they never shall see light. 
 
126 PSALM XLIX. 
 
 20 Man honour'd wanting knowledge is 
 like beasts that perish quite. 
 
 PSALM L. 
 
 This Psalm may be considered as a rebuke to the 
 carnal Jews, who rested in and boasted of their external 
 ceremonies in worship, to the neglecting of the weightier 
 matters of the law, — mrny, judgment and faith: Or, as a 
 prediction of the coming of ( hrist, to abolish the cere- 
 monial worship, reject the Jews from his church, and 
 establish a more pure and spiritual form of worship under 
 the gospel: Or in fine, as a representation of the last 
 judgment, — in which (hrist shall come, to render to every 
 man accoiding to his deeds. Observe, (1.) The awful 
 appearance of God our Redeemer, in the flesh, in power, 
 or in the clouds, with the gathering of the people to him, 
 ver. 1 — 6. (2) An engaging admonition to improve 
 God's new covenant grant of himself to be our God, as 
 an gxcitement to exchange legal ceremonies into prayer, 
 thanksgiving, and holy obedience; or at least to give a 
 remarkable preference to the latter, ver. 7 — 15. (3) A 
 terrible charge of hypocrisy, slander, contempt of God's 
 word, and of atheistical imaginations concerning God, 
 laid against the wicked, with a fearful sentence of con- 
 demnation, founded thereon, ver. 16 — 22. (4« ) An 
 alarming warning of danger to the forget ters of God, and 
 encouraging promise to such as study to glorify him, by 
 
 an holy conversation, ver. 22, 23. *\\ Sing this, my 
 
 soul, with solemn awe, assisted before the great Searcher 
 of hearts, and as by faith beholding Jesus in my nature; 
 — sitting on his great white throne, — gathering the nations 
 to his bar, opening the books, and judging mankind out 
 of the things found written therein. 
 
 A Psalm of Asaph. 
 1 THI mighty God, the lord, 
 
 hath spoken, and did call 
 
PSALM L. 127 
 
 The earth from rising of the sun, 
 to where he hath his fall. 
 
 2 From out of Sion hill, 
 
 which of excellency 
 And beauty the perfection is, 
 God shined gloriously. 
 
 3 Our God shall surely come, 
 
 keep silenoe shall not he : 
 Before him fire shall waste, great storms 
 shall round about him be. 
 
 4 Unto the heavens clear 
 
 he from above shall call, 
 And to the earth likewise, that he 
 may judge his people all. 
 
 5 Together let my saints 
 
 unto me gather'd be, 
 Those that by sacrifice have made 
 
 a covenant with me. 
 And then the heavens shall 
 
 his righteousness declare : 
 Because the Lord himself is he 
 
 by whom men judged are. 
 
 7 My people Isr'el hear, 
 
 speak will I from on high, 
 Against thee I will testify; 
 God, ev'n thy God, am I. 
 
 8 I for thy sacrifice 
 
 no blame will on thee lay, 
 Nor for burnt qa(P rings, which to rue 
 thou offer'dst every day. 
 
128 PSALM L. 
 
 9 I'll take no calf nor goats 
 from house or fold of thine : 
 
 1 For beasts of forests, cattle all 
 
 on thousand hills, are mine. 
 
 11 The fowls on mountains high 
 
 are all to me well known ; 
 Wild Leasts which in the fields do lie, 
 ev'n they are all mine own. 
 
 12 Then, if I hungry were, 
 
 I would not tell it thee; 
 Because the world, and fulness all 
 thereof, belongs to me. 
 
 13 Will I eat flesh of bulls? 
 
 or goats' blood drink will I ? 
 
 14 Thanks offer thou to God, and pay 
 
 thy vows to the most High. 
 
 1 5 And call upon me when 
 
 in trouble thou shalt be; 
 I will deliver thee, and thou 
 
 my name shalt glorify. 
 1 6 But to the wicked man 
 
 God saith, My laws and truth 
 Shouldst thou declare ? how dar'st thou 
 
 my cov'nant in thy mouth ? [take 
 
 17 Sith thou instruction hafst, 
 
 which should thy ways direct; 
 And sith my words behind thy back 
 thou cast'st, and dost reject. 
 
 18 When thou a thief didxt see 
 
 with him thou didst consent; 
 
PSALM L. 129 
 
 And with the vile adulterers 
 partaker on thou went. 
 
 19 Thou giv'st thy mouth to ill, 
 
 thy tongue deceit doth frame ; 
 
 20 Thou sitt'st, and 'gainst thy brother 
 
 thy mother's son dost shame, [speak'st, 
 
 21 Because I silence kept, 
 
 whilst thou these things hast wrought; 
 That I was altogether like 
 
 thyself, hath been thy thought : 
 Yet I will thee reprove, 
 
 and set before thine eyes, 
 In order ranked, thy misdeeds, 
 
 and thine iniquities. 
 
 22 Now, ye that God forget, 
 
 this carefully consider; 
 Lest I in pieces tear you all, 
 and none can you deliver. 
 
 23 Whoso doth offer praise 
 
 me glorifies; and I 
 Will shew him God's salvation, 
 that orders right his way. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 The mighty God, the Lord, hath spoke, 
 and call'd the earth upon, 
 Ev'n from the rising of the sun 
 unto his going down. 
 
130 ALM L. 
 
 2 From out of Son, Ins own hill, 
 
 where the perfection high 
 Of beauty is, from thence the Lord 
 hath shined gloriously. 
 
 3 Our God shall come, and shall no more 
 
 he silent, hut sj^eak out : 
 Before him fire shall waste, great storms 
 shall compass him about. 
 
 4 He to the heavens from above, 
 
 and to the earth below, 
 Shall call, that he his judgments may 
 hefore his people show. 
 
 5 Let all my saints together be 
 
 unto me gathered ; 
 Those that by sacrifice with me 
 a covenant have made. 
 
 6 And then the heavens shall declare 
 
 his righteousness abroad: 
 Because the Lord himself doth come ; 
 none else is judge but God. 
 
 7 Hear, O my people, and I'll speak ; 
 
 O Israel by name, 
 Against thee I will testify ; 
 God, ev'n thy God, I am. 
 
 8 I for thy sacrifices few 
 
 reprove thee never will, 
 Nor for burnt-off' rings to have l>een 
 before me ofFer'd still. 
 
 9 I'll take no bullock nor he-ffoats 
 
 from house nor folds of thine : 
 
PSALM L. 131 
 
 1 For beasts of forests, cattle all 
 
 on thousand hills are mine. 
 
 1 1 The fowls are all to me well known 
 
 that mountains high do yield : 
 And I do challenge as mine own 
 the wild beasts of the field. 
 
 1 2 If I were hungry, I would not 
 
 to thee for need complain ; 
 For earth, and all its fulness, doth 
 to me of right pertain. 
 
 1 3 That I to eat the flesh of bulls, 
 
 take pleasure dost thou think ? 
 Or that I need, to quench my thirst, 
 the blood of goats to drink ? 
 
 14 Nay, rather unto me, thy God, 
 
 thanksgiving offer thou : 
 To the most High perform thy word, 
 and fully pay thy vow: 
 1 5 And in the day of trouble great 
 see that thou call on me; 
 I will deliver thee, and thou 
 my name shalt glorify. 
 1 6 But God unto the wicked saith, 
 
 Why should'st thou mention make 
 Of my commands; how dar'st thou in 
 thy mouth my cov'nant take? 
 17 Sitli it is so that thou dost hate 
 all good instruction; 
 And sith thou cast'st behind thy back, 
 » and ilight'st my words each one. 
 
132 PSALM L. 
 
 18 When thou a thief didst see, then straight 
 thou jaiD-dst with him in sin, 
 And with tlie vile adulterers 
 thou hast partaker heen. 
 
 1 9 Thy month to evil thou dost give, 
 thy tongue deceit doth frame. 
 
 20 Thou sitt'st, and 'gainst thy brother 
 
 thy mother's son to shame. [speak'st, 
 
 21 These things thou wickedly hast done, 
 
 and I have silent been : 
 '1 hou thought'st that I was like thyself, 
 
 and did approve thy sin. 
 But I will sharply thee reprove, 
 
 and I will order right 
 Thy sins and thy transgressions 
 
 in presence of thy sight. 
 
 22 Consider this, and be afraid, 
 
 ye that forget the Lord, 
 Lest I in pieces tear you all, 
 when none can help afford. 
 
 23 Who off'reth praise me glorifies : 
 
 I will shew God's salvation 
 To him that ordereth aright 
 his life and conversation. 
 
 PSALM LI. 
 
 This Psalm was penned by David, when reproved by 
 Nathan, for his adultery with Bath-shrba, and tor his mur- 
 df-r of Uriah, % Sam. xii. We have in it, (I.) David's 
 candid and truly sorrowful acknowledgements of his sin, 
 particularly his adultery and murder, as highly dishon- 
 ourable to God] — and of his original sin, as the source 
 
PSALM LI. 133 
 
 thereof, ver. 1 — 5, 17. (2) His earnest supplications for 
 pardon of his offences, and for heart-purifying, and re- 
 newing grace ; and for renewed influences of the Holy 
 Ghost ; and for peace of conscience, and comfortable 
 fellowship with God, for himself, ver. 1, 2, 6 — 15. and 
 for reformation of, and prosperity to the chuTch, which 
 had been hurt by his sin, ver. 18, 19. (3.) His sincere 
 purposes of heart, to improve God^ favours to himself, in 
 promoting the instruction of others, and in giving them 
 an honourable pattern of an exact celebration of God's 
 
 public worship, ver. 13, 14, 15, 16, 19. If While I sing 
 
 this penitential psalm, let my heart be filled with clear, 
 but evangelic views of my aggravated, my unnumbered 
 transgressions ; — and with deep sorrow and remorse for 
 them, let me pour forth supplications, strong cries, and 
 tears, to Him who is able to forgive all mine iniquities, 
 and to deliver me from eveiy corruption. Let me wash 
 myself in Jesus 1 blood, as the fountain opened to men for 
 sin and for uncleanness. 
 
 To the chief Musician i a Psalm of David, when 
 Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he 
 had gone in unto Bath-sheba. 
 
 1 After thy loving-kindness, Lord, 
 
 have mercy upon me : 
 For thy compassions great, blot out 
 all mine iniquity : 
 
 2 Me cleanse from sin, and throughly wash 
 
 from mine iniquity : 
 
 3 For my transgressions I confess ; 
 
 my sin I ever see. 
 
 4 'Gainst thee, thee only, have I sinn'd, 
 
 in thy sight done this ill ; 
 That when thou speak'st thou may'st be 
 and clear in judging still. [just, 
 
 H 
 
134 PSALM LI. 
 
 5 Behold I in iniquity- 
 
 was form'd the womb within ; 
 My mother also me conceiv'd 
 in guiltiness and sin. 
 
 6 Behold, thou in the inward parts 
 
 with truth delighted art ; 
 And wisdom thou shalt make me know 
 within the hidden part. 
 
 7 Do thou with hyssop sprinkle me, 
 
 I shall be cleansed so ; 
 Yea, wash thou me, and then I shall 
 be whiter than the snow. 
 
 8 Of gladness and joy fulness 
 
 make me to hear the voice ; 
 That so these very bones which thou 
 hast broken may rejoice. 
 
 9 All mine iniquities blot out, 
 
 thy face hide from my sin. 
 
 10 Create a clean heart, Lord, renew 
 
 a right sp'rit me within. 
 
 11 Cast me- not from thy sight, nor take 
 
 thy Holy Sp'rit away. 
 
 12 Restore me thy salvation's joy ; 
 
 with thy free Sp'rit me stay. 
 
 13 Then will I teach thy ways unto 
 
 those that transgressors be ; 
 And those that sinners are shall then 
 be turned unto thee. 
 
 14 O God, of my salvation God, 
 
 me from blood-guiltiness 
 
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 PSALM LI. 135 
 
 Set free ; then shall my tongue aloud 
 sing of thy righteousness. 
 
 15 My closed lips, O Lord, by thee 
 
 let them be opened ; 
 Then shall thy praises by my mouth 
 abroad be published. 
 
 1 6 For thou desir'st not sacrifice, 
 
 else would I give it thee ; 
 Nor wilt thou with burnt offering 
 at all delighted be. 
 
 17 A broken spirit is to God 
 
 a pleasing sacrifice : 
 A broken and a contrite heart, 
 Lord, thou wilt not despise. 
 
 18 Shew kindness, and do good, O Lord, 
 
 to Sion thine own hill : 
 The walls of thy Jerusalem 
 build up of thy good will. 
 
 19 Then righteous ofF'rings shall thee please, 
 
 and ofF'rings burnt, which they 
 With whole burnt- offrings, and with 
 shall on thine altar lay. [calves, 
 
 PSALM LII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to Doeg the Edomite, who inform- 
 ed Saul, how Ahimelech the high priest had entertained 
 David and his servants, and in consequence thereof, had 
 murdered Ahimelech and above fourscore other priests. 2 
 Sam. xxii. Here (I.) David charges Doeg, that notwith- 
 standing of the manifested and everlasting goodness of God, 
 he gloried in his malice, craft, cruelty, and other wicked- 
 ness, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) By the spirit of prophecy, he con- 
 
136 PSALM LII. 
 
 drmnshim for his wickedness, to be pluckt from his dwell- 
 ing, and rooted out of the land of the living, to the great 
 joy of the fearers of God, ver. 6, 7. (3 ) He comforts 
 himself in the everlasting mercy of God, and -with the 
 assured hopes, that he should yet praise him for his kind- 
 ness, ver. 8, 9.-« — ^[ Learn, () my soul, to detest all 
 deceit and cruelty. Learn to imitate the goodness of 
 Ob r l, which endureth continually: and while friends are 
 cut orTor foes prevail, let me live by faith, on a gracious 
 God, as my All and in All. 
 
 To the chief Musician, Maschtt, a Psalm of 
 David, when Doeg the Edomite came and 
 told Saul, and said unto him, David is come 
 to the house of Ahimelech. 
 
 1 Why dost thou boast, O mighty man, 
 
 of mischief and of ill ? 
 The goodness of Almighty God 
 endureth ever still. 
 
 2 Thy tongue mischievous calumnies 
 
 deviseth suhtilely, 
 Like to a razor sharp to cut, 
 working deceitfully. 
 
 3 111 more than good, and more than truth 
 
 thou lovest to speak wrong: 
 
 4 Thou lovest all-devouring words, 
 
 O thou deceitful tongue. 
 
 5 So God shall thee destroy for aye, 
 
 remove thee, pluck thee out 
 Quite from thy house, out of the land 
 of life he shall thee root. 
 
 6 The righteous shall it see, and fear, 
 
 and laugh at him they shall : 
 
PSALM LII. 137 
 
 7 Lo, this the man is, that did not 
 
 make God his strength at all: 
 But he in his abundant wealth 
 
 his confidence did place ; 
 And he took strength unto himself 
 
 from his own wickedness. 
 
 8 But I am in the house of God 
 
 like to an olive green : 
 My confidence for ever hath 
 upon God's mercy heen. 
 
 9 And I for ever will thee praise, 
 
 because thou hast done this : 
 I on thy name will wait ; for good 
 before thy saints it is. 
 
 PSALM LIIL 
 
 This Psalm is much the same as the 14th. It speaks 
 (1 . ) Humbling convictions of their sinfulness of nature and 
 practice, to ail men, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) Fearful terrors to 
 them who persecute and oppress the people of God, ver. 
 4, 5. (3.) Abundant comfort, in the salvation of God, 
 
 to his persecuted saints, ver. 5, 6. *Jf Learn, my soul, 
 
 frequently to review ifliy original and contracted filthincss. 
 Admire the patience and mercy of God towards mankind. 
 Trust not in man, for wherein is he to be accounted of! 
 In the full absurance of faith, wait patiently for God's 
 salvation. 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Mahalnth, Maschil. 
 a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 That there is not a God, the fool 
 doth in his heart conclude : 
 They are corrupt, their works are vile, 
 not one of them doth good. 
 II 2 
 
13S PSALM LIII. 
 
 2 The Lord upon the sons of men 
 
 from heav'n did cast his eyes, 
 To see if any one there was 
 that sought God and was wise. 
 
 3 They altogether filthy are, 
 
 • they all are backward gone ; 
 And there is none that doeth good, 
 no, not so much as one. 
 
 4 These workers of iniquity, 
 
 do they not know at all, 
 That they my people eat as bread, 
 and on God do not call ? 
 
 5 Ev'n there they were afraid, and stood 
 
 with trembling all dismay'd, 
 Whereas there was no cause at all 
 
 why they should be afraid : 
 For God his bones that thee besieg'd 
 
 hath scatter'd all abroad ; 
 Thou hast confounded them, for they 
 
 despised are of God. 
 
 6 Let Isr'el's help from Sion come : 
 
 when back the Lord shall bring 
 His captives, Jacob shall rejoice, 
 and Israel shall sing. 
 
 PSALM LIV. 
 
 This Psalm was composed when the Ziphitet, men of 
 the same tribe with David, instigated Saul to destroy him, 
 
 and directed him how to accomplish it, 1 Sam', nrfii. xxvi. 
 It contains (1.) David's Itrong criei i<> hi* God* that he 
 would save and judge him, and hear his requests, ver. 1, 2. 
 
PSALM LIV. 139 
 
 (2.) Bitter complaints of the oppression, and the im- 
 piety of his enemies, ver. 3. (3.) His triumphant con- 
 solation of himself, in the view of what God was to him, 
 and would do for him, — intermixed with holy resolu- 
 tions to praise him for his kindness, ver. 4 — 7. ^f 
 
 While Satan, and my lusts, and the men of this world, 
 unite to destroy me, let me call on God. Let me be 
 strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Let 
 me rejoice in Him, who hath delivered, doth deliver, and 
 in whom I trust that He will deliver me. 
 
 To the chief Musician, on Necjinoth, Maschil, 
 a Psalm of David, whew the Ziphims came 
 and said to Saul, Doth not David hide him- 
 self with us ? 
 
 1 Save me, O God, by thy great name, 
 
 and judge me by thy strength : 
 
 2 My prayer hear, O God ; give ear 
 
 unto my words at length. 
 
 3 For they that strangers are to me 
 
 do up against me rise ; 
 Oppressors seek my soul, and God 
 set not before their eyes. 
 
 4 The Lord my God my helper is, 
 
 lo, therefore I am bold : 
 He taketh part with every one 
 that doth my soul uphold. 
 
 5 Unto mine enemies he shall 
 
 mischief and ill repay : 
 O for thy truth's sake cut them off, 
 and sweep them clean away. 
 f> I will a sacrifice to thee 
 
 give with free willingness ; 
 
140 PSALM LIV. 
 
 Thy name, O Lord, because 'tis good, 
 
 with praise I will confess. 
 7 For he hath me delivered 
 
 from all adversities ; 
 And his desire mine eye hath seen 
 
 upon mine enemies. 
 
 PSALM LV. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned by David, when he 
 fled from Jerusalem, for fear of Absalom his son, 2 $n$n. 
 xv. xvi. Observe (1.) David^ earnest prayers, for help 
 and favour from God, amidst his great oppression, griefs, 
 and fears, ver. I — 8. (2) His requests for the just 
 manifestation of God's vengeance, in the dispersion and 
 destruction of his enemies who, in Jerusalem, particular- 
 ly Ahithophel, had behaved in so base and treacherous a 
 manner, ver. 9 — 15. (3.) Resolved on frequent and fer- 
 vent prayer, he encourages himself and friends to trust in 
 God, for support, and deliverance, and for the speedy de- 
 struction of their enemies, however deceitful and bloody, 
 
 ver. 16 — 23 ^f While I sing, behold my soul, as in 
 
 a glass, how Jesus our Redeemer was hated, was betray- 
 ed and murdered by his brethren of Judah, at Jerusalem, 
 and how the fearful vengeance of the Almighty overtook 
 them on that account. And if I am oppressed, defamed, 
 or persecuted, that I know not whether to flee : If in 
 cities, or in particular fiiends, wickedness and malice dis- 
 cover themselves, let me study resignation to the disposals 
 of providence, and call upon God, in the assured hope* 
 that He will answer in due time. Let me cast all my 
 wants and burdens on him, who is my God, that doth me 
 save. 
 
 To the chief Musician, on Neginoth, JIaschil, 
 
 a Psalm of David. 
 1 Lord hear my prayer, hide not thyself, 
 from my entreating voice: 
 
PSALM LV. 141 
 
 2 Attend and hear me ; in my plaint 
 
 I mourn and make a norse. 
 
 3 Because of th' en'my's voice, and for 
 
 lewd men's oppression great: 
 On me they cast iniquity, 
 and they in wrath me hate. 
 
 4 Sore pain'd within me is my heart : 
 
 death's terrors on me fall. 
 
 5 On me comes trembling, fear and dread 
 
 o'erwhelmed me withal. 
 
 6 O that I, like a dove, had wings, 
 
 said I, then would I flee 
 Far hence, that I might find a place 
 where I in rest might be. 
 
 7 Lo, then far off I wander would, 
 
 and in the desert stay ; 
 
 8 From windy storm and tempest I 
 
 would haste to 'scape away. 
 
 9 O Lord, on them destruction bring, 
 
 and do their tongues divide ; 
 For in the city violence 
 and strife I have espy'd. 
 
 10 They day and night upon the walls 
 
 do go about it round : 
 There mischief is, and sorrow there 
 in midst of it is found. 
 
 1 1 Abundant wickedness there is 
 
 within her inward part; 
 And from her streets decei tf ulness 
 and guile do not depart. 
 
142 PSALM LV. 
 
 1 2 He was no foe that me reproach 'd, 
 
 then that endure I could ; 
 Nor hater that did gainst me boast, 
 from him me hid I would. 
 
 13 But thou, man, who mine equal, guide, 
 
 and mine acquaintance wast : 
 
 14 We join'd sweet counsels, to God's house 
 
 in company w r e past. 
 
 1 5 Let death upon them seize, and down 
 
 let them go quick to hell ; 
 For wickedness doth much abound 
 among them where they dwell. 
 1G I'll call on God: God will me save. 
 
 17 I'll pray and make a noise 
 
 At evening, morning, and at noon ; 
 and he shall hear my voice. 
 
 18 He hath my soul delivered, 
 
 that it in peace might be 
 From battle that against me was, 
 for many were with me. 
 
 19 The Lord shall hear and them afflict, 
 
 of old who hath abode : 
 Because they never changes have, 
 therefore they fear not God. 
 
 20 'Gainst those that were at peace with him 
 
 he hath put forth his hand : 
 Plie covenant that he had made, 
 by breaking he profau'd. 
 
 21 More smooth than butter were his words, 
 
 while in his heart was war; 
 
PSALM LV. H3 
 
 His speeches were more soft than oil, 
 and yet drawn swords they are, 
 
 22 Cast thou thy hurden on the Lord, 
 
 and he shall thee sustain ; 
 Yea, he shall cause the righteous man 
 unmoved to remain. 
 
 23 But thou, O Lord my God, those men 
 
 in justice shalt o'erthrow, 
 And in destruction's dungeon dark 
 at last shalt lay them low : 
 
 The bloody and deceitful men 
 shall not live half their days : 
 
 But upon thee with confidence 
 I will depend always. 
 
 PSALM LVI. 
 
 This Psalm was penned by David, when the Philis- 
 tines apprehended him in Gath, 1 Sam. xxi. ver. 10 — 
 15. And contains (1.) His earnest supplications to 
 God, for merciful protection and deliverance from his 
 enemies, who were barbarous, powerful, crafty, mali- 
 cious, and restless, ver. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7. (2) His assured 
 confidence in God, as his own God, who hath spoken 
 good concerning him, and took particular notice of his 
 grievances, ver. 3, 4, 8, 11. (3.) Firm hopes, that his 
 prayers should issue in the defeat of his enemies, and 
 that his faith would set him above the slavish fears of 
 men, ver. 9 — 11. and that while he paid his vows to 
 God, he should have farther occasion to praise the Lord, 
 for what he had done, and would do for him, ver. 12, 13. 
 
 *|[ Thus, let me, in all my straits, have recourse io 
 
 God. While his promises remain infallible, let me re- 
 joice therein, and without anxiety cheerfully expect the 
 fulfilment thereof. 
 
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144 PSALM LV1. 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Jonath-elem-recho- 
 Jtim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines 
 took him in Gath. 
 
 1 Shew mercy, Lord, to me, for man 
 
 would swallow me outright; 
 He me oppresseth, while he doth 
 against me daily fight. 
 
 2 They daily would me swallow up 
 
 that hate me spitefully ; 
 For they he many that do fight 
 against me, O most High. 
 
 3 When Fin afraid I'll trust in thee: 
 
 4 In God I'll praise his word; 
 
 I will not fear what flesh can do, 
 my trust is in the Lord. 
 
 5 Each day they wrest my words ; their 
 
 'gainst me are all for ill. [thoughts 
 
 6 They meet, they lurk, they mark my steps, 
 
 waiting my soul to kill. 
 
 7 But shall they hy iniquity 
 
 escape thy judgments so ? 
 
 O God, with indignation down 
 
 do thou the people throw. 
 
 8 My wandVings all what they have been 
 
 thou know'st their number took ; 
 Into thy bottle put my tears: 
 are they not in thy book? 
 
 9 My foes shall, when I cry, turn back; 
 
 I know'tf God is for me. 
 
PSALM LVL 145 
 
 1 In God his word I'll praise ; his word 
 
 in God shall praised he. 
 
 11 In God I trust; I will not fear 
 
 what man can do to me. 
 
 12 Thy vows upon me are, O God: 
 
 I'll render praise to thee. 
 
 13 Wilt thou not, who from death me sav'd, 
 
 my feet from falls keep free, 
 To walk before God in the light 
 of those that living be. 
 
 PSALM LVII. 
 
 This Psalm was penned by David, when he fled from 
 Saul in the cave, 1 Sam. xxiv. And contains (1.) David's 
 earnest betaking of himself to God, upon whom all his 
 dependence was fixed ; towards whom all his desires were 
 bent; and from whom only he expected relief for mercy 
 amidst his great troubles, ver. 1, 2. (2.) His complaints 
 of the cruelty, malice, and calumnious deceit of his inve- 
 terate enemies, ver. 3, 4, 6. (3.) His believing triumph 
 in God, in which he prepares himself for praising God, 
 excites himself to it, delights himself in it, and furnisheth 
 himself with matter for it, ver. 7 — 10. (4.) Conscious of 
 his own inability to praise God enough, he leaves it on 
 
 God, to exalt and glorify himself, ver. 5 — 11. *|[ While 
 
 I sing, let me cry loud for mercy, let me lay my spiritual 
 and temporal adversities before the Lord; and let me 
 triumph in the God of my salvation, and employ him to 
 glorify his name in all the earth. 
 
 To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of 
 David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. 
 
 1 Be merciful to me, O God ; 
 thy mercy unto me 
 
 i 
 
•146 PSALM LVIL 
 
 Do thou extend; because iny soul 
 
 doth put her trust in thee : 
 Yen, in the shadow of thy wings 
 
 my refuge i will place, 
 Until these sad calamities 
 
 do wholly overpass. 
 
 2 My cry 1 will cause to ascend 
 
 unto the Lord most high ; 
 To God, who doth all things for me 
 perform most perfectly. 
 
 3 From heav'n he shall send down, and me 
 
 from his reproach defend 
 That would devour me: God his trath 
 and mercy forth shall send. 
 
 4 My soul among fierce lions is, 
 
 I firebrands live among, 
 Men's sons, whose teetii are spears and 
 a sharp sword is their tongue. [darts, 
 
 5 Be thou exalted very high 
 
 above the heav'ns, O.God; 
 Let thou thy glory be advanc d 
 o'er all the earth abroad. 
 
 6 My soul's bowed down ; for they a net 
 
 have laid my steps to snare : 
 Into the pit which they have digg'd 
 for me they fallen are. 
 
 7 My heart is fix'd, my heart is fix'd, 
 
 O God ; 111 sing and praise. 
 
 8 My glory wake ; wake psalt'ry, harp; 
 
 myself I'll early raise. 
 
PSALM LVIL 147 
 
 9 I'll praise thee 'mong the people, Lord ; 
 'mon^ nations singr will 'I: 
 1 For great to heav'n thy mercy is, 
 
 thy truth is to the sky. 
 1 1 O Lord, exalted be thy name 
 above the heav'ns to stand: 
 Do thou^thy glory far advance 
 above both sea and land. 
 
 PSALM LVIII. 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed by David when 
 Saul carried on some kind of legal prosecution against 
 him, which is not mentioned in the history of his reign. 
 Here (1.) He describes the corruption of these judges' 
 government in neglecting to do justice, and in readiness 
 to do injustice, — and the corruption of their nature, 
 with malice, falsehood, and obstinate untractableness, 
 ver. 1 — 5. (2) He prays that God would disable them 
 to perpetrate mischief, would defeat their projects, and 
 weaken their influence, ver. 6 — 8. (3.) He predicts 
 their ruin — calculated to promote the comfort of the 
 
 godly, and the conviction of sinners. ^[ While I sing, 
 
 let me search out my corruptions, and bewail my obsti- 
 nate refusals of Jesus Chiist, and the counsels of his word. 
 Let me dread the speedj r , but awful vengeance of God, if 
 I regard iniquity in my heart, or indulge it in my life. 
 
 To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam 
 of David. 
 
 1 Do ye, O congregation 
 
 indeed speak righteousness ? 
 O ye that are the sons of men, 
 judge ye with uprightness ? 
 
 2 iea, ev'n within your very hearts 
 
 ye wickedness have done ; 
 
148 PSALM LVIII. 
 
 And ye the viience of your hands 
 do weigh the earth upon. 
 
 3 The wicked men estranged are, 
 
 ev'n from the very womh; 
 They, speaking lies, do stray as soon 
 as to the world they come. 
 
 4 Unto a serpent's poison like 
 
 their poison doth appear; 
 Yea, they are like the adder deaf, 
 that closely stops her ear; 
 
 5 That so she may not hear the voice 
 
 of one that charm her would, 
 No, not though he most cunning were 
 
 and charm most wisely could. 
 G 7 heir teeth, O God, within their mouth 
 
 break thou in pieces small; 
 The great teeth break thou out, O Lord, 
 
 of these young lions all. 
 
 7 Let thorn like waters melt away, 
 
 which downward still do flow: 
 In pieces cut his arrows all, 
 when he shall bend his bow. 
 
 8 Like to a snail that melts away, 
 
 let each of them be gone; 
 Like woman's birth untimely, that 
 they never see the sun. 
 
 9 He shall them take away before 
 
 your pots the thorns can find, 
 Both living, and in fury great, 
 as with a stormy wind. 
 
PSALM LVIII. 149 
 
 1 The righteous when he vengeance sees, 
 
 he shall be joyful then ; 
 The righteous one shall wash his feet 
 in "blood of wicked men. 
 
 1 1 So men shall say, The righteous man 
 
 reward shall never miss : 
 
 And verily upon the earth 
 
 a God to judge there is. 
 
 PSALM LIX. 
 
 This Psalm was penned by David when Saul sent mes- 
 sengers to watch his house, in order to kill him, 1 Sam. xix. 
 In it, as in the seven immediately preceding, we have, (1.) 
 David's bitter complaints of his enemies, as wicked, bar- 
 barous, malicious, and atheistical, ver. 1 — 7. (2.) His 
 predictory praj-ers that God would expose these enemies to 
 contempt and derision; make them standing monuments of 
 his just indignation; deal with them according to their 
 sin<= ; and consume them in his wrath ; and even render their 
 sin their punishment, ver. 8 — 15. (3.) His holy resolutions 
 to wait upon God, till his judgments should be executed 
 on them, and then to praise him for his favours, ver. 9, 10, 
 
 16, 17. Tf While I sing, let me think of the opposition 
 
 made to David's Lord, and of the unrelenting vengeance 
 which hath overtaken his enemies, Jewish and Heathen, 
 and shall overtake his Antichristian and other opposers. 
 While his honours are trampled under foot, let me wait 
 on, and trust in God, that at last I may join in the Hal- 
 lelujahs of his people, when the smoke of his enemies' 
 torment ascendeth up for ever and ever. 
 
 To the chief Musician, Al-tascith, Michtam of 
 David; when Saul sent, and they watched the 
 house to kill him. 
 
 1 My God, deliver me from those 
 that are mine enemies; 
 
150 PSALM LIX. 
 
 And do thou me defend from those 
 that up against me rise. 
 
 2 Do thou deliver me from them 
 
 that work iniquity; 
 And give me safety from the men 
 of Moody cruelty. 
 
 3 For, lo, they for my soul lay wait : 
 
 the mighty do combine 
 Against me, Lord; not for my fault, 
 nor any sin of mine. 
 
 4 They run, and, without fault in me, 
 
 themselves do ready make : 
 Awake to meet me with thy help; 
 and do thou notice take. 
 
 5 Awake therefore, Lord God of Hosts, 
 
 thou G<d of Israel, 
 To visit heathen all : spare none 
 that wickedly rebel. 
 At evening they go to and fro; 
 
 they make great noise and sound, 
 Like to a dog, and often walk 
 about the city round. 
 
 7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth, 
 
 and in their lips are swords : 
 For they do say thus, Who is he 
 that now doth hear our words ? 
 
 8 But tliou, O Lonl, shalt laugh at them 
 
 and all the heathen mock. 
 
 9 While he's in pow'r I'll wait on thee; 
 
 for God is my high rock. 
 
PSALM LIX. 151 
 
 1 He of my mercy that is God 
 
 betimes shall me prevent ; 
 Upon mine en'mies God shall let 
 me see mine heart's content. 
 
 11 Them slay not, lest my folk forget ; 
 
 but scatter them abroad 
 By thy strong pow'r ; and bring them 
 O thou our shield and God. [down, 
 
 12 For their mouth's sin, and for the words 
 
 that from their lips do fly, 
 Let them be taken in their pride ; 
 because they curse and lie. 
 
 13 In wrath consume them, them consume, 
 
 that so they may not be: 
 And that in Jacob God doth rule 
 
 to th' earth's ends let them see. 
 J 4 At ev'ning let thou them return, 
 
 making great noise and sound. 
 Like to a dog, and often walk 
 
 about the city round. 
 
 15 And let them wander up and down, 
 
 in seeking food to eat ; 
 And let them grudge when they shall not 
 be satisfy 'd with meat. 
 
 16 But of thy pow'r I'll sing aloud ; 
 
 at morn thy mercy praise : 
 
 For thou to me my refuge wast, 
 
 and tow'r in troublous days. 
 
 17 Gud, thou art my strength, I will 
 
 sing praises unto thee ; 
 
152 PSALM LIX. 
 
 For God is my defence, a God 
 of mercy unto me. 
 
 PSALM LX. 
 
 This Psalm was penned by David, during his wars with 
 the Syrians and Edomites, 2 Sam. viii. Here(l.) Hebe- 
 wails the tokens of God's displeasure with Israel, in the 
 breaking and disjointing of the nation under Saul and 
 Ishbosheth, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) In thankful contemplation of 
 the late revival he had given to their affairs by his own 
 accession to the throne, and victories over the Philistines, 
 Moabites, &c. he beseeches God to grant them victory over, 
 and rest from, all their other enemies, ver. 4, 5. (3.) In 
 the confident expectation of God's fulfilment of his promises 
 and along with importunate supplication, he expresseth his 
 triumphant hopes that God would quickly subdue every 
 enemy, the fortified cities of Edom not excepted, ver. 6 — 
 
 12. ^[ In all my distressed cases, let me rejoice in the 
 
 Banner, the Ensign given and displayed to the nations; 
 and in the faith of God's promise, let me firmly expect 
 victory over every spiritual foe, and rejoice in hope of the 
 glory of God, the full enjoyment of the Canaan that is 
 abo ve. 
 
 2o the chief Musician, upon Shushan-cduth, 
 Michtam of David, to teach, when he strove 
 with Aram-naharaim, and with Aram-zobah, 
 when Joab returned, a?id smote of Edom in 
 the valley of Salt, twelve thousand. 
 
 1 O Lord, thou hast rejected us, 
 
 and scatter'd us abroad : 
 Thou justly hast displeased been ; 
 return to us, O God. 
 
 2 The earth to tremble thou hast made; 
 
 therein didst breaches make. 
 
PSALM LX. 153 
 
 Do fiiou thereof the breaches heal, 
 because the land doth shake. 
 
 3 Unto thy people thou hard things 
 
 hast shew'd, and on them sent ; 
 And thou hast caused us to drink 
 wine of astonishment. 
 
 4 And yet a banner thou hast giv'n 
 
 to them who thee do fear ; 
 That it by them, because of truth, 
 displayed may appear. 
 
 5 That thy beloved people may 
 
 deliver'd be from thrall, 
 Save with the pow'r of thy right hand, 
 and hear me when 1 call. 
 
 6 God in his holiness hath spoke ; 
 
 herein I will take pleasure : 
 Shechem I will divide, and forth 
 will Succoth's valley measure. 
 
 7 Gilead I claim as mine by right; 
 
 Manasseh mine shall be ; 
 Ephraim is of mine head the strength ; 
 Judah gives laws for me ; 
 
 8 Moab's my washing-pot ; my shoe 
 
 Til over Edom throw ; 
 
 And over Palestina's land 
 
 I will in triumph go. 
 
 9 O who is he will bring me to 
 
 the city fortify 'd ? 
 O who is he that to the land 
 of Edom will me guide ? 
 
 12 
 
154 PSALM LX. 
 
 1 O God, which hadest us cast off, 
 
 this thing wilt thou not do ? 
 Ev'n thou, O God, which didest not 
 forth with our armies go ? 
 
 1 1 Help us from trouble ; for the help 
 
 is vain which man supplies. 
 
 1 2 Thro' God we'll do great acts ; he shall 
 
 tread down our enemies. 
 
 PSALM LXI. 
 
 Here (1.) David, in commemorating what the Lord had 
 formerly done for him, and in the faith of what he had 
 promised, cries to God for comfort and protection amidst 
 great troubles, ver. 1, 4. (2.) In the view of what God 
 had and would for ever do for him, he supplicates necessary 
 mercies, and resolves on everlasting praise and thanksgiving 
 
 to God ashisboundenduty, ver. 5 — 8. If l^o may all 
 
 providences, distressful or smiling, lead my soul to a thankful 
 panting for God, as my all and in all. 
 
 To the chief * Musician, upon Neginoth, a Psalm 
 of David. 
 
 1 O God, give ear unto my cry ; 
 
 unto my pray'r attend. 
 
 2 From the utmost corner of the land 
 
 my cry to thee I'll send. 
 What time my heart is overwhelm 'd, 
 
 and in perplexity, 
 Do thou me lead unto the Rock 
 
 that higher is than I. 
 
 3 For thou hast for my refuge heen 
 
 a shelter )>y thy pow r ; 
 
PSALM LXI. 155 
 
 And for defence against my foes 
 thou hast been a strong tow'r. 
 
 4 Within thy tabernacle I 
 
 for ever will abide ; 
 And under covert of thy wings 
 with confidence me hide. 
 
 5 For thou the vows that I did make 
 
 O Lord my God, didst hear : 
 Thou hast giv'n me the heritage 
 of those thy name that fear. 
 
 6 A life prolong'd for many days 
 
 thou to the king shalt give ; 
 Like many generations be 
 
 the years which he shall live. 
 
 7 He in God's presence his abode 
 
 for evermore shall have : 
 O do thou truth and mercy both 
 prepare that may him save. 
 
 8 And so will I perpetually 
 
 sin|f praise unto thy name ; 
 That having made my vows, I may 
 each day perform the same. 
 
 PSALM LXII. 
 
 In this Psalm (1.) David solemnly avows his manifold 
 relations to (iod, his composed dependence on, fixed trust 
 in, and quiet waiting tor (iod; and his hopes of the ruin 
 of his enemies, ver. 1 — 7. (2.) He earnestly encourageth 
 others to trust in, and call on God, who is infinite in power, 
 mercy, and justice; and to beware of trusting in men, or 
 in outward riches or honours* which are deceitful, and un- 
 
156 PSALM LXII. 
 
 substantial, ver. 8 — 1 2. "|f While I sing, go thou, my 
 
 soul, and do likewise. Be weaned from all dependence on 
 creatures; but cleave to, and depend on this all-sufficient 
 Jehovah, as answerable to all thy needs, — all thy desires, 
 — all thy enjoying powers, for time, and for eternity. — 
 Then, () how fixed in safety ! and how filled with the con- 
 solations of Christ ! 
 
 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun 9 a Psalm 
 of David. 
 
 1 My soul with expectation 
 
 depends on God indeed ; 
 My strength and my salvation doth 
 from him alone proceed. 
 
 2 He only my salvation is, 
 
 and my strong rock is he : 
 He only is my sure defence ; 
 much mov'd I shall not be. 
 
 3 How long will ye against a man 
 
 plot mischief? ye shall all 
 
 Be slain ; ye as a tott'ring fence 
 
 shall he, and bowing wail. 
 
 4 They only plot to cast him down 
 
 from his excellency : 
 They joy in lies ; with mouth they bless, 
 but they curse inwardly. 
 
 5 My soul, wait thou with patience 
 
 upon thy God alone ; 
 On him dependeth all my hope 
 and expectation. 
 G He only my salvation is, 
 
 and my strong rock is lie ; 
 
PSALM LXIL 157 
 
 He only is my sure defence : 
 I shall not moved be. 
 
 7 In God my glory placed Is, 
 
 and my salvation sure; 
 In God the rock is of my strength, 
 my refuge most secure. 
 
 8 Ye people, place your confidence 
 
 in him continually; 
 Before him pour ye out your heart: 
 God is our refuge high. 
 
 9 Surely mean men are vanity, 
 
 and great men are a lie; 
 In balance laid, they wholly are 
 
 more light than vanity. 
 J Trust ye not in oppression, 
 
 in robb'ry be not vain; 
 On wealth set not your hearts, when as 
 
 increased is your gain. 
 
 1 1 God hath it spoken once to me, 
 
 yea, this I heard again, 
 That power to Almighty God 
 alone doth appertain. 
 
 12 Yea, mercy also unto thee 
 
 belongs, O Lord, alone : 
 For thou according to his work 
 rewardest ev'ry one. 
 
 PSALM LXIII. 
 
 This Psalm was penned by David while he hid himself 
 from the fury of Saul, in the wilderness of Judah, 1 Sam. 
 xxii. 5. — or xxiii. 14, 21, 2.3, — or xxiv. 1. Or when he 
 
158 PSALM LXIII. 
 
 fled from Absalom, 2 Sam. xv. xvi. We have (1.) His 
 strong faith, working in ardent desires, after the most fa- 
 miliar fellowship with God, in public ordinances, ver. 1, 
 2. (2.) His superlative estimation of God, issuing in 
 hearty resolutions to be for ever employed in his praise, 
 ver. 3, 4. (3.) His heart-ravishing satisfaction in God, 
 amidst secret and fixed meditation on his excellencies and 
 love, ver. 5, 6. (4.) His joyful dependence on God, 
 as his Saviour and Portion, ver. 7, 8 (5.) His holy triumph 
 in God, as his preserver, and the destroyer of his enemies, 
 
 ver. 9 — 11. Tf While I sing these high praises of God, 
 
 let my soul be strong in the faith, giving glory to God ; 
 embracing the promise of Himself, and calling all the ful- 
 ness of the Godhead my own. Let no guile, no corrup- 
 tion, no carnal care enervate or damp my inward powers. 
 But let all be opened, be wide stretched, to grasp my infi- 
 nite All, the great I Am. 
 
 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilder- 
 ness ofjudah. 
 
 1 Lord, thee my God, I'll early seek: 
 
 my soul doth thirst for thee ; 
 My flesh longs in a dry parch'd land, 
 wherein no waters be : 
 
 2 That I thy power may behold, 
 
 and brightness of thy face, 
 As I have seen thee heretofore 
 within thy holy place. 
 
 3 Since better is thy love than life, 
 
 my lips thee praise shall give. 
 
 4 I in thy name will lift my hands, 
 
 and bless thee while I live. 
 
 5 Ev'n as with marrow and with fat 
 
 my soul shall filled be; 
 
PSALM LXIII. 159 
 
 Then shall my mouth with joyful lips 
 sing praises unto thee : 
 
 6 When I do thee upon my bed 
 
 remember with delight, 
 And when on thee I meditate 
 
 in watches of the night. 
 In shadow of thy wings I'll joy; 
 
 for thou mine help hast been. 
 
 8 My soul thee follows hard; and me 
 
 thy right hand doth sustain. 
 
 9 Who seek my soul to spill shall sink 
 
 down to earths lowest room. 
 
 10 They by the sword shall be cut off, 
 
 and foxes' prey become. 
 
 1 1 Yet shall the king in God rejoice, 
 
 and each one glory shall 
 That swear by him: but stopp'd shall be 
 the mouth of liars all. 
 
 PSALM LXIV. 
 
 This Psalm contains (1 ) David's earnest supplications 
 for preservation from his enemies, who were so spiteful in 
 their calumnious reproaches, so close and subtile in their 
 malicious plots, and so industrious and active in executing 
 their ciuel projects, ver. 1 — 6. (2.) His predictions, that 
 God, by just vengeance, would quickly render these ene- 
 mies a terror to themselves and others, and an occasion of 
 
 holy joy and confidence to the saints, ver. 7 — 1U. 
 
 If While I sing, let me commit my spiritual enemies into 
 the hand of God, who is able to destroy them, and wfU 
 quickly, to my everlasting comfort, tread them all under 
 my feet. 
 
1G0 PSALM LXIV. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 When I lo thee my prayer make, 
 
 Lord, to my voice give ear; 
 My life save from the enemy, 
 of whom I stand in fear. 
 
 2 Me from their secret counsel hide 
 
 who do live wickedly; 
 From insurrection of those men 
 that work iniquity. 
 
 3 Who do their tongues with malice whet, 
 
 and make them cut like swords; 
 In whose bent hows are arrows set, 
 ev'n sharp and hitler words: 
 
 4 That they may at the perfect man 
 
 in secret aim their sfcot; 
 Yea, suddenly they dare at him 
 to shoot, and fear it not. 
 
 5 In ill encourage they themselves, 
 
 and their snares close do lay: 
 Together conference they have ; 
 Who shall them see ? they say, 
 
 6 They have search 'd out iniquities, 
 
 a perfect search they keep : 
 Of each of them the inward thought, 
 and very heart is deep. 
 
 7 God shall an arrow shoot at them, 
 
 and wound them suddenly: 
 
 8 So their own tongue shall them confound; 
 
 all who them soo shall fly. 
 
PSALM LXIV. 161 
 
 9 And on all men a fear shall fall, 
 God's works they shall declare ; 
 For they shall wisely notice take 
 what these his doings are. 
 
 10 In God the righteous shall rejoice, 
 and trust upon his might ; 
 Yea, they shall greatly glory all 
 in heart that are upright. 
 
 PSALM LKV. 
 
 Here we are directed to praise God, (1.) For his kindness 
 manifested in his kingdom of grace, in hearing prayers, in 
 pardoning iniquities, in satisfying the souls of his people 
 with his blessings, and in protecting and supporting them 
 in every exigence, ver. 1 — 5. (2 ) For his kindness in the 
 kingdom of providence, infixing the mountains, in calming 
 the seas, in preserving the regular succession of day and 
 night, and in rendering the fields fruitful, and the flocks 
 
 numerous and happy, ver. 6 — 13. ^f While I sing, let 
 
 praise wait in my soul for the Lord, and let me pour out 
 my heart before him. Under deep sense of guilt and 
 pollution, let me believe his unbounded forgiveness and 
 sanctifying influence. Let me come even to his seat and 
 enjoy ravishing fellowship with him. Let all my confidence 
 be fixed on him, and even in the blessings of providence, 
 let me discern the exceeding riches of his grace. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm and Song of 
 David. 
 
 1 Praise waits for thee in Sion, Lord: 
 
 to thee vows paid shall he. 
 
 2 O thou that hearer art of pray'r, 
 
 all flesh shall come to thee. 
 
\62 PSALM LXV. 
 
 3 Iniquities I must confess, 
 
 prevail against me do : 
 But as for our transgressions, 
 them purge away shalt thou. 
 
 4 Bless'd is the man whom thou dost choose, 
 
 and mak'st approach to thee, 
 That he within thy courts, O Lord, 
 
 may still a dweller be : 
 We surely shall be satisfy' d 
 
 with thy abundant grace, 
 And with the goodness of thy house, 
 
 ev'n of thy holy place. 
 
 5 O God of our salvation, 
 
 thou in thy righteousness, 
 By fearful works unto our pray'rs 
 
 thine answer dost express : 
 Therefore the ends of all the earth, 
 
 and those afar that be 
 Upon the sea, their confidence, 
 
 O Lord, will place in thee. 
 
 6 Who, being girt with pow'r, sets fast 
 
 by his great strength the hills. 
 
 7 Who noise of seas, noise of their waves, 
 
 and people's tumult, stills. 
 
 8 Those in the utmost parts that dwell 
 
 are at thy signs afraid : 
 Th' outgoings of the morn and ev'n 
 by thee are joyful made. 
 The eartli thou visit'st, warring it ; 
 thou inakat it rich to grow 
 
PSALM LXV. 163 
 
 \Vith God's full flood ; thou corn prepar'st, 
 when thou provid'st it so. 
 
 I Her rigs thou wat'rest plenteously, 
 
 her furrows settelest : 
 With showers thou dost her mollify, 
 her spring by thee is blest. 
 
 I I So thou the year most lib'rally 
 
 dost with thy goodness crown ; 
 And all thy paths abundantly 
 on us drop fatness down. 
 
 12 They drop upon the pastures wide, 
 
 that do in deserts lie ; 
 The little hills on ev'ry side 
 rejoice right pleasantly. 
 
 13 With flocks the pastures clothed be, 
 
 the vales with corn are clad ; 
 And now they shout and sing to thee, 
 for thou hast made them glad. 
 
 PSALM LXVI. 
 
 In this Psalm of thanksgiving, in which the fate of Israel 
 is to be considered as typical of that of the gospel church, 
 and people of God. We have here, (1.) David, as the 
 messenger of God, calling all the nations of mankind to 
 praise God for his manifestation of his sovereign dominion 
 in his works, so wonderful in themselves, terrible to his 
 enemies, comfortable to his people, and commanding and 
 awful to all men, ver. 1 — 7. And for trying his people 
 with afflictions, and for supporting under them, protecting 
 amidst them, and delivering from them at last, ver. 8 — 12. 
 ' (2.) David, as the servant of God, exemplifying his own 
 
164 PSALM LXVI. 
 
 exhortations, in honouring Hod by cost!}'' oblations, and by 
 thankful declarations of fvhai (lod had done for his soul 
 particularly in answer to his prayers, ver. 13 — 20. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a* Song or Psalm. 
 
 1 All lands to God, in joyful sounds, 
 
 aloft your voices raise. 
 
 2 Sing forth the honour of his name, 
 
 and glorious make his praise. 
 
 3 Say unto God, How terrihle 
 
 in all thy works art thou! 
 Through thy great pow'r thy foes to thee 
 shall he constraint to how. 
 
 Ai All on the earth shall worship thee, 
 they shall thy praise proclaim 
 In songs : they shall sing cheerfully 
 unto thy holy name. 
 
 5 Come, and the works that God hath wrought 
 
 wJth admiration see : 
 Ins working to the sons of men 
 most terrihle is he. 
 
 6 Into dry land (lie sea he turn'd, 
 
 and they a passage had j 
 Ev'n marching through the flood on foot 
 there we in hi in were glad. 
 
 7 He ruleth ever by his pow'r | 
 
 his eyes the n a lions set- : 
 O lot not. the rebellious 
 lilt up themselves on high. 
 
PSALM LXVI. 165 
 
 *8 Ye people, bless our God ; aloud 
 the voice speak of his praise : 
 
 9 Our soul in life who safe preserves, 
 our foot from sliding stays. 
 
 1 For thou didst prove and try us, Lord, 
 
 as men do silver try ; 
 
 1 1 Brought'st us into the net, and mad'st 
 
 bands on our loins to lie. 
 
 12 Thou hast cans'd men ride o'er our heads ; 
 
 and though that we did pass 
 Through fire and water, yet thou brought'st 
 us to a wealthy place. 
 
 13 I'll bring burnt-off'rings to thy house ; 
 
 to thee my vows I'll pay, 
 
 14 Which my lips utter'd, my mouth spake, 
 
 when trouble on me lay. 
 
 15 Burnt-sacrifices of fat rams 
 
 with incense I will bring , 
 Of bullocks and of goats I will 
 present an offering. 
 
 1 6 All that fear God, come, hear, I'll tell 
 
 what he did for my soul. 
 
 17 I with my mouth unto him cry'd, 
 
 my tongue did him extol. 
 
 18 If in my heart 1 sin regard, 
 
 the Lord me will not hear : 
 1 9 But surely God me heard, and to 
 
 my prayer's voice gave ear. 
 20 O let the Lurd, our gracious God, 
 
 for ever blessed be, 
 
166 PSALM LXVl. 
 
 Who turned not my pray'r from him^ 
 nor yet his grace from me. 
 
 PSALM LXVII. 
 
 Here we have (1.) David's prayer for the church of 
 Israel, ver. 1. (2.) His supplication for the comforting, 
 and praise-producing spread of the Gospel among the 
 Gentiles, ver. 2 — 5. (3.) His believing prospect of the divine 
 blessings and true piety which should attend the same, ver. 
 
 6, 7. ^[ While I sing, let me request the salvation of 
 
 Israel. Let me supplicate the gathering of the nations to 
 SShiloh. Let me praise the Lord that already this great 
 work is begun, and that the Lord, who is mighty, shall 
 finish it in his time. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Song or Psalm. 
 
 1 Lord, bless and pity us, 
 
 shine on us with thy face : 
 
 2 That th' earth thy way, and nations all 
 
 may know thy saving grace. 
 
 3 Let people praise thee, Lord; 
 
 let people all thee praise. 
 
 4 O let the nations he glad, 
 
 In songs their voices raise : 
 
 Thouit justly people judge, 
 on earth rule nations all. 
 
 5 Let people praise thee, Lord ; let them 
 
 praise thee, both great and small. 
 C The earth her fruit shall yield, 
 
 our God shall blessing send. 
 7 God shall us bless; men shall him fear 
 
 unto earth's utmost end. 
 
PSALM LXVII. 167 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 Lord, unto us be merciful, 
 
 do thou us also bless; 
 And graciously cause shine on us 
 the brightness of thy face : 
 
 2 That so thy way upon the earth 
 
 to all men may be known; 
 Also among the nations all 
 thy saving health be shown. 
 
 3 O let the people praise thee, Lord; 
 
 let people all thee praise. 
 
 4 O let the nations be glad, 
 
 and sing for joy always : 
 For rightly thou shalt people judge, 
 and nations rule on earth. 
 
 5 Let people praise thee, Lord; let all 
 
 the folk praise thee with mirth. 
 G Then shall the earth yield her increase, 
 
 God, our God, bless us shall. 
 7 God shall us bless; and of the earth 
 
 the ends shall fear him all. 
 
 PSALM LXVIII. 
 
 Perhaps this Psalm "was composed on the same occa- 
 sion as the 24th and 47th, when David brought up the 
 ark of Mod to that tabernacle which he had pitched for it 
 in Zion, 2 Sam. vi. 'We have in it, (1.) Fervent sup- 
 plications that God would scatter and defeat the projects 
 of his enemies, TOT, 1, 2. (2.) High praises to him for 
 his infinite greatness and grace, his righteous relieving of 
 the afflicted and oppressed, his directing of Israel in the 
 Arabian desert, his manifesting of his glory at Sinai, his 
 
10,8 PSALM LXVIII. 
 
 comfortable providing for his people in the wilderness, 
 and in Canaan, ver. 3 — 10: And for the easy conquest 
 of their Canaanitish enemies, his fixing his temple on 
 Mount Zion, and for the ascension of Christ to glory, to 
 receive gifts for men, and for the spread of the gospel 
 among Jews and ( Gentiles by means of the apostles, — 
 while the obstinate Jews are severelj' punished, ver. 11 — 
 32 : And, in fine, for his supreme dominion, his awful 
 majesty, his mighty power, and for the glory of his sanc- 
 tuary, and the grace he bestows upon his people, ver. 33 
 
 — 35. If While I sing, let me behold, let me admire, 
 
 what God is, and hath done for and to my soul, and to 
 the church of God, of which I am a member. Let me 
 behold what God hath done, in instances unnumbered, 
 in prosecution of the Covenant he made with his Eter- 
 nal £on. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm or Song of 
 David. 
 
 1 Let God arise, and scattered 
 
 let all his enemies be : 
 And let all those that do him hate 
 before his presence flee. 
 
 2 As smoke is driv'n, so drive thou them; 
 
 as fire melts wax away, 
 Before God's face let wicked men 
 so perish and decay. 
 
 3 But let the righteous he glad : 
 
 let them before God's si^ht 
 
 Be very joyful; yea, let them 
 
 rejoice with all their might. 
 
 4 To God sing, to his name sing praise; 
 
 extol him with your voice, 
 That rides on heav'n, by his name JAH, 
 before his face rejoice. 
 
PSALM LXVIII. 169 
 
 5 Because the Lord a father is 
 unto the fatherless; 
 God is the widow's judge, w T ithin 
 his place of holiness. 
 
 6 God doth the solitary set 
 
 in fam'lies : and from bands 
 The chain'd doth free; hut rebels do 
 inhabit parched lands. 
 
 7 O God, what, time thou didst go forth 
 
 before thy people's face; 
 And when through the great wilderness 
 thy glorious marching was. 
 
 8 Then at God's presence shook the earth, 
 
 then drops from heaven fell; 
 This Sinai shook before the Lord, 
 the God of Israel. 
 
 9 O God, thou to thine heritage 
 
 didst Send a plenteous rain, 
 Whereby thon, when it weary was, 
 didst it refresh again. 
 
 1 Thy congregation then did make 
 
 their habitation there : 
 Of thine own goodness for the poor, 
 O God, thou didst prepare. 
 
 11 The Lord himself did give the word, 
 
 the word abroad did spread; 
 Great was the company of them 
 the same who published. 
 
 1 2 Kings of great armies foiled were, 
 
 and forc'd to flee away; 
 
 K 
 
170 PSALM LXVIIL 
 
 And women, who remain 'd at home, 
 did distribute the prey. 
 
 13 Though ye have lien among the pots, 
 
 like doves ye shall appear, 
 Whose wings with silver, and with gold 
 whose feathers covered are. 
 
 14 When there th' Almighty scatter'd kings, 
 
 like Salmon's snow 'twas white. 
 
 1 5 God's hill is like to Baslian hill, 
 
 like Bashan hill for height. 
 
 16 Why do ye leap, ye mountains high ? 
 
 this is the hill where God 
 Desires to dwell; yea, God in it 
 for aye will make abode. 
 
 17 God's chariots twenty thousand are, 
 
 thousands of angels strong; 
 In's holy place God is as in 
 mount Sinai, them among. 
 
 18 Thou hast, O Lord, most glorious, 
 
 ascended up on high ; 
 And, in triumph victorious, led 
 
 captive captivity : 
 Thou hast received gifts for men, 
 
 for such as did rebel; 
 Yea, ev'n for them that God the Lord 
 
 in midst of them might dwell. 
 
 19 Bless'd be the Lord, who is to us 
 
 of our salvation God; 
 Who daily with his benefits 
 us plenteously doth load. 
 
PSALM LXVIII. 171 
 
 20 He of salvation is the God, 
 
 who is our God most strong; 
 And unto God the Lord from death 
 the issues do belong. 
 
 21 But surely God shall wound the head 
 
 of those that are his foes ; 
 The hairy scalp of him that still 
 on in his trespass goes. 
 
 22 God said, My people 1 will bring 
 
 again from Bashan hill; 
 Yea, from the sea's devouring depths 
 them bring again I will; 
 
 23 That in the blood of enemies 
 
 thy foot imbru'd may be, 
 And of thy dogs dipp'd in the same 
 the tongues thou mayest see. 
 
 24 Thy goings they have seen, O God; 
 
 the steps of majesty 
 Of my God, and my mighty King, 
 within the sanctuary. 
 
 25 Before went singers, players next 
 
 on instruments took way; 
 And them among the damsels were 
 that did on timbrels play. 
 
 26 Within the congregations 
 
 bless God with one accord : 
 From Isr el's fountain do ye bless , 
 
 and praise the mighty Lord. 
 
 27 With their prince, little Benjamin, 
 
 princes and council there 
 
172 PSALM LXVIII. 
 
 Of Judah were, there Zabulon's 
 
 and Napht'li's princes were. [strong 
 
 28 Thy God commands thy strength ; make 
 
 what thou wrought'st for us, Lord. 
 
 29 For thy house at Jerusalem 
 
 kings shall thee gifts afford. 
 
 30 The spearmen's host, the multitude 
 
 of bulls, which fiercely look, 
 Those calves which people have forth sent, 
 
 O Lord our God, rebuke. 
 Till ev'ry one submit himself, 
 
 and silver pieces bring : 
 The people that delight in war 
 
 disperse, O God and King. 
 
 31 Those that be princes great shall then 
 
 come out of Egypt lands; 
 And Ethiopia to God 
 
 shall soon stretch out her hands. 
 
 32 O all ye kingdoms of the earth, 
 
 sing praises to this King; 
 For he is Lord that rulelh all, 
 unto him praises sing. 
 
 33 To him that rides on heav'ns of heav'ns, 
 
 which he of old did found ; 
 Lo, he sends out his voice, a voice 
 in might that doth abound. 
 
 34 Strength unto God do ye ascribe; 
 
 for his excellency 
 Is over Israel, his strength 
 is in the clouds most high. 
 
PSALM LXVIII. 173 
 
 3 j Thou'rL from thy temple dreadful, Lord; 
 Israel's own God is he, 
 Who gives his people strength and pow'r. 
 O let God Llessed be. 
 
 PSALM LXIX. 
 
 This Psalm is much akin to the 22d, representing af 
 once the troubles of David, and of David's Lord, and the 
 glories which followed. We have in it, (1.) Bitter com- 
 plaints of long and sore troubles, of the malice, and multi- 
 tude of enemies, of the unkindness of friends, of general 
 contempt, — and these mingled with candid acknowledg- 
 ments of guilt, and with supplications for God's gracious 
 audience and merciful deliverance, ver. 1 — 13. (2.) 
 Pleas insisted on in these supplications, viz. the mercy and 
 truth of God, the Psalmist's own great distress, the insol- 
 ence and cruelty of his enemies, and the unkindness of his 
 friends, ver. 14 — 21. (3.) Predictions of the ruin of 
 David's, and especially of Christ's Jewish enemies ; — im- 
 porting that their sacrifices and their common food should 
 be cursed to them, that they should be plagued with 
 judicial blindness and wrathful disquiet, that they should 
 be rendered public monuments of the vengeance of God, 
 — having their church and state quite unhinged, and their 
 land desolated, and, in fine, that their ruin should be in- 
 creasing, and their recovery almost impossible, ver. 22 
 — 2S. (4.) Under a deep sense of his poverty and distress. 
 David and his divine Son celebrate, the high praises of 
 God, and call others to praise him for the deliverances of 
 Israel, but chiefly for the erection of the gospel church, and 
 for the certain, though still future recalling of the Jews 
 
 into the same, ver. 29 — 36. ^f While I sing, let me 
 
 behold my I'edeemer charged in law with my sins, and 
 bearing the punishment thereof. Let me learn, with 
 patience, to run the race of holy obedience and of necessary 
 trialsset before me, looking to Jesus as my pattern, and as 
 the author and finisher of my faith. While I behold the 
 tremendous severity of God's judgments against his ancient 
 
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174 PSALM LXIX. 
 
 people, for rejecting and murdering his Son, let me not be 
 high-minded but fear. — Let me behold the grace of our 
 Lord Jesus, who. though he was rich; yet for our sakes 
 he became poor, that we through his poverty mieht be 
 made rich. — And let me be a living and lively member of 
 that church which is founded in his blood, and blessed in 
 him, with all spiritual blessings. • 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Shoshannim, a 
 Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Save me, O God, because the floods 
 
 do so environ me, 
 That 8v'n unto my very soul 
 come in the waters he. 
 
 2 I downward in deep mire do sink, 
 
 where standing there is none : 
 I am into deep waters come, 
 where floods have o'er me gone. 
 
 3 I weary with my crying am, 
 
 my throat is also dry'd; 
 Mine eyes do fail, while for my God 
 I waiting do abide. 
 
 4 Those men that do without a cause 
 
 hear hatred unto me, 
 Than are the hairs upon my head 
 in number more they be : ■ 
 
 They that would me destroy, and are 
 
 mine en'mies wrongfully, 
 Are mighty: so what I took not, 
 
 to render forc'd was I. 
 
 5 Lord, thou my folly know'sl, my sins 
 
 not novar'il are from thee. 
 
PSALM LXIX. 175 
 
 6 Let none that wait on thee be sham'd, 
 
 Lord God of hosts, for me. 
 O Lord, the God of Israel, 
 
 let none who search do make, 
 And seek thee, he at any time 
 
 confounded for my sake. 
 
 7 For I have borne reproach for thee, 
 
 my face is hid with shame. 
 
 8 To brethren strange, to mother's sons 
 
 an alien I became. 
 
 9 Because the zeal did eat me up, 
 
 which to thine house I bear; 
 And the reproaches cast at thee, 
 upon me fallen are. 
 
 10 My tears and fasts, t 'afflict my soul, 
 
 were turned to my shame. 
 
 1 1 When sackcloth I did wear, to them 
 
 a proverb I became. 
 1 2 The men that in the gate do sit 
 against me evil spake; 
 They also thai vile drunkards were 
 of me their song did make. 
 
 13 But, in an acceptable time, 
 
 my pray'r Lord, is to thee: 
 In truth of thy salvation, Lord, 
 and mercy great hear me. 
 
 1 4 Deliver me out of the mire, 
 
 from sinking do me keep: 
 Free me from those that do me hate, 
 and from the waters deep. 
 
176 PSALM LXIX. 
 
 15 Let not the flood on me prevail, 
 
 whose water overflows; 
 Nor deep me swallow, nor the pit 
 her mouth upon me close. 
 
 16 Hear me, O Lord, because thy love 
 
 and kindness is most good; 
 Turn unto me, according to 
 thy mercies' multitude. 
 
 17 Nor from thy servant hide thy face : 
 
 I'm troubled, soon attend. 
 
 18 Draw near my soul, and it redeem ; 
 
 me from my foes defend. 
 
 19 To thee is my reproach well known, 
 
 my shame, and my disgrace: 
 Those that mine adversaries he 
 are all before thy face. 
 
 20 Reproach hath broke my heart; I'm full 
 
 of grief: I look'd for one 
 
 To pity me, but none I found; 
 
 comforters found I none. 
 
 21 They also bitter gall did give 
 
 unto me for my meat : 
 They gave me vinegar to drink, 
 when as my thirst was great. 
 
 22 Before them let their table prove 
 
 a snare ; and do thou make 
 Their welfare and prosperity 
 a trap themselves to take. 
 
 23 Let thou their eyes so darken 'd be, 
 
 that sight may them forsake ; 
 
PSALM XLIX. 177 
 
 And let their loins be made by thee 
 continually to shake. 
 
 24 Thy fury pour thou out on them, 
 
 and indignation ; 
 And let thy wrathful anger, Lord, 
 fast hold take them upon. 
 
 25 All waste and desolate let be 
 
 their habitation : 
 And in their tabernacles all 
 inhabitants be none. 
 
 26 Because him they do persecute, 
 
 whom thou didst smite before ; 
 
 They talk unto the grief of those 
 
 whom thou hast wounded sore. 
 
 27 Add thou iniquity unto 
 
 their former wickedness ; 
 And do not let them come at all 
 into thy righteousness. 
 
 28 Out of the book of life let them 
 
 be raz'd and blotted quite ; 
 Among the just and righteous 
 let not their names be writ. 
 
 29 But now become exceeding poor 
 
 and sorrowful am I : 
 By thy salvation, O my God, 
 let me be set on high. 
 
 30 The name of God, I with a song 
 
 most cheerfully will praise ; 
 
 And I, in giving thanks to him, 
 
 his name shall highly raise, 
 
)78 PSALM LXIX. 
 
 31 This to the Lord a sacrifice 
 
 more gracious shall prove 
 Than bullock, ox, or any beast 
 that hath both horn and hoof. 
 
 32 When this the humble men shall see, 
 
 it joy to them shall give : 
 
 O all ye that do seek the Lord 
 
 your hearts shall ever live. 
 
 33 For God the poor hears, and will not 
 
 his prisoners contemn. 
 
 34 Let heav'n, and earth, and seas, him praise, 
 
 and all that move in them. 
 
 35 For God will Judah's cities build, 
 
 and he will Sion save, 
 That they may dwell therein, and it 
 in sure possession have. 
 
 36 And they that are his servants' seed 
 
 inherit shall the same ; 
 So shall they have their dwelling there 
 that love his blessed name. 
 
 PSALM LXX. 
 
 This Psalm is much the same as the five last verses of 
 the 40th. In it David prays (1.) For divine help to 
 himself, vcr. 1, 5. (2.) For shame and confusion to his 
 enemies, ver. 2, 3. (3.) Tor joy and comfort to bii 
 
 friends, ver. 4. ^[ While I sing, let me apply it to my 
 
 own troubled ciicumstances, and so, in a believing manner, 
 bring them and the sinful causes thereof to my remem- 
 brance. 
 
PSALM LXX. 179 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David, to 
 bring Co remembrance. 
 
 1 Lord, haste me to deliver; ' 
 
 with speed, Lord, succour me. 
 
 2 Let them that for my soul do seek 
 
 sham'd and confounded he : 
 Turn'd hack he they? and sham'd, 
 that in my hurt delight. 
 
 3 Turn 'd- hack he they, Ha, ha ! that say, 
 
 their shaming to requite. 
 -I In thee let all he glad, 
 
 and joy that seek for thee : 
 Let them who thy salvation love 
 say still, God praised he. 
 5 I poor and needy am ; 
 
 come, Lord, and make no stay: 
 My help thou and deliv'rer art ; 
 O Lord, make no delay. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 Make haste, O God, me to preserve ; 
 
 with speed, Lord, succour me. 
 
 2 Let them that for my soul do seek 
 
 sham'd and confounded be : 
 Let them be turned back, and sham'd 
 that in my hurt delight. 
 
 3 Turn'd hack be they, Ha, ha ! that say, 
 
 their shaming to requite. 
 
 4 O Lord, in thee let all be glad, 
 
 and joy that seek for thee : 
 
160 PSALM LXX. 
 
 Let them who thy salvation love 
 
 say still, God praised be. 
 5 But I Loth poor and needy am ; 
 
 come, Lord, and make no stay : 
 My help thou and deliverer art ; 
 
 O Lord, make no delay. 
 
 PSALM LXXI. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned on the occasion of 
 Absalom's rebellion, as Psalm 3d, 42d, 43d, or of Sheba's 
 conspiracy, 2 Sam. xx. And contains (L.) David's firm 
 confidence in God, encouraged by manifold experiences 
 of his gracious kindness, ver. 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.- (2.) His fer- 
 vent prayers, 1 hat he might never be ashamed, but might 
 be delivered, might find rest in God, might have constant 
 matter of new praises and thanksgivings afforded him, 
 might not be forsaken of God, in his old age, and might 
 have his numerous, powerful, and crafty enemies, con- 
 founded with shame and perplexity, ver. 1 — 13, 18. (3.) 
 His confident and joyful expectations of God's further 
 kindness, particularly that God would never forsake but 
 revive him, that he would increase his honour and com- 
 fort, and put his enemies to shame. — Along herewith, he 
 resolves, with admiring rapture, to extol God's righte- 
 ousness and salvation, and his new covenant relation to him- 
 self, and to Israel, ver. 14 — 24. H While I sing, let 
 
 me be affected with my troubles. Let me never stagger 
 at the promise through unbelief, but be strong in the 
 faith, giving glory to God. 
 
 1 O Lord, my hope and confidence 
 
 is plac'd in thee alone ; 
 Then let thy servant never be 
 put to confusion. 
 
 2 And let me, in thy righteousness, 
 
 from thee deliverance have : 
 
PSALM LXXI. 181 
 
 Cause me escape, incline thine ear 
 unto me, and me save. 
 
 3 Be thou my dwelling-rock, to which 
 
 I ever may resort ; 
 Thou gav'st commandment me to save, 
 for thou'rt my rock and fort. 
 
 4 Free me, my God, from wicked hands, 
 
 hands cruel and unjust : 
 
 5 For thou, O Lord God, art my hope, 
 
 and from my youth my trust. 
 
 6 Thou from the womb didst hold me ap ; 
 
 thou art the same that me 
 Out of my mother's bowels took ; 
 I ever will praise thee. 
 
 7 To many I a wonder am ; 
 
 but thou'rt my refuge strong. 
 
 8 Fill'd let my mouth be with thy praise 
 
 and honour all day long. 
 
 9 O do not cast me off, when as 
 
 old age doth overtake me ; 
 And when my strength decayed is, 
 then do not thou forsake me. 
 
 I For those that are mine enemies 
 
 against me speak with hate ; 
 And they together counsel take 
 that for my soul lay wait. 
 
 I I They said, God leaves him ; him pursue 
 
 and take : none will him save. 
 1 2 Be thou not far from me, my God : 
 thy speedy help I crave. 
 
 L 
 
182 PSALM LXXI. 
 
 13 Confound, consume them, that unto 
 
 my soul are enemies : 
 Cloth' d be they with reproach and shame 
 that do my hurt devise. 
 
 14 But I with expectation 
 
 will hope continually ; 
 And yet with praises more and more 
 I will thee magnify. 
 1 5 Thy justice and salvation 
 
 my mouth abroad shall show, 
 Ev'n all the day ; for I thereof 
 the numbers do not know. 
 
 16 And I will constantly go on 
 
 in strength of God the Lord ; 
 And thine own righteousness, even thine 
 alone I will record. 
 
 17 For even from my youth, O God, 
 
 by thee I have been taught ; 
 An4 hitherto I have declar'd 
 the wonders thou hast wrought. 
 
 1 8 And now, Lord, leave me not when I 
 
 old and gray-headed grow : 
 Till to this age thy strength and pow* 
 to all to come 1 show. 
 
 1 9 And thy most perfect righteousness, 
 
 O Lord, is very high, 
 Who has so great things done : O God, 
 who is like unto thee ? 
 
 20 Thou, Lord, who great adversities, 
 
 and sore, to me didst show, 
 
PSALM LXXI. 183 
 
 Shalt quicken, and bring rne again 
 from depths of earth below. 
 
 21 My greatness and my pow'r thou wilt 
 
 increase and far extend : 
 On every side against all grief 
 thou wilt me comfort send. 
 
 22 Thee, ev'n thy truth, I'll also praise, 
 
 my God, with psaltery : 
 Thou Holy One of Israel, 
 with harp I'll sing to thee. 
 
 23 My lips shall much rejoice in thee, 
 
 when 1 thy praises sound ; 
 My soul, which thou redeemed hast, 
 in joy shall much abound, 
 
 24 My tongue thy justice shall proclaim, 
 
 continuing all day long ; 
 For they confounded are, and sham'd 
 that seek to do me wrong. 
 
 PSALM LXXII. 
 
 This Psalm was composed by David, about the time of 
 Solomon's instalment in the throne of Israel, 1 Kings i, 
 and ii. With respect to him, here is (1.) Fervent prayei 
 for proper qualifications to furnish him for government, 
 ver. 1. (2) Predictions of the peace, glory, extent, 
 wealth, duiation, and happiness of his government, ver. 
 2 — 17. (3.) Praises to the God of Israel for his mercie* 
 to his people, ver. 18, 19. — But as our Redeemer it 
 principally intended, we have concerning him, (1.) His 
 receiving of the Holy Ghost, above measure, to qualify 
 him for his work, ver. 1. (2.) The glories of his govern- 
 ment ; how righteous ! how prudent ! how orderly ! how 
 condescending ! and merciful ! how destructive to oppres- 
 sors ! how efficaciously productive of real religion ! and 
 
184 PSALM LXXII. 
 
 how comfortable to his faithful subjects his administrations 
 are ! ver. 2 — 9. How extensive his church, among all 
 ranks and nations ! how tender his care of the meanest 
 of his subjects ! how much he is revered and adored by 
 them ! how astonishing their increase by means of his 
 gospel-truth preached ! and how permanent and useful 
 his government ! ver. 10 — 17,5. (3.) A solemn ascrip- 
 tion of all the praise of these wonderful works to God 
 alone, with an earnest request and believing expectation, 
 
 that his glory shall fill the whole earth, ver. IB, 19. 
 
 T While I sing these lofty notes of the dying Psalmist, 
 let me admire, let me adore, let me sing praises to Jesus 
 my King. Let me rejoice in his highness, and in his ex- 
 tensive usefulness to men. 
 
 A Psalm for Solomon. 
 
 1 O Lord, thy judgments give the king, 
 
 his son thy righteousness. 
 
 2 With right he shall thy people judge, 
 
 thy poor with uprightness. 
 
 3 The lofty mountains shall bring forth 
 
 unto the people peace ; 
 Likewise the little hills the same 
 shall do by righteousness. 
 
 4 The people's poor ones he shall judge 
 
 the needy's children save ; 
 And those shall he in pieces break 
 
 who them oppressed have. 
 j They shall thee fear, while sun and mooD 
 
 do last, through ages all. 
 () Like rain on mown grass he shall drop, 
 
 or showVs on earth that fall. 
 7 The just shall flourish in his days, 
 
 and prosper in his reign : 
 
PSALM LXXIL 189 
 
 He shall, while doth the moon endure, 
 abundant peace maintain. 
 
 8 His large and great dominion shall 
 
 from sea to sea extend : 
 It from the river shall reach forth 
 unto earth's iltmost end. 
 
 9 They in the wilderness that dwell 
 
 bow down before him must ; 
 And the} 7 that are his enemies 
 shall lick the very dust. 
 
 I The kings of Tarshish, and the isles, 
 
 to him shall presents bring; 
 And unto him shall offer gifts 
 Sheha's and Seba's king. 
 
 I I Yea, all the mighty kings on earth 
 
 before him down shall fall ; 
 And all the nations of the world 
 do service to him shall. 
 
 1 2 For he the needy shall preserve, 
 
 when he to him doth call ; 
 The poor also, and him that hath 
 no help of man at all. * 
 
 13 The poor man and the indigent 
 
 in mercy he shall spare ; 
 He shall preserve alive the souls 
 of those that needy are. 
 
 14 Both from deceit and violence 
 
 their soul he shall set free ; 
 And in his sight right precious 
 and dear their blood shall be. 
 
186 PSALM LXXII. 
 
 15 Yea, he shall live, and giv'n to him 
 
 shall be of Sheba's gold : 
 For bim still shall they pray, and he 
 
 shall daily be ex toll 'd. 
 1 6 Of corn an handful in the earth 
 
 on tops of mountains high. 
 With prosp'rous fruit shall shake, like 
 
 on Lebanon that be. [trees 
 
 The city shall be flourishing, 
 
 her citizens abound 
 In numbers shall, like to the grass 
 
 that grows upon the ground. 
 
 1 7 His name for ever shall endure ; 
 
 last like the sun it shall : 
 Men shall be bless'd in him, and bless' d 
 all nations shall him call. 
 
 1 8 Now blessed be the Lord our God, 
 
 the God of Israel, 
 For he alone doth wondrous works, 
 in glory that excel. 
 
 1 9 And blessed be his glorious name 
 
 to all eternity : 
 The whole earth let his glory fill. 
 Amen, so let it be. 
 
 The Prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended. 
 PSALM LXXIII. 
 
 This Psalm, and the ten following, are called Psalms 
 of Asaph ; hut whether, hecause he composed most of 
 them, or because he led the music in singing them, is not 
 altogether certain. Here we have (I.) The great 
 
PSALM LXXIII. 187 
 
 foundation of all religion, viz. the goodness of God to his 
 people strongly asserted, ver. 1. (2.) The Psalmist's faith 
 fearfully shaken by the consideration of the freedom, 
 prosperity, plenty, and peaceful-like death of the wicked, 
 — which rendered them proud, oppressive, insolent, athe- 
 istical, and profane, while himself was in a manner con- 
 signed to nothing but trouble, ver. 2 — 13. (3 ) The 
 temptation, when it had reduced him to the brink of 
 Atheism, is broken by a discovery of the connected pur- 
 poses and providences of God, in his word and ordinances, 
 ver. 14 — 20. (4.) His improvement of his fall and re- 
 covery, to promote a deep sense of his own meanness, ig- 
 norance, and folly ; — a complete dependence on God ns 
 his Guide, a cleaving to him as his Portion, infinitely 
 preferable to every thing else ; — without whom one is 
 necessarily miserable, and in the enjoyment of whom he 
 is assured of happiness, and excited to praise and thanks- 
 giving, ver. 21 — 28. 7 While I sing, let me remem- 
 ber my own weakness and folly ; let me receive instruc- 
 tion in duty. Let me cleave to God as my portion, and 
 resolve to draw my light and comfort from the oracles of 
 his mouth, and ordinances of his grace. 
 
 A Psalm of Asaph. 
 
 1 Yet God is good to Israel, 
 
 to each pure-hearted one. 
 
 2 But as for me, my steps near slipp'd, 
 
 my feet were almost gone. 
 
 3 For I envious was, and grudg'd 
 
 the foolish folk to see, 
 When I perceiv'd the wicked sort 
 enjoy prosperity. 
 
 4 For still their strength continueth firm; 
 
 their death of bands is free. 
 
 5 They are not toil'd like other men, 
 
 nor plagu'd, as others Le. 
 
188 PSALM LXXIII. 
 
 6 Therefore their pride, like to a chain, 
 
 them compasseth about ; 
 And, as a garment, violence 
 doth cover them throughout. 
 
 7 Their eyes stand out with fat ; they have 
 
 more than their hearts could wish. 
 
 8 They are corrupt ; their talk of wrong 
 
 both lewd and lofty is. 
 i) They set their mouth against the heav'ns 
 in their blasphemous talk ; 
 And their reproaching tongue throughout 
 the eartli at large doth walk. 
 
 1 His people often times for this 
 
 look back, and turn about ; 
 Sith waters of so full a cup 
 to these are poured out. 
 
 1 1 And thus they say, How can it be 
 
 that God these things doth know ? 
 Or, Can there in the Highest be 
 knowledge of things below ? 
 
 12 Behold, these are the wicked ones, 
 
 yet prosper at their will 
 In worldly things; they do increase 
 in wealth and riches still 
 1 3 I verily have done in vain 
 my heart to purify ; 
 To no effect in innocence 
 washed my hands have I. 
 14 For daily, and all day throughout, 
 great plagues I suffered have ; 
 
PSALM LXXIII. 189 
 
 Yea, ev'ry morning I of new 
 
 did chastisement receive. 
 15 If in this manner foolishly 
 
 to speak 1 would intend, 
 Thy children's generation, 
 
 behold, I should offend. 
 
 ] 6 When I this thought to know, it was 
 too hard a thing for me ; 
 
 17 Till to God's sanctuary I went, 
 
 then I their end did see. 
 
 1 8 Assuredly thou didst them set 
 
 a slipp'ry place upon ; 
 Them suddenly thou castedst down 
 into destruction. 
 
 19 How in a moment suddenly 
 
 to ruin brought are they ! 
 With fearful terrors utterly 
 , they are consum'd away. 
 
 20 Evn like unto a dream, when one 
 
 from sleeping doth arise ; 
 So thou, O Lord, when thou awak'st, 
 their image shalt despise. 
 
 21 Thus grieved was my heart in me, 
 
 and me my reins opprest : 
 
 22 So rude was I, and ignorant, 
 
 and in thy sight a beast. 
 
 23 Nevertheless continually, 
 
 O Lord, I am with thee : 
 Thou dost me hold by my right hand, 
 and still upholdest me, 
 
 l2 
 
190 PSALM LXXIII. 
 
 24 Tlion, with thy counsel, while I live, 
 wilt iiie conduct and guide; 
 And to thy glory afterward 
 receive me to aLide. 
 Tt5 Whom have I in the heavens high 
 hut thee, O Lord, alone? 
 And in the earth whom I desire 
 hesides thee there is none. 
 20 My flesh and heart doth faint and fail, 
 hut God doth fail me never : 
 For of my heart God is the strength 
 and portion for ever. 
 
 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee 
 
 for ever perish shall; 
 Them that a whoring from thee go 
 thou hast destroyed all. 
 
 28 But surely it is good for me 
 
 that 1 draw near to God : 
 In God I trust, that all thy works 
 I may declare ahroad. 
 
 PSALM LXXIV. 
 
 Tli is Psalm relates to the destruction of the city ana 
 temple of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans, or to some similar 
 disaster. In it, we have (1.) The Church's bitter com- 
 plaints of God's displeasure, of the outrage of their 
 enemies, and of the apparent hopelessness of their case, 
 ver. 1 — 11. (2.) Strong and heart encouraging pleadin-s 
 with God, upon the account of his relation to them, and 
 of the great things he had done for them, — and that he 
 was at once their God and the God of nature, — that 
 therefore he, would remember to execute just vengeance 
 upon his sworn enemies, and grant help and relief to his 
 
PSALM LXXIV. 191 
 
 covenant people, ver. 12 — 23 ^[ While I sing this, 
 
 let me admire the sovereignty and holiness of God, in so 
 severely correcting his own people. And let the broken, 
 the deserted condition of the Church, in this land, deeply 
 Hflect my heart, and excite mine earnest prayers foi her 
 restoration. 
 
 Maschil of Asaph. 
 
 1 O God, why hast thou cast us off? 
 
 is it for evermore ? 
 Against thy pasture-sheep why doth 
 thine anger smoke so sore ? 
 
 2 O call to thy rememberance 
 
 thy congregation, 
 Which thou hast purchased of old ; 
 
 still think the same upon : 
 The rod of thine inheritance, 
 
 which thou redeemed hast, 
 This Sion hill, wherein thou hadst 
 
 thy dwelling in times past. 
 
 3 To these long desolations 
 
 thy feet lift, do not tarry? 
 For all the ills thy foes have done 
 within thy sanctuary. 
 
 4 K midst thy congregations 
 
 thine enemies do roar : 
 Their ensigns they set up for signs 
 of triumph thee before. 
 
 5 A man was famous, and was had 
 
 in estimation, 
 According as he lifted up 
 his axe thick trees upon. 
 
192 PSALM LXXIV. 
 
 6 But all at once with axes now 
 
 and hammers they go to, 
 And down the carved work thereof 
 they break, and quite undo. 
 
 7 They fir'd have thy sanctuary, 
 
 and have denTd the same, 
 By casting down unto the ground 
 the place where dwelt thy name. 
 
 8 Thus said they in their hearts, L*t us 
 
 destroy them out of hand : 
 They hurnt up all the synagogue? 
 of God within the land. 
 
 9 Our signs we do not now behold ; 
 
 there is not us among 
 A prophet more, nor any one 
 that knows the time how long. 
 
 10 How long, Lord, shall the enemj 
 
 thus in reproach exclaim ? 
 And shall the adversary thus 
 always blaspheme thy name ? 
 
 11 Thy hand, even thy ri^ht hand of night, 
 
 why dost thou thus draw back? 
 O from thy bosom pluck it out 
 for our deliverance sake. 
 
 12 For certainly God is my King, 
 
 ev'n from the times of old, 
 Working in midst of all the earth 
 salvation manifold. 
 
 13 The sea, by thy great pow'r to pari 
 
 asunder thou didst make; 
 
PSALM LXXIV. 193 
 
 And thon the dragons' heads, O Lord, 
 within the waters brake. 
 
 14 The leviachan's head thou brak'st 
 
 in pieces, and didst give 
 Him to he meat onto the folk 
 in wilderness that live. 
 
 15 Thou clav'st the fountain and the flood, 
 
 which did with streams abound : 
 Thou dry'dst the mighty waters up 
 unto the very ground. 
 1 H Thine only is the day, O Lord, 
 thine also is the night ; 
 And thou alone prepared hast 
 the sun and shining light. 
 17 By thee the borders of the earth 
 were settled ev'ry where : 
 The summer and the winter both 
 by ihee created were. 
 I 8 That ill' enemy reproached hath, 
 O keep it in record ; 
 And that the foolish people have 
 . blasphem'd thy name, O Lord. 
 
 19 Unto the multitude do not 
 
 thy turtle's soul deliver : 
 The congregation of thy poor 
 do not forget for ever. 
 
 20 Unto thy covenant have respect; 
 
 for earth's dark places be 
 Full of the habitations 
 of horrid cruelty. 
 
194 PSALM LXXIV. 
 
 21 O let not those that he oppress'd 
 
 return again with shame : 
 Let those that poor and needy are 
 give praise unto thy name. 
 
 22 Do thou, O God, arise and plead 
 
 the cause that is thine own : 
 Remember how thou art reproach' d 
 still by the foolish one. 
 
 23 Do not forget the voice of those 
 
 that are mine enemies : 
 Of those the tumult ever grows 
 that do against thee rise. 
 
 PSALM LXXV. 
 
 Here (1.) David returns thanks to God for advancing 
 him to the throne of Israel, and resolves to act for the 
 public welfare, ver I — 3, 9, 10. (2) He rebukes the 
 insolence of such as opposed his advancement, which 
 sprang from the sovereign disposal of God, the Judge of 
 the world ; and denounceth their destruction, ver. 4 — 3. 
 
 ^f While 1 sing, let me think of Jesus, whom God 
 
 hath crowned with glory and honour, and of the infinite 
 danger of opposing his government. And if he exalt me 
 to the spiritual honours of his kingdom, let it be my care 
 to glorify him, and to profit his people. 
 
 To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, a Psalm or 
 Song of Asaph. 
 
 I To thee, O God, do we give thanks, 
 we do give thanks to thee ; 
 Because thy wondrous works declare 
 thy great name near to be. 
 
PSALM LXXV. 195 
 
 2 I purpose, when I shall receive 
 
 the congregation, 
 That I shall judgment uprightly 
 render to every one. 
 
 3 Dissolved is the land, with all 
 
 that in the same do dwell ; 
 But I the pillars thereof do 
 bear up and stablish well. 
 
 4 I to the foolish people said, 
 
 Do not deal foolishly ; 
 And unto those that wicked are, 
 Lift not your horn on high. 
 
 5 Lift not your horn on high, nor speak 
 
 6 with stubborn neck. But know, 
 That not from east, nor west, nor south, 
 
 promotion doth flow. 
 
 7 But God is judge ; he puts down one, 
 
 and sets another up. 
 
 8 For in the hand of God most high 
 
 of red wine is a cup. 
 
 'Tis full of mixture, he pours forth, 
 
 and makes the wicked all 
 Wring out the hitter dregs thereof; 
 
 y^a, and they drink them shall. 
 
 9 But I for ever will declare, 
 
 I Jacob's God will praise. 
 10 All horns of lewd men I'll cut off; 
 Lot just men's horns. will raise. 
 
196 PSALM LXXVI. 
 
 This Psalm is near akin to the 4Sth, and was penned 
 on the occasion of some remarkable victory ; but whether 
 in the daj^s of David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, or Hezekiah, 2 
 Chron. xiv. xx. xxxii.is uncertain. We have in it, (1.) 
 Encouraging congratulations of the Church's happiness in 
 having God so manifested in her, and so near unto her, 
 and in his having his power so employed in her behalf to 
 the advancement of his own glory, and the destruction of 
 her enemies, ver. 1 — 6. (2.) Important instructions how to 
 improve this victory, to the terror of enemies, the comfort 
 of saints, and the excitement of all to vow to God, and 
 
 to obey and revere Him, ver. 7 — 12. ^f While I sing 
 
 this, let my soul bless the Lord that my lot hath been 
 alway cast in a land of gospel -light. Let me, with thank- 
 ful heart, remember what He hath done for this church 
 and land, and give Him the praise for every deliverance. 
 Let me never fear the rai^e of men ; but in every danger 
 and doubt commit my way to God, that he may bring it 
 to pass. 
 
 To the chief Musician, on IVeginoth, a Psalm or 
 Song of Asaph. 
 
 1 Is Judah's land God is well known, 
 
 his name's in Isr'el great : 
 
 2 In Salem is his tabernacle, 
 
 in Sion is his seat. 
 
 3 There arrows of the how he brake, 
 
 the shield, tfuj sword, the war. 
 
 4 More glorious thou than hills of prey, 
 
 more excellent art far. 
 b Those that were stout of heart are spoil'd, 
 
 they slept their sleep outright ; 
 And none of those their hands did find, 
 
 (hat were the men of might. 
 6 When thy rebuke, O Jacob's God, 
 
 had forth against them past, 
 
PSALM LXXVI. 197 
 
 Their horses and their chariots both 
 were in a deep sleep cast. 
 
 7 Thou, Lord, ev'n thou art he that should 
 
 Lo fear'd ; and who is he 
 That may stand up before thy sight, 
 if once thou angry be ? 
 
 8 From heav'n thou judgment caus'd be 
 
 the earth was still with fear, [heard ; 
 
 9 When God to judgment rose, to save 
 
 all meek on earth that were. 
 10 Surely the very wrath of man 
 unto thy praise redounds: 
 Thou to the remnant of his wrath 
 wilt set restraining bounds. 
 1 1 Vow to the Lord your God, and pay : 
 all ye that near him be, 
 Bring gifts and presents unto him ; 
 for to be fear'd is he. 
 12 By him the sp'rits shall be cut off 
 of those that princes are : 
 Unto the kings that are on earth 
 he fearful doth appear. 
 
 PSALM LXXVII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to (1.) A most afflicted case, in 
 which are remarkable, fervent, and incessant prayers, 
 agonizing restlessness, heart-overwhelming meditations, 
 melancholy fears, and almost desperate outcries concern- 
 ing God, ver 1—9. (2) The effectual cure of this 
 mournful case, by serious meditation on, and solemn ac- 
 knowledgment of the power, greatness, and grace of God, 
 as our God ; and of the holiness and mysteriousness of 
 
198 PSALM LXXVII. 
 
 his providential conduct, particularly in bringing Israel 
 out of Egypt, and in leading them through the wilderness 
 to the promised land, ver. 10 — 20. — If While I sing, let 
 me stand in awe of that God who so chastiseth his fa- 
 vourite saints: Let me sympathize with men of wounded 
 9piiits. If my soul is overwhelmed within me, let me 
 call to mind the gracious character and great works of my 
 God, for his church, or for my soul. 
 
 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, a Psalm of 
 Asaph. 
 
 1 Unto the Lord I with my voice, 
 
 I unto God did cry ; 
 Ev'n with my voice, and unto me 
 his ear he did apply. 
 
 2 I in my trouble sought the Lord, 
 
 my sore by night did run, 
 And ceased nof, ; my grieved soul 
 did consolation shun. 
 
 3 I to remembrance God did call, 
 
 yet trouble did remain ; 
 And overwhelm'd my spirit was, 
 whilst I did sore complain. 
 
 4 Mine eyes debarr'd from rest and sleep, 
 
 thou makest still to wake ; 
 My trouble is so great that I 
 unable am to speak. 
 
 5 The days of old to mind I call'd, 
 
 and oft did think upon 
 The times and ages that are past 
 full many years agone. 
 G By night my song 1 call to mind, 
 and commune with my heart; 
 
PSALM LXXVTI. 199 
 
 My sp'rit did carefully enquire 
 how I might ease my smart. 
 
 7 For ever will the Lord cast off, 
 
 and gracious he no more ? 
 
 8 For ever is his mercy gone ? 
 
 fails his word evermore ? 
 
 9 Is't true that to he gracious 
 
 the Lord forgotten hath ; 
 And that his tender mercies he 
 hath shut up in his wrath ? 
 
 I Then did I say, That surely this 
 
 is mine infirmity : 
 I'll mind the years of the right hand 
 of him that is most High. 
 
 I I Yea, I remember will the works 
 
 performed by the Lord : 
 The wonders done of old by thee 
 I surely will record. 
 
 1 2 I also will of all thy works 
 
 my meditation make ; 
 And of thy doings to discourse 
 great pleasure I will take. 
 
 13 O God, thy way most holy is 
 
 Within thy sanctuary ; 
 And what God is so great in pow'r 
 as is our God most high ? 
 
 14 Thou art the God that wonders do'st 
 
 by thy right hand most strong : 
 Thy mighty pow'r thou hast declar'd 
 the nations among. 
 
200 PSALM LXXVII. 
 
 1 5 To thine own people with thine arm 
 thou did'st redemption bring; 
 To Jacob's sons, and to the tribes 
 of Joseph that do spring. 
 1 The waters, Lord, perceived thee, 
 the waters saw thee well ; 
 And they for fear aside did flee ; 
 the depths on trembling fell. 
 1 7 The clouds in water forth were pour'd, 
 sound loudly did the sky ; 
 And swiftly through the world abroad 
 thine arrows fierce did fly. 
 18 Thy thunder's voice alongst the heav'n 
 a mighty noise did make ; 
 By lightnings lighten'd was the world 
 th' earth tremble did and shake. 
 1 9 Thy w T ay is in the sea, and in 
 the waters great thy path ; 
 Yet are thy footsteps hid, O Lord ; 
 none knowledge thereof hath. 
 
 20 Thy people thou didst safely lead, 
 like to a flock of sheep ; 
 By Moses' hand and Aaron's thou 
 didst them conduct and keep. 
 
 PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 litis Psalm is a brief but instructive history of the 
 transactions between Israel and iheir God, for about four 
 hundred and eighty years, from Moses to David. Here 
 IS, (1 ) The introduction, containing a solemn call to an 
 attentive consideration of God*i words and works, in 
 order to a faithful transmitting of the knowledge thereof 
 
PSALM LXXVIIL 201 
 
 to posterity, that they might set their hope In God, and 
 reform from their fathers' wickedness, ver. 1 — 8 (2.) 
 The history itself, in which are exhibited, (1.) God's fa- 
 vours to Israel before their settlement in Canaan, in 
 plaguing the Egyptians, in dividing the Red Sea, in 
 giving them water from the rock, and manna from heaven, 
 in bringing them into Canaan, notwithstanding of their 
 unnumbered provocations, particularly their forgetfulness 
 of his mighty works, their ingratitude for his favours, 
 their murmuring against his trying dispensations, their 
 eagerness to satiate their lusts with his benefits, their im- 
 penitent obduracy, or hypocritical repentance under his 
 rebukes, ver. 9 — 55. (2.) Their ingratitude, treachery, 
 and idolatry, after their entrance into Canaan ; — with 
 (rod's righteous resentment thereof, in removing his tab- 
 ernacle from Shiloh, an^ in delivering up his ark and 
 people into the hand of the Philistines, ver. 56 — 64. 
 (3.) God's merciful return to them, in obliging the Phil- 
 istines by the plague of emrods, to restore his ark, and in, 
 at length, providing an habitation for it at Jerusalem, 
 and in raising up and qualifying David, a descendant of 
 Judah, to govern them in a manner both honourable and 
 happjr, ver. 65 — 72. These things are moie largely re- 
 corded in the books of Exodus, Numbers, Leuteronomy, 
 Joshua, Judges, 1st and 2d Samuels, and part of 1st 
 
 Kings. ^f While I sing them, let me with grief and 
 
 shame remember my own and my fathers' transgressions 
 against the Lord. Let me adore the infinite patience, 
 power, and mercy, holiness and equity of God. Let me 
 bless his holy name, for the multitude of his undeserved 
 favours towards me, and towards the Church. And 
 though he cause grief, let me hope, That in due time, he 
 will have compassion. 
 
 Maschil of Asaph. 
 
 1 Attend, my people to my law ; 
 thereto give thou an ear ; 
 The words that from my mouth proceed 
 attentively do hear. 
 
202 PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 2 My mouth shall speak a parable, 
 
 and sayings dark of old ; 
 
 3 The same which we have heard and known, 
 
 and us our fathers told. 
 
 4 We also will them not conceal 
 
 from their posterity ; 
 Them to the generation 
 
 to come declare will we : 
 The praises of the Lord our God, 
 
 and his almighty strength, 
 The wond'rous works that he hath done, 
 
 we will shew forth at length. 
 
 5 His testimony and his law 
 
 in Isr'el he did place, 
 And charg'd our fathers it to show 
 to their succeeding race ; 
 
 6 That so the race which was to come 
 
 might well them learn and know ; 
 And sons unborn, who should arise, 
 might to their sons them show : 
 
 7 That they might set their hope in God, 
 
 and suffer not to fall 
 His mighty works out of their mind, 
 but keep his precepts all : 
 
 8 And might not, like their fathers, he 
 
 a stiff rebellious race ; 
 A race not right in heart ; with God 
 whose sp'rit not stedfast was. 
 
 9 The sons of Ephraim, who nor bows 
 
 nor other arms did lack, 
 
PSALM LXXVIII. 203 
 
 When as the day of battle was, 
 
 they faintly turned back. 
 1 They brake God's cov'nant, and refus'd 
 
 in his commands to go ; 
 J 1 His works and wonders they forgot, 
 
 which he to them did show. 
 
 1 2 Things marvellous he brought to pass ; 
 
 their fathers them beheld 
 Within the land of Egypt done, 
 yea, ev'n in Zoan's field. 
 
 1 3 By him divided was the sea, 
 
 he caus'd them through to pass ; 
 And made the waters so to stand, 
 as like an heap it was. 
 
 14 With cloud by day, wilh light of fire 
 
 all night he did them guide. 
 1 5 In desert rocks he clave, and drink, 
 
 as from great depths supply 'd. 
 1 fi He from the rock brought streams, like 
 
 made waters to run down. [floods 
 
 17 Yet sinning more, in desert they 
 
 provok'd the highest One. 
 
 I 8 For in their heart they tempted God, 
 and, speaking with mistrust, 
 They greedily did meat require 
 to satisfy their lust. 
 1 9 Against the Lord himself they spake, 
 and, murmuring, said thus, 
 A table in the wilderness 
 can God prepare for us ? 
 
204 PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 20 Behold, he smote the rock, and thence 
 
 came streams and waters great ; 
 But can he give his people hread ? 
 and send them flesh to eat ? 
 
 21 The Lord did hear, and waxed wroth ; 
 
 so kindled was a flame 
 'Gainst Jacob, and 'gainst Israel 
 up indignation came. 
 
 22 For they believ'd not God, nor trust 
 
 in his salvation had; 
 
 23 Though clouds above he did command, 
 
 and heavVs doors open made, 
 
 24 And manna rain'd on them, and gave 
 
 them corn of heav'n to eat. 
 
 25 Man angels' food did eat ; to them 
 
 he to the full sent meat. 
 
 26 And in the heaven he did cause 
 
 an eastern wind to blow ; 
 And by his power he let out 
 the southern wind to .go. 
 
 27 Then flesh as thick as dust he made 
 
 to rain down them among ; 
 And feather' d fowls, like as the sand 
 which li'th the shore along. 
 
 28 At his command amidst their camp 
 
 these show'rs of flesh down fell, 
 All round about the tabernacles 
 and tents where they did dwell. 
 
 29 So they did eat abundantly, 
 
 and had of meat their fill ; 
 
PSALM LXXVIII. 205 
 
 For he did give them what was 
 their own desire and will. 
 
 30 They from their lust had not estrang'd 
 
 their heart and their desire ; 
 But while the meat was in their mouths 
 which they did so require, 
 
 31 God's wrath upon them came, and slew 
 
 the fattest of them all ; 
 So that the choice of Israel, 
 overthrown by death did fall. 
 
 32 Yet, notwithstanding of all this, 
 
 they sinned still the more ; 
 And tho' he had great wonders wrought, 
 heliev'd him not therefore : 
 
 33 Wherefore their days in vanity 
 
 he did consume and waste : 
 And by his wrath their wretched years 
 away in trouble past. 
 
 34 But when he slew them, then they did 
 
 to seek him shew desire ; 
 Yea, they return 'd and after God 
 right early did enquire. 
 
 35 And that the Lord had been their Rock 
 
 they did remember then ; 
 Ev'n that the high almighty God 
 had their Redeemer been. 
 
 36 Yet with their mouth they fiatter'd him, 
 
 and spake but feignedly ; 
 And they unto the God of truth 
 with their false tongues did lie. 
 
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206 PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 37 For though their words were good, their 
 
 with him was not sincere ; [heart 
 
 Unsteadfast and perfidious 
 they in his cov'nant were. 
 
 38 But full of pity, he forgave 
 
 their sin, them did not slay ; 
 Nor stirr'd up all his wrath, but oft 
 his anger turn'd away. 
 
 39 For that they were hut fading flesh 
 
 to mind he did recall ; 
 A wind that passeth soon away, 
 and not returns at all. 
 
 40 How often did they him provoke 
 
 within the wilderness ! 
 And in the desert did him grieve 
 with their rebelliousness ! 
 
 41 Yea, turning back, they tempted God, 
 
 and limits set upon 
 Him, who in midst of Isrel is 
 the only Holy One. 
 
 42 They did not call to mind his power, 
 
 nor yet the day when he 
 Deliver 'd them out of the hand 
 of their fierce enemy ; 
 
 43 Nor how great signs in Egypt land 
 
 he openly had wrought ; 
 What miracles in Zoan's field 
 his hand to pass had brought. 
 
 44 How lakes and rivers ev'ry where 
 
 be turned into blood ; 
 
PSALM LXXVIIL 207 
 
 So that nor man nor beast could drink 
 of standing lake or flood. 
 
 45 He brought among them swarms of flie-, 
 
 which did them sore annoy ; 
 And divers kinds of filthy frogs 
 he sent them to destroy. 
 
 46 He to the caterpillar gave 
 
 the fruits of all their soil ; 
 Their labours he deliver'd up 
 unto the locusts' spoil. 
 
 47 Their vines with hail, their sycamores 
 
 he with the frost did blast : 
 
 48 Their beasts to hail he gave ; their flocks 
 
 hot thunderbolts did waste. 
 
 49 Fierce burning wrath he on them cast, 
 
 and indignation strong, 
 And troubles sore, by sending forth 
 ill angels them among. 
 
 50 He to his wrath made way ; their soul 
 
 from death he did not save ; 
 But over to the pestilence 
 the lives of them he gave. 
 
 51 In Egypt land the first-born all 
 
 he smote down ev'ry where ; 
 Among the tents of Ham, ev'n these 
 chief of their strength that were, 
 
 52 But his own people, like to sheep, 
 
 thence to go forth he made ; 
 And he, amidst the wilderness, 
 them, as a flock, did lead. 
 
208 PSALM LXXYIII. 
 
 53 And he them safely on did lead, 
 
 so that they did not fear ; 
 Whereas their en'mies by the sea 
 quite overwhelmed were. 
 
 54 To borders of his sanctuary 
 
 the Lord his people led, 
 Ev'n to the mount which his right hand, 
 for them had purchased. 
 
 55 The nations of Canaan, 
 
 by his almighty hand, 
 Before their face he did expel 
 
 out of their native land ; 
 Which for inheritance to them 
 
 by line he did divide, 
 And made the tribes of Israel 
 
 within their tents abide. 
 
 56 Yet God most high they did provoke, 
 
 and tempted ever still ; 
 And to observe his testimonies 
 did not incline their will : 
 
 57 But, like their fathers, turned back, 
 
 and dealt unfaithfully : 
 Aside they turned, like a bow 
 that shoots deceitfully. 
 
 58 For they to anger did provoke 
 
 him with their places high ; 
 And with their graven images 
 mov'd him to jealousy. 
 5!) When God heard this he waxed wroth, 
 and much loath'd Isr'el then: 
 
PSALM LXXVIII. 20^ 
 
 60 So Shiloh's tent he left, the lent 
 
 which he had plac'd with men. 
 
 61 And he his strength delivered 
 
 into captivity ; 
 He left his glory in the hand 
 of his proud enemy. 
 
 62 His people also he gave o'er 
 
 unto the sword's fierce rage : 
 So sore his wrath enflamed was 
 against his heritage. 
 
 63 The fire consumed their choice young men ; 
 
 their maids no marriage had ; 
 
 64 And when their priests fell by the sword, 
 
 their wives no mourning made. 
 
 65 But then the Lord arose, as one 
 
 that doth from sleep awake ; 
 And like a giant that, by wine 
 refresh' d, a shout doth make : 
 
 66 Upon his en'mies' hinder parts 
 
 he made his stroke to fall ; 
 And so upon them he did put 
 a shame perpetual. 
 
 67 Moreover he the tabernacle 
 
 of Joseph did refuse ; 
 The mighty tribe of Ephraim 
 he would in no wise choose. 
 
 68 But he did choose Jehudah's tribe 
 
 to be the rest above ; 
 And of mount Sion he made choice, 
 which he so much did love. 
 
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210 PSALM LXXVIII. 
 
 69 And he his sanctuary built 
 
 like to a palace high, 
 Like to the earth which he did found 
 to perpetuity. 
 
 70 Of David, that his servant was, 
 
 he also choice did make, 
 And even from the folds of sheep 
 was pleased him to take : 
 
 71 From waiting on the ewes with young, 
 
 he brought him forth to feed 
 Israel, his inheritance, 
 his people, Jacob's seed. 
 
 72 So after the integrity 
 
 he of his heart them fed ; 
 And by the good skill of his hands 
 them wisely governed. 
 
 PSALM LXXIX. 
 
 This Psalm relates to the havoek made of the Jewish 
 capital and nation by the Chaldeans arid Syrogrecians, 
 as typical of the afflictions of the gospel church. Observe, 
 (1.) How deplorable the condition of these people of God 
 was, when their enemies raged against their dwellings, 
 persons, and characters ; and their God himself long con- 
 tinued the tokens of his just displeasure, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) 
 Their humble but fervent supplications, for the just 
 punishment of their heathen enemies, and for divine 
 pity, pardon, and help, for themselves, ver. — 12. (3.) 
 The pleas wherewith they enforce their requests, viz. God's 
 relation to them, as their God and Shepherd, and the 
 tendency of what they asked to promote the declarative 
 
 glory of his name, ver. 1, r», 9, 10, 13. 1[ While I 
 
 Blur, let my soul have a deep sympathy with the afflicted 
 
PSALM LXXIX. 211 
 
 members of Christ : Let me bless his holy name, that I 
 am not in similar circumstances. Let me lay before the 
 Lord the spiritual injuries which Satan and my lusts have 
 done to my soul, and to the church of God ; and let me 
 cry bitterly for his merciful rising up to destroy them, and 
 to shew me his salvation. 
 
 A Psalm of Asaph. 
 
 1 O God, the heathen enter' d have 
 
 thine heritage ; by them 
 Defiled is thy house : on heaps 
 they laid Jerusalem. 
 
 2 The Lodies of thy servants they 
 
 have cast forth to be meat 
 To rav'nous fowls ; thy dear saints' flesh 
 they gave to beasts to eat. 
 
 3 Their blood about Jerusalem 
 
 like water they have shed ; 
 And there was none to bury them 
 when they were slain and dead. 
 
 4 Unto our neighbours a reproach 
 
 most base become are we ; 
 A scorn and laughing stock to them 
 that round about us be. 
 
 5 How long, Lord, shall thine anger last? 
 
 wilt thou still keep the same ? 
 And shall thy fervent jealousy 
 burn like unto a flame ? 
 
 6 On heathen pour thy fury forth 
 
 that have thee never know r n, 
 
212 PSALM LXXIX. 
 
 And on those kingdoms which thy name 
 have never call'd upon. 
 7 For these are they who Jacob have 
 devoured cruelly ; 
 And they his habitation 
 have caused waste to lie. 
 b Against us mind not former ^ins ; 
 thy tender mercies show ; 
 Let them prevent us speedily, 
 for we're brought very low. 
 9 For thy name's glory, help us, Lord, 
 who hast our saviour been : 
 Deliver us, for thy name's sake, 
 O purge away our sin. 
 
 1 Why say the heathen, Where's their God ? 
 
 let him to them be known ; 
 When those who shed thy servants' blood 
 are in our sight o'erthnnvn. 
 
 11 O let the pris'ner's sighs ascend 
 
 before thy sight on high : 
 Preserve those in thy mighty pow'r 
 that are design 'd to die. 
 
 12 And to our neighbours' bosom cause 
 
 it ^even-fold renderM be, 
 Ev'n the reproach wherewith they have, 
 O Loid, reproached thee. 
 
 13 So we thy folk, and pasture-sheep, 
 
 shall give thee thanks always ; 
 And unto generations all 
 
 we will shew forth thy praise. 
 
PSALM LXXX. 213 
 
 This Psalm relates to the distressed condition of the 
 Hebrew church and nation, perhaps during the Syrian, 
 Assyrian, or Chaldean invasions, 2 Kings xii, x:ii, xv, 
 xvii, xviii, xix, xxiv, xxv. Here are, (1.) Earnest sup- 
 plications, for God's special presence and favour, ver. 1 — 
 3, 7, 19. (2.) Mournful complaints of the lasting ap- 
 pearances of God's anger, of the overflowings of their 
 ti'rief, of abuse and derision by their neighbours, and of 
 the unhinging of their constitution, which God himself 
 had fixed, when he brought them out of Egypt, ver. 4— 
 13. (3.) Further supplications, that God would consider 
 and pity his vineyard, their church and nation, assist their 
 King, his vine dresser, and convert them to, and quicken 
 
 them in his sendee, ver. 14 — 19 If While I sing, let 
 
 me be affected with the distresses of God's church. Let 
 me pant for the fullest manifestations of his glory, and 
 the blessings of his presence. Let me insist, That his 
 Spirit may glorify Jesus Christ, the great Man of his 
 right hand, in taking what is his, and shewing it unto me. 
 
 To the chief Musician y upon Shoshannim, Eduth, 
 a Psalm of Asaph. 
 
 1 Hear, Israel's Shepherd ! like a flock 
 
 thou that dost Joseph guide ; 
 Shine forth, O thou that dost between 
 the cherubims abide. 
 
 2 In Ephraim's and Benjamin's, 
 
 and in Manasseh's sight, 
 O come for our salvation ; 
 
 stir up thy strength and might. 
 
 3 Turn us again, O Lord our God, 
 
 and upon us vouchsafe 
 To make thy countenance to shine, 
 and so we shall be safe. 
 
214 PSALM LXXX. 
 
 4 O Lord of hosts, almighty God, 
 
 how long shall kindled be 
 Thy wrath against the prayer made 
 by thine own folk to thee ? 
 
 5 Thou tears of sorrow giv'st to them 
 
 instead of bread to eat ; 
 Yea, tears instead of drink thou giv'st 
 to them in measure great. 
 
 6 Thou makest us a strife unto 
 
 our neighbours round about ; 
 Our enemies among themselves 
 at us do laugh and flout. 
 
 7 Turn us again, O God of hosts, 
 
 and upon us vouchsafe 
 To make thy countenance to shine, 
 and so we shall be safe. 
 
 8 A vine from Egypt brought thou hast, 
 
 by thine outstretched hand ; 
 And thou the heathen out didst cast, 
 to plant it in their land. 
 
 9 Before it thou a room didst make, 
 
 where it might grow and stand ; 
 Thou causedst it deep root to take, 
 and it did fill the land. 
 
 10 The mountains vail'd were with its shade, 
 
 as with a covering ; 
 Like goodly cedars were the boughs 
 which out from it did spring. 
 
 1 1 Upon the one hand to the sea 
 
 her boughs she did out send ; 
 
PSALM LXXX. 213 
 
 On th' other side unto the flood 
 her branches did extend. 
 12 Why hast thou then thus broken down 
 and ta'en her hedge away ? 
 So that all passengers do pluck 
 and make of her a prey. 
 1 3 The boar who from the forest comes 
 doth waste it at his pleasure ; 
 The wild beast of the field also 
 devours it out of measure. 
 1 4 O God of hosts, we thee beseech, 
 return now T unto thine ; 
 Look down from heav'n in love, behold, 
 and visit this thy vine: 
 15 This vineyard, which thine own right hand 
 hath planted us among ; 
 And that same branch which for thyself 
 thou hast made to be strong. 
 1 G Burnt up it is with flaming fire, 
 it also is cut down : 
 They utterly are perished 
 
 when as thy face doth frown. 
 17 O let thy hand be still upon 
 the Man of thy right hand, 
 The Son of man, whom for thyself 
 thou madest strong to stand. 
 ! 8 So henceforth we will not go back, 
 nor turn from thee at all : 
 O do thou quicken us, and we 
 upon thy name will call. 
 
216 PSALM LXXX. 
 
 1 9 Turn us again, Lord God of hosts, 
 and upon us vouchsafe 
 To make thy countenance to shine, 
 and so we shall be safe. 
 
 PSALM LXXXI. 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed for the feast of 
 Trumpets, on the first day of the 7th month, Lev. xxiii. 
 24i. Here are, (1.) Solemn exhortations to praise God, 
 for what he Is to his people, and for what he had done 
 for them, ver. 1 — 7. i2j Instructions concerning God's 
 new covenant-grant of himself, and his benefits to men, 
 and their ungrateful refusal thereof, and the misery they 
 
 incur, and happiness they loose thereby, ver. 8 — 16. 
 
 If While I sing, let my soul consider, what God is to, 
 hath done for, and given to men, — to me ; — and let all 
 my inward powers stedfastly believe his declarations, and 
 eagerly embrace his offers. Let my heart be filled with 
 grief, that ever I refused to hear my own gracious God 
 speaking from heaven, and offering to me, all the un 
 searchable riches of Christ. 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Gittith, a Psalm of 
 Asaph. 
 
 1 Sing loud to God our strength ; with joy 
 
 to Jacob's God do sing. 
 
 2 Take up a psalm, the pleasant harp, 
 
 timbrel and psalt'ry bring. 
 
 3 Blow trumpets at new-moon, what day 
 
 our feast appointed is : 
 
 4 For charge to Isr'el, and a law 
 
 of Jacob's God was this. 
 
 5 To Joseph this a testimony 
 
 he made, when Egypt land 
 
PSALM LXXXI. 21? 
 
 I le travell'd through, where speech I heard 
 I did not understand. 
 
 6 His shoulder I from burdens took, 
 
 his hands from pots did free. 
 
 7 Thou didst in trouble on me call, 
 
 and I deliver' d thee : 
 In secret place of thundering 
 
 1 did thee answer make ; 
 And at the streams of Meribah 
 
 of thee a proof did take. 
 
 8 O thou, my people, give an ear, 
 
 I'll testify to thee ; 
 To thee, O Isr'el, if thou will 
 
 but hearken unto me. 
 <J In midst of thee there shall not be 
 
 any strange god at all; 
 Nor unto any god unknown 
 
 thou bowing down shall fall. 
 
 10 I am the Lord thy God, which did 
 
 from Egypt land thee guide ; 
 I'll fill thy mouth abundantly, 
 do thou it open wide. 
 
 11 But yet my people to my voice 
 
 would not attentive be ; 
 And ev'n my chosen Israel 
 
 he would have none of me. 
 1 2 So to the lust of their own hearts 
 
 I them delivered ; 
 And then in counsels of their own 
 
 they vainly wandered. 
 
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218 PSALM LXXXI. 
 
 13 that my people had me hoard, 
 
 Isr'el my ways had chose ! 
 
 14 1 had their en 'mips soon suhdu'd, 
 
 my hand turn'd on their foes. 
 1 5 The haters of the Lord to him 
 
 Rohmissinn should have feign'd ; 
 But as for them, their time should have 
 for evermore remain'd. 
 1 6 He should have also fed them with 
 the finest of the wheat ; 
 Of honey from the rock thy fill 
 I should have made thee eat. 
 
 PSALM LXXXII. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned for the direct ion and 
 warning- of the .Jewish courts of judicature, it rpproteutoi 
 (1.) The dignity of magistrates, and their dependence on 
 God, as their sovereign Governor and Judge, ver. 1, o". 
 (2.) jheir duty, ver. 3, 4. (3.) Their too frequent de- 
 generacy and mischievousness, and the just punishment 
 thereof, ver. 2, 5, 7. (4.) The saints' request for fjtm 
 establishment of God's kingdom in the world, ver. 8. — 
 — Tf While I sing, let me stand in awe of Jehovah's 
 authority and presence. Let me remember, I must be 
 answerable to him for all my conduct. Let me be affect- 
 ed with my meanness and corruption. Let me revere 
 magistrates as the deputies of (iod on earth. And in 
 every station, in which (iod placeth me, let my care be, 
 in all things, to live honestly, and to cry mightily, that 
 the kingdoms of this world may be quickly made the 
 kingdoms of my Lord and of his Christ. 
 
 A Psalm of Asaph. 
 
 1 In god's assemhly God doth stand ; 
 he judgeth gods among. 
 
PSALM LXXXII. 219 
 
 2 How long, accepting persons vile, 
 
 will ye give judgment wrong ? 
 
 3 Defend the poor and fatherless ; 
 
 to poor oppress'd do right. 
 
 4 The poor and needy ones set free ; 
 
 rid them from ill men's might. 
 
 5 They know not, nor will understand ; 
 
 in darkness they walk on : 
 All the foundations of the earth 
 out of their course are gone. 
 f> I said that ye are gods, and are 
 sons of die Highest all : 
 
 7 But ye shall die like men, and as 
 
 one of the princes fall. 
 
 8 O God, do thou raise up thyself, 
 
 the earth to judgment call : 
 For thou, as thine inheritance, 
 shalt take the nations all. 
 
 PSALM LXXXIII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to some combination of the Hea- 
 t'.iens around, against the Hebrews, either in the days of 
 'Jay-id, 2 Sam. viii. or x. ; or of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chron. 
 xx. And contains, (i.) A solemn remonstrance to God, 
 concerning their malicious designs against his church and 
 honour, ver. 1 — 8. (2.) Fervent supplications to God, 
 that he would defeat these attempts, protect and preserve 
 his church, humble his enemies, and glorify himself in the 
 
 world, ver. 9 — 18. ^f While I sing, let me be affected 
 
 with the inward combinations of my own lusts, with Satan 
 and the world, and with the joint endeavours of open 
 enemie- and naughty professors, against the church and 
 interesti of Christ ; — and commit the caust to God, who 
 judgetfa righteously. 
 
220 PSALM LXXXIIL 
 
 A So7ig or Psalm of Asaph. 
 
 1 Keep not, O God, we thee entreat, 
 
 O keep not silence now : 
 Do thou not hold thy peace, O God, 
 and still no more be thou. 
 
 2 For, lo, thine enemies a noise 
 
 tumultously have made ; 
 And they that haters are of thee 
 have lifted up the head. 
 
 3 Against thy chosen people they 
 
 do crafty counsel take ; 
 And they against thy hidden ones 
 do consultations make. 
 
 4 Come, let us cut them off, said they, 
 
 from being a nation, 
 That of the name of Isr el may 
 no more be mention. 
 
 b For with joint heart they plot, in league 
 
 against thee they combine. 
 () The tents of Edom, Ishm elites, 
 
 MoaVs and Ilagar's line; 
 
 7 Gebal, and Amnion, Amalek, 
 
 Philistines, those of Tyre ; 
 
 8 And Assur join'd with them, to help 
 Lot's children they conspire. 
 
 9 Do to them as to Midi an, 
 
 Jabin at Kison strand; 
 
 10 And Sis'ra, which at Kn -dor fell, 
 
 as dung to fat the land. 
 
PSALM LXXXIII. 221 
 
 1 1 Like Oreb and like Zeeb make 
 their noble men to fall ; 
 Like Zeba and Zalmunna like 
 make thou their princes all : 
 
 1 2 Who said, For our possession 
 let us Gods houses take. 
 
 1 3 My God, them like a wheel, as chaff 
 
 before the wind, them make. 
 
 14 As lire consumes the wood, as flame 
 
 doth mountains set on fire, 
 1.5 Chase and affright them with the storm 
 and tempest of thine ire. 
 
 1 () 1 heir faces fill with shame, O Lord, 
 
 that they may seek thy name. 
 ] 7 Let them confounded be, and vex'd, 
 
 and perish in their shame : 
 1 8 That men may know that thou, to whom 
 
 alone doth appertain, 
 The name JEHOVAH, dost most high 
 
 o'er all the earth remain. 
 
 TSALM LXXXIV. 
 
 This Psalm is much akin to Psalm 27th, 42d, 43d, 
 and 63d, and might he composed on the same occasion 
 with the farmer, when David was banished from Jeru- 
 salem, by Absalom his son, 2 bam. xv. xvi. We have 
 here, (1.) David's ardent alieciion towards the public or- 
 dinances of God, and sense of their happiness who enjoy- 
 ed them, ver. 1 — 7, 11). (2.) His heart burning desire 
 to the (iod of ordinances, ver. 8, 9. (3.) His assured 
 faith of dod's kindness, and persuasion of the happiness 
 of such as trust in him, ver. 11, 12. ^[ So let my heart 
 

 222 PSALM LXXXIV. 
 
 cry out for God, the living God. So let me covet earn- 
 estly intimate fellowship with bim, in his ordinances. So 
 let me praise his name, and hold on in his way, till I 
 arrive at the Zion above, ^o let God be my Friend, my 
 Protector, and the everlasting Hock of my rest. 
 
 To the chief Musician, upon Gittith, a Psalm 
 for the sons of Korah. 
 
 1 How lovely is thy dwelling-place, 
 
 O Lord of hosts, to me ! 
 The tahernacles of thy grace 
 how pleasant, Lord, they he! 
 
 2 My thirsty soul longs veh'mently, 
 
 yea faints, thy courts to see: 
 My very heart and flesh cry out, 
 O living God, for thee. 
 
 3 Behold, the sparrow findelh out 
 
 an house wherein to rest; 
 The swallow also for herself 
 
 hath purchased a nest ; 
 Lv'n thine own altars*, where she safe 
 
 her young ones forth may bring, 
 
 * To me, it is inconceivable, how sparrows or swallows 
 could fix their nests in the altars of God, wfajch were of 
 brass or rough stones, and had a fire perpetually burning 
 upon them, and multitudes of priests and Levites crowd- 
 ing around them. God did not allow of any trees to be 
 planted near to them. I cannot believe God's tabernacle 
 or temple was polluted with the nests and ordure of birds, 
 in the manner of our ruinous churches. Nor can I see 
 this idea answerable to the context or scope of the Psalm : 
 Might not the verse be rather translated, " As the spar- 
 row findeth the house, and the swallow the nest for her- 
 self, where she hath put her young ones, my soul findeth 
 
PSALM LXXXIV. 223 
 
 O thou almighty Lord of hosts, 
 who art my God and King. 
 
 4 Bless'd are they in thy house that dwell, 
 
 they ever give thee praise. 
 
 5 Bless'd is the man whose strength thou art, 
 
 in whose heart are thy ways. 
 Who passing thorough Baca's vale, 
 therein do dig up wells ; 
 Also the rain that falleth down 
 the pools with water fills. 
 
 7 So they from strength unwearied go 
 
 still forward unto strength, 
 Until in Sion they appear 
 before the Lord at length. 
 
 8 Lord God of hosts, my prayer hear ; 
 
 O Jacob's God give ear. 
 
 9 See God our shield, look on the face 
 
 of thine anointed dear. 
 
 1 For in thy courts one day excels 
 
 a thousand ; rather in 
 My God's house will I keep a door, 
 than dwell in tents of sin. 
 
 1 1 For God the Lord's a sun and shield : 
 
 he'll grace and glory give ; 
 And will withhold no good from them 
 that uprightly do live. 
 
 thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God :" — 
 i. e. with inexpressible ardour I frmg for\ and desire them, 
 and with ineffable pleasure I approach them, in order to 
 intimate fellowship with my God. Compere ver. 1, 2, 
 lU, of this Psalm, with Psalms xlii. 1, 2. — . xliii. 3, 4». 
 
224 PSALM LXXXIV. 
 
 1 2 O thou that art the Lord of hosts, 
 that man is truly Llest, 
 Who by assured confidence 
 on thee alone doth rest. 
 
 PSALM LXXXV. 
 
 This Psalm relates to some remarkable deliverance 
 of the Jewish nation, but whether that effected by the 
 advancement of David to the throne, or that from the 
 Assyrian invasion, 2 Kings xix, or from the Chaldean 
 captivity, Kzra i. is uncertain. It contains (I.) Thank- 
 ful acknowledgments of divine favours received, ver. 
 1 — 3. (2.) Supplications that further favours and de- 
 liverances may be speedily bestowed, ver. 4 — 7. (3.) 
 Firm expectations of a gracious answer in the coming, 
 
 mediation, and blessings of the Messiah) ver. 8 — 13. 
 
 If While 1 sing, let my soul be affected with the mercies 
 which I, which Britain, which the Church of God have 
 enjoyed. Let me be thereby encouraged to plead for 
 more. And let me, without doubting, credit the pro- 
 mises, and expect supply from the fulness of Christ. 
 
 To the chief Mtisician y a Psalm for the sons of 
 Korah. * 
 
 1 O Lord, thou hast been favourable 
 
 to thy beloved laud : 
 Jacob's captivity thou hast 
 recall'd with mighty hand. 
 
 2 Thou pardoned thy people hast 
 
 all their iniquities ; 
 Thou all their trespasses and sins 
 hast cover'd from thine eyes. 
 
 3 Thou took'st off all thine ire, and turn'dst 
 
 from thy wrath's furiousness. 
 
PSALM LXXXV. 225 
 
 4 Turn us, God of our health, and cause 
 
 thy wrath 'gainst us to cease. 
 
 5 Shall thy displeasure thus endure 
 
 against us without end ? 
 Wilt thou to generations all 
 thine anger forth extend ? 
 
 6 That in thee may thy people joy, 
 
 wilt thou not us revive ? 
 
 7 Shew us thy mercy, Lord, to us 
 
 do thy salvation give. 
 
 8 I'll hear what God the Lord will speak : 
 
 to his folk he'll speak peace, 
 And to his saints ; but let them not 
 return to foolishness. 
 
 9 To them that fear him surely near 
 
 is his salvation ; 
 That glory in our land may have 
 her habitation. 
 
 10 Truth met with mercy, righteousness 
 
 and peace kiss'd mutually ; 
 
 1 1 Truth springs from earth, and righteous- 
 
 looks down from heaven high. [ness 
 
 1 2 Yea, what is good the Lord shall give , 
 
 our land shall yield increase : 
 
 13 Justice, to set us in his steps 
 
 shall go before his face. 
 
 PSALM LXXXVI. 
 
 This Psalm contains, (1 ) David's fervent supplications, 
 that God would hear his prayers, ver. 1, 6, 7, mercifully 
 
 N2 
 
226 PSALM LXXXVI. 
 
 preserve and save him, ver. 2, 3, 16. afford him joy, 
 strength, and honour, ver. 4, 11, 17. (2.\ His pleas, 
 wherewith he enforceth his prayers, drawn from the good- 
 ness of God, ver. 5, 13, 15.; his own relation to, and 
 trust in God, ver. 2, 4, 16. ; his former experience of 
 God's kindness, ver. 17. ; and from the malice of his 
 enemies, ver. 14. (3.) His ascription of praise to God, 
 as matchless in his nature and works, as the sole object of 
 worship, and as great and infinitely gracious, ver. 8, 9, 
 
 10, 12, 13, If While I sing, let me remember, that 
 
 the Psalmist hath left me an example, that I should walk 
 in his steps. 
 
 A Prayer of David. 
 
 1 O Lord, do thou bow down thine ear, 
 
 and hear me graciously ; 
 Because I sore afflicted am, 
 and am in poverty. 
 
 2 Because I'm holy, let my soul 
 
 by thee preserved be : 
 O thou my God, thy servant save, ■ 
 that puts his trust in thee. 
 
 3 Sitli unto thee I daily cry, 
 
 be merciful to me. 
 
 4 Rejoice thy servant's soul ; for, Lord, 
 
 1 lift my soul to thee. 
 
 5 For thou art gracious, O Lord, 
 
 and ready to forgive ; 
 And rich in mercy, all that call 
 upon thee to relieve. 
 
 6 Hear, Lord, my pray V ; unto the voice 
 
 of my request attend : 
 
 7 In troublous times I'll call on thee ; 
 
 for thou wilt answer send. 
 
 
PSALM LXXXVI. 227 
 
 8 Lord there is none among the gods 
 
 that may with thee compare ; 
 And like the works which thou hast done, 
 not any work is there. 
 
 9 All nations whom thou mad'st shall come 
 
 and worship rev'rently 
 Before thy face ; and they, O Lord, 
 thy name shall glorify. 
 
 I Because thou art exceeding great, 
 
 and works by thee are done 
 Which are to be admir'd ; and thou 
 art God thyself alone. 
 
 I I Teach me thy way, and in thy truth, 
 
 O Lord, then walk will I ; 
 Unite my heart, that I thy nam^ 
 may fear continually. 
 
 12 O Lord my God, with all my heart 
 
 to thee I will give praise ; 
 And I the glory will ascribe 
 unto thy name always: 
 
 1 3 Because thy mercy toward me 
 
 in greatness doth excel ; 
 And thou deliver'd hast my soul 
 out from the lowest hell. 
 
 14 O God, the proud against me rise, 
 
 and vi'lent men have met, 
 That for my soul have sought ; and thee 
 before them have not set. 
 1 5 But thou art full of pity, Lord, 
 a God most gracious, 
 
228 PSALM LXXXVI. 
 
 Long-suffering, and in thy truth 
 and mercy plenteous. 
 
 16 O turn to me thy countenance, 
 
 and mercy on me have ; 
 Thy servant strengthen, and the son 
 of thine own handmaid save. 
 
 17 Shew me a sign for good, that they 
 
 which do me hate may see, 
 And be asham'd : because thou, Lord, 
 didst help and comfort me. 
 
 PSALM LXXXVII. 
 
 This Psalm is an encomium upon Mount Zion, as typi- 
 cal of the Gospel-church. (1.) For the sake of the Tem- 
 ple, Mount Zion is preferred to every other place in 
 Canaan, as more honoured by God, and more delighted 
 in by him, ver. 1 — 3. (2 ) In respect of better inhabitants, 
 greater stability, and more important joys and blessings, 
 
 the Church is preferred to all other nations, ver. 4 — 7. 
 
 T[ While I sing, let me observe the dignity of relation to 
 Jkiiovau at my God. Let me praise him for founding 
 his ( "Inarch on Jesus, the unmoveable Hock of ages, that 
 the gates of hell cannot prevail against her. Let me 
 rejoice in tile glorious promises made concerning her, and 
 supplicate the speedy, the remarkable fulfilment thereof. 
 And while I with joy draw water out of her ordinances, 
 her wells of salvation, let me live a holy, a cheerful mem- 
 ber of society. 
 
 A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. 
 
 1 Uro.v the hills of holiness 
 
 lie his foundation sets. 
 
 2 God, more than Jacob's dwellings all, 
 
 delights in Sinn's gates. 
 
PSALM LXXXVIL 229 
 
 3 Tilings glorious are said of thee, 
 
 thou city of the Lord. 
 
 4 Rahab and Babel I, to those 
 
 that know me will record : 
 
 Behold ev'n Tyrus, and with it 
 
 the land of Palestine, 
 And likewise Ethiopia; 
 
 this man was horn therein. 
 
 5 And it of Sion shall he said, 
 
 This man and that man there 
 Was born ; and he that is most High 
 himself shall stablish her. 
 
 f) ^Yhen God the people writes, he'll count 
 that this man born was there. 
 
 7 There be that sing and play ; and all 
 my well-springs in thee are. 
 
 PSALM LXXXVIII. 
 
 In this doleful Psalm, after a very short declaration of 
 his faith, we have, (I.) Hemarfs bitter wailing over his 
 distressed case, Thai his troubles were great, his body at 
 the point of death, his soul filled with grief, his God hid- 
 ing and angry, his rnind distressed with terrors, and his 
 friends unkind, ver. 3 — 9, 14- — 13. (2.) His bitter 
 groans to, and expostulations with God, importing, That 
 he had long cried for mercy ; that in death, nothing could 
 
 be done for him, kc. ver. 1, 2, 9, — 14. Tf VVhile I 
 
 sing, let me think how dreadful hell must be, when even 
 fatherly chastisements are so severe ; how dieadful the 
 enormity of sin, which provokes God so grievously to afflict 
 his dearest favourites; and how necessary it is to retain 
 our faith of our relation to God, amidst the worst of 
 troubles. 
 
•230 PSALM LXXXVIII. 
 
 A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah, to the 
 chief Musician upon Mahalath Leanoth, 
 Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. 
 
 1 Lord God, my Saviour, day and night 
 
 before thee cry'd have I. 
 
 2 Before thee let my prayer come ; 
 
 give ear unto rny cry. 
 
 3 For troubles great do fill my soul ; 
 
 my life draws nigh the grave. 
 
 4 Pm counted with those that go down 
 
 to pit, and no strength have. 
 
 5 Ev'n free among the dead, like them 
 
 that slain in grave do lie ; 
 Cut off from thy hand, whom no more 
 thou hast in memory. 
 
 6 Thou hast me laid in lowest pit, 
 
 in deeps and darksome caves. 
 
 7 Thy wrath lies hard on me, thou hast 
 
 me press'd with all thy waves. 
 
 8 Thou hast put far from me my friends, 
 
 thou mad'st them to abhor me ; 
 And I am so shut up, that I 
 find no evasion for me. 
 
 9 By reason of affliction 
 
 mine eye mourns dolefully : 
 To thee, Lord, do I call, and stretch 
 my hands continually. 
 10 Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? 
 shall they ris6| and thee bless ? 
 
PSALM LXXXVIII. 231 
 
 1 1 Shall in the grave thy love he told ? 
 
 in death thy faithfulness ? 
 
 12 Shall thy great wonders in the dark, 
 
 or shall thy righteousness 
 Be known to any in the land 
 of deep forgetfulness ? 
 
 13 But, Lord, to thee I cry'd ; my pray'r 
 • at morn prevent shall thee. 
 
 14 Why, Lord, dost thou cast off my soul, 
 
 and hid'st thy face from me ? 
 
 15 Distress'd am I, and from my youth 
 
 1 ready am to die ; 
 Thy terrors I have borne, and am 
 distracted fearfully. 
 
 16 The dreadful fierceness of thy wrath 
 
 quite over me doth go : 
 Thy terrors great have cut me off, 
 they did pursue me so. 
 
 17 For round about me ev'ry day, 
 
 like water, they did roll ; 
 
 And, gathering together, they 
 
 have compassed my soul. 
 
 1 8 My friends thou hast put far from me, 
 
 and him that did me love ; 
 And those that mine acquaintance were 
 to darkness didst remove. 
 
 PSALM LXXXIX. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps composed on the occasion of 
 Absalom's rebellion, 2 bam. xv., or of the revolt of the 
 
232 PSALM LXXXIX. 
 
 ten tribes from iheir subjection to the family of David, 1 
 Kings xii., or it relates to the Chaldean oppression and 
 captivity, 2 Kings xxiv, xxv. In the first and joyful part, 
 we have, (1.) The foundation of all comfort, happiness, 
 honour, and stability, laid in the mercy of God, and his 
 covenant with David — emblematic of that made with Jesus 
 Christ for the redemption of mankind, ver. 1 — 4. (2.) 
 A celebration of the God of the covenant in his faithful- 
 ness, glory, greatness, mercy, and equity, and of his works, 
 ver. 5 — 14. And of the glorious dignity, happiness, and 
 safety of the covenant-people, ver. 15 — IS (3.) A bundle 
 of covenant-promises, securing proper qualifications, and 
 assistance, and glory to the Head of the Covenant, and 
 indefeasible blessings to his covenant-seed, notwithstand- 
 ing their manifold sin and chastisements, ver. 19 — 37. 
 
 In the second, and mournful part, we have, (1.) 
 
 Grievous lamentation over the dishonour, distress, and 
 danger of David's family, ver. 38 — 45. (2 ) Expostula- 
 tions with God concerning the same, drawn from the con- 
 tinuance of trouble, the shortness of human life, and cer- 
 tainty of death, the withdrawment of former kindness pro- 
 mised in the Covenant, and the insolent reproaches of 
 enemies, ver. 4G — 51. (3.) A triumphant conclusion of 
 
 praise to God, ver. 52. ^f While 1 sing, let me chiefly 
 
 keep mine eyes on David's Lord. Let me, with joy, be- 
 hold the Covenant made with him for our redemption. 
 Let me adore my Covenant- God, as in him, well pleased 
 for his righteousness' sake, and rendering him and his seed 
 most blessed for evermore. And as Jesus' sufferings for 
 me purchased my eternal happiness, let never my own, 
 nor the Church's troubles, weaken my faith, nor make rae 
 drop my songs of praise. 
 
 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. 
 
 1 God's mercies I will ever sing ; 
 and with my month I shall 
 Thy faithfulness make to be knowu 
 to generations all. 
 
PSALM LXXXIX. 233 
 
 2 For mercy shall be built, said I, 
 
 for ever to endure ; 
 Thy faithfulness, ev'n in the heav'ns, 
 thou wilt establish sure. 
 
 3 I with my chosen One have made 
 
 a cov'nant graciously ; 
 And to my servant, whom I lov'd, 
 to David sworn have I ; 
 
 4 That I thy seed establish shall 
 
 for ever to remain, 
 And will to generations all 
 
 thy throne build and maintain. 
 
 5 The praises of thy wonders, Lord, 
 
 the heavens shall express ; 
 And in the congregation 
 of saints thy faithfulness. 
 
 6 For who in heaven with the Lord 
 
 may once himself compare ? 
 Who is like God among the sons 
 of those that mighty are ? 
 
 7 Great fear in meeting of the saints 
 
 is due unto the Lord ; 
 And he of all about him should 
 with rev'rence be ador'd. 
 
 8 O thou that art the Lord of hosts, 
 
 what Lord in mightiness 
 Is like to thee ? who compass'd round 
 art with thy faithfulness. 
 
 9 Ev'n in the raging of the sea 
 
 thou over it dost reign ; 
 
234 PSALM LXXXIX. 
 
 And when the waves thereof do svrell 
 
 thon stillest them again. 
 1 Rahab in pieces thou didst break, 
 
 like one that slaughter'd is ; 
 And with thy mighty arm thou hast 
 
 dispersed thine enemies. 
 
 1 1 The heav'ns are thine, thou for thine own 
 the earth dost also take ; 
 The world, and fulness of the same, 
 thy power did found and make. 
 
 12 The north and south from thee alone 
 
 their first beginning had ; 
 Both Tabor mount and Hermon hill 
 shall in thy name be glad. 
 
 13 Thon hast an arm that's full of pow'r, 
 
 thy hand is great in might ; 
 And thy right hand exceedingly 
 exalted is in height. 
 
 14 Justice and judgment of thy throne 
 
 are made the dwelling-place ; 
 Mercy, accompany'd with truth, 
 shall go before thy face. 
 
 1 5 O greatly bless' d the people are 
 
 the joyful sound that know; 
 In brightness of thy face, O Lord, 
 they ever on shall go. 
 
 16 They in thy name shall all the day 
 
 rejoice exceedingly ; 
 And in thy righteousness shall they 
 exalted be on high. 
 
PSALM LXXXIX. 235 
 
 1 7 Because the glory of their strength 
 doth only stand in thee ; 
 And in thy favour shall our horn 
 and pow'r exalted be. 
 ] 8 For God is our defence ; and he 
 to us doth safety bring : 
 The Holy One of Israel 
 is our almighty King. 
 
 19 In vision to thy Holy One 
 
 thou said'st, I help upon 
 A strong one laid ; out of the folk 
 I rais'd a chosen one ; 
 
 20 Ev'n David, I have found him out 
 
 a servant unto me ; 
 And with my holy oil my King 
 anointed him to be. 
 
 21 With whom my hand shall stablish'd be ; 
 
 mine arm shall make him strong, 
 
 22 On him the foe shall not exact 
 
 nor son of .mischief wrong. 
 
 23 I will beat down before his face 
 
 all his malicious foes ; 
 I will them greatly plague who do 
 with hatred him oppose'. 
 24; My mercy and my faithfulness 
 with him yet still shall be ; 
 And in my name his horn and pow'r 
 men shall exalted see. 
 25 His hand and pow'r shall reach afar, 
 I'll set it in the sea ; 
 
236 PSALM LXXXIX. 
 
 And his right hand established 
 shall in the rivers be. 
 
 26 Thou art my Father, he shall cry, 
 
 thou art my God alone ; 
 And he shall say, Thou art the Rock 
 of my salvation. 
 
 27 I'll make him my first-born, more high 
 
 than kings of any land, 
 
 28 My love I'll ever keep for him, 
 
 my cov'nant fast shall stand. 
 
 29 His seed I by my pow'r will make 
 
 for ever to endure ; 
 And, as the days of heav'n, his throne 
 shall stable be, and sure. 
 
 30 But if his children shall forsake 
 
 my laws, and go astray, 
 And in my judgments shall not walk, 
 but wander from my way : 
 
 31 If they my laws break, and do not 
 
 keep my commandments ; 
 
 32 I'll visit then their faults with rods, 
 
 their sins with chastisements. 
 
 33 Yet I'll not take my love from him, 
 
 nor false my promise make. 
 
 34 My cov'nant I'll not break, nor change 
 
 what with my mouth 1 spake. 
 
 35 Once by my holiness I sware, 
 
 to David 111 not lie ; 
 
 36 His seed and throne shall, as the sun, 
 
 before me last for aye. 
 
PSALM LXXXIX. 237 
 
 37 It, like the moon, shall ever be 
 
 establish/d stedfastly ; 
 And like to that which in the heav'n 
 doth witness faithfully. 
 
 38 But thou, displeased, hast cut off, 
 
 thou didst ahhor and loathe ; 
 With him that thine anointed is 
 thou hast been very wroth. 
 
 39 Thou hast thy servant's covenant 
 
 made void, and quite cast by ; 
 Thou has profan'd his crown, while it 
 cast on the ground doth lie. 
 
 40 Thou all his hedges hast broke down, 
 
 his strongholds down hast torn. 
 
 41 He to all passers-by a spoil, 
 
 to neighbours is a scorn. 
 
 42 Thou hast set up his foes' right hand ; 
 
 mad'st all his en'mies glad : 
 
 43 Turn'd his sword's edge, and him to stand 
 
 in battle hast not made. 
 
 44 His glory thou hast made to cease, 
 
 his throne to ground down cast ; 
 
 45 Shorten 'd his days of youth, and him 
 
 with shame thou eover'd hast. 
 
 46 How long, Lord, wilt thou hide thyself? 
 
 for ever in thine ire ? 
 
 Arid shall thine indignation 
 
 burn like unto a fire ? 
 
 47 Remember, Lord, how short a time 
 
 I |hall on earth remain : 
 
233 PSALM LXXXIX. 
 
 O wherefore is it so that thou 
 hast made all men in vain ? 
 
 48 What man is he that liveth here, 
 
 and death shall never see ? 
 Or from the power of the grave 
 what man his sonl shall free ? 
 
 49 Thy former loving-kindnesses, 
 
 O Lord, where he they now ? 
 Those which in truth and faithfulness 
 to David sworn hast thou ? 
 
 50 Mind, Lord, thy servant's sad reproach ; 
 
 how I in hosom hear 
 The scornings of the people all, 
 who strong and mighty are. 
 
 51 Wherewith thy raghg enemies 
 
 reproach'd, O Lord, think on ; 
 Wherewith they have reproach'd the steps 
 of thine anointed one. 
 
 52 All hlessing to the Lord our God 
 
 let he ascrihed then : 
 For evermore so let it he. 
 Amen, yea, and amen. 
 
 PSALM XC. 
 
 This Psalm was composed by Moses, the Man of God 
 some time after God had sentenced the Hebrews to wand- 
 ering and death in the wilderness, Numb. xiv. In it, (1.) 
 MotM comforts himself and his people with the eternal 
 and unchangeable duration of (iod himself, and their in- 
 terest in him, ver. 1,2. (2) He humbles himself and his 
 people with the consideration of human fratltj, ver. 3 — 6. 
 (3.) lie submits himself and his people to the righteous 
 
PSALM XC. 239 
 
 sentence of God, passed upon th^m, ver. 7 — 11. (4 ) By 
 prayer, he commits himself and his people to their gracious 
 and merciful God, and requests the sanctified use of their 
 awful chastisements, the averting of divine wrath, the he 
 stowal of true comforts and joys, the returns of his favour, 
 and the progress of his work of mercy among their chil- 
 dren, ver 12 — 17. If Let me sing this as the tenant 
 
 of an hour, who hath none assurance of his present life: — 
 Sins: it as resigned to my lot on earth, however afflicted, 
 and as active in preparation for death, and committing 
 myself and family to the God of truth as our Redeemer, 
 our God, and our everlasting All. 
 
 A Prayer of Moses the Man of God. 
 
 1 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place 
 
 in generations all. 
 
 2 Before thou ever hadst brought forth 
 
 the mountains great or small ; 
 Ere ever thou hadst forrrrd the earth, 
 
 and all the world abroad ; 
 Ev'n thou from everlasting art 
 
 to everlasting God 
 
 3 Thou dost unto destruction 
 
 man that is mortal turn ; 
 And unto them thou say'st, Again, 
 ye sons of men, return. 
 
 4 Because a thousand years appear 
 
 no more before thy sight 
 Than yesterday, when it is past, 
 or than a watch by night. 
 
 5 As with an overflowing flood 
 
 thou carry 'st thern away : 
 They like a sleep are, like the grass 
 that grows at morn are they. 
 
240 PSALM XC. 
 
 G At morn it flourishes and grows, 
 cut down at ev'n doth fade, 
 
 7 For by thine anger we're consum'd, 
 
 thy wrath makes us afraid. 
 
 8 Our sins thou and iniquities 
 
 dost in thy presence place, 
 And sett'st our secret faults before 
 the brightness of thy face. 
 For in thine anger all our days 
 do pass on to an end ; 
 And as a tale that hath been told, 
 so we our years do spend. 
 I Threescore and ten years do sum up 
 our days and years, we see ; 
 Or if, by reason of more strength, 
 
 in some fourscore they be: 
 Yet doth the strength of such old men 
 . but grief and labour prove ; 
 For it is soon cut off, and we 
 fly hence, and soon remove. 
 I 1 Who knows the power of thy wrath ? 
 
 according to thy fear 
 I 2 So is thy wrath : Lord teach thou us 
 our end in mind to bear : 
 And so to count our days, that we 
 
 our hearts may still apply 
 To learn thy wisdom and thy truth, 
 that we may live thereby. 
 13 Turn yet again to us, O Lord, 
 
 how long thus shall it be ? 
 
PSALM XC. 241 
 
 Let it repent thee now for those 
 that servants are to thee. 
 
 14 with thy tender mercies, Lord, 
 
 us early satisfy ; 
 So we rejoice shall all our days, 
 and still he glad in thee. 
 
 1 5 According as the days have been, 
 
 wherein we grief have had, 
 And years wherein we ill have seen, 
 so do thou make us glad. 
 
 16 O let thy work and pow'r appear 
 
 thy servants' face before ; 
 And shew unto their children dear 
 thy glory evermore : 
 
 17 And let the beauty of the Lord 
 
 our God be us upon : 
 Our handy-works establish thou, 
 establish them each one. 
 PSALM XCI. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps penned on the occasion of the 
 pestilence inflicted for numbering the people, 2 Sam. xxiv. 
 in it, while the Psalmist, by faith, takes God Ibi his own 
 refuge and keeper, ver. 2, 9. he, for the encouragement 
 of others to do the same, represents, (1.) The dignity, 
 extent, and continuance of their happiness and safety who 
 have God for their residence, ver. 1 — 4. (2.) Their pre- 
 servation from all malice and baleful influence of the 
 powers of darkness, while multitudes are ruined thereby, 
 ver. 3—9. (3.) Their enjoyment of angels for their guard, 
 and their triumph over devils and other oppo ers, \ei 10 
 — 12. (4)) Their possession of Special favour from, and 
 delightful intimacy with God here, and hereafter, ver. 
 13 — 16. ^ In singing these, let mine eyes he fixed on 
 Jesus, the Man of God's right hand, in whom all the* 
 
 O 
 
242 PSALM XCI. 
 
 promises were fulfilled to the highest ; and, in his name, 
 let me depend on them to be accomplished in myself. 
 And let all the begun experience I have had thereof, en- 
 courage me to rejoice in hope, of the more abundant mercies 
 and glory of God, 
 
 1 He that doth in the secret, place 
 
 of the most High reside, 
 
 Under the shade of him that is 
 
 the Almighty shall abide. 
 
 2 I of the Lord my God will say, 
 
 He is my refuge still, 
 He is my fortress, and my God, 
 and in him trust I will. 
 
 3 Assuredly lie shall thee save, 
 
 and give deliverance 
 From subtile fowler's snare, and from 
 the noisome pestilence. 
 
 4 His feathers shall thee hide ; thy trust 
 
 under his wings shall he: 
 His faithfulness shall he a shield 
 and buckler unto thee. 
 
 5 Thou shalt not need to be afraid 
 
 for terrors of the night; 
 Nor for the arrow that doth fly 
 by day, while it is light; 
 Nor for the pestilence, that walks 
 in darkness secretly ; 
 Nor Inv destruction, that doth waste 
 at noon-day openly, 
 7 A thousand at thy sine shall fall, 
 on thy right hand shall lie 
 
PSALM XCI. 243 
 
 Ten thousand dead ; yet unto thee 
 it shall not once come nigh. 
 
 8 Only thou with thine eyes shalt look, 
 
 and a beholder be ; 
 And thou therein the just reward 
 of wicked men shalt see. 
 
 9 Because the Lord, who constantly 
 
 my refuge is alone, 
 Ev'n the most High, is made by thee 
 thy habitation ; 
 
 10 No plague shall near thy dwelling come, 
 
 no ill shall thee befall : 
 
 1 1 For thee to keep in all thy ways 
 
 his angels charge he shall. 
 1 2 They in their hands shall bear thee up, 
 still waiting thee upon ; 
 Lest thou at any time should'st dash 
 thy loot against a stone. 
 13 Upon the adder thou shalt tread, 
 and on the lion strong ; 
 Thy feet on dragons trample shall, 
 and on the lions young. 
 
 14< Because on me he set his love, 
 I'll save and set him free : 
 Because my great name he hath known, 
 I will him set on high. 
 5 He'll call on me, 111 answer him; 
 I will be with him still 
 In trouble, to deliver him, 
 and honour him I will. 
 
244 PSALM XCI. 
 
 16 With length of days unto his mind 
 I will him satisfy ; 
 J also my salvation 
 
 will cause his eyes to see. 
 
 PSALM XCII. 
 
 in this Psalm or Song for the Sabbath-day, ( 1.) Praise, 
 the business of the Sabbath, is earnestly recommended, 
 ver. 1 — 3. (2 ) God's works, which are the reason of the 
 Sabbath and ground of the praise, are celebrated in their 
 greatness and unsearchableness, ver. 4— G. (3.) The ruin 
 of sinners and the felicity of saints are beautifully contrast- 
 ed. Sinners shall perish ; but God the Poition and Life 
 of saints shall endure for ever. Sinners, notwithstanding 
 their temporary nourish, shall be cut off and destroyed. 
 Saints shall be exalted and comforted. Sinners shall be 
 confounded and ruined ; but saints, through their union 
 to and fellowship with Christ, shall prosper and flourish, 
 to the manifestation of God's faithfulness and equity, ver. 
 
 7 — 15. If While I keep the Sabbath of the Lord my 
 
 God, let these things deeply affect my heart : And be it 
 my care, by a steady conversation and manifest growth in 
 grace, to verify these precious promises of the New Testa- 
 ment in Jesus' blood. 
 
 A Psalm or Song for the Sabbath-day. 
 
 1 To render thanks unto the Lord 
 
 it is a comely thing, 
 And to thy name, O thou most High, 
 due praise aloud to sing. 
 
 2 Thy loving-kindness to shew forth 
 
 when shines the morning light; 
 And to declare thy feithfulneM 
 with pleasure ev'ry night. 
 
PSALM XCII. 245 
 
 3 On a ten-stringed instrument, 
 
 upon the psaltery, 
 
 And on the harp with solemn sound., 
 and grave sweet melody. 
 
 4 For thou, Lord, hy thy mighty works 
 
 hast made my heart right glad ; 
 And I will triumph in the works 
 
 which hy thine hands w r ere made. 
 5 m How great, Lord, are thy works ! each 
 
 of thine a deep it is : [thought 
 
 C A hrtitish man it knoweth not ; 
 
 fools understand not this. 
 
 7 When those that lewd and wicked are 
 
 spring quickly up like grass, 
 And workers of iniquity 
 
 do flourish all apace ; 
 It is that they for ever may 
 
 destroyed he and slain : 
 
 8 But thou, O Lord, art the most High, 
 
 for ever to remain. 
 
 9 For, lo, thine enemies, O Lord, 
 
 thine en'mies perish shall ; 
 The workers of iniquity 
 shall he dispersed all. 
 
 I But thou shalt, like unto the horn 
 
 of the unicorn, exalt 
 My horn on high : thou with fresh oil 
 anoint me also shalt. 
 
 I I Mine eyes shall also my desire 
 
 see on mine enemies ; 
 ♦ o 2 
 
246 PSALM XCII. 
 
 Mine ears shall of the wicked heai, 
 that do against ine rise. 
 
 12 But like the palm-tree flourishing 
 
 shall he the righteous one ; 
 He shall like to the cedar grow 
 that is in Lebanon. 
 
 13 Those that within the house of God 
 
 are planted by his grace, 
 They shall grow up, and flourish all # 
 in our God's holy place. 
 
 14 And in old age, when others fade, 
 
 they fruit still forth shall bring ; 
 They shall be fat, and full of sap, 
 and aye be flourishing ; 
 1 5 To shew that upright is the Lord : 
 he is a rock to me ; 
 And he from all unrighteousness 
 is altogether free. 
 
 PSALM XCIII. 
 
 This Psalm is t *i triumphant celebration of the go- 
 vernment of Jehovah, and of Jesus our Redeemer, in 
 (I.) 1 lie awfulness, strength, stability, and duration 
 ilieivof, ver. 1, 2. (2.) In his triumphant victories over 
 ail opposition, ver. 3, 4 (3.) In the faithfulness and cei- 
 taitnv r»f His words, and the holiness of his court, ver. 
 . r >. ^| While I sing, let my soul rejoice in the high- 
 ness of my God, and in the glories of my Redeemer. 
 
 1 The Lord doth reign, and cloth 'd is he 
 with majesty most bright; 
 
 His works do shew him cloth'd to be, 
 and girt about with might. # 
 
PSALM XCIIL 247 
 
 The world is also stablished, 
 that it cannot depart. 
 
 2 Thy throne is fix'd of old, and thou 
 
 from everlasting art. 
 
 3 The floods, O Lord, have lifted up, 
 
 they lifted up their voice ; 
 The floods have lifted up their waves, 
 
 and made a mighty noise. 
 •1 Put yet the Lord, that is on high, 
 
 is more of might by far 
 Than noise of many waters is, 
 
 or great sea-billows are. 
 
 5 Thy testimonies ev'ry one 
 in faithfulness excel ; 
 And holiness for ever, Lord, 
 thine house becometh well. 
 
 PSALM XCIV. 
 
 This is a Psalm for the afflicted people of God in which, 
 (1.) God's just vengeance is implored, upon their haughty, 
 active, cruel, and atheistical oppressors, whose folly is ex- 
 posed from the consideration of God's works of creation, 
 providence, and grace, ver. 1 — 11. (2.) His gracious 
 comforts are presented to the persecuted saints, that He 
 will hless them in, and hy their afflictions ; and give them 
 rest after them, while their enemies are ruined ; that God 
 will not cast them off when ?ast down, but will, in his due 
 time, reduce things to their right course ; — to verify which, 
 the Psalrrist produceth part of his own experience, ver. 
 
 12 — 23. ^f While I sing, let all revenge be rooted 
 
 from my heart: All repining at afflictions be banished 
 from my soul. But in every plunge of adversity, let me. 
 cast my burden on the Lord, that he may sustain me, 
 
248 PSALM XCIV. 
 
 and help me in the time of need. Let me rejoice in the 
 assured hopes of God's yet reforming the church, and 
 spreading his glory among the nations. 
 
 1 O Lord God, unto whom alone 
 
 all vengeance doth helong ; 
 O mighty God, who vengeance own'st, 
 shine forth, avenging wrong. 
 
 2 Lift up thyself, thou of the earth 
 
 the scv'reign Judge that art ; 
 And unto those that are so proud 
 a due reward impart. 
 
 3 How long, O mighty God shall they 
 
 who lewd and wicked he, 
 How long shall they who wicked are 
 thus triumph haughtily ? 
 
 4 How long shall things most hard by theiu 
 
 he uttered and told ? 
 And all that work iniquity 
 to boast themselves be bold ? 
 
 5 Thy folk they break in pieces, Lord, 
 
 thine heritage oppress : 
 The widow they and stranger slay, 
 and kill the fatherless. 
 
 7 Yet say they, God it shall not see, 
 
 nor God of Jacob know. 
 
 8 Ye brutish people ! understand; 
 
 fools ! when wise will ye grow? 
 
 9 Live Lord did plant the ear of man* 
 
 and hear then sh.ill not he ? 
 
PSALM XCIV. 249 
 
 He only form'd the eye, and then 
 shall he not clearly see ? 
 1 He that the nations doth correct, 
 shall he not chastise you ? 
 He knowledge unto man doth teach, 
 and shall himself not know ? 
 
 1 1 Man's thoughts to be lint vanity 
 
 the Lord doth well discern. 
 1 2 Bless'd is the man thou chast'nest Lord, 
 
 and mak'st thy law to learn : 
 
 13 That thou may'st give him rest from days 
 
 of sad adversity, 
 Until the pit he digg'd for those 
 that work iniquity. 
 
 1 4 For sure the Lord will not cast off 
 
 those that his people be, 
 Neither his own inheritance 
 quit and forsake will he : 
 
 15 But judgment unto righteousness 
 
 shall yet return again ; 
 And all shall folio w after it 
 that are right-hearted men. 
 
 16 Who will rise up for me against 
 
 those that do wickedly ? 
 Who will stand up for me 'gainst those 
 that work iniquity ? 
 
 17 Unless the Lord had been my help 
 
 when I was sore opprest, 
 Almost my soul had in the house 
 of silence been at rest. 
 
250 PSALM XC1V. 
 
 18 When I hail uttered this word, 
 (my foot doth slip away,) 
 Thy mercy held me up, O Lord, 
 thy goodness did me stay. 
 1 9 Amidst the multitude of thoughts 
 which in my heart do fight, 
 My soul, lest it he overcharg'd, 
 thy comforts do delight. 
 
 20 Shall of iniquity the throne 
 
 have fellowship with thee, 
 Which mischief, cunningly contriv'd, 
 doth by a law decree ? 
 
 21 Against the righteous souls they join, 
 
 they guiltless Wood condemn. 
 
 22 But of my refuge God's the rock, 
 
 and my defence from them. 
 
 23 On them their own iniquity 
 
 the Lord shall bring and lay, 
 
 And cut them off in their own sin ; 
 
 our Lord God shall them slay. 
 
 PSALM XCV. 
 
 This Psalm contains, (1.) Solemn calls to celebrate the 
 praises of Jesus and liis Father, on account of what In* 
 hath done, and what he is to us and we to him, vei. 1 — 7. 
 (2.) Alarming warning* io hear his voice, and not to 
 harden our hearts, as the Israelites, in the desert, who, 
 on that account, were debarred from the promised land, 
 
 ver. 7 — 11. <\\ While 1 sing, let me behold the glories 
 
 of my Redeemer, and believe my new covenant relation 
 
PSALM XCV. 251 
 
 to. him ; and, while it 19 yet called to-day let me beware 
 of being hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Since 
 there is a promise left me of entering into his rest, let me 
 take heed lest I should seem to come short of it by unbelief. 
 
 1 O come, let us sing to the Lord : 
 
 come, let us ev'ry one 
 A joy fnl noise make to the Rock 
 of our salvation. 
 
 2 Let us before his presence come 
 
 with praise and thankful voice ; 
 Let us sing psalms to him with grace, 
 and make a joyful noise. 
 
 3 For God, a great God, and great King 5 
 
 above all gods he is. 
 
 4 Depths of the earth are in his hand, 
 
 the strength of hills is his. 
 
 5 To him the spacious sea belongs, 
 
 for he the same did make ; 
 The dry land also from his hands 
 its form at first did take. 
 
 6 O come, and let u. worship him, 
 
 let us bow down withal, 
 And on our knees before the Lord 
 our Maker let us fall. 
 
 7 For he's our God, the people we 
 
 of his own pasture are, 
 And of his hand the sheep; to-day 
 if ye his voice will hear, 
 
 3 Then harden not your hearts, as in 
 the provocation, 
 
252 PSALM XCV. 
 
 As in the desert, on the day 
 of the tentation : 
 9 When me your fathers tempt'd and prov'd, 
 and did my working see ; 
 
 10 Ev'n for the space of forty years 
 
 this race hath grieved me. 
 I said, This people errs in heart, 
 my ways, they do not know : 
 
 1 1 To whom I sware in wrath, that to 
 
 my rest they should not go. 
 
 PSALM XCVI. 
 
 This Psalm was part of the hymn sung at the transla- 
 tion of the ark from the house of Obed-edorn to the city 
 of David, 1 Chron. xvi. 1, 23—33 ; but relates to the 
 calling of the Gentiles to our Redeemer. Here are, (1.) 
 Solemn calls to ascribe praises and glory to our high and 
 great Immanuel, ver 1 — 9. (2.) Loud proclamations of 
 Jesus' establishment of his gospel-church, and of his com- 
 ing to judge the world, to the great joy of his friends, ver. 
 
 10 — 13. ^[ While these high praises of God are in my 
 
 mouth, let my heart behold the glory, believe the promises, 
 and burn with desire after the enjoyment of Christ, and of 
 God in him. 
 
 1 O sing a new song to the Lord : 
 
 sing all the earth to God. 
 
 2 To God sing, bless his name, shew still 
 
 his saving health ahroad. 
 
 3 Among the heathen nations 
 
 his glory do declare ; 
 And nnto all the people show 
 his works that wond'rons are. 
 
PSALM XCVI. 253 
 
 4 For great's the Lord, and greatly he 
 
 is to he magnify'd ; 
 Yea, worthy to he fear'd is he 
 ahove all gods heside. 
 
 5 For all the gods are idols dumh, 
 
 which hlinded nations fear ; 
 But our God is the Lord, hy whom 
 the heav'ns created were. 
 
 6 Great honour is before his face, 
 
 and majesty divine ; 
 Strength is within his holy place, 
 and there doth beauty shine, 
 
 7 Do ye ascribe unto the Lord, 
 
 of people ev'ry tribe, 
 Glory do ye unto the Lord, 
 and mighty pow'r ascribe. 
 
 8 Give ye the glory to the Lord, 
 
 that to his name is due ; 
 Come ye into his courts, and bring 
 an offering with you. 
 
 9 In beauty of his holiness, 
 
 O do the Lord adore ; 
 Likewise let all the earth throughout 
 tremble his face before. 
 
 10 Among the heathen say, God reigns ; 
 
 the world shall steadfastly 
 Be fix'd from moving ; he shall judge 
 the people righteously. 
 
 11 Let heav'ns be glad before the Lord, 
 
 and let the earth rejoice ; 
 
254 PSALM XCVI. 
 
 Let seas, and all that is therein, 
 cry out, and make a noise. 
 
 12 Let fields rejoice, and ev'ry thing 
 
 that springeth of the earth : 
 Then woods and ev'ry tree shall sing 
 with gladness and with mirth 
 
 13 Before the Lord ; because he comes, 
 
 to judge the earth comes he : 
 He'll judge the world with righteousness, 
 the people faithfully. 
 
 PSALM XCVII. 
 
 This Psalm is of the same strain with the preceding, 
 and contains, (1.) Solemn calls to the Gentile nations to 
 rejoice at the equity and extent of Jesus 1 New Testament 
 kingdom, and at the destruction of hardened Jews and 
 heathen idolaters, occasioned by the establishment thereof, 
 ver. 1 — 7. (2.) Representations of the pure and holy joy 
 of the saints on account of Jesus 1 highness, and the glory 
 of God manifested therein ; and of the care taken for their 
 
 safety and comfort, ver. 8 — 12. If Join the choir, (J 
 
 my soul. Sing praises to thy King : Sing praises with 
 understanding. 
 
 1 God reigneth, let the earth be glad, 
 
 and isles rejoice each one. 
 
 2 Dark clouds him compass ; and in right 
 
 with judgment dwells his throne. 
 
 3 Fire goes before him, and his foes 
 
 it burns up round about : 
 
 4 His light'nings lighten did the world; 
 
 earth saw, and shook throughout* 
 
PSALM XCVII. 255 
 
 5 Hills at the presence of the Lord, 
 
 like wax, did melt away ; 
 Ev'n at the presence of the Lord 
 of all the earth, I say. 
 
 6 The heav'ns declare his righteousness, 
 
 all men his glory see. 
 
 7 All who serve graven images, 
 
 confounded let them be. 
 Who do of idols boast themselves 
 
 let shame upon them fall: 
 Ye that are called gods, see that 
 
 ye do him worship all. 
 
 8 Sion did hear, and joyful was, 
 
 glad Judah's daughters were; 
 They much rejoic'd, O Lord, because 
 thy judgments did appear. 
 
 9 For thou, O Lord, art high above 
 
 all things on earth that are ; 
 Above all other gods thou art 
 exalted very far. 
 
 10 Hate ill, all ye that love the Lord : 
 
 his saints' souls keepeth he ; 
 And from the hands of wicked men 
 he sets them safe and free. 
 
 1 1 For all those that be righteous 
 
 sown is a joyful light, 
 And gladness sown is for all those 
 that are in heart upright. 
 
 12 Ye righteous in the Lord rejoice; 
 
 express your thankfulness, 
 
256 PSALM XCVII. 
 
 "When ye into your memory 
 do call his holiness. 
 
 PSALM XCVIII. 
 
 This Psalm insists on the same subject as the two pre- 
 ceding, and contains, (1.) Demands of praise to the Re- 
 deemer, for the wonders he hath wrought, the victories he 
 hath won, the discoveries he hath made, and the promises 
 he fulfils, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) Demands of universal and high 
 rejoicing at the erection and establishment of his Gospel 
 church, and at his coming in the clouds to judge the world, 
 
 ver. 4—9. ^f While my lips utter these lofty notes, 
 
 let my soul, according to this time also, say, What hath 
 the Lord wrought ! What is Jesus ! What is Jehovah 
 to my heart ! What hath he done for mankind, and what 
 for my soul? What of Jesus! What of Jehovah 
 have mine eyes seen and my heart tasted ! — And while 1 
 assuredly believe his return to judgment, let me with 
 ardour look for that blessed hope, and glorious appearing 
 of the great God my Saviour. Let my soul with rapture, 
 spring forth to meet his burning chariot wheels, and long 
 to see creation all on flames. 
 
 A Psalm. 
 
 1 O sing a new song to the Lord, 
 
 for wonders he hath done : 
 His right hand and his holy arm 
 him victory hath won. 
 
 2 The Lord God his salvation 
 
 hath caused to he known ; 
 His justice in the heathen's sight 
 he openly hath shown. 
 
 3 He mindful of his grace and tratli 
 
 to Isr'el's house hath been ; 
 
PSALM XCVIIL 257 
 
 And the salvation of our God 
 all ends of th' earth have seen. 
 
 4 Let all the earth unto the Lord 
 
 send forth a joyful noise ; 
 Lift up your voice aloud to him, 
 sing praises, and rejoice. 
 
 5 With harp, with harp, and voice of psalms, 
 
 unto JEHOVAH sing: 
 
 6 With trumpets, cornets, gladly sound 
 
 before the Lord the King. 
 
 7 "Let seas and all their fulness roar ; 
 
 the world, and dwellers there ; 
 
 8 Let floods clap hands, and let the hills 
 
 together joy declare 
 
 9 Before the Lord ; because he comes, 
 
 to judge the earth comes he : 
 He'll judge the world with righteousness, 
 his folk with equity. 
 
 PSALM XCIX. 
 
 This Psalm is of the same general nature with the three 
 preceding, and calls men to revere, and worship, and 
 praise the Messiah and his Father, (1.) For the glory, 
 gTeatness, mercy, and equity of his government, ver. 
 1 — 5. (2.) For the instances of his kindness to Israel, 
 in remarkably regarding and honouring their noted De- 
 liverers and Reformers, ver. 6 — 9. "J While I sing 
 
 this, let my soul stand in awe of Jehovah's greatness 
 and excellency. Let me call on God In every time of 
 need, that he may answer and save me. Let me hope, 
 that he will forgive and subdue, but never that he will 
 indulge my transgressions, lor the Lord my God i? 
 holy. 
 
258 PSALM XCIX. 
 
 1 Th' eternal Lord doth reign as king, 
 
 let all the people quake : 
 He sits between the cheruhims, 
 let th' earth he mov'd and shake. 
 
 2 The Lord in Sion great and high 
 
 above all people is ; 
 
 3 Thy £ reat a "d dreadful name (for it 
 
 is holy) let them bless. 
 
 4 The king's strength also judgment loves ; 
 
 thou settlest equity : 
 Just judgment thou dost execute 
 in Jacob righteously. 
 
 5 The Lord our God exalt on high, 
 
 and rev'rently do ye 
 Before his footstool worship him : 
 
 the Holy One is he. 
 C Moses and Aaron 'mong his priests, 
 
 Samuel, with them that call 
 Upon his name : these call'd on God, 
 
 and he them answer'd all. 
 
 7 Within the pillar of the cloud 
 
 he unto them did speak : 
 The testimonies he them taught, 
 and laws, they did not break. 
 
 8 Thou answeredVt them, O Lord our God ; 
 
 thou wast a God that gave 
 Pardon to them, though on their deeds 
 thou wouldest vengeance have. 
 
 9 Do ye exalt, the Lord our God, 
 
 and at his holy hill 
 
PSALM XCIX. 259 
 
 Do ye him worship for the Lord 
 our God is holy still. 
 
 PSALM C. 
 
 This Psalm, (1.) Contains a solemn call to the Gentiles 
 to praise God, and rejoice in him, ver. 1 — 4. (2 ) Furn- 
 isheth us with matter of praise, viz. that he is God, and 
 stands nearly related to us, and that his mercy and truth 
 
 are everlasting, ver. 3 — 5. If Knowing the Lord to he 
 
 my God, let me approach his ordinances, and enter his 
 heavenly palaces with an heart ravished with his excellen- 
 cies and kindness, and a mouth filled with his praise. 
 
 A Psalm of praise. 
 
 1 All people that on earth do dwell, 
 Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. 
 
 2 Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, 
 Come ye before him and rejoice. 
 
 3 Know that the Lord is God indeed ; 
 Without our aid he did us make : 
 We are his flock, he doth us feed, 
 And for his sheep he doth us take. 
 
 4 O enter then his gates with praise, 
 Approach with joy his courts unto : 
 Praise, laud, and bless his name always, 
 For it is seemly so to do. 
 
 5 For why ? the Lord our God is good, 
 His mercy is for ever sure ; 
 
 His truth at all times firmly stood, 
 And shall from age to age endure. 
 
260 PSALM C. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 O all ye lands unto the Lord 
 
 make ye a joyful noise. 
 
 2 Serve God with gladness, him before 
 
 come with a singing voice. 
 
 3 Know ye the Lord that he is God ; 
 
 not we, but he us made : 
 We are his people, and the sheep 
 within his pasture fed. 
 
 4 Enter his gates and courts with praise, 
 
 to thank him go ye thither : 
 
 To him express your thankfulness, 
 
 and bless his name together. 
 
 5 Because the Lord our God is good, 
 
 his mercy faileth never ; 
 And to all generations 
 his truth endureth ever. 
 
 PSALM CI. 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed when David assum- 
 ed the government of his kingdom, and contains his holy 
 resolutions. (1.) To make God's mercies and judgments 
 the connected matter of his song, and to walk circum- 
 spectly before his family, through the assisting presence of 
 God) ver. 1, 2. (2 ) To purge his family and kingdom ; 
 discouraging and punishing persons mischievous and wick- 
 ed, slander?]*, liars, and deceitful workers ; and encourag- 
 ing the pious, ver. 3 — 8. U While I sing, let me re- 
 member my faults, and in the strength of the grace that 
 is in Christ Jesus, form the like holy resolutions. 
 
PSALM CI. 261 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 I mercy will and judgment sing, 
 
 Lord, I will sing to thee. 
 
 2 With wisdom in a perfect way 
 
 shall my behaviour he. 
 
 when, in kindness unto me, 
 wilt thou he pleas'd to come ? 
 
 1 with a perfect heart will walk 
 
 within my house at home. 
 
 3 I will endure no wicked thing 
 
 before mine eyes to be 
 I hate their work that turn aside* 
 it shall not cleave to me. 
 
 4 A stubborn and a froward heart 
 
 depart quite from me shall ; 
 A person giv'n to wickedness 
 I will not know at all. 
 
 5 I'll cut him off that slandereth 
 
 his neighbour privily : 
 The haughty heart I will not bear, 
 nor him that looketh high. 
 
 6 Upon the faithful of the land 
 
 mine eyes shall be, that they 
 May dwell with me ; he shall me serve 
 that walks in perfect way. 
 
 7 Who of deceit a worker is 
 
 in my house shall not dwell ; 
 And in my presence shall he not 
 remain that lies doth tell. 
 p2 
 
262 PSALM CI. 
 
 8 Yea, all the wicked of the land 
 early destroy will I ; 
 All from God's city to cut off 
 that work iniquity. 
 
 PSALM CII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to some grievous distress. Where- 
 in are observable, (1.) Bitter complaints of divine hid- 
 ings and wrath, of sore bodily troubles, of inward griefs 
 and perplexities, of calumnious reproaches, of sudden 
 changes of condition, and of apparent nearness to death, 
 ver. 1 — 11. (2.) Seasonable comforts against these 
 grievances, fetched in from the eternity and unchange- 
 ableness of God, ver. 12, 24, 27 ; from the deliverances, 
 spread, and establishment he will grant to his Church, in 
 answer to the prayers, and for the comfort of his arHict- 
 
 ed people, ver. 13 — 28. ^f "While I sing, think, my 
 
 soul, If I am exercised by my troubles, if these of the 
 inner man bear heaviest on my heart, and if I am a cor- 
 dial partaker with Sion in her joys and griefs. 
 
 A prayer of the afflicted when he is overwhelmed 
 and pour eth out his complaint before the Lord. 
 
 1 O Lord, unto my prayer give ear, 
 
 my cry let come to thee ; 
 
 2 And in the day of my distress 
 
 hide not thy face from me. 
 Give ear to me ; what time I call, 
 to answer me nuke haste : 
 
 3 For, as an hearth, iry hones are burnt, 
 
 my days, like smoke, do waste. 
 
 4 My heart within me smiiten is, 
 
 and it IS withered 
 Like very grass ; so that I do 
 forget to eat my bread. 
 
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 5 By reason of my groaning voice 
 
 my bones cleave to my skin. 
 
 6 Like pelican in wilderness 
 
 forsaken I have been: 
 I like an owl in desert am, 
 that nightly there doth moan ; 
 
 7 I watch, and like a sparrow am 
 
 on the house-top alone. 
 
 8 My bitter en'mies all the day 
 
 reproaches cast on me ; 
 And, being mad at me, with rage 
 against me sworn they be. 
 
 9 For why ? I ashes eaten have 
 
 like bread, in sorrows deep; 
 My drink I also mingled have 
 with tears that I did weep. 
 
 10 Thy wrath and indignation 
 
 did cause this grief and pain; 
 For thou hast lift me up on high, 
 and cast me down again. 
 
 11 My days are like unto a shade, 
 
 which doth declining pass; 
 And I am dry'd and withered 
 ev'n like unto the grass. 
 
 12 But thou, Lord, everlasting art, 
 
 and thy remembrance shall 
 Continually endure, and be 
 to generations all. 
 
 13 Thou shall arise, and mercy have 
 
 ppon thy Sion yet; 
 
2(54 PSALM CII. 
 
 The time to favour her is come, 
 the time that thou hast set. 
 
 14 For in her rubbish and her stones 
 
 thy servants pleasure take ; 
 Yea, they the very dust thereof 
 do favour for her sake. 
 
 15 So shall the heathen people fear 
 
 the Lord's most holy name ; 
 And all the kings on earth shall dread 
 thy glory and thy fame. 
 
 16 When Sion by the mighty Lord 
 
 built up again shall be, 
 
 In glory then and majesty 
 
 to men appear shall he. 
 
 17 The prayer of the destitute 
 
 he surely will regard ; 
 Their prayer will he not despise 
 by him it shall be heard. 
 
 18 For generations yet to come 
 
 this shall be on record : 
 So shall the people that shall' be 
 created praise the Lord. 
 
 1 9 He from his sanctuary's height 
 
 hath downward cast his eye ; 
 And from his glorious throne in he.iv'n 
 the Lord the earth did spy ; 
 
 20 That of the mournful prisoner 
 
 the groanings he might hear, 
 To set them free that unto death 
 by men appointed are. 
 
PSALM CII. 265 
 
 21 That they in Sion may declare 
 
 the Lord's most holy name, 
 And publish in Jerusalem 
 the praises of the same ; 
 
 22 When as the people gather shall 
 
 in troops with one accord, 
 When kingdoms shall assembled be 
 to serve the highest Lord. 
 
 23 My wonted strength and force he hath 
 
 abated in the way, 
 And he my days hath shortened: 
 
 24 Thus therefore did I say, 
 
 My God, in mid-time of my days 
 
 take thou me not away : 
 From age to age eternally 
 
 thy years endure and stay. 
 
 25 The firm foundation of the earth 
 
 of old time thou hast laid ; 
 The heavens also are the work 
 
 which thine own hands have made. 
 
 26 Thou shall for evermore endure, 
 
 but they shall perish all • 
 Yea ev'ry one of them wax old, 
 
 like to a garment, shall : 
 Thou, as a vesture, shalt them change, 
 
 and they shall changed be : 
 
 27 But thou the same art, and thy years 
 
 are to eternity. 
 
 28 The children of thy servants shall 
 
 continually endure ; 
 
266 PSALM CII. 
 
 And in thy sight, O Lord, their seed 
 shall be established sure. 
 
 / Another of the same. 
 
 1 LORD, hear my pray'r, and let my cry 
 Have speedy access unto thee ; 
 
 2 In day of my calamity 
 
 hide not thou thy face from me. 
 Hear when I call to thee* that day 
 An answer speedily return: 
 
 3 My days, like smoke, consume away, 
 And, as an hearth, my bones do burn. 
 
 4 My heart is wounded very sore, 
 And withered, like grass doth fade: 
 
 1 am forgetful grown therefore 
 To take and eat my daily bread. 
 
 5 By reason of my smart within, 
 
 And voice of my most grievous groans, 
 My flesh consumed is, my skin, 
 All parch'd, doth cleave unto my bones. 
 
 6 The pelican of wilderness, 
 The owl in desert, I do match ; 
 
 7 And, sparrow-like, companionless, 
 Upon (he house's (op, I watch. 
 
 8 I all day long am made a scorn, 
 Reproached by my malicious foes: 
 The madmen are against me sworn, 
 The men against me that arose. 
 
 9 For I have ashes eaten up, 
 
 To me as if they had been bread ; 
 
PSALM CII. 267 
 
 And with my drink I in my cup 
 Of bitter tears a mixture made. 
 
 10 Because thy wrath was not appeas'd, 
 And dreadful indignation : 
 Therefore it was that thou me rais'd, 
 And thou again didst cast me down. 
 
 1 1 My days are like a shade alway, 
 
 • Which doth declining swiftly pass ; 
 And I am withered away, 
 Much like unto the fading grass. 
 
 12 But thou, O Lord, shalt still endure, 
 From change and all mutation free, 
 And to all generations sure 
 
 Shall thy remembrance ever be. 
 
 1 3 Thou shalt arise, and mercy yet 
 Thou to mount Sion shalt extend ; 
 Her time for favour which was set, 
 Behold, is now come to an end. 
 
 14 Thy saints take pleasure in her stones, 
 Her very dust to them is dear. 
 
 1 5 All heathen lands and kingly thrones 
 On earth thy glorious name shall fear. 
 
 1 6 God in his glory shall appear, 
 When Sion he builds and repairs. 
 
 1 7 He shall regard and lend his ear, 
 Unto the needy's humble pray'rs : 
 Th' afflicted's pray'r he will not scorn J 
 
 18 All times this shall be on record: 
 And generations yet unborn 
 Shall praise and magnify the Lord. 
 
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 1 9 He from his holy place look'd down, 
 
 The earth he view'd from heav'n on high ; 
 
 20 To hear the prisoner's mourning groan, 
 And free them that are doom'd to die ; 
 
 21 That Sion and Jerusalem too, 
 
 His name and praise may well record, 
 
 22 When people and the kingdoms do 
 Assemble all to praise the Lord. 
 
 23 My strength he weaken'd in the way, 
 My days of life he shortened. 
 
 24 My God, O take me not away 
 In mid-time of my days, I said : 
 Thy years throughout all ages last. 
 
 25 Of old thou h&st established 
 
 The earth's foundation firm and fast : 
 Thy mighty hands the heav'ns have made, 
 
 26 They perish shall as garments do, 
 But thou shalt evermore endure ; 
 
 As vestures thou shalt change them so ; 
 And they shall all be changed sure : 
 
 27 But from all changes thou art free ; 
 Thy endless years do last for aye. 
 
 28 Thy servants, and their seed who be, 
 Establish 'd shall before thee stay. 
 
 PSALM OIL 
 
 Here (1.) The Psalmist earnestly stirs up himself to 
 praise God for favours to himself in particular, for par- 
 don of sins, healing of diseases, redemption from dent I), 
 vcr. 1 — 6 ; and for his mercies to his people, in reveal- 
 ing his mind to them, pardoning their sins, sympathizing 
 
PSALM CHI. 269 
 
 with their weakness, pitying their afflictions, and per- 
 petuating his new covenant mercy towards them, and 
 their seed, ver. 6 — 18. (2.) Conscious of his own in- 
 sufficiency, he requests the assistance of angels, and of 
 all the works of God to praise him, who is their Sove- 
 reign, ver. 10 — 22. ^f Thus, my soul, let all my 
 
 inward powers be stirred up to praise and thank my 
 Redeemer, for all that he hath done for me, — for 
 Britain, and for his church on earth. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 O THOU my soul, bless God the Lord ; 
 
 and all that in me is 
 Be stirred up his holy name 
 to magnify and bless, 
 
 2 Bless, O my soul, the Lord thy God, 
 
 and not forgetful be# 
 Of all his gracious benefits 
 he hath bestow'd on thee. 
 
 3 All thine iniquities who doth 
 
 most graciously forgive : 
 Who thy diseases all and pains 
 doth heal, and thee relieve. 
 
 4 Who doth redeem thy life, that thou 
 
 to death may'st not go down ; 
 Who thee with loving-kindness doth 
 and tender mercies crown : 
 
 5 Who with abundance of good things 
 
 doth satisfy thy mouth ; 
 So that, ev'n as the eagle's age, 
 renewed is thy youth. 
 
 6 God righteous judgment executes 
 
 for all oppressed ones. 
 
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 7 His ways to Moses, he his acts 
 
 made known to Isr'el's sons. 
 
 8 The Lord our God is merciful, 
 
 and he is gracious* 
 Long-suffering, and slow to wrath, 
 in mercy plenteous. 
 
 9 He will not chide continually, 
 
 nor keep his anger still. 
 
 10 With us he dealt not as we sinn'd, 
 
 nor did requite our ill. 
 
 1 1 For as the heaven in its height 
 
 the earth surmounteth far ; 
 So great to those that do hi in fear 
 his tender H^rcies are : 
 
 12 As far as east is distant from 
 
 the west, so far hath he 
 From us removed, in his love, 
 all our iniquity, 
 
 13 Such pity as a father hath 
 
 unto his children dear; 
 Like pity shews the Lord to such 
 as worship him in fear. 
 
 14 For he remembers we are dust, 
 
 and he our frame well knows. 
 
 15 Frail man, his days are like the grass, 
 
 as flow'r in Held he grows : 
 
 16 For over it the wind doth pass, 
 
 and it away is gone ; 
 And of the place where once it was 
 it shall no more he known. 
 
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 1 7 But unto them that do him fear 
 
 Go<Ts mercy never ends ; 
 And to their children's children still 
 his righteousness extends : 
 
 18 To such as keep his covenant, 
 
 and mindful are alway 
 Of his most just commandements, 
 that they may them obey. 
 1 9 The Lord prepared hath his throne 
 in heavens firm to stand : 
 And ev'ry thing that being hath 
 his kingdom doth command. 
 
 20 O ye his angels that excel 
 
 in strength, bless ye^he Lord ; 
 Ye who obey what he commands, 
 and hearken to his word. 
 
 21 O bless and magnify the Lord, 
 
 ye glorious hosts of his ; 
 
 Ye ministers, that do fulfil 
 
 whate'er his pleasure is. 
 
 22 O bless the Lord, all ye his works, 
 
 wherewith the world is stor'd 
 In his dominions ev'ry where, 
 My soul, bless thou the Lord. 
 
 PSALM CIV. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps composed along with the pre- 
 ceding one, and contains, (1.) High celebrations of God 
 as the (iod of nature ; particularly of his appearances in 
 his heavenly palaces, ver. 1 — 4 ; — of his creation of the 
 sea and dry land, ver, b — 9 ; of the provision be makes 
 
272 PSALM CIV. 
 
 for his creatures according to their respective needs, ver. 
 10 — 28 ; and of his sovereign dominion and influence 
 over them, ver. 29 — 32. (2.) Holy resolutions, to me- 
 ditate on, and praise the Lord, in the view of his destruc- 
 tion of the wicked, ver. 33 — 35. ^f Lo ! how stretch- 
 ed heavens ; how refulgent luminaries ; how fertile fields ; 
 how towering woods ; how roaring seas ; how ranging 
 brutes ; how labouring men ; how flaming Seraphs, unite 
 their force to awaken my soul — to tune my heart to the 
 high praises of her Redeemer ! Let me meet my God, 
 my Christ, in every view. In every sound let me hear 
 his voice. In every form let me discern how great is his 
 goodness, and how great is his beaut}' ! Nor let creation's 
 lower plains detain my heart. Let new covenant-relations 
 to my unbounded All: Let my redemption through his 
 blood fix all my thoughts, enrapture all my inward powers, 
 that I may sing Anthems, all on fire, to Him who loved 
 me, and gave himself for me. 
 
 1 Bless God, my soul. O Lord my God, 
 
 thou art exceeding great ; 
 
 With honour and with majesty 
 
 thou clothed art in state. 
 
 2 With light, as with a robe, thyself 
 
 thou coverest ahout ; 
 And, like* unto a curtain, thou 
 the heavens stretchest out. 
 
 3 Who of his chambers doth the beams 
 
 with in the waters lay ; 
 Who doth the clouds his chariot make, 
 on wings of wind make way. 
 
 4 Who flaming lire his ministers, 
 
 his angels spr'its, doth make: 
 
 5 Who ear ih s foundations did lay, 
 
 that it should never ^iake. 
 
PSALM CIV. 273 
 
 6 Thou didst it cover with the deep, 
 
 as with a garment spread : 
 The waters stood above the hills, 
 when thou the word but said. 
 
 7 But at the voice of thy rebuke 
 
 they fled, and would not stay ; 
 They at thy thunder's dreadful voice 
 did haste them fast away. 
 
 8 They by the mountains do ascend, 
 
 and by the valley-ground 
 Descend, into that very place, 
 vfhich thou for them didst found. 
 
 9 Thou hast a bound unto them set, 
 
 that they may not pass over, 
 That they do not return again 
 the face of earth to cover. 
 
 10 He to the valleys sends the springs, 
 
 which run among the hills : 
 
 1 1 They to all beasts of field give drink, 
 
 wild asses drink their fills. 
 
 12 By them the fowls of heav'n shall have 
 
 their habitation, 
 Which do among the branches sing 
 with delectation. 
 
 13 He from his chambers watereth 
 
 the hills when they are dry'd : 
 With fruit and increase of thy works 
 the earth is satisfy 'd. 
 
 14 For cattle he makes grass to grow, 
 
 he makes the herb to spring 
 
274 PSALM CIV. 
 
 For th' use of man, that food to him 
 he from the earth may bring ; 
 
 15 And wine, that to the heart of man 
 
 doth cheerfulness impart, 
 Oil that his face makes shine, and Lread 
 that strengthened* his heart. 
 
 1 6 The trees of God are full of sap ; 
 
 the cedars that do stand 
 In Lebanon, which planted were 
 by his almighty hand. 
 
 17 Birds of the air upon their boughs^ 
 
 do choose their nests to make ; 
 As for the stork, the fir-tree she 
 doth for he^ dwelling take. 
 
 18 The lofty mountains for wild goats 
 
 a place of refuge be ; 
 The conies also to the rocks 
 do for their safety flee. 
 
 1 9 He sets the moon in heav'n thereby 
 
 the seasons to discern : 
 From him the sun his certain time 
 of going down doth learn. 
 
 20 Thou darkness mak'st, 'tis night, then 
 
 pf forests creep abroad. [beasts 
 
 21 The lions young roar for their prey, 
 
 and seek their meat from God. 
 
 22 The sun doth rise, and home they flock, 
 
 down in their dens they lie. 
 
 23 Man goes to work, his labour he 
 
 doth to the ev'ning ply. 
 
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 24 How manifold, Lord, are thy works ! 
 
 in wisdom wonderful 
 Thou ev'ry one of them hast made ; 
 earth's of thy riches full: 
 
 25 So is this great and spacious sea, 
 
 wherein things creeping are, 
 Which number'd cannot be; and beast s 
 both great and small are there. 
 
 26 There ships go; there thou mak'st to play 
 
 that leviathan great. 
 
 27 These all wait on thee, that thou may'st 
 
 in due time gi.ve them meat. 
 2S That which thou givest unto them 
 they gather for their food ; 
 Thine hand thou open st lib'rally, 
 they filled are with good. 
 
 29 Thou hid'st thy face; they troubled are 
 
 their breath thou tak'st away ; 
 Then do they die, and to their dust, 
 return again do they. 
 
 30 Thy quick'ning spirit thou send'st forth 
 
 then they created be; 
 And then the earth's decayed face 
 renewed is by thee. 
 
 31 The glory of the mighty Lord 
 
 continue shall for ever: 
 The Lord JEHOVAH shall rejoic i 
 in all his works together. 
 
 32 Earth, as affrighted, trembleth all, 
 
 if lie on it but look; 
 
276 PSALM CIV. 
 
 And if the mountains he but touch, 
 they presently do smoke. 
 
 33 I will sing to the Lord most high, 
 
 so long as I shall live ; 
 And while I being have I shall 
 to my God praises give. 
 
 34 Of him my meditation shall 
 
 sweet thoughts to me afford ; 
 And as for me, I will rejoice 
 in God, my only Lord. 
 
 35 From earth let sinners be consum'd, 
 
 let ill men no more be. 
 O thou my soul, bless thou the Lord. 
 Praise to the Lord give ye. 
 
 PSALM CV. 
 
 This Psalm was a part of the solemn hymn sung at 
 the translation of theaik from the house of Ohed-edom 
 to the citv of David, 1 Chron. xvi. ; and contains (1.) 
 Solemn calls to meditate on, seek, magnify, and praise 
 God, who is so great, so gracious, and so nearly con- 
 nected with us, ver. 1 — 7- (2.) A narrative of the par- 
 ticular mercies of God to Israel for the space of 470 
 years, a3 grounds of praise: particularly, (1.) His cove- 
 nant with their patriarchs, ver. I] — 11. (2.) his care of 
 them, while strangers and sojourners, ver. 12—1."). (3.) 
 His advancement of Joseph, to he the shepherd and 
 stone of Israel, ver. \G — 22. (4.) I lis increasing of 
 them in Egypt, and at last delivering them from it, in 
 I lie way of inflicting manifold plagues on the Egyptians 
 ver. 23 — 28. (5.) His care of them in the wilderness, 
 and settling them in Canaan, as a peculiar people to 
 
 1 imself, ver. 39 — 4f>. ^[ While I sing, let my soul, 
 
 with affecting wonder, think what God is to me, ami 
 
 what he hath done for me and his church, in proseCU* 
 
 on of his corenant engagements with Jesus Christ. 
 
PSALM CV. 277 
 
 1 Give thanks to God, call on his name; 
 
 to men his deeds make known. 
 
 2 Sing ye to him, sing psalms ; proclaim 
 
 his wond'rous works each one: 
 
 3 See that ye in his holy name 
 
 to glory do accord; 
 And let the heart of ev'ry one 
 rejoice that seeks the Lord. 
 
 4 The Lord Almighty, and his strength, 
 
 with stedfast hearts seek ye : 
 His blessed and his gracious face 
 seek ye continually. 
 
 5 Think on the works that he hath done 
 
 which admiration breed; 
 His wonders, and the judgments all 
 which from his mouth proceed; 
 
 6 O ye that are of Abr'ham's race, 
 
 his servant well approv'n; 
 And ye that Jacob's children are, 
 whom he chose for his own. 
 
 7 Because he, and he only, is 
 
 the mighty Lord our God; 
 And his most righteous judgments are 
 in all the earth abroad. 
 
 8 His cov'nant he remember'd hath, 
 
 that it may ever stand : 
 To thousand generations 
 the word he did command. 
 
 9 Which covenant he firmly made 
 
 with faithful Abraham, 
 
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278 PSALM CV. 
 
 And unto Isaac, by his oath, 
 he did renew the same : 
 
 10 And unto Jacob for a law, 
 
 he made it firm and sure, 
 A covenant to Israel, 
 
 which ever should endure. 
 
 1 1 He said, I'll give Canaan's land 
 
 for heritage to you ; 
 
 12 While they were strangers there, and few, 
 
 in number very few : 
 
 13 While yet they went from land to land 
 
 without a sure abode; 
 And while through sundry kingdoms they 
 did wander far abroad ; 
 
 14 Yet, notwithstanding, suffer' d he 
 
 no man to do them wrong : 
 Yea, for their sakes, he did reprove 
 kings, who were great and strong. 
 
 15 Thus did he say. Touch ye not those 
 
 that mijje anointed be, 
 Nor do the prophets any harm 
 that do pertain to me. 
 10 He call'd for famine on the land, 
 he brake the staff of bread : 
 
 17 But yet he sent a man before, 
 
 by whom they should be fed; 
 
 Ev'n Joseph, whom unnat'rally 
 sell for a slave did they ; 
 
 18 Whose feet with fetters they did hurt, 
 
 and he in irons lay ; 
 
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 1 9 Until the time that his word came 
 
 to give him liberty ; 
 The word and purpose of the Lord 
 did him jn prison try. 
 
 20 Then sent the king, and did command 
 
 that he enlarg'd should be : 
 He that the people's ruler was 
 did send to set him free. 
 
 21 A lord to rule his family 
 
 he rais'd him as most fit ; 
 
 To him of all that he possess'd 
 
 he did the charge commit : 
 
 22 That he might at his pleasure bind 
 
 the princes of the land; 
 And he might teach his senators 
 wisdom to understand. 
 
 23 The people then of Israel 
 
 down into Egypt came; 
 And Jacob also sojourned 
 within the land of Ham. 
 
 24 And he did greatly by his pow'r 
 
 increase his people there; 
 And stronger than their enemies 
 they by his blessing were. 
 
 25 Their heart he turned to envy 
 
 his folk maliciously, 
 With those that his own servants were 
 to deal in subtil ty. 
 
 26 His servant Moses he did send, 
 
 Aaron his chosen one. 
 
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 27 By these his signs and wonders great 
 
 in Ham's land were made known. 
 
 28 Darkness he sent, and made it dark ; 
 
 his word they did obey. 
 89 He turn'd their waters into blood, 
 and he their fish did slay. 
 
 30 The land in plenty brought forth frogs 
 
 in chambers of their kings. 
 
 3 1 His word all sorts of flies and lice 
 
 in all their borders brings. 
 
 32 He hail for rain, and flaming fire 
 
 into their land he sent : 
 
 33 And he their vines and fig-trees smote ; 
 
 trees of their coasts he rent. 
 
 34 He spake, and caterpillars came, 
 
 locusts did much abound ; 
 
 35 Which in their land all herbs consum'd, 
 
 and all fruits of their ground. 
 
 36 He smote all first-born in their land, 
 
 chief of their strength each one. 
 
 37 With gold and silver brought them forth, 
 
 weak in their tribes were none. 
 
 38 Egypt was glad when forth they went, 
 
 their fear on them did light. 
 
 39 He spread a cloud for covering, 
 
 and fire to shine by night. 
 
 40 They asked, and he brought quails : witn 
 
 of heav'n he fill'd them. [bread 
 
 41 He open'd rocks, floods gush'd, and ran 
 
 in deserts like a ^earn. 
 
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 42 For on Ins holy promise lie, 
 
 and servant Abr'ham, thought. 
 
 43 With joy his people, his elect 
 
 with gladness forth he brought. 
 
 44 And unto them the pleasant lands 
 
 he of the heathen gave ; 
 That of the people's labour they 
 inheritance might have. 
 
 45 That they his statutes might observe 
 
 according to his word ; 
 And that they might his laws obey. 
 Give praise unto the Lord. 
 
 PSALM CVI. 
 
 This Psalm may be considered as a supplement to the 
 preceding. That exhibited to our view the marvellous 
 kindness of God to Israel. This exhibits the fearful 
 rebellions of Israel against their gracious God. We 
 have, (1.) A preface ascribing praise to God, and exhi- 
 biting comfort to his saints, and requesting favours from 
 God, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) An alarming confession or nar- 
 rative of Israel's wickedness against their God, notwith- 
 standing his marvellous kindness to them, in provoking 
 Him at the Red sea, ver. G — 12; in lusting after sen- 
 sual gratifications, ver. 13 — 15.; in mutinying against 
 his vicegerents, ver. 16 — 18 ; in worshipping the golden 
 calf, ver. 19 — 23 ; in murmuring contempt of the pro- 
 mised land, ver. 24 — 27 ; in joining with the Moabites 
 and Midianites in the worship of Baalpeor, ver. 28 — 31 ; 
 in quarrelling with Moses at Kadish, ver. 32, 33 ; in in- 
 corporating themselves Avith the Canaanites, and imitat- 
 ing their idolatrous and cruel customs, ver. 34 — 39. 
 v 3.) An affecting view of God's great compassion to Is- 
 rael, notwithstanding they had provoked him to inflict 
 sore, and almost destructive punishment upon them, ver. 
 40 — 46. (4.) An atluctiouate improvement of his kind- 
 
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282 PSALM CVI. 
 
 ness in imploring his powerful deliverance, and ascrip- 
 tions of endless praises to his name, ver. 47, 48. 
 
 ■Jf While I sing, let my soul be deeply affected with the 
 dreadful nature of sin, and with men's obstinacy, nay, 
 my own obstinacy therein. Let me, with amazement, 
 behold the unbounded mercy of God to men ; and that 
 where sin hath abounded, grace doth much more abound. 
 
 1 Give praise and thanks unto the Lord, 
 
 for bountiful is he ; 
 His tender mercy doth endure 
 unto eternity. 
 
 2 God's mighty works who can express ? 
 
 or shew forth all his praise ? 
 
 3 Blessed are they that judgment keep, 
 
 and justly do always. 
 
 4 Remember me, Lord, with that love 
 
 which thou to thine dost bear ; 
 With thy salvation, O my God, 
 to visit me draw near. 
 
 5 That I thy chosen 's good may see, 
 
 and in their joy rejoice ; 
 And may with thine inheritance 
 triumph with cheerful voice. 
 
 f) We with our fathers sinned have, 
 and of iniquity 
 Too long we have the workers been ; 
 we have done wickedly,. 
 7 The wonders great, which thou, O Lord, 
 didst work in Egypt land, 
 Our fathers, though they saw, yet them 
 they did not understand: 
 
PSALM CVI. 283 
 
 And they thy mercies' multitude 
 
 kept not in memory ; 
 But at the sea, ev'n the Red sea, 
 
 provok'd him grievously. 
 
 8 Nevertheless he saved them, 
 
 ev'n for his own name's sake ; 
 That so he might to be well known 
 his mighty power make. 
 
 9 When he the Red sea did rebuke, 
 
 then dried up it was : 
 Through depths, as through the wilder- 
 he safely made them pass. [ness, 
 
 1 From hands of those that hated them 
 
 he did his people save ; 
 And from the en'my's cruel hand 
 to them redemption gave. 
 
 1 1 The waters overwhelm'd their foes ; 
 
 not one was left alive. 
 
 1 2 Then they believed his word, and praise 
 
 to him in songs did give. 
 
 13 But soon did they his mighty works 
 
 forget un thankfully, 
 And on his counsel and his will 
 did not wait patiently ; 
 
 14 But much did lust in wilderness, 
 
 and God in desert tempt. 
 1 5 He gave them what they sought, but to 
 
 their soul he leanness sent. 
 16 And against Moses in the camp 
 
 their envy did appear ; 
 
284 PSALM CVI. 
 
 At Aaron they, the saint of God, 
 envious also were. 
 
 17 Therefore the earth did open wide, 
 
 and Dathan did devour, 
 And all Abiram's company- 
 did cover in that hour. 
 
 1 8 Likewise among their company 
 
 a fire was kindled then : 
 And so the hot consuming flame 
 burnt up these wicked men. 
 
 1 9 Upon the hill of Horeb they 
 
 an idol-calf did frame, 
 A molten image they did make, 
 and worshipped the same. 
 
 20 And thus their glory, and their God 
 
 most vainly changed they 
 Unto the likeness of an ox 
 that eateth grass or hay. 
 
 21 They did forget the mighty God, 
 
 that had their saviour been, 
 By whom such great things brought to 
 they had in Egypt seen. [pass 
 
 22 In Ham's land he did wond'rous works, 
 
 things terrible did he, 
 When he his mighty hand and arm 
 stretch 'd out at the Red sea. 
 
 23 Then said he, He would them destroy, 
 
 had not, his wrath to stay, 
 His chosen Moses stood in breach, 
 that them he should not ilay. 
 
PSALM CVI. 285 
 
 24 Yea, they despis'd the pleasant land, 
 
 believed not his word: 
 
 25 But in their tents they murmured, 
 
 not hearkening to the Lord. 
 
 26 Therefore in desert them to slay 
 
 he lifted up his hand : 
 
 27 'Mong nations to o'erthrow their seed, 
 
 and scatter in each land. 
 
 28 They unto Baal-peor did 
 
 themselves associate ; 
 The sacrifices of the dead 
 they did profanely eat. 
 
 29 Thus by their lewd inventions, 
 
 they did provoke his ire ; 
 And then upon them suddenly 
 the plague brake in as fire. 
 
 30 Then Phin'has rose, and justice did 
 
 and so the plague did cease ; 
 
 31 That to all ages counted was 
 
 to him for righteousness. 
 
 32 And at the waters, where they strove, 
 
 they did him angry make, 
 In such sort that it fared ill 
 with Moses for their sake : 
 
 33 Because they there his spirit meek 
 
 provoked bitterly, 
 So that he utter 'd with his lips 
 words unadvisedly. 
 34j Nor, as the Lord commanded them, 
 did they the nations slay : 
 
2S6 PSALM CVI. 
 
 35 But with the heathen mingled were, 
 
 and learn'd of them their way. 
 
 36 And they their idols serv'd, which did 
 
 a snare unto them turn. 
 
 37 Their sons and daughters they to dev'is 
 
 in sacrifice did hum. 
 
 38 In their own children's guiltless blood 
 
 their hands they did imbrue, 
 Whom to Canaan's idols they 
 
 for sacrifices slew. 
 So was the land defiTd with blood. 
 
 39 They stain'd with their own way, 
 And with their own inventions 
 
 a whoring they did stray. 
 
 40 Against his people kindled was 
 
 the wrath of God therefore, 
 Insomuch that he did his own 
 inheritance abhor. 
 
 41 He gave them to the heathen's hand ; 
 
 their foes did them command. 
 
 42 Their en'mies them cppress'd, they were 
 
 made subject to their hand. 
 
 43 He many times deliver'd them ; 
 
 but with their counsel so 
 They him provok'd, that for their sin 
 they were brought very low. 
 
 44 Yet their affliction he beheld, 
 
 when he did hear their cry : 
 
 45 And he for them his covenant 
 
 did call to memory ; 
 
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 After his mercies' multitude 
 
 46 he did repent: And made 
 Them to he pity'd of all those 
 
 who did them captive lead. 
 
 47 O Lord our God, us save, and gather 
 
 the heathen from among, 
 That we thy holy name may praise 
 in a triumphant song. 
 
 48 Bless'd he JEHOVAH, Isr'el's God, 
 
 to all eternity : 
 Let all the people say, Amen. 
 Praise to the Lord give ye. 
 
 PSALM CVII. 
 
 This Psalm may be considered as an appendix to the 
 two foregoing. Th*>se represented the providence of God 
 towards his chosen Israelites, who prefigured his Gospel 
 church. This [I ] Represents the providences of God to 
 the children of men in general, and calls them to praise 
 him for his kindness and mercy therein : Particularly, (1.) 
 In directing and gathering travellers whom he had justly 
 dispersed, ver. 1 — 7. (2.) In delivering prisoners whom 
 he had justly confined, ver. 8 — 14. (3.) In healing the 
 sick whom he had justly plagued ver. 15 — 22. (4.) In 
 relieving mariners whom he had justly bestormed, ver. 23 
 — 30. (5.) In changing the condition of territories, persons, 
 and families at his pleasure to the comfort of his people, 
 and the restraining of wickedness, ver. 31 — 42. [2.] It 
 encourageth men to a careful observation of God's pro- 
 vidences, ver. 43. ^f Let me sing this, with an heart 
 
 deeply affected with the various providences of God to- 
 wards mysetf and others, while we have walked by the 
 way, been confined in prisons, or lain in beds of languish- 
 ing, traversed the surface of the depths, or laboured in 
 our respective employments. Let me be a careful obser- 
 ver of providences, and compare them with the oracles of 
 God, with my behaviour, and my prayers, and with one 
 
288 PSALM CVIF. 
 
 another. So shall I understand the loving-kindness of th 
 Lord. 
 
 1 Praise God, for he is good : for stiU 
 
 his mercies lasting be. 
 
 2 Let God's redeem'd say so, whom he 
 
 from th' en'my's hand did free; 
 
 3 And gather'd them out of the lands 
 
 from north, south, east, and west. 
 
 4 They stray'd in desert's pathless way, 
 
 no city found to rest. 
 
 5 For thirst and hunger in them faints 
 
 6 their soul. When straits them press 
 They cry unto the Lord, and he 
 
 them frees from their distress. 
 
 7 Them also in a way to walk 
 
 that right is he did guide, 
 
 That they might to a city go, 
 
 wherein they might abide. 
 
 8 O that men to the Lord would give 
 
 praise for his goodness then, 
 And for his works of wonder done 
 unto the sons of men ! 
 
 9 For he the soul that longing is 
 
 doth fully satisfy; 
 With goodness he the hungry soul 
 doth fill abundantly. 
 10 Such as shut up in darkness deep, 
 and in death's shade abide, 
 Whom strongly hath affliction bound, 
 and irons fast have ty'd: 
 
PSALM CVII. 28& 
 
 1 1 Because against the words of God 
 they wrought rebelliously, 
 And they the counsel did contemn 
 of him that is most High : 
 
 12 Their heart he did bring down with grief, 
 
 they fell, no help could have. 
 
 13 In trouble then they cry'd to God, 
 
 he them from straits did save. 
 
 1 4 He out of darkness did them bring, 
 
 and from death's shade them take; 
 These bands, wherewith they had been 
 
 asunder quite he brake. [bound, 
 
 1 5 O that men to the Lord would give 
 
 praise for his goodness then, 
 And for his works of wonder done 
 
 unto the sons of men ! 
 1 Because the mighty gates of brass 
 
 in pieces he did tear, 
 By him in sunder also cut 
 
 the bars of iron were. 
 
 17 Fools, for their sin, and their offence, 
 
 do sore affliction bear; 
 
 18 All kind of meat their soul abhors; 
 
 they to death's gates draw near. 
 1 9 In grief they cry to God ; he saves 
 them from their miseries. 
 
 20 He sends his word, them heals, and thera 
 
 from their destructions frees. 
 
 21 O that men to the Lord would give 
 
 praise for his goodness then, 
 
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290 PSALM CVir. 
 
 And for his works of wonder done 
 unto the sons of men ! 
 
 22 And let them sacrifice to him 
 
 ofPrings of thankfulness : 
 And let them shew abroad his works 
 in songs of joyfulness. 
 
 23 Who go to sea in ships, and in 
 
 great waters trading be, 
 
 24 Within the deep these men God's works 
 
 and his great wonders see. 
 
 25 For he commands, and forth in haste 
 
 the stormy tempest flies, 
 Which makes the sea with rolling waves 
 aloft to swell and rise. 
 
 26 They mount to heav'n then to the depths 
 
 they do go down again ; 
 Their soul doth faint and melt away 
 with trouble and with pain. 
 
 27 They reel and stagger like one drunk, 
 
 at their wit's end they be : 
 
 28 Then they to God in trouble cry, 
 
 who them from straits doth free. 
 
 29 The storm is ehang'd into a calm 
 
 at his command and will ; 
 So that the waves, which raged before, 
 now quiet are and still. 
 
 30 Then are they glad, because at rest 
 
 and quiet now they be : 
 So to the haven he them brings, 
 which they desir'd to see. 
 
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 31 O that men to the Lord would give 
 
 praise for his goodness then, 
 And for his works of wonder done 
 unto the sons of men ! 
 
 32 Among the people gathered 
 
 let them exalt his name ; 
 Among assembled elders spread 
 his most renowned fame. 
 
 33 He to dry land turns water-springs, 
 
 and floods to wilderness ; 
 
 34 For sins of those that dwell therein, 
 
 fat land to barrenness. 
 
 35 The burnt and parched wilderness 
 
 to water-pools he brings ; 
 The ground that was dry'd up before 
 he turns to water-springs : 
 
 36 And there, for dwelling, he a place 
 
 dqth to the hungry give, 
 That they a city may prepare 
 commodiously to live. 
 
 37 There sow they fields, and vineyards 
 
 to yield fruits of increase. [plant, 
 
 38 His blessing makes them multiply, 
 
 lets not their beasts decrease. 
 
 39 Again they are diminished, 
 
 and very low brought down, 
 Through sorrow and affliction, 
 and great oppression. 
 
 40 He upon princes pours contempt, 
 
 and causeth them to stray, 
 
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 And wander in a wilderness, 
 wherein there is no way, 
 
 41 Yet setteth he the poor on high 
 
 from all his miseries, 
 And he, much like unto a flock, 
 doth make him families. 
 
 42 They that are righteous shall rejoice, 
 
 when they the same shall see; 
 And, as ashamed stop her mouth 
 shall all iniquity. 
 
 43 Whoso is wise, and will these things 
 
 observe, and them record, 
 Ev'n they shall understand the love 
 and kindness of the Lord. 
 
 PSALM CVIII. 
 
 The first five verses of this Psalm are taken from Psalm 
 lvii. 7 — 12. ; and contain praises and thanksgivings to 
 God. The other eight are taken from Psalm ix. 5 — 12. ; 
 and contain prayers for, and hopes cf promised mercies. 
 
 *[f Never scruple, my soul, to think, or to sing, or to 
 
 pray over the same subjects of importance ; but let there 
 be always a nearness of affection, newness of spiritual vig- 
 our. 
 
 A Psalm or 'Song of David. 
 
 1 My heart is fix'd, Lord; I will sing, 
 
 and with my glory praise. 
 
 2 Awake up psaltery and harp ; 
 
 myself I'll early raise. 
 
 3 I'll praise thee 'mong the people, Lord 
 
 'mong nations sing will I. 
 
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 4 For aLove heav'n thy mercy's great, 
 
 thy truth doth reach the sky. 
 
 5 Be thou above the heavens, Lord, 
 
 exalted gloriously ; 
 Thy glory all the earth above 
 
 be lifted up on high. 
 G That those who thy beloved are 
 
 delivered may be, 
 O do thou save with thy right hand, 
 
 an answer give to me. 
 
 7 God in his holiness hath said, 
 
 herein I will take pleasure ; 
 Shechem I will divide, and forth 
 will Succoth's valley measure. 
 
 8 Gilead I claim as mine by right ; 
 
 Manasseh mine shall be ; 
 Ephraim is of my head the strength ; 
 Judah gives laws for me ; 
 
 9 Moab's my washing-pot; my shoe 
 
 I'll over Edom throw ; 
 Over the land of Palestine 
 
 I will in triumph go. 
 10 O who is he will bring me to 
 
 the city fortify'd ? 
 O who is he that to the land 
 
 of Edom will me guide ? 
 1 1 O God, thou who hadst cast us oft* 
 
 this thing wilt thou not do ? 
 And wilt not thou, evn thou, O God, 
 
 forth with our armies go? 
 
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 12 Do thou from trouble give us help, 
 
 for helpless is man's aid. 
 
 13 Through God we shall do valiantly; 
 
 our foes he shall down tread. 
 
 PSALM CIX. 
 
 Probably David penned this Psalm with a view to Doeg 
 or Ahitophel ; and hence it is much akin to the 41st, 52d, 
 55th, 120th, and 140th. But the Holy Ghost, herein 
 hath a mediate respect to Jesus and Judas the traitor, Acts 
 i. 20. Observe, (1.) The Psalmist's bitter complaints of 
 his enemies, as spiteful, deceitful, false, restless, unjust, 
 ungrateful, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) His fearful denunciations of 
 divine vengeance against his distinguished foe, That he 
 should be delivered into the hand of Satan ; — should have 
 his prayers rejected, his life shortened, his substance wast- 
 ed, and his posterity rendered miserable, ver. 6 — 20. (3 ) 
 His lamentation over his inward trouble, his approaching 
 death, his instability of condition, pining sickness, re- 
 proach of enemies, and his prayers for mercy to himself, 
 confusion to his enemies, and glory to his God, ver. 21- 
 29. (4.) His triumph in God, as his supporter and de 
 liverer, amidst all his troubles, ver. 30, 31. — Tf While I 
 sing, let me be affected with the ■offerings of my Redeemer, 
 and with the misery of those Jews and others, who abandon 
 themselves to be his obstinate opposers. Let me implore, 
 and by faith foresee, the complete ruin of all my spir- 
 itual enemies; and the full redemption of my soul, and of 
 the whole mystical body of Christ, notwithstanding all our 
 sinful poverty and plagues. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 O tiiou the God of all rhy praise, 
 
 do thou not hold thy peace ; 
 
 2 For mouths of wicked men to speak 
 
 against, me do not cease: 
 
PSALM CIX. 295 
 
 The mouths of vile deceitful men 
 
 against me open'd he ; 
 And with a false and lying tongue 
 
 they have accused me. 
 
 3 They did beset me round about 
 
 with words of hateful spite : 
 And though to them no cause I gave, 
 against me they did fight. 
 
 4 They for my love became my foes, 
 
 but I me set to pray. 
 
 5 Evil for good, hatred for love, 
 
 to me they did repay. 
 
 6 Set thou the wicked over him ; 
 
 and upon his right hand 
 Give thou his greatest enemy, 
 ev'n Satan, leave to stand. 
 
 7 And when by thee he shall be judg'd, 
 
 let him condemned be ; 
 And let his pray'r be turn'd to sin, 
 when he shall call on thee. 
 
 8 Few be his days, and in his room 
 
 his charge another take. 
 
 9 His children let be fatherless, 
 
 his wife a widow make. 
 
 1 His children let be vagabonds, 
 
 and beg continually ; 
 And from their places desolate 
 seek bread for their supply. 
 
 1 1 L»et covetous extortioners 
 
 catch all he hath away : 
 
296 PSALM CIX. 
 
 Of all for which lie laboured hath 
 let strangers make a prey. 
 1 2 Let there be none to pity him, 
 let there he none at all 
 That on his children fatherless 
 will let his mercy fall. 
 
 1 3 Let his posterity from earth 
 
 cut off for ever be, 
 And in the foil' wing age their name 
 be blotted out by thee. 
 
 14 Let God his father's wickedness 
 
 still to remembrance call ; 
 And never let his mother's sin 
 be blotted out at all. 
 
 1 5 But let them all befure the Lord 
 
 appear continually, 
 That he may wholly from the earth 
 cut off their memory. 
 
 16 Because he mercy minded not, 
 
 but persecuted still 
 The poor and needy, that he might 
 the broken-hearted kill. 
 
 17 As he in cursing pleasure took, 
 
 so let it to him fall ; 
 As he delighted not to bless, 
 so bless him not at all. 
 
 18 As cursing he like clothes put on, 
 
 into his bowels so, 
 Like water, and into his bones, 
 like oil down let it go. 
 
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 19 Like to the garment let it be 
 
 which doth himself array, 
 And for a girdle, wherewith he 
 is girt about alvvay. 
 
 20 From God let this be their reward 
 
 that en'mies are to me, 
 And their reward that speak against 
 my soul maliciously. 
 
 21 But do thou for thine own name's sake, 
 
 O God the Lord, for me: 
 Sith good and sweet thy mercy is, 
 from trouble set me free, 
 
 22 For I am poor and indigent, 
 
 afflicted sore am I, 
 My heart within me also is 
 wounded exceedingly. 
 
 23 I pass like a declining shade, 
 
 am like the locust tost : 
 
 24 My knees through fasting weaken'd are, 
 
 my flesh hath fatness lost. 
 
 25 I also am a vile reproach 
 
 unto them made to be; 
 And they that did upon me look 
 did shake their heads at me. 
 
 26 O do thou help and succour me, 
 
 who art my God and Lord: 
 And for thy tender mercy's sake, 
 safety to me afford : 
 
 27 That thereby they may know that this 
 
 is thy almighty hand; 
 r 2 
 
298 PSALM CIX. 
 
 And that thou, Lord, hast done the same, 
 they may well understand. 
 
 28 Although they curse with spite, yet, Lord, 
 
 bless thou with loving voice : 
 Let them asham'd be when they rise ; 
 thy servant let rejoice. 
 
 29 Let thou mine adversaries all 
 
 with shame be clothed over ; 
 And let their own confusion 
 them, as a mantle, cover. 
 
 30 But as for me, I with my mouth 
 
 will greatly praise the Lord ; 
 And I among the multitude 
 his praises will record. 
 
 31 For he shall stand at his right hand 
 
 who is in poverty, 
 To save him from all those that would 
 condemn his soul to die. 
 
 PSALM CX. 
 
 This l 5 salm relates wholly to Jesus Christ: And re- 
 presents Him, (1.) In his glorious offices, as a Prophet, 
 gathering the nations by the proclamations of his gospel, 
 the rod of his strength, ver. 2, 3 ; as our great High 
 Priest, ver. 4; and as our exalted, victorious, and gov- 
 erning King, ver. 2, 3, 5, G. (2.) In his diversified gtatefl 
 
 Of debasement and exaltation, ver. 7, 1, 5. U \Vhile 
 
 I s i 1 1 l: , let my eyes be fixed, wholly fixed, on my glorious 
 Redeemer. Heboid ! how having by himself purged 
 our sins, he sat down on the right band of the Majesty 
 on high ! Behold him, by the word of his grace, subdu- 
 ing multitudes of sinful men to himself! Behold him 
 
PSALM CX. 299 
 
 able to save to the uttermost, because he ever liveth tc 
 make intercession for us. And, let my mouth be filled 
 with Hallelujahs and Hosannas in the highest, to Hira, 
 who by water and by blood, cometh in the name of the 
 Lord to save me. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 The Lord did say unto my Lord, 
 
 Sit thou at my right hand, 
 Until I make thy foes a stool, 
 whereon thy feet may stand. 
 
 2 The Lord shall out of Si on send 
 
 the rod of thy great pow'r : 
 In midst of all thine enemies 
 be thou the governor. 
 
 3 A willing people in thy day 
 
 of pow'r shall come to thee, 
 In holy beauties from morn's womb ; 
 thy youth like dew shall be. 
 
 4 The Lord himself hath made an oath, 
 
 and will repent him never. 
 Of th 1 order of Melchisedec 
 thou art a priest for ever. 
 
 b The glorious "and mighty Lord, 
 that sits at thy right hand, 
 Shall, in his day of wrath, strike through 
 kings that do him withstand. 
 6 He shall among the heathen judge, 
 he shall with bodies dead 
 The places fill : o'er many lands 
 he wound shall ev'ry head. 
 
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 7 The brook thai runneth in the way 
 with drink shall him supply ; 
 And, for this cause, in triumph he 
 shall lift his head on high. 
 
 PSALM CXI. 
 
 In this Psalm, every sentence of which begins with a 
 new letter of the Hebrew alphabet, we have, (1.) The 
 praising of God inculcated and exemplified, ver. 1. (2.) 
 The grounds of praise exhibited, viz. That God himself 
 is gracious and full of compassion, and ever mindful of his 
 covenant ; and that his works are magnificent, pleasant, 
 righteous, wonderful, perfect, kind, prudent, and durable, 
 and all conformed to his promise and covenant, ver. 2- — 9. 
 (3.) A recommendation of an holy and reverential obedience 
 
 to God, as the beginning of wisdom, ver. 10. ^ While 
 
 I sing, let my heart be all inflamed with the believing con- 
 sideration of the marvellous works of redemption, as 
 wrought for and on my soul, — all filled with that love, 
 which casteth out slavish fear, but powerfully promotes 
 the filial reverence and awe of God. 
 
 1 Praise ye the Lord : with my whole heart 
 
 I will God's praise declare, 
 Where the assemblies of the just 
 and congregations are. 
 
 2 The whole works of the Lord our God 
 
 are great ahove all measure, 
 Sought out they are of ev'ry one 
 that doth therein take pleasure. 
 
 3 His work most honourable is, 
 
 most glorious and pure, 
 
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 And his untainted righteousness 
 for ever doth endure. 
 
 4 His works most wonderful he hath 
 
 made to he thought upon : 
 The Lord is gracious, and he is 
 full of compassion. 
 
 5 He giveth meat unto all those 
 
 that truly do him fear ; 
 And evermore his covenant 
 he in his mind will bear. 
 
 6 He did the power of his uorks 
 
 unto his people show, 
 When he the heathen's heritage 
 upon them did hestow. 
 
 7 His handy-works are truth and right ; 
 
 all his commands are sure : 
 
 8 And, done in truth and uprightness, 
 
 they evermore endure. 
 
 9 He sent redemption to his folk ; 
 
 t his covenant for aye 
 He did command : holy his name 
 and rev'rend is alway. 
 10 Wisdom's beginning is God's fear: 
 good understanding they 
 Have all that his commands fulfil : 
 his praise endures for aye. 
 
 PSALM CXII. 
 
 This Psalm is also alphabetically composed, and con- 
 tains, (I.) Invitations to praise God, ver. 1. (2) A de- 
 
 2b 
 
 
302 PSALM CXII. 
 
 iineation of the saints 1 character and blessedness ; That 
 they are well principled, honest, sincere, and kind: 
 and shall be ble^-ed with prosperity outward and in- 
 ward, with comfort amidst griefs, wisdom amidst per- 
 plexity ; and with honour and stability ; and shall have 
 their posterity blessed after them, ver. 2 — 9. (3.) 
 
 The misery of the wicked, ver. 10. ^f While I sing 
 
 this, let me try my character, and rejoice in hope of being 
 blessed in Christ Jesus, with all spiritual, temporal, and 
 everlasting blessings. 
 
 1 Praise ye the Lord. The man is bless'd 
 
 that fears the Lord aright, 
 
 He who in his commandements 
 
 doth greatly take delight. 
 
 2 His seed and offspring powerful 
 
 shall be the earth upon : 
 Of upright men blessed shall be 
 the generation. 
 
 3 Riches and wealth shall ever be 
 
 within his house in store; 
 And his unspotted righteousness 
 endures for evermore. 
 
 4 Unto the upright light doth rise, 
 
 though he in darkness be : 
 Compassionate, and merciful, 
 
 and righteous, is he. 
 ft A good man doth his favour shew, 
 
 and doth to others lend : 
 He with discretion his affairs 
 
 will guide unto the end. 
 
 5 Surely there is not any thing 
 
 that ever shall him move : 
 
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 The righteous man's memorial 
 shall everlasting prove. 
 
 7 When he shall evil tidings hear, 
 
 he shall not be afraid : 
 His heart is fix'd, his confidence 
 upon the Lord is stay'd. 
 
 8 His heart is firmly stablished, 
 
 afraid he shall not be, 
 Until upon his enemies 
 he his desire shall see. 
 
 9 He hath dispers'd, giv'n to the poor: 
 
 his righteousness shall be 
 To ages all ; with honour shall 
 
 his horn be raised high. 
 1 The wicked shall it see, and fret, 
 
 his teeth gnash, melt away : 
 What wicked men do most desire 
 
 shall utterly decay. , 
 
 PSALM CXIII. 
 
 This Psalm with the five immediately following, were 
 called the great Hallelujah, and used to be sung at 
 the passover supper, Matth. xxvi. 30. Here, (1.) We 
 are solemnly called to celebrate the praises of God, ver. 
 1 — 3. (2.) We are plentifully furnished with matter of 
 praise, viz. the heights of his glory and greatness, and 
 the depths of his condescension and grace, ver. 4 — 9. 
 
 If Think, ( ) my soul, what the Lord hath done for 
 
 me ! and for mine ! and for mankind ! 
 
 1 Praise God : ye servants of the Lord, 
 O praise, the Lord's name praise. 
 
304 PSALM CXIH. 
 
 2 Yea, Llessed he the name of God 
 
 from tins time forth always. 
 
 3 From rising sun to where it sets, 
 
 God's name is to he prais'd. 
 
 4 Ahove all nation's God is high, 
 
 'hove heav'ns his glory rais'd. 
 
 5 Unto the Lord our God that d^Yells 
 
 on high who can compare ? 
 
 6 Himself that humhleth things to see 
 
 in heav'n and earth that are. 
 
 7 Lie from the dust doth raise the poor, 
 
 that very low doth lie ; 
 And from the dunghill lifts the man 
 oppress'd with poverty ; 
 
 8 That he may highly him advance, 
 
 and with the princes set ; 
 AVith those that of his people are 
 the chief, ev'M princes great. 
 
 9 The barren woman house to keep 
 
 he maketh, and to be 
 Of sons a mother full of joy. 
 Praise to the Lord give ye. 
 
 PSALM CXIV. 
 
 In this Psalm are celebrated, (1.) God's bringing Israel 
 out of their Egyptian slavery, ?er. 1. (2.) His letting is 
 li is Taberaadfl among then, and taking them for his pecul- 
 iar people, ver. 2. (3.) His dividing the Red ^ea and 
 Jordan before Ihem, ver. 3, 5. (1 ) His awful descent on 
 Mount Sari, to give them his law, ver. 4, 6, 7. (5.) His 
 
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 providing them with water from the flinty rocks, ver. 8. 
 
 ^[ While I sing, let my soul be affected with the 
 
 grace, the glory, the power of my God ; and with the 
 mighty things he hath done for men, chiefly in the work 
 of our redemption ; and be encouraged to trust Him 
 in the greatest straits. 
 
 1 When Isr'el out of Egypt went, 
 
 and did his dwelling change, 
 "When Jacob's house went out from those 
 that were of language strange. 
 
 2 He Judah did his sanctuary, ^^^ 
 
 his kingdom Isr'el make : 
 
 3 The sea it saw, and quickly fled, 
 
 Jordan was driven back. 
 
 4 Like rams the mountains, and like lambs 
 
 the hills skipp'd to and fro. 
 
 5 O sea, why fledd'st thou ? Jordan, back 
 
 why wast thou driven so ? 
 
 6 Ye mountains great, wherefore was it 
 
 that ye did skip like rams ? 
 
 And wherefore was it, little hills, 
 
 that ye did leap like lambs ? 
 
 7 O at the presence of the Lord, 
 
 earth, tremble thou for fear, 
 While as the presence of the God 
 of Jacob doth appear : 
 
 8 Who from the hard and stony rock 
 
 did standing water bring ; 
 And by his pow'r did turn the flint 
 into a water spring. 
 
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 This Psalm instructs us, (1.) To whom glory and praise 
 ought to be ascribed : Not to ourselves, but to God's mercy 
 and truth, ver. 1 : Not to lifeless senseless idols, but to God, 
 whose throne is in the heavens, and who doth whatever 
 he pleaseth, ver. 2 — 8, 15, 16. (2.) How we are to 
 glorify God, (I.) By trusting in him, crediting, his pro- 
 mise, and receiving his blessings, ver. 9 — 15. (2.) By 
 
 blessing him while we live, ver. 17, 18. ^[ Learn, my 
 
 soul, to deny thyself, to take up thy cross and follow Christ, 
 and to keep thyself from idols. But make Jehovah, as 
 reconciled in Christ, thy portion, thy trust, thy help, thy 
 shield, thy blessedness, thy comfort, thy praise ; and con- 
 sider thine earthly enjoyments as the gracious gifts of thy 
 God, and an earnest of thy far more exceeding and eternal 
 weight of glory. 
 
 1 Not unto us, Lord, not to us, 
 
 but do thou glory take 
 Unto thy name, ev'n for thy truth, 
 and for thy mercy's sake. 
 
 2 O wherefore should the heathen say, 
 
 Where is their God now gone ? 
 
 3 But our God in the heavens is, 
 
 what pleas'd him he hath done. 
 
 4 Their idols silver are and gold, 
 
 work of men's hands they be. 
 
 5 Mouths have they, but they do not speak ; 
 
 and eyes, but do not see ; 
 f) Ears have they, but they do rot hear ; 
 noses, but savour not ; 
 
 7 Hands, feet, but handle not, nor walk ; 
 
 nor speak they through their throat. 
 
 8 Like them their makers are, anil ajl 
 
 on them their trust that build. 
 
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 9 O Isr'el, trust thou in the Lord, 
 he is their help and shield. 
 
 10 O Aaron's house, trust in the Lord, 
 
 their help and shield is he. 
 
 1 1 Ye that fear God, trust in the Lord, 
 
 their help and shield he'll be. 
 
 12 The Lord of us hath mindful been, 
 
 and he will bless us still : 
 He will the house of Israel bless, 
 bless Aaron's house he will. 
 
 13 Both small and great, that fear the Lord, 
 
 he will them surely bless. 
 
 14 The Lord will you, you and your seed, 
 
 aye more and more increase. 
 
 15 blessed are ye of the Lord, 
 
 who made the earth and heav'n, 
 
 1 6 The heav'n, ev'n heav'ns, are God's but he 
 
 earth to men's sons hath giv'n. 
 
 17 The dead, nor who to silence go, 
 
 God's praise do not record : 
 
 18 But henceforth we for ever will 
 
 bless God. Praise ye the Lord, 
 
 PSALM CXVI. 
 
 This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, somewhat similiar to 
 the 18th, 30th, 40th, and 103d, and represents, (1.) 'Hie 
 Psalmist's great distress and danger, which had almost 
 driven him to despair, ver 3, lo 1 1. (2.) The application 
 he made to God, by prayer, for relief, and his experience 
 of God's gracious kindness, in granting his requests : in 
 
308 PSALM CXVI. 
 
 hearing, pitying, and delivering him, vev. 1 ? 2, 4, 5, 6, 
 8. (3.) His sincere and hearty resolutions to make a grate- 
 ful acknowledgment of God's kindness, by loving him, ver. 
 1 ; continuing to call on him and receive from him, ver. 
 2, 13, 17 ; resting In him, ver. 7 ; walking before him 
 as his devoted servant, ver. 9, 16 ; public confession of 
 God's tender regard to him, ver. 12, 15 ; and sincere and 
 
 public paying of his vows to him, ver. 10 — 19. ^[ While 
 
 I sing, let me think, as before God. what of these blessings 
 I have experienced : What of these duties I have earnest- 
 ly practised. If God hath redeemed me from the broken 
 law ; — from the lowest hell, from the mouth of the infernal 
 lion, and from the power of my corrupt lusts : — let ray 
 soul, and all that is within me, be stirred up to bless his 
 holy name ; and let me never lose the heart animating 
 impressions of his benefits. 
 
 1 I love the Lord because my voice 
 
 and prayers he did hear. 
 
 2 I, while I live, will call on him, 
 
 who bow'd to me his ear. 
 
 3 Of death the cords and sorrows did 
 
 about me compass round; 
 The pains of hell took hold on me : 
 I grief and trouble found. 
 
 4 Upon the name of God the Lord 
 
 then did I call, and say, 
 Deliver thou, my soul, O Lord, 
 
 I do thee humbly pray. 
 h God merciful and righteous is, 
 
 yea, gncious is our Lord. 
 6 God saves the meek : I was brought low, 
 
 he did me help afford. 
 
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 7 O thou my soul, do thou return 
 
 unto thy quiet rest; 
 For largely, lo, the Lord to thee 
 his hounty hath exprest. 
 
 8 For my distressed soul from death 
 
 delivered was by thee : 
 Thou didst my mourning eyes from tears, 
 my feet from falling free. 
 
 9 I in the land of those that live 
 
 will walk the Lord before. 
 
 1 I did believe, therefore I spake : 
 
 I was afflicted sore. 
 
 1 1 I said, when I was in my haste, 
 
 that all men liars be. 
 I 2 What shall I render to the Lord 
 for all his gifts to me? 
 
 1 3 I'll of salvation take the cup, 
 
 on God's name will I call : 
 
 14 I'll pay my vows now to the Lord 
 
 before his people all. 
 1 .5 Dear in God's sight is his saints' death. 
 
 16 Thy servant, Lord, am I; 
 
 Thy servant sure, thine handmaid's son : 
 my bands thou didst untie. 
 
 17 Thank-off 'rings I to thee will give, 
 
 and on God's name will call. 
 
 18 I'll pay my vows now to the Lord 
 
 before his people all; 
 
 1 9 Within the courts of God's own house, 
 
 within the midst of thee, 
 
 
310 PSALM CXVI. 
 
 O city of Jerusalem: 
 
 Praise to the Lord give ye. 
 
 PSALM CXVII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to the gospel-church. Here are (1 ) 
 A short but solemn call, to -the redeemed of all nations, 
 to praise their God, ver. 1. (2.) Kieh matter of praise 
 suggested, viz. the unbounded mercy and everlasting 
 faithfulness of God; and hence the fulness, kindness, and 
 stability of the covenant-promises, and the accomplishment 
 
 thereof, ver. 2. ^f If the Psalm be short, let me sing 
 
 it in the full assurance of faith, and with a heart all in- 
 flamed with loving-kindness, and all enraptured with 
 admiration of the goodness of God towards mci, towardc 
 the Gentiles, and towards my soul. 
 
 1 O give ye praise unto the Lord, 
 
 all nations that he; 
 Likewise, ye people all, accord 
 his name to magnify. 
 
 2 For great to ns-ward ever are 
 
 his loving-kindnesses : 
 His truth endures for evermore. 
 The Lord O do ye hless. 
 
 PSALM CXVIII. 
 
 This Psalm was piobably composed by David, soon 
 after his advancement to, and sett lenient on his throne, *2 
 Sam. v. viii. and contains, (1 ) His earnest exhoitations to 
 persons of all ranks, offices, and States, to praise the Lord, 
 for hlf everlasting mercy and kindness, ver. 1 — L (2.) 
 By a recital of the irreat and grtClOUi things which (iod 
 hath done for him, he eneonrageth himself and others to 
 trust in God alone, ver. 5 — 18. (3.) His thanksgivings 
 
PSALM CXVIII. 311 
 
 for God's advancement of him to the throne, notwith- 
 standing of all opposition, — as typical of the exaltation of 
 Jesus Christ, ver. 19 — 23. (4*) His, and the priests' and 
 people's triumph in the expected prosperity of his reign, 
 
 and of the flourishing kingdom of Christ, ver. 24 — 29. 
 
 T While I sing let my soul soar aloft to Jesus and his 
 sure mercies. Let me behold him who, for the suffering 
 of death, was made a little lower than the angels, now 
 crowned with glory and honour, having all hi3 enemies 
 put under his feet, but himself invested with all power in 
 heaven and in earth, — and furnished with all gifts for 
 men ; yea for the rebellious also, that God the Lord may 
 dwell among them ; and, as the God of their salvation, 
 daily load them with his benefits. Let me rejoice in his 
 highness, and have myself, and all my services, bound 
 with cords to his altar; and God forbid, I should conclude 
 the notes, without entering into the very marrow of the 
 sense. Thou art my God, I will thee exalt ; my God I 
 will thee praise. 
 
 1 O praise the Lord, for he is good: 
 
 his mercy lasteth ever. 
 
 2 Let those of Israel now say, 
 
 His mercy faileth never. 
 
 3 Now let the house of Aaron say, 
 
 His mercy lasteth ever. 
 
 4 Let those that fear the Lord now say, 
 
 His mercy faileth never. 
 
 5 I in distress call'd on the Lord; 
 
 the Lord did answer me : 
 He in a large place did me set, 
 from trouble made me free. 
 
 6 The mighty Lord is on my side, 
 
 I will not be afraid; 
 
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 312 PSALM CXVIII. 
 
 For any thing that man can do 
 I shall not be dismay'd. 
 
 7 The Lord doth take my part with them 
 that help to succour me : 
 
 Therefore on those that do me hate 
 I my desire shall see. 
 
 8 Better it is to trust in God 
 
 than trust in man's defence; 
 
 9 Better to trust in God than make 
 
 princes our confidence. 
 10 The nations, joining all in one, 
 did compass me about : 
 But in the Lord's most holy name 
 I shall them all root out. 
 ] 1 They compass'd me about; I say, 
 they compass'd me about: 
 But in the Lord's most holy name 
 I shall them all root out. 
 
 12 Like bees they compass'd me about: 
 
 like unto thorns that flame 
 They quenched are : for them shall I 
 destroy in God's own name. 
 
 1 3 Thou sore has thrust, that I might fall, 
 
 but my Lord helped me. 
 
 14 God my salvation is become, 
 
 my strength and song is he. 
 1 5 In dwellings of the righteous 
 is heard the melody 
 Of joy and health: the Lord's right hand 
 doth ever valiantly. 
 
PSALM CXVIII. 313 
 
 16 The right hand of the mighty Lord 
 
 exalted is on high ; 
 The right hand of the mighty Lord 
 doth ever valiantly. 
 
 17 I shall not die, hut live, and shall 
 
 the works of God discover. 
 
 1 8 The Lord hath me chastised sore, 
 
 hut not to death giv'n over. 
 
 19 O set ye open unto me 
 
 the gates of righteousness; 
 Then will I enter into them, 
 and I the Lord will Mess. 
 
 20 This is the gate of God, hy it 
 
 the just shall enter in. 
 
 21 Thee will I praise, for thou me heard' st, 
 
 and hast my safety been. 
 
 22 That stone is made head corner-stone, 
 
 which builders did despise : 
 
 23 This is the doing of the Lord, 
 
 and wondrous in our eyes. 
 
 24 This is the day God made, in it 
 
 we'll joy triumphantly. 
 
 25 Save now, .J pray thee, Lord; I pray, 
 
 send now prosperity. 
 
 26 Blessed is he in God's great name 
 
 that cometh us to save : 
 We, from the house which to the Lord 
 pertains, you blessed have. 
 
 27 God is the Lord, who unto us 
 
 hath made light to arise : 
 
314 PSALM CXVIII. 
 
 Bind ye unto the altar's horns 
 with conls the sacrifice. 
 
 28 Thou art my God, I'll thee exalt; 
 
 my God I will thee praise. 
 
 29 Give thanks to God, for he is e;ood: 
 
 his mercy lasts always. 
 
 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 This Psalm is a collection of David's precious thoughts, 
 sorrowful complaints, humble petitions, and holy resolu- 
 tions, which it seems he had wrote down as they occur- 
 red ; and which, in the end of his life, he digested into 
 the form in which they now stand, consisting of as many 
 parts as there are letters in the Hebrew alphabet, the eight 
 verses of each always beginning with the same letter in the 
 original. The general scope of it is to magnify God's 
 word, and make it honourable. To intimate that it in- 
 forms us of whatever we ought to expect from God in the 
 way of gracious donation ; and of whatever he may expect 
 from us in the way of grateful returns of duty ; it is re- 
 presented under ten different characters, one or other of 
 which is to be found in every verse, excepting the I28d, 
 and 123d. — As (rod's Law, because framed and published 
 by him as a sovereign; — His Commandmkn is, btietuse 
 given with authority, and lodged with us as 1 trust ; — His 
 PrkCEPM, because peremptorily prescribed, and not left 
 as a thing indifferent ; — His Statutes, because it is fixed 
 and determined, and of perpetual obligation ; — His Word, 
 because it is the declaration of his mind, and Christ his 
 essential Word is all and in all therein ; — His Way, 
 because it represents Christ, the way, the Truth, and the 
 Life, and. is the rule of our faith and obedience ; — His 
 Testimonies, became therein God, upon his word, his 
 oath, and writ, declares to men the truths necessary to 
 be known, in order to his honour and their salvation, — as 
 ratified in the death of his Son ; — His Judgmknis, because 
 it is framed in infinite wisdom, and by it wo must both 
 judge an 1 be judged, — but in ver. 75, 84. 121, Judgment 
 denotes righteous conduct ;- -it is called his Righteous- 
 
PSALM CXIX. 315 
 
 ness, because it is holy, just, and good, and is the perfect 
 standard of righteousness ; and his Truth or Faithful- 
 ness, because its leading truths are eternal ; and the faith- 
 fulness of God is pledged in every point thereof. T 
 
 While I sing, let me, all along, enter into the spirit of 
 me Psalm. Let my delight be in God's testimonies ; my 
 desire after God's presence ; and my endeavours to have 
 God honoured. Let God's word be my rule, my *bod, 
 my armour, my wealth, my comfort ; and God himself 
 as therein revealed and bestowed, be my everlasting and 
 infinite all. 
 
 ALEPH. The 1st Part. 
 
 Here, (1.) David marks out holy men as the only 
 blessed men, ver. 1 — 3. (2.) Begs that to his own honour 
 and satisfaction, he may be helped of God to an upright 
 observance of his laws, ver. 4 — 6. (3.) In the faith of 
 God's direction and assistance, he resolves to praise and 
 obey him, ver. 7, 8. 
 
 1 Blessed are they that undenTd, 
 
 and straight are in the way; 
 Who in the Lord's most holy law 
 do walk, and do not stray. 
 
 2 Blessed are they who to ohserve 
 
 his statutes are inclin'd ; 
 And who do seek the living God 
 with their whole heart and mind. 
 
 3 Such in his ways do walk, and they 
 
 do no iniquity. 
 
 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep 
 
 thy precepts carefully. 
 
 5 O that thy statutes to observe 
 
 thou would'st my ways direct ! 
 
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 6 Then shall I not he sham'd, when I 
 
 thy precepts all respect. 
 
 7 Then with integrity of heart 
 
 thee will I praise and bless, 
 When I the judgments all have learn'd 
 of thy pure righteousness. 
 
 8 That I will keep thy statutes all 
 
 firmly resolved have I: 
 O do not then, most gracious God, 
 forsake me utterly. 
 
 BETH. The 2nd. Part. 
 
 He (1.) Points out the proper method of mortifying 
 lusts, and attaining true holiness, ver. 9. (2.) Professeth 
 his attachment to God and his word, and supplicates wis- 
 dom, direction and, support, ver. 10 — 12. (3 ) Reflects 
 with satisfaction on his former regard to God^s truths and 
 waja. ver 13, 14. And (4.) Resolves to persevere therein, 
 ver. 15, 16. 
 
 9 By what means shall a young man learn 
 
 his way to purify ? 
 If he according to thy word 
 thereto attentive he. 
 
 I Unfei^nedly thee have I sought 
 
 with all my soul and heart; 
 O let me not from the right path 
 of thy commands depart. 
 
 II Thy word I in my heart have hid, 
 
 that I offend not thee. 
 1 2 O Lord, thou ever hlessed art, 
 thy statutes teach thou me. 
 
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 13 The judgments of thy mouth each one 
 
 my lips declared have : 
 
 14 More joy thy testimonies' way 
 
 than riches all me gave. 
 
 15 1 will thy holy precepts make 
 
 my meditation; 
 And carefully I'll have respect 
 
 unto thy ways each one. 
 1 6 Upon thy statutes my delight 
 
 shall constantly be set: 
 And, by thy grace, I never will 
 
 thy holy word forget. 
 
 GIMEL. The 3d ParL 
 
 (1.) With eagerness and longings of heart he supplicates 
 divine favour, and instruction in God's truths, ver. 17 — 20. 
 (2.) Remarks the just vengeance of God upon such as wan- 
 der from his ways, ver. 21. (3.) Supplicates preservation 
 from reproach, as he observed, meditated on, delighted 
 in, and consulted God's words, in all his conduct, ver. 22 
 —24. 
 
 17 With me thy servant, in thy grace, 
 
 deal bountifully, Lord ; 
 That by thy favour I may live, 
 and duly keep thy word. 
 
 18 Open mine eyes, that of thy law 
 
 the wonders I may see. 
 
 19 I am a stranger on this earth, 
 
 hide not thy laws from me. 
 
 20 My soul within me breaks, and doth 
 
 much fainting still endure, 
 S 2 
 
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 Through longing that it hath all times 
 unto thy judgments pure. 
 
 21 Thou hast rehuk'd the cursed proud, 
 
 who from thy precepts swerve. 
 
 22 Reproach and shame remove from me, 
 
 for I thy laws observe. 
 
 23 Against me princes spake with spite, 
 
 while they in council sat : 
 But 1 thy servant did upon 
 thy statutes meditate. 
 
 24 My comfort, and my heart's delight, 
 
 thy testimonies be ; ~*< 
 
 And they, in all my doubts and lears, 
 are counsellors to me. 
 
 D ALETH. The Uh Part. 
 
 He (1.) Represents his distress, and his behaviour under 
 it, ver. 25, 26, 28, 30, 31. (2) Supplicates spiritual 
 quickening, instruction, strength, rectitude of sentiment, 
 and honour, in the Lord's way, ver. 25 — 31. (3.) Kesolves, 
 under the influences of heaven, to be more active in holi- 
 ness, ver. 32. 
 
 25 My soul to dust cleaves; quicken me 
 
 according to thy word. 
 2f> My ways 1 shew'd and me thou heard'st : 
 
 teach me thy statutes, Lord. 
 27 The way of thy cornniandements 
 
 make me aright to know: 
 So all thy works that wondrous aro 
 
 I shall to others show. 
 
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PSALM CXIX. 319 
 
 28 My soul doth melt and drop away, 
 
 for heaviness and grief: 
 To me. according to thy word, 
 give strength, and send relief. 
 
 29 From me the wicked way of lies 
 
 let far removed be ; 
 And graciously thy holy law 
 do thou grant unto me. 
 
 30 I chosen have the perfect way 
 
 of truth and verity : 
 Thy judgments that most righteous are 
 before me laid have I. 
 
 31 I to thy testimonies cleave ; 
 
 shame do not on me cast. 
 
 32 I'll run thy precepts' way, when thou 
 
 my heart enlarged hast. 
 
 HE. The 5 th Part. 
 
 He (1.) Prays for divine instructions, sanctifying influ- 
 ences, and quickening giace, and for the accomplishment 
 of God's promises to him ; and against covetousness, vanity, 
 and reproach, ver. 33 — 40. (2) Enforces his requests 
 from his holy resolutions, his relation to God, his zeal for 
 his honour, and his regard to his excellent declarations, 
 promises, and precepts, ver. 3.3, 34, 38, 39, 40. 
 
 33 Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way 
 
 of thy precepts divine, 
 And to observe it to the end 
 I shall my heart incline. 
 
 34 Give understanding unto me f 
 
 so keep thy law shall I ; 
 
320 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall 
 observe it carefully. 
 
 35 In thy law's path make me to go ; 
 
 for I delight therein. 
 
 36 My heart imto thy testimonies, 
 
 and not to greed, incline. 
 
 37 Turn thou away my sight and eyes 
 
 from viewing vanity ; 
 And in thy good and holy way 
 be pleas'd to quicken me. 
 
 38 Confirm to me thy gracious word, 
 
 which I did gladly hear, 
 Ev'n to thy servant, Lord, who is 
 devoted to thy fear. 
 
 39 Turn thou away my fear'd reproach ; 
 
 for good thy judgments be, 
 
 40 Lo, for thy precept! I have long'd ; 
 
 in thy truth quicken me. 
 
 VAU. TJie 6th Part. 
 
 Here are (1.) The prayers he presented to fiod, ver. 
 41, 43. (2.) The graces he exerci^'d upon (iod and hi> 
 word, faith, hope, lo\e, vtr. 42, 43, 47, 48 (3.) The 
 practice he resolved on, through grace, to keep Go4'l law; 
 to seek and cheerfully practise his precept*; boldly pub- 
 lish his truth to others; and to delight in, meditate on, 
 and zealously reduce them to practice, vcr. 44 — 48. 
 
 41 Let thy sweet mercies also come 
 
 and visit me, O Lord ; 
 Ev'n thy henign salvation, 
 according to thy word. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 321 
 
 42 So shall I have wherewith I may 
 
 give him an answer just, 
 Who spitefully reproacheth me; 
 for in thy word I trust. 
 
 43 The word of truth out of my mouth 
 
 take thou not utterly; 
 For on thy judgments righteous 
 my hope doth still rely. 
 
 44 So shall I keep for evermore 
 
 thy law continually. 
 
 45 And, sith that I thy precepts seek, 
 
 I'll walk at liberty. 
 
 46 I'll speak thy word to kings, and I 
 
 with shame shall not he mov'd; 
 
 47 And will delight myself always 
 
 in thy laws which I lov'd, 
 
 48 To thy commandments which I lov'd, 
 
 my hands lift up I will; 
 And I will also meditate 
 upon thy statutes still. 
 
 ZAIN. The 1th Part. 
 
 Represents (1.) The comfort he found in God's word, 
 ver. 49, 50, 52, 54. (2.) His desire that God would 
 fulfil his promises, ver. 49; and his care to rememher, 
 think on, and practise God's truths, ver. 51, 52 — 55 t 56. 
 (3.) The injurious reproach he suffered from the wicked ; 
 and his abhorrence of their sin, and dread of their punish- 
 ment, ver. 51, 53. 
 
 40 Rememher, Lord, thy gracious word 
 thou to thy servant spake, 
 
322 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 Which, for a ground of my sure hope, 
 thou causedst me to take. 
 
 50 This word of thine my comfort is 
 
 in mine affliction : 
 For in my straits I am reviv'd 
 hy this thy word alone. 
 
 51 The men whose hearts with pride are 
 
 did greatly me deride : [stuff \1 
 
 Yet from thy straight commandments 
 I have not turn'd aside. 
 
 52 Thy judgments righteous, O Lord, 
 
 which thou of old forth gave, 
 I did remember, and myself 
 hy them comforted have. 
 
 53 Horror took hold on me, because 
 
 ill men thy law forsake, 
 
 54 I in my house of pilgrimage 
 
 thy laws my songs do make. 
 
 55 Thy name by night, Lord, I did mind, 
 
 and I have kept thy law. 
 
 56 And this I had, because thy word 
 
 I kept, and stood in awe. 
 
 CHETH. The 8th Part. 
 
 We have here, (4.) The portion he chose, ver. 57, ("J.) 
 The purpose he formed, ver. 57. (3.) The prayers he 
 offered up for favour, mercy, and instruction, ver. 58 — 
 64. (4.) The penitential care he took to obey Clod's law, 
 ver. 59, GO, 61. (5.) The complaint he uttered, ver. 61. 
 (G ) His fervent thanksgiving, ver. 62, (7.) His choice 
 companion, ver. 68. (8.) His deep sense of God's abun- 
 dant mercy and grace, ver. 64. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 323 
 
 57 Thou my sure portion art alone, 
 which I did choose, O Lord: 
 I have resolv'd, and said, that I 
 would keep thy holy word. 
 5S With my whole heart I did entreat 
 thy face and favour free : 
 According to thy gracious word 
 he merciful to me. 
 
 59 I thought upon my former ways, 
 
 and did my life well try; 
 And to thy testimonies pure 
 my feet then turned I. 
 
 60 I did not stay, nor linger long, 
 
 as those that slothful are; 
 But hastily thy laws to keep 
 myself I did prepare. 
 
 61 Bands of ill men me robb'd; yet I 
 
 thy precepts did not slight. 
 
 62 I'll rise at midnight thee to praise, 
 
 ev'n for thy judgments right. 
 
 63 I am companion to all those 
 
 who fear, and thee obev. 
 
 64 O Lord, thy mercy fills the earth : 
 
 teach me thy laws, I pray. 
 
 TETH. The 9th Part. 
 
 Contains (1.) Hearty acknowledgments of God's faith- 
 fulness and goodness, and of the excellency and usefulness 
 of his word. ver. 65, 68, 72. (2.) Humble acknowledg- 
 ments of the advantage he had received from his afflictions 
 
324 PSALM CXIX, 
 
 ver. 67, 71. (3.) Complaints of the pride, calumnious re- 
 proach, and luxurious stupidity of wicked men, ver. 69, 
 70. (4».) Supplications for divine instruction ver. 66, 68. 
 (5.) Declarations of his regard to God's word, and resolu 
 tions to persevere in the ohservance thereof, ver 66 — 72. 
 
 65 Well hast thou with thy servant dealt, 
 
 as thou didst promise give. 
 
 66 Good judgment me, and knowledge teach, 
 
 for I thy word believe. 
 
 67 Ere I afflicted was I stray'd ; 
 
 but now I keep thy word. 
 
 68 Both good thou art, and good thou do'st : 
 
 teach me thy statutes, Lord. 
 
 69 The men that are pufTd up with pride 
 
 against me forg'd a lie ; 
 Yet thy commandements observe 
 with my whole heart will I. 
 
 70 Their hearts, through worldly ease and 
 
 as fat as grease they be : [wealth, 
 
 But in thy holy law I take 
 delight continually. 
 
 7 1 It hath been very good for me 
 
 that I afflicted was, 
 That I might well instructed be, 
 and learn thy holy laws. 
 
 72 The word that cometh from thy mouth 
 
 is better unto me 
 Than many thousands and great sums 
 of gold end silver be. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 325 
 
 JOD. The \0th Part. 
 
 Contains, (1.) Thankful acknowledgments of God's 
 kindness in creation, and of his equity and faithfulness in 
 afflicting, ver. 73, 75. (2.) Earnest supplications for 
 divine instruction, and for fresh discoveries of God's mercy ; 
 and for the confusion of enemies, and the comfortable 
 fellowship of friends ; and for an honourable soundness of 
 heart, ver. 73, 76, 77, 79, 80. (3.) Holy joy in the com- 
 fort of fellow saints, and especially in God's mercy and 
 word, ver. 74, 76, 77. (4.) A holy resolution to meditate 
 on and cleave to God's testimonies amidst persecution, 
 ver. 78. 
 
 73 Thou mad'st and fashion'dst me : thy laws 
 
 to know give wisdom, Lord. 
 
 74 So who Ujee fear shall joy to see 
 
 me trusting in thy word. 
 
 75 That very right thy judgments are 
 
 I know, and do confess : 
 And that thou hast afflicted me 
 in truth and faithfulness. 
 
 76 O let thy kindness merciful, 
 
 I pray thee comfort me, 
 As to thy servant faithfully 
 was promised by thee. 
 
 77 And let thy tender mercies come 
 
 to me, that I may live ; 
 
 Because thy holy laws to me 
 
 sweet delectation give. 
 
 78 Lord, let the proud ashamed be ; 
 
 for they without a cause, 
 
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326 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 With me perversely dealt : but I 
 will muse upon thy laws. 
 
 79 Let such as fear thee, and have known 
 
 thy statutes turn to me. 
 
 80 My heart let in thy laws be sound, 
 
 that sham'd I never be. 
 
 CAPH. The Uth Part. 
 
 Contains, (1.) Bitter complaints of great and long dis- 
 tress, ver. 81 — 87. (2.) Fervent supplications for speedy 
 comfort, help, and quickening, ver. 82, 8G, 88. (3.) Pleas, 
 wherewith these supplications are enforced ; as that his 
 distress was become insupportable ; that his hope was in 
 God's word, and he clave to it in his profession and prac- 
 tice ; that his life was but short, to have so much of it 
 spent in the furnace of affliction ; that the malice and 
 pride of his enemies were excessive ; and, in fine, that 
 liod's loving-kindness was infinite, ver. 81 — 88. 
 
 81 My soul for thy salvation faints ; 
 
 yet I thy w r ord believe. 
 
 82 Mine eyes fail for thy word : I say, 
 
 When wilt thou comfort give ? 
 
 83 For like a bottle I'm become, 
 
 that in the smoke is set : 
 I'm black, and parch'd with grief; yet I 
 thy statutes not forget. 
 
 84 How many are thy servant's days ? 
 
 when wilt thou execute 
 Just judgment on these wicked men 
 that do me persecute ? 
 
 85 The proud have digged pits for me, 
 
 which is against thy laws. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 327 
 
 86 Thy words all faithful are: help me, 
 pursu'd without a cause. 
 
 8? They so consum'd me, that on earth 
 my life they scarce did leave : 
 Thy precepts yet forsook I not, 
 but close to them did cleave. 
 
 88 After thy loving-kindness, Lord, 
 
 me quicken and preserve : 
 The testimony of thy mouth 
 so shall I still observe. 
 
 LAMED. The \2th Part. 
 
 Represents (I.) The eternity and unchangeableness of 
 God's words and works, ver. 89, 90, 91. (2 ) The ad- 
 \antage of delighting in and cleaving to God's truths, ver. 
 92, 93. (3 ) God's interest in men, a reason of his 
 saving the observers of his law, ver. 94. (4.) David's ad- 
 herence to God's truths amidst furious persecution, ver. 95. 
 (5.) The superlative excellency of God's word above all 
 earthly enjoyments, ver. 96. 
 
 89 Thy word for ever is, O Lord, 
 
 in heaven settled fast ; 
 
 90 Unto all generations 
 
 thy faithfulness doth last : . 
 The earth thou hast established, 
 and it abides by thee. 
 
 91 This day they stand as thou ordain 'dst; 
 
 for all thy servants be. 
 
 92 Unless in thy most perfect law 
 
 my soul delights had found, 
 
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 I should have perished, when as 
 my troubles did abound. 
 
 93 Thy precepts I will ne'er forget ; 
 
 (hey quick'ning to me brought. 
 
 94 Lord, I am thine ; O save thou m6 : 
 
 thy precepts I have sought. 
 
 95 For me the wicked have laid wait, 
 
 me seeking to destroy : 
 
 But I thy testimonies true, 
 
 consider will with joy. 
 
 96 And end of all perfection 
 
 here have I seen, O God: 
 But as for thy commandement, 
 it is exceeding broad. 
 
 MEM. The 1 3th Part 
 
 Represents the Psalmist's ardent affection to God's law, 
 ver. 97. Because (1.) Thereby he had attained much 
 useful knowledge and wisdom, ver. 98 — 100. (2 ) There- 
 by he was enabled to refrain from and hate sin, ver. 101, 
 104. (3.) Thereby he was preserved steady in the path of 
 his duty, ver. 101, 102. (4 ) Thereby he obtained much 
 comfort to his soul, ver. 103. 
 
 97 O how love I thy law ! it is 
 
 my study all the day : 
 
 98 It makes me wiser than my foes ; 
 
 for it doth with me stay. 
 
 99 Than all my toarhers now I have 
 
 more understanding far; 
 Because my meditation 
 thy testimonies are. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 329 
 
 I 00 In understanding I excel 
 those that are ancients ; 
 For I endeavoured to keep 
 all thy commanderaents. 
 
 101 My feet from each ill way I stay'd, 
 
 that I may keep thy word, 
 
 102 I from thy judgments have not swerv'd ; 
 
 for thou hast taught me, Lord. 
 
 103 How sweet unto my taste O Lord, 
 
 are all thy words of truth ! 
 
 Yea, I do find them sweeter far 
 
 than honey to my mouth. 
 
 1 04 I through thy precepts that are pure 
 
 do understanding get ; 
 I therefore ev'ry way that's false 
 with all my heart do hate. 
 
 NUN. The Uth Part. 
 
 Represents, (1.) The remarkable usefulness of God's 
 word, ver. 105. (2.) David's solemn dedication of him- 
 self to God's service, ver. 106. (3.) His recourse to God 
 by prayer under his afflictions, ver. 107, 108. (4.) His 
 faithful adherence to God's way amidst trouble and per- 
 secution, ver. 109, 110. (5.) His solemn and deliberate 
 choice of God's word for his portion and rule, ver. Ill, 
 112. 
 
 105 Thy word is to my feet a lamp, 
 
 and to my path a light. 
 
 106 I sworn have, and I will perform, 
 
 to keep thy judgments right. 
 1 07 I am with sore affliction 
 
 ev'n overwhelm'd, O Lord ; 
 
330 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 In mercy raise and quicken me, 
 according to thy word. 
 
 108 The free-will-ofF'rings of my mouth 
 
 accept, I thee beseech : 
 And unto me thy servant, Lord, 
 thy judgments clearly teach. 
 
 109 Though still my soul be in my hand, 
 
 thy laws I'll not forget. 
 
 1 10 1 err'd not from them, though for me 
 
 the wicked snares did set. 
 
 111 I of thy testimonies have 
 
 above all things made choice, 
 To be my heritage for aye ; 
 for they my heart rejoice. 
 
 112 1 carefully inclined have 
 
 my heart still to attend ; 
 That I thy statutes may perform 
 alway unto the end. 
 
 SAMECH. TJie \5th Part. 
 
 We have here, (1.) David's hatred of sin, and love of 
 God's law, ver. 113. (2) His profession of dependence 
 upon God, ver. 114, (3.) His debarring of wicked men 
 from his company, ver. 115. (V.) His prayer for support, 
 comfort, and honour in the Lord's way, ver. 116, 117. 
 (5.) His foresight of, and trembling at the ruin of the 
 wicked, ver. 118—120. 
 
 113 I hate the thoughts of vanity, 
 
 hut love thy law do I. 
 
 114 My shield and hiding-place thou art 
 
 I on thy word rely. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 331 
 
 1 ] 5 All ye that evil-doers are 
 from me depart away ; 
 For the commandments of my God 
 I purpose to ohey. 
 
 116 According to thy faithful word 
 
 uphold and stablish me, 
 That I may live, and of my hope 
 ashamed never be. 
 
 117 Hold thou me up, so shall I he 
 
 in peace and safety still ; 
 And to thy statutes have respect 
 continually I will. 
 
 118 Thou tread'st down all that love to stray ; 
 
 false their deceit doth prove. 
 
 119 Lewd men, like dross, away thou putt'st ; 
 
 therefore thy law I love. 
 
 120 For fear of thee my very flesh 
 
 doth tremble, all dismay'd ; 
 And of thy righteous judgments, Lord, 
 my soul is much afraid. 
 
 AIN. The \6th Part. 
 
 Here David, (1.) Appeals to God for his integrity and 
 equity, ver. 121. (2.) Supplicates that God would pro- 
 tect him against enemies ; grant him merciful deliverance, 
 and saving instruction ; and arise for the maintenance of 
 his own honour, ver. 121 — 126 (3.) Enforces his re- 
 quests with these pleas, That he was God's servant ; and 
 that he could no longer hear up under trouhle, ver. 122 
 — 125. (4.) Profession his superlative regard ta God's 
 law, and hatred of all iniquity, ver. 127, 128. ^ 
 
332 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 121 To all men I have judgment cone, 
 
 performing justice right: 
 Then let me not he left unto 
 my fierce oppressors' might. 
 
 122 For good unto thy servant, Lord, 
 
 thy servant's surety be: 
 From the oppression of the proud 
 
 do thou deliver me. 
 1 23 Mine eyes do fail with looking long 
 
 for thy salvation, 
 The word of thy pure righteousness 
 
 while I do wait upon. 
 
 124 In mercy with thy servant deal, 
 
 thy laws me teach and show. 
 
 125 I am thy servant, wisdom give, 
 
 that 1 thy laws may know. 
 1 26 'Tis time thou work, Lord ; for they have 
 made void thy law divine. 
 
 1 27 Therefore thy precepts more I love 
 
 than gold, yea, gold most fine. 
 
 128 Concerning all things thy commands 
 
 all right I judge therefore ; 
 And ev'ry false and wicked way 
 1 perfectly abhor. 
 
 PE. The 17 th Part. 
 
 Here David, (1.) Declares his esteem of, and regard to 
 God'l word, ver. 129 — 131; and his deep concern for 
 men's violation thereof, ver, 136. (2.) Supplicates for 
 mei c/ Indirection, preservation, deliverance, spiiitual com- 
 fort, and instruct ion, ver. 139 — 135. 
 
PSALM CXIX. 333 
 
 129 Thy statutes, Lord, are wonderful, 
 
 my soul them keeps with care. 
 
 130 The entrance of thy words gives light, 
 
 makes wise who simple are. 
 
 131 My mouth I have wide opened, 
 
 and panted earnestly, 
 While after thy commandements 
 I long'd exceedingly. 
 
 132 Look on me, Lord, and merciful 
 
 do thou unto me prove, 
 As thou art wont to do to those 
 • thy name who truly love. 
 
 133 O let my footsteps in thy word 
 
 aright still order 'd be : 
 Let no iniquity obtain 
 dominion over me. 
 
 134 From man's oppression save thou me ; 
 
 so keep thy laws I will. 
 
 135 Thy face make on thy servant shine ; 
 
 teach me thy statutes still, 
 
 136 Rivers of waters from mine eyes 
 
 did run down when I saw 
 How wicked men run on in sin, 
 and do not keep thy law. 
 
 TSADDI. The \%th Part. 
 
 Contains, (1.) David's celebration of the righteousness 
 of God's nature and works, and of the righteousness, faith- 
 fulness, and purity of his word, ver. 137, 138, 140, 142, 
 144. (2.) His avowed remembrance of, zeal for, and 
 delight in God's word, notwithstanding of much contempt 
 
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 334 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 and trouble, suffered on account of his adherence to it, vrr, 
 139 — 143. (3.) His fervent prayer for spiritual instruction, 
 ver. 144. 
 
 137 O Lord, thou art most righteous ; 
 
 thy judgments are upright. 
 
 138 Thy testimonies thou command' si 
 
 most faithful are and right. 
 
 139 My zeal hath even consumed me, 
 
 because mine enemies 
 Thy holy words forgotten have, 
 and do thy laws despise. 
 
 140 Thy word's most pure, therefore on it * 
 
 thy servant's love is set. 
 
 141 Small, and despis'd I am, yet I 
 thy precepts not forget. 
 
 142 Thy righteousness is righteousness 
 which ever doth endure : 
 
 Thy holy law, Lord, also is 
 the very truth most pure. 
 
 143 Trouble and anguish have me found, 
 
 and taken hold on me : 
 Yet in my trouble my delight 
 thy just commandments be. 
 
 144 Eternal righteousness is in 
 
 thy testimonies all : 
 Lord, to me understanding give 
 and ever live I shall. 
 
 KOPH. TJtc \W Part. 
 Contains, (1.) David's importunate supplication! foi 
 pucious audience, necessary salvation, and quickening uv 
 
PSALM CXIX. 335 
 
 fluence, ver. 145 — 147, 149. (2.) His hopes in, and 
 meditations on God's word, as perfectly true, and per- 
 petually stable, ver. 147, 148, 151, 152. (3.) In danger 
 from wicked men, he flees to God for relief, ver. 149 — 151. 
 
 1 45 With my whole heart I cry'd, Lord 
 
 I will thy word obey. [hear ; 
 
 146 1 cry'd to thee, save me, and I 
 
 will keep thy laws alway. 
 
 1 47 I of the morning did prevent 
 
 the dawning and did cry : 
 For all mine expectation 
 did on thy word rely. 
 
 148 Mine eyes did timeonsly prevent 
 
 the watches of the night, 
 That in thy word with careful mind 
 then meditate I might. 
 
 149 Aft -r thy loving-kindness hear 
 
 iiiy voice, that calls on thee : 
 According to thy judgment, Lord, 
 revive and quicken me. 
 
 150 Who follow mischief they draw nigh ; 
 
 they from thy law are far : 
 
 1 5 1 But thou art near, Lord ; most firm 
 
 all thy commandments are. [truth 
 
 152 As for thy testimonies all, 
 
 of old this have I try'd, 
 That thou hast surely founded them 
 for ever to abide. 
 
336 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 RESH. The 20th Part. 
 
 Contains, (I.) David's cries to God, That he would 
 consider his affliction, plead his cause, deliver him, and 
 quicken his soul, ver. 153, 154, 156, 159. (2.) His ad- 
 herence to, love for, and high esteem of God's word, ver. 
 153, 154, 157, 159, 160. (3.) His description of the 
 character and misery of the wicked, ver. 155, 157, 158. 
 
 153 Consider mine affliction, 
 
 in safety do me set : 
 Deliver me, O Lord, for I 
 thy law do not forget. 
 
 154 After thy word revive thou me; 
 
 save me, and plead my cause. 
 
 155 Salvation is from sinners far; 
 
 for they seek not thy laws. 
 
 156 O Lord, hoth great and manifold 
 
 thy tender mercies b^ : 
 According to thy judgments just, 
 revive and quicken me. 
 
 157 My persecutors many are, 
 
 and foes that do Combine ; 
 
 Yet from thy testimonies pure 
 
 my heart doth not decline. 
 
 158 I saw transgressors, and was griev'd ; 
 
 for they keep not thy word. 
 
 159 See how I love thy law ! as thou 
 
 art kind, me quicken, Lord. 
 
 160 From the beginning all thy word 
 
 hath been most true and sure : 
 
PSALM CXIX. 337 
 
 Thy righteous judgments ev'ry one 
 for evermore endure. 
 
 SCHIN. The 2\st Part. 
 
 Here, (1.) David complains to God of persecution from 
 princes, ver. 161. (2.) Professeth his holy awe of, and 
 his delight in, his love to, and careful observance of God's 
 testimonies, and his utter detestation of falsehood, ver. 161 
 — 168. (3.) Avows his persuasion of the happiness of the 
 godly, and his own hopes of God's salvation, ver. 165 t 160. 
 
 161 Princes have persecuted me, 
 
 although no cause they saw : 
 
 But still of thy most holy word 
 
 my heart doth stand in awe. 
 
 162 I at thy word rejoice, as one 
 
 of spoil that finds great store. 
 1 63 Thy law I love ; but lying all 
 I hate and do abhor. 
 
 164 Sev'n times a-day it is my care 
 
 to give due praise to thee ; 
 Because of all thy judgments, Lord, 
 which righteous ever be. 
 
 165 Great peace have they who love thy law ; 
 
 offence they shall have none. 
 
 166 I hop'd for thy salvation, Lord, 
 
 and thy commands have done. 
 
 167 My soul thy testimonies pure 
 
 observed carefully ; 
 On them my heart is set, and them 
 I love exceedingly. 
 
 V 
 
338 PSALM CXIX. 
 
 168 Thy testimonies and thy laws 
 
 I kept with special care ; 
 For all my works and ways each one 
 before thee open are. 
 
 TAU. The 22d Part. 
 
 Here are, (1.) David's prayers for access to God, and 
 for instruction, deliverance, help, and recovery from God, 
 ver. 169, 170, 173, 175, 176. (2.) Hearty professions of 
 his regard to God's word, and to the salvation therein con- 
 tained, ver. 169 — 176, (3.) His humble confession of his 
 wandering from God, and desire to be brought back, ver. 
 176. 
 
 169 O let my earnest pray'r and cry 
 
 come near before thee Lord : 
 Give understanding unto me 
 according to thy word. 
 
 170 Let my request before thee come: 
 
 after thy word me free. 
 
 171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou 
 
 hast taught thy laws to me. 
 
 172 My tongue of thy most blessed word 
 
 shall speak, and it confess ; 
 Because all thy commandements 
 are perfect righteousness. 
 
 173 Let thy strong hand make help to me. 
 
 thy precepts are my choice. 
 
 174 I long'd for thy salvation, Lord, 
 
 and in thy law rejoice. 
 
 175 O let my soul live, and it shall 
 
 give praises unto thee ; 
 
PSALM CXIX. 339 
 
 And let thy judgments gracious 
 be helpful unto me. 
 176 I, like a lost sheep, went astray; 
 thy servant seek and find : 
 For thy commands I suffer 'd not 
 to slip out of my mind. 
 
 PSALM CXX. 
 
 Why th*i3 Psalm and the fourteen following are called 
 Songs of Degrees, we do not certainly know. It is plain, 
 some of them are suited to secret worship, some to the 
 family, and others to the puhlic assembly. This Psalm, 
 from its affinity to the 5 2d, is supposed to refer to Doeg 
 the Edomite, 1 Sam. xxii. We have, (I.) The Psalmist's 
 prayer to God for deliverance from the ruinous influence 
 of malicious and false accusation, ver. 1, 2. (2.) His de- 
 nunciations of the just, fearful, and lasting judgments of 
 God against his malicious accusers, ver. 3, 4. (3.) His 
 complaints of his quarrelsome and vexatious neighbours, 
 
 ver. 5 — 7. Tf Never dare my soul to utter falsehood, 
 
 or even truth in a malicious manner. Never dare to rush 
 upon the fierce and lasting indignation of the Almighty. 
 Never choose to make this world thy country, where sin 
 and troubles go abound. But ye blessed abodes of peace 
 and purity when shall I come to you ! When shall I 
 leave my evil neighbours and come to God, to God mine 
 Exceeding Joy. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 In my distress to God I cry'd, 
 
 and he gave ear to me. 
 
 2 From lying lips and guileful tongue, 
 
 O Lord, my soul set free. 
 
 3 What shall be giv'n thee ? or what shall 
 
 be done tc thee, false tongue ? 
 
340 PSALM CXX. 
 
 4 Ev'n burning coals of juniper, 
 
 sharp arrows of the strong. 
 
 5 Woe's me that I in Mesech am 
 
 a sojourner so long ; 
 That I in tabernacles dwell 
 to Kedar that belong. 
 
 6 My s^>ul with him that hateth peace 
 
 hath long a dweller been. 
 
 7 I am for peace, but when I speak, 
 
 for battle they are keen. 
 
 PSALM CXXI. 
 
 Here, (1.) In the firm faith of being heard, David sup- 
 plicates divine help and protection, ver. 1, 2. (2.) He 
 comforts himself and others with the assurance of God's 
 
 infallible direction and protection, ver. 3 — 8 ^f While 
 
 I sing, let all my confidence be on the Lord. Let my soul 
 truly wait for him, from whom cometh all my necessary 
 and expected blessings. On him be all my burdens, all 
 my wants, all my cares. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 I to the hills will lift mine eyes, 
 
 from whence doth come mine aid, 
 
 2 My safety cometh from the Lord, 
 
 who heav'n and earth hath made. 
 
 3 Thy foot he'll not let slide nor will 
 
 he slumber that thee keeps. 
 
 4 Behold, he that keeps Israel, 
 
 he slumbers not, nor sleeps. 
 
 5 The Lord thee keeps, the Lord thy shade, 
 
 on thy right hand doth stay : 
 
PSALM CXXI. 341 
 
 6 The moon by night thee shall not smite, 
 
 nor yet the sun by day. 
 
 7 The Lord shall keep thy soul ; he shaD 
 
 preserve thee from all ill. 
 
 8 Henceforth thy going out and in 
 
 God keep fof ever will. 
 
 PSALM CXXII. 
 
 This Psalm appears to have been composed for the use 
 of the Hebrews at their three solemn feasts, Lev. xxiii. 
 We have in it, (1.) Expressions of great joy in going up 
 to Jerusalem, ver. 1, 2. (2.) High commendations of" the 
 beauty, order, sanctity and honour of Jerusalem, ver. 3 — 
 5. (3.) The duty and happiness of such as are really 
 concerned for the welfare of Jerusalem, the ( hurch of (iod, 
 
 ver. 6 — 9 ^[ While I sing, let me remember the 
 
 Gospel church, bewail her disorders, supplicate her wel- 
 fare ; and set my heart on the Jerusalem which is above, 
 and into which nothing can enter that defileth or disturbs. 
 
 when shall my feet stand there ! When shall I see my 
 Jesus on his great white throne, and sit with him in hia 
 glory ! 
 
 A Song of Degrees of David. 
 
 1 I joy'd when to the house of God, 
 
 Go up they said to me. 
 
 2 Jerusalem, within thy gates 
 
 our feet shall standing be. 
 
 3 Jerus'lern as a city, is 
 
 compactly built together : 
 
 4 Unto that place the tribes go up, 
 
 the tribes of God go thither. 
 
 To Israel's testimony, there 
 to God's name thanks to pay. 
 
342 PSALM CXXII. 
 
 5 For thrones of judgment, ev'n the thrones 
 
 of David's house there stay. 
 
 6 Pray that Jerusalem may have 
 
 peace and felicity : 
 Let them that love thee and thy peace 
 have still prosperity. 
 
 7 Therefore I wish that peace may still 
 
 within thy walls remain, 
 And ever may thy palaces 
 prosperity retain. 
 
 8 Now for thy friends' and brethren's sakes, 
 
 Peace be in thee, III say. 
 
 9 And for the house of God our Lord, 
 
 I'll seek thy good alway. 
 
 PSALM CXXIII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to the distressed condition of the 
 Church, and contains, (1 ) Earnest longings for, and be- 
 lieving expectations of merciful deliverances from God, 
 ver. 1, 2. (2.) An improvement of great distress, as a plea 
 
 for speedy and remarkable relief, ver. 3, 4. ^f While 
 
 I sing this, let me, in the full assurance of faith, cry to 
 God for the mercies which my own soul, my family, and 
 the church and nation, wherewith I am connected, so 
 much need. Nor let me accept of a denial of my believ- 
 ing requests. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 O thou that dwellest in the heav'ns, 
 
 I lift mine eyes to thee. 
 
 2 Behold, as servants' eyes do look 
 
 their mastery' hand to see, 
 
PSALM CXXIII. 543 
 
 As handmaid's eyes her mistress* hand; 
 
 so do our eyes attend 
 Upon the Lord our God, until 
 
 to us he mercy send. 
 
 3 O Lord be gracious to us, 
 
 unto us gracious be ; 
 Because replenished with contempt 
 exceedingly are we. 
 
 4 Our soul is filled with scorn of those 
 
 that at their ease abide, 
 And with the insolent contempt 
 
 of those. that swell in pride. N 
 
 PSALM CXXIV. 
 
 This Psalm is highly applicable to every remarkable de- 
 liverance which God works for his Church, especially to 
 the great redemption wrought for his people by Christ. 
 In it, (1.) David magnifies the danger they were in, ver. 
 1 — 5. (2 ) Ascribes the glory of their deliverance to God, 
 ver. 1, 2, 6, 7. (3.) Improves the deliverance as an en- 
 couragement to trust in God, ver. 8 ^[ Let me behold 
 
 Jehovah as a present help in trouble. Let my waiting eyes 
 be towards him, who, notwithstanding all the combined 
 power and policy of hell and earth, is able and ready to 
 pull my feet out of the net. 
 
 A Song of Degrees of David. 
 
 1 Had not the Lord been on our side, 
 
 may Israel now say ; 
 
 2 Had not the Lord been on our side, 
 
 when men rose us to slay ; 
 
 3 They had us Bwallow'd quick, when as 
 
 their wrath 'gainst us did flame. 
 
344 PSALM CXXIV. 
 
 4 Waters had cove r'd us, our soul 
 
 had sunk beneath the stream. 
 
 5 Then had the waters, swelling high, 
 
 over our soul made way. 
 
 6 Bless' d be the Lord, who to their teeth 
 
 us gave not for a prey. 
 
 7 Our soul's escaped, as a bird 
 
 out of the fowler's snare ; 
 The snare asunder broken is, 
 and we escaped are. 
 
 8 Our sure and all-sufficient help 
 
 is in JEHOVAH's name/ 
 His name who did the heav'n create, 
 and who the earth did frame. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 Now Israel 
 
 may say and that truly, 
 If that the Lord 
 
 had not our cause maintain'd ; 
 
 2 If that the Lord 
 
 had not our right sustain'd, 
 When cruel men 
 
 against us furiously 
 Rose up in wrath 
 
 to make of us their prey : 
 
 3 Then certainly 
 
 they bad devoar'd us all, 
 
 And swallow (1 quick, 
 
 for ought that we could deem , 
 
PSALM CXXIV. 345 
 
 Such was their rage, 
 
 as we might well esteem. 
 £ And as fierce floods 
 
 hefore them all things drown, 
 So had they brought 
 
 our soul to death quite down. 
 
 5 The raging streams, 
 
 with their proud swelling waves, 
 Had then our soul <9li^ 
 
 o'erwhelm'd in the deep. 
 
 6 But bless'd be God, 
 
 who doth us safely keep, 
 # And hath not giv'n 
 
 us for a living prey 
 Unto their teeth, 
 and bloody cruelty, 
 
 7 Ev'n as a bird 
 
 out of the fowler's snare 
 Escapes away, 
 
 so is our soul set free : 
 Broke are their nets, 
 
 and thus escaped we. 
 
 8 Therefore our help 
 
 is in the Lord's great name, 
 \Vho heav'n and earth 
 by his great pow'r did frame. 
 
 PSALM CXXV. 
 
 Let me in this Psalm behold, (1.) The happiness of die 
 saints ; in the fixedness of their new covenant state ; the 
 safety ol their condition, the seasonableness of their de- 
 
346 PSALM CXXV. 
 
 liverances ; and the advantage of effectual fervent prayen 
 in their behalf, ver. 1 — 4. (2.) The misery of the wick- 
 ed, particularly of apostates from the ways of God, ver. 
 
 5. ^[ Let me then never be of them that draw back, but 
 
 of them who believe, to the fixing of their heart, and the 
 saving of their soul. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 They in the Lord that firmly trust 
 
 shall be like Sion hill, 
 Which at no time can he remov'd, 
 but standeth ever still. 
 
 2 As round about Jerusalem 
 
 the mountains stand alway, 
 The Lord his folks doth compass so, 
 from henceforth and for aye. 
 
 3 For ill men's rod upon the lot 
 
 of just men shall not lie ; 
 Lest righteous men stretch forth their hands 
 unto iniquity. 
 
 4 Do thou to all those that be good 
 
 thy goodness, Lord, impart ; 
 And do thou good to those that are 
 upright within their heart. 
 
 5 But as for such as turn aside 
 
 after their crooked way, 
 God shall lead forth with wicked men : 
 on Isr'el peace shall stay. 
 
 PSALM CXXVI. 
 
 This Psalm relates to some remarkable deliverance of 
 the Jewish Church, perhaps from Babylon, as typical of 
 
PSALM CXXVI. 347 
 
 those of the Gospel church ; and, (1.) Represents great 
 admiration of, and thankfulness for the deliverance, ver. 
 1 — 3. (2.) Contains prayers for, and encouragements 
 
 of saints exercised with tribulations, ver. 4 — 0. 
 
 Tf While I sing, let me admire the Lord's kindness to 
 Britain ; — to his Gospel church ; — to mankind ; to my 
 soul, And, in my remaining distress, personal or relative, 
 let me sow in mourning and supplication, that I may 
 reap joyful deliverances, and everlasting consolations, 
 through grace. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 When Sion's bondage God turn'd back, 
 
 as men that dream' d were we. 
 
 2 Then fill'd with laughter was our mouth, 
 
 our tongue with melody : 
 They 'mong the heathen said, The Lord 
 great things for them hath wrought. 
 
 3 The Lord hath done great things for us, 
 
 whence joy to us is brought. 
 
 4 As streams of water in the south, 
 
 our bondage, Lord, recall. 
 
 5 Who sow in tears, a reaping time 
 
 of joy enjoy they shall. 
 
 6 That man who, bearing preciuus seed, 
 
 in going forth doth mourn, 
 He doubtless, bringing back his sheaves, 
 rejoicing shall return. 
 
 PSALM CXXVII. 
 
 This Psalm relates to David's orders for building the 
 temple, I Chronicles xxii. xxviii, or to Solomon's actual 
 building of it, 2 Chron. ii. — vi. It teacheth us constant 
 
343 PSALM CXXVIL 
 
 dependance on God, in all our concerns ; particularly in, 
 (1.) Prospering our undertakings, or rearing our families, 
 ver. L (2.) In protecting our residence and country, 
 ver. 1. (3.) In enriching us without excessive care or 
 labour, ver. 2. (4.) In giving us agreeable heirs to pos- 
 sess our substance, ver. 3 — 5 ^ In all my undertak- 
 ings, let me set the Lord always before me ; and depend 
 on his blessing, as the source of my success. In all my 
 enjoyments, let my care be to enjoy God himself. 
 
 A Song of Degrees for Solomon. 
 
 1 Except the Lord do build the house, 
 
 the builders lose their pain : 
 Except the Lord the city keep, 
 the watchmen watch in vain. 
 
 2 'Tis vain for you to rise betimes, 
 
 or late from rest to keep, 
 To feed on sorrows' bread ; so gives 
 he his beloved sleep. 
 
 3 Lo, children are God's heritage, 
 
 the womb's fruit his reward. 
 
 4 The sons of youth as arrows are, 
 
 for strong men's hands prepar'd. 
 
 5 O happy is the man that hath 
 
 his quiver fillM with those ; 
 They unashamed in the gate 
 shall speak unto their foes. 
 
 PSALM CXXVIII. 
 
 This Psalm exhibits, 1.) The comprehensive duty it 
 all, particularly married persons, ver. 1. (2.) The 
 
PSALM CXXVIII. 349 
 
 advantage of studying it ; viz. success in employments ; 
 comfort and honour in relations ; joy in the prosperity 
 of God's church, and of their own offspring, ver. 2 — 6. 
 — *|f While I sing, let me be ashamed, be pained, on 
 account of my deficiency in holiness, and of the hurt my 
 family, and the Church of God have thereby sustained. 
 Let me behold the great gain of true godliness, having 
 the promises of this life, and of that -which is to come. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 Bless'd is each one that fears the Lord, 
 
 and walketh in his ways ; 
 
 2 For of thy labour thou shalt eat, 
 
 and happy be always. 
 
 3 Thy wife shall as a fruitful vine 
 
 by thy house' sides be found : 
 Thy children like to olive plants 
 about thy table round. 
 
 4 Behold, the man that fears the Lord, • 
 
 thus blessed shall he be. 
 
 5 The Lord shall out of Sion give 
 
 his blessing unto thee : 
 Thou shalt Jerus'lem's good behold 
 whilst thou on earth dost dwell. 
 
 6 Thou shalt thy children's children see, 
 
 and peace on Israel. 
 
 PSALM CXXIX. 
 
 Whether this Psalm was penned when David brought 
 Op the ark of God to Mount Sion, 2 Sam vi ; or relates 
 to the Chaldean captivity, is uncertain. In it, the people 
 of God, (1.) Look back on the often repeated tribula 
 
 U 
 
 
350 PSALM CXXIX. 
 
 tions, with thankfulness to God for their deliverances from 
 Egypt, and from their oppressors, under the Judges, 
 Saul, 8rc. ver. 1 — 4. (2.) They look forward, with a 
 believing prayer for, and prospect of the destruction of all 
 
 their implacahle enemies, ver. 5 — 8. ^[ While I sing, 
 
 let me not only be affected with what the Lord did for the 
 Jewish, but chiefly for what he hath done for the Gospel- 
 church : And let me, in faith, cry for, and expect the 
 downfall of Antichrist, and of all the other enemies ot 
 Christ and his church. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 Oft did they vex me from my youth, 
 
 may Isr'el now declare ; 
 
 2 Oft did they vex me from my youth, 
 
 yet not victorious were. 
 
 3 The plowers plowed upon my hack ; 
 
 they long their furrows drew. 
 
 4 The righteous Lord did cut the cords 
 
 of the ungodly crew. 
 
 5 Let Sion's haters all he turned 
 
 hack with confusion. 
 
 6 As grass on houses' tops he they, 
 
 which fades ere it he grown: 
 
 7 Whereof enough to fill his hand 
 
 the mower cannot find; 
 Nor can the man his bosom fill, 
 whose work is sheaves to hind. 
 
 8 Neither say they who do go by, 
 
 God's blessing on you rest: 
 We in the name of God the Lord 
 do wish you to he blest. 
 
PSALM CXXX. 351 
 
 This Psalm contains, (1.) David's earnest cries to God, 
 out of the depths of corruption, desertion, temptation, or 
 trouble, ver. 1, 2. (2.) His kindly repentance, in the 
 faith of God's merciful forgiveness, ver. 3, 4. (3.) His 
 attentive waiting on God for his favours, ver. 5, 6. (4.) 
 
 His encouraging expectations from God, ver. 7, 8. 
 
 •jf While I sing, let my soul go, and do likewise. While 
 the unbounded mercy and plenteous redemption of Jeho- 
 vah remain unexhausted, let my soul cry mightily in every 
 trouble ; believe forgiveness under the deepest sense of 
 guilt ; and quietly hope and wait for the salvation of God. 
 Let never hopeless despair steel my heart against a God of 
 grace. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 Lord, from the depths to thee I cry'd. 
 
 2 My voice, Lord, do thou hear: 
 Unto my supplication's voice 
 
 give an attentive ear. 
 
 3 Lord, who shall stand, if thou, O Lord, 
 
 should'st mark iniquity? 
 
 4 But yet with thee forgiveness is, 
 
 that fear'd thou may est be. 
 
 5 I wait for God, my soul doth wait, 
 
 my hope is in his word. 
 
 6 More than they that for morning watch, 
 
 my soul waits for the Lord ; 
 I say, more than they that do watch 
 the morning light to see. 
 
 7 Let Israel hope in the Lord, 
 
 for with him mercies be. 
 
 And plenteous redemption 
 is ever found with him. 
 
352 PSALM CXXX. 
 
 8 And from all his iniquities 
 he Israel shall redeem. 
 
 PSALM CXXXI. 
 
 This Psalm contains, (J.) David's candid profession 
 of his contentment with his lot, ver. 1, 2. (2.) His warm 
 encouragement of others to a constant dependance on God, 
 
 ver. 3. If While I sing it, let me be ashamed of my 
 
 pride, and of meddling with things above my sphere. 
 Let me desire humility, as my great ornament in every 
 station ; and study, like a child of God, weaned front 
 worldly lusts, to set all my hope on God himself. 
 
 A Song of Degrees of David. 
 
 1 My heart not haughty is, O Lord, 
 
 mine eyes not lofty be ; 
 Nor do I deal in matters great, 
 or things too high for me. 
 
 2 I surely have myself behaved 
 
 with quiet sp'rit and mild, 
 As child of mother wean'd: my soul 
 is like a weaned child. 
 
 3 Upon the Lord let all the hope 
 
 of Israel rely, 
 Ev'n from the time that present is 
 unto eternity. 
 
 PSALM CXXXII. 
 
 Whether this Psalm was penned by David, when hi 
 brought up the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim, 2 Sam 
 vi. cr for Solomon's dedication of the temple, 1 Kings viii 
 
PSALM CXXXII. 333 
 
 is uncertain. It contains, (i.) A representation of David's 
 pious and earnest care to provide a proper lodging foi 
 God's ark, ver. 1 — 7 (2.) Earnest prayers for God's 
 presence and blessings to attend his ark, ver. 8 — 10 (3.) 
 Davids care to provide an habitation for God ; and God's 
 promises to David relating to the prosperity and establish- 
 ment of his family, especially in the Messiah, are pleaded 
 as arguments to enforce these requests, ver. 1 — 5, 10 — 18. 
 — — T While I sin<r, let my soul, with ardour, go out 
 after God, the living God. Let nothing less than his 
 presence in his ordinances satisfy my desire. Let the wel- 
 fare of his ministers and people be matter of my deep con- 
 cern. Let me admire the kindness of God, that I have so 
 many exceeding great and precious promises to plead upon: 
 While I sing them, let me grasp, let me believe them, with 
 my whole heart. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 David, and his afflictions all, 
 
 Lord, do thou think upon; 
 
 2 How unto God he sware, and vow'd 
 
 to Jacob's mighty One. 
 i 3 I will not corne within my house 
 nor rest in bed at all ; 
 
 4 Nor shall mine eyes take any sleep, 
 
 nor eyelids slumber shall ; 
 
 5 Till for the Lord a place I find, 
 
 where he may make abode ; 
 A place of habitation 
 for Jacobs mighty God. 
 Lo, at the place of Ephratah 
 of it we understood ; 
 And we did find it in the fields, 
 and city of the wood. 
 
 u2 
 
354 PSALM CXXXII. 
 
 7 We'll go into his tabernacles, 
 
 and at his footstool bow. 
 
 8 Arise, O Lord, into thy rest 
 
 th' ark of thy strength, and thou. 
 
 9 O let thy priests be clothed, Lord, 
 
 with truth and righteousness ; 
 And let all those that are thy saints 
 shout loud for joyfulness. 
 
 1 For thine own servant David's sake, 
 
 do not deny thy grace ; 
 Nor of thine own anointed ne 
 turn thou away the face. 
 
 1 1 The Lord in truth to David sware, 
 
 he will not turn from it, 
 I of thy body's fruit will make 
 upon thy throne to sit. 
 
 12 My cov'nant if thy sons will keep, 
 
 and laws to them made known, 
 Their children then shall also sit 
 for ever on thy throne. 
 
 1 3 For God of Sion hath made choice ; 
 
 there he desires to dwell. 
 
 1 4 This is my rest, here still I'll stay ; 
 
 for I do like it well. 
 
 1 5 Her food 111 greatly bless : her poor 
 
 with bread will satisfy. 
 
 1 6 Her priests 111 clothe with health ; her 
 
 shall shout forth joyfully. [saints 
 
 17 And there will I make David's horn 
 
 to bud forth pleasantly : 
 
PSALM CXXXII. 355 
 
 For him that mine anointed is 
 
 a lamp ordain'd have I. 
 18 As with a garment I will clothe 
 
 with shame his enemies all : 
 But yet the crown that he doth wear 
 
 upon him flourish shall. 
 
 PSALM CXXXIII. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps penned when the Hebrew 
 tribes concurred to fix David on his throne, or to restore 
 him to it, 2 Sam. v. or xix. Here is (1.) A declaration 
 of the excellency and pleasantness of brotherly affection, 
 ver. I. (2.) The illustration of this in two similitudes, 
 
 ver. 2, 3. (3 ) The great advantage of it, ver. 3. 
 
 H While I sing, let Jesus 1 love shed abroad in my heart, 
 make me exemplify my notes. How happy the churches 
 and families, where this prevails ! And how blessed 
 above all, the church above, where love, love, for ever 
 reigns. 
 
 A Song of Degrees of David. 
 
 1 Behold how good a thing it is, 
 
 and how becoming well, 
 Together such as brethren are 
 in unity to dwell ! 
 
 2 Like precious ointment on the head, 
 
 that down the beard did flow, 
 Ev'n Aaron's beard, and to the skirts* 
 did of his garments go. 
 
 * To imagine, that the sacred oil run down upon, and 
 stained the high priest's robe to the skirt, or lower parts 
 thereof, to me seems very inconsistent with the remarkable 
 
 
356 PSALM CXXXIII. 
 
 3 As HermorTs dew, the dew that doth 
 
 on Sion' hills descend : 
 1 For there the blessing God commands, 
 life that shall never end. 
 
 PSALM CXXXIV. 
 
 This Psalra was perhaps penned, when David appointed 
 the orders of the Priests and Levites, 1 (hron. xxiii. — 
 xxvi. In it, we have (I.) The sacred watchers of the 
 temple stirred up, to employ their time in praising God, 
 ver. 1, 2. (2.) A fervent prayer for the blessing of God 
 
 on them, or on others, ver. 3. ^ While I am in 
 
 Christ's church, let me provoke myself and others, to 
 love, and to good works. 
 
 A Song of Degrees. 
 
 1 Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye 
 
 that his attendants are, 
 Ev'n you that in God's temple be, 
 and praise him nightly there. 
 
 2 Your hands within God's holy place 
 
 lift up, and praise his name. 
 
 3 From Sion' hill the Lord thee bless, 
 
 that heav'n and earth did frame. 
 
 cleanliness proscribed by the ceremonial institutes ; very 
 inconsistent with the prescribed finery and beauty of this 
 6acred apparel. The Hebrew word phi ought therefore 
 to have been translated not .>kikt but collar or N 
 kind, compare .lob xxx. IS. Kxod. xxviii. 22. — Perhaps 
 too, the i 1 ills of Zion in ver 3. denote not these about 
 Jerusalem, Psal. exxv. 2. which stood an hur.dred miles 
 distant from Hcnnon, but that which is called SlOY, Deut. 
 iv. 48, on which, without controversity, the famed, the 
 plentiful, the invigorating, the fructifying dews of Hermou 
 descended. 
 
PSALM CXXXV. 357 
 
 This Psalm contains, (1.) Earnest exhortations to all 
 concerned to praise the Lord, ver. 1 — 3. 19 — 21. (2.) 
 Rich matter for praise ; — God considered as the God of 
 Israel, ver. 4. As the God of gods, ver. 5. As the 
 God of the whole world, ver. 6, 7. As a God terrible to 
 the enemies of Israel, ver. 8 — 11. but kind to Israel, ver. 
 12 — 14. And as the only true and living God, before 
 whom all others are but vanity and falsehood, ver. 15 — 18. 
 
 Tf Come near my soul, and sing what Jehovah is, and 
 
 hath done for his church, and what he is to, and hath 
 done for me. 
 
 1 Praise ye the Lord, the Lord's name praise ; 
 
 his servants, praise ye God. 
 
 2 Who stand in God's house, in the courts 
 
 of our God make abode. 
 
 3 Praise ye the Lord, for he is good ; 
 
 unto him praises sing : 
 Sing praises to his name, because 
 it is a pleasant thing. 
 
 4 For Jacob to himself the Lord 
 
 did choose of his good pleasure, 
 And he hath chosen Israel 
 for his peculiar treasure. 
 
 5 Because 1 know assuredly 
 
 the Lord is very great, 
 And that our Lord above all gods 
 in glory hath his seat. 
 
 6 What things soever pleas'd the Lord 
 
 that in the heaven did he, 
 And in the earth, the seas, and all 
 the places deep that be. 
 
358 PSALM CXXXV. 
 
 7 He from the ends of earth doth make 
 
 the vapours to ascend ; 
 With rain he lightnings makes, and wind 
 doth from his treasures send. 
 
 8 Egypt's first-horn, from man to heast 
 1) who smote. Strange tokens he 
 
 On Phar'oh and his servants sent. 
 Egypt, in midst of thee. 
 
 10 He smote great nations, slew great kinj 
 
 1 1 Sihon of Heshbon king, 
 
 And Og of Bashan, and to nought 
 did Canaan's kingdoms bring : 
 
 12 And for a wealthy heritage 
 
 their pleasant land lie gave, 
 An heritage which Israel, 
 his chosen folk should have. 
 
 13 Thy name, O Lord, shall still endur6, 
 
 and thy memorial 
 With honour shall continu'd be 
 to generations all. 
 14.< For why? the righteous God will judge 
 his people righteously ; 
 Concerning those that do him serve, 
 himself repent will he. 
 15 The idols of the nations 
 of silver are and gold, 
 And by the hands of men is made 
 their fashion and mould. 
 1G Mouths have they, but they do not speak; 
 eyes, but they do not see ; 
 
PSALM CXXXV. 3L9 
 
 ] 7 Ears have they, hut hear not ; and in 
 their mouths no breathing be. 
 
 1 8 Their makers are like them ; so are 
 all that on them rely. 
 
 1 9 O Isr'el's house, bless God ; bless God, . 
 O Aaron's family. 
 
 20 O bless the Lord, of Levi's house 
 
 ye who his servants are ; 
 And bless the holy name of God, 
 all ye the Lord that fear. 
 
 21 And blessed be the Lord our God 
 
 from Sion's holy hill, 
 Who dwelleth at Jerusalem. 
 The Lord O praise ye still. 
 
 PSALM CXXXVI. 
 
 This Psalm is a continued exhortation to praise the 
 Lord, for the perpetual displays of his mercy. The hearty- 
 singing of it has been honoured with the most signal ap- 
 pearances of God's kindness, 2 Chron. v. 13, and xx. 21, 
 '22— We are in it directed to praise God, (1.) As great 
 and good in himself, ver. 1 — 3. (2., As the Creator of 
 all things, ver. 5 — 9. (3.) As the God and Saviour of 
 Israel, who brought them out of Egypt, through the Red 
 Sea and wilderness ; and cast out the nations, and gave 
 them the possession of Canaan, ver. 10 — 22. (4.) As our 
 gracious and condescending Redeemer, ver. 23, 24-. (5.) 
 As the great and sovereign Benefactor of all creatures, 
 
 ver. 25, 26. ^[ While I sing it, let my heart be 
 
 melted, and all inflamed with the loving-kindness and 
 mercy of God in Christ. Let me behold, believe, and 
 admire the unbounded extent and everlasting duration 
 thereof. 
 
360 PSALM CXXXVI. 
 
 1 Give thanks to God, for good is he: 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 2 Thanks to the God of gods give ye : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 3 Thanks give the Lord of lords unto : 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 4 Who only wonders great can do : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 5 Who by his wisdom made heav'ns high : 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 6 Who stretch'd the earth above the sea : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 7 To him that made the great lights shine ; 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 8 The sun to rule till day decline : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 9 The moon and stars to rule by night : 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 10 Who Egypt's first-born kill'd outright: 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 1 1 And lsr'el brought from Egypt land : 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 12 With stretch'd-out arm, and with strong 
 
 for his grace faileth never. [hand ; 
 
 13 Bv whom the Ked sea parted was: 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 14 And through its midst imide lsr'el pass: 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
PSALM CXXXVI. 361 
 
 15 But Phar'oh and his host did drown: 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. 
 
 16 Who through the desert led his own : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 17 To him great kings who overthrew: 
 
 for he hath mercy ever. 
 
 18 Yea, famous kings in battle slew: 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 19 Even Sihon king of Amorites : 
 
 for he hath mercy ever. 
 
 20 And Og the king of Bashanites : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 21 Their land in heritage to have: 
 
 for mercy hath he ever. „ 
 
 22 His servant Isr'el right he gave : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 23 In our low state who on us thought : 
 
 for he hath mercy ever. 
 
 24 And from our foes our freedom wrought : 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 25 Who doth all flesh with food relieve : 
 
 for he hath mercy ever. 
 
 26 Thanks to the God of heaven give: 
 
 for his grace faileth never. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 I Praise God, for he is kind : 
 His mercy lasts for aye. 
 
 
362 PSALM CXXXVI. 
 
 2 Give thanks with heart and mind 
 
 To God of gods alway : 
 
 For certainly 
 
 His mercies dure 
 Most firm and sure 
 
 Eternally. 
 
 3 The Lord of lords praise ye, 
 Whose mercies still endure. 
 
 4 Great wonders only he 
 
 Doth work by his great power: 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 5 Which God omnipotent, 
 By might and wisdom high, 
 The heav'n and firmament 
 Did frame as we may see : • 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 6 To him who did outstretch 
 This earth so great and wide, 
 Above the waters' reach 
 Making it to abide : 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 7 Great lights he made to be ; 
 For bis grace lasteth aye : 
 
 8 Such as tiie sun we see, 
 
 - To rule the lightsome day: 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 Also the moon so clear, 
 Which shineth in our sight ; 
 
PSALM CXXXVI. 363 
 
 The stars that do appear, 
 To guide the darksome night: 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 10 To him that Egypt smote, 
 Who did his message scorn ; 
 And in his anger hot 
 
 Did kill all their first-born: 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 1 1 Thence Isr'el out he brought 5 
 For his grace lasteth ever. 
 
 1 2 With a strong hand he wrought. 
 And stretch'd-out arm deliver: 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 1 3 The sea he cut in two ; 
 For his grace lasteth still. 
 
 14 And through its midst to go 
 Made his own Israel: 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 1 5 But overwhelm'd and lost 
 Was proud king Pharaoh, 
 With all his mighty host, 
 And chariots there also: 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 16 To him who pow'rfully 
 His chosen people led, 
 
 Ev'n through the desert dry, 
 And in that place them fed : 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 17 To him great kings who smote; 
 For his grace hath no bound. 
 
364 PSALM CXXXVI. 
 
 1 8 Who slew, and spared not 
 Kings famous and renowned: 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 19 Sihon the Am'rites' king: 
 For his grace lasteth ever: 
 
 20 Og also, who did reign 
 The land of Bashan over: 
 
 For ceitainly, &c. 
 
 21 Their land hy lot he gave ; 
 For his grace faileth never, 
 
 22 That Isr'el might it have 
 In heritage for ever: 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 23 Who hath remembered 
 Us in our low estate; 
 
 24 And us delivered 
 
 From foes which did us hate: 
 For certainly, &c. . 
 
 25 Who to all flesh gives food ; 
 For his grace faileth never. 
 
 26 Give thanks to God most good, 
 The God of heav'n for ever: 
 
 For certainly, &c. 
 
 PSALM CXXXVII. 
 
 This Pttlin was probably composed in Chaldoa, during 
 the captivity, and contains, (I.) (irievous bewailing of 
 their distress, contempt, and reproach, ver. 1 — 4. (2.) 
 'I heir tender and ailed innate remembrance of, and con- 
 cern for Jerusalem — the church and ordinances of (iod, 
 ver. 5, 6. (3.) Denunciations of destruction to the Edomites, 
 
PSALM CXXXVII. 365 
 
 who had promoted, and the Chaldeans, who had effected 
 
 their distress and captivity, ver. 7 — 9. ^f While I 
 
 sing, let rne bless the Lord for what mercy is in my lot, 
 above that of many others. Let the welfare of God's 
 church lie near my heart. Let me earnestly desire, and 
 firmly expect the ruin of all her and my spiritual foes. 
 
 1 By Babel's streams we sat and wept, 
 
 when Sion we thought <n. 
 
 2 In midst thereof we hang' d our harp6 
 
 the willow-trees upon. 
 
 3 For there a song required they, 
 
 who did us captive bring: 
 Our spoilers call'd for mirth, and said, 
 A song of Sion sing. 
 
 4 O how the Lord's song shall we sing 
 
 within a foreign land? 
 
 5 If thee, Jerusalem, I forget, 
 
 skill part from my right hand. 
 
 6 My tongue to my mouth's roof let cleave, 
 
 if I do thee forget, 
 Jerusalem, and thee above 
 my chief joy do not set. 
 
 7 Remember Edom's children, Lord* 
 
 who in Jerus'lem's day, 
 Ev'n unto its foundation, 
 
 Raze, raze it quite, did say. 
 
 8 O daughter thou of Babylon, 
 
 near to destruction ; 
 Blessd shall he be that thee rewards, 
 as thou to us hast done. 
 
366 PSALM CXXXVIL 
 
 9 Yea, happy surely shall he be 
 thy tender little ones 
 Who shall lay hold upon, and them 
 shall dash against the stones. 
 
 PSALM CXXXVIII. 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps composed by David when he 
 was newly advanced to his throne, 2 Sam. v., 1 Chron. 
 xii. In it, (1.) He looks back with thankfulness upon 
 the experience he had had of God's goodness to him, ver. 
 1 — 3. (2.) He looks forward with comfort, in hopes, (1.) 
 That others would go on to praise God like him, ver. 4, 5, 
 (2.) That God would continue to do good to him, ver. 0, 
 
 7, 8. K While I sing these lofty lines, let the sense of 
 
 the unnumbered mercies I have received from God, and 
 the hope of his everlasting loving-kindness, tune and ani- 
 mate my heart. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Thee will I praise with all my heart, 
 
 I will sing praise to thee 
 
 2 Before the gods: And worship will 
 
 toward thy sanctuary. 
 I'll praise thy name, ev'n for thy truth, 
 
 and kindness of thy love ; 
 For thou thy word hast magnify 'd 
 
 all thy great name above. 
 
 3 Thou didst me answer in the day 
 
 when I to thee did cry ; 
 And thou my fainting soul with strength 
 didst strengthen inwardly. 
 
 4 All kings upon the earth that are 
 
 shall give thee praise, O Lord; 
 
PSALM CXXXVIII. 367 
 
 When as they from thy mouth shall hear 
 thy true and faithful word. 
 
 5 Yea, in the righteous ways of God 
 
 with gladness they shall sing ; 
 For great's the glory of the Lord, 
 who doth for ever reign. 
 
 6 Though God be high, yet he respects 
 
 all those that lowly be ; 
 Whereas the proud and lofty ones 
 afar off knoweth he. 
 
 7 Though 1 in midst of trouble w r alk, 
 
 I life from thee shall have : 
 'Gainst my foes' wrath thou'lt stretch thine 
 thy right hand shall me save. [hand; 
 
 8 Surely that which concerneth me 
 
 the Lord will perfect make : 
 Lord, still thy mercy lasts ; do not 
 thine own hands' works forsake. 
 
 PSALM CXXXIX. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned by David while he 
 was loaded with some vile reproaches, and contains, (1.) 
 His celebration of, (1.) The omniscient knowledge, ver. 
 1 — 6. (2.) The omnipresence, ver. 7 — 12. And (3.) 
 Creating kindness of God, ver. 13 — 16. (2.) His im- 
 provement of these in, (1 ) Devout meditation on God, 
 ver. 17, 18. (2. In detestation of wicked men, ver. 19, 
 22. (3.) In solemn profession of his uprightness before 
 
 God, ver. 23, 24. ^f Let me sing, let me pray, let me 
 
 live, always under the deepest impressions of God's eye 
 upon me ; his p-esence with me ; his formation of me ; 
 his new-covenant marriage to me ; and his everlasting re- 
 demption of my soul. Let my nights and my days be 
 
368 PSALM CXXXIX. 
 
 filled up with precious, with fixed, with pleasant thoughts, 
 concerning these, and holy improvements of them. Let 
 me never make the Lord's enemies my intimates. Let a 
 thorough purgation from sin, and progress in holiness, bo 
 the delight, the earnest desire of my soul. 
 
 To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 O Lord, thou hast me searched and known, 
 
 2 Thou know'st my sitting down, 
 And rising up; yea, all my thoughts 
 
 afar to thee are known. 
 
 3 My footsteps, and my lying down, 
 
 thou compassest always ; 
 Thou also most entirely art 
 acquaint with all my ways. 
 
 4 For in my tongue, before I speak, 
 
 not any word can he, 
 But altogether, lo, O Lord, 
 it is well known to thee. 
 
 5 Behind, before, thou hast beset, 
 
 and laid on me thine hand, 
 
 6 Such knowledge is too strange for me, 
 
 too higli to understand. 
 
 7 From thy SpYit whither shall I go ? 
 
 or from thy presence fly ? 
 
 8 Ascend I heav'n, lo, thou art there ; 
 
 there, if in hell I lie. 
 
 9 Take 1 the morning wings, and dwell 
 
 in utmost parts of sea, 
 10 Ev'n there, Lord, shall thy hand me lead, 
 thy right hand hold shall me. 
 
PSALM CXXXIX. 369 
 
 11 If I do say that darkness shall 
 
 me cover from thy sight. 
 Then surely shall the very night 
 about me he as light, 
 
 1 2 Yea, darkness hideth not from thee, 
 
 but night doth shine as day : 
 To thee the darkness and the light 
 are Loth alike alway. 
 
 13 For thou possessed hast my reins, 
 
 and thou hast cover 'd me, 
 When I within my mother's womb 
 inclosed was by thee. 
 
 1 4 Thee will I praise ; for fearfully 
 
 and strangely made I am ; 
 Thy works are marv'llous, and right well 
 my soul doth know the same. 
 
 1 5 My substance was not hid from thee, 
 
 when as in secret I 
 Was made ; and in earth's lowest parts 
 was wrought most curiously. 
 
 16 Thine eyes my substance did behold, 
 
 yet being unperfect ; 
 And in the volume of thy book 
 
 my members all were writ; 
 Which after in continuance 
 
 were fashion'd ev'ry one, 
 When as they yet all shapeless were, 
 
 and of them there was none. 
 
 17 How precious also are thy thoughts, 
 
 O gracious God, to me 
 
 x2 
 
370 PSALM CXXXIX. 
 
 And in their sum how passing great 
 and numberless they be ! 
 
 18 If I should count them, than the sand 
 
 they more in number be : 
 What time soever I awake, 
 I ever am with thee. 
 
 19 Thou, Lord, wilt sure the wicked slay : 
 
 hence from me bloody men. 
 
 20 Thy foes against thee loudly speak, 
 
 and take thy name in vain. 
 
 21 Do not I hate all those, O Lord, 
 
 that hatred bear to thee ? 
 '•With those that up against thee rise 
 can I but grieved be ? 
 
 22 With perfect hatred them I hate, 
 
 my foes I them do hold. 
 
 23 Search me, (.) God, and know my heart, 
 
 try me, my thoughts unfold: 
 24* And see if any wicked way, 
 there be at all in me : 
 And in thine everlasting way 
 to me a leader be. 
 
 PSALM CXL. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned by David when per- 
 secuted by Saul ; and perhaps partly relates to Doeg the 
 Edomite, as PsaL Hi. and exx. In it, (I.) David com- 
 plains of the malice of his enemies, and supplicates (iod's 
 preservation from them, ver. 1 — 5. (2.) lie encourageth 
 himself in God as his God, ver. t», 7. (3.) lie prays for, 
 and prophesies the destruction of all his enemies, ver. 3, 
 —11. (4.) He assures himself and other saints that all 
 
PSALM CXXXIX. 371 
 
 their troubles shall end happily, ver. 12, 13. *| Let 
 
 my troubles stir me up to fervent prayers, and to an 
 earnest believing on God as my God. Thus shall I suck 
 honey out of flinty rocks ; and the malice as well as the 
 ruin of mine enemies, shall work for me an exceeding and 
 eternal weight of glory. 
 
 • To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Lord, from the ill and froward man, 
 
 give me deliverance, 
 And do thou safe preserve me from 
 the man of violence : 
 
 2 Who in their heart mischievous things 
 
 are meditating ever ; 
 And they for war assembled are 
 continually together. 
 
 3 Much like unto a serpent's tongue 
 
 their tongues they sharp do make ; 
 And underneath their lips there lies 
 the poison of a snake. 
 
 4 Lord, keep me from the wicked's hands, 
 
 from vi'lent men me save ; 
 Who utterly to overthrow 
 my goings purpos'd have. 
 
 5 The proud for me a snare have hid, 
 
 and cords ; yea, they a net 
 Have by the way-side for me spread.; 
 they gins for me have set. 
 
 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art 
 
 my God: unto the cry 
 Of all my supplications, 
 Lord, do thine ear apply. 
 
372 PSALM CXL. 
 
 7 O God the Lord, who art the strength 
 
 of my salvation : 
 A covering in the day of war 
 my head thon hast put on. 
 
 8 Unto the wicked man, O Lord, 
 
 his wishes do not grant ; 
 Nor further thou his ill device, 
 lest they themselves should vaunt. 
 
 9 As for the head and chief of those 
 
 about that compass me, 
 Ev'n by the mischief of their lips 
 let thou them cover 'd be. 
 
 10 Let burning coals upon them fall, 
 
 them throw in fiery flame, 
 And in deep pits, that they no more 
 may rise out of the same. 
 
 1 1 Let not an evil speaker be 
 
 on earth established : 
 Mischief shall hunt the vi'lent man, 
 
 till he be ruined. 
 1 2 I know God will the affiicted's cause 
 
 maintain, and poor men's right. 
 1 3 Surely the just shall praise thy name ; 
 
 th' upright dwell in thy sight. 
 
 PSALM CXLI. 
 
 This Psalm was likewise composed under distress and 
 persecution In it, David prays, (1.) For (iod's kind 
 acceptance of his prayers, ver. 1, 2. (2.) For his power- 
 ful assistance in keeping his tongue, his heart, and hand 
 
PSALM CXLI. 373 
 
 fn the way of duty, ver. 3, 4. (3.) That others might be 
 helpful to him with their seasonable reproofs ; and he to 
 them with his prayers, ver. 5, 6. (4.) That when he and 
 his friends were brought to the last extremity God would 
 graciously appear for their relief, ver. 7 — 10. ^f When- 
 ever I am afflicted, let me pray. Let me highly prize 
 and kindly receive Christian reproof, and earnestly im- 
 prove it to my spiritual advantage. Nor let me ever 
 despair, on account* of the great distress of my soul, or of 
 the Church. Is any thing too hard for the Lord ? 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 O Lord, I unto thee do cry, 
 
 do thou make haste to me, 
 And give an ear unto my voice, 
 when I cry unto thee. 
 
 2 As incense let my prayer be 
 
 directed in thine eyes; 
 And the uplifting of my han.ds 
 as th' ev'ning sacrifice. 
 
 3 Set, Lord, a watch before my mouth, 
 
 keep of my lips the door. 
 
 4 My heart incline thou not unto 
 
 the ills I should abhor. 
 To practise wicked works with men 
 
 that work iniquity ; 
 And with their delicates my taste 
 
 let me not satisfy. 
 
 5 Let him that righteous is me smite, 
 
 it shall a kindness be; 
 Let him reprove, I shall it count 
 a precious oil to me: 
 
374 PSALM CXLI. 
 
 Such smiting shall not hreak my head ; 
 
 for yet the time shall fall, 
 When I in their calamities 
 
 to God pray for them shall. 
 
 6 When as their judges down shall he 
 
 in stony places cast, 
 Then shall they hear my words ; for they 
 shall sweet he to their taste. 
 
 7 Ahout the grave's devouring mouth 
 
 our hones are scatter'd round, 
 As wood which men do cut and cleave 
 lies scatter'd on the ground. 
 
 8 But unto thee, O God the Lord, 
 
 mine eyes uplifted he: 
 My soul do not leave destitute ; 
 my trust is set on thee. 
 
 9 Lord, keep me safely from the snares 
 
 which they for rne prepare ; 
 And from the suhtile gins of them 
 that wicked workers are. 
 
 10 Let workers of iniquity 
 
 into their own nets fall, 
 Whilst I do, hy thine help, escape 
 the danger of them all. 
 
 PSALM CXLIL 
 
 This Psalm was framed by David, "when obliged by 
 Saul's persecution to hide himself in a cave, 1 Sam. xxii. 
 1. or xxiv. 3, and contains, (1.) Hitter complaints of the 
 lubtlety, strength, and malice of his enemies, and of the 
 
PSALM CXLII. 375 
 
 coldness and indifference of his friends, ver. 1 — 4, 6. (2.) 
 The comfort he took in God's knowing his way, and in 
 recognizing his claim to God as his Portion, ver. 3, 4, 5. 
 (3.) His pleasant expectations that his God would deliver 
 him, and that his fellow-saints would join with him in 
 
 thanksgiving for his deliverance, ver. 6, 7. T[ If all 
 
 men forsake me, if all men harass me, let me cast my 
 burden on the Lord, that he my sustain me. Let me 
 renew my believing claims to him as my Lord, my God, 
 my Refuge, and my Portion. Let me -est firmly on his 
 characters, and promises, for his sympathy, help and de- 
 liverance. 
 
 Maschil of David, a Prayer when he was in 
 the Cave. 
 
 1 I with my voice cry'd to the Lord, 
 
 with it made my request: 
 
 2 Pour'd out to him my plaint, to him 
 
 my trouble I exprest. 
 
 3 When in me was o'ervvhelmed my spirit, 
 
 then well thou knew'st my way ; 
 Where 1 did walk a snare for me 
 they privily did lay. 
 
 4 I look'd on my right hand, and view'd, 
 
 hut none to know me were ; 
 All refuge failed me, no man 
 did for my soul take care. 
 
 5 I cry'd to thee ; I said, Thou art 
 
 my refuge, Lord, alone ; 
 And in the land of those that live 
 thou art my portion. 
 
 6 Because I am brought very low, 
 
 attend unto my cry : 
 
376 PSALM CXLII. 
 
 Me from my persecutors save, 
 
 who stronger are than I. 
 7 From prison bring my soul, that I 
 
 thy name may glorify: 
 The just shall compass me, when thou 
 
 with me deal'st bounteously. 
 
 PSALM CXLIII. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned by David, during the 
 unnatural rebellion of his son Absalom, as Psal. iii. xlii. 
 xliii. It contains, (1.) Sad complaints of trouble, and of 
 the sinking of his spirit under it, ver. 3, 4, 5, 7. (2.) 
 Fervent supplications that God would hear his prayer, ver. 
 I, 7. Forgive his sins, ver. 2 Manifest his favours, 
 ver. 6, 7, 8. Direct him in the way of duty, ver. 8 — 
 10. Quicken him in it, ver. 11. Deliver him out of 
 trouble, ver. 9, 11. And in fine, punish his persecutors, 
 
 ver. 12. If What time my heart is overwhelmed, let 
 
 God lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Let me 
 study to have my sin removed, first, in order that my 
 troubles may remove in due order, and with a rich bless- 
 ing. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 Lord, hear my pray'r attend my suits; 
 
 and in thy faithfulness 
 Give thou an answer unto me, 
 and in thy righteousness. 
 
 2 Thy servant also bring thou not 
 
 in judgment to he try'd: 
 Because no living man can be 
 in thy sight justify M. 
 
PSALM CXLIIL 377 
 
 3 For th' enemy hath pursu'd my soul, 
 
 my life to ground down tread: 
 In darkness he hath made me dwell, 
 as who have long been dead. 
 
 4 My sp'rit is therefore overwhelm'd 
 
 in me perplexedly ; 
 Within me is my very heart 
 amazed wondrously. 
 
 5 I call to mind the days of old, 
 
 to meditate I use ^ 
 
 On all thy works ; upon the deeds 
 I of thy hands do muse. 
 
 6 My hands to thee I stretch ; my soul 
 
 thirsts, as dry land, for thee. 
 
 7 Haste, Lord, to hear, my spirit fails: 
 
 hide not thy face from me; 
 
 Lest like to them I do become 
 
 that go down to the dust. 
 
 8 At morn let me thy kindness hear; 
 
 for in thee do I trust. 
 Teach me the way that I should walk: 
 I lift my soul to thee. 
 
 9 Lord, free me from my foes ; I flee 
 
 to thee to cover me. 
 
 10 Because thou art my God, to do 
 
 thy will do me instruct: 
 Thy Sp'rit is good, me to the land 
 of uprightness conduct. 
 
 11 Revive and quicken me, O Lord, 
 
 ev'n for thine own name's sake ; 
 
378 PSALM CXLIIL 
 
 And do thou, for thy righteousness, 
 my soul from trouble take. 
 
 1 2 And of thy mercy slay my foes ; 
 let all destroyed be 
 That do afflict my soul : for I 
 a servant am to thee. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 Oh, hear my prayer Lord, 
 And unto my desire 
 
 To bow thine ear accord, 
 I humbly thee require ; 
 And, in thy faithfulness, 
 Unto me answer make, 
 And, in thy righteousness, 
 Upon me pity take. 
 
 2 In judgment enter not 
 With me thy servant poor; 
 For why, this well I wot, 
 No sinner can endure 
 The sight of thee, O God: 
 If thou his deeds shalt try f 
 He dare make none abode 
 Himself to justify. 
 
 3 Behold, the cruel foe 
 Me persecutes with spite, 
 My soul to overthrow : 
 Yea, he my life down quite 
 
PSALM CXLIII. 379 
 
 Unto the ground hath smote, 
 And made me dwell full low 
 In darkness, as forgot, 
 Or men dead long ago. 
 
 4 Therefore my sp'rit much vex'd, 
 O'erwhelm'd is me within ; 
 My heart right sore perplex'd 
 And desolate hath been. 
 
 5 Yet I do call to mind 
 What ancient days record, 
 Thy works of ev'ry kind 
 
 I think upon, O Lord. 
 
 6 Lo, I do stretch my hands 
 To thee, my help alone ; 
 For thou well understands 
 All my complaint and moan : 
 My thirsting soul desires, 
 And longeth after thee, 
 
 As thirsty ground requires 
 With rain refresh'd to be. 
 
 7 Lord, let my prayV prevail, 
 To answer it make speed : 
 For, lo, my sp'rit doth fail : 
 Hide not thy face in need; 
 Lest 1 be like to those 
 That do in darkness sit, 
 
 Or him that downward goes 
 Into the dreadful pit. 
 
 8 Because I trust in thee, 
 O Lord, cause me to hear 
 
380 PSALM CXLIIL 
 
 Thy loving-kindness free, 
 When morning doth appear: 
 Cause me to know the way 
 Wherein my path should be ; 
 For why, my soul on high 
 I do lift up to thee. 
 
 9 From my fierce enemy 
 In safety do me guide, 
 Because I flee to thee, 
 Lord, that thou may'st me hide. 
 
 10 My God alone art thou, 
 Teach me thy righteousness : 
 Thy Sprit's good, lead me to 
 The land of uprightness. 
 
 1 1 O Lord for thy name's sake, 
 Be pleas'd to quicken me ; 
 And, for thy truth, forth take 
 My soul from misery. 
 
 12 And of thy grace destroy 
 My foes, and put to shame 
 All who my soul annoy ; 
 For I thy servant am. 
 
 PSALM CXLIV. 
 i 
 
 This Psalm was probably composed by David, upon 
 the occasion of his advancement to the throne, 1 'Von. 
 xii. 2 Sam. r. as Psal. cxxwiii, lxxv, BcC. In it, we have, 
 (1.) Thankful acknowledgment of God's relation to him, 
 and condescending kindness to wards him, ror. 1 — 4. (2.) 
 
 judication for divine deliverance from his enemies, who 
 
PSALM CXLIV. 381 
 
 still threatened him, ver. 5 — 8. -And for prosperity to his 
 kingdom, ver. 11 — 14. (3.) Triumphant joy in God as 
 
 his and their Deliverer, and Portion, ver. 9, 10, 15. 
 
 •jf While I sing, let me admire the relation, the kindness 
 of God to me, who am so mean, — so frail, — so sinful ! 
 Let me rejoice in him, as my all in all and commit my 
 way to him, that he may bring it to pass. And let every 
 external benefit lead up my heart to God himself. 
 
 A Psalm of David. 
 
 1 O blessed ever be the Lord, 
 
 who is my strength and might, 
 Who doth instruct my hands to war, 
 my fingers teach to fight. 
 
 2 My goodness, fortress, my high tow'r, 
 
 deliverer and shield, 
 In whom I trust ; who under me 
 my people makes to yield. 
 
 3 Lord, what is man, that thou of him 
 
 dost so much knowledge take ? 
 Or son of man, that thou of him 
 so great account dost make ? 
 
 4 Man is like vanity ; his days, 
 
 as shadows, pass away. 
 
 5 Lord, how thy heav'ns, come down, touch 
 
 the hills, and smoke shall they. [thou 
 
 6 Cast forth thy lightning, scatter them ; 
 
 thine arrows shoot, them rout. 
 
 7 Thine hand send from above, me save ; 
 
 from great depths draw me out ; 
 
582 PSALM CXLIV. 
 
 And from the hand of children strange, 
 
 8 Whose mouth speaks vanity : 
 And their right hand is a right hand 
 
 that works deceitfully. 
 
 9 A new song I to thee will sing, 
 
 Lord, on a psaltery ; 
 I on a ten-string'd instrument 
 will praises sing to thee. 
 
 10 Ev'n he it is that unto kings 
 
 salvation doth send ; 
 Who his own servant David doth 
 from hurtful sword defend. 
 
 1 1 O free me from strange children's hand, 
 
 whose mouth speaks vanity ; 
 And their right hand a right hand is 
 
 that works deceitfully. 
 1 2 That, as the plants, our sons may be 
 
 in youth grown up that are ; 
 Our daughters like to corner-stones, 
 
 carv'd like a palace fair. 
 
 1 3 That to afford all kind of store 
 
 our garners may he fill VI ; 
 That our sheep thousands, in our streets 
 ten thousands f.hey may yield. 
 
 14 That strong our oxen be for work, 
 
 that no in-breaking be, 
 Nor going out ; and that our streets 
 may from complaints be free. 
 
 15 Those people blessed are who be 
 
 in such a case as this ; 
 
PSALM CXLIV. 383 
 
 Yea, blessed all fchose people are, 
 whose God JEHOVAH is. 
 
 PSALM CXLV. 
 
 This Psalm, like the xxv, xxxiv. cxi. cxii. and cxix. is 
 composed in an alphabetical form. It, and the five 
 which follow, consists of pure praises to God, without so 
 much as one complaint or petition. Here, (1.) David en- 
 gageth himself, and encourageth others to praise God, ver. 
 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 21. (2.) He represents the grounds 
 of praise, viz. The greatness and glory, sovereign power 
 and eternity of God. (3.) The greatness and glory of his 
 works, ver. 3 — 7, 11, 12, 13. His unbounded goodness, 
 mercy, and compassion, ver. 7, 8, 9. Manifested in pity- 
 ing the afflicted, providing what is necessary for all crea- 
 tures, and in his readiness to hear and answer his people's 
 prayers, and preserve them from evil, and destroy their 
 
 enemies, ver. 14 — 20. ^j In such high praises of God, 
 
 may all my prayers issue at last. And the nearer I ap- 
 proach to mine end, let my heart and lips be the more 
 filled with his praise and honour all the day. While I 
 live on earth, let me publish the heart-engaging wonders 
 of the nature and work of my God. 
 
 David's Psalm of praise. 
 
 1 I'll thee extol, my God, O King ; 
 
 I'll bless thy name always. 
 
 2 Thee will I bless each day, and will 
 
 thy name for ever praise. 
 
 3 Great is the Lord, much to be prais'd ; 
 
 his greatness search exceeds. 
 
 4 Race unto race shall praise thy works^ 
 
 and shew thy mighty deeds. 
 
384 PSALM CXLV. 
 
 5 I of thy glorious majesty 
 
 the honour will record ; 
 I'll speak of all thy mighty works, 
 which wondrous are, O Lord. 
 
 6 Men of thine acts the might shall show, 
 
 thine acts that dreadful are ; 
 And I, thy glory to advance, 
 thy greatness will declare. 
 
 7 The mem'ry of thy goodness great 
 
 they largely shall express ; 
 With songs of praise they shall extol 
 thy perfect righteousness. 
 
 8 The Lord is very gracious, 
 
 in him compassions flow ; 
 In mercy he is very great, 
 and is to anger slow. 
 
 9 The Lord JEHOVAH unto all 
 
 his goodness doth declare : 
 And over all his other works 
 
 his tender mercies are. 
 10 Thee all thy works shall praise, O Lord, 
 
 and thee thy saints shall bless ; 
 1 1 They shall thy kingdom's glory show, 
 
 thy pow'r by speech express : 
 
 1 2 To make the sons of men to know 
 
 his acts done mightily, 
 And of his kingdom th' excellent 
 and glorious majesty. 
 
 13 Thy kingdom shall for ever stand, 
 
 thy reign through ages all. 
 
PSALM CXLV. 335 
 
 14 God raiseth all that are bow'd down, 
 
 upholdeth all that fell. 
 
 15 The eyes of all things wait on thee., 
 
 the giver of all good ; 
 And thou, in time convenient, 
 bestow'st on them their food ; 
 
 1 6 Thine hand thou open'st lib'rally, 
 
 and of thy bounty gives 
 
 Enough to satisfy the need 
 
 of ev'ry thing that lives. 
 
 17 The Lord is just in all his ways, 
 
 holy in his works all. 
 
 18 God's near to all that call on him, 
 
 in truth that on him call. 
 
 19 He will accomplish the desire 
 
 of those that do him fear : 
 He also will deliver them, 
 and he their cry will hear. 
 
 20 The Lord preserves all who him love, 
 
 that nought can them annoy : 
 But he all those that wicked are 
 will utterly destroy. 
 
 21 My mouth the praises of the Lord 
 
 to publish cease shall never : 
 Let all flesh bless his holy name 
 for ever and for ever. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 1 O Lord, thou art my God and King; 
 Thee will I magnify and praise : 
 
386 PSALM CXLV. 
 
 I will thee bless, and gladly sing 
 Unto thy holy name always. 
 
 2 Each day I rise I will thee bless, 
 
 And praise thy name time without end. 
 
 3 Much to be prais'd, and great God is ; 
 His greatness none can comprehend. 
 
 4 Race shall thy works praise unto race, 
 The mighty acts show done by thee. 
 
 5 I will speak of the glorious grace, 
 And honour of thy majesty ; 
 
 Thy wondrous works I will record. 
 By men the might shall be extoll'd 
 Of all thy dreadful acts, O Lord: 
 And I thy greatness will unfold. 
 
 7 They utter shall abundantly 
 
 The mem'ry of thy goodness great ; 
 And shall sing praises cheerfully, 
 Whilst they thy righteousness relate. 
 
 8 The Lord our God is gracious, 
 Compassionate is he also ; 
 
 In mercy he is plenteous, 
 
 But unto wrath and anger slow. 
 
 9 Good unto all men is the Lord : 
 O'er all his works his mercy is. 
 
 10 Thy works all praise to thee afford: 
 Thy saints, O Lord, thy name shall bless. 
 
 1 1 The glory of thy kingdom show 
 Shall they, and of thy power tell : 
 
 12 That so men's sons his deeds may know, 
 His kingdom's grace that doth excel. 
 
PSALM CXLV. 387 
 
 13 Thy kingdom hath none end at all, 
 It doth through ages all remain, 
 
 14 The Lord upholdeth all that fall, 
 The cast-down raiseth up again. 
 
 1 5 The eyes of all things, Lord, attend, 
 And on thee wait that here do live, 
 And thou, in season due, dost send 
 Sufficient food them to relieve. 
 
 1 6 Yea, thou thine hand dost open wide, 
 And ev'ry thing dost satisfy 
 
 That lives, and doth on earth abide, 
 Of thy great liberality. 
 
 17 The Lord is just in his ways all, 
 And holy in his works each one. 
 
 1 8 He's near to all that on him call, 
 AVho call in truth on him alone. 
 
 19 God will the just desire fulfil 
 
 Of such as do him fear and dread : 
 Their cry regard, and hear he will, 
 And save them in the time of need. 
 
 20 The Lord preserves all, more and less, 
 r l hat bear to him a loving heart : 
 But workers all of wickedness 
 Destroy will he, and clean subvert. 
 
 21 Therefore my mouth and lips I'll frame 
 To speak the praises of the Lord : 
 
 To magnify his holy name 
 For ever let all flesh accord. 
 
388 PSALM CXLVI. 
 
 This Psalm contains, (1.) Pleasant engagements and en- 
 couragements to the hearty and constant praises of God, 
 ver. 1, 2, 10. (2.) Earnest dissuasives from trusting man, 
 who is so weak and short-lived, ver. 3, 4. (3.) Powerfol 
 persuasives to trust in God, whose power and goodness 
 appear so remarkably in creation, providence, and re- 
 demption, ver. 5 — 10. If While I sing, be stirred up, 
 
 my soul, and all that is within me, to bless his holy name, 
 — to depend on him alone, who is my Makef, my faithful 
 Friend, my kind and righteous Protector, my bountiful 
 Provider, my Almighty Deliverer, my gracious Enlighte- 
 ner, my seasonable Restorer, my perpetual Preserver, 
 and the just Punisher of my foes ; — my King ; — my God ; 
 and my All. 
 
 1 Praise God. The Lord praise, O my soul, 
 
 2 I'll praise God while I live ; 
 While I have being to my God 
 
 in songs I'll praises give. 
 
 3 Trust not in princes, nor man's son, 
 
 in whom there is no stay : 
 
 4 His breath departs, to's earth he turns ; 
 
 that day his thoughts decay. 
 
 5 O happy is that man and blest, 
 
 whom Jacob's God doth aid ; 
 Whose hope upon the Lord doth rest, 
 and on his God is stay'd : 
 
 6 Who made the earth and heavens high, 
 
 who made the swelling deep, 
 And all that is within the same; 
 who truth doth ever keep : 
 
 7 Who righteous judgment executes 
 
 for those oppress'd that be, 
 
PSALM CXLVI. 389 
 
 Who to the hungry giveth food; 
 God sets the pris'ners free. 
 
 8 The Lord doth give the blind their sight, 
 
 the bowed down doth raise ", 
 The Lord doth dearly love all those 
 that walk in upright ways. 
 
 9 The stranger's shield, the widow's stay, 
 
 the orphan's help is he : 
 But yet by him the wicked's way 
 turned upside down shall be. 
 1 The Lord shall reign for evermore : 
 thy God, O Sion, he 
 Reigns to all generations. 
 Praise to the Lord give ye. 
 
 PSALM CXLVII. 
 
 This Psalm was probably penned by David while he 
 repaired and fortified Jerusalem, 2 Sam. v. and contains 
 (1.) Solemn calls to praise God, ver. 1, 7, 12, 20. (2 ) 
 Weighty reasons for praising God, viz. (1.) That as the 
 God of nature he is infinitely intelligent and great, and 
 the sovereign Manager of all creatures, ver. 4, 5, 8, 9, 
 15 — 18. (2 ) As the God of grace, he tenderly comforts, 
 and affectionately delights in his people, ver. 3, 6, 10, 11. 
 (3.) As the God of Israel, Jerusalem, and Zion, he settles 
 
 their civil and religious state, ver. 2, 13, 14, 19, 20. 
 
 ^[ When God manifests himself in so many things, be 
 ashamed, () my soul, that 1 discern him in so few. () to 
 see God's power and glory in every work of his hand, and 
 especially in evety word of his mouth ! and to be su affect- 
 ed with what he is, and hath done, and will do, as in evei y 
 thing to give thanks. 
 
 1 Pkaise ye the Lord ; for it is good 
 praise to our God to sing : 
 
 Y 2 
 
390 PSALM CXLVII. 
 
 For it is pleasant, and to praise 
 it is a comely thing. 
 
 2 God doth build up Jerusalem ; 
 
 and he it is alone 
 That the dispers'd of Israel 
 doth gather into one. 
 
 3 Those that are broken in their heart, 
 
 and grieved in their minds, 
 He healeth, and their painful wounds 
 he tenderly up-binds. 
 
 4 He counts the number of the stars ; 
 
 he names them ev'ry one. 
 
 5 Great is our Lord, and of great pow'r ; 
 
 his wisdom search can none. 
 
 6 The Lord lifts up the meek ; and casts 
 
 the wicked to the ground. 
 
 7 Sing to the Lord, and give him thanks ; 
 
 on harp his praises sound ; 
 
 8 Who covereth the heav'n with clouds, 
 
 who for the earth below 
 Prepareth rain, who maketh grass 
 upon the mountains grow. 
 
 9 He gives the beast his food, he feeds 
 
 the ravens young that cry. 
 10 His pleasure not in horses' strength, 
 
 nnr in man's legs, doth lie. 
 1 1 But in all those that do him fear 
 the Lord doth pleasure take ; 
 In, those that to his mercy do 
 by hope themselves betake. 
 
PSALM CXLVII. 391 
 
 1 2 The Lord praise, O Jerusalem, 
 
 Sion, thy God confess : 
 
 1 3 For thy gates' bars he maketh strong : 
 
 thy sons in thee doth bless. 
 
 14 He in thy borders maketh peace ; 
 
 with fine wheat filleth thee. 
 
 1 5 He sends forth his command on earth, 
 
 his word runs speedily. 
 
 1 6 Hoar-frost, like ashes, scatt'reth he ; 
 
 like wool he snow doth give : 
 
 1 7 Like morsels casteth forth his ice ; 
 
 who in its cold can live ? 
 
 18 He sendeth forth his mighty word, 
 
 and melteth them again ; 
 His wind he makes to blow, and then 
 the waters flow amain. 
 
 19 The doctrine of his holy word 
 
 to Jacob he doth show ; 
 His statutes and his judgments he 
 gives Israel to know. 
 
 20 To any nation never he 
 
 such favour did afford ; 
 For they his judgments have not known. 
 O do ye praise the Lord. 
 
 PSALM CXLVIII. 
 
 Here, the Psalmist, overwhelmed with enrapturing 
 views of the glory, and sense of the goodness of the Lord, 
 issues forth a solemn call to all his fellow creatures, to 
 assist hira in his songs of praise. (I.) To the celestial 
 creatures above, whether intellectual beings or not, vcr. 
 
392 PSALM CXLVIII. 
 
 1 — 6. (2.) To the terrestrial creatures below, whether 
 irrational, ver. 7 — 10; or rational, ver. 11 — 13; but 
 
 chiefly to his chosen people, ver. 14. T "While angels 
 
 and other rational beings actively trumpet forth his hon- 
 ours, and irrational creatures praise him objectively, in 
 manifesting his excellencies marked on them : Let my 
 soul be ravished with his glory, amazed with his grace, 
 and all inflamed with love in uttering his praise, who, 
 in Christ is my God and my Exceeding Joy. Cry out, 
 all my powers, My God, who is like unto thee ! Is 
 there any work like unto thy work ? 
 
 1 Praise God. From heaveus praise the 
 
 in heights praise to him be. [Lord, 
 
 2 All ye his angels, praise ye him ; 
 
 his hosts all, praise him ye. 
 
 3 O praise ye him, Loth sun and moon, 
 
 praise him, all stars of light. 
 
 4 Ye heav'ns of heav'ns him praise, and floods 
 
 above the heavens' height. 
 
 5 Let all the creatures praise the name 
 
 of our almighty Lord : 
 For he commanded and they were 
 created by his word. 
 
 6 He also for all times to come, 
 
 hath them established sure; 
 He hath appointed them a law, 
 which ever shall endure. 
 
 7 Praise ye JEHOVAH from the earth, 
 
 dragons, and ev'ry deep : 
 
 8 Fire, hail, snow, vapour, stormy wind, 
 
 hit word that fully keep. 
 
 9 All hills and mountains, fruitful trees, 
 
 and all ye cedars high : 
 
PSALM CXLVI1I 3S3 
 
 1 Beasts, and all cattle, creeping things, 
 
 and all ye birds that fly. 
 
 1 1 Kings of the earth, all nations, 
 
 princes, earth's judges all : 
 
 12 Both young men, yea and maidens too, 
 
 old men, and children small, 
 
 1 3 Let them God's name praise ; for hi3 
 
 alone is excellent: [name 
 
 His glory reacheth far above 
 the earth and firmament. 
 
 1 4 His people's horn, the praise of all 
 
 his saints, exalteth he ; 
 Ev'n Isr'eFs seed, a people near 
 to him. The Lord praise ye. 
 
 Another of the same. 
 
 1 The Lord of heav'n confess, 
 
 On high his glory raise. 
 
 2 Him let all angels bless, 
 
 Him all his armies praise. 
 
 3 Him glorify 
 
 Sun, moon, and stars ; 
 
 4 Ye higher spheres, 
 And cloudy sky. 
 
 5 From God your beings are, 
 
 Him therefore famous make ; « 
 
 You all created were, 
 
 When he the word but spake. 
 
.394 -PSALM CXLVIII. 
 
 6 And from that place, 
 
 Where fixed you be 
 By his decree, 
 You cannot pass. 
 
 7 Praise Go3 from earth below, 
 
 Ye dragons, and ye deeps : 
 
 8 Fire, hail, clouds, wind, and snow, 
 
 Whom in command he keeps. 
 
 9 Praise ye his name, 
 
 Hills great and small, 
 Trees low and tall ; 
 
 1 Beasts wild and tame ; 
 
 All things that creep or fly. 
 
 1 1 Ye kings, ye vulgar throng, 
 All princes mean or high ; 
 
 12 Both men and virgins young, 
 
 Ev'n young and old, 
 
 13 Exalt his name ; 
 For much his fame 
 
 Should be extoll'd. 
 
 O let God's name be prais'd 
 Above both earth and sky; 
 4 For he his saints hath rais'd, 
 And set their horn on high ; 
 Even those that be 
 Of Isr'el's race, 
 Near to his grace. 
 The Lord praise ye. 
 
PSALM CXLIX. 395 
 
 This Psalm was perhaps penned by David, when he 
 took the stronghold of Zion from the Jebusites, — and re- 
 presents (1.) Abundant joys to the people of God, in his 
 relation to them, delight in, and kindness towards them, 
 ver. 1 — 5. (2.) Abundance of terror to the proudest of 
 their enemies, in their victory and power over them, ver. 
 6 — 9. H While I sing, let mine eyes be fixed on Jesus 
 Christ, going forth in his chariots of salvation, subduing 
 his enemies to himself, by the gospel rod of his strength, 
 in the Apostolic and Millennial period, Rev. xx. 2 ; and 
 in the chariots of his vengeance, destroying his incorrigi- 
 ble opposers, by the iron rod of his wrath, and treading 
 them under the feet of his saints. 
 
 1 Praise ye the Lord : unto him sing 
 
 a new song, and his praise 
 In the assembly of his saints 
 in sweet psalms do ye raise. 
 
 2 Let Isr'el in his Maker joy, 
 
 and to him praises sing : 
 Let all that Sion's children are 
 be joyful in their King. 
 
 3 O let them unto his great name 
 
 give praises in the dance ; 
 Let them with timbrel and with harp 
 in songs his praise advance. 
 4« For God doth pleasure take in those 
 that his own people be ; 
 And he with his salvation 
 the meek will beautify. 
 
 5 And in his glory excellent 
 let all his saints rejoice: 
 Let them to him upon their beds 
 aloud lift up their voice. 
 
 t*k 
 
396 PSALM CXLIX. 
 
 6 Let in their mouth aloft be rais'd 
 
 the high praise of the Lord, 
 And let them have in their right hand 
 a sharp two-edged sword : 
 
 7 To execute the vengeance due 
 
 upon the heathen all, 
 And make deserved punishment 
 upon the people fall. 
 
 8 And ev'n with chains, as pris'ners, bind 
 
 their kings that them command ; 
 Yea, and with iron fetters strong, 
 the nobles of their land. 
 
 9 On them the judgment to perform 
 
 found written in his word ; 
 
 This honour is to all his saints. 
 
 O do ye praise the Lord. 
 
 PSALM CL. 
 
 This Psalm contains thirteen calls to praise God. It 
 directs (1.) Who ought to praise him, ver. 6. And (2.) 
 Why they should praise him, viz. That he dwells with 
 men ; and for his mighty acts ; and his excellent great- 
 ness, ver. 1, 2. And (3.) How he ought to be praised, — 
 in a pubjic, earnest, and skilful manner, ver. I, 3 — 5. 
 ^ Dare not, my soul, to finish thy notes, and to con- 
 clude the book, without commencing an heartiness in the 
 work. Awake then my inward powers, let me even here 
 begin my high Hallelujahs and Hosannas to Him who 
 loved me, and gave himself for me. 
 
 1 Praise ye the Lord. God's praise within 
 his sanctuary raise ; 
 And to him in the firmament 
 of his pow'r give ye praise. 
 
PSALM CL. 397 
 
 2 Because of all his mighty acts, 
 
 with praise him magnify : 
 O praise him as he doth excel 
 in glorious majesty. 
 
 3 Praise him with trumpet's sound : his praise 
 
 with psaltery advance : 
 
 4 With timbrel, harp, string'd instruments, 
 
 and organs, in the dance. 
 
 5 Praise him on cymbals loud : hii#praise 
 
 on cymbals sounding high. 
 
 6 Let each thing breathing praise the Lord. 
 
 Praise to the Lord give ye. 
 
 
 EXI> OF TIIE PSALMS. 
 
 1 
 

TABLE OF THE PSALMS, 
 
 CLASSED UNDER THEIR SEVERAL SUBJECTS; WHEREBY THE 
 READER MAY BE ENABLED TO TURN TO SUCH PSALMS AS 
 APPEAR BEST TO SUIT THE PRESENT STATE OF HIS MIND, 
 OR HIS OUTWARD CIRCUMSTANCES; OR BEST ADAPTED TO 
 THE STATE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CHURCH AND 
 PEOPLE OF GOD. 
 
 PRAYERS. 
 
 I. Prayers for pardon of sin: Psal. 6th, 25th, 38th, 51st, 
 130th. Psalms styled Penitential, are the 6th, 32d, 38th. 
 51st, 102d, 130th, 143d. 
 
 II. Prayers composed when the Psalmist was deprived 
 of an opportunity of the public exercises of religion : Psal. 
 42d, 43d. 63d, 84th. 
 
 HI. Prayers wherein the Psalmist seems extremely de- 
 jected, though not totally deprived of consolation under his 
 afflictions: Psal. 13th, 22d, 69th, 77th, 88th, 143d. 
 
 IY. Prayers wherein the Psalmist asketh help of God, in 
 consideration of his own integrity, and the uprightness of 
 his cause: Psal. 7th, 17th, 26th, 35th. 
 
 V. Prayers expressing the firmest trust and confidence in 
 God under afflictions: Psal. 3d, 16th, 27th. 31st, 54th, 50tlu 
 57th, 61st, 62d, 71st, 86th. 
 
 VI . Prayers composed when the people of God were under 
 affliction or persecution: Psal. 44th, 60th, 74th, 79th, 80th, 
 83d, 89th, 94th, 102d, 123d, 137th. 
 
 VII. The following are likewise Prayers in time of trouble 
 and affliction: Psal. 4th, 5th, 11th, 28th, 41st, 55th, 59th, 
 64th, 70th, 109th, 120th, 140th, 141st, 142d. 
 
 VIII. Pravors of Intercession: Psal. 20th, 67th, 122d, 
 132d, 144th. 
 
376 INDEX. 
 
 THANKSGIVING, 
 
 I. Thanksgivings for mercies vouchsafed to particular 
 persons: Psal. 9th, 18th, 22d, 30th, 34th, 40th, 75th, 103d, 
 108th, 116th. 118th, 138th, 144th. 
 
 II. Thanksgivings for mercies vouchsafed to the Israelites 
 in general: Psal. 46th, 48th, Goth, GCth, 68th, 76th, 81st, 
 85th, 98th, lOufc. 124th, 126th, 129th, 135th, 136th, 149th. 
 
 PRAISE AND ADORATION. 
 
 Psalms celebrating the Attributes and Providence of God. 
 
 J. General acknowledgments of Cod's goodness and 
 mercy, and particularly his care and protection of good 
 men: Psal. 23d. 34th, 36th, 91st, 100th. 103d, 107th, 117th, 
 121st, 145th, 146th, 
 
 II. The power, majesty Urates of the 
 
 Divine Being: Psal. 8th, 19th, 24th, 2! th, 50th, 
 
 65th, 66th, 76th. 77th, 93d, 95th, 96th, 97th, 99th, 104th, 
 111th, 113th, 111th, 115th, 134th, 130th. 147th, 148th, 150th. 
 
 INSTRUCT I VK. 
 
 I. The different characters of good and bad men ; the hap- 
 piness of the one, and the miseries of the other : Psal 1st, 
 5th, 7th, 9th, lfah, 11th, 12th. 14th, 15th, 17th, 24th, 25th, 
 32d, 34th, 36th, 37th, 5< t, 84th, 
 91st, 92d, 94th, 112th, 119th, 128th, 
 133d. 
 
 II. The excellence of God's law: PsaL 19th, 119th. 
 HL The vanity of human life: Psal. 39th, 49th, 90th. 
 
 IV. Advice to knajristra LOlst 
 
 V. Tho virtue of humility: P 
 
 PEOPHBTI0 LL. 
 
 Psal. 2d, 16th, 22d 7 40th, 45th, 68th, 72d, 87th, 101st, 
 118th. 
 
 BISTORK 
 
 Psal. 78th, 105th, 106th. 
 
A 
 
 GENERAL INDEX 
 
 TO 
 
 THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRE 
 
 COFTAINING THE FIRST LINE OF EACH VERSE OR STANZA, 
 ARRANGED IN ALPHABET] CAL ORDER. THE FIGURES I1C 
 THE MARGIN DIRECT TO THE PSALM AND VERSE RE- 
 SPECTIVELY. 
 
 A BROKEN spirit is to God 
 
 A by-word also thou dost us 
 
 A good man doth his favor show 
 
 A good man's footsteps by the Lord 
 
 A life prolong'd for many days 
 
 A little that a just man hath 
 
 A lord, to rule his family 
 
 A man was famous, and was had 
 
 A new song I to thee will sing 
 
 A new song to him sing, and play 
 
 A pow'rful voice it is that comes 
 
 A river is, whose streams do glad 
 
 A seed shall service do to him 
 
 A stubborn and a fro ward heart 
 
 A thousand at thy side shall fall 
 
 A vine from Egypt brought thou hast 
 
 A willing people, in thy day 
 
 About the graved devouring mouth 
 
 I liit wickedness there is 
 According as the days have been 
 According to his righteousness 
 to thy faithful word 
 According to my righteousness 
 Add thou iniquity unto 
 After his mercies' multitude 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 51 
 
 17 
 
 44 
 
 14 
 
 112 
 
 5 
 
 37 
 
 23 
 
 61 
 
 6 
 
 37 
 
 16 
 
 105 
 
 21 
 
 74 
 
 5 
 
 144 
 
 9 
 
 33 
 
 3 
 
 29 
 
 4 
 
 46 
 
 4 
 
 22 
 
 30 
 
 101 
 
 4 
 
 91 
 
 7 
 
 80 
 
 8 
 
 110 
 
 .> 
 
 141 
 
 7 
 
 55 
 
 11 
 
 90 
 
 15 
 
 7 
 
 17 
 
 119 
 
 11G 
 
 18 
 
 20 
 
 69 
 
 27 
 
 106 
 
 45 
 
378 INDEX. 
 
 Psal. ver. 
 
 119 149 After thy loving-kindness hear 
 
 17 1 ) 
 
 119 88 1" ^ ter tn 3 r loving-kindness Lord 
 
 18 24 After my righteousness the Lord 
 After thy word revive thou me 
 Again they are diminished 
 Against his people kindled was 
 Against me princes spake with spite 
 Against me though an host encamp 
 Against the Lord himself they spake 
 Against the righteous souls they join 
 Against thy chosen people they 
 Against us mind not former sins 
 All blessing to the Lord our God 
 All day, my God, to thee I cry 
 All ends of th 1 earth remember shall 
 All hills and mountains, fruitful trees 
 All kings upon the earth that are 
 All lands, to God, in joyful sounds 
 All mine iniquities blot out 
 All nations whom thou mad'st, shall come 
 All on the earth shall worship theo 
 All people, clap your hands, to God 
 All praise and thanks be to the Lord 
 All that fear God, come here, I '11 tell 
 All that ill-doers are, thou hat'st 
 All that me sec laugh me to scorn 
 All thine Iniquities who doth 
 All this is come OB us: y< t we 
 All waste and desolate let be 
 All ye that evil doers are 
 Although he fall, yet shall he not 
 Although lie his own soul did bless 
 Although they curse with spite, yet, Lord 
 Amidst the multitude of thoughts 
 
 Amidst those days th.it evil be 
 
 Amidst thy congregations 
 Among the heathen nations 
 Among tin 1 heathen say, God reigns 
 Among the people gathered 
 Among thy women honorable 
 An end ot'all perfection 
 An horse for preservation 
 And tgainst Muses, in the camp 
 
 119 
 
 154 
 
 107 
 
 39 
 
 106 
 
 40 
 
 119 
 
 23 
 
 27 
 
 3 
 
 78 
 
 19 
 
 94 
 
 21 
 
 83 
 
 3 
 
 79 
 
 8 
 
 89 
 
 52 
 
 22 
 
 2 
 
 22 
 
 27 
 
 148 
 
 9 
 
 138 
 
 4 
 
 66 
 
 1 
 
 51 
 
 9 
 
 86 
 
 9 
 
 66 
 
 4 
 
 47 
 
 1 
 
 31 
 
 21 
 
 6G 
 
 16 
 
 5 
 
 5 
 
 22 
 
 7 
 
 103 
 
 3 
 
 44 
 
 17 
 
 69 
 
 25 
 
 119 
 
 115 
 
 37 
 
 24 
 
 49 
 
 18 
 
 109 
 
 28 
 
 94 
 
 19 
 
 49 
 
 5 
 
 74 
 
 4 
 
 96 
 
 3 
 
 06 
 
 10 
 
 107 
 
 :>>■> 
 
 46 
 
 9 
 
 119 
 
 96 
 
 33 
 
 17 
 
 106 
 
 16 
 
Peal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 1 
 
 3 
 
 18 
 
 12 
 
 106 
 
 32 
 
 72 
 
 19 
 
 135 
 
 21 
 
 19 
 
 13 
 
 149 
 
 8 
 
 135 
 
 12 
 
 18 
 
 16 
 
 17 
 
 2 
 
 144 
 
 7 
 
 107 
 
 3 
 
 105 
 
 24 
 
 78 
 
 69 
 
 78 
 
 61 
 
 78 
 
 53 
 
 18 
 
 10 
 
 52 
 
 9 
 
 22 
 
 10 
 
 71 
 
 16 
 
 42 
 
 9 
 
 149 
 
 5 
 
 18 
 
 36 
 
 92 
 
 14 
 
 50 
 
 15 
 
 78 
 
 26 
 
 136 
 
 11 
 
 87 
 
 5 
 
 71 
 
 2 
 
 90 
 
 17 
 
 107 
 
 22 
 
 59 
 
 15 
 
 119 
 
 77 
 
 37 
 
 6 
 
 78 
 
 24 
 
 78 
 
 8 
 
 27 
 
 6 
 
 71 
 
 18 
 
 39 
 
 7 
 
 143 
 
 12 
 
 64 
 
 9 
 
 130 
 
 7 
 
 139 
 
 24 
 
 31 
 
 4 
 
 INDEX 3f fc 
 
 And all he doth shall prosper well 
 
 And at the brightness of that light 
 
 And at the waters where they strove 
 
 And blessed be his glorious name 
 
 And blessed be the Lord our God 
 
 And do not suffer them to have 
 
 And ev'n with chains, as pris'ners bind 
 
 And for a wealthy heritage 
 
 And from above the Lord sent down 
 
 And from before thy presence forth 
 
 And from the hand of children strange 
 
 And gather'd them out of the lands 
 
 And he did greatly by his pow'r 
 
 And lie his sanctuary built 
 
 And he his strength delivered 
 
 And he them safely on did lead 
 
 And he upon a cherub rode 
 
 And I for ever will thee praise 
 
 And I was cast upon thy care 
 
 And I will constantly go on 
 
 And I will say to God my rock 
 
 And in his glory excellent 
 
 And in my way, my steps thou hast 
 
 And in old age, when others fade 
 
 And in the day of trouble great 
 
 And in the heaven he did cause 
 
 And Isr'el brought from Egypt land 
 
 And it of Zion shall be said 
 
 And let me in thy righteousness 
 
 And let the beauty of the Lord 
 
 And let them sacrifice to him 
 
 And let them wander up and down 
 
 And let thy tender-mercies come 
 
 And. like unto the light, he shall 
 
 And manna rain'd on them, and gave 
 
 And might not, like their fathers, be 
 
 And now, ev v n at this present timo 
 
 And now, Lord, leave me not when I 
 
 And now, O Lord, what wait I for 
 
 And of thy mercy slay my foes 
 
 And on all men a fear shall fall 
 
 And plenteous redemption 
 
 And see if any wicked way 
 
 And sith thou art my strength, therefore 
 
380 INDEX. 
 
 And so to count our days, that we 
 And so will I perpetually 
 And that the Lord had been their rock 
 And there, for dwelling, he a place 
 And then the heavens shall declare 
 And there will I make David's horn 
 And they for good that render ill 
 And they that are his servant's seed 
 And they that know thy name, in thee 
 And they their idols serv'd, which did 
 And they thy mercies' multitude 
 And thou hast giv'n to me the necks 
 And thou hast not enclosed me 
 And thus their glory and their God 
 And thus they say, How can it be 
 And thy most perfect righteousness 
 And to our neighbors' bosom cause 
 And unto Jacob, for a law 
 And unto them the pleasant lands 
 And when by thee he shall be judg'd 
 And wine, that to the heart of man 
 Anfl with my song I will him praise 
 And yet a banner thou hast giv'n 
 Arise, and disappoint my foe 
 Arise Lord, let not man prevail 
 Arise, Lord; save me my G-od 
 As cursing he like clothes put on 
 As far is east is distant from 
 As fire consumes the wood, as flame 
 As for God, perfect is his way 
 As for men's works, I by the word 
 As for the head and chief of those 
 As for thy testimonies all 
 As handmaid's eyes her mistress' hand 
 As lie in oursing pleasure took 
 As Hermon'a dew, the dew that doth 
 As incense !>'i my prayer bo 
 
 As one that hears not. in whoso mouth 
 
 As round about Jerusalem 
 
 As Bmoke is driv'n. so drive thou them 
 As Btreama of water in tho south 
 
 As tlT apple of the eye me keep 
 
 As with a garment l will clothe 
 
 A-' with an overflowing flood 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 90 
 
 12 
 
 61 
 
 8 
 
 78 
 
 35 
 
 107 
 
 36 
 
 50 
 
 6 
 
 L32 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 20 
 
 69 
 
 36 
 
 9 
 
 10 
 
 106 
 
 36 
 
 105 
 
 7 
 
 18 
 
 40 
 
 31 
 
 8 
 
 106 
 
 20 
 
 73 
 
 11 
 
 71 
 
 19 
 
 79 
 
 12 
 
 105 
 
 10 
 
 105 
 
 44 
 
 109 
 
 7 
 
 104 
 
 15 
 
 28 
 
 7 
 
 60 
 
 4 
 
 17 
 
 13 
 
 9 
 
 19 
 
 3 
 
 7 
 
 109 
 
 18 
 
 103 
 
 12 
 
 83 
 
 14 
 
 18 
 
 30 
 
 17 
 
 4 
 
 140 
 
 9 
 
 119 
 
 152 
 
 123 
 
 2 
 
 109 
 
 17 
 
 133 
 
 3 
 
 141 
 
 2 
 
 38 
 
 14 
 
 125 
 
 2 
 
 68 
 
 2 
 
 126 
 
 4 
 
 17 
 
 8 
 
 132 
 
 18 
 
 90 
 
 5 
 
91 
 
 3 
 
 73 
 
 18 
 
 59 
 
 6 
 
 59 
 
 14 
 
 18 
 
 44 
 
 78 
 
 28 
 
 90 
 
 6 
 
 42 
 
 7 
 
 39 
 
 12 
 
 78 
 
 1 
 
 59 
 
 5 
 
 44 
 
 18 
 
 119 
 
 61 
 
 57 
 
 1 
 
 22 
 
 11 
 
 31 
 
 24 
 
 4G 
 
 10 
 
 108 
 
 5 
 
 57 
 
 5 
 
 71 
 
 3 
 
 49 
 
 16 
 
 107 
 
 11 
 
 90 
 
 4 
 
 38 
 
 4 
 
 105 
 
 7 
 
 109 
 
 16 
 
 69 
 
 26 
 
 36 
 
 2 
 
 142 
 
 6 
 
 135 
 
 5 
 
 86 
 
 2 
 
 31 
 
 10 
 
 16 
 
 10 
 
 150 
 
 2 
 
 36 
 
 9 
 
 55 
 
 2 
 
 6 
 
 5 
 
 16 
 
 19 
 
 5 
 
 8 
 
 91 
 
 14 
 
 21 
 
 6 
 
 89 
 
 17 
 
 INDEX. 381 
 
 Ask of me and for heritage 
 Assuredly he shall thee save 
 Assuredly thou didst them set 
 At evening they go to and fro 
 At ev'ning let thou them return 
 At hearing they shall me obey 
 At his command, amidst their camp 
 At morn it flourishes and grows 
 At the noise of thy water-spouts 
 Attend my cry, Lord, at my tears 
 Attend, my people, to my law 
 Awake, therefore, Lord God of hosts. 
 
 BACK from thy way our heart not turn'd 
 Bands of ill men me robb'd ; yet I 
 Be merciful to me, God 
 Be not far ofY, for grief is near 
 Be of good courage, and he strength 
 Be still, and know that I am God 
 Be thou above the heavens, Lord 
 Be thou exalted very high 
 Be thou my dwelling-rock, to which 
 Be thou not then afraid, when one 
 Because against the word of God 
 Because a thousand years appear 
 Because gone up above mine head 
 Because he and he only is 
 Because he mercy minded not 
 Because him they do persecute 
 Because himself he flattereth 
 Because I am brought very low 
 Because I know assuredly 
 Because I'm holy, let my soul 
 Because my life with grief is spent 
 Because my soul in grave to dwell 
 Because of all his mighty acts 
 Because of life the fountain pure 
 Because of th' en'my's voice, and for 
 Because of thee in death there shall 
 Because of this my heart is glad 
 Because of those mine enemies 
 Because on me he set his love 
 Because that thou for evermore 
 Because the glory of their strength 
 
382 INDEX. 
 
 Because the king upon the Lord 
 Because the kingdom to the Lord 
 Because the Lord a father is 
 Because the Lord our God is good 
 Because the Lord most righteous doth 
 Because the Lord who constantly 
 Because the mighty gates of brass 
 Because they there his spirit meek 
 Because the zeal did eat me up 
 Because thou art exceeding great 
 Because thou art my God, to do 
 Because thou art my rock, and thee 
 Because thy judgments are made known 
 Because thy mercy toward me 
 Before it thou a room didst make 
 Before me my confusion 
 Before me still the Lord I set 
 
 Before the Lord ; because he comes 
 
 Before them let their table prove 
 Before went singers, players next 
 Behind, before, thou hast beset 
 Behold, bless ye the Lord, all ye 
 Behold,- ev'n Tyrus, and with it 
 Behold, he smote the rock, and thence 
 Behold, he with iniquity 
 Behold, how good a thing it La 
 Behold, I in iniquity 
 Behold, on those that do him fear 
 Behold the daughter of the king 
 B< hold, tin.' man that (ears the Lord 
 Behold, the sparrow lindeth out 
 B( hold these are the wicked ones 
 Behold they belch out with their mouth 
 Behold, thou in the inward part, 
 
 it is to trust in (Jod 
 I of the air. upon their boughs 
 
 Blesa I tod, my soul ; 1 1 Lord my (Jod 
 
 i i my soul, the Lord thy < tod 
 
 i are they in thy house that dwell 
 they that undenTd 
 who to observe 
 : ., [sraers (Jod 
 
 1 be the Lord, who is to us 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 21 
 
 7 
 
 22 
 
 28 
 
 68 
 
 5 
 
 100 
 
 5 
 
 11 
 
 7 
 
 91 
 
 9 
 
 107 
 
 16 
 
 106 
 
 33 
 
 69 
 
 9 
 
 86 
 
 10 
 
 143 
 
 10 
 
 31 
 
 3 
 
 48 
 
 11 
 
 86 
 
 13 
 
 80 
 
 9 
 
 44 
 
 15 
 
 16 
 
 8 
 
 96 
 
 13 
 
 98 
 
 9 
 
 69 
 
 22 
 
 68 
 
 25 
 
 139 
 
 5 
 
 134 
 
 1 
 
 87 
 
 4 
 
 78 
 
 20 
 
 7 
 
 14 
 
 133 
 
 1 
 
 51 
 
 5 
 
 33 
 
 18 
 
 45 
 
 13 
 
 128 
 
 4 
 
 84 
 
 3 
 
 7:5 
 
 12 
 
 59 
 
 7 
 
 51 
 
 6 
 
 118 
 
 8 
 
 104 
 
 17 
 
 104 
 
 1 
 
 103 
 
 2 
 
 84 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 I 
 
 119 
 
 2 
 
 106 
 
 48 
 
 08 
 
 19 
 
Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 128 
 
 1 
 
 118 
 
 2G 
 
 41 
 
 1 
 
 32 
 
 2 
 
 65 
 
 4 
 
 81 
 
 3 
 
 72 
 
 14 
 
 115 
 
 13 
 
 31 
 
 2 
 
 66 
 
 15 
 
 80 
 
 16 
 
 74 
 
 6 
 
 22 
 
 6 
 
 17 
 
 15 
 
 26 
 
 11 
 
 109 
 
 30 
 
 31 
 
 14 
 
 41 
 
 12 
 
 35 
 
 13 
 
 125 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 13 
 
 104 
 
 7 
 
 22 
 
 19 
 
 37 
 
 11 
 
 109 
 
 21 
 
 44 
 
 7 
 
 78 
 
 38 
 
 75 
 
 7 
 
 50 
 
 16 
 
 78 
 
 68 
 
 52 
 
 7 
 
 78 
 
 52 
 
 52 
 
 8 
 
 70 
 
 5 
 
 75 
 
 9 
 
 13 
 
 5 
 
 5 
 
 7 
 
 50 
 
 21 
 
 71 
 
 14 
 
 89 
 
 30 
 
 ]47 
 
 11 
 
 69 
 
 L3 
 
 35 
 
 15 
 
 94 
 
 15 
 
 INDEX. 383 
 
 Bless'd is each one that fears the Lord 
 
 Blessed is he in God's great name 
 
 Blessed is he that wisely doth 
 
 Bless'd is the man to whom the Lord 
 
 Bless'd is the man whom thou dost choose 
 
 Blow trumpets at new-moon, what day 
 
 Both from deceit and violence 
 
 Both small and great that fear the Lord 
 
 Bow down thine car to me, with speed 
 
 Burnt sacrifices of fat rams 
 
 Burnt up it is with flaming fire 
 
 But all at once with axes now 
 
 But as for me, a worm I am 
 
 But as for me, I thine own face 
 
 But as for me, I will walk on 
 
 But as for me, I with my mouth 
 
 But as for me, O Lord, my trust 
 
 But as for me, thou me uphold'st 
 
 But as for me, when they were sick 
 
 But as for such as turn aside 
 
 But, as one deaf that heareth not 
 
 But at the voice of thy rebuke 
 
 But be not far, O Lord, my strength 
 
 But, by inheritance, the earth 
 
 But do thou, for thine own name's sake 
 
 But from our foes thou hast us sav'd 
 
 But full of pity, he forgave 
 
 But God is judge : he puts down one 
 
 But God unto the wicked saith 
 
 But he did choose Jehudah's tribe 
 
 But he, in his abundant wealth 
 
 But his own people like to sheep 
 
 But I am in the house of God 
 
 But 1 both poor and needy am 
 
 But I for ever will declare 
 
 But I have all my confidence 
 
 But I unto thy house will come 
 
 But I will sharply thee reprove 
 
 But I with expectation 
 
 But if his children shall forsake 
 
 I hit in all those that do him fear 
 
 But in an acceptable time 
 
 But in my trouble they rejoie'd 
 
 But judgment unto righteousness 
 
384 INDEX. 
 
 But know, that for himself the Lord 
 But let all joy that trust in thee 
 But let the righteous be glad 
 But let them all before the Lord 
 But like their fathers turned back 
 But like the palm-tree flourishing 
 But, Lord, be merciful to me 
 But, Lord, to thee I cried, my pray'r 
 But much did lust in wilderness 
 But now become exceeding poor 
 But now, depart from mo all ye 
 But now, we arc cast off by thee 
 But of thy pow*r 1 "1! sing aloud 
 But Pharaoh rtk! his host did drown 
 But shall they by iniquity 
 But son; is mighty works 
 
 But sur . Uod shall wound the head 
 Bat surely it is good for me 
 But the salvation of the just 
 But their own sword, which they have drawn 
 But then the Lord arose, as one 
 But those men that transgressors are 
 Bat thou art fall of pity, Lord 
 But thou art he out of the womb 
 But thou art holy, thou that dost 
 But thou, despised, hasl east off 
 But thou, Lord, everlasting art 
 Bat thou, man, who mine equal, guide 
 But thou, Lord my Gk)d, those men 
 But thou, O Lord, shalt laugh at them 
 Bui thou shalt like unto the horn 
 But unto thee, 1 1 I lod the Lord 
 But unto them that ^\o him I 
 But when he slew them, then they did 
 But when that tl I ;od 
 
 But \\ hen they did behol I the 
 .. ho is he that is the King 
 But wl King 
 
 But w i l k>d 
 
 But yet in honour shall not man 
 But ; In ely are 
 
 people to i 
 
 that is on high 
 
 and wept 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 5 
 
 11 
 
 G8 
 
 3 
 
 109 
 
 15 
 
 78 
 
 57 
 
 92 
 
 12 
 
 41 
 
 10 
 
 88 
 
 13 
 
 10G 
 
 14 
 
 69 
 
 29 
 
 6 
 
 8 
 
 44 
 
 9 
 
 59 
 
 16 
 
 136 
 
 15 
 
 56 
 
 7 
 
 106 
 
 13 
 
 68 
 
 21 
 
 73 
 
 28 
 
 37 
 
 39 
 
 37 
 
 15 
 
 78 
 
 65 
 
 27 
 
 38 
 
 86 
 
 15 
 
 22 
 
 9 
 
 22 
 
 3 
 
 89 
 
 38 
 
 102 
 
 12 
 
 55 
 
 13 
 
 55 
 
 23 
 
 59 
 
 8 
 
 92 
 
 10 
 
 141 
 
 8 
 
 103 
 
 17 
 
 78 
 
 :;i 
 
 30 
 
 7 
 
 -is 
 
 5 
 
 :m 
 
 10 
 
 24 
 
 8 
 
 31 
 
 20 
 
 49 
 
 L2 
 
 38 
 
 19 
 
 81 
 
 11 
 
 93 
 
 4 
 
 131 
 
 1 
 
Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 78 
 
 13 
 
 76 
 
 12 
 
 77 
 
 6 
 
 88 
 
 9 
 
 102 
 
 5 
 
 6 
 
 7 
 
 74 
 
 17 
 
 18 
 
 29 
 
 104 
 
 12 
 
 41 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 9 
 
 136 
 
 13 
 
 144 
 
 6 
 
 51 
 
 11 
 
 55 
 
 22 
 
 •16 
 
 8 
 
 66 
 
 5 
 
 83 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 128 
 
 119 
 
 38 
 
 71 
 
 13 
 
 119 
 
 15:? 
 
 50 
 
 22 
 
 25 
 
 19 
 
 105 
 
 28 
 
 132 
 
 1 
 
 116 
 
 15 
 
 82 
 
 3 
 
 37 
 
 4 
 
 69 
 
 14 
 
 34 
 
 14 
 
 75 
 
 3 
 
 88 
 
 15 
 
 74 
 
 23 
 
 139 
 
 21 
 
 59 
 
 2 
 
 37 
 
 8 
 
 108 
 
 L2 
 
 74 
 
 22 
 
 125 
 
 4 
 
 51 
 
 7 
 
 83 
 
 9 
 
 INDEX. 385 
 
 By him divided was the sea 
 By him the sp'rits shall be cut off 
 By night my song* I call to mind 
 By reason of affliction 
 
 By reason of my groaning voice 
 
 By reason of my vexing grief 
 
 By thee the borders of the earth 
 
 By thee thro' troops of men I break 
 
 By them the fowls of heav'n shall have 
 
 By this I know that certainly 
 
 By what means shall a young man learn 
 
 By whom the Red Sea parted was 
 
 CAST forth thy lightnings, scatter them 
 Cast me not from thy sight, nor take 
 Cast thou thy burden on the Lord 
 Come, and behold what wondrous works 
 Come, and the works that God hath wrought 
 Come, let us cut them off, said they 
 Concerning all things thy commands 
 Confirm to me thy gracious word 
 Confound, consume them, that unto 
 Consider mine affliction 
 Consider this, and be afraid 
 Consider thou mine enemies 
 
 DARKNESS he sent, and made it dark 
 David, end his afflictions all 
 Dear in God's sight is his saints' death 
 Defend the poor and fatherless 
 Delight thyself in God, he ^11 give 
 Deliver me out of the mire 
 Depart from ill, do good, seek peace 
 Dissolved is the land, with all 
 Distress'*! am T, and from my youth 
 Do not forget the voice of those 
 Do not I hate all those, O Lord 
 1 to thou deliver me from them 
 Do thou from anger cease, and wrath 
 Do thou from trouble give us help 
 Do thou, O God, arise, and plead 
 Do thou to all those that bo good 
 Do thou with hyssop sprinkle me 
 Do to them, as to Midian 
 2K 
 
386 IXDEX. 
 
 Do ye ascribe unto the Lord 
 
 Do ye exalt the Lord our God 
 
 Do ye, congregation 
 
 Draw also out the spear, and do 
 
 Dumb was I, op'nkig not my mouth 
 
 EACH day they wrest my words, their thoughts 
 Ears have they, but they do not hear 
 Earth, as affrighted, trembleth all 
 Earth's fat ones eat, and worship shall 
 Egypt was glad when forth they went 
 Egypt's first-born from man to beast 
 Enlarg'd the griefs are of mine heart 
 Enter his gates and courts with praise 
 Ere ever thou hadst formed the earth 
 
 . afflicted was I strayM 
 Eternal righteousness is in 
 Ev'n as with marrow and with fat 
 Ev'n David. I have found him out 
 Ev'n free among the dead, like them 
 Ev'n he it is that unto kings 
 Ev'n in the raging of the sea 
 Ev'n Joseph, whom unnat'rally 
 Ev'n like unto a dream, when one 
 Ev'n Sihon king of Amorites 
 Ev'n there they were afraid, and stood 
 Ev'n thine own altars, where she safe 
 Examine me, and do me prove 
 Except the Lord do build the house 
 Extol the Lord with me. let us 
 
 FALSE witnesses rose; to my charge 
 Far from me hide not thou thy t'aec 
 
 fear, and sin not ; talk with your heart 
 Pew be his days, and in his room 
 Pierce burning wrath he <>n them cast 
 >ea before him. and his foes 
 da of ill men affrighted me 
 
 -. fur their sin, itinl their nlfencc 
 \a • that Loathsome is 
 
 For a reward of this their shame 
 
 all the gods are idols dumb 
 Por all those thai be righteous 
 Por as the heaven in its height 
 
 Psal. 
 
 vcr. 
 
 96 
 
 7 
 
 90 
 
 9 
 
 58 
 
 1 
 
 35 
 
 3 
 
 39 
 
 9 
 
 56 
 
 5 
 
 115 
 
 6 
 
 10-4 
 
 32 
 
 22 
 
 29 
 
 105 
 
 3S 
 
 135 
 
 8 
 
 25 
 
 17 
 
 100 
 
 4 
 
 90 
 
 2 
 
 119 
 
 67 
 
 119 
 
 144 
 
 63 
 
 5 
 
 89 
 
 20 
 
 88 
 
 5 
 
 144 
 
 10 
 
 89 
 
 9 
 
 105 
 
 17 
 
 73 
 
 20 
 
 136 
 
 19 
 
 53 
 
 5 
 
 84 
 
 3 
 
 26 
 
 2 
 
 127 
 
 1 
 
 34 
 
 3 
 
 35 
 
 11 
 
 27 
 
 9 
 
 4 
 
 4 
 
 L09 
 
 8 
 
 78 
 
 49 
 
 97 
 
 3 
 
 18 
 
 4 
 
 107 
 
 17 
 
 38 
 
 7 
 
 40 
 
 L5 
 
 96 
 
 5 
 
 !>7 
 
 11 
 
 103 
 
 1 I 
 
INDEX. 387 
 
 5 For but a moment lasts his wrath 
 14 For cattle he makes grass to grow 
 
 12 For certainly God is our king 
 
 14 For daily, and all da}" throughout 
 
 16 For dogs have compass'd me about 
 
 17 For even from my youth, God 
 
 2 For, even like unto the grass 
 
 6 For ever and for ever is 
 
 6 For ever blessed bo the Lord 
 
 7 For ever will the Lord cast oft 
 
 1 For evil doers fret thou not 
 120 For fear of thee my very flesh 
 
 22 For from thine eyes cut oft' I am 
 
 18 For generations yet to come 
 
 3 For God, a great God. and great king 
 
 4 For God doth pleasure take, in those 
 
 5 For God his bones that thee besicg'd 
 7 For God is king of all the earth 
 
 18 For God is our defence, and he 
 
 28 For God loves judgment, and his saints 
 
 13 For God of Zion hath made choice 
 
 11 For God the Lord's a sun and shield 
 33 For God the poor hears, and will not 
 35 For God will Judah's cities build 
 
 122 For good unto thy servant, Lord 
 
 2 For great to us-ward ever are 
 
 4 For great 's the Lord, and greatly he 
 25 For he commands, and forth in haste 
 24 For he despis'd not. nor abhorr'd 
 
 9 For he did speak the word and done 
 
 7 POr he hath me delivered 
 
 5 For he in his pavilion shall 
 
 14 For he remembers we are dust 
 17 For he shall carry nothing hence 
 31 For he shall stand at his right hand 
 
 7 For he 's our God, the people we 
 
 12 For he the needy shall preserve 
 9 For he the soul that longing is 
 
 17 For I am near to halt, my grief 
 
 22 For I am poor and indigent 
 
 3 For I envious was. and grudg'd 
 
 21 For I Cod's ways kept, from my God 
 
 7 For I have borne reproach for thee 
 
 16 For I said. Hear me. lest they should 
 
388 INDEX. 
 
 For ill men's rod upon the lot 
 For ills past reck'ning compass mo 
 For in her rubbish and her stones 
 For in me fast thine arrows stick 
 For in my tongue, before I speak 
 For in their heart they tempted God 
 For in their mouth there is no truth 
 For in thine anger all our days • 
 For in thy courts one day excels 
 For Jacob to himself, the Lord 
 For like a bottle I 'm become 
 For lo, the wicked bend their bow 
 For lo, they for m} r soul lay wait 
 For lo, they that are far from thee 
 For lo, thine enemies a noise 
 For lo, thine enemies, Lord 
 For, Lord, unto the righteous man 
 For me the wicked have laid, wait 
 For meekness, truth, and righteousness 
 For mercy shall be built, said T 
 For my distressed soul from death 
 For neither got their sword the land 
 For on his holy promise he 
 For over it the wind doth pass 
 For peace they do not speak at all 
 For poor oppress'd, a igha 
 
 For rightly thou shalt p 
 For round about me ev'ry day 
 For sinner's arms i a be 
 
 For slanders I of many heard 
 
 meth firm 
 For such as I of him 
 
 ire the Lord will not cast off 
 For that they were bu1 fading flesh 
 For tli' en'my hath pursuM m_< 
 For tli • foundations thi 
 
 r the words 
 For ' ' 
 
 For th '! not 
 
 ■ i me 
 For they to anger did pn i 
 
 For thine own servant David's sako 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver 
 
 125 
 
 3 
 
 40 
 
 12 
 
 102 
 
 14 
 
 38 
 
 2 
 
 139 
 
 4 
 
 78 
 
 18 
 
 5 
 
 9 
 
 90 
 
 9 
 
 84 
 
 10 
 
 135 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 83 
 
 11 
 
 2 
 
 59 
 
 D 
 
 7:; 
 
 27 
 
 83 
 
 12 
 
 92 
 
 9 
 
 5 
 
 12 
 
 119 
 
 95 
 
 45 
 
 4 
 
 89 
 
 2 
 
 11G 
 
 8 
 
 44 
 
 3 
 
 105 
 
 42 
 
 1 03 
 
 1G 
 
 35 
 
 20 
 
 12 
 
 5 
 
 67 
 
 4 
 
 88 
 
 17 
 
 31 
 
 17 
 
 3] 
 
 13 
 
 73 
 
 1 
 
 31 
 
 22 
 
 94 
 
 u 
 
 78 
 
 39 
 
 L*3 
 
 :; 
 
 24 
 
 2 
 
 59 
 
 
 137 
 
 3 
 
 79 
 
 7 
 
 
 22 
 
 9 
 
 18 
 
 
 3 
 
 
 
 132 
 
 10 
 
INDEX. 389 
 
 5 For thirst and hunger in them faints 
 
 6 For this shall cv'ry godly one 
 10 For tho3e that are my enemies 
 
 9 For those that evil doers are 
 
 5 For thou a little lower hast 
 
 5 For thou art gracious, Lord 
 
 4 For thou art not a God that doth 
 
 16 For thou desir'st not sacrifice 
 
 10 For thou didst prove and try us, Lord 
 
 3 For thou hast for my refuge been 
 
 4 For thou. Lord, by thy mighty works 
 9 For thou, Lord, art high above 
 
 13 For thou possessed hast my reins 
 
 2 For thou the God art of my strength 
 
 5 For thou the vows that I did make 
 27 For thou wilt the afflicted save 
 
 3 For thou with blessings him prevent'st 
 
 37 For tho' their words were good, their heart 
 
 7 For thy name's glory, help us, Lord 
 
 3 For troubles great do till my soul 
 
 4 For upon me both day and night 
 16 For voice of him that doth reproach 
 
 6 For who in heaven with the Lord 
 9 For why, I ashes eaten have 
 
 10 For why, he seeth that wise men die 
 
 14 F • righteous God will judge 
 9 For why, the shields that do defend 
 
 6 For why. the way of godly men 
 
 5 For with joint heart they plot ; in league 
 
 7 For without cause have they for mo 
 
 10 For yet a little while, and then 
 
 11 For yet I know I shall him praise 
 21 Forsake me not, Lord, my God 
 
 8 Fowls of the air, fish of the sea 
 
 4 Free me, my God, from wicked hands 
 
 19 From death to fvao their soul, in dearth 
 35 From earth let sinners be consum'd 
 
 20 From G-od let this be their reward 
 
 10 From hands of those that hated them 
 
 G From heav'n's end is his going forth 
 
 8 From heav'n thou judgment caus'd be heard 
 
 av'n he shall send down, and mo 
 
 2 .' >m infants' and from sucklings 1 mouth 
 From man's oppression save thou me 
 2k2 
 
390 INDEX. 
 
 From me the wicked way of lies 
 From man, which are thy hand, Lord 
 From out of Zion, his own hill 
 From prison bring my soul, that I 
 From rising sun to where it sets 
 From the beginning all thy word 
 From thy Sp'rit whither shall I go 
 From waiting on the ewes with young 
 
 'GAINST thee, thee only have I sinn'd 
 'Gainst those that were at peace with him 
 Gebal and Amnion, Amalek 
 
 k [■ Grilead I claim as mine by right 
 
 Give ear to me: what time I call 
 
 Give ear unto me when I call 
 
 Give ear unto my words, Lord 
 
 Give me not to mine en'mies' will 
 
 Give praise and thanks unto the Lord 
 
 Give thanks to God ; call on his name 
 
 (Jive thanks to God, for good is he 
 
 Give them according to their deeds 
 
 Give understanding unto me 
 
 Give ye the glory to the Lord 
 
 Give ye unto the Lord, ye sons 
 
 ( tod also will a refu 
 
 God doth build up Jerusalem 
 
 God doth the counsel bring to nought 
 
 God doth the solitary set 
 
 God hath it spoken once to me 
 
 God in his holiness hath said 
 
 (iod in his holiness hath spoke 
 
 God in the midst el' her doth well 
 
 God is of mine tnh 
 
 ( tod ia our refug • and o n 
 
 God is the Lord, who unto us 
 
 I tod is v.i i b . the Lord 
 
 ( tod lives, bl . rock ; the God 
 
 < tod merciful an i i 
 
 < tod n igneth, I I I b 
 
 < tod rij 
 
 < iod Bald, My people l v\ ' I ; 
 
 God shall e it 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 119 
 
 29 
 
 17 
 
 14 
 
 50 
 
 2 
 
 142 
 
 7 
 
 113 
 
 3 
 
 119 
 
 160 
 
 139 
 
 7 
 
 78 
 
 71 
 
 51 
 
 4 
 
 55 
 
 20 
 
 83 
 
 7 
 
 60 
 
 7 
 
 108 
 
 8 
 
 102 
 
 2 
 
 4 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 1 
 
 27 
 
 12 
 
 106 
 
 1 
 
 105 
 
 1 
 
 136 
 
 1 
 
 28 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 34 
 
 96 
 
 8 
 
 29 
 
 1 
 
 9 
 
 9 
 
 147 
 
 2 
 
 33 
 
 10 
 
 68 
 
 6 
 
 62 
 
 11 
 
 108 
 
 7 
 
 60 
 
 6 
 
 46 
 
 5 
 
 16 
 
 5 
 
 46 
 
 1 
 
 118 
 
 27 
 
 47 
 
 5 
 
 18 
 
 46 
 
 116 
 
 5 
 
 97 
 
 1 
 
 103 
 
 <; 
 
 68 
 
 22 
 
 64 
 
 7 
 
 12 
 
 :j 
 
INDEX. 391 
 
 7 God shall endure for ay; he doth 
 
 5 God shall not build, but them destroy 
 
 3 God will give strength when he on bed 
 
 2 God will him keep; yea, save alive 
 
 1 God will I bless all times : his praise 
 
 17' God's chariots twenty thousand are 
 
 7 God's law is perfect, and converts 
 
 1 God's mercies I will ever sing 
 
 2 God's mighty works who can express 
 7 God's voice divides the flames of fire 
 
 9 God's voice doth make the hinds to calve 
 
 31 God's wrath upon them came and slew 
 
 6 Goodness and mercy all my life 
 
 7 Great fear in meeting of the saints 
 G Great honour is before his face 
 
 1 Great is the Lord, and greatly he 
 
 3 Great is the Lord, much to be prais'd 
 165 Great peace have they who love thy law 
 
 6 Great terror there took hold on them 
 
 1 HAD not the Lord been on our side 
 
 10 Hate ill, all ye that love the Lord 
 9 He also bowed down the heav'ns 
 6 He also, for all times to come 
 
 13 He also hath for him prepar'd 
 
 45 He brought among them swarms of flies 
 
 16 He call'd for famine on the laud 
 
 20 He carefully his bones doth keep 
 
 8 He closely sits in villages 
 
 4 He counts the number of the stars 
 
 11 He darkness made his secret place 
 
 6 He did the power of his works 
 
 15 He forms their hearts alike ; and all 
 13 He from his chambers watereth 
 
 19 He from his sanctuary's height 
 
 7 He from the dust doth raise the poor 
 7 He from the ends of earth doth make 
 
 5 He from th' eternal shall receive 
 
 16 Ho from the rock brought streams, like floods 
 •11 Ho gave them to the heathen's hand 
 
 9 He gives the beast his food, he feeds 
 5 He giveth meat unto all those 
 
 50 He great deliv'rance gives his king 
 
 32 He hail for rain, and flaming fire 
 
394 INDEX. 
 
 Hold thou me up, so shall I bo 
 
 Hold up my goings, Lord, me guide 
 
 Horror took hold on me, because 
 
 How excellent in all the earth 
 
 How great, Lord, are thy works I each thought 
 
 How great the goodness thou for them 
 
 How in a moment suddenly 
 
 How lakes and rivers ev'ry where 
 
 How long, Lord, look'st thou on, from those 
 
 How long, Lord, shall the enemy 
 
 How long, Lord, shall thine anger last 
 
 How long. Lord, wilt thou hide thyself 
 
 How long, mighty God, shall they 
 
 How long shall things most hard by them 
 
 How long take counsel in my soul 
 
 How long will ye against a man 
 
 How long wilt thou forget me, Lord 
 
 How lovely is thy dwelling-place 
 
 How many are thy servant's days 
 
 How manifold, Lord, are thy works 
 
 How often did they him provoke 
 
 How precious also are thy thoughts 
 
 How sweet unto my taste, O Lord 
 
 I ALL my bones may tell ; they do 
 
 I also am a \ Lie reproach 
 
 I also will of all thy works 
 
 1 aai companion of all those 
 
 1 am the Lord thy God, which did 
 
 I am with sore affliction 
 
 ! ai thy word rejoice, as one 
 
 I bl( bs the Lord because he doth 
 
 I call to mind the days of old 
 
 1 called have on thee, God 
 
 I can fully inclined havo 
 
 l chosen Dave the perfect way 
 
 1 cried to thee, 1 said, Thou art 
 
 I did no: stay nor linger long 
 
 I downward in deep mire do sink 
 
 1 fainted had, unless thai I 
 
 I. for their sacrifices few 
 
 I hate the thoughts of vanity 
 
 I have been young, and now am old 
 
 J in distress call'd on the Lord 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 119 
 
 117 
 
 17 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 53 
 
 8 
 
 1 
 
 92 
 
 5 
 
 ;;i 
 
 19 
 
 73 
 
 19 
 
 78 
 
 41 
 
 36 
 
 17 
 
 74 
 
 10 
 
 79 
 
 5 
 
 89 
 
 46 
 
 94 
 
 3 
 
 94 
 
 4 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 62 
 
 3 
 
 13 
 
 1 
 
 84 
 
 1 
 
 119 
 
 84 
 
 104 
 
 24 
 
 78 
 
 40 
 
 139 
 
 17 
 
 119 
 
 103 
 
 22 
 
 17 
 
 109 
 
 25 
 
 77 
 
 12 
 
 119 
 
 63 
 
 SI 
 
 10 
 
 11!) 
 
 107 
 
 119 
 
 102 
 
 16 
 
 7 
 
 143* 
 
 5 
 
 17 
 
 6 
 
 119 
 
 112 
 
 119 
 
 30 
 
 142 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 60 
 
 M.I 
 
 27 
 
 L3 
 
 50 
 
 8 
 
 119 
 
 1 1 3 
 
 :;< 
 
 25 
 
 lis 
 
 5 
 
Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 77 
 
 2 
 
 116 
 
 9 
 
 11 
 
 1 
 
 122 
 
 1 
 
 35 
 
 15 
 
 140 
 
 12 
 
 3 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 176 
 
 102 
 
 7 
 
 142 
 
 4 
 
 116 
 
 1 
 
 101 
 
 1 
 
 40 
 
 10 
 
 91 
 
 2 
 
 119 
 
 147 
 
 145 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 111 
 
 109 
 
 23 
 
 75 
 
 2 
 
 39 
 
 1 
 
 41 
 
 4 
 
 82 
 
 6 
 
 95 
 
 10 
 
 140 
 
 6 
 
 116 
 
 11 
 
 37 
 
 35 
 
 119. 
 
 158 
 
 130 
 
 6 
 
 118 
 
 17 
 
 131 
 
 2 
 
 32 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 59 
 
 119 
 
 104 
 
 77 
 
 3 
 
 75 
 
 4 
 
 121 
 
 1 
 
 119 
 
 31 
 
 73 
 
 13 
 
 130 
 
 5 
 
 40 
 
 1 
 
 31 
 
 11 
 
 69 
 
 3 
 
 54 
 
 6 
 
 89 
 
 23 
 
 INDEX. 395 
 
 I in my trouble sought the Lord 
 I in the land of those that live 
 I in the Lord do put my trust 
 I joy'd when to the house of G-od 
 I knew it not, they did me tear 
 I know God will th' afflieted's cause 
 I laid me down and slept, I wak'd 
 I. like a lost sheep, went astray 
 I like an owl in desert am 
 I look'd on my right hand, and view'd 
 I love the Lord, because my voice 
 I mercy will and judgment sing 
 I never did within my heart 
 I of the Lord my God will say 
 I of the morning did prevent 
 I of thy glorious Majesty 
 I of thy testimonies have 
 I pass like a declining shade 
 I purpose, when I shall receive 
 I said, I will look to my ways 
 I said, Lord, do thou extend 
 I said that ye are gods, and are 
 I said, This people errs in heart 
 I said unto the Lord, Thou art 
 I said, when I was in my haste 
 I saw the wicked great in pow'r 
 I saw transgressors and was griev'd 
 I say, more than they that do watch 
 I shall not die, but live, and shall 
 I surely have myself behav'd 
 I thereupon have unto thee 
 I thought; upon my former ways 
 I, through thy precepts that are pure 
 I to remembrance God did call 
 I to the foolish people 
 I to the hills will lift mine eyes 
 I to thy testimony a cleave 
 1 ver tie In vain 
 
 J wail for God, my soul doth wait 
 1 waited for the Lord my I fod 
 I was a scorn to all my foefl 
 : :/ with my crying am 
 I will a sacrifice to 
 I will beat down before his face 
 
396 INDEX. 
 
 I will both lay me down in peace 
 
 I will confess unto the Lord 
 
 I will endure no wicked thing 
 
 I will give thanks to thee, Lord 
 
 I will instruct thee, and thee teach. 
 
 T will not come within my house 
 
 I will show forth thy name unto 
 
 I will sing- to the Lord most high 
 
 I will thy holy precepts make 
 
 I will unto the Lord my God 
 
 I with my chosen One have made 
 
 I with my groaning weary am 
 
 I with my voice cried to the Lord 
 
 T wounded them, they could not rise 
 
 I'll bring burnt off'rings to thy house 
 
 I '11 call on God; God will me save 
 
 I '11 cut him off that slandereth 
 
 I '11 hear what God the Lord will speak 
 
 I '11 in thy mercy gladly joy 
 
 I '11 make him my first born, more high 
 
 I'll of salvation take the cup 
 
 - 1 '11 praise thee 'mong the people, Lord 
 
 I '11 praise thy name, ev'n for thy truth 
 
 I '11 Bpeak thy word to kings, and 
 
 I'll take no built- ..oats 
 
 I '11 thee extol, d .i;iLC 
 
 I 'm p< i tho Lord 
 
 If he do not return again 
 
 If I do say, that darkness shall 
 
 If I rewarded ill to him 
 
 [f I Bhould eount them, than the sand 
 
 [f 1 were hungry I would not 
 
 If in my hi -ird 
 
 If in this manner foolishly 
 
 If tii" foundations be destroy M 
 
 If they my laws break, and do not 
 
 If we I rod's nam'' forgot, or Btr< tch'd 
 
 Hi more than good, and in"r<> than truth 
 111 shall tho wicked slay; laid wasto 
 
 in beauty of his holiness 
 
 In ci: pot confidence 
 
 In dwellings of the righteous 
 
 In Egypt laud tiie tirst-born all 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 4 
 
 8 
 
 32 
 
 5 
 
 101 
 
 3 
 
 35 
 
 18 
 
 32 
 
 8 
 
 132 
 
 3 
 
 22 
 
 22 
 
 104 
 
 33 
 
 119 
 
 15 
 
 13 
 
 6 
 
 89 
 
 o 
 o 
 
 G 
 
 6 
 
 142 
 
 1 
 
 18 
 
 38 
 
 66 
 
 13 
 
 55 
 
 16 
 
 101 
 
 5 
 
 85 
 
 8 
 
 31 
 
 7 
 
 89 
 
 27 
 
 116 
 
 13 
 
 57 
 
 9 
 
 108 
 
 3 
 
 138 
 
 2 
 
 119 
 
 46 
 
 50 
 
 9 
 
 145 
 
 1 
 
 40 
 
 17 
 
 7 
 
 12 
 
 139 
 
 11 
 
 7 
 
 4 
 
 139 
 
 18 
 
 50 
 
 12 
 
 66 
 
 18 
 
 73 
 
 15 
 
 11 
 
 :* 
 
 89 
 
 31 
 
 41 
 
 20 
 
 52 
 
 :>. 
 
 34 
 
 21 
 
 96 
 
 9 
 
 20 
 
 7 
 
 118 
 
 15 
 
 78 
 
 51 
 
INDEX. 
 
 397 
 
 n Ephraim's and Benjamin's 
 
 n God I trust, I will not fear 
 
 n God my glory placed is 
 
 n God the righteous shall rejoice 
 
 n God, who saves tlr upright in heart 
 
 n God's assembly God doth stand 
 
 n grief they cry to God, he saves 
 
 n Ham's land he did wondrous works 
 
 n ill encourage they themselves 
 
 n Judah's land God is well known 
 
 n judgment therefore shall not stand 
 
 n mercy with thy servant deal 
 
 n midst of thee there shall not be 
 
 n my distress I call'd on God 
 
 n my distress to God I cried 
 
 n my prosperity, I said 
 
 n order none can reckon them 
 
 n our God's city, which his hand 
 
 n our low state who on us thought 
 
 n secret of thy presence, thou 
 
 n secret place of thundering 
 
 n shadow of thy wings I '11 joy 
 
 n that salvation wrought by thee 
 
 n thee let all be glad, and joy 
 
 n thee, Lord, I put my trust 
 
 n their own children's guiltless blood 
 
 n their own fat they pre inclos'd 
 
 D them he set the sun a tent 
 
 n thy great indignation 
 
 n thy great powV oaid strength, Lord 
 
 n thy law's path r xiake me io go 
 
 n thy salvation we will joy 
 
 n understanding I excel 
 
 n vision to thy holy One 
 
 n whoso eyes vile men are despis'd 
 
 n wrath consume them, them consume 
 
 n 's heart the law is of his God 
 
 niquities I must confess 
 
 nstead of those thy fathers dear 
 
 nto dry land the sea he turn'd 
 
 nto thine hands I do commit 
 
 s t true, that to be gracious 
 
 t hath been very good for me 
 
 2 L 
 
398 INDEX. 
 
 It is that they for ever may- 
 It like the moon shall ever be 
 
 JEHOVAH hear thee in the day 
 Jerus'lem as a city is 
 Judge me, G-od, and plead my cause 
 Judge me, Lord, for I have walk'd 
 Justice and judgment of thy throne 
 
 KEEP not, G-od, we thee entreat 
 Kings of great armies foiled were 
 Kings of the earth, all nations 
 Kiss ye the'Son, lest in his ire 
 Know ye the Lord that he is God 
 
 LEST like to them I do become 
 Lest that mine enemy should say 
 Lest that the enemy my soul 
 Let all be shanrd and troubled sore 
 Let all my saints together be 
 Let all the creatures praise the name 
 Let all the earth unto the Lord 
 Let burning coals upon them fall 
 Let covetous extortioners 
 Let death upon them seize, and down 
 Let earth and all that live therein 
 Let fields rejoice, and ev'ry thing 
 Let I k)d arise, and bc bttered 
 Let God his father's wickedness 
 Let l!<\iv'ns be glad before the Lord 
 Let him remember all thy gifts 
 Lei him that righteous [fl me smite 
 hci his posterity from earth 
 Let in their mouth aloft be raisM 
 Let IsrVl in his Maker joy 
 
 rael's help from Zioo come 
 
 Let mo not be asham'd, Lord 
 Lf't my request before thee como 
 I. i not an evil speaker be 
 L<'r not my wrongful enemies 
 Let not th" errors of my youth 
 
 Let DOt th' 1 BOO 1 <»n in.- prevail 
 Let not the foot of cruel pride 
 
 Psal. 
 
 vcr. 
 
 92 
 
 7 
 
 89 
 
 37 
 
 20 
 
 1 
 
 122 
 
 :; 
 
 43 
 
 l 
 
 2G 
 
 l 
 
 89 
 
 14 
 
 83 
 
 1 
 
 68 
 
 12 
 
 148 
 
 11 
 
 2 
 
 12 
 
 100 
 
 3 
 
 143 
 
 7 
 
 13 
 
 4 
 
 7 
 
 2 
 
 6 
 
 10 
 
 50 
 
 5 
 
 148 
 
 5 
 
 98 
 
 4 
 
 140 
 
 10 
 
 109 
 
 11 
 
 55 
 
 15 
 
 33 
 
 8 
 
 96 
 
 12 
 
 68 
 
 1 
 
 109 
 
 14 
 
 96 
 
 11 
 
 20 
 
 3 
 
 141 
 
 5 
 
 109 
 
 13 
 
 1 L9 
 
 6 
 
 1 1!) 
 
 2 
 
 14 
 
 7 
 
 53 
 
 6 
 
 31 
 
 17 
 
 119 
 
 170 
 
 140 
 
 11 
 
 3.-, 
 
 19 
 
 25 
 
 7 
 
 69 
 
 15 
 
 36 
 
 11 
 
INDEX. 399 
 
 8 Let ruin seize him unawares 
 
 7 Let seas, and all their fulness roar 
 
 79 Let such as fear thee, and have known 
 
 5 Let them be like unto the chaff 
 
 2 Let them be turned back, and sham'd 
 
 4 Let them confounded be, and sham'd 
 
 13 Let them God's name praise, for his name 
 
 7 Let them like waters melt away 
 
 27 Let them that love my righteous cause 
 
 29 Let then mine adversaries all 
 
 12 Let there be none to pity him 
 
 23 Let thou their eyes so dark'ned be 
 
 173 Let thy strong hand make help to mo 
 
 41 Let thy sweet mercies also come 
 
 2 Let us before his presence come 
 
 10 Let workers of iniquity 
 
 5 Let Zion's haters all be turn'd 
 
 5 Lift not your horn on high, nor speak 
 2 Lift up thyself, thou of the earth 
 
 1 Like as the hart for water-brooks 
 12 Like bees they compass'd me about 
 
 9 Like fiery ov'n thou shalt them make 
 
 11 Like Oreb, and like Zeeb make 
 
 2 Like precious ointment on the head 
 
 4 Like rams the mountains, and like lambs 
 11 Like sheep for meat thou gavest us 
 
 14 Like sheep they in the grave are laid 
 
 8 Like them their makers are, and all 
 8 Like to a snail that melts away 
 
 19 Like to the garment let it be 
 
 14 Like water I 'm pour'd out, my bones 
 
 18 Likewise among their company 
 
 6 Lo, at the place of Ephratah 
 
 3 Lo children are God's heritage 
 
 7 Lo, then far off, I wander would 
 
 5 Lo, thou my daya an hand-breadth mad'st 
 132 Look on me, Lord, and merciful 
 
 1 Lord, from the depths to thee I cried 
 
 1 Lord from the ill 'and fro ward man 
 
 1 Lord Cod. my Saviour, day and night 
 
 8 Lord God of hosts, my prayer hear 
 
 1 Lord, hear my pray'r, attend my suits 
 
 1 Lord, hear my pray'r, hide not thyself 
 
 1 Lord, hear the right, attend my cry 
 
400 INDEX. 
 
 Lord, I am weak, therefore on me 
 Lord, I will thee extol, for thou 
 Lord, keep me ; for I trust in thee 
 Lord, keep me from the wicked's hands 
 Lord, keep me safely from the snares 
 Lord, let the proud ashamed be 
 Lord, pity me ; behold the grief 
 Lord, thee 1 '11 praise with all ray heart 
 Lord, thee my God, I '11 early 
 Lord, there is none among the rods 
 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place 
 Lord, thou my folly know - 
 Lord, thou man and b 
 
 Lord, thou shalt early hear my voice 
 Lord, thou shalt them preserve and keep 
 Lord unto us be merciful 
 Lord, what is man that thou of him 
 Lord, who shall stand, if thou, Lord 
 
 MAKE haste, God, me to preserve 
 
 Man is like vanii 
 
 Man's thoughts to be but vanity 
 
 Mark thou the perfect, and behold 
 
 Me cleanse from sin, and thoroughly wash 
 
 Me from their secret counsel I 
 
 Men of thine acts the might shall show 
 
 Mine end, and measure of my days 
 
 Mine en'mies I pursui d 
 
 Min ■ eye shall also my desire 
 
 Mine eyes debarred from rest and sleep 
 
 Mine eyes did timeously prevent 
 
 Mine eyea do fail in looking lonu: 
 
 Mine hands in innocence, Lord 
 
 Mind, Lord, thy 8 I reproach 
 
 - my washing-pol 
 
 More smooth than butl >r were bis words 
 oacle 
 -.I r. they I by > rvanl warn 
 
 LS priests 
 Mount Zion stand itiful 
 
 Months have they, bu1 they do not speak 
 Mucb Like unto a ngue 
 
 My bitter en'mies all tb 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 6 
 
 2 
 
 30 
 
 1 
 
 16 
 
 1 
 
 140 
 
 4 
 
 HI 
 
 9 
 
 119 
 
 78 
 
 9 
 
 13 
 
 9 
 
 1 
 
 63 
 
 1 
 
 S6 
 
 8 
 
 90 
 
 1 
 
 69 
 
 5 
 
 36 
 
 6 
 
 5 
 
 3 
 
 12 
 
 7 
 
 67 
 
 1 
 
 144 
 
 3 
 
 130 
 
 3 
 
 70 
 
 1 
 
 144 
 
 4 
 
 94 
 
 11 
 
 37 
 
 37 
 
 51 
 
 2 
 
 64 
 
 9 
 
 146 
 
 6 
 
 39 
 
 4 
 
 18 
 
 37 
 
 92 
 
 11 
 
 77 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 
 I!!) 
 
 123 
 
 26 
 
 6 
 
 
 
 60 
 
 8 
 
 08 
 
 9 
 
 
 21 
 
 7S 
 
 61 
 
 L9 
 
 11 
 
 
 6 
 
 
 2 
 
 135 
 
 16 
 
 140 
 
 3 
 
 102 
 
 8 
 
INDEX. 401 
 
 ver. 
 
 15 My closed lips, Lord, by thee 
 
 24 My comfort and my heart's delight 
 
 12 My cov riant if thy sons will keep 
 
 2 My cry I will cause to ascend 
 
 1 1 My days are like unto a shade 
 101 My feet from each ill way I stay'd 
 
 26 My flesh and heart doth faint and fail 
 
 9 My foes shall, when I cry, turn back 
 
 12 My foot upon an even place 
 
 3 My footsteps, and my lying down 
 
 18 My friends thou hast put far from me 
 
 1 My God, deliver me from those 
 
 24 My God, in mid-time of my days 
 
 1 My God, my God, why hast thou me 
 6 My God, my soul's cast down in me 
 
 2 My God, my strength, whom I will trust 
 
 2 My goodness, fortress, my high tow'r 
 21 My greatness and my pow'r thou wilt 
 
 6 My hands to thee I stretch ; my soul 
 
 7 My haters jointly whispering 
 
 1 My heart brings forth a goodly thing 
 
 10 My heart doth pant incessantly 
 
 1 My heart is flx ? d, Lord, I will sing 
 
 5 My heart is fix'd, my heart is fix'd 
 
 1 My heart not haughty is, Lord 
 
 3 My heart shall knowledge meditate 
 
 4 My heart within me smitten is 
 3 My heart within me waxed hot 
 
 23 My lips shall much rejoice in thee 
 
 1 1 My lovers and my friends do stand 
 
 24 My mercy and my faithfulness 
 131 My mouth I have wido opened 
 
 2 My mouth shall speak a parable 
 My mouth the praises of the Lord 
 My persecutors many are 
 My soul among tierce lions is 
 My soul doth melt mid drop away 
 
 2 My soul for God, the living God 
 81 My soul for thy salvation faints 
 
 3 My soul he doth restore a 
 
 9 My soul in God shall joy, and glad 
 
 4 My soul is poured out in me 
 
 3 My soul is vexed sore ; but Lord 
 
 1G7 My soul thy testimonies | 
 2 L 2 
 
402 INDEX. 
 
 My soul to dust cleaves ; quicken me 
 My soul wait thou with patience 
 My soul with expectation 
 My soul with him that hateth peace 
 My soul within me breaks, and doth 
 My soul's bow'd down ; for they a net 
 My sp'rit is therefore overwhelm'd 
 My strength is like a potsherd dried 
 My substance was not hid from thee 
 My table thou hast furnished 
 My tears and fasts t 1 afflict my soul 
 My tears have unto me been meat 
 My thirsty soul longs veh'mently 
 My times are wholly in thy hand 
 My tongue of thy most blessed word 
 My tongue thy justice shall proclaim 
 My tongue to my mouth's roof let cleave 
 My wand'rings all, what they have been 
 My wonted strength and force he hath 
 My wounds do stink, and are corrupt 
 My zeal hath ev'n consumed me 
 Myself I did behave, as he 
 
 NAY, rather unto me, thy God 
 Neither say they who do go by 
 Nevertheless, continually 
 Nevertheless he saved them 
 No plague shall near thy dwelling come 
 
 nor offering 
 Nor, as the Lord commanded them 
 Nor for the pestilence, that walks 
 
 • :a thy servant hide thy face 
 Nor how great signs in Egypt land 
 Nor lei them say within their hearts 
 Nor sitteth in the Boomer's chair 
 Nb1 unto us. Lord, not to us 
 Now blessed be the Lord our God 
 Now- for my friends and brethren's sake 
 Now for thine own name's sake, Lord 
 Now know I GrOd his king doth save 
 
 Now let the bouse of Aaron Bay 
 
 Now, therefore, kings, be wise ; be taught 
 
 115 10 A A a< )N'S house, trust in the Lord 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 119 
 
 25 
 
 62 
 
 5 
 
 62 
 
 1 
 
 120 
 
 6 
 
 119 
 
 20 
 
 57 
 
 6 
 
 143 
 
 4 
 
 22 
 
 15 
 
 139 
 
 15 
 
 23 
 
 5 
 
 69 
 
 10 
 
 42 
 
 3 
 
 84 
 
 2 
 
 31 
 
 15 
 
 119 
 
 172 
 
 n 
 
 24 
 
 137 
 
 6 
 
 56 
 
 8 
 
 102 
 
 23 
 
 38 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 139 
 
 35 
 
 14 
 
 50 
 
 14 
 
 129 
 
 8 
 
 73 
 
 23 
 
 106 
 
 8 
 
 91 
 
 10 
 
 40 
 
 6 
 
 JOG 
 
 34 
 
 91 
 
 6 
 
 69 
 
 17 
 
 78 
 
 43 
 
 35 
 
 25 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 115 
 
 1 
 
 72 
 
 18 
 
 122 
 
 8 
 
 26 
 
 1 1 
 
 20 
 
 6 
 
 118 
 
 3 
 
 2 
 
 10 
 
Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 68 
 
 32 
 
 100 
 
 1 
 
 114 
 
 7 
 
 103 
 
 21 
 
 103 
 
 22 
 
 135 
 
 20 
 
 115 
 
 15 
 
 144 
 
 1 
 
 32 
 
 1 
 
 40 
 
 4 
 
 33 
 
 11 
 
 74 
 
 2 
 
 34 
 
 11 
 
 95 
 
 6 
 
 95 
 
 1 
 
 45 
 
 10 
 
 137 
 
 8 
 
 71 
 
 9 
 
 109 
 
 «6 
 
 25 
 
 20 
 
 9 
 
 6 
 
 144 
 
 11 
 
 117 
 
 1 
 
 5 
 
 10 
 
 82 
 
 8 
 
 61 
 
 1 
 
 80 
 
 14 
 
 27 
 
 9 
 
 51 
 
 14 
 
 65 
 
 5 
 
 79 
 
 1 
 
 140 
 
 7 
 
 86 
 
 14 
 
 59 
 
 17 
 
 68 
 
 9 
 
 108 
 
 11 
 
 77 
 
 13 
 
 41 
 
 1 
 
 68 
 
 7 
 
 60 
 
 10 
 
 74 
 
 1 
 
 89 
 
 15 
 
 146 
 
 5 
 
 127 
 
 5 
 
 INDEX. 403 
 
 all ye kingdoms of the earth 
 
 all ye lands, unto the Lord 
 
 at the presence of the Lord 
 
 O bless .and magnify the Lord 
 
 O bless the Lord, all ye hta works 
 
 O bless the Lord, of Levi's house 
 
 O blessed are ye of the Lord 
 
 O blessed ever be the Lord 
 
 O blessed is the man, to whom 
 
 O blessed is the man whose trust 
 
 O but the counsel of the Lord 
 
 O call to thy remembrance 
 
 O children, hither do ye come 
 
 O come, and let us worship him 
 
 O come let us sing to the Lord 
 
 O daughter hearken and regard 
 
 O daughter thou of Babylon 
 
 O do not cast me off, when as 
 
 O do thou help and succour me 
 
 O do thou keep my soul, O God 
 
 O en'my ! now destructions have 
 
 O free me from strange children's hands 
 
 O give ye praise unto the Lord 
 
 O God destroy them ; let them be 
 
 O God, do thou raise up thyself 
 
 O God give ear unto my cry 
 
 O God of hosts, we thee beseech 
 
 O God of my salvation 
 
 O God, of my salvation God 
 
 O God of our salvation 
 
 O God, the heathen enter d have 
 
 O God the Lord, who art the strength 
 
 O God, the proud against me rise 
 
 O God, thou art my strength, I will 
 
 O God, thou to thine heritage 
 
 O God, thou who hadst cast us off 
 
 O God, thy way most holy is 
 
 O God, we with our ears have heard 
 
 O God, what time thou didst go forth 
 
 O God, which hadest us cut off 
 
 O God. why hast thou cast us off 
 
 O greatly bless'd the people are 
 
 O happy is that man. and bless'd 
 
 O happy is the man that hath 
 
406 INDEX. 
 
 ye the sons of men, how long- 
 
 Of aloes, myrrh, and c - 
 
 Of corn an handful in the earth 
 
 Of David, that his servant WM 
 
 Of death the cords and sorrows did 
 
 Of gladness and of joyfalness 
 
 Of him my meditation shall 
 
 Of their drink-offerings of blood 
 
 Of thy hands' works thou raad'st him lord 
 
 Oft did the}' vex me from my youth 
 
 On a ten-stringed instrument 
 
 On heathen pour thy fury forth 
 
 On them the judgment to perform 
 
 On them their own iniquity 
 
 Once by my holiness I sware 
 
 One thing I of the Lord desir'd 
 
 Only thou with thine eyes shalt look 
 
 Open mine eyes, that of thy law 
 
 Our belly also on the earth 
 
 Our God shall come, and shall no more 
 
 Our God, who is the Lord of hosts 
 
 Our soul is fill'd with scorn of those 
 
 Our soul r s escaped as a bird 
 
 Our signs we do not now behold 
 
 Our sins thou, and iniquities 
 
 Our sure and all-sufficient help 
 
 Out of the book oflitb tot them 
 
 Out of the roaring lion's mouth 
 
 PLEAD, Lord, wi1 ; r plead, and fight 
 
 Praise God, fbr he ra good ; fbr still 
 
 Praise God. From heavens praise the Lord 
 1 ;<><!. The Lord praise, () my soul 
 
 Praise God with harp: and unto him 
 I God: ye servants of tin 4 i. 
 biin oo cymbals load : him praise 
 him with trumpet's sound ; his praise 
 
 Praise waits for thee hi Zion, Lord 
 ehovah from the earth 
 
 Praise ye tiie Lord. t : >r he IS good 
 
 ye the Lord : for it is . 
 Praise ye the Lord God's praise within 
 
 ye the Lord, tho Lord's name praise 
 Praise ye tho Lord. The man is blesa'd 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 45 
 
 3 
 
 12 
 
 16 
 
 78 
 
 70 
 
 116 
 
 3 
 
 51 
 
 8 
 
 104 
 
 34 
 
 16 
 
 4 
 
 8 
 
 6 
 
 129 
 
 1 
 
 92 
 
 3 
 
 79 
 
 6 
 
 149 
 
 9 
 
 94 
 
 23 
 
 89 
 
 35 
 
 27 
 
 4 
 
 91 
 
 8 
 
 119 
 
 18 
 
 44 
 
 25 
 
 50 
 
 3 
 
 46 
 
 11 
 
 123 
 
 4 
 
 124 
 
 7 
 
 74 
 
 9 
 
 90 
 
 8 
 
 124 
 
 8 
 
 69 
 
 28 
 
 22 
 
 21 
 
 35 
 
 1 
 
 107 
 
 1 
 
 148 
 
 1 
 
 146 
 
 1 
 
 33 
 
 2 
 
 113 
 
 1 
 
 150 
 
 5 
 
 150 
 
 r> 
 
 65 
 
 1 
 
 148 
 
 7 
 
 135 
 
 3 
 
 147 
 
 1 
 
 150 
 
 1 
 
 135 
 
 1 
 
 112 
 
 1 
 
INDEX. 407 
 
 Praise ye the Lord who do him fear 
 Praise ye the Lord; with my whole heart 
 Praise ye the Lord ; unto him sing 
 Pray that Jerusalem may have 
 Princes have persecuted me 
 
 10 RAI1AB in pieces thou didst break 
 7 Remember Eden's children, Lord 
 
 47 Remember, Lord, how short a time 
 49 Remember, Lord, thy gracious word 
 
 4 Remember me, Lord, with that love 
 
 20 Reproach hath broke my heart, I 'm full 
 
 7 Rest in the Lord, and patiently 
 
 11 Revive and quicken me, Lord 
 3 Riches and wealth shall ever be 
 
 6 Rise in thy wrath, Lord ; raise thyself 
 136 Rivers of waters from mine eyes 
 
 8 SALVATION doth appertain 
 
 1 Save me, God, because the floods 
 
 1 Save me, God, by thy great name 
 
 3 Say unto God, How terrible 
 
 3 See that ye in his holy name 
 
 3 Set, Lord, a watch before my mouth 
 
 6 Set thou the wicked over him 
 
 3 Set thou thy trust upon the Lord 
 
 164 Sev'n times a-day it is my care 
 
 20 Shall of iniquity the throne 
 
 5 Shall thy displeasure thus endure 
 
 1 2 Shall thy great wonders in the dark 
 1 
 y Sham'd and confounded be they all 
 
 26 ; 
 
 14) 
 
 14 She shall be brought unto the King 
 
 18 Show kindness and do good, Lord 
 
 17 Show me a sign for good, that they 
 
 1 Show mercy, Lord, to me, for man 
 
 3 Since better is thy love than life 
 
 23 Sincere before him was my heart 
 
 1 Sing loud to God our strength : with joy 
 
 21 Sith in his holy name we trust 
 
 17 Sith it is so, that thou dost hate 
 
 3 Sith unto thee I daily cry 
 
 6 Snares, lire and brimstone, furious storms 
 
 72 So after the integrity 
 
408 INDPJX. 
 
 So did they eat abundantly 
 So feeble and infirm am I 
 So God shall thee destroy for ay 
 So henceforth we will not go back 
 So is this great and spacious sea 
 So men shall say. The righteous man 
 So shall I have wherewith I may 
 So shall I keep for evermore 
 So shall th' assembly of thy folk 
 So shall the heathen people fear 
 So they from strength unwearied go 
 So thou the year most lib'rally 
 So to the lust of their own hearts 
 So was the land defiled with blood 
 So we thy folk and pasture-sheep 
 Sore pahvd within me is my heart 
 Still trust in God, for him to praise 
 Stir up thyself; wake, that thou may'sfc 
 Strength unto God do ye ascribe 
 Such as shut up in darkness deep 
 Such in his ways do walk, and they 
 Such pity as a father hath 
 Such smiting shall not break my head 
 Sure, each man walks in a vain show 
 Surely mean men are vanity 
 Surely thai nieth me 
 
 Surely the very wrath of man 
 Surely there is not any thing 
 Surely when floods of waters great 
 
 TAKE I the mci ; dwell 
 
 me, ( ) Lord, the perfect way 
 Teach me the way that r should walk 
 Teach me thy way. and in thy truth 
 Than all my teachers dow I have 
 Thank-oflTiinga I to thee \\ ill give 
 Thanks give the Lord oi lords onto 
 
 Thai he may highly him a<i\ a 
 
 Thai he mighl at : bind 
 
 That i in Zion's daugh.1 
 
 Thai I the b Lord 
 
 Thai !' ' y see 
 
 That i ' 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 78 
 
 29 
 
 38 
 
 8 
 
 52 
 
 5 
 
 80 
 
 18 
 
 104 
 
 25 
 
 58 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 42 
 
 119 
 
 44 
 
 7 
 
 7 
 
 102 
 
 15 
 
 84 
 
 7 
 
 65 
 
 11 
 
 82 
 
 12 
 
 106 
 
 38 
 
 79 
 
 13 
 
 55 
 
 4 
 
 43 
 
 5 
 
 35 
 
 33 
 
 68 
 
 34 
 
 107 
 
 10 
 
 119 
 
 3 
 
 103 
 
 13 
 
 141 
 
 5 
 
 89 
 
 6 
 
 62 
 
 9 
 
 138 
 
 8 
 
 76 
 
 10 
 
 112 
 
 6 
 
 32 
 
 6 
 
 139 
 
 9 
 
 119 
 
 33 
 
 143 
 
 8 
 
 86 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 99 
 
 in; 
 
 17 
 
 136 
 
 1 
 
 144 
 
 12 
 
 118 
 
 8 
 
 105 
 
 22 
 
 8 
 
 11 
 
 27 
 
 4 
 
 106 
 
 5 
 
 68 
 
 2 
 
Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 89 
 
 4 
 
 50 
 
 13 
 
 119 
 
 8 
 
 26 
 
 7 
 
 68 
 
 23 
 
 85 
 
 6 
 
 1 
 
 1 
 
 126 
 
 6 
 
 33 
 
 18 
 
 32 
 
 12 
 
 102 
 
 20 
 
 30 
 
 12 
 
 58 
 
 5 
 
 78 
 
 6 
 
 67 
 
 2 
 
 118 
 
 >1-1 
 
 144 
 
 14 
 
 74 
 
 18 
 
 14 
 
 lj 
 
 53 
 
 If 
 
 109 
 
 27 
 
 105 
 
 45 
 
 2 02 
 
 21 
 
 64 
 
 4 
 
 78 
 
 7 
 
 108 
 
 Q 
 
 94 
 
 13 
 
 60 
 
 5 
 
 144 
 
 13 
 
 119 
 
 75 
 
 104 
 
 28 
 
 48 
 
 13 
 
 34 
 
 7 
 
 10 
 
 15 
 
 113 
 
 9 
 
 55 
 
 23 
 
 80 
 
 13 
 
 79 
 
 2 
 
 110 
 
 7 
 
 107 
 
 35 
 
 102 
 
 28 
 
 72 
 
 16 
 
 77 
 
 17 
 
 45 
 
 12 
 
 INDEX. 400 
 
 That I thy seed establish shall 
 That I to eat the flesh of bulls 
 That I will keep thy statutes all 
 That 1 with voice of thanksgiving 
 That in the blood of enemies 
 That in thee may thy people joy 
 That man hath perfect blessedness 
 That man, who bearing precious seed 
 That men may know, That thou to whom. 
 That nation blessed is whose God 
 That of the mournful prisoner 
 That sing thy praise my glory may 
 That so she may not hear the voice 
 That so the race which was to come 
 That so thy way upon the earth 
 That stone is made head corner-stone 
 
 ; rong our oxen be for work 
 That th' enemy reproached hath 
 
 , > That there is not a God, the fool 
 
 That thereby they may know, that tliiS 
 That they his statutes might observe 
 That they In Zion" may declare 
 That fchey may at the perfect man 
 That they might set their hope in God 
 Tha4 those who thy beloved are 
 That thou may'st give him rest from days 
 That thy beloved people may 
 That to afford all kind of store 
 That very right thy judgments are 
 That v/hich thou givest unto them 
 That ye may tell posterity 
 
 2 :1 of the Lord encamps 
 The arm break of the wicked man 
 The barren woman house to keep 
 The bloody and deceitful man 
 
 r who from the forest comes 
 The bodies of thy servants they 
 The brook that runneth in the way 
 The burnt and parched wilderness 
 The children of thy servants shall 
 The city shall be flourishing 
 The clouds in water forth were pour'd 
 The daughter there of Tyre shall be 
 2M 
 
410 INDEX. 
 
 The days of old to mind I call'd 
 
 The dead, nor who to silence go 
 
 The doctrine of thy holy word 
 
 The dreadful fierceness of thy wrath 
 
 Th' earth, as affrighted, then did shake 
 
 The earth belongs unto the Lord 
 
 The earth thou hast established 
 
 The earth thou visit'st, wat'ring it 
 
 The earth to tremble thou hast made 
 
 Th' eternal Lord doth reign as king 
 
 The eyes of all things wait on thee 
 
 The face of God is set against 
 
 The fire consum'd their choice young men 
 
 The firm foundation of the earth 
 
 The floods, Lord, have lifted up 
 
 The fowls are all to mo well known 
 
 The free-will off 'rings of my mouth 
 
 The glorious and mighty Lord 
 
 The glory of the mighty Lord 
 
 The habitation of thy house 
 
 The haters of the Lord, to him 
 
 The heathen are sunk in the pit 
 
 The heathen people under us 
 
 The heathen rag'd tumultuously 
 
 The heathen thou rebuked hast 
 
 The heav'ns are thine, thou for thine own 
 
 The heavens by the word of God 
 
 The heav'ns declare his righteousness 
 
 The heav'ns God's glory do declare 
 
 The idols of the nations 
 
 The judgments of thy mouth each one 
 
 The just inherit shall the land 
 
 The just shall flourish in his days 
 
 The king, in thy great strength, Lord 
 
 The king's strength also judgment loves 
 
 The kings of Tarshish and the Ifllefl 
 
 The land in plenty brought forth frogs 
 
 The Leviathan's head thou break'st 
 
 The lions young may hungry be 
 
 The lofty mountains tor wild goats 
 
 Tho lofty mountains shall bring forth 
 
 The Lord almighty, and his strength 
 
 The Lord did hear, and waxed wroth 
 The Lord did plant the ear of man 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 77 
 
 5 
 
 115 
 
 17 
 
 147 
 
 19 
 
 88 
 
 16 
 
 18 
 
 7 
 
 24 
 
 1 
 
 119 
 
 90 
 
 65 
 
 9 
 
 60 
 
 2 
 
 99 
 
 1 
 
 145 
 
 15 
 
 34 
 
 16 
 
 78 
 
 63 
 
 102 
 
 25 
 
 93 
 
 3 
 
 50 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 108 
 
 110 
 
 5 
 
 104 
 
 31 
 
 26 
 
 8. 
 
 81 
 
 15 
 
 9 
 
 15 
 
 47 
 
 3 
 
 46 
 
 6 
 
 9 
 
 5 
 
 89 
 
 11 
 
 33 
 
 6 
 
 97 
 
 6 
 
 19 
 
 1 
 
 135 
 
 15 
 
 119 
 
 13 
 
 37 
 
 29 
 
 72 
 
 7 
 
 21 
 
 1 
 
 99 
 
 4 
 
 72 
 
 10 
 
 105 
 
 30 
 
 74 
 
 14 
 
 34 
 
 10 
 
 104 
 
 18 
 
 7:; 
 
 3 
 
 105 
 
 4 
 
 78 
 
 21 
 
 94 
 
 9 
 
INDEX. 411 
 
 1 The Lord did say unto my Lord 
 
 8 The Lord doth give the blind their sight 
 
 1 The Lord doth reign, and clothed is he 
 
 7 The Lord doth take my part with them 
 13 The Lord from heav'n sees and beholds 
 13 The Lord God also in the heav'ns 
 
 2 The Lord God his salvation 
 
 8 The Lord he shall the people judge 
 11 The Lord himself did give the word 
 
 4 The Lord himself hath made an oath 
 
 11 The Lord in truth to David sware 
 2 The Lord in Zion great and high 
 
 16 The Lord is by thy judgment known 
 
 18 The Lord is ever nigh to them 
 8 The Lord is good and gracious 
 
 7 The Lord is just in all his ways 
 1G The Lord is king through ages all 
 
 8 The Lord is very gracious 
 
 9 The Lord Jehovah unto all 
 
 6 The Lord lifts up the meek ; and casts 
 
 4 The Lord my God my helper is 
 
 7 The Lord of hosts upon our side 
 
 12 The Lord of us hath mindful been 
 
 5 The Lord our God exalt on high 
 
 8 The Lord our God is merciful 
 
 12 The Lord praise, Jerusalem 
 
 19 The Lord prepared hath his throne 
 
 20 The Lord preserves all who him love 
 19 The Lord shall hear and them afflict 
 40 The Lord shall help and them deliver 
 
 7 The Lord shall keep thy soul ; he shall 
 
 2 The Lord shall out of Zion send 
 
 10 The Ltfrd shall reign for evermore 
 
 10 The Lord sits on the floods; the Lord 
 
 13 The Lord, the God of Israel 
 
 5 The Lord thee keep 3 ; the Lord thy shade 
 
 2 The Lord upon the sons of men 
 28 The Lord will light my candle so 
 
 3 The Lord within her palaces 
 
 1 The Lord's my light and saving health 
 
 1 The Lord's my shepherd, I '11 not want 
 
 7 The Lord's my strength and shield, my heart 
 
 3 The Lord's voice on the waters is 
 
 4 The lot of our inheritance 
 
412 INDEX. 
 
 The man that walketh uprightly 
 
 The meek and lowly he will guide 
 
 The meek shall eat and shall be fill'd 
 
 The mem'ry of thy goodness great 
 
 The men that are puff'd up with pride 
 
 The men that in the gate do sit 
 
 The men whose hearts with pride are stuff'd 
 
 The mighty God the Lord hath spoke 
 
 The mighty Lord is on my side 
 
 The moon and stars to rule by night 
 
 The mountains vail'd were with its shade 
 
 The mouths of vile deceitful men 
 
 The name of God I with a song 
 
 The nations joining all in one 
 
 The nations of Canaan 
 
 The north and south from thee alone 
 
 The people then of Israel 
 
 The people's poor ones he shall judge 
 
 The plowers plow'd upon my back 
 
 The poor man and the indigent 
 
 The praises of the Lord our God 
 
 The praises of thy wonders, Lord 
 
 The prayer of the destitute 
 
 The princes of the people are 
 
 The proud for me a snare have hid 
 
 The proud have digged pita for me 
 
 The right hand of the mighty Lord 
 
 The righteous cry unto the Lord 
 
 The righteous shall it see, and fear 
 
 The righteous when he vengeance sees 
 
 The red of their inheritance 
 
 The sea, by thy gn a1 pow'r, to pan 
 
 The secret of the Lord is with 
 
 The shield of thy salvation 
 
 The sons of Kphraim. who DOT DOWfl 
 
 Tin.' Bpearman'a host, the multi 
 The statutes of the Lord are ri 
 The storm is changed into a calm 
 Tin- stranger's Bhield, I Btay 
 
 'I'lir sun doth rise, and home they lloek 
 
 The Bure decree l will d 
 
 The trees of God are full of 
 The troubles thai afflicl 
 
 The voice hear of my humble prayi'S 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 15 
 
 2 
 
 25 
 
 9 
 
 22 
 
 26 
 
 145 
 
 7 
 
 119 
 
 69 
 
 69 
 
 12 
 
 119 
 
 51 
 
 50 
 
 1 
 
 118 
 
 6 
 
 136 
 
 9 
 
 80 
 
 10 
 
 109 
 
 2 
 
 69 
 
 30 
 
 118 
 
 10 
 
 78 
 
 55 
 
 89 
 
 12 
 
 105 
 
 23 
 
 72 
 
 4 
 
 129 
 
 3 
 
 72 
 
 13 
 
 78 
 
 4 
 
 89 
 
 5 
 
 102 
 
 17 
 
 47 
 
 9 
 
 140 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 85 
 
 118 
 
 16 
 
 34 
 
 17 
 
 52 
 
 6 
 
 58 
 
 10 
 
 74 
 
 2 
 
 74 
 
 13 
 
 25 
 
 It 
 
 18 
 
 35 
 
 78 
 
 9 
 
 68 
 
 30 
 
 19 
 
 8 
 
 L01 
 
 29 
 
 lit; 
 
 9 
 
 101 
 
 29 
 
 2 
 
 7 
 
 iiil 
 
 16 
 
 34 
 
 19 
 
Tsal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 24 
 
 5 
 
 18 
 
 15 
 
 77 
 
 16 
 
 
 
 .).) 
 
 1 
 
 106 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 27 
 
 25 
 
 10 
 
 111 
 
 2 
 
 37 
 
 21 
 
 37 
 
 14 
 
 10 
 
 2 
 
 36 
 
 1 
 
 58 
 
 3 
 
 10 
 
 3 
 
 37 
 
 12 
 
 112 
 
 20 
 
 10 
 
 4 
 
 106 
 
 7 
 
 119 
 
 43 
 
 119 
 
 72 
 
 12 
 
 6 
 
 19 
 
 14 
 
 93 
 
 1 
 
 145 
 
 10 
 
 71 
 
 22 
 
 18 
 
 1 
 
 139 
 
 14 
 
 138 
 
 1 
 
 49 
 
 14 
 
 79 
 
 3 
 
 73 
 
 7 
 
 83 
 
 16 
 
 21 
 
 10 
 
 107 
 
 12 
 
 105 
 
 25 
 
 119 
 
 70 
 
 115 
 
 4 
 
 49 
 
 11 
 
 136 
 
 21 
 
 135 
 
 18 
 
 22 
 
 13 
 
 49 
 
 8 
 
 5S 
 
 6 
 
 78 
 
 •17 
 
 INDEX. 413 
 
 The voice of the Eternal doth 
 The water's channels then were seen 
 The waters, Lord, perceived thee 
 The waters of the seas he brings 
 The waters ovcrwhelm'd their foes 
 The way of thy commandments 
 The whole paths of the Lord our God 
 The whole works of the Lord our God 
 The wicked borrows, but the same 
 The wicked have drawn out the sword 
 The wicked in his loftiness 
 The wicked man's transgression 
 The wicked men estranged are 
 The wicked of his heart's desire 
 The wicked plots against the just 
 The wicked shall it see, and fret 
 The wicked through his pride of face 
 The wonders great which thou, O Lord 
 
 ■ rd of truth out of my mouth 
 The word that cometh from thy mouth 
 The words of God are words most pure 
 The words which from my mouth proceed 
 The world is also 'stablished 
 Thee all thy works shall praise, O Lord 
 Thee ev'n thy truth. I '11 also praise 
 Thee will I love, O Lord, my strength 
 Thee will 1 praise, for fearfully 
 Thee will I praise with all my heart 
 Their : i their dwelling shall 
 
 Their blood about Jerusalem 
 Their eyes stand out with fat; they have 
 Their faces lill with shame, O Lord 
 Their fruit from earth thou shalt destroy 
 Their heart lie did bring down with grief 
 Their heart he turned to envy 
 Their hearts, thro' worldly ease and wealth 
 Their idols silver are and gold 
 
 tward thought is, that their house 
 Their land in heritage to have 
 Their makers are like them; so are 
 Their mouths they open'd wide on me 
 Their soul's redemption precious is 
 Their teeth, < I < tod, within their mouth 
 Their vines with hail, their sycamores 
 2 M L> 
 
414 INDEX. 
 
 Them also in a way to walk 
 Them slay not, lest my folk forget 
 Then are they glad, because at rest 
 Then at God's presence shook the earth 
 Then be not like the horse or mule 
 Then did I beat them small as dust 
 Then did I say, that surely this 
 Then flesh as thick as dust he made 
 Then had the waters, swelling high 
 Then harden not your hearts, as in 
 Then let the foe pursue and take 
 Then of the King desir'd shall bo 
 Then Phineas rose, and justice did' 
 Then righteous offnngs shall thee please 
 Then said he, he would them destroy 
 Then say I, What is man, that lie 
 Then sent the king, and did command 
 Then shall the earth yield her increase 
 Then to the Lord these were my words 
 Then will I teach thy way unto 
 Then will I to G-od's altar go 
 Then with integrity of heart 
 There arrows of the bow he brake 
 There fallen are they, and ruined 
 There fear'd they much ; fur (Jod is with 
 There is no speech nor tongue to which 
 There ships go, there thou mak'st to play 
 There sow they fields, and vineyards plant 
 Therefore I wish that peace may still 
 Therefore in desert them to slay 
 Therefore the earth did open wide 
 Therefore the ends of all the earth 
 Therefore their pride like to a chain 
 Therefore to thee will 1 give thanks 
 Therefore onto his tabernacle 
 These that were stout of heart arc spoil'd 
 These things thou wiekedty hast done 
 These workers of iniquity 
 They also bitter gall did give 
 
 >■ They altogether filthy are 
 
 They ask'd and he brought quails: with I 
 
 They brak • I 
 
 They by the mountains 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 107 
 
 7 
 
 59 
 
 11 
 
 107 
 
 " 30 
 
 68 
 
 8 
 
 32 
 
 9 
 
 18 
 
 42 
 
 77 
 
 10 
 
 78 
 
 27 
 
 124 
 
 5 
 
 95 
 
 8 
 
 7 
 
 5 
 
 45 
 
 11 
 
 106 
 
 30 
 
 51 
 
 19 
 
 106 
 
 23 
 
 8 
 
 4 
 
 105 
 
 20 
 
 67 
 
 6 
 
 40 
 
 7 
 
 50 
 
 13 
 
 43 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 7 
 
 76 
 
 3 
 
 36 
 
 12 
 
 14 
 
 5 
 
 19 
 
 3 
 
 104 
 
 26 
 
 107 
 
 37 
 
 122 
 
 7 
 
 106 
 
 26 
 
 106 
 
 17 
 
 65 
 
 5 
 
 73 
 
 6 
 
 18 
 
 49 
 
 27 
 
 6 
 
 76 
 
 5 
 
 50 
 
 21 
 
 53 
 
 4 
 
 69 
 
 21 
 
 14 
 
 3 
 
 53 
 
 3 
 
 105 
 
 40 
 
 78 
 
 10 
 
 104 
 
 8 
 
18 
 
 41 
 
 56 
 
 2 
 
 55 
 
 10 
 
 109 
 
 3 
 
 106 
 
 21 
 
 78 
 
 42 
 
 65 
 
 12 
 
 74 
 
 7 
 
 109 
 
 4 
 
 78 
 
 30 
 
 124 
 
 3 
 
 64 
 
 6 
 
 125 
 
 1 
 
 72 
 
 9 
 
 91 
 
 12 
 
 89 
 
 16 
 
 82 
 
 5 
 
 34 
 
 5 
 
 18 
 
 18 
 
 126 
 
 2 
 
 19 
 
 10 
 
 40 
 
 12 
 
 107 
 
 26 
 
 62 
 
 4 
 
 107 
 
 27 
 
 69 
 
 4 
 
 71 
 
 11 
 
 73 
 
 9 
 
 45 
 
 15 
 
 22 
 
 31 
 
 37 
 
 19 
 
 72 
 
 5 
 
 119 
 
 87 
 
 107 
 
 42 
 
 69 
 
 4 
 
 106 
 
 28 
 
 9 
 
 17 
 
 36 
 
 8 
 
 45 
 
 5 
 
 139 
 
 16 
 
 21 
 
 8 
 
 145 
 
 16 
 
 74 
 
 16 
 
 INDEX. 415 
 
 They compass'd me about ; I say 
 They cried out, but there was none 
 They daily would me swallow up 
 They day and night upon the walls 
 They did beset me round about 
 They did forget the mighty God 
 They did not call to mind his pow'r 
 They drop upon the pastures wide 
 They fired have thy sanctuary 
 They for my love became my foes 
 They from their lust had not estrang'd 
 They had us swallow'd quick, when as 
 They have search'd out iniquities 
 They in the Lord that firmly trust 
 They in the wilderness that dwell 
 They in their hands shall bear thee up 
 They in thy name shall all the day 
 They know not, nor will understand 
 They look'd to him and lighten'd were 
 They me prevented in the day 
 They 'mong the heathen said, The Lord 
 They more than gold, yea much fine gold 
 They more than hairs are on mine head 
 They mount to heav'n, then to the depths 
 They only plot to cast him down 
 They reel and stagger like one drunk 
 They run, and without fault in me 
 They said, God leaves him : him pursue 
 They set their mouth against the heav'ns 
 They shall be brought with gladness great 
 They shall come, and they shall declare 
 They shall not be asham'd when they 
 They shall thee fear while sun and moon 
 They so consum'd me that on earth 
 They that are righteous shall rejoice 
 They that would me destroy, and are 
 They unto Baal-Peor did 
 They who are wicked into hell 
 They with the fatness of thy house 
 Thine arrows sharply pierce the hearts 
 Thine eyes my substance did behold 
 Thine hand shall all those men find out 
 Thine hand thou op'nest lib'rally 
 Thine only is the day, O Lord 
 
416 INDEX. 
 
 Things glorious are said of thee 
 
 Things marvellous he brought to pass 
 
 Think on the works that he hath done 
 
 This grief 1 have, because thy wrath 
 
 This is the day God made, in it 
 
 This is the gate of God, by it 
 
 This is the generation 
 
 This man did trust in God, that he 
 
 This to the Lord a sacrifice 
 
 This vineyard which thine own right hand 
 
 This word of thine my comfort is 
 
 Those in the utmost parts that dwell 
 
 Those men that do without a cause 
 
 Those people blessed arc who bo 
 
 Those that are broken in their heart 
 
 Those that be princes great shall then 
 
 Those that do lying vanities 
 
 Those that to me are enemies 
 
 Those that within the house of God 
 
 Those workers of iniquity 
 
 Thou all his hedges hast broke down 
 
 Thou 'rt from thy temple dreadful, Lord 
 
 Thou answerst them, Lord our God 
 
 Thou art my Father, he shall cry 
 
 Thou art my God, I '11 thee exalt 
 
 Thou art my hiding-place, thou shaft 
 
 Thou art my King ; for Jacob, Lord 
 
 Thou art the God that wonders do'st 
 
 Thou as a vesture shalt them change 
 
 Thou dav'st tli«.' fountain and tin 1 Mood 
 
 Thou darkness mak'st, 'tis night ; then beasts 
 
 Thou didst it cover with the deep 
 
 Thou didst mo answer in the day 
 
 Thou dost nnto destruction 
 
 ThOU fairer art than sons of men 
 
 Thou from the womb didst hold mo up 
 
 Thou gracious to the gracious art 
 
 Thou hast a bound unto them set 
 
 Thou hast an arm that's full of pow'r 
 
 Thou hast bestowed upon him 
 
 Thou hast eaus'd men ride o'er our heads 
 
 Thou hast it seen ; for their mischief 
 
 Thou hast me laid in lowest pit 
 
 Thou hast, Lord, most glorious 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 87 
 
 3 
 
 78 
 
 12 
 
 105 
 
 5 
 
 38 
 
 3 
 
 118 
 
 24 
 
 118 
 
 20 
 
 24 
 
 6 
 
 22 
 
 8 
 
 69 
 
 31 
 
 80 
 
 15 
 
 119 
 
 50 
 
 65 
 
 8 
 
 G9 
 
 4 
 
 144 
 
 15 
 
 147 
 
 Q 
 
 68 
 
 31 
 
 31 
 
 6 
 
 41 
 
 5 
 
 92 
 
 13 
 
 14 
 
 4 
 
 89 
 
 40 
 
 68 
 
 35 
 
 99 
 
 8 
 
 89 
 
 26 
 
 118 
 
 28 
 
 32 
 
 7 
 
 44 
 
 4 
 
 77 
 
 14 
 
 102 
 
 26 
 
 74 
 
 15 
 
 104 
 
 20 
 
 104 
 
 6 
 
 138 
 
 3 
 
 90 
 
 3 
 
 45 
 
 2 
 
 71 
 
 6 
 
 18 
 
 25 
 
 134 
 
 9 
 
 89 
 
 13 
 
 21 
 
 2 
 
 66 
 
 12 
 
 10 
 
 14 
 
 88 
 
 G 
 
 68 
 
 18 
 
Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 88 
 
 8 
 
 119 
 
 21 
 
 68 
 
 18 
 
 89 
 
 42 
 
 89 
 
 39 
 
 104 
 
 29 
 
 76 
 
 7 
 
 71 
 
 20 
 
 139 
 
 19 
 
 46 
 
 7 
 
 119 
 
 73 
 
 18 
 
 43 
 
 80 
 
 6 
 
 44 
 
 •10 
 
 119 
 
 57 
 
 85 
 
 2 
 
 17 
 
 3 
 
 102 
 
 13 
 
 2 
 
 9 
 
 102 
 
 26 
 
 128 
 
 5 
 
 91 
 
 5 
 
 118 
 
 13 
 
 48 
 
 7 
 
 80 
 
 5 
 
 21 
 
 12 
 
 85 
 
 3 
 
 119 
 
 118 
 
 16 
 
 11 
 
 73 
 
 24 
 
 138 
 
 6 
 
 46 
 
 2 
 
 138 
 
 7 
 
 119 
 
 109 
 
 68 
 
 13 
 
 90 
 
 10 
 
 49 
 
 13 
 
 106 
 
 29 
 
 105 
 
 15 
 
 73 
 
 21 
 
 74 
 
 8 
 
 68 
 
 10 
 
 31 
 
 16 
 
 94 
 
 5 
 
 INDEX. 417 
 
 Thou hast put far from me my friends 
 Thou hast rebuk'd the cursed proud 
 Thou hast received gifts for men 
 Thou hast set up his foes' right hand 
 Thou hast thy servant's covenant 
 Thou hid'st thy face, they troubled are 
 Thou, Lord, ev'n thou art he that should 
 Thou, Lord, who great adversities 
 Thou, Lord, wilt sure the wicked slay 
 Thou lovest right, and hatest ill 
 Thou mad'st and fashion'dst me ; thy laws 
 Thou mad'st me free from people's strife 
 Thou mak'st us a strife unto 
 Thou mak'st us from the enemy 
 Thou my sure portion art alone 
 Thou pardoned thy people hast 
 Thou prov'dst mine heart, thou visit'dst me 
 Thou shalt arise, and mercy have 
 Thou shalt, as with a weighty rod 
 Thou shalt for evermore endure 
 Thou shalt Jerusalem's good behold 
 Thou shalt not need to be afraid 
 Thou sore hast thrust, that I might fall 
 Thou Tarshish ships with east-wind brak'st 
 Thou tears of sorrow giv'st to them 
 Thou therefore shalt make them turn back 
 Thou ^ook'st off all thine ire and turn'dst 
 Thou tread'st down all that love to stray 
 Thou wilt me show the path of life 
 Thou, with thy counsel, while I live 
 Though God be high, yet he respects 
 Though hills amidst the seas be cast 
 Though I in midst of trouble walk 
 Though still my soul be in my hand 
 Though ye have lain among the pots 
 Threescore and ten years do sum up 
 Thus brutish folly plainly is 
 Thus, by their lewd inventions 
 Thus did he say, Touch ye not those 
 Thus grieved was my heart in mo 
 Thus said they in their hearts, Let us 
 Thy congregation then did mako 
 Thy countenance to shine do thou 
 Thy folk they break in pieces, Lord 
 
418 INDEX. 
 
 Thy foot lie '11 not lot slide ; nor will 
 
 Thy former loving-kindnesses 
 
 Thy fury pour thou out on them 
 
 Thy God commands thy strength; make strong 
 
 Thy goings they have seen, God 
 
 Thy hand did drive the heathen out 
 
 Thy hand, cv n thy right hand of might 
 
 Thy judgments righteous, Lord 
 
 Thy justice and salvation 
 
 Thy kindness which most loving is 
 
 Thy kingdom shall for ever stand 
 
 Thy loving-kindness to show forth 
 
 Thy loving-kindness unto them 
 
 Thy mercies, that most bender are 
 
 Thy mercy, Lord, is in the heav'ns 
 
 Thy mouth to evil thou dost •. 
 
 Thy name by night, Lord, I did mind 
 
 Thy name, 6 Lord, shall still endure 
 
 Thy name remember'd I will make 
 
 Thy people thou didst safely lead 
 
 Thy precepts I will ne 'er (or 
 
 Thy quick'ning Spirit thou se&d'st forth 
 
 Thy righteousness is righteousness 
 
 Thy righteousness shall also be 
 
 Thy servant also bring thou not 
 
 Thy statutes, Lord, arc wonderful 
 
 Thy tender mercies, Lord, from me 
 
 Thy testimonies and thy laws 
 
 Thy testimonies ev'ry one 
 
 Thy thunder's v> the heav'n 
 
 Thy tongue mischievous calumnies 
 Thy way is in the se;i. and in 
 
 Thy ways, Lord, sh >w; teach me thy paths 
 Thy wile shall as a fruitful vine 
 
 wondrous lo\ inir-kindness show 
 
 Thy w ■ is, Lord 
 
 Thy word I in my heart have hid 
 Thy word i> to niv G el a lamp 
 Thy word 's mOSt pun-: then-tore on it 
 Thy wrath and indignation 
 
 . it one submit himself 
 Till for the Lord a place I find 
 
 'T Lb M a sword within mv 1- 1 
 
 T is lull of mixture; lie pours forth 
 
 Tsal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 121 
 
 3 
 
 89 
 
 49 
 
 69 
 
 24 
 
 68 
 
 28 
 
 .68 
 
 24 
 
 44 
 
 2 
 
 74 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 52 
 
 71 
 
 15 
 
 40 
 
 10 
 
 45 
 
 13 
 
 92 
 
 2 
 
 36 
 
 |0 
 
 45 
 
 6 
 
 36 
 
 5 
 
 50 
 
 19 
 
 119 
 
 55 
 
 135 
 
 12 
 
 45 
 
 7 
 
 77 
 
 20 
 
 119 
 
 93 
 
 104 
 
 30 
 
 119 
 
 142 
 
 25 
 
 28 
 
 143 
 
 2 
 
 119 
 
 129 
 
 40 
 
 11 
 
 119 
 
 168 
 
 93 
 
 5 
 
 77 
 
 18 
 
 52 
 
 2 
 
 77 
 
 19 
 
 25 
 
 4 
 
 128 
 
 3 
 
 17 
 
 7 
 
 119 
 
 89 
 
 119 
 
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 119 
 
 126 
 
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 2 
 
 119 
 
 121 
 
 147 
 
 20 
 
 78 
 
 54 
 
 40 
 
 8 
 
 149 
 
 7 
 
 68 
 
 4 
 
 136 
 
 17 
 
 136 
 
 7 
 
 68 
 
 33 
 
 95 
 
 5 
 
 122 
 
 5 
 
 81 
 
 5 
 
 10 
 
 18 
 
 33 
 
 5 
 
 145 
 
 12 
 
 71 
 
 7 
 
 2 
 
 2 
 
 141 
 
 4 
 
 92 
 
 1 
 
 16 
 
 3 
 
 41 
 
 6 
 
 92 
 
 15 
 
 31 
 
 18 
 
 103 
 
 8 
 
 25 
 
 1 
 
 28 
 
 1 
 
 69 
 
 19 
 
 75 
 
 1 
 
 85 
 
 9 
 
 74 
 
 3 
 
 77 
 
 15 
 
 119 
 
 48 
 
 25 
 
 15 
 
 119 
 
 143 
 
 3 46 
 
 3 
 
 62 
 
 10 
 
 85 
 
 10 
 
 119 
 
 39 
 
 119 
 
 37 
 
 80 
 
 19 
 
 80 
 
 7 
 
 80 
 
 3 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 'T is time thou work, Lord ; for they have 
 
 'T is vain for you to rise betimes 
 
 To all men I have judgment done 
 
 To any nation never he 
 
 To borders of his sanctuary 
 
 To do thy will I take delight 
 
 To execute the vengeance due 
 
 To God sing, to his name sing praise 
 
 To him great kings who pverthrew 
 
 To him that made the great lights shine 
 
 To him that ride3 on heav'ns of heav'ns 
 
 To him the spacious sea belongs 
 
 To Isr'el's testimony, there 
 
 To Joseph this a testimony 
 
 To judge the fatherless, and those 
 
 To judgment, and to righteousness 
 
 To make the sons of men to know 
 
 To many I a wonder am 
 
 To plot against the Lord, and his 
 
 To practise wicked works with men 
 
 To render thanks unto the Lord 
 
 To saints on earth, to th' excellent 
 
 To see me if he comes, he speaks 
 
 To show that upright is the Lord 
 
 To silence put the lying lips 
 
 To such as keep his covenant 
 
 To thee I lift my soul, O Lord 
 
 To thee I '11 cry, O Lord, my rock 
 
 To thee is my reproach well known 
 
 To thee, O God, do we give thanks 
 
 To them that fear him, surely near 
 
 To these long desolations 
 
 To thine own people with thine arm 
 
 To thy commandments which 1 lov'd 
 
 Towards the Lord my waiting eyes 
 
 Trouble and anguish have me found 
 
 Trust not in princes, nor man's son 
 
 Trust ye not in oppression 
 
 Truth met with mercy, righteousness 
 
 Turn thou away my fear'd reproach 
 
 Turn thou away my sight and e} r es 
 
 Turn us again, Lord God of hosts 
 
 Turn us again, O God of hosts 
 
 Turn us again, O Lord our God 
 
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422 INDEX. 
 
 Wherefore is it that thou, Lord 
 Wherefore their days in vanity 
 Wherefore unto the Lord my cry 
 Whereof enough to fill his hand 
 Wherewith thy raging enemies 
 Which after in continuance 
 Which covenant he firmly made 
 Which dost the poor set free from him 
 Which for inheritance to them 
 While yet they went from land to land 
 Who being girt with pow'r sets fast 
 Who but the Lord is God? but he 
 Who by his wisdom made heav'na high 
 Who can his errors understand 
 Who covereth the heav'n with clouds 
 Who do of idols boast themselves 
 Who do their tongues with malice whet 
 Who doth all flesh with food relieve 
 Who doth not slander with his tongue 
 Who doth redeem thy life, that thou 
 Who flaming tire his ministers 
 Who follow mischief, they draw nigh 
 Who from the hard and stony rock 
 Who go to sea in ships, ami in 
 Who in their heart mischievous things 
 Who is the man that shall ascend 
 Who knows the power of thy wrath 
 Who made the earth and heav'na high 
 Who of deceit a worker is 
 Who of his chambers doth the beams 
 Who off'reth praise me glorifies 
 Who passing on through Baca's vale 
 Who righteous judgmenl executes 
 Who said, For our possi 88ion 
 Who Seek my soul to spill, shall sink 
 Who will rise up for me against 
 Who with abundance of good things 
 
 Whoe'er they he that in their wealth 
 
 Whom have I in the heav'ns high 
 
 Whose belly with thy treasure hid 
 Whose hands are clean, whose heart is puro 
 Whoso is wise, and will these things 
 Why art thou then east, down, my soul 
 Why do ye leap ye mountains high 
 
 Psal. 
 
 ver. 
 
 10 
 
 1 
 
 78 
 
 33 
 
 30 
 
 8 
 
 129 
 
 7 
 
 89 
 
 51 
 
 139 
 
 16 
 
 105 
 
 9 
 
 as 
 
 10 
 
 78 
 
 55 
 
 105 
 
 13 
 
 65 
 
 6 
 
 18 
 
 31 
 
 136 
 
 5 
 
 19 
 
 12 
 
 147 
 
 8 
 
 97 
 
 7 
 
 64 
 
 3 
 
 136 
 
 25 
 
 15 
 
 3 
 
 103 
 
 4 
 
 104 
 
 4 
 
 119 
 
 150 
 
 114 
 
 8 
 
 107 
 
 23 
 
 140 
 
 2 
 
 24 
 
 3 
 
 90 
 
 11 
 
 146 
 
 6 
 
 101 
 
 7 
 
 104 
 
 3 
 
 50 
 
 23 
 
 84 
 
 6 
 
 146 
 
 7 
 
 83 
 
 12 
 
 63 
 
 9 
 
 94 
 
 16 
 
 103 
 
 5 
 
 49 
 
 6 
 
 7:; 
 
 25 
 
 17 
 
 11 
 
 24 
 
 4 
 
 107 
 
 4:>, 
 
 43 
 
 5 
 
 68 
 
 16 
 
INDEX, 423 
 
 1 Why dost thou boast, mighty man 
 
 12 Why hast thou then most broken down 
 
 13 Why is it that the wicked man 
 
 1 Why rage the heathen ? and vain things 
 
 1 Why say the heathen, Where 's their God 
 
 13 Wilt thou not, who from death me sav'd 
 10 Wilt thou show wonders to the dead 
 
 10 Wisdom's beginning is God's fear 
 
 14 With clouds by day, with light of fire 
 6 With darkness cover thou their way 
 
 13 With flocks the pastures clothed be 
 
 5 With harp, with harp, and voice of psalms 
 
 3 With ill men draw me not away 
 16 With length of days unto his mind 
 
 2 With light, as with a robe, thyself 
 IT With me thy servant in thy grace 
 
 21 Witfi mouth set wide, they 'gainst me said 
 145 With my whole heart I cried, Lord, hear 
 
 58 With my whole heart I did entreat 
 
 22 With perfect hatred thern I hate 
 
 4 With persons vain I have not sat 
 
 2 With silence I as dumb became 
 9 With sinners gather not my soul 
 
 27 With their prince little Benjamin 
 
 4 With them into God's house I went 
 
 21 With whom mine hand shall 'stablish'd be 
 
 6 Within his heart he thus hath said 
 
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 26 Within the congregations 
 
 19 Within the courts of God's own house 
 
 7 Within the pillar of the cloud 
 
 4 Within thy tabernacle I 
 1 Within thy tabernacle, Lord 
 
 5 Wo 's me, that I in Meshech am 
 
 3 Words from his mouth proceeding arc 
 
 ■ Within the congregation great 
 
 7 YP] gates, lift up your heads on hi gb 
 9 Ye gates, lift up your heads, ye 
 
 6 Ye mountains relbre is it 
 
 8 Ye people, bless our God ; aloud 
 8 Ye people place your confidence 
 
 11 Ye righteous, in the Lord bo glad 
 
424 INDEX. 
 
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 2 [ Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice 
 
 Tea, all the mighty kings on earth 
 Yea, all the wicked of the land 
 Yea, darkness liideth not from thee 
 Yea, ev'n mine own familiar friend 
 Yea, ev'n within your very hearts 
 Yea, for thy sake we 're killed all day 
 Yea, happy surely shall he be 
 Yea, he his arrows sent abroad 
 Yea, he shall live, and giv'n to him 
 Yea, I remember will the works 
 Yea, in the righteous ways of God 
 Yea, in the shadow of thy wings 
 Yea, let thou none ashamed be 
 Yea, mercy also unto thee 
 Yea, they despis'd the pleasant land 
 Yea, they that seek my life lay snares 
 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale 
 Yea, turning back they tempted God 
 Yea, what is good, the Lord shall give 
 Yet doth the strength of such old men 
 Yet God is good to Israel 
 Yet God most high they did provoke 
 Yet him the Lord will not forsake 
 Yet I '11 not take my love from him 
 Yet none of these his brother can 
 Yet notwithstanding I have him 
 Yet notwithstanding of all this 
 Yet, notwithstanding suffer'd he 
 Yet say they, God it shall not see 
 Yet sctteth he the poor on high 
 Vet shall the king in God rejoice 
 Yet their affliction he beheld 
 Yet thou my shield and glory art 
 Yet with their mouth they flatter'd him 
 Your hand within God's holy place 
 
 97 8 ZION did hear, and joyful was 
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 8 
 
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 41 
 
 9 
 
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 22 
 
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 72 
 
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 77 
 
 11 
 
 138 
 
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 57 
 
 1 
 
 25 
 
 3 
 
 62 
 
 12 
 
 106 
 
 24 
 
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 12 
 
 23 
 
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 85 
 
 11 
 
 90 
 
 10 
 
 73 
 
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