[Al such psalmes of Dauid as T. Sternehold didde in his life time draw into English metre]

Their studie is corrupt and vaine . not one of them doth good The lord behelde from heauen high the maners of mankinde : and saw not one that sought aboute . his liuing god to finde . Thei went al wide and wer corrupt and truly there was none : That in the world d●d any good , I say there was not one . Did thei know god or worship him , that were so swiftly leade ? My people to deuoure and spoyle , and eate them vp like breade . But thei shal feele a fearful time , when god shal saye to them : Standing amonge the company , of good and righteous men . Ye mockt the counsayle of the port on god when thei did cal : But thei did put their trust in god , and he did helpe them al , But who shal giue th● people helth . and when wilt thou fulfil : The promise made to Israel from out of Sion hil . And turne their thral to libertie , in bonde that long are lad : That Iacob may therein reioyce , and Israel be glad .

Domine quis habitahit . psalme .xv ▪ To those that leade a godly lyfe the Lorde doth promise rest ▪ The fruites of al their fained faith ▪ are liuely here expreste . O Lorde within thy tabernacle , who shal inhabit stil , Or whom wilt thou receiue to rest in thy most holy hill ? The man whose life is vncorrupte , whose works are iust and streight , whose hart doth speake the very truth whose tonge doeth no deceipt . Nor to his neighbour doth none yll in body goodes or name : Ne seketh not to bring his frende , to take rebuke and shame . That in his hart regardeth not malicious wicked men :

That at the last I shal be sure , my fleshe in hope shal rest . Thou wilt not leaue my soule in hel for Lord thou louest me : Nor thou wilt not giue thy holy one , corruption for to see . But rather to the path of life ▪ wilt gladly me restore : For at thy right hande is my ioy , and shal be euermore .

Exauds domine , psalme , xvii . Goddes churche mans doctrine doth despise , his worde alone to trust : The worldly wishe none other wealth , but here to liue at lust O Lord heare out my right request , attende when I complaine : And heare my praier that I put forth with ●ppes that do not faine . And let the iudgement of my cause procede alwaye from thee For thou doest ponder and perceiue , what thing is equitie . Search out and try me in the night and thou shalt nothing finde ; That I haue spoken with my tongue that was not in my minde . But from the wordes of wicked men and pathes peruerse and yll : For loue of thy most holy worde , I haue refrained stil , Then thy pathes that be most pure Lord thou maist me preserue : That in the waye wherein I walke , my steppes may neuer swerue . For I do cal to thee O Lorde , for succour and for ayde : Then here my praier & way right wel the wordes that I haue saide . Be good to those that trust in thee , and in thy faith do stande : But pitie not those that resist , the power of thy right hande . And kepe me Lord as thou woldest kepe , the apple of thyne eye : And vnder couert of thy winges , defende me secretly : From wicked men that trouble me , and dayly me annoye . And from my foes that go aboute , my soule for to destroye : Which flow in their worldly welth so ful and eke so fatte : That in their pride thei do not spare , to speake thei care not what . thei lie in waite where I should passe with craft me to confounde : and musing mischiefes in their minds thei cast their eyes to grounde . Much like a Lion gredely , that woulde his pray embrace : Or lurking like a Lions whelpe , within some secrete place . Up Lord and ouerturne these folke disperse them like a god , Redeme my soule from wicked men , whiche are thy sworde and rod . I meane from worldly men to whom al worldly goodes are rife : That haue no hope nor part of ioye , but in this present life . But of thy store for to be filde , with pleasures to their minde : And to haue children vnto whome , thei may leaue al behinde . But I shal come before thy face , both innocent and cleare : And al my ioy shal be when thou , In glorie shalt appeare .

Celt enarrant . psalme . xix . Al creatures set gods glorye foorth , his worde and law doth fyll : The world through out as hony swete , conu●erting soules from yll . THe heauens and the firmament do wonderously declare : The glory of god omnipotent , his workes and what thei are . Eche day declareth his course , another day to come , And by the night we know likewise , a nightly course to cunne . There is no langage tong , nor spech where their sounde is not heard : In al the earth and coastes thereof , their knowledge is conferde . In them the Lord made royally . a settle for the sunne : Where like a giaunt ioyfully , he might his iourney runne . And al the skie from ende to ende , he compast rounde aboute : No man can hide him from his heate but he wil finde him out . So perfect is the lawe of god his testimonie sure : Conuerting soules and maketh wise , the simple and obscure , Iust is the iugement of the lord , and gladeth heart and minde , Pure his precept and geueth light , to eyes that be ful blinde , The feare of god is very cleane , and doeth endure for euer , the iudgementes of the Lord are true and righteous altogether . And more to be embrast of thee , then fined golde I saye , The hony and the hony combe are not so swete as they By them be al thy seruantes taught to haue thee in regarde : And in performaunce of the same , there shal be great rewarde But Lord what earthly man doeth know , how oft he dooeth offende : then clense my soule from secret sinne my life that I may mende . And kepe me that presumptuous syns , preuaile not ouer me , And then shal I be innocent , and great offences flee . Accept my mouth & eke my harte , my wordes and thoughtes eche one : For my redemer and my strength , O Lord thou art alone .

E●●udi●t te deus . psalme .xx. As god preserued Christ his sonne , in trouble and in thrall : So when we cal vpon the Lorde , he wyll preserue vs all . IN trouble and aduersitie , the Lord wil heare the still : The maiestie of Iacobs God , wil thee defende from yll . And send thee from his holy place , his helpe at euery neede : And so in Sion stablishe thee , and mak thee stronge in dede . Remembring wel the sacrifice , that thou to him hast doen : And doth receiue right thankefully , thine offeringes euerychone . According to thy heartes desier , the Lorde wil geue to thee , And al thy counsaile and deuise , ful wel perfourme wil he , In thy saluacion we reioyce , and magnifie the Lorde : That thy petitions and request , preserued with his worde . the Lord wil his annoynted saue , I know wel by his grace : And send him helth from his right hand out of his holy place . In charettes some put confidence , and some in horses trust : But we remembre God our Lord , that kepeth promise iust . thei fal downe flat , but we do rise , and stande vp stedfastly : Now saue and helpe as Lord & kinge on thee when we do crye .

Domine in virtute . psalme ▪ xxi . Christes kingdome here he doth describe , with his eternal power : All that rise vp , him to resist his right hand shal deuoure . O Lord how ioyful is the king , in thy strength & in thy power : How vehemently doth he reioyce , in the his sauiour . For thou hast geuen vnto him , his godlye hartes desyre , To him thou hast nothing denied , of that he did require . thou didst preuent him with thy giftes and blessinges manifolde : And thou hast set vpon his head , a crowne of perfect golde , and when he asked life of thee , thereof thou madest him sure : to haue longe life , yea such a life , euer should endure . Great is his glory by thy helpe , thy benefite and ayde : Great worship and great honor both , thou hast vpon hym layde . thou wilt geue him filicitie , that never shal decay , And wilth thy chereful countenaunce , wylt comfort him alwaye . For why the king strongly doth trust in God for to preuayle : therefore his goodnes and his grace , wyl not that he shal auayle . But let thine enemies fele thy force , and those that thee withstande , Fynd out thy foes and let theim feele , the power of thy ryght hand . and lyke an ouen burne them Lorde in fyer flame and fume , thyne anger wil destroy them al , and fier wyl them consume . and thou wilt rote out of the earth , theyr fruit that shoulde encrease , And from the number of thy folke , their sede shal ende and cease , For why much mischief did thei muse agaynst thy holy name : Yet did thei faile and had no power , for to performe the same . therefore shalt thou right valiantlye put them to flight and shame : And charge thy bowestringes redily , against thine enemies face . Be thou exalted Lord therefore , in thy strength euery houre : So shal we sing right solempnely , praising thy might and power .

Ad te domine leuani . psalm . xxv . For ayde against her enemies , the faithfull church doth praye : For pacience in aduersitie . and for the perfecte waye . I Lift vp myne harte to thee , my God and guyde most iust : Now suffer me to take no shame , for in thee doe I truste . Let not my foes reioyce , nor make a skorne of me : And let them not be ouerthrowen , that put their trust in thee . Confounded are al suche , whose doinges are but vaine , O lorde therefore thy pathes & waies , declare vnto me plaine . Direct me in thy strength , and teache me I thee praye : Thou art my god and sauioure that helpeth me euery day . thy mercies manifolde , I pray thee Lord remembre , And eke thy pitie plentiful , that doth endure for euer . Remembre not the faultes , and frailtie of my youth , Remembre not how ignoraunte , I haue been of thy truth . Nor after my desertes let me thy mercy finde , But of thyne owne benignitie , Lorde haue me in thy mynde . His mercie is ful swete , his trueth the perfect waye . Therfore the Lord wil geue a lawe , to them that go astraye . For al the waies of God , are truth and mercie both , To them that seeke his testament , the witnesse of his trouth . Now for thy holy name , O Lorde I thee entreate ? To graunt me pardon for my synne , for it is wonderous greate . Who so doth feare the Lord , the Lord doth him directe , To leade his life in such a way as he doth best accepte . His soule shal euermore , in goodnesse dwel and stande , Hys sede and his posteritie , enherite shal the lan●● . To those that feare the Lorde he is a firmament : And vnto them he doth declare , his wil and testament . My eares and eke my harte , to him I wil aduaunce : that pluckte my feete out of th● snare , of wilful ignoraunce . With mercy me beholde , to thee I make my mone : For I am poore and solitarie , comfortlesse alone . The troubles of my harte , are multiplied in deede : Bring me out of this miserie , necessitie and neede . Beholde my pouertie , mine anguishe and my paine , Remit my sinne and mine offence , and make me cleane againe , O Lord beholde my foes , how they do stil encrease , Pursuyng me with deadly hate , that faine would liue in pease . Preserue and kepe my soule , and eke deliuer me : And let me not be ouerthrowen , because I trust in thee , The iust and innocent , by me do sticke and stande , Because I loke for to receyue , my succour at thy hande . Deliuer Lord thy folke , that be of thy beliefe : Deliuer Lord thine Israel , from al his paine and griefe .

Ad te domine clamabo . Psalm. xxvii This Psalme setteth out the Phariseis . with flatryng hartes vncleane : And sheweth how god is all our strength by Christ our onely meane O Lord I cal to thee for helpe , and if thou me forsake : I shal be likened vnto them , that fal into the lake . The voice of thy supliaunt heare , that vnto thee doth crie : When I lift vp my hart and handes , vnto the heauens hie . Repute not me among the sorte , of wicked and peruerte : that speke right faire vnto their frends and thinke ful yl in hearte . According to their handie worke , as thei deserue in deede : And after their inuencions , let them receiue their meede . Thei not regard the workes of god his lawe ne yet his lore : therfore will he their workes & them destroye for euermore . To render thankes vnto the Lord how great a cause haue I ? My voyce , my praier , & my complaint that heard so willinglye . He is my sheilde and fortitude ? my buckler in distresse : My hope , my helpe , my heartes relief , my songe shal hym confesse . He is our strength and our defence our enemies to resist : The health and the saluacion of his elect by Christ . Thy people and thine heritage , thy blessed worde preserue : Extol thy floke with faithful foode , that thei may neuer swerue .

Aff●rte domino . psalm . xxxix . As Dauid dyd the temple decke wyth yearthly Sacrifice : So Christes churche with spirituall gyltes . Ye must adorne lyke wyse . GEue to the Lorde ye potentates , and Princes of the worlde : Ye rambes that guide the christen flocke geue laude vnto the Lorde . Geue glory to his holy name , and honour him alone : Worship him in his maiestie , within his holy throne . His voice doth rule the waters al , euen as him selfe doth please : He doth prepare the thunder clappes , and gouerneth al the seas . Of vertue is the voyce of God , and wondrous excellent : Of ful great purpose and effecte , and much magnificent . His voice doth breake in Libanus the Cedre trees ful longe . which for their hyghnes are comparde , to mightie men and strong . whom god wil strike with fearefulnesse , and make them al as milde As calues that come to sacrifice , or vnicorns ful wilde . His voyce deuideth flames of fier , and shaketh the wildernesse : He maketh the desert quake for feare that called is Cades . His voice doth make the wild harts tame and maketh the couert plaine : And his temple euery man . his glory doth proclaime . He stayed the rage of Noes floud , and stopped the read sea . And kepeth his seate as lord and king in his eternitie . the lord doth giue his people power , in vertue to encrease : The lord doth blesse his people , with euerlastinge pease .

Beati quorum . psalme .xxxii. God promiseth saluation . to the repentaunt hart : Of his mere mercy and hys grace . not for the mans deserte . THe man is blest whose wickednes , the Lord hath cleane remitted , And he whose sinne & wretchednes , is hid also and couered And blest is he to whom the Lorde imputeth not his sinne : Which in his heart hath hid no guile , nor fraude is found therein . For whiles that I kept close my syn in silence and constrainte : My bones did waste & weare away , with dayly mone and plainte . For night and day thy hand on me so greuous was and smarte : that al my bloud and humours moist , to drinesse did conuerte But when I had confest my faultes and shroue me in thy sight : My selfe accusing of my sinne , thou diddest forgeue me quite . Let euery good man pray therefore , and thanke the Lorde in time : and then the floudes of euil thoughtes shal haue no power of him . When trouble and aduersitie , do compasse me about : Thou art my refuge and my ioye , and thou doest ridde me out . I shal enstruct thee , saith the Lord how thou shalt walke and serue . And bend mine eyes vpon thy wayes , and so shal thee preserue . Be not therefore so ignoraunt , as is the asse and mule : whose mouth without a raigne or bit , ye can not guide or rule . For many be the miseries , that wicked men sustaine : Yet vnto them that trust in God , his goodnes doth remaine . Be mery therefore in the Lorde , ye iust lift vp your voyce : And ye of pure and perfecte hearte , be glad and eke reioyce .

Benedicam dominum . psalme .xxiiii. The prophet Dauid prayseth god ▪ warning vs to forbeare . From euil , and exhorteth vs to liue in goodly feare . I Wil geue laude and honour bothe vnto the Lorde alwayes : And eke my mouth for euermore , shal speake vnto his praise . I do delight to laude the Lorde , in soule and eke in voyce : That simple men that suffer paine : may here and so reioyce . therfore se that ye magnifie , With me the liuing Lorde : And let vs now exalt his name together with one accorde . For I may selfe besought the Lord , he answere me againe : And me deliuered incontinent , from al my feare and paine . Who so thei be that him beholde , and shew him their vnrest : He dasheth not their countenaunce , but graunteth their request . Who so in their afflictions , vnto the Lorde doeth cal : He heareth their suite without delaye , and riddeth them out of thral . The angel of the Lord doth pitche his tentes in euery place : To saue al such as feare the Lorde , that nothing them deface . Se and consider wel therefore , that god is good and iuste : And thei bee blest that put in him , their onely faith and trust . Feare ye the Lord his holy ones , aboue al earthly thing : For thei that feare the liuing Lorde , ars sure to lacke nothing . the mightie and the rich shal want , yea thrust and hunger much : But as for them that feare the Lorde no lacke shal be to suche . Come nere therefore my children dere and to my word giue eare : I shal you teache the perfect waye , how you the Lorde should feare Whoso woulde lead a blessed life , must earnestly deuise : His tonges and lippes from al deceit to kepe in any wise . And turne his face from doing yl , and do the godly dede : Enquire for peate and quietnes , and folow her with spede , For why the eyes of god aboue , vpon the iust are bent : His eares likewise are giuen much , to heare the innocent . the lorde doeth frowne & bende his browes , vpon the wicked traine : And cutteth away the memorie , that should of them remaine . But when the iust doth cal and crie the Lord doth heare them so : That out of paine and miserie , forthwith he letteth them go . The Lorde is kinde and merciful , to suche as be contrite : He saueth also the sorowful the meke and poore in spirite . Ful many be the miseries , that righteous men do suffer , But out of al aduersities , the Lord doth them deliuer . the lord doeth so preserue and kepe , the bones of his alway : That not so much as one of them , doth perishe or decay . the wicked die ful wretchedly , thei seke none other boote : And those that hate the righteous men are pluckt vp by the roote . But thei that feare the liuing lord , the Lord doth saue them sounde : And who that put their trust in him , nothing shal them confounde .

Beatus qui intelligit , psalme .xli. The Lorde wyl helpe that man agayn ▪ that helpeth poore and weake : The passyon here is figured , and resurrection eke , THe man is blest that carefull is , the nedie to consider , For in the season perilous , the Lord wil him deliuer . the lord wil make him saue & sound and happie in the lande And he wil not deliuer him , into his enemies hand . And in his bed when he lieth sicke , the lorde wil him restore : And thou O Lord wylt turne to helth his sickenes and his sore . And in my sickenes thus say I , haue mercy Lord on me : And heale my soule whiche is ful wo , that I offended thee . Mine enemies gaue me yll report , and thus of me they saye : When shal he die that al his name may vanishe quite awaye . And where as thei go in and out , for to beholde and see : thei muse much mischief in their harts what so their saiynges be . Mine enemies runne against me stil together on a thronge : To take a counsaile and conspire . how thei may do me wronge agreing on a wicked worde , and do determine plaine , Be he destroyed with death say they , he shal not rise agayne . the man eke that I trusted most , with me did vse deceyt . Which eate with me the bread of life , the same for me layde wayte . Haue mercy Lord on me therefore and let me be preseruede : That I may render vnto them , the thinges thei haue deserude . By this I know assuredly , to bee beloued of thee : When that mine enemies haue no cause to triumphe ouer me . Because that I am innocent , Lord strength me I thee praye , And in thy presence poynte my place , where I shal dwel for aye . the Lorde the god of Israel , be praysed now therefore , Which hast bene euerlastinglye , and shal be euermore .

Iudica me deus . psalme .xliiii. The woful mindeful whome wicked men , woulde with their yll infecte : Dooeth call to god f●r light and truth , his steppes for to directe . IVdge and defende my cause O lord from those that euill be : From wicked and deceitful men , O Lord deliuer me . For of my strength thou art the god why puttest me thee fro ? And why walke I so heauely , oppressed with my fo ? Sende out thy light & eke thy truth . and leade me with thy grace , Bring me into thy holy hill : and to thy dwellyng place , That I may to the altare go . of god my ioye and chere : And on my harpe giue thankes to the O god my god most dere . Why art thou then so sad my soule , thus troubled and afrayed ? Stil trust in god for yet wil I geue thankes to him for ayde .

deus auribus percipe , psalme Goddes people thewe how wonderssy he holpe their fathers olde : And muche lament that nowe from thens his hande he doth wtihholde , OVr eares haue hard our fathers tel and reuerently recorde , the wonderous workes that thou hast dooen , ●n alder time O Lorde . How thou didst wede the Gentile out and destroyed them with strong hand Planting our fathers in their place , and gauest to them their lande . It was not Lord our fathers sword that purchast them that place , It was thy hand , thy arme thy light , thy countenaunce and grace . thou art the king our god that holpe Iacob in sundrie wise : Led with thy power we threw downe suche as did against thee rise , we trusted not in bowe ne sworde , thei could not saue vs sounde , thou kepest vs from our enemies rage thou diddest our foes confounde . And stil we boast of thee our god and praise thy holye name , Yet now thou goest not with our hoste but leauest vs to shame . whereby we flee before our foes , and so be ouertrode , yea kild of the heathen folke like shepe and scattered al abrode . thy people thou hast solde like slaues 〈◊〉 open market steede● 〈…〉 For no reward , as though thei were , of none accompt in dede . and to our neighbors thou hast made of vs a laughing stocke , and those that rounde about vs dwel at vs doo grinne and mocke . the Gentiles talke , the people scorne we be ashmed to see : How ful of slaunder and reproche , our wicked enemies be . For al this we forget not thee , nor yet thy couenaunt brake , we turne not backe our hartes from the nor yet thy p̄athes forsake . yet thou haste trode vs downe to dust , where dennes of Dragons be and couered vs with deadly darke , and great aduersitie . and if we had forgot thy name , and helpe of ydolles sought , Then hadst thou cause vs to correcte , but lord thou knowest our thought . and how that for thy sake O Lord we be tormented thus , As shepe were to the shambles sent right so deale thei with vs . Vp Lorde why stepest thou , awake , and leaue vs not for al : Why hidest thou thy countenaunce , and doest forget our thral ? For down to dust our soule is brought our wombe to earth doth take : Arise , helpe and deliuer vs , Lord for thy mercies sake .

Audite gentes . psalme .xlix. Though riche men doe oppresse the poore . discourage not therefore : For vainly trusting in their goodes thei perishe euermore . AL people harken and giue eare , to that that I shal tel : both hie and lowe , both riche & poore . that in the world do dwel : For why my mouthe shal make discourse of many thinges right wise : In vnderstanding shal my harte , his studie exercise . I wil encline myne eare to knowe , the parables so darke . And open al my doubtful speache , in metre on my harpe . The wicked daies and euil time , why should I feare or doubt ? When the oppressours mischieuous do compasse me aboute : For some there be that riches haue , in whom their trust is moste : And of their treasure infinite them selues do brag and boast . No man can yet by any meane , his brothers death redeme : Or make agrement acceptable vnto god for him Or pay the raunsome for his soule , that he may liue for euer , And tast of no corruption , this lieth in no mans power , We see that wise men die assone : as folishe men and fonde : And both doe leaue to other men , their goodes and eke their londe , although thei builde them houses faire , and do determine sure : to make their name right great in erth for euer to endure . We see againe it is not geuen , with riches to haue rest : But in that point a riche man is , compared to a beast . This is the folishe way thei walke with pompe to get them fame , And al their frendes that folow them doe muche commende the same : Whome death wil soone deuour like shepe when thei are brought to hel : Then shal the iust in light reioyce , when thei in darkenes dwel . Yet for al this I trust that god , wil saue my soule from paine : And from al suche infernal power , and comfort me againe . yf any man waxe wonderous riche , feare not I say therefore : Although the glory of his house encreaseth more and more : For when he dieth of al these things nothinge shal he receyue : His glory wil not folow him , his pompe wil take her leaue . Yet in this life he taketh him selfe . the happiest vnder sunne , And doth commende al other men , that doth as he hath dooen . But when he shal go to his kinde , where his forefathers be , He shal his fellowes finde ful darke , that light shal neuer see . A folishe man whom ryches hath , to honour thus prefarde : that doth not know and vnderstande is to a beast comparde .

Deus deus meus . psalme . lxiii . Where as christes kingdome is opprest . the iuste desier of God , Aboue al wealth that his pure worde , may frely come abroade , O God my god I watch to come , to thee in al the haste : For why my soule & body both dooe thirst of thee to taste . as drought of earth would water so I desier eche houre : For to beholde thy holy house , thy glory and thy power . Thy goodnes passeth worldly life and these vncertaine daies , My lippes therefore shal giue to thee due honour , laude , and praise , And whiles I liue I wil not faile , to worship thee alway , And in thy name I shal lift vp , my handes when I do pray . My soule is greatly satisfied , and fareth wonders wel : when that thy mouth with ioyful lips thy laude and praise doth tel . Both in my bedde I thinke of thee and in the euening tide : For vnder couert of thy winges , thou art my ioyful guide . My soule doth surely sticke to thee thy right hand is my power : And those that seke my soule to stroye the sworde shal them deuoure . The king and al men shal reioyce , that do professe goddes worde : For liers mouthes shal now be stopte , that haue the trueth disturbde .

Exurgat deus ▪ psalme . lxviii . Christes glorious kingdome is declarde . and how he shoulde ascende , The church throughout the world doth saye , the Iewes law taketh his ende , LEt god arise , and then his foes , wil turne them selues to flight , His enemies then wil runne abroade , and scatter out of sight . And as the fier doth melt the waxe , and winde blow smoke away , So in the presence of the Lorde , the wicked shal decay . But when the Lord shal come to vs , let righteous men reioyce : Let them be glad and mery al , and chereful in their voyce . And singe out laude vnto the lorde , his name to magnifie : That sitteth as a sauiour , aboue the starrie skie . That same is he that is aboue , within the holy place : That father is of fatherlesse and iudge of widowes case . that same is he that in one minde , the housholde doth preserue . that bringeth bondemen out of thral , when wicked men dooe sterue . When thou wentest out in wildernes thy maiestie did make , The earth to quake the heauens drop the mount Sinay to shake . thine heritage with droppes of grace ful liberally is weashte . And when thy people mourne & plaint by thee they be refreashte . there shal thy congracion dwel , where thou doest poinct the place : Yea , for the poore thou doest prepare , of thine especial grace . thou dooest commende thy worde O Lorde and giue thine holy spirite : To al that preach thy ghospel pure . thy glory and thy might ▪ Kinges with their hooftes shal fle away . thy worde shal geue the foyle : The housholde of the liuing Lord : shal then deuide the spoile . Then shal the churche be innocent , and white as siluer fine : And in good life more oriently , then beaten golde shal shine . When he that ruleth earthly kinges , the earth shal order so Then shal the hil of Salmon be , as white as milke or snowe . Sens Basan is the hil of god , and fruictful euery whit : Then ye the membres of that hil , why hope ye out of it ? Sens god is pleased wonders wel to dwel within this hil : And therein doth determine plaine , for to continue stil . whose charettes & his angels eke , be thousandes on a thronge : As in the mounte of Sinay , the Lord is them among . the Lord ascended vp on hye , and led them bound with him : That longe before in bondage laye , of death and deadly sinne . And as man receyued giftes , and gaue them vnto men : yea , to his foes he gaue his spirite , that god might dwel in them . Now praised be the Lord therfore , and dayly let vs prayse , Our god that with his benefites , doth prosper vs alwayes . He is the god from whom alone , saluacion commeth plaine , He is the god by whome we scape , from euerlasting paine . this god wil wound his enemies head and breake the heary scalpe : Of those that in their wickednes , continually do walke . From Basan wil I bring saied he my people and my shepe , And al mine owne as I haue dooen . from daunger of the depe . and make them dip their fete in bloud of those that hate my name : And dogges shal haue their tonges embrewed , with licking of the same . al men may see how thou O God , thine enemies doest deface , And how thou goest as god and king into thy holy place . the singers go before with ioy . the minstrels folow after , And in the middes the damsels playe with timbrel and with taber . Now in thy congregations , O Israel praise the Lorde , And from the bottom of thy harte , geue thankes with one accorde . Thy chiefe is litle Beniamin Thy counsaile princes bene Of Iuda and of zabulon and eke of Nepthalim . As god hath geuen power to thee so Lord make firme and sure the thing that thou hast wrought in vs for euer to endure . then for thy temples sake shal kings geue giftes to thee alwayes : Greater then al Hierusalem , of euerlasting prayse . When thou shalt wast the wauering folke , that rage against al ryght The stoute , the nice , the money men , and those that loue to fighte . Then out of Egipt shal they come that long haue been ful blinde Then Gentiles then shal reconcile to god their sinful minde then shal the kingdomes of the earth sing praise vnto the Lorde , That ouer al doeth sit and sende to vs his mighty worde . therfore the strength of Israel ascribe to god on hie , Whose mightie power doth far extend aboue the cloudie skie . Goddes holynes is wonderful , and drad for euermore : And he wil geue his people power , praysed be god therefore .

Quoniam bonus psalm .lxxiii. He wondereth how the foes of God , doth prosper and encrease : And how the good and godly men , doo seldome liue in peace . HOw good is God to suche as be , of pure and perfecte harte : yet slip my fete away from him , my steppes decline aparte . and why because I fondly fal , in enuie and disdayne : That wicked men al thinges enioye , without disease or paine . and beare no yoke vpon their necke nor burthen on then backe : And as for store of worldly goodes , thei haue no want or lacke . and free from al aduersitie , when other men be shent , And with the rest thei take no parte , of plague or punishement . whereby they be ful gloriously , in pride so high extolde : and in their wronge and violence , bewrapt so manifolde . that by aboundaunce of their goods thei please their appetite : and do al thinges accordinglye : vnto their hartes delight . al thinges are vile in their respect , sauing themselues alone , Thei bragge their mischief openly , to make their glory knowen . the heauen and the liuing Lorde , thei care not to blaspheme , and loke what thing thei talke or say , the world doth wel esteme . the flocke therefore of flatterers , dooe furnishe vp their trayne , For there thei be ful sure to sucke , some profit and some gayne . Tushe tush say thei to them selues , is there a god aboue , That knoweth and suffereth al this il and wil not vs reproue Lo ye maye see howe wicked men , in riches stil encrease , Rewarded wel with worldly goodes , and liue in rest and peace . Then why doe I from wickednes my phantasie refraine , And wash my handes with innocentes and clease my hart in vayne ? and suffer scourges euery daye : as subiect to al blame , And euery morninge from my youth , sustaine rebuke and shame . And I had almost said as they , mislikyng mine estate : But that I should thy children iudge as folke vnfortunate . then I be thought me howe I might this matter vnderstande : But yet the labour was to great for me to take in hande . Until the time I went into , thy holy place and then : I vnderstode right perfectly , the ende of al these men . And namely how thou settest them vpon a slippery place , And at thy pleasure & thy wyl , thou doest them al deface . then lord how sone do thei consume and fearefully decaye : Much like a dreme when one awaketh the ymage passeth awaye . Thus greued was hert ful sore , my minde was much opprest , So fonde was I and ignoraunte and in thy sight a beast . Yet ne●●rthelesse by my right hand thou holdest me alwaies fast , And with thy counsaile dost me guide to glory at the last . What place is there prepared then for me in heauen aboue ? There is nothing in earth like the● that I desier or loue . My flesh and ek my hart do feare . but god doth faile me neuer , For of my heart god is the strength , my porcion eke for euer . And lo al suche as thee forsake shal perishe euerychone , And those that trust in any thing , sauing in thee alone .

Attendite . psalme . lxxviii . The couenaunt and the wonderous workes of god in Israel : And howe he troubled them with plagues , and yet howe oft they fell ▪ ATtende my people to my lawe , and to my wordes encline , My mouth shal speake straunge parables , and sentences diuine . which we our selfes haue hard & sene euen of our fathers olde : and whi●h for our enstruction , our fathers haue vs tolde . Because we should not kepe it close , from them that should come after , But shew the power and glory of god and al his workes of wonder . With Iacob he the couenaunt made , how Israel should liue , And made the fathers the same lawe , vnto their children giue . that thei and their posteritie , that were not sprong vp tho , Shuld haue the knowledge of the law and teache their seede also . That thei might haue the better hope in god that is aboue : And not forget to kepe his lawes , and his preceptes in loue . Not being as their father were , a kinde of such a spirite ▪ That would not frame their wicked hartes to know their god a right . How went the people of Ephraim , their neighbours for to spoyle : Shoting their dartes the day of war and yet they toke the foyle . For why they did not keepe with god , the couenaunt that was made : Nor yet wold walk or lead their liues according to his trade . But put into obliuion , his rounsaile and his wil : And al his workes most magnifique which he declareth stil . What wonders to our forefathers did he him selfe diclose : In Egipt within the fielde , that called is Thaneos . He did deuide and cut the seas , that thei might passe at ones . And made the water stande as stil , as doth an heape of stones . He led them secret in a cloude , by day when it was bright : And al the night when darke it was , with fier he gaue them light . He brake the rockes in wildernes , and gaue the people drinke , As plenteous as when the depes , do flowe vp to the brinke . He drewe out riuers out of rockes , that were both drie and harde , Of such abundaunce that no fluddes to them might be comparde . Yet for al this against the Lorde , their sinne did still encrease : And stirred him that is most high , to wrath in wildernes . Attempting him within their harts like people of mistrust : Requiring such a kinde of meate , as serued to their lust . Saying with murmuration , in their vnfaithfulnesse : Can not this god prepare for vs , a feast in wildernes ? Behold he strake the stony rocke , and flouddes forthwith did flowe , Doubt not that he can geue his folke both bread and flesh also . When god herd this he waxed wrath , with Iacob and his seede : So did his indignacion on Israel procede . Because thei did not faithfully , beleue and hope that he : Could alwaies helpe & succour them , in their necessitie . Wherfore he did commaund the cloudes forthwith thei brake in sunder : And rained downe Manna for them to eate , a foode of mekil wonder . When erthly men with angels foode were fed with theyr request : He bad the Eastwind blowe awaye , and brought in the Southwest . and rained down flesh as thicke as dust , and foule as thicke as sande : Which he did cast a midde the place , where al their tentes did stande . then did thei eate excedingly , and al men had their filles : Nothing did want to their desier , he gaue them al their willes . but as the meate was in their mouthes his wrath vpon them fel : And slew the floure of al their youth , and choyse of Israel . Yet fel thei to their wonted sinne , and stil thei did him greue : For al the wonders that he wrought thei had no fast beleue . their daies therfore he shortened , and made their honour vaine : Their yeres did wast and passe away with terrour and with paine . But euer when he plagued them , thei sought him by and by : remembring then he was their strength , their helpe and god most hie . Though in their mouthes thei did but glose and flatter with the lord : And with their tonges & in their lippes , dissembled euerye worde . For why their hartes were nothing bent to him nor to his trade : Nor yet to kepe or to perfourme , the couenaunt that was made . yet was he stil so merciful , when thei deserued to die . That he forgaue them their misdedes and would not them destrie . yea many a time he turned his wrath and did him selfe auise : And would not suffer al his whole displeasure to arise . considering that thei wer but fleshe , and euen as a winde : That passeth awaye and can not wel , retourne by his owne kinde . How oftentimes in wildernes , did they the Lorde prouoke ? How did thei moue & stirre their lord , to plague them with his stroke ? yea when thei were couerted wel , of purpose they dyd moue : The holy one of Israel , hys power for to proue . Not thinking of his hand & power , nor of the day when he , Deliuered them out of bondage , of the enemie . Nor how he wrought his miricles as they them selues behelde , In Egipt and the wonders that , he did in zoan fielde . Nor how he turned by his power , their waters into bloude : that no man might receyue his drink at riuer ne at floude . Nor how he sent them flies & lyce , which did vpon them cral , And filled the countrey ful of frogges to trouble them withal . Nor how he did commit their fruites vnto the Caterpiller : And al the labours of their handes , he gaue to the grassehopper . With haile stones he destroyed theyr vynes so that they were al lost : And also their Mulbery trees , he did consume with frost . And yet with hailstones ones again the Lord their cattel smote : And al their flocks & herdes likewise with thunder boltes ful hote . He cast vpon them in his yre and in his fury stronge : Displeasure , wrath and angels yl , to trouble them amonge . Then to his wrath he made a way , and spared not the least : But gaue vnto them pestilence , the man and eke the beast He strake also the fyrst borne al. that vp in Egipt came : And al that they had laboured for , within the tentes of Ham. But for al his owne dere folke , he did preserue and kepe , And caried them through wildernes euen like a flocke of shepe . without al feare both safe & sounde , he brought them out of thral : Whereas their foes with rage of sea , were ouerwhelmed al. and brought theim into the borders of his holy lande : Euen to the mount which he had purchased with his right hand . And there cast out the heathen folk and did their land deuide : And in their tentes he set the tribes , of Israel to abide . yet for al thys their god most high , they styrred and tempted stil , And would not kepe his testament , nor yet obey his wil. But as their fathers turned backe , euen so thei went astray : Much like a bow that would not bende but breake and start away . And greeued him with their hil altars , their lightes and with their fire , And with their ydols vehemently , prouoked him to ire . therwith his wrath began againe to kinde in his brest : The noughtinesse of Israel , he did so much detest . Then he forsake the tabernacle , of Silo where he was Right conuersant with earthly men , euen as his dwellinge place . then suffred he their might & power , in bondage for to stande , And gaue the beautie of his folke , into their enemies hande . And did commit them to the sword wrath with his heritage : th● yonge men wer deuoured with fier maides had no mariage . and with the sword the priestes also did perishe euerychone : And not a widowe left aliue , theyr faulte for to bemone . And then the Lord began to wake like one that slepte a tyme , Or like a souldiour that had been , refreshed wel with wyne . with emerauldes in the hinder partes he strake his enemies al : And put them then vnto a shame , that was perpetual . Then he the tent and tabernacle , of Ioseph did refuse , As for the tribe of Ephraim he would in no wise chuse , But chose the tribe of Iuda where as he thought to dwel , Euen the mount of Syon , which he did loue so wel . Whereas he did his temple buylde , both sumpteouslye and sure : Like to the ground which he had made for euer to endure . Then chose he Dauid him to serue hys people for to kepe : Which he toke vp and brought away euen from the foldes of shepe . As he did folow the ewes with yong the Lord did hym auaunce : To fede his people of Israel , and his enheritaunce . Then Dauid with a faithful hart hys flocke and charge did feede : And prudently with al his power , did gouerne them in dede .

Benedic anima mea . Psalm. lxxiiii . To god for all his benefites . we render thankes eche one : Who knoweth the frayletie of vs all , and helpeth vs alone . MY soule giue laude vnto the lorde my spirite shal do the same : And al the secretes of my harte prayse ye hys holy name . geue thanks to god for al his giftes shew not your self vnkinde : And suffer not his benefites , to slippe out thy minde . That gaue the pardon for thy syn , and thee restored againe : For al thy weake and frayle disease , and healed thee of thy paine . that did redeme thy life from death , from which thou couldest not flee , His mercy and compassion both , he did extende to thee . that filled with goodnes thy desyre , and did prolonge thy youth : Like as the Eagle casteth her byl , wherby her age reneweth . the Lord with iustice doth reuenge al such as be opprest , The pacience of the perfect man , is tourned to the best . His waies & his commaundementes to Moyses he did showe , His counsels eke with his consentes , the Israelytes do knowe . the Lord is kynd and mercyful , when synners do hym greue , The slowest to conceyue a wrath , and redyest to forgeue . He chydeth not vs continually , though we be ful of strife : Nor kepe our faultes in memorie , for al our synneful lyfe . Nor yet according to our synnes , the Lord doth vs regarde , Nor ofter our iniquities , he doth vs not rewarde . But as the space is wonderous great twixt earth and heauen aboue , So is his goodnes much more large , to them that doo hym loue , He doth remoue our synnes from vs and our offences al : As farre as is the Sunne rysyng , ful distaunce from hys fal . And loke what pitie parentes dere vnto theyr chyldren beare : Lyke pitie beareth the Lord to suche , as worship hym in feare . The lord that made vs knoweth our shape our moulde and fashion iust : How weake and fraile our nature is , and how we be but dust . And how the tyme of mortal men , is lyke the witheryng haye . Or lyke the floure ryght fayre in field that fadeth ful soone awaye . Whose glosse and beautye stormye wyndes do vtterly disgrace : And make that after theyr assaultes , such blossomes haue no place . But yet the goodnes of the Lorde wyth hys shal euer shal euer stande ? Theyr childrens children doe receyue , his righteousnes at hande . That thei might kepe their promises wyth al theyr whole desier : And not forget to do the thyng that he dyd them requyre . The heauens high are made the seat and fote stole of the Lord , And by hys power Imperyal , he gouerneth al the worlde . ye angels and vertuous men , laude ye the Lorde I say : That ye maye both fulfyl his hestes , and to hys wordes obaye . His host and eke his ministers , cease not to laude him stil , And ye also that execute , hys pleasure and hys wyl Let al youre workes in euery place geue laude vnto the Lorde : My hart my minde , and eke my soule shal therevnto accorde .

Ad dominum cum . psalme , cxx . The good men crye and much lament , that they so longe doo dwell : In companye of carnal men ▪ the sonnes of Ismael . IN trouble and in thral , Vnto the Lord I cal , And he doth me comforte : Delyuer me I say : From lyers lyppes alwaye , And tonge of false reporte . How hurtful is the thyng , Or els how doth it styng , The tonge of such a lyer : It hurteth no lesse I wene , Then arrowes sharpe and kene , Of hote consumynge fyre . alas to longe I dwel , Wyth the sonne of Ismael , That Cedar is to name : By whome the folke elect , and al of Isaackes secte : are put open shame . Wyth them that dyd peace ha●e . I came a peace to make , and set a quiet lyfe , But when my wordes were tolde , Causelesse I was controlde , By them that woulde haue stryfe ,

Ad te le●●●i . psalme , cxxiii . The poore in spirite wayte for the Lorde , tyll they some grace attayne : The proude and wealthy Pharis●●● , the symple folke disdayne . O Lord that heauen doest possesse I lift vp mine eyes to thee . Euen as she seruaunt lifteth his , his maisters handes to see . As handmaids watch their maistees hands some grace for to atcheue : So we beholde the Lord or God , til he do vs forgeue . Lord graunt vs thy compassion , and mercy in thy sight● For we be filled and ouercome , with hatred and despight . Our mindes be sluffed with greate rebuke the rich and worldly wise , Do make of vs their mocking storke . the proude doo vs despise .

Beati omnes . psalme .cxxxviii. God blesseth with his benefites ▪ the m●n and eke the wife : That in his wayes doe rightly walke , and feare him al their life , BLessed art thou that fearest god , and walkest his waye : For of thy labour thou shalt eat happye arte thou I saye . Like fruitful vines on thy house sides so doth thy wife sprynge out , Thy children stand like oliue buddes , thy table rounde aboute . Thus art thou blest that fearest god and he shal let thee see . The promised Ierusalem , and his felicitie . Thou shalt thy childres children see to thy great ioyes encrease : Full quietly in Israel , to passe their tyme in peace .

FINIS . ❧ Here endeth the Ppsalmes drawen into Engishe Metre by mayster Sterneholde .