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❀ The whole booke of Psalmes , collected into English Meter by Thomas Sternhold , I. Hopkins and others : conferred with the Hebrue , with apt Notes to syng them withall . Faithfully perused and allowed accordyng to the Quenes Maiesties Iniunctions .

Very meete to be vsed of al sortes of people priuately for their solace & comfort : laying apart al vngodly songes and Ballades , which read only to the norishing of vice & corrupting of youth .

IAMES . V. ☜ If any be afflicted let hym praye , and if any be mery , let hym syng Psalmes . COLLOS. III. Let the word of God dwel in you in al wisdom , teaching , and exhortyng one another in Psalmes , Hymnes and spiritual songes , and sing vnto the Lorde in your hartes .

Imprinted at London by Iohn Day .

Cum gratia & priuilegio , Regi● Maiestatis per septennium . Anno 1565.

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❀ A Treatise made by Athanasius the great , wherin is set forth , how , and in what maner ye may v●e the Psalmes according to the effect of the mynde , of gladnes , or sorrow accordingly , whiche Psalmes ye shall vse for prayer , whiche for thankes geuyng , which for rehersall of gods wonderfull actes to the prayse of his name . Also ye may see in them how God hath holpen his chosen people from tyme to tyme , and neuer forsaken them .

THe whole Scripture vniuersally , is as it were a diuine maistres , teachyng both vertue & true fayth : but the booke of Psalmes hath ouer and besides that in a maner an expresse Image of the state and condition of soules . For as he which goeth to a king , composeth first his behauiour , and setteth in order his wordes , least he should be counted rusticall & rude : so this diuine booke , first by choise of all motions , wher with the soule is affected , warneth , then frameth and instructeth by diuers formes of speakyng , all such as couet vertue , & desyre to knowe the lyfe of the Sauiour . It is easye therefore for euerye man to fynde out in the Psalmes , the motion and state of his owne soule , and by that meanes , his owne fygure and proper erudition . Moreouer , with what wordes he may please God , and with what words he may correct himselfe , and geue God thankes , least if he speake that thing whiche is not leafull , he fall into impietie . For not alone of deedes , but also of euery word must we geue accompt before the Iudge . Wherfore if thou wylt pronounce any man happy and blessed : thou hast how and wherfore , and whom thou maist call happye in the Psalmes , as you may see in the fyrste Psalme , 32. Psalme . 41. Psalme , 112. Psalme . 119. Psalme , and the. 128. Psalme .

If thou wylte complayne of the laying awayte of the Iewes against the Sauiour , saye the second Psalme .

If thyne acquaintaunce persecute thee , and many ryse agaynste thee , thou hast the third Psalme .

If thou beyng troubled on this sort , hast called vpon the Lord , and because he hath heard thee , thou wouldest geue hym thankes : syng the .4 . Psalme and the .115 . Psalme .

If thou perceiuest wayte to be layde for thee of euill willers , and desirest that thy prayer should be heard , syng the .5 . Psalme .

If thou feelest the threatnings of God , and therby perceiuest thy selfe to be dismayed , thou maist say the .6 . Psalme , and the .37 . Psalme .

If any consult or conspire against thee , as Achitophel against Dauid , and some man tell in thee , syng the .7 . Psalme .

When thou considerest the grace of our Sauiour euery where spred abroade , & mankind restored vnto health , then if thou wilt talke to the Lord , syng the .8 . Psalme .

If againe thou wilt syng of the wondrous workes of God , geuing God thankes , thou hast the 8. Psalme , and the 81. Psalme .

If thou wilt haue thine enemy stopped and driuen backe , and neuertheles the creature to be saued , not trusting in thy selfe , but in gods sonne , say the , 9. Psalme .

If any man will make thee afrayd , thou with trust in the Lord shalt sing the .10 . Psalme

If thou seest the pride and malice of many to abound , so that nothing ( which is good and godly ) is regarded amongst men , fly thou vnto the Lord , and say the .11 . Psalme .

If the lyinges in wayte of enemies continue stil , do not forget thy selfe as though the lord set nought by thee , but call vpon the Lord , singing the .26 . Psalme .

If thou heare any man blaspheming & speakyng ill against gods prouidence : be not thou partaker of their wickednes , but flying vnto God , say the .14 . Psalme , and .53 . Psalme .

If thou wilt know what sort the lyfe of a Citezin of the kingdome of heauen is , syng the 15. Psalme .

If thou hast neede of prayer for them which withstand thee and compasse thy soule about syng the .17 . psalme , and 86. 89. and 142. Psalme .

If thou wilt know how Moyses prayed , thou hast the .96 . Psalme .

If thou art escaped from enemies , and deliuered from them which persecute thee , syng the 18. Psalme .

If thou maruelest at the order of thinges created , and the grace of the deuine prouidence , syng the .19 . 26. 27. Psalmes .

If thou seest any man troubled , comforte them , and praying for them , saye the wordes of the 20. Psalme .

If thou seest thy selfe kept of the Lord , and that thou prosperest , reioyce and syng the , 23. psalme .

If thyne enemies rush vpon thee , lyft vp thy soule to God , and say the .25 . Psalme , & thou shalt see them worke wickednes in vayne .

If thyne enemies perseuer and continue , and with bloudy handes seeke to seduce thee or kill thee , geue not iudgement vnto man , for all humayne thynges are suspect . But requyryng God to be iudge , who is the onely Iudge , say the 26. Psalme . and 35. 43. Psalme .

If thine enemies cruelly curse thee , and multiply as it were an host with despite : feare not no more then though thou were nothyng in daunger at al , and syng the 46. Psalme .

If agayne they be impudent , which lye in wayte , set thou nothing by them , but syng vnto the Lord that which is in the .47 . Psalme .

If thou wylt know how thou ought to go vnto the lord , when thou wilt geue him thanks , plainly thou shalt vnderstand and see in the 48. Psalme .

Furthermore , when thou renuest thy house and soule , which receiueth the Lorde , and the sensible house in which thou bodily dwellest : geue thankes and say the 49. and 127. psalme .

If thou see thy kinsmen and frendes hate thee for the truth , leaue not of thy loue , neither feare such aduersaries , but thinke what is to come , and syng the 31. psalme .

If thou seest them that be christened , deliuered from the corruptible birth , maruelyng at the deuine bounteousnes , syng the .31 . psalme .

If thou wilt sing with the iust men , & remembring them which liue a right , sing the 33. ps.

If thou hast fallen amongest enemyes , and wiselye escaped them , and fledde from their snares , and therfore wilt geue thankes , cal together the meeke , & syng wyth them the .34 . psal

If thou see the wicked striue to do mischiefe , thinke not that sinne is naturally in them , as certayne heretykes helde an opinion , but say the 36. psalme .

If thou see the euil worke vnrighteousnes , and beare themselues loftye against the lower sort , and desirest to warne some therof , say the 37. psalme .

If thou haste determined to take heede vnto thy selfe , and seest the aduersarye lying in wayte , who is moste earnest agaynst suche , and wouldest arme thy selfe against him , syng the 39. psalme .

If thou seest many poore men and beggars , and wouldest pitie them , thou maiest both trye them which are now pitied already , and exhort other to do the same , saying the 41. psalme .

If thou hast a desire toward God , and hearest the enemies vpbraiding , let it not dismaye thee , but vnderstandyng the immortall fruite , whiche springeth of thys desire , comforte thy soule with hope towarde God , and with this relieue , and mitigate the griefes of lyfe , saying psalme .42 .

If thou wylt often cal to remembrance the benefytes of God which he shewed to the fathers , bothe in the goyng oute of Egypte , and in the wyldernesse , and howe God was good to them , but they were vnthankefull : thou hast the 44. psalme , and the .79 . 80. 102. 106. 107. 114. psalmes .

If flying vnto God thou haste escaped suche thynges as were spoken agaynst thee , and wouldest geue thankes vnto God , and declare his liberalitie and goodnes towardes thee , thou hast the 46. psalme .

If thou hast synned , and beyng turned . fallest to repentance , and wouldest obteyne mercy , thou hast the wordes of confession in the 51. psalme .

If thou hast suffred a false accusation before an euill king , and seest the enemye to boast : go aside and say the .52 . psalme

If any persecute thee and quarell , willing to betray thee , like as the Phariseis dyd Christ , and straungers Dauid , abashe not thy selfe , but with trust in the Lord , syng the 54. psalme , & the .56 . psalme .

If persecution chaunce , and the persecutor vnwares enter into the caue where thou arte hid , feare not , for thou hast in this strayte profitable wordes , both for comfort and forremembraunce of these thinges , in the 57. psalme , and a 142.

If he that lyeth in wayte of thee , haue commaunded to watch and beset thy house , & thou hast escaped , geue thankes vnto god , and in the tables of thy soule , graue the thyng , and say the 59. psalme .

If the enemies which trouble thee , vpbrayde thee , and with many wordes backbyte thee which seeme to be frendes , and in the exercyse of this thy crosse thou art somwhat weake : thou maiest call vpon the same also saying the 4. psalme .

Against hypocrytes and suche as brag to a mans face , saye to conuert them withall , the 58. psalme .

If they sharpely rush vpon thee and would catche thy soule , set against them thy subiection to Godward , and be of good comfort , for the fiercer they are , the more shall they be subiect vnto God , say thou the 62. psalme .

If to auoyde persecution thou flee into the desert , feare not as though thou were there alone and desolate : but hauyng God , and in the dawning of the day rysing to him , syng the 63. psalme .

If the enemies make thee afrayd and cease not to sowe deceytes , and searche alwayes against thee : although they bee neuer so many , cease not for all that , for their nets shall be lyke shaftes of little children , if thou sing the 64. 68. 70. 71. psalmes .

If thou wilt sing of god and his prayse , thou hast the 65. psalme .

If thou wilt enstructe anye man in the mysterye of the resurrection , thou haste the .80 . psalme .

If thou aske mercy of God , sing the 67. psalme .

If thou seest the wicked prosper in peace , be not so offended that thou be moued , but saye the .73 . psalme .

If god be angry with his people , thou hast wordes wherewith thou maist comfort thee in the same , in the 74. psalme .

If thou thinkest expedient to confesse thee , syng the 71. 75. 92. 105. 106. 108. 111. 118. 136. and 138. psalmes .

If thou wilt rebuke a Gentile and an heretike , namely suche a one as knoweth not God , thou maist with intelligence syng and saye that whiche is in the 86. psalme .

If th enemies haue taken thy refuges , and thou art in great distres , althoughe thou arte troubled , yet dispayre not , but praye , and if when thou criest thou arte hearde , geue thankes vnto God , saying that which is in the .77 . psalme .

If the enemies hold on and continue breaking in , and defiling the house of god , and killing the sainctes , and casting their bodies to the foules of the ayre , feare not theyr crueltye , but suffring with them that suffer affliction , say the .79 . psalme .

If thou wilt sing to the Lord in solemnity , cal together the seruauntes of God , & syng the. 81. and the 95. psalme .

If the enemies be gathered together euery where , and threaten the house of the Lord , conspiring against godlines , let not the multitude and power of them dismay thee , thou hast as it were an author of hope , the wordes which are in the .83 . psalme .

If thou see the house of god and his euerlasting tabernacles , and hast a minde or affection toward them , as had the Apostle , say the 84. psalme .

If rancor be stinted and captiuitye released , thou hast to geue god thankes withall , the 85 psalme , and a 116.

If thou wilt knowe discorde of the catholike churche against diuisions , and wouldest conuert them , thou maist say that which is in the .87 . Psalme .

If thou wilt moue thy self and other to true religion , and perswade that the hope in God maketh not the soule ashamed , but rather put away all feare , prayse God , saying the .91 . Psal.

If thou wilt sing vpon the Sabboth , thou hast the .92 . Psalme .

If thou wilt geue thankes vpon the Sonday , thou hast in the .13 . Psalme .

If thou wylt geue thankes in the second Saboth , syng the .95 . Psalme .

If thou wilt sing vpon the day of preparation , thou hast a forme of prayse in the .93 . Psal. and therfore a song of reioycyng ought to be song vnto god himselfe .

If there haue bene imprisonment , and the house wasted & builded agayne , sing that which is in the , 96. Psalme .

If the land haue bene vexed of the enemies , and whiles the Lord ruleth and raygneth , it be at quiet , thou hast to syng the .97 . Psalme .

If thou wilt syng vpon the fourth Saboth , thou hast the .94 . psalme , for then he beyng betrayed , began to reuenge death , and to tryumphe ouer the same .

Therfore when thou readest the gospel , and seest the Iewes consulting against the Lord , and the Lord himself standing boldly on our side against the deuil : syng that which is in the. 94. Psalme , as is next before sayd .

If thou markest the prouidence of the Lord in all thinges , and the Lorde of the same , and wouldest instruct any with the fayth and obedience therof , when thou hast perswaded them first to acknowledge , syng the .100 . Psalme .

If thou knowest power in him to iudge , and that god iudgeth mingling iudgement with mercy , and hast a desyre to attayne vnto it , thou hast for this purpose wordes in the .101 . psal.

If because of the imbecillity of our nature , thou art after the maner of a phisition , irke & weary of the manifolde mischiefes of thys lyfe , and wouldest comforte thy selfe : thou haste the 102. Psalme .

Forasmuche as it is meete and conuenient alwayes and in all thynges to geue GOD thankes , when thou wilt prayse hym , thou hast wherwith to exhort thy soule , the 103. Psalme .

If thou wilt prayse god , and know how to prayse him for any thing , and what wordes he that prayieth ought to vse , thou hast .113 . 127. 146. 133. 147. 148. 149. 150. Psalmes .

If thou hast faith , as the Lord hath said , and beleuest in those things which thou speakest when thou prayest , say the .96 . Psalme .

If thou be captiuated with straunge cogitations , and hast perceyued thy selfe to be ledde out of the way , and art sory therfore , cease from henceforth , and staying where thou perceiuest thy selfe to synne , sit and mourne also as the people did , saying the .137 . Psalme .

If thou suppose temptations to bee for thy triall , geue thankes after the temptation vnto God , saying the .139 . Psalme .

If thou art agayne caught of thine enemies , and wouldest be deliuered , say the 140. psal.

If thou wilt make thy prayers , say the .5 . Psalme , and the .141 . 142. 143. 144. Psalmes .

If an enemy and tyrant be risen vp against the people , feare thou no more then Dauid did Goliath , but with Dauid beleue and sing the 144. Psalme .

If thou cal to remembraunce the goodnes of God toward thee and all men , and wouldest prayse God , say the .85 . Psalme .

If thou wilt syng vnto the lord , thou hast to say in the 96. Psalme , & in the 98. Psalme .

If thou ( beyng but a meane man ) peraduenture art set before thy brethren in some thing , puffe not vp thy selfe in pryde against them , but geue the praise to god , and sing the 152. or the 151. psalmes .

If thou wilt syng obedieuce , thou hast the 105. and the 106. 107. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 134. 145. 147. 148. 149. 150. psalmes .

If thou wilt sing particularly of the sauior , thou hast of him in euery psalme : but specially in the .25 . and the .110 . Psalme

Such psalmes as shewe hys lawfull generation of the father , and hys presence , is the .11 . Psalme .

Such as preache of the diuine crosse , and how much lying in wayte he receyued for vs . and how great thinges he suffered , are the .2 . psalme , and the .119 . psalme .

Such as signifye the lyinges in wayte of the Iewes , and the malice , and Iudas Iscariothes betrayinges , are the .21 . psalme , and the .50 . 72. psalmes .

Such as declare his kingdome , and power to iudge , and his presence in the fleshe , is the 16. psalme .

For declaration of hys glorious resurrection in the fleshe , read the .24 . & the .47 . psalmes .

For his ascention into heauen , read the .93 . psalme .96 . and the .98 . the .99 . psalmes .

Which if thou read , thou mayst espye what benefites the Lorde bestowed vpon vs by hys passion .

To him be glory for euer .

❧ The vse of the rest of the psalmes not comprehended in the former Table of Athanasius .

IF thou wouldest prayse God , because he hath geuen vs a good prince , which will and doth punishe the enemies of Christes religion , vse the 21. Psalme .

If thou be persecuted without a cause , if thou wouldest haue no affinitie with vice , nor with the vicious , vse the .26 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest not be wicked , if not accounted as a malefactor : but wouldest haue them punished , and thy self and such other godly men defended from their tiranny , vse the .28 . Psalme .

If thou seest the nobilitie , the councell , the magistrates , and princes not geuen to religion , nor to the praysing of God , vse the .29 . Psalme .

If thou desirest to be iust and vertuous , vse the .33 . Psalme .

If thou be afflicted with any sickenes , and wouldest fayne lyue and see good dayes and Christes glory to be encreased , vse the .39 . Psalme .

If thou be banished for religion , and art almost in dispayre of returnyng to the country , vse the .42 . Psalme .

If thou perceyue thy selfe forsaken of God , and therfore persecuted for religion and vertues sake , vse the .44 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest complayne of Doeg , of a wicked man , and wouldest haue him to bee rooted out , and thy selfe to haue prosperitie , vse the .52 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest be deliuered from thyne enemies whiche persecute thee vnto death , vse the .54 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest haue the helpe of God agaynst such as persecute thee without a cause , vse the .59 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest prepare thy selfe to fight agaynst the Idumeans , or such lyke enemies of Christ , vse the .60 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest haue Christ to come conquere and beate downe the Sirians , Idumeans , Aimnonites , Papistes , Antichristians , Nullifidians , Neutralles , and vngratious Pelagians , vse the .68 . Psalme .

If thou be perswaded that Christ will come and punishe offenders , ayde the true worshippers , and poure out the dregges of wine , and the vengeaunce of his cup , on the vngodly , vse the .75 . Psalme .

If thou neyther wouldest haue Idolatry , neither any lycentious lustes rayne in Christes common wealth , thou must geue God thankes , if thou be perswaded , he both will and can take them awaye , vsing the .81 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest gladly know Christes Churche , & how that Sion signifieth it , and how that the true religion shal be delated and spred through the whole world , vse the .87 . psalme .

If thou goest to fight against the Idumeans , or any of Christes enemies , whether they offend in maners , or in doctrine , and wouldest desire God to geue the victory , vse the .108 . psal.

If thou wouldest liue a godly life , if thou wouldest replenish thy minde with godly preceptes , and therby obt●ine immortalitie , and eternall felicitie : Study diligently the .119 . psalme .

If thou be thrust into a college , or into a parish , town or country , whose inhabitours are wicked , crafty , & malicious pickequarels , wouldest be deliuered from them , vse the .120 . psalme .

If thou wouldest haue the congregation of Christ to prosper , vse the .122 . psalme .

If thou wouldest be deliuered from contempt , infamy , and the derision of the wicked , vse the .123 . psalme .

When thou art deliuered out of prison , captiuity , or any distres , in geuyng thankes to God , vse the .124 . psalme .

To vnderstande the safety that those are in , whiche are vnder the tuition of the Lorde , Iehoua , and how that the wicked shal be punished , consider the .125 . psalme .

If thou desirest to knowe the felicitie that he hath whiche reuerenceth God , and lyueth godly , the tranquilitie and peace of conscience which he enioyeth in this life , and the vnspeakable ioye in the lyfe to come , meditate diligently the .128 . psalme .

To vnderstande howe the good and godly are defended by the ayde of the Lord , and the wicked perishe , consider the .129 . psalme .

If thou wouldest not be arrogant and proude , vse the .131 . Psalme .

If thou wouldest prayse vnitie and concorde among brethren , vse the .133 . psalme .

To sing prayses to God for his mercies , vse the .134 . Psalme .

FINIS .
Veni Creator .

COme holy ghost eternal God , procedyng from aboue , both from the Father & the sonne , the God of peace & loue . Visite our mindes & into vs , thy heauenly grace inspyre : that in all truth and godlines , we may haue true desyre .

Thou art the very comforter , in all woe and distresse : The heauenly gift of God most high , which no tonge can expresse . The fountaine and the liuely spring , of ioye celestiall : The fyre so bright , the loue so cleare , and vnction spirituall . Thou in thy giftes art manifold , wherby Christs church doth stand : In faythfull hartes writing thy lawe , the fynger of Gods hand . According to thy promise made , thou geuest speech of grace : That through thy helpe the praise of God , may stand in euery place . O holy ghost into our wittes , send downe thy heauenly light : Kindle our hartes with feruent loue , to serue God day and night . Strength and stablish all our weaknes , so feable and so frayle : That neither flesh , the world , nor deuill , agaynst vs doe preuaile Put backe our enmies far from vs , and graunt vs to obtaine : Peace in our harts with god and man , without grudge or disdaine . And graunt ( O lord ) that thou being , our leader and our guide : We may eschew the snares of sinne , and from thee neuer slyde . To vs such plenty of thy grace , good Lord graunt we thee pray , That thou maist be our comforter , at the last dreadfull day . Of all strife and dissention , O Lord dissolue the bandes : And make the knots of peace & loue , throughout all christē̄ landes . Graunt vs ( O Lord ) through thee to know , the father most of myght : That of his deare beloued sonne , we may attayne the sight . And that with perfect fayth also , we may acknowledge thee : The spirit of them both alway , one God in persons three . Laude and prayse be to the father , and to the Sonne equall : And to the holy spirite also , one God coeternall . And pray we that the onely sonne , vouchesafe his sprit to send : To all that do professe his name , vnto the worldes ende . Amen .
Venite exultemus . Psalme xcv . Syng thys as the Benedictus . O Come , and let vs now reioyce , and sing vnto the Lord : And to our onely sauiour , also with one accorde . O let vs come before his face , with inwarde reuerence : Confessing all our former sunnes , and that with diligence . To thanke him for his benefites , alwaye distributyng , Wherefore to him right ioyfully , in Psalmes now let vs sing . And that because that God alone , is Lord magnificent : And eke aboue all other gods , a kyng omnipotent . His people doth not he forsake , at any time or tyde : And in his hand are all the coastes , of al the world so wyde . And with his louing countenaunce , he looketh euery where : And doth behold the tops of all , the mountaines far & neere . The sea and all that is therin , are his , for he them made : And eke his hand hath facioned , the earth which doth not fade , O come therfore and worship him , and downe before him fall : And let vs wepe before the Lord , the which hath made vs al. He is our God , our Lord and kyng , and we his people are : His flocke and sheepe of his pasture , on whom he taketh care . This day if ye do heare his voyce , yet hearden not your hart : As in the bitter murmuring , when ye were in deserte . Whiche thing was of their negligence , committed in the time , Of trouble in the wildernes , a great and greuous crime . Where as your fathers tempted me , and tryed euery way : They proued me & saw my workes , what I could do or say . These forty yeares I haue bene greued , with this generation : And euermore I said they e●d , in their imagination . Wherwith their harts wer sore combred , long time and many daies : Wherfore I know assuredly , they haue not knowen my wayes . To whom I in mine anger swore , that they should not be blest : Nor see my ioy celestiall , nor enter in my rest .
Gloria patri . All laud and prayse be to the Lord , O that of might art most : To God the father and the Sonne , and to the holy Ghost . As it in the beginning was , for euer heretofore : And is now at this present tyme , and shal be euermore .
The song of Saint Ambrose , called Te deum .

WE prayse thee God , we knowledge thee , the onely Lord to be , and as eternal father al the earth doth worship thee . To thee al angels cry , the heauens & all the powers therin : To thee Cherub & Seraphin , to crie they do not linne .

O Holy , Holy , Holy , Lord , of Saboth Lord the God : Through heaū & earth thy praise is spred , & glory al abrod . Th apostles glorious company , yelde prayses vnto thee : The prophetes good ly felowship , prayse thee continually . The noble and victorious host , of Martirs sound thy prayse : The holy Church throughout the world doth knowledge thee alwayes , Father of endles maiestie , they do acknowledge thee : Thy Christ , thine honorable , true and onely sonne to be . The holy Ghost the comforter , of glory thou art kyng , O Christ , and of the father art , the sonne euerlastyng . When sinfull mans decay in hand , thou tookest to restore : To be enclosd in virgins womb , thou diddest not abhorre . When thou hadst ouercome of death , the sharp & cruell might , Thou heauens kingdom didst set ope , to ech beleuing wight . In glory of the father thou , doost sit on Gods right hand : We trust that thou shalt come our iudge , our cause to vnderstand . Lord helpe thy seruants whom thou hast , bought with thy precious bloud And in eternall glory set them with thy saintes so good . O Lord do thou thy people saue , blesse thine inheritaunce , Lord gouerne them , and Lord do thou , for euer them aduaunce . We magnifie thee day by day , and world without end , Adore thy holy name ( O Lord ) Vouchesafe vs to defend From sinne this day . Haue mercy Lord , haue mercy on vs all : And on vs ( as we trust in thee ) Lord let thy mercy fall . O Lord I haue reposed all , my confidence in thee : Put to confounding shame therefore Lord let me neuer be .
The song of the three Children , praysing God , prouokyng all creatures to do the same .

O Alye workes of god the Lord bles ye the Lord , praise him & magnifie him for euer .

Oye the aungels of the Lord , bles ye the Lord , prayse him and magnifye him for euer . 3 O ye the starry heauens hye , blesse ye the Lord , prayse him and magnifye him for euer . O ye waters aboue the skye , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the powers of the Lord , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the shining sunne & moone , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the glistring starres of heauen , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the showers & dropping dew , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the blowing windes of god , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the fire & warming heate , bles ye the Lord . &c. Ye winter and the sommer tyde , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the dewes & binding frostes , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the frost and chilling cold , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye congeled ise and snow , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the nightes & lightsome dayes , bles ye the lord . &c O ye the darknes and the light , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the lightnings & the cloudes bles ye the lord . &c O let the earth eke bles the Lord , bles yea the Lord . &c O ye the mountaines & the hils , blesse ye the lord . &c. O al ye grene things on the earth , bles ye the lord . &c O ye the euer springing wels , bles ye the Lord . &c. O ye the seas and ye the flouds , bles ye the Lord &c. Whales & al that in waters moue , bles ye the lord &c O al ye flying foules of th ayre , bles ye the Lord &c. O al the beastes and cattel eke , bles ye the Lorde . &c. O ye the children of mankind , bles ye the Lord . &c. Let Israel eke blesse the Lord , bles ye the Lord . &c O ye the priestes of God the Lord , bles ye the lord . &c O ye the seruantes of the Lord , bles ye the Lord &c. Ye sprites & soules of righteous men , blesse ye the lord &c Ye holy and ye meeke of hart , blesse ye the Lord . &c. O Ananias bles the Lord , bles thou the Lord , praise him and magnify him for euer . O Azarias bles the Lord , bles thou the Lord , praise him and magnify him for euer . And Misael bles thou the Lord , bles thou the Lord , prayse him and magnify hym for euer .
The song of Zacharias called Benedictus .

THe onely lord of Israel be praised euermore : for through his visitation , and mercy kept in store , His peoplenow he hath redemde , that long hath bene in thral , and spread abrode his sauyng health , vpon his seruantes al.

In Dauids house his seruant true , according to his mynde : And also his annoynted king , as we in Scripture fynde . As by his holy prophetes al , oft times he did declare : The which were since the world began , his way for to prepare That we might be deliuered , from those that make debate : Our enemies and from the handes , of all that do vs hate . The mercy which he promised , our fathers to fulfil : And thinke vpon his couenant made , according to his wyl . And also to performe the othe , which he before had sworne : To Abraham our father deare , for vs that were forlorne . That he would geue himselfe for vs , and vs from bondage bryng : Out of the hands of al our foes , to serue our heauenly king . And that without al maner feare , and eke in rightuousnes : And also for to leade our lyfe , in stedfast holines . And thou ( O child ) which now art borne , and of the Lord elect : Shalt be the prophet of the highest , his wayes for to dyrect . For thou shalt go before his face , for to prepare his wayes : And also for to teach his wil and pleasure all thy dayes . To geue them knowledge how that their , saluation is nere : And that remission of their sins , is through his mercy mere . Wherby the day spring from an hie , is come vs for to visit : And those for to illuminate , which do in darkenes sit . To lighten those that shadowed be , with death & eke opprest : And also for to guide their feete , the way to peace and rest .
The song of blessed Mary , called Magnificat .

MY soule doth magnify the Lord , my sprite eke euermore , reioyseth in the lord my god , which is my Sauior . And why ? because he did regard , & gaue respect vnto , so base estate of his hadmaid , and let the mighty go .

For now behold al nations , and generations all : From this tyme forth for euermore , shal me right blessed cal . Because he hath me magnifyed , which is the Lord of might : Whose name be euer sanctified , and praysed day and night . For with his mercy and his grace , all men he doth inflame : Throughout al generations , to such as feare his name . He shewed strength with his great arme , & made the proud to start : With al imaginations , that they bare in their hart . He hath put downe the mighty ones , from their supernal seat : And did exalt the meeke in hart , as he hath thought it meete The hungry he replenished , with al thyngs that were good : And through his power he made the rich , oft times to want their fode . And calling to remembraunce , his mercy euery deale : Hath holpen vp assistantly , his seruant Israell . According to his promise made , to Abraham before : And to his seede successiuely , to stand for euermore .
The song of Simeon called Nunc dimittis .

O Lord because my hartes desire , hath wished long to see , my onely lord & sauiour , thy son be ●ore I die , the ioy & health of al mankind , desired long before , which now is come into the world , of mercy bringing store .

Thou sufferest thy seruaunt now , in peace for to depart : Accordyng to thy holy worde , which lighteneth my hart . Because mine eyes which thou hast made , to geue my body light : Haue now behold thy sauing health , which is the Lorde of myght Whom thou mercifully hast set , of thyne aboundant grace : In open sight and visible , before all peoples face . The Gentils to illuminate , and Sathan ouerquel : And eke to be the glory of , thy people Israel .
The Creede of Athanasius . Norton .

WHat man soeuer he be that , saluation wil attain the catholike beliefe he must , before al things retaine . Which faith vnles he holy kepe , and vndefiledly , without al doubt eternally , he shal be sure to dye .

The catholike beliefe is this , that God we worship one : In Trinitie and Trinitie , in vnitie alone . So as we neyther do confound , the persons of the three : Nor yet the substance whole of one , in sunder parted bee . One person of the father is , another of the Sonne : An other person proper of , the holy ghost alone . Of father , Sonne , and holy Ghost , but one the Godhed is : Like glory coeternal eke , the maiestie likewyse . Such as the father is , such is the Sonne in ech degree : And such also we do beleue , the holy Ghost to bee . Vncreate is the Father , and vncreate is the Sonne : The holy ghost vncreate : so vncreate is ech one . Incomprehensible Father is , incomprehensible Sonne : And comprehensible also is , the holy Ghost of none . The Father is eternal , and the Sonne eternall so : And in lyke sort eternal is , the holy ghost also . And yet though we beleue , that eche of these eternals bee : Yet there but one eternal is , and not eternals three . As ne incomprehensible we , ne yet vncreat three : But one incomprehensible one , vncreate holde to bee . Almighty so the father is , the sonne almighty so : And in lyke sort almighty is , the holy Ghost also . And albeit that euery one , of these almighty bee : yet there but one almighty is , and not almighties three . The father God is , God the Sonne , God holy Ghost also : yet are there not three Gods in al , but one God and no mo . So like wise Lord the Father is , and Lord also the Sonne : And lord the holy ghost , yet are there not thre lords but one . For as we are compeld to graunt , by christian veritie , Eche of the persons by hymfelfe , both God and Lord to be : So catholike religion , forbiddeth vs alway : That eyther gods be three , or that there lordes be three to say . Of none the father , is ne made , ne create , nor begot : The Sonne is of the Father , not create ne made , but got . The holy Ghost is of them both , the father and the Sonne : He made , ne create , nor begot , but doth proceede alone . So we one Father hold , not three , one Sonne also not three : One holy Ghost alone , and not three holy Ghostes to bee . None in this Trinitie before , nor after other is : Ne greater any then the rest , ne lesser be likewise . But euery one among themselues , of all the persons three : Together coeternal al , and al coequal bee . So vnitie in Trinitie , as said it is before : And Trinitie in vnitie , in all thynges we adore . Therfore what man soeuer that , saluation wil attayne : This faith touching the Trinitie , of force he must retayne . And nedeful to eternal lyfe , it is that euery wight . Of the incarnating of Christ , our Lord beleue aright . For this the right faith is that we , beleue and eke beknow : That Christ our lord the son of God , is God and man also . God of his fathers substance got , before the world began : And of his mothers substance borne , in world a very man . Both perfect god , and perfect man , in one one Iesus Christ : That doth of reasonable soule , and humaine flesh subsist . Touchyng hys Godhode , equal with his father God is he : Touching his manhode lower then , his father in degree . Who though he be both very God , and very man also : yet is he but one Christ alone , and is not persons two . One , not by turning of Godhode , into the flesh of man : But by takyng manhode to God , this beyng one began . All one , not by confounding of , the substance into one : But onely by the vnitie , that is of one person . For as the reasonable soule , and flesh but one man is : So in one person God and man , is but one Christ lykewyse . Who suffred for to saue vs all , to hell he did descend : The third day rose agayne from death , to heauen he did ascend . He sittes at the ryght hand of God , the almighty father there : From thence to iudge the quicke & dead , againe he shal retire . At whose returne all men shall rise , with bodies new restorde : And of their own workes they shal geue accompt vnto the lord . And they into eternal lyfe shall go , that haue done wel : Who haue done il , shal go into eternal fire to dwel . This is the Catholike beliefe , who doth not faithfully Beleue the same , without al dout , he saued cannot be . To Father , Sonne , and holy ghost , al glory be therfore : As in beginning was , is now , and shal be euermore .
The Lamentation of a synner . Marckant .

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

And call me not to mine accomptes , howe I haue liued here : For then I know right well ( O Lord ) how vile I shall appeare . I nede not to confesse my lyfe , I am sure thou canst tell : what I haue ben , and what I am , I know thou knowest it wel . O Lord thou knowest what things be past , & eke the things that bee , Thou knowest also what is to come , nothing is hid from thee . Before the heauens & earth wer made , thou knowest what things wer then , As all things els that haue ben since , among the sonnes of men . And can the thinges that I haue done , be hidden from thee then ? Nay , nay , thou knowest them all , O Lord , where they wer done & when . Wherfore with teares I come to thee , to begge and to entreate : Euen as the child that hath done euill , and feareth to be beate . So come I to thy mercy gate , where mercy doth abound : Requiring mercy for my sinne , to heale my deadly wounde , O Lord I nede not to repeate , what I do begge or craue , Thou knowest , O Lord , before I aske , the thing that I would haue . Mercy , good Lord , mercy I aske , this is the totall summe : For mercy Lord is all my sute , Lord let thy mercy come .
The humble sute of a sinner .

O Lord of whom I do depend be hold my care . full hart , & when thy will & pleasure is release me of my smart , thou seest my sorowes what they are , my gref is knowne to thee , and there is none that can remoue , or take the same from me .

But onely thou whose ayde I craue , whose mercy stil is prest : To ease all those that come to thee for succour and for rest . And sith thou seest my restles eyes , my teares & greuous grone . Attende vnto my sute , O Lord , marck wel my plaint & mone . For sinne hath so inclosed me , and compast me about : That I am now remediles , if mercy helpe not out . For mortall man , cannot realease , or mitigate this payne : But euen thy Christ , my lord & god , which for my sinnes was slaine . Wose bloudy woundes are yet to see , though not with mortall eye : yet doth thy saints behold them all , and so I trust shall I. Though sinne doth hinder me a while , when thou shalt see it good : I shall nioy the sight of him , and see his woundes and bloud . And as thine angels & thy saintes , do now behold the same : So trust I to possesse that place , with them to prayse thy name . But whiles I lyue here in this vale , where sinners do frequent : Assist me euer with thy grace , my sinnes still to lament . Least that I treade in sinners trace , and geue them my consent , To dwell with them in wickednes , wherto nature is bent . Onely thy grace must be my stay , least that I fall down flat : And beyng down , then of my selfe cannot recouer that . Wherfore this is yet once agayne , my sute and my request : To graunt me pardon for my sinne , that I in thee may rest . Then shall my hart , my tong and voyce , be instruments of prayse , And in thy church & house of saints , sing Psalmes to thee alwaies .
The Lordes Prayer , or Pater noster .

OVr father which in heauen art , lord halowd be thy name , thy kingdom come , thy wil be done in earth , euen as the same in heauen is . Geue vs , O Lord , our dayly bread this day : As we forgeue our detters so , Forgeue our dettes we pray . Into temptation leade vs not , From euill make vs free , for kingdome , power and glory thine , both now and euer be .

The .x. Commaundementes of Almighty God . Audi Israel . Exod. xx . N.

HArke Israell , and what I say , geue hede to vnderstand . I am the Lord thy God the brought thee out of Egipt land , euen from the house wherin thou didst in thraldom liue a slaue : None other gods at all before my presence shalt thou haue .

No maner grauen image shalt thou make at all to thee : Nor any figure like by thee , shall counterfayted bee , Of any thing in heauen aboue , nor in the earth below , Nor in waters beneath the earth , to them thou shalt not bow . Nor shalt them serue . The Lord thy God , a ielous God am I , That punish parentes faultes vnto the third and fourth degree , Vpon their children that me hate : and mercy do display , To thousandes of such as me loue , and my preceptes obey . The name thou of the Lord thy God , in vayne shalt neuer vse : For him that takes his name in vayne the lord shal not excuse . Remember that thou holy kepe , the sacred Saboth day : Six dayes the labour shalt , & do thy nedefull workes alway . The seuenth is set by the Lord , thy God to rest vpon : No worke then shalt thou do in it , ne thou nor yet thy sonne , Thy daughter , seruaunt , nor handmayd , thine Oxe , nor yet thine Asse : Nor straunger that within thy gates , hath his abiding place . For in sixe dayes God heauen , and earth , and all therin did make , And after those his rest he did , vpon the seuenth day take . Wherfore he blest the day that he , for resting did ordayne , And sacred to him selfe alone appointed to remayne . yeld honor to thy parentes , that prolongd thy dayes may be Vpon the land , the which the Lord , thy God hath geuen thee . Thou shalt not murther . Thou shalt not commit adultery : Thou shalt not steale , nor witnes false , against thy neighbour be . Thou shalt not couet house that to thy neighbour doth belong , Ne couet shalt in hauing of his wife , to do him wrong : Nor his man seruaunt , nor his mayde , nor oxe , nor asse of his , Nor any other thing that to thy neighbour proper is .
Beatus vir . i. Thomas Sternhold .

Whether it was Esoras , or any other that gathered the Psalmes into a booke : it semeth he did set this Psalme first in maner of a Preface , to exhorte all godly men to study and meditate the heauenly wisdome , for th effect hereof is , that they be blessed that geue them selues wholy all their lyfe to Gods law : And that the wicked contemners of god , though they seme for a while fortunate , yet at length shall come to miserable destruction ,

THe man is blest that hath not bent , to wicked rede his eare , nor led his life as sinners do , nor sat in scorners chaire . But in the law of god the lord , doth set hys whole delight , & in the law doth exercise , him selfe both day and nyght .

He shal be like the tree that groweth , fast by the riuer side : Which bringeth forth most pleasaunt fruit in her due time & tyde . Whose leafe shall neuer fade nor fal , but florish stil and stand : Euen so al things shal prosper wel , that this man takes in hand . So shal not the vngodly men , they shal be nothing so : But as the dust which from the earth , the wyndes driue to and fro . Therfore shall not the wicked men , in iudgement stand vpright : Nor yet the sinners with the iust , shal come in place or sight . For why ? the way of godly men , vnto the Lord is knowne : And eke the way of wicked men shal quite be ouerthrowen .
Quare fremuerunt gentes . Psalme .ii. T. S.

Dauid reioyseth , that notwithstanding his enemies rage , and worldly power , yet god will continue his kingdome for euer , and aduaunce it euen to the formost , end of the world . And therfore he exhorteth kinges and rulers , that setting vayne glory a part , they would humble submit them selues vnder gods yoke . Herein is sign●●ed Christ and his kingdome .

Syng this Psalme as the first . WHy did the Gentils tumultes raise , what rage was in their braine ? Why did the Iewish people muse , seing al is but vayne ? The kings and rulers of the earth , conspire , and are al bent Against the Lord and Christ his sonne , which he among vs sent . Shal we be bound to them say they ? let al their bondes be broke : And of their doctrine and their law , let vs reiect the yoke : But he that in the heauen dwelleth , their doings wil deride : And make them al as mocking stockes , through out the world so wide . For in his wrath the Lord wil say , to them vpon a day , And in his fury trouble them , and then the , Lord , wil say : I haue anoynted him my king , vpon my holy hil : I wil therfore Lord preach thy lawes , and eke declare thy wil. For in this wise the Lord him self did say to me I wote : Thou art my deare and onely sonne , to day I thee begot . All people I wil geue to thee , as heires at thy request : The ends and coastes of al the earth , by thee shal be possest . Thou shalt them bruse euen with a mace , as men vnder foote trode : And as the potters shardes shalt breake them with an yron rod. Now ye , O Kings and rulers al , be wise therfore and learnde , By whom the matters of the world be iudged and discernde . Se that ye serue the Lord aboue in trembling and in feare : Se that with reuerence ye reioyce , to him in like maner . Se that ye kisse and eke embrace his blessed sonne I say : Least in his wrath ye sodenly perish in the mid way . If once his wrath neuer so smal , shal kindle in his brest : Oh then al they that trust in Christ , shal happy be and blest .
Domine quid multiplicati . Psalme .iii. T. S.

Dauid being persecuted , and driuen out of his kingdome by his owne sonne Absalon , was greatly tormented in minde for his sinne against god : and therfore calleth vpon god , and waxeth holde through his promises , agaynst the great terrors of his enemies : yea , and against death it self , which he saw present before his eyes . Finally he reioyseth for the good successe and victory , that god gaue him and all the Church ouer his enemies .

O Lord how are my foes increast , which vexe me more and more ? They kil my hart when as they say : God can him not restore , but thou . O Lord , art my defence , when I am hard bestead , my worshyp and myne honour both , and thou holdst vp my head .

Then with my voyce vpon the Lord , I did both cal and cry : And he out of his holy hill , did heare me by and by . I layd me downe , and quietly I slept and rose again : For why ? I know assuredly the Lord wil me sustaine . If ten thousand had hemde me in , I could not be afrayde : For thou art stil my Lord my God , my sauiour & myne ayde . Rise vp therfore : saue me my God , for now on thee I call : For thou hast broke the chekes & teeth , of these wicked men al. Saluation onely doth belong to thee , O Lord , aboue : Thou doost bestow vpon thy folke , thy blessing and thy loue .
Cum inuocarem exaudiui . Psalme .iiii. T. S.

When Saul persecuted Dauid , he called vpon God , trusting most assuredly in his promise , & therfore boldly reproueth his enemies , who by wilfull malice resisted his dominion . And finally preferreth the fauour of God before all worldly treasures . Let vs lykewise learne to trust in gods promises , when we are afflicted with any kinde of Crosse , and so we shall neither feare our enemies , nor yet be ouer commen with tentations .

Syng this as the first Psalme O God that art my righteousnes , Lord heare me when I cal : Thou hast set me at liberty , when I was bound & thral . Haue mercy Lord therfore on me , and graunt me this request : For vnto thee vncessantly , to cry I wil not rest . O mortall men , how long wil ye my glory thus despise ? Why wander ye in vanitie , and folow after lyes ? Know ye that good & godly men , the lord doth take & chuse : And when to him I make my plaint , he doth me not refuse . Sinne not , but stand in awe therfore , examine wel your hart : And in your chamber quietly , see you your selues conuert . Offer to God the sacrifice , of righteousnes I say : And loke that in the liuing lord , you put your trust alway . The greater sort craue worldly goods & riches do embrace : But Lord graunt vs thy countenaunce , thy fauour and thy grace . For thou therby shalt make my hart , more ioyful and more glad : Then they that of their corne & wine , ful great increase haue had . In peace therfore lye down wil I , taking my rest and slepe : For thou onely wilt me , O Lord , alone in safely kepe .
Verba mea auribus percipe . Psalme .v. T. S

Dauid hauing suffered great calamitie , as well by Doeg a Achitophel Saules flatterers , as by other infinite enemies , calleth to God for succor , shewing how requisite it is , that God should punishe the malicious enuy of his aduersaries . After beyng assured of prosperous successe , he conceyueth comforte : concludyng , that when God shall deliuer hym , other also shall be partakers of the same mercies .

Sing this as the third psalme . INcline thine eares vnto my wordes , O Lord my plaint consider : And heare my voyce , my king my god , to thee I make my praier . Heare me betime , Lord , tary not , for I wil haue respect : My prayer early in the morne to thee for to direct . And I wil trust through patience , in thee my God alone : That art not pleased with wickednes , & il with thee dwels none . And in thy sight shal neuer stand , these furious fooles , O Lord : Vaine workers of iniquitie , thou hast alwayes abhord . The lyers and the flatterers , thou shalt destroy them then , And God will hate the bloud thirsty and the deceitful man . Therfore wil I come to thy house , trusting vpon thy grace : And reuerently wil worship thee toward thine holy place . Lord lead me in thy rightuousnes , for to confound my foes : And eke the way that I shal walke , before my face disclose . For in their mouthes there is no truth , their hart is foule & vaine : Their throte an open sepulchre , their tonges do glose and fayne . Destroy their false conspiracies , that they may come to nought : Subuert them in their heapes of sinne , which haue rebellion wrought But those that put their trust in thee , let them be glad alwayes : And render thankes for thy defense , and geue thy name the prayse . For thou with fauour wilt increase the iust & righteous still : And with thy grace , as with a shild , defend him from all ill .
i. Domine ne in furore tuo . Psalme .vi. T. S.

When Dauid by his sinnes hath prouoked gods wrath , and now felt not onely his hand against him , but also conceiued the horrors of death euerlastyng : he desired forgeuenes , bewayling that if god toke him awaye in his indignation , he should lacke occasion to prayse him as he was wont to do whilest he was amongest men . Then sodenly feling gods mercy , he sharpely rebuketh his enemies , whiche reioyseth in his affliction .

LOrde in thy wrath reproue me not thoughe I deserue thine ire : Ne yet correct me in thy rage , O Lorde I thee desire . For I am weake therfore , O Lorde , of mercy me forbeare , and heale me Lord : for why , thou knowest my bones do quake for feare .

My soule is troubled very sore , and vexed vehemently , But Lord how long wilt thou delay , to cure my misery ? Lord , tourne thee to thy wonted grace , my sely soule vp take : Oh saue me not for my deserts , but for thy mercies sake . For why ? no man among the dead , remembreth thee one whit : Or who shal worship thee ( O Lord ) in the infernal pit ? So greuous is my plaint and mone , that I wax wondrous faint : Al the night long I wash my bed , with teares of my complaint . My sight is dimme and waxeth old , with anguish of mine heart , For feare of those that be my foes , and would my soule subuert . But now away from me al ye that worke iniquitie , For why ? the Lord hath hard the voyce , of my complaint & cry . He heard not onely the request , and prayer of my hart : But it receiued at my hand , and tooke it in good part . And now my foes that vexed me , the Lord wil soone defame , And sodenly confound them al , to their rebuke and shame .
Domine deus meus in te speraui . Psalme .vii. T. S.

Dauid being falsely accused by Chus , one of Saules kinsmen , he calleth god to be his defender , to whom he commendeth his innocencie : First shewing that his conscience did not accuse him of any euill towardes Saule . Next , that it couched gods glory to award sentence agaynst the wicked . And so entring into the consideration of gods mercyes and promises , he waxeth holde , and derideth the vayne enterprises of his enemyes , threatnyng that it shall fall on their owne neckes , that whiche they haue purposed for others .

Sing this as the third psalme . O Lord my God , I put my trust and confidence in thee : Saue me from them that me pursue , and eke deliuer me . Least like a Lion he me teare and rent in pieces smal : While there is none to succor me , and rid me out of thrall . O Lord my God , if I haue done the thing that is not right : Or els if I be found in faut , or gilty in the sight : Or to my frend rewarded euil , or left him in distres , Which me pursued most cruelly , and hated me causeles : Then let my foes pursue my soule , and eke my life down thrust Vnto the earth , and also lay , myne honour in the dust . Stert vp , O Lord , now in thy wrath , and put my foes to payne : Performe thy kingdome promised to me which wrong sustaine . Then shal great nations come to thee , and know thee by this thing : If thou declare for loue of them , thy selfe as Lord and kyng . And thou that art of al men iudge , O Lord , now iudge thou me According to my rightousnes , and myne integritie .
The seconde part . 9 Lord cease the hate of wicked men , and be the iust mans guide , By whom the secrets of al hearts , are searched and descride . I take my helpe to come of God , in al my grief and smart , That doth preserue all those that be , of pure and perfect hart . The iust man and the wicked both , God iudgeth by his power : So that he feleth his mighty hand , euen euery day and houre . Except he chaunge his mind , I dye , for euen as he should smit , He whets his sword , his bow he bends , ayming where he may hit . And doth prepare his mortal dartes , his arrowes kene and sharpe For them that do me persecute , whilest he doth mischief warpe . But loe , though he in trauel be , of his deuilish forecast , And of his mischief once conceiued , yet brings forth nought at last . He digs a ditch , and delues it depe , in hope to hurt his brother : But he shal fal into the pit , that he digde vp for other . Thus wrong retorneth to the hurt of him in whom it bred , And al the mischief that he wrought shal fal vpon his head . I wil geue thankes to God therfore , that iudgeth righteously : And with my song prayse wil the name , of him , that is most hie .
Domine Deus noster . Psalme .viij. T. S

The Prophet considering th excellent liberalitie , and fatherly prouidence of God towardes man , whom he made as it were a god ouer all his workes : doth not onely geue great thankes , but is astonished with th admiration of the same , as one nothing able to compasse such great mercyes , and so endeth .

Syng this as the third Psalme . O God our Lord how wonderful are thy workes euery where ? Whose fame surmount in dignitie aboue the heauens cleare . Euen by the mouths of sucking babes thou wilt confound thy foes : For in these babes thy might is sene , thy graces they disclose . And when I see the heauens high , the workes of thine own hand , The sunne , the mone , and all the starres in order as they stand : What thing is man , Lord , thinke I then , that thou doost him remember ? Or what is mans posteritie , that thou doost it consider ? For thou hast made him little lesse then angels in degree : And thou hast crowned him also with glory and dignitie . Thou hast preferd him to be Lord of al thy workes of wonder , And at his fete hast set al things , that he should kepe them vnder . As shepe and neat , and al beastes els that in the fieldes do fede : Foules of the ayre , fish in the sea , and al that therin brede . Therfore must I say once again , O God , that art our Lord : How famous & how wonderful , are thy workes through the world ?
Confitebor tibi domine . Psalme .ix. T. S.

After he had geuen thankes to god , for the sundry victories that he had sent him against his enemies , & also proued by manifold experience , how ready god was at hand in all his troubles : ●e being now likewise in daunger of new enemyes , desireth god to helpe him according to his wont , and destroy the malicious arrogancie of his aduersaries .

Syng this as the third Psalme WIth hart & mouth , vnto the Lord , wil I sing laud and prayse : And speake of al thy wondrous workes & then declare alwaies I wil be glad and much reioyce in thee , O God , most hie , And make my songes extoll thy name aboue the starry skye . For that my foes are driuen backe , and turned vnto flight : They fal down , flat and are destroyd by thy great force & myght Thou hast reuenged al my wrong , my grief and al my grudge : Thou doost with iustice heare my cause , most like a righteous iudge . Thou doost rebuke the Heathen folke , and wicked so confound : That afterward , the memory of them cannot be found My foe , thou hast made good dispatch , & all our townes destroyed : thou hast their fame with them defaced , through al the world so wide . Know thou that he which is aboue , for euermore shal raigne : And in the seat of equity true iudgement wil maintayne . With iustice he wil kepe and guide , the world and euery wight : And so wil yelde with equitie , to euery man his right . He is protector of the poore , what time they be opprest : He is in al aduersitie their refuge and their rest . All they that know thy holy name , therfore shal trust in thee : For thok forsakest not their sute , in their necessitie . Sing Psalmes therfore vnto the Lord , that dwelleth in Sion hil : Publish among al nations , his noble actes and will . For he is mindful of the bloud of those that be opprest : Forgetting not th' afflicted hart , that seekes to him for rest .
The second part . Haue mercy Lord on me poore wretch , whose enmies stil remaine : Which from the gates of death are wont to rayse me vp agayne . In Sion that I might set forth , thy prayse with hart and voyce : And that in thy saluation ( Lord ) my soule might stil reioyce . The heathen sticke fast in the pit , that they them selues preparde : And in the net that they did set , their own fete fast are snarde . God she wes his iudgements , which wer good for euery man to mark When as ye se the wicked man lye trapt in his own warke . The wicked and the sinfull men go down to hel for euer : And all the people of the world , that God wil not remember . But sure the Lord wil not forget the poore mans grief and payne : The pacient people neuer looke for helpe of God in vayne . O Lord arise least men preuayle that be of worldly myght : And let the Heathen folke receyue their iudgement in thy sight . Lord strike such terror , feare and dread into the harts of them : That they may know assuredly , they be but mortal men .
Vt quid domine . Psalme .x. T. S

He complayneth of the fraud , rapine , tyranny , and of all kindes of wrong , whiche worldly men vse , assigning the cause therof , whiche was , that wicked men beyng as it were dronken with worldy prosperitie , and therfore setting a part all feare and reuerence towardes god , thinke they may do all thinges without controlyng . Therfore he calleth vpon god to sende some remedy these desperate euils . And at length comforteth him selfe with hope of delyueraunce .

Sing this as the third Psalme . WHat is the cause that thou ( O Lord ) art now so far from thine ? And kepest close thy countenaunce from vs this troublous time ? The poore doth perish by the proud and wicked mens desire : Let them be taken in the craft that they them selues conspire . For in the lust of his own hart the vngodly doth delyte : So doth the wicked prayse him self , and doth the Lord despite . He is so proud that right and wrong , he setteth al apart : Nay , nay , there is no God ( sayth he ) for thus he thinkes in heart . Because his wayes do prosper stil , he doth thy lawes neglect : And with a blast doth puffe against , such as would him correct . Tush , tush ( saith he ) I haue no dread , least mine estate should change : And why ? for al aduersity to him is very straunge . His mouth is ful of cursednes , of fraud , deceyte , and guile : Vnder his to ung doth mischief sit , & trauel al the while , He lieth hid in wayes and holes , to slay the innocent : Against the poore that passe him by , his cruel eyes are bent . And like a Lion priuily lieth lurkyng in his den : If he may snare them in his net , to spoile poore simple men . And for the nonce ful craftly , he croucheth down I say : So ar great heapes of pore men made , by his strong power , hys pray . Tush , God forgetteth this ( sayth he ) therfore may I behold : His countenaunce is cast aside , he doth it not behold . Arise ( O Lord ) O God in whom the poore mans hope doth rest : Lift vp thy hand , forget not Lord , the poore that be opprest . What blasphemy is this to thee ? Lord doost thou not abhorre it ? To heare the wicked in their harts say , tush thou carest not for it ? But thou seest al thys wyckednes , and wel doost vnderstand : That frendles and poore fatherles , are left into thy hand . Of wicked and malitious men , then breake the power for euer : That they with their iniquitie , may perish altogether . The Lord shal raygne for euermore , as kyng and God alone : And he wil chase the Heathen folke , out of his land eche one . Thou hearest ( O lord ) the poore mans plaint , their praiers & request : Their harts thou wilt confirme vntil , thine eares to heare be prest To iudge the poore and fatherles , and helpe them to their right , That they may be no more opprest , with men of worldly might .
In Domino confido , Psalme .xi. T. S

This Psalme conteyneth two partes . In the first Dauid sheweth how hard assaults of temptations he sustayned , and in how great anguish of mynde he was , when Saule dyd persecute him . Then next he reioyseth that God sent him succor in his necessitie , declaring hys iustice , as wel in gouerning the good and the wicked men , as the whole world .

Syng this as the third Psalme I Trust in God , how dare ye then , say thus my soule vntil : Flee hence as fast as any foule , and hide you in your hil ? Behold the wicked bend their bowes , & make their arrowes prest to shote in secret & to hurt the sound & harmles brest . Of worldly hope al stayes wer shrunke , & clerely brought to nought Alas the iust and rightuous man , what euil hath he wrought ? But he that in his temple is , most holy and most hye : And in the heauens hath his seat , of royal maiestye : The poore and simple mans estate , considereth in his mynde : And searcheth out ful narowly , the maners of mankynde . And with a chereful countenance , the righteous man wil vse : But in his hart he doth abhorre , al such as mischief muse . And on the sinners casteth snares , as thicke as any rayne : Fire & brimstone , & whirlwindes thick , apointed for their payne . Ye see then how a righteous God , doth righteousnes embrace : And to the iust and vpright men , shewes forth his pleasant face .
Saluum me fac Deus . Psalme .xii. T. S

The prophet learning the miserable estate of the people , and the decay of all good order , desireth God spedely to send succor to his children : Then conforting himselfe and others , with the assurance of gods helpe : he commendeth the constant veritie that God obserueth in keping his promises , concluding that when all orders are most corrupted , then wyl God delyuer his .

Sing this as the third Psalme . HElpe Lord , for good and godly men , do perish and decay : And faith & truth from worldly men , is parted cleane away . Who so doth with his neighbour talk , his talk is al but vaine : For euery man bethinketh how , to flatter , lye and faine . But flatteryng and deceitful lippes , and tonges that be so stout : to speak proud words & make great brags , the lord soone cut them out . For they say stil , we wil preuayle , our tonges shal vs extol : our tongs are ours , we ought to speak , what lord shal vs controll ? But for the great complaint and cry , of poore and men opprest : Arise wil I now ( saith the lord ) and them restore to rest . Gods worde is lyke to siluer pure , that from the earth is tride : And hath no lesse then seuen tymes , in fyre bene purifide . Now since thy promise is to helpe , Lord keepe thy promise then : And saue vs now and euermore , from this il kind of men . For now the wicked world is full of mischiefes manifold : When vanitie with mortal men , so highly is extold .
Vsquequo domine . Psalme . xiii , T. S

Dauid , as it were ouercommen with sundry and new afflictions , flyeth to God , as hys onely refuge , and so at the length being encouraged through gods promises , he conceiueth most sure confidence against the extreame horrors of death .

Sing this as the third psalme . HOw long wilt thou forget me Lord , shal I neuer be remembred ? How long wilt thou thy visage hide , as though thou were offended ? In hart & mynde how long shal I with care tormented be ? How longe eke shal my deadly foe , thus triumphe ouer me ? Behold me now ( my Lord ) my God , and heare me sore opprest : Lighten mine eyes least that I sleepe , as one by death possest . Least thus mine enemy say to me , behold I do preuayle : Least they also that hate my soule , reioyce to see me quayle . But for thy mercies and goodnes , my hope shal neuer start : In thy reliefe and sauyng health , right glad shal bee my hart . I wil geue thankes vnto the Lord , and praises to him syng : Because he hath heard my request , and graunted my wishyng .
Dixit insipiens . psalme .xiiii. T. S.

He describeth the p●ruerse nature of men , which were so growen to licentiousnes , that god was brought to vtter contempt for the which thing although he was greatly greued : yet being persuaded that God would send some present remedy , he comforteth hymself and others .

THere is no God as folish men , affirme in their mad mode : their drifts are al corrupt & vayne not one of them doth good . The Lorde beheld from heauen hit , the whole race of mankynde , and saw not one that sought in deede , the liuing God to finde .

They went all wyde & were corrupt , and truly there was none : That in the world did any good : I say there was not one . Is all their iudgement so far lost , that all worke mischief stil : Eating my people euen as bread , not one to seeke Gods wil ? When they thus rage , then sodenly , great feare on them shal fal : For god doth loue the righteous men , and wil maintain them al. Ye mocke the doinges of the poore , to their reproche and shame . Because they put their trust in God , and cal vpon his name . But who shal geue thy people health , & when wilt thou fulfil : The promise made to Israel , from out of Sion hil ? Euen when thou shalt restore agayne , such as were captiues lad : Then Iacob shal therin reioyce , and Israel shal be glad .
Domine quis habitabit . Psalme .xv. T. S

This Psalme teacheth on what condition God did chuse the Iewes for his peculiar people , and wherfore he placed his Temple among them , which was to th entent , that they be lyuing vprightly & godlye , might witnes that they were his special and holy people .

Sing this as the third psalme . O Lord within thy Tabernacle , who shal inhabite stil ? Or whom wilt thou receyue to dwel , in thy most holy hil ? The man whose life is vncorrupt , whose works ar iust & streit Whose hart doth think the very truth , whose tong speakes no deceit . Nor to his neighbour doth none il , in body , goods , or name : Nor willingly doth moue false tales , which might empeyr the same That in his hart regardeth not , malitious wycked men : But those that loue and feare the Lord , he maketh much of them . His oth and al his promises , that kepeth faithfully : Although he make his couenant so , that he doth lose therby : That putteth not to vsury , his money and his coyne : Ne for to hurt the innocent , doth brybe or els purloyne . Who so doth al things as you see , that here is to be done : Shal neuer perish in this world , nor in the world to come .
Conserua me domine . Psalme .xvi. T. S.

Dauid prayeth to God for succour , not for his workes , but for his faythes sake , protestyng that he hateth al Idolatry , taking God onely for his comfort and felicity : who suffreth hys to lacke nothyng .

Syng this as the .xiiii. Psalme . LOrd kepe me , for I trust in thee , and do confesse in deede : Thou art my God , & of my goods , O lord , thou hast no neede . I geue my goodnes to the saints , that in the world do dwel . And namely to the faithful flocke , in vertue that excel . They shal heape sorowes on their heds , which run as they wer mad To offer to the Idols Gods , alas it is to bad . As for their bloudy sacrifice , and offrings of that sort : I wil not touch , nor yet therof my lips shal make report . For why ? the Lord the portion is , of mine inheritaunce : And thou art he that doost maintain , my rent , my lot , my chaunce . The place wherin my lot did fal , in beauty did excel : Myne heritage assignd to me , doth please me wondrous wel . I thanke the Lord that caused me , to vnderstand the right : For by his meanes my secret thoughts , do teach me euery nyght . I set the Lord stil in my sight , and trust him ouer al : For he doth stand on my right hand , therfore I shal not fal . Wherfore my hart and tonge also , doth both reioyce together : My flesh and body rest in hope , when I this thing consider . Thou wilt not leaue my soule in graue , for Lord thou louest me . Nor yet wil geue thine holy one , corruption for to see . But wilt teach me the way to lyfe , for al treasures and ●●ore Of perfect ioy are in thy face , and power for euermore .
Exaudi domine iustitiam meam . Psalme .xvii. T. S

Here he complayneth vnto God of the cruel pride and arrogancy of Saule and the rest of his enmies , who thus raged without any cause geuen on his part : therfore he desireth God to reuenge his innocency and deliuer hym . This Psalme ought diligentlye to be noted of such as receiue euil , for wel doyng .

Syng this as the xiiii . Psalme O Lord geue eare to my iust cause , attend when I complaine , and heare the praier that I put forth , with lips that do not fayne . And let the iudgement of my cause , procede alwaies from thee : And let thine eies behold and cleare , this my simplicitie . Thou hast wel tride me in the night , and yet couldst nothing finde : That I haue spoken with my tonge , that was not in my mynde . As from the workes of wicked men , and pathes peruerse and il : For loue of thy most holy worde , I haue refrayned stil . Then in thy pathes that be most pure , stay me ( Lord ) and preserue : That from the way wherin I walke , my steps may neuer swerue For I do cal to thee , O Lord , surely thou wilt me ayde : Then heare my prayer & way right wel , the wordes that I haue sayd . O thou the sauiour of all them , that put their trust in thee : Declare thy strength on them that spurne , against thy maiestie . O kepe me Lord as thou wouldst kepe , the apple of thine eye : And vnder couert of thy wings , defend me secretly .
The second part . From wicked men that trouble me , and daily me anoy : And from my foes that go about , my soule for to destroy . Which wallow in their worldly wealth , so ful and eke so fat : that in their pride they do not spare , to speak they care not what They lie in wait where we should passe , with craft me to confound : And musing mischief in their mindes , to cast me to the ground . Much like a Lion gredely , that would his pray embrace : Or lurkyng like a Lions whelpe , within some secret place . Vp Lord with hast preuent my foe , and cast him at thy feete : Saue thou my soule from the euil man , and with thy sword him smite : Deliuer me lord by thy power , out of these tirants hands : Which now so long time raigned haue , & kepe vs in their bands . I meane from worldly men to whom , al worldly goodes are rife : That haue no hope nor part of ioy , but in this present life . Thou of thy store their bellies filst , with pleasures to their minde : Their children haue inough & leaue , to theirs the rest behind . But I shal with pure conscience , behold thy gratious face : So when I wake , I shal be ful , with thine image and grace .
Diligam te domine . Psalme .xviii. T. S

This Psalme is the fir●●e beginning of Dauids salutation and thankes geuing in the entring into his kingdome , wherein he extolleth , and praiseth most highlye , the maruelous mercies and grace of God , who hath both preserued and defended him : he setteth forth the image of Christes kingdom , painted in his kingdome : that the faithful may be assured , that Christ shal alwaies conquere & ouercome by the vnspeakeable power of his father , though al the whole world should say there against .

O God my strength & fortitude , of force I must loue thee : thou art my castle & defence in my necessitie . My God , my rock , in whom I trust , the worker of my wealth my refuge , buckler , and my shield , the horne of al my health .

When I sing laud vnto the Lorde , most worthy to be serued : Then fro my foes I am right sure , that I shal be preserued . The panges of death did compasse me , and bound me euery where The flowing waues of wickednes , did put me in great feare . The slie and suttle snares of hel , were round about me set : And for my death there was preparde , a deadly trapping net . I thus beset with paine and grief , did pray to God for grace : And he forth with did heare my plaint , out of his holy place . Such is his power that in his wrath , he made the earth to quake : Yea the foundation of the mount , of Basan for to shake . And from his nostrels came a smoke , when kindled was his ire : and from his mouth came kindled coales , of hote consuming fyre . The Lord descended from aboue , and bowde the heauens hie : And vnderneath his feete he cast , the darknes of the skye . On Cherubs , and on Cherubins , ful royally he rode : and on the wings of all the windes , came flying al abrode .
The second part . 11 And lyke a den most darke he made his denne and secret place : With waters blacke and ayrie cloudes enuironed he was . But when the presence of his face , in brightnes shal appeare : them cloudes consume , & in their stead , come hailes & coales of fyre . These firy dartes and thunderboltes , disperse them here and there : And with his often lightenings , he puttes them in great feare . Lord at thy wrath and threatnings , and at thy chiding cheare : The springs and the foundations , of al the world appeare . And from aboue the Lord sent downe , to fetch me from below : and pluckt me out of waters great , that would me ouerflow . And me deliuerd from my foes , that would haue made me thral : Yea from such foes as were to strong , for me to deale withal . They did preuent me to oppres , in tyme of my great grief : But yet the Lord was my defence , my succor and relief . He brought me forth in open place , where as I might be free : And kept me safe , because he had a fauour vnto me . And as I was an innocent , so did he me regard : And to the cleannes of my hands , he gaue me my reward . For that I walked in his wayes , and in his pathes haue trod : And haue not wauered wickedly , against my Lord my God .
The third part . But euermore I haue respect , to his law and decre : His statutes and commaundements , I cast not out fro me . But pure and cleane and vncorrupt , appeard before his face : And did refrayne from wickednes , and sinne in any case . The Lord therfore wil me reward , as I haue done aright : And to the cleannes of my handes , appearing in his sight . For Lord with him that holy is , wilt thou be holy to : and with the good and vertuous men , right vertuosly wilt do , And to the louing and elect , thy loue thou wilt reserue : And thou wilt vse the wicked men , as wicked men deserue . For thou doost saue the simple folk , in trouble when they lye : And doost bring down the countenance , of them that looke ful hye . The Lord wil light my candel so , that it shal shine ful bright : The Lord my God wil make also , my darknes to be light . For by thy help an host of men , discomfite Lord I shal : By thee I scale and ouerleape , the strength of any wal . Vnspotted are the wayes of God , his word is purely tride : He is a sure defence to such , as in his fayth abide . For who is God except the Lord ? for other there is none : Or els who is omnipotent , sauing our God alone ?
The fourth part . The God that girdeth me with strength , is he that I do meane : That al the wayes wherin I walke , did euermore kepe cleane . That made my feete like to the Hartes , in swiftnes of my pace : And for my surety brought me forth , into an open place . He did in order put my handes , to battayle and to fight : To breake in sunder barres of brasse , he gaue my armes the might . Thou reachest me thy sauing health , thy right hand is my tower : Thy loue and familiaritie , doth stil encrease my power . And vnder me thou makest playne , the way where I should walk : So that my feete shal neuer slip , nor stumble at a balke . And fiersly I pursue and take , my foes that me annoyde : And from the field do not returne , til they be al destroyde . So I suppresse and wound my foes , that they can rise no more : For at my foote they fal down flat , I strike them all so sore . For thou doost gird me with thy strength , to war in such a wyse : That they be al scattred abrode , that vp against me ryse . Lord thou hast put into my handes , my mortal enmies yoke : and all my foes thou doost deuide , in sunder with thy stroke . They cald for help , but none gaue eare , nor helpt them with relief : Yea to the Lord they cald for helpe , yet heard he not their griefe .
The fyft part . And stil like dust before the wind , I driue them vnder feete : And sweepe them out like filthy clay , that sticketh in the streete . Thou keepst me from seditious folke , that stil in strife be led : and thou doost of the heathen folke , appoint me to be hed . A people straunge to me vnknowen , and yet they shal me serue : And at the first obey my worde , wheras myne owne wil swerue . I shal be ircksome to mine owne , they wil not see my light . But wander wide out of their wayes , and hide them out of sight But blessed be the liuing Lord , most worthy of al prayse : That is my rocke and sauing health , praysed be he alwayes . For God it is that gaue me power , reuenged for to be : And with his holy word subdude , the people vnto me . And fro my foe me deliuerd , and set me hygher then those : That cruel and vngodly were , and vp against me rose . And for this cause ( O Lord my God ) to thee geue thankes I shal : and sing out prayses to thy name , among the gentils al. That gauest great prosperity , vnto the king I say : To Dauid thine annoynted king , and to his seede for ay .
Coeli enarrant gloriam dei . psalme .xix. T. S.

To the intent he might moue the faithful to a deper consideration of gods glory , he fetteth before their eyes the most exquisite workemanship of the heauens , with their proportion and ornaments . And afterward calleth them to the law wherin God hath reueled him selfe more familiarly to his chosen people . The which peculiar grace by commendyng the law , he setteth forth more at large , and at the end , he concludeth with a prayer .

Sing this as the .xiiii Psalme . THe heauens and the firmament , do wondrously declare : The glory of God omnipotent , his workes & what they are . The wondrous workes of God appear , by euery daies succes The nights which likewise their race run , the self same things expres There is no language , tong , or speach , where their sound is not herd : In al the earth and costes therof , their knowledge is conferd . In them the Lord made for the sunne , a place of great renome : Who like a bridegrome redy trimde , doth from his chamber come . And as a valiaunt champion , who for to get a pryse : With ioy doth hast to take in hand , some noble enterpryse , And al the sky from end to end , he compasseth about : Nothing can hide it from his heat , but he will find it out . How perfect is the law of God ? how is his couenaunt sure ? Conuerting soules and making wyse , the simple and obscure ? Iust are the Lordes commaundements , & glad both hart & mynde : His precept pure , and geueth lyght , to eyes that be ful blynde . The feare of God is excellent , and doth indure for euer : The iudgements of the Lord are trne , and righteous altogether And more to be embrast alwayes , then fined gold ( I say : ) The hony and the hony combe , are not so sweete as they . By them thy seruant is fore warnd , to haue God in regard : and in performance of the same , there shal be great reward . But lord what earthly man doth know , the errours of his life ? Then clense my soule from secret synnes , which are in me most ryfe . And kepe me that presumptuous sinnes , preuayle not ouer mee : And then shal I be innocent , and great offences flee . Accept my mouth and eke my hart , my wordes & thoughts ech one . For my redeiner and my strength , O Lord thou art alone .
Exaudiat te dominus . Psalme .xx. T. S

A prayer of the people vnto God : that it would please him to heare their king , and receiue his sacrifice , which he offred before ●e wente to battle againste the Ammonites , declaring how that the Heathen put their trust in horses and chariots , but they trust onely in the name of the Lord their god . Wherfore the other shal fall , but the Lorde wyll saue the kyng and hys people .

IN trouble and aduersitie , the Lord God heare thee stil : The maiestie of Iacobs God , defend thee from al il . And send thee from his holy place , his helpe at euery nede : And so in Sion stablish thee , & make thee strong in dede . Remembring wel the sacrifice , that now to him is done : And so receyue right thankfully , thy burnt offrings echone . Accordyng to thy hartes desire , the Lord graunt vnto thee : And al thy counsel and deuyse , ful wel performe may hee . We shal reioyce when thou vs sauest , and our banners display : Vnto the Lord which thy requests , fulfilled hath alway . The Lord wil his annointed saue , I know wel by his grace : And send him health by his right hand , out of his holy place . In charets some put confidence , and some in horses trust : But we remember God our Lord , that kepeth promise iust . They fal down flat , but we do ryse , and stand vp stedfastly : Now saue & help vs Lord and king , on thee when we do cry .
Domine in virtute . Psalme .xxi. T. S.

Dauid in the parson of the people prayseth God for the victory which he gaue them against the Sirians and Ammonites . 1. Sam. x.xi. wherein he had the riche crowne of the king of Ammon , set vppon his head . ii . Sam. xii . and was indued with the manifold belessinges of God , and contrariwise his enemies destroyed .

O Lord how ioyful is the king , in thy strength , & thy power : how vehemently doth he re-ioyce , in thee his Sauior ? For thou hast geuen vnto him his god . ly hartes desyre : to him nothing hast thou denide of that he did require

Thou didst preuent him with thy gifts , and blessings manifold : And thou hast set vpon his head , a crowne of perfect gold . And when he asked lyfe of thee , therof thou madest him sure : To haue long life , yea such a lyfe , as euer should indure . Great is his glory by thy helpe , thy benefite and ayde : Great worship and great honor both , thou hast vpon him layde . Thou wilt geue him felicitie , that neuer shal decay : And with thy chereful countenance wilt comfort him alway . For why ? the king doth strongly trust , in god for to preuayle : Therfore his goodnes and his grace , wil not that he shal quaile . But let thine enmies feele thy force , and those that thee withstand : Find out thy foes , and let them feele , the power of thy right hand . And like an ouen burne them ( Lord ) in firy flame and fume : Thine anget shal destroy them all , and fire shal them consume . And thou wilt roote out of the earth , their fruite that should increase , And from the number of thy folke , their seede shal end and cease . For why ? much mischief did they muse , against thine holy name : Yet did they fayle and had no power , for to performe the same . But as a marke thou shalt them set , in a most open place : And charge thy vow strings redily , against thine enmies face . Be thou exalted lord therfore , in thy strength euery hower : So shal we sing right solempnly , praysing thy might and power .
Deus deus meus respice . psalme .xxii. T. S.

Dauid complaineth himself to be brought into such extremities that he is like a man desperate and past al hope , after declareth wherof , he recouereth himself from the bottomles pit of temptations . And vnder his owne person , he setteth forth the signre of Christ , whom he did forsee in the spirit of prophecy . So this psalme after two sortes dothe declare that prophecy of Esay : he was taken forth of pryson and iudgement .

Sing this as the .xxi. psalme . O God my God , wherfore doost thou , forsake me vtterly : and helpest not when I do make , my great complaint & cry ? To thee my God euen al day long , I do both cry and cal : I cease not all the nyght , and yet thou hearest not at al. Euen thou that in thy sanctuary , and holy place doost dwel : Thou art the comfort and the ioy , and glory of Israel . And he in whom our fathers old , had al their hope for euer : and when they put their trust in thee , so didst thou them deliuer . They were deliuerd for euer , when they called on thy name : And for the fayth they had in thee , they were not put to shame . But I am now become a worme , more like then any man : An outcast whom the people scorne , with all the spite they can . And me despise as they behold , me walking on the way : They gren , they mow , they nod their heds , & in this wise thei say This man did glory in the Lord , his fauour and his loue : Let him redeme and help hym now , his power if he wil proue . But Lord out of my mothers wombe , I came by thy request : Thou didst preserue me stil in hope , whyle I did sucke her brest . I was committed from my birth , with thee to haue abode : Since I was in my mothers wombe , thou hast bene euer my God .
The second part . Then Lord depart not now from me , in this my present griefe : Since I haue none to be my helpe , my succor and reliefe . So many bulles do compasse me , that be ful strong of head : Yea bulles so fat , as though they had , in Basan field bene fed . They gape vpon me gredely , as though they would me slay : Much lyke a Lion roryng out , and rampyng for his pray . But I drop downe lyke water shed , my ioyntes in sunder breake : My hart doth in my body melt , lyke waxe against the heate . And like a potshard drieth my strength , my tonge it cleaueth fast Vnto my iawes , and I am brought , to dust of death at last . And many dogs do compasse me , and wicked counsel eke : Conspire against me cursedly , they pearce my handes and feete . I was tormented , so that I might all my bones haue told : Yet stil vpon me they do looke , and stil they me behold . My garments they deuided eke , in partes amongst them al : And for my coate they did cast lots , to whom it might befal . Therfore I pray thee be not far , fro me at my great neede : But rather sith thou art my strength , to helpe me Lord make speede . And from the sword ( Lord ) saue my soule , by thy might & thy power : And kepe my soule , thy darling deare , from dogs that would deuour ,
The third part . And from the Lions mouth that would , me al in sunder shiuer : And from the hornes of Vnicornes , Lord safely me deliuer . And I shal to my brethren al , thy maiestie record : and in thy church shal prayse the name , of thee the liuing Lord . Al ye that feare him praise the Lord , thou seede of Iacob honor him : and with al reuerence possible , thou seede of Israel worship hym . For he despiseth not the poore , he tourneth not awry . His countenaunce , when they do cal , but graunteth to theyr cry . Among the flocke that feare thee Lord , I wil therfore proclaime Thy prayse , & kepe my promise made , for setting forth thy name . The poore shal eate and be suffised , & those that do their dever To know the lord , shal praise his name , their harts shal liue for euer . Al costes of earth shal praise the Lorde , & turne to hym for grace : The Heathen folke shal worship him , before his blessed face . The kingdome of the Heathen folke , the Lord shal haue therfore : And he shal be their gouernor , and king for euermore . The riche men of his godly giftes , shal fede , and taste also : And in his presence worship him , & bow their knees ful low . And al that shal go down to dust of lyfe by him must taste : My seed seel serue & praise his name , while any world shal last . My seed shal plainly shew to them , that shal be borne hereafter , His iustice , and his rightuousnes , & all his workes of wonder .
Dominus regit me . Psalme .xxiij. W. W.

Because the Prophet had proued the great mercyes of God at diuers tymes , and in sundry maners : he ga●hereth a certayne assuraunce , fully perswadyng hym selfe that God wil continue the very same goodnes towardes hym for euer .

Sing this as the .xxi. psalme . THe Lord is onely my support , and he that doth me fede : How can I then lacke any thyng , wherof I stand in nede ? He doth me fold in coats most safe , the tender grasse fast by : And after driues me to the streames , which runne most pleasantly And when I fele my selfe nere lost , then doth he me home take : Conducting me in his right pathes , euen for his own names sake . And though I wer euen at deathes dore , yet would I feare none ill : For with thy rod & shepherdes crooke , I am comforted stil Thou hast my table richly deckt , in despite of my fo : Thou hast my head with baulme refresht , my cup doth ouerflo . And finally while breath doth last , thy grace shal me defend : And in the house of God wil I my life for euer spend .
Another by Thomas Sternhold . MY shepehard is the lyuing Lord , nothing therfore I nede : In pastors fayre , with waters calme , he sets me for to fede . He did conuert & glad my soule , & brought my mind in frame : To walke in pathes of rightuousnes , for his most holy name . yea though I walke in vale of death , yet wil I feare none il : Thy rod , thy staffe doth comfort me , and thou art with me stil . And in the presence of my foes , my table thou shalt spred : Thou shalt ( O Lord ) fil ful my cup , and eke annoynt my head . Through all my life thy fauour is , so franckly shewde to me : That in thy house for euermore , my dwelling place shal be .
Domini est terra . psalme .xxiiii. I. H.

Because the grace of God was then to be vttered in the temple , more glorious then before it had ben in the tabernacle , Dauid geueth it a more glorious title , and with exclamation setteth forth the honor therof , stirring vs to the consideration of the eternall mansions prepared for vs in the heauens : wherof this was a shadow and figure .

Syng this as th x. xxi . Psalme . THe earth is al the Lordes , withal her store and furniture : yea his is al the world , and al that therin do indure . For he hath fastly founded it , aboue the sea to stand : And laid a low the liquid flouds to flow beneath the land . For who is he ( O Lord ) that shal , ascend into thy hil ? Or passe into thy holy place , there to continue stil ? Whose hands ar harmles , & whose hart , no spot there doth defile , His soule not set on vanitie , who hath not sworne no guile . Him that is such a one the Lord , shal place in blisful plight : And God his God and sauior , shal yelde to him his right . This is the brode of trauelers , in seking of his grace : As Iacob did the Israelite , in that time of his race . Ye princes open your gates , stand open the euerlasting gate : For there shal enter in therby , the king of glorious state . What is the king of glorious ? the strong and mighty Lord : The mighty Lord , in battayles stout , and trial of the sword . Ye princes open your gates stand open , the euerlasting gate For there shal enter in therby , the king of glorious state . What is this king of glorious , the Lord of hostes it is : The kingdome and the royalltie , of glorious state is his .
Ad te domine leuaui . Psalme .xxv. T. S.

The Prophet touched with the consideration of his sinnes , and also greued with the cruell malice of his enemies , prayeth to God most feruently to haue his sinnes forgeuen , especially such as he had committed in his youth . He begynneth euery verse accordyng to the Ebrue letters two or three except .

I Lift mine hart to thee , my God & guide most iust , now suffer me to take no shame , for in thee do I trust . Let not my foes reioyce , nor make a scorne of me , and let them not be ouerthrowen that put their trust in thee .

But shame shal them befal , which harme them wrongfully : Therfore thy pathes & thy rightwayes , vnto me Lord descry . Direct me in thy truth , and teach me I thee pray : Thou art my God and sauiour , on thee I wayt alway . Thy mercyes manifold , I pray thee Lord remember : And eke thy pitie plentiful , for they haue ben for euer . Remember not the fautes , and fraylty of my youth : Remember not how ignoraunt , I haue ben of thy truth : Nor after my deserts , let me thy mercy find , But of thine own beningnity , Lord haue me in thy mynd . His mercy is ful swete , his truth a perfect guide Therfore the Lord wil sinners teach , & such as go aside . The humble he wil teach , his preceptes for to kepe : He wil direct in al his wayes the lowly and the meke , For al the wayes of God , are truth & mercy both , To them that kepe his testament , the witnes of his troth .
The second part . Now for thy holy name , O Lord I thee intreat , To graunt me pardon for my sinne , for it is wondrous great . Who so doth feare the Lord , the Lord doth him direct . To lead his life in such away , as he doth best accept . His soule shal euermore , in goodnes dwel and stand , His sede and his posterity , inherite shal the land . Al those that feare the Lord , know his secret intent : And vnto them he doth declare , his wil and testament . Mine eyes and eke my hart , to him I wil aduaunce : That pluckt my feete out of the snare , of sinne & ignorance . With mercy me behold , to thee I make my mone : For I am poore and desolate , and comfortles alone . The troubles of mine hart , are multiplied in dede : Bring me out of this misery , necessity and nede . Behold my pouerty , mine anguish and my payne Remit my sinne & mine offence , & make me cleane agayne . O Lord behold my foes , how they do stil increase : Pursuing me with deadly hate , that faine would liue in peace . Preserue and kepe my soule , and eke deliuer me : And let me not be ouerthrowen , because I trust in the. Let my simple purenes , me from mine enmies shend : Because I looke as one of thine , that thou shouldst me defend . Deliuer Lord thy folke , and send them some relief : I meane thy chosen Israel , from al their paine and grief .
Iudica me domine . Psalme .xxvi. I. H.

Dauid oppressed with many iniuries , findyng no helpe in the world , called for ayde from God : and assured of his integritie towards Saul , desireth God to be his iudge , and to defend his innocency , causeles afflicted . Finally he maketh mention of his sacrifice whiche he will offer for his deliueraunce , and desireth to be in the company of the faythfull in the congregation of God , whiche he was banished by Saule , promising integritie of lyfe , and open prayses and thankes geuyng .

Sing this as the .xviii. psal. LOrd be my iudge , & thou shalt se , my pathes be right & plaine : I trust in god , & hope that he , wil strength me to remaine , Proue me my God I thee desire , my wayes to search & try : As men do proue their gold with fire , my reaynes and hart espie . Thy goodnes layd before my face , I durst be bold alwayes : For of thy truth I treade the trace , and wil do al my dayes . I do not lust to haunt or vse , with men whose dedes are vayne : To come in house I do refuse , with the deceitful trayne . I much abhorre the wicked sort , their dedes I do despise : I do not once to them resort , that hurtful things deuise : My hands I wash , and do procede in workes that walke vpright : Then to thy alter I make spede , to offer there in sight . That I may speake & preach the prayse , that doth belong to thee : And so declare how wondrous wayes , thou hast ben good to me . O Lord thy house I loue most deare , to me it doth excel : I haue delight & would be nere , whereas thy grace doth dwel . Oh shut not vp my soule with them , in sinne that take theyr fil : Nor yet my life amongst those men , that seke much bloud to spil . Whose hands are heapt with craft & guile , their life therof is ful : And their right hand with wrench & wile , for bribes doth pluck & pul . But I in righteousnes entend , my time and dayes to serue : Haue mercy Lord and me defend , so that I do not swerue . My fote is stayd for al assayes , it standeth wel and right : Wherfore to God wil I geue praise , in al the peoples sight .
Dominus illuminatio . Psalme .xxvi. I H.

Dauid maketh this Psalme beyng deliuered from great perils as appeareth by the prayses and thankes geuing annexed : Wherein we may see the constant fayth of Dauid against the assaultes of al enemies , and also th end wherfore he desireth to lyue and to be deliuered , one ly to worship God in his congregation . Hereby he promiseth him selfe assuraunce , though father and mother forsake him , he teacheth this to be the onely way , to see the good thinges in the lande of the lyuing , and after hys example he exhorteth to fayth and to attende vpon the Lorde .

Sing this as the .xviii. psal , THe Lord is both my health & light , shal man make me dismaide ? Sith god doth geue me strength & might , why shuld I be afraid While the my foes with al their strength , begin with me to brawle : And thinke to eate me vp at length , them selues haue caught the fal . Though they in campe against me lye , my hart is not afraid : In battel pight if they wil try , I trust in God for ayde . One thing of God I do require , that he wil not deny : For which I pray and wil desire , til he to me apply . That I within his holy place , my lyfe throughout may dwell ? To see the beauty of his face , and vew his temple wel . In tyme of dread he shal me hide , within his place most pure : And kepe me secret by his syde , as on a rocke most sure . At length I know the Lordes good grace , shal make me strong & stout My foes to foyle & cleane deface , that compasse me about . Therfore within his house wil I geue sacrifice of prayse : With Psalmes & songes I wil apply , to laud the Lord alwayes .
The seconde part . Lord heare the voyce of my request , for which to thee I cal : Haue mercy ( Lord ) on me opprest , and send me helpe with al. My hart doth knowledge vnto thee , I sue to haue thy grace : Then seke my face sayst thou to me , Lord I wil seke thy face . In wrath turne not thy self away , nor suffer me to slyde : Thou art my helpe stil to this day , be stil my God and guide . My parentes both their sonne forsooke , and cast me of at large : And then the Lord him self yet tooke , of me the cure and charge . Teach me ( O God ) the way to thee , and lead me on forth right : For feare of such as watch for me , to trap me if they might . Do not betake me to the wil , of them that be my foes : For they surmise agaynst me stil , false witnes to depose . My hart would faint , but that in me , this hope he fixed fast : The Lord gods good grace shal it se , in life that ay shal last Trust stil in God , whose whole thou art , his wil abide thou must : And he shal ease and strength thy hart , if thou in him do trust .
Ad te domine clamabo . Psalme .xxviii. I. H.

Being in great feare and pensiuenes to see God dishonored by the wicked men , he desireth to be rid of them , and crieth for vengeaunce against them , and at length assureth him selfe , that God hath herd his prayer , vnto whose tuition he commendeth all the faithfull .

Syng this as the .xxi. Psalme . THou art O Lord my strength & stay , the succor which I craue : Neglect me not , least I be like , to them that go to grane . The voyce of thy suppliant heare , that vnto thee doth cry When I lift vp my hands vnto , thy holy arke most hye . Repute not me among the sort , of wicked and peruert : That speake right fayre vnto theyr frends , & thinke ful il in hart . According to their handy worke , as they deserue in dede : And after their inuentions , let them receiue their mede . For they regard nothing Gods workes , his law , ne yet his lore : Therfore wil he them and their sede , destroy for euermore . To render thankes vnto the Lord , how great a cause haue I : My voyce , my prayer , & my complaint , that heard so willingly . He is my shield and fortitude , my buckeler in distresse : My hope , my helpe , my hartes relief , my song shal him confesse . He is our strength and our defence , our enmies to resist : The health and the saluation , of his elect by Christ . Thy people and thine heritage , Lord blesse , guide , and preserue : Increase them Lord , & rule their harts , that they may neuer swerue .
Afferte domino . psalme .xxix. T. S.

An excellent Psalme , wherein the Prophete exhorteth the very princes and rulers of the worlde , whiche otherwise for the most part thinke there is no God , at the least to feare him for the thunders and tempestes , for feare wherat all creatures tremble . And though there by God threatneth sinners , yet is he alwayes mercyful to his , and moueth them therby to prayse his name .

Syng this as the xxi . Psalme . GEue to the Lord , ye potentates , ye rulers of the world , Geue ye all prayse , honor & strength , vnto the lyuing Lord . Geue honor to his holy name , and honor him alone : Worship him in his maiesty , within his holy throne . His voyce doth rule the waters al , euen as him self doth please : He doth prepare the thunder clappes , and gouernes al the sease . The voyce of God is of great force , and wondrous excellent : It is most mighty in effect , and much magnificent . The voyce of God , doth rent & breake , the cedre trees so long : The Cedre trees of Libanus , which are most hye and strong . And makes them leape like as a calf , or els the Vnicorne : Not onely trees but mountaines great , wheron the trees ar borne . His voyce deuideth flames of fire , and shakes the wildernes : It makes the desert quake for feare , that called is Cades . It makes the Hindes for feare to calue , & makes the couert plaine , Then in his temple euery man , his glory doth proclaime . The Lord was set aboue the flouds , ruling the raging sea : So shal he raygne , as Lord and kyng , for euer and for aye . The Lord wil geue his people power , in vertue to increase : The Lord wil blesse his chosen folke , with euerlasting peace .
Exaltab● te domine . Psalme .xxx. I. H.

When Dauid should haue dedicated his house to the Lord , he fell so extreme sicke , that he was without all hope of life , and therfore after his recouery , he rendreth thankes to God , exhorting others to the like , & to learne by his example , that God is rather merciful than seuere and rigorous towardes his children , and also that the fall from prosperitie is sodeyne . This done , he retourneth to prayer , promising to prayse God for euer .

ALl laud and prayse , with hart and voyce ( O Lord ) I geue to thee : whiche didst not make my foes reioyce , but hast exalted me . O Lorde my God to thee I cryde , in all my payne and grief , thou gauest an eare , and didst prouide to ease me with relief .

Of thy good wil thou hast cald back , my soule from hell to saue Thou didst reuiue when strength did lacke , & kept me from the graue . Sing prayse ye saints that proue & se , the goodnes of the Lord : In memory of his maiesty , reioyce with one accord . For why ? his anger but a space , doth last and flake agayne But in his fauor and his grace , alwayes doth life remayne . Though gripes of grief , & panges ful sore , shal lodg with vs al night : The Lord to ioy shal vs restore , before the day be light . When I enioyd the world at wil , thus would I boast and say Tush , I am sure to feele none il , this wealth shal not decay . For thou ( O Lord ) of thy good grace , hadst sent me strength & ayde But when thou turnd away thy face , my mind was sore dismayd . Wherfore agayne yet did I cry , to thee , O Lord of might : My God with plaints I did apply , and prayd both day & night . What gayn is in my bloud sayd I , if death destroy my dayes ? Doth dust declare thy maiesty , or yet thy truth doth prayse ? Wherfore my God some pity take , O Lord , I thee desire Do not this simple soule forsake , of helpe I thee require . Then didst thou turne my grief and wo , vnto a chereful voyce The mourning weede thou tookst me fro , & madst me to reioyce . Wherfore my soule vncessantly , shal sing vnto thy prayse My Lord my God , to thee will I , geue laud & thankes alwayes .
In te domine speraui . Psalme .xxxi. 1. Hop .

Dauid deliuered from some great daunger , in the deserte of Maon or els where , first he rehearseth what meditation he had by the power of faith when death was before his eyes , his enemyes beyng ready to take him : then he adioyneth the fauour of God alwayes to be ready to those that feare him . Finally he exhorteth all the faithful to trust in God and to loue him , bycause he preserueth and strengthneth them , as they may see by his example .

Syng this as the. 18. Psalme O Lord I put my trust in thee , let nothing worke me shame As thou art iust deliuer me , and set me quite from blame . Heare me ( O lord ) & that anone , to help me make good spede . Be thou my rocke , and house of stone , my fence in tyme of nede . For why ? as stones thy strength is tride , thou art my fort and tower For thy names sake be thou my guide , & lead me in thy power . Pluck forth my feete , & breake the snare , which they for me haue laid Thou art my strength , and al my care , is for thy might and ayd . Into thy handes Lord I commit , my spirit which is thy dew For why ? thou hast redemed it ( O Lord ) thou God most true . I hate such folke as wil not part , from things that he abhord , When they on trifles set their hart , my trust is in the Lord . For I will in thy mercy ioy , I se it doth excel Thou seest when ought would me annoy , & knowest my soul ful wel . Thou hast not left me in their hand , that would me ouercharge : But thou hast set me out of band to walke abrod at large .
The second parte . 9 Great grife ( O Lord ) doth me assayle , some pyty on me take : Mine eyes waxe dim , my might doth fayle , my wombe for wo doth ake My life is worne for grief & payne , my yeares in wo are past : My strength is gone , & through disdaine , my bones corrupt & wast . Among my foes I am a scorne , my frendes are all dismayd : My neighbours and my kinsmen borne , to se me are afrayd . As men once dead are out of mind , so am I now forgot : As smal effect in me they find , as in a broken pot . I hard the brags of al the route , their threates my mind did fray : How they conspird and went about , to take my life away . But , Lord , I trust in thee for ayde , not to be ouer trod : For I confes and stil haue sayd , thou art my Lord and God . The length of al my life and age , O Lord , is in thy hand : Defend me from the wrathes and rage , of them that me withstand . To me thy seruaunt ( Lord ) expresse , and shew thy ioyful face : And saue me Lord , for thy goodnes , thy mercy and thy grace .
The third part . Lord let me not be put to blame , for that on thee I call : But let the wicked beare their shame , and in the graue to fal . Oh how great good hast thou in store , layd vp ful safe for them : That feare and trust in thee therfore , before the sonnes of men . Thy presence shal them fence & guid , from al proud bragges & wrongs Within thy place thou shalt them hide , from al the strife of toungs . Thankes to the Lord that hath declard , on me his grace so far : Me to defend with watch and ward , as in a town of war . Thus did I say both day and night , when I was sore opprest : Loe , I was cleane cast out of sight , yet hardst thou my request . Ye saints , loue ye the Lord I say , the faithfull he doth guide : And to the proud he wil repay , according to their pride . Be strong , and God shal stay your hart , be bold and haue a lust For sure the Lord wil take your part , sith ye on him do trust .
Beati quorum remissi sunt . Psalme .xxxii. T. S.

David punished with greuous sicknes for his sinnes , counteth them happy to whom God doth not imputs theyr transgressions . And after that he had confessed his s●nnes and obteined pardon , he exhorteth the wicked men to lyue godly , and the good to reioyce .

Syng this as the .xxx. Psalme THe man is blest , whose wickednes , the Lord hath cleane remitted : And he whose sinne & wretchednes , is hid & also couered . And blest is he to whom the Lord , imputeth not his sinne : Which in his hart hath hid no guile , nor fraude is found therin . For whilst that I kept close my sinne , in silence and constraynt : My bones did weare & wast away , with dayly mone & plaint . For night and day thy hand on me , so greuous was and smert : That al my bloud and humours moyst , to drynes did conuert . I did therfore confes my fault , and al my sinnes discouer : The thou ( O Lord ) didst me forgeue , & al my sinnes passe ouer . The humble man shal pray therfore , and seke thee in due time : So that the floudes of waters great , shal haue no power on him . When trouble and aduersitie , do compasse me about : Thou art my refuge and my ioy , & thou doost rid me out . Come hither & I shal thee teach , how thou shalt walk a right : And wil thee guide as I my self , haue learnde by proofe & sight . Be not so rude and ignoraunt , as is the horse and mule : Whose mouth with out a rayne or bit , from harme thou canst not rule . The wicked man shal manifold sorowes and griefs sustayne : But vnto him that trustes in God , his goodnes shal remaine . Be mery therfore in the Lord , ye iust lift vp your voyce : And ye of pure and perfect hart , be glad and eke reioyce .
Exultate iusti in domino . Psalme .xxxiii. IH .

He exhorteth good men to prayse God , for that he hath not onely created all thinges , and by his prouidence gouerneth the same : but also is faithfull in his promises . He vnderstandeth mans hart , and scattereth the counsell of the wicked . So that no man can be preserued by any creature or mans strength : but they that put theyr confidence in his mercy , shal be preserued from all aduecsitie .

Syng this as the .xxx. Psalme . YE rightuous in the Lord reioyce , it is a semely sight : That vpright men with thankful voice , shuld praise the god of might Praise ye the lord with harp & song , in Psalmes & pleasant things : With lute and instrument among , that soundeth with ten strings . Sing to the Lord a song most new , with courage geue him prayse : For why ? his word is euer true , his workes and al his wayes . To iudgment , equity , and right , he hath a great good wil : And with his giftes he doth delight , the earth throughout of fil . For by the word of God alone , the heauens al were wrought : Their hostes & powers euery chone , his breath to passe hath brought . The waters great-gathered hath he , on heapes within the shore : And hid them in the depth to be , as in an house of store . Al men on earth both least and most , feare God and kepe his law : Ye that inhabite in ech cost , dread him and stand in awe . What he commaunded wrought it was , at once with present spede : what he doth wil is brought to passe , with ful effect in dede . The counsels of the nations rude , the Lord doth driue to nought , He doth defeate the multitude , of their deuise and thought . But his decres continew stil , they neuer slake or swage : The motions of his mind and wil , take place in euery age .
The seconde part . And blest are they to whom the Lord , as God & guide is knowen : whom he doth chose of mere accord , to take them as his own . The Lord from heauen cast his sight , on men mortal by birth : Considering from his seat of might , the dwelles of the earth . The lord I say , whose hand hath wrought , mans hart & doth it frame For he alone doth know the thought , & working of the same . A king that trusteth in his host , shal nought preuaile at length : The man that of his might doth boast , shal fal for al his strength . The troupes of horsemen eke shal fail , their sturdy stedes shal sterue : The strength of horse shal not preuayle , the rider to preserue . But loo , the eyes of God entend , and watch to aide the iust : With such as feare him to offend , and on his goodnes trust . That he of death and all distres , may set their soule from dread : And if that dearth the land oppresse , in hunger them to feade . Wherfore our soule doth stil depend , on God our strength and stay : He is the shield vs to defend , and driue al darts away . Our soule in God hath ioy and game , reioysing in his might : For why ? in his most holy name , we hope and much delight . Therfore let thy goodnes ( O Lord ) stil present with vs bee : As we alwayes with one accord , do only trust in thee .
Benedicam domino . Psalme .xxxiiii. T. S.

After Dauid had escaped Achis , accordyng as it is written in the. 1. Sam. 21. whome in this title he calleth Abimelech ( whiche was a generall name to all the kynges of the Philistines ) he prayseth God for his deliueraunce , prouoking all others by his example to trust in God to feare and serue him , who defendeth the godly with his aungels , and vtterly destroyeth the wicked in their sinnes .

Sing this as the .xxx Psalme . I Wil geue laud & honor both , vnto the Lord alwayes : And eke my mouth for euermore , shal speak vnto his praies I do delite to laud the Lord , in soule and eke in voyce : That humble men and mortified , may heare and so reioyce . Therfore se that ye magnify , with me the liuing Lord : And let vs now exalt his name , together with one accord . For I my self besought the Lord , he aunswered me agayn : And me deliuered incontinent , from al my feare and pain . Who so they be that him behold , shal se his lyght most cleare : Their countenaunce shal not be dasht , they nede it not to feare . This sely wretch for some relief , vnto the Lord did cal : Who did him heare without delay , and rid him out of thrall . The angel of the Lord doth pitch , his tentes in euery place : To saue al such as feare the Lord , that nothing them deface . Tast and consider wel therfore , that God is good and iust : O happy man that maketh him , his onely stay and trust . Feare ye the Lord his holy ones , aboue al earthly thing : For they that feare the liuing Lord , are sure to lacke nothing . The Lyons shall be hongerbit , and pinde with famine much : But as for them that feare the Lord , no lacke shal be to such .
The second part . Come nere therfore my children deare , and to my wordes geue eare : I shal you teach the perfit way , how you the Lord should feare . Who is that man that would liue long , and lead a blessed life ? Se thou refrayne thy tong and lips , from al disceit and strife . Turne backe thy face from doing il , and do the godly dede : Inquire for peace and quietnes , and folow it with spede . For why ? the eyes of God aboue , vpon the iust are bent : His eares likewise do heare the plaint , of the poore innocent . But he doth frowne & bend his browes , vpon the wicked trayne : And cut away the memory , that should of them remayne . But when the iust do call and cry , the Lord doth heare them so : That out of paine and misery , forth with he lets them go . The Lord is kynd and straight at hand , to such as be contrit : He sautes also the sorowful , the meke and poore in spirit . Ful many be the miseries , that righteous men do suffer : But out of al aduersities , the Lord doth them deliuer . The Lord doth so preserue and keepe , his very bones alway : That not so much as one of them , doth perish or decay . The sinne shal slea the wicked man , whiche he himself hath wrought and such as hate the righteous man , shal soone be brought to nought . But they that serue the liuing Lord , the Lord doth saue them sound : and who that put their trust in hym , nothyng shal them confound .
Iudice domine . psalme .xxxv. I. H

So long as Saule was enemy to Dauid , al that had any authoritie vnder him , to flatter their king , did also most cruelly persecute Dauid : against whom he prayeth God to plead & to auenge his cause , that they may be taken in their nets and snares , which they laid for hym , & his innoccēy may be declared . And that the innocent whiche taketh part with him , may reioyce & praise the name of the Lord that thus deliuereth his seruant . And so he promiseth to speake forth the iustice of the Lord , and to magnify his name al the dayes of his lyfe .

LOrd pleade my cause agaynst my foes , con-found their force and myght : Fyght on my part , against all those , that seeke with me to fyght . Lay hand vp - pon thy speare and shield , thy self in armour dresse : stand vp for me and fight the field , to helpe me from distresse .

Gird on thy sword and stop the way , my enmies to withstand : That thou vnto my soule do say : lo I thy helpe at hand . Confound them with rebuke and blame , that seke my soule to spil let them turne backe & flye with shame , the think to worke me il . Let them disperse and flie abrode , as wind doth dryue the dust : And that the aungel of our God , their might away may thrust . Let al their wayes , be voyde of lyght , and slippry like to fal : And send thine aungel with thy might , to persecute them al. For why ? without my fault they haue , in secret set their grin : And for no cause haue digd a cause , to take my soule therin . When they think least & haue no care , O Lord destroy them al : Let them be trapt in their owne snare , and in their mischief fal . And let my soule , my hart and voyce , in God haue ioy and wealth : That in the lord I may reioyce , and in his sauyng health . And then my bones shal speak and say , my partes shal al agree : O Lord though they do seme ful gay , what man is lik to thee ?
The second part . Thou doost defend the weake from them , that are both stout and strong : and rid the poore from wicked men , that spoyle and do them wrong . My cruel foes against me rise , to witnes things vntrue : And to accuse me they deuise , of that I neuer knew . Where I to them did owe good wil , they quit me with disdayne : That they should pay my good with il , my soule doth sore complain When they wer sick I mournd therfore , and clad my self in sacke : With fasting I did faint ful sore , to pray I was not slacke . As they had bene my brethren deare , I did my self behaue : As one that maketh woful cheare , about his mothers graue . But they at my disease did ioy , and gather on a rout : Yea abiect slaues at me did toye , with mocks and checks ful stout . The belly gods and flattering trayne , that al good things deryde : At me do grin with great disdayne , and pluck their mouth asyde . Lord when wilt thou amend this geare , why doost thou stay & pause ? Oh rid my soule myne onely deare , out of these Lyons clawes . And then wil I geue thanks to thee , before thy church alwayse : And where as most of people be , there wil I shew they prayse . Let not my foes preuayle on me , which hate me for no fault : Nor yet to winke or turne their eye , that causeles me assault .
The third part . O peace no word they thinke or say , their talke is al vntrue : They stil consult and would betray , al those that peace ensue . With open mouth they run at me , they gape , they laugh they fliere : Wel , wel , say they , our eye doth see , the thyng that we desire . But Lord thou seest what waies they take , sease not this geare to mend Be not far of , nor me forsake , as men that fayle their frend . Awake , aryse , and stirre abrode , defend me in my right : Reuenge my cause my Lord my God , and aid me with they might According to they righteousnes , my Lord God set me free : and let not them their pride expresse , nor triumph ouer mee . Let not their harts reioyce & cry , there , there , this geare goeth trim Nor geue them cause to say on hye , we haue our wil of hym . Confound them with rebuke and shame , that ioy when I do mourne : and pay them home with spite & blame , that brag at me with scorn . Let them be glad and eke reioyce , which loue mine vpright way : and they al tymes with hart and voyce , shal prayse the lord & say : Great is the Lord , and doth excel , for why he doth delight : To see his seruants prosper wel , that is his pleasant sight . Wherfore my tonge I wil apply , thy righteousnes to prayse : Vnto the Lord my God wil I , sing laudes with thankes alwayes .
Dixit iniustus . Psalme .xxxvi. I. H.

Dauid greuously vexed by the wicked , doth complaine of their malice & wickednes . Then he turneth to consider the vnspeakable goodnes of God toward al creatures . But specially towards his children , that by fayth there of he may bee comforted and assured of his deliuerance by this ordinary course of gods worke , who in the ende destroyeth the wycked , and saueth the iust .

Sing this as the. xxxv . psal. THe wicked with his workes vniust , doth thus persuade his hart : That of the Lord he hath no trust , his feare is set apart . Yet doth he ioy in his estate , to walk as he began : So long til he deserue the hate of God and eke of man . His words are wicked , vile , and naught , his tong no truth doth tel : Yet at no hand wil he be taught , which way he may do wel . When he should slepe , them doth he muse , his mischief to fulfil : No wicked wayes doth he refuse , nor nothing that is il . But Lord thy goodnes doth ascend , aboue the heauens hie : So doth thy truth it self extend vnto the cloudy sky . Much more than hils so high and steepe , thy iustice is exprest : Thy iudgements like to seas most depe , thou sauest both man & beast Thy mercy is aboue all things , O God it doth excel : In trust wherof as in thy wings , the sonnes of men shal dwel . Within thy house they shal be fed , with plentye at their wil : Of al delight they shal be sped , and take therof their fil . For why ? the wel of lyfe so pure , did ouerflow from thee And in they light we are ful sure , the lastyng light to see . From such as thee desire and know , let not thy grace depart : Thy righteousnes declare and shew , to men of vpright hart . Let not the proud on me preuayle , O Lord of thy good grace : Nor let the wicked me assayle , to throw me out of place . But they in their deuice shal fal , that wicked workes maintayne : They shal be ouerthrown withal , and neuer ryse agayne .
Noli emulari . Psalme .xxxvii. W. W.

Because the godly should not wonder to see wicked men prosper in this world : the prophet sheweth that all thinges shall be graunted according to their hartes desire to them that loue and feare God , and they that do the contrary , although they seeme to florish for a time , shal at length perish .

Syng this as the. xxxv Psalme . CRudge not to see the wicked men , in wealth to florish stil : Nor yet enuy such as to il , haue bent and set their wil. For as grene gras & florishing herbes , are cut & wither away So shal their great prosperity , soone passe , fade , and decay . Trust thou therfore in God alone , to do wel geue thy mynd : So shalt thou haue the land as thyne , & there sure foode shalt find . In God set al thy harts delite , and loke what thou wouldst haue : Or els canst wish in al the world , thou needst it not to craue . Cast both thy selfe and thyne affayres , on God with perfect trust : And thou shalt see with patience , the effect both sure and iust . The perfect lyfe and godly name , he wil cleare as the light : So that the sunne euen at noone dayes , shal not shyne half so bright Be stil therfore and stedfastly , on God see thou wait then : Not shrinking for the prosperous state , of leud and wicked men . Shake of despite , enuy , and hate , at least in any wyse : Their wicked steps auoyd and fly , and folow not their guise . For euery wicked man wil God , destroy both more and lesse : But such as trust in him are sure , the land for to posses . Watch but a whyle and thou shalt see , no more the wycked trayn : No not so much as house or place , where once he dyd remayn .
The second part . But merciful and humble men , enioy shal sea and land : In rest and peace they shal reioyce , for nought shal then withstand The leud men and malitious , against the iust conspyre : They gnash their teeth at him , as men , which do his bane desyre . But while the leud men thus do think , the Lord laughes them to scorne for why he seeth their terme approch , when they shal sigh & morne . The wicked haue their sword out drawn , their bow eke haue thei bent To ouerthrow and kil the poore , as they the right way went . But the same sword shal yearse their harts , which was to kil the iust likewise the bow shal break to shiuers , wherin thei put their trust . Doubtles the iust mans poore estate , is better a great deale more : Then al these leud & worldy mens rich pompe and heaped store . For be their power neuer so strong , God wil it ouerthrow : Where contrary he doth preserue , the humble men and low . He seeth by his great prouidence , the good mens trade and way : And wil geue them inheritaunce , which neuer shal decay . They shal not be discouraged , when some are hard bested : When other shal be hungerbit , they shal be clad and fed . For whosoeuer wicked is , and enmy to the Lord : shal quail , yea melt euen as lambs grease , or smoke that flyeth abrode .
The third part . Behold the wicked boroweth much , and neuer paithe again : Wheras the iust by liberal gifts , makes many glad and fain . For they , whom God doth bles , shal haue the land for heritage : And they whom he doth curse likewyse , shal perish in his rage . The lord the iust mans waies doth guide , & geues him good succes To euery thing he takes in hand , he sendeth good addres . Though that he fal , yet is he sure , not vtterly to quayle : Because the lord stretches out his hand , at neede & doth not fayle . I haue bene yong and now am old , yet did I neuer see : The iust man left , or els his sede , to beg for misery . But geues alwayes most liberally , and lendes where as is neede : His children and posteritie , receyue of God their meede . Flee vice therfore and wickednes , and vertue do embrace : So God shal graunt thee long to haue , in earth a dwelling place For God so loueth equitie , and shewes to his such grace : That he preserues then euermore , but stroyes the wycked race . Where as the good and godly men , inherite shal the land : Hauing as Lordes al thing therin , in their own power and hand The iust mans mouth doth euer speak , of matters wise and hye : His tong doth talk to edify , with truth and equity . For in his hart the law of God , his Lord doth stil abide : So that where euer he goes or walkes , his foote can neuer flyde . The wicked like a rauenyng wolfe , the iust man doth beset : By all meanes seeking him to kil , if he fal in his net .
The fourth part . Though he should fal into his handes , yet god would succor send : Though men against him sentence geue , god would him yet defend . Waite thou on God , and kepe his way , he shal preserue thee then : The earth to rule , & thou shalt see , destroid these wicked men . The wicked haue I sene most strong , and placed in high degree : Florishing in al wealth and store , as doth the Laurel tree . But sodenly he passed away , and lo he was quite gone : them I him soght , but could scarse find , the place wher dwelt such one Marke and behold the perfite man how god doth him encrease : For the iust man shal haue at length , great ioy with rest & peace . As for transgressours wo to them , destroyd they shal al be : God wil cut of their budding race , and riche posteritie . But the saluation of the iust , doth come from God aboue : Who in their trouble sends then ayde , of his mere grace , and loue . God doth them help , saue and deliuer , from leud men and vniust : And stil wil saue them whilst that they , in him do put their trust .
Domine ne in furore . Psalme .xxxviii. I. H.

Dauid lying sicke of some greuous ●isease , acknowlegeth himselfe to be chastised of the lord for his sinnes , and therfore prayeth God to turne away his wrath , he vttexeth the greatnes of his griefe by many wordes and circumstances , as wounded with the arrowes of Gods ire , forsaken of his frendes , euil entreated of his enemies , but in the end with firme confidence , be commendeth his cause to God , and hopeth for spedy helpe at his hand .

Syng this as the. xxxv Psalme . PVt me not to rebuke O Lord , in thy prouoked ire : Ne in thy heauy wrath O lord , correct me I desire . Thine arrowes do sticke fast in me , thy hand doth presse me sore And in my flesh no health at al , appeareth any more And al this is by reason of , thy wrath that I am in : Nor any rest is in my bones , by reason of my sinne . For loe , my wicked doings Lord , aboue my head are gone : As greater lode than I can beare , they lye me sore vpon . My wounds stinck and are festred sore , and lothsom is to see : Which al through mine own folishnes , betideth vnto mee . And I in careful wise am brought , in trouble and distres : That I go wayling al the day , my doleful heauines . My loynes are fild with sore disease , my flesh hath no whole part : I feble am and broken sore , I rore for griefe of hart . Thou knowst Lord my desire , my grones , are open in thy sight : my hart doth pant , my strength hath faild , my eies haue lost their light My louers and my wonted frends , stand looking on my wo : And eke my kinsmen far a way , are me departed fro . They that did seeke my life , laid snares , & they that sought the way To do me hurt , spake lies , & thought on treason all the day .
The second part . But as a deafe man I became , that connot heare at al : And as one dum that opens not , his mouth to speake withal . For al my confidence O Lord , is wholy set on thee : O Lord thou Lord that art my God , thou shalt geue eare to mee . This did I craue that they my foes , triumph not ouer mee : For when my foote did slip , then they , did ioy my fal to see . And truely I poore wretch am set , in place a woful wight : And eke my griefful heauines , is euer in my syght . For while that I my wickednes , in humble wyse confesse : And while I for my sinful deedes , my sorrowes do expresse : My foes do stil remayne aliue , and mighty are also : And they that hate me wrongfully , in number hugely grow . They stand against me that my good , with euil do repay : Because that good and honest thinges , I do ensue alway . Forsake me not O Lord my God , be thou not far away : Hast me to helpe , my Lord my God , my safety and my stay .
Dixi custodiam . psalme .xxxix. I. H

Dauid vttereth with what great grief & bitternes of mind he was driuen to these outragious complaintes of his infirmities , for he confesseth that when he had determined silence , that he brast forth yet into wordes that he would not , throughe the greatnes of his griefe . Then he re●erseth certayne requestes which tast of infirmitie of man , & mireth with them many prayers , but al to shewe a mynde wonderfully troubled , that it may plainly appeare how he did striue mightely against death and desperation .

Sing this as the .xxxv. psal. I Sayd I wil looke to my wayes , for feare I should go wrong : I wil take heede al tymes that I , offend not in my tong . As with a bit I wil keepe fast , my mouth with force and might Not once to whisper al the while , the wicked are in sight . I held my tonge and spake no word , but kept me close and stil : Yea from good talke I did refrayne , but sore against my wil. My hart waxt whote within my brest , with mustng thought , & doubt : Which did encrease , and stir the fyre , at last these words brast out Lord , number out my lyfe and dayes , which yet I haue not past : So that I may be certified , how long my lyfe shal last . Lord thou hast poynted out my life , in length much like a span : Mine age is nothing vnto thee , so vayne is euery man . Man walketh like a shade , and doth in vayne himselfe annoy : In getting goods , and cannot tel , who shal the same enioy . Now Lord sith things this wise do frame , what helpe do I desire ? Of truth my helpe doth hang on thee , I nothing els require ▪
The second part . From al the sinnes that I haue done , Lord quite me out of hand : And make me not a scorne to fooles , that nothing vnderstand . I was as dumme , and to complayne , no trouble might me moue : Because I know it was thy worke , my patience for to proue . Lord take from me thy scourge & plage , I can them not withstand : I faint and pine away for feare , of thy most heauy hand . When thou for sin doost man rebuke , he waxeth wo and wan : As doth a cloth the mothes haue fret , so vayne a thing is man . Lord heare my sute & geue good heede , regard my teares that fal : I soiourne like a straunger here , as did my fathers al. Oh spare a little geue me space , my strenght for to restore : Before I go away from hence , and shal be sene no more .
Expectans expectaui . Psalme .xl. I. H.

Dauid deliuered from great daunger , doth magnify and prayse the grace of God for his deliueraunce , and commendeth his prouidence towards al mankind . Then doth he promyse to geue himself wholy to God seruice , and so declare how God is truely worshipped . Afterward he geueth thankes and prayseth God , and hauing complained of his enemies , with good courage , he calleth for ayde and succour .

Syng this as the. xxxv Psalme . I Wayted long and sought the Lord , and patiently did beare , At length to me he did accord , my voyce & cry to heare . He pluckt me from the lake so depe , out of the mire and clay And on a rocke he set my feete , and he did guide my way . To me he taught a Psalme of prayse , which I must shew abrode : And sing new songs of thanks alwayse , vnto the Lord our God . When al the folke these things shal see , as people much afrayde : Then they vnto the Lord wil flee , and trust vpon his ayde . O blest is he whose hope and hart , doth in the Lord remayne : That with the proud doth take no part , nor such as lye and fayne . For Lord my God thy wondrous dedes , in greatnes far do passe : Thy fauour towardes vs exceedes , al things that euer was . When I entend and do deuise , thy workes abroade to shew : To such a ceckening they do ryse , therof no end I know . Burnt offrings thou delightest not in , I know thy whole desire : With sacrifice to purge their sinne , thou doost no man require . Meat offering and sacrifice , thou wouldst not haue at al : But thou O lord hast open made , myne eares to heare withal . But then sayd I , behold and looke , I come a meane to be : For in the volume of thy booke , thus it is sayd of me . That I O god should do thy mind , which thing doth like me wel : For in my hart thy law I find , fast placed there to dwel . Thy iustice and thy righteousnes , in great resortes I tel : behold my tong no time doth cease , O Lord thou knowest ful wel .
The second part . I haue not hid within my brest , thy goodnes as by stealth : But I declare and haue exprest , thy truth and sauyng health . I kepe not close thy louing mind , that no man should it know : The trust that in thy truth I find , to al the church I shew . For I with mischiefs many one , am sore beset about : My sinnes encrease and so come on , I cannot spy them out . For why in number they excede , the heares vpon my head : My hart doth faint for very dread , that I almost am dead . With spede send help and set me free , O lord I thee require : Make hast with ayde to succor me , O Lord at my desire . Let them sustain rebuke and shame , that seke my soule to spil : Driue back my foes and then defaine , that wish and would me il . For their it feates do them discry , that would deface my name : Alwayes at me they rayle and cry , fye on him , fye for shame . Let them in thee haue ioy and wealth , that seke to thee alwayse : That those that loue thy sauing health , may say to god be prayse . But as for me I am but poore , opprest and brought ful low : Yet thou O lord wilt me restore , to health ful wel I know . For why thou art my hope and trust , my refuge helpe and stay : Wherfore my God as thou art iust , with me no tyme delay .
Beatus qui intelligit . psalme .xli. T. S.

Dauid being greuously afflicted , blesseth them that pity his case , & complaineth of the treason of his awne frendes and familiars , as came to passe in Iudas . Ioh .xv. After he feelyng the great mercies of god , gently chastising him , and not suffring his enemies to triumphe against him , geueth most harty thankes vnto God .

THe man is blest that careful is , the nedy to consider : for in the season perilous , the lord wil hym deliuer . The Lord will make him safe and sound and happy in the land : And he will not deliuer him , into his enmies hand .

And in his bed when he lieth sick , the lord wil him restore : And thou O Lord wilt turne to health , his sicknes and hys sore . Then in my sicknes thus say I , haue mercy Lord on mee : And heale my soule which is ful wo , that I offended thee . Myne enemies wished me il in hart , and thus of me did say : When shal he die that al his name , may vanish quite away ? And when they come to visit me , they aske if I do wel : But in their harts mischief they hatch , and to their mates it tel . They bite their lips & whisper so , as though they wold me charm : And cast their fetches how to trap me with some mortal harm . Some greuous sin hath brought him to this sicknes , say thei plain He is so low that without doubt , rise can he not agayne . The man also that I did trust , with me did vse deceyte : Who at my table ate my bread , the same for me layd wayte . Haue mercy Lord on me therfore , and let me preserued : That I may render vnto them , the things they haue deserued . By this I know assuredly , to be beloued of thee : when that mine enmies haue no cause to triumph ouer mee . But in my right thou hast me kept , and maintained alway , And in thy presence place assignd , where I shal dwel for aye . The Lord the God of Israel , be praysed euermore : Euen so be it Lord wil I say , euen so be it therfore .
Quemadmodum desiderat . Psalme .xlii. I. H.

The prophet greuously complaineth , that being letred by his persecutours , he could not be present in the congregation of gods people : protesting that although he was separate in body from them : yet his hart was thether affectioned . And last of al he sheweth that he was not so far ouercommen with these sorowes & thoughts , but that he continually put his confidence in the Lord .

Sing this as the .xxxv. psal LIke as the hart doth breath & bray , the welsprings to obtayne : So doth my soule desire alway , with the Lord to remayne My soule doth thirst & wold draw nere , the liuing god of might : Oh when shal . I come & appeare , in presence of his sight ? The teares al times are my repast , which from mine eyes do slide : When wicked men cry out so fast , where now is god thy guide ? Alas what griefe is it to thinke , what fredome once I had ? Therfore my soule as at pits brinke , is most heauy and sad . When I did marche in good aray , furnished with my trayne : Vnto the temple was our way , with songs & hartes most fayne . My soule , why art thou sad alwayes , & freatst thus in my brest ? Trust stil in God , for him to prayse , I hold it euer best . By him haue I succour at neede , against al payne and griefe : He is my God , which with al speede , wil hast to send reliefe . And this my soule within me Lord , doth faint to think vpon : The land of Iordan , and record the little hil Hermon . One griefe an other in doth cal , as cloudes burst out theyr voyce : The flouddes of euil that do fal , run ouer me with noyce . Yet I by day felt his goodnes , and helpe at al assayes : Likewise by night I did not cease , the liuing God to prayse . I am persuaded thus to say , to him with pure pretence : O lord thou art my guide and stay , my rock , and my defence . Why do I then in pensiuenes , hanging the head thus walke : while that mine enmie me oppres , and vexe me with their talk ? For why ? thei perse mine inward partes , with pangs to be abhord : when they cry out with stubburn harts , where is thy God , thy Lord ? So soone why doost thou faint & quail , my soule with paynes opprest ? with thoughts why doost thy self assayle , so sore wythin my brest ? Trust in the Lord the God alwayes , and thou the tyme shalt see : To geue him thanks with laud & praise , for helth restord to thee .
Iudica me deus . Psalme .xliii. T. S.

He prayeth to be deliuered from them which conspire with Absolon , to the ende he mighte ioyfully prayse God , in his holy congregation .

IVdge and reuenge my cause ( O Lord ) from them that euil be : From wicked and deceitsul men , O Lord deliuer me . For of my strength thou art the god , why putst thou me thee fro ? And why walke I so heauily , oppressed with my foe ? Send out thy light , and eke thy truth , and lead me with thy grace : Which may conduct me to thy hil , and to thy dwelling place . Then shal I to the alter go , of God my ioy and chere : And on my harpe geue thanks to thee , O god my god most dere . Why art thou then so sad my soule ? and fretst thus in my brest ? Stil trust in God , for him to prayse , I hold it alwayes best . By him I haue deliuerance , against al paines and griefe : He is my God , which doth alwayes , at neede send me reliefe .
Deus auribus nostris . psalme .xliiii. T. S.

A most earnest prayer made in the name of the faythful , when they are afflicted by their enemies , for sustanig the quarel of gods word , according to the exposition of S. Paule . Rom. viii.

OVr eares haue heard our fathers tel , & reue - rently record : the wondrous workes , the thou hast done in alder time ( O lord . ) How thou didst cast the gentils out , & stroidst them with strong hand , planting our fathers in their place & gauest to them their land .

They conquerde not by sword nor strength , the land of thy behest : But by thy hand , thy arme & grace , because thou louedst them best . Thou art my king O God that holpe , Iacob in sundry wise . Led with thy power we threw down such , as did against vs rise I trusted not in bowe ne sword , they could not saue me sound : Thou keepst vs from our enmies rage , thou didst our foes confound . And stil we boast of thee our God , and prayse thy holy name : Yet now thou goest not with our host , but leauest vs to shame . Thou madst vs flee before our foes , and so were ouer trode : Our enmies robd , & spoild our goods , when we were sparst abrode . Thou hast vs geuen to our foes , as shepe for to be slayne : Amongst the heathen euery where , scattred we do remaine . The people thou hast sold like slaues , and as a thing of nought : For profite none thou hadst therby , no gayn at al was sought . And to our neighbours thou hast made , of vs a laughing stock : And those that round about vs dwel , at vs do grinne and mock .
The second part . Thus we serue for none other vse , but for a common talke : They mock , they scorne , & nod their heds , wher euer they go or walk . I am a shamed continually , to heare these wicked men : Yea so I blush , that all my face , with red is couered then . For why ? we heare such sclanderous words , such false report , & lies : That death it is to se theyr wronges , theyr threatnings , & their cries . For al this , we forgot not thee , nor yet thy couenant brake : We turne not back our harts from thee , nor yet thy pathes forsake . yet thou hast trod vs down to dust , where dens of Dragons be : And couered vs with shade of death , and great aduersity . If we had our Gods name forgot , & helpe of Idols sought : wold not god then haue tride this out ? for he doth know our thought Nay , nay , for thy names sake , O lord , alwayes ar we slaine thus : As shepe vnto the shambles sent , right so they deale with vs . Cp Lord : why slepest thou ? awake , and leaue vs not for al ? Why hydest thou thy countenance , and doost forget our thral For down to dust , our soule is brought , & we now at last cast : Our belly like as it were glude , vnto the ground cleaues fast . Rise vp therfore for our defence , and helpe vs Lord at nede : He thee besech for thy goodnes , to rescue vs with spede .
Eructauit . Psalme .xlv. I H.

The maiesty of Salomon , his honor , strength , beauty , riches , and power are praised , and also his mariage with the Egyptian bayng an heathen woman is blessed , if that she can renounce her people , and the loue of her country , and geue her selfe wholy to her husbande . Vnder the whiche figure , the wonderfull maiesty , and the encrease of the kyngdome of Christ , and the Churche his spouse , now taken of the gentiles , is described .

Sing this as the. xxv . psal. MY hart doth take in hand , some godly song to sing : The praise that I shal shew therin , perteineth to the king . My tongue shal be as quick , his honor to endyte : As is the pen of any Scribe , that vseth fast to wryte . O fayrest of all men , thy speach is pleasant pure : For God hath blessed thee with gifts , for euer to endure . About thee gird thy sword , O prince of might elect : With honour , glory , and renoume , thy person pure is dect . Go forth with godly spede , in mekenes , truth , and right : And thy right hand shal thee instruct , in workes of dreadful might . Thine arrowes sharpe and kene , theyr hartes so sore shal sting : That folke shal fal and knele to thee , yea , al thy foes , O king . Thy royal seat , O Lord , for euer shal remayne : Because the scepter of thy realme , doth righteousnes mayntaine . Because thou louest the right , and doost the il detest : God , euen thy God , hath pointed thee , with ioy aboue the rest . With myrth , and sauours swete , thy clothes are al besprede : When thou doost from thy palace passe , therin to make thee glad . Kinges daughters do attend , in fine and rich aray : At thy right hand , the quene doth stand , in gold , & garments gay .
The second part . O daughter , take good hede , encline , and geue good eare : Thou must forget thy kindred al , and fathers house most deare . Then shal the king desire , thy beauty fayre and trim : For why ? he is the Lord thy God , and thou must worship him . The daughters then of Tyre , with gifts ful rich to see : And al the welthy of the land , shal make their sute to thee . The daughter of the kyng , is glorious to behold : Within his closet , she doth sit , al dect in beaten gold . In robes wel wrought with needle , with many a pleasant thing : With virgins fayre , on her to waight , she commeth to the kyng . Thus are they brought with ioy , and mirth on euery side : Into the palace of the king , and there do they abide . In stede of parents left ( O quene ) the chaunge so standes : Thou shalt haue sonnes , whom thou maist set , as princes in al landes . Wherfore thy holy name , al ages shal record : The people shal geue thankes to thee , for euermore , O Lord .
Deus noster refugium . Psalme .xlvi. I. Hop .

A songe of thankes geuyng , for the deliueraunce of Ierusalem , after Senacherib with hys army was driuen awaye , or some other lyke sodayne , and maruelous deliueraunce , by the myghly hand of God . Wherby the Prophet commendyng this great benefite , doth exhort the faithfull , to geue them selues wholy into the hand of God , doubtyng nothing , but that vnder his protection , they shal be safe agaynst all the assaultes of their enemies .

THe Lord is our defence and ayde , the strength wherby we stand : when we with wo are much dismayd , he is our helpe at hande . Though th earth remoue , we wil not feare , though hilles so high and stepe : be thrust and hurled here and there , within the sea so depe .

No , though the waues , do rage so sore , that al the bankes it spils : And though it ouer flow the shore , & beat down mighty hils . For one fayre floud , doth send abrod , his pleasaunt streames a pace : To fresh the citie of our God , and wash his holy place . In midst of her the Lord doth dwel , she can no whit decay : Al things agaynst her that rebel , the Lord wil truly stay . The Heathen folcke , the kingdomes feare , the people make a noyse : The earth doth melt , & not appeare , when god puts forth his voyce . The Lord of hostes , doth take our part , to vs he hath an eye : Our hope of health , with al our hart , on Iacobs God doth lye . Come , here , & se , with mind and thought , the working of our God : What wonders he himself hath wrought , throughout the earth abrod . By him al warres are husht , and gone , which countryes did conspire : Theyr bowes he brake , & speares eche one , theyr Charets brent with fire . Leaue of therfore ( saith he ) & know , I am a God most stout : Among the Heathen high & low , and al the earth throughout The Lord of hostes doth vs defend , he is our strength and tower : On Iacobs God , do we depend , and on his mighty power .
Omnes gentes . Psalme .xlvii. I H.

The Prophete exhorteth all people , to the worshyp of the true and euer liuing Got , commendyng the mercyes of God , toward the posteritie of Iacob : and after prophecieth of the kingdome of Christ in this tyme of the Gospell .

Syng this as the .xlv. Psalme YE people all in one accord , clap handes , and eke reioyce : Be glad , & sing vnto the Lord , with swete & pleasaunt voyce . For high the Lord & dredful is , with wonders manifold : A mighty king he is truly , in al the earth extold . The people shal he make to be , vnto our bondage thral : And vnderneath our feete he shal , the nacions make to fal , For vs , the heritage he chose , which we posses alone : The flouryng worship of Iacob , his welbeloued one . Our God ascended vp on hy , with ioy and pleasaunt noyce : The Lord goeth vp aboue the sky , with trompets royal voyce . Sing prayses to our God , sing prayse , sing prayses to our king : For God is king of al the earth , al skilful prayses sing . God on the heathen raygnes , & sits , vpon his holy throne : The princes of the people haue , them ioyned euery one . To Abrahams people , for our God , which is exalted hye : Vs with a buckler doth defend , the earth continually .
Magnus dominus . Psalme .xlviii.

A notable deliueraunce of Hierusalem , from the handes of many kinges is mentioned , for the whiche thankes are geuen to God , and the estate of that Citie is praysed , that hath god so presently al all times ready to defend them : this Psalme semeth to be made in the tyme of Achaz , Iosaphat , Asa , or Ezechia , for in their tymes chiefly , was the Citie by forayne Princes assaulted .

Sing this as the. xlvi Psalme . GReat is the Lord , & with great prayse , to be aduaunced stil : Within the citie of our Lord , vpon his holy hil . Mount Sion is a pleasaunt place , it gladdeth al the land : The Citie of the mighty kyng , on her northside doth stand . Within the Pallaces therof , God is a refuge knowen : For loe , the kings were gathered , and together eke were gone ? But when they did behold it so , they wondred , and they were Astonied much and sodenly , were driuen backe with feare . Great terrour there on them did fal , for euery wo , they cry As doth a woman , when she shal go trauaile by and by . As thou with esterne winde the ships , vpon the sea doost breake : So they were stayd , and euen as , we heard our fathers speake : So in the citie of the Lord , we saw , as it was told : Yea , in the citie , which our Lord , for euer wil vphold . O Lord we wayt , and do attend , on thy good helpe and grace : For which we do al times attend , within thy holy place . O Lord , according to thy name , for euer is thy prayse : And thy right hand , O Lord , is ful , of rightuousnes alwayes . Let , for thy iudgements , Sion mount , fulfilled be with ioyes : And eke of Iuda , graunt , O Lord , the daughter to reioyce . Go , walke about al Syon hil , yea round about her go : And tel the towres , that therupon , are builded in a row . And marke ye wel , her bulwarks al , behold her towers there : That ye may tel therof to them , that after shal be here . For this God is our God , our God , for euermore is he : Yea and vnto the death also , our guider shal he be .
Audite haec omnes . Psalme .xlix. T. S.

The holy ghost calleth all men to the consideration of mans lyfe , shewing , them not to be most happy , that are most wealthy , and therfore not to be feared : but contrarywise , he lyfteth vp our mindes , to consider , how all things are ruled by Gods prouidence : who , as he iudgeth these worldlye misers to euerlastyng tormentes : so doth he preserue his , and will rewarde them in the day of the resurrection . 1. Thes. 1.

Sing this as the .xiv. psal. AL people , herken , and geue eare , to that , that I shal tel : Both high , & low , both rich , & poore , the in the world do dwel . For why ? my mouth shall make discourse , of many thynges rightwise . In understanding shal my heart , his study excercise . I wil incline mine eare to know , the parables so dark : And open al my doubtful speech , in metre on my harp . Why should I feare afflictions , or any careful toyle : Or els my foes , which at my heeles , are prest , my life to spoyle ? For as for such , as riches haue , wherin theyr trust is most : And they , which of their treasures great , them selues do brag , & boast : There is not one of them that can , his brothers death red : me : Or that can geue a price to God , sufficient for him . It is to great a price to pay , none can therto attayne : Or that he might his life prolong , or not in graue remaine . They se wise men , as wel as fooles , subiect vnto deaths hands : And being ded , straungers posses , theyr goods , theyr rents , theyr lands . Theyr care is , to build houses fayre , and so determine sure ? To make their name right great in earth , for euer to endure . Yet shal no man alwayes enioy , high honor , wealth and rest : But shal at length taste of deathes cup , as wel as the brute beastes .
The second part . And though they try their folish thoughts , to be most leud , & vaine : Theyr children yet approue theyr talke , & in like sinne remaine . As shepe into the fold are brought , so shal they into graue : Death shal them eate , and in that day , the iust shal Lordship haue . Theyr image and theyr royal port , shal fade and quite decay : When as from house , to pit they pas , with wo , and weale away . But God wil surely preserue me , from death , and endles payne : Because he wil of his good grace , my soule receiue againe . If any man waxe wondrous rich , feare not , I say , therfore : Although the glory of his house , increaseth more and more . For when he dieth of al these things , nothing shal he receyue : His glory wil not folow him , his pompe wil take her leaue . Yet in this lyfe he takes himself , the happiest vnder sunne : And others likewise flatter hym , saying , al is wel done . And presuppose he liue as long , as did his fathers old : Yet must he nedes at length geue place , & be brought to deathes fold . Thus man to honor God hath cald , yet doth he not consider : But like brute beast so doth he liue , which turne to dust & pouder .
Deus deorum . psalme . L. W. W.

He prophecieth how God will call all nations by the Gospell , and require no other Sacrifices of his people , but confession of his benefites , & thankes geuing , and how he detesteth all such as seme zelous of ceremonies , and not of the pure word of god onely .

THe mighty God , th eternal hath thus spoke : and al the world , he wil cal and prouoke : euen from the East , and so forth to the West , from toward Sion which place him liketh best , God wil appeare in beauty most excellent .

Our God wil come before that long time be spent : Deuouring fire , shal go before his face A great tempest , shal round about him trace . Then shal he cal , the earth and heauen bryght To iudge his folke , with equity and ryght . Saying go to , and now my saintes assemble , My peace they kepe , theyr gifts do not dissemble . The heauens shal , declare his rightuousnes , For God is iudge , of al things more and les . Heare my people , for I wil now reueale List Israel , I wil thee nought conceale Thy God , thy God , am I and wil not blame thee . For geuing not , al maner offrings to mee . I haue no nede , to take of thee at al : Goates of thy fold , or calfe of thy stal . For al the beastes , are mine within the woods : On thousand hils , cattel are mine own goods . I know for mine , al birds that are on mountaines , Al beasts ar mine , which haunt the filds & fountains . Hungry if I were , I would not thee it tel , For al is mine , that in the world doth dwel . Eate I the flesh , of great bulles or bullocks ? Or drinke the bloud , of Goates and of the flockes ? Offer to God , prayse & harty thankes geuyng And pay thy vowes , vnto God euerliuing . Cal vpon me , when troubled thou shalt be : Then wil I helpe , and thou shalt honor me . To the wicked , thus sayth the eternal God : Why doost thou preach , my lawes & hestes abrod , Seyng thou hast them with thy mouth abused . And hatest to be , by discipline reformed . My wordes I say , thou doost reiect and hate . If that thou see , a thefe , as with thy mate Thou runnest with hym , and so your pray do seke , And art al one , with baudes and ruffians eke . Thou geuest thy selfe , to backbite and to sclaunder , And how thy toung , deceiueth it is a wonder . Thou sittest-musing , thy brother how to blame And how to put , thy mothers sonne to shame . These things thou diddest , & whilst I held my tong Thou didst me iudge , because I stayed so long Like to thy selfe , yet though I kepe long scilence Once shal thou fele , of thy wronges iust recompence . Consider this , ye that forget the Lord , And feare not when he threatneth with his word Least without helpe , I spoyle you as a pray . But he that thankes offereth prayseth me aye , Saith the Lord God , & he that walketh this trace I wil him teach , Gods sauing health to embrace .
An other of the same by . I. H.

THe god of gods , the lord hath cald the earth by name , from wher the sonne doth rise vnto the setting of the same . From Ston his faire place , his glory bright & cleare , The perfect beuty of hys grace , from thence it did appeare .

Our God shal come in hast , to speake he shal not doubt : Before him shal the fire wast , and tempest round about . The heauens from on hye , the earth below likewise : He wil cal forth to iudge and try , his folke he doth deuise . Bring forth my saints ( sayth he ) my faithfull flocke so deare : Which are in hand and league with me , my law to loue & feare . And when these things are tride , the heauens shal record : That God is iust , & al must byde , the iudgment of the Lord . My people O geue hede , Israel to thee I cry I am thy God , thy helpe at nede , thou canst it not deny . I do not say to thee , thy sacrifice is slacke Thou offrest dayly vnto me , much more then I do lack . Thinkest thou that I do nede , thy cattel yong or old ? Or els so much desire to fede , on goates out of thy fold ? Nay , al the beasts are mine , in woodes that eate theyr fils And thousands more , of nete & kine , that runne wild in the hils .
The second part . The birdes that build on hye , in hils and out of sight And beastes that in the field do lye , are subiect to my might . Then though I hungred sore , what nede I ought of thine ? Sith that the earth with her great store , & al therin is mine . To bulocks flesh haue I such mind , to eate it , doost thou think ? Or such a swetenes do I find , the bloud of goats to drink ? Geue to the Lord his prayse , with thankes do him apply And see thou pay thy vowes alwayes , vnto the God most hye . Then seke and cal to me , when ought would worke the blame And I wil sure deliuer thee : that thou maist prayse my name . But to the wicked trayne , which talke of God ech day And yet theyr workes are foule & vaine , to them the Lord wil say : With what a face darest thou , my word once speake or name ? Why doth thy talke my law alow , thy dedes deny the same ? Where as for to amend , thy life thou art so slacke My word the which thou doost pretend , is cast behind thy backe . When thou a thefe doost see , by theft to liue in welth With him thou runnest & doost agre , likewise to thriue by stelth . When thou doost them behold , that wiues and maydes defile Thou likest it wel , and waxest bold , to vse that life most vile . Thy lippes thou doost apply , to sclaunder and defame : Thy tong is taught to craft and lye , and doth stil vse the same Thou studiest co reuile , thy frends to thee so nere With slaunder thou wouldst nedes defile , thy mothers sonne most deare . Hereat while I do winke , as though I did not see Thou goest on stil , and so doost thinke , that I am like to thee . But sure I wil not let , to strike when I begynne : Thy faultes in ordre I wil set , and open al thy sinne . Marke this I you require , that haue not God in mind : Least when I plage you in mine ire , your help be far to find . He that doth geue to me , the sacrifice of prayse : Doth please me wel , & he shal se , to walke in godly wayes .
i. Miserere mei deus . Psalme .li. W. W.

When Dauid was rebuked by the Prophet nathan for his great offences , he did not onely acknowledge the same to God , with protestation of his natural corruption and iniquirie : But also left a memorial therof to his posteritie . Therfore first he desireth God to forgeue his sinnes , and renew in him his holy spirit : with promise that he wil not be vnmindfull of those great graces . Finally fearing least God would punish the whole Church for his faute : He requireth that he would rather increase his graces towards the same .

O Lord consider my distres , And now with spede some pitie take : My sinnes deface , my fautes redresse , good Lord , for thy great mercyes sake . Wash me ( O Lord ) and make me cleane , From this vniust and sinful act : and purifie yet once agayne , my haynous crime and bloudy fact .

Remorse and sorow do constraine , me to acknowledge mine exces : My sinne alas doth stil remaine , before my face without reles . For thee alone I haue offended , committing euel in thy sight : And if I were therfore condemned , yet were thy iudgment iust & right . It is to manifest alas , that first I was conceyued in sinne : Yea of my mother so borne was , & yet vile wretch remayne therin . Also behold Lord thou doost loue , the inward truth of a pure hart : Therfore thy wisdome from aboue , thou hast reueld me to conuert . If thou with Hissope purge this blot , I shal be cleaner than the glasse And if thou wash away my spot , the snow in whitenes shal I passe Therfore ( O Lord ) such ioy me send , that inwardly I may find grace And that my strength may now amend , which thou hast swagd for my trespas . Turne back thy face & frownig ire , for I haue felt inough thy hand : And purge my sinnes I thee desire , which do in number passe the sand . Make new my hart within my brest , & frame it to thy holy wil : Thy constant spirit in me let rest , which may these raging enmies kil .
The second parte . Cast me not ( Lord ) out from thy face , but spedely my torments end : Take not from me thy spirit & grace , which may from dangers me defend . Restore me to those ioyes again , which I was wont in thee to find : And let me thy fre spirit retain , which vnto thee may stirre my mind . Thus when I shal thy mercies know , I shal instruct others therin And men that ar likewise brought low , by mine ensample shal flee sinne . O God that of my helth art Lord , forgeue me this my bloudy vice My hart & toung shal them accord , to sing thy mercies and iustice . Touch thou my lips my tonge , vnty ( O Lord ) which art the only kay And then my mouth shal testify , thy wondrous works & praise alway . And as for outward sacrifice , I would haue offred many one But thou estemest them of no price , & therin pleasure takest thou none . The heauy hart the mynd opprest , O Lord thou neuer doost reiect And to speake truth it is the best , and of al sacrifice the effect . Lord vnto Sion turne thy face , poure out thy mercyes on thy hil , And on Ierusalem thy grace , build vp the walles , and loue it stil . Thou shalt accept them our offrings , of peace & righteousnes , I say , yea calues & many other things , vpon thine altar wil we lay .
An other of the same by . T. N. Sing this as the lamentation . HAue mercy on me , God , after thy great abounding grace : After thy mercies multitude , do thou my sinnes deface . Yet wash me more from myne offence , & clense me from my sinne : For I beknow my fautes , & stil my sin is in mine eyne . Agaynst thee , thee alone , I haue offended in this case : And euel haue I done before the presence of thy face . That in the things that thou doost say , vpright thou maist be tried . And eke in iudgyng that the dome may passe vpon thy side . Behold in wickednes my kind , and shape I did receyue : And loe , my sinful mother eke , in sin did me conceyue . But Loe the truth in inward partes , is pleasant vnto thee : And secrets of thy wisdome thou , reueled hast to mee . With Hysope , Lord , be sprincle me , I shal be clensed so : yea wash thou me , and so I shal , be whiter then the snow . Of ioy & gladnes make thou me , to heare the pleasing voyce : That so the broosed bones which thou , hast broken may reioyce . From the beholding of my sinnes , Lord turne away thy face : And al my dedes of wickednes , do vtterly deface . O God create in me a hart , vnspotted in thy sight : And eke within my bowels Lord , renew a stable spirit . Ne cast me from thy sight , nor take thy holy spirit away : The comfort of thy sauing helpe , geue me agayne I pray . With thy free spirit establish me , and I wil teach therfore Sinners thy wayes , & wicked shal be turnd vnto thy lore .
The seconde part . O God that art God of my helth , from bloud deliuer mee : That praises of thy righteousnes , my tong may sing to thee . My lips that yet fast closed be , do thou , O Lord vnlose : The praises of thy maiestie , my mouth shal so disclose . I would haue offred sacrifice , if that had pleased thee : But pleased with burnt offrings : I know thou wilt not bee . A troubled spirit is sacrifice , deliteful in Gods eyes : A broken & an humbled hart , God , thou wilt not despise . In thy good wil deale gently Lord , to Sion , and with al : Graunt that of thy Ierusalem , vpreard may be the wal . Burnt offrings , gifts and sacrifice , of iustice in that day : Thou shalt accept , & calues they shal , vpon thine altar lay .
Quid gloriaris . Psalme .lii. I. H.

Dauid deseribeth the arrogant tyranny of hys aduersary Doeg , Saules chief shephearde , who by false surmyses caused Achimeleco with the rest of the Priestes to be slayne . Dauid prophecyeth his vestruction , and encourageth the faythfull to put theyr confidence in God , whose iudgements are most sharpe agaynst his aduersaries . And finally he rendreth thankes to God for hys delyueraunce . In this Psalme is lyuely set foorth the kyngdome of Antichrist .

WHy doost thou tyraunt boast abrod , thy wicked workes to prayse ? doost thou not know there is a God , whose mercies last alwayes ? Why doth thy mind yet stil deuise , such wicked wiles to warpe ? Thy tong vntrue in forging lies , is like a rasour sharpe .

On mischief why setst thou thy mynde , and wilt not walke vpright Thou hast more lust false tales to find , then bring the truth to light Thou doost delyte in fraud and guile , in mischiefe bloud and wrong : Thy lips haue learnd the flattering style , O false deceitful tong . Therfore shal God for euer confound , and pluck thee from thy place , Thy seede roote out from of the ground , and so shal thee deface . The iust when they behold thy fal , with feare wil prayse the Lord : And in reproch of thee withal , cry out with one accord . Behold the man which wold not take , the Lord for hys defence , But of his goods his God did make , and trust his corrupt sence . But I an Oliue fresh and grene , shal spring and spred abrode : For why ? my trust al tymes hath bene , vpon the liuyng God . For this therfore wil I geue prayse , to thee with hart and voyce : I wil set forth thy name alwayes , wherin thy saints reioyce .
Dixit insipiens . Psalme .liii. T. N.

The Prophet describeth the crooked nature , the cruelty and punishment of the wicked , when they looke not for it , and desyreth the deliueraunce of the godly that they maye reioyce together .

Sing this as the. xlvi Psalme . THe folish man in that which he , within his hart hath sayd : That there is any God at al , hath vtterly denide . They are corrupt & they also , a hainous work haue wrought among them al there is not one , of good that worketh ought The Lord lookt down on sons of men , from heauen al abrode : To see if any were that would , be wise and seeke for God . They are gone al out of the way , they are corrupted al : There is not one doth any good , there is not one at al. Do not al wicked workers know , that they do feede vpon My people as they feede on bread ? the lord they cal not on . Euen there they were afraid & stoode , with trembling and dismayd Where as there was no cause at al , why they should be afrayd . For God his bones that thee besieged , hath scattred al abrode : Thou hast confounded them , for they reiected are of God . O lord geue thou thy people health , and thou O Lord fulfil Thy promise made to Israel , from out of Sion hil . When God his people shal restore , that erst was captiue lad : Then Iacob shal therin reioyce , and Israel shal be glad .
Deus in nomine . Psalme .liiii. I. H.

Dauid brought into great daunger by reason of Ziphtins , calleth vpon the name of God to destroy his enemies , promising sacrifice and free offrings for their deliueraunce .

Sing this as the. xivi Psalme . GOd saue me for thy holy name , and for thy goodnes sake : Vnto the strength Lord of the same , I do my cause betake . Regard O Lord and geue an eare , to thee when I do pray : Bow down thy self to me & heare , the words that I do say . For straungers vp against me ryse , and tyrauntes vexe me stil : Which haue not God before their eyes , they seeke my soule to spil But loe my God doth geue me ayd , the Lord is straight at hand : with them by whom my soule is stayd , the Lord doth euer stand . With plages repay agayne al those , for me that lie in wayte : and with thy truth destroy my foes , with their own snare & baite An offring of free hart and wil , that I to thee shal make : And prayse thy name for therin stil , great comfort I do take . O Lord at length do set me free , from them that craft conspire : And now mine eye with ioy doth see , on them my harts desire .
Exaudi deus . psalme .lv. I. H

Dauid beyng in great heauines and distres , complaineth of the cruelty of Saule , & of the falshod of his familiiar acquaintaunce , vttering most ardent affections to moue the Lord to pitie hym . After being assured of deliuerance , he setteth forth the grace of god as though he had already obtayned his request .

Syng this as the. xxxv Psalm . O God geue eare and do apply , to heare me when I pray : And when it thee I cal and cry , hide not thy selfe away . Take hede to me , graunt my request , and aunswer me agayne : with plaints I pray ful sore opprest , great grief doth me constrain Because my foes with threates & cries , oppres me through despight And so the wicked sort likewise , to vexe me haue delyght . For they in counsel do conspire , to charge me with some il : So in their hasty wrath and ire , they do pursue me stil . My hart doth faint for want of breath , it panteth in my brest : The terrours and the bread of death , do worke me muche vnrest . Such dreadful feare on me doth fal , that I therwith do quake : Such horror whelmeth me with al , that I no shift can make . But I do say , who wil geue me , the swift and pleasaunt wings Of some fayre doue ? that I may flee , and rest me from these things Lo then I would go far away , to fly I would not cease : And I would hide my self and stay , in some great wildernes . I would be gone in al the hast , and not abyde behynd : That I were quite and ouer past , these blastes of boystrous wind Deuide them lord , and from them pul , their diuelish double tong : For I haue spied their city ful , of rapine , strife and wrong . Which things , both night & day throughout , do close her as a wal : In midst of her is mischief stout , and sorrow eke withal . Her priuy partes are wicked playne , her dedes are much to vile : And in the streetes there doth remayne , al crafty fraud & guile .
The second part . If that my foes did seeke my shame , I might it wel abyde : From open enmies check and blame , some where I could me hide But thou it was my fellow dere , which frendship didst pretend , And didst my secret counsel heare , as my familiar frend . With whom I had delight to talke , in secret and abrode : And we together oft did walk within the house of God . Let death in hast vpon them fal , and sen them quick to hel : For mischief rayneth in their hal , and parlour where they dwel . But I vnto my God do cry , to him for help I flee : The Lord doth heare me by and by , and he doth succour mee . At morning , noone , and euenyng tyde , vnto the Lord I pray : When I so instantly haue cride , he doth not say me nay . To peace he shal restore me yet , though war be now at hand : Although the number be ful great , that would against me stand . The Lord that first and last doth raign , both now and euermore : Wil heare when I to hym complaine , and punish them ful sore . For sure there is no hope that they , to turne will ouce accord : For why ? they wil not God obey , nor do not feare the Lord . Vpon their frends they laid their hands , which were in couenant knit . Of frendship to neglect the bands , they passe or care no whit . While they haue war within their hart , as butter are their words : although his words wer smoth as oile , thei cut as sharp as swords . Cast thou thy care vpon the Lord , and he shal nourish thee : For in no wise wil he accord , the iust in thral to see . But God shal cast them depe in pit , that thirst for bloud alwayes : He wil no guileful man permit , to liue out halfe hys dayes . Though such be quite destroid and gone , in thee O Lord I trust : I shal depend thy grace vpon , with al my hart and lust .
Miserere . psalme .lvi. I. H.

Dauid being brought to Achis the king of Gath , 2. Sa. 21. 12. complaineth of his enmies demaundeth succour , putteth his trust in God , & his promises , & promiseth to performe his vowes which he had taken vpon hym . Wherof this was the effect to prayse God in his Church .

Syng this as the Lamentation . HAue mercy Lord on me I pray , for man would me deuoure : He fyghteth with me day by day , & troubleth me ech houre . Mine enemies daily enterpryse , to swaldow me outryght : To fyght against me many ryse , O thou most high of might . When they would make me most afraid , with boast & brags of pryde : I trust in thee alone for ayde , by thee will I abyde . Gods promise I do mind and prayse , O Lord I stick to thee : I do not care at al assayes , what flesh can do to me . What things I either did or spake , they wrast them at their wil : And al the counsel that they take , is how to work me il . They al consent themselues to hide , close watch for me to lay : They spy my pathes & snares haue tride , to take my lyfe away . Shal they thus scape on mischief set ? thou God on them wilt frown : for in his wrath he doth not let , to throw whole kingdoms down Thou seest how oft they make me flee , and on my teares doost looke Reserue them in a glas by thee , and wryte them in thy booke : When I do cal vpon thy name , my foes away do start : I wel perceyue it by that same , that God doth take my part . I glory in the worde of God , to prayse it I accorde : With ioy wil I declare abrode , the promyse of the Lord . I trust in God and yet I say , as I afore began : The Lord he is my helpe and stay , I do not care for man . I wil performe with hart so free , to god my vowes alwayse : And I O Lord al times to thee , wil offer thankes and prayse . My soule from death thou doost defend , and kepe my feete vpright That I before thee may ascend , with such as lyue in light .
Miserere . Psalme .lvii. I. H.

Dauid beyng in the desert of Ziph , where the inhabitants did betray him , and at length in the same caue with Saule . Calleth most earnestly vnto God with full confidence that he wil performe his promise and take his cause in hand : also that he wil shew his glory in the heauens and the earth against his cruel enemies . Therfore doth he render laud and prayse .

Sing this as the. 44 Psalme . TAke pity for thy promise sake , haue mercy Lord on me : For why my soule doth her betake , vnto the helpe of thee . Within the shadow of thy wings , I set my selfe ful fast : Til mischief malice & like things , be gone and ouer past . I cal vpon the God most hye , to whom I sticke and stand : I meane the God that wil stand by , the cause I haue in hand . From heauen he hath sent his ayde , to saue me from their spight : That to deuour me haue assayd , his mercy truth and might . I lead my life with Lions fel , al set on wrath and ire . And with such wicked men I dwel , that freat like flames of fyre : Their teeth are speares and arrowes long , as sharp as I haue sene : they wound & cut with their quick tong , like swords & weapons kene . Set vp and shew they self , O God , aboue the heauens bright : Exalt thy praise on earth abrode , thy maiesty and might . They lay their net and do prepare , a priuy caue and pit : wherin they think my soule to snare , but they are fallen in it . My hart is set to laud the Lord , in him to ioy alwayes . My hart I say doth wel accord , to syng his laud and prayse . Awake my ioy , awake I say , my lute , my harpe and string , For I my selfe before the day , wil ryse , reioyce and sing . Among the people I wil tel , the goodnes of my God : And shew his prayse that doth excel , in Heathen lands abrode . His mercy doth extend as far , as heauens al are hie : His truth is high as any star , that standeth in the sky . Set forth and shew thy self O God , aboue the heauens bright : Extol thy prayse on earth abrode , thy maiesty and might .
Si vere vtique . Psalme .lviii. I. H.

He describeth the malice of his enemies , the flatterers of Saule , who both secretly & openlye sought his destruction , from whom he appealeth to gods iudgemennt , shewyng that the iust shal reioyce when they see the punishment of the wicked to the glory of God .

Sing this as the. 68 Psalme . YE rulers that are put in trust , to iudge of wrong and right : be al your iudgements true & iust , not knowing nede or might Nay , in your harts ye marke & muse , in mischiefe to consent : and where ye should true iustice vse , your hands to brybes are bent . This wicked sort from their birth day , haue erred on thys wyse : and from their mothers womb alway , haue vsed craft and lyes . In them the poyson and the breath of serpents do appeare : Yea lyke the adder that is deafe , and fast doth stop his eare . Because he wil not heare the voyce , of one that charmeth wel : No though he were the chief of choyce , and did therin excel . O God breake thou their teeth at once , within their mouth throughtout the tuskes the in their great chawbones , lyke Lions whelpes hang out . Let them consum away and wast , as water renth forthright : The shafts that they do shoute in hast , let them be broke in flight . As snailes do wast within the shel , and vnto slime do runne : As one before his tyme that fel , and neuer saw the Sunne . Before the thornes that now are yong , to bushes big shal grow : The stormes of anger waxing strong , shal take them ere their know The iust shal ioy , it doth them good , that God doth vengeance take : and they shal wash their fete in blond , of them that hym forsake . Then shal the world shew forth & tel , that good m●● haue reward . And that a God in earth doth dwel , that iustice doth regard .
Eripe me . psalme .lix. I. H.

Dauid being in great daunger of Saule , who sent to stay him in his bed , prayeth vnto god , declareth his innocency , and their fury , desiring god to destroy al those that sin of malitious wickednes . Whom though he kepe a liue for a time to exercise his people , yet in the end vs wil consume them in his wrath , that he may be known to be the god of Iacob to the worldes end , for this he singeth prayses to god assured of his mercies .

SEnd ayd and saue me from my foes , O lord I pray to thee defend and kepe me from all those that rise and striue with me ( O Lord ) preserue me from those men , whose doings are not good , and set me sure and safe from them , that thursteth after bloud .

For loe they wayte my souīe to take , they rage against me stil : yea for no fault that I did make , I neuer did them il . They run and do them selues prepare , when I no whit offend : Arise and saue me from their snare , and see what they entend . O Lord of hostes of Israel , arise and strike al landes : And pity none that doth rebel , and in their mischief standes . At night they stir and seke about , as hounds they houle and grenne : And al the city cleane throughout , from place to place they renne . They spake of me with month alway , but in their lips wer swords they greed my deth & then wold say , what ? none doth hear our words . But Lord thou hast their wayes espide , and laught therat apace : The Heathen folk thou shalt deryde , and mock them to their face . The strength that doth my foes withstand , O Lord doth come of thee My God he is my help at hand , a fort of fence to mee . The Lord to me doth shew his grace , in great aboundance stil : That I may see my foes in case , such as my hart doth wil Destroy them not at once O God , least it from mind do fal : But with thy strength driue them abrode , and so consume them al. For their il words and truthles tong , confound them in theyr pryde : Their wicked othes with lies and wrong , let al the world deride . Cousume them in thy wrath , O Lord , that naught of them remayn : that men may know throughout the world , the Iacobs god doth raign At euening they return apace , as dogs they grin and cry : Throughout the streetes in euery place , they run about and spy . They seeke about for meat I say , but let them not be fed : Nor find an house wherin they may , be bold to put their head . But I wil shew thy strength abrode , thy goodnes I wil prayse : For thou art my defence and God , at nede in al assayes . Thou art my strength , thou hast me staid , O Lord I sing to thee : Thou art my fort , my fence and ayd , a louing God to me :
Deus repulset psalme .lx. I. H.

Dauid being king ouer Iudah , and hauing had many victories , sheweth by euident signes that God elected him king , assuring the people that God wil prosper them , if they approue the same . After he prayeth vnto God to finish that that he hath begon .

Syng this as the. 59. Psalm . O Lord thou didst vs cleane forsake , and scattredst vs abrode : such great displeasure thou didst take , returne to vs O God . Thy might did moue the land so sore , that it in sunder brake the hurt therof O Lord restore , for it doth bowe and quake With heauy chaunce thou plagest thus , the people that are thyne : And thou hast geuen vnto vs a drink of deadly wyne . But yet to such as feare thy name , a token shal ensue : That they may triumph in the same , because they word is true . So that thy might may kepe & saue , thy folk that fauor thee : that they they help at hand we may haue , O Lord graunt this to mee . The Lord did speak from his own place , this was his ioyful tale : I wil deuide Sichem by pace , and mete out Succothes vale . Gilead is geuen to my hand , Manasses mine besyde : Ephraim the strength of al my land , my law doth Iuda guide . In Moab I wil wash my feete , ouer Edom throw my shoo : And thou Palestine oughtst to seke , for fauour me vnto . But who wil bring me at this tyde , vnto the citie strong ? Or who to Edom wil me guide , so that I go not wrong ? Wilt thou god which didst forsake , thy folke , their land & coastes , Our wars in hand , thou wouldst not take , nor walk among our hostes . Geue ayd , O Lord , and vs releue , from them that vs disdayne . the help that hostes of men can geue , it is but al in vayne . But through our god , we shal haue might , to take great things in hand He wil tread down & put to flight , al those that vs withstand .
Exaudi Deus . Psalme .lxi. I. H.

Whether that he were in daunger of the Ammonites , or being pursued of Absolon : Here be crtet● to be heard & deliuered , and confirmed in his kingdom , he promiseth perpetuall praises .

REgard ( O Lord ) for I complaine , and make my sute to thee , let not my words returne in vaine , but geue an eare to me , from of the coastes & vtmost partes of all the earth abroad , in grief & anguish of my hart I cry to thee ( O God . )

Vpon the rock of thy great power , my woful mynd repose : thou art my hope , my fort , and tower , my fence against my foes . Within thy tent I lust to dwel , for euer to indure : Vnder thy wings I know right wel , I shal be safe & sure . The Lord doth my desire regard , and doth fulfil the same : With goodly gifts wil he reward , al them that feare his name . The king shal he in health maintain , and so prolong his dayes . That he from age to age shal raign , for euermore alwayes . That he may haue a dwelling place , before the Lord for aye : O let thy mercy , truth and grace , defend him from decay . Then shal I sing for euer stil , with prayse vnto thy name : That al my vowes I may fulfil , and daily pay the same .
Nonne deo subiecta . psalme .lxii. I. H.

Dauid declareth by his example , & by the nature of god , the he must trust in god alone , & therunto exhorteth al people , seing the al is vanity , & without god al goeth to nought , al & we ar alwaies taught the God onely is of power to saue , & that he rewardeth man according to hys workes .

Sing this as the. 6● Psalme . MY soule to God shal geue good hede , and him alone entend : for why wy helth & hope to spede , doth whole on him depend For he alone is my defence , my rock , my health , my ayd : He is my stay that no pretence , shal make me much dismayd . O wicked folk how long wil , ye , vse crafts ? sure ye must fal , For as a rotten hedge ye be , and like a tottering wal . Whom god doth loue , ye seke alwayes , to put him to the wurse : Ye loue to lie , with mouth ye praise , and yet your hart doth curse . Yet stil my soule doth whole depend , on God my chief desire : From al il feates me to defend , none but him I require . He is my rock , my strength , my tower , my health is of his grace : He doth support me that no power , can moue me out of place . God is my glory and my health , my soules desire and lust : My fort , my strength , my stay , my wealth , God is mine only trust Oh haue your hope in him alway , ye folke with one accord : Poure out your harts to him and say , our trust is in the Lord . The sonnes of men deceitful are , on balaunce but a sleight : With things most vayne do them compare , for they can kepe no weight Trust not in wrong robbry , or stelth , let vayne delightes be gone : though goods wel got , flow in which welth , set not your harts theron The Lord long sith one thing doth tel , which here to mind I cal . He spake it oft , I heard it wel , that god alone doth al. And that thou Lord art good and kynde , thy mercy doth excede : So that al sortes wyth thee shal find , according to their dede .
Deus deus meus . psalme .lxiii. T. S.

Dauid after he had bene in great daunger by Saule , in the deserte Ziph , made this Psalme : wherin he geueth thanks to God for his wonderful deliuerance , in whose mercies he trusted , euen in the midst of his miseries : prophecying the destruction of gods enemies , & contrarywise happenes to al them that trust in the Lord . 1. Sam. iii

Sing this as the. 44 Psalme . O God my God , I watch betyme to come to thee in hast : For why ? my soule and body both , doth thirst of thee to tast And in this barren wildernes , where waters there are none : my flesh is partcht for thought of thee , for thee I wish alone That I might see yet once agayn , thy glory , strength , and might : As I was wont it to behold , within thy temple bryght . For why ? thy mercies far surmount , this lyfe and wretched dayes : My lips therfore shal geue to thee , due honor , laude , and prayse . And whilst I lyue , I wil not fayle , to worship thee alway : And in thy name I shal lift vp , my hands when I do pray . My soule is filled as with marow , which is both fat and swete : my mouth therfore , shal sing such songs , as are for thee most mete . When as in bed I think on thee , and eke al the night tyde : For vnder couert of thy wings , thou art my ioyful guide . My soule doth surely stick to thee , thy right hand is my power : And those that seke my soule to stroy , them death shal sone deuoure . The sword shal them deuour echone , their carcases shal fede The hungry foxes which do run , their pray to seke at nede . The king and al men shal reioyce , that do profes Gods word : For liers mouthes shal then be stopt , which haue the truth disturbde
Exaudi deus vocem meam . psalme lxiiii . l. H

Dauid prayeth against the false reporters and slaunderere , he declareth their punishment & destruction , to the comfort of the iust , and the glory of God .

Syng this as the. 18. Psalm . O Lord vnto my voyce geue eare , with plaint when I do pray : and rid my life & soule from feare , of foes that threat to slay . Defend me from that sort of men , which in deceipts do lurke : And from the frowning face of them , that al il feates do worke . who whet their tongs as we haue sene , men whet & sharp their swords Thei shoote abrode their arrowes kene , I mean most bitter words With priuy sleight shote thei their shaft , the vpright man to hit : The iust vnware to strike by craft , they care or feare no whit . A wicked worked haue they decreed , in counsel thus they cry : To vse deceyt let vs not dread , what , who can it espy ? What wayes to hurt they talk & muse , al times within their hart : They al consult what feates to vse , ech doth inuent his part . But yet al this shal not auayle , when they think least vpon : God with his dart shal sure assayle , and wound them euery one . Their crafts & their il tongs withal , shal work themselues such blame : That they which then behold their fal , shal wonder at the same . Then al that see shal know right wel , that god the thing hath wrought and prayse his witty works & tel , what he to pas hath brought . Yet shal the iust in God reioyce , stil trusting in his might : so shal they ioy with mind and voyce , whose hart is pure & right .
Te decet hymnus . Psalm .lxv. I. H.

A prayse and thankesgeuing vnto God by the faythful , who are signified by Sion and Ierusalem , for the chusinge , preseruation and gouernance of them , and for plentifull blessings powred forth vpon all the earth .

Sing this as the .xxx. psal. THy prayse alone , O lord doth raign , in Sion thyne own hil : their vowes to thee they do maintain , & their behests fulfil . For that thou doost their prayer heare , and doost therto agree : Thy people al both far & neare , with trust shal come to thee . Our wicked life so far excedes , that we should fal therin : But Lord forgeue our great misdedes , and purge vs from our syn . The man is blest whom thou doost chuse , within thy court to dwel : Thy house and temple he shal vse , with pleasures , that excel . Of thy great iustice heare vs God , our health of thee doth rise : The hope of al the earth abrode , and the sea costes likewise . With strength thou art beset about , and compast with thy power : thou makest the mountains strong & stout , to stand in euery shower . The swelling seas thou doost asswage , & make their streames ful stil Thou doost restrayne the peoples rage , and rule them at thy wil. The folk that dwel ful far on earth , shal dread thy signes to see : which morne and euen in great mirth , do passe with prayse to thee . When that the earth is chopt and dry , and thirsteth more and more . Then with thy drops thou doost apply , & much encrease her store The floud of God doth ouerstow , and so doth cause to spring : The seede and corne which men do sow , for he doth guide the thing With wete thou doost her furrowes fil , where by her clods do fal : Thy drops to her thou doost distil , and bles her frute withal . Thou deckst the earth of thy good grace , with fayre & pleasant crop : Thy cloudes distil her dew apace , great plenty they do drop . Wherby the desert shal begin , ful great encrease to bring : The little hils shal ioy therin , much frute in them shal spring . In places playne the flock she feede , and couer al the earth : The valies with corne shal so excede , that men shal sing for mirth
Iubilate deo omnis terra . psalme .lxvi. I. H.

He prouoketh al men to prayse the Lord and to consider his workes , rehersing two thynges most wonderful . He setteth forth the power of God to affray the rebels , and sheweth how God hath deliuered Israel from great bondage and afflictions , he promiseth to geue sacrifice & prouoketh al men to heare what god hath done for him , and to praise his name .

Syng this as the 68. Psalm . YE men on earth in God reioyce , with prayse set forth his name Extol his might with hart & voyce , geue glory to the same . How wonderful O Lord say ye , in al thy workes thou art thy foes for feare do seke to thee , ful sore against their hart Al men that dwel the earth throughout , do prayse the name of God : The laud therof the world about , is shewd and set abrode . Al folk come forth behold & see , what things the lord hath wrought : marke wel the wondrous works that he , for man to pas hath brought . He laid the sea like heapes on hie , therin a way they had : On foote to pas both fayre and dry , wherof their harts wer glad . His might doth rule the world alway , his eyes al things behold : Al such as would him disobey , by him shal be controld . Ye people geue vnto our God , due laud and thanks alwayes , With ioyful voyce declare abrode , and sing vnto his prayse . Which doth endue our soule with life , and it preserue with al : He stayeth our fete , so that no strife , can make vs slip or fal . The Lord doth proue our dedes with fire , if that they wil abide : As workmen do when they desire , to haue theyr metals tryde . Although thou suffer vs so long , in prison to be cast : And there with chaines and fetters strong , to lye in bondage fast .
The seconde part . Although I say thou suffer men , on vs to ride and raygne : Though we through fire and water ren , of very grief and payne . Yet sure thou doost of thy good grace , dispose it to the best : And bryng vs out into a place , to lyue in wealth and rest . Vnto thy house resort wil I , to offer and to pray : And there I wil my selfe apply , my vowes to thee to pay . The vowes that with my mouth I spake , in al my grief & smart : The vowes I say which I did make , in dolor of my hart . Burnt offring I wil geue to thee , of Oxen fat and Rammes : No other sacrifice shal be , of bullockes goates & lambes . Come forth & harken here ful sone , al ye that feare the Lord : What he for my poore soule hath done , to you I wil record . Ful oft I cal vpon his grace , this mouth to him doth cry : And thou my tong make spede apace , to prayse him by and by But if I fele my hart within , in wicked workes reioyce : Or if I haue delite to sinne , God wil not heare my voyce . But surely God my voyce hath heard , and what I do require : My prayer he doth wel regarde , and graunteth my desire . Al prayse to him that hath not put , nor cast me out of mind : Nor yet his mercy from me shut , which I do euer fynd .
Deus misereatur nostri . Psalme .lxvii. I. H.

A swete prayer for al the faithfull to obteyne the fauor of God , and to be lightened with his countenaunce , to th ende that his way and iudgementes may be knowne throughout the earth . A reioysing that God is the gouernour of all nations .

Sing this as the .xxx. psal. HAue mercy on vs , Lord , and graunt to vs thy grace : To shew to vs do thou accord , the brightnes of thy face . That al the earth may know , thy way to godly wealth : And al the nations on a row , may see thy sauing health . Let all the world , O God , geue prase vnto thy name O let the people al abrod , extol and laud the same . Throughout the world so wide , let al reioyce with mirth For thou with truth & right doost guide , the nations of the earth . Let al the world , O God , geue prayse vnto thy name , Oh let the people al abrod , extol and laud the same . Then shal the earth encrease , great store of frute shal fal , And then our God , the God of peace , shal bles vs eke with al. God shal vs bles , I say , and then both farre and neare The folke throughout the earth alway , of him shal stand in feare .
Exurgat deus . Psalme .lxviii. T. S.

In this Psalme Dauid setteth forth as in a glasse , the wonderful mercies of God towardes his people , who by all meanes , & most straunge sortes declareth him : selfe to them . And therfore Gods church by reason of his promises , graces & victories , doth excell without comparison all worldly thinges : he exhorteth therfore all men to prayse God for euer .

LEt god arise , & then his foes , wil turne themselues to flight : His enmies then wil runne abrod , & scatter out of sight : and as the fire doth melt the waxe , and winde blow smoke away : so in the presence of the Lord , the wicked shal decay .

But righteous men before the Lord , shal hartely reioyce : They shal be glad and mery al , and cheareful in their voyce . Syng prayse , sing prayse vnto the Lord , who rideth on the skye : Extol this name of Iah our God , and him do magnifye . That same is he that is aboue , within his holy place , That father is of fatherles , and iudge of widowes case . Houses he geueth and issue both , vnto the comfortles : He bringeth bondmen out of thral , and rebels to distres . When thou didst march before thy folk , the Egyptians from among And brought them through the wildernes , which was both wide & long : Th earth did quake , the ram pourde down , heard wer great claps of thunder The mount Sinai shoke in such sort , as it wold cleaue a sunder Thine heritage with drops of rayne , aboundantly was washt And if so be it baren waxt , by thee it was refresht . Thy chosen flock doth there remayne , thou hast prepard that place : And for the poore thou doost prouide , of thine especial grace .
The seconde part . God wil geue women causes iust , to magnifye his name : When as his people triumphes make , & purchase brute and fame . For puissant kings , for al their power , shal flee , and take the foyle And women which remaine at home , shal helpe to part the spoyle . And though you wer as black as pots , your hew shuld pas the doue Whose wings & fethers , seme to haue siluer and gold aboue . When in this land God shal triumph , ouer kings both hye , & low Then shal it be like Salmon hil , as white as any snow . Though Basan be a fruteful hil , and in heyght others pas , Yet Sion Gods most holy hil , doth farre excel in grace . Why brag ye thus , ye hils most high , and leape for pride together ? This hil of Sion God doth loue , and there wil dwel for euer . Gods army is two millions , of warriours good and strong , The Lord also in Sinai , is present them among . Thou didst ( O Lord ) ascend on high , and captiues led them al , Which in times past thy chosen flocke , in prison kept and thral . Thou madst them tribute for to pay , and such as did repine Thou didst subdue , that they might dwel , in thy temple deuine . Nowe praysed be the Lord for that , he poures on vs such grace From day to day , he is the God , of our health and solace .
The third part . He is the God from whom alone , saluation commeth playne : He is the God by whom we scape , al daungers , death and payne . Thus God wil wound his enemies hed , & breake the heary scalpe , Of those that in theyr wickednes , continually do walke . From Basan wil I bring , sayd he , my people and my shepe , And al mine own as I haue done , from daunger of the depe . And make them dip theyr fete in bloud , of those that hate my name And dogs shal haue their tongs embrud , with licking of the same . Al men may see how thou O God , thyne enmies doost deface : And how thou goest as God and kyng , into thy holy place . The singers go before with ioy , the minstrels folow after And in the midst the damsels play , with timbrel and with taber . Now in thy congregation , O Israel prayse the Lord And Iacobs whole posterity , geue thankes with one accord . Their chief was litle Beniamin , but Iuda made theyr host With Zabulon and Neptalim , whiche dweld about the coast . As God hath geuen powre to thee so , Lord , make firme and sure The thing that thou hast wrought in vs , for euer to endure . And in thy temples giftes wil we geue vnto thee O Lord , For thine vnto Ierusalme , sure promise made by word .
The fourth part . Yea and straunge kinges to vs subdued , shal do like in those dayes : I meane to thee they shal present , theyr gifts of laud and prayse . He shal destroy the speare mens ranks , these calues & bulles of myght And cause them tribute pay , and daunt , al such as loue to fight . Then shal the Lords of Egipt come , and presents with them bring The Mores most black shal stretch their hands , vnto their lord & king . Therfore ye kingdomes of the earth , geue prayse vnto the Lord Sing Psalmes to God with one consent , thereto let al accord . Who though he ride and euer hath , aboue the heauens bryght Yet by the feareful thunder claps , men may wel know his might . Therfore the strength of Israel , ascribe to God on hye : Whose myght and power doth far extend , aboue the cloudy skye . O God thy holynes and power , is dread for euermore : The God of Israel geueth vs strength , praised be God therfore .
Saluum me fac domine . Psalme .lxix. I. H.

The complaintes , prayers , ferunt zeale , and greate anguishe of Dauid is set forth as a figure of Christ , and all his members : the malitious cruelty of th enemies , and theyr punishment , also where Iudas and such traytours are accursed . Then gathered he courage in his affliction and offereth prayses vnto God , whiche are more acceptable then all Sacrifices : wherof all the afflicted may take comforte . Finally be doth prouoke all creatures to prayses , prophecying of the kyngdome of Christ , and the buildyng of Iuda , where all the faythfull and theyr seede shall dwell for euer .

SAue me , O God & that with spede , the waters flow ful fast . So ni my soule do they procede , that I am sore agast . I sticke ful depe in filthe and clay , wheras I fele no ground : I fal into such flouds , I say , that I am like be dround .

With crying oft I faint and quaile , my throte is horse and drye : With loking vp my sight doth faile , for helpe to God on hie . My foes that giltles do oppres , my soule , with hate are led : In number sure they are no les , then heares are on my hed . Though for no cause they vexe me sore , they prosper and are glad They do compel me to restore , the thinges I neuer had . What I haue done for want of wit , thou Lord al times canst tel : And al the same that I commit , to thee is knowne ful wel . ( O God ) of hostes defend and stay , al those that trust in thee : Let no man doubt or shrinke away , for ought that chaunceth me . It is for thee and for thy sake , that I do beare this blame , In spite of thee they would me make , to hide my face for shame . My mothers sonnes my brethren al , forsake me on a row , And as a straunger they me cal , my face they wil not know . Vnto thy house such zeale I beare , that it doth pine me much : Theyr cheks & taunts at thee to heare , my very hart doth grutch .
The second part . Though I do fast my flesh to chast , yea if I wepe and mone , Yet in my teeth this geare is cast , they pas not therupon . If I for grief and payne of hart , in sackcloth vse to walke , Then they anone wil it peruert , therof they iest and talke . Both hye and low and al the throng , that sit within the gate , They haue me euer in theyr tong , of me they talke and prate . The dronkardes which in wine delite , it is their chief pastime , To seke which way to worke me spite , of me they sing and rime . But thee the while O Lord I pray , that when it pleaseth thee : For thy great truth thou wilt alway , send down thine ayde to me . Pluck thou my fete out of the myre , from drowning do me kepe From such as owe me wrath and ire , and from the waters depe . Least with the waues I should be drownd , & depth my soule deuoure : And that the pit should me confound , and shut me in her power . O Lord of hostes to me geue eare , as thou art good and kind , And as thy mercy is most deare , Lord , haue me in thy mind . And do not from thy seruaunt hide , nor turne thy face away I am opprest on euery side , in hast geue eare I say . O Lord vnto my soule draw nye , the same with ayde repose Because of theyr great tyranny , acquite me from my foes .
The third part . That I abide rebuke and shame , thou knowest and thou canst tel : For those that seke and worke the same , thou seest them al ful wel . When they with brags do breake my hart , I seke for helpe anone But find no frends to ease my smart , to comfort me , not one . But in my meat they gaue me gal , to cruel for to thinke : And gaue me in my thirst withal , strong vineger to drinke . Lord turne their table to a snare , to take themselues therin And when they thinke ful wel to fare , then trap them in the gin . And let their eyes be darke and blind , that they may nothing see : Bow down theyr backe & do them bynd , in thraldome for to bee . Poure out thy wrath as hoate as fyre , that it on them may fal , Let thy displeasure in thine yre , take hold vpon them al. As desert drye theyr house disgrace , their offring eke expel . That none therof posses their place , nor in their tents do dwel : If thou doost strike the man to tame , on him they lay ful sore : And if that thou do wounde the same , they seke to hurt him more . Then let them heape vp mischief stil , sith they are al peruert : That of thy fauour and good wil , they neuer haue no part . And dash them cleane , out of the booke , of life , of hope , of trust : That for their names they neuer looke , in number of the iust .
The fourth part . Though I , O Lord , with wo and grief , haue benful sore opprest : Thy helpe shal geue me such relief , that al shal be redrest . That I may geue thy name the prayse , and shew it with a song : I wil extol the same alwayes , with harty thankes among . Which is more pleasant vnto thee ( such mind thy grace hath borne ) Then either Oxe , or Calfe can be , that hath both hoofe and horne . when simple folke do this behold , it shal reioyce them sure : Al ye that seke the Lord , behold , your life for aye shal dure . For why ? the Lord of hosts doth heare , the poore when they complaine : His prisuners are to him ful deare , he doth them not disdaine . Wherfore the skie & earth below , the sea with floud and streame His prayse they shal declare and show , with al that lyue in them . For sure our God will Sion saue , and Iudaes cities build , Much folke possession there shal haue , her streates shal al be fild : Her seruaunts sede shal kepe the same , al ages out of mind : And there al they that loue his name , a dwelling place shal find .
Deus in adiutorium . Psalme .lxx. I. H.

He prayeth to be right spedely deliuered , as in the .lx. Psalms . Then he desireth the shame of his enemies , and the ioyfull comfort of all those that seke the Lord .

Syng this as the. 72. Psalme . O God , to me take hede , of helpe I thee require ( O Lord of hosts ) with hast & spede , help , help I thee desire . With shame confound them al , that seke my soule to spil , Rebuke them backe with blame to fal , that thinke and wish me il . Confound them that apply , and seke to worke me shame , And at my harme do laugh and cry , so , so there goeth the game . But let them ioyfull be , in thee with ioy and welth , Which onely trust and seke to thee , and to thy sauing helth . That they may say alwayes , in mirth and one accord , Al glory honor , laud and prayse , be geuen to thee ( O Lord . ) But I am weake and poore , come Lord thine ayde I lacke , Thou art my stay and help therfore , make spede & be not slacke .
In te domine speraui . Psalme .lxxi. I. H.

He prayeth in fayth astablished by the worde of the promise and confirmed by the worke of God , from hys youth , he desireth nowe to be deliuered from the wicked and cruell man : ( meanyng ) hys sonne Absolon and his confederacy , and he promiseth to be myndefull and thankefull for the same .

Sing this as the. lxix psalme . MY Lord my God in al distres , my hope is whole in thee , Then let no shame my soule oppres , nor once take hold on mee . As thou art iust defend my Lord , and rid me out of dread Geue eare and to my suite accord , and send me helpe at nede . Be thou my rocke to whom I may for ayde , al tymes resort Thy promise is to helpe alway , thou art my fence and fort . Saue me my God from wicked men , & from theyr strength & power , From folke vniust and eke from them , that cruelly deuour . Thou art the stay wherin I trust , thou Lord of hostes art he Yea from my youth I had a lust , stil to depend on thee . Thou hast me kept euen from my birth , & I through thee was borne wherfore I wil thee prayse with mirth , both euening and morne . As to a monster seldome sene , much folke about me throng : But thou art now and stil hast bene , my fence , and ayde so strong . Wherfore my mouth no time shal lacke , thy glory and thy prayse : and eke my tong shal not be slacke , to honor thee alwayse . Refuse not me , O Lord , I say , when age my limmes doth take : and when my strength doth wast away , do not my soule forsake . Among them selues my foes enquire , to take me through deceyt : and they agaynst me do conspire , that for my soule layd wayt .
The second part . Lay hand & take him now ( they sayd ) for God from him is gone : Dispatch him quite , for to his ayde , I wis there commeth none . Do not absent thy self away , ( O Lord ) when nede shal be : But that in time of grief thou may , in hast geue helpe to me . With shame confound and ouerthrow , al those that seke my life : Oppres then with rebukes also , that fayne would worke me strife . But I wil patiently abyde , thy helpe in al assayes : Stil more and more ech time & tide , I wil set forth thy prayse . My mouth thy iustice shal record , that dayly helpe doth send : But of thy benefites , O Lord , I know no compt nor end . Yet wil I go and seke forth one , with thy good helpe ( O God ) The sauing health of thee alone , to shew and set abrod . For of my youth thou tookest the care , and doost instruct me stil : Therfore thy wonders to declare , I haue great mind and wil. And as in youth from wanton rage , thou didst me kepe and stay : Forsake me not vnto mine age , and til my head be gray . That I thy strength & might may show , to them that now be here : and that our sede thy power may know , hereafter many a yere . O Lord thy iustice doth excede , thy doings al may see : Thy workes are wonderful in dede , oh , who is lyke to thee ? Thou madest me fele afflictions sore , and yet thou didst me saue : yea thou didst helpe and me restore , and tokest me from the graue . And thou mine honor doost encrease , my dignitie maintayne : yea , thou doost make al grief to cease , and comforts me agayne . Therfore thy faithfulnes to prayse , I wil both lute and syng : My harpe shal sound thy laud alwayes ( O Israels holy kyng ) My mouth wil ioy with pleasant voyce , when I shal sing to thee : and eke my soule wil much reioyce , for thou hast made me free . My tong thy vprightnes shal sound , and speake it dayly stil For grief and shame do them confound , that sought to worke me ill .
Deus iudicium tuum . Psalme .lxxii. I. H.

He prayeth that the kingdome of God by Christe may come vnder the parson of Salomon , vnder whom shall be ryghteousnes , peace and felicitie , vnto whom all kynges , and all nations shall do homage , whose name and power shal indure for euer .

LOrd geue thy iudgements to the king , therin instruct hym wel : And with his sonne that Princely thyng , Lord let thy iustice dwel , that he may gouerne vp ryghtly , and rule thy folke a ryght : and so defend through equitie , the poore that haue no might .

And let the mountaines that are hye , vnto their folke geue peace , And eke let litle hils apply , in iustice to encrease . That he may help the weake & poore , with aide , & make them strong : And eke destroy for euermore , al those that do them wrong . And then from age to age shal they , regard and feare thy might : So long as sunne doth shine by day , or els the moone by night Lord make the king vnto the iust , like rain to fieldes new mowen And like to drops that lay the dust , and fresh the land vnsowen . The iust shal florish in his time , and al shal be at peace Vntil the moone shal leaue to prime , wast , chaunge , & to encrease . He shal be Lord of sea and sand , from shore to shore throughout : and from the flouds within the land , through al the earth about . The people that in desert dwel , shal knele to him ful thicke : and al his enmies that rebel , the earth and dust shal licke . Theyr Lordes of al the yles therby , great gifts to him shal bring The kings of Sabe and Arabie , geue many a costly thyng . Al kings shal seke with one accord , in his good grace to stand , And al the people of the world , shal serue him at his hand . For he the nedy sort doth saue , that vnto him do cal : And eke the simple folke that haue no helpe of man at al. He taketh pity on the poore , that are with nede opprest , He doth preserue them euermore , & bringes their soules to rest . He shal redeme theyr life from dread , from fraud , from wrong , from might And eke the bloud that they shal bleed , is precious in his sight . But he shal liue , and they shal bring , to him of Sabaes gold : He shal be honored as a kyng , and dayly be extold . The mighty mountaines of his land , of corne shal beare such throng That it like Cedre trees shal stand , in Libanus ful long . Theyr cities eke ful wel shal spede , the frutes therof shal pas , In plenty it shal far excede , and spring as grene as gras . For euer they shal prayse his name , while that the sunne is light And thinke them happy through the same , al folk shal bles his might Prayse ye the Lord of hostes and sing , to Israels God echone For he doth euery wondrous thing , yea he him self alone . And blessed be his holy name , al times eternally , That al the earth may prayse the same , Amen , Amen say I.
Quam bonus deus . Psalme .lxxiii. T. S.

The Prophet teacheth by his example , that neither the worldly prosperitie of the vngodly , nor yet the affliction of the good , ought to discourage Gods children : but rather ought to moue vs to consider our fathers prouidence , & to cause vs to reuerence gods iudgements , for asmuche as the wicked vanishe a waye lyke smoke , and the godly enter into lyfe euerlastyng , in hope wherof he resigneth him selfe into Gods handes .

Sing this as the .xliiii. psal. HOw euer it be , yet God is good , and kynd to Israel And to al such as safely kepe , their conscience pure & wel ▪ yet lyke a foole I almost slipt , my feete began to slyde And or I wist euen at a pinch , my steps a wrye gan glyde . For when I saw such foolish men , I grudged and did disdayne That wicked men al things should haue , without turmoyle or payne They neuer suffer panges nor grief , as if death should them smite Theyr bodies are both stoute and strong , and euer in good plyte . And free from al aduersity , when other men be shent , And with the rest they take no part , of plague or punishment . Therfore presumptio doth embrace , theyr neckes as doth a chayne And are euen wrapt as in a robe , with rapine and disdayne . They are so fed , that euen for fat , their eyes oft times out start : And as for worldly goodes they haue , more than can wish their hart . Theyr life is most licentious , bostyng much of the wrong : Which they haue done to simple men , and euer pryde among . The heauens and the liuing Lord , they spare not to blaspheme : And prate they do on worldly things , no wight they do esteme . The people of god , oft times turn backe , to se their prosprous state : And almost drinke the self same cup , and folow the same rate .
The second part . How can it be that God ( say they ) should know and vnderstand : These worldly things since wicked men , be Lordes of sea and land ? For we may see how wicked men , in riches stil increase Rewarded wel with worldly goodes , and lyue in rest and peace . Then why ? do I from wickednes , my fantasy refrayne And wash my hands with innocents , & clense my hart in vayne ? And suffer scourges euery day , as subiect to al blame And euery morning from my youth , susteyne rebuke and shame ? And I had almost sayd as they , misliking mine estate But that I should thy children iudge , as folk vnfortunate . Then I bethought me how I might , this matter vnderstand : But yet the labor was to great , for me to take in hand . Vntil the time I went into thy holy place and then I vnderstood right perfectly , the end of al these men . And namely how thou settest them , vpon a slippry place And at thy pleasure and thy wil , thou doost them al deface . Then al men muse at that straunge sight to see how sodenly They are destroyd , dispatcht , consumde , and dead so horribly . Much lyke a dreame when one awakth , so shal theyr welth decay : Theyr famous names in al mens sight , shal ebbe and pas away .
The third part . Yet thus my hart was greued then , my mind was much opprest : So fond was I and ignoraunt , and in this poynt a best . Yet neuertheles by my right hand , thou holdest me alwayes fast And with thy counsel doost me guide , to glory at the last . What thing is there that I can with , but thee in heauen aboue ? And in the earth there is nothing , like thee that I can loue . My fleshe and eke my hart do fayle , but God doth fayle me neuer , For of my hart God is the strength , my portion eke for euer . And lo , al such as thee forsake , thou shalt destroy echone , And those that trust in any thing , sauing in thee alone . Therfore wil I draw nere to God , and euer with him dwel In God alone I put my trust , his wonders wil I tel .
Vt quid deus . Psalme .lxxiiii. I. H.

The faithfull complayne of the destruction of the Church and true religion vnder the name of Sion and the altars destroyed : And trusting in the might & free mercyes of God , by his couenaunt they require helpe and succor for the glory of Gods holy name , the saluation of hys poore afflicted seruauntes , and the confusion of his proude enemies .

Syng this as the .72 . Psalm . WHy art thou Lord so long from vs , in al this daunger depe ? Why doth thine anger kindle thus , at thine own pastor shepe ? Lord cal thy people to thy thought , which haue ben thine so long The which thou hast redemd & brought , from bondage sore & strong . Haue mind therfore and thinke vpon , remember it ful wel Thy pleasaunt place , thy mount Sion , where thou wast wont to dwel . Lift vp thy foote and come in hast , and al thy foes deface , Which now at pleasure rob and wast , within thy holy place . A mid thy congregations al , thine enemies roare , O God , They set as signes on euery wal , theyr banners splayd abrod . As men with axes hew the trees , that on the hils do grow , So shine the bils and swords of these , within the temples now . The selings sawde , the carued bordes , the goodly grauen stones : With axes , hammers , villes & swords , they beate them down at once . Thy places they consume with flame , and eke in al this toyle , The house appointed to thy name , they race down to the soyle . And thus they sayd within theyr hart , dispatch them out of hand , Then burnt they vp in euery part , Gods houses through the land . Yet thou no signe of helpe doost send , our Prophets al are gone To tel when this our plage should end , among vs there is none . When wilt thou Lord once end this shame , & cease thine enmies strong ? Shal they alway blaspheme thy name , & rayle on thee so long ? Why doost with draw thy hand a backe , and hide it in thy lappe , O plucke it out and be not slacke , to geue thy foes a rappe .
The seconde part . O God thou art my king and Lord , and euermore hast bene , Yea thy good grace throughout the world , for our good help hath sene . The seas that are so depe & dead , thy might did make them dry : And thou didst breake the serpents head , that be therin did dye . Yea thou didst break the heads so great , of whales that are so fel : and gauest them to the folkes to eate , that in the desertes dwel . thou madest a spring with streames to rise , from rock both hard and hie And eke thy hand doth make likewise , depe riuers to be dry . Both day and eke the night are thine , by thee they were begun : Thou setst to serue vs with their shine , the light & eke the Sun . Thou doost appoint the ends and costes , of al the earth about : Both sommer heates , & winter frosts , thy hand hath found them out Thinke on , O Lord , no tyme forget , thy foes that thee defame : And how the folish folke are set , to rayle vpon thy name , O let no cruel beast deuour , thy Turtle that is true : Forget not alwayes in thy power , the poore that much doo rue . Regard thy couenant and behold , thy foes posses the land : Al sad & darke , for worne and old , our realm as now doth stand . Let not the simple go away , with disapointed shame : But let the poore and nedy aye , geue prayse vnto thy name . Rise Lord let be by thee maintaind , the cause that is thyne owne : Remember how that thou blasphemd , art by the folish one . The voyce forget not of thy foes , for they presuming hie : Is more and more encreast of those , that hate thee spitefully .
Confitebimur tibi deus , Psalme .lxxv. N

The faithful do prayse the name of the Lord , which shal come to iudge at the tyme appointed , when the wycked shal be put to confusion , and drinke the cup of his wrath , their prayer shal be abated , and the righteous shal be exalted to honor .

Sing this as the .44 . Psalme . VNto thee God we wil geue thanks , we wil geue thanks to thee : Fith thy name is so nere , declare thy wondrous works wil we I wil vprightly iudge when get , conuenient tyme I may : The earth is weak and al therin , but I her pillers stay . I did to the mad people say , deale not so furiously : And vnto the vngodly ones , set not your hornes so hye . I said vnto them set not vp , your raysed hornes on hye : And see that you do with stiffe neck , not speake presumptuously . For neyther from the eastern part , nor from the western syde : Nor from forsaken wildernes , protection doth procede . For why ? the Lord our God he is , the righteous iudge alone : He putteth down the one , and sets , another in the throne . For why ? a cup of mighty wine , is in the hand of God : And al the mighty wyne therin , himself doth powre abrode . As for the lees and filthy dregs , that do remain of it . The wicked of the earth shal drink , and suck them euery whit . But I wil talk of God I say , of Iacobs God therfore : And wil not cease to celebrate , his prayse for euermore . In sunder break the hornes of al , vngodly men wil I : But then the hornes of righteous men , shal be exalted hye .
Gloria patri . To father sonne , and holy ghost , all glory be therfore : As in beginning was is now , and shall be euermore .
In Iudea . psalme .lxxvi. I. H.

This psalme setteth forthe the power of God & care for the defence of his people in Ierusalem , in the destruction of the army Senacherib , and exhorteth the faithful to be thankful for the same .

Syng this as the .69 Psalm . TO al that now in Iury dwel , the Lord is clerely known : His name is great in Israel , a people of his own . At Salem , he his tents hath pight , to tary there a space : In Sion eke he hath delight , to make his dwelling place . And there he brake both staffe & bow , the sword , the speare , & shield : and brake the ray to ouerthrow , in battle on the field . Thou art more worthy honour Lord , more might in thee doth lye : Then in the strongest of the world , that rob on mountains hye . But now the proud ar spoild through thee , & thei are fallen on slepe : through men of war no help can be , themselues they could not kepe . At thy rebuke , O Iacobs God , when thou doost them reproue : as half in slepe their charets stode , no horsman once doth moue . For thou art fearful Lord in dede , what man the corage hath : To bide thy sight and doth not drede , when thou art in thy wrath . When thou doost make thy iudgements hard , from heauen through the ground Then al the earth ful sore afraid , in silence shal be found . And that when thou O God doost stand , in iudgement for to speake : To saue th afflicted of the land , on earth that are ful weake . The fury that in man doth raign , shal turne vnto thy prayse : Hereafter Lord do thou restrain , their wrath & threates alwayes Make vowes & pay them to your God , ye folke that nigh hym be : Bring gifts al ye that dwel abrode , for dreadful sure is he . For he doth take both lyfe and might , from Princes great of birth : And ful of terrour is his sight , to al the kings on earth .
Voce mea ad dominum . Psalme .lxxvii. I. H.

The prophet in the name of the church , reherseth the greatnes of his affliction , and his greuous temptation , wherby he was driuen to this end to consider his former conuersation , and the continual course of gods workes in the preseruation of his seruantes : and so he confirmeth his faith against these temptations .

I With my voyce to God do cry , with hart and harty cheare : my voyce to God I lift on high , and he my sute doth heare . In tyme of griefe I sought to God , by night no rest I toke : but stretcht my hands to hym abrode , my soule comfort forsoke .

When I to think on God entend , my trouble then is more : I spake , but could not make an end , my breath was stopt so sore . Thou holdst mine eyes alwayes from rest , that I alwayes awake : With feare am I so sore opprest , my speach doth me forsake . The dayes of old in mind I cast , and oft did thinke vpon : The tymes and ages that are past , ful many yeares agone . By night my songs I cal to mind , once made thy prayse to shew : And with my hart much talk I find , my sprits doth search to know . Will God sayd I , at once for al , cast of his people thus ? So that henceforth no tyme he shal , be frendly vnto vs . What ? is his goodnes cleane decayd , for euer and a day ? Or is his promise now delayd , and doth his truth decay ? And wil the Lord our God forget , his mercies manifold ? Or shal his wrath encrease so whote , his mercy to withhold ? At last I sayd my weaknes is , the cause of this mistrust : Gods mighty hand can help al this , and change it when he lust .
The second part . I wil regard and think vpon , the working of the Lord : Of al his wonders past and gone , I gladly wil record . Yea , al his workes I wil declare , and what I dyd deuyse : To tel his factes I wil not spare , and eke his counsel wise . Thy workes O Lord are al vpright , and holy abrode : what one hath strength to match the might , of thee O Lord our God ? Thou art a God that oft doost shew , thy wonders euery hower : and so doost make the people know , thy vertue & thy power . And thine own folk thou didst defend , with strength & stretched arme : The sons of Iacob that discend , and Iosephs sede from harme . The waters Lord perceyued thee , the waters saw thee wel : and they for feare aside did flee , the depthes on tremblyng fel. The clouds that wer both thick & black , dyd rain ful plenteously : The thunder in the ayre dyd crack , their shafts abrode dyd fly . Thy thunder in the fyre was heard , the lightning from aboue : With flashes great made men afraid , the earth did quake & moue . Thy wayes within the sea doth lye , thy path in waters depe : Yet none can there thy steps espy , nor know thy pathe to kepe . Thou leadest thy folke vpon the land , as shepe on euery syde : through Moyses & through Aarons hand , thou didst them safely guide
Attendite populi . psalme .lxxviii. T. S.

He sheweth howe God of his mercye chose his churche of the posteritie of Abraham , casting in their teeth the stubburne rebellion of their fathers , that their children might not onely vnderstand , that God of his free mercies made his couenaunt with their auncestors , but also seing them so malitious and peruerse , might be ashamed , and so turne wholy to God In this psalm the holy ghost hath comprehended as it were the sum of al gods benefits , to the intent the ignorant & gros people might see in few words the effect of the whole histories .

ATtend my people to my law , and to my wordes incline : My mouth shal speake straunge parables , and sentences deuyne . Which we our selues haue heard and learnd , euen of our fathers old , and which for our instruction , our fathers haue vs told .

Because we should not kepe it close , from them that should come after : who should gods power to their race praise , & al his workes of wonder To Iacob he commaundement gaue , how Israel should liue : Willing our fathers should the same , vnto their children geue . That they and their posteritie , that were not sprong vp tho : Should haue the knowledge of the law , and teach their sede also That they may haue the better hope , in God that is aboue : And not forget to kepe his lawes , and his precepts in loue . Not beyng as theyr fathers were , rebelling in gods sight : and would not frame their wicked harts , to know their god aright . How went the people of Ephraim , their neighbours for to spoyle : Shooting their darts the day of war , and yet they toke the foyle ? For why ? they did not kepe with God , the couenant that was made Nor yet would walke or lead their liues , according to hys trade . But put into obliuion , his counsel and his wil : and al his workes most magnifique , which he declared stil .
The second part . What wonders to our forefathers , did he himself disclose : In Egipt land within the field , that called is Thaneos . He did deuyde and cut the sea , that they might passe at once : And made the water stand as stil , as doth an heape of stones . He led them secret in a cloud , by day when it was bright : And in the night when darke it was , with fire he gaue them light . He brake the rockes in wildernes , and gaue the people drinke : As plentiful as when the depes , do flow vp to the brinke . He drew out riuers out of rocks , that were both dry and hard : Of suche aboundance that no floudes , to them might be compard , yet for all this , against the Lord , their sinne they did increase . And styred him that is most hygh , to wrath in wildernes . They tempted hym within their harts , lyke people of mistrust : Requiring such a kynd of meat , as serued to their lust . Saying with murmuration , in their vnfaythfulnes : What ? can this God prepare for vs , a feast in wildernes ? Behold , he strake the stony rock , and floudes forth with did flo : But can he now geue to his folke , both biead and fless also . When God heard this , he waxed wroth , with Iacob and his sede : So did his indignation , on Israel procede .
The third part 22 Because they did not faithfully , beleue and hope that he : Could alwayes help and succor them , in their necessitie . Wherfore he did commaund the clouds , forthwith they brake in sunder : And raind down Manna for them to eate , a foode of mickel wonder When earthly men with angels fode , were fed at their request : He bad the east wind blow away , and brought in the south west . And rainde down flesh , as thick as dust , & foule , as thick as sand : Which he did cast amids the place where al the tents did stand . Then did they eate excedingly , and al men had their fils : Yet more and more they did desire , to serue their lusts and wils . But as the meat was in their mouthes , his wrath vpon them fel. And slew the floure of al their youth , and choyse of Israel . Yet fel they to theyr wonted sinne , and stil they did him greue : For al the wonders that he wrought , they would him not beleue Their dayes therfore he shortened , and made their honor vayne : Their yeres did wast and pas away , with terrours & with payn But euer when he plaged them , they sought hym by and by : Remembring them he was their strength , their help & God most hy . Though in their mouthes they did but glose , & flatter with the Lord : and with their tongs & in their harts , dissembled euery word .
The fourth part . For why ? their harts wer nothyng bent , to hym nor to hys trade : Nor yet to kepe or to perform , the couenant that was made . Yet was he stil so merciful , when they deserued to dye : That he forgaue them their misdedes , and would not them destroy Yea many a time he turned his wrath , and did himself aduise : and would not suffer al his whole displeasure to arise . Considering they were but flesh , and euen as a wind : that passeth away and cannot wel , returne by his own kind . How oftentimes in wildernes , did they their Lord prouoke ? How did they moue & stir theyr Lord , to plage them with his stroke ? Yet dyd they turn agayn to sinne , and tempted God eftsone : prescribing to the holy Lord , what things they would haue done Not thinking of his hand & power , nor of the day when he : Deliuered them out of the bonds , of the fierce enemy . Nor how he wrought his miracles , as they themselues beheld : In Egipt and the wonder that , he dyd in Zoan field . Nor how he turned by his power , their waters into bloud : that no man might receyue his drink , at ryuer nor at floud . Nor how he sent them swarms of flies , which did them sore annoy : and fild their countries ful of frogs , which shuld their Lord destroy
The fyft part 46 Nor how he did commit their fruites , vnto the Caterpiller , and al the labour of their hands , he gaue to the grashopper . With hailstones he destroid their vines , so that they were al lost : and not so much as wild fig trees , but he consumde with frost . And yet with hailstones once again , the Lord their cattle smote : and al their flocks and heards like wise , with thunderbolts ful hote . He cast vpon them in his ire , and in his fury strong : Displeasure , wrath , and euil spirites , to trouble them among . Then to his wrath he made away , and spared not the least : But gaue vnto the pestilence , the man and eke the beast . He strake also the first borne al , that vp in Egipt came : and al the chief of men and beasts , within the tents of Ham. But as for al his own deare folke , he did preserue and kepe : and caried them through wildernes , euen like a flock of shepe . Without al feare both safe and sound , he brought them out of thral Where as their foes with rage of sea , were ouerwhelmed al. And brought them out into the costes , of his own holy land : Euen to the mount which he had got , by his strong arme & hand . And there cast out the Heathen folke , and did their land deuyde . and in the tents he set their tribes , of Israel to abyde . Yet for al this their god most high , they stirred and tempted stil : And would not kepe his testament , nor yet obey his wil. But as their fathers turned backe , euen so they went astray : Much like a bow that would not bend , but slip & start away .
The syxt part . And greued him with their hil altars , with offrings & wyth fyre : And with theyr Idols vehemently , prouoked him to ire . Therwith his wrath began agayne , to kindle in his brest : The naughtines of Israel , he did so much detest . Then he forsoke the tabernacle , of Silo where he was : Right conuersant with earthly men , euen as his dwellyng place . Then suffred he his might and power , in bondage for to stand : And gaue the honor of his Arke , into his enmies hand . And did commit them to the sword , wroth with his heritage : The yong men were deuourd with fire , maydes had no mariage . And with the sword the priests also , dyd perish euery chone And not a widow left aliue , their death for to bemone . And then the Lord began to wake , like one that slept a tyme : Or lyke a valiant man of war , refreshed after wyne . With Emerods in the hinder parts , he strake his enmies al : and put them then vnto a shame , that was perpetual . Then he the tent and Tabernacle , of Ioseph did refuse : as for the trybe of Ephraim , he would in no wise chuse . But chose the tribe of Iehuda , where as they thought to dwel : Euen the noble mount Sion , which he did loue so wel . Where as he did his temple build , both sumptuously and sure : Like as the earth which he hath made , for euer to endure . Then chose he Dauid him to serue , his people for to kepe : Which he toke vp and brought away , euen from the folds of shepe . As he did follow the ewes with yong , the Lord did hym aduaunce To fede his people of Israel , and his inheritaunce . Thus Dauid with a faithful hart , his flock and charge did fede : and prudently with al his power , did gouerne them in dede .
Deus venerunt gentes . Psalme .lxxix. I. H.

The Israelites complaine to God for the greate calamitie and oppression that they suffred when Antiochus destroyed their temple and city Ierusalem , desiring gods ayd against his raging tyranny , least gods name and religion should be contemned among the Heathen , which should see them thus forsaken and perish .

Syng this as the .77 . Psalme . O Lord the Gentils do inuade , thyne heritage to spoyle : Ierusalem an heape is made , thy temple they defoyle . The bodies of thy saints most dere , abrode to birdes thei cast the flesh of them that do thee feare , the beasts deuour and wast Their bloud throughout Ierusalem , as water spilt they haue , So that there is not one of them , to lay their dead in graue . Thus are we made a laughing stocke , almost the world throughout the enmies at vs iest and mocke , which dwel our coastes about . Wilt thou O Lord thus in thine ire , against vs euer fume ? and shew thy wrath as hote as fyre , thy folke for to consume ? Vpon those people poure the same , which did thee neuer know : al realmes which cal not on thy name , consume and ouerthrow . For they haue got the vpper hand , and Iacobs sede destroyd : His habitation and hys land , they haue left wast and voyd . Beare not in mind our former faults , with spede some pity shew : and ayd vs Lord in al assaultes , for we are weake and low . O God that geuest al health and grace , on vs declare the same : Wey not our works , our sinnes deface , for honor of thy name Why shal the wicked stil alway , to vs as people dumme : In thy reproch reioyce and say , where is their God become ? Require ( O Lord ) as thou seest good , before our eyes in sight : Of al these folk thy seruants bloud , which they spilt in despight . Receyue into thy sight in hast , the clamours , grief and wrong : Of such as are in prison cast , sustayning irons strong . Thy force and strength to celebrate , Lord set them out of band : Which vnto death are destinate , and in their enmies hand . The nations which haue ben so bold , as to blaspheme thy name : Into their laps with seuen fold , repay agayne the same . So we thy folke thy pasture sheepe , wil prayse thee euermore : and teach al ages for to kepe , for thee lyke prayse in store .
Qui regis Israel . psalme .lxxx. I. H

A lamentable prayer to God to helpe the miseries of the church , desiring him to consider their first estate , when his fauour shined towardes them , to the entent that he myght finish that worke that he had begon .

Syng this as the .67 . psalme . THou herde that Israel doost kepe , geue eare and take good hede which leadest Ioseph like a shepe , & doost him watch & fede . Thou Lord I say , whose seat is set , on Cherubins so bright : Shew forth thy self & do not let , send down thy beames of light Before Ephraim and Beniamin , Manasses eke likewise : To shew thy power do thou begin , come help vs Lord aryse . Direct our harts vnto thy grace , conuert vs Lord to thee : Shew vs the brightnes of thy face , and then ful safe are wee . Lord God of hostes of Israel , how long wilt thou I say : Against thy folk in anger swel , and wilt not heare them pray ? Thou doost them fede with sorrowes depe , their bread with teares thei eat And drinke the teares that they do wepe , in measure ful & great . Thou hast vs made a very strife , to those that dwel about : And that our foes do loue of life , they laugh and iest it out . O take vs lord vnto thy grace , conuert our mindes to thee : Shew forth to vs thy ioyful face , and we ful safe shal bee . From Egipt where it grew not wel , thou broughtst a vyne ful dere The Heathen folke thou diddest expel , & then didst plant it here . Thou didst prepare for it a place , and set her rootes ful fast : That it did grow and spring apace , and fil the land at last . The hils were couered round about , with shade that from it came : And eke the Ceders , high and stout , with braunches of the same Why then didst thou her wal destroy ? her hedge pluckt vp thou hast : That al the folke that passe therby , the vyne may spoyle and wast
The second part . The Bore out of the wood so wyld , doth dig and route it out : The furious beasts out of the field , deuour it al about . O Lord of hostes returne agayn , from heauen looke betyme : Behold , and with thy help sustayn , this poore vineyard of thine . Thy plant I say , thine Israel , whom thy right hand hath set : The same which thou didst loue so wel , O Lord do not forget . They lop and cut it down apace , they burn it eke with fyre : And through the frowning of thy face , we perish in thyne ire . Let thy right hand be with them now , whom thou hast kept so long : and with the sonne of man whom thou , to thee hast made so strong . And so when thou hast set vs free , and saued vs from shame : Then wil we neuer fal from thee , but cal vpon thy name . O lord of hostes through thy good grace , conuert vs vnto thee : Behold vs with a pleasant face , and then ful safe are wee .
Exultate Deo . psalme .lxxxi. I. H.

An exhortation to prayse God both in hart and voyce for his benefites , and to worship hym onely : God condemneth their ingratitude , and sheweth what great benefits they haue lost thorow their owne malice .

BE light & glad in God reioyce , which is our strength and stay : be ioyful & lift vp your voyce to Iacobs God I say . Prepare your instruments most mete , some ioy - ful Psalme to syng , strike vp with harpe and lute so swete , on euery pleasaunt stryng .

Blow as it were in the new moone , with trumpets of the best : As it is vsed to be done , at any solemne feast . For this is vnto Israel , a statute and a trade : A law that must be kept ful wel , which Iacobs god hath made . This clause with Ioseph was decreed , when he from Egipt came : That as a witnes al his sede , should stil obserue the same . When God I say had so prepard , to bring him from that land : where as the speach which he had heard , he did not vnderstand . I from his shoulders toke sayth he , the burden cleane away : And from the furnace quit him free , from burning brick of clay . When thou in grief didst cry and cal , I holpe thee by and by : And I did aunswer thee withal , in thunder secretly . Yea at the waters of discord , I did thee tempt and proue : whereas the goodnes of the Lord , with muttering thou didst moue : Heare O my folke O Israel , and I assure it thee : Regard & marke my words ful wel , if thou wilt cleaue to mee .
The second part . Thou shalt no God in thee reserue , of any land abrode : Nor in no wise to bow or serue , a straunge and forrayne God . I am the Lord thy God , and I from Egipt set thee free . Then aske of me aboundantly , and I wil geue it thee . And yet my people would not heare , my voyce when that I spake : Nor Israel would not obey , but did me quite forsake . Then did I leaue them to their wil , in hardnes of their hart : To walke in their own counsels stil , themselues they might peruert . O that my people would haue hard , the wordes that I did say : And eke that Israel would regard , to walke within my way . How sone would I confound their foes , & bring them down fullow : And turne my hand vpon al those , that would them ouerthrow . And they that at the Lord do rage , as slaues should seke him til : But of his folke the time and age , should florish euer stil : I would haue sed them with the crop , and finest of the wheat : and make the rock with hony drop , that they their fils should eat
Deus stetit in Synagoga Psalme .lxxxii. I. H.

The prophet declaring god to be present amongst the iudges & maiestrates , reproueth their parciality and vnrighteousnes , and exhorteth them to do iustice but seing no amendment , be desireth god to vndertake the matter , and execute iustice himselfe .

Sing this as the .77 Psalme . AMid the prease with men of might , the Lord himself did stand : To plead the cause of truth & right , with iudges of the land . How long said he wil you procede , fals iudgement to award ? and haue respect for loue of mede , the wicked to regard ? Wheras of due ye should defend , the fatherles and weake : and when the poore man doth contend , in iudgement iustly speake If ye he wise defend the cause , of poore men in their right : And rid the nedy from the clawes , of tyrants force and might . But nothing wil they know or learne , in vayne to them I talke : They wil not see or ought discerne , but stil in darknes walke . For lo , euen now the tyme is come , that al things fal to nought : And likewise lawes both al & some , for gayn ar sold and bought . I had decred it in my syght , as Gods to take you al : and children to the most of might , for loue I did you cal . But not withstandyng ye shal dye , as men , and so decay : O tyraunts , I shal you destroy , and pluck you quyte away . Vp Lord & let thy strength be knowne , & iudge the world with might : For why ? al nations are thine own , to take them as thy right .
Deus quis similis . Psalme .lxxxiii. I. H.

The people of Israell pray vnto the Lord to deliuer them from their enemies , both at home and farre of , whiche imagined nothing but their destruction : and they desyre that all such wicked people may , accordyng as God was accustomed , be stricken with the stormye tempestes of Gods wrath , that they may know that the Lord is most hye vpon the earth .

Syng this as the .77 . Psalm . DO not , O God , refrayne thy toung , in silence do not stay : Withhold not Lord thy self so long , nor make no more delay . For why ? behold thy foes and see , how they do rage & cry , And those that beare an hate to the : hold vp their heads on hie . Against thy folke they vse disceate , and craftly they enquire : For thine elect to lye in wayt , theyr councell doth conspire Come to sayd they let vs expel , and plucke these folke away So that the name of Israel , may vtterly decay . They al conspire within theyr hart , how they may thee withstand agaynst the Lord to take a part , they are in league and band . The tents of al the Edomites , the Ismalites also The Hagarens and Moabites , with diuers othermore . Gebal with Ammon , and like wise , doth Amalec conspire : The Philistines against thee rise , with them that dwel at Tyre . And Assur eke is wel apayd , with them in league to be : And doth become a fence and ayde , to Lots posterity . As thou diddest to the Madianites , so serue them Lord echeone : as to Cicer and to Iabin , beside the broke Kison . Whom thou in Endor didst destroy , & wast then through thy might That they like dung on earth did lye , and that in open sight .
The seconde part . Make them now & theyr Lords appeare , like Zeb and Oreb then as Zebah and Zalmana were , the kinges of Madian . Which sayd let vs throughout the land , in al the costs abrod : Posses and take into our hand , the fayre houses of God . Tourne them , O God , with stormes as fast , as wheles that haue no stay Or like as chaffe which men do cast , with windes to fle away . Like as the fire , with rage and fume , the mighty forest spilles , and as the flame doth quite consume , the mountaynes & the hilles : So let the tempest of thy wrath , vpon theyr neckes be layd : and of thy stormy wind & shower , Lord make them al afrayd . Lord bring them al I thee desire , to such rebuke and shame : That it may cause them to enquire , and learne to seke thy name . And let them euermore dayly , to shame and sclander fal and in rebuke and obliquie , to perish eke with al. That they may know and fele ful wel , that thou art called Lord : and that alone thou doost excel , & raigne throughout the world .
Quam dilecta tabernacula . Psalme .lxxxiiii. I. H.

Dauid driuen forth of his country desireth most ardently to come againe to the Tabernacle of the Lord , and the assemble of the saintes , to prayse God : pronouncyng them blessed that may so do . Then he prayseth the courage of the people , that passe thorowe the wildernesse to assemble them selues in Sion . Finally with prayse of this matter and confidence of gods goodnes be endeth the Psalme .

Sing this as the .67 Psalme . HOw pleasaunt is thy dwelling place , O Lord of hostes to me The Tabernacles of thy grace , how pleasant Lord they be . My soule doth long ful sore to go , into thy courts abrod My hart doth lust , my flesh also , in thee the liuing God . The sparowes find a roume to rest , and saue them selues from wrong And eke the swalow hath a nest , wherin to kepe her yong . These birdes ful nigh thine alter may , haue place to sit and sing O Lord of hostes thou art I say , my God and eke my kyng . Oh they be blessed that may dwel , within thy house alwayse For they al times thy factes do tel , and euer geue thee prayse . Yea happy sure like wise are they , whose stay and strength thou art which to thy house do mind the way , and seke it in theyr hart . As they go through the vale of teares , they dig vp fountaines stil : That as a spring it al appeares , and thou theyr pits doost fil . From strength to strength they walke ful fast , no fayntnes there shal be and so the God of Gods at last , in Sion they do se . O Lord of hostes , to me geue hede , and heare when I do pray and let it through thine eares procede , O Iacobs God I say . O Lord our shield of thy good grace , regard and so draw nere Regard I say , behold the face , of thine annoynted dere . For why ? within thy courts one day , is better to abide : Then other where to kepe or stay , a thousand dayes beside . Much rather would I kepe a dore , within the house of God Then in the tents of wickednes , to settle mine abode . For God the Lord , light and defence , wil grace and worship gyue : and no good thing shal he withold , from them that purely lyue . O Lord of hostes , that man is blest , and happy sure is hee , That is persuaded in his brest , to trust al tymes in thee .
Benedixisti domine . Psalme .lxxxv. I H.

Because God withdrew not hys rods from his Churche after the retorne from Babilon , first they put him in minde of theyr deliueraunce , to th entent that he should not leaue the worke of his grace vnperfite : nexte they complayn of theyr long affliction : And thirdly they reioyce in hope of felicity promised , for their deliueraunce was a figure of Christs kyngdom , vnder whiche should be perfite felicity .

Sing this as the .81 . psalme . THou hast ben mercyful in dede , O Lord vnto thy land , For thou restoredst Iacobs sede , from thraldome out of band . The wicked wayes that they wer in , thou didst them clean remit . and thou didst hide thy peoples sinne , ful close thou coueredst it . Thine anger eke thou didst asswage , that al thy wrath was gone , and so didst tourne thee from thy rage , with them to be at one . O God our health do now conuert , thy people vnto thee , Put al thy wrath from vs apart , and angry cease to be . Why ? shal thine anger neuer end , but stil procede on vs , and shal thy wrath it self extend , vpon al ages thus ? Wilt thou not rather tourne therfore , and quicken vs that we : and al thy folke may euermore , be glad and ioy in thee ? O Lord on vs do thou declare , thy goodnes to our welth Shew forth to vs and do not spare , thyne ayde & sauing helth . I wil harke , what God sayth , for he speaketh to his people peace and to his saints , that neuer they returne to folishnes . For why ? his health is stil at hand , to such as him do feare : wherby great glory in our land , shal dwel , and florish there . For truth and mercy there shal mete , in one to take their place : and peace also , iustice kis with grete , and there they shal imbrace . As truth from earth shal spring a pace , and florish pleasauntly : So righteousnes shal shew her face , and looke from heauen hye Yea , God him selfe shal take in hand , to geue vs ech good thing : and through the costes of al our land , the earth her frutes shal bring . Before his face shal iustice go , much like a guide or stay : He shal direct his steps also , and kepe them in the way .
Inclina domine aurem . Psalme .lxxxvi. I. H.

Dauid sore afflicted and forsaken of all , prayeth feruently for deliueraunce : sometymes rebearsing his miseries , sometymes the mercyes receyued , desiryng also to be instructed of the Lord , that he may feare hym also and glorifie his name . He complayneth also of hys aduersaries , and requireth to be deliuered from them .

Syng this as the .81 . Psalm . LOrd bow thine eare to my request , and heare me by and by : With greuous payne & grief opprest , ful poore , & weake am I. Preserue my soule , because my way , and doings holy Bee . and saue thy seruaunt , O my Lord , that puts his trust in thee . Thy mercy Lord on me expresse , defend me eke with al : For through the day I do not cease , on thee to cry and cal . Confort ( O Lord ) thy seruaunts soule , that now with payne is pinde : For vnto thee Lord I extol , and lift my soule and mynde . For thou art good and bountiful , thy gifts of grace are free : And eke thy mercy plentiful , to al that cal on thee . O Lord likewise when I do pray , regard and geue an eare : Marke wel the wordes that I do say , and al my prayers heare . In time when trouble doth me moue , to thee I do complayne : For why ? I know and wel do proue , thou aunswerest me againe . Among the Gods , O Lord , is none , with thee to be comparde : and none can do as thou alone , the like hath not bene hard . The gentils and the people al , which thou didst make and frame , Before thy face on knees wil fal , and glorify thy name . For why ? thou art so much of might , al power is thine owne : Thou workest wonders stil in sight , for thou art God alone . O teach me Lord thy way , and I shal in thy truth procede , O ioyne my hart to thee so nye , that it thy name may dread . To thee my God wil I geue praise , with al my hart O Lord , and glorify thy name alwayes , for euer through the world . For why ? thy mercy shewed to me , is great and doth excel , Thou setst my soule at liberty , out of the lower hel . O Lord the proud agaynst me rise , and heapes of men of might , They seke my soule , and in no wise , wil haue thee in theyr sight . Thou Lord art merciful and meke , ful slacke and slow to wrath , Thy goodnes is ful great , and eke , thy truth no measure hath . O tourne me Lord and mercy graunt , thy strength to me apply , O helpe & saue thyne own seruaunt , thy handmayds sonne am I. On me some signe of fauour shew , that al my foes may see , And be ashamde because Lord thou doost helpe and comfort mee .
Fundamenta eius . Psalme .lxxxvii. I. H.

The holy ghost promiseth that the condition of the Church , whiche was a misery after the captiuity of Babilon , should be restored to great excellency , so that there should be nothing more comfortable , then to be nombred among the members therof .

Sing this as the .81 . Psalme . THat city shal ful wel endure , her ground worke stil doth stay Vpon the holy hils ful sure , it can no time time decay . God loues the gates of Sion best , his grace doth there abide He loued them more then al the rest , of Iacobs tents beside . Ful glorious things reported be , in Sion and abrod , Great things I say , are sayd of thee , thou city of our God . On Rahab I wil cast an eye , and beare in mind the same , and Babilon shal eke apply , and learne to know my name . Loe Palestine and Tyre also , with Ethiope like wise , a people old ful long ago , were borne and there did rise . Of Sion they shal say abrod , that diuers men of fame , Haue there sprong vp , & the hye God , hath founded fast the same . In their recordes , to them it shal , through Gods deuise appere : Of syon that the chief of al , had his beginning there . The trumpetters with such as sing , therin great plenty bee : My fountaynes and my pleasaunt springs , are compast al in thee .
Domine deus salutis Psalme .lxxxviii. I. H.

A grieuous complaint of the faithful , sore afflicted by sicknes , persecution & aduersitie : being as it were left of God without any consolation : yet he calleth on God by fayth , and striueth against desperation , complainyng him selfe to be forsaken of al yearthly helpe .

LOrd God of health the hope & stay thou art alone to me , I cal & cry throughout the day , and al the night to thee . O let my prayers sone ascend , vnto thy sight on high , encline thyne eare ( O Lord entend ) and herken to my cry .

For why ? my soule with wo is fild , and doth in trouble dwel : My lyfe and breath almost doth yeld , and draweth nye to hel . I am esteemd as one of them , that in the pit do fal : And made as one , among those men , that haue no strength at al. As one among the dead , and free , from things that heare remayne , It were more easy for me to be , with them the which are slayne . As those that lye in graue , I say , whom thou hast cleane forgot , The which the hand hath cut away , and thou regardst them not . Yea lyke to one , shut vp ful sure , within the lower pit : In places darke , and al obscure , and in the depth of it . Thine anger , and thy wrath likewise , ful sore on me doth lye : And al thy stormes agaynst me ryse , my soule to vexe and try . Thou puttest my frends , far of from me , & makst them hate me sore : I am shut vp in prison fast , and can come forth no more . My sight doth faile through grief and wo , I cal to thee ( O God ) Throughout the day , my handes also , to thee I stretch abrod . Doost thou vnto the dead declare , thy wondrous workes of fame ? Shal dead to life agayne repayre , and prayse thee for the same ? Or shal thy louing kindnes , Lord , be preached in the graue ? Or shal with them that are destroyd , thy truth her honor haue ? Shal they that lye , in darke ful low , of al thy wonders wot ? Or there shal they thy iustice know , where al things are forgot ? But I , O Lord , to thee alway , do cry and cal apace : My prayer eke ere it be day , shal come before thy face . Why doost thou Lord abhorre my soule , in grief that seketh thee ? And now , O Lord , why doost thou hide , thy face away from me ? I am afflict as dying stil , from youth this many a yeare : Thy terrours which do vexe me il , with troubled mind I beare . The furies of thy wrathful rage , ful sore vpon me fal : Thy terrours eke , do not asswage , but me oppres with al. Al day they compas me about , as water at the tyde : And al at once with streames ful stoute , beset me on ech syde . Thou settest far from me my frends , and louers euery one Yea and mine old acquaintaunce al , out of my sight are gone .
Misericordias domini . Psalme .lxxxix. I. H.

With many wordes doth the Prophet prayse the name of God , for his Testament and couenaunt that he had made betwene him and his elect by Iesu Christe the sonne of Dauid : Then doth he complayne of the great ruyne , and desolation of the kyngdome of Dauid , so that to the outwarde apperaunce , the promise was broken . Finally he prayeth to be deliuered from his afflictions , makyng mention of the shortnes of mans lyfe , and confirming hym selfe by Gods promises .

Syng this as the .67 . Psalme . TO sing the mercies of the Lord , my toung shal neuer spare : and with my mouth from age to age , thy truth I wil declare . For I haue sayd that mercy shal , for euermore remayne : In that thou doost the heauens stay , thy truth appeareth playne . To mine elect ( sayth God ) I made , a couenant and behest , My seruant Dauid to perswade , I swore and dyd protest . Thy sede for euer I wil stay , and stablish it ful fast , and stil vphold thy throne alway , from age to age to last . The heauens shew with ioy & mirth , thy wondrous workes , O Lord , Thy saints within thy Church on earth , thy faith & truth record . Who with the Lord is equal then , in al the cloudes abrod ? among the sonnes of al the Gods , what one is like our God ? God in assemble of the saynts , is greatly to be drad , and ouer al that dwel about , in terror to be had . Lord God of hostes in al the world , what one is like to thee ? On euery side most mighty Lord , thy truth is sene to be . The ragyng sea by thyne aduice , thou rulest at thy wil , and when the waues therof arise , thou makst them calme & stil . And Egipt thou lord hast subdued , & thou hast it destroyed : Yea thou thy foes with mighty arme , hast scattred al abrod .
The second part . The heauens are thine & stil haue ben , likewise the earth & land The world withal that is therin , thou foundest with thy hand . Both North & South , with East & West , thy self didst make & frame , Both Tabor mount and eke Hermon , reioyse and prayse thy name Thine arme is strong and ful of power , al might therin doth lye , The strength of thy right hand ech houre , thou liftest vp on hye . In righteousnes and equity , thou hast thy seat and place , Mercy and truth are stil with thee , and go before thy face . That folke is blest that knoweth aright , thy present power , O God , For in the fauour of thy sight , they walke ful safe abrod . For in thy name , throughout the day , they ioy & much reioyce , and through thy rightousnes haue they a pleasant fame & noyce . For why ? their glory strength and ayde , in thee alone doth lye : Thy goodnes eke that hath vs stayde , shal lift our horne on hye . Our strength , that doth defend vs wel , the Lord to vs doth bring : The holy one of Israel , he is our guide and kyng . Somtyme thy wil vnto thy saints , in visions thou didst shew : and thus then didst thou say to them , thy mind to make them know . A man of might haue I erect , your king and gyde to be : and set vp him whom I elect , among the folke to me .
The third part . My seruaunt Dauid I appoint , whom I haue searched out , and with my holy oyle anoynt , him king of al the route . For why ? my hand is ready stil , with hym for to remayne , and with mine arme also I wil , him strengthen and sustayne . The enmies shal not him oppres , they shal him not deuoure : Ne yet the sonnes of wickednes , of him shal haue no power . His foes likewise wil I destroy , before his face in sight : and those that hate him I wil plage , & strike them with my might . My truth and mercy eke with al , shal stil vpon him lye : And in my name his horne eke shal , be lifted vp on hye . His kingdome I wil set to be , vpon the sea and sand : and eke the running floudes shal he , embrace with his right hand . He shal depend with al his hart on me , and thus shal say : My father , and ( my God thou art ) my rocke of health and stay . As one first borne I wil him take , of al on earth that springs : His might , and honour , I shal make , aboue al worldly kings . My mercy shal be with him stil , as I my selfe haue told : My faythful couenaunt to fulfil , my mercy I wil hold . And eke his sede wil I sustayne , for euer strong and sure : So that his seat shal stil remayne , while heauen doth endure .
The fourth part . If that his sonnes forsake my law , and so begin to swerue : and of my iudgements haue none awe , nor wil not them obserue . Or if thy do not vse aright , my statutes to them made : and set al my commaundements light , and wil not kepe my trade . Then with the rod wil I begin , theyr doings to amend , and so with scourging for theyr sinne , when that they do offend . My mercy yet , and my goodnes , I wil not take him fro , Nor handle him with craftines , and so my truth forgo . But sure my couenaunt I wil hold , with al that I haue spoke , No word the which my lips haue told , shal alter or be broke . Once swore I by mine holynes , and that performe wil I , With Dauid I shal kepe promise , to him I wil not ly . His sede for euermore shal rayne , and eke his throne of might , as doth the sunne it shal remayne , for euer in my sight . And as the moone within the sky , for euer standeth fast , a faythful witnes from on hye , so shal his kyngdome last . But now ( O Lord ) thou doost reiect , & now thou chaungest cheare , Yea thou art wroth with thine elect , thine own annointed deare . The couenant which thy seruant made , lord thou hast quite vndone , and downe vpon the ground also , hast cast his royal crown .
The fifte part . Thou pluckst his hedges vp with might , his wals doost thou confound , Thou beatest eke his bulwarkes down , & breakst them to the ground . That he is sore destroyed and torne , of commers by throughout , and so is made a mocke and scorne , to al that dwel about . Thou their right hand hast lifted vp , that him so sore annoy , and al his foes that him deuour , loe thou hast made to ioy . His swerds edge thou doost take away , that should his foes with stand , To him in warre no victory , thou geuest nor vpperhand . His glory thou doost also wast , his throne , his ioy and myrth , By thee is ouerthrowen and cast , ful low vpon the erth . Thou hast cut of and made ful short , his youth and lusty dayes , and raysed of him an il report , with shame and great disprayse . How long away from me , O Lord , for euer wilt thou turne ? and shal thine anger stil alway , as fire consume and burne ? O cal to mind , remember then , my time consumeth fast , why hast thou made the sonnes of men , as things in vaine to wast ? What man is he that liueth here , and death shal neuer see ? Or from the hand of hel his soule , shal he deliuer free ? Where is O Lord , thine old goodnes , so oft declared beforne : which by thy truth and vprightnes , to Dauid thou hast sworne ? The great rebukes to mind do cal , that on thy seruaunts ly , The rayling of thy people al , borne in my brest haue I. Wherwith O Lord thyne enmies , blasphemed haue thy name , The steps of thine annoynted one , they cease not to defame . Al prayse to thee , O Lord of hostes both now an eke for ay , Through sky and earth in al the costes . Amen , Amen , I say .
Domine refugium . Psalme .xc. I. H.

Moses in his prayer setteth before vs the eternal fauour of God towardes his , who are neither admonished by the breuity of their lyfe , nor by his plages to be thankefull . Therfore Moses prayeth God to turne theyr hartes , and continew his mercyes towardes them and theyr posteritie for euer .

Sing this as the .78 . Psalme . THou Lord hast ben our sure defence , our place of ease and rest : In al times past , yea so long sence , as cannot be exprest . Or there was made mountane or hil , the earth or world abrod : From age to age and alwayes stil , for euer thou art God . thou grindest man through grief & payne , to dust or clay and then , and then thou sayst agayne returne , agayne ye sonnes of men . The lastyng of a thousand yeare , what is it in thy sight ? as yesterday it doth appeare , or as a watch one nyght . So sone as thou doost scattre them , then is their lyfe and trade al as a slepe and like the grasse , whose bewty sone doth fade . Which in the morning shines ful bright , but fadeth by and by : and is cut down , ere it be night , al withered dead and dry . For through thine anger we consume , our might is much decayd : and of thy feruent wrath and fume , we are ful sore afrayd . The wicked workes that we haue wrought , thou setst before thine eye : Our priuy faults , yea eke our thought , thy countenaunce doth espye . For through thy wrath our dayes do wast , therof doth nought remaine : Our yeres consume as words or blast , & ar not called againe . Our time is threscore yeare and ten , that we do liue on mold : If one see fourescore , surely then , we count him wondrous old . Yet of this time the strength and chief , the which we count vpon : Is nothing els but painful grief , and we as blastes are gone . Who once doth know , what strength is there , what might thine anger hath ? Or in his hart , who doth the feare , according to thy wrath ? Instruct vs Lord to know and try , how long our dayes remayne : That then we may our hartes apply , true wisdome to attaine . Retourne O Lord , how long wilt y● , fourth on in wrath procede ? Shew fauour to thy seruaunts now , and helpe them at their nede . Refresh vs with thy mercy sone , and then our ioy shal be : al times so long as lyfe doth last , in hart reioyce shal we , As thou hast plaged vs before , now also make vs glad : and for the yeares wherin ful sore , affliction we haue had ? O let thy worke and power appeare , & on thy seruaunts lyght : and shew vnto their children deare , thy glory and thy might . Lord let thy grace and glory stand , on vs thy seruaunts thus , Confirme the workes we take in hand , Lord prosper them to vs .
Qui habitat . Psalme .xci. I. H.

Here is described in what assurance he liueth that putteth his whole trust in God , & committeth him selfe wholly to his protection in al tēpraciōs , A promise of God to those that loue him , know him , and trust in him to deliuer them , and geue them immor●●● glory .

Syng this as the .69 . Psalme . HE that within the secret place , of God most hie doth dwel : In shadow of the mightiest grace , at rest shal kepe him wel . Thou art my hope , & my strong hold , I to the Lord wil say : My God is he , in him wil I , my whole affiaunce stay . He shal defend thee from the snare , the which the hunter layd : And from that deadly plage and care , wherof thou art afrayd . And with his wings shal couer thee , and kepe thee safely there : His faith & truth thy fence shal be , as sure as shield & speare . So that thou shalt not nede I say , to feare or be afflight : Of al the shafts that fly by day , nor terrours of the night . Nor of the plage that priuily doth walke in darke so fast : Nor yet of that which doth destroy , & at noone dayes doth wast . Yea at thy side as thou doost stand , a thousand dead shal be , Ten thousand eke at thy right hand , and yet shalt thou be fre . But thou shalt se it for thy part , thine eyes shal wel regard , That euen like to theyr desert , the wicked haue reward . For why ? O Lord I onely lust , to stay my hope on thee , and in the hyest I put my trust , my sure defence is hee . Thou shalt not nede none il to feare , with thee it shal not mel , Nor yet the plage shal once come nere , thy house where thou doost dwel For why ? vnto his angels al , with charge commaundeth hee , That stil in al thy wayes they shal , preserue and prosper thee . And in their hands shal thee beare vp , stil wayting thee vpon So that thy foote shal neuer chaunce , to spurne at any stone . Vpon the Lion thou shalt go , the adder fel and long , And tread vpon the Lions yong , with dragons stoute & strong . For that he trusteth vnto me , I wil dispatch hym quite , and him defend because that he , doth know my name a right . When he for health on me doth cry , an aunswere I wil gyue , and from his grief take him wil I , in glory for to lyue . With length of yeres & dayes of welth , I wil fulfil his time , The goodnes of my sauing helth , I wil declare to him .
Bonum est confiteri . Psalme .xcii. I. H.

This Psalme was made to be song on the Saboth , to stirre vp the people to acknowledge God & to prayse him in his workes : The Prophet reioyseth therin . But the wicked is not able to consider , that the vngodly when he his most florishing , shall most spedely perishe . In th end is discribed the felicity of the iust , planted in the house of God to prayse the Lord .

Syng this as the .88 . Psalm . IT is a thing , both good and meete , to prayse the highest Lord : and to thine name ( O thou most hye , ) to sing in one accord . To shew the kindnes of the Lord , betime ere day be light , and eke declare his truth abrod , when it doth draw to night . Vpon ten stringed instrument , on lute and harpe so swete : With al the mirth you can inuent , of instruments most mete . For thou hast made me to reioyce , in things so wrought by thee : and I haue ioy , in hart and voyce , thy handy workes to see . O Lord how glorious and how great , are al thy workes so stoute ? So depely are thy counsels set , that none can try them out . The man vnwise hath not the wit , this geare to pas to bring : and al such fooles are nothing fit , to vnderstand this thing . When so the wicked at their wil , as gras do spring ful fast : They when they florish in their il , for euer shal be wast . But thou art mighty ( Lord ) most hie , yea thou doost rayne therfore : In euery tyme eternally , both now and euermore . For why ( O Lord ) behold and see , behold thy foes I say : How al that worke iniquitie , shal perish and decay . But thou like as an Unicorne , shal lift my horne on hye . With fresh and new prepared oyle , thine oynted king am I And of my foes before mine eyes , shalt see the fal and shame Of al that vp against me ryse , mine eare shal heare the same . The iust shal florish vp on hye , as date trees bud and blow : And as the Ceders multiply , in Lybanus that grow . For they are planted in the place , and dwelling of our God : within his courtes they spring apace , & florish al abrod . And in their age much fruit shal bring , both fat & wel besene : And pleasauntly both bud & spring , with boughes & braunches grene . To shew that God is good and iust , and vpright is his wil. He is my rocke , my hope , and trust , in him there is none il .
Dominus regnauit . Psalme .xciii. I. H.

He prayseth the power of God in the creation of the worlde , and beateth downe all people whiche lift them vp agaynst his maiestie , and prouoketh to consider his promises .

Syng this as the .77 . Psalme . THe Lord as king aloft doth raign , in glory goodly dight : and he to shew his strength & main , hath girt himself with might . The Lord likewise the earth hath made , & shaped it so sure : No might can make it moue or fade , at stay it doth endure . Ere that the world was made or wrought , thy seat was set before : Beyond al time that can be thought , thou hast bene euermore . The flouds ( O Lord ) the flouds do rise , they rore and make a noyce : The floudes ( I say ) did enterprise , and lifted vp theyr voyce . Yea , though the stormes before in sight , though seas do rage and swel : The Lord is strong and more of might , for he on hye doth dwel . And loke what promise he doth make , his houshold to defend : For iust and true they shal it take , al tymes withouten end .
Deus vltionum . psalme .xciiii. I. H.

He prayeth vnto God against the violence and arrogancy of tyraunts . Then doth he comfort the afflicted by the good issue of their affections , as he felt in himself , and did see in others , and by the ruine of the wicked , whom the Lord wil destroy .

Sing this as the .78 psalme . O Lord thou doost reuenge al wrong , that office longes to thee : Sith vengeance doth to thee belong , declare that al may see . Set forth thy self , for thou of right , the erth doost iudge & gide : Reward the proud & men of might , accordyng to their pride . How long shal wicked men beare sway , with lifting vp their voyce ? How long shal wicked men I say , thus triumph and reioyce ? How long shal they with brags burst out , & proudly prate their fil ? Shal they reioyce which be so stout , whose workes are euer il ? Thy flock ( O Lord ) thine heritage , they spoyle and vexe ful sore : against thy people they do rage , still daily more and more . The widowes which are comfortles , and straungers they destroy : They slea the children fatherles , and none doth put them by . And when they take these things in hand , this talk they haue of thee : Can Iacobs God this vnderstand ? tush no he cannot see . O folke vnwise & people rude , some knowledge now discerne : ( ye fooles ) among the multitude , at length begin to learne . The lord which made the eare of man , he nedes of right must heare : He made the eyne , al things must then , before hys syght appeare . The Lord doth al the world correct , and make them vnderstand : Shal he not then your dedes detect , how can ye scape his hand ? The lord doth know the thoughts of man , his hart he seeth ful playn : The Lord I say mens thoughts doth frame , & findeth them but vain But Lord that man is happy sure , whom thou doost kepe in aw : And through correction doost procure , to teach him in thy law . Wherby he shal in quiet rest , in tyme of trouble sit : When wicked men shal be supprest , and fal into the pit . For sure the Lord wyl not refuse , hys people for to take : His heritage whom he dyd chuse , he wil no tyme forsake . Vntil that iudgement be decreed , to iustice to conuert : That al may follow her with spede , that are of vpright hart . But who vpon my part shal stand , against the cursed trayne : Or who shal rid me from theyr hand , the wicked works maintain ? Except the Lord had bene mine ayde , mine enemies to repel , My soule and life had now bene layd , almost as low as hel : When I did say my fote doth slyde , and now am like to fal : Thy goodnes Lord did so prouyde , to stay me vp withal . When with my selfe I mused much , and could no comfort fynde : Then Lord thy goodnes did me touch , and that did ease my mind Wilt thou enhaunt thy self and draw , with wicked men to sit ? which with pretence instede of law , much mischief do commit ? For they consult against the life , of righteous men and good : and in their counsels they are ryfe , to shed the giltles blood But yet the Lord he is to me , a strong defence or locke : He is my God , to him I flee , he is my strength and rocke . And he shal cause their mischiefs al , themselues for to annoy : and in their malice they shal fal , our God shal them destroy .
Venite exultemus . psalme .xcv. I. H.

An carnest exhortation to prayse God for the gouerment of the world , and the election of hys church . An admonition not to follow the rebellion of the oldfathers , that tempted God in the wildernes : For the which they might not enter into the land of promise .

O Come let vs lift vp our voyce , and syng vn-to the Lorde , in hym oure rocke of health reioyce , let vs wyth one accord . Yea let vs come before hys face , to geue hym thanks and prayse , in syngyng Psalmes vnto his grace , let vs be glad alwayes .

For why ? the Lord he is no doubt , a great and mighty God : A kyng aboue al gods throughout , in al the world abrode . The secrets of the earth so depe , and corners of the land : The tops of hils that are so stepe , he hath them in his hand . The sea and waters al are his , for he the same hath wrought : The earth and al that therin is , his hand hath made of nought . Come let vs bow and prayse the Lord , before hym let vs fal : and knele to hym with one accord , the which hath made vs al. For why ? he is the Lord our God , for vs he doth prouyde ? We are his folke , he doth vs fede , his shepe and he our guide . To day if ye his voyce wil heare , then harden not your hart : as ye with grudging many a yeare , prouokte me in desert . Where as your fathers tempted me , my power for to proue : my wondrous works when they did see , yet stil they wold me moue Twise twenty yeares they did me greue , and I to them did say : They erre in hart and not beleue , they haue not known my way . Wherfore I sware , when that my wrath , was kindled in my brest : That they should neuer tread the path , to enter to my rest .
Cantate domino . Psalme .xcvi. I. H.

An exhortation both to the Iewes and Gentils to praise god for hys mercy . And this specially ought to be referred to the kingdom of Christ .

Sing thys as the .77 ▪ psalme . SYng ye with prayse vnto the Lord , new songs of ioy & mirth : Sing vnto hym with one accord , al people on the earth . Yea sing vnto the Lord I say , prayse ye his holy name : Declare and shew from day to day , saluation by the same . Among the heathen eke declare , his honor round about : To shew his wonders do not spare , in al the world throughout . For why ? the Lord is much of might , and worthy prayse alway : and he is to be dread of right , aboue al Gods I say . For al the gods of Heathen folke , are idols that wil fade : But yet our God he is the Lord , that hath the heauens made . Al prayse and honor eke do dwel , for aye before his face : Both power and might likewyse excel , within his holy 〈◊〉 . Ascribe vnto the Lord alway , ye people of the world : Al might and worship eke I say , ascribe vnto the Lord . Ascribe vnto the Lord also , the glory of his name : And eke into his courtes do go : with giftes vnto the same . Fal down and worship ye the Lord , within his temple bright : Let al the people of the world , be fearful at hys syght . Tel al the world , be not agast , the Lord doth raigne aboue : Yea , he hath set the earth so fast , that it did neuer moue . And that it is the Lord alone , that rules with princely might : To iudge the nations euery one , with equity and right . The heauens shal great ioy begin : the earth shal eke reioyce : The sea with al that is therin , shal shoote and make a noyce . The field shal ioy , and euery thyng , that springeth of the earth : The wood and euery tree shal syng , with gladnes and with mirth . Before the presence of the Lord , and commyng of hys might : when he shal iustly iudge the world , and rule his folke with right .
Dominus regnauit . psalme .xcvii. I. H

The prophet exhorteth al to reioyce for the comming of the kyngdome of Christ , dreadfull to the rebels and Idolaters , and ioyful to the iust , whom he exhorteth to innocency , to reioycing , and thankes geuyng .

Sing this as the . 9● . Psalme . THe Lord doth raign where at the earth , may ioy with pleasant voyce and eke the yles wich ioyful mirth , may triumph and reioyce . Both cloudes & darknes eke do swel , & round about him beat yea right and iustice euer dwel , and bide about hys seat . Yea fyre and heat at once doth run , and go before his face : Which shal his foes and enmies burne , abrode in euery place . His lightnes eke , ful bright did blase , and to the world appeare : wherat the earth did looke and gase , with dread and deadly feare . The hils like waxe did melt in sight , and presence of the Lord : they fled before that rulers might , which gideth al the world . The heauens eke declare and shew , his iustice forth abrode : That al the world may see and know , the glory of our God . Confusion sure shal come to such , as worship Idoles vayne : and eke to those that glory much , dome pictures to maintayne . For al the Idols of the world , which they as gods did cal : Shal fele the power of the Lord , and down to him shal fal . With ioy shal Sion heare this thing , and Iuda shal reioyce : For at thy iudgements they shal sing , and make a pleasant noyce . That thou O Lord art set on hye , in al the earth abrode : And art exalted wondrously , aboue ech other God . Al ye that loue the Lord do this , hate al thyng that is il : For he doth kepe the soules of his , from such as would them spil . And lyght doth spring vp to the iust , with pleasure for his part : Great ioy , with gladnes , mirth and lust , to them of vpright hart . Ye righteous in the Lord reioyce , his holines proclayme : Be thankful eke with hart and voyce , and mindful of the same .
Cantate domino . Psalme .xcviii. I. H.

An earnest exhortation to al creatures to prayse the Lord for his power , mercy , tidelity in the promise by Christ , by whom he hath communicated his saluation to al nations .

Syng this as the .95 . Psalme . O Sing ye now vnto the Lord , a new and pleasaunt song : for he hath wrought throughout the world , his wonders great & strong with his right hand ful worthely , he doth his foes deuour : And get himself the victory , with his own arme and power . The lord doth make the people know , his sauing helth and myght : The Lord doth eke his iustice shew , in al the Heathens sight His grace and truth to Israel , in mynd he doth record : That al the earth hath sene right wel , the goodnes of the Lord . Be glad in him with ioyful voyce , al people of the earth : Geue thankes to God , sing and reioyce , to him with ioy & mirth . Vpon the harpe vnto him sing , geue thanks to hym with psalmes : Reioyce before the Lord our king , with trumpets & with shalmes Yea let the sea with al therin , with ioy both rore and swel : The earth like wise let it begin , with al that therin dwel . And let the flouds reioyce their fils , and clap their hands apace : and eke the mountaynes and the hils , before the Lord his face . For he shal come to iudge and try , the world and euery wight : and rule the people mightely , with iustice and with right .
Dominus regnauit . psalme .xcix. I. H.

He commendeth the power , equitie , and excellency of the kingdom of god by Christ , ouer the Iew & Gentils , & prouoketh them to magnify the fame & to serue the lord , following the example of the auncient fathers , Moyses , Aaron , Samuel , who calling vpon God were hard in their prayers

Sing this as the .95 . Psalme . THe Lord doth raign although at it , the people rage ful sore : Yea he on Cherubin doth syt , though al the world wold rore The Lord that doth in Sion dwel , is high & wondrous great : aboue al folke he doth excel , and he aloft is set . Let al men prayse thy mighty name , for it is feareful sure : and let them magnify the same , that holy is and pure . The princely power of our kyng , doth loue iudgement and ryght : thou rightly rulest euery thyng , in Iacob through thy might . To prayse the Lord our God deuyse , al honour to hym do : His footestoole worship ye lykewyse , for he is holy to . Moyses , Aaron , and Samuel , as priests on hym dyd cal : when they did pray he heard them wel , and gaue them aunswer al. Within the cloud to them he spake , then did they labour stil : to kepe such lawes as he did make , and pointed them vntil . O Lord our God thou didst them heare , and aunswerst them again : Thy mercy did on them appeare , their dedes didst not maintayn . O laud and prayse our God and Lord , within his holy hil : For why our God throughout the world , is holy euer stil .
2 Iubilate deo omnis terra . psalme . C.

He exhorteth al to serue the lord who hath made vs , and enter into his courtes and assemblies to prayse his name .

AL people that on earth do dwel , sing to the Lord with chereful voice : him serue with fear , his praise forth tel , come ye before him & reioice

The Lord ye know is god in dede , without our ayde he did vs make : We are his folke he doth vs fede , & for his shepe he doth vs take . Oh enter them his gates with praise approch with ioy , his courts vnto praise , laud , and bles his name alwayes , for it is semely so to do . For why ? the Lord our God is good , his mercy is for euer sure : His truth at al times firmly stood , and shal from age to age indure
Another of the same . IN God the lord be glad and light , praise him throughout the earth Serue him & come before his sight , with singing and with mirth Know that the Lord our God he is , he did vs make and kepe : Not we our selues , for we are his , owne folke and pasture shepe . O go into his gates alwayes , geue thankes within the same : Within his courts set forth his prayse , and laud his holy name . For why the goodnes of the Lord , for euermore doth raigne : from age to age throughout the world , his truth doth stil remain
Misericordiam & iudicium . psalm . Ci. N.

Dauid discrybeth what gouerhmēt he wil obserue in his house and kingdome . He wil punish and correct by rotyng out the wick●d , and cheryshing the godly persons .

Sing this as the .81 psalme . I Mercy wil and iudgement sing , O Lord God vnto thee : and wisely do in perfect way , vntil thou come to mee . And in the midst of my house walke , in purenes of my sprite : And I no kind of wicked thyng , wil set before my sight . I hate their worke that fal away , it shal not cleaue to mee : From me shal part the froward hart , none euil wil I see . Him wil I stroy that slaundereth , his neighbour priuely : The lofty hart I cannot beare , nor hym that looketh hy . Mine eyes shal be on them within , the land that faithful be : In perfect way who worketh shal , be seruant vnto me : I wil no guileful person haue , within my house to dwel : and in my presence he shal not , remayne that lies doth tel . Betimes I wil destroy euen al , the wicked of the land : That I may from Gods city cut , the wicked workers band .
Domine exaudi orationem . psalme . Cii . I. H.

It semeth that this prayer was apointed to the faithful to pray in the captiuity of Babilon . A consolation for the buildinge of the church : Wherof foloweth the praise of god to be published vnto al posterityes The conuersion of the Gentils : And the stability of the church

Syng this as the .67 . Psalme . O Heare my prayer Lord , and let my crye come vnto thee : in tyme of trouble do not hide , thy face away from mee : Incline thine eares to me , make hast , to heare me when I cal : For as the smoke doth fade so do , my dayes consume and fal . And as a harth , my bones are burnt , my hart is smitten dead : and withers as the grasse , that I forget to eat my bread . By reason of my groning voyce , my bones cleaue to my skin : As Pellicane of wildernes , such case now am I in . And as an Owle in desert is , loe I am such a one : I watch , and as a Sparow , on the house top am alone . Loe daily in reprochful wise , myne enmies do me scorne : And they that do against me rage , against me they haue sworne Surely with ashes as with bread , my hunger I haue fild : and mingled haue my drink with teares , that fro mine eies haue stild . Because of thy displeasure Lord , thy wrath and thy disdayn For thou hast lifted me aloft , and cast me down agayn . The dayes where in I pas my life , are lyke the fleeting shade and I am withered like the gras , that soone away doth fade . But thou O Lord , for euer doost , remayne in stedy place : And thy remembrance euer doth , abyde from race to race .
The second part . Thou wilt arise , and mercy thou to Sion wilt extend : The tyme of mercy , now the tyme , foreset is come to end . For euen in the stones therof , thy seruants do delight : and on the dust therof they haue , compassion in their sprite . Then shal the heathen people feare , the Lords most holy name and al the kings on earth shal dread , thy glory and thy fame Then when the Lord the mighty god , agayn shal Sion reare : and then when he most nobly in , hys glory shal appeare . To prayer of the desolate , when he himself shal bend : When he shal not disdayn vnto , their prayer to attend . This shal be written for the age , that after shal succede : The people yet vncreated , the Lords renome shal spred . For he from his hie sanctuary , hath looked down below : and out of heauen hath the Lord , beheld the earth also . That of the morning captiue he , might heare the woful cry : and that he might deliuer those , that damned are to dye . That they in Sion may declare , the Lords most holy name : And in Ierusalem set forth , the prayses of the same . Then when the people of the land , and kyndgdomes with accord : Shall be assembled for to do , theyr seruyce to the Lord .
The third part My former force of strength he hath , abated in the way : and shorter he did cut my dayes , thus I therfore dyd say . My God in midst of al my dayes , now take me not away : Thy yeres endure eternally , from age to age for aye . Thou the foundations of the earth , before all tyme hast layd , & lord the heauens are the work , which thine own hands haue made . Yea they shal perish and decay , but thou shalt tary stil : and they shal al in time waxe old , euen as a garment wil. Thou as a garment shalt them change , & chaunged shal they bee But thou doost stil abide the same , thy yeres do neuer flee . The children of thy seruant shal , continually endure : and in thy sight their happy seede , for euer shal stand sure .
1 Benedic anima mea . psalme . Ciii . T. S

This is a Psalme most excellent , wherin the Prophet doth prouoke men and angels , and al creatures to prayse the Lord for his fatherly mercies , and deliuerance of his people from al euils for his prouidence euer al things and the preseruation of the faithful .

MY soule geue laud vnto the Lord , my sprite shall do the same : and all the secrets of my hart praise ye his holy name . Geue thanks to God for al his gifts , shew not thy self vnkind , & suffer not his benefites to slyp out of thy mynde .

That gaue thee pardon for thy faults , and thee restord again : For al thy weak and frayle disease , and heald thee of thy paine . That did redeme thy life from death , from which thou couldst not flee His mercy and compassion both , he did extend to thee . That fild with goodnes thy desire , and did prolong thy youth : Like as the Egle casteth her vil , wherby her age renueth . The Lord with iustice doth repay , al such as be opprest : So that their suffrings & their wrongs , are turned to the best . His wayes & his commaundements , to Moyses he did shew : His counsels and his valiant actes , the Israelites did know . The Lord is kind and merciful , when sinners do hym greue : The slowest to conceyue a wrath , and rediest to forgeue . He chides not vs continually , though we be ful of stryfe : Nor kepes our faultes in memory , for al our sinful lyfe . Nor yet according to our sinnes , the Lord doth vs regard : Nor after our iniquities , he doth not vs reward . But as the space is wondrous great , twixt heauen and earth aboue So is his goodnes much more large , to them that do hym loue . God doth remoue our sinnes from vs , and our offences al : as far as is the sunne rising , ful distant from his fal .
The second part . And looke what pitie parents deare , vnto their children beare : Like pitie beares the Lord to such , as worship him in feare : The Lord that made vs knoweth our shape , our mould & fashion iust : how weake and frayle our nature is , and how we be but dust . And how the tyme of mortal men , is lyke the withering hay : Or like the floure right fayre in field , that fades ful soone away . Whose glosse & beauty stormy winds , do vtterly disgrace : and make that after their assaults , such blossoms haue no place . But yet the goodnes of the Lord , with his shal euer stand : their childrens children do receyue his righteousnes at hand . I meane which kepe his couenant , with al their whole desyre : and not forget to do the thyng , that he doth them requyre . The heauens hye are made the seat , and footestoole of the Lord : And by his power imperial , he gouernes al the world . Ye angels which are great in power , prayse ye and bles the Lord : Which to obey and do hys wyl , immediatly accord . ye noble hostes and ministers , cease not to land him stil : Which ready are to execute , his pleasure and hys wil. ye all his works in euery place , prayse ye his holy name : My hart , my mynd , and eke my soule , prayse ye also the same .
Benedic anima mea . psalme . Ciiii. W. K

An excellent Psalme to prayse God for the creation of the world , and the gouernaunce of the same by his maruelous prouidence : where in the Prophet prayeth against the wicked , who are occasions that God diminisheth his blessings .

MY soule praise the Lord , speake good of hys name : O Lord our great God , how doost thou appeare , so passing in glory that great is thy fame : honour and ma - iestie in thee shyne most cleare , with light as a robe thou hast thee beclad : wherby al the earth thy greatnes may see , the heauens in such sort thou also hast spred , that it to a curtayne compared may be .

Hys chamber beames lye , in the cloudes ful sure , Which as his charet are made him to beare : And there with much swiftnes , his course doth endure Vpon the wings riding of wind in the ayre . He maketh his sprites , as heraldes to go : and lyghtnings to serue , we see also prest , His wil to accomplish they runne to and fro , To saue or consume things as semeth hym best . He groundeth the earth , so firmely and fast , that it once to moue , none haue shal such power . The depe a fayre couering , for it made thou hast , which by his owne nature , the hils would deuour . But at thy rebuke , the waters do flye : and so geue due place , thy word to obey . And at the voyce of thunder , so feareful they be , that in their great raging , they hast soone away The mountains ful high , they then vp ascend : If thou do but speake , thy word they fulfil : So like wise the valleis , most quickly discend , where thou then apointest , remain they do stil . Their bonds hast thou set , how far they shal run , So as in their rage , not that passe they can , For God hath appointed they shal not returne , the earth to destroy more , which made was for man .
The second part . He sendeth the springs , to strong streames and lakes : which run do ful swift , among the huge hils : Where both the wild asses , their thirst oft times slakes , and beastes of the mountains , therof drink their fils . By these pleasant springs , or fountaynes ful fayre , The foules of the ayre , abide shal and dwel : Who moued by nature , to hoppe here and there , among the grene braunches , their songs shal excel . The mountaynes to moyst , the cloudes he doth vse , the earth with his workes , are wholy repleate : So as the brute cattle he doth not refuse , but grasse doth prouide them , and herb for mans meat Yea bread , wyne , and oyle , he made for mans sake , His face to refresh , and hart to make strong : The Ceders of Liban , this great Lord dyd make , which trees he doth nourish , that grow vp so long . In these may birds build , and make there their nest : In firre trees the storkes remayn and abide : The hie hils are succours , for wild goates to rest , And eke the rockes stony for conies to hyde . The moone then is set her seasons to runne , The dayes from the nyghtes therby to discerne : And by the discendyng also of the Sunne , The cold from heat alway , therby we do learne . When darknes doth come , by Gods wil and power , Then crepe forth do al , the beasts of the wood . The Lions range roaring , theyr pray to deuour , But yet it is thou ( Lord ) which giuest them foode . Assone as the sunne is vp , they retyre , To couch in their dennes , then are they ful fayne . That man do his workes may , as right doth require , Til night come and cal him , to take rest agayne .
The third part . How sondry ( O Lord ) are al thy workes found ? with wisdome ful great , they are in dede wrought , So that the whole world , of thy prayse doth sound , and as for thy riches , they passe al mens thought . So is the great sea , which large is and broad , Where things that crepe , swarme , & beasts of ech sort . There both mighty ships saile , and some lye at road : The whale huge & m●strous , there also doth sport . Al things on thee wayt , thou doost them relieue , And thou in due time , ful wel doost them fede . Now when it doth please thee , the same so to geue , They gather ful gladly , those things which they nede , Thou openest thine hand , and they find such grace , That they with good things , are filled we see : But sore are they troubled , if thou turne thy face : For if thou their breath take , vile dust them they bee . Agayne when the spirit , from thee doth procede , al things to appoint , and what shal insue : Then are they created , as thou hast decreed , and doost by thy goodnes , the dry earth renew . The prayse of the Lord , for euer shal last , Who may in his workes , by right wel reioyce . His looke can the earth make , to tremble ful fast , and likewise the mountains , to smoke at his voyce . To this Lord and God , sing wil I alwayes , So long as I lyue , my God prayse wil I. Then am I most certaine , my wordes shal him please , I wil reioyce in him , to hym wil I cry . The sinners , O Lord , consume in thine ire , and eke the peruerse , them roote out with shame : But as for my soule , now let it stil desire , and say with the faithful , prayse ye the Lords name .
Confitemini domino . Psalme . Cv. N.

He prayseth the singular goodnes of God , who hath of all the people of the world chosen a peculier people to hym selfe , and hauyng chosen them , neuer ●●aseth to do them good , euen for his promise sake .

Syng this as the .95 . Psalm . GEue prayses vnto God the Lord , and cal vpon his name : among the people eke declare , his workes , to spread his fame . Sing ye vnto the Lord I say , and sing vnto him prayse , And talke of al the wondrous works , that he hath wrought alwayes . In honor of his holy name , reioyse with one accorde , and let the hart also reioyse , of them that seke the Lord . Seke ye the Lord , & seke the strength , of his eternal might , and seke his face continually , and presence of his sight . The wondrous workes that he hath done , kepe stil in mindful hart , Ne let the iudgements of his mouth , out of your mind depart . Ye that of faithful Abraham , his seruaunt are the sede , Ye his elect , the children that of Iacob do procede . For he , he onely is I say , the mighty Lord our God , and his most rightful iudgements are , through al the earth abrod . His promise and his couenaunt , which he hath made to his : He hath remembred euermore , to thousandes of degrees .
The second part . The couenaunt which he hath made , with Abraham long ago , and faythful oth which he hath sworne , to Isaac also . And did confirme the same for law , that Iacob should obey , and for eternal couenaunt , to Israel for ay . When thus he sayd , loe I to you , al Canaan land wil geue , The lot of your inheritaunce , wherin your sede shal liue . Although theyr number at that time , did very smal appeare , Yea very smal , and in the land , they then but straungers were . Whyle yet they walkt from land to land , without a sure abode , and while fro sondry kingdomes they , did wander al abrod . And wrong at none oppressors hand , he suffred them to take , But euen the great and mighty kings , reproued for theyr sake . And thus he sayd , touch ye not those , that mine annoynted be , Ne do the Prophetes any harme , that do pertayne to me . He cald a dearth vpon the land , of bread he stroyed the store , But he agaynst their time of nede , had sent a man before .
The third part . Euen Ioseph which had once ben sold , in liue a slaue in wo , Whose feete they hurt in stocks , whose soule , the yron pearst also . Vntil the time came when his cause , was knowen apparantly , The mighty word of God the Lord , his faulties truth did try . The king sent and deliuered him , from prison where he was , The ruler of the people then , did frely let him pas . And ouer al his house he made him Lord to beare the sway , and of his substaunce made him haue , the rule and al the stay . That he might to his wil instruct , the princes of his land , and wisdomes lore his auncient men , might teach to vnderstand . Then into the Egiptian land , came Israel also , and Iacob in the land of Ham , did liue a straunger tho . His people he excedingly , in number made to flow , and ouer al theyr enemies , in strength he made them grow . Whose hart he turnd that they with hate , his people did entreate , and did his seruaunts wrongfully , abuse with false deceit .
The fourth part . His faythful seruaunt Moses then , and Aaron whom he chose , He did commaund to go to them , his message to disclose . The wondrous message of his signes , among them they did shew , and wonders in the land of Ham , then did they worke also . Darknes he sent and , made it darke , in stede of brighter day and vnto hys commission , they did not disobey . He turnd theyr waters into bloud , he did theyr fishes slay : Their land brought frogs euen in the place , where their king Pharao lay . He spake & at his voice there came , great swarmes of noysom flies , and al the quarters of theyr land , were fild with crauling life . He gaue them cold and stony hayle , in stede of milder rayn : and firy flames within theyr land , he sent vnto theyr payne . He smote theyr vines , & al theyr trees , wheron the figs did grow , and al the trees within their coastes , down did he ouerthrow . He spake , then caterpillers did , and greshoppers abound , Which ate the gras in al theyr ground , and frute of al theyr land .
The fifte part . The first begotten in theyr land , eke deadly did he smite , yea the begynning and first frute , of al theyr strength and might . With gold and siluer he them brought , from Egipt land to pas , and in the number of their tribes , no feble one there was . Egipt was glad and ioyful then , when they did thence depart , For terrour and the feare of them , was fallen vpon their hart . To shroud them from the parching heat , a cloud he did display , and fire he sent to geue them light , when night had hid the day . They asked and he caused quayles , to rayne at theyr request , and fully with the bread of heauen , theyr hunger he represt . He opened then the stony rock , and waters gushed out , and in the dry and parched groundes , like riuers ranne about . For of his holy couenaunt , ay mindful was he tho : Which to hys seruaunt Abraham , he plighted long ago . He brought his people forth with mirth , and his elect with ioy : Out of the cruel land , where they , had liued in great anoy . And of the Heathen men he gaue , to them the frutful lands , The labors of the people eke , they tooke into theyr hands . That they his holy statutes might , obserue for euermore , and faithfully obey his lawes , prayse ye the Lord therfore .
Confitemini domino . Psalme .cvi. N.

The people dispersed vnder Antiochus do magnifie the goodnes of God among the iust and repentaunt : Desiring to be brought agayne into the lande by Gods mercyfull visitation . And after the manifolde meruayles of God wrought in their deliueraunc● forth of Egipt & the great ingratitude of the people rehearsed , they do pray and desire to be gathered from among the Heathen to the entent they may prayse the name of the God of Israel .

Sing this as the .95 . Psalm . PRayse ye the Lord , for he is good , his mercy dures for ay . Who can expresse his noble actes , or al his prayse display . They blessed are that iudgement kepe , and iustly do alway : With fauour of thy people , Lord , remember me I pray . And with thy sauing health ( O Lord ) vouchsafe to visite me : That I the great felicitie , of thine elect may se . And with thy peoples ioy I may , a ioyful mind posses : and may with thine inheritaunce , a glorying hart expres . Both we and eke our fathers al , haue sinned euery one : We haue committed wickednes , and l●udly we haue done . The wonders great which thou ( O Lord ) hast done in Egipt land : Our fathers , though they saw them al , yet did not vnderstand . Nor they thy mercyes multitude , did kep● in thankful mind : But at the sea , yea the red sea , rebelled most vnkind . Neuertheles he saued them , for honor of his name , That he might make his power knowne , & spred abrod with fame . The red sea he did then rebuke , and forth with it was dryed : and as in wildernes , so through , the depe he did them guide . He saued them from the cruel hand , of their despitful ●o , and from the enmies hand he did , deliuer them also .
The seconde part . The waters theyr oppressors whelmd , not one was left alyue , Then they beleued his wordes , & prayse , in song they did him gyue . But by and by vnthankfully , his workes they cleane for gat : and for his counsel and his wil , they did neglect to wayt . But lusted in the wildernes , with fond and gredy lust , and in the desert tempted God , the stay of al theyr trust . And then their wanton mindes desire , he suffred them to haue , But wasting leannes therewithal , into theyr soule he gaue . Then , when they lodged in the tents , at Moses they did grutch , Aaron the holy of the Lord , so did they enuie much . Therfore the earth did open wyde , and Dathan did deuoure : and al Abirams company , did couer in that houre . In their assembly kindled was , the whote consuming fyre , and wasting flame did then burne vp , the wicked in his ire . Vpon the hil of Horeb they , an idole calfe did frame , and there the molten image they , did worship of the same . Into the likenes of a calfe , that fedeth on the grasse : Thus they their glory turnd and al , their honor did deface . And God theyr onely sauiour , vnkindly they forgot , Which many great & mighty things , in Egipt land had wrought .
The third part . And in the land of Ham for them , most wondrous workes had done , and by the red sea dreadful thyngs , performed long agone . Therfore for their so shewing them , forgetful and vnkind , To bryng destruction on them al , he purposd in his mynd . Had not his chosen Moses stood , before them in the breake : To turne his wrath , least he on them , with slaughter should him wreke . They did despise the pleasaunt land , that he beheight to geue : yea and the workes that he had spoke , they did no whit beleue . But in their tents with grudging hart , they wickedly repynde , Nor to the voyce of God the Lord , they gaue a harkning mind . Therfore agaynst them lifted he , his strong reuenging hand , Them to destroy in wildernes , ere they should see the land . And to destroy theyr sede among , the nations with his rod , and through the countreys of the world , to scatter them abrod . To Baal Peor then they did , and ioyne themselues also , and eate the offrings of the dead , so they forsoke him tho . Thus with theyr own inuentions , his wrath they did prouoke , and in his so inkindly wrath , the plage vpon them broke . But Phineas stood vp with zeale , the sinners vile to stay , and iudgement he did execute , and then the plage did stay .
The fourth part . It was imputed vnto him , for righteousnes that day , and from thenceforth so compted is , from race to race for aye . At waters eke of Meribah , they did him angry make , Yea so far fourth that Moses was , then punisht for theyr sake . Because they vext his spirit so sore , that in impatient heat , his lips spake vnaduisedly , his feauor was so great . Nor as the Lord commaunded them , they slew the people tho . But were among the heathen mixt , and learned their workes also . And did theyr idols serue which were , theyr ruine and decay , To feends their sons and daughters they , did offer vp and stay . Yea with vnkindly murdryng knife , the giltles bloud they spilt : Yea theyr own sons & daughters bloud , without al cause of gilt . Whom they to Canaan Idols then , offred with wicked hand , and so with bloud of innocents , defiled was the land . Thus wer thy stayned with the workes , of theyr own filthy way , and with their own inuentions , a whoryng did they stray . Therfore agaynst his people was , the Lords wrath kindled sore , and euen his own inheritaunce , therfore he did abhorre . Into the hands of heathen men , he gaue them for a pray , and made theyr foes theyr Lords whom they , were forced to obey .
The fifte part . Yea and their hateful enemies , opprest them in the land , And they were humbly made to stoope , as subiectes to theyr hand . Ful oftentimes from thral had he , deliuered them before , But with theyr councels they to wrath , prouoked him euermore . Therfore they by theyr wickednes , were brought ful low to ly , yet when he saw them in distres , he harkned to theyr cry . He cald to mind his couenaunt , which he to them had swore , and by his mercyes multitude , repented him therfore . And fauour he them made to find , before the sight of those : That led them captiue from their land , when erst they were their foes . Saue vs O Lord that art our God , saue vs O Lord we pray , and from among the heathen folke , Lord gather vs away . That we may spred the noble prayse , of thy most holy name , That we may glory in thy prayse , and soundyng of thy fame . The Lord the God of Israel , be blest for euermore , Let al the people say Amen , prayse ye the Lord therfore .
Confitemini domino . Psalme . Cvii . W. K.

The Prophet extorteth all those that are redemed by the Lord , and gathered vnto hym , to geue thankes for this mercif●l prouidence of God , gouerning all thinges at his good pleasure , sendyng good & euil , prosperitie and aduersitie , to bryng men vnto hym . Therfore , as the righteous thereat reioyce , so shal the wicked haue their mouthes stopped .

Sing this as the . 9● . Psalme . GEue thankes vnto the Lord our God , for gratious is hee : And that his mercy hath none end , al mortal men may see . Such as the Lord redemed hath , with thankes should prayse hys name , & shew how they from foes wer freed , & how he wrought the same . He gathered them forth of the lands , that lay so far about : From East to West , from North to South , his hand did find them out . They wandred in the wildernes , and strayed from the way , and found no citie where to dwel , that serue might for their stay . Whose thirst and honger was so great , in these desertes so voyde : That fayntnes did them sore assault , and eke theyr soules anoyde . Then did they cry in theyr distres , vnto the Lord for ayd : who did remoue theyr troubles state , accordyng as they prayd . And by that way which was most right , he led them like a guide : That they might to a citie go , and there also abide . Let men therfore before the Lord , confes his goodnes then , and shew the wonders that he doth , before the sonnes of men . For he the empty soule sustaynd , whom thirst had made to faynt , The hungry soule with goodnes fed , and did them eke acquaynt . Such as do dwel in darknes depe , where they of death do wayt , Fast bound to tast such troublous storms , as yron chaynes do threat .
The second part . For that agaynst the Lords own words , they sought so to rebel , Esteming light his councels high , which do so far excel . But when he humbled them ful low , they then fel down with grief , and none was found so much to help , wherby to get relief . Then did they cry in theyr distres , vnto the Lord for ayde , who did remoue theyr troublous state , according as they prayd . For he from darknes out them brought , & from deathes dredful shade , Bursting with force the iron bandes , which did before them lade . Let men therfore before the Lord , confes his kindnes then : and shew the wonders that he doth , before the sonnes of men . For he threw down theyr gates of bras , & brake them with strong hand , The yron barres he smote in two , nothing could him withstand . The foolish folke great plages do fele , and cannot from them wend , But heape on mo to those they haue , because they do offend . Theyr soule somuch did loth al meat , that none they could abide , wherby death had them almost caught , as they ful truly tride . Then did they cry in theyr distres , vnto the Lord for ayd : who did remoue their troublous state , according as they prayd . For he then sent to them his word , which helth did sone restore : and brought them from those dangers depe , wherin they wer before .
The third part . Let men therfore before the Lord , confes his kindnes then , and shew the wonders that he doth , before the sonnes of men . And let them offer sacrifice , with thankes and also feare , and speake of al his wondrous workes with glad & ioyful cheare . Such as in ships or brittel barkes , into the seas discend , Theyr marchandise through feareful flouds , to compas and to end . Those men are forced to behold , the Lords workes what they be , and in the daungerous depe the same , most marueilous they se . For at his word , the stormy wind , ariseth in a rage , and stirreth vp the surges so , as nought can them asswage . Then are they lifted vp so high , the cloudes they seme to gayne , and plunging down the depth vntil theyr soules consume with payn . And like a drunkard to & fro , how here now there they reele , as men with feare of wit bereft , or had of sence no feele . Then did they cry in theyr distres , vnto the Lord for ayd , Who did remoue theyr troublous state , according as they prayd . For with his word the Lord doth make , the sturdy storme to cease , So that the great waues from theyr rage , are brought to rest & peace . Then are men glad when rest is come , which they so much do craue : and are by him in hauen brought , which they so faine would haue .
The fourth part . Let men therfore before the Lord , confes his kindnes then : and shew the wonders that he doth , before the sonnes of men . Let them in presence of the folke , with prayse extol his name , and where the elders do conuent , let them there do the same . For running flouds to dry desertes , he doth oft chaunge and turne : and dryeth vp 〈◊〉 it wer dust , the springing wel and bourne . A frutful land with pleasures deckt , ful barren doth he make : When on their sinnes which dwel therin , he doth iust vengeaunce take . Agayne the wildernes ful rude , he maketh frute to beare : With pleasaunt springs of water cleare , though none before wer there . Wherin such hungry soules are set , as he doth frely chuse , That they a citie may them build , to dwel in for theyr vse . That they may sow their pleasant land , & vineyardes also plant : To yeld them frutes of such increase , as none may seme to want . They multiply exceedingly , the Lord doth bles them so : Who doth also their brute beasts make , by numbers great to grow . But when the faithful are low brought , by the oppressors stout : and minish do through many plagues , that compas them about : Then doth he princes bring to shame , which did them so oppres , and likewise caused them to erre , within the wildernes . But yet the poore he rayseth vp , out of his troubles depe : and oft times doth his trayne augment , much like a flocke of shepe . The righteous shal behold this sight , and also much reioyce : Wheras the wicked & peruerse , with grief shal stop theyr voyce . But who is wise that now ful wel , he may these things record ? For certeinly such shal perceyue , the kindnes of the Lord
Paratum cor meum . Psalme . Cviii. N.

This Psalm● is composed of two other Psalmes before , the seuen & fifty , and the sixty . The matter here conteined , is , that Dauid geueth him selfe with hart & voyce to prayse the Lord , and assureth him selfe of the promes of God , concerning his kyngdome ouer Israell , and his power agaynst other nations , who though he seme for to forsake vs for a tyme , yet he alone in the end will cast down● our enemyes .

Syng this as the .95 . Psalme . O God , my hart prepared is , and eke my toung is so , I wil aduaunce my voyce in song , and geuing prayse also . Awake my viole and my harpe , swete melody to make , And in the morning I my selfe , right early wil awake . By me among the people , Lord , stil praysed shalt thou bee , and I among the Heathen folke , wil sing , O Lord , to thee . Because thy mercy , Lord is great , aboue the heauens hye , and eke thy truth doth reach the clouds , within the lofty skye . Aboue the sterry heauens high , exalt thy selfe , O God , and Lord display vpon the earth , thy glory al abrod That thy derely beloued may , be set at lyberty , Helpe , O my God , with thy right hand , and harken vnto me . God in his holines hath spoke , wherfore my ioyes abound , Sichem I shal deuide , and mete , the vale of Sucoth ground . And Gilead shal be mine own , Manasses mine shal be , My head strength Ephraim , and law shal Iuda geue for me . Moab my washpot , and my shoe , on Edom wil I throw , Vpon the land of Palestine , in triumph wil I go . Who shal into the citie strong , be guide to conduict me ? Or who by whom to Edom land , conueyed shal I be ? Is it not thou , O God , which late hadst vs forsaken quite ? and thou O Lord , which with our host , didst not go forth to fight ? Geue vs , O Lord , thy sauing ayde , when troubles doth assayle : For al the helpe of man is vayne , and can no whit auayle . Through God we shal do valiant acts , and worthy of renown : He shal subdue our enemies , yea he shal treade them down .
Deus laudem tuam . Psalme . Cix . N.

Dauid being falsely accused by flatterers vnto Saul , prayeth God to kepe him & to destroy his enemies . And vnder them he speaketh of Iudas the traytour vnto Iesus Christ , and of al the like enemyes of the children of God : And desireth to be deliuered , that his enemyes may know the workes of God . Then doth be promise to geue prayses vnto God .

Sing this as the .65 . psalme . IN spechles silence do not hold , O God thy tong alwayes , O God , euen thou I say that art , the God of al my prayse . The wicked mouth & gileful mouth , on me disclosed be , and they with false and lying tong , haue spoken vnto me . They did beset me round about , with wordes of hateful spite : without al cause of my desert , agaynst me did they fight . For my good wil they were my foes , but then gan I to pray : My good with il , my frendlynes , with hate they did repay . Set thou the wicked ouer him , to haue the vpper hand : at his right hand eke suffer thou , his hateful foe to stand . When he is iudged , let him then condemned be therin : And let the prayer that he makes , be turned into sinne . Few be his dayes , his charge also , let thou an other take , His children let be fatherles , his wife a widow make . Let his ofspring be vagabounds , to beg and seke theyr bread , wandring out of the wasted place , where erst they haue ben fed . Let couetous extortioner , catch al his goods and store , and let the straungers spoyle the frutes , of al his toyle before . Let there be none to pyty him , let there be none at al , That on his children fatherles , wil let theyr mercy fal .
The seconde part . And so let his posterity , for euer be destroyd , Their name out blotted in the age , that after shal succede . Let not his fathers wickednes , from Gods remembraunce fal , and let thou not his mothers sinne , be done away at al. But in the presence of the Lord , let them remayne for ay , That from the earth their memory , he may cut cleane away . Sith mercy he forgat to shew , but did pursue with spite , The troubled man , & sought to slay , the woful harted wight . As he did cursing loue , it shal betide vnto him so : and as he did not blessing loue , it shal be far him fro . As he with cursing clad him selfe , so it like water shal Into his bowels , and like oyle , into his bones befal . As garment let it be to him , to couer him for ay , and as a gyrdle wherwith he shal gyrded be alway . Lo let this same be from the Lord , the guerdon of my fo , yea and of those that euel speake , against my soule also . But thou , O Lord that art my God , deale thou I say with me : after thy name deliuer me , for good thy mercyes be . Because in depth of great distres , I nedy am and poore , and eke within my payned brest , my hart is wounded sore . Euen so do I depart away , as doth declining shade , and as the grashopper so I am shaken of and fade . With fasting long from nedeful fode , enfebled are my knees : and al her fatnes hath my flesh , enforced ben to leese . And I also a vile reproch , to them was made to be : and they that did vpon me looke , did shake their heds at me But thou O Lord that art my God , mine ayde & succour be , according to thy mercy Lord , saue and deliuer me . And they shal know therby , that this lord is thy mighty hand , and that thou thou hast done it , Lord , so shal they vnderstand . Although they curse with spite , yet thou shalt bles with louing voice , They shal arise and come to shame , thy seruaunt shal reioyce . Let them be clothed al with shame , that enmyes are to me , and with confusion as a cloke , eke couerd let them be . But greatly I wil with my mouth , geue thankes vnto the Lord , and I among the multitude , his prayses wil record . For he with help at his right hand , wil stand the poore man by ? To saue him from the men that would , condemne his soule to dy .
Dixit dominus domino . Psalme . Cx. N.

Dauid prophecieth of the power and euerlastyng kyngdome geuen to Christ & of his priesthood , whiche should put an end to the priesthood of Leuy .

Sing this ad the .68 . Psalm . THe Lord did say vnto my Lord , sit thou at my right hand , Til I haue made thy foes a stoole , wheron thy feete shal stand . The Lord shal out of Sion send , the scepter of thy might , Amid thy mortal foes be thou , the ruler in theyr sight . And in the day on which they raygne , and power they shal see : Then hereby frewil offrings shal , thy people offer thee . yea with a holy worshipping , then shal they offer al , Thy birthes dew is the dew that doth , from wombe of morning fal . The Lord hath sworne & neuer wil , repent what he doth say , By th order of Melchisedech , thou art a priest for ay . The Lord thy God on thy right hand , that standeth for thy stay : Shal wound for thee the stately kings , vpon his wrathful day . The heathen he shal iudge and fil , the place with bodyes dead , and ouer diuers countreys shal , in sonder smite the head . And he shal drinke out of the broke , that runneth in the way : Therfore he shal lift vp on hye , his royal head that day .
Confitebor tibi domine . Psalme .cxi. N.

He geueth thankes to the Lord for his mercifull workes towardes his Churche , and declareth wherein true wisedome and right knowledge consisteth .

WIth hart I do accord to prayse & laud the Lord In presence of the iust : For great his workes are found . To search them such are bound , as do him loue and trust . His workes are glorious , also his righteousnes , it doth endure for euer , his wondrous workes he would , we stil remember should , hys mercy fayleth neuer .

Suche as do loue him beare , a portion full fayre . He hath vp for them laid , for this they shal wel finde , He will them haue in minde , and kepe them , as he sayd , For he did not disdayne , his workes to shew them playne . By lightning and by thunders , when he the Heathens land : Did geue into their hand , where they beheld his wonders . Of all his workes insueth , both iudgement , right and truth . Wherto his statutes tend : They are decreed sure . For euer to endure , whiche equitie doth end : Redemption he gaue , his people for to saue . And hath also required , his promes not to fayle , But alwayes to preuaile , his holy name be feared . Whoso with hartful faine , true wisdom wold attaine : The Lord feare and obey , such as his lawes do kepe : shall knowledge haue ful depe , his praise shal last for aye .
Beatus vir . psalme . Cxii . W. K.

He praiseth the felicitie of them that feare God , and condemneth the cursed state of the con●emners of God .

Sing this as the Pater noster . THe man is blest that god doth feare , and that his lawes doth loue in dede : His sede on earth God wil vpreare : And bles such as from hym procede , His house with good he wil fulfil : His rightousnes endure shal stil Vnto the righteous doth aryse , ❧ In trouble ioy , in darkenes lyght : Compassion is in his eyes , And mercy alwayes in his syght : Yea , pitie moueth such to lend : He doth by iudgement things expend . ❧ And furely such shal neuer fayle , For in remembrance had is he : No tidings il can make hym quayle , Who in the Lord sure hope doth see . His hart is firme , his feare is past : For he shal see his foes down cast . He did wel for the poore prouide , ❧ his righteousnes shal stil remayn , And hys estate with prayse abyde , Though that the wicked man disdayne , Yea gnashe his teeth therat shal hee And so consume hys state to see .
Laudate pueri . Psalme . Cxiii . W. K.

An exhortation to prayse the Lord for his prouidence in that , that contrary to the course of nature he worketh in his church .

YE children which do serue the Lord , praise ye his name with one accorde , yea blessed be alwayes hys name : who from the rysing of the sunne , till it returne where it begunne , is to be praysed with great fame . The Lord al peoples doth surmount , as for his glory we may count , aboue the heauens hye to be : With God the Lord who may compare , whose dwellings in the heauens are , of suche great power and force is he .

He doth abase himself , we know , Thinges to beholde both here below And also in heauen aboue , The nedy out of dust to drawe , and eke the poore , which help none sawe His onely mercy did him moue : And so him set in high degre , with princes of great dignitie : That rule his people with great fame , The barren he doth make to beare , And with great ioye her frute to reare : Therfore praise ye his holy name .
In exitu Israel . psalme . Cxiiii . W. W.

How the Israelites were deliuered out of Egipt , and of the wonderfull miracles that God shewed at that tyme , which put vs in remembraunce of gods great mercies towardes hys children , and of our vnthankfulnes for the same .

Syng this as the .67 . Psalme . WHen Israel by Gods addres , from Pharos land was bent : and Iacobs house the straungers left , & in the same train went In Iuda God his glory shewde , his holynes most bryght : So did the Israelites declare , his kingdom , power and myght . The sea it saw , and sodenly , as all amasde dyd flee , The roring streames of Iordans floud , reculed backwardly . As rammes afrayd , the mountains skipt , their strength did them forsake And as the sely trembling lambes , their toppes did beate and shake What ayled the sea , as all amasde , so sodenly to flee ? Ye rollyng waues of Iordans floud , why ran ye backewardly ? Why shoke ye hils as Rammes afraid , why did your strength so shake ? Why did your tops as tremblyng lambs for feare quiuer & quake : O earth confesse thy soueraign Lord , and dread his mighty hand : Before the face of Iacobs God , feare ye both sea and land . I mean y● god which from hard rocks , doth cause many flouds apeare and from the stony flint doth make , gush out the fountaines cleare .
Non nobis domine . psalme . Cxv. N

A prayer of the faythfull , oppressed by Idolatrous tirants , against whom they desire that God would succour them : for asmuch as there is no comparison betwene him and their false GOD , or Idoles , trusting most constantly that God wil preserue them in this their nede , seing that he hath adopted , and receaued them to his fauoure : promising finally , that they wil not be vnmindfull , of so great a benefite , if it would please God to heare their prayer , and delyuer them by his omnipotent power .

Sing this as the .78 . psalme . NOt vnto vs Lord , not to vs , but to thy name geue prayse : Both for the mercy and the truth , that are in thee alwayes . Why shal the heathen scorners say , where is their god become ? Our God in heauen is , and what he wil , that hath he done . Their Idols siluer are and gold , work of mens hands they bee : They haue a mouth and do not speake , and eyes and do not see . And they haue eares ioynd to their heds , and do not heare at al : and noses eke they formed haue , and do not smel withal . And hands they haue and handle not , and feete and do not go : a throte they haue , yet through the same , they make no sound to blow Those that make them be like to them , and those whose trust they be O Israel trust in the Lord , their help and shield is he . O Aarons house trust in the Lord , their helpe and shield is he : Trust ye the Lord that feare the Lord , their help and shield is he . The Lord hath myndful bene of vs , and wil vs blesse also : On Israels and Aarons house , his blessyng he wil shew . Them that be fearers of the Lord , the Lord wil blesse them al Euen he wil blesse them euery one , the great and eke the smal . To you I say the louyng Lord , wil multiply hys grace : To you and to the children that , shal follow of your race . Ye are the blessed of the Lord , euen of the Lord I say : Which both the heauen and the earth , hath made & set in stay . The heauens , yea the heauens hye , belong vnto the Lord : The earth vnto the sonnes of men , he gaue of free accord . They that be dead do not with prayse , set forth the Lords renoume , Nor any that into the place , of silence do go downe : But we wil praise the Lord our god , from henceforth and for ay : Sound ye the prayses of the Lord , praise ye the Lord I say .
Dilexi quoniam . psalme . Cxvi . N

Dauid being in great daunger of Sau●l in the desert of Mammom , perceuing the great and 〈◊〉 loue of God toward him , magnyfyeth such great mercies , and protesteed that he wil be thankefull for the same .

Sing this as the .94 . Psalm . I Loue the Lord , because my voyce , and prayer heard hath he : when in my dayes I cald on hym , he bowed his eare to me . Euen when the snares of cruel death , about beset me round : when paines of hel me caught , & when I wo and sorrow found . Vpon the name of God my Lord , then did I cal and say : Deliuer thou my soule O Lord , I do thee humbly pray : The Lord is very merciful , and iust he is also : and in our God compassion , doth plentifully flow . The Lord in safety doth preserue , all those that symple be : I was in woful misery , and he relieuedme . And now my soule syth thou art safe , returne vnto thy rest : For largely loe the Lord to thee , his bountie hath exprest . Because thou hast deliuered , my soule from deadly thral : My moisted eine from mourneful teares , my sliding fete from fal : Before the Lord I in the land , of lyfe wyl walke therfore : I did beleue , therfore I spake , for I was troubled sore . I sayd in my distres and feare , that al men lyers be : what shal I pay the Lord for al , his benefites to me ? The holsome cup of sauyng health , I thankfully wil take : and on the Lordes name I wil cal , when I my prayer make . I to the Lord wil pay the vowes , that I haue him be hight : yea , euen at this present time , in al his peoples sight . Right deare and precious in his sight , the Lord doth ay esteme : The death of al his holy ones , what euer men do deme . Thy seruant Lord , thy seruant lo , I do my self confes : Son of thy handmaid , thou hast broke , the bondes of my distres . And I wil offer vp to thee , a sacrifice of prayse : And I wil cal vpon the name , of God the Lord alwayes . I to the Lord wil pay the vowes , that I haue him behight : yea euen at this present tyme , in al his peoples syght . Yea in the courtes of Gods own house , and in the mids of thee : O thou Ierusalem I say , wherfore the Lord prayse yee .
Laudate dominum . psalme . Cxvii . N.

He exhorteth the gentils to prayse god , because he hath accomplished as wel to them as the Iewes , the promise of life euerlastinge by Iesus Christ .

Sing this as the .98 . psalme . O Al ye nations of the world , prayse ye the Lord alwayes : and al ye people euery where , set forth his noble prayse . For great his kindnes is to vs , his truth endures for ay : wherfore prayse ye the Lord our God , prayse ye the Lord I say .
Confitemini domin● . Psalme . Cxviii . M.

Dauid reiected of Saule and of the people , at the time appoynted obteined the kingdome , for the whiche he biddeth all them that feare the Lord , to be thankfull , and vnder his person , in al this was Christ liuely setforth , who should be of his people reiected .

Syng this as the .98 Psalme . O Geue the thanks vnto the Lord , for gratious is hee : Because his mercy doth endure , for euer towards thee . Let Israel confes and say , his mercy dures for ay : Now let the house of Aaron say , his mercy dures for ay . Let al that feare the Lord our God , euen now confes and say : The mercy of the Lord our God , endureth stil for ay . In trouble and in heauines , vnto the Lord I cride : Which louingly hard me at large , my sute was not denide . The Lord himself is on my syde , I wil not stand in doubt : Nor feare what man can do to me , when God stands me about . The Lord doth take my part with them , that helpe to succour me : Therfore I shal see my desire , vpon myne enemy . Better it is to trust in God , then in mans mortal sede : Or to put confidence in kings , or prynces in our nede . Al nations haue inclosed me , and compassed me round : But in the name of God shal I , myne enemies confound . They kept me in on euery syde , they kept me in I say , but through the Lords most mighty name , I shal work their decay They came about me al lyke bees , but yet in the Lordes name : I quencht their thornes that were on fire , and wil destroy the same . Thou hast wyth force thrust sore at me , that I in dede myght fall : But through the Lord I found such help , that they wer vanquisht al The Lord is my defence & strength , my ioy , my mirth , and song : He is become for me in deede , a sauior most strong . The right hand of the lord our God , doth bring to passe great things He causeth voyce of ioy and health , in rightrous mens dwellings The right hand of the Lord doth bring , most mighty things to pas His hath the preeminence , his force is as it was . I wil not dye but euer lyue , to vtter and declare : the lord his might & wondrous power , his works & what they are The Lord himself hath chastened , and hath corrected me : But hath not geuen me ouer yet , to death as ye may see . Set open vnto me the gates , of truth and righteousnes : That I may enter into them , the Lordes prayse to confes . This is the gate euen of the Lord , which shal not so be shut : But good and righteous men alway , shal enter into it . I wil geue thankes to thee O Lord , because thou hast heard me : And art become most louingly , a sauiour vnto me . The stone which at this tyme among , the builders was refused : Is now become the corner stone , and chiefly to be vsed . This was the mighty worke of God , this was the lords own fact and it is maruelous to behold , with eyes that noble act . This is the ioyful day in dede , which God himself hath wrought : Let vs be glad and ioy therin , in hart , in mynd , and thought . Now help me Lord and prosper vs , we wish with one accord : Blessed be he that comes to vs , in the name of the Lord . God is the Lord that shewes vs light , bind ye therfore with cord : Your sacrifice to the altar , and geue thankes to the Lord . Thou art my God I wil confes , and render thanks to thee : thou art my God and I wil prayse , thy mercy towardes mee . O geue ye thanks vnto the Lord , for gratious is hee : Because his mercy doth endure , for euer towardes thee .
Beati immaculati . Psalme . Cxix . W. W.

In this Psalm is contayned an exquisite arte , & a wonderful vehemency in setting forth the praises of gods law : wherin the prophet cannot satisfy himself , nor sufficiently expresse the affection which he beareth therunto : adding moreouer many notable complaintes & consolations , wherfore it is mete that al the faithful haue it alway both in hart and mouth , and in the Ebrue euery viii . verses beg in with one letter of the Alphabet .

BLessed are they that perfect are , & pure in mind and hart : whose liues & conuersation , from gods lawes neuer start . 2. Blessed are they that geue themselues , his statutes to obserue : sekyng the Lord , with al their hart , and neuer from him swerue .

Doubtles such men go not astray , nor do no wicked thyng : which stedfastly walke , in hys pathes , without any wandryng . It is thy wil and commaundement , that with attentiue heede : Thy noble and diuine precepts , we learne and kepe in deede , Oh would to God it might thee please , my wayes so to addres : That I might both in hart and voyce , thy lawes kepe and confes So should no shame my lyfe attaynt , whilst I thus set mine eyes : and bend my mynd alwayes to muse , on thy sacred decrees . Then wil I prayse with vpright hart , and magnify thy name : When I shal learn thy iudgements iust , and like wise proue the same And wholy wil I geue my self , to kepe thy lawes most right : Forsake me not for euer Lord , but shew thy grace and might .
BETH The second part . BY what meanes may a yong man best , his lyfe learne to amend ? If that he marke and kepe thy word , and therin his time spend Vnfaynedly I haue thee sought , and thus sekyng abyde : Oh neuer suffer me O Lord , from thy precepts to slyde . Within my hart & secret thoughts , thy wordes I haue hyd stil : That I might not at any time , offend thy godly wil. We magnify thy name O Lord , and prayse thee euermore : Thy statutes of most worthy fame , O Lord teach me therfore . My lips haue neuer ceast to preach , and publish day and nyght : The iudgements al which did procede , from thy mouth ful of might . Thy testimonies and thy wayes , please me no les in dede : then al the treasures of the earth , which worldlings make their mede Of thy precepts I wil stil muse , and therfore frame my talke : As at a marke so wil I ayme , thy wayes how I may walke . My onely ioy shal be so fixed , and on thy lawes so set : That nothyng can me so far blynd , that I thy words forget .
GIMEL The third part GRaunt to thy seruant now such grace , as may my lyfe prolong : Thy holy word then wil I kepe , both in my hart and tong . Mine eyes which were dim & shut vp , so open and make bright : that of thy law & marueilous workes , I may haue the cleare sight . I am a straunger in this earth , wandryng now here , now there : Thy word therfore to me disclose , my footesteps for to cleare . My soule is rauished with desyre , and neuer is at rest : But seketh to know thy iudgements hye , & what may please thee best . The proud men and malicious , thou hast destroyd echone : and cursed are such as do not , thy hestes attend vpon . Lord turne me from rebuke & shame , which wicked men conspire : For I haue kept thy couenants , with zeale as hoate as fyre . The princes great in counsel sate , and did against me speake : but them thy seruant thought how he , thy statutes might not breake For why thy couenants are my ioy , and my great harts solace : They serue in stede of counsellers , my matters for to pas .
DALETH The .iiii. part . I Am alas as brought to graue , and almost turnd to dust : Restore therfore my lyfe agayne , as thy promise is iust . My wayes when I acknowledged , with mercy thou dydst heare : Here now eftsones and me instruct , thy lawes to loue and feare . Teach me once throughly for to know , thy precepts and thy lore : Thy works then wil I meditate , and lay them vp in store . My soule I feele so sore opprest , that it melteth for griefe : Accordyng to thy word therfore , hast Lord to send reliefe . From lieng and deceitful lips , let thy grace me defend : and that I may learn thee to loue , thy holy law me send . The way of truth both straight & sure , I haue chosen and found . I set thy iudgement me before , which kepe me safe and sound . Since then ( O Lord ) I forced my self , thy couenants to embrace : Let me therfore haue no rebuke , nor check in any case , Then wil I runne with ioyful cheare , where thy word doth me cal when thou hast set my hart at large , and rid me out of thral .
HE The fyft part . INstruct me Lord in the right trade , of thy statutes deuyne : and it to kepe euen to the end , my hart wil I encline . Graunt me the knowledge of thy law , and I shal it obey : With hart and mynd , and al my might , I wil it kepe I say . In the right path of thy precepts , guide me Lord I require : None other pleasure do I wish , nor greater thyng desyre . Incline my hart thy lawes to kepe , and couenants to embrace : And from al filthy auarice , Lord shield me with thy grace . From vayn desires and worldly lustes , turn back mine eyes & syght Gene me the spirit of lyfe & power , to walk thy wayes aright . Confirme thy gratious promise Lord , which thou hast made to mee Which am thy seruant and do loue , and feare nothyng but thee . Reproch & shame which I so feare , from me ( O Lord ) expel : For thou doost iudge with equity , & therin doost excel . Behold my harts desyre is bent , thy lawes to kepe for ay : Lord strengthen me so with thy grace , that it perform I may .
VAV The syxt part . THy mercies great and manifold , let me obtayne O Lord : Thy sauing health let me enioy , according to thy word . So shal I stop the slaundrous mouthes , of leud men and vniust : For in thy faithful promises , standes my comfort and trust . The word of truth within my mouth , let euer stil be prest : For in thy iudgements wonderful , my hope doth stand and rest . And while the breath within my brest , doth natural life preserue : Yea til this world shal be dissolued , thy law wil I obserue . So walk wil I as set at large , and made free from al drede : Because I sought how for to kepe , thy precepts and thy rede . Thy noble actes I wil describe , as things of most great fame : Euen before kings I wil them blase , and shrink no whit for shame . I wil reioyce then to obey , thy worthy hestes and wil : which euermore I haue loued best , and so wil loue them stil . My hands wil I lyft to thy lawes , which I haue dearely sought : and practise thy commaundements , in wil , in dede , and thought .
ZAIN The .vii. part . THy promise which thou madest to me , thy seruant Lord remember For therin haue I put my trust , and confidence for euer . It is my comfort and my ioy , when troubles me assayle : For were my life not by thy word , my life would soone me fayle . The proud & such as God contemn , stil made of me a scorne : yet would I not thy law forsake , as he that were forelorne But cald to mind ( lord ) thy great works , shewd to our fathers old : Wherby I felt the ioy surmount , my grief an hundred fold . But yet alas for feare I quooke , seyng how wicked men : thy law forsooke and did procure , thy iudgement who know when ? And as for me I framde my songs , thy statutes to exalt : When I among the straungers dwelt , & thoughts gan me assalt . I thought vpon thy name , O Lord , by night when others slepe : as for thy law also I kept , and euer wil it kepe . This grace I did obtayne because , thy couenants swete and deare I did embrace and also kepe , with reuerence and with feare .
HETH The .viii. part . O God which art my part and lot , my comfort , and my stay : I haue decreed and promised , thy lawe to kepe alway . Myne earnest hart dyd humbly sue , in presence of thy face : as thou therfore hast promised , Lord graunt me of thy grace , My lyfe I haue examined , and tryde my secret hart : Which to thy statutes caused me , my feete straight to conuert . I did not stay nor linger long , as they that slouthful are : But hastely thy lawes to kepe , I did my self beware . The cruel bandes of wicked men , haue made of me their pray : yet would I not thy law forget , nor from thee go astray . Thy rightous iudgement shewd toward me , so great is and so hye : That euen at midnight wil I ryse , thy name to magnify . Companion am I to al them , which feare thee in their hart : and neyther wil for loue nor dread , from thy commaundements start Thy mercies Lord most plentuously , do al the world fulfil : Oh teach me how I may obey , thy statutes and thy wil.
TETH The .ix. part . ACcording to thy promise Lord , so hast thou with me delt . For of thy grace in sundry sortes , haue I thy seruant felt . Teach me to iudge alwayes aright , and geue me knowledg sure : For certenly beleue I do , that thy preceptes are pure . Yer thou didst touch me with thy rod , I erred and went astray : But now I kepe thy holy worde , and make it al my stay . Thou art both good and gratious , and geuest most liberally : Thy ordinaunces how to kepe , therfore ( O lord ) teach me . The proud & wicked men haue forged , agaynst me many a lye . yet thy commaundements stil obserue , with al my hart wil I. Their harts are swoln with worldly welth , as grease so ar they fat : But in thy lawe do I delight , and nothing seeke but that . Oh happy time may I wel say when thou didst me correct : For as a guide to learn thy lawes , thy rods did me direct . So that to me thy word and lawe , is dearer manifold Then thousands great of siluer & gold , or ought that can be told :
IOD The .x. part . SEing thy hands haue made me lord , to be thy creature : graunt knowledge likewise how to learn to put thy lawes in vre So they that feare thee shal reioyce , when euer they me see : Because I haue learned by thy word to put my trust in thee . When with thy rods the world is plagde , I know the cause is iust , So when thou didst correct me Lord , the cause iust nedes be must . Now of thy goodnes I thee pray , some comfort to me send : as thou to me thy seruant hetest , so from al il me shend . Thy tender mercies poure on me , and I shal surely liue : For ioy and consolation both , thy lawes to me doth geue . Confound the proud , whose false pretence , is me for to destroy : But as for me thy hestes to know , I wil my self employ . Who so with reuerence do thee feare , to me let them retyre : and such as do thy couenants know , and them alone desyre . My hart without al wauering , let on thy lawes be bent : That no confusion come to me , wherby I should be shent .
CAPH The , xi . part . MY soule doth faint & ceaseth not , thy sauing health to craue : and for thy words sake stil I trust , my harts desyre to haue . Myne eyes doth fayle with looking for , thy word , and thus I say : Oh when wilt thou me confort Lord , why doost thou thus delay ? As a skin bottel in the smoke , so am I partcht and dryde : yet wil I not out of my hart , let thy commaundement siyde . Alas how long shal I yet lyue , before I see the houre : That on my foes which me torment , thy vengeance thou wilt power ? Presumptuous men haue digged pits , thinking to make me sure : Thus contrary agaynst thy law , my hurt they do procure . But thy commaundements are al true , & causeles they me greue , To thee therfore I do complayne , that thou mightest me releue . Almost they had me cleane destroyd , & brought me quite to ground : yet by thy statutes I abode , and therin succor found . Restore me , Lord , agayne to life , for thy mercies excel : and so shal I thy couenaunts kepe , til death my life expel .
LAMED . The .xii. part . IN heauens Lord wher thou doost dwel , thy word is stablisht sure : and shal for al eternity , fast grauen there indure . From age to age thy truth abides , as doth the earth witnes : whose ground worke thou hast laid so sure , as no toung can expres . Euen to this day we may wel see , how al things perseuere : accordyng to thy ordinaunce , for al things thee reuere . Had it not ben that in thy law , my soule had comfort sought : Long time ere now in my distres , I had ben brought to nought . Therfore wil I thy precepts aye , in memory kepe fast : By them thou hast my lyfe restord , when I was at last cast . No wight to me can title make , for I am onely thyne : Saue me therfore , for to thy lawes , myne eares & hart encline . The wicked men do seke my bane , and therto lye in wayt : But I the while considered , thy notable workes and great . I see nothing in this wide world , at length which hath not end : But thy commaundement and thy word , beyond al end extend .
MEM. The .xiii. part . WHat great desire and feruent loue , do I beare to thy law ? al the day long my whole deuise , is onely on thy saw . Thy word hath taught me far to pas , my foes in policy : For stil I kepe it as a thyng , of most excellency . My teachers which did me instruct , in knowledge I excel : Because I do thy couenaunts kepe , and them to others tel . In wisedome I do pas also , the auncient men in dede : and al because to kepe thy lawes , I held it ay best rede . My fete I haue refrayned eke , from euery euil way , Because that I continually , thy word might kepe I say . I haue not swarued from thy iudgements , nor yet shroonk any del , For why ? thou hast taught me therby , to liue godly and wel . Oh Lord how swete vnto my tast , find I thy wordes alway ? Doubtles no hony in my mouth , feele ought so swete I may . Thy lawes haue me such wisdome learnd , that vtterly I hate : al wicked and vngodly wayes , in euery kind or rate .
NVN. The .xiiii. part . EVen es a lanterne to my fete , so doth thy word shine bright : And to my pathes , where euer I go , it is a flaming light . I haue both sworne & wil performe , most certeinly doubtles : That I wil kepe thy iudgements iust , and them in life expres . Affliction hath me sore oppressed , & brought me to deathes dore : O Lord as thou hast promised , so me to life restore . The offrings which with hart & voyce , most frankely I thee geue : accept , and teach me how I may , after thy iudgements lyue . My soule is aye so in my hand , that daungers it assayle , Yet do I not thy law forget , nor it to kepe wil fayle . Although the wicked layd theyr nets , to catch me at abray , Yet did I not from thy precepts , once swerue or go astray . Thy law I haue so claymed alway , as mine own heritage : and why ? for therin I delite , and set my whole courage . For euermore I haue ben bent , thy statutes to fulfil : Euen so likewise vnto the end , I wil continue stil .
SAMECH . The .xv. part . THe crafty thoughts and double hart , I do alwayes detest : But as for thy law and precepts , I loued them euer best . Thou art my hid and secret place , my shield of strong defence : Therfore haue I thy promises , lookt for with patience . Go to therfore ye wicked men , depart from me anone : For the commaundements wil I kepe , of God my Lord alone . As thou hast promised so perform , that death me not assayle : Nor let my hope abuse me so , that through distrust I quayle . Vphold me and I shal be safe , for ought they do or say : and in thy statutes pleasure take , wil I both night and day . Thou hast trode such vnder thy fete , as do thy statutes breake : For nought auayleth theyr subtility , theyr counsel is but weake . Like drosse thou casts the wicked out , where euer they go or dwel : Therfore can I as thy statutes , loue nothing half so wel . My flesh alas , is taken with feare , as though it were benomd : For when I see thy iudgements , strayt I am as one astound .
AIN . The .xvi. part . I Do the thing that lawful is , and geue to al men right : Resigne me not to them that would , oppres me with their might , But for thy seruaunt surty be , in that thing that is good : That proud men geue me not the foyle , which rage as they wer wood . Mine eyes with wayting are now blind , thy health so much I craue : And eke thy righteous promise Lord , wherby thou wilt me saue . Intreate thy seruaunt louingly , and fauour to him shew : Thy statutes of most excellence , teach me also to know . Thy humble seruaunt , Lord I am , oh graunt me to vnderstand : How by thy statutes I may know , best what to take in hand . It is now time ( Lord ) to begin , for truth is quyte decayd : Thy law likewise they haue transgrest , and none against them sayd . This is the cause wherfore I loue , thy lawes better then gold : Or iewels fine which are estemd , most costly to be sold . I thought thy precepts al most iust , and so them layd in store : Al crafty and malitious wayes , I do abhorre therfore .
PE. The .xvii. part . THy couenaunts are most wonderful , & ful of things profound : My soule therfore doth kepe them sure , when they ar tride & found . When men first enter into thy wordes , they find a light most cleare : and very idiots vnderstand , when they it read or heare For ioy I haue both gaped & breathde , to know they commaundement , That I might guide my life therby , I sought what thing it ment . With mercy and compassion Lord , behold me from aboue : As thou art wont to behold such , as thy name feare and loue . Direct my fotesteps by thy word , that I thy wil may know : and neuer let iniquity , thy seruaunt ouerthrow . From slaunderous toungs & deadly harms , preserue & kepe me sure : Thy precepts then I wil obserue , and put them eke in vre . Thy countenance which doth surmount , the sunne in his bright hew : Let shine on me , and by thy law , teach me what to eschew . Out of mine eyes great flouds gush out , of dryery teares and fel : when I behold how wicked men , thy law kepe neuer a del .
ZADE. The .xviii. parte . 137 IN euery poynt Lord thou art iust , the wicked though they grudge : And when thou doost sentence pronounce , thou art a righteous iudge . To render right & fly from guile , are two chief points most hye : and such as thou hast in thy law , commaunded vs straytly . With zeale and wrath I am consumde , and euen pyned away : To see my foes thy wordes forget , for ought that I do may . So pure and perfect is they word , as any hart can deme : and I thy seruaunt nothing more , do loue or yet esteme . And though I be nothing set by , as one of base degree : Yet do I not thy hestes forget , nor shrinke away from thee . Thy righteousnes ( Lord ) is most iust , for euer to endure : also thy law is truth it selfe , most constant and most pure . Trouble & grief haue seased on me , & brought me wondrous low : yet do I stil of thy precepts , delight to heare and know . The righteousnes of thy iudgements , do last for euermore : Then teach them me , for euen in them , my life lieth vp in store .
KOPH . The .xix. part . WIth fernent hart I cald & cride , now aunswere me ( O Lord , ) That thy commaundement to obserue , I may fully accord . To thee ( my God ) I make my sute , with most humble request : Saue me therfore and I wil kepe , thy precept and thy hest . To thee I cry , euen in the morne , before the day waxe light : Because that I haue in thy word , my confidence whole plight . Mine eyes preuent the watch by night , and ere they cal I wake : That by deuising of thy word , I might some comfort take . Incline thine eares to heare my voyce , and pity on me take : as thou wast wont so iudge me Lord , least life me should forsake . My foes draw nere and do procure , my death maliciously : which from thy law are far gone back , and strayd from it leudly . Therfore ( O Lord ) approch thou nere , for nede so doth requyre , and al thy precepts true they are , then helpe I thee desire . By thy commaundements I haue learnd , not now but long ago , That they remayne for euermore , thou hast them grounded so .
RESH . The .xx. part . MY trouble and affliction , consider and behold : Deliuer me , for of thy law , I euer take fast hold . Defend my good and righteous cause , with spede me succor send : From death as thou hast promised , Lord kepe me and defend . As for the wicked farre they are , from hauing health and grace , wherby they might thy statutes know , they enter not the trace . Great are they mercies Lord I graunt , what toung can then attayne ? and as thou hast me iudged ere now , so let me life obtayne . Though many men did trouble me , and persecute most sore , yet from thy lawes I neuer shronke , nor went a wry therfore . And truth it is , for grief I dye , when I these traytors see : Because they kepe no whit thy word , nor yet seke to know thee . Behold , for I do loue thy lawes , with hart most glad and fayne , as thou art good and gracious Lord , restore my life agayne . What thy word doth decree , must be , and so it hath bene euer , Thy righteous iudgements are also , most true and decay neuer .
SCHIN . The .xxi. part . PRinces haue sought by cruelty , causeles to make me crouch : But al in vayne , for of thy word , the feare did my hart touch . And certeinly euen of thy word , I was more mery and glad , Then he that of rich spoyles and pray , great store & plenty had . As for al lyes and falsitie , I hate most and detest : For why ? thy holy law do I , aboue al things loue best . Seuen times a day I prayse the Lord , singing with hart & voyce : Thy rightuous actes and wonderful , so cause me to reioyse . Great peace and rest shal al such haue , which do thy statutes loue : Nor daunger shal theyr quyet state , impeire or once remoue . My onely health and comfort Lord , I looke for at thy hand : And therfore haue I done those things , which thou didst me command . Thy lawes haue ben my exercise , which my soule most desired : So much my loue to them was bent , that nought els I required . Thy statutes & commaundements , I kept , thou knowest a right : For al the things that I haue done , are present in thy sight .
TAV . The .xxii. part . O Lord let my complaint and cry , before thy face appeare : and as thou hast me promise made , so teach me thee to feare . Myne humble supplication , toward thee let find acces : and graunt me Lord deliueraunce , for so is thy promes . Then shal my lips thy prayses speake , after most ample sort : when thou thy statutes hast me taught , wherin standeth al confort . My tong shal sing and preach thy word , and on this wise say shal Gods famous actes and noble lawes , are iust and perfect al. Stretch out thy hand I thee besech , and spedely me saue . For thy commaundements to obserue , chosen , O Lord , I haue . Of thee alone , Lord I craue helth , for other I know none , and in thy law and nothyng els , I do delite alone . Graunt me therfore long dayes to liue , thy name to magnify : and of thy iudgements merciful , let me thy fauour try . For I was lost and went astray , much like a wandryng shepe : Oh seke me , for I haue not fayled , thy commaundmentes to kepe .
Ad dominum cum tribularer . Psalme . Cxx. S. T.

The prayer of Dauid beyng now banished amonge the barbarious people of Arabia , by the false reportes of enuions flatterers . And therfore be lamenteth his long abode among those infidels , who were geuen to all kynd of wickednes and contention .

IN trouble and in thral , vnto the Lord I cal : and he doth me confort : deliuer me ( I say ) from lyers lippes alway , and toung of false report .

What vantage , or what thyng Getst thou thus for to styng . Thou false and flattering lyer ? Thy toung doth hurt I wene No les then arrowes kene , Of whote consuming fire . Alas to long I slake , Within these tentes so blake , Which kedars are by name : By whom the flocke elect , And al of Isaackes sect , Are put to open shame . With them that peace did hate , I came a peace to make , And set a quyet lyfe : But when my word was told , Causeles I was controld , By them that would haue stryfe .
Leuaui oculos meos . Psalme . Cxxi . W W.

The Prophet shewed by his own example that the faithfull ought to looke for all their succour of God alone , who will gouerne and geue good successe to al their godly enterprises .

I Lift mine eyes to Sion hil , from whence I do attende , that succour God me send . The mighty God me succour wil , which heauen and earth framed , and al things therin named .

Thy foote from slip he wil preserue , And wil thee safely kepe : For he wil neuer slepe . Lo , he that doth Israel conserue , No slepe at al can hym catch ? But his eyes shal euer watch , The Lord is thy warrant alway , ❧ The Lord eke doth thee couer , As at thy right hand euer . The sunne shal not thee partch by day , Nor the moone not halfe so bryght . Shall with cold thee hurt by nyght . ❧ The Lord wil kepe thee from distres , And wil thy life sure saue : And thou also shalt haue . In al thy busines good successe , Where euer thou goest in or out , God wil thy thinges bryng about .
Letatus sum . Psalme . Cxxii . W. K.

Dauid reioyseth in the name of the faithful , that God hath accomplished his promes , & placed his Arke in Sion , for the which he geueth thankes , & prayeth for the prosperitie of the Church .

I Did in hart reioyce , to heare the peoples voyce , in offering so willingly : For let vs vp say they , & in the lords house pray , thus spake the folk ful louingly . Our fete that wandred wide , shal in thy gates abide , O thou Ierusalem ful fayre : which art so semely set , much like a citie net , the like wherof is not els where .

The tribes with one accord , The tribes of God the Lord , Are thither bent their way to take : So God before did tel , That there his Israel , Their prayers should together make . For there are thrones erect , And that for this respect . To set forth iustice orderly . ❧ Which thrones ryght to maintayne , To Dauids house perteyne , His folke to iudge accordingly . To pray let vs not cease For Ierusalems peace Thy frends God prosper myghtely . Peace be thy walles about , ❀ And prosper thee throughout Thy places eke continually . I wish thee prosperous state For my poore brethrens sake , That confort haue by meanes of thee . ❧ Gods house doth me allure , Thy wealth for to procure , So much alwayes as lyeth in mee .
Ad te leuaui oculos . Psalme . Cxxiii . T. S.

A prayer of the faythfull , whiche are afflicted by the wicked worldlynges and contemners of God .

Sing this as the .23 . psalme . O Lord that heauen doost posses , I lift mine eyes to thee , I lift mine eyes to thee , Euen as the seruaunt lifteth his , his maysters hands to see . As handmaids watch their maistres hands , some grace for to atchiue , So we behold the Lord our God , til he do vs forgeue . Lord graunt vs thy compassion , and mercy in thy sight , For we be filled and ouer commen , with hatred and despight . Our minds be stuffed with great rebuke , the rich & worldly wise Do make of vs their mocking stocke , the proud do vs despise .
Nisi quia dominus . Psalme . Cxxiiij . W W.

The people of God , being deliuered out of a great daunger , acknowledge not to haue escaped by their own power , but through the fauour of God , & shew in how great peril they were .

NOw Israel may say and that truly , If that the Lorde had not our cause mainteind : If that the Lord had not our right susteynd : When al the world agaynst vs furiously , made their vprors , and sayd we should al dye .

Now long a go they had deuourd vs al : And swalowed quicke , for ought that we could deme , Such was theyr rage , as we might wel esteme . And as the flouddes , with mighty force do fal , So had they now , our life euen brought to thral . The raging streames , most proud in roring noyse Had long a go , ouer whelmde vs in the depe , But loued by God which doth vs safely kepe From bloudy teeth , and their most cruel voyce . Which as a pray to eate vs would reioyce . Euen as the birde out of the foulers grenne Escapeth as way : right so it fareth with vs : Broke are their nets , and we haue scaped thus . God that made heauen , and earth , is our helpe then , His name hath saued vs from these wicked men .
Qui confidunt . Psalme . Cxxv. W. K.

He describeth the assuraunce of the faithfull in their afflictions , and desireth their wealth , and the destruction of the wicked .

SVch as in God the Lord do trust , as mount Sion shal firmely stand , & be remoued at no hand , the Lord wil count them right & iust . So that they shal be sure , for euer to indure .

As mighty mountaines huge & great , Ierusalem about do close , So wil the Lord be vnto those Who on his godly wil do wayt Such are to him so deare They neuer nede to feare : ❧ For though the righteous try doth he , By making wicked men his rod , Least they through grief forsake theyr God , It shal not as theyr lot stil be . Geue Lord to those thy light , Whose harts are true and right . But as for such as turne a side , ❧ By croked wayes which they out sought The Lord wil surely bring to nought With workes they shal abyde , But peace with Israel , For euermore shal dwel .
Another of the same by . R. W. Sing this as the ten Commaundementes . THose that do put theyr confidence , vpon the Lord our God onely , And flye to him for his defence , in al theyr nede & misery , Their fayth is sure , firme to endure , grounded on Christ the corner stone , Moued with no il but standeth stil , stedfast like to the mount Sion And as about Hierusalem , the mighty hils do it compas , So that no enemies commeth them , to hurt that towne in any case So God in dede in euery nede , his faithful people doth defend , Standing then by assuredly , from this time forth world without end . Right wise and good is our Lord God , and wil not suffer certeinly : The sinners and vngodlyes rod , to tary vpon his family , Least they also from God should go , falling to sinne and wickednes , O lord defend , world without end , thy christen flock through thy goodnes . O Lord do good to Christians al , that stedfast in thy word abyde , Such as willingly from God fal , and to false doctrine dayly slide , Such wil the Lord scatter abrod , with Hipocrites throwen down to hel God wil then send paynes without end , but Lord graunt peace to Israel . Glory to God the father al might , and to the sonne our Sauiour , And to the holy ghost whose light , shine in our harts & vs succour . That the right way from day to day , we may walke & him glorifie , With harts desire al that are here , worship the Lord & say . Amen .
In conuertendo . Psalme . Cxxvi. W. K.

This Psalme was made after the returne of the people from Babylon , and sheweth that the meane of theyr deliueraunce was weunderfull , after the seuentie yeares of captiuitie forespoken by Iere. 25. 12. and. 29. 10.

WHen that the Lord agayne hys Sion had forth brought , from bondage great , and also seruitude extreme , his worke was such , as did surmount mans hart & thought , so that we were much like to them that vse to dreame , our mouthes wer with laughter filled them , and eke our tongues did shew vs ioyful men .

The Heathen folke , were forced then , this to confes , How that the Lord , for them also great things had done . But much more we , and therfore can confes no les : Wherfore to ioy , we haue good cause as we begon . O Lord , go forth , thou canst our bondage end , As to desertes , they flowyng riuers send . Ful true it is , that they which sow with teares in dede , a time wil come , when they shal reape in mirth and ioy . They went and wept , in bearing of theyr precious sede , For that theyr foes , ful often times did them annoy . But their returne , with ioy they shal sure see , Their sheaues home bring , and not impeired be .
Nisi dominus . Psalme . Cxxvii . W. W.

It is not mans wit to labour but the free goodnes of God that geueth riches , preserueth townes and countries , graunteth nourishement and children .

Sing this as the Pater noster . EXcept the Lord the house do make And therunto do set his hand What men do build it can not stand , Likewise in vayne men vndertake , Cities and holdes to watch and ward Except the Lord be their safegard . Though ye rise early in the morne , And so at night go late to bed , Fedyng ful hardly with browne bread yet were your labor lost and worne ❧ But they whom God doth loue and kepe Receyue al thynges with quiet slepe . Therfore marke wel when euer ye see That men haue heyres to enioy theyr land It is the gift of Gods own hand For God him selfe doth multiply Of hys great liberality , ❧ The blessyng of posterity : And when the children come to age They grow in strength and actiuenes , In person , and in comelines , So that a shaft shot with courage , Of one that hath a most strong arme , Flyeth not so swift , nor doth lyke arme . Oh wel is hym that hath his quiuer , Furnished with such artilery : For when in peril he shal be , Such one shal neuer shake nor shiuer , when that he pleadeth before the iudge : Against his foes which beare hym grudge .
Beati omnes qui timent . psalme .cxxviii. T. S

He describeth the prosperous estate of them that be maried in the feare of god , ioyning with al the promises of gods blessings to al them that lyue in this honorable estate , accordyng to his commaundements .

Sing this as the .137 . Psalme . BLessed art thou that fearest God , and walkest in hys way : For of thy labor thou shalt eat , happy art thou I say . Like fruiteful vynes on thy house sides , so do thy wife spring out Thy children stand like Oliue plants , thy table round about . Thus art thou blest that fearest God , and he shal let thee see : The promised Ierusalem , and his felicitie . Thou shalt thy childrens children see , to thy great ioyes encrease : And likewise grace on Israel , prosperity and peace .
Sepe expugnauerunt psalme . Cxxix . N

He admonisheth the church to reioyce , though it haue bene afflicted in al ages , for God wil deliuer it and the enemies , for al their glorious shew , shal sodenly be destroyed .

Syng this as the .137 Psalme . OFt they now Israel may say , me from my youth assayled , Oft they assailed me from my youth , yet neuer they preuayled Vpon my back the plowers plowed , & forrowes long did cast The rightous lord hath cut the cordes , of wicked foes at last . They that hate hym shal be shamed , and turned back also : And made as grasse vpon the house , which withereth ere it grow Wherof the mower cannot fynd , inough to fil his hand : Nor he can fil hys lap that goeth , to gleane vpon the land . Nor passers by pray God on them , to let his blessing fal : Nor say we blesse you in the name , of God the Lord at al.
Deprofundis clamaui . psalme .cxxx. W. W.

An effectuons prayer of hym that for hys synnes had sustayned great afflictions , and notwithstanding he fully trusteth , and assureth himself to obtayne mercy and forgeuenes of hys sinnes , and at length deliueraunce from al euils .

LOrd to thee I make my mone , when daungers me oppres : I cal , I sigh , plain , & grone . trusting to fynd reles . Heare now O lord my request , for it is ful due tyme : and let thyne eares aye be prest , vnto this prayer mine .

O Lord our God if thou way , our sinnes and them peruse : Who shal then escape and say , I can my self excuse ? But Lord thou art merciful , and turnest to vs thy grace : that we with harts most careful , should feare before thy face . In God I put my whole trust , my soule wayteth on his wyl : For hys promise is most iust , and I hope therin stil . My soule to God hath regard , wishyng for hym alway : More then they that watch and ward , to see the daunyng day . Let Israel then boldly , in the Lord put hys trust : He is that God of mercy , that hys delyuer must . For he it is that must saue , Israel from hys sinne : And al such as surely haue their confidence in hym .
Domine non est . psalme . Cxxxi . M.

Dauid charged with ambition and gredy desyre to raygne , protesteth his humilitie & modesty before God , and teacheth al men what they should do .

Syng this as the ●amentation . O Lord I am not puft in mynd , I haue no scorneful eye : I do not exercyse my selfe , in thynges that he to hye . But as a child that wayned is , euen from his mothers brest : So haue I Lord behaued my selfe , in sylence and in rest . O Israel trust in the Lord , let hym be all thy stay : From thys tyme for euermore , from age to age I say .
Memento domine . psalme .cxxxii. M

The faythful grounding on Gods promise made vnto Dauid , desireth that be would establish the same , both as touchyng the posterity and the buildyng of the temple , to pray there as was fore spoken .

REmember Dauids troubles Lord , how to the Lorde he swore : and vowd a vow to Iacobs God , to kepe for euermore . I wyll not come within my house , nor clyme vp to my bed : nor let my temples take theyr rest , or the eyes in my hed .

Til I haue found out for the Lord , a place to set theron : An house for Iacobs God to be , an habitation . We heard of it at Ephrata , there did we heare this sound and in the fields & forrests there , these voices first were found . We wil assay and go in now , his tabernacle there : before his fotestoole to fal down , vpon our knees in feare Arise O Lord , aryse I say , into thy restyng place : both thou & the ark of thy strength , the presence of thy grace Let al thy priestes be clothed Lord , with truth and righteousnes : Let al thy saintes and holy men , syng al with ioyfulnes . And for thy seruant Dauids sake , refuse not Lord I say : The face of thine annoynted Lord , or turne thy face away .
The second part . The Lord to Dauid swore in truth , and wil not shrinke from it : Saying : the frute of thy body , vpon thy seat shal sit . And if thy sonnes my couenaunt kepe , that I shal learne echone : then shal their sonnes for euer sit , vpon thy princely throne . The Lord himself hath chose Sion , and loues therin to dwel : Saying : this is my restyng place , I loue and lyke it wel . And I wyl blesse with great encrease , her vittayles euery where : and I wil satisfy with bread , the nedy that be there . Yea I wil deck and clothe her priests , with my saluation : and al her saints shal syng for ioy , of my protection . There wil I surely make the horne of Dauid for to bud . For I haue there ordaind for myne , a lanthorne bright and good . As for his enmies I wil cloth , with shame for euermore : But I wil cause his crowne to shyne , more fresh then heretofore .
Ecce quam bonum . psal. cxxxiii. W. W

This psalme conteyneth the commendation of godly and brotherly amity which for the excellency therof is compared to the most precious oyle , wherwith the priestes onely and instruments of the tabernacle were annoynted . Exodus .xxx.

Sing this as the .137 Psalme . O How happy a thyng it is , and ioyful for to see : Brethren together for to hold , the band of amity ? It calth to mind the swete perfume , and that costly oyntment : which on the sacrificers hed , by Gods precept was spent . It wet not Aarons head alone , but drentch his beard throughout : and finally it did run down , his rich attire about . And as the lower ground doth drynke , the dew of Hermon hil , and Sion with hys siluer drops , the fields with frute doth fil : Euen so the Lord doth poure on them , his blessings manyfold : Whose harts & mindes without al guile , this knot do kepe & hold
Ecce nunc . psalme .cxxxiiii. W. K

He exhorteth the Leuites that watch in the temple to prayse the Lord .

BEhold and haue regard , ye seruants of the Lord : which in hys house by night do watch prayse hym wyth one accord .

Lyft vp your handes on hygh , vnto hys holy place : And geue the Lord his prayses due , his benefites embrace . For why ? the Lord who did , both earth and heauen frame . Doth Sion bles and wil conserue , for euermore the same .
Laudate nomen . Psalme . Cxxxv. M.

He exhorteth al the faithful of what estate so euer they be , to prayse God for his merueilous works , and specially for his graces towardes his people , wherin he hath declared hys maiesty , to the confusion of al Idolaters and their Idoles .

O Prayse the Lord prayse hym , prayse hym , prayse him with one accord : O praise him stil all ye that be the seruauntes of the Lord . O prayse hym ye that stand and be , in the house of the Lord : ye of hys courte and of hys house prayse hym wyth one accord .

Prayse ye the Lord for he is good , syng prayses to hys name : It is a comely and good thyng , alwayes to do the same . For why the Lord hath chose Iacob , hys very owne you see : So hath he chosen Israel , his treasure for to bee . For this I know and am ryght sure , the Lord is very great : He is in dede aboue al gods , most easy to intreat . For whatsoeuer pleased him , al that ful wel he wrought : In heauen , in earth , and in the sea , which he hath framd of nought He lifts vp clouds euen from the earth , he makes lightnings & rain he bringeth forth the winds also , he made nothyng in vayne . He smote the first borne of ech thing , in Egipt that tooke rest : he spared there no lyuyng thyng , the man nor yet the beast . He hath in thee shewd wonders great , O Egipt voyde of vauntes , On Pharao thy cursed kyng , and hys seuere seruauntes . He smote then many nations , and did great acts and thynges : He slew the great and mightiest , and chiefest of their kings . Sion kyng of the Ammorites , and Og kyng of Basan , He slew also the kyngdomes all , that were of Canaan . And gaue their land to Israel , an heritage we see : To Israell hys owne people , an heritage to bee . Thy name O Lord shal stil endure , and thy memorial : Throughout al generations , that are or euer shal : The Lord wil surely now auenge , hys people al in deede : and to hys seruauntes he wyll shew , fauour in tyme of neede . The Idols of the heathen are made , in al their cost and landes : Of syluer and of gold be they , the worke euen of mens handes . They haue their mouths & cannot speake , & eies that haue no sight : They haue eke eares that heare nothing , their mouthes be breathles quite Wherfore al thei are like to them , that so doth set them forth : and likewise those that trust in them , or think they be ought worth O all ye house of Israel , see that ye praise the Lord : and ye that be of Aarons house , prayse hym wyth one accord . And ye that be of Leuis house , praise ye likewyse the Lord : and al that stand in awe of hym , praise him with one accord . And out of Syon , sound his prayse , the great prayse of the Lord : Which dwelleth in Ierusalem , prayse hym with one accord .
Confitemini . psalm .cxxxvi. N

A most earnest exhortation to geue thanks vnto God for the creation and gouernance of all things which standeth in in confessing that he geueth vs al of his mere liberalitie .

PRaise ye the Lord for he is good , for his mercy endureth for euer : geue prayse vnto the god of gods for his mercy endureth for euer . Geue prayse vnto the lord of Lordes , for his mercy endureth for euer : which only doth great wonders work , for his mercy endureth for euer .

Which by his wisdom made the heauens , for his mercy endureth . &c. Which on the waters stretcht the earth , for his mercy endureth . &c. Which made great light to shine abrode , for his mercy endureth . &c. As sunne of rule the lightsome day , for his mercy endureth for euer . The moone and stars to guide the night , for his mercy endureth &c. Which smote Egipt with their first borne , for his mercy endu . &c And Israel brought out from them , for hys mercy endureth for euer . With mighty hand & stretched arme , for his mercy endureth , &c. Which cut the red sea in two parts , for his mercy endureth for euer . And Israel made pas there through , for his mercy endureth . &c. And dround Pharao and his host , for his mercy endureth for euer . Through wildernes his people led , for hys mercy endureth . &c. He which did smite great noble kings , for hys mercy endu . &c. And which hath slayne the mighty kings , for his mercy endu . &c. As Sion king of the Amorites , for his mercy endureth for euer : And Og the king of Basan land , for his mercy endureth for euer . And gaue their land for heritage , for his mercy endureth for euer . Euen to his seruant Israel , for his mercy endureth for euer . Remembred vs in base estate , for his mercy endureth for euer : And from oppressors rescued vs , for his mercy endureth for euer . Which geueth foode vnto al flesh , for his mercy endureth for euer . Praise ye the God of heauen aboue , for his mercy endureth for euer Geue thanks vnto the Lord of Lords , for his mercy endureth . &c.
Super flumina in Babilonis . psalm .cxxxvii. W. W.

The people of god in their banishment , seyng gods true religion decay , lyued in great anguish and sorrow of hart , the which grief the Caldeans did so litle pitye , that they rather increased the same daily with taunts , reproches , and blasphemies against god , wherfore the Israelites desire god to punish the Edomites , who prouoked the Babilonians against them ( and moued by the spirit of god ) prophecy the destruction of Babilon , where they wer handled so ●●rannously .

WHen as we sate in Babilon , the riuers round about and in remembraunce of Sion , the teares for grief brast out . We hangd our harps & instruments , the willow trees vpon , for in that place men for their vse , had planted many one .

Then they to whom we prisoners were , said to vs tauntingly : Now let vs heare your Ebrue songs , and pleasant melody . Alas said we , who can once frame , his sorrowful hart to syng : The prayses of our louing God , thus vnder a straunge king ? But yet if I Ierusalem , out of my hart let slyde : Then let my fingers quite forget , the warblyng harpe to guyde . And let my tong within my mouth , be tyde for euer fast : If that I ioy before I see , thy ful deliuerance past . Therfore ( O Lord ) remember now , the cursed noyse and cry : That Edoms sonnes against vs made , when they razde our City . Remember Lord their cruel words , when as wyth one accord : they cride on sack and raze their wals , in despite of their Lord . Euen so shalt thou ( O Babilon ) at length to dust be brought : and happy shal that man be cald , that our reuenge hath wrought . Yea blessed shal that man be cald , that takes thy children yong : to dash their bones against hard stones , which lie the streetes among .
Confitebor tibi . psalme . Cxxxviii . N

Dauid with great courage prayseth the goodnes of god toward hym : which is so great , that it is known to forren princes , who shal prayse the Lord together wyth hym . And he is assared to haue like comfort of god in the tyme following , as he hath had heretofore .

Syng this as the .47 . Psalme . THee wil I prayse with my whole hart , my lord , my God , alwaies Euen in the presence of the Gods , I wil aduance thy prayse Toward thy holy temple I , wil looke and worship thee : and praysed in my thankful mouth , thy holy name shal bee Euen for thy louyng kyndnes sake , and for thy truth withal : For thou thy name hast by thy word , aduaunced ouer al. When I did cal , thou heardest me , and thou hast made also : The power of encreased strength , within my soule to grow . Yea al the kings on earth they shal , geue prayse to thee O Lord : For they of thy most holy mouth , haue heard the mighty word . They of the wayes of God the Lord , in syngyng shal entreat : Because the glory of the Lord , it is excedyng great . The Lord is hye , and yet he doth , behold the lowly spirit : But he contemnyng knowes a far , the proud & lofty wight . Although in midst of trouble I , do walke yet shal I stand : Renued by thee O my Lord , thou wilt stretch out thy hand . Vpon the wrath of al my foes , and saued shal I bee : By thy right hand . The Lord God wil , performe his work to me Thy mercy Lord endures for ay , Lord do me not forsake : Forsake me not that am the worke , which thine own hand did make .
Domine probasti . psalm .cxxxix. N

Dauid to clense his hart from al hipocrisy , sheweth that there is nothyng so hyd , which god seeth not : which he confirmeth by the creation of man . After declaryng his zeale and feare of god , he protesteth to be enemy to al them that comtemne god .

Sing this as the .137 Psalme . O Lord thou hast me tride & known , my sitting doost , thou know and rising eke , my thoughts a far , thou vnderstandst also . My pathes yea and my lieng down , thou compassest alwayes . and by familiar custome art , acquainted with my wayes . No word is in my tonge O Lord , but known it is to thee : thou me behind holdst & before , thou layest thy hand on mee To wonderful aboue my reach , Lord is thy cunning skil : It is so hye that I the same , cannot attayne vntil . From sight of thy al seing spirite , Lord whether shal I go ? Or whether shal I flee away , thy presence to scape fro ? To heauen if I mount aloft , lo thou art present there : In hel if I lye down below , euen there thou doost appeare . Yea let me take the mornings wings , and let me go and hide , Euen there where are the farthest parts , wher flowing se a doth slide : Yea euen thether also shal , thy reachyng hand me guyde : and thy right hand shal hold me fast , and make me to abyde . Yea , if I say the darknes , shal , yet shroud me from thy sight : Lo euen also the darkest nyght , about me shal be lyght . Yea darknes hydeth not from thee , but night doth shyne as day : To thee the darknes and the lyght , are both alyke alway . For thou possessed hast my raynes , and thou hast couered mee : When I within my mothers womb , enclosed was by thee . Thee wil I prayse , made fearfully , & wondrously I am : they workes are maruelous , right wel my soule doth know the same My bones they are not hid from thee , although in secret place , I haue bene made , and in the earth beneath I shapen was . When I was formeles then thine eye saw me : for in thy booke were written al ( nought was before ) that after fashion tooke . The thoughts therfore of thee O God , how deare are they to mee ? and of them al how passing great , the endles numbers be ? If I should compt them , loe their summe , more then the sand I see : and whensoeuer I awake , yet am I stil wyth thee . The wicked and the bloudy men , oh that thou wouldest slay : Euen those O God to whom depart , depart from me I say . Euen those of thee O Lord my God , that speake ful wickedly : Those that are lifted vp in vayne , beyng enemies to thee . Hate I not them that hate thee Lord , and that in earnest wyse ? Contend not I against them al , against thee that aryse : I hate them with vnfayned hate , euen as my vtter foes : Try me O God and know my hart , my thoughts proue & disclose . Consider Lord if wickednes , in me there any be : and in thy way O God my guide , for euer lead thou me .
Eripe me . Psalme . Cxl. N

Dauid complayneth of the cruelty , falshod , & iniuries of hys enemies , against which he prayeth vnto the Lord , and assureth hymself of his help and succor . Wherfore he prouoketh the iust to prayse hym and to assure themselues of his tuition .

Sing this as the Lamentation . LOrd saue me the euil man , and form the cruel wight Deliuer me , which euil do , imagine in their sprit . which make on me continual war , their tongs lo they haue whet Like serpents , vnderneth their lips , is adders poyson set . Kepe me O Lord from wicked hands , preserue me to abyde Free from the cruel man that meanes , to cause my steps to slyde . The proud haue layd a snare for me , and they haue spred a net : with cordes in my path way , and gins for me eke haue they set . Therfore I sayd vnto the Lord , thou art my God alone : Heare me O Lord , oh heare the voyce , wherwith I pray & mone . O Lord my God thou onely art , the strength that saueth mee : My head in day of battle hath , bene couerd stil by thee . Let not O Lord the wycked haue , the end of his desyre : Performe not hys wycked thought least , with pride be set on fire . Of them that compas me about , the chiefest of them al : Lord let the mischief of their lippes , vpon themselues befal . Let coales fal on them , let hym cast them in consuming flame , and in depe pits , so as they may , not rise out of the same . For no backbiter shal on earth , be set in stable plight : and euil to destruction stil , shal hunt the cruel wyght . I know the Lord th afflicted wyl reuenge , and iudge the poore : The iust shal prayse thy name , iust shal , dwel with thee euermore .
Domine clamaui . psalme .cxli. N

Dauid beyng greuously persecuted vnder Saule , onely flyeth vnto God to bane succour , desiryng hym to bridle his affections , that he may patiently abyde , til god take vengeaunce of hys enemies .

O Lord vpon thee do I cal , Lord hast thee vnto me : and harken Lord vnto my voyce , when I do cry to thee . 2 As insence let my prayers be , directed in thine eyes , & the vplifting of my handes , as euenyng sacrifice .

My Lord for guiding of my mouth , set thou a watch before : and also of my mouing lips , O Lord kepe thou the dore . That I should wicked works commit , inclyne thou not my hart : With il men of their delicates , Lord let me eat no part . But let the righteous smite me Lord , for that is good for me : Let hym reproue me , and the same , a precious oyle shal be . Such smityng shal not breake my hed , the tyme shal shortly fal : when I shal in their misery , make prayers for them al. Then when in stony places down , their iudges shal be cast : Then shal they heare my words , for them they haue a pleasaunt tast . Our bones about the graues mouth , lo scattred are they found : as he that heweth wood , or he , that diggeth vp the ground . But O my Lord my God , myne eyes do looke vp vnto thee : In thee is al my trust , let not , my soule forsaken hee . Which they haue layd to catch me in , Lord keepe me from the snare : and from the suttle grennes of them , that wycked workers are . The wicked into theyr own nets , together let them fal , while I do by thy helpe escape , the daungers of them al.
Voce mea ad . Psalme . Cxlij . N.

Dauid neither ast onied with feare , nor caried with anger , nor forced by desperation , would kil Saule , but with a quiet mind , directed his earnest prayer vnto God who did preserue him .

Sing this as the .14 . psalme . BEfore the Lord God with my voyce , I did send out my cry : and with my streamed voice vnto the Lord God prayed I. My meditation in his sight , to poure I did not spare , and in the presence of the Lord , my trouble did declare . Although perplexed were my spirit , my path was knowen to thee : In way where I did walke , a snare they slyly layd for mee . I lookt & vewd on my right hand , but none there would me know , al refuge fayled me , and for my soule none cared tho . Then cried I Lord to thee & sayd , my hope thou onely art , Thou in the land of lyuing art , my portion and my part . Harke to my cry , for I am brought ful low : deliuer me From them that do me persecute , for me to strong they be . That I may prayse thy name , my soule , from prison Lord bring out , when thou art good to me the iust , shal prease me round about .
Domine exaudi . Psalme . Cxliij . N.

An earnest prayer for remission of sinnes , acknowledging that the enemies did cruelly persecute him by Gods iust iudgement . He desireth to be restored to grace , to be gouerned by his holy spirit , that he may spend the rest of his life in the true feare and seruice of God .

Syng this as the .141 Psalme . LOrd heare my prayer , harke the plaint that I do make to thee : Lord in thy natiue truth , and in thy iustice aunswer mee . In iudgement with thy seruaunt Lord , oh enter not at al : For iustified be in thy sight , not one that liueth shal . The enmy hath pursued my soule , my life to ground hath throwne , and layd me in the dark , like them , that dead are long agone . Within me in perplexitie , was my accombred spirit , and in me was a troubled hart , amased and afflight . Yet I record time past , in al thy workes I meditate : yea in the workes I meditate , that thy hands haue creat . To thee O Lord my God , loe I do stretch my crauing hands , My soule desireth after thee , as do the thirsty lands . Heare me with spede , my spirit doth faile , hide not thy face me fro , Els shal I be like them that down , into the pit to go . Let me thy louing kindnes in , the morning heare & know , For in thee is my trust , shew me the way that I shal got . For I lift vp my soule to thee , O Lord deliuer mee : From al mine enemies , for I haue hidden me with thee . Teach me to do thy wil , for thou , thou art my God I say : Let thy good spirit vnto the land , of mercy me conuey . For thy names sake with quikning grace , a liue do thou me make , and out of trouble bring my soule , euen for thy iustice sake . And for thy mercy slay my foes , O Lord destroy them al , That do oppresse my soule , for I thy seruaunt am , and shal .
Benedictus dominuus . Psalme . Cxliiij . N.

Dauid prayseth the Lord with great affection & humility for his kingdom restored , & for his victories obtained , yet calling for helpe , & the destruction of the wicked ●promising to acknowledge the same with songs of prayses , & declareth wherin the felicity of any people consisteth .

Syng this as the .141 Psalme . BLest be the Lord my strength that doth , instruct my hand to fight The Lord that doth my fingers frame , to battel by his might . He is my goodnes for t and tower , deliuerer and shield : In him I trust my people he , subdues to me to yeld . O Lord what thing is man , that him , thou holdest so in price ? Or son of man that vpon him , thou thinkest in such wise ? Man is but like to vanity , so pas his dayes to end : As fleting shade . Bow down O Lord , thy heauens & discend . The mountaines touch , & they shal smoke , cast forth thy lightning flame , And scatter them , thine arrowes shote , consume them with the same . Send down thy hand euen from aboue , O Lord deliuer mee , Take me from waters great , from hand of straungers make me free . Whose subtle mouth of vanity , and fondnes doth entreat , and their right hand is a right hand , of falshod and deceit . A new song I wil syng O God , and singing wil I bee , On viole and on instrument , ten stringed vnto thee . Euen he it is that onely geues , deliueraunce to kings , Vnto his seruant Dauid helpe , from hurtful sword he bryngs . From straungers hand me saue & sheld , whose mouth talkes vanity . and their right hand is a right hand , of guile and suttelty . That our sonnes may be as the plants , whom growing youth doth reare : Our daughters as carued cornerstones , like to a palace fayre . Our corners ful , and plenty may , with sondry sortes be found , Our shepe bring thousands , in our strets , ten thousands may abound . Our Oxen be to labor strong , that none do vs inuade : There be no going out , no cry , within our stretes be made . The people blessed are that with , such blessings are so stord : yea blessed al the people are , whose God is God the Lord .
Exaltabo te deus . Psalme . Cxlv. N.

This Psalme was made when the kingdome of Dauid florished . Wherein he describeth the wonderful prouidence of God , as well in gouernyng man , as in preseruyng all the rest of his creatures . He prayseth God for his iustice & mercy , but specially for his louyng kindnes toward those that cal vpon him , that feare him and loue hym .

THee wil I laud my God and kyng , & blesse thy name for aye : 2 For euer wil I prayse thy name and blesse the day by day . 3 Great is the Lord most worthy prayse , hys greatnes none can reach , 4 From race to race they shal thy workes prayse and thy power preach .

I of thy glorious maiestie , the beauty wil record , and meditate vpon thy workes , most wonderful , O Lord . And they shal of thy power , and of thy feareful actes declare , and I to publish al abrod , thy greatnes wil not spare . And they into the mention shal , breake of thy goodnes great : and I aloud thy righteousnes , in singing shal repeat . The Lord our God is gratious , and merciful also : Of great abounding mercy and to anger he is slow . Yea good to al , and al his workes , his mercy doth excede : Lo al thy works do praise thee lord , & doe thy honor spred Thy saints do blesse thee & they do , thy kingdomes glory shew : And blase thy power , to cause the sonnes of men his power to know . And of his mighty kingdome eke , to spread the glorious praise : Thy kingdome Lord a kingdome is , that doth endure alwayes . And thy dominion through ech age , endures without decay : The Lord vpholdeth them that fal , the sliding he doth stay . The eyes of al do wayt on thee , thou doost them al releue : and thou to ech suffising foode , in season due doost geue . Thou openest thy plentuous hand , and bounteously doost fil , al things whatsoeuer doth lyue , with gifts of thy good wil. The Lord is iust in al his wayes , his workes are holy al : Nere al he his that cal on him , in truth that on him cal . He the desires which they require , that feare him wil fulfil : and he wil heare them when they cry , & saue them al he wil. The Lord preserues al those to him , that bear a louing hart : But he them al that wicked are , wil vtterly subuert . My thankful mouth shal gladly speake , the praises of the Lord , al flesh to prayse his holy name , for euer shal accord .
Lauda anima mea . Psalme . Cxlvi . I. H.

Dauid shewing the great desire , he had to prayse God , teacheth that none should put theyr trust in men , but in God alone : who is almighty and deliuereth th afflicted , nourisheth the poore , setteth prisoners at libertie , comforteth the satherles , widowes , and the straungers , and rangneth kyng for euer .

Sing this as the .2 137 Psalme . MY soule prayse thou the Lord alwayes , my God I wil confes : While breath & life prolong my daies , my tong no time shal cease Trust not in worldly princes then , though they abound in wealth : Nor in the sonnes of mortal men , in whom there is no health . For why their breath doth sone depart , to earth anone they fal : and then the counsels of theyr hart , decay and perish al. O happy is that man , I say , whom Iacobs God doth ayde : and he whose hope doth not decay , but on the Lord is stayd . Which made the earth & waters depe , the heauens hye wythal , which doth his word and promise kepe , in truth and euer shal . With right alwayes doth he procede , for such as suffer wrong , The poore and hungry he doth fede , and lose the fetters strong . The Lord doth send the blind theyr sight , the lame to lims restore : The Lord I say , doth loue the right , and iust man euermore . He doth defend the fatherles , the straungers sad in hart . And quyt the widow from distres , & il mens wayes subuert . Thy Lord and God eternally , O Sion stil shal rayne , In tyme of al posterity , for euer to remayne .
Laudate dominum . Psalme . Cxlvii . N.

The Prophet prayseth the bounty , wisedome , power , suffice and prouidence of God vpon al his creatures . But specially vpon his Church , which he gathereth together after their dispersion , declaring his word , & iudgement so vnto them , as he hath done to no other people .

PRaise ye the Lord , for it is good vnto our God to syng : For it is pleasaunt and to prayse , it is a comely thing . 2 The Lord his own Ierusalem , he buildeth vp alone , and the disperst of Israel , doth gather into one .

He heales the broken in their hart , theyr sore vp doth he bynd : He counts the number of the starres , & names them in their kind . Great is our Lord great is his power , his wisedome infinit . The Lord releues the meke , & throwes to ground the wicked wight . Sing vnto God the Lord with prayse , vnto the Lord reioyce : and to our God vpon the harpe , aduaunce your singing voyce . He couers heauen with cloudes , & for the earth prepareth rayne : and on the mountaines he doth make , the gras to grow agayne . He geues to beastes theyr foode , & to young rauens when they cry : His pleasure not in strength of horse , nor in mans legs doth ly . But in al those that feare the Lord , the Lord hath hys delight , and such as do attend vpon , his mercies shyning light . O prayse thy Lord Ierusalem , thy God O Sion prayse : For he the barres hath forged strong , wherwith thy gate he stayes . Thy children he hath blest in the● , and in thy borders he : Doth settle peace , & with the flower , of wheat he filleth thee . And his commaundement vpon , the earth he sendeth out , and eke the word with spedy course , & swyftly run about . He geueth snow like wol , hore frost , like ashes doth he spred Like morsels casts hys ise therof , the cold who can abide ? He sendeth forth his mighty word , and melteth them agayn , His wind he makes to blow , & then , the waters flow amayn : The doctrine of his holy word , to Iacob doth he shew , his statutes & his iudgments he , geues Israel to know . With euery nation hath he not , so dealt , nor they haue knowne , his secret iudgements , ye therfore , prayse ye the Lord alone .
Laudate dominum . Psalme . Cxlviij . I. P.

He prouoketh al creatures to prayse the Lord in heauen , in earth , & in all places , specially for the power that he hath geuen to his people Israel , whom he hath taken so nere vnto hym .

GEuelaud vnto the Lord , from heauen , that is so hye : Praise him in dede and word , Aboue the starry skie . And also ye , his angels al , armies royal prayse him with glee .

Prayse him both mone & sunne , Which are so cleare and bright , The same in you be done He glistring stars of light , And eke no les , He heauens fayre , And cloudes of the ayre , His laud expresse . For at his word they were , Al formed as we se : At his voyce did appere Al things in theyr degre Which he set fast To them he made A law and trade For ay to last . Extol and prayse Gods name , In earth ye Dragons fel Al depe do ye the same , For it becommeth you wel Him magnify Fyre , hayle I se Snow , And stormes that blow At hys decree . The hils and mountaynes al , And trees that fruteful are : The Ceders great and tal : His worthy prayse declare . Beastes and cattel Hea birdes flying And wormes crepyng That on earth dwel . Al kynges both more and les , With al theyr pompous trayne , Princes and al Iudges , That in the world remayne Exalte hys name . Yong men and maydes Old men and babes , Do ye the same . For his name shal we proue , To be most excellent Whose prayse is farre aboue The earth and firmament . For sure he shal Exalte with blisse , The borne of hys And helpe them al His Saints al shal forth tel His prayse and worthynes The children of Israel , Ech one both more and les . And also they , That with good wil His wordes fulfil , And hym obey .
Cantate dominum . Psalme . Cxlix . N.

An exhortation to the Churche to prayse the Lord for his victory and conquest that he geueth his saintes agaynst all mans power .

SIng ye vnto the Lord our God , a new reioysing song , and let the prayse of him be herd , his holy saints among . Let Israel reioyce , in hím , that made him of nothing : And let the sede of Sion eke , be ioyful in theyr kyng . Let them sound prayse with voyce of flute , vnto his holy name : and with the timbrel and the harpe , sing prayses of the same . For why the Lord his pleasure al , hath in his people set : and by deliueraunce he wil rayse , the meke to glory great . With glory and with honor now , let al the saintes reioyce : and now aloud vpon their beds , aduaunce their singing voyce . And in their mouthes let be the actes , of God the mighty Lord : And in their handes eke let them beare , a double edged sword . To plague the Heathen & correct , the people with their handes . To bynd theyr stately kings in chaines , their Lordes in yron bandes . To execute on them the dome , that written is before : This honor al his saints shal haue , prayse ye the Lord therfore .
Laudate dominum . Psalme . CL. N.

An exhortation to prayse the Lord without sease by all maner of wayes , for all his mighty and wonderfull workes .

YElde vnto God the mighty Lord , prayse in his sanctuarye : And prayse him in the firmament , the shewes his power on hye . Aduaunce his name and prayse him , in his mighty actes alwayes : according to his excellency , of greatnes geue him prayse . His prayses with the princely noyse , of sounding trompet blow : Prayse him vpon the viole and , vpon the harpe also . Prayse him with timbrel and with flute , orgaines and virginals : With sounding cimbals praise ye him , praise him with loud cimbals . What euer hath the benefite , of breathing praise the Lord : To prayse the name of God the Lord , agree with one accord .
The ende of the Psalmes of Dauid in metre .
An exhortation vnto the prayse of God , to be song before Mornyng Prayer . T. Becon . Syng this an the .100 Psalme . PRayse the Lord , O ye Gentils al , which hath brought you into his lyght , O praise him al people mortal , as it is most worthy & right . For he is ful determined , on vs to poure out his mercy : And the Lordes truth be ye assured , abideth perpetually : Glory be to God the father , and to Iesus Christ his true sonne : With the holy Ghost in like maner , now and at euery season .
An exhortation vnto the prayse of God to be song before Euening prayer . T. Be. BEhold now geue hede such as be , the Lordes seruaunts faithful and true , Come praise the Lord euery degree , with such songs as to him are due . O ye that stand in the Lordes house , euen in our own Gods mansion : Praise ye the Lord so bounteous , which worketh our saluation . Lift vp your hands in his holy place , yea & that in the time of night : Praise the Lord , which geueth al grace , for he is a Lord of great might : Then shal the Lord out of Sion , which made heauen & earth by his power : Geue to you , & your nation , his blessing , mercy and fauour . Glory be to God the father &c.
The .x. Commaundementes of almighty God .

Exodus .xx. W. W.

AEtend my people and geue eare , of ferly thyngs I wil thee tel : see that my wordes in mynde thou beare , and to my preceptes listen wel .

I am thy Soueraine Lord and God , Which haue thee brought from careful thral And eke reclaimed from Pharos rod , Make thee no Gods on them to cal . Nor facioned forme of any thing , In heauen , or earth to worship it : For I thy God by reuengyng , With greuous plagues this sinne wil smit . Take not in vayne his holy name , ❧ Abuse it not after thy wil : For so thou might sone purchase blame , And in his wrath he would thee spil . The Lord from worke the seuenth day cest , And brought al things to perfect end : So thou and thyne that day take rest , That to Gods hestes ye may attend . ❧ Vnto thy parentes honor geue , As Gods commaundements do pretend , That thou long dayes , and good mayest lyue , In earth , where God a place doth lend . Beware of murder , and cruel hate , Al filthy fornication feare . Se thou steale not in any rate . False witnes agaynst no man beare . Thy neighbours house wish not to haue , ❧ His wife , or ought that he calth myne His field , his Oxe , his Asse , his slaue , Or any thing which is not thine .
A Prayer . Thy spirit of grace graunt vs ( O Lord ) To kepe these lawes our hartes restore And cause vs al with one accord To magnify the name therfore . For of our selues no strength we haue , To kepe these lawes after thy wil : Thy myght therfore ( O Christ ) we craue , That we in thee may them fulfil Lord for thy names sake graunt vs this , Thou art our strength , oh Sauiour Christ : Of thee to spede , how should we mis , In whom our treasure doth consist . ❧ To thee for euermore be prayse , With thy father in respect : and with thy holy spirit alwayes , The comforter of thyne elect .
The Lordes Prayer . D. Cox .

OVr father which in heauen art . And makst vs al one brotherhod , to cal vpon thee with one hart . Our heauenly father and our God : graunt we pray not with lips alone , but with the harts depe sigh and grone .

Thy blessed name be sanctified , Thy holy word mought vs inflame In holy lyfe for to abyde , To magnifie thy holy name . From al errours defend and kepe , The litle flocke of thy poore shepe . ❧ Thy kingdome come euen at this houre , and henceforth euerlastyngly : Thine holy ghost into vs poure : With all his giftes most plenteously , From Sathans rage and filthy band , Defend vs with thy mighty hand . Thy wil be done with diligence , Like as in heauen in earth also : In trouble graunt vs pacience , Thee to obey in wealth and wo , Let not flesh , bloud , or any il , Preuayle agaynst thy holy wil. ❧ Geue vs this day our dayly bread , And al other good giftes of thyne , Kepe vs from warre and from bloudshed : Also from sicknes , dearth and pine , That we may lyue in quietnes , Without al gredy carefulnes . Forgeue vs our offences al , Releue our careful conscience , ❧ As we forgeue both great and smal Which vnto vs haue done offence Prepare vs Lord for to serue thee In perfect loue and vnity . O Lord into temptation , Lead vs not when the fiend doth rage , To withstand his inuasion , Geue power and strength to euery age . ❧ Arme and make strong thy feble host With faith and with thy holy ghost . O Lord from euel deliuer vs , The dayes and tymes are daungerous From euerlastyng death saue vs , And in our last nede comfort vs , A blessed end to vs bequeth Into thy handes our soules receyue . ❧ For thou ( O Lord ) art kyng of kyngs And thou hast power ouer al Thy glory shineth in al thyngs : In the wyde world vniuersal . Amen , let it be done ( O Lord ) That we haue prayd with one accord .
The .xii. Articles of the Christian Faith .

AL my belief , and confidence , Is in the Lord of might , the father which al things hath made the day and eke the night , the heauens & the firmament , and also many a starre , the earth : and al that is therin , which passe mans reason far .

And in like maner I beleue , in Christ our Lord his sonne : Coequal with the deitie , and man in flesh and bone . Conceiued by the holy ghost , his word doth me assure : and of his mother Mary borne , yet she a Virgin pure . Because mankind to Sathan was , for sinne in bond and thral , He came and offred vp him selfe , to death to saue vs al. And suffring most greuous payne , then Pilate being iudge : Was crucified on the cros , and therat did not grudge . And so he died in the flesh , but quickned in the spirite , His body then was buried , as is our vse and rite . His spirit did after this descend , into the lower parts , To them the long in darknes wer , the true light of their harts . And in the thyrd day of his death , he rose to life agayne : To th end he might be glorified , out of al grief and payne . Ascendyng to the heauens hye , to fit in glory stil : On Gods right hand , his father deare , according to his wil. Vntil the day of iudgment come , when he shal come agayne : With angels power , yet of that day , we al be vncertayn . To iudge al people rightuously , whom he hath dearely bought , The liuing & the dead also , which he hath made of nought . And in the holy spirit of God , my faith to satisfy : The third person in Trinity , beleue I stedfastly . The holy & catholike church , that gods word doth maintaine : and holy scripture doth alow , which Sathan doth disdain . And also I do trust to haue , by Iesu Christ his death : Release and pardon of my sinnes , and that onely by faith . What time al flesh shal rise again , before the Lord of might : and see him with their bodely eies , which now do geue them light . And then shal Christ our fauior , the shepe and Goates deuyde : and geue life euerlastingly , to those whom he hath tryde . Which is the realme celestial , in glory for to rest : With al the holy company , of saints and Angels bleft . Which serue the Lord omnipotent , obediently eche houre : To whome be al dominion , and prayse for euermore .
A prayer vnto the holy Ghost to be song before the Sermon . Syng this as the . 11● Psalme . COme holy sprite the god of might , comforter of vs al : teach vs to know thy word aright , that we do neuer fal . O holy Ghost visite our coast , defend vs with thy shield Against al sinne and wickednes , Lord help vs win the field . Lord kepe our Quene & her counsel , & geue them wil and might To perseuere in thy gospel , which can put sinne to flyght . O Lord that geuest thy holy word , send preachers plentuously : That in the same we may accord , and therin lyue and dy . O holy sprite direct aright , the preachers of thy word : that thou by them maist cut down sin , as it were with a sword . Depart not from those pastors pure , but ayd them at al nede : which breake to vs the bread of life , wher on our soules do fede O blessed spirit of truth kepe vs , in peace and vnitie : Kepe vs from sectes and errours al , and from al papistry . Conuert al those that are our foes , and bring them to thy lyght : that they and we may al agree , and prayse thee day & night . O Lord increase our faith in vs , and loue so to abound : that man & wife be void of strife , & neighbours about vs round . In our time geue thy peace O Lord , to nations far & nye : and teach them al thy holy word , that we may sing to thee . All Glory to the Trinitie , that is of myghtes most : The lyuing Father and the Sonne , and eke the holy Ghost . As it hath bene in al the tyme , that hath bene heretofore : As it is now and so shal be , hence forth for euermore .
Da pacem Domine . E. G.

GEue peace in these our dayes O Lord , great daungers are now at hand , thine enemies with one accord , Christes name in euery land : seeke to deface , roote out and race , thy true ryght worshyp in dede , be thou the stay , Lord we thee pray , thou helpst alone in all nede .

Geue vs that peace which we do lacke , Through misbelief and il life : Thy word to offer thou doost not slacke , Which we vnkindly gainstriue . With fyre and sword , this healthfull word . Some persecute and oppresse : Some with the mouth , confes the truth , Without sincere godlines . Geue peace and vs thy spirite down send , With grief and repentaunce true : Do pearce our harts our lyues to amend , And by fayth Christ renue . That feare and dread , warre and bloudshed . Through thy swete mercy and grace : May from vs slyde , thy truth may byde , And shyne in euery place .
The complaint of a Synner who craueth of Christ to be kept vnder hys mercy .

WHere rightuousnes doth say , Lord for my sinful part : in wrath thou shouldst me pay , vengeaunce for my desert : I can it not deny , but nedes I must confes , how that continually , thy lawes I do transgres : thy lawes I do transgres .

But if it be thy wil , with synners to contend : Then all thy flock shal spil , and be lost without end For who lyueth here so ryght , that rightly he can say : He synneth not in thy sight , full oft and euery day ? Thy Scripture plain telth me , the rightuous man offendeth seuen times a day to thee , wheron thy wrath dependeth . So that the rightous man , doth walk in no such path But he falth now or than , in daunger of thy wrath . Then since the case so standes , that euen the man rightwise : Faith oft in sinful bands , wherby thy wrath may rise . Lord I that am vniust , and rightuousnes none haue : Whereto then shal I trust , my sinful soule to saue . But truly to that post , whereto I cleaue and shal : Which is thy mercy most , Lord let thy mercy fal . And mitigate thy moode , or els we perish al : The pryce of this thy bloud , wherin mercy I cal . Thy scripture doth declare , no drop of bloud in thee : but that thou didst not spare , to shed ech drop for mee Now let those drops most swete , so moist my hart so dry that I with sin replete , may liue , and sin may dye . That beyng mortifye , this sinne of mine in mee I may be sanctified , by grace of thyne in thee . So that I neuer fal , into such mortal sinne : That my foes infernal , reioyce my death therin . But vouchsafe me to kepe , from those infernal foes : and from that lake so depe , wheras no mercy growes And I shal sing the songs , confirmed with the iust : That vnto thee belongs , which art my onely trust .
The Lamentation .

Through perfect repentance the sinner hath a sure trust in god that his sinnes shal be washed away in Christes bloud .

O Lord in thee is al my trust , geue eare vnto my woful cry , refuse me not that am vniust , but bowing down thy heauenly eye , behold how I doo stil lament , my synnes wherin I doo offend : O Lord for them shall I be shent , syth thee to please I doo intend ?

No no , not so thy wil is bent , To deale with sinners in thyne ire : But when in hart they shal repent , thou grauntst with spede their iust desire To thee therfore stil shal I cry , To wash away my sinful cryme : Thy bloud O Lord is not yet dry , But that it may help me in time . Hast thee O Lord , hast thee I say , To poure on me the gifts on grace : That when this life must flit away , In heauen with thee I may haue place . Where thou doost raigne eternally , with god which once did down thee send Where angels sing continually , To thee be prayse world without end .
A thankes geuyng after the receiuyng of the Lordes supper . Syng this as the .37 . Psalme . THe Lord be thanked for his gifts and mercy euermore : that he doth shew vnto his saints , to him be laud therfore . Our tonges cannot so prayse the Lord , as he doth right deserue : Our hartes cannot of hym so thynke , as he doth vs preserue His benefites they be so great , to vs that be but synne : That at our hands for recompence , there is no hope to win . O synful flesh that thou shouldst haue , such mercies of the Lord : Thou doost deserue more worthely , of hym to be abhord . Nought els but sinne and wretchednes , doth rest within our harts : And stubburnly against the Lord , we daily play our parts . The sunne aboue in firmament , that is to vs a light : Doth shew it self more cleane & pure , then we be in hys syght . The heauens aboue and al therin , more holy are then we : They serue the Lord in their estate , ech one in his degree . They do not stryue for mastership , nor flacke their office set : but feare the Lord and do his wil , hate is to them no let . Also the earth and al therin , of God it is in aw : It doth obserue the formers wil , by skilful natures law . The sea and al that is therin , doth bend when God doth beck The sprites beneth do tremble al , & feare his wrathful check . But we alas for whom al these , were made them for to rule : Do not so know or loue the Lord , as doth the Oxe or mult . A saw he gaue for vs to know , what was his holy wil : He would vs good , but we would not , auoid the thyng is il . Not one of vs that seeketh out , the Lord of lyfe to please : Nor do the thing that might vs ioyne , our Christ & quiet ease . Thus we are al his enemies , we can it not deny : and he agayn of his good wil , would not that we should dy Therfore when remedy was none , to bryng vs vnto lyfe : the sonne of God our flesh he toke , to mend our mortal strife . And al the law of God our Lord , he dyd it ful obey : and for our sins vpon the crosse , hys bloud our dets did pay And that we should not yet forget , what good he to vs wrought A sygne he left our eyes to tel , that he our bodies bought . In bread & wyne here visible , vnto thine eyes and tast : his mercies great thou maist record , if that his sprite thou hast . As once the corn did liue & grow , and was cut down with sithe and threshed out with many stripes , out from his husk to driue And as the mil with violence , did teare it out so smal : and made it lyke to earthly dust , not sparyng it at al. And as the ouen with fyre whote , did close it vp in heat : and al this done that I haue said , that it should be our meat So was the Lord in his ripe age , cut down by cruel death : his soule he gaue in torments great , & yelded vp his breath . Because that he to vs might be , an euerlastyng bread : with much reproch and trouble great , on earth his life he led And as the grapes in pleasant tyme , are pressed very sore : and plucked down when thei be ripe , not let to grow no more Because the iuyse that in them is , as comfortable drinke : He might receiue & ioyful be , when sorowes make vs shrink So christes bloud out pressed was , with nayles & eke with speare : The iuise wherof doth saue al those , that rightly do him feare . And as the cornes by vnitie , into one loafe is knit : So is the Lord and his whole church , though he in heauen sit . As many grapes make but one wyne , so should we be but one , In fayth and loue , in Christ aboue , and vnto Christ alone . Leading a lyfe without all stryfe , in quiet rest and peace : From enuy and from malice both , our hartes and tonges to cease . Which if we do , then shal we shew , that we his chosen be : By faith in him to lead a lyfe , as alwayes willed he . And that we may so do in dede , God send vs al his grace : Then after death we shal be sure , with hym to haue a place .
Robert Wisedome .

PReserue vs Lord by thy dere word , from Turk and Pope defend vs Lord , which both would thrust out of his throne , our Lord Iesus Christ thy deare sonne .

Lord Iesus Christ shew forth thy might , That thou art Lord of Lordes by ryght : Thy poore afflicted flock defend , That they may prayse thee without end . God holy Ghost our comfortor , ❧ Be our Patrone , help , and succor : Geue vs one mind , and perfect peace , All gifts of grace in vs encrease . Thou liuing God , in persons three , Thy name be praysed in vnitie . In all our nede so vs defend : That we may praise thee , world without end .
A forme of Prayer to be vsed in priuate houses , euery morning and euenyng . Mornyng prayer .

ALmighty God & most merciful father , we do not present our selues here before thy maiesty , trusting in our owne merites or worthines , but in thy manifold mercies , which hast promised to heare our prayers , & graunt our requests , which we shal make to thee in the name of thy beloued son Iesus Christ our Lord : who hath also commaunded vs to assemble our selues together in his name , with ful assurance that he wil not onely be amongst vs , but also be our mediator and aduocate towards thy maiestie , that we may obtayne all thinges which shal seme expedient to thy blessed wil for our necessities : therfore we besech thee most merciful Father , to turne thy louyng countenance towardes vs , and impute not vnto vs our manifold sinnes and offences , wherby we iustly deserue thy wrath & sharp punishment , but rather receyue vs to thy mercye for Iesus Christes sake , accepting his death and passion as a iust recompence for all our offences , in whom onely thou art pleased , and through whom thou canst not be offended with vs . And seyng that of thy great mercies we haue quietly passed this nyght , graunt ( O heauenly Father ) that we may bestow this day wholy in thy seruice , so that al our thoughts words , and dedes , may redound to the glory of thy name , and good ensample to al men , who seyng our good workes , may glorify thee our heauenly father . And for as much as of thy mere fauour and ●oue , thou hast not onely created vs to thyne own similitude and lykenes , but also hast chosen vs to be heyres with thy deare Sonne Iesus Christ of that immortal kingdom which thou preparedst for vs before the beginning of the world , we besech thee to encrease our faith & knowledge , and to lighten our harts with thy holy sprite , that we may in the mean tyme , liue in godly conuersation and integrity of lyfe , knowyng that Idolaters , adulterers , couetous men , contentious persons , drunkards , gluttons , and such like , shal not inherite the kingdom of God .

And because thou hast commaunded vs to pray one for an other , we do not onely make request ( O Lord ) for our selues , and them that thou hast already called to the true vnderdandyng of thy heauenlye wil : but for all people & nations of the world , who as they know by thy wonderful workes , that thou art God ouer al : so they may be instructed by thy holy spirit , to beleue in thee theyr onely Sauiour & redemer . But for as much as they cannot beleue except they heare , nor cannot heare , but by preachyng , and none can preache except they be sent : therfore ( O Lord ) rayse vp faithful distributers of thy misteries , who settyng apart al worldly respects , may both in their lyfe & doctrine onely seeke thy glory . Contrarily confound Sathan , Antichrist , with all hyrelinges , whome thou hast already cast of into a reprobate sence , that they may not by sectes , schismes , heresies , and errours , disquiete thy little flocke . And because ( O Lord ) we be fallen into the latter dayes and daungerous tymes , wherein ignoraunce hath gotten the vpper hand , and Sathan by his ministers seke by all meanes to quenche the light of thy Gospell , we besech thee to maintayne thy cause against those rauenyng wolues , and strengthen al thy seruants whom they keepe in prison and bondage . Let not thy long suffryng be an occasion , eyther to encrease their tiranny , or to discourage thy children , neyther yet let our synnes and wickednes be a hynderaunce to thy mercies , but with speede ( O Lord ) consider these great miseries . For thy people Israell many tymes by their synnes prouoked thyne anger , and thou punishedst them by thy iust iudgement , yet thoughe theyr synnes were neuer so greuous , if they once returned from theyr iniquity , thou receyuedst them to mercy . We therefore most wretched synners , be wayle our manifolde synnes , and earnestly repent vs for our former wyckednes and vngodly behauiour towardes thee : and where as we cannot of our selues purchase thy pardon , yet we humbly besech thee for Iesus Christes sake , to shew thy mercies vpon vs , and receyue vs againe to thy fauour . Graunt vs dere father these our requests and al other thynges necessary for vs , and thy whole church according to thy promise in Iesus Christ our lord . In whose name we besech thee as he hath taught vs , saying . Our father . &c.

A prayer to be sayd before meales .

ALl thynges depend vppon thy prouidence ( O Lord ) to receyue at thy hands due sustenance in time conuenient , thou geuest to them and they gather it , thou openest thy hande , and they are satisfied with al good things . O heauenly father which art the fountayne & ful treasure of al goodnes , we beseche thee to shew thy mercies vpon vs thy children , & sanctify these gyfts which we receyue of thy mercifull liberality , graunt vs grace to vse them soberly and purely accordyng to thy blessed wyll , so that hereby we maye acknowledge thee to bee the author and geuer of all good things , and aboue al , that we may remember continually , to seeke the spirituall fo●●e of thy worde , wherwith our soules may be nourished euerlastingly , through our sauior Christ : who is the true bread of life , which came down from heauen , of whom whosoeuer eateth , shal liue for euer , and raigne with him in glory world without end So be it .

A thankes geuyng after meales .

LEt all nations magnify the Lord , let all people reioyce , in praysing and extollyng hys great mercies . For his fatherly kyndnes is plentifully shewd forth vpon vs , and the truth of his promise endureth for euer .

We render thankes vnto thee ( O Lorde God ) for the manifolde benefites , which we continually receiue at thy bountiful hand , not onely for that it hath pleased thee to frede vs , in this present lyfe , geuyng vnto vs all thinges necessary for the same : but especially because thou hast of thy free mercies fashioned vs a new , into an assured hope of a far better lyfe , the which thou hast declared vnto vs by thy holy Gospell . Therfore we humbly besech thee ( O heauenly father ) that thou wilte not suffer our affections to bee so intangled or rooted in these earthly and corruptible thyngs , but that we may alwayes haue our myndes dyrected to thee on high , continually watchyng for the commyng of our Lord and Sauiour Christ , what time he shal appeare for our ful redemption . To whome with thee and the holy Ghost , be all honour and glory , for euer and euer . So be it .

Another thankes geuyng before meales .

ETernall and euerlyuing God , Father of our Lorde Iesus Christ , who of thy most singular loue whiche thou bearest to mankynde , hast appointed to his sustenaunce , not onely the frutes of the earth , but also the foules of the ayre , the beastes of the earth , and fishes of the sea , and hast commaunded thy benefits to be receyued , as from thy handes with thanks geuing , assuring thy children by the mouth of thy Apostle , that to the cleane al things are cleane , as the creatures which be sanctif●d by thy word & by prayer : graunt vnto vs so moderately to vse these thy giftes present , that the bodies being refreshed , the soules may be more able to procede in all good workes , to the prayse of thy holy name , through Iesus Christe our Lord . So be it .

Our Father which art in heauen . &c.

Another .

THe eyes of all things do looke vp and trust in thee ( O Lord ) thou geuest them meat in due season , thou openest thy hande , and fillest with thy blessing euery liuing creature : good Lord blesse vs and al thy gifts , which we receiue of thy large liberality , through Iesus Christ our Lord . So be it . Our father . &c.

Another thankes geuing after meat .

GLory , praise , & honor be vnto thee , most mercifull and omnipotent father , who of thine infinite goodnes , hast created man to to thine owne image and similitude : who also hast fed , and daily fedest of thy most bountiful hand all liuing creatures : graunt vnto vs , that as thou hast nourished these our mortal bodies with corporal foode , so thou wouldest replenishe our soules wyth the perfect knowledge of the liuely word of thy beloued sonne Iesus , to whom be praise , glory and honor for euer . So be it .

God saue the church vniuersal , our Quene and Realme : God confort all them that be comfortles . Lord increase our faith . O Lorde for Christ thy sonnes sake , be merciful to the common wealthes , where thy Gospel is truely preached , and harbor graunted to the afflicted members of Christes body , and illuminate accordyng to thy good pleasure al nations with the brightnes of thy word . So be it .

Another .

THe God of glory and peace , who hath created , redemed , & presently fed vs , be blessed for euer and euer . So be it .

The God of all power , who hath called from death , that great pastor of the shepe , our Lord Iesus , comfort and defend the flock which he hath redemed by the bloud of the eternal testament , increase the number of true preachers : repres the rage of obstinate tirants , mitigate & lighten the harts of the ignorant , relieue the paynes of such as be afflicted , but especially of those that suffer for the testimony of his truth , & finally confound Sathan by the power of our lord Iesus Christ . Amen

Euening prayer .

O Lord God fatherr ●●●rlasting and ful of pitie , we acknowledge and confes , that we be not worthy to lift vp our eyes to heauen , muche les to present our selues before thy maiestye , wyth confidence that thou wilt heare our prayers , and graunte oure requestes , if we consider our owne deseruynges : for our consciences do accuse vs , and our synnes witnes against vs , and we knowe that thou art an vpright iudge , whiche doost not iustifye the synners and wycked men , but punishest the faults of al such as transgresse thy commaundementes . Yet moste mercifull father , since it hath pleased thee to commaunde vs to cal on thee in all our troubles and aduersities , promising euen then to help vs , when we fele our selues ( as it were ) swalowed vp of death & desperation , we vtterly renounce al worldly confidence , & flee to thy soueraign bountie , as our onely stay & refuge : beseching thee not to cal to remembraunce our manifold sinnes & wickednes , wherby we continually prouoke thy wrath and indignation against vs : neither our negligence and vnkindnes , which haue neyther worthely estemed , nor in our liues sufficiently expressed the swete comfort of thy gospel reueled vnto vs : but rather to accept the obedience and death of thy sonne Iesus Christ , who by offring vp his body in sacrifice once for all , hath made a sufficient recompence for all our synnes . Haue mercy therfore vppon vs ( O Lord ) and forgeue vs our offences . Teach vs by thy holy Spirite , that we may ryghtly waye them , and earnestly repent for the same . And so much the rather ( O Lord ) because that the reprobate and such as thou hast forsaken , cannot prayse thee , nor cal vpon thy name , but the repenting hart , the sorowful mynd , the conscience oppressed , hungring and thirsting for thy grace , shal euer set forth thy prayse and glory . And albeit we be but wormes and dust , yet thou art our creator , and we be the worke of thy hands : yea , thou art our father , and we thy children , thou art our shepeheard , and we thy flocke , thou art our redemer , and we the people whom thou hast bought : thou art our God , and we thyne inheritaunce . Correct vs not therfore in thyne anger ( O Lord ) neyther accordyng to our desertes punish vs , but mercifully chastice vs wyth a fatherly affection , that all the world may know , that at what tyme soeuer a synner doth repent hym of hys sinne from the bottome of his hart , thou wilt put away his wickednes out of thy remembraunce , as thou hast promised by thy holy Prophet .

Finally , for as much as it hath pleased thee to make the nyght for man to rest in , as thou hast ordayned hym the day to trauell , graunt ( O deare father ) that we may so take our bodily rest , that our soules may continually watch , for the tyme that our Lord Iesus Christ shal appeare for our deliueraunce out of this mortal lyfe , and in the mean season that we , not ouercomen by any fantasies , dreames , or other temptations , may fully set our myndes vpon thee , loue thee , feare thee , and rest in thee : furthermore , that our sleepe be not excessiue or ouer much after the insatiable desires of our flesh , but onely sufficient to content our weake nature , that we may be better disposed to lyue in all godly conuersation to the glory of thy holy name , and profite of our brethren So be it .

A Godly prayer to be sayd at al times .

HOnor and prayse , be geuen to thee ( O Lord God almighty ) most deare father of heauen for al thy mercies & louing kindnes shewed vnto vs , in that it hath pleased thy gratious goodnes frely and of thine owne accord , to elect and chose vs to saluation before the beginning of the world , and euen lyke continual thankes be geuen to thee for creating vs after thine own image , for redeming vs with the precious bloud of thy deare sonne , when we were vtterly lost , for sanctifying vs with thy holy spirit in the reuelation & knowledge of thy holy word , for helping and succoryng vs , in al our nedes and necessities , for sauing vs from al daungers of body & soule , for comforting vs so fatherly in al our tribulations , and persecutions , for sparing vs so long , and geuing vs so large a time of repentaunce . These benefites ( O most merciful father ) like as we knowledge to haue receiued them of thy onely goodnes , euen so we besech thee , for thy deare sonne Iesus Christes sake : to graunt vs alwayes thy holy spirit , wherby we may continually grow in thankfulnes towardes thee , to be led into al truth , and conforted in al our aduersities . O Lord , strengthen our faith , kindle it more in feruentnes & loue towardes thee ( & our neyghbours ) for thy sake . Suffer vs not most deare Father , to receyue thy word any more in vayne : but graunt vs alwayes the assistaunce of thy grace and holy spirit , that in hart word and dede we may sanctify and do worship to thy name . Helpe to amplifie and increase 〈…〉 and whatsoeuer thou sendest , we may be hartly wel content with thy good pleasure & wil : Let vs not lacke the thyng ( O Father ) without the which we can not serue thee , but blesse thou so al the workes of our handes , that we may haue sufficient , and not to be chargeable but rather helpeful vnto others : be merciful ( O Lord ) to our offences , & seing our det is great , which thou hast forgeuen vs in Iesus Christ , make vs to loue thee and our neighbours so much the more . Be thou our father , our captaine and defender : in al temptations hold thou vs by thy merciful hand , that we may be deliuered from al inconueniences , and end our liues in the sanctifying and honor of thy holy name through Iesu Christ our Lord and onely Sauiour . So be it . Let thy mighty hand & out stretched arme ( O Lord ) be stil our defence , thy mercy and louyng kindnes in Iesu Christ thy deare sonne our saluation , thy true an holy word our instruction , thy grace and holy spirit our comfort and consolation vnto the end and in the end . So be it .

O Lord increase our faith .
A Confession for al estates and times .

O Eternal God and most merciful father we confesse & acknowledge , here before thy diuine maiestie , that wear miserable sinners , conceiued and borne in sinne and iniquity , so that in vs there is no goodnes . For the flesh euermore rebelleth against the spirite , wherby we continually transgres thy holy precepts & commaundements , & so purchace to our selues through thy iust iudgement , death & damnation : Notwithstanding ( O heauenvly father ) for asmuch as we are displeased with our selues for the sinnes that we haue committed agaynst thee , & do vnfainedly repent vs of the same : we most humbly besech thee , for Iesus Christs sake , to shew thy mercy vpon vs , to forgeue vs al our sinnes , & to increase thy holy spirit in vs y● , we acknowledging from the botom of our harts , our own vnrighteousnes , may from henceforth not onely mortify our sinful lustes & affections , but also bring forth such frutes , as may be agreable to thy most blessed wil , not for the worthines therof , but for the merites of thy dearely beloued sonne Iesus Christ our onely sauiour , whom thou hast alredy geuen an oblation & offring for our sinnes : & for whose sake , we are certeinly perswaded , that thou wilt deny vs nothing , that we shal aske in his name , according to thy wil. For thy spirite doth assure our consciences , that thou art our merciful father , & so louest vs thy children through him , that nothing is able to remoue thy heauenvly grace & fauour from vs : to the thee therfore ( O father ) with the sonne and the holy ghost be al honor & glory world without end . So be it .

A Prayer to be said before a man begin his worke .

O Lord God most merciful father & Sauiour , seyng it hath pleased thee to commaund vs to traueil , that we may releue our nede : we besech thee of thy grace , so to blesse our labour , that thy blessing may extend vnto vs , without the which we are not able to continue : & that this great fauor may be a witnes vnto vs of thy bountifulnes & assistance , so that therby we may know the fatherly care that thou hast ouer vs . Moreouer , O Lord , we besech thee that thou wouldest strengthen vs with thine holy spirit , that we may faithfully trauail in our estate and vocation without fraude or deceit : and that we may indeuour our selues to folow thine holy ordinaunces , rather than to seke to satisfy our gredy affections or desire to gayne . And if it please thee , O Lord , to prosper our labour , geue vs a minde also to helpe them that haue nede , according to that abilitie that , thou of thy mercy shalt geue vs : and knowing that al good thinges come of thee , graunt that we may humble our selues to our neyghbours , and not by any meanes lift our selues vp aboue them , whiche haue not receyued so liberal a portion as of thy mercy thou hast geuen vnto vs . And if it please thee to trye and exercise vs by greater pouertye , and neede , then our fleshe woulde desire that thou wouldest , yet , O Lorde , graunte vs grace to knowe that thou wilt nourish vs continually through thy bountiful liberality , that we be not so tempted that we fal into distrust : but that we may paciently wayt til thou fil vs not onely with corporal graces & benefites , but chiefly with thine heauenly and spiritual treasures , to the intent that we may alwayes haue more ample occasion to geue thee thankes , and so wholy to rest vpon thy mercyes . Heare vs , O Lord of mercy , through Iesus Christ thy sonne our Lord . Amen .

A Prayer for the whole state of Christes Church .

ALmighty God and most merciful father , we humbly submit our selues , and fal down before thy maiesty , beseching thee from the botom of our hartes , that this sede of thy worde now sowen amongst vs , may take such depe roote , that neither the burning heat of persecution cause it to wither , neither the thorny cares of this life do choke it , but that as sede sowen in good ground , it may bring forth thirty , sixty , & an hundreth fold , as thy heauenly wisdome hath appointed . And because we haue nede continually to craue many things at thy hands , we humbly besech thee ( O heauenly father ) to graunt vs thy holy spirit , to direct our petitions , that they may procede from such a feruent mind , as may be agreable to thy most blessed wil. And seing that our infirmitie is able to doo nothing without thy helpe , & that thou art not ignoraunt with how many and great temptations , we poore wretches are on euery side enclosed and compassed : Let thy strength , O Lord , sustayne our weakenes , that we 〈◊〉 defended with the force of thy grace , may be safely perserued agaynst al assaultes of Sathan : who goeth about continually like a roring Lion , seking to deuoure vs . Encrease our faith , O merciful father , that we do not swarue at any time from thy heauenly word : but augment in vs hope and loue , with a careful kepyng of al thy commaundements : that no hardnes of hart , no Ipocrisie , no concupiscence of the eyes , nor inticements of the world , do draw vs away from thy obedience . And seing we liue now in these most perilous times : let thy fatherly prouidence defend vs agaynst the violence of al our enemyes , which do seke by al meanes to oppres thy truth . Furthermore for as much as by thy holy Apostle we be taught , to make our prayers & supplications for al men : We pray not onely for our selues here present , but besech thee also , to reduce al such as be yet ignoraunt , from the miserable captiuitie of blindnes and errour , to the pure vnderstanding , and knowledge of thy heauenly truth : that we al with one consent & vnitie of minds , may worship thee our onely God & sauiour . And that al Pastors , shepe heardes and Ministers , to whom thou hast committed the dispensation of thy holy word , and charge of thy chosen people , may both in their life and 〈…〉 be found faithful , settyng onely before theyr eyes thy glory : and 〈◊〉 by them al poore shepe , whiche wander and go astray , may be gathered & brought home to thy fold . Moreouer because the harts of rulers are in thy handes , we besech thee to direct , and gouerne the hartes of al kings , princes & maiestrates , to whom thou hast committed the sword : especially ( O Lord ) accordyng to our bounden duty we besech thee to mainteine & encrease the honorable estate of the Queenes maiestie , and al her most noble counsellers , and maiestrates , and al the whole body of this commune weale . Let thy fatherly fauor so preserue them , & thy holy spirite so gouerne their hartes , that they may in such sorte execute their office , that thy religion may be purely maintayned , maners reformed , and sin punished , according to the precise rule of thy holy word . And for that we be al members of the mistical body of Iesus Christ , we make our requestes vnto thee ( O heauenly father ) for al such as are afflicted with any kind of cros or tribulation , as warre , plague , famine , sicknes , pouertie , imprisonment , persecution , banishment , or any other kinde of the rods , whether it be calamitie of body , or vexation of minde : that it would please thee , to geue them patience and constancy , til thou send them ful deliueraunce of al theyr troubles . Roote out from hence ( O Lord ) al rauening wolues , which , to fil theyr bellies , seke to destroy thy flocke . And shew thy great mercyes vpon those our brethren in other countreis , which are persecuted , cast into prison , & daily condemned to death for the testimony of thy truth . And though they be vtterly destitute of al mans ayde , yet let thy swete comfort neuer depart from them : but so inflame their hartes with thy holy spirite , that they may boldly and cherefully abide such trial , as thy godly wisedome shal appoynt . So that at length as wel by theyr death , as by their life , the kingdom of thy dere sonne Iesus Christ , may increase & shine through al the world . In whose name we make our humble peticions vnto thee as he hath taught vs . Our Father which art in heauen halowed by thy . &c.

FINIS .
❧ A Table both for the number of the whole Psalmes , and also in what leafe , you may finde euery of them . Psalme . A. Fol. 30 ALl laude and prayse . 49 49 All people her . 59 78 Attend my people to my . 106 82 Amid the prease . 114 B. 81 Be light and glad . 113 119 Blessed are they . 158 128 Blessed art thou . 175 134 Behold and haue . 178 142 Before the Lord . 187 144 Blest be the. 188 D. 83 Do not O God re. 15 E. 127 Except the Lord . 174 G. 29 Geue to the Lord ye . 48 37 Grudge not to see . 58 48 Great is the Lord . 70 54 God saue me for thy . 80 105 Geue prayses vnto . 140 107 Geue thankes vnto . 145 148 Geue laud vnto . 192 H. 12 Helpe Lord , for . 32 13 How loug wilt . 32 51 Haue mercy on . 77 56 Haue mercy Lord . 82 67 Haue mercy on vs . 91 73 How euer it be , yet . 100 84 How pleasaunt is . 116 91 He that within . 125 I. 5 Incline thine eares . 25 11 I trust in God . 31 20 In trouble and aduersitie . 40 25 I lift my hart . 44 34 I wil geue laude . 54 39 I sayd I wil looke . 61 40 I waited long and. 62 43 Iudge and reuenge . 66 77 I with my voyce . 105 92 It is a thing both . 126 100 In God the Lord . 133 101 I mercy wil and. 133 109 In specheles scilence . 148 116 I loue the Lord . 155 120 In trouble and in . 168 121 I lift mine eyes . 169 122 I did in harte . 170 L. 6 Lord in thy wrath reproue me not . 26 16 Lord kepe me for . 35 26 Lord be my iudge . 46 35 Lord plead my cause . 35 42 Like as the hart . 65 68 Let God arise . 92 72 Lord geue thy iudg. 99 86 Lord how thine eare . 104 88 Lord God of health . 106 130 Lord to thee I. 176 140 Lord saue me . 185 143 Lord heare my . 187 M. 23 My sheperd is the. 43 45 My hart doth now . 67 62 My soule to God . 87 71 My Lord , my God . 97 103 My soule geue . 135 104 My soule prayse . 137 146 My soule prayse . 193 N. 115 Not vnto vs . 154 124 Now Israel . 171 O. 3 O Lord how are my . 24 4 O God that art my . 25 7 O Lord my God . 27 8 O God our Lord , how . 28 15 O Lord within thy taber . 33 17 O Lord geue eare . 35 18 O God my strength . 36 21 O Lord how ioyful . 40 22 O God my God . 41 31 O Lord I put my . 50 44 Our eares haue heard 66 51 O Lord consider my . 74 55 O God geue eare . 80 60 O Lord thou didst . 86 63 O God my God . 88 64 O Lord vnto my voyce . 89 70 O God to me take . 97 79 O Lord the Gentils . 111 94 O Lord thou doost . 12 95 O come let vs . 128 98 O sing ye now . 131 102 O heare my prayer 133 108 O God my hart . 147 117 O all the nations . 156 118 O geue ye thankes . 136 123 O Lorde that . 171 109 Of this Israell . 175 130 O Lorde I am not . 176 133 O howe happy a. ( * ) 178 135 O prayse the Lorde . 179 139 O Lorde thou haste . 184 141 O Lorde vpon thee . 186 P. ( * ) 38 Put me not to rebuke . 60 106 Prayse ye the Lorde . 142 136 Prayse ye the Lorde . 181 147 Prayse ye the Lorde . 191 R. ( * ) 61 Regarde O Lorde for . 87 132 Remember Dauids . 177 S. 59 Sende ayde and saue . 84 69 Saue O God . ( * ) 94 96 Syng ye with . 129 125 Such as in God . 172 T. 1 The man is blest . 22 14 There is no God . ( * ) 33 19 The heauens and the. 39 24 The earth is all . 44 27 The Lorde is both . 47 28 Thou art O Lorde . 84 32 The man is blest . 52 36 The wicked with . ( * ) 57 41 The man is blest . 46 46 The Lorde is our . 69 50 The myghty God . 72 50 The God of Gods . 74 53 The foolishe man . 79 57 Take pitie for thy . ( * ) 83 65 Thy prayse alone . 89 76 To all that nowe . 104 80 Thou Lorde that Israell . 111 85 Thou haste bene . 117 87 That Citie shall . 119 89 To syng the mor. ( * ) 121 90 Thou Lorde haste . 124 93 The Lorde as kynge . 127 97The Lorde doth raygne . 130 99 The Lorde doth raygne . 132 110 The Lorde dyd . ( * ) 150 112 The man is blest . 151 125 Those that doo put . 172 138 Thee will I prayse . 183 145 Thee will I laude . 189 V. 75 Vnto the God we . 103 W. ( * ) 2 Why did the Gentiles . 23 9 With hart and mouth . 29 16 What is the cause . 35 52 Why doost thou tyrant . 78 74 Why art thou Lorde . 102 111 With hart I doo . ( * ) 150 114 When Israell by . 153 126 When that the Lorde . 173 137 When as we sat in Babi . 182 Y. 33 Ye ryghteous in the. 52 47 Ye people all . 70 58 Ye rulers that . ( * ) 84 66 Ye men on earth . 90 113 Ye children , whiche . 152 150 Yelde vnto the. 194
These folowe after the Psalmes . PRayse the Lorde ye . Beholde nowe geue . ( * ) Attende my people . Our father whiche art . All my belefe . Come holy spirite . ( * ) Geue peace in these . Where ryghteousnes doth . O Lorde in thee is all my . ( * ) Preserue vs Lorde . The Lorde be thanked . Also certayne Godly Prayers .
These ye shall haue in the beginnyng of the Booke . VEni creator spiritus . Venite exultemus . Te Deum laudamus . ( * ) Benedicite . Benedictus dominus . Magnificat anima . ( * ) Nunc dimittis . The Lamentation of a. The humble sute of a sinner . Quicunque vult . ( * ) The Pater noster . The ten Commaundementes .

❧ Imprinted at London by Iohn Day , dwellyng ouer Aldersgate , beneath Saint Marrins .

Cum gratia & Priuilegio Regiae Maiestatis , per septennium .