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THE WHOLE BOOK OF PSALMS , Collected into English Metre , BY THOMAS STERNHOLD , JOHN HOPKINS , AND OTHERS , Conferred with the Hebrew : Set forth and allowed to be sung in all Churches , of all the people together , before and after Morning and Evening Prayer , and also before and after Sermons ; and moreover in private houses , for their godly solace and comfort , laying apart all ungodly Songs and Ballads , which tend onely to the nourishing of vice , and corrupting of youth .

James 5.

If any be afflicted , let him pray : and if any be merry , let him sing Psalms .

Colossians 3.

Let the word of God dwell plenteously in you , in all wisdom , teaching and exhorting one another in Psalms , hymns , and spiritual songs , singing unto the Lord in your hearts .

ALMA MATER CANTABRIGIA HINC LVCEM ET POCVLA SACRA printer's device of Cambridge University Press

Printed by John Field , Printer to the University of CAMBRIDGE ; Anno Dom. M. DC.LX.VI .

CVM PRIVILEGIO .

Veni Creator . COme holy Ghost , eternal God , proceeding from above , Both from the Father and the Son , the God of peace and love . ●t our minds , and into us , thy heavenly grace inspire : That in all truth and godliness ●e may have true desire . Thou art the very comforter ●●all wo and distress : The heavenly gift of God most high , which no tongue can express : ●●e fountain and the lively spring of joy celestial : The fire so bright , the love so clear , ●●d unction spiritual . Thou in thy gifts art manifold , thereby Christs church doth stand : 〈◊〉 ●ithful hearts writing thy law , ●e finger of Gods hand . ●●●ding to thy promise made , ●●u givest speech of grace : 〈◊〉 through thy help the praise of God ●y stand in every place . 〈◊〉 Ghost , into our wits ●●d down thy heavenly light : 〈◊〉 our hearts with fervent love , 〈◊〉 serve God day and night . ●●gth and ●●ablish all our weakness , ●●●eeble and so frail : 〈◊〉 neither flesh , the world , nor devil ●unst us do prevail . ●●ack our enemies far from us , 〈◊〉 grant us to obtain 〈◊〉 in our hearts with God and man , ●●out grudge of disdain . 〈◊〉 grant , O Lord , that thou being 〈◊〉 leader and our guide , ●●y eschew the snares of sin , 〈◊〉 from thee never slide . 〈◊〉 such plentie of thy grace , ●od Lord , grant we thee pray , ●●●thou may'st be our comforter ●●e last dreadful day . 〈◊〉 strife and distention , Lord , dissolve the bands ; 〈◊〉 ●ake the knots of peace and love ●●●ghout all Christian lands . ●t us , O Lord , through thee to know 〈◊〉 Father most of might : 〈◊〉 of his dear beloved Son ●ay attain the fight : 〈◊〉 that with perfect saith also ●ay acknowledge thee , 〈◊〉 Spirit of them both alway , 〈◊〉 God in persons three . ●●●nd praise be to the Father , 〈◊〉 to the Son equal , 〈◊〉 the holy Spirit also , 〈◊〉 God coeternal . 〈◊〉 pray we that the onely Son 〈◊〉 safe his Spirit to send 〈◊〉 that do profess his name , 〈◊〉 the worlds last end .
The humble suit of a sinner . M. 〈◊〉 Lord of whom I do depend , behold my careful heart : 〈◊〉 then thy will and pleasure is , ●●●se me of my smart . 〈◊〉 seest my sorrows what they are , 〈◊〉 grief is known to thee : ●●●cere is none that can remove , ●●●ke the same from me ; ●●ly thou whose aid I crave , ●●●se mercy still is prest 〈◊〉 all those that come to thee ●●●ccour and for rest . 〈◊〉 thou seest my restless eyes , 〈◊〉 ●ars and grievous groan ; 〈◊〉 unto my suit . O Lord . ●●is well my plaint and moan . 〈◊〉 hath so inclosed me , ●●●●past me about , ●●●m now ren●ediless , ●●●cy help not out . ●●●●ral man cannot release , 〈◊〉 gate this pain : 〈◊〉 thy Christ , my Lord and God , 〈◊〉 my sins was slain . 〈◊〉 bloudy wounds are yet to see , ●●gh not with mortal eye : 〈◊〉 thy saints behold them all , 〈◊〉 I trust shall I. 〈◊〉 sin doth hinder me a while , 〈◊〉 thou shalt see it good I shall enjoy the sight of him , and see his wounds and bloud . And as thine angels and thy saints do now behold the same : So trust I to possess that place , with them to praise thy name . But whil'st I live here in this vale where sinners do frequent , Assist me ever with thy grace , my sins still t● lament . Lest that I tread the sinners trace , and give them my consent To dwell with them in wickedness , whereto nature is bent . Onely thy grace must be my stay , lest that I fall down flat : And being down , then of my self cannot recover that . Wherefore this is yet once again my suit and my request , To grant me pardon for my sin , that I in thee may rest . Then shall my heart and tongue also be instruments of praise , And in thy Church and house of Saints sing psalms to thee always .
Venite exultemus . Psal. xcv . O Come and let us now rejoyce , And sing unto the Lord , And to our onely Saviour Also with one accord . O let us come before his face With inward reverence , Confessing all our former sins , And that with diligence . To thank him for his benefits Always distributing : Wherefore to him right joyfully In psalms now let us sing . And that because that God alone Is Lord magnificent , And eke above all other gods A King omnipotent . His people doth not he forsake At any time or tide : And in his hands are all the coasts , Of all the world so wide . And with his loving countenance He looketh every where , And doth behold the tops of all The mountains far and near . The sea and all that is therein Are his , for he them made : And eke his hand hath fashioned The earth which doth not fade . O come therefore and worship him , And down before him fall : And let us kneel before the Lord , The which hath made us all . He is our God , our Lord , and King , And we his people are , His flock and sheep of his pasture , Of whom he taketh care . This day if ye will hear his voice , Then harden not your heart , As in the bitter murmuring , When ye were in desert . Which thing was of their negligence Committed in the time Of trouble in the wilderness , A great and grievous crime . Whereas your fathers tempted me And try'd me every way : They proved me , and saw my works , What I could do or say . These fourty years I have been griev'd With this same generation : And evermore I said , they err'd In their imagination : Wherewith their hearts were sore cumbred Long time and many days : Wherefore I said , Assuredly They have not known my ways . To whom I in my anger swore , That they should not be blest , Nor see my joy celestial , Nor enter in my rest .
Gloria Patri . All laud and praise , be to thee , Lord , O that of might art most , To God the Father , and the Son , And to the holy Ghost . As it in the beginning was For ever heretofore , And is now at this present time , And shall be evermore .
The song of S. Ambrose , called Te Deum . WE praise thee , God , we knowledge thee the onely Lord to be ; And as eternal Father , all the earth doth worship thee . To thee all Angels cry , the heavens and all the powers therein : To thee Cherub and Seraphin to cry they do not sin , O holy , holy , holy Lord , of Sabaoth Lord the God ; Through heaven & earth thy praise is spread and glory all abroad . Th' Apostles glorious company yeeld praises unto thee : The prophets goodly fellowship praise thee continually . The noble and victorious host of Martyrs sound thy praise : The holy Church throughout the world doth knowledge thee always . Father of endless Majesty they do acknowledge thee : Thy Christ thine honourable , true , and onely Son to be , The holy Ghost the comforter . Of glory thou art King , O Christ , and of the Father art the Son everlasting . When sinful mans decay in hand thou tookest to restore , To be in clos'd in virgins womb thou diddest not abhor . When thou hadst overcome of death the sharp and cruel might , Thou heavens kingdom didst set ope to each believing wight . In glory of the Father thou dost ●it on Gods right hand : We trust that thou shalt come our Judge our cause to understand . Lord , help thy servants whom thou hast bought with thy precious bloud , And in eternal glory set them with thy Saints so good . O Lord , do thou thy people save , bless thine inheritance : Lord , govern them , and , Lord , do thou for ever them advance . We magnifie thee day by day , and world without an end Adore thy holy name : O Lord , vouchsafe us to defend From sin this day : have mercy , Lord , have mercy on us all : And on us , as we trust in thee , Lord , let thy mercy fall . O Lord , I have reposed all my confidence in thee : Put to confounding shame therefore Lord , let me never be .
The Song of the three Children . O All ye works of God the Lord , bless ye the Lord , Praise him and magnifie him for ever . O ye the Angels of the Lord , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the starry heavens high , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye waters above the skie , bless ye the Lord , &c. O all ye powers of the Lord , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the shining Sun and Moon , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the glistring Stars of heaven , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Showres and dropping Dew , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the blowing Winds of God , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Fire and warming Heat , bless ye the Lord , &c. Ye Winter and the Summer-tide , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Dews and binding Frosts , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Frost and chilling Cold , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye congealed Ice and Snow , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Nights and lightsome Days , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Darkness and the Light , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Lightnings and the Clouds , bless ye the Lord , &c. O 〈◊〉 the earth eke bless the Lord , yea bless the Lord , &c. O ye the Mountains and the Hills , bless ye the Lord , &c. O all ye green things on the earth bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the ever-springing Wells , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Seas , and eke the Flouds , bless ye the Lord , &c. Whales , and all that in waters move , bless ye the Lord , &c. O all ye flying Fowls of th' air , bless ye the Lord , &c. O all ye Beasts and Cattel eke , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the Children of mankinde , bless ye the Lord , &c. Let Israel eke bless the Lord , yea bless the Lord , &c. O ye the priests of God the Lord , bless ye the Lord , &c. O ye the servants of the Lord , bless ye the Lord , &c. Ye Spirits and Souls of righteous men , bless ye the Lord , &c. Ye Holy and ye Meek of heart , bless ye the Lord , &c. O Ananias , bless the Lord , bless thou the Lord , &c. O Azarias , bless the Lord , bless thou the Lord , &c. And Misael , eke bless the Lord , bless thou the Lord , &c.
The song of Zacharias , called Benedictus . THe onely Lord of Israel Be praised evermore : For through his visitation And mercy kept in store , His people now he hath redeem'd , That long have been in thrall : And spread abroad his saving health Upon his servants all . In Davids house his servant true , According to his minde , And also his anointed King , As we in Scripture finde . As by his holy Prophets all , Oft-times he did declare , The which were since the world began , His ways for to prepare . That we might be delivered From those that make debate , Our enemies , and from the hands Of all that do us hate . The mercy which he promised Our fathers to fulfil , And think upon his Covenant made According to his will . And also to perform the Oath Which he before had sworn To Abraham our father dear , For us that were forlorn : That he would give himself for us , And us from bondage bring Out of the hands of all our foes , To serve our heavenly King : And that without all manner fear , And eke in righteousness : And also for to lead our lives In sted fast holiness . And thou , O Childe , which now art born And of the Lord elect , Shalt be the Prophet of the High'st , His ways for to direct . For thou shalt go before his face For to prepare his ways , And also for to teach his will And pleasure all thy days . To give them knowledge how that their Salvation is near : And that remission of their sins Is through his mercy mere . Whereby the day-spring from on high . Is come us for to visit , And those for to illuminate Which do in darkness sit . To lighten those that shadowed be With death , and eke opprest : And also for to guide our feet The way to peace and rest .
The Song of blessed Mary , called Magnificat . MY soul doth magnifie the Lord , My spirit eke evermore Rejoyceth in the Lord my God , Which is my Saviour . And why ? because he did regard , And gave respect unto So base estate of his handmaid , And let the mighty go . For now behold all nations And generations all , From this time forth for evermore Shall me right blessed call : Because he hath me magnified , Which is the Lord of might ; Whose name be ever sanctified , And praised day and night . For with his mercy and his grace All men he doth inflame , Throughout all generations To such as fear his name . He shewed strength with his great arm , And made the proud to start , With all imaginations That they beat in their heart . He hath put down the mighty ones From their supernal feat , And did exalt the meek in heart , As he hath thought it meet . The hungry he replenished With all things that were good , And through his power he made the rich Oft-times to want their food . And calling to rememberance His mercy every deal , Hath holpen up assistantly His servant Israel : According to his promise made To Abraham before , And to his seed successively , To stand for evermore .
The song of Simeon , called Nunc dimittis . O Lord , because my hearts desire Hath wished long to see My onely Lord and Saviour , Thy Son before I die : The joy and health of all mankinde , Desired long before , Which now is come into the world , Of mercy bringing store : Thou sufferest thy servant now In peace for to depart , According to thy holy Word , Which lighteneth my heart . Because mine eyes which thou hast made To give my body light , Have now beheld thy saving health , Which is the Lord of might . Whom thou mercifully hast set , Of thine abundant grace , In open sight and visible Before all peoples face , The Gentiles to illuminate , And Satan overquel , And eke to be the glory of Thy people Israel ,
The Symbol or Creed of Athanasius , called Quicunque vult . WHat man soever he be that salvation will attain , The Catholick belief he must before all things retain . Which faith unless he wholly keep , and undefiledly , Without all doubt eternally he shall be sure to die . The Catholick belles is this , that God we worship one In Trinity , and Trinity in Unity alone : So as we neither do confound the persons of the three , Nor yet the substance whole of one in sunder parted be , One Person of the father is , another of the Son , Another Person proper of the holy Ghost alone . Of Father , Son , and holy Ghost , but one the Godhead is : Like Glory , coeternal eke The Majesty likewise . Such as the Father is , such is the Son in each degree : And such also we do beleeve the holy Ghost to be . Uncreate is the father , and uncreate is the Son , The holy Ghost uncreate , so uncreate is each one . Incomprehensible Father is , incomprehensible Son , And comprehensible also is the holy Ghost of none . The Father is eternal , and the Son eternal so , And in like sort eternal is the holy Ghost also , And yet though we beleeve that each of th●se eternal be : Yet there but one Eternal is , and not Eternals three . As ne incomprehensible we , he yet uncreate three , But one incomprehensible , one uncreate hold to be . Almighty so the Father is , the Son Almighty so , And in like sort Almighty is the holy Ghost also . And albeit that every one of these Almighty be ; Yet there but one Almighty is , And not Almighties three . The Father God is , God the Son , God holy Ghost also : Yet are there not three Gods in all , but one God , and no mo . So likewise Lord the Father is , and Lord also the Son , And Lord the holy Ghost : yet are there not three Lords , but one . For as we are compell'd to grant by Christian verity , Each of the persons by himself both God and Lord to be : So Catholick religion forbiddeth us alway , That either Gods be three , or that there Lords be three , to say . Of none the Father is , ne made , ne create , nor begot : The Son is of the Father , not create , ne made , but got : The holy Ghost is of them both , the Father and the Son ; Ne made , ne create , nor begot , but doth proceed alone . So we one Father hold , not three , one Son also , not three , One holy Ghost alone , and not three holy Ghosts to be . None in this Trinity before nor after other is : Ne greater any then the rest , ne lesser be likewise . But every one among themselves of all the Persons three , Together coeternal all , and all coequal be , So Unity in Trinity , as said it is before , And Trinity in Unity in all things we adore . Therefore what man soever that salvation will attain , This faith touching the Trinity of force he must retain . And needful to eternal life it is , that every wight Of the incarnating of Christ our Lord beleeve aright . For this the right faith is , that we beleeve and eke do know , 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 born in world a very man . Both perfect God and perfect Man in one , one Jesus Christ : That doth of reasonable soul and humane flesh subsist . Touching his Godhead , equal with his Father God is he : Touching his Manhood , lower 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 Godhead into the flesh of man ; But by taking manhood to God , this being one began . All one , not by confounding of the substance into one ; But onely by the Unity that is of one Person . For as the reasonable soul and flesh but one man is : So in one Person God and Man is but one Christ likewise . Who suffered for to save us all , to hell he did descend : The third day rose again from death , to heaven he did ascend . He sits at the right hand of God th' Almighty Father there : From thence to judge the quick and dead again he shall appear . At whose return all men shall rise with bodies new restor'd , And of their own works they shall give account unto the Lord . And they into eternal life shall go that have done well : Who have done ill , shall go into eternal fire to dwell . This is the Catholick belief : who doth not faithfully Beleeve the same , without all doubt he saved cannot be . To Father , Son , and holy Ghost , all glory be therefore : As in beginning was , is now , and shall be evermore .
The Lamentation of a sinner . O Lord , turn not away thy face From him that lies prostrate , Lamenting sore his sinful life Before thy mercy gate . Which gate thou openest wide to those That do lament their sin . Shut not that gate against me , Lord , But let me enter in . And call me not to mine account How I have lived here : For then I know right well , O Lord , How vile I shall appear . I need not to confess my life , I am sure thou canst tell : What I have been , and what I am , I know thou know'st it well . O Lord , thou know'st what things be past , And eke the things that be : Thou know'st also what is to come , Nothing is hid from thee . Before the heavens and earth were made , Thou know'st what things were then , As all things else that have been since Among the sons of men . And can the things that I have done Be hidden from thee then ? Nay , nay , thou know'st them all , O Lord , Where they were done , and when . Wherefore with tears I come to thee To beg and to intreat , Even as the child that hath done ill , And feareth to be beat . So come I to thy mercy gate , Where mercy doth abound , Requiring mercy for my sin , To heal my deadly wound . O Lord , I need not to repeat What I do beg or crave : Thou know'st , O Lord , before I ask The thing that I would have . Mercy , good Lord , mercy I ask , This is the total sum : For mercy , Lord , is all my suit , Lord , let thy mercy come .
The Lords Prayer , or Pater noster . OUr father which in heaven art , Lord . Hallowed be thy Name . Thy Kingdom come . Thy will be done in earth , even as the same In heaven is . Give us , O Lord , our daily bread this day . As we forgive our debters , so forgive our debts we pray . Into temptation lead us not , from evil make us free . For kingdom , power , and glory thine , both now and ever be .
The X Commandments . Audi Israel . Exod. 20. HEark Israel , and what I say give heed to understand ; I am the Lord thy God that brought thee out of Egypt land , Even from the house wherein thou didst in thraldom live a slave . None other gods at all , before my presence shalt thou have . No manner graven image shalt thou make at all to thee ; Nor any figure like by thee shall counterfeited be , Of any thing in heaven above , nor in the earth below , Nor in the waters beneath the earth : to them thou shalt no : bow , Nor shalt them serve : the Lord thy God , a jealous God am I , That punish parents faults unto the third and fourth degree , Upon their children that me hate : and mercy do display To thousands of such as me love , and my precepts obey . The Name thou of the Lord thy God in vain shalt never use : For him that takes his Name in vain the Lord will not excuse . Remember that thou holy keep the sacred sabbath day : Six days thou labour shalt and do Thy needful works alway . The seventh day is set by the Lord thy God to rest upon ; No work then shalt thou do in it , ne thou , nor yet thy son , Thy daughter , servant , nor thy maid , thine ox , nor yet thine ass , Nor stranger that within thy gates hath his abiding-place : For in six dayes God heaven and earth , and all therein did make , And after those his rest he did upon the seventh day take . Wherefore he blest the day that he for resting did ordain , And sacred to himself alone appointed to remain . Yeeld honour to thy Parents , that prolong'd thy days may be Upon the land the which the Lord thy God hath given thee . Thou shalt not murder . Thou shalt not commit adultery . Thou shalt not steal . Nor witness false against thy neighbour be . Thou shalt not covet house that to thy neighbour doth belong : Ne covet shalt in having of his wife to do him wrong , Nor his man-servant , nor his maid , nor ox , nor ass , of his , Nor any other thing that to thy neighbour proper is .
The complaint of a Sinner . WHere righteousness doth say , Lord , for my sinful part , In wrath thou shouldst me pay Vengeance for my desert : I can it not deny , But needs I must confess How that continually Thy laws I do transgress , But if it be thy will With sinners to contend , Then all thy flock shall spill , And be lost without end . For who lives here so right , That rightly he can say , He sins not in thy sight Full oft and every day ? Full oft , &c. The Scripture plain tells me , The righteous man offendeth Seven times a day to thee , Whereon thy wrath dependeth : So that the righteous man Doth walk in no such path , But he falls now and then In danger of thy wrath , In danger , &c. Then sith the case so stands , That even the man right wife Falls oft in sinful hands , Whereby thy wrath mayrise ; Lord , I that am unjust , And righteousness none have , Whereto then shall I trust My sinful soul to save , My sinful , &c. But truly to that post Whereto I cleave and shall , Which is thy mercy most ? Lord , let thy mercy fall , And mitigate thy mood , Or else we perish all . The price of this thy bloud , Wherein mercy I call , Wherein , &c. The Scripture doth declare No drop of bloud in thee , But that thou didst not spare To shed each drop for me . Now let those drops most sweet So moist my heart so dry , That I with sin replete , May live , and sin may die , May live , &c. That being mortified This sin of mine in me , I may be sanctified By grace of thine in thee : So that I never fall Into such mortal sin , That my so●s infernal Rejoyce my death therein , Rejoyce my , &c. But vouchsafe me to keep From those infernal foes , And from that lake so deep , Whereas no mercy grows . And I shall sing the songs Consirm●d with the just , That unto thee belongs Which art my onely trust , Which art , &c.
The PSALMS of DAVID in metre .
Beatus vir . Psal. i. T. S. THe man is blest that hath not bent to wicked reade his ear : Nor led his life as sinners do , nor sat in scorners chair . But in the law of God the Lord doth set his whole delight : And in that law doth exercise himself both day and night . He shall be like the tree that grows fast by the rivers side , Which bringeth forth most pleasant fruit in her due time and tide . Whose leaf shall never fade nor fall , but flourish still and stand : Even so all things shall prosper well , that this man takes in hand . So shall not the ungodly men , they shall be nothing so : But as the dust which from the earth the wind drives to and fro . Therefore shall not the wicked men in judgement stand upright : Nor yet the sinners with the just shall come in place or sight . For why ? the way of godly men unto the Lord is known : And eke the way of wicked men shall quite be overthrown .
Quare fremuerunt . Psal. ii . T. S. WHy did the Gentiles tumults raise ? what rage was in their brain ? Why did the Jewisn people muse , feeing all is but vain ? The kings and rulers of the earth conspire and are all bent Against the Lord and Christ his Son , which he among us sent . Shall we be bound to them ? say they ; let all their bonds be broke : And of their doctrine and their law let us reject the yoke . But he that in the heaven dwells , their doings will deride : And make them all as mocking-stocks throughout the world so wide . For in his wrath the Lord will say to them upon a day : And in his fury trouble them , and then the Lord will say , I have anointed him my King upon my holy hill : I will therefore , Lord , preach thy law , and eke declare thy will . For in this wise the Lord himself did say to me I wot , Thou art my dear and onely Son , to day I thee begot . All people I will give to thee , as heirs at thy request : The ends and coasts of all the earth by thee shall be possest . Thou shalt them bruise even with a mace , as men under foot trod : And as the potters sherds , shalt break them with an iron rod. Now ye , O kings and rulers all , be wise therefore and learn'd , By whom the matters of the world be judged and discern'd . See that ye serve the Lord above in trembling and in fear : See that with reverence ye rejoyce to him in like manner . See that ye kiss and eke embrace his blessed Son , I say , Left in his wrath ye suddenly perish in the mid-way . If once his wrath never so small shall kindle in his breast : O then all they that trust in Christ shall happy be and blest .
Domine , quid . Psal. iii. T. S. O Lord , how are my foes increast , which vex me more and more ? They kill my heart when as they say , God can him not restore . But thou , O Lord , art my defence , when I am hard bestead : My worship and mine honour both , and thou hold'st up my head . Then with my voice upon the Lord I did both call and cry : And he out of his holy hill did hear me by and by . I laid me down , and quietly I slept , and rose again : For why ? I know assuredly the Lord will me sustain . If ten thousand had hemm'd me in , I could not be afraid : For thou art still my Lord and God , my Saviour and mine aid . Rise up therefore , save me , my God , for now to thee I call : For thou hast broke the cheeks and teeth of these wicked men all . Salvation onely doth belong to thee , O Lord above : Thou dost bestow upon thy folk thy blessing and thy love .
Cum invocarem . Psal. iv . T. S. O God that art my righteousness , Lord , hear me when I call : Thou hast set me at liberty , when I was bound and thrall . Have mer●y , Lord , therefore on me , and grant me my request : For unto thee uncessantly to cry I will not rest . O mortal men , how long will ye my glory thus despise ? Why wander ye in vanity , and follow after lies ? Know ye that good and godly men the Lord doth take and chuse : And when to him I make my plaint , he doth me not refuse . Sin not but stand in aw therefore , examine well your heart : And in your chamber quietly see you your selves convert . Offer to God the sacrifice of righteousness , I say : And look that in the living Lord you put your trust alway . The greater sort crave worldly goods and riches do embrace : But , Lord , grant us thy countenance , thy savour and thy grace . For thou thereby shalt make my heart more joyful and more glad , Then they that of their corn and wine full great increase have had . In peace therefore lie down will I , taking my rest and sleep : For thou onely wilt me , O Lord , alone in safety keep .
Verba m●a auribus . Psal. v. T. S. IN cline thine ears unto my words , O Lord , my plaint consider : And hear my voice , my King , my God , to thee I make my prayer . Hear me betime . Lord , tarry not , for I will have respect , My prayer early in the morn to thee for to direct . And I will trust through patience in thee my God alone : Thou art not pleas'd with wickedness , and ill with thee dwells none . And in thy sight shall never stand these furious fools , O Lord : Vain workers of iniquity thou hast always abhor'd . The liars and the slatterers , thou shalt destroy them than : And God will hate the bloud-thirsty , and the deceitful man . Therefore will I come to thin● house , trusting upon thy grace : And reverently will worship thee toward thine holy place . Lord , lead me in thy righteousness , for to confound my foes : And eke the way that I shall walk before my face disclose . For in their mouths there is no truth , their heart is soul and vain : Their throat an open sepulchre , their tongues do glose and fain . Destroy their false conspiracies , that they may come to nought : Subvert them in their heaps of sin , which have rebellion wrought . But those that put their trust in thee , let them be glad always , And render thanks for thy defence , and give thy name the praise . For thou with favour wilt increase , the just and righteous still : And with thy grace , as with a shield , defend him from all ill .
Domine , ne in furore . Psal. vi . T. S. LOrd , in thy wrath reprove me not , though I deserve thine ire : No yet correct me in thy rage , O Lord , I thee desire . For I am weak , therefore , O Lord , Of mercy me forbear : And heal me , Lord ; for why ? thou know'st my bones do quake for fear . My soul is troubled very sore , and vexed vehemently : But , Lord , how long wilt thou delay to cure my misery ? Lord , turn thee to thy wonted grace , my silly soul up take : O save me , not for my deserts , but for thy mercies sake . For why ? no man among the dead remembreth thee one whit : Or who shall worship thee , O Lord , in the infernal pit ? So grievous is my plaint and moan , that I wax wondrous saint : All the night long I wash my bed with tears of my complaint . My sight is dim , and waxeth old with anguish of my heart , For sear of those that be my foes and would my soul subvert . But now away from me , all ye that work iniquity : For why ? the Lord hath heard the voice of my complaint and cry . He heard not onely the request and prayer of my heart ; But it received at my hands , and took it in good part . And now my foes that vexed me , the Lord will soon defame : And suddenly confound them all , to their rebuke and shame .
Domine Deus meus , Psal. vii . T. S.
O Lord my God , I put my trust and confidence in thee : Save me from them that me pursue , and eke deliver me . Lest like a lion he me tear and rend in pieces small , While there is none to succour me and rid me out of thrall . O Lord my God , if I have done the thing that is not right , Or else it I be found in fault , or guilty in thy sight : Or to my friend rewarded ill , or left him in distress , Which me pursu'd most cruelly , and hated me causless : Then let my foes pursue my soul , and eke my life down thrust Unto the earth , and also lay mine honour in the dust . Start up , O Lord , now in thy wrath , and put my foes to pain : Perform the kingdom promised to me which wrong sustain . Then shall great nations come to thee , and know thee by this thing , If thou declare , for love of them , thy self as Lord and King . And as thou art of all men Judge , O Lord , ●ow judge thou me According to my righteousness and mine integrity .
The second part . Lord , cease the hate of wicked men , and be the just mans guide : By whom the secrets of all hearts are searched and descri'd . I take my help to come of God , in all my pain and smart , That doth preserve all those that be of pure and perfect heart . The just man and the wicked both God judgeth by his power : So that he feels his might hand even every day and hour . Except he change his minde , I die ; for even as he should smite , He whets his sword , his bowe he bends , aiming where he may hit : And doth prepare his mortal darts , his arrows keen and sharp , For them that do me persecute , whiles he doth mischief warp . But lo , though he in travail be of his devilish forecast , And of his mischief once conceiv'd ; yet brings forth nought at last . He digs a ditch and delves it deep , in hope to hurt his brother : But he shall fall into the pit that he dig'd up for other . Thus wrong returneth to the hurt of him in whom it bred , And all the mischief that he wrought shall fall upon his head . I will give thanks to God therefore that judgeth righteously , And with my song will praise the name of him that is most high .
Domine Deus noster . Psal. viii . T. S. O God our Lord , how wonderful are thy works every where , Whose fame surmounts in dignity above the heavens clear ! Even by the mouth of sucking babes thou wilt confound they foes : For in those babes thy might is seen : thy graces they disclose . And when I see the heavens high , the works of thine own hand ; The Sun , the Moon , and all the Stars , in order as they stand : What thing is man , Lord think I then , that thou dost him remember ? Or what is mans posterity , that thou dost it consider ? For thou hast made him little less then Angels in degree : And thou hast crowned him also with glory and dignity . Thou hast prefer'd him to be lord , of all thy works of wonder : And at his feet hast set all things , that he should keep them under : As sheep , and neat , and all beasts else , that in the fields do feed : Fowls of the air , fish in the sea , and all that therein breed . Therefore must I say once again , O God that art our Lord . How famous and how wonderful are thy works through the world !
Confitebor tibi , Domine . Psal. ix . T. S.
WIth heart and mouth unto the Lord will I sing laud and praise : And speak of all thy wondrous works , and them declare always . I will be glad and much rejoyce in thee , O God most high : And make my songs extol thy name above the starry skie . For that my foes are driven back and turned unto flight : They fall down flat , and are destroy'd by thy great power and might . Thou hast revenged all my wrong , my grief and all my grudge : Thou dost with justice hear my cause , most like a righteous Judge . Thou dost rebuke the heathen folk , and wicked so confound , That afterward the memory of them cannot be found . My foes thou hast made good dispatch , and all their towns destroy'd : Thou hast their fame with them defac'd , through all the world so wide . Know thou that he which is above for evermore shall reign , And in the seat of equity true judgement will maintain . With justice he will keep and guide the world and every wight : And so will yeeld with equity to every man his right . He is protectour of the poor what time they be opprest : He is mall adversity their refuge and their rest . And they that know thy holy name , therefore shall trust in thee : For thou forsakest not their suit in their necessity .
The second part . Sing psalms therefore unto the Lord that dwells on Sion hill : Publish among all nations his noble acts and will . For he is mindful of the bloud of those that be opprest : For getting not th' afflicted heart that seeks to him for rest . Have mercy , Lord , on me poor wretch , whole enemies still remain , Which from the gates of death are wont , to raise me up again . In Sion that I might set forth thy praise with heart and voice , And that in thy salvation , Lord , my soul might still rejoyce . The heathen stick fast in the pit that they themselves prepar'd , And in the net that they did set their own feet fast are snar'd . God shews his judgements , which were good for every man to mark , When as you see the wicked man ly trapt in his own wark . The wicked and deceitful men go down to hell for ever , And all the people of the world , that will not God remember . But sure the Lord will not forget the poor mans grief and pain : The patient people never look for help of God in vain . O Lord arise , lest men prevail that he of wordly might : And set the heathen solk receive their judgement in thy sight . Lord , strike such terrour , fear , and dread , into the hearts of them , That they may know assuredly they be but mottal men .
Vt quid , Domine . Psal. x. T. S.
WHat is the cause that thou , O Lord , art now so far from thine , And keepest close thy countenance from us this troublous time ? The poor do perish by the proud , and wicked men , desire : Let them be taken in the craft that they themselves conspire . For in the lust of his own heart th' ungodly doth delight : So doth the wicked praise himself , and doth the Lord d●spight . He is so proud , that right and wrong he setteth all apart : Nay , nay , there is no God , saith he , for thus he thinks in heart . Because his ways do prosper still , he doth thy laws neglect , And with a blast doth puff against such as would him correct . Tush , tush , saith he , I have no dread , lest mine estate should change . And why ? for all adversity to him is very strange . His mouth is full of cursedness , of fraud , deceit , and guile : Under his tongue doth mischief sit , and travel all the while . He lieth hid in ways and holes to slay the innocent : Against the poor that pass him by his cruel eyes are bent . And like a lion privily lies lurking in his den , If he may snare them in his net , to spoil poor simple men . And for the nonce full craftily he croucheth down , I say : So are great heaps of poor men made by his strong power his prey .
The second part . Tush , God forgetteth this , saith he , therefore I may be bold : His countenance is cast aside , he doth it not behold . Arise , O Lord , O God , in whom the poor mans hope doth rest : Lift up thy hand , forget not , Lord , the poor that be opprest . What blasphemy is this to thee , Lord , dost thou not abhor it , To hear the wicked in their heart say , Tush , thou car'st not for it ? But thou seest all their wickedness , and well dost understand That friendless and poor fatherless are left into thy hand . Of wicked and malicious men then break the power for ever , That they with their iniquity may perish altogether . The Lord shall reign for evermore as King and God alone , And he will chase the heathen folk out of the land each one . Thou hear'st , O Lord , the poor mens plaint their prayers and request : Their hearts thou wilt confirm , until thine ears to hear be prest : To judge the poor and fatherless , and help them to their right ; That they may be no more opprest by men of worldly might .
In Domino consido . Psal. xi . T. S. I Trust in God , how dare ye then say thus my soul until , Flie hence as fast as any fowl , and hide you in your hill ? Behold the wicked bend their bowes , and make their arrows prest To shoot in secret , and to hurt the sound and harmless breast . Of worldly hope all stays were shrunk , and clearly brought to nought : Alas , the just and righteous man , what evil hath he wrought ? But he that in his Temple is most holy and most high , And in the heavens hath his seat of royal majesty , The poor and simple mans estate considereth in his minde , And searcheth out full narrowly the manners of mankinde ; And with a cheerful countenance the righteous man will use : But in his heart he doth abhor all such as mischief muse ; And on the sinners casteth snares as thick as any rain , Fire and brimstone , and whirlwinds thick , appointed for their pain . Ye see then how a righteous God doth righteousness embrace , And to the just and upright men shews forth his pleasant face .
Salvum me fas . Psal. xii . T. S. HE●y , Lord , for good and godly men do perish and decay : And saith and truth from worldly men is parted clean away . Whoso doth with his neighbour talk , his talk is all but vain : For every man bethinketh how to flatter , lie , and feign . But flattering and deceitful lips , and tongues that be so stout To speak proud words and make great brags , The Lord soon cuts them out . For they say still , We will prevail , our tongues shall us extol : Our tongues are ours , we ought to speak ; what Lord shall us control ? But for the great complaint and cry of poor and men opprest , Arise will I now , saith the Lord , and them restore to rest . Gods word is like to silver pure , that front the earth is tri●d , And hath no le●s thou seven times in fi●e b●●● purifi●d . Now sith thy promise is to help . Lord , keep thy promise then : And save us now and evermore from this ill kinde of men . For now the wicked world is full of mischiefs manifold , When vanity with worldly men so highly is extoll'd .
Vsquequo , Domine . Psal. xiii . T. S. HOw long wilt thou forget me , Lord , shall I ne're be remembred ? How long wilt thou thy visage hide , as though thou wert offended ? In heart and minde how long shall I with care tormented be ? How long eke shall my deadly foes thus triumph over me ? Behold me now , my Lord my God , and hear me fore opprest , Lighten mine eyes , left that I sleep as one by death possest : Lest that mine enemie say to me , behold I do prevail : Lest they also that hate my soul , rejoyce to see me quail . But from thy mercy and goodness my hope shall never start : In thy rele●f and saving health right glad shall be my heart . I will give thanks unto the Lord , and praises to him sing : Because he hath heard my request , and granted my wishing .
Dixit insipiens . Psal. xiiii . T. S. THere is no God , as foolish men affirm in their mad mood : Their drifts are all corrupt and vain , not one of them doth good . The Lord beheld from heaven high the whole race of mankinde , And saw not one that sought indeed the living God to finde . They went all wide and were corrupt , and truly there was none That in the world did any good , I say , there was not one . Is all their judgement so far lost , that all work mischief still , Eating my people even as bread , not one to seek Gods will ? When they thus rage , then suddenly great fear on them shall fall : For God doth love the righteous men , and will maintain them all . Ye mock the doings of the poor , to their reproach and shame : Because they put their trust in God , and call upon his name . But who shall give thy people health , and when wilt thou fulfil Thy promise made to Israel from out of Sion hill ? Even when thou shalt restore again such as were captive led , Then Jacob shall therein rejoyce , and Israel shall be glad .
Domine , quis . Psal. xv . T. S. O Lord , within thy tabernacle who shall inhabit still ? Or whom wilt thou receive to dwell in thy most holy hill ? The man whose life is uncorrupt , whose works are just and streight : Whose heart doth think the very truth , whose tongue speaks no deceit . Nor to his neighbour doth none ill in body , goods ▪ or name , Nor willingly doth move false tales , which might empair the same . That in his heart regardeth not malicious wicked men : But those that love and fear the Lord he maketh much of them . His oath and all his promises that keepeth faithfully , Although he make his covenant so that he doth lose thereby . That putteth not to usury his money and his coyn , Ne for to hu●t the innocent doth bribe , or else purloyn . Whoso doth all things as you see that here is to he done . Shall never perish in th●● world , nor in the world to com● .
Conserva me . Psal. xvi . T. S. LOrd , keep me ; for I trust in thee , and do confess indeed Thou art my God , and of my goods , O Lord , thou hast no need . I give my goods unto the saints that in the world do dwell , And namely to the faithful flock in vertue that excel . They shall heap sorrows on their heads , which run as they were mad , To offer to the idol-gods : alas , it is too bad . As for their bloudy sacrifice and offerings of that sort , I will not touch , nor yet thereof my lips shall make report . For why ? the Lord the portion is of mine inheritance : And thou art he that dost maintain my rent , my lot , my chance . The place wherein my lot did fall , in beauty did excel : Mine heritage assign'd to me doth please me wondrous well . I thank the Lord that caused me to understand the right : For by his means my secret thoughts do teach me every night . I set the Lord still in my sight , and trust him over all : For he doth stand on my right hand , Therefore I shall not fall . Wherefore my heart and tongue also do both rejoyce together : My flesh and body rest in hope , when I this thing consider . Thou wilt not leave my soul in grave , for , Lord , thou lovest me : Nor yet wilt give thy holy One corruption for to see . But wilt me teach the way to life ; for all treasure and store Of perfect joy are in thy face , and power for evermore .
Exaudi Domine . Psal. xvii . T. S.
O Lord , give ear to my just cause , attend when I complain : And hear the prayer that I put forth with lips that do not feign . And let the judgement of my cause proceed always from thee : And let thine eyes behold and clear this my simplicitie . Thou hast well tri'd me in the night , and yet couldst nothing finde That I have spoken with my tongue that was not in my minde . As for the works of wicked men and paths perverse and ill , For love of thy most holy name , I have refrained still . Then in thy paths that be most pure stay me , Lord , and preserve : That from the way wherein I walk my steps may never swerve . For I do call to thee , O Lord , surely thou wilt me aid : Then hear my prayer , and weigh right wel● the words that I have said . O thou the Saviour of all them that put their trust in thee , Declare thy strength on them that spurn against thy majesty . O keep me as thou wouldest keep the apple of thine eye : And under covert of thy wings defend me secretly .
The second part . From wicked men that trouble me and daily me annoy , And from my foes that go about my soul for to destroy : Which wallow in their worldly wealth so full and cke so fat , That in their pride they do not spare to speak they care not what . They lie in wait where I should pass , with craft me to confound : And mu●ing mischief in their minds , to cast me to the ground . Much like a lion greedily that would his prey embrace : Or lurking like a lions whelp w●thin some secret place . Up Lord in hast , prevent my foe , and cast him at thy feet : Save then my soul from the ill man , and with the sword him lu●it● . Deliver me , Lord , by thy power out of these tyrants hands ▪ Which now so long time reigned have , and kept us in their bands . I mean from worldly men , to whom all worldly goods are rife , That have no hope nor part of joy but in this present life . Thou of thy store their bellies fill'st with pleasure to their minde : Their children have enough , and leave to theirs the rest behinde . But I shall with pure conscience behold thy gracious face : So when I wake , I shall be full of thine image and grace .
Diligam te , Dom. Psal. xviii . T. S.
O God my strength and fortitude , of force I must love thee : Thou art my castle and desence in my necessitie . My God , my rock in whom I trust , the worker of my wealth : My refuge , buckler , and my shield , the horn of all my health . When I sing laud unto the Lord most worthy to be served , Then from my foes I am right sure , that I shall be preserved . The pangs of death did compass me , and bound me every where : The flowing waves of wickedness did put me in great fear . ● The slie and subtil snares of hell were round about me set : ●ed for my death there was prepar'd a deadly trapping net . ● I thus beset with pain and grief , did pray to God for grace ; ●●d he forthwith did hear my plaint ●ut of his holy place . ● Such is his power that in his wrath ●e made the earth to quake , ●o , the foundation of the mount of Basan for to shake . ● And from his nostrils came a smoke , then kindled was his ire : ●●d from his mouth came kindled coals of hot consuming fire . ● The Lord descended from above , and bowed the heavens high ; ●●d underneath his feet he cast the darkness of the skie . ● On cherubs and on cherubims full royally he rode : 〈◊〉 on the wings of all the winds came flying all abroad .
The second part . And like a den most dark he made his hid and secret place : ●●th waters black and a●ery clouds environed he was . ● But when the presence of his face in brightness shall appear , ●●●n clouds consume , and in their stead come hail and coals of fire . ● The fiery darts and thunderbolts disperse them here and there : 〈◊〉 with his often lightenings he puts them in great fear . ● Lord , at thy wrath and threatenings , and at thy chiding chear , ●●e springs and the foundations of all the world appear . ● And from above the Lord sent down to fetch me from below , 〈◊〉 pluckt me out of waters great , that would me over flow . ● And me delivered from my foes that would have made me thrall : 〈◊〉 , from such foes as were too strong for me to deal withall . ● They did prevent me to oppress in time of my great grief : 〈◊〉 yet the Lord was my defence , my succour and relief . ● He brought me forth in open place , whereas I might be free , ●●d kept me safe , because he had a favour unto me . ● And as I was an innocent , so did he me regard , ●●d to the cleanness of my hands he gave me my reward : ● For that I walked in his ways , and in his paths have trod , 〈◊〉 have not wavered wickedly against my Lord and God .
The third part . But evermore I have respect to his law and decree : His statutes and commandements I cast not out from me . But pure and clean , and uncorrupt appear'd before his face , And did refrain from wickedness and sin in any case . The Lord therefore will me reward as I have done aright , And to the cleanness of my hands appearing in his sight . For , Lord , with him that holy is wilt thou be holy too , And with the good and vertuous men right vertuously wilt do : And to the loving and elect thy love thou wilt reserve : And thou wilt use the wicked men as wicked men deserve . For thou dost save the simple folk in trouble when they lie , And dost bring down the countenance of them that look full high . The Lord will light my candle so that it shall shine full bright : The Lord my God will make also my darkness to be light . For by thy help an host of men discomnt , Lord , I shall : By thee I scale and overleap the strength of any wall . Unspotted are the ways of God , his word is purely tri'd : He is a sure defence to such as in his faith abide . For who is God except the Lord ? for other there is none : Or else who is omnipotent , saving our God alone ?
The fourth part . The God that girdeth me with strength , is he that I do mean , That all the ways wherein I walk did evermore keep clean . That made my feet like to the harts in swiftness of my pace , And for my surety brought me forth into an open place . He did in order put my hands to battel and to fight : To break in sunder bars of brass he gave my arms the might . Thou teachest me thy saving health , thy right hand is my tower : Thy love and familiarity doth still increase my power . And under me thou makest plain the way where I should walk , So that my feet shall never slip , nor stumble at a balk . And fiercely I pursue and take my foes that me annoy'd : And from the field do not return till they be all destroy'd . So I suppress and wound my foes , that they can rise no more : For at my feet they fall down flat , I strike them all so sore . For thou dost gird me with thy strength to war in such a wise , That they be all scattred abroad that up against me rise . Lord , thou hast put into my hands my mortal enemies yoke : And all my foes thou dost divide in sunder with thy stroke . They call'd for help , but none gave ear , nor holp them with relief : Yea , to the Lord they call'd for help , yet heard he not their grief .
The fifth part . And still like dust before the wind I drive them under feet , And sweep them out like filthy clay that sticketh in the street . Thou keep'st me from seditious folk , that still in strife are led : And thou dost of the heathen folk appoint me to be head . A people strange to me unknown , and yet they shall me serve : And at the first obey my word , whereas mine own will swerve . I shall be irksome to mine own , they will not see my light : But wander wide out of the way , and hide them out of fight , But blessed be the living Lord , most worthy of all praise . That is my rock and saving health ; praised be he always . For God it is that gave me power , revenged for to be , And with his holy word subdu'd the people unto me . And from my foe delivered me , and set me higher then those That cruel and ungodly were , and up against me rose . And for this cause , O Lord my God , to thee give thanks I shall , And sing out praises to thy Name among the Gentiles all . That gavest great prosperity unto the king , I say , To David thine anointed king , and to his seed for ay .
Coeli enarrant . Psal. xix . T. S. THe heavens and the firmament do wondrously declare The glory of God omnipotent , his works and what they are . The wondrous works of God appear by every days success : The nights likewise which their race run , the self-same thing express . There is no language , tongue , orspeech , where their sound is not heard , In all the earth and coasts thereof their knowledge is confer'd . In them the Lord made for the sun a place of great renown , Who like a bridegroom ready trimm'd doth from his chamber come . And as a valiant champion , who for to get a prize , With joy doth haste to take in hand some noble enterprise . And all the skie from end to end he compasseth about : Nothing can hide it from his heat , but he will finde it out . How perfect is the law of God , how is his covenant sure , Converting souls , and making wise the simple and obscure ! Just are the Lords commandements , and glad both heart and minde : His precept's pure , and giveth light to eyes that be full blinde . The fear of God is excellent , and doth endure for ever : The judgements of the Lord are true and righteous altogether ; And more to be embrac'd alway then fined gold , I say : The honey and the honey-combe are not so sweet as they . By them thy servant is forewarn'd to have God in regard : And in performance of the same there shall be great reward . But , Lord , what earthly man doth know the errours of his life ? Then cleanse me from my secret sins , which are in me most rife . And keep me that presumptuous sins prevail not over me : And so shall I be innocent , and great offences flee . Accept my mouth and eke my heart , my words and thoughts each one : For my Redeemer and my strength , O Lord , thou art alone .
Exaudiat te Dominus . Psal. xx . T. S. IN trouble and adversity the Lord God hear thee still , The majesty of Jacobs God defend thee from all ill ; And send thee from his holy place his help at every need , And so in Sion stablish thee and make thee strong indeed . Remembring well the sacrifice that now to him is done : And so receive right thankfully thy burnt off rings each one . According to thy hearts desire the Lord grant unto thee , And all thy counsel and device full well per form may he . We shall rejoyce when thou us sav'st , and our banners display Unto the Lord , which thy requests ful filled hath alway . The Lord will his anointed save , I know well by his grace , And send him help by his right hand out of his holy place . In chariots some put confidence , and some in horses trust : But we remember God our Lord , that keepeth promise just . They fall down flat , but we do rise , and stand up stedfastly . Now save and help us , Lord and King , on thee when we do cry .
Domine , in virtute . Psal. xxi . T. S. O Lord , how joyful is the king in thy strength and thy power ! How vehemently doth he rejoyce in thee his Saviour ! For thou hast given unto him his godly hearts desire : To him nothing thou hast deny'd of that he did require . Thou didst prevent him with thy gift● and blessings manifold , And thou hast set upon his head a crown of perfect gold . And when he asked life of thee , thereof thou mad'st him sure , To have long life , yea such a life as ever shall endure . Great is his glory by thy help , thy benefit and aid : Great worship and great honour both thou hast upon him laid . Thou wilt give him felicity that never shall decay , And with thy cheerful countenance wilt comfort him alway . For why ? the king doth strongly trust , in God for to prevail : Wherefore his goodness and his grace will not that he shall quail . But let thine enemies feel thy force , and those that thee withstand : Finde out thy foes , and let them feel the power of thy right hand . And like an oven burn them , Lord , in fiery flame and fume : Thine anger shall destroy them all , and fire shall them consume . And thou shalt root out of the earth their fruit that should in crease : And from the number of thy folk their seed shall end and cease . For why ? much mischief did they muse against thy holy Name : Yet did they fail , and had no power for to perform the same . But as a mark thou shalt them set in a most open place , And charge thy bowe-strings readily against thine enemies face . Be thou exalted , Lord , therefore in thy strength every hour : So shall we sing right solemnly , praising thy might and power .
Deus , Deus meus . Psal. xxii . T. S.
O God my God , wherefore dost thou forsake me utterly . And helpest not when I do make my great complaint and cry ? To thee my God even all day long I do both cry and call : I cease not all the night , and yet thou hearest not at all . Even thou that in thy sanctuary and holy place dost dwell , Thou art the comfort and the joy , and glory of Israel : And he in whom our fathers old had all their hope for ever : And when they put their trust in thee , thou didst them ay deliver . They were delivered ever when they called on thy Name : And for the faith they had in thee they were not put to shame . But I am now become a worm more like then any man : An outcast whom the people scorn with all the spight they can . All men despise as they behold me walking on the way : They grin , they mow , they nod their heads , and on this wise they say , This man did glory in the Lord ; his favour and his love , Let him redeem and help him now , his power if he will prove . But , Lord , out of my mothers womb I came by thy request : Thou didst preserve me still in hope , while I did suck her breast . I was committed from my birth with thee to have a●ode : Since I was in my mothers womb , thou hast been e're my God .
The second part . Then , Lord , depart not now from me in this my present grief , Since I have none to be my help , my succoar and relief . So many bulls do compass me that be full strong of h●ad : Yea bulls so fat as though they had in Basan field been fed . They gape upon me greedily , as though they would me flay : Much like a lion roaring out , and ramping for his prey . But I drop down like water shed , my joynts in sunder break , My heart doth in my body melt like wax against the heat . And like a potsherd d●i●th my strength , my tongue it cleaveta fast Unto my jaws , and I am brought to dust of death at last . And many dogs do compass me , and wicked coansel eke Conspire against me cursedly ; they pierce my hands and feet . I was tormented , so that I might all my bones have told : Yet still upon me they do look , and still they me behold . My garments they divided eke in parts among them all : And for my coat they did cast lots to whom it might befal . Therefore , I pray thee , be not far from me at my great need : But rather , sith thou art my strength , to help me , Lord , make speed . And from the sword , Lord , save my soul by thy might and thy power : And keep my soul thy darling dear , from dogs that would devour . And from the lions mouth , that would me all in sunder shiver , And from the horns of Unicorns , Lord , safely me deliver . Then shall I to my brethren all thy majesty record : And in thy church shall praise the name of thee the living Lord .
The third part . All ye that fear him praise the Lord , thou Jacob honour him : And all ye seed of Israel with reverence worship him . For he despiseth not the poor , he tu●neth not awrie His countenance when they do call , but granteth to their crie . Among the folk that fear the Lord I will therefore proclaim Thy praise , and keep my promise made for setting forth thy Name . The poor shall eat and be suffic'd , and those that do their deaver To know the Lord , shall praise his Name , their hearts shall live for ever . All coasts of th' earth shall praise the Lord and turn to him for grace : The heathen folk shall worship him before his blessed face . The kingdom of the heathen folk the Lord shall have therefore : And he shall be their Governour and king for evermore . The rich men of his goodly gists shall feed and taste also : And in his presence worship him and bow their knees full low . And all that shall go down to dust , of life by him shall taste : My seed shall serve and praise the Lord while any world shall last . My seed shall plainly shew to them that shall be born hereafter , His justice and his righteousness , and all his works of wonder .
Dominus regit me . Psal. xxiii . W. W. THe Lord is onely my support , and he that doth me feed : How can I then lack anything whereof I stand in need ? He doth me fold in cotes most safe the tender grass fast by : And after drives me to the streams which run most pleasantly . And when I feel my self near lost , then doth he me nome take , Conducting me in his right paths even for his own Names sake . And though I were even at deaths door , yet would I fear none ill : For with thy rod and shepherds crook I am comforted still . Thou hast my table richly deckt in despight of my foe : Thou hast my head with balm refresht , my cup doth overflow . And finally while breath doth loft , thy grace shall me defend : And in the house of God will I my life for ever spend .
Another of the same , by T. S. MY shepherd is the living Lord , nothing therefore I need ; In pastures fair with waters calm he sets me forth to feed . He did convert and glad my soul , and brought my mind● in frame To walk in paths of righteousness , for his most holy Name . Yea , though I walk in vale of death , yet will I fear none ill : Thy rod , thy staff doth comfort me , and thou art with me still . And in the presence of my foes my table thou shalt spread : Thou shalt , O Lord , fill full my cup , and eke anoint my head . Through all my life thy favour is so frankly shew'd to me , That in thy house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be .
Domini est terra . Psal. xxiv . J. H. THe earth is all the Lords , with all her store and furniture : Yea , his is all the world , and all that therein doth endure . For he hath fastly founded it above the seas to stand ; And laid alow the liquid flouds , to flow beneath the land . For who is he , O Lord , that shall ascend into thy hill , Or pass into thy holy place , there to continue still ? Whose hands are harmless , and whose heart no spot there doth defile : His soul not set on vanity , who hath not sworn to guile , Him that is such a one , the Lord shall place in blissful plight , And God his God and Saviour shall yeeld to him his right . This is the brood of travellers , in seeking of his grace : As Jacob did the Israelite , in that time of his race . Ye princes ope your gates , stand ope the everlasting gate : For there shall enter in thereby the king of glorious state . Who is the king of glorious state ? the strong and mighty Lord , The mighty Lord in battel stout , and trial of the sword . Ye princes ope your gates , stand ope the everlasting gate : For there shall enter in thereby the king of glorious state . Who is the king of glorious state ? the Lord of hosts it is : The kingdom and the royalty of glorious state is his .
Ad te , Domine . Psal. xxv . T. S.
I Lift my heart to thee , my God and guide most just : Now suffer me to take no shame , for in thee do I trust . Let not my foes rejoyce , nor make a scorn of me : And let them not be overthrown that put their trust in thee . But shame shall them befal which harm them wrongfully : Therefore thy paths and thy right ways unto me , Lord , descry . Direct me in thy truth , and teach me , I thee pray : Thou art my God and Saviour , on thee I wait alway . Thy mercies manifold I pray thee , Lord , remember , ? And eke thy pity plentiful , for they have been for ever . Remember not the faults and frailty of my youth : Remember not how ignorant I have been of thy truth . Nor after my deserts let me thy mercy finde : But of thine own benignity Lord have me in thy minde . His mercy is full sweet , his truth a perfect guide : Therefore the Lord will sinners teach , and such as go aside . The humble he will teach his precepts for to keep : He will direct in all his ways the lowly and the meek . For all the ways of God are truth and mercy ●oth , To them that keep his testament the witness of his troth .
The second part . Now for thy holy name , O Lord , I thee intreat To grant me pardon for my sin , for it is wondrous great . Whoso doth fear the Lord , the Lord will him direct To lead his life in such a way as he doth best accept . " 12 " 12 His soul shall evermore in goodness dwell and stand ; His seed and his posterity inherit shall the land . All those that fear the Lord know his secret intent : And unto them he doth declare his will and testament . Mine eyes and eke my heart to him I will advance , That pluckt my feet out of the snare of sin and ignorance . With mercy me behold , to thee I make my mone : For I am poor and desolate , and comfortless alone . The troubles of my heart are multipli'd indeed : Bring me out of this misery , necessity and need . Behold my poverty , mine anguish and my pain : Remit my sin and mine offence , and make me clean again . O Lord , behold my foes , how they do still increase , Pursuing me with deadly hate , that lain would live in peace . Preserve and keep my soul . and eke deliver me : And let me not be overthrown , because I trust in thee . Let my simple pureness me from mine enemies shend : Because I look as one of thine , that thou shoudst me defend . Deliver , Lord , thy folk , and lend them some relief , I mean thy chosen Israel , from all their pain and grief .
Judica me , Domine . Psal. xxvi . T. S. LOrd , be my Judge , and thou shalt see my paths be right and plain : I trust in God , and hope that he will strength me to remain . Prove me , my God , I thee desire my ways to search and try : As men do prove their gold with fire , my reins and heart espy . Thy goodness said before my face I durst behold always : For of thy truth I tread the trace , and will do all my days . I do not lust to haunt or use with men whose deeds are vain : To come in house I do refuse with the deceitful train . I much abhor the wicked sort , their deeds I do despise : I do not once to them resort that hurtful things devise . My hands I wash , and do proceed in works to walk upright : Then to thine altar I make speed , to offer there in sight . That I may speak and preach the pralse that doth belong to thee , And so declare how wondrous ways thou hast been good to me . O God , the house I love most dear , to me it doth excel : I have delight and would be near whereas thy grace doth dwell . O shut not up my soul with them in fin that take their fill ; Nor yet my life among those men that seek much bloud to spill . Whose hands are heapt with craft and guile , their lives thereof are full : And their right hand with wrench and wile for bribes doth pluck and pull . But I in righteousness intend my time and days to serve : Have mercy , Lord , and me defend , so that I do not swerve . My foot is stay'd for all assays , it standeth well and right : Wherefore to God will I give praise in all the peoples sight .
Dominus illuminatio . Psal. xxvii . J. H.
THe Lord is both my health and light , shall man make me disma●d ? Sith God doth give me strength and might , why should I be afraid ? While that my foes with all their strength begin with me to brall , And think to eat me up , at length themselves have caught the fall . Though they in camp against me lie , my heart is not afraid : In battel pight if they will try , I trust in God for aid . One thing of God I do require , that he will not deny : For which I pray , and will desire till he to me apply : That I within his holy place my life throughout may dwell , To see the beauty of his face , and view his temple well . In time of dread he shall me hide within his place most pure , And keep me secret by his side , as on a rock most sure . At length I know the Lords good grace shall make me strong and stout , My foes to foil and clean deface , that compass me about . Therefore within his house will I give sacrifice of praise : With psalms and songs I will apply to laud the Lord always .
The second part . Lord , hear the voice of my request , for which to thee I call : Have mercy , Lord , on me opprest , and send me help withall . My heart doth knowledge unto thee , I sue to have thy grace : Then seek my face , say'st thou to me ; Lord I will seek thy face . In wrath turn not thy face away , nor suffer me to slide : Thou art my help still to this day , be still my God and guide . My parents both their son forsook , and cast me off at large : And then the Lord himself yet took of me the care and charge . Teach me , O Lord , the way to thee , and lead me on forth right , For fear of such as watch for me , to trap me if they might . Do not betake me to the will of them that be my foes : For they surmise against me still false witness to depose . My heart would faint , but that in me this hope is fixed fast , The Lord Gods good grace shall I see in life that ay shall last . Trust still in God whose whole thou ar● his will abide thou must , And he shall ease and strength thy heart , if thou in him do trust .
Ad te , Dom. ●lamabo . Psal. xxviii . T. S. THou art , O Lord , my strength and stay , the succour which I crave : Neglect me not , lest I be like to them that go to grave . The voice of thy suppliant hear , that unto thee doth cry , When I lift up my hands unto thy holy ark most high . Repute me not among the sort of wicked and pervert , That speak right fair unto their friends , and think full ill in heart . According to their handy-work , as they deserve indeed , And after their inventions let them receive their meed . For they regard nothing Gods works , his law , ne yet his lore : Therefore will he them and their seed destroy for evermore . To render thanks unto the Lord how great a cause have I , My voice , my prayer , and my complaint that heard so willingly ! He is my shield and fortitude , my buckler in distress : My hope , my help , my hearts relief , my song shall him confess . He is our strength and our defence , our enemies to resist : The health and the salvation of his elect by Christ . Thy people and thine heritage , Lord , bless , guide , and preserve : Increase them , Lord , and rule their hearts , that they may never swerve .
Afferte Domino . Psal. xxix . T. S. Give to the Lord , ye potentates , ye rulers of the world , Give ye all praise , honour , and strength unto the living Lord . Give glory to his holy Name , and honour him alone : Worship him in his majesty within his holy throne . His voice doth rule the watersall , even as himself doth please : He doth prepare the thunder-claps , and governs all the seas . The voice of God is of great force , and wondrous excellent : It is most mighty in effect , and most magnificent . The voice of God doth rend and break The cedar-trees so long ; The cedar-trees of Lebanon , Which are most high and strong : And makes them leap like as a calf , or else the unicorn , Not onely trees , but mountains great Whereon the trees are born . His voice divides the flames of fire , and shakes the wilderness : It makes the desert quake for fear , that called is Cades . It makes the hinds for fear to calve , and makes the coverts plain : Then in his temple every man his glory doth proclaim . The Lord was set above the flouds , ruling the raging sea : So shall he reign as Lord and king for ever and for ay . The Lord will give his people power in vertue to increase : The Lord will bless his chosen flock with everlasting peace .
Exaltabo te , Domine . Psal. xxx . J. H. ALl laud and praise with heart and voice , O Lord , I give to thee , Which didst not make my foes rejoyce , but hast exalted me . O Lord my God , to thee I cri'd in all my pain and grief : Thou gay'st an ear , and didst provide to ease me with relief . Of thy good will thou hast call'd back my soul from hell to save : Thou didst revive when strength did lack , and kept'st me from the grave . Sing praise , ye saints , that prove and see the goodness of the Lord : In memory of his majestie rejoyce with one accord . For why ? his anger but a space doth last , and slack again : But in his favour and his grace always doth life remain . Though gripes of grief and pangs full sore shall lodge with us all night , The Lord to joy shall us restore before the day be light . When I enjoy'd the world at will , thus would I boast and say , Tush , I am sure to feel none ill , this wealth shall not decay . For thou , O Lord , of thy good grace hadst sent me strength and aid : But when thou turn'dst away thy face , my minde was sore dismaid . Wherefore again yet did I cry to thee , O Lord of might : My God with plaints I did apply , and pray'd both day and night . What gain is in my bloud , said I , if death destroy my days ? Doth dust declare thy majesty , or yet thy truth doth praise ? Wherefore my God some pity take , O Lord , I thee desire : Do not this simple soul forsake of help , I thee require . Then didst thou turn my grief and wo into a cheerful voice : The mourning-weed thou took'st me fro , and mad'st me to rejoyce . Wherefore my soul uncessantly shall sing unto thy praise : My Lord my God , to thee will I give laud and thanks always .
In te , Domine . Psal. xxxi . J. H.
O Lord , I put my trust in thee , let nothing work me shame : As thou art just , deliver me , and let me quit from blame . Hear me , O Lord , and that anon , to help me make good speed : Be thou my rock and house of stone , my fence in time of need . For why ? as stones thy strength is tri'd , thou art my sort and tower : For thy Names sake be thou my guide , and lead me in thy power . Pluck thou my feet out of the snare which they for me have laid : Thou art my strength , and all my care is for thy might and aid . Into thy hands , Lord , I commit my spirit which is thy due : For why ? thou hast redeemed it , O Lord my God most true . I hate such folk as will not part from things to be abhor'd : When they on trifles set their heart , my trust is in the Lord . For I will in thy mercy joy , I see it doth excel : Thou seest when ought would me annoy , and know'st my soul full well . Thou hast not left me in their hand that would me overcharge : But thou hast set me out of band , to walk abroad at large .
The second part . Great grief , O Lord , doth me assail , some pity on me take : Mine eyes wax dim , my sight doth fail , my womb for wo doth ake . My life is worn with grief and pain , my years in wo are past , My strength is gone , and through disdain my bones corrupt and waste . Among my foes I am a scorn , my friends are all dismaid : My neighbours and my kinsmen born to see me are afraid . As men once dead are out of minde , so am I now forgot : As small effect in me they finde as in a broken pot . I heard the brags of all the rout , their threats my minde did fray ; How they conspir'd and went about to take my life away . But , Lord , I trust in thee for aid not to be overtrod : For I confess and still have said , thou art my Lord and God . The length of all my life and age , O Lord , is in thy hand : Defend me from the wrath and rage of them that me withstand . To me thy servant , Lord , express and shew thy joyful face : And save me , Lord , for thy goodness , 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 bear the shame , and in the grave to fall , O Lord , make dumb their lips outright , which are addict to lies , And cruelly with pride and spight against the just devise . O how great good hast thou in store laid up full safe for them , That fear and trust in thee therefore , before the sons of men ! Thy presence shall them fence and guide from all proud brags and wrongs : Within thy place thou shalt them hide from all the strife of tongues . Thanks to the Lord that hath declar'd 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 , Lo , I was clean cast out of sight , Yet heard'st thou my request , Ye saints love ye the Lord , I say , the faithful he doth guide : And to the proud he doth repay according to their pride . Be strong , and God shall stay your heart , be hold and have a lust : For sure the Lord will take your part , sith ye on him do trust .
Beati quorum . Psal. xxxii . T. S. THe man is blest whose wickedness the Lord hath clean remitted : And he whose sin and wickedness is hid and also covered . And blest is he to whom the Lord imputeth not his sin : Which in his heart hath hid no guile , nor fraud is found therein . For whil'st that I kept close my fin in silence and constraint , My bones did wear and waste away with daily mone and plaint . For night and day thy hand on me so grievous was and smart , That all my bloud and humours moist to driness did convert . I did therefore confess my fault , and all my sins discover : Then thou , O Lord , didst me forgive , and all my sins pass over . The humble man shall pray therefore , and seek thee in due time : So that the flouds of waters great shall have no power on him . When trouble and adversity do compass me about , Thou art my resuge and my joy , and thou dost rid me out . Come hither , and I will thee teach how thou shalt walk aright : I will thee guide as I myself have learn'd by proof and sight . Be not so rude and ignorant as is the horse and mule , Whose mouth without a rain or bit from harm thou canst not rule . The wicked man shall manifold sorrows and griefs sustain : But unto him that trusts in God his goodness shall remain . Be merry therefore in the Lord , ye just lift up your voice : And ye of pure and perfect heart , be glad and eke rejoyce .
Exultate justi . Psal. xxxiii . J. H.
YE righteous in the Lord rejoyce ; it is a seemly sight , That upright men with thankful voice should praise the Lord of might . Praise ye the Lord with harp and song , in psalms and pleasant things : With lute and instrument among that soundeth with ten strings . Sing to the Lord a song most new , with courage give him praise : For why ? his word is ever true , his works and all his ways . To judgement , equity , and right he hath a great good will : And with his gifts he doth delight the earth throughout to fill . For by the word of God alone the heavens all were wrought : Their hosts and powers every one his breath to pass hath brought . The waters great gathered hath he on heaps within the shore : And hid them in the depth to be , as in an house of store . All men on earth both least and most , fear God and keep his law : Ye that inhabit in each coast , dread him and stand in aw . What he commanded wrought it was at once with present speed : What he doth will is brought to pass with full effect indeed . The counsels of the nations rude the Lord doth bring to nought : He doth defeat the multitude of their device and thought . But his decrees continue still , they never slack nor swage : The motions of his minde and will take place in every age .
The second part . And blest are they to whom the Lord as God and guide is known : Whom he doth choose of mere accord to take them as his own . The Lord from heaven cast his sight on men mortal by birth : Considering from his feat of might the dwellers of the earth . The Lord , I say , whose hand hath wrought mans heart , and doth it frame : For he alone doth know the thought and working of the same . A king that trusteth in his host shall nought prevail at length : The man that of his might doth boast shall fall for all his strength . The troups of horsmen eke shall fail ▪ their sturdy steeds shall sterve : The strength of horse shall not prevail the rider to preserve . But lo , the eyes of God intend and watch to aid the just : With such as fear him to offend , and on his goodness trust : That he of death and great distress may set their souls from dread : And if that dearth their land oppress , in hunger them to feed . Wherefore our soul doth whole depend on God our strength and stay : He is our shield us to defend , and drive all darts away . Our soul in God hath joy and game , rejoycing in his might : For why ? in his most holy Name we hope and much delight . Therefore let thy goodness , O Lord , still present with us be : As we always with one accord do onely trust in thee .
Benedicam Dom. Psal. xxxiv . T. S.
I Will give laud and honour both unto the Lord always , And eke my mouth for evermore shall speak unto his praise . I do delight to laud the Lord in soul and eke in voice : That humble men and mortifi'd may hear , and so rejoyce , Therefore see that ye magnifie with me the living Lord , And let us now exalt his Name together with one accord . For I my self besought the Lord , he answered me again , And me delivered incontinent from all my fear and pain . Whoso they be that him behold , shall see his light most clear : Their countenance shall not be dash● , they need it not to fear . This filly wretch for some relief unto the Lord did call ; Who did him hear without delay , and rid him out of thrall . The angel of the Lord doth pitch his tents in every place , To save all such as fear the Lord , that nothing them deface . Taste and consider well therefore that God is good and just : O happy man that maketh him his onely stay and trust ! Fear ye the Lord , ye holy oner , above all earthly thing : For they that fear the living Lord , are sure to lack nothing , The lions shall be hunger-bit , and pin'd with famine much : But as for them that fear the Lord , no lack shall be to such .
The second part . Come near therefore , my children dear , and to my words give ear : I shall you teach the perfect way , how ye the Lord should fear . Who is the man that would live long , and lead ablessed life ? See thou refrain thy tongue and lips from all deceit and strife . Turn back thy face from doing ill , and do the godly deed : Enquire for peace and quietness , and follow it with speed . For why ? the eyes of God above upon the just are bent : His ears likewise do hear the plaint of the poor innocent . But he doth frown and bend his brows upon the wicked train : And cuts away the memory that should of them remain . But when the just do call and cry , the Lord doth hear them so , That out of pain and misery forthwith he lets them go . The Lord is kinde and strait at hand to such as be contrite : He saves also the sorrowful , the poor and meek in sprite . Full many be the miseries that righteous men do suffer : But out of all adversities the Lord doth them deliver . The Lord doth so preserve and keep his very bones alway , That not so much as one of them doth perish or decay . The sin shall slay the wicked man , which he himself hath wrought : And such as ha●e the righteous man , shall soon be brought to nought . But they that fear the living , Lord , the Lord doth save them sound : And who that put their trust in him , nothing shall them confound .
Judica me , Domine . Psal. xxxv . J. H.
LOrd , plead my cause against my foes , confound their force and might : ●ight on my part against all those that seek with me to fight . ● Lay hand upon the spear and shield , thy self in armour dress : ●tand up for me , and fight the field , to help me from distress . Gird on thy sword , and stop the way , mine enemies to withstand : That thou unto my soul mayst say , Lo I thy help at hand . Confound them with rebuke and blame , that seek my soul to spill : ●et them turn back and flee with shame , that think to work me ill . Let them disperse and flee abroad , as wind doth drive the dust : ●nd that the angel of our God their might away may thrust . Let all their ways be void of light , and slippery like to fall : ●●d send thine angel with thy might , to persecute them all . For why ? without my fault they have in secret set their grin : ●●d for no cause have digg'd a cave to take my soul therein . When they think least and have no care , O Lord , destroythem all : ●●t them be trapt in their own snare , and in their mischief fall . And let my soul , my heart and voice , In God have joy and wealth : ●●at in the Lord I may rejoyce , ●nd in his saving health . And then my bones shall speak and say , ●●y parts shall all agree : Lord , though they do seem full gay , what man is like to thee ?
The second part . Thou dost defend the weak from them that are both stout and strong : 〈◊〉 rid the poor from wicked men , that spoil and do them wrong . My cruel foes against me rise to witness things untrue : 〈◊〉 to accuse me they devise of things I never knew . Where I to them did ow good will , they quit me with disdain : That they should pay my good with ill , my soul doth sore complain . When they were sick I mourn'd therefore and clad my self in sack : With fasting I did saint full sore , to pray I was not slack . As they had been my brethren dear , I did my self behave : As one that maketh woful chear about his mothers grave . But they at my disease did joy , and gather on a rout : Yea , abject slaves at me did toy , with mocks and checks full stout . The belly-gods and flattering train , that all good things deride , At me do grin with great disdain , and pluck their mouthes alide . Lord , when wilt thou amend this gear ? why dost thou stay and pause ? O rid my soul mine onely dear , out of these lions claws . And then will I give thanks to thee before the church always : And where most of the people be , there will I shew thy praise . Let not my foes prevail on me , which hate me for no fault : Nor yet to wink or turn their eye , that causless me assault .
The third part . Of peace no word they think or say , their talk is all untrue : They still consult and would betray all those that peace ensue . With open mouth they run at me , they gape , they laugh , they fleer : Well , well , say they , our eye doth see the thing that we desire . But , Lord , thou seest what ways they take , cease not this gear to mend : Be not far off , nor me forsake , as men that sail their friend . Awake , arise , and stir abroad . defend me in my right : Revenge my cause , my Lord , my God , and aid me with thy might . According to thy righteousness , my Lord God , set me free : And let them not their pride express , nor triumph over me . Let not their hearts rejoyce and cry , There , there , this gear goes trim : Nor give them cause to say on high , We have our will on him . Confound them with rebuke and shame , that joy when I do mourn : And pay them home with spight and blame , that brag at me with scorn . Let them be glad and eke rejoyce , which love mine upright way : And they all times with heart and voice shall praise the Lord , and say , Great is the Lord , and doth excell , for why ? he doth delight To see his servants prosper well ; that is his pleasant sight . Wherefore my tongue I will apply thy righteousness to praise : Unto the Lord my God will I sing laud and praise alwaies .
Dixit injustus . Psal. xxxvi . J. H. THe wicked with his works unjust doth thus perswade his heart , That of the Lord he hath no trust ; his sear is set apart . Yet doth he joy in his estate , to walk as he began , So long till he deserve the hate of God and eke of man . His words are wicked , vile , and naught , his tongue no truth doth tell : Yet at no hand will he be taught which way he may do well . When he should sleep , then doth he muse his mischiefs to fulfill : No wicked ways doth he refuse , nor nothing , that is ill . But , Lord , thy goodness doth ascend above the heavens high : So doth thy truth it self extend unto the cloudy sky . Much more then hills so high and steep , thy justice is exprest : Thy judgement 's like to seas most deep , thou sa●'st both man and beast , Thy mercy is above all things , O God , it doth excell : In trust whereof , as in thy wings , the sons of men shall dwell . Within thy house they shall be ●ed with plenty at their will : Of all delights they shall be sped , and take thereof their fill . For why ? the well of life so pure doth ever flow from thee , And in thy light we are full sure the lasting light to see . From such as thee desire to know let not thy grace depart : Thy righteousness declare and show to men of upright heart . Let not the proud on me prevail . O Lord , of thy good grace : Nor let the wicked me assail , to throw me out of place . But they in their device shall fall that wicked works maintain : They shall be overthrown withall , and never rise again .
Noli amulari . Psal. xxxvii . W. W.
GRudge not to see the wicked men in wealth to flourish still : Nor yet envy such as to ill have bent and set their will . For as green grass and flourishing herbs are cut and wither away : So shall their great prosperity soon pass , fade , and decay . Trust thou therefore in God alone , to do well give thy minde : So shalt thou have the land as thine , and there sure food shalt finde . In God set all thy hearts delight , Or else canst wish in all the world , thou need'st it not to crave . Cast both thy self and thine affairs , on God with perfect trust , And thou shalt see with patience th' effect both sure and just . Thy perfect life and godly name he will clear as the light : So that the sun even at noon-day shall not shine half so bright . Be still therefore , and stedfastly , on God see thou wait then , Not shrinking for the prosperous state of lewd and wicked men . Shake of despight , envy , and hate , at least in any wise : Their wicked steps avoid and flee , and follow not their guise . For every wicked man will God destroy , both more and less : But such as trust in him are sure the land for to possess . Whatch but a while , and thou shalt see no more the wicked train , No not so much as house or place where once he did remain .
The second part . But merciful and humble men enjoy shall sea and land : In rest and peace they shall rejoyce , for nought shall them withstand . The lewd men and malicious against the just conspire : They gnash their teeth at him , as men which do his bane desire . But while that lewd men thus do think , the Lord laughs them to scorn : For why ? he sees their term approach , when they shall sigh and mourn . The wicked have their sword out drawn , their bowe eke have they bent , To overthrow and kill the poor , as he the right way went . But the same sword shall pierce their heart which was to kill the just : Likewise the bowe shall break to shivers , wherein they put their trust . Doubtless the just mans poor estate is better a great deal more Then all these lewd and wicked mens rich pomp and heaped store . For be their power never so strong , God will it overthrow : Where contrary he doth preserve the humble men and low . He sees by his great providence the good mens trade and way : And will give them inheritance which never shall decay . They shall not be discouraged , when some are hard bested : When others shall be hunger-bit , they shall be clad and ●ed . For whosoever wicked is , and enemy to the Lord , Shall quail , yea melt even as lambs grease , or smoke that flies abroad .
The third part . Behold , the wicked borrows much , and never pays again : Whereas the just by liberal gifts makes many glad and sain . For they whom God doth bless , shall hare the land for heritage : And they whom he doth curie , likewise shall perish in his rage . The Lord the just mans ways doth guide , and gives him good success : To everything he takes in hand he sendeth good address . Though that he fall , yet is he sure not utterly to quail : Because the Lord stretcheth out his hand at need , and doth not fail . I have been young , and now am old , yet did I never see The just man left , nor yet his seed to beg for miserie . But gives always most liberally , and sends whereas is need : His children and posterity receive of God their meed . Flee vice therefore and wickedness , and vertue do embrace : So God shall grant thee long to have on earth a dwelling-place . For God so loveth equity , and shews to his such grace , That he preserveth them alway , but 'stroys the wicked race . Whereas the good and godly men inherit shall the land , Having as lords all things therein in their own power and hand . The just mans mouth shall ever speak of matters wise and high : His tongue doth talk to edifie , with truth and equity . For in his heart the law of God his law doth still abide : So that where ever he goes or walks , his foot can never slide . The wicked like a ravening wolf the just man doth beset , By all means seeking him to kill , if he fall in his net .
The fourth part . Though he should fall into his hands , yet God would succour send : Though men against him sentence give , God would him yet defend . Wait thou on God and keep his way , he shall preservethee then The earth to rule , and thou shalt see destroy'd these wicked men . The wicked have I seen most strong , and plac'd in high degree . Flourishing in all wealth and store , as doth the laurel-tree . But suddenly he past away , and lo , he was quite gone : Then I him sought , but could not fi●de the place where dwelt such one . Mark and behold the perfect man , how God doth him increase : For the just man shall have at length great joy with rest and peace . As for transgressours , wo to them , destroy'd they shall all be : God will cut off their budding race , and rich posteritie . But the salvation of the just doth come from God above , Who in their trouble sends them aid , of his mere grace and love . God doth them help , save , and delivet from lowd men and unjust : And still will save them whil'st that they in him do put their trust .
Domine , ne . Psal. xxxviii . J. H.
PUt me not to rebuke , O Lord , in thy provoked ire : Ne in thy heavy wrath , O Lord , correct me I desire . Thine arrows do stick fast in me , thy hand doth press me sore : And in my flesh no health at all appeareth any more , And all this is by reason of thy wrath that I am in : Nor any rest is in my bones by reason of my sin . For lo , my wicked doings , Lord , above my head are gone : A greater load then I can bear , they lie me sore upon . My wounds stink and are festred se , as lothsome is to see : Which all through mine own foolishness betideth unto me . And I in careful wise am brought in trouble and distress : That I go wailing all the day in doleful heaviness . My loyns are fill'd with sore disease , my flesh hath no whole part : I feeble am and broken sore , I roar for grief of heart : Thou know'st , Lord , my desire , my grones fail , are open in thy sight : My heart doth pant , my strength doth mine eyes have lost their light . My lovers and my wonted friends stand looking on my wo : And eke my kinsmen far away are me departed fro . They that did seek my life , laid snares , and they that sought the way To do me hurt , spake lies , and thought on mischief all the day .
The second part . But as a deaf man I became , that cannot hear at all : And as one dumb , that opens not his mouth to speak withall . For all my confidence , O Lord , is wholly set on thee : O Lord , thou Lord that art my God , thou shalt give ear to me . This did I crave , that they my foes triemph not over me : 〈◊〉 when my foot did slip , then they did joy my fall to see . And truly I poor wretch am set in place a woful wight : And eke my grievous heaviness is ever in my sight . For while that I my wickedness in humble wise confess ; And while I for my sinful deeds my sorrows do express : My foes do still remain alive , and mighty are also : ●●d they that hate me wrongfully , in number hugely grow . They stand against me that my good with evil do repay : because that good and honest things I do ensue alway . Forsake me not , O Lord my God , be thou not far away : a Haste me to help , my Lord , my God , my safety and my stay .
Dixi. Custodiam . Psal. xxxix . J. H.
Said , I will look to my ways , for fear I should go wrong ; I will take heed all times that I offend not with my tongue . As with a bit I will keep fast my mouth with force and might , ●ot once to whisper all the while the wicked are in sight . I held my tongue and spake no word , but kept me close and still : 〈◊〉 , from good talk I did refrain , but sore against my will . My heart waxt hot within my breast , with musing , thought , and doubt , Which did increase and stir the fire : at last these words burst out ; Lord , number out my life and days which yet I have not past , 〈◊〉 that I may be certifi'd how long my life shall last . Lord , thou hast pointed out my life in length much like a span : ●●e age is nothing unto thee , so vain is every man . Man walketh like a shade , and doth in vain himself If annoy ●●getting goods , and cannot tell who shall the same enjoy . Now , Lord , sith things this wise do frame , what help do I desire ? Of truth my help doth hang on thee , I nothing else require .
The second part . From all the sins that I have done , Lord , quit me out of hand , And make me not a scorn to fools that nothing understand . I was as dumb , and to complain no trouble might me move : Because I knew it was thy work , my patience for to prove . Lord , take from me thy scourge & plague , I can them not withstand : I faint and pine away for fear of thy most heavy hand . When thou for sin dost man rebuke , he waxeth wo and wan , As doth a cloth that moths have fret , so vain a thing is man . Lord , hear my suit and give good heed , regard my tears that fall : I sojourn like a stranger here , as did my fathers all . O spare a little , give me space my strength for to restore , Before I go away from hence , and shall be seen no more .
Expectant expectavi . Psal. xl . J. H.
I Waited long and sought the Lord . and patiently did bear : At length to me he did accord my voice and cry to hear . He pluckt me from the lake so deep out of the mire and clay : And on a rock he set my feet , and he did guide my way . To me he taught a psalm of praise , which I must shew abroad , And sing new songs of thanks alwaies unto the Lord our God . When all the folk these things shall fee , as people much afraid , Then they unto the Lord will flee , and trust upon his aid . O blest is he whose hope and heart doth in the Lord remain , That with the proud doth take no part , nor such as lie and fain . For , Lord my God , thy wondrous deeds in greatness far do pass , Thy favour towards us exceeds all things that ever was . When I intend and do devise thy works abroad to show , To such a reckoning they do rise , thereof no end I know . Burnt-offrings thou delight'st not in , I know thy whole desire : With sacrifice to purge his sin thou dost no man require . Meat-offerings and sacrifice thou wouldst not have at all : But thou , O Lord , hast open made mine ears to hear withall . But then said I , Behold and look , I come a mean to be : For in the volume of thy book thus is it said of me , That I , O God , should do thy minde , which thing doth like me well : For in my heart thy law I finde last placed there to dwell . Thy justice and thy righteousness in great resorts I tell : Behold , my tongue no time doth cease , O Lord , thou know'st full well .
The second part . I have not hid within my brest thy goodness as by stealth : But I declare and have exprest thy truth and saving health . I kept not close thy loving minde , that no man should it know : The trust that in thy truth I finde , to all the Church I show . Thy tender mercy , Lord , from me withdraw thou not away : But let thy love and veritie preserve me still for ay . For I with mischiefs many a one am sore beset about : My sins increase , and so come on , I cannot spie them out . For why ? in number they exceed the hairs upon my head : My heart doth faint for very dread , that I am almost dead . With speed send help and set me free , O Lord , I thee require : Make haste with aid to succour me , O Lord , at my desire . Let them sustain rebuke and shame that seek my soul to spill : Drive back my foes , and them defame that wish and would me ill . For their ill feats do them descry that would deface my name : Always at me they rail and cry , Fie on him , fie for shame . Let them in thee have joy and wealth that seek to thee alwaies : That those that love thy saving health may say , To God be praise . But as for me , I am but poor , opprest and brought full low : Yet thou , O Lord , wilt me restore to health , full well I know . For why ? thou art my hope and trust , my refuge , help and stay : Wherefore my God , as thou art just , with me no time delay .
Beatus qui intelligit . Psal. xli . T. S. THe man is blest that careful is the needy to consider : For in the season perilous the Lord will him deliver . The Lord will make him safe and sound , and happy in the land : And he will not deliver him into his enemies hand . And in his bed when he lies sick , the Lord will him restore : And thou , O Lord , wilt turn to health his sickness and his sore . Then in my sickness thus said I , Have mercy , Lord , on me , And heal my soul which is full wo that I offended thee . Mine enemies wisht me ill in heart , and thus of me did say , When shall he die , that all his name may vanish quite away ? And when they come to visit me , they ask if I do well : But in their hearts mischief they hatch , and to their mates it tell . They bite their lips and whisper so , as though they would me charm , And cast their fetches how to trap me with some mortal harm . Some grievous sin hath brought him to this sickness , say they plain : He is so low that without doubt rise can he not again . The man also that I did trust , with me did use deceit : Who at my table ate my bread , the same for me laid wait . Have mercy , Lord , on me therefore , and let me be preserv'd : That I may render unto them the things they have deserv'd . By this I know assuredly to be belov'd of thee , When that mine enemies have no cause to triumph over me . But in my right thou hast me kept , and maintained alway : And in thy presence place assign'd where I shall dwell for ay . The Lord the God of Israel he praised evermore : Even so be it , Lord , will I say , even so be it therefore .
Quomadmodum . Psal. xlii . J. H.
LIke as the hart doth breathe and bray the well-springs to obtain ; So doth my soul desire alway with thee , Lord , to remain . My soul doth thirst , and would draw near the living God of might : Oh when shall I come and appear in presence of his sight ! The tears all times are my repast , which from mine eyes do slide : When wicked men cry out so fast , Where now is God thy guide ? Alas , what grief is it to think what freedom once I had ! Therefore my soul as at pits brink most heavy is and fad . When I did march in good aray , furnished with my train , Unto the temple was our way , with songs and hearts most fain . My soul , why art thou sad alwaies , and fret'st thus in my brest ? Trust still in God ; for him to praise I hold it ever best . By him I have succour at need against all pain and grief : He is my God , which with all speed will haste to send relief . And thus my soul within me , Lord , doth faint to think upon The land of Jordan , and record the little hill Hermon .
The second part . One grief another in doth call . as clouds burst out their voice : The flouds of evil that do fall , run over me with noise . Yet I by day felt his goodness and help at all assayes : Likewise by night I did not cease the living God to praise . I am perswaded thus to say to him with pure pretence , O Lord , thou art my guide and stay , my rock and sure defence . Why do I then in pensiveness hanging the head thus walk , While that mine enemies me oppress , and vex me with their talk ? For why ? they pierce my inward parts with pangs to be abhor'd , When they cry out with stubborn hearts , where is thy God , thy Lord ? So soon why dost thou faint and quail , my soul with pain opprest ? With thoughts why dost thy self assail so sore within my brest ? Trust in the Lord thy God always , and thou the time shalt see To give him thanks with laud and praise for health restor'd to thee .
Judica me , Domine . Psal. xliii . T. S. JUdge and revenge my cause , O Lord , from them that evil be : From wicked and deceitful men , O Lord , deliver me . For of my strength thou art the God , why put'st thou me thee fro ? And why walk I so heavily oppressed with my foe ? Send out thy light , and eke thy truth , and lead me with thy grace , Which may conduct me to thy hill , and to thy dwelling-place . Then shall I to the altar go of God my joy and chear : And on my harp give thanks to thee , O God , my God most dear . Why art thou then so sad , my soul , and fret'st thus in my brest ? Still trust in God ; for him to praise I hold it always best . By him I have deliverance against all pain and grief : He is my God which doth alway at need send me relief .
Deus auribus . Psal. xliv . T. S.
OUr ears have heard our fathers tell , and reverently record The wondrous works that thou hast done in older time , O Lord . How thou didst cast the Gentiles out , and stroyd'st them with strong hand : Planting our fathers in their place , and gav'st to them their land . They conquered not by sword not strength the land of thy behest : But by thy hand , thy arm , and grace ; because thou lov'dst them best . Thou art my King , O God , that holp Jacob in sundry wise . Led with thy power , we threw down such as did against us rise . I trusted not in bowe nor sword , they could not save me sound : Thou kept'st us from our enemies rage , thou dist our foes confound . And still we boast of thee our God , and praise thy holy name ; Yet now thou go'st not with our host , but leavest us to shame . Thou mad'st us flee before our foes , and so were overtrod : Our enemies robb'd and spoil'd our goods , when we were sperst abroad . Thou hast us given to our foes , as sheep for to be slain : Amongst the heathen every where scattred we do remain . Thy people thou hast sold like slaves , and as a thing of nought : For profit none thou hadst thereby , no gain at all was sought . And to our neighbours thou hast made of us a laughing stock : And those that round about us dwell , at us do grin and mock .
The second part . Thus we serve for none other use , but for a common talk : They mock , they scorn , they nod their heads where ere they go or walk . I am asham'd continually , to hear these wicked men : Yea so I blush , that all my face with red is covered then . For why ? we hear such slandrous words , such false reports and lies ; That death it is to see their wrongs , their threatnings and their cries . For all this we forgot not thee , nor yet thy covenant brake : We turn not back our hearts from thee , nor yet thy paths forsake . Yet thou hast trod us down to dust , where dens of dragons be , And covered us with shade of death , and great adversitie . If we had our Gods Name forgot , and help of idols sought , Would not God then have tri'd this out ? for he doth know our thought . Nay , nay , for thy Names sake , O Lord , always are we slain thus : As sheep unto the shambles sent , right so they deal with us . Up Lord , why sleepest thou ? awake , and leave us not for all : Why hidest thou thy countenance , and dost forget our thrall ? For down to dust our soul is brought , and we now at last cast : Our belly , like as it were glu'd , unto the ground cleaves fast . Rise up therefore for our defence , and help us , Lord , at need : We thee beseech for thy goodness , to rescue us with speed .
Eructavit . Psal. xlv . J. H.
MY heart doth take in hand some godly song to sing : The praise that I shall shew therein pertaineth to the king . My tongue shall be as quick his honour to indite , As is the pen of any scribe that useth fast to write . O fairest of all men . thy speech is pleasant pure : For God hath blessed thee with gifts for ever to endure . About thee gird thy sword , O prince of might elect : With honour , glory , and renown thy person pure is deckt . Go forth with godly speed , with meekness , truth and right : And thy right hand shall thee instruct in works of dreadful might . Thine arrows sharp and keen their hearts so sore shall sting : That sulk shall fall and kneel to thee , yea all thy foes , O king . Thy royal seat , O Lord ; for ever shall remain : Because the sceptre of thy realm doth righteousness maintain , Because thou lov'st the right , and dost the ill detest , God ; even thy God hath 'nointed thee with joy above the rest . With myrrh and savours sweet thy clothes are all bespread : When thou dost from thy palace pass , therein to make thee glad , Kings daughters do attend in fine and rich aray : At thy right hand the queen doth stand in gold and garments gay .
The second part . O daughter , take good heed , incline and give good ear : Thou must forget thy kindred all , and fathers house most dear , Then shall the king desire thy beauty fair and trim : For why ? he is the Lord thy God , and thou must worship him , The daughters then of Tyre , with gifts full rich to see , And all the wealthy of the land shall make their suit to thee . The daughter of the king is glorious to behold : Within her closet she doth sit all deckt in beaten gold . In robes well wrought with needle , and many a pleasant thing : With virgins fair on her to wait , she cometh to the king . Thus are they brought with joy and mirth on every side , Into the palace of the king , and there they do abide . In stead of parents left , ( O queen , the case so stands ) Thou shalt have sons whom thou mayst s●t as princes in all lands . Wherefore thy holy Name all ages shall record : The people shall give thanks to thee for evermore , O Lord .
Deus noster . Psal. xlvi . J. H. THe Lord is our defence and aid , the strength whereby we stand : When we with wo are much dismay'd , he is our help at hand . Though th' earth remove , we will not fear , though hills so high and steep Be thrust and hurled here and there , within the sea so deep . No , though the waves do rage so sore that all the banks it spills : And though it overflow the shore , and beat down mighty hills . For one fair floud doth send abroad his pleasant streams apace , To fresh the city of our God , and wash his holy place . In midst of her the Lord doth dwell , she can no whit decay : All things against her that rebell the Lord will truly slay . The heathen folk , the kingdoms fear , the people make a noise : The earth doth melt and not appear , when God puts forth his voice . The Lord of hosts doth take our part , to us he hath an eie : Our hope of health with all our heart on Jacobs God doth lie . Come here and see with minde & thought the working of our God : What wonders he himself hath wrought in all the world abroad . By him all wars are husht and gone , which countreys did conspire : Their bowes he brake and spears each one , their chariots burnt with fire . Leave off therefore ( saith he ) and know I am a God most stout , Among the heathen high and low , and all the earth throughout . The Lord of hosts doth us defend , he is our strength and tower : On Jacobs God we do depend , and on his might and power .
Omnes gentes . Psal. xlvii . J. H. YE people all with one accord clap hands and eke rejoyce : Be glad and sing unto the Lord with sweet and pleasant voice . For high the Lord and dreadful is , with wonders manifold : A mighty King he is truly , in all the earth extoll'd , The people shall he make to be unto our bondage thrall : And underneath our feet the shall the nations make to fall . For us the heritage he chose which we possess alone , The flourishing worship of Jacob his welbeloved one . Our God ascended up on high with joy and pleasant noise : The Lord goes up above the skie with trumpets loyal voice . Sing praises to our God , sing praise , sing praises to our King : For God is King of all the earth ; all skilful praises sing . God on the heathen reigns and fits upon his holy throne : The princes of the people have them joyned every one To Abrahams people : for our God , which is exalted high , As with a buckler doth defend the earth continually .
Magnus Dominus . Psal. xlviii . J. H. GReat is the Lord , and with great praise to be advanced still Within the city of our God , upon his holy hill . Mount Sion is a pleasant place , it gladdeth all the land : The city of the mighty King on her north-side doth stand . Within the palaces thereof God is a refuge known : For so , the kings are gathered , and together they are gone . But when they did behold it so , they wondred , and they were Astonied much , and suddenly were driven back with fear . Great terrour there on them did fall , for very wo they cry , As doth a woman when she shall go travail by and by . As thou with eastern wind the ships upon the sea dost break , So they were stroy'd : and even as we heard our fathers speak ; So in the city of the Lord we saw as it was told , Yea , in the city which our God for ever will uphold . O Lord , we wait and do attend on thy good help and grace : For which we do all times attend within thy holy place . O Lord , according to thy Name for ever is thy praise : And thy right hand , O Lord , is full of righteousness always . Let , for thy judgements , Sion mount fulfilled be with joys : And eke of Judah grant , O Lord , the daughters to rejoyce . Go walk about all Sion hill , yea , round about her go ; And tell the towers that thereupon are builded on a row . And mark ye well her bulwarks all , behold her towers there : That ye may tell thereof to them that after shall be here . For this God is our God , our God for evermore is he : Yea , and unto the death also our Guider shall he be .
Audite bee omnes . Psal. xlix . J. H.
ALI people hearken and give ear to that that I shall tell : Both high and low , both rich and poor that in the world do dwell . For why ? my mouth shall make discourse of many things right wise : In understanding shall mine heart his study exercise . I will encline mine ear to know the parable so dark : And open all my doubtful speech in metre on my harp , Why should I fear affliction , or any careful toyl : Or else my foes which at my heels are prest my lise to spoil ? For as for such as riches have , wherein their trust is most ; And they which of their treasures great themselves do brag and boast ; There is not one of them that can his brothers death redeem , Or that can give a price to God sufficient for him . It is too great a price to pay , none can thereto attain : Or that he might his life prolong , or not in grave remain . They see wise men , as well as fools , subject unto deaths bands : And being dead , strangers possess their goods , their rents , their lands . Their care is to build houses fair , and so determine sure To make their name right great on earth for ever to endure . Yet shall noman always enjoy high honour , wealth , and rest ; But shall at length taste of deaths cup , as well as the brute beast .
The second part . And though they try their foolish thoughts to be most lewd and vain : Their children yet approve their talk , and in like sin remain . As sheep into the fold are brought , so shall they into grave : Death shall them eat , and in that day the just shall lordship have . Their image and their royal port shall fade and quite decay , When as from house to pit they pass with wo and well-away . But God will surely preserve me from death and endless pain : Because he will of his good grace my soul receive again . If any man wax wondrous rich , fear not , I say , therefore : Although the glory of his house increaseth more and more . For when he dies , of all these things nothing shall he receive : His glory will not follow him , his pomp will take her leave . Yet in this life he takes himself the happiest under sun : And others likewise flatter him , saying , All is well done . And presuppose he live as long as did his fathers old ; Yet must he needs at length give place , and be brought to deaths fold . Thus man to honour God hath brought ▪ yet doth he not consider : But like brute beasts so doth he live , which turn to dust and powder .
Deus deorum . Psal. l. W. W. THe mighty God , th' eternal hath thus spoke , And all the world he will call and provoke : Even from the east , and so forth to the west . From towards Sion , which place he liketh best , God will appear in beauty most excellent : Our God will come before long time bespent . Devouring fire shall go before his face ; A great tempest shall round about him trace . Then shall he call the earth and heavens bright , To judge his folk with equity and right : Saying , Go to ▪ and now my saints assemble : My pact they keep , their gifts do not dissemble . The heavens shall declare his righteousness : For God is Judge of all things more and less . Hear , my people , for I will now reveal ; List , Israel , I will thee nought conceal . Thy God , thy God am I , and will not blame thee For giving not all manner offerings to me , I have no need to take of thee at all Goats of thy fold , or cast out of thy stall : For all the beasts are mine within the woods : On thousand hills cattel are mine own goods . I know for mine all birds that are on mountains : All beasts are mine which haunt the fields and fountains . Hungry if I were , I would not thee it tell ; For all is mine that in the world doth dwell . Eat I the flesh of great bulls or bullocks ? Or drink the bloud of goats , or of the flocks ? Offer to God praise and hearty thanksgiving , And pay thy vows unto God everliving . Call upon me when troubled thou shalt be : Then will I help , and thou shalt honour me . To the wicked thus saith th' eternal God , Why dost thou preach my laws and hests abroad : Seeing thou hast them with thy mouth abused , And hat'st to be by discipline reformed ? My words , I say , thou dost reject and hate . If that thou see a thief , as with thy mate , Thou runn'st with him , and so your prey do seek ; And art all one with bauds and ruffians eke . Thou giv'st thy self to backbite and to slander : And how thy tongue deceives it is a wonder . Thou sitt'st musing thy brother how to blame , And how to put thy mothers son to shame . These things thou didst , and whil'st I held my tongue , Thou didst me judge , because I staid so long , Like to thy self : yet though I keep long silence , Once shalt thou feel of thy wrongs just recompence . Consider this , ye that forget the Lord , And fear not when he threatneth with his word : Lest without help I spoil you as a prey . But he that thanks offereth , praiseth me ay , ●●ith the Lord God : and he that walks this trace , I will him teach Gods saving healtht ' embrace .
Another of the same , by J.H.
THe God of gods , the Lord , hath call'd the earth by name : From whence the sun doth rise , unto the setting of the same . 〈◊〉 From Sion his fair place , his glory bright and clear , The perfect beauty of his grace , from thence it did appear . 〈◊〉 Our God shall come in haste , to speak he shall not doubt : Before him shall the fire waste , and tempest round about . 〈◊〉 The heavens from on high , the earth below likewise He will call forth to judge and try , his folk he doth devise . Bring forth my saints , saith he , my faithful flock so dear : Which are in band and league with me , my law to love and fear . 〈◊〉 And when these things are tri'd , the heavens shall record , That God is just ; and all must bide the judgement of the Lord . . My people , O give heed , Israel to thee I cry : I am thy God , thy help at need , thou canst it not deny . I do not say to thee thy sacrifice is slack : Thou offerest daily unto me much more then I do lack . Think'st thou that I do need thy cattel young or old ? Or else so much desire to feed on goats out of thy fold ? Nay ; all the beasts are mine , in woods that eat their fills : And thousands more of neat and kine , that run-wilde on the hills .
The second part . The birds that build on high , in hills and out of sight : And beasts that in the fields do lie , are subject to my might . Then though I hungred sore , what need I ought of thine , Sith that the earth with her great store , and all therein is mine ? To bulls flesh have I minde to eat it dost thou think ? Or such a sweetness do I finde the bloud of goats to drink ? Give to the Lord his praise , with thanks to him apply : And see thou pay thy vows always unto the God mòst high . Then seek and call to me , when ought would work thee blame : And I will sure deliver thee , that thou mayst praise my Name . But to the wicked train , which talk of God each day , And yet their works are foul and vain , to them the Lord will say , With what a face dar'st thou my word once speak or name ? Why doth thy talk my law allow , thy deeds deny the same ? Whereas for to amend thy life thou art so slack : My word the which thou dost pretend , is cast behinde thy back .
The third part . When thou a thief dost see by theft to live in wealth , With him thou runn'st and dost agree likewise to thrive by stealth . When thou dost them behold that wives and maids defile , Thou lik'st it well , and waxest bold to use that life most vise . Thy lips thou dost apply to slander and defame : Thy tongue is taught to craft and lie , and still doth use the same . Thou studiest to revile thy friends to thee so near : With slander thou wouldst needs defile thy mothers son most dear . Hereat while I do wink , as though I did not see , Thou goest on still , and so dost think that I am like to thee . But sure I will not let to strike , when I begin : Thy faults in order I will set , and open all thy sin . Mark this I you require , that have not God in minde : Lest when I plague you in mine ire , your help be far to finde . He that doth give to me the sacrifice of praise , Doth please me well , and he shall see to walk in godly ways .
Miserere mei . Psal. li. W. W.
O Lord , consider my distress , and now with speed some pity take : My sins deface , my faults redress , good Lord , for thy great mercies sake . Wash me , O Lord , and make me clean from this unjust and sinful act , And purifie yet once again my hainous crime and bloudy fact . Remorse and sorrow do constrain me to acknowledge mine excess : My sin alas doth still remain before my face without release . For thee alone I have offended , committing evil in thy sight : And if I were therefore condemned . / yet were thy judgements just and right . It is too manifest alas that first I was conceiv'd in sin : Yea , of my mother so born was , and yet vile wretch remain therein . Also behold , Lord , thou dost love the inward truth of a pure heart : Therefore thy wisdom from above thou hast reveal'd me to convert . If thou with hyssop purge this blot , I shall be cleaner then the glass : And if thou wash away my spot , the snow in whiteness shall I pass . Therefore , O Lord , such joy me send , that inwardly I may finde grace , And that my strength may now amend which thou hast swag'd for my trespass , Turn back thy face and frowning ire , for I have felt enough thy hand : And purge my sins , I thee desire , which do in number pass the sand . Make new my heart within my brest , and frame it to thy holy will : Thy constant Spirit in me let rest , which may these raging enemies kill .
The second part . Cast me not , Lord , out from thy face , but speedily my torments end : Take not from me thy Spirit of grace , which may from dangers me defend . Restore me to those joys again which I was wont in thee to finde : And let me thy free Spirit retain , which unto thee may stir my minde . Thus when I shall thy mercies know , I shall instruct others therein : And men that are likewise brought low , by mine example shall flee sin . O God , that of my health art Lord , forgive me this my bloudy vice : My heart and tongue shall then accord to sing thy mercies and justice . Touch thou my lips , my tongue untie , O Lord , which art the onely key : And then my mouth shall testifie thy wondrous works , and praise alway . And as for outward sacrifice , I would have offered many a one : But thou esteem'st them of no price , and therein pleasure tak'st thou none . The heavy heart , the minde opprest , O Lord , thou never dost reject : And , to speak truth , it is the best , and of all sacrifice th' effect . Lord , unto Sion turn thy face , pour out thy mercies on thy hill , And on Jerusalem thy grace , build up the walls , and love it still . Thou shalt accept then our offrings of peace and righteousness , I say : Yea , calves and many other things upon thine altar will we lay .
Another of the same , by J.H.
HAve mercy on me , Lord , after thy great abounding grace : After thy mercies multitude do thou my sins deface . Yea wash me more from mine offence , and cleanse me from my sin : For I do know my faults , and still my sin is in mine eyn . Against thee , thee alone I have offended in this case : And evil have I done before the presence of thy face : That in the things that thou hast done upright thou mayst be tri'd , And eke in judging , that the doom may pass upon thy side . Behold , in wickedness my kinde and shape I did receive : And lo my sinful mother eke in sin did me conceive . But lo , the truth in inward parts is pleasant unto thee ; And secrets of thy wisdom thou revealed hast to me . With hyssop , Lord , besprinkle me , I shall be cleansed so : Yea , wash thou me ; and so I shall be whiter then the snow . Of joy and gladness make thou me to hear the pleasant voice : That so the bruised bones which thou hast broken may rejoyce . From the beholding of my sins , Lord , turn away thy face : And all my deeds of wickedness do utterly deface . O God , create in me a heart unspotted in thy sight : And eke within my bowels , Lord , renew a stable sprite . Ne cast me from thy sight , nor take thy holy Spirit away : The comfort of thy saving health give me again , I pray . With thy free Spirit establish me , and I will teach therefore Sinners thy ways , and wicked shall be turned to thy lore .
The second part . O God that art God of my health , from bloud deliver me : That praises of thy righteousness my tongue may sing to thee . My lips that yet fast closed be , do thou , O Lord , unloose : The praises of thy majestie my mouth shall so disclose . I would have offred sacrifice , it that had pleased thee : But pleased with burnt-offerings I know thou wilt not be . A troubled spirit is sacrifice delightful in Gods eyes : A broken and an humble heart , God , thou wilt not despise , In thy good will deal gently , Lord , to Sion , and withal Grant that of thy Jerusalem uprear'd may be the wall . Burnt-offrings , gifts , and sacrifice of justice in that day Thou shalt accept , and calves they shall upon thine altar lay .
Quid gloriaris . Psal. lii . J. H. WHy dost thou , tyrant , boast abroad thy wicked works to praise ? Dost thou not know there is a God , whose merties last always ? Why doth thy minde yet still devise such wicked wiles to warp ? Thy tongue untrue in forging lies , is like a rafour sharp . On mischief why set'st thou thy minde , and wilt not walk upright ? Thou hast more lust false tales to finde then bring the truth to light . Thou dost delight in fraud and guile , in mischief , bloud , and wrong : Thy lips have learn'd the flattering style , O false deceitful tongue . Therefore shall God for ay confound ▪ and pluck thee from thy place , Thy seed root out from off the ground , and so shall thee deface . The just when they behold thy fall , with fear will praise the Lord , And in reproach of thee withall cry out with one accord , Behold the man that would not take the Lord for his defence : But of his goods his god did make , and trust his corrupt sense . But I as olive fresh and green shall spring and spread abroad : For why ? my trust all times hath been upon the living God . For this therefore will I give praise to thee with heart and voice : I will set forth thy Name always , wherein thy faints rejoyce .
Dixit insipiens . Psal. liii . T. S. THe foolish man in that which he within his heart hath said , That there is any God at all hath utterly denaid . They are corrupt , and they also a hainous work have wrought : Among them all there is not one of good that worketh ought . The Lord look'd down on sons of men , from heaven all abroad , To see if any were that would be wise and seek for God . They are all gone out of the way , they are corrupted all : There is not one doth any good , there is not one at all . Do not all wicked workers know . that they do feed upon My people , as they feed on bread ? the Lord they call not on . Even there they were afraid , and stood with trembling all dismaid ; Whereas there was no cause at all why they should be afraid . For God his bones that thee besieg'd hath scaured all abroad : Thou hast confounded them , for they rejected are of God . O Lord , give thou thy people health , and thou , O Lord , fulfill Thy promise made to Israel from out of Sion hill . When God his people shall restore that erst was captive led , Then Jacob shall therein rejoyce , and Israel shall be glad .
Deus , in nomine . Psal. liv . J. H. GOd , save me for thy holy Name , and for thy goodness sake : Unto the strength , Lord , of the same I do my cause betake . Regard , O Lord , and give an ear to me when I do pray : Bow down thy self to me , and hear the words that I do say . For strangers up against me rise , and tyrants vex me still , Which have not God before their eyes : they seek my soul to spill . But so , my God doth give me aid , the Lord is straight at hand : With them by whom my soul is staid . The Lord doth ever stand . With plagues repay again all those for me that lie in wait : And in thy truth destroy my foes with their own snare and bait . An offering of free heart and will then I to thee shall make , And praise thy Name ; for therein still great comfort I do take . O Lord , at length do set me free from them that craft conspire : And now mine eye with joy doth see on them my hearts desire .
Exaudi , Deus . Psal. lv . J. H.
O God , give ear and do apply to hear me when I pray : And when to thee I call and cry , hide not thy self away . Take heed to me , grant my request , and answer me again : With plaints I pray full sore opprest , great grief doth me constrain . Because my foes with threats and cries oppress me through despight : And so the wicked sort likewise to vex me have delight . For they in counsel do conspire to charge me with some ill : So in their hasty wrath and ire they do pursue me still . My heart doth faint for want of breath , it panteth in my brest : The terrours and the dread of death do work me much unrest . Such dreadful fear on me doth fall , that I therewith do quake : Such horour whelmeth me withall , that I no shift can make . But I did say , Who will give me the swift and pleasant wings Of some fair dove , that I may flee , and rest me from these things ? Lo then I would go far away , to flie I would not cease : And I would hide my self , and stay in some great wilderness . I would be gone in all the haste , and not abide behinde : That I were quit and overpast these blasts of boistrous winde . Divide them , Lord , and from them pull their devilish double tongue : For I have spi'd their city full of rapine , strife , and wrong . Which things both night and day throughout , do close her as a wall : In midst of her is mischief stout , and sorrow eke withall . Her inward parts are wicked plain , her deeds are much too vile : And in her streets there doth remain all crafty fraud and guile .
The second part . If that my foes did seek my shame , I might it well abide : From open enemies check and blame some where I could me hide : But thou it was my fellow dear , which friendship didst pretend , And didst my secret counsel hear , as my familiar friend . With whom I had delight to talk in secret and abroad , And we together oft did walk within the house of God . Let death in haste upon them fall , and send them quick to hell : For mischief reigneth in the hall and parlour where they dwell . But I unto my God will cry , to him for help I flee : The Lord will help me by and by , and he will succour me . At morning , noon , and evening-tide unto the Lord I pray : When I so instantly have cri'd , he doth not say me nay . To peace he shall restore me yet , though war be now at hand : Although the number be full great that would against me stand . The Lord that first and last doth reign , both now and evermore , Will hear when I to him complain , and punish them full sore . For sure there is no hope that they to turn will once accord : For why ? they will not God obey , nor yet do fear the Lord . Upon their friends they laid their hands which were in covenant knit : Of friendship to neglect the bands they pass or care no whit . While they have war within their hearts , as butter are their words : Although their words were smooth as oyl , they cut as sharp as swords . Cast thou thy care upon the Lord , and he shall nourish thee : For in no wise will he accord the just in thrall to see . But God shall cast them deep in pit that thirst for bloud always : He will no guileful man permit to live out half his days . Though such be quite destroy'd & gone , in thee , O Lord , I trust : I shall depend thy grace upon , with all my heart and lust .
Miserere mei . Psal. lvi . J. H. HAve mercy , Lord , on me , I pray , for man would me devour : He fighteth with me day by day , and troubleth me each hour . Mine enemies daily enterprise to swallow me outright : To fight against me many rise , O thou most high of might . When they would make me most afraid with boasts and brags of pride : I trust in thee alone for aid , by thee I will abide . Gods promise I do minde and praise , O Lord , I stick to thee : I do not care at all assays what flesh can do to me . What things I either did or spake , they wrest them at their will : And all the counsel that they take is how to work me ill . They all consent themselves to hide , close watch for me to lay : They spie my paths , and snares have ti'd to take my life away . Shall they thus scape on mischief set ? thou God on them wilt frown : For in his wrath he doth not let to throw whole kingdoms down . Thou seest how oft they made me flee , and on my tears dost look : Reserve them in a glass by thee , and write them in thy book . When I do call upon thy Name , my foes away do start : I well perceive it by the same , that God doth take my part . I glory in the word of God , to praise it I accord : With joy I will declare abroad the promise of the Lord . I trust in God , and yet I say , as I before began , The Lord he is my help and stay , I do not care for man . I will perform with heart so free to God my vows always : And I , O Lord , all times to thee will offer thanks and praise . My soul from death thou dost defend , and keep'st my feet upright : That I before thee may ascend with such as live in light .
Miserere mei . Psal. lvii . J. H. TAke pity for thy promise sake , have mercy , Lord , on me : For why ? my soul doth her betake unto the help of thee . Within the shadow of thy wings I set my self full fast , Till mischief , malice , and like things be gone and overpast . I call upon the God most high , to whom I stick and stand : I mean the God that will stand by the cause I have in hand . From heaven he hath sent his aid , to save me from their spight , That to devour me have affaid , his mercy , truth , and might . I lead my life with lions fell , all set on wrath and ire : And with such wicked men I dwell , that f●et like flames of fire . Their teeth are spears and arrows long as sharp as I have seen : They wound & cut with their quick tongue like swords and weapons keen . Set up and shew thy self , O God , above the heavens bright : Exalt thy praise on earth abroad , thy majesty and might . They lay their net and do prepare a privy cave and pit ▪ Wherein they think my soul to snare , but they are faln in it . My heart is set to laud the Lord , in him to joy always : My heart , I say , doth well accord to sing his laud and praise . Awake , my joy , awake , I say , my lute , my harp , and string : For I my self before the day will rise , rejoyce , and sing . Among the people I will tell the goodness of my God , And shew his praise that doth excell , in heathen lands abroad . His mercy doth extend as far as heavens all are high : His truth as high as any star that shineth in the skie . Set forth and shew thy self , O God , above the heavens bright : Extol thy praise on earth abroad , thy majesty and might .
Si vere , utique . Psal. lviii . J. H. YE rulers that are put in trust to judge of wrong and right , Be all your judgements true and just , not knowing meed or might ? Nay , in your hearts ye mark and muse in mischief to consent . And where ye should true justice use , your hands to bribes are bent . The wicked sort from their birth-day have erred on this wise : And from their mothers womb alway have used craft and lies . In them the poison and the breath of serpents do appear : Yea , like the adder that is deaf , and fast doth stop her ear , Because she will not hear the voice of one that charmeth well : No though he were the chief of choice , and did therein excell . O God , break thou their teeth at once within their mouths throughout : The tusks that in their great jaw-bones like lions whelps hang out . Let them consume away and waste , as waters run forth right : The shafts that they do shoot in haste , let them be broke in flight : As snails do waste within the shell , and unto slime do run : As one before his time that fell , and never saw the sun . Before the thorns that now are young , to bushes big shall grow : The storms of anger waxing strong shall take them ere they know . The just shall joy , it doth them good that God doth vengeance take : And they shall wash their feet in bloud of them that him forsake . Then shall the world shew forth & tell , that good men have reward : And that a God on earth doth dwell , that justice doth regard .
Eripe me . Psal. lix . J. H.
SEnd aid and save me from my foes , O Lord , I pray to thee : Defend and keep me from all those that rise and strive with me . O Lord , preserve me from those men , whose doings are not good : And set me sure and safe from them that thirst still after bloud . For lo , they wait my soul to take , they rage against me still : Yea , for no fault that I did make , I never did them ill . They run and do themselves prepare , when I no whit offend : Arise and save me from their snare , and see what they intend . O Lord of hosts of Israel , arise and strike all lands : And pity none that do rebel , and in their mischiefs stands . At night they stir and seek about , as hounds they howl and grin : And all the city clean throughout , from place to place they run . They speak of me with mouth alway , but in their lips are swords : They 'greed my death , and then would say , What ? none doth hear our words . But , Lord , thou hast their ways espi'd , and laught thereat apace : The heathen folk thou dost deride , and mock them to their face . The strength that doth our foes withstand , O Lord , doth come from thee : My God he is my help at hand , a fort of fence to me . The Lord to me doth shew his grace in great abundance still : That I may see my foes in case such as my heart doth will .
The second part . Destroy them not at once , O Lord , left it from minde do fall : But with thy strength drive them abroad , and so consume them all . For their ill words and truthless tongue confound them in their pride : Their wicked oaths with lies and wrong , let all the world deride . Consume them in thy wrath , O Lord , that nought of them remain : That men may know throughout the world that Jacobs God doth reign . At evening they return apace , as dogs they grin and cry : Throughout the streets in every place they run about and spy . They seek about for meat , I say , but let them not be fed : Not finde a house wherein they may be hold to put their head . But I will shew thy strength abroad , thy goodness I will praise : For thou art my defence and God at need in all assays . Thou art my strength , thou hast me staid ; O Lord , I sing to thee : Thou art my fort , my fence , and aid , a loving God to me .
Deus , repulisti . Psal. lx . J. H. O Lord , thou didst us clean forsake , and scattredst us abroad : Such great displeasure thou didst take ; return to us , O God . Thy might did move the land so sore , that it in sunder brake : The hurt thereof , O Lord , restore , for it doth bow and quake . With heavy chance thou plaguest thus the people that are thine : And thou hast given unto us a drink of deadly wine . But yet to such as fear thy Name a banner thou didst shew : That they might triumph in the same , because thy word is true . So that thy might may keep and save thy folk that favour thee : That they thy help at hand may have , O Lord , grant this to me . The Lord did speak from his own place , this was his joyful tale , I will divide Sichem by pace , and mete out Succoths vale . Gilead is given to my hand , Manasses mine beside : Ephraim the strength of all my land , my law doth Judah guide . In Moah I will wash my feet , over Edom throw my shoe : And thou Palestine ought it to seek for favour me unto . But who will bring me at this tide unto the city strong ? Or who to Edom will me guide , so that I go not wrong ? Wilt thou not God , which didst forsake thy folk , their land and coasts ? Our wars in hand thou wouldst not take , nor walk among our hosts . Give aid , O Lord , and us relieve from them that us disdain : The help that hosts of men can give , it is but all in vain . But through our God we shall have might to take great things in hand : He will tread down and ●ut to flight all those that us withstand .
Exaudi , Deus . Psal. lxi . J. H. REgard , O Lord , for I complain , and make my suit to thee : Let not my words return in vain , but give an ear to me . From out the coasts and utmost parts of all the earth abroad , In grief and anguish of my heart I cry to thee , O God . Upon the rock of thy great power my woful minde repose : Thou art my hope , my fort and tower , my fence against my foes . Within thy tent I lust to dwell , for ever to endure : Under thy wings I know right well I shall be safe and sure . The Lord doth my desire regard , and doth fulfil the same : With godly gifts will he reward all those that fear his Name . The king shall he in health maintain , and so prolong his days : That he from age to age shall reign , for evermore always . That he may have a dwelling-place before the Lord for ay ; O ●et thy mercy , truth , and grace , defend him from decay . Then shall I sing for ever still with praise unto thy Name : 〈◊〉 all my vows I may fulfil , and daily pay the same .
Nonne Deo . Psal. lxii . J. H. MY soul to God shall give good heed , and him alone attend : 〈◊〉 why ? my health and hope to speed doth whole on him depend . For he alone is my defence , my rock , my health , and aid : 〈◊〉 is my stay , that no pretence ●●all make me much dismaid . O wicked folk , how long will ye ●●e craft ? sure ye must fall : ●as a rotten hedge ye be , and like a tottring wall . Whom God doth love , ye seek always to put him to the worse : 〈◊〉 ●ove to lie , with mouth ye praise , and yet your heart doth curse . Yet still mysoul doth whole depend , on God my chief desire : 〈◊〉 all ill feats me to defend , none but him I require . He is my rock , my fort and tower , my health is of his grace : 〈◊〉 doth support me , that no power can move me out of place . God is my glory and my health , my souls desire and lust : ●●f●rt , my strength , my stay , my wealth , God is my onely trust . Oh , have your trust in him alway , 〈◊〉 folk , with one accord : 〈◊〉 out your hearts to him , and say , our trust is in the Lord . The sons of men deceitful are , on balance but a sleight : 〈◊〉 things most vain do them compare , ●●r they can keep no weight : Trust not in wrong , robb'ry , nor stealth , let vain delights be gone : ●●ough goods well got flow in with wealth let not your hearts thereon . The Lord long since one thing did tell , which here to minde I call : 〈◊〉 spake it oft , I heard it well , That God alone doth all . And that thou , Lord , art good and kinde , thy mercy doth exceed : that all sorts with thee shall finde according to their deed .
Deus , Deus meus . Psal. lxiii . T. S. O God my God , I watch betime to come to thee in haste : 〈◊〉 why ? my soul and body both do thirst of thee to taste . 〈◊〉 in this barren wilderness where waters there are none , 〈◊〉 flesh is parcht for thought of thee , ●or thee I wish alone . That I might see yet once again 〈◊〉 glory , strength , and might , 〈◊〉 ●as wont it to behold a thin thy temple bright . F●r why ? thy mercies fa● surmount t●●s life and wretched days : 〈◊〉 ●ips therefore shall give to thee ●●e honour , laud and praise . And whil'st I live , I will not fail 〈◊〉 worship thee alway : And in thy name I shall lift up my hands when I do pray . My soul is fill'd as with marrow , which is both fat and sweet : My mouth therefore shall sing such songs as are for thee most meet , When as in bed I think on thee , and eke all the night-tide ; For under covert of thy wings , thou art my joyful guide . My soul doth surely stick to thee , thy right hand is my power : And those that seek my soul to stroy , them death shall soon devour . The sword shall them devour each one , their carcases shall feed The hungry foxes which do run their prey to seek at need . The king and all men shall rejoyce , that do profess Gods word : For liars mouths shall then be stopt , which have the truth disturb'd .
Exaudi , Deus . Psal. lxiv. J. H. O Lord , unto my voice give ear , with plaint when I do pray : And rid my life and soul from fear of foes that threat to slay . Defend me from that sort of men which in deceit do lurk : And from the frowning face of them that all ill seats do work . Who whet their tongues , as we have seen men whet and sharp their swords : They shoot abroad their arrows keen , I mean most bitter words . With privy sleights shoot they their shaft , the upright man to hit : The just unwares to strike by craft , they care or fear no whit . A wicked work they have decreed , in counsel thus they cry , To use deceit let us not dread , what ? who can it espy ? What way to hurt they talk and muse all times within their heart : They all consult what feats to use , each doth invent his part . But yet all this shall not prevail ; when they think least upon , God with his dart shall sure assail and wound them every one . Their crafts and their ill tongues withall shall work themselves such blame , That they which then behold their fall , shall wonder at the same . Then all that see shall know right well that God the thing hath wrought , And praise his witty works , and tell what he to pa●s hath brought . Yet shall the just in God rejoyce , still trusting in his might : So shall they joy with minde and voice , whose hearts are pure and right .
Te decet hymnus . Psal. lxv . J. H. THy praise alone , O Lord , doth reign in Sion thine own hill : Their vows to thee they do maintain , and their behests fulfil . For that thou dost their prayers hear , and dost thereto agree : The people all both far and near with trust shall come to thee . Our wicked life so far exceeds , that we shall fall therein : But , Lord , forgive our great misdeeds , and purge us from our sin . The man is blest whom thou dost choose within thy courts to dwell : Thy house and temple he shall use , with pleasures that excel . Of thy great justice hear us , God , our health of thee doth rise : The hope of all the earth abroad , and the sea coasts likewise . With strength thou art beset about , and compast with thy power : Thou mak'st the mountains strong and stout to stand in every shower . The swelling seas thou dost asswage , and make their streams full still : Thou dost restrain the peoples rage , and rule them at thy will . The folk that dwell full far on earth shall dread thy signs to see , Which morn and even in great mirth do pass with praise to thee . When that the earth is chapt and dry , and thirsteth more and more , Then with thy drops thou dost apply , and much increase her store . The floud of God doth overflow , and so doth cause to spring The seed and corn which men do sow , for he doth guide the thing . With wet thou dost her furrows fill , whereby her clods do fall : Thy drops on her thou dost distill , and bless her fruit withall . Thou deck'st the earth of thy good grace with fair and pleasant crop : Thy clouds distil their dew apace , great plenty they do drop : Whereby the desert shall begin full great increase to bring : The little hills shall joy therein , much fruit in them shall spring . In places plain the flocks shall feed , and cover all the earth : The vails with corn shall so exceed , that men shall sing for mirth .
Jubilate Deo . Psal. lxvi . T. S.
YE men on earth in God rejoyce , with praise set forth his Name : Extol his might with heart and voice , give glory to the same . How wonderful , O Lord , say ye , in all thy works thou art ! Thy foes for sear shall seek to thee full sore against their heart . All men that dwell the earth throughout , shall praise the Name of God : The laud thereof the world about is shew'd and set abroad . All folk come forth , behold and see what things the Lord hath wrought ! Mark well the wondrous works that he for man to pass hath brought . He laid the sea like heaps on high , therein a way they had On scot to pass both fair and dry , whereof their hearts were glad . His might doth rule the world alway , his eyes all things behold : All such as would him disobey , by him shall be controll'd . Ye people , give unto our God due laud and thanks always : With joyful voice declare abroad , and sing unto his praise : Which doth endue our soul with life , and it preserve withall : He stays our feet , so that no strife can make us slip or fall . The Lord doth prove our deeds with fire , if that they will abide : As workmen do when they desire to have their metals tri'd . Although thou suffer us so long in prison to be cast , And there with chains and fetters strong to lie in bondage fast .
The second part . Although , I say , thou suffer men on us to ride and reign : Though we through fire and water run , of very grief and pain : Yet sure thou dost of thy good grace dispose it to the best : And bring us out into a place , to live in wealth and rest . Unto thy house resort will I to offer and to pray , And there I will my self apply my vows to thee to pay : The vows that with my mouth I pake in all my grief and smart ; The vows , I say , which I did make in dolour of my heart . Burnt-offrings I will give to thee of oxen sat and rams : Yea , this my sacrifice shall be of bullocks , goats , and lambs . Come forth and hearken here full soon , all ye that fear the Lord : What he for my poor soul hath done to you I will record . Full oft I call to minde his grace , this mouth to him doth cry : And thou my tongue make speed apace to praise him by and by . But if I feel my heart within in wicked works rejoyce : Or if I have delight to sin , God will not hear my voice . But surely God my voice hath heard , and what I do require : My prayer he doth well regard , and granteth my desire . All praise to him that hath not put nor cast me out of minde : Nor yet his mercy from me shut , which I do ever finde .
Deus miscreatur . Psal. lxvii . J. H. HAve mercy on us , Lord , and grant to us thy grace : To shew to us do thou accord the brightness of thy face ; That all the earth may know the way to godly wealth : And all the nations on a row may see thy saving health . Let all the world , O God , give praise unto thy Name : O let the people all abroad extoll and laud the same . Throughout the world so wide let all rejoyce with mirth : For thou with truth and right dost guide the nations of the earth . Let all the world , O God , give praise unto thy Name : O let the people all abroad extoll and laud the same . Then shall the earth increase , great store of fruit shall fall ; And then our God the God of p●ace shall bless us eke withal . God shall us bless , I say , and then both far and near , The folk throughout the earth alway of him shall stand in fear .
Exurgat Deus . Psal. lxviii . T. S.
LEt God arise , and then his foes will turn themselves to flight : His enemies then will run abroad , and scatter out of sight . And as the fire doth melt the wa● , and wind blows smoke away : So in the presence of the Lord , the wicked shall decay . But righteous men before the Lord shall heartily rejoyce : They shall be glad and merry all , and cheerful in their voice . Sing praise , sing praise unto the Lord , who rideth on the sky : Extol the Name of Jah our God , and him do magnify . The same is he that is above within his holy place : That Father is of fatherless , and Judge of widows case . Houses he gives and issue both unto the comfortless : He bringeth bondmen out of thrall , and rebels to distress . When thou didst march before thy folk th' Egyptians from among , And brought'st them through the wilderness , which was both wide and long : The earth did quake , the rain pour'd down heard were great claps of thunder : The mount Sinai shook in such sort , as it would break in sunder . Thine heritage with drop , of rain abundantly was washt : And if so be it barren waxt , by thee it was refresht . Thy chosen flock doth there remain , Thou hast prepar'd that place : And for the poor thou dost provide of thine especial grace .
The second part . God will give women causes just to magnify his Name , When as his people triumphs make , and purchase bruit and same . For puissant kings for all their power , shall flee and take the soil ; And women which remain at home shall help to part the spoil . And though ye were as black as pots , your hue shall pass the dove , Whose wings and feathers seem to have silver and gold above ▪ When in this land God shall triumph o're kings both high and low : Then shall it be like Salmon hill , as white as any snow . Though Basan be a fruitful hill , and in height others pass : Yet Sion Gods most holy hill , doth far excel in grace . Why brag ye thus ye hills most high , and leap for pride together ? The hill of Sion God doth love , and there will dwell for ever . 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 captives led'st them all , Which in times past thy chosen flock in bondage kept and thrall . Thou mad'st them tribute for to pay ; and such as did repine Thou didst subdue , that they might dwell in thy temple divine . Now praised be the Lord , for that he pours on us such grace : From day to day he is the God of our health and solace .
The third part . He is the God from whom alone salvation cometh plain : He is the God by whom we scape all dangers , death , and pain . Thus God will wound his enemies head , and break the hairy scalp Of those that in their wickedness continually do walk . From Basan will I bring , said he , my people and my sheep : And all mine own , as I have done , from dangers of the deep . And make them dip their feet in bloud of those that hate my Name : And dogs shall have their tongues embrew'd with licking of the same . All men may see how thou , O God , thine enemies dost deface : And how thou goest as God and King into thine holy place . The singers go before with joy , the minstrels follow after : And in the midst the damsels play with timbrel and with taber . Now in the congregation , O Israel , praise the Lord : And Jacobs whole posterity , give thanks with one accord . Their chief was little Benjamin , but Judah made their host , With Zabulon and Nephthalim , which dwelt about their coast . As God hath given power to thee , so Lord make firm and sure , The thing that thou hast wrought in us , for ever to endure . And in thy temple gifts will we give unto thee , O Lord , For thine unto Jerusalem sure promise made by word .
The fourth part . Yea , and strange kings to us subdu'd shall do like in those days : I mean , to thee they shall present their gifts of laud and praise . He shall destroy the spear-mens ranks , the calves and bulls of might : And cause them tribute pay , and daunt all such as love to sight . Then shall the lords of Egypt come , and presents with them bring : The Moors most black shall stretch their hands unto their Lord and King . Therefore ye kingdoms of the earth , give praise unto the Lord : Sing psalms to God with one consent , thereto let all accord . Who though he ride and ever hath above the heavens bright : Yet by the fearful thunder-claps men may well know his might . Therefore the strength of Israel ascribe to God on high , Whose might and power doth far extend above the cloudy sky . O God thy holiness and power is dread for evermore : The God of Israel gives us strength , praised be God therefore .
Salvum me fac . Psal. lxix . J. H.
SAve me , O God , and that with speed , the waters flow full fast : So nigh my soul do they proceed , that I am sore agast . I stick full deep in mire and clay , Whereas I feel no ground : fall into such flouds , I say , that I am like be drown'd . With crying oft I faint and quail , my throat is hoarse and dry : With looking up my sight doth fail , for help to God on high . My foes that guiltless do oppress my soul , with hate are led : In number sure they are no less then hairs are on my head . Though for no cause they vex me fore they prosper and are glad : They do compel me to restore the things I never had . What I have done for want of wit , thou , Lord , all times canst tell : And all the faults that I commit to thee are known full well . O God of hosts , defend and stay all those that trust in thee : Let no man doubt or shrink away for ought that chanceth me . It is for thee and for thy sake that I do bear this blame : In spite of thee they would me make to hide my face for shame . My mothers sons , my brethren all forsake me on a row : And as a stranger they me call , my face they will not know . Unto thy house such zeal I bear , that it doth pine me much : Their checks and taunts at thee to hear , my very heart doth grutch .
The second part . Though I do fast , my flesh to chast , Yea , if I weep and mone : Yet in my teeth this gear is cast , they pass not thereupon . If I for grief and pain of heart in sack cloth use to walk , Then they anon will it pervert , thereof they jest and talk . Both high and low , and all the throng that sit within the gate , They have me ever in their tongue ; of me they talk and prate . The drunkards which in wine delight , it is their chief pastime , To seek which way to work me spite ; of me they sing and rhyme . But thee the while , O Lord , I pray , that when it pleaseth thee , For thy great truth thou wilt alway send down thine aid to me . Pluck thou my feet out of the mire , from drowning do me keep : From such as ow me wrath and ire , and from the waters deep . Lest with the waves I should be drown'd and depth my soul devour , And that the pit should me confound , and shut me in her power . O Lord of hosts , to me give ear , as thou art good and kinde : And as thy mercy is most dear , Lord , have me in thy minde . And do not from thy servant hide nor turn thy face away : I am opprest on every side , in haste give ear , I say . O Lord , unto my soul draw nigh , the same with aid repose : Because of their great tyranny , acquit me from my foes .
The third part . That I abide rebuke and shame thou know'st and thou canst tell : For those that seek and work the same , thou seest them all full well . When they with brags do break my heart , I seek for help anon : But finde no friends to ease my smart , to comfort me not one . But in my meat they gave me gall , too cruel for to think : And gave me in my thirst withall strong vineger to drink . Lord , turn their table to a snare to take themselves therein : And when they think full well to sate , then trap them in the gin . And let their eyes be dark and blinde , that they may nothing see : Bow down their backs , and do them binde , in thraldom for to be . Pour out thy wrath as hot as fire , that it on them may fall : Let thy displeasure in thine ire take hold upon them all . As deserts dry their house disgrace , their off spring eke expel : That none thereof possess their place . nor in their tents do dwell . If thou dost strike the man to tame , on him they lay full sore : And if that thou do wound the same , they seek to hurt him more . Then let them heap up mischief still , ( sith they are all pervert ) That of thy favour and good will they never have a part . And rase them clean out of thy book of life , of hope , of trust : That for their names they never look in number of the just .
The fourth part . Though I , O Lord , with wo and grief have been full sore oppress : Thy help shall give me such relief , that all shall be redrest . That I may give thy Name the praise , and shew it with a song : I will extol the same always with hearty thanks among . Which is more pleasant unto thee , ( such minde thy grace hath born ) Then either ox or calf can be , that hath both hoof and horn . When simple folk do this behold , it shall rejoyce them sure : All ye that seek the Lord , behold , your life for ay shall dure . For why ? the Lord of hosts doth hear the poor when they complain : His prisoners are to him full dear , he doth them not disdain . Wherefore the sky and earth below , the sea , with floud and stream ; His praise they shall declare and show , with all that live in them . For sure our God will Sion save , and Juda's cities build : Much folk possession there shall have , her streets shall all be fill'd . His servants seed shall keep the same all ages out of minde : And there all they that love his Name , a dwelling-place shall finde .
Deus in adjutorium . Psal. lxx . J. H. O God , to me take heed , Of help I thee require : O Lord of hosts , with haste and speed help , help , I thee desire . With shame confound them all that seek my soul to spill : Rebuke them back with blame to fall that think and wish me ill . Confound them that apply and seek to work me shame : And at my harm do laugh , and cry , So , so , there goes the game . But let them joyful be in thee with joy and wealth , Which onely trust and seek to thee , and to thy saving health : That they may say always in mirth and one accord , All glory , honour , laud and praise be given to thee , O Lord . But I am weak and poor , come , Lord , thine aid I lack : Thou art my stay and help , therefore make speed , and be not slack .
In te , Domine . Psal , lxxi . J. H.
MY Lord my God , in all distress my hope is whole in thee : Then let no shame my foul oppress , nor once take hold on me . As thou art just , defend me , Lord , and rid me out of dread : Give ear , and to my suit accord , and send me help at need . Be thou my rock , to whom I may for aid all times resort : Thy promise is to helpalway , thou art my sence and fort . Save me , my God , from wicked men , and from their strength and power : From folk unjust , and eke from them that cruelly devour . Thou art the stay wherein I trust , thou , Lord of hosts , art he : Yea , from my youth I had a lust still to depend on thee . Thou hast me kept even from my birth , and I through thee was born : Wherefore I will thee praise with mirth , both evening and at morn . As to a monster seldom seen , much solk about me throng : But thou art now , and still hast been my fence and aid so strong . Wherefore my mouth no time shall lack thy glory and thy praise : And eke my tongue shall not be slack to honour thee always . Refuse me not , O Lord , I say , when age my limbs doth take : And when my strength doth waste away , do not my soul forsake . Among themselves my foes enquire to take me through deceit : And they against me do conspire , that for my soul laid wait .
The second part . Lay hand and take him now , they said , For God from him is gone : Dispatch him quite , for to his aid ( I wis ) there cometh none . Do not absent thy self away , O Lord , when need shall be : But that in time of grief thou may in haste give help to me . With shame confound and overthrow all those that seek my life : Oppress them with rebuke also , that fain would work me strife . But I will patiently abide thy help at all assays : Still more and more , each time and tide , I will set forth thy praise . My mouth thy justice shall record , that daily help doth send : But of thy benefits , O Lord , I know no count nor end . Yet will I go and seek forth one , with thy good help , O God , The saving health of thee alone to shew and set abroad . For of my youth thou took'st the care , and dost instruct me still : Therefore thy wonders to declare I have great minde and will . And as in youth from wanton rage thou didst me keep and stay : For sake me not unto mine age , and till my head be gray :
The third part . That I thy strength and might may show to them that now be here : And that our seed thy power may know hereafter many a year . O Lord , thy justice doth exceed thy doings all may see : Thy works are wonderful indeed , oh who is like to thee ! Thou mad'st me feel affliction sore , and yet thou didst me save : Yea , thou didst help and me restore , and took'st me from the grave . And thou mine honour dost increase , my dignity maintain : Yea , thou dost make all grief to cease , and comfort'st me again . Therefore thy faithfulness to praise I will with viol sing : My harp shall sound thy praise always , O Israels holy King . My mouth will joy with pleasant voice when I shall sing to thee : And eke my soul will much rejoyce , for thou hast made me free . My tongue thy uprightness shall sound , and speak it daily still : For grief and shame do them confound that seek to work me ill .
Deus , judicium . Psal. lxxii . J. H.
LOrd , give thy judgements to the king , therein instru●t him well : And with his son that princely thing , Lord , let thy justice dwell . That he may govern uprightly , and rule thy folk aright : And so defend through equity the poor that have no might . And let the mountains that are high unto thy folk give peace : And eke let little hills apply , in justiceto increase . That he may help the weak and poor with aid , and make them strong : And eke destroy for evermore all those that do them wrong . And then from age to age shall they regard and fear thy might : So long as sun doth shine by day , or else the moon by night . Lord , make the king unto the just like rain to fields new mown : And like to drops that lay the dust , and fresh the land new sown . The just shall flourish in his time , and all shall be at peace , Until the moon shall leave to prime , waste , change , and to increase . He shall be lord of sea and land , from shore to shore throughout : And from the flouds within the land , through all the earth about . The people that in deserts dwell shall kneed to him full thick : And all his enemies that rebel the earth and dust shall lick . The lords of all the isles thereby great gifts to him shall bring : The kings of Saba and Araby give many a costly thing .
The second part . All kings shall seek with one accord in his good grace to stand : And all the people of the world shall serve him at his hand . For he the needy sort doth save that unto him do call : And eke the simple folk that have no help of man at all . He taketh pity on the poor that are with need opprest : He doth preserve them evermore , and bring their souls to rest . He shall redeem their lives from dread , from fraud , from wrong , from might : And eke the bloud that they shall bleed is precious in his sight . But he shall live , and they shall bring to him of Saba's gold : He shall be honour'd as a king , and daily be extoll'd . The mighty mountains of his land of corn shall bear such throng , That it like cedar-trees shall stand in Libanus full long . Their cities eke full well shall speed , the fruits thereof shall pass : In plenty it shall far exceed , and spring as green as grass . For ever they shall praise his name , while that the sun is light : And think them happy through the same , all folk shall bless his might . Praise ye the Lord of hosts , and sing to Israels God each one : For he doth every wondrous thing , yea , he himself alone . And blessed be his holy Name all times eternally : That all the earth may praise the same , amen , amen , say I.
Quam bonus Deus . Psal. lxxiii . T. S.
HOw ever it be , yet God is good and kinde to Israel : And to all such as safely keep their conscience pure and well . Yet sike a fool I almost slipt , my feet began to slide : And ere I wist , even at a pinch my steps awry 'gan glide . for when I saw such foolish men , I grudg'd and did disdain That wicked men all things should have without turmoil or pain . They never suffer pangs nor grief , as if death should them smite : Their bodies are both stout and strong , and ever in good plight : And free from all adversity when other men be shent : And with the rest they take no part of plague or punishment . Therefore presumption doth embrace their necks as doth a chain : And are even wrapt as in a robe , with rapine and disdain . They are so fed that even for fat their eyes oft times out start : And as for worldly goods they have more then can wish their heart . Their life is most licentious , boasting much of the wrong Which they have done to simple men , and ever pride among . The heavens and the living Lord they spare not to blaspheme : And prate they do of worldly things , no wight they do esteem . The people of God oft-times turn back to see their prosperous state : And almost drink the self-same cup , and follow the same rate .
The second part . How can it be that God , say they , should know or understand These worldly things , sith wicked men be lords of sea and land ? For we may see how wicked men in riches still increase , Rewarded well with worldly goods , and live in rest and peace . Then why do I from wickedness my fantasie refrain , And wash my hands with innocents , and cleanse my heart in vain ? And suffer scourges every day ; as subject to all blame : And every morning from my youth sustain rebuke and shame ? And I had almost said as they , misliking mine estate : But that I should thy children judge as folk unfortunate . Then I bethought me how I might this matter understand : But yet the labour was too great for me to take in hand : Until the time I went into thine holy place , and then I understood right perfectly the end of all these men . And namely , how thou settest them upon a slippery place : And at thy pleasure and thy will thou dost them all deface . Then all men muse at that strange sight , to see how suddenly They are destroy'd , dispatcht , consum'd , and dead so horribly . Much like a dream when one awakes , so shall their wealth decay : Their famous names in all mens sight shall ebb and pass away .
The third part . Yet thus my heart was grieved then , my minde was much opprest : So fond was I and ignorant , and in this point a beast . Yet nevertheless by my right hand thou hold'st me always fast : And with thy counsel dost me guide to glory at the last . What thing is there that I can wish but thee in heaven above ? And in the earth there is nothing like thee that I can love . My flesh and eke my heart doth fail , but God doth fail me never : For of my health God is the strength , my portion eke for ever . And lo , all such as thee forsake thou shalt destroy each one : And those that trust in any thing saving in thee alone . Therefore will I draw near to God , and ever with him dwell : In God alone I put my trust , thy wonders I will tell .
Vtquid , Deus . Psal. lxxiv. J. H.
WHy art thou , Lord , so long from us in all this danger deep ? Why doth thine anger kindle thus at thine own pasture-sheep ? Lord , call the people to thy thought which have been thine so long , The which thou hast redeem'd and brought from bondage sore and strong . Have minde therefore and think upon , remember it full well , Thy pleasant place , thy mount Sion , where thou wast wont to dwell . Lift up thy feet and come in haste , and all thy foes deface : Which now at pleasure rob and waste within thy holy place . Amid thy congregations all Thine enemies roar , O God : They set as signs on every wall their banners splaid abroad . As men with axes hew down trees that on the hills do grow : So shine the bills and swords of these within thy temple now . The cieling saw'd , the carved boards , the goodly graven stones , With axes , hammers , bills , and swords they beat them down at once . Thy places they consume with flame , and eke in all this toil The house appointed to thy Name they rase down to the soil . And thus they say within their heart , Dispatch them out of hand : Then burnt they up in every part Gods houses through the land . Yet thou no signe of help dost send , our prophets all are gone : To tell when this our plague shall end among us there is none . When wilt thou , Lord , once end this shame , and cease thine enemies strong ? Shall they always blaspheme thy Name , and rail on thee so long ? Why dost thou draw thy hand aback , and hide it in thy lap ? Oh pluck it out , and be not slack to give thy foes a rap .
The second part . O God , thou art our King and Lord , and evermore hast been : Yea , thy good grace throughout the world for our good help hath seen . The seas that are so deep and dead , thy might did make them dry : And thou didst break the serpents head , that he therein did die . Yea , thou didst break the heads so great of whales that are so fell : And gav'st them to the folk to eat that in the deserts dwell . Thou mad'st a spring with streams to rise from rock both hard and high : And eke thy hand hath made likewise deep rivers to be dry . Both day and eke the night are thine , by thee they were begun : Thou sett'st to serve us with their shine , the light and eke the sun . Thou didst appoint the ends and coasts of all the earth about : Both summer-heats , and winter-frosts , thy hand hath found them out . Think on , O Lord , no time forget thy foes that thee defame : And how the foolish folk are set to rail upon thy Name . O let no cruel beasts devour thy turtle that is true : Forget not always in thy power the poor that much do rue . Regard thy covenant , and behold , thy foes possess the land : All sad and dark , forworn and old our realm as now doth stand . Let not the simple go away , nor yet return with shame : But let the poor and needy ay give praise unto thy Name . Rise , Lord , let be by thee maintain'd the cause that is thine own : Remember how that thou blasphem'd art by the foolish one . The voice forget not of thy foes , for the presumption high Is more and more in creast of those that hate thee spitefully .
Confitebimur tibi . Psal. lxxv . J. H. UNto thee , God , will we give thanks , we will give thanks to thee : Sith thy Name is so near , declare thy wondrous works will we . I will uprightly judge when get convenient time I may : The earth is weak , and all therein , but I her pillars stay . I did to the mad people say , Deal not so furiously ; And unto the ungodly ones , Set not your horns on high : I said unto them , Set not up your raised horns on high ; And see that you do with stiff neck not speak presumptuously . For neither from the eastern parts , nor from the western side , Nor from forsaken wilderness , promotion doth proceed . For why ? the Lord our God he is the righteous Judge 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 all the mighty wine therein himself doth pour abroad . As for the lees and filthy dregs that do remain of it , The wicked of the earth shall drink and suck them every whit . But I will talk of God , I say , of Jacobs God therefore : And will not cease to celebrate his praise for evermore . In sunder break the horns of all ungodly men will I : But then the horns of righteous men shall be exalted high .
Gloria patri . To Father , Son , and holy Ghost all glory be therefore : As in beginning was , is now , and shall be evermore .
In Judea . Psal. lxxvi . J. H. TO all that now in Jewry dwell the Lord is clearly known : His Name is great in Israel , a people of his own . At Salem he his tents hath pight , to tarry there a space : In Sion eke he hath delight to make his dwelling-place . And there he brake both shaft and bowe , the sword , the spear , and shield : And brake the ray to overthrow in battel on the field . Thou art more worthy honour , Lord , more might in thee doth lie , Then in the strongest of the world , that rob on mountains high . But now the proud are spoil'd through thee , and they are faln on sleep : Through men of war no help can he , themselves they could not keep . At thy rebuke , O Jacobs God , when thou didst them reprove : As half on sleep their chariots stood , no hors-men once did move . For thou art dreadful , Lord , indeed , what man the courage hath To bide thy sight , and doth not dread when thou art in thy wrath ? When thou dost make thy judgments heard from heaven throught the ground , Then all the earth full sore afraid in silence shall be found . And that when thou , O God , dost stand in judgement for to speak , To save th' afflicted of the land , on earth that are full weak . The fury that in man doth reign shall turn unto thy praise : Hereafter , Lord , do thou restrain their wrath and threats always . Make vows and pay them to our God , ye folk that nigh him be : Bring gifts all ye that dwell abroad , for dreadful sure is he . For he doth take both life and might from princes great of birth : And full of terrour is his sight to all the kings on earth .
Voce mea , Psal. lxxvii . J. H.
I With my voice to God do cry , with heart and hearty cheer : My voice to God I lift on high , and he my suit doth hear . In time of grief I sought to God , by night no rest I took : But stretcht my hands to him abroad , my soul comfort forsook . When I to think on God intend , my trouble then is more : I spake , but could not make an end , my breath was stopt so sore . Thou hold'st mine eyes always from rest , that I always awake : With fear I am so sore opprest , my speech doth me forsake . The days of old in minde I cast , and oft did think upon The times and ages that are past full many years agone . By night my songs I call to minde , once made thy praise to show : And with my heart much talle I finde , my spirits do search to know . Will God , said I , at once for all cast off his people thus , So that henceforth no time he shall be friendly unto us ? What ? is his goodness clean decay'd for ever and a day ? Or is his promise now delay'd , and doth his truth decay ? And will the Lord our God forget his mercies manifold ? Or shall his wrath increase so hot , his mercies to withhold ? At last I said , My weakness is the cause of this mistrust : Gods mighty hand can help all this , and change it when he lust .
The second part . I will regard and think upon the working of the Lord : Of all his wonders past and gone I gladly will record . Yea , all his works I will declare , and what he did devise : To tell his facts I will not spare , and eke his counsel wise . Thy works , O Lord , are all upright , and holy all abroad : What one hath strength to match the might of thee , O Lord our God ? Thou art a God that dost forth show thy wonders every hour : And so dost make the people know thy vertue and thy power . And thine own folk thou dost defend with strength and stretched arm , The sons of Jacob that descend , and Josephs seed from harm . The waters , Lord , perceived thee , the waters saw thee well : And they for fear away did flee , the depths on trembling fell . The clouds that were both thick and black , did rain full plenteously : The thunder in the air did crack , thy shasts abroad did fly . Thy thunder in the air was heard , thy lightnings from above With flashes great made men afraid , the earth did quake and move . Thy ways within the sea do ly , thy paths in waters deep : Yet none can there thy steps espy , nor know thy paths to keep . ●0 Thou ledd'st thy folk upon the land as sheep on every side : Through Moses and through Aarons hand thou didst them safely guide .
Attendite populi . Psal. lxxviii . J. H.
ATtend my people to my law , and to my words incline : My mouth shall speak strange parables , and sentences divine : Which we our selves have heard and learn'd even of our fathers old ; ●d which for our instruction our fathers have us told . Because we should not keep it close from them that should come after : Who should Gods power to their race praise and all his works of wonder . To Jacob he commandment gave How Israel should live , ●illing our fathers should the same unto their children give . That they and their posterity that were not sprung up tho , ●ould have the knowledge of the law , and teach their seed also . That they might have the better hope in God that is above : ●●d not forget to keep his laws and his precepts in love . Not being as their fathers were , rebelling in Gods sight : ●●d would not frame their wicked hearts to know their God aright . How went the people of Ephraim their neighbours for to spoil : ●oting their darts the day of war , and yet they took the foil ? For why ? they did not keep with God the covenant that was made , 〈◊〉 yet would walk or lead their lives according to his trade : But put into oblivion his counsel and his will , ●●d all his works most magnifick , which he dec●●red still .
The second part . What wonders to our forefathers did he himself disclose In Egypt land within the field that call'd is Thaneos ? He did divide and cut the sea , that they might pass at once : And made the waters stand as still as doth an heap of stones . He led them secret in a cloud by day when it was bright ; And in the night when dark it was , with fire he gave them light . He brake the rocks in wilderness , and gave the people drink : As plentiful as when the deeps do flow up to the brink . He drew out rivers out of rocks that were both dry and hard , Of such abundance , that no flouds to them may be compar'd . Yet for all this against the Lord their sin they did increase : And stirred him that is most high to wrath iw wilderness . They tempted God within theirhearts , like people of mistrust : Requiring such a kinde of meat as served to their lust : Saying with murmuration in their unfaithfulness , What ? can this God prepare for us a feast in wilderness . Behold , he strake the stony rock , and flouds forthwith did flow : But can he now give to his folk both bread and flesh also ? When God heard this , he waxed wroth with Jacob and his seed : So did his indignation on Israel proceed .
The third part . Because they did not faithfully beleeve , and hope that he Could always help and succour them in their necessitie . Wherefore he did command the clouds , forthwith they brake in sunder . And rain'd down manna for them to eat , a food of mickle wonder . When earthly men with angels food were fed at their request , He bade the east-wind blow away , and brought in the south-west . He rain'd down flesh as thick as dust , and fowl as thick as sand : Which he did cast amid the place where all their tents did stand . Then did they eat exceedingly , and all men had their fills ; Yet more and more they did desire to serve their lusts and wills . But as the meat was in their mouths , his wrath upon them fell , And slew the flower of all their youth , and choice of Israel . Yet fell they to their wonted sin , and still they did him grieve : For all the wonders that he wrought , they would him not believe . Their days therefore he shortened , and made their honour vain : Their years did waste and pass away with terrour and with pain . But ever when he plagued them , they sought him by and by , Remembring that he was their strength their help , and God most high . Though in their mouths they did but glose and flatter with the Lord : And with their tongues and in their hearts dissembled every word .
The fourth part . For why ? their hearts were nothing bent to him nor to his trade : Nor yet to keep or to perform the covenant that was made . Yet was he still so merciful , when they deserv'd tody , That he forgave them their misdeeds , and would not them destroy . Yea , many a time he turn'd his wrath , and did himself advise : And would not suffer all his whole displeasure to arise . Considering that they were but flesh , and even as a wind That passeth away , and cannot well return by his own kinde . How oftentimes in wilderness did they the Lord provoke ! How did they move and stir the Lord to plague them with his stroke ! Yet did they turn again to fin , and tempted God estloon , Prescribing to the holy Lord what things they would have done . Not thinking of his hand and power , nor of the day when he Delivered them out of the hands of the fierce enemie : Nor how he wrought his miracles ( as they themselves beheld ) In Egypt , and the wonders that he did in Zoan field . Nor how he turned by his power their waters into bloud : That no man might receive his drink at river nor at floud . Nor how he sent them swarms of flies , which did them sore annoy : And fill'd their countrey full of frogs , which did their land destroy .
The fifth part . Nor how he did commit their fruits unto the caterpiller : And all the labour of their hands he gave to the grashopper . With hailstones he destroy'd their vines , so that they were all lost : And not so much as wilde fig-trees , but he consum'd with frost . And yet with hailstones once again the Lord their cattel smote , And all their flocks and herds likewise with thunder-bolts full hot . He cast upon them in his ire and in his fury strong , Displeasure , wrath , and evil spirits , to trouble them among . Then to his wrath he made a way , and spared not the least : But gave unto the pestilence the man and eke the beast . He strake also the first-born all that up in Egypt came : And all the chief of men and beasts within the tents of Ham. But as for all his own dear folk , he did preserve and keep : And carried them through wilderness , even like a flock of sheep . Without all fear both safe and sound he brought them out of thrall : Whereas their foes with rage of seas were overwhelmed all . And brought them out into the coasts of his own holy land , Even to the mount which he had got by his strong arm and hand . And there cast out the heathen folk , and did their land divide : And in their tents he set the tribes of Israel to abide . Yet for all this , their God most high they stirr'd and tempted still , And would not keep his testament , nor yet obey his will . But as their fathers turned back , even so they went astray , Much like a bowe that would not bend , but slip and start away .
The sixth part . And griev'd him with their hill-altars , with offrings and with fire : And with their idols vehemently provoked him to ire . Therewith his wrath began again to kindle in his brest : The naughtiness of Israel he did so much detest . Then he forsook the tabernacle of Silo , where he was Right conversant with earthly men , even at his dwelling-place . Then suffered he his might and power in bondage for to stand , And gave the honour of his ark into his enemies hand . And did commit them to the sword , wroth with his heritage : Their young men were devour'd with fire , maids had no marriage . And with the sword the priests also did perish every one : And not a widow lest alive their death for to bemone . And then the Lord began to wake like one that slept a time , And like a valiant man of war refreshed after wine . With emerods in the hinder parts he strake his enemies all : And put them then unto a shame that was perpetual . Then he the tent and tabernacle of Joseph did refuse : As for the tribe of Ephraim , he would in no wise chuse : But chose the tribe of Jehuda , whereas he thought to dwell : Even the noble mount Sion , which he did love so well . Whereas he did his temple build both sumptuously and sure , Like as the earth which he hath made for ever to endure . Then chose he David him to serve , his people for to keep ; Whom he took up and brought away even from the folds of sheep . As he did follow th'ews with young , the Lord did him advance To feed his people Israel and his inheritance . Thus David with a faithful heart his flock and charge did seed , And prudently with all his power did govern them indeed .
Deus , venerunt . Psal. lxxix . J. H.
O God , the Gentiles do invade thine heritage to spoil : Jerusalem an heap is made , thy temple they defile . The bodies of thy saints most dear abroad to birds they cast : The flesh of them that do thee fear , the beasts devour and waste . Their bloud throughout Jerusalem as water spilt they have : So that there is not one of them to lay their dead in grave . Thus are we made a laughing-stock almost the world throughout : The enemies at us jest and mock which dwell our coasts about . Wilt thou , O Lord , thus in thine ire against us ever fume , And shew thy wrath as hot as fire , thy folk for to consume ? Upon those people pour the same , which did thee never know : All realms which call not on thy Name , consume and overthrow . For they have got the upper hand , and Jacobs seed destroy'd : His habitation and his land they have left waste and void . Bear not in minde our former faults , with speed some pity show : And aid us , Lord , in all assaults , for we are weak and low ,
The second part . O God that giv'st all health and gracey on us declare the same : Weigh not our works , our sins deface , for honour of thy Name . Why shall the wicked still alway , to us as people dumb , In thy reproach rejoyce , and say , Where is their God become ? Require , O Lord , as thou seest good , before our eyes in sight , Of all these folk thy servants bloud which they spilt in despight . Receive into thy sight in haste the clamours , grief , and wrong Of such as are in prison cast , sustaining irons strong . Thy force and strength to celebrate , Lord , set them out of band Which unto death are destinate , and in their enemies hand . The nations which have been so bold as to blaspheme thy Name . Into their laps with seven fold repay again the same . So we thy flock and pasture-sheep will praise thee evermore , And teach all ages for to keep for thee like praise in store .
Qui regis Israel . Psal. lxxx . J. H.
THou Herd that Israel dost keep , give ear and take good heed : Which leadest Joseph like a sheep , and dost him watch and feed . Thou Lord , I say , whose seat is set on cherubims most bright , Shew forth thy self and do not let , send down thy beams of light . Before Ephraim and Benjamin , Manasses eke likewise , To shew thy power do thou begin ; come help us , Lord , arise . Direct our hearts unto thy grace , convert us , Lord , to thee : Shew us the brightness of thy face , and then full safe are we . Lord God of hosts of Israel . how long wilt thou ( I say ) Against thy folk in anger swell , and wilt not hear them pray ? Thou dost them feed with sorrows deep , their bread with tears they eat , And drink the tears that they do weep , in measure full and great . Thou hast us made a very strife to those that dwell about : And that our foes do love a life , they laugh and jest it out . O take us , Lord , unto thy grace , convert our hearts to thee : Shew forth to us thy joyful face , and we full sate shall be . From Egypt where it grew not well thou brought'st a vine full dear : The heathen folk thou didst expell , and thou didst plant it there . Thou didst prepare for it a place , and set her roots full fast : That it did grow and spring apace , and fill'd the land at last .
The second part . The hills were covered round about With shade that from it came , And eke the cedars strong and stout , with branches of the same . Why then didst thou her walls destroy ? her hedge pluckt up thou hast : That all the folk that pass thereby thy vine may spoil and waste . The boar out of the wood so wilde doth dig and root it out : The furious beasts out of the field devour it all about . O Lord of hosts , return again , from heaven look betime : behold , and with thy help sustain this poor vineyard of thine . Thy plant , I say , thine Israel , whom thy right hand hath set : The same which thou didst love so well , O Lord , do not forget . They lop and cut it down apace , they burn it eke with fire : ●●d through the frowning of thy face we perish in thine ire . Let thy right hand be with them now whom thou hast kept so long : ●●●d with the Son of man whom thou to thee hast made so strong . And so when thou hast set us free , and saved us from shame : Then will we never fall from thee , but call upon thy Name . O Lord of hosts , through thy good grace convert us unto thee : behold us with a pleasant face , and then full safe are we .
Deo exultate . Psal. lxxxi . J. H.
BE light and glad , in God rejoyce , which is our strength and stay : be joyful , and lift up your voice to Jacobs God , I say . Prepare your instruments most meet , some joyful psalm to sing : strike up with harp and lute so sweet , on every pleasant string . Blow as it were in the new-moon , with trumpets of the best : As it is used to be done at any solemn feast . ● For this is unto Israel a statute and a trade : ●law that must be kept full well , which Jacobs God hath made . ● This clause with Joseph was decreed when he from Egypt came , That as a witness all his seed should still observe the same . ● When God . I say , had so prepar'd to bring him from that land : Whereas the speech which he had heard he did not understand . I from his shoulders took ( saith he ) the burden clean away : And from the furnace quit him free from burning brick of clay . When thou in grief didst cry and call , I holp thee by and by : And I did answer thee withal in thunder secretly . Yea , at the waters of discord I did thee tempt and prove : Whereas the goodness of the Lord with mutt'ring thou didst move . Hear , O my folk , O Israel , and I assure it thee : Regard and mark my words full well , if thou wilt cleave to me .
The second part . Thou shalt no god in thee reserve of any land abroad : Nor in no wise to bow or serve a strange or forein god . I am the Lord thy God , and I from Egypt set thee free : Then ask of me abundantly , and I will give it thee . And yet my people would not hear my voice when that I spake : Nor Israel would not obey , but did me quite forsake . Then did I leave them to their will , in hardness of their heart : To walk in their own counsels still , themselves they might pervert . O that my people would have heard the words that I did say : And eke that Israel would regard to walk within my way ! How soon would I confound their foes , and bring them down full low : And turn my hand upon all those that would them overthrow ! And they that at the Lord do rage , as slaves should seek him till : But of his folk the time and age should flourish ever still . I would have fed them with the crop and finest of the wheat : And made the rock with honey drop , that they their fills should eat .
Deus stetit . Psal. lxxxii . J. H. AMid the preass with men of might the Lord himself doth stand , To plead the cause of truth and right , with judges of the land . How long , said he , will you proceed false judgement to award , And have respect for love of meed the wicked to regard ? Whereas of due you should defend the fatherless and weak , And when the poor man doth contend , in judgement justly speak . If ye be wise , defend the cause of poor men in their right : And rid the needy from the claws of tyrants force and might . But nothing will they know or learn , in vain to them I talk : They will not see or ought discern , but still in darkness walk . For lo , even now the time is come that all things fall to nought : And likewise laws both all and some for gain are sold and bought . I had decreed it in my sight as gods to take you all : And children to the most of might for love I did you call . But not withstanding ye shall die as men , and so decay : O tyrants , I shall you destroy , and pluck you quite away . Up Lord , and let thy strength be known , and judge the world with might : For why ? all nations are thine own to take them as thy right .
Deus quid . Psal. lxxxiii . J. H.
DO not , O God , refrain thy tongue , in filence do not stay : Withhold not , Lord , thy self fo long , and make no more delay . For why ? behold thy foes , and see how they do rage and cry : And those that bear an hate to thee hold up their heads on high , Against thy folk they use deceit , and crast'ly they enquire : For thine elect to lie in wait their counsel doth conspire . Come on , say they , let us expel and pluck these solk away : So that the name of Israel may utterly decay . They all conspire within their heart how they may thee withstand : Against the Lord to take a part they are in league and band . The tents of all the Edomites , the Ismaelites also : The Hagarenes and Moabites , with divers other mo . Gebal with Ammon , and likewise doth Amalek conspire : The Philistines against thee rise , with them that dwell at Tyre . And Assur eke is well appaid with them in league to be : And doth become a sence and aid to Lots posteritie . As thou didst to the Midianites , so serve them , Lord , each one : As to Siser , and to Jabin . beside the brook Kison . Whom thou in Endor didst destroy , and waste them through thy might : That they like dung on earth did lie , and that in open fight .
The second part . Make them now and their lords appear like Zeb and Oreb than : As Zebah and Zalmana were , the kings of Midian ; Which said , Let us throughout the land in all the coasts abroad , Possess and take into our hand the fair houses of God . Turn them , O God , with storms as fast as wheels that have no stay : Or like the chaff which men do cast with winds to flie away . Like as the fire with rage and fume the mighty forests spills ; And as the flame doth quite consume the mountains and the hills : So let the tempest of thy wrath upon their necks be laid ; And of thy stormy wind and showre , Lord , make them all afraid . Lord , bring them all , I thee desire , to such rebuke and shame , That it may cause them to enquire , and learn to seek thy Name . And let them evermore daily to shame and slander fall : And in rebuke and obloquie to perish eke withall . That they may know and feel full well that thou art called Lord : And that alone thou dost excell , and reign throughout the world .
Quam dilecta . Psal. lxxxiv . J. H. HOw pleasant is thy dwelling-place , O Lord of hosts , to me ! The tabernacles of thy grace how pleasant ( Lord ) they be ! My soul doth long full sore to go into thy courts abroad : My heart doth lust , my flesh also , in thee the living God . The sparrows finde a room to rest , and save themselves from wrong , And eke the swallow hath a nest wherein to keep her young . These birds full nigh thine altar may have place to fit and sing : O Lord of hosts , thou art , I say . my God and eke my King . O they be blessed that may dwell within thy house always : For they all times thy facts do tell , and ever give thee praise . Yea , happy sure likewise are they , whose stay and strength thou art : Which to thy house do minde the way , and seek it in their heart . As they go through the vale of tears , they dig up fountains still ; That as a spring it all appears , and thou their pits dost fill . From strength to strength they walk full fast , no faintness there shall be : And so the God of gods at last in Sion they do see . O Lord of hosts , to me give heed , and hear when I do pray : And let it through thine ears proceed , O Jacobs God , I say . O Lord our shield , of thy good grace regard , and so draw near : Regard , I say , behold the face of thine anointed dear . For why ? within thy courts one day is better to abide , Then other-where to keep or stay a thousand days beside . Much rather would I keep a door within the house of God , Then in the tents of wickedness to settle mine abode . For God the Lord , light and defence . will grace and worship give : And no good thing will he withhold from them that purely live . O Lord of hosts , that man is blest and happy sure is he . That is perswaded in his brest to trust all times in thee .
Benedixisti . Psal. lxxxv . J. H. THou hast been merciful indeed , O Lord , unto thy land : For thou restoredst Jacobs seed from thraldom out of band . The wicked ways that they were in , thou didst them clean remit : And thou didst hide thy peoples sin , full close thou coveredst it . Thine anger eke thou didst asswage , that all thy wrath was gone : And so didst turn thee from thy rage , with them to be at one . O God our health , do now convert thy people unto thee : Put all thy wrath from us apart , and angry cease to be . Why , shall thine anger never and , but still proceed on us ? And shall thy wrath it self extend upon all ages thus ? Wilt thou not rather turn therefore and quicken us , that we And all thy folk may evermore be glad and joy in thee ? O Lord , on us do thou declare thy goodness to our wealth : Shew forth to us , and do not spare , thine aid and saving health . I will heark what God faith , for he speaks to his people peace , And to his saints , that never they return to foolishness . For why ? his help is still at hand to such as do him fear : Whereby great glory in our land shall dwell and flourish there . For truth and mercy there shall meet , in one to take their place : And peace shall justice with kiss greet , and there they shall embrace . As truth from earth shall spring apace , and flourish pleasantly : So righteousness shall shew her face , and look from heaven high . Yea , God himself doth take in hand to give us each good thing : And through the coasts of all the land the earth her fruit shall bring . Before his face shall justice go much like a guide or stay : He shall direct his steps also , and keep them in the way .
Inclina , Domine . Psal. lxxxvi . J. H.
LOrd , bow thine ear to my request , and hear me by and by : With grievous pain and grief opprest , full poor and weak am I. Preserve my soul , because my ways and doings holy be : And save thy servant , O my Lord , that puts his trust in thee . Thy mercy , Lord , on me express , defend me eke withall : For through the day I do not cease on thee to cry and call . Comfort , O Lord , thy servants soul that now with pain is pin'd ▪ For unto thee , Lord , I extol and lift my soul and minde . For thou art good and bountiful , thy gifts of grace are free : And eke thy mercy plentiful to all that call on thee , O Lord , likewise when I do pray , regard and give an ear : Mark well the words that I do say , and all my prayers hear . In time when trouble doth me move , to thee I do complain : For why ? I know and well do prove thou answerest me again . Among the gods , O Lord , is none with thee to be compar'd : And none can do as thou a lone , the like hath not been heard .
The second part . The Gentiles and the people all which thou didst make and frame , Before thy face on knees shall fall and glorify my Name . For why ? thou art so much of might , all power is thine own : Thou workest wonders still in sight , for thou art God a lone , O teach me , Lord , thy way , and I shall in thy truth proceed : O joyn my heart to thee so nigh that I thy Name may dread . To thee my God will I give praise with all my heart , O Lord : And glorify thy Name always for ever through the world . For why ? thy mercy shew'd to me is great , and doth excell : Thou se●t'st my soul at liberty out from the lower hell . O Lord , the proud against me rise , and heaps of men of might : They seek my soul , and in no wise will have thee in their sight . Thou , Lord , art merciful and meek , full slack and slow to wrath : Thy goodness is full great , and eke thy truth no measure hath . O turn to me , and mercy grant , thy strength to me apply : O help and save thine own servant , thy hand-maids son am I. On me some signe of favour show , that all my foes may see And be asham'd , because , Lord , thou dost help and comfort me .
Fundamenta . Psal. lxxxvii . J. H. THat city shall full well endure , her ground-work still doth stay Upon the holy hills full sure , it can no time decay . God-boves the gates of Sion best , his grace doth there abide : He loves them more then all the rest of Jacobs tent beside . Full glorious things reported be in Sion , and abroad : Great things , I say , are said of thee , thou city of our God . On Rahab I will cast an eye , and bear in minde the same : And Babylon shall eke apply and learn to know my Name . Lo , Palestine and Tyre also , with Ethiope likewise , A people old , full long ago were born , and there did rise . Of Sion they shall say abroad , That divers men of fame Have there sprung up , and the high God hath founded fast the same . In their records to them it shall through Gods device appear , Of Sion , that the chief of all had his beginning there . The trumpeters with such as sing , there in great plenty be : My fountains and my pleasant springs are compastall in thee .
Domin● Deus . Psal. lxxxviii . J. H.
LOrd God of health , the hope and stay thou art alone to me : I call and cry throughout the day and all the night to thee . O let my prayer soon ascend unto thy sight on high : Incline thine ear , O Lord , attend and hearken to my cry . For why ? with wo my heart is fill'd , and doth in trouble dwell : My life and breath almost doth yeeld , and draweth nigh to hell . I am esteem'd as one of them that in the pit do fall : And made as one among those men that have no strength at all . As one among the dead , and free from things that here remain : It were more ease for me to be with them the which are slain : As those that lie in grave , I say , whom thou hast clean forgot : The which thy hand hath cut away , and thou regard'st them not . Yea , like to one shut up full sure within the lower pit , In places dark and all obscure , and in the depth of it . Thine anger and thy wrath likewise full sore on me doth ly : And all thy storms against me rise , my soul to vex and try . Thou putt'st my friends sar off from me , and mak'st them hate me sore : I am shut up in prison fast , and can come forth no more . My sight doth fail through grief and wo , I call to thee , O God : Throughout the day my hands also to thee I stretch abroad .
The second part . Dost thou unto the dead declare thy wondrous works of fame ? Shall dead to life again repair , and praise thee for the same ? Or shall thy loving kindness , Lord , be preached in the grave ? Or shall with them that are destroy'd thy truth her honour have ? Shall they that lie in dark full low of all thy wonders wot ? Or there shall they thy justice know where all things are forgot ? But I , O Lord , to thee always do cry and call apace : My prayer eke ere it be day shall come before thy face . Why dost thou , Lord , abhor my soul , in grief that seeketh thee ? And now , O Lord , why dost thou hide thy face away from me ? I am afflict , as dying still from youth this many a year : The terrours which do vex me ill with troubled minde I bear . The furies of thy wrathful rage full sore upon me fall : Thy terrours eke do not asswage , but me oppress withal . All day they compass me about , as water at the tide : And all at once with streams full stout beset me on each side . Thou settest far from me friends and lovers every one : Yea , and mine old acquaintance all out of my sight are gone .
Misericordias . Psal. lxxxix . J. H.
TO sing the mercies of the Lord my tongue shall never spare : And with my mouth from age to age thy truth I will declare . For I have said , That mercy shall for evermore remain : In that thou dost the heavens stay , thy truth appeareth plain . To mine elect , saith God , I made a covenant and behest : My servant David to perswade , I swore and did protest : Thy feed for ever I will stay , and stablish it full fast : And still uphold thy throne alway from age to age to last . The heavens shew with joy and mirth thy wondrous worke , O Lord : Thy saints within thy Church on earth thy saith and truth record . Who with the Lord is equal then in all the clouds abroad ? Among the sons of all the gods , what one is like our God ? God in assembly of the saints is greatly to be dread : And over all that dwell about in terrour to be had . Lord God of hosts , in all the world what one is like to thee ? On every side , most mighty Lord , thy truth is seen to be . The raging sea by thine advice thou ru●est at thy will : And when the waves thereof arise , thou mak'st them calm and still . And Egypt , Lord , thou hast subdu'd , and thou hast it destroy'd : Yea , thou thy toes with m●ghty arm hast scatt'red all abroad .
The second part . The heavens are thine and still have been likewise the earth and land : The world and all that is therein thou foundedst w●th tay hand . Both north and south , with east and west thy self didst make and frame : Both Tabor mount , and eke Hermon , rejoyce and praise thy Name . Thine arm is strong and full of power , all might therein doth lie : The strength of thy right hand each hour thou listest up on high . In righteousness and equity thou hast thy seat and place : Mercy and truth are still with thee , and go before thy face . That folk is blest that knows aright thy present power , O God : For in the favour of thy sight they walk full safe abroad . For in thy Name throughout the day they joy and much rejoyce : And through thy righteousness have they a pleasant fame and noise . For why ? their glory , strength , and aid in thee alone doth fie : Thy goodness eke that hath us staid , shall lift our horn on high . Our strength that doth defend us well the Lord to us doth bring : The holy one of Israel , he is our guide and king . Sometimes thy will unto thy saints in visions thou didst show : And thus then didst thou say to them , thy minde to make them know ; A man of might I have erect , your king and guide to be : And set him up whom I elect among the folk to me .
The third part . My servant David I appoint , whom I have searched out : And with my holy oyl anoint him king of all the rout . For why ? my hand is ready still with him for to remain : And with mine arm also I will him strengthen and sustain . The enemie● shall not him oppress , they shall him not devour : Ne yet the sons of wickedness on him shall have no power : His foes likewise I will destroy before his face in fight : And those that hate him I will plague , and strike them with my might . My truth and mercy eke withall shall still upon him lie : And in my Name his horn eke shall be listed up on high . His kingdom I will set to be upon the sea and land : And eke the running flouds shall he embrace with his right hand . He shall depend with all his heart on me , and thus shall say , My Father and my God thou art , my rock of health and stay . As my first-born I will him take of all on earth that springs : His might and honour I will make above all earthly kings . My mercy shall be with him still , as I my self have told : My faithful covenant to fulfil my mercy I will hold . And eke his seed I will sustain for ever strong and sure : So that his seat shall still remain while heaven doth endure .
The fourth part . If that his sons for sake my law , and so begin to swerve : And of my judgements have none aw , nor will not them observe : Or if they do not use aright my statutes to them made , And set all my commandments light , and will not keep my trade : Then with the rod will I begin their doings to amend : And so with scourging for their sin , if that they do offend . My mercy yet and my goodness I will not take him fro : Nor handle him with craftiness , and so my truth forgo . But sure my covenant I will hold . with all that I have spoke : No word the which my lips have told shall alter or be broke . Once sware I by my holiness , and that perform will I : With David I shall keep promise , to him I will not lie . His seed for evermore shall reign , and eke his throne of might : As doth the sun , it shall remain for ever in my fight . And as the moon within thesky for ever standeth fast A faithful witness from on high , so shall his kingdom last . But now , O Lord , thou dost reject , and now thou changest cheer : Yea , thou art wroth with thine elect , thine own anointe dear . The covenant with thy servant made , Lord , thou hast quite undone : And down upon the ground also hast cast his royal crown .
The fifth part . Thou pluck'st his hedges up with might , his walls thou dost confound : Thou beatest eke his bulwarks down , and break'st them to the ground . That he is sore destroy'd and torn of comers by throughout : And so is made a mock and scorn to all that dwell about . Thou their right hand hast lifted up that him so sore annoy : And all his foes that him devour , lo , thou hast made to joy . His swords edge thou dost take away , that should his foes withstand : To him in war no victory thou giv'st , nor upper hand . His glory thou dost also waste , his throne , his joy , his mirth By thee is overthrown , and cast full low upon the earth . Thou hast cut off and made full short his youth and lusty days : And rais'd of him an ill report with shame and great dispraise . How long away from me , O Lord , for ever wilt thou turn ? And shall thine anger still alway as fire consume and burn ? O call to minde , remember then , my time consumeth fast : Why hast thou made the sons of men as things in vain to waste ? What man is he that liveth here , and death shall never see ? Or from the hand of hell his soul shall he deliver free ? Where is , O Lord , thine own goodness so oft declar'd beforn , Which by thy truth and uprightness to David thou hast sworn ? The great rebukes to minde I call that on thy servants lie : The railings of the people all born in my breast have I , Wherewith , O Lord , thine enemies blasphemed have thy Name : The steps of thine anointed one they cease not to defame . All praise to thee , O Lord of hosts , both now and eke for ay : Through sky and earth , and all the coasts , Amen , amen , I say .
Domine , refugium . Psal. xc . J. H.
THou , Lord , hast been our sure defence , our place of ease and rest In all times past , yea so long since as cannot be exprest . Ere there was made mountain or h●●l the earth and world abroad : From age to age , and always still for ever thou art God . Thou grindest man through grief and pain to dust or clay , and then , And then thou say'st again , Return again ye sons of men . The lasting of a thousand years , what is it in thy sight ? As yesterday it doth appear , or as a watch by night . So soon as thou dost scatter them , then is their life and trade All as asleep , and like the grass whose beauty soon doth fade : Which in the morning shines full bright , but fadeth by and by : And is cut down ere it be night , all with'red , dead , and dry . For through thine anger we consume , our might is much decay'd : And of thy fervent wrath and sume we are full sore afraid . The wicked works that we have wrought thou sett'st before thine eye : Our privy faults , yea , eke our thoughts thy countenance doth spie . For through thy wrath our days do waste , thereof doth nought remain : Our year● consume as words or blasts , and are not call'd again . Our time is threescore years and ten that we do live on mold : If one see fourscore , surely then we count him wondrous old .
The second part . Yet of this time the strength and chief the which we count upon , Is nothing else but painful grief , and we as blasts are gone . Who once doth know what strength is there , what might thine anger hath ? Or in his heart who doth thee fear according to thy wrath ? Instruct us , Lord , to know and try how long our days remain : That then we may our hearts apply true wisdom to attain . Return , O Lord , how long wilt thou forth on in wrath proceed ? Shew favour to thy servants now , and help them at their need . Refresh us with thy mercy soon , and then our joy shall be All times so long as life doth last , in heart rejoyce will we . As thou hast plagued us before , now also make us glad : And for the years wherein full sore affliction we have had . O let thy work and power appear , and on thy servants light : And shew unto thy children dear thy glory and thy might . Lord , let thy grace and glory stand on us thy servants thus : Confirm the works we take in hand , Lord , prosper them to us .
Qui habitat . Psal. xci . J. H. HE that within the secret place of God most high doth dwell : In shadow of the Mightiest grace at rest shall keep him well . Thou art my hope and my strong hold , I to the Lord will say , My God is he , in him will I my whole affiance stay . He shall defend thee from the snare the which the hunter laid : And from the deadly plague and care whereof thou art afraid : And with his wings shall cover thee and keep thee safely there : His faith and truth thy fence shall be , as sure as shield and spear . So that thou shalt not need , I say , to fear or be affright Of all the shafts that flie by day , nor terrours of the night : Nor of the plague that privily doth walk in dark so fast : Nor yet of that which doth destroy and at noon-day doth waste . Yea , at thy side as thou dost stand a thousand dead shall be : Ten thousand eke at thy right hand , and yet shalt thou be free . But thou shalt see it for thy part , thine eyes shall well regard , That even like to their desert the wicked have reward . For why ? O Lord , I onely lust to stay my hope on thee : And in the Righ'st I put my trust , my sure defence is he . Thou shalt not need none ill to fear , with thee it shall not mell : Nor yet the plague shall once come near the house where thou dost dwell . For why ? unto his angels all with charge commanded he , That still in all thy ways they shall preserve and prosper thee : And in their hands shall bear thee up , still waiting thee upon : So that thy foot shall never chance to spurn at any stone . Upon the lions thou shalt go , the adder fell and long : And tread upon the lions young , with dragons stout and strong . For he that trusteth unto me , I will dispatch him quite : And him defend , because that he doth know my Name aright . When he for help on me doth cry , an answer I will give : And from his grief take him will I in glory for to live . With length of years and days of wealth I will fulfill his time : The goodness of my saving health I will declare to him .
Bonumest . Psal. xcii . J. H. IT is a thing both good and meet to praise the highest Lord : And to thy Name , O thou most High , to sing with one accord : To shew the kindness of the Lord , betime ere day be light : And eke declare his truth abroad when it doth draw to night . Upon ten-stringed instruments , on lute and harp so sweet : With all the mirth you can invent of instruments most meet . For thou hast made me to rejoyce in things so wrought by thee : And I have joy in heart and voice thy handy-works to see . O Lord , how glorious and how great are all thy works so stout ! So deeply are thy counsels set that none can try them out . The man unwise hath not the wit , this gear to pass to bring : And all such sools are nothing fit to understand this thing . When so the wicked at their will as grass do spring full fast , They when they flourish in their ill for ever shall be waste . But thou art mighty , Lord most high , yea thou dost reign therefore In every time eternally , both now and evermore . For why ? O Lord , behold and see , behold thy foes , I say , How all that work iniquity shall perish and decay . But thou , like as an unicorn , shalt list mine horn on high : With fresh and new prepared oyl thine ointed king am I : And of my foes before mine eyes shall see the fall and shame : Of all that up against me rise , mine ears shall hear the same . The just shall flourish up on high , as date-trees bud and blow : And as the cedars multiply in Libanus that grow . For they are planted in the place and dwelling of our God : Within his courts they spring apace , and flourish all abroad . And in their age much fruit shall bring both fat and well beseen : And pleasantly both bud and spring with boughs and branches green . To shew that God is good and just , and upright in his will : He is my rock , my hope , and trust , in him there is none ill .
Dominus regnavit . Psal. xciii . J. H. THe Lord as King a lost doth reign , with glory goodly dight : And he to shew his strength and main , hath girt himself with might . The Lord likewise the earth hath made and shaped it so sure , No might can make it move or fade ; at stay it doth endure . Ere that the world was made or wrought , thy seat was set before : Beyond all time that can be thought , thou hast been evermore . The flouds , O Lord , the flouds do rise , they roar and make a noise : The flouds ( I say ) did enterprise , and listed up their voice . Yea , though the storms arise in fight , though seas do rage and swell : The Lord is strong and more of might , for he on high doth dwell . And look what promise he doth make his houshold to defend : For just and true they shall it take , all times without an end .
Deus ultionum . Psal. xciv . J. H.
O Lord , thou dost revenge all wrong , that office 'longs to thee : Sith vengeance doth to thee belong , declare that all may see . Set forth thy self , for thou of right the earth dost judge and guide : Reward the proud and men of might according to their pride . How long shall wicked men bear sway with lifting up their voice ? How long shall wicked men , I say , thus triumph and rejoyce ? How long shall they with brags burst out and proudly prate their fill ? Shall they rejoyce that be so stout , whose works are ever ill ? Thy flock , O Lord , thine heritage they spoil and vex full sore : Against thy people they do rage still daily more and more . The widows which are comfortless , and strangers they destroy : They slay the children fatherless , and none doth put them by . And when they take these things in hand , this talk they have of thee , Can Jacobs God this understand ? tush no , he cannot see . O folk unwise and people rude , some knowledge now discern : Ye fools among the multitude , at length begin to learn . The Lord which made the ear of man , he needs of right must hear : He made the eye , all things must then before his sight appear . The Lord doth all the world correct , and make them understand : Shall he not then your deeds detect ? how can ye scape his hand ?
The second part . The Lord doth know the thoughts of man , his heart he seeth full plain : The Lord ( I say ) mans thoughts doth scan , and findeth them but vain . But , Lord , that man is happy sure whom thou dost keep in aw . And through correction dost procure to teach him in thy law . Whereby he shall in quiet rest in time of trouble sit : When wicked men shall be supprest , and fall into the pit . For sure the Lord will not refuse his people for to take : His heritage whom he did chuse he will no time forsake . Until that judgement be decreed to justice to convert : That all may follow her with speed that are of upright heart . But who upon my part shall stand against the cursed train ? Or who shall rid me from their hand that wicked works maintain ? Except the Lord had been mine aid , mine enemies to repell : My soul and life had now been laid almost as low as hell . When I did say , My foot did slide , I now am like to fall : Thy goodness , Lord , did so provide to stay me up withall . When with my self I mused much , and could no comfort finde : Then , Lord , thy goodness did me touch , and that did ease my minde . Wilt thou inhaunt thy self , and draw with wicked men to sit : Which with pretence in stead of law much mischief do commit ? For they consult against the life of righteous men and good : And in their counsels they are rise to shed the guiltless bloud . But yet the Lord he is to me a strong defence , or lock : He is my God , to him I flee , he is my strength and rock . And he shall cause their mischiefs all themselves for to annoy : And in their malice they shall fall , our God shall them destroy .
Venite exultemus . Psal. xcv . J. H. O Come let us lift up our voice and sing unto the Lord : In him our rock of health rejoyce let us with one accord . Yea , let us come before his face to give him thanks and praise : In singing psalms unto his grace let us be glad always . For why ? the Lord he is no doubt a great and mighty God , A King above all gods throughout , in all the world abroad . The secrets of the earth so deep , and corners of the land , The tops of hills that are so steep , he hath them in his hand . The sea and waters all are his , for he the same hath wrought : The earth and all that therein is his hand hath made of nought . Come let us bow and praise the Lord . before him let us fall : And kneel to him with one accord the which hath made us all . For why ? he is the Lord our God , for us he doth provide : We are his flock , he doth us feed ; his sheep , and he our Guide . To day if ye his voice will hear , then harden not your heart : As ye with grudging many a year provok'd me in desert . Whereas your fathers tempted me , my power for to prove : My wondrous works when they did see , yet still they would me move . Twice twenty years they did me grieve , and I to them did say , They err in heart , and not believe , they have not known my way . Wherefore I sware when that my wrath was kindled in my brest , That they should never tread the path to enter in my rest .
Contate Domino . Psal. xcvi . J. H.
SIng ye with praise unto the Lord new songs with joy and mirth : Sing unto him with one accord , all people on the earth . Yea , sing unto the Lord , I say , praise ye his holy Name : Declare and shew from day to day salvation by the same . Among the heathen eke declare his honour round about : To shew his wonders do not spare in all the world throughout . For why ? the Lord is much of might . and worthy praise alway : And he is to be dread of right above all gods , I say . For all the gods of heathen folk are idols that will fade : But yet our God he is the Lord that hath the heavens made . All praise and honour eke do dwell for ay before his face : Both power and might likewise excell within his holy place . Ascribe unto the Lord alway , ye people of the world , All might and worship eke , I say , ascribe unto the Lord . Ascribe unto the Lord also the glory of his Name : And eke into his courts do go with gifts unto the same ,
The second part . Fall down and worship ye the Lord . within his temple bright : Let all the people of the world be fearful at his sight . Tell all the world . Be not agast , the Lord doth reign above : Yea , he hath set the earth so fast , that it can never move : And that it is the Lord alone that rules with princely might , To judge the nations everyone with equity and right . The heavens shall great joy begin , the earth eke shall rejoyce : The sea with all that is therein shall shout and make a noise . The field shall joy , and every thing that springeth on the earth : The wood and every tree shall sing with gladness and with mirth , Before the presence of the Lord , and coming of his might : When he shall justly judge the world , and rule his folk with right .
Dominus regnavit . Psal. xcvii . J. H. THe Lord doth reign , whereat the earth may joy with pleasant voice : And eke the isles with joyful mirth may triumph and rejoyce . Both clouds and darkness eke do swell , and round about him beat : Yea , right and justice ever dwell and bide about his seat . Yea , fire and heat at once do run , and go before his face : Which shall his foes and enemies burn abroad in every place . His lightnings eke full bright did blaze , and to the world appear : Whereat the earth did look and gaze with dread and deadly fear . The hills like wax did melt in sight and presence of the Lord : They fled before that Rulers might , which guideth all the world . The heavens eke declare and show his justice forth abroad , That all the world may see and know the glory of our God . ● Confusion sure shall come to such as worship idols vain : And eke to those that glory much dumb pictures to maintain . For all the idols of the world , which they as gods do call , ●hall feel the power of the Lord , and down to him shall fall . ● With joy shall Sion hear this thing , and Juda shall rejoyce : ●or at thy judgements they shall sing , and make a pleasant noise . That thou , O Lord , art set on high in all the earth abroad : ●nd art exalted wondrously above each other god . ● All ye that love the Lord do this , hate all things that are ill : or he doth keep the souls of his from such as would them spill . ● And light doth spring up to the just , with pleasure for his part : ●reat joy with gladness , mirth and lust , to them of upright heart . Ye righteous in the Lord rejoyce , his holiness proclaim : 〈◊〉 thankful eke with heart and voice , and mindful of the same .
Cantate Domino . Psal. xcviii . J. H. 〈◊〉 Sing ye now unto the Lord a new and pleasant long : 〈◊〉 he hath wrought throughout the world his wonders great and strong . With his right hand full worthily he doth his foes devour , ●●d get himself the victory with his own arm and power . The Lord doth make the people know his saving health and might : ●e Lord doth eke his justice show in all the heathens sight . His grace and truth to Israel in minde he doth record : ●at all the earth hath seen right well the goodness of the Lord . ●e glad in him with joyful voice , all people of the earth : ●ethanks to God , sing and rejoyce to him with joy and mirth . Upon the harp unto him sing . give thanks to him with psalms : Rejoyce before the Lord our King with trumpets and with shalms . Yea , let the sea with all therein for joy both roar and swell : The earth likewise let it begin , with all that therein dwell : And let the flouds rejoyce their fills , and clap their hands apace : And eke the mountains and the hills , before the Lord his face . For he shall come to judge and try the world and every wight : And rule the people mightily with justice and with right .
Dominus regnavit . Psal. xcix . J. H. THe Lord doth reign , although at it the people rage full sore : Yea , he on cherubims doth sit , though all the world do roar . The Lord that doth in Sion dwell is high and wondrous great : Above all folk he doth excell , and he aloft is set . Let all men praise thy mighty Name , for it is fearful sure : And let them magnifie the same , that holy is and pure . The princely power of our King doth love judgement and right : Thou rightly rulest everything in Jacob through thy might . To praise the Lord our God devise , all honour to him do : Before his footstool worship him , for he is holy too . Moses , Aaron , and Samuel as priests on him did call : When they did pray he heard them well , and gave them answer all . Within the cloud to them he spake , then did they labour still To keep such saws as he did make , and pointed them untill . O Lord our God , thou didst them hear , and answeredst them again : Thy mercy did on them appear , their deeds didst not maintain . O laud and praise our God and Lord within his holy hill : For why ? our God throughout the world is holy ever still .
Jubilate Deo . Psal. c. J. H. ALl people that on earth do dwell , sing to the Lord with chearful voice : Him serve with fear , his praise forth tell : come ye before him and rejoyce . The Lord ye know is God indeed , without our aid he did us make : We are his flock , he doth us feed ; and for his sheep he doth us take . O enter then his gates with praise , approach with joy his courts unto : Praise , laud , and bless his Name always ; for it is seemly so to do . For why ? the Lord our God is good , his mercy is for ever sure : His truth at all times firmly stood , and shall from age to age endure .
Another of the same , by J. H. IN God the Lord be glad and light , praise him throughout the earth : Serve him , and come before his sight with singing and with mirth . Know that the Lord our God he is , he did us make and keep , Not we our selves : for we are his own flock and pasture-sheep , O go into his gates always , give thanks within the same : Within his courts set forth his praise , and laud his holy Name . For why ? the goodness of the Lord for evermore doth reign : From age to age throughout the world his truth doth still remain .
Misericordiam . Psal. ci . N. I Mercy will and judgement sing , O Lord God , unto thee : And wisely do in perfect way , until thou come to me : And in the midst of my house walk in pureness of my sprite : And I no kinde of wicked thing will set before my sight . I hate their works that fall away , it shall not cleave to me : From me shall part the froward heart , none evil will I see . Him will I stroy that slandereth his neighbour privily : The lofty heart I cannot hear , nor him that looketh high . Mine eyes shall be on them , within the land that faithful be : In perfect way who walketh , shall be servant unto me . I will no guileful person have within my house to dwell : And in my presence he shall not remain that lies doth tell . Betimes I will destroy even all the wicked of the land : That I may from Gods city cut the wicked workers hand .
Domine , exaudi . Psal. cii . N.
O Hear my prayer , Lord , and let my cry come unto thee : In time of trouble do not hide thy face away from me . Incline thine ear to me , make haste to hear me when I call : For as the smoke doth fade , so do my days consume and fall . And as an hearth my bones are burnt , my heart is smitten dead , And withers like the grass , that I forget to eat my bread . By reason of my groaning voice my bones cleave to my skin : As pelicane in wilderness , such case now am I in . And as an owl in desert is , so , I am such an one : I watch , and as a sparrow on the house-top am alone . Lo , daily in reproachful wise mine enemies do me scorn : And they that do against me rage , against me they have sworn . Surely with ashes as with bread , my hunger I have fill'd : And mingled have my drink with tears that from mine eyes have still'd . Because of thy displeasure , Lord , thy wrath and thy disdain : For thou hast listed me aloft , and cast me down again . The days wherein I pass my life , are like the fleeting shade : And I am with'red like the grass that soon away doth fade . But thou , O Lord , for ever dost remain in steady place : And thy remembrance ever doth abide from race to race .
The second part . Thou wilt arise , and mercy thou to Sion wilt extend : The time of mercy , now the time foreset is come to end . For even in the stones thereof thy servants do delight : And on the dust thereof they have compassion in their sprite . Then shall the heathen people fear the Lords most holy Name : And all the kings on earth shall dread thy glory and thy fame . Then when the Lord the mighty God again shall Sion rear : And then when he most nobly in his glory shall appear . To prayer of the desolate when he himself shall bend : When he shall not disdain unto their prayers to attend . This shall be written for the age that after shall succeed : The people yet uncreated the Lords renown shall spread . For he from his high sanctuary hath looked down below : And out of heaven hath the Lord beheld the earth also . That of the mourning captive he might hear the woful crie : And that he might deliver those that damned are to die . That they in Sion may declare the Lords most holy Name : And in Jerusalem set forth the praises of the same : Then when the people of the land and kingdoms with accord Shall be assembled for to do their service to the Lord .
The third part . My former force of strength he hath abated in the way : And shorter he did out my days , thus I therefore did say , My God , in midst of all my days ; now take me not away : Thy years endure eternally , from age to age for ay . Thou the foundations of the earth before all times hast laid : And Lord , the heavens are the work which thine own hands have made , Yea , they shall perish and decay , but thou shalt tarry still : And they shall all in time wax old even as a garment will . Thou as a garment shalt them change , and changed shall they be : But thou dost still abide the same , thy years do never flee . The children of thy servants shall continually endure : And in thy sight their happy seed for ever shall stand sure .
Benedic anima . Psal. ciii . T. S.
MY soul , give laud unto the Lord , my spirit shall do the same : And all the secrets of my heart , praise ye his holy Name . Give thanks to God for all his gifts , shew not thy self unkinde : And suffer not his benefits to slip out of thy minde . That gave thee pardon for thy faults , and thee restor'd again , For all thy weak and frail disease , and heal'd thee of thy pain . That did redeem thy life from death , from which thou couldst not flee : His mercy and compassion both he did extend to thee . That fill'd with goodness thy desire , and did prolong thy youth : Like as the eagle casts her bill , whereby her age renew'th . The Lord with justice doth repay all such as be opprest : So that their sufferings and their wrongs are turned to the best . His ways and his commandements to Moses he did show : His counsels and his valiant acts the Israelites did know . The Lord is kinde and merciful when sinners do him grieve : The slowest to conceive a wrath , and readiest to forgive . He chides not us continually , though we be full of strife : Nor keeps our faults in memory , For all our sinful life : Nor yet according to our sins the Lord doth us regard : Nor after our iniquities he doth us not reward . But as the space is wondrous great 'twixt earth and heaven above : So is his goodness much more large to them that do him love . God doth remove our sins from us , and our offences all , As far as is the sun-rising full distant from his fall .
The second part . And look what pity parents dear unto their children bear : Like pity beareth God to such as worship him in fear . The Lord that made us , knows ourshape , our mould and fashion just : How weak and frail our nature is , and how we be but dust . And how the time of mortal men is like the with'ring hay : Or like the flower right fair in field , that fades full soon away . Whose gloss and beauty stormy winds do utterly disgrace : And make that after their assaults such blossoms have no place . But yet the goodness of the Lord with his shall ever stand : Their childrens children do receive his righteousness at hand . I mean , which keep his covenant with all their whole desire : And not forget to do the thing that he doth them require . The heavens high are made the seat And footstool of the Lord : And by his power imperial he governs all the world . Ye angels which are great in power , praise ye and bless the Lord : Which to obey and do his will immediately accord . Ye noble hosts and ministers , cease not to laud him still : Which ready are to execute his pleasure and his will . Yea , all his works in every place , praise ye his holy Name : My heart , my minde , and eke my soul , praise ye also the same .
Benedic , anima mea . Psal. civ . W. K.
MY soul , praise the Lord , speak good of his Name : O Lord our great God , how dost thou appear ? So passing in glory , that great is thy fame . Honour and majesty in thee shine most clear . ● With light , as a robe , thou hast thee beclad , Whereby all the earth thy greatness may see : The heavens in such sort thou also hast spread , That it to a curtain compared may be . His chamber-beams lie in the clouds full sure , Which as his chariots , are made him to bear : ●nd there with much swiftness his course doth endure , ●●on the wings riding of winds in the air . He maketh his spirits as heralds to go : ●●d lightnings to serve we see also prest : ●is will to accomplish they run to and fro , To save or consume things , as seemeth him best . ● He groundeth the earth so firmly and fast , That it once to move none shall have such power . ● The deep a fair covering for it made thou hast : Which by his own nature the hills would devour . ● But at thy rebuke the waters do flee : ●●so give due place thy word to obey . 〈◊〉 thy voice of thunder so fearful they be , That in their great raging they haste soon away . ● The mountains full high they then up ascend : 〈◊〉 thou do but speak , thy word they fulfill . So likewise the valleys most quickly descend , ●here thou them appointest remain they do still . ● Their bounds thou hast set how far they shall run ; So that in their rage not that pass they can : 〈◊〉 God hath appointed they shall not return The earth to destroy more , which made was for man .
The second part . He sendeth the springs to strong streams or lakes , Which run do full swift among the huge hills : Where both the wilde asses their thirst oft-times slakes , A●d beasts of the mountains thereof drink their fills . By these pleasant springs of fountains full fair , The fowls of the air abide shall and dwell : Who moved by nature to hop here and there , Among the green branches their songs shall excell . The mountains to moist the clouds he doth use : The earth with his works is wholly replete . So as the brute cattel he doth not refuse : But grass doth provide them , and herb for mans meat . Yea , bread , wine , and oyl , he made for mans sake , His face to refresh , and heart to make strong . The cedars of Liban this great Lord did make : Which trees he doth nourish that grow up so long : In these may birds build and make there their nests : In fir-trees the storks remain and abide . The high hills are succours for wilde goats to rest : And eke the rock stony for conies to hide . The moon then is set her seasons to run : The days from the nights thereby to discern . And by the descending also of the sun , The cold from heat alway thereby we do learn . When darkness doth come by Gods will and power , Then creep forth do all the beasts of the wood . The lions range roaring their prey to devour : But yet it is thou , Lord , which givest them food . As soon as the sun is up , they retire : To couch in their dens then are they full fain : That man to his work may , as right doth require , Till night come and call him to take rest again .
The third part . How sundry , O Lord , are all thy works found ! With wisdom full great they are indeed wrought : So that the whole world of thy praise doth sound : And as for thy riches , they pass all mens thought . So is the great sea , which large is and broad , Where things that creep swarm , and beasts of each sort . There both mighty ships sail , and some lie at rode : The whale huge and monstrous there also doth sport . All things on thee wait , thou dost them relieve : And thou in due time full well dost them feed . Now when it doth please thee the same for to give , They gather full gladly those things which they need . Thou openest thine hand , and they finde such grace , That they with good things are filled we see . But sore are they troubled if thou turn thy face : For if thou their breath take , vile dust then they be . Again , when thy Spirit from thee doth proceed All things to appoint , and what shall ensue : Then are they created as thou hast decreed : And dost by thy goodness the dry earth renew . The praise of the Lord for ever shall last , Who may in his works by right well rejoyce . His look can the earth make to tremble full fast , And likewise the mountains to smoke at his voice . To this Lord and God sing will I always : So long as I live , my God praise will I. Then am I most certain my words shall him please : I will rejoyce in him , to him will I cry . The sinners , O Lord , consume in thine ire : And eke the perverse , them root out with shame : But as for my soul now , let it still desire , And say with the faithful , Praise ye the Lords Name ,
Confitemini Dom. Psal. cv . N.
GIve praises unto God the Lord , and call upon his Name : Among the people eke declare his works to spread his fame . Sing ye unto the Lord , I say , and sing unto him praise : And talk of all his wondrous works that he hath wrought always . In honour of his holy Name rejoyce with one accord : And let the heart also rejoyce of them that seek the Lord . Seek ye the Lord , and seek the strength of his eternal might : And seek his face continually , and presence of his sight . The wondrous works which he hath done keep still in mindful heart : Ne let the judgements of his mouth out of your minde depart : Ye that of faithful Abraham his servant are the seed : Ye his elect , the children that of Jacob do proceed . For he , he onely is , I say , the mighty Lord our God : And his most rightful judgements are through all the earth abroad . His promise and his covenant which he hath made to his , He hath remembred evermore to thousands of degrees .
The second part . The covenant which he hath made with Abraham long ago , And faithful oath which he hath sworn to Isaac also : And did confirm the same for law , that Jacob should obey ; And for eternal covenant to Israel for ay . When thus he said , Lo , I to you all Canaan land will give , The lot of your inheritance , wherein your seed shall live . Although the number at that time did very small appear : Yea. very small , and in the land they then but strangers were . While yet they walkt from land to land without a sure abode : And while from sundry kingdoms they did wander all abroad . And wrong at no oppressours hands he suffered them to take : But even the great and mighty kings , reproved for their sake . And thus he said , Touch ye not those that mine anointed be : Ne do the prophets . my harm that do pertain to me . He call'd a dearth upon the land , of bread he stroy'd the store : But he against the time of need had sent a man before :
The third part . Even Joseph which had once been sold to live a slave in wo : Whose feet they hurt in stocks , whose soul the irons pierc'd also . Until the time came when his cause was known apparently , The mighty word of God the Lord his faultless truth did try . The king sent and delivered him from prison where he was : The ruler of the people then did freely let him pass . And over all his house he made him lord to bear the sway : And of his substance made him have the rule and all the stay . That he might to his will instruct the princes of the land : And wisdoms lore his ancient men might cause to understand . Then into the Egyptian land came Israel also : And Jacob in the land of Ham did live a stranger tho . His people he exceedingly in number made to flow : And over all their enemies in strength he made them grow . Whose heart he turn'd , that they with hate his people did entreat : And did his servants wrongfully abuse with false deceit .
The fourth part . His faithful servant Moses then , and Aaron whom he chose , He did command to go to them , his message to disclose . The wondrous message of his signs among them he did show : And wonders in the land of Ham then did they work also . Darkness he sent and made it dark in stead of brighter day : And unto his commission they did not disobey . He turn'd their waters into bloud . he did their fishes slay : Their land brought frogs even in the place where their king Pharaoh lay . He spake , and at his voice there came great swarms of noysom flies : And all the quarters of the land were fill'd with crawling lice . He gave them cold and stony hail in stead of milder rain : And fiery flames within their land he sent unto their pain . He smote their vines , and all their trees whereon their figs did grow : And all the trees within their coasts down did he overthrow . He spake , then caterpillers did and grashoppers abound : Which are the grass in all their land , and fruit of all their ground .
The fifth part . The first-begotten in their land eke deadly did he smite : Yea , the beginning and first-fruit of all their strength and might . With gold and silver he them brought from Egypt land to pass : And in the number of their tribes no feeble one there was . Egypt was glad and joyful then when they did thence depart : For terrour and the fear of them was faln upon their heart . To shroud them from the parching heat , a cloud he did display : And fire he sent to give them light when night had hid the day . They asked , and he caused quails to rain at their request : And fully with the bread of heaven their hunger he represt . He opened the stony rock , and waters gushed out : And eke the dry and parched ground like rivers ran about . For of his holy covenant ay mindful was he tho : Which to his servant Abraham he plighted long ago . He brought his people forth with mirth , and his elect with joy . Out of the cruel land where they had liv'd in great annoy . And of the heathen men he gave to them the fruitful lands : The labours of the people eke they took into their hands . That they his holy statutes might observe for evermore , And faithfully obey his laws : praise ye the Lord therefore .
Confitemini Domino . Psal. cvi . N.
PRaise ye the Lord , for he is good , his mercy dures for ay : Who can express his noble acts , or all his praise display ? They blessed are that judgement keep . and justly do alway . With favour of thy people , Lord , remember me , I pray : And with thy saving health ( O Lord ) vouchsafe to visit me : That I the great felicity of thine elect may see : And with thy peoples joy I may a joyful minde possess ; And may with thine in heritance a glorying heart express . Both we and eke our fathers all have finned every one : We have committed wickedness , and lewdly we have done . The wonders great which thou ( O Lord ) hast done in Egypt land , Our fathers though they saw them all , yet did not understand : Nor they thy mercies multitude did keep in thank ful minde : But at the sea , yea the Red sea , rebelled most unkinde . Nevertheless he saved them for honour of his Name : That he might make his power known , and spread abroad his fame . The Red sea he did then rebuke , and forthwith it was dri'd : And as in wilderness , so through the deep he did them guide . He sav'd them from the cruel hand of their despiteful foe , And from the enemies hand he did deliver them also .
The second part . The waters their oppressours whel●'d , not one was lestalive : Then they beleev'd his word , and praise in song they did him give . But by and by unthankfully his works they clean forgat : And for his counsel and his will they did neglect to wait ; But lusted in the wilderness with fond and greedy lust ; And in the desert tempted God , the stay of all their trust . And then their wanton minds desire he suffred them to have : But wasting leanness therewithal into their souls he gave . Then when they lodged in their tents , at Moses they did grutch : A●ron the holy of the Lord so did they envy much . Therefore the earth did open wide , and Dathan did devour : And all Abirams company did cover in that hour . In their assembly kindled was the hot consuming fire : And wasting flame did then burn up the wicked in his ire . Upon the hill of Horeb they an idol-calf did frame : And there the molten image they did worship of the same . Into the likeness of a calf which feedeth on the grass Thus they their glory turn'd , and all their honour did deface . And God their onely Saviour unkindly they forgot ; Which many great and mighty things in Egypt land had wrought :
The third part . And in the land of Ham for them most wondrous works had done , And by the Red sea dreadful things performed long agone . Therefore for their so shewing them forgetful and unkinde , To bring destruction on them all he purpos'd in his minde : Had not his chosen Moses stood before him in the break , To turn his wrath , lest he on them with slaughter should him wreak . " They did despise the pleasant land that he behight to give : Yea , and the words that he had spoke they did no whit believe . " But in their tents with grudging heart they wickedly repin'd , Nor to the voice of God the Lord they gave an hearkning minde . Therefore against them lifted he his strong revenging hand , Them to destroy in wilderness ere they should see the land : And to destroy their seed among the nations with his rod. And through the countreys of the world to scatter them abroad . To Baal-peor then they did adjoyn themselves also . And ate the offerings of the dead ; so they forsook him tho . Thus with their own inventions his wrath they didprovoke : And in his sore enkindled wrath the plague upon them broke . But Phinehas stood 〈◊〉 with zeal the sinners vile to ●●ay : And judgement he did execute . and then the plague did stay .
The fourth part . It was imputed unto him for righteousness that day : And from thenceforth so counted i● from race to race , I say . At waters eke of Meribuh they did him angry make : Yea , so far forth , that Moses was then punisht for their sake ▪ Because they vext his spirit so sore , that in impatient heat His lips spake unadvisedly , his fervour was so great . Nor as the Lord commanded them , they slew the people tho : But were among the heathen mixt , and learn'd their works also : And did their idols serve , which were their ruine and decay : To fiends their sons and daughters they did offer up and slay . Yea , with unkindly murdring knife the guiltless bloud they spilt : Yea , their own sons and daughters bloud without all cause of guilt ; Whom they to Canaan idols then offred with wicked hand : And so with bloud of innocent● defiled was the land . Thus were they stained with the works of their own filthy way : And with their own inventions , a whoring they did stray . Therefore against his people was the Lords wrath kindled sore : And even his own inheritance he did abhor therefore . Into the hands of heathen men he gave them for a prey ▪ And made their foes their lords , whom they were forced to obey .
The fifth part . Yea , and their hateful enemies opprest them in the land , And they were humbly made to stoop as subjects to their hand . Full oftentimes from thrall had he delivered them before : But with their counsels they to wrath provok'd him evermore . Therefore they by their wickedness were brought full low to lie : Yet when he saw them in distress , he hearkned to their crie . He call'd to minde his covenant which he to them had swore : And by his mercies multitude repented him therefore . And favour he them made to finde before the fight of those That led them captive from their land , when erst they were their foes . Save us , O Lord , that art our God , save us , O Lord , we pray : And from among the heathen folk , Lord , gather us away . That we may spread the noble praise of thy most holy Name : That we may glory in thy praise and sounding of thy fame . The Lord the God of Israel be blest for evermore : Let all the people say , Amen , praise ye the Lord therefore .
Confitemini Dom. Psal. cvii. W. K.
GIve thanks unto the Lord our God , for gracious is he : And that his mercy hath no end all mortal men may see . Such as the Lord redeemed hath with thanks shall praise his Name : And shew how they from foes were freed , and how he wrought the same . He gath'red them forth of the lands that lay so sar about : From east to west , from north to south his hand did finde them out . They wandred in the wildernes● and strayed from the way : And found no city where to dwell . that serve might for their stay . Whose thirst and hunger was so great in these deserts so void : That saintness did them sore assault , and eke their souls annoy'd . Then did they cry in their distress unto the Lord for aid : Who did remove their troublous state , according as they pray'd . And by that way which was most right he led them like a guide : That they might to a city go , and there also abide . Let men therefore before the Lord confess his goodness then : And shew the wonders that he doth before the sons of men . For he the empty soul sustain'd , whom thirst had made to saint : The hungry soul with goodness fed , and did them eke acquaint . Such as do dwell in darkness deep , where they on death do wait : Fast bound to taste such troublous storm● as iron chains do threat .
The second part . For that against the Lords own words they sought so to rebel : Esteeming light his counsels high , which do so far excel . But when he humbled them full low , they then fell down with grief : And none was found so much to help , whereby to get relief . Then did they cry in their distress unto the Lord for aid : Who did remove their troublous state , according as they pray'd . For he from darkness out them brought , and from deaths dreadful shade : Bursting with force the iron bands which them before did lade . Let men therefore before the Lord confess his kindness then : And shew the wonders that he doth before the sons of men . For he threw down the gates of brass , and brake them with strong hand : The iron bars he smote in two , nothing could him withstand . The foolish folk great plagues do seel , and cannot from them wend : But heap on more to those they have , because they do offend . Their soul so much did lothe all meat , that none they could abide : Whereby death had them almost caught , as they full truly tri'd . Then did they cry in their distress unto the Lord for aid : Who did remove their troublous-state , according as they pray'd . For then he sent to them his word , which health did soon restore : And brought them from those dangers deep wherein they were before .
The third part . Let men therefore before the Lord confess his kindness then : And shew the wonders that he doth before the sons of men . And let them offer sacrifice with thanks , and also fear : And speak of all his wondrous works with glad and joyful cheer . Such as in ships and brittle barks into the seas descend , Their merchandise through fearful flouds to compass and to end : Those men are forced to behold the Lords works what they be : And in the dangerous deep , the same most marvellous they see . For at his word the stormy wind ariseth in a rage , And stirreth up the surges so . Then are they lifted up so high , the clouds they seem to gain : And plunging down the depth until , their souls consume with pain . And like a drunkard , to and fro now here now there they reel , As men with fear of wit berest , or had of sense no feel . Then did they cry in their distress unto the Lord for aid : Who did remove their troublous state , according as they pray'd . For with his word the Lord doth make the sturdy storms to cease : So that the great waves from their rag● are brought to●rest and peace . Then are men glad when rest is come , which they so much did crave : And are by him in haven brought ▪ which they so fain would have .
The third part . Let men therefore before the Lord confess his kindness then : And shew the wonders that he doth before the sons of men . Let them in presence of the folk with pra●●e extol his Name : And where the elders do convent , there let them do the same . For running flouds to dry deserts he doth oft change and turn : And drieth up as it were dust the springing well and bourn . A fruitful land with pleasures dec●t full barren doth he make : When on their sins that dwell therein he doth just vengeance take . Again the wilderness sull rude he maketh fruit to bear : With pleasant springs of waters clear , though none before were there . Wherein such hungry souls are set as he doth freely chuse : That they a city may them build to dwell in for their use . That they may sow their Pleasant land , and vineyards also plant , To yeeld them fruits of such increase , as none may seem to want . They multiply exceedingly , the Lord doth bless them so : Who doth also the brute beasts make by numbers great to grow . But when the faithful are low brought by the oppressours stout , And minish do through many plagues that compass them about : Then doth he princes bring to shame which did them sore oppress , And likewise caused them to err within the wilderness . But yet the poor he raiseth up out of his troubles deep : And oft-times doth his train augment ▪ much like a flock of sheep . The righteous shall behold this sight . and also much rejoyce : Whereas the wicked and perverse with grief shall stop their voice . But who is wise , that now full well he may these things record ? For certainly such shall perceive the kindness of the Lord .
Paratum cor . Psal. cviii . J. H. O God , my heart prepared is , and eke my tongue is so : I will advance my voice in long , and giving praise also . Awake my viol and my harp sweet melody to make : And in the morning I my self right early will awake . By me among the people , Lord , still praised shalt thou be : And I among the heathen folk will sing . O Lord , to thee . Because thy mercy , Lord , is great above the heavens high : And eke thy truth doth reach the clouds within the Josty skie . Above the starry heavens high exalt thy felt , O God , And , Lord , display upon the earth thy glory all abroad . That thy dearly beloved may he set at libertie : Help , O my God , with thy right hand , and hearken unto me . God in his holiness hath spoke , wherefore my joys abound : Sichem I will divide , and mere the vale of Succoth-ground . And Gilead shall be mine own , Manasses mine shall be : My head-strength , Ephraim ; and law shall Judah give for me . Moab my washpot , and my shoe on Edom will I throw : Upon the land of Palestine in triumph will I go . Who shall into the city strong be guide to conduct me ? Or how , by whom to Edom land conveyed shall I be ? Is it not thou , O Lord , which late hadst us forsaken quite ? And thou , O Lord , which with our hosts didst not go forth to fight ? Give us , O Lord , thy saving aid when troubles do assail : For all the help of man is vain , and can no whit avail . Through God we shall do valiant acts and worthy of renown : He shall suodue our enemies , yea , he shall tread them down .
Deus , laudem tuam . Psal. cix . N.
IN speechless silence do nor hold , O God , thy tongue always : O God , even thou , I say , that art the God of all my praise . The wicked and the guileful mouth on me disclosed be : And they with false and lying tongues have spoken unto me . 〈◊〉 They did beset me round about with words of hateful spight : Without all cause of my desert against me they did light . 〈◊〉 For my good will they were my foes , but then 'gan I to pray : My good with ill , my friendliness with hate they did repay . 〈◊〉 Set thou the wicked over him , to have the upper hand : It his right hand eke suffer thou his hateful foe to stand . When he is judged , let him then condemned be therein : And let the prayer that he makes be turned into sin . 〈◊〉 Few be his days , his charge also let thou another take : His children let be fatherless , his wife a widow make . Let his off-spring be vagabonds , to beg and seek their bread : Wandring out of the wasted place where erst they have been fed . Let covetous extortioners catch all his goods and store : And let the stranger spoil the fruit of all his toil before . Let there be none to pity him , let there be none at all That on his children fatherless will let their mercy fall .
The second part . And so let his posterity for ever be destroy'd ; Their name out blotted in the age that after shall succeed . Let not his fathers wickedness from Gods remembrance fall : And let not thou his mothers sin be done away at all . But in the presence of the Lord let them remain for ay : That from the earth their memory he may cut clean away . Sith mercy he forgot to shew , but did pursue with spight The troubled man , and sought to slay the woful-hearted wight . Ash-did cursing love , it shall betide unto him so : And as he did not blessing love , it shall be far him fro : As he with cursing clad himself , so it like water shall Into his bowels , and like oyl into his bones befal . As garment let it be to him , to cover him foray : And as a girdle wherewith he shall girded be alway . Lo , let the same be from the Lord the guerdon of my foe : Yea , and of those that evil speak against my soul also . But thou , O Lord , that art my God , deal thou , I say , with me After thy Name deliver me ; for good thy mercies he . Because in depth of great distress I needy am and poor : And eke within my pained breast my heart is wounded sore .
The third part . Even so do I depart away , as doth declining shade : And as the grashop●er , so I am shaken off , and fade . With falling long from needful food enfeebled are my knees : And all her fatness hath my flesh enforced been to leese . And I also a vile reproach to th●u am made to be : And they that did upon me look did shake their heads at me . But thou , O Lord , th●t art my God , none aid and succour be : According to thy mercy , Lord , save and deliver me . And they shall know thereby , that this ( Lord ) is thy mighty hand : And that thou , thou hast done it , Lord , so shall they understand . Although they curse with spite , yet thou shalt bless with loving voice : They shall aris and come to shame ; thy servant shall rejoyce . Let them be clothed all with shame , that enemies are to me : And with confusion as a cloke eke covered let them be . But greatly I will with my mouth give thanks unto the Lord : And I among the multitude his praises will record . For he with help at his right hand will stand the poor man by , To save him from the man that would condemn his soul to die .
Dixit Dominus . Psal. cx . N. THe Lord did say unto my Lord , Sit thou on my right hand , Till I have made thy foes a stool whereon thy feet shall stand . The Lord shall out of Sion send the sceptre of thy might : Amid thy mortal foes be thou the Ruler in their sight . And in the day on which thy reign and power they shall see : Then hereby free-will-offerings shall the peep●● offer thee . Yea , with an holy worshipping then shall they offer all : Thy births dew is the dew that doth from womb of morning fall . The Lord hath sworn , and never will 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 , Shall wound for thee the stately kings upon his wrathful day . The heathen he shall judge , and fill the place with bodies dead : And over divers countreys shall in sunder smite the head . And he shall drink out of the brook t●at r●nn●th in the way : Wherefore he shall lift up on high his royal head that day .
Confitebor tibi . Psal. cxi . N. WIth hea●t● do accord To ●ra●● and laud the Lord , In presence of the just . For great his works are found , To s●●r●h them such are bound As do him love and trust . H●s works are glorious , Also his righteousness It doth endure for ever . His wondrous works he would , We still remember should , his mercy faileth never . Such as to him love bear , A portion full fair He hath up for them laid : For this they shall well finde , He will them have in minde , And keep them as he said . For he did not disdain His works to shew them plain , By lightnings and by thunders : When he the neathens land Did give into their hand , Where they beheld his wonders . Of all his works ensu'th Both judgement , right , and truth , Whereto his statutes tend : They are decreed sure For ever to endure . Which equity doth end . Redemption he gave H●s people for to save : And hath also required , His promise not to fail , But always to prevail : His holy Name be feared . Whoso with heart full fain True wisdom would attain , The Lord fear and obey : Such as his laws do keep Shall knowledge have full deep , His praise shall last for ay .
Featus vir . Psal. cxii . W. K. THe man is blest that God doth fear , And that his law doth love indeed : His seed on earth God will uprear , And ●less such as from him proceed . His house with good he will fulfil , His righteousness endure shall still . Unto the righteous doth arise In trouble joy , in darkness light . Compassion is in his eyes , And mercy always in his sight . Yea , pity moveth such to lend , He doth by judgement things expend . And surely such shall never fail , For in remembrance had is he : No tidings ill can make him quail Who in the Lord sure hope doth see . His heart is firm , his fear is past , For he shall see his foes down cast . He did well for the poor provide , His righteousness shall still remain : And his estate with praise abide , Though that the wicked man disdain . Yea , gnash his teeth thereat shall he , And so consume his state to see .
Laudate pueri . Psal. cxiii . W. K. YE children which do serve the Lord , Praise ye his Name with one accord . Yea , blessed be always his Name , Who from the rising of the sun , Till it return where it begun , Is to be praised with great fame . The Lord all people doth surmount ; As for his glory we may count , Above the heavens high to be . With God the Lord who may compare , Whose dwellings in the heavens are ? Of such great power and force is he . He doth abase himself , we know , Things to behold both here below , And also in heaven above . The needy out of dust to draw , And eke the poor which help none saw , His onely mercy did him move . And so him set in high degree With princes of great dignitie , That rule his people with great same . The barren he doth make to bear , And with great joy her fruit to rear : Therefore praise ye his holy Name .
Inexitu Israel . Psal. cxiv . W. W. WHen Israel by Gods address from Pharaohs land was bent : And Jacobs house the strangers left , and in the same train went : In Judah God his glory shew●d , his ●oliness most bright : So did the Israelites declare his kingdom , power , and might . The sea it saw , and suddenly as all amaz●d did fl●e The roaring streams of Jordans floud recoyled backwa●dly . As rams afraid , the mountains skipt , their strength did them forsake : And as the filly trembling lambs , their tops did beat and shake . What ail'd the sea , as allamaz'd , so suddenly to flee ? Ye rolling waves of Jordans floud , why ran ye backwardly ? Why shook ye hills , as rams afraid ? why did your strength so shake ? Why did your tops , as trembling lambs , for fear quiver and quake ? O earth , confess thy sovereign Lord , and dread his mighty hand : Before the face of Jacobs God fear ye both sea and land . I mean the God , which from hard rocks doth cause main flouds appear : And from the stony flint doth cause gush out the fountains clear .
Non nobis , Domine . Psal. cxv . N. NOt unto us , Lord , not to us , but to thy Name give praise , Both for thy mercy and thy truth that are in thee always . Why shall the heathen soorners say , Where is their God become ? Our God in heaven is , and what he will , that hath he done . Their idols silver are and gold , works of mens hands they be : They have a mouth , and do not speak ; and eyes , and do not see : And they have ears joyn'd to their heads , and do not hear at all : And notes eke they formed have , and do not smell withal . And hands they have , and handle not ; and feet , and do not go : A throat they have , yet through the same they make no sound to blow . Those that make them are 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 help and shield is he : Trust ye the Lord that fear the Lord , their help and shield is he . The Lord hath mindful been of us , and will us bless also : On Israel and on Aarons house his blessings he will show . Them that be fearers of the Lord , the Lord will bless them all : Even he will bless them everyone , the great and eke the small . To you ( I say ) the living Lord will multiply his grace : To you and to the children that shall follow of your race . Ye are the blessed of the Lord , even of the Lord , I say : Which both the heaven and the earth hath made and set in stay . The heavens , yea , the heavens high belong unto the Lord : The earth unto the sons of men he gave of free accord . They that be dead do not with praise set forth the Lords renown : Nor any that into the place of silence do go down . But we will praise the Lord our God from henceforth and for ay : Sound ye the praises of the Lord ; praise ye the Lord I say .
Dilexi quoniam . Psal. cxvi . N.
I Love the Lord , because my voice and prayer heard hath he : When in my days I call'd on him , he bow'd his ear to me . Even when the snares of cruel death about beset me round : When pains of hell me caught , and when I wo and sorrow found : Upon the Name of God my Lord then did I call , and say , Deliver thou my soul , O Lord , I do thee humbly pray . The Lord is very merciful , and just he is also : And in our God compassion doth plentifully flow . The Lord in safety doth preserve all those that simple be : I was in woful misery , and he delivered me . And now my soul , sith thou art s●fe , return unto thy rest : For largely , lo , the Lord to thee his bounty hath exprest . Because thou hast delivered my soul from deadly thrall : My moistned eyes from mournful tears , my sliding feet from fall : Before the Lord I in the land of life will walk therefore : I did beleeve , therefore I spake , for I was troubled sore .
The second part . I said in my distress and fear , That all men hars be : What shall I pay the Lord for all his benefits to me ? The wholsom cup of saving health I thankfully will take : And on the Lords Name I will call when I my prayer make . I to the Lord will pay the vows that I to him behight : Yea , even at this present time in all his peoples sight . Right dear and precious in his sight the Lord doth ay esteem The death of all his holy ones , what ever men do deem , Thy servant , Lord , thy servant , lo , I do myself confess , Son of thy hand-maid : thou hast broke the bonds of my distress . And I will offer up to thee a sacrifice of praise : And I will call upon the Name of God the Lord always . I to the Lord will pay the vows that I have him behight , Yea , even at this present time in all his peoples sight . Yea , in the courts of Gods own house , and in the midst of thee , O thou Jerusalem , I say ; wherefore the Lord praise ye .
Laudate Dominum . Psal. cxvii . N. O All ye nations of the world , praise ye the Lord always : And all ye people every where set forth his noble praise . ● For great his kindness is to us , his truth endures for ay : Wherefore praise ye the Lord our God , praise ye the Lord , I say .
Confitemini . Psal. cxviii . N.
O Give ye thanks unto the Lord , for gracious is he : Because his mercy doth endure for ever towards thee . ● Let Israel confess and say , His mercy dures for ay : ● Now let the house of Aaron say , His mercy dures for ay : ● Let all that fear the Lord our God even now confess and say , The mercy of the Lord our God endureth still for ay . ● In trouble and in heaviness unto the Lord I cri'd : Which lovingly heard me at large , my suit was not deni'd . ● The Lord himself is on my side , I will not stand in doubt , Nor fear what man can do to me , when God stands me about . ● The Lord doth take my part with them that help to succour me : Therefore I shall see my desire upon mine enemie . ● Better it is to trust in God then in mans mortal seed : ● Or to put confidence in kings or princes in our need . ●0 All nations have inclosed me , and compassed me round : But in the Name of God shall I mine enemies confound . ●1 They kept me in on every side , they kept me in , I say : But in the Lords most mighty Name I shall work their decay . ●2 They came about me all like bees , but yet in the Lords Name quencht their thorns that were on fire , and will destroy the same .
The second part . Thou hast with force thrust sore at me that I indeed might fall : But through the Lord I found such help that they were vanquisht all . The Lord is my defence and strength , my joy , my mirth , my song : He is become for me indeed a Saviour most strong . The right hand of the Lord our God doth bring to pass great things : He causeth voice of joy and health in righteous mens dwellings . The right hand of the Lord doth bring most mighty things to pass : His hand hath the preeminence , his force is as it was . I shall not die , but ever live to utter and declare The Lord his might and wondrous power , his works , and what they are . The Lord himself hath chastened and hath corrected me : But hath not given me over yet to death , as ye may see . Set open unto me the gates of truth and righteousness : That I may enter into them the Lords praise to express . This is the gate even of the Lord , which shall not so be shut , But good and righteous men alway shall enter into it .
The third part . I will give thanks to thee , O Lord , because thou hast heard me , And art become most lovingly a Saviour unto me . The stone which ere this time among the builders was refused , Is now become the corner-stone , and chiefly to be used . This was the mighty work of God , this was the Lords own fact : And it is marvellous to behold with eyes that noble act . This is the joyful day indeed , which God himself hath wrought : Let us be glad and joy therein in heart , in minde , in thought . Now help us , Lord , and prosper us , we wish with one accord : Blessed is he that comes to us in the Name of the Lord . God is the Lord that shews us light , binde ye therefore with cord Your sacrifice to the altar , and give thanks to the Lord . Thou art my God , I will confess , and render thanks to thee : Thou art my God , and I will praise thy mercy towards me . O Give ye thanks unto the Lord , for gracious is he : Because his mercy doth endure for ever towards me .
Beati immaculati . Psal. cxix . W. W.
BLessed are they that perfect are , and pure in minde and heart : Whose lives and conversations from Gods laws never start . Blessed are they that give themselves his statutes to observe : Seeking the Lord with all their heart , and never from him swerve . Doubtless such men go not astray nor do no wicked thing , Which stedfastly walk in his way without any wandring . It is thy will and commandment , that with attentive heed Thy noble and divine precepts we learn and keep indeed . O would to God it might thee please my ways so to address , That I might both in heart and voice thy laws keep and confess ! So should no shame my life attaint , whil'st I thus set mine eyes , And bend my minde always to muse on thy sacred decrees . Then will I praise with upright heart , and magnify thy Name , When I shall learn thy judgements just , and likewise prove the same . And wholly will I give my self to keep thy laws most right : Forsake me not for ever , Lord , but shew thy grace and might ,
BETH . The second part . By what means may a young man best his life learn to amend ? If that he mark and keep thy word , and therein his time spend . Unfeignedly I have thee sought , and thus seeking abide : O never suffer me , O Lord , from thy precepts to slide . Within my heart and secret thoughts thy words I have hid still : That I might not at any time offend thy godly will . We magnify thy Name , O Lord , and praise thee evermore : Thy statutes of most worthy fame , O Lord , teach me therefore . My lips have never ceast to preach , and publish day and night The judgements all which did proceed from thy mouth full of might . Thy testimonies and thy ways please me no less indeed Then all the treasures of the earth , which worldlings make their meed . Of thy precepts I will still muse , and thereto frame my talk : As at a mark , so will I aim thy ways how I may walk . My onely joy shall be so fixt , and on thy laws so set : That nothing can me so far blinde , that I thy words forget .
GIMEL . The third part . Grant to thy servant now such grace as may my life prolong : Thy holy word them will I keep both in my heart and tongue . Mine eyes which were dim and shut up , so open and make bright : That of thy law and marvellous works I may have the clear sight . I am a stranger in this earth , wandring now here now there : Thy word to me therefore disclose my footsteps for to clear . My soul is ravisht with desire , and never is at rest : But seeks to know thy judgements high , and what may please thee best . The proud men and malicious thou hast destroy'd each one : And cursed are such as do not thy hests attend upon . Lord , turn from me rebuke and shame which wicked men conspire : For I have kept thy covenants with zeal as hot as fire . The princes great in counsel sat , and did against me speak : But then thy servant thought how he thy statutes might not break . For why ? thy covenants are my joy , and my hearts great solace : They serve in stead of counsellours my matters for to pass .
DALETH . The fourth part . I am , alas , as brought to grave , and almost turn'd to dust : Restore therefore my life again , as thy promise is just . My ways when I acknowledged , with mercy thou didst hear : Hear now eftsoon , and me instruct thy laws to love and fear . Teach me once throughly for to know thy precepts and thy lore : Thy works then will I meditate , and lay them up in store . My soul I feel so sore opprest , that it melteth for grief : According to thy word therefore haste , Lord , to send relief . From lying and deceitful lips let thy grace me defend : And that I may learn thee to love , thy holy law me send . The way of truth both straight and sure I have chosen and found : I set thy judgements me before , which keep me safe and sound . Since then , O Lord , I forc'd my self thy covenants to embrace : Let me therefore have no rebuke nor check in any case . Then will I run with joyful cheet where thy word doth me call : When thou hast set my heart at large . and rid me out of thrall .
HE. The fifth part . Instruct me , Lord , in the right trade of thy statutes divine : And it to keep even to the end my heart will I incline . Grant me the knowledge of thy law , and I shall it obey : With heart and minde and all my might I will it keep , I say . In the right paths of thy precepts guide me , Lord , I require : None other pleasure do I wish , nor greater thing desire . Incline my heart thy laws to keep , and covenants to embrace : And from all filthy avarice , Lord , shield me with thy grace . from vain desires and worldly lusts turn back mine eyes and sight : Give me the spirit of life and power to walk thy ways aright . confirm thy gracious promise , Lord , which thou hast made to me , Which am thy servant , and do love and fear nothing but thee . Reproach and shame which I so fear , from me , O Lord , expel : For thou dost judge with equity , and therein dost excel . Behold , my hearts desire is bent thy laws to keep for ay : Lord , strengthen me so with thy grace that it perform I may .
VAV. The sixth part . Thy mercies great and manifold let me obtain , O Lord : Thy saving health let me enjoy , according to thy word . So shall I stop the slandrous mouths of lewd men and unjust : For in thy faithful promises stands my comfort and trust . The word of truth within my mouth let ever still be prest : For in thy judgements wonderful my hope doth stand and rest . And whil'st that breath within my breast doth natural life preserve , Yea , till this world shall be dissolv'd , thy law will I observe . So walk will I as set at large , and made free from all dread ; Because I sought how for to keep thy precepts and thy read . Thy noble acts I will describe , as things of most great fame : Even before kings I will them blaze , and shrink no whit for shame . I will rejoyce then to obey thy worthy hests and will : Which evermore I have lov'd best , and so will love them still . My hands I will lift to thy laws which I have dearly sought : And practise thy commandments in will , in deed , in thought .
ZAIN . The seventh part . Thy promise which thou mad'st to me thy servant , Lord , remember : For therein have I put my trust and confidence for ever . It is my comfort and my joy when troubles me assail : For were my life not by thy word , my life would soon me fail . The proud and such as God contemn still made of me a scorn : Yet would I not thy law forsake , as he that were forlorn : But call'd to minde , Lord , thy great works shew'd to our fathers old : Whereby I felt the joy surmount my grief an hundred-fold . But yet , alas , for fear I quake , seeing how wicked men Thy law forsook , and did procure thy judgements who knows when ? And as for me , I fram'd my songs thy statutes to exalt , When I among the strangers dwelt , and thoughts 'gan me assault . I thought upon thy Name , O Lord , by night when others sleep : As for thy law also I kept , and ever will it keep . This grace I did obtain , because thy covenants sweet and dear I did embrace , and also keep with reverence and with tear .
HETH . The eighth part . O God which art my part and lot , my comfort and my stay , I have decreed and promised thy laws to keep alway . Mine earnest heart did humbly sue in presence of thy face : As thou therefore hast promised , Lord , grant me of thy grace . My life I have examined , and tri'd my secret heart : Which to thy statutes caused me my feet straight to convert . I did not stay nor linger long . as they that slothful are : But hastily thy laws to keep I did my self prepare . The cruel bands of wicked men have made of me their prey : Yet would I not thy law forget , nor from thee go astray . Thy righteous judgements towards me so great are and so high : That even at midnight will I rise thy Name to magnify . Companion am I to all them which fear thee in their heart : And never will for love nor dread from thy commandments start . Thy mercies , Lord , most plenteously do all the world fulfil : O teach me how I may obey thy statutes and thy will .
TETH . The ninth part . According to thy promise , Lord , so hast thou with me dealt : For of thy grace in sundry sorts have I thy servant felt . Teach me to judge always aright , and give me knowledge sure : For certainly beleeve I do that thy precepts are pure . Ere thou didst touch me with thy rod , I err'd and went astray : But now I keep thy holy word , and make it all my stay . Thou art both good and gracious , and giv'st most liberally : Thine ordinances how to keep therefore , O Lord , teach me . The proud and wicked men have forg'd against me many a lie : Yet thy commandments still observe with all my heart will I. Their hearts are swoln with worldly wealth , as grease so are they fat : But in thy law do I delight , and nothing seek but that . O happy time , may I well say , when thou didst me correct : For as a guide to learn thy laws thy rod did me direct . So that to me thy word and law is dearer manifold Then thousands great of silver and gold , or ought that can be told .
JOD . The tenth part . Seeing thy hands have made me , Lord , to be thy creature : Grant knowledge likewise how to learn to put thy laws in ure . So they that fear thee shall rejoyce when ever they me see : Because I have learn'd by thy word to put my trust in thee . When with thy rods the world is plagu'd I kno● the cause is just : So when thou dost correct me , Lord , the cause just needs be must . Now of thy goodness I thee pray some comfort to me send : As thou to me thy servant het●t , so from all ill me shend . Thy tender mercies pour on me , and I shall surely live : For joy and consolation both thy law to me doth give . Confound the proud , whose false pretense is me for to destroy : But as for me , thy hests to know , I will my self employ . Whoso with reverence do thee fear , to me let them retire : And such as do thy covenants know , and them alone desire . My heart without all wavering let on thy laws be bent : That no confusion come to me , whereby I should be shent .
CAPH . The eleventh part . My soul doth sain● , and ceaseth not thy saving health to crave : And for thy words sake still I trust my hearts desire to have . Mine eyes do fail with looking for thy word , and thus I say , Oh when wilt thou me comfort , Lord ? Why dost thou thus delay ? As a skin-bottle in the smoke , so am I parcht and dri'd : Yet will I not out of my heart let thy commandments slide . Alas how long shall I yet live before I see the hour , That on my foes which me torment , thy vengeance thou wilt pour ? Presumptuous men have digged pits , thinking to make me sure : Thus contrary against thy law , my hurt they do procure . But thy commandments are all true , and causless they me grieve : To thee therefore I do complain , that thou might'st me relieve . Almost they had me clean destroy'd , and brought me quite to ground : Yet by thy statutes I abode , and therein succour found . Restore me , Lord , again to life , for thy mercies excel : And lo shall I thy covenants keep till death my life expel .
LAMED . The twelfth part . In heaven , Lord , where thou dost dwell , thy word is stablisht sure : And shall for all eternity fast graven there endure . From age to age thy truth abides , as doth the earth witness : Whose ground-work thou hast laid so sure as no tongue can express . Even to this day we may well see how all things persevere According to thine ordinance , for all things thee revere . Had it not been that in thy law my soul had comfort sought , Long time ere now in my distress I had been brought to nought . Therefore will I thy precepts ay in memory keep fast : By them thou hast my life restor'd when I was at last cast . No wight to me can title make ▪ for I am onely thine : Save me therefore , for to thy laws mine ears and heart incline . The wicked men do seek my bane , and thereto lie in wait : But I the while considered thy noble works and great . I see nothing in this wide world at length which hath not end : But thy commandments and thy word beyond all end extend .
MEM. The thirteenth part . What great desire and servent love do I bear to thy law ! All the day long my whole device is onely on thy saw . Thy word hath taught me sar to pass my foes in policy : For still I hold it as a thing of most excellency . My teachers which did me instruct , in knowledge I excell : Because I do thy covenants keep , and them to others tell , In wisdom I do pass also the ancient men indeed : And all because to keep thy laws I held it ay best reed , My feet I have refrained eke from every evil way , Because that I continually thy word might keep , I say . I have not swerv'd from t●y judgements nor yet shrunk any dell : For why ? thou hast me taught thereby to live godly and well . O Lord , how sweet unto my taste finde I thy words alway ! Doubt less no honey in my mouth feel ought so sweet I may . Thy laws have me such wisdom learn'd , that utterly I hate All wicked and ungodly ways . in every kinde or rate .
NVN. The fourteenth part . Even as a lantern to my feet , so doth thy word shine bright : And to my paths where-ere I go it is a flaming light . I have both sworn , and will perform most certainly doubtless , That I will keep thy judgements just , and them in life express . Affliction hath me sore opprest , and brought me to deaths door : O Lord , as thou hast promised , so me to life restore , The offrings which with heart and voice most frankly I thee give , Accept ; and teach me how I may after thy judgements live . My soul is ay so in my hand , that dangers me assail : Yet do I not thy law forget , nor it to keep will fail . Although the wicked laid their nets to catch me at a bay , Yet did I not from thy precepts once swerve or go astray . Thy law I have so claim'd alway as mine own heritage : And why ? for therein I delight , and set my whole courage . For ever more I have been bent thy statutes to fulfil : Even so likewise unto the end I will continue still .
SAMECH . The fifteenth part . The crafty thoughts and double hearts I do always detest : But as for thy law and precepts , I love them ever best . Thou art my did and secret place , my shield of strong defence : Therefore have I thy promises look● for with patience . Go to therefore ye wicked men , depart from me anon , For the commandments will I keep of God my Lord alone , As thou hast promis'd so perform , that death me not assail : Nor let my hope abuse me so , that through distrust I quail . Uphold me , and I shall be safe for ought they do or say : And in thy statutes pleasure take will I both night and day . Thou hast trod such under thy feet as do thy statutes break : For nought avails their subtilty , their counsel is but weak . Like dross thou casts the wicked out where-ere they go or dwell : Therefore can I as thy statutes love nothing half so well . My flesh , alas , is taken with fear , as though it were benumm'd : For when I see thy judgements straight I am as one aston'd .
AIN . The sixteenth part . I do the thing that lawful is , and give to all men right : Resigne me not to them that would oppress me with their might . But for thy servant surety be in that thing that is good : That proud men give me not the foil , which rage as they were wood . Mine eyes with waiting are now blinde , thy health so much I crave : And eke thy righteous promise , Lord , whereby thou wilt me save . Entreat thy servant lovingly , and favour to him show : Thy statutes of most excellency teach me also to know . Thy humble servant , Lord , I am , grant me to understand How by thy statutes I may know best what to take in hand . It is now time , Lord , to begin , for truth is quite decai'd : Thy law likewise they have transgrest , and none aga●nst them said . This is the cause wherefore I love thy laws better then gold , Or jewels fine which are esteem'd most costly to be sold . I thought thy precepts all most just , and so them laid in store : All crafty and malicious ways I do abhor therefore .
PE. The seventeenth part . Thy covenants are most wonderful . and full ofthings profound : My soul therefore doth keep them sure , when they are tri'd and sound . When men first enter into thy word they finde a light most clear : And very idiots understand when they it read or hear . For joy I have both gap'd and breath'd to know thy commandment : That I might guide my self thereby , I sought what thing it meant . With mercy and compassion , Lord , behold me from above , As thou art wont to behold such as thy Name fear and love . Direct my footsteps by thy word , that I thy will may know : And never let iniquity thy servant overthrow . From slandrous tongues and deadly harms preserve and keep me sure : Thy precepts then will I observe , and put them eke inure . Thy countenance which doth surmount the sun in his bright hue , Let shine on me , and by thy law teach me what to eschew . Out of mine eyes great flouds gush out of dreary tears and fell , When I behold how wicked men thy laws keep never a dell .
ZADE. The eighteenth part . In every point , Lord , thou art just , the wicked though they grudge : And when thou dost sentence pronounce , thou art a righteous Judge . To render right , and flee from guile , are two chief points most high : And such as thou hast in thy law commanded us straitly . With zeal and wrath I am consum'd and even pin'd away , Too see my foes thy word forget , for ought that I do may . So pure and perfect is thy word , as any heart can deem : And I thy servant nothing more do love or yet esteem . And though I be nothing set by , as one of base degree : Yet do I not thy laws forget , nor shrink away from thee . Thy righteousness , Lord , is most just , for ever to endure : Also thy law is truth it self , most constant and most pure . Trouble and grief have seis'd on me , and brought me wondrous low ; Yet do I still of thy precepts delight to hear and know . The righteousness of thy judgements doth last for evermore : Then teach them me , for even in them my life lies up in store .
KOPH . The nineteenth part . With fervent heart I call'd and cri'd , nowan swer me , O Lord : That thy commandments to observe I may fully accord . To thee , my God , I make my suit with most humble request : Save me therefore , and I will keep thy precepts and thy hests . To thee I cry even in the morn before the day wax light : Because that I have in thy word my confidence whole plight . Mine eyes prevent the watch by night , and ere they call I wake : That by devising on thy word I might some comfort take . Incline thine ears to hear my voice , and pity on me take : As thou wa●t wont , so judge me Lord , lest life should me forsake . My foes draw near , and do procure my death maliciously , Which from thy law are far gone back , and stray'd from it lewdly . Therefore , O Lord , approach thou near , for need doth so require : For all thy precepts true they are , then help I thee desire . But thy commandments have I learn'd not now but long ago , That they remain for evermore , thou hast them grounded so .
RESH . The twentieth part . My trouble and affliction consider and behold : Deliver me , for of thy law I ever take fast hold . Defend my good and righteous cause , with speed some succour send : From death , as thou hast promised , Lord , keep me and defend . As for the wicked , far they are from having health and grace : Whereby they might thy statutes know they enter not the trace . Great are thy mercies , Lord , I grant , what tongue can them attain ? And as thou hast me judg'd ere now , so let me life obtain . Though many men did trouble me , and persecute me sore : Yet from thy laws I never shrunk , nor went : wry therefore . And truth it is , for grief I die when I these traitours see : Because they keep no whit thy word , nor yet seek to know thee . Behold , for I do love thy laws with heart most glad and fain : As thou art good and gracious , Lord , restore my life again . What thy word doth decree must be , and so it hath been ever : Thy righteous judgements are also most true , and decay never .
SCHIN . The one and twentieth part . Princes have sought by cruelty causless to make me crouch : But all in vain ; for of thy word the fear did my heart touch . And certainly even of thy word I was more merry and glad . Then he that of rich spoils and prey great store and plenty had . As for all lies and falsities , I hate most and detest : For why ? thy holy law do I above all things love best . Seven times a day I praise the Lord , singing with heart and voice : Thy righteous acts and wonderful so cause me to rejoyce . Great peace and rest shall all such have as do thy statutes love : No danger shall their quiet state empair or once remove . My onely health and comfort , Lord , I look for at thy hand : And therefore have I done those things which thou didst me command . Thy laws have been mine exercise , which my soul most desir'd : So much to them my love was bent , that nought else I requir'd . Thy statutes and commandements I kept ( thou know'st ) aright : For all the things that I have done are present in thy sight .
TAV. The two and twentieth part . O Lord , let my complaint and cry before thy face appear : And as thou hast me promise made , so teach me thee to fear Mine humble supplication toward thee let finde access : And grant me , Lord , deliverance , for so is thy promise . Then shall my lips thy praises speak after most ample sort : When thou thy statutes hast me taught , wherein stands my comfort . My tongue shall ling and preach thy word , and on this wise say shall , Gods famous acts and noble laws are just and perfect all . Stretch out thy hand , I thee beseech , and speedily me save : For thy commandments to observe chosen . O Lord , I have . Of thee alone , Lord , I crave health , for other I know none : And in thy law and nothing else I do delight alone . Grant me therefore long days to live thy Name to magnifie : And of thy judgements merciful let me the favour crie . For I was lost and went astray much like a wandring sheep : Oh seek me , for I have not fail'd thy commandments to keep .
Ad Dominum . Psal. cxx . T. S. IN trouble and in thrall Unto the Lord I call , And he doth me comfort . Deliver me , I say , From liars lips alway , And tongues of false report . What vantage , or what thing , Gett'st thou thus for to sting , Thou false and flatt'ring liar ? Thy tongue doth hurt , I ween , No less then arrows keen , Or hot consuming fire . Alas ! too long I flack Within these tents so black , Which Kedars are by name , By whom the flock elect And all of Isaacs sect Are put to open shame . With them that peace did hate I came a peace to make , And set a quiet life : But when my tale was told , Causles● I was controll'd By them that would have strife .
Levavi oculos . Psal. cxxi . W. W. I Lift mine eyes to Sion hill , From whence I do attend That succour God me send The mighty God me succour will , Which heaven and earth framed , And all things therein named . Thy foot from slip he will preserve , And will thee safely keep , For he will never sleep . Lo he that doth Israel conserve No sleep at all can him catch , But his eyes shall ever watch . The Lord is thy warrant alway , The Lord eke doth thee cover As at thy right hand ever : The sun shall not thee parch by day , Nor the moon not half so bright Shall with cold hurt thee by night . The Lord will keep thee from distress , And will thy life sure save : And thou shalt also have In all thy business good success . Where-ever thou goest in or out , God will thy things bring about .
Letatus sum . Psal. cxxii . W. K. I Did in heart rejoyce To hear the peoples voice , In offering so willingly : For let us up , say they , And in the Lords house pray : Thus spake the folk full lovingly . Our feet that wandred wide Shall in thy gates abide , O thou Jerusalem full fair , Which art so seemly set Much like a city neat . The like whereof is not elsewhere . The tribes with one accord , The tribes of God the Lord Are thither bent their way to take : So God before did tell That there his Israel Their prayers should together make . For there are thrones erect , And that for this respect , To set forth justice orderly : Which thrones right to maintain To Davids house pertain , His folk to judge accordingly . To pray let us not cease For Jerusalem●s p●ace , Thy friends God prosper mightily : Peace be thy walls about , And prosper thee throughout Thy palaces continually . I wish thy prosperous state For my poor brethrens sake , That comfort have by means of thee . Gods house doth me allure Thy w●alth for to procure So much always as lies in me .
Ad te levavi Psal. cxxiii . T. S. O Lord that heaven dost possess , I lift mine eyes to thee : Even as the servant lifteth his , his masters hands to see . As hand-maids watch their mistress hand some grace for to atchieve : So we behold the Lord our God , till he do us forgive . Lord , grant us thy compassion , and mercy in thy sight : For we are fill'd and overcome with hatred and despight . Our minds be stuft with great rebuke , the rich and worldly wise Do make of us their mocking-stocks . the proud do us despise .
Nisi quia Dom. Psal. cxxiv . W. W. NOw Israel may say , and that truly , If that the Lord had not our cause maintain'd ; If that the Lord had not our right sustain'd , When all the world against us furiously Made their uproars , and said we should all die : Now long ago they had devour'd us all , And swallow'd quick , for ought that we could deem : Such was their rage , as we might well esteem . And as the flouds with mighty force do fall : So had they now our lives even brought to thrall . The raging streams , most proud in roaring noise , Had long ago o'rewhelm'd us in the deep : But lov'd be God which doth us safely keep From bloudy teeth , and their most cruel voice , Which as a prey to eat us would rejoyce , Even as a bird out of the fowlers grin Escapes away , right so it fares with us : Broke are their nets , and we have scaped thus . God that made heaven and earth is our help then : His Name hath sav'd us from these wicked men .
Qui confidunt . Psal. cxxv . W. K. SUch as in God the Lord do trust , As mount Sion shall firmly stand , And be removed at no hand . The Lord will count them right and just : So that they shall be sure For ever to endure . As mighty mountains huge and great Jerusalem about do close : So will the Lord do unto those Who on his godly will do wait : Such are to him so dear , They never need to fear . For though the righteous try doth he By making wicked men his rod , Lest they through grief forsake their God ; It shall not as their lot still be . Give , Lord , to us thy light , Whose hearts are true and right . But as for such as turn aside By crooked ways which they out sought , The Lord will surely bring to nought ; With workers vile they shall abide : But peace with Israel For evermore shall dwell ,
Another of the same , by R. W. THose that do put their confidence Upon the Lord our God onely , And flee to him for their defence In all their need and misery : Their faith is sure still to endure , Grounded on Christ the corner-stone , Mov'd with none ill , but standeth full Stedfast like to the mount Sion . And as about Jerusalem The mighty hills do it compass . So that no enemies come to them To hurt that town in any case : So God indeed in every need His faithful people doth defend , Standing them by assuredly From this time forth world without end . Right wise and good is our Lord God , And will not suffer certainly The sinners and ungodlies rod To tarry upon his family : Lest they also from God should go . Falling to sin and wickedness . O Lord , defend world without end Thy Christian flock through thy goodness . O Lord , do good to Christians all That stedfast in thy word abide : Such as willingly from God fall , And to false doctrine daily slide , Such will the Lord scatter abroad With hypocrites thrown down to hell , God will them send pains without end : But , Lord , grant peace to Israel . Glory to God the Father of might , And to the Son our Saviour , And to the holy Ghost , whose light Shine in our hearts , and us succour : That the right way from day to day We may walk , and him glorifie : With heates desire all that are here Worship the Lord , and say , Amen .
In convertendo . Psal. cxxvi . W. W. WHen that the Lord again his Sion had forth brought From bondage great , and also servitude extreme ; His work was such as did surmount mans heart & thought : So that we were much like to them that use to dream , Our mouths were with laughter filled then , And eke our tongues did shew us joyful men . The heathen folk were forced then this to confess , How that the Lord for them also great things had done . But much more we , and therefore can confess no less : Wherefore to joy we have good cause as we begun . O Lord , go forth , thou canst our bondage end : As to deserts the flowing rivers send . Full true it is that they which sow in tears indeed , A time will come when they shall reap in mirth and joy . They went and wept in bearing of their precious seed , For that their foes full often times did them annoy : But their return with joy they shall sure see , Their sheaves home bring , and not empaired be .
Nisi Dom. Psal. cxxvii . W. W. EXcept the Lord the house doth make , And thereunto doth set his hand : What men do build it cannot stand . Likewise in vain men undertake Cities and holds to watch and ward , Except the Lord be their safeguard . Though ye rise early in the morn , And so at night go late to bed , Feeding full hardly with brown bread , Yet were your labour lost and worn : But they whom God doth love and keep , Receive all things with quiet sleep . Therefore mark well when-ever you see That men have heirs t' enjoy their land , It is the gift of Gods own hand : For God himself doth multiply Of his great liberality The blessing of posterity . And when the children come to age They grow in strength and activeness , In person and in comeliness : So that a shaft shot with courage Of one that hath a most strong arm , Flies not so swift , nor doth like harm . Oh well is he that hath his quiver Furnisht with such artillerie : For when in peril he shall be , Such one shall never shake nor shiver , When that he pleads before the judge Against his foes that bear him grudge .
Beati omnes . Psal. cxxviii . T. S. BLessed art thou that fearest God . and walkest in his way : For of thy labour thou shalt eat , happy art thou , I say . Like fruitful vines on thy house side so doth thy wife spring out : Thy children stand like olive-plants thy table round about . Thus art thou blest that fearest God , and he shall let thee see , The promised Jerusalem and her felicitie . Thou shalt thy childrens children see , to thy great joys increase : And likewise grace on Israel , prosperity and peace .
Sape expugnaverunt . Psal. cxxix . N. OFt they ( now Israel may say ) me from my youth assail'd : Oft they assail'd me from my youth , yet never they prevail'd . Upon my back the plowers plow'd , and furrows long did cast : The righteous Lord hath cut the cords of wicked foes at last . They that hate me shall be asham'd , and turned back also : And made as grass upon the house , which with reth ere it grow : Whereof the mower cannot finde enough to fill his hand : Nor can he fill his lap , that goeth to glean upon the land . Nor passers by pray God on them to let his blessing fall : Nor say , We bless you in the Name of God the Lord at all .
De profundis . Psal. cxxx . W. W. LOrd , to thee I make my moan when dangers me oppress : I call , I sigh , plain , and groan , trusting to fi●de release Hear now , O Lord my request , for it is full due time : And let thine ears ay be prest unto this prayer mine . O Lord our God , if thou weigh our sins and them peruse : Who shall then escape , and say , I can my self excuse ? But , Lord , thou art merciful , and turn'st to us thy grace , That we with hearts most careful should fear before thy face . In God I put my whole trust , my soul waits on his will : For his promise is most just , and I hope therein still . My soul to God hath regard , wishing for him alway More then they that watch and ward to see the dawning day . Let Israel then boldly in the Lord put his trust : He is that God of mercy that his deliver must . For he it is that must save Israel from his sin , And all such as surely have their confidence in him .
Domine , non est . Psal. cxxxi . M. O Lord , I am not puft in minde , I have no scornful eye : I do not exercise myself in things that be too high . But as the childe that weaned is even from his mothers brest : So have I , Lord , behav'd my self in silence and in rest . O Israel , trust in the Lord , let him be all thy stay , From this time forth for evermore , from age to age , I say .
Memento , Dom. Psal. cxxxii . M.
REmember Davids troubles , Lord , how to the Lord he swore , And vow'd a vow to Jacobs God , to keep for evermore : I will not come within my house , nor climb up to my bed , Nor let my temples take their rest , nor the eyes in my head , Till I have found out for the Lord a place to sit thereon : An house for Jacobs God to be an habitation . We heard of it at Ephrata , there did we hear this sound ▪ And in the fields and forests there these voices first were found . We will assay , and go in now his tabernacle there , Before his footstool to fall down , and worship him in fear . Arise , O Lord , arise , I say , into thy resting-place : Both thou and the ark of thy strength , the presence of thy grace . Let all thy priests be clothed , Lord , with truth and righ●eousness : Let all thy saints and holy men sing all with joyfulness . And for thy servant Davids sake , refuse not Lord , I say , The face of thine anointed , Lord , nor turn thy face away .
The second part . The Lord to David swore in truth , and will not shrink from it , Saying , The fruit of thy body upon thy seat shall sit . And if thy sons my covenant keep , that I shall learn each one : Then shall their sons for ever sit upon thy princely throne . The Lord himself hath chose Sion , and loves therein to dwell , Saying , This is my resting-place , I love and like it well . And I will bless with great increase her victuals every where : And I will satisfie with bread the needy that be there . Yea , I will deck and clothe her priests with my salvation : And all her saints shall sing for joy of my protection . There will I surely make the horn of David for to bud : For there I have ordain'd for mine a lantern bright and good . As for his enemies I will clothe with shame for evermore : But I will cause his crown to shine more fresh then heretofore .
Ecce quam . Psal. cxxxiii . W. W. O How happy a thing it is , and joyful for to see , Brethren together fast to hold the band of amity ! It calls to minde that sweet perfume , and that costly ointment , Which on the sacrificers head by Gods precept was spent . It wet not Aarons head alone , but drencht his beard throughout , And finally it did run down his rich attire about . And as the lower ground doth drink the dew of Hermon hill , And Sion with his silver drops the fields with fruit doth fill : Even so the Lord doth pour on them his blessings manifold , Whose hearts and minds without all guile this knot do keep and hold .
Ecce nunc . Psal. cxxxiv. W. W. BEhold and have regard , ye servants of the Lord , Which in his house by night do watch : praise him with one accord . Lift up your hands on high unto his holy place , And give the Lord his praises due , his benefits embrace . For why ? the Lord who did both earth and heaven frame , Doth Sion bless , and will conserve for evermore the same .
Laudate nomen . Psal. cxxxv . N.
O Praise the Lord , praise him , praise him , praise him with one accord : O praise him still all ye that be the servants of the Lord ▪ O praise him ye that stand and be in the house of the Lord : Ye of his court , and of his house praise him with one accord . Praise ye the Lord , for he is good , sing praises to his Name : It is a comely and good thing always to do the same For why ? the Lord hath chose Jacob his very own ye see : So hath he chosen Israel his treasure for to he . For this I know and am right sure , the Lord is very great : He is indeed above all gods most easie to intreat . For whatsoever pleased him all that full well he wrought : In heaven , in earth , and in the sea , which he hath made of nought . He lifts up clouds even from the earth , he makes lightnings and rain , He bringeth forth the winds also , he made nothing in vain . He smote the first-born of each thing in Egypt that took rest : He spared there no living thing , the man nor yet the beast . He hath in thee shew'd wonders great , O Egypt void of vaunts , On Pharaoh thy cursed king , and his severe servants . He smote then many nations , and did great acts and things : He slew the great and mightiest and chiefest of their kings . Sehon king of the Amorites , and Og king of Basan : He slew also the kingdoms all that were of Canaan : And gave their land to Israel , an heritage we see , To Israel his own people , an heritage to be .
The second part . Thy Name , O Lord , shall still endure , and thy memorial Throughout all generations that are or ever shall . The Lord will surely now avenge his people all indeed : And to his servants he will shew favour in time of need . The idols of the heathen are made in all the coasts and lands ; Of silver and of gold they be , the work even of mens hands . They have their mouthes , and cannot speak , and eyes that have no sight : They have eke ears , and hear nothing , their mouthes be breathless quite . Wherefore all they are like to them that so do 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 , praise him with one accord . And ye that be of Levi's house , praise ye likewise the Lord : And ye that stand in aw of him , praise him with one accord . And out of Sion sound his praise , the great praise of the Lord Which dwelleth in Jerusalem : praise him with one accord .
Confitemini Dom. Psal. cxxxvi . N. PRraise ye the Lord , for he is good , for his mercy endureth for ever . Give praise unto the God of gods , for his mercy endureth for ever . Give praise unto the Lord of lords , for his mercy endureth for ever . Which onely doth great wondrous works , for his mercy endureth for ever . Which by his wisdom made the heavens , for his mercy endureth for ever . Which on the waters stretch the earth , for his mercy endureth for ever . Which made great lights to shine abroad , for his mercy endureth for ever . As sun to rule the lightsom day , for his mercy , &c. The moon and stars to guide the night , for his mercy , &c. Which smote Egypt with their first-born , for his mercy , &c. And Israel brought out from thence , for his mercy , &c. With mighty hand and stretched arm , for his mercy , &c. Which cut the Red sea in two parts , for his mercy , &c. And Israel made pass there-through , for his mercy , &c. And drowned Pharaoh and his host , for his mercy , &c. Through wilderness his people led , for his mercy , &c. He which did smite great noble kings , for his mercy , &c. And which hath slain the mighty kings , for his mercy , &c. As Sehon king of Amorites , for his mercy , &c. And Og the king of Basan land , for his mercy , &c. And gave their land for heritage , for his mercy , &c. Even to his servant Israel , for his mercy , &c. Remember●ng us in base estate , for his mercy , &c. And from oppressours rescued us , for his mercy , &c. Which giveth food unto all flesh , for his mercy , &c. Praise ye the Lord of heaven above , for his mercy endureth for ever . Give thanks unto the Lord of lords , for his mercy endureth for ever .
Another of the same , by T. C. O Laud the Lord benigne , Whose mercies last for ay : Give thanks and praises sing To God of gods , I say . For certainly His mercies dure Both firm and sure Eternally . The Lord of lords praise ye , Whose mercies ay do dure : Great wonders onely he Doth work by his great power , For certainly , &c. Which God omnipotent By his great wisdom high The heavenly firmament Did frame as we may see . For certainly , &c. Yea , he the heavy charge Of all the earth did stretch : And on the waters large The same he did out reach . For certainly , &c. Great lights he made to be ; For why ? his love is ay : Such as the sun we see , To rule the lightsom day . For certainly , &c. And eke the moon so clear Which shineth in our sight , And stars that do appear . To guide the darksom night . For certainly , &c. With grievous plagues and sore All Egypt smote he than : The first-born less and more He slew of beast and man . For certainly , &c. And from amidst their land His Israel forth brought : Which he with mighty hand And stretched arm hath wrought . For certainly , &c. The sea he cut in two , Which stood up like a wall : And made through it to go His chosen children all . For certainly , &c. But there he whelmed then The proud king Pharaoh With his huge host of men , And chariots eke also . For certainly , &c. Who led through wilderness His people safe and sound : And for his love endless Great kings he brought to ground . For certainly , &c. And slew with puissant hand Kings mighty and of fame : As of Amorites land Sehon the king by name . For certainly , &c. And Og ( the giant large ) Of Basan king also : Whose land for heritage He gave his people tho . For certainly , &c. Even unto Israel His servant dear , I say , He gave the same to dwell , And there abide for ay . For certainly , &c. To minde he did us call In our most base degree : And from oppressours all In safety set us free . For certainly , &c. All flesh in earth abroad With food he doth fulfill : Wherefore of heaven the God To laud be it your will . For certainly , &c.
Super fumina . Psal. cxxxvii . W. W. WHen as we sat in Babylon the rivers round about , And in remembrance of Sion the tears for grief burst out : We hang'd our harps and instruments the willow-trees upon : For in that place men for their use had planted many a one . Then they to whom we prisoners were , said to us tauntingly , Now let us hear your Hebrew songs , and pleasant melody . Alas ! said we , who can once frame his sorrowful heart to sing The praises of our loving God , thus under a strange king ? But yet if I Jerusalem out of my heart let slide : Then let my singers quite forget the warbling harp to guide . And let my tongue within my mouth be ty'd for ever fast , If that I joy before I see thy full deliverance past . Therefore , O Lord , remember now the cursed noise and cry That Edoms sons against us made , when they ras'd our city . Remember , Lord , their cruel words , when as with one accord They cry'd , On , sack , and rase their walls , in despight of their Lord . Even so shalt thou , O Babylon , at length to dust be brought : And happy shall that man be call'd , that our revenge hath wrought . Yea , blessed shall that man be call'd , that takes thy children young To dash their bones against hard stones that lie the streets among .
Confitebor tibi . Psal. cxxxviii . N. THee will I praise with my whole heart , my Lord my God , always : Even in the presence of the gods I will advance thy praise . Toward thy holy temple I will look and worship thee : And praised in my thankful mouth thy holy Name shall be . Even for thy loving kindness sake , and for thy truth withall . For thou thy Name hast by thy word advanced over all . When I did call thou heardest me , and thou hast made also The power of increased strength within my soul to grow . Yea , all the kings on earth , they shall give praise to thee , O Lord : For they of thy most holy mouth have heard the mighty word . They of the ways of God the Lord in singing shall entreat : Because the glory of the Lord it is exceeding great . The Lord is high , and yet he doth behold the lowly sprite : But he ( contemning ) knows afar the proud and lofty wight . Although in midst of trouble I do walk , yet shall I stand Renewed by thee : O my Lord , thou wilt stretch out thy hand Upon the wrath of all my foes , and saved shall I be By thy right hand : the Lord God will perform his work to me . Thy mercy , Lord , endures for ay , Lord , do me not forsake : Forsake me not that am the work which thine own hand did make .
Domine , probasti . Psal. cxxxix . N.
O Lord , thou hast me try'd and known , my sitting thou dost know And r●●ing eke , my thoughts afar thou understand'st also . My paths , yea , and my lying down thou compassest always : And by familiar custom art acquainted with my ways . No word is in my tongue , O Lord , but known it is to thee : Thou me behinde hold'st and before , thou lay'st thine hand on me . Too wonderful above my reach , Lord , is thy cunning skill : It is so high that I the same cannot attain untill . From sight of thy all-seeing Spirit , Lord , whither shall I go ? Or whither shall I flee away thy presence to scape fro ? To heaven if I mount aloft , lo , thou art present there : In hell if I lie down below , even there thou dost appear . Yea , let me take the morning wings , and let me go and bide Even there where are the farthest parts , where flowing sea doth slide : Yea , even thither also shall thy reaching hand me guide ; And thy right hand shall hold me fast , and make me to abide . Yea , if I say , The darkness shall yet shroud me from thy sight : Lo , even also the darkest night about me shall be light . Yea , darkness hideth not from thee , but night doth shine as day : To thee the darkness and the light are both alike alway .
The second part . For thou possessed hast my reins , and thou hast covered me , When I within my mothers womb enclosed was by thee . Thee will I praise , made fearfully and wondrously I am : Thy works are marvellous , right well my soul doth know the same . My bones they are not hid from thee , although in secret place I have been made , and in the earth beneath I shaped was . When I was formless , then thine eye saw me : for in thy book Were written all , nought was before that after fashion took . The thoughts therefore of thee , O God , how dear are they to me ! And of them all how passing great the endless number be ! If I should count them , lo , their sum more then the land I see : And whensoever I awake yet am I still with thee . The wicked and the bloudy men O that thou wouldest slay ! Even those , O God , to whom , Depart , depart from me , I say . Even those of thee , O Lord my God , that speak full wickedly : Those that are lifted up in vain , being enemies to thee . Hate I not them that hate thee , Lord , and that in earnest wise ? Contend I not against them all against thee that arise ? I hate them with unfeigned hate , even as my utter foes . Try me , O God , and know my heart , my thoughts prove and disclose . Consider , Lord , if wickedness in me there any be : And in thy way , O God my Guide , forever lead thou me .
Eripe me . Psal. cxl . N. LOrd , save me from the evil man , and from the cruel wight : And from all those which evil do imagine in their sprite . Which make on me continual war , their tongues lo they have whet Like serpents ; underneath their lips is adders poison set , Keep me , O Lord , from wicked hands , preserve me to abide Free from the cruel man , that means to cause my steps to slide . The proud have laid a snare for me , and they have spread a net With cords in my path-way , and grins for me eke have they set . Therefore I said unto the Lord . Thou art my God alone : Hear me , O Lord , O hear the voice wherewith I pray and mone . O Lord my God , thou onely art the strength that saveth me : My head in day of battel hath been covered still by thee . Let not . O Lord , the wicked have the end of his desire : Perform not his ill thoughts , left he with pride be set on fire . Of them that compass me about , the chiefest of them all , Lord , let the mischief of their lips upon themselves befall . Let coals fall on them , let him cast them in consuming flame , And in deep pits ; so as they may not rise out of the same . For no backbiter shall on earth be set in stable plight : And evil to destruction still shall hunt the cruel wight . I know the Lord th' afflicted will revenge , and judge the poor : The just shall praise thy Name : just shall dwell with thee evermore .
Domine , clamavi . Psal. cxli. N. O Lord , upon thee do I call , Lord , haste thee unto me : And hearken , Lord , unto my voice when I do cry to thee . As incense let my prayers be directed in thine eyes : And the uplifting of my hands as evening sacrifice . My Lord , for guiding of my mouth set thou a watch before : And also of my moving lips , O Lord , keep thou the door . That I should wicked works commit incline thou not my heart : With ill men of their delicates , Lord , let me eat no part . But let the righteous smite me , Lord , for that is good for me : Let him reprove me , and the same a precious oyl shall be . Such smiting shall not break my head , the time shall shortly fall When I shall in their misery make prayers for them all . Then when in stony places down their judges shall be cast : Then shall they hear my words , for then they have a pleasant taste . Our bones about the graves mouth lo , scatt'red are they found : As he that heweth wood , or he that diggeth up the ground . But , O my Lord my God , mine eyes do look up unto thee : In thee is all my trust , let not my soul forsaken be . Which they have laid to catch me in , Lord , keep me from the snare , And from the subtil grins of them that wicked workers are . The wicked into their own nets together let them fall : While I do by thy help escape the danger of them all .
Voce mea . Psal. cxlii . N. BEfore the Lord God with my voice I did send out my cry : And with my strained voice unto the Lord God prayed I. My meditation in his sight to pour I did not spare : And in the presence of the Lord my trouble did declare . Although perplexed was my spirit , my path was known to thee : In way where I did walk a snare they slily laid for me . I look'd and view'd on my right hand , but none there would me know : All refuge sailed me , and for my soul none cared tho . Then cry'd I , Lord , to thee , and said . My hope thou onely art : Thou in the land of living art my portion and my part . Heark to my cry , for I am brought full low , deliver me From them that do me persecute , for me too strong they be . That I may praise thy Name , my soul from prison , Lord , bring out : When thou art good to me , the just shall press me round about .
Domine , exaudi . Psal. cxliii . N. LOrd , hear my prayer , heark the plaint that I do make to thee : Lord , in thy native truth and in thy justice answer me . In judgement with thy servant , Lord , O enter not at all : For justifi'd be in thy sight not one that liveth shall . The enemy hath pursu'd my soul , my life to ground hath thrown : And laid me in the dark , like them that dead are long agone . Within me in perplexity was mine accumbred sprite : And in me was my troubled heart amazed and affright . Yet I record time past , in all thy works I meditate : Yea , in thy works I meditate that thy hands have create . To thee , O Lord my God , lo I do stretch my craving hands : My soul desireth after thee , as do the thirsty lands . Hear me with speed , my spirit doth fail , hide not thy face me fro : Else shall I be like them that down into the pit do go . Let me thy loving kindness in the morning hear and know : For in thee is my trust , shew me the way where I shall go . For I lift up my soul to thee , O Lord , deliver me From all mine enemies : for I have hidden me with thee . Teach me to do thy will , for thou , thou art my God , I say , Let thy good Spirit unto the land of mercy me convey . For thy Names sake with quickning grace alive do thou me make : And out of trouble bring my soul even for thy justice sake . And for thy mercy slay my foes , O Lord , destroy them all That do oppress my soul , for I thy servant am and shall .
Benedictus Dom. Psal. cxliv. N. BLest be the Lord my strength , that doth instruct my hands to fight : The Lord that doth my fingers frame to battel by his might . He is my goodness , sort , and tower , deliverer and shield : In him I trust ; my people he subdues to me to yeeld . O Lord , what thing is man , that him thou holdest so in price ? Or son of man , that upon him thou thinkest in such wise ? Man is but like to vanity , so pass his days to end As fleeting shade . Bow down , O Lord , the heavens , and descend . The mountains touch , and they shall smoke ; cast forth thy lightning flame , And scatter them : thine arrows shoot , consume them with the same . Send down thine hand even from above , O Lord , deliver me : Take me from waters great , from hand of strangers make me free . Whose subtil mouth of vanity and fondness doth entreat : And their right hand is a right hand of falshood and deceit . A new song will I sing , O God , and singing will I be On viol and on instrument ten-stringed unto thee . Even he it is that onely gives deliverance to kings : Unto his servant David help from hurtful sword be brings . From strangers hand me save and shield , whose mouths talks vanity : And their right hand is a right hand of gui●e and subtilty . That our sons may be as the plants whom growing youth doth rear : Our daughters as carv'd corner-stones , like to a palace fair : Our garners full , and plenty may with sundry sorts be found : Our sheep bring thousands , in our streets ten thousands may abound . Our oxen be to labour strong , that none do us invade : There be no goings out , nor cries within our streets be made . The people blessed are that with such blessings are so stor'd : Yea , blessed all the people are whose God is God the Lord .
Exaltabo te . Psal. cxlv . N.
THee will I laud , my God and King , and bless thy Name for ay : For ever will I praise thy Name , and bless thee day by day . Great is the Lord , most worthy praise , his greatness none can reach : From race to race they shall thy works praise , and thy power preach . I of thy glorious majesty the beauty will record : And meditate upon thy works most wonderful , O Lord . And they shall of thy power , and of thy fearful acts declare : And I to publish all abroad thy greatness will not spare . And they into the mention shall break of thy goodness great : And I aloud thy righteousness in singing shall repeat . The Lord our God is gracious , and merciful also : Of great abounding mercy , and to anger he is slow : Yea , good to all ; and all his works his mercy doth exceed : Lo , all thy works do praise thee , Lord , and do thy honour spread . Thy saints do bless thee , and they do thy kingdoms glory show : And blaze thy power , to cause the sons of men thy power to know ;
The second part . And of his mighty kingdom eke to spread the glorious praise . Thy kingdom , Lord , a kingdom is that doth endure always : And thy dominion through each age endures without decay . The Lord upholdeth them that fall , their sliding he doth stay . The eyes of all do wait on thee : thou dost them all relieve : And thou to each sufficing food in season due dost give . Thou openest thy plenteous hand , and bounteously dost fill All things what soever do live , with gifts of thy good will . The Lord is just in all his ways , his works are holy all . Near all he is that call on him , in truth that on him call . He the desires which they require that fear him will fulfill : And he will hear them when they cry , and save them all he will . The Lord preserves all those , to him that bear a loving heart : But he them all that wicked are will utterly subvert . My thankful mouth shall gladly speak the praises of the Lord : All flesh to praise his holy Name for ever shall accord .
Lauda , anima . Psal. cxlvi . J. H. MY soul , praise thou the Lord always , my God I will confess : While breath and life prolong my days , my tongue no time shall cease . Trust not in worldly princes then , though they abound in wealth : Nor in the sons of mortal men , in whom there is no health . For why ? their breath doth soon depart , to earth anon they fall : And then the counsels of their heart decay and perish all . O happy is that man , I say , whom Jacobs God doth aid , And he whose hope doth not decay , but on the Lord is staid . Which made the earth and waters deep , the heavens high withall : Which doth his word and promise keep in truth , and ever shall . With right always doth he proceed for such as suffer wrong : The poor and hungry he doth feed , and loose the fetters strong . The Lord doth send the blinde their sight , the lame to limbs restore : The Lord , I say , doth love the right and just man evermore . He doth defend the fatherless , and stranger sad in heart , And quit the widow from distress , and ill mens ways subvert . Thy Lord and God eternally , O Sion , still shall reign , In time of all posterity for ever to remain .
Laudate Dominum . Psal. cxlvii . N.
PRaise ye the Lord , for it is good unto our God to sing : For it is pleasant , and to praise it is a comely thing . The Lord his own Jerusalem he buildeth up alone : And the disperst of Israel doth gather into one . He heals the broken in their heart , their sores up doth he binde : He counts the number of the stars , and names them in their kinde . Great is the Lord , great is his power , his wisdom infinite . The Lord relieves the meek , and throws to ground the wicked wight . Sing unto God the Lord with praise , unto the Lord rejoyce : And to our God upon the harp advance your singing voice . He covers heaven with clouds , and for the earth prepareth rain : And on the mountains he doth make the grass to grow again . He gives to beasts their food , and to young ravens when they cry . His pleasure not in strength of horse nor in mans legs doth ly : But in all those that fear the Lord the Lord hath his delight , And such as do attend upon his mercies shining light .
The second part . O praise the Lord , Jerusalem , thy God , O Sion , praise : For he the bars hath forged strong , wherewith thy gates he stays . Thy children he hath blest in thee , and in thy borders he Doth settle peace , and with the flour of wheat he filleth thee . And his commandement upon the earth he sendeth out : And eke his word with speedy course doth swiftly run about . He giveth snow like wooll , hoar-frost like ashes he doth spread : Like morsels casts his ice , thereof the cold who can abide ? He sendeth forth his mightyword , and melteth them again : His wind he makes to blow , and then the waters flow amain . The doctrine of his holy word to Jacob he doth show : His statutes and his judgements he gives Israel to know . With every nation hath he not so dealt , nor have they known His secret judgements ; ye therefore praise ye the Lord alone .
Laudate Dominum . Psal. cxlviii . J. H. GIve laud unto the Lord , From heaven that is so high : Praise him in deed and word , Above the starry skie . And also ye , His angels all , Armies royall , Praise him with glee . Praise him both moon and sun , Which are so clear and bright : The same of you be done , Ye glistring stars of light : And eke no less , Ye heavens fair , And clouds of the air , His laud express . For at his word they were All formed as we see : At his voice did appear All things in their degree , Which he set fast ; To them he made A law and trade For ay to last . Extol and praise Gods Name On earth ye dragons fell : All deeps do ye the same , For it becomes ye well . Him magnifie , Fire , hail , ice , snow , And storms that blow At his decree . The hills and mountains all , And trees that fruitful are , The cedars great and tall His worthy praise declare , Beasts and cattel , Yea birds flying , And worms creeping , That on earth dwell . All kings both more and less With all their pompous train , Princes and all judges That in the world remain , Exalt his Name . Young men and maids , Old men and babes , Do ye the same . For his Name shall we prove To be most excellent . Whose praise is far above The earth and firmament . For sure he shall Exalt with bliss The horn of his , And help them all . His saints all shall forth tell His praise and worthiness , The children of Israel Each one both more and less : And also they That with good will His words fulfil , And him obey .
Cantate Domino . Psal. cxlix . N. SIng ye unto the Lord our God a new rejoycing song : And let the praise of him be heard his holy saints among . Let Israel rejoyce in him that made him of nothing : And let the seed of Sion eke be joyful in their King . Let them sound praise with voice of fu●● unto his holy Name : And with the timbrel and the harp sing praises of the same . For why ? the Lord his pleasure all hath in his people set : And by deliverance he will raise the meek to glory great . With glory and with honour now let all his saints rejoyce : And now aloud upon their beds advance their singing voice . And in their mouths let be the acts of God the mighty Lord : And in their hands eke let them bear a double-edged sword : To plague the heathen , and correct the people with their hands : To binde their stately kings in chains , their lords in iron hands : To execute on them the doom that written is before . This honour all his saints shall have , praise ye the Lord therefore .
Laudate dominum . Psal. cl. N. YEeld unto God the mighty Lord praise in his sanctuary : And praise him in the firmament , that shews his power on high . Advance his Name , and praise him in his mighty acts always : According to his excellencie of greatness give him praise . His praises with the princely noise of sounding trumpets blow : Praise him upon the viol , and upon the harp also . Praise him with timbrel and with flute , organs and virginals : With sounding cymbals praise ye him , praise him with loud cymbals . What ever hath the benefit of breathing , praise the Lord : To praise the Name of God the Lord agree with one accord . The end of the Psalms .
A song to be sung before morning prayer . T B. PRraise ye the Lord , ye Gentiles all , Which hath brought you into his light : O praise him all people mortal . as it is most worthy and right . For he is full determined on us to pour out his mercy : And the Lords truth be ye assur'd abideth perpetually . Glory be to God the Father , and to Jesus Christ his true Son , With th' holy Ghost in like manner , now and at every season .
A song to be sung before evening prayer . BEhold now give heed , such as be the Lords servants faithful and true : Come praise the Lord every degree , with such son●s as to him are due . O ye that stand in the Lords house , even in our own God , mansion , Praise ye the Lord so bounteous : which worketh our salvation . List up your hands in his holy place , yea , and that in the time of night : Praise ye the Lord which gives all grace , for he is a Lord of great might . Then shall the Lord out of Sion , which made heaven & earth by his power Give to you and your nation his blessing , mercy , and favour . Glory be to God the Father , &c.
The ten Commandments of God . Exod. 20. W W. ATtend my people and give ear , Of ferly things I will thee tell : See that my words in minde thou bear , And to my precepts listen well . I am thy sovereign Lord and God , Which have thee brought from careful thral And eke reclaim'd from Pharaohs rod : Make thee no gods on them to call : Nor fashioned form of any thing In heaven or earth to worship it : For I thy God by revenging With grievous plagues this ●in will smite . Take not in vain Gods holy Name , Abuse it not after thy will : For so thou might'st soon purchase blame , And in his wrath he would thee spill . The Lord from work the seventh day ceast , And brought all things to perfect end : So thou and thine that day take rest , That to Gods hefts ye may attend . Unto thy parents honour give , As Gods commandments do intend : That thou long days and good mayst live In earth where God a place doth lend . Beware of murder and cruel hate . All filthy fornication fear . See thou steal not in any rate . False witness against no man bear . Thy neighbours house wish not to have , His wife , or ought that he calls mine : His field , his ox , his ass , his slave , Or anything which is not thine .
A Prayer . The Spirit of grace grant us , O Lord , To keep these laws our hearts restore : And cause us all with one accord To magnifie thy Name therefore . For of our selves no strength we have To keep these laws after thy will : Thy might therefore , O Christ , we crave , That we in thee may them fulfil . Lord , for thy Names sake grant us this , Thou art our strength , O Saviour Christ : Of thee to speed how should we miss , In whom our treasure doth consist ? To thee for evermore be praise , With the Father in each respect , And with the holy Spirit always , The Comforter of thine elect .
The Lords Prayer . D. Cox . OUr Father which in heaven art . And mak'st us all one brotherhood , To call upon thee with one heart , Our heavenly Father and our God : Grant we pray not with lips alone , But with our hearts deep sigh and grone . Thy blessed Name be sanctifi'd , Thy holy word might us inflame , In holy life for to abide To magnifie thy holy Name . From all errours defend and keep The little flock of thy poor sheep . Thy kingdom come even at this hour , And henceforth everlastingly : Thine holy Ghost into us pour , With all his gifts most plenteously . From Satans rage and filthy band Defend us with thy mighty hand . Thy will be done with diligence , Like as in heaven in earth also : In trouble grant us patience , Thee to obey in wealth and wo. Let not flesh , bloud , or any ill , Prevail against thy holy will . Give us this day our daily bread , And all other good gifts of thine : Keep us from war , and from bloudshed , Also from sickness , dearth , and pine : That we may live in quietness , Without all greedy carefulness . Forgive us our offences all , Relieve our careful conscience ; As we forgive both great and small Which unto us have done offence . Prepare us , Lord , for to serve thee In perfect love and unitie . O Lord , into temptation Lead us not ; when the fiend doth rage , To withstand his invasion Give power and strength to every age . Arm and make strong thy feeble host With faith , and with the holy Ghost . O Lord , from evil deliver us , The days and times are dangerous : From everlasting death save us , And in our last need comfort us : A blessed end to us bequeath , Into thy hands our souls receive . For thou , O Lord , art King of kings , And thou hast power over all : Thy glory shineth in all things , In the wide world universal . Amen , let it be done , O Lord , That we have pray'd with one accord .
The twelve Articles of the Christian Faith . ALl my belief and confidence is in the Lord of might ; The Father which all things hath made , the day and eke the night : The heavens and the firmament , and also many a star : The earth and all that is therein , which pass mans reason far . And in like manner I beleeve in Christ our Lord his Son , Coequal with the Deity , and man in flesh and bone : Conceived by the holy Ghost , his word doth me assure : And of his mother Mary born , yet she a virgin pure . Because mankinde to Satan was for sin in bond and thrall : He came and offered up himself to death , to save us all . And suffering most grievous pain , then Pilate being judge , Was crucified on the cross , and thereat did not grudge . And so he died in the flesh , but quickned in the sprite : His body then was buried , as is our use and rite . His soul did after this descend into the lower parts : A dread unto the wicked sprites , but joy to faithful hearts . And in the third day of his death he rose to life again , To th' end he might be glorifi'd , out of all grief and pain . Ascending to the heavens high , to fit in glory still On Gods right hand his Father dear , according to his will ; Until the day of judgement come , when he shall come again With angels power ( yet of that day we all be uncertain ) To judge all people righteously , whom he hath dearly bought : The living and the dead also , which he hath made of nought . And in the holy Spirit of God , my faith to satisfie , The third person in Trinitie beleeve I stedfastly : The holy and catholick Church that Gods word doth maintain , And holy Scripture doth allow , which Satan doth disdain . And also I do trust to have by Jesus Christ his death Release and pardon of my sins , and that onely by faith : What time all flesh shall rise again before the Lord of might ; And see him with their bodily eyes , which now do give them light . And then shall Christ our Saviour the sheep and goats divide , And give life everlastingly to those whom he hath tri'd : Within his realm celestial in glory for to rest , With all his holy company of saints and angels blest ; Which serve the Lord omnipotent obediently each hour : To whom be all dominion and praise for evermore .
A prayer to the holy Ghost , to be sung before the Sermon . COme holy Spirit the God of might , Comforter of us all : Teach us to know thy word aright , that we do never fall . O holy Ghost , visit our coast , defend us with thy shield : Against all sin and wickedness , Lord , help us win the field . Lord , keep our King and his counsel , and give them will and might To persevere in thy Gospel , which can put sin to flight . O Lord , that giv'st thy holy word , send preachers plenteously : That in the same we may accord , and therein live and die . O holy Spirit , direct aright the preachers of thy word , That thou by them mayst cut down sin as it were with a sword . Depart not from thy pastours pure , but aid them at their need : Which break to us the bread of life , whereon our souls do feed . O blessed Spirit of truth keep us in peace and unity , Keep us from sects and errours all , and from all papistry . Convert all those that are our foes , and bring them to thy light : That they and we may well agree , and praise thee day and night . O Lord , increase our saith in us , and love so to abound ; That man and wife be void of strife , and neighbours about us round . In our time give thy peace , O Lord , to nations far and nigh : And teach them all thy holy word , that we may sing to thee . All glory to the Trinity that is of mighties most : The living Father , and the Son , and eke the holy Ghost . As it hath been in all the time that hath been heretofore : As it is now , and so shall be henceforth for evermore .
Da pacem , Domine . GIve peace in these our days , O Lord , Great dangers are now at hand : Thine enemies with one accord Christs Name in every land Seek to deface , Root out and rase Thy true right worship indeed . Be thou the stay , Lord , we thee pray . Thou help'st alone in all need . Give us that peace that we do lack Through misbelief and ill life : Thy word to offer thou dost not slack , Which we unkindly gain-strive . With fire and sword This healthful word Some persecute and oppress : Some with the mouth Confess the truth Without sincere godliness . Give peace , and us thy Spirit down send , With grief and repentance true Do pierce our hearts , our lives to amend And by faith in Christ renew : That fear and dread , War and bloudshed , Through thy sweet mercy and grace , May from us slide : Thy truth may bide , And shine in every place .
The Lamentation . O Lord , in thee is all my trust , give ear unto my woful cry : Refuse me not that am unjust , but bowing down thy heavenly eye , Behold how I do still lament my ●ins wherein I do offend : O Lord , for them shall I be shent , sith thee to please I do intend ? No , no ; not so thy will is bent to deal with sinners in thine ire : But when in heart they shall repent , thou grant'st with speed their just desire , To thee therefore still shall I cry , to wash away my sinful crime : Thy bloud , O Lord , is not yet dry but that it may help me in time . Haste thee , O Lord , haste thee , I say , to pour on me thy gifts of grace , That when this life shall flit away in heaven with thee I may have place : Where thou dost reign eternally with God which once did down thee send , Where angels sing continually : to thee be praise world without end .
A Thanksgiving after the receiving of the Lords Supper . THe Lord be thanked for his gifts and mercies evermore That he doth shew unto his saints : to him be laud therefore . Our tongues cannot so praise the Lord as he doth right deserve : Our hearts cannot of him so think as he doth us preserve . His benefits they be so great to us that be but sin , That at our hands for recompence there is no hope to win . O sinful flesh , that thou shouldst have such mercies of the Lord ! Thou dost deserve most worthily of him to be abhorr'd . Nought else but sin and wretchedness doth rest within our ●earts : And stubbornly against the Lord we daily play our parts . The sun above in firmament that is to us a light , Doth shew it self more clear and pure then we be in his sight . The heavens above and all therein more holy are then we : They serve the Lord in their estate , each one in his degree . They do not strive for mastership , nor slack their office set : But serve the Lord and do his will , hate is to them no let . Also the earth and all therein of God it is in aw , It doth observe the formers will , by skilful natures law . The sea and all that is therein doth bend when God doth beck : The spirits beneath do tremble all , and fear his wrathful check . But we ( alas ! ) ●o● whom all these were made them for to rule , Do not so know or love the Lord as doth the ox or mule A law he gave for us to know , what was his holy will He would us good , but we would not avoid the thing is ill . Not one of us that seeketh out the Lord of life to please : Nor doth the thing that might us lead to Christ and quiet ease . Thus are we all his enemies , we can it not deny : And he again of his good will would not that we should dy . Therefore when remedy was none to bring us unto life , The Son of God our flesh he took to end our mortal strife . And all the law of God the Lord he did it full obey : And for our sins upon the cross his bloud our debts did pay . And that we should not yet forget what good he to us wrought , A signe he left our eyes to tell that he our bodies bought . In bread and wine here visible unto thine eyes and taste , His mercies great thou mayst record if that his Spirit thou hast . As once the corn did live and grow , and was cut down with lithe , And threshed out with many stripes , out from his husk to drive ; And as the mill with violence did tear it out so small , And made it like to earthly dust , not sparing it at all ; And as the oven with fire hot did close it up with heat , And all this done that I have said , that it should be our meat : So was the Lord in his ripe age cut down by cruel death : His soul he gave in torments great , and yeelded up his breath . Because that he to us might be an everlasting bread , With much reproach and troubles great on earth his life he led . And as the grapes in pleasant time are pressed very sore , And plucked down when they be ripe , and let to grow no more ; Because the juyce that in them is as comfortable drink We might receive , and joyful be when sorrows make us shrink : So Christ his bloud out pressed was with nails and eke with spear : The juyce thereof doth save all those that rightly do him fear . And as the corns by unity into one loaf are knit : So is the Lord and his whole Church , though he in heaven sit . As many grapes make but one wine , so should we be but one — . In faith and love in Christ above , and unto Christ alone : Leading a life without all strife , in quiet rest and peace : From envy and from malice both our hearts and tongues to cease . Which if we do , then shall we shew that we his chosen be : By faith in him to lead a life as always willed he . And that we may so do indeed , God send us all his grace : Then after death we shall be sure with him to have a place .
R. W. PReserve us , Lord , by thy dear word ; From Turk and Pope defend us Lord : Which both would thrust out of his throne Our Lord Jesus Christ thy dear Son . Lord Jesus Christ , shew forth thy might , That thou art Lord of lords by right : Thy poor afflicted flock defend , That we may praise thee without end . God holy Ghost our Comforter , Be our patron , help , and succour : Give us one minde and perfect peace , All gifts of grace in us increase . Thou living God in persons three , Thy name be prais'd in unitie : In all our need so us defend , That we may praise thee without end .
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PRAYERS . A form of prayer to be used in private houses every morning and evening .
Morning prayer .

ALmighty God and most merciful Father , we do not present our selves here before thy Majesty , trusting in our own merits or worthiness , but in thy manifold mercies , which hast promised to hear our prayers , and grant our requests which we shall make to thee in the name of thy beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord , who also hath commanded us to assemble ourselves together in his name , with full assurance that he will not onely be amongst us , but also be our Mediatour and Advocate towards thy Majesty , that we may obtain all things which shall seem expedient to thy blessed will , for our necessities . Therefore we beseech thee , most merciful Father , to turn thy loving countenance towards us , and impute not unto us our manifold sins and offences , whereby we justly deserve thy wrath and sharp punishment , but rather receive us to thy mercy , for Jesus Christs sake , accepting his death and passion as a just recompence for all our offences , in whom thou art well pleased , and through whom thou canst not be offended with us . And seeing that of thy great mercies we have quietly passed this night : grant ( O heavenly Father ) that we may bestow this day wholly in thy service , so that all our thoughts , words , and deeds may redound to the glory of thy great name , and good example to all men , who seeing our good works may glorify thee our heavenly Father .

And forasmuch as of thy mere favour and love thou hast not onely created us to thine own similitude and likeness , but also hast chosen us to be heirs with thy dear Son Jesus Christ , of that immortal kingdom which thou preparedst for us from the beginning of the world ; we beseech thee to increase our faith and knowledge , and to lighten our hearts with thy holy Spirit , that we may in the mean time live in godly conversation and integrity of life , knowing that idolaters , adulterers , covetous men , contentious persons , drunkards , gluttons , and such like , shall not inherit the kingdom of God .

And because thou hast commanded us to pray one for another , we do not onely make request , O Lord , for our selves , and for them that thou hast already called to the true understanding of thy heavenly will , but for all people and nations of the world ; who as they know by thy wonderful works that thou art God over all , 〈◊〉 they may be instructed by thy holy Spirit to beleeve in thee their onely Saviour and Redeemer . But forasmuch as they cannot beleeve except they hear , nor cannot hear but by preaching , and none can preach except they be sent : therefore , O Lord , raise up faithful distributers of thy mysteries , who setting apart all worldly respects , may both in their life and doctrine onely seek thy glory . Contrarily , confound Satan and Antichrist , with all hirelings , whom thou hast already cast off into a reprobate sense , that they may not by sects , schisms , heresies and errours , disquiet thy little flock . And because , O Lord , we be fallen into the latter days and dangerous times , wherein ignorance hath gotten the upper hand , and Satan by his ministers seeketh by all means to quench the light of thy gospel ; we beseech thee to maintain thy cause against those ravening wolves , and strengthen all thy servants whom they keep in prison and bondage . Let not thy long-suffering be an occasion either to increase their tyranny , or to discourage thy children : neither yet let our sins and wickedness be an hinderance to thy mercies , but with speed , O Lord , consider these great miseries . For thy people Israel many times by their sins provoked thine anger , and thou punishedst them by thy just judgement : yet though their sins were never so grievous , if they once returned from their iniquity , thou receivedst them to mercy . We therefore , most wretched sinners , bewail our manifold sins , and earnestly repent us of our former wickedness , and ungodly behaviour towards thee : and whereas we cannot of our selves purchase thy pardon , yet we humbly beseech thee for Jesus Christs sake , to shew thy mercies upon us , & receive us again to thy favour . Grant us , dear Father , these our requests , and all other things necessary for us and thy whole Church , according to thy promise in Jesus Christ our Lord : In whose name we beseech thee as he hath taught us , saying , Our Father which art , &c.

Evening prayer .

O Lord God , Father everlasting , and full of pity , we acknowledge and confess that we be not worthy to lift up our eyes to heaven , much less to present our selves before thy Majesty , with confidence that thou wilt hear our prayers , and grant our requests , if we consider our own deservings ; for our consciences do accuse us , and our sins do witness against us and we know that thou art an upright Judge , which dost not justify the sinners and wicked men , but punishest the faults of all such as transgress thy commandments : yet , most merciful Father , since it hath pleased thee to command us to call on thee in all our troubles and adversities , promising even then to help us , when we feel our selves as it were swallowed up of death and desperation ; we utterly renounce all worldly confidence , and the to thy sovereign bounty as our onely stay and refuge : beseeching thee not to call to remembrance our manifold sins and wickedness , whereby we continually provoke thy wrath and indignation against us ; neither our negligence and unkindness , which have neither worthily esteemed , nor in our lives sufficiently expressed the sweet comfort of thy gospel revealed unto us : but rather to accept the obedience and death of thy Son Jesus Christ , who by offering up his body in sacrifice once for all , hath made a sufficient recompence for all our sins . Have mercy therefore upon us , O Lord , and forgive us our offences . Teach us by thy holy Spirit that we may rightly weigh them , and earnestly repent us for the same . And so much the rather , O Lord , because that the reprobate and such as thou hast forsaken cannot praise thee , nor call upon thy name ; but the repenting heart , the sorrowful minde , the conscience oppressed , hungring and thirsting for thy grace , shall ever set forth thy praise and glory . And albeit we be but worms and dust , yet thou art our Creatour , and we be the work of thy hands ; yea , thou art our Father , and we thy children ; thou art our Shepherd , and we thy flock ; thou art our Redeemer , and we thy people whom thou hast bought ; thou art our God , and we thine inheritance . Correct us not therefore in thine anger , O Lord , neither according to our deserts punish us , but mercifully chastise us with a fatherly affection , that all the world may know , that at what time so ever a sinner doth repent him of his sins from the bottom of his heart , thou wilt put away all his wickedness out of thy remembrance , as thou hast promised by thy holy prophet .

Finally , forasmuch as it hath pleased thee to make the night for man to rest in , as thou hast ordained him the day to travail in ; grant , O dear Father , that we may so take our bodily rest , that our souls may continually watch for the time that our Lord Jesus Christ shall appear for our deliverance out of this mortal life : and in the mean season that we not overcome by any fantasies , dreams , or other temptations , may fully set our minds upon thee , love thee , fear thee , and rest in thee : furthermore , that our sleep be not excessive or overmuch , after the insatiable desires of the flesh , but onely sufficient to content our weak nature , that we may be the better disposed to live in all godly conversation , to the glory of thy most holy name , and the profit of our brethren . So be it .

A godly prayer to be said at all times .

HOnour and praise be given to thee , O Lord God almighty , most dear Father of heaven , for all thy mercies and loving kindness shewed unto us , in that it hath pleased thy gracious goodness , freely and of thine own accord , to elect and choose us to salvation , before the beginning of the world ; and even like continual thanks be given to thee for creating us after thine own image , for redeeming us with the precious bloud of thy dear Son when we were utterly lost , for sanctifying us with thy holy Spirit in the revelation and knowledge of thy holy word , for helping and succouring us in all our needs and necessities , for saving us from all dangers of body and soul , for comforting us so fatherly in all our tribulations and persecutions , for sparing us so long and giving us so large a time of repentance . These benefits , O most merciful Father , like as we acknowledge to have received them of thy onely goodness ; even so we beseech thee for thy dear Son Jesus Christs sake , grant us always thy holy Spirit , that we may continually grow in thankfulness towards thee , to be led in all truth , and comforted in all our adversities . O Lord , strengthen our faith , kindle it more in ferventness and love towards thee , and our neighbours for thy sake . Suffer us not , most dear Father , to receive thy word any more in vain : but grant us always the assistance of thy grace and holy Spirit , that in heart , word and deed we may sanctify and do worship to thy name , help to amplify and increase thy kingdom , and whatsoever thou sendest , we may be heartily well content with thy good pleasure and will . Let us not lack the thing , O Father , without the which we cannot serve thee ; but bless thou so all the works of our hands , that we may have sufficient , and not be chargeable , but rather helpful to others . Be merciful , O Lord , to our offences ; and seeing our debt is great which thou hast forgiven us in Jesus Christ , make us to love thee and our neighbours so much the more . Be thou our Father , our captain and defender in all temptations , hold thou us by thy merciful hand , that we may be delivered from all inconveniences , and end our lives in the sanctifying and honouring of thy holy name , through Jesus Christ our Lord and onely Saviour . So be it .

Let thy mighty hand and out-stretched arm , O Lord , be still our defence ; thy mercy and loving kindness in Jesus Christ thy dear Son , our salvation ; thy true and holy word , our instruction ; thy grace and holy Spirit , our comfort and consolation , unto the end and in the end . So be it .

O Lord , increase our faith .
A confession for all estates and times .

O Eternal God and most merciful Father , we confess and acknowledge here before thy divine Majesty , that we are miserable sinners , conceived and born in sin and iniquity , so that in us there is no goodness . For the flesh evermore rebelleth against the spirit , whereby we continually transgress thy holy precepts and commandments , and so purchase to our selves through thy just judgement , death and damnation . Notwithstanding , O heavenly Father , forasmuch as we are displeased with our selves for the sins the we have committed against thee , and do unfeignedly repent us of the same , we most humbly beseech thee for Jesus Christs sake to shew thy mercy upon us , to forgive us all our sins , and increase thy holy Spirit in us , that we acknowledging from the bottom of our hearts our own unrighteousness , may from henceforth not onely mortifie our sinful lusts and affections , but also bring forth such fruits as may be agreeable to thy most blessed will , not for the worthiness thereof , but for the merits of thy dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our onely Saviour , whom thou hast already given an oblation and offering for our sins , and for whose sake we are certainly perswaded that thou wilt deny us nothing that we shall ask in his name , according to thy will ; for thy Spirit doth assure our consciences that thou art our merciful Father , and so lovest us thy children through him , that nothing is able to remove thy heavenly grace and favour from us . To thee therefore , O Father , with thy Son , and the holy Ghost , be all honour and glory world without end . Amen .

A prayer to be said before a man begin his work .

O Lord God most merciful Father and Saviour , seeing it hath pleased thee to command us to travail , that we may relieve our need ; we beseech thee of thy grace so to bless our labours , that thy blessing may extend unto us , without the which we are not able to continue ; and that this great favour may be a witness unto us of thy bountifulness and assistance , so that thereby we may know the fatherly care that thou hast over us . Moreover , O Lord , we beseech thee , that thou wouldst strengthen us with thy holy Spirit , that we may faithfully travail in our estate and vocation , without fraud or deceit ; and that we may endeavour our selves to follow thy holy ordinance , rather then to seek to satisfie our greedy affections , or desire to gain . And if it please thee , O Lord to prosper our labour , give us a minde also to help them that have need , according to that ability that thou of thy mercy shalt give us . And knowing that all good things come of thee , grant that we may humble our selves to our neighbours , and not by any means lift up our selves above them which have not received so liberal a portion as thou of thy mercy hast given unto us . And if it please thee to try and exercise us by greater poverty and need then our flesh would desire , that thou wouldst yet , O Lord , grant us grace to know that thou wilt nourish us continually through thy bountiful liberality , that we be not so tempted that we fall into distrust , but that we may patiently wait till thou fill us , not onely with corporal graces and benefits , but chiefly with thy heavenly and spiritual treasures , to the intent that we may always have more ample occasion to give thee thanks , and so wholly to rest upon thy mercies . Hear ●s , O Lord of mercy , through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord and Saviour . Amen .

A prayer for the whole estate of Christs Church .

ALmighty God and most merciful Father , we humbly submit our selves and fall down before thy divine Majesty , beseeching thee from the bottom of our hearts , that the seed of thy word now sown amongst us , may take such deep root , that neither the burning heat of persecution cause it to wither , neither the thorny cares of this life choke it ; but that as seed sown in good ground , it may bring forth thirty , sixty , and an hundre●-fold , as thy heavenly wisdom hath appointed . And because we have need continually to crave many things at thy hands , we humbly beseech thee , O heavenly Father , to grant us thy holy Spirit to direct our petitions , that they may proceed from such a fervent minde , as may be agreeable to thy most blessed will . And seeing that our infirmity is able to do nothing without thy help , and that thou art not ignorant with how many and great temptations we poor wretches are on every side inclosed and compassed ; let thy strength , O Lord , sustain our weakness , that we being defended with the force of thy grace , may be safely preserved against all assaults of Satan , who goeth about continually like a roaring lion seeking to devour us . Increase our faith , O merciful Father , that we do not swerve at any time from thy heavenly word ; but augment in us hope and love , with a careful keeping of all thy commandments , that no hardness of heart , no hypocrisie , no concupiscence of the eyes , nor inticements of the world , do draw us away from thy obedience . And seeing we live now in these most perilous times , let thy fatherly providence defend us against the violence of our enemies , which do seek by all means to oppress thy truth .

Furthermore , forasmuch as by thy holy Apostle we be taught to make our prayers and supplications for all men ; we pray not onely for our selves here present , but beseech thee also , to reduce all such as be yet ignorant , from the miserable captivity of blindness and errour , to the pure understanding and knowledge of thy heavenly truth , that we all with one consent , and unity of minde , may worship thee our onely God and Saviour : and that all pastours , shepherds 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 doctrine be found faithful , setting onely before their eyes thy glory ; and that by them all poor sheep which wander and go astray , may be gathered and brought home to thy fold . Moreover , because the hearts of all rulers are in thy hands , we beseech thee to direct and govern the hearts of all kings , princes , and magistrates , to whom thou hast committed the sword . Especially , O Lord , according to our bounden duty , we beseech thee to maintain and increase the honourable estate of the Kings majesty , and all his most noble counsellers and magistrates , with all the spiritual pastours and ministers , and all the whole body of this common-weal . Let thy fatherly favour so preserve them , and thy holy Spirit so govern their hearts , that they may in such sort execute their office , that thy religion may be purely maintained , manners reformed , and sin punished , according to the precise rule of thy holy word . And for that we be all members of the mystical body of Jesus Christ , we make our requests unto thee , O heavenly Father , for all such as are afflicted with any kinde of cross or tribulation , as war , plague , famine , sickness , poverty , imprisonment , persecution , banishment , or any other kinde of thy rods , whether it be calamity of body , or vexation of minde ; that it would please thee to give them patience and constancy , till thou send them full deliverance out of all their troubles . Root out from hence , O Lord , all ravening wolves , which to fill their bellies seek to destroy thy flock . And shew thy great mercies upon those our brethren in other countreys , which are persecuted , cast into prison , and daily condemned for the testimony of thy truth : and although they be utterly destitute of all mans aid , yet let thy sweet comfort never depart from them ; but so inflame their hearts with thy holy Spirit , that they may boldly and cheerfully abide such trial , as thy good wisdom shall appoint ; so that at length , as well by their death as by their life , the kingdom of thy dear Son Jesus Christ may increase and shine through all the world . In whose name we make our humble petitions unto thee as he hath taught us :

Our Father which art , &c.

The confession of the Christian Faith .

I Beleeve and confess my Lord God , eternal , infinite , unmeasurable , incomprehensible , and invisible , one in substance , and three in person , Father , Son , and holy Ghost : who by his almighty power and wisdom , hath not onely of nothing created heaven and earth , and all things therein contained , and man after his own image , that he might in him be glorified ; but also by his fatherly providence governeth , maintaineth , and preserveth the same according to the purpose of his will .

I beleeve also and confess Jesus Christ the onely Saviour and Messias : who being equal with God , made himself of no reputation , but took on him the shape of a servant , and became man , in all things like unto us except sin , to assure us of mercy and forgiveness . For when through our father Adams transgression , we were become children of perdition , there was no means to bring us from the yoke of sin and damnation , but onely Jesus Christ our Lord ; who giving us that by grace , which was his by nature , made us through faith the children of God : Who when the fulness of time was come , was conceived by the power of the holy Ghost , born of the virgin Mary according to the flesh , and preached in earth the Gospel of salvation : till at length by tyranny of the priests , he was guiltless condemned under Pontius Pilate then President of Jewry , and most slanderously hanged on the cross between two theeves , as a notorious trespasser ; where taking upon him the punishment of our sins , he delivered us from the curse of the law . And forasmuch as he being onely God could not feel death , neither being onely man could overcome death ; he joyned both together , and suffered his humanity to be punished with most cruel death , feeling in himself the anger and severe judgement of God , even as he had been in extreme torments of hell , and therefore cried with a loud voice , My God , my God , why hast thou forsaken me ? Thus of his mercy without compulsion , he offered up himself as the onely sacrifice to purge the sins of all the world : So that all other sacrifices for sin are blasphemous , and derogate from the sufficiency hereof . Which death albeit it did sufficiently reconcile us to God , yet the Scriptures commonly do attribute our regeneration to his resurrection . For as by rising again from the grave the third day , he conquered death ; even so the victory of our faith standeth in his resurrection : and therefore without the one we cannot feel the benefits of the other . For as by his death sin was taken away , so our righteousness was restored by his resurrection . And because he would accomplish all things , and take possession for us in his kingdom , he ascended into heaven to enlarge the same kingdom by the abundant power of his Spirit , by whom we are most assured of his continual intercession towards God the Father for us . And although he be in heaven as touching his corporal presence , where the Father hath now set him at his right hand , committing unto him the administration of all things , as well in heaven above , as in the earth beneath ; yet is he present with us his members , even to the end of the world , in preserving and governing us with his effectual power and grace : Who , when all things are fulfilled which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his prophets since the world began , will come in the same visible form in the which he ascended , with an unspeakable majesty ▪ power , and company , to separate the lambs from the goats , the elect from the reprobate : so that none whether he be alive then , or dead before , shall escape his judgement .

Moreover , I beleeve and confess the holy Ghost , God equal with the Father and the Son ; who regenerateth and sanctifieth us , ruleth and guideth us unto all truth , perswading most assuredly in our consciences , that we be the children of God , brethren to Jesus Christ , and fellow heirs with him of life everlasting .

Yet notwithstanding it is not sufficient to beleeve that God is omnipotent and merciful , that Christ hath made satisfaction , or that the holy Ghost hath his power and effect , except we do apply the same benefits to us which are Gods elect . I beleeve therefore and confess one holy Church ; which ( as members of Jesus Christ the onely Head thereof ) consent in faith , hope and charity , using the gifts of God , whether they be temporal or spiritual , to the profit and furtherance of the same . Which Church is not seen to mans eye , but onely known to God : who of the lost sons of Adam , hath ordained some as vessels of wrath to damnation , and hath chosen others as vessels of his mercy to be saved ; the which in due time he calleth to integrity of life , and godly conversation , to make them a glorious Church in himself . But that Church which is visible and seen to the eye , hath three tokens and marks whereby it may be known . First , the word of God contained in the old and new Testament : Which as it is above the authority of the same Church , and onely sufficient to instruct us in all things concerning salvation ; so is it left for all degrees of men , to read and understand . For without this word , neither Church , Council , nor Decree can establish any point touching salvation . The second is the holy Sacraments , to wit , of Baptism , and the Lords Supper . Which Sacraments Christ hath left unto us as holy signs and leals of his promises . For as by Baptism once received , is signified , that we ( as well infants , as others of age and discretion ) being strangers from God by original sin , are received into his family and congregation , with full assurance , that although this root of sin lie hid in us , yet to the elect it shall not be imputed : so the Supper declareth , that God as a most provident Father , doth not onely feed our bodies , but also spiritually nourisheth our souls with the graces and benefits of Jesus Christ , which the Scripture calleth eating of his flesh , and drinking of his bloud . Neither must we in the administration of these Sacraments follow mans fantasie ; but as Christ himself hath ordained , so must they be ministred , and by such as by ordinary vocation are thereunto called . Therefore whosoever reserveth and worshippeth these Sacraments , or contrariwise contemneth them in time and place , procureth to himself damnation . The third mark of this Church is Ecclesiastical Discipline ; which standeth in admonition , and correction of faults . The final end whereof is excommunication by the consent of the Church determined , if the offender be obstinate . And besides this Ecclesiastical Discipline , I acknowledge to belong to this Church a politick magistrate , who ministreth to every man justice , defending the good , and punishing the evil ; to whom we must render honour and obedience in all things which are not contrary to the word of God . And as Moses , Ezechias , Josias , and other good rulers purged the Church of God from superstition and idolatry : so the defence of Christs Church appertaineth to Christian magistrates , against all idolaters and hereticks , as Papists , Anabaptists , with such like limbs of Antichrist , to root out all doctrine of devils and men ; as the mass , purgatory , limbus patrum , prayers to saints , and for the dead , free-will , distinction of meats , apparel and days , vows of single life , presence at idol-service , mans merits , with such like , which draw us from the society of Christs Church wherein standeth onely remission of sins , purchased by Christs bloud to all them that beleeve , whether they be Jews or Gentiles , and lead us to a vain confidence in creatures , and trust in our own imaginations . The punishment whereof although God oftentimes deferreth in this life , yet after the general resurrection , when our souls and bodies shall rise again to immortality , they shall be damned to unquenchable fire : and then we which have forsaken all mens wisdom to cleave unto Christ , shall hear the joyful voice , Come ye blessed of my Father , inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world ; and so shall go triumphing with him in body and soul to remain everlastingly in glory , where we shall see God face to face , and shall no more need to instruct one another ; we shall all know him from the highest to the lowest . To whom with the Son and the holy Ghost , be all praise , honour , and glory , now and ever . So be it ,

FINIS .

ATableforthewholeNumberofPsalms,andalsoinwhatleafyoumayfindeeveryofthem. Psalm . A Folio . 30 ALl laud and praise 7 49 All people 10 78 Attend my people 16 82 Amid the preass 17 100 All people that 20 B 81 BE light and glad 17 119 Blessed are they 24 128 Blessed art thou 27 134 Behold and have 27 142 Before the Lord 28 144 Blest be the Lord 28 D 83 DO not , O God . 17 E 127 EXcept the Lord 26 G 29 GIve to the Lord 7 37 Grudge not to see 8 48 Great is the Lord 10 54 God save me for 11 105 Give praises unto 21 107 Give thanks unto 22 148 Give laud unto 29 H 12 HElp , Lord , for 4 13 How long will 4 51 Have mercy on me 11 56 Have mercy , Lord , 12 67 Have mercy on us 13 73 How ever it be 15 84 How pleasant is 17 91 He that within 19 I 5 INcline thine ears 3 11 I trust in God 4 20 In trouble and 5 25 I lift my heart 6 34 I will give laud 7 39 I said , I will 9 40 I waited long 9 43 Judge and revenge 9 77 I with my voice 15 92 It is a thing 19 100 In God the Lord 20 101 I mercy will and 20 109 In speechless 23 116 I love the Lord 23 120 In trouble and in 26 121 I lift mine eyes 26 122 I did in heart 26 L 6 LOrd , in thy 3 16 Lord , keep 4 26 Lord , be my Judge 6 35 Lord , plead my 8 42 Like as the hart 9 68 Let God arise 13 72 Lord , give thy 14 86 Lord , bow thine 17 88 Lord God of 18 ●30 Lord , to thee 27 140 Lord , save me 28 143 Lord , hear my 28 M 23 MY shepherd is 6 45 My heart doth 10 62 My soul to God 13 71 My Lord my God , 14 103 My soul , give laud 20 104 My soul , praise the 21 146 My soul , praise thou 29 N 115 NOt unto us 23 124 Now Israel 26 O 3 O Lord , how are 3 4 O God that art 3 7 O Lord my God , 3 8 O God our Lord , 3 15 O Lord , within thy 4 17 O Lord , give eat 4 18 O God , my strength 5 21 O Lord , how joyful 5 22 O God my God , 5 31 O Lord , I put my 7 Psalm . Folio . 44 Our ears have heard 9 51 O Lord , consider 11 55 O God , give ear 12 60 O Lord , thou didst 12 63 O God my God , 13 64 O Lord , unto my 13 70 O God , to me 14 79 O God , the Gentiles 16 94 O Lord , thou dost 19 95 O come let us 19 98 O sing ye now 20 102 O hear my prayer 20 108 O God , my heart 22 117 O all ye national 24 118 O give ye thanks 24 123 O Lord that 26 129 Oft they ( now 27 131 O Lord , I am not 27 133 O how happy a thing 27 135 O praise the Lord , 27 136 O laud the Lord 27 139 O Lord , thou hast 28 141 O Lord , upon thee 28 P 38 PUt me not to 8 106 Praise ye the Lord 21 136 Praise ye the Lord , 27 147 Praise ye the Lord , 29 R 61 REgard , O Lord , 12 132 Remember Davids 27 S 59 SEnd aid and save me 12 69 Save me , O God , 14 96 Sing ye with praise 19 125 Such as in God 26 149 Sing ye unto 29 T 1 THe man is blest that hath 3 14 There is no God 4 19 The heavens and 5 23 The Lord is onely 6 24 The earth is all 6 27 The Lord is both 6 28 Thou art , O Lord , 6 32 The man is blest 7 36 The wicked with 8 41 The man is blest that careful 9 46 The Lord is our 10 50 The mighty God 10 50 The God of gods 11 53 The foolish man : 11 57 Take pity for thy 12 65 Thy praise alone : 13 76 To all that now in 15 80 Thou Herd that 16 85 Thou hast been 17 87 That city shall 18 89 To sing the mercies 18 90 Thou , Lord , hast been 18 93 The Lord as King doth 19 97 The Lord doth reign , 20 99 The Lord doth reign , 20 110 The Lord did say 23 112 The man is blest 23 125 Those that do put 26 138 Thee will I praise 28 145 Thee will I laud , 29 U 75 UNto thee , God , 15 W 2 WHy did the Gentiles 3 9 With heart and 3 10 What is the cause 4 52 Why dost thou , tyrant 11 74 Why art thou , Lord , 1● 111 With heart I do 23 114 When Israel by 23 126 When that the Lord 26 137 When as we sat 28 Y 33 YE righteous in 7 47 Ye people all with 10 53 Ye rulers that 12 66 Ye men on earth 13 113 Ye children which 23 150 Yeeld unto God 29

The●e ye shall have in the beginning of the psalms . VEni Creater Spiritus The humble suit of a sinner . Venite exulte●ius Te Deum laudamus The song of the three children . Penedictus Magnificat anima mea Nune dimittis Quicunque vult The lamentation of a sinner . The Pater noster The ten Commandments . The complaint of a sinner , These ye shall have after the end of the psalms . PRaise ye the Lord , ye Gentiles Behold now give good heed Attend my people The Lords prayer . The Creed . A prayer to the holy Ghost . Da pacem . O Lord , in thee is all my A Thanksgiving . Preserve us Lord . FINIS .