An essay towards the rendring the first thirty Psalms of David in metre (of the old version of Thomas Sternhold, and John Hopkins and others.) Less obnoxious to exceptions, than it hath been; by moderate alterations, and amendments. And published, as a specimen of the whole book, done after the same manner, now in the hands of the author, a Divine of the Church of England. Divine in the Church of England. This text is an enriched version of the TCP digital transcription B22577 of text R39498 in the English Short Title CatalogTextual changes and metadata enrichments aim at making the text more computationally tractable, easier to read, and suitable for network-based collaborative curation by amateur and professional end users from many walks of life. The text has been tokenized and linguistically annotated with MorphAdorner. The annotation includes standard spellings that support the display of a text in a standardized format that preserves archaic forms ('loveth', 'seekest'). Textual changes aim at restoring the text the author or stationer meant to publish. This text has not been fully proofread Approx. 87 KB of XML-encoded text transcribed from 33 1-bit group-IV TIFF page images. EarlyPrint Project Evanston,IL, Notre Dame, IN, St. Louis, MO 2018 B22577 Wing E3297A 99831064 99831064 187768 2240936258

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AN ESSAY TOWARDS The rendring the first Thirty Psalms of David IN METRE [ OF the Old Version of Thomas Sternhold , John Hopkins and Others . ]

LESS Obnoxious to Exceptions , than it hath been ; by Moderate Alterations , and Amendments .

And Published , as a Specimen of the Whole Book , done after the same manner , now in the Hands of the Author , a Divine of the Church of England .

LONDON , Printed for the Company of Stationers , MDCXCVIII .

AN Advertisement TO THE READER .

IN this Printed Essay , ( as well as the rest of the Book , remaining Unprinted ) the Author thinks fit hereby to inform the Reader , that he hath Governed himself by the measures following .

1. That in the whole , the old Rhythm , where tolerable , is generally kept : and where not tolerable , altered .

2. That obsolete Words are changed for such as now are used .

3. That in other places , where the Language is good , the Words are sometimes only transposed , either to render the Sense plainer , or the Verse smoother .

4. In Psalms commonly used , especially in the common Tunes , there is very little alteration made .

5. Where the Sense of the Old Metre varies from that of the New Translation of the Bible , it is reduced to it , and frequently , in such Cases , the Words of that Translation , are admitted , if th● Metre will bear it .

6. In some Psalms of ordinary use , there is a second Metre added , by only adding a word , or two in a line .

7. And in some Psalms , by that Addition , to the Old Metre of Eights and Sixes , the whole for varieties sake is adapted to a new Tune .

8. There are very few Psalms , ( scarcely a thir● part ) which , for all these alterations , continue not as they were in the Old Metre ; only some few Word changed ; according to the first and second Particular● before mentioned .

The Reasons inducing the Author to this Adventure , and some farther Particulars relating to this Corrected Version , are not here added : though they are ready ; because that would have made the 〈◊〉 of this Essay too large : and therefore ●he reserv●● them to accompany the entire Copy , if it be call●● for .

THE Psalms of David IN METRE .
Beatus vir . Psalm i. T. S. THE Man is blest , by ill advice To walk , who doth forbear : Nor stands with Sinners in their way ; Nor sits in scorners chair . But on the Lord 's most holy law Doth fix his chief delight : And it to study doth employ His thoughts both day and night . He shall be like the Tree , that grows to water-courses near : Which brings forth pleasant fruits , to fit the seasons of the year : Whose Leaf , through drought , doth never fall ; but flourish still , and stand : Ev'n so shall all things prosper well , which this man takes in hand . But such success , ungodly men shall miss in what they do : And prove like chaff , which from the earth winds scatter to and fro . Vain , therefore , are their hopes , to stand before God's bar upright : No sinners there , among the just , shall dare appear in sight . For God the righteous , in their way which now he owns , will crown : Whereas ungodly men in theirs , shall perish with his frown .
Psal. i. The same , to another Tune . THE man is blest , who walketh not As those advise , who wicked are ; Nor in the way of sinners stand : Nor sets himself in scorners Chair : But on the Law of God the Lord , Doth fix his soul 's entire delight : And it to study , doth employ His musing thoughts , both day and night . He shall be like the tree , that grows To constant water-courses near : Which duly brings forth pleasant fruit , At proper seasons of the year . Whose Leaf , through drought , doth never fall But fresh and green at all times stand ; Ev'n so shall all things prosper well , Which such a man doth take in hand . But like success ungodly men Shall ne'er obtain in what they do : But rather prove like chaff ; which , winds From th' earth do scatter to and fro . Vain , therefore are their hopes , to stand Before God's judgment-seat upright : Nor shall the sinners with the just , At his assize , appear in sight . For God , the righteous , in their way , Which now he owneth , then will crown : Whereas th' ungodly shall in theirs , For ever perish with his frown .
Quare fremuerunt . Psalm ii . T. S. WHY did the Gentiles tumults raise ? What rage did heat their brain ? Why did the Jewish people spend their thoughts on things so vain ? The Kings and Rulers of the earth conspire with one intent , Against the Lord , and Christ his son , by Him from heaven sent . " Let 's break the slavish chains , ( they say ) " which they on us do lay : " And from us , all the cords , with which " they curb us , cast away . But he that in the heavens dwells , their doings will deride : And make their feeble pride a scorn throughout his empire wide . Then shall the Lord , provok'd to wrath , no longer silent stay : But shall in sore displeasure , thus , to vex the rebels , say ; " In spite of all your plot , or act , " to cross my fixed will ; " Yet have I set my king upon " my Zion's holy hill .
PART ii . I will declare the Lord's decree , from whence my reign takes date : Thou art ( said he to me ) my son : this day I thee begat . " All people will I give to thee , mine heir , at thy request : " The utmost coasts of all the earth " by thee shall be possest . " And , crush'd by thee , thy foes like dirt , " shall under foot be trod : " Dissolv'd to dust , like potters sherds , " beneath thy iron rod. " Ye Kings , and Rulers , then , be wise , " and in your duty learn'd : " By whom all causes here are judg'd , " and right from wrong discern'd . " Take heed ye serve the Lord above , " possess'd with awful fear : And mix your joys with reverence , when " before him ye appear . " Unto his son your homage , with " all due devotion pay : " Lest through his anger , justly stirr'd , " ye perish from the way . " For if the smallest spark of wrath " once kindles in his brest ; " You soon will find , that only they " that trust in him , are blest .
Domine , quid ? Psalm iii. T. S. O Lord , how are my foes increas'd , which vex , and grieve me sore : Against me , whilst they rise ; and say , " God cannot him restore . But thou , O Lord , dost shield me , when I greatest dangers dread : My glory thou maintain'st , and do'st hold up my drooping head . With strained voice , unto the Lord I did devoutly cry : And he out of his holy hill , did hear me graciously . I laid me down , and quietly I slept ; and rose again : And found my self in safety ; for The Lord did me sustain , Whence , though ten thousand hem'd me in , I would not be afraid : No numbers should my courage quell , whilst God doth give me aid . Up , then , my God , and save me , when such dangers me befal ; Who when great foes against me gnasht their teeth , didst crush them all . Salvation wholly doth belong unto the Lord above : From whom , his people still partake the blest effects of love .
Cum invocarem . Psalm iv . O God , that art my righteousness , attend unto my cry : To whom , enlarg'd from great distress , I own my liberty . Like mercy then , again to me extend , in like distress : For I to thee , my proved friend , do humbly make address . O sons of men , how long will ye my glory thus despise ? Why wander ye in vanity , and follow after lies ? This know , that God , the godly man doth , as his treasure chuse : Me , therefore , when on him I call , he never will refuse . Then stand in awe , and sin no more : set ill designs apart ; Whiles calmly on your couches laid , you commune with your heart . Present to God the sacrifice of righteousness ; and stay Your souls with faith on him , the rock , that never can decay . The greater sort crave worldly goods , and riches have in chase : But shine upon us , Lord , do thou , with thine unclouded face . For thou , thereby , shalt make my heart more pleas'd by far , and glad ; Than theirs , who of their corn and wine , the great'st increase have had . Assur'd whereof , lie down will I , and take a quiet sleep : Whiles thou , who never slumb'rest , Lord , do'st me in safety keep .
Verba mea auribus . Psalm v. T. S. INcline thine ear unto my words ; my meditation mind : And let my Pray'r , ( my King , and God , ) with thee acceptance find . As thou my voice shalt hear betimes , so humbly I expect Thy early help ; whiles I to thee my early Pray'r direct . I fix on thee my waiting eyes , well knowing thou art one , Not pleas'd at all with wickedness , and ill with thee dwells none . And in thy sight , ungodly fools shall never stand , O Lord : All workers of iniquity who ever hast abhorr'd . Thou shalt to utter ruin bring all such , as utter lies : The bloody and deceitful man , the soul of God defies . But I thy house will visit , Lord , depending on thy grace : And reverendly worship thee , before thy holy place . Lord , lead me in thy righteousness ; For watchful are my foes : And th' holy way I ought to keep do thou to me disclose . For truth is far from what they say ; their hearts foul vices stain : Their throat is like an open grave , howe'er with tongues they feign . Lord , turn their plots against themselves , until destroy'd they be ; And crusht beneath their load of guilt , who rebels are to the● But make all those that trust in thee to shout for joy always : Let all that love thy holy name , give thee , their shield , the praise . For thou , thy favour wilt encrease toward the righteous still : And therewithal , as with a shield , defend him from all ill .
Domine , nè in furore . Psalm vi . T. S. O Lord , in wrath rebuke me not , when sin it sets on fire : Nor in thy fury chasten me , I humbly thee desire . For I am weak : O , therefore , Lord , in mercy me forbear ; And heal me ; for my very bones within me crushed are . My soul is troubled very sore , and vexed veh'mently : But Lord , how long wilt thou delay to cure my malady ? O turn thee to thy wonted grace ; my down-cast soul up take : And save me , not for my deserts , but for thy mercies sake . For none that lie among the dead , of thee remembrance have : And who shall give thee thanks , O God , within the silent grave ? So grievous is my daily moan , as makes me wondrous faint : And all night long , my bed doth swim in tears without restraint . My sight is dim , and waxes old , with anguish of my heart : Because my deadly foes do still new plots against me start . But now , away from me , all ye that work iniquity : For now , the Lord hath heard the voice of my complaint and cry . He heard the earnest pray'r , whereby I eas'd my troubl'd heart : And will me hear again , when I new griefs to him impart . My foes , which long have vexed me , put still , O Lord , to shame : And make them , with defeatment vext , turn back the way they came .
Psalm vi . The same in another Metre . O Lord , in wrath rebuke me not , I prostrate at thy feet , desire : Nor in thy fury chasten me , Which I by sin have set on fire . My weakness pleads for pity , Lord : In tender mercy me forbear : And heal me ; for my very bones Within me , sorely vexed are . My soul is also troubled sore , And vexed very grievously : But Lord , how long wilt thou delay , To cure my woeful malady ? Lord , turn thee to thy wonted grace , And my dejected soul up take : O save me , not for my deserts ; But for thy tender mercies sake . For none that lie forlorn among The dead , of thee remembrance have : And who shall give thee thanks , within The lodgings of the silent grave ? So grievous is my moan by day , That I therewith am wondrous faint : And all the night , I swim my bed In tears , which back my sad complaint . My sight is dim , and waxed old , Continual grief hath spent it so : Whiles they that are my deadly foes , Still plot , my life to overthrow . But now , away from me , all ye Vile workers of iniquity : Because the Lord hath heard the voice Of my complaint , and bitter cry . He heard the earnest pray'r , wherein I eas'd the troubles of my heart : And so will do again , when I My griess to him again impart . The foes , which long have vexed me , Confound , thou Lord , and put to shame : Till they , with sore defeatment vext , Turn backward , faster than they came .
Domine , Deus mi. Psalm vii . T. S. O Lord , my God , I cast my self with confidence on thee : From those who closely me pursue , save , and deliver me . Lest , Lion-like , my mighty foe in pieces small me rend : Whiles none appears to succour me , that can my life defend . O Lord my God , if I have done the thing that is not right : Or , of the crime they charge on me , be guilty in thy sight . If with my friend I brake the band of peace , by treachery : ( Yea , rather , spar'd I his , that sought my life injuriously ; ) Then let the foe pursue my soul , and spill , with anger just , My life upon the earth ; and lay mine honour in the dust . Arise O Lord , with juster wrath , mine enemies to restrain : And judg me by thy righteous laws , who wrong from men sustain . Great numbers , then , shall come to thee , and croud about thy throne : Ascend it , Lord , and for their sakes , thence make thy Justice known . And since thou art of all men Judg ; pronounce concerning me , According to my righteousness , and mine integrity .
PART ii . Lord , cease the rage of wicked men ; the just support , and guide : For by the righteous God , the hearts and reins of men are try'd . I own my help to come of God , who ever taketh part With all such , to preserve them safe , as upright are in heart . The just man , and the wicked both , the righteous Judg doth try : But ev'ry day , his wrath against the wicked , boyleth high . If warned , he will not repent , God whets his sword to smite : And bends his bow , the obstinate and hard'ned heart to hit . For execution he prepares his arrows , sharp , and keen ; To pierce them through , that persecute his Jewels , holy men . My foe with plots doth travel , in his wicked head forecast : But of the mischief there conceiv'd , lo , nothing comes at last . He dig'd a ditch , and delv'd it deep , in hope to hurt his Brother : But fell himself , into the pit , prepared for another . Thus wrong recoiling , hurts the man , From whom it did proceed : And all the mischief he contriv'd , shall crush its plotters head . I therefore will give thanks to God , that judgeth righteously : And with my Song extol the name of him that is most high .
Domine Deus noster . Psal. viii . T. S. O Lord , our Lord , how excellent thy Name is ev'ry where ! For thou thy glorious Throne hast set above the heavens clear . Ev'n by the mouths of sucking babes , thou shalt confound thy foes : For thou thy mighty power , in their weakness can'st disclose . When I behold the heavens , fram'd By thine almighty hand ; And view the moon , and all the stars , in order as they stand : Lord , think I , what is man , of him that thou dost take such care ? Or what his issue , that to them so kind thy visits are ? For thou hast made him little less then angels in degree : With glory great , and dignity his head is crown'd by thee . Thou hast prefer'd him to be Lord of all thy works of wonder : And at his feet laid all below , that he should keep them under . Tame flocks , and herds , and beasts that in wild desarts live by prey : With fowls of th' air , and fish , that make in pathless seas their way . O Lord , our Lord , how excellent thy works are ev'ry where ? Most glorious in them doth thy name through all the earth appear .
Psalm viii . The same in a different Metre . O Lord , our Lord , how excellent Thy name on earth is ev'ry where Yea , thou hast set thy glorious throne Far higher than the heavens clear . Ev'n by the mouths of sucking babes Thou canst , and wilt confound thy foes : Who wonted art thy mighty strength In feeblest creatures to disclose . When I behold the heavens , which Are fram'd by thy almighty hand ; And view the moon , and all the stars , Where they by thee disposed , stand . Lord , think I , what is man , of him That thou dost take such tender care ? Or , what 's his issue , that to them So very kind thy Visits are ? For thou hast made him little less Then heav'nly angels in degree : And on his head , a glorious crown Bestowed is , O Lord , by thee . Thou hast prefer'd him to be Lord On earth , of all thy works of wonder : And at his feet laid all things there , With ample pow'r to keep them under . Tame flocks , and herds , and beasts , which i● Wild desarts live by daily prey : With fowls of th' air , and fish , which make themselves in pathless seas a way . O Lord , our Lord , how excellent Thy works proclaim thee ev'ry where ! Through all the earth , they make thy name Most glorious , like thy self , appear .
Confitebor tibi Domine . Psal. ix . T. S. WIth heart entire , and mouth , O Lord I will proclaim thy praise : And publish all thy wondrous works , thy glorious fame to raise . I will exceedingly rejovce in thee , O God most high : And tune my voice , thy name to praise , in cheerful melody . Because my foes are driven back , and put to shameful flight : They fell down flat , and were destroy'd , before thy presence bright . My right maintained was by thee , by whom my cause was try'd : Who justly from thy royal throne , gav'st sentence on my side . Thou didst rebuke the Heathens so , the wicked so confound ; That where they liv'd , their memory for ever shall be drown'd . Proud foe , that hast with quick dispatch so many towns destroy'd : And hast their names with them defac'd ; yet be not overjoy'd : But know , when thou hast done thy worst , the Lord will ever reign : And from his royal judgment-seat , the righteous cause maintain . With justice he will judg the world , which tyrants sway with might : And with impartial equity , give all therein their right . Protector of the poor he is , when wrongfully opprest : And will to them a refuge be , when e'r they are distrest . Whence , all that know thy name , on thee , shall boldly , Lord , rely : For thou forsakest none , that seek thee in sincerity .
PART ii . Sing praising songs unto the Lord , that dwells on Zion hill : And publishing his glorious deeds , the ears of all men fill . When e'r he makes a search for blood of men unjustly slain ; The murd'rers guilt , and suff'rers cries , in mind he will retain . In mercy , Lord , the troubles mind which I from foes sustain : ( For from the gates of death hast thou oft rais'd me up again : ) In Zion that I may set forth Thy praise , with thankful voice : And that in thy salvation , Lord , my soul may still rejoyce . The heathens are sunk down into the pit , themselves prepar'd : And in the net they set for me , Their own feet fast are snar'd . The judgments which he executes , make God , their Author , known : When , tangled in the snare he laid , the wicked is o'rthrown . The wicked shall , by God condemn'd , be turned into hell : That doleful place , where ev'ry one that God forgets , shall dwell . For surely , God will not forget the poor , when they complain : Nor shall the needy always look for help of him , in vain . O Lord , arise , lest men prevail , by means of worldly might : And let thy heath'nish foes receive their judgment in thy sight . Lord , shoot thy terrour , fear , and dread , into their hearts ; and then They will themselves mistaken own , who went for more than men .
Ut quid , Domine ? Psal. x. T. S. WHat is the cause , why thou , O Lord , Stand'st now so far from thine ? Not suff'ring , in our troubles great , thy face on us to shine ? Proud persecutors hunt the poor , ev'n as themselves desire : Lord , take them in the plots , which they to execute , conspire . For in his projects wisht success the wicked takes delight : And doth oppressing worldlings bless whom God doth loath , and slight . Religion he disowns , and looks . with scornful eyes thereon ; Nor ever thinks of pow'r divine ; yea , rather thinks there 's none . His ways still grievous are ; nor do thy judgments him affect , They 're much too high ; and on his foes with scorn he doth reflect . " Tush ( says he in his heart , ) I dread " no threaten'd future change : " That such should e'er befal me , seems " to me absurdly strange . His mouth is full of cursings ; meant to hide deceit and guile : His imprecating tongue conceals designs most base , and vile . He lurking , lies in coverts close , to slay the innocent : Against the poor , that passeth by , his wrathful eyes are bent . There , slily lays he wait , as doth the lion in his den ; From whence in his deceitful net , he seiseth simple men . With treach'rous craft and subtilty , he croucheth by the way : Till poor men , overmatch'd by strength , become his easie prey .
PART . II. " Truth , God forgetful is ( saith he ) " I therefore may be bold : " His countenance is turn'd aside ; " he doth it not behold . Arise , O Lord , our God ; on whom the poor man's hope doth rest : And lift thy hand , to shew thou mind'st men wrongfully opprest . Why should the wicked , God contemn ? Lord , dost thou not abhor it ? Whiles , acting at this rate , they say " in heart , thou car'st not for it : But thou , that seest their doings , wilt all spiteful wrongs requite : For friendless men , and orphans , do themselves to thee commit . Of wicked and malicious men , break thou the arm therefore : Search out , and punish all their crimes , until thou find no more . The Lord shall reign for evermore , upon his glorious throne ! Expelling from his chosen land , the heathens every one . Thou knowest , Lord , the sad complaints , the poor to thee prefer : Whose hearts thou wilt prepare to pray , and cause thine ear to hear . To judge th' oppressed fatherless , and help them to their right : That they no more be trampled on , by men of worldly might .
In Domino confido . Psalm xi . T. S. IN God the Lord I trust : how then say ye unto my soul , " Fly hence for shelter to your hill , " swift as the winged foul : " For lo , the wicked bend their bow , " and arm it with a dart ; " To shoot in secret at the man , " that upright is in heart . " Since then , all other hopes to scape , " are thus reduc'd to nought : " By what , but slight alone , secure , " can righteous men be thought ? But God that in his temple is below , and hath on high Above the heav'ns , his glorious seat of royal majesty ; From thence , to mark what 's done on earth , doth still apply his mind : And searcheth out with watchful eye , the manners of mankind : And with a friendly count'nance , thence the tried just man views : But from his soul the wicked hates , who violence doth use : And will on such men cast down snares , as thick as driven rain ; Fire , brimstone , and an horrid storm ; all mixt , to give them pain . And learn men , that the righteous God doth righteousness embrace : And surely will to upright men unveil his pleased face .
Salvum me fac . Psalm xii . T. S. HElp , Lord ; for good and godly men grow thinner ev'ry day : And such as faithful are , do still in numbers much decay . When neighbour doth with neighbour talk , their words no weight do bear : With flatt'ring tongues , and double hearts , each other they ensnare . But when false tongues thro' flatt'ring lips , ( to bring designs about ) Take pride to cheat with pleasing words , the Lord will root them out . Because they say , " We will prevail ; " our tongues shall us extol : " Our own they are , to serve our ends ; " what , Lord , shall us control ? But for the great complaint , and cry , of poor men sore opprest , " Now , saith the Lord , will I arise , " and them restore to rest . God's word is like to silver pure , within the furnace try'd : Which hath no less than seven times in fire been purify'd .
Psalm xiii . 'T is past all doubt , that thou , O Lord , wilt keep thy promise then : And save the righteous evermore , from such perfidious men : Of whom this wicked world is full ; where vice is uncontroll'd : Whiles those that vilest are therein most highly are extoll'd .
Usque quo Domine . Psalm xiii . T. S. HOW long wilt thou forget me , Lord , whiles I thy grace implore ! How long is 't , 'ere thy face on me will shine , as heretofore ? How long , with careful thoughts shall I in mind tormented be ? How long shall my prevailing foe thus triumph over me ? Behold me now , my Lord , and God , and heed my just request : Mine eyes enlighten , lest I sleep , like one by death possest . Lest my successful enemy say , " behold , I still prevail : And those that hate , and vex my soul , rejoice , to see me quail . But from thy goodness often try'd , my hope shall never start : And in thy saving help obtain'd , right glad shall be my heart . Then cheerful songs , unto the Lord I gratefully will sing : Because his bounty hath from me withheld no needful thing .
Dixit insipiens . Psalm xiv . T. S. THat fools deny a God ; is by their actions understood : For lives corrupt , and vile , they lead ; and none doth any good . The Lord beheld from heav'n above , degenerate mankind : And saw not one of them , that sought in earnest , God to find . What filthy ways they took , the stench of loathsome crimes made known : None ; no , not one there was , by whom the least good deed was done . " Can men of reason thus , ( said he ) " in judgment be mis-led , " To slight God's worship ; and to eat " my people up , like bread . Thus dar'd they heav'n ; where suddenly great fear did them befal : For soon they found , that with the just God dwells , to help them all . This think on , ye , whose scoffs have put the pious poor to shame : Who wisely chose to fly to God , and call upon his name . But when , O when , will God the word , on which we trust , fulfil : And safety send to Israel from Zion's holy Hill ? Which , when it comes to rescue us , opprest with bondage sad ; All sons of Jacob shall rejoice , and Israel be glad .
Domine , quis ? Psalm xv . T. S. WIthin thy Tabernacle , Lord , Who shall inhabit still ? Or whom wilt thou receive , to dwell upon thy holy hill ? The man whose life is uncorrupt ; whose works are just , and streight : Who speaketh truth , and in his heart doth harbour no deceit : Wrongs no man ; nor by sland'rous Tongue blasts any persons name : Nor willingly false tales receives , which may impair his fame : Who vile , and vicious livers , doth as such deserve , contemn : But where he sees men fearing God , He greatly honours them . His oath , and all his Promises , who keepeth faithfully ; Although his bargain such do prove , that lose he must thereby . That shuns oppressing usury to take for money lent : Who never will for bribes be bought , to wrong the innocent . The man that by these measures lives ; ( with God's dear favour blest ) : From fear of evil , safe , on him , may now , and ever , rest .
Psalm xv . To another Tune . WIthin thy Tabernacle , who Shall sojourn , Lord , with thy good will ? Or , whom wilt thou admit , to fix His dwelling on thy holy hill ? Ev'n him , whose life is uncorrupt ; Whose works are strictly just , and streight Who speaketh truth : and in his heart Doth harbour no conceal'd deceit . Wrongs no man : nor by sland'rous tongue Doth injure any person's name ; Nor willingly false tales receives , Which wrongfully impair his fame : Who vile , and vicious persons doth As justly they deserve , contemn : But , where he sees men fearing God ; Though mean , he greatly honours them . His oath , and all his promises , Who keeps with all men faithfully ; Although he find his bargain such , That he is like to lose thereby : Who shuns exacting usury , Where money should be freely lent : Who never will with bribes be bought , To wrong a person innocent . The man that by these measures lives , ( With God's peculiar favour blest , ) From fear of threaten'd dangers , may , Upon him now , and ever rest .
Exaudi Domine . Psalm xvi . T. S. LOrd , keep me ; for I trust in thee . Soul , thou to God hast said , " Thou , Lord , art mine ; my all is thine , " By vow to thee conveigh'd . " 3 Which , since thou need'st it not , I 'll pay " thy Saints that here do dwell ; " Whom I entirely love , because " in vertue they excell . " 4 And wish all woes on them may fall , " that Idol-gods adore , " Whos 's bloody off'rings I disclaim , " And do their names abhor . The Lord alone the portion is of my inheritance : Thou fill'st my cup , and what thou giv'st , preserv'st from all mischance . The place , wherein my lot is fall'n , in beauty doth excell : And th' heritage thereby assign'd to me , doth please me well ; I bless the Lord , whose counsel made me understand aright : By means whereof , my secret thoughts do teach me ev'ry night . I God have set before me still ; and trust him with my all : For whiles he stands at my right hand , no ill can me befall . A thought , which fills my heart , and tongue with gladness while I live : And will unto my dying flesh , an hopeful prospect give . For surely , my departed soul , in hell thou wilt not leave : Nor quit the body of thy Saint , corruption to perceive : But lead them both thou wilt to life ; where boundless joys before Thy presence dwell ; and pleasures at thy right hand evermore .
Exaudi Domine . Psal. xvii . T. S. O Lord , give ear , when justly I in straits to thee complain : And hear the pray'r which comes to thee , from lips that do not fain . And let the judgment of my cause proceed from none , but thee : Wherein , as by impartial view , thou find'st it , sentence me . Oft thou my heart hast search'd by night , yet there no ill didst find : And I resolve , my tongue shall ne'r misrepresent my mind . From all the works likewise of men that are preversly ill : And out of their destructive paths , thy word hath kept me still . And still do thou my goings in thy holy paths preserve : That from the track I ought to keep , my footsteps never swerve . I oft have call'd on thee , in hope thou would'st me hear , and aid : Blast not that hope : but bend thine ear to what my lips have said . O thou , whose right hand from their foes saves all that trust in thee ; That hand in kindness now extend ; And wonders do for me . And keep me , Lord , as men do keep the apple of their eye : That under covert of thy wings , in safety I may lie .
PART ii . From wicked mens assaults me save , who daily we annoy : And from my foes surrounding me , who would my life destroy : Who wallow in their worldly wealth , as beasts are wont , when fat : And use their mouths , with daring pride , to speak , they care not what . To hunt us to destruction , they our paths have compast round : And fixt , to spy our footsteps there , their eyes upon the ground . They act the lion , when his prey he eagerly doth chase : And sometimes lurk , as doth his whelp , in some concealed place . Arise , in haste , prevent my foe , and cast him down , O Lord : And save me from the wicked , whom thou usest as thy sword : From men by th' hand of whom ( provok'd ) thou good men put'st to grief : From worldly men , whose portion is confined to this life . Whose bellies from thy stores thou fill'st , according to their mind : Nor want they heirs , t' inherit what their fathers leave behind . But with a conscience clear , behold thy count'nance here , I will : And shall , when wak'd from death , of thy full vision take my fill .
Diligam te , Domine . Psal. xviii . T. S. O Lord , my strength , I still am bound to love thee heartily : Who art my rock , and fortress strong , in my necessity . My God , my Fort , in which I hope secure defence to have : My shield , my tower built on high ; the Horn that doth me save . When on the Lord I call , and give to him deserved praise : I shall be safe from all the force , mine enemies can raise . The pangs of death did compass me ; and great my dangers were : Whiles wicked men , like swelling waves , did put me still in fear . The strong , and twisted cords of hell , were round about me set : And me , at unawares , to catch , was spred a deadly net : When thus beset with pain , and grief , I pray'd to God for grace . My cry before him came ; which he heard from his holy place . His wrath with power armed , then , did make the earth to quake : Yea , at their deep foundations , forc'd the mighty hills to shake . Forth from his nostrils went a smoke , and from his mouth a flame ; So fiercely hot , that all it toucht , as burning coals became .
PART ii . When God descended from above , he bow'd the heavens high : And underneath his feet , o'rspred with darkness was the sky . His steed , a glorious Cherub was , whereon he rode in haste : And swift , as mounted on the wings of all the winds , he past . With darkness compass'd , he in it , did his pavillion place : With waters black , in stormy clouds environed he was . But soon the brightness of his face did make the clouds retire : Which breaking , hail-stones thence were shot , and glowing coals of fire . From heaven , in the frightful voice of thunder , th' Highest spake : And hail-stones from the shatter'd cloud with fire-coals mixed , brake . These fiery darts , and thunder-bolts , his foes discomfited : His light'nings made them fly apace ; and shew'd , which way they fled . Thy nostrils breath , Lord , chas'd the flouds , that seen their bosoms were : Yea , th' earths foundations bare were laid , at thy rebuke severe . Thus from above , the Lord sent down to fetch me from below : And rescue me , whom waters great were ready t' overflow . He sav'd me from my foes , lest I into their hands should fall : Ev'n mighty foes , by much too strong for me to deal withall . They set upon me unawares half-dead , before , with grief : But seasonably , then the Lord Appear'd for my relief .
PART iii. From caves , and desarts , where I hid my self , did God me free : And gave me larger room , because he took delight in me . He knew me righteous , and as such , he had to me regard : And to the cleanness of my hands , proportion'd his reward . Because in his prescribed ways , with constant care I trod : And have not , as the wicked doth , departed from my God ; But always did before mine eyes , his righteous judgments lay : Nor ever did , as rules too strict , his statutes put away . I also did my uprightness Clear up before his face : And shun'd that sin , to which , in my sad straits I tempted was . The Lord did therefore righteously my righteous deeds requite : To suit the cleanness of my hands , Appearing in his sight . For thou , to men that mercy shew , wilt shew thy mercy too : And with the upright , as becomes an upright friend , wilt do . Thy love to purity , the pure Shall by experience know : But those that strive with thee , shall find thee much too strong a foe . For thou wilt save the humble , when they under trouble lie : And soon bring down the looks of those that have a lofty eye . My lamp , when kindled at thy flame , shall burn exceeding bright : And when my way is dark , the Lord my God , shall make it light . For through thy help , an host , by me discomfited , did fall : And God assisting , I o'rleapt with ease , the highest wall . The way of God most perfect is ; his word is throughly try'd : A sure defence he is , to such who in his faith abide .
PART iv . Who is a God , except the Lord ? besides him there is none . And who a rock , which , like our God , men may depend upon ? 'T is he that girded me with strength , to grapple with my foes : And in the way which perfect is , my feet he doth dispose . He makes my feet like those of hinds , exceeding swift of pace : And helps me steepest hills to climb , my foes from thence to chase . To handle weapons well in fight , Thou learn'st my hands the skill : And giv'st my arms the strength , to break with ease , a bow of steel . Thou gav'st me thy salvations shield , To guard me , when beset : Thy right hand held me up , and thy great kindness made me great . The ground my feet did traverse , thou mad'st large for me , and wide : In slippery places oft they stood , and yet they did not slide . I did pursue , and overtake the foes that me annoy'd : And did not from the chase return , until they were destroy'd . Great numbers in the field did fall , I wounded them so sore : Beneath my feet , they wounded fell , and rose not any more . Thou girded'st me with strength to fight , in such successful wise : As made them all to me to bow , that did against me rise . The necks of those that fought with me , are subject to my yoke . So fully I the armed force of all that hate me , broke . They cry'd for help ; but none appear'd that would , or could relieve : Yea , to the Lord they cry'd : but he did them no answer give . Like dust dispers'd before the wind , They never more could meet : Cast out and trod upon they were , as dirt in ev'ry street .
PART v. Thou quell'st my peoples strifes : to make me King , they all agreed : Yea , over heathens , quite unknown to me , thou mad'st me Head . There needs no more , to make them bow , then th' hearing of my name : Though many , much against their wills , its awe doth only tame . Who , though they yet stand off , in time shall lose their courage quite . And fearful in their holds , for peace shall them agree to slight . I therefore bless the living Lord , who merits all my praise : My rock , my God that saveth me , my grateful song shall raise . Whose vengeance hath pursu'd my foes until destroy'd they be : And by his influence , subdu'd my people are to me . He from my foes delivereth me : thou curbd'st them as they rose : Nor sufferedst , Lord , my life to be at violent Saul's dispose . These favours great , I ever , Lord , with thanks acknowledg shall : And sing this song to praise thy name , before the Gentiles all . " God , who by wonders saves him , doth , " and still will shew more grace " To David , his Anointed ; and " to all his future race .
Coeli enarrunt . Psalm xix . T.S. THE Heav'ns and Firmament above . God's glories do declare : The works of Pow'r omnipotent , in them conspicuous are . Those glorious works of God , each day presents in various dress : And ev'ry night such sights repeats , as do his skill express . In all mens diff'ring languages , the fame of them is heard . To earth's most distant coasts , thereby God's knowledge is conferr'd ; He built , and furnish'd , for the sun , in them a tiring room : Who thence , as from his chamber doth a bridegroom trimm'd , doth come . And like a strong-limb'd racer looks , who hoping for a prize , Before his course begins , doth view the race with cheerful eyes . Thence thro' the Sky's wide compass , he bright beams abroad doth shoot : And nothing from his piercing heat is hid , the world throughout .
PART ii . Most perfect is the law of God : his testimony sure ; It Souls converts ; and wisdom true gives , simple men to cure . The righteous statutes of the Lord , fill hearts with joys refin'd : Pure his commandment is ; and clears mine eyes , by nature blind . God's fear is clean , and makes the soul from spots for ever free : His judgments altogether true , and strictly righteous be . Much more to be desir'd than gold ; much gold , without allay : Ev'n honey dropping from the combes , is not so sweet as they . By them thy servant is forewarn'd his duty to regard : Which those that do perform , are sure to gain a great reward . But , Lord , what man the errours knows to which expos'd he lies ? O cleanse me then , from secret sins , which 'scape my searching eyes . And keep me , that presumptuous sins prevail not over me : So shall I upright stand ; and from the great transgression free . Accept the words I utter , and good thoughts conceiv'd in heart , To praise thee , who my rock of strength , and my Redeemer art .
Psalm xix . In another Metre . THE Heav'ns and Firmament above , God's glories wondrously declare : The works of his Almighty Hand In them , to all conspicuous are . Those glorious works of God , each day . Presents to view in various dress : And ev'ry night repeats anew Those Prospects , which his skill express . In all the diff'ring languages Men speak , the fame of them is heard . To all the distant coasts of earth , God's knowledge thus is still confer'd . He built , and furnish'd for the sun , In them a glorious tiring room : Who thence , as from his chamber doth A bridegroom richly trimm'd , doth come . And like a strong-limb'd racer , looks ; Who , full of hopes to win the prize Before his course begins , beholds The race in view , with cheerful eyes . Thence , thro' the skies wide compass , he His beams disperseth round about : And nothing from his piercing heat Is hidden all the world throughout .
PART II. Most perfect is the law of God ; His testimony ever sure : Converting souls , and making wise The simple , past all other cure . The statutes of the Lord are just , And fill the heart with joys refin'd : The Lord's commandment's pure ; its light Enlightens eyes , by nature blind . God's fear is clean ; its cleansing pow'r Doth souls from spots for ever free : His judgments most compleatly true ; And righteous altogether be . Much more desirable than Gold : Yea , much refined gold they are : The honey dropping from the combs , In sweetness they excel by far . By them , thy servant is forewarn'd , Himself from sins assaults to guard : And where they are observed well , Th' observers meet with great reward . But , Lord , what man the errors knows To which we here obnoxious lye ! O cleanse me then from faults conceal'd , Which , tho' I search , I can't espy . But chiefly , let presumptuous sins Get no dominion over me : So upright I , and innocent , Shall from the great transgression be . Accept the words I utter , and The thoughts my heart doth muse upon , Do , Lord , who both my rock of strength , And my Redeemer art alone .
Exaudiat te Dominus . Psalm xx . T.S. IN trouble , and distress , the Lord thy heart's requests fulfil ; And may the name of Jacob's God , O King , defend thee still : Vouchsafe thee from his holy place help suited to thy needs : And out of Zion strengthen thee to do illustrious deeds : Remembring all the sacrifice , which thou to him hast done : And th' off'ring which thou mak'st by fire , look graciously upon . According to thy heart's desire , his bounty answer thee : Let what in Council thou decreest , by him performed be . Rejoiced , when thou sav'st us , we our banners will display : In God's great Name : but under thee , For whose success we 'll pray . I know the Lord , with his right hand , will his anointed save . And give therewith , when need requires again , the help he gave . In charriots some put confidence , and some in horses trust : But we remember God , our Lord who to his word is just . Their fall our faith forsees ; whiles we by God assisted , rise . Still save us Lord : and let our king , we pray thee , hear our cries .
Psalm xx . To another Tune . IN trouble , and adversity , The Lord thy just requests fulfil : And may the name of Jacob's God , Dear sov'reign thee defend from ill : Vouchsafe thee , from his holy place , The help proportion'd to thy needs : And out of Zion strengthen thee , To bring to pass illustrious deeds . Rememb'ring all the sacrifice , By thee to him devoutly done : And th' off'ring which thou mak'st by fire , May He with favour look upon . According to thy hearts desire , His richest bounties answer thee : And what in council thou decreest , May it by him performed be . Rejoiced , when thou sav'st us , we Our banners will again display In God's great name ; led on by thee , For whose success we still do pray . Now , know I , God , with wonted grace , Again will his anointed save : And give from heaven with the same Right hand , to him , the help he gave . In charriots some put confidence : And some in strength of horses trust : But we remember God our Lord , Who ever to his word is just . Their fall our faith foresees , while we By God , who lifts us up , do rise : Still save us , Lord , do thou ; and cause Our king to hear our righteous cries .
Domine , in virtute . Psal. xxi . T.S. O Lord , how joyful is the king , when arm'd with strength from thee ! How heartily doth he rejoice , thereby secur'd to be ! For thou hast given him whate'er it was he did desire : Of all his lips did ask , to him thou mad'st a grant entire . Thou do'st prevent him with thy gifts , and blessings manifold : And on his royal head dost set a crown of purest gold . He humbly asked life of thee , and it thou did'st secure : Annexing to it , length of days , for ever to endure . Great is his glory , through thy help , who gav'st him saving aid : Great honour , and great majesty , thou hast upon him laid . Thou gav'st him all felicity , secur'd from all decays : And with thy cheerful countenance , great joys in him did'st raise .
PART ii . Because the King doth firmly trust in God , he shall prevail : And through his grace that reigns on high , preserv'd , he shall not quail . Thy hand , O king , shall find , and seize , all such as thee withstand : Both find them out , and punish them , shalt thou with thy right hand . Thou shalt destroy them when thy wrath doth like an oven fume : Yea , God's fierce wrath conjoin'd with thine , shall wholly them consume . And thou shalt make from off the earth their issue to decrease : Till from among the sons of men their seed do wholly cease . Because against thee mischiefs great in thought they did project : But fail'd at last for want of pow'r , what they design'd t' effect . Whom thou , before thee , as a mark to shooot at , Lord , shalt place : And from thy charged bow-string , aim directly at their face , Be thou exalted , Lord , with strength such as to thee belongs : And we thy pow'r will magnifie , in our triumphant songs .
Deus , Deus mius . Psal. xxii . T.S. MY God , my God , for what by thee forsaken thus am I ? Why help'st thou not , when I to thee with sad complaints do cry ? To thee , my God , ev'n all day long I earnestly do call : Nor cease I all the night ; and yet thou hear'st me not at all . Yet thou art holy still ; and in thy holy place do'st dwell : Where thou art daily entertain'd with praise from Israel . To thee , our Fathers old , with faith in dangers did repair . And as they fixt their trust in thee , by thee they saved were . They were deliver'd always , when they called on thy name : Nor was the faith they had in thee , e'er put by thee to shame . But I , poor I , am now become more like a worm than man : An out-cast , whom the people scorn , with all the spite they can . All they that see me , do on me reproach with laughter lay : They wag their heads ; and shooting out their scornful lips , they say , " This man did trust in God , that he " wou'd save him of his love : " But let him now deliver him , " if he his cause approve . But from my mother's womb was I by thee , O Lord , releast : And had no other hope , but thee , when sucking on her breast . On thee , my guardian , from my birth , my parents me bestow'd : And even from that infant state , thou hast been still my God .
PART . ii . Lord , do not now depart from me , beset with bitter grief : For I have none but thee , from whom I may expect relief . For many Bulls surrounding , make at me , with armed head : Bulls wanton-fat , as if they had in Bashan's fields been fed . With bellowing mouths they gape on me , as if they would me slay : Much like the roaring lion , when he ravens for his prey . My sp'rits are spent ; like water spilt , my bones asunder start : Like wax dissolv'd by melting heat , within me is my heart . Dry'd , like a potsherd , is my strength ; my scorched tongue cleaves fast Unto my jaws : so near me brought to brink of death thou hast . The wicked did ( like dogs to tear a carcass ) me beset : And with a barb'rous cruelty , they pierc'd my hands and feet . The torture stretch'd me so , that I might all my bones have told : Yet , pitiless , with staring eyes my torments they behold . They strip me naked , and divide my clothes among them all : And for my coat they cast the lot , to whom it whole shou'd fall . I pray thee therefore , be not far when thus thy help I need : But thou , O Lord , my strength , assist my fainting soul with speed . To guard me from the cruel sword , employ , O Lord , thy pow'r : And save my precious soul , lest it the teeth of dogs devour . From lions mouths me save , that else will me to pieces shiver : For thou from th' horns of Unicorn , didst hear me , and deliver . Then I before my brethren all , thy mercies will proclaim : And where thy Church assembled is , will magnifie thy name .
PART iii. Let all that do his fear profess , sing praises to the Lord : Extoll'd by Jacob's seed be he , by Israel ador'd . For he th' afflicted ne'r despis'd ; nor ever turn'd awry His countenance , when he did call ; but hearkn'd to his cry . Amidst the congregation great , I therefore will proclaim Thy praise , and pay my vows in sight of those that fear thy name : The meek shall eat their fill , of those vow'd off'rings which I give : And you that seek , shall praise the Lord ; and blest for ever live . The coasts of all the earth shall turn to God , and seek his grace : And heathen kindreds , worshipping , shall fall before his face . The Lord , as universal King , the earth throughout shall reign : And over all the nations , he the Sov'raignty shall gain . Yea , all , whom earths rich fatness feeds , shall likewise tast of his : And eating , thankfully adore him , th' Author of their bliss . And such as wallow in the dust , by poverty laid low , Shall own their souls by him do live , and humbly to him bow . Whose seed shall serve him , while the world 's successive ages last : Whom God shall count his own , when once by his Adoption grac'd : Each age , declaring to the next that comes , his righteousness : So th' earth , by new births stockt , shall still this work of his confess .
Dominus regit . Psalm xxiii . W. W. THe Lord my heav'nly shepherd is ; Whose pastures to the full me feed : I cannot then want any thing , Whereof my soul doth stand in need . He doth me fold in sheep-coats safe , Which to the tender grass are nigh : Whence , fed , he drives me to the streams Of pleasant waters , running by . And when I feel my self diseas'd , With med'cines sound he doth me make ; And keeps me so , in righteous paths Me leading , for his own names sake . Whence , though my walks be near the do●● Of death , yet will I fear no ill : Sith thou art with me ; and thy rod , And shepherds staff me comfort still . Thou hast my Table richly deckt , In spite of my repining foe : Thy oil anoints my head , and fill'd By thee , my cup doth overflow . And finally , whiles life doth last , Thy saving grace shall me defend : And in the house of God , will I That lifes remaining portion spend .
Psalm xxiii . Another of the same . T. S. MY shepherd is the living Lord ; I nothing then , can need . In pastures fair , by waters calm , he setteth me to feed . He doth restore my drooping soul , And put my mind in frame , To walk in righteous paths ; and bring due honour to his Name . Yea , though I walk'd in shades of death , yet will I fear no ill ; Thy rod , and staff me comfort ; whiles thou there art with me still . And in the sight of envious foes , my table thou dost spread : Thy richest wines fill full my cup ; thy oil anoints my head . Through all my life thy favour is so frankly shew'd to me : That in thy house , that life throughout , my dwelling place shall be .
Domini est Terra . Psalm xxiv . J. H. THe earth is all the Lords : and his all things that fill it , are : Yea , his is all the world , with all the creatures dwelling there . For firmly he hath founded it , above the seas to stand : And laying low the liquid floods , built over them the land . Whom , therefore , of them all , will God admit to climb his hill ? Or fix his station in the place , where he inhabits still ? The man , whose hands are clean , whose heart no darling lusts defile : Whose soul affects not vanity , nor swears he to beguile . The man so qualify'd , to bless , the Lord will have regard : And from his God , and Saviour , he shall have a just reward . Him , God will reckon one of those , who truly seek his face ; That face , which Jacob sought , and saw , whiles here he ran his race .
PART ii . Fly open , all ye gates : and thou , O everlasting gate , Be open too ; t' admit the King , that comes in glorious state . What King is this , that comes in state ? it is the mighty Lord ; The Lord of might ; in battel strong , to wield the two-edg'd sword . Fly open all ye gates ; and thou , O everlasting gate , Be open too ; t' admit the King , the King of glorious state . Who is this King of glorious state ? the Lord of Hosts it is : The King , whose robes all Kings do wear : and all their glory 's his .
Ad Te , Domine . Psalm xxv . T. S. I Lift my soul to thee , my God , and guide most just . O suffer me to take no shame ; for I in thee do trust . Nor let my foes rejoyce , and triumph over me . Yea , suffer no man to be sham'd , Of all that wait on thee . But shame attend them all , who deal injuriously : Thy paths , mean while , and holy ways , to me , O Lord , descry . Direct me in thy truth , and teach me , Lord , its way : My Saviour , and my God art thou ; On thee I wait all day . Remember , gracious Lord , thy mercies manifold ; And all thy loving kindnesses , which ever were of old . But mind not , Lord , the faults , my youth was stain'd withal : No wandrings of that giddy age , to thy remembrance call . Nor let thy mercies be , to my deserts confin'd : But with a goodness , worthy thee , Lord , have me in thy mind . Both justice in the Lord and goodness great reside : Which both induc'd him , sinners in his holy way to guide . The humble he will teach , who his direction seek : With judgment sound , to find his way , he will conduct the meek . For all the ways of God are truth , and mercy both , To those , who keep his covenant , confirm'd with them by oath .
PART ii . Proportion'd to thy name , O Lord , I thee intreat Great pardon grant me for my sin , which is exceeding great . Who is 't , that fears the Lord ? his choice will God direct So surely , that he shall the ways which please him best , elect . His soul shall dwell at ease , and firm in goodness stand : And after his decease , his seed inherit shall the land . To those that fear the Lord , his secrets he will tell : And unto them , his covenants mysterious truths reveal . Mine eyes with stedfast faith , upon the Lord are set : For he it is , that from the net , shall pluck my snared feet . In mercy visit me , who make to thee my moan : For desolate , and comfortless , men leave me all alone . The troubles of my heart do many ways exceed : O rescue me with help , as large , as my distresses need . Behold the misery , and anguish I am in : And by thy pard'ning grace , remove the cause of both , my sin . And , Lord , behold my foes , how much they still increase : Who me pursue with hatred fierce , and cruel to excess . Preserve my soul , and let thy grace deliver me : Nor let me e'r be put to shame , because I trust in thee . Yea , let integrity , and justice me protect : For in the practise of them both , I help from thee expect . Thy people to redeem , Lord , help from heaven send : And let thine Israel of all their troubles see an end .
Judica me , Domine . Psalm xxvi . T. S. LOrd , be my judg , who know'st , that all my ways are straight , and plain : Nor doubt I e'r to slide , or fall , for God will me sustain . Prove me , O Lord , I thee desire , and search me narrowly : My thoughts , and reins , as in the fire men gold examine , try . Thy goodness laid before my face , I did behold always : And as thy truth directs my pace , have walked all my days . For company , I ne'r did choose to sit with persons vain : With false dissemblers , I refuse acquaintance to retain . Ill livers congregation my soul detesting , flies : And they , for me , shall sit alone , who wicked things devise . I 'll wash my hands in innocence , and then approaching near Thy altar , Lord , with confidence , present my off'ring there . My tongue shall likewise spread the praise , which doth belong to thee : Declaring , in what wondrous ways thou hast been good to me . Thy house to me was ever dear ; none else I lov'd so well : That holy Sanctuary , where thine honour , Lord , doth dwell O shut not up my soul with them , in sin who take their fill : Nor yet my life among the men , who guiltless blood do spill : Whose hands in doing mischief skill'd , no season offer'd miss : And , to promote injustice , fill'd with bribes their right hand is . But I , by righteous acts , intend t' approve my self to thee : Have mercy on me , and defend mine innocence , and me . Whose feet thus fixed by thy grace , I hope , shall stand upright : For which , to thee I 'll render praise , in all thy peoples sight .
Dominus-Lumen . Psalm xxvii . J. H. GOd my salvation is , and light , why should I be dismay'd ? He guards my life : what creatures might shall make me then afraid . Whiles wicked men , my foes , whose strength weak I could never quell , Made haste to eat me up ; at length they stumbled sore , and fell . Against me , though an host should lie encamp'd , I will not fear : Yea , boldly will , my cause to try , in battel pitcht , appear . One thing of God oft ask'd I have , and hope I shall obtain : Which still I am resolv'd to crave , till his consent I gain : That I within his holy place , my life throughout may dwell : To see the beauty of his face , and learn my duty well . For he , in troublous times , shall hide me in his tent secure : Like which no rock , though fortify'd , my safety can assure . And well I know , th' Almighty's grace will , with resistance stout , Enable me my foes to chase , which compass me about . Which done ; within his temple , I will offer , and rejoyce : And there , to sing his praise , apply my self , with heart and voice .
PART ii . Lord hear the voice of my request ; when I to thee do call : And mercifully , when opprest , vouchsafe me help withall . 'T is thy command , O Lord , that we in straits , do seek thy grace : And oft my heart hath said to thee , I vow to seek thy face . Turn not that face in wrath away nor far from me it hide : Thou still hast sav'd me , and I pray , be still , my God , and guide . Should both my Parents me forsake , and cast me off at large : Yet on himself the Lord will take of me the care , and charge . O teach me , Lord , the way to thee , and lead me in 't aright : Because my foes set spies on me , to trap me if they might . And ne'r resign me to the will of such deceitful foes : Who , perjur'd , stick not all that 's ill against me to depose . My heart would faint ; but that in me this faith is fixed fast , That I the Lords good grace shall see Yet , e're this life be past . Soul , wait on God , and ne'r desert his interests through fear : Wait still on him , and he thy heart with strengthn'ing grace shall cheer .
Ad Te , Domine . Psalm xxviii . T.S. THou art , O Lord , my rock ; from thee my cries an answer crave : Neglect me not , lest I become like sick men , near the grave . The voice of thy Petitioner Lord , hear , when I intreat ; And lift my craving hands , before thy holy mercy-seat . With wicked , and deceitful men , assign me not a part : Who , speaking fair , ( like dearest friends ) hide mischief in their heart . Repay their plotted wickedness unto themselves in kind : And th' ill they did , or would have done , to others , let them find . Because they slight , and disregard the work which God hath wrought : He will , the hopes they build upon , destroy , and bring to nought . With grateful heart , return my thanks unto the Lord will I : Who , when I pray'd in troubles great , did hear me readily . The Lord hath shewn himself my strength and buckler in distress : My faith obtain'd his help ; which I with songs of praise confess . The good man's strong defence is he against his enemies : In him alone , the saving strength of his Anointed lies . Thy people save , O Lord , and bless thine own inheritance : For ever , let thy bounty feed , and power them advance .
Afferte Domino . Psalm xxix . T. S. GIve to the Lord , ye Potentates , what praise to him ye owe : The honour of his mighty strength , upon the Lord bestow . The glory due unto his name , bestow on him alone : Adore him in the beauteous seat , where stands his holy throne . God's voice doth rule the waters , bred above , as he doth please : His thundring voice doth rend the air , and raise the stormy seas . A voice it is , of greatest force , Which he from thence doth vent : And by th' effects produced , speaks him God omnipotent . The voice of God in pieces tears the cedars great , and long : Yea , from the tops of Lebanon , it rends the cedars strong . He makes them skip , as doth a calf , or fole of th' unicorn : Yea , Lebanon and Sirion , th' hills , on which those trees are born . His voice disperseth subtil fires Through th' Air , with pointed flame : Makes desarts quake ; ev'n that , which doth from Kadish takes its name . It makes the hinds to cast their calves ; turns woods to open ground : Great works ! which in his temple make his praise from all to sound . The Lord , upon the floods doth sit , and all of them commands : His royal throne for evermore , to all , superiour stands . The Lord shall make his people dear in power to increase : And give them all good things , compris'd in firm , and lasting peace .
Psalm xxix . To another Tune . GIve to the Lord , ye Potentates who are his Deputies below , Due praise , and th' honour of his strength upon the Almighty Lord bestow . Give Glory to his holy name , The Glory due to him alone : And worship him , in th' holy place , Where he hath fixt his glorious throne . His voice doth rule the waters , which Descend in storms , as he doth please ; Discharg'd from clouds by thunder-claps , Which rend the Air , and raise the seas . The voice of God is full of force , When from above he doth it vent : And by its terrible effects , Proclaimeth him omnipotent . His voice the cedars great , and tall , Tears up , and lays them all along : Yea , from the tops of Lebanon , He rends the cedars high , and strong . He makes them skip , as doth a calf , Or wanton fole of th' Unicorn : Yea , Lebanon , and Sirion too , Thus skip , on which those trees are born . His voice disperseth subtil fires , Which pierce the air with pointed flame : Makes wildernesses quake for fear ; Ev'n Kadish wilderness , by name . It makes the hinds to cast their calves , And forests turns to champaign ground : Great works ! which in his temple make Each worshipper his praise to sound . The mighty Lord is there proclaim'd Sole Emperour of seas , and lands : And much above them both , his throne To endless days unmoved stands . The Lord shall make his people dear In power daily to increase : And give them all the blessings , which Attend a sound , and lasting peace .
Exaltabo te , Domine . Psal. xxx . J. H. ALl praises , both with heart , and voice , O Lord , I give to thee : Who hast not made my foes rejoyce ; But hast exalted me . O Lord , my God , to thee I cry'd , when sore opprest with grief : And through thy cordial grace apply'd , I soon obtain'd relief . My parting soul thou called'st back , And did'st from death me save : Thou heald'st me , when I strength did lack , to keep me from the grave . Sing praise to God , ye Saints , that try the goodness of the Lord : And in your thankful memory , His holiness record . Whose wrath , in very little space , when hottest , cools again : Whereas his soul-reviving grace , Doth long in strength remain . For though in pangs of grief full sore , Saints sometimes spend a night : Yet doth the Lord again restore their joys , with morning light .
PART ii . When I enjoy'd the world at will , too apt I was to say , " This Sun-shine , I perswade me , still " will last , without decay . For thou , O Lord , of thy good grace , Had'st strong my mountain made : But when thou turnd'st away thy face , my comforts soon decay'd . And thereupon , again I cry'd to thee , O Lord , for aid : Whose ears with sore complaints I ply'd : and weeping , thus I said : " 9 What gain'st thou by my blood , if I " through grief consume my days ? " Can dust of death thee magnifie , " Or give thy truth its praise ? " 10 Th●n hearken , Lord , and pity take " on me , I thee desire : " And do not now my soul forsake , " whose needs thy help require . Then turned'st thou my doleful tone into a cheerful voice : Said'st to my mourning weeds , begone and girded'st me with joys . For which , my soul uncessantly . shall fill my tongue with praise . To thee , my Lord , and God : whom I will thank throughout my days .
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