PSALM I Done into verse 1653 BLEST is the man who hath not walked astray ΙΟ PSALM II Done August 8, 1653-Terzetti WHY do the Gentiles tumult, and the nations "Let us break off," say they, "by strength of hand, Their bonds, and cast from us, no more to wear, Their twisted cords." He who in heaven doth dwell Shall laugh; the Lord shall scoff them, then severe Speak to them in his wrath, and in his fell And fierce ire trouble them. "But I," saith he, "Anointed have my King (though ye rebel) On Sion my holy hill." A firm decree I will declare: the Lord to me hath said, "Thou art my Son; I have begotten thee ΙΟ This day; ask of me, and the grant is made: As thy possession I on thee bestow The Heathen, and, as thy conquest to be swayed, Earth's utmost bounds: them shalt thou bring full low With iron sceptre bruised, and them disperse Like to a potter's vessel shivered so." And now be wise at length, ye kings averse; Be taught, ye judges of the earth; with fear Jehovah serve, and let your joy converse With trembling; kiss the Son, lest he appear In anger, and ye perish in the way, If once his wrath take fire, like fuel sere. Happy all those who have in him their stay. 20 PSALM III August 9, 1653 When he fled from Absalom LORD, how many are my foes! How many those That in arms against me rise! Many are they That of my life distrustfully thus say, The exalter of my head I count: Aloud I cried Unto Jehovah; he full soon replied, Was the Lord. Of many millions The populous rout I fear not, though, encamping round about, ΤΟ Rise, Lord; save me, my God! for thou Hast smote ere now On the cheek-bone all my foes, Of men abhorred Hast broke the teeth. This help was from the Lord; Thy blessing on thy people flows, 20 PSALM IV August 10, 1653 ANSWER me when I call, And set at large: now spare, My glory have in scorn? How long be thus forborne Still to love vanity? To love, to seek, to prize Things false and vain, and nothing else but lies? Yet know the Lord hath chose, Chose to himself apart, The good and meek of heart (For whom to choose he knows); Jehovah from on high Will hear my vioce what time to him I cry. Be awed, and do not sin; Speak to your hearts alone Of righteousness, and in Jehovah trust, Many there be that say "Who yet will show us good?" Talking like this world's brood; On us lift up the light, ΤΟ 20 30 Lift up the favour, of thy count'nance bright. And gladness thou hast put Their stores doth over-cloy, And from their plenteous grounds With vast increase their corn and wine abounds. Both lay me down and sleep; For thou alone dost keep Me safe where'er I lie: As in a rocky cell Thou, Lord, alone in safety mak'st me dwell. 40 IO PSALM V August 12, 1653 JEHOVAH, to my words give ear, Shalt in the morning hear; I' the morning I to thee with choice In wickedness delight; Evil with thee no biding makes; Fools or mad men stand not within thy sight. All workers of iniquity Thou hat'st; and them unblest Thou wilt destroy that speak a lie; The bloody and guileful man God doth detest. Thy numerous mercies, go Into thy house; I, in thy fear, Will towards thy holy temple worship low. Lead me, because of those That do observe if I transgress; Set thy ways right before where my step goes. 20 For in his faltering mouth unstable No word is firm or sooth; An open grave their throat, their tongue they smooth. By their own counsels quelled; Push them in their rebellions all As with a shield thou wilt surround Him with thy lasting favour and good will. 30 40 PSALM VI August 13, 1653 LORD, in thy anger do not reprehend me, Are troubled; yea, my soul is troubled sore; Who in the grave can celebrate thy praise? Depart, all ye that work iniquity, Depart from me; for the voice of my weeping ΤΟ The Lord hath heard; the Lord hath heard my prayer; My supplication with acceptance fair The Lord will own, and have me in his keeping. 20 |