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The Book of Psalms in English Metre

The Newest Version Fitted to the Common Tunes. By Charles Darby

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The Psalms of David.

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Psalm XCVII.

1

The Lord doth reign: rejoyce O earth,
And islands every one:
He comes with clouds, to sit as judge
Upon his holy throne.

2

A fire before him shall devour
His enemies every where:
His lightnings flew, and all the earth
Beheld, and quak'd for fear.

3

Before the Lord of all the earth,
The melted hills ran down:
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Both heaven and earth declare his truth,
And speak of his renown.

4

Blush, ye that worship images,
And boast of them no more:
But reverence the Son of God,
Whom angels all adore.

5

Sion shall hear it and be glad,
And Judah pleased well:
For thou art Lord of all the earth,
And do'st all God's excel.

6

Let every one that loves the Lord,
All evil ways detest:
For he will keep and save his saints,
By wicked hands opprest.

7

For all upright and righteous men,
Both light and joy are sown:
Then let them all in God rejoyce,
And praise the holy one.
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