The works of Sir William Mure of Rowallan Edited with introduction, notes, and glossary by William Tough |
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The fooll hath (closlie) in his heart,For a conclusioun laid,
And (secreettlie within himselff)
No God their is, hath sayd.
Corrupted all: in all ther wayes
They work (with maine and might)
Abhominable works; not one
Doth what is good or right.
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The Lord from heaven, vpon the son̄sOf men did sett his eye,
Iff any vndirstanding wer,
And seeking God to sie.
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All from the way aside ar gone;Togither great and small,
Polluted are: none, no not one,
Doth any good at all.
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Doe all lack knowledge, wickednesWho work? devour'd by them
As bread my people are: on God
To call they doe contemne.
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Thair wer they suddenlie surpris'dWith feare, which on them fell,
For in the generatioun
Of just men God doth duell.
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Becaus on God the poore depends,His counsell ȝee disdaine.
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O that from Sion IsraellSalvation might attaine.
What tyme Jehovah back sall bring,
From bands and bondage sade,
His people, Jacob sall rejoyce,
And Israell be glade.
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