Psa. 116.
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The Faithfull professe affection to Christ; Acknowledg
their condition, both by Nature & Grace; encourage others
to trust in Gods favour; & resolve the same in them selves.
We may sing it, when, after some great Affliction
or temptation, wee are comforted, & sensible of
our present, & passed estate &c.
[1]
I love the Lord; for, hee an eare
To my complaints doth give:
And, since he pleaseth me to hear,
I'le seek him, whil'st I live.
The feares of death, enclosd me round;
Hell torments, mee enthrald.
But, still, when paind my self I found,
On God's great Name, I cal'd.
2
Preserve my soul, oh Lord, I sayd;
For, thou art full of grace.
Iust, kinde, & ev'ry pore man's ayde.
My healp, when greev'd I was.
My soul, to this thy refuge fly;
For, God is thy larg meed.
From death my soul; from teares, mine eye;
From falls, my feet he freed.
3
I shall, with God, enioy my life
Where livinge men abide.
This I professe, with firme beleif,
Though I was terrifide.
Yea, though iu rashnes I did say,
That all men liers were;
What for thy guifts I should repay,
Now, Lord, my questions are.
4
Thy Cupp of saving-health I'le take.
Vpon thy name, I'le call;
And of my vowes, I'le payment make
Before thy servants all.
Thy saints, their deaths, & suffrings, be
Right pretious in thine eye.
Oh Lord, thy servant serving thee,
Thy handmayds Childe, am I.
5
My fetters all, thou brak'st away,
And, I, oh Lord, therfore,
The sacrifize of thancks will pay;
And, thy great Name adore.
To thee, oh Lord, I'le pay my vowes,
Where thy Assemblies be;
Ev'n in the Courts of Gods owne house
Ierusalem, in thee.
Haleluiah.