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 | The Psalmes of David Translated Into Lyrick-Verse |  |
Psa. 119.
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This Psalme consisteth of many exhortations, promises, prayers, complaints, consolations, directions, Resolutions, & thancksgivings; varciously intermixt, according to the Churches various Occasions: & principally informes, that God's word is the Rule of Life, &c.
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Alaph. 1.
[1]
Hee's blest, that in the perfect wayOf God's pure Lawe hath trod
Who doth his Testaments obay,
And, wholy seeketh God.
For, such will take no ill in hand,
Nor, from his Pathway swarve,
But, Lord, as thou dost give command,
Thy Precepts, they observe.
2
Would God! my waies were so directThat keep thy Lawes I might.
For, whilst I thy Commandes respect
On mee, no shame cann light.
With vpright hart, thee praise I will,
When, learn'd thy Iudgments be;
And, then I will thy Lawes fullfill;
Therefore, forsake not mee.
Another of the same.
All those are blest that in a blameles way,
Have by the Lawe of God their feet confinde,
As blest are those, that his Decrees obay,
With all their harts; desiring him to finde.
Have by the Lawe of God their feet confinde,
As blest are those, that his Decrees obay,
With all their harts; desiring him to finde.
An evill act, they never take in hand,
Nor frō Gods Pathway, shall their footing swarve
Wee, likewise, are inioyn'd by thy Command,
That wee, thy Precepts, duely should observe.
Nor frō Gods Pathway, shall their footing swarve
Wee, likewise, are inioyn'd by thy Command,
That wee, thy Precepts, duely should observe.
Ah! therefor, would my wayes were guided so,
That, all thy Statutes, well observe I might.
For, if thy Lawes, I have regard vnto,
No shame at all, on mee shall then alight.
That, all thy Statutes, well observe I might.
For, if thy Lawes, I have regard vnto,
No shame at all, on mee shall then alight.
And, when thy righteous Iudgments I have learn'd
With hart sincere, I'le sing thy praise therefore,
To keep thy Lawes, I will moreover learne.
Oh! then, forsake me not for ever more.
With hart sincere, I'le sing thy praise therefore,
To keep thy Lawes, I will moreover learne.
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Beth. 2.
[1]
How cann youth's pathway cleansed beBut by thy word, oh Lord?
With all my hart, I seek to thee,
Oh! guide mee by the word.
I'le keep thy Lawe, with all my hart,
That I displease not thee.
Oh Lord (that alway blessed art)
Thy Statutes, teach to mee.
2
To preach the Iudgments of thy Mouth,My lipps I will employ.
For, in thy Testimonies, truth;
As, in great wealth, I ioye.
Vpon thy Lawes, & VVaies, alone,
My thoughts, & Love are sett.
Thy Statutes, my delight is on:
Thy UUord, I'le not forget.
Another of the same.
By what, may yongmēs wayes made blameles be;
But, by their taking heed vnto thy UUord?
With all my hart, I have desired thee.
From thy Commands, let me not wander, Lord.
But, by their taking heed vnto thy UUord?
With all my hart, I have desired thee.
From thy Commands, let me not wander, Lord.
By layeng vp thy VVord within my hart,
To keep me from offending thee I thought.
Oh Lord my God, thou alwaies blessed art,
Vouchsafe, to me thy Statutes may be taught.
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Oh Lord my God, thou alwaies blessed art,
Vouchsafe, to me thy Statutes may be taught.
Betweene my lipps, I oft have sounded forth
The Iudgments of thy mouth; and I have deem'd
Thy Testimonies path of greater worth
Then riches are, (by others most esteem'd)
The Iudgments of thy mouth; and I have deem'd
Thy Testimonies path of greater worth
Then riches are, (by others most esteem'd)
Both on thy sacred Precepts I do muse,
And, ever, to thy UUaies have borne respect.
Thy Statutes, as my pleasures I will vse;
And, Lord, they word, I never will neglect.
And, ever, to thy UUaies have borne respect.
Thy Statutes, as my pleasures I will vse;
And, Lord, they word, I never will neglect.
Gimel. 3.
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Lord, grace thy servant so, that heMay live, & keep thy VVord.
The wonders of thy Lawe to see,
Enlight mine eyes oh Lord.
A stranger here on earth, I, am;
Thy Precepts let me knowe.
My soul, with longings, faint became,
Thy Iudgments, love I so.
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Their Cursed pride thou hast contrould,Who from thy Lawes do swarve:
But, shame & scorne, from mee withhold,
For, I thy Truth observe.
Enthroned Princes mee reproov'd,
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Thy Testimonies I have lov'd:
To mee they Counsell taught.
Another of the same.
Confer such Bountie on thy servant Lord,
That to fulfill thy Lawe, survive I may:
That, I may see the wonders of thy UUord
Vnclose, likewise (Oh Lord) mine eyes I pray.
That to fulfill thy Lawe, survive I may:
That, I may see the wonders of thy UUord
Vnclose, likewise (Oh Lord) mine eyes I pray.
Consid'ring that on earth I am a stranger,
Hide not from me the knowledge of thy Truth.
My soul, to leave the body is in danger,
Shee so desires the Iudgments of thy mouth.
Hide not from me the knowledge of thy Truth.
My soul, to leave the body is in danger,
Shee so desires the Iudgments of thy mouth.
Controld thou hast, the Cursed pride of them
Who from thy iust Commandements have swarved.
Remoove away their scornes who mee contemn;
For, I thy Testimonies have observed.
Who from thy iust Commandements have swarved.
Remoove away their scornes who mee contemn;
For, I thy Testimonies have observed.
Contested with, by Princes, I have binn:
Yet, I thy servant, on thy Statutes muse.
Thy Testimonies, my delights are in,
And, them to be my Counsellers I chuse.
Yet, I thy servant, on thy Statutes muse.
Thy Testimonies, my delights are in,
And, them to be my Counsellers I chuse.
Daleth, 4.
[1]
According to thy word, now chear,My soul, which lowe is brought.
My life's Confession, thou shalt heare,
Let mee thy Lawe, be taught.
Mee, in thy way appointed, set:
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Greef tires my soul, oh comfort it,
According to thy word.
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Me, from the path of Lies, remoove,And, by thy Lawe, direct.
For, I the waies of Truth do love;
Thy Iudgments, I affect.
Disgrace me not, for, firme I stand,
To what thou hast decreed:
And, I will runn at thy Command,
When thou my hart hast freed.
Another of the same.
Declined is my soul, ev'n to the ground;
Oh quicken mee, according to thy word.
My waies I shew'd, & I thine answere found;
Thy Statutes, also, teach to mee oh Lord.
Oh quicken mee, according to thy word.
My waies I shew'd, & I thine answere found;
Thy Statutes, also, teach to mee oh Lord.
Disclose to me thy Testimonies path,
And, of thy wondrous works my talke shall be.
My life consumes, because much greef it hath;
According to thy UUord, establish mee.
And, of thy wondrous works my talke shall be.
My life consumes, because much greef it hath;
According to thy UUord, establish mee.
Divide mee from that Path which liers love,
And gratiously vouchsafe to mee thy Lawe.
The way of Truth, is that which I approve;
And, of thy Iudgments, I do stand in awe.
And gratiously vouchsafe to mee thy Lawe.
The way of Truth, is that which I approve;
And, of thy Iudgments, I do stand in awe.
Distrustfull of thy word I never grewe,
Permit me not, oh Lord, to be disgrac't,
The way of thy Commands I will persue,
As soone at thou my hart enlarged hast.
Permit me not, oh Lord, to be disgrac't,
The way of thy Commands I will persue,
As soone at thou my hart enlarged hast.
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He. 5.
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Shewe mee thy Truth, & from that way,I never will depart,
Teach mee thy Lawes; & them, for aye,
I'le keep with all my hart.
Thy Statutes Paths, to mee declare;
For, I delight theron.
To love thy VVord, my hart prepare,
And, Avarice to shunn.
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From folly, turne mine eyes, oh Lord,And, keep mee in thy way.
Confirm thy Servant in thy VVord,
That, so, I fear thee may.
Because thy Iudgments gratious be,
My feared shame remove.
And, in thy Statutes quicken me,
For, Lord thy Lawes I love.
Another of the same.
Eternall God, thy Statutes teach to mee,
That til their end, I may fulfill them all,
To keep thy Lawe let me instructed be,
And, I with all my hart, observe it shall.
That til their end, I may fulfill them all,
To keep thy Lawe let me instructed be,
And, I with all my hart, observe it shall.
Enable me, to keep each Lawe of thine,
Because, that in their path, I pleasure take,
My hart vnto thy Testaments, incline,
That so, all Avarice I may forsake.
Because, that in their path, I pleasure take,
My hart vnto thy Testaments, incline,
That so, all Avarice I may forsake.
Estrange mine eye, from Obiects that are vaine,
And, let mee be revived in thy Path.
Thy word, to mee thy servant, now make plaine
Who, to thy fear, him self devoted hath.
And, let mee be revived in thy Path.
Thy word, to mee thy servant, now make plaine
Who, to thy fear, him self devoted hath.
Expell thou far away, the shame I fear:
For, just, & good (oh Lord) thy Iudgments be.
See, what my longings for thy Precepts are,
And, in they righteousnes, revive thou mee.
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See, what my longings for thy Precepts are,
And, in they righteousnes, revive thou mee.
Vau. 6.
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Thy loving ayde, vouchsafe mee still,As thou hast promis'd, Lord:
So, I my scorners answere will;
For, I beleeve thy word.
Since, on thy Iudgments I rely,
Oh! do not, Lord, with drawe
Thy VVord of Truth; & then, shall I
For ever keep thy Lawe.
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Now I to seek thy way, am bent,I cann with freedome walke
And, I will of thy Testament,
To Kings, with boldnes talke.
In thy Commands, I will delight:
For, I have them approov'd.
I'le minde thy word, & keep aright
Thy Lawes, which I have lov'd.
Another of the same.
Fvfill thy promisd word, & favour daigne;
Yea, grāt thou mee thy saving-health oh Lord!
So, I shall make replies to them, againe,
Who flout at me, because I trust thy word.
Yea, grāt thou mee thy saving-health oh Lord!
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Who flout at me, because I trust thy word.
Firme trust, vnto thy Iudgments, Lord I have,
Therefor, to leave thy Truth permit me never:
But, make me to thyne Ordinances cleave;
And, keep thy Lawes, for ever & for ever.
Therefor, to leave thy Truth permit me never:
But, make me to thyne Ordinances cleave;
And, keep thy Lawes, for ever & for ever.
Free, shall my walkings be, & vncontrould;
Because thy precepts are belov'd of me.
Thy Testaments, to kings I will vnfold,
And, of the same, no whit ashamed be.
Because thy precepts are belov'd of me.
Thy Testaments, to kings I will vnfold,
And, of the same, no whit ashamed be.
Full dearly, I have loved thy commands;
And, they my most affected pleasures prove.
I'le in thy precepte, exercise my hands,
And, muse vpon thy Lawes; for, them I love.
And, they my most affected pleasures prove.
I'le in thy precepte, exercise my hands,
And, muse vpon thy Lawes; for, them I love.
Zain. 7.
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That promise keep, which thou hast made,Thy servant's hope to be.
From thence (in greefs) I comforts had:
Thy word, revived mee.
Though my disgrace, the proud have sought,
Vnto thy Lawe I clave.
Vpon thy Iudgments past, I thought:
And, ear to them I gave.
2
Of sinners, who thy Lawe forsake,I am in greevous feare.
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My songs, thy Precepts are.
I kept thy Lawe, & on thy Name,
I mus'd when many slept.
And, thus to passe, oh Lord, it came,
Because thy Lawe I kept.
Another of the same.
Give heed vnto that UUord, which thou hast sayd;
That UUord which thou didst make my hope to be.
For, thence in my Afflictions I have ayde:
It is thy UUord that still reviveth mee.
That UUord which thou didst make my hope to be.
For, thence in my Afflictions I have ayde:
It is thy UUord that still reviveth mee.
Growne quite despis'd I was, in proudmens eyes,
And, yet, I from thy Lawe, declined not.
Thy Iudgments, past, did in my thought arise;
And Lord, from them, I consolation got.
And, yet, I from thy Lawe, declined not.
Thy Iudgments, past, did in my thought arise;
And Lord, from them, I consolation got.
Great horrors have surprized me, because,
The wicked from thy precepts have gone wrong,
And, in my house of Pilgrimage, thy Lawes,
And, thy Commandements, have beene my song.
The wicked from thy precepts have gone wrong,
And, in my house of Pilgrimage, thy Lawes,
And, thy Commandements, have beene my song.
Good Lord! I mention of thy Name have made,
Ev'n in the night; & I thy Lawe have kept.
And, ev'ry profitable thing I had;
Because, I from thy Precepts, have not stept.
Ev'n in the night; & I thy Lawe have kept.
And, ev'ry profitable thing I had;
Because, I from thy Precepts, have not stept.
Chith. 8.
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I vow'd oh Lord, to keep thy UUord,For, thou my portion art.
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I begg them with my hart.
I turned to thy Testaments,
When I had scann'd my waies;
In keeping thy Commandements,
I vsed no delaies.
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By troups of sinners, robd I was:Thy Lawes, yet, minde I still.
And, that thy Iustice I may praise,
At midnight, rise I will.
Whoe e're dreads thee, & keeps thy word,
Shall my Compainon be.
Thy Mercy fills the world, oh Lord,
Oh! teach thy Lawes to mee.
Another of the same.
How that thou art my portion, Lord, I sayd,
And, I to keep thy Lawe have made a vowe,
With all my hart, I for thy grace have prayd.
According to thy VVord, have mercy now.
And, I to keep thy Lawe have made a vowe,
With all my hart, I for thy grace have prayd.
According to thy VVord, have mercy now.
Here, I have called vnto minde thy waies,
And, turn'd my feet vnto thy Testaments.
Yea, I have ready bene, without delayes,
In executing thy Commandements.
And, turn'd my feet vnto thy Testaments.
Yea, I have ready bene, without delayes,
In executing thy Commandements.
Huge Troupes of wicked men have robbed mee:
Yet, still thy Precepts, in my hart I bear.
At midnight, I will rise, & sing to thee,
Because thy Iudgments, true & righteous are.
Yet, still thy Precepts, in my hart I bear.
At midnight, I will rise, & sing to thee,
Because thy Iudgments, true & righteous are.
Here, I have gain'd the fellowship of those,
Who stand in fear of thee, & keep thy VVord.
Throughout the world, thy tender-Mercy flowes.
Let me be train'd in all thy Statutes, Lord.
Who stand in fear of thee, & keep thy VVord.
Throughout the world, thy tender-Mercy flowes.
Let me be train'd in all thy Statutes, Lord.
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Teth. 9.
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Thy servant, Favour hath receiv'dAccording to thy word.
And, thy Commands I have beleev'd,
Therfore instruct me, Lord.
Though till my troubles, I mis-trod,
Thy VVord, I follow now.
Thy Precepts, teach to mee, oh God:
For, Good, & kinde, art thou.
2
Thy Lawe, with all my hart I seek;Though, mee the proud belye.
Their harts are fatt, (ev'n Brawner-like)
But, lov'd thy Lawes, have I.
Now, I have learn'd thy Statute's Truth,
My Cares, I blessings deem:
And, I the Precepts of thy Mouth,
Above all wealth esteem.
Another of the same.
In all things, to thy Servant thou art just,
According as thy UUord, oh Lord, hath showne:
Since, therefor, to thy Covenant, I trust,
Thy Iudgmēts, & thy Truth, to mee make knowe.
According as thy UUord, oh Lord, hath showne:
Since, therefor, to thy Covenant, I trust,
Thy Iudgmēts, & thy Truth, to mee make knowe.
If that, I had not bene, by sorrowes crost,
I, still had err'd: But, now I keep thy VVord.
Most Good thou art, & all is well thou dost:
Therefore, thy Statutes teach to mee, oh Lord.
I, still had err'd: But, now I keep thy VVord.
Most Good thou art, & all is well thou dost:
Therefore, thy Statutes teach to mee, oh Lord.
I, by the proud, have greatly bene belide;
Yet, still, I keep thy Lawe within my brest:
Their hart (with fat) like brawne is stupiside;
But, with delight, thy Lawe hath mee possest.
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Their hart (with fat) like brawne is stupiside;
But, with delight, thy Lawe hath mee possest.
It is my weal, that I afflicted was;
For, by that meanes, thy Statutes, now, I heed.
That Lawe of thine, which from thy mouth did passe,
Great sums of gold, & silver doth exceed.
For, by that meanes, thy Statutes, now, I heed.
That Lawe of thine, which from thy mouth did passe,
Great sums of gold, & silver doth exceed.
Iod. 10.
[1]
To learne thy Lawe, instruct mee, Lord,For, mee thy hands have made:
So, when they see mee trust thy word,
Thy servants will be glad.
I knowe thy Iudgments righteous are;
And all thy Stripes are Love.
Now, let thy grace, thy servant chear
And, true, thy UUord approve.
2
I love thy Lawe, grant mee therfore,Thy grace, that live I may,
Defame the proud, who wrong mee sore;
For, I thy VVord obay.
Who knowes thy VVill, & feareth thee,
All such to mee convart:
And, in thy Lawes, lest sham'd I bee.
Lord, rectify my hart.
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Another of the same.
Kindle the knowledge of thy Lawe in mee.
For, by thy hands, I fashion'd was, oh Lord,
Thy servants will reioice, my face to see,
Because, I have relied on thy word.
For, by thy hands, I fashion'd was, oh Lord,
Thy servants will reioice, my face to see,
Because, I have relied on thy word.
Knowne, well, thy Iudgments are, to be vpright.
And, Lord, on mee thy stripes in love thou laydst.
Oh, make thy Tender-mercies my delight,
And comfort mee, as in thy VVord thou saydst.
And, Lord, on mee thy stripes in love thou laydst.
Oh, make thy Tender-mercies my delight,
And comfort mee, as in thy VVord thou saydst.
Kinde, let mee finde thee Lord; that I may live:
Because contentement in thy Lawe I finde.
Defame the Proud, who me vniustly greeve;
For on thy Precepts, I employ my minde.
Because contentement in thy Lawe I finde.
Defame the Proud, who me vniustly greeve;
For on thy Precepts, I employ my minde.
Keepe those who thee do feare, & know thy UVill,
That they may be converted vnto mee.
And in thy Lawes, my hart confirme thou, still,
That from disgrace, I may preserved bee.
That they may be converted vnto mee.
And in thy Lawes, my hart confirme thou, still,
That from disgrace, I may preserved bee.
Caph. 11.
[1]
My soul, for succour panting lies.Yet, is thy word my stay.
I seek thy Truth with longing eyes,
Oh Comfort mee, they say.
I, like a smoke-dride botle seeme;
Yet, on thy Lawe, I thought:
Summ vp my dayes, & iudge all them,
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For mee, the Proud sunck pitts, which beForbidden by thy Lawes:
Thy VVords are true, oh save thou mee,
Persu'de without a Cause.
Quite from the Land, they drove me nigh,
Yet, to thy Lawes I cleave.
Oh chear mee, by thy grace, that I
Thy VVord may never leave.
Another of the same.
Lord, for thy healp my longing soul doth pant,
And, on thy Promise al my hopes do lye.
Mynes eies do faile, because thy VVord I want,
Come comfort mee, with speaking looks, they crie.
And, on thy Promise al my hopes do lye.
Mynes eies do faile, because thy VVord I want,
Come comfort mee, with speaking looks, they crie.
Like botles in the smoke, I do appear,
Yet, still, thy Statutes minded are of mee.
How long shall I thy servant suffer hece!
Thy Iudgments, on my foes, oh, let mee see.
Yet, still, thy Statutes minded are of mee.
How long shall I thy servant suffer hece!
Thy Iudgments, on my foes, oh, let mee see.
Lo, for my life, the proud deep pitts have made,
Such as thy Lawe forbiddeth to prepare.
They mee persued, though no cause they had;
Oh helpe; for all thy Precepts, faithfull are.
Such as thy Lawe forbiddeth to prepare.
They mee persued, though no cause they had;
Oh helpe; for all thy Precepts, faithfull are.
Long since, my ruine they had nigh contriv'd:
I, naitheles, thy Statutes did not leave.
Let mee by thy compassion be reviv'd.
And, to thy Testimonies, I will cleave.
I, naitheles, thy Statutes did not leave.
Let mee by thy compassion be reviv'd.
And, to thy Testimonies, I will cleave.
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Lamed. 12.
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Thy VVord, in heav'n remaines for aye;Thy Truth shall still abide.
The earth, so firmely thou didst lay,
It cannot swarve aside.
Thy Lawes keep ev'ry thing vpright;
For, all, thy servants be.
But that thy VVorde was my delight,
My Cares had ruin'de mee.
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I will not from thy Truth decline;For, life to mee it brought,
Oh save thou mee; for I am thine;
And, thy Decrees, have sought.
Though sinners do my spoile intend,
Thy VVord, in minde I bear.
Of all good works I see an end;
But, large thy precepts are.
Another of the same.
Made firme in heav'n, thy promise is, oh Lord,
And, shall for ever, & for ever, last.
Thy Faith fullnes, all ages will record,
For as earths globe, the same thou fixed hast.
And, shall for ever, & for ever, last.
Thy Faith fullnes, all ages will record,
For as earths globe, the same thou fixed hast.
Most firme to thy Decrees thy works do stand,
And, all things as thy servants, wait on thee.
But, that I pleasure take in thy Command,
My sorrowes, long e're this, had ruin'd mee.
And, all things as thy servants, wait on thee.
But, that I pleasure take in thy Command,
My sorrowes, long e're this, had ruin'd mee.
My hart shall never from thy Lavves decline;
For, I, by them, to life againe, was brought.
Vouchsafe to succour mee, for I am thine:
And, after thy Commandements have sought.
For, I, by them, to life againe, was brought.
Vouchsafe to succour mee, for I am thine:
And, after thy Commandements have sought.
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Much waiting, hath among the wicked bene,
My fall to see; but, I thy Statutes minde.
Of all perfections, I an end have seene,
Save of thy Lawe; which cannot be confinde.
My fall to see; but, I thy Statutes minde.
Of all perfections, I an end have seene,
Save of thy Lawe; which cannot be confinde.
Mem. 13.
[1]
In thy Commands I pleasure take,My dayly thoughts they bee;
Mee, wiser then my foes they make,
And, still, remaine with mee.
More, learne I from thy Statutes, then,
My Teachers vnderstand.
And, wiser am, then aged men,
By keeping thy Command.
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My feet, from evill waies I kept,That keep thy Lawe I might.
I, from thy Iudgments have not stept,
For, mee thou holdst vpright.
Though hony to the mouth be sweet,
Thy VVord more sweetnes hath.
Through thy Commands I grewe discreet,
And shun'd the Liers Path.
Another of the same.
No parte of all the day I cann forbear
To minde thy Lawe; because I love the same.
It makes me wiser then my haters are,
For my companion still thy Lawe became.
To minde thy Lawe; because I love the same.
It makes me wiser then my haters are,
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Nay, more then all my teachers I conceave;
Because, my Musings are vpon thy VVill.
And, more then aged men I do perceave;
Because they Testimonies I fulfill.
Because, my Musings are vpon thy VVill.
And, more then aged men I do perceave;
Because they Testimonies I fulfill.
No wicked pase, or Path, my feet shall vse,
That so, thy UUord the better keep I might,
And, I thy Iudgments never will refuse,
Because thou hast instructed mee aright.
That so, thy UUord the better keep I might,
And, I thy Iudgments never will refuse,
Because thou hast instructed mee aright.
Not halfe so sweet is honie to my mouth,
As are thy VVords: for, perfect sweet are they.
Thou hast encreast my knowledge, by thy Truth:
And, therfor, I abhorr each evill way.
As are thy VVords: for, perfect sweet are they.
Thou hast encreast my knowledge, by thy Truth:
And, therfor, I abhorr each evill way.
Nun. 14.
[1]
Thy word is to, my feet a light:A Lampe, my way to showe,
I vow'd thy Doomes to keep aright,
And I will keep my Vowe.
I, sore am greev'd, Lord, me revive,
According to thy Truth.
Teach mee thy Iudgments; & receive
The Praises of my mouth.
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Although my soul in danger be242
And keep thy Lawes, although for mee,
The wicked, snares do lay.
Thy Cov'nants are mine Heritage;
They much reioice my minde;
And, thy Decrees, from age to age,
To keep, I am inclinde.
Another of the same.
Oh God, thy VVord like Lāps my way doth show,
And, to my feet, it is a shining flame.
To keep thy righteous Iudgments, I did vowe;
And, I resolve that I will keep the same.
And, to my feet, it is a shining flame.
To keep thy righteous Iudgments, I did vowe;
And, I resolve that I will keep the same.
Opprest I am; Me, therefor Lord revive
As by thy UUord, thy promise is to do.
Accept that praise which I shall freely give;
And, in thy Iudgments Lord, instruct me to.
As by thy UUord, thy promise is to do.
Accept that praise which I shall freely give;
And, in thy Iudgments Lord, instruct me to.
On thy Commands, my thoughts are alway sett,
And, lo, my soul is alwaies in my hands.
Vngodly men, for mee have laid a nett;
Yet walk I not astray from thy Commands.
And, lo, my soul is alwaies in my hands.
Vngodly men, for mee have laid a nett;
Yet walk I not astray from thy Commands.
Of all my Ioyes thy UUord, alone, is cause:
Thy Testaments I make mine heritage.
My hart resolves, to love & keep thy Lawes
While tyme endures, & throughout evry Age.
Thy Testaments I make mine heritage.
My hart resolves, to love & keep thy Lawes
While tyme endures, & throughout evry Age.
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Samech. 15.
[1]
Thy Lawe I love with all my hart,And wicked thoughts detest.
The place of my defence thou art;
And, on thy VVord, I rest.
Lewd men avoyd; for I would faine
My God's Commands obay.
According to thy VVord, mainetaine
My life, & hopes, I pray.
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Support mee, & I nought shall dread:For, to thy word I cleave.
Vpon thy Lawes transgressers tread:
For, guile shall them deceive.
Purgd out like drosse, the wicked be:
I therefore love thy Lawe.
And, of thy Iudgments, & of thee.
My flesh doth stand in awe.
Another of the same.
Proud thonghts I hate, and such as cause offence
But, with much love thy Lawe I do embrace.
Thou art my sheild, oh Lord, and my defence,
And in thy VVord, my confidence I place.
But, with much love thy Lawe I do embrace.
Thou art my sheild, oh Lord, and my defence,
And in thy VVord, my confidence I place.
Pack hence, all yee, that evill doers be;
For, all my God's Commands, I will obay.
According to thy VVord, vphold thou mee;
That both my life & hopes, enioy I may.
For, all my God's Commands, I will obay.
According to thy VVord, vphold thou mee;
That both my life & hopes, enioy I may.
Protect me, & no dangers I shall fear:
For, in thy Statutes, I will then delight.
Suppresse all those that from thy Precepts err:
For why, they muse on nothing but deceit.
For, in thy Statutes, I will then delight.
Suppresse all those that from thy Precepts err:
For why, they muse on nothing but deceit.
Purg'd out by thee, like drosse, thee wicked are:
And, I thy Testimonies love therefore,
My flesh doth dread thee with a trembling fear;
And, by thy Iudgments, I am frighted sore.
And, I thy Testimonies love therefore,
My flesh doth dread thee with a trembling fear;
And, by thy Iudgments, I am frighted sore.
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Aijn. 16.
[1]
In Iudgment, I vprightly deal;Let no man mee oppresse.
Be suretie, for thy servants weal;
From Tyrants, me release.
Mine eyes, are dimm'd since for thy UUord,
And saving-health I sought.
Deal well with mee thy servant, Lord,
Let me thy Lawe be taught.
2
Since, thee I serve, Lord, grant I mayThy Testimonies knowe.
Now, is the time to work; for they,
Thy Law would overthrowe.
Far more then gold, (then finest gold)
Thy Statutes I affect.
Thy Lawe, in all things, I vphold,
And, errors way, reject.
Another of the same.
Quit me from such as doe my harme assay;
For, I according to thy Lawe have wrought,
Be suretie, for thy Servants weal, I pray,
That, to the proud, in thrall I be not brought.
For, I according to thy Lawe have wrought,
Be suretie, for thy Servants weal, I pray,
That, to the proud, in thrall I be not brought.
Quite wasted are mine eyes, & almost blinde,
Since thy just VVord, & healp I did expect.
According to Mercie, be thou kinde;
And, me thy servant, by thy Law direct.
Since thy just VVord, & healp I did expect.
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And, me thy servant, by thy Law direct.
Quench not that light by which thy Truth is known
But, give thy servant knowledg in thy VVord:
For, they thy blessed Lawe have overthrowne,
And, it is time that thou thy healp afford.
But, give thy servant knowledg in thy VVord:
For, they thy blessed Lawe have overthrowne,
And, it is time that thou thy healp afford.
Quick therfore be: For, I above all gold,
Yea more then gold refinde, thy UUord affect.
Thy Statutes all, to be vpright I holde;
And all erroneous waies, I disrespect.
Yea more then gold refinde, thy UUord affect.
Thy Statutes all, to be vpright I holde;
And all erroneous waies, I disrespect.
Pe. 17.
[1]
Rare things, thy Testaments comprise,And are my soules delight.
Thy Statutes make the simple wise,
Their knowledg giveth light.
Through longing for thy Lawe, I drewe
My breath with panting Mouth.
Veiwe mee in Love, as thou dost veiwe
The Lovers of thy Truth.
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So guide my goengs by thy UUord,No sinn in mee may raigne.
From spoile of men, preserve me Lord.
For I thy Truth retaine.
Teach mee thy Lawes, & let thy face.
Vpon thy servant shine.
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Or break a Lawe, of thine.
Another of the same.
Right wonderfull thy Testimonies are:
And, therfor Lord my soul to keep thē strives.
Thy VVord's approching, makes great light appear,
And, Vnderstanding to the simple gives.
And, therfor Lord my soul to keep thē strives.
Thy VVord's approching, makes great light appear,
And, Vnderstanding to the simple gives.
Respire & pant I did, with mouth vnclo'sd;
So greedy of thy Precepts, I became.
Oh look on mee, as when thou art disposd,
To look vpon the Lovers of thy Name.
So greedy of thy Precepts, I became.
Oh look on mee, as when thou art disposd,
To look vpon the Lovers of thy Name.
Restraine my stepps according to thy UUord;
And let no sinn, in me domion gaine.
From Cruel men, defend thou mee oh Lord,
So, I thy sacred Precepts will retaine.
And let no sinn, in me domion gaine.
From Cruel men, defend thou mee oh Lord,
So, I thy sacred Precepts will retaine.
Reflect on mee the brightnes of thy face,
And, shewe thy Testimonies vnto mee.
For, downe my cheeks the teares do flow apace,
Because, thy Lawes despisd & broken be.
And, shewe thy Testimonies vnto mee.
For, downe my cheeks the teares do flow apace,
Because, thy Lawes despisd & broken be.
Zade 18.
[1]
Thou just in all thy doengs, Lord,And in thy Iudgments art.
Thy Testimonies, & thy VVord,
Are true in ev'ry part.
I burne with zeal, because I see
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Thy VVord is pure, which causeth mee
That I the same affect.
2
Thy precepts, I will still retaine,Though I despisd am growne.
Thy Iustice, alway shall remaine;
Thy Lavve, & Truth, are one.
In thy Commands, my pleasures are,
Though troubles on mee fall.
Thy just eternall VVill declare,
And, thereby, live I shall.
Another of the same.
Sincere thou art, oh Lord, in all thou dost:
A true, & righteous Iudgment thou hast past,
Thy Testimonies are exceeding just:
And, so is all that thou Commanded hast.
A true, & righteous Iudgment thou hast past,
Thy Testimonies are exceeding just:
And, so is all that thou Commanded hast.
Spent, through my zeal I am, & almost pin'de,
Since of thy Truth my foes regardles growe.
Thy VVord, is to the vttermost refin'de;
And, for that cause, thy servant loves it soe.
Since of thy Truth my foes regardles growe.
Thy VVord, is to the vttermost refin'de;
And, for that cause, thy servant loves it soe.
Scorn'd & despis'd I am; yet cannot this,
My thoughts from thy Commandements withdrawe.
Thy Iustice an eternall Iustice, is;
And, Truth it felf, thou givest for thy Lavve.
My thoughts from thy Commandements withdrawe.
Thy Iustice an eternall Iustice, is;
And, Truth it felf, thou givest for thy Lavve.
Sore paines & sorrowes, have layd hold on mee:
Yet, I from thy Commands content receive.
Thy righteous Testimonies endles be:
Oh let me know them, Lord, that I may live.
Yet, I from thy Commands content receive.
Thy righteous Testimonies endles be:
Oh let me know them, Lord, that I may live.
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Coph. 19.
[1]
Lord hear; for, in my hart I crie.And I thy VVord obay.
To hear my call, thine ear apply,
That keep thy Lavves I may.
Relieng on thy VVord, I call'd,
Before the Morning-light;
To mark thy VVords mine eyes forestald,
The Watches of the night.
2
As iust & loving, Lord, thou art,So, hear & quicken mee.
Lo, such as from thy Lavve depart
For mischeefe, comming be.
Oh Lord, to mee, now nearer drawe:
Thy VVord all truth containes,
And, long agoe, I knewe thy Lavve,
Eternally remaines.
Another of the same.
They, healp oh Lord, with all my hart I crave,
Thy just Commands resolviug to obay.
To thee I call aloud; mee daigne to save,
That so, thy Testimonies, keep I may.
Thy just Commands resolviug to obay.
To thee I call aloud; mee daigne to save,
That so, thy Testimonies, keep I may.
To thee, before the break of day, I call,
And, for my certaine ayde, thy VVord I take.
The watches of the night mine eyes forestall.
That on thy Lavve. my muzings I may make.
And, for my certaine ayde, thy VVord I take.
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That on thy Lavve. my muzings I may make.
Thine ear, vnto my voice, in mercy, bowe;
That, mee, thy Iudgments may revive, oh Lord.
They fast approach, who seek my overthrowe,
Ev'n they, who strangers are vnto thy VVord.
That, mee, thy Iudgments may revive, oh Lord.
They fast approach, who seek my overthrowe,
Ev'n they, who strangers are vnto thy VVord.
To mee, oh Lord, at all tymes, be thou nigh.
Thy Statutes, all perfection do containe.
And, many daies agoe, informed was I,
That thy Commands, for ever shall remaine.
Thy Statutes, all perfection do containe.
And, many daies agoe, informed was I,
That thy Commands, for ever shall remaine.
Resh. 20.
[1]
Regard my greef, & save me Lord,For, I obaie thy Lavves.
Hear me, according to thy VVord,
Oh save, & plead my Cause.
Because thy VVord they muse not on.
From health are sinners far.
Revive mee Lord, as thou hast done.
For, great thy Mercies are.
2
My foes, & spoilers many be;Yet, I thy VVord professe,
And greeve when I the wicked see,
Thy Statutes to transgresse.
Thy Lawe I love; oh quicken mee,
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For, endles thy just Iudgments be;
And, ever true, thy UUord.
Another of the same.
Vewe Lord, what sorrowes have oppressed mee:
For, to observe Lawe, My minde I give.
Let mee adiudged, & deliver'd be;
And, mee according to thy vvord revive.
For, to observe Lawe, My minde I give.
Let mee adiudged, & deliver'd be;
And, mee according to thy vvord revive.
Vngodly men from saving health are far,
Because they do not seek thy Statutes, Lord;
Exceding great thy Tender-mercies are;
Reviue thou mee according to thy vvord.
Because they do not seek thy Statutes, Lord;
Exceding great thy Tender-mercies are;
Reviue thou mee according to thy vvord.
Vext & persude, by many, I have beene;
And, yet, I from thy Precepts have not straid,
I greeved was when sinners I had seene;
Because, thy holy-vvord, they disobayd.
And, yet, I from thy Precepts have not straid,
I greeved was when sinners I had seene;
Because, thy holy-vvord, they disobayd.
Vnto thy Lawe, observe what love I shew;
And, of thy tender mercie, quicken mee.
Thy vvord, through all eternitie is true;
And, everlasting thy just Iudgments be.
And, of thy tender mercie, quicken mee.
Thy vvord, through all eternitie is true;
And, everlasting thy just Iudgments be.
Schin. 21.
[1]
Though Princes, causeles, wrong'd mee much,Thy Lawe I sleighted not:
But, in thy word, my ioies were such
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The lienge lipps I do abhorr;
But, I affect thy vvord.
Seav'n times a day, I praise thee, for
Thy righteous Doomes, oh Lord.
2
The Lovers of thy Lawe have peace;And, harme they shall have none.
Lord, on thine aide my hopes I place;
And, thy Commands have done.
My soul thy Testimonie kept;
In love therewith I grewe.
I, from thy Precepts have not stept;
For, thou my waies dost veiwe.
Another of the same.
Whē cause was none, ev'n Princes wronged mee;
But, of thy word alone, my hart had feare.
And, in that word, my Ioies, moreover, be
As great as their's, that sharing booties are.
But, of thy word alone, my hart had feare.
And, in that word, my Ioies, moreover, be
As great as their's, that sharing booties are.
With much dislike, all falshood I detest:
And, I thy Lawe, vnfainedlie affect.
Sev'n times a day, thy praise I have exprest;
Because thy righteous Iudgments I respect.
And, I thy Lawe, vnfainedlie affect.
Sev'n times a day, thy praise I have exprest;
Because thy righteous Iudgments I respect.
What perfect peace have they that love thy word?
Ev'n such, that nothing cann their quiet marr.
For thy salvation, I have hoped, Lord;
And, thy Commands by mee performed are.
Ev'n such, that nothing cann their quiet marr.
For thy salvation, I have hoped, Lord;
And, thy Commands by mee performed are.
Well pleas'd, & with exceeding much delight,
My soul thy Testimonies keepeth still;
Thou know'st, for all my waies are in thy sight;
That I, thy Precepts, & thy Lawes, fulfill.
My soul thy Testimonies keepeth still;
Thou know'st, for all my waies are in thy sight;
That I, thy Precepts, & thy Lawes, fulfill.
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Tau. 22.
[1]
Receive my cry, & guide thou meeAs thou hast promisd, Lord.
Give ear, & saved let mee be;
According to thy vvord.
When thou to me hast showne thy vvaies,
My lipps thy praise will shewe.
My tongue thy blessed vvord shall praise;
For, all thy Lawes are true.
2
Mee, let thy powrfull hand protect;For, I thy Lawe approove.
Thy Saving-health I do affect,
Thy Precepts I do love.
Oh, let mee live to sing thy praise;
In Iudgment, mee preserve.
Thy servant seek, who sheep-like straies;
For, I thy Lawe observe.
Another of the same.
Yeald my Complaint, oh Lord, thy graitious ear,
And, knowledge of thy Lawe, to me afford.
My humble suite, vouchsafe, I pray, to hear;
And, save thou mee, according to thy vvord.
And, knowledge of thy Lawe, to me afford.
My humble suite, vouchsafe, I pray, to hear;
And, save thou mee, according to thy vvord.
Yea, save thou mee; & I thy praise will preach.
When thou shalt thy Commands to mee declare.
Thy vvord likewise, to others I will teach;
For, all thy Precepts, true & righteous are.
When thou shalt thy Commands to mee declare.
Thy vvord likewise, to others I will teach;
For, all thy Precepts, true & righteous are.
Yeald me thy hand, my saftie to assure;
For, thy Commands my chosen part, I make.
Thy Saving-health, I labour to procure,
And, in thy Lavve, oh Lord, I pleasure take.
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Thy Saving-health, I labour to procure,
And, in thy Lavve, oh Lord, I pleasure take.
Yet, longer let me live, to sing thy praise;
And, let thy Iudgments Lord, my helpers be.
Now, mee thy servāt seek, who sheep-like straies,
For, never is thy Lawe forgot of mee.
And, let thy Iudgments Lord, my helpers be.
Now, mee thy servāt seek, who sheep-like straies,
For, never is thy Lawe forgot of mee.
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