Ecclesiastes, otherwise called the Preacher Containing Salomons Sermons or Commentaries (as it may probably be collected) vpon the 49. Psalme of Dauid his father. Compendiously abridged, and also paraphrastically dilated in English poesie, according to the analogie of Scripture, and consent of the most approued writer thereof. Composed by H. L. Gentleman [i.e. Henry Lok]. Whereunto are annexed sundrie Sonets of Christian Passions heretofore printed, and now corrected and augmented, with other affectionate Sonets of a feeling conscience of the same Authors |
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Psalmes 27. |
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Psalmes 27.
The Lord he is my sauing light, whom should I therefore feare?He makes my foes to fall, whose teeth would me in sunder teare.
Though hosts of men besiege my soule, my heart shall neuer dread:
So that within his Court and sight, my life may still be lead.
For in his Church from trouble free, he shall me keepe in hold:
In spight of foes his wondrous prayse, my song shall still vnfold.
Haue mercie (Lord) therefore on me, and heare me when I cry;
Thou badst me looke with hope on thee, for helpe to thee I fly.
In wrath therefore hide not thy face, but be thou still my aide;
Though parents fayle, thou wilt assist, thy promise so hath said.
Teach me thy truth, and thy right path, least that the enemy
Preuaile against my life, whose tongues intrap me trecherously.
My heart would faint for feare, vnlesse my faith did build on thee,
My hope, my God, and comforts strength, who will deliuer mee.
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