The works of Sir William Mure of Rowallan Edited with introduction, notes, and glossary by William Tough |
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I'le love the Lord, for HeeMy voyce and sute did heare.
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I'le call him whil I live, to meFor hee hath still giuen eare.
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Death's sorrows me besett;Hell's payns on me gate hold;
Trouble and straits I found till I
Did my distresse vnfold.
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On God's name did I call,My soule, O Lord, sett free.
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Kynde, just and mercifull our GodIs, such he prov'd to me.
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The Lord the simple saves;Hee helpt me when brought low.
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Turne to thy rest, my soule, to theeHis bountyes largelie flow.
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Becaus my trembling souleFrom terrifyeing death,
My melting eyes from flowing tears,
Thy hand deliuered hath;
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From falling since my feettThy favour hath sett free,
In land of lyff, to walk before
The Lord, my cace shal bee.
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I spake, so I beleev'd.Me trouble sore did try;
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And in my haist, I did affirmeThat everie man did lye.
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What shall I thee repay,Lord, for thy bounties all?
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The cup of saveing health I'le takeAnd on thy name will call.
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To God I'le pay my vows,(Now,) in his people's sight.
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Deare in his eyes the death of sainctsIs, whom the world doth slight.
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Thy servant, O my God,Thy servant sure am I,
Thy handmaid's son̄e. When I was fast
My bonds thow didst vntye.
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The sacrifice of thanksI'le offer, Lord; on thee
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I'le call now, in thy people's sight;Perform'd my vows shal be.
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Within thy courts, amidstThine house them will I pay,
In midst of thee Jerusalem.
Him prayse yee, now and ay.
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