Psa. 112.
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Halelujah. It mentions many priveledges & properties
of the Elect; & shewes, that the wicked (for their greater
vexation) shall behold their happines &c. It is a consolatory
Hymne; and serves to keep vndiscouraged,
those whoe are exercised by the skoffs & prosperities
of worldlings.
[1]
Who on Gods lawe his love doth place,
And, feareth him, right blest is hee:
God, will on earth advance his race,
And, blest his faithfull seed shall be.
His house with plenty shall be dight,
His Iustice, shall not be confinde;
In darknes, he shall still have light,
For, he is meek, & just, & kinde.
2
The righteous lends, & helps the pore,
His dealings, he discreetly weighes;
His fame, abides for evermore,
And in a state vnchangd, he staies.
He starts not, evill Newes to heare.
On God, his hopes & muzings be.
His hart is fixt, & will not fear
Till on his foes, his wish he see.
3
He, on the pore, doth Almes bestowe,
And, alway just, he doth abide.
For which, his horne shall powrfull growe,
And, with renowne be dignifide.
Which, when vngodly men perceave,
They shall, through envy & despight.
Growe furious, gnash their teeth, & greeve.
And, loose thir hopes, & longings quite.
