The Psalmes of David, from the New Translation of the Bible Turned into Meter ::

Ye in His House, and Courts that stand,
Attending His Command.
O praise His goodness, bless His Name,
From whom all mercies came.
He Iacob chose, and on his race
Did all His treasure place.

Our God is great, and in His deeds
All other Gods exceeds:
In Heav'n, or earth, or deepest Seas,
He acts what ere He please.
He makes from earth the vapours rise,
Which cloud the dark'ned skies:
From whence He raines, and light'ning flings,
And winds there treasur'd brings.

He man and beast in Egypt smote,
And plagues on Pharaoh brought.
His arme did vanquish Nations great,
And mighty Kings defeat:
Sihon, and Og, and Canaan fell
In lot to Israel.
Therefore Thy pow'rfull Name, O Lord,
Succession shall record.

Thy judgments are on sinners bent;
But tow'rds Thine owne relent.
The Gods in Heathen Temples sought,
Are gold and silver wrought.

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Speechless they be, and blind, and deaf,
Nor in their mouths have breath.
Like them the Makers are, and those
Who trust in Them repose.

His praise, O ye from Iacob spring,
O house of Aaron sing!
O house of Levi, who profess
His feare, your Maker bless.
From Sion let your blessings sound,
Your thankfull Songs abound:
Praise ye the Lord, His mercies tell,
Who doth in Salem dwell.

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Psal. CXXXV.