The Psalms of David set forth in English meeter set forth by Francis Rous...

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[verse 57] My blessed portion, Lord, thou art, thou art my happinesse; That I thy holy words would keep I said, and did professe. [verse 58] With my whole heart I did thee pray thy favour to afford; O then be mercifull to me, according to thy word. [verse 59]

I thought upon my former waies, mine actions I did try; 〈◊〉〈◊〉 to thy testimonies pure my feet then turned I. [verse 60] I did not stay, nor linger long, as they that slothfull are; 〈◊〉〈◊〉 hastily thy lawes to keep, I did my selfe prepare.

[verse 61] The cruell bands of wicked men have made of me their prey; 〈◊〉〈◊〉 would I not thy lawes forget, nor from thee go astray. [verse 62] Thy gracious judgments are so great, and wonderfull to me; That even at midnight I will rise, to render thankes to thee.

[verse 63] Companion am I of all them that do thee feare and serve: Of all thy Saints, that constantly thy precepts do observe. [verse 64] Thy mercies great, most gracious Lord, the earth throughout do fill: Oh teach me how I may obey thy statutes and thy will.

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