The Book of Psalms in metre close and proper to the Hebrew, smooth and pleasant for the metre, plain and easie for the tunes : with musical notes, arguments, annotations, and index : fitted for the ready use and understanding of all good Christians.

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Title: The Book of Psalms in metre close and proper to the Hebrew, smooth and pleasant for the metre, plain and easie for the tunes : with musical notes, arguments, annotations, and index : fitted for the ready use and understanding of all good Christians.
Author: Barton, William, 1598?-1678.
Publication: London :: Printed by Matthew Simmons for the Companie of Stationers,; 1644.
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Subject terms: Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms -- Paraphrases, English.; Psalters.
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PSAL. IV.

To London long tune.

Argument.

David appeals & prays to God, blames Sauls Courtiers for discrediting his Election of God to the Kingdome; Admonisheth them to repent: preferreth spirituall desires to

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carnall, and reposeth himselfe in Gods safe
protection.
O God that art my righteousnesse,* 1.1Heare when I call to thee:In wofull time of my distresse,Thou hast inlarged mee.Have mercy and attentive bee,Unto the pray'r I frame: [verse 2]  O sonnes of men,* 1.2 how long will yeeMy glory turn to shame?How long will yee vain things affect,And follow after lies? [verse 3]  Know that the Saint is Gods select,And he will hear my cryes. [verse 4]  All sinfull courses set apart,And stand in awfull dread;In silence commune with your heart,Upon your secret bed. [verse 5]  For incense offer innocence,And righteousnesse present:And wholly put your confidenceIn God omnipotent▪ [verse 6]  What way they may themselves advanceGreat multitudes inquire:But Lord thy shining CountenanceIs all that we desire. [verse 7]  For thou hast made my heart to feastWith sacred comforts more,Then worldlings when they were increastWith Corne and Wine good store. [verse 8]  I'l both lie down sweet rest to take,And also sleep secure:

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For onely thou, ô Lord, dost make My dwelling safe and sure.

Notes

* 1.1

Witness Judge, Pro∣tector, and rewarder of it.

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* 1.2

Speak base∣ly of my a∣nointing. So do the wicked of Christ and his Saints.

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