The Psalms of David in metre Newly translated With amendments. By William Barton, M.A. And sett to the best Psalm-tunes, in two parts, viz treble and bass; with brief instructions for the understanding of the same; together with a table of the Psalms, and names of the tunes to each Psalm. By Thomas Smith. The basses, with the table, are placed at the latter end of the book.

Psalm CVII. (Book 107)

Lowath Tune.

〈♫〉〈♫〉O Ren-der thanks un--to the Lord, 〈♫〉〈♫〉for good and kind is he; 〈♫〉〈♫〉Be--cause his mer--cy doth en-dure 〈♫〉〈♫〉to all e--ter----ni----ty. [verse 2] Let the redeem'd in ev'ry land, the Lord's redeem'd, say so: Those whom he rescu'd from the hand of their injur'ous foe. [verse 3] And gather'd them out of the land, both from the east and west, And from the north and from the south, unto a place of rest. [verse 4] In wilderness they wandered in solitary way? And found no place inhabited, nor town wherein to stay. [verse 5] Hungry and thirsty all the while, not having what to eat; So that their very soul began to faint for want of meat. [verse 6] Then did they cry unto the Lord, when trouble did oppress; Whose favour did relief afford to them in their distress.

[verse 7] And led them forth the readiest way, that they may go and find A city and a dwelling-place, according to their mind. [verse 8] Let them therefore praise God's great name, for his great goodness then, And for his works of wondrous fame, to all the sons of men. [verse 9] For he doth fully satisfy the longing soul with food, And filleth every hungry soul with blessings that are good. [verse 10] Ev'n such as sit in shade of death, and in dark dungeons ly; Whom sharp affliction hampereth, and iron bands do ty. [verse 11] Because they did rebelliously transgress against God's word; And did contemn that counsellor, who is the highest Lord. [verse 12] Therefore he did their heart bring down, with labour and with pain? And down they fell and there was none to help them up again. [verse 13] Then did they cry unto the Lord, when anguish did oppress, And he did save them speedily out of their deep distress. [verse 14] From shade of death and darksom night, which they lay groaning under, He brought them out to life and light. and brake their bands in sunder.

The second part

[verse 15] O! that all men would praise the Lord for his great goodness then, And for his works most wonderful unto the sons of men.

[verse 16] For he hath broken pow'rfully the brazen doors and gates And cut in sunder forceably the iron barrs and gates. [verse 17] Fools fall into affliction by falling into sin; And through their own iniquities they are ensnar'd therein. [verse 18] Their soul whom sickness visiteth, abhorrs all kind of meat; And they draw near the gates of death, their sickness is so great. [verse 19] Then in their trouble they do cry unto the Lord for aid, Who saveth them from their distress, according as they prai'd. [verse 20] He sent his word of power supreme, and did them heal and save; And graciously deliver'd them, ev'n from the very grave.

The third part.

[verse 21] And Oh! that men would praise the Lord for his great goodness then, And for his works most wonderful, unto the sons of men. [verse 22] And let them offer sacrifice of praise unto the Lord; And with the shouts of joy likewise his wondrous works record. [verse 23] They that descend to sea in ships, and follow for their gain Their necessary merchandize upon the watery main; [verse 24] These men do God's rare works behold, and none so well as these Do see his wonders manifold within the deepest seas.

[verse 25] For by the word of his command he makes fierce winds to rise, And lifteth up the rouling waves unto the very skies. [verse 26] They mount to heav'n, and then they roul down to the deeps below; And by and by their very soul doth melt because of woe. [verse 27] They reel and stagger too and fro, like drunkards in their fits, And like unto distracted men are put besides their wits: [verse 28] Then in their trouble did they cry unto the Lord for aid; Who did redress their misery, according as they prai'd. [verse 39] The storm is chang'd into a calm by his command and will; So that the raging waves thereof are now exceeding still. [verse 30] Now winds and waves do rage no more, which they are glad to see, And so he brings them to the shore where they desir'd to be. [verse 31] Oh! render Praises to the Lord for his great goodness then, And for his works most wonderful, unto the sons of men. [verse 32] And in the congregation great let them exalt his name; And in the honour'd Elder's seat advance his praise and fame.

The fourth part.

[verse 33] The Lord did make it barren soil, where floods did once abound, And turns the very water-springs to dry and thirsty ground.

[verse 34] A fruitful land to barrenness he turns because of sin, When he rewards the wickedness of those that dwell therein. [verse 35] Again the very wilderness to standing pools he brings, And turns the dry and desert ground to plenteous water-springs. [verse 36] And there he makes the hungry dwell, that so they may provide, And get them cities furnisht well, wherein they may abide. [verse 37] That they may plant the pleasant vines, and sow the fruitful field; And may receive the rich increase, which every year shall yield. [verse 38] Such blessings are on thee conferr'd that they are much increast; So that of all the numerous herd they do not loose a beast. [verse 39] Yet for their sin they are brought low, and minished again; Expos'd to wicked tyranny, affliction, grief, and pain. [verse 40] He pours on great ones great disgrace, and causeth them to stray In solitary desert place where is no beaten way. [verse 41] Yet setteth he the poor on high, and him from harm doth keep: And multiplies his family like to a flock of sheep. [verse 42] This thing the right'ous shall descry, rejoycing in the same: And it shall force iniquity to stop her mouth with shame.

[verse 43] Whoso hath wisdom from above these matters to record, Ev'n they shall understand the love and kindness of the Lord.