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PSAL. LXI. To the chief musician upon Neginoth, A Psalm of David. (Book 61)
O God, give ear unto my cry.
unto my pray'r attend.
From th'utmost corner of the landLine 2
my cry to thee I'le send,
What time my heart is overwhelm'd,
and in perplexity;
Do thou me lead unto the Rock
that higher is then I.
For thou hast for my refuge beenLine 3
a shelter by thy pow'r,
And, for defence against my foes,
thou hast been a strong tow'r
Within thy Tabernacle ILine 4
for ever will abide:
And under covert of thy wings
with confidence me hide.
For thou, the vows that I did make.Line 5
O Lord my God, didst hear:
Thou hast given me the heritage
of those thy Name that fear.
A life prolong'd for many dayesLine 6
thou to the King shalt give:
Like many generations be
the years which he shall live.
He in Gods presence, his abodeLine 7
for evermore shall have:
O do thou truth and mercy both