Davids Psalms in metre. Agreeable to the Hebrew, to be sung in usuall tunes. To he [sic] benefit of the churches of Christ. / By the Reverend Mr. John White minister of Gods Word in Dorchester.

Psalm 26.

LOrd, judge me in thy righteousnesse, my paths are upright all, I trusted also in the Lord, therefore I shall not fall. [verse 2] Examine me throughout, O Lord, and try me thoroughly, My reins and heart, and secret thoughts, my God search out and try.

[verse 3] Thy loving kindnesse I have set before mine eyes always And in thy truth and perfect law have walked all my days. [verse 4] With vain ungodly persons I delighted not to stay, Nor yet with false dissemblers join'd to travail in their way.

[verse 5] Th'assemblies of ill doers, I do hate exceedingly, And with the wicked will not sit, but hate their company. [verse 6] In innocency I will wash mine hands, and so draw neer

Thine Altar, Lord, mine offerings to bring before thee there.

[verse 7] That I with voice of hearty thanks may publiquely declare Thy wonders, yea thy works I shall shew forth, and will not spare. [verse 8] The habitation of thine house, Lord, I have loved well, And have delighted in the place where thine honour doth dwell.

[verse 9] Gather not, Lord, my soul with men in wicked practice rife, With men of bloud and cruelty, Lord bind nor up my life. [verse 10] Men in whose hand is nothing else but mischief to be found, And whose corrupt right hand with gifts and bribery doth abound.

[verse 11] But as for me, I will still walk in mine integrity, Be merciful to me, O Lord, set me at liberty. [verse 12] My foot stands in an even place, set in security, Therefore in the assemblies blesse and praise the Lord will I.