The Psalms of David in meter fitted to the tunes used in parish-churches / by John Patrick ...

Part III.

[ 18] Our King and Guardian, is the Lord Of Israel ever blest: [ 19] Who to an Holy Prophet thus His mind of old exprest. "I've found a Man of worth and might "For your Deliverer; "One from among the People chose, "I for your King prefer. [ 20] "David, my Servant, to receive "This Honour I appoint; "Go then, and to this Office him "With Holy Oil anoint. [ 21] My powr'ful Presence I'll afford T' assist him in distress: [ 22] Whom subt'lest Foes shall not deceive, Nor spightfullest oppress. [ 23] But he shall their united force Broken in pieces see; And all that hate him, by my pow'r Plagu'd and destroy'd shall be. [ 24] To him my Faithfulness I'll show, My Favours on him showre; And whilst he trusts in me, will raise And still enlarge his pow'r. His Empire, by his Victories, Shall far and wide extend;

[ 26] On God, as a kind Father, he For safety shall depend. [ 27] I'll own him for my first-born King In highest Honour plac'd: [ 28] My Love for him I'll keep, with him My Covenant shall stand fast. [ 29] Succession in his Family From failing I'll secure; The Regal Pow'r therein shall last While th' Heavens do endure.