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

[ 1] IT's sure, that God is kind to those That are sincerely good: [ 2] But yet my Faith was at a loss, I staggered where I stood. [ 3] Viewing bad men, tho' foolish, here To prosper, envy rose; [ 4] To see an easy Death, an Age Of health and vigour, close. [ 5] From troubles freed, that other men Strive to escape in vain; [ 6] They boast in violence, and pride Surrounds them like a chain. [ 7] Pamper'd with Luxury and Ease, Their looks are fat and fair: Their wealth flows in beyond their hopes, And oft without their Care. [ 8] T' opprese the weak, their lofty pride No scruple feels, nor shame. [ 9] They dare Heav'n to blaspheme, and blast Freely the Good man's Name. [ 10] This gives disturbance to his thoughts, And makes his tears to flow: [ 11] And now he doubts, whether God knows Or minds what's done below. [ 12] Th' ungodly are the prosp'rous men, Grow rich and thrive amain.

[ 13] I've wash'd my hands in Innocence, And cleans'd my heart in vain. [ 14] For every Morn my plague's renew'd, In grief whole days I spend. [ 15] But stay: such words against the Faith Of all good men offend.