A new version of the Psalms of David: together with all the church-hymns, into metre, smooth, plain and easie to the most ordinary capacities: and yet as close to the original languages, and the last and best English translation, as the nature of such a work will well permit. By Simon Ford, D.D. and rector of Old Swinford in Worcestershire.

Part III.

[verse 21] Whiles such tentations me assail'd, They wrought me grievous pains: The thought, they had so far prevail'd, Did sorely sting my reins. [verse 22] With so great folly, Lord, was I, And ignorance possest: That in thy sight deservedly I own'd my self a beast.

[verse 23] Yet, (thou to me such favour hast) Still in thy sight I stay: By my right hand thou hold'st me fast, From falling quite away. [verse 24] Yea, by thy counsel, while I live, Shalt guide me faithfully: And my departing soul receive To glory, when I die.

[verse 25] What friend in heav'n, to make me blest Have I, but thee alone?

And my desires on earth, can rest Excepting thee, on none. [verse 26] My heart doth often want support, And frail my body is: But God's my hearts assured Fort, And my eternal bliss.

[verse 27] For lo, whoe'r at distance be From thee, do ruine seek: Thou wilt destroy all those, with thee Who marriage-faith do break. [verse 28] But I'll draw near to God, of choice, My faith is setled there: That I, O Lord, with thankfull voice, May all thy works declare.