The second part.
[verse 11] Yet of this time the strength and chief
the which we count upon,
Is nothing else but painful grief,
and we as blasts are gone.
[verse 12] Who once doth know what strength is there,
what might thine anger hath?
Or in his heart who doth thee fear
according to thy wrath?
[verse 13] Instruct us, Lord, to know and try
how long our days remain:
That then we may our hearts apply
true wisdom to attain.
[verse 14] Return, O Lord, how long wilt thou
forth on in wrath proceed?
Shew favour to thy servants now,
and help them at their need.
[verse 15] Refresh us with thy mercy soon,
and then our joy shall be
All times so long as life doth last,
in heart rejoyce will we.
[verse 16] As thou hast plagued us before,
now also make us glad:
And for the years wherein full sore
affliction we have had.
[verse 17] O let thy work and power appear,
and on thy servants light:
And shew unto thy children dear
thy glory and thy might.
[verse 18] Lord, let thy grace and glory stand
on us thy servants thus:
Confirm the works we take in hand,
Lord, prosper them to us.