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down_o at_o last_o and_o deliver_v we_o merit_v there_o be_v none_o on_o our_o part_n why_o thou_o shall_v do_v it_o for_o we_o and_o therefore_o it_o must_v be_v mercy_n merit_v there_o be_v too_o much_o on_o our_o part_n why_o thou_o shall_v not_o do_v it_o and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v do_v it_o must_v be_v thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n pass_v to_o thy_o servant_n that_o move_v thou_o to_o it_o we_o destre_fw-fr not_o that_o any_o part_n of_o this_o work_n be_v attribute_v to_o we_o but_o that_o the_o honour_n of_o it_o be_v whole_o thou_o not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o name_n which_o be_v now_o blasheme_v and_o vilify_v ver._n 3_o give_v the_o glory_n for_o thy_o mercy_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n sake_n make_v they_o know_v that_o have_v so_o long_o trust_v in_o lie_a vanity_n and_o worship_v the_o imagination_n of_o their_o own_o heart_n that_o our_o god_n be_v in_o heaven_n that_o he_o have_v do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o that_o as_o it_o have_v be_v his_o pleasure_n to_o humble_v we_o so_o it_o be_v his_o pleasure_n to_o exalt_v we_o he_o have_v bring_v we_o very_o low_a but_o he_o can_v set_v we_o again_o on_o high_a when_o how_o and_o by_o who_o he_o please_v o_o lord_n heal_v our_o backslide_n and_o love_v we_o free_o turn_v away_o thy_o anger_n from_o we_o be_v as_o a_o dew_n to_o thy_o israel_n make_v his_o branch_n â—oread_v ver._n 9_o and_o his_o beauty_n as_o the_o olive-trée_n let_v he_o revive_v as_o the_o corn_n and_o grow_v as_o the_o vine_n what_o have_v we_o to_o do_v any_o more_o with_o idol_n vain_a man_n that_o have_v hand_n and_o can_v help_v and_o ear_n and_o will_v not_o hear_v thou_o o_o lord_n will_v we_o hear_v thou_o will_v we_o alone_o observe_v for_o thou_o be_v our_o help_n and_o our_o shield_n thou_o will_v be_v the_o lord_n protector_n to_o thy_o israel_n thou_o will_v be_v a_o shield_n to_o the_o house_n of_o aaron_n thou_o will_v be_v a_o helper_n to_o all_o those_o that_o fear_v thou_o therefore_o renounce_v the_o arm_n of_o flesh_n we_o will_v trust_v to_o thou_o alone_o o_o lord_n be_v mindful_a of_o we_o and_o bless_v we_o bless_v the_o house_n of_o israel_n that_o people_n which_o thou_o have_v choose_v to_o thyself_o and_o gather_v from_o among_o the_o nation_n bless_v the_o house_n of_o aaron_n that_o tribe_n that_o thou_o have_v choose_v to_o thyself_o and_o set_v apart_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o thou_o among_o this_o people_n o_o lord_n bless_v they_o all_o that_o fear_v thy_o name_n in_o what_o part_n of_o the_o world_n soever_o they_o remain_v of_o what_o condition_n soever_o they_o he_o
the_o amoritish_a king_n and_o the_o thirty_o one_o king_n of_o canaan_n he_o smite_v great_a nation_n and_o slay_v mighty_a king_n as_o for_o example_n ver._n 10_o sihon_n king_n of_o the_o amorites_n and_o og_n the_o king_n of_o bashan_n ver._n 11_o and_o give_v away_o their_o land_n for_o a_o heritage_n ver._n 12_o a_o heritage_n unto_o israel_n his_o people_n all_o which_o be_v evident_a out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o numb_a deut._n joshua_n 5._o god_n the_o five_o part_n for_o this_o he_o extol_v god_n to_o the_o commemoration_n of_o the_o revenge_n that_o god_n take_v upon_o the_o enemy_n of_o his_o people_n and_o the_o benefit_n he_o bestow_v on_o they_o he_o add_v a_o conclusion_n form_v into_o a_o epiphonima_n in_o which_o he_o first_o extol_v god_n name_n and_o then_o show_v his_o mercy_n to_o his_o people_n 1._o thy_o name_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o i._n e._n for_o these_o thy_o wonderful_a work_n 2._o and_o thy_o memorial_n throughout_o all_o generation_n thy_o 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breath_n in_o their_o mouth_n 4._o from_o the_o sortishness_n and_o misery_n of_o those_o that_o worship_v they_o they_o that_o make_v they_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o ver._n 18_o so_o be_v every_o one_o that_o trust_v in_o they_o the_o maker_n be_v blind_a mute_a deaf_a understand_v nothing_o at_o all_o who_o suppose_v that_o they_o can_v make_v god_n and_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o they_o more_o sotrish_a that_o think_v a_o stone_n can_v help_v they_o 7._o part_n the_o seven_o part_n in_o the_o last_o part_n he_o invite_v all_o the_o true_a worshipper_n of_o god_n to_o praise_v he_o because_o they_o be_v lively_a image_n of_o the_o live_a god_n they_o see_v they_o hear_v they_o speak_v they_o understand_v god_n that_o therefore_o all_o praise_n god_n and_o therefore_o they_o praise_v that_o god_n from_o who_o they_o the_o faculty_n of_o live_v hear_v speak_a see_v and_o understanding_n to_o this_o he_o invite_v 1._o all_o israel_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o house_n of_o israel_n 2._o ver._n 19_o then_o the_o priest_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o house_n of_o aaron_n 3._o the_o levite_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o house_n of_o levi._n 4._o last_o of_o all_o the_o laity_n you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n bless_v the_o lord_n to_o which_o he_o add_v his_o own_o vote_n conclude_v with_o this_o epiphonima_n 1._o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n out_o of_o zion_n where_o he_o show_v his_o presence_n by_o the_o ark._n 2._o which_o dwell_v at_o jerusalem_n who_o though_o he_o be_v every_o where_n by_o his_o essence_n and_o presence_n yet_o peculiar_o dwell_v in_o his_o church_n by_o his_o inhabit_v spirit_n let_v the_o citizen_n of_o zion_n and_o jerusalem_n never_o cease_v to_o bless_v he_o the_o hymn_n and_o prayer_n collect_v from_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o five_o psalm_n o_o omnipotent_a god_n all_o we_o thy_o servant_n now_o gather_v together_o in_o thy_o spirit_n to_o bless_v thy_o name_n and_o here_o meet_v in_o the_o court_n of_o the_o house_n of_o our_o god_n to_o praise_v thou_o ver._n 1_o do_v acknowledge_v that_o we_o have_v instnite_a reason_n to_o pay_v this_o debt_n to_o thy_o divine_a majesty_n for_o we_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o be_v good_a good_a absolute_o in_o thyself_o and_o gracious_a unto_o we_o and_o that_o all_o our_o goodness_n be_v as_o nothing_o in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o we_o know_v again_o that_o to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o thou_o be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n and_o therefore_o our_o heart_n shall_v be_v glad_a when_o we_o send_v forth_o praise_n unto_o thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n we_o know_v also_o that_o thou_o be_v great_a and_o far_o above_o all_o go_n thy_o benefit_n be_v innumerable_a not_o only_o which_o thou_o have_v confer_v upon_o thy_o choose_a people_n thy_o israel_n who_o be_v thy_o pecultar_n treasure_n but_o even_o which_o with_o a_o full_a hand_n thou_o have_v pour_v forth_o upon_o all_o mankind_n for_o in_o heaven_n the_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o in_o all_o deep_a place_n thou_o have_v do_v whatsoever_o thou_o please_v thou_o so_o ordere_v the_o cloud_n the_o vapour_n the_o lightning_n wind_n and_o rain_n that_o they_o may_v be_v obedient_a to_o thou_o and_o serviceable_a for_o the_o use_n and_o sustenance_n of_o man_n and_o when_o thou_o have_v in_o thy_o power_n the_o heart_n of_o all_o king_n and_o prince_n thou_o so_o bende_v they_o as_o may_v make_v most_o for_o the_o good_a and_o saidation_n of_o thy_o people_n upon_o they_o thou_o reveng_a their_o wrong_n and_o deliver_v in_o due_a time_n thy_o choose_a people_n from_o their_o power_n and_o oppression_n egypt_n the_o amorites_n and_o canaanites_n feel_v thy_o power_n who_o thou_o smote_a in_o thy_o anger_n plaguest_n and_o slay_v in_o thy_o wrath_n and_o give_v away_o their_o land_n for_o a_o heritage_n even_o for_o a_o heritage_n to_o israel_n thy_o people_n thy_o name_n o_o lord_n endure_v for_o ever_o ver._n 13_o and_o thy_o memorial_n through_o all_o generation_n and_o therefore_o our_o hope_n which_o be_v 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that_o they_o may_v glorify_v my_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n thy_o praise_n i_o will_v sound_v forth_o thy_o name_n i_o will_v magniffe_o confess_v i_o will_v that_o thou_o have_v be_v to_o i_o a_o gracious_a god_n and_o merciful_a father_n even_o in_o the_o court_n of_o the_o lord_n house_n even_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o thou_o o_o jerusalem_fw-la in_o which_o i_o know_v thou_o will_v alone_o accept_v of_o thanks_o and_o hear_v and_o grant_v the_o pelition_n of_o thy_o servant_n that_o be_v offer_v unto_o thou_o through_o the_o merit_n and_o in_o the_o name_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n psal._n cxvii_o a_o hymn_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n be_v short_a and_o sweet_a it_o contain_v a_o doxology_n to_o god_n for_o his_o mercy_n and_o truth_n and_o it_o be_v also_o prophetical_a in_o reference_n to_o the_o call_n of_o the_o gentile_n as_o it_o appear_v rom._n 15.11_o two_o part_n there_o be_v of_o it_o 1._o a_o exhortation_n to_o all_o nation_n to_o praise_n god_n doxology_n the_o first_o part_n 1._o a_o doxology_n both_o gentile_n and_o jew_n 1._o he_o speak_v to_o the_o gentile_n praise_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o nation_n he_o mean_v after_o they_o be_v convert_v and_o make_v son_n of_o the_o church_n for_o how_o shall_v they_o call_v on_o he_o in_o who_o they_o have_v not_o believeâ—â—_n rom._n 10._o 2._o he_o speak_v to_o the_o convert_a jew_n who_o he_o note_v under_o the_o name_n of_o people_n as_o they_o be_v call_v psal_n 2.1_o &_o act_v 4.25_o praise_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o people_n both_o now_o make_v but_o one_o church_n and_o therefore_o both_o now_o ought_v to_o join_v together_o in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n 2._o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o the_o reason_n give_v for_o it_o part_n the_o second_o part_n 1._o because_o his_o merciful_a kindness_n be_v great_a nay_o confirm_v towards_o we_o reason_n we_o the_o reason_n in_o send_v his_o son_n to_o be_v a_o saviour_n both_o of_o 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be_v by_o nature_n the_o child_n of_o wrath_n thou_o who_o be_v rich_a in_o mercy_n for_o thy_o great_a love_n wherewith_o thou_o have_v love_v we_o be_v please_v to_o send_v thy_o only_a beget_v son_n jesus_n christ_n and_o to_o deliver_v he_o to_o death_n for_o the_o salvation_n of_o the_o world_n this_o thy_o great_a mercy_n it_o please_v thou_o to_o make_v know_v to_o we_o by_o thy_o apostle_n and_o to_o call_v we_o who_o be_v alien_n from_o the_o commonwealth_n of_o israel_n and_o stranger_n to_o the_o covenant_n of_o promise_n to_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o merciful_a kindness_n in_o christ_n jesus_n we_o who_o be_v sometime_o afar_o off_o be_v make_v nigh_o by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n so_o great_a have_v thy_o mercy_n be_v even_o towards_o we_o therefore_o from_o we_o immortal_a thanks_o be_v due_a unto_o thou_o who_o find_v ourselves_o save_v not_o for_o our_o merit_n but_o by_o thy_o sole_a goodness_n we_o therefore_o beseech_v thou_o that_o thou_o will_v so_o confirm_v our_o heart_n by_o the_o spirit_n of_o faith_n that_o without_o any_o doubt_n adhere_v to_o thy_o truth_n which_o endure_v for_o ever_o we_o may_v apprehend_v those_o good_a thing_n which_o thou_o have_v promise_v and_o offere_v free_o to_o we_o o_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o jew_n turk_n jufidel_n and_o heretic_n and_o take_v from_o they_o all_o ignorance_n hardness_n of_o heart_n and_o contempt_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o so_o fetch_v they_o home_o bless_a lord_n to_o thy_o flock_n that_o they_o may_v be_v save_v among_o the_o remnant_n of_o thy_o true_a israelite_n let_v we_o all_o meet_a in_o one_o fold_n and_o have_v but_o one_o shepherd_n that_o all_o nation_n may_v praise_v the_o lord_n and_o all_o people_n sing_v haleluia_o to_o thy_o holy_a name_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n cxviii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d david_n be_v free_v from_o many_o danger_n and_o confirm_v in_o his_o kingdom_n according_a to_o god_n promise_n in_o this_o psalm_n give_v thanks_o the_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v 1._o a_o exhortation_n to_o praise_n god_n for_o his_o mercy_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 5._o 2._o a_o persuasion_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o that_o from_o his_o own_o example_n who_o call_v upon_o god_n in_o trouble_n and_o be_v deliver_v from_o ver_fw-la 5._o to_o 15._o 3._o the_o exultation_n of_o the_o church_n for_o it_o from_o ver_fw-la 15._o to_o 19_o 4._o a_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n keep_v for_o it_o and_o in_o what_o manner_n it_o be_v celebrate_v from_o ver_fw-la 19_o to_o 28._o 5._o part_n david_n invite_v to_o praise_v god_n the_o first_o part_n a_o short_a doxology_n ver_fw-la 28_o 29._o 1._o david_n invite_v all_o to_o praise_n god_n o_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o add_v his_o reason_n 1._o for_o he_o be_v good_a than_o which_o nothing_o can_v be_v say_v more_o brief_o nothing_o more_o powerful_o he_o be_v proper_o and_o absolute_o good_a and_o therefore_o aught_o to_o be_v praise_v because_o there_o 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for_o ever_o 2._o ver._n 3_o let_v the_o house_n of_o aaron_n that_o whole_a tribe_n consecrate_v now_o to_o he_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 3._o ver._n 4_o let_v they_o now_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n proselyte_n etc._n etc._n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o that_o be_v the_o burden_n of_o the_o hymn_n so_o he_o begin_v so_o he_o end_v ver_fw-la 29._o 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n and_o so_o in_o general_a have_v give_v a_o commendation_n of_o his_o mercy_n he_o desoend_v to_o that_o particular_a in_o which_o his_o mercy_n do_v consist_v mercy_n the_o particular_n of_o his_o mercy_n viz._n a_o great_a deliverance_n of_o he_o when_o he_o be_v in_o a_o great_a strait_n which_o he_o can_v impute_v to_o no_o other_o cause_n than_o his_o mercy_n 1._o ver._n 5_o i_o be_v in_o distress_n and_o that_o be_v the_o case_n of_o god_n people_n as_o well_o as_o david_n 2._o i_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n i_o boast_v not_o of_o my_o merit_n i_o 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deliver_v over_o our_o soul_n to_o death_n this_o encourage_v we_o yet_o to_o rely_v upon_o thou_o ver._n 8_o and_o to_o trust_v to_o thou_o and_o we_o know_v it_o be_v better_a to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n than_o to_o put_v any_o confidence_n in_o man_n it_o be_v better_a to_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n than_o to_o put_v any_o confidence_n in_o prince_n ver._n 14_o for_o some_o will_v but_o can_v some_o can_v but_o will_v not_o help_v but_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o power_n and_o if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v become_v our_o salvation_n and_o we_o believe_v thou_o will_v because_o thou_o have_v spare_v we_o hitherto_o and_o have_v not_o give_v we_o over_o to_o death_n save_o now_o we_o beseech_v thou_o o_o lord_n o_o lord_n we_o beseech_v thou_o send_v we_o now_o prosperity_n be_v our_o strength_n that_o we_o may_v resist_v and_o be_v our_o salvation_n that_o in_o thy_o name_n we_o may_v destroy_v they_o that_o compass_n we_o about_o let_v the_o voice_n of_o rejoice_v and_o 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every_o one_o of_o thy_o people_n shall_v sing_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n and_o with_o his_o whole_a â—eart_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o i_o will_v exalt_v thou_o how_o joyful_a will_v be_v the_o melody_n of_o the_o whole_a assembly_n as_o the_o seraphim_n cry_v one_o to_o another_o o_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o be_v good_a because_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o let_v israel_n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o let_v the_o house_n of_o aaron_n now_o say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o let_v they_o all_o now_o that_o fear_n the_o lord_n say_v that_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o it_o be_v his_o mercy_n that_o we_o be_v not_o consume_v and_o his_o mere_a mercy_n that_o have_v bring_v we_o together_o again_o into_o his_o house_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o this_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_n psal._n cxix_o 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content_n the_o content_n the_o prophet_n commend_v to_o we_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o persuade_v to_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o by_o two_o argument_n the_o first_o be_v happiness_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o the_o second_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o the_o lawgiver_n ver_fw-la 4._o 2._o he_o show_v his_o affection_n to_o this_o law_n desire_v grace_n to_o keep_v it_o ver_fw-la 5._o upon_o which_o he_o know_v there_o will_v follow_v a_o double_a effect_n 1._o peace_n in_o conscience_n he_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v ver_fw-la 6._o obedience_n david_n persuade_v to_o obedience_n 2._o thankfulness_n to_o god_n for_o his_o teach_n ver_fw-la 7._o 3._o he_o acquaint_v we_o with_o his_o resolution_n if_o god_n shall_v assist_v he_o ver_fw-la 8._o bless_a be_v they_o who_o be_v undefiled_a in_o the_o way_n ver._n 1_o who_o walk_v in_o the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n bless_a be_v they_o that_o keep_v his_o testimony_n ver._n 2_o and_o seek_v he_o with_o their_o whole_a heart_n 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not_o the_o wicked_a of_o which_o he_o complain_v nor_o god_n forbearance_n will_v not_o better_o saul_n he_o grow_v worse_a and_o worse_o behold_v he_o travel_v with_o mischief_n as_o a_o woman_n with_o child_n and_o have_v conceive_v iniquity_n and_o bring_v forth_o falsehood_n and_o ungodliness_n he_o have_v make_v and_o dig_v a_o pit_n and_o be_v fall_v into_o the_o ditch_n which_o he_o have_v make_v ver._n 14_o that_o lurk_v there_o he_o may_v take_v i_o his_o strength_n his_o counsel_n ver._n 15_o his_o craft_n the_o militia_n the_o conception_n of_o his_o heart_n his_o pit_n and_o snare_n be_v all_o lay_v for_o my_o destruction_n and_o therefore_o david_n pray_v that_o the_o just_a god_n will_v revenge_v his_o cause_n and_o retaliate_v the_o injury_n and_o he_o be_v full_o persuade_v it_o will_v so_o fall_v out_o his_o mischief_n shall-return_a upon_o his_o own_o head_n ver._n 16_o and_o his_o wickedness_n and_o violent_a deal_n shall_v come_v down_o upon_o his_o own_o pate_n doxology_n and_o in_o faith_n prophecy_v his_o ruin_n the_o three_o part_n a_o doxology_n 3._o the_o close_a of_o the_o psalm_n be_v a_o doxology_n thanks_o that_o a_o true_a just_a and_o merciful_a god_n will_v judge_v for_o the_o righteous_a save_o those_o who_o be_v true_a of_o heart_n establish_v the_o just_a and_o take_v revenge_n upon_o the_o wicked_a for_o this_o say_v david_n ver._n 17_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n according_a to_o his_o righteousness_n and_o i_o will_v sing_v praise_n to_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o most_o high_a the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o seven_o psalm_n o_o lord_n god_n by_o who_o power_n all_o thing_n do_v subsist_v and_o before_o who_o majesty_n all_o creature_n tremble_v i_o at_o this_o time_n beset_v with_o cruel_a enemy_n do_v fly_v so_o thou_o for_o succour_n and_o deliverance_n o_o lord_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o saviour_n ver._n 1_o in_o thou_o alone_o i_o put_v my_o trust_n be_v not_o then_o absent_a from_o i_o in_o this_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n ver._n 2_o but_o save_v i_o that_o hope_n in_o thou_o alone_o from_o all_o those_o that_o persecute_v i_o and_o deliver_v i_o my_o enemy_n be_v of_o a_o brutish_a cruel_a nature_n ready_a to_o rend_v my_o soul_n as_o a_o lion_n that_o be_v greedy_a of_o his_o prey_n bend_v to_o tear_v i_o in_o piece_n if_o there_o he_o none_o to_o redéem_v and_o deliver_v i_o out_o of_o his_o paw_n so_o great_a be_v his_o rage_n and_o fierceness_n against_o i_o a_o innocent_a against_o thou_o only_o have_v i_o sin_v ver._n 3_o and_o do_v this_o evil_n in_o thy_o sight_n and_o for_o that_o i_o beseech_v thou_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n but_o against_o they_o i_o have_v do_v no_o harm_n ver._n 9_o thou_o o_o god_n try_v the_o heart_n and_o reins_o thou_o be_v a_o righteous_a judge_n judge_v i_o therefore_o o_o lord_n ver._n 8_o according_a to_o my_o righteousness_n and_o according_a to_o the_o integrity_n ver._n 3_o that_o be_v in_o i_o o_o lord_n god_n if_o i_o have_v do_v this_o iniquity_n that_o they_o lie_v to_o my_o charge_n ver._n 4_o or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o wickedness_n in_o my_o hand_n if_o i_o have_v reward_v they_o evil_n that_o deal_v friendly_a with_o i_o nay_o if_o i_o have_v not_o save_v his_o life_n that_o now_o pursue_v i_o to_o take_v away_o i_o and_o do_v he_o good_a that_o now_o without_o any_o cause_n be_v my_o enemy_n ver._n 5_o can_v any_o such_o thing_n be_v produce_v against_o i_o than_o i_o be_o content_a to_o suffer_v then_o let_v my_o enemy_n persecute_v i_o take_v i_o who_o he_o persecute_v and_o be_v take_v tread_v down_o my_o life_n ignominious_o upon_o the_o earth_n and_o lay_v my_o honour_n and_o the_o honest_a memory_n of_o my_o name_n my_o crown_n and_o glory_n in_o the_o dust_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n behold_v their_o craft_n and_o fury_n against_o i_o a_o poor_a innocent_a thou_o see_v how_o they_o ver._n 14_o as_o a_o woman_n travel_v with_o iniquity_n how_o they_o conceive_v in_o their_o heart_n false_a and_o mischievous_a way_n to_o destroy_v i_o and_o that_o the_o mischief_n that_o they_o have_v conceive_v they_o bring_v forth_o and_o bring_v to_o effect_v so_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o their_o power_n ver._n 15_o thou_o see_v how_o they_o lay_v snare_n and_o dig_v pit_n that_o i_o a_o innocent_a person_n may_v fall_v into_o they_o and_o be_v take_v by_o they_o and_o perish_v in_o they_o be_v not_o therefore_o o_o lord_n ver._n 6_o like_o one_o that_o sleep_n defer_v not_o thy_o justice_n nor_o withhold_v thy_o power_n but_o be_v conscious_a of_o my_o innocency_n arise_v in_o thy_o anger_n lift_v up_o thyself_o above_o my_o enemy_n by_o the_o declaration_n of_o thy_o justice_n and_o power_n make_v they_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v high_a than_o they_o awake_v for_o i_o in_o that_o judgement_n that_o thou_o have_v command_v command_v thou_o do_v samuel_n to_o make_v choice_n of_o i_o and_o to_o anoint_v i_o king_n of_o israel_n his_o judgement_n be_v thy_o judgement_n that_o judgement_n which_o thou_o have_v decree_v and_o give_v ver._n 15_o thou_o know_v the_o fit_a time_n to_o perform_v if_o that_o time_n be_v now_o come_v then_o awake_v for_o i_o and_o let_v my_o enemy_n fall_v into_o the_o ditch_n that_o they_o have_v make_v ver._n 16_o then_o let_v their_o mischief_n fall_v on_o their_o own_o head_n and_o their_o violent_a deal_n come_v upon_o their_o own_o pate_n o_o lord_n let_v not_o the_o impiety_n of_o wicked_a man_n long_o continue_v vers._n 11_o make_v it_o appear_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o just_a god_n angry_a with_o the_o wicked_a every_o day_n vers._n 12_o and_o though_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n of_o much_o patience_n and_o longanimity_n vers._n 13_o yet_o if_o the_o wicked_a man_n will_v not_o turn_v from_o his_o wicked_a way_n make_v they_o know_v that_o thou_o have_v whet_v thy_o sword_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o strike_v they_o that_o thou_o have_v bend_v thy_o bow_n and_o be_v prepare_v to_o shoot_v they_o have_v set_v thy_o arrow_n to_o the_o string_n and_o be_v aim_v to_o peer_n they_o in_o a_o word_n that_o thou_o have_v prepare_v the_o instrument_n of_o death_n weapon_n inflame_v with_o wrath_n hatred_n and_o fury_n against_o the_o persecutor_n of_o thy_o church_n and_o people_n o_o let_v the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a come_v to_o a_o end_n but_o establish_v the_o just_a vers._n 9_o restore_v thy_o church_n to_o its_o prestine_a condition_n vers._n 7_o so_o shall_v the_o congregation_n of_o thy_o people_n compass_v thou_o about_o religion_n which_o be_v now_o almost_o extinct_a shall_v again_o flourish_v and_o thy_o worship_n which_o be_v now_o dishonour_v with_o scandal_n and_o profaneness_n shall_v again_o recover_v its_o ancient_a lustre_n by_o the_o meeting_n of_o thy_o people_n in_o thy_o house_n and_o joyful_a praise_n send_v up_o to_o thou_o in_o the_o great_a congregation_n for_o thy_o own_o namesake_n therefore_o and_o for_o thy_o honour_n exaâ—t_o thy_o power_n and_o show_v thy_o strength_n and_o come_v among_o we_o our_o sole_a defence_n be_v in_o thou_o o_o god_n vers._n 10_o which_o save_v and_o deliver_v the_o upright_a in_o heart_n i_o will_v therefore_o praise_v the_o lord_n according_a to_o his_o righteousness_n vers._n 17_o and_o i_o will_v sing_v praise_n to_o the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n most_o high_a he_o have_v keep_v defend_v protect_v i_o in_o so_o great_a danger_n he_o will_v take_v a_o just_a revenge_n upon_o my_o enemy_n to_o his_o name_n therefore_o i_o give_v all_o honour_n glory_n laud_n and_o praise_n through_o jesue_n christ_n my_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n psal._n viii_o this_o hymn_n be_v a_o meditation_n of_o god_n excellent_a goodness_n and_o glory_n shine_v in_o his_o creature_n especial_o in_o man_n it_o begin_v and_o end_v with_o a_o general_a proposition_n etc._n david_n admire_v gad_n greatness_n goodness_n etc._n etc._n figure_v by_o a_o exclamation_n which_o contain_v a_o admiration_n for_o he_o do_v admire_v what_o he_o can_v perfect_o comprehend_v o_o lord_n our_o governor_n how_o excellent_a be_v thy_o name_n in_o all_o the_o world_n vers._n 1_o who_o have_v set_v thy_o glory_n above_o the_o heaven_n such_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o thy_o divinity_n power_n vers._n 1_o goodness_n that_o it_o fill_v not_o only_o the_o earth_n but_o transcend_v the_o very_a heaven_n in_o which_o angel_n and_o bless_a spirit_n though_o they_o know_v much_o more_o than_o we_o on_o earth_n yet_o can_v perfect_o comprehend_v thy_o majesty_n which_o fill_v all_o exceed_v all_o instance_n of_o which_o he_o give_v divers_a instance_n this_o general_a be_v premise_v instance_n of_o which_o he_o give_v divers_a instance_n the_o prophet_n descend_v to_o some_o particular_a
corrupt_v by_o the_o fair_a persuasion_n of_o hypocrite_n second_o or_o that_o he_o may_v not_o be_v partaker_n of_o their_o punishment_n draw_v i_o not_o away_o with_o the_o wicked_a and_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n upon_o who_o he_o set_v this_o mark_n ver._n 3_o who_o speak_v peace_n with_o their_o neighbour_n but_o mischief_n in_o their_o heart_n imprecate_v against_o who_o he_o imprecate_v 3._o against_o who_o he_o use_v this_o imprecation_n which_o be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o his_o prayer_n give_v they_o according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o according_a to_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o endeavour_n ver._n 4_o give_v they_o after_o the_o work_n of_o their_o hand_n render_v unto_o they_o their_o desert_n he_o do_v not_o simple_o pray_v that_o punishment_n may_v overtake_v they_o but_o that_o it_o may_v be_v proportionable_a to_o their_o desert_n and_o he_o pray_v earnest_o for_o it_o as_o appear_v by_o the_o often_o repetition_n of_o word_n import_v the_o same_o thing_n which_o that_o it_o seem_v not_o strange_a in_o the_o next_o verse_n he_o give_v the_o reason_n that_o they_o be_v enemy_n to_o piety_n and_o contemner_n of_o god_n far_o from_o repentance_n and_o any_o hope_n of_o amendment_n do_v this_o unto_o they_o piety_n because_o they_o be_v enemy_n to_o piety_n because_o they_o regard_v not_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n nor_o the_o operation_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o then_o intimate_v that_o this_o their_o punishment_n be_v just_a and_o that_o it_o shall_v come_v from_o above_o ver._n 5_o therefore_o he_o shall_v destroy_v they_o and_o not_o build_v they_o up_o then_o there_o follow_v a_o excellent_a form_n of_o give_v thanks_o thankfulness_n the_o second_o part_n his_o thankfulness_n into_o which_o he_o fall_v by_o a_o admirable_a acclamation_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n of_o which_o blessing_n he_o assign_v the_o reason_n which_o excellent_o express_v the_o chief_a part_n of_o thanksgiving_n 1._o ver._n 6_o that_o god_n hear_v he_o he_o have_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n 2._o it_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o that_o he_o will_v be_v his_o protector_n the_o lord_n be_v my_o strength_n and_o my_o shield_n 3._o ver._n 7_o for_o his_o grace_n of_o confidence_n my_o heart_n trust_v in_o he_o 4._o that_o from_o he_o he_o have_v relief_n i_o be_o help_v 5._o the_o testification_n and_o annunciation_n of_o his_o gratitude_n therefore_o my_o heart_n great_o rejoice_v and_o in_o my_o song_n will_v i_o praise_v he_o he_o remember_v the_o indenture_n i_o will_v deliver_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v praise_v i_o and_o therefore_o with_o heart_n and_o tougue_n he_o give_v thanks_o 6._o and_o that_o god_n shall_v be_v sure_a to_o have_v all_o the_o honour_n he_o repeat_v what_o he_o say_v before_o ver._n 8_o the_o lord_n be_v not_o my_o strength_n but_o their_o strength_n i._n e._n of_o all_o those_o that_o be_v with_o i_o and_o he_o be_v my_o strength_n also_o the_o strength_n of_o salvation_n for_o there_o be_v a_o plurality_n of_o they_o of_o his_o anoint_v he_o conclude_v the_o psalm_n with_o a_o prayer_n tuition_n the_o three_o part_n he_o commend_v the_o church_n to_o god_n care_n and_o tuition_n in_o which_o he_o commend_v the_o whole_a church_n to_o god_n care_n and_o tuition_n 1._o save_o thy_o people_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o tumult_n and_o distraction_n 2._o bless_v thine-inheritance_n that_o they_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n piety_n wealth_n 3._o feed_v they_o and_o give_v they_o a_o better_a shepherd_n than_o saul_n 4._o lift_v they_o up_o for_o ever_o make_v their_o name_n famous_a among_o the_o gentile_n give_v they_o dominion_n over_o they_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v they_o be_v thy_o peculiar_a people_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o twenty_o eight_o psalm_n vnld_v thou_o o_o lord_n with_o all_o intention_n of_o heart_n and_o fervour_n of_o spirit_n i_o cry_v forsake_v i_o not_o and_o withdraw_v not_o thy_o help_n from_o i_o be_v not_o deaf_a and_o still_o silent_a to_o answer_v my_o prayer_n ver._n 1_o lest_o i_o become_v as_o heartless_a and_o hopeless_a as_o they_o that_o descend_v into_o the_o grave_n ver._n 2_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n when_o i_o call_v unto_o thou_o when_o with_o affectionate_a desire_n and_o heat_n i_o lift_v up_o my_o hand_n to_o thy_o mercy-seat_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o be_v corrupt_v with_o the_o fair_a persuasion_n of_o hypocrite_n ver._n 3_o nor_o to_o be_v draw_v away_o and_o deceive_v by_o the_o flatter_a lip_n of_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n lest_o i_o be_v partaker_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o punishment_n who_o give_v good_a word_n and_o speak_v peace_n to_o their_o neighbour_n when_o yet_o they_o imagine_v mischief_n in_o their_o heart_n i_o know_v ver._n 4_o o_o lord_n that_o thy_o justice_n will_v overtake_v their_o sin_n and_o therefore_o as_o thou_o have_v decree_v reward_v they_o according_a to_o their_o deed_n and_o according_a to_o the_o wickedness_n of_o their_o endeavour_n ver._n 5_o give_v they_o after_o the_o work_n of_o their_o hand_n pay_v they_o what_o they_o have_v deserve_v i_o know_v they_o be_v malicious_a sinner_n that_o break_v thy_o command_n not_o upon_o ignorance_n and_o infirmity_n but_o presumptuouf_o and_o with_o a_o high_a hand_n show_v thy_o great_a work_n in_o the_o earth_n they_o regard_v it_o not_o let_v thy_o power_n of_o thy_o hand_n work_v wonder_n they_o pass_v it_o by_o without_o the_o least_o observance_n therefore_o o_o lord_n destroy_v they_o with_o a_o irreparable_a ruin_n and_o never_o permit_v they_o to_o be_v raise_v and_o build_v again_o bless_a and_o thrice_o bless_v be_v the_o lord_n ver._n 6_o to_o who_o ear_n this_o my_o supplication_n be_v come_v and_o who_o i_o be_o certain_a will_v grant_v what_o i_o have_v ask_v of_o he_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o strength_n to_o confirm_v i_o my_o shield_n to_o defend_v i_o in_o he_o my_o heart_n trust_v and_o i_o be_o help_v therefore_o my_o heart_n great_o rejoice_v my_o mouth_n i_o will_v open_v to_o his_o honour_n my_o song_n shall_v be_v of_o he_o all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o with_o a_o cheerful_a mind_n and_o a_o grateful_a tongue_n i_o will_v praise_v he_o lord_fw-mi save_v thy_o people_n and_o bless_v thy_o inheritance_n save_v they_o with_o thy_o hand_n bless_v they_o that_o they_o may_v increase_v in_o knowledge_n piety_n and_o wealth_n feed_v they_o with_o thy_o word_n and_o lift_v up_o their_o head_n above_o those_o that_o hate_v they_o that_o it_o may_v be_v know_v they_o be_v thy_o choose_a israel_n the_o people_n of_o thy_o love_n be_v unto_o they_o a_o tower_n of_o strength_n against_o the_o face_n of_o their_o enemy_n and_o send_v they_o salvation_n by_o the_o hand_n of_o thy_o anoint_v and_o at_o last_o bring_v they_o to_o eternal_a life_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n another_o out_o of_o the_o same_o psalm_n o_o heavenly_a father_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thy_o goodness_n when_o we_o cry_v unto_o thou_o to_o hear_v our_o supplication_n for_o if_o thou_o turn_v away_o thy_o ear_n and_o neglect_v to_o give_v we_o audience_n in_o these_o our_o pressure_n and_o affliction_n the_o man_n of_o thy_o hand_n will_v prevail_v against_o we_o and_o bring_v down_o our_o life_n unto_o the_o pit_n we_o do_v acknowledge_v before_o thou_o that_o our_o way_n have_v be_v perverse_a our_o work_n wicked_a and_o the_o imagination_n of_o our_o heart_n only_o vain_a and_o evil_a continual_o yet_o o_o lord_n we_o desire_v to_o be_v holy_a render_v therefore_o not_o unto_o we_o not_o according_a to_o our_o desert_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o great_a mercy_n of_o thy_o insinite_a goodness_n reckon_v we_o not_o with_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v seduce_v by_o and_o punish_v with_o wicked_a man_n as_o we_o have_v deserve_v return_v unto_o they_o o_o lord_n sevenfold_a into_o their_o bosom_n but_o to_o we_o thy_o people_n be_v propitious_a be_v unto_o we_o o_o lord_n strength_n and_o a_o buckler_n save_v we_o in_o our_o danger_n feed_v we_o in_o our_o necessity_n favour_v we_o in_o our_o enterprise_n and_o give_v we_o success_n in_o our_o action_n o_o lord_n we_o be_v thy_o inheritance_n the_o people_n that_o thou_o have_v adopt_v to_o be_v thy_o child_n and_o heir_n heap_v upon_o we_o here_o thy_o mercy_n and_o hereafter_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o everlasting_a inheritance_n in_o heaven_n by_o the_o precious_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n xxix_o a_o exhortation_n to_o praise_v god_n there_o be_v two_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o the_o exhortation_n itself_o ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o 2._o the_o reason_n to_o persuade_v draw_v 1._o from_o his_o power_n from_o ver_fw-la 3._o to_o 11._o 2._o from_o the_o protection_n of_o his_o people_n ver_fw-la 11._o the_o exhortation_n which_o be_v
as_o some_o great_a king_n in_o his_o throne_n provide_v for_o all_o the_o part_n of_o his_o empire_n examine_v all_o cause_n and_o do_v justice_n to_o every_o one_o 1._o vers._n 13_o the_o lord_n look_v from_o heaven_n and_o behold_v all_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 2._o all_o that_o he_o see_v all_o from_o the_o place_n of_o his_o habitation_n he_o look_v upon_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n vers._n 14_o 3._o and_o he_o be_v not_o â—â—iosus_fw-la spectator_n neither_o vers._n 15_o he_o see_v and_o consider_v their_o heart_n their_o work_n trust_n consider_v in_o what_o man_n put_v their_o trust_n and_o he_o see_v in_o what_o they_o put_v their_o confidence_n in_o their_o army_n in_o theiâ—_n strength_n in_o their_o horse_n not_o in_o he_o but_o all_o in_o vain_a vers._n 16_o for_o there_o be_v no_o king_n that_o can_v be_v save_v by_o the_o multitude_n of_o a_o host_n design_n evacuate_v their_o design_n a_o mighty_a man_n be_v not_o deliver_v by_o much_o strength_n a_o horse_n be_v a_o vain_a thing_n for_o safety_n neither_o shall_v he_o deliver_v any_o man_n by_o his_o great_a strength_n multitude_n strength_n etc._n etc._n without_o god_n be_v useless_a 2._o hitherto_o he_o have_v give_v a_o proof_n of_o god_n providence_n towards_o all_o man_n church_n man_n but_o defend_v his_o church_n but_o now_o he_o descend_v to_o a_o particular_a proof_n of_o it_o by_o his_o care_n over_o his_o church_n which_o he_o wonderful_o guide_v defend_v protect_v in_o all_o danger_n and_o assault_n and_o that_o notice_n be_v take_v of_o it_o he_o begin_v with_o a_o ecce_fw-la behold_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n his_o tendere_a care_n be_v over_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o vers._n 18_o upon_o they_o that_o hope_v in_o his_o mercy_n to_o deliver_v their_o soul_n from_o death_n and_o to_o keep_v they_o alive_a in_o famine_n part_n upon_o this_o god_n people_n the_o three_o part_n the_o three_o last_o verse_n contain_v the_o acclamation_n of_o god_n people_n who_o believe_v and_o place_v all_o their_o hope_n and_o trust_v in_o god_n for_o be_v excite_v as_o it_o be_v by_o the_o former_a argument_n they_o do_v three_o thing_n vers._n 20_o 1._o they_o express_v and_o profess_v their_o faith_n and_o dependence_n on_o god_n he_o god_n wait_v on_o he_o our_o soul_n wait_v on_o god_n he_o be_v our_o help_n and_o our_o shield_n vers._n 21_o 2._o they_o publish_v upon_o what_o hope_n they_o be_v hold_v up_o and_o how_o comfort_v it_o comfort_v publish_v his_o name_n and_o rejoice_v in_o it_o for_o our_o heart_n shall_v rejoice_v in_o he_o because_o we_o have_v trust_v in_o his_o holy_a name_n vers._n 22_o 3._o upon_o this_o hope_n they_o commend_v themselves_o by_o prayer_n to_o god_n mercy_n god_n commend_v themselves_o to_o god_n mercy_n let_v thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n be_v upon_o we_o according_a as_o we_o hope_v in_o thou_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o thirty_o three_o psalm_n o_o god_n thy_o goodness_n be_v so_o great_a thy_o faithfulness_n so_o constant_a thy_o power_n so_o wonderful_a thy_o providence_n so_o universal_a but_o thy_o care_n so_o fatherly_a towards_o thy_o people_n that_o we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n shall_v we_o not_o acknowledge_v they_o and_o return_v thou_o due_a honour_n and_o thanks_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n which_o do_v not_o witness_v thou_o to_o be_v a_o bountiful_a god_n vers._n 4_o and_o a_o most_o merciful_a father_n thy_o word_n o_o lord_n thy_o decree_n for_o the_o creation_n and_o government_n of_o the_o world_n be_v right_a and_o equal_a and_o all_o thy_o work_n be_v do_v in_o true_a wisdom_n righteousness_n and_o judgement_n vers._n 5_o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o that_o thou_o have_v command_v which_o be_v not_o just_a nothing_o that_o thou_o have_v promise_v which_o thou_o will_v not_o make_v good_a and_o bring_v to_o pass_v out_o of_o that_o love_n thou_o bear_v to_o righteousness_n and_o judgement_n the_o earth_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o goodness_n there_o be_v in_o it_o nothing_o so_o minute_n and_o vile_a which_o one_o way_n or_o other_o do_v not_o partake_v of_o thy_o bounty_n vers._n 6_o and_o commend_v thy_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n to_o we_o by_o thy_o word_n alone_o and_o sole_a command_n be_v those_o incorruptible_a orb_n of_o the_o heaven_n make_v and_o confirm_v and_o all_o the_o host_n of_o they_o that_o multitude_n of_o star_n so_o orderly_o and_o beautiful_o dispose_v by_o the_o breath_n the_o word_n the_o fiat_n of_o thy_o mouth_n thou_o have_v gather_v together_o those_o unruly_a water_n of_o the_o sea_n into_o one_o place_n and_o shut_v they_o up_o with_o bound_n and_o limit_n that_o they_o return_v not_o again_o to_o cover_v the_o earth_n and_o thou_o have_v hide_v and_o lay_v up_o great_a stream_n of_o water_n in_o the_o bowel_n of_o the_o earth_n as_o in_o a_o treasure-house_n which_o at_o thy_o pleasure_n thou_o bring_v forth_o to_o water_n a_o thirsty_a land_n he_o speak_v and_o all_o this_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o for_o so_o great_a be_v thy_o power_n that_o without_o any_o labour_n without_o any_o delay_n without_o any_o help_n all_o this_o be_v do_v and_o that_o by_o thy_o will_n and_o word_n only_o and_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o will_v it_o be_v that_o it_o do_v so_o now_o continue_v and_o remain_v without_o dissolution_n therefore_o o_o you_o righteous_a rejoice_v in_o the_o lord_n praise_n be_v not_o comely_a in_o the_o mouth_n of_o a_o sinner_n vers._n 2_o praise_v therefore_o a_o righteous_a god_n with_o a_o upright_a heart_n neither_o with_o your_o mouth_n only_o express_v his_o praise_n but_o set_v it_o forth_o with_o musical_a instrument_n praise_v the_o lord_n with_o the_o harp_n sing_v unto_o he_o with_o the_o psaltery_a and_o a_o instrument_n of_o ten_o string_n and_o you_o who_o have_v so_o often_o sing_v of_o his_o honour_n now_o since_o he_o have_v renew_v his_o mercy_n set_v forth_o your_o joy_n with_o a_o new_a song_n play_v skilful_o with_o a_o loud_a voice_n so_o set_v forth_o his_o praise_n his_o power_n his_o wisdom_n his_o mercy_n that_o all_o the_o earth_n may_v fear_v the_o lord_n and_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o what_o he_o have_v ordain_v by_o his_o eternal_a counsel_n shall_v be_v fulfil_v and_o stand_v fast_o for_o ever_o and_o the_o thought_n of_o his_o heart_n to_o all_o generation_n since_o than_o thou_o o_o jehovah_n art_n most_o just_a most_o merciful_a most_o mighty_a bless_a be_v that_o nation_n who_o have_v choose_v and_o worship_v thou_o o_o lord_n for_o their_o god_n and_o happy_a be_v the_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v choose_v for_o thy_o inheritance_n o_o make_v we_o lord_n always_o of_o this_o people_n that_o we_o may_v be_v happy_a under_o thy_o protection_n dwell_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o we_o and_o bless_v we_o but_o o_o lord_n bring_v the_o counsel_n of_o wicked_a man_n against_o this_o thy_o people_n to_o nought_o and_o make_v the_o device_n of_o the_o people_n of_o none_o effect_n look_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o behold_v all_o the_o son_n of_o man_n from_o the_o place_n of_o thy_o habitation_n look_v upon_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n thou_o search_v the_o very_a heart_n and_o reins_o and_o know_v all_o their_o plot_n and_o secret_a counsel_n they_o take_v against_o thy_o people_n thou_o see_v their_o preparation_n and_o provision_n o_o lord_n make_v they_o know_v and_o so_o fashion_v their_o heart_n that_o they_o may_v perceive_v that_o all_o hope_n and_o confidence_n be_v in_o vain_a which_o be_v not_o in_o thou_o because_o there_o be_v no_o other_o can_v save_v beside_o thyself_o for_o there_o be_v no_o king_n that_o can_v be_v save_v by_o the_o multitude_n of_o a_o host_n neither_o be_v a_o mighty_a man_n deliver_v by_o much_o strength_n a_o horse_n whether_o in_o battle_n or_o flight_n be_v a_o vain-deceitful_a thing_n to_o save_v a_o man_n neither_o shall_v he_o deliver_v his_o rider_n by_o his_o great_a strength_n it_o be_v not_o in_o these_o vain_a help_n we_o put_v our_o confidence_n our_o hope_n be_v in_o thou_o alone_o on_o thou_o we_o rely_v to_o thou_o we_o trust_v from_o thou_o we_o look_v for_o help_v let_v thy_o eye_n therefore_o o_o lord_n be_v upon_o we_o that_o fear_v thou_o who_o rely_v not_o upon_o any_o merit_n and_o creature_n but_o on_o thy_o mere_a mercy_n let_v thy_o everlasting_a mercy_n then_o follow_v we_o and_o deliver_v our_o soul_n from_o temporal_a and_o eternal_a death_n and_o suffain_v we_o with_o a_o sufficient_a livelihood_n in_o the_o time_n of_o famine_n upon_o thou_o o_o lord_n our_o soul_n do_v wait_v be_v our_o shield_n to_o protect_v we_o our_o help_n to_o deliver_v we_o so_o shall_v our_o heart_n
rejoice_v in_o thou_o and_o we_o shall_v have_v just_a occasion_n to_o triumph_v that_o we_o have_v trust_v in_o thy_o holy_a name_n o_o lord_n let_v thy_o infinite_a mercy_n be_v upon_o we_o according_a as_o we_o hope_v in_o thou_o for_o thy_o son_n sake_n we_o hope_v for_o mercy_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n let_v it_o descend_v upon_o we_o amen_n psal._n xxxiv_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n be_v compose_v with_o great_a art_n which_o must_v be_v observe_v by_o he_o who_o will_v right_o analyse_v it_o the_o scope_n of_o it_o be_v to_o praise_n god_n and_o instruct_v in_o his_o fear_n the_o part_n in_o general_n be_v 1._o he_o praise_v god_n himself_o and_o call_v upon_o other_o by_o his_o example_n to_o do_v so_o from_z vers_n 1._o to_o 8._o 2._o he_o set_v himself_o in_o the_o place_n of_o a_o master_n instruct_v and_o teach_v in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n from_o vers_fw-la 8._o to_o the_o last_o 1._o part_n david_n praise_v god_n the_o first_o part_n he_o praise_v god_n himself_o which_o he_o profess_v thus_o 1._o i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n 2._o his_o praise_n shall_v be_v 3._o he_o will_v boast_v in_o it_o 2._o vers._n 1_o he_o will_v not_o cease_v in_o it_o it_o shall_v be_v do_v all_o his_o day_n continual_o 3._o express_v it_o shall_v be_v by_o his_o mouth_n vers._n 2_o but_o by_o a_o tongue_n affect_v by_o the_o heart_n my_o â—oul_n shall_v make_v she_o boast_v in_o the_o lord_n 4._o and_o so_o long_o he_o will_v continue_v in_o it_o till_o other_o be_v move_v to_o do_v the_o like_a the_o humble_a shall_v hear_v thereof_o and_o will_v be_v glad_a 2._o upon_o which_o he_o provoke_v other_o to_o join_v with_o he_o to_o praise_n god_n also_o it_o and_o incite_v other_o to_o it_o o_o magnify_v the_o lord_n with_o i_o and_o let_v we_o exalt_v his_o name_n together_o vers._n 3_o and_o that_o he_o may_v the_o easy_o encourage_v they_o unto_o it_o also_o in_o that_o god_n hear_v his_o prayer_n and_o will_v hear_v other_o also_o he_o propose_v his_o own_o example_n of_o god_n deal_v to_o he_o i_o seek_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o hear_v i_o and_o deliver_v i_o from_o all_o my_o fear_n yea_o but_o perhaps_o it_o may_v be_v say_v this_o be_v a_o singular_a mercy_n exhibit_v to_o david_n to_o which_o he_o reply_v in_o effect_n no_o a_o mercy_n it_o be_v vers._n 4_o that_o belong_v to_o all_o that_o seek_v god_n vers._n 5_o they_o look_v unto_o he_o and_o be_v lighten_v and_o their_o face_n be_v not_o ashamed_a vers._n 6_o but_o it_o seem_v this_o do_v not_o satisfy_v neither_o for_o they_o rejoin_v they_o and_o by_o his_o angel_n deliver_v they_o this_o poor_a man_n cry_v and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o that_o be_v david_n but_o he_o be_v in_o favour_n and_o save_v he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n vers._n 7_o to_o which_o he_o reply_v by_o this_o general_a and_o undeniable_a maxim_n part_n the_o second_o part_n the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n encamp_v round_o about_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o deliver_v they_o be_v they_o who_o they_o will_n counsel_n he_o give_v they_o counsel_n and_o for_o this_o cause_n he_o persuade_v they_o to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n 2._o and_o thence_o he_o fall_v to_o his_o instruction_n now_o the_o lesson_n be_v two_o vers._n 8_o 1._o that_o they_o make_v a_o trial_n of_o god_n goodness_n god_n goodness_n to_o rely_v on_o god_n o_o taste_n and_o see_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o he_o vers._n 9_o 2._o that_o they_o become_v his_o servant_n o_o fear_v the_o lord_n you_o his_o saint_n wanr_v saint_n to_o fear_v he_o for_o they_o shall_v not_o wanr_v for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o which_o he_o illustrate_v by_o a_o comparison_n the_o lion_n lack_n etc._n etc._n but_o they_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n shall_v not_o these_o promise_n and_o this_o blessing_n belong_v to_o none_o but_o such_o as_o fear_v god_n vers._n 10_o that_o than_o no_o man_n deceive_v himself_o conceive_v that_o he_o shall_v have_v a_o share_n in_o the_o blessing_n when_o it_o belong_v not_o to_o he_o he_o enter_v upon_o and_o discourse_n of_o the_o common_a place_n the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o call_v his_o auditor_n to_o be_v attentive_a teach_v attentive_a this_o fear_n he_o teach_v come_v you_o child_n harken_v unto_o i_o i_o will_v teach_v you_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o if_o a_o man_n be_v desirous_a of_o life_n and_o to_o see_v many_o day_n vers._n 11_o shall_v satisfy_v he_o and_o if_o he_o be_v ambitious_a to_o see_v good_a vers._n 12_o the_o peace_n of_o a_o quiet_a soul_n and_o good_a conscience_n shall_v lodge_v it_o with_o he_o be_v he_o and_o show_v the_o quality_n of_o the_o man_n in_o who_o this_o fear_n be_v 1._o let_v he_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v a_o lock_n upon_o his_o tongue_n keep_v thy_o tongue_n from_o evil_n and_o thy_o lip_n that_o they_o speak_v no_o guile_n 2._o let_v he_o bear_v no_o affection_n to_o injustice_n vers._n 13_o decline_v and_o depart_v from_o evil_n 3._o let_v he_o be_v charitable_a ready_a to_o do_v good_a work_n do_v good_a vers._n 14_o 4._o let_v he_o be_v a_o peacemaker_n seek_v peace_n and_o ensue_v it_o else_o he_o fear_v not_o god_n these_o be_v the_o character_n of_o those_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n and_o fear_v he_o and_o these_o shall_v want_v no_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o good_a be_v nothing_o that_o god_n see_v good_a for_o they_o object_n yea_o but_o be_v not_o the_o righteous_a expose_v to_o obloquy_n scorn_n injury_n etc._n etc._n and_o do_v not_o the_o wicked_a flourish_n in_o wealth_n power_n and_o authority_n etc._n etc._n propitious_a to_o these_o god_n be_v propitious_a resp._n yes_o indeed_o but_o they_o the_o godly_a be_v neither_o unhappy_a for_o this_o nor_o the_o ungodly_a happy_a for_o though_o the_o world_n deride_v they_o and_o tread_v they_o underfoot_o yet_o they_o be_v dear_a to_o god_n 1._o for_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a vers._n 15_o and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a to_o their_o cry_n 2._o but_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o those_o that_o do_v evil_a vers._n 16_o to_o cut_v off_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o off_o the_o earth_n and_o upon_o this_o point_n david_n make_v his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d declare_v which_o large_o he_o declare_v and_o come_v over_o it_o in_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o psalm_n 1._o the_o righteous_a cry_n and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o vers._n 17_o and_o deliver_v he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n he_o hear_v he_o ad_fw-la voluntatem_fw-la or_o ad_fw-la salutem_fw-la and_o deliver_v he_o either_o by_o take_v they_o from_o he_o or_o he_o from_o they_o 2._o vers._n 18_o the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o they_o that_o be_v of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o save_v such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n consolatur_fw-la confirmat_fw-la roborat_fw-la 3._o i_o confess_v that_o many_o be_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o righteous_a but_o desert_a they_o be_v not_o but_o the_o lord_n deliver_v he_o out_o of_o they_o all_o because_o he_o make_v he_o patient_a constant_a able_a cheerful_a in_o all_o superior_a to_o all_o 4._o he_o keep_v all_o his_o bone_n so_o that_o not_o one_o of_o they_o be_v break_v perhaps_o it_o refer_v to_o christ_n who_o bone_n be_v not_o break_v or_o to_o the_o bone_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o their_o grave_n which_o shall_v come_v again_o together_o capilli_fw-la capitis_fw-la numerantur_fw-la but_o as_o for_o the_o ungodly_a malice_n but_o the_o wicked_a shall_v perish_v for_o their_o malice_n it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o they_o occidet_fw-la impios_fw-la malicia_fw-la the_o very_a root_n of_o their_o perdition_n be_v their_o malice_n the_o first_o show_v to_o god_n the_o second_o to_o good_a man_n 1._o vers._n 21_o evil_n shall_v slay_v the_o wicked_a 2._o and_o they_o that_o hate_v the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v desolate_a and_o then_o david_n conclude_v this_o psalm_n with_o this_o excellent_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d though_o god_n suffer_v his_o servant_n to_o come_v into_o trouble_n yet_o he_o deliver_v they_o from_o thence_o for_o that_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o redemption_n deliver_v the_o godly_a deliver_v to_o free_v one_o from_o misery_n for_o redeem_a one_o can_v be_v who_o be_v not_o under_o some_o hardship_n this_o shall_v be_v do_v say_v david_n the_o lord_n redeem_v the_o soul_n of_o his_o servant_n vers._n 22_o and_o none_o of_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o he_o shall_v be_v desolate_a the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o thirty_o four_o psalm_n many_o vers._n 1_o o_o lord_n be_v the_o
the_o merit_n of_o thy_o only_a son_n my_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n psal._n xl._n which_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v two_o main_a part_n of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o thanksgiving_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 11._o 2._o a_o prayer_n from_o ver_fw-la 11._o to_o the_o end_n thankfulness_n consist_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o two_o virtue_n truth_n and_o justice_n 1._o truth_n cause_v we_o to_o acknowledge_v the_o benefit_n and_o from_o it_o we_o have_v receive_v it_o 2._o justice_n tie_v we_o to_o be_v grateful_a and_o to_o perform_v some_o duty_n as_o evidence_n of_o our_o thankful_a mind_n and_o both_o these_o we_o meet_v with_o in_o the_o first_o part_n david_n begin_v with_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o thankfulness_n god_n the_o first_o part_n david_n wait_v on_o god_n and_o he_o premit_v to_o it_o his_o confidence_n i_o wait_v patient_o for_o the_o lord_n then_o show_v the_o success_n or_o what_o god_n do_v for_o he_o 1._o wait_n the_o success_n of_o his_o wait_n he_o incline_v his_o ear_n and_o hear_v my_o cry_n 2._o he_o bring_v i_o also_o out_o of_o the_o horrible_a pit_n out_o of_o the_o mire_n and_o clay_n 3._o he_o set_v my_o foot_n upon_o a_o rock_n be_v draw_v from_o danger_n he_o set_v i_o in_o a_o safe_a place_n 4._o he_o establish_v my_o go_n he_o confirm_v my_o step_n that_o i_o slip_v and_o slide_v no_o more_o 5._o and_o he_o have_v move_v i_o to_o be_v thankful_a he_o have_v put_v a_o new_a song_n into_o my_o mouth_n thankful_a he_o be_v thankful_a even_o a_o thanksgiving_n unto_o our_o god_n the_o deliverance_n be_v not_o common_a and_o therefore_o the_o praise_n shall_v not_o be_v common_a but_o express_v by_o a_o new_a and_o exquisite_a song_n of_o which_o he_o conceive_v the_o consequent_a will_v be_v man_n and_o conceive_v other_o by_o his_o example_n will_v wait_v and_o be_v thankful_a also_o in_o his_o thanksgiving_n he_o show_v the_o bless_a man_n that_o his_o example_n will_v be_v a_o common_a document_n many_o shall_v see_v it_o my_o deliverance_n my_o thanks_o and_o shall_v fear_v god_n and_o acknowledge_v his_o providence_n and_o protection_n and_o shall_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n and_o so_o he_o fall_v upon_o his_o form_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o first_o pronounce_v the_o man_n bless_v that_o rely_v on_o god_n affirmative_o 1._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o make_v the_o lord_n his_o trust_n repose_v his_o hope_n in_o he_o god_n he_o he_o it_o be_v that_o rely_v on_o god_n 2._o negative_o trust_v on_o no_o man_n respect_v not_o the_o proud_a man_n proud_a of_o their_o wealth_n man_n 2_o not_o on_o man_n wit_n or_o power_n nor_o such_o as_o turn_v aside_o to_o lie_n trust_v on_o lie_v vanity_n work_n vanity_n admire_v god_n work_n which_o will_v deceive_v second_o then_o by_o a_o exclamation_n admire_v god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n to_o his_o people_n 1._o for_o their_o multitude_n and_o greatness_n many_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n be_v thy_o work_n 2._o for_o the_o strangeness_n they_o be_v not_o vulgar_a but_o miraculous_a thy_o wonderful_a work_n 3._o for_o the_o incomparable_a wisdom_n by_o which_o they_o be_v do_v and_o order_v many_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n be_v thy_o wondrous_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v do_v and_o thy_o thought_n which_o be_v to_o us-ward_n they_o can_v be_v reckon_v up_o in_o order_n unto_o thou_o if_o i_o will_v declare_v they_o and_o speak_v of_o they_o they_o be_v more_o than_o can_v be_v number_v 2._o and_o so_o have_v in_o word_n acknowledge_v his_o thankfulness_n obedience_n thankfulness_n his_o real_a thanks_o by_o obedience_n he_o descend_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o other_o part_n of_o his_o gratitude_n his_o real_a thanks_o to_o which_o in_o equity_n he_o think_v himself_o bind_v viz._n to_o be_v obedient_a to_o god_n voice_n which_o be_v the_o best_a sacrifice_n and_o indeed_o far_o beyond_o all_o legal_a sacrifice_n as_o be_v apparent_a in_o christ_n to_o who_o these_o word_n and_o the_o obedience_n contain_v in_o they_o be_v principal_o attribute_v and_o by_o way_n of_o accommodation_n belong_v to_o every_o one_o of_o his_o member_n who_o mean_v to_o be_v thankful_a for_o his_o redemption_n 1._o and_o first_o he_o acquaint_v we_o that_o the_o outward_a worship_n be_v to_o little_a worship_n inward_a which_o be_v 1._o sincere_a inward_a if_o sincerity_n and_o true_a piety_n inward_o be_v want_v sacrifice_n and_o offering_n thou_o do_v not_o desire_v burnt-offering_a and_o sin-offering_a have_v thou_o not_o require_v not_o these_o absolute_o but_o as_o subservient_fw-fr to_o true_a piety_n and_o the_o internal_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n without_o which_o they_o be_v of_o little_a value_n i_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o not_o sacrifice_v 2._o to_o this_o end_n aures_fw-la perforasti_fw-la mihi_fw-la thou_o have_v open_v bore_v outward_a bore_v outward_a and_o make_v a_o window_n in_o my_o ear_n make_v i_o docible_a and_o thy_o servant_n 3._o and_o i_o will_v be_v obsequious_a a_o willing_a and_o voluntary_a servant_n then_o say_v i_o lo_o i_o come_v this_o thy_o whole_a law_n require_v christ_n require_v voluntary_a such_o in_o christ_n in_o the_o volume_n of_o thy_o book_n it_o be_v write_v 4._o he_o describe_v his_o singular_a obedience_n 1._o that_o he_o perform_v it_o cheerful_o and_o with_o complacency_n cheerful_a complacency_n cheerful_a i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n 2._o that_o he_o do_v it_o hearty_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n hearty_n heart_n hearty_n the_o obedience_n of_o eye_n hand_n and_o foot_n may_v be_v hypocritical_a and_o feign_a that_o which_o be_v do_v with_o the_o heart_n can_v that_o the_o heart_n thou_o require_v and_o that_o thou_o shall_v have_v to_o that_o purpose_n i_o have_v place_v thy_o law_n there_o 3._o that_o he_o do_v it_o charitable_o to_o the_o benefit_n of_o other_o good_a other_o charitable_a for_o our_o good_a he_o publish_v the_o gospel_n 1._o i_o have_v preach_v righteousness_n in_o the_o great_a congregation_n 2._o i_o have_v not_o refrain_v my_o lip_n and_o that_o thou_o know_v feci_fw-la sine_fw-la fuco_fw-la gospel_n in_o the_o publication_n of_o the_o gospel_n 3._o i_o have_v not_o hide_v thy_o righteousness_n within_o my_o heart_n 4._o i_o have_v declare_v thy_o faithfulness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n 5._o i_o have_v not_o conceal_v thy_o lovingkindness_n and_o truth_n from_o the_o great_a congregation_n gospel_n the_o commendation_n of_o the_o gospel_n in_o which_o verse_n we_o have_v the_o commendation_n of_o the_o gospel_n that_o it_o be_v righteousness_n for_o it_o justify_v it_o sanctify_v that_o it_o be_v god_n truth_n and_o faithfulness_n for_o in_o it_o his_o promise_n be_v perform_v that_o it_o be_v our_o salvation_n free_v we_o from_o sin_n death_n obedient_a to_o which_o we_o must_v be_v obedient_a god_n wrath_n hell_n which_o must_v be_v publish_v and_o preach_v in_o the_o great_a congregation_n and_o to_o it_o obedience_n must_v be_v yield_v to_o which_o there_o be_v four_o thing_n necessary_a set_v down_o in_o this_o place_n 1._o the_o help_n of_o god_n spirit_n thou_o have_v open_v my_o ear_n 2._o a_o ready_a and_o willing_a mind_n then_o say_v i_o lo_o i_o come_v 3._o a_o ready_a performance_n in_o the_o work_n i_o delight_v to_o do_v thy_o will._n 4._o that_o a_o respect_n be_v have_v to_o god_n law_n thy_o will_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n and_o thus_o have_v premise_v his_o thanks_o for_o some_o deliverance_n already_o receive_v favour_n the_o second_o part_n he_o petition_n for_o favour_n he_o think_v he_o may_v be_v the_o bold_a to_o petition_v for_o continuance_n of_o this_o mercy_n and_o favour_n for_o the_o future_a upon_o which_o he_o now_o enter_v in_o these_o word_n withhold_v not_o thou_o thy_o mercy_n from_o i_o o_o lord_n let_v thy_o lovingkindness_n and_o truth_n continual_o preserve_v i_o it_o his_o reason_n for_o it_o of_o which_o petition_n he_o add_v a_o necessary_a reason_n draw_v from_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o evil_n and_o sin_n 1._o for_o innumerable_a evil_n have_v compass_v i_o his_o misery_n be_v many_o condition_n his_o sad_a condition_n 2._o my_o iniquity_n have_v take_v hold_v upon_o i_o so_o that_o i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o look_v up_o they_o be_v more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o heir_n of_o my_o head_n 3._o therefore_o my_o heart_n fail_v i_o my_o agony_n be_v great_a my_o vital_a spirit_n fail_v and_o therefore_o pray_v again_o be_v please_v o_o lord_n to_o deliver_v i_o enemy_n and_o for_o the_o confusion_n of_o his_o enemy_n make_v haste_n to_o help_v i_o 2._o the_o second_o part_n of_o his_o prayer_n be_v for_o the_o confusion_n of_o his_o wicked_a enemy_n let_v they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v together_o that_o seek_v after_o my_o soul_n to_o destroy_v it_o let_v they_o
the_o ark_n or_o else_o by_o the_o settle_n of_o it_o in_o the_o temple_n by_o solomon_n to_o foretell_v the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n into_o heaven_n who_o be_v the_o true_a ark_n of_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o propitiatory_a then_o there_o be_v a_o jubilee_n and_o so_o there_o must_v be_v at_o the_o remembrance_n of_o this_o it_o contain_v a_o prophecy_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n and_o it_o have_v two_o especial_a part_n first_o typify_v christ_n ascension_n typify_v a_o invitation_n to_o sing_v praise_n to_o christ_n second_o the_o reason_n that_o persuade_v to_o it_o 1._o vers._n 5_o the_o ascension_n of_o christ_n be_v under_o the_o ark_n ascension_n typify_v verse_n 5._o god_n be_v go_v up_o with_o a_o shout_n it_o his_o invitation_n to_o praise_n god_n for_o it_o the_o lord_n with_o the_o sound_n of_o a_o trumpet_n 2._o upon_o which_o he_o invite_v that_o we_o do_v that_o at_o this_o feast_n which_o be_v then_o do_v vers._n 1_o viz._n that_o we_o clap_v hand_n and_o sing_v 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heritage_n for_o he_o will_v dwell_v among_o they_o and_o provide_v a_o inheritance_n for_o they_o blessing_n on_o earth_n and_o a_o inheritance_n in_o heaven_n 3._o this_o be_v the_o worship_n and_o glory_n of_o jacob_n of_o jacob_n after_o the_o spirit_n the_o kingdom_n priesthood_n and_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v unto_o jacob_n and_o the_o father_n be_v they_o 4._o the_o cause_n his_o love_n only_o he_o choose_v vers._n 7_o etc._n etc._n because_o he_o love_v 3._o in_o increase_v and_o amplify_a his_o church_n god_n be_v the_o king_n now_o of_o all_o the_o earth_n not_o of_o the_o jew_n only_o for_o he_o reign_v over_o the_o heathen_a also_o he_o sit_v upon_o a_o throne_n of_o holiness_n rule_v by_o his_o holy_a word_n and_o spirit_n make_v they_o holy_a who_o be_v unholy_a 2._o yea_o and_o a_o willing_a people_n also_o for_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o people_n be_v gather_v together_o even_o the_o people_n of_o the_o god_n of_o abraham_n 4._o in_o protect_v his_o church_n 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most_o high_a terrible_a and_o a_o great_a king_n over_o all_o the_o earth_n receive_v the_o petition_n of_o thy_o humble_a servant_n present_v they_o at_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o subdue_v the_o people_n by_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o spirit_n vers._n 3_o and_o bring_v the_o nation_n under_o thy_o foot_n by_o the_o sharp_a edge_n of_o thy_o word_n cause_o those_o who_o be_v yet_o stranger_n and_o alien_n from_o thy_o worship_n to_o fall_v low_a before_o thou_o and_o persuade_v all_o those_o who_o be_v yet_o afar_o off_o to_o come_v near_o and_o to_o embrace_v thy_o gospel_n and_o the_o truth_n and_o equity_n of_o thy_o law_n the_o time_n be_v vers._n 4_o when_o in_o judah_n only_a god_n be_v know_v and_o thy_o name_n be_v great_a in_o israel_n it_o be_v the_o excellency_n of_o jacob_n which_o thou_o do_v love_v but_o now_o thou_o have_v merit_v vers._n 7_o and_o art_n ordain_v to_o be_v the_o king_n of_o all_o the_o earth_n since_o therefore_o thou_o have_v choose_v these_o also_o for_o thy_o inheritance_n vers._n 4_o reign_n thou_o even_o over_o the_o heathen_a vers._n 8_o and_o subdue_a their_o iniquity_n sit_v upon_o thy_o throne_n of_o holiness_n among_o they_o o_o happy_a day_n vers._n 9_o when_o not_o the_o mean_a and_o low_a but_o the_o great_a and_o the_o noble_a when_o the_o prince_n of_o the_o people_n shall_v be_v gather_v together_o and_o be_v unite_v to_o the_o people_n of_o the_o god_n of_o abraham_n be_v all_o worshipper_n of_o the_o same_o god_n professor_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o faith_n and_o partaker_n of_o one_o and_o the_o same_o mercy_n for_o than_o shall_v the_o name_n of_o our_o god_n who_o be_v true_o the_o shield_n and_o defence_n of_o his_o people_n be_v great_o exalt_v in_o the_o earth_n the_o praise_n of_o our_o god_n shall_v then_o be_v in_o our_o mouth_n vers._n 7_o and_o with-wisdom_n and_o understanding_n shall_v we_o sing_v our_o psalm_n heart_n and_o hand_n affection_n and_o work_n be_v every_o way_n agreeable_a to_o our_o psalmody_n o_o lord_n infinite_a and_o wonderful_a be_v thy_o way_n and_o work_n towards_o the_o child_n of_o man_n but_o the_o work_n of_o redemption_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n far_o excee_v they_o all_o for_o this_o love_n for_o this_o mercy_n o_o work_n upon_o our_o heart_n to_o sing_v praise_n to_o thy_o honour_n our_o tongue_n to_o sing_v praise_n to_o thy_o glory_n our_o lip_n to_o shout_n with_o the_o voice_n of_o melody_n o_o all_o you_o saint_n of_o he_o vers._n 1_o clap_v your_o hand_n for_o joy_n shout_n for_o triumph_n sing_v praise_n to_o god_n vers._n 5_o sing_v praise_n sing_v praise_n to_o our_o king_n sing_v praise_n let_v hand_n and_o tongue_n and_o work_n and_o word_n be_v ready_a press_v to_o sing_v praise_n to_o the_o god_n of_o jacob._n amen_o psal._n xlviii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d under_o the_o type_n jerusalem_n be_v set_v down_o the_o happiness_n of_o the_o church_n which_o be_v always_o 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be_v good_a reason_n for_o god_n have_v be_v very_o good_a to_o he_o which_o in_o the_o next_o verse_n he_o declare_v and_o call_v to_o other_o to_o come_v and_o hear_v that_o too_o 1._o come_v and_o hear_v all_o you_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o i_o will_v declare_v what_o he_o have_v do_v for_o my_o soul_n to_o those_o that_o fear_n god_n he_o call_v to_o come_v for_o they_o be_v most_o likely_a to_o regard_v it_o vers._n 16_o and_o he_o call_v they_o not_o to_o confider_v what_o sacrifice_n how_o many_o how_o bountiful_a he_o offer_v not_o what_o he_o have_v do_v to_o god_n but_o what_o god_n have_v do_v to_o he_o 2._o and_o this_o be_v that_o god_n have_v do_v for_o he_o i_o cry_v unto_o he_o with_o my_o mouth_n and_o extol_v he_o with_o my_o tongue_n and_o god_n hear_v i_o and_o attend_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o my_o prayer_n vers_fw-la 17_o 19_o 3._o yea_o but_o then_o he_o will_v have_v notice_n take_v what_o kind_n of_o person_n he_o be_v when_o he_o cry_v and_o pray_v no_o 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unto_o he_o in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n his_o son_n my_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n psal._n lxvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n contain_v a_o prayer_n of_o israel_n first_o for_o the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o their_o own_o church_n and_o people_n and_o then_o that_o the_o mercy_n and_o blessing_n of_o god_n may_v be_v so_o extend_v to_o they_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n may_v be_v enlarge_v and_o all_o nation_n come_v in_o and_o bless_v and_o praise_n god_n with_o they_o with_o joyful_a heart_n and_o exultation_n of_o spirit_n the_o part_n be_v 1._o a_o general_a prayer_n
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holy_a place_n 2._o the_o god_n of_o israel_n be_v he_o that_o give_v strength_n and_o power_n to_o his_o people_n 3._o bless_a be_v god_n with_o that_o epiphonema_v he_o conclude_v the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o sixty_o eight_o psalm_n o_o god_n in_o majesty_n terrible_a in_o thy_o protection_n of_o thy_o people_n most_o merciful_a since_o thy_o power_n be_v so_o great_a thy_o presence_n so_o powerful_a that_o at_o the_o blast_a of_o the_o breath_n of_o thy_o nostril_n thy_o enemy_n vanish_v as_o a_o vapour_n when_o it_o be_v raise_v to_o the_o high_a and_o those_o that_o hate_v thou_o haste_n from_o thy_o presence_n why_o be_v thou_o absent_a from_o we_o why_o sléepe_a thou_o in_o this_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n o_o lord_n awake_v and_o arise_v for_o we_o and_o scatter_v our_o nay_o thy_o enemy_n they_o hate_v not_o we_o ver._n 1_o but_o thou_o and_o thy_o law_n and_o ordinance_n make_v they_o to_o fly_v from_o thy_o face_n drive_v they_o away_o as_o smoke_n as_o wax_n consume_v and_o melt_v before_o the_o fire_n ver._n 2_o so_o let_v the_o wicked_a perish_v at_o thy_o presence_n o_o god_n so_o shall_v the_o righteous_a have_v just_a occasion_n to_o rejoice_v ver._n 3_o they_o shall_v rejoice_v before_o thou_o their_o god_n they_o shall_v be_v exceed_o joyful_a o_o god_n thou_o be_v infinite_a in_o thy_o essence_n wonderful_a in_o thy_o work_n most_o merciful_a in_o thy_o way_n to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thou_o ride_v above_o upon_o the_o heaven_n when_o we_o crawl_v upon_o this_o dunghill_n of_o earth_n thou_o be_v jehovah_n and_o have_v a_o be_v in_o thyself_o a_o time_n there_o be_v when_o we_o be_v not_o and_o the_o time_n will_v come_v when_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v and_o what_o we_o be_v at_o present_a we_o have_v from_o thou_o o_o let_v we_o live_v then_o and_o we_o will_v praise_v thou_o turn_v away_o thy_o wrath_n from_o we_o and_o we_o will_v rejoice_v before_o thou_o and_o sing_v praise_n to_o thy_o name_n as_o orphan_n we_o be_v in_o this_o world_n be_v thou_o our_o father_n as_o widow_n be_v thou_o our_o husband_n ver._n 5_o destitute_a we_o be_v without_o any_o humane_a help_n leave_v alone_o and_o solitary_a o_o gather_v we_o into_o family_n and_o society_n for_o our_o rebellion_n against_o thou_o bind_v we_o be_v with_o chain_n and_o bring_v into_o a_o dry_a land_n hear_v the_o groan_n and_o sigh_n we_o send_v up_o unto_o thou_o and_o out_o of_o thy_o holy_a habitation_n make_v it_o appear_v that_o thou_o be_v present_a with_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o humble_a consider_v thy_o disperse_a and_o distract_a people_n have_v pity_n on_o the_o widow_n and_o orphan_n and_o let_v we_o dwell_v once_o more_o together_o in_o peace_n unity_n and_o plenty_n o_o god_n ver._n 7_o when_o thou_o wente_v before_o thy_o people_n israel_n when_o thou_o do_v lead_v they_o through_o the_o wilderness_n than_o thou_o do_v march_v before_o they_o in_o a_o cool_a cloud_n by_o day_n and_o in_o a_o pillar_n of_o fire_n by_o night_n the_o dull_a and_o heavy_a earth_n be_v move_v at_o thy_o presence_n the_o heaven_n drop_v manna_n the_o cloud_n shoot_v forth_o lightning_n even_o sinai_n itself_o tremble_v when_o thou_o give_v thy_o law_n unto_o thy_o people_n and_o after_o thou_o bring_v they_o into_o a_o wealthy_a land_n o_o lord_n thy_o power_n be_v yet_o the_o same_o and_o thy_o goodness_n immutable_a go_v out_o before_o we_o a_o sinful_a nation_n and_o yet_o thy_o people_n as_o thou_o do_v rain_v down_o manna_n for_o they_o so_o also_o we_o beg_v of_o thou_o to_o send_v we_o necessary_n from_o above_n and_o let_v this_o our_o land_n that_o have_v be_v long_o afflict_v with_o many_o evil_n enjoy_v a_o quiet_a peace_n and_o her_o inhabitant_n the_o fruit_n of_o peace_n confirm_v we_o lord_n in_o that_o inheritance_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o let_v thy_o congregation_n dwell_v therein_o and_o of_o thy_o goodness_n not_o for_o our_o merit_n prepare_v and_o provide_v meat_n and_o raiment_n for_o thy_o people_n that_o have_v be_v long_o oppress_v by_o tyrant_n we_o have_v hear_v with_o our_o ear_n o_o god_n and_o our_o father_n have_v tell_v we_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v in_o their_o time_n of_o old_a great_a be_v the_o company_n that_o have_v publish_v in_o our_o hear_n that_o by_o thy_o mighty_a power_n king_n with_o their_o army_n do_v fly_v and_o haste_v away_o and_o that_o thou_o have_v give_v the_o spoil_n to_o be_v divide_v among_o thy_o houshold-servant_n this_o put_v we_o in_o hope_n that_o we_o even_o we_o that_o have_v be_v for_o a_o long_a time_n cast_v aside_o as_o the_o offscouring_a of_o all_o thing_n and_o black_a and_o inglorious_a by_o many_o pressure_n shall_v yet_o be_v call_v for_o again_o and_o set_v in_o our_o inheritance_n our_o dovelike_a and_o innocent_a face_n shine_v as_o silver_n and_o glister_v as_o gold_n the_o snow_n upon_o the_o top_n of_o salmon_n shall_v not_o be_v so_o white_a as_o shall_v our_o innocence_n when_o thou_o by_o these_o affliction_n haste_v purge_v away_o out_o dross_n and_o melt_v away_o our_o tin_n such_o a_o mercy_n we_o can_v expect_v for_o our_o own_o sake_n for_o we_o be_v a_o sinful_a people_n but_o lord_n remember_v zion_n and_o be_v gracious_a to_o jerusalem_n this_o be_v the_o hill_n of_o god_n in_o this_o thou_o desire_v to_o dwell_v this_o thou_o have_v choose_v to_o dwell_v in_o for_o ever_o shall_v then_o the_o other_o hill_n insult_v over_o it_o shall_v the_o king_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o pride_n of_o tyrant_n trample_v it_o to_o the_o dust_n thy_o chariot_n o_o god_n be_v twenty_o thousand_o even_o thousand_o of_o angel_n and_o thou_o lord_n be_v among_o they_o as_o in_o sinai_n now_o lord_n show_v thyself_o in_o glory_n ascend_v on_o high_a get_v the_o victory_n and_o triumph_v over_o the_o enemy_n of_o thy-church_n lead_v they_o captive_n that_o have_v captive_v we_o and_o make_v they_o bring_v and_o offer_v thou_o gift_n that_o have_v rob_v thy_o temple_n and_o so_o change_v the_o heart_n of_o the_o rebellious_a that_o thou_o lord_n may_v dwell_v among_o they_o and_o be_v acknowledge_v and_o worship_v by_o they_o bring_v thy_o people_n o_o lord_n out_o of_o their_o trouble_n as_o thou_o of_o old_a do_v deliver_v thy_o choose_a from_o the_o fury_n of_o og_n the_o king_n of_o bashan_n or_o thy_o people_n israel_n from_o the_o hand_n of_o pharaoh_n that_o pursue_v they_o to_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o red_a sea_n wound_v the_o head_n of_o thy_o enemy_n and_o the_o hairy_a scalp_n of_o such_o a_o one_o as_o go_v on_o still_o in_o his_o wickedness_n let_v thy_o belove_a wash_n their_o foot_n in_o the_o blood_n of_o their_o enemy_n and_o let_v the_o very_a dog_n lick_v their_o blood_n wise_o they_o wrought_v against_o we_o conceive_v they_o have_v enclose_v we_o but_o thou_o be_v our_o god_n the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n to_o thou_o belong_v and_o thou_o have_v show_v that_o there_o be_v in_o thy_o power_n many_o issue_n from_o death_n for_o where_o the_o help_n of_o man_n have_v fail_v thou_o have_v reach_v forth_o thy_o hand_n and_o deliver_v we_o from_o the_o jaw_n of_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o paw_n of_o the_o boar_n bless_v then_o be_v the_o lord_n which_o daily_o load_v we_o with_o benefit_n even_o the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n make_v thy_o word_n perfect_a o_o our_o god_n rebuke_v the_o multitude_n of_o the_o spear-man_n restrain_v the_o fury_n of_o those_o who_o rage_n and_o anger_n against_o we_o be_v no_o less_o than_o that_o of_o enrage_a bull_n still_o the_o tumult_n of_o the_o people_n scatter_v all_o those_o that_o delight_n in_o war_n for_o thy_o temple_n sake_n at_o jerusalem_n be_v propitious_a unto_o we_o and_o strengthen_v that_o o_o god_n which_o
willing_o other_o against_o their_o will_n obey_v he_o they_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o wilderness_n shall_v bow_v before_o he_o 2._o his_o enemy_n shall_v lick_v the_o dust_n crouch_v at_o his_o foot_n low_a to_o the_o earth_n 3._o homage_n shall_v be_v do_v to_o he_o by_o asian_a europaan_n and_o arabian_a prince_n 1._o the_o king_n of_o tarshish_n and_o of_o the_o isle_n shall_v bring_v present_n the_o king_n of_o sheba_n and_o seba_n shall_v offer_v gift_n 2._o nay_o all_o king_n shall_v fall_v down_o before_o he_o all_o nation_n shall_v serve_v he_o 5._o he_o set_v down_o divers_a excellent_a quality_n of_o this_o king_n 1._o he_o shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ready_a to_o good_a king_n good_a the_o quality_n of_o the_o king_n a_o gracious_a lord_n to_o the_o mean_a subject_n for_o he_o shall_v deliver_v the_o needy_a when_o he_o cry_v the_o poor_a also_o and_o he_o that_o have_v no_o helper_n vers._n 12_o 2._o he_o shall_v be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d far_o from_o load_v his_o subject_n with_o exaction_n vers._n 13_o burden_n penalty_n he_o shall_v spare_v the_o poor_a and_o shall_v save_v the_o soul_n of_o the_o needy_a 3._o vers._n 14_o farneze_n from_o all_o tyranny_n for_o he_o shall_v redeem_v their_o soul_n from_o deceit_n and_o violence_n 4._o far_o from_o shed_v innocent_a blood_n and_o precious_a shall_v their_o blood_n be_v in_o his_o sight_n 6._o subject_n 6._o the_o gratitude_n of_o his_o subject_n and_o as_o he_o shall_v be_v kind_a and_o love_a to_o his_o subject_n so_o shall_v his_o subject_n show_v great_a love_n and_o affection_n to_o he_o 1._o vers._n 15_o they_o shall_v pray_v for_o his_o life_n he_o shall_v live_v 2._o they_o shall_v offer_v he_o present_v and_o to_o he_o shall_v be_v give_v of_o the_o gold_n of_o arabia_n 3._o they_o shall_v pray_v for_o he_o prayer_n also_o shall_v be_v make_v for_o he_o continual_o 4._o gratitude_n the_o motive_n to_o their_o gratitude_n they_o shall_v speak_v well_o of_o he_o daily_o shall_v he_o be_v praise_v 7._o and_o that_o which_o in_o all_o likelihood_n may_v move_v they_o to_o it_o be_v that_o beside_o the_o equity_n and_o justice_n love_n and_o kindness_n he_o show_v to_o all_o they_o find_v that_o under_o he_o they_o be_v in_o a_o happy_a condition_n they_o enjoy_v a_o very_a great_a plenty_n and_o abundance_n of_o all_o thing_n he_o the_o plenty_n they_o enjoy_v under_o he_o 1._o for_o the_o earth_n bring_v forth_o corn_n in_o abundance_n not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o mountain_n vers._n 16_o but_o afford_v they_o a_o ample_a harvest_n there_o shall_v be_v a_o handful_n of_o corn_n in_o the_o earth_n upon_o the_o top_n the_o high_a part_n of_o the_o mountain_n the_o fruit_n even_o there_o shall_v shake_v stand_v so_o thick_a that_o the_o ear_n brush_v one_o against_o another_o as_o the_o tree_n in_o lebanon_n 2._o and_o the_o kingdom_n shall_v abound_v in_o people_n they_o of_o the_o city_n shall_v flourish_v as_o grass_n upon_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v thick_o set_v and_o green_a in_o a_o word_n memory_n which_o move_v they_o to_o love_v his_o memory_n this_o king_n shall_v be_v so_o dear_a unto_o his_o people_n that_o they_o shall_v love_v his_o name_n live_v and_o honour_v his_o memory_n when_o he_o be_v dead_a and_o continue_v it_o to_o all_o posterity_n 1._o vers._n 17_o his_o name_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o his_o name_n shall_v be_v continue_v as_o long_o as_o the_o sun_n 2._o man_n shall_v be_v bless_v in_o he_o god_n bless_v thou_o as_o he_o do_v solomon_n 3._o all_o nation_n shall_v call_v he_o bless_v acknowledge_v his_o happiness_n and_o wish_v a_o blessing_n to_o themselves_o after_o solomon_n example_n 3._o doxology_n the_o three_o part_n the_o doxology_n in_o the_o close_a of_o the_o psalm_n according_a to_o his_o manner_n he_o give_v thanks_o for_o take_v into_o his_o consideration_n the_o happiness_n that_o be_v to_o accrue_v unto_o his_o people_n under_o such_o a_o king_n even_o when_o he_o be_v lay_v up_o in_o his_o grave_n he_o break_v forth_o 1._o vers._n 18_o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n which_o only_o do_v wondrous_a thing_n for_o indeed_o such_o a_o king_n be_v a_o wonder_n and_o it_o be_v the_o grace_n and_o spirit_n of_o god_n that_o must_v make_v he_o so_o 2._o and_o again_o bless_a be_v his_o glorious_a name_n for_o ever_o 3._o vers._n 19_o and_o that_o not_o in_o judea_n alone_o but_o all_o the_o world_n over_o and_o let_v the_o whole_a earth_n be_v fill_v with_o his_o glory_n amen_n amen_n the_o prayer_n of_o david_n the_o son_n of_o jesse_n vers._n 20_o be_v end_v of_o which_o 1._o some_o and_o most_o judge_n that_o this_o be_v the_o last_o prayer_n david_n make_v 2._o jumus_fw-la that_o it_o be_v so_o the_o last_o that_o it_o be_v absolute_o the_o last_o and_o those_o that_o follow_v be_v compose_v by_o some_o other_o and_o add_v haec_fw-la est_fw-la mea_fw-la sententia_fw-la but_o bellarmine_n run_v as_o wide_a another_o way_n affirm_v that_o all_o the_o psalm_n be_v compose_v by_o david_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o seventy_o second_o psalm_n o_o merciful_a god_n vers._n 1_o the_o fountain_n and_o giver_n of_o all_o good_a thing_n give_v unto_o our_o solomon_n who_o thou_o have_v set_v to_o be_v king_n over_o thy_o people_n a_o understand_a heart_n grant_v that_o the_o equity_n of_o thy_o law_n may_v always_o be_v before_o his_o face_n commit_v unto_o this_o son_n of_o our_o king_n thy_o power_n of_o judicature_n and_o let_v he_o always_o bear_v in_o his_o mind_n that_o he_o be_v in_o thy_o place_n and_o judge_v for_o thou_o who_o sentence_n be_v righteous_a and_o execution_n just_a for_o so_o long_o as_o he_o shall_v be_v guide_v by_o thy_o righteousness_n he_o will_v rule_v thy_o elect_a people_n with_o equity_n and_o thy_o poor_a vers._n 2_o that_o be_v leave_v to_o thy_o care_n and_o depend_v on_o thou_o with_o a_o righteous_a decree_n grant_v that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v magistrate_n under_o he_o be_v they_o mountain_n vers._n 3_o or_o low_a hill_n in_o a_o high_a or_o a_o low_a order_n may_v receive_v from_o above_o and_o from_o his_o example_n peace_n and_o justice_n and_o administer_v both_o so_o unto_o thy_o people_n that_o all_o unjustice_n bo_v remove_v thy_o people_n may_v lead_v a_o peaceable_a and_o quiet_a life_n under_o this_o king_n in_o all_o godliness_n and_o honesty_n then_o shall_v prosperity_n and_o plenty_n again_o dwell_v in_o our_o land_n vers._n 5_o then_o shall_v righteousness_n and_o peace_n once_o more_o kiss_v each_o other_o vers._n 6_o then_o shall_v thy_o fear_n and_o service_n which_o be_v now_o neglect_v and_o deride_v return_v unto_o we_o verse_n 7_o let_v he_o come_v to_o we_o as_o rain_v upon_o the_o mow_v grass_n and_o as_o the_o shower_n that_o water_n the_o thirsty_a earth_n vers._n 15_o that_o the_o righteous_a may_v flourish_v and_o the_o oppressor_n be_v break_v to_o piece_n vers._n 16_o for_o he_o we_o make_v our_o prayer_n that_o he_o may_v live_v and_o they_o of_o the_o city_n under_o he_o flourish_z like_o grass_n upon_o the_o earth_n but_o this_o king_n and_o kingdom_n be_v nothing_o in_o comparison_n of_o that_o of_o thy_o dear_a son_n our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n for_o the_o advance_v then_o and_o prosperity_n of_o that_o we_o offer_v up_o our_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o o_o let_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v vers._n 4_o he_o we_o be_v assure_v shall_v judge_v the_o poor_a of_o thy_o people_n he_o shall_v save_v the_o child_n of_o the_o needy_a from_o the_o violence_n of_o their_o oppressor_n and_o shall_v break_v in_o piece_n the_o slanderer_n and_o accuser_n of_o thy_o people_n that_o impious_a and_o accurse_a tyrant_n the_o devil_n when_o he_o be_v please_v to_o descend_v to_o this_o great_a work_n vers._n 6_o his_o come_n be_v new_a and_o wonderful_a he_o come_v as_o the_o rain_n into_o gideon_n fleece_n of_o wool_n without_o noise_n without_o any_o alteration_n in_o the_o fleece_n so_o thy_o son_n the_o 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find_v their_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d pind._n 4._o the_o cause_n of_o this_o consternation_n at_o thy_o rebuke_n o_o god_n of_o jacob_n both_o the_o chariot_n and_o horse_n be_v cast_v into_o a_o dead_a sleep_n thus_o god_n become_v glorious_a and_o excellent_a among_o good_a man_n terrible_a man_n terrible_a 2._o vers._n 7_o but_o he_o become_v terrible_a also_o to_o wicked_a man_n so_o terrible_a that_o 1._o thou_o even_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v for_o who_o may_v stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n when_o thou_o be_v angry_a none_o be_v he_o never_o so_o proud_a 2._o vers._n 8_o of_o which_o this_o be_v a_o evident_a argument_n thou_o do_v cause_v judgement_n to_o be_v hear_v from_o heaven_n it_o be_v so_o in_o the_o destruction_n of_o senacherib_n the_o earth_n fear_v and_o be_v still_o man_n see_v it_o be_v amaze_v at_o it_o and_o put_v to_o silence_n and_o this_o work_n of_o god_n in_o overthrow_v his_o enemy_n it_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o and_o save_v his_o church_n he_o far_o amplify_v when_o god_n arise_v to_o judgement_n to_o save_v all_o the_o meek_a of_o the_o earth_n vers._n 9_o the_o consequent_a be_v this_o 1._o sure_o the_o wrath_n of_o man_n shall_v praise_v thou_o wicked_a thou_o praise_v from_o the_o wicked_a the_o fierceness_n and_o rage_n of_o man_n against_o thy_o church_n shall_v at_o last_o turn_n to_o thy_o praise_n confess_v they_o shall_v be_v conquer_v by_o thy_o hand_n that_o thou_o be_v mighty_a than_o they_o so_o do_v pharaoh_n this_o be_v the_o finger_n of_o god_n so_o julian_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o the_o remainder_n of_o wrath_n shall_v thou_o restrain_v victory_n restrain_v and_o victory_n though_o they_o body_n and_o rally_v again_o yet_o thou_o shall_v overcome_v and_o conquer_v their_o fury_n 3._o in_o the_o close_a he_o exhort_v all_o god_n people_n to_o vow_v he_o honour_n which_o the_o three_o part_n for_o which_o and_o to_o perform_v their_o vow_n 1._o vow_n and_o pay_v unto_o the_o lord_n your_o 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plunder_v which_o they_o dream_v of_o they_o find_v nothing_o which_o happen_v unto_o they_o not_o by_o the_o course_n and_o ordinary_a change_n and_o chance_n of_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n no_o nor_o yet_o by_o our_o force_n and_o power_n but_o at_o thy_o rebuke_n o_o god_n of_o jacob_n by_o thy_o command_n by_o the_o severity_n of_o thy_o judgement_n both_o the_o chariot_n and_o those_o who_o trust_v in_o it_o both_o the_o horse_n and_o his_o rider_n be_v fall_v o_o lord_n thou_o even_o thou_o be_v terrible_a thou_o even_o thou_o alone_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v who_o be_v there_o though_o never_o so_o potent_a though_o defence_v with_o the_o strong_a army_n that_o be_v able_a to_o resist_v thou_o that_o may_v stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n when_o thou_o be_v angry_a at_o this_o time_n thou_o have_v fight_v from_o heaven_n for_o we_o thou_o do_v make_v all_o people_n to_o hear_v thy_o judgement_n from_o thence_o and_o the_o tyrant_n of_o the_o earth_n when_o they_o feel_v the_o power_n of_o thy_o hand_n tremble_v and_o shake_v at_o it_o their_o heart_n melt_v and_o their_o knee_n smite_v together_o quiet_a they_o be_v and_o silent_a not_o dare_v to_o mutter_v against_o thou_o or_o against_o thy_o people_n o_o lord_n the_o fierceness_n the_o rage_n the_o pride_n of_o man_n shall_v turn_v to_o thy_o praise_n even_o thy_o enemy_n the_o profane_v man_n be_v humble_v by_o thy_o judgement_n shall_v confess_v thy_o power_n and_o acknowledge_v thy_o hand_n say_v they_o shall_v this_o be_v the_o finger_n of_o god_n that_o thou_o lord_n go_v before_o thy_o people_n that_o thou_o have_v do_v it_o and_o their_o posterity_n shall_v by_o their_o example_n be_v restrain_v from_o do_v any_o such_o wickedness_n and_o by_o their_o father_n punishment_n teach_v to_o fear_v god_n and_o now_o o_o all_o you_o which_o be_v israelites_n indeed_o and_o perptual_o stand_v in_o his_o presence_n vow_v unto_o your_o god_n for_o this_o his_o great_a mercy_n and_o pay_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n bring_v present_n unto_o he_o who_o alone_o you_o ought_v to_o fear_v and_o reverence_n to_o he_o i_o say_v vow_v and_o perform_v your_o vow_n who_o for_o your_o sake_n have_v cut_v off_o the_o animosity_n and_o take_v down_o the_o courage_n of_o prince_n and_o make_v it_o appear_v that_o he_o will_v be_v a_o terrible_a god_n to_o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o who_o be_v praise_n to_o who_o be_v glory_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n psal._n lxxvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o psalm_n the_o prophet_n show_v the_o bitter_a agony_n which_o a_o trouble_a spirit_n undergo_v upon_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n desertion_n and_o the_o comfort_n again_o it_o receive_v upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n great_a and_o gracious_a work_n two_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o he_o set_v forth_o the_o strife_n betwixt_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o spirit_n and_o how_o the_o flesh_n tempt_v to_o despair_v and_o call_v into_o question_n the_o goodness_n and_o 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bring_v they_o into_o the_o case_n that_o david_n here_o be_v 2._o to_o which_o he_o add_v a_o doxology_n who_o be_v so_o great_a a_o god_n as_o our_o god_n which_o he_o confirm_v in_o the_o follow_a verse_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n that_o do_v wonder_n thou_o have_v declare_v thy_o strength_n among_o the_o people_n thy_o power_n thy_o wisdom_n thy_o protection_n of_o thy_o church_n even_o to_o all_o people_n the_o heathen_n themselves_o and_o stranger_n to_o israel_n may_v see_v it_o and_o acknowledge_v it_o if_o not_o blind_a 2._o particular_a 2._o to_o israel_n in_o particular_a but_o in_o particular_a thou_o have_v declare_v thy_o strength_n in_o defence_n of_o israel_n thou_o have_v with_o thy_o arm_n redeem_v thy_o people_n the_o son_n of_o jacob_n and_o joseph_n and_o he_o amplify_v this_o story_n of_o their_o deliverance_n from_o egypt_n by_o several_a instance_n of_o god_n power_n in_o it_o 1._o in_o the_o red_a sea_n the_o water_n see_v thou_o o_o god_n the_o water_n see_v 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no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v but_o that_o every_o man_n do_v not_o serve_v himself_o of_o these_o reason_n as_o suppose_v that_o all_o these_o thing_n belong_v to_o he_o that_o god_n will_v be_v a_o sun_n a_o shield_n to_o he_o give_v grace_n and_o glory_n or_o withhold_v no_o good_a thing_n from_o he_o the_o prophet_n very_o cautelous_o limit_n his_o word_n sincere_a but_o efficient_a only_o to_o the_o sincere_a no_o good_a thing_n he_o will_v withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o hypocrite_n then_o and_o backsliders_a may_v challenge_v none_o of_o these_o blessing_n 1._o they_o must_v walk_v go_v on_o constant_o and_o continue_v in_o their_o way_n 2._o they_o must_v walk_v upright_o in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n and_o not_o dissemble_v with_o god_n if_o they_o mean_v to_o have_v a_o portion_n of_o the_o good_a thing_n he_o give_v 4._o the_o close_a of_o the_o psalm_n be_v a_o acclamation_n o_o lord_n god_n part_n the_o last_o part_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o trust_v in_o thou_o in_o which_o he_o tacit_o answer_v a_o objection_n vers._n 12_o if_o such_o be_v bless_v that_o dwell_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n than_o those_o be_v not_o bless_v god_n a_o acclamation_n that_o the_o man_n be_v bless_v who_o trust_v in_o god_n which_o be_v exile_v from_o thence_o yes_o say_v david_n bless_v they_o may_v be_v and_o be_v though_o they_o want_v that_o happiness_n for_o all_o be_v bless_v who_o with_o a_o firm_a faith_n rely_v and_o trust_v in_o god_n though_o be_v detain_v by_o prison_n tyrant_n exile_n and_o schismatic_n they_o enjoy_v not_o the_o outward_a communion_n of_o the_o church_n because_o by_o a_o true_a and_o solid_a confession_n of_o the_o truth_n they_o be_v still_o join_v to_o the_o true_a society_n of_o saint_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o eighty_o four_o psalm_n o_o almighty_a god_n who_o throne_n be_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n vers._n 1_o and_o yet_o have_v pass_v thy_o word_n to_o be_v in_o the_o 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the_o rite_n ceremony_n new_a moon_n sabbath_n sacrifice_n circumcision_n pasch_fw-mi etc._n etc._n 4._o vers._n 31_o and_o keep_v not_o my_o commandment_n i._n e._n the_o decalogue_n and_o moral_a law_n in_o a_o word_n if_o they_o become_v vicious_a in_o their_o moral_n and_o profane_a and_o rebel_n in_o my_o worship_n and_o religion_n this_o than_o shall_v happen_v unto_o they_o it_o resp_n they_o shall_v smart_v for_o it_o escape_v they_o shall_v not_o but_o shall_v sound_o smart_v for_o it_o they_o shall_v feel_v 1._o virgam_fw-la 2._o and_o verbera_fw-la the_o rod_n the_o whip_n then_o 1._o i_o will_v visit_v i._n e._n punish_v their_o transgression_n with_o the_o rod._n 2._o and_o their_o iniquity_n with_o stripe_n which_o be_v often_o do_v by_o the_o babylon_n antiochus_n etc._n etc._n and_o yet_o in_o judgement_n i_o will_v remember_v mercy_n mercy_n but_o in_o judgement_n god_n will_v remember_v mercy_n i_o will_v remember_v my_o covenant_n my_o promise_n my_o word_n my_o oath_n and_o will_v make_v that_o good_a total_o i_o will_v not_o cast_v off_o david_n seed_n which_o i_o mean_v not_o after_o the_o flesh_n for_o that_o be_v long_o since_o cast_v off_o but_o after_o the_o spirit_n christ_n which_o be_v of_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n and_o those_o which_o be_v his_o seed_n viz._n the_o church_n shall_v enjoy_v the_o benefit_n of_o my_o covenant_n and_o oath_n for_o ever_o nevertheless_o my_o lovingkindness_n will_v i_o not_o utter_o take_v from_o he_o nor_o suffer_v my_o faithfulness_n to_o fail_v my_o covenant_n will_v i_o not_o break_v nor_o alter_v the_o thing_n go_v out_o of_o my_o lip_n and_o that_o there_o be_v no_o doubt_n of_o this_o immutable_a for_o the_o covenant_n be_v immutable_a he_o bring_v in_o god_n repeat_v his_o oath_n and_o covenant_n 1._o his_o oath_n once_o have_v i_o swear_v by_o my_o holiness_n that_o be_v by_o myself_o who_o be_o holy_a 2._o his_o covenant_n that_o i_o will_v not_o lie_v unto_o david_n for_o his_o seed_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o and_o his_o throne_n as_o the_o sun_n before_o i_o it_o shall_v be_v establish_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o moon_n and_o as_o a_o faithful_a witness_n in_o heaven_n as_o the_o sun_n and_o moon_n be_v not_o obnoxious_a to_o mutation_n no_o more_o be_v this_o covenant_n they_o must_v endure_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n and_o so_o must_v this_o covenant_n they_o be_v faithful_a witness_n in_o heaven_n and_o so_o we_o be_v to_o seek_v for_o the_o performance_n of_o this_o covenant_n in_o heaven_n not_o in_o earth_n the_o covenant_n be_v about_o a_o heavenly_a kingdom_n not_o a_o earthly_a it_o be_v evident_a that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o david_n on_o earth_n have_v fail_v many_o age_n since_o but_o that_o of_o christ_n shall_v never_o fail_v 7._o promise_n the_o seven_o part_n and_o that_o god_n do_v punish_v david_n seed_n for_o their_o rebellion_n be_v evident_a so_o that_o he_o be_v tempt_v to_o charge_n god_n for_o breach_n of_o promise_n now_o that_o david_n kingdom_n do_v fail_v or_o at_o least_o be_v bring_v to_o a_o low_a ebb_n be_v the_o complaint_n in_o the_o follow_a word_n which_o flesh_n and_o blood_n consider_v give_v a_o wrong_a judgement_n upon_o it_o as_o if_o god_n do_v nothing_o less_o than_o perform_v his_o oath_n and_o covenant_n this_o be_v it_o which_o the_o prophet_n lay_v to_o god_n charge_n but_o thou_o have_v cast_v off_o and_o abhor_v thou_o have_v be_v wroth_a with_o thy_o anoint_a both_o king_n and_o people_n be_v cast_v aside_o than_o which_o nothing_o seem_v more_o contrary_a to_o thy_o covenant_n thou_o have_v make_v void_a the_o covenant_n of_o thy_o servant_n thou_o have_v profane_v his_o crown_n of_o which_o there_o be_v many_o lamentable_a consequence_n 1._o his_o crown_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n the_o glory_n of_o his_o kingdom_n trample_v upon_o 2._o suffer_v the_o instance_n in_o which_o they_o suffer_v his_o hedge_n break_v down_o his_o strong_a hold_v bring_v to_o ruin_n 3._o all_o that_o pass_n by_o the_o way_n spoil_v he_o expose_v he_o be_v to_o all_o rapine_n and_o plunder_n 4._o he_o be_v a_o reproach_n to_o his_o neighbour_n expose_v to_o all_o contumely_n and_o disgrace_n 5._o thou_o have_v set_v up_o the_o right-hand_a of_o his_o enemy_n and_o make_v all_o his_o adversary_n to_o rejoice_v thou_o seem_v to_o take_v part_n with_o the_o enemy_n against_o he_o and_o make_v he_o exult_v and_o rejoice_v in_o oppress_v he_o 6._o thou_o have_v also_o turn_v the_o edge_n of_o his_o sword_n blunt_v his_o sword_n that_o be_v wont_a to_o slay_v and_o have_v not_o make_v he_o to_o stand_v in_o the_o battle_n but_o to_o fly_v and_o turn_v his_o back_n vers._n 44_o 7._o thou_o have_v make_v his_o glory_n the_o glory_n dignity_n authority_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o cease_v and_o cast_v his_o crown_n to_o the_o ground_n 8._o the_o day_n of_o his_o youth_n thou_o have_v shorten_v cut_v he_o off_o in_o the_o prime_n and_o strength_n of_o his_o year_n thou_o have_v cover_v he_o with_o shame_n make_v his_o opulent_a glorious_a kingdom_n ignominious_a which_o be_v true_a in_o divers_a of_o david_n posterity_n especial_o jehoiakim_n these_o be_v the_o sad_a complaint_n which_o the_o prophet_n pour_v out_o as_o despair_v so_o far_o as_o sense_n and_o reason_n can_v direct_v he_o of_o the_o performance_n of_o what_o god_n have_v promise_v part_n but_o he_o recover_v and_o pray_v the_o eight_o part_n but_o he_o quick_o recover_v and_o recall_v his_o thought_n and_o that_o he_o may_v move_v god_n to_o help_v he_o fall_v to_o prayer_n which_o be_v very_o pathetical_a 8._o he_o consider_v the_o nature_n of_o god_n as_o kind_a love_a merciful_a slow_a to_o anger_n and_o ask_v 1._o usque_fw-la quo_fw-la how_o long_o lord_n will_v thou_o hide_v thyself_o for_o ever_o hide_v thy_o favour_n 2._o shall_v thy_o wrath_n burn_v like_o fire_n a_o element_n that_o have_v no_o mercy_n pity_n pathetical_o move_v god_n to_o pity_n then_o he_o use_v other_o argument_n pathetical_o express_v to_o move_v god_n to_o pity_n 1._o draw_v from_o the_o brevity_n of_o man_n life_n remember_v how_o short_a my_o time_n be_v argument_n upon_o divers_a argument_n 2._o from_o the_o end_n that_o man_n be_v create_v not_o in_o vain_a but_o to_o be_v a_o object_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o favour_n which_o if_o he_o enjoin_v not_o he_o shall_v seem_v to_o be_v bear_v to_o no_o purpose_n therefore_o he_o ask_v wherefore_o have_v thou_o make_v all_o man_n in_o vain_a 3._o from_o the_o weakness_n and_o disability_n of_o man_n his_o life_n be_v short_a and_o can_v he_o lengthen_v it_o what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o live_v and_o shall_v not_o see_v death_n yea_o though_o he_o live_v long_o yet_o he_o be_v a_o mortal_a creature_n shall_v he_o deliver_v his_o soul_n from_o the_o grave_n 4._o from_o the_o covenant_n of_o which_o he_o put_v god_n in_o mind_n lord_n where_o be_v thy_o former_a lovingkindness_n which_o thou_o swear_v to_o david_n in_o thy_o truth_n 5._o from_o the_o ignominy_n scorn_n sarcasm_n by_o enemy_n cast_v upon_o they_o which_o he_o desire_v god_n to_o look_v upon_o 1._o remember_v lord_n the_o reproach_n of_o thy_o servant_n 2._o and_o how_o i_o do_v bear_v in_o my_o bosom_n not_o speak_v afar_o off_o but_o in_o my_o hear_n and_o to_o my_o face_n as_o if_o pour_v and_o empty_v into_o my_o bosom_n the_o rebuke_n not_o of_o this_o or_o that_o man_n but_o many_o people_n 6._o and_o last_o that_o these_o reproach_n in_o effect_n fall_v upon_o god_n for_o they_o who_o reproach_n god_n servant_n be_v his_o enemy_n remember_v the_o reproach_n 1._o wherewith_o thy_o enemy_n have_v reproach_v o_o lord_n 2._o wherewith_o they_o have_v reproach_v the_o footstep_n of_o thy_o anointed_n i._n e._n either_o whatsoever_o he_o say_v or_o do_v quocunque_fw-la se_fw-la vertat_fw-la 2._o or_o else_o by_o footstep_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v the_o latter_a end_n of_o david_n kingdom_n which_o be_v indeed_o subject_a to_o reproach_n 3._o but_o the_o chaldee_n paraphra_v by_o footstep_n understand_v the_o come_n of_o the_o messiah_n in_o the_o flesh_n which_o because_o it_o be_v long_o promise_v and_o man_n see_v not_o perform_v they_o deride_v mock_v at_o and_o reproach_v as_o vain_a 9_o the_o close_a of_o this_o long_a psalm_n be_v a_o benedictus_n by_o which_o the_o prophet_n doxology_n the_o last_o part_n the_o doxology_n after_o his_o combat_n with_o flesh_n and_o blood_n about_o the_o performance_n of_o the_o covenant_n do_v compose_v his_o trouble_a soul_n and_o acquiesce_v in_o god_n bless_v he_o for_o whatsoever_o fall_v out_o no_o otherwise_o than_o job_n do_v break_v forth_o into_o this_o epiphonema_n 1._o vers._n 52_o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n for_o evermore_o bless_a be_v his_o name_n who_o do_v and_o order_n all_o
thing_n for_o the_o best_a to_o his_o people_n although_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o calamity_n and_o trouble_n he_o seem_v to_o desert_v they_o 2._o and_o that_o we_o may_v know_v that_o he_o do_v this_o from_o his_o heart_n he_o seal_v it_o with_o a_o double_a amen_o amen_n amen_n so_o i_o wish_v so_o be_v it_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o eighty_o nine_o psalm_n o_o god_n the_o habitation_n of_o who_o throne_n be_v justice_n and_o equity_n and_o before_o who_o face_n mercy_n and_o truth_n be_v perpetual_a attendant_n we_o unworthy_a wretch_n yet_o thy_o servant_n do_v beseech_v thou_o that_o the_o effect_n of_o these_o thy_o attribute_n may_v be_v evident_o see_v in_o the_o gather_n feed_n amplify_a protect_a vers._n 1_o and_o preserve_v thy_o catholic_a church_n so_o shall_v we_o sing_v of_o thy_o mercy_n for_o ever_o and_o with_o our_o mouth_n will_v we_o make_v know_v thy_o faithfulness_n to_o all_o generation_n out_o of_o mercy_n thou_o have_v be_v move_v to_o make_v a_o covenant_n with_o thy_o elect_a that_o thou_o set_v thy_o son_n upon_o the_o throne_n of_o his_o father_n david_n and_o thou_o have_v establish_v with_o a_o oath_n his_o seed_n and_o build_v up_o his_o kingdom_n to_o all_o generation_n he_o be_v that_o mighty_a one_o on_o who_o thou_o have_v lay_v help_n he_o be_v that_o thy_o choose_a who_o thou_o have_v exalt_v thou_o be_v his_o father_n and_o he_o be_v thy_o first-born_a let_v then_o thy_o hand_n establish_v he_o with_o thy_o arm_n strengthen_v he_o exalt_v the_o throne_n of_o he_o who_o thou_o have_v anoint_v with_o thy_o holy_a oil_n and_o make_v he_o high_o than_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n make_v his_o seed_n to_o endure_v for_o ever_o and_o his_o throne_n as_o the_o day_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v not_o the_o enemy_n to_o exact_v upon_o he_o not_o the_o son_n of_o wickedness_n to_o afflict_v he_o of_o this_o his_o séed_n this_o kingdom_n in_o which_o we_o live_v be_v a_o principal_a part_n and_o our_o king_n a_o principal_a member_n vers._n 38_o but_o now_o thou_o have_v cast_v off_o and_o abhor_v thou_o have_v be_v wroth_a with_o thou_o anoint_v thou_o have_v seem_v to_o make_v void_a the_o covenant_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v with_o thy_o servant_n thou_o have_v prostitute_v his_o diadem_n as_o if_o it_o be_v a_o profane_a thing_n and_o cast_v his_o crown_n and_o royal_a dignity_n to_o the_o ground_n and_o suffer_v it_o to_o be_v trample_v upon_o by_o the_o foot_n of_o scorner_n thou_o have_v break_v down_o his_o fort_n and_o bring_v to_o ruin_v his_o strong_a hold_n those_o fortification_n which_o under_o thy_o protection_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v a_o safeguard_n from_o the_o enemy_n be_v surprise_v demolish_a and_o raze_v so_o that_o every_o one_o that_o pass_v by_o have_v a_o opportunity_n to_o break_v into_o thy_o vineyard_n and_o riot_n among_o the_o vine_n every_o one_o liberty_n to_o fill_v his_o hand_n with_o spoil_n and_o rapine_n his_o adversary_n be_v many_o and_o thou_o have_v set_v up_o the_o power_n of_o their_o right-hand_a against_o he_o his_o enemy_n be_v mighty_a and_o thou_o have_v give_v they_o occasion_n from_o their_o victory_n over_o he_o to_o rejoice_v rejoice_v and_o triumph_v they_o do_v that_o thou_o have_v blunt_v the_o edge_n of_o his_o sword_n and_o have_v not_o give_v he_o victory_n in_o the_o battle_n it_o be_v their_o glory_n that_o thouhast_a make_v his_o glory_n to_o cease_v and_o cast_v his_o throne_n down_o to_o the_o ground_n these_o tyrant_n boast_n these_o son_n of_o belial_n exult_v that_o thou_o have_v shorten_v the_o day_n of_o his_o youth_n and_o cover_v he_o with_o dishonour_n how_o long_o lord_n will_v thou_o hide_v thyself_o shall_v thy_o wrath_n burn_v like_o fire_n for_o ever_o we_o doubt_v not_o of_o thy_o power_n in_o thy_o mercy_n we_o hope_v merciful_a god_n then_o raise_v up_o thy_o power_n and_o come_v among_o we_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n who_o be_v a_o strong_a lord_n like_o unto_o thou_o or_o who_o among_o the_o son_n of_o the_o mighty_a can_v be_v compare_v with_o thou_o thou_o still_a the_o rage_a of_o the_o sea_n when_o the_o wave_n thereof_o arise_v thou_o have_v overthrow_v that_o proud_a king_n of_o egypt_n pharaoh_n and_o destroy_v many_o other_o thy_o enemy_n with_o a_o strong_a arm_n strong_a be_v thy_o hand_n and_o high_a be_v thy_o right-hand_a show_v then_o thy_o strength_n in_o our_o weakness_n arise_v like_o a_o giant_n refresh_v with_o wine_n and_o smite_v thy_o enemy_n in_o the_o hinder_a part_n that_o their_o violence_n prevail_v no_o long_o against_o we_o that_o they_o execute_v not_o their_o whole_a fury_n and_o hatred_n upon_o we_o to_o thou_o we_o who_o be_v man_n but_o of_o a_o short_a time_n call_v to_o for_o life_n to_o thou_o vers._n 47_o we_o who_o now_o live_v but_o must_v short_o see_v death_n earnest_o cry_v to_o deliver_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o grave_n have_v thou_o make_v we_o for_o naught_o have_v thou_o make_v all_o man_n in_o vain_a shall_v we_o draw_v out_o our_o short_a day_n in_o perpetual_a misery_n thou_o be_v our_o father_n we_o be_v elect_v to_o be_v thy_o son_n let_v then_o thy_o faithfulness_n and_o thy_o mercy_n be_v with_o we_o remember_v lord_n the_o reproach_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o how_o we_o do_v bear_v in_o our_o bosom_n the_o rebuke_n of_o a_o profane_a people_n remember_v that_o this_o reproach_n be_v cast_v upon_o thy_o name_n and_o the_o footstep_n and_o long-suffering_a of_o thou_o anoint_v be_v thereby_o slander_v remember_v lord_n thy_o former_a lovingkindness_n which_o thou_o swear_v to_o the_o seed_n of_o david_n in_o thy_o truth_n confess_v we_o do_v to_o our_o own_o shame_n that_o we_o have_v forsake_v thy_o law_n and_o have_v not_o walk_v in_o thy_o judgement_n that_o we_o have_v break_v thy_o statute_n and_o not_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n and_o therefore_o we_o be_v content_a murmur_v not_o that_o thou_o visit_v our_o transgression_n with_o the_o rod_n and_o our_o iniquity_n with_o stripe_n but_o this_o be_v it_o we_o beg_v of_o thou_o that_o thou_o will_v not_o utter_o take_v from_o we_o thy_o lovingkindness_n nor_o suffer_v thy_o truth_n to_o fail_v break_v not_o thy_o covenant_n nor_o alter_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v go_v out_o of_o thy_o lip_n if_o the_o irreversible_a decree_n be_v not_o past_a which_o we_o hope_v be_v not_o against_o this_o our_o church_n yet_o let_v it_o stand_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o sun_n and_o moon_n those_o faithful_a witness_n in_o heaven_n with_o the_o catholic_a and_o never_o let_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n prevail_v against_o it_o we_o know_v and_o believe_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o merciful_a god_n long-suffering_a and_o of_o great_a goodness_n and_o therefore_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o suffer_v ready_a we_o be_v to_o say_v with_o thy_o servant_n job_n the_o lord_n have_v give_v and_o the_o lord_n have_v take_v bless_a be_v jehovah_n amen_n amen_n the_o end_n of_o the_o three_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n according_a to_o the_o hebrew_n the_o four_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n follow_v psal._n xc_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o inscription_n make_v moses_n to_o be_v the_o author_n of_o this_o psalm_n and_o because_o here_o be_v mention_v make_v in_o it_o of_o the_o mortality_n of_o man_n the_o fragility_n of_o his_o nature_n and_o the_o brevity_n and_o misery_n of_o his_o life_n which_o proceed_v from_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n move_v to_o cut_v off_o his_o life_n and_o punish_v he_o while_o he_o live_v for_o his_o iniquity_n conceive_v it_o be_v that_o moses_n compose_v it_o upon_o some_o notable_a disobedience_n and_o rebellion_n of_o israel_n while_o they_o be_v in_o the_o wilderness_n for_o which_o god_n bring_v upon_o they_o a_o exemplary_a vengeance_n whether_o that_o of_o corah_n dathan_n or_o abiram_n or_o the_o plague_n that_o consume_v they_o for_o make_v the_o golden_a calf_n or_o as_o the_o common_a opinion_n be_v for_o their_o murmur_a upon_o the_o return_n and_o report_n of_o the_o spy_n numb_a 14._o for_o which_o god_n send_v a_o plague_n among_o they_o or_o else_o when_o god_n smite_v the_o people_n with_o a_o very_a great_a plague_n at_o kibroth_n hattaavah_n numb_a 11._o which_o of_o these_o it_o be_v be_v uncertain_a one_o of_o these_o be_v suppose_v to_o be_v the_o occasion_n of_o the_o composition_n and_o that_o which_o move_v god_n to_o indignation_n which_o moses_n deprecate_v in_o the_o end_n and_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o return_v and_o show_v favour_n to_o his_o people_n there_o be_v four_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o ingenious_a acknowledgement_n of_o god_n protection_n of_o they_o ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o 2._o a_o lively_a narration_n of_o the_o mortality_n of_o man_n his_o fragility_n and_o brevity_n of_o his_o life_n together_o with_o
foot_n to_o dance_v at_o it_o he_o call_v to_o they_o to_o join_v with_o he_o in_o the_o mirth_n let_v the_o sea_n roar_v vers._n 7_o and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o the_o world_n and_o they_o that_o dwell_v therein_o let_v the_o flood_n clap_v their_o hand_n vers._n 8_o let_v the_o hill_n rejoice_v together_o it_o be_v a_o prosopopeia_fw-la frequent_o use_v in_o scripture_n as_o afore_o psal_n 96.11_o 12._o 5._o and_o let_v it_o be_v hearty_o and_o sincere_o do_v for_o it_o be_v before_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o eye_n judge_v for_o he_o come_v to_o judge_v in_o his_o sight_n in_o his_o presence_n who_o can_v judge_v with_o what_o affection_n any_o thing_n be_v do_v and_o for_o this_o he_o give_v a_o reason_n vers._n 9_o with_o which_o he_o conclude_v for_o he_o come_v to_o judge_v the_o earth_n which_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o his_o first_o or_o second_o come_v 1._o first_o 1._o either_o in_o humility_n as_o at_o his_o first_o if_o to_o the_o first_o than_o the_o sense_n be_v let_v all_o creature_n rejoice_v because_o he_o come_v to_o judge_v that_o be_v to_o govern_v and_o order_v with_o just_a and_o excellent_a law_n the_o whole_a orb_n of_o the_o world_n not_o only_o by_o the_o invisible_a majesty_n of_o his_o divinity_n but_o be_v make_v into_o the_o similitude_n of_o man_n and_o in_o form_n now_o find_v a_o true_a man_n 2._o if_o to_o the_o last_o his_o second_o come_v then_o let_v all_o creature_n rejoice_v come_v rejoice_v or_o in_o glory_n as_o at_o his_o second_o come_v because_o he_o shall_v root_v out_o sinner_n from_o the_o earth_n and_o make_v new_a heaven_n and_o a_o new_a earth_n the_o whole_a creature_n shall_v be_v deliver_v from_o corruption_n under_o which_o it_o greans_n and_o travail_n in_o pain_n together_o until_o now_o and_o shall_v be_v restore_v into_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o child_n of_o god_n rom._n 8.21_o 22._o 3._o now_o both_o these_o shall_v be_v do_v with_o that_o rectitude_n of_o judgement_n that_o there_o be_v nothing_o crooked_a nothing_o oblique_a nothing_o savour_v of_o iniquity_n in_o it_o with_o righteousness_n shall_v he_o judge_v the_o world_n and_o the_o people_n with_o his_o truth_n a_o thanksgiving_n and_o meditation_n upon_o the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n take_v out_o of_o the_o ninty_a eight_o psalm_n i_o will_v sing_v unto_o thou_o o_o gracious_a god_n and_o merciful_a lord_n a_o new_a song_n vers._n 1_o as_o it_o become_v i_o for_o a_o new_a savour_n a_o ordinary_a hymn_n may_v be_v in_o my_o mouth_n for_o ordinary_a blessing_n but_o this_o be_v extraordinary_a and_o therefore_o require_v thanks_o more_o than_o ordinary_a that_o thou_o do_v create_v i_o after_o thy_o image_n be_v a_o great_a mercy_n that_o thou_o have_v govern_v i_o by_o thy_o word_n preserve_v i_o by_o thy_o power_n provide_v for_o i_o by_o thy_o fatherly_a goodness_n ever_o since_o i_o be_v bear_v be_v all_o act_n of_o mercy_n but_o that_o thou_o have_v set_v thy_o love_n upon_o i_o from_o all_o eternity_n and_o in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n do_v send_v thy_o belove_a son_n to_o be_v bear_v to_o live_v to_o die_v for_o i_o and_o redéem_v my_o poor_a soul_n from_o thy_o just_a wrath_n and_o the_o consequent_n of_o it_o be_v a_o favour_n more_o than_o i_o can_v expect_v more_o than_o i_o can_v deserve_v and_o therefore_o i_o sing_v with_o the_o bless_a virgin_n my_o soul_n do_v magnify_v the_o lord_n and_o my_o spirit_n rejoice_v in_o god_n my_o saviour_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n for_o he_o have_v visit_v and_o redeem_v his_o people_n this_o be_v a_o favour_n so_o beyond_o all_o favour_n and_o so_o near_o concern_v all_o the_o world_n that_o i_o wish_v all_o man_n have_v heart_n and_o all_o creature_n tongue_n to_o sound_v it_o forth_o o_o come_v and_o make_v a_o joyful_a noise_n unto_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o earth_n make_v a_o loud_a noise_n and_o rejoice_v and_o sing_v praise_n your_o voice_n be_v not_o sweet_a enough_o take_v then_o the_o harp_n and_o join_v to_o the_o harp_n the_o voice_n of_o a_o psalm_n your_o voice_n be_v not_o loud_a enough_o call_v then_o for_o trumpet_n to_o sound_v it_o out_o and_o blow_v it_o abroad_o with_o the_o wind_n of_o a_o cornet_n let_v the_o praise_n we_o illustrious_a and_o the_o noise_n joyful_a for_o it_o be_v before_o the_o lord_n the_o king_n and_o o_o that_o the_o inanimate_a creature_n who_o shall_v be_v by_o this_o one_o day_n free_v from_o the_o bondage_n of_o corruption_n have_v tongue_n also_o to_o join_v with_o you_o however_o in_o their_o kind_n let_v they_o do_v what_o they_o can_v let_v the_o sea_n roar_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o resound_v the_o fullness_n of_o his_o mercy_n and_o let_v the_o world_n and_o they_o that_o dwell_v therein_o as_o in_o a_o clap_n of_o thunder_n say_v amen_o amen_n to_o it_o let_v the_o flood_n join_v with_o the_o sea_n and_o clap_v their_o hand_n let_v the_o hill_n be_v joyful_a together_o and_o echo_v forth_o the_o 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it_o yet_o so_o great_a be_v thy_o love_n to_o lose_a man_n that_o rather_o than_o he_o shall_v perish_v for_o ever_o thou_o who_o be_v without_o sin_n vers._n 1_o will_v be_v make_v sin_n for_o he_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o arm_n and_o power_n of_o god_n will_v appear_v clothe_v with_o our_o infirmity_n yet_o so_o powerful_a thou_o be_v in_o this_o weakness_n so_o mighty_a in_o our_o infirm_a flesh_n that_o by_o thy_o right-hand_a and_o thy_o holy_a arm_n thou_o have_v get_v to_o thyself_o the_o victory_n conquer_v and_o triumph_v thou_o do_v over_o sin_n death_n and_o hell_n and_o over_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o prince_n of_o darkness_n it_o be_v thy_o own_o right-hand_a without_o any_o other_o power_n that_o do_v it_o thy_o own_o arm_n without_o any_o assistant_n that_o lead_v captivity_n captive_a and_o receive_v gift_n for_o man_n yea_o even_o for_o thy_o enemy_n that_o the_o lord_n god_n may_v dwell_v among_o they_o we_o the_o heathen_n vers._n 2_o be_v the_o great_a part_n 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chief_a ruler_n as_o 2_o sam._n 8.18_o 1_o chron._n 18.17_o and_o so_o it_o may_v have_v reference_n to_o moses_n a_o chief_a prince_n but_o in_o the_o proper_a sense_n to_o aaron_n for_o he_o be_v the_o chief_a priest_n samuel_n samuel_n 2._o and_o samuel_n no_o priest_n but_o a_o levite_n yet_o chief_a judge_n among_o those_o call_v on_o his_o name_n 3._o they_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o themselves_o and_o the_o people_n and_o he_o answer_v they_o of_o moses_n the_o story_n be_v extant_a exod._n 32.31_o of_o aaron_n numb_a 16._o 46_o 47_o 48._o of_o samuel_n 1_o sam._n 7.5_o 9_o 10._o 4._o vers._n 7_o he_o speak_v unto_o they_o that_o be_v to_o moses_n exod._n 33.8_o 9_o 11._o and_o unto_o aaron_n numb_a 12._o from_o 5._o to_o 8._o but_o unto_o samuel_n we_o read_v not_o that_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o cloudy_a pillar_n and_o now_o he_o apt_o add_v the_o reason_n why_o god_n so_o ready_o hear_v these_o three_o they_o why_o he_o hear_v they_o it_o be_v because_o they_o be_v his_o servant_n and_o obey_v the_o command_n of_o their_o king_n for_o as_o christ_n say_v he_o that_o love_v i_o will_v keep_v my_o commandment_n he_o than_o that_o will_v be_v hear_v in_o his_o prayer_n servant_n because_o they_o be_v obedient_a servant_n aught_o to_o hear_v god_n in_o his_o command_n so_o do_v they_o 1._o they_o keep_v his_o testimony_n those_o precept_n that_o be_v common_a to_o all_o other_o 2._o and_o the_o ordinance_n he_o give_v they_o as_o public_a person_n who_o be_v to_o rule_v in_o church_n and_o state_n and_o that_o this_o be_v a_o great_a mercy_n and_o favour_n to_o they_o and_o the_o people_n the_o prophet_n acknowledge_v by_o his_o apostrophe_n to_o god_n in_o the_o next_o verse_n 1._o they_o 1._o he_o answer_v they_o thou_o answer_v they_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n which_o the_o story_n confirm_v vers._n 8_o 2._o they_o 2._o he_o forgive_v they_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n that_o forgave_v they_o that_o be_v the_o people_n for_o who_o moses_n and_o aaron_n 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do_v it_o vers._n 9_o or_o make_v he_o high_o but_o we_o must_v contribute_v what_o we_o can_v to_o his_o exaltation_n god_n exaltation_n exalt_v god_n which_o be_v then_o do_v when_o we_o grateful_o acknowledge_v his_o power_n in_o defence_n of_o his_o church_n and_o his_o clemency_n in_o hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o the_o intercession_n of_o his_o servant_n for_o we_o 2._o worship_n at_o his_o holy_a hill_n adore_v hill_n adore_v which_o literal_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o zion_n the_o place_n which_o he_o have_v choose_v for_o his_o worship_n where_o now_o the_o tabernacle_n be_v and_o after_o the_o temple_n be_v build_v but_o concern_v we_o also_o that_o live_v in_o the_o catholic_a church_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o unity_n meet_v together_o in_o such_o holy_a place_n which_o be_v set_v apart_o for_o his_o worship_n 3._o for_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v holy_a which_o be_v the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o reason_n holy_a for_o he_o be_v holy_a why_o zion_n be_v 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from_o the_o east_n and_o from_o the_o west_n from_o the_o north_n and_o from_o the_o south_n which_o be_v yet_o as_o true_a of_o our_o spiritual_a redemption_n and_o christ_n collection_n of_o his_o church_n from_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n mat._n 8.11_o john_n 10.16_o &_o 11.52_o 2._o most_o expositor_n therefore_o begin_v the_o second_o part_n at_o the_o second_o verse_n but_o some_o at_o the_o four_o part_n the_o second_o part_n but_o the_o matter_n be_v not_o much_o material_a in_o those_o two_o there_o be_v mention_n make_v of_o god_n goodness_n in_o their_o deliverance_n in_o their_o collection_n from_o all_o land_n but_o in_o the_o follow_a be_v a_o evident_a declaration_n of_o what_o they_o suffer_v during_o their_o absence_n from_o their_o country_n which_o be_v the_o first_o misery_n describe_v here_o by_o the_o prophet_n to_o which_o a_o man_n life_n be_v subject_a and_o it_o be_v the_o heavy_a cross_n when_o a_o man_n be_v force_v to_o it_o by_o banishment_n as_o be_v apparent_a by_o the_o complaint_n that_o have_v be_v make_v of_o it_o by_o those_o that_o have_v suffer_v they_o be_v sine_fw-la foco_fw-la sine_fw-la lare_fw-la curate_n nemo_fw-la vagos_fw-la &_o laedere_fw-la nemo_fw-la veretur_fw-la exul_fw-la non_fw-la curae_fw-la creditur_fw-la esse_fw-la deos._n omnes_fw-la exhausti_fw-la jam_fw-la casibus_fw-la omnium_fw-la egeni_fw-la and_o this_o be_v the_o misery_n which_o the_o prophet_n first_o instance_v in_o this_o place_n which_o first_o he_o describe_v then_o show_v the_o course_n the_o banish_a take_v and_o last_o acquaint_v we_o with_o the_o manner_n of_o their_o deliverance_n which_o be_v the_o method_n in_o the_o rest_n 1._o banishment_n the_o first_o kind_n of_o misery_n banishment_n their_o misery_n be_v 1._o that_o they_o wander_v no_o small_a discomfort_n to_o a_o ingenuous_a nature_n to_o be_v a_o vagrant_a to_o walk_v from_o place_n to_o place_n and_o not_o have_v a_o certain_a house_n to_o put_v his_o head_n in_o 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have_v nor_o meat_n nor_o drink_v as_o eliah_n the_o israelite_n david_n etc._n etc._n 4._o faint_v 4._o even_o to_o faint_v and_o the_o famine_n may_v be_v so_o great_a that_o their_o soul_n that_o be_v their_o life_n be_v ready_a to_o faint_v in_o they_o this_o be_v the_o incrementum_fw-la that_o the_o prophet_n use_v to_o aggravate_v the_o misery_n of_o banish_a man_n and_o be_v the_o several_a step_n by_o which_o it_o rise_v 2._o take_v the_o course_n they_o take_v next_o the_o prophet_n show_v we_o the_o course_n that_o these_o banish_v and_o hungry_a soul_n take_v for_o ease_n and_o help_v and_o that_o it_o fail_v they_o not_o no_o nor_o the_o rest_n follow_v that_o take_v the_o same_o course_n and_o therefore_o he_o four_o time_n repeat_v it_o versu_fw-la intercalari_fw-la the_o way_n be_v
praise_v thou_o not_o with_o the_o lip_n only_o in_o a_o hypocritical_a manner_n but_o with_o the_o whole_a heart_n ver._n 1_o sincere_o and_o true_o yea_o and_o to_o set_v forth_o thy_o honour_n not_o private_o only_a but_o open_o in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o upright_a and_o in_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o faithful_a for_o thy_o wonderful_a work_n express_v towards_o the_o child_n of_o man_n i_o never_o look_v upon_o the_o creature_n but_o i_o admire_v thy_o power_n how_o great_a a_o work_n be_v it_o ver._n 2_o to_o create_v all_o thing_n of_o nothing_o in_o such_o variety_n in_o such_o beauty_n how_o great_a a_o work_n to_o preserve_v the_o same_o be_v create_v in_o so_o decent_a and_o constant_a a_o order_n i_o take_v pleasure_n in_o the_o search_n of_o it_o and_o the_o more_o i_o search_v the_o more_o i_o admire_v and_o the_o more_o i_o admire_v the_o ready_a i_o be_o to_o magnify_v praise_n and_o adore_v the_o author_n of_o it_o ver._n 3_o to_o i_o the_o work_n be_v honourable_a but_o much_o more_o the_o author_n of_o it_o in_o my_o eye_n the_o work_n be_v glorious_a but_o much_o more_o the_o lord_n of_o glory_n for_o their_o sin_n o_o lord_n thou_o oftentimes_o lay_v thy_o rod_n heavy_a upon_o thy_o best_a servant_n and_o for_o their_o sin_n thou_o exalt_a the_o wicked_a and_o suffer_v impious_a atheist_n to_o have_v dominion_n over_o they_o at_o which_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o best_a servant_n have_v be_v trouble_v and_o their_o tread_n have_v well_o nigh_o slip_v but_o when_o we_o cast_v our_o eye_n upon_o our_o desert_n ver._n 3_o we_o must_v needs_o confess_v that_o thy_o judgement_n be_v just_a though_o thy_o proceed_n be_v hide_v from_o we_o yet_o we_o know_v they_o be_v most_o equal_a in_o themselves_o because_o thy_o righteousness_n endure_v for_o ever_o we_o never_o call_v to_o mind_v thy_o great_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o thy_o people_n ver._n 4_o but_o our_o heart_n be_v raise_v in_o the_o great_a extremity_n the_o memorial_n of_o they_o which_o thou_o will_v have_v keep_v upon_o record_n show_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o gracious_a lord_n and_o full_a of_o compassion_n no_o father_n bowel_n can_v yearn_v more_o over_o the_o fruit_n of_o his_o own_o loin_n than_o thy_o heart_n have_v be_v pitiful_a to_o thy_o own_o child_n ver._n 5_o though_o they_o have_v be_v rebellious_a and_o froward_a son_n yet_o thou_o have_v be_v ever_o mindful_a of_o thy_o covenant_n and_o show_v thyself_o a_o merciful_a and_o compassionate_a father_n o_o lord_n notwithstanding_o our_o ingratitude_n forsake_v we_o not_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o our_o suffering_n remember_v the_o oath_n that_o thou_o sware_v to_o our_o forefather_n and_o establish_v for_o a_o thousand_o generation_n and_o quench_v not_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o gospel_n that_o once_o shine_v among_o we_o this_o o_o merciful_a god_n be_v that_o this_o be_v that_o chief_o which_o we_o beg_v at_o thy_o hand_n then_o send_v redemption_n unto_o thy_o people_n as_o thou_o do_v to_o thy_o afflict_a in_o egypt_n supply_v we_o that_o fear_v thy_o name_n with_o necessary_a food_n as_o thou_o do_v give_v they_o meat_n show_v thy_o people_n the_o power_n of_o thy_o work_n restore_v to_o and_o keep_v we_o in_o our_o inheritance_n of_o which_o man_n worse_o than_o the_o heathen_a have_v dispossess_v we_o and_o though_o we_o now_o suffer_v grievous_a thing_n under_o thy_o hand_n yet_o we_o complain_v not_o of_o thy_o justice_n for_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o all_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n be_v verity_n and_o judgement_n thy_o truth_n have_v be_v verify_v upon_o we_o in_o bring_v a_o judgement_n upon_o a_o sinful_a nation_n and_o we_o acknowledge_v thy_o judgement_n to_o be_v just_a because_o we_o have_v break_v all_o thy_o commandment_n they_o be_v sure_a and_o the_o punishment_n which_o be_v threaten_v in_o they_o be_v come_v upon_o we_o by_o our_o abomination_n we_o have_v defile_v the_o land_n and_o therefore_o the_o land_n be_v ready_a to_o spew_v we_o out_o but_o o_o compassionate_a father_n turn_v once_o more_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n towards_o we_o teach_v we_o to_o know_v that_o thy_o commandment_n must_v stand_v fast_o for_o ever_o that_o they_o be_v immutable_a and_o indispensable_a and_o that_o they_o be_v establish_v in_o truth_n and_o uprightness_n contain_v in_o they_o a_o everlasting_a truth_n and_o the_o most_o absolute_a equity_n that_o can_v be_v conceive_v quicken_v our_o heart_n then_o with_o such_o a_o measure_n of_o grace_n that_o we_o may_v never_o dispense_v with_o they_o nor_o go_v about_o to_o change_v they_o or_o bend_v they_o to_o our_o corrupt_a affection_n make_v our_o deprave_a heart_n the_o rule_n of_o our_o action_n and_o not_o thy_o eternal_a law_n establish_v thy_o covenant_n with_o we_o which_o thou_o have_v command_v for_o ever_o put_v thy_o law_n in_o our_o mind_n and_o write_v they_o in_o our_o heart_n be_v to_o we_o a_o god_n and_o make_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o people_n make_v we_o to_o know_v thou_o from_o the_o least_o to_o the_o great_a and_o when_o be_v compass_v by_o infirmity_n we_o fall_v from_o thou_o then_o send_v we_o redemption_n and_o a_o redeemer_n thy_o son_n our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o for_o his_o merit_n be_v merciful_a to_o our_o unrighteousness_n and_o remember_v no_o more_o our_o sin_n and_o our_o iniquity_n as_o thou_o have_v promise_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n be_v holy_a make_v we_o a_o holy_a people_n thy_o name_n o_o lord_n be_v terrible_a make_v we_o with_o reverence_n approach_v thy_o hajesty_n and_o because_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n make_v we_o so_o wise_a that_o we_o may_v always_o begin_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o continue_v in_o thy_o fear_n and_o practice_v and_o end_v all_o our_o action_n in_o thy_o fear_n teach_v we_o to_o know_v thy_o will_n and_o thy_o word_n and_o to_o believe_v in_o thou_o and_o love_v thou_o and_o to_o trust_v in_o thou_o and_o to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o according_a to_o that_o good_a understanding_n which_o thou_o shall_v infuse_v into_o we_o so_o let_v we_o live_v and_o so_o let_v we_o die_v that_o whereas_o the_o name_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v rot_v in_o oblivion_n or_o ignominy_n our_o memorial_n for_o the_o present_n may_v be_v bless_v and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v thou_o with_o thy_o own_o mouth_n may_v call_v to_o we_o and_o say_v it_o be_v well_o do_v thou_o good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n enter_v into_o thy_o master_n joy_n which_o we_o beseech_v thou_o grant_v unto_o we_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n psal._n cxii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d david_n have_v put_v it_o down_o for_o a_o infallible_a maxim_n in_o the_o close_a of_o the_o former_a psalm_n that_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o begin_n of_o wisdom_n in_o this_o set_v down_o the_o felicity_n of_o that_o man_n in_o many_o particular_n two_o part_n there_o be_v of_o the_o psalm_n 1._o a_o proposition_n in_o general_n that_o he_o be_v bless_v ver_fw-la 1._o 2._o a_o enumeration_n of_o particular_n in_o which_o that_o blessedness_n do_v consist_v from_o ver_fw-la 2._o to_o the_o end_n 1._o to_o the_o first_o part_n he_o prefix_v a_o allelujah_o praise_v the_o lord_n part_n allelujah_o the_o first_o part_n which_o be_v the_o intent_n and_o scope_n of_o the_o psalm_n that_o god_n be_v praise_v for_o those_o reward_n of_o piety_n which_o god_n bestow_v upon_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o and_o so_o he_o enter_v upon_o the_o matter_n 2._o and_o deliver_v this_o one_o general_a postulatum_fw-la or_o proposition_n which_o by_o divers_a instance_n he_o prove_v through_o the_o whole_a psalm_n that_o he_o may_v persuade_v man_n to_o piety_n bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n ver._n 1_o that_o delight_v great_o in_o his_o commandment_n a_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n be_v bless_v with_o a_o 1._o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n that_o believe_v in_o he_o honour_v he_o serve_v he_o 2._o but_o because_o a_o man_n shall_v not_o be_v mistake_v suppose_v that_o he_o fear_v he_o when_o he_o do_v not_o he_o add_v these_o three_o restriction_n to_o his_o proposition_n 1._o fear_n 1._o obediential_a fear_n that_o it_o must_v be_v a_o obediential_a fear_n for_o he_o must_v keep_v his_o commandment_n 2._o fear_n 2._o a_o filial_a fear_n that_o it_o must_v be_v a_o filial_a no_o servile_a fear_n out_o of_o delight_n not_o compulsion_n he_o delight_v in_o they_o be_v please_v with_o the_o equity_n of_o they_o and_o love_v they_o 3._o fear_n 3._o a_o affectionate_a fear_n that_o it_o must_v be_v a_o cheerful_a ready_a fear_n perform_v with_o all_o alacrity_n earnestness_n care_n and_o study_v he_o delight_v
he_o have_v do_v endure_v for_o ever_o and_o shall_v in_o its_o time_n receive_v a_o ample_a reward_n prov._n 28.27_o &_o 22.9_o 2._o nay_o by_o it_o increase_v his_o honour_n and_o perhaps_o his_o wealth_n also_o honour_n also_o and_o his_o honour_n his_o horn_n that_o be_v his_o power_n dignity_n glory_n shall_v be_v exalt_v with_o honour_n 10._o ver._n 10_o his_o last_o felicity_n be_v that_o he_o shall_v exceed_v and_o overcome_v all_o envy_n for_o it_o be_v most_o true_a envy_n true_a he_o shall_v overcome_v all_o envy_n 1._o that_o the_o wicked_a shall_v see_v it_o consider_v the_o prosperity_n and_o liberality_n of_o he_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o be_v grieve_v with_o his_o felicity_n and_o pine_v with_o envy_n he_o envy_n for_o the_o wicked_a shall_v envy_v he_o 2._o that_o as_o a_o mad_a dog_n he_o shall_v gnash_v his_o tooth_n at_o it_o and_o for_o very_a grief_n melt_v away_o he_o away_o but_o not_o hurt_v he_o and_o seek_v his_o ruin_n 3._o but_o yet_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o harm_v he_o all_o his_o endeavour_n shall_v be_v frustrate_a and_o his_o labour_n ineffectual_a the_o desire_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v perish_v he_o than_o that_o fear_v god_n be_v a_o happy_a man_n he_o that_o fear_v he_o not_o most_o unhappy_a the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o twelve_o psalm_n o_o on_o impotent_a god_n it_o be_v thy_o fear_n alone_o that_o can_v make_v man_n true_o happy_a for_o where_o thy_o fear_n be_v true_o root_v ver._n 1_o there_o piety_n and_o justice_n there_o thy_o true_a worship_n and_o all_o fruit_n of_o charity_n and_o justice_n will_v flourish_v so_o therefore_o affect_v our_o beart_n with_o a_o filial_a fear_n that_o we_o may_v make_v it_o our_o delight_n to_o run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n make_v our_o will_n conformable_a to_o thy_o will_n and_o our_o â—_z correspondent_a to_o what_o thou_o do_v affect_v so_o shall_v we_o find_v no_o labour_n or_o difficulty_n in_o thy_o precept_n but_o 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and_o righteous_a let_v therefore_o thy_o light_n arise_v to_o we_o in_o this_o darkness_n let_v thy_o counsel_n direct_v we_o and_o thy_o comfort_n shine_v unto_o we_o ver._n 5_o that_o we_o may_v prudent_o carry_v ourselves_o in_o these_o distrculty_n provocation_n we_o have_v have_v to_o anger_n and_o revenge_n but_o touch_v our_o heart_n with_o so_o much_o compassion_n that_o we_o may_v show_v favour_n towards_o our_o enemy_n forgive_v they_o as_o thou_o for_o christ_n sake_n have_v forgiden_v we_o and_o since_o we_o be_v compass_v about_o with_o temptation_n ver._n 6_o enrich_v our_o heart_n with_o prudence_n that_o we_o may_v guide_v our_o affair_n with_o discretion_n ver._n 7_o discreet_o put_v a_o difference_n betwixt_o truth_n and_o falsehood_n just_a and_o unjust_a act_n and_o though_o we_o be_v violent_o assault_v make_v we_o constant_a in_o thy_o fear_n and_o patient_a in_o our_o suffering_n o_o let_v we_o not_o be_v move_v or_o seduce_v from_o the_o right_a way_n for_o ever_o fix_v our_o heart_n and_o make_v we_o trust_v in_o thou_o establish_v our_o heart_n and_o never_o let_v any_o evil_a tiding_n make_v we_o afraid_a but_o let_v we_o rely_v upon_o thy_o promise_n till_o we_o see_v our_o desire_n upon_o our_o enemy_n let_v it_o not_o be_v our_o aim_n to_o heap_v up_o wealth_n but_o give_v we_o grace_n to_o use_v it_o well_o to_o disperse_v as_o well_o as_o to_o gather_v and_o to_o be_v content_a to_o give_v as_o well_o as_o to_o receine_v that_o so_o the_o loin_n of_o the_o needy_a may_v bless_v we_o and_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o poor_a pray_v for_o we_o with_o this_o unrighteous_a mammon_n let_v we_o make_v ourselves_o friend_n that_o when_o they_o fall_v we_o may_v be_v receive_v into_o everlasting_a habitation_n this_o be_v a_o righteousness_n that_o will_v endure_v for_o ever_o this_o be_v a_o mean_v not_o only_o to_o increase_v our_o reward_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v ver._n 6_o but_o also_o in_o this_o to_o exalt_v our_o horâ—_n our_o power_n and_o dignity_n with_o honour_n for_o a_o good_a man_n always_o live_v in_o the_o memory_n of_o good_a man_n his_o name_n be_v precious_a his_o memorial_n be_v honourable_a whereas_o the_o memory_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v bury_v in_o oblivion_n or_o remember_v with_o reproach_n the_o righteous_a shall_v be_v have_v in_o everlasting_a remembrance_n write_v our_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o book_n of_o life_n ver._n 10_o and_o conserve_v they_o in_o the_o memorial_n of_o thy_o saint_n let_v the_o wicked_a see_v it_o and_o be_v grieve_v at_o it_o and_o let_v the_o adversary_n of_o thy_o fear_n and_o the_o bless_a estate_n of_o thy_o servant_n gnash_v their_o tooth_n for_o envy_n and_o melt_v away_o to_o find_v that_o their_o desire_n come_v to_o naught_o o_o lord_n whosoever_o he_o be_v that_o shall_v desire_v the_o ruin_n of_o those_o that_o fear_v thou_o let_v he_o never_o be_v able_a to_o fulfil_v it_o but_o together_o with_o he_o let_v his_o desire_n perish_v so_o shall_v thy_o people_n and_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n that_o fear_v thou_o the_o lord_n ver._n 1_o and_o delight_n great_o in_o thy_o commandment_n bless_v thy_o name_n for_o blessing_n they_o and_o call_v to_o all_o that_o love_v thou_o and_o thy_o church_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n amen_o amen_n psal._n cxiii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o scope_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v the_o same_o with_o those_o that_o go_v before_o viz._n to_o excite_v man_n to_o praise_v god_n three_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o exhortation_n to_o praise_v he_o direct_v to_o his_o servant_n ver_fw-la 1._o 2._o a_o form_n set_v down_o for_o it_o express_v how_o when_o and_o where_o to_o praise_v he_o ver_fw-la 2_o 3._o 3._o the_o reason_n that_o persuade_v we_o to_o it_o first_o his_o infinite_a power_n ver_fw-la 4_o 5._o second_o his_o providence_n most_o conspicuous_a in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n ver_fw-la 6._o in_o earth_n both_o in_o commonwealth_n ver_fw-la 7_o 8._o and_o in_o private_a family_n ver_fw-la 9_o 1._o the_o prophet_n exhort_v man_n to_o praise_v the_o lord_n and_o 1._o first_o he_o double_v and_o treble_v his_o exhortation_n praise_v the_o lord_n praise_n god_n the_o first_o part_n he_o exhort_v to_o praise_v god_n praise_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o it_o be_v not_o cold_o and_o dull_o but_o zealous_o do_v or_o else_o to_o show_v that_o he_o alone_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o praise_n ver._n 1_o the_o kingdom_n be_v he_o and_o therefore_o the_o glory_n servant_n especial_o his_o servant_n 2._o he_o show_v we_o by_o who_o he_o will_v have_v it_o do_v by_o his_o servant_n praise_v the_o lord_n o_o you_o servant_n he_o be_v your_o lord_n you_o his_o servant_n praise_v he_o then_o and_o do_v it_o with_o a_o pure_a heart_n for_o praise_n be_v not_o comely_a in_o the_o mouth_n of_o a_o sinner_n 2._o the_o form_n in_o which_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v be_v this_o say_v thanksgiving_n the_o second_o part_n a_o form_n of_o thanksgiving_n 1._o 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to_o praise_v he_o 1._o the_o first_o be_v his_o majesty_n his_o infinite_a power_n glory_n this_o extend_v not_o to_o man_n alone_o but_o to_o the_o heaven_n and_o all_o above_o the_o heaven_n ver._n 4_o the_o lord_n be_v high_a above_o all_o nation_n and_o his_o glory_n above_o the_o heaven_n above_o prince_n majesty_n prince_n god_n majesty_n heaven_n angel_n therefore_o praise_v he_o 2._o the_o second_o be_v his_o admirable_a providence_n benignity_n and_o bounty_n condescension_n bounty_n his._n providence_n and_o condescension_n which_o be_v join_v with_o so_o great_a majesty_n appear_v the_o more_o admirable_a who_o be_v like_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o dwell_v on_o high_a none_o in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n to_o be_v compare_v to_o he_o and_o yet_o which_o set_v forth_o his_o goodness_n ver._n 5_o the_o care_n he_o have_v of_o all_o thing_n he_o as_o it_o be_v humble_v himself_o to_o behold_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o in_o earth_n he_o be_v present_a with_o the_o great_a angel_n and_o ready_a to_o help_v the_o mean_a creature_n it_o two_o instance_n of_o it_o now_o of_o his_o providence_n in_o humble_v himself_o to_o behold_v the_o thing_n on_o earth_n he_o give_v two_o instance_n the_o first_o be_v in_o state_n and_o kingdom_n the_o second_o in_o private_a family_n 1._o in_o state_n he_o raise_v up_o the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o lift_v the_o needy_a out_o of_o the_o dunghill_n degree_n dunghill_n in_o kingdom_n in_o which_o he_o exalt_v man_n of_o low_a degree_n the_o example_n of_o it_o may_v be_v joseph_n moses_n david_n daniel_n job_n mordecai_n let_v then_o no_o man_n say_v non_fw-fr vacant_a exiguis_fw-la rebus_fw-la adesse_fw-la jovi_fw-la and_o the_o end_n be_v that_o he_o may_v set_v he_o with_o the_o prince_n even_o with_o the_o prince_n of_o his_o people_n he_o vindicate_v their_o name_n not_o only_o from_o contempt_n but_o exalt_v they_o to_o the_o high_a place_n of_o honour_n 2._o womb_n 2._o in_o 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the_o gentile_n which_o be_v the_o barren_a woman_n before_o christ_n come_n but_o have_v now_o more_o child_n than_o she_o that_o have_v a_o husband_n i._n e._n the_o jewish_a synagogue_n isa_n 54.1_o rejoice_v o_o barren_a that_o do_v not_o bear_v break_v forth_o into_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v thou_o that_o do_v not_o travel_v with_o child_n for_o the_o desolate_a have_v more_o child_n than_o the_o marry_a wife_n and_o be_v to_o this_o purpose_n apply_v by_o st._n paul_n gal._n 4.27_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o thirteen_o psalm_n o_o omnipotent_a lord_n ver._n 1_o whosoever_o be_v addict_v in_o faith_n and_o fincerepâ—ety_n to_o thy_o worship_n and_o service_n be_v bind_v at_o all_o time_n in_o all_o place_n to_o return_v unto_o thy_o name_n immortal_a praise_n ver._n 2_o we_o then_o who_o acknowledge_v thou_o to_o be_v our_o lord_n and_o ourselves_o thy_o dassal_n and_o servant_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n both_o secret_o and_o in_o the_o congregation_n of_o saint_n do_v sound_a forth_o with_o full_a voice_n bless_a be_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n ver._n 3_o from_o this_o time_n forth_o for_o â—vermore_o from_o the_o rise_n of_o the_o sun_n unto_o the_o go_n down_o of_o the_o same_o our_o lord_n name_n be_v praise_v o_o lord_n thy_o majesty_n be_v great_a thy_o glory_n illustrious_a thy_o goodness_n clemency_n and_o providence_n wonderful_a ver._n 4_o thy_o power_n be_v high_a above_o all_o nation_n and_o the_o great_a in_o those_o nation_n thy_o glory_n above_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o most_o glorious_a in_o those_o heaven_n ver._n 5_o who_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n be_v like_a unto_o thou_o or_o among_o man_n or_o angel_n may_v be_v compare_v with_o thou_o and_o yet_o though_o thou_o dwell_v on_o high_a such_o be_v thy_o care_n thy_o provision_n thy_o clemency_n towards_o we_o man_n below_o ver._n 6_o that_o thou_o do_v as_o it_o be_v humble_v thyself_o and_o descend_v from_o thy_o throne_n of_o majesty_n to_o behold_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n to_o take_v a_o care_n for_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v do_v in_o and_o on_o the_o earth_n there_o be_v no_o action_n no_o event_n either_o in_o heaven_n or_o earth_n which_o thou_o rule_a not_o which_o thou_o guide_v not_o and_o order_n not_o if_o the_o proud_a angel_n in_o heaven_n aspire_v to_o thy_o throne_n thou_o behold_v it_o and_o they_o shall_v feel_v thy_o power_n if_o insolent_a man_n on_o earth_n shall_v exalt_v themselves_o against_o thou_o they_o shall_v drink_v of_o the_o cup_n of_o thy_o wrath_n when_o thy_o servant_n sin_n against_o thou_o and_o yet_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o before_o thou_o thou_o will_v behold_v their_o contrition_n and_o accept_v their_o tear_n and_o forgive_v their_o ungracious_a behaviour_n look_v down_o o_o lord_n at_o this_o time_n from_o thy_o dwell_a place_n and_o behold_v the_o afflict_a slate_n and_o condition_n of_o this_o thy_o church_n ver._n 7_o we_o have_v for_o many_o year_n be_v tread_v under_o foot_n and_o lie_v in_o the_o dust_n we_o have_v be_v and_o be_v yet_o oppress_v and_o cast_v aside_o as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o dunghill_n thy_o judgement_n o_o lord_n be_v just_a and_o thy_o way_n equal_a for_o unsavoury_a salt_n we_o be_v and_o deserve_v no_o better_o but_o thou_o who_o raise_v the_o poor_a out_o of_o the_o dust_n and_o lifte_v the_o needy_a out_o of_o the_o dunghill_n vouchsafe_v to_o stretch_v out_o thy_o arm_n of_o power_n and_o right_a hand_n of_o help_n to_o our_o prince_n and_o army_n set_v our_o king_n who_o thou_o have_v hitherto_o deject_v once_o again_o with_o prince_n even_o the_o prince_n of_o his_o people_n o_o lord_n who_o make_v the_o barren_a woman_n to_o keep_v house_n ver._n 8_o and_o be_v a_o joyful_a mother_n of_o child_n take_v pity_n on_o the_o afflict_a woman_n thy_o church_n and_o let_v she_o not_o mourn_v and_o long_o for_o her_o barrenness_n grant_v that_o by_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n ver._n 9_o she_o may_v be_v a_o mother_n of_o many_o child_n with_o who_o she_o may_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o house_n and_o celebrate_v thy_o name_n with_o perpetual_a praise_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n cxiv_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d david_n in_o this_o psalm_n chant_v forth_o the_o wonderful_a work_n and_o miracle_n that_o god_n wrought_v when_o he_o bring_v forth_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n out_o of_o egypt_n two_o part_n there_o be_v of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o narration_n of_o israel_n deliverance_n amplify_v by_o the_o state_n they_o be_v in_o ver_fw-la 1._o the_o state_n to_o which_o they_o be_v bring_v ver_fw-la 2._o the_o miracle_n then_o do_v first_o at_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o jordan_n ver_fw-la 3._o and_o at_o sinai_n when_o the_o law_n be_v give_v be_v 4._o 2._o a_o prosopopeia_fw-la set_v down_o by_o way_n of_o dialogue_n first_o for_o the_o prophet_n ask_v the_o sea_n and_o jordan_n why_o they_o flee_v turn_v back_o ver_fw-la 5_o 6._o second_o to_o which_o 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