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against_o thy_o people_n neither_o let_v it_o procee_v so_o far_o that_o thou_o abhor_v thy_o inheritance_n we_o confess_v that_o it_o have_v go_v ill_o with_o moses_n for_o our_o sake_n insomuch_o that_o he_o be_v deny_v a_o entrance_n into_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n the_o lot_n of_o his_o inheritance_n but_o remember_v he_o o_o lord_n and_o his_o exile_n with_o the_o favour_n thou_o bear_v unto_o thy_o people_n o_o visit_v he_o with_o thy_o salvation_n that_o he_o may_v see_v the_o good_a of_o thy_o choose_a that_o he_o may_v rejoice_v in_o the_o gladness_n of_o thy_o nation_n that_o he_o may_v glory_v in_o thou_o and_o glorify_v thou_o with_o thy_o inheritance_n our_o father_n have_v sin_v even_o from_o the_o first_o time_n of_o their_o vocation_n to_o the_o clear_a and_o pure_a knowledge_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o thou_o do_v oftentimes_o sharp_o rebuke_v they_o and_o yet_o in_o the_o sharp_a of_o those_o visitation_n thou_o remember_v mercy_n ver._n 10_o and_o thy_o promise_n do_v mitigate_v their_o punishment_n and_o send_v they_o deliverance_n thou_o save_v they_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v they_o and_o redeem_v they_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n therefore_o now_o also_o although_o we_o know_v and_o confess_v that_o we_o have_v grievous_o offend_v thou_o with_o our_o sin_n and_o provoke_v thou_o to_o bring_v these_o heavy_a judgement_n upon_o we_o for_o our_o rebellion_n yet_o make_v we_o example_n of_o thy_o mercy_n as_o thou_o have_v do_v our_o forefather_n save_v we_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n and_o gather_v we_o from_o all_o land_n whether_o we_o be_v disperse_v which_o we_o earnest_o beg_v at_o thy_o merciful_a hand_n not_o that_o we_o be_v bring_v from_o a_o troublesome_a to_o a_o quiet_a from_o a_o miserable_a to_o a_o easy_a from_o a_o poor_a and_o
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 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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
indulgence_n to_o this_o sin_n spirit_n in_o give_v he_o 1._o a_o right_a spirit_n there_o be_v a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a spirit_n that_o have_v prevail_v over_o he_o he_o judge_v not_o as_o he_o do_v before_o of_o god_n law_n but_o perverse_o oppose_v it_o he_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v give_v he_o a_o spirit_n to_o judge_v right_o as_o he_o do_v before_o and_o firm_o to_o resolve_v to_o keep_v to_o that_o be_v the_o right_a and_o strait_a way_n to_o happiness_n renew_v o_o lord_n in_o i_o a_o right_a spirit_n 2._o a_o holy_a spirit_n the_o profane_a carnal_a spirit_n be_v oppose_v to_o this_o spirit_n this_o a_o boly_n spirit_n and_o to_o that_o he_o hearken_v by_o this_o holy_a spirit_n he_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v carry_v which_o oppose_v all_o carnality_n but_o such_o good_a and_o sweet_a motion_n he_o perceive_v to_o be_v depart_v and_o therefore_o he_o desire_v of_o god_n a_o restitution_n of_o this_o holy_a spirit_n this_o sanctify_a and_o renew_v spirit_n that_o may_v again_o kindle_v in_o he_o the_o love_n of_o god_n holy_a motion_n agreeable_a to_o god_n law_n and_o a_o obedience_n to_o the_o same_o take_v not_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n from_o i_o 3._o a_o free_a spirit_n he_o find_v that_o ever_o since_o he_o fall_v into_o his_o sin_n he_o do_v his_o duty_n spirit_n duty_n a_o free_a spirit_n and_o serve_v his_o god_n with_o a_o ill_a will_n with_o much_o reluctancy_n he_o take_v no_o delight_n in_o the_o do_n of_o it_o as_o he_o do_v before_o this_o therefore_o he_o beg_v that_o god_n will_v again_o give_v and_o restore_v to_o he_o a_o free_a spirit_n that_o free_o cheerful_o willing_o he_o may_v run_v the_o way_n of_o god_n commandment_n and_o that_o he_o will_v so_o uphold_v he_o with_o his_o spirit_n that_o he_o may_v constant_o continue_v in_o the_o same_o to_o his_o life_n end_v uphold_v i_o o_o lord_n with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n 2._o hitherto_o the_o prophet_n have_v present_v his_o three_o petition_n thing_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o 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be_v convert_v unto_o thou_o they_o who_o be_v pervert_v before_o and_o avert_v from_o thou_o be_v encourage_v by_o the_o mercy_n i_o have_v find_v shall_v be_v convert_v 2._o god_n his_o second_o vow_n to_o praise_v god_n his_o second_o vow_n and_o promise_n be_v to_o praise_n god_n my_o tongue_n shall_v sing_v aloud_o of_o thy_o righteousness_n ver._n 14_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n but_o to_o this_o he_o be_v unapt_a so_o long_o as_o he_o remain_v in_o his_o sin_n ver._n 15_o for_o praise_n be_v not_o comely_a in_o the_o mouth_n of_o a_o sinner_n and_o also_o unable_a to_o do_v without_o god_n special_a assistance_n pray_v but_o because_o not_o fit_a to_o do_v this_o he_o pray_v and_o therefore_o he_o pray_v for_o a_o capacity_n to_o do_v both_o 1._o remission_n 1._o for_o remission_n deliver_v i_o from_o bloodguiltiness_n o_o god_n and_o then_o my_o tongue_n shall_v sing_v 2._o assistance_n 2._o for_o assistance_n o_o lord_n open_a my_o lip_n and_o then_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n 3._o his_o three_o vow_n be_v about_o a_o sacrifice_n which_o shall_v be_v better_o than_o any_o then_o in_o use_n not_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o beast_n but_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o heart_n a_o heart_n well-conditioned_a sacrifice_n his_o preface_n to_o his_o three_o vow_n negative_o that_o god_n delight_v not_o in_o sacrifice_n season_v with_o contrition_n and_o sorrow_n such_o he_o know_v god_n will_v accept_v and_o such_o he_o shall_v have_v 1._o thou_o desire_v no_o sacrifice_n that_o be_v the_o outward_a in_o comparison_n of_o the_o inward_a will_v the_o outward_a please_v i_o will_v not_o be_v behind_o for_o that_o also_o i_o will_v give_v it_o thou_o but_o i_o know_v thou_o delight_v not_o in_o burnt-offering_n without_o the_o heart_n 2._o contrite_a nor_o in_o the_o heart_n till_o contrite_a no_o nor_o with_o the_o heart_n neither_o till_o it_o be_v break_v and_o contrite_a break_v for_o sin_n and_o contrite_a for_o mere_a love_n that_o it_o have_v offend_v so_o good_a a_o father_n i_o vow_v therefore_o to_o bring_v thou_o this_o sacrifice_n this_o be_v instead_o of_o all_o other_o instead_o of_o many_o sacrifice_n this_o thou_o will_v not_o despise_v and_o this_o i_o will_v tender_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o god_n be_v a_o break_a spirit_n church_n his_o three_o vow_n a_o contrite_a heart_n the_o three_o part_n in_o which_o he_o pray_v for_o the_o church_n a_o break_a and_o a_o contrite_a heart_n thou_o o_o god_n will_v not_o despise_v 3._o david_n have_v finish_v his_o prayer_n and_o vow_n for_o himself_o forget_v not_o to_o petition_v for_o jerusalem_n for_o god_n church_n and_o the_o reason_n may_v be_v a_o religious_a fear_n in_o he_o lest_o for_o his_o sin_n jerusalem_n may_v suffer_v such_o a_o thing_n may_v happen_v for_o so_o it_o do_v when_o he_o number_v the_o people_n peccant_a reges_fw-la plectuntur_fw-la achivi_fw-la his_o method_n be_v to_o be_v commend_v and_o his_o charity_n 1._o his_o method_n first_o to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n himself_o before_o he_o pray_v for_o other_o for_o the_o prayer_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n prevail_v much_o and_o the_o apostle_n speak_v of_o intercession_n 2._o his_o charity_n for_o we_o be_v always_o bind_v to_o remember_v the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n and_o to_o pray_v for_o the_o peace_n of_o jerusalem_n he_o pray_v then_o for_o she_o 1._o ver._n 18_o that_o god_n who_o out_o of_o his_o good_a pleasure_n do_v choose_v a_o church_n will_v out_o of_o his_o mere_a good_a will_n and_o love_n preserve_v it_o church_n it_o that_o god_n protect_v his_o church_n do_v good_a in_o thy_o good_a pleasure_n to_o zion_n 2._o that_o he_o will_v have_v a_o special_a favour_n even_o to_o the_o material_a building_n build_v thou_o the_o wall_n of_o jerusalem_n wall_n jerusalem_n even_o the_o wall_n for_o these_o fall_v not_o alone_o religion_n and_o the_o service_n of_o god_n fall_n when_o the_o temple_n and_o house_n of_o god_n fall_v to_o ruin_v probatum_fw-la est_fw-la 3._o flourish_v then_o religion_n will_v flourish_v for_o the_o consequence_n of_o jerusalem_n prosperity_n will_v be_v this_o that_o religion_n will_v flourish_v with_o it_o then_o there_o will_v be_v sacrifice_n burnt-offering_n and_o holocau_v ver._n 19_o then_o they_o shall_v offer_v bullock_n upon_o thy_o altar_n and_o which_o be_v yet_o more_o we_o shall_v offer_v it_o and_o god_n please_v with_o it_o and_o thou_o shall_v accept_v then_o thou_o shall_v be_v please_v with_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n we_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o thou_o justify_v sanctify_a righteous_a upon_o thy_o account_n and_o in_o favour_n all_o our_o sacrifice_n shall_v find_v a_o gracious_a acceptance_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o fifty_o first_o psalm_n o_o almighty_a lord_n and_o most_o merciful_a god_n thou_o have_v show_v compassion_n to_o many_o penitent_a sinner_n since_o the_o very_a beginning_n of_o the_o world_n thou_o never_o reject_v any_o that_o seek_v to_o thou_o with_o a_o penstent_a soul_n and_o therefore_o lord_n since_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o and_o no_o shadow_n of_o change_n in_o thou_o i_o beféech_v thou_o close_v not_o that_o door_n of_o mercy_n on_o i_o that_o have_v be_v open_v to_o receive_v so_o many_o before_o i_o and_o let_v not_o those_o river_n of_o compassion_n be_v dry_v up_o to_o i_o that_o have_v flow_v so_o plentiful_o to_o other_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o o_o lord_n on_o i_o ver._n 1_o that_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o against_o thou_o and_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o goodness_n and_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n blot_v out_o my_o iniquity_n i_o know_v lord_n thou_o have_v thy_o debt-book_n wherein_o thou_o write_v the_o
thou_o have_v wrought_v in_o we_o bring_v down_o our_o enemy_n till_o they_o submit_v every_o one_o and_o humble_o bring_v piece_n of_o silver_n until_o prince_n come_v out_o of_o egypt_n and_o stranger_n stretch_v forth_o their_o hand_n and_o become_v homager_n to_o thou_o our_o god_n o_o how_o glorious_a will_v be_v thy_o praise_n how_o excellent_a thy_o name_n ver._n 32_o when_o all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o earth_n with_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o voice_n shall_v sing_v praise_n to_o thou_o thou_o ride_v upon_o the_o heaven_n which_o be_v of_o old_a thou_o speak_v from_o thence_o in_o thunder_n and_o send_v out_o a_o mighty_a voice_n therefore_o will_v we_o ascribe_v strength_n unto_o our_o god_n which_o be_v the_o god_n of_o israel_n o_o god_n thou_o be_v wonderful_a and_o terrible_a out_o of_o thy_o holy_a place_n when_o thou_o communicate_a thy_o presence_n to_o thy_o servant_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o israel_n that_o give_v strength_n and_o power_n unto_o thy_o people_n bless_a therefore_o be_v our_o god_n amen_o psal._n lxix_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o psalm_n david_n show_v to_o what_o extreme_a strait_n he_o be_v bring_v by_o malicious_a enemy_n and_o yet_o he_o be_v but_o the_o type_n for_o the_o bitter_a passion_n of_o our_o saviour_n be_v by_o these_o not_o obscure_o set_v out_o to_o we_o the_o part_n be_v 1._o david_n prayer_n and_o the_o reason_n he_o use_v for_o help_v from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 23._o 2._o a_o imprecation_n against_o his_o enemy_n from_o ver_fw-la 23._o to_o 31._o 3._o his_o profession_n of_o thanks_o from_o ver_fw-la 30._o to_o the_o end_n 1._o reason_n the_o first_o part_n his_o prayer_n and_o the_o occasion_n and_o reason_n he_o petition_n save_v i_o o_o god_n ver_fw-la 1._o and_o then_o adjoin_v his_o reason_n which_o be_v many_o 1._o the_o present_a condition_n in_o which_o he_o be_v in_o express_v by_o divers_a metaphor_n compare_v his_o enemy_n to_o water_n danger_n water_n his_o present_a danger_n deep_a water_n deep_a mire_n great_a flood_n 1._o ver._n 1_o save_v i_o for_o the_o water_n be_v come_v in_o unto_o my_o soul_n 2._o i_o sink_v in_o the_o deep_a mire_n where_o there_o be_v no_o stand_v 3._o i_o be_o come_v into_o the_o deep_a water_n where_o the_o flood_n overflow_v i_o no_o more_o hope_n for_o i_o to_o escape_v without_o thy_o help_n than_o for_o a_o man_n of_o life_n who_o be_v compass_v with_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n yea_o and_o that_o which_o add_v to_o my_o grief_n i_o call_v to_o thou_o and_o thou_o seem_v not_o to_o hear_v 1._o i_o be_o weary_a of_o my_o cry_n 2._o my_o throat_n be_v dry_a 3._o my_o eye_n fail_v while_o i_o wait_v upon_o my_o god_n nothing_o be_v want_v on_o my_o part_n and_o yet_o i_o have_v no_o answer_n and_o yet_o i_o will_v wait_v still_o for_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n 2._o enemy_n 2._o from_o his_o enemy_n far_o yet_o when_o i_o consider_v my_o enemy_n i_o have_v reason_n to_o cry_v save_v i_o for_o they_o be_v malicious_a 2._o many_o 3._o mighty_a 4._o injurious_a 1._o malicious_n they_o hate_v i_o without_o a_o cause_n 2._o many_o they_o be_v more_o than_o the_o hair_n of_o my_o head_n 3._o mighty_a and_o injurious_a they_o that_o will_v destroy_v i_o be_v my_o enemy_n wrongful_o be_v mighty_a then_o â—restored_a that_o i_o take_v not_o away_o 3._o innocence_n 3._o from_o his_o innocence_n from_o his_o innocence_n touch_v which_o he_o appeal_v to_o god_n o_o god_n thou_o know_v how_o guilty_a i_o be_o of_o that_o which_o they_o impute_v to_o i_o for_o foolishness_n viz._n i_o be_o not_o guilty_a and_o yet_o my_o fault_n be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o before_o thou_o i_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o sinner_n but_o not_o guilty_a of_o any_o folly_n do_v to_o they_o for_o that_o which_o they_o call_v folly_n viz._n thy_o service_n be_v my_o great_a wisdom_n 4._o it_o 4._o from_o the_o hurt_n may_v come_v by_o it_o lest_o if_o he_o suffer_v thus_o and_o be_v not_o save_v other_o then_o by_o it_o will_v be_v discourage_v fall_v away_o and_o judge_v it_o a_o vain_a thing_n to_o depend_v and_o rely_v upon_o thou_o and_o therefore_o he_o pray_v let_v not_o they_o who_o wait_v upon_o thou_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n be_v ashamed_a for_o my_o cause_n let_v not_o they_o who_o seek_v thou_o be_v confound_v through_o i_o o_o god_n of_o israel_n 5._o sake_n 5._o that_o he_o suffer_v for_o god_n sake_n and_o the_o five_o reason_n he_o give_v which_o may_v be_v most_o persuasive_a that_o god_n hear_v and_o save_v viz._n that_o what_o we_o suffer_v be_v not_o for_o his_o own_o but_o for_o god_n sake_n because_o for_o thy_o sake_n have_v i_o suffer_v reproach_n shame_n have_v cover_v my_o face_n for_o this_o i_o be_o become_v a_o stranger_n to_o my_o brethren_n 〈◊〉_d a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d a_o alien_n to_o my_o mother_n child_n and_o upon_o this_o cause_n he_o stay_v usque_fw-la ver_fw-la 13._o and_o show_v how_o he_o be_v affect_v towards_o god_n that_o he_o may_v make_v it_o appear_v for_o for_o it_o be_v for_o that_o for_o this_o cause_n it_o be_v he_o suffer_v 2._o and_o then_o how_o for_o it_o they_o be_v affect_v to_o he_o 1._o zeal_n 1._o his_o zeal_n he_o be_v zealous_a for_o his_o god_n the_o zeal_n of_o thy_o house_n have_v eat_v i_o up_o and_o for_o this_o he_o suffer_v the_o reproach_n of_o they_o that_o reproach_v thou_o be_v fall_v on_o i_o 2._o penitent_a 2._o a_o penitent_a he_o be_v religious_a a_o penitent_a fast_v usque_fw-la ad_fw-la castigationem_fw-la animae_fw-la i_o weep_v and_o chasten_v my_o soul_n with_o fast_v but_o when_o i_o do_v this_o that_o also_o be_v turn_v to_o my_o reproof_n 3._o he_o humble_v himself_o even_o to_o wear_v sackcloth_n i_o make_v sackcloth_n my_o garment_n but_o he_o can_v not_o so_o please_v neither_o i_o become_v a_o proverb_n to_o they_o to_o they_o of_o all_o sort_n 1._o to_o the_o high_a and_o such_o as_o be_v in_o authority_n those_o that_o sit_v in_o the_o gate_n speak_v against_o i_o 2._o to_o the_o low_a common_a and_o ordinary_a people_n and_o i_o be_v the_o song_n of_o the_o drunkard_n 2._o this_o i_o suffer_v for_o thy_o sake_n and_o therefore_o he_o now_o renew_v again_o his_o petition_n petition_n he_o renew_v his_o petition_n and_o enforce_v it_o near_o upon_o the_o same_o argument_n and_o first_o he_o pray_v earnest_o hope_v that_o he_o have_v choose_v for_o this_o a_o fit_a season_n but_o as_o for_o i_o my_o prayer_n be_v unto_o thou_o in_o a_o acceptable_a time_n 1._o hear_v i_o ver_fw-la 13._o deliver_v i_o let_v i_o not_o sink_v let_v i_o be_v deliver_v ver_fw-la 14._o let_v not_o the_o water-flood_n overflow_v i_o neither_o let_v the_o deep_a swallow_v i_o etc._n etc._n and_o again_o hear_v i_o o_o lord_n turn_v unto_o i_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o thy_o servant_n hear_v i_o speedy_o draw_v nigh_o to_o my_o soul_n and_o redeem_v it_o deliver_v i_o 2._o thus_o earnest_n he_o be_v in_o his_o prayer_n and_o his_o argument_n to_o persuade_v audience_n be_v 1._o god_n goodness_n mercy_n truth_n in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n hear_v i_o in_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o salvation_n hear_v i_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o lovingkindness_n be_v good_a turn_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n 2._o i_o be_o in_o very_o great_a trouble_n and_o danger_n in_o the_o mire_n and_o like_a to_o sink_v in_o deep_a water_n that_o overflow_v and_o be_v ready_a to_o swallow_v i_o in_o a_o pit_n who_o mouth_n be_v ready_a to_o shut_v upon_o i_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n therefore_o hear_v i_o speedy_o and_o deliver_v i_o 3._o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n it_o be_v for_o my_o service_n to_o thou_o i_o suffer_v therefore_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n etc._n etc._n 4._o do_v it_o do_v it_o because_o of_o my_o enemy_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v though_o i_o be_v not_o worthy_a for_o who_o thou_o shall_v do_v this_o yet_o my_o enemy_n be_v such_o that_o they_o deserve_v no_o favour_n they_o deserve_v not_o that_o i_o be_v leave_v in_o their_o hand_n 1._o they_o be_v scorner_n and_o that_o thou_o know_v thou_o have_v know_v my_o reproach_n my_o shame_n and_o my_o dishonour_n my_o adversary_n be_v all_o before_o thou_o in_o thy_o sight_n they_o do_v it_o 2._o and_o this_o their_o base_a usage_n touch_v i_o near_o and_o put_v i_o into_o a_o agony_n reproach_n have_v break_v my_o heart_n i_o be_o full_a of_o heaviness_n 3._o my_o friend_n stand_v afar_o off_o flie_z and_o forsake_v i_o and_o i_o look_v for_o some_o to_o take_v pity_n but_o there_o be_v none_o and_o for_o comforter_n but_o i_o find_v none_o 4._o last_o they_o
be_v inhuman_a they_o give_v i_o gall_n to_o eat_v and_o in_o my_o thirst_n they_o give_v i_o vinegar_n to_o drink_v nothing_o more_o true_a than_o these_o four_o degree_n in_o christ_n passion_n such_o enemy_n he_o find_v such_o jew_n 2._o his_o prayer_n be_v end_v imprecation_n the_o second_o part_n a_o imprecation_n he_o fit_o subjoin_v a_o heavy_a imprecation_n by_o way_n of_o a_o prophecy_n 1._o and_o first_o he_o pray_v that_o as_o they_o give_v he_o gall_n and_o vinegar_n in_o his_o thirst_n that_o they_o may_v find_v the_o like_a at_o their_o table_n let_v their_o table_n be_v make_v a_o snare_n to_o they_o and_o that_o for_o their_o welfare_n a_o trap_n a_o heavy_a judgement_n eight_o the_o degree_n be_v eight_o when_o that_o which_o god_n ordain_v for_o our_o necessity_n delight_n content_n health_n prosperity_n shall_v be_v our_o hurt_n discontent_a sickness_n death_n 2._o that_o they_o be_v strike_v blind_a and_o he_o mean_v not_o so_o much_o in_o body_n as_o in_o mind_n a_o grievous_a judgement_n when_o a_o man_n can_v neither_o see_v imminent_a danger_n nor_o future_a evil_n let_v their_o eye_n be_v darken_v that_o they_o see_v not_o 3._o that_o they_o be_v enfeeble_v in_o their_o body_n and_o counsel_n make_v their_o loin_n continual_o to_o shake_v i._n e._n let_v they_o be_v unfit_a for_o war_n and_o action_n or_o as_o saint_n paul_n render_v it_o ever_o bow_v down_o their_o back_n let_v they_o be_v in_o perpetual_a slavery_n and_o carry_v burden_n 4._o that_o they_o suffer_v speedy_o great_o and_o continual_o 1._o great_o for_o he_o pray_v effunde_n pour_v out_o and_o that_o be_v common_o out_o of_o a_o full_a vessel_n and_o plentiful_o 2._o speedy_o pour_v out_o thy_o indignation_n on_o they_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d basil_n 3._o perpetual_o let_v thy_o wrathful_a anger_n take_v hold_v of_o they_o for_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 5._o that_o their_o country_n be_v waste_v and_o their_o posterity_n thrust_v from_o their_o inheritance_n and_o house_n let_v their_o habitation_n be_v desolate_a and_o none_o dwell_v in_o their_o tent_n and_o here_o the_o prophet_n intersert_v a_o reason_n which_o be_v their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o which_o be_v worse_o their_o add_v affliction_n to_o affliction_n so_o far_o from_o commiseration_n that_o they_o help_v to_o increase_v the_o grief_n of_o those_o who_o god_n have_v wound_v for_o they_o persecute_v he_o who_o thou_o have_v smite_v and_o they_o talk_v to_o grieve_v those_o who_o thou_o have_v wound_v 6._o that_o they_o may_v fill_v up_o the_o measure_n of_o their_o iniquity_n and_o so_o be_v ripe_a for_o god_n sickle_n add_v iniquity_n to_o iniquity_n withdraw_v thy_o grace_n that_o they_o sin_v free_o 7._o that_o they_o die_v in_o the_o state_n of_o impenitency_n let_v they_o not_o come_v into_o thy_o righteousness_n 8._o that_o they_o final_o perish_v let_v they_o be_v blot_v out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o the_o live_n and_o not_o be_v write_v with_o the_o righteous_a 3._o praise_n the_o three_o part_n he_o sing_v praise_n hitherto_o we_o have_v hear_v david_n complaint_n and_o prayer_n but_o now_o out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o divine_a protection_n he_o break_v out_o into_o praise_n 1._o ver._n 29_o he_o confess_v his_o own_o condition_n as_o for_o i_o i_o be_o poor_a and_o sorrowful_a and_o then_o acknowledge_v god_n help_n let_v thy_o salvation_n set_v i_o on_o high_a be_v and_o assure_v himself_o of_o god_n acceptance_n the_o effect_n shall_v be_v 2._o then_o with_o full_a voice_n he_o sing_v praise_n i_o will_v praise_v the_o name_n of_o god_n with_o a_o song_n and_o will_v magnify_v it_o with_o thanksgiving_n 3._o and_o of_o this_o praise_n he_o promise_v himself_o acceptance_n this_o also_o shall_v please_v the_o lord_n better_o than_o a_o ox_n or_o bullock_n that_o have_v horn_n and_o hoof_n and_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o his_o praise_n for_o his_o deliverance_n afflict_a deliverance_n joy_n to_o the_o afflict_a will_v be_v double_a first_o upon_o the_o godly_a poor_a afflict_a people_n and_o second_o upon_o the_o whole_a world_n 1._o the_o effect_n upon_o the_o poor_a will_v be_v joy_n the_o humble_a and_o meek_a shall_v see_v this_o and_o be_v glad_a and_o your_o heart_n shall_v live_v that_o seek_v god_n their_o sad_a heart_n shall_v revive_v 2._o the_o reason_n be_v for_o the_o lord_n hear_v the_o poor_a and_o despise_v not_o his_o prisoner_n david_n and_o christ_n he_o hear_v and_o this_o give_v assurance_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v suos_fw-la vincta_fw-la those_o that_o suffer_v for_o he_o then_o second_o man_n second_o thanksgiving_n in_o all_o man_n the_o effect_n it_o shall_v have_v upon_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v a_o general_a thanksgiving_n 1._o let_v the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n praise_v he_o the_o sea_n and_o every_o thing_n that_o move_v therein_o 2._o and_o the_o reason_n he_o give_v for_o it_o be_v worth_a note_n which_o be_v his_o goodness_n to_o his_o church_n and_o people_n 1._o church_n for_o god_n goodness_n to_o his_o church_n in_o save_v they_o from_o their_o enemy_n he_o will_v save_v zion_n 2._o in_o confirm_v his_o kingdom_n among_o they_o he_o will_v build_v the_o city_n of_o judah_n 3._o in_o give_v they_o security_n and_o peace_n that_o man_n may_v dwell_v there_o and_o have_v it_o in_o possession_n 4._o in_o conserve_n it_o perpetual_o that_o the_o cate_n of_o hell_n shall_v not_o prevail_v against_o it_o the_o seed_n also_o of_o his_o servant_n shall_v inherit_v it_o and_o they_o that_o love_v his_o name_n shall_v dwell_v therein_o not_o hypocrite_n but_o they_o who_o love_v he_o sincere_o and_o worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o sixty_o nine_o psalm_n o_o bless_a lord_n god_n who_o be_v more_o ready_a to_o grant_v than_o we_o to_o ask_v let_v this_o be_v the_o time_n when_o my_o prayer_n shall_v be_v accept_v by_o thou_o o_o god_n ver._n 13_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n hear_v i_o hear_v i_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o lovingkindness_n be_v good_a turn_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o thy_o servant_n for_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n hear_v i_o speedy_o ver._n 1_o and_o save_v i_o o_o my_o god_n the_o water_n be_v come_v even_o unto_o my_o soul_n ver._n 1_o o_o let_v not_o the_o water-flood_n overflow_v i_o neither_o let_v the_o deep_a swallow_v i_o up_o and_o let_v not_o the_o pit_n shut_v her_o mouth_n upon_o i_o i_o sink_v in_o deep_a mire_n where_o there_o be_v no_o stand_n deliver_v i_o out_o of_o the_o mire_n ver._n 2_o and_o let_v i_o not_o sink_v now_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o extremity_n i_o be_o weary_a with_o cry_v unto_o thou_o my_o throat_n be_v dry_a and_o hoarse_a through_o my_o daily_a complain_n yea_o and_o my_o eye_n be_v grow_v weak_a and_o dim_a in_o look_v upward_o ver._n 18_o and_o in_o wait_v for_o help_v from_o my_o god_n draw_v nigh_o then_o unto_o my_o soul_n and_o redeem_v it_o and_o let_v i_o have_v a_o experience_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o salvation_n my_o enemy_n o_o lord_n be_v many_o and_o mighty_a and_o malicious_a ver._n 4_o those_o that_o hate_n i_o be_v more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o hair_n of_o my_o head_n mighty_a they_o be_v also_o ver._n 5_o and_o most_o injurious_a for_o they_o call_v i_o to_o a_o account_n for_o that_o i_o never_o take_v and_o punish_v i_o for_o that_o i_o never_o deserve_v o_o lord_n thou_o know_v my_o foolishness_n ver._n 4_o and_o my_o fault_n be_v not_o hide_v from_o thou_o against_o thou_o only_o i_o have_v sin_v but_o to_o they_o i_o have_v do_v no_o harm_n and_o yet_o such_o be_v their_o malice_n that_o they_o seek_v to_o destroy_v i_o wrongful_o and_o without_o any_o cause_n of_o i_o seek_v to_o take_v away_o my_o life_n to_o thou_o o_o lord_n all_o thing_n be_v manifest_a thou_o have_v know_v my_o reproach_n my_o shame_n and_o my_o dishonour_n and_o my_o adversary_n be_v always_o before_o thou_o and_o this_o reproach_n be_v so_o great_a that_o it_o have_v even_o break_v my_o heart_n and_o i_o be_o full_a of_o heaviness_n and_o which_o be_v yet_o more_o grievous_a in_o this_o my_o distress_n i_o look_v for_o some_o to_o take_v pity_n on_o i_o but_o i_o find_v none_o and_o for_o comsorter_n but_o i_o find_v none_o for_o not_o only_o my_o enemy_n afflict_v i_o but_o even_o my_o friend_n run_v from_o i_o ver._n 8_o and_o forsake_v i_o i_o be_o become_v as_o it_o be_v a_o stranger_n unto_o my_o friend_n and_o brethren_n and_o a_o alien_n to_o those_o who_o be_v of_o my_o own_o blood_n my_o mother_n child_n and_o most_o familiar_a friend_n stand_v stare_v upon_o my_o trouble_n
each_o form_n have_v a_o reason_n annex_v 1._o ver._n 1_o bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n hear_v i_o ratio_fw-la for_o i_o be_o poor_a and_o needy_a i._n e._n destitute_a of_o other_o help_n 2._o ver._n 2_o preserve_v my_o soul_n ratio_fw-la for_o i_o be_o holy_a i.e._n pious_a and_o studious_a of_o holiness_n ready_a to_o serve_v thou_o 3._o ver._n 3_o o_o thou_o my_o god_n save_v thy_o servant_n ratio_fw-la that_o trust_v in_o thou_o rely_v on_o thy_o help_n and_o for_o that_o expose_v to_o danger_n 4._o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o o_o lord_n ratio_fw-la for_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o daily_o i_o cry_v and_o call_v without_o intermission_n 5._o rejoice_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n comfort_v i_o with_o thy_o presence_n and_o sense_n of_o thy_o favour_n ratio_fw-la for_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o life_n up_o my_o soul_n i._n e._n with_o great_a desire_n i_o long_o after_o thou_o and_o all_o these_o reason_n persuade_v to_o audience_n from_o the_o person_n of_o the_o supplicant_n who_o because_o he_o be_v in_o distress_n and_o yet_o studious_a to_o please_v his_o god_n do_v rely_v upon_o god_n and_o daily_o cry_v and_o earnest_o desire_v the_o sense_n of_o his_o favour_n therefore_o he_o do_v lift_v up_o his_o soul_n to_o he_o god_n the_o second_o part_n a_o continuance_n in_o his_o petition_n from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n 2._o and_o yet_o he_o continue_v his_o petition_n from_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o nature_n and_o person_n of_o god_n to_o who_o he_o pray_v hear_v i_o and_o turn_v away_o thy_o wrath_n 1._o for_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o ver._n 5_o give_v ear_n therefore_o unto_o my_o prayer_n and_o attend_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n 2._o in_o the_o day_n of_o my_o trouble_n i_o will_v call_v upon_o thou_o ratio_fw-la for_o thou_o will_v answer_v i_o it_o run_v thus_o thou_o be_v merciful_a to_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o ver_fw-la 5._o i_o call_v work_n none_o like_o to_o he_o in_o his_o work_n therefore_o thou_o will_v answer_v 3._o there_o be_v none_o among_o the_o god_n like_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n neither_o be_v there_o any_o of_o their_o work_n like_o thy_o work_n none_o like_o in_o goodness_n wisdom_n power_n in_o thy_o work_n which_o thou_o do_v to_o save_v thy_o people_n and_o therefore_o i_o call_v and_o cry_v to_o thou_o for_o help_v and_o this_o the_o prophet_n amplify_v in_o the_o two_o next_o verse_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v the_o event_n do_v show_v that_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o no_o work_n like_o thy_o work_n for_o 1._o all_o nation_n which_o now_o worship_n idol_n she_o will_v come_v i._o e._n be_v convert_v and_o worship_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o shall_v glorify_v thy_o name_n 2._o for_o thou_o do_v great_a and_o wondrous_a thing_n of_o which_o the_o conversion_n of_o the_o gentile_n be_v one_o thou_o be_v god_n alone_o and_o upon_o this_o reason_n spirit_n therefore_o he_o beg_v to_o be_v govern_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n that_o none_o be_v like_o god_n none_o comparable_a to_o he_o in_o his_o work_n 1._o he_o fall_v to_o prayer_n again_o and_o first_o beg_v of_o god_n that_o he_o may_v be_v govern_v by_o his_o word_n and_o spirit_n for_o than_o he_o will_v be_v a_o obedient_a servant_n teach_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o i_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n unite_v my_o heart_n to_o fear_v thy_o name_n thankful_a for_o which_o he_o profess_v to_o be_v thankful_a 2._o and_o second_o profess_v he_o will_v be_v a_o thankful_a servant_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v glorify_v thy_o name_n for_o evermore_o to_o which_o he_o subjoin_v his_o reason_n for_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n towards_o i_o and_o thou_o have_v deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o low_a hell_n i._n e._n from_o the_o great_a trouble_n and_o upon_o both_o these_o his_o obedience_n and_o thankfulness_n he_o plead_v to_o be_v hear_v 3._o and_o yet_o he_o press_v another_o argument_n viz._n enemy_n the_o three_o part_n he_o press_v his_o prayer_n from_o the_o nature_n of_o his_o enemy_n the_o person_n and_o quality_n of_o his_o adversary_n it_o be_v but_o reason_n that_o god_n hear_v he_o for_o he_o be_v beset_v with_o enemy_n and_o these_o be_v proud_a man_n 2._o potent_a man_n 3._o ungodly_a man_n 1._o proud_a they_o be_v the_o proud_a have_v rise_v up_o against_o i_o 2._o potent_a they_o be_v and_o many_o of_o they_o the_o assembly_n of_o violent_a man_n have_v seek_v after_o my_o soul_n 3._o ungodly_a man_n atheist_n scorner_n they_o have_v not_o set_v thou_o before_o they_o 4_o and_o now_o he_o have_v recourse_n again_o to_o his_o former_a argument_n argument_n the_o four_o part_n he_o amplify_v his_o former_a argument_n but_o amplify_v they_o 1._o first_o draw_v from_o the_o nature_n of_o god_n ver_fw-la 5._o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v a_o god_n full_a of_o compassion_n and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n and_o truth_n 2._o the_o second_o from_o his_o own_o condition_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o o_o turn_n unto_o i_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o give_v thy_o strength_n unto_o thy_o servant_n and_o help_v the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n i.e._n one_o bear_v within_o thy_o covenant_n and_o of_o a_o poor_a humble_a mother_n 3._o the_o three_o from_o the_o quality_n of_o his_o adversary_n that_o they_o which_o be_v atheist_n may_v see_v god_n hand_n in_o his_o deliverance_n and_o confound_v by_o it_o show_v i_o a_o token_n for_o good_a i.e._n show_v by_o some_o evident_a sign_n that_o thou_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o i_o but_o that_o thou_o have_v receive_v i_o into_o thy_o favour_n that_o they_o which_o hate_v i_o may_v see_v it_o and_o be_v ashamed_a because_o thou_o lord_n have_v holpen_v i_o and_o comfort_v i_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o eighty_o six_o psalm_n o_o lord_n great_a in_o power_n infinite_a in_o majesty_n so_o great_a be_v our_o misery_n and_o poverty_n and_o so_o destitute_a we_o be_v of_o help_n ver._n 1_o that_o we_o be_v unworthy_a of_o any_o gracious_a aspect_n from_o thou_o but_o since_o thou_o be_v a_o god_n who_o look_v upon_o thy_o needy_a and_o poor_a servant_n vouchsafe_v we_o one_o good_a look_n let_v our_o humility_n bend_v thy_o majesty_n bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n to_o our_o prayer_n and_o condescend_v to_o our_o request_n ver._n 2_o keep_v our_o life_n that_o we_o fall_v not_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o our_o enemy_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v our_o god_n sée'_v and_o know_v that_o we_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o serve_v thou_o in_o holiness_n preserve_v therefore_o the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n who_o have_v no_o other_o hope_n but_o thou_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o o_o lord_n who_o every_o day_n call_v and_o cry_v to_o thou_o rejoice_v the_o grieve_a and_o sad_a soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n who_o renounce_v all_o worldly_a help_n do_v lift_v up_o their_o soul_n unto_o thou_o give_v ear_n o_o lord_n to_o our_o prayer_n and_o attend_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o our_o supplication_n if_o not_o for_o our_o sake_n if_o not_o out_o of_o the_o consideration_n of_o our_o present_a misery_n yet_o for_o thy_o own_o be_v to_o we_o now_o what_o thou_o have_v always_o be_v and_o always_o will_v be_v thou_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n towards_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o thou_o this_o lord_n be_v the_o day_n of_o our_o trouble_n a_o day_n of_o darkness_n and_o gloominess_n and_o in_o this_o we_o call_v upon_o thou_o lord_n hear_v we_o bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n and_o according_a to_o thy_o wont_a mercy_n receive_v our_o petition_n o_o good_a god_n be_v propitious_a for_o if_o thou_o will_v thou_o can_v relieve_v we_o among_o man_n some_o will_v but_o can_v some_o can_v but_o will_v not_o help_v and_o among_o the_o angel_n there_o be_v none_o of_o what_o order_n soever_o like_v unto_o thou_o their_o power_n though_o great_a be_v not_o to_o be_v compare_v to_o thy_o power_n their_o work_n though_o marvellous_a be_v nothing_o to_o thy_o work_n which_o be_v so_o full_a of_o wonder_n that_o even_o those_o nation_n who_o yet_o know_v thou_o not_o and_o be_v out_o of_o the_o covenant_n upon_o who_o thou_o have_v together_o with_o we_o set_v thy_o own_o image_n even_o these_o be_v move_v by_o the_o greatness_n of_o thy_o work_n shall_v at_o last_o come_v and_o bow_n and_o worship_n before_o thou_o and_o magnify_v and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n for_o thou_o do_v great_a and_o wondrous_a thing_n thou_o be_v god_n alone_o o_o god_n at_o this_o time_n because_o we_o have_v be_v ungrateful_a
needy_a to_o a_o opulent_a and_o a_o voluptuous_a life_n which_o the_o many_o aim_n at_o in_o their_o prayer_n but_o the_o end_n of_o this_o our_o request_n be_v that_o thanks_o may_v be_v give_v to_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o that_o we_o may_v triumph_v in_o thy_o praise_n that_o the_o purity_n of_o that_o religion_n which_o thou_o have_v deliver_v and_o commit_v unto_o we_o may_v be_v conserve_v and_o propagate_v and_o thy_o worship_n now_o intermit_v may_v be_v restore_v and_o thy_o praise_n which_o by_o the_o sadness_n of_o these_o time_n have_v be_v silence_v may_v again_o with_o triumph_n be_v hear_v in_o the_o congregation_n then_o with_o joyful_a lip_n we_o shall_v give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o by_o experience_n make_v it_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v good_a and_o that_o thy_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o ver._n 1_o not_o indeed_o as_o we_o ought_v not_o as_o thou_o deserve_v for_o who_o can_v utter_v the_o mighty_a act_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o who_o can_v show_v forth_o all_o his_o praise_n but_o we_o will_v do_v what_o we_o can_v exalt_v with_o our_o voice_n and_o honour_v thou_o with_o our_o life_n we_o will_v keep_v thy_o judgement_n and_o do_v righteousness_n at_o all_o time_n that_o thy_o praise_n may_v be_v comely_a in_o our_o mouth_n and_o our_o life_n become_v thy_o gospel_n grant_v we_o this_o mercy_n o_o lord_n and_o then_o the_o priest_n shall_v sound_v forth_o at_o thy_o altar_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n and_o all_o the_o people_n shall_v say_v with_o a_o cheerful_a heart_n amen_n haleluia_o the_o end_n of_o the_o four_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n according_a to_o the_o hebrew_n psal._n cvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o title_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v allelujah_o because_o in_o it_o be_v set_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o god_n for_o deliver_v such_o as_o be_v oppress_v from_o four_o common_a misery_n after_o every_o of_o which_o be_v express_v those_o intercalary_n verse_n oh_o that_o man_n will_v praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n then_o they_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n in_o their_o trouble_n as_o also_o for_o the_o effect_n of_o his_o providence_n who_o only_o by_o his_o power_n order_n and_o govern_v the_o change_n and_o vicissitude_n we_o see_v in_o the_o world_n there_o be_v four_o especial_a point_n handle_v in_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o preface_n in_o which_o he_o exhort_v all_o to_o praise_n god_n especial_o the_o redeem_a ver_fw-la 1_o 2._o 2._o a_o declaration_n of_o his_o goodness_n in_o particular_a 1._o to_o the_o banish_a and_o stranger_n famish_a from_o ver_fw-la 3._o to_o 9_o 2._o to_o the_o prisoner_n and_o captive_n from_o ver_fw-la 10._o to_o 16._o 3._o to_o the_o sick_a from_o ver_fw-la 16._o to_o 23._o 4._o to_o the_o mariner_n from_o ver_fw-la 23._o to_o 32._o 3._o a_o praise_n of_o god_n power_n and_o providence_n which_o be_v evident_o see_v in_o the_o change_n and_o variety_n of_o the_o world_n of_o which_o he_o give_v several_a instance_n by_o which_o it_o be_v prove_v that_o he_o be_v the_o sole_a disposer_n and_o governor_n of_o the_o universe_n from_o ver_fw-la 33._o to_o 42._o 4._o the_o conclusion_n which_o set_v forth_o the_o use_n we_o be_v to_o make_v of_o it_o ver_fw-la 42_o 43._o 1._o god_n the_o first_o part_n he_o incite_v all_o to_o praise_v god_n this_o psalm_n begin_v as_o do_v the_o former_a and_o the_o intention_n in_o it_o be_v the_o same_o viz._n that_o we_o celebrate_v and_o set_v forth_o god_n praise_n yea_o and_o for_o the_o same_o reason_n o_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n ver._n 1_o 1._o for_o he_o be_v good_a 2._o and_o merciful_a for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o 2._o and_o those_o who_o he_o invite_v to_o perform_v this_o duty_n be_v indeed_o all_o who_o be_v sensible_a that_o they_o have_v receive_v any_o mercy_n or_o goodness_n from_o he_o any_o way_n redeem_v especial_o the_o redeem_v in_o soul_n or_o body_n who_o he_o call_v the_o redeem_a of_o the_o lord_n that_o man_n may_v know_v when_o they_o be_v free_v from_o any_o evil_n that_o it_o be_v only_o by_o chance_n or_o by_o their_o wisdom_n etc._n etc._n god_n hand_n be_v in_o it_o he_o be_v the_o first_o and_o chief_a cause_n of_o it_o the_o rest_n inferior_a instrument_n to_o bring_v to_o pass_v his_o providence_n 1._o let_v the_o redeem_a of_o the_o lord_n say_v so_o i._n e._n that_o he_o be_v good_a that_o he_o be_v merciful_a 2._o ver._n 2_o they_o say_v so_o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n if_o the_o holy_a ghost_n by_o the_o enemy_n mean_v the_o devil_n than_o he_o speak_v of_o our_o redemption_n by_o christ_n if_o by_o the_o enemy_n some_o tyrant_n tribulation_n etc._n etc._n then_o a_o corporal_a and_o temporal_a redemption_n but_o the_o last_o be_v general_o understand_v and_o especial_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o first_o afflict_v misery_n banishment_n and_o the_o next_o verse_n intimate_v so_o much_o 3._o and_o gather_v they_o out_o of_o the_o land_n 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
for_o our_o former_a ingratitude_n and_o forgive_v this_o great_a sin_n of_o thy_o people_n once_o more_o let_v thy_o light_a shine_n among_o we_o and_o do_v for_o we_o o_o jehovah_n the_o lord_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n because_o thy_o mercy_n be_v good_a deliver_v we_o thou_o be_v the_o mighty_a jehovah_n thou_o then_o can_v and_o thy_o mercy_n be_v great_a and_o therefore_o we_o hope_v thou_o will_v do_v it_o for_o we_o we_o plead_v no_o merit_n we_o ask_v it_o not_o for_o any_o desert_n but_o méer_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n for_o we_o be_v assure_v that_o by_o the_o do_n of_o it_o thy_o name_n will_v be_v magnify_v thy_o clemency_n thy_o goodness_n thy_o faithfulness_n in_o defence_n of_o thy_o church_n and_o thy_o justice_n in_o execute_v vengeance_n upon_o the_o enemy_n will_v be_v exalt_v and_o celebrate_v our_o condition_n o_o lord_n at_o this_o time_n be_v very_o low_a poor_a we_o be_v and_o man_n of_o a_o trouble_a spirit_n needy_a we_o be_v be_v rob_v and_o out_v of_o our_o worldly_a good_n ver._n 22_o our_o heart_n be_v wound_v within_o we_o in_o a_o sharp_a and_o true_a compunction_n for_o our_o rebellion_n against_o heaven_n draw_v we_o be_v to_o our_o last_o home_n as_o the_o shadow_n that_o at_o even_o depart_v and_o yet_o we_o can_v have_v no_o rest_n but_o be_v toss_v up_o and_o down_o from_o herod_n to_o pilate_n from_o pilate_n to_o herod_n as_o the_o locust_n we_o have_v chastise_v ouâ—_n soul_n with_o fast_v till_o our_o knee_n be_v weak_a and_o our_o flesh_n be_v wear_v away_o for_o want_n of_o fatness_n and_o your_o all_o this_o we_o can_v digest_v with_o patience_n be_v it_o not_o for_o the_o opprobrious_a language_n and_o usage_n we_o sustain_v from_o they_o it_o wound_v our_o heart_n and_o pierce_v our_o soul_n that_o we_o shall_v become_v a_o reproach_n to_o they_o when_o they_o these_o mocker_n of_o religion_n these_o wolf_n in_o shéep_n clothing_n these_o monster_n of_o man_n destitute_a of_o all_o humanity_n and_o piety_n look_v upon_o we_o in_o our_o affliction_n so_o far_o they_o be_v from_o remember_v to_o show_v mercy_n that_o they_o persecute_v we_o who_o thou_o have_v smite_v they_o shake_v their_o head_n at_o we_o and_o cry_v ah_o thou_o wretch_n arise_v help_v we_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n o_o save_v we_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n they_o blasphemous_o entitle_v thou_o to_o all_o their_o action_n they_o impute_v all_o to_o thy_o providence_n ashamed_a they_o be_v not_o to_o declare_v that_o thou_o be_v please_v with_o all_o their_o enormity_n but_o o_o our_o god_n arise_v and_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n make_v they_o know_v that_o they_o be_v but_o thy_o rod_n and_o thy_o scourge_n that_o the_o blow_n they_o give_v be_v from_o thou_o and_o so_o many_o as_o thou_o please_v in_o which_o they_o ought_v to_o take_v small_a content_n that_o it_o be_v thy_o hand_n thus_o for_o their_o sin_n to_o chastise_v thy_o people_n and_o that_o thou_o lord_n have_v do_v it_o and_o that_o be_v do_v thou_o will_v take_v they_o and_o cast_v they_o into_o the_o fire_n let_v they_o then_o o_o lord_n curse_n let_v they_o speak_v evil_a as_o they_o do_v of_o we_o let_v they_o ulaspheme_v and_o account_v we_o the_o offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n outcast_n and_o a_o spectacle_n to_o man_n and_o angel_n but_o do_v thou_o o_o lord_n bless_v bless_v thy_o people_n bless_v thy_o inheritance_n they_o arise_v against_o we_o but_o let_v they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o astonish_v that_o all_o their_o plot_n be_v frustrate_a and_o bring_v to_o naught_o let_v our_o adversary_n be_v clothe_v with_o shame_n and_o cover_v and_o enwrap_v themselves_o with_o their_o own_o confusion_n as_o with_o a_o mantle_n this_o at_o the_o last_o day_n will_v be_v certain_o do_v when_o they_o shall_v desire_v if_o possible_a to_o fly_v from_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o almighty_a whereas_o thy_o servant_n then_o with_o great_a boldness_n shall_v stand_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o almighty_a and_o lift_v up_o their_o head_n and_o rejoice_v o_o gracious_a god_n defend_v and_o help_v thy_o poor_a church_n stand_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o every_o one_o that_o be_v poor_a in_o spirit_n and_o of_o a_o humble_a heart_n save_v he_o from_o those_o that_o will_v condemn_v his_o soul_n so_o will_v we_o great_o praise_v the_o lord_n with_o our_o mouth_n yea_o we_o will_v praise_v thou_o among_o the_o multitude_n in_o all_o the_o church_n of_o the_o saint_n with_o great_a affection_n and_o many_o jubilee_n we_o will_v honour_v thy_o name_n and_o sound_v forth_o thy_o praise_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n cx_o propheticus_fw-la de_fw-la regno_fw-la christi_fw-la this_o psalm_n be_v short_a in_o word_n but_o copious_a and_o deep_a in_o mystery_n the_o subject_a of_o it_o without_o doubt_n be_v christ_n which_o no_o christian_n can_v deny_v since_o both_o st._n peter_n act_v 2.34_o and_o st._n paul_n hebr._n 1.13_o expound_v it_o of_o christ_n and_o christ_n appli_v it_o to_o himself_o matth._n 22.44_o in_o this_o then_o christ_n be_v describe_v as_o a_o king_n and_o a_o priest_n in_o it_o be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o christ_n kingdom_n in_o the_o three_o first_o verse_n 2._o his_o priesthood_n in_o the_o four_o five_o six_o and_o seven_o 1._o king_n the_o first_o part_n christ_n a_o king_n as_o touch_v his_o kingdom_n the_o prophet_n first_o acquaint_v we_o with_o his_o person_n 2._o his_o power_n and_o the_o acquisition_n of_o it_o 3._o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o 4._o the_o execution_n of_o it_o first_o over_o his_o enemy_n and_o second_o over_o his_o own_o people_n which_o be_v the_o sum_n of_o the_o three_o first_o verse_n 1._o the_o person_n that_o be_v here_o to_o reign_n be_v david_n lord_n person_n lord_n his_o person_n his_o son_n according_a to_o the_o flesh_n but_o his_o lord_n as_o equal_a to_o god_n phil._n 2.6_o 7._o as_o make_v flesh_n ver._n 1_o the_o son_n of_o david_n as_o bear_v of_o a_o virgin_n the_o son_n of_o david_n but_o as_o emmanuel_n the_o lord_n of_o david_n which_o the_o jew_n not_o understanding_n can_v not_o answer_v christ_n question_n mat._n 22.45_o 2._o as_o for_o his_o power_n the_o author_n of_o it_o be_v god_n the_o lord_n say_v to_o my_o lord_n power_n lord_n his_o power_n the_o lord_n say_v say_v it_o that_o be_v decree_v it_o from_o everlasting_a and_o say_v it_o again_o when_o he_o make_v it_o know_v the_o seed_n of_o the_o woman_n shall_v break_v the_o serpent_n head_n 3._o and_o of_o this_o kingdom_n as_o i_o may_v so_o say_v he_o then_o take_v possession_n ascension_n possession_n his_o inauguration_n to_o his_o kingdom_n at_o his_o ascension_n when_o the_o lord_n say_v unto_o he_o sit_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n christ_n as_o the_o son_n of_o god_n be_v ever_o at_o god_n right_a hand_n equal_a with_o he_o in_o may_v and_o majesty_n but_o as_o man_n be_v not_o exalt_v to_o this_o honour_n before_o his_o glorious_a ascension_n act_v 2.34_o ephes_n 1.20_o phil._n 2.8_o this_o than_o be_v the_o day_n of_o inauguration_n to_o his_o kingdom_n 4._o for_o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o it_o be_v to_o be_v donec_fw-la kingdom_n donec_fw-la the_o continuance_n of_o his_o kingdom_n which_o note_v not_o a_o piece_n of_o time_n but_o a_o perpetuity_n sit_v till_o i_o make_v all_o thy_o enemy_n thy_o footstool_n sit_v he_o shall_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n that_o be_v in_o power_n and_o glory_n till_o he_o shall_v say_v to_o all_o tyrant_n and_o heretic_n and_o hypocrite_n and_o antichrist_n depart_v from_o i_o mat._n 25._o yet_o not_o so_o as_o if_o he_o be_v to_o be_v dethrone_v then_o but_o till_o then_o he_o shall_v reign_v in_o a_o secret_a manner_n for_o now_o though_o he_o execute_v his_o power_n yet_o it_o be_v not_o see_v tyrant_n acknowledge_v it_o not_o but_o when_o once_o all_o his_o enemy_n shall_v be_v make_v his_o footstool_n than_o he_o shall_v open_o and_o visible_o rule_n sit_v at_o his_o father_n right_a hand_n for_o evermore_o bellarmine_n interpret_v it_o well_o go_v on_o to_o reign_v neither_o desist_v to_o propagate_v and_o enlarge_v thy_o kingdom_n by_o convert_v man_n to_o faith_n and_o obedience_n until_o there_o be_v not_o a_o enemy_n alive_a not_o a_o man_n which_o will_v not_o bow_v his_o knee_n to_o thy_o name_n till_o all_o opponent_n be_v beat_v down_o 5._o the_o beginning_n of_o this_o kingdom_n be_v in_o zion_n zion_n zion_n the_o beginning_n of_o his_o kingdom_n in_o zion_n the_o lord_n shall_v send_v the_o rod_n of_o thy_o strength_n out_o of_o zion_n 1._o the_o rod_n of_o his_o power_n and_o strength_n be_v his_o sceptre_n and_o his_o sceptre_n be_v his_o word_n the_o gospel_n the_o wisdom_n of_o god_n 1_o thes_n 2.13_o ver._n 2_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n
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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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 they_o also_o do_v no_o iniquity_n they_o walk_v in_o his_o way_n 1._o blessedness_n the_o first_o argument_n blessedness_n the_o first_o argument_n the_o prophet_n use_v to_o persuade_v man_n to_o obedience_n be_v blessedness_n which_o be_v so_o true_a that_o godliness_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v eternal_a and_o temporal_a felicity_n depend_v upon_o it_o he_o than_o that_o will_v be_v happy_a must_v be_v obedient_a and_o his_o obedience_n if_o true_a may_v be_v thus_o discern_v 1._o ver._n 1_o he_o must_v be_v undefiled_a in_o the_o way_n via_n be_v vita_fw-la and_o he_o must_v keep_v himself_o as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v from_o the_o dirt_n and_o filth_n of_o sin_n obedient_a to_o
affection_n and_o delight_n that_o he_o take_v to_o walk_v in_o it_o for_o therein_o do_v i_o delight_v ver._n 4_o 3._o impediment_n 3._o he_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o remove_v all_o impediment_n and_o now_o he_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o remove_v all_o impediment_n that_o may_v hinder_v he_o in_o his_o walk_n 1._o incline_v my_o heart_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n no_o doubt_n david_n find_v his_o heart_n evil_o incline_v and_o tempt_v to_o a_o wrong_a way_n averse_a and_o backward_o to_o obey_v and_o that_o therefore_o god_n will_v remove_v this_o averseness_n and_o bend_v and_o incline_v his_o heart_n the_o right_a way_n 2._o but_o especial_o that_o he_o will_v avert_v his_o heart_n from_o covetousness_n covetousness_n covetousness_n covetousness_n for_o that_o be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a the_o word_n in_o the_o original_a may_v signify_v profit_n gen._n 37.26_o psal_n 30.9_o these_o profitable_a sin_n do_v take_v away_o the_o inclination_n of_o the_o heart_n to_o god_n law_n david_n pray_v against_o they_o 4._o the_o next_o impediment_n be_v the_o lust_n of_o the_o eye_n by_o the_o eye_n ver._n 5_o as_o by_o the_o window_n death_n too_o often_o enter_v into_o the_o heart_n eve_n see_v the_o apple_n fair_a to_o the_o eye_n eye_n eye_n lust_n of_o the_o eye_n achan_n the_o wedge_n of_o gold_n david_n himself_o bathsheba_n from_o the_o top_n of_o his_o palace_n ut_fw-la vidi_fw-la ut_fw-la perit_fw-la and_o therefore_o job_n make_v a_o covenant_n with_o his_o eye_n not_o to_o look_v upon_o a_o maid_n and_o david_n here_o pray_v 1._o turn_v away_o my_o eye_n from_o behold_v vanity_n vain_a the_o object_n of_o which_o be_v vain_a the_o object_n be_v but_o vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n they_o have_v no_o solidity_n in_o they_o o_o turn_v my_o eye_n from_o they_o he_o that_o will_v keep_v his_o heart_n with_o diligence_n must_v have_v a_o care_n of_o his_o sense_n especial_o his_o eye_n for_o qui_fw-la exteriori_fw-la oculo_fw-la negligenter_n utitur_fw-la interiori_fw-la non_fw-la injust_a caecetur_fw-la gregory_n in_o job_n 2._o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o law_n man_n be_v quick_a enough_o to_o walk_v in_o his_o own_o way_n quicken_a way_n he_o pray_v for_o quicken_a he_o can_v do_v it_o without_o a_o teacher_n but_o except_o god_n put_v life_n and_o keep_v it_o in_o his_o soul_n he_o have_v nor_o knowledge_n nor_o life_n nor_o strength_n nor_o pleasure_n to_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o david_n pray_v quicken_v i_o raise_v enliven_v refresh_v conserve_v i_o in_o life_n 5._o and_o here_o he_o insert_v a_o petition_n for_o perseverance_n ver._n 6_o he_o vow_v and_o promise_v it_o in_o the_o two_o first_o verse_n but_o be_v conscious_a to_o himself_o perseverance_n himself_o and_o for_o perseverance_n how_o unable_a he_o be_v to_o perform_v it_o without_o god_n help_n he_o pray_v 1._o establish_v thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n make_v good_a thy_o word_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o stand_v 2._o and_o his_o reason_n to_o persuade_v god_n to_o this_o be_v because_o he_o be_v his_o servant_n and_o such_o a_o servant_n that_o be_v devote_v to_o his_o fear_n whole_o dedicate_v to_o serve_v and_o fear_v thou_o i_o observe_v the_o condition_n that_o thou_o require_v in_o any_o servant_n lord_z then_o make_v good_a thy_o word_n and_o establish_v i_o 6._o it_o will_v be_v a_o great_a reproach_n in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n at_o the_o last_o day_n reproach_n for_o not_o to_o have_v persevere_v a_o reproach_n and_o be_v now_o in_o the_o fight_n of_o angel_n not_o to_o have_v persevere_v in_o the_o keep_n that_o law_n which_o be_v so_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n have_v pray_v for_o perseverance_n add_v 1._o turn_v away_o the_o reproach_n which_o i_o fear_v at_o the_o last_o day_n ver._n 7_o let_v i_o not_o be_v then_o shame_v 2._o for_o thy_o judgement_n be_v good_a this_o reason_n show_v he_o fear_v god_n rebuke_n man_n reproach_n come_v from_o a_o corrupt_a judgement_n he_o condemn_v where_o god_n will_v absolve_v i_o pass_v not_o for_o it_o but_o i_o know_v thy_o rebuke_n be_v always_o deserve_v for_o thy_o judgement_n be_v good_a 7._o he_o conclude_v desire_v god_n to_o look_v upon_o his_o petition_n ver._n 8_o as_o proceed_v from_o a_o honest_a heart_n grace_n heart_n he_o again_o pray_v for_o grace_n 1._o behold_v i_o have_v long_v after_o thy_o precept_n it_o appear_v by_o these_o ejaculation_n that_o i_o desire_v they_o serious_o 2._o therefore_o quicken_v i_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n increase_v conserve_v i_o in_o this_o spiritual_a life_n false_a conception_n vanish_v and_o come_v not_o to_o the_o birth_n so_o the_o desire_n of_o man_n not_o quicken_v nor_o conserve_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n this_o whole_a octonary_n be_v a_o prayer_n there_o need_v no_o other_o 6._o vau_fw-fr this_o octostich_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d content_n the_o content_n for_o he_o vow_v and_o promise_n in_o it_o to_o be_v thankful_a 1._o first_o he_o pray_v for_o mercy_n at_o god_n hand_n and_o the_o petition_n be_v grant_v he_o promise_v to_o show_v his_o thankful_a heart_n two_o way_n 1._o by_o a_o bold_a confession_n of_o god_n law_n and_o the_o defence_n of_o it_o before_o the_o great_a adversary_n 2._o by_o a_o holy_a conversation_n towards_o god_n in_o obedience_n to_o the_o law_n the_o whole_a section_n than_o consist_v of_o two_o petition_n and_o six_o promise_n 1._o ver._n 1_o the_o first_o petition_n be_v let_v thy_o mercy_n come_v also_o unto_o i_o o_o lord_n even_o thy_o salvation_n according_a to_o thy_o word_n mercy_n he_o pray_v for_o mercy_n in_o his_o first_o petition_n he_o join_v these_o two_o mercy_n and_o salvation_n as_o the_o cause_n and_o the_o effect_n for_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n ever_o bring_v salvation_n 2._o grant_v which_o be_v grant_v this_o be_v grant_v he_o will_v be_v thankful_a and_o show_v it_o by_o his_o boldness_n in_o confession_n of_o god_n name_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o proud_a adversary_n he_o will_v fear_v nor_o malice_n nor_o power_n of_o man_n when_o he_o find_v god_n kind_a and_o merciful_a to_o he_o 1._o ver._n 2_o so_o shall_v i_o have_v wherewith_o to_o answer_v he_o that_o reproach_v i_o when_o thy_o mercy_n shall_v be_v extend_v to_o i_o law_n i_o he_o vow_v to_o confess_v god_n law_n i_o shall_v not_o fear_v to_o answer_v any_o adversary_n hit_v i_o in_o the_o tooth_n that_o i_o fear_v god_n in_o vain_a for_o i_o shall_v give_v they_o a_o short_a answer_n and_o a_o true_a one_o 2._o that_o i_o trust_v in_o thy_o word_n i_o put_v my_o confidence_n in_o thou_o who_o can_v make_v good_a thy_o promise_n because_o thou_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o will_v because_o thou_o be_v merciful_a 2._o ver._n 3_o his_o second_o petition_n be_v take_v not_o the_o word_n of_o truth_n out_o of_o my_o mouth_n the_o reason_n resolution_n and_o desire_v to_o continue_v in_o this_o resolution_n for_o i_o have_v hope_v in_o thy_o judgement_n 1._o take_v not_o thy_o word_n of_o truth_n in_o which_o i_o boast_v and_o glory_n before_o my_o adversary_n 2._o take_v not_o this_o word_n out_o of_o my_o mouth_n so_o that_o i_o dare_v not_o to_o speak_v and_o profess_v it_o open_o 3._o take_v it_o not_o utter_o if_o for_o a_o time_n i_o conceal_v it_o yet_o let_v it_o not_o be_v always_o so_o 4._o for_o i_o have_v hope_v in_o thy_o judgement_n for_o my_o hope_n be_v in_o thy_o fidelity_n and_o justice_n which_o thou_o will_v so_o execute_v upon_o the_o desider_v of_o thy_o word_n that_o i_o shall_v have_v no_o need_n to_o be_v ashamed_a that_o i_o have_v take_v thy_o word_n of_o truth_n into_o my_o mouth_n 3._o ver._n 4_o and_o now_o he_o begin_v to_o show_v his_o thankfulness_n for_o god_n mercy_n by_o his_o profession_n of_o a_o holy_a conversation_n conversation_n conversation_n to_o show_v himself_o thankful_a by_o a_o holy_a conversation_n in_o heart_n in_o mind_n in_o word_n in_o deed_n 1._o in_o keep_v god_n law_n so_o shall_v i_o keep_v thy_o law_n continual_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o 2._o ver._n 5_o in_o make_v the_o right_a use_n of_o his_o liberty_n deo_fw-la servire_fw-la libertas_fw-la a_o liberty_n there_o be_v of_o the_o flesh_n heart_n serve_v god_n 1._o with_o a_o free_a heart_n take_v up_o by_o man_n but_o not_o give_v by_o god_n but_o the_o liberty_n that_o god_n give_v be_v that_o be_v free_v from_o our_o lust_n we_o serve_v he_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n not_o out_o of_o fear_n but_o love_n in_o joy_n affection_n and_o with_o peace_n of_o conscience_n which_o david_n profess_v to_o do_v in_o this_o place_n for_o i_o seek_v thy_o precept_n as_o a_o thing_n much_o to_o be_v desire_v and_o love_v 3._o ver._n 6_o in_o the_o service_n of_o his_o tongue_n i_o will_v speak_v of_o thy_o testimony_n also_o
even_o before_o king_n tongue_n king_n tongue_n and_o will_v not_o be_v ashamed_a this_o be_v no_o small_a thing_n especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o though_o no_o man_n be_v more_o bind_v to_o god_n than_o king_n yet_o to_o none_o be_v god_n word_n more_o unwelcome_a well_o yet_o even_o before_o they_o david_n will_v speak_v of_o god_n testimony_n and_o not_o be_v ashamed_a to_o do_v it_o 4._o in_o the_o service_n of_o his_o affection_n ver._n 7_o and_o i_o will_v delight_v myself_o in_o thy_o commandment_n which_o i_o have_v love_v affection_n love_v affection_n it_o be_v no_o small_a progress_n in_o piety_n to_o delight_v in_o it_o and_o this_o follow_v upon_o our_o love_n for_o a_o man_n will_v delight_v in_o that_o he_o love_v this_o will_v make_v that_o which_o will_v be_v other_o way_n burdensome_a a_o very_a light_a load_n a_o easy_a yoke_n and_o a_o light_a burden_n 5._o in_o the_o service_n of_o his_o action_n action_n action_n action_n my_o hand_n also_o i_o will_v lift_v up_o to_o thy_o commandment_n which_o i_o have_v love_v ver._n 8_o the_o hand_n be_v the_o chief_a instrument_n of_o operation_n when_o david_n then_o say_v he_o will_v lift_v up_o his_o hand_n his_o meaning_n be_v that_o he_o will_v labour_v to_o express_v god_n will_v in_o his_o work_n he_o know_v well_o that_o not_o the_o heart_n without_o the_o mouth_n and_o hand_n nor_o the_o mouth_n nor_o the_o hand_n without_o the_o heart_n will_v please_v god_n but_o that_o these_o must_v be_v conjoin_v and_o that_o with_o delight_n in_o the_o study_n of_o true_a piety_n and_o therefore_o he_o make_v profession_n of_o all_o the_o prayer_n while_o we_o consider_v o_o omnipotent_a god_n on_o one_o side_n the_o absolute_a perfection_n of_o thy_o law_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o disability_n we_o easy_o perceive_v that_o our_o obedience_n must_v needs_o be_v very_o imperfect_a except_o thou_o shall_v assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o extraordinary_a favour_n let_v then_o thy_o mercy_n come_v unto_o we_o o_o lord_n even_o thy_o salvation_n ver._n 1_o according_a unto_o thy_o word_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o have_v wherewith_o to_o answer_v our_o adversary_n that_o object_n unto_o we_o our_o slip_n and_o fall_v and_o be_v bold_a ver._n 2_o upon_o the_o trust_n we_o have_v in_o thy_o word_n who_o can_v make_v good_a thy_o promise_n because_o thou_o be_v omnipotent_a and_o will_v because_o thou_o be_v a_o merciful_a god_n o_o take_v not_o thy_o word_n of_o truth_n utter_o out_o of_o our_o mouth_n ver._n 3_o nor_o let_v we_o be_v so_o fainthearted_a and_o dismay_v as_o for_o ever_o to_o conceal_v thy_o word_n for_o we_o rely_v upon_o thy_o fidelity_n and_o justice_n be_v assure_v that_o thou_o will_v pour_v down_o thy_o judgement_n upon_o those_o that_o deride_v thy_o truth_n notwithstanding_o all_o their_o opposition_n assist_v we_o with_o thy_o spirit_n ver._n 4_o and_o we_o will_v keep_v thy_o law_n continual_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o we_o seek_v thy_o commandment_n free_a we_o from_o the_o bondage_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o slavery_n of_o our_o lustful_a affection_n that_o we_o may_v walk_v at_o liberty_n and_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o willing_a mind_n and_o a_o love_a and_o quiet_a soul_n for_o than_o will_v we_o speak_v of_o thy_o commandment_n even_o before_o king_n and_o not_o be_v ashamed_a then_o will_v we_o delight_v ourselves_o in_o thy_o commandment_n which_o we_o have_v love_v then_o will_v we_o lift_v up_o our_o hand_n to_o thy_o commandment_n which_o we_o have_v love_v and_o meditate_v in_o thy_o statute_n our_o heart_n be_v surprise_v with_o delight_n we_o will_v express_v it_o with_o our_o tongue_n and_o our_o tongue_n shall_v call_v to_o our_o hand_n and_o set_v they_o to_o work_v heart_n tongue_n and_o hand_n shall_v testify_v that_o we_o be_v thy_o servant_n and_o that_o it_o be_v our_o whole_a delight_n to_o meditate_v in_o and_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n in_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n 7._o zain_n in_o this_o octostich_n the_o prophet_n first_o pray_v content_n the_o content_n 2._o next_o show_v his_o constancy_n to_o hope_n and_o trust_v in_o god_n notwithstanding_o some_o discouragement_n 3._o commend_v the_o word_n of_o god_n show_v what_o effect_n it_o wrought_v in_o he_o 1._o pray_v 1._o he_o pray_v in_o the_o first_o verse_n he_o begin_v with_o a_o prayer_n remember_v thy_o word_n unto_o thy_o servant_n in_o which_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o hope_v 1._o ver._n 1_o remember_v not_o as_o if_o god_n can_v forget_v his_o promise_n or_o change_v his_o will_n or_o retract_v his_o word_n reason_n that_o god_n will_v remember_v his_o promise_n for_o two_o reason_n but_o god_n be_v then_o say_v to_o forget_v when_o he_o defer_v to_o fulfil_v his_o promise_n remember_v then_o signify_v nothing_o else_o than_o accomplish_v and_o perfect_a thy_o promise_n make_v unto_o i_o thy_o servant_n and_o though_o he_o will_v fulfil_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v yet_o he_o will_v be_v ask_v to_o fulfil_v and_o prayer_n be_v one_o and_o a_o chief_a of_o those_o mean_n that_o draw_v he_o to_o fulfil_v it_o 2._o servant_n 2._o because_o his_o servant_n remember_v thy_o promise_n make_v to_o thy_o servant_n which_o he_o use_v as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v god_n to_o remember_v his_o word_n he_o be_v his_o servant_n and_o have_v in_o some_o measure_n do_v he_o sincere_a service_n and_o so_o have_v perform_v his_o promise_n make_v to_o god_n and_o therefore_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v remember_v his_o promise_n make_v to_o he_o it_o be_v in_o vain_a to_o desire_v god_n to_o remember_v his_o promise_n make_v to_o we_o when_o we_o make_v no_o conscience_n to_o perform_v our_o promise_n make_v to_o god_n 3._o sake_n 3._o for_o his_o word_n sake_n wherein_o thou_o have_v cause_v i_o to_o put_v my_o trust_n this_o be_v another_o and_o more_o forcible_a argument_n to_o move_v the_o lord_n to_o perform_v his_o word_n as_o if_o he_o 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and_o increase_n the_o comfort_n of_o god_n word_n to_o a_o afflict_a soul_n be_v far_o beyond_o all_o philosophical_a precept_n or_o comfort_n 2._o enemy_n he_o have_v proud_a man_n and_o scoffer_n that_o tempt_v i_o to_o let_v go_v my_o hope_n and_o forsake_v thy_o word_n 1._o ver._n 3_o the_o proud_a have_v have_v i_o great_o in_o derision_n which_o be_v a_o shrewd_a temptation_n to_o a_o generous_a spirit_n 2._o yet_o have_v i_o not_o decline_v from_o thy_o law_n thy_o promise_n put_v life_n and_o vigour_n into_o i_o 3._o for_o in_o my_o affliction_n and_o their_o scorn_n and_o derision_n 1._o ver._n 4_o i_o remember_v thy_o judgement_n of_o old_a how_o thou_o cast_v down_o the_o proud_a and_o exalt'_v the_o humble_a affliction_n and_o comfortable_a in_o his_o affliction_n give_v ample_a reward_n to_o those_o that_o keep_v thy_o law_n as_o to_o abraham_n job_n etc._n etc._n and_o bring_v heavy_a punishment_n upon_o the_o transgressor_n of_o it_o as_o the_o old_a world_n sodom_n pharaoh_n etc._n etc._n 2._o and_o in_o those_o i_o have_v comfort_v myself_o believe_v quod_fw-la bonis_fw-la benè_fw-la quod_fw-la malis_fw-la malè_fw-la 3._o his_o assure_a hope_n of_o reward_n promise_v in_o god_n word_n make_v he_o to_o grieve_v for_o and_o commiserate_v the_o cause_n of_o those_o that_o forsake_v god_n law_n wilful_o and_o stubborn_o because_o they_o shall_v never_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o reward_n god_n have_v promise_v 1._o horror_n have_v take_v hold_n upon_o i_o totus_fw-la homo_fw-la contremisco_fw-la he_o be_v afraid_a ver._n 5_o and_o grieve_v at_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o wicked_a that_o scorn_v he_o disobedient_a he_o he_o commiserate_v the_o case_n of_o the_o disobedient_a because_o the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v contemn_v by_o they_o not_o for_o the_o harm_n they_o
2._o he_o go_v on_o for_o thy_o righteousness_n sake_n bring_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o trouble_n mercy_n and_o that_o upon_o mercy_n freedom_n he_o desire_v but_o still_o upon_o mercy_n 8._o his_o last_o petition_n be_v for_o the_o destruction_n of_o satan_n kingdom_n 1._o of_o thy_o mercy_n cut_v off_o my_o enemy_n reason_n enemy_n he_o petition_n for_o the_o destruction_n of_o satan_n kingdom_n his_o reason_n and_o destroy_v all_o they_o that_o afflict_v my_o soul_n 2._o his_o reason_n for_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n a_o client_n a_o follower_n one_o under_o thy_o protection_n and_o patronage_n one_o of_o thy_o family_n honour_v with_o the_o dignity_n of_o thy_o servant_n and_o well_o content_v to_o do_v my_o duty_n and_o serve_v thou_o honest_o therefore_o defend_v i_o and_o destroy_v my_o enemy_n for_o these_o in_o be_v i_o be_v thy_o enemy_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o forty_o three_o psalm_n be_v penitential_a o_o god_n thou_o god_n of_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n ver._n 1_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o a_o afflict_a penitent_a soul_n and_o give_v ear_n to_o my_o humble_a supplication_n answer_v i_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o faithfulness_n and_o remit_v my_o sin_n in_o thy_o righteousness_n many_o promise_n i_o find_v thou_o have_v make_v to_o a_o grieve_a spirit_n and_o to_o blot_v out_o the_o transgression_n of_o a_o return_a sinner_n to_o which_o now_o in_o anguish_n of_o my_o spirit_n i_o lie_v claim_v ver._n 2_o i_o believe_v thy_o promise_n i_o rely_v upon_o thy_o equity_n in_o performance_n of_o they_o as_o thou_o be_v then_o both_o faithful_a and_o just_a remit_v my_o sin_n merit_n good_a god_n before_o thou_o i_o have_v none_o to_o plead_v i_o can_v produce_v a_o bill_n load_v with_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o rebellion_n these_o make_v i_o unworthy_a to_o approach_v thy_o presence_n and_o appear_v in_o thy_o sight_n o_o my_o god_n pity_v i_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n 〈…〉_o thy_o own_o goodness_n sake_n and_o enter_v not_o into_o a_o severe_a account_n and_o reckon_n with_o thy_o servant_n be_v not_o my_o adversary_n contend_v not_o in_o judgement_n with_o i_o for_o if_o thou_o shall_v call_v i_o to_o the_o bar_n ver._n 3_o i_o have_v nothing_o to_o put_v in_o against_o the_o dreadful_a sentence_n nothing_o of_o my_o own_o that_o can_v appease_v thy_o anger_n or_o abate_v the_o fury_n of_o one_o stroke_n of_o thy_o severe_a arm_n my_o case_n be_v the_o same_o with_o other_o man_n with_o all_o man_n when_o thou_o shall_v call_v we_o to_o a_o account_n of_o our_o steward_n place_n silent_z we_o must_v be_v as_o have_v nothing_o to_o say_v for_o ourselves_o because_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o man_n live_v be_v justify_v that_o enemy_n of_o mankind_n have_v persecute_v my_o soul_n pursue_v i_o he_o have_v with_o a_o whole_a storm_n of_o tentation_n and_o by_o these_o he_o have_v smite_v and_o wound_v i_o and_o make_v i_o vile_a and_o contemptible_a in_o thy_o sight_n he_o have_v so_o far_o prevail_v ver._n 4_o that_o i_o have_v fasten_v my_o affection_n on_o earth_n and_o earthly_a thing_n walk_v i_o have_v in_o the_o vanity_n of_o my_o mind_n my_o understanding_n have_v be_v darken_v i_o have_v be_v alienate_v from_o the_o life_n of_o god_n by_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n of_o heart_n i_o become_v past_o séel_v and_o give_v myself_o over_o unto_o all_o lasciviousness_n work_v uncleanness_n with_o greediness_n and_o this_o have_v bring_v i_o to_o the_o sad_a condition_n in_o which_o i_o be_o therefore_o be_v my_o spirit_n overwhelm_v within_o i_o and_o my_o heart_n within_o i_o be_v desolate_a shame_n and_o sorrow_n be_v upon_o i_o for_o so_o offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n a_o stonishment_n and_o amazement_n possess_v my_o soul_n because_o i_o be_o destitute_a of_o thy_o comfort_n i_o put_v my_o mouth_n in_o the_o dust_n and_o my_o face_n in_o darkness_n and_o hate_v myself_o because_o i_o have_v yield_v to_o that_o sin_n which_o i_o be_o sure_a that_o thou_o hate_v just_a cause_n i_o have_v but_o yet_o i_o will_v not_o despair_v methinks_v as_o in_o thy_o servant_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n thou_o have_v set_v i_o a_o pattern_n of_o repentance_n so_o thou_o have_v prescribe_v i_o a_o remedy_n against_o desperation_n i_o remember_v then_o the_o day_n of_o old_a that_o adam_n transgress_v ver._n 5_o and_o that_o thou_o gracious_o make_v a_o promise_n unto_o he_o for_o the_o woman_n seed_n to_o break_v the_o serpent_n head_n that_o noah_n be_v drunken_a and_o incestuous_a moses_n refractery_n and_o disobedient_a aaron_n idolatrous_a and_o pervert_v by_o the_o people_n to_o sin_n to_o all_o which_o with_o infinite_a other_o when_o they_o turn_v unto_o thou_o by_o hearty_a repentance_n thou_o give_v a_o pardon_n upon_o these_o monument_n of_o thy_o mercy_n i_o will_v meditate_v upon_o these_o example_n of_o thy_o grace_n i_o will_v muse_v and_o when_o i_o see_v thy_o work_n of_o goodness_n in_o they_o and_o upon_o they_o encourage_v i_o be_o to_o stretch_v forth_o my_o hand_n unto_o thou_o as_o hope_v to_o receive_v the_o like_a savour_n and_o as_o a_o thirs_o land_n do_v gape_v for_o the_o latter_a rain_n ver._n 6_o so_o do_v my_o soul_n hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o thy_o righteousness_n as_o know_v well_o that_o without_o it_o my_o soul_n can_v neither_o be_v beautiful_a in_o thy_o eye_n nor_o yet_o fruitful_a in_o the_o work_n of_o piety_n or_o charity_n hear_v i_o then_o gracious_a god_n speedy_o and_o without_o delay_n for_o till_o thy_o grace_n descend_v ver._n 7_o my_o spirit_n faint_v and_o fail_v hide_v not_o thy_o love_a countenance_n from_o i_o any_o long_o lest_o my_o heart_n become_v as_o cold_a as_o a_o stone_n within_o i_o and_o i_o be_v whole_o comfortless_a and_o like_o they_o that_o go_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n cause_v i_o to_o hear_v of_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o let_v the_o morning_n of_o thy_o grace_n comfortable_o shine_v upon_o i_o who_o have_v too_o long_o sit_v in_o the_o darkness_n of_o sorrow_n ver._n 8_o for_o in_o thou_o alone_o be_v my_o confidence_n in_o thou_o my_o trust_n cause_v i_o to_o know_v the_o way_n wherein_o i_o shall_v walk_v ver._n 10_o and_o teach_v i_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n and_o let_v thy_o good_a spirit_n lead_v i_o into_o the_o land_n of_o righteousness_n ver._n 11_o quicken_v i_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n and_o for_o thy_o righteousness_n sake_n bring_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o this_o agony_n and_o trouble_n thou_o be_v my_o god_n and_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n unto_o thou_o deliver_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o my_o enemy_n for_o i_o fly_v unto_o thou_o to_o hide_v i_o and_o of_o thy_o mercy_n cut_v off_o my_o enemy_n and_o destroy_v all_o they_o that_o afflict_v my_o soul_n for_o thou_o be_v my_o lord_n my_o patron_n and_o i_o be_o thy_o client_n and_o servant_n the_o seven_o follow_a psalm_n be_v eucharist_n or_o thanksgiving_n hymn_n proper_o they_o be_v psalm_n cxliv_o a_o ode_n of_o david_n this_o psalm_n be_v of_o a_o mix_a kind_n for_o in_o it_o be_v contain_v a_o thanksgiving_n a_o prayer_n and_o doctrine_n interpreter_n be_v not_o agree_v upon_o the_o occasion_n and_o time_n of_o the_o write_n of_o it_o for_o some_o think_v be_v move_v thereto_o by_o the_o title_n that_o it_o be_v compose_v by_o david_n upon_o his_o victory_n over_o goliath_n other_o upon_o his_o victory_n after_o over_o the_o philistine_n ammonite_n etc._n etc._n some_o again_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o reign_n before_o he_o be_v full_o settle_v but_o be_v it_o as_o it_o will_v the_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v 1._o a_o thanksgiving_n from_o vers_fw-la 1._o to_o 5._o 2._o a_o petition_n from_z vers_n 5._o to_o 12._o 3._o a_o discussion_n of_o happiness_n and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v from_o vers_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n 1._o thanks_o the_o first_o part_n he_o give_v thanks_o in_o the_o beginning_n the_o prophet_n give_v thanks_o and_o praise_v god_n 1._o he_o give_v he_o thanks_o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o express_v his_o reason_n ver._n 1_o which_o teach_v my_o hand_n to_o war_n and_o my_o finger_n to_o fight_v in_o general_n he_o general_n for_o the_o art_n of_o war_n god_n teach_v he_o who_o have_v teach_v i_o the_o art_n of_o war._n in_o particular_a that_o teach_v my_o hand_n to_o use_v the_o sling_n and_o my_o finger_n to_o choose_v the_o stone_n and_o direct_v they_o to_o the_o forehead_n of_o goliath_n for_o this_o be_v artis_fw-la opus_fw-la non_fw-la virtutis_fw-la skill_n not_o strength_n which_o he_o teach_v i_o 2._o ver._n 2_o he_o praise_v god_n and_o that_o for_o many_o title_n he_o be_v my_o strength_n my_o goodness_n etc._n goodness_n because_o his_o strength_n his_o goodness_n etc._n etc._n
they_o shall_v not_o stand_v in_o judgement_n though_o some_o refer_v this_o clause_n to_o this_o life_n when_o he_o be_v judge_v by_o man_n causa_fw-la cadet_fw-la he_o shall_v be_v condemn_v 2._o exclusion_n from_o the_o company_n of_o the_o just_a sinner_n shall_v not_o stand_v in_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o righteous_a 3._o ver._n 6_o both_o the_o cause_n of_o both_o in_o the_o close_a he_o show_v the_o cause_n why_o the_o godly_a be_v happy_a the_o wicked_a unhappy_a 1._o because_o the_o way_n of_o the_o righteous_a be_v know_v to_o god_n approve_v by_o he_o and_o defend_v 2._o but_o the_o way_n study_n plot_n counsel_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v perish_v the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o first_o psalm_n o_o almighty_a and_o most_o merciful_a god_n who_o have_v teach_v we_o by_o thy_o holy_a word_n that_o the_o only_a way_n to_o obtain_v felicity_n ver._n 1_o be_v to_o avoid_v evil_a and_o to_o do_v good_a never_o suffer_v i_o to_o walk_v in_o the_o counsel_n of_o the_o ungodly_a nor_o to_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n of_o sinner_n nor_o to_o acquiesce_v and_o sit_v down_o and_o rest_n in_o the_o chair_n of_o the_o derider_n of_o religion_n and_o piety_n ver._n 2_o but_o so_o renew_v and_o quicken_v all_o the_o faculty_n of_o my_o soul_n by_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o my_o delight_n may_v be_v to_o walk_v in_o the_o path_n of_o thy_o commandment_n and_o the_o meditation_n of_o my_o heart_n day_n and_o night_n take_v up_o with_o the_o study_n of_o thy_o sacred_a word_n and_o will._n by_o nature_n i_o be_o a_o wild_a tree_n ver._n 3_o barren_a of_o good_a fruit_n be_v please_v then_o to_o transplant_v i_o and_o ingraff_n i_o into_o the_o true_a olive_n root_v i_o in_o true_a faith_n sustain_v i_o in_o charity_n let_v those_o heavenly_a dew_n of_o grace_n and_o river_n of_o water_n which_o flow_v from_o thy_o sanctuary_n moisten_v and_o comfort_v my_o dry_a soul_n so_o i_o may_v bud_v and_o knit_v and_o fructify_v and_o in_o a_o fit_a season_n bring_v forth_o such_o fruit_n as_o may_v cheer_v thou_o my_o god_n and_o be_v beneficial_a to_o man_n then_o i_o may_v expect_v happy_a success_n and_o prosperity_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o my_o hand_n o_o lord_n thou_o know_v my_o frailty_n no_o tree_n more_o subject_a to_o the_o violence_n of_o tempest_n than_o i_o be_o to_o the_o fury_n and_o rage_n of_o enemy_n who_o if_o they_o may_v have_v their_o will_n will_v not_o leave_v one_o leaf_n upon_o i_o they_o will_v deprive_v i_o of_o my_o juice_n and_o divest_v i_o of_o my_o greenness_n o_o let_v not_o then_o the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o any_o temptation_n wither_v nor_o the_o storm_n of_o a_o winter_n persecution_n beat_v off_o a_o leaf_n of_o grace_n with_o which_o thou_o have_v beautify_v my_o soul_n but_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o this_o fiery_a trial_n let_v i_o still_o flourish_v and_o in_o the_o cold_a blast_n let_v i_o retain_v my_o life_n and_o fresh_a vigour_n that_o howsoever_o i_o seem_v to_o man_n to_o be_v in_o a_o unhappy_a condition_n yet_o i_o may_v have_v the_o testimony_n of_o thy_o spirit_n within_o that_o thou_o who_o dispose_v all_o thing_n to_o the_o best_a for_o those_o who_o love_v thou_o will_v make_v i_o prosper_v prosper_v i_o therefore_o in_o my_o way_n prosper_v i_o in_o my_o action_n prosper_v i_o in_o my_o affliction_n prosper_v i_o in_o life_n prosper_v i_o in_o my_o death_n whatsoever_o i_o do_v let_v it_o prosper_v shall_v i_o sell_v myself_o to_o work_v wickedness_n consent_n to_o ungodly_a counsel_n or_o settle_v upon_o the_o lees_n of_o sin_n and_o sit_v down_o in_o the_o chair_n of_o the_o scornful_a i_o can_v expect_v no_o such_o success_n from_o thy_o hand_n ver._n 4_o thy_o mouth_n have_v say_v it_o as_o for_o the_o ungodly_a it_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o with_o they_o though_o they_o may_v seem_v to_o man_n to_o be_v well_o root_v and_o exceed_o to_o flourish_v yet_o their_o prosperity_n be_v but_o for_o a_o moment_n their_o happiness_n light_n and_o vain_a carry_v they_o be_v with_o every_o violent_a wind_n of_o lewd_a affection_n and_o empty_a doctrine_n ver._n 5._o &_o 6._o and_o therefore_o they_o shall_v be_v as_o the_o chaff_n which_o the_o wind_n drive_v from_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n their_o way_n shall_v perish_v they_o shall_v never_o be_v able_a to_o stand_v in_o judgement_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v a_o sure_a protection_n for_o thy_o people_n grant_v therefore_o o_o lord_n ver._n 6_o that_o when_o i_o shall_v appear_v before_o thy_o judgement_n seat_n i_o may_v be_v able_a to_o stand_v with_o boldness_n in_o thy_o presence_n and_o let_v thy_o mercy_n absolve_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n for_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n psal._n ii_o the_o prime_a subject_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v christ_n the_o type_n david_n the_o person_n we_o be_v chief_o to_o reflect_v on_o be_v three_o which_o make_v three_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n the_o enemy_n of_o christ_n christ_n the_o 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for_o 1._o what_o they_o imagine_v be_v but_o a_o vain_a thing_n ver._n 1_o 2._o he_o that_o sit_v in_o heaven_n shall_v laugh_v and_o have_v they_o in_o derision_n ver._n 4_o 3._o he_o shall_v speak_v unto_o they_o in_o his_o wrath_n and_o vex_v they_o in_o his_o sore_a displeasure_n ver._n 5_o 4._o for_o maugre_o all_o their_o plot_n ver._n 6_o god_n have_v set_v up_o his_o king_n upon_o his_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n 2._o at_o ver_fw-la 6._o begin_v the_o exaltation_n of_o christ_n to_o his_o kingdom_n king_n the_o second_o part_n christ_n by_o god_n exalt_v to_o be_v king_n which_o be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n in_o which_o the_o prophet_n by_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d bring_v in_o god_n the_o father_n speak_v and_o the_o son_n answer_v first_o the_o word_n of_o the_o father_n be_v vnxi_fw-la te_fw-la in_o regem_fw-la i_o have_v set_v my_o king_n ver._n 6_o where_o we_o have_v the_o inauguration_n of_o christ_n or_o his_o call_n to_o the_o crown_n 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they_o enemy_n they_o the_o confusion_n of_o his_o enemy_n who_o will_v not_o have_v thou_o reign_v that_o do_v rage_n and_o stand_v up_o against_o thou_o with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n and_o break_v they_o in_o piece_n as_o a_o potter_n vessel_n 3._o in_o the_o three_o part_n the_o prophet_n descend_v to_o his_o exhortation_n and_o admonition_n exhort_v the_o three_o part_n the_o prophet_n exhort_v and_o that_o very_o apt_o for_o be_v christ_n a_o king_n be_v he_o a_o king_n anoint_v by_o god_n be_v he_o a_o great_a king_n a_o powerful_a king_n so_o great_a that_o the_o nation_n be_v his_o subject_n ver._n 10_o so_o powerful_a that_o he_o will_v break_v and_o batter_v to_o piece_n his_o enemy_n beside_o to_o king_n 1._o to_o be_v he_o the_o only_o beget_v
son_n of_o god_n be_v wise_a therefore_o o_o you_o king_n in_o which_o ver._n 11_o 1._o the_o person_n to_o who_o this_o fair_a caveat_n be_v give_v king_n and_o judge_n duty_n judge_n know_v their_o duty_n 2._o what_o they_o be_v here_o teach_v duty_n teach_v to_o do_v their_o duty_n first_o to_o know_v their_o duty_n be_v wise_a be_v learned_a second_o to_o do_v their_o duty_n serve_v the_o lord_n in_o fear_n rejoice_v with_o tremble_a ver._n 12_o kiss_v the_o son_n that_o son_n without_o delay_n and_o that_o 3._o the_o time_n when_o this_o be_v to_o be_v do_v even_o now_o the_o reason_n double_a 1._o draw_v from_o his_o wrath_n and_o the_o consequent_a punishment_n they_o punishment_n lest_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o destroy_v they_o lest_o he_o be_v angry_a and_o you_o perish_v from_o the_o right_a way_n 2._o from_o the_o happy_a condition_n of_o those_o who_o learn_v to_o know_v he_o and_o fear_v he_o fear_v because_o they_o be_v happy_a that_o trust_n in_o he_o and_o serve_v and_o adore_v he_o for_o if_o his_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v yea_o but_o a_o little_a bless_a be_v all_o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o second_o psalm_n o_o bless_a god_n unto_o who_o all_o heart_n be_v open_a and_o from_o who_o no_o secret_n be_v hide_v who_o eye_n be_v ten_o thousand_o time_n bright_a than_o the_o sun_n and_o pass_v through_o the_o world_n and_o behold_v all_o the_o thought_n and_o conspiracy_n and_o action_n of_o man_n incline_v thy_o ear_n and_o hear_v open_v thy_o eye_n and_o see_v the_o attempt_n of_o satan_n and_o wicked_a man_n the_o heathen_a have_v rage_v furious_o and_o the_o people_n have_v tumultuous_o assemble_v ver._n 1_o and_o imagine_v vain_a thing_n yea_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n have_v rise_v together_o they_o have_v take_v counsel_n and_o join_v their_o power_n against_o god_n ver._n 2_o and_o against_o he_o who_o be_v thy_o anoint_v these_o many_o in_o number_n ver._n 3_o strong_a in_o power_n 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most_o high_a have_v they_o in_o derision_n speak_v unto_o they_o in_o thy_o wrath_n and_o vex_v they_o in_o thy_o sore_a displeasure_n raise_v up_o thy_o power_n ver._n 6_o o_o lord_n and_o come_v among_o we_o set_v thy_o king_n upon_o thy_o holy_a hill_n of_o zion_n ver._n 7_o he_o be_v thy_o only_o beget_v son_n from_o everlasting_a and_o yet_o be_v content_a for_o our_o redemption_n to_o humble_v himself_o to_o the_o womb_n and_o be_v bear_v and_o make_v of_o a_o woman_n that_o he_o may_v preach_v thy_o law_n and_o make_v know_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o salvation_n to_o all_o people_n ver._n 8_o give_v he_o therefore_o the_o heathen_a for_o his_o inheritance_n and_o the_o utmost_a part_n of_o the_o earth_n for_o his_o possession_n merciful_a god_n who_o have_v make_v all_o man_n and_o hate_v nothing_o that_o thou_o have_v make_v nor_o will_v the_o death_n of_o a_o sinner_n but_o rather_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v convert_v and_o live_v have_v mercy_n upon_o all_o jew_n turk_n infidel_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 fetch_v they_o home_o bless_v lord_n to_o thy_o stock_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 that_o there_o may_v be_v but_o one_o fold_n and_o one_o shepherd_n as_o for_o such_o who_o obstinate_o and_o wilful_o and_o malicious_o stop_v their_o ear_n that_o they_o may_v not_o hear_v and_o shut_v their_o eye_n that_o they_o may_v not_o see_v lest_o they_o shall_v hear_v with_o their_o ear_n and_o see_v with_o their_o eye_n and_o thou_o shall_v heal_v they_o these_o be_v the_o man_n o_o lord_n who_o will_v not_o have_v thou_o reign_v over_o they_o pour_v therefore_o thy_o indignation_n upon_o they_o and_o bring_v they_o down_o in_o their_o pride_n and_o obstinacy_n ver._n 9_o break_v they_o in_o piece_n with_o a_o rod_n of_o iron_n and_o dash_v they_o into_o shiver_n like_o a_o potter_n vessel_n of_o which_o be_v break_v into_o small_a parcel_n there_o be_v no_o use_n nor_o hope_v or_o possibility_n of_o reparation_n gracious_a god_n ver._n 10_o pour_v down_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n upon_o all_o thy_o people_n especial_o upon_o the_o king_n and_o ruler_n of_o the_o earth_n give_v they_o those_o gift_n that_o may_v make_v they_o wise_a and_o those_o grace_n that_o may_v make_v they_o good_a let_v they_o learn_v their_o duty_n ver._n 11_o and_o do_v their_o duty_n to_o thou_o o_o so_o incline_v all_o our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v serve_v thou_o in_o fear_n rejoice_v before_o thou_o with_o reverence_n that_o we_o kiss_v bow_v down_o and_o adore_v thy_o son_n submit_v and_o be_v obedient_a to_o he_o receive_v his_o doctrine_n and_o acquiesce_v in_o his_o law_n and_o never_o be_v at_o rest_n till_o our_o heart_n assure_v we_o that_o thou_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o through_o he_o o_o who_o may_v stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n when_o thou_o be_v angry_a we_o tremble_v therefore_o to_o feel_v at_o this_o time_n the_o effect_n of_o thy_o hot_a wrath_n upon_o we_o ver._n 12_o for_o thou_o have_v suffer_v we_o to_o perish_v from_o the_o right_a way_n for_o truth_n to_o embrace_v lie_v vanity_n and_o for_o thy_o gospel_n to_o worship_v our_o own_o imagination_n this_o be_v the_o just_a reward_n of_o our_o disobedience_n this_o be_v the_o just_a revenge_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n in_o that_o we_o have_v not_o serve_v thou_o in_o fear_n nor_o come_v into_o thy_o court_n and_o rejoice_v before_o thou_o with_o reverence_n nor_o bow_v our_o knee_n and_o be_v obedient_a to_o thy_o son_n verse_n 12_o for_o this_o thy_o wrath_n be_v kindle_v and_o it_o burn_v not_o a_o little_a against_o we_o o_o lord_n grant_v that_o this_o thy_o severity_n may_v have_v a_o true_a impression_n upon_o our_o heart_n let_v we_o be_v true_a penitent_n and_o by_o our_o sigh_n and_o groan_n give_v thou_o no_o rest_n in_o heaven_n till_o thou_o return_v and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o recall_v we_o again_o to_o the_o right_a way_n vers._n 12_o and_o never_o let_v we_o more_o err_v and_o wander_v from_o it_o confirm_v our_o hope_n it_o rengthen_v our_o faith_n always_o let_v we_o put_v our_o confidence_n in_o thy_o mercy_n know_v that_o they_o alone_a who_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o be_v bless_v for_o when_o thy_o wrath_n be_v kind_z they_o shall_v be_v gather_v under_o thy_o wing_n and_o shall_v be_v safe_a under_o thy_o feather_n call_v we_o o_o lord_n to_o thy_o truth_n justify_v we_o by_o thy_o son_n blood_n sanctify_v we_o by_o his_o spirit_n and_o make_v we_o of_o that_o number_n to_o who_o thou_o will_v say_v at_o the_o last_o day_n come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n amen_n amen_n psal._n iii_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v absalon_n rebellion_n david_n be_v desert_v by_o his_o subject_n rail_v upon_o by_o shimei_n pursue_v for_o his_o crown_n and_o life_n by_o his_o ungracious_a son_n and_o not_o find_v to_o who_o to_o make_v his_o moan_n betake_v himself_o to_o his_o god_n and_o before_o he_o he_o expostulate_v his_o wrong_n confess_v his_o faith_n and_o make_v his_o prayer_n there_o be_v then_o three_o strain_n of_o this_o accurate_a psalm_n 1._o his_o complaint_n 2._o the_o confession_n of_o his_o confidence_n 3._o his_o petition_n enemy_n the_o first_o part_n david_n complaint_n of_o his_o enemy_n 1._o he_o begin_v with_o a_o sad_a and_o bitter_a complaint_n amplify_v 1._o by_o the_o number_n and_o multitude_n of_o his_o enemy_n that_o they_o be_v multi_fw-la many_o multi_fw-la valde_fw-la very_o many_o that_o they_o be_v multiplicati_fw-la
thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v and_o yet_o not_o rely_v so_o much_o upon_o himself_o as_o in_o the_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n he_o profess_v vers_fw-la 7._o as_o for_o i_o i_o will_v come_v into_o thy_o house_n upon_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n will_v i_o worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n in_o which_o observe_v 1._o a_o difference_n betwixt_o bad_a and_o good_a man_n in_o their_o way_n and_o hope_n as_o for_o i_o vers._n 7_o 2._o service_n and_o show_v his_o demeanour_n in_o god_n service_n that_o david_n will_v come_v to_o god_n house_n the_o place_n of_o prayer_n 3._o but_o not_o presumptuous_o or_o pharisaical_o upon_o hope_n of_o mercy_n 4._o there_o he_o will_v worship_v i_o will_v worship_v 5._o but_o with_o reverence_n in_o thy_o fear_n i_o will_v worship_v and_o thus_o david_n have_v petition_v for_o audience_n petition_n the_o second_o part_n david_n petition_n and_o deliver_v the_o ground_n of_o his_o confidence_n he_o bring_v forth_o his_o petition_n that_o his_o life_n be_v holy_a and_o innocent_a 1._o lead_v i_o forth_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n 2._o make_v thy_o way_n straight_o before_o i_o of_o which_o he_o give_v this_o reason_n vers._n 8_o because_o of_o his_o enemy_n which_o daily_o lay_v wait_v to_o entrap_v he_o and_o subvert_v he_o in_o his_o go_n these_o his_o enemy_n he_o describe_v to_o the_o life_n enemy_n the_o three_o part_n he_o far_o describe_v his_o enemy_n by_o their_o mouth_n heart_n throat_n tongue_n 1._o there_o be_v no_o faithfulness_n in_o his_o mouth_n 2._o their_o inward_a part_n be_v very_a wickedness_n vers._n 9_o 3._o their_o throat_n be_v a_o open_a sepulchre_n 4._o they_o flatter_v with_o their_o tongue_n and_o then_o he_o fall_v to_o prayer_n again_o 1._o against_o his_o enemy_n 2._o they_o the_o four_o part_n he_o again_o pray_v against_o they_o then_o for_o god_n people_n or_o the_o church_n 1._o against_o his_o enemy_n 1._o destroy_v thou_o they_o o_o god_n 2._o let_v they_o fall_v by_o their_o own_o counsel_n 3._o cast_v they_o out_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o transgression_n vers._n 10_o of_o which_o imprecation_n he_o give_v this_o reason_n for_o they_o be_v rebel_n for_o they_o have_v rebel_v against_o thou_o rebel_n not_o against_o david_n but_o against_o god_n for_o he_o that_o resist_v the_o power_n resist_v the_o ordinance_n of_o god_n they_o have_v not_o reject_v thou_o but_o they_o have_v rejectect_v i_o people_n the_o five_o part_n and_o for_o god_n people_n the_o conclusion_n contain_v his_o prayer_n for_o god_n people_n who_o he_o here_o describe_v and_o call_v the_o righteous_a 2._o they_o that_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o god_n 3._o they_o that_o love_v his_o name_n and_o he_o pray_v for_o they_o that_o vers._n 11_o 1._o they_o may_v rejoice_v that_o they_o may_v shout_v for_o joy_n 2._o they_o may_v be_v joyful_a in_o god_n and_o he_o add_v this_o reason_n favour_v who_o he_o know_v god_n will_v favour_v because_o thou_o defend'_v they_o thou_o will_v bless_v they_o and_o with_o thy_o favour_n thou_o will_v compass_v they_o as_o with_o a_o shield_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o five_o psalm_n o_o most_o gracious_a and_o holy_a god_n who_o have_v saught_v we_o that_o thou_o be_v not_o a_o god_n vers._n 4_o who_o have_v pleasure_n in_o wickedness_n neither_o shall_v any_o evil_a dwell_v with_o thou_o vers._n 5_o in_o who_o sight_n the_o foolish_a shall_v not_o stand_v vers._n 6_o and_o by_o who_o those_o who_o speak_v lease_v shall_v be_v destroy_v thou_o that_o hate_v all_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o abhor_v both_o the_o bloodthirsty_a and_o deceitful_a man_n we_o a_o sinful_a nation_n press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o these_o grievous_a sin_n and_o sensible_a of_o thy_o heavy_a judgement_n vers._n 7_o yet_o be_v bold_a to_o come_v into_o thy_o house_n upon_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o in_o thy_o fear_n to_o worship_n towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n we_o beseech_v thou_o to_o give_v we_o a_o true_a sight_n and_o sense_n of_o these_o our_o heinous_a transgression_n that_o so_o our_o true_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n may_v move_v thou_o to_o repent_v of_o all_o the_o evil_n thou_o have_v bring_v upon_o we_o vers._n 8_o and_o hereafter_o lead_v we_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n iâ—_n a_o innocent_a and_o harmless_a course_n of_o life_n and_o make_v thy_o way_n straight_o before_o we_o that_o we_o err_v not_o in_o it_o and_o fall_v not_o from_o it_o and_o from_o thou_o thou_o who_o be_v please_v to_o pay_v that_o dear_a ransom_n upon_o the_o cross_n for_o we_o on_o purpose_n that_o thou_o may_v redéem_v we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o purisle_v unto_o thyself_o a_o peculiar_a people_n zealous_a of_o good_a work_n we_o beseech_v thou_o write_v thy_o law_n which_o be_v our_o way_n in_o our_o heart_n that_o most_o excellent_a divine_a law_n of_o thou_o that_o we_o may_v know_v it_o and_o do_v it_o and_o turn_v every_o one_o from_o our_o iniquity_n enemy_n o_o good_a god_n we_o have_v too_o many_o vers._n 9_o beside_o the_o devil_n and_o the_o flesh_n to_o turn_v we_o out_o of_o this_o good_a way_n enemy_n in_o the_o way_n of_o truth_n enemy_n in_o the_o way_n of_o life_n enemy_n in_o who_o mouth_n there_o be_v no_o faithfulness_n enemy_n vers._n 10_o who_o inward_a part_n be_v very_a wickedness_n roar_v enemy_n who_o throat_n be_v a_o open_a sepulchre_n to_o devour_v we_o lie_v crafty_a enemy_n who_o flatter_v with_o their_o lip_n for_o to_o deceive_v we_o frustrate_v gracious_a god_n their_o counsel_n destroy_v their_o power_n and_o force_n cast_v all_o those_o out_o in_o the_o multitude_n of_o their_o transgression_n who_o have_v rebel_v against_o thou_o give_v ear_n ver._n 1_o o_o lord_n to_o our_o word_n and_o consider_v our_o meditation_n harken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o our_o cry_n ver._n 2_o our_o king_n and_o our_o god_n for_o unto_o thou_o do_v we_o pray_v to_o thou_o alone_o we_o fly_v ver._n 3_o our_o voice_n shall_v thou_o hear_v in_o the_o morning_n in_o the_o morning_n will_v we_o direct_v our_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o and_o will_v look_v up_o expect_v thy_o comfort_n and_o help_v from_o heaven_n to_o descend_v upon_o we_o o_o let_v we_o then_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o deliverance_n beâ—ime_n in_o the_o morning_n vers._n 11_o that_o those_o who_o love_v thy_o name_n may_v rejoice_v at_o thy_o justice_n do_v upon_o the_o wicked_a and_o at_o thy_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n show_v towards_o the_o righteous_a let_v they_o glory_n and_o make_v their_o boast_n that_o thou_o be_v a_o just_a and_o a_o merciful_a god_n just_a to_o deliver_v thy_o people_n from_o evil_n and_o merciful_a to_o reward_v they_o with_o the_o chief_a good_a arise_v o_o lord_n to_o bless_v we_o and_o compass_v we_o with_o thy_o lovingkindness_n as_o with_o a_o shield_n confirm_v we_o in_o faith_n and_o hope_n that_o we_o may_v rejoice_v make_v we_o love_v thy_o name_n that_o we_o may_v once_o more_o shout_n for_o joy_n impute_v unto_o we_o thy_o righteousness_n that_o may_v make_v we_o just_a and_o give_v we_o the_o grace_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o may_v make_v we_o righteous_a in_o our_o generation_n so_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v move_v to_o bless_v we_o in_o this_o valley_n of_o tear_n and_o to_o crown_v we_o with_o blessing_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v where_o we_o may_v live_v a_o everlasting_a bless_a life_n of_o love_n and_o holiness_n with_o thou_o o_o father_n of_o mercy_n and_o with_o thy_o son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n for_o ever_o psal._n iu._n which_o be_v the_o first_o of_o the_o penitential_o and_o be_v fit_a for_o a_o penitent_a afflict_a under_o god_n hand_n the_o strain_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v two_o in_o general_n 1._o a_o petition_n to_o god_n for_o himself_o contain_v in_o the_o seven_o first_o verse_n â—_o a_o insultation_n over_o his_o enemy_n contain_v in_o the_o three_o last_o the_o petition_n stand_v upon_o two_o leg_n 1._o a_o deprecation_n of_o evil_n 2._o a_o petition_n of_o good_a first_o he_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o avert_v his_o wrath_n wrath_n the_o first_o part_n he_o pray_v that_o god_n avert_v his_o wrath_n o_o lord_n rebuke_v i_o not_o in_o thy_o anger_n nor_o chasten_v i_o in_o thy_o heavy_a displeasure_n second_o he_o entreat_v to_o be_v partaker_n of_o god_n favour_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o 1._o vers._n 1_o to_o his_o body_n heal_n i_o o_o lord_n 2._o then_o to_o his_o soul_n return_v o_o lord_n deliver_v my_o soul_n oh_o save_v i_o mercy_n i_o show_v mercy_n and_o this_o his_o petition_n he_o enforce_v upon_o divers_a and_o weighty_a reason_n vers._n 2_o 1._o vers._n 4_o calamity_n this_o he_o enforce_v 1._o from_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o calamity_n from_o
the_o quantity_n and_o degree_n of_o his_o calamity_n which_o he_o show_v to_o be_v very_o great_a from_o the_o effect_n 1._o in_o general_n he_o be_v in_o a_o languish_a disease_n i_o be_o weak_a 2._o in_o particular_a a_o sharp_a pain_n in_o his_o bone_n my_o bone_n be_v vex_v 3._o vers._n 2_o trouble_v in_o his_o soul_n my_o soul_n also_o be_v sore_o trouble_v 2._o vers._n 3_o from_o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o it_o be_v a_o long_a disease_n a_o linger_a fickness_n and_o no_o ease_n he_o find_v vers._n 4_o no_o not_o from_o his_o god_n the_o pain_n though_o great_a i_o can_v the_o better_o bear_v it_o bear_v from_o the_o continuance_n of_o it_o if_o i_o have_v any_o comfort_n from_o heaven_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n how_o long_o this_o make_v i_o a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n that_o thou_o my_o lord_n seem_v to_o have_v withdraw_v thy_o countenance_n long_o long_o from_o thy_o servant_n vers._n 3_o lord_n how_o long_o 3._o vers._n 3_o death_n 3_o from_o the_o consequence_n viz._n death_n from_o the_o consequence_n that_o be_v like_a to_o follow_v death_n and_o the_o event_n upon_o it_o it_o be_v my_o intention_n to_o celebrate_v thou_o and_o praise_v thy_o name_n this_o the_o live_a only_o can_v do_v therefore_o let_v i_o live_v for_o in_o death_n no_o man_n remember_v thou_o and_o who_o will_v give_v thou_o thanks_o in_o the_o pit_n vers._n 5_o 4._o and_o that_o to_o deaths-door_n he_o be_v now_o bring_v he_o show_v by_o three_o apparent_a symptom_n 1._o sigh_n and_o groan_n which_o have_v almost_o break_v his_o heart_n it_o the_o symptom_n of_o it_o be_v the_o companion_n of_o a_o perpetual_a grief_n with_o these_o he_o be_v oppress_v even_o to_o weariness_n i_o be_o weary_a of_o my_o groan_n ver._n 6_o 2._o the_o abundance_n of_o tear_n which_o fall_v from_o he_o have_v even_o dry_v and_o wash_v his_o body_n these_o fall_v in_o such_o shower_n and_o so_o continual_a ver._n 6_o that_o he_o make_v his_o bed_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v his_o couch_n with_o his_o tear_n 3._o his_o eye_n also_o melt_v away_o and_o grow_v dim_a so_o that_o he_o seem_v old_a before_o his_o time_n for_o grief_n prey_v upon_o the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o dry_v up_o the_o bone_n ver._n 7_o thus_o he_o complain_v my_o eye_n be_v consume_v because_o of_o grief_n it_o wax_v old_a 5._o and_o that_o which_o increase_v his_o grief_n and_o add_v to_o his_o sorrow_n be_v it_o be_v from_o the_o joy_n his_o enemy_n take_v at_o it_o that_o he_o have_v many_o ill-willer_n who_o do_v laugh_v and_o boast_v and_o insult_v over_o he_o in_o this_o his_o extremity_n my_o eye_n be_v waxen_a old_a because_o of_o my_o enemy_n ver._n 7_o second_o but_o at_o last_o receive_v comfort_n and_o joy_n from_o his_o penitential_a tear_n scorn_n the_o second_o part_n his_o insultation_n over_o his_o enemy_n these_o he_o reject_v with_o scorn_n he_o begin_v to_o look_v up_o and_o from_o his_o complaint_n he_o turn_v upon_o his_o enemy_n who_o gape_v after_o his_o death_n and_o over_o they_o he_o insult_v in_o the_o three_o last_o verse_n 1._o he_o reject_v these_o reprobate_n from_o he_o with_o scorn_n and_o indignation_n you_o look_v for_o my_o end_n and_o expect_v my_o ruin_n but_o all_o in_o vain_a and_o therefore_o now_o delude_v of_o your_o hope_n depart_v from_o i_o all_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n 2._o he_o assing_n the_o cause_n in_o effect_n ver._n 8_o because_o god_n have_v be_v move_v by_o his_o prayer_n to_o reject_v they_o upon_o which_o ground_n he_o be_v so_o confirm_v and_o please_v prayer_n because_o god_n have_v hear_v his_o prayer_n that_o he_o come_v over_o it_o again_o and_o again_o thrice_o for_o fail_v 1._o for_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o weep_n ver._n 8_o 2._o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v my_o supplication_n ver._n 8_o 3._o the_o lord_n will_v receive_v my_o prayer_n ver._n 9_o 3._o then_o in_o the_o close_a there_o follow_v his_o imprecation_n that_o his_o imprecation_n that_o which_o be_v make_v up_o of_o these_o three_o ingredient_n which_o he_o pray_v may_v light_v upon_o they_o 1._o shame_n and_o confusion_n let_v they_o be_v confound_v to_o see_v their_o hope_n frustrate_v shame_n frustrate_v shame_n 2._o vexation_n let_v they_o be_v vex_v that_o they_o suffer_v by_o the_o hand_n of_o justice_n ver._n 10_o 3._o eversion_n let_v they_o return_v with_o shame_n enough_o vexation_n enough_o vexation_n that_o their_o plot_n come_v to_o nothing_o they_o nothing_o eversion_n may_v befall_v they_o and_o these_o two_o last_o he_o aggravate_v by_o the_o weight_n and_o speed_n for_o he_o desire_v that_o their_o punishment_n may_v begreat_a and_o speedy_a grievous_o speedy_a grievous_o 1._o that_o their_o vexation_n shall_v be_v nor_o easy_a nor_o mild_a but_o very_o sore_a ver._n 10_o let_v they_o be_v sore_o vex_v 2._o that_o their_o shame_n and_o overthrow_n linger_v not_o but_o be_v present_a hasty_a sudden_o hasty_a sudden_o and_o sudden_a let_v they_o be_v turn_v back_o and_o put_v to_o shame_v in_o a_o moment_n or_o sudden_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o six_o psalm_n o_o omnipotent_a holy_a and_o just_a lord_n to_o who_o command_n we_o owe_v obedience_n and_o who_o will_n ought_v to_o be_v our_o law_n i_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o disobedient_a caitiff_n do_v confess_v that_o for_o my_o disobedience_n i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a displeasure_n i_o have_v provoke_v thy_o wrath_n and_o do_v evil_a before_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o have_v sin_v and_o multiply_v my_o iniquity_n now_o therefore_o i_o vow_v the_o knee_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o humble_o beléech_v thou_o to_o forgive_v and_o not_o to_o destroy_v i_o with_o my_o iniquity_n o_o lord_n rebuke_v i_o not_o in_o thy_o anger_n ver._n 1_o neither_o chasten_v i_o in_o thy_o hot_a displeasure_n i_o tremble_v o_o dear_a father_n and_o be_o even_o out_o of_o heart_n when_o i_o remember_v my_o great_a offence_n and_o feel_v thy_o severe_a justice_n my_o soul_n be_v sore_o vex_v and_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n have_v overtake_v i_o but_o thou_o ver._n 3_o o_o lord_n how_o long_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o turn_v away_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o and_o set_v i_o up_o as_o a_o mark_n to_o shoot_v at_o how_o long_a lord_n will_v thou_o be_v absent_a for_o ever_o and_o shall_v thy_o jealousy_n burn_v like_o fire_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o take_v counsel_n in_o my_o soul_n and_o be_v thus_o vex_v in_o my_o heart_n wherefore_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n and_o hold_v i_o for_o thy_o enemy_n will_v thou_o break_v a_o leaf_n drive_v too_o and_o fro_o with_o the_o wind_n and_o will_v thou_o pursue_v the_o dry_a stubble_n for_o thou_o write_v bitter_a thing_n against_o i_o and_o make_v i_o possess_v the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n ver._n 6_o i_o be_o weary_a and_o wear_v out_o with_o sigh_n and_o groan_n and_o every_o night_n when_o solitude_n and_o darkness_n bring_v to_o i_o the_o memory_n of_o my_o sin_n ver._n 7_o i_o make_v my_o bed_n to_o swim_v and_o water_v my_o couch_n with_o my_o tear_n the_o eye_n of_o my_o mind_n be_v darken_v at_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o revenge_n and_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o body_n grow_v dim_a and_o consume_v with_o grief_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o ver._n 2_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o my_o god_n and_o for_o thy_o own_o sake_n remit_v my_o sin_n and_o heal_v the_o run_a ulcer_n of_o my_o soul_n with_o thy_o grace_n for_o i_o be_o weak_a and_o unable_a to_o any_o good_a heal_v i_o from_o this_o my_o infirmity_n and_o the_o wound_n of_o my_o transgression_n ver._n 4_o for_o which_o my_o bone_n be_v now_o just_o vere_v return_v o_o lord_n who_o be_v now_o just_o turn_v away_o from_o i_o for_o my_o sin_n and_o be_v propitious_a to_o i_o deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o fear_n of_o thy_o judgement_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o save_v he_o who_o have_v deserve_v to_o be_v cast_v away_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n i_o say_v in_o the_o cut_n off_o my_o day_n ver._n 5_o i_o shall_v go_v to_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o grave_n i_o be_o deprive_v of_o the_o residue_n of_o my_o year_n i_o say_v i_o shall_v not_o see_v the_o lord_n even_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n i_o shall_v behold_v man_n no_o more_o with_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o world_n for_o in_o death_n no_o man_n remember_v thou_o and_o in_o the_o grave_n who_o shall_v give_v thou_o thanks_o will_v thou_o show_v wonder_n among_o the_o dead_a or_o shall_v the_o dead_a arise_v and_o praise_v thou_o shall_v thy_o wonder_n be_v know_v in_o the_o dark_a or_o thy_o righteousness_n in_o the_o land_n where_o all_o thing_n be_v forget_v but_o unto_o thou_o have_v i_o cry_v o_o lord_n and_o in_o the_o morning_n
shall_v my_o prayer_n prevent_v thou_o lord_n why_o cast_v thou_o out_o my_o soul_n why_o hide_v thou_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o i_o be_o afflict_v and_o ready_a to_o die_v yea_o from_o my_o youth_n up_o thy_o terror_n have_v i_o suffer_v with_o a_o trouble_a mind_n thy_o fierce_a wrath_n go_v over_o i_o thy_o displeasure_n have_v cut_v i_o off_o this_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o my_o enemy_n ver._n 7_o among_o who_o i_o daily_o live_v who_o insult_v over_o i_o for_o my_o sin_n and_o labour_n to_o draw_v i_o to_o despair_v of_o thy_o mercy_n these_o come_v daily_o about_o i_o like_o water_n and_o compass_v i_o about_o together_o oh_o let_v not_o their_o mischievous_a imagination_n prosper_v leave_v they_o be_v too_o proud_a never_o let_v they_o cry_v there_o there_o so_o will_v we_o have_v it_o but_o i_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n for_o that_o he_o have_v do_v i_o will_v wait_v on_o thy_o name_n for_o thy_o saint_n like_v it_o well_o ver._n 8_o therefore_o all_o you_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n who_o have_v tempt_v i_o to_o sin_n and_o press_v i_o to_o despair_v depart_v from_o i_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o weep_n ver._n 9_o the_o lord_n which_o i_o repeat_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n have_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n the_o lord_n have_v receive_v and_o gracious_o answer_v my_o prayer_n so_o let_v thy_o enemy_n perish_v ver._n 10_o o_o lord_n so_o let_v they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o sudden_o confound_v and_o sore_o vex_v even_o as_o many_o as_o be_v adversary_n to_o thy_o church_n and_o thy_o glory_n amen_n psal._n vii_o the_o occasion_n a_o slander_n and_o accusation_n lay_v against_o he_o by_o cush_n the_o son_n of_o jemini_fw-la that_o he_o seek_v to_o kill_v saul_n from_o which_o he_o free_v himself_o fore_o god_n three_o part_n there_o be_v of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o his_o appeal_n to_o god_n by_o way_n of_o petition_n ver_fw-la 1.2_o 6._o 2._o the_o reason_n of_o it_o set_v down_o through_o the_o whole_a psalm_n 3._o be_v the_o first_o part_n david_n appeal_n to_o god_n by_o way_n of_o petition_n to_o which_o he_o desire_v god_n to_o be_v the_o doxology_n or_o his_o thanksgiving_n ver_fw-la 17._o 1._o he_o begin_v his_o appeal_n with_o a_o petition_n for_o freedom_n and_o deliverance_n from_o his_o persecutor_n save_v i_o deliver_v i_o ver_fw-la 1._o in_o which_o he_o desire_v god_n to_o be_v 1._o attentive_a to_o he_o first_o upon_o the_o relation_n that_o be_v betwixt_o they_o for_o he_o be_v his_o lord_n his_o god_n second_o he_o trust_v in_o he_o o_o lord_n my_o god_n i_o trust_v in_o thou_o ver._n 1_o ver_fw-la 1._o 2._o attentive_a 2._o attentive_a benevolous_a attentive_a benevolous_a benevolous_a for_o he_o be_v now_o in_o danger_n of_o death_n he_o have_v 1._o enemy_n 2._o many_o enemy_n 3._o persecute_v enemy_n 4._o but_o one_o above_o the_o rest_n a_o lion_n who_o seek_v first_o to_o catch_v then_o to_o tear_v and_o rend_v he_o to_o piece_n so_o that_o if_o god_n forsake_v he_o he_o will_v do_v it_o save_v i_o from_o those_o that_o persecute_v i_o and_o deliver_v i_o lest_o he_o catch_v my_o soul_n as_o a_o lion_n and_o tear_v it_o in_o piece_n while_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v ver_fw-la 2._o appeal_n the_o second_o part_n his_o reason_n of_o appeal_n 2._o and_o then_o he_o give_v his_o reason_n why_o he_o do_v appeal_v to_o his_o god_n which_o be_v his_o own_o innocency_n and_o god_n justice_n 1._o he_o make_v before_o god_n a_o protestation_n of_o his_o innocency_n accuse_v he_o be_v innocency_n be_v his_o innocency_n that_o he_o lie_v in_o wait_n and_o plot_v for_o saul_n life_n and_o kingdom_n but_o he_o purge_v himself_o show_v the_o impossibility_n of_o it_o and_o that_o with_o a_o fearful_a imprecation_n 1._o o_o lord_n my_o god_n if_o i_o have_v do_v any_o such_o thing_n as_o they_o object_n ver._n 3._o &_o 4._o if_o therâ—_n be_v iniquity_n in_o my_o hand_n if_o i_o have_v reward_v evil_a tâ—_n he_o that_o be_v at_o peace_n with_o i_o ver_fw-la 3_o 4._o which_o be_v indeed_o a_o impossible_a matter_n so_o and_o imprecate_v evil_a to_o himself_o if_o it_o be_v not_o so_o for_o i_o have_v deliver_v he_o that_o without_o any_o cause_n be_v my_o enemy_n as_o saul_n in_o the_o cave_n 1_o sam._n 24._o 2._o upon_o which_o he_o fall_v to_o a_o fearful_a imprecation_n to_o light_v upon_o himself_o if_o he_o be_v any_o way_n guilty_a then_o let_v my_o enemy_n persecute_v my_o soul_n and_o take_v it_o ver._n 5_o let_v he_o tread_v down_o my_o life_n upon_o the_o earth_n and_o lay_v my_o honour_n in_o the_o dust_n in_o effect_n thus_o then_o let_v my_o enemy_n have_v his_o will_n upon_o i_o take_v both_o my_o life_n and_o my_o honour_n dear_a than_o my_o life_n from_o i_o lay_v all_o in_o the_o dust_n kingdom_n life_n fortune_n whatsoever_o thou_o have_v promise_v i_o and_o i_o expect_v 2._o and_o which_o be_v the_o second_o reason_n of_o his_o appeal_n be_v thus_o innocent_a justice_n 2_o god_n justice_n he_o call_v to_o god_n for_o justice_n arise_v o_o lord_n in_o thy_o anger_n lift_v up_o thyself_o ver._n 6_o because_o oâ—_n the_o rage_n of_o my_o enemy_n and_o awake_v for_o i_o to_o the_o judgement_n that_o thou_o have_v command_v 1._o the_o rage_n of_o my_o enemy_n be_v great_a 2._o the_o judgement_n be_v thou_o that_o choose_v i_o from_o my_o brethren_n to_o be_v king_n of_o thy_o people_n israel_n thou_o command_v samuel_n to_o anoint_v i_o arise_v thou_o therefore_o lift_v up_o thyself_o and_o awake_v for_o i_o 3._o beside_o this_o will_v be_v for_o thy_o honour_n and_o edification_n of_o thy_o church_n glory_n church_n god_n glory_n the_o congregation_n of_o thy_o people_n shall_v compass_v thou_o not_o i_o about_o ver._n 7_o they_o will_v assemble_v to_o praise_v thou_o for_o their_o sake_n therefore_o return_v thou_o on_o high_a ascend_v the_o tribunal_n and_o do_v justice_n now_o upon_o this_o argument_n of_o god_n justice_n justice_n he_o stay_v upon_o god_n justice_n he_o dwell_v and_o insist_o till_o the_o last_o verse_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o he_o implore_v it_o upon_o the_o ingemination_n of_o his_o own_o innocency_n and_o the_o impiety_n of_o his_o enemy_n judge_n god_n the_o judge_n 1._o he_o avow_v god_n to_o be_v the_o judge_n not_o of_o his_o cause_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a world_n the_o lord_n shall_v judge_v the_o people_n ver._n 8_o 2._o then_o he_o importune_v he_o to_o do_v justice_n to_o he_o and_o to_o wicked_a man_n justice_n he_o implore_v his_o justice_n 1._o to_o he_o a_o innocent_a and_o upright_a person_n innocent_a person_n to_o he_o a_o innocent_a judge_v i_o o_o lord_n according_a to_o my_o righteousness_n and_o according_a to_o the_o integrity_n that_o be_v in_o i_o 2._o to_o the_o wicked_a o_o let_v the_o wickedness_n of_o the_o wicked_a come_v to_o a_o end_n ve._n 9_o 3._o and_o yet_o again_o he_o pray_v over_o the_o same_o thing_n but_o not_o only_o for_o himself_o save_v himself_o upon_o the_o wicked_a in_o god_n all_o the_o property_n of_o a_o a_o good_a judge_n 1._o knowledge_n 2._o prudence_n 3._o to_o save_v but_o all_o good_a man_n establish_v the_o just_a and_o add_v his_o reason_n that_o god_n be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o know_v not_o only_o the_o word_n and_o deed_n but_o the_o heart_n also_o the_o righteous_a lord_n tri_v the_o very_a heart_n and_o reins_o and_o therefore_o fit_a to_o be_v a_o judge_n in_o who_o be_v require_v knowledge_n and_o prudence_n 4._o the_o other_o two_o property_n of_o a_o judge_n be_v to_o save_v to_o punish_v and_o the_o triumph_n of_o his_o faith_n be_v that_o he_o know_v he_o will_v do_v both_o 1._o he_o will_v save_v the_o just_a and_o upright_o in_o heart_n he_o will_v judge_v the_o righteous_a ver._n 10_o and_o therefore_o his_o defence_n be_v in_o god_n 2._o he_o will_v punish_v the_o wicked_a for_o he_o be_v angry_a with_o the_o wicked_a every_o day_n ver._n 11_o and_o yet_o even_o to_o they_o he_o show_v much_o clemency_n and_o forbearance_n punish_v forbearance_n to_o punish_v he_o stay_v for_o their_o conversion_n he_o whet_v bend_v sharpen_v prepare_v his_o instrument_n of_o death_n he_o cut_v they_o not_o down_o shoot_v not_o till-there_a be_v no_o remedy_n clemency_n remedy_n clemency_n marry_o if_o they_o will_v not_o turn_v he_o will_v whet_v his_o sword_n ver._n 12_o he_o have_v bend_v his_o bow_n and_o make_v it_o ready_a ver._n 13_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o he_o the_o instrument_n of_o death_n and_o ordain_v his_o arrow_n against_o the_o persecutor_n 5._o but_o mercy_n show_v unto_o the_o wicked_a it_o seem_v will_v not_o mend_v and_o better_v he_o nor_o david_n innocency_n complain_v but_o forbearance_n mend_v
revenge_n upon_o we_o for_o our_o disobedience_n thou_o have_v more_o glorious_a creature_n in_o heaven_n to_o set_v thy_o love_n upon_o those_o great_a whéel_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o finger_n the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n vers._n 3_o which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v and_o these_o be_v not_o nor_o ever_o be_v disobedient_a to_o thy_o word_n they_o do_v their_o duty_n they_o move_v in_o a_o constant_a course_n and_o send_v forth_o their_o light_n and_o influence_n they_o set_v and_o rise_v and_o rise_v and_o set_v by_o that_o perpetual_a law_n that_o thou_o have_v prescribe_v whereas_o man_n be_v a_o rebellious_a creature_n that_o disobey_v thy_o word_n and_o daily_o provoke_v thou_o to_o displeasure_n the_o imagination_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v evil_a continual_o what_o be_v man_n therefore_o that_o thou_o shall_v be_v mindful_a of_o he_o vers._n 4_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o shall_v consider_v he_o and_o visit_v he_o thou_o be_v potent_a man_n be_v weak_a thou_o wise_a man_n foolish_a thou_o the_o lord_n of_o all_o man_n poor_a and_o in_o want_n thou_o inhabite_v eternity_n man_n be_v a_o mortal_a thou_o be_v glorious_a man_n base_a and_o vile_a from_o the_o dust_n and_o to_o return_v to_o the_o dust_n thou_o holy_a and_o man_n sinful_a and_o will_v thou_o open_v thy_o eye_n upon_o such_o a_o one_o will_v thou_o keep_v he_o in_o mind_n will_v thou_o remember_v so_o vile_a and_o disobedient_a a_o wretch_n for_o good_a and_o visit_v he_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n be_v it_o a_o small_a thing_n that_o thou_o shall_v create_v he_o after_o thy_o own_o image_n that_o thou_o shall_v clothe_v feed_v and_o sustain_v he_o in_o this_o life_n but_o that_o when_o he_o have_v wilful_o deface_v this_o thy_o image_n and_o be_v utter_o lose_v thou_o shall_v send_v thy_o own_o son_n in_o the_o similitude_n of_o sinful_a flesh_n to_o visit_v and_o redéem_v he_o the_o angel_n be_v the_o most_o glorious_a of_o thy_o creature_n vers._n 5_o and_o thou_o have_v make_v man_n little_o low_o than_o those_o bless_a spirit_n he_o fall_v from_o this_o high_a dignity_n become_v destitute_a of_o grace_n subject_n to_o sin_n vanity_n misery_n and_o punishment_n but_o in_o this_o forlorn_a condition_n thou_o do_v not_o forsake_v he_o but_o have_v crown_v he_o with_o glory_n and_o honour_n thou_o honour_v he_o that_o deserve_v to_o lie_v under_o disgrace_n and_o ignominy_n thou_o restore_v he_o to_o life_n that_o deserve_v to_o die_v thou_o make_v he_o partaker_n of_o the_o divine_a nature_n who_o have_v blot_v out_o the_o divine_a character_n from_o his_o soul_n in_o a_o word_n of_o a_o servant_n and_o have_v of_o sin_n thou_o frame_v he_o anew_o and_o make_v he_o a_o lord_n and_o prepare_v a_o crown_n of_o glory_n for_o he_o to_o enjoy_v that_o lord_n be_v our_o hope_n and_o expectation_n because_o it_o be_v thy_o promise_n vers._n 6_o and_o that_o our_o heart_n fail_v we_o not_o in_o the_o way_n thou_o have_v in_o the_o mean_a time_n leave_v we_o a_o pledge_n and_o a_o pawn_n man_n by_o his_o fall_n lose_v his_o sovereignty_n over_o the_o creature_n but_o thou_o have_v restore_v he_o in_o thy_o son_n to_o his_o command_n vers._n 7_o thou_o have_v make_v he_o to_o have_v dominion_n over_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n and_o have_v put_v all_o thing_n in_o subjection_n under_o his_o foot_n thou_o have_v give_v he_o sheep_n to_o clothe_v he_o ox_n to_o labour_n for_o he_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n to_o obey_v and_o fear_v he_o the_o fowl_n of_o the_o air_n and_o fish_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o whatsoever_o walk_v through_o the_o path_n of_o the_o sea_n for_o variety_n and_o dainty_n to_o feed_v and_o supply_v he_o the_o consideration_n of_o this_o thy_o bounty_n to_o mankind_n that_o deserve_v it_o not_o enforce_v from_o i_o vers._n 9_o that_o exclamation_n with_o which_o i_o begin_v o_o lord_n o_o lord_n our_o governor_n how_o excellent_a be_v thy_o name_n in_o all_o the_o earth_n o_o our_o god_n since_o thou_o have_v be_v so_o mindful_a of_o we_o never_o suffer_v we_o to_o be_v unmindful_a of_o thou_o since_o thou_o have_v show_v thy_o mercy_n in_o visit_v and_o redeem_n we_o never_o let_v we_o show_v ourselves_o unthankful_a for_o this_o thy_o visitation_n and_o redemption_n suffer_v we_o not_o to_o abuse_v thy_o creature_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v we_o for_o food_n nor_o thy_o gift_n bestow_v for_o clothing_n nor_o wanton_o and_o cruel_o to_o make_v use_n of_o our_o dominion_n but_o give_v we_o grace_v so_o high_o to_o estéem_v of_o thy_o rich_a mercy_n and_o with_o such_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n to_o use_v thy_o creature_n that_o thy_o name_n thereby_o may_v still_o be_v the_o more_o magnify_v thy_o bounty_n exalt_v thy_o providence_n more_o declare_v thy_o honour_n enlarge_v thy_o person_n glorify_v and_o our_o soul_n at_o last_o save_v by_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n psal._n ix_o this_o be_v a_o psalm_n of_o thanksgiving_n for_o a_o victory_n over_o his_o enemy_n it_o consist_v of_o five_o chief_a part_n 1._o david_n thanksgiving_n or_o profession_n of_o praise_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2._o which_o be_v amplify_v and_o illustrate_v and_o continue_v till_o the_o ten_o verse_n 2._o a_o exhortation_n to_o other_o to_o do_v the_o like_a vers_n 11._o and_o a_o reason_n give_v for_o it_o vers_n 12._o 3._o a_o petition_n for_o himself_o vers_fw-la 13._o and_o the_o reason_n for_o it_o vers_n 14._o 4._o a_o remembrance_n of_o god_n goodness_n in_o the_o overthrow_n of_o his_o enemy_n for_o which_o he_o exult_v and_o sing_v a_o song_n of_o triumph_n from_o vers_fw-la 15._o to_o vers_n 19_o 5._o the_o conclusion_n which_o be_v petitory_a vers_fw-la 19_o 20._o 1._o praise_n the_o first_o part_n david_n profession_n of_o praise_n his_o profession_n of_o praise_n be_v set_v down_o in_o the_o two_o first_o verse_n in_o which_o we_o may_v observe_v 1._o the_o matter_n of_o it_o with_o the_o extent_n all_o the_o marvellous_a work_n of_o god_n 2._o as_o if_o he_o can_v never_o express_v these_o enough_o how_o he_o vary_v the_o synonima_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o i_o will_v show_v forth_o i_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o i_o will_v sing_v praise_n to_o thy_o name_n vers._n 1_o i_o will_v show_v forth_o i_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o i_o will_v sing_v praise_n to_o thy_o name_n o_o thou_o most_o high_a in_o which_o word_n there_o be_v a_o incrementum_fw-la or_o climax_n 3._o the_o principle_n whence_o this_o praise_n flow_v not_o from_o the_o lip_n but_o from_o the_o heart_n 2._o from_o the_o whole_a heart_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n this_o he_o amplify_v from_o the_o cause_n cause_n which_o he_o first_o amplify_v from_o the_o cause_n which_o be_v double_a 1._o the_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d that_o which_o outward_o move_v he_o and_o give_v he_o a_o just_a occasion_n to_o do_v so_o enemy_n so_o the_o overthrow_n of_o his_o enemy_n the_o overthrow_n of_o his_o enemy_n when_o my_o enemy_n be_v turn_v back_o which_o be_v not_o overcome_v by_o my_o strength_n and_o valour_n but_o by_o the_o presence_n of_o thy_o power_n 2._o vers._n 3_o they_o shall_v fall_v and_o perish_v at_o thy_o presence_n thou_o be_v the_o chief_a and_o principal_a cause_n of_o this_o victory_n it_o victory_n that_o god_n alone_o do_v it_o use_v therefore_o deserve_v the_o thanks_o of_o this_o the_o prophet_n make_v a_o full_a narrative_n in_o the_o two_o next_o verse_n set_v god_n as_o it_o be_v upon_o the_o bench_n and_o do_v the_o office_n of_o a_o judge_n 1._o vers._n 4_o thou_o maintaine_v my_o right_a and_o my_o cause_n 2._o vers._n 5_o thou_o sit_v in_o the_o throne_n judge_v right_a 3._o thou_o have_v rebuke_v the_o heathen_a 4._o thou_o have_v destroy_v the_o wicked_a thou_o have_v put_v out_o their_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o in_o a_o word_n thou_o be_v a_o just_a judge_n that_o defend'_v the_o innocent_a and_o punish_v their_o oppressor_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v praise_v thou_o 3._o vers._n 6_o and_o then_o upon_o the_o confidence_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o power_n he_o insult_v over_o his_o enemy_n with_o this_o sarcasm_n enemy_n for_o this_o he_o insult_v over_o his_o enemy_n o_o thou_o enemy_n destruction_n be_v come_v to_o a_o perpetual_a end_n thy_o power_n of_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o fortify_v city_n in_o which_o thou_o dwelle_v be_v overthrow_v power_n and_o show_v the_o super-eminency_n of_o god_n power_n and_o their_o and_o thy_o memory_n be_v perish_v 4._o next_o to_o make_v his_o assertion_n clear_a to_o the_o enemy_n power_n he_o oppose_v god_n his_o kingdom_n to_o their_o kingdom_n but_o the_o
lord_n vers._n 7_o the_o administration_n of_o his_o kingdom_n be_v 1._o eternal_a the_o lord_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o vers._n 8_o 2._o his_o office_n to_o be_v judge_n he_o have_v prepare_v his_o throne_n for_o judgement_n 3._o he_o be_v a_o universal_a judge_n he_o shall_v judge_v the_o whole_a world_n 4._o he_o be_v a_o just_a judge_n he_o shall_v judge_v in_o righteousness_n people_n which_o beget_v a_o confidence_n in_o his_o people_n he_o shall_v minister_v judgement_n to_o the_o people_n in_o uprightness_n 5._o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a judge_n to_o his_o people_n vers._n 9_o for_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v a_o refuge_n for_o the_o oppress_a a_o refuge_n in_o time_n of_o trouble_n 5._o the_o effect_n or_o consequent_a upon_o this_o his_o execution_n of_o justice_n which_o be_v the_o confidence_n thence_o arise_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o his_o people_n which_o be_v here_o describe_v by_o their_o knowledge_n of_o god_n 2._o seek_v he_o vers._n 10_o they_o that_o know_v thy_o name_n will_v put_v their_o trust_n in_o thou_o for_o thou_o lord_n have_v not_o forsake_v they_o that_o seek_v thou_o 2._o a_o exhortation_n to_o other_o to_o praise_n god_n god_n 2_o he_o exhort_v other_o to_o praise_v god_n sing_v praise_n to_o the_o lord_n that_o dwell_v in_o zion_n that_o be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o people_n and_o church_n to_o defend_v they_o declare_v among_o the_o people_n his_o do_n part_n the_o second_o part_n of_o which_o he_o assign_v the_o reason_n that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a god_n and_o will_v require_v their_o blood_n at_o the_o hand_n of_o those_o that_o oppress_a and_o slay_v they_o vers._n 11_o a_o inquisition_n for_o blood_n he_o will_v make_v and_o when_o he_o make_v inquisition_n for_o blood_n justice_n for_o his_o justice_n he_o remember_v they_o the_o innocent_a unjust_o oppress_v and_o slay_v vers._n 12_o and_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o humble_a the_o cry_n of_o their_o blood_n shall_v be_v hear_v 3._o a_o petition_n for_o himself_o that_o god_n will_v show_v he_o mercy_n favour_n mercy_n he_o petition_n for_o favour_n and_o look_v upon_o his_o affliction_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n part_n the_o three_o part_n consider_v the_o trouble_n of_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o thou_o that_o lift_v i_o up_o from_o the_o gate_n that_o be_v the_o power_n of_o death_n vers._n 13_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v do_v by_o i_o now_o as_o thou_o have_v do_v heretofore_o and_o the_o reason_n or_o argument_n by_o which_o he_o persuade_v god_n to_o hear_v he_o and_o show_v mercy_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o final_a cause_n vers._n 14_o he_o look_v not_o so_o much_o upon_o himself_o as_o god_n honour_n it_o be_v vow_v that_o he_o may_v have_v just_a cause_n to_o praise_n god_n which_o he_o vow_v that_o i_o may_v show_v thy_o praise_n 2._o all_o thy_o praise_n 3._o in_o thy_o church_n in_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n 4._o that_o i_o may_v do_v it_o with_o joyful_a lip_n 5._o which_o i_o will_v do_v i_o will_v rejoice_v in_o thy_o salvation_n 4._o and_o then_o as_o if_o he_o be_v show_v forth_o this_o praise_n in_o the_o congregation_n part_n the_o four_o part_n he_o sing_v forth_o his_o song_n of_o triumph_n his_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d over_o his_o enemy_n in_o metaphor_n triumph_n and_o perform_v in_o a_o song_n of_o triumph_n 1._o the_o heathen_a be_v sink_v down_o into_o the_o pit_n that_o they_o make_v 2._o in_o the_o net_n which_o they_o hide_v be_v their_o own_o foot_n take_v 3._o this_o be_v the_o lord_n do_v vers._n 15_o therefore_o though_o wicked_a man_n do_v doubt_v before_o of_o his_o providence_n and_o justice_n yet_o vers._n 16_o now_o the_o lord_n be_v know_v by_o the_o judgement_n he_o execute_v for_o 4._o the_o wicked_a be_v snare_v in_o the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n higgaion_n selah_n which_o be_v a_o thing_n exceed_o to_o be_v meditate_a on_o and_o not_o forget_v 5._o the_o wicked_a shall_v be_v turn_v to_o hell_n and_o all_o the_o people_n that_o forget_v god_n vers._n 17_o their_o breath_n be_v in_o their_o nostril_n and_o die_v they_o must_v which_o be_v some_o comfort_n to_o those_o they_o oppress_v and_o if_o they_o repent_v not_o vers._n 18_o suffer_v eternal_a punishment_n 2._o but_o the_o chief_a comfort_n be_v petition_n the_o five_o part_n be_v a_o petition_n and_o proceed_v from_o god_n justice_n and_o his_o goodness_n towards_o the_o innocent_a unjust_o oppress_v for_o the_o needy_a shall_v not_o always_o be_v forget_v the_o expectation_n of_o the_o poor_a shall_v not_o perish_v for_o ever_o their_o hope_n shall_v not_o be_v frustrate_a verse_n 19_o 5._o the_o conclusion_n be_v petitory_a arise_v o_o lord_n church_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n 1._o let_v not_o man_n prevail_v over_o thy_o people_n 2._o let_v the_o heathen_a be_v judge_v in_o thy_o sight_n vers._n 20_o 3._o put_v they_o in_o fear_n o_o lord_n now_o they_o fear_v nothing_o fear_v that_o they_o may_v fear_v be_v in_o their_o height_n and_o prosperity_n they_o be_v insolent_a and_o proud_a manifest_a thy_o divine_a presence_n to_o their_o terror_n for_o than_o 4._o man_n and_o know_v themselves_o to_o be_v but_o man_n they_o will_v know_v themselves_o to_o be_v but_o man_n infirm_a and_o mortal_a creature_n and_o not_o insult_v over_o thy_o people_n and_o glory_n upon_o their_o own_o strength_n and_o prosperity_n the_o prayer_n and_o hymn_n out_o of_o the_o nine_o psalm_n for_o the_o church_n in_o affliction_n persecute_v and_o oppress_v by_o enemy_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o vers._n 1_o o_o lord_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o i_o will_v make_v know_v to_o other_o as_o much_o as_o in_o i_o lie_v those_o wonderful_a work_n which_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o thy_o people_n in_o all_o age_n vers._n 2_o i_o will_v not_o be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v so_o much_o in_o the_o vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n of_o this_o life_n as_o in_o thou_o the_o giver_n of_o they_o and_o for_o that_o i_o will_v sing_v praise_n to_o thy_o name_n o_o thou_o most_o high_a high_a than_o all_o thing_n in_o this_o world_n and_o far_o beyond_o all_o praise_n that_o i_o can_v give_v for_o thou_o vers._n 7_o lord_n who_o be_v from_o all_o eternity_n and_o shall_v continue_v the_o same_o for_o ever_o vers._n 8_o haste_v prepare_v thy_o seat_n to_o judge_v the_o world_n on_o which_o be_v ascend_v thou_o will_v judge_v the_o world_n in_o righteousness_n reward_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o desert_n repay_v good_a thing_n to_o those_o who_o know_v thy_o name_n and_o seek_v thou_o but_o heavy_a judgement_n to_o those_o who_o dishonour_v thou_o and_o oppress_v thy_o people_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o vers._n 13_o o_o lord_n consider_v my_o trouble_n which_o i_o suffer_v of_o they_o that_o hate_v i_o vers._n 4_o o_o thou_o that_o sit_v in_o the_o throne_n and_o judge_v right_a maintain_v my_o right_n and_o my_o cause_n vers._n 16_o and_o lift_v i_o up_o from_o the_o power_n of_o death_n make_v thyself_o know_v by_o execute_v judgement_n for_o i_o vers._n 3_o o_o let_v my_o enemy_n be_v turn_v back_o and_o perish_v at_o thy_o presence_n vers._n 18_o forget_v not_o the_o cry_n of_o the_o needy_a and_o let_v not_o the_o expectation_n of_o the_o poor_a perish_v for_o ever_o vers._n 12_o make_v inquisition_n for_o that_o innocent_a blood_n of_o thy_o servant_n which_o they_o have_v pour_v out_o like_o water_n that_o can_v be_v gather_v up_o again_o and_o forget_v not_o the_o voice_n of_o abel_n blood_n that_o yet_o from_o the_o earth_n cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o god_n we_o have_v hear_v with_o our_o ear_n and_o our_o father_n have_v declare_v unto_o we_o the_o noble_a work_n that_o thou_o do_v in_o their_o day_n and_o in_o the_o old_a time_n before_o they_o vers._n 5_o how_o thou_o have_v destroy_v the_o wicked_a and_o rebuke_v the_o heathen_a and_o put_v out_o their_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o vers._n 9_o arise_v therefore_o o_o lord_n be_v a_o refuge_n to_o the_o oppress_a vers._n 19_o a_o refuge_n in_o this_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n let_v not_o man_n prevail_v and_o let_v thy_o enemy_n be_v judge_v in_o thy_o sight_n put_v they_o in_o fear_n o_o lord_n that_o they_o may_v know_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v not_o god_n but_o weak_a infirm_a and_o mortal_a man_n now_o they_o be_v proud_a of_o their_o victory_n and_o puff_v up_o with_o their_o success_n o_o break_v the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n with_o some_o calamity_n and_o fearful_a disaster_n that_o be_v bring_v to_o consider_v their_o own_o frail_a condition_n and_o intolerable_a insolence_n they_o may_v cease_v to_o pride_n it_o against_o thou_o and_o thy_o church_n o_o thou_o enemy_n vers._n 6_o thou_o breathe_v nothing_o but_o
by_o oppress_a tyrant_n do_v prostrate_v ourselves_o before_o thy_o throne_n of_o mercy_n vers._n 1_o and_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o to_o look_v upon_o our_o affliction_n and_o not_o for_o ever_o to_o hide_v thy_o face_n from_o we_o o_o lord_n why_o stand_v thou_o so_o far_o off_o as_o if_o thou_o have_v depose_v all_o care_n of_o we_o and_o have_v quite_o forget_v we_o why_o hide_v thou_o thyself_o and_o withdrawe_v thy_o eye_n thy_o hand_n thy_o help_n in_o this_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n when_o our_o present_a calamity_n be_v so_o great_a that_o now_o we_o stand_v in_o most_o need_n of_o thy_o aid_n and_o succour_v the_o wicked_a be_v exalt_v to_o dignity_n and_o power_n vers._n 2_o in_o the_o pride_n of_o his_o heart_n do_v persecute_v the_o poor_a breathe_v nothing_o but_o fire_n and_o flame_n to_o devour_v thy_o people_n he_o conspire_v make_v league_n and_o take_v counsel_n to_o oppress_v the_o just_a the_o wicked_a boast_v and_o glori_v vers._n 3_o that_o he_o have_v attain_v to_o what_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n desire_v and_o the_o covetous_a wretch_n fly_v upon_o other_o man_n good_n sacred_a and_o profane_a vers._n 4_o he_o catch_v and_o heap_n up_o riches_n and_o bless_v himself_o in_o his_o rapine_n judge_v that_o he_o be_v the_o sole_a happy_a man_n yea_o as_o if_o it_o be_v too_o little_a to_o insult_v over_o poor_a miserable_a man_n he_o abhor_v even_o the_o lord_n he_o laugh_v at_o and_o contemn_v the_o anger_n and_o judgement_n of_o thou_o our_o god_n as_o if_o he_o be_v get_v to_o that_o height_n vers._n 4_o that_o he_o shall_v never_o be_v cast_v down_o through_o the_o pride_n of_o his_o countenance_n he_o snuff_v at_o thou_o he_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n there_o be_v no_o god_n no_o god_n that_o will_v regard_v vers._n 5_o inquire_v into_o and_o avenge_v the_o deed_n of_o man_n there_o have_v be_v hitherto_o success_n and_o prosperity_n in_o his_o way_n and_o therefore_o his_o endeavour_n be_v always_o grievous_a afflictive_a and_o heavy_a through_o oppression_n thy_o judgement_n be_v far_o above_o out_o of_o his_o fight_n he_o consider_v not_o that_o there_o be_v another_o day_n when_o the_o work_n of_o all_o man_n shall_v be_v examine_v and_o their_o impious_a work_n punish_v and_o therefore_o he_o go_v on_o secure_o and_o puff_v at_o contemn_v deride_v and_o with_o the_o breath_n of_o his_o mouth_n think_v to_o blow_v away_o all_o those_o he_o count_v his_o enemy_n vers._n 6_o he_o sing_v a_o requiem_n to_o his_o soul_n he_o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n i_o shall_v never_o be_v remove_v i_o shall_v never_o be_v cast_v down_o from_o this_o state_n and_o honour_n dignity_n and_o power_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n i_o shall_v not_o be_v in_o adversity_n yea_o vers._n 7_o his_o mouth_n be_v full_a of_o curse_v deceit_n and_o fraud_n under_o his_o tongue_n be_v mischief_n and_o vanity_n he_o be_v of_o a_o fraudulent_a and_o insidious_a nature_n and_o that_o he_o may_v the_o easy_o cover_v this_o his_o craft_n and_o subtlety_n to_o deceive_v the_o imprudent_a he_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o bind_v himself_o with_o a_o vow_n a_o oath_n a_o curse_n when_o under_o these_o fair_a and_o religious_a word_n there_o lie_v nothing_o but_o vanity_n mischief_n and_o poison_n and_o at_o last_o when_o all_o these_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n break_v forth_o as_o a_o high-way-man_n vers._n 8_o he_o sit_v in_o the_o lurking-place_n of_o the_o village_n in_o the_o secret_a place_n he_o murder_v the_o innocent_a vers._n 9_o his_o eye_n as_o those_o of_o a_o archer_n be_v privy_o level_v and_o aim_v at_o the_o good_n and_o life_n of_o the_o poor_a what_o by_o his_o for-like_a fraud_n he_o can_v compass_v he_o will_v do_v by_o violence_n for_o he_o lie_v in_o wait_v secret_o as_o a_o lion_n in_o his_o den_n he_o lie_v in_o wait_n to_o catch_v the_o poor_a harmless_a man_n when_o he_o take_v he_o in_o his_o net_n he_o destroy_v he_o he_o fast_v he_o pray_v vers._n 10_o he_o crouch_v he_o humble_v himself_o that_o the_o congregation_n of_o the_o poor_a may_v fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o his_o captain_n or_o strong_a one_o o_o god_n his_o impiety_n his_o pride_n his_o covetousness_n his_o cruelty_n his_o hypocrisy_n his_o perjury_n be_v so_o great_a vers._n 11_o because_o he_o have_v say_v in_o his_o heart_n god_n have_v forget_v he_o hide_v his_o face_n and_o will_v never_o see_v it_o arise_v o_o lord_n lift_v up_o thy_o hand_n vers._n 12_o hitherto_o thy_o hand_n have_v seem_v remiss_a and_o feeble_a in_o our_o protection_n but_o now_o o_o god_n declare_v thy_o power_n and_o show_v the_o strength_n of_o thy_o arm_n and_o smite_v these_o our_o enemy_n on_o the_o cheekbone_n let_v it_o never_o be_v cast_v in_o our_o tooth_n that_o thou_o have_v forget_v the_o humble_a why_o shall_v he_o dare_v with_o his_o blasphemy_n thus_o to_o contemn_v and_o revile_v thou_o why_o shall_v he_o say_v in_o his_o heart_n thou_o will_v not_o require_v it_o that_o thou_o care_v not_o for_o thing_n below_o vers._n 13_o that_o thou_o will_v not_o punish_v the_o wicked_a nor_o avenge_v the_o just_a the_o imagination_n of_o man_n heart_n be_v but_o vain_a for_o sure_o thou_o have_v see_v it_o vers._n 14_o for_o thou_o behold_v mischief_n and_o spite_n thou_o weigh_o the_o mischievous_a action_n and_o spiteful_a deal_n of_o the_o wicked_a against_o the_o innocent_a vers._n 15_o to_o requite_v and_o revenge_v it_o in_o a_o season_n best_o know_v to_o thou_o and_o therefore_o o_o lord_n we_o thy_o poor_a afflict_a people_n as_o destitute_a of_o help_n as_o poor_a orphan_n deprive_v of_o their_o parent_n look_v for_o no_o humane_a succour_n nor_o seek_v after_o unlawful_a way_n but_o commit_v ourselves_o and_o cause_n whole_o to_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o helper_n and_o have_v promise_v relief_n to_o the_o fatherless_a break_v thou_o the_o arm_n and_o power_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o evil_a man_n vers._n 16_o seek_v our_o and_z take_v away_o his_o wickedness_n that_o there_o may_v remain_v no_o sign_n or_o step_v of_o his_o impiety_n punish_v he_o till_o thou_o find_v nothing_o to_o punish_v be_v condemn_v let_v he_o perish_v and_o come_v to_o eternal_a ignominy_n and_o contempt_n so_o shall_v thy_o people_n have_v reason_n to_o bless_v thou_o vers._n 17_o break_v forth_o into_o sing_v and_o say_v the_o lord_n be_v king_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o the_o wicked_a be_v perish_v out_o of_o the_o good_a land_n which_o he_o have_v give_v to_o his_o people_n for_o a_o inheritance_n they_o be_v root_v out_o of_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n thou_o o_o lord_n be_v a_o gracious_a god_n vers._n 18_o for_o thou_o have_v hear_v the_o desire_n of_o the_o humble_a hear_v we_o now_o then_o now_o in_o our_o distress_n o_o good_a god_n prepare_v our_o heart_n to_o ask_v and_o cause_v thy_o ear_n to_o hear_v our_o petition_n judge_v the_o fatherless_a who_o be_v destitute_a of_o counsel_n help_v and_o strength_n free_a thy_o oppress_a people_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o 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that_o salvation_n thou_o shall_v send_v i_o and_o for_o very_a joy_n from_o a_o grateful_a heart_n i_o will_v give_v thou_o thanks_o ver._n 6_o and_o sing_v hymn_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o my_o lord_n who_o have_v repay_v i_o good_a for_o the_o hope_n that_o i_o have_v repose_v in_o he_o and_o i_o will_v chant_v psalm_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o that_o god_n who_o have_v deal_v love_o and_o bountiful_o with_o i_o declare_v the_o greatness_n and_o goodness_n of_o his_o power_n and_o love_n for_o my_o deliverance_n ever_o and_o ever_o psal._n fourteen_o which_o be_v practical_a atheist_n character_n two_o part_n there_o be_v of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o the_o description_n of_o the_o practical_a atheist_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 7._o 2._o a_o petition_n for_o the_o church_n ver_fw-la 7._o 1._o the_o atheist_n be_v here_o note_v out_o to_o we_o divers_a way_n describe_v the_o first_o part_n the_o practical_a atheist_n describe_v 1._o from_o his_o name_n nabal_n a_o fool_n or_o rather_o a_o 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abominable_a 3._o and_o he_o be_v guilty_a of_o the_o sin_n of_o omission_n there_o be_v none_o that_o do_v good_a this_o in_o general_a after_o the_o prophet_n descend_v to_o some_o particular_n atheist_n particular_n never_o good_a david_n conviction_n of_o the_o atheist_n 2._o david_n demonstrate_v what_o he_o say_v three_o way_n and_o convince_v they_o 1._o by_o the_o testimony_n of_o god_n himself_o for_o he_o bring_v he_o in_o as_o a_o witness_n against_o they_o and_o such_o a_o witness_n that_o can_v be_v deceive_v for_o he_o be_v 1._o a_o eye-witness_n prospectat_fw-la he_o look_v on_o eye-witness_n on_o by_o god_n who_o be_v a_o eye-witness_n 2._o he_o be_v in_o heaven_n above_o they_o and_o by_o that_o advantage_n may_v see_v all_o he_o look_v down_o from_o heaven_n 3._o and_o all_o he_o see_v and_o be_v diligent_a to_o inquire_v ver._n 2_o he_o look_v from_o heaven_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o man_n all_o from_o heaven_n see_v all_o 4._o action_n and_o inquire_v into_o his_o action_n and_o the_o end_n be_v to_o inquire_v into_o their_o religion_n to_o see_v if_o there_o be_v any_o that_o will_v understand_v and_o seek_v after_o god_n 2._o ver._n 3_o and_o then_o he_o give_v his_o testimony_n in_o these_o general_a term_n they_o be_v all_o go_v aside_o testimony_n and_o give_v this_o testimony_n they_o be_v all_o become_v filthy_a there_o be_v none_o that_o do_v good_a no_o not_o one_o 3._o good_a 3._o in_o general_n that_o not_o one_o good_a and_o then_o in_o the_o next_o verse_n he_o reckon_v up_o two_o especial_a sin_n of_o which_o they_o be_v guilty_a injustice_n and_o impiety_n 1._o ver._n 4_o injustice_n for_o they_o eat_v up_o his_o people_n
discipline_n and_o science_n strength_n defence_n that_o he_o have_v from_o god_n 4._o from_o the_o safe_a custody_n that_o in_o the_o battle_n he_o receive_v no_o wound_n vers._n 36_o 5._o from_o the_o success_n of_o the_o battle_n he_o have_v his_o enemy_n in_o chase_n vers._n 37_o and_o follow_v they_o in_o pursuit_n 6._o from_o the_o greatness_n of_o his_o victory_n vers._n 38_o it_o be_v a_o complete_a and_o full_a conquest_n for_o by_o it_o his_o enemy_n be_v take_v consume_v wound_a not_o able_a to_o rise_v they_o fall_v under_o his_o foot_n subdue_v their_o neck_n bring_v down_o etc._n etc._n 7._o from_o the_o cause_n in_o which_o he_o take_v nothing_o â—o_o himself_o but_o attribute_n the_o whole_a to_o god_n thou_o have_v gird_v i_o etc._n etc._n thou_o have_v subdue_v thou_o have_v give_v i_o the_o neck_n of_o my_o enemy_n which_o be_v indeed_o acknowledge_v through_o the_o whole_a psalm_n 2._o the_o consequent_a upon_o this_o victory_n kingdom_n the_o consequent_a of_o the_o victory_n viz._n the_o enlargement_n of_o his_o kingdom_n be_v the_o propagation_n and_o enlargement_n of_o david_n kingdom_n 1._o that_o before_o these_o victory_n there_o be_v murmur_v at_o he_o by_o the_o people_n but_o now_o be_v a_o conqueror_n they_o be_v all_o quiet_a thou_o have_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o strive_n of_o the_o people_n his_o crown_n be_v quiet_a vers._n 43_o 2._o he_o be_v exalt_v to_o be_v the_o head_n of_o heathen_a moabite_n ammonite_n etc._n etc._n serve_v he_o vers._n 44_o 3._o nay_o a_o people_n who_o i_o have_v not_o know_v alien_n shall_v serve_v i_o nay_o assoon_o as_o they_o hear_v of_o i_o they_o shall_v obey_v i_o etc._n etc._n vers._n 45_o 4._o it_o be_v true_a indeed_o they_o shall_v dissemble_v in_o it_o and_o do_v it_o for_o fear_n more_o than_o love_n and_o take_v every_o occasion_n to_o fall_v off_o and_o fade_v away_o but_o yet_o however_o they_o shall_v do_v it_o submit_v and_o be_v content_a to_o serve_v i_o victory_n the_o four_o part_n david_n doxology_n for_o his_o victory_n the_o last_o part_n contain_v the_o main_a scope_n and_o intent_n of_o david_n in_o this_o psalm_n which_o be_v to_o celebrate_v and_o extol_v the_o name_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n for_o his_o victory_n and_o it_o have_v two_o part_n 1._o his_o present_a thanksgiving_n 2._o and_o his_o profession_n for_o the_o future_a 1._o the_o lord_n live_v and_o bless_v be_v my_o rock_n vers._n 46_o and_o let_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n be_v exalt_v and_o to_o that_o end_n in_o the_o two_o next_o verse_n he_o make_v mention_n again_o of_o his_o victory_n and_o attribute_n the_o whole_a success_n to_o god_n 2._o and_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o will_v never_o cease_v to_o do_v it_o no_o not_o among_o the_o heathen_a therefore_o i_o will_v give_v thanks_o to_o thou_o among_o the_o heathen_a and_o sing_v praise_n etc._n etc._n 3._o and_o he_o profess_v that_o he_o have_v great_a reason_n to_o do_v it_o great_a deliverance_n give_v he_o to_o his_o king_n he_o one_o of_o his_o own_o chaise_n and_o show_v mercy_n to_o his_o anoint_v uncto_fw-la svo_fw-la to_o david_n and_o not_o to_o david_n a_o lone_a but_o to_o his_o seed_n for_o evermore_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o thanksgiving_n for_o some_o great_a victory_n collect_v out_o of_o psalm_n 18._o o_o lord_n who_o eye_n be_v bright_a ten_o thousand_o time_n than_o the_o sun_n thou_o who_o behold_v all_o the_o way_n of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o will_v reward_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o do_n vers._n 25_o who_o to_o the_o good_a and_o innocent_a will_v show_v thyself_o good_a and_o merciful_a and_o to_o the_o perverse_a and_o froward_a will_v show_v thyself_o averse_a and_o severe_a we_o thy_o afflict_a people_n have_v in_o the_o depth_n of_o our_o sorrow_n cry_v unto_o thou_o and_o thou_o have_v out_o of_o thy_o goodness_n save_v we_o and_o have_v bring_v down_o the_o high_a look_n of_o the_o proud_a the_o sorrow_n of_o imminent_a death_n and_o the_o incursion_n of_o furious_a man_n like_o torrent_n of_o water_n encompass_v we_o the_o snare_n they_o lay_v for_o we_o make_v we_o afraid_a the_o grave_n be_v open_a and_o ready_a to_o swallow_v we_o but_o in_o these_o our_o distress_n we_o call_v upon_o the_o lord_n and_o cry_v unto_o our_o god_n and_o he_o hear_v we_o out_o of_o his_o holy_a dwell_n in_o heaven_n and_o the_o cry_n of_o our_o ardent_a and_o instant_a supplication_n be_v hear_v by_o he_o accept_v and_o grant_v lord_n when_o thou_o wente_v out_o against_o our_o enemy_n when_o thou_o marchedst_a out_o into_o the_o field_n against_o edom_n vers._n 13_o the_o earth_n tremble_v and_o the_o heaven_n drop_v the_o lord_n also_o thunder_v from_o heaven_n and_o the_o high_a give_v his_o thunder_n hailstone_n and_o coal_n of_o fire_n 15._o from_o verse_n 7._o to_o 15._o he_o fight_v from_o heaven_n the_o star_n in_o their_o course_n fight_v against_o sisera_n o_o my_o soul_n thou_o have_v tread_v down_o strength_n for_o o_o lord_n the_o earth_n the_o heaven_n the_o mountain_n the_o lightning_n the_o thunder_n the_o dark_a and_o thick_a cloud_n the_o wind_n and_o rain_n the_o bail-stone_n and_o tempest_n all_o have_v obey_v thy_o voice_n and_o conspire_v at_o thy_o command_n to_o the_o destruction_n of_o our_o enemy_n to_o tear_v they_o to_o scatter_v they_o to_o discomfit_v they_o they_o be_v too_o strong_a for_o we_o vers._n 16_o they_o take_v all_o advantage_n against_o we_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o trouble_n and_o weakness_n but_o then_o thou_o lord_n be_v our_o protector_n and_o defender_n even_o than_o he_o reach_v we_o his_o hand_n and_o help_v from_o heaven_n he_o send_v his_o angel_n from_o above_o he_o take_v we_o he_o draw_v we_o he_o deliver_v he_o free_v we_o from_o our_o strong_a enemy_n from_o those_o who_o hate_v we_o from_o those_o bitter_a calamity_n which_o like_o many_o water_n do_v environ_v our_o soul_n and_o he_o bring_v we_o out_o of_o these_o strait_n into_o a_o large_a and_o safe_a place_n he_o deliver_v we_o even_o because_o he_o have_v a_o favour_n unto_o we_o thou_o lord_n out_o of_o thy_o free_a love_n and_o mercy_n have_v do_v it_o so_o it_o be_v because_o so_o lord_n it_o please_v thou_o what_o shall_v we_o give_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o benefit_n he_o have_v do_v unto_o we_o assist_v we_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o we_o will_v from_o henceforth_o keep_v thy_o way_n and_o not_o depart_v from_o our_o god_n as_o the_o wicked_a do_v his_o judgement_n shall_v always_o be_v before_o we_o and_o we_o will_v not_o put_v away_o his_o statute_n from_o we_o we_o will_v walk_v more_o close_o and_o upright_o with_o our_o god_n and_o keep_v ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o iniquity_n even_o from_o the_o temptation_n of_o that_o bosome-sin_n with_o which_o we_o have_v be_v hitherto_o defile_v for_o than_o we_o know_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v reward_v we_o after_o our_o righteous_a deal_n and_o integrity_n according_a to_o the_o cleanness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o hand_n in_o his_o eyesight_n we_o will_v therefore_o love_v thou_o vers._n 1_o o_o lord_n our_o strength_n for_o thou_o be_v our_o rock_n and_o our_o fortress_n and_o our_o deliverer_n thou_o be_v our_o god_n our_o strong_a hold_n in_o thou_o will_v we_o trust_v our_o buckler_n and_o the_o horn_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o our_o high_a tower_n for_o who_o be_v god_n save_o the_o lord_n vers._n 31_o or_o who_o be_v the_o rock_n save_o our_o god_n it_o be_v god_n that_o have_v gird_v and_o arm_v we_o with_o strength_n and_o bless_v we_o to_o make_v his_o work_n perfect_a he_o have_v give_v we_o expedition_n in_o our_o action_n and_o power_n to_o possess_v the_o strong_a fortress_n he_o have_v teach_v and_o instruct_v we_o in_o the_o art_n of_o war_n and_o fit_v our_o arm_n make_v they_o in_o strength_n like_o a_o bow_n of_o steel_n nimble_a to_o shoot_v dextrous_a to_o hit_v and_o kill_v the_o enemy_n and_o in_o the_o very_a mouth_n of_o danger_n thou_o have_v give_v we_o thy_o salvation_n for_o a_o shield_n and_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o right_a hand_n have_v uphold_v and_o sustain_v we_o vers._n 36_o that_o we_o fall_v not_o and_o thy_o favour_n have_v make_v we_o great_a increase_v we_o in_o power_n and_o dignity_n we_o seem_v to_o be_v enclose_v and_o shut_v up_o in_o inexecrable_a difficulty_n but_o thou_o have_v enlarge_v our_o step_n and_o in_o these_o slippery_a place_n not_o suffer_v our_o foot_n to_o flide_v in_o thy_o name_n and_o power_n it_o be_v that_o we_o have_v pursue_v our_o enemy_n vers._n 37_o that_o our_o foot_n be_v not_o weary_v in_o the_o pursuit_n we_o have_v overtake_v they_o that_o we_o have_v not_o turn_v again_o till_o we_o have_v
external_a internal_a worship_n 3._o and_o to_o persuade_v to_o this_o he_o give_v two_o reason_n 1._o draw_v from_o god_n goodness_n his_o acceptance_n of_o the_o worship_n be_v worship_n because_o god_n will_v accepts_z be_v and_o hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o afford_v help_n when_o we_o call_v vers._n 24_o for_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o despise_v nor_o abhor_v the_o affliction_n of_o the_o afflict_a neither_o have_v he_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o he_o but_o when_o he_o cry_v to_o he_o he_o hear_v he_o 2._o this_o be_v the_o first_o reason_n a_o second_o there_o be_v at_o the_o 26._o verse_n they_o verse_n by_o the_o promise_n make_v to_o they_o which_o be_v the_o great_a good_a that_o shall_v happen_v to_o those_o that_o believe_v and_o accept_v of_o the_o gospel_n preach_v to_o they_o vers._n 26_o who_o he_o call_v here_o the_o meek_a i._n e._n the_o humble_a the_o brokenhearted_a the_o penitent_a the_o heavy-laden_a those_o who_o be_v oppress_v with_o the_o burden_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o astonish_v at_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n three_o promise_n of_o comfort_n be_v make_v unto_o they_o 1._o gospel_n 1._o they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o the_o gospel_n they_o shall_v eat_v and_o be_v satisfy_v i._n e._n they_o shall_v be_v feed_v by_o the_o word_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o the_o sacrament_n and_o they_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v with_o the_o glad_a tiding_n thereof_o 2._o eucharist_n 2._o celebrate_v the_o eucharist_n they_o shall_v praise_v the_o lord_n for_o this_o mercy_n seek_v his_o favour_n in_o his_o ordinance_n especial_o the_o eucharist_n the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o new_a testament_n be_v sacrifice_n of_o praise_n 3._o quiet_v 3._o their_o conscience_n quiet_v their_o heart_n shall_v live_v for_o ever_o their_o conscience_n be_v quiet_v and_o pacify_v and_o free_v from_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n wrath_n and_o now_o the_o prophet_n go_v on_o jew_n these_o promise_n make_v to_o the_o gentile_n as_o well_o as_o the_o jew_n and_o set_v forth_o unto_o we_o the_o extension_n and_o amplitude_n of_o these_o benefit_n that_o they_o belong_v not_o only_o to_o the_o jew_n but_o even_o to_o the_o gentile_n by_o who_o conversion_n the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n be_v to_o be_v enlarge_v all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n vers._n 27_o 1._o be_v warn_v by_o the_o preach_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o allure_v by_o these_o promise_n shall_v remember_v themselves_o convert_v who_o be_v to_o be_v convert_v consider_v of_o their_o lamentable_a condition_n in_o which_o they_o be_v and_o deplore_v their_o former_a estate_n impiety_n idolatry_n etc._n etc._n and_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n now_o manifest_v to_o they_o be_v lay_v to_o heart_n 2._o they_o cast_v away_o their_o god_n and_o forsake_v their_o lewd_a course_n shall_v turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n from_o who_o they_o have_v be_v alienate_v 3._o religion_n and_o embrace_v a_o new_a form_n of_o religion_n and_o be_v convert_v they_o shall_v embrace_v a_o new_a form_n of_o religion_n under_o the_o gospel_n all_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o nation_n shall_v worship_v before_o thou_o of_o which_o the_o reason_n be_v vers._n 28_o because_o christ_n be_v advance_v to_o the_o throne_n all_o power_n be_v give_v to_o he_o king_n for_o christ_n be_v exalt_v to_o be_v king_n for_o the_o kingdom_n i._n e._n of_o the_o church_n be_v the_o lord_n and_o he_o be_v the_o governor_n among_o the_o people_n and_o then_o he_o instance_v in_o two_o sort_n of_o man_n that_o shall_v become_v subject_n of_o this_o kingdom_n in_o effect_v all_o rich_a and_o poor_a 1._o vers._n 29_o the_o fat_a upon_o the_o earth_n that_o be_v the_o wealthy_a the_o mighty_a king_n prince_n subject_n prince_n to_o who_o the_o rich_a shall_v be_v subject_n great_a man_n be_v not_o exclude_v from_o the_o society_n of_o this_o kingdom_n and_o participation_n of_o grace_n all_o they_o that_o be_v fat_a upon_o the_o earth_n shall_v eat_v and_o worship_n 2._o 27.30_o 2._o and_o the_o poor_a penitent_n ezek._n 27.30_o they_o also_o that_o go_v down_o to_o the_o dust_n that_o be_v who_o be_v poor_a neglect_a draw_v out_o their_o life_n in_o misery_n and_o sit_v as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o dust_n those_o that_o be_v perpetual_a mourner_n and_o have_v perpetual_a dust_n and_o ash_n on_o their_o head_n these_o shall_v bow_v before_o he_o and_o no_o man_n have_v quicken_v his_o own_o soul_n or_o none_o can_v keep_v alive_a his_o own_o soul_n this_o clause_n be_v diverse_o read_v moller_n et_fw-la qui_fw-la animam_fw-la svam_fw-la non_fw-la vivificat_fw-la vulgar_a et_fw-la anima_fw-la mea_fw-la illi_fw-la vivet_fw-la jun._n qui_fw-la animam_fw-la svam_fw-la in_o vita_fw-la non_fw-la conservaverit_fw-la musculus_fw-la quorum_fw-la nemo_fw-la animam_fw-la svam_fw-la vivificabit_fw-la chald._n et_fw-la anima_fw-la impii_fw-la non_fw-la vivet_fw-la and_o therefore_o admit_v of_o several_a interpretation_n which_o read_v in_o the_o author_n 3._o king_n 3._o and_o to_o be_v a_o perpetual_a king_n last_o he_o do_v amplify_v the_o greatness_n of_o this_o benefit_n by_o the_o perpetuity_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n it_o be_v not_o a_o feast_n of_o one_o hour_n but_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v 1._o vers._n 30_o a_o seed_n shall_v serve_v he_o it_o shall_v be_v count_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o a_o generation_n a_o holy_a nation_n serve_v who_o his_o seed_n shall_v serve_v a_o royal_a priesthood_n 2._o and_o when_o one_o generation_n be_v past_a another_o shall_v come_v up_o to_o perform_v this_o duty_n vers._n 31_o be_v instruct_v by_o their_o father_n they_o shall_v come_v and_o declare_v his_o righteousness_n to_o a_o people_n that_o shall_v be_v bear_v ever_o for_o ever_o manebit_fw-la semper_fw-la ecclesia_fw-la 3._o last_o he_o conclude_v with_o the_o cause_n of_o all_o why_o we_o call_v why_o justify_v why_o sanctify_v why_o save_v quia_fw-la ipse_fw-la fecit_fw-la ipse_fw-la god_n the_o author_n of_o all_o do_v this_o be_v god_n do_v or_o if_o we_o read_v that_o he_o have_v do_v it_o then_o it_o be_v to_o be_v a_o part_n of_o the_o declaration_n a_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o 22._o psalm_n to_o be_v use_v by_o a_o disconsolate_a soul_n in_o a_o spiritual_a desertion_n o_o heavenly_a father_n and_o most_o merciful_a god_n thou_o see_v that_o at_o this_o time_n i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o sorrow_n and_o beset_v with_o heaviness_n thy_o comfort_n i_o now_o most_o need_n and_o yet_o thou_o seem_v to_o turn_v thy_o face_n from_o i_o my_o god_n vers._n 1_o who_o i_o have_v always_o serve_v my_o god_n who_o i_o have_v always_o trust_v why_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o far_o from_o my_o help_n why_o be_v it_o that_o thou_o do_v not_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o my_o complaint_n o_o my_o god_n vers._n 2_o i_o cry_v day_n and_o night_n to_o thou_o to_o take_v away_o this_o bitter_a cup_n from_o i_o but_o thou_o who_o be_v wont_v to_o hear_v those_o who_o call_v upon_o thou_o yet_o do_v not_o regard_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o roar_n as_o water_v that_o be_v pour_v out_o upon_o the_o ground_n and_o have_v no_o consistence_n vers._n 14_o as_o wax_n that_o melt_v at_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o fire_n and_o lose_v its_o continuity_n so_o be_v the_o heart_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o body_n it_o flow_v every_o way_n and_o be_v melt_v by_o the_o furnace_n of_o thy_o fierce_a wrath_n i_o have_v not_o whereon_o to_o stay_v i_o have_v not_o whereon_o to_o consist_v i_o pine_v with_o grief_n i_o dissolve_v with_o pain_n i_o pine_v and_o languish_v and_o faint_a and_o die_v my_o bone_n be_v fill_v with_o torture_n vers._n 15_o all_o the_o strength_n of_o my_o limb_n be_v waste_v my_o vital_a spirit_n fail_v my_o moisture_n be_v dry_v up_o my_o tongue_n cleave_v to_o my_o gum_n and_o i_o be_o bring_v even_o to_o the_o very_a dust_n of_o death_n i_o look_v about_o to_o see_v if_o any_o will_v pity_v i_o vers._n 17_o but_o i_o find_v they_o all_o miserable_a comforter_n they_o show_v no_o pity_n no_o compassion_n at_o all_o vers._n 6_o for_o as_o if_o i_o be_v a_o worm_n and_o no_o man_n they_o stare_v and_o look_v upon_o i_o delight_v themselves_o in_o my_o misery_n they_o scoff_v and_o scorn_v i_o so_o that_o i_o be_o become_v the_o reproach_n of_o man_n and_o the_o despise_a of_o the_o people_n their_o word_n be_v bitter_a their_o gesture_n worse_o vers._n 12_o they_o laugh_v i_o to_o scorn_v they_o shoot_v out_o their_o lip_n they_o shake_v their_o head_n they_o thus_o insult_v over_o i_o nay_o blaspheme_v thou_o he_o trust_v in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v deliver_v he_o let_v he_o deliver_v he_o now_o if_o he_o have_v any_o delight_n in_o he_o they_o compass_v i_o as_o wild_a bull_n they_o enclose_v i_o as_o mad_a dog_n they_o gape_v upon_o i_o as_o roar_a lion_n they_o pierce_v my_o soul_n
they_o part_v my_o good_n among_o they_o and_o cast_v lot_n upon_o my_o inheritance_n but_o o_o thou_o god_n of_o israel_n thou_o continue_v propitious_a and_o benevolous_a vers._n 3_o why_o then_o do_v thou_o stop_v thy_o ear_n at_o my_o prayer_n thou_o have_v perform_v thy_o oath_n to_o out_o forefather_n they_o trust_v in_o thou_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o their_o calamity_n and_o thou_o do_v comfort_n or_o deliver_v they_o they_o cry_v in_o their_o affliction_n and_o thou_o send_v they_o help_n they_o hope_v in_o thou_o and_o be_v not_o ashamed_a or_o frustrate_v of_o their_o hope_n but_o i_o who_o have_v always_o call_v upon_o thou_o who_o have_v always_o hope_v in_o thou_o thou_o have_v desert_v and_o forsake_v expose_v as_o the_o vile_a and_o most_o contemptible_a worm_n to_o be_v trample_v upon_o by_o every_o foot_n and_o insult_v over_o by_o my_o cruel_a enemy_n yet_o o_o lord_n i_o be_o thy_o creature_n and_o thy_o hand_n have_v fashion_v i_o in_o my_o mother_n womb_n and_o be_v fashion_v thou_o be_v he_o that_o bring_v i_o into_o this_o light_n upon_o thou_o have_v i_o fasten_v all_o my_o hope_n even_o from_o my_o infancy_n even_o from_o that_o time_n to_o this_o very_a hour_n thou_o have_v show_v thyself_o a_o merciful_a god_n in_o nourish_v govern_v and_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o evil_a do_v not_o thou_o therefore_o who_o hitherto_o have_v be_v present_a with_o i_o who_o i_o have_v acknowledge_v who_o i_o have_v honour_v in_o who_o i_o have_v hope_v do_v not_o o_o do_v not_o thou_o depart_v be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o for_o most_o grievous_a trouble_n be_v near_o and_o there_o be_v none_o beside_o to_o help_v i_o none_o to_o mitigate_v the_o pressnre_n of_o my_o calamity_n with_o any_o comfort_n but_o o_o thou_o father_n of_o mercy_n defer_v no_o long_o but_o haste_v thou_o to_o help_v i_o o_o lord_n my_o strength_n deliver_v my_o soul_n from_o the_o sword_n my_o soul_n i_o say_v which_o be_v only_o dear_a to_o i_o from_o the_o power_n of_o the_o dog_n save_v i_o from_o the_o lion_n mouth_n from_o my_o adversary_n the_o devil_n that_o go_v about_o like_o a_o roar_a lion_n seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v and_o hear_v i_o and_o free_o i_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o tyrant_n this_o if_o thou_o shall_v do_v for_o i_o vers._n 22_o as_o i_o certain_o believe_v thou_o will_v than_o i_o will_v appear_v before_o thou_o in_o the_o great_a congregation_n than_o i_o will_v declare_v thy_o name_n thy_o power_n thy_o goodness_n to_o all_o my_o brethren_n to_o those_o who_o be_v bone_n of_o my_o bone_n and_o flesh_n of_o my_o flesh_n to_o all_o those_o who_o be_v partaker_n of_o the_o same_o covenant_n and_o of_o the_o same_o spirit_n with_o i_o i_o will_v free_o and_o open_o profess_v and_o praise_v thou_o before_o thou_o and_o of_o thou_o shall_v i_o make_v my_o boast_n in_o the_o most_o frequent_a assembly_n of_o thy_o servant_n thy_o praise_n shall_v ever_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o those_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n which_o i_o have_v vow_v these_o i_o will_v pay_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o all_o thy_o people_n and_o i_o will_v call_v to_o my_o brethren_n to_o join_v with_o i_o say_v o_o you_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o jacob_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o o_o all_o you_o of_o the_o seed_n of_o israel_n that_o imitate_v his_o faith_n and_o piety_n praise_v the_o lord_n glorify_v my_o and_o your_o god_n fall_v low_a before_o he_o adore_v and_o worship_v he_o for_o he_o have_v not_o despise_v nor_o abhor_v the_o affliction_n of_o i_o a_o poor_a afflict_a despise_a wretch_n neither_o have_v he_o hide_v his_o face_n from_o i_o but_o when_o i_o cry_v unto_o he_o he_o hear_v i_o o_o lord_n thou_o hear_v thy_o son_n when_o he_o pray_v for_o himself_o hear_v he_o we_o beseech_v thou_o vers._n 16_o when_o he_o pray_v for_o we_o and_o look_v nor_o upon_o we_o as_o we_o be_v in_o ourselves_o wretched_a pollute_a creature_n but_o look_v upon_o the_o face_n of_o thy_o anointed_n behold_v his_o hand_n and_o his_o foot_n dig_v through_o with_o nail_n for_o our_o sake_n behold_v his_o blood_n pour_v out_o like_o water_n and_o all_o his_o sinew_n stretch_v upon_o the_o cross_n and_o his_o bone_n put_v out_o of_o joint_n consider_v his_o bitter_a agony_n in_o which_o as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v near_o some_o furnace_n he_o fall_v into_o a_o sweat_n and_o melt_v into_o drop_n of_o blood_n when_o thou_o hidd'_v thy_o face_n afforde_o he_o no_o comfort_n when_o in_o bitterness_n of_o soul_n be_v forsake_v by_o thou_o he_o complain_v and_o cry_v my_o god_n my_o god_n remember_v how_o for_o we_o he_o become_v the_o reproach_n of_o man_n vers._n 1_o and_o the_o outcast_n of_o the_o people_n vers._n 7_o how_o they_o laugh_v he_o to_o scorn_v and_o shake_v their_o head_n at_o he_o forget_v not_o those_o bull_n those_o lion_n those_o dog_n that_o come_v about_o he_o to_o devour_v he_o and_o when_o they_o have_v bring_v he_o to_o the_o dust_n of_o death_n they_o part_v his_o garment_n among_o they_o and_o cast_v lot_n upon_o his_o vesture_n o_o let_v not_o this_o blood_n be_v spill_v in_o vain_a but_o for_o these_o suffering_n unknown_a to_o we_o but_o feel_v by_o he_o have_v pity_n upon_o we_o and_o save_v we_o since_o he_o have_v give_v his_o soul_n a_o sacrifice_n for_o sin_n 53._o isa_n 53._o divide_v he_o a_o portion_n with_o the_o great_a and_o let_v he_o divide_v the_o spoil_n with_o the_o strong_a because_o he_o have_v pour_v out_o his_o soul_n to_o death_n and_o be_v number_v with_o the_o transgressor_n and_o bear_v the_o sin_n of_o many_o let_v he_o see_v his_o seed_n let_v he_o prolong_v his_o day_n and_o let_v the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o lord_n prosper_v in_o his_o hand_n since_o he_o have_v bear_v our_o iniquity_n and_o make_v intercession_n for_o the_o transgressor_n let_v he_o see_v of_o the_o travail_n of_o his_o soul_n and_o be_v satisfy_v and_o let_v this_o thy_o righteous_a servant_n justify_v many_o let_v all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n remember_v themselves_o vers._n 27_o mourn_n and_o deplore_v their_o former_a estate_n lament_v for_o their_o impiety_n and_o forsake_v their_o lewd_a conversation_n be_v turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o let_v all_o the_o kindred_n of_o the_o nation_n instead_o of_o the_o creature_n worship_v the_o creator_n for_o thou_o o_o christ_n be_v the_o kingdom_n and_o power_n and_o glory_n and_o thou_o by_o the_o meritorious_a death_n and_o passion_n vers._n 28_o haste_v merit_v to_o be_v the_o governor_n among_o the_o nation_n a_o seed_n even_o of_o the_o gentile_n shall_v serve_v thou_o they_o shall_v be_v count_v to_o the_o lord_n for_o a_o generation_n vers._n 26_o these_o be_v the_o méek_v upon_o earth_n these_o be_v the_o poor_a in_o spirit_n these_o be_v the_o contrite_a and_o brokenhearted_a to_o these_o thou_o have_v send_v the_o glad_a tiding_n of_o the_o gospel_n for_o these_o thou_o have_v prepare_v a_o banquet_n of_o thy_o own_o flesh_n and_o blood_n oh_o give_v we_o grace_v so_o to_o eat_v thy_o flesh_n and_o drink_v thy_o blood_n that_o we_o may_v eat_v and_o be_v satisfy_v and_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n of_o heart_n we_o may_v praise_v thou_o that_o we_o seek_v to_o thou_o and_o please_v thou_o and_o our_o conscience_n be_v quiet_v and_o secure_v by_o this_o repast_n we_o may_v acquiesce_v and_o live_v in_o the_o persuasion_n of_o thy_o peace_n and_o reconciliation_n for_o ever_o o_o let_v the_o fat_a on_o earth_n the_o great_a the_o rich_a the_o mighty_a prince_n and_o potentate_n on_o earth_n long_o after_o this_o food_n and_o in_o testimony_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o religion_n eat_v adore_v and_o worship_n these_o even_o these_o must_v go_v down_o to_o the_o dust_n for_o no_o man_n can_v keep_v alive_a his_o own_o soul_n let_v these_o then_o together_o with_o all_o other_o mortal_n bow_v their_o knee_n at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n and_o come_v and_o eat_v this_o spiritual_a meat_n that_o they_o may_v live_v for_o ever_o thou_o o_o jehovah_n be_v our_o righteousness_n this_o will_v we_o declare_v to_o a_o people_n that_o shall_v be_v bear_v our_o child_n child_n shall_v know_v that_o thou_o alone_o have_v do_v this_o for_o we_o that_o thou_o have_v redeem_v we_o that_o thou_o alone_o be_v the_o author_n and_o finisher_n of_o our_o justice_n and_o salvation_n that_o thou_o do_v justify_v thou_o do_v sanctify_v thy_o people_n and_o will_v save_v they_o by_o the_o meritorious_a death_n and_o passion_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o for_o this_o we_o will_v declare_v thy_o name_n unto_o our_o brethren_n we_o will_v praise_v thou_o we_o will_v glorify_v thou_o we_o will_v fear_v adore_v and_o worship_v thou_o our_o
praise_n shall_v be_v of_o thou_o in_o the_o great_a congregation_n and_o we_o will_v pay_v our_o vow_n before_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n psal._n xxiii_o the_o scope_n be_v to_o show_v the_o felicity_n of_o that_o man_n who_o have_v god_n for_o his_o protector_n and_o be_v under_o his_o care_n and_o tuition_n for_o this_o protection_n david_n in_o this_o psalm_n congratulate_v and_o express_v his_o thought_n under_o two_o allegory_n the_o one_o of_o a_o shepherd_n the_o other_o of_o a_o freehearted_n man_n give_v to_o hospitality_n and_o bountiful_o entertain_v his_o guest_n two_o part_n then_o there_o be_v of_o it_o the_o first_o set_v forth_o god_n 1._o care_v of_o he_o in_o provide_v he_o with_o all_o necessary_n in_o the_o four_o first_o verse_n 2._o and_o then_o his_o liberality_n in_o supply_v he_o abundant_o with_o more_o than_o he_o need_v vers_fw-la 5._o the_o second_o be_v his_o confidence_n in_o god_n grace_n shepherd_n david_n position_n or_o inference_n what_o god_n will_v do_v for_o he_o be_v his_o shepherd_n and_o his_o profession_n of_o thankfulness_n vers_fw-la 6._o he_o begin_v the_o first_o part_n with_o this_o position_n or_o assertion_n god_n be_v my_o shepherd_n and_o upon_o it_o infer_v therefore_o i_o shall_v not_o want_v he_o will_v do_v for_o i_o what_o a_o good_a shepherd_n will_v do_v for_o his_o sheep_n 1._o he_o will_v feed_v i_o in_o green_a pasture_n vers_fw-la 2._o part_n the_o first_o part_n 2._o he_o will_v there_o provide_v for_o my_o safety_n he_o make_v i_o there_o lie_v down_o vers._n 1_o 3._o he_o will_v provide_v water_n of_o comfort_n for_o i_o 2._o vers._n 2_o etc._n he_o will_v feed_v provide_v etc._n etc._n and_o these_o water_n shall_v be_v gentle_a flow_a stream_n still_o water_n not_o turbulent_a and_o violent_a 4._o he_o will_v have_v a_o care_n to_o preserve_v i_o in_o health_n if_o sick_a vers._n 2_o he_o will_v restore_v i_o 5._o he_o ducit_fw-la he_o go_v before_o and_o lead_v 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generation_n that_o seek_v thou_o and_o to_o these_o thou_o have_v promise_v thy_o blessing_n thy_o mercy_n grant_v therefore_o o_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v have_v hand_n cleanse_v from_o all_o impure_a action_n a_o heart_n free_a from_o all_o hypocrisy_n and_o base_a affection_n a_o tongue_n that_o will_v never_o take_v thy_o name_n in_o vain_a either_o rash_o deceitful_o or_o malicious_o but_o that_o in_o heart_n word_n and_o deed_n we_o may_v be_v so_o sincere_a that_o we_o may_v be_v account_v by_o thou_o of_o that_o number_n who_o be_v worthy_a to_o ascend_v into_o the_o hill_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o dwell_v remain_v and_o continue_v in_o thy_o holy_a place_n o_o lord_n afford_v we_o thy_o grace_n thus_o to_o seek_v thou_o and_o then_o we_o shall_v never_o despair_v of_o thy_o blessing_n and_o
notwithstanding_o our_o fail_n we_o shall_v have_v good_a hope_n to_o have_v thy_o righteousness_n impute_v to_o we_o for_o our_o justification_n when_o we_o shall_v appear_v before_o the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n o_o lord_n who_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o all_o those_o that_o seek_v and_o open_v to_o thou_o i_o lift_v up_o my_o heart_n to_o thou_o be_v desirous_a to_o approach_v thy_o presence_n in_o the_o right_a place_n where_o thou_o may_v be_v find_v and_o the_o right_a time_n while_o thou_o may_v be_v find_v open_v my_o dull_a ear_n and_o hard_a heart_n that_o thy_o son_n my_o saviour_n that_o king_n of_o glory_n may_v come_v in_o and_o dwell_v with_o i_o grant_v i_o grace_n ver._n 7_o that_o i_o may_v still_o hear_v while_o he_o call_v open_v while_o he_o knock_v and_o keep_v he_o with_o i_o after_o he_o be_v enter_v that_o i_o may_v ascend_v thy_o hill_n and_o stand_v in_o thy_o holy_a place_n that_o i_o may_v not_o only_o sojourn_v in_o thy_o tabernacle_n but_o also_o 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to_o praise_v thou_o but_o now_o they_o be_v throw_v down_o desolate_a and_o forsake_v arise_v therefore_o o_o lord_n thou_o and_o the_o ark_n of_o thy_o strength_n build_v again_o the_o wall_n of_o jerusalem_n and_o set_v up_o the_o gate_n of_o zion_n that_o thy_o people_n may_v enter_v in_o and_o magnify_v thy_o name_n sing_v with_o joyful_a lip_n thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n psal._n xxv_o this_o psalm_n be_v a_o continue_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n of_o a_o man_n press_v with_o enemy_n danger_n and_o sensible_a of_o god_n heavy_a displeasure_n for_o his_o sin_n and_o the_o several_a petition_n which_o he_o make_v may_v make_v the_o partition_n 1._o his_o first_o petition_n be_v that_o his_o enemy_n triumph_v not_o over_o he_o ver_fw-la 2_o 3._o 2._o his_o second_o be_v for_o instruction_n ver_fw-la 4_o 5._o which_o he_o urge_v ver_fw-la 8_o 9_o 10_o 12_o 13_o 14._o 3._o his_o three_o for_o mercy_n and_o forgiveness_n ver_fw-la 6_o 7_o 11._o 4._o he_o enforce_v and_o renew_v his_o first_o petition_n ver_fw-la 15_o 16_o 17_o etc._n etc._n with_o many_o argument_n 5._o he_o pray_v for_o god_n people_n the_o church_n ver_fw-la 22._o 1._o he_o preface_v with_o the_o profession_n of_o his_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n part_n the_o first_o part_n which_o be_v the_o chief_a wing_n of_o all_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n do_v i_o lift_v up_o my_o soul_n ver._n 1._o &_o 2._o o_o my_o god_n i_o trust_v in_o thou_o he_o rely_v not_o on_o nor_o seek_v not_o after_o any_o humane_a help_n pray_v david_n rely_v on_o god_n and_o pray_v and_o upon_o this_o live_a hope_n he_o pray_v 1._o for_o his_o hope_n that_o it_o shame_v he_o not_o as_o it_o do_v when_o a_o man_n hope_n frustrate_a hope_n that_o his_o hope_n be_v not_o frustrate_a and_o be_v frustrate_v let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a make_v it_o appear_v that_o i_o hope_v not_o in_o thou_o in_o vain_a 2._o let_v not_o my_o enemy_n triumph_n over_o i_o glory_v that_o i_o be_o desert_v ver._n 3_o and_o this_o petition_n he_o persuade_v by_o this_o argument_n the_o consequent_a may_v prove_v dangerous_a if_o thou_o send_v i_o no_o help_n but_o it_o will_v be_v to_o thy_o glory_n if_o i_o be_v relieve_v for_o if_o he_o be_v deliver_v the_o faith_n and_o hope_n of_o other_o will_v be_v confirm_v if_o desert_v the_o good_a will_v faint_v and_o fail_v the_o wicked_a triumph_n and_o therefore_o he_o pray_v o_o let_v none_o that_o wait_v on_o thou_o be_v ashamed_a but_o let_v they_o be_v ashamed_a which_o transgress_v that_o be_v do_v i_o wrong_v malicious_o without_o any_o cause_n give_v they_o by_o i_o 2._o then_o he_o petition_n for_o instruction_n instruction_n the_o second_o part_n for_o instruction_n that_o he_o may_v be_v so_o always_o govern_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o word_n of_o god_n that_o he_o sink_v not_o under_o the_o cross_n but_o rely_v on_o god_n promise_n 1._o show_v i_o thy_o way_n and_o teach_v i_o thy_o path_n ver._n 4_o that_o thou_o deal_v harsh_o with_o thy_o best_a servant_n bring_v down_o before_o thou_o exalt_a mortifie_v before_o thou_o quicken_v set_v the_o cross_n before_o the_o crown_n teach_v i_o show_v i_o that_o this_o be_v thy_o way_n 2._o ver._n 5_o direct_v i_o in_o thy_o truth_n and_o teach_v i_o make_v i_o remember_v that_o thy_o promise_n be_v firm_a and_o true_a yea_o and_o amen_o to_o those_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o this_o make_v i_o hope_v still_o thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n on_o thou_o do_v i_o wait_v all_o the_o day_n 3._o mercy_n the_o three_o for_o mercy_n he_o pray_v for_o mercy_n and_o a_o remove_n of_o his_o sin_n that_o may_v obstruct_v it_o 1._o remember_v o_o lord_n thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o thy_o love_a kindness_n which_o have_v be_v ever_o of_o old_a ver._n 6_o i.e._n deal_v merciful_o with_o i_o as_o thou_o have_v ever_o do_v to_o those_o that_o fly_v to_o thou_o in_o their_o extremity_n 2._o ver._n 7_o remission_n of_o sin_n especial_o of_o the_o rebellious_a concupiscence_n which_o in_o youth_n most_o domineer_v remission_n and_o remission_n remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o my_o ransgression_n ver._n 11_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n remember_v i_o for_o thy_o goodness_n sake_n o_o lord_n this_o petition_n he_o repeat_v ver_fw-la 11._o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n o_o lord_n pardon_v my_o iniquity_n and_o upon_o this_o my_o confession_n for_o it_o be_v multa_fw-la or_o magna_fw-la great_a david_n here_o break_v off_o his_o prayer_n goodness_n of_o which_o that_o he_o may_v be_v the_o more_o assure_v he_o call_v to_o mind_n god_n goodness_n and_o to_o confirm_v his_o confidence_n discourse_v of_o the_o nature_n and_o person_n of_o god_n even_o in_o the_o great_a fervency_n of_o our_o prayer_n the_o greatness_n of_o our_o sin_n the_o unworthiness_n of_o our_o person_n the_o anger_n of_o god_n against_o sin_n come_v into_o our_o mind_n stagger_v our_o hope_n and_o tell_v we_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v hear_v no_o better_a way_n than_o to_o confirm_v we_o than_o to_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o nature_n and_o the_o way_n of_o god_n with_o his_o people_n and_o this_o course_n david_n here_o take_v he_o say_v 1._o good_a 1._o that_o he_o be_v good_a good_a and_o upright_o be_v the_o lord_n 1._o good_a for_o he_o receive_v sinner_n gratis_o 2._o upright_o constant_a and_o true_a in_o his_o promise_n therefore_o instruet_fw-la he_o will_v grant_v i_o my_o request_n ver_fw-la 4._o he_o will_v teach_v sinner_n and_o i_o though_o a_o great_a sinner_n in_o the_o way_n 2._o favourable_a 2._o favourable_a the_o meek_a he_o will_v guide_v in_o judgement_n he_o will_v not_o suffer_v they_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o their_o strength_n but_o will_v teach_v they_o what_o to_o answer_v and_o will_v not_o proceed_v secundnm_fw-la rigorem_fw-la juris_fw-la but_o will_v interpret_v all_o in_o the_o most_o favourable_a sense_n 3._o truth_n 3._o all_o his_o way_n mercy_n and_o truth_n in_o a_o word_n all_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n mercy_n in_o that_o he_o free_o offer_v remission_n of_o sin_n the_o grace_n of_o his_o spirit_n government_n in_o this_o life_n mitigation_n of_o our_o calamity_n and_o at_o last_o a_o discharge_n from_o they_o and_o eternal_a life_n truth_n in_o that_o he_o will_v perform_v what_o he_o have_v promise_v testimony_n to_o those_o that_o keep_v his_o testimony_n non_fw-la est_fw-la mendax_fw-la sed_fw-la verax_fw-la but_o with_o this_o caution_n that_o man_n perform_v with_o he_o for_o it_o be_v unto_o such_o as_o keep_v his_o covenant_n and_o testimony_n i_o e._n in_o faith_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n walk_v before_o he_o the_o covenant_n
be_v this_o i_o will_v be_v thy_o god_n and_o the_o god_n of_o thy_o seed_n upon_o which_o follow_v walk_v before_o i_o and_o be_v thou_o perfect_a 4._o upon_o the_o confidence_n of_o which_o promise_n and_o covenant_n david_n repeat_v his_o prayer_n prayer_n upon_o which_o he_o repeat_v his_o prayer_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n o_o lord_n pardon_v my_o iniquity_n for_o it_o be_v great_a multa_fw-la &_o magna_fw-la and_o yet_o david_n proceed_v in_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n his_o goodness_n his_o truth_n and_o mercy_n to_o those_o that_o keep_v his_o covenant_n god_n and_o admire_v the_o happiness_n of_o he_o that_o trust_v in_o god_n and_o by_o way_n of_o admiration_n ask_v quis_fw-la i._n e._n quantus_fw-la &_o qualis_fw-la o_o how_o happy_a how_o bless_a be_v the_o man_n that_o fear_v the_o lord_n worship_n god_n love_v his_o word_n and_o cast_v not_o away_o his_o hope_n and_o faith_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o tentation_n ver._n 12_o which_o happiness_n he_o set_v forth_o by_o the_o fruit_n that_o follow_v his_o piety_n 1._o the_o first_o fruit_n and_o benefit_n that_o he_o shall_v reap_v be_v instruction_n and_o direction_n in_o his_o vocation_n and_o private_a life_n he_o for_o god_n shall_v direct_v he_o he_o shall_v he_o teach_v in_o the_o way_n that_o he_o shall_v choose_v 2._o ver._n 13_o the_o second_o be_v that_o his_o happiness_n shall_v not_o be_v momentary_a but_o firm_a and_o last_a ease_n last_a he_o shall_v dwell_v at_o ease_n not_o molest_v but_o quiet_a his_o soul_n shall_v dwell_v at_o ease_n 3._o seed_n 3._o happy_a in_o his_o seed_n a_o three_o be_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v happy_a in_o his_o child_n and_o posterity_n his_o seed_n shall_v inherit_v the_o land_n 4._o the_o four_o be_v that_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n and_o all_o the_o effect_n of_o it_o remission_n reconciliation_n etc._n etc._n which_o be_v a_o secret_a unknown_a to_o flesh_n and_o blood_n shall_v be_v reveal_v and_o apply_v to_o he_o ver._n 14_o the_o secret_a of_o the_o lord_n be_v with_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o he_o he_o god_n covenant_n apply_v to_o he_o and_o he_o will_v show_v they_o his_o covenant_n be_v confirm_v with_o these_o promise_n and_o cheer_v with_o these_o fruit_n he_o part_n the_o four_o part_n 1._o testify_v his_o acquiescence_n and_o faith_n in_o god_n for_o deliverance_n my_o eyeâ—_n be_v ever_o towards_o the_o lord_n he_o shall_v pluck_v my_o foot_n out_o of_o the_o net_n acquiesce_v in_o this_o he_o acquiesce_v 2._o and_o then_o return_v to_o his_o prayer_n again_o be_v in_o effect_n the_o very_a selfsame_a that_o he_o begin_v with_o which_o he_o offer_v in_o several_a clause_n 1._o turn_v thou_o unto_o i_o prayer_n he_o renew_v his_o former_a prayer_n 2._o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o 3._o o_o bring_v thou_o i_o out_o of_o my_o distress_n 4._o look_v upon_o my_o affliction_n and_o trouble_n and_o forgive_v i_o all_o my_o sin_n 5._o consider_v my_o enemy_n 6._o o_o keep_v my_o soul_n and_o deliver_v i_o 7._o let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a 8._o let_v integrity_n and_o uprightness_n wait_v upon_o i_o petitioner_n and_o man_n in_o misery_n think_v that_o they_o can_v never_o say_v enough_o this_o make_v he_o so_o earnest_a and_o so_o often_o repeat_v the_o same_o thing_n in_o which_o longing_n there_o be_v yet_o a_o incrementum_fw-la the_o sum_n be_v that_o god_n will_v hear_v and_o grant_v he_o defence_n and_o deliverance_n in_o his_o danger_n remission_n of_o sin_n which_o cause_v they_o and_o protect_v direct_v and_o govern_v he_o in_o his_o trouble_n now_o that_o he_o may_v prevail_v in_o his_o suit_n as_o a_o excellent_a orator_n he_o and_o use_v many_o argument_n that_o god_n be_v propitious_a to_o he_o he_o use_v many_o argument_n to_o induce_v god_n to_o be_v propitious_a to_o he_o 1._o his_o faith_n and_o trust_n in_o his_o promise_n minâ—_n eye_n be_v ever_o towards_o the_o lord_n 2._o the_o danger_n he_o be_v now_o in_o his_o foot_n be_v in_o the_o net_n ver._n 15_o 3._o he_o be_v oppress_v and_o alone_o have_v none_o to_o help_v he_o i_o be_o desolate_a and_o afflict_a ver._n 16_o 4._o his_o inward_a affliction_n and_o pain_n be_v grievous_a ver._n 17._o &_o 18._o the_o trouble_n of_o my_o heart_n be_v enlarge_v by_o which_o he_o be_v distress_v in_o pain_n in_o sorrow_n 5._o and_o without_o his_o enemy_n powerful_a many_o merciless_a cruel_a ver._n 19_o my_o enemy_n be_v many_o and_o they_o hate_v i_o with_o cruel_a hatred_n ver._n 21_o 6._o and_o yet_o i_o be_o a_o innocent_a and_o desire_v to_o be_v so_o thy_o servant_n let_v integrity_n and_o uprightness_n preserve_v i_o for_o i_o wait_v upon_o thou_o and_o thus_o david_n have_v through_o the_o whole_a psalm_n pray_v for_o himself_o part_n he_o pray_v for_o the_o church_n the_o five_o part_n at_o last_o in_o the_o close_a he_o offer_v up_o a_o short_a but_o earnest_a petition_n for_o all_o the_o people_n and_o for_o the_o whole_a church_n which_o proceed_v from_o that_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d ver._n 22_o which_o ought_v to_o be_v among_o the_o saint_n redeem_v israel_n o_o god_n out_o of_o all_o their_o trouble_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o twenty_o five_o psalm_n unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o do_v lift_v up_o not_o only_o my_o eye_n and_o hand_n ver._n 1_o but_o my_o very_a soul_n and_o heart_n early_o in_o the_o morning_n will_v i_o direct_v my_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o and_o will_v look_v up_o o_o lord_n i_o be_o not_o ignorant_a how_o uncapable_a i_o have_v make_v myself_o of_o thy_o favour_n by_o my_o transgression_n multiply_v against_o thou_o but_o o_o lord_n ver._n 6_o declare_v thyself_o mindful_a of_o thy_o pity_n and_o mercy_n which_o thou_o have_v show_v to_o mankind_n from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n and_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o mercy_n deal_v with_o i_o my_o sin_n be_v very_o great_a more_o in_o number_n than_o the_o sand_n heavy_a in_o weight_n than_o the_o great_a burden_n o_o pardon_v my_o iniquity_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n the_o offence_n of_o my_o young_a year_n be_v overmany_a ver._n 11_o into_o which_o the_o boil_a of_o concupiscence_n inconsideration_n and_o my_o youthful_a heat_n and_o imprudence_n have_v cast_v i_o headlong_o but_o o_o good_a god_n i_o beseech_v thou_o remember_v not_o the_o sin_n of_o my_o youth_n nor_o the_o transgression_n of_o my_o unruly_a and_o unbrideled_a age_n but_o according_a to_o thy_o mercy_n think_v thou_o upon_o i_o blot_v out_o of_o thy_o remembrance_n my_o abomination_n and_o remit_v my_o cry_a exorbitance_n for_o thy_o goodness_n sake_n o_o lord_n o_o lord_n ver._n 8_o thou_o be_v good_a and_o upright_a all_o thy_o path_n be_v mercy_n and_o truth_n thy_o goodness_n and_o mercy_n be_v show_v in_o admit_v sinner_n to_o repentance_n and_o thy_o uprightness_n and_o truth_n in_o pardon_v they_o and_o make_v good_a thy_o promise_n admit_v i_o then_o among_o the_o number_n of_o thy_o penitent_n and_o seal_v my_o pardon_n as_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o penitent_a and_o believe_a sinner_n thou_o be_v the_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n ver._n 5_o on_o thou_o do_v i_o wait_v all_o my_o life_n long_o from_o thy_o mercy_n i_o look_v for_o my_o instruction_n ver._n 4_o from_o thou_o my_o direction_n show_v i_o thy_o way_n and_o reach_v i_o thy_o path_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o thy_o truth_n i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a spirit_n guide_v i_o in_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o suffer_v i_o not_o to_o be_v tempt_v above_o my_o strength_n and_o whatever_o way_n i_o choose_v be_v thou_o my_o teacher_n and_o monitor_n that_o i_o slip_v not_o and_o fall_v not_o in_o it_o i_o desire_v o_o lord_n to_o keep_v thy_o covenant_n and_o testimony_n let_v therefore_o that_o great_a secret_a of_o man_n redemption_n by_o the_o blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n be_v make_v know_v to_o i_o and_o the_o mercy_n of_o thy_o covenant_n assure_v to_o my_o soul_n by_o which_o alone_o my_o heart_n shall_v 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there_o be_v four_o general_a part_n of_o it_o david_n show_v 1._o how_o free_a he_o be_v in_o danger_n from_o fear_n and_o the_o cause_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o he_o express_v his_o love_n to_o god_n house_n and_o religion_n ver_fw-la 4_o 5_o 6._o 3._o he_o pray_v ver_fw-la 7_o etc._n etc._n 4._o he_o exhort_v to_o depend_v on_o god_n ver_fw-la 14._o possible_a it_o be_v that_o some_o man_n friend_n or_o foe_n may_v ask_v david_n he_o the_o first_o part_n david_n fear_v not_o because_o god_n be_v with_o he_o what_o heart_n he_o have_v in_o his_o misery_n and_o persecution_n all_o the_o time_n of_o saul_n to_o who_o david_n may_v return_v this_o answer_n that_o he_o be_v never_o dishearten_v he_o never_o do_v despair_n and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o god_n be_v his_o light_n to_o guide_v he_o his_o rock_n to_o save_v he_o his_o strength_n to_o sustain_v and_o uphold_v he_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o light_n and_o my_o salvation_n of_o who_o then_o shall_v i_o fear_v ver._n 1_o the_o lord_n be_v the_o strength_n of_o my_o life_n of_o who_o then_o shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a experience_n of_o which_o he_o have_v experience_n and_o this_o he_o amplify_v in_o the_o next_o two_o verse_n first_o by_o experience_n he_o have_v already_o find_v this_o true_a when_o the_o wicked_a ver._n 2_o even_o my_o enemy_n come_v upon_o i_o to_o eat_v up_o my_o flesh_n they_o stumble_v and_o fall_v second_o he_o put_v a_o case_n say_v that_o a_o host_n of_o man_n shall_v encamp_v against_o i_o my_o heart_n shall_v not_o fear_v ver._n 3_o though_o war_n shall_v rise_v against_o i_o in_o this_o will_v i_o be_v confident_a the_o argument_n of_o his_o confidence_n be_v god_n goodness_n ver_fw-la 1._o confident_a and_o be_v therefore_o confident_a and_o his_o own_o experience_n ver_fw-la 2._o to_o which_o he_o add_v three_o more_o in_o the_o 5_o 10_o 13_o verses_z 1._o that_o god_n will_v hide_v he_o in_o his_o tabernacle_n ver_fw-la 5._o ver._n 5_o 2._o that_o when_o his_o father_n and_o mother_n forsake_v he_o god_n take_v he_o up_o ver_fw-la 10._o 3._o that_o he_o shall_v see_v the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n ver_fw-la 13._o he_o express_v his_o great_a love_n and_o desire_v to_o the_o tabernacle_n and_o house_n of_o god_n house_n the_o second_o part_n his_o love_n to_o god_n house_n one_o thing_n i_o have_v desire_v this_o one_o before_o all_o other_o thing_n and_o he_o be_v constant_a in_o it_o that_o emphatical_o i_o will_v seek_v after_o that_o i_o may_v dwell_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n all_o the_o day_n of_o my_o life_n and_o that_o for_o three_o end_n ver._n 4_o 1._o to_o behold_v the_o beauty_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o taste_v how_o good_a and_o gracious_a the_o lord_n be_v 2._o to_o inquire_v in_o his_o temple_n there_o to_o search_v the_o mind_n of_o god_n 3._o to_o offer_v in_o his_o tabernacle_n sacrifice_n of_o joy_n ver._n 6_o and_o to_o sing_v praise_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o this_o be_v another_o argument_n of_o his_o security_n for_o in_o the_o time_n of_o trouble_n he_o shall_v hide_v i_o in_o his_o pavilion_n in_o the_o secret_a of_o his_o tabernacle_n shall_v he_o hide_v i_o he_o shall_v set_v i_o upon_o a_o rock_n and_o now_o shall_v my_o head_n be_v lift_v up_o above_o all_o my_o enemy_n round_o about_o i_o in_o the_o last_o part_n he_o fall_v to_o prayer_n part_n the_o three_o part_n 1._o pray_v he_o pray_v for_o audience_n and_o a_o answer_n hear_v o_o lord_n when_o i_o cry_v with_o my_o voyee_fw-fr have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o ver._n 7_o and_o answer_v i_o 2._o obedience_n 2._o the_o ground_n of_o his_o prayer_n obedience_n the_o ground_n of_o his_o prayer_n his_o obedience_n to_o god_n command_n thou_o have_v say_v seek_v you_o my_o face_n thy_o face_n lord_n will_v i_o seek_v 3._o ver._n 8_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o prayer_n in_o general_a hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o put_v not_o thy_o servant_n away_o in_o anger_n ver._n 9_o in_o which_o he_o have_v good_a hope_n to_o speed_n even_o upon_o former_a experience_n not_o experience_n the_o matter_n of_o his_o prayer_n in_o general_n that_o god_n desert_n he_o not_o thou_o have_v be_v my_o help_n be_v not_o now_o worse_o to_o i_o than_o thou_o have_v be_v therefore_o leave_v i_o not_o now_o nor_o forsake_v i_o o_o god_n of_o my_o salvation_n when_o father_n and_o mother_n forsake_v i_o than_o the_o lord_n will_v take_v i_o up_o 4._o ver._n 10_o the_o matter_n of_o his_o prayer_n in_o particular_a teach_v i_o thy_o way_n o_o lord_n and_o lead_v i_o in_o a_o plain_a path_n enemy_n in_o particular_a to_o he_o teach_v a_o way_n to_o escape_v his_o enemy_n i._n e._n teach_v i_o
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 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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 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he_o ver._n 1_o be_v 1._o his_o faith_n and_o confidence_n in_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o put_v my_o trust_n 2._o the_o reason_n of_o his_o faith_n god_n a_o rock_n thou_o be_v my_o rock_n and_o fortress_n 3._o that_o this_o will_v redound_v to_o god_n honour_n for_o thy_o name_n sake_n lead_v i_o 4._o thou_o be_v my_o strength_n 5._o i_o rely_v upon_o thou_o into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commit_v my_o spirit_n 6._o do_v to_o i_o as_o thou_o have_v ever_o thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o heretofore_o 7._o i_o do_v not_o as_o other_o man_n trust_v to_o vain_a help_n but_o on_o thou_o only_o i_o have_v hate_v they_o that_o regard_n lie_v vanity_n but_o i_o trust_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o in_o effect_n as_o his_o petition_n be_v the_o same_o so_o be_v his_o reason_n also_o his_o confidence_n in_o god_n to_o be_v his_o deliverer_n his_o fortress_n rock_n redeemerâ—_n etc._n etc._n in_o which_o we_o have_v a_o example_n of_o a_o man_n in_o misery_n that_o think_v he_o can_v never_o say_v enough_o for_o himself_o and_o that_o make_v he_o descant_v on_o the_o same_o thing_n which_o be_v no_o flat_a tautology_n but_o a_o elegant_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o expolition_n then_o again_o we_o have_v a_o pattern_n for_o a_o pious_a soul_n in_o trouble_n to_o imitate_v ver._n 1_o that_o be_v the_o pressure_n never_o so_o great_a yet_o he_o say_v to_o his_o god_n thou_o be_v my_o rock_n my_o fortress_n my_o strength_n thou_o have_v redeem_v i_o i_o know_v i_o shall_v not_o be_v ashamed_a of_o my_o hope_n therefore_o i_o will_v tru_v in_o thou_o so_o he_o begin_v so_o he_o conclude_v this_o first_o part_n of_o his_o prayer_n 2._o next_o he_o exult_n and_o give_v thanks_o for_o some_o former_a deliverance_n part_n the_o second_o part_n and_o by_o the_o experience_n of_o that_o doubt_v the_o less_o in_o this_o perhaps_o the_o chorus_n sing_v this_o moller_n he_o exult_v and_o give_v thanks_o moller_n 1._o i_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o mercy_n and_o his_o reason_n follow_v from_o his_o experience_n 2._o for_o thou_o have_v consider_v my_o trouble_n 2._o thou_o have_v know_v i._n e._n vers._n 7_o see_v my_o soul_n in_o adversity_n i_o have_v see_v deliverance_n upon_o his_o deliverance_n i_o have_v see_v the_o affliction_n of_o my_o people_n etc._n etc._n 3._o and_o have_v not_o shut_v i_o up_o into_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n 4._o but_o have_v set_v my_o foot_n in_o a_o large_a room_n 3._o and_o now_o he_o pray_v again_o 2._o again_o the_o three_o part_n he_o pray_v again_o and_o complain_v of_o what_o he_o suffer_v within_o and_o without_o 1._o he_o pray_v have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o o_o lord_n vers._n 9_o 2._o then_o he_o complain_v complain_v complain_v and_o in_o his_o complaint_n show_v the_o reason_n of_o his_o prayer_n for_o mercy_n 1._o within_o at_o home_o he_o be_v in_o a_o sad_a case_n for_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n my_o eye_n be_v consume_v with_o grief_n yea_o my_o soul_n and_o my_o belly_n totus_fw-la marcesco_fw-la in_o of_o the_o sad_a case_n he_o be_v in_o my_o life_n be_v spend_v with_o grief_n and_o my_o year_n with_o sigh_v my_o strength_n fail_v because_o of_o my_o iniquity_n and_o my_o bone_n be_v consume_v 2._o without_o i_o have_v little_a comfort_n either_o from_o friend_n or_o enemy_n 1._o i_o be_v a_o reproach_n among_o all_o my_o enemy_n 2._o then_o for_o my_o friend_n they_o stand_v afar_o off_o they_o especial_o but_o especial_o among_o my_o neighbour_n and_o i_o become_v a_o fear_n to_o my_o acquaintance_n they_o that_o see_v i_o without_o flee_v from_o i_o 2._o and_o then_o he_o aggravate_v the_o greatness_n of_o his_o grief_n and_o scorn_v aggravate_v this_o he_o aggravate_v and_o contempt_n i_o be_o forget_v as_o a_o dead_a man_n out_o of_o mind_n u_fw-la muertos_fw-la y_fw-es ydos_fw-mi no_o son_n amigos_fw-la i_o be_o become_v as_o a_o break_a vessel_n what_o more_o vile_a what_o more_o useless_a 3._o and_o which_o be_v yet_o more_o the_o people_n they_o mock_v i_o i_o have_v beard_n the_o slander_n of_o the_o many_o 4._o and_o the_o consequent_a be_v mischievous_a fear_n be_v on_o every_o side_n 2._o while_o they_o conspire_v or_o take_v counsel_n together_o against_o i_o 3._o and_o their_o counsel_n be_v they_o devise_v to_o take_v away_o my_o life_n what_o can_v enemy_n do_v more_o or_o friend_n permit_v and_o after_o his_o complaint_n part_n the_o fourtâ—â—_o part_n he_o comfort_v himself_o with_o his_o first_o and_o chief_a reason_n again_o but_o i_o have_v trust_v in_o thou_o o_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o be_v my_o god_n vers._n 14_o let_v they_o conspire_v take_v counsel_n and_o devise_v
what_o they_o can_v yet_o i_o know_v god_n he_o comfort_v himself_o in_o god_n except_o thou_o permit_v they_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o do_v it_o thou_o be_v my_o god_n in_o thou_o i_o trust_v for_o my_o time_n be_v in_o thy_o hand_n not_o in_o they_o i._n e._n my_o life_n and_o then_o he_o fall_v to_o prayer_n again_o which_o consist_v of_o three_o part_n 1._o a_o deprecation_n 2._o a_o supplication_n 3._o and_o a_o imprecation_n againn_o he_o pray_v yet_o againn_o 1._o a_o deprecation_n for_o he_o pray_v that_o he_o come_v not_o into_o their_o power_n deprecate_v power_n he_o deprecate_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o enemy_n and_o from_o they_o that_o persecute_v i_o 2._o a_o supplication_n make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n save_v i_o for_o thy_o mercy_n sake_n let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a for_o i_o have_v call_v upon_o thou_o supplicate_v thou_o supplicate_v o_o lord_n 3._o a_o imprecation_n let_v the_o wicked_a be_v ashamed_a and_o be_v silent_a in_o the_o grave_n as_o we_o usual_o say_v silent_a leges_fw-la inter_fw-la arma_fw-la when_o they_o be_v of_o no_o force_n wicked_a force_n imprecates_n against_o the_o wicked_a so_o let_v the_o wicked_a dye_n be_v silent_a and_o have_v no_o power_n 2._o let_v the_o lie_a lip_n be_v put_v to_o silence_n which_o speak_v grievous_a thing_n proud_o and_o contemptuous_o against_o the_o righteous_a in_o which_o there_o be_v so_o many_o argument_n to_o quicken_v the_o grant_n of_o his_o imprecation_n 1._o the_o quality_n of_o their_o person_n they_o be_v wicked_a impious_a man_n forth_o who_o quality_n he_o set_v forth_o 2._o there_o be_v no_o truth_n in_o they_o they_o have_v lie_v lip_n their_o word_n be_v false_a 3._o and_o their_o action_n worse_o they_o speak_v grievous_a thing_n and_o that_o against_o the_o righteous_a 4._o then_o their_o intention_n be_v worst_a of_o all_o for_o they_o do_v it_o proud_o contemptuous_o disdainful_o despiteful_o it_o proceed_v ex_fw-la malo_fw-la habitu_fw-la in_o the_o five_o part_n he_o set_v out_o the_o abundant_a goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o his_o people_n part_n the_o five_o part_n and_o people_n he_o admire_v god_n goodness_n to_o his_o people_n as_o it_o be_v a_o little_a carry_v beyond_o himself_o by_o a_o divine_a rapture_n or_o ecstasy_n in_o a_o holy_a admiration_n he_o exclaim_v o_o how_o great_a be_v thy_o goodness_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v up_o vers._n 19_o which_o thou_o have_v wrought_v for_o they_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n this_o goodness_n of_o god_n be_v often_o lay_v up_o and_o hide_v as_o it_o be_v to_o the_o israelite_n in_o egypt_n not_o see_v for_o many_o year_n but_o after_o a_o long_a time_n it_o be_v bring_v forth_o and_o wrought_v even_o before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n but_o then_o observe_v this_o goodness_n be_v lay_v up_o for_o none_o nor_o wrought_v for_o none_o but_o such_o as_o fear_v he_o 2._o put_v their_o trust_n in_o he_o expect_v and_o believe_v his_o promise_n vers._n 20_o and_o the_o act_n and_o work_v of_o his_o goodness_n be_v here_o specify_v 1._o it_o the_o specialty_n of_o it_o thou_o shall_v hide_v they_o in_o the_o secret_a of_o thy_o presence_n from_o the_o pride_n of_o man_n 2._o thou_o shall_v keep_v they_o secret_o in_o a_o pavilion_n from_o the_o strife_n of_o tongue_n upon_o which_o consideration_n in_o gratitude_n he_o break_v out_o into_o a_o benedictus_n 1._o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n for_o he_o have_v show_v i_o his_o marvellous_a kindness_n etc._n etc._n 2._o god_n for_o which_o he_o bless_v god_n and_o correct_v his_o error_n and_o former_a mistake_n i_o say_v in_o my_o haste_n tash_o imprudent_o i_o be_o cut_v off_o from_o before_o thy_o eye_n such_o be_v his_o rash_a judgement_n but_o he_o confess_v and_o amend_v this_o his_o folly_n error_n and_o correct_v his_o error_n nevertheless_o thou_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o 6._o to_o the_o six_o part_n he_o exhort_v the_o saint_n to_o and_o so_o he_o fall_v upon_o the_o last_o part_n which_o be_v a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o saint_n 1._o that_o they_o love_v god_n 2._o that_o they_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n for_o it_o be_v the_o same_o god_n still_o and_o he_o will_v be_v as_o good_a to_o other_o as_o he_o be_v to_o he_o 1._o that_o they_o love_v for_o two_o reason_n 1._o for_o that_o the_o lord_n preserve_v the_o faithful_a god_n faithful_a love_n god_n 2._o that_o he_o plentiful_o reward_v the_o proud_a doer_n that_o be_v his_o mercy_n this_o his_o justice_n 2._o courageous_a 2._o that_o they_o be_v courageous_a that_o they_o be_v of_o good_a courage_n for_o than_o he_o shall_v strengthen_v your_o heart_n all_o you_o that_o hope_v in_o the_o lord_n they_o despair_v not_o but_o keep_v their_o heart_n fix_v and_o firm_a to_o the_o profession_n of_o truth_n which_o will_v be_v a_o seal_n of_o their_o hope_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o 31._o psalm_n o_o merciful_a father_n who_o be_v wont_v to_o take_v pity_n on_o those_o who_o be_v distress_v have_v mercy_n on_o i_o a_o poor_a wretch_n vers._n 9_o who_o be_o in_o trouble_n and_o great_a misery_n so_o many_o and_o so_o great_a be_v the_o sorrow_n of_o my_o heart_n that_o my_o eye_n be_v grow_v dim_a and_o consume_v with_o grief_n my_o soul_n pine_v away_o and_o the_o active_a part_n of_o my_o whole_a body_n be_v dry_v up_o and_o become_v unserviceable_a the_o best_a part_n of_o my_o life_n be_v spend_v in_o heaviness_n vers._n 10_o and_o my_o year_n be_v unpleasant_a for_o mourning_n my_o iniquity_n and_o transgression_n against_o thou_o be_v so_o great_a that_o when_o i_o sad_o think_v thereupon_o my_o vital_a spirit_n and_o strength_n fail_v i_o and_o the_o solidity_n and_o firmness_n of_o my_o bone_n be_v waste_v with_o a_o consumption_n yea_o though_o my_o affliction_n be_v so_o great_a and_o urgent_a yet_o among_o man_n i_o find_v not_o any_o to_o comfort_v i_o to_o my_o enemy_n i_o be_o become_v a_o proverb_n of_o reproach_n and_o to_o the_o many_o a_o scorn_n and_o derision_n they_o load_v i_o so_o thick_a with_o slanderous_a report_n that_o fear_n be_v on_o every_o side_n they_o take_v counsel_n together_o to_o take_v away_o my_o life_n but_o these_o be_v enemy_n and_o i_o expect_v no_o other_o from_o they_o that_o which_o most_o deep_o pierce_v my_o heart_n be_v that_o all_o my_o friend_n shall_v become_v miserable_a comforter_n these_o even_o these_o when_o they_o see_v i_o destitute_a of_o thy_o help_n have_v forsake_v i_o convey_v themselves_o away_o and_o flee_v from_o i_o there_o be_v not_o a_o neighbour_n that_o do_v not_o scorn_v i_o not_o any_o of_o my_o acquaintance_n who_o be_v not_o afraid_a to_o own_v i_o i_o be_o forget_v as_o a_o dead_a man_n of_o who_o be_v lay_v in_o the_o grave_n there_o be_v no_o remembrance_n i_o be_o of_o no_o more_o account_n than_o a_o break_a vessel_n of_o which_o there_o be_v no_o estéem_v because_o of_o no_o use_n but_o be_v cast_v to_o the_o dunghill_n yet_o though_o i_o be_o bring_v to_o this_o pitiful_a condition_n i_o do_v not_o despair_v in_o thou_o o_o lord_n i_o do_v put_v my_o trust_n i_o have_v say_v thou_o be_v my_o god_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o be_v ashamed_a of_o my_o hope_n and_o expectation_n vers._n 2_o bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n to_o my_o complaint_n and_o deliver_v i_o for_o thy_o righteousness_n sake_n save_v i_o speedy_o from_o the_o hand_n of_o my_o enemy_n and_o from_o they_o that_o persecute_v i_o make_v thy_o gracious_a countenance_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n and_o save_v i_o for_o thy_o mere_a mercy_n it_o be_v only_o to_o thy_o hand_n to_o thy_o power_n and_o care_n i_o commend_v my_o spirit_n and_o life_n which_o they_o go_v about_o to_o take_v from_o i_o this_o at_o other_o time_n vers._n 5_o thou_o have_v redeem_v from_o their_o fury_n be_v then_o a_o good_a god_n now_o unto_o i_o and_o trus_fw-la in_o thy_o promise_n and_o deliver_v i_o now_o they_o have_v lay_v a_o net_n and_o snare_n to_o take_v i_o at_o unaware_o but_o do_v thou_o pull_v i_o out_o of_o it_o be_v my_o house_n and_o defence_n to_o save_v i_o my_o strength_n to_o confirm_v i_o my_o rock_n to_o uphold_v i_o my_o light_n to_o lead_v and_o guide_v i_o they_o lie_v in_o wait_n for_o my_o blood_n but_o my_o time_n be_v in_o thy_o hand_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o life_n and_o death_n thou_o give_v thou_o take_v away_o o_o then_o shut_v i_o not_o up_o in_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n set_v my_o foot_n in_o a_o large_a room_n and_o let_v i_o enjoy_v my_o liberty_n o_o how_o great_a be_v thy_o goodness_n which_o thou_o have_v lay_v up_o for_o they_o
that_o fear_v thou_o it_o pass_v man_n understanding_n to_o conceive_v and_o the_o eye_n of_o humane_a reason_n see_v it_o not_o which_o judge_v of_o all_o thing_n by_o the_o present_a success_n this_o thou_o have_v reserve_v in_o secret_a for_o those_o which_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o sincere_a heart_n and_o in_o thy_o good_a time_n thou_o by_o great_a work_n which_o thou_o will_v do_v for_o those_o who_o trust_v in_o thou_o will_v manifest_v it_o even_o before_o the_o son_n of_o man_n the_o pride_n of_o man_n be_v great_a and_o in_o their_o pride_n they_o attempt_v to_o throw_v down_o those_o who_o in_o sincerity_n worship_v thou_o their_o tongue_n be_v sharp_a and_o contentious_a and_o in_o their_o malice_n they_o invent_v many_o lie_n and_o scandal_n against_o they_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n will_v hide_v those_o thou_o love_v in_o the_o secret_a of_o thy_o presence_n from_o the_o pride_n of_o man_n and_o will_v keep_v they_o secret_o as_o in_o a_o pavilion_n from_o the_o strife_n of_o tongue_n and_o yet_o i_o press_v with_o the_o consideration_n of_o many_o evil_n in_o which_o i_o think_v myself_o forsake_v say_v rash_o in_o my_o haste_n sure_o i_o be_o cut_v off_o from_o before_o thy_o eye_n thou_o will_v never_o certain_o cast_v any_o favourable_a look_n towards_o i_o such_o be_v my_o infirmity_n so_o great_a my_o inconsideration_n but_o thy_o mercy_n pass_v by_o even_o then_o my_o weakness_n and_o settle_v my_o stagger_a soul_n notwithstanding_o my_o imperfection_n thou_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n when_o i_o cry_v unto_o thou_o hear_v i_o then_o now_o o_o lord_n consider_v my_o trouble_n know_v that_o my_o soul_n be_v in_o adversity_n have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o for_o i_o call_v unto_o thou_o for_o help_v and_o let_v i_o not_o be_v ashamed_a but_o as_o for_o the_o wicked_a let_v they_o be_v put_v to_o confusion_n and_o let_v they_o be_v cut_v off_o for_o the_o grave_n that_o they_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o more_o mischief_n let_v those_o 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yet_o look_v upon_o our_o affliction_n and_o plentiful_o reward_v the_o proud_a doer_n as_o for_o those_o who_o with_o a_o honest_a heart_n serve_v thou_o give_v they_o constancy_n and_o perseverance_n in_o thy_o love_n fear_v and_o truth_n and_o let_v their_o hope_n in_o thou_o be_v well_o root_v and_o confirm_v through_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o love_n jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n psal._n xxxii_o be_v doctrinal_a and_o set_v forth_o the_o happiness_n of_o one_o who_o sin_n be_v remit_v the_o title_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v maschil_n and_o at_o the_o eight_o verse_n the_o reason_n be_v give_v i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o and_o teach_v thou_o in_o this_o then_o there_o be_v a_o instruction_n give_v especial_o about_o these_o three_o point_n which_o divide_v the_o psalm_n 1._o the_o happy_a estate_n of_o a_o justify_v person_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2._o 2._o the_o unhappy_a condition_n of_o that_o man_n who_o be_v not_o assure_v that_o he_o be_v justify_v and_o 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3._o it_o but_o when_o he_o confess_v it_o and_o then_o he_o show_v you_o the_o way_n he_o take_v to_o recover_v his_o happiness_n which_o be_v a_o clear_a contrary_a course_n he_o will_v conceal_v his_o sin_n no_o long_o from_o which_o he_o have_v so_o much_o unrest_n but_o he_o be_v resolve_v to_o open_v and_o display_v it_o before_o his_o god_n 1._o vers._n 5_o i_o acknowledge_v my_o sin_n unto_o thou_o and_o my_o iniquity_n have_v i_o not_o hide_v 2._o i_o say_v i_o will_v confess_v my_o transgression_n to_o the_o lord_n of_o which_o the_o effect_n be_v divers_a remission_n divers_a he_o obtain_v remission_n 1._o the_o first_o upon_o himself_o he_o recover_v his_o happiness_n consâ—â—ing_v in_o remission_n and_o thou_o forgave_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o sin_n 2._o grace_n 2._o by_o his_o example_n other_o seek_v for_o grace_n the_o second_o upon_o the_o whole_a church_n upon_o every_o good_a man_n that_o take_v out_o and_o follow_v his_o example_n for_o this_o i._n e._n that_o thou_o have_v be_v so_o merciful_a to_o i_o vers._n 6_o and_o pardon_v i_o a_o penitent_a confessor_n shall_v every_o one_o that_o be_v godly_a pray_v unto_o thou_o for_o pardon_n in_o a_o time_n when_o thou_o may_v be_v find_v in_o the_o day_n while_o grace_n be_v offer_v 3._o vers._n 6_o comfort_n in_o extremity_n and_o safety_n in_o the_o great_a danger_n sure_o in_o the_o flood_n of_o great_a water_n extremity_n water_n and_o be_v secure_a in_o extremity_n in_o a_o inundation_n of_o calamity_n the_o trouble_n shall_v not_o come_v nigh_o he_o that_o depend_v upon_o god_n goodness_n and_o mercy_n and_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o he_o by_o repentance_n and_o he_o show_v the_o reason_n from_o his_o own_o experience_n god_n be_v his_o protector_n 1._o thou_o be_v my_o hide_v place_n thou_o shall_v preserve_v i_o from_o trouble_n 2._o thou_o shall_v compass_v i_o about_o with_o song_n of_o deliverance_n deliver_v i_o and_o make_v i_o sing_v for_o joy_n and_o give_v thanks_o 3._o and_o now_o david_n set_v down_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o justify_v person_n way_n the_o three_o part_n david_n instruct_v a_o justify_v person_n in_o his_o way_n that_o he_o be_v after_o his_o pardon_n obedient_a to_o his_o god_n and_o that_o not_o out_o of_o compulsion_n but_o free_o and_o willing_o about_o which_o that_o he_o be_v not_o to_o seek_v either_o god_n from_o heaven_n or_o david_n in_o his_o person_n become_v his_o doctor_n i_o will_v instruct_v thou_o and_o teach_v thou_o in_o the_o way_n that_o thou_o shall_v go_v i_o will_v guide_v thou_o with_o my_o eye_n vers._n 8_o and_o a_o good_a servant_n need_v no_o stripe_n he_o will_v observe_v nutum_fw-la or_o nictum_fw-la heri_fw-la as_o my_o eye_n be_v always_o over_o you_o careful_o to_o instruct_v
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justification_n when_o i_o shall_v appear_v before_o thy_o great_a tribunal_n for_o this_o alone_a can_v make_v i_o bless_a and_o happy_a and_o for_o the_o future_a instruct_v i_o and_o teach_v i_o in_o the_o way_n that_o i_o be_o to_o go_v vers._n 8_o guide_v i_o with_o thy_o eye_n let_v the_o least_o intimation_n of_o thy_o will_n be_v a_o powerful_a motive_n to_o my_o soul_n and_o win_v it_o to_o obedience_n suffer_v i_o not_o to_o be_v like_o a_o bruit_n beast_n like_o the_o headstrong_a horse_n or_o the_o sottish_a mule_n who_o mouth_n must_v be_v hold_v in_o with_o bit_n and_o bridle_n keep_v in_o their_o way_n by_o force_n and_o violence_n rather_o out_o of_o love_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o do_v my_o duty_n than_o out_o of_o fear_n and_o compulsion_n if_o o_o lord_n thou_o will_v procee_v in_o wrath_n and_o anger_n let_v it_o be_v against_o the_o rebellious_a stiffmecked_a sinner_n let_v the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o wicked_a stubborn_a and_o perverse_a man_n be_v many_o but_o let_v all_o those_o that_o trust_v in_o thou_o be_v compass_v and_o defend_v by_o thy_o mercy_n and_o let_v all_o those_o who_o labour_n to_o serve_v thou_o with_o a_o upright_a and_o in_o a_o honest_a heart_n though_o in_o great_a imperfection_n and_o weakness_n rejoice_v in_o thou_o and_o shout_n for_o joy_n know_v that_o they_o serve_v a_o good_a lord_n who_o will_v remit_v their_o sin_n hide_v their_o transgression_n and_o not_o impute_v their_o iniquiy_n amen_n psal._n xxxiii_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o content_n be_v 1._o a_o exhortation_n to_o the_o just_a to_o praise_n god_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o the_o argument_n he_o use_v to_o persuade_v to_o it_o from_z vers_n 3._o to_o 20._o 3._o the_o confidence_n of_o god_n people_n in_o his_o name_n their_o joy_n in_o he_o and_o petition_n to_o he_o vers_n 20_o 21_o 22._o 1._o part_n david_n exhort_v the_o righteous_a to_o praise_v god_n the_o first_o part_n in_o the_o three_o first_o verse_n he_o exhort_v to_o praise_v god_n but_o who_o 1._o the_o righteous_a not_o all_o for_o praise_n be_v comely_a for_o the_o upright_a 2._o that_o it_o be_v give_v with_o all_o zeal_n and_o affection_n with_o exultation_n with_o sing_v vers._n 1_o with_o voice_n with_o instrument_n some_o new_a song_n compose_v for_o some_o new_a mercy_n vers._n 2_o and_o that_o it_o be_v skilful_o express_v 2._o part_n his_o reason_n the_o second_o part_n to_o this_o he_o persuade_v upon_o divers_a good_a ground_n 1._o the_o first_o in_o general_n fetch_v from_o the_o truth_n the_o faithfulness_n the_o justice_n the_o goodness_n of_o god_n 1._o for_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v right_a 2._o vers._n 4_o and_o all_o his_o work_n be_v do_v in_o truth_n 3._o he_o love_v righteousness_n and_o judgement_n etc._n judgement_n from_o god_n goodness_n etc._n etc._n 4._o the_o earth_n be_v full_a of_o the_o goodness_n of_o the_o lord_n vers._n 5_o 2._o power_n 2._o from_o his_o power_n his_o second_o argument_n be_v fetch_v from_o 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that_o they_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o and_o rest_n with_o thou_o in_o glory_n and_o perpetual_a felicity_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o o_o lord_n grant_v that_o i_o with_o thy_o saint_n may_v have_v this_o for_o my_o portion_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o only_a redeemer_n jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n amen_o psal._n xxxv_o be_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o part_n of_o it_o be_v 1._o a_o prayer_n for_o defence_n against_o his_o enemy_n in_o which_o he_o pray_v first_o for_o protection_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3_o 17_o 19_o 22_o 23_o 24_o 25._o then_o imprecate_v evil_a to_o fall_v on_o they_o vers_n 4_o 5_o 6_o 8_o &_o 26._o 2._o a_o bitter_a complaint_n against_o the_o malice_n of_o his_o enemy_n which_o he_o pour_v out_o into_o the_o ear_n of_o god_n as_o motive_n to_o plead_v his_o cause_n vers_fw-la 7_o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14_o 15_o 16_o 19_o 20_o 21._o 3._o a_o proposal_n of_o his_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n his_o joy_n in_o it_o vers_n 9_o 10._o his_o thanks_o for_o it_o vers_n 18_o 28._o and_o a_o motive_n to_o other_o to_o do_v the_o like_a vers_n 27._o 1._o advocate_n the_o first_o part_n he_o pray_v god_n to_o be_v his_o advocate_n in_o the_o court_n of_o man_n and_o prince_n innocent_n be_v often_o oppress_v by_o false_a accusation_n and_o calumny_n persecute_v and_o over-borne_a by_o power_n he_o then_o first_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o be_v his_o advocate_n his_o patron_n and_o protector_n 1._o litiga_fw-la plead_v my_o cause_n o_o lord_n with_o they_o that_o serive_v with_o i_o vers._n 1_o 2._o fight_v against_o they_o that_o fight_v against_o i_o take_v hold_n of_o the_o shield_n and_o buckler_n and_o stand_v up_o for_o my_o help_n dram_n out_o also_o the_o spear_n and_o stop_v the_o way_n against_o they_o that_o persecute_v i_o 3._o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n assure_v i_o i_o be_o thy_o salvation_n enemy_n salvation_n he_o imprecate_v against_o his_o enemy_n second_o he_o fall_v to_o a_o 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the_o second_o part_n his_o complaint_n of_o his_o enemy_n which_o be_v the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n and_o upon_o this_o he_o stay_v long_o and_o he_o lay_v to_o their_o charge_n 1._o perfidiousness_n and_o extreme_a malice_n and_o perjury_n false_a witness_n do_v rise_v up_o vers._n 11_o they_o lay_v to_o my_o charge_n thing_n that_o i_o know_v not_o 2._o vers._n 12_o ingratitude_n they_o reward_v i_o evil_n for_o good_a good_a he_o do_v to_o they_o he_o when_o they_o be_v fast_v and_o pray_v for_o they_o but_o they_o be_v cruel_a to_o he_o 3._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o my_o adversity_n they_o rejoice_v etc._n etc._n 4._o mock_v jest_a jeer_v the_o abject_n gather_v themselves_o against_o i_o they_o
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of_o pride_n come_v and_o prevail_v against_o we_o let_v not_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a remove_v we_o we_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o their_o malice_n be_v so_o great_a against_o thy_o truth_n that_o they_o be_v not_o move_v with_o any_o fear_n or_o reverence_n of_o thy_o name_n resolve_v they_o be_v to_o please_v and_o flatter_v themselves_o in_o their_o own_o eye_n till_o their_o iniqity_n be_v find_v out_o and_o make_v apyear_n to_o be_v odious_a before_o god_n and_o man_n whatsoever_o they_o speak_v be_v full_a of_o iniquity_n and_o fraud_n they_o be_v not_o only_o ignorant_a but_o they_o will_v not_o be_v teach_v to_o be_v wise_a whosoever_o shall_v advise_v they_o to_o do_v good_a be_v account_v their_o enemy_n and_o hateful_a in_o their_o sight_n in_o the_o night-season_n when_o the_o mind_n be_v retire_v and_o shall_v meditate_v on_o the_o best_a thing_n than_o they_o fasten_v it_o upon_o the_o worst_a in_o their_o bed_n they_o devise_v mischief_n and_o so_o harden_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o will_v not_o set_v themselves_o in_o any_o good_a way_n nor_o abhor_v even_o the_o foul_a evil_n therefore_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o mercy_n and_o faithfulness_n for_o thy_o lovingkindness_n and_o righteousness_n sake_n we_o beseech_v thou_o suffer_v not_o our_o soul_n to_o be_v deliver_v over_o as_o a_o prey_n into_o their_o hand_n and_o since_o they_o will_v not_o desist_v from_o their_o mischievous_a and_o bloody_a enterprise_n let_v these_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n fall_v together_o for_o peace_n let_v they_o find_v war_n for_o security_n trouble_n let_v they_o be_v cast_v down_o from_o their_o fancy_a state_n of_o dignity_n and_o felicity_n and_o never_o be_v able_a to_o rise_v again_o by_o the_o power_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n amen_n psal._n xxxvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o intent_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v that_o good_a man_n be_v not_o overmuch_o trouble_v at_o the_o prosperity_n of_o wicked_a man_n and_o what_o be_v here_o deliver_v may_v be_v reduce_v to_o these_o two_o general_a head_n 1._o he_o set_v down_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o good_a man_n which_o be_v to_o be_v patient_a and_o put_v his_o confidence_n in_o god_n when_o he_o see_v the_o wicked_a prosper_v and_o flourish_v prosperity_n the_o first_o part_n that_o we_o fret_v not_o at_o wicked_a man_n prosperity_n 2._o he_o give_v many_o reason_n to_o persuade_v unto_o it_o 1._o he_o begin_v with_o a_o interdict_v and_o then_o descend_v to_o give_v forth_o some_o command_n 1._o he_o interdict_v be_v fret_v not_o thyself_o because_o of_o evil_a doer_n neither_o be_v thou_o envious_a against_o the_o worker_n of_o iniquity_n be_v nor_o angry_a not_o envious_a to_o which_o he_o add_v this_o reason_n that_o their_o prosperity_n be_v but_o short_a for_o they_o shall_v be_v cut_v down_o as_o the_o grass_n and_o wither_v as_o the_o green_a herb_n this_o interdict_v be_v repeat_v ver_fw-la 7_o 8._o and_o the_o reason_n ver_fw-la 9_o 10_o 35_o 36_o 38._o envy_n 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and_o wait_v patient_o for_o he_o his_o time_n be_v the_o best_a and_o then_o he_o repeat_v his_o interdict_v fret_v not_o thyself_o then_o he_o resume_v his_o former_a reason_n mention_v at_o the_o second_o verse_n reason_n the_o first_o reason_n and_o amplify_v it_o by_o a_o antithesis_fw-la viz._n that_o bonis_fw-la benè_fw-la malis_fw-la malè_fw-la erit_fw-la ver_fw-la 9_o 10_o 11._o off_o the_o second_o part_n evil_a doer_n cut_v off_o and_o so_o it_o fall_v out_o plerumque_fw-la but_o not_o semper_fw-la which_o be_v enough_o for_o temporal_a blessing_n 1._o evil_a doer_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o but_o those_o that_o wait_v on_o the_o lord_n shall_v inherit_v the_o earth_n 2._o yet_o a_o little_a while_n and_o the_o wicked_a shall_v not_o be_v yea_o and_o thou_o shall_v diligent_o consider_v his_o place_n and_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v but_o the_o meek_a shall_v inherit_v the_o earth_n and_o shall_v delight_v themselves_o in_o the_o abundance_n of_o peace_n to_o this_o he_o add_v a_o second_o reason_n take_v from_o the_o providence_n of_o god_n 1._o man_n the_o second_o reason_n god_n providence_n object_n 1._o bad_a man_n hate_v good_a man_n in_o protect_v the_o righteous_a and_o confound_v their_o enemy_n 2._o in_o blessing_n the_o little_a they_o have_v in_o which_o he_o seem_v to_o remove_v a_o double_a objection_n the_o first_o about_o the_o tyranny_n of_o the_o wicked_a over_o just_a man_n the_o second_o that_o they_o be_v common_o in_o want_n and_o poverty_n the_o first_o tentation_n that_o much_o trouble_v pious_a soul_n be_v the_o power_n the_o cruelty_n the_o implacable_a hatred_n of_o wicked_a man_n the_o wicked_a plot_v against_o the_o just_a and_o gnash_v upon_o he_o with_o his_o tooth_n to_o which_o david_n answer_v it_o resp_n god_n shall_v revenge_v it_o the_o lord_n shall_v laugh_v at_o
worker_n of_o iniquity_n be_v in_o great_a power_n riches_n and_o honour_n they_o be_v exalt_v like_o a_o cedar_n of_o lebanon_n and_o spread_v and_o flourish_v like_o a_o green_a bay_n tree_n expect_v they_o do_v all_o man_n shall_v come_v and_o put_v their_o trust_n under_o their_o shadow_n which_o if_o any_o just_a man_n refuse_v they_o observe_v his_o way_n and_o mark_v his_o step_n seek_v a_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n to_o destroy_v he_o for_o they_o be_v ready_a with_o a_o draw_a sword_n in_o their_o hand_n and_o a_o bend_a bow_n in_o their_o fist_n that_o they_o first_o cast_v down_o the_o poor_a and_o needy_a and_o then_o slay_v he_o that_o be_v innocent_a and_o of_o a_o upright_a conversation_n good_a god_n never_o suffer_v our_o faith_n and_o confidence_n to_o be_v shake_v at_o these_o proceed_n of_o thy_o providence_n but_o with_o a_o equal_a and_o patient_a mind_n let_v we_o resign_v ourselves_o to_o thy_o will_n and_o be_v content_a thou_o do_v what_o seem_v good_a 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teach_v they_o to_o eschew_v evil_a and_o to_o do_v good_a so_o shall_v they_o dwell_v for_o evermore_o let_v they_o show_v mercy_n and_o give_v and_o lend_v that_o their_o seed_n may_v be_v bless_v teach_v their_o mouth_n to_o speak_v wisdom_n and_o their_o tongue_n to_o talk_v of_o judgement_n let_v the_o law_n of_o thou_o their_o god_n be_v in_o their_o heart_n that_o their_o step_n and_o go_n may_v not_o slide_v forsake_v not_o o_o lord_n thy_o saint_n love_v judgement_n and_o preserve_v they_o for_o ever_o leave_v they_o not_o good_a lord_n in_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a nor_o condemn_v they_o when_o they_o be_v judge_v approve_v not_o thou_o that_o unjust_a sentence_n which_o wicked_a man_n pass_v upon_o they_o o_o you_o righteous_a then_o wait_v on_o the_o lord_n and_o keep_v his_o way_n good_a god_n give_v we_o all_o grace_n to_o delight_v in_o thou_o and_o to_o commit_v our_o way_n unto_o thou_o well-knowing_a that_o thy_o servant_n shall_v be_v exalt_v when_o the_o 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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
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5._o misery_n 5._o joy_n at_o his_o misery_n their_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o exultation_n at_o his_o misery_n a_o evil_a disease_n say_v they_o cleave_v unto_o he_o and_o now_o that_o he_o lie_v he_o shall_v rise_v up_o no_o more_o 6._o friend_n 6._o of_o a_o perfidious_a friend_n of_o the_o perfidiousness_n of_o some_o particular_a friend_n perhaps_o achitophel_n yea_o my_o own_o familiar_a friend_n in_o who_o i_o trust_v which_o do_v eat_v of_o my_o bread_n have_v lift_v up_o his_o heel_n against_o i_o i_o feed_v and_o fat_v the_o beast_n and_o he_o kick_v at_o i_o and_o then_o he_o pray_v he_o the_o three_o part_n he_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o raise_v he_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o raise_v i_o up_o which_o prayer_n he_o enforce_v by_o these_o reason_n 1._o that_o thereby_o as_o a_o king_n he_o shall_v have_v power_n to_o do_v justice_n on_o traitor_n that_o i_o may_v requite_v they_o 2._o ver._n 10_o by_o this_o he_o shall_v have_v experience_n of_o god_n favour_n by_o this_o i_o know_v thou_o favour_v i_o etc._n etc._n 3._o ver._n 11_o this_o will_v be_v a_o testimony_n unto_o i_o that_o thou_o favour_v not_o only_o my_o person_n but_o my_o cause_n ver._n 12_o as_o for_o i_o thou_o upholde_v i_o in_o my_o integrity_n and_o seâ—tâ—st_v i_o before_o thy_o face_n for_o ever_o then_o he_o close_v the_o psalm_n with_o a_o benedictus_n benedictus_n and_o conclude_v with_o a_o benedictus_n bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a ver._n 13_o amen_o amen_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o forty_o first_o psalm_n o_o merciful_a god_n ver._n 1_o who_o show_v compassion_n towards_o the_o compassionate_a and_o have_v promise_v mercy_n to_o those_o who_o be_v merciful_a so_o stir_v my_o bowel_n within_o i_o that_o i_o may_v rejoice_v with_o thy_o servant_n that_o rejoice_v and_o mourn_v with_o those_o that_o mourn_v never_o let_v i_o behold_v any_o of_o thy_o servant_n 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and_o sustain_v with_o my_o meat_n this_o man_n or_o this_o beast_n rather_o have_v lift_v up_o his_o heel_n against_o i_o and_o kick_v at_o i_o and_o i_o among_o other_o oppress_v with_o these_o evil_n do_v here_o prostrate_v my_o soul_n before_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o raise_v i_o up_o from_o this_o calamitous_a condition_n and_o make_v i_o know_v by_o this_o expression_n of_o thy_o mercy_n that_o thou_o favour_v i_o and_o will_v never_o suffer_v my_o enemy_n to_o triumph_v over_o i_o by_o this_o i_o shall_v know_v that_o thou_o will_v uphold_v thy_o servant_n in_o their_o integrity_n and_o will_v set_v they_o in_o thy_o presence_n and_o before_o thy_o face_n forever_o bless_a be_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n from_o everlasting_a to_o everlasting_a amen_n amen_n here_o end_v the_o first_o book_n of_o the_o psalm_n as_o the_o jew_n divide_v they_o and_o so_o also_o junius_n and_o tremellius_n moller_n and_o bellarmine_n psal._n xlii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d david_n whether_o by_o saul_n or_o absalon_n arg._n force_a from_o the_o assembly_n of_o god_n people_n complain_v and_o as_o man_n overwhelm_v with_o trouble_n be_v also_o oppress_v with_o grief_n so_o be_v he_o and_o as_o they_o surprise_v with_o passion_n abrupt_o express_v their_o thought_n so_o do_v he_o for_o sometime_o he_o expostulate_v sometime_o he_o complain_v sometime_o he_o correct_v and_o check_v himself_o for_o his_o weakness_n and_o passion_n one_o while_o he_o open_v his_o doubt_n and_o diffidence_n and_o present_o again_o set_v forth_o his_o affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o his_o god_n it_o will_v not_o then_o be_v more_o easy_a to_o set_v this_o psalm_n in_o order_n than_o the_o speech_n of_o a_o passionate_a man_n yet_o i_o shall_v endeavour_v it_o by_o reduce_v the_o whole_a to_o these_o four_o head_n 1._o the_o zeal_n of_o david_n to_o serve_v god_n in_o god_n house_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 4_o 6._o 2._o his_o complaint_n and_o expression_n of_o grief_n for_o 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praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o disquiet_v within_o i_o ver._n 5_o hope_v in_o god_n for_o i_o shall_v yet_o praise_v he_o who_o be_v the_o help_n of_o my_o countenance_n and_o my_o god_n though_o the_o storm_n and_o wave_n of_o persecution_n have_v go_v over_o we_o and_o the_o depth_n of_o tentation_n gape_v very_o wide_a to_o swallow_v we_o up_o quick_a yet_o we_o be_v confident_a that_o with_o the_o tentation_n thou_o will_v give_v the_o issue_n and_o so_o moderate_a the_o whole_a by_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n that_o the_o solid_a joy_n of_o a_o good_a conscience_n shall_v never_o be_v take_v from_o we_o o_o lord_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o power_n of_o thy_o spirit_n that_o in_o these_o our_o pressores_fw-la we_o fall_v not_o from_o thou_o but_o expect_v deliverance_n from_o thy_o hand_n for_o which_o we_o will_v return_v thou_o thanks_o in_o the_o great_a congregation_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n xliv_o in_o this_o psalm_n be_v lively_o express_v the_o suffering_n the_o complaint_n the_o assurance_n the_o petition_n which_o be_v offer_v to_o god_n by_o good_a man_n who_o suffer_v together_o with_o other_o in_o the_o common_a affliction_n that_o god_n bring_v on_o his_o people_n the_o part_n be_v two_o petition_n the_o argument_n to_o persuade_v his_o petition_n 1._o a_o petition_n from_o ver_fw-la 24._o to_o the_o end_n 2._o the_o argument_n by_o which_o the_o petition_n be_v quicken_v from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 24._o first_o he_o begins_z with_o the_o argument_n of_o which_o 1._o part_n the_o first_o part_n the_o first_o be_v draw_v from_o god_n goodness_n of_o which_o he_o give_v in_o particular_a viz._n his_o benefit_n and_o miracle_n do_v for_o their_o father_n people_n father_n arg._n from_o god_n goodness_n to_o his_o people_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v this_o thou_o do_v for_o they_o why_o be_v thou_o so_o estrange_v from_o we_o 1._o 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 work_v thou_o do_v in_o their_o day_n ver._n 1_o and_o in_o the_o time_n of_o old_a the_o particular_n of_o which_o be_v 1._o ver._n 2_o how_o thou_o do_v drive_v out_o the_o heathen_a viz._n the_o canaanite_n 2._o how_o thou_o plant_v they_o 3._o how_o thou_o do_v afflict_v the_o people_n and_o cast_v they_o out_o ver_fw-la 2._o 2._o this_o we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v thy_o work_n which_o he_o express_v 1._o ver._n 3_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d negative_o by_o remotion_n of_o what_o sâ—â—e_z may_v imagine_v they_o get_v not_o the_o land_n in_o possession_n by_o their_o own_o sword_n neither_o be_v it_o their_o own_o arm_n that_o help_v they_o ver_fw-la 3._o not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o to_o thy_o name_n be_v the_o praise_n 2._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d positive_o for_o it_o be_v thy_o right_a hand_n and_o thy_o arm_n and_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n a_o mere_a gratuito_fw-la because_o thou_o have_v a_o favour_n unto_o they_o no_o other_o reason_n can_v be_v assign_v but_o that_o ver_fw-la 3._o 3._o ver._n 4_o upon_o this_o consideration_n by_o a_o apostrophe_n he_o turn_v his_o speech_n to_o god_n and_o sing_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d for_o which_o he_o sing_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o which_o the_o strain_n be_v 1._o a_o open_a confession_n thou_o be_v my_o king_n o_o god_n 2._o a_o petition_n send_v help_n unto_o jacob_n ver_fw-la 4._o 3._o a_o confident_a persuasion_n of_o future_a victory_n but_o still_o with_o god_n help_n and_o assistance_n ver._n 5_o ver_fw-la 5_o 6_o 7._o 1._o through_o thou_o will_v we_o push_v down_o our_o enemy_n 2._o through_o thou_o will_v we_o tread_v they_o under_o that_o rise_v up_o against_o we_o all_o through_o thou_o in_o thy_o name_n by_o thy_o power_n 4._o a_o abrenunciation_n of_o his_o own_o power_n or_o arm_n for_o i_o will_v not_o trust_v in_o my_o bow_n ver._n 6_o neither_o shall_v my_o sword_n save_v i_o 5._o a_o reiteration_n or_o a_o second_o ascription_n of_o the_o whole_a victory_n to_o god_n but_o thou_o have_v save_v we_o from_o our_o enemy_n ver._n 7_o thou_o have_v put_v they_o to_o shame_v that_o hate_v we_o ver_fw-la 7._o 6._o ver._n 8_o a_o grateful_a return_n of_o thanks_o which_o be_v indeed_o the_o tribute_n god_n expect_v and_o we_o be_v to_o pay_v upon_o any_o deliverance_n in_o god_n we_o boast_v all_o the_o day_n long_o in_o the_o second_o argument_n the_o present_a misery_n the_o church_n be_v in_o and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o selah_n second_o the_o second_o argument_n by_o which_o he_o wing_v his_o petition_n be_v draw_v from_o the_o condition_n in_o which_o for_o the_o present_a god_n people_n be_v in_o before_o he_o have_v do_v wonder_n for_o their_o deliverance_n but_o now_o he_o have_v deliver_v they_o to_o the_o will_n of_o their_o enemy_n this_o will_v move_v a_o man_n to_o think_v that_o his_o good_a will_n be_v change_v towards_o they_o ver._n 9_o but_o thou_o have_v cast_v we_o off_o lamentable_a the_o consequent_a lamentable_a and_o put_v we_o to_o shame_n and_o go_v not_o forth_o with_o our_o army_n of_o which_o the_o consequence_n be_v many_o and_o grievous_a although_o we_o acknowledge_v that_o all_o be_v from_o thou_o and_o come_v from_o thy_o hand_n and_o permission_n 1._o ver._n 10_o the_o first_o be_v thou_o make_v we_o to_o turn_v back_o from_o the_o enemy_n ver_fw-la 10._o 2._o the_o second_o we_o become_v a_o prey_n they_o which_o hate_v we_o spoil_n for_o themselves_o v._o 10._o 3._o ver._n 11_o the_o three_o we_o be_v devour_v thou_o have_v give_v we_o as_o sheep_n appoint_v for_o meat_n kill_v cruel_o when_o and_o as_o they_o please_v ver_fw-la 11._o 4._o the_o four_o we_o be_v drive_v from_o out_o country_n and_o make_v to_o dwell_v where_o they_o will_v plant_v we_o thou_o have_v scatter_v we_o among_o the_o heathen_a inter_fw-la gentes_fw-la ver._n 12_o and_o that_o be_v a_o great_a discomfort_n to_o live_v among_o people_n without_o god_n in_o the_o world_n 5._o the_o five_o we_o be_v become_v slave_n sell_v and_o buy_v as_o beast_n and_o that_o for_o any_o price_n upon_o any_o exchange_n thou_o selle_v thy_o people_n for_o nought_o and_o do_v not_o increase_v thy_o wealth_n by_o their_o price_n ver_fw-la 12._o put_v they_o off_o as_o worthless_a thing_n 6._o the_o six_o we_o be_v make_v a_o scorn_n a_o mock_n and_o to_o who_o to_o our_o enemy_n nay_o for_o that_o may_v be_v bear_v but_o even_o to_o our_o friend_n and_o neighbour_n ver._n 13_o thou_o make_v we_o a_o reproach_n to_o our_o neighbour_n a_o scorn_n
be_v bring_v to_o thou_o i._n e._n the_o church_n 2._o ver._n 15_o they_o shall_v be_v bring_v with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o king_n palace_n ver._n 16_o glad_o and_o willing_o they_o shall_v enter_v into_o his_o court_n on_o earth_n and_o after_o be_v receive_v to_o a_o mansion_n in_o heaven_n 5._o for_o her_o fruitfulness_n barren_a she_o shall_v not_o be_v for_o she_o shall_v have_v many_o child_n gratitude_n the_o church_n gratitude_n good_a child_n and_o great_a for_o the_o father_n the_o patriarch_n prophet_n priest_n in_o the_o old_a law_n apostle_n evangelist_n and_o their_o successor_n in_o the_o new_a that_o may_v be_v make_v prince_n in_o all_o land_n her_o officer_n be_v not_o contemptible_a 3._o part_n the_o three_o part_n the_o conclusion_n which_o be_v gratulatory_a for_o for_o this_o honour_n the_o church_n will_v 1._o erect_v as_o it_o be_v a_o statue_n i_o will_v make_v thy_o name_n to_o be_v remember_v in_o all_o generation_n 2._o ver._n 17_o the_o praise_n shall_v be_v perpetuate_v therefore_o shall_v the_o people_n praise_v thou_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o forty_o five_o psalm_n let_v the_o word_n of_o my_o mouth_n and_o meditation_n of_o my_o heart_n be_v always_o acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n o_o lord_n my_o strength_n and_o my_o redeemer_n ver._n 1_o grant_v that_o my_o heart_n may_v indite_v a_o good_a matter_n and_o make_v my_o tongue_n a_o ready_a instrument_n of_o thy_o spirit_n nimble_o and_o apt_o and_o sole_o to_o express_v what_o thou_o shall_v dictate_v to_o i_o of_o the_o king_n of_o glory_n o_o thou_o wonderful_a god_n and_o man_n the_o messiah_n and_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n ver._n 2_o thou_o be_v fair_o in_o thy_o conception_n and_o more_o beautiful_a in_o thy_o birth_n than_o all_o the_o son_n of_o man_n bear_v we_o be_v all_o in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n our_o mother_n conceive_v we_o but_o thou_o be_v holy_a in_o and_o from_o the_o womb_n be_v free_v and_o purify_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n from_o the_o stain_n and_o spot_n of_o our_o original_a corruption_n and_o when_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o manifest_v thyself_o to_o the_o world_n thy_o lip_n be_v full_a of_o grace_n thy_o word_n drop'â—_n as_o the_o honeycomb_n never_o man_n speak_v like_o thou_o never_o be_v there_o such_o discourse_n of_o mercy_n such_o call_v and_o offer_v of_o love_n by_o which_o thou_o do_v encourage_v the_o weary_a and_o heavy-laden_a to_o come_v unto_o thou_o and_o we_o miserable_a sinner_n to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n for_o which_o god_n have_v bless_v thou_o for_o ever_o and_o give_v thou_o all_o power_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n for_o which_o we_o bless_v thou_o for_o ever_o on_o earth_n and_o hope_v to_o do_v it_o in_o heaven_n now_o since_o thou_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o power_n gird_v thy_o sword_n i_o pray_v thou_o ver._n 3_o upon_o thy_o thigh_n o_o most_o mighty_a conquer_v and_o subdue_v thy_o enemy_n whether_o impious_a devil_n or_o devilish_a man_n take_v from_o the_o one_o that_o dominion_n which_o they_o usurp_v over_o thy_o people_n and_o bring_v the_o other_o ready_o and_o willing_o to_o submit_v unto_o thou_o this_o will_v increase_v thy_o glory_n this_o will_v improve_v thy_o majesty_n and_o renown_n ver._n 4_o and_o in_o thy_o power_n prosper_v and_o ride_v on_o that_o truth_n and_o meekness_n and_o righteousness_n may_v flourish_v in_o thy_o kingdom_n which_o be_v easy_a for_o thou_o to_o do_v because_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o divine_a omnipotence_n shall_v wonderful_o teach_v and_o direct_v thou_o in_o this_o work_n cause_v thou_o to_o the_o admiration_n of_o all_o not_o to_o desist_v till_o thou_o have_v obtain_v a_o absolute_a victory_n and_o lead_v in_o triumph_n thy_o enemy_n let_v the_o word_n of_o thy_o gospel_n be_v sharp_a than_o arrow_n ver._n 5_o with_o a_o wonderful_a quickness_n let_v they_o pierce_v the_o heart_n of_o many_o nation_n that_o whereas_o now_o they_o be_v rebellious_a and_o enemy_n to_o thy_o kingdom_n they_o may_v be_v wound_v to_o their_o good_a that_o they_o may_v fall_v under_o thou_o even_o at_o thy_o footstool_n yield_v to_o thy_o command_n and_o be_v ready_a to_o do_v thy_o will_n who_o throne_n be_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o ver._n 6_o and_o the_o sceptre_n of_o who_o kingdom_n be_v a_o right_a sceptre_n cause_v they_o to_o love_v that_o which_o thou_o love_v and_o hate_v that_o which_o thou_o hate_v thou_o love_v righteousness_n make_v they_o then_o in_o love_n with_o equity_n ver._n 7_o thou_o hate_v iniquity_n cause_v they_o to_o hate_v all_o injustice_n and_o since_o thou_o be_v anoint_v with_o the_o oil_n of_o gladness_n above_o thy_o fellow_n yet_o for_o thy_o fellow_n anoint_v also_o all_o those_o that_o thou_o have_v take_v into_o this_o fellowship_n with_o a_o fragrant_a portion_n of_o this_o thy_o holy_a oil_n that_o they_o rejoice_v to_o do_v thy_o will_n let_v king_n daughter_n noble_a and_o princely_a soul_n ver._n 9_o stand_v among_o those_o thy_o saint_n who_o thou_o have_v honour_v and_o bring_v to_o thy_o obedience_n o_o let_v the_o queen_n thy_o church_n who_o in_o mercy_n and_o lovingkindness_n in_o judgement_n and_o justice_n thou_o have_v espouse_v to_o thou_o stand_v on_o thy_o right_a hand_n clothe_v in_o a_o golden_a robe_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n o_o let_v the_o smell_n of_o their_o garment_n be_v as_o a_o field_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v bless_v ver._n 8_o and_o the_o sweet_a of_o their_o virtue_n and_o grace_n more_o odoriferous_a in_o thy_o nostril_n than_o the_o perfume_n of_o myrrh_n cinnamon_n and_o cassia_n compound_v by_o the_o skilful_a art_n of_o the_o apothicary_n and_o thou_o o_o daughter_n so_o peculiar_o belove_v and_o elect_v by_o the_o messiah_n consider_v and_o incline_v thy_o ear_n attend_v and_o give_v diligent_a heed_n what_o the_o king_n shall_v teach_v thou_o concern_v the_o true_a god_n and_o his_o service_n our_o eye_n be_v heavy_a and_o we_o can_v see_v our_o ear_n be_v deaf_a and_o we_o can_v hear_v lord_n open_v our_o eye_n that_o we_o may_v see_v and_o say_v thou_o ephatha_n to_o our_o ear_n that_o we_o may_v hearken_v and_o soften_v our_o heart_n that_o we_o may_v consider_v of_o the_o great_a honour_n thou_o have_v do_v we_o teach_v we_o to_o leave_v father_n and_o mother_n and_o house_n and_o land_n for_o thy_o sake_n to_o forget_v our_o own_o people_n and_o our_o father_n house_n and_o all_o that_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o we_o the_o bewitch_a lust_n of_o our_o own_o will_n and_o the_o vanity_n of_o our_o former_a lewd_a conversation_n enrich_v our_o heart_n with_o thy_o gift_n of_o grace_n so_o shall_v the_o king_n have_v pleasure_n in_o our_o beauty_n and_o we_o shall_v acknowledge_v he_o for_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n adore_v fear_v reverence_n and_o worship_v he_o keep_v our_o heart_n o_o lord_n in_o thy_o fear_n for_o then_o the_o nation_n round_o about_o we_o shall_v seek_v and_o sue_v to_o we_o the_o prince_n of_o tyre_n shall_v come_v and_o bow_v to_o we_o and_o offer_v we_o gift_n the_o rich_a also_o among_o the_o people_n shall_v entreat_v our_o favour_n and_o desire_v they_o may_v be_v unite_v to_o our_o communion_n adorn_v we_o o_o lord_n inward_o with_o thy_o grace_n and_o outward_o with_o a_o orderly_a worship_n and_o discipline_n let_v our_o chief_a glory_n be_v that_o which_o be_v within_o the_o hide_a man_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o then_o make_v we_o beautiful_a without_o in_o all_o the_o ornament_n of_o true_a religion_n virtuous_a work_n and_o christian_a life_n and_o over_o and_o above_o in_o the_o vestment_n of_o outward_a ceremony_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o needlework_n and_o embroidery_n of_o holiness_n by_o all_o which_o the_o virgin-soul_n of_o the_o people_n may_v be_v bring_v unto_o thou_o and_o accompany_v we_o to_o glorify_v our_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n this_o may_v move_v they_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o unity_n of_o the_o church_n with_o joy_n and_o gladness_n which_o be_v the_o door_n of_o those_o mansion_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o they_o in_o heaven_n where_o they_o shall_v enjoy_v thy_o sight_n and_o thy_o presence_n for_o ever_o raise_v up_o o_o lord_n our_o king_n instead_o of_o the_o father_n of_o our_o profession_n the_o patriarch_n prophet_n and_o apostle_n apostclical_a man_n bishop_n pastor_n and_o lawful_a minister_n of_o thy_o word_n who_o thou_o may_v make_v prince_n to_o feed_v and_o guide_v to_o govern_v and_o teach_v thy_o church_n in_o all_o land_n o_o lord_n thy_o mercy_n be_v so_o great_a and_o manifold_a to_o thy_o church_n that_o i_o will_v make_v thy_o name_n to_o be_v remember_v in_o all_o generation_n o_o let_v the_o people_n praise_v thou_o and_o sing_v of_o thy_o honour_n for_o
ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n amen_n psal._n xlvi_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n be_v whole_o gratulatory_a sing_v by_o the_o church_n for_o some_o very_a great_a deliverance_n after_o the_o victory_n from_o confederated_a enemy_n two_o especial_a thing_n to_o be_v consider_v 1._o the_o confidence_n the_o church_n have_v in_o god_n from_o vers_fw-la 1._o to_o 8._o 2._o a_o exhortation_n to_o behold_v it_o and_o that_o he_o be_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o author_n of_o war_n and_o peace_n vers_fw-la 8_o 9_o 10._o 1._o confidence_n the_o first_o part_n the_o church_n confidence_n he_o begin_v with_o a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o maxim_n which_o be_v the_o ground_n of_o all_o the_o confidence_n which_o the_o people_n of_o god_n can_v have_v god_n be_v our_o asylum_n or_o refuge_n to_o fly_v to_o our_o strength_n vers._n 1_o stay_v munition_n on_o which_o to_o rely_v a_o very_a present_a help_n to_o deliver_v we_o in_o trouble_n upon_o which_o god_n people_n infer_v this_o conclusion_n persecution_n the_o inference_n upon_o it_o boldness_n in_o persecution_n therefore_o will_v we_o not_o fear_v no_o not_o in_o the_o great_a calamity_n and_o multitude_n of_o enemy_n which_o he_o express_v first_o metaphorical_o then_o in_o plain_a proper_a term_n fear_v we_o will_v not_o vers._n 2_o 1._o though_o the_o earth_n be_v move_v or_o remove_v on_o which_o the_o church_n be_v seat_v 2._o though_o the_o mountain_n be_v carry_v into_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n i._n e._n the_o great_a and_o strong_a empire_n and_o kingdom_n shall_v be_v ruin_v and_o overwhelm_v 3._o though_o the_o water_n roar_v and_o be_v trouble_v vers._n 3_o though_o a_o multitude_n of_o people_n threaten_v and_o join_v their_o force_n to_o ruin_v the_o church_n 4._o though_o the_o mountain_n i._n e._n kingdom_n shake_v at_o the_o tumour_n and_o swell_a pride_n of_o these_o compiratour_n for_o the_o water_n be_v people_n revel_v 17._o more_o plain_o for_o we_o have_v the_o interpretation_n of_o these_o metaphor_n verse_n 6._o vers._n 6_o though_o the_o heathen_a rage_v the_o kingdom_n be_v move_v yet_o will_v we_o not_o be_v afraid_a justum_fw-la &_o tenacem_fw-la propositi_fw-la virum_fw-la non_fw-la civium_fw-la ardour_n prava_fw-la jubentium_fw-la non_fw-la vultus_fw-la instantis_fw-la tyranni_fw-la mente_fw-la quatet_fw-la solidâ_fw-la neque_fw-la auster_n dux_n inquietus_fw-la turbidus_fw-la adriae_n nec_fw-la fulminantis_fw-la jovis_n manus_fw-la si_fw-la fractus_fw-la illabatur_fw-la orbis_fw-la impavidum_fw-la ferient_fw-la ruina_fw-la 2._o and_o of_o this_o he_o next_o descend_v to_o show_v the_o reason_n 1._o there_o be_v a_o river_n this_o the_o reason_n of_o this_o the_o stream_n whereof_o shall_v make_v glad_a the_o city_n of_o god_n the_o holy_a place_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o most_o high_a vers._n 4_o the_o city_n of_o god_n be_v jerusalem_n the_o type_n of_o the_o church_n and_o the_o holy_a place_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n the_o temple_n the_o little_a siloah_n that_o run_v soft_o do_v water_n jerusalem_n and_o the_o gospel-promise_n that_o shall_v flow_v always_o in_o the_o church_n shall_v make_v glad_a the_o heart_n of_o god_n people_n vers._n 5_o 2._o god_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o she_o to_o keep_v to_o defend_v she_o therefore_o she_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v that_o be_v utter_o remove_v but_o shall_v remain_v for_o ever_o 3._o god_n shall_v help_v she_o and_o deliver_v she_o yea_o and_o that_o right_a early_a in_o a_o fit_a season_n he_o that_o shall_v come_v will_v come_v and_o will_v not_o tarry_v 4._o he_o utter_v his_o voice_n and_o the_o earth_n be_v melt_v the_o heart_n vers._n 6_o of_o the_o man_n of_o the_o earth_n that_o exalt_v themselves_o against_o his_o church_n at_o the_o least_o word_n utter_v from_o his_o mouth_n melt_v be_v strike_v with_o fear_n and_o terror_n 5._o the_o lord_n of_o host_n be_v with_o we_o he_o be_v dominus_fw-la exercituum_fw-la vers._n 7_o their_o army_n then_o be_v at_o his_o command_n vers_n 7_o 11._o 6._o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n be_v our_o refuge_n he_o be_v our_o asylum_n and_o he_o will_v say_v we_o vers_fw-la 7_o 11._o the_o second_o part_n contain_v two_o exhortation_n 1._o he_o call_v to_o all_o to_o behold_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n part_n exhortation_n the_o second_o part_n and_o of_o two_o he_o give_v instance_n for_o to_o behold_v 1._o that_o war_n be_v his_o work_n vers._n 8_o see_v what_o desolation_n he_o have_v make_v in_o the_o earth_n vers._n 9_o 2._o that_o peace_n be_v his_o work_n vers._n 10_o he_o make_v war_n to_o cease_v to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n etc._n etc._n 2._o then_o in_o the_o person_n of_o god_n he_o exhort_v the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n to_o be_v quiet_a for_o their_o endeavour_n be_v but_o in_o vain_a and_o their_o rage_n to_o no_o purpose_n be_v still_o and_o know_v that_o i_o be_o god_n i_o will_v be_v exalt_v among_o the_o heathen_a i_o will_v be_v exalt_v in_o the_o earth_n the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o forty_o six_o psalm_n or_o a_o hymn_n o_o bless_a lord_n god_n vers._n 1_o upon_o who_o we_o have_v depend_v ever_o since_o we_o be_v bear_v forsake_v we_o not_o now_o in_o this_o needful_a time_n of_o trouble_n but_o be_v our_o refuge_n to_o who_o we_o may_v fly_v our_o strength_n on_o who_o we_o may_v rely_v our_o present_a help_n in_o these_o distract_a time_n either_o by_o frée_v we_o from_o our_o pressure_n or_o give_v we_o patience_n to_o undergo_v they_o so_o shall_v we_o not_o fear_v in_o the_o great_a storm_n no_o vers._n 2_o though_o the_o devil_n raise_v the_o great_a persecution_n against_o thy_o church_n to_o remove_v it_o from_o the_o earth_n no_o not_o though_o a_o multitude_n of_o people_n conspire_v and_o swell_v with_o pride_n though_o they_o compass_v we_o about_o as_o a_o flood_n of_o water_n vers._n 3_o though_o we_o behold_v the_o shake_n and_o commotion_n of_o all_o other_o kingdom_n and_o empire_n about_o we_o for_o thy_o rich_a promise_n will_v sustain_v our_o faint_a heart_n vers._n 4_o a_o river_n of_o mercy_n there_o be_v in_o thou_o who_o ever_o flow_v stream_n shall_v make_v glad_a the_o city_n of_o our_o god_n the_o most_o high_a in_o which_o he_o have_v set_v his_o tabernacle_n to_o dwell_v and_o which_o we_o know_v he_o will_v uphold_v for_o ever_o vers._n 5_o god_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o she_o and_o she_o shall_v not_o be_v remove_v by_o any_o incursion_n help_v she_o he_o will_v in_o a_o fit_a season_n right_o early_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o come_v and_o he_o will_v not_o tarry_v arise_v vers._n 6_o o_o god_n to_o fight_v for_o we_o utter_v thy_o voice_n to_o defend_v our_o cause_n for_o then_o the_o nation_n will_v tremble_v the_o kingdom_n will_v be_v move_v the_o heart_n of_o our_o enemy_n shall_v melt_v like_o war_n and_o all_o that_o have_v exall_v themselves_o against_o we_o shall_v lose_v their_o courage_n and_o be_v surprise_v with_o a_o astonish_a fear_n certain_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n vers._n 7_o at_o who_o command_n there_o be_v a_o army_n a_o army_n of_o angel_n be_v with_o we_o the_o god_n who_o jacob_n worship_v and_o by_o who_o power_n and_o mercy_n he_o be_v defend_v from_o the_o fury_n of_o his_o brother_n esau_n will_v defend_v we_o when_o we_o fly_v to_o he_o o_o come_v then_o vers._n 8_o and_o consider_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n behold_v what_o wonder_n he_o have_v do_v for_o his_o people_n in_o all_o age_n for_o their_o sake_n he_o have_v destroy_v mighty_a army_n and_o bring_v strange_a desolation_n upon_o the_o mighty_a kingdom_n vers._n 9_o again_o for_o their_o sake_n he_o have_v make_v war_n to_o cease_v in_o all_o the_o world_n he_o have_v break_v the_o bow_n of_o the_o mighty_a cut_v their_o spear_n in_o sunder_o and_o burn_v up_o their_o chariot_n with_o fire_n from_o heaven_n give_v to_o his_o people_n the_o blessing_n of_o peace_n all_o then_o you_o who_o be_v enemy_n to_o his_o church_n vers._n 10_o be_v still_o cease_v from_o your_o wicked_a plot_n and_o conspiracy_n for_o know_v this_o for_o certain_a that_o he_o be_v god_n he_o will_v get_v himself_o honour_n upon_o you_o vers._n 11_o and_o he_o will_v be_v exalt_v not_o only_o in_o the_o heaven_n above_o but_o he_o will_v also_o be_v exalt_v by_o what_o he_o do_v for_o his_o people_n on_o earth_n so_o that_o when_o we_o shall_v see_v his_o wonderful_a deliverance_n that_o he_o send_v his_o people_n and_o the_o revenge_n he_o take_v on_o their_o enemy_n we_o shall_v have_v reason_n to_o say_v and_o say_v again_o the_o lord_n of_o host_n be_v with_o we_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n be_v our_o refuge_n psal._n xlvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d &_o triumphalis_fw-la the_o prophet_n take_v occasion_n from_o the_o bring_n up_o of_o
his_o and_o so_o be_v the_o cattle_n upon_o a_o thousand_o hill_n will_v he_o eat_v bull_n flesh_n or_o drink_v the_o blood_n of_o goat_n to_o what_o purpose_n be_v the_o multitude_n of_o sacrifice_n and_o the_o fat_a of_o feed_a beast_n these_o thou_o delight_v not_o in_o incense_n be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o thou_o the_o calling_z of_o assembly_n the_o new_a moon_n the_o sabbath_n all_o external_a worship_n be_v hateful_a and_o a_o trouble_n unto_o thou_o so_o long_o as_o the_o person_n of_o those_o who_o observe_v they_o be_v not_o accept_v so_o long_o as_o the_o man_n be_v formalist_n hypocrite_n and_o have_v their_o hand_n full_a of_o blood_n it_o be_v the_o penitent_a soul_n to_o which_o thou_o will_v look_v the_o sincere_a heart_n which_o thou_o will_v regard_v cleanse_v i_o therefore_o o_o lord_n and_o wash_v my_o heart_n give_v i_o power_n to_o put_v away_o the_o evil_a of_o my_o do_n let_v i_o cease_v to_o do_v evil_a and_o learn_v to_o do_v well_o that_o so_o my_o person_n be_v please_a in_o thy_o sight_n thou_o may_v hear_v my_o prayer_n and_o accept_v my_o thanks_o it_o be_v now_o a_o day_n of_o trouble_n and_o as_o thou_o have_v command_v i_o call_v unto_o thou_o for_o help_v ver._n 15_o lord_n hear_v my_o prayer_n and_o deliver_v i_o as_o thou_o have_v promise_v so_o shall_v i_o glorify_v thy_o name_n be_v oblige_v to_o offer_v thou_o thanksgiving_n and_o pay_v my_o vow_n to_o the_o most_o high_a remit_v lord_n and_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o thy_o people_n put_v our_o present_a suffering_n and_o extreme_a affliction_n before_o thy_o eye_n and_o return_v to_o we_o who_o return_v to_o thou_o with_o fast_v weep_a and_o mourn_a so_o shall_v we_o have_v just_a occasion_n to_o offer_v thou_o praise_v and_o glorify_v thou_o for_o this_o great_a mercy_n and_o deliverance_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o thy_o statute_n shall_v be_v our_o song_n in_o the_o house_n of_o our_o pilgrimage_n and_o we_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n psal._n li._n one_o and_o a_o chief_a of_o the_o penitential_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v the_o message_n that_o david_n receive_v from_o god_n by_o nathan_n the_o prophet_n for_o the_o murder_n of_o vriah_n and_o his_o adultery_n in_o defile_v bathsheba_n this_o put_v he_o into_o the_o state_n of_o a_o penitent_a and_o to_o petition_v to_o god_n for_o mercy_n for_o pardon_n for_o grace_n for_o peace_n of_o conscience_n for_o renovation_n of_o his_o heart_n it_o in_o general_n contain_v david_n prayer_n 1._o for_o himself_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 13._o 2._o and_o three_o vow_n or_o promise_n ver_fw-la 13._o to_o 18._o 3._o for_o the_o church_n from_o ver_fw-la 18._o to_o the_o end_n david_n be_v in_o a_o perplex_a estate_n conceive_v he_o can_v have_v no_o comfort_n part_n the_o first_o part_n but_o in_o god_n mercy_n and_o therefore_o he_o first_o in_o general_n pray_v for_o that_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o ver._n 1_o o_o lord_n not_o on_o david_n the_o king_n thou_o anoint_v but_o on_o i_o mercy_n the_o general_a petition_n for_o mercy_n that_o be_o not_o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o servant_n thy_o son_n and_o the_o motive_n he_o use_v to_o gain_v that_o be_v not_o any_o plea_n or_o merit_n of_o his_o own_o but_o 1._o the_o kindness_n of_o god_n have_v mercy_n on_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o lovingkindness_n 2._o the_o compassion_n of_o god_n according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o compassion_n the_o general_a petition_n for_o mercy_n be_v offer_v next_o he_o tender_v three_o particular_a petition_n 1._o his_o first_o particular_a petition_n be_v for_o forgiveness_n of_o his_o sin_n the_o fact_n be_v past_a forgiveness_n the_o first_o petition_n for_o forgiveness_n but_o the_o guilt_n remain_v he_o therefore_o earnest_o petition_n put_v away_o my_o iniquity_n and_o upon_o this_o he_o insist_o and_o in_o other_o term_n come_v over_o it_o for_o a_o soul_n that_o be_v true_o sensible_a of_o sin_n be_v never_o at_o rest_n and_o satisfy_v with_o one_o deprecation_n for_o sin_n be_v a_o spot_n a_o deep_a stain_n therefore_o wash_v i_o thorough_o wash_v i_o from_o my_o iniquity_n ver._n 2_o and_o cleanse_v i_o from_o my_o sin_n amplius_fw-la lava_fw-la as_o if_o one_o wash_v be_v too_o little_a for_o a_o double_a sin_n for_o two_o such_o sin_n to_o this_o petition_n for_o mercy_n he_o subjoin_v a_o confession_n of_o his_o sin_n know_v well_o confession_n to_o this_o he_o subjoin_v a_o confession_n that_o this_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n to_o obtain_v it_o for_o he_o that_o confess_v and_o forsake_v his_o sin_n shall_v find_v mercy_n in_o which_o we_o may_v learn_v many_o excellent_a condition_n requisite_a in_o a_o true_a confessionist_n 1._o he_o enter_v into_o a_o serious_a consideration_n of_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n he_o feel_v the_o weight_n the_o burden_n of_o it_o feel_v the_o anguish_n and_o abhor_v it_o i_o excuse_v it_o not_o 1._o i_o know_v my_o iniquity_n i_o know_v it_o now_o to_o abhor_v to_o reform_v it_o ver._n 3_o 2._o it_o be_v ever_o before_o i_o not_o to_o please_v i_o but_o to_o trouble_v and_o grieve_v i_o 3._o he_o aggravate_v it_o with_o divers_a name_n iniquity_n sin_n transgression_n it_o be_v pasteanos_n rebellion_n it_o be_v greavah_n crooked_a deal_n chatta_n error_n and_o wander_a 2._o and_o so_o he_o fall_v upon_o a_o open_a and_o plain_a confession_n peccavi_fw-la i_o have_v sin_v ver._n 4_o and_o this_o he_o first_o aggravate_v by_o two_o circumstance_n person_n he_o aggravate_v his_o sin_n 1._o from_o the_o person_n 1._o of_o the_o person_n it_o be_v against_o thou_o against_o thou_o i_o say_v a_o good_a gracious_a god_n that_o from_o a_o shepherd_n have_v make_v i_o a_o king_n a_o great_a and_o terrible_a god_n that_o be_v able_a and_o have_v threaten_v to_o punish_v there_o be_v neither_o grace_n nor_o fear_v in_o i_o that_o i_o dare_v sin_n against_o thou_o against_o thou_o the_o epizeuxis_n be_v emphatical_a yea_o against_o thou_o only_o have_v i_o sin_v in_o maxima_fw-la fortuna_fw-la minima_fw-la licentia_fw-la so_o high_o thou_o have_v advance_v i_o that_o i_o need_v to_o fear_v none_o but_o thou_o but_o this_o have_v not_o keep_v i_o from_o this_o sin_n in_o this_o be_v unthankfulness_n vriah_n be_v my_o soldier_n i_o need_v not_o fear_v he_o the_o people_n my_o subject_n they_o can_v judge_v i_o it_o be_v to_o thou_o i_o be_o to_o answer_v for_o breach_n of_o thy_o law_n i_o esteem_v therefore_o my_o sin_n to_o be_v against_o thou_o only_o for_o i_o have_v not_o know_v this_o sin_n to_o be_v a_o sin_n have_v not_o thou_o forbid_v it_o nor_o need_v not_o fear_v any_o will_v not_o thou_o punish_v it_o 2._o of_o the_o manner_n it_o be_v a_o impudent_a sin_n do_v in_o thy_o sight_n manner_n sight_n the_o manner_n before_o thy_o eye_n thou_o be_v by_o and_o look_v on_o and_o so_o do_v without_o any_o reverence_n of_o thy_o majesty_n as_o it_o be_v in_o contempt_n i_o have_v do_v this_o evil_n in_o thy_o sight_n so_o that_o i_o confess_v that_o in_o reprove_v and_o threaten_v i_o by_o nathan_n thou_o be_v a_o just_a god_n and_o to_o be_v justify_v in_o thy_o say_n and_o clear_a in_o the_o judgement_n of_o any_o who_o with_o a_o impartial_a eye_n shall_v examine_v my_o offence_n and_o thy_o proceed_n for_o i_o have_v deserve_v whatsoever_o thou_o have_v threaten_v and_o give_v thou_o just_a cause_n to_o speak_v and_o judge_v as_o thou_o have_v do_v ut_fw-la be_v not_o here_o causal_n but_o consequential_a for_o it_o be_v not_o his_o meaning_n that_o he_o sin_v for_o that_o end_n that_o god_n shall_v be_v justify_v but_o that_o this_o will_v follow_v upon_o it_o whensoever_o he_o be_v bring_v to_o confess_v his_o sin_n than_o god_n will_v be_v justify_v in_o his_o proceed_n against_o he_o ver._n 5_o 3._o he_o proceed_v in_o the_o amplification_n and_o exaggeration_n of_o his_o sin_n he_o he_o yet_o aggravate_v his_o sin_n 1._o that_o it_o proceed_v from_o original_a sin_n in_o he_o and_o declare_v from_o what_o root_n this_o his_o actual_a sin_n spring_v even_o from_o his_o original_n behold_v i_o be_v bear_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n have_v my_o mother_n conceive_v i_o this_o very_a sin_n that_o i_o have_v commit_v give_v i_o occasion_n to_o inquire_v into_o my_o state_n and_o i_o find_v and_o confess_v upon_o a_o diligent_a inquisition_n that_o i_o be_o universal_o corrupt_v even_o from_o my_o mother_n womb_n and_o that_o i_o carry_v about_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o all_o sin_n 4._o ver._n 6_o another_o aggravation_n of_o his_o sin_n be_v that_o in_o himself_o he_o find_v not_o that_o which_o god_n love_v heart_n love_v from_o a_o insincere_a heart_n thou_o require_v truth_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n
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my_o uncleanness_n banish_v i_o from_o my_o fellowship_n with_o thou_o wash_v i_o beseech_v thou_o not_o my_o foot_n only_o but_o my_o hand_n and_o my_o head_n also_o wash_v my_o foot_n that_o be_v my_o unclean_a affection_n wash_v my_o hand_n that_o be_v my_o unclean_a action_n and_o wash_v my_o head_n that_o be_v my_o unclean_a imagination_n cleanse_v i_o in_o all_o that_o the_o pollution_n of_o any_o do_v not_o cast_v i_o from_o thy_o presence_n o_o lord_n i_o do_v not_o hide_v and_o conceal_v the_o iniquity_n of_o my_o bosom_n ver._n 3_o i_o seek_v not_o to_o cover_v it_o as_o hitherto_o i_o have_v do_v but_o behold_v now_o i_o know_v it_o i_o acknowledge_v it_o i_o confess_v it_o to_o thou_o against_o myself_o therefore_o show_v lord_n some_o pity_n and_o compassion_n upon_o a_o miserable_a sinner_n and_o forgive_v it_o my_o sin_n be_v ever_o before_o i_o do_v thou_o therefore_o cast_v it_o behind_o thy_o back_n my_o sin_n be_v so_o secret_a to_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n 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their_o hope_n who_o commend_v themselves_o to_o thy_o goodness_n and_o be_v favour_v by_o thou_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o fifty_o second_o psalm_n o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a who_o have_v separate_v the_o tribe_n of_o levi_n to_o come_v near_o unto_o thou_o and_o have_v command_v they_o to_o teach_v jacob_n thy_o judgement_n and_o israel_n thy_o law_n behold_v and_o look_v down_o from_o heaven_n and_o consider_v the_o disgrace_n and_o injury_n we_o suffer_v for_o thy_o name_n thou_o have_v send_v we_o as_o sheep_n among_o wolf_n and_o as_o wolf_n they_o fall_v upon_o we_o and_o devour_v we_o count_v we_o be_v as_o the_o offscouring_a of_o all_o thing_n for_o thy_o sake_n and_o make_v a_o spectacle_n to_o man_n and_o angel_n the_o tongue_n of_o the_o mighty_a devise_v mischief_n against_o we_o like_o a_o sharp_a razor_n they_o wound_v and_o cut_v ver._n 2_o and_o work_v deceitful_o instead_o of_o love_n they_o return_v we_o haired_a their_o tongue_n be_v deceitful_a 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and_o fro_o in_o the_o evening_n when_o good_a man_n be_v at_o rest_n than_o they_o arise_v for_o mischief_n mad_a as_o dog_n to_o bring_v their_o purpose_n to_o pass_v they_o grin_v they_o threaten_v they_o walk_v round_o the_o city_n observe_v where_o they_o may_v take_v their_o prey_n bold_o they_o speak_v with_o their_o mouth_n what_o their_o heart_n intend_v and_o the_o word_n that_o procee_v from_o thence_o be_v very_a sword_n breathe_v to_o we_o nothing_o but_o death_n and_o utter_a extirpation_n thy_o majesty_n they_o regard_v not_o and_o as_o for_o man_n their_o pride_n and_o power_n be_v so_o great_a they_o care_v not_o who_o hear_v they_o for_o they_o know_v that_o few_o be_v able_a and_o few_o willing_a to_o help_v we_o but_o thou_o o_o lord_n sit_v in_o heaven_n upon_o thy_o throne_n and_o hear_v and_o see_v all_o thing_n both_o our_o oppression_n and_o their_o insultation_n frustrate_v their_o attempt_n evacuate_v their_o endeavour_n have_v their_o person_n in_o derision_n and_o laugh_v all_o their_o project_n to_o scorn_v let_v they_o not_o be_v visit_v with_o the_o visitation_n of_o all_o man_n slay_v they_o not_o lest_o the_o people_n forget_v it_o but_o scatter_v they_o among_o the_o people_n make_v they_o for_o their_o flagitious_a lie_n and_o perjury_n become_v wanderer_n and_o beggar_n let_v they_o run_v here_o and_o there_o for_o meat_n and_o grudge_v if_o they_o be_v not_o satisfy_v consume_v they_o o_o lord_n consume_v in_o thy_o wrath_n bring_v they_o down_o from_o their_o throne_n out_o they_o from_o their_o power_n and_o dignity_n let_v their_o unjust_a get_a good_n perish_v and_o their_o great_a wealth_n come_v to_o nought_o that_o they_o may_v know_v that_o it_o be_v god_n that_o rule_v in_o jacob_n and_o unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n the_o sin_n of_o their_o mouth_n be_v impudent_a the_o word_n of_o their_o lip_n blasphemy_n ver._n 12_o their_o very_a preach_n be_v curse_v and_o lie_v therefore_o spare_v they_o not_o but_o let_v they_o be_v take_v by_o the_o pride_n of_o their_o word_n and_o fall_v into_o that_o snare_n of_o destruction_n in_o which_o they_o be_v wont_a to_o boast_v that_o they_o will_v catch_v other_o innocent_a man_n make_v we_o so_o happy_a o_o our_o eod_n that_o we_o may_v see_v our_o desire_n upon_o thy_o enemy_n so_o shall_v we_o sing_v of_o thy_o power_n and_o praise_v thy_o mercy_n aloud_o in_o the_o morning_n and_o all_o shall_v know_v that_o thou_o be_v a_o strong_a tower_n of_o defence_n and_o a_o sure_a refuge_n to_o all_o that_o in_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n call_v upon_o thou_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n will_v i_o sing_v for_o thou_o o_o god_n be_v my_o refuge_n and_o the_o god_n of_o my_o mercy_n thou_o alone_o have_v mercy_n on_o i_o and_o to_o thou_o alone_o will_v i_o call_v for_o mercy_n through_o jesus_n christ_n my_o lord_n amen_o psal._n lx._n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d well_fw-mi triumphale_n before_o david_n time_n 18._o 1_o chron._n 18._o and_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o his_o reign_n israel_n be_v in_o a_o distress_a condition_n he_o compose_v and_o quiet_v all_o and_o make_v war_n and_o conquer_v the_o moabite_n etc._n etc._n edom_n only_o be_v not_o vanquish_v in_o this_o psalm_n than_o he_o give_v thanks_o for_o his_o victory_n and_o pray_v for_o assistance_n for_o the_o conquest_n of_o edom._n the_o part_n of_o it_o in_o general_n be_v 1._o a_o commemoration_n of_o the_o former_a lamentable_a distract_a condition_n of_o the_o israelite_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o the_o condition_n of_o it_o under_o his_o reign_n much_o better_a from_z vers_n 4._o to_o 9_o 3._o his_o thankfulness_n in_o ascribe_v all_o his_o victory_n to_o god_n from_o vers_fw-la 9_o to_o 12._o 1._o lament_v the_o first_o part_n the_o former_a condition_n of_o israel_n which_o he_o lament_v in_o the_o first_o he_o show_v that_o god_n be_v angry_a with_o israel_n 1._o of_o which_o he_o lament_v the_o effect_n of_o his_o anger_n 2._o and_o then_o pray_v for_o the_o aversion_n 1._o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v or_o have_v cast_v we_o off_o 2._o thou_o have_v scatter_v we_o abroad_o thou_o have_v be_v displease_v 3._o vers._n 1_o thou_o have_v make_v the_o earth_n to_o tremble_v 4._o thou_o have_v break_v it_o 5._o thou_o have_v show_v thy_o people_n heavy_a thing_n 6._o thou_o have_v give_v we_o a_o drink_n the_o wine_n of_o astonishment_n every_o syllable_n of_o which_o congery_n will_v appear_v to_o be_v most_o true_a to_o he_o that_o shall_v examine_v the_o story_n of_o the_o israelite_n before_o saul_n reign_n under_o his_o government_n upon_o his_o death_n and_o the_o first_o entrance_n of_o david_n to_o the_o kingdom_n the_o stir_v he_o have_v and_o war_n with_o the_o house_n of_o saul_n until_o ishbosheth_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o way_n 2._o anger_n impute_v to_o god_n anger_n all_o which_o war_n civil_a and_o external_a with_o the_o calamity_n that_o flow_v from_o they_o vers._n 1_o he_o impute_v to_o god_n anger_n vers_fw-la 1._o thou_o have_v be_v displease_v 3._o they_o and_o pray_v to_o god_n to_o turn_v to_o they_o and_o upon_o it_o pray_v 1._o o_o turn_v thou_o to_o we_o again_o let_v we_o enjoy_v thy_o countenance_n which_o be_v avert_v vers._n 1_o 2._o vers._n 2_o heal_n the_o breach_n of_o the_o land_n close_n the_o wound_n make_v by_o these_o contention_n and_o it_o seem_v they_o be_v not_o yet_o all_o perfect_o close_v for_o he_o add_v it_o shake_v 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n but_o now_o the_o condition_n of_o it_o be_v much_o better_o all_o be_v bring_v under_o one_o king_n israel_n the_o present_a condition_n of_o israel_n 2._o and_o he_o victorious_a over_o his_o foreign_a enemy_n 1._o thou_o now_o have_v give_v a_o banner_n to_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o all_o israel_n all_o those_o that_o be_v thy_o servant_n be_v bring_v to_o acknowledge_v and_o fight_v under_o one_o standard_n vers._n 4_o in_o effect_n have_v receive_v i_o for_o their_o sole_a king_n the_o faction_n and_o party_n be_v quiet_v king_n david_n be_v king_n 2._o that_o it_o may_v be_v display_v set_a up_o that_o israel_n may_v know_v under_o who_o to_o fight_v and_o who_o part_n to_o take_v 3._o promise_n according_a to_o god_n promise_n because_o of_o thy_o truth_n who_o by_o this_o have_v make_v it_o appear_v that_o it_o be_v no_o fiction_n nor_o no_o ambition_n of_o i_o to_o set_v up_o this_o standard_n but_o a_o truth_n that_o i_o be_v by_o samuel_n by_o thy_o special_a appointment_n anoint_v to_o be_v king_n and_o i_o be_o now_o invest_v with_o the_o crown_n for_o the_o performance_n of_o thy_o truth_n and_o promise_n 4._o vers._n 5_o and_o the_o end_n be_v especial_o that_o i_o shall_v bring_v deliverance_n to_o thy_o
13._o the_o fertility_n of_o the_o desert_n hill_n valley_n meadow_n pasture_n be_v from_o thou_o in_o all_o part_n of_o the_o earth_n thy_o riches_n be_v conspicuous_a so_o much_o that_o they_o even_o the_o little_a hill_n shall_v rejoice_v they_o shall_v laugh_v and_o sing_v redebit_fw-la agre_z i._n e._n florebit_fw-la his_o meaning_n be_v that_o man_n may_v plough_v sow_n dig_v dung_n etc._n etc._n but_o it_o be_v god_n that_o give_v the_o increase_n a_o thanksgiving_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o six_o five_o psalm_n o_o heavenly_a father_n the_o great_a the_o good_a god_n so_o many_o and_o so_o great_a be_v thy_o mercy_n and_o benefit_n towards_o the_o child_n of_o man_n that_o honour_n and_o praise_n and_o glory_n be_v thy_o due_n from_o all_o into_o who_o nostril_n thou_o have_v breathe_v the_o breath_n of_o life_n ver._n 1_o but_o more_o especial_o from_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v choose_v to_o be_v thy_o people_n in_o zion_n then_o the_o mansion_n that_o thou_o have_v make_v choice_n to_o dwell_v in_o we_o will_v sound_v thy_o praise_n in_o jerusalem_n the_o city_n of_o the_o great_a king_n will_v we_o perform_v our_o vow_n such_o be_v thy_o gracious_a goodness_n ver._n 2_o that_o thou_o will_v incline_v thy_o ear_n and_o hear_v the_o prayer_n of_o a_o poor_a afflict_a people_n in_o trouble_n when_o man_n will_v turn_v away_o his_o face_n and_o stand_v afar_o off_o than_o thou_o have_v command_v to_o call_v on_o thou_o and_o have_v promise_v deliverance_n in_o trouble_n therefore_o shall_v flesh_n weak_a and_o sinful_a but_o penitent_a and_o believe_a flesh_n come_v unto_o thou_o be_v assure_v that_o thou_o will_v hear_v be_v this_o the_o fashion_n of_o man_n o_o bless_a lord_n god_n nay_o they_o stop_v their_o ear_n they_o turn_v away_o their_o face_n this_o thou_o will_v not_o do_v and_o for_o this_o thy_o name_n be_v praise_v this_o be_v a_o act_n of_o thy_o mere_a mercy_n ver._n 3_o not_o of_o our_o desert_n for_o our_o iniquity_n prevail_v against_o we_o many_o they_o be_v even_o a_o plurality_n of_o they_o great_a they_o be_v sin_n of_o a_o scarlet_a dye_n of_o a_o crimson_a colour_n and_o they_o prevail_v against_o we_o far_o exceed_a our_o strength_n to_o master_n if_o either_o the_o multitude_n or_o quantity_n or_o prevalence_n be_v able_a to_o condemn_v our_o condition_n be_v miserable_a our_o case_n desperate_a but_o we_o know_v o_o lord_n that_o thou_o be_v a_o merciful_a god_n and_o that_o thou_o have_v ordain_v a_o laver_n for_o we_o of_o thy_o dear_a son_n blood_n and_o we_o believe_v that_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n christ_n shall_v purge_v we_o from_o all_o our_o sin_n as_o for_o our_o transgression_n we_o know_v thou_o will_v purge_v they_o away_o this_o be_v a_o inestimable_a favour_n but_o thy_o goodness_n stay_v not_o here_o ver._n 4_o as_o out_o of_o love_n thou_o have_v elect_v we_o before_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o world_n so_o again_o after_o our_o submission_n thou_o will_v again_o be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o and_o cause_v we_o to_o approach_v unto_o thou_o o_o the_o bless_a estate_n of_o that_o soul_n who_o thou_o have_v choose_v for_o he_o shall_v dwell_v in_o thy_o court_n and_o be_v satisfy_v with_o the_o goodness_n of_o thy_o house_n even_o of_o thy_o holy_a temple_n o_o satisfy_v our_o thirsty_a soul_n with_o the_o pleasure_n of_o this_o house_n sé_v we_o with_o the_o bread_n of_o thy_o heavenly_a word_n refresh_v and_o strengthen_v our_o soul_n with_o thy_o holy_a sacrament_n so_o shall_v our_o die_a heart_n rejoice_v and_o our_o mouth_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n for_o thy_o lovingkindness_n be_v better_a than_o life_n itself_o our_o lip_n shall_v praise_v thou_o o_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n thou_o that_o be_v the_o hope_n of_o all_o the_o end_n of_o the_o earth_n ver._n 5_o and_o the_o confidence_n of_o they_o that_o remain_v in_o the_o broad_a sea_n we_o know_v thou_o have_v do_v terrible_a thing_n for_o thy_o people_n and_o show_v mighty_a sign_n and_o wonder_n for_o their_o deliverance_n in_o righteousness_n thou_o have_v proceed_v against_o their_o oppressor_n and_o answer_v their_o petition_n when_o they_o cry_v unto_o thou_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o god_n still_o hear_v we_o and_o answer_v we_o also_o and_o do_v wonder_n for_o we_o on_o earth_n and_o sign_n in_o the_o heaven_n above_o that_o so_o the_o out-going_n of_o the_o morning_n ver._n 8_o they_o that_o dwell_v where_o the_o sun_n arise_v and_o the_o out-going_n of_o the_o evening_n that_o dwell_v where_o the_o sun_n set_v may_v rejoice_v and_o sing_v behold_v the_o great_a deliverance_n which_o thou_o have_v give_v to_o thy_o people_n unworthy_a we_o be_v of_o the_o least_o of_o thy_o mercy_n but_o yet_o thy_o goodness_n have_v overflow_v unto_o we_o thou_o have_v open_v thy_o hand_n and_o fill_v we_o not_o only_o with_o these_o but_o with_o many_o temporal_a blessing_n thou_o by_o thy_o strength_n have_v set_v fast_o the_o mountain_n thou_o have_v still_v the_o noise_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o set_v bound_n to_o its_o proud_a wave_n that_o they_o return_v not_o again_o to_o cover_v the_o earth_n thou_o have_v quiet_v and_o still_v the_o tumult_n and_o madness_n of_o the_o people_n thou_o have_v appoint_v the_o moon_n for_o certain_a season_n and_o the_o sun_n know_v his_o go_v down_o thou_o in_o mercy_n to_o we_o have_v visit_v the_o earth_n when_o it_o be_v parch_v and_o burn_v and_o dry_a and_o by_o the_o bottle_n of_o thy_o cloud_n have_v water_v it_o and_o great_o enrich_v it_o by_o thy_o river_n cause_v that_o dry_a element_n to_o be_v a_o kind_a nurse_n mother_n to_o all_o kind_n of_o fruit_n and_o herb_n for_o the_o sustenance_n of_o man_n and_o beast_n the_o corn_n that_o stand_v in_o the_o valley_n be_v thy_o corn_n the_o water_n that_o descend_v into_o the_o furrow_n thereof_o be_v thy_o rain_n thou_o make_v it_o soft_a with_o thy_o shower_n for_o so_o thou_o have_v prepare_v it_o so_o thou_o have_v provide_v for_o it_o that_o it_o bring_v forth_o meat_n for_o the_o use_n and_o service_n of_o man_n the_o séed_n fasten_v upon_o the_o root_n shoot_v into_o the_o blade_n knit_v in_o the_o ear_n but_o this_o spring_n be_v from_o thou_o it_o be_v thy_o blessing_n that_o it_o fill_v it_o swell_v it_o ripen_v for_o the_o sickle_n the_o crown_n and_o glory_n of_o the_o year_n be_v thy_o goodness_n and_o the_o fatness_n and_o fertilty_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v from_o thou_o paul_n may_v plant_v and_o apollo_n may_v water_v but_o it_o be_v god_n that_o give_v the_o increase_n that_o every_o part_n of_o the_o year_n yield_v its_o fruit_n in_o thus_fw-mi season_n be_v from_o the_o continuance_n in_o that_o path_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o every_o creature_n to_o walk_v in_o thy_o drop_n descend_v upon_o the_o pasture_n of_o the_o desert_n place_n that_o the_o wild_a beast_n may_v have_v whereon_o to_o feed_v thy_o cloud_n empty_v themselves_o upon_o the_o little_a hill_n that_o the_o cluster_n of_o grape_n shrink_v not_o and_o wither_v by_o the_o abundance_n of_o pasture_n the_o sheep_n be_v clothe_v with_o wool_n and_o from_o thy_o bounty_n the_o valley_n stand_v so_o thick_a with_o corn_n that_o man_n shall_v laugh_v and_o sing_v great_a and_o marvellous_a be_v thy_o work_n o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a just_a and_o true_a be_v thy_o way_n thou_o king_n of_o saint_n thy_o wisdom_n be_v infinite_a thy_o mercy_n be_v glorious_a and_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o appear_v before_o that_o presence_n at_o which_o the_o angel_n cover_v their_o face_n yet_o since_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v worthy_a to_o receive_v glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n because_o thou_o have_v make_v preserve_v redeem_v we_o we_o unworthy_a wretch_n do_v in_o all_o humility_n and_o obedience_n offer_v thou_o all_o possible_a laud_n praise_n and_o honour_n o_o my_o god_n i_o will_v give_v thanks_o to_o thou_o for_o ever_o amen_n psal._n lxvi_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o occasion_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v some_o great_a deliverance_n which_o god_n show_v to_o his_o people_n for_o which_o david_n invite_v the_o church_n to_o give_v thanks_o and_o propose_v himself_o for_o a_o example_n of_o gratitude_n the_o part_n be_v 1._o a_o invitation_n 1._o to_o praise_v god_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 5._o 2._o to_o consider_v his_o work_n from_o ver_fw-la 5._o to_o 8._o 2._o a_o repetition_n of_o the_o invitation_n ver_fw-la 8._o for_o the_o benefit_n and_o deliverance_n late_o receive_v from_o ver_fw-la 9_o to_o 12._o 3._o a_o protestation_n and_o vow_n for_o his_o own_o particular_a to_o serve_v god_n ver_fw-la 13_o 14_o 15._o 4._o a_o declaration_n of_o god_n goodness_n to_o himself_o from_o ver_fw-la 16._o to_o 20._o 5._o his_o doxology_n ver_fw-la 20._o 1._o part_n a_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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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
deny_v i_o and_o afford_v i_o no_o comfort_n and_o all_o this_o be_v do_v unto_o i_o without_o any_o fault_n or_o offence_n of_o i_o ver._n 7_o it_o be_v for_o thy_o sake_n i_o have_v bear_v this_o reproach_n for_o thy_o sake_n shame_n have_v cover_v my_o face_n for_o the_o zeal_n of_o thy_o house_n have_v eat_v i_o up_o i_o have_v be_v very_o zealous_a for_o the_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n they_o have_v throw_v down_o thy_o altar_n and_o slay_v thy_o prophet_n with_o the_o edge_n of_o the_o sword_n very_o studious_a i_o have_v be_v and_o fervent_a to_o maintain_v thy_o religion_n in_o its_o purity_n which_o other_o have_v cast_v down_o and_o in_o it_o so_o much_o as_o lie_v in_o they_o have_v reproach_v thou_o but_o the_o reproach_n of_o they_o that_o reproach_v thou_o be_v fall_v upon_o i_o because_o thy_o name_n be_v dishonour_v i_o weep_v i_o chasten_v even_o my_o soul_n with_o fast_v and_o whereas_o i_o ought_v for_o this_o to_o have_v be_v more_o dear_a unto_o they_o i_o become_v a_o scorn_n even_o my_o humiliation_n and_o act_n of_o repentance_n be_v turn_v to_o my_o reproach_n i_o testify_v also_o my_o sadness_n by_o my_o sackcloth_n and_o for_o this_o i_o become_v a_o proverb_n of_o reproach_n the_o judge_n the_o chief_a of_o the_o city_n they_o which_o sit_v in_o the_o gate_n speak_v against_o i_o condemn_v i_o and_o detract_n from_o i_o and_o as_o for_o the_o common_a ordinary_a sort_n of_o people_n the_o drunkard_n they_o make_v song_n of_o i_o in_o a_o word_n they_o give_v i_o gall_n to_o eat_v and_o vinegar_n to_o drink_v so_o inhuman_a they_o be_v that_o whereas_o in_o my_o great_a suffering_n and_o extremity_n they_o ought_v to_o have_v refresh_v and_o relieve_v i_o they_o increase_v my_o sorrow_n and_o under_o a_o colour_n of_o refreshment_n add_v affliction_n to_o the_o afflict_a now_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o these_o grievance_n that_o which_o most_o grieve_v my_o heart_n be_v the_o scandal_n of_o the_o cross_n afraid_a i_o be_o lest_o that_o any_o of_o thy_o people_n look_v upon_o those_o thing_n which_o i_o suffer_v shall_v estéem_v i_o strike_v smite_v of_o god_n and_o afflict_v and_o thereby_o take_v a_o occasion_n to_o renounce_v the_o truth_n of_o religion_n and_o fall_v from_o thou_o i_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n let_v not_o they_o that_o wait_v on_o thou_o be_v ashamed_a for_o my_o sake_n let_v not_o they_o that_o seek_v thou_o be_v confound_v for_o my_o sake_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o israel_n o_o lord_n to_o remove_v this_o scandal_n there_o be_v no_o ready_a way_n than_o to_o bring_v they_o down_o to_o humble_v they_o and_o to_o pour_v the_o vial_n of_o thy_o wrath_n upon_o they_o let_v then_o their_o table_n be_v make_v a_o snare_n unto_o they_o and_o what_o shall_v have_v be_v a_o welfare_n let_v it_o become_v a_o trap_n gall_n and_o bitterness_n they_o have_v offer_v to_o i_o let_v their_o dainty_n be_v bitterness_n in_o their_o mouth_n and_o gall_n to_o their_o palate_n a_o snare_n they_o have_v lay_v for_o my_o foot_n and_o let_v that_o in_o which_o they_o hope_v to_o be_v prosperous_a and_o happy_a be_v a_o occasion_n of_o fall_v the_o very_a eat_n of_o the_o paschal_n lamb_n their_o ruin_n and_o thy_o word_n the_o food_n of_o their_o soul_n a_o occasion_n of_o error_n in_o hear_v let_v they_o hear_v and_o not_o understand_v and_o in_o see_v let_v they_o see_v and_o not_o perceive_v make_v the_o heart_n of_o this_o people_n fat_a and_o make_v their_o ear_n heavy_a and_o shut_v their_o eye_n lest_o they_o see_v with_o their_o eye_n and_o hear_v with_o their_o ear_n and_o understand_v with_o their_o heart_n and_o convert_v and_o be_v heal_v inféeble_a they_o o_o lord_n and_o make_v their_o loin_n to_o tremble_v and_o shake_v bow_v down_o their_o back_n with_o slavery_n and_o hard_a bondage_n and_o press_v they_o continual_o with_o such_o burden_n of_o misery_n that_o they_o may_v groan_v and_o sigh_v under_o the_o heavy_a hand_n of_o their_o oppressor_n plentiful_o and_o speedy_o pour_v forth_o thy_o indignation_n upon_o they_o and_o let_v thy_o fierce_a anger_n and_o vengeance_n continual_o pursue_v they_o let_v their_o house_n be_v desolate_a not_o a_o stone_n leave_v upon_o a_o stone_n and_o their_o land_n without_o a_o inhabitant_n let_v they_o procee_v from_o one_o wickedness_n to_o another_o and_o add_v sin_n to_o sin_n till_o their_o iniquity_n come_v to_o the_o full_a neither_o ever_o let_v they_o repent_v they_o of_o their_o wicked_a way_n that_o thou_o may_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v their_o heinous_a transgression_n or_o justify_v they_o at_o thy_o great_a tribunal_n with_o mercy_n thou_o will_v indulge_v to_o all_o true_a penitent_n and_o although_o hitherto_o they_o have_v be_v reckon_v among_o thy_o people_n of_o who_o they_o be_v bear_v and_o with_o who_o thou_o have_v establish_v thy_o covenant_n yet_o o_o lord_n let_v they_o be_v blot_v out_o of_o the_o book_n of_o the_o live_n and_o not_o be_v write_v among_o the_o righteous_a and_o it_o be_v but_o just_a that_o all_o this_o happen_v unto_o they_o because_o when_o common_a humanity_n and_o thy_o word_n also_o require_v that_o we_o weep_v with_o he_o that_o weep_v and_o lament_v with_o he_o that_o lament_v they_o have_v help_v on_o the_o affliction_n for_o they_o persecute_v he_o who_o thou_o have_v smite_v and_o they_o talk_v to_o the_o grief_n of_o those_o who_o thou_o have_v wound_v o_o lord_n i_o be_o wound_v i_o suffer_v just_o under_o thy_o hand_n but_o to_o they_o i_o have_v do_v no_o harm_n at_o this_o time_n i_o be_o poor_a and_o sorrowful_a destitute_a of_o all_o humane_a help_n and_o affect_v with_o extreme_a heaviness_n arise_v then_o for_o i_o and_o let_v thy_o salvation_n set_v i_o up_o on_o high_a deliver_v i_o o_o lord_n from_o these_o trouble_n and_o so_o shall_v i_o praise_v thy_o name_n with_o a_o song_n ver._n 30_o save_o i_o from_o my_o enemy_n and_o i_o shall_v magnify_v thou_o with_o thanksgiving_n which_o sacrifice_n ver._n 31_o i_o know_v will_v better_o please_v thou_o than_o the_o fat_a of_o feed_a beast_n or_o the_o incense_n of_o ram_n beside_o all_o those_o that_o be_v of_o a_o deject_a spirit_n humble_v and_o bring_v low_o at_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o affliction_n will_v consider_v this_o see_v they_o will_v that_o god_n hear_v the_o poor_a and_o despise_v not_o those_o who_o be_v in_o captivity_n and_o imprison_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o they_o will_v be_v glad_a and_o rejoice_v at_o it_o and_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o those_o that_o seek_v thâ—â—_n which_o be_v even_o dead_a before_o will_v then_o revive_v and_o live_v o_o lord_n save_v zion_n and_o build_v the_o city_n of_o judah_n let_v man_n dwell_v there_o and_o have_v it_o in_o possession_n let_v the_o seed_n of_o thy_o servant_n inherit_v it_o and_o all_o those_o that_o love_v thy_o name_n dwell_v therein_o so_o shall_v the_o heaven_n and_o earth_n praise_v thou_o and_o every_o thing_n that_o move_v therein_o amen_n amen_n psal._n lxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o five_o last_o verse_n of_o the_o forty_o psalm_n the_o content_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v 1._o the_o prayer_n of_o david_n for_o himself_o that_o he_o may_v be_v free_v from_o his_o enemy_n ver_fw-la 1._o which_o he_o repeat_v ver_fw-la 5._o 2._o for_o the_o speedy_a destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a ver_fw-la 2_o 3._o 3._o for_o the_o prosperity_n of_o the_o godly_a ver_fw-la 4._o 4._o the_o argument_n he_o urge_v to_o move_v god_n to_o grant_v his_o prayer_n 1._o his_o miserable_a condition_n i_o be_o poor_a and_o needy_a 2._o god_n office_n thou_o be_v my_o helper_n and_o redeemer_n therefore_o make_v no_o long_a tarry_n o_o my_o god_n the_o psalm_n need_v no_o far_a analysis_n because_o it_o be_v full_o analyse_v before_o in_o the_o end_n of_o the_o forty_o psalm_n the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o seventi_v psalm_n o_o lord_n we_o therefore_o daily_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n because_o we_o be_v daily_o beset_v with_o danger_n enemy_n we_o have_v without_o within_o we_o from_o who_o malice_n and_o cruelty_n we_o can_v find_v no_o safety_n ver._n 5_o except_o in_o thy_o favour_n and_o mercy_n thou_o alone_o be_v our_o help_n and_o deliverer_n make_v then_o no_o long_a tarry_n o_o my_o god_n rather_o make_v haste_n to_o deliver_v we_o ver._n 1_o make_v haste_n to_o help_v we_o many_o there_o be_v that_o seek_v after_o my_o soul_n let_v they_o be_v ashamed_a and_o confound_v ver._n 2_o many_o there_o be_v that_o desire_n my_o hurt_n let_v they_o be_v turn_v backward_o and_o put_v to_o confusion_n sudden_o let_v they_o be_v turn_v back_o and_o put_v to_o flight_n ver._n 3_o that_o rejoice_v at_o
in_o your_o hand_n persecute_v he_o and_o take_v he_o for_o there_o be_v none_o to_o deliver_v he_o but_o in_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v my_o trust_n be_v not_o far_o from_o i_o o_o my_o god_n vers._n 1_o 12._o make_v haste_n to_o my_o help_n deliver_v i_o for_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o cause_v i_o to_o escape_v vers._n 2_o incline_v thy_o car_n unto_o i_o and_o save_v i_o thou_o be_v my_o rock_n and_o my_o fortress_n be_v thou_o thâ—n_v my_o strong_a habitation_n whereunto_o i_o may_v always_o resort_v thou_o have_v give_v a_o commandment_n to_o save_v i_o deliver_v i_o then_o at_o this_o time_n vers._n 13_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o unrighteous_a and_o cruel_a man_n let_v they_o be_v confound_v and_o consume_v that_o be_v adversary_n to_o my_o soul_n let_v they_o be_v cover_v with_o reproach_n and_o dishonour_n that_o seek_v my_o hurt_n o_o lord_n for_o thy_o sake_n i_o be_o become_v as_o a_o prodigious_a thing_n unto_o many_o vers._n 7_o they_o cast_v a_o scornful_a eye_n upon_o i_o as_o if_o i_o be_v the_o offscouring_a of_o the_o world_n but_o thou_o lord_n be_v my_o strong_a helper_n under_o who_o wing_n i_o shall_v be_v safe_a and_o overcome_v come_v those_o difficulty_n vers._n 5_o which_o otherwise_o be_v inevitable_a thou_o lord_n be_v he_o alone_o in_o who_o from_o my_o youth_n to_o this_o day_n i_o have_v put_v my_o hope_n by_o thou_o i_o have_v be_v uphold_v from_o the_o womb_n thou_o be_v he_o that_o take_v i_o out_o of_o my_o mother_n bowel_n and_o ever_o since_o by_o thy_o miraculous_a preservation_n of_o i_o have_v give_v i_o just_a occasion_n to_o praise_v thou_o let_v then_o my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o the_o day_n long_o now_o also_o when_o i_o be_o old_a and_o gray-headed_a good_a lord_n forsake_v i_o not_o so_o shall_v i_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n thy_o faithfulness_n in_o keep_v promise_n thy_o justice_n in_o punish_v wicked_a man_n and_o thy_o mercy_n to_o i_o in_o send_v salvation_n at_o all_o time_n great_a and_o wonderful_a thing_n o_o lord_n be_v those_o that_o thou_o have_v do_v for_o i_o they_o excee_v for_o number_n i_o can_v reach_v to_o they_o for_o height_n o_o lord_n who_o be_v like_a 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 i_o be_o able_a to_o express_v yet_o what_o i_o can_v do_v i_o will_v do_v i_o will_v show_v thy_o strength_n to_o this_o generation_n and_o thy_o power_n to_o all_o they_o that_o be_v yet_o for_o to_o come_v though_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o a_o short_a time_n and_o no_o way_n eloquent_a yet_o i_o will_v go_v in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n and_o i_o will_v make_v mention_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n even_o of_o thy_o only_a o_o god_n from_o my_o youth_n thou_o only_o have_v teach_v i_o many_o experience_n i_o have_v have_v of_o thy_o power_n and_o justice_n for_o thou_o have_v show_v i_o great_a and_o sore_a trouble_n and_o yet_o have_v quicken_v i_o again_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o within_o the_o sight_n of_o death_n and_o the_o grave_n and_o yet_o have_v recover_v i_o again_o from_o the_o depth_n of_o the_o earth_n from_o so_o great_a a_o death_n thou_o have_v deliver_v i_o and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o thou_o will_v yet_o deliver_v i_o nay_o that_o thou_o will_v yet_o add_v this_o over_o and_o above_o to_o thy_o goodness_n that_o thou_o will_v yet_o increase_v my_o greatness_n and_o comfort_v i_o on_o every_o side_n think_v i_o be_o by_o thy_o word_n assure_v by_o thy_o spirit_n that_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v want_v in_o thy_o promise_n neither_o then_o will_v i_o be_v want_v in_o my_o thanks_o as_o thou_o will_v be_v merciful_a so_o will_v i_o always_o be_v thankful_a i_o will_v set_v forth_o thy_o praise_n with_o the_o psaltery_a i_o will_v sound_v out_o thy_o truth_n in_o perform_v thy_o promise_n with_o instrument_n of_o music_n to_o thou_o will_v i_o sing_v upon_o the_o harp_n o_o my_o god_n o_o thou_o that_o be_v holy_a and_o make_v israel_n to_o be_v a_o holy_a people_n neither_o will_v i_o resound_v thy_o honour_n in_o a_o dull_a and_o a_o heavy_a manner_n my_o lip_n shall_v clear_o express_v what_o the_o instrument_n dark_o bring_v to_o the_o ear_n and_o my_o heart_n and_o soul_n which_o thou_o have_v redeem_v shall_v exult_v and_o rejoice_v at_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o name_n and_o after_o the_o anthymne_n be_v end_v i_o will_v yet_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o for_o my_o tongue_n all_o the_o day_n long_o shall_v be_v employ_v in_o talk_v and_o make_v mention_n of_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o all_o that_o fear_v thou_o shall_v say_v bless_a be_v god_n who_o have_v confound_v and_o bring_v to_o shame_v all_o those_o who_o study_v the_o hurt_n of_o his_o people_n and_o the_o subversion_n of_o his_o church_n psal._n lxxii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d david_n be_v near_o his_o death_n make_v his_o prayer_n for_o his_o son_n solomon_n that_o he_o may_v be_v a_o just_a peaceable_a and_o great_a king_n and_o his_o subject_n happy_a under_o his_o government_n but_o this_o be_v but_o the_o shell_n of_o the_o psalm_n for_o the_o kernel_n be_v christ_n and_o his_o kingdom_n under_o who_o righteousness_n peace_n and_o felicity_n shall_v flourish_v and_o unto_o who_o all_o nation_n shall_v do_v homage_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o the_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n be_v 1._o the_o petition_n vers_fw-la 1._o 2._o the_o general_n express_v of_o the_o quality_n of_o this_o kingdom_n vers_fw-la 2_o 3_o 4._o 3._o the_o particular_a unfolding_n of_o these_o in_o the_o effect_n from_o vers_fw-la 4._o to_o 18._o 4._o the_o doxology_n from_o vers_fw-la 18._o to_o 20._o 1._o solomon_n the_o first_o part_n he_o pray_v for_o solomon_n david_n be_v teach_v by_o experience_n how_o hard_o a_o matter_n it_o be_v to_o govern_v a_o kingdom_n well_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o 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preserve_v we_o the_o remainder_n and_o son_n of_o those_o who_o have_v be_v slay_v from_o death_n and_o to_o our_o malicious_a neighbour_n vers._n 12_o who_o have_v adjoin_v themselves_o to_o our_o enemy_n and_o glory_n at_o our_o calamity_n render_v sevenfold_a unto_o they_o as_o they_o have_v reproach_v we_o so_o let_v they_o be_v a_o reproach_n so_o we_o that_o thou_o have_v honour_v to_o be_v thy_o people_n and_o choose_v to_o be_v the_o sheep_n of_o thy_o pasture_n shall_v give_v thou_o thanks_o for_o ever_o so_o shall_v we_o be_v encourage_v to_o show_v forth_o thy_o praise_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n psal._n lxxx_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o occasion_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v the_o same_o with_o the_o former_a viz._n a_o oppression_n of_o israel_n and_o devastation_n as_o
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the_o earth_n about_o their_o duty_n he_o set_v god_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o command_v that_o they_o do_v justice_n and_o threaten_a revenge_n for_o their_o injustice_n assure_v they_o that_o he_o will_v rise_v one_o day_n and_o judge_v they_o three_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n 1._o the_o prophet_n proclamation_n vers_fw-la 1_o 2._o god_n contestation_n with_o the_o judge_n of_o the_o earth_n from_o vers_fw-la 2._o to_o 8._o 3._o the_o prophet_n prayer_n that_o god_n will_v rise_v to_o judge_v v._o 8._o 1._o court._n the_o first_o part_n god_n preâ—ence_n proclaim_v in_o the_o court._n the_o prophet_n as_o a_o crier_n in_o a_o court_n proclaim_v first_o a_o very_a profitable_a doctrine_n and_o lay_v a_o solid_a foundation_n for_o all_o justice_n viz._n that_o all_o judge_n remember_v that_o as_o at_o
the_o place_n of_o thy_o service_n where_o i_o may_v public_o acknowledge_v thou_o to_o be_v all_o these_o o_o happy_a man_n that_o may_v dwell_v in_o thy_o house_n for_o there_o as_o a_o good_a master_n of_o the_o family_n thou_o dispense_v to_o they_o the_o bread_n of_o eternal_a life_n thou_o supply_v unto_o they_o matter_n of_o praise_n and_o they_o again_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o praise_v thou_o in_o which_o constist_n the_o chief_a pleasure_n and_o selicity_n of_o man_n so_o often_o as_o they_o meet_v there_o they_o will_v invocate_v thy_o name_n offer_v thanksgiving_n confess_v their_o sin_n and_o give_v glory_n to_o god_n vow_v they_o will_v to_o propagate_v thy_o truth_n and_o in_o reverence_n and_o fear_n do_v all_o act_n of_o piety_n and_o devotion_n these_o be_v happy_a but_o those_o be_v also_o happy_a that_o have_v a_o destre_fw-fr and_o a_o liberty_n to_o ascend_v thither_o o_o lord_n increase_v in_o we_o these_o destres_z and_o give_v we_o again_o this_o freedom_n our_o strength_n be_v in_o thou_o and_o our_o heart_n be_v in_o thy_o way_n and_o though_o we_o must_v pass_v through_o the_o valley_n of_o tear_n yet_o we_o desire_v to_o ascend_v to_o that_o place_n which_o thou_o lord_n have_v appoint_v to_o thyself_o for_o a_o habitation_n in_o the_o strength_n of_o the_o lord_n god_n we_o will_v procee_v till_o we_o appear_v before_o god_n in_o zion_n and_o find_v that_o majesty_n and_o mercy_n which_o we_o so_o earnest_o long_a for_o and_o seek_v for_o whatsoever_o happiness_n we_o be_v capable_a of_o in_o this_o life_n we_o know_v it_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v in_o the_o pious_a assembly_n of_o thy_o saint_n o_o lord_n god_n of_o host_n hear_v my_o prayer_n give_v ear_n o_o god_n of_o jacob._n thou_o who_o be_v our_o shield_n and_o protector_n behold_v i_o with_o a_o serene_a countenance_n and_o when_o i_o shall_v lift_v up_o my_o eye_n unto_o thou_o o_o turn_v thy_o face_n towards_o thy_o anoint_v and_o for_o his_o sake_n look_v upon_o i_o and_o thy_o people_n with_o mercy_n and_o bring_v we_o back_o again_o to_o thy_o house_n grant_v that_o the_o love_n of_o thy_o house_n may_v be_v to_o we_o that_o which_o thou_o desire_v that_o we_o may_v think_v the_o time_n of_o one_o day_n spend_v in_o it_o better_a than_o thousand_o in_o do_v our_o own_o pleasure_n yea_o and_o that_o it_o be_v better_a to_o be_v the_o mean_a servant_n a_o door-kéepe_a in_o the_o house_n of_o god_n than_o to_o dwell_v with_o honour_n in_o the_o tent_n and_o palace_n of_o ungodly_a man_n the_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n which_o we_o may_v hope_v for_o in_o those_o tent_n be_v nothing_o to_o the_o content_n we_o may_v enjoy_v in_o thy_o house_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v enjoy_v thou_o who_o be_v our_o sun_n our_o shield_n the_o father_n of_o all_o good_a gift_n and_o will_v deny_v no_o good_a thing_n to_o those_o who_o sincere_o serve_v thou_o o_o lord_n be_v unto_o i_o a_o shield_n and_o a_o sun_n a_o sun_n to_o illuminate_v we_o a_o shield_n to_o protect_v we_o dispel_v our_o darkness_n comfort_n and_o warm_v our_o heart_n with_o thy_o light_n increase_v we_o with_o thy_o sweet_a influence_n and_o defend_v we_o by_o thy_o power_n give_v we_o grace_n and_o adopt_v we_o for_o thy_o son_n and_o at_o last_o bestow_v upon_o we_o eternal_a glory_n thou_o have_v promise_v to_o deny_v no_o good_a thing_n to_o those_o who_o walk_v before_o thou_o in_o simplicity_n and_o integrity_n enable_v we_o then_o o_o god_n to_o walk_v in_o thy_o way_n with_o a_o pure_a and_o a_o honest_a heart_n for_o than_o we_o may_v be_v comfort_v with_o this_o hope_n and_o assurance_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v bless_v and_o that_o we_o shall_v come_v at_o last_o to_o those_o eternal_a mansion_n in_o heaven_n by_o the_o merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n psal._n lxxxv_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d mystical_o this_o whole_a psalm_n be_v a_o prophecy_n concern_v the_o redemption_n of_o mankind_n from_o the_o tyranny_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n by_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n prefigure_v by_o the_o deliverance_n of_o the_o jew_n either_o from_o egypt_n or_o rather_o from_o babylon_n after_o which_o they_o fall_v again_o into_o grievous_a trouble_n under_o antiochus_n three_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n 1._o a_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n formet_fw-la mercy_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o a_o petition_n upon_o that_o ground_n that_o he_o will_v still_o do_v the_o like_a 4_o 5_o 6_o 7._o 3._o a_o profession_n of_o obedience_n and_o a_o advice_n to_o continue_v in_o it_o ver_fw-la 8._o that_o man_n may_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o promise_n both_o spiritual_a 9_o 10_o 11._o and_o temporal_a ver_fw-la 12._o which_o shall_v be_v perform_v to_o those_o who_o keep_v in_o the_o way_n of_o god_n ver_fw-la 13._o 1._o in_o the_o three_o first_o verse_n mercy_n a_o commemoration_n of_o god_n mercy_n the_o prophet_n make_v a_o commemoration_n of_o god_n mercy_n to_o his_o people_n of_o which_o the_o fountain_n be_v his_o good_a will_n and_o favour_n lord_n thou_o baste_v be_v favourable_a of_o which_o the_o effect_n be_v temporal_a and_o spiritual_a part_n the_o first_o part_n 1._o temporal_a thou_o have_v be_v favourable_a to_o thy_o land_n ver._n 1_o thou_o have_v turn_v away_o or_o bring_v back_o the_o captivity_n of_o jacob_n temporal_a jacob_n temporal_a free_v they_o from_o the_o babylonian_a yoke_n 2._o spiritual_a which_o consist_v in_o two_o thing_n ver._n 2_o 1._o justification_n thou_o have_v forgive_v the_o iniquity_n of_o thy_o people_n spiritual_a people_n spiritual_a and_o cover_v all_o their_o sin_n ver._n 3_o 2._o reconciliation_n thou_o have_v take_v away_o all_o thy_o wrath_n and_o have_v turn_v thyself_o from_o the_o fierconess_n of_o thy_o anger_n 2._o and_o now_o upon_o the_o experience_n of_o these_o former_a mercy_n pray_v the_o second_o part_n upon_o this_o favour_n he_o pray_v the_o prophet_n commend_v a_o new_a petition_n the_o sum_n whereof_o be_v brief_o this_o thou_o have_v be_v favourable_a to_o we_o 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slow_a to_o anger_n 3._o thou_o have_v bring_v we_o back_o and_o so_o revive_v our_o heart_n ver_fw-la 1._o and_o will_v thou_o not_o revive_v we_o again_o by_o deliver_v we_o from_o our_o present_a calamity_n and_o this_o death_n that_o thy_o people_n may_v rejoice_v in_o thou_o 4._o thou_o have_v forgive_v the_o iniquity_n of_o thy_o people_n etc._n etc._n ver_fw-la 2._o show_v we_o then_o thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n and_o grant_v we_o thy_o salvation_n save_v we_o in_o mercy_n first_o from_o sin_n the_o cause_n of_o our_o suffering_n and_o then_o from_o the_o punishment_n our_o present_a misery_n 3._o and_o that_o the_o church_n may_v prevail_v in_o her_o petition_n she_o now_o promise_v obedience_n and_o to_o wait_v upon_o god_n i_o will_v hear_v what_o the_o lord_n god_n will_v speak_v part_n the_o three_o part_n as_o if_o she_o have_v say_v wait_v for_o which_o he_o wait_v why_o do_v i_o expostulate_v thus_o with_o my_o god_n why_o do_v i_o thus_o complain_v i_o will_v attend_v to_o his_o word_n and_o hear_v what_o he_o will_v say_v for_o he_o be_v a_o trusty_a counsellor_n in_o all_o our_o affliction_n ver._n 8_o and_o this_o it_o be_v that_o he_o will_v say_v i_o wound_v and_o i_o make_v whole_a i_o kill_v and_o i_o give_v life_n best_a be_v assure_v that_o god_n will_v turn_v all_o to_o the_o best_a 1._o for_o he_o will_v speak_v peace_n unto_o his_o people_n and_o to_o his_o saint_n though_o he_o begin_v to_o his_o people_n in_o the_o cup_n of_o his_o cross_n yet_o he_o keep_v the_o best_a wine_n till_o the_o last_o and_o turn_v his_o cross_n into_o a_o crown_n if_o they_o hear_v what_o he_o say_v he_o will_v speak_v peace_n to_o they_o people_n and_o speak_v peace_n to_o his_o people_n 2._o if_o they_o
hear_v i_o say_v for_o he_o speak_v upon_o a_o condition_n that_o they_o be_v not_o backslider_n the_o prophet_n put_v in_o a_o caveat_n for_o that_o but_o let_v they_o not_o turn_v again_o to_o folly_n and_o this_o the_o prophet_n confirm_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n by_o a_o vehement_a asseveration_n 1._o sure_o his_o salvation_n i._n e._n freedom_n from_o all_o danger_n be_v nigh_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o 2._o and_o the_o end_n be_v that_o glory_n may_v dwell_v in_o our_o land_n i.e._n that_o our_o land_n may_v be_v in_o a_o happy_a condition_n enjoy_v peace_n and_o the_o fruit_n of_o peace_n plenty_n law_n liberty_n and_o quietness_n for_o glory_n here_o be_v oppose_v to_o devastation_n and_o this_o the_o prophet_n amplify_v by_o a_o enumeration_n of_o the_o consequence_n of_o peace_n peace_n the_o consequence_n of_o peace_n inter_fw-la arma_fw-la silent_a leges_fw-la silent_a virtutes_fw-la cruelty_n the_o opposite_a to_o mercy_n falsehood_n and_o error_n which_o be_v oppose_v to_o truth_n injustice_n the_o opposite_a to_o righteousness_n bear_v all_o the_o sway_n but_o when_o god_n shall_v speak_v peace_n to_o his_o people_n all_o will_v be_v contrary_a 1._o mercy_n and_o truth_n be_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n have_v kiss_v each_o other_o peace_n a_o combination_n of_o mercy_n truth_n justice_n peace_n these_o virtue_n shall_v be_v in_o great_a honour_n viz._n mercy_n and_o truth_n righteousness_n and_o the_o study_n of_o peace_n and_o concord_n justice_n and_o peace_n kiss_v for_o there_o be_v such_o a_o league_n betwixt_o these_o two_o that_o where_o peace_n be_v make_v without_o justice_n it_o be_v not_o like_o long_a to_o continue_v and_o mercy_n and_o truth_n must_v meet_v for_o it_o be_v no_o mercy_n to_o spare_v error_n and_o falsehood_n 2._o truth_n shall_v flourish_v out_o of_o the_o earth_n i._n e._n because_o man_n shall_v be_v lover_n and_o observer_n of_o truth_n in_o their_o bargain_n contract_n league_n word_n and_o 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persuade_v it_o it_o may_v be_v divide_v into_o these_o four_o part_n 1._o the_o first_o be_v a_o petition_n for_o safety_n draw_v from_o his_o own_o person_n the_o petitioner_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 5._o 2._o the_o second_o a_o quicken_a of_o the_o same_o petition_n from_o the_o person_n and_o nature_n of_o god_n from_o ver_fw-la 5._o to_o 14._o 3._o the_o three_o take_v from_o the_o quality_n of_o his_o adversary_n ver_fw-la 14._o 4._o a_o conjunction_n of_o all_o these_o three_o the_o first_o ver_fw-la 15._o the_o second_o ver_fw-la 16._o the_o three_o ver_fw-la 17._o 1._o himself_o his_o petition_n the_o first_o part_n the_o reason_n from_o himself_o his_o prayer_n be_v vary_v by_o many_o form_n bow_v down_o thy_o ear_n hear_v i_o preserve_v my_o soul_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o rejoice_v the_o soul_n of_o thy_o servant_n etc._n etc._n and_o
to_o thou_o for_o what_o thou_o have_v do_v the_o proud_a be_v rise_v up_o against_o we_o and_o a_o whole_a assembly_n of_o arm_a and_o violent_a man_n have_v invade_v we_o and_o seek_v after_o our_o soul_n and_o all_o they_o imagine_v be_v to_o take_v away_o our_o life_n and_o thy_o worship_n not_o without_o a_o great_a and_o high_a contempt_n of_o thy_o name_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v a_o god_n full_a of_o compassion_n and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o plenteous_a in_o mercy_n and_o truth_n turn_v thou_o then_o unto_o we_o and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o give_v thy_o strength_n unto_o thy_o servant_n save_o those_o who_o be_v thy_o vassal_n and_o deliver_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o nethermost_a hell_n o_o lord_n we_o be_v oppress_v do_v thou_o answer_v for_o we_o teach_v we_o the_o way_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o go_v and_o we_o will_v walk_v in_o thy_o truth_n unite_v our_o heart_n close_o unto_o thou_o and_o we_o will_v take_v delight_n to_o fear_v thy_o name_n show_v some_o token_n of_o thy_o favour_n at_o last_o to_o we_o that_o they_o which_o hate_v we_o may_v see_v it_o and_o be_v afraid_a let_v they_o see_v it_o open_o that_o thou_o lord_n have_v holpen_v we_o and_o comfort_v we_o so_o shall_v we_o praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n our_o god_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o we_o will_v magnify_v and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n for_o evermore_o psal._n lxxxvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n be_v short_a but_o sweet_a for_o it_o contain_v many_o excellent_a privilege_n of_o the_o church_n of_o god_n of_o which_o every_o one_o must_v be_v a_o member_n that_o hope_n for_o salvation_n whosoever_o be_v the_o author_n it_o be_v his_o purpose_n to_o excite_v man_n to_o be_v in_o love_n with_o the_o assembly_n of_o god_n saint_n and_o to_o that_o purpose_n the_o dignity_n and_o amplitude_n of_o the_o church_n be_v set_v forth_o in_o this_o psalm_n and_o the_o note_n of_o her_o beauty_n and_o perfection_n may_v well_o serve_v for_o the_o 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zion_n and_o make_v choice_n of_o it_o for_o thy_o peculiar_a habitation_n more_o than_o all_o the_o dwelling_n of_o jacob._n thou_o see_v lord_n with_o what_o wind_n with_o what_o storm_n this_o thy_o holy_a city_n be_v assault_v there_o be_v who_o be_v ready_a and_o bend_v to_o raze_v it_o oven_n to_o the_o foundation_n have_v mercy_n therefore_o upon_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o this_o city_n o_o lord_n and_o thou_o who_o have_v promise_v to_o protect_v these_o wall_n give_v the_o glory_n to_o thy_o own_o name_n and_o suffer_v not_o those_o thy_o enemy_n who_o have_v not_o know_v thou_o or_o do_v envy_v thy_o glory_n vers._n 5_o continualiy_v to_o reproach_v thy_o name_n and_o triumph_v over_o thy_o people_n though_o they_o cry_v down_o with_o it_o down_o with_o it_o to_o the_o ground_n yet_o do_v thou_o who_o be_v the_o most_o high_a establish_z and_o confirm_v it_o and_o never_o suffer_v the_o gate_n of_o hell_n to_o prevail_v against_o it_o many_o glorious_a thing_n be_v speak_v 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happiness_n in_o what_o we_o do_v here_o that_o it_o may_v be_v a_o way_n to_o promote_v we_o to_o eternal_a happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o we_o beg_v of_o thou_o to_o bestow_v upon_o we_o for_o the_o merit_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n psal._n xci_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o full_a intent_n and_o purpose_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v to_o encourage_v and_o exhort_v the_o godly_a in_o all_o extremity_n pressure_n trouble_n temptation_n affliction_n assault_n inward_a or_o outward_a in_o a_o word_n in_o all_o danger_n to_o put_v their_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o god_n and_o to_o rely_v upon_o his_o protection_n two_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n 1._o a_o general_a proposition_n in_o which_o be_v give_v a_o assurance_n of_o help_n and_o protection_n to_o every_o godly_a man_n ver_fw-la 1._o who_o so_o dwell_v etc._n etc._n 2._o the_o proof_n of_o this_o by_o three_o witness_n 1._o of_o the_o just_a man_n in_o who_o person_n david_n speak_v ver_fw-la 2._o i_o will_v say_v to_o the_o lord_n etc._n etc._n 2._o of_o the_o prophet_n ver_fw-la 3._o sure_o he_o shall_v deliver_v thou_o etc._n etc._n which_o he_o amplify_v by_o a_o enumeration_n of_o the_o danger_n god_n assistance_n and_o the_o angel_n protection_n from_o ver_fw-la 3._o to_o 14._o 3._o of_o god_n himself_o who_o he_o bring_v in_o speak_v to_o the_o same_o purpose_n from_o ver_fw-la 14._o to_o the_o last_o verse_n the_o first_o part_n or_o verse_n protection_n the_o first_o part_n a_o assurance_n of_o god_n protection_n be_v a_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o a_o universal_a proposition_n in_o which_o be_v contain_v a_o comfortable_a and_o excellent_a promise_n make_v by_o the_o holy_a ghost_n of_o security_n viz._n that_o god_n help_n shall_v never_o be_v want_v to_o those_o who_o true_o put_v their_o hope_n and_o trust_v in_o he_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o though_o secret_a place_n of_o the_o most_o high_a shall_v abide_v or_o lodge_v under_o the_o 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the_o most_o high_a himself_o high_a of_o the_o just_a man_n that_o apply_v the_o protection_n to_o himself_o abide_v under_o the_o shadow_n of_o the_o almighty_a therefore_o i_o will_v say_v in_o the_o person_n of_o all_o just_a man_n to_o the_o lord_n that_o have_v no_o superior_a that_o have_v no_o peer_n to_o that_o lord_n to_o who_o command_n all_o thing_n be_v subject_a and_o who_o can_v be_v command_v by_o none_o i_o will_v say_v to_o he_o 1._o thou_o be_v my_o refuge_n if_o pursue_v i_o will_v fly_v to_o thou_o as_o a_o sanctuary_n 2._o thou_o be_v my_o fortress_n if_o set_v upon_o i_o will_v take_v myself_o to_o thou_o as_o a_o strong_a tower_n 3._o thou_o be_v my_o
goodwill_n to_o man_n and_o what_o he_o will_v have_v do_v by_o all_o his_o love_a subject_n which_o be_v that_o they_o be_v a_o holy_a people_n 2._o also_o 2._o and_o holy_a as_o be_v his_o subject_n also_o for_o holiness_n become_v thy_o house_n for_o ever_o the_o temple_n the_o priest_n the_o people_n must_v be_v a_o holy_a nation_n for_o ever_o correspondent_a to_o the_o holiness_n of_o his_o law_n and_o testimony_n be_v you_o holy_a for_o i_o be_o holy_a holiness_n become_v thy_o house_n o_o lord_n for_o ever_o the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o ninty_a three_o psalm_n o_o omnipotent_a lord_n which_o frame_v the_o whole_a world_n by_o thy_o power_n and_o ordere_v all_o thing_n by_o thy_o wisdom_n and_o yet_o in_o mercy_n have_v make_v choice_n of_o some_o only_a to_o be_v a_o peculiar_a people_n to_o thyself_o vers._n 3_o thou_o see_v how_o this_o thy_o little_a flock_n be_v oppose_v afflict_a oppress_v by_o the_o pride_n and_o malice_n of_o bloody_a man_n our_o enemy_n o_o lord_n be_v mighty_a and_o insult_v over_o we_o they_o roar_v as_o the_o sea_n they_o lift_v up_o their_o voice_n they_o seek_v to_o dash_v we_o in_o piece_n with_o their_o insolent_a wave_n of_o anger_n and_o hatred_n as_o a_o inundation_n of_o water_n and_o a_o tempestuous_a sea_n they_o encompass_v we_o and_o seek_v to_o swallow_v we_o quick_a let_v it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n vers._n 4_o o_o lord_n to_o deliver_v we_o from_o these_o wave_n we_o believe_v that_o thou_o o_o lord_n art_n mighty_a than_o the_o noise_n of_o many_o water_n yea_o than_o the_o mighty_a wave_n of_o the_o sea_n stir_v up_o then_o thy_o strength_n and_o come_v among_o we_o cast_v they_o then_o down_o in_o thy_o power_n still_o the_o wave_n of_o this_o troublesome_a sea_n with_o thy_o word_n break_v in_o piece_n the_o head_n of_o leviathan_n in_o these_o water_n that_o we_o may_v have_v just_a cause_n to_o glorify_v thy_o name_n other_o lord_n now_o reign_v over_o we_o vers._n 1_o but_o thou_o be_v our_o king_n show_v thyself_o then_o thou_o that_o sit_v between_o the_o cherubim_n appear_v as_o thou_o be_v clothe_v with_o majesty_n vers._n 2_o fortify_v with_o power_n and_o strength_n gird_v with_o thy_o sword_n upon_o thy_o thigh_n revenge_v thy_o own_o cause_n upon_o thy_o enemy_n and_o defend_v thy_o little_a flock_n thou_o be_v from_o everlasting_a vers._n 1_o thou_o be_v the_o sole_a monarch_n of_o the_o world_n thou_o reign_v thy_o throne_n be_v establish_v of_o old_a let_v not_o man_n then_o have_v the_o upper_a hand_n lest_o he_o grow_v too_o proud_a show_v that_o thou_o have_v so_o establish_v the_o world_n and_o thy_o church_n in_o the_o world_n that_o it_o shall_v never_o be_v move_v in_o thou_o vers._n 5_o all_o the_o promise_v make_v unto_o we_o be_v yea_o and_o amen_o thy_o testimony_n be_v very_o sure_a and_o the_o decree_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n immutable_a they_o require_v of_o we_o faith_n obedience_n and_o holiness_n oh_o thou_o who_o be_v our_o king_n and_o our_o god_n give_v we_o faith_n to_o rely_v on_o thy_o promise_n obedience_n to_o submit_v to_o thy_o law_n and_o a_o study_n of_o holiness_n constant_o and_o ever_o to_o perform_v such_o holy_a service_n and_o duty_n that_o thou_o require_v and_o become_v thy_o house_n and_o those_o that_o dwell_v in_o it_o make_v our_o body_n temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n that_o the_o holy_a ghost_n may_v take_v delight_n to_o dwell_v in_o this_o temple_n for_o ever_o amen_n psal._n cxiv_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o psalm_n our_o prophet_n pray_v complain_v inveigh_v against_o wicked_a man_n oppressor_n of_o the_o innocent_a reprove_v their_o atheism_n and_o inform_v they_o of_o god_n omniscience_n comfort_n the_o godly_a and_o encourage_v the_o just_a to_o put_v their_o trust_n in_o god_n assure_v they_o that_o god_n will_v reward_v the_o wicked_a and_o defend_v the_o righteous_a in_o this_o psalm_n then_o the_o part_n be_v 1._o a_o petition_n for_o vengeance_n upon_o the_o wicked_a vers_fw-la 1_o 2._o 2._o a_o pitiful_a complaint_n with_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o be_v two_o 1._o the_o delay_n of_o god_n judgement_n on_o they_o vers_n 3_o 4._o 2._o their_o insolence_n oppression_n of_o the_o poor_a blasphemy_n against_o god_n to_o 7._o 3._o a_o sharp_a reprehension_n of_o their_o blasphemy_n and_o atheism_n and_o the_o refutation_n of_o it_o from_z vers_n 8._o to_o 12._o 4._o a_o consolation_n to_o all_o good_a man_n that_o god_n will_v reward_v the_o wicked_a and_o defend_v the_o righteous_a from_o vers_fw-la 12._o to_o the_o end_n which_o be_v confirm_v 1._o from_o god_n faithfulness_n who_o have_v promise_v and_o will_v perform_v it_o vers_n 14._o 2._o from_o david_n own_o experience_n from_o vers_fw-la 16._o to_o 20._o 3._o from_o god_n hatred_n of_o injustice_n tyranny_n oppression_n vers_fw-la 20_o 21._o 1._o which_o will_v cause_v he_o to_o be_v a_o rock_n and_o defence_n to_o his_o people_n vers_fw-la 22._o 2._o a_o severe_a revenger_n to_o the_o oppressor_n vers_fw-la 23._o 1._o he_o begin_v with_o a_o petition_n wicked_a the_o first_o part_n he_o petition_n for_o vengeance_n on_o the_o wicked_a that_o god_n will_v take_v vengeance_n of_o the_o oppressor_n of_o his_o people_n which_o that_o he_o may_v the_o easy_o persuade_v he_o make_v choice_n of_o a_o attribute_n and_o to_o show_v the_o ardour_n of_o his_o prayer_n ingeminate_v it_o which_o be_v peculiar_a to_o god_n for_o mihi_fw-la vindicte_fw-la ego_fw-la retribuam_fw-la o_o lord_n god_n vers._n 1_o to_o who_o vengeance_n belong_v to_o who_o vengeance_n belong_v as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v thou_o be_v the_o most_o powerful_a lord_n a_o god_n of_o power_n and_o justice_n and_o have_v vengeance_n into_o thy_o own_o hand_n therefore_o now_o 1._o show_v thyself_o appear_v shine_v forth_o evident_o and_o apparent_o show_v thy_o justice_n vers_fw-la 1._o 2._o lift_v up_o thyself_o thou_o judge_v of_o the_o earth_n do_v thy_o office_n of_o judicature_n vers._n 2_o ascend_v thy_o throne_n and_o tribunal_n as_o judge_n use_v to_o do_v when_o they_o give_v judgement_n 3._o render_v a_o reward_n to_o the_o proud_a for_o the_o proud_a humble_a not_o themselves_o to_o thou_o they_o repent_v not_o pronounce_v therefore_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n against_o they_o 2._o and_o now_o the_o prophet_n begin_v to_o complain_v which_o the_o second_o part_n he_o complain_v that_o it_o be_v delay_v by_o which_o that_o by_o the_o delay_n of_o god_n vengeance_n wicked_a man_n be_v harden_v in_o their_o impiety_n and_o glory_v in_o their_o villainy_n 1._o how_o long_o how_o long_o this_o thy_o forbearance_n seem_v tedious_a to_o we_o especial_o since_o the_o wicked_a grow_v worse_o and_o worse_o by_o it_o and_o insult_v over_o we_o the_o more_o 2._o for_o they_o triumph_v of_o their_o strength_n they_o glory_v in_o their_o prosperity_n vers._n 3_o and_o in_o their_o wickedness_n mischief_n the_o wicked_a be_v encourage_v in_o mischief_n 3._o they_o utter_v and_o speak_v hard_a thing_n bold_o rash_o vers._n 4_o proud_o they_o threaten_v ruin_n to_o thy_o church_n they_o breathe_v nothing_o but_o blood_n and_o eversion_n of_o kingdom_n and_o city_n free_o and_o without_o fear_n they_o talk_v of_o nothing_o else_o but_o what_o they_o have_v do_v and_o what_o they_o will_v do_v 4._o they_o be_v worker_n of_o iniquity_n and_o they_o boast_v themselves_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a for_o they_o to_o do_v ill_a but_o they_o boast_v of_o it_o of_o their_o strength_n they_o boast_v of_o their_o power_n they_o boast_v of_o their_o success_n they_o boast_v as_o if_o nothing_o be_v able_a to_o withstand_v their_o counsel_n their_o sword_n their_o wisdom_n poor_a especial_o to_o insult_v over_o and_o oppress_v the_o church_n and_o poor_a now_o to_o what_o end_n do_v they_o make_v use_n of_o all_o these_o for_o of_o that_o i_o must_v complain_v also_o the_o consequence_n be_v lamentable_a the_o event_n sad_a the_o effect_n be_v lamentable_a for_o in_o their_o fury_n and_o injustice_n 1._o vers._n 5_o they_o break_v in_o piece_n thy_o people_n o_o lord_n the_o people_n elect_v separate_a dedicate_v to_o thou_o 2._o they_o afflict_v thy_o heritage_n the_o people_n that_o thou_o have_v choose_v for_o thy_o possession_n 3._o vers._n 6_o they_o slay_v the_o widow_n destitute_a of_o the_o comfort_n of_o a_o husband_n 2._o and_o the_o stranger_n a_o man_n far_o from_o his_o friend_n and_o country_n 3._o and_o murder_v the_o fatherless_a all_o which_o thou_o have_v take_v into_o thy_o protection_n and_o command_v that_o they_o be_v not_o wrong_v exod._n 22._o deut._n 24._o yet_o such_o be_v their_o fury_n that_o they_o spare_v not_o sex_n nor_o age_n nor_o any_o condition_n of_o man_n nay_o himself_o and_o to_o blaspheme_v god_n himself_o it_o be_v yet_o tolerable_a if_o their_o rage_n
will_v stay_v here_o it_o be_v but_o against_o man_n but_o they_o add_v one_o wickedness_n to_o another_o to_o their_o injustice_n and_o cruelty_n they_o add_v impiety_n and_o blasphemy_n and_o of_o that_o i_o complain_v next_o yet_o they_o say_v vers._n 7_o the_o lord_n shall_v not_o see_v neither_o shall_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n regard_v it_o do_v that_o he_o nor_o hear_v nor_o see_v nor_o regard_v what_o they_o do_v what_o tell_v you_o we_o of_o the_o lord_n what_o do_v you_o talk_v to_o we_o of_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n that_o god_n of_o revenge_n tush_o he_o have_v nor_o eye_n nor_o ear_n or_o if_o he_o have_v he_o be_v far_o remove_v and_o care_v not_o for_o these_o thing_n below_o he_o shall_v nor_o see_v nor_o hear_v nor_o understand_v nor_o consider_v nor_o examine_v what_o we_o do_v in_o this_o world_n this_o be_v their_o impiety_n this_o their_o b_o asphemy_n this_o the_o true_a cause_n of_o all_o their_o injustice_n tyranny_n cruelty_n oppression_n now_o our_o prophet_n set_v himself_o serious_o to_o reprehend_v and_o confute_v this_o deride_v the_o three_o part_n who_o david_n reprehend_v for_o their_o atheism_n confute_v and_o deride_v by_o a_o apostrophe_n he_o turn_v to_o they_o and_o call_v they_o fool_n and_o prove_v by_o a_o manifest_a argument_n that_o they_o be_v fool_n demonstrate_v that_o god_n be_v nor_o deaf_a nor_o blind_a as_o they_o presume_v and_o conceive_v from_o the_o cause_n to_o the_o effect_n and_o urge_v they_o emphatical_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 1._o vers._n 8_o understand_v you_o brutish_a among_o the_o people_n oh_o you_o fool_n when_o will_v you_o be_v wise_a understand_v show_v that_o god_n 1._o understand_v what_o will_v you_o be_v brutish_a always_o will_v you_o never_o have_v common_a sense_n in_o your_o head_n 2._o verse_n 9_o he_o plant_v the_o ear_n cause_v you_o to_o hear_v and_o shall_v not_o he_o then_o hear_v hear_v hear_v hear_v 3._o see_v 3._o see_v he_o form_v the_o eye_n with_o all_o the_o tunicle_n and_o put_v into_o it_o a_o visive_a faculty_n by_o which_o you_o see_v and_o shall_v not_o he_o see_v nil_fw-la that_o quod_fw-la non_fw-la habet_fw-la to_o say_v the_o contrary_a be_v as_o if_o you_o shall_v affirm_v the_o fountain_n that_o send_v forth_o the_o stream_n have_v no_o water_n in_o it_o or_o the_o sun_n that_o enlighten_v the_o world_n have_v no_o light_n or_o the_o fire_n that_o warm_v have_v no_o heat_n be_v these_o affirmation_n fit_a for_o wise_a man_n neither_o be_v it_o that_o the_o god_n of_o jacob_n do_v nor_o here_o nor_o see_v far_o yet_o vers._n 10_o 4._o he_o chastise_v the_o heathen_a as_o sodom_n gomorrah_n etc._n etc._n chastise_v etc._n chastise_v or_o he_o chastise_v they_o by_o the_o check_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n the_o synderesis_fw-la be_v set_v in_o their_o soul_n to_o that_o purpose_n their_o thought_n accuse_v they_o or_o excuse_v and_o shall_v not_o he_o then_o correct_v you_o who_o go_v under_o the_o name_n of_o his_o people_n and_o yet_o so_o impious_o blaspheme_v 5._o man_n 5._o know_v the_o vain_a thought_n of_o man_n he_o that_o teach_v man_n knowledge_n have_v endue_v he_o with_o a_o reasonable_a soul_n and_o make_v he_o capable_a of_o all_o art_n and_o science_n be_v he_o stupid_a be_v he_o without_o understanding_n shall_v not_o he_o know_v nay_o nay_o say_v or_o think_v what_o you_o will_v it_o be_v not_o so_o so_o far_o he_o be_v from_o be_v deaf_a that_o he_o can_v hear_v your_o word_n or_o blind_a that_o he_o can_v see_v your_o action_n that_o he_o look_v into_o your_o heart_n and_o know_v your_o thought_n counsel_n and_o judge_v they_o all_o vain_a vers._n 11_o the_o lord_n know_v the_o thought_n of_o man_n that_o they_o be_v but_o vanity_n with_o which_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d he_o conclude_v his_o reprehension_n 4._o and_o so_o from_o they_o he_o come_v to_o the_o good_a man_n bless_v the_o four_o part_n david_n show_v the_o happinness_n of_o good_a man_n who_o be_v bless_v and_o show_v his_o happiness_n who_o he_o labour_v to_o comfort_v in_o his_o extremity_n who_o he_o pronounce_v bless_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n and_o his_o blessing_n lie_v in_o these_o thing_n 1._o in_o his_o suffering_n because_o when_o he_o be_v punish_v he_o be_v but_o chastise_v and_o his_o chastisement_n be_v from_o the_o lord_n blessed_n be_v the_o man_n who_o thou_o chastene_v vers._n 12_o 2._o in_o his_o teach_n that_o when_o he_o be_v chastise_v obedience_n chastise_v in_o his_o suffering_n in_o that_o teach_v thereby_o obedience_n he_o be_v but_o teach_v obedience_n to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n teach_v by_o book_n teach_v out_o of_o thy_o law_n which_o because_o he_o have_v not_o well_o keep_v therefore_o he_o be_v whip_v and_o by_o it_o teach_v to_o heed_n it_o to_o love_v it_o to_o affect_v the_o observation_n better_o hereafter_o 3._o in_o consideration_n of_o the_o end_n that_o he_o sret_v not_o vers._n 13_o but_o bear_v more_o moderate_o the_o insultation_n and_o injury_n of_o the_o 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be_v as_o it_o be_v herald_n and_o proclaim_v as_o with_o sound_n of_o trumpet_n god_n be_v king_n christus_fw-la regnat_fw-la vive_fw-fr le_fw-fr roy._n hosannah_n now_o here_o the_o prophet_n begin_v to_o set_v forth_o the_o amplitude_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n kingdom_n the_o amplitude_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n 1._o before_o it_o be_v confine_v to_o judaea_n but_o now_o it_o be_v enlarge_v all_o nation_n be_v become_v his_o subject_n he_o reign_v among_o the_o heathen_a 2._o it_o the_o stability_n of_o it_o the_o stability_n of_o it_o the_o world_n shall_v be_v establish_v that_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v move_v the_o law_n of_o this_o kingdom_n not_o to_o be_v alter_v as_o be_v those_o give_v to_o and_o by_o moses_n but_o fix_v and_o to_o last_o for_o ever_o the_o gospel_n be_v to_o be_v a_o eternal_a gospel_n a_o stand_a law_n 3._o it_o the_o equity_n in_o it_o the_o equity_n to_o be_v observe_v in_o it_o he_o shall_v judge_v the_o people_n righteous_o for_o he_o shall_v give_v to_o those_o who_o observe_v his_o law_n great_a reward_n but_o to_o such_o as_o contemn_v they_o break_v they_o and_o say_v nolumus_fw-la hunc_fw-la regnare_fw-la a_o condign_a punishment_n 4._o the_o prophet_n have_v describe_v the_o king_n and_o the_o state_n of_o his_o kingdom_n exult_v in_o spirit_n at_o it_o vers._n 11_o 12._o as_o if_o he_o have_v see_v he_o come_v to_o sit_v upon_o the_o throne_n he_o call_v not_o the_o gentile_n only_o who_o it_o do_v very_o near_o concern_v but_o all_o creature_n to_o rejoice_v with_o he_o heaven_n earth_n the_o sea_n the_o field_n the_o tree_n the_o wood_n it_o and_o he_o call_v all_o creature_n to_o rejoice_v at_o it_o although_o there_o be_v that_o by_o heaven_n understand_v the_o angel_n by_o the_o earth_n man_n by_o the_o sea_n troublesome_a and_o restless_a spirit_n by_o the_o tree_n field_n and_o wood_n the_o gentile_n who_o be_v to_o believe_v but_o this_o need_v not_o because_o such_o prosopopeia_n be_v frequent_v in_o scripture_n the_o meaning_n be_v that_o as_o the_o salvation_n be_v universal_a so_o he_o will_v have_v the_o joy_n for_o it_o to_o be_v universal_a to_o the_o word_n then_o let_v the_o heaven_n rejoice_v and_o let_v the_o earth_n be_v glad_a let_v the_o sea_n roar_v vers._n 11_o and_o the_o fullness_n thereof_o vers._n 12_o let_v the_o field_n be_v joyful_a and_o all_o that_o be_v therein_o then_o shall_v the_o tree_n of_o the_o wood_n rejoice_v before_o the_o lord_n he_o incite_v all_o creature_n to_o rejoice_v for_o christ_n come_n both_o for_o the_o first_o come_n and_o for_o his_o come_n and_o the_o second_o for_o the_o first_o in_o which_o he_o consecrate_v all_o thing_n for_o the_o second_o at_o which_o he_o will_v free_v all_o thing_n from_o corruption_n rom._n 8._o from_o vers_n 19_o to_o 22._o 1._o for_o he_o come_v for_o he_o come_v to_o judge_v the_o earth_n earth_n to_o judge_v the_o earth_n which_o first_o part_n of_o the_o verse_n the_o father_n refer_v to_o his_o first_o come_n vers._n 13_o when_o he_o be_v incarnate_a and_o come_v to_o redeem_v the_o world_n by_o his_o death_n and_o be_v to_o the_o end_n to_o judge_v that_o be_v to_o rule_v and_o govern_v the_o world_n by_o his_o word_n ordinance_n and_o spirit_n 2._o and_o again_o he_o shall_v come_v to_o judge_v the_o world_n with_o righteousness_n truth_n with_o equity_n and_o truth_n and_o the_o people_n with_o his_o truth_n which_o come_v though_o terrible_a to_o the_o wicked_a yet_o will_v be_v joyful_a and_o comfortable_a to_o the_o righteous_a for_o say_v our_o saviour_n lift_v up_o your_o head_n for_o your_o redemption_n draw_v near_o and_o to_o comfort_v they_o and_o terrify_v the_o wicked_a he_o tell_v they_o that_o he_o will_v judge_v in_o equity_n that_o be_v justice_n
and_o in_o truth_n according_a to_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n he_o will_v accept_v no_o man_n person_n but_o render_v to_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o ninty_a six_o psalm_n o_o merciful_a lord_n so_o deep_o be_v the_o sea_n of_o thy_o mercy_n which_o have_v from_o everlasting_a flow_v over_o unto_o we_o and_o thy_o daily_a favour_n vers._n 1_o 2._o that_o thou_o do_v conter_fw-la upon_o we_o that_o except_o we_o will_v be_v ungrateful_a we_o must_v sing_v unto_o thou_o a_o new_a song_n for_o new_a blessing_n and_o bless_v thy_o name_n for_o fresh_a gift_n and_o grace_n vers._n 5_o what_o be_v man_n that_o thou_o shall_v be_v so_o mindful_a of_o he_o or_o the_o son_n of_o man_n that_o thou_o shall_v regard_v he_o thou_o who_o make_v the_o heaven_n vers._n 4_o creat_v he_o after_o thy_o own_o image_n but_o he_o deface_v it_o vers._n 5_o thou_o who_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v far_o above_o all_o god_n give_v he_o a_o command_n to_o worship_n and_o honour_v thou_o but_o he_o make_v to_o himself_o other_o god_n which_o indeed_o be_v no_o god_n vers._n 4_o but_o petty_a and_o ridiculous_a deity_n and_o cast_v by_o thou_o the_o great_a god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n a_o god_n great_o to_o be_v praise_v a_o god_n to_o be_v fear_v above_o all_o god_n and_o worship_v the_o invention_n of_o his_o own_o brain_n and_o the_o work_n of_o his_o own_o hand_n but_o all_o this_o do_v not_o cool_v thy_o love_n nor_o retard_v thy_o mercy_n even_o when_o all_o the_o kindred_n of_o the_o nation_n do_v serve_v other_o god_n thou_o send_v they_o redemption_n thou_o send_v thy_o son_n to_o be_v a_o light_n to_o lighten_v the_o gentile_n and_o to_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o thy_o people_n israel_n great_a and_o marvellous_a be_v thy_o work_n o_o lord_n god_n almighty_a just_a and_o true_a be_v thy_o way_n thou_o king_n of_o saint_n vers._n 2_o who_o ought_v not_o to_o fear_v thou_o and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n warm_a therefore_o our_o cold_a heart_n with_o thy_o love_n that_o we_o may_v show_v forth_o thy_o salvation_n from_o day_n to_o day_n vers._n 3_o make_v our_o flow_n tongue_n eloquent_a and_o powerful_a that_o we_o may_v publish_v this_o glad-ridings_a and_o declare_v thy_o glory_n unto_o the_o heathen_a and_o thy_o wonder_n to_o all_o people_n so_o resplendent_a be_v thy_o honour_n and_o majesty_n so_o immense_a thy_o strength_n vers._n 6_o so_o illustrious_a thy_o beauty_n that_o we_o dust_n and_o ash_n tremble_v in_o our_o approach_n to_o thou_o and_o be_v it_o not_o for_o those_o command_v thou_o have_v lay_v upon_o and_o invitation_n and_o encouragement_n thou_o have_v give_v to_o penitent_a and_o believe_a sinner_n we_o dare_v not_o presume_v to_o tender_v ourselves_o and_o our_o homage_n before_o thou_o vers._n 7_o but_o since_o thou_o have_v call_v for_o a_o gift_n from_o we_o we_o do_v free_o give_v unto_o thou_o glory_n and_o strength_n fluce_n thou_o do_v expect_v as_o a_o due_a debt_n glory_n to_o thy_o name_n we_o chéerful_o give_v thou_o glory_n and_o proclaim_v thy_o name_n to_o the_o whole_a world_n the_o lord_n the_o lord_n god_n merciful_a and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n transgression_n and_o sin_n offering_n we_o have_v none_o that_o be_v worthy_a of_o thou_o vers._n 8_o yet_o such_o as_o we_o have_v we_o bring_v we_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o trouble_a and_o a_o contrite_a spirit_n we_o tender_v unto_o thou_o our_o petition_n and_o thanks_o upon_o the_o altar_n of_o a_o mortify_a and_o break_a heart_n we_o confess_v our_o unworthiness_n and_o fast_o and_o weep_v before_o thou_o we_o come_v into_o thy_o court_n and_o present_v what_o we_o be_v able_a two_o poor_a mite_n soul_n and_o body_n lord_n accept_v of_o these_o our_o offering_n for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n our_o desire_n be_v to_o worship_v thou_o in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n to_o be_v holy_a as_o thou_o be_v holy_a to_o be_v perfect_a as_o thou_o be_v perfect_a but_o be_v conscious_a to_o ourselves_o of_o the_o impurity_n and_o imperfection_n of_o our_o own_o heart_n and_o sensible_a of_o thy_o excellency_n we_o step_v back_o for_o very_a fear_n and_o retire_v for_o shame_n bold_n and_o impudent_a we_o can_v be_v in_o thy_o presence_n but_o we_o worship_v thou_o with_o tremble_a spirit_n and_o adore_v with_o reverence_n yet_o thus_o much_o we_o be_v and_o may_v be_v bold_a to_o proclaim_v among_o the_o heathen_a the_o lord_n reign_v vers._n 10_o jehovah_n who_o be_v our_o righteousness_n be_v our_o king_n long_o let_v he_o reign_v vers._n 11_o for_o ever_o let_v he_o live_v hosannah_n to_o the_o son_n of_o david_n and_o let_v all_o thing_n in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n say_v amen_o to_o it_o let_v the_o angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n rejoice_v at_o it_o vers._n 12_o let_v all_o man_n on_o earth_n be_v glad_a of_o it_o let_v the_o wicked_a who_o be_v like_o the_o trouble_a sea_n will_v they_o will_v they_o rear_v it_o out_o let_v the_o fullness_n thereof_o the_o impious_a spirit_n that_o move_v they_o bow_v at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n yea_o let_v the_o wild_a tree_n in_o the_o field_n and_o wood_n be_v bring_v at_o last_o to_o confess_v that_o jesus_n be_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o father_n o_o thou_o great_a king_n of_o all_o the_o world_n vers._n 11_o to_o who_o all_o power_n be_v give_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n rule_v thy_o people_n with_o thy_o word_n and_o spirit_n and_o judge_v the_o adversary_n of_o thy_o worship_n and_o enemy_n of_o thy_o gospel_n bear_v rule_n and_o dominion_n among_o the_o heathen_a that_o yet_o have_v not_o submit_v unto_o thou_o let_v the_o whole_a world_n be_v establish_v by_o thy_o gospel_n and_o thy_o law_n take_v place_n among_o they_o and_o never_o be_v remove_v lord_n hasten_v thy_o kingdom_n and_o appear_v in_o thy_o glory_n even_o so_o come_v lord_n jesus_n vers._n 13_o come_v quick_o come_v to_o judge_v the_o earth_n seat_n thyself_o upon_o thy_o throne_n and_o call_v all_o the_o nation_n of_o the_o world_n before_o thou_o and_o make_v it_o know_v that_o thou_o be_v not_o a_o accepter_n of_o any_o man_n person_n but_o that_o thou_o will_v judge_v the_o world_n with_o righteousness_n and_o the_o people_n with_o thy_o truth_n and_o that_o those_o that_o have_v do_v ill_o shall_v go_v into_o eternal_a punishment_n but_o the_o righteous_a into_o life_n eternal_a be_v thou_o my_o king_n o_o sweet_a jesus_n inform_v i_o in_o thy_o law_n guide_n and_o rule_v i_o by_o thy_o spirit_n cause_v i_o so_o to_o worship_n and_o fear_v thou_o to_o offer_v such_o spiritual_a sacrifice_n unto_o thou_o to_o give_v what_o i_o owe_v such_o glory_n and_o honour_n to_o thy_o name_n that_o at_o thy_o come_n i_o may_v be_v set_v on_o thy_o right-hand_a and_o be_v one_o of_o that_o number_n to_o who_o thou_o will_v say_v come_v you_o bless_v of_o my_o father_n inherit_v the_o kingdom_n prepare_v for_o you_o from_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n for_o thou_o be_v the_o kingdom_n the_o power_n and_o the_o glory_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n psal._n cxvii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o this_o psalm_n david_n set_v forth_o god_n power_n and_o glory_n and_o be_v move_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o prophecy_n foretell_v the_o downfall_n of_o idolator_n and_o the_o happy_a estate_n of_o those_o who_o serve_v god_n with_o a_o honest_a heart_n three_o part_n there_o be_v of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o prophetical_a description_n of_o christ_n power_n and_o glory_n especial_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n from_o vers_fw-la 1._o to_o 7._o 2._o a_o manifest_a difference_n put_v betwixt_o idolator_n and_o the_o people_n of_o god_n confusion_n he_o imprecate_v to_o the_o first_o vers_n 7._o and_o give_v notice_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o second_o with_o the_o reason_n vers_fw-la 8_o 9_o 3._o he_o exhort_v those_o that_o love_n god_n to_o a_o good_a life_n encourage_v they_o upon_o god_n favour_n vers_fw-la 10._o and_o upon_o the_o joy_n that_o be_v like_a to_o follow_v it_o vers_n 11._o for_o which_o he_o stir_v they_o up_o to_o rejoice_v and_o to_o be_v thankful_a vers_fw-la 12._o he_o begin_v with_o a_o solemn_a acclamation_n the_o lord_n reign_v king_n the_o first_o part_n god_n be_v the_o supreme_a king_n be_v the_o selfsame_a that_o he_o command_v to_o be_v proclaim_v in_o the_o former_a psalm_n vers_fw-la 10._o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v by_o the_o come_n of_o christ_n the_o empire_n of_o death_n vers._n 1_o the_o power_n of_o the_o devil_n all_o oracle_n be_v silence_v and_o all_o idol_n destroy_v judgement_n and_o he_o will_v use_v his_o sceptre_n
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 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which_o he_o real_o vow_v mercy_n in_o countenance_v give_v audience_n judge_v for_o and_o reward_v the_o good_a 2._o judgement_n in_o discountenance_v punish_v and_o be_v a_o terror_n to_o evil_a work_n and_o worker_n and_o that_o he_o will_v do_v this_o real_o not_o talk_n and_o seem_v to_o profess_v a_o great_a love_n to_o mercy_n and_o judgement_n as_o prince_n use_v to_o do_v when_o they_o mean_v no_o such_o matter_n he_o make_v a_o solemn_a vow_n to_o god_n to_o perform_v it_o unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n will_v i_o sing_v from_o thou_o proceed_v these_o gift_n to_o thy_o honour_n they_o shall_v be_v refer_v and_o by_o i_o as_o in_o thy_o sight_n impartial_o execute_v this_o i_o vow_v and_o promise_v to_o thou_o 2._o part_n the_o
mighty_a king_n of_o king_n and_o lord_n of_o lord_n by_o who_o king_n and_o prince_n decree_v justice_n ver._n 1_o that_o especial_o which_o thou_o require_v of_o thy_o vicegerent_n on_o earth_n be_v that_o they_o show_v mercy_n and_o execute_v judgement_n that_o they_o extend_v act_n of_o grace_n and_o charity_n towards_o the_o good_a and_o to_o be_v a_o terror_n to_o evil_a doer_n come_v ver._n 2_o lord_n unto_o i_o with_o thy_o aid_n and_o spirit_n for_o without_o thy_o help_n i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o do_v any_o duty_n and_o make_v i_o first_o to_o reform_v myself_o and_o my_o house_n cause_v i_o to_o walk_v wise_o with_o zeal_n and_o prudence_n in_o a_o perfect_a way_n give_v i_o power_n to_o walk_v constant_o and_o with_o delight_n in_o my_o own_o family_n with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n ver._n 3_o that_o i_o may_v be_v a_o pattern_n of_o good_a work_n unto_o all_o within_o my_o house_n a_o example_n of_o piety_n religion_n justice_n and_o charity_n to_o all_o about_o i_o slip_v lord_n and_o fall_v i_o may_v but_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v willing_o and_o malicious_o for_o i_o will_v set_v no_o wicked_a thing_n before_o my_o eye_n that_o i_o shall_v be_v tempt_v thereby_o thou_o lord_n have_v hitherto_o put_v into_o my_o heart_n a_o hatred_n of_o the_o work_n of_o they_o that_o turn_v aside_o ver._n 4_o and_o gracious_a god_n continue_v in_o i_o that_o hatred_n still_o for_o so_o i_o be_o sure_a that_o nor_o the_o wedge_n of_o gold_n nor_o the_o babylonish_n garment_n shall_v cleave_v to_o my_o finger_n give_v i_o so_o much_o courage_n o_o lord_n as_o to_o execute_v judgement_n upon_o the_o wicked_a ver._n 5_o and_o so_o much_o charity_n as_o to_o extend_v mercy_n to_o the_o good_a let_v my_o justice_n be_v so_o exemplar_n that_o every_o man_n of_o a_o crooked_a and_o perverse_a froward_a heart_n be_v afraid_a of_o i_o and_o depart_v from_o i_o let_v i_o never_o know_v countenance_n or_o show_v the_o least_o friendship_n to_o a_o wicked_a person_n embolden_v i_o to_o cut_v off_o every_o one_o that_o privy_o slander_v his_o neighbour_n ver._n 7_o as_o for_o the_o man_n who_o show_v the_o pride_n of_o their_o heart_n with_o the_o roll_a of_o their_o eye_n and_o for_o such_o who_o have_v a_o heart_n so_o full_o swell_v with_o ambition_n and_o covetousness_n that_o nothing_o can_v satisfy_v suffer_v i_o not_o to_o have_v any_o familiarity_n with_o they_o not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o admit_v they_o to_o my_o table_n thou_o know_v o_o lord_n how_o full_a the_o world_n now_o be_v of_o fraudulent_a person_n and_o man_n of_o lie_a lip_n make_v my_o sevetity_n so_o awful_a and_o my_o authority_n so_o reverential_a that_o he_o that_o work_v deceit_n do_v not_o dare_v to_o dwell_v stay_v and_o remain_v within_o my_o house_n and_o he_o that_o tell_v lie_n be_v afraid_a to_o tarry_v in_o my_o sight_n as_o on_o the_o contrary_a move_v i_o to_o discern_v ver._n 6_o and_o to_o be_v favourable_a be_v all_o those_o who_o be_v faithful_a in_o the_o land_n man_n of_o truth_n and_o trust_n let_v my_o eye_n be_v bend_v upon_o they_o to_o do_v they_o good_a these_o let_v i_o call_v from_o all_o place_n to_o dwell_v with_o i_o and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o that_o walk_v in_o a_o perfect_a way_n bring_v he_o to_o be_v my_o servant_n my_o counsellor_n my_o bosom-friend_n justice_n and_o religion_n be_v the_o pillar_n of_o any_o kingdom_n and_o at_o this_o time_n the_o foundation_n of_o the_o earth_n be_v out_o of_o course_n make_v i_o to_o beat_v up_o the_o pillar_n of_o it_o write_v the_o book_n of_o thy_o law_n within_o my_o heart_n and_o let_v the_o advancement_n of_o true_a religion_n be_v my_o chief_a care_n ver._n 8_o after_o let_v i_o carry_v so_o great_a a_o love_n to_o justice_n that_o the_o wicked_a of_o the_o land_n be_v by_o i_o early_o and_o speedy_o destroy_v and_o all_o wicked_a doer_n be_v unroot_v and_o cut_v off_o from_o the_o city_n of_o my_o god_n this_o be_v a_o city_n of_o saint_n far_o far_o be_v remove_v from_o it_o all_o yride_n and_o covetousness_n all_o fraud_n and_o lie_v all_o idolatry_n and_o false_a worship_n all_o impiety_n and_o injustice_n let_v righteousness_n flourish_v in_o the_o gate_n and_o piety_n in_o the_o temple_n thereof_o and_o holiness_n show_v itself_o in_o the_o life_n of_o the_o citizen_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o holy_a name_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o poor_a soul_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n and_o only_a saviour_n amen_n psal._n cii_o the_o title_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v a_o prayer_n of_o the_o afflict_a when_o he_o be_v overwhelm_v and_o pour_v out_o his_o complaint_n before_o god_n it_o be_v by_o the_o church_n choose_v for_o one_o of_o the_o penitential_o it_o seem_v to_o i_o to_o be_v compose_v by_o the_o prophet_n to_o be_v a_o form_n of_o prayer_n to_o be_v use_v by_o the_o faithful_a jew_n in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o captivity_n at_o babylon_n for_o in_o it_o be_v express_v the_o sad_a condition_n they_o be_v then_o in_o in_o the_o person_n of_o a_o afflict_a man_n the_o present_a state_n of_o religion_n under_o the_o desolation_n of_o the_o temple_n which_o the_o prophet_n lament_v and_o yet_o again_o comfort_v himself_o and_o his_o people_n upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n eternity_n and_o immutability_n and_o that_o therefore_o he_o will_v perform_v his_o promise_n have_v mercy_n on_o zion_n build_v again_o the_o temple_n restore_v they_o again_o to_o their_o own_o land_n in_o which_o they_o shall_v quiet_o and_o happy_o dwell_v this_o no_o question_n be_v the_o literal_a sense_n of_o the_o psalm_n but_o it_o can_v be_v doubt_v but_o the_o prophet_n have_v a_o far_a intent_n in_o it_o for_o the_o faithful_a among_o the_o jew_n know_v that_o the_o restitution_n of_o solomon_n temple_n be_v but_o a_o type_n of_o that_o temple_n which_o the_o messiah_n will_v build_v up_o of_o live_a stone_n and_o inhabit_v by_o his_o spirit_n this_o than_o they_o pray_v for_o and_o for_o the_o erection_n of_o it_o when_o they_o pray_v for_o the_o re-edification_n of_o the_o other_o as_o appear_v by_o very_a many_o passage_n in_o this_o psalm_n two_o general_n part_n there_o be_v of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o description_n of_o the_o calamity_n of_o the_o church_n under_o the_o person_n of_o a_o afflict_a man_n from_z vers_n 1._o to_o 12._o 2._o the_o comfort_n yet_o she_o take_v in_o these_o calamity_n and_o the_o ground_n of_o it_o from_z vers_n 12._o to_o 28._o 1._o the_o whole_a be_v form_v into_o a_o prayer_n part_n a_o prayer_n the_o first_o part_n which_o be_v propose_v in_o the_o two_o first_o verse_n and_o a_o earnest_a motion_n make_v for_o audience_n 1._o ver._n 1_o hear_v my_o prayer_n o_o lord_n and_o let_v my_o cry_n come_v unto_o thou_o 2._o hide_v not_o thy_o face_n from_o i_o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o be_o in_o trouble_n incline_v thy_o ear_n to_o i_o condition_n in_o which_o he_o complain_v and_o show_v his_o sad_a condition_n in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o call_v answer_v i_o speedy_o 2._o and_o he_o press_v his_o prayer_n by_o way_n of_o complaint_n show_v many_o way_n what_o a_o heavy_a case_n he_o be_v in_o 1._o ver._n 3_o by_o a_o consumption_n of_o his_o strength_n 1._o my_o day_n be_v consume_v as_o smoke_n respect_n in_o many_o respect_n which_o though_o it_o swell_v into_o the_o air_n in_o a_o great_a thick_a body_n yet_o it_o be_v sudden_o disperse_v and_o vanish_v 2._o and_o my_o bone_n which_o be_v as_o it_o be_v the_o pillar_n of_o this_o house_n my_o body_n be_v burn_v and_o dry_v up_o consumption_n up_o a_o consumption_n as_o it_o be_v a_o hearth_n or_o the_o stone_n of_o the_o hearth_n which_o the_o fire_n by_o continuance_n burn_v out_o 3._o my_o heart_n be_v smite_v and_o wither_v like_o grass_n that_o either_o cut_v down_o wither_v to_o hay_n or_o stand_v be_v burn_v up_o by_o the_o scorch_a heat_n of_o the_o sun_n 4._o to_o this_o pass_n i_o be_o come_v that_o i_o can_v take_v no_o sustenance_n i_o forget_v to_o eat_v my_o bread_n 2._o from_o his_o continual_a weep_v and_o pine_v away_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o voice_n of_o my_o groan_n grief_n groan_n grief_n my_o bone_n cleave_v to_o my_o skin_n 3._o from_o his_o solitude_n he_o be_v desert_v of_o his_o friend_n clausa_fw-la fides_fw-la miseris_fw-la solitude_n miseris_fw-la solitude_n i_o be_o become_v like_o a_o pelican_n in_o the_o wilderness_n i_o be_o become_v like_o a_o owl_n in_o the_o desert_n solitary_n bird_n 4._o watch_v 4._o watch_v from_o his_o continual_a watch_n i_o watch_v and_o be_o as_o a_o sparrow_n alone_o on_o the_o house_n top_n as_o moller_n observe_v this_o kind_n of_o bird_n impatientissime_fw-la viduitatem_fw-la ferunt_fw-la 5._o
reproach_n 5._o reproach_n from_o the_o reproach_n of_o they_o who_o have_v be_v his_o friend_n but_o be_v now_o his_o enemy_n for_o a_o wicked_a man_n think_v himself_o reproach_v by_o a_o good_a man_n honest_a conversation_n wisd_v 5._o my_o enemy_n reproach_n i_o all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o they_o be_v mad_a against_o i_o be_v swear_v against_o i_o have_v conspit_v by_o a_o oath_n to_o undo_v i_o 6._o and_o that_o which_o make_v they_o so_o mad_a and_o sweâ—r_a be_v my_o repentance_n which_o i_o testify_v by_o ash_n on_o my_o head_n sadness_n head_n sadness_n and_o tear_n in_o my_o eye_n i_o have_v caten_v ash_n like_o bread_n my_o daily_a food_n and_o mingle_v my_o drink_n with_o weep_v i_o drink_v tear_n with_o my_o wine_n that_o be_v i_o be_v feed_v with_o bitterness_n and_o sustain_v with_o tear_n which_o they_o deride_v and_o now_o behold_v the_o reason_n why_o every_o true_a penitent_a be_v thus_o humble_v anger_n all_o these_o increase_v by_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n anger_n it_o be_v not_o for_o want_v nor_o yet_o for_o want_v of_o wit_n but_o it_o be_v out_o of_o a_o true_a sense_n of_o god_n anger_n which_o he_o hope_v to_o pacify_v by_o his_o sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n 1._o ver._n 10_o because_o of_o thy_o indignation_n and_o thy_o wrath_n for_o my_o former_a sin_n 2._o which_o i_o collect_v thus_o thou_o have_v former_o lift_v i_o up_o then_o sure_o i_o be_v in_o thy_o fovour_n but_o have_v now_o cast_v i_o down_o whence_o i_o may_v well_o conclude_v that_o i_o be_o in_o disfavour_n with_o thou_o 3._o and_o the_o effect_n plain_o show_v it_o for_o my_o day_n be_v as_o a_o shadow_n that_o decline_v and_o be_o wither_v like_o grace_n become_v mortal_a fly_v fade_a from_o thy_o wrath_n raise_v by_o my_o own_o default_n 2._o promise_n the_o second_o part_n he_o yet_o comfort_v himself_o in_o god_n promise_n hitherto_o the_o prophet_n have_v petition_v and_o complain_v his_o case_n be_v lamentable_a yet_o he_o be_v notswallow_v up_o of_o sorrow_n heart_n he_o begin_v to_o take_v and_o comfort_n he_o promise_v himself_o in_o the_o eternity_n and_o immutability_n of_o god_n and_o his_o love_n to_o his_o church_n hence_o he_o conceive_v hope_n of_o reconciliation_n and_o be_v move_v by_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n foretell_v the_o restauration_n of_o zion_n and_o jerusalem_n and_o typical_o the_o state_n of_o christ_n church_n 1._o they_o to_o his_o church_n on_o which_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n and_o have_v when_o he_o restore_v they_o true_o i_o wither_v away_o as_o grass_n and_o so_o shall_v all_o individual_a man_n but_o 1._o thou_o o_o lord_n shall_v endure_v for_o ever_o and_o therefore_o thy_o church_n and_o promise_n to_o thy_o church_n 2._o and_o thy_o remembrance_n from_o generation_n to_o generation_n the_o covenant_n which_o thou_o have_v make_v shall_v be_v remember_v from_o father_n to_o son_n ver._n 13_o till_o the_o world_n end_n 2._o thou_o seem_v now_o to_o sleep_n but_o thou_o shall_v arise_v 1._o thou_o shall_v have_v mercy_n on_o zion_n and_o save_v thy_o people_n 2._o for_o the_o time_n to_o favour_v she_o yea_o the_o set_a time_n be_v come_v literal_o the_o seventy_o year_n of_o the_o captivity_n be_v near_o expire_v typical_o by_o the_o spirit_n the_o prophet_n foresee_v and_o conceive_v the_o redemption_n of_o the_o church_n in_o the_o future_a as_o a_o thing_n present_a and_o both_o he_o call_v a_o time_n of_o favour_n for_o from_o the_o favour_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n both_o proceed_v 3._o and_o this_o consideration_n wrought_v a_o double_a effect_n effect_n this_o wrought_v a_o double_a effect_n 1._o one_o upon_o god_n people_n for_o the_o present_a viz._n a_o earnest_a desire_n to_o have_v it_o so_o ver._n 14_o earnest_n they_o be_v that_o jerusalem_n shall_v again_o be_v build_v the_o church_n set_v up_o for_o thy_o servant_n take_v pleasure_n in_o her_o stone_n so_o stone_n a_o desire_n to_o have_v it_o so_o and_o favour_v the_o dust_n thereof_o ver._n 15_o 2._o the_o other_o upon_o the_o heathen_a conversion_n heathen_a another_o on_o the_o heathen_a viz._n compassion_n conversion_n so_o the_o heathen_a shall_v fear_v thy_o name_n which_o begin_v when_o darius_n and_o cyrus_n see_v and_o acknowledge_v the_o prophecy_n and_o obey_v they_o 2._o and_o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n thy_o glory_n which_o be_v true_o fulfil_v in_o the_o conversion_n of_o constantine_n etc._n etc._n to_o the_o faith_n and_o he_o add_v the_o cause_n why_o king_n and_o nation_n shall_v be_v so_o strange_o convert_v because_o he_o have_v beyond_o all_o belief_n and_o expectation_n of_o man_n ver._n 16_o so_o strange_o deliver_v his_o people_n from_o captivity_n and_o so_o miraculous_o set_v up_o his_o kingdom_n in_o his_o church_n this_o shall_v be_v do_v when_o or_o because_o the_o lord_n shall_v build_v up_o zion_n he_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n before_o he_o cast_v his_o people_n into_o the_o grave_n as_o it_o be_v without_o any_o hope_n of_o life_n or_o restitution_n but_o when_o he_o shall_v bring_v they_o from_o thence_o he_o shall_v make_v his_o glory_n and_o honour_v manifest_a and_o that_o which_o move_v he_o to_o it_o be_v the_o prayer_n of_o his_o people_n ver._n 17_o he_o will_v regard_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o destitute_a and_o not_o despise_v their_o prayer_n keep_v which_o effect_n follow_v on_o their_o prayer_n of_o this_o mercy_n a_o record_n to_o be_v keep_v now_o lest_o the_o jew_n shall_v conceive_v that_o what_o be_v do_v for_o they_o do_v concern_v they_o only_o and_o not_o their_o child_n or_o to_o speak_v more_o proper_o the_o whole_a people_n of_o god_n in_o all_o age_n to_o come_v god_n will_v have_v a_o record_v keep_v of_o it_o 1._o this_o shall_v be_v write_v for_o the_o generation_n to_o come_v 2._o and_o the_o people_n which_o shall_v be_v create_v shall_v praise_v the_o lord_n ver._n 18_o cum_fw-la viderint_fw-la impleta_fw-la quae_fw-la praedicta_fw-la and_o of_o this_o he_o assign_v two_o reason_n even_o the_o selfsame_a set_v down_o at_o the_o 16._o and_o 17._o verse_n 1._o for_o be_v have_v look_v down_o from_o the_o height_n of_o his_o sanctuary_n ver._n 19_o from_o the_o heaven_n do_v the_o lord_n behold_v the_o earth_n 2._o to_o hear_v the_o groan_n of_o the_o prisoner_n ver._n 20_o to_o loose_a those_o that_o be_v appoint_v to_o death_n god_n that_o the_o glory_n be_v return_v to_o god_n now_o this_o mercy_n from_o god_n call_v upon_o we_o for_o our_o duty_n for_o the_o proper_a end_n of_o it_o be_v and_o the_o effect_n that_o it_o shall_v work_v upon_o we_o be_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a therefore_o he_o look_v down_o therefore_o he_o hear_v the_o groan_n of_o the_o prisoner_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v free_v 1._o they_o shall_v declare_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o zion_n ver._n 21_o and_o his_o praise_n in_o jerusalem_n 2._o and_o this_o praise_n shall_v be_v complete_v ver._n 22_o when_o the_o people_n be_v gather_v simul_fw-la or_o in_o unum_fw-la unite_v together_o and_o the_o kingdom_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n the_o gentile_n join_v with_o the_o jew_n in_o it_o and_o here_o methinks_v i_o hear_v the_o prophet_n break_v off_o his_o comfort_n it_o the_o prophet_n lament_v he_o shall_v not_o live_v to_o see_v it_o and_o break_v out_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o prophecy_n with_o balaam_n as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v i_o be_o assure_v all_o this_o shall_v come_v to_o pass_v and_o be_v do_v for_o god_n people_n but_o alas_o who_o shall_v live_v when_o god_n do_v this_o whosoever_o shall_v i_o shall_v not_o certain_o for_o he_o weaken_v my_o strength_n in_o the_o way_n and_o have_v shorten_v my_o day_n ver._n 23_o yet_o my_o desire_n be_v it_o may_v be_v otherwise_o may_v yet_o he_o desire_v he_o may_v and_o in_o this_o my_o desire_n be_v but_o the_o same_o with_o many_o king_n and_o prophet_n that_o have_v go_v before_o i_o all_o which_o long_o and_o desire_a to_o see_v the_o flourish_a estate_n of_o the_o church_n under_o the_o messiah_n and_o therefore_o ver._n 24_o i_o say_v o_o my_o god_n take_v i_o not_o away_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o age_n but_o suffer_v i_o to_o draw_v out_o my_o life_n to_o see_v that_o that_o all_o good_a man_n have_v aspire_v to_o see_v to_o wit_n that_o i_o may_v behold_v christ_n promise_v in_o the_o flesh_n and_o be_v a_o partaker_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o kingdom_n which_o petition_n immutability_n and_o press_v that_o he_o may_v persuade_v god_n to_o it_o upon_o 24._o the_o consideration_n of_o god_n eternity_n and_o immutability_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o easy_a grant_v he_o press_v it_o by_o a_o collation_n of_o god_n eternity_n and_o immutability_n with_o his_o own_o life_n as_o if_o he_o shall_v say_v spare_v i_o
a_o little_a before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v for_o i_o be_o nothing_o unto_o thou_o thy_o year_n be_v throughout_o all_o generation_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v but_o equal_a that_o thou_o indulge_v a_o ample_a space_n of_o life_n to_o thy_o image_n that_o he_o may_v attain_v eternal_a happiness_n and_o he_o prove_v god_n to_o be_v eternal_a because_o he_o be_v immutable_a not_o so_o the_o earth_n not_o so_o the_o heaven_n 1._o corrupt_v not_o so_o other_o creature_n all_o they_o change_v corrupt_v not_o the_o earth_n for_o it_o have_v a_o beginning_n and_o that_o from_o thou_o of_o old_a though_o long_o ago_o yet_o a_o beginning_n it_o and_o thou_o place_v it_o not_o upon_o a_o foundation_n already_o lay_v but_o lay_v the_o very_a foundation_n thereof_o bring_v it_o out_o of_o nothing_o to_o what_o it_o be_v and_o place_v it_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o world_n as_o now_o it_o be_v ponderibus_fw-la libratasuis_fw-la 2._o not_o the_o heaven_n for_o they_o be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n i._n e._n thy_o wisdom_n and_o power_n heaven_n then_o and_o all_o creature_n in_o it_o earth_n and_o all_o below_o can_v be_v eternal_a they_o begin_v 3._o neither_o shall_v they_o continue_v they_o shall_v perish_v be_v either_o annihilate_v or_o alter_v from_o their_o present_a condition_n they_o shall_v not_o be_v what_o they_o be_v now_o no_o not_o heaven_n nor_o earth_n as_o than_o they_o be_v not_o eternal_a so_o neither_o be_v they_o immutable_a now_o in_o opposition_n to_o these_o he_o put_v the_o almighty_a god_n but_o thou_o shall_v endure_v and_o yet_o more_o full_o he_o express_v this_o truth_n in_o the_o follow_a word_n 1._o yea_o all_o of_o they_o shall_v wax_v old_a like_o a_o garment_n make_v a_o far_a step_n and_o access_n to_o a_o final_a period_n in_o regard_n of_o their_o duration_n 2._o as_o do_v a_o garment_n their_o use_n shall_v cease_v together_o with_o man_n as_o do_v the_o use_n of_o a_o garment_n with_o he_o that_o use_v it_o isa_n 34.4_o 1_o pet._n 3.10_o 2._o and_o as_o a_o vesture_n shall_v thou_o change_v they_o and_o they_o shall_v be_v change_v as_o the_o curtain_n and_o carpet_n and_o hang_n be_v fold_v up_o when_o the_o family_n remove_v 3._o however_o they_o shall_v not_o wax_v old_a by_o the_o course_n of_o nature_n but_o by_o the_o mighty_a power_n of_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n thou_o shall_v change_v they_o and_o they_o shall_v be_v change_v well_o same_o but_o god_n always_o the_o same_o be_v this_o so_o as_o be_v most_o true_a and_o must_v be_v grant_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o so_o with_o thou_o o_o god_n but_o thou_o be_v the_o same_o vers._n 27_o and_o thy_o year_n shall_v have_v no_o end_n thou_o be_v immutable_a eternal_a and_o because_o immutable_a eternal_a now_o the_o reason_n why_o god_n can_v suffer_v any_o change_n be_v evident_a for_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v mutable_a be_v endue_v with_o a_o power_n to_o attain_v to_o something_o by_o that_o change_n which_o it_o have_v not_o before_o but_o god_n be_v actus_fw-la purissimus_fw-la and_o a_o essence_n of_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o therefore_o when_o he_o want_v nothing_o nothing_o can_v be_v add_v to_o he_o and_o consequent_o he_o be_v immutable_a now_o the_o eternity_n and_o immutability_n of_o god_n be_v confirm_v vers._n 28_o the_o prophet_n draw_v hence_o a_o comfortable_a conclusion_n for_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n also_o his_o church_n and_o servant_n shall_v therefore_o continue_v also_o and_o for_o their_o child_n viz._n such_o as_o imitate_v their_o piety_n for_o they_o shall_v be_v partaker_n of_o eternity_n also_o so_o be_v the_o covenant_n gen._n 17.7_o 1._o the_o child_n of_o thy_o servant_n shall_v continue_v that_o be_v the_o apostle_n with_o the_o patriarch_n their_o parent_n shall_v dwell_v in_o thy_o kingdom_n in_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n 2._o and_o their_o seed_n and_o as_o many_o as_o they_o have_v beget_v by_o the_o gospel_n if_o they_o remain_v in_o the_o faith_n which_o work_v by_o love_n they_o shall_v be_v establish_v persevere_v remain_v continue_v before_o thou_o live_v in_o thy_o presence_n for_o ever_o as_o thou_o be_v eternal_a so_o shall_v they_o be_v eternal_a the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o second_o psalm_n o_o almighty_a god_n great_a lord_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n we_o miserable_a sinner_n with_o fear_n and_o shame_n cast_v down_o ourselves_o before_o thou_o ver._n 1_o humble_o confess_v that_o for_o ourselves_o we_o be_v unworthy_a that_o our_o prayer_n shall_v have_v access_n to_o thou_o since_o we_o have_v break_v all_o thy_o righteous_a law_n and_o commandment_n and_o walk_v unworthy_a of_o thy_o gospel_n and_o our_o christian_a vocation_n but_o o_o lord_n of_o thy_o mercy_n and_o clemency_n make_v we_o so_o worthy_a to_o pray_v ver._n 2_o that_o thou_o may_v hear_v our_o prayer_n and_o let_v the_o cry_n of_o thy_o spirit_n in_o our_o heart_n be_v so_o vehement_a that_o it_o faint_v not_o in_o the_o way_n but_o approach_v thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n though_o we_o be_v foul_a and_o filthy_a sinner_n that_o have_v deface_v thy_o image_n yet_o do_v not_o thou_o in_o displeasure_n turn_v away_o thy_o face_n from_o we_o it_o trouble_v we_o that_o we_o be_v thus_o foul_a and_o this_o be_v the_o day_n of_o our_o trouble_n for_o it_o oh_o thou_o who_o have_v promise_v to_o accept_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o a_o break_a and_o contrite_a heart_n now_o when_o we_o be_v in_o trouble_n incline_v thy_o ear_n unto_o we_o in_o this_o day_n when_o we_o call_v upon_o thou_o our_o heavenly_a physician_n hear_v we_o and_o answer_v we_o and_o that_o with_o speed_n ver._n 3_o leave_v if_o thou_o prolong_v the_o time_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o find_v who_o to_o heal_v and_o save_v for_o o_o lord_n we_o be_v in_o a_o very_a lamentable_a condition_n for_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o prosperity_n be_v consume_v as_o smoke_n that_o vanish_v in_o the_o air_n and_o the_o pillar_n of_o our_o body_n our_o bone_n ver._n 4_o be_v burn_v up_o as_o a_o hearth_n that_o the_o fire_n wear_v away_o our_o heart_n be_v smite_v out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o wrath_n and_o pine_v and_o wither_v away_o as_o grass_n scorch_v by_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o sun_n so_o great_a be_v our_o misery_n so_o press_v our_o calamity_n that_o we_o forget_v to_o take_v our_o daily_a repast_n to_o eat_v our_o bread_n which_o nature_n itself_o require_v of_o we_o we_o live_v in_o delight_n ver._n 5_o but_o now_o by_o the_o voice_n of_o our_o groan_n by_o the_o continual_a sorrow_n and_o expression_n of_o those_o sorrow_n that_o be_v upon_o we_o our_o flesh_n be_v consume_v and_o our_o body_n bring_v to_o such_o a_o leanness_n that_o our_o bone_n will_v scarce_o cleave_v to_o our_o skin_n for_o very_a grief_n we_o fly_v the_o soriety_n of_o man_n and_o seek_v out_o place_n that_o be_v fit_a for_o mourner_n ver._n 6_o we_o be_v like_o a_o pelican_n a_o bird_n that_o delight_v to_o live_v alone_o in_o the_o wilderness_n and_o like_o a_o owl_n which_o fly_v the_o company_n of_o other_o bird_n the_o light_n and_o sight_n of_o man_n dwell_v in_o a_o secret_a dark_a and_o retire_a place_n where_o she_o sing_v a_o sad_a tune_n and_o we_o a_o heavy_a song_n ver._n 7_o our_o night_n we_o spend_v in_o continual_a watch_n very_a grief_n suffer_v we_o not_o to_o close_v our_o eye_n and_o at_o break_v of_o day_n we_o breathe_v forth_o our_o sigh_n unto_o thou_o as_o the_o sparrow_n that_o sit_v alone_o and_o lament_v the_o loss_n of_o her_o mate_n upon_o the_o house_n top_n and_o in_o these_o our_o distress_n we_o find_v no_o comforter_n ver._n 8_o all_o our_o friend_n have_v forsake_v we_o and_o our_o enemy_n make_v their_o advantage_n of_o it_o have_v gather_v themselves_o together_o against_o we_o they_o reproach_n and_o revile_v we_o all_o the_o day_n long_o and_o be_v mad_a against_o we_o and_o set_v upon_o mischief_n they_o have_v enter_v into_o a_o conspiracy_n and_o bind_v themselves_o by_o a_o oath_n to_o undo_v we_o ver._n 9_o for_o this_o cause_n we_o eat_v no_o pleasant_a bread_n neither_o come_v any_o wine_n in_o our_o mouth_n but_o such_o as_o be_v knead_v with_o penitential_a ash_n and_o mingle_v with_o the_o salt_n of_o tear_n and_o weep_v and_o what_o soul_n that_o be_v ever_o under_o the_o sense_n of_o god_n disfavour_n can_v blame_v we_o for_o this_o since_o thy_o wrathful_a displeasure_n go_v over_o we_o ver._n 10_o thy_o indignation_n pursue_v we_o thou_o who_o in_o mercy_n do_v lift_v we_o up_o have_v in_o judgement_n cast_v we_o down_o the_o sad_a consideration_n whereof_o do_v beyond_o all_o that_o man_n can_v do_v afflict_v we_o but_o how_o long_o o_o lord_n will_v
thou_o break_v a_o leaf_n drive_v too_o and_o fro_o ver._n 11_o how_o long_o will_v thou_o pursue_v the_o dry_a stubble_n while_o thou_o write_v these_o bitter_a thing_n against_o we_o our_o day_n be_v like_o a_o shadow_n and_o declive_n and_o we_o be_v wither_v as_o grass_n who_o beauty_n and_o glory_n fade_v in_o a_o moment_n but_o why_o be_v thou_o thus_o vex_v o_o my_o soul_n ver._n 12_o and_o why_o be_v thus_o disquiet_v within_o i_o o_o put_v thy_o trust_n in_o god_n call_v to_o mind_n that_o he_o endure_v for_o ever_o and_o the_o remembrance_n of_o his_o covenant_n to_o all_o generation_n it_o be_v thy_o promise_n o_o lord_n we_o look_v to_o it_o be_v thy_o covenant_n only_o we_o hope_v in_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n arise_v and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o zion_n pity_v thy_o poor_a afflict_a people_n for_o the_o time_n to_o favour_v she_o be_v now_o very_o seasonable_a ver._n 13_o yea_o the_o time_n be_v come_v for_o thy_o servant_n think_v upon_o and_o take_v pleasure_n in_o her_o stone_n not_o so_o much_o those_o stone_n with_o which_o those_o goodly_a structure_n ver._n 14_o in_o which_o we_o be_v wont_a to_o meet_v and_o praise_v thou_o be_v build_v and_o beautify_v as_o those_o live_a stone_n build_v upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o the_o prophet_n and_o apostle_n ver._n 17_o jesus_n christ_n himself_o be_v the_o chief_a cornerstone_n and_o it_o pity_v they_o to_o see_v she_o in_o the_o dust_n in_o the_o dust_n lord_n we_o favour_v they_o and_o for_o these_o we_o pray_v that_o they_o may_v be_v restore_v to_o their_o place_n in_o thy_o sacred_a temple_n ver._n 16_o o_o regard_v the_o prayer_n of_o the_o poor_a destitute_a and_o despise_v not_o our_o desire_n for_o this_o will_v tend_v to_o thy_o honour_n and_o enlargement_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n be_v alsure_v ver._n 15_o that_o when_o the_o lord_n shall_v build_v up_o zion_n and_o when_o he_o shall_v appear_v in_o glory_n that_o the_o heathen_a shall_v fear_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n thy_o glory_n look_v down_o then_o o_o lord_n from_o the_o height_n of_o thy_o sanctuary_n and_o from_o heaven_n behold_v the_o earth_n ver._n 19_o hear_v the_o groan_a of_o the_o prisoner_n and_o loose_v those_o that_o be_v appoint_v to_o death_n ver._n 20_o that_o they_o may_v declare_v the_o name_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o zion_n and_o his_o praise_n at_o jerusalem_n ver._n 21_o may_v we_o but_o obtain_v so_o great_a a_o mercy_n it_o shall_v be_v write_v for_o the_o generation_n to_o come_v and_o the_o people_n our_o child_n that_o shall_v be_v bear_v ver._n 18_o shall_v praise_v the_o lord_n they_o shall_v praise_v thou_o and_o sing_v of_o thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o great_a congregation_n even_o when_o the_o people_n be_v gather_v together_o and_o the_o kingdom_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n that_o thou_o will_v make_v a_o inquisition_n for_o innocent_a blood_n i_o be_o assure_v that_o those_o who_o have_v profane_v thy_o dwell_a place_n shall_v be_v as_o a_o roll_a thing_n before_o the_o wind_n ver._n 23_o i_o do_v believe_v that_o they_o who_o have_v swallow_v down_o riches_n shall_v vomit_v they_o up_o again_o i_o know_v for_o god_n shall_v cast_v they_o out_o of_o their_o belly_n but_o thou_o have_v so_o weaken_v my_o strength_n in_o the_o way_n and_o so_o shorten_v my_o day_n that_o it_o be_v not_o likely_a i_o shall_v lie_v to_o see_v it_o lord_n may_v my_o eye_n see_v thy_o salvation_n i_o will_v willing_o sing_v with_o old_a simeon_n ver._n 24_o now_o let_v thy_o servant_n depart_v in_o peace_n yet_o will_v i_o pray_v o_o my_o god_n take_v i_o not_o away_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o my_o age_n i_o be_o thy_o creature_n o_o lord_n create_v after_o thy_o own_o image_n yet_o not_o to_o live_v for_o ever_o on_o earth_n as_o thou_o shall_v live_v in_o heaven_n for_o thy_o year_n be_v throughout_o all_o generation_n even_o the_o earth_n who_o foundation_n thou_o have_v lay_v and_o the_o heaven_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o 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psalm_n with_o a_o epiphonema_n in_o which_o he_o persuade_v all_o good_a man_n to_o consider_v the_o former_a premise_n and_o lay_v it_o to_o heart_n to_o observe_v the_o whole_a course_n of_o god_n providence_n that_o they_o impute_v not_o the_o change_n of_o the_o world_n to_o chance_n and_o fortune_n nor_o be_v overmuch_o deject_v at_o they_o but_o rather_o bless_v god_n for_o all_o as_o job_n do_v 1._o the_o righteous_a shall_v see_v it_o consider_v and_o serious_o meditate_v upon_o it_o 2._o and_o rejoice_v when_o they_o be_v assure_v that_o god_n be_v their_o guardian_n and_o that_o therefore_o the_o cross_n which_o he_o lay_v upon_o they_o be_v trial_n for_o their_o good_a not_o for_o their_o ruin_n 3._o and_o all_o iniquity_n shall_v stop_v her_o mouth_n by_o observation_n of_o the_o event_n at_o last_o evil_a doer_n shall_v not_o have_v occasion_n to_o laugh_v and_o blaspheme_v and_o find_v fault_n with_o god_n way_n but_o confess_v that_o all_o be_v by_o god_n just_o do_v and_o wise_o dispose_v but_o this_o be_v a_o consideration_n not_o for_o every_o brain_n it_o be_v for_o wise_a man_n that_o look_v afar_o off_o and_o think_v on_o it_o 1._o who_o be_v so_o wise_a will_v observe_v these_o thing_n that_o be_v vicissitude_n and_o change_n of_o this_o world_n 2._o and_o they_o shall_v understand_v the_o lovingkindness_n of_o the_o lord_n it_o shall_v appear_v unto_o they_o at_o last_o how_o ineffable_a his_o mercy_n be_v towards_o they_o which_o true_o fear_v he_o and_o call_v upon_o his_o name_n but_o our_o life_n be_v hide_v with_o christ_n in_o god_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o seven_o psalm_n o_o omnipotent_a god_n when_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o strange_a vicissitude_n and_o alteration_n of_o the_o thing_n of_o this_o world_n our_o faith_n will_v waver_v and_o our_o heart_n will_v faint_v be_v we_o not_o assure_v that_o all_o thing_n be_v guide_v by_o thy_o hand_n and_o overrule_v by_o thy_o providence_n and_o secret_a will_n and_o counsel_n ver._n 1_o who_o be_v good_a and_o who_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o be_v it_o then_o that_o we_o be_v bring_v to_o wander_v in_o the_o wilderness_n in_o a_o solitary_a way_n that_o we_o be_v pilgrim_n and_o stranger_n and_o have_v no_o city_n to_o dwell_v in_o that_o we_o be_v oppress_v with_o hunger_n and_o dry_v up_o with_o thirst_n so_o that_o our_o soul_n be_v ready_a to_o faint_v within_o we_o yet_o will_v we_o not_o despair_v in_o our_o trouble_n to_o thou_o will_v we_o cry_v to_o thou_o will_v we_o make_v our_o moan_n nothing_o doubt_v but_o that_o if_o it_o shall_v be_v for_o thy_o glory_n and_o our_o good_a thou_o will_v deal_v by_o we_o as_o thou_o have_v do_v former_o with_o thy_o servant_n they_o thou_o have_v deliver_v from_o their_o distress_n those_o thou_o have_v lead_v forth_o by_o the_o right_a way_n and_o bring_v to_o dwell_v in_o their_o own_o city_n and_o habitation_n thou_o have_v satisfy_v their_o long_a soul_n and_o fill_v their_o hungry_a soul_n with_o good_a thing_n which_o since_o thou_o be_v good_a and_o thy_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o we_o be_v in_o good_a hope_n thou_o will_v do_v for_o we_o redéem_v o_o lord_n thy_o banish_a and_o bring_v they_o home_o so_o shall_v we_o praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o goodness_n and_o declare_v thy_o wonderful_a work_n which_o thou_o do_v for_o the_o child_n of_o man_n long_o it_o be_v o_o merciful_a god_n that_o we_o have_v sit_v in_o darkness_n ver._n 10_o and_o in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n our_o back_n be_v bow_v down_o with_o many_o iron_n hand_n that_o we_o can_v lift_v up_o our_o head_n our_o heart_n be_v bring_v low_o through_o affliction_n and_o we_o find_v none_o to_o help_v and_o all_o this_o be_v just_o come_v upon_o we_o because_o we_o have_v rebel_v against_o the_o word_n of_o our_o god_n and_o contemn_v the_o counsel_n of_o the_o most_o high_a we_o have_v not_o do_v thy_o will_n nor_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n but_o have_v set_v up_o abomination_n and_o have_v multiply_v offence_n but_o now_o o_o lord_n in_o our_o trouble_n we_o cry_v unto_o thou_o we_o how_o the_o knee_n of_o our_o heart_n beseech_v thou_o of_o grace_n forgive_v forgive_v o_o lord_n and_o destroy_v we_o not_o with_o our_o iniquity_n save_v we_o lord_n from_o our_o distress_n bring_v we_o out_o of_o this_o darkness_n and_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o break_v our_o band_n asunder_o break_v these_o gate_n of_o brass_n and_o cut_v asunder_o these_o band_n of_o iron_n so_o shall_v we_o thy_o redeem_a praise_n thou_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o goodness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o declare_v the_o wonderful_a work_n which_o thou_o do_v for_o the_o child_n of_o man_n o_o lord_n i_o confess_v against_o my_o own_o soul_n that_o i_o have_v be_v seduce_v and_o pield_v to_o many_o foolish_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n ver._n 17_o and_o because_o of_o this_o my_o iniquity_n and_o transgression_n i_o be_o just_o afflict_v and_o séel_n no_o whole_a part_n in_o my_o body_n that_o thou_o shall_v lengthen_v out_o my_o day_n any_o far_o i_o see_v no_o hope_n my_o disease_n be_v so_o grievous_a that_o my_o soul_n abhor_v all_o manner_n of_o meat_n and_o my_o vital_a spirit_n so_o far_o spend_v that_o i_o be_o draw_v to_o the_o gate_n of_o death_n to_o who_o o_o lord_n shall_v i_o fly_v but_o to_o thou_o to_o who_o shall_v i_o cry_v in_o this_o my_o trouble_n but_o to_o thou_o o_o god_n be_v merciful_a to_o thy_o servant_n and_o press_v i_o not_o beyond_o my_o strength_n save_v i_o out_o of_o my_o distress_n send_v out_o thy_o word_n and_o heal_v i_o and_o deliver_v i_o from_o destruction_n o_o let_v not_o thy_o fierce_a anger_n go_v beyond_o a_o fatherly_a correction_n and_o in_o judgement_n remember_v thy_o mercy_n that_o endure_v for_o ever_o so_o shall_v i_o who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v from_o the_o jaw_n of_o death_n praise_v thou_o my_o god_n for_o thy_o goodness_n and_o for_o thy_o wonderful_a work_n to_o the_o child_n of_o man_n i_o will_v sacrifice_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o thanksgiving_n and_o declare_v thy_o work_n with_o rejoice_v o_o lord_n our_o vocation_n call_v upon_o we_o to_o go_v down_o to_o the_o sea_n in_o ship_n and_o to_o negotiate_v ver._n 23_o and_o do_v our_o business_n in_o great_a water_n where_o we_o see_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o his_o wonder_n in_o the_o deep_a at_o thy_o command_n the_o stormy_a wind_n arise_v and_o the_o wave_n of_o the_o sea_n be_v lift_v up_o toss_v we_o be_v and_o mount_v up_o to_o heaven_n and_o by_o and_o by_o we_o go_v down_o to_o the_o bottom_n of_o the_o sea_n so_o that_o there_o we_o dwell_v in_o the_o shadow_n of_o death_n and_o our_o soul_n be_v melt_v and_o faint_v because_o of_o the_o present_a trouble_n we_o reel_v too_o and_o fro_o and_o stagger_v like_o a_o drunken_a man_n and_o be_v at_o our_o wit_n end_n for_o our_o wisdom_n and_o our_o skill_n then_o fail_v we_o our_o sole_a refuge_n be_v in_o our_o prayer_n in_o this_o instant_n of_o our_o trouble_n as_o thou_o have_v command_v we_o cry_v unto_o thou_o look_v down_o upon_o thy_o servant_n who_o in_o the_o abyss_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o the_o abyss_n of_o our_o trouble_n invocate_v the_o abyss_n of_o thy_o mercy_n bring_v we_o out_o of_o these_o distress_n thou_o which_o do_v command_v the_o wind_n and_o rebuke_v the_o sea_n and_o they_o obey_v thou_o make_v the_o storm_n a_o calm_a rebuke_v the_o furious_a wind_n and_o wave_n and_o still_o they_o by_o thy_o power_n make_v we_o glad_a by_o rescue_v we_o from_o the_o present_a danger_n and_o quiet_o bring_v we_o to_o the_o desire_a haven_n so_o will_v we_o praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n for_o thy_o goodness_n and_o for_o thy_o wonderful_a work_n to_o the_o child_n of_o man_n and_o when_o we_o come_v to_o land_n we_o will_v exalt_v thy_o name_n in_o the_o congregation_n of_o thy_o people_n and_o praise_v thou_o in_o the_o assembly_n of_o the_o elder_n o_o lord_n we_o set_v our_o mind_n too_o much_o upon_o earthly_a thing_n and_o attribute_v too_o much_o to_o nature_n and_o second_o cause_n whereas_o all_o the_o power_n that_o be_v in_o the_o creature_n be_v from_o thou_o and_o that_o restraint_n that_o be_v upon_o the_o creature_n proceed_v from_o thou_o remove_v from_o our_o heart_n this_o heavy_a and_o gross_a ignorance_n and_o impiety_n and_o make_v we_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v that_o it_o be_v thy_o hand_n that_o turn_v river_n into_o a_o wilderness_n and_o a_o land_n water_v with_o pleasant_a spring_n into_o a_o dry_a ground_n by_o which_o a_o fruitful_a land_n become_v barren_a but_o in_o this_o change_n thy_o justice_n o_o lord_n be_v exalt_v by_o this_o thou_o show_v
thy_o hatred_n to_o sin_n and_o incorrigible_a sinner_n for_o this_o be_v cause_v for_o the_o wickedness_n of_o they_o that_o dwell_v therein_o good_a god_n so_o let_v we_o lay_v to_o heart_n this_o judgement_n that_o our_o house_n be_v not_o desolate_a great_a and_o fair_a without_o a_o inhabitant_n that_o ten_o acre_n of_o vineyard_n yield_v not_o a_o bath_n and_o the_o seed_n of_o a_o homer_n yield_v not_o a_o ephah_n and_o in_o this_o vicissitude_n thy_o mercy_n be_v as_o conspicuous_a as_o thy_o justice_n for_o on_o the_o contrary_a thou_o turn_v the_o wilderness_n into_o a_o stand_a water_n and_o dry_a ground_n into_o water-spring_n put_v into_o the_o heart_n of_o thy_o hungry_a to_o dwell_v there_o thither_o lead_v their_o colony_n in_o they_o let_v they_o prepare_v their_o city_n for_o habitation_n give_v life_n to_o the_o séed_n of_o the_o field_n which_o they_o sow_v and_o water_v the_o vineyard_n that_o they_o plant_v that_o they_o may_v yield_v they_o fruit_n of_o increase_n bless_v they_o also_o o_o lord_n so_o that_o they_o be_v multiply_v great_o in_o the_o fruit_n of_o their_o body_n and_o suffer_v not_o their_o cattle_n to_o decrease_v but_o yet_o if_o these_o sin_n against_o thou_o and_o kick_v after_o they_o be_v wax_v fat_a visit_v their_o offence_n with_o the_o rod_n and_o their_o sin_n with_o scourge_n as_o thou_o do_v multiply_v they_o so_o again_o diminish_v they_o as_o thou_o do_v exalt_v they_o so_o again_o bring_v they_o low_o let_v some_o oppress_a enemy_n or_o sharp_a and_o afflictive_a disease_n put_v they_o to_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n my_o bowel_n my_o bowel_n i_o be_o pain_v at_o the_o very_a heart_n my_o eye_n do_v fail_v with_o tear_n and_o my_o liver_n be_v pour_v out_o upon_o the_o earth_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v despise_v in_o the_o indignation_n of_o his_o anger_n the_o king_n and_o the_o priest_n how_o long_o shall_v i_o see_v thy_o standard_n and_o hear_v the_o sound_n of_o thy_o trumpet_n how_o long_o will_v thou_o pour_v contempt_n upon_o prince_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o wander_v in_o a_o strange_a land_n where_o yet_o they_o can_v find_v no_o way_n no_o way_n of_o relief_n no_o way_n of_o help_n in_o mercy_n return_v good_a god_n and_o visit_v the_o séed_n of_o the_o righteous_a cast_v not_o his_o crown_n to_o the_o ground_n for_o ever_o but_o set_v the_o poor_a man_n on_o high_a from_o affliction_n build_v he_o a_o sure_a house_n gather_v he_o and_o his_o family_n into_o one_o flock_n and_o fold_n become_v his_o shepherd_n feed_v and_o govern_v he_o by_o thy_o singular_a providence_n and_o manuduction_n and_o let_v thy_o work_n in_o it_o be_v so_o manifest_a that_o all_o who_o see_v it_o may_v fear_v and_o say_v this_o be_v the_o lord_n do_v and_o it_o be_v marvellous_a in_o our_o eye_n the_o righteous_a shall_v see_v and_o consider_v it_o and_o rejoice_v and_o then_o all_o iniquity_n shall_v stop_v her_o mouth_n make_v we_o wise_a o_o lord_n to_o observe_v and_o in_o observe_v to_o consider_v and_o by_o consider_v to_o lay_v to_o heart_n these_o thing_n that_o thou_o sit_v in_o thy_o throne_n above_o yet_o ordere_v the_o thing_n below_o that_o honour_n and_o contempt_n be_v from_o thou_o that_o sickness_n and_o health_n be_v thy_o gife_n that_o relief_n in_o a_o famine_n that_o restitution_n to_o the_o banish_a that_o liberty_n to_o the_o captive_n that_o deliverance_n from_o any_o furious_a storm_n and_o tempest_n be_v from_o thy_o hand_n that_o the_o barrenness_n of_o the_o ground_n be_v from_o thy_o curse_n and_o the_o fertility_n of_o the_o earth_n follow_v upon_o thy_o blessing_n for_o so_o shall_v we_o understand_v the_o lovingkindness_n of_o the_o lord_n o_o that_o man_n will_v praise_v the_o lord_n for_o his_o goodness_n and_o foâ—_n his_o wonderful_a work_n to_o the_o child_n of_o man_n o_o give_v thanks_o unto_o the_o lord_n for_o he_o be_v good_a for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o let_v the_o redeem_v of_o the_o lord_n say_v so_o those_o who_o he_o have_v redeem_v from_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o enemy_n and_o gather_v they_o out_o of_o all_o land_n and_o bring_v they_o into_o his_o church_n that_o they_o bow_v their_o knee_n at_o the_o name_n of_o jesus_n by_o who_o all_o mercy_n pass_v to_o we_o and_o to_o who_o be_v all_o praise_n honour_n laud_n and_o dominion_n this_o day_n and_o for_o evermore_o psal._n cviii_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d this_o psalm_n be_v whole_o compose_v and_o draw_v into_o one_o out_o of_o two_o psalm_n the_o first_o part_n of_o it_o until_o the_o 6_o verse_n be_v verbatim_o take_v out_o of_o the_o 57th_o psalm_n begin_v at_o the_o seven_o verse_n the_o latter_a part_n from_o ver_fw-la 6._o to_o the_o end_n be_v take_v out_o of_o the_o 60th_o psalm_n beginning_n as_o it_o do_v here_o at_o the_o 6_o verse_n and_o be_v continue_v as_o here_o unto_o the_o end_n i_o shall_v not_o need_v therefore_o to_o analyse_v and_o explain_v or_o insert_v a_o meditation_n upon_o it_o since_o it_o be_v do_v already_o and_o therefore_o i_o pass_v on_o to_o the_o next_o psal._n cix_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d the_o late_a expositor_n expound_v this_o psalm_n of_o doeg_n achitophel_n and_o other_o persecutor_n of_o david_n and_o so_o it_o may_v be_v understand_v in_o the_o type_n but_o the_o ancient_a father_n apply_v it_o to_o judas_n the_o traitor_n and_o the_o jew_n that_o put_v christ_n to_o death_n which_o opinion_n because_o it_o be_v more_o probable_a be_v occasion_v by_o those_o word_n of_o peter_n act_v 1.20_o which_o by_o he_o be_v apply_v to_o judas_n out_o of_o this_o psalm_n i_o shall_v expound_v it_o of_o christ_n who_o david_n do_v personate_v and_o of_o judas_n and_o the_o malicious_a jew_n very_o fit_o understand_v in_o the_o person_n of_o his_o wicked_a and_o slanderous_a enemy_n there_o be_v four_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n 1._o a_o short_a ejaculation_n ver_fw-la 1._o and_o the_o reason_n of_o it_o express_v in_o a_o complaint_n of_o the_o fraud_n and_o malice_n of_o his_o enemy_n ver_fw-la 6._o 2._o a_o bitter_a imprecation_n against_o they_o from_o ver_fw-la 6._o to_o 21._o 3._o a_o supplication_n present_v to_o god_n for_o himself_o from_o ver_fw-la 21._o and_o the_o reason_n to_o ver_fw-la 30._o 4._o a_o profession_n of_o thanks_o ver_fw-la 30_o 31._o 1._o ejaculation_n the_o first_o part_n he_o begin_v with_o a_o ejaculation_n he_o begin_v with_o a_o ejaculation_n hold_v not_o thy_o peace_n o_o god_n of_o my_o praise_n ver_fw-la 1._o observe_v 1._o ver._n 1_o the_o epithet_n or_o title_n he_o use_v o_o god_n of_o my_o praise_n in_o the_o read_n translator_n vary_v god_n o_o god_n for_o thus_o they_o read_v deus_fw-la laudis_fw-la meae_fw-la deus_fw-la laus_fw-la mea_fw-la deus_fw-la laudabilis_fw-la mihi_fw-la and_o they_o expound_v it_o 1._o either_o active_o that_o be_v o_o god_n who_o i_o praise_v even_o in_o my_o great_a pressure_n or_o calamity_n 2._o or_o passive_o who_o be_v my_o praise_n the_o witness_n and_o advocate_n of_o my_o innocency_n and_o integrity_n when_o i_o be_o condemn_v by_o malicious_a tongue_n which_o sense_n seem_v fit_a for_o this_o place_n and_o to_o this_o the_o vulgar_a give_v more_o light_a that_o thus_o read_v it_o domine_fw-la laudem_fw-la meam_fw-la ne_fw-la tacueres_fw-la and_o bellarmine_n put_v the_o word_n into_o christ_n mouth_n in_o which_o he_o desites_n that_o god_n will_v not_o conceal_v his_o charity_n innocence_n and_o other_o virtue_n be_v very_o like_o that_o prayer_n john_n 17.5_o father_n glorify_v thy_o son_n 2._o peace_n hold_v not_o thy_o peace_n hold_v not_o thy_o peace_n tacere_fw-la in_o scripture_n when_o refer_v to_o god_n be_v to_o connive_v and_o rest_n and_o seem_v as_o it_o be_v not_o to_o regard_v and_o the_o contrary_a loqui_fw-la to_o speak_v to_o do_v somewhat_o for_o revenge_n or_o deliverance_n this_o than_o be_v that_o which_o david_n here_o ask_v that_o when_o the_o malice_n of_o his_o enemy_n arrive_v at_o that_o height_n that_o it_o can_v be_v no_o 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as_o be_v the_o water_n he_o drink_v and_o pierce_v his_o marrow_n and_o bone_n as_o the_o oil_n with_o which_o he_o anoint_v he_o let_v he_o carry_v it_o perpetual_o along_o with_o he_o as_o he_o do_v his_o garment_n and_o his_o girdle_n for_o this_o be_v it_o which_o the_o prophet_n intend_v by_o the_o follow_a similitude_n who_o will_v have_v the_o curse_n be_v not_o only_o pierce_v and_o efficacious_a but_o last_v and_o perpetual_a 1._o ver._n 18_o as_o he_o clothe_v himself_o with_o curse_v like_v as_o with_o a_o garment_n love_v to_o have_v it_o always_o about_o he_o efficacious_o he_o efficacious_o as_o a_o man_n do_v the_o clothes_n he_o most_o delight_n in_o 2._o perpetual_o 2._o perpetual_o so_o let_v it_o come_v as_o water_n into_o his_o bowel_n that_o the_o stomach_n concoct_v and_o turn_v into_o the_o very_a flesh_n of_o the_o animal_n so_o let_v this_o curse_n be_v convert_v into_o his_o nature_n and_o manner_n 3._o but_o water_n pierce_v not_o the_o bone_n oil_n will_v 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that_o his_o execration_n be_v not_o in_o vain_a let_v this_o be_v the_o reward_n of_o my_o adversary_n from_o the_o lord_n and_o of_o they_o that_o speak_v evil_a against_o my_o soul_n church_n the_o three_o part_n he_o pray_v for_o protection_n for_o himself_o and_o his_o church_n that_o say_v i_o be_o a_o deceiver_n a_o seducer_n and_o deny_v i_o to_o be_v the_o son_n of_o god_n 3._o the_o prophet_n now_o turn_v from_o curse_v into_o prayer_n and_o in_o the_o person_n of_o christ_n direct_v his_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o protection_n and_o deliverance_n both_o of_o himself_o and_o for_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o as_o before_o he_o pray_v against_o judas_n and_o the_o synagogue_n and_o indeed_o foresee_v the_o evil_n that_o be_v to_o fall_v upon_o they_o so_o do_v in_o this_o pray_v for_o himself_o and_o in_o that_o for_o the_o church_n foresee_v the_o many_o good_a thing_n that_o shall_v be_v confer_v on_o that_o body_n of_o which_o the_o messiah_n be_v to_o be_v the_o head_n 1._o he_o begin_v his_o prayer_n in_o this_o form_n but_o do_v thou_o to_o i_o o_o god_n the_o lord_n ver._n 21_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n because_o thy_o mercy_n be_v good_a help_v he_o ask_v against_o his_o persecutor_n on_o three_o ground_n 1._o because_o his_o lord_n be_v jehovah_n the_o fountain_n of_o all_o be_v of_o all_o power_n and_o therefore_o can_v if_o he_o will_v mercy_n upon_o god_n mercy_n repress_v his_o persecutor_n 2._o because_o it_o will_v be_v for_o his_o honour_n do_v it_o for_o thy_o name_n sake_n thy_o name_n i._n e._n thy_o clemency_n thy_o goodness_n thy_o faithfulness_n in_o defence_n of_o thy_o church_n and_o justice_n in_o execute_v vengeance_n on_o her_o enemy_n will_v be_v thereby_o celebrate_v and_o declare_v for_o the_o name_n of_o god_n import_v all_o this_o 3._o do_v it_o because_o thy_o mercy_n be_v good_a deliverance_n deliverance_n be_v easy_o incline_v to_o succour_v such_o as_o be_v in_o misery_n which_o animate_v i_o also_o to_o ask_v be_v assure_v that_o out_o of_o mercy_n thou_o will_v do_v it_o 2._o deliver_v thou_o i_o methinks_v this_o part_n of_o the_o petition_n seem_v to_o have_v a_o eye_n to_o that_o hour_n in_o which_o christ_n pray_v father_n save_v i_o from_o this_o hour_n john_n 12.27_o o_o my_o father_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a let_v this_o cup_n pass_v from_o i_o mat._n 26.39_o for_o the_o reason_n to_o persuade_v it_o be_v the_o same_o 1._o deliver_v i_o for_o i_o be_o poor_a and_o needy_a destitute_a of_o humane_a help_n because_o and_o that_o because_o the_o disciple_n sleep_v flee_v 2._o deliver_v i_o for_o my_o heart_n be_v wound_v within_o i_o my_o soul_n it_o exceed_v sorrowful_a even_o unto_o death_n mat._n 26.38_o and_o to_o these_o he_o add_v many_o other_o reason_n the_o first_o of_o which_o illustrate_v by_o the_o two_o similitude_n of_o the_o evening_n shadow_n and_o the_o locust_n bellarmine_n very_o acute_o refer_v to_o his_o apprehension_n in_o the_o garden_n silent_a garden_n his_o life_n 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thy_o gospel_n which_o come_v out_o of_o zion_n and_o be_v plant_v by_o thy_o apostle_n and_o diffuse_v by_o the_o impulse_n and_o power_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n ver._n 3_o once_o more_o flourish_v among_o we_o so_o visible_o and_o extraordinary_o work_v for_o we_o that_o all_o man_n even_o thy_o enemy_n may_v acknowledge_v that_o this_o be_v the_o day_n of_o thy_o power_n thy_o power_n it_o must_v be_v that_o can_v collect_v we_o who_o heresy_n schism_n and_o tyranny_n have_v disperse_v thy_o power_n to_o cause_v we_o to_o meet_v in_o our_o solemn_a assembly_n speak_v but_o the_o word_n o_o lord_n and_o appoint_v the_o day_n and_o thy_o people_n will_v be_v a_o willing_a people_n they_o will_v meet_v out_o of_o love_n and_o joy_n of_o heart_n and_o offer_v thou_o freewill_n offering_n in_o the_o beauty_n of_o holiness_n o_o holy_a father_n we_o must_v with_o shame_n confess_v against_o our_o own_o soul_n that_o we_o have_v profane_v thy_o sanctuary_n by_o enter_v into_o it_o 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david_n that_o it_o may_v be_v sing_v priest_n the_o anthymn_n sing_v betwixt_o david_n and_o the_o priest_n when_o priest_n and_o people_n be_v assemble_v together_o to_o give_v thanks_o to_o the_o lord_n for_o that_o their_o good_a king_n be_v now_o full_o deliver_v from_o his_o enemy_n and_o quiet_o settle_v in_o his_o throne_n that_o then_o which_o follow_v may_v be_v best_a understand_v if_o with_o junius_n we_o form_v it_o into_o a_o dialogue_n 1._o ver._n 19_o david_n in_o these_o word_n speak_v to_o the_o priest_n and_o levite_n who_o have_v the_o care_n of_o the_o tabernacle_n open_v to_o i_o the_o gate_n of_o righteousness_n that_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o god_n house_n in_o which_o righteousness_n ought_v to_o dwell_v for_o i_o will_v go_v in_o to_o they_o and_o i_o will_v there_o public_o and_o in_o the_o whole_a assembly_n of_o good_a man_n praise_v the_o lord_n and_o give_v he_o thanks_o for_o his_o mercy_n to_o i_o 2._o ver._n 20_o to_o this_o the_o priest_n return_v answer_v this_o be_v the_o gate_n of_o the_o lord_n the_o sole_a gate_n of_o justice_n that_o lead_v to_o he_o and_o the_o just_a only_o shall_v enter_v into_o it_o procul_fw-la este_fw-la profani_fw-la 3._o david_n reply_n show_v his_o reason_n in_o brief_a why_o he_o enter_v into_o god_n house_n ver._n 21_o his_o end_n be_v to_o praise_n god_n which_o he_o do_v in_o few_o word_n for_o god_n love_v not_o long_a prayer_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o for_o thou_o have_v hear_v i_o and_o be_v become_v my_o salvation_n and_o to_o the_o 28_o verse_n how_o god_n have_v settle_v he_o in_o his_o kingdom_n make_v he_o
conversion_n to_o good_a which_o he_o declare_v for_o he_o conform_v his_o life_n to_o the_o law_n and_o will_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o only_a right_a way_n i_o turn_v my_o foot_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n 5._o and_o this_o his_o care_n of_o sanctification_n be_v declare_v many_o way_n ver._n 4_o 1._o by_o his_o readiness_n and_o zeal_n in_o it_o he_o delay_v not_o i_o make_v haste_n zeal_n haste_n by_o his_o zeal_n and_o delay_v not_o to_o keep_v thy_o commandment_n 2._o by_o his_o magnanimity_n and_o constancy_n notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n constancy_n opposition_n constancy_n the_o band_n of_o the_o wicked_a have_v rob_v i_o and_o plunder_v i_o for_o keep_v thy_o law_n but_o for_o all_o that_o i_o have_v not_o forget_v thy_o law_n 3._o by_o his_o fervour_n about_o it_o he_o will_v omit_v no_o time_n to_o perform_v his_o duty_n fervour_n duty_n fervour_n no_o not_o the_o night_n he_o will_v abate_v rather_o of_o his_o rest_n and_o sleep_v than_o be_v defective_a in_o this_o necessary_a at_o midnight_n will_v i_o rise_v to_o give_v thanks_o unto_o thou_o because_o of_o thy_o righteous_a judgement_n he_o will_v observe_v his_o vigil_n and_o his_o night_n psalmody_n 4._o and_o he_o will_v have_v a_o care_n of_o his_o company_n qui_fw-la cum_fw-la claudo_fw-la habitat_fw-la company_n habitat_fw-la his_o company_n claudicare_fw-la discet_fw-la and_o therefore_o avoid_v the_o society_n of_o lewd_a man_n i_o be_o a_o companion_n of_o all_o they_o that_o fear_v thou_o and_o of_o they_o that_o keep_v thy_o precept_n 6._o and_o last_o he_o conclude_v with_o a_o acclamation_n and_o petition_n 1._o the_o earth_n o_o lord_n be_v full_a of_o thy_o mercy_n not_o a_o creature_n ver._n 8_o but_o be_v partaker_n of_o thy_o goodness_n one_o way_n or_o other_o instruction_n conclude_v with_o a_o prayer_n for_o mercy_n and_o instruction_n let_v i_o then_o have_v my_o share_n in_o it_o and_o in_o this_o especial_o that_o i_o may_v know_v and_o obey_v thy_o will_n for_o 2._o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n i_o account_v it_o the_o great_a misery_n not_o to_o know_v thy_o law_n let_v thy_o mercy_n remove_v this_o misery_n from_o i_o for_o this_o be_v that_o one_o thing_n i_o desire_v of_o this_o i_o be_o ambitious_a because_o i_o account_v thou_o my_o portion_n the_o prayer_n o_o lord_n whereas_o the_o man_n of_o this_o world_n choose_v their_o part_n and_o inheritance_n in_o and_o of_o the_o earth_n i_o despise_v these_o transitory_a good_a thing_n ver._n 1_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o thou_o for_o my_o portion_n who_o i_o alone_o desire_v and_o in_o who_o i_o know_v all_o good_a thing_n be_v repose_v and_o in_o order_n to_o the_o possess_n of_o thou_o i_o have_v say_v i_o have_v decree_v and_o be_o full_o resolve_v that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o word_n but_o o_o merciful_a god_n i_o know_v that_o without_o thy_o gracious_a assistance_n ver._n 2_o all_o my_o resolution_n will_v be_v frustrate_a therefore_o i_o entreat_v thy_o favour_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o which_o thou_o have_v promise_v to_o be_v present_a with_o those_o who_o study_v to_o please_v thou_o and_o call_v upon_o thou_o give_v i_o grace_n o_o lord_n serious_o to_o think_v upon_o and_o consider_v all_o my_o way_n ver._n 3_o and_o to_o cooperate_v with_o thy_o grace_n and_o by_o a_o diligent_a examination_n where_o i_o find_v they_o irregular_a and_o no_o way_n consonant_n to_o thy_o will_n to_o conform_v they_o to_o thy_o word_n and_o to_o turn_v my_o foot_n unto_o thy_o testimony_n yea_o and_o to_o do_v this_o cheerful_o without_o murmur_v and_o ready_o without_o delay_v ver._n 4_o be_v neither_o deter_v by_o the_o difficulty_n of_o the_o work_n nor_o yet_o affright_v through_o fear_n of_o those_o who_o persecute_v just_a man_n and_o just_a work_n ver._n 5_o though_o the_o band_n of_o wicked_a man_n shall_v rob_v and_o plunder_v i_o for_o continue_v in_o that_o which_o be_v good_a yet_o let_v i_o be_v 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spirit_n come_v to_o it_o vitam_fw-la gratiae_fw-la augendo_fw-la &_o vitam_fw-la gloria_fw-la promittendo_fw-la 2._o servant_n 2._o to_o be_v god_n servant_n then_o next_o he_o devote_v himself_o to_o be_v god_n servant_n for_o the_o present_a and_o for_o ever_o 1._o ver._n 6_o i_o be_o thou_o and_o i_o do_v and_o will_v serve_v no_o other_o lord_n no_o base_a pleasure_n no_o profit_n nor_o the_o world_n nor_o the_o flesh_n nor_o the_o devil_n and_o therefore_o i_o can_v with_o a_o good_a conscience_n ask_v 2._o o_o save_v i_o it_o be_v for_o a_o lord_n to_o protect_v and_o save_v his_o servant_n 3._o and_o that_o i_o be_o thou_o be_v evident_a in_o this_o that_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o do_v thy_o will_n for_o
decide_v it_o 2._o his_o reason_n why_o he_o be_v wise_a be_v for_o they_o be_v ever_o with_o i_o thy_o commandment_n always_o by_o i_o and_o at_o hand_n to_o be_v my_o counsellor_n again_o ver._n 3_o second_o i_o have_v more_o understanding_n than_o all_o my_o teacher_n for_o thy_o testimony_n be_v my_o meditation_n teacher_n meditation_n than_o his_o teacher_n which_o though_o it_o may_v seem_v to_o be_v arrogant_o speak_v yet_o it_o be_v not_o for_o it_o be_v no_o new_a thing_n for_o he_o that_o be_v sometime_o a_o scholar_n to_o out-go_v and_o excel_v his_o master_n yea_o and_o there_o be_v many_o that_o will_v take_v upon_o they_o to_o be_v master_n to_o teach_v other_o that_o which_o they_o never_o learn_v themselves_o it_o be_v of_o practical_a knowledge_n david_n speak_v and_o in_o this_o it_o be_v no_o hard_a thing_n to_o exceed_v his_o teacher_n and_o yet_o again_o three_o i_o understand_v more_o than_o the_o ancient_n ver._n 4_o he_o mean_v not_o adam_n noah_n abraham_n etc._n etc._n or_o any_o of_o those_o ancient_a worthy_n ancient_n worthy_n than_o the_o ancient_n but_o those_o old_a man_n with_o who_o he_o live_v who_o be_v but_o grandaevi_fw-la pveri_fw-la be_v grow_v in_o year_n but_o not_o in_o knowledge_n and_o piety_n he_o be_v wise_a than_o their_o gray_a hair_n because_o he_o keep_v god_n precept_n meditate_a in_o they_o and_o daily_o practise_v they_o 3._o another_o encomium_n he_o give_v to_o god_n word_n be_v word_n be_v the_o second_o encomium_n of_o god_n word_n that_o it_o be_v of_o power_n to_o keep_v from_o sin_n and_o for_o that_o he_o give_v a_o instance_n in_o himself_o also_o 1._o i_o have_v refrain_v my_o foot_n ver._n 5_o david_n wisdom_n consist_v not_o in_o a_o bare_a speculation_n but_o in_o practice_n he_o refrain_v from_o evil_a sin_n it_o keep_v from_o sin_n he_o take_v no_o delight_n in_o walk_v in_o wicked_a way_n 2._o i_o have_v refrain_v from_o every_o evil_a way_n he_o know_v not_o what_o it_o be_v to_o resist_v sin_n that_o resist_v not_o every_o sin_n that_o be_v fight_v not_o against_o and_o do_v his_o utmost_a endeavour_n to_o refrain_v it_o and_o take_v heed_n of_o it_o and_o subdue_v it_o if_o possible_a 3._o and_o this_o resistance_n make_v we_o strong_a and_o more_o able_a to_o keep_v god_n word_n whereas_o transgression_n diminish_v our_o spiritual_a light_n and_o strength_n whence_o david_n say_v i_o have_v refrain_v from_o every_o evil_a way_n that_o i_o may_v keep_v thy_o word_n grace_n which_o he_o ascribe_v to_o god_n grace_n now_o lest_o that_o any_o man_n shall_v think_v that_o david_n ascribe_v this_o praise_n of_o godliness_n to_o himself_o or_o that_o it_o come_v from_o any_o goodness_n in_o he_o that_o he_o do_v refrain_v he_o give_v all_o the_o glory_n to_o god_n in_o the_o next_o verse_n protest_v because_o god_n do_v teach_v and_o enable_v he_o therefore_o he_o decline_v not_o i_o have_v not_o decline_v or_o depart_v from_o thy_o judgement_n ver._n 6_o for_o thou_o have_v teach_v i_o 4._o a_o three_o encomium_n of_o god_n law_n be_v word_n be_v the_o three_o encomium_n of_o god_n word_n that_o it_o bring_v great_a pleasure_n to_o those_o that_o keep_v it_o of_o which_o david_n have_v experience_n cry_v out_o o_o how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o word_n unto_o my_o taste_n yea_o sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o my_o mouth_n ver._n 9_o i_o have_v a_o feel_n of_o they_o i_o desire_v to_o speak_v of_o they_o to_o other_o the_o from_o the_o pleasure_n it_o bring_v to_o the_o the_o word_n of_o god_n write_v in_o the_o heart_n be_v more_o tasteful_a and_o pleasant_a to_o the_o conscience_n because_o they_o quiet_v it_o than_o honey_n can_v be_v to_o the_o palate_n and_o in_o the_o last_o verse_n he_o prove_v what_o he_o say_v conscience_n say_v conscience_n by_o two_o excellent_a benefit_n he_o reap_v by_o it_o the_o one_o be_v understand_v in_o his_o mind_n understanding_n mind_n understanding_n the_o other_o sanctification_n of_o his_o affection_n 1._o through_o thy_o precept_n i_o get_v understanding_n i_o be_o by_o they_o become_v learned_a ver._n 8_o wise_a prudent_a he_o be_v of_o good_a understanding_n of_o himself_o affection_n himself_o sanctification_n of_o the_o affection_n but_o he_o prefer_v this_o light_n 2._o therefore_o because_o i_o love_v thy_o law_n i_o hate_v every_o false_a way_n whether_o it_o be_v a_o false_a religion_n or_o evil_a manner_n his_o affection_n be_v sanctify_v by_o it_o which_o beget_v in_o he_o a_o strong_a confidence_n from_o which_o do_v arise_v in_o his_o soul_n joy_n peace_n and_o tranquillity_n which_o be_v to_o be_v prefer_v before_o all_o treasure_n and_o pleasure_n the_o prayer_n o_o gracious_a god_n ver._n 1_o i_o want_v word_n to_o express_v that_o love_n which_o i_o bear_v unto_o thy_o law_n o_o how_o sweet_a be_v thy_o word_n unto_o my_o taste_n yea_o ver._n 7_o they_o be_v sweet_a than_o honey_n unto_o my_o mouth_n ver._n 1_o and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n that_o those_o hour_n of_o the_o day_n which_o other_o misspend_v upon_o banity_n and_o pleasure_n ver._n 3_o i_o spend_v in_o the_o meditation_n of_o thy_o commandment_n ver._n 2_o through_o thy_o precept_n it_o be_v that_o i_o get_v understanding_n ver._n 8_o by_o thy_o commandment_n i_o be_o become_v wise_a than_o my_o enemy_n of_o more_o understanding_n than_o my_o teacher_n more_o prudent_a than_o the_o ancient_n who_o be_v full_a of_o year_n but_o not_o of_o wisdom_n because_o they_o know_v not_o what_o to_o practice_v or_o will_v not_o practice_v what_o they_o know_v be_v thou_o o_o lord_n my_o master_n and_o perfect_a thy_o work_n give_v i_o more_o knowledge_n ver._n 6_o and_o teach_v i_o still_o so_o i_o shall_v not_o depart_v from_o thy_o judgement_n let_v thy_o commandment_n be_v ever_o with_o i_o always_o in_o my_o memory_n always_o in_o my_o heart_n ver._n 2_o and_o so_o i_o shall_v not_o only_o refrain_v my_o foot_n which_o i_o desire_v from_o any_o one_o but_o from_o every_o evil_a way_n ver._n 5_o so_o shall_v i_o carry_v a_o perfect_a hatred_n to_o every_o false_a way_n grant_v o_o lord_n that_o i_o may_v bestow_v that_o little_a remainder_n of_o my_o time_n i_o have_v to_o live_v in_o virtuous_a and_o religious_a action_n to_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o name_n ver._n 8_o and_o the_o salvation_n of_o my_o own_o soul_n by_o thy_o mercy_n and_o the_o merit_n of_o my_o lord_n and_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n 14._o nun_z in_o this_o octonary_n word_n the_o content_n the_o commendation_n of_o god_n word_n david_n give_v a_o commendation_n of_o god_n law_n 2._o oblige_v himself_o and_o resolve_v to_o keep_v it_o notwithstanding_o all_o opposition_n 1._o the_o commendation_n he_o give_v god_n word_n be_v that_o it_o be_v a_o lamp_n ver._n 1_o and_o a_o light_n thy_o word_n be_v a_o lamp_n to_o my_o foot_n and_o a_o light_n to_o my_o way_n for_o the_o law_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o sin_n darken_v the_o understanding_n that_o which_o be_v the_o true_a good_a be_v not_o discern_v from_o bad_a till_o the_o word_n of_o god_n be_v call_v for_o to_o be_v the_o light_n to_o which_o if_o man_n have_v a_o eye_n and_o follow_v it_o they_o will_v avoid_v all_o precipice_n and_o arrive_v safe_o at_o the_o determinate_a end_n 2._o of_o this_o david_n be_v assure_v and_o therefore_o upon_o it_o he_o make_v a_o protestation_n and_o bind_v it_o with_o a_o oath_n ver._n 2_o i_o have_v swear_v ver._n 2_o and_o will_v perform_v it_o that_o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n 1._o i_o have_v swear_v it_o david_n tie_v himself_o by_o oath_n to_o keep_v it_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o begin_v well_o except_o we_o end_v well_o and_o david_n know_v our_o humane_a frailty_n and_o that_o we_o be_v apt_a to_o slip_v from_o our_o duty_n and_o therefore_o he_o bind_v himself_o to_o it_o by_o a_o solemn_a oath_n or_o vow_n viz._n to_o follow_v the_o lamp_n or_o light_n of_o god_n word_n 2._o not_o which_o he_o retract_v not_o and_o second_o it_o never_o repent_v he_o of_o it_o he_o do_v not_o retract_v his_o vow_n i_o have_v swear_v and_o i_o will_v perform_v it_o 3._o and_o i_o will_v keep_v yea_o but_o this_o be_v beyond_o david_n power_n true_a legal_o it_o be_v so_o but_o to_o cooperate_v with_o god_n grace_n and_o do_v his_o best_a it_o be_v not_o and_o that_o be_v it_o which_o daud_v vow_n 4._o i_o will_v keep_v thy_o righteous_a judgement_n for_o so_o they_o be_v in_o themselves_o rule_v of_o the_o great_a equity_n and_o david_n therefore_o resolve_v to_o keep_v they_o 3._o affliction_n not_o will_v though_o discourage_v by_o affliction_n yea_o but_o calamity_n affliction_n and_o many_o danger_n accompany_v the_o profession_n of_o religion_n and_o study_v of_o piety_n for_o they_o that_o will_v live_v
of_o god_n favour_n a_o four_o petition_n again_o he_o present_v that_o he_o may_v have_v a_o sense_n and_o feel_n of_o god_n favour_n 1._o make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n for_o as_o the_o sun_n by_o the_o intetposition_n of_o a_o cloud_n be_v obscure_v ver._n 7_o and_o by_o it_o we_o be_v deprive_v of_o light_n and_o heat_n so_o when_o god_n do_v not_o help_v we_o by_o his_o grace_n he_o seem_v to_o hide_v his_o face_n upon_o which_o there_o follow_v a_o coldness_n and_o darkness_n upon_o the_o soul_n of_o which_o david_n have_v experience_n pray_v make_v thy_o face_n to_o shine_v for_o then_o the_o contrary_a effect_n will_v follow_v light_a and_o comfort_n of_o soul_n 2._o and_o teach_v i_o thy_o statute_n illuminate_v i_o 4._o ver._n 8_o these_o prayer_n of_o david_n testify_v how_o he_o love_v the_o law_n and_o now_o he_o witness_v the_o same_o by_o his_o grief_n other_o he_o grieve_v for_o the_o wickedness_n of_o other_o his_o grief_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o other_o to_o that_o use_n he_o put_v his_o tear_n river_n of_o water_n run_v down_o from_o my_o eye_n because_o they_o keep_v not_o thy_o law_n the_o sin_n of_o other_o man_n may_v become_v we_o if_o we_o mourn_v not_o for_o they_o 1_o cor._n 5.2_o ezek._n 9.8_o the_o prayer_n o_o lord_n ver._n 1_o i_o never_o can_v be_v satisfy_v in_o the_o contemplation_n of_o thy_o law_n in_o which_o i_o find_v so_o great_a depth_n mystery_n and_o wonder_n in_o few_o word_n i_o find_v most_o perfect_a wisdom_n and_o equity_n contain_v all_o virtue_n command_v all_o vice_n prohibit_v all_o man_n of_o all_o age_n and_o all_o condition_n teach_v their_o duty_n the_o very_a entrance_n into_o they_o give_v light_n ver._n 2_o and_o dispel_v the_o darkness_n of_o error_n and_o ignorance_n the_o continuance_n in_o they_o give_v understanding_n to_o the_o simple_a who_o be_v of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n and_o submit_v and_o captivate_v their_o reason_n to_o thy_o wisdom_n the_o proud_a and_o malicious_a thou_o do_v reject_v and_o to_o they_o the_o lamp_n of_o thy_o law_n give_v no_o more_o light_n than_o a_o candle_n hide_v under_o a_o bushel_n o_o make_v i_o then_o of_o a_o humble_a spirit_n teach_v i_o to_o submit_v my_o natural_a and_o corrupt_a reason_n to_o thy_o divine_a revelation_n never_o let_v i_o think_v myself_o so_o wise_a in_o my_o own_o eye_n that_o i_o need_v not_o the_o teach_n of_o thy_o spirit_n so_o shall_v i_o hope_v to_o understand_v the_o wonderful_a thing_n of_o thy_o law_n ver._n 1_o so_o shall_v my_o soul_n keep_v they_o that_o i_o may_v obtain_v so_o great_a a_o favour_n ver._n 3_o i_o have_v open_v my_o mouth_n in_o prayer_n never_o do_v any_o man_n that_o be_v anhelous_a and_o almost_o stify_v more_o labour_n for_o breath_n than_o i_o have_v pant_v for_o this_o grace_n for_o i_o have_v exceed_o long_v and_o desire_v to_o come_v to_o a_o right_a understanding_n of_o thy_o commandment_n behold_v i_o turn_v my_o prayer_n unto_o thou_o be_v thou_o convert_v and_o look_v upon_o i_o ver._n 4_o look_v upon_o i_o with_o the_o eye_n of_o that_o mercy_n as_o thou_o use_v to_o do_v upon_o those_o that_o love_v thy_o name_n and_o thy_o honour_n deal_v by_o i_o as_o thou_o be_v wont_a to_o deal_v with_o thy_o friend_n and_o dutiful_a servant_n for_o i_o desire_v to_o be_v in_o that_o number_n though_o o_o lord_n i_o must_v needs_o confess_v myself_o to_o be_v a_o unprofitable_a servant_n that_o i_o may_v be_v better_o hereafter_o order_n my_o step_n ver._n 5_o dispose_n and_o direct_v all_o my_o affection_n and_o action_n according_a to_o the_o eract_v rule_v of_o thy_o word_n and_o never_o permit_v any_o iniquity_n to_o have_v the_o dominion_n over_o i_o though_o to_o my_o grief_n it_o will_v dwell_v yet_o never_o let_v it_o reign_v in_o my_o mortal_a body_n or_o so_o far_o dominéer_o that_o i_o obey_v it_o in_o the_o lust_n thereof_o ver._n 7_o i_o be_o sensible_a what_o a_o darkness_n come_v over_o my_o soul_n upon_o thy_o displeasure_n and_o the_o withdraw_n of_o thy_o countenance_n make_v then_o thy_o face_n to_o shine_v upon_o thy_o servant_n that_o all_o mist_n and_o darkness_n be_v dispel_v i_o may_v be_v again_o refresh_v and_o comfort_v by_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o thy_o favour_n and_o withal_o teach_v i_o thy_o most_o just_a statute_n without_o the_o knowledge_n of_o which_o i_o can_v expect_v neither_o protection_n from_o thou_o nor_o felicity_n to_o withhold_v and_o deter_v i_o from_o my_o duty_n to_o thou_o i_o find_v too_o many_o impediment_n tentation_n i_o have_v from_o man_n who_o scoff_n and_o mock_v at_o i_o because_o i_o keep_v thy_o law_n that_o calumniate_v and_o detract_v from_o my_o good_a name_n because_o i_o adhere_v to_o thy_o truth_n that_o oppress_v and_o undo_v i_o because_o i_o be_o constant_a in_o my_o obedience_n to_o thou_o o_o deliver_v i_o from_o the_o scorn_n and_o oppression_n of_o man_n and_o so_o be_v set_v at_o liberty_n i_o shall_v more_o ready_o and_o chéerful_o keep_v thy_o 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that_o i_o may_v fulfil_v thy_o commandment_n and_o by_o my_o obedience_n come_v to_o everlasting_a life_n o_o spare_v i_o a_o little_a before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o see_v but_o throughout_o that_o little_a remainder_n of_o my_o life_n let_v my_o soul_n live_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n than_o i_o shall_v praise_v thou_o then_o shall_v my_o lip_n utter_v and_o proclaim_v the_o equity_n of_o thy_o command_n then_o shall_v my_o tongue_n entreat_v of_o thy_o word_n even_o to_o the_o edification_n of_o other_o and_o make_v it_o know_v that_o thy_o commandment_n be_v righteousness_n and_o of_o force_n to_o those_o who_o will_v take_v heed_n to_o they_o to_o reform_v all_o iniquity_n when_o i_o shall_v appear_v before_o thy_o tribunal_n let_v thy_o judgement_n help_v i_o and_o when_o every_o man_n shall_v be_v judge_v according_a to_o his_o work_n let_v it_o be_v a_o comfort_n unto_o i_o that_o i_o have_v have_v a_o regard_n to_o thy_o word_n in_o all_o my_o way_n this_o lord_n i_o plead_v but_o not_o for_o my_o justification_n for_o many_o be_v my_o aberration_n from_o thy_o law_n i_o have_v go_v astray_o like_o a_o lose_a sheep_n my_o corrupt_a nature_n have_v seduce_v i_o and_o i_o have_v follow_v it_o o_o miserable_a man_n that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o this_o body_n of_o death_n thou_o which_o be_v the_o great_a shepherd_n that_o leave_v the_o ninty_a nine_o in_o the_o wilderness_n to_o seek_v that_o sheep_n which_o wander_v from_o thy_o fold_n come_v lord_n and_o by_o thy_o grace_n bring_v i_o home_o again_o seek_v i_o for_o by_o thy_o spirit_n i_o seek_v unto_o thou_o and_o however_o in_o simplicity_n and_o 〈◊〉_d i_o shall_v still_o err_v yet_o by_o thy_o assistance_n malicious_o and_o presumptious_o i_o will_v noâ—_n offend_v o_o lord_n keep_v i_o in_o the_o right_a way_n and_o write_v thy_o law_n so_o 〈◊〉_d in_o 〈◊〉_d memory_n and_o heart_n that_o i_o may_v bear_v a_o great_a affection_n to_o and_z 〈…〉_o commandment_n reclaim_v i_o from_o sin_n and_o make_v i_o obedient_a to_o thy_o word_n for_o thy_o mercy-sake_n which_o thou_o have_v free_o make_v know_v and_o free_o give_v to_o the_o world_n in_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o of_o the_o fifteen_o follow_a psalm_n call_v hammahaloth_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o psalm_n of_o ascension_n or_o degree_n why_o the_o fifteen_o psalm_n follow_v bear_v this_o title_n it_o be_v not_o certain_o know_v many_o conjecture_n there_o be_v of_o which_o the_o most_o likely_a be_v these_o 1._o the_o first_o be_v of_o rabbi_n david_n kimchi_n and_o it_o be_v most_o general_o receive_v that_o there_o be_v fifteen_o step_n by_o which_o the_o priest_n ascend_v into_o the_o temple_n upon_o every_o one_o of_o which_o the_o priest_n stand_v sing_v one_o of_o these_o psalm_n ascend_v by_o degree_n from_o the_o low_a step_n to_o the_o high_a and_o for_o this_o reason_n these_o be_v call_v psalm_n of_o ascension_n or_o degree_n 2._o a_o second_o opinion_n be_v that_o of_o lyranus_fw-la which_o be_v near_o to_o the_o former_a for_o he_o speak_v not_o of_o the_o step_n of_o the_o temple_n but_o of_o a_o high_a and_o more_o eminent_a place_n of_o the_o temple_n where_o the_o levite_n be_v wont_a to_o sing_v these_o fifteen_o psalm_n daily_o and_o for_o this_o he_o conceive_v they_o be_v call_v ascension_n or_o psalm_n of_o degree_n because_o they_o ascend_v unto_o that_o place_n to_o sing_v they_o 3._o rabbi_n saadias_n conceive_v that_o mahuloth_n have_v reference_n to_o a_o kind_n of_o music_n or_o melody_n and_o when_o the_o word_n signify_v a_o ascent_n he_o suppose_v that_o the_o levite_n be_v thereby_o admonish_v that_o when_o they_o sing_v these_o psalm_n they_o shall_v sing_v with_o a_o full_a high_a voice_n a_o degree_n high_o than_o usual_a 4._o abenezra_n refer_v not_o these_o to_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o voice_n in_o sing_v but_o to_o some_o tune_n then_o common_o know_v to_o which_o these_o psalm_n be_v set_v 5._o some_o say_v they_o be_v set_v to_o be_v sing_v by_o the_o jew_n when_o they_o come_v out_o of_o captivity_n from_o babylon_n and_o ascend_v to_o jerusalem_n but_o this_o be_v not_o likely_a if_o david_n be_v the_o author_n of_o they_o as_o be_v general_o receive_v more_o likely_a it_o be_v that_o they_o be_v compose_v to_o be_v sing_v by_o the_o way_n when_o they_o go_v up_o to_o the_o temple_n yearly_o for_o they_o ascend_v with_o a_o pipe_n bellarmine_n have_v this_o moral_a of_o it_o that_o we_o ought_v still_o to_o ascend_v and_o be_v mount_v upward_o from_o virtue_n to_o virtue_n or_o from_o one_o degree_n of_o virtue_n to_o another_o till_o we_o come_v to_o
express_v these_o three_o thing_n 1._o her_o confidence_n and_o hope_n in_o god_n for_o to_o he_o she_o fly_v ver_fw-la 1._o illustrate_v by_o two_o similitude_n ver_fw-la 2._o 2._o her_o prayer_n for_o mercy_n ver_fw-la 3._o 3._o a_o short_a recapitulation_n of_o her_o distress_n ver_fw-la 4._o 1._o god_n the_o first_o part_n the_o church_n fly_v to_o god_n the_o church_n show_v her_o trust_n in_o god_n and_o in_o it_o direct_v we_o to_o who_o to_o fly_v in_o distress_n 1._o unto_o thou_o lift_v i_o up_o my_o eye_n to_o thou_o no_o other_o and_o from_o thou_o i_o look_v for_o help_v ver._n 1_o succour_n defence_n 2._o master_n and_o depend_v on_o he_o as_o servant_n to_o their_o master_n o_o thou_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o heaven_n by_o which_o word_n she_o acknowledge_v his_o inspection_n and_o power_n out_o of_o heaven_n the_o lord_n behold_v the_o earth_n and_o by_o his_o wisdom_n goodness_n power_n govern_v all_o thing_n thou_o can_v take_v i_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o wicked_a and_o mighty_a therefore_o to_o thou_o i_o lift_v my_o eye_n and_o this_o the_o prophet_n illustrate_v by_o a_o double_a similitude_n of_o servant_n and_o handmaid_n i_o look_v upon_o thy_o hand_n now_o heavy_a upon_o i_o and_o beat_v i_o by_o wicked_a man_n behold_v 1._o as_o the_o eye_n of_o servant_n look_v unto_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o master_n i.e._n man-servant_n ver._n 2_o 2._o and_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o a_o maiden_n to_o the_o hand_n of_o her_o mistress_n both_o of_o both_o kind_n may_v be_v beat_v now_o as_o they_o be_v whip_v they_o cast_v back_o their_o eye_n and_o look_v to_o the_o hand_n that_o strike_v they_o beg_v even_o with_o their_o very_a heart_n some_o favour_n and_o a_o abatement_n of_o stripe_n 3._o they_o when_o beat_v by_o they_o so_o our_o eye_n wait_v upon_o the_o lord_n our_o god_n god_n child_n always_o be_v expectant_n 4._o until_o he_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o abate_v his_o stripe_n and_o take_v off_o his_o hand_n 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n for_o which_o the_o church_n pray_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n and_o in_o ardency_n of_o spirit_n ingeminate_v it_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o hand_n and_o desire_v god_n to_o take_v off_o his_o hand_n o_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o before_o she_o lift_v the_o eye_n but_o now_o cry_v 3._o ver._n 3_o of_o which_o clamour_n in_o few_o word_n she_o yield_v a_o reason_n the_o great_a contempt_n she_o be_v fall_v to_o part_n the_o three_o part_n 1._o ver._n 4_o for_o we_o be_v exceed_o fill_v with_o contempt_n and_o again_o our_o soul_n be_v fill_v to_o suffer_v contempt_n be_v much_o it_o because_o she_o be_v in_o contempt_n and_o fill_v with_o it_o to_o be_v fill_v with_o it_o more_o it_o argue_v that_o she_o be_v long_o under_o it_o but_o to_o be_v exceed_o fill_v intolerable_a especial_o when_o it_o come_v to_o scorn_v as_o here_o 2._o our_o soul_n be_v exceed_o fill_v with_o the_o scorn_v subsannatione_fw-la jeer_a derision_n which_o to_o a_o generous_a spirit_n be_v very_o heavy_a it_o wound_v his_o very_a soul_n of_o which_o beast_n and_o fool_n have_v little_a or_o no_o sense_n despise_v they_o may_v be_v but_o of_o reproach_n they_o be_v not_o capable_a and_o this_o the_o prophet_n amplify_v by_o the_o circumstance_n of_o the_o person_n that_o contemn_v and_o scorn_v 1._o epicure_n and_o that_o by_o epicure_n they_o be_v such_o as_o be_v at_o ease_n in_o zion_n law_n no_o change_n have_v all_o thing_n â—â—â—ceeding_a ex_fw-la voto_fw-la as_o they_o will_v have_v it_o and_o no_o great_a contemner_n and_o scorner_n of_o man_n in_o misery_n than_o such_o 2._o man_n and_o proud_a man_n and_o with_o the_o contempt_n of_o the_o proud_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d satiety_n breed_v pride_n and_o pride_n make_v man_n injurious_a apt_a to_o heap_v up_o contumely_n disgrace_n scoff_v scorn_n and_o jeer_n upon_o that_o man_n which_o be_v bring_v to_o a_o low_a 〈◊〉_d again_o proud_a man_n be_v for_o the_o â—â—â—part_v empty_a 〈◊〉_d pâ—ted_a man_n and_o contempt_n and_o scorn_n from_o such_o wound_n very_o deep_a especial_o if_o they_o rise_v as_o they_o often_o do_v from_o the_o dunghill_n the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o twenty_o three_o psalm_n o_o lord_n it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o suffer_v thy_o people_n to_o be_v bring_v to_o great_a distress_n and_o their_o condition_n be_v so_o deplorable_a that_o there_o be_v no_o comfort_n or_o help_v to_o be_v expect_v ver._n 1_o but_o from_o above_o therefore_o unto_o thou_o we_o lift_v up_o our_o eye_n expect_v salvation_n from_o thou_o alone_o thou_o sit_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n and_o â—â—est_v all_o thing_n thou_o sit_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n and_o over-rule_a all_o thing_n to_o who_o then_o shall_v we_o flee_v for_o succour_n but_o to_o thou_o since_o thou_o have_v ereat_v and_o redeem_v we_o by_o right_n we_o be_v thy_o servant_n and_o never_o do_v servant_n more_o look_n to_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o master_n in_o expectation_n of_o favour_n from_o they_o than_o our_o eye_n be_v intent_n upon_o thou_o our_o lord_n and_o our_o god_n till_o thou_o remit_v off_o thy_o stripe_n and_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o withdraw_v good_a lord_n thy_o severe_a hand_n from_o we_o and_o chastise_v we_o not_o to_o destruction_n say_v unto_o thy_o destroy_a angel_n it_o be_v enough_o it_o be_v enough_o spare_v thy_o people_n who_o thou_o have_v redeem_v with_o thy_o precious_a blood_n ver._n 3_o and_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o we_o for_o ever_o have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o o_o lord_n have_v mercy_n upon_o we_o ver._n 4_o for_o except_v thou_o be_v merciful_a unto_o we_o we_o must_v perish_v since_o we_o can_v expect_v no_o mercy_n from_o man_n it_o be_v not_o unknown_a unto_o thou_o with_o what_o contempt_n and_o scorn_n we_o be_v load_v we_o be_v exceed_o fill_v with_o contempt_n our_o soul_n be_v pierce_v with_o the_o scoff_v of_o proud_a insolent_a man_n and_o such_o who_o for_o the_o abundance_n of_o spoil_n now_o live_v at_o ease_n good_a lord_n let_v not_o the_o pride_n and_o contempt_n of_o these_o rebellious_a and_o treacherous_a wretch_n procee_v any_o far_a who_o by_o their_o success_n be_v so_o pu_v up_o that_o they_o think_v they_o can_v be_v repress_v by_o humane_a power_n o_o lord_n look_v not_o upon_o our_o unworthiness_n but_o consider_v the_o dishonour_n and_o contumely_n that_o in_o we_o be_v cast_v upon_o thy_o name_n for_o while_o they_o insult_v over_o we_o the_o injury_n redound_v to_o thou_o while_o with_o arm_n and_o cruelty_n they_o lord_n it_o over_o we_o they_o barbarous_o do_v suppress_v thy_o worship_n thy_o religion_n thy_o truth_n thy_o word_n we_o thy_o servant_n by_o they_o thus_o oppress_v contemn_a deride_v and_o scorn_v have_v none_o to_o fly_v to_o but_o to_o thou_o alone_o o_o merciful_a lord_n do_v thou_o set_v a_o end_n to_o these_o contumely_n and_o injury_n we_o seek_v not_o our_o solve_n in_o this_o but_o thou_o the_o desire_n of_o our_o soul_n be_v that_o thou_o will_v vindicate_v the_o 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prophet_n conclude_v with_o a_o acclamation_n lo_o 〈…〉_o the_o man_n be_v blessed_v that_o fear_v the_o lord_n thus_o in_o his_o good_n ver._n 4_o wiâ—â—_n â—â—ildren_n part_n the_o three_o part_n 3._o but_o there_o be_v a_o blessing_n attend_v he_o far_o beyond_o all_o this_o acclamation_n the_o acclamation_n the_o sum_n of_o which_o be_v ver._n 5_o 1._o god_n blessing_n the_o lord_n shall_v bless_v thou_o out_o of_o zion_n he_o god_n shall-bless_a he_o by_o a_o federal_a blessing_n a_o church-blessing_n 2._o thou_o shall_v see_v the_o good_a of_o jerusalem_n church-blessing_n jerusalem_n with_o a_o church-blessing_n the_o peace_n and_o prosperity_n of_o the_o church_n all_o thy_o day_n 3._o yea_o thou_o shall_v see_v thy_o child_n child_n ver._n 6_o et_fw-la natos_fw-la natorum_fw-la &_o qui_fw-la nascuntur_fw-la ab_fw-la illis_fw-la grandchild_n illis_fw-la with_o grandchild_n 4._o and_o peace_n upon_o israel_n life_n israel_n with_o a_o peaceable_a life_n and_o a_o flourish_a 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shall_v we_o yet_o hope_v to_o eat_v the_o labour_n of_o our_o hand_n that_o we_o may_v yet_o be_v happy_a that_o our_o wife_n may_v be_v as_o the_o fruitful_a vine_n upon_o the_o wall_n of_o our_o house_n and_o our_o child_n as_o the_o olive-branch_n round_o about_o our_o table_n good_a god_n however_o thou_o please_v to_o deal_v with_o we_o yet_o remember_v thy_o afflict_a church_n and_o bless_v she_o out_o of_o thy_o high_a and_o holy_a place_n of_o zion_n ver._n 5_o she_o be_v thy_o spouse_n let_v she_o then_o flourish_v as_o a_o fruitful_a vine_n ver._n 6_o and_o bring_v forth_o child_n unto_o thou_o let_v she_o see_v her_o child_n child_n and_o enjoy_v a_o perpetual_a and_o a_o settle_a peace_n after_o our_o great_a trouble_n and_o affliction_n it_o will_v be_v the_o rejoice_v of_o our_o heart_n may_v we_o but_o see_v the_o good_a of_o jerusalem_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n and_o behold_v thy_o people_n israel_n that_o be_v now_o divide_v by_o faction_n and_o schism_n unite_v in_o a_o christian_a peace_n o_o thou_o who_o be_v the_o god_n of_o peace_n grant_v we_o this_o for_o his_o sake_n who_o make_v our_o peace_n thy_o only_a son_n our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n psal._n cxxix_o the_o intent_n of_o the_o prophet_n in_o this_o psalm_n be_v to_o comfort_v the_o church_n in_o affliction_n and_o to_o stir_v she_o up_o to_o glorify_v god_n for_o his_o providence_n over_o she_o always_o over_o she_o for_o her_o good_a and_o bring_v her_o enemy_n to_o confusion_n and_o a_o sudden_a ruin_n the_o content_n be_v 1._o the_o indefatigable_a malice_n of_o the_o enemy_n of_o the_o church_n ver_fw-la 1_o 2_o 3._o 2._o that_o their_o malice_n be_v in_o vain_a for_o they_o pâ—â—â—ail_v not_o from_o ver_fw-la 2._o to_o 4._o god_n save_v they_o
yet_o thou_o can_v hear_v i_o and_o therefore_o i_o cry_v o_o lord_n hear_v 3._o let_v thy_o ear_n be_v attentive_a to_o the_o voice_n of_o my_o supplication_n it_o be_v to_o no_o purpose_n to_o cry_v for_o audience_n except_o he_o will_v be_v attentive_a to_o who_o we_o cry_v and_o therefore_o beg_v of_o god_n that_o he_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o hear_v to_o attend_v 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n yea_o but_o there_o be_v great_a reason_n why_o god_n shall_v nor_o hear_v nor_o yet_o incline_v his_o ear_n to_o his_o cry_n he_o be_v a_o grievous_a sinner_n and_o god_n hear_v not_o such_o well_o be_v it_o so_o yet_o his_o case_n be_v but_o the_o same_o with_o other_o man_n all_o man_n involve_v in_o sin_n as_o well_o as_o he_o and_o therefore_o if_o this_o shall_v be_v a_o sufficient_a impediment_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v hear_v the_o like_a lay_n against_o other_o man_n and_o so_o god_n attentive_a to_o no_o prayer_n he_o desire_v therefore_o to_o remit_v his_o sin_n and_o that_o this_o may_v not_o be_v charge_v upon_o he_o 1._o ver._n 3_o if_o thou_o lord_n shall_v mark_v iniquity_n o_o lord_n who_o shall_v stand_v mirabilis_fw-la rhetorica_fw-la sin_n rhetorica_fw-la he_o cry_v for_o remission_n of_o sin_n ay_o nor_o no_o other_o man_n can_v bring_v into_o thy_o sight_n any_o thing_n else_o but_o filth_n sin_n shame_n and_o therefore_o if_o thou_o shall_v deal_v with_o we_o in_o rigour_n of_o justice_n and_o execute_v thy_o anger_n necessary_a it_o be_v that_o all_o be_v condemn_v not_o a_o man_n stand_v in_o thy_o sight_n misery_n sight_n acknowledge_v his_o own_o misery_n but_o it_o become_v not_o thy_o infinite_a goodness_n to_o destroy_v all_o man_n and_o therefore_o i_o need_v not_o seem_v overbold_a if_o i_o cry_v out_o of_o my_o depth_n and_o ask_v a_o pardon_n 2._o ver._n 4_o but_o there_o be_v mâ—rcy_n with_o thou_o or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v mercy_n fear_v god_n mercy_n true_a repentance_n require_v two_o 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fear_v not_o with_o a_o servile_a but_o with_o a_o filial_a fear_n which_o comprehend_v invocation_n faith_n hope_n love_n adoration_n confession_n give_v of_o thanks_o and_o all_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o first_o table_n with_o this_o fear_n i_o fear_v thou_o in_o this_o i_o fly_v to_o the_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o because_o thou_o be_v a_o merciful_a god_n i_o hope_v for_o pardon_n 3._o part_n the_o three_o part_n the_o method_n of_o god_n servant_n in_o their_o address_n to_o heaven_n be_v that_o they_o believe_v favour_n believe_v he_o hope_v and_o expect_v favour_n hope_v pray_v expect_v this_o course_n david_n take_v he_o pray_v believe_v he_o hope_v in_o god_n mercy_n and_o now_o he_o expect_v to_o find_v favour_n in_o the_o five_o and_o six_o verse_n ver._n 5_o every_o word_n of_o which_o be_v able_a to_o inform_v confirm_v and_o comfort_v a_o distress_a soul_n 1._o i_o expect_v the_o lord_n upon_o he_o only_o he_o rely_v and_o prescribe_v nor_o time_n nor_o manner_n leave_v to_o he_o to_o succour_v he_o at_o what_o season_n he_o please_v for_o his_o part_n he_o will_v be_v still_o a_o expectant_a 2._o wait_v for_o which_o he_o will_v wait_v my_o soul_n do_v wait_v his_o expectation_n be_v not_o formal_a but_o real_a a_o expectation_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o fervency_n of_o his_o heart_n he_o hunger_v and_o thirst_v after_o righteousness_n 3._o his_o expectation_n be_v no_o presumption_n word_n upon_o god_n word_n but_o well_o ground_v upon_o god_n word_n and_o promise_n dent._n 4.29_o 30._o and_o in_o his_o word_n be_v my_o hope_n 4._o and_o that_o we_o may_v know_v his_o expectation_n be_v earnest_a ver._n 6_o full_a of_o faith_n and_o hope_n he_o repeat_v it_o my_o soul_n wait_v for_o the_o lord_n hope_n he_o ingeminate_v his_o hope_n which_o he_o declare_v by_o a_o similitude_n of_o man_n set_v upon_o a_o watch_n in_o the_o night_n that_o long_o for_o the_o morning_n 5._o i_o wait_v for_o the_o lord_n more_o than_o they_o that_o watch_v for_o the_o morning_n i_o say_v more_o than_o they_o that_o watch_v for_o the_o morning_n it_o be_v now_o night_n with_o he_o darkness_n and_o misery_n be_v upon_o his_o soul_n the_o morning_n he_o expect_v be_v remission_n which_o must_v come_v from_o god_n mercy_n for_o this_o he_o wait_v this_o he_o expect_v more_o greedy_o than_o watchman_n look_v for_o the_o morning_n light_n that_o they_o may_v be_v free_v from_o their_o station_n which_o though_o it_o be_v not_o in_o their_o power_n yet_o they_o expect_v it_o people_n he_o propose_v his_o example_n to_o god_n people_n 4._o this_o his_o example_n he_o propose_v to_o god_n people_n and_o exhort_v they_o to_o do_v the_o like_a and_o to_o animate_v and_o encourage_v they_o in_o it_o add_v his_o reason_n 1._o let_v israel_n hope_n in_o the_o lord_n take_v out_o my_o example_n ver._n 7_o and_o do_v thereafter_o let_v they_o cry_v è_fw-la profundis_fw-la expect_v upon_o his_o word_n and_o promise_n wait_v his_o leisure_n mercy_n for_o which_o god_n be_v mercy_n 2._o for_o with_o the_o lord_n there_o be_v mercy_n not_o only_o a_o merciful_a god_n but_o mercy_n itself_o with_o he_o it_o be_v and_o from_o he_o it_o flow_v to_o we_o and_o our_o misery_n be_v a_o fit_a object_n for_o his_o mercy_n no_o other_o creature_n can_v help_v because_o miserable_a redemption_n and_o plenteous_a redemption_n 3._o and_o with_o he_o be_v redemption_n that_o we_o need_v be_v sell_v under_o sin_n and_o that_o we_o find_v a_o price_n give_v for_o we_o to_o redeem_v we_o the_o precious_a blood_n of_o his_o dear_a son_n 4._o and_o this_o his_o redemption_n be_v copiosa_fw-la redemptio_fw-la plentiful_a abundant_a for_o by_o it_o he_o redeem_v the_o whole_a world_n 1_o joh._n 1.2_o ver._n 8_o and_o bequeath_v to_o his_o a_o inheritance_n in_o heaven_n rom._n 8.17_o only_o which_o he_o will_v apply_v to_o israel_n only_o 5._o but_o this_o be_v to_o take_v effect_n upon_o israel_n his_o people_n only_o for_o he_o shall_v redeem_v israel_n from_o all_o his_o sin_n it_o be_v not_o as_o the_o jew_n expect_v a_o temporal_a redemption_n but_o a_o spiritual_a as_o the_o angel_n tell_v joseph_n his_o name_n shall_v be_v jesus_n for_o he_o shall_v save_v his_o people_n from_o their_o sin_n which_o be_v begin_v in_o this_o life_n and_o shall_v be_v perfect_v in_o the_o other_o where_o we_o shall_v be_v deliver_v not_o only_o from_o sin_n but_o the_o punishment_n and_o danger_n of_o sin_v the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o psalm_n o_o most_o just_a and_o holy_a god_n who_o eye_n can_v approve_v iniquity_n no_o not_o in_o thy_o best_a and_o dear_a servant_n we_o must_v needs_o confess_v that_o for_o our_o rebellion_n and_o ingratitude_n against_o thou_o we_o be_v just_o bring_v to_o this_o abyss_n of_o trouble_n from_o which_o without_o thy_o help_n we_o can_v escape_v ver._n 1_o be_v then_o oppress_v and_o overwhelm_v with_o these_o depth_n of_o sin_n and_o misery_n ver._n 2_o from_o the_o bottom_n of_o our_o heart_n we_o cry_v unto_o thou_o o_o lord_n lord_n hear_v our_o voice_n and_o let_v thy_o ear_n be_v attentive_a to_o our_o supplication_n lest_o if_o thou_o make_v as_o though_o thou_o hear_v not_o we_o become_v like_o they_o that_o descend_v into_o the_o pit_n pity_v our_o infirmity_n and_o remember_v thy_o mercy_n for_o which_o our_o misery_n be_v a_o fit_a object_n be_v not_o unto_o we_o a_o severe_a judge_n but_o a_o merciful_a father_n and_o take_v not_o that_o revenge_n upon_o we_o which_o we_o deserve_v for_o if_o thou_o shall_v observe_v and_o punish_v according_a to_o the_o rigour_n of_o justice_n ver._n 3_o what_o man_n among_o we_o be_v so_o holy_a and_o pure_a in_o thy_o eye_n that_o he_o may_v
stand_v before_o thou_o and_o abide_v thy_o sentence_n we_o flee_v then_o from_o thy_o feat_n of_o justice_n to_o thy_o throne_n of_o grace_n ver._n 4_o with_o thou_o there_o be_v forgiveness_n mercy_n be_v so_o genuine_a and_o natural_a unto_o thou_o that_o thou_o can_v no_o more_o be_v than_o not_o be_v merciful_a therefore_o out_o of_o this_o thy_o inclination_n and_o facility_n to_o remit_v iniquity_n and_o pass_v by_o transgression_n in_o fear_n and_o reverence_n in_o faith_n and_o hope_n we_o opproach_v thy_o presence_n and_o beg_v a_o pardon_n it_o be_v at_o the_o gate_n of_o thy_o mercy_n we_o lie_v ver._n 5_o there_o we_o expect_v and_o wait_v for_o our_o lord_n our_o soul_n do_v wait_v for_o the_o accomplishment_n of_o thy_o word_n and_o promise_n who_o have_v say_v that_o if_o in_o our_o tribulation_n we_o shall_v turn_v unto_o thou_o and_o seek_v thou_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o our_o soul_n thou_o will_v be_v find_v by_o we_o remember_v then_o thy_o word_n in_o which_o thou_o have_v cause_v thy_o servant_n to_o put_v their_o trust_n for_o in_o this_o night_n of_o misery_n we_o rely_v upon_o it_o ver._n 6_o and_o our_o soul_n wait_v for_o it_o more_o than_o they_o that_o watch_v for_o the_o morning_n yea_o i_o say_v more_o than_o they_o that_o wait_v for_o the_o morning_n thou_o be_v the_o hope_n and_o fear_n of_o israel_n ver._n 7_o and_o with_o thou_o be_v plenteous_a redemption_n a_o price_n thou_o be_v please_v to_o accept_v for_o our_o ransom_n and_o thy_o belove_a son_n be_v please_v to_o lay_v down_o the_o price_n for_o the_o merit_n then_o of_o that_o price_n be_v the_o blood_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n ver._n 8_o accept_v we_o into_o thy_o favour_n pardon_v our_o iniquity_n and_o redéem_v we_o from_o the_o guilt_n from_o the_o power_n from_o the_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o bring_v we_o to_o thy_o everlasting_a kingdom_n where_o we_o may_v reign_v with_o our_o belssed_a redeemer_n for_o evermore_o psal._n cxxxi_o david_n be_v accuse_v by_o saul_n servant_n that_o he_o aspire_v to_o the_o kingdom_n protest_v his_o innocency_n his_o humble_a thought_n and_o meek_a deportment_n 2._o that_o his_o confidence_n be_v upon_o god_n promise_n to_o that_o he_o trust_v and_o therefore_o be_v far_o from_o any_o ambition_n and_o by_o his_o example_n call_v on_o israel_n to_o trust_v in_o god_n as_o he_o do_v 1._o humility_n david_n protest_v his_o humility_n he_o profess_v he_o be_v far_o from_o pride_n in_o his_o heart_n in_o his_o carriage_n in_o his_o undertake_n 1._o pride_n 1._o far_o from_o pride_n no_o pride_n there_o be_v in_o heart_n lord_n my_o heart_n be_v not_o haughty_a and_o call_v god_n to_o witness_v of_o it_o 2._o ver._n 1_o no_o arrogance_n in_o his_o gesture_n carriage_n brow_n nor_o my_o eye_n lofty_a 3._o nor_o in_o his_o undertake_n neither_o do_v i_o exercise_v myself_o in_o great_a matter_n which_o be_v too_o high_a for_o i_o he_o keep_v himself_o within_o his_o bound_n and_o 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to_o be_v read_v si_fw-mi non_fw-la composui_fw-la &_o seclavi_fw-la animum_fw-la if_o i_o have_v not_o compose_v and_o quiet_v my_o soul_n as_o a_o wean_a child_n then_o let_v this_o and_o this_o befall_v i_o which_o clause_n be_v to_o be_v supply_v 3._o ver._n 3_o last_o he_o propose_v his_o own_o example_n of_o humility_n for_o all_o israel_n to_o follow_v let_v israel_n hope_n in_o the_o lord_n from_o henceforth_o israel_n he_o propose_v his_o example_n to_o israel_n even_o for_o ever_o the_o prophet_n intention_n be_v not_o then_o to_o boast_v of_o himself_o as_o do_v the_o proud_a pharisee_fw-mi or_o to_o be_v puff_v with_o pride_n because_o he_o be_v not_o proud_a but_o to_o admonish_v the_o people_n how_o little_a they_o ought_v to_o presume_v of_o themselves_o god_n the_o they_o trust_v not_o on_o themselves_o but_o god_n and_o how_o much_o to_o repose_v their_o confidence_n in_o god_n for_o if_o a_o king_n and_o a_o prophet_n dare_v neither_o boast_n of_o his_o wisdom_n and_o 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and_o quiet_a spirit_n regulate_v and_o moderate_a desire_n ver._n 2_o that_o may_v never_o excee_v or_o attempt_v matter_n which_o be_v beyond_o the_o bound_n of_o our_o vocation_n o_o god_n so_o subdue_v our_o affection_n that_o our_o soul_n may_v be_v as_o a_o wean_a child_n that_o depend_v only_o upon_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o mother_n and_o receive_v with_o thanks_o that_o nourishment_n and_o nurture_n which_o she_o be_v please_v to_o give_v ver._n 3_o so_o let_v our_o soul_n depend_v upon_o thy_o bounty_n and_o take_v thankful_o what_o thou_o be_v please_v to_o bestow_v we_o know_v thy_o church_n can_v never_o be_v happy_a except_o despair_v of_o her_o own_o strength_n she_o take_v thou_o for_o her_o resuge_a we_o beseech_v thou_o therefore_o give_v her_o grace_n that_o renounce_v she_o own_o merit_n she_o may_v humble_o pur_fw-mi all_o her_o confidence_n in_o thou_o let_v israel_n hope_n in_o the_o lord_n from_o henceforth_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n psal._n cxxxii_o the_o 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to_o his_o son_n to_o be_v sing_v at_o the_o dedication_n of_o the_o temple_n that_o solomon_n then_o make_v use_v of_o some_o part_n of_o it_o be_v apparent_a 2_o chron._n 6.16_o 41_o 42._o the_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v three_o 1._o a_o petition_n before_o which_o be_v express_v david_n care_n and_o vow_n to_o settle_v the_o ark_n mention_v the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v before_o and_o with_o what_o reverence_n they_o will_v settle_v it_o in_o the_o temple_n and_o then_o set_v down_o the_o solemn_a prayer_n then_o use_v from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 11._o 2._o a_o explication_n of_o the_o promise_v make_v unto_o david_n for_o the_o continuance_n of_o his_o kingdom_n in_o his_o posterity_n ver_fw-la 11_o 12._o and_o god_n love_n to_o his_o church_n
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send_v forth_o a_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a savour_n rejoice_v all_o as_o do_v that_o ointment_n 3._o it_o heal_v bruise_n wound_n ulcer_n make_v by_o war_n as_o that_o balsom_a do_v 1_o cor._n 13._o 3._o profitable_a 3._o profitable_a the_o profit_n and_o commodity_n that_o flow_v from_o unity_n peace_n and_o concord_n he_o express_v ver._n 3_o by_o compare_v it_o to_o the_o dew_n that_o fall_v upon_o the_o mountain_n which_o make_v they_o fruitful_a for_o when_o the_o rain_n that_o fall_v upon_o they_o dry_v up_o or_o run_v away_o the_o dew_n remain_v and_o refresh_v the_o grass_n peace_n he_o say_v be_v like_o this_o dew_n it_o be_v as_o the_o dew_n of_o hermon_n blessing_n like_o the_o dew_n of_o hermon_n of_o zion_n which_o be_v accompany_v with_o a_o blessing_n and_o as_o the_o dew_n that_o descend_v on_o the_o mountain_n of_o zion_n it_o gentle_o descend_v and_o insensible_o fructify_v and_o benefit_n the_o ground_n and_o peace_n enrich_v 4._o and_o this_o he_o set_v down_o without_o any_o metaphor_n viz._n that_o peace_n have_v a_o promise_n of_o a_o blessing_n a_o perpetual_a blessing_n from_o god_n for_o there_o the_o lord_n command_v his_o blessing_n even_o life_n for_o evermore_o god_n declare_v by_o the_o abundance_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o he_o give_v to_o those_o that_o live_v in_o peace_n how_o acceptable_a concord_n and_o unity_n of_o brethren_n be_v unto_o he_o 1._o he_o command_v his_o blessing_n command_v all_o creature_n to_o be_v useful_a unto_o they_o and_o serve_v they_o 2._o his_o blessing_n be_v prosperity_n good_a success_n etc._n etc._n benedicere_fw-la ejus_fw-la est_fw-la benefacere_fw-la 3._o this_o he_o call_v life_n for_o non_fw-la est_fw-la vivere_fw-la sed_fw-la valere_fw-la vita_fw-la with_o trouble_n grief_n etc._n etc._n a_o man_n life_n be_v non_fw-la vitales_fw-la no_o life_n a_o quiet_a life_n those_o then_o that_o live_v in_o peace_n shall_v have_v which_o be_v not_o interrupt_v with_o grievance_n on_o the_o contrary_a where_o there_o be_v dissension_n in_o religion_n or_o in_o the_o civil_a state_n there_o be_v malediction_n and_o death_n the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o three_o psalm_n o_o god_n who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o peace_n and_o lover_n of_o concord_n and_o have_v adopt_v we_o to_o be_v thy_o child_n in_o christ_n jesus_n ver._n 1_o grant_v that_o we_o may_v be_v all_o of_o one_o heart_n and_o one_o soul_n and_o as_o we_o be_v brethren_n so_o as_o brethren_n we_o may_v dwell_v together_o in_o unity_n make_v we_o to_o know_v the_o good_a and_o sweet_a of_o peace_n and_o no_o long_o by_o schism_n war_n and_o dissension_n withhold_v good_a thing_n from_o we_o o_o refresh_v the_o head_n and_o skirt_n of_o the_o garment_n ver._n 2_o prince_n and_o people_n with_o this_o precious_a ointment_n let_v it_o descend_v upon_o thy_o people_n as_o the_o dew_n upon_o the_o mountain_n by_o which_o they_o be_v moisten_v and_o bring_v forth_o much_o fruit_n ver._n 3_o after_o our_o long_a experience_n of_o the_o evil_n that_o arise_v from_o division_n and_o dissension_n command_v thy_o blessing_n of_o peace_n to_o light_v upon_o we_o so_o shall_v our_o life_n that_o have_v be_v hitherto_o full_a of_o trouble_n be_v sweet_a and_o comfortable_a prosperous_a and_o happy_a and_o we_o will_v always_o live_v in_o unity_n peace_n and_o concord_n and_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o mercy_n in_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n cxxxiv_o in_o this_o psalm_n the_o prophet_n exhort_v the_o levite_n and_o minister_n of_o religion_n to_o attend_v to_o their_o appoint_a hour_n of_o prayer_n 2._o god_n the_o levite_n exhort_v to_o bless_v god_n bring_v in_o the_o minister_n blessing_n the_o people_n ver_fw-la 3._o 1._o behold_v bless_v you_o the_o lord_n ver._n 1_o 2._o yea_o principal_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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the_o power_n of_o angel_n work_n and_o far_o for_o his_o work_n but_o his_o own_o only_a give_v thanks_o to_o the_o lord_n 1._o who_o have_v do_v wonderful_a thing_n his_o instance_n be_v present_o in_o the_o creation_n mercy_n creation_n of_o creation_n in_o all_o which_o he_o show_v his_o mercy_n 2._o for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o his_o mercy_n be_v conspicuous_a in_o this_o work_n for_o he_o make_v not_o any_o thing_n of_o necessity_n as_o if_o he_o need_v the_o creature_n ver._n 4_o but_o mere_o out_o of_o his_o ineffable_a goodwill_n and_o mercy_n of_o these_o wonderful_a thing_n first_o instance_n first_o the_o prophet_n his_o 1._o heaven_n 1._o the_o heaven_n first_o instance_n in_o the_o heaven_n to_o he_o give_v thanks_o that_o by_o wisdom_n make_v the_o heaven_n it_o be_v his_o first_o work_n gen._n 1._o for_o whether_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o magnitude_n the_o figure_n the_o beauty_n the_o motion_n the_o order_n of_o the_o orb_n the_o splendour_n the_o 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endure_v for_o ever_o in_o this_o there_o be_v a_o threefold_a mercy_n 1._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o earth_n to_o make_v it_o something_o of_o nothing_o 2._o in_o respect_n of_o the_o water_n to_o which_o he_o prepare_v a_o settle_a place_n 3._o in_o respect_n of_o man_n to_o who_o he_o give_v the_o earth_n uncover_v and_o safe_a from_o the_o water_n yet_o water_v with_o river_n that_o he_o may_v live_v in_o it_o till_o it_o and_o reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o it_o 3._o ver._n 6_o the_o three_o instance_n be_v the_o two_o great_a luminary_n and_o the_o star_n in_o the_o three_o follow_a verse_n moon_n verse_n the_o sun_n and_o moon_n 1._o ver._n 7_o give_v thanks_o to_o he_o who_o make_v great_a liht_n for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o the_o sun_n to_o rule_v by_o day_n for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o the_o moon_n and_o the_o star_n to_o rule_v the_o night_n for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o these_o do_v wonderful_o adorn_v the_o heaven_n and_o profit_v the_o earth_n for_o these_o light_n especial_o by_o illuminate_v the_o earth_n do_v comfort_n we_o and_o be_v over_o our_o work_n by_o night_n and_o day_n and_o he_o instance_v in_o these_o rather_o than_o in_o other_o work_n of_o god_n because_o these_o shine_n to_o all_o the_o world_n and_o therefore_o every_o man_n be_v unexcusable_a if_o by_o they_o they_o acknowledge_v not_o god_n wisdom_n 3._o from_o the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n creation_n before_o the_o three_o part_n 2._o of_o providence_n to_o israel_n before_o he_o descend_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o work_n of_o his_o providence_n in_o preservation_n of_o his_o church_n and_o instance_v in_o his_o people_n israel_n who_o he_o deliver_v from_o egypt_n with_o a_o mighty_a hand_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o man_n of_o war_n and_o this_o in_o respect_n of_o israel_n be_v a_o act_n of_o mercy_n though_o on_o the_o egyptian_n a_o act_n of_o justice_n ver._n 10_o give_v thanks_o to_o he_o that_o smite_v egypt_n in_o their_o first-born_a for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o bring_v out_o israel_n from_o among_o they_o for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o with_o a_o strong_a hand_n and_o stretched-out_a arm_n for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o to_o he_o which_o divide_v the_o red_a sea_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o make_v israel_n to_o pass_v through_o the_o midst_n of_o it_o for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n but_o overthrow_v pharaoh_n and_o his_o host_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n give_v thanks_o to_o he_o which_o lead_v his_o people_n through_o the_o wilderness_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n to_o he_o which_o smite_v great_a king_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o slay_v famous_a king_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n sihon_n king_n of_o the_o amorites_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n ver._n 20_o and_o og_n the_o king_n of_o bashan_n for_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o give_v their_o land_n for_o a_o heritage_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n even_o a_o heritage_n to_o israel_n his_o servant_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n he_o perform_v unto_o they_o all_o the_o office_n of_o a_o good_a captain_n guide_n leader_n nay_o father_n for_o he_o take_v care_n for_o food_n for_o they_o feed_v they_o with_o bread_n from_o heaven_n bring_v for_o they_o water_n out_o of_o the_o rock_n cure_v their_o sick_a defend_v they_o and_o avenge_v they_o on_o their_o enemy_n etc._n etc._n but_o the_o whole_a history_n be_v so_o plain_a in_o moses_n that_o it_o need_v no_o explanation_n 4._o all_o this_o be_v do_v for_o they_o before_o they_o enter_v the_o land_n of_o canaan_n canaan_n canaan_n after_o they_o enter_v canaan_n the_o prophet_n go_v on_o to_o
remember_v what_o be_v do_v for_o they_o after_o they_o prove_v a_o rebellious_a people_n for_o which_o god_n humble_v they_o and_o bring_v the_o philistine_n and_o the_o babylonian_a king_n against_o they_o who_o conquer_v they_o and_o keep_v they_o under_o and_o in_o subjection_n but_o god_n in_o this_o their_o oppression_n when_o they_o cry_v and_o turn_v to_o he_o forsake_v they_o not_o but_o raise_v up_o some_o judge_n king_n or_o other_o to_o deliver_v they_o as_o gideon_n samson_n david_n cyrus_n etc._n etc._n which_o the_o prophet_n mention_v in_o the_o next_o verse_n ver._n 23_o who_o remember_v we_o when_o we_o be_v in_o our_o low_a estate_n for_o his_o mercy_n etc._n etc._n and_o have_v redeem_v we_o from_o our_o enemy_n for_o his_o mercy_n psal_n 135.14_o 5._o last_o that_o this_o goodness_n be_v not_o extend_v only_o to_o his_o people_n creature_n people_n and_o his_o providence_n to_o all_o creature_n but_o even_o to_o all_o creature_n be_v manifest_a in_o that_o he_o 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and_o never_o cease_v to_o prosecute_v they_o with_o mercy_n till_o thou_o give_v they_o the_o heritage_n of_o the_o heathen_a yea_o when_o they_o be_v bring_v to_o any_o low_a estate_n thou_o redeem_v they_o from_o their_o enemy_n for_o thy_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o thou_o therefore_o who_o be_v rich_a in_o bounty_n clemency_n and_o mercy_n that_o never_o can_v have_v a_o end_n behold_v we_o beseech_v thou_o thy_o church_n and_o remember_v it_o now_o in_o a_o low_a estate_n remit_v our_o sin_n pardon_v our_o transgression_n repent_v concern_v thy_o servant_n and_o redeem_v we_o from_o our_o enemy_n for_o thy_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o thou_o which_o give_v food_n to_o all_o flesh_n ver._n 25_o feed_v our_o soul_n with_o the_o celestial_a manna_n thy_o word_n and_o thy_o sacrament_n for_o thy_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o so_o shall_v we_o give_v thanks_o to_o thou_o o_o lord_n because_o thou_o be_v good_a and_o thy_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o ver._n 1_o so_o shall_v 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presence_n with_o his_o people_n ver._n 2_o it_o be_v as_o it_o be_v god_n palace_n and_o there_o he_o rule_v as_o a_o king_n temple_n king_n in_o the_o temple_n and_o therefore_o he_o will_v fall_v low_a bow_n worship_n i_o will_v worship_v towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n which_o the_o jew_n do_v when_o absent_a from_o jerusalem_n dan._n 6._o 4._o it_o 4._o the_o cause_n induce_v he_o to_o it_o from_o the_o cause_n inward_o induce_v he_o to_o it_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n 1._o king_n 1._o god_n call_v he_o to_o be_v king_n for_o thy_o love_a kindness_n in_o call_v i_o from_o the_o sheepfold_a to_o the_o kingdom_n 2._o word_n 2._o perform_v his_o word_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n in_o perform_v thy_o promise_n in_o perform_v which_o 5._o thou_o have_v magnify_v thy_o word_n above_o all_o thy_o name_n this_o clause_n be_v diverse_o read_v thou_o have_v magnify_v thy_o name_n in_o thy_o word_n that_o be_v in_o perform_v thy_o 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hear_v and_o grant_v his_o petition_n which_o he_o present_v to_o his_o god_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o banishment_n and_o affliction_n ver._n 3_o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o cry_v thou_o answer_v i_o and_o strengthen_v i_o with_o strength_n in_o my_o soul_n infirm_a creature_n we_o be_v and_o in_o temptation_n and_o affliction_n must_v faint_v except_o god_n strengthen_v we_o out_o of_o all_o these_o motive_n david_n will_v praise_v god_n 2._o david_n have_v set_v down_o what_o god_n have_v do_v for_o he_o part_n the_o second_o part_n in_o mercy_n call_v he_o from_o follow_v the_o ewe_n great_a with_o young_a one_o anoint_v he_o to_o be_v a_o king_n hear_v his_o prayer_n strengthen_v he_o in_o his_o affliction_n and_o in_o truth_n perform_v his_o promise_n conceive_v it_o impossible_a but_o that_o either_o the_o neighbour_n or_o future_a king_n shall_v take_v this_o when_o they_o hear_v of_o it_o into_o their_o consideration_n and_o acknowledge_v the_o miracle_n and_o praise_n god_n for_o it_o this_o certain_o be_v the_o literal_a sense_n god_n this_o mercy_n to_o david_n be_v like_a to_o move_v other_o king_n to_o magnify_v god_n though_o it_o may_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o the_o conversion_n of_o king_n in_o future_a to_o the_o faith_n 1._o all_o the_o king_n of_o the_o earth_n hiram_n toe_n etc._n etc._n or_o the_o future_a king_n of_o israel_n judah_n shall_v praise_v thou_o when_o they_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o thy_o mouth_n what_o thou_o have_v say_v of_o i_o david_n and_o of_o my_o seed_n ver._n 5_o 2._o yea_o they_o shall_v sing_v in_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o be_v of_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n muscul_fw-la of_o his_o mercy_n truth_n clemency_n for_o great_a be_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v very_o glorious_a in_o all_o his_o way_n his_o work_n his_o proceed_n 3._o of_o which_o this_o be_v one_o though_o the_o lord_n be_v high_a yet_o have_v he_o respect_n to_o the_o lowly_a of_o which_o i_o david_n may_v be_v a_o instance_n but_o the_o proud_a he_o behold_v afar_o off_o he_o remove_v far_o from_o he_o he_o will_v not_o have_v to_o do_v with_o they_o they_o be_v in_o remotis_fw-la agendis_fw-la of_o which_o saul_n may_v be_v a_o example_n and_o the_o devil_n 3._o because_o god_n who_o be_v high_a look_v upon_o the_o lowly_a god_n the_o three_o part_n with_o it_o so_o move_v he_o be_v that_o he_o put_v his_o affiance_n in_o god_n therefore_o david_n be_v conscious_a to_o himself_o of_o his_o own_o humility_n promise_v himself_o help_v from_o god_n in_o all_o his_o tribulation_n even_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v 1._o if_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o trouble_n that_o be_v on_o all_o side_n expose_v to_o trouble_v ver._n 7_o 2._o thou_o will_v revive_v i_o make_v i_o live_v and_o preserve_v i_o safe_a and_o untouched_a 3._o thou_o shall_v stretch_v forth_o thy_o hand_n against_o the_o wrath_n of_o my_o enemy_n thou_o by_o thy_o power_n shall_v restrain_v their_o fury_n that_o will_v devour_v i_o and_o hinder_v their_o endeavour_n and_o enterprise_n 4._o and_o thy_o right_a hand_n shall_v save_v i_o thy_o power_n thy_o virtue_n thy_o christ_n who_o in_o isa_n 53._o be_v call_v the_o arm_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v do_v it_o the_o last_o verse_n depend_v on_o the_o former_a because_o he_o know_v he_o and_o that_o that_o god_n who_o have_v will_v yet_o deliver_v he_o that_o as_o yet_o many_o trouble_n and_o affliction_n remain_v to_o be_v undergo_v therefore_o he_o be_v confident_a that_o the_o same_o god_n who_o have_v hitherto_o deliver_v he_o will_v be_v a_o good_a god_n to_o he_o for_o the_o future_a and_o deliver_v he_o in_o time_n to_o come_v and_o so_o make_v his_o work_n perfect_a 1._o the_o lord_n will_v perfect_v that_o which_o concernt_v i_o not_o for_o any_o
merit_n but_o mercy_n 2._o of_o which_o he_o give_v the_o reason_n thy_o mercy_n o_o lord_n endure_v 〈◊〉_d â—ver_o ver._n 8_o it_o be_v not_o for_o a_o moment_n it_o vanish_v not_o with_o one_o benefit_n mercy_n for_o his_o mercy_n but_o 〈◊〉_d be_v eternal_a so_o be_v it_o eternal_a and_o the_o resote_n i_o know_v that_o god_n will_v persâ—â—_n in_o i_o what_o he_o have_v begin_v 3._o and_o to_o that_o end_n he_o conclude_v with_o a_o prayer_n pray_v and_o for_o this_o he_o pray_v forsake_v not_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n thou_o which_o in_o mercy_n have_v begin_v this_o work_n conserve_n increase_n perfect_v it_o because_o it_o be_v thy_o own_o work_n only_o and_o none_o of_o i_o if_o we_o desire_v that_o god_n shall_v perfect_v any_o work_n in_o we_o we_o must_v be_v sure_a that_o it_o be_v his_o work_n absalon_n work_n have_v no_o blessing_n for_o it_o be_v none_o of_o go_n the_o prayer_n out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o thirty_o eight_o psalm_n o_o lord_n i_o will_v praise_v thou_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n neither_o will_v i_o do_v this_o private_o and_o within_o the_o wall_n of_o my_o house_n but_o in_o public_a and_o in_o the_o assembly_n of_o thy_o saint_n even_o before_o angel_n and_o the_o great_a prince_n who_o be_v terrestrial_a god_n ver._n 1_o i_o will_v sing_v psalm_n to_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o name_n i_o will_v bow_v myself_o and_o fall_v low_a and_o worship_n towards_o thy_o holy_a temple_n and_o there_o praise_v thy_o name_n for_o thy_o lovingkindness_n in_o make_v unto_o i_o many_o gracious_a promise_n and_o for_o thy_o truth_n in_o perform_v what_o thou_o have_v promise_v in_o both_o which_o thou_o have_v magnify_v thy_o name_n ver._n 2_o and_o thy_o word_n above_o all_o thing_n that_o be_v in_o heaven_n and_o earth_n thou_o have_v command_v i_o to_o call_v on_o thou_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o i_o in_o obedience_n to_o thy_o word_n have_v call_v and_o in_o the_o day_n when_o i_o cry_v thou_o answer'd_v i_o by_o which_o thou_o have_v magnify_v thy_o word_n and_o in_o my_o weak_a estate_n ver._n 3_o thou_o have_v strengthen_v i_o with_o strength_n and_o consolation_n in_o my_o soul_n by_o which_o thou_o have_v magnify_v thy_o name_n so_o many_o have_v be_v thy_o mercy_n so_o wonderful_a thy_o providence_n so_o strange_a thy_o protection_n towards_o i_o through_o my_o whole_a life_n so_o beyond_o expectation_n thy_o salvation_n send_v unto_o i_o in_o my_o great_a danger_n ver._n 4_o that_o whosoever_o shall_v hear_v the_o word_n of_o thy_o mouth_n speak_v of_o i_o and_o fulfil_v in_o i_o will_v be_v ready_a to_o praise_v thou_o yea_o ver._n 5_o they_o shall_v sing_v of_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n of_o thy_o wisdom_n thy_o power_n thy_o justice_n thy_o goodness_n and_o confess_v upon_o the_o consideration_n of_o thy_o work_n that_o great_a be_v the_o majesty_n and_o glory_n of_o our_o god_n for_o though_o thou_o be_v high_a most_o high_a in_o nature_n most_o high_a in_o power_n most_o high_a in_o command_n and_o empire_n ver._n 6_o yet_o thou_o humble_a thyself_o and_o have_v respect_n to_o the_o lowly_a for_o who_o sake_n thou_o humble_v thyself_o in_o thy_o son_n do_v vouchsafe_v to_o descend_v from_o heaven_n and_o converse_v with_o they_o as_o for_o the_o proud_a thou_o behold_v they_o afar_o off_o as_o no_o way_n approve_v their_o haughty_a thought_n o_o lord_n remove_v far_o from_o i_o all_o pride_n of_o heart_n and_o create_v in_o i_o a_o humble_a spirit_n that_o thou_o may_v cast_v one_o good_a look_n towards_o i_o descend_v into_o my_o heart_n by_o grace_n and_o that_o i_o may_v from_o this_o low_a estate_n ascend_v unto_o thou_o thou_o o_o lord_n have_v hitherto_o be_v merciful_a unto_o i_o and_o deliver_v i_o from_o many_o trouble_n ver._n 7_o but_o yet_o i_o carry_v about_o i_o a_o body_n of_o flesh_n and_o my_o sorrow_n be_v not_o at_o a_o end_n i_o must_v look_v for_o affliction_n and_o i_o expect_v they_o that_o which_o alone_o can_v arm_v i_o against_o these_o calamity_n be_v the_o experience_n of_o thy_o former_a mercy_n hitherto_o thou_o have_v and_o i_o be_o assure_v that_o hereafter_o thou_o will_v deliver_v i_o though_o then_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o trouble_n i_o know_v thou_o will_v revive_v i_o thou_o shall_v stretch_v forth_o thy_o hand_n against_o the_o wrath_n of_o my_o enemy_n quell_v their_o fury_n and_o allay_v their_o rage_n and_o thy_o right_a hand_n shall_v save_v i_o o_o lord_n perfect_a thy_o work_n in_o i_o that_o thou_o have_v begin_v it_o proceed_v not_o from_o my_o merâ—â—_n but_o thy_o mercy_n ver._n 8_o and_o this_o thy_o mercy_n be_v not_o for_o a_o moment_n but_o endure_v for_o ever_o 〈◊〉_d vanish_v not_o with_o one_o benefit_n but_o be_v eternal_a as_o thou_o be_v eternal_a and_o all_o the_o work_n that_o flow_v from_o i_o whether_o within_o i_o or_o do_v upon_o i_o be_v thy_o work_n forsake_v not_o then_o but_o protect_v and_o cherish_v the_o work_n of_o thy_o own_o hand_n nor_o leave_v i_o who_o be_o thy_o workmanship_n create_v after_o thy_o own_o image_n good_a god_n renew_v in_o i_o what_o be_v decay_v by_o the_o fraud_n and_o malice_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o my_o own_o frailty_n let_v thy_o grace_n pursue_v i_o and_o thy_o right_a hand_n uphold_v i_o that_o i_o may_v attain_v to_o that_o perfection_n of_o thy_o saint_n in_o glory_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o psal._n cxxxix_o in_o this_o psalm_n david_n have_v aspersion_n lay_v upon_o he_o by_o his_o enemy_n appeal_v to_o god_n in_o justification_n of_o his_o innocency_n and_o he_o desire_v of_o god_n to_o be_v his_o witness_n and_o compurgator_n ver_fw-la 23._o now_o that_o this_o his_o appeal_n be_v not_o think_v unreasonable_a he_o present_v god_n in_o his_o two_o especial_a attribute_n omniscience_n and_o omnipresonce_n then_o he_o show_v how_o free_a he_o be_v like_a to_o be_v from_o the_o fault_n with_o which_o he_o be_v charge_v in_o that_o he_o love_v goodness_n and_o good_a man_n and_o hate_v the_o way_n of_o wickedness_n and_o wicked_a man_n this_o be_v the_o sum._n the_o part_n be_v 1._o a_o description_n of_o god_n omniscience_n from_o ver_fw-la 1._o to_o 7._o 2._o the_o description_n of_o his_o omnipresence_n from_o ver_fw-la 7._o to_o 18._o 3._o david_n hatred_n of_o evil_n and_o wicked_a man_n from_o ver_fw-la 19_o to_o 23._o 4._o the_o protestation_n of_o his_o own_o innocency_n which_o he_o offer_v to_o the_o test_n and_o trial_n of_o god_n ver_fw-la 23_o 24._o 1._o he_o begin_v with_o god_n omniscience_n he_o the_o first_o part_n god_n omniscience_n he_o and_o take_v upon_o he_o the_o person_n of_o mankind_n for_o what_o he_o say_v of_o himself_o be_v as_o true_a of_o all_o man_n for_o we_o be_v all_o know_v to_o god_n ver._n 1_o 1._o o_o lord_n thou_o have_v search_v i_o out_o prove_v examine_v know_v know_v try_v i_o by_o a_o exact_a search_n or_o scrutiny_n it_o need_v not_o but_o he_o will_v have_v we_o know_v that_o god_n most_o accurate_o search_v into_o all_o our_o way_n not_o the_o least_o thing_n we_o do_v be_v hide_v from_o he_o thou_o search_v i_o out_o and_o know_v i_o now_o what_o he_o say_v in_o general_a he_o open_v in_o particular_n ver._n 2_o 2._o as_o first_o for_o our_o action_n he_o search_v and_o know_v they_o action_n they_o our_o action_n 1._o thou_o know_v my_o down-sitting_a and_o my_o uprising_n when_o where_o and_o for_o what_o cause_n i_o sit_v down_o or_o rise_v 2._o for_o our_o thought_n he_o search_v they_o also_o thought_n also_o our_o thought_n thou_o understand_v my_o thought_n afar_o off_o from_o all_o eternity_n thou_o know_v my_o counsel_n my_o cogitation_n even_o before_o i_o begin_v to_o think_v they_o ver._n 3_o 3._o the_o intent_n and_o purpose_n of_o our_o thought_n and_o action_n intent_n action_n our_o intent_n the_o end_n we_o aim_v at_o thou_o compasse_v my_o path_n and_o my_o lie_v down_o and_o be_v acquaint_v with_o all_o my_o way_n 4._o yea_o and_o our_o word_n too_o there_o be_v not_o a_o word_n in_o my_o tongue_n but_z ver._n 4_o o_o lord_n thou_o know_v it_o altogether_o word_n altogether_o our_o word_n and_o of_o this_o he_o give_v this_o reason_n because_o god_n be_v our_o maker_n ver._n 5_o toti_fw-la quanti_fw-la quanti_fw-la sumus_fw-la we_o be_v his_o work_n thou_o have_v beset_v i_o behind_o and_o before_o maker_n the_o reason_n be_v because_o he_o be_v our_o maker_n and_o lay_v thy_o hand_n upâ—â—_n i_o the_o vulgar_a read_v this_o verse_n thus_o ecce_fw-la domine_fw-la tu_fw-la cognovisti_fw-la omne_fw-la novissima_fw-la &_o antiqua_fw-la mea_fw-la tu_fw-la formasti_fw-la i_o &_o posuisti_fw-la super_fw-la i_o manum_fw-la tuam_fw-la where_o bellarmine_n say_v there_o be_v
therefore_o o_o lord_n i_o cry_v and_o profess_v before_o the_o whole_a world_n thou_o be_v my_o refuge_n my_o stay_n my_o hope_n ver._n 6_o my_o strong_a tower_n of_o defence_n thou_o alone_o while_o i_o remain_v in_o this_o land_n of_o the_o live_n be_v my_o portion_n and_o heritage_n i_o have_v choose_v thou_o for_o my_o shield_n and_o buckler_n my_o affection_n be_v to_o thou_o and_o i_o will_v rely_v only_o on_o thou_o therefore_o good_a god_n attend_v unto_o my_o cry_n for_o i_o be_o bring_v very_o low_a weaken_a and_o humble_v and_o depress_v and_o bring_v to_o a_o forlorn_a condition_n ver._n 7_o deliver_v i_o from_o those_o that_o persecute_v i_o and_o thirst_n after_o my_o blood_n for_o they_o be_v grow_v far_o too_o strong_a for_o i_o bring_v my_o soul_n out_o of_o this_o affliction_n with_o which_o i_o be_o straighten_a as_o in_o a_o prison_n and_o i_o will_v praise_v and_o magnify_v thy_o name_n nay_o the_o righteous_a and_o sincere-hearted_n israelites_n that_o expect_v the_o performance_n of_o thy_o promise_n and_o long_o for_o it_o upon_o this_o mercy_n extend_v to_o i_o shall_v then_o compass_v i_o about_o adhere_v unto_o i_o and_o congratulate_v my_o deliverance_n and_o restitution_n sing_v they_o will_v in_o the_o house_n of_o the_o lord_n that_o thou_o have_v deal_v bountiful_o with_o i_o get_v thyself_o honour_n then_o upon_o pharaoh_n and_o all_o his_o army_n deliver_v out_o of_o this_o egyptian_a bondage_n thy_o poor_a afflict_a israel_n bring_v they_o into_o the_o promise_a land_n expel_v the_o canaanite_n before_o they_o and_o exalt_v the_o kingdom_n of_o thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n be_v all_o glory_n dominion_n and_o power_n now_o and_o for_o ever_o amen_n psal._n cxliii_o be_v the_o last_o of_o the_o penitential_o david_n be_v drive_v from_o jerusalem_n by_o his_o son_n absalon_n wise_o call_v to_o mind_v his_o sin_n as_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o which_o in_o this_o psalm_n he_o deplore_v and_o desire_v grace_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n the_o part_n of_o this_o psalm_n be_v 1._o a_o prayer_n to_o god_n for_o remission_n of_o sin_n ground_v upon_o god_n promise_n and_o goodness_n ver_fw-la 1._o not_o upon_o his_o own_o worthiness_n ver_fw-la 2._o 2._o a_o narration_n of_o the_o sad_a state_n of_o his_o affair_n ver_fw-la 3_o 4._o 3._o the_o comfort_n he_o receive_v in_o his_o sad_a condition_n and_o whence_o ver_fw-la 5_o 6._o 4._o his_o petition_n contain_v divers_a particular_n to_o which_o be_v annex_v particular_a reason_n from_o ver_fw-la 7._o to_o the_o last_o 1._o part_n the_o first_o part_n in_o the_o beginning_n he_o petition_n for_o audience_n hear_v my_o prayer_n o_o lord_n give_v car_n to_o my_o supplication_n ver._n 1_o but_o express_v not_o the_o matter_n he_o pray_v for_o which_o yet_o out_o of_o the_o follow_a word_n may_v well_o be_v collect_v to_o be_v remission_n of_o sin_n on_o david_n beg_v on_o for_o which_o he_o be_v thus_o punish_v and_o this_o he_o beg_v of_o god_n to_o grant_v both_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o promise_n and_o mercy_n 1._o promise_n 1._o god_n promise_n in_o faithfulness_n answer_v i_o thou_o be_v a_o faithful_a god_n that_o have_v promise_v pardon_n to_o penitent_n a_o penitent_a i_o be_o make_v then_o thy_o word_n good_a to_o i_o and_o pardon_v i_o 2._o pardon_n 2._o and_o mercy_n a_o pardon_n and_o in_o thy_o righteousness_n which_o here_o signify_v mercy_n and_o lovingkindness_n in_o thy_o mercy_n then_o answer_v i_o and_o seal_v my_o pardon_n justify_v i_o because_o i_o confess_v my_o iniquity_n isa_n 43.26_o man_n call_v for_o confession_n from_o the_o guilty_a to_o condemn_v god_n to_o pardon_n and_o that_o this_o be_v the_o sense_n appear_v more_o clear_o by_o the_o next_o verse_n 1._o ver._n 2_o and_o enter_v not_o into_o judgement_n with_o thy_o servant_n call_v i_o not_o to_o a_o strict_a and_o rigorous_a account_n at_o thy_o bar_n of_o justice_n merit_n and_o not_o for_o his_o merit_n this_o he_o deprecate_v so_o that_o justitia_fw-la in_o the_o former_a verse_n can_v not_o be_v take_v for_o that_o justice_n which_o punish_v sin_n and_o reward_n righteous_a deed_n for_o that_o he_o plead_v not_o here_o but_o decline_v it_o yea_o and_o assign_v the_o reason_n 2._o for_o in_o thy_o sight_n shall_v no_o man_n live_v be_v justify_v not_o i_o nor_o any_o man_n that_o ever_o do_v do_v or_o shall_v live_v let_v i_o then_o have_v my_o pardon_n upon_o thy_o promise_n and_o mercy_n and_o not_o for_o my_o merit_n it_o be_v not_o then_o the_o most_o commendable_a work_n that_o can_v justify_v any_o man_n at_o the_o bar_n of_o god_n but_o his_o mercy_n in_o christ_n which_o he_o have_v promise_v to_o accept_v teach_v he_o have_v we_o daily_o to_o pray_v remit_v debita_fw-la 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n and_o now_o he_o enter_v upon_o the_o narration_n of_o his_o sad_a condition_n which_o he_o urge_v as_o another_o reason_n to_o persuade_v god_n to_o remit_v his_o offence_n ver._n 3_o and_o it_o be_v take_v from_o the_o grievousness_n of_o tentation_n he_o his_o sad_a condition_n to_o which_o the_o enemy_n bring_v he_o and_o the_o consequent_a of_o it_o 1._o for_o the_o enemy_n have_v persecute_v my_o soul_n i_o look_v not_o so_o much_o upon_o my_o son_n absalon_n that_o seek_v my_o life_n as_o upon_o the_o enemy_n of_o mankind_n satan_n who_o entice_v i_o to_o adultery_n and_o tempt_v i_o to_o homicide_n 2._o he_o have_v smite_v my_o life_n down_o to_o the_o ground_n he_o have_v humble_v i_o make_v i_o vile_a and_o contemptible_a in_o thy_o sight_n make_v i_o a_o lover_n of_o the_o earth_n and_o earthly_a pleasure_n who_o before_o have_v my_o conversation_n in_o heaven_n 3._o he_o have_v make_v i_o dwell_v in_o darkness_n as_o those_o that_o have_v be_v long_o dead_a for_o after_o that_o he_o have_v entangle_v my_o soul_n with_o earthly_a pleasure_n he_o make_v i_o dwell_v in_o spiritual_a darkness_n that_o i_o see_v not_o the_o way_n to_o life_n but_o be_v indeed_o dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n i_o know_v no_o more_o of_o what_o belong_v to_o the_o life_n of_o the_o spirit_n than_o those_o that_o have_v be_v long_o dead_a eph._n 4.18_o 19_o &_o 2.5_o and_o the_o effect_n that_o it_o wrought_v upon_o i_o despair_v for_o which_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v and_o despair_v be_v fear_n consternation_n and_o horror_n of_o mind_n out_o of_o the_o sense_n of_o thy_o wrath_n against_o my_o sin_n 1._o ver._n 4_o therefore_o my_o spirit_n be_v overwhelm_v within_o i_o i_o suffer_v a_o kind_n of_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d in_o my_o soul_n i_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v when_o i_o consider_v thy_o holiness_n and_o my_o impurity_n thy_o severe_a justice_n and_o my_o inability_n to_o satisfy_v it_o 2._o and_o my_o heart_n within_o i_o be_v desolate_a far_o from_o all_o comfort_n trouble_a i_o be_v not_o light_o not_o superficial_o but_o serious_o and_o inward_o my_o soul_n be_v heavy_a to_o the_o death_n 3._o recover_v the_o three_o part_n but_o recover_v in_o this_o sadness_n i_o cast_v about_o what_o to_o do_v though_o i_o feel_v thy_o hand_n heavy_a upon_o i_o yet_o despair_v i_o dare_v not_o even_o from_o this_o miserable_a state_n i_o begin_v to_o fetch_v my_o remedy_n i_o find_v it_o be_v thy_o grace_n to_o bring_v i_o to_o this_o astonishment_n for_o my_o sin_n that_o my_o heart_n be_v not_o harden_v in_o sin_n but_o astonish_v for_o sin_n mollify_v when_o it_o be_v thus_o trouble_v and_o à _fw-la dolore_fw-la parturivi_fw-la salutem_fw-la that_o than_o which_o come_v into_o my_o head_n be_v thy_o way_n that_o thou_o have_v take_v with_o penitent_a sinner_n before_o i_o 1._o i_o remember_v the_o day_n of_o old_a the_o day_n of_o adam_n noah_n abraham_n moses_n etc._n etc._n who_o all_o be_v thy_o servant_n yet_o sin_v grievous_o other_o upon_o the_o remembrance_n of_o god_n mercy_n to_o other_o and_o repent_v thou_o admit'_v to_o mercy_n who_o example_n i_o apply_v and_o they_o keep_v i_o from_o despair_n read_v psal_n 77.5_o 6_o 7_o etc._n etc._n for_o all_o these_o be_v testimony_n of_o thy_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d of_o thy_o love_n to_o man_n they_o and_o meditation_n of_o they_o 2._o i_o meditate_v on_o all_o thy_o work_n i_o muse_v upon_o the_o work_n of_o thy_o hand_n i_o do_v not_o slight_o run_v they_o over_o but_o i_o meditate_v i_o muse_v upon_o they_o for_o in_o this_o combat_n betwixt_o hope_n and_o despair_n comfort_n be_v not_o obtain_v but_o by_o a_o long_a and_o serious_a meditation_n of_o god_n work_n his_o work_n in_o make_v a_o second_o covenant_n with_o we_o and_o purchase_v and_o apply_v redemption_n admirable_a the_o profit_n admirable_a 3._o and_o the_o profit_n that_o come_v
before_o psal_n 103.8_o 3._o ver._n 9_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a to_o all_o for_o he_o rain_v upon_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a slow_a to_o execute_v wrath_n upon_o the_o reprobate_n 2_o tim._n 2.4.2_o pet._n 3.9_o prov._n 1.21_o hos_fw-la 14.9_o ezek._n 18.31_o 32._o 4._o his_o mercy_n be_v over_o all_o his_o work_n there_o be_v not_o any_o work_n of_o god_n but_o have_v mercy_n in_o it_o psal_n 1.36_o for_o whenas_o in_o rigour_n of_o justice_n for_o their_o sin_n he_o may_v destroy_v the_o world_n out_o of_o mercy_n he_o give_v time_n of_o repentance_n 3._o mercy_n the_o three_o part_n he_o praise_v god_n for_o a_o new_a mercy_n the_o prophet_n hitherto_o have_v sing_v of_o the_o marvellous_a work_n of_o god_n both_o of_o glory_n terror_n and_o mercy_n and_o add_v for_o the_o close_a all_o thy_o work_n shall_v praise_v thou_o o_o lord_n but_o now_o he_o begin_v to_o praise_v he_o for_o a_o new_a matter_n viz._n for_o the_o erection_n of_o his_o peculiar_a kingdom_n in_o his_o church_n church_n viz._n the_o choice_n of_o his_o church_n in_o which_o he_o be_v to_o have_v for_o his_o subject_n a_o peculiar_a people_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o royal_a priesthood_n which_o he_o in_o this_o place_n call_v saint_n now_o be_v it_o that_o profane_a and_o impious_a man_n of_o the_o world_n shall_v neglect_v to_o praise_n god_n and_o not_o admire_v his_o work_n of_o glory_n terror_n and_o mercy_n yet_o these_o will_v not_o neglect_v their_o duty_n ver._n 10_o and_o thy_o saint_n shall_v bless_v thou_o they_o shall_v bless_v thou_o for_o thy_o marvellous_a work_n before_o mention_v kingdom_n in_o which_o he_o erect_v his_o kingdom_n but_o they_o shall_v not_o stay_v there_o consider_v they_o shall_v thy_o kingdom_n in_o thy_o church_n and_o lay_v to_o heart_n the_o quality_n of_o that_o kingdom_n and_o especial_o praise_v thou_o for_o that_o ver._n 11_o they_o shall_v speak_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n and_o talk_v of_o thy_o power_n ver._n 12_o to_o make_v know_v to_o the_o son_n of_o man_n thy_o mighty_a act_n and_o the_o glorious_a majesty_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n ver._n 13_o thy_o kingdom_n be_v a_o everlasting_a kingdom_n and_o thy_o dominion_n endure_v throughout_o all_o generation_n now_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o christ_n kingdom_n it_o kingdom_n the_o amplitude_n of_o it_o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o man_n may_v be_v know_v by_o this_o fourfold_a difference_n 1._o that_o king_n on_o earth_n have_v but_o few_o subject_n and_o small_a wealth_n and_o treasure_n be_v commander_n perhaps_o but_o of_o one_o or_o at_o most_o but_o of_o some_o few_o province_n but_o god_n have_v for_o his_o subject_n angel_n man_n devil_n and_o the_o wealth_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n be_v he_o independance_n he_o independance_n 2._o earthly_a king_n so_o reign_v over_o their_o subject_n that_o they_o must_v be_v servant_n to_o their_o people_n they_o depend_v upon_o they_o and_o be_v force_v to_o yield_v to_o they_o yea_o though_o they_o abound_v in_o wealth_n yet_o they_o want_v and_o be_v force_v to_o beg_v or_o exact_a subsidy_n contribution_n tribute_n tax_n etc._n etc._n from_o they_o be_v often_o indebt_v great_a sum_n but_o god_n be_v so_o a_o lord_n that_o he_o serve_v none_o he_o need_v not_o their_o help_n so_o abound_v that_o in_o a_o moment_n he_o can_v create_v of_o nothing_o much_o more_o than_o he_o have_v 3._o earthly_a king_n glory_n indeed_o in_o their_o power_n security_n power_n security_n and_o rejoice_v in_o their_o dignity_n and_o honour_n but_o their_o crown_n be_v but_o a_o crown_n of_o thorn_n for_o they_o be_v torment_v with_o care_n anxiety_n fear_n sorrow_n but_o god_n be_v glorious_a without_o fear_n or_o care_n he_o reign_v in_o security_n tranquillity_n peace_n and_o ease_n 4._o earthly_a king_n reign_v but_o for_o a_o time_n christ_n for_o ever_o eternity_n ever_o eternity_n all_o which_o difference_n be_v find_v in_o these_o verse_n 1._o the_o first_o in_o the_o eleven_o verse_n they_o shall_v speak_v of_o the_o glory_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n etc._n etc._n they_o shall_v speak_v of_o the_o power_n and_o glory_n of_o it_o that_o in_o multitude_n of_o subject_n in_o wealth_n and_o riches_n it_o exceed_v all_o other_o kingdom_n 2._o the_o second_o and_o three_o in_o the_o twelve_o verse_n they_o shall_v make_v know_v etc._n etc._n that_o they_o act_n be_v far_o beyond_o they_o and_o thy_o magnificence_n no_o dependency_n no_o needy_a no_o thorny_a crown_n 3._o the_o four_o in_o the_o thirteen_o verse_n thy_o kingdom_n everlasting_a so_o not_o they_o and_o so_o the_o prophet_n have_v describe_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n king_n the_o quality_n of_o christ_n the_o king_n begin_v to_o set_v down_o the_o excellent_a quality_n and_o virtue_n of_o a_o good_a king_n which_o do_v most_o perfect_o agree_v to_o christ_n in_o this_o place_n after_o the_o thirteen_o verse_n it_o be_v very_o probable_a that_o there_o be_v a_o verse_n omit_v in_o the_o hebrew_n copy_n we_o now_o use_v which_o yet_o ancient_o be_v in_o it_o for_o the_o septuagint_n the_o arabic_a copy_n and_o the_o vulgar_a out_o of_o they_o retain_v it_o and_o so_o do_v kimhi_n it_o be_v suppose_v it_o come_v to_o pass_v incuria_fw-la librariorum_fw-la and_o bellarmine_n moller_n conceive_v it_o shall_v be_v admit_v because_o when_o the_o psalm_n be_v dispose_v according_a to_o the_o order_n and_o number_n of_o the_o hebrew_n alphabet_n it_o will_v be_v imperfect_a without_o it_o for_o the_o verse_n will_v be_v want_v that_o begin_v with_o the_o letter_n nun._n musculus_fw-la receive_v it_o into_o the_o text._n in_o it_o be_v set_v down_o two_o excellent_a quality_n of_o a_o good_a king_n 1._o veracity_n veracity_n veracity_n veracity_n and_o 2._o probity_n the_o verse_n be_v this_o holiness_n this_o holiness_n faithful_n the_o lord_n be_v in_o all_o his_o word_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n but_o i_o go_v on_o ver._n 14_o the_o lord_n uphold_v all_o that_o fall_n and_o raise_v up_o all_o those_o that_o be_v down_o goodness_n down_o goodness_n 3._o this_o be_v another_o quality_n of_o a_o good_a king_n which_o be_v very_fw-la regius_fw-la &_o pastoralis_fw-la so_o to_o govern_v his_o subject_n that_o they_o fall_v not_o and_o to_o raise_v they_o if_o fall_v this_o be_v mercy_n goodness_n and_o it_o be_v proper_a to_o christ_n who_o by_o his_o grace_n sustain_v and_o uphold_v his_o people_n that_o they_o fall_v not_o into_o sin_n or_o if_o fall_v raise_v they_o up_o again_o by_o a_o new_a grace_n when_o they_o be_v down_o this_o verify_v in_o david_n peter_n the_o prodigal_n etc._n etc._n he_o sustain_v raise_v they_o by_o his_o gospel_n and_o spirit_n ver._n 15_o the_o eye_n of_o all_o wait_n upon_o thou_o and_o thou_o give_v they_o their_o meat_n in_o due_a season_n thou_o open_v thy_o hand_n and_o satisfie_v the_o desire_n of_o every_o live_a thing_n 4._o this_o be_v liberality_n and_o bounty_n and_o be_v a_o excellent_a virtue_n in_o a_o king_n bounty_n king_n liberality_n and_o bounty_n who_o care_n for_o his_o subject_n ought_v to_o be_v that_o they_o want_v no_o necessary_n benefacere_fw-la regjum_fw-la est_fw-la and_o most_o proper_o may_v be_v attribute_v to_o christ_n who_o provide_v for_o his_o church_n all_o manner_n of_o thing_n that_o be_v good_a temporal_a spiritual_a 1._o they_o be_v expectant_n their_o eye_n wait_v upon_o he_o 2._o and_o he_o give_v it_o be_v a_o gift_n not_o a_o debt_n 3._o their_o meat_n variety_n to_o every_o one_o what_o be_v fit_a for_o he_o 4._o in_o due_a season_n then_o when_o fit_a for_o they_o to_o eat_v wine_n oil_n corn_n etc._n etc._n as_o the_o season_n fit_v he_o crown_v the_o year_n psal_n 65.11_o he_o give_v when_o fit_a to_o eat_v for_o sometime_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o the_o meat_n be_v take_v away_o when_o man_n be_v wanton_a exceed_v and_o riot_n in_o it_o 5._o thou_o open_v thy_o hand_n he_o give_v not_o spare_o but_o bountiful_o 6._o thou_o satisfie_v for_o a_o man_n may_v have_v and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v avarui_fw-la semper_fw-la eget_fw-la the_o content_a and_o satisfaction_n be_v from_o god_n 7._o the_o desire_n of_o every_o live_a thing_n give_v to_o every_o live_a thing_n such_o meat_n as_o be_v suitable_a to_o his_o appetite_n all_o which_o be_v much_o more_o true_a in_o spiritual_a blessing_n ver._n 17_o the_o lord_n be_v righteous_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n 5._o justice_n 5._o justice_n this_o be_v another_o virtue_n of_o a_o good_a king_n to_o be_v just_a which_o be_v most_o true_a of_o christ_n for_o just_a he_o be_v in_o distribution_n of_o punishment_n and_o give_v reward_n ver._n 18_o the_o lord_n be_v nigh_o unto_o all_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n truth_n truth_n easy_a to_o
david_n exhort_v to_o praise_v god_n the_o first_o part_n he_o begin_v with_o a_o dialogism_n 1._o he_o speak_v to_o all_o praise_v you_o the_o lord_n 2._o ver._n 1_o then_o by_o a_o apostrophe_n he_o turn_v to_o himself_o praise_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n 3._o and_o his_o soul_n answer_v while_o i_o live_v will_v i_o praise_v the_o lord_n i_o will_v sing_v praise_n to_o my_o god_n while_o i_o have_v my_o be_v while_o i_o be_o and_o shall_v be_v 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n but_o because_o the_o foundation_n of_o this_o praise_n be_v the_o trust_n and_o confidence_n which_o man_n have_v in_o god_n for_o dehort_n from_o confidence_n in_o prince_n for_o from_o which_o they_o be_v retard_v by_o admire_v overmuch_o and_o rely_v upon_o the_o power_n and_o help_v of_o king_n and_o prince_n the_o prophet_n therefore_o subjoin_v his_o dehortation_n and_o give_v his_o reason_n for_o it_o 1._o ver._n 3_o put_v not_o your_o trust_n in_o prince_n nor_o in_o the_o son_n of_o man_n 2._o his_o reason_n for_o it_o be_v 1._o impotency_n 1._o their_o impotency_n first_o their_o impotency_n there_o be_v no_o help_n in_o they_o they_o may_v seem_v potent_a but_o they_o can_v save_v themselves_o much_o less_o other_o man_n ver._n 4_o 2._o mortality_n 2._o mortality_n their_o fragility_n and_o mortality_n their_o breath_n go_v forth_o they_o return_v to_o the_o earth_n in_o that_o very_a day_n their_o thought_n perish_v 3._o god_n the_o three_o part_n but_o happy_a he_o that_o rely_v on_o god_n those_o man_n can_v be_v happy_a that_o trust_n to_o they_o but_o now_o on_o the_o contrary_n if_o a_o man_n will_v be_v happy_a the_o prophet_n show_v upon_o who_o he_o must_v trust_v and_o rely_v which_o be_v on_o god_n for_o 1._o ver._n 5_o happy_a be_v he_o that_o have_v the_o god_n of_o jacob_n for_o his_o help_n he_o to_o who_o jacob_n trust_v 2._o and_o who_o hope_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n his_o god_n not_o in_o impotent_a and_o short-lived_a man_n and_o this_o he_o confirm_v by_o divers_a reason_n be_v the_o four_o part_n because_o he_o be_v 1._o omnipotent_a 1._o omnipotent_a first_o from_o his_o omnipotence_n he_o be_v god_n the_o creator_n he_o make_v heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o sea_n and_o all_o that_o be_v therein_o able_a then_o to_o protect_v ver._n 6_o 2._o faithful_n 2._o faithful_n from_o his_o veracity_n who_o keep_v truth_n for_o ever_o his_o word_n be_v pass_v for_o our_o protection_n and_o he_o will_v perform_v it_o potest_fw-la &_o vult_fw-la quia_fw-la promisit_fw-la ver._n 7_o 3._o just_a 3._o just_a from_o his_o justice_n he_o execute_v judgement_n for_o the_o oppress_v he_o defend_v the_o innocent_a and_o punish_v the_o unjust_a good_a trust_v then_o to_o he_o 4._o ver._n 8_o merciful_a 8_o merciful_a from_o his_o mercy_n 1._o he_o give_v food_n to_o the_o hungry_a relieve_v man_n in_o their_o want_n 2._o the_o lord_n lose_v the_o prisoner_n another_o act_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o rest_n follow_v 3._o the_o lord_n open_v the_o eye_n 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ver._n 13_o but_o then_o alone_a the_o city_n be_v secure_a when_o god_n make_v they_o strong_a the_o true_a ammunition_n of_o a_o city_n be_v god_n defence_n arm_n law_n wealth_n etc._n etc._n be_v the_o bar_n 2._o jerusalem_n be_v a_o happy_a city_n for_o he_o have_v bless_v thy_o child_n within_o he_o benediction_n he_o benediction_n thy_o king_n prince_n magistrate_n etc._n etc._n with_o wisdom_n religion_n piety_n etc._n etc._n 3._o jerusalem_n be_v a_o peaceable_a city_n he_o make_v peace_n in_o thy_o border_n peace_n border_n peace_n the_o very_a name_n intimate_v so_o much_o for_o jerusalem_n interpret_v be_v visio_fw-la pacis_fw-la 4._o jerusalem_n be_v a_o city_n provide_v by_o god_n with_o necessary_a food_n and_o provision_n ver._n 14_o for_o he_o fill_v thou_o with_o the_o fine_a of_o the_o wheat_n abundance_n wheat_n abundance_n now_o that_o it_o be_v god_n that_o do_v all_o this_o for_o jerusalem_n the_o prophet_n make_v good_a by_o other_o thing_n that_o he_o do_v for_o 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the_o sword_n then_o judiciary_n power_n may_v well_o be_v understand_v deut._n 32.41_o rom._n 13.4_o and_o the_o saint_n at_o the_o last_o day_n be_v to_o be_v judge_n 1_o cor._n 6.2_o mat._n 19.28_o then_o the_o exercise_n of_o this_o judiciary_n power_n shall_v be_v power_n the_o end_n of_o that_o power_n 1._o vers._n 7_o to_o execute_v vengeance_n upon_o the_o heathen_a to_o reprove_v they_o and_o to_o pronounce_v a_o condemnatory_a sentence_n against_o they_o to_o exprobate_a to_o they_o their_o former_a life_n wisd_v 5.1_o etc._n etc._n and_o to_o pronounce_v punishment_n on_o the_o people_n to_o judge_v they_o to_o punishment_n 2._o vers._n 8_o to_o bind_v even_o the_o great_a their_o king_n in_o chain_n and_o their_o noble_n with_o fetter_n of_o iron_n the_o phrase_n be_v metaphorical_a as_o be_v that_o of_o the_o gospel_n mat._n 22._o bound_v he_o hand_n and_o foot_n and_o cast_v he_o into_o utter_a darkness_n the_o meaning_n of_o it_o be_v that_o at_o the_o day_n of_o 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lord_n of_o the_o world_n and_o bind_v all_o king_n they_o please_v in_o chain_n and_o noble_n with_o fâ—tters_n of_o iron_n etc._n etc._n but_o never_o any_o such_o temporal_a messiah_n shall_v come_v and_o therefore_o this_o be_v but_o a_o fiction_n of_o their_o own_o brain_n 3._o the_o anabaptist_n millenaries_n fifth-monarchy-man_n dream_v also_o of_o such_o a_o golden_a age_n they_o tell_v we_o of_o a_o thousand_o year_n that_o christ_n shall_v come_v and_o with_o his_o apostle_n reign_v upon_o the_o earth_n in_o which_o time_n his_o law_n only_o must_v take_v place_n and_o that_o his_o saint_n shall_v have_v a_o two-edged_a sword_n in_o their_o hand_n execute_v vengeance_n and_o punish_v who_o they_o please_v bind_v king_n and_o noble_n in_o chain_n punish_v who_o they_o please_v and_o execute_v the_o judgement_n write_v and_o the_o consequent_a of_o this_o doctrine_n be_v destructive_a and_o dangerous_a as_o experience_n have_v teach_v we_o in_o muncer_n john_n of_o lâ—yden_n our_o new_a sectary_n who_o upon_o it_o labour_n to_o unroot_v all_o monarchy_n and_o destroy_v all_o that_o wear_v a_o crown_n but_o this_o be_v but_o a_o illusion_n for_o of_o christ_n it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o the_o heaven_n must_v contain_v till_o the_o consummation_n of_o all_o thing_n when_o christ_n will_v come_v and_o take_v his_o elect_n to_o he_o that_o where_o he_o be_v they_o may_v be_v also_o and_o that_o be_v into_o heaven_n not_o on_o earth_n here_o than_o we_o may_v not_o expect_v to_o reign_v with_o he_o 4._o a_o four_o opinion_n there_o be_v which_o be_v the_o most_o receive_v and_o by_o very_o judicious_a divine_n that_o these_o word_n be_v to_o be_v take_v in_o a_o spiritual_a sense_n that_o by_o the_o saint_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v christ_n his_o apostle_n and_o successor_n that_o by_o the_o two_o edge_a sword_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v the_o word_n of_o god_n by_o chain_n and_o fetter_n the_o law_n and_o precept_n of_o the_o gospel_n by_o punishment_n the_o sharp_a rebuke_n use_v by_o the_o minister_n of_o the_o word_n to_o stubborn_a sinner_n by_o the_o revenge_n take_v on_o they_o repentance_n which_o be_v a_o revenge_n take_v for_o a_o former_a sin_n 2_o cor._n 7.11_o which_o be_v admit_v the_o sense_n will_v run_v thus_o let_v the_o hiâ—gh_a praise_n of_o god_n be_v in_o the_o mouth_n of_o his_o minister_n and_o the_o two-edged_a sword_n of_o the_o gospel_n hebr._n 4.12_o in_o their_o hand_n to_o execute_v vengeance_n upon_o the_o heathen_a to_o bring_v they_o to_o repentance_n and_o make_v they_o take_v revenge_n upon_o themselves_o for_o their_o former_a way_n and_o punishment_n to_o utter_v sharp_a rebuke_n upon_o the_o people_n to_o bind_v not_o the_o people_n only_o and_o plebian_n but_o even_o the_o most_o mighty_a king_n and_o prince_n noble_n and_o great_a man_n with_o the_o law_n of_o christ_n and_o precept_n of_o the_o gospel_n as_o fast_o as_o if_o they_o be_v bind_v with_o chain_n of_o brass_n and_o fetter_n of_o iron_n and_o it_o be_v know_v how_o the_o great_a prince_n have_v submit_v their_o neck_n to_o the_o yoke_n and_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n to_o execute_v upon_o they_o the_o judgement_n write_v not_o that_o any_o of_o christ_n minister_n usurp_v authority_n over_o king_n and_o prince_n in_o temporal_a matter_n for_o they_o be_v only_o to_o proceed_v according_a to_o the_o letter_n of_o their_o commission_n go_v and_o teach_v all_o nation_n and_o acquaint_v the_o great_a prince_n that_o if_o they_o obey_v and_o believe_v the_o gospel_n they_o shall_v be_v save_v but_o if_o they_o believe_v not_o they_o shall_v be_v damn_v this_o be_v the_o judgement_n write_v and_o it_o be_v execute_v when_o proclaim_v and_o preach_v to_o they_o which_o if_o it_o take_v no_o place_n it_o be_v beyond_o their_o commission_n to_o raise_v arm_n against_o they_o this_o be_v no_o where_o write_v now_o this_o be_v the_o honour_n of_o all_o his_o saint_n of_o all_o those_o who_o he_o have_v entrust_v with_o his_o commission_n and_o indeed_o a_o honour_n it_o be_v unto_o they_o to_o be_v his_o ambassador_n and_o herald_n 5._o the_o five_o interpretation_n be_v that_o which_o i_o mention_v before_o in_o the_o analysis_n who_o apply_v the_o text_n to_o the_o judiciary_n power_n that_o the_o saint_n receive_v at_o the_o last_o day_n and_o i_o rather_o embrace_v it_o than_o the_o former_a but_o i_o leave_v every_o one_o to_o his_o choice_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o one_o hundred_o and_o forty_o nine_o psalm_n thou_o be_v worthy_a o_o lord_n god_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n ver._n 1_o to_o who_o a_o new_a song_n shall_v be_v sing_v in_o the_o congregation_n of_o thy_o saint_n and_o indeed_o how_o can_v it_o he_o otherwise_o that_o that_o people_n ver._n 2_o who_o acknowledge_v thou_o the_o god_n that_o make_v they_o and_o the_o king_n who_o rule_v and_o govern_v they_o shall_v do_v less_o than_o rejoice_v in_o thou_o their_o creator_n and_o be_v joyful_a in_o their_o sovereign_n ver._n 3_o to_o this_o end_n we_o tune_v our_o heart_n and_o conform_v our_o voice_n and_o because_o they_o be_v too_o little_a call_v for_o the_o assistance_n we_o do_v of_o all_o musical_a instrument_n praise_v thou_o we_o will_v with_o timbrel_n and_o harp_n there_o be_v no_o merit_n at_o all_o in_o we_o why_o thou_o shall_v look_v upon_o we_o a_o mass_n of_o corruption_n and_o sin_n we_o find_v in_o ourselves_o but_o nothing_o to_o deserve_v thy_o love_n ver._n 4_o and_o yet_o thou_o in_o mercy_n have_v be_v please_v to_o take_v pleasure_n in_o we_o to_o redéem_v to_o justify_v to_o sanctify_v we_o and_o to_o beautify_v all_o such_o as_o be_v méek_v in_o heart_n with_o salvation_n in_o thy_o good_a time_n o_o lord_n bring_v we_o to_o glory_n ver._n 5_o where_o we_o may_v be_v joyful_a with_o thy_o saint_n
let_v we_o rest_v in_o those_o mansion_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o we_o as_o in_o our_o bed_n and_o exercise_v with_o no_o other_o labour_n but_o in_o sing_v perpetual_a allelujah_n o_o let_v the_o high_a praise_n of_o thou_o our_o god_n be_v in_o our_o mouth_n let_v we_o sing_v the_o song_n of_o moses_n and_o the_o lamb_n say_v great_a and_o marvellous_a be_v thy_o work_n lord_n god_n almighty_a just_a and_o true_a be_v thy_o way_n thou_o king_n of_o saint_n who_o shall_v not_o fear_v thou_o o_o lord_n and_o glorify_v thy_o name_n for_o thou_o only_o be_v holy_a we_o do_v not_o doubt_v ver._n 7_o but_o thou_o be_v able_a to_o take_v revenge_n of_o the_o nation_n and_o people_n who_o do_v blaspheme_v thou_o that_o thou_o can_v bind_v their_o king_n in_o chain_n and_o their_o noble_n with_o link_n of_o iron_n therefore_o we_o pray_v thou_o that_o either_o by_o the_o two-edged_a sword_n of_o thy_o word_n thou_o will_v convert_v they_o or_o else_o execute_v thy_o judgement_n write_v upon_o they_o lord_n let_v thy_o kingdom_n come_v thy_o kingdom_n of_o grace_n by_o which_o thou_o do_v reign_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o thy_o elect_n thy_o kingdom_n of_o power_n by_o which_o thou_o will_v subdue_v all_o thy_o enemy_n and_o thy_o kingdom_n of_o glory_n when_o thy_o saint_n shall_v be_v call_v to_o sit_v upon_o their_o throne_n and_o with_o thou_o judge_v the_o world_n when_o vengeance_n shall_v be_v execute_v on_o the_o heathen_a that_o have_v not_o know_v thy_o name_n and_o a_o inheritance_n give_v to_o the_o saint_n who_o thou_o will_v honour_v for_o ever_o and_o ever_o psal._n cl._n a_o hymn_n this_o psalm_n be_v of_o the_o same_o subject_a that_o the_o former_a in_o the_o 148._o all_o creature_n be_v invite_v to_o praise_v god_n in_o the_o 149._o man_n especial_o and_o those_o that_o be_v in_o the_o church_n but_o in_o this_o that_o they_o praise_v he_o and_o that_o with_o all_o kind_n of_o instrument_n the_o part_n be_v 1._o a_o invitation_n to_o praise_n god_n which_o word_n be_v ingeminated_a thirteen_o time_n according_a to_o the_o number_n of_o the_o thirteen_o attribute_n of_o god_n as_o the_o rabbin_n reckon_v they_o 2._o that_o this_o be_v do_v with_o all_o sort_n of_o instrument_n intend_v thereby_o that_o it_o be_v perform_v with_o all_o the_o zeal_n care_n alacrity_n ardency_n of_o affection_n that_o may_v be_v 1._o part_n the_o first_o part_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o all_o along_o the_o psalm_n he_o call_v on_o man_n to_o praise_v god_n ver._n 1_o 1._o god_n he_o invite_v to_o praise_v god_n praise_v praise_n praise_n praise_n 2._o praise_v god_n in_o his_o sanctuary_n in_o his_o temple_n or_o in_o your_o heart_n which_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n or_o praise_v he_o that_o dwell_v in_o sanctis_fw-la that_o be_v in_o his_o holy_a heaven_n 3._o praise_v he_o in_o the_o firmament_n of_o his_o power_n for_o his_o power_n magnificence_n which_o be_v firm_a or_o who_o show_v his_o power_n in_o the_o firmament_n when_o he_o sit_v as_o in_o his_o throne_n or_o palace_n some_o understand_v the_o church_n by_o it_o in_o which_o his_o saint_n shine_v as_o stats_n in_o the_o firmament_n 4._o ver._n 2_o praise_v he_o for_o his_o mighty_a act_n the_o work_n of_o power_n he_o do_v 5._o praise_v he_o according_a to_o his_o excellent_a greatness_n that_o greatness_n whereby_o he_o excel_v all_o other_o thing_n he_o be_v absolute_o great_a they_o only_o comparative_o 2._o part_n the_o second_o part_n he_o desire_v that_o no_o kind_n of_o way_n be_v omit_v by_o which_o we_o may_v show_v our_o zeal_n alacrity_n and_o ardency_n in_o praise_v he_o music_n with_o zeal_n and_o all_o kind_n of_o music_n and_o to_o that_o end_n he_o make_v mention_n of_o all_o sort_n of_o instrument_n which_o either_o make_v music_n be_v touch_v with_o the_o hand_n or_o force_v to_o sound_v with_o wind_n 1._o praise_v he_o with_o the_o sound_n of_o trumpet_n a_o instrument_n then_o use_v in_o their_o solemn_a feast_n tuba_fw-la flatu_fw-la sonitum_fw-la reddet_fw-la 2._o praise_v he_o with_o the_o psaltery_a and_o harp_n pulsu_fw-la chordarum_fw-la resonant_n ver._n 3_o and_o to_o these_o they_o sing_v so_o that_o the_o music_n be_v make_v by_o hand_n and_o voice_n 3._o praise_v he_o with_o the_o tymbrel_n and_o dance_v tympano_n &_o choro_fw-la vulg._n in_o the_o choir_n where_o with_o the_o consent_n and_o harmony_n of_o many_o voice_n 4._o praise_v he_o with_o string_a instrument_n lute_n viol_n etc._n etc._n and_o organ_n ver._n 5_o 5._o praise_v he_o upon_o the_o loud_a cymbal_n they_o be_v round_o and_o be_v shake_v make_v a_o tinkle_a noise_n 6._o praise_v he_o upon_o the_o high_a sound_a cymbal_n a_o instrument_n that_o yield_v a_o great_a sound_n as_o bell_n do_v among_o christian_n bellar._n all_o that_o he_o be_v praise_v by_o all_o his_o conclusion_n be_v universal_a let_v every_o thing_n that_o have_v breath_n praise_v the_o lord_n praise_v you_o the_o lord_n allelujah_o 1._o every_o thing_n that_o breathe_v whatever_o have_v strength_n or_o faculty_n to_o do_v it_o 2._o every_o thing_n that_o have_v life_n whether_o spiritual_a as_o angel_n or_o animal_n as_o beast_n or_o both_o as_o man_n or_o metaphorical_o all_o other_o thing_n which_o though_o they_o be_v inanimate_a yet_o may_v be_v say_v to_o live_v to_o god_n because_o they_o obey_v his_o order_n and_o decree_n the_o prophet_n intent_n may_v be_v that_o all_o thing_n praise_v god_n because_o all_o thing_n that_o have_v life_n or_o be_v have_v it_o from_o he_o a_o thanksgiving_n occasion_v by_o the_o last_o psalm_n o_o eternal_a god_n lord_n and_o creator_n ver._n 1_o governor_n and_o disposer_n of_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o the_o firmament_n of_o thy_o power_n and_o in_o the_o earth_n which_o be_v thy_o footstool_n who_o load_o we_o with_o blessing_n and_o only_o expect_v our_o tribute_n of_o thanks_o we_o thy_o oblige_a creature_n and_o servant_n in_o all_o humility_n appear_v before_o thou_o to_o pay_v that_o reverence_n and_o worship_n and_o devotion_n which_o be_v thy_o due_n and_o our_o duty_n ver._n 2_o we_o praise_v thou_o for_o thy_o mighty_a act_n and_o we_o desire_v to_o praise_v thou_o according_a to_o thy_o excellent_a greatness_n thy_o wisdom_n be_v infinite_a thy_o mercy_n be_v glorious_a and_o we_o be_v not_o worthy_a o_o lord_n to_o appear_v before_o that_o presence_n at_o which_o the_o angel_n cover_v their_o face_n yet_o since_o thou_o o_o lord_n be_v worthy_a to_o receive_v glory_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n ver._n 6_o since_o thou_o be_v to_o be_v praise_v in_o thy_o sanctuary_n because_o thou_o have_v make_v preserve_v and_o redeem_v we_o we_o unworthy_a wretch_n do_v in_o all_o humility_n and_o obedience_n offer_v thou_o all_o possible_a land_n and_o honour_n while_o we_o have_v breath_n we_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n and_o that_o we_o do_v it_o with_o the_o great_a alacrity_n and_o more_o attentive_a zeal_n ver._n 3_o with_o more_o cheerful_a heart_n and_o warm_a affection_n let_v we_o choose_v to_o ourselves_o such_o apt_a and_o melodious_a instrument_n that_o may_v raise_v our_o soul_n in_o this_o service_n and_o that_o the_o unity_n and_o melody_n of_o our_o devotion_n may_v be_v as_o sweet_a and_o please_a in_o thy_o ear_n as_o the_o harmony_n be_v delightful_a to_o we_o we_o can_v be_v too_o joyful_a in_o the_o presence_n of_o our_o god_n we_o can_v be_v too_o thankful_a to_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o we_o will_v sing_v haleluia_o after_o haleluia_o and_o call_v for_o hymn_n after_o hymn_n with_o psalm_n and_o spiritual_a song_n voice_n and_o instrument_n of_o music_n we_o will_v praise_v the_o lord_n praise_v thy_o power_n praise_v thy_o wisdom_n praise_v thy_o goodness_n praise_v thy_o mercy_n thy_o bounty_n thy_o love_n to_o we_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o here_o i_o in_o particular_a thank_v thou_o for_o thy_o assistance_n in_o this_o work_n which_o i_o whole_o attribute_v to_o thy_o grace_n and_o dedicate_v to_o thy_o honour_n and_o if_o i_o have_v do_v well_o and_o true_o express_v the_o sense_n of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o inspire_v into_o the_o prophet_n these_o psalm_n and_o hymn_n it_o be_v that_o i_o desire_v but_o if_o slender_o and_o mean_o it_o be_v that_o which_o i_o can_v attain_v to_o analyticam_fw-la hanc_fw-la psalmorum_fw-la explicationem_fw-la per_fw-la gratiam_fw-la dei_fw-la absolvi_fw-la &_o devotiones_fw-la inde_fw-la collectas_fw-la anno._n 1658._o octob._n 22._o haleluia_o finis_fw-la
vers._n 1_o many_o that_o many_o multiply_v and_o increase_v so_o many_o they_o be_v that_o he_o can_v not_o on_o a_o sudden_a number_n they_o vers._n 2_o for_o all_o israel_n be_v gather_v from_o dan_n to_o beersheba_n as_o the_o sand_n of_o the_o sea_n for_o multitude_n 2_o sam._n 17.11_o 2._o from_o their_o malice_n they_o come_v together_o to_o do_v he_o a_o mischief_n malicious_a mischief_n that_o malicious_a they_o rise_v up_z not_o for_o he_o but_o against_o he_o not_o to_o honour_v he_o but_o to_o trouble_v he_o not_o to_o defend_v he_o as_o they_o ought_v but_o to_o take_v away_o his_o crown_n and_o life_n 2_o sam._n 17.2_o 3._o from_o their_o insultation_n and_o sarcasm_n it_o be_v not_o shimei_n only_o scoffer_n only_o that_o insulter_n &_o scoffer_n but_o many_o that_o say_v it_o many_o there_o be_v that_o say_v unto_o my_o soul_n vers._n 2_o there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o he_o in_o his_o god_n 2._o the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o psalm_n set_v forth_o david_n confidence_n god_n the_o second_o part_n david_n confidence_n in_o god_n 1._o to_o their_o maltitude_n he_o oppose_v one_o god_n but_o thou_o o_o lord_n 2._o to_o their_o malicious_a insurrection_n jehovah_n who_o he_o believe_v 1._o will_v be_v a_o buckler_n to_o receive_v all_o the_o arrow_n they_o shoot_v against_o he_o vers._n 3_o 2._o his_o glory_n to_o honour_v though_o they_o go_v about_o to_o dishonour_v he_o 3._o the_o lifter_n up_o of_o his_o head_n which_o they_o will_v lay_v low_a enough_o 3._o to_o their_o vain_a boast_n of_o desertion_n there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o he_o in_o his_o god_n vers._n 4_o he_o oppose_v his_o own_o experience_n i_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o hear_v i_o out_o of_o his_o holy_a hill_n 4._o by_o who_o protection_n be_v sustain_v and_o secure_v he_o depose_v all_o care_n rest_n which_o quiet_v his_o soul_n and_o give_v he_o rest_n and_o fear_v all_o anxiety_n and_o distraction_n 1._o he_o sleep_v with_o a_o quiet_a mind_n i_o lay_v i_o down_o and_o sleep_v i_o awake_v vers._n 5_o 2._o he_o sing_v a_o requiem_n i_o will_v not_o fear_v vers._n 6_o i_o will_v not_o be_v afraid_a for_o ten_o thousand_o of_o people_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o i_o round_o about_o have_v the_o three_o part_n he_o pray_v that_o god_n will_v deliver_v he_o as_o hitherto_o he_o have_v 3._o in_o the_o close_a or_o three_o part_n he_o petition_n and_o prey_n notwithstanding_o his_o security_n arise_v o_o lord_n save_v i_o o_o my_o god_n to_o move_v god_n to_o grant_v his_o request_n he_o thankful_o remember_v he_o of_o what_o he_o have_v do_v before_o 1._o arise_v and_o save_v i_o vers._n 7_o for_o thou_o have_v smite_v all_o my_o enemy_n on_o the_o cheek_n bone_n belong_v for_o to_o he_o alone_o salvation_n belong_v thou_o have_v break_v the_o tooth_n of_o the_o ungodly_a thou_o be_v the_o same_o god_n do_v then_o the_o same_o work_n be_v as_o good_a to_o thy_o servant_n as_o ever_o thou_o have_v be_v 2._o vers._n 8_o he_o interset_n a_o excellent_a 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d or_o maxim_n salvation_n belong_v to_o the_o lord_n also_o which_o he_o desire_v may_v be_v extend_v to_o his_o people_n also_o as_o if_o he_o have_v say_v it_o be_v thy_o property_n and_o peculiar_a o_o lord_n to_o save_v if_o thou_o save_v not_o i_o expect_v it_o from_o no_o other_o 3._o last_o as_o a_o good_a king_n shall_v in_o his_o prayer_n he_o remember_v his_o subject_n thy_o blessing_n be_v upon_o the_o people_n the_o prayer_n collect_v out_o of_o the_o three_o psalm_n o_o omnipotent_a and_o wise_a jehovah_n without_o who_o providence_n nothing_o fall_v out_o in_o this_o world_n that_o bring_v thy_o own_o people_n through_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o wilderness_n before_o thou_o give_v they_o rest_n in_o the_o land_n of_o canaan_n we_o acknowledge_v that_o thy_o wrath_n be_v just_a and_o that_o all_o the_o punishment_n bring_v upon_o thy_o people_n proceed_v from_o thy_o righteous_a hand_n and_o that_o we_o have_v deserve_v for_o our_o disobedience_n and_o rebellion_n to_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o thy_o sight_n and_o to_o have_v thy_o candlestick_n remove_v from_o we_o but_o gracious_a god_n cast_v we_o not_o off_o as_o a_o people_n in_o who_o thou_o have_v no_o delight_n once_o more_o make_v trial_n of_o we_o whether_o we_o will_v not_o serve_v théé_v with_o more_o fear_n rejoice_v before_o thou_o with_o more_o reverence_n and_o give_v kiss_n of_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o thy_o son_n so_o sanctify_v all_o affliction_n unto_o we_o that_o they_o may_v be_v a_o mean_n to_o bring_v we_o to_o rest_v behold_v vers._n 1_o lord_n how_o they_o be_v increase_v that_o trouble_n thy_o poor_a church_n how_o many_o they_o be_v that_o rise_v up_o against_o we_o vers._n 2_o how_o many_o that_o say_v there_o be_v no_o help_n for_o we_o in_o our_o god_n will_v the_o lord_n absent_v himself_o forever_o and_o will_v he_o be_v no_o more_o entreat_v be_v his_o mercy_n clean_o go_v for_o ever_o and_o be_v his_o promise_n come_v utter_o to_o a_o end_n for_o evermore_o have_v god_n forget_v to_o be_v gracious_a and_o will_v he_o shut_v up_o his_o lovingkindness_n in_o displeasure_n and_o i_o say_v it_o be_v my_o own_o infirmity_n but_o i_o will_v remember_v the_o year_n of_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o the_o most_o high_a i_o will_v remember_v the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o call_v to_o mind_v thy_o wonder_n of_o old_a time_n our_o father_n o_o god_n our_o father_n trust_v in_o thou_o and_o thou_o do_v deliver_v they_o with_o their_o voice_n they_o cry_v unto_o thou_o vers._n 4_o and_o thou_o hear_v they_o out_o of_o thy_o holy_a hill_n they_o lay_v they_o down_o with_o a_o quiet_a mind_n and_o sleep_v without_o anxiety_n and_o thou_o sustain_v and_o upheld_v they_o vers._n 5_o we_o be_v the_o child_n of_o the_o same_o father_n son_n of_o the_o same_o hope_n heir_n of_o the_o same_o promise_n be_v then_o o_o lord_n a_o buckler_n to_o we_o to_o descend_v we_o vers._n 3_o our_o glory_n who_o be_v despise_v and_o lift_v up_o the_o head_n of_o thy_o people_n that_o be_v bring_v very_o low_a secure_v we_o and_o we_o will_v not_o fear_v save_v we_o vers._n 6_o and_o suffer_v we_o not_o to_o be_v afraid_a of_o the_o ten_o thousand_o of_o enemy_n that_o have_v set_v themselves_o against_o we_o round_o about_o put_v they_o in_o fear_n that_o they_o may_v know_v themselves_o to_o be_v but_o man_n vers._n 7_o arise_v and_o help_v we_o and_o save_v we_o o_o our_o god_n and_o smite_v all_o our_o enemy_n on_o the_o cheekbone_n and_o break_v thou_o the_o tooth_n of_o the_o ungodly_a repress_v their_o serceness_n and_o break_v their_o strength_n who_o more_o cruel_a than_o brute_n beast_n seek_v to_o devour_v we_o who_o have_v we_o in_o heaven_n but_o thou_o vers._n 8_o and_o there_o be_v none_o we_o desire_v on_o earth_n in_o comparison_n of_o thou_o salvation_n belong_v only_o to_o thou_o o_o lord_n let_v therefore_o thy_o blessing_n be_v upon_o the_o people_n that_o fear_v thou_o and_o wait_v for_o deliverance_n from_o thou_o thy_o people_n of_o israel_n many_o time_n by_o their_o sin_n provoke_v thy_o anger_n and_o thou_o punish_v they_o by_o thy_o just_a judgement_n yet_o though_o their_o sin_n be_v never_o so_o grievous_a if_o they_o once_o return_v from_o their_o iniquity_n thou_o receive_v they_o to_o mercy_n we_o therefore_o wretched_a sinner_n bewail_v our_o manifold_a sin_n and_o earnest_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o former_a wickedness_n and_o ungodly_a behaviour_n towards_o thou_o and_o whereas_o we_o can_v of_o ourselves_o purchase_v thy_o pardon_n and_o blessing_n yet_o we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o for_o jesus_n christ_n sake_n to_o show_v thy_o mercy_n upon_o we_o and_o to_o receive_v we_o again_o to_o thy_o favour_n let_v the_o smell_n of_o his_o garment_n ascend_v into_o thy_o nostril_n and_o through_o he_o let_v thy_o blessing_n be_v upon_o the_o people_n let_v our_o son_n be_v as_o the_o young_a plant_n and_o our_o daughter_n as_o the_o polish'â—_n corner_n of_o the_o temple_n let_v our_o garner_n be_v plenteous_a with_o all_o manner_n of_o store_n let_v our_o sheep_n bring_v forth_o thousand_o and_o ten_o thousand_o in_o our_o street_n let_v our_o ox_n be_v strong_a to_o labour_v that_o there_o be_v no_o decay_n no_o lead_n into_o captavity_n no_o complain_n in_o our_o street_n o_o good_a father_n impart_v to_o we_o so_o great_a a_o share_n of_o thy_o blessing_n that_o we_o may_v be_v full_o persuade_v that_o our_o help_n and_o salvation_n depend_v upon_o thou_o alone_o ungracious_a child_n we_o be_v and_o deserve_v it_o not_o yet_o out_o of_o thy_o mere_a mercy_n we_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o bestow_v thy_o benediction_n upon_o we_o for_o his_o
sake_n who_o thou_o have_v send_v to_o bless_v we_o jesus_n christ_n our_o only_a lord_n and_o saviour_n amen_n psalm_n iu._n the_o occasion_n trouble_v from_o enemy_n there_o be_v three_o part_n of_o it_o 1._o a_o entrance_n or_o petition_n for_o audience_n vers_fw-la 1._o 2._o a_o apostrophe_n to_o his_o enemy_n which_o be_v reprehensive_a 2_o 3._o admonitory_a 4_o 5_o 3._o a_o petition_n for_o himself_o and_o god_n people_n vers_fw-la 6_o 7_o 8._o part_n the_o first_o part_n 1._o he_o propose_v his_o request_n and_o suit_n for_o audience_n hear_v i_o when_o i_o call_v vers._n 1_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o or_o be_v gracious_a unto_o i_o and_o hear_v my_o prayer_n ground_n he_o pray_v for_o audience_n and_o mercy_n upon_o four_o ground_n and_o he_o seek_v to_o win_v attention_n from_o god_n by_o a_o insinuation_n implicit_o contain_v four_o argument_n 1._o god_n covenant_n with_o man_n who_o have_v promise_v to_o hear_v when_o we_o call_v promise_n call_v god_n promise_n call_v 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must_v reign_v whatsoever_o they_o conceive_v to_o the_o contrary_a be_v but_o a_o lie_n 4._o that_o this_o his_o charge_n may_v have_v the_o more_o life_n rebellion_n life_n that_o obdurate_a in_o their_o rebellion_n he_o figure_v it_o with_o a_o sting_a interrogation_n usque_fw-la quo_fw-la it_o be_v not_o quare_fw-la why_o but_o usque_fw-la quo_fw-la how_o long_o by_o which_o he_o do_v aggravate_v their_o sin_n it_o have_v malice_n and_o pertinacy_n in_o it_o they_o do_v persist_v and_o continue_v in_o mischief_n and_o he_o ask_v how_o long_o they_o will_v do_v it_o he_o but_o he_o will_v have_v they_o know_v that_o god_n have_v choose_v and_o will_v hear_v he_o what_o never_o give_v over_o to_o prosecute_v he_o 2._o and_o that_o they_o may_v if_o possible_a be_v draw_v from_o their_o attempt_n he_o send_v they_o a_o noverint_fw-la to_o read_v which_o have_v two_o clause_n 1._o let_v they_o know_v that_o god_n have_v set_v apart_o he_o that_o be_v godly_a for_o himself_o vers._n 3_o 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uphold_v our_o cause_n judge_v we_o o_o lord_n in_o thy_o strength_n thou_o which_o be_v terrible_a to_o the_o oppressor_n and_o a_o refuge_n to_o those_o who_o be_v injurious_o oppress_v vers._n 1_o arise_v in_o thy_o just_a judgement_n and_o punish_v the_o wicked_a and_o deliver_v the_o innocent_a reward_v evil_a to_o those_o our_o enemy_n that_o observe_v our_o way_n and_o lie_v wait_v for_o our_o soul_n cut_v they_o off_o lord_z and_o destroy_v they_o according_a to_o the_o truth_n of_o thy_o promise_n make_v to_o thy_o people_n deliver_v we_o o_o lord_n out_o of_o all_o our_o trouble_n and_o let_v our_o eye_n see_v that_o severe_a revenge_n which_o thou_o will_v take_v upon_o our_o and_o thy_o enemy_n so_o will_v we_o offer_v unto_o thou_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n free_o and_o chéerful_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o congregation_n for_o this_o be_v good_a before_o thy_o saint_n it_o be_v a_o pleasant_a thing_n to_o they_o to_o hear_v and_o see_v that_o 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1._o they_o slander_v and_o calumniate_v he_o and_o threaten_v he_o because_o of_o the_o voice_n etc._n etc._n 2._o they_o vex_v press_v upon_o he_o and_o oppress_v he_o because_o of_o the_o oppression_n of_o the_o wicked_a 3._o they_o plot_v his_o ruin_n devole_v and_o cast_v iniquity_n upon_o he_o charge_v he_o home_o 4._o they_o be_v implacable_a angry_a and_o hate_v he_o in_o wrath_n they_o hate_v i_o 2._o then_o for_o his_o own_o person_n he_o be_v in_o a_o sad_a heavy_a doleful_a condition_n condition_n condition_n his_o sad_a condition_n 1._o my_o heart_n be_v sore_o pain_v within_o i_o his_o grief_n be_v inward_a 2._o the_o terror_n of_o death_n be_v fall_v upon_o i_o vers._n 4_o he_o see_v nothing_o but_o death_n before_o he_o 3._o fearfulness_n and_o tremble_a be_v come_v upon_o i_o which_o be_v the_o outward_a effect_n of_o fear_n 4._o and_o a_o horrible_a dread_n within_o have_v overwhelm_v i_o amazement_n follow_v his_o fear_n and_o he_o illustrate_v this_o his_o 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