The Whole Booke of Psalmes ‎#30a

30a. Psalme 4

1 O God that art my righteousnesse,
ord heare me when I call:
thou hast set me at libertie
when I was bound and thrall.

2 Have mercy Lord therefore on mee,
and grant me my request:
For unto thee uncessantly
to cry I will not rest.

3 O mortall men how long will yee
my glory thus despise?
Why wander yee in vanitie,
and follow after lies?

4 Know yee that good and godly men,
the Lord doth take and chuse,
And when to him I make my plaint,
he doth me not refuse.

5 Sinne not but stand in awe therefore,
examine well your heart:
And in your chamber quietly
see you yourselves convert.

6 Offer to God the sacrifice
of righteousnesse I say,
And looke that in the living Lord
ye put your trust alway.

7 The greater sort crave worldly goods
and riches doe imbrace:
But Lord grant us thy countenance,
thy favour and thy grace.

8 For thou thereby shalt make my heart
more joyfull and more glad:
Then they that of their corne and wine
full great increase have had.

9 In peace therefore lie downe will I,
taking my rest and sleepe:
For thou onely wilt me O Lord,
alone in safety keepe.

Text Information

• First Line: O God that art my righteousnesse
• Title: Psalme 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1621
• Notes: Public domain.

Tune Information

• Name: OXFORD TUNE
• harmonizer: Tho. Ravens.
• Incipit: 77711 22277 71232
• Key: g minor or modal