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Thou art, O Lord, my strength and stay
Author: T. S. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Thou art, O Lord, my strength and stay,
the succor which I crave;
Neglect me not, lest I be like
them that are laid in grave.
2 My voice and supplications hear,
when unto thee I cry,
When I lift up my hands unto
thy holy ark most high.
3 Repute me not among those men
in sin that take their fill,
That speak right fair unto their friends,
but think in heart full ill.
4 According to those wicked deeds
which they did most regard,
And after their inventions, Lord,
let them receive reward.
5 Because they never mind the works
of God, he will therefore,
Instead of building of them up,
destroy them evermore.
6 To render thanks unto the Lord,
how great a cause have I,
My voice, my prayer and my complaint
that heard so willingly!
7 He is my shield and fortitude,
my buckler in distress;
My heart rejoiceth greatly, and
my song shall him confess.
8 He is our strength and our defence,
our foes for to resist,
The health and the salvation of
his own elect by Christ.
9 Thy people and thy heritage,
Lord, bless, guide, and preserve;
Increase them, Lord, and rule their hearts,
that they may never swerve. Scripture: Psalm 28
Thou art, O Lord, my strength and stay
O Lord, I put my trust in thee
Author: J. H. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Lord, I put my trust in thee,
let nothing work me shame;
As thou art just, deliver me,
and set me free from blame.
2 Hear me, O Lord, and that soon,
to help me make good speed;
Be thou my rock and house of stone,
my fence in time of need.
3 For why? as stones thy strength is try'd,
thou art my fort and tower:
For thy name's sake be thou my guide,
and lead me in thy power.
4 Pluck thou my feet out of the snare
which they for me have laid;
Thou art my strength, and all my care
is for thy mighty aid.
5 Into thy hands, Lord, I commit
my soul, which is thy due,
Because thou hast redeemed it,
O Lord my God most true.
6 I hate such folk as will not part
from things to be abhorr'd;
When they on trifles set their heart,
my trust is in the Lord.
7 For I will in thy mercy joy,
I see it doth excel;
Thou seest when ought would me annoy,
and know'st my soul full well.
8 Thou hast not left me in their hand
that would me overcharge;
But thou hast set me out of band,
to walk abroad at large.
The Second Part.
9 Great grief, O Lord, doth me assail,
some pity on me take;
My eyes wax dim, my sight doth fail,
my heart with fear doth ake.
10 My life is worn with grief and pain,
my years in woe are past,
My strength is gone, and thro' disdain
my bones corrupt and waste.
11 Among my foes I am a scorn,
my friends are all dismay'd;
My neighbours, and my kinsmen born
to see me are afraid.
12 As men once dead are out of mind,
so am I now forgot;
As little use of me they find,
as of a broken pot.
13 I heard the brags of all the rout,
their threats my mind did fray,
How they conspir'd and went about
to take my life away.
14 But, Lord, I trust in thee for aid,
not to be overtrod;
For I confess and still have said,
Thou art the Lord my God.
15 The length of all my life and age,
O Lord, is in thy hand;
Defend me from the wrath and rage
of them, that me withstand.
16 To me thy servant, Lord, express
and shew thy joyful face,
And save me, Lord, for thy goodness,
thy mercy and thy grace.
The Third Part.
17 Lord, let me not be put to shame,
because on thee I call,
But let the wicked bear the blame,
and into the grave fall.
18 O Lord, make dumb their lips out-right,
who given are to lies,
And cruelly with pride and spite
against the just devise.
19 How plentiful thy mercies be
laid up for thy children,
That fear and put their trust in thee
before the sons of men!
20 Thy presence shall them fence and guide
from all proud brags and wrongs;
Within thy place thou shalt them hide
from all tile strife of tongues.
21 Thanks to the Lord, that hath declar'd
on me his grace so far,
Me to defend with watch and ward,
as in a town of war.
22 Thus did I say both day and night,
when I was sore opprest,
Lo, I am clean cast out of sight,
yet heard'st thou my request.
23 Ye saints, love ye the Lord alway,
the faithful he doth guide,
And to the proud he doth repay
according to their pride.
24 Be of good courage, all ye just,
on God your strength depend;
For those in him that put their trust
he ever will defend. Scripture: Psalm 31
O Lord, I put my trust in thee
The man is blest, whose wickedness
Author: T. S. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The man is blest, whose wickedness
the Lord forgiven hath,
And he, whose sin is likewise hid,
and cover'd from his wrath.
2 And blest is he, to whom the Lord
imputeth not his sin,
Who in his heart hath hid no guile,
nor fraud is found therein.
3 For whilst that I kept close my sin
in silence and constraint,
My bones did waste and wear away
with daily moan and plaint.
4 Both night and day thy hand on me
so grievous was and smart,
My moisture like the summer's heat
to dryness did convert.
5 I did therefore confess my faults,
and all my sins reveal,
Then thou, O Lord, didst me forgive,
and all my sins conceal.
6 The humble man shall pray therefore,
and seek thee in due time,
so that the floods of waters great
shall have no power on him.
7 When trouble and adversity
do compass me about,
Thou art my refuge and my joy,
and thou didst rid me out.
8 Come hither, and I will thee teach
how thou shalt walk aright;
I will thee guide, as I myself
have learn'd by proof and sight:
9 Be not so rude and ignorant,
as is the horse and mule,
Whose mouth without a rein or bit,
from harm thou can'st not rule.
10 The wicked man shall manifold
sorrows and grief sustain;
But unto him, that trusts in God
his goodness shall remain.
11 Be joyful therefore in the Lord,
ye just, lift up your voice;
And ye, of pure and perfect heart,
with cheerfulness rejoice. Scripture: Psalm 32
The man is blest, whose wickedness
Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice
Author: J. H. Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice;
it is a seemly sight
That upright men with thankful voice
should praise the Lord of might.
2 Praise ye the Lord with harp, and sing
to him with psaltery,
With ten-string'd instrument sounding,
praise ye the Lord most high:
3 Sing to the Lord a song most new,
with courage give him praise,
For why? his word is ever true,
his works and all his ways:
4 Both judgment, equity and right
he ever lov'd and will,
And with his gifts he doth delight
the earth throughout to fill.
5 For by the word of God alone
the heav'ns above were wrought,
Their hosts and powers ev'ry one
his breath to pass has brought.
6 The waters great gather'd hath he
on heaps within the shore,
And hid them in the depth to be
as in a house of store.
7 Let all the earth then fear the Lord,
and keep his righteous law,
And all the world with one accord
dread him and stand in awe.
8 What he commanded, wrought it was
at once with utmost speed;
What he doth will is brought to pass
with full effect indeed.
9 The counsels of the nations rude
the Lord doth bring to naught,
He doth defeat the multitude
of their device and thought:
10 But his decrees continue still,
they never slack nor 'swage;
The motions of his mind and will
take place in ev'ry age.
The Second Part.
11 Blessed are they to whom the Lord
as God and guide is known,
Whom he doth choose of mere accord
to take them as his own.
12 The Lord from heav'n did cast his sight
on men mortal by birth,
Beholding from his seat of might
the dwellers on the earth.
13 The Lord, I say, whose hand hath wrought
man's heart, and doth it frame,
'Tis he alone doth know the thought
and working of the same.
14 A king that trusteth in his host
shall nought prevail at length,
The man that of his might doth boast
shall fail for all his strength:
15 The troops of horsemen all shall fail,
their sturdy steeds shall swerve;
The strength of horse shall not prevail
the rider to preserve:
16 But lo, the eyes of God attend
and watch to aid the just,
With such as fear him to offend,
and on his goodness trust;
17 That he of death and great distress
may set their souls from dread,
And if that dearth their land oppress
in hunger them to feed.
18 Wherefore our soul doth whole depend
on God our strength and stay
He is our shield, us to defend,
and drive all darts away.
19 Our joyful souls alway proclaim
his power and his might;
For why? in his most holy name
we hope and much delight.
20 Therefore let thy goodness, O Lord,
still present with us be,
As we always with one accord
do only trust in thee. Scripture: Psalm 33
Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice
I will give laud and honour both
Author: T. S. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I will give laud and honour both
unto the Lord always;
My mouth also for evermore
shall speak unto his praise.
2 I do delight to praise the Lord,
in soul, in heart, in voice,
That humble men may hear thereof,
and heartily rejoice.
3 Therefore see that ye magnify
with me the living Lord,
Let us exalt his holy name
always with one accord.
4 For I myself besought the Lord,
he answer'd me again,
And me deliver'd speedily
from all my fear and pain.
5 Whoso they be that him behold,
shall see his light most clear;
Their countenance shall not be dash'd,
they never need to fear.
6 The poor distressed man for help
unto the Lord doth call,
Who doth him hear without delay,
and rid him out of thrall.
7 The Angel of the Lord doth pitch
his tents in ev'ry place,
To save all such as do him fear,
that nothing them deface.
8 Taste and consider well therefore,
that God is good and just;
O happy man, that maketh him
his only stay and trust!
9 O fear the Lord, all ye his saints,
who is a mighty king;
For they that fear the living Lord,
are sure to lack nothing.
10 The lions shall be hunger-bit,
and pin'd with famine much;
But as for them that fear the Lord,
no lack shall be to such.
The Second Part.
11 Come near to me, my children, and
unto my words give ear;
I will you teach the perfect way,
how ye the Lord shall fear.
12 Who is the man that would live long,
and lead a happy life?
See thou refrain thy tongue and lips
from all deceit and strife;
13 Turn back thy face from doing ill,
and do the godly deed;
Enquire for peace and quietness,
and follow it with speed.
14 For why? the eyes of God above
upon the just are bent,
His ears likewise to hear the cry
of the poor innocent.
15 But he doth frown and bend his brows
upon the wicked train,
And cuts away the memory
that should of them remain.
16 But, when the just do call and cry,
the Lord doth hear them so,
That out of pain and misery
forthwith he lets them go.
17 The Lord is ever nigh to them,
that broken-hearted are,
And for the contrite spirit he
salvation doth prepare.
18 Full many be the miseries,
that righteous men endure;
But of deliv'rance from them all
the Lord doth them secure.
19 The Lord doth so preserve and keep
their very bones alway,
That not so much as one of them
doth perish or decay.
20 The sin shall slay the wicked man,
which he himself hath wrought,
And such as hate the righteous man
shall soon be brought to nought:
21 But they that fear the living Lord,
are ever safe and sound;
And as for those that trust in him,
nothing shall them confound. Scripture: Psalm 34
I will give laud and honour both
I said, I will look to my ways
Author: J. H. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I said, I will look to my ways,
for fear I should go wrong,
I will take heed all times, that I
offend not with my tongue;
2 As with a bit I will keep fast
my mouth with force and might,
Not once to whisper all the while
the wicked are in sight.
3 I held my tongue and spake no word,
but kept me close and still,
Yea, from good talk I did refrain,
but sore against my will.
4 My heart grew hot within my breast
with musing, thought and doubt,
Which did increase and stir the fire,
at last these words burst out;
5 Lord, number out my life and days,
which yet I have not past;
So that I may be certify'd
how long my life shall last.
6 For thou hast pointed out my life
in length much like a span;
My age is nothing unto thee,
so vain is every man!
7 Man walketh like a shade, and doth
in vain himself annoy
In getting goods, and cannot tell
who shall the same enjoy.
8 Therefore, O Lord, what wait I for?
what help do I desire?
Truly my hope is ev'n in thee,
I nothing else require.
The Second Part
9 From all the sins that I have done,
Lord, quit me out of hand,
And make me not a scorn to fools,
that nothing understand.
10 I was so dumb, that to complain
no trouble could me move,
Because I knew it was thy work
my patience for to prove.
11 Lord, take from me thy scourge and plague,
I cannot them withstand,
I faint and pine away for fear
of thy most heavy hand.
12 When thou for sin dost man rebuke,
he waxeth pale and wan,
As doth a cloth that moths have fret;
so vain a thing is man!
13 Lord, hear my suit, and give good heed,
regard my tears that fall:
I sojourn like a stranger here,
as did my fathers all.
14 O spare a little, give me space
my strength for to restore,
Before I go away from hence,
and shall be seen no more. Scripture: Psalm 39
I said, I will look to my ways
Lord plead my cause against my foes
Author: J. H. Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, plead my cause against my foes,
confound their force and might,
And take my part against all those
that seek with me to fight:
2 Lay hold upon the spear and shield,
thyself in armour dress,
Stand up with me to fight the field,
and help me from distress:
3 Gird on thy sword and stop the way,
my enemies withstand,
That thou unto my soul may'st say,
I am thy help at hand.
4 Confound them with rebuke and blame,
that seek my soul to spill;
Let them turn back and flee with shame,
that think to work me ill
5 Let them disperse and flee abroad,
as wind doth drive the dust;
That so the Angel of our God
their might away may thrust
6 Let all their ways be void of light,
and slipp'ry, like to fall;
And send thy Angel with thy might
to persecute them all
7 For why? Without my fault have they
in secret set their gin,
And digged a pit in my path-way,
to take my soul therein
8 When they think least, and have no care,
O Lord, destroy them all;
Let them be caught in their own snare,
and in their mischief fall.
9 But let my soul, my heart, and voice,
in God have joy and wealth,
That in the Lord I may rejoice,
and in his saving health:
10 Then all my bones shall speak and say
(my parts shall all agree)
O thou great God of heaven and earth,
what man is like to thee!
The Second Part
11 Thou dost defend the weak from them,
that are both stout and strong,
And rid the poor from wicked men,
that spoil and do them wrong.
12 My cruel foes against me rise
to witness things untrue,
And to accuse me they devise
of things I never knew
13 Where I to them did shew good will,
they quit me with disdain;
That they should pay my good with ill
my soul doth sore complain
14 When they were sick I mourn'd therefore,
myself in sackcloth clad,
With fasting I did faint full sore,
and pray'd with heart most sad
15 As they had been my brethren dear
I did myself behave,
As one that mourneth heavily
about his mother's grave:
16 But they in my adversity
did gather in a rout;
Yea, abject slaves reproachfully
at me did mock and flout.
17 The belly-gods and flatt'ring train,
that all good things deride,
At me did grin with great disdain,
turning their mouths aside
18 Lord, when wilt thou for me appear?
Why dost thou stay and pause?
O rid my soul, my darling dear,
out of these lions claws:
19 And when will I give thanks to thee
before the church always;
And where most of the people be,
there will I shew thy praise.
20 Let not my foes prevail on me,
which hate me for no fault;
Neither let them wink with their eyes,
that causeless me assault
The Third Part
21 Of peace no word they think or say,
their talk is all untrue;
They still consult how to betray
all those that peace pursue.
22 With open mouth they run at me,
their fury is like fire:
Well, well, say they, our eye doth see
the thing that we desire.
23 But, Lord, thou seest what ways they take,
and what they do intend;
Be not far off, nor me forsake,
but speedy help me send.
24 Awake, arise, and stir abroad,
defend me in my right;
Revenge my cause, O Lord my God,
and aid me with thy might.
25 According to thy righteousness,
O Lord God, set me free;
And let them not their price express,
nor triumph over me
26 Let not their hearts rejoice, nor cry,
E'en so we would it have;
Nor give them cause to say on high,
He's sunk into the grave
27 Confound them all that do rejoice
when they my trouble see,
Let them be cloathed with rebuke,
that boast with scorn at me
28 But let them heartily rejoice,
who love my upright way;
Let them all times with heart and voice
still praise the Lord and say,
29 Great is the Lord, and doth excel,
and he doth much delight
To see his servants prosper well,
it is his pleasant sight.
30 Wherefore my tongue I will apply
thy righteousness to praise;
To thee, O Lord my God, will I
give laud and thanks always. Scripture: Psalm 35
Lord plead my cause against my foes
The wicked by his works unjust
Author: J. H. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The wicked, by his works unjust
doth thus persuade my heart,
That in the Lord he hath no trust,
his fear is set apart.
2 Yet doth he joy in his estate
to walk as he began,
So long till he deserves the hate
of God as well as man.
3 His words are wicked, vile and naught,
his tongue no truth doth tell;
Yet at no hand will he be taught
which way he may do well.
4 When he should sleep, then doth he muse
his mischiefs to fulfill:
No wicked way doth he refuse,
nor any thing that's ill.
5 But, Lord, thy goodness doth ascend
above the heav'ns most high,
So doth thy truth itself extend
unto the cloudy sky.
6 Much more than hills both high and steep
thy justice is exprest;
Thy judgments like the seas most deep:
thou sav'st both man and beast.
7 Thy mercy is above all things,
O God, it doth excel;
In trust whereof, as in thy wings,
the sons of men shall dwell.
8 Within thy house they shall be fed
with plenty at their will,
Of all delights they shall be sped,
and take thereof their fill:
9 Because the well of life most pure
doth ever flow from thee,
And in thy light we are full sure
eternal light to see.
10 From such as thee desire to know
let not thy grace depart,
Thy righteousness declare and show
to men of upright heart.
11 Let not the proud on me prevail,
O Lord, of thy good grace;
Nor let the wicked me assail
to throw me out of place.
12 But they in their device shall fall,
that wicked works maintain;
They shall be certainly cast down,
and never rise again. Scripture: Psalm 36
The wicked by his works unjust
Grudge not to see the wicked men
Author: W. W. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Grudge not to see the wicked men
in wealth to flourish still,
Nor envy such as ill to do
have bent and set their will.
2 For as the grass and the green herbs
do wither and decay,
So shall their great prosperity
soon fade and pass away.
3 Trust thou therefore in God alone,
to do well give thy mind;
So shalt thou have the land as thine,
and there sure food shalt find.
4 In God set all thy heart's delight,
and look what thou would'st have,
Or else canst wish in all the world,
thou need'st it not to crave.
5 Cast both thyself and thy affairs
on God with perfect trust,
And then thou shalt with patience see
th' effect both sure and just:
6 Thy perfect life and godly name
he will clear as the light,
So that the sun ev'n at noon-day,
shall not shine half so bright.
7 Be still therefore, and stedfastly
on God see thou wait then,
Not shrinking for the prosp'rous state
of lewd and wicked men.
8 Shake off despite, envy and hate,
let not thy anger rise,
That thou may'st not be drawn into
some sinful enterprize.
9 For ev'ry wicked man will God
most certainly destroy;
But such as trust in him are sure
the land for to enjoy.
10 Wait but awhile, and thou shalt see
no more the wicked train;
No, not so much as house or place,
where once he did remain.
The Second Part
11 But merciful and humble men
enjoy shall sea and land;
In rest and peace they shall rejoice,
for nought shall them withstand.
12 The lewd men and malicious do
against the just conspire;
They gnash their teeth at him, as men
who do his bane desire.
13 But while ungodly men thus think,
the lord laughs them to scorn;
For he doth see the time approach,
when they shall sigh and mourn.
14 The wicked have their sword withdrawn,
their bow is also bent,
To overthrow and kill the poor,
whose life is innocent.
15 But the same sword shall pierce their heart,
which was to kill the just;
So shall the bow in shivers break,
wherein they put their trust.
16 Doubtless, the just man's poor estate
is to be valu'd more
Than all the lewd and wicked man's
rich pomp and heaped store.
17 For tho' their power be most strong,
God will it overthrow,
Where contrary he doth preserve
the humble man and low.
18 He sees by his great providence
the godly's upright way,
And will give them inheritance,
which never shall decay.
19 Discouragèd they shall not be,
when some are hard bestead;
When others shall be hunger-bit,
they shall be clad and fed.
20 For whosoever wicked is,
and enemy to God,
Shall like the fat of lambs consume,
or smoak that flies abroad.
The Third Part
21 Behold, the wicked borrows much,
and payeth not again;
Whereas the just by lib'ral gifts
the needy doth sustain.
22 For they whom God doth bless shall have
the land for heritage,
And they whom he doth curse likewise
shall perish in his rage.
23 The Lord the just man's steps doth guide,
and all his ways doth bless,
To ev'ry thing he takes in hand
he giveth good success:
24 Tho' he doth fall, yet he is sure
not utterly to sink;
For God upholds him with his hand,
and from him will not shrink.
25 I have been young, but now am old,
and never yet saw I
The just man left, neither his seed
reduced to beggary.
26 He gives always most lib'rally,
and lends where there is need;
By which he doth from God secure
a blessing to his seed.
27 Therefore flee vice and wickedness,
and virtue do embrace,
So God shall grant thee long to have
on earth a dwelling place.
28 For God so loveth equity,
and shews to his such grace,
That he preserveth them, but doth
cut off the wicked race;
29 Whereas the good and godly men
inherit shall the land,
Having as lord's all things therein
in their own pow'r and hand.
30 The just man's mouth doth ever speak
of matters wise and high,
His tongue doth talk of judgment and
of truth and equity.
31 For in his heart the law of God
doth evermore abide;
So that where-ever he doth go,
his foot shall never slide.
32 The wicked, like a greedy wolf
the just man doth beset,
By all means seeking him to kill
and take him in his net.
The Fourth Part
33 But tho' he fall into his hands,
God will him succour send;
Tho' men against him sentence give,
yet God will him defend.
34 Wait thou on God and keep his way,
he shall preserve thee then;
The earth to rule, and thou shalt see
destroy'd these wicked men.
35 The wicked have I seen most strong,
and plac'd in high degree,
Spreading himself, and flourishing
as doth the laurel-tree.
36 But suddenly he pass'd away,
and lo, he quite was gone;
Then I him sought, but could not find
the place where dwelt such one.
37 Mark and behold the upright man,
how God doth him increase;
For the just man shall have at length
great joy with rest and peace.
38 As for transgressors, woe to them,
destroy'd they all shall be;
God will cut off their budding race
and rich posterity.
39 But the salvation of the just
doth come from God above,
Who in their trouble sends them aid
of his mere grace and love.
40 God evermore delivers them
from lewd men and unjust;
And still will save them, whilst that they
in him do put their trust. Scripture: Psalm 37
Grudge not to see the wicked men
Put me not to rebuke, O Lord
Author: J. H. Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Put me not to rebuke, O Lord,
in thy provoked ire;
And in thy wrath correct me not,
I humbly thee desire.
2 Thy arrows do stick fast in me,
thy hand doth press me sore,
And in my flesh no health at all
appeareth any more.
3 And all this is by reason of
thy wrath that I am in;
Not any rest is in my bones
by reason of my sin.
4 For lo my wicked doings, Lord,
above my head are gone,
A greater load than I can bear
they lie me sore upon.
5 My wounds do stink, and are corrupt,
and loathsome are to see;
Which all thro' my own foolishness
doth happen unto me:
6 And I in careful wise am brought
into such great distress,
That I go wailing all the day
in doleful heaviness.
7 My loins are fill'd with sore disease,
my flesh hath no whole part;
I feeble am, and broken sore,
and roar for grief of heart.
8 Thou know'st, Lord, my desire, my groans
are open in thy sight;
My heart doth pant, my strength doth fail,
my eyes have lost their light.
9 My lovers and my wonted friends
stand looking on my woe,
My kinsmen they do far away
from me depart also.
10 They that do seek my life lay snares,
and they that go the way
To do me hurt, speak lies, and think
on mischief all the day.
The Second Part
11 But as a deaf man I became,
that cannot hear at all,
And as one dumb, that opens not
his mouth to speak withal.
12 For all my confidence, O Lord,
I wholly place in thee;
Therefore, O Lord, who art my God,
do thou give ear to me.
13 This do I crave, that they my foes
triumph not over me;
For when my foot doth slip, then they
rejoice my fall to see.
14 And I am ready for to halt,
I cannot stand upright,
Also my grievous heaviness
is ever in my sight.
15 For while that I my wickedness
in humble wise confess,
And while I for my sinful deeds
my sorrows do express,
16 My foes do still remain alive,
and mighty are, I know,
And they that hate me wrongfully
in number largely grow.
17 They stand against me, that my good
with evil do repay,
Because that good and honest things
I do pursue alway.
18 Forsake me not, O Lord my God,
be thou not far away;
Make haste to help me, O my God,
my safety and my stay. Scripture: Psalm 38
Put me not to rebuke, O Lord
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