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Most godly prayers compiled out of Davids PsalmsMost godly prayers compiled out of Dauids Psalmes
Most godly prayers compiled out of Davids Psalms by D. Peter Martyr. Translated out of Latin into English by Charles Glemhan. G. Seen and allowed according to the order appointedMost godly prayers compiled out of Dauids Psalmes by D. Peter Martyr. Translated out of Latine into English by Charles Glemhan. G. Seene and allowed according to the order appointed
London: printed by William Seres, 1569
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
¶ A prayer out of the .xxxj. Psalm.
¶ A prayer out of the .xxxj. Psalme.
Seeing that thou (O most mighty God) art our assured rock and strong defence,1 it is now needful for thy names sake, that thou shouldest save and deliver those which repose their whole trust in thee, so that we may be nothing ashamed of the faith that we have firmly affixed in thee. Thou seest how they (of whom thy sacred doctrine and holy Gospel is had in contempt) have privily laid snares and nets to trap us. We therefore which see that we can be preserved by none other mean, do now commit our selves to be defended by thy only hands and mighty power. For we have no affiance in curious and wicked arts, but repose our selves (O good God) upon thy goodness only, and require thee to have an especial care and regard to the afflictions we now are in, neither suffer thou us to be shut up into the hands of wicked persons. We know for a certainty that our sins wherewith we are so sore burdened, shall make exceedingly against us in thy just judgement, that of right we can not escape. But beseech thee of thy infinite goodness, to have mercy upon us, neither ⟨image 47⟩suffer thy blessed Church to be a by word and jesting stock both to the neighbours and enemies thereof. Show forth thy cheerful countenance upon her, let the wicked be put to utter shame, we humbly pray thee, who mayest stop the mouths of liars, when they most arrogantly imagine very horrible accusations against her. And although (as to the judgement of the flesh) we think our selves to be thrust down headlong, and cast utterly from the sight of thine eyes: yet notwithstanding, we still hope in spirit that thou wilt give attentive ear unto our hearty prayers. Grant therefore that the virtuous men which earnestly love thee, may well understand that thou mightily preservest thy faithful servants, and doest greatly strengthen such as honour and reverence thee with an unfeigned heart, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.