Most godly prayers compiled out of Davids PsalmsMost godly prayers compiled out of Dauids Psalmes

We have a great while sore longed (O most merciful God) to celebrate thee in the most frequented assembly of the godly, which truly we will then do with a most ready and joyful mind, when as thou (through thy mighty power) shalt rid and deliver us from the cruel Devil and his furious Ministers. It is not unknown to thee how craftily, deceitfully, and after what a wicked manner he disquieteth thy faithful servants. Wherefore we heartily beseech thee, with so Godly an affection as we can, first to pardon and remit ⟨image 53⟩whatsoever we have unworthily committed against thy sacred law, and consequently stir up thy self stoutly to maintain, and valiantly to defend our rightful cause, least the pernicious enemies deride and vaunt themselves against thy dearly beloved servants, (when as at their pleasures) they shall make them become very miserable: but rather let confusion and shame fall upon them, at what time they dare presume to set themselves against thy glory and our salvation. But contrariwise, let us (which be desirous of thy famous honour and excellent righteousness) be filled with perfect joy and gladness, that with a pleasant and cheerful heart we may set forth thy noble praise and deserved worthiness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

WEe haue a great while sore longed (O most mercifull God) to celebrate thee in the most frequented assembly of the godly, which truly we will then do with a most readie and ioyfull minde, when as thou (through thy mightie power) shalt rid and deliuer vs from the cruell Deuill and his furious Ministers. It is not vnknowne to thée howe craftily, deceptfully, and after what a wicked maner he disquieteth thy faythfull seruauntes. Wherefore we heartily beséech thée, with so Godly an affection as we can, first to pardon and remit