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

¹Such is thy mighty power and invincible force (O most good and merciful God) that thou at length usest to subdue under thy obeisance the enemies of thy name and glory, even by thy puissant strength, how much so ever they strive against thee in their furious madness: which thing the godly duly weighing with themselves, have a very great and fervent desire to honour thy divine Majesty, to exalt thee with praises, and faithfully to worship thy excellency. For as thou in times past causedst the sea to open her self unto the children of Israel, and didst turn aside the river of Jordan against his stream, and hast expulsed the Jews enemies from their ancient inheritance, who seemed otherwise not to be subduable: so we now earnestly require thee that thou wouldest do the like for thy dearly beloved: let them flourish in heavenly gifts, so that they faint not through exercise of temptations, but being well tried, fined, and thoroughly purged with unfortunate mishaps, they may shine in the brightness of virtues, who having comfortable things prepared ⟨image 101⟩for them of thee, being their father & creator after their grievous afflictions & much troublesomeness of mind, let them in the end render unto thee, the vows of praise, and songs of commendation. Move us forward I humbly beseech thee, to fear and honour him, by having his benefits very diligently in our remembrance, which (of his infinite goodness) he hath bestowed upon us, who being provoked by our thankfulness, may hereafter give a more loving and favourable attentive ear to our lowly prayers, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.