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

¹Mans weak and frail nature (O most mighty God) is continually tossed and turmoiled with infinite calamities. Neither should that seem a matter so greatly to be lamented, if in this universal case, such as faithfully honour and worship thee, were not seen to be more grievously afflicted and punished then the rest: but the world goeth so that the stormy waves, the clammy mire, the ⟨image 105⟩deep and whirling gulfs of temptations do little better then choke up those which have a steadfast belief and assured trust in thee. Which matters being done to the intent they may patiently and with a quiet mind suffer whatsoever is commodious for them, doth certainly not much further the salvation of such as be weak, who see these things come to pass, unless thou (for thy infinite goodness and unspeakable mercies sake wherewith thou art plentifully endued) puttest too quickly thy speedy furtherance: for so shall the thing which seemeth to have weakened and dismayed their hearts, wonderfully cheer and refresh them: for if thou shalt give ear unto our lowly prayers (as our assured trust is) and deliver us out of so great perils according to our humble petitions, these grievous afflictions truly shall bring forth fruit not to be repented of. Grant we heartily beseech thee (O excellent father) that such as be in a manner consumed and at deaths door for the zeal they bear to thy glory, may according to their fervent prayers, obtain this of thee, both the enlarging of thy most famous kingdom, and also their welfare ⟨image 106⟩