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

WE are bound (O most mighty God) for thy singular deserts extended towards us,¹ to praise thee continually, with mind, heart, & all our whole power, rendering condigne thanks unto thy divine majesty, unless we will like ungrateful persons, forget all those things which thou hast hitherto bestowed upon us. First thou hast freely offered us forgiveness of sins, by Christ, and regeneration through his precious blood: hereunto is added doctrine, sacraments, bodily life, and whatsoever else appertaineth to the preservation both of the outward and inward man. But we heartily acknowledge that we have notwithstanding most filthily abused all these thy excellent benefits, for we have done nothing faithfully that answereth fully to our calling. We now therefore do humbly beseech thee to pardon our grievous offences and lewd behaviour, amending our corrupt manners and the dishonest life which we have led hitherto. Deal not with us after our sins, neither reward us according to our iniquities. Wilt thou (seeing that singular loving kindness and mercy prevaileth with thee) ⟨image 160⟩be always revengeable? or correct and chastise us in thy fury? Remember that thou art our father, and therefore earnestly do we desire thee to show forth a fatherly affection towards such as both honour and worship thee. It is not unbeknown to thy divine Majesty that we are dust, and (unless thou be present with us) the vainest things that ever were made: we are more lither then grass and flowers. Regard not therefore our lewd and wicked facts, but way rather the league made betwixt thee and us, and deliver thy faithful people from the hands of thy cursed and most mischievous enemies, so that we may magnify thy wondrous works, with the glorious Angels, and all holy men for evermore, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.