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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.
An other prayer out of the same psalm.
An other prayer out of the same psalme.
Mans weak and feeble nature can at no time (O almighty GOD) praise thee according to thy worthiness: for thou doest not only bestow upon us the benefits whereby we both obtain life, and also do ⟨image 160⟩from day to day continue and maintain the same, but thou hast forgiven thy faithful people their most grievous and infinite sins, by Christ, which surmounteth all other things that thou hast participated amongst us, for the which most excellent and notable gift, we yield thee hearty thanks, although not such as we ought, yet such as we can: and to the intent we may thereby become more cheerful in requiring the same, our earnest request is (O excellent Father) that thou wouldest establish and perpetually maintain the word of pure and sincere doctrine in the mouth of thy blessed Church, so that an alteration of her old Leaven being made, she may (like the Eagle) from time to time renew her youth. And like as thou dissembling the sins of the Israelites, didst not only bring them to the dwelling place that thou hadst promised by Moses whom thou hadst taught, but also through the perpetual benefits of thy excellent mercy bestowed upon that people didst show and manifest, that thy goodness, towards them, surmounted all their mischievous deeds, no less space then the heavens are distant from the earth: be ⟨image 161⟩thou (which art our father and we thy deer children) moved with mercy towards us, who are like to be overwhelmed with darkness and lewd behaviours, unless thou presently puttest to thy assistant helping hand. Cause us to find by proof that thou hast renewed the covenant made betwixt thee and us, and (the same being restored) let us with all earnestness, endeavour our selves to set forth thy blessed law and commandments in holiness of life, whereby not only the earthly Church may render condigne thanks unto thy unspeakable goodness for our salvation, but also the Angels which accomplish thy holy will with a marvellous cheerfulness may do the same, through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.