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

An other prayer out of the same Psalm.

An other prayer out of the same Psalme.

Like as they which endeavour themselves to the uttermost of their powers for to ⟨image 183⟩follow true godliness and the observation of thy holy commandments (O merciful God) do lead a right happy and blessed life: even so do we right well perceive that it was very agreeable to thy incomparable justice, that we should be presently tormented with these troublesome times, who have coldly applied our selves to the true honouring of thee, and negligently obeyed thy sacred law as becometh us. But take not thou (O good God for thy infinite mercies sake) such revengement of our sins as they have justly deserved, but cause some light to shine out unto us in so great a mist of darkness, whereby pure godliness may be set up again in thy sacred Church, and holy religion flourish exceedingly. Grant moreover that thy true word and faithful promises may take such deep root in our sinful hearts, that (although we hear of grievous mischiefs hanging over our heads) yet let us not start nor stagger any thing at all from thy sacred faith and holy purpose. Underprop thou us thy own self, by causing it thus to fall out that we may in this dreadful time, lean steadfastly to thee alone, so as Antichrist may fret and ⟨image 184⟩gnash with his teeth, and the spiteful adversaries of thy glorious name pine away. But contrariwise let the praise and clearness of thy favourable mercy exalt it self more and more, and be made manifest to all creatures, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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