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

For this intent and purpose we now pray (O most mighty God) because we nothing at all mistrust but that thou wilt hearken and give ear to our humble petitions, which we pour out before thee, not of hypocrisy and double dealing, but sincerely ⟨image 27⟩and from the heart: for seeing that we desire to be tried rather by thy judgement then mans, grant that when we are sore tempted and proved by grievous adversities, nothing may be found in us whereby we should be condemned and adjudged to perpetual destruction: but forsomuch as we are naturally evil, how can this thing come to pass, unless thou do stay and govern our steps with thy excellent grace and holy spirit, and so uphold and underset us, as thy unspeakable mercy may wonderfully utter and show forth it self by our salvation? defend and keep us therefore from all men which resist the force of thy glorious Gospel, and strive against thy holy will so much as in them lieth. Thou seest what diligent watch our enemies lay for us, and how like devouring Lions they covet to pray upon us: they are as swords (O good God) prepared to be the hands and instruments of thy indignation: defend and keep us nevertheless under the shadow and most sure defence of thy wings, that during this wretched life, we may be comforted with thy favourable countenance, and in the ⟨image 28⟩blessed resurrection, have with an exceeding great pleasure, the fruition of thy glorious presence, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.