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Mr. Richard Baxter's paraphrase on the Psalms of David in metre with other hymns…
Mr. Richard Baxter's paraphrase on the Psalms of David in metre with other hymns / left fitted for the press by his own hand.
London: printed for Thomas Parkhurst, 1692
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Mr. Baxter's PARAPHRASE ON THE PSALMS. › Psalm 112: PSALM CXII.
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.
5 A good man's ready to do good, And [kindly] lends to him that needs; And he with wise discretion doth Manage affairs, and [guide his] deeds.
6 His standing's sure: He never shall Be [moved and] brought to misery; His precious name shall be preserved In [sweet and] endless memory.
6 His standing's sure: He never shall Be [mov'd and] brought to misery; His precious name shall be preserv'd In [sweet and] endless memory.
7 Whatever evil tidings come, He shall not [greatly] be afraid; His steadfast heart by fixed trust Upon the [mighty] Lord is stayed.
7 Whatever evil tidings come, He shall not [greatly] be afraid; His steadfast heart by fixed trust Upon the [mighty] Lord is slay'd.
8 His heart is firmly stablished, And shall not [sink and] be dismayed; Till his malignant enemies [He sees] God's Justice hath repaid.