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The whole Book of Psalms faithfully translated into English metreThe vvhole Booke of Psalmes faithfully translated into English metre
The whole Book of Psalms faithfully translated into English metre. ; Whereunto is prefixed a discourse declaring not only the lawfulness, but also the necessity of the heavenly ordinance of singing Scripture psalms in the churches of God. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]The vvhole Booke of Psalmes faithfully translated into English metre. ; Whereunto is prefixed a discourse declaring not only the lawfullness, but also the necessity of the heavenly ordinance of singing Scripture psalmes in the churches of God. ; [Seven lines of Scripture texts]
Cambridge, Mass. : Stephen Day, Imprinted 1640
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Book 2 › Psalm 72: Psalm 72 A psalm for Solomon.Book 2 › Psalm 72: Psalme 72 A psalme for Solomon.
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.
O GOD, thy judgements give the King, & thy justice to the Kings Sonne. verse 2 He shall thy folk with justice judge, & to thy poor see judgement done, verse 3 The mountains shall abundantly unto •he people bring forth peace: the li••le •ills shall bring the same, by executing righteousness. verse 4 Poor of the people he shall judge, and children of the needy save; & he in pieces shall break down each one that them oppressed have. verse 5 They shall thee fear, while Sun & moon endure through generations all. verse 6 Like rain on mowne grass• he shall come: as showers on earth distilling-fall. verse 7 The just shall flourish in his days, & store of peace till no moon be. verse 8 And from the sea unto the sea, from flood to lands end reign shall he. verse 9 They that within the wilderness do dwell, before him bow they must: and they who are his enemies ⟨image ?⟩they verily shall lick the dust.
O GOD, thy judgements give the King, & thy justice to the Kings Sonne. verse 2 He shall thy folk with justice judge, & to thy poore see judgement done, verse 3 The mountaines shall abundantly unto he people bring forth peace: the lile ills shall bring the same, by execuing righteounes. verse 4 Poore of the people he shall judge, and children of the needy save; & he in peeces shall break downe each one that them oppressed have. verse 5 They shall thee feare, while Sun & moon endure through generations all. verse 6 Like raine on mowne grass he shall come: as showres on earth distilling-fall. verse 7 The just shall flourish in his dayes, & store of peace till no moone bee. verse 8 And from the sea unto the sea, from floud to lands end reigne shall hee. verse 9 They that within the wildernes doe dwell, before him bow they must: and they who are his enemies