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The psalms hymns and spiritual songs, of the Old and New-Testament
The psalms hymns and spiritual songs, of the Old and New-Testament: faithfully translated into English metre. ; For the use, edification and comfort of the saints in public and private: especially in New-England. ; [Eight lines of Scripture references and texts]The psalms hymns and spiritual songs, of the Old and New-Testament: faithfully translated into English metre. ; For the use, edification and comfort of the saints in publick and private: especially in New-England. ; [Eight lines of Scripture references and texts]
Boston: printed by B. Green for Michael Perry, 1698
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PSAL. LXXXVIII. A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leanoth▪ Maschil, of Heman the Ezrahite.
Lord God of my salvation, Before thee day and night cried I: verse 2 O let my prayer before thee come, Incline thine […] unto my cry. verse 3 Because my soul is troubled so, And to the grave my life draws nigh. verse 4 Counted with them to th' pit that go, As one that hath no strength am I,
LOrd God of my salvation, Before thee day and night cry'd I: verse 2 O let my pray'r before thee come, Incline thine 〈…〉 unto my cry. verse 3 Because my soul is troubled so, And to the grave my life draws nigh. verse 4 Counted with them to th' pit that go, As one that hath no strength am I,
verse 5 As free among those that be dead Like to the slain in grave up-shut; By thee no more remembered, And by thy hand that off are cut. verse 6 Thou hast me laid i' th' pit most low, In darknesses within deep caves. verse 7 Hard on me lies thy wrath also Thou me afflictest with all thy waves
verse 5 As free among those that be dead Like to the slain in grave up-shut; By thee no more remembered, And by thy hand that off are cut. verse 6 Thou hast me laid i' th' pit most low, In darknesses within deep caves. verse 7 Hard on me lies thy wrath also Thou me afflict'st with all thy waves