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Psalterium Americanum. The Book of Psalms, in a translation exactly conformed unto the original;…
Psalterium Americanum. The Book of Psalms, in a translation exactly conformed unto the original; but all in blank verse. : Fitted unto the tunes commonly used in our churches. Which pure offering is accompanied with illustrations, digging for hidden treasures in it; and rules to employ it upon the glorious and various intentions of it. : Whereunto are added, some other portions of the sacred Scripture, to enrich the cantional.
Boston: printed by S. Kneeland for B. Eliot, 1718
Book 2 › Psalm 66: PSALM LXVI. To the Chief Musician. A Song; A Psalm.
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 O come and take a view of the ‖ works that are done by God; ‖ How terrible in what He does ‖ upon the sons of Men! ‖
6 Into dry Land that might be trod ‖ once did He turn the Sea: ‖ Thorough the flood they passed on foot; ‖ there we rejoiced in Him. ‖
6 Into dry Land that might be trod ‖ once did He turn the Sea: ‖ Thorough the flood they pass'd on foot; ‖ there we rejoyc'd in Him. ‖
7 He by His power for ever rules; ‖ His Eyes the Nations see: ‖ O now let the rebellious ones ‖ no more exalt themselves. ‖ Selah. ‖
7 He by His pow'r for ever rules; ‖ His Eyes the Nations see: ‖ O now let the rebellious ones ‖ no more exalt themselves. ‖ Selah. ‖
8 A Benediction to our God, ‖ ye Peoples, offer up; ‖ and the voice of His Praise do you ‖ make to be heard aloud. ‖