N01640:2762
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
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.
4 In darkness there doth light arise ‖ unto the upright ones; ‖ Gracious he is, and Men ciful, ‖ and Righteous too is he. ‖
5 A good Man is compassionate: ‖ and he does lend his help; ‖ with good discretion yet he doth ‖ still govern his affairs. ‖
6 Sure he shall not from his good state ‖ fo• ever be removed; ‖ In everlasting memory shall ‖ the righteous one be kept. ‖
6 Sure he shall not from his good state ‖ fo• ever be remov'd; ‖ In everlasting memory shall ‖ the righteous one be kept. ‖
7 Of hearing any evil thing ‖ he shall not be afraid; ‖ his heart's confirmed, relying still ‖ on the ETERNAL God. ‖