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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 5 › Psalm 122: PSALM CXXII. A Song of Degrees. Of David.
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.
6 For the Peace of Jerusalem ‖ O make a strong request: ‖They who have a true love to thee ‖ shall see Prosperity. ‖
7 Let there be Peace within the Wall ‖ which thou'rt surrounded with; ‖ Let there be seen Prosperity ‖ within thy Palaces. ‖
8 For the sake of my Brethren, and ‖ of my Associates; ‖ this is what I will utter now, ‖ Let Peace be found in thee. ‖
9 For the sake of the House which to‖ the' ETERNAL God belongs,‖ Even the God who is our God; ‖ I will pursue thy Good.‖
9 For the sake of the House which to‖ th' ETERNAL God belongs,‖ Even the God who is our God; ‖ I will pursue thy Good.‖