Psalm 93. Dominus regnavit.
THE LORD is King, and hath put on glorious
apparel; * the LORD hath put on his apparel, and girded himself with
strength. 2 He hath made the round world so sure, * that it cannot be
moved. 3 Ever since the world began, hath thy seat been prepared: *
thou art from everlasting. 4 The floods are risen, O LORD, the floods
have lift up their voice; * the floods lift up their waves. 5 The
waves of the sea are mighty, and rage horribly; * but yet the LORD, who
dwelleth on high, is mightier. 6 Thy testimonies, O LORD, are very
sure: * holiness becometh thine house for ever.
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Psalm 111. Confitebor tibi.
I WILL give thanks unto the LORD with my whole
heart, * secretly among the faithful, and in the congregation. 2 The
works of the LORD are great, * sought out of all them that have pleasure
therein. 3 His work is worthy to be praised and had in honour, * and
his righteousness endureth for ever. 4 The merciful and gracious LORD
hath so done his marvellous works, * that they ought to be had in
remembrance. 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him; * he shall
ever be mindful of his covenant. 6 He hath showed his people the
power of his works, * that he may give them the heritage of the
heathen. 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; * all his
commandments are true. 8 They stand fast for ever and ever, * and are
done in truth and equity. 9 He sent redemption unto his people; * he
hath commanded his covenant for ever; holy and reverend is his
Name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; * a good
understanding have all they that do thereafter; his praise endureth for
ever.
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Psalm 57. Miserere mei, Deus.
BE merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me;
for my soul trusteth in thee; * and under the shadow of thy wings
shall be my refuge, until this tyranny be overpast. 2 I will call
unto the Most High God, * even unto the God that shall perform the cause
which I have in hand. 3 He shall send from heaven, * and save me from
the reproof of him that would eat me up. 4 God shall send forth his
mercy and truth: * my soul is among lions; 5 And I lie even among the
children of men, that are set on fire, * whose teeth are spears and
arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 6 Set up thyself, O God,
above the heavens; * and thy glory above all the earth. 7 They have
laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul; * they have digged a
pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it themselves. 8 My
heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; * I will sing and give
praise. 9 Awake up, my glory; awake, lute and harp: * I myself will
awake right early. 10 I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the
peoples; * and I will sing unto thee among the nations. 11 For the
greatness of thy mercy reacheth unto the heavens, * and thy truth unto
the clouds. 12 Set up thyself, O God, above the heavens; * and thy
glory above all the earth.
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Psalm 2. Quare fremuerunt gentes?
WHY do the heathen so furiously rage together? *
and why do the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth
stand up, and the rulers take counsel together * against the LORD, and
against his Anointed: 3 Let us break their bonds asunder, * and cast
away their cords from us. 4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh
them to scorn: * the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall
he speak unto them in his wrath, * and vex them in his sore
displeasure: 6 Yet have I set my King * upon my holy hill of
Sion. 7 I will rehearse the decree; * the LORD hath said unto me,
Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. 8 Desire of me, and I
shall give thee the nations for thine inheritance, * and the utmost
parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt bruise them with
a rod of iron, * and break them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; * be instructed, ye that are judges
of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD in fear, * and rejoice unto him with
reverence. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from
the right way, if his wrath be kindled, yea but a little. * Blessed are
all they that put their trust in him.
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The Sixth Day. Morning Prayer.
Psalm 30. Exaltabo te, Domine.
I WILL magnify thee, O LORD; for thou hast set
me up, * and not made my foes to triumph over me. 2 O LORD my God, I
cried unto thee; * and thou hast healed me. 3 Thou, LORD, hast
brought my soul out of hell: * thou hast kept my life, that I should not
go down into the pit. 4 Sing praises unto the LORD, O ye saints of
his; * and give thanks unto him, for a remembrance of his holiness. 5
For his wrath endureth but the twinkling of an eye, and in his
pleasure is life; * heaviness may endure for a night, but joy cometh in
the morning. 6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be removed:
* thou, LORD, of thy goodness, hast made my hill so strong. 7 Thou
didst turn thy face from me, * and I was troubled. 8 Then cried I
unto thee, O LORD; * and gat me to my LORD right humbly. 9 What
profit is there in my blood, * when I go down into the pit? 10 Shall
the dust give thanks unto thee? * or shall it declare thy truth? 11
Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me; * LORD, be thou my helper. 12
Thou hast turned my heaviness into joy; * thou hast put off my
sackcloth, and girded me with gladness: 13 Therefore shall every good
man sing of thy praise without ceasing. * O my God, I will give thanks
unto thee for ever.
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Psalm 97. Dominus regnavit.
THE LORD is King, the earth may be glad thereof;
* yea, the multitude of the isles may be glad thereof. 2 Clouds and
darkness are round about him: * righteousness and judgment are the
habitation of his seat. 3 There shall go a fire before him, * and
burn up his enemies on every side. 4 His lightnings gave shine unto
the world: * the earth saw it, and was afraid. 5 The hills melted
like wax at the presence of the LORD; * at the presence of the Lord of
the whole earth. 6 The heavens have declared his righteousness, * and
all the peoples have seen his glory. 7 Confounded be all they that
worship carved images, and that delight in vain gods: * worship him, all
ye gods. 8 Sion heard of it, and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judah
were glad, * because of thy judgments, O LORD. 9 For thou, LORD, art
higher than all that are in the earth: * thou art exalted far above all
gods. 10 O ye that love the LORD, see that ye hate the thing which is
evil: * the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints; he shall deliver
them from the hand of the ungodly. 11 There is sprung up a light for
the righteous, * and joyful gladness for such as are truehearted. 12
Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; * and give thanks for a remembrance
of his holiness.
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Psalm 99. Dominus regnavit.
THE LORD is King, be the people never so
impatient; * he sitteth between the Cherubim, be the earth never so
unquiet. 2 The LORD is great in Sion, * and high above all
people. 3 They shall give thanks unto thy Name, * which is great,
wonderful, and holy. 4 The King's power loveth judgment; thou hast
prepared equity, * thou hast executed judgment and righteousness in
Jacob. 5 O magnify the LORD our God, and fall down before his
footstool; * for he is holy. 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and
Samuel among such as call upon his Name: * these called upon the LORD,
and he heard them. 7 He spake unto them out of the cloudy pillar; *
for they kept his testimonies, and the law that he gave them. 8 Thou
heardest them, O LORD our God; * thou forgavest them, O God, though thou
didst punish their wicked doings. 9 O magnify the LORD our God, and
worship him upon his holy hill; * for the LORD our God is
holy.
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Psalm 149. Cantate Domino.
O SING unto the LORD a new song; * let the
congregation of saints praise him. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that
made him, * and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King. 3
Let them praise his Name in the dance: * let them sing praises unto him
with tabret and harp. 4 For the LORD hath pleasure in his people, *
and helpeth the meek-hearted. 5 Let the saints be joyful with glory;
* let them rejoice in their beds. 6 Let the praises of God be in
their mouth; * and a two-edged sword in their hands; 7 To be avenged
of the nations, * and to rebuke the peoples; 8 To bind their kings in
chains, * and their nobles with links of iron; 9 To execute judgment
upon them; as it is written, * Such honour have all his
saints.
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Psalm 150. Laudate Dominum.
O PRAISE God in his sanctuary: * praise him in
the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him in his noble acts: * praise
him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him in the sound
of the trumpet: * praise him upon the lute and harp. 4 Praise him in
the timbrels and dances: * praise him upon the strings and pipe. 5
Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals: * praise him upon the loud
cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath * praise the LORD.
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Psalm 124. Nisi quia Dominus.
IF the LORD himself had not been on our side,
now may Israel say; * if the LORD himself had not been on our side,
when men rose up against us; 2 They had swallowed us up alive; * when
they were so wrathfully displeased at us. 3 Yea, the waters had
drowned us, * and the stream had gone over our soul. 4 The deep
waters of the proud * had gone even over our soul. 5 But praised be
the LORD, * who hath not given us over for a prey unto their teeth. 6
Our soul is escaped even as a bird out of the snare of the fowler; * the
snare is broken, and we are delivered. 7 Our help standeth in the
Name of the LORD, * who hath made heaven and earth.
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Psalm 125. Qui confidunt.
THEY that put their trust in the LORD shall be
even as the mount Sion, * which may not be removed, but standeth
fast for ever. 2 The hills stand about Jerusalem; * even so standeth
the LORD round about his people, from this time forth for evermore. 3
For the sceptre of the ungodly shall not abide upon the lot of the
righteous; * lest the righteous put their hand unto wickedness. 4 Do
well, O LORD, * unto those that are good and true of heart. 5 As for
such as turn back unto their own wickedness, * the LORD shall lead them
forth with the evil doers; but peace shall be upon Israel.
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Psalm 126. In convertendo.
WHEN the LORD turned again the captivity of
Sion, then were we like unto them that dream. 2 Then was our mouth
filled with laughter, * and our tongue with joy. 3 Then said they
among the heathen, * The LORD hath done great things for them. 4 Yea,
the LORD hath done great things for us already; * whereof we
rejoice. 5 Turn our captivity, O LORD, * as the rivers in the
south. 6 They that sow in tears * shall reap in joy. 7 He that now
goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, * shall doubtless
come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.
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Psalm 145. Exaltabo te, Deus.
I WILL magnify thee, O God, my King; * and I
will praise thy Name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I give
thanks unto thee; * and praise thy Name for ever and ever. 3 Great is
the LORD, and marvellous worthy to be praised; * there is no end of his
greatness. 4 One generation shall praise thy works unto another, *
and declare thy power. 5 As for me, I will be talking of thy worship,
* thy glory, thy praise, and wondrous works; 6 So that men shall
speak of the might of thy marvellous acts; * and I will also tell of thy
greatness. 7 The memorial of thine abundant kindness shall be showed;
* and men shall sing of thy righteousness. 8 The LORD is gracious and
merciful; * long-suffering, and of great goodness. 9 The LORD is
loving unto every man; * and his mercy is over all his works. 10 All
thy works praise thee, O LORD; * and thy saints give thanks unto
thee. 11 They show the glory of thy kingdom, * and talk of thy
power; 12 That thy power, thy glory, and mightiness of thy kingdom, *
might be known unto men. 13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, *
and thy dominion endureth throughout all ages. 14 The LORD upholdeth
all such as fall, * and lifteth up all those that are down. 15 The
eyes of all wait upon thee, O Lord; * and thou givest them their meat in
due season. 16 Thou openest thine hand, * and fillest all things
living with plenteousness. 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways,
* and holy in all his works. 18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that
call upon him; * yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. 19 He
will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; * he also will hear their
cry, and will help them. 20 The LORD preserveth all them that love
him; * but scattereth abroad all the ungodly. 21 My mouth shall speak
the praise of the LORD; * and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy
Name for ever and ever.
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Evening Prayer.
Psalm 98. Cantate Domino.
O SING unto the LORD a new song; * for he hath
done marvellous things. 2 With his own right hand, and with his holy
arm, * hath he gotten himself the victory. 3 The LORD declared his
salvation; * his righteousness hath he openly showed in the sight of the
heathen. 4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of
Israel; * and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our
God. 5 Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands; * sing,
rejoice, and give thanks. 6 Praise the LORD upon the harp; * sing to
the harp with a Psalm of thanksgiving. 7 With trumpets also and
shawms, * O show yourselves joyful before the LORD, the King. 8 Let
the sea make a noise, and all that therein is; * the round world, and
they that dwell therein. 9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let
the hills be joyful together before the LORD; * for he is come to judge
the earth. 10 With righteousness shall he judge the world, * and the
peoples with equity.
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Evening Prayer.
Psalm 114. In exitu Israel.
WHEN Israel came out of Egypt, * and the house
of Jacob from among the strange people, 2 Judah was his sanctuary, *
and Israel his dominion. 3 The sea saw that, and fled; * Jordan was
driven back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, * and the little
hills like young sheep. 5 What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou
fleddest? * and thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? 6 Ye
mountains, that ye skipped like rams? * and ye little hills, like young
sheep? 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord: * at the
presence of the God of Jacob; 8 Who turned the hard rock into a
standing water, `: and the flint-stone into a springing well.
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Psalm 118 Confitemini Domino.
O GIVE thanks unto the LORD, for he is gracious;
* because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now confess that
he is gracious, * and that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the
house of Aaron now confess, * that his mercy endureth for ever. 4
Yea, let them now that fear the LORD confess, * that his mercy endureth
for ever. 5 I called upon the LORD in trouble; * and the LORD heard
me at large. 6 The LORD is on my side; * I will not fear what man
doeth unto me. 7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me; *
therefore shall I see my desire upon mine enemies. 8 It is better to
trust in the LORD, * than to put any confidence in man. 9 It is
better to trust in the LORD, * than to put any confidence in
princes. 10 All nations compassed me round about; * but in the Name
of the LORD will I destroy them. 11 They kept me in on every side,
they kept me in, I say, on every side; * but in the Name of the LORD
will I destroy them. 12 They came about me like bees, and are extinct
even as the fire among the thorns; * for in the Name of the LORD I will
destroy them. 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall; *
but the LORD was my help. 14 The LORD is my strength, and my song; *
and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of joy and health is in the
dwellings of the righteous; * the right hand of the LORD bringeth mighty
things to pass. 16 The right hand of the LORD hath the preeminence; *
the right hand of the LORD bringeth mighty things to pass. 17 I shall
not die, but live, * and declare the works of the LORD. 18 The LORD
hath chastened and corrected me; * but he hath not given me over unto
death. 19 Open me the gates of righteousness, * that I may go into
them, and give thanks unto the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD,
* the righteous shall enter into it. 21 I will thank thee; for thou
hast heard me, * and art become my salvation. 22 The same stone which
the builders refused, * is become the headstone in the comer. 23 This
is the LORD'S doing, * and it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is
the day which the LORD hath made; * we will rejoice and be glad in
it. 25 Help me now, O LORD: * O LORD, send us now prosperity. 26
Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the LORD: * we have wished you
good luck, we that are of the house of the LORD. 27 God is the LORD,
who hath showed us light: * bind the sacrifice with cords, yea, even
unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will thank
thee; * thou art my God, and I will praise thee. 29 O give thanks
unto the LORD; for he is gracious, * and his mercy endureth for
ever.
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Psalm 103. Benedic, anima mea.
PRAISE the LORD, O my soul; * and all that is
within me, praise his holy Name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, * and
forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thy sin, * and
healeth all thine infirmities; 4 Who saveth thy life from
destruction, * and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness; 5
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, * making thee young and lusty
as an eagle. 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment * for
all them that are oppressed with wrong. 7 He showed his ways unto
Moses, * his works unto the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is full of
compassion and mercy, * long-suffering, and of great goodness. 9 He
will not alway be chiding; * neither keepeth he his anger for
ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; * nor rewarded us
according to our wickednesses. 11 For look how high the heaven is in
comparison of the earth; * so great is his mercy also toward them that
fear him. 12 Look how wide also the east is from the west; * so far
hath he set our sins from us. 13 Yea, like as a father pitieth his
own children; * even so is the LORD merciful unto them that fear
him. 14 For he knoweth whereof we are made; * he remembereth that we
are but dust. 15 The days of man are but as grass; * for he
flourisheth as a flower of the field. 16 For as soon as the wind
goeth over it, it is gone; * and the place thereof shall know it no
more. 17 But the merciful goodness of the LORD endureth for ever and
ever upon them that fear him; * and his righteousness upon children's
children; 18 Even upon such as keep his covenant, * and think upon
his commandments to do them. 19 The LORD hath prepared his seat in
heaven, * and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20 O praise the LORD, ye
angels of his, ye that excel in strength; * ye that fulfil his
commandment, and hearken unto the voice of his word. 21 O praise the
LORD, all ye his hosts; * ye servants of his that do his pleasure. 22
O speak good of the LORD, all ye works of his, in all places of his
dominion: * praise thou the LORD, O my soul.
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Psalm 115. Non nobis, Domine.
NOT unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy
Name give the praise; * for thy loving mercy, and for thy truth's
sake. 2 Wherefore shall the heathen say, * Where is now their
God? 3 As for our God, he is in heaven: * he hath done whatsoever
pleased him. 4 Their idols are silver and gold, * even the work of
men's hands. 5 They have mouths, and speak not; * eyes have they, and
see not. 6 They have ears, and hear not; * noses have they, and smell
not. 7 They have hands, and handle not; feet have they, and walk not;
* neither speak they through their throat. 8 They that make them are
like unto them; * and so are all such as put their trust in them. 9
But thou, house of Israel, trust thou in the LORD; * he is their helper
and defender. 10 Ye house of Aaron, put your trust in the LORD; * he
is their helper and defender. 11 Ye that fear the LORD, put your
trust in the LORD; * he is their helper and defender. 12 The LORD
hath been mindful of us, and he shall bless us; * even he shall bless
the house of Israel, he shall bless the house of Aaron. 13 He shall
bless them that fear the LORD, * both small and great. 14 The LORD
shall increase you more and more, * you and your children. 15 Ye are
the blessed of the LORD, * who made heaven and earth. 16 All the
whole heavens are the LORD'S; * the earth hath he given to the children
of men. 17 The dead praise not thee, O LORD, * neither all they that
go down into silence. 18 But we will praise the LORD, * from this
time forth for evermore. Praise the LORD.
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Psalm 148. Laudate Dominum.
O PRAISE the LORD from the heavens: * praise him
in the heights. 2 Praise him, all ye angels of his: * praise him, all
his host. 3 Praise him, sun and moon: * praise him, all ye stars and
light. 4 Praise him, all ye heavens, * and ye waters that are above
the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the LORD: * for he spake
the word, and they were made; he commanded, and they were created. 6
He hath made them fast for ever and ever: * he hath given them a law
which shall not be broken. 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, * ye
dragons and all deeps; 8 Fire and hail, snow and vapours, * wind and
storm, fulfilling his word; 9 Mountains and all hills; * fruitful
trees and all cedars; 10 Beasts and all cattle; * creeping things and
flying fowls; 11 Kings of the earth, and all peoples; * princes, and
all judges of the world; 12 Young men and maidens, old men and
children, praise the Name of the LORD: * for his Name only is excellent,
and his praise above heaven and earth. 13 He shall exalt the horn of
his people: all his saints shall praise him; * even the children of
Israel, even the people that serveth him.
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Evening Prayer.
Psalm 147. Laudate Dominum
PRAISE the LORD, for it is a good thing to sing praises unto our God;
* yea, a joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. 2 The
LORD doth build up Jerusalem, * and gather together the outcasts of
Israel. 3 He healeth those that are broken in heart, * and giveth
medicine to heal their sickness. 4 He telleth the number of the
stars, * and calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord,
and great is his power; * yea, and his wisdom is infinite. 6 The LORD
setteth up the meek, * and bringeth the ungodly down to the ground. 7
O sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; * sing praises upon the harp
unto our God: 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, and prepareth
rain for the earth; * and maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains,
and herb for the use of men; 9 Who giveth fodder unto the cattle, *
and feedeth the young ravens that call upon him. 10 He hath no
pleasure in the strength of an horse; * neither delighteth he in any
man's legs. 11 But the LORD'S delight is in them that fear him, * and
put their trust in his mercy. ~ 12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; *
praise thy God, O Sion. 13 For he hath made fast the bars of thy
gates, * and hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He maketh
peace in thy borders, * and filleth thee with the flour of wheat. 15
He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth, * and his word runneth very
swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool, * and scattereth the hoar-frost
like ashes. 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: * who is able
to abide his frost? 18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: *
he bloweth with his wind, and the waters flow. 19 He showeth his word
unto Jacob, * his statutes and ordinances unto Israel. 20 He hath not
dealt so with any nation; * neither have the heathen knowledge of his
laws.
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The Twenty-third Day. Morning Prayer.
Psalm 110. Dixit Dominus.
THE LORD said unto my Lord, * Sit thou on my
right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The LORD
shall send the rod of thy power out of Sion: * be thou ruler, even in
the midst among thine enemies. 3 In the day of thy power shall thy
people offer themselves willingly with an holy worship: * thy young men
come to thee as dew from the womb of the morning. 4 The LORD sware,
and will not repent, * Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of
Melchizedek. 5 The Lord upon thy right hand * shall wound even kings
in the day of his wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen; * he
shall fill the places with the dead bodies, and smite in sunder the
heads over divers countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the
way; * therefore shall he lift up his head.
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Evening Prayer.
Psalm 18. Diligam te, Domine.
I WILL love thee, O LORD, my strength. * The
LORD is my stony rock, and my defence; 2 My Saviour, my God, and my
might, in whom I will trust; * my buckler, the horn also of my
salvation, and my refuge. 3 I will call upon the LORD, which is
worthy to be praised; * so shall I be safe from mine enemies. 4 The
sorrows of death compassed me, * and the over-flowings of ungodliness
made me afraid. 5 The pains of hell came about me; * the snares of
death overtook me. 6 In my trouble I called upon the LORD, * and
complained unto my God: 7 So he heard my voice out of his holy
temple, * and my complaint came before him; it entered even into his
ears. 8 The earth trembled and quaked, * the very foundations also of
the hills shook, and were removed, because he was wroth. 9 There went
a smoke out in his presence, * and a consuming fire out of his mouth, so
that coals were kindled at it. 10 He bowed the heavens also, and came
down, * and it was dark under his feet. 11 He rode upon the Cherubim,
and did fly; * he came flying upon the wings of the wind. 12 He made
darkness his secret place, * his pavilion round about him with dark
water, and thick clouds to cover him. 13 At the brightness of his
presence his clouds removed; * hailstones and coals of fire. 14 The
LORD also thundered out of heaven, and the Highest gave his thunder; *
hailstones and coals of fire. 15 He sent out his arrows, and
scattered them; * he cast forth lightnings, and destroyed them. 16
The springs of waters were seen, and the foundations of the round world
were discovered, * at thy chiding, O LORD, at the blasting of the breath
of thy displeasure. 17 He sent down from on high to fetch me, * and
took me out of many waters. 18 He delivered me from my strongest
enemy, and from them which hate me; * for they were too mighty for
me. 19 They came upon me in the day of my trouble; * but the LORD was
my upholder. 20 He brought me forth also into a place of liberty; *
he brought me forth, even because he had a favour unto me.
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