Both lay me down and sleep, As in a rocky cell Thou Lord alone in safety mak'st me dwell. Psalm v. Aug. 12. 1653. JEHOVAH to my words give ear, My meditation weigh, The voice of my complaining hear Shalt in the morning hear, I' th' morning I to thee with choice Will rank my pray'rs, and watch till thou appear. For thou art not a God that takes In wickedness delight, Evil with thee no hiding makes, Fools or mad men stand not within thy sight. All workers of iniquity Thou hat'st; and them unblest Thou wilt destroy that speak a lie; The bloody' and guileful man God doth detest. But I will in thy mercies dear Thy numerous mercies go Into thy house; I in thy fear Will towards thy holy temple worship low. Lord lead me in thy righteousness, Lead me because of those That do observe if I transgress, Set thy ways right before, where my step goes. For in his faltring mouth unstable No word is firm or sooth; Their inside, troubles miserable; [smooth. An open grave thir throat, their tongue they God, find them guilty, let them fall By their own counsels quell'd; Push them in their rebellions all Still on; for against thee they have rebell❜d. Then all who trust in thee shall bring Their joy, while thou from blame Defend'st them, they shall ever sing And shall triumph in thee, who love thy name. For thou Jehovah wilt be found To bless the just man still, As with a shield thou wilt surround Psalm vi. Aug. 13. 1653. LORD in thine anger do not reprehend me, And very weak and faint; heal and amend me: Who in the grave can celebrate thy praise? Depart from me, for the voice of my weeping With much confusion; then grown red with They shall return in haste the way they came, And in a moment shall be quite abash'd. Psalm v11. Aug. 14. 1653. Upon the words of Cush the Benjamite against him. LORD my God to thee I fly, Save me and secure me under Thy protection while I cry, Lest as a lion (and no wonder) Be in my hands, if I have wrought Ill to him that meant me peace, And overtake it, let him tread Of Rouse thyself amidst the rage And wake for me, their fury's asswage; So th' assemblies of each nation Will surround thee, seeking right, All people from the world's foundation. Upon ine: cause at length to cease, Of evil men the wickedness And their pow'r that do amiss. But the just establish fast, Since thou art the just God that tries Hearts and reins. On God is cast My defence, and in him lies, In him who both just and wise Saves th' upright of heart at last. God is a just judge and severe, And God is every day offended; His sword he whets, his bow hath bended For them that persecute.) Behold Trouble he hath conceiv'd of old Fall on his crown with ruin steep. Psalm v111. Aug. 14. 1653. O JEHOVAH our Lord, how wondrous great And glorious is thy name through all the earth! |