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8 So that they who go by say sleep, nor mine eyelids to slumnot so much as, The Lord prosper ber; neither the temples of my you, we wish you good luck in the head to take any rest;

name of the Lord.

Psalm 130. De profundis.

5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord; an habitation

OUT of the deep have I called for the mighty God of Jacob.

unto thee, O Lord; Lord,

hear my voice.

2 Olet thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint.

6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata, and found it in the wood. 7 We will go into his tabernacle, and fall low on our knees before

3 If thou, Lord; wilt be extreme his footstool.

to mark what is done amiss, O 8 Arise, O Lord, into thy restLord, who may abide it?

ing-place; thou, and the ark of

4 For there is mercy with thee; thy strength. therefore shalt thou be feared.

9 Let thy priests be clothed 5 I look for the Lord; my soul with righteousness; and let thy doth wait for him; in his word is saints sing with joyfulness. iny trust. 10 For thy servant David's 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord sake, turn not away the presence before the morning-watch, I say, of thine Anointed. 11 The Lord hath made a faith7 O Israel, trust in the Lord; ful oath unto David, and he shall for with the Lord there is mercy, not shrink from it;

before the morning-watch.

and with him is plenteous redemp

tion.

8 And he shall redeem Israel

from all his sins.

Psalm 131. Domine, non est.

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12 Of the fruit of thy body shall set upon thy seat.

13 If thy children will keep my covenant, and my testimonies that I shall learn them; their children

LORD, I am not high-minded; also shall sit upon thy seat for

I have no proud looks. 2 I do not exercise myself in great matters which are too high for me;

evermore.

14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habitation for himself: he hath longed for her.

3 But I refrain my soul, and 15 This shall be my rest for keep it low, like as a child that is ever: here will I dwell, for I have weaned from his mother: yea, my soul is even as a weaned child.

4 O Israel, trust in the Lord, from this time forth for evermore.

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16 I will bless her victuals with
increase, and will satisfy her poor
with bread.

17 I will deck her priests with health, and her saints shall rejoice and sing.

18 There shall I make the horn of David to flourish: I have ordained a lantern for mine Anointed.

2 How he sware unto the Lord, 19 As for his enemies, I shall and vowed a vow unto the Al-clothe them with shame; but upon mighty God of Jacob;

himself shall his crown flourish. Psalm 133. Ecce, quam bonum. EHOLD, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to dwell together in unity.

3 I will. not come within the tabernacle of mine house, nor climb up into my bed;

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2 It is like the precious oint- 11 Sehon, king of the Amoment upon the head, that ran down rites; and Og, the king of Basan; unto the beard, even untò Aaron's and all the kingdoms of Canaan; beard, and went down to the skirts 12 And gave their land to be an of his clothing. heritage, even an heritage unto

3 Like as the dew of Hermon, Israel his people. which fell upon the hill of Sion. 13 Thy name, O Lord, endureth 4 For there the Lord promised for ever; so doth thy memorial, his blessing, and life for evermore. O Lord, from one generation to Psalm 134. Ecce nunc. Janother. EHOLD now, praise the Lord,

14 For the Lord will avenge his

Ball ye servants of the Lord. people, and be gracious unto his

2 Ye that by night stand in the servants. house of the Lord, even in the courts of the house of our God.

15 As for the images of the heathen, they are but silver and gold;

3 Lift up your hands in the the work of men's hands. sanctuary, and praise the Lord.

16 They have mouths, and speak

4 The Lord, that made heaven not; eyes have they, but they see and earth, give thee blessing out not.

of Sion.

17 They have ears, and yet they Psalm 135. Laudate Nomen. hear not; neither is there any PRAISE the Lord, laud ye breath in their mouths.

O the name of the Lord; praise

it, O ye servants of the Lord.

2 Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

3 O praise the Lord; for the Lord is gracious: O sing praises unto his name; for it is lovely.

18 They that make them are like unto them; and so are all they that put their trust in them.

19 Praise the Lord, ye house of Israel; praise the Lord, ye house of Aaron.

20 Praise the Lord, ye house of Levi; ye that fear the Lord, praise

4 For why? the Lord hath the Lord. chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his own possession.

5 For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.

21 Praised be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth at Jerusalem. EVENING PRAYER. Psalm 136. Confitemini Domino.

6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, GIVE thanks unto the Lord;

for he is gracious, and his

that did he in heaven, and in earth; mercy endureth for ever.

in the sea, and in all deep places.

2 O give thanks unto the God 7 He bringeth forth the clouds of all gods; for his mercy endureth from the ends of the world, and for ever.

sendeth forth lightnings with the 3 O thank the Lord of all lords; rain, bringing the winds out of his for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Who only doeth great won

treasures.

8 He smote the first-born of ders; for his mercy endureth for Egypt, both of man and beast. ever.

9 He hath sent tokens and won- 5 Who by his excellent wisdom ders into the midst of thee, O thou made the heavens; for his mercy land of Egypt; upon Pharaoh, and endureth for ever.

all his servants.

6 Who laid out the earth above 10 He smote divers nations, and the waters; for his mercy endureth slew mighty kings;

for ever.

7 Who hath made great lights;| for his mercy endureth for ever;

26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven; for his mercy endureth

8 The sun to rule the day; for for ever.

his mercy endureth for ever;

27 O give thanks unto the Lord

9 The moon and the stars to of lords; for his mercy endureth govern the night; for his mercy for ever. endureth for ever.

10 Who smote Egypt, with their

first-born; for his mercy endureth for ever;

11 And brought out Israel from among them; for his mercy endureth for ever;

Psalm 137. Super flumina. Bat down and wept, when we Y the waters of Babylon we

remembered thee, O Sion.

2 As for our harps, we hanged them up upon the trees that are therein.

12 With a mighty hand and 3 For they that led us away stretched-out arm; for his mercy captive, required of us then a song, and melody in our heaviness: Sing us one of the songs of Sion.

endureth for ever.

13 Who divided the Red Sea in two parts; for his mercy endureth for ever;

4 How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?

14 And made Israel to go 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, through the midst of it; for his let my right hand forget her cunmercy endureth for ever.

for ever.

ning.

15 But as for Pharaoh, and his 6 If I do not remember thee, host, he overthrew them in the let my tongue cleave to the roof of Red Sea; for his mercy endureth my mouth; yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem in my mirth. 16 Who led his people through 7 Remember the children of the wilderness; for his mercy en- Edom, O Lord, in the day of dureth for ever. Jerusalem; how they said, Down 17 Who smote great kings; for with it, down with it, even to the mercy endureth for ever.

his

ground.

18 Yea, and slew mighty kings; 8 O daughter of Babylon, wasted for his mercy endureth for ever; with misery; yea, happy shall he 19 Sehon, king of the Amor- be that rewardeth thee as thou hast ites; for his mercy endureth for served us.

ever;

20 And Og, the king of Basan; for his mercy endureth for ever; 21 And gave away their land for an heritage; for his mercy endureth for ever;

9 Blessed shall he be that taketh thy children, and throweth them against the stones. Psalm 138. Confitebor tibi. WILL give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart;

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22 Even for an heritage unto even before the gods will I sing Israel, his servant; for his mercy praise unto thee.

endureth for ever.

2 I will worship toward thy 23 Who remembered us when holy temple, and praise thy name, we were in trouble; for his mercy because of thy loving kindness endureth for ever; and truth; for thou hast magnified 24 And hath delivered us from thy name and thy word above all our enemies; for his mercy endureth for ever.

25 Who giveth food to all flesh; for his mercy endureth for ever.

things.

3 When I called upon thee, thou heardest me; and enduedst my soul with much strength.

4 All the kings of the earth shall 9 Even there also shall thy hand praise thee, O Lord; for they have lead me, and thy right hand shall heard the words of thy mouth. hold me:

5 Yea, they shall sing in the 10 If I say, Peradventure the ways of the Lord, that great is the darkness shall cover me; then shall glory of the Lord. my night be turned to day.

6 For though the Lord be high,| 11 Yea, the darkness is no darkyet hath he respect unto the lowly; ness with thee, but the night is as as for the proud, he beholdeth clear as the day; the darkness and them afar off. light to thee are both alike.

7 Though I walk in the midst 12 For my reins are thine; thou of trouble, yet shalt thou refresh hast covered me in my mother's me; thou shalt stretch forth thy womb. hand upon the furiousness of mine 13 I will give thanks unto thee, enemies, and thy right hand shall for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works, 8 The Lord shall make good his and that my soul knoweth right loving kindness toward me; yea, well.

save me.

thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for 14 My bones are not hid from ever; despise not then the works thee, though I be made secretly, of thine own hands. and fashioned beneath in the earth.

15 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in thy book were all written; members

my

The twenty-ninth Day. MORNING PRAYER. Psalm 139. Domine, probasti. LORD, thou hast searched 16 Which day by day were me out, and known me; thou fashioned, when as yet there was knowest my down-sitting, and none of them. mine up-rising; thou understandest my thoughts long before.

17 How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God; O how great is the sum of them!

2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed; and spiest out all 18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand; when I 3 For lo, there is not a word in wake up, I am present with my tongue, but thou, O Lord, thee.

my ways.

knowest it altogether.

upon me.

19 Wilt thou not slay the wick4 Thou hast fashioned me be-ed, O God? Depart from me, ye hind and before, and laid thine hand blood-thirsty men. 20 For they speak unrighteously 5 Such knowledge is too won-against thee; and thine enemies derful and excellent for me; I can- take thy name in vain. 21 Do not I hate them, O Lord, 6 Whither shall I go then from that hate thee? and am not I grievthy Spirit, or whither shall I go ed with those that rise up against then from thy presence?

not attain unto it.

7 If I climb up into heaven, thou

thee? 22 Yea, I hate them right sore; art there; if I go down to hell, thou even as though they were mine art there also.

enemies.

8 If I take the wings of the morn- 23 Try me, O God, and seek ing, and remain in the uttermost the ground of my heart; prové parts of the sea; me, and examine my thoughts.

24 Look well if there be any 2 Let my prayer be set forth in way of wickedness in me; and lead thy sight as the incense; and let me in the way everlasting. the lifting up of my hands be an Psalm 140. Eripe me, Domine. evening sacrifice. ELIVER me, O Lord, from the evil man; and preserve me from the wicked man; 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts, and stir up strife all the day long.

3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips.

4 O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing; let me not be occupied in ungodly works 3 They have sharpened their with the men that work wickedtongues like a serpent; adder's ness, lest I eat of such things as poison is under their lips. please them. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the 5 Let the righteous rather smite hands of the ungodly; preserve me friendly, and reprove me. me from the wicked men, who are 6 But let not their precious purposed to overthrow my goings. balms break my head; yea, I will 5 The proud have laid a snare pray yet against their wickedness. for me, and spread a net abroad 7 Let their judges be overwith cords; yea, and set traps in thrown in the stony places, that they may hear my words; for they

my way.

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou are sweet. art my God hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord.

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8 Our bones lie scattered before the pit, like as when one

7 O Lord God, thou strength of breaketh and heweth wood upon my health; thou hast covered my the earth.

head in the day of battle.

9 But mine eyes look unto 8 Let not the ungodly have his thee, O Lord God; in thee is my desire, O Lord; let not his mis- trust; O cast not out my soul. chievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud.

9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them that compass me about.

10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again.

11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth: evil shall hunt the wicked person, to overthrow him.

10 Keep me from the snare that they have laid for me, and from the traps of the wicked doers.

11 Let the ungodly fall into their own nets together, and let me ever escape them.

EVENING PRAYER. Psalm 142. Voce mea ad Dominum.

CRIED unto the Lord with my voice; yea, even unto the Lord did I make my suppli

cation.

12 Sure I am that the Lord will 2 I poured out my complaints avenge the poor, and maintain the before him, and showed him of cause of the helpless.

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my trouble.

3 When my spirit was in heaviness, thou knowest my path; in the way wherein I walked, have they privily laid a snare for me.

4 I looked also upon my right hand, and saw there was no man that would know me.

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