see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long; 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins. Psalm 131. Domine, non est. 7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children, and peaceORD, I am not high-minded; upon Israel. I have no proud looks. 2 I do not exercise myself in Psalm 129. Sæpe expugnaverunt. MANY a time have they fought great matters which are too high against me from my youth up, may Israel now say; 2 Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up; but they have not prevailed against me. for me; 3 But I refrain my soul, and keep it low, like as a child that is weaned from his mother: yea, my soul is even as a weaned child. 3 The plowers plowed upon 4 O Israel, trust in the Lord, my back, and made long fur-from this time forth for everrows; 4 But the righteous Lord hath hewn the snares of the ungodly in pieces. 5 Let them be confounded and turned backward, as many as have evil will at Sion. 6 Let them be even as the grass growing upon the housetops, which withereth afore it be plucked up; more. The twenty-eighth Day. MORNING PRAYER. Psalm 132. Memento, Domine. ORD, remember David, and all his trouble. 2 How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob; 3 I will not come within the tabernacle of mine house, nor climb up into my bed; 7 Whereof the mower filleth not his hand, neither he that bindeth up the sheaves his bosom. 4 I will not suffer mine eyes to 8 So that they who go by say sleep, nor mine eye-lids to slumnot so much as, The Lord pros-ber, neither the temples of my per you, we wish you good luck head to take any rest; in the name of the Lord. OUT Psalm 130. De profundis. UT of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice." 20 let thine cars consider well the voice of my complaint. 5 Until I find out a place for the temple of the Lord; an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. 6 Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata, and found it in the wood. 3 If thou, Lord, wilt be ex- 7 We will go into his tabertreme to mark what is done a-nacle, and fall low on our knees miss, O Lord, who may abide it? before his footstool. 4 For there is mercy with thee; therefore shalt thou be feared. 5 I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him; in his word is my trust. 6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning-watch, I say, before the morning-watch. 8 Arise, O Lord, into thy resting-place; thou, and the ark of thy strength. 9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints sing with joyfulness. 10 For thy servant David's sake, turn not away the presence 7 O Israel, trust in the Lord; of thine Anointed. for with the Lord there is mercy,| 11 The Lord hath made a faithand with him is plenteous re-ful oath unto David, and he sha!! demption. not shrink from it; 12 Of the fruit of thy body shall I set upon thy seat. 13 If thy children will keep my covenant, and my testimonies that I shall learn them; their children also shall sit upon thy seat for evermore. 14 For the Lord hath chosen Sion to be an habitation for himself: he hath longed for her. 15 This shall be my rest for ever: here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein. 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. 19 As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish. Psalm 133. Ecce, quam bonum. 3 O praise the Lord; for the Lord is gracious: O sing praises unto his name; for it is lovely. 4 For why? the Lord hath 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. 6 Whatsoeverthe Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth; in the sea, and in all deep places, 7 He bringeth forth the clouds from the ends of the world, and sendeth forth lightnings with the rain, bringing, the winds out of his treasures. 8 He smote the first born of Egypt, both of man and beast. 9 He hath sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O thou BEHOLD, how good and joyland of Egypt; upon Pharaoh. ful a thing it is, brethren, to and all his servants. dwell together in unity. 2 It is like the precious oint-and slew mighty kings; ment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard, even unto 10 He smote divers nations, 11 Sehon, king of the Amo Aaron's beard, and went down rites; and Og, the king of Ba san; and all the kingdoms of Canaan; to the skirts of his clothing. 3 Like as the dew of Hermon, which fell upon the hill of Sion. 4 For there the Lord promised his blessing, and life for ever more. 12 And gave their land to be to Israel, his people. an heritage, even an heritage un 13 Thy name, O Lord, endur eth for ever; so doth thy memo rial, O Lord, from one generation to another. 14 For the Lord will avenge his people, and be gracious unto his servants. 15 As for the images of the heathen, they are but silver and gold; the work of men's hands. 16 They have mouths, and speak not; eyes have they, but they see not. 17 They have cars, and yet they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths. 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 the Lord. 21 Praised be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth at Jerusalem. EVENING PRAYER. Psalm 136. Confitemini Domino. GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Ŏ give thanks unto the God of all gods; for his mercy endureth for ever. 30 thank the Lord of all lords; for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Who only doeth great wonders; for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 Who by his excellent wisdom made the heavens; for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 Who laid out the earth above the waters; for his mercy endureth for ever. 7Who hath made great lights; for his mercy endureth for ever; 8 The sun to rule the day; for his mercy endureth for ever; 9 The moon and the stars to govern the night; for his mercy ever. through the midst of it; for his mercy endureth for ever. 15 But as for Pharaoh, and his host, he overthrew them in the Red Sea; for his mercy endureth for ever. 16 Who led his people through the wilderness; for his mercy endureth for ever. 17 Who smote great kings; for his mercy endureth for ever. 18 Yea, and slew mighty kings; for his mercy endureth for ever; 19 Sehon, king of the Amorites; for his mercy endureth for 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; 22 Even for an heritage unto Israel, his servant; for his mercy endureth for ever. 23 Who remembered us when we were in trouble; for his mercy endureth for ever; 24 And hath delivered us from our enemies; for his mercy endureth for ever. 25 Who giveth food to all flesh; for his mercy endureth for ever. 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven; for his mercy endureth for ever. 27 O give thanks unto the Lord of lords; for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 137. Super flumina. dureth for ete Egypt, with B sat down and way, when their first-born; for his mercy endureth for ever; 11 And brought out Israel from among them; for his mercy endureth for ever; 12 With a mighty hand and stretched-out arm; for his mercy endureth for ever. 13 Who divided the Red Sea in two parts; for his mercy endureth for ever; 14 And made Israel to gol Z we remembered thee, O Sion. 2 As for our harps, we hanged them up upon the trees that are therein. 3 For they that led us away captive, required of us then a song, and melody in our heavi. ness: Sing us one of the songs of Sion. 4 How shall we sing the Lord's song in a strange land? 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem let my right hand forget her cun ning. 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; yea, if I prefer not Jerusalem in my mirth. The twenty-ninth Day. MORNING PRAYER. Psalm 139. Domine, probasti. LORD, thou hast searched me out, and known me; thou knowest my down-sitting, 7 Remember the children of and mine up-rising; thou underEdom, O Lord, in the day of Je-standest my thoughts long before. rusalem; how they said, Down with it, down with it, even to the ground. 8 O daughter of Babylon, wasted with misery; yea, happy shall he be that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us. 9 Blessed shall he be that taketh thy children, and throweth them against the stones. Psalm 138. Confitebor tibi. I WILL give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; even before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name, because of thy loving-kindness and truth; for thou hast magnified thy name and thy word above all 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 praise thee, O Lord; for they have heard the words of thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord, that great is the glory of the Lord. 6 For though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the low 2 Thou art about my path, and about my bed; and spiest out all my ways. 3 For lo, there is not a word in my tongue, but thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether. 4 Thou hast fashioned me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. 5 Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me; I cannot attain unto it. 6 Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit, or whither shall I go then from thy presence? 7 If I climb up into heaven, thou art there; if I go down to hell, thou art there also. 8 If I take the wings of the morning, and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea; 9 Even there also shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. 10 If I say, Peradventure the darkness shall cover me; then shall my night be turned to day. 11 Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as the day; the darkness and light to thee are both alike. 12 For my reins are thine, ly; as for the proud, he behold-thou hast covered me in my eth them afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, yet shalt thou refresh me; thou shalt stretch forth thy hand upon the furiousness of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord shall make good his loving-kindness toward me; yea, thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever; despise not then the works of thine own hands. mother's womb. 13 I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. 14 My bones are not hid from thee, though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. 15 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in thy book were all my members written; 16 Which day by day were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. 17 How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God; O how great is the sum of them! 18 If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand; when I wake up, I am present with thee. 19 Wilt thou not slay the wicked, O God? Depart from me, ye blood-thirsty men. 20 For they speak unrighteously against thee; and thine enemies take thy name in vain. 21 Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee? 22 Yea, I hate them right sore; even as though they were mine enemies. 23 Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart; prove me, and examine my thoughts. 24 Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me; and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 140. Eripe me, Domine. D 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 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adder's poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the ungodly; preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords; yea, and set traps in my way. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God, hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord 70 Lord God, thou strength of my health; thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord; let not his mischievous 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. 12 Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor, and maintain the cause of the helpless. 13 The righteous also shall give thanks unto thy name; and the just shall continue in thy sight. Psalm 141. Domine, clamavi. ORD, I call upon thee; haste thee unto me, and consider my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as the incense; and let the lifting up of my hands be an evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips. 4 Ó let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing; let me not be occupied in ungodly works with the men that work wickedness, lest I eat of such things as please them. 5 Let the righteous rather smite me friendly, and reprove me. 6 But let not their precious balms break my head; yea, I will pray yet against their wickedness. 7 Let their judges be overthrown in the stony places, that they may hear my words; for they are sweet. 8 Our bones lie scattered before the pit, like as when one |