were a sparrow, that sitteth alone up. on the house-top. 8 Mine enemies revile me all the day long; and they that are mad upon me, are sworn together against me. 9 For I have eaten ashes as it were bread, and mingled my drink with weeping. 10 And that, because of thine indig nation and wrath; for thou hast taken me up, and cast me down. 11 My days are gone like a shadow, and I am withered like grass. 12 But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever, and thy remembrance throughout all generations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion; for it is time that thou have mercy upon her; yea, the time is come. 5 A froward heart shall depart from me; I will not know a wicked person. 14 And why? thy servants think up 6 Whoso privily slandereth his neigh-on her stones, and it pitieth them to tour, him will I'destroy. see her in the dust. 7 Whoso hath also a proud look and high stomach, I will not suffer him. 8 Mine eyes look upon such as are faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me. 9 Whoso leadeth a godly life, he shall be my servant. 10 There shall no deceitful person dwell in my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. 15 The heathen shall fear thy name, O Lord; and all the Kings of the earth thy majesty. 16 When the Lord shall build up Sion, and when his glory shall appear; 17 When he turneth him unto the prayer of the poor destitute, and des piseth not their desire; 18 This shall be written for those that come after, and the people which 11 I shall soon destroy all the ungod-shall be born shall praise the Lord. ly that are in the land; that I may 19 For he hath looked down from his root out all wicked doers from the city sanctuary; out of the heaven did the of the Lord. Lord behold the earth. The twentieth Day. MORNING PRAYER. Psalm 102. Domine, exaudi. HEA [EAR my prayer, O Lord, and let my crying come unto thee. 2 Hide not thy face from me in the Sme of my trouble; incline thine ear anto me when I call; O hear me, and that right soon: 3 For my days are consumed away ike smoke, and my bones are burnt p as it were a fire-brand. 4 My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. 5 For the voice of my groaning, my bones will scarce cleave to my flesh. 6 I am become like a pelican in the wilderness, and like an owl that is in the desert. 7 I have watchel, and am even as it 20 That he might hear the mom ning of such as are in captivity, and deliver the children appointed unto death. 21 That they may declare the name of the Lord in Sion, and his worship. at Jerusalem; 22 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms also, to serve the Lord. 23 He brought down my strength in my journey, and shortened my days. 24 But I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of mine age; as for thy years, they endure throughout all generations. 25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands. 26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure; they all shall wax old as doth them, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. 28 The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall stand fast in thy sight. 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. 19 The Lord hath prepared his sent 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 words. 21 O praise the Lord, all ye his host; ye servants of his that do his pleasure. 22 0 speak good of the Lord, all ye works of his, in all places of his do minion: Praise thou the Lord, O my soul. EVENING PRAYER. Psalm 104. Benedic. anima mea. PRAISE the Lord, O my soul: O Lord my God, thou art become exceeding glorious, thou art clothed with majesty and honour. 2 Thou deckest thyself with light as it were with a garment, and spreadest out the heavens like a curtain. 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters, and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. 4 He maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flaming fire. 5 He laid the foundations of the earth, that it never should move at any time. 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep like as with a garment; the waters stand in the hills. 7 At thy rebuke they flee; at the voice of thy thunder they are afraid. 8 They go up as high as the hills, and down to the vallies beneath; even unto the place which thou hast appointed for them. 9 Thou hast set them their bounds, which they shall not pass, neither turu again to cover the earth. 10 He sendeth the springs into the rivers, which run among the hills. 11 Ali the beasts of the field drink thereof, and the wild asses quench their thirst. 12 Beside them shall the fowls of the air have their habitation, and sing among the branches. 13 He watereth the hills from above; the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. 17 But the merciful goodness of the Lord endureth for ever and ever upon 14 He bringeth forth grass for the them that fear him; and his righteous-cattle, and green herb for the service ness upon children's children; of men. 18 Even upon such as keep his cove- 15 That he may bring food out of the nant, and think upon his command-earth, and wine that maketh glad the mer.ts. to do them." heart of man; and oil to make him a cheerful countenance, and bread to strengthen man's heart. 16 The trees of the Lord also are full of sap; even the cedars of Libanus, which he hath planted; 17 Wherein the bir is make their nests; and the fir-trees are a dwelling for the stork. 13 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and so are the stony rocks for the conies. sumed out of the earth, and the ungodly shall come to an end: Praise thou the Lord, O my soul, praise the Lord. The twenty-first Day. MORNING PRAYER. Psalm 105. Confitemini Domino. O Give thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his name; tell the peo 19 He appointed the moon for cer-ple what things he hath done. tain seasons, and the sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thon maketh darkness, that it may be night; wherein all the beasts of the forest do move. 21 The lions roaring after their prey, do seek their meat from God. 22 The sun ariseth, and they get them away together, and lay them down in their dens. 23 Man goeth forth to his work, and to his labour, until the evening. 21 O Lord, how manifold are thy works; in wisdom hast thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches. 25 So is the great and wide sea also; wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. 23 There go the ships, and there is that Leviathan, whom thou hast made to take his pastime therein. 27 These wait all upon thee, that thou mayest give them meat in due season. 23 When thou givest it them, they gather it; and when thou openest thy hand, they are filled with good. 29 When thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: when thou takest away their breath, they die and are turned again to their dust. 3) When thou lettest thy breath go forth, they shall be made: and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. 31 The glorious majesty of the Lord shall endure for ever; the Lord shall rejoice in his works. 32 The earth shall tremble at the look of him; if he do but touch the hills, they shall smoke. 33 I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live; I will praise my God while I have my being 34 And so shall my words please nim: my joy shall be in the Lord. 35 As for sinners, they shall be con 2 O let your songs be of him, and praise him; and let your talking be of all his wondrous works. 3 Rejoice in his holy name; let the heart of them rejoice, that seek the Lord. 4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face evermore. 5 Remember the marvellous works that he hath done: his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; 6 O ye seed of Abraham, his servant; ye children of Jacob his chosen. 7 He is the Lord our God; his judgments are in all the world. 8 He hath been alway mindful of his covenant and promise, that he made to a thousand generations. 9 Even the covenant that he made with Abraham; and the oath that he sware unto Isaac ; 10 And appointed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting testament, 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance. 12 When there were yet but a few of them, and they strangers in the land; 13 What time as they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people; 14 He suffered no man to do them wrong, but reproved even kings for their sakes: 15 Touch not mine Anointed, and d my prophets no harm. 16 Moreover, he called for a dearth upon the land, and destroyed all the provision of bread. 17 But he had sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold to be a bond-servant, 18 Whose feet they hurt in the stocks; the iron entered into his soul; 19 Until the time came that his cause was known: the word of the Lord tried him. 20 The king sent, and delivered him; the prince of the people let him go Free. 21 He made him lord also of his house, and ruler of all his substance; 22 That he might inforin his princes after his will, and teach his senators wisdom. 23 Israel also came into Egypt, and Jacob was a stranger in the land of Ham. 24 And he increased his people exceedingly, and made them stronger than their enemies ; 25 Whose heart turned so that they hated his people, and deak untruly with his servants. 26 Then sent he Moses his servant, and Aaron whom he had chosen; 27 And these showed his tokens among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. 28 He sent darkness, and it was dark; and they were not obedient unto his word. 29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. 30 Their land brought forth frogs; yea, even in their king's chambers. 31 He spake the word, and there came all manner of flies, and lice in all their quarters. 32 He gave them hail-stones for rain; and flames of fire in their land. the waters flowed out, so that rivers ran in the dry places. 41 For why? he remembered Ins holy promise; and Abraham his ser. vant. 42 And he brought forth his people. with joy, and his chosen with gladness; 43 And gave them the lands of the heathen and they took the labours of the people in possession; 44 That they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. EVENING PRAYER. Psalm 106. Confitemini Domino. Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is gracious, and his merey endureth for ever. 2 Who can express the noble acts of the Lord, or show forth all hie praise? 3 Blessed are they that alway keep judgment, and do righteousness. 4 Remember me, O Lord, according to the favour that thou bearest unto thy people; O visit me with thy salvation, 5 That I may see the felicity of thy chosen, and rejoice in the gladness of thy people, and give thanks with thine inheritance. 6 We have sinned with our fathers: we have done amiss, and dealt wick. edly. 7 Our fathers regarded not thy won33 He smote their vines also and fig-ders in Egypt, neither kept they thy trees; and destroyed the trees that great goodness in remembrance; but were in their coasts. were disobedient at the sea, even at the Red Sea. 34 He spake the word, and the grasshoppers came, and caterpillars innumerable, and did eat up all the grass in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground. 35 He smote all the first born in their land; even the chief of all their strength. 36 He brought them forth also with silver and gold; there was not one feeble person among their tribes. 37 Egypt was glad at their departing; for they were afraid of them. 33 He spread out a cloud to be a covering; and fire to give light in the night season. 33 At their desire he brought quails; and he filled them with the bread of heaven. 40 He opened the rock of stone, and 8 Nevertheless, he helped them for his name's sake, that he might make his power to be known. 9 He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the deep, as through a wil derness. 10 And he saved them from the adversaries' hand, and delivered them from the hand of the enemy. 11 As for those that troubled them, the waters overwhelmed them; there was not one of them left. 12 Then believed they his words, and sang praise unto him." 13 But within a while they forgat his works, and would not abide his counsel. 14 But lust came upon them in th wilderness, and they tempted God in heathen, as the Lord commanded the desert. them: 15 And he gave them their desire, and sent leanness withal into their soul. 16 They angered Moses also in their tents, and Aaron the saint of the Lord. 17 So the earth opened, and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the congregation of Abiram. 35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. 35 Insomuch that they worshipped their idols, which turned to their own decay; yea, they offered their sons and their daughters unto devils; 37 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their 18 And the fire was kindled in their daughters, whom they offered unto the company; the flame burnt up the un-idols of Canaan; and the land was degodly. filed with blood." 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. 20 Thus they turned their glory into the similitude of a calf that eateth hay. 38 Thus were they stained with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions. 39 Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own in 21 And they forgat God their Sa- 40 And he gave them over into the 22 Wondrous works in the land of hand of the heathen; and they that Ham; and fearful things by the Red hated them were lords over them. Sea. 41 Their enemies oppressed them, 23 So he said he would have destroy-and had them in subjection. ed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the gap, to turn away his wrathful indiguation, lest he should destroy them. 24 Yea, they thought scorn of that pleasant land, and gave no credence unto his word; 25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord. 25 Then lift he up his hand against then, to overthrow them in the wilderness; 27 To cast out their seed among the nations, and to scatter them in the lands. 25 They Joined themselves unto Baal-peor, and ate the offerings of the dead. 29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their own inventions; and the plague was great among them. 30 Then stood up Phinees, and prayed; and so the plague ceased. 31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness, among all posterities for evermore. 32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that he punished Moses for their sakes; 33 Because they provoked his spirit, se that he spake unadvisedly with his Neither destroyed they. the 42 Many a time did he deliver them; but they rebelled against him with their own inventions, and were brought down in their wickedness. 43 Nevertheless, when he saw their adversity, he heard their complaint. 44 He thought upon his covenant, and pitied them, according unto the multitude of his mercies; yea, he made all those that led them away captive to pity them. 45 Deliver us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the heathen; that we may give thanks unto thy holy name, and make our boas of thy praise. 46 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, from everlasting, and world without end; and let all the peopl say, Amen. The twenty-second Day. MORNING PRAYER. Psalm 107. Confitemini Domino. Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is gracious, and his mercy e dureth for ever. 2 Let the give thanks, whom the Lord hath redeemed, and delivered from the hand of the enemy; 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west; from the north, and from the south. |