Scottish Metrical Psalter: Psalms of David in MetreEremitical Press This is the translation approved by the Church of Scotland in 1650. All one hundred and fifty psalms are rigorously translated into rhythmic verses that are easy to sing and set to music. The beauty of 1650 English verse makes this volume a treasure. Includes preface and glossary. |
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... continually . 13The lord , the God of israel , be blessed for ever then , from age to age eternally . amen , yea , and amen . Psalm 42 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons 69 PSALM 41 4I said, O Lord, do thou extend ...
... continually . 13The lord , the God of israel , be blessed for ever then , from age to age eternally . amen , yea , and amen . Psalm 42 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons 69 PSALM 41 4I said, O Lord, do thou extend ...
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... eternally thy years endure and stay . 25 The firm foundation of the earth of old time thou hast laid ; The heavens also are the work which thine own hands have made . Psalm 102 26Thou shalt for evermore endure , but they PSALM 102 180.
... eternally thy years endure and stay . 25 The firm foundation of the earth of old time thou hast laid ; The heavens also are the work which thine own hands have made . Psalm 102 26Thou shalt for evermore endure , but they PSALM 102 180.
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... eternally. 3The lord of lords praise ye, Whose mercies still endure. 4Great wonders only he Doth work by his great pow'r for certainly His mercies dure most firm and sure eternally. 5Which God omnipotent, By might and wisdom high, The ...
... eternally. 3The lord of lords praise ye, Whose mercies still endure. 4Great wonders only he Doth work by his great pow'r for certainly His mercies dure most firm and sure eternally. 5Which God omnipotent, By might and wisdom high, The ...
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... eternally . 9also the moon so clear , Which shineth in our sight ; The stars that do appear , to guide the darksome night : for certainly His mercies dure most firm and sure eternally . 10 To him that egypt smote , Who did his message ...
... eternally . 9also the moon so clear , Which shineth in our sight ; The stars that do appear , to guide the darksome night : for certainly His mercies dure most firm and sure eternally . 10 To him that egypt smote , Who did his message ...
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... eternally . 16to him who pow'rfully His chosen people led , ev'n through the desert dry , and in that place them fed : for certainly His mercies dure most firm and sure eternally . 17to him great kings who smote ; for his grace hath no ...
... eternally . 16to him who pow'rfully His chosen people led , ev'n through the desert dry , and in that place them fed : for certainly His mercies dure most firm and sure eternally . 17to him great kings who smote ; for his grace hath no ...
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4For affliction Bashan bless cast certainly His mercies chief Musician command dost dure Most firm dwell earth Edom Egypt en'mies enemies ev'n ev'ry evermore eyes fear firm and sure foes Gittith give glad glory God's grace faileth never gracious hath hear heart heathen heav'n hill iniquity isr’el Isr'el's Israel Jehovah King land lift Lord doth loving-kindness Maschil mercies dure metrical Psalter mighty mouth Neginoth pow'r prayer Psalm of Asaph Psalm of David rejoice reproach shame Sheminith sing praises sith Song of degrees soul strength sure Eternally tender mercies thou art thou didst thou hast thou shalt thy face thy holy thy judgments thy laws thy mercy thy name thy precepts thy right hand thy righteousness thy salvation thy servant thy statutes thy testimonies thy word tongue unto the Lord unto thee upright Version C.M. voice wicked wrath Zion
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Page 46 - I cried to thee, O LORD ; and unto the LORD I made supplication. 9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit ? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth ? 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me : LORD, be thou my helper.
Page 22 - To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul : And he said, I WILL love thee, O LORD, my strength.
Page 176 - The Lord, ye know, is God indeed ; Without our aid He did us make : We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take.
Page 176 - ALL people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell ; Come ye before him and rejoice.
Page 66 - He put a new song in my mouth, our God to magnify: Many shall see it, and shall fear, and on the Lord rely.
Page 61 - And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
Page 243 - Behold how good a thing it is, And how becoming well, Together such as brethren are, In unity to dwell.
Page 72 - Then will I to God's altar go, to God my chiefest joy : Yea, God, my God, thy name to praise my harp I will employ. 5 Why art thou then cast down, my soul ? what should discourage thee ? And why with vexing thoughts art thou disquieted in me...
Page 176 - For why ? the LORD our GOD is good, His Mercy is for ever sure ; His Truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.
Page 250 - If thee, Jerusalem, I forget, Skill part from my right hand. My tongue to my mouth's roof let cleave, If I do thee forget, Jerusalem, and thee above My chief joy do not set.