Prayers

Prayers
Collects
General
Grant us, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ,
a cheerful hope in Thy mercy, and a sincere love to Thee and to all our
fellow men; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
O Lord God, heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks that of Thy great
goodness and mercy Thou didst suffer Thine only-begotten Son to become
incarnate and to redeem us from sin and everlasting death; and we beseech
Thee, enlighten our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit that we may evermore yield
Thee unfeigned thanks for this Thy grace and may comfort ourselves with
the same in all time of tribulation and temptation; through the same Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty God, who hast given us commandment to pray for the gift of the
Holy Ghost, most heartily we beseech Thee through Jesus Christ, our
Advocate, to grant us Thy Holy Spirit that He may quicken our hearts by
Thy saving Word and lead us into all truth, that He may guide, instruct,
enlighten, govern, comfort, and sanctify us unto everlasting life; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.

Send, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thy Holy Spirit into our hearts that
He may rule and direct us according to Thy will, comfort us in all our
temptations and afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all
truth, that we, being steadfast in the faith, may increase in love and in all
good works and in the end obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of Thy tender love toward us
sinners hast given us Thy Son that, believing on Him, we might have
everlasting life, grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit that we may
continue steadfast in this faith to the end and may come to everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. [
Almighty and everlasting God, who by Thy Son hast promised us
forgiveness of sins and everlasting life, we beseech Thee so to rule and
govern our hearts by Thy Holy Spirit that in our daily need, and especially
in all time of temptation, we may seek help from Him and by a true and
lively faith in Thy Word obtain the same; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord.
O Lord God, heavenly Father, we beseech Thee, let Thy Holy Spirit dwell
in us that He may enlighten and lead us into all truth and evermore defend
us from all adversities; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
O Lord God, heavenly Father, who hast given Thine only Son to die for our
sins and to rise again for our justification, quicken us, we beseech Thee, by
Thy Holy Spirit, unto newness of life that through the power of His
resurrection we may dwell with Christ forever; through the same Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty and ever-living God, who makest us both to will and to do those
things which are good and acceptable unto Thy divine Majesty, let Thy

fatherly hand, we beseech Thee, ever be over us; let Thy Holy Spirit ever be
with us; and so lead us in the knowledge and obedience of Thy Word that in
the end we may obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord.
For The Church
Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, unto Thy Church Thy Holy Spirit
and the wisdom which cometh down from above that Thy Word, as
becometh it, may not be bound, but have free course and be preached to the
joy and edifying of Christ's holy people, that in steadfast faith we may
serve Thee and in the confession of Thy name abide unto the end; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Merciful God, we beseech Thee to cast the bright beams of Thy light upon
Thy Church that, being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed Apostles, it
. may so walk-in the light of Thy truth that it may at length attain to the
light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. ) 12 O
God, our Protector, behold, and look upon, the face of Thine Anointed, who
hath given Himself for the redemption of all, and grant that from the rising
of the sun to the going down thereof Thy name may be great among the
Gentiles and that in every place sacrifice and a pure offering may be made
unto Thy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
O Lord, favorably receive the prayers of Thy Church, that, being delivered
from all adversity and error, it may serve Thee in safety and freedom; and
grant us Thy peace in our time; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Children Of The Church
Almighty and everlasting God, who; dost will that not one of these little
ones should perish and hast sent Thine only Son to seek and to save that

which was lost and through Him hast said, Suffer the little children to come
unto Me and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God, most
heartily we beseech Thee so to bless and govern the children of Thy Church
by Thy Holy Spirit that they may grow in grace and in the knowledge of
Thy Word; protect and defend them against all danger and harm, giving Thy
holy angels charge over them; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Ministers Of The Word
Almighty and everlasting God, who alone doest great wonders, send down
upon Thy ministers and upon the congregations committed to their charge
the healthful Spirit of Thy grace; and that they may truly please Thee, pour
upon them the continual dew of Thy blessing; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
Almighty and gracious God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hast
commanded us to pray that Thou wouldest send forth laborers into Thy
harvest, of Thine infinite mercy give us true teachers and ministers of Thy
Word, and put Thy saving Gospel in their hearts and on their lips that they
may truly fulfill Thy command and preach nothing contrary to Thy holy
Word, that we, being warned, instructed, nurtured, comforted, and
strengthened by Thy heavenly Word, may do those things which are well-
pleasing to Thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord.
O almighty God, who by Thy Son, Jesus Christ, didst give to Thy holy
Apostles many excellent gifts and commandedst them earnestly to feed Thy
flock, make, we beseech Thee, all pastors diligently to preach Thy holy
Word and the people obediently to follow the same that they may receive
the crown of everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Church In Its Conflicts

Almighty and everlasting God, who wilt have all men to be saved and to
come to the knowledge of the truth, we beseech Thy glorious majesty,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, impart the grace and help of Thy
Holy Spirit to all ministers of Thy Word that they may purely teach it to the
saving of men. Bring to naught by Thine almighty power and unsearchable
wisdom all the counsels of those who hate Thy Word and who, by corrupt
teaching or with violent hands, would destroy it, and enlighten them with
the knowledge of Thy glory, that we, leading a quiet and peaceable life,
may by a pure faith learn the riches of Thy heavenly grace and in holiness
and righteousness serve Thee, the only true God; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
For Those Who Have Erred
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose property it is always to have
mercy, we most earnestly beseech Thee to visit with Thy fatherly correction
all such as have erred and gone astray from the truth of Thy holy Word and
to bring them to a due sense of their error that they may again with hearty
faith receive, and hold fast, Thine unchangeable truth; through Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty, merciful, and gracious God and Father, with our whole heart we
beseech Thee for all who have forsaken the Christian faith, all who have
wandered from any portion thereof or are in doubt or temptation through
the corrupters of Thy Word, that Thou wouldest visit them as a Father,
reveal unto them their error, and bring them back from their wanderings,
that they, in singleness of heart, taking pleasure alone in the pure truth of
Thy Word, may be made wise thereby unto everlasting life through faith in
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Unity
O God, who restorest to the right way them that err, who gatherest them that
are scattered, and preservest them that are gathered, of Thy tender mercy

we beseech Thee, pour upon Thy Christian people the grace of unity, that,
all schisms being healed, Thy flock, united to the true Shepherd of Thy
Church, may worthily serve Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Removal Of Schism
Bring to naught, O Christ, the schisms of heresy which seek to subvert Thy
truth, that, as Thou art acknowledged in heaven and in earth as one and the
same Lord, so Thy people, gathered from all nations, may serve Thee in
unity of faith.
For The Jews
Almighty and everlasting God, who lovest to show mercy, hear the prayers
which we offer unto Thee for Thine ancient people, that, acknowledging
Jesus Christ, who is the Light of truth, they may be delivered from their
darkness; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Heathen
Almighty and everlasting God, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but
wouldest have all men to repent and live, hear our prayers for the heathen,
take away iniquity from their hearts, and turn them from their idols unto the
living and true God and to Thine only Son; and gather them into Thy holy
Church, to the glory of Thy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Civil Authorities
O merciful Father in heaven, who holdest in Thy hand all the might of man
and who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment of evildoers
and for the praise of them that do well, and of whom is all rule and
authority in the kingdoms of the world, we humbly beseech Thee,

graciously regard Thy servants, the President of the United States, the
Governor of this Commonwealth, our Judges and Magistrates, and all the
rulers of the earth. May all that receive the sword as Thy ministers bear it
according to Thy commandment. Enlighten and defend them by Thy name,
O God. Grant them wisdom and understanding, that under their peaceable
governance Thy people may be guarded and directed in righteousness,
quietness, and unity. Protect and prolong their lives, O God of our salvation,
that we with them may show forth the praise of Thy name; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Our Enemies
Forgive, we beseech Thee, O Lord, our enemies and them that despitefully
use us, and so change their hearts that they may walk with us in meekness
and peace; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
O almighty, everlasting God, who through Thine only Son, our blessed
Lord, hast commanded us to love our enemies, to do good to them that hate
us, and to pray for them that persecute us, we earnestly beseech Thee that
by Thy gracious visitation they may be led to true repentance and may have
the same love and be of one accord and of one mind and heart with us and
with Thy whole Church; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
In Time Of National Calamity
O Lord God, heavenly Father, we humbly confess unto Thee that by our
evil-doing and continual disobedience we have deserved these Thy
chastisements; yet we earnestly beseech Thee, for Thy name's sake, to spare
us; restrain the harmful power of the enemy and help Thy suffering people
that Thy Word may be declared faithfully and without hindrance and that
we, amending our sinful lives, may walk obedient to Thy holy
commandments; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.

Look mercifully, O Lord, we beseech Thee, on the affliction of Thy people,
and let not our sin destroy us, but let Thine almighty mercy save us; through
Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Most loving and gracious Lord God, who for our many grievous sins art
pleased sorely to chasten us, we flee to Thy tender and fatherly compassion
alone, beseeching Thee that, as a father pitieth his children, Thou wouldest
pity us miserable sinners. Turn away Thy righteous wrath and give us not
over to deserved death, but deliver us that we may now and evermore praise
Thee, O gracious God and Father, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but
rather that he may turn from his wickedness and live; through Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord.
For Prisoners
Almighty God, who didst bring the Apostle Peter forth out of prison, have
mercy upon all who are suffering unjust imprisonment and set them free
from their bonds that we may rejoice in their deliverance and continually
give praise to Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Peace And Quietness
O Lord, we beseech Thee mercifully to hear the prayers of Thy Church that
we, being delivered from all adversities and serving Thee with a quiet mind,
may enjoy Thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord.
In Time Of Affliction And Distress
Almighty and everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful and the
Strength of the weak, may the prayers of them that in any tribulation or
distress cry unto Thee, graciously come before Thee, so that in all their

necessities they may mark and receive Thy manifold help and comfort;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty and most merciful God, who hast appointed us to endure
sufferings and death with our Lord Jesus Christ before we enter with Him
into eternal glory, grant us grace at all times to subject ourselves to Thy
holy will and to continue steadfast in the true faith unto the end of our lives
and at all times to find peace and joy in the blessed hope of the resurrection
of the dead and of the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
Almighty God, cast not away Thy people who cry unto Thee in their
tribulation, but for the glory of Thy name be pleased to help the afflicted;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Sick
Almighty, everlasting God, the eternal Salvation of them that believe, hear
our prayers in behalf of Thy servants who are sick, for whom we implore
the aid of Thy mercy, that, being restored to health, they may render thanks
to Thee in Thy Church; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
O Lord, look down from heaven, behold, visit, and relieve Thy servants for
whom we offer our supplications; look upon them with the eyes of Thy
mercy; give them comfort and sure confidence in Thee, defend them from
the danger of the enemy, and keep them in perpetual peace and safety;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Mothers
O almighty, everlasting God and Father, Creator of all things, who by Thy
grace, through Thy Son, our Lord, who hath redeemed us from sin, makest

the anguish of our human birth a holy and salutary cross, we pray Thee, O
gracious Father, Lord, and God, that Thou wouldest preserve and guard the
work of Thine own hand. Forsake not them who cry to Thee in sore travail,
but deliver them out of all their pains, to their joy and to the glory of Thy
goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
In Time Of Great Sickness
Almighty and most merciful God, our heavenly Father, we, Thine erring
children, humbly confess unto Thee that we have justly deserved the
chastening which for our sins Thou hast sent upon us; but we entreat Thee,
of Thy boundless goodness to grant us true repentance, graciously to
forgive our sins, to remove from us, or to lighten, our merited punishment,
and so to strengthen us by Thy grace that as obedient children we may be
subject to Thy will and bear our afflictions in patience; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
In Time Of Drought
O God, most merciful Father, we beseech Thee to open the windows of
heaven and to send a fruitful rain upon us, to revive the earth, and to refresh
the fruits thereof, for all things droop and wither. Graciously hear our
prayer in this our necessity that we may praise and glorify Thy name
forever and ever; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
In Time Of Unseasonable Weather
O Lord God, heavenly Father, who art gracious and merciful and_ hast
promised that Thou wilt hear us when we call upon Thee in our troubles, we
beseech Thee, look not upon our sins and evil-doings, but upon our
necessities, and according to Thy mercy send us such seasonable weather
that the earth may in due time yield her increase, that by Thy goodness we
may receive our daily bread and learn to know Thee as a merciful God and

evermore give thanks to Thee for Thy goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
Thanksgiving
O Lord God, heavenly Father, from whom without ceasing we receive
exceeding abundantly all good gifts and who daily of Thy pure grace
guardest us against all evil, grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit that,
acknowledging with our whole heart all this Thy goodness, we may now
and evermore thank and praise Thy loving-kindness and tender mercy;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose mercies are new unto us every
morning and who, though we have in no wise deserved Thy goodness, dost
abundantly provide for all our wants of body and soul, give us, we pray
Thee, Thy Holy Spirit that we may heartily acknowledge Thy merciful
goodness toward us, give thanks for all Thy benefits, and serve Thee in
willing obedience; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty and most merciful God, who in Thy fatherly wisdom hast
chastened us on account of our sins that we might not continue in
impenitence and vain confidence and thus perish with the ungodly, in the
midst of wrath Thou hast remembered mercy and hast graciously delivered
us out of our affliction. We give Thee therefore most hearty thanks and
praise that Thou hast turned away from us Thy just anger and shown
Thyself favorable toward us, Thine unworthy servants. Bless the Lord, O
my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O
my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Thou, Lord, art merciful and
gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Glory be to Thee, O God,
forever; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Glory be to Thee, O God most holy. Glory be to Thee, O God most high.
Glory be to Thee, O King of heaven and earth, who, as a father pitieth his

children, pitiest us. Fill us with joy and gladness in the Holy Ghost that,
when Thou shalt render to every man according to his works, we may be
found acceptable before Thee; through Him who hath redeemed us from the
shame and curse of sin, even Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Special Gifts And Graces
For Protection During The Day
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely
brought us to the beginning of this day, defend us in the same with Thy
mighty power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into
any kind of danger, but that all our doings, being ordered by Thy
governance, may be righteous in Thy sight; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son,
our Lord.
For Protection During The Night
Lighten our darkness, we beseech Thee, O Lord; and by Thy great mercy
defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of Thine
only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
For Grace To Use Our Gifts
O Lord God Almighty, who dost endue Thy servants with divers and
singular gifts of the Holy Ghost, leave us not, we beseech Thee, destitute of
Thy manifold gifts nor yet of grace to use them always to Thine honor and
glory; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Grace To Receive The Word

Blessed Lord, who hast caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our
learning, grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and
inwardly digest them that by patience and comfort of Thy holy Word we
may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life which
Thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ.
For Grace To Be Led Into All Truth
Enlighten our minds, we beseech Thee, O God, by the Spirit which
proceedeth from Thee, that, as Thy Son hath promised, we may be led into
all truth; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Spiritual Renewal
Almighty God, who hast given us Thine only-begotten Son to take our
nature upon Him, grant that we, being regenerate and made Thy children by
adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by Thy Holy Spirit; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Penitence
Merciful Father, give us grace that we may never presume to sin; but if at
any time we offend Thy divine majesty, may we truly repent and lament our
offense and by a lively faith obtain remission of all our sins, solely through
the merits of Thy Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
For Pardon
Hear, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the prayer of Thy suppliants and spare
those who confess their sins unto Thee that Thou mayest bestow upon us
both pardon and peace; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Deliverance From Sin

We beseech Thee, O Lord, in Thy clemency to show us Thine unspeakable
mercy that Thou mayest both set us free from our sins and rescue us from
the punishments which for our sins we deserve; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
For Grace To Do God's Will
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness
and put upon ourselves the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal
life, in which Thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility, that in
the Last Day, when He shall come again in His glorious majesty to judge
both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Grace To Love And Serve God
O God, who, through the grace of Thy Holy Spirit, dost pour the gifts of
charity into the hearts of Thy faithful people, grant unto Thy servants health
both of mind and body that they may love Thee with their whole strength
and with their whole heart perform those things which are pleasing unto
Thee; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Aid Against Temptation
O God, who justifiest the ungodly and who desirest not the death of the
sinner, we humbly implore Thy majesty that Thou wouldest graciously
assist by Thy heavenly aid, and evermore shield with Thy protection, Thy
servants who trust in Thy mercy, that they may be separated by no
temptations from Thee and without ceasing may serve Thee; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Faith

Almighty and ever-living God, who hast given to them that believe
exceeding great and precious promises, grant us so perfectly and without all
doubt to believe in Thy Son Jesus Christ that our faith in Thy sight may
never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same Savior, Thy Son,
Jesus Christ.
For Divine Guidance And Help
Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with Thy most gracious favor and
further us with Thy continual help, that in all our works begun, continued,
and ended in Thee we may glorify Thy holy name and finally, by Thy
mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
O almighty and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to direct,
sanctify, and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of Thy laws and
in the works of Thy commandments, that through Thy most mighty
protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and in soul;
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
For Spiritual Illumination
Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that the brightness of Thy glory
may shine forth upon us and that the light of Thy light, by the illumination
of the Holy Spirit, may stablish the hearts of all that have been born anew
by Thy grace; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Likeness To Christ
Almighty God, who hast given Thine only Son to be unto us both a
Sacrifice for sin and also an Example of godly life, give us grace that we
may always most thankfully receive this His inestimable benefit and also

daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of His most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For A Right Knowledge Of Christ
O almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant us perfectly to
know Thy Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life, that,
following His steps, we may steadfastly walk in the way that leadeth to
eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Holy Spirit
O Lord God, heavenly Father, who by the blessed light of Thy divine Word
hast led us to the knowledge of Thy Son, we most heartily beseech Thee so
to replenish us with the grace of Thy Holy Spirit that we may ever walk in
the light of Thy truth and, rejoicing with sure confidence in Christ, our
Savior, may in the end be brought unto everlasting salvation; through the
same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty and everlasting God, who of Thy great mercy in Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, dost grant us forgiveness of sin and all things pertaining to life and
godliness, grant us, we beseech Thee, Thy Holy Spirit that He may so rule
our hearts that we, being ever mindful of Thy fatherly mercy, may strive to
mortify the flesh and to overcome the world and, serving Thee in holiness
and pureness of living, may give Thee continual thanks for all Thy
goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Purity
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from
whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love Thee and worthily
magnify Thy holy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.

For Innocency Of Life
O God, whose strength is made perfect in weakness, mortify and kill all
vices in us and so strengthen us by Thy grace that by the innocency of our
lives and the constancy of our faith, even unto death, we may glorify Thy
holy name; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Love To God
O God, who makest all things to work together for good to them that love
Thee, pour into our hearts such steadfast love toward Thee that the pure
desires which by Thy Spirit have been stirred up in us may not be turned
aside by any temptation; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Charity
O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are worth
nothing, send Thy Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent
gift of charity, the very bond of peace, and all virtues, without which
whosoever liveth is counted dead before Thee. Grant this for Thine only
Son Jesus Christ's sake.
For Humility
O God, who resistest the proud and givest grace to the humble, grant unto
us true humility, after the likeness in which Thine only Son hath revealed it
in Himself, that we may never be lifted up and provoke Thy wrath, but in
all lowliness be made partakers of the gifts of Thy grace; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Patience

O God, who by the meek endurance of Thine only-begotten Son didst beat
down the pride of the old enemy, help us, we beseech Thee, rightly to
treasure in our hearts what our Lord hath of His goodness borne for our
sakes, that after His example we may bear with patience whatsoever things
are adverse to us; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For A Happy Death
Confirm, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, Thine unworthy servants in Thy
grace that in the hour of our death the adversary may not prevail against us
but that we may be found worthy of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord.
For The Blessedness Of Heaven
Almighty, everlasting God, who didst give Thine only Son to be a High
Priest of good things to come, hereafter grant unto us, Thine unworthy
servants, to have our share in the company of the blessed; through Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For Peace
O God, who art the Author of peace and Lover of concord, in knowledge of
whom standeth our eternal life, whose service is perfect freedom, defend us,
Thy humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies, that we, surely trusting
in Thy defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the
might of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
For An Answer To Prayer
Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to
make our common supplications unto Thee and dost promise that, when
two or three are gathered together in Thy name, Thou wilt grant their

requests, fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of Thy servants, as
may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of
Thy truth and in the world to come life everlasting; through Jesus Christ,
Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty God, the Fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities
before we ask and our ignorance in asking, we beseech Thee to have
compassion upon our infirmities; and those things which for our
unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot, ask vouchsafe
to give us for the worthiness of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
Almighty God, who hast promised to hear the petitions of those who ask in
Thy Son's name, we beseech Thee mercifully to incline Thine ears to us
who have now made our prayers and supplications unto Thee; and grant
that those things which we have faithfully asked according to Thy will may
effectually be obtained to the relief of our necessity and to the setting forth
of Thy glory; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
General Prayers
I
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we, Thine unworthy servants, do give
Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and loving-
kindness to us and to all men. We praise Thee for our creation, preservation,
and all the blessings of this life, but above all for Thine inestimable love in
the redemption of the world by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for the
means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And we beseech Thee, give us
that due sense of all Thy mercies that our hearts may be unfeignedly
thankful and that we may show forth Thy praise, not only with our lips, but
in our lives; that, walking before Thee in holiness and righteousness all our
days, we may enjoy the testimony of a good conscience and the hope of
Thy favor, be sustained and comforted under the troubles of this life, and

finally be received into Thine everlasting kingdom; through Thine infinite
mercy in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
We offer unto Thee our common supplications for the good estate of Thy
Church throughout the world, that it may be so guided and governed by Thy
good Spirit that all who profess themselves Christians may be led into the
way of truth and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in
righteousness of life. Send down upon all ministers of the Gospel and upon
all congregations committed to their charge the healthful spirit of Thy
grace, and that they may truly please Thee, pour upon them the continual
dew of Thy blessing.
Most heartily we beseech Thee with Thy favor to behold the President
and Congress of the United States and all others in authority and so to
replenish them with Thy grace that they may always incline to Thy will and
walk in Thy way. Prosper all good counsels and all just works that peace
and happiness, truth and righteousness, religion and piety, may be
established among us throughout all generations.
We humbly entreat Thee also for all sorts and conditions of men, that
Thou wouldst be pleased to make Thy ways known unto them, Thy saving
health unto all nations.
May it please Thee to preserve all that travel by land or water, to help all
that are in peril or need, and to satisfy the wants of all Thy creatures.
We also commend to Thy fatherly goodness all those who are in any way
afflicted or distressed in mind, body, or estate, that it may please Thee to
comfort and relieve them according to their several necessities, giving them
patience under their sufferings and a happy issue out of all their afflictions.
(Here special Supplications, Intercessions, and Prayers may be made.)
Hear us, most merciful God, in these our humble requests, which we
offer up unto Thee in the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, to
whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without
end.
II The Litany

(The Litany may be used at Vespers on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
on Days of Humiliation and Prayer, and at Matins on Sundays when there is
no Communion. The Responses in boldface should be sung or said by the
Congregation. [A musical setting is given at the end of the hymn section of
this book.] The Responses may be repeated after each phrase or only at the
end of each group, as here followeth:)
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
O Christ,
Have mercy upon us.
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
O Christ,
Hear Thou us.
O God the Father in heaven,
Have mercy upon us.
O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
O God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy upon us.
Be gracious unto us.
Spare us, good Lord.
Be gracious unto us.
Help us, good Lord.
From all sin;
From all error;
From all evil:
Good Lord, deliver us.
From the crafts and assaults of the devil;
From sudden and evil death;
From pestilence and famine;
From war and bloodshed;
From sedition and rebellion;
From lightning and tempest;
From all calamity by fire and water;

And from everlasting death:
Good Lord, deliver us.
By the mystery of Thy holy incarnation;
By Thy holy nativity;
By Thy baptism, fasting, and temptation;
By Thine agony and bloody sweat;
By Thy cross and Passion;
By Thy precious death and burial;
By Thy glorious resurrection and ascension;
And by the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter:
Help us, good Lord.
In all time of our tribulation;
In all time of our prosperity;
In the hour of death;
And in the day of Judgment:
Help us, good Lord.
We poor sinners do beseech Thee
To hear us, O Lord God,
And to rule and govern Thy holy Christian Church;
To preserve all pastors and ministers of Thy Church in the true
knowledge and understanding of Thy Word and in holiness of life;
To put an end to all schisms and causes of offense;
To bring into the way of truth all such as have erred and are deceived;
To beat down Satan under our feet;
To send faithful laborers into Thy harvest;
To accompany Thy Word with Thy Spirit and grace;
To raise up them that fall and to strengthen such as do stand;
And to comfort and help the weak-hearted and the distressed:
We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
To give to all nations peace and concord;

To preserve our country from discord and contention;
To give to our nation perpetual victory over all its enemies;
To direct and defend our President and all in authority;
And to bless and keep our magistrates and all our people:
We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
To behold and help all who are in danger, necessity, and tribulation;
To protect all who travel by land or water;
To preserve all women in the perils of childbirth;
To strengthen and keep all sick persons and young children;
To set free all who are innocently imprisoned;
To defend and provide for all fatherless children and widows;
And to have mercy upon all men:
We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
To forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and to turn their
hearts;
To give and preserve to our use the fruits of the earth;
And graciously to hear our prayers:
We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,
We beseech Thee to hear us, good Lord.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world,
Have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sin of the world,
Grant us Thy peace.

O Christ,
&esmp;Hear Thou us.
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
O Christ,
Have mercy upon us.
Minister and Congregation: Lord, have mercy upon us. Amen.
(Then shall the Minister, and the Congregation with him, say the Lord's
Prayer, after which may be said one or more of the Litany Collects here
following.)
Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our
daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For
Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Litany Collects
℣ : O Lord, deal not with us after our sins.
℟ : Neither reward us according to our iniquities.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who desirest not the death of a
sinner, but rather that he should turn from his evil way and live, we beseech
Thee graciously to turn from us those punishments which we by our sins
have deserved and to grant us grace ever hereafter to serve Thee in holiness
and pureness of living; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
℣ : Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Thy name.
℟ : Deliver us and purge away our sins for Thy name's sake.

Almighty and everlasting God, who by Thy Holy Spirit dost govern and
sanctify the whole Christian Church, hear our prayers for all members of
the same and mercifully grant that by Thy grace they may serve Thee in
true faith; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
℣ : O Lord, deal not with us after our sins.
℟ : Neither reward us according to our iniquities.
O God, merciful Father, who despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart
nor the desire of such as are sorrowful, mercifully assist our prayers which
we make before Thee in all our troubles and adversities whensoever they
oppress us, and graciously hear us that those evils which the craft and
subtlety of the devil or man worketh against us may by Thy good
providence be brought to naught, that we, Thy servants, being hurt by no
persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto Thee in Thy holy Church;
through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord.
℣ : O Lord, enter not into judgment with Thy servant.
℟ : For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Almighty God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and
great dangers that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always
stand upright, grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all
dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.
℣ : Call upon Me in the day of trouble.
℟ : I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify Me.
Spare us, O Lord, and mercifully forgive us our sins, and though by our
continual transgressions we have merited Thy punishments, be gracious
unto us and grant that all those evils which we have deserved may be turned
from us and overruled to our everlasting good; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord.

6. For Peace
℣ : The Lord will give strength unto His people.
℟ : The Lord will bless His people with peace.
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works
do proceed, give unto Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that we,
being defended by Thee from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in
rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
III The Suffrages
(The Suffrages may be used at Matins or Vespers in the same manner as the
Litany.)
O Lord, Have mercy upon us.
O Christ, Have mercy upon us.
O Lord, Have mercy upon us.
Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our
daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; And lead us not into temptation;
But deliver us from evil.
I said, O Lord, be merciful unto me;
Heal my soul; for I have sinned against Thee.
Return, O Lord, how long?
And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants.
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us,
According as we hope in Thee.
Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness,

And let Thy saints shout for joy.
O Lord, save our rulers;
Let the King hear us when we call.
Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance;
Feed them also and lift them up forever.
Remember Thy congregation,
Which Thou hast purchased of old.
Peace be within thy walls
And prosperity within thy palaces.
Let us pray for our absent brethren.
O Thou, our God, save Thy servants that trust in Thee.
Let us pray for the brokenhearted and the captives.
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Send them help from the Sanctuary
And strengthen them out of Zion.
Hear my prayer, O Lord;
And let my cry come unto Thee.
(Then may be said responsively, by the Minister and Congregation, the
Psalm De Profundis at Matins, and at Vespers the Psalm Miserere Mei.)
Ps. 130. De Profundis
Out of the depths have I cried:
Unto Thee, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice:
Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities:
O Lord, who shall stand?

But there is forgiveness with Thee:
That Thou mayest be feared.
I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait:
And in His Word do I hope.
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning:
I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Let Israel hope in the Lord:
For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous
redemption.
And He shall redeem Israel:
From all his iniquities.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.
Or at Vespers
Ps. 51. Miserere Mei
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-kindness:
According unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out my
transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity:
And cleanse me from my sin.
For I acknowledge my transgressions:
And my sin is ever before me.
Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned and done this evil in Thy sight:
That Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest and be clear
when Thou judgest.

Behold, I was shapen in iniquity:
And in sin did my mother conceive me.
Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts:
And in the hidden part shalt Thou make me to know wisdom.
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean:
Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Make me to hear joy and gladness:
That the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice.
Hide Thy face from my sins:
And blot out all mine iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart, O God:
And renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Thy presence:
And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation:
And uphold me with Thy free Spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways:
And sinners shall be converted unto Thee.
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation:
And my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness.
O Lord, open Thou my lips:
And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it:
Thou delightest not in burnt offering.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit:
A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.

Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion:
Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with
burnt offering and whole burnt offering:
Then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine altar.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world
without end. Amen.
Then shall be said:
Turn us again, O God of hosts,
Cause Thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Arise, O Christ, for our help
And redeem us for Thy mercy's sake.
Hear my prayer, O Lord,
And let my cry come unto Thee.
The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
(Then may the Minister say a Collect for the Season and any other
suitable Collects, and after that he may say this Collect for Peace:)
Give peace in our days, O Lord:
Because there is none other that fighteth for us except Thou, our
God.
O Lord, let there be peace in Thy strength:
And abundance in Thy towers.
Let us pray:

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works
do proceed, give unto Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey Thy commandments, and also that we,
being defended by Thee from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in
rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Then may be said or chanted the
Benedicamus
Bless we the Lord:
Thanks be to God.
IV The Morning Suffrages
(To be said at Matins or in the Morning Prayer of the Household.)
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
O Christ,
Have mercy upon us.
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
Then shall all say:
Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our
daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in
Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was
crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day He rose
again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand

of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Christian Church, the communion
of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life
everlasting. Amen.
Unto Thee have I cried, O Lord:
And in the morning shall my prayer come before Thee.
Let my mouth be filled with Thy praise:
And with Thine honor all the day.
O Lord, hide Thy face from my sins:
And blot out all mine iniquities.
Create in me a clean heart, O God:
And renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Thy presence:
And take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation:
And uphold me with Thy free Spirit.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day:
To keep us without sin.
Have mercy upon us, O Lord:
Have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us:
As our trust is in Thee.
Hear my prayer, O Lord:
And let my cry come unto Thee.
The Lord be with you:
And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
(Then shall be said the prayer here following or No. 46 or No.60 of the
Collects and Prayers or any other suitable prayer.)
We give thanks unto Thee, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy
dear Son, that Thou hast kept us this night from all harm and danger; and
we pray Thee that Thou wouldst keep us this day also from sin and every
evil, that all our doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands we
commend ourselves, our bodies and souls, and all things. Let Thy holy
angel be with us that the wicked Foe may have no power over us. Amen.
Then may be said or chanted the
Benedicamus
Bless we the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
V The Evening Suffrages
(To be used at Vespers or at the Evening Prayer of the Household.)
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
O Christ,
Have mercy upon us.
O Lord,
Have mercy upon us.
Then shall all say:
Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our
daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in
Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, Born of the Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pontius Pilate; Was
crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day He rose
again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; And sitteth on the right hand
of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; The holy Christian Church, the communion
of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life
everlasting. Amen.
Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of our fathers:
And greatly to be praised and glorified forever.
Bless we the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost:
We praise and magnify Him forever.
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven:
And greatly to be praised and glorified and highly exalted forever.
The almighty and merciful Lord bless and preserve us.
Amen.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night:
To keep us without sin.
O Lord, have mercy upon us:
Have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us:
As our trust is in Thee.
Hear my prayer, O Lord:
And let my cry come unto Thee.
The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.

Let us pray:
(Then shall be said the prayer here following or No.47 of the Collects
and Prayers or any other suitable prayer.)
We thank Thee, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,
that Thou hast kept us this day; and we pray Thee that Thou wouldst
graciously forgive us all our sins where we have done wrong, and
graciously keep us this night. For into Thy hands we commend ourselves,
our bodies and souls, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with us that the
wicked Foe may have no power over us. Amen.
Then may be said or chanted the
Benedicamus
Bless we the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
VI The Bidding Prayer
(By ancient usage this prayer was specially appointed for Good Friday.)
Brethren, let us pray for the whole Christian Church, that our Lord God
would vouchsafe to defend it against all the assaults and temptations of the
Adversary and to keep it perpetually upon the true foundation, Jesus Christ.
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast revealed Thy glory to all
nations in Jesus Christ and the Word of His truth, keep, we beseech Thee, in
safety the works of Thy mercy that so Thy Church, spread throughout all
nations, may serve Thee in true faith and persevere in the confession of Thy
name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray for the Ministers of the Word, for all Estates of men in the
Church, and for all the people of God.
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the
Church is governed and sanctified, receive the supplications and prayers
which we offer before Thee for all Estates of men in Thy holy Church, that

every member of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may truly and
godly serve Thee; through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray for our Catechumens, that our Lord God would open their
hearts and the door of His mercy, that, having received the remission of all
their sins by the washing of regeneration, they may be mindful of their
baptismal covenant and evermore be found in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost always multiply Thy Church
and with Thy light and grace dost strengthen the hearts of those whom Thou
hast regenerated, confirming unto them Thy covenant and faithfulness,
grant unto our Catechumens increase both of faith and knowledge that they
may rejoice in their baptism and really and heartily renew their covenant
with Thee. Amen.
Let us pray for All in Authority, and especially for the Government of the
United States, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness
and honesty.
O merciful Father in heaven, who holdest in Thy hand all the might of
man and who hast ordained the powers that be for the punishment of
evildoers and for the praise of them that do well, and of whom is all rule
and authority in the kingdoms of the world, we humbly beseech Thee,
graciously regard Thy servants, the President of the United States, the
Governor of this Commonwealth, our judges and magistrates, and all the
rulers of the earth, that all who receive the sword as Thy ministers may bear
it according to Thy commandment; through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray our Lord God Almighty that He would deliver the world
from all error, take away disease, ward off famine, set free all those who
are in chains and bondage, grant a safe return to the wayfarers, health to the
sick, and to our mariners a harbor of security.
Almighty and everlasting God, the Consolation of the sorrowful and the
Strength of the weak, may the prayers of them that in any tribulation or
distress cry unto Thee graciously come before Thee, so that in all their
necessities they may mark and receive Thy manifold help and comfort;
through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
(Here may be offered prayers for schismatics, Jews, and heathen. See
Collects and Prayers 19-24.)

Let us pray for peace, that we may come to the knowledge of God's holy
Word and walk before Him as becometh Christians. Almighty and
everlasting God, King of Glory, and Lord of heaven and earth, by whose
Spirit all things are governed, by whose providence all things are ordered,
who art the God of peace and the Author of all concord, grant us, we
beseech Thee, Thy heavenly peace and concord that we may serve Thee in
true fear, to the praise and glory of Thy name; through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for our enemies, that God would remember them in mercy
and graciously vouchsafe unto them such things as are both needful for
them and profitable unto their salvation.
O almighty, everlasting God, who through Thine only Son, our blessed
Lord, hast commanded us to love our enemies, to do good to them that hate
us, and to pray for them that persecute us, we earnestly beseech Thee that
by Thy gracious visitation all our enemies may be led to true repentance
and may have the same love and be of one accord and of one mind and
heart with us and with Thy whole Christian Church; through Christ, our
Lord. Amen.
Let us pray for the fruits of the earth, that God would send down His
blessing upon them and graciously dispose our hearts to enjoy them in
submission to His holy will.
O Lord, Father Almighty, who by Thy Word hast created, and dost bless
and uphold, all things, we pray Thee so to reveal unto us Thy Word, our
Lord Jesus Christ, that, He dwelling in our hearts, we may by Thy grace be
made meet to receive Thy blessing on all the fruits of the earth and
whatsoever pertains to our bodily need; through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Finally, let us pray for all those things for which our Lord would have us
ask, saying:
Our Father who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom
come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our
daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass
against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil; For
Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Prayers for Various Occasions
Morning Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,
that Thou hast kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray Thee
that Thou wouldst keep me this day also from sin and every evil that all my
doings and life may please Thee. For into Thy hands I commend myself,
my body and soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me that the
wicked Foe may have no power over me. Amen.
O Thou crucified Lord Jesus Christ, who, as the truly patient Lamb of
God, didst suffer for me the most shameful death on the cross and with Thy
precious blood didst redeem me from all sins, from death, and from the
power of the devil, I pray Thee, give me the assurance of this redemption
through Thy Word, govern my heart with Thy Holy Spirit, preserve me with
Thy divine love, and hide me this day, both soul and body, in Thy holy
wounds. Wash me clean from all my sins, teach me to live a life of good
works, and finally lead me from this world of sorrows to Thine eternal joy
and glory, Thou most faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, mine only Comfort,
Hope, and Life. Amen.
Evening Prayer
In the name of God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
I thank Thee, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Thy dear Son,
that Thou hast graciously kept me this day; and I pray Thee that Thou
wouldst forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously
keep me this night. For into Thy hands I commend myself, my body and
soul, and all things. Let Thy holy angel be with me that the wicked Foe may
have no power over me. Amen.

O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou patient Lamb of God, Thou holy Sacrificial
Offering for all my sins, and not for mine only, but for the sins of the whole
world, I most heartily thank Thee that Thou hast graciously kept both my
body and soul under Thy protecting care this day; and I pray Thee that
Thou wouldst graciously pardon and forgive all the sins which I have
committed this day, both through the weakness of my old evil nature and
the temptations of the Evil Spirit, all of which sorely oppress my heart and
conscience. Cover me this ous Occasions night with the wings of Thy grace
and grant that my body may sleep in safety while my soul watches for Thy
glorious coming to Judgment, ready to enter Thy blessed Kingdom of
Glory. Grant this, O Lord, for the sake of Thy suffering and death. Amen.
Before Meals
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them their meat in
due season; Thou openest Thine hand and satisfiest the desire of every
living thing. Amen.
Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these Thy gifts which we
receive from Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
After Meals
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth
forever. He giveth food to all flesh: He giveth to the beast his food and to
the young ravens which cry. He delighteth not in the strength of the horse.
He taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. The Lord taketh pleasure in
them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy. Amen.
We thank Thee, Lord God, heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, our
Lord, for all Thy benefits, who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer Before Receiving The Sacrament
O God, who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he turn from
his evil way and live, I come to Thee although I have sinned and deserve
only Thy wrath. But I flee to Thy mercy in Christ Jesus, my Lord, who gave
His body and His blood for my redemption. Lord, grant that I may ever thus

believe and never waver. Grant that in such faith I may worthily go to Thine
altar to receive the very body and the true blood which Thy Son has given
for my salvation, that I may duly praise, laud, and honor Thy love and Thy
mercy all the days of my life. Hear me for the sake of Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, my Redeemer and Savior. Amen.
Prayer After Receiving The Sacrament
Thanks and praise to Thee, almighty, everlasting God, heavenly Father, for
this Thy divine tenderness and love that Thou hast again given me grace to
receive the holy body and the precious blood of Thine only Son, Jesus
Christ, my Lord. I humbly beseech Thee, fill me with the power of Thy
Holy Spirit that through this Sacrament which I have received with the
mouth of my body I by faith may evermore retain the treasures of Thy grace
imparted to me in this Sacrament, even the forgiveness of sins, oneness with
Christ, and eternal life. Let this Thy grace enable me steadfastly to walk in
the footsteps of my Lord Jesus Christ, nothing doubting that at the last Thou
wilt give unto me and to all that bear the cross for His sake the crown of
everlasting life. Hear me, heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, my
Lord and Savior. Amen.
For The Sick And The Dying
O Lord Jesus, who hast made it my lot to bear the cross, give me also an
obedient and submissive heart that I may willingly take Thy yoke upon me
and follow Thee in every affliction. Amen.
Almighty God, who forgivest all our iniquities and healest all our
diseases, who hast proclaimed Thy name to be the Lord that healeth us and
hast sent Thy well-beloved Son to bear our sicknesses, look in mercy upon
Thine unworthy servants, pardon and forgive us our transgressions, and of
Thy lovingkindness remove the plague of sickness with which Thou hast
visited us. This we ask according to Thy will, through Jesus Christ, our
Lord. Amen. O Christ, Thou Son of God, who didst bear for him the pain of
the cross and hast died for his sins, have mercy upon him, forgive him all
his trespasses, and suffer not his faith to fail. Amen.
O God the Holy Ghost, our true Comforter in all distress, uphold him in
patience and right prayer, sanctify him with full assurance, and forsake him

not in the last extremity. Lead him from this world of sorrow to the
heavenly home. Amen.
Almighty, everlasting, and most merciful God, Thou who dost summon
and take us out of this sinful and corrupt world to Thyself through death
that we may not perish by continual sinning, but pass through death to life
eternal, help us, we beseech Thee, to know and believe this with our whole
heart, to the end that we may rejoice in our departure and at Thy call
cheerfully enter into Thine everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, our Lord. Amen.
Depart in peace, thou ransomed soul, in the name of God the Father
Almighty, who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the
living God, who redeemed thee; in the name of the Holy Ghost, who
sanctified thee. Enter now into Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the
heavenly Jerusalem, to the innumerable company of angels, and to the
general assembly and Church of the first-born which are written in heaven.
The Lord preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth and
even forevermore. Amen.

Canticles
Benedicite Omnia Opera (The Song of the Three
Children)
O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise Him and magnify Him
forever.
O ye angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye heavens, bless ye the
Lord.
O ye waters that are above the firmament, bless ye the Lord: O ye
powers of the Lord, bless ye the Lord.
O ye sun and moon, bless ye the Lord: O ye stars of heaven, bless ye the
Lord.
O ye showers and dew, bless ye the Lord: O ye winds of God, bless ye
the Lord.
O ye fire and heat, bless ye the Lord: O ye winter and summer, bless ye
the Lord.
O ye dews and frost, bless ye the Lord: O ye frost and cold, bless ye the
Lord.
O ye ice and snow, bless ye the Lord: O ye nights and days, bless ye the
Lord.
O ye light and darkness, bless ye the Lord: O ye lightnings and clouds,
bless ye the Lord.
Oh, let the earth bless the Lord: yea, let it praise Him and magnify Him
forever.
O ye mountains and hills, bless ye the Lord: O all ye green things upon
the earth, bless ye the Lord.
O ye wells, bless ye the Lord: O ye seas and floods, bless ye the Lord.

O ye whales and all that move in the waters, bless ye the Lord: O all ye
fowls of the air, bless ye the Lord.
O all ye beasts and cattle, bless ye the Lord: O ye children of men, bless
ye the Lord.
Oh, let Israel bless the Lord: praise Him and magnify Him forever.
O ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: O ye servants of the Lord,
bless ye the Lord.
O ye spirits and souls of the righteous, bless ye the Lord: O ye holy and
humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord.
Bless we the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost: let us praise Him
and magnify Him forever.
Confitebor Tibi
O Lord, I will praise Thee: though Thou wast angry with me, Thine anger is
turned away, and Thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my Salvation: I will
trust and not be afraid.
For the Lord Jehovah is my Strength and my Song: He also is become
my Salvation.
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water: out of the wells of salvation.
Praise the Lord, call upon His name, declare His doings among the
people: make mention that His name is exalted.
Sing unto the Lord, for He hath done excellent things: this is known in
all the earth.
Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of
Israel in the midst of Thee.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Exultavit Cor Meum
My heart rejoiceth in the Lord: mine horn is exalted in the Lord.

My mouth is enlarged over mine enemies: because I rejoice in Thy
salvation.
There is none holy as the Lord, for there is none beside Thee: neither is
there any Rock like our God.
Talk no more so exceedingly proudly: let not arrogancy come out of
your mouth.
For the Lord is a God of knowledge: and by Him actions are weighed.
The bows of the mighty men are broken: and they that stumbled are
girded with strength.
The Lord killeth and maketh alive: He bringeth down to the grave and
bringeth up.
The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich: He bringeth low and lifteth up.
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust and lifteth up the beggar from the
dunghill: to set them among princes and to make them inherit the throne of
glory.
For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's: and He hath set the world upon
them.
He will keep the feet of His saints, and the wicked shall be silent in
darkness: for by strength shall no man prevail.
The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces: out of heaven
shall He thunder upon them.
The Lord shall judge the ends of the earth: and He shall give strength
unto His King and exalt the horn of His Anointed.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Cantemus Domino
I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and
his rider hath He thrown into the sea.
The Lord is my Strength and Song: and He is become my Salvation.

He is my God, and I will prepare Him an habitation: my father's God,
and I will exalt Him.
Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: Thy right hand, O
Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord, among the gods?: who is like Thee,
glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Thou in mercy hast led forth the people which Thou hast redeemed:
Thou hast guided them in Thy strength unto Thy holy habitation.
Thou shalt bring them in and plant them in the mountain of Thine
inheritance: in the place, O Lord, which Thou hast made for Thee to dwell
in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which Thy hands have established.
The Lord shall reign: forever and ever.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Domine, Audivi
O Lord, I have heard Thy speech and was afraid: O Lord, revive Thy work
in the midst of the years.
In the midst of the years make known: in wrath remember mercy.
God came from Teman: and the Holy One from Mount Paran.
His glory covered the heavens: and the earth was full of His praise.
His brightness was as the light; He had horns coming out of His hand:
and there was the hiding of His power.
Before Him went the pestilence: and burning coals went forth at His
feet.
He stood and measured the earth: He beheld and drove asunder the
nations.
And the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did
bow: His ways are everlasting.
Thou wentest forth for the salvation of Thy people: even for salvation
with Thine Anointed.

Thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked: by discovering
the foundation unto the neck.
I will rejoice in the Lord: I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The Lord is my Strength: and He will make me to walk upon mine high
places.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Audite, Coeli
Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak: and hear, O earth, the words of my
mouth.
My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distill as the dew: as
the small rain upon the tender herb and as the showers upon the grass.
Because I will publish the name _ of the Lord: ascribe ye greatness unto
our God.
He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment.
A God of truth and without iniquity: just and right is He.
The Lord's portion is His people: Jacob is the lot of His inheritance.
For the Lord shall judge His people and repent Himself for His servants:
when He seeth that their power is gone and there is none shut up or left.
And He shall say, I lift up My hand to heaven: and say, I live forever.
Rejoice, O ye nations, with His people: for He will avenge the blood of
His servants.
He will render vengeance to His adversaries: and will be merciful unto
His land and to His people.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Ego Dixi
I said in the cutting off of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave: I am
deprived of the residue of my years.

I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord, in the land of the living: I
shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world.
Mine age is departed and is removed from me as a shepherd's tent: I
have cut off like a weaver my life; from day even to night wilt Thou make
an end of me.
I reckoned till morning that, as a lion, so will He break all my bones:
from day even to night wilt Thou make an end of me.
Like a crane or a swallow, so did I chatter; I did mourn as a dove: mine
eyes fail with looking upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; undertake for me.
What shall I say? He hath both spoken unto me and Himself hath done
it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul.
O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my
spirit: so wilt Thou recover me and make me to live.
Behold, for peace I had great bitterness, but Thou hast in love to my soul
delivered it from the pit of corruption: for Thou hast cast all my sins behind
Thy back.
For the grave cannot praise Thee, death cannot celebrate Thee: they that
go down into the pit cannot hope for Thy truth.
The living, the living, he shall praise Thee, as I do this day: the father to
the children shall make known Thy truth.
The Lord was ready to save me: therefore we will sing my songs to the
stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the Lord.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Beati Pauperes (the Beatitudes)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they
shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the
peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you and shall
say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake: rejoice and be
exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Dignus Est Agnus
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom:
and strength and honor and glory and blessing.
Blessing and honor and glory and power be unto Him that sitteth upon
the throne: and unto the Lamb forever and ever.
Great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty: just and true
are Thy ways, Thou King of saints.
Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name?: for Thou only
art holy.
Praise our God, all ye His servants: and ye that fear Him, both small and
great.
Alleluia! for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth: Alleluia, Alleluia!
Amen.

Psalms
Psalm 1. Beatus vir
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly: nor
standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the Law of the Lord: and in His Law doth he
meditate day and night.
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth
forth his fruit in his season: His leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever
he doeth shall prosper.
The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth
away.
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the Judgment: nor sinners in the
congregation of the righteous.
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the
ungodly shall perish.
Psalm 2. Quare fremuerunt gentes
Why do the heathen rage: and the people imagine a vain thing?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel
together: against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying,
Let us break their bands asunder: and cast away their cords from us.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in
derision.
Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath: and vex them in His sore
displeasure.
Yet have I set My King: upon My holy hill of Zion.

I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son;
this day have I begotten Thee.
Ask of Me, and I shall give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance: and
the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron: thou shalt dash them in pieces
like a potter's vessel.
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear: and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son lest He be angry and ye perish from the way when His
wrath is kindled but a little: blessed are all they that put their trust in Him.
Psalm 4. Cum invocarem, exaudivit
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: Thou hast enlarged me
when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer.
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long
will ye love vanity and seek after leasing?
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the
Lord will hear when I call unto Him.
Stand in awe and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed
and be still.
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness: and put your trust in the Lord.
There be many that say, Who will show us any good?: Lord, lift Thou up
the light of Thy countenance upon us.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart: more than in the time that their corn
and their wine increased.
I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest
me dwell in safety..
Psalm 5. Verba mea auribus

Give ear to my words, O Lord: consider my meditation.
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto Thee
will I pray.
My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O Lord: in the morning will I
direct my prayer unto Thee and will look up.
For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall
evil dwell with Thee.
The foolish shall not stand in Thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of
iniquity.
Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the
bloody and deceitful man.
But as for me, I will come into Thy house in the multitude of Thy mercy:
and in Thy fear will I worship toward Thy holy Temple.
Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness because of mine enemies: make
Thy way straight before my face.
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very
wickedness: their throat is an open sepulcher; they flatter with their tongue.
Destroy Thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels: cast
them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled
against Thee.
But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice; let them ever shout
for joy because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be
joyful in Thee.
For Thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous: with favor wilt Thou compass
him as with a shield.
Psalm 6. Domine, ne in furore
O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine anger: neither chasten me in Thy hot
displeasure.
Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my
bones are vexed.

My soul is also sore vexed: but Thou, O Lord, how long?
Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh, save me for Thy mercy's sake.
For in death there is no remembrance of Thee: in the grave, who shall
give Thee thanks?
I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim: I
water my couch with my tears.
Mine eye is consumed because of grief: it waxeth old because of all
mine enemies.
Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath heard the
voice of my weeping.
The Lord hath heard my supplication: the Lord will receive my prayer.
Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be
ashamed suddenly.
Psalm 8. Domine, Dominus noster
O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth: who hast set
Thy glory above the heavens.
Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength
because of Thine enemies: that Thou mightest still the enemy and the
avenger.
When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers: the moon and
the stars which Thou hast ordained,
What is man that Thou art mindful of him: and the Son of Man that
Thou visitest Him?
For Thou hast made Him a little lower than the angels: and hast crowned
Him with glory and honor.
Thou madest Him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands: Thou
hast put all things under His feet,
All sheep and oxen: yea, and the beasts of the field;

The fowl of the air and the fish of the sea: and whatsoever passeth
through the paths of the seas.
O Lord, our Lord: how excellent is Thy name in all the earth!
Psalm 13. Usque quo, Domine, oblivisceris?
How long wilt Thou forget me, O Lord? Forever?: How long wilt Thou hide
Thy face from me?
How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart
daily?: How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Consider and hear me, O Lord, my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep
the sleep of death,
Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him: and those that
trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
But I have trusted in Thy mercy: my heart shall rejoice in Thy salvation.
I will sing unto the Lord: because He hath dealt bountifully with me.
Psalm 14. Dixit insipiens in corde suo
The fool hath said in his heart; There is no God: They are corrupt; they have
done abominable works; there is none that doeth good.
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men: to see if
there were any that did understand and seek God.
They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none
that doeth good, no, not one.
Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge?: who eat up My people
as they eat bread and call not upon the Lord.
There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the
righteous.
Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor: because the Lord is his Refuge.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When the Lord
bringeth back the captivity of His people: Jacob shall rejoice and Israel
shall be glad.
Psalm 15. Domine, quis habitabit?
Lord, who shall abide in Thy tabernacle?: Who shall dwell in Thy holy hill?
He that walketh uprightly and worketh righteousness: and speaketh the
truth in his heart.
He that backbiteth not with his tongue nor doeth evil to his neighbor: nor
taketh up a reproach against his neighbor.
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoreth them that fear
the Lord: He that sweareth to his own hurt and changeth not;
He that putteth not out his money to usury nor taketh reward against the
innocent:. he that doeth these things shall never be moved.
Psalm 16. Conserva me, Domine
Preserve Me, O God: for in Thee do I put My trust.
O My soul, Thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art My Lord: My
goodness extendeth not to Thee,
But to the saints that are in the earth and to the excellent: in whom is all
My delight.
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: Their
drink offerings of blood will I not offer nor take up their names into My
lips.
The Lord is the Portion of Mine inheritance and of My cup: Thou
maintainest My lot.
The fines are fallen unto Me in pleasant places: yea, I have a goodly
heritage.
I will bless the Lord, who hath given Me counsel: My reins also instruct
Me in the night seasons.

I have set the Lord always before Me: because He is at My right hand, I
shall not be moved.
Therefore My heart is glad, and My glory rejoiceth: My flesh also shall
rest in hope.
For Thou wilt not leave My soul in hell: neither wilt Thou suffer Thine
Holy One to see corruption.
Thou wilt show Me the path of life: in Thy presence is fullness of joy; at
Thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 18. Diligam Te, Domine
I will love Thee: O Lord, my Strength.
The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress and my Deliverer: my God, my
Strength, in whom I will trust; my Buckler, and the Horn of my salvation
and my high Tower.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved
from mine enemies.
The sorrows of death compassed me: and the floods of ungodly men
made me afraid.
The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented
me.
In my distress I called upon the Lord and cried unto my God: He heard
my voice out of His Temple, and my cry came before Him, even into His
ears.
Then the earth shook and trembled: the foundations also of the hills
moved and were shaken because He was wroth.
There went up a smoke out of His nostrils, and fire out of His mouth
devoured: coals were kindled by it.
He bowed the heavens also and came down: and darkness was under His
feet.
And He rode upon a cherub and did fly: yea, He did fly upon the wings
of the wind. .

He made darkness His secret place: His pavilion round about Him were
dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
At the brightness that was before Him His thick clouds passed:
hailstones and coals of fire.
The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave His voice:
hailstones and coals of fire.
Yea, He sent out His arrows and scattered them: and He shot out
lightnings and discomfited them.
Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world
were discovered: at Thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of Thy
nostrils.
He sent from above, He took me: He drew me out of many waters.
He delivered me from my strong enemy and from them which hated me:
for they were too strong for me.
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my Stay.
He brought me forth also into a large place: He delivered me because He
delighted in me.
The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness: according to the
cleanness of my hands hath He recompensed me.
For I have kept the ways of the Lord: and have not wickedly departed
from my God.
For all His judgments were before me: and I did not put away His
statutes from me.
I was also upright before Him: and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my
righteousness: according to the cleanness of my hands in His eyesight.
With the merciful Thou wilt show Thyself merciful: with an upright man
Thov wilt show Thyself upright;
With the pure Thou wilt show Thyself pure: and with the froward Thou
wilt show Thyself froward.

For Thou wilt save the afflicted people: but wilt bring down high looks.
For Thou wilt light my candle: the Lord, my God, will enlighten my
darkness.
For by Thee I have run through a troop: and by my God have I leaped
over a wall.
As for God, His way is perfect: the Word of the Lord is tried; He is a
Buckler to all those that trust in Him.
For who is God save the Lord?: Or who is a rock save our God?
It is God that girdeth me with strength: and maketh my way perfect. ] He
maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
He teacheth my hands to war: so that a bow of steel is broken by mine
arms.
Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation: and Thy right hand
hath holden me up, and Thy gentleness hath made me great.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me: that my feet did not slip.
I have pursued mine enemies and overtaken them: neither did I turn
again till they were consumed.
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen
under my feet.
For Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast
subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies: that I might destroy
them that hate me.
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the Lord, but He
answered them not.
Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them
out as the dirt in the streets.
Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and Thou hast
made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall
serve me.

As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall
submit themselves unto me.
The strangers shall fade away: and be afraid out of their close places.
The Lord liveth, and blessed be my Rock: and let the God of my
salvation be exalted.
It is God that avengeth me: and subdueth the people under me.
He delivereth me from mine enemies; yea, Thou liftest me up above
those that rise up against me: Thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Therefore will I give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the heathen: and
sing praises unto Thy name.
Great deliverance giveth He to His king: and showeth mercy to His
anointed, to David, and to his seed forevermore.
Psalm 19. Coeli enarrant
The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth His
handiwork.
Day unto day uttereth speech: and night unto night showeth knowledge.
There is no speech nor language: where their voice is not heard. Their
line is gone out through all the earth: and their words to the end of the
world.
In them hath He set a tabernacle for the sun: which is as a bridegroom
coming out of his chamber and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
His going forth is from the end of the heaven and his circuit unto the
ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the
Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment
of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever: the judgments of the
Lord are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter
also than honey and the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them is Thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there
is great reward.
Who can understand his errors?: Cleanse Thou me from secret faults.
Keep back Thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have
dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the
great transgression.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable
in Thy sight: O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer.
Psalm 20. Exaudiat te Dominus
The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble: the name of the God of Jacob
defend thee;
Send thee help from the Sanctuary: and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Remember all thy offerings: and accept thy burnt sacrifice;
Grant thee according to thine own heart: and fulfill all thy counsel.
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set
up our banners: the Lord fulfill all thy petitions.
Now know I that the Lord saveth His anointed: He will hear him from
His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses: but we will remember the
name of the Lord, our God.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen and stand upright.
Save, Lord: let the King hear us when we call.
Psalm 21. Domine, in virtute tua
The king shall joy in Thy strength, OQ Lord: and in Thy salvation how
greatly shall he rejoice!

Thou hast given him his heart's desire: and hast not withholden the
request of his lips.
For Thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: Thou settest a
crown of pure gold on his head.
He asked life of Thee, and Thou gavest it him: even length of days
forever and ever.
His glory is great in Thy salvation: honor and majesty hast Thou laid
upon him.
For Thou hast made him most blessed forever: Thou hast made him
exceeding glad with Thy countenance.
For the king trusteth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the Most
High he shall not be moved.
Thine hand shall find out all Thine enemies: Thy right hand shall find
out those that hate Thee.
Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of Thine anger: the
Lord shall swallow them up in His wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
Their fruit shalt Thou destroy from the earth: and their seed from among
the children of men.
For they intended evil against Thee: they imagined a mischievous
device, which they are not able to perform.
Therefore shalt Thou make them turn their back: when Thou shalt make
ready Thine arrows upon Thy strings against the face of them.
Be Thou exalted, Lord, in Thine own strength: so will we sing and praise
Thy power.
Psalm 22. Deus, Deus meus
My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?: Why art Thou so far from
helping Me and from the words of My roaring?
O My God, I cry in the daytime, but Thou hearest not: and in the night
season, and am not silent.

But Thou art holy: O Thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
Our fathers trusted in Thee: they trusted, and Thou didst deliver them.
They cried unto Thee and were delivered: they trusted in Thee and were
not confounded.
But I am a worm and no man: a reproach of men and despised of the
people.
All they that see Me laugh Me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they
shake the head, saying, He trusted on the Lord that He would deliver Him:
let Him deliver Him, seeing He delighted in Him.
But Thou art He that took Me out of the womb: Thou didst make Me
hope when I was upon My mother's breasts.
I was cast upon Thee from the womb: Thou art My God from My
mother's belly.
Be not far from Me; for trouble is near: for there is none to help.
Many bulls have compassed Me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset Me
round.
They gaped upon Me with their mouths: as a ravening and a roaring lion.
I am poured out like water, and all My bones are out of joint: My heart is
like wax; it is melted in the midst of My bowels.
My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and My tongue cleaveth to My
jaws: and Thou hast brought Me into the dust of death.
For dogs have compassed Me; the assembly of the wicked have inclosed
Me: they pierced My hands and My feet.
I may tell all My bones: they look and stare upon Me.
They part My garments among them: and cast lots upon My vesture.
But be not Thou far from Me, O Lord: O My Strength, haste Thee to
help Me.
Deliver My soul from the sword: My darling from the power of the dog.
Save Me from the lion's mouth: for Thou hast heard Me from the horns
of the unicorns.

I will declare Thy name unto My brethren: in the midst of the
congregation will I praise Thee.
Ye that fear the Lord, praise Him; all ye, the seed of Jacob, glorify Him:
and fear Him, all ye, the seed of Israel.
For He hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted:
neither hath He hid His face from Him; but when He cried unto Him, He
heard.
My praise shall be of Thee in the great congregation: I will pay My vows
before them that fear Him.
The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek
Him; your heart shall live forever.
All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all
the kindreds of the nations shall worship before Thee.
For the kingdom is the Lord's: and He is the Governor among the
nations.
All they that be fat upon the earth shall eat and worship: All they that go
down to the dust shall bow before Him; and none can keep alive his own
soul. A seed shall serve Him: it shall be accounted to the Lord for a
generation. They shall come and shall declare His righteousness unto a
people that shall be born: that He hath done this.
Psalm 23. Dominus regit me
The Lord is my Shepherd: I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the
still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear
no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou
anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I
will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalm 24. Domini est terra
The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof: the world and they that
dwell therein.
For He hath founded it upon the seas: and established it upon the floods.
Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord: or who shall stand in His
Holy Place?
He that hath clean hands and a pure heart: who hath not lifted up his soul
unto vanity nor sworn deceitfully.
He shail receive the blessing from the Lord: and righteousness from the
God of his salvation.
This is the generation of them that seek Him: that seek thy face, O Jacob.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors:
and the King of Glory shall come in.
Who is this King of Glory?: The LordD strong and mighty, the Lord
mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors:
and the King of Glory shall come in.
Who is this King of Glory?: The Lord of hosts, He is the King of Glory.
Psalm 25. Ad te, Domine, levavi
Unto Thee, O Lord: do I lift up my soul.
O my God, I trust in Thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies
triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on Thee be ashamed: let them be
ashamed which transgress without cause.
Show me Thy ways, O Lord: teach me Thy paths.

Lead me in Thy truth and teach me: for Thou art the God of my
salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day.
Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy loving-kindnesses: for
they have been ever of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth nor my transgressions: according to
Thy mercy remember Thou me for Thy goodness' sake, O Lord.
Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will He teach sinners in the way.
The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His
way.
All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth: unto such as keep His
covenant and His testimonies.
For Thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity: for it is great.
What man is he that feareth the Lord?: Him shall He teach in the way
that he shall choose.
His soul shall dwell at ease: and his seed shall inherit the earth.
The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him: and He will show
them His covenant.
Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord: for He shall pluck my feet out of
the net.
Turn Thee unto me and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and
afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged: oh, bring Thou me out of my
distresses.
Look upon mine affliction and my pain: and forgive all my sins.
Consider mine enemies, for they are many: and they hate me with cruel
hatred.
Oh, keep my soul and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my
trust in Thee.
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me: for I wait on Thee.
Redeem Israel, O God: out of all his troubles.

Psalm 26. Iudica me, Domine
Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also
in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
Examine me, O Lord, and prove me: try my reins and my heart.
For Thy loving-kindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in Thy
truth.
I have not sat with vain persons: neither will I go in with dissemblers. I
have hated the congregation of evildoers: and will not sit with the wicked.
I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass Thine altar, O
Lord,
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving: and tell of all Thy
wondrous works.
Lord, I have loved the habitation of Thy house: and the place where
Thine honor dwelleth.
Gather not my soul with sinners: nor my life with bloody men;
In whose hands is mischief: and their right hand is full of bribes.
But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me and be merciful
unto me.
My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the
Lord.
Psalm 27. Dominus illuminatio mea
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear?: The Lord is the
Strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat
up my flesh: they stumbled and fell.
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:
though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may
dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the beauty of
the Lord and to inquire in His Temple.
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret
of His Tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about
me: Therefore will I offer in His Tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing,
yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me and
answer me.
When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face: my heart said unto Thee, Thy face,
Lord, will I seek.
Hide not Thy face far from me; put not Thy servant away in anger: Thou
hast been my Help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my
salvation.
When my father and my mother forsake me: then the Lord will take me
up.
Teach me Thy way, O Lord: and lead me in a plain path because of mine
enemies.
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses
are risen up against me and such as breathe out cruelty.
I had fainted: unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the
land of the living.
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine
heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 28. Ad Te, Domine, clamabo
Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord, my Rock. Be not silent to me: lest, if Thou be
silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry unto Thee: when I lift up
my hands toward Thy holy oracle.

Draw me not away with the wicked and with the workers of iniquity:
which speak peace to their neighbors, but mischief is in their hearts.
Give them according to their deeds: and according to the wickedness of
their endeavors: Give them after the work of their hands; render to them
their desert.
Because they regard not the works of the Lord nor the operation of His
hands: He shall destroy them and not build them up.
Blessed be the Lord: because He hath heard the voice of my
supplications.
The Lord is my Strength and my Shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I
am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I
praise Him.
The Lord is their Strength: and He is the saving Strength of His
anointed.
Save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance: feed them also and lift
them up forever.
Psalm 30. Exaltabo Te, Domine
I will extol Thee, O Lord; for Thou hast lifted me up: and hast not made my
foes to rejoice over me.
O Lord, my God, I cried unto Thee: and Thou hast healed me.
O Lord, Thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: Thou hast kept
me alive that I should not go down to the pit.
Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of His: and give thanks at the
remembrance of His holiness.
For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may
endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
And in my prosperity I said: I shall never be moved.
Lord, by Thy favor Thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: Thou
didst hide Thy face, and I was troubled. I cried to Thee, O Lord: and unto
the Lord I made supplication.

What profit is there in my blood when I go down to the pit?: Shall the
dust praise Thee? Shall it declare Thy truth?
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be Thou my Helper.
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: Thou hast put off
my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,
To the end that my glory may sing praise to Thee and not be silent: O
Lord, my God, I will give thanks unto Thee forever.
Psalm 31. In Te, Domine, speravi
In Thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in
Thy righteousness.
Bow down Thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be Thou my strong
Rock, for an house of defense to save me.
For Thou art my Rock and my Fortress; therefore for Thy name's sake
lead me ard guide me.
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for Thou art my
Strength.
Into Thine hand I commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord
God of truth.
I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the Lord.
I will be glad and rejoice in Thy mercy: for Thou hast considered my
trouble; Thou hast known my soul in adversities
And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: Thou hast set my
feet in a large room.
Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed
with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
For my life is spent with grief and my years with sighing: my strength
faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my
neighbors, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without

fled from me.
I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.
For I have heard the slander of many; fear was on every side: while they
took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
But I trusted in Thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God.
My times are in Thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies
and from them that persecute me.
Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant: save me for Thy mercies'
sake.
Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon Thee: let the
wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
Let the lying lips be put to silence: which speak grievous things proudly
and contemptuously against the righteous.
Oh, how great is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that
fear Thee: which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the
sons of men!
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of
man: Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Blessed be the Lord: for He hath showed me His marvelous kindness in
a strong city.
For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before Thine eyes: nevertheless
Thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto Thee.
Oh, love the Lord, all ye His saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful
and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: all ye that hope
in the Lord.
Psalm 32. Beati, quorum
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven: whose sin is covered.

Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity: and in
whose spirit there is no guile.
When I kept silence: my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day
long.
For day and night Thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned
into the drought of summer.
I acknowledged my sin unto Thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid: I
said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and Thou forgavest the
iniquity of my sin.
For this shall everyone that is godly pray unto Thee in a time when Thou
mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come
nigh unto him,
Thou art my Hiding Place; Thou shalt preserve me from trouble: Thou
shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will
guide © thee with Mine eye.
Be ye not as the horse or as the mule, which have no understanding:
whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle lest they come near unto
thee.
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord,
mercy shall compass him about.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye
that are upright in heart.
Psalm 33. Exultate, iusti, in Domino
Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto Him with the psaltery and an
instrument of ten strings.
Sing unto Him a new song: play skillfully with a loud noise.
For the Word of the Lord is right: and all His works are done in truth.

He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness
of the Lord.
By the Word of the Lord were the heavens made: and all the host of
them by the Breath of His mouth.
He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: He layeth up the
depth in storehouses.
Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in
awe of Him.
For He spake, and it was done: He commanded, and it stood fast.
The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to naught: He maketh the
devices of the people of none effect.
The counsel of the Lord standeth forever: the thoughts of His heart to all
generations.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord: and the people whom He
hath chosen for His own inheritance.
The Lord looketh from heaven: He beholdeth all the sons of men.
From the place of His habitation He looketh: upon all the inhabitants of
the earth.
He fashioneth their hearts alike: He considereth all their works.
There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is not
delivered by much strength.
An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his
great strength.
Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him: upon them that
hope in His mercy.
To deliver their soul from death: and to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waiteth for the Lord: He is our Help and our Shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him: because we have trusted in His holy
name.
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us: according as we hope in Thee.

Psalm 34. Benedicam Dominum
I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my
mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof
and be glad.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me: and let us exalt His name together.
I sought the Lord, and He heard me: and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto Him and were lightened: and their faces were not
ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him: and saved him out of all
his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him: and
delivereth them.
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in
Him.
Oh, fear the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear
Him.
The young lions do lack and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord
shall not want any good thing.
Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the
Lord.
What man is he that desireth life: and loveth many days that he may see
good?
Keep thy tongue from evil: and thy lips from speaking guile.
Depart from evil and do good: seek peace and pursue it.
The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous: and His ears are open unto
their cry.
The face of the Lord is against them that do evil: to cut off the
remembrance of them from the earth.

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth: and delivereth them out of all
their troubles.
The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart: and saveth such as
be of a contrite spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out
of them all.
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be
desolate.
The Lord redeemeth the soul of His servants: and none of them that trust
in Him shall be desolate.
Psalm 36. Dixit iniustus
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart: that there is no fear
of God before his eyes.
For he flattereth himself in his own eyes: until his iniquity be found to be
hateful.
The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be
wise and to do good.
He deviseth mischief upon his bed: he setteth himself in a way that is not
good; he abhorreth not evil.
Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens: and Thy faithfulness reacheth unto
the clouds.
Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; Thy judgments are a great
deep: O Lord, Thou preservest man and beast.
How excellent is Thy loving-kindness, O God: therefore the children of
men put their trust under the shadow of Thy wings.
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Thy house: and
Thou shalt make them drink of the river of Thy pleasures.
For with Thee is the fountain of life: in Thy light shall we see light.

Oh, continue Thy loving-kindness unto them that know Thee: and Thy
righteousness to the upright in heart.
Let not the foot of pride come against me: and let not the hand of the
wicked remove me.
There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down and shall not
be able to rise.
Psalm 38. Domine, ne in furore
O Lord, rebuke me not in Thy wrath: neither chasten me in Thy hot
displeasure.
For Thine arrows stick fast in me: and Thy hand presseth me sore.
There is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine anger: neither is
there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they
are too heavy for me.
For in Thee, O Lord, do I hope: Thou wilt hear, O Lord, my God.
For I am ready to halt: and my sorrow is continually before me.
For I will declare mine iniquity: I will be sorry for my sin.
Forsake me not, O Lord: O my God, be not far from me.
Make haste to help me; O Lord, my Salvation.
Psalm 40. Exspectans exspectavi
Dominum
I waited patiently for the Lord: and He inclined unto Me and heard My cry.
He brought Me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay: and set
My feet upon a rock; and established My goings.

And He hath put a new song in My mouth, even praise unto our God:
many shall see it and fear and shall trust in the Lord.
Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust: and respecteth not the
proud nor such as turn aside to lies.
Many, O Lord, My God, are Thy wonderful works which Thou hast
done and Thy thoughts which are to us-ward; they cannot be reckoned up in
order unto Thee: If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than
can be numbered.
Sacrifice and offering Thou didst not desire; Mine ears hast Thou
opened: burnt offering and sin-offering hast Thou not required.
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the Volume of the Book it is written of Me.
I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy Law is within My heart.
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not
refrained My lips, O Lord, Thou knowest.
I have not hid Thy righteousness within My heart; I have declared Thy
faithfulness and Thy salvation: I have not concealed Thy loving-kindness
and Thy truth from the great congregation.
Withhold not Thou Thy tender mercies from Me, O Lord: let Thy
lovingkindness and Thy truth continually preserve Me.
For innumerable evils have compassed Me about; Mine iniquities have
taken hold upon Me, so that I am not able to look up: they are more than the
hairs of Mine head; therefore My heart faileth Me.
Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver Me: O Lord, make haste to help Me.
Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after My soul to
destroy it: let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish Me evil.
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame: that say unto Me, Aha,
aha!
Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee: let such as love
Thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon Me: Thou art My
Help and My Deliverer; make no tarrying, O My God.

Psalm 42. Quemadmodum desiderat cervus
As the hart panteth after the water-brooks: so panteth my soul after Thee, O
God.
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: When shall I come and
appear before God?
My tears have been my meat day and night: while they continually say
unto me, Where is thy God?
When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me; for I had gone
with the multitude: I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of
joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holy day.
Why art thou cast down, O my soul, and why art thou disquieted in me?
Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His
countenance.
O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember
Thee from the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar.
Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of Thy waterspouts: all Thy waves
and Thy billows are gone over me.
Yet the Lord will command His loving-kindness in the daytime: and in
the night His song shall be with me and my prayer unto the God of my life.
I will say unto God, my Rock, Why hast Thou forgotten me?: Why go I
mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me: while they say
daily unto me, Where is thy God?
Why art Thou cast down, O my soul, and why art thou disquieted within
me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the Health of my
countenance and my God.
Psalm 43. Iudica me, Deus
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: oh,
deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

For Thou art the God of my strength, why dost Thou cast me off?: Why
go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Oh, send out Thy light and Thy truth, let them lead me: let them bring
me unto Thy holy hill and to Thy Tabernacles.
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God, my exceeding Joy: yea,
upon the harp will I praise Thee, O God, my God. Why art thou cast down,
O my soul, and why art thou disquieted within me? Hope in God: for I shall
yet praise Him who is the Health of my countenance and my God.
Psalm 45. Eructavit cor meum
My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made
touching the King: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into Thy lips;
therefore God hath blessed Thee forever.
Gird Thy sword upon Thy thigh, O Most Mighty: with Thy glory and
Thy majesty.
And in Thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness
and righteousness: and Thy right hand shall teach Thee terrible things.
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies: whereby the
people fall under Thee.
Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: the scepter of Thy kingdom is a
right scepter.
Thou lovest righteousness and hatest wickedness: therefore God, Thy
God, hath anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows.
All Thy garments smell of myrrh and aloes and cassia: out of the ivory
palaces, whereby they have made Thee glad.
Kings' daughters were among Thy honorable women: upon Thy right
hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Hearken, O daughter, and consider and incline thine ear: forget also
thine own people and thy father's house.

So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for He is thy Lord, and
worship thou Him.
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift: even the rich among
the people shall intreat thy favor.
The King's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought
gold.
She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework: the virgins,
her companions that follow her, shall be brought unto thee.
With gladness and rejoicing § shal] they be brought: they shall enter into
the King's palace.
Instead of Thy fathers shall be Thy children: whom Thou mayest make:,
princes in all the earth. ne
I will make Thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore
shall the people praise. Thee forever and ever.
Psalm 46. Deus noster refugium
God is our Refuge and Strength: a very present Help in trouble.
Therefore will not we fear though the earth be removed: and though the
mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled: though the mountains
shake with the swelling thereof.
There is a river the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God: the
Holy Place of the Tabernacles of the Most High.
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her,
and that right early.
The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: He uttered His voice, the
earth melted.
The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our Refuge.
Come, behold the works of the Lord: what desolations He hath made in
the earth.

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth: He breaketh the bow
and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariot in the fire.
Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I
will be exalted in the earth.
The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our Refuge.
Psalm 47. Omnes gentes, plaudite
Oh, clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of
triumph.
For the Lord most high is terrible: He is a great King over all the earth.
He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet.
He shall choose our inheritance for us: the excellency of Jacob whom He
loved.
God is gone up with a shout: the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing
praises.
For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of His
holiness.
The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the
God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God; He is greatly
exalted.
Psalm 48. Magnus Dominus
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: in the city of our God, in the
mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth,
is Mount Zion: on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
God is known in her palaces: for a refuge.
For, lo, the kings were assembled: they passed by together.

They saw it, and so they marveled: they were troubled and hastened
away.
Fear took hold upon them there and pain: as of a woman in travail.
Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish: with an east wind.
As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the
city of aur God: God will establish it forever.
We have thought of Thy lovingkindness, O God: in the midst of Thy
Temple.
According to Thy name, O God, so is Thy praise unto the ends of the
earth: Thy right hand is full of righteousness.
Let Mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad: because of
Thy judgments.
Walk about Zion and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.
Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces: that ye may tell it to
the generation following.
"A For this God is our God forever and ever: He will be our Guide even
unto death.
Psalm 51. Miserere mei, Deus, secundum
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy loving-kindness: according
unto the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Wash me throughly from mine iniquity: and cleanse me from my sin.
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.
Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned and done this evil in Thy sight:
that Thou mightest be justified when Thou speakest and be clear when
Thou judgest.
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity: and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part
Thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be
whiter than snow.
Make me to hear joy and gladness: that the bones which Thou hast
broken may rejoice.
Hide Thy face from my sins: and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in
me a clean heart, O God: and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from Thy presence: and take not Thy Holy Spirit from
me.
Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation: and uphold me with Thy free
Spirit.
Then will I teach transgressors Thy ways: and sinners shall be converted
unto Thee.
Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation:
and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness.
O Lord, open Thou my lips: and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.
For Thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it: Thou delightest not
in burnt offering.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart,
O God, Thou wilt not despise.
Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion: build Thou the walls of
Jerusalem.
Then shalt Thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with
burnt offering, and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon
Thine altar.
Psalm 54. Deus, in nomine
Save me, O God, by Thy name: and judge me by Thy strength.
Hear my prayer, O God: give ear to the words of my mouth.
For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul:
they have not set God before them.

Behold, God is mine Helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in Thy truth.
I will freely sacrifice unto Thee: I will praise Thy name, O Lord, for it is
good.
For He hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his
desire upon mine enemies.
Psalm 56. Miserere mei, Deus, quoniam
Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up: he, fighting
daily, oppresseth me.
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight
against me, O Thou Most High.
What time I am afraid: I will trust in Thee.
In God I will praise His Word: in God I have put my trust; I will not fear
what flesh can do unto me. Every day they wrest my words: all their
thoughts are against me for evil.
They gather themselves together. they hide themselves: they mark my
steps when they wait for my soul.
Shall they escape by iniquity?: In Thine anger cast down the people, O
God.
Thou tellest my wanderings; put Thou my tears into Thy bottle: are they
not in Thy book?
When I cry unto Thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: This I know;
for God is for me.
In God will I praise His Word: in the Lord will I praise His Word.
In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto
me.
Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto Thee.
For Thou hast delivered my soul from death; wilt not Thou deliver my
feet from falling: that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Psalm 57. Miserere mei, Deus, miserere
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusteth in
Thee: yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these
calamities be overpast.
I will cry unto God Most High: unto God that performeth all things for
me.
He shall send from heaven and save me from the reproach of him that
would swallow me up: God shall send forth His mercy and His truth.
My soul is among lions, and I lie even among them that are set on fire:
even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows and their tongue a
sharp sword.
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let Thy glory be above all
the earth.
They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they
have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen
themselves.
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake
early.
I will praise Thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto Thee
among the nations.
For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens: and Thy truth unto the clouds.
Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let Thy glory be above all
the earth.
Psalm 61. Exaudi, Deus, deprecationem
Hear my cry, O God: attend unto my prayer.
From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee when my heart is
overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

For Thou hast been a Shelter for me: and a strong Tower from the
enemy.
I will abide in Thy Tabernacle forever: I will trust in the covert of Thy
wings.
For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage
of those that fear Thy name.
Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations.
He shall abide before God forever: oh, prepare mercy and truth, which
may preserve him.
So will I sing praise unto Thy name forever: that I may daily perform my
Vows.
Psalm 62. Nonne Deo subiecta
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from Him cometh my salvation.
He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense: I shall not be
greatly moved.
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ye shall be slain, all
of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be and as a tottering fence.
They only consult to cast him down from his excellency; they delight in
lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.
My soul, wait thou only upon God: for my expectation is from Him.
He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense: I shall not be
moved,
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength and my
refuge is in God.
Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him:
God is a Refuge for us.
Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to
be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

Trust not in oppression and become not vain in robbery: if riches
increase, set not your heart upon them.
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this: that power belongeth
unto God.
Also unto Thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for Thou renderest to every
man according to his work.
Psalm 65. Te decet hymnus, Deus
Praise waiteth for Thee, O God, in Zion: and unto Thee shall the vow be
performed.
O Thou that hearest prayer: unto Thee shall all flesh come.
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, Thou shalt purge
them away.
Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and causest to approach unto
Thee that he may dwell in Thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the
goodness of Thy house, even of Thy holy Temple.
By terrible things in righteousness wilt Thou answer us, O God of our
Salvation: who art the Confidence of all the ends of the earth and of them
that are afar off upon the sea,
Which by His strength setteth fast the mountains: being girded with
power;
Which stilleth the noise of the seas: the noise of their waves, and the
tumult of the people.
They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at Thy tokens: Thou
makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice.
Thou visitest the earth and waterest it; Thou greatly enrichest it with the
river of God, which is full of water: Thou preparest them corn, when Thou
hast so provided for it.
Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly; Thou settlest the furrows
thereof: Thou makest it soft with showers; Thou blessest the springing
thereof.

Thou crownest the year with Thy goodness: and Thy paths drop fatness.
They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice
on every side.
The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over
with corn: they shout for joy, they also sing.
Psalm 66. Iubilate Deo, omnis terra
Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honor of His
name; make His praise glorious.
Say unto God, How terrible art Thou in Thy works: through the
greatness of Thy power shall Thine enemies submit themselves unto Thee.
All the earth shall worship Thee and shall sing unto Thee: they shall sing
to Thy name.
Come and see the works of God: He is terrible in His doing toward the
children of men.
He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot;
there did we rejoice in Him.
He ruleth by His power forever; His eyes behold the nations: let not the
rebellious exalt themselves.
Oh, bless our God, ye people: and make the voice of His praise to be
heard,
Which holdeth our soul in life: and suffereth not our feet to be moved.
For Thou, O God, hast proved us: Thou hast tried us as silver is tried.
Thou broughtest us into the net: Thou laidst affliction upon our loins.
Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads: we went through fire and
through water; but Thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.
I will go into Thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay Thee my vows,
Which my lips have uttered and my mouth hath spoken: when I was in
trouble.

I will offer unto Thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings with the incense of
rams: I will offer bullocks with goats.
Come and hear, all ye that fear God: and I will declare what He hath
done for my soul.
I cried unto Him with my mouth: and He was extolled with my tongue.
If I regard iniquity in my heart: the Lord will not hear me.
But, verily, God hath heard me: He hath attended to the voice of my
prayer.
Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer: nor His mercy
from me.
Psalm 67. Deus misereatur nostri
God be merciful unto us and bless us: and cause His face to shine upon us.
That Thy way may be known upon earth: Thy saving health among all
nations.
Let the people praise Thee, O God: let all the people praise Thee.
Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for Thou shalt judge the
people righteously and govern the nations upon earth.
Let the people praise Thee, O God: let all the people praise Thee.
Then shall the earth yield her increase: and God, even our own God,
shall bless us.
God shall bless us: and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him.
Psalm 68. Exsurgat Deus
Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered: let them also that hate Him flee
before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth
before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them
exceedingly rejoice.

Sing unto God, sing praises to His name: extol Him that rideth upon the
heavens by His name JAH, and rejoice before Him.
A Father of the fatherless and a Judge of the widows: is God in His holy
habitation.
God setteth the solitary in families; He bringeth out those which are
bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.
O God, when Thou wentest forth before Thy people: when Thou didst
march through the wilderness,
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even
Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain: whereby Thou didst confirm
Thine inheritance, when it was weary.
Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: Thou, O God, hast prepared of Thy
goodness for the poor.
The Lord gave the Word: great was the company of those that published
it.
Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the
spoil.
Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a
dove: covered with silver and her feathers with yellow gold.
When the Almighty scattered kings in it: it was white as snow in
Salmon.
The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan: a high hill as the hill of Bashan.
Why leap ye, ye high hills? This is the hill which God desireth to dwell
in: yea, the Lord will dwell in it forever.
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the
Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the Holy Place.
Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive, Thou hast
received gifts for men: yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might
dwell among them.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits: even the God of
our salvation.
He that is our God is the God of salvation: and unto God the Lord
belong the issues from death.
But God shall wound the head of His enemies: and the hairy scalp of
such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan: I will bring My people
again from the depths of the sea.
That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies: and the
tongue of thy dogs in the same.
They have seen Thy goings, O God: even the goings of my God, my
King, in the Sanctuary.
The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after:
among them were the damsels playing with timbrels.
Bless ye God in the congregations: even the Lord, from the fountain of
Israel.
There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their
council: the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.
Thy God hath commanded Thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which
Thou hast wrought for us.
Because of Thy Temple at Jerusalem: shall kings bring presents unto
Thee.
Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the
calves of the people, till everyone submit himself with pieces of silver:
scatter Thou the people that delight in war.
Princes shall come out of Egypt: Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her
hands unto God.
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth: O sing praises unto the Lord.
To Him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old: lo,
He doth send out His voice, and that a mighty voice.

Ascribe ye strength unto God; His excellency is over Israel: and His
strength is in the clouds.
O God, Thou art terrible out of Thy holy places: the God of Israel is He
that giveth strength and power unto His people. Blessed be God.
Psalm 70. Deus, in adiutorium
Make haste, O God, to deliver me: make haste to help me, O Lord.
Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them
be turned backward and put to confusion that desire my hurt.
Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say: Aha, aha!
Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee: and let such as
love Thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. But I am poor
and needy; make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my Help and my
Deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.
Psalm 72. Deus, iudicium
Give the King Thy judgments, O God: and Thy righteousness unto the
King's Son.
He shall judge Thy people with righteousness: and Thy poor with
judgment.
The mountains shall bring peace to the people: and the little hills, by
righteousness.
He shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save the children of the
needy: and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
They shall fear Thee as long as the sun and moon endure: throughout all
generations.
He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that
water the earth.
In His days shall the righteous flourish: and abundance of peace so long
as the moon endureth.

He shall have dominion also from sea to sea: and from the river unto the
ends of the earth.
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before Him: and His
enemies shall lick the dust.
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of
Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
Yea, all kings shall fall down before Him: all nations shall serve Him.
For He shall deliver the needy when he crieth: the poor also, and him
that hath no helper.
He shall spare the poor and needy: and shall save the souls of the needy.
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall
their blood be in His sight.
And He shall live, and to Him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer
also shall be made for Him continually; and daily shall He be praised.
There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the
mountains: the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon; and they of the city
shall flourish like grass of the earth.
His name shall endure forever; His name shall be continued as long as
the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him; all nations shall call Him blessed.
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel: who only doeth wondrous
things.
And blessed be His glorious name forever: and let the whole earth be
filled with His glory. Amen, and Amen.
Psalm 75. Confitebimur tibi
Unto Thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto Thee do we give thanks: for
that Thy name is near, Thy wondrous works declare.
When I shall receive the congregation: I will judge uprightly.
The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the
pillars of it.

I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up
the horn.
Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
For promotion cometh neither from the east: nor from the west nor from
the south;
But God is the Judge: He putteth down one and setteth up another.
For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of
mixture, and He poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the
wicked of the earth shall wring them out and drink them.
But I will declare forever: I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off: but the horns of the
righteous shall be exalted.
Psalm 77. Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi
I cried unto God with my voice: even unto God with my voice, and He gave
ear unto me.
In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night and
ceased not; my soul refused to be comforted.
I remembered God and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was
overwhelmed.
Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
I have considered the days of old: the years of ancient times.
I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own
heart, and my spirit made diligent search.
Will the Lord cast off forever: and will He be favorable no more?
Is His mercy clean gone forever?: Doth His promise fail forevermore?
Hath God forgotten to be gracious?: Hath He in anger shut up His tender
mercies?

And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the
right hand of the Most High.
I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember Thy
wonders of old.
I will meditate also of all Thy work: and talk of Thy doings.
Thy way, O God, is in the Sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?
Thou art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast declared Thy strength
among the people.
Thou hast with Thine arm redeemed Thy people: the sons of Jacob and
Joseph.
The waters saw Thee, O God, the waters saw Thee; they were afraid: the
depths also were troubled.
The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound: Thine arrows
also went abroad.
The voice of Thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the
world; the earth trembled and shook.
Thy way is in the sea and Thy path in the great waters: and Thy
footsteps are not known.
Thou leddest Thy people like a flock: by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Psalm 82. Deus stetit
God standeth in the congregation of the mighty: He judgeth among the
gods.
How long will ye judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked?
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness:
all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

I have said, Ye are gods: and all of you are the children of the Most
High.
But ye shall die like men: and fall like one of the princes.
Arise, O God, judge the earth: for Thou shalt inherit all nations.
Psalm 84. Quam dilecta tabernacula!
How amiable are Thy tabernacles: O Lord of hosts!
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth, for the courts of the Lord: my heart
and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
Yea, the sparrow hath found an house: and the swallow a nest for herself
where she may lay her young, even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King
and my God.
Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house: they will be still praising Thee.
Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee: in whose heart are the
ways of them;
Who, passing through the Valley of Baca, make it a well: the rain also
filleth the pools.
They go from strength to strength: every one of them in Zion
appeareth before God.
O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob.
Behold, O God, our Shield: and look upon the face of Thine anointed.
For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand: I had rather be a
doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord will give grace and
glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.
O Lord of hosts: blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee.
Psalm 85. Benedixisti, Domine

Lord, Thou hast been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the
captivity of Jacob.
Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of Thy people: Thou hast covered all
their sin.
Thou has taken away all Thy wrath: Thou hast turned Thyself from the
fierceness of Thine anger.
Turn us, O God of our salvation: and cause Thine anger toward us to
cease.
Wilt Thou be angry with us forever?: Wilt Thou draw out Thine anger to
all generations?
Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?
Show us Thy mercy, O Lord: and grant us Thy salvation.
I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for He will speak peace unto
His people and to His saints; but let them not again turn to folly.
Surely His salvation is nigh them that fear Him: that glory may dwell in
our land.
Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed
each other.
Truth shall spring out of the earth: and righteousness shall look down
from heaven.
Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good: and our land shall yield her
increase.
Righteousness shall go before Him: and shall set us in the way of His
steps.
Psalm 86. Inclina, Domine
Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O Thou my God, save Thy servant that
trusteth in Thee.
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto Thee daily.

Rejoice the soul of Thy servant: for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift pp my
soul.
For Thou, Lord, art good and ready to forgive: and plenteous in mercy
unto all them that call upon Thee.
Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer: and attend to the voice of my
supplications.
In the day of my trouble I will: call upon Thee: for Thou wilt answer me.
Among the gods there is none like unto Thee, O Lord: neither are there
any works like unto Thy works.
All nations whom Thou hast made shall come and worship before Thee,
O Lord: and shall glorify Thy name.
For Thou art great and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone.
Teach me Thy way, O Lord; I will walk in Thy truth: unite my heart to
fear Thy name.
I will praise Thee, O Lord, my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify
Thy name forevermore.
For great is Thy mercy toward me: and Thou hast delivered my soul
from the lowest hell.
O God, the proud are risen against me: and the assemblies of violent
men have sought after my soul and have not set Thee before them.
But Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion and gracious: long-
suffering and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Oh, turn unto me and have mercy upon me: give Thy strength unto Thy
servant and save the son of Thine handmaid.
Show me a token for good that they which hate me may see it and be
ashamed: because Thou, Lord, hast holpen me and comforted me.
Psalm 87. Fundamenta eius
His foundation: is in the holy mountains.
The Lord loveth the gates of Zion: more than all the dwellings of Jacob.

Glorious things are spoken of thee: O city of God.
I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know Me:
Behold Philistia and Tyre with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the
Highest Himself shall establish her.
The Lordv shall count when He writeth up the people: that this man was
born there. As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there:
all my springs are in thee.
Psalm 88. Domine, Deus
O Lord God of my salvation: I have cried day and night before Thee.
Let my prayer come before Thee: incline Thine ear unto my cry.
For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that
hath no strength;
Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom Thou
rememberest no more: and they are cut off from Thy hand.
Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit: in darkness, in the deeps.
Thy wrath lieth hard upon me: and Thou hast afflicted me with all Thy
waves.
Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; Thou hast made me
an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily
upon Thee, I have stretched out my hands unto Thee.
Wilt Thou show wonders to the dead?: Shall the dead arise and praise
Thee?
Shall Thy loving-kindness be declared in the grave: or Thy faithfulness
in destruction?
Shall Thy wonders be known in the dark: and Thy righteousness in the
land of forgetfulness?

But unto Thee have I cried, O Lord: and in the morning shall my prayer
prevent Thee.
Lord, why castest Thou off my soul?: Why hidest Thou Thy face from
me?
I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer Thy
terrors, I am distracted.
Thy fierce wrath goeth over me: Thy terrors have cut me off.
They came round about me daily like water: they compassed me about
together.
Lover and friend hast Thou put far from me: and mine acquaintance into
darkness.
Psalm 89. Misericordias Domini
I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I make
known Thy faithfulness to all generations.
For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever: Thy faithfulness shalt
Thou establish in the very heavens. I have made a covenant with My
chosen: I have sworn unto David, My servant,
Thy Seed will I establish forever: and build up Thy throne to all
generations.
And the heavens shall praise Thy wonders, O Lord: Thy faithfulness also
in the congregation of the saints.
For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord?: Who among the
sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?
God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints: and to be had in
reverence of all them that are about Him.
O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto Thee: or to Thy
faithfulness round about Thee?
Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, Thou
stillest them.

Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain: Thou hast
scattered Thine enemies with Thy strong arm.
The heavens are Thine, the earth also is Thine: as for the world and the
fullness thereof, Thou hast founded them.
The north and the south, Thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon
shall rejoice in Thy name.
Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is Thy hand, and high is Thy right hand.
Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne: mercy and truth
shall go before Thy face.
Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O
Lord, in the light of Thy countenance.
In Thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in Thy righteousness
shall they be exalted.
For Thou art the glory of their strength: and in Thy favor our horn shall
be exalted.
For the Lord is our Defense: and the Holy One of Israel is our King.
Then Thou spakest in vision to Thy Holy One and saidst: I have laid
help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.
I have found David, My Servant: with My holy oil have I anointed Him,
With whom My hand shall be established: Mine arm also shall
strengthen Him.
The enemy shall not exact upon Him: nor the son of wickedness afflict
Him.
And I will beat down His foes before His face: and plague them that hate
Him.
But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with Him: and in My name
shall His horn be exalted. I will set His hand also in the sea: and His right
hand in the rivers.
He shall cry unto Me, Thou art My Father: My God, and the Rock of My
salvation.

Also I will make Him My First-born: higher than the kings of the earth.
My mercy will I keep for Him forevermore: and My covenant shall stand
fast with Him.
His seed also will I make to endure forever: and His throne as the days
of heaven.
If His children forsake My Law: and walk not in My judgments;
If they break My statutes and keep not My commandments: then will I
visit their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with stripes.
Nevertheless My loving-kindness will I not utterly take from Him: nor
suffer My faithfulness to fail.
My covenant will I not break nor alter the thing that is gone out of My
lips: Once have I sworn by My holiness that I will not lie unto David.
His seed shall endure forever: and His throne as the sun before Me.
It shall be established forever as the moon: and as a faithful witness in
heaven.
But Thou hast cast off and abhorred: Thou hast been wroth with Thine
Anointed.
Thou hast made void the covenant of Thy Servant: Thou hast profaned
His crown by casting it to the ground.
Thou hast broken down all His hedges: Thou hast brought His
strongholds to ruin.
All that pass by the way spoil Him: He is a reproach to His neighbors.
Thou hast set up the right hand of His adversaries: Thou hast made all
His enemies to rejoice.
Thou hast also turned the edge of His sword: and hast not made Him to
stand in the battle.
Thou hast made His glory to cease: and cast His throne down to the
ground.
The days of His youth hast Thou shortened: Thou hast covered Him with
shame.

How long, Lord? Wilt Thou hide Thyself forever?: Shall Thy wrath burn
like fire?
Remember how short My time is: wherefore hast Thou made all men in
vain?
What man is he that liveth and shall not see death?: Shall he deliver his
soul from the hand of the grave?
Lord, where are Thy former lovingkindnesses: which Thou swarest unto
David in Thy truth?
Remember, Lord, the reproach of Thy servants: how I do bear in My
bosom the reproach of all the mighty people,
Wherewith Thine enemies have reproached, O Lord, wherewith they
have reproached the footsteps of Thine Anointed: Blessed be the Lord
forevermore. Amen, and Amen.
Psalm 90. Domine, refugium
Lord, Thou hast been our Dwelling Place: in all generations.
Before the mountains were brought forth or ever Thou hadst formed the
earth and the world: even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.
Thou turnest man to destruction: and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past:
and as a watch in the night.
Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the
morning they are like grass which groweth up.
In the morning it flourisheth and groweth up: in the evening it is cut
down and withereth.
For we are consumed by Thine anger: and by Thy wrath are we troubled.
Thou hast set our iniquities before Thee: our secret sins in the light of
Thy countenance.
For all our days are passed away in Thy wrath: we spend our years as a
tale that is told.

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of
strength they be fourscore years: yet is their. strength labor and sorrow; for
it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Who knoweth the power of Thine anger?: Even according to Thy fear, so
is Thy wrath.
So teach us to number our days: that we may apply our hearts unto
wisdom.
Return, O Lord, how long?: And let it repent Thee concerning Thy
servants.
Oh, satisfy us early with Thy mercy: that we may rejoice and be glad all
our days.
Make us glad according to the days wherein Thou hast afflicted us: and
the years wherein we have seen evil.
Let Thy work appear unto Thy servants: and Thy glory unto their
children.
And let the beauty of the Lord, our God, be upon us: and establish Thou
the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands, establish Thou
it.
Psalm 91. Qui habitat
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High: shall abide under the
shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress: my God; in
Him will I trust.
Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler: and from the
noisome pestilence.
He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou
trust: His truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night: nor for the arrow that
flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness: nor for the destruction
that wasteth at noonday.
A thousand shall fall at thy side and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it
shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold: and see the reward of the
wicked.
Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my Refuge: even the Most
High, thy habitation,
There shall no evil befall thee: neither shall any plague come nigh thy
dwelling.
For He shall give His angels charge over thee: to keep thee in all thy
ways.
They shall bear thee up in their hands: lest thou dash thy foot against a
stone.
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon
shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him: I will
set him on high because he hath known My name.
He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in
trouble; I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him: and show him My salvation.
Psalm 92. Bonum est confiteri
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord: and to sing praises unto Thy
name, O Most High;
To show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning: and Thy faithfulness
every night,
Upon an instrument of ten strings and upon the psaltery: upon the harp
with a solemn sound.

For Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work: I will triumph in
the works of Thy hands.
O Lord, how great are Thy works!: And Thy thoughts are very deep. A
brutish man knoweth not: neither doth a fool understand this.
When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of
iniquity do flourish: it is that they shall be destroyed forever; but Thou,
Lord, art most high forevermore.
For, lo, Thine enemies, O Lord, for, lo, Thine enemies shall perish: all
the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.
But my horn shalt Thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn: I shall be
anointed with fresh oil.
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies: and mine ears shall
hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.
The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar
in Lebanon.
Those that be planted in the house of the Lord: shall flourish in the
courts of our God.
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age: they shall be fat and
flourishing;
To show that the Lord is upright; He is my Rock: and there is no
unrighteousness in Him.
Psalm 93. Dominus regnavit
The Lord reigneth; He is clothed with majesty: the Lord is clothed with
strength, wherewith He hath girded Himself.
The world also is established: that it cannot be moved.
Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.
The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice:
the floods lift up their waves.

The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters: yea, than
the mighty waves of the sea.
Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh Thine house, O Lord,
forever.
Psalm 95. Venite, exultemus
Oh, come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock
of our salvation.
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving: and make a joyful
noise unto Him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God: and a great King above all gods.
In His hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is
His also.
The sea is His, and He made it: and His hands formed the dry land.
Oh, come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord,
our Maker!
For He is our God: and we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of
His hand.
Today, if ye will hear His voice, harden not your heart: as in the
provocation and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness,
When your fathers tempted Me: proved Me, and saw My work.
Forty years long was I grieved with this generation and said: It is a
people that do err in their heart, and they have not known My ways;
Unto whom I sware in My wrath: that they should not enter into My rest.
Psalm 96. Cantate Domino
Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
Sing unto the Lord, bless His name: show forth His salvation from day
to day.

Declare His glory among the heathen: His wonders among all people.
For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above
all gods.
For. all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
Honor and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are in His
Sanctuary.
Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people: give unto the Lord
glory and strength.
Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: bring an offering and
come into His courts.
Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him, all the
earth.
Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth; the world also shall be
established that it shall not be moved: He shall judge the people righteously.
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad: let the sea roar and the
fullness thereof.
Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of
the wood rejoice
Before the Lord; for He cometh, for He cometh to judge the earth: He
shall judge the world with righteousness and the people with His truth.
Psalm 97. Dominus regnavit
The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice: let the multitude of isles be glad
thereof.
Clouds and darkness are round about Him: righteousness and judgment
are the habitation of His throne.
A fire goeth before Him: and burneth up His enemies round about. His
lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw and trembled.
The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of
the Lord of the whole earth.

The heavens declare His righteousness: and all the people see His glory.
Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves
of idols: worship Him, all ye gods.
Zion heard and was glad: and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of
Thy judgments, O Lord.
For Thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: Thou art exalted far above
all gods.
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: He preserveth the souls of His saints; He
delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
Light is sown for the righteous: and gladness for the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous: and give thanks at the remembrance of
His holiness.
Psalm 98. Cantate Domino
Oh, sing unto the Lord a new song: for He hath done marvelous things.
His right hand and His holy arm: hath gotten Him the victory.
The Lord hath made known His salvation: His righteousness hath He
openly showed in the sight of the heathen.
He hath remembered His mercy and His truth toward the house of Israel:
all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise and
rejoice and sing praise.
Sing unto the Lord with the harp: with the harp and the voice of a psalm.
With trumpets and sound of cornet: make a joyful noise before the Lord,
the King.
Let the sea roar and the fullness thereof: the world and they that dwell
therein.
Let the floods clap their hands, let the hills be joyful together before the
Lord: for He cometh to judge the earth.

With righteousness shall He judge the world: and the people with equity.
Psalm 100. Iubilate Deo
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with
gladness, come before His presence with singing.
Know ye that the Lord, He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we
ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His
gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto
Him and bless His name.
For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting: and His truth endureth to
all generations.
Psalm 102 Domine, exaudi orationem meam
Hear my prayer, O Lord: and let my, cry come unto Thee.
Hide not Thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble: incline
Thine ear unto me; in the day when I call, answer me speedily.
For my days are consumed like smoke: and my bones are burned as an
hearth.
My heart is smitten and withered like grass: so that I forget to eat my
bread.
By reason of the voice of my groaning: my bones cleave to my skin.
I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
I watch and am as a sparrow: alone upon the housetop.
Mine enemies reproach me all the day: and they that are mad against me
are sworn against me.
For I have eaten ashes like bread: and mingled my drink with weeping
Because of Thine indignation and Thy wrath: for Thou hast lifted me up
and cast me down.
My days are like a shadow that declineth: and I am withered like grass.

But Thou, O Lord, shalt endure forever: and Thy remembrance unto all
generations.
Thou shalt arise and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her,
yea, the set time, is come.
For Thy servants take pleasure in her stones: and favor the dust thereof.
So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord: and all the kings of the
earth Thy glory.
When the Lord shall build up Zion: He shall appear in His glory.
He will regard the prayer of the destitute: and not despise their prayer.
This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which
shall be created shall praise the Lord.
For He hath looked down from the height of His Sanctuary: from heaven
did the Lord behold the earth
To hear the groaning of the prisoner: to loose those that are appointed to
death;
To declare the name of the Lord in Zion: and His praise in Jerusalem,
When the people are gathered together: and the kingdoms, to serve the
Lord.
He weakened my strength in the way: He shortened my days.
I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: Thy years
are throughout all generations.
Of old hast Thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the
work of Thy hands.
They shall perish, but Thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old
like a garment; as a vesture shalt Thou change them, and they shall be
changed;
But Thou art the same: and Thy years shall have no end.
The children of Thy servants shall continue: and their seed shall be
established before Thee.

Psalm 103 Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and forget not all His benefits;
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: who crowneth thee with
loving-kindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things: so that thy youth is renewed
like the eagle's.
The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment: for all that are
oppressed.
He made known His ways unto Moses: His acts unto the Children of
Israel.
The Lord is merciful and gracious: slow to anger and plenteous in
mercy.
He will not always chide: neither will He keep His anger forever.
He hath not dealt with us after our sins: nor rewarded us according to our
iniquities.
For as the heaven is high above the earth: so great is His mercy toward
them that fear Him.
As far as the east is from the west: so far hath He removed our
transgressions from us.
Like as a father pitieth his childen: so the Lord pitieth them that fear
Him.
For He knoweth our frame: He remembereth that we are dust.
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he
flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone: and the place thereof shall
know it no more.

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them
that fear Him: and His righteousness unto children's children,
To such as keep His covenant: and to those that remember His
commandments to do them.
The Lord hath prepared His throne in the heavens: and His kingdom
ruleth over all.:
Bless the Lord, ye His angels, that excel in strength: that do His
commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word.
Bless ye the Lord, all ye His hosts: ye ministers of His that do His
pleasure.
Bless the Lord, all His works, in all places of His dominion: Bless the
Lord, O my soul.
Psalm 104. Benedic, anima mea
Bless the Lord, O my soul: O Lord, my God, Thou art very great; Thou art
clothed with honor and majesty;
Who coverest Thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out
the heavens like a curtain;
Who layeth the beams of His chambers in the waters: who maketh the
clouds His chariot; who walketh upon the wings of the wind;
Who maketh His angels spirits: His ministers a flaming fire;
Who laid the foundations of the earth: that it should not be removed
forever.
Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood
above the mountains.
At Thy rebuke they fled: at the voice of Thy thunder they hastened away.
They go up by the mountains: they go down by the valleys, unto the
place which Thou hast founded for them.
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over: that they turn not
again to cover the earth.

He sendeth the springs into the valleys: which run among the hills.
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their
thirst.
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation: which sing
among the branches.
He watereth the hills from His chambers: the earth is satisfied with the
fruit of Thy works.
He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle: and herb for the service of
man,
That he may bring forth food out of the earth and wine that maketh glad
the heart of man: and oil to make his face to shine, and bread, which
strengtheneth man's heart.
The trees of the Lord are full of sap: the cedars of Lebanon, which He
hath planted; Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees
are her house.
The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats: and the rocks for the
conies.
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the
forests do creep forth.
The young lions roar after their prey: and seek their meat from God.
The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together: and lay them down in
their dens.
Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labor: until the evening.
O Lord, how manifold are Thy works!: In wisdom hast Thou made them
all; the earth is full of Thy riches.
So is this great and wide sea: wherein are things creeping innumerable,
both small and great beasts.
There go the ships; there is that leviathan: whom Thou hast made to play
therein.

These wait all upon Thee: that Thou mayest give them their meat in due
season.
That Thou givest them they gather: Thou openest Thine hand, they are
filled with good.
Thou hidest Thy face, they are troubled: Thou takest away their breath,
they die and return to their dust.
Thou sendest forth Thy Spirit, they are created: and Thou renewest the
face of the earth.
The glory of the Lord shall endure forever: the Lord shall rejoice in His
works.
He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: He toucheth the hills, and they
smoke.
I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God
while I have my being.
My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.
Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no
more: Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 110. Dixit Dominus
The Lord said unto my Lord: Sit Thou at My right hand until I make Thine
enemies Thy footstool.
The Lord shall send the rod of Thy strength out of Zion: rule Thou in the
midst of Thine enemies.
Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power, in the beauties of
holiness from the womb of the morning: Thou hast the dew of Thy youth.
The Lord hath sworn and will not repent: Thou art a Priest forever after
the order of Melchizedek.
The Lord at Thy right hand: shall strike through kings in the day of His
wrath.

He shall judge among the heathen, He shall fill the places with the dead
bodies: He shall wound the heads over many countries.
He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall He lift up the
head.
Psalm 111. Confitebor tibi
Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart: in the
assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great: sought out of all them that have
pleasure therein.
His work is honorable and glorious: and His righteousness endureth
forever.
He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is
gracious and full of compassion.
He hath given meat unto them that fear Him: He will ever be mindful of
His covenant.
He hath showed His people the power of His works: that He may give
them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of His hands are verity and judgment: all His commandments
are sure.
They stand fast forever and ever: and are done in truth and uprightness.
He sent redemption unto His people: He hath commanded His covenant
forever; holy and reverend is His name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding
have all they that do His commandments; His praise endureth forever.
Psalm 113. Laudate, pueri
Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord: praise the name of the
Lord.
Blessed be the name of the Lord: from this time forth and forevermore.

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same: the Lord's
name is to be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations: and His glory above the heavens.
Who is like unto the Lord, our God, who dwelleth on high: who
humbleth Himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth?
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust: and lifteth the needy out of the
dunghill
That He may set him with princes: even with the princes of His people.
He maketh the barren woman to keep house: and to be a joyful mother of
children. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 114. In exitu Israel
When Israel went out of Egypt: the house of Jacob from a people of strange
language,
Judah was His sanctuary: and Israel His dominion.
The sea saw it and fled: Jordan was driven back.
The mountains skipped like rams: and the little hills like lambs.
What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest?: thou Jordan, that thou
wast driven back?
Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams: and ye little hills, like lambs?
Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the
God of Jacob;
Which turned the rock into a standing water: the flint into a fountain of
waters.
Psalm 115. Non nobis, Domine
Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Thy name give glory: for Thy
mercy and for Thy truth's sake.
Wherefore should the heathen say: Where is now their God?

But our God is in the heavens: He hath done whatsoever He hath
pleased.
Their idols are silver and gold: the work of men's hands.
They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not;
They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not;
They have hands, but they handle not; feet have they, but they walk not:
neither speak they through their throat.
They that make them are like unto them: so is everyone that trusteth in
them.
O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: He is their Help and their Shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord: He is their Help and their Shield.
Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their Help and their Shield.
The Lord hath been mindful of us; He will bless us: He will bless the
house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron.
He will bless them that fear the Lord: both small and great.
The Lord shall increase you more and more: you and your children. Ye
are blessed of the Lord: which made heaven and earth.
The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's: but the earth hath He
given to the children of men.
The dead praise not the Lord: neither any that go down into silence.
But we will bless the Lord: from this time forth and forevermore. Praise
the LorD.
Psalm 116. Dilexi quoniam
I love the Lord: because He hath heard my voice and my supplications.
Because He hath inclined His ear unto me: therefore will I call upon
Him as long as I live.
The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon
me: I found trouble and sorrow.

Then called I upon the name of the Lord: O Lord, I beseech Thee,
deliver my soul.
Gracious is the Lord and righteous: yea, our God is merciful.
The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and He helped me.
Return unto thy rest, O my soul: for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with
thee.
For Thou hast delivered my soul from death: mine eyes from tears, and
my feet from falling.
I will walk before the Lord: in the land of the living.
I believed, therefore have I spoken; I was greatly afflicted: I said in my
haste, All men are liars.
What shall I render unto the Lord: for all His benefits toward me?
I will take the cup of salvation: and call upon the name of the Lord.
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now: in the presence of all His people.
Precious in the sight of the Lord: is the death of His saints.
O Lord, truly I am Thy servant: I am Thy servant and the son of Thine
handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.
I will offer to Thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving: and will call upon the
name of the Lord.
I will pay my vows unto the Lord now, in the presence of all His people:
in the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise
ye the Lord.
Psaim 117. Laudate Dominum
Oh, praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people.
For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord
endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 118. Confitemini Domino

Oh, give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good: because His mercy endureth
forever.
Let Israel now say: that His mercy endureth forever.
Let the house of Aaron now say: that His mercy endureth forever.
Let them now that fear the Lord say: that His mercy endureth forever.
I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me and set me in a
large place.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my
desire upon them that hate me.
It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the Lord: than to put confidence in princes.
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I
destroy them.
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the
name of the Lord I will destroy them.
They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of
thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
The Lord is my Strength and Song: and is become my Salvation.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the
righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth
valiantly.
I shall not die but live: and declare the works of the Lord.
The Lord hath chastened me sore: but He hath not given me over unto
death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will
praise the Lord,

This gate of the Lord: into which the righteous shall enter.
I will praise Thee, for Thou hast heard me: and art become my
Salvation.
The stone which the builders refused: is become the headstone of the
corner.
This is the Lord's doing: it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will rejoice and be glad in
it.
Save now, I beseech Thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech Thee, send now
prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have
blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
God is the Lord which hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with
cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Thou art my God, and I will praise Thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt
Thee.
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth
forever.
Psalm 119
I. Beati immaculati
Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the Law of the Lord.
Blessed are they that keep His testimonies: and that seek Him with the
whole heart.
They also do no iniquity: they walk in His ways.
Thou hast commanded us: to keep Thy precepts diligently.
Oh, that my ways were directed: to keep Thy statutes!
Then shall I not be ashamed: when I have respect unto all Thy
commandments.

I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart: when I shall have learned
Thy righteous judgments.
I will keep Thy statutes: Oh, forsake me not utterly!
II. In quo corrigit?
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?: By taking heed thereto
according to Thy Word.
With my whole heart have I sought Thee: Oh, let me not wander from
Thy commandments!
Thy Word have I hid in mine heart: that I might not sin against Thee.
Blessed art Thou, O Lord: teach me Thy statutes.
With my lips have I declared: all the judgments of Thy mouth.
I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies: as much as in all riches.
I will meditate in Thy precepts: and have respect unto Thy ways.
I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy Word.
III. Retribue servo tuo
Deal bountifully with Thy servant: that I may live and keep Thy Word.
Open Thou mine eyes: that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy
Law.
I am a stranger in the earth: hide not Thy commandments from me.
My soul breaketh for the longing: that it hath unto Thy judgments at all
times.
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed: which do err from Thy
commandments.
Remove from me reproach and contempt: for I have kept Thy
testimonies.
Princes also did sit and speak against me: but Thy servant did meditate
in Thy Statutes.

Thy testimonies also are my delight: and my counselors.
IV. Adhaesit pavimento
My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken Thou me according to Thy Word.
I have declared my ways, and Thou heardest me: teach me Thy statutes.
Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts: so shall I talk of Thy
wondrous works.
My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen Thou me according unto Thy
Word.
Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me Thy Law graciously.
I have chosen the way of truth: Thy judgments have I laid before me.
I have stuck unto Thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame.
I will run the way of Thy commandments: when Thou shalt enlarge my
heart.
V. Legem pone
Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes: and I shall keep it unto the end.
Give me understanding, and I shall keep Thy Law: yea, I shall observe it
with my whole heart.
Make me to go in the path of Thy commandments: for therein do I
delight.
Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies: and not to covetousness.
Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity: and quicken Thou me in
Thy way.
Stablish Thy Word unto Thy servant: who is devoted to Thy fear.
Turn away my reproach which I fear: for Thy judgments are good.
Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts: quicken me in Thy
righteousness.
VI. Et veniat super me

Let Thy mercies come also unto me, O Lord: even Thy salvation, according
to Thy Word.
So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust
in Thy Word.
And take not the Word of Truth utterly out of my mouth: for I have
hoped in Thy judgments. So shall I keep Thy Law continually: forever and
ever.
And I will walk at liberty: for I seek Thy precepts.
I will speak of Thy testimonies also before kings: and will not be
ashamed.
And I will delight myself in Thy commandments: which I have loved.
My hands also will I lift up unto Thy commandments, which I have
loved: and I will meditate in Thy statutes.
VII. Memor esto verbi tui
Remember the word unto Thy servant: upon which Thou hast caused me to
hope.
This is my comfort in my affliction: for Thy Word hath quickened me.
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from
Thy Law.
I remembered Thy judgments of old, O Lord: and have comforted
myself.
Horror hath taken hold upon me: because of the wicked that forsake Thy
Law.
Thy statutes have been my songs: in the house of my pilgrimage.
I have remembered Thy name, O Lord, in the night: and have kept Thy
Law.
This I had: because I kept Thy precepts.
VIII. Portio mea, Domine

Thou art my Portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep Thy words.
I entreated Thy favor with my whole heart: be merciful unto me
according to Thy Word.
I thought on my ways: and turned my feet unto Thy testimonies.
I made haste and delayed not: to keep Thy commandments.
The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten Thy
Law.
At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto Thee: because of Thy
righteous judgments.
I am a companion of all them that fear Thee: and of them that keep Thy
precepts.
The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy mercy: teach me Thy statutes.
IX. Bonitatem fecisti
Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant: O Lord, according unto Thy Word.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed Thy
commandments.
Before I was afflicted, I went astray: but now have I kept Thy Word.
Thou art good, and doest good: teach me Thy statutes. The proud have
forged a lie against me: but I will keep Thy precepts with my whole heart.
Their heart is as fat as grease: but I delight in Thy Law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted: that I might learn Thy
statutes.
The Law of Thy mouth is better unto me: than thousands of gold and
silver.
X. Manus tuae fecerunt me
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding that I
may learn Thy commandments.

They that fear Thee will be glad when they see me: because I have
hoped in Thy Word.
I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right: and that Thou in
faithfulness hast afflicted me.
Let, I pray Thee, Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort: according to
Thy word unto Thy servant.
Let Thy tender mercies come unto me that I may live: for Thy Law is
my delight.
Let the proud be ashamed, for they dealt perversely with me without a
cause: but I will meditate in Thy precepts.
Let those that fear Thee turn unto me: and those that have known Thy
testimonies.
Let my heart be sound in Thy statutes: that I be not ashamed.
XI. Deficit anima mea
My soul fainteth for Thy salvation: but I hope in Thy Word.
Mine eyes fail for Thy Word: saying, When wilt Thou comfort me?
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke: yet do I not forget Thy
statutes.
How many are the days of Thy servant?: When wilt Thou execute
judgment on them that persecute me?
The proud have digged pits for me: which are not after Thy Law.
All Thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help
Thou me.
They had almost consumed me upon earth: but I forsook not Thy
precepts.
Quicken me after Thy loving-kindness: so shall I keep the testimony of
Thy mouth.
XII. In aeternum, Domine

Forever, O Lord: Thy Word is settled in heaven.
Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth,
and it abideth.
They continue this day according to Thine ordinances: for all are Thy
servants. Unless Thy Law had been my delight: I should then have perished
in mine affliction.
I will never forget Thy precepts: for with them Thou hast quickened me.
I am Thine, save me: for I have sought Thy precepts.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider Thy
testimonies.
I have seen an end of all perfection: but Thy commandment is exceeding
broad.
XIII. Quomodo dilexi
Oh, how love I Thy Law!: It is my meditation all the day.
Thou through Thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine
enemies: for they are ever with me.
I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are
my meditation.
I understand more than the ancients: because I keep Thy precepts.
I have refrained my feet from every evil way: that I might keep Thy
Word.
I have not departed from Thy judgments: for Thou hast taught me.
How sweet are Thy words unto my taste!: yea, sweeter than honey to my
mouth.
Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false
way.
XIV. Lucerna pedibus meis
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet: and a light unto my path.

I have sworn, and I will perform it: that I will keep Thy righteous
judgments.
I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto Thy
Word.
Accept, I beseech Thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord: and
teach me Thy judgments.
My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget Thy Law.
The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from Thy precepts.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever: for they are the
rejoicing of my heart.
I have inclined mine heart to perform Thy statutes alway: even unto the
end.
XV. Iniquos odio habui
I hate vain thoughts: but Thy Law do I love.
Thou art my Hiding Place and my Shield: I hope in Thy Word.
Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my
God.
Uphold me according unto Thy Word that I may live: and let me not be
ashamed of my hope.
Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto Thy
statutes continually.
Thou hast trodden down all them that err from Thy statutes: for their
deceit is falsehood.
Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love
Thy testimonies.
My flesh trembleth for fear of Thee: and I am afraid of Thy judgments.
XVI. Feci iudicium
I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

Be surety for Thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
Mine eyes fail for Thy salvation: and for the Word of Thy righteousness.
Deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy: and teach me Thy
statutes.
I am Thy servant; give me understanding: that I may know Thy
testimonies.
It is time for Thee, Lord, to work: for they have made void Thy Law.
Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold: yea, above fine gold.
Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right: and
I hate every false way.
XVII. Mirabilia testimonia tua
Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.
The entrance of Thy words giveth light: it giveth understanding unto the
simple.
I opened my mouth and panted: for I longed for Thy commandments.
Look Thou upon me and be merciful unto me: as Thou usest to do unto
those that love Thy name.
Order my steps in Thy Word: and let not any iniquity have dominion
over me.
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep Thy precepts.
Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant: and teach me Thy statutes.
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes: because they keep not Thy Law.
XVIII. Iustus es, Domine
Righteous art Thou, O Lord: and upright are Thy judgments.
Thy testimonies that Thou hast commanded: are righteous and very
faithful.

My zeal hath consumed me: because mine enemies have forgotten Thy
words.
Thy Word is very pure: therefore Thy servant loveth it. I am small and
despised: yet do I not forget Thy precepts.
Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness: and Thy Law is the
truth.
Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet Thy commandments are
my delights.
The righteousness of Thy testimonies is everlasting: give me
understanding, and I shall live.
XIX. Clamavi in toto corde meo
I cried with my whole heart: hear me, O Lord; I will keep Thy statutes.
I cried unto Thee: save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies.
I prevented the dawning of the morning and cried: I hoped in Thy Word.
Mine eyes prevent the night-watches: that I might meditate in Thy Word.
Hear my voice according unto Thy loving-kindness: O Lord, quicken me
according to Thy judgment.
They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from Thy Law.
Thou art near, O Lord: and all Thy commandments are truth.
Concerning Thy testimonies, I have known of old: that Thou hast
founded them forever.
XX. Vide humilitatem
Consider mine affliction and deliver me: for I do not forget Thy Law.
Plead my cause and deliver me: quicken me according to Thy Word.
Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not Thy statutes.
Great are Thy tender' mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to Thy
judgments.

Many are my persecutors and mine enemies: yet do I not decline from
Thy testimonies.
I beheld the transgressors and was grieved: because they kept not Thy
Word.
Consider how I love Thy precepts: quicken me, O Lord, according to
Thy loving-kindness.
Thy Word is true from the beginning: and every one of Thy righteous
judgments endureth forever.
XXI. Principes persecuti sunt
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe
of Thy Word.
I rejoice at Thy Word: as one that findeth great spoil.
I hate and abhor lying: but Thy Law do I love.
Seven times a day do I praise Thee: because of Thy righteous judgments.
Great peace have they which love Thy Law: and nothing shall offend them.
Lord, I have hoped for Thy salvation: and done Thy commandments.
My soul hath kept Thy testimonies: and I love them exceedingly.
I have kept Thy precepts and Thy testimonies: for all my ways are
before Thee.
XXII. Appropinquct deprecatio
Let my cry come near before Thee, O Lord: give me understanding
according to Thy Word.
Let my supplication come before Thee: deliver me according to Thy
Word.
My lips shall utter praise: when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.
My tongue shall speak of Thy Word: for all Thy commandments are
righteousness.
Let Thine hand help me: for I have chosen Thy precepts.

I have longed for Thy salvation, O Lord: and Thy Law is my delight.
Let my soul live, and it shall praise Thee: and let Thy judgments help
me.
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant: for I do not forget
Thy commandments.
Psalm 121. Levavi oculos
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills: from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord: which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not
slumber.
Behold, He that keepeth Israel: shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord is thy Keeper: the Lord is thy Shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day: nor the moon by night.
The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.
The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in: from this time
forth and even forevermore.
Psalm 122. Laetatus sum
I was glad when they said unto me: Let us go into the house of the Lord.
Our feet shall stand within thy gates: O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is builded: as a city that is compact together,
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: unto the testimony of
Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
For there are set thrones of judgment: the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Peace be within thy walls: and prosperity within thy palaces.

For my brethren and companions' sakes: I will now say, Peace be within
thee.
Because of the house of the Lord, our God: I will seek thy good.
Psalm 124. Nisi quia Dominus
If it had not been the Lord who was
on our side: now may Israel say;
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side: when men rose up
against us,
Then they had swallowed us up quick: when their wrath was kindled
against us;
Then the waters had overwhelmed us: the stream had gone over our soul.
Then the proud waters: had gone over our soul.
Blessed be the Lord: who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is
broken, and we are escaped.
Our help is in the name of the Lord: who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 125. Qui confidunt
They that trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion: which cannot be
removed, but abideth forever.
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem: so the Lord is round about
His people from henceforth even forever.
For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous: lest
the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good: and to them that are upright
in their hearts.
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways: the Lord shall lead
them forth with the workers of iniquity; but peace shall be upon Israel.

Psalm 126. In convertendo
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion: we were like them that
dream.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter: and our tongue with singing.
Then said they among the heathen: The Lord hath done great things for
them.
The Lord hath done great things for us: whereof we are glad.
Turn again our captivity, O Lord: as the streams in the south. They that
sow in tears: shall reap in joy.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed: shall doubtless
come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Psalm 130. De profundis
Out of the depths: have I cried unto Thee, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice: let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my
supplications.
If Thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities: O Lord, who shall stand?
But there is forgiveness with Thee: that Thou mayest be feared.
I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait: and in His Word do I hope.
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning:
I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Let Israel hope in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with
Him is plenteous redemption.
And He shall redeem Israel: from all his iniquities.
Psalm 132. Memento, Domine
Lord, remember David: and all his afflictions;
How he sware unto the Lord: and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house: nor go up into
my bed;
I will not give sleep to mine eyes: or slumber to mine eyelids,
Until I find out a place for the Lord: a habitation for the mighty God of
Jacob.
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
We will go into His Tabernacles: we will worship at His footstool.
Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest: Thou and the Ark of Thy strength.
Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness: and let Thy saints shout
for joy.
For Thy servant David's sake: turn not away the face of Thine anointed.
The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David: He will not turn from it;
Of the fruit of thy body: will I set upon thy throne.
If thy children will keep My covenant and My testimony that I shall
teach them: their children shall also sit upon thy throne forevermore.
For the Lord hath chosen Zion: He hath desired it for His habitation.
This is My rest forever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout
aloud for joy.
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for
Mine anointed.
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown
flourish.
Psalm 136. Confitemini
Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: for His mercy endureth
forever.
Oh, give thanks unto the God of gods: for His mercy endureth forever.

Oh, give thanks to the Lord of Lords: for His mercy endureth forever;
To Him who alone doeth great wonders: for His mercy endureth forever;
To Him that by wisdom made the heavens: for His mercy endureth
forever;
To Him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for His mercy
endureth forever;
To Him that made great lights: for His mercy endureth forever;
The sun to rule by day: for His mercy endureth forever;
The moon and stars to rule by night: for His mercy endureth forever;
To Him that smote Egypt in their first-born: for His mercy endureth
forever;
And brought out Israel from among them: for His mercy endureth
forever;
With a strong hand and with a stretched-out arm: for His mercy endureth
forever;
To Him which divided the Red Sea into parts: for His mercy endureth
forever;
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for His mercy endureth
forever;
But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea: for His mercy
endureth forever;
To Him which led His people through the wilderness: for His mercy
endureth forever;
To Him which smote great kings: for His mercy endureth forever;
And slew famous kings: for His mercy endureth forever;
Sihon, king of the Amorites: for His mercy endureth forever;
And Og, the king of Bashan: for His mercy endureth forever; And gave
their land for an heritage: for His mercy endureth forever;

Even an heritage unto Israel, His servant: for His mercy endureth
forever;
Who remembered us in our low estate: for His mercy endureth forever;
And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for His mercy endureth
forever;
Who giveth food to all flesh: for His mercy endureth forever.
Oh, give thanks unto the God of heaven: for His mercy endureth forever.
Psalm 138. Confitebor tibi
I will praise Thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise
unto Thee.
I will worship toward Thy holy Temple and praise Thy name for Thy
loving-kindness and for Thy truth: for Thou hast magnified Thy Word
above all Thy name.
In the day when I cried, Thou answeredst me: and strengthenedst me
with strength in my soul.
All the kings of the earth shall praise Thee, O Lord: when they hear the
words of Thy mouth.
Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the
Lord.
Though the Lord be high, yet hath He respect unto the lowly: but the
proud He knoweth afar off.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou wilt revive me: Thou shalt
stretch forth Thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and Thy right
hand shall save me.
The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy mercy, O Lord,
endureth forever; forsake not the works of Thine own hands.
Psalm 139. Domine, probasti

O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me: Thou knowest my
downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off.
Thou compassest my path and my lying down: and art acquainted with
all my ways.
For there is not a word in my tongue: but, lo, O Lord, Thou knowest it
altogether.
Thou hast beset me behind and before: and laid Thine hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me: it is high, I cannot attain unto
it.
Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit: or whither shall I flee from Thy
presence?
If I ascend up into heaven, Thou art there: if I make my bed in hell,
behold, Thou art there.
If I take the wings of the morning: and dwell in the uttermost parts of the
sea,
Even there shall Thy hand lead me: and Thy right hand shall hold me.
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me: even the night shall be light
about me.
Yea, the darkness hideth not from Thee; but the night shineth as the day:
the darkness and the light are both alike to Thee.
For Thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother's
womb.
I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous
are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
My substance was not hid from Thee when I was made in secret: and
curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Thine eyes did see my substance yet being unperfect: and in Thy book
all my members were written,
Which in continuance were fashioned: when as yet there was none of
them.

How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God!: How great is the
sum of them!
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I
awake, I am still with Thee.
Surely Thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me, therefore, ye
bloody men.
For they speak against Thee wickedly: and Thine enemies take Thy
name in vain.
Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate Thee: and am not I grieved with
those that rise up against Thee?
I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies.
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me and know my thoughts;
And see if there be any wicked way in me: and lead me in the way
everlasting.
Psalm 143. Domine, exaudi
Hear my prayer, O Lordb, give ear to my supplications: in Thy faithfulness
answer me and in Thy righteousness.
And enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no
man living be justified.
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to
the ground: he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been
long dead.
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me: my heart within me is
desolate.
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy works: I muse on the
work of Thy hands.
I stretch forth my hands unto Thee: my soul thirsteth after Thee as a
thirsty and.

Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit faileth: hide not Thy face from me
lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
Cause me to hear Thy loving-kindness in the morning; for in Thee do I
trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul
unto Thee.
Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto Thee to hide me.
Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; lead
me into the land of uprightness.
Quicken me, O Lord, for Thy name's sake: for Thy righteousness' sake
bring my soul out of trouble.
And of Thy mercy cut off mine enemies: and destroy all them that afflict
my soul; for I am Thy servant.
Psalm 145. Exaltabo te, Deus
I will extol Thee, my God, O King: and I will bless Thy name forever and
ever.
Every day will I bless Thee: and I will praise Thy name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised: and His greatness is
unsearchable.
One generation shall praise Thy works to another: and shall declare Thy
mighty acts.
I will speak of the glorious honor of Thy majesty: and of Thy wondrous
works.
And men shall speak of the might of Thy terrible acts: and I will declare
Thy greatness.
They shall abundantly utter the memory of Thy great goodness: and
shall sing of Thy righteousness.
The Lord is gracious and full of compassion: slow to anger and of great
mercy.
The Lord is good to all: and His tender mercies are over all His works.

All Thy works shall praise Thee, O Lord: and Thy saints shall bless
Thee.
They shall speak of the glory of Thy kingdom: and talk of Thy power,
To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts: and the glorious
majesty of His kingdom. Thy kingdom is an_ everlasting kingdom: and Thy
dominion endureth throughout all generations.
The Lord upholdeth all that fall: and raiseth up all those that be bowed
down.
The eyes of all wait upon Thee: and Thou givest them their meat in due
season.
Thou openest Thine hand: and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
The Lord is righteous in all His ways: and holy in all His works.
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him: to all that call upon
Him in truth.
He will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their
cry and will save them.
The Lord preserveth all them that love Him: but all the wicked will He
destroy.
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless His
holy name forever and ever.
Psalm 146. Lauda, anima mea
Praise ye the Lord: Praise the Lord, O my soul.
While I live, will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God
while I have any being.
Put not your trust in princes: nor in the son of man, in whom there is no
help.
His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth: in that very day his
thoughts perish.

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help: whose hope is in the
Lord, his God;
Which made heaven and earth, the sea, and ail that therein is: which
keepeth truth forever;
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the
hungry.
The Lord looseth the prisoners: the Lord openeth the eyes of the blind.
The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the
righteous.
The Lord preserveth the strangers; He relieveth the fatherless and
widow: but the way of the wicked He turneth upside down.
The Lord shall reign forever, even Thy God, O Zion, unto all
generations: Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 147. Laudate Dominum
Praise ye the Lord, for it is good to sing praises unto our God: for it is
pleasant; and praise is comely.
The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: He gathereth together the outcasts of
Israel.
He healeth the broken in heart: and bindeth up their wounds.
He telleth the number of the stars: He calleth them all by their names.
Great is our Lord and of great power: His understanding is infinite.
The Lord lifteth up the meek: He casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving: sing praise upon the harp unto our
God;
Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth:
who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
He giveth to the beast his food: and to the young ravens which cry.

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh not pleasure in
the legs of a man.
The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him: in those that hope in His
mercy.
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Zion.
For He hath strengthened the bars of thy gates: He hath blessed thy
children within thee.
He maketh peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the finest of the
wheat.
He sendeth forth His commandment upon earth: His word runneth very
swiftly.
He giveth snow like wool: He scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
He casteth forth His ice like morsels: who can stand before His cold?
He sendeth out His word and melteth them: He causeth His wind to
blow, and the waters flow.
He showeth His Word unto Jacob: His statutes and His judgments unto
Israel.
He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for His judgments, they
have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 148. Laudate Dominum de coelis
Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise Him in the
heights.
Praise ye Him, all His angels: praise ye Him, all His hosts.
Praise ye Him, sun and moon: praise Him, all ye stars of light.
Praise Him, ye heavens of heavens: and ye waters that be above the
heavens.
Let them praise the name of the Lord: for He commanded, and they were
created.

He hath also stablished them forever and ever: He hath made a decree
which shall not pass.
Praise the Lord from the earth: ye dragons and all deeps;
Fire and hail; snow and vapors: stormy wind fulfilling His word;
Mountains and all hills: fruitful trees and all cedars;
Beasts and all cattle: creeping things and flying fowl;
Kings of the earth and all people: princes and all judges of the earth;
Both young men and maidens: old men and children;
Let them praise the name of the Lord: for His name alone is excellent;
His glory is above the earth and heaven.
He also exalteth the horn of His people, the praise of all His saints: even
of the children of Israel, a people near unto Him. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalm 150. Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius
Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His Sanctuary: praise Him in the
firmament of His power.
Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according to His excellent
greatness.
Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet: praise Him with the psaltery
and harp.
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: praise Him with stringed
instruments and organs.
Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: praise Him upon the high-sounding
cymals.
Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord: Praise ye the Lord.

Miscellaneous

Glossary of Liturgical Terms
Agnus Dei: Lamb of God
Amen: So be it
Antiphon: A piece of devotional verse or prose responsively sung
Athanasian Creed: The third ecumenical creed, ascribed to Athanasius
Benedicamus: Bless we
Benedictus: The Song of Zacharias, Luke 1:68-79
Bidding Prayer: Prayer with petitions for specified objects or classes of
persons
Cantate: Latin opening of Introit: Oh, sing
Collect: A short prayer of the Church with a fixed form or pattern
Creed: A statement of faith
Doxology: An exultant hymn or psalm of praise to God, especially to
God as triune
Eleison: Have mercy
Epiphany: Manifestation
Exultemus: Let us sing
Exaudi: Latin opening of Introit "Hear, O Lord"
Gloria in Excelsis: Glory in the highest; the Greater Doxology
Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father; the Lesser Doxology
Gradual: Response of praise between Epistle and Gospel
Hallelujah or Alleluia: Praise the Lord
Hosanna: Save now, we pray. An exclamation of praise

Introit: Entrance, or opening psalm or sentences
Invitatory: Psalm sung at the beginning of Matins
Invocavit: Latin opening of Introit "He shall call upon Me"
Jubilate: Latin opening of Introit "Make a joyful noise"
Judica: Latin opening of Introit "Judge me"
Kyrie: O Lord
Laetare: Latin opening of Introit "Rejoice ye"
Lection: A lesson or selection of Holy Scripture
Litany: A form of liturgical prayer, related to the General Prayer
Magnificat: Song of Mary, Luke 1: 46-55
Matins: Early morning service
Misericordias Domini: Latin opening of Introit "The goodness of God"
Nicene Creed: Creed adopted by the Council of Nicaea, A.D. 325
Nunc Dimittis: Simeon's song, Luke 2: 29-32
Oculi: Latin opening of Introit "Mine eyes"
Offertory: Having received the Word, we offer ourselves to God
Palmarum: Sunday of palms
Pax Domini: The peace of the Lord
Preface: Introduction of Communion service
Quasimodogeniti: Latin opening of Introit "As newborn babes"
Quinquagesima: Fiftieth
Reminiscere: Latin opening of Introit "Remember, O Lord"
Responsory: Response sung after or during a lesson
Rogate: Latin, "Pray ye.' Reference to the Gospel for the Day
Salutation: Greeting of pastor and congregation's response
Sanctus: Holy! Song of the angels, Is. 6:3

Septuagesima: Seventieth
Sexagesima: Sixtieth
Sequence: Hymn sung after Epistle and Gradual
Suffrage: A petition to God
Te Deum Laudamus: We praise Thee, O God
Tract: Tractus, the verses of Scripture sung in pre-Lent and Lent after the
Gradual instead of the Hallelujah
Venite: O come
Whitsunday: White Sunday; Pentecost (50th day after Easter)

Explanations of Terms and
Abbreviations Used in Hymn Section
Ab. - abridged, or abbreviated (when only one stanza of original hymn has
been dropped)
Ad. - adapted
Alt. - altered
Anon. - anonymous
Arr. - arranged
Asc. - ascribed to
C.- circa, about
Cento- A hymn made up of separate stanzas of a longer original
C.M.- common meter (4 lines: 8, 6, 8, 6 syllables)
D. - double
H. M. - hallelujah meter (6 lines: 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, or 8 lines: 6, 6, 6, 6, 4,
4, 4, 4 syllables)
L. M.- long meter (4 lines: 8, 8, 8, 8 syllables)
S. - syllables
S.M.-short meter (4 lines: 6, 6, 8, 6 syllables)
St. - stanza or stanzas
Tr. - translator or translation