Psalm 36: Upright Justice
be most miserably overburdened: drive away far from us through thy invincible power, and force of thy blessed Angels, the outrageous assaults of the Devil and all his adherents, in such wise as both they may be disappointed of their practices, and our minds (by reason of thy loving favor and present help) may sweetly rejoice, and proclaim abroad how there can be no God found which may deliver those that call unfeignedly upon him, from all woeful calamity, like unto thee.
They scorn and mock at our infirmity and weakness, but we humbly beseech thee O excellent father, (who beholdest the great dangers and miserable distresses we are in) to take us into thy mighty protection, and vouchsafe to preserve us from everlasting damnation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 2) We have a great while sore longed (O most merciful God) to celebrate thee in the most frequented assembly of the godly, which truly we will then do with a most ready and joyful mind, when as thou (through thy mighty power) shalt rid and deliver us from the cruel Devil and his furious Ministers. It is not unknown to thee how craftily, deceitfully, and after what a wicked manner he disquieteth thy faithful servants. Wherefore we heartily beseech thee, with so Godly an affection as we can, first to pardon and remit whatsoever we have unworthily committed against thy sacred law, and consequently stir up thyself stoutly to maintain, and valiantly to defend our rightful cause, least the pernicious enemies deride and vaunt themselves against thy dearly beloved servants,
(when as at their pleasures) they shall make them become very miserable: but rather let confusion and shame fall upon them, at what time they dare presume to set themselves against thy glory and our salvation. But contrariwise, let us (which be desirous of thy famous honor and excellent righteousness) be filled with perfect joy and gladness, that with a pleasant and cheerful heart we may set forth thy noble praise and deserved worthiness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PSALM 36: UPRIGHT JUSTICE
We know right well (O most mighty God) the force of wickedness to be so great, that who soever hath the same abiding in him, cannot be pricked and