Psalm 66: In Necessity to the Glory of God, for Letting us at Liberty
those things which thou so lovingly bestowest upon us, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PSALM 66: IN NECESSITY TO THE GLORY
OF GOD, FOR LETTING US AT LIBERTY
Such is thy mighty power and invincible force (O most good and merciful God) that thou at length usest to subdue under thy obeisance the enemies of thy name and glory, even by thy puissant strength, how much so ever they strive against thee in their furious madness: which thing the godly duly waying with themselves, have a very great and fervent desire to honor thy divine Majesty, to exalt thee with praises, and faithfully to worship thy excellency. For as thou in times past causest the sea to open herself unto the children of Israel, and didst turn aside the river of Jordan against his stream, and hast expulsed the Jews enemies from their ancient inheritance, who seemed otherwise not to be subduable: so we now earnestly require thee that thou wouldest do the like for thy dearly beloved: let them flourish in heavenly gifts, so that they faint not through exercise of temptations, but being well tried, fined, and thoroughly purged with unfortunate mishaps, they may shine in the brightness of virtues, who having comfortable things prepared for them of thee, being their father and creator after their grievous afflictions and much troublesomeness of mind, let them in the end render unto thee, the vows of praise, and songs of commendation. Move us forward I humbly beseech thee, to fear and honor him, by having his benefits very diligently in our remembrance, which (of his infinite goodness) he hath bestowed upon us, who being provoked by our thankfulness, may hereafter give a more loving and favorable attentive ear to our lowly prayers, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
PSALM 67: FOR THE AUGMENTATION OF THE GOSPEL
The two things (O most mighty God) which mortal creatures do very greatly wish for, are these, namely that they may be acceptable to thy divine Majesty, and