1 He hath scattered the proud in the imagi

2 3 4 5 6 nation of their hearts.

1 He hath put down the mighty

1 As it was in the beginning is now,

and

"NUNC DIMITTIS."

1 LORD, now lettest Thou thy servant de

of thy people | Israel.

1 Glory be to the Father, and

1 And

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to the Son,

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to the Holy Ghost.

1 As it was in the beginning, is now, and

SELECT PORTIONS

OF THE

PSALMS OF DAVID.

PSALM III. (C.M.)

1 THOU, gracious LORD, art my defence;
On Thee my hopes rely;
Thou art my glory, and shalt yet
Lift up my head on high.

2 Guarded by Thee, I lay me down
My sweet repose to take;
Thro' Thee securely do I sleep,
Thro' Thee in safety wake.

3Salvation to the LORD belongs:
He only can defend;
His blessing He extends to all
That on His pow'r depend.

PSALM IV. (C. M.)

1 O LORD, Thou art my righteous Judge, To my complaint give ear;

Thou still redeem'st me from distress:
Have mercy, LORD, and hear.

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2 Then down in peace I'll lay my head,
And take my needful rest :
No other guard, O LORD, I crave,
Of Thy defence possess'd.

PSALM V. (C. M.)

1 LORD, hear the voice of my complaint, Accept my secret prayer:

To Thee alone, my King, my God,
Will I for help repair.

2 Thou in the morn my voice shalt hear,
And with the dawning day
To Thee devoutly I'll look up,
To Thee devoutly pray.

3 To righteous men the righteous LORD His blessing will extend;

And with His favour all His saints,
As with a shield defend.

PSALM VIII. (C. M.)

FIRST PART.

O THOU, to whom all creatures bow,
Within this earthly frame,

Thro' all the world how great art Thou!
How glorious is Thy name!

Heav'n Thy wond'rous acts are sung,
Nor fully reckon'd there;

And yet Thou mak'st the infant tongue
Thy boundless praise declare.