Religion

Psalm 131

by William Barton 1598?–1678

From The Book of Psalms in Metre (1644)

Religion

O LORD, I have no loftie eies,
Nor haughty heart have I:
My soul I do not exercise,
In things too great and high.
Sure I have shew'd my self as mild,
And have my self contain'd
In silent meekness, like a child
From his fond mother wean'd.
Like to a weaned infant just,
My soul is pacifi'd:
Let Israel in JEHOVAH trust,
And trusting so abide.

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A metrical version of Psalm 131.

MLA

Barton, William. “Psalm 131.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/barton_w/130/.

Chicago

Barton, William. “Psalm 131.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/barton_w/130/.

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