Psalm 138

BEfore the Gods thy praise I'l sing,
My heart shall have regard
Thy praise to utter, worshipping
Thy holy Temple-ward.
Thy praise, for thy compassions tri'd,
And truth, will I proclame.
For thou thy Word hast magnifi'd,
Yea more then all thy Name.
That day whereon I cri'd to thee,
Thou answeredst me again:
With inward strength thou strength'nedst me,
My soul for to sustain.
All Kings on earth shall give thee praise,
When they shall hear thy words:
Yea singing walk along thy wayes,
Such great fame is our LORDS.
Though God be high, he hath respect
To such as lowly be:
But all proud persons doth neglect,
Sure thou wilt quicken me.
Yea, though I walk in midst of woes,
Thy hand shalt thou extend
Against the wrath of all my foes,
Thy right hand shall defend.
What me concerns will God fulfill,
Most firm thy mercy stands:
Forsake not Lord, but succour still
The work of thine own hands.