Religion

Psalm 54

by William Barton 1598?–1678

From The Book of Psalms in Metre (1644)

Religion

LOrd save me by thy mighty Name,
Me by thy strength defend:
O hear the humble pray'r I frame,
And these my suits attend.
For strangers do against me rise,
Oppressors seek my soul:
They set not God before their eies,
Their actions to controul.
Lo, God's my help, the Lord's with those
That do my soul maintain:
Their evill to mine envious foes,
He shall repay again.
Destroy them in thy righteousness,
And freely I'l accord,
With sacrifice thy Name to bless,
For it is good ô Lord.
For he hath me delivered,
From all perplexing woes:
Mine eye hath seen accomplished
His will upon my foes.

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A metrical version of Psalm 54.

MLA

Barton, William. “Psalm 54.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/barton_w/53/.

Chicago

Barton, William. “Psalm 54.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/barton_w/53/.

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