Religion

Psalm 67

by William Barton 1598?–1678

From The Book of Psalms in Metre (1644)

Religion

O God be mercifull to thine,
And bless us every one:
Command thy face on us to shine:
Thy way on earth make knowne.
Thy saving health to Nations all:
Let people praise thy Name:
O let them all in generall
Give praises to the same.
Let all the people far and wide,
Sing out with joy and mirth:
For thou shalt justly judge and guide
The Nations of the earth.
Let all that are of humane birth,
Praise thee, and not surcease:
Then shall the fat and fruitfull earth,
yield plentifull increase.
Yea God our God shall bless us then,
Great blessings God shall send:
He shall be fear'd of mortall men,
To earths remotest end.

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A metrical version of Psalm 67.

MLA

Barton, William. “Psalm 67.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/barton_w/66/.

Chicago

Barton, William. “Psalm 67.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/barton_w/66/.

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