Psalm XVI

Lord keep me, for I trust in thee,
My refuge and my [chosen] part.

My soul by thy command hath said
That thou my [Lord and] Saviour art.

My goodness cannot profit thee,
But it may reach [to men] on earth;
To such as are my great delight,
Thy [precious] Saints of heavenly birth.

They that in any other trust
Do [their own] sorrows multiply;
Their Idols service I detest,
Their names I [hate and] vilifie.

The Lord my part and portion is,
He bounteously [for me] provides;
Thou doft maintain my happy lot,
[Thou art] my hope, and none besides.

The place which mercy for me chose,
[To me] hath good and pleasant been;
The heritage by grace assign'd,
Excels all that [by eyes] is seen.

I thankfully do bless the Lord,
[Who was] my Counsellor and Light,
Whereby my reins and secret thoughts
Instruct me in the [silent] night.

I set the Lord before me still,
[Because] he is at my right hand
In all assaults, in lowest state
[I hope] I shall unmoved stand.

Therefore my heart in me is glad;
Joy's by my [Glorying] tongue exprest,
In hope and confidence on God
[My pain'd] my dying flesh shall rest.

Thou wilt not cast my soul to hell,
Nor [shall the] grave my life detain;
My Lord Corruption did not see,
Nor shall I there [in still] remain.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life,
Full-[ness of] Joy thy presence gives;
At thy right hand the blessed Church
In [ever-] lasting pleasures lives.