Psalm IV

O Hear me when to thee I call,
God of my [help and] righteousness:
Have mercy on me, hear my prayer,
Thou sav'dst me in [my great] distress.

O sons of men, how long will ye
[The great] God's glory vilifie?
How long will ye love vanity,
And seek and trust a [flatt'ring] lie?

But know that God doth for himself
The Godly [choose and] set apart;
The Lord will hear when I to him
Do call [in faith] with fervent heart.

Fear God therefore: Take heed of sin:
[Use to] consider with your hearts:
In secret silence of the night
In bed, when sleep [from you] departs.

Offer to God the sacrifice
Of Love and [sincere] righteousness,
And then put all your trust in him
To save [and help] you in distress.

Deceived men enquire for good,
[But where] to find it cannot tell:
Lord, let the glory of thy face
Shine forth [on us] and we are well.

Thy Love and Grace into my heart
Hath put more joy and [solid] peace,
Then all their wealth will them afford,
When Corn and Wine [do most] increase.

I will both lay me down in peace,
And hope for [quiet] rest and sleep,
Trusting alone that thou Lord wilt
Me and my dwelling [safely] keep.