THE PSALMS of DAVID, PSALM XXXI

In Thee, O Lord, I place my Trust, O put me not to Shame; Deliver me from threat'ning Ills, As righteous is thy Name. Bow down thy gracious Ear, let me Deliv'rance speedy gain; Be my strong Rock, and shelt'ring Tow'r, Where I may safe remain. For thou my Rock, and Fortress, art; For thy Name's Sake me guide. O pull me from their private Snares; Thou do'st my Strength abide. Into thine Hands, almighty God, My Spirit I commit; Lord God of Truth, who to redeem Hast never fail'd me yet. Who lying Vanities regard, I always have abhor'd; But ever, in my greatest Straights, Have trusted in the Lord. With Joy, and Gladness, I'll record The Mercies thou hast shown; For thou hast mine Affliction seen, My Soul in Trouble known. Thou hast not shut me in the Pow'r Of a false treach'rous Race; But set my Feet at Liberty In an enlarged Place.