Chapter 147

Again God is to be praised for his goodness towards his peculiar people, ℣.4 yea towards all the world: but most aboundantly towards his Church.

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   Alleluia. O Jerusalem praise our Lord: praise thy God, o Sion. strengthened the locks of thy gates: he

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   Because he hath hath blessed thy children in thee.

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   Who hath set thy borders peace: and filleth thee with the fat of corn

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   Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.

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   Who giveth snow as wool: scattereth mist as ashes.

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   He casteth his crystal as morsels: before the face of his cold who shall endure?

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   He shall send forth his word, and shall melt them: his spirit shall blow, and waters shall flow.

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   Who declareth his word to Jacob: his justices and judgments to Israel.

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   He hath not done in like manner to any nation: and his judgements he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.