Chapter 18

God's perfect goodness and glory is shewed by his great works, and by his Apostles, sent with heavenly commission to preach in all tongues to all nations. ℣.6 Christ's coming into the world, and return unto heaven: ℣.8 his immaculate Law: ℣.13 wherein notwithstanding the just shall have need to pray for remission of smallest and daily sins.

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   Unto the end, the Psalm of David.

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   The heavens shew forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the works of his hands.

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   Day unto day uttereth word: and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

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   There are no languages, nor speeches, whose voices are not heard.

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   Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth; and unto the ends of the round world the words of them.

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   He put his tabernacle in the sun: & himself as a bridegroom coming forth of his bride-chamber. He hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way,

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   his coming forth from the top of heaven: And his recourse even to the top thereof: neither is there that can hide himself from his heat.

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   The law of our Lord is immaculate converting souls: the testimony of our Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.

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   The justices of our Lord be right, making hearts joyful: the precept of our Lord lightsome, illuminating the eyes.

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    The fear of our Lord is holy, permanent for ever and ever: the judgments of our Lord be true, justified in themselves.

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    To be desired above gold and much precious stone: and more sweet above honey and the honey-comb.

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    For thy servant keepeth them, in keeping them is much reward.

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    Sins who understandeth? From my secret sins cleanse me:

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    and from other mens spare thy servant. If they shall not have dominion over me, then shall I be immaculate; and shall be cleansed from the greatest sin.

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    And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart in thy sight always. O Lord my helper and my Redeemer.