Chapter 45

The Church in persecution acknowledgeth God's perpetual defence, ℣.5 making her thereby more glorious, ℣.10 sometimes granting rest (℣.11 God himself checking the persecuters) and ever protecting her.

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   Unto the end, to the sons of Core, for the secrets. strength: an helper in tribulations, which

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   Our God is a refuge and have found us exceedingly.

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   Therefore will we not fear when the earth shall be troubled: and mountains transported into the heart of the sea.

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   Their waters have sounded, and were troubled: the mountains were troubled in his strength.

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   The violence of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the Highest hath sanctified his tabernacle.

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   God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early.

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   Nations are troubled, and Kingdoms are inclined: he gave his voice, the earth was moved.

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   The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our defender.

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   Come ye, & see the works of our Lord, what wonders he hath put upon the earth:

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    taking away wars even unto the end of the earth. He shall destroy bow, & break weapons: and shields he shall burn with fire.

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    Be quiet, and see that I am God: I shall be exalted among the gentiles, and I shall be exalted in the earth.

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    The Lord of hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our defender.