29 For in thee I shall discomfit an host of men: and with the help of my G.o.d I shall leap over the wall.
30 The way of G.o.d is an undefiled way: the word of the Lord also is tried in the fire; he is the defender of all them that put their trust in him.
31 For who is G.o.d, but the Lord: or who hath any strength, except our G.o.d?
32 It is G.o.d, that girdeth me with strength of war: and maketh my way perfect.
33 He maketh my feet like harts feet: and setteth me up on high.
34 He teacheth mine hands to fight: and mine arms shall break even a bow of steel.
35 Thou hast given me the defence of thy salvation: thy right hand also shall hold me up, and thy loving correction shall make me great.
36 Thou shalt make room enough under me for to go: that my footsteps shall not slide.
37 I will follow upon mine enemies, and overtake them: neither will I turn again till I have destroyed them.
38 I will smite them, that they shall not be able to stand: but fall under my feet.
39 Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou shalt throw down mine enemies under me.
40 Thou hast made mine enemies also to turn their backs upon me: and I shall destroy them that hate me.
41 They shall cry, but there shall be none to help them: yea, even unto the Lord shall they cry, but he shall not hear them.
42 I will beat them as small as the dust before the wind: I will cast them out as the clay in the streets.
43 Thou shalt deliver me from the strivings of the people: and thou shalt make me the head of the heathen.
44 A people whom I have not known: shall serve me.
45 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: but the strange children shall dissemble with me.
46 The strange children shall fail: and be afraid out of their prisons.
47 The Lord liveth, and blessed be my strong helper: and praised be the G.o.d of my salvation;
48 Even the G.o.d that seeth that I be avenged: and subdueth the people unto me.
49 It is he that delivereth me from my cruel enemies, and setteth me up above mine adversaries: thou shalt rid me from the wicked man.
50 For this cause will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles: and sing praises unto thy Name.
51 Great prosperity giveth he unto his King: and sheweth loving-kindness unto David his Anointed, and unto his seed for evermore.
DAY 4 MORNING PRAYER
PSALM 19. _Caeli enarrant_.
The heavens declare the glory of G.o.d: and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 One day telleth another: and one night certifieth another.
3 There is neither speech nor language: but their voices are heard among them.
4 Their sound is gone out into all lands: and their words into the ends of the world.
5 In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun: which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
6 It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever: the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.
11 Moreover, by them is thy servant taught: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can tell how oft he offendeth: O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
13 Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me: so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart: be alway acceptable in thy sight,
15 O Lord: my strength, and my redeemer.
PSALM 20. _Exaudiat te Dominus_.
The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble: the Name of the G.o.d of Jacob defend thee;
2 Send thee help from the sanctuary: and strengthen thee out of Sion;
3 Remember all thy offerings: and accept thy burnt-sacrifice;
4 Grant thee thy heart"s desire: and fulfil all thy mind.
5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and triumph in the Name of the Lord our G.o.d: the Lord perform all thy pet.i.tions.
6 Now know I that the Lord helpeth his Anointed, and will hear him from his holy heaven: even with the wholesome strength of his right hand.
7 Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of the Lord our G.o.d.
8 They are brought down, and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9 Save, Lord, and hear us, O King of heaven; when we call upon thee.