17 But the merciful Goodness' of the LORD" endureth' for ever and ever" upon 'them that 'fear Him and His' Righteousness" up'on 'children's 'children;

18 Even' upon such" as 'keep His 'Covenant and' think upon' His com'mandments 'to 'do them.

19 The LORD" hath prepared' His 'Seat' in 'Heaven and His Kingdom 'ruleth lover 'all.

20 O' praise' the LORD, ye Angels' of His, ye' that ex'cel in 'strength : ye" that fulfil His commandment, and hearken' unto the 'Voice' of 'His 'words.

21 O' praise' the LORD, all 'ye His 'hosts ye servants' of His 'that 'do His 'pleasure.

22 O speak' good' of the LORD, all ye works of His, in all places' of 'His do'minion -Praise' thou the 'LORD, 'O my 'soul!

Benedic, anima mea.

1 PRAISE the LORD, 'O my 'soul : 0 LORD' my GOD, Thou art become" exceeding glorious; Thou' art clothed" with 'Majesty 'and 'Honour.

2 Thou' deckest Thyself' with Light" as' it were 'with a 'garment and spreadest' out" the 'heavens like a 'curtain.

mf 3 Who' layeth" the beams' of His chambers in the 'waters and maketh' the clouds" His chariot, and walketh' upon the 'wings of the 'wind.

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4 He' maketh" His 'Angels 'spirits: and' His Ministers 'a 'flaming fire.

5 He' laid" the foundations of the Earth that' it never' should 'move' at 'any time.

Thou' coveredst it' with the Deep" like' as 'with a 'garment: the waters 'stand 'in the 'hills.

7 At Thy' rebuke 'they 'flee at the voice' of Thy thunder 'they are a'fraid. 8 They go up" as high' as the hills, and down" to the valleys 'be'neath : even' unto the place" which 'Thou hast ap'pointed for them.

9 Thou hast set them' their bounds" which they 'shall not 'pass: neither' turn again to cover the 'earth.

10 He' sendeth' the springs 'into the 'rivers which 'run' a'mong the 'hills.

11 All' beasts' of the field 'drink thereof and' the wild 'asses 'quench their 'thirst.

12 Beside them" shall' the fowls of the air" have their 'habi'tation and 'sing' a'mong the 'branches.

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13 He' watereth" the hills 'from a'bove: the earth' is filled" with' the 'fruit of 'Thy 'works.

14 He' bringeth forth' grass 'for the 'cattle and green herb" for the 'service lof 'men;

15 That' He may bring' food" out of the earth, and wine" that maketh glad' the 'heart of 'man : and oil" to make him' a cheerful countenance, and bread" to 'strengthen 'man's 'heart.

16 The trees' of the LORD' also" are 'full of 'sap even" the cedars' of Libanus 'which 'He hath 'planted;

17 Wherein' the birds 'make their and' the fir-trees" are' a 'dwelling 'for the 'stork.

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18 The high hills" are' a refuge" for the 'wild 'goats and so' are' the stony 'rocks 'for the 'conies.

19 He' appointed' the moon" for 'certain 'seasons and' the sun 'know'eth his 'going 'down.

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20 Thou makest' darkness" that it 'may be 'night wherein" all' the beasts' of the 'forest 'do 'move.

21 The lions" roaring after 'their 'prey : do 'seek their 'meat' from 'GOD.

22 The sun" ariseth, and' they get them' a'way to'gether and' lay them down 'in their 'dens.

23 Man" goeth forth' to his work, and 'to his labour: un'til 'the 'e'vening.

24 O LORD, how manifold' are 'Thy 'works in Wisdom" hast Thou made

them all; the earth" is 'full of 'Thy 'riches.

mf 25 So" is the great' and wide 'sea 'also: wherein' are things creeping' innumerable, both 'small' and 'great 'beasts.

26 There' go' the ships, and there' is 'that Leviathan: whom' Thou hast made" to take his 'pastime 'there'in.

27 These wait" all' up'on 'Thee that' Thou mayest give them 'meat' in 'due 'season.

28 When" Thou givest it' them 'they 'gather it and when' Thou openest' Thy Hand" they are 'filled 'with 'good.

29 When" Thou hidest' Thy Face 'they are 'troubled : when' Thou takest away' their breath" they die, and' are turned a'gain' to 'their 'dust.

30 When' Thou lettest' Thy breath" go forth" they shall be 'made : and' Thou shalt renew' the 'face 'of the 'Earth.

31 The glorious' Majesty' of the LORD" shall' en'dure for 'ever: the LORD" shall re'joice' in 'His 'Works.

32 The Earth' shall tremble" at the 'look of 'Him: if' He do" but touch' the 'hills, 'they shall 'smoke.

33 I will sing' unto the LORD" as long' as 'I 'live I' will praise' my GOD 'while I 'have my 'being.

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34 And so" shall' my words 'please Him: my joy" shall 'be 'in the 'LORD.

35 As' for sinners, they' shall be consumed" out of the earth, and′ the ungodly" shall 'come to an 'end :-Praise" ff thou the LORD, O my 'soul, 'praise' the

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DAY 21.

Morning Prayer.

PSALM CV. Confitemini Domino.

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thanks" unto the LORD,

and call' upon 'His 'Name: tell' the
people" what 'things 'He hath 'done.
20 let your songs" be of Him, 'and
'praise Him and let' your talking" be' of
'all His 'wondrous 'works.

3 Rejoice" in His' 'Holy 'Name: let' the heart' of them' re'joice' that 'seek the 'LORD.

4 Seek' the LORD" and 'His 'Strength : seek' His 'Face 'ever'more.

5 Remember' the marvellous Works" that 'He hath 'done: His' Wonders, and the 'Judgments" of 'His 'Mouth,

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6 0 ye seed' of Abraham 'His 'servant : children' of 'Jacob 'His 'chosen.

7 He is the LORD, 'our GOD: His judgments are in 'all the 'world.

8 He hath been' alway' mindful" of His Covenant 'and 'Promise: that He made' to a 'thousand 'generations;

9 Even' the Covenant" that He made