23views 0shareA prayer of David in extremity of danger. 1 Of understanding for David. A prayer when he was in the cave. [1 Kings 24] 2 I cried to the Lord with…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 39 – Book of Sirach
21views 0shareThe exercises of the wise man. The Lord is to be glorified for his works. 1 The wise men will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients, and will be…
Psalm 102 – Benedic, anima
24views 0shareThanksgiving to God for his mercies. 1 For David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and let all that is within me bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord,…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 19 – The Bible
22views 0shareWhy God shewed no mercy to the Egyptians. His favour to the Israelites. All creatures obey God’s orders for the service of the good, and the punishment of the wicked. 1…
Proverbs, chapter 30 – The wise man thinketh humbly of himself
20views 0shareHis prayer and sentiments upon certain virtues and vices. 1 The words of Gatherer the son of Vomiter. The vision which the man spoke with whom God is, and who being…
Psalm 20 – Domine, in virtute
34views 0sharePraise to God for Christ’s exaltation after his passion. [1] Unto the end. A psalm for David. [2] In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation…
Psalm 140 – A prayer against sinful words, and deceitful flatterers
20views 0shareA psalm of David 1 I have cried to thee, O Lord, hear me: hearken to my voice, when I cry to thee. 2 Let my prayer be directed as incense…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 38 – Book of Sirach
24views 0shareOf physicians and medicines: what is to be done in sickness, and how we are to mourn for the dead. Of the employments of labourers and artificers. 1 Honour the physician…
Psalm 101 – Domine, exaudi
23views 0shareA prayer for one in affliction: the fifth penitential psalm. 1 The prayer of the poor man, when he was anxious, and poured out his supplication before the Lord. 2 Hear,…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 18
22views 0shareThe slaughter of the firstborn in Egypt: the efficacy of Aaron’s intercession, in the sedition on occasion of Core. 1 But thy saints had a very great light, and they heard…
Proverbs, chapter 29
14views 0share1 The man that with a stiff neck despiseth him that reproveth him, shall suddenly be destroyed: and health shall not follow him. 2 When just men increase, the people shall…
Psalm 19 – Exaudiat te Dominus
38views 0shareA prayer for the king. [1] Unto the end. A psalm for David. [2] May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation: may the name of the God of…
Psalm 139 – Eripe me, Domine
10views 0shareA prayer to be delivered from the wicked. 1 Unto the end, a psalm for David. 2 Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: rescue me from the unjust man….
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 37 – Book of Sirach
24views 0shareOf the choice of friends and counsellors. 1 Every friend will say: I also am his friend: but there is a friend, that is only a friend in name. Is not…
Psalm 100 – Misericordiam et judicium
26views 0shareThe prophet exhorteth all by his example, to follow mercy and justice. 1 A psalm for David himself. Mercy and judgment I will sing to thee, O Lord: I will sing,…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 17 – The Bible
14views 0shareThe Egyptian darkness. 1 For thy judgments, O Lord, are great, and thy words cannot be expressed: therefore undisciplined souls have erred. 2 For while the wicked thought to be able…
Proverbs, chapter 28
23views 0share1 The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread. 2 For the sins of the land many are the princes…
Psalm 14 – Domine, quis habitabit
17views 0shareWhat kind of men shall dwell in the heavenly Sion. [1] A psalm of David. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle? or who shall rest in thy holy hill? [2]…
Psalm 138 – Domine, probasti
26views 0shareGod’s special providence over his servants. 1 Lord, thou hast proved me, and known me: 2 Thou hast known my sitting down, and my rising up. 3 Thou hast understood my…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 36 – Book of Sirach
24views 0shareA prayer for the church of God. Of a good heart, and a good wife. 1 Have mercy upon us, O God of all, and behold us, and shew us the…