Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

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Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

What first I crave first granting me,

that I the royal rule may have of such as fear and honor thee. Let years as manifold 5 as can be any 6 told, thy king, O God, keep from the grave. Before thy face, grant ever he may sit, and let thy truth and grace his endless guard appointed be. Then singing pleasantly, praising incessantly, 7 I daily vows will pay to thee.

5 Manifold – many 6 As can be any – as any that can be 7 Incessantly – without stopping