Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

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Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

Psalm 45 with Mary Sidney Herbert – A Royal Wedding My heart indites an argument 1 of worth, the praise of him that doth the scepter sway; 2 My tongue the pen to paint his praises forth, shall write as swift, as swiftest writer may. Then to the king these are the words I say: Fairer art thou than sons of mortal race; because high God hath blessed thee for ay, 3 thy lips, as springs, do flow with speaking grace. Thy honored sword gird to thy mighty side, O thou that dost all things in might excel; With glory prosper, on with triumph ride, since justice, truth, and meekness with thee dwell. So that right hand of thine shall teaching tell 4 such things to thee, as well may terror 5 bring, and terror such, as never erst befell 6 to mortal minds at sight of mortal king.

1 Indites an argument – writes on a theme 2 Sway – yield 3 Ay – ever 4 Tell – recount 5 Terror – deep awe 6 Never erst befell – never before happened