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It reads:
PSALM 22
The Lord ruleth me : and I shall want nothing. He hath s me in a place of pasture.
He hath brought me up, on the water of refreshment: He hath converted my soul.
He hath led me on the paths of justice, for His own name's sake.
For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for Thou art with me.
Thy rod and Thy sta , they have comforted me.
Thou hast prepared a table before me, against them that a ict me.
Thou h t anointed my head with oil; and my chalice which inebriateth me, how goodly is it!
And Thy mercy will follow me all the days of my life.
And that I may dwell in the house of the Lord unto len h of days.
David trained a group of singers and players for the religious ceremonies. They used the harp and psaltery, which are stringed instruments; the pipe, the horn, and the straight trumpet, which are wind instru­ ments; the tambourine, the c bal, and the triangle.
In spite of the sins which David committed, he was a great king and a prophet and reigned for forty years. He form a strong ar and a good gover ent and established a capital. He was deeply religious and was most zealous in restoring to its original the worship of the true God. He showed sincere re­ pent ce for his sins and hence is a model for peni-
makes an act offaith in God, Who will take care of
THE KING FROM WHOM THE REDEEMER DESCENDED 207 as a shepherd cares for his sheep.
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