we beseech thee] This declareth that the very wicked in their necesities flie unto God for succour, and also that they are touched with a certain fear to shed mans bloud, when as they know no manifest signe of wickednesse.
hast done as it pleaseth thee] We do acknowledge in all this expresse signes of thy power, justice, and supreame providence, to which because we will not displease thee, we submit our selves, to performe this execution.