Psalms of David 13
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PSALM XIII.
C .M.
1HOW long wilt thou forget me, Lord?
Must I for ever mourn?
How long wilt thou withdraw from me,
Oh! never to return?
2How long shall anxious thoughts my soul,
And grief my heart oppress?
How long my enemies insult,
And I have no redress?
3O hear, and to my longing eyes
Restore thy wonted light;
And suddenly, or I shall sleep
In everlasting night.
4Restore me, lest they proudly boast
’Twas their own strength o’ercame;
Permit not them that vex my soul
To triumph in my shame.
5Since I have always plac’d my trust
Beneath thy mercy’s wing,
Thy saving health will come, and then
My heart with joy shall spring:
6Then shall my song, with praise inspir’d,
To thee, my God ascend;
Who to thy servant in distress
Such bounty didst extend.
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First published 1696, improved 1698.
