Psalms of David 27
27
PSALM XXVII.
C. M.
1WHOM should I fear, since God to me
Is saving health and light?
Since strongly he my life supports,
What can my soul affright?
2With fierce intent my flesh to tear,
When foes beset me round,
They stumbled, and their lofty crests
Were made to strike the ground.
3Through him my heart, undaunted, dares
With mighty hosts to cope;
Through him, in doubtful straits of war
For good success I hope.
4Henceforth within his house to dwell
I earnestly desire,
His wondrous beauty there to view,
And of his will enquire.
5For there may I with comfort rest,
In times of deep distress;
And safe, as on a rock, abide,
In that secure recess;
6Whilst God o’er all my haughty foes
My lofty head shall raise;
And I my joyful tribute bring,
With grateful songs of praise.
The Second Part.
7Continue, Lord, to hear my voice,
Whene’er to thee I cry;
In mercy my complaints receive,
Nor my request deny.
8When us to seek thy glorious face
Thou kindly dost advise;
Thy glorious face I’ll always seek,
My grateful heart replies.
9Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord,
Nor me in wrath reject;
My God and Saviour, leave not him
Thou didst so oft protect.
10Though all my friends and kindred too
Their helpless charge forsake,
Yet thou, whose love excels them all,
Wilt care and pity take.
11Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord,
My ways directly guide;
Lest envious men, who watch my steps,
Should see me tread aside.
12Lord, disappoint my cruel foes,
Defeat their ill desire,
Whose lying lips and bloody hands
Against my peace conspire.
13I trusted that my future life
Should with thy love be crown’d,
Or else my fainting soul had sunk,
With sorrow compass’d round.
14God’s time with patient faith expect,
Who will inspire thy breast
With inward strength; do thou thy part,
And leave to him the rest.
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Psalms of David 27
27
PSALM XXVII.
C. M.
1WHOM should I fear, since God to me
Is saving health and light?
Since strongly he my life supports,
What can my soul affright?
2With fierce intent my flesh to tear,
When foes beset me round,
They stumbled, and their lofty crests
Were made to strike the ground.
3Through him my heart, undaunted, dares
With mighty hosts to cope;
Through him, in doubtful straits of war
For good success I hope.
4Henceforth within his house to dwell
I earnestly desire,
His wondrous beauty there to view,
And of his will enquire.
5For there may I with comfort rest,
In times of deep distress;
And safe, as on a rock, abide,
In that secure recess;
6Whilst God o’er all my haughty foes
My lofty head shall raise;
And I my joyful tribute bring,
With grateful songs of praise.
The Second Part.
7Continue, Lord, to hear my voice,
Whene’er to thee I cry;
In mercy my complaints receive,
Nor my request deny.
8When us to seek thy glorious face
Thou kindly dost advise;
Thy glorious face I’ll always seek,
My grateful heart replies.
9Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord,
Nor me in wrath reject;
My God and Saviour, leave not him
Thou didst so oft protect.
10Though all my friends and kindred too
Their helpless charge forsake,
Yet thou, whose love excels them all,
Wilt care and pity take.
11Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord,
My ways directly guide;
Lest envious men, who watch my steps,
Should see me tread aside.
12Lord, disappoint my cruel foes,
Defeat their ill desire,
Whose lying lips and bloody hands
Against my peace conspire.
13I trusted that my future life
Should with thy love be crown’d,
Or else my fainting soul had sunk,
With sorrow compass’d round.
14God’s time with patient faith expect,
Who will inspire thy breast
With inward strength; do thou thy part,
And leave to him the rest.
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