PSALM XXVII.
[ 1] GOD is my Saviour and my Light,
Why should I be dismay'd?
The Psalms of David in meter fitted to the tunes used in parish-churches / by John Patrick ...
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- Title
- The Psalms of David in meter fitted to the tunes used in parish-churches / by John Patrick ...
- Author
- Patrick, John, 1632-1695.
- Publication
- London :: Printed for A. and J. Churchill ... and L. Meredith ...,
- 1694.
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- Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms -- Paraphrases, English.
- Psalters.
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Page 51
Tis he defends my Life, of whom
Then need I be afraid?
[ 2] When my inhumane foes drew near,
And to devour me gap'd;
They stumbled ere they seiz'd their prey,
They fell, and I escap'd.
[ 3] I would not fear, should mighty hosts
Encamp'd against me lie;
Nor, if by open force assail'd,
Despair of Victory.
[ 4] One thing I beg of God, and hope
I shall not be deny'd;
T' attend his Service in his House,
And ever there abide.
Frequent converses with him there
Fresh pleasures will create;
To have my doubts resolv'd, I'll there
For his Directions wait.
[ 5] In dangers no retiring place
Could me so surely hide;
Nor in a Fortress on a Rock
Could I more safe abide.
[ 6] As soon as Victory my head
Above my foes shall raise
Off'rings of Joy I'll thither bring,
And there will sing thy praise.
Part II.
[ 7] Hear my requests, and, Lord, return An Answer full of Grace; [ 8] Thy Face thou bad'st me seek, and I, Resolve to seek thy Face.Page 52
[ 9] Lord, do not in displeasure hide
Thy Face, nor me reject:
Those Succours I have had before,
From thee I still expect.
[ 10] My Parents Love is not so great
As thine, nor Care so large:
When they forsake me, I become
Still more thy Care and Charge.
[ 11] Lord, let me plainly see the way
Where I may safely tread;
Avoiding all the cunning Snares
Mines enemies have laid.
[ 12] Leave me not to their will, who first
My Name with Slanders blast;
And all the Cruelty they breath
Will execute at last.
[ 13] How wretched had I been, when I,
With troubles was opprest,
Had I not hop'd thy Mercy would
Secure my Peace and Rest.
[ 14] Wait still on God, my Soul, from him
Courage and Strength derive;
Tho' he delay, he will at length
Thy fainting heart revive.