A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#50

50. Whom should I fear, since God to me

1 Whom should I fear, since God to me
is saving Health and Light?
Since strongly he my Life supports,
what can my Soul affright?
2 With fierce Intent my Flesh to tear,
when Foes beset me round,
They stumbled, and their haughty Crests
were made to strike the Ground.

3 Thro' him, my Heart, undaunted, dares
with num'rous Hosts to cope;
Thro' him in doubtful Streights of War
for good Success I hope.
4 Henceforth within his house to dwell
I earnestly desire;
His wond'rous Beauty there to view,
and His blest Will inquire.

5 For there may I with comfort rest,
in Times of deep distress;
And safe as on a Rock abide
in that secure Recess:
6 Whilst God o'er all my haughty Foes
my lofty Head shall raise;
And I my joyful Off'ring bring,
and sing glad Songs of Praise.

Part II

7 Continue, Lord, to hear my Voice,
whene'er to Thee I cry;
In Mercy all my Pray'rs receive,
nor my Request deny.
8 When us to seek thy glorious Face
Thou kindly dost advise;
"Thy glorious Face I'll always seek,"
my grateful Heart replies.

9 Then hide not Thou thy Face, O Lord,
nor me in Wrath reject:
My God and Saviour, leave not him
thou didst so oft protect.
10 Tho' all my Friends, and nearest Kin,
their helpless Charge forsake;
Yet Thou, whose Love excels them all,
wilt Care and Pity take.

11 Instruct me in thy Paths, O Lord;
my Ways directly guide;
Lest envious Men, who watch my Steps,
should see me tread aside.
12 Lord, disappoint my cruel Foes;
defeat their ill Desire,
Whose lying Lips, and bloody Hands,
against my Peace conspire.

13 I trusted that my future Life
should with thy Love be crown'd;
Or else my fainting soul had sunk,
with Sorrow compass'd round.
14 God's Time with patient Faith expect,
and He'll inspire thy Breast
With inward Strength: Do thou thy Part,
and leave to Him the rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Whom should I fear, since God to me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1754
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27

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