Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#98

98. Psalm 143

1 Oh, hear my prayer, Lord,
unto me answer make,
and, in thy righteousness,
upon me pity take.

2 To thee I stretch my hands
to thee, my help alone;
for thou well understands
all my complaint and moan:

3 My thirsting soul desires,
and longeth after thee,
as thirsty ground requires
with rains refreshed to be.

4 Because I trust in thee,
O Lord, cause me to hear
thy loving-kindness free,
when morning doth appear.

5 Cause me to know the way
wherein my path should be;
for why, my soul on high
I do lift up to thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, hear my prayer, Lord
• Title: Psalm 143
• Meter: 66 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Psalm 143:1
  ;
  Psalm 143:6
  ;
  Psalm 143:8
• Topic: Guidance; Kindness; Longing; Trust
• Source: The Scottish Psalter, 1929, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: SALEN
• Meter: 66 66
• Key: c minor
• Source: American melody, 18th century; Harm. Church Hymnary, 4th edition, 2005
• Copyright: Arrangement © Church Hymnary Trust