Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#99

99. Psalm 143

1 Oh, hear my prayer, Lord,
be open to my plea,
with justice and with faithfulness
please answer me.
My spirit shrivels up,
my heart numbs with despair,
in awe of your great deeds I raise
my earnest prayer.

2 I thirst for your response,
thirst like the desert lands;
entreating you, my God, I lift
my outstretched hands.
Lord, quickly make reply
and do not hide your face,
or else my spirit faints from lack
of your embrace.

3 Because I trust in you
and offer you my prayer,
let me, when morning comes, discern
your loving care.
My heart is set on you;
this earnest plea I make,
that you will show the road my life
is meant to take.

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, hear my prayer, Lord
• Title: Psalm 143
• Meter: 6684 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Psalm 143:6-8
  ;
  Psalm 143:4
  ;
  Psalm 143:1
  ;
  Psalm 143:10
• Topic: Guidance; Kindness; Longing; Trust
• Source: The Scottish Psalter, 1929, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: LEONI
• Arranger: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799)
• Meter: 6684 D
• Key: f minor
• Source: Hebrew melody