Glory to God ‎#723

723. Lord, Speak for Me, for I Am Yours (Psalm 26)

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Text Information

• First Line: Lord, speak, for me, for I am yours
• Title: Lord, Speak for Me, for I Am Yours (Psalm 26)
• Author: Marie J. Post (1983)
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 26
  ;
  James 3:1-12
• Topic: The Church; Discipleship and Mission; Living in Christ; Prayer; Trust
• Copyright: © 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources

Tune Information

• Name: PERRY
• Composer: Leo Sowerby (1962)
• Meter: CM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1964 Abingdon Press (admin. The Copyright Company)

Text Information:

Despite the concerns it shares with Psalm 1, Psalm 26 is not a declaration of blessing on those who live faithfully but the prayer of such a person to be vindicated by God. There is no prideful desire to seem holier than other people, only to appear before God without pretense.