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Text:Who will arise and plead my right
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:GOSHEN
Composer:Hugh Goodridge

42. Who will arise and plead my right

Who will arise and plead my right
and guard from numerous foes?
When earth and hell increase my plight,
my anxious worry grows!
"God, hold my sliding feet," I cried.
"Your statutes are my stay;
your mercies, constant by my side,
must guide me in your way.

“God, no attacks of mournful thoughts
can shake my inner peace.
Your love protects from others’ faults;
your guidance does not cease.
No works of mischief can arise
to set aside your laws,
for you, our refuge, rule the skies!
God, you defend my cause.”

Text Information
First Line: Who will arise and plead my right
Author: Isaac Watts (1719, alt. 2013)
Meter: CMD
Language: English
Publication Date: 2014
Scripture:
Source: Psalm 94, 2nd Part, alt.
Tune Information
Name: GOSHEN
Composer: Hugh Goodridge (2013)
Meter: CMD
Key: C Major
Copyright: © 2013 Hugh Goodridge



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