A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#243

243. I Cry'd aloud, unto the Lord

1. I Cry'd aloud, unto the Lord,
And fervently I pray'd.
2. To him I pour'd out my Complaint;
My Griefs before him laid.
3. When Sorrows overwhelm'd my Soul,
Then thou my Path didst know:
They laid their private Snares for me,
Wherever I should go.

4. On my Right-hand I look'd, and saw,
That not one Friend was there;
All Refuge fail'd, ev'n Flight was fled,
None for my Soul did care.
5. To Thee, O Lord, I cry'd, and said,
"Thou art my Hope alone;
"My Portion, while on Earth I live,
"And when from hence I'm gone.

6. I, to the last Extreams, am brought,
O hear my earnest Cry;
Me from my Persecutors save,
Who stronger are than I.
7. From this dark Prison bring my Soul,
That I thy Name may praise;
The Just shall me surround, for thou
Shalt me reward with Grace.

Text Information

• First Line: I Cry'd aloud, unto the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1752
• Scripture:
  Psalm 142

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