The Psalms of David ‎#XXVa

XXVa. Waiting for Pardon and Direction

1 I lift my soul to God,
My trust is in his name:
Let not my foes that seek my blood,
Still triumph in my shame.

2 Sin and the powers of hell
Persuade me to despair:;
LORD make me know thy cov'nant well
That I may ’scape the snare.

3 From the first dawning light,
'Till the dark ev'ning rise,
For thy salvation, LORD, I wait,
With ever-longing eyes.

4 Remember all thy grace,
And lead me in thy truth;
Forgive the sins of riper days,
And follies of my youth.

5 The Lord is just and kind;
The meek shall learn his ways;
And ev'ry humble sinner find
The methods of his grace.

6 For his own goodness sake,
He saves my soul from shame:
He pardons (though my guilt be great)
Through my Redeemer’s name.

Text Information

• First Line: I lift my soul to God
• Title: Waiting for Pardon and Direction
• Meter: Short Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 25:1-11

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