Psalms for All Seasons ‎#121E

121E. I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes

1 I to the hills will lift my eyes;
from whence shall come my aid?
My help is from the Lord alone,
who heaven and earth has made.

2 God will not let your foot be moved,
your guardian never sleeps;
God's watchful and unslumbering care
protects and safely keeps.

3 Your faithful keeper is the Lord,
your shelter and your shade;
'neath sun or moon, by day or night,
you shalt not be afraid.

4 From evil God will keep you safe,
provide for all you need;
your going out, your coming in,
God will forever lead.

Text Information

• First Line: I to the hills will lift my eyes
• Title: I to the Hills Will Lift My Eyes
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 121
• Topic: Assurance; Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Comfort and Encouragement; Daily Prayer: Evening Prayer; Daily Prayer: Midday Prayer; Disciples / Calling; Elements of Worship: Sending; Endurance; Evil; God as: Refuge; God as: Shepherd; God as: Creator; God's: Will; God's: Armor; God's: Love; God's: Majesty; God's: Nearness; God's: People (flock, sheep); God's: Presence; God's: Protection; God's: Strength; New Creation; Occasional Services: Christian Marriage; Occasional Services: Funerals; Peace; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; People of God / Church: Family of God; Prayer; Songs of Zion; Year A, Lent, 2nd Sunday; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 16-22
• Source: Psalter, 1912, alt. 1988

Tune Information

• Name: UNION
• Composer (attributed to): Stephen Jenks
• Arranger: Alice Parker
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Genuine Church Music, 1832
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000 Alice Parker
• Notes: This Appalachian tune should be sung warmly, with breadth, and not too quickly. Feel one very large pulse per measure.