The Psalter ‎#188

188. A Suppliant's Urgent Prayer

1 Make haste, O my God, to deliver, I pray,
O Lord, to my rescue make haste;
Let those who would harm me be filled with dismay,
And in their own folly disgraced.

2 Let them be turned back in confusion, O Lord,
Who in my destruction would joy;
Let shame and defeat be their only reward
Who sneers and derision employ.

3 May all those who seek Thee, and make Thee their choice,
Great gladness and blessedness see;
May all those who love Thy salvation rejoice
And constantly magnify Thee.

4 I cry in deep need and Thy help I implore;
Make haste to the rescue, I pray;
My Saviour Thou art, and my strength evermore,
No longer Thy coming delay.

Text Information

• First Line: Make haste, O my God, to deliver, I pray
• Title: A Suppliant's Urgent Prayer
• Meter: 11s and 8s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 70
• Topic: Afflictions: Prayer in; Aspirations: For Peace and Rest; Deliverance: From Enemies; Prayer: confidence in; Preservation; Salvation: Prayers for; Temptation
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DELPHINE
• Composer: Hart P. Danks
• Meter: 11s and 8s
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.