Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#11

11. No Longer, Lord, Despise Me

1 No longer, Lord despise me,
Nor in thy wrath chastise me,
Thy mercy I implore.
How long Thine anger cherish?
Consumed thereby I perish;
My soul is troubled sore.

2 To me, O Lord, returning,
Save Thou, with pity yearning.
Shall death Thy memory keep?
Or shall the grave confess Thee?
Or I give thanks and bless Thee,
While day and night I weep?

3 The Lord will ever hear me,
And when I pray be near me,
To put my foes to shame;
Turned back, no more to grieve me,
They suddenly shall leave me.
All glory to His Name!

Text Information

• First Line: No longer, Lord, despise me
• Title: No Longer, Lord, Despise Me
• Versifier: Rev. Edward A. Collier
• Meter: 7 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 6
• Topic: Chastisements; Death; Deliverance from Death; Deliverance From Enemies; Sorrow for Sin

Tune Information

• Name: PLEADING
• Composer: L. Bourgeois (1551)
• Arranger: H. P. Steenhuis (1899)
• Meter: 7 7 6 D.
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Dutch Psalter, Psalm 6