Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#309

309. To God My Earnest Voice I Raise

1 To God my earnest voice I raise,
To God my voice imploring prays;
Before His face my grief I show
And tell my trouble and my woe.

2 When gloom and sorrow compass me,
The path I take is known to Thee,
And all the toils that foes do lay
To snare Thy servant in his way.

3 All unprotected, lo, I stand,
No friendly guardian at my hand,
No place of flight or refuge near,
And none to whom my soul is dear.

4 O Lord, my Savior, now to Thee,
Without a hope besides, I flee,
To Thee, my shelter from the strife,
My portion in the land of life.

5 Be Thou my help when troubles throng,
For I am weak and foes are strong;
My captive soul from prison bring,
And thankful praises I will sing.

6 The righteous then shall gather round
To share the blessing I have found,
Their hearts made glad because they see
How richly God has dealt with me.

Text Information

• First Line: To God my earnest voice I raise
• Title: To God My Earnest Voice I Raise
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 142
• Topic: Benefit of afflictions; Help in Afflictions; Prayer in Afflictions; Comfort; Deliverance From Enemies; Spiritual Liberty; Persecution Of Believers; Prayer; God of Christ our Refuge

Tune Information

• Name: HAMBURG
• Arranger: Lowell Mason (1824)
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Gergorian Chant