The Whole Booke of Psalmes ‎#40b

40b. Psalme 13

1 How long wilt thou forget me Lord,
shall I never be remembred?
How long wilt thou thy visage hide,
as thou thou wert offended?

2 In heart and minde how long shall I
with care tormented be?
How long eke shall my deadly foes
thus triumph over me?

3 Behold me now (my Lord my God)
and heare me sore opprest:
Lighten mine eyes lest that I sleepe
as one by death possest.

4 Lest that mine enemie say to me
behold I doe prevaile:
Least they also which hate my soule
rejoyce to see me quaile.

5 But for thy mercies and goodnesse,
my hope shall never start:
In thy reliefe and saving health
right glad shall be my heart.

6 I will give thankes unto the Lord,
and praises to him sing,
Because he hath heard my request,
and granted my wishing.

Text Information

• First Line: How long wilt thou forget me Lord
• Title: Psalme 13
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1621
• Notes: Public domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WORCESTER TUNE
• harmonizer: Tho. Tomkins
• Incipit: 12321 44315 47655
• Key: d minor or modal