Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., b. 1944 Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #143A (2012) Meter: 5.6.5.6 D Lyrics: 1 Hear my prayer, O God,
and listen to my plea;
faithful, righteous One,
give ear and answer me.
Judge me not, I pray;
no merit dare I claim;
knowing my own faults,
I trust in your just Name.
2 Hounded by a foe
who crushed me to the ground,
I am like the dead
or those in prison bound.
Hopeless, numbed by fear,
I ponder all your care;
thirsty as parched earth,
I lift my hands in prayer.
3 Answer soon, O God;
my spirit faints in me;
do not hide your face,
or I will cease to be.
When the morning dawns,
make known your love anew;
show me how to walk,
for I will trust in you.
4 Keep me safe, O God,
and help me learn your will;
let your Spirit lead
through level pathways still.
For your great Name’s sake,
my griefs and fears dispel;
free me from my foes,
that I may serve you well. Topics: Church Year Ash Wednesday; Church Year Good Friday; Church Year Lent; Church Year Pentecost; Church Year Transfiguration; Darkness; Despair; Elements of Worship Confession (Corporate); Elements of Worship Confession (Individual); Enemies; Fear; Forgiveness; Freedom; God Obedience to; God Trust in; God as Spirit; God as Guide; God's Will; God's Wisdom; God's Wonders; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's Faithfulness; God's Name; God's Presence; God's Protection; Grace; Hopelessness; Jesus Christ Teacher; Joy; Judgment; Lord's Prayer 2nd petition (your kingdom come); Lord's Prayer 5th petition (forgive us our sins as we forgive…); Love for God; People of God / Church Suffering; Prayer Answer to; Prayer; Remembering; Renewal; Servants of God; The Creation; Trust; Truth; Victory; Year A, B, C, Easter, Easter vigil Scripture: Psalm 143 Tune Title: HYMN CHANT
Hear My Prayer, O God