Author: David G. Preston Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hear me, O LORD, in my distress,
give ear to my despairing plea!
In faithfulness, in righteousness,
O hear my prayer and answer me.
2 I claim no favor as of right;
You are the God I serve and trust,
yet judge me not: for in Your sight
no living soul is counted just.
3 My fierce oppressor hunts me down:
I shrink in darkness, like the dead;
my spirit fails, all hope is gone,
my heart is overwhelmed with dread.
4 Days long since vanished I review,
I see the wonders of Your hands,
and I stretch out my hands to You;
for You I thirst like desert sands.
5 LORD, answer me without delay!
I perish if You hide Your face;
in You I trust: let this new day
bring word of Your unfailing grace.
6 From my pursuers save me still:
in You my refuge I have found;
teach me, O God, to do Your will,
and lead my feet on level ground.
7 For Your Name's sake, LORD, hear my plea:
Your servant's stricken life preserve!
From all oppression set me free
to live and love the God I serve. Scripture: Psalm 143 Used With Tune: FINNART
Hear Me, O LORD, in My Distress
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