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A Plea for Salvation

Lord, in thee am I confiding

Tune: MOUNT VERNON (Mason)
Published in 5 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Lord, in Thee am I confiding;
Thou wilt answer when I call,
Lest my foes, the good deriding,
Triumph in Thy servant's fall.

2 I am prone to halt and stumble,
Grief and sorrow dwell within,
Shame and guilt my spirit humble,
I am sorry for my sin.

3 Foes about my soul are closing,
Full of hatred, false and strong;
Choosing good, I find opposing
All who love and do the wrong.

4 Lord, my God, do not forsake me,
Let me know that Thou art near,
Under Thy protection take me,
As my Savior now appear.

The Psalter: with responsive readings, 1912

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Text Information

First Line: Lord, in thee am I confiding
Title: A Plea for Salvation
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Hasten to help me, do not forsake me
Copyright: Public Domain
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