Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#125c

125c. Psalm 116

1. I Love the Lord, he heard my cry
And pitied ev'ry groan.
Long as I love, while troubles rise,
I'll hasten to his throne.

2. I love the Lord; he bowed his ear
And chased my griefs away;
Oh, let my heart no more despair
While I have breath to pray.

3. My flesh declined, my spirits fell,
And I drew near the dead,
While inward pangs of fear and hell
Perplexed my wakeful head.

4. My God, I cried, your servant save,
Be ever good and just;
Your pow’r can rescue from the grave,
Your pow’r is all my trust.

5. The Lord beheld me sore distressed,
He bid my pains remove;
Return, my soul, to God my rest,
For you have known his love.

6. What shall I render to my God
For all his kindness shown?
Your cup of life I’ll gladly take;
My songs address your throne.

7. How much is mercy your delight,
My ever-blessèd God!
How dear your servants in your sight!
How precious is their blood!

Text Information

• First Line: I love the Lord, he heard my cry
• Title: Psalm 116
• Paraphraser: Isaac Watts (1719)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Psalm 116
• Topic: Lent; Holy Week: Maundy Thursday
• Notes: Psalm 116:1–4, 12–13, 15–17 paraphrased by Isaac Watts, from Psalms of David Imitated (1719), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: SMALLWOOD
• Composer: Richard Smallwood (1975)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6
• Incipit: 34322 543
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: ©1975 Century Oak/Richwood Music
• Notes: Tune SMALLWOOD by American gospel composer Richard Smallwood, from the album Give Us Peace (1976).