Psalms of Grace ‎#27b

27b. The LORD, My Savior

1 The LORD, my Savior, is my light;
What terrors can my soul affright?
While God, my strength, my life, is near,
What potent arm shall make me fear?

2 When cruel foes, the sons of strife,
Came furious to devour my life;
Their vile design at once o'erthrown,
Confess'd the power that cast them down.

3 Should numerous hosts besiege me round,
My steadfast heart no fear shall wound:
Though war should rise in dread array,
God is my strength, my hope, my stay.

4 This only blessing my heart desires,
To this my ardent wish aspires,
This will I seek with restless care,
Till God attend my humble prayer;

5 In His own house to spend my days,
My life devoted to His praise;
There would my soul His beauties trace,
And learn the wonders of His grace.

6 When troubles rise, my guardian, God,
Will hide me safe in His abode!
Firm as a rock my hope shall stand,
Sustain'd by His almighty hand.

7 Now shall my head exalted rise
Above surrounding enemies;
While my glad offerings to the LORD,
With grateful songs, His praise record.

8 Thou sacred spring of all my joys,
Whene'er I raise my plaintive voice,
O let Thy sovereign mercy hear,
And answer all my humble prayer.

9 When You with condescending grace
Have bid me seek Thy kind Word,
My heart replied to Thy kind Word,
Thee will I seek, all gracious LORD.

10 Hide not from me Thy blissful ray,
Nor angry frown my hopes away;
Thy saving help has still been near,
God of my life, renew Thy care.

11 Should every earthly friend depart,
And nature leave a parent's heart,
My God, on Whom my hopes deped,
Will be my father and my friend.

12 O teach me, LORD, Thy sacred way,
Uphold my steps, nor let me stray:
While enemies and fears alarm,
Extend Thy kind, Thy guardian arm.

13 Leave not my life to impious foes,
Whose rage no sense of justice knows;
Against my innocence they rise,
And breathe out cruelty and lies.

14 My hope was ready to depart,
But faith sustain'd my fainting heart;
I trusted in a gracious God,
And live to spread His praise abroad.

15 Ye humble souls, in every strait
On God with sacred courage wait;
His hand shall life and strength afford,
O wait continual on the LORD.

Text Information

• First Line: The LORD, my Savior, is my light
• Title: The LORD, My Savior
• Author: Anne Steele, 1717-1778
• Meter: 8.8.8.8 LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27

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