The Psalter ‎#342

342. Longing and Confession

1 O let my supplicating cry
By Thee, my gracious Lord, be heard;
Give wisdom and deliver me
According to thy faithful word.

2 Instructed in thy holy law,
To praise Thy word I lift my voice;
O Lord, be Thou my present help,
For thy commandments are my choice.

3 For Thy salvation I have longed,
And in Thy law is my delight;
Enrich my soul with life divine,
And help me by Thy judgments right.

4 Thy servant like a wand'ring sheep
Has lost the path and gone astray;
Restore my soul and lead me home,
For Thy commands I would obey.

Text Information

• First Line: O let my supplicating cry
• Title: Longing and Confession
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119
• Topic: Aspirations: For Grace; Bible: Instrument of Salvation; Christ: The Saviour; Christians: Christ the Life of; Christians: Evangelists; Faith: Act of; God: Hearer of Prayer; Gospel: Fulness of; Law of God; Man: Sinful and Lost Condition; Obedience; Pilgrim Spirit; Prayer: For Grace and Salvation; Revival; Salvation: God's Gift; Salvation: Prayers for; Wandering from God
• Notes: Part XXII

Tune Information

• Name: ERNAN
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: B♭ Major