Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#54

54. The Lord Almighty is My Light

1 The Lord Almighty is my light,
He is my Savior ever near,
And since my strength is in His might,
Who can distress me or affright?
What evil shall I fear?

2 O Lord, regard me when I cry,
In mercy hear me when I speak;
Thou bidst me seek Thy face, and I,
O Lord, with willing heart reply,
Thy face, Lord, will I seek.

3 Hide not Thy face afar from me,
For Thou a lone canst help afford;
O cast me not away from Thee
Nor let my soul forsaken be,
My Savior and my Lord.

4 Though earthly friends no pity take,
Yet Thy compassion knows no end;
E'en though my father shall forsake,
E'en though my mother's love shall break,
The Lord will be my Friend.

5 Jehovah, guide me in Thy way,
And lead me in the path of right;
Give me not up unto my foes,
That rise to multiply my woes
With false and cruel might.

6 My heart had failed in fear and woe
Unless in God I had believed,
Assured that He would mercy show
And that my life His grace should know;
Nor was my hope deceived.

7 Fear not, though succor be delayed,
Still wait for God, and He will hear;
Be strong, nor be thy heart dismayed,
Wait, and the Lord shall bring thee aid,
Yea, trust and never fear.

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord Almighty is my light
• Title: The Lord Almighty is My Light
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27
• Topic: Assurance; Communion with God; Compassion of God; Deliverance From Trouble; Fatherhood Of God; Fearlessness; Friendship of God or Christ; Guidance of God, of Christ; God or Christ as Light; Parents; Protection; God of Christ our Refuge; Security; Seeking (God after Man); Trust

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MARGARET
• Composer: Albert L. Peace (1885)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 6
• Key: G Major or modal