Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) ‎#91

91. Bow Down Thine Ear, O Lord, and Hear

1 Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and hear,
for I am poor and great my need;
preserve my soul, for thee I fear;
O God, thy trusting servant heed.

2 O Lord, be merciful to me,
for all the day to thee I cry;
rejoice thy servant, for to thee
I lift my soul, O Lord Most High.

3 For thou, O Lord, art good and kind,
and ready to forgive thou art;
abundant mercy they shall find
who call on thee with all their heart.

4 O Lord, incline thine ear to me,
my voice of supplication heed;
in trouble I will cry to thee,
for thou wilt answer when I plead.

5 There is no God but thee alone,
nor works like thine, O Lord Most High,
all nations shall surround thy throne
and their Creator glorify.

6 In all thy deeds how great thou art!
Thou one true God, thy way make clear;
teach me with undivided heart
to trust thy truth, thy name to fear.

Text Information

• First Line: Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and hear
• Title: Bow Down Thine Ear, O Lord, and Hear
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Psalm 86:1-11
• Topic: God: His Faithfulness; God: Being of; God: Mercy of; God: Works of; Longing for Christ and God; Preparatory Service
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: LLEF
• Composer: Griffith Hugh Jones, 1849-1919
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: d minor