Author: Paul Wigmore, 1925-2014 Hymnal: Psalms of Grace #61b (2022) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: O God, hear me calling and answer, I pray Lyrics: 1 O God, hear me calling and answer, I pray!
No distance can silence the words that I say;
no mountain, no ocean can hinder my prayer
when deep is my sorrow and dark my despair.
2 When trouble comes near me and enemies taunt,
Lord, You are the fortress no evil can daunt;
and safe on the rock that is higher than I,
Your strength is my hope as you answer my cry.
3 For Lord You have heard all the vows I have made,
my thoughts and intentions when homage I paid;
with all who have lived by the fear of Your Name,
Lord, grant all my prayers as Your praise I proclaim.
4 I long for the day when Your dwelling is mine,
Your wings for a shelter, Your presence a shrine;
I praise You on earth for Your mercy and grace:
what blessings I'll sing as I look on Your face! Scripture: Psalm 61 Languages: English Tune Title: STOWEY
O God, Hear Me Calling and Answer