




1 Remember not, O God,
The sins of long ago;
In tender mercy visit us,
Distressed and humbled low.
2 O LORD, our Savior, help,
And glorify Thy name;
Deliver us from all our sins,
And take away our shame.
3 In Thy compassion hear
Thy prisoner’s plaintive sigh,
And in the greatness of Thy power
Save those about to die.
4 Then, safe within Thy fold,
We will exalt Thy Name;
Our thankful hearts with songs of joy
Thy goodness will proclaim.
Source: Psalms of Grace #79d
First Line: | Remember not, O God |
Title: | Safe within thy fold |
Meter: | 6.6.8.6 |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
Scripture References:
st.1 = Ps. 79:8
st.2 = Ps. 79:9
st.3 = Ps. 79:13
A versification of part of Psalm 79, "Remember Not, O God" comes from the 1912 Psalter with minor alterations. In lament style, this prayer asks for deliverance from sin and then vows to praise God forever. See PHH 79 for further commentary on Psalm 79.
Liturgical Use:
Service of confession and forgiveness. See also PHH 79.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988