Righteous Judge, from foes defend me

1 Righteous Judge, from foes defend me,
Who combined false charges lay;
From Thy arm deliverance send me,
And my treacherous foes dismay.

2 God my rock, my strength sustaining,
Why cast off my soul distressed?
Why am I in grief complaining,
By the power of foes oppressed

3 Now Thy light and truth forth sending,
Let them lead and guide me still,
Guide me to Thy house ascending,
Lead me to Thy holy hill.

4 There Thine altar, LORD, surrounding,
God, my God, my boundless joy,
Harp and voice aloud resounding,
Praise shall all my powers employ.

5 Why my soul cast down and grieving?
Why within me such distress
Hope in God, His help receiving,
God my life I yet shall bless.

Source: Psalms of Grace #43a