orchidee

Hopeful Help

Tune: St Anne

(\'O God our help in ages past\')

Psalm 142

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I cried to the LORD with my voice

Still in Him I rejoice

To Him I made supplication

He LORD of each nation

 

Before Him I showed my complaint

Troubled, I weary, faint

When overwhelmed was my spirit

Still you my path had lit

 

In the way where I walked my foes

Laid snares, did me oppose

I looked for Help, no man would know

Me, nor be concerned so

 

Refuge failed me, bereft my soul

I cried, LORD, make me whole

For you my refuge and portion

God for me you have done

 

O hear my cry, for I am low

My enemies you know

They stronger than me, my soul bring

From prison, then I sing

 

Sing to you, praise your name, resound

The righteous me surround

For you shall deal bountifully

With me, your servant be