Tune: Binchester
(\'Happy are they, they that love God\')
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Help us, O Lord, still you to trust
Though we mere men (mankind), mere dust
Yet creatures to Creator call
You Father of us all
See heavy hearts, give praise garment*
It whole, entire, not rent
Out of the depths we cry to you
Come to us, heal, renew
Away the lies - \'prayer ne\'er answered\'
Though our efforts we stirred
Away despair - \'prayer meaningless
You not worthy to bless\'
That is our poor state without you
O Lord, loving and true
E\'en if answers may be delayed
Help us trust unafraid
For the truth is you welcome, bid
Us, e\'en your presence hid
May be at times, yet there you be
Guiding us constantly
Blackness of night, faith has dim light
Lord aid us, and make bright
Our path in loving, serving you
For sure us first you knew
Bring healing, freedom, peace we pray
Whate\'er we need each day
Your hold on us strong, and your love
Come comfort, holy dove (the Holy Spirit)
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* Part of a Bible verse says: \'I will give you a garment of praise for (instead of)
a spirit of heaviness (depression, despair, etc)\'.