Tune: St Hugh
(\'Lord, teach us how to pray aright\')
Psalm 77 v.5-13
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I considered the days of old
The years of yore I told
I recalled my song in th night
And I gained inward sight
I did commune with my own heart
The Lord does search each part
My spirit searched diligently
His ways again to see
Will He cast off for evermore?
His favour gone for sure?
Has He forgot His graciousness?
Will He no longer bless?
Has His mercy ceased completely?
His promise no more be?
This is my state, anguish, but I
Still sense His presence nigh
I will remember Him, His ways
In past, now present days
On His works I will meditate
He will help me not late
His way is in the sanctuary* (*temple)
There true His presence be
He still great God, reigns over all
Shall hear my prayer, my call