Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen
(\'All creatures of our God and King\')
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Psalm 27 v.1
The LORD my light, my salvation
Whom shall I fear midst the nation?
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The LORD the strength of my life be
He will uphold me constantly
Whom shall I fear here, see?
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 27 v.8-9
When you said, O LORD, Seek my face
My heart said, Your face LORD I trace
Alleluia, Alleluia!
I will it seek, hide not from me
Forgive me, and not angry be
So shall I praise you free
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 27 v.14
Wait on the LORD, good courage take
He will help you and not forsake
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Take good courage, for your heart He
Will strengthen, he you presently
Shall aid you faithfully
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 28 v.7
The LORD my strength and shield He be
My heart trusted determinedly
Alleluia, Alleluia!
An I am helped and so rejoice
Will praise Him with my song and voice
\'Tis good, for you His choice
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 30 v.5
His anger endures a moment
Then He is gracious, does relent
Alleluia, Alleluia!
In His favour there be life true
Weeping is changed to joy anew
From night to dark, e\'en you
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 30 v.11
My mourning you have turned to dance
\'Tis of your doing, not mere chance
Alleluia, Alleluia!
You have my sackcloth* put off sure
Guided me with gladness, your store
Of good remains e\'ermore
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Psalm 30 v.12
So my tongue sings praise unto you
And with songs, melodies anew
Alleluia, Alleluia!
I will sing, not be silent hence
you see my heart and penitence
Close your presence I sense
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
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* sackcloth - worn in mourning.