Tune: Christchurch
(\'Now is eternal life\')
Psalm 40 v.1-5
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I waited patiently
For the LORD, he heard me
And brought me up from pit
It was horrid, each wit
As in soft clay my feet did sink
But you, LORD, did on me bethink
For you did bring me out
Of the pit, you no doubt
Set my feet on a rock
You tend your sheep, your flock
You did establish my steps sure
I shall trust you for evermore
You have put a new song
In my mouth, all day long
I shall it sing, give praise
To you, our God, thanks raise
Many shall fear and stand in awe
For you my need did not ignore
Blessed they who the LORD make
Their trust, for His name\'s sake
He will act, help needy
But proud and liars be
Not tended by Him, but humble
He shall hear when they on Him call
Many, LORD God, are there
Your wonders which we share
Many your thoughts they be
Unto us, good and free
We cannot count them all for they
More than can be numbered, we say