Tune: Hereford
(\'O thou who camest from above\')
Psalm 40 v.1-5 and v.16-17
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I waited patient for the Lord
He looked upon me, heard my word
That I did speak, unto Him pray
He came to be my help and stay
He brought me up out of deep pit
With His light once again He lit
The path before me, He my guide
His Spirt in my heart resides
He on a rock did set my feet
Did not allow me be defeat[ed]
And a new song has given me
Even praise to my God it be
So many shall see, trust and fear
And declare that the Lord is near
Blessed they be that the Lord they make
Their trust, and for their hope Him take
Many, O Lord, my God, we see
Your wondrous works, all great they be
And your thoughts to us numberless
Your will, your intent, us to bless
Let all that seek you here rejoice
And be glad in you with one voice
Let such as love you salvation
Say, Lord, be great o\'er each nation
But look to me, poor and needy
Lord, think on me, from troubles free
You my help, my deliverer
Delay not Lord, to my aid stir