Fits tune: Louvan
(one tune to \'Lord of all being, throned afar\')
Psalm 57
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1. Unto me, O God, be merciful
For my soul it trusts in you all
And in the shadow of your wings
I will hide myself, my soul sings
2. Will hide me until troubles pasr
Will cry to you, whose mercies last
You who for me all things perform
Shelter me from the raging storm
3. He shall save me from reproach
Of those that against m encroach
God shall send forth His mercy and truth
Keep me in His shadow, His booth
4. My soul among lions it is
And I amongst men, such as this
They who are set on fire to do
Evil, their deeds, words, against you
5. Be you exalted, O God high
Above the heavens and the sky
And your glory so let it be
Above all the earth, bold and free
6. They for me have prepared a net
But I fall in it not as yet
Though my soul bowed down heavily
And they do dig a pit for me
7. But, behold, that same pit have they
Fallen into it, their own way
Returned upon their heads, for you
O Lord do save me, me renew
8. My heart, O God, is on you fixed
I shall have no allegiance mixed
For on you I shall ever stay
Singing and praising you alway
9. Awake my tongue, and psaltery
Harp shall play too, all skilfully
I will praise you \'midst nations sure
For your mercy great evermore
10. And too your truth, great to the clouds
Not covered now by any shrouds
Above the heavens be exalted
Above the earth your glory\'s stead*
* stead = placing, dwelling