Tune: Regent Square
(\'Light\'s abode, celestial Salem\')
Psalm 5
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To my words, LORD, give ear I pray
My meditation today
Consider, hearken ot my cry
My King and God, I draw nigh
My voice shall you hear, the morning
Sound hear, grace on me dawning
For you delight no in evil
It shall never with you dwell
The foolish stand not in your sight
Lord of righteousness and light
You shall destroy those that speak ill
Those that lie and cheat and steal
But as for me, I will approach
Unto you house, it will broach
In multitude of your mercy
This I have, my comfort be
I will worship in your temple
With godly fear to you call
Lead me Lord, in your righteousness
look on me, and do me bless
Keep me because of enemy
They trouble me, they me see
Make your way straight before my face
So I go on in your grace
For the wicked be unfaithful
In their mouths no truth at all
Destroy them, O God, let them fall
By their man-made counsels all
Cast them out, for their sins they be
Rebelling against you, see
But let those that do trust in you
Rejoice, shout for joy anew
Because you them protect, defend
And to them your blessings send
Let them love you, rejoice in you
Compassed with favour\'s shield true