Hungering And Thirsting

Tune: Tallis' Ordinal

('When all thy mercies, O my God')

Psalm 119 v.145-152

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I cried with my whole heart, hear me

O LORD, look on me, see

I will keep all your statutes sure

They my guide evermore

 

I cried to you, save me, I pray

And I shall keep your way

Your testimonies my delight

And pleasant in my sight

 

I rose before the dawn of morn

And called for help, forlorn

Was I, but I hoped in your word

And you my prayer have heard

 

My eyes are awake through the night

Enlightened, my view bright

I meditate in your word sure

It wholly true and pure

 

Hear my voice, your loving-kindness

Show to me, and me bless

O LORD, revive m according

To your justice, it bring

 

They draw near that follow mischief

They far from your law, if

It shown to them, they not obey

And care not for your way

 

You are near LORD, your commands true

Appointed all by you

I have known that testimonies

Of yours with truth agrees