Trusting In Troubled Times

Tune: Langran (St Agnes)

('Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face')

Psalm 142

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I cried unto the Lord here with my voice

Turned to Him and I did make Him my choice

Unto Him did I make supplication

He who hears people of every nation

 

My complaint before Him I thus poured out

Not labouring there in my own strength stout

But showing before Him my trouble, so

He all my situation He does know

 

When my spirit was overwhelmed in me

Then you knew my path, you did look and see

Where I walked my enemies secretly

Laid a snare, trap for me treacherously

 

I looked and behold, but there was then none

Who would care for me, help me, no, not one

No care for my soul, and I thus bereft

I cried to you Lord, you have not me left

 

I said to you Lord, you my refuge sure

My portion in the land of living, for

Unto my cry you will come, will attend

And answer me, me you will sure defend

 

For I am in need, very low am brought

Save me from my enemies, you I sought

For my enemies are stronger than I

Bring my soul from prison, I shall not die

 

The righteous shall then compass me about

And we shall raise again the joyful shout

For you have dealt with me bountifully

Of you kindness, your goodness, graciously