Text:Psalm 63
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:VIGIL

30. Psalm 63

1 My God! permit my tongue
This joy, to call thee mine;
And let my early cries prevail
To taste thy love divine.

2 My thirsty fainting soul
Thy mercy doth implore;
Not travelers, in desert lands,
Can pant for water more.

3 For life, without thy love,
No relish can afford;
No joy can be compared to this,
To serve and please the Lord.

4 In wakeful hours at night,
I call my God to mind;
I think how wise thy counsels are,
And all thy dealings kind.

5 Since thou hast been my help,
To thee my spirit flies;
And, on thy watchful providence,
My cheerful hope relies.

6 The shadow of thy wings
My soul in safety keeps;
I follow where my Father leads,
And he supports my steps.

Text Information
First Line: My God! permit my tongue
Title: Psalm 63
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: General Praise; Close of Worship; God: Attributes (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: VIGIL
Meter: S. M.
Key: F Major or modal
Source: St. Alban's Tune Book



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