The Psalms of David ‎#27

27. Whom should I fear, since God to me

1 Whom should I fear, since God to me,
Is saving health and glorious light;
He is my strength against my foes,
What dangers can my soul affright?

2 With fierce intent my flesh to tear,
When cruel foes beset me round,
They stumbled, and their haughty crests
With sudden ruin struck the ground.

3 My humble heart on God depends,
And dares with mighty hosts to cope;
Since he's my help, in doubtful war,
For certain conquest I will hope.

4 Henceforth to dwell within his house
My heart's desire shall ever be;
To know his will I'll there resort,
The Beauty of the Lord to see.

5 For there alone my soul shall find
Sweet rest, in times of deep distress,
And safe as on a rock, with joy,
Abide in that secure recess.

6 Whilst God, by his Almighty pow'r,
My head o'er all my foes shall raise,
My soul thank-offerings shall make,
And sing before him songs of praise.

Part II.

7 Soon as I heard my Father say,
"Ye children, seek my grace,"
My heart reply'd without delay,
"I’ll seek my Father’s face."

8 Let not thy face be hid from me,
Nor frown my soul away;
God of my life, I fly to thee
In a distressing day.

9 Should friends and kindred near and dear.
Leave me to want or die,
My God would make my life his care,
And all my need supply.

10 My fainting flesh had dy'd with grief,
Had not my soul believ'd,
To see thy grace provide relief,
Nor was my hope deceiv'd.

11 Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up;
He’ll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.

Text Information

• First Line: Whom should I fear, since God to me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27
• Notes: Part 1 is Tate and Brady's version of Psalm 27, revised by Francis Hopkinson; Part II is form Isaac Watt's Psalm 27

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