The Psalms of David ‎#P142

P142. To GOD I made my Sorrows known

1 To GOD I made my Sorrows known,
From GOD I sought Relief;
In long Complaints before his Throne
I pour'd out all my Grief.

2 My Soul was overwhelm'd with Woes,
My Heart began to break;
My GOD, who all my Burdens knows,
He knows the Way I take.

3 On ev'ry Side I cast mine Eye,
And found my Helpers gone,
While Friends and Strangers past me by
Neglected or unknown.

4 Then did I raise a louder Cry,
And call'd thy Mercy near,
"Thou art my Portion when I die;
"Be thou my Refuge here."

5 Lord, I am brought exceeding low,
Now let thine Ear attend,
And make my Foes who vex me know
I've an Almighty Friend.

6 From my sad Prison set me free,
Then shall I praise thy Name,
And holy Men shall join with me
Thy Kindness to proclaim.

Text Information

• First Line: To GOD I made my Sorrows known
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 142
• Topic: God: our only hope and help

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