O God, give ear unto my cry; Unto my prayer attend

Representative Text

1 O God, give ear unto my cry;
unto my prayer attend.
2 From th' utmost corner of the land
my cry to thee I'll send.
What time my heart is overwhelmed,
and in perplexity,
Do thou me lead unto the Rock
that higher is than I.

3 For thou hast for my refuge been
a shelter by thy pow'r;
And for defense against my foes
thou hast been a strong tow'r.
4 Within thy tabernacle I
for ever will abide;
And under covert of thy wings
with confidence me hide.

5 For thou the vows that I did make,
O Lord my God, didst hear:
Thou hast giv'n me the heritage
of those thy name that fear.
6 A life prolonged for many days
thou to the king shalt give;
Like many generations be
the years which he shall live.

7 He in God's presence his abode
for evermore shall have:
O do thou truth and mercy both
prepare, that may him save.
8 And so will I perpetually
sing praise unto thy name;
That having made my vows, I may
each day perform the same.

Source: Foundations Psalter: 1650 Scottish Psalter #61

Text Information

First Line: O God, give ear unto my cry; Unto my prayer attend
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

EVAN (Havergal)

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[O God, give ear unto my cry] (Herbert)


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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #41a

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #41b

Text

Foundations Psalter #61

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #41a

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #41b

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #P61a

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #P61b

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