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| Meter: | 8.6.8.6 |
| Incipit: | 56535 54231 1253_ |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | Danish Traditional; Danish |
I need your help, O LORD my God;
do not ignore my plea.
For I am restless and distraught;
O hear and answer me.
The wicked stare at me and taunt;
their anger causes grief.
The fear of death has hold of me,
and I find no relief.
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How blessed, from the bonds of sin,
And earthly fetters free,
In singleness of heart and aim,
Thy servant, Lord, to be;
The hardest toil to undertake
With joy at Thy command,
The meanest office to receive
With meekness at Thy hand;
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