Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#27

27. The LORD, My Savior, Is My Light

1 The LORD, my Savior, is my light;
what terrors can my soul affright?
While GOD my strength, my life is near,
what potent arm shall make me fear?

2 The greatest joy my heart desires,
and for which all my soul aspires,
is in GOD's house to spend my days,
my life devoted to His praise.

3 This do I seek with ceaseless prayer;
and GOD attends my earnest prayer;
here may my soul His beauties trace,
and know the wonders of His grace.

4 When troubles rise, my guardian GOD
will hide me safe in His abode!
Firm as a rock my hope shall stand,
sustained by His almighty hand.

5 Should every earthly friend depart,
or should I lose my parents' heart,
then GOD on whom my hopes depend
will still be Father, Guide, and Friend.

Text Information

• First Line: The LORD, my Savior, is my light
• Title: The LORD, My Savior, Is My Light
• Author: Anne Steele (1760)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27
• Topic: Supplication

Tune Information

• Name: BOURBON
• Harmonizer: Louise McAllister (1958)
• Meter: LM
• Key: e minor or modal
• Source: Hesperian Harp, 1848
• Notes: Harmony © Louise McAllister