Psalms and Hymns to the Living God ‎#61

61. O God, Regard My Humble Plea

1 O God, regard my humble plea;
I cannot be so far from Thee
but Thou wilt hear my cry;
when I by trouble am distressed,
then lead me on the Rock to rest
that higher is than I.

2 In Thee my soul hath shelter found,
and Thou hast been from foes around
the tow'r to which I flee.
Within Thy house will I abide;
my refuge sure, whate'er betide,
Thy shelt'ring wings shall be.

3 For Thou, O God, my vows hast heard,
on me the heritage conferred
of those that fear Thy Name;
a blest anointing Thou dost give,
and Thou wilt make me ever live
Thy praises to proclaim.

4 Before Thy face shall I abide;
O God, Thy truth and grace provide
to guard me in the way;
so I will make Thy praises known,
and, humbly blending at Thy throne,
my vows will daily pay.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, regard my humble plea
• Title: O God, Regard My Humble Plea
• Meter: 88 6 88 6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2023
• Scripture:
  Psalm 61
• Topic: Supplication
• Source: The Psalter, 1912

Tune Information

• Name: INNSBRUCK
• Composer: Heinrich Isaac (1488)
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 18th cent.
• Meter: 88 6 88 6
• Key: G Major or modal