Whom should I fear, since God to me Is saving health and light? (Tate and Brady)

1 Whom should I fear, since God to me
is saving health and light?
Since strongly He my Life supports,
what can my soul affright?

2 With fierce intent my flesh to tear,
when foes beset me round,
They stumbled, and their haughty crests
were made to strike the ground.

3 Through him my heart undaunted dares
with mighty hosts to cope;
Through him in doubtful straits of war
for good success I hope.

4 Henceforth, within his house to dwell
I earnestly desire;
His wond'rous beauty there to view,
and of his will enquire.

5 For there may I with comfort rest,
in times of deep distress;
And safe, as on a rock, abide
in that secure recess:

6 Whilst God o'er all my haughty foes
my lofty head shall raise;
And I my joyful tribute bring,
with grateful songs of praise.

Part II

7 Continue, Lord, to hear my voice,
whene'er to thee I cry;
In mercy my complaints receive,
nor my request deny.

8 When us to seek thy glorious face
thou kindly dost advise;
"Thy glorious face I'll always seek,"
my grateful heart replies.

9 Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord,
nor me in wrath reject;
My God and Saviour, leave not him
thou didst so oft protect.

10 Though all my friends and kindred too,
their helpless charge forsake;
Yet thou, whose love excels them all,
wilt care and pity take.

11 Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord;
my ways directly guide;
Lest envious men who watch my steps,
should see me tread aside.

12 Lord disappoint my cruel foes;
defeat their ill desire,
Whose lying lips, and bloody hands,
against my peace conspire.

13 I trusted that my future life
should with thy love be crown'd;
Or else my fainting soul had sunk,
with sorrow compass'd round.

14 God's time with patient faith expect,
who will inspire thy breast
With inward strength: do thou thy part,
and leave to him the rest.

Source: The Whole Book of Psalms: in metre; with hymns suited to the feasts and fasts of the church, and other occasions of public worship #XXVII