PSALM 31. v. 5, 13–19, 22, 23. First Part. (C. M.) Deliverance from Death.
I
Into thine hand, O God of truth,
My spirit I commit;
Thou hast redeem'd my soul from death,
And sav'd me from the pit.
II
The passions of my hope and fear
Maintain'd a doubtful strife,
While sorrow, pain, and sin conspir'd
To take away my life.
III
‘My times are in thy hand,’ I cry'd,
‘Though I draw near the dust;’
Thou art the refuge where I hide,
The God in whom I trust.
IV
O make thy reconciled face
Upon thy servant shine,
And save me for thy mercy's sake,
For I'm entirely thine.
V
'Twas in my haste, my spirit said,
‘I must despair and die,
‘I am cut off before thine eyes;’
But thou hast heard my cry.
VI
Thy goodness how divinely free!
How wondrous is thy grace
To those that fear thy majesty,
And trust thy promises!
VII
O love the Lord, all ye his saints,
And sing his praises loud;
He'll bend his ear to your complaints,
And recompense the proud.
