Text Based On Psalms Chapter 142 (KJV)
I cried unto the LORD with my voice;
with my voice unto the LORD did I
make my supplication.
(Public Domain)
Words: The Psalter, 1912.
Music: Karl P. E. Bach: 1714-1788
Rockingham (Miller) v6/D
TO GOD MY EARNEST VOICE I RAISE
1.
To God my earnest voice I raise,
To God my voice imploring prays;
Before His face my grief I show
And tell my trouble and my woe.
2.
When gloom and sorrow compass me,
The path I take is known to Thee,
And all the toils that foes do lay
To snare Thy servant in his way.
3.
All unprotected, lo, I stand,
No friendly guardian at my hand,
No place of flight or refuge near,
And none to whom my soul is dear.
4.
O Lord, my Saviour, now to Thee,
Without a hope besides, I flee,
To Thee, my shelter from the strife,
My portion in the land of life.
5.
Be Thou my help when troubles throng,
For I am weak and foes are strong;
My captive soul from prison bring,
And thankful praises I will sing.
6.
The righteous then shall gather round
To share the blessings I have found,
Their hearts made glad because they see
How richly God has dealt with me.
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