PSALM 17:1-7, 15
METER: 10 10 10 10
SUGGESTED TUNE: EVENTIDE
This is the meter for such hymns as "Abide with Me."
1. Hear a just cause, Lord, listen to my cry!
Listen to my prayer, free from all deceit.
Judge in my favor, see my cause is right.
Try me by night, examine me in full.
2. You'll find no evil in my heart or mouth.
I have no praise for human works and ways.
Your voice I follow, your commands I keep.
I have not followed paths of violence.
3. My steps I've held fast following your paths,
My feet have never slipped from your pathways.
I call you, for you answer me, O God;
Turn unto me, and hear the words I speak.
4. Wondrously show to me your steadfast love,
Savior of those who seek refuge from foes.
I shall behold your face in righteousness,
Waking and seeing you, content I'll be.
Reprinted by permission of the publisher from Sing the Psalms! by Dale A. Schoening. Copyright 1988 Dale A. Schoening.
