Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship: With Appropriate Tunes

THOU

THOU, Lord, by strictest search hast known
My rising up and lying down;

My secret thoughts are known to Thee,

Known long before conceived by me.

Thine eye my bed and path surveys,

My public haunts and private ways;

Thou know'st what 'tis my lips would vent,
My yet unutter'd words' intent.

Surrounded by Thy power I stand,
On every side I find Thy hand:
O skill, for human reach too high!

Too dazzling bright for mortal eye!

Search, try, O God, my thoughts and heart,
If mischief lurks in any part;

Correct me where I go astray,
And guide me in Thy perfect way.

LORD, my complaints to Thee ascend,
With haste Thine ear apply:

And hear my voice, when I to Thee
Present my humble cry.

As incense, let my fervent prayer,

Before Thy Throne arise:

And my uplifted hands be like
The evening sacrifice.

To Thee, O Lord, my faithful eyes
In patience are address'd:

Thou art my trust, O leave me not
Forsaken and oppress'd.

Master of a Lutheran school, and Musikdirector at Biberach in Swabia, where he was born 1752.

CXLIII.

(1, 2. 9, 10).

N. V.

LORD, hear my prayer, and to my cry
Thy wonted audience lend;

In Thy accustom'd faith and truth
A gracious answer send.

Nor at Thy strict tribunal bring
Thy servant to be tried;

For in Thy sight no living man
Can e'er be justified.

Do Thou, O Lord, from all my foes
Preserve and set me free;

A safe retreat against their rage
My soul implores from Thee.

Thou art my God, Thy righteous will
Instruct me to obey:

Let Thy good Spirit lead and keep
My soul in Thy right way.

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