1 O God, have mercy on me now;
I rest my soul in you.
2 Within the shadow of your wings,
I’ll hide till danger’s through.
3 I raise my cry to God Most High;
who works his plans for
He sends from heav’n and saves me from
the foes who follow me.
God sends his love and faithfulness,
4 while lions gather near.
I lie among these rav’nous beasts,
whose tongues are sharp as spears.
Their teeth and tongues are fighting tools;
O God, please intervene!
5 Exalt your name above the heavens,
and let your light be seen!
6 They spread a net to trap my feet,
and I bowed down in pain;
but they have fallen in the pit
they dug for me in vain.
7 My heart is steadfast, O my God;
I’ll play the harp and sing.
8 Awake my soul with harp and lyre,
and make the morning ring!
9 I’ll praise You, Lord, throughout the earth,
and let the peoples know.
I’ll sing of your extensive love
in all the lands below.
10 Your love and faithfulness are great;
they reach the highest skies.
11 Exalt your name above the heavens,
and let your glory rise!
– Albert Baxter, Portglenone Psalms
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