Ad te levavi

Verse 1

O thou that in the heav'ns dost dwell, I lift my eyes to thee; Ev'n as a servant lifteth his, his master's hands to see:

Verse 2

As handmaids watch their mistress' hand, some grace for to achieve, So we behold the Lord our God, till he doth us forgive.

Verse 3

O grant to us compassion, Lord, and mercy in thy sight, For we are fill'd and overcome with hatred and despight.

Verse 4

Our minds are fill'd with great rebuke, the rich and worldly-wise Do make of us their mocking-stocks, the proud do us despise.