Before Thy People I Confess

Verse 1

Before thy people I confess The wonders of thy righteousness; Thou knowest, Lord, that I have made Thy great salvation known, Thy truth and faithfulness displayed, Thy loving-kindness shown.

Verse 2

Withhold not thou thy grace from me, O Lord, thy mercy let me see, To me thy lovin-gkindness show, Thy truth be still my stay; Let them preserve me where I go, And keep me ev'ry day.

Verse 3

Let all who seek to see thy face Be glad and joyful in thy grace; Let those who thy salvation love Forevermore proclaim: O praise the Lord who dwells above, And magnify his Name.

Verse 4

Although I poor and needy be, The Lord in love takes thought for me; Thou art my help in time of need, My Saviour, Lord, art thou; Then, O my God, I pray, I plead: Stay not, but save me now. Amen.