Domine exaudi

Verse 1

Lord, hear my pray'r and my complaint which I do make to thee: And in thy native truth, and in thy justice answer me.

Verse 2

In judgment with thy servant, Lord, O enter not at all: For justify'd be in thy sight not one that liveth shall.

Verse 3

The enemy pursu'd my soul, my life to ground hath thrown, And laid me in the dark like them, that are to grave gone down.

Verse 4

Therefore my spirit in me is in great perplexity, My heart within me is also afflicted grievously.

Verse 5

Yet I record time past, and on thy works I meditate, Yea, I do muse upon the works, that thy hands have create.

Verse 6

To thee, O Lord my God, do I stretch forth my craving hands; My soul desireth after thee as do the thirsty lands.

Verse 7

Hear me with speed, my spirit fails, hide not thy face, lest I Be like to them, that in the pit sink down, and there do lie.

Verse 8

Let me thy loving-kindness in the morning hear and know: For in thee is my trust, shew me the way that I should go.

Verse 9

For unto thee I lift my soul, O Lord, deliver me From all mine enemies, for I have hid myself with thee.

Verse 10

Teach me to do thy will, for thou, thou art my God alway, Let thy good Spirit to the land of mercy me convey.

Verse 11

For thy Name's sake with quick'ning grace alive do thou me make, And out of trouble bring my soul, e'en for thy justice sake;

Verse 12

And of thy mercy slay my foes, let them destroyed be That do oppress my soul, for I a servant am to thee.