I cried aloud, unto the Lord

Verse 1

I cried aloud, unto the Lord, And fervently I prayed.

Verse 2

To him I poured out my complaint; My griefs before him laid.

Verse 3

When sorrows overwhelmed my soul, Then thou my path didst know: They laid their private snares for me, Wherever I should go.

Verse 4

On my right hand I looked, and saw, That not one friend was there; All refuge failed, e'en flight was fled, None for my soul did care.

Verse 5

To thee, O Lord, I cried, and said, "Thou art my hope alone; My portion, while on earth I live, And when from hence I'm gone."

Verse 6

I, to the last extremes, am brought, O hear my earnest cry; Me from my persecutors save, Who stronger are than I.

Verse 7

From this dark prison bring my soul, That I thy name may praise; The just shall me surround, for thou Shalt me reward with grace.