I to the hills will lift mine eyes

Verse 1

I to the hills will lift mine eyes, from whence doth come mine aid.

Verse 2

My safety cometh from the Lord, who heav'n and earth hath made.

Verse 3

Thy foot he'll not let slide, nor will he slumber that thee keeps.

Verse 4

Behold, he that keeps Israel, he slumbers not, nor sleeps.

Verse 5

The Lord thee keeps, the Lord thy shade on thy right hand doth stay:

Verse 6

The moon by night thee shall not smite, nor yet the sun by day.

Verse 7

The Lord shall keep thy soul; he shall preserve thee from all ill.

Verse 8

Henceforth thy going out and in God keep for ever will.