In Thee I put my steadfast trust, Defend me, Lord, from shame

Verse 1

In Thee I put my steadfast trust, Defend me, Lord, from shame: Incline Thine ear, and save my soul, For righteous is Thy Name.

Verse 2

Be thou my strong abiding-place, To which I may resort: Thy promise, Lord, is my defence, Thou art my Rock and Fort.

Verse 3

My steadfast and unchanging hope Shall on Thy power depend; And I in grateful songs of praise My time to come will spend.

Verse 4

While God vouchsafes me His support, I'll in His strength go on; All other righteousness disclaim, And mention His alone.

Verse 5

Therefore, with psaltery and harp, Thy truth, O Lord, I'll praise; To Thee, the God of Jacob's race, My voice in anthems raise.