Jehovah is my light, And my salvation he

Verse 1

Jehovah is my light, and my salvation he, who then shall me affright? The Lord is unto me my life's sure stronghold, ever near, of whom then shall I stand in fear?

Verse 2

When wicked men, my foes an adversaries all, to eat my flesh arose, they stumbled and did fall. Though hosts surround, I will not quail, in this I trust, though war assail.

Verse 3

For one thing did I pray, this I'll seek to obtain, that all my life I may in the Lord's house remain; Jehovah's beauty to admire, and in his temple to inquire.

Verse 4

Within his tent he will me hide in evil days, me in his tent conceal, and on a rock me raise. And now my hear shall lifted be above my foes that compass me.

Verse 5

Into his courts with joy I'll sacrifices bring; songs shall my lips employ, praise to the Lord I'll sing. Lord, hear me when I cry to thee; on me have mercy, answer me.

Verse 6

Thou saidst, Seek ye my face; then did my heart reply, In thine abundant grace, thy face, Lord, seek will I. In wrath hide not thy face from me, nor put thy servant far from thee.

Verse 7

My help of old art thou, to thee I me betake; O God, my Saviour, now leave me not, nor forsake. When father, mother, both me leave, the Lord himself will me receive.

Verse 8

Teach me, O Lord, thy way; me in a plain path guide, for foes my steps survey: me give not to their pride: for false accusers 'gainst me rise, and such as breathe out cruelties.

Verse 9

I fainted had unless I had believed to see the Lord's own graciousness 'mong them that living be. Wait on the Lord; be strong of heart; yea, wait, and he shall strength impart.