Levavi Oculos

Verse 1

I lift my eyes to Sion hill, from whence I do attend, Till succour God me send: the Mighty God me succour will, Which heav'n and earth did frame, and all things therein name.

Verse 2

Thy foot from slip he will preserve, and will thee safely keep; For he doth never sleep; Lo, he that Israel doth conserve, Sleep never can surprize, nor slumber close his eyes.

Verse 3

The Lord thy keeper is alway, On thy right-hand is he A shade to cover thee: The sun shall not thee parch by day Nor moon, scarce half so bright, with cold thee hurt by night.

Verse 4

The Lord will keep the from distress, and will thy life sure save: Yea, thou shalt also have in all thy business good success; When thou go'st in our out he'll compass thee about.