Lord, hearken to my cry

Verse 1

Lord, hearken to my cry, And to my prayer attend.

Verse 2

From the earth's remotest parts, to thee, My cry shall still ascend; When sadly overwhelmed, My Heart does fainting lie: Conduct me to the rock of strength, That higher is than I.

Verse 3

My shelter thou hast been, From foes my powerful aid.

Verse 4

I'll ever in thy courts abide, And trust in thy wing's shade.

Verse 5

For thou, O God, hast heard; My vows before thee came; Thou hast appointed me the lot Of those that fear thy name.

Verse 6

Thou to the king wilt add Long life and happy reign; As many generations still, His future years maintain.

Verse 7

He shall forever sit, O God, before thy face, Upon his throne, secured by United truth, and grace.

Verse 8

So to thy name I'11 sing, My endless songs of praise; And cheerfully perform my vows, Through all my future days.