My trust is in the Lord, How to my soul say ye

Verse 1

My trust is in the Lord: How say ye then to me, "Now like a bird from peril haste, And to your mountain flee?"

Verse 2

Lo, sinners bend the bow With arrow fixed for flight; And stealthily in darkness go The true in heart to smite.

Verse 3

What can the righteous do, What can for them avail, When all foundations are destroyed, And all the pillars fail?

Verse 4

The Lord in Zion dwells, The Lord is throned on high; His eyes behold the sons of men Their hearts and ways to try.

Verse 5

The Lord the righteous proves; But those who scorn the right, Who love deceit and violence Are hateful in his sight.

Verse 6

For righteous is the Lord, He loveth righteousness, And with a gracious countenance The upright he will bless.

Verse 7

Amen.