No Longer, Lord, Despise Me

Verse 1

No longer, Lord despise me, Nor in thy wrath chastise me, Thy mercy I implore. How long thine anger cherish? Consumed thereby I perish; My soul is troubled sore.

Verse 2

To me, O Lord, returning, Save thou, with pity yearning. Shall death thy mem'ry keep? Or shall the grave confess thee? Or I give thanks and bless thee, While day and night I weep?

Verse 3

The Lord will ever hear me, And when I pray be near me, To put my foes to shame; Turned back, no more to grieve me, They suddenly shall leave me. All glory to his Name!

Verse 4

Amen.