O God, My Strength and Fortitude

Verse 1

O God, my strength and fortitude, of force I must love thee; thou art my castle and defense in my necessity.

Verse 2

When I sing praise unto the Lord, most worthy to be served, then from my foes I am right sure that I shall be preserved.

Verse 3

The Lord shall light my candle so that it shall shine full bright: the Lord my God will make also my darkness to be light.

Verse 4

Unspotted are the ways of God; his Word is purely tried; he is a sure defense to such as in his faith abide.

Verse 5

Now blessed be the living God, most worthy of all praise; he is my rock and saving health: so praised be he always.