O Let My Supplicating Cry

Verse 1

O let my supplicating cry by Thee, my gracious LORD, be heard; give wisdom and deliver me according to Thy faithful word.

Verse 2

Instructed in Thy holy law, to praise Thy word I lift my voice; O Lord, be Thou my present help, for Thy commandments are my choice.

Verse 3

For Thy salvation I have longed, and in Thy law is my delight; enrich my soul with life divine, and help me by Thy judgments right.

Verse 4

Thy servant like a wand'ring sheep has lost the path and gone astray; restore my soul and lead me home, for Thy commands I would obey.