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Our Need of Divine Help

J. B. Herbert • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 17

Verse 1

Hold up my goings, Lord, me guide In paths that are divine, That so my footsteps may not slide Out of those ways of Thine.

Chorus

Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings; Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.

Verse 2

Upon Thee I have called, O God, Because Thou wilt me hear; That Thou mayst hearken to my speech, To me incline Thy ear.

Chorus

Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings; Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.

Verse 3

Thy wondrous loving-kindness show, Thou, who by Thy right hand Dost save all those who trust in Thee From such as them withstand.

Chorus

Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings; Keep me as the apple of the eye, Hide me under the shadow of Thy wings.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 17