Righteous Judge, from foes defend me

Verse 1

Righteous Judge, from foes defend me, Who combined false charges lay; From Thy arm deliverance send me, And my treacherous foes dismay.

Verse 2

God my rock, my strength sustaining, Why cast off my soul distressed? Why am I in grief complaining, By the power of foes oppressed

Verse 3

Now Thy light and truth forth sending, Let them lead and guide me still, Guide me to Thy house ascending, Lead me to Thy holy hill.

Verse 4

There Thine altar, LORD, surrounding, God, my God, my boundless joy, Harp and voice aloud resounding, Praise shall all my powers employ.

Verse 5

Why my soul cast down and grieving? Why within me such distress Hope in God, His help receiving, God my life I yet shall bless.