Stranger and a Pilgrim

Henry Francis Lyte • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 109

Verse 1

Stranger and a pilgrim here below, I turn for refuge, LORD, to Thee. You know my every want and woe; O smite my foes, and rescue me!

Verse 2

Your name is Love – for that name's sake, Sustain and cheer my sinking soul. You see me low, and poor, and weak: O speak the Word, and make me whole.

Verse 3

Help, LORD! Let all my foes perceive, 'Tis Thine to comfort or condemn. With Thee to bless me and relieve, I little heed reproach from them.

Verse 4

Arise, then, on my soul arise! Thy sheltering wings around me cast! And all that now afflicts or tries, Shall work my peace, O LORD, at last.

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