Truly, my soul doth wait on God

Verse 1

Truly, my soul doth wait on God, Salvation comes from him alone.

Verse 2

My rock, my safety, high abode, He is, I shall not be o'erthrown.

Verse 3

How long, against a man, will ye Plot mischief? as a bowing wall, Or a loose fence, you all shall be; And into sudden ruin fall.

Verse 4

Their great consult is to suppress My dignity with lying arts; If e'er their mouth is forced to bless, Yet cursing rages in their hearts.

Verse 5

My soul wait thou on God alone; From him my hopes have steadfast proved.

Verse 6

My rock and safety, him I own; My high tower, I shall not be moved.

Verse 7

In God my safety is secure,. My future glory and renown, The rock in whom my strength is sure, My refuge is in God alone.

Verse 8

Ye people, in his power and grace, At all times your fixed trust repose; Pour out your hearts before his face: God is our refuge from our foes.

Verse 9

The vulgar are but vain, we know, And great men are deceit and lies; If both you in the balance throw, Lighter than vanity they rise.

Verse 10

Trust not in methods of deceit Or violence; be not so vain; If by just means your wealth grows great, Set not your heart on such low gain.

Verse 11

Once spoken hath the God of might, Twice have I heard this word aloud; That boundless power by sovereign right, Doth appertain alone to God.

Verse 12

Not only power but wondrous grace Also, O Lord, belongs to thee; Therefore, to all the human race, Thou renderest, as their works shall be.