Whate'er events betide

Verse 1

What'er events abide, Thy wisdom times them all: Then, LORD, Thy servant safely hide from those that seek His fall.

Verse 2

The brightness of Thy face to me, O LORD, disclose; And, as Thy mercies still increase, preserve me from my foes.

Verse 3

Me from dishonor save, who still have called on Thee; Let that, and silence in the grave, the sinner's portion be.

Verse 4

Do Thou their tongues restrain, whose breath in lies is spent; Who false reports, with proud disdain, against the righteous vent.

Verse 5

How great Thy mercies are to such as fear Thy Name, Which You, for those that trust Thy care, do to the world proclaim!

Verse 6

Thou keep'st them in Thy sight, from proud oppressors free; From tongues that do in strife delight they are preserved by Thee.

Verse 7

I said, in hasty flight, "I'm banished from Thine eyes?" Yet still Thou kept'st me in Thy sight and heard'st my earnest cries.

Verse 8

O all ye saints, the LORD with eager love pursue; Who to the just will help afford, and give the proud their due.

Verse 9

Ye that on God rely, courageously proceed: For He will still your hearts supply with strength in time of need.