With my whole heart, my sacrifice

Verse 1

With my whole heart, my sacrifice Of praise, to thee, I'll bring; And openly, before the gods, Thy praise, my God, I'll sing.

Verse 2

Towards thy holy house I'll bow, Thy grace, and truth, proclaim; For over all, thou by thy word, Hast magnified thy name.

Verse 3

God, in the day I made my cry, A speedy answer gave; Did strength increase through all my soul, And from my tears me save.

Verse 4

Lord, thee, all kings on earth, shall praise; When they shall hear thy word.

Verse 5

They, in Jehovah's ways, shall sing; For great's thy glory, Lord.

Verse 6

For though the Lord's enthroned on high, The humble he respects; But he far off beholds the proud, And with disdain rejects.

Verse 7

Though circled with distress, I walk, Thee quickening me I have Thou'lt stretch thy hand on my foe's wrath Thy right hand will me save.

Verse 8

What mercy has for me begun, The Lord will perfect make; Thy mercy fails not, Lord; the work Of thy hands ne'er forsake.