Psalm 54
Psalm 54
ST. JAMES  |  Same-Tune Hymns  |  Bible Passage
Author: 1650 Scottish Psalter
Musician: Melody and bass from Select Psalms & Hymns, 1697
Probably by R. Courteville, c. 1677-1772

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   1  Save me, O God, by thy great name,
         and judge me by thy strength:
   2  My prayèr hear, O God; give ear
         unto my words at length.
   3  For they that strangers are to me
         do up against me rise;
      Oppressors seek my soul, and God
         set not before their eyes.

   4  The Lord my God my helper is,
         lo, therefore I am bold:
      He taketh part with ev'ry one
         that doth my soul uphold.
   5  Unto mine enemies he shall
         mischief and ill repay:
      O for thy truth's sake cut them off,
         and sweep them clean away.

   6  I will a sacrifice to thee
         give with free willingness;
      Thy name, O Lord, because 'tis good,
         with praise I will confess.
   7  For he hath me deliverèd
         from all adversities;
      And his desire mine eye hath seen
         upon mine enemies.


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BIBLE PASSAGE:

1 ¶ Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.
3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.
4 ¶ Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.
6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.