1. L ORD, I lift my soul to thee, O my God, I trust thy might; let not foes exult o’er me, shame me not before their sight. Yea, may none be put to shame, none who wait for thee to bless; but dishonoured be their name who without a cause transgress. [Sing to the Lord 25]

2. 2. L ORD, to me thy ways make known, guide in truth and teach thou me; thou my Saviour art alone, all the day I wait for thee. L ORD, remember in thy love all thy mercies manifold, tender mercies from above, changeless from the days of old.

3. 3. Sins of youth remember not, nor my trespasses record; let not mercy be forgot, for thy goodness’ sake, O L ORD. Just and good the L ORD abides, he his way will sinners show, he the meek in justice guides, making them his way to know.

4. 4. Grace and truth shall mark the way where the L ORD his own will lead, if his word they still obey and his testimonies heed. For thy name’s sake hear thou me, for thy mercy, L ORD, I wait; pardon mine iniquity, for my sin is very great.

5. 5. He who walks in godly fear in the path of truth shall go; peace shall be his portion here, and his sons all good shall know. They that fear and love the L ORD shall his faithful friendship know; he will grace to them accord, and his faithful cov’nant show.

6. 6. Ever are my longing eyes on the L ORD, whose watchful care, when my foes their plots devise, keeps my feet from ev’ry snare. Turn to me, thy grace impart, I am desolate indeed; great the troubles of my heart; save thou me, O L ORD, I plead.

7. 7. Look on mine afflicted state, freely all my sins forgive; mark my foes, their cruel hate; keep my soul and let me live. Shame me not; I hide in thee; truth and right preserve me still; mark thy people, L ORD my God, save thou them from ev’ry ill. Sing to the Lord 25 Public domain Text: Psalter Hymnal, 1957 Tune: Caradog Roberts, 1878–1935