1. L ORD Almighty, hear my words, to my thoughts attentive be; hear my cry, my King, my God, as to you I make my plea. With the morning light, O L ORD, you shall hear my voice and cry; and expectant I will bring prayer as morning sacrifice. [Sing to the Lord 5]

2. 2. Truly you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil shall not dwell with you, boasters not before your eyes. Lying tongues you will destroy; those who evil do, you hate. G OD abhors the man who loves violence and base deceit.

3. 3. Grace will lead me to your house, there to worship reverently. Make your way before me straight, lest my foes lead me astray. Not one word they say is true, ruin brews within their heart. Their mouth is an open grave, well taught in the flatterer’s art.

4. 4. Guilty! Catch them in their snares. Rebels, sinners, cast them out. Shelter those who trust in you. Let them ever sing and shout. For you bless the righteous man; you alone, O L ORD, are good; you surround him with your grace, with your favour as a shield. Sing to the Lord 5 Projected with permission Text: John Rogers, 2004, © Sing to the Lord, 2008, rev. 2012 Tune: Norm Jonkman, 1984, © Faith Alive Christian Resources, 1987