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God defend me: traitors rise

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1 God defend me; traitors rise,
Slandering me with monstrous lies;
God my refuge, hear my plea:
Why have you deserted me?
Why have I been left to mourn,
Crushed by their deceit and scorn?
Send your light and truth to guide:
Lead me homeward to your side.

2 God at length ... (continues)

Related Biblical passages

  • Psalms 22:1;
  • Psalms 043MP:all;
  • Psalms 104:33;
  • Psalms 33:2;
  • Psalms 44:9;
  • Psalms 37:4;
  • Psalms 63:1;
  • Psalms 42:4-5,11;
  • Psalms 84:02-3;
  • Isaiah 2:5;
  • Luke 6:16;
  • Luke 1:47;

Theme(s) of this lyric

  • Anxiety;
  • Guide, verb;
  • Hope;
  • Lies;
  • Light;
  • Mourning;
  • Refuge;
  • Saviour;
  • Sympathy;
  • Truth;