O Lord, at early morning hear
1 O LORD, at early morning hear
my voice ascend on high;
to you will I address my prayer,
to you lift up my eye.
2 You are a God before whose sight
the wicked may not stand;
their pride and falsehood, rage and spite
shall cease at your command.
3 But by your mercy I may now
within your house appear;
towards your temple I will bow
and worship you with fear.
4 Lead me, O LORD, direct my feet
in ways of righteousness;
make every path of duty straight
and plain before my face.
5 For lying lips and murderous hearts
great wickedness have planned;
let them receive their just deserts,
O God, by their own hand.
6 Let all who trust you, LORD, delight
to see their hopes fulfilled,
for you surround them day and night
with favour as a shield.
Psalm 5, David G. Preston, based on Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748)
© D.G. Preston/Jubilate Hymns
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