The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8354

8354. O Lord, That Art My Righteous Judge

1 O Lord, that art my righteous judge,
To my complaint give ear;
Thou still redeem’st me from distress;
Have mercy, Lord, and hear.

2 How long will ye, O sons of men,
To blot my fame devise?
How long your vain designs pursue,
And spread malicious lies?

3 Consider that the righteous man
Is God’s peculiar choice;
And when to Him I make my prayer,
He always hears my voice.

4 Then stand in awe of His commands,
Flee every thing that’s ill;
Commune in private with your hearts,
And bind them to His will.

5 The place of other sacrifice
Let righteousness supply;
And let your hope, securely fixed,
On God alone rely.

6 While worldly minds impatient grow
More prosperous times to see,
Oh! let the glories of Thy face
Shine brighter, Lord, on me!

7 So shall my heart o’erflow with joy
More lasting and more true
Than theirs, possessed of all that they
So eagerly pursue.

8 Then down in peace I’ll lay my head,
And take my needful rest:
No other guard, O Lord, I crave,
Of Thy defense possessed.

9 Lord of my life, my hopes, my joys,
My never failing friend,
Thou hast been all my help till now,
Oh! help me to the end!

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, that art my righteous judge
• Title: O Lord, That Art My Righteous Judge
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: A New Version of the Psalms of David by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady, 1696)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ALBANO
• Composer: Vincent Novello, 1781-1861
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Appendix to Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1868
• Copyright: Public Domain