Laudes Domini ‎#31

31. Psalm 63

1 My God! permit my tongue
This joy, to call thee mine;
And let my early cries prevail
To taste thy love divine.

2 My thirsty fainting soul
Thy mercy doth implore;
Not travelers, in desert lands,
Can pant for water more.

3 For life, without thy love,
No relish can afford;
No joy can be compared to this,--
To serve and please the Lord.

4 In wakeful hours at night,
I call my God to mind;
I think how wise thy counsels are,
And all thy dealings kind.

5 Since thou hast been my help,
To thee my spirit flies;
And, on thy watchful providence,
My cheerful hope relies.

6 The shadow of thy wings
My soul in safety keeps;
I follow where my Father leads,
And he supports my steps.

Text Information

• First Line: My God! permit my tongue
• Title: Psalm 63
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Psalm 42:1
  ;
  Psalm 63:1
• Topic: Opening of Service

Tune Information

• Name: VIGIL
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: St. Alban's Tune Book