The Psalter ‎#103

103. A Plea for Salvation

1 Lord, in Thee am I confiding;
Thou wilt answer when I call,
Lest my foes, the good deriding,
Triumph in Thy servant's fall.

2 I am prone to halt and stumble,
Grief and sorrow dwell within,
Shame and guilt my spirit humble,
I am sorry for my sin.

3 Foes about my soul are closing,
Full of hatred, false and strong;
Choosing good, I find opposing
All who love and do the wrong.

4 Lord, my God, do not forsake me,
Let me know that Thou art near,
Under Thy protection take me,
As my Saviour now appear.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, in Thee am I confiding
• Title: A Plea for Salvation
• Meter: 8s and 7s
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 38
• Topic: Afflictions: For sin; Afflictions: Submission under; Aspirations: For Christ; Aspirations: For Peace and Rest; Christ: The Saviour; Christians: Believers; Enemies: Many and Mighty; Hope; Penitence; Prayer: Complaint in; Prayer: Confession in; Prayer: confidence in; Prayer: Pleas in; Repentance; Resignation; Salvation: God's Gift; Sin: Confession of; Sin: Conviction of; Sin: Indwelling
• Notes: Stanzas 6-9

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT VERNON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: 8s and 7s
• Key: C Major