The Psalter ‎#112

112. An Entreaty for Mercy

1 Before Thy people I confess
The wonders of Thy righteousness;
Thou knowest, Lord, that I have made
Thy great salvation known,
Thy truth and faithfulness displayed,
Thy loving-kindness shown.

2 Withhold not Thou Thy grace from me,
O Lord, Thy mercy let me see,
To me Thy loving-kindness show,
Thy truth be still my stay;
Let them preserve me where I go,
And keep me ev'ry day.

3 Let all who seek to see Thy face
Be glad and joyful in Thy grace;
Let those who Thy salvation love
For evermore proclaim,
O praise the Lord who dwells above,
And magnify His Name.

4 Although I poor and needy be,
The Lord in love takes thought for me;
Thou art my help in time of need,
My Saviour, Lord, art Thou;
Then, O my God, I pray, I plead:
Stay not, but save me now.

Text Information

• First Line: Before Thy people I confess
• Title: An Entreaty for Mercy
• Meter: L. H. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40
• Topic: Christian Activity; Blessedness: Of Those Trusting Christ; Christ: Crucifixion and Death of; Christ: Glorying in; Christ: Minstry of; Christ: Prophetic Office of; Christ: Righteousness of; Christ: The Saviour; Faith: Blessedness of; Faith: Confidence of; God: Hearer of Prayer; Gospel: Freeness of; Gospel: Gracious Fruit of; Gospel: Preaching of; Gospel: Sanctifying and Saving; Grace: Quickening; Grace: Redeeming; Joy: Exhortations to; Mercy of God: Celebrated; Mercy of God: Great; Mercy of God: Prayer for; Prayer: Answers to; Prayer: For Divine Favor; Prayer: For Pardon; Thanksgiving: In Public Worship
• Notes: Stanzas 5-8

Tune Information

• Name: FLEMMING
• Composer: F. F. Flemming (alt.)
• Meter: L. H. M.
• Key: A♭ Major