The Psalter ‎#160

160. Confidence in God

1 O God, give ear unto my cry,
And to my voice attend;
Thought far from home and from Thy house,
To Thee my prayers ascend.

2 When troubles overwhelm my heart, \
Then Thou wilt hear my cry,
For safety lead me to the Rock
That higher is than I.

3 A refuge Thou hast been for me
When storms of trouble low'r;
When foes assail, then Thou hast been
My strong defense and tow'r.

4 Within Thy holy temple, Lord,
I ever will abide;
Beneath the covert of Thy wings
In confidence I hide.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, give ear unto my cry
• Title: Confidence in God
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 61
• Topic: Access to God; Afflictions: Refuge in; Aspirations: For Church Priveleges; Aspirations: For Heaven; Christ: The Saviour; Comfort in Trials; Enemies: Restrained; God: Our Refuge; Gospel: Privileges of; Heaven; House of God: Longed for and Loved
• Notes: Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: HAVEN
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major