Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#22

22. O God, Preserve Me, for in Thee

1 O God, preserve me, for in Thee
Alone my trust has stood;
My soul has said, Thou art my Lord,
My chief and only good.

2 I love Thy saints, who fear Thy Name
And walk as in Thy sight;
They are the excellent of earth,
In them is my delight.

3 Their sorrows shall be multiplied
Who worship aught but Thee;
I share not in their offerings,
Nor join their company.

4 The Lord is my inheritance,
The Lord alone remains
The fulness of my cup of bliss;
The Lord my lot maintains.

5 The lines are fallen unto me
In places large and fair;
A goodly heritage is mine,
Marked out with gracious care.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, preserve me, for in Thee
• Title: O God, Preserve Me, for in Thee
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Psalm 16
• Topic: Brotherly Love; Goodness of God; God our Heritage; Idolatry; Immortality

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (1836)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major