1 O God, give ear unto my cry;unto my pray'r attend.
2 From th' utmost corner of the landmy cry to thee I'll send.What time my heart is overwhelm'd,and in perplexity,Do thou me lead unto the Rockthat higher is than I.
3 For thou hast for my refuge beena shelter by thy pow'r;And for defence against my foesthou hast been a strong tow'r.
4 Within thy tabernacle Ifor ever will abide;And under covert of thy wingswith confidence me hide.
5 For thou the vows that I did make,O Lord my God, didst hear:Thou hast giv'n me the heritageof those thy name that fear.
6 A life prolong'd for many daysthou to the king shalt give;Like many generations bethe years which he shall live.
7 He in God's presence his abodefor evermore shall have:O do thou truth and mercy bothprepare, that may him save.
8 And so will I perpetuallysing praise unto thy name;That having made my vows, I mayeach day perform the same.