051) Psalm 34
8.6.8.6.
1 Through all the changing scenes of life, in trouble and in joy, The praises of my God stall still my heart and tongue employ.
2 Of his deliv’rance I will boast till all that are distressed, From my example comfort take, and charm their griefs to rest.
3 O magnify the Lord with me, with me exalt his Name;
4 When in distress to him I called, he to my rescue came.
5 Their drooping hearts were soon refreshed, who looked to him for aid;
Desired success in ev’ry face a cheerful air displayed.
6 "Behold," say they, "behold the man whom Providence relieved;
"So dang’rously with foes beset, so wondrously retrieved."
7 The hosts of God encamp around the dwellings of the just;
Deliv’rance he affords to all who on his succor trust.
8 O make but trial of his love, experience will decide, How blessed they are, and only they, who in his truth confide.
9 Fear him, ye saints, and you will then have nothing else to fear;
Make you his service your delight, your wants shall be his care.
10 While hungry lions lack their prey, the Lord will food provide For such as put their trust in him, and see their wants supplied.