Psalms 27-29

Psalm 27

1 THE Lord of glory is my light, And my salvation too;

God is my strength; nor will I fear What all my foes can do.

2 One privilege my heart desires;

Oh grant me an abode Among the churches of Thy saints, The temples of my God.

3 There shall I offer my requests, And see Thy beauty still; Shall hear Thy messages of love, And there enquire Thy will.

4 When troubles rise, and storms appear, There may His children hide;

God has a strong pavilion, where He makes my soul abide.

5 Now shall my head be lifted high Above my foes around; And songs of joy and victory Within Thy temple sound.

Isaac Watts, 1719.

Psalm 28

1 LORD, my strength, to Thee I pray;

Turn not Thou Thine ear away;

Gracious to my vows attend, While the humble knee I bend.

2 On Thy long-experienced aid See my hope for ever stay'd:

Thou my shield, my fortress art;

Thou the refuge of my heart.

3 Grant me, Lord, Thy love to share, Feed me with a Shepherd's care;

Save Thy people from distress, And Thy fold for ever bless.

Janus Merrick, 1765, a.

Psalm 29

1 A SCRIBE to God, ye sons of men, Ascribe with one accord, All praise and honour, might and strength To Him the living Lord!

2 Give glory to His holy name, And honour Him alone;

Give worship to His majesty, And bow before His throne.

3 The Lord doth sit upon the floods, Their fury to restrain;

He reigns above, both Lord and King, And evermore shall reign.

4 The Lord shall give His people strength, And bid their sorrows cease; The Lord shall bless His chosen race With everlasting peace.

Thomas Sternhold, 1562, a.