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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
This poetic rendering of Psalm 16 captures beautifully the psalmist's deep trust in the Lord's presence, protection, and promise. It expresses unwavering confidence that God will not abandon his people to death but will lead them in the path of life. The closing lines resound with hope—pointing to the fullness of joy found in God's presence.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Protect me, O my God; you are my refuge true. I said, "You are my Lord: I have no good apart from you."
Verse 2
The godly in the land, for holiness renowned— they are the glorious ones, in whom all my delight is found.
Verse 3
Their sorrows will increase who on false gods rely. I will not sacrifice to them; their worship I defy.
Verse 4
O Lord, you are to me my cup and portion sure; the share that is assigned to me you guard and keep secure.
Verse 5
The land allotted me is in a pleasant site; and surely my inheritance to me is a delight.
Verse 6
I'll praise the Lord my God, whose counsel guides my choice; and even in the night, my heart recalls instruction's voice.
Verse 7
Before me constantly I set the Lord alone. Because he is at my right hand I'll not be overthrown.
Verse 8
Therefore my heart is glad; my tongue with joy will sing. My body too will rest secure in hope unwavering.
Verse 9
For you will not allow my soul in death to stay, nor will you leave your Holy One to see the tomb's decay.
Verse 10
You have made known to me the path of life divine. Bliss shall I know at your right hand; joy from your face will shine.
Protect me, O my God; you are my refuge true. I said, "You are my Lord: I have no good apart from you."
Verse 2
The godly in the land, for holiness renowned— they are the glorious ones, in whom all my delight is found.
Verse 3
Their sorrows will increase who on false gods rely. I will not sacrifice to them; their worship I defy.
Verse 4
O Lord, you are to me my cup and portion sure; the share that is assigned to me you guard and keep secure.
Verse 5
The land allotted me is in a pleasant site; and surely my inheritance to me is a delight.
Verse 6
I'll praise the Lord my God, whose counsel guides my choice; and even in the night, my heart recalls instruction's voice.
Verse 7
Before me constantly I set the Lord alone. Because he is at my right hand I'll not be overthrown.
Verse 8
Therefore my heart is glad; my tongue with joy will sing. My body too will rest secure in hope unwavering.
Verse 9
For you will not allow my soul in death to stay, nor will you leave your Holy One to see the tomb's decay.
Verse 10
You have made known to me the path of life divine. Bliss shall I know at your right hand; joy from your face will shine.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Psalm 16 Sing Psalms © 2003 Free Church of Scotland (Free Church of Scotland / www.freechurch.org)
Music: American folk tune, 18th c.; harm. Lowell Mason, 1835
Music: American folk tune, 18th c.; harm. Lowell Mason, 1835