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The Lord's My Light (Psalm 27)

Text: Dustin Battles

C.M.

2018 update: Garrett Eaton has written a tune for this text! Check it out here.

1.
The Lord's my light, my Savior dear.
In Him my heart is stayed.
My refuge strong; whom shall I fear?
Why should I be afraid?

2.
When enemies attack my flesh
To conquer and destroy,
In this my heart will be refreshed:
Jehovah is my joy.

3.
One thing have I desired of Him,
For this one thing I yearn:
To gaze on Him with eyes undimmed,
Into His house return.

4.
The Lord will hide me in His home
When trouble shall arise,
For from the Lord I find shalom;
On Him I gaze my eyes.

5.
Hear me, O Lord; I cry aloud!
Be gracious—answer me!
I seek You, Lord! My heart is bowed;
Hide not Your face from me.

6.
Turn not Your face of anger here,
Though I am full of sin!
Cast not me off, but keep me near;
In mercy take me in.

7.
Teach me Your wondrous way, O Lord,
And lead me in Your path:
False witnesses and foes have stored
Up lies and harbored wrath.

8.
I soon shall see God's goodness there
Within the living land.
Wait, wait, my soul; do not despair!
God's providence is planned.

© Dustin Battles (2013)

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