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Text Based On Psalm Chapter 142
Bring my soul out of prison, that I
may praise thy name: the righteous
shall compass me about; for thou shalt
deal bountifully with me.
AVITW Hymnal – Page No. 907
Words: The Psalter: 1912
Music: Karl P. E. Bach: 1714-1788
Arranged: Edward Miller: 1735-1807
(Rockingham Old. L.M.)
To God My Earnest Voice I Raise
To God my earnest voice I raise,
To God my voice imploring prays;
Before His face my grief I show
And tell my trouble and my woe.
When gloom and sorrow compass me,
The path I take is known to Thee,
And all the toils that foes do lay
To snare Thy servant in his way.
All unprotected, lo, I stand,
No friendly guardian at my hand,
No place of flight or refuge near,
And none to whom my soul is dear.
O Lord, my Saviour, now to Thee,
Without a hope besides, I flee,
To Thee, my shelter from the strife,
My portion in the land of life.
Be Thou my help when troubles throng,
For I am weak and foes are strong;
My captive soul from prison bring,
And thankful praises I will sing.
The righteous then shall gather round
To share the blessing I have found,
Their hearts made glad because they see
How richly Thou has dealt with me.
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