Preserve me, O God, for in Thee do I put my trust.
Psalm 16:1
Words: Susan H. Peterson, 1998 (public domain).
Music: Morecambe Frederick C. Atkinson, 1870 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Atkinson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
God, keep me safe; in You I refuge take.
You are my Lord; I have no good elsewhere.
The hearts of all idolaters will ache;
In all their sacrifices I’ll not share.
Lord, my inheritance You have assigned;
You guard what’s mine and make me feel secure.
Your boundary lines are pleasant to my mind;
Your future blessings will bring joy for sure.
Lord, I will praise You for Your counsel wise;
Even at night my heart tells me Your way.
I’ll always set You first before my eyes;
You’re right beside me; I won’t be afraid.
My heart is glad; my tongue rejoices e’er;
I know You will not leave me when I die.
The path of life to me You will declare;
You’ll fill me with eternal joy on high.