To you, O LORD, I cry,

you are my rock alone;

and LORD, if you will silent be,

then to the pit I’m gone.

For mercy now I raise my plea;

you are my help alone.

[Sing to the Lord 28]

2. To your most holy place

I lift my hands again.

O do not class me with the vile,

along with wicked men,

who outwardly portray a smile

but harbour ill within.

3. Requite their evil deeds,

their practices repay!

Since they are blind to GOD’s good deeds,

let them not see the day.

But I shall praise the LORD my strength,

who listens when I pray.

Sing to the Lord 28Text: John Goris, 2004,

© RCNZ Hymnal Committee, 2004Tune: Adrian Hartog, 1954,

© Faith Alive Christian Resources, 1976Used by Permission

4. My joyful heart trusts him,

and thankfully I sing.

The LORD our strength and shield abides,

our saviour and our king.

O save and bless, and shepherd us,

and home, LORD, safely bring!