Psalm 4
Words: The Psalter of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, 1887 ed.
Note: This page also has a Long Metre version of this psalm,
1 O hear me when on thee I call, God of my righteousness; Have mercy, hear my prayer; thou hast Enlarged me in distress. 2 Ye sons of men, how long will ye My glory turn to shame! How long shall vanity and lies Your willing service claim! 3 But know that for himself the Lord The godly man doth choose: The Lord, when I upon him call, To hear will not refuse. 4 Fear, and sin not, talk with your heart On bed, and silent be; Present the gifts of righteousness, And in the Lord trust ye. 5 O who will show us any good Is that which many say; But of thy countenance the light, Lord, lift on us, we pray. 6 Upon my heart bestowed by thee, More gladness I have found; Than they in times when corn and wine Did most with them abound. 7 I will both lay mc down in peace, And quiet sleep will take; Because thou only me to dwell Ill safety, Lord, dost make.
1 God of my righteousness, reply In mercy to my earnest cry; In past distress thou didst relieve, Be gracious now, my prayer receive. 2 How long, ye sons of men, defame, And turn my glory into shame? In vanities which ye devise, How long delight, and follow lies? 3 Yet know that ever for his own The Lord doth choose the godly one; And when to him my prayers ascend, Tim Lord will graciously attend. 4 Then stand in awe, from sin depart; And hold communion with your heart When on your bed reclined at rest, And still the risings of your breast. 5 In sacrifice of righteousness Your homage to the Lord express; And ever let your heart rely With confidence on God Most High. 6 O who will show us any good? Exclaims the restless multitude; But lift on us, O God of grace, The cheering brightness of thy face. 7 More joy from thee has filled my heart; Than all their corn and wine impart. I lay me down to peaceful sleep, For thou wilt me in safety keep.
