Psalm XXVII

The Lord my Light and Saviour is,
Whom [therefore] shall I need to dread?
The Lord is of my life the strength,
[Of man] why should I be afraid?

When wicked men that are my foes
Did all [in rage] against me come,
To eat my flesh, they stumbled then,
And fell, and were [themselves] o'rethrown.

Though Hosts encampt against me lie,
[Yet this] my heart shall not much fear:
Though wars against me raised be,
I'le confident be [also] there.

One thing of God I have desir'd,
And that I will still [seek and] crave;
That in the Lord's house all my days
I may a [quiet] dwelling have.
That there God's beauteous holiness
I may [with joy] see and admire:
And for direction in my doubts,
May [humbly] of his will enquire.

For he in times of trouble will
Secure me by his [saving] grace;
In his own Tent and Tabernacle,
And on a Rock [he shall] me place.

And now (by him who is my strength)
My head shall [highly] lifted be
Above my cruel enemies,
Who do [about] encompass me.
The sacrifice of joy will I
Into his [holy] Temple bring;
I'le sing aloud unto the Lord,
Yea, I will [joyful] praises sing.

Hear me, O Lord, when with my voice
I mournfully [to thee] do cry;
Have mercy also upon me,
And [grant thine] answer graciously.

When thou command'st, seek ye my face,
My [willing] heart said unto thee,
Thy pleased face, Lord, I will seek,

Hide not thy [pleased] face from me.
O put me not away in wrath,
Thou wast [thou art] my help alone;
Forsake not me, who art the God
Of my [health] and salvation.

When my Father and Mother both
Do me in [greatest] straits forsake,
Even then the Lord will gather me,
And up my fainting soul will take.

Teach me thy righteous way, O Lord,
[And] in a plain path lead [thou] me,
Because of those who are my foes,
And my [watchful] observers be.

Leave me not to mine enemies will,
[Many] false witnesses arise
Against me, and malicious men,
Who breath out [wrath and] cruelties.

My heart had fail'd, unless I had
[Hope't and] believed for to see
Thy Goodness manifested yet
[On earth] to them that living be.

Wait on the Lord: Couragious be,
And he shall [help and] and strength afford
Unto thy heart: I say again,
Still [trust and] wait upon the Lord.