Psalm 61

O God, when I to thee do cry,
be pleased me to hear,
Attend unto me graciously,
and to my pray'r give ear.
When grief and fear o'rewhelm my heart,
unto thee will I cry,
Lead me my God unto the rock
that higher is then I.

In time of danger thou hast been
a shelter safe for me,
A tow'r and place of sure defence
from my strong enemie.
Within thy tent for evermore,
I gladly will abide,
Under thy wings I trust, and will
my self in safety hide.

For thou, Lord, didst accept my vows,
and all my prayers hear,
And gavest me an heritage
with those that do thee fear.
The Kings life, Lord, thou wilt prolong,
he many days shall see,
As many generations shall
his life extended be.

Before the Lord a dwelling place
for ever he shall have,
Prepare thy mercy and thy truth,
him to preserve and save.
So ever thankfully will I
Sing praises to thy name,
That all my vows I may perform,
and daily pay the same.