Psalm 27

The Lord is my salvation and my light.
Of whom should I feel fear and dread?
The Lord is my defense if I must fight.
To what unrest will I be led?
When wicked ones draw near me to attack
And eye my flesh just to devour,
My foe, my enemy, will quickly crack,
Collapsing down that very hour!
Though great armies come and lay siege to me,
I never once shall be afraid.
When war arises – all around me bleed,
My confidence though tried is stayed.

One thing I ask of God and this implore –
This thing alone is my desire –
That I may dwell in the house of my Lord
All my days, my life entire,
Beholding ever love within God’s face
And growing with Him like a child.
In days of trouble, I come to this place,
And I am shielded from the wild.
He hides me in His tabernacle’s tent.
He lays me high upon a rock.
God lifts my head to the fullest extent,
Above my foes who once did mock.
Within His tabernacle, I have come
With sacrifices and delight,
To sing with joy redemption’s requiem,
A praise to One who gives us life!

O Lord, please hear this plea I loudly pray.
Let mercy be the words You speak.
My heart has heard You say, “Come, seek my face.”
I come! Your face is all I seek!
Hide not Your face or meet me with rebuff,
Be angry not with me Your slave.
Forsake me not – myself is not enough –
My Helper and my God who saves.
And should my own parents push me away,
The Lord will hold me in His arms.
Your teaching, Lord, forms sheltered paths and ways
For foes await with evil charms.
Such false people, who seek me to dispute,
Attack with violent breath and lies.
Yet I remain steadfast and resolute:
God’s goodness, I’ll see with my eyes
There in the golden fields of living lands.
Await my soul upon the Lord!
Be strong! With strength and courage You must stand!
Indeed, await upon the Lord!