Scripture Verse

Thou art my King, O God. Psalm 44:4

Introduction

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Joseph Proud (1745–1826)

Words: Jo­seph Proud (1745–1826).

Music: Do­ver Aar­on Will­iams, 1770 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

O God, my heavenly King,
My Sav­ior, and my all,
To Thee my every power I bring,
And at Thy footstool fall.

By Thee I am supplied
With every good below:
Thou art my shepherd and my guide,
In all the way I go.

Fain would I follow Thee,
Nor from Thy footsteps stray,
Whate’er my pains or conflicts be,
Or snares my foes may lay.

I know that Thou art nigh,
My fortress, shield and tower:
On Thy rich mercy I’ll rely,
And trust Thy mighty power.