Scripture Verse

In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. Psalm 10:2–3

Introduction

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William Croft (1678–1727)

Words: Ed­ward Os­ler, Psalms and Hymns Adapt­ed to the Ser­vic­es of the Church of Eng­land 1836.

Music: St. Anne Will­iam Croft, 1708 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Edward Osler (1798–1863)

Lyrics

O God, the help of all Thy saints,
Our hope in time of ill:
We trust Thee, though Thy face be hid,
And seek Thy pre­sence still.

Why should the men of pride and sin
Thy truth and pow­er de­fy;
And boast, as if their ev­il way
Were hid­den from Thine eye?

Lord, Thou hast seen; arise and save.
To Thee our cause we bring;
Reign Thou in right­eous­ness and pow­er,
For Thou alone art King.

All our de­sires to Thee are known;
Thy help is ev­er near;
O first pre­pare our hearts to pray,
And then ac­cept our pray­er!