Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me.
Psalm 3:1
Words: Paraphrase of Psalm 3; author unknown.
Music: Southwell (Daman) William Daman, Psalmes of David in English Meter 1579 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know the author, or where to get a good picture of him or Daman (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
O Lord, how many they
Who deeply trouble me;
How greatly are they multiplied
Who do me injury.
There is no help for him,
No help in God, they say;
Thou art my shield and glory, Lord,
Thou art my certain stay.
I called to God, He heard
From out His holy hill.
I fell asleep, I woke in peace,
For He sustained me still.
Arise and save, O Lord,
For Thou didst smite my foe.
Salvation cometh from the Lord;
His saints His blessings know.