O God the Lord, for Thy name’s sake: because Thy mercy is good, deliver Thou me.
Psalm 109:21
Words: From The Psalter (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: United Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1912), number 301. This source indicates the words are part of a larger hymn, but does not give the original title.
Music: Fingal James S. Anderson, 1885 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Anderson (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
O Lord, my God, for Thy name’s sake
In mercy deal with me;
Because Thy kindness is so great,
From trouble set me free.
O Thou who art my Lord and God,
Thy gracious help extend,
And for Thy loving-kindness’ sake
O save me and defend.
My voice shall greatly bless the Lord
And sing His worthy praise,
And I amid the multitude
My thankful song shall raise.
The Lord be praised, for ever near
The helpless poor He stands,
Protecting them with wondrous power
From their oppressors’ hands.