99. Psalm 143

1 Oh, hear my prayer, Lord,
be open to my plea,
with justice and with faithfulness
please answer me.
My spirit shrivels up,
my heart numbs with despair,
in awe of your great deeds I raise
my earnest prayer.

2 I thirst for your response,
thirst like the desert lands;
entreating you, my God, I lift
my outstretched hands.
Lord, quickly make reply
and do not hide your face,
or else my spirit faints from lack
of your embrace.

3 Because I trust in you
and offer you my prayer,
let me, when morning comes, discern
your loving care.
My heart is set on you;
this earnest plea I make,
that you will show the road my life
is meant to take.

Text Information
First Line: Oh, hear my prayer, Lord
Title: Psalm 143
Meter: 6684 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2005
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Guidance; Kindness; Longing (1 more...)
Source: The Scottish Psalter, 1929, alt.
Tune Information
Name: LEONI
Arranger: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799)
Meter: 6684 D
Key: f minor
Source: Hebrew melody



Media
More media are available on the tune authority page.

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us