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In his loneliness David longs for fellowship with God. Then he remembers the Lord’s faithful help and this encourages him, leading him to sing praises and rejoice.

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BibleGateway: Psalm 63

ESV Text: Psalm 63


KJV Text:

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KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 63:

     1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

     3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

     7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. 9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. 11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 435 :
My Spirit on Thy Care

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1. My spirit on Thy care, 
Blest Savior, I recline; 
Thou wilt not leave me to despair, 
For Thou art Love divine. 

2. In Thee I place my trust, 
On Thee I calmly rest; 
I know Thee good, I know Thee just, 
And count Thy choice the best. 

3. Whate’er events betide, 
Thy will they all perform; 
Safe in Thy breast my head I hide 
Nor fear the coming storm. 

4. Let good or ill befall, 
It must be good for me; 
Secure of having Thee in all, 
Of having all in Thee.