Psalm VII. Common Metre. Confidence in God

My trust is in my heavenly friend, My hope in thee, my God; Rise and my helpless life defend From those who seek my blood.

If malice lurk'd within my heart Before thy piercing eyes; I should not dare appeal to thee Nor ask my God to rise.

Impartial judge of all the world, I trust my cause to thee; According to my righteousness So let thy sentence be.

Let wicked arts of wicked men Be wholly overthrown; But guard the just, O God, to whom The hearts of both are known.

Then will I all the righteous ways Of Providence proclaim; I'll sing the praise of God most high And celebrate his name.