Psalms 17:6-9

• [Psa 17:8] All Praise To Him Who Dwells In Bliss

  All praise to Him Who dwells in bliss, Who made both day and night; Whose throne is darkness, in th’abyss Of uncreated light. Each thought and deed His piercing eyes With strictest search survey; The deepest shades no more disguise Than the full blaze of day. Whom Thou dost guard, O King of kings, No evil shall molest; Under the shadow of Thy wings, Shall they securely rest. Thy angels shall around their beds Their constant stations keep; Thy faith and truth shall shield their heads, For Thou dost never sleep. May we, with calm and sweet repose, And heavenly thoughts refreshed, Our eyelids with the morn’s unclose, And bless the Ever-blessed.

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• [Psa 17:8] All Praise To Thee, My God, This Night

  All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done, That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. Teach me to live, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed. Teach me to die, that so I may Rise glorious at the judgment day. O may my soul on Thee repose, And with sweet sleep mine eyelids close, Sleep that may me more vigorous make To serve my God when I awake. When in the night I sleepless lie, My soul with heavenly thoughts supply; Let no ill dreams disturb my rest, No powers of darkness me molest. O when shall I, in endless day, For ever chase dark sleep away, And hymns divine with angels sing, All praise to thee, eternal King? Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

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• [Psa 17:8] Day Is Slowly Wending, The

  The day is slowly wending Toward its silent ending, But mid the light declining The evening star is shining: Refrain O Father, while we sleep, Thy children keep! Beneath Thy mighty caring The birds and beasts are sharing, The love that sends the showers, The hand that gives the flowers: Refrain Though long our day of testing, Now comes the hour of resting, May weariness and sadness Be lulled to peace and gladness: Refrain The Savior’s cross is winning Forgiveness for the sinning, And while we kneel confessing, We humbly wait Thy blessing: Refrain All evil thoughts expelling, Now make in us Thy dwelling, O Spirit, pure and holy, Possess these hearts so lowly: Refrain

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• [Psa 17:8] He Will Hide Me

  When the storms of life are raging, Tempests wild on sea and land, I will seek a place of refuge, In the shadow of God’s hand. Refrain He will hide me, He will hide me, Where no harm can e’er betide me; He will hide me, safely hide me, In the shadow of His hand. Tho’ He may send some affliction, ’Twill but make me long for home; For in love and not in anger, All His chastenings will come. Refrain Enemies may strive to injure, Satan all his arts employ; He will turn what seems to harm me Into everlasting joy. Refrain So, while here the cross I’m bearing, Meeting storms and billows wild, Jesus for my soul is caring, Naught can harm His Father’s child. Refrain

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• [Psa 17:8] In His Keeping

  When the early morning breaking, Slumber from my eyelids shaking, Comes the blessèd tho’t with waking, I am in His keeping. Day advances, labor bringing, Care, her mantle ’round me flinging, Yet midst all my soul keeps singing, I am in His care. Refrain I am in my Father’s keeping, I am in His tender care; Whether waking, whether sleeping, I am in His care. Sometimes dark clouds hang o’er me, Not one step I see before me, Still, my Savior, I adore Thee, I am in His keeping. I can trust His hand to guide me, ’Neath His wings He’ll safely hide me, And no harm can e’er betide me, I am in His care. Refrain Gentle eventide is nearing, Light from heaven disappearing, Still the blessèd tho’t so cheering, I am in His keeping. Now night’s curtains gather ’round me, Yet its dangers have not found me, For His angel guards surround me, I am in His care. Refrain

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• [Psa 17:8] Keep Me Wholly Thine

  Now to the Fountain of Life I am going, Jesus, I pray Thee, make me Thine. Refrain Wholly thine, wholly Thine, Seal and keep me Thine; Wholly thine, wholly Thine, Keep me wholly Thine. All I surrender to Thee, O my Savior, All to Thy sov’reign will divine. Refrain O what a fullness of love He has granted, O what a rapture, Lord, is mine. Refrain Now I am trusting the words of Thy promise, Thou hast redeemed me, I am Thine Refrain

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• [Psa 17:8] Keep Thou Me

  Jesus, Savior, oh, how trustfully I lean on Thee where’er I go; In Thy mercy Thou wilt shelter me, From storms that beat, and winds that blow. Refrain Trusting, I am trusting, Trusting, I am trusting; Trusting, trusting, Lord, in Thee; Ever keep Thou me. Jesus, Savior, oh, how tenderly Within my heart Thy words I hear; Thro’ Thy Spirit sweetly telling me, That I am safe, for Thou art near. Refrain Jesus, Savior, oh, how joyfully I give my all to Thy control; Clouds may gather, yet how peacefully, The sun shines brightly in my soul. Refrain Jesus, Savior, Thou hast promised me That o’er life’s billows, wild and dark, Safely, surely Thou wilt anchor me, And homeward bring my wave-tossed bark. Refrain

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• [Psa 17:8] Love Song, A

  In holiness brilliant, in righteousness bright, Yet sweet in compassion with touch soft and light, My Father in ravishing love now draws nigh, To cherish my soul as the gem of His eye. His covenant promise, His mighty right arm, Embrace me securely and keep me from harm. His faithful, longsuffering, infinite grace Will bring me home safe, where He’ll show me His face. Till then, my days pass in the palm of His hand; His Word whispers comfort in every command. His Promise sustains me; my triumph is won: My mansion is bought with the blood of His Son. The work of His Spirit goes on in my heart, Restoring His image within by His art, His workmanship Godlike, His skill so divine, His voice speaks within me: “Be still, and be Mine.” Though dark be the valley, though steep be the hill, My comfort, my refuge, is my Father’s will! His sweet, soft compassion will fit me aright For holiness brilliant and righteousness bright.

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• [Psa 17:8] Sun Declines, The

  The sun declines; o’er land and sea Creeps on the night; The twinkling stars come one by one To shed their light; With Thee there is no darkness, Lord; With us abide, And ’neath Thy wings we rest secure This eventide. Forgive the wrong this day we’ve done, Or thought, or said; Each moment with its good or ill To Thee has fled; O Father, in Thy mercy great Will we confide; Thy benediction now bestow This eventide.

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• [Psa 17:8] There Is A Safe And Secret Place

  There is a safe and secret place, Beneath the wings divine, Reserved for all the heirs of grace; O be that refuge mine! The least and feeblest there may bide, Uninjured and unawed; While thousands fall on every side, He rests secure in God. He feeds in pastures, large and fair, Of love and truth divine, O child of God, O glory’s heir, How rich a lot is thine! A hand almighty to defend, An ear for every call, An honored life, a peaceful end, And Heaven to crown it all!

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• [Psa 17:8] Thou Tender, Gracious Father

  Thou tender, gracious Father, Who watches over me, How shall I ever praise Thee, How love and honor Thee? Thou guidest me with caution From every secret snare, And ’neath Thy wings a refuge I find in my despair. With raiment, food and shelter, Whate’er my needs imply, For soul and body ever, Do Thou in grace supply. O Lord, I soon would perish If aught Thou should exclude; O could I love Thee better And prove my gratitude. In childlike, true obedience Help me to do the right; May precious be Thy statutes, Thy yoke be pleasant light! And when some hardship threatens, A danger frightens me, May Thou in all my trials My present helper be. Thy heart is all compassion, With love it overflows; Whate’er of ill betide me, Thou knowest, and my woes. Thou dost not sleep nor slumber, By night nor thru the days; Thine arms, almighty Father, Enfold all time and space.

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• [Psa 17:8] Under His Wings

  Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. Refrain Under His wings, under His wings, Who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever. Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to His rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blessed. Refrain Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment! There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er; Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me, Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore. Refrain

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• [Psa 17:9] Again, As Evening’s Shadow Falls

  Again, as evening’s shadow falls, We gather in these hallowed walls; And vesper hymn and vesper prayer Rise mingling on the holy air. May struggling hearts that seek release Here find the rest of God’s own peace; And, strengthened here by hymn and prayer, Lay down the burden and the care. O God, our Light! to Thee we bow; Within all shadows standest Thou; Give deeper calm than night can bring; Give sweeter songs than lips can sing. Life’s tumult we must meet again, We cannot at the shrine remain; But in the spirit’s secret cell May hymn and prayer forever dwell.

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