Poems (Follen)/The Fourth Psalm
THE FOURTH PSALM.
Great God of righteousness and love, Who oft hast heard my prayer, Again my heart would soar above; Receive the suppliant there!
I know the Lord hath set apart The soul that loves him well; O, may he guide my wandering heart, In holy love to dwell.
O, stand in awe before his face, And break his laws no more; Communing with your heart at night, Be still, and God adore.
Let righteousness like incense rise To Him all pure and just; He will accept this sacrifice: Then in his mercy trust!
There be who grope in darkest night, And, doubting, ask for good: O Lord! may thy celestial light Be in their souls renewed.
Thou art my life, my light, my joy; Thy mercies never cease: Beneath thine ever-waking eye I'll rest and sleep in peace.