Psalm 61 (Petersham CMD)

1 O God, give ear unto my cry;unto my pray’r attend.2 From th’ utmost corner of the landmy cry to thee I’ll send.What time my heart is overwhelmed,and in perplexity,Do thou me lead unto the Rockthat higher is than I.3 For thou hast for my refuge beena shelter by thy pow’r;And for defense against my foesthou hast been a strong tow’r.4 Within thy tabernacle Ifor ever will abide;And under covert of thy wingswith confidence me hide.5 For thou the vows that I did make,O Lord my God, didst hear:Thou hast giv’n me the heritageof those thy name that fear.6 A life prolonged for many daysthou to the king shalt give;Like many generations bethe years which he shall live.7 He in God’s presence his abodefor evermore shall have:O do thou truth and mercy bothprepare, that may him save.8 And so will I perpetuallysing praise unto thy name;That having made my vows, I mayeach day perform the same.