Psalm 116

1. I love the LORD, the fount of life and grace; / He heard my voice, my cry and supplication, / Inclined His ear, gave strength and consolation; / In life, in death, my heart will seek His face. /

2. The cords of death held me in deep despair; / The terrors of the grave caused me to languish. / I suffered untold grief and bitter anguish; / In my distress I turned to God in prayer. /

3. I cried to Him, “Oh, I beseech Thee, LORD, / Preserve my life and prove Thyself my Savior!” / The LORD is just and He shows grace and favor; / In boundless mercy He fulfils His word. William Kuipers, 1931; rev.