Psalm 27

1. God is my light, my refuge, my salvation.  / Whom shall I fear? The LORD comes to my aid.  / He is my strength in all my tribulation.  / Of whom shall I then ever be afraid?  / When foes who seek my life close in on me,  / They all shall stumble and in anguish flee;  / And though their armies should in war draw near,  / I’ll put my trust in Him; I will not fear.

2. One thing have I desired of God as favor,  / That I may always in His temple dwell  / To view the beauty of the LORD my Savior  / And in His house to seek His holy will.  / For in the day of trouble and of strife  / He in His shelter will preserve my life.  / With in His tent He’ll keep me at His side;  / High on a rock He safety will pro vide.

3. My head shall I lift up now with rejoicing  / Above the hostile forces round about,  / And in His tent, my jubilation voicing,  / My sacrifice I’ll bring with joyful shouts.  / I will extol the steadfast love of God  / And with melodious hymns His mercy laud.  / O hear me, LORD, when I cry out to Thee;  / Show me Thy grace and favor, answer me! / William Helder, 1980