Psalm 116

Helen Otte, 1980

1. I love the LORD, for he has heard my voice.
   He turned to me and heard my cry for mercy.
   Anguished by death and overcome by sorrow,
   I turned in my distress to God in prayer.
   
2. Our God is gracious, merciful, and just.
   He watches over all the simple-hearted.
   Rest, O my soul, and trust him for salvation.
   Remember all his goodness shown to you.
   
3. For you, O LORD, have saved my soul from death.
   You kept my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
   I kept my faith, though I was much afflicted.
   Dismayed, I said, “All people are untrue.”
   
4. How can I pay the LORD for all his gifts?
   I will lift up the cup of full salvation.
   I will fulfill my vows to God my Savior.
   With all his saints I’ll call upon his name.
   
5. Precious to God the dying of his saints.
   I am your faithful servant, freed from bondage.
   I’ll pay my vows and, with your people, thank you.
   Come to his house, O people, praise the LORD!