Psalm 54

W. W. J. Van Oene, 1972

1. O God, save Thou me by Thy Name,
   And by Thy power vindicate me.
   I am beset by those who hate me;
   Hear Thou my prayer: Thy help I claim.
   Against me haughty men did rise
   And ruthless foes are out to slay me:
   Be Thou my help to save and stay me;
   All fear of God those foes despise.
   
2. Behold, God is my Helper strong,
   He will sustain my life and hear me
   And will not let their sword come near me
   But will, in grace, my days prolong.
   Upon my foes will soon descend
   The evil which God will re pay them.
   LORD, in Thy faithfulness do slay them;
   Let all their schemes come to an end.
   
3. To Thee an off’ring I will bring,
   A freewill sacrifice to laud Thee;
   With songs of joy I will applaud Thee;
   Thy Name is good: to Thee I sing.
   For my Deliv’rer Thou hast been
   From all the trouble round about me
   And from my foes who hunt and flout me:
   Triumphantly their fall I’ve seen.