Psalm 26

 Can be sung to Aurelia "The Church's one Foundation"

1 O LORD, now vindicate me;

I've been made right with you,

And in the LORD I've trusted

With steady purpose true.

2 Probe me, O LORD, and test me;

Examine heart and mind.

3 My eyes are on your mercy;

your way of truth I find.

4 I gang not with pretenders,

Nor join deceitful men.

5 I hate wrong-doers' meetings;

I'll not join wicked men.

6 With washed and blameless hands, LORD,

your altar I'll draw near,

7 That I may with thanksgiving

your wondrous works declare.

8 O LORD, how much I cherish

Abiding in your home;

I love that chosen dwelling

Where you in glory come.

9 Sweep me not up with sinners;

Spare me from blood they spill,

10 Whose hands hide evil-doing,

Whose right hand bribes do fill.

11 That I may walk sincerely

The way you've set for me,

O do you now redeem me!

Be merciful to me!

12 My ransomed foot is standing

On smooth and even ground.

Within the congregation

The LORD's praise I will sound.