Psalm 62

1 My soul in silence waits for God;

he's my salvation proved.

2 He is my stronghold and my rock;

I'll not be greatly moved.

 3 How long will you a man assail

and seek to make him fall

as though he were a tott'ring fence

or like a leaning wall?

4 They plot to bring his glory down;

in lies they take delight;

and while they bless him with their mouth,

they curse with inward spite.

5 My soul, in silence wait for God,

For he my hope has proved.

6 He's my salvation, stronghold, rock,

and I shall not be moved.

7 In God alone my glory is

and my salvation sure;

my rock of strength is found in God,

my refuge most secure.

8 On him, O people, ever more

rely with confidence;

pour out your heart before his face,

for God is our defense.

9 The sons of man are vanity,

the best of men a lie;

together in the balance they

are lighter than a sigh.

10 Then in oppression do not hope;

nor yet for plunder lust;

though power and force may seem to thrive,

in this build not your trust.

11 For truly God has spoken once;

he twice to me made known;

that strength and power belong to God

and unto him alone;

12 for so it is that sovereign grace

belongs to you, my Lord;

for you according to his work

do every man reward

Tune: St Flavian CM ("In Sweet Communion, Lord")

    or    Marlow CM  ("Am I a Soldier of the Cross")