Psalm 86

1 Turn to me, LORD, hear my cry,

   for I poor and needy am.

2 Keep me safe is what I pray,

   for I'm steadfast in your way.

   Save your servant – you're my God,

   and I ever trust in you.

3 Mercy show to me, O Lord,

   for I cry to you each day.

4 Make your servant sing your song,

   for your presence Lord, I long.

5 Lord, you're good, keen to forgive;

   those who seek you know your love.

6 To my prayer, O LORD, give ear;

   give attention to my plea.

7 In my strife, to you I go,

   for you'll answer me I know.

8 There's no God like you, O Lord;
   none can make what you have made.

9   All the nations that you've made,

     Lord, will bow and honor you.

10 You are great, do wondrous things;

     you are God, yes, you alone.

11 God of grace teach me your way;

     I will walk on in your truth.

     Give to me a single heart

     so that I may fear your name.

12 Lord my God, I'll praise in truth,

     give you honor evermore.

13 For your love to me is great;

     you'll deliver from the grave.

14 God, the proud against me rise;

     ruthless men now seek my life:

     men without regard for you.

15 But, Lord, you're a God of grace,

     full of pity, patient too,

     loyal in your cov'nant love.

16 Turn to me and mercy show.

     To your servant give your strength;

     rescue me, your handmaid's son.

17 Show to me a sign for good,

     so my foes may see, be shamed,

     know that you, God, help and save.

A prayer of David.

 Tune: Rock of Ages