Lord, listen to a just cause,

Pay attention to my cry;

Erasing all of my flaws,

That is causing my to sigh.

Listen to me as I pray,

From my lips free of deceit;

I do promise to obey,

No longer having conceit.

From You give vindication,

Because you see what is right;

While giving salvation,

So that I may see the light.

For You have tested my heart,

You examined me at night;

Found the evil did depart,

Turning my darkness to light.

So, unto you I confess,

That I need the discipline;

No longer shall I transgress,

Or committing any sin.

Concerning what people do,

That from the Word of Your lips;

I always tried to be true,

Avoid violence that trips.

My steps are now on Your path,

My feet will no longer slip;

If You spare me from Your wrath,

So that I will never trip.

I call upon You my God,

And listen to what I say;

I will give honor and laud,

While I trust and obey.

Display wonders of Your love,

Shower upon me with Your grace;

For I seek refuge thereof,

Within You as my safe place.

A refuge in my Savior,

From those who rise up against;

Because of their behavior,

Causing me to become tensed.

Hide me deep under Your wing,

From evil that threatens me;

With a solace that will bring,

Blinds so that they cannot see.



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