Psalms 38 - A Penitent's Plea

Verse 1 O Lord, rebuke me not in wrath, Nor in Thy hot displeasure chasten me; Thine arrows pierce my inmost path, Thy hand upon my soul I see. No soundness in my flesh remains, Because of Thine afflicting rod; My bones cry out in weary pains, My spirit groans to Thee, my God. Chorus Lord, hear my cry, my penitent prayer, My sorrows rise, my foes draw near; Forsake me not, O God of grace, My strength, my hope, my hiding place. Verse 2 My guilt is like a heavy sea, A flood too great for me to bear; My foolish sins have wounded me, And filled my soul with deep despair. My heart is faint, my strength is spent, The light of joy from me has fled; My friends stand far, my foes relent, And seek to strike me down with dread. Chorus Lord, hear my cry, my penitent prayer, My sorrows rise, my foes draw near; Forsake me not, O God of grace, My strength, my hope, my hiding place. Verse 3 But I am like a man who hears, Whose mouth is closed in silent woe; I trust Thee, Lord, amidst my fears, To Thee my supplications flow. For in Thy mercy I confide, My steps are set before Thine eyes; O Lord, my God, to Thee I cried, Let not my soul be made their prize. Chorus Lord, hear my cry, my penitent prayer, My sorrows rise, my foes draw near; Forsake me not, O God of grace, My strength, my hope, my hiding place. Verse 4 Make haste to help me, Lord, I plead, Thou art my Savior and my King; From ev'ry sin and evil deed, O Lord, Thy full redemption bring. Though I am prone to fall and stray, My soul waits still for Thy release; Let not the wicked have their way, But speak my pardon and my peace. Final Chorus Lord, hear my cry, my penitent prayer, My sorrows rise, my foes draw near; Forsake me not, O God of grace, My strength, my hope, my hiding place. Amen. Closing Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.