I have a light to guide me
Psalm 27

1 I have a light to guide me,

a Saviour ever near:

it is the Lord, my refuge,

so who should make me fear?

Though evil forces threaten

to tear my life apart,

they never will extinguish

the peace that’s in my heart.

2 I ask the Lord one favour,

my one desire and prayer:

to come into his presence

and see his beauty there.

And, safe within his shelter,

I’ll gladly lift my voice

in thanks to him, my helper,

who made my heart rejoice.

3 Lord, listen to me calling:

let me receive your grace;

my heart is stirred to seek you—

don’t turn away your face.

For even though my parents

should leave me all alone,

you, Lord, the God of comfort,

will take me as your own.

4 Through life, Lord, be my teacher

and lead me in your way;

when false accusers menace

be my defence, I pray.

Let everyone who seeks you

be patient, holding fast

until we see your justice

and love prevail at last!

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