Poems (Toke)/Psalm XLIII

by Emma Toke

PSALM XLIII.

UDGE me, O Lord, and plead my cause,
 On Thy strong arm will I rely;
Save me from those who hate Thy laws.
 Whose hearts from truth and mercy fly.

Thou art, O God, my strength and stay,
 Wilt Thou then cast me off again?
Wilt thou in this dark, stormy day,
 Leave my sad soul to sink in pain?

Oh! send to me Thy truth and light,
 To guide my steps in wisdom's way;
To point the path to scenes more bright,
 And lead me home at last to Thee.

Then, O my God! with joy and praise
 To Thy loved courts will I repair;
To Thee glad songs of triumph raise,
 And seek, O Lord, to meet Thee there.

Why art thou then cast down, my soul?
 Hope still, thou yet shalt praise thy Lord:
O'er thee His love shall cloudless roll,
 And peace and joy be thy reward.

E.