By A Collection of Hymns

      C.M. Psalm xl.
      1 DAY after day I sought the Lord,
      And waited patiently;
      Until he bent down from his throne,
      And hearkened to my cry.

      2 He drew me from the fearful pit,
      And from the miry clay;
      He placed my feet upon a rock,
      And led me in his way.

      3 He taught my soul a new-made song,
      A song of holy praise,
      All they who see these things, with fear
      Their hopes to God shall raise.

      4 Most blessed is the man whose hope
      Upon the Lord relies;
      Who follows not the proud, nor those
      That turn aside to lies.

      5 O Lord, what wonders hast thou wrought,
      All number far above!
      Thy thoughts to us-ward overflow
      With mercy, grace, and love. ==C.M. SECOND PART qqq

      6 SHOW forth thy mercy, gracious Lord;
      O take it not away!
      Thy loving kindness and thy truth,
      Let them be still my stay.

      7 For countless sorrows hem me round;
      And my iniquities
      So hold me fast, and drag me down,
      I cannot raise my eyes.

      8 My hairs in number they surpass;
      Hence is my heart dismayed;
      Vouchsafe, O Lord, to rescue me!
      O hasten to my aid.

      9 Let those who seek thee faithfully
      In peace and joy abide;
      Let those who love thy grace still say,
      "The Lord be magnified."

      10 Poor am I, and in need; yet God
      Care of my soul doth take.
      Thou art my help; my Saviour thou;
      Lord, no long tarrying make.