Verse 1
My griefs of heart abound,
Relieve my sore distress,
See my affliction and my pain
Forgive my sinfulness.

Verse 2
Consider Thou my foes,
So many and so bold,
For cruel is the hatred, Lord,
Which they against me hold.

Verse 3
Defend and keep my soul,
From foes deliver me,
And let me now be bro't to shame:
I put my trust in Thee.

Verse 4
Be truth and right my shield,
Because I wait for Thee;
Thy Church, O God, do Thou redeem
From all adversity.