Psalm 73
Words: The Psalter for Christian Worship, Michael Morgan
| Music: SMD | "Terra Beata" traditional English melody; arranged by Franklin Lawrence Sheppard, 1915 |
A Wisdom Psalm
The LORD is surely good
To those whose hearts are pure;
To those upright, who in God's sight
Are just, the path is sure.
But all along my way,
The tempter's charm I see;
LORD, cast aside ambitious pride,
And keep me true to Thee.
The proud with self are clothed,
And greed their will commands;
Vain hearts are rent with discontent
That God their praise demands.
As slaves they hold us fast,
And all goodwill oppress;
They use deceit for our defeat,
And wrong for righteousness.
I know my weakness, LORD,
The ease with which I fall;
At Thy right hand, I long to stand
And claim Thee LORD of all!
What hope have I in earth,
Or glory yet to be?
My flesh is frail, my heart may fail,
But not my love for Thee.
Words © 1999, Michael Morgan
Used by permission