I love the LORD because he heard my voice;

I love the LORD because he heard my voice; He listened when I cried to him for aid. I’ll call on him as long as I shall live, Because he turned to hear me when I prayed.

The cords of death gripped and entangled me, Upon me came the anguish of the grave; With grief and trouble I was overcome. Then on the name of God I called: “LORD, save!”

The LORD our God is kind and full of grace; Both righteous and compassionate is he. The LORD protects all those of childlike faith; When I was in great need, he rescued me.

Rest, O my soul; God has been good to you— For you, O LORD, have saved my soul from death, My feet from stumbling and my eyes from tears, That I may live for you while I have breath.

I trusted in the LORD, and then I spoke; I said in anguish: “I am sorely tried”. And in the very depths of my dismay, “All men are liars—every one!” I cried.

How can I thank the LORD for all he’s done? With gratitude salvation’s cup I’ll raise; I’ll call upon his name, and will fulfil My vows to him before his people’s face.

The LORD holds dear the death of all his saints. Hear me, O LORD! I am your servant true; I am your servant and your handmaid’s son, And from my chains I have been freed by you.

Thank-off’rings I will sacrifice to you And call upon the name of God the LORD. When all his people in assembly meet, With joy I will fulfil my solemn word.

Before his people I will keep my vows, Within the courts of our God’s holy place, Within the city of Jerusalem. Unto the LORD alone be all the praise!