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As servants watch their master's hand,
Or maidens by their mistress stand,
So to the Lord our eyes we raise
Until His mercy He displays.
To Thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes
O, Thou enthroned above the skies
To Thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes
O, Thou enthroned above the skies
O, Lord our God, your mercy show
For man's contempt and scorn we know.
Reproach and shame your saints endure
From wicked men who dwell secure.
To Thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes
O, Thou enthroned above the skies
To Thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes
O, Thou enthroned above the skies
The nail pierced hands and bleeding side
Our guilt and shame now crucified.
Our savior sits at God's right hand
In His free mercy we will stand.
To Thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes
O, Thou enthroned above the skies
To Thee, O Lord, I lift my eyes
O, Thou enthroned above the skies
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Trust not in princes, nor in mortal man
He has not the power to save;
His plans are fleeting, all his thoughts perish
As he is laid in his grave, in his grave.
I will sing praises, O my soul, O my soul
I will sing praises, O my soul.
Blessed is he whose help is in God,
Maker of heaven and earth.
Blessed is he who hopes in the Lord;
His faithfulness ever endures, ever endures.
I will sing praises, O my soul, O my soul
I will sing praises, O my soul.
He will bring justice to the oppressed,
Prisoners He will set free.
The Lord watches over the widow and the orphan,
There is none too low He can't see, He can't see.
I will sing praises, O my soul, O my soul
I will sing praises, O my soul.
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Wait in silence, O my soul,
For I hope in God alone.
He's my rock and my salvation.
I will not be greatly shaken.
How long will foes attack and helpers fail?
The enemy delights in tearing down.
With their mouths they bless us,
Inwardly they curse us,
They delight in falsehood
But their hope is all in vain.
Wait in silence, O my soul,
For I hope in God alone.
He's my rock and my salvation.
I will not be greatly shaken.
The rich and poor alike will fade like smoke:
Together they are lighter than a breath.
Once my God has spoken,
Twice I heard Him say,
In His loving-kindness,
Mankind He will repay.
Wait in silence, O my soul,
For I hope in God alone.
He's my rock and my salvation.
I will not be greatly shaken.
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In my heart there is not pride,
Gracious Lord, search and see.
Without contempt I lift my eyes,
for I have put my hope in Thee.
Like a child at its mother's side
My soul is quiet, my spirits calm.
With no ambition or design
To gain the greatness of the earth,
Peace and contentment are mine
For in Thee I find my worth.
Israel, trust in the Lord your God
Now and forever, forevermore.
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Return, my restless heart, to Him
For He is always good.
See now, the blessings He pours out
Are more than you deserve.
Find now your rest, O my soul.
Find now your rest in God alone.
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