Be thou, Lord, my rock and fortress;
For thy name's sake, be my guide-
Thou shalt hide me in the secret
Of thy presence from man's pride.
Thou art God; my Lord, I trust thee-
Gladly, now, my worship take.
Make thy face to shine upon me:
Save me for thy mercies' sake.
Friend much closer than a brother,
In thy presence I am blessed.
I would feel thy gentle heartbeat-
Grant that on thee I may rest.
In the multitude within me
Of my thoughts, thy comforts, Lord,
Make my soul to be delighted
As it hungers for thy Word.
Holy whispers all around me
From thy Spirit softly blown
Touch me with a calm assurance-
I am chosen as thine own.
Lord, in life thou art beside me
And through death by thee I'll stand.
To thee, I commit my spirit,
For my times are in thy hand.