HYMN 477

(FE 503)
Tune: Jesu mo wa s’odo Re



1.  OH Lord we plead Thee spare us 

     In Thee all our trust repose

     Our souls speaketh unto God 

     Thou, and Thou alone is our God.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have no goodness 

               In Thee all our trust repose

               Surrender us not to our foes 

               Victory be ours home and abroad.


2.  Unto the saints here on earth 

     And unto the excellent

     In whom is all my delight 

     There in shall be for ever.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


3.  Their sorrows shall multiply 

     That hasten after other gods 

     Their blood offering I abhor 

     Nor their drink will I offer.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


4.  The Lord is all my portion 

     Inheritance of my cup

     Thou who main-tain-eth my lot

     Lest my foes make it corrupt.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


5.  The line is fallen on me

     Moreso on pleasant places

     Verily I can confirm

     Yea I have goodly heritage.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


6.  I will bless the Lord my God

     Who hath given me counsel

     My reins also, me instruct

     In the seasons of the night.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


7.  The Lord have I set before me 

     Through all stratas of my life

     For He is at my right hand

     I shall not forever be moved.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


8.  Therefore my heart is so glad 

     And my glory rejoiceth

     Thus my flesh also shall rest 

     In eternal hope and life.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


9.  Thou shan't leave my soul in hell 

     Neither in the grave beneath 

     Neither will Thine Holy One

     See corruption nor decay.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


10.  Thou will shew me path of life 

       Before Thee is fulness of joy 

       At Thy right hand plenty of joy

       And pleasures for ever more.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


11.  Protect the Band of Seraphim 
 
       And the Band of Cherubim 

      Those who worship Thee in truth 

      All over the universe.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have...


12.  Let’s offer praise to the Father 

       And praise also to the Son

      Let us praise the Holy Spirit

      The Eternal Trinity.

Chorus:  Beside Thee, we have no goodness 

               In Thee all our trust repose

               Surrender us not to our foes 

               Victory be ours home and abroad.  Amen