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Psalm 116 O Thou, My Soul, Return in Peace
1. O thou, my soul, return in peace
To thine untroubled rest,
For thee the bounty of the Lord
Abundantly hath blest.
2. God did indeed redeem my soul
That else in death had slept;
God hath mine eyes from tears set free,
My feet from stumbling kept.
3. What shall I render to the Lord,
What shall my offering be,
For all the gracious benefits
God hath bestowed on me?
4. Salvation's cup my soul shall take
While to the Lord I pray,
And with God's people I will meet,
My thankful vows to pay.
5. Not lightly dost Thou, Lord, permit
Thy chosen saints to die;
From death Thou hast delivered me;
Thy servant, Lord, am I.
6. Within God's house, the house of prayer,
My soul shall bless the Lord,
And praises to God's holy name
Let all the saints accord.
WORDS: Stanzas 1-2, Murrayfield Psalms, 1950;
MUSIC: alt. Stanzas 3-6, The Psalter, 1912; alt.Hugh Wilson, c. 1800 Adapt. And Harm. Robert Smith, 1825
Scripture: Psalm 116
Theme: Psalms