The writer of this psalm praises God for responding mercifully to the cry of the suffering; in return, this individual offers to serve God faithfully.
I Love the Lord (Psalm 116)
Tune: Galway Shawl
Words: Kiran Young Wimberly © 2018
I love the Lord, who showed me mercy
Who heard my voice and heard my cry
Long as I live, I will call upon you
Because you’ve listened and saved my life
When the chains of death had tangled round me
When grief and suffering had weighed me down
Distress and sorrow had overcome me
I called my God to save my life
Lord you are gracious, full of compassion
When I was troubled you protected me
My soul may rest now in consolation
Because you’ve listened and turned to me
I love the Lord, who showed me mercy
Who heard my voice and heard my cry
Long as I live, I will call upon you
Because you’ve listened and saved my life
You have delivered me from death’s doorway
My eyes from tears and my heart from pain
You guide my footsteps, my feet from stumbling
I’ll walk beside you, long as I live
What shall I offer for all your goodness?
How shall I thank you for what you’ve done?
I’ll be your servant, I will be faithful
For you have freed me from all my chains
I love the Lord, who showed me mercy
Who heard my voice and heard my cry
Long as I live, I will call upon you
Because you’ve listened and saved my life
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