THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY HELP

The Lord is my salvation,

He is my light, alleluia!

The Lord is my Redeemer,

He is my light and salvation.

The Lord is my light and my help,

Whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life,

before whom shall I shrink?

When evil-doers draw near

to devour my flesh,

it is they, my enemies and foes,

who stumble and fall.

Though an army encamp against me

my heart would not fear;

though war break out against me,

even then would I trust.

O Lord, hear my voice when I call,

have mercy and answer,

Of you my heart has spoken,

“Seek his face”.

It is your face, O Lord, that I seek,

hide not your face.

Dismiss not your servant in anger;

You have been my help!

Do not abandon or forsake me.

O God, my help!

Though father and mother forsake me,

the Lord will receive me.

I am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness

in the land of the living.

Hope in him, hold firm and take heart,

hope in the Lord!