Within the Shadow of Your Wings

1 O God, have mercy on me now; I rest my soul in you. 2 Within the shadow of your wings, I’ll hide till danger’s through. 3 I raise my cry to God Most High; who works his plans for He sends from heav’n and saves me from the foes who follow me. God sends his love and faithfulness, 4 while lions gather near. I lie among these rav’nous beasts, whose tongues are sharp as spears. Their teeth and tongues are fighting tools; O God, please intervene! 5 Exalt your name above the heavens, and let your light be seen! 6 They spread a net to trap my feet, and I bowed down in pain; but they have fallen in the pit they dug for me in vain. 7 My heart is steadfast, O my God; I’ll play the harp and sing. 8 Awake my soul with harp and lyre, and make the morning ring! 9 I’ll praise You, Lord, throughout the earth, and let the peoples know. I’ll sing of your extensive love in all the lands below. 10 Your love and faithfulness are great; they reach the highest skies. 11 Exalt your name above the heavens, and let your glory rise! – Albert Baxter, Portglenone Psalms