It is in my heart to praise thee, O my God;

let me never forget thee,

what thou hast been to me:

 

In the night, by thy presence in the

day of trial when I was beset in darkness,

when I was cast out as a wandering bird,

and when I was assaulted with strong temptations,

then thy presence in secret did preserve me,

and in a low estate I felt thee near me.

 

When the floods sought to sweep me away

Thou set a compass for them,

how far they should pass over;

 

When my way was through the sea,

and when I passed under the mountains

there was thou present with me;

 

When the weight of the hills was upon me

thou upheld me, else had I sunk

under the earth;

 

When I was as one altogether helpless,

when tribulation and anguish was upon me

day and night, and the earth

without foundation;

 

When I went on the way of wrath,

and passed by the gates of hell,

when all comforts stood afar off,

and he that is mine enemy had dominion;

when I was cast into the pit,

and was as one appointed to death;

when I was between the millstones,

and as one crushed with the weight

of his adversary,

 

As a father thou was with me

and the rock of thy presence.