1. The L ORD answer you when you cry in distress; may Jacob’s God keep you, whose name you confess. May God send assistance from his holy place, and grant you from Zion support by his grace. [Sing to the Lord 20]

2. 2. May God keep in mind ev’ry sacrifice made, accept on the altar your offerings laid. And may he fulfil the desire of your heart – success to each one of your plans to impart.

3. 3. With joy we will shout when your victory’s won; we’ll lift up our banners in God’s name alone. And so may the L ORD hear your earnest request and answer your prayers as it seems to him best.

4. 4. Now truly I know that the L ORD from above protects his anointed in covenant love; from heav’n in his holiness G OD hears his cry, and saves by the pow’r of his right hand on high.

5. 5. In horses or chariots some trust for defence, but in our L ORD ’s name is our strong confidence. They’re brought to their knees, while in strength we arise. O L ORD, save the king! Hear and answer our cries! Sing to the Lord 20 Used with permission Text: Sing Psalms, © Psalmody Committee, Free Church of Scotland, 2003, alt. Tune: Welsh melody, c. 1600