Defend me, Lord, from shame (Felix Mendelssohn)

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Editor: Christoph Lahme (submitted 2009-07-07).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 29 kB    Copyright: CC BY-SA 3.0 Germany

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Title: Defend me Lord from shame (Psalm 31)
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Source of text: Psalm 31, metrical transformation by Nahum Tate (1652–1715).

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Liturgical music

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1840

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English text

1. Defend me, Lord, from shame,
for still I trust in Thee:
As just and righteous is Thy name,
from danger set me free.

Bow down Thy gracious ear,
and speedy succour send;
Do Thou my steadfast rock appear,
to shelter and defend.

2. Since Thou, when foes oppress,
my rock and fortress art,
To guide me forth from this distress,
Thy wanted help impart.

Release me from the snare,
which they have closely laid;
Since I, O God, my strength, repair
to Thee alone for aid.

3. To Thee, the God of truth,
my life, and all that's mine,
(For Thou preserv'dst me from my youth,)
I willingly resign.

All vain designs I hate
of those that trust in lies;
And still my soul in every state,
to God for succour flies.