Verse 1 — Delight & Memory
My heart delighteth in the things of God,
my soul pondereth His mercies and His word.
My heart is carried away by all I’ve seen,
great things of God, His wonders I have heard.
Yet when I look upon my weakness, Lord,
I mourn because of sins that bind my way.
O wretched man that I become at times,
remember me, and teach my heart to pray.
Pre-Chorus — Self-Admonition
Awake, my soul, no longer droop in sin,
be firm, my heart, be steadfast, hope again.
Chorus — Confession of Trust
Nevertheless, I know in whom I’ve trusted;
O Lord, I have trusted Thee forever.
Thou hast been my support through all my days;
Thy arm has led me out of bondage’s weather.
When I cry, “O wretched man am I,”
Thy grace lifts up and breaks the tether.
Nevertheless, I know in whom I’ve trusted;
O Lord, I will trust in Thee forever.
Verse 2 — Enemies & Anger
Mine enemies round about me stir my wrath,
my brothers’ strife would turn my soul aside.
I’m encompassed ‘bout by weaknesses,
and when I would do good, my failings rise.
Yet God of Abraham, my Holy One,
deliver me, and cleanse my wounded mind.
Make sin to shake me at its very face,
and let Thy Spirit rule my heart and time.
Pre-Chorus — Self-Talk
Rejoice, O my heart, and give no place
no more for the enemy of thy soul.
Chorus — Confession of Trust
Nevertheless, I know in whom I’ve trusted;
O Lord, I have trusted Thee forever.
Thou hast been my support through all my days;
Thy arm has led me out of bondage’s weather.
When I cry, “O wretched man am I,”
Thy grace lifts up and breaks the tether.
Nevertheless, I know in whom I’ve trusted;
O Lord, I will trust in Thee forever.
Bridge — Supplication & Vow
O Lord, wilt Thou redeem my soul from hell?
Wilt Thou make me shake at the sight of sin?
Wilt Thou encircle me about with righteousness,
and shut the gates of sorrow, draw me in?
O let Thy way be plain before my face,
prepare the path that I should walk therein.
I will cry unto Thee, my rock and God;
yea, I will praise Thy name again and again.
Final Chorus — Vow of Praise
Nevertheless, I know in whom I’ve trusted;
O Lord, I have trusted Thee forever.
Thou hast carried me wings of the Spirit;
Thy covenant love will fail me never.
When I cry, “O wretched man am I,”
Thy mercy answers, “Live and remember.”
O Lord, I have trusted in Thee,
and I will trust in Thee forever.