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I love the Lord, for He heard my voice
He heard my cry for mercy
Because He turned His ear to me
I will call on Him as long as I live

The cords of death entangled me
The anguish of the grave came over me
I was overcome by distress and sorrow
And lost my way to follow

Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“Lord, save me!”, called with passion
The Lord is gracious and righteous
Our God is full of compassion

The Lord protects the unwary
When I was brought low, He saved me
Return to your rest, my soul
For the Lord has been good to you and to me

For You, Lord, have delivered me from death
My eyes from tears
My feet from stumbling
My heart from fears

That I may walk before the Lord
In the land of the living
That I may walk before the Lord
With thanksgiving

I trusted in the Lord when I said
“I am greatly afflicted”
In my alarm I said
“Everyone is a liar and addicted”

What shall I return to the Lord
for all His goodness to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation
And call on the name of the Lord for all to see

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
In the presence of all His people
Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His faithful servants according to His will

Truly I am your servant, Lord
I serve You just as my mother did
You have freed me from my chains
And I am not afraid

I will sacrifice a thank offering to You
And call on the name of the Lord
In the presence of all His people
I will fulfill my vows to the Lord

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
In the courts of the house of the Lord—
In your midst, Jerusalem
Praise the Lord