Contend, O God

by Stephen Pearson

Type:: Diatonic
Key:: F
Level:: Beginner
Posted by:: deleted

CONTEND, O GOD (PSALM 35)

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Contend, O God, with those who oppose me.
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Arise and vanquish my foe!
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Let loose Your spears against my pursuers,
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Salvation of   my soul!
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O    Lord, may those who
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Seek to destroy me—
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Lord, turn them back in dismay.
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Like chaff may they be scattered before
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You, and by You driven away.

Verse 2:
Then will my soul rejoice in You,
Lord God,
Then will my being proclaim:
"Who could be like You,
Lord and my Savior!"
My tongue shall praise Your name!
Arise, O God, and be my defender:
Be with me in this place.
May those who gloat and seek my
Destruction be clothed with shame
And disgrace.