In This Fair Morning (Psalm 5)

words: Gary Hicks

copyright 2010 Gary L. Hicks

tune: Scottish folk song “Bunessan”

(“Morning Has Broken”)

In this fair morning, God, hear my whisper

Come to my rescue, Come as I call

Mercy I need, and mercy You offer

Here at Your altar, Father, I fall.

You take no joy in wicked endeavors

Surely with You no evil can dwell

Spread your protection over Your children

Give us Your favor, save us from hell.

Clear is Your voice and righteous Your pathway

When I am weak, your mercy is strong.

I can rejoice for You are my refuge

I can be glad for You are my song.

Great are blessings, Lord, they surround us

You are our shield, protecting us all.

Mercy we need, and mercy You offer

Here at Your altar, Father, we fall.