Psalm 4

Answer my call, oh Lord.

I need you. Yes, I need you.

I often may not heed you

But without you, I am nothing.

I need your grace, I need your loving.

Although I stop my ears to you

You answer me in my distress,

You cover me with righteousness.

Hear my cry yet again, I pray.

Ascend this throne and there please stay.

Take away myself and give me you.

May my anger be just and sinless.

May my sacrifices not be heartless.

Help me to trust in you, oh Lord.

Tie me to you with a strong, fast cord.

You are good, Lord, you are beautiful.

Let the light of your brilliant face

Shine upon me in this dark place.

You have given me joy beyond measure

And beyond the bounds of earthly pleasure.

In you, I am safe. In you, I find peace.

In peace, I can lie down and sleep.

In the darkness, my heart can leap.

For you alone protect me –

You make me dwell in safety.

You have put joy in my heart, oh Lord.