Rescue Me, O Lord – Psalm 31

Verse 1:

I come to you, O Lord, for refuge
In your righteousness, please rescue
Listen to my cry and come quickly
Be my rock and fortress, hold me tightly 

Chorus:

Rescue me, O Lord, from the hands of the enemy
Deliver me, from those who pursue me relentlessly
You are my strength, my salvation, my shield
In you, O Lord, my soul will yield 

Verse 2:

Into your hands, I commit my spirit
For you have redeemed me, I will inherit
Your unfailing love, so great and vast
You have saved me from the past 

Chorus:

Rescue me, O Lord, from the hands of the enemy
Deliver me, from those who pursue me relentlessly
You are my strength, my salvation, my shield
In you, O Lord, my soul will yield 

Verse 3:

I trust in you, my times are in your hands
Your faithfulness, my heart understands
Let your face shine on your servant
Save me in your unfailing love, so fervent 

Chorus:

Rescue me, O Lord, from the hands of the enemy
Deliver me, from those who pursue me relentlessly
You are my strength, my salvation, my shield
In you, O Lord, my soul will yield 

Bridge:

Oh, how great is your goodness
For those who take refuge in you, in wholeness
Blessed be the Lord, for he has shown me his love
In my distress, he heard my cry from above 

Chorus:

Rescue me, O Lord, from the hands of the enemy
Deliver me, from those who pursue me relentlessly
You are my strength, my salvation, my shield
In you, O Lord, my soul will yield