The Lord Our Protector 1 I look to the mountains; where will my help come from? 2 My help will come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3…

In Praise of Jerusalem# 1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the Lord’s house.” 2 And now we are here, standing inside the gates…

A Prayer for Mercy 1 Lord, I look up to you, up to heaven, where you rule. 2 As a servant depends on his master, as a maid depends on…

God the Protector of His People# 1 What if the Lord had not been on our side? Answer, O Israel! 2 “If the Lord had not been on our side…

The Security of God’s People 1 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken, never be moved. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,…

A Prayer for Deliverance 1 When the Lord brought us back to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! 2 How we laughed, how we sang for joy! Then the other…

In Praise of God’s Goodness# 1 If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it…

The Reward of Obedience to the Lord 1 Happy are those who obey the Lord, who live by his commands. 2 Your work will provide for your needs; you will…

A Prayer against Israel’s Enemies 1 Israel, tell us how your enemies have persecuted you ever since you were young. 2 “Ever since I was young, my enemies have persecuted…

A Prayer for Help 1 From the depths of my despair I call to you, Lord. 2 Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help! 3 If…