O gracious Lord, be near me!
My soul cries out, 'How long?
When will you turn to hear me
and save your child from wrong?'

'How shall the voice you gave me
sing praises from the dead?
Return, O Lord, and save me;
in love lift up my head.'

I knew the fear of dying;
and sorrow filled my eyes;
but God who hears my crying,
in judgment will arise!