1 How many are against me, Lord: how many fierce attacks rise up! They say 'God will not come to help' and people taunt, 'There is no hope.' 2 But you are round me, Lord, my shield; but you, my glory, lift my head! You hear me from your holy hill and answer when I cry aloud. 3 I go to rest, and sleep in peace I wake again; God keeps me safe: ten thousand shall not make me fear, for all their threats to take my life. 4 Arise, O Lord, to rescue me: arise and save me, O my God! You silence all my enemies till scorn and spite are all destroyed. 5 Your blessings, Father, grant to us; your help, O Saviour, still be ours: O Holy Spirit, fill our lives to God be glory, love, and praise!