For You Are Near

--by Laurie Dutton

I will say of the Lord, He is my strength He is my song.
I will exalt Him all day long.
He is my hiding place; I’ll rest in His unchanging grace.
I cannot help but sing His praise.

I will say to the Lord, You are my refuge, my fortress.
You alone are the One in Whom I trust.
You have sheltered my soul for You are faithful
And I won’t fear.
I will dwell in the shadow of Your wings
For You are near.

O bless the Lord my soul and all that is within me bless His name.
He daily benefits my soul.
He heals and He redeems;
He satisfies my longings with good things
I will remember all His deeds.

How could I ever run from You?
You have the very words of truth.
And so my heart cries out
To You, my living God!

I will say to the Lord, You are my refuge, my fortress.
You alone are the One in Whom I trust.
You have sheltered my soul for You are faithful
And I won’t fear.
I will dwell in the shadow of Your wings
For You are near.

My heart, my flesh may fail,
But You O God are strong forever.
You are my portion and my strength.
Your word, your deeds, your sweet benevolence to me is all I need.
I find my true delight in You.