my love be within your heart,
my Spirit will keep you safe all your days.
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord;
through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.
Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever,
that your truth is firmly established as the heavens.
My peace be upon you for ever,
my love be within your heart,
my Spirit will keep you safe all your days.
With my chosen one I have made a covenant;
I have sworn to David my servant:
I will establish your dynasty for ever
and set up your throne through all ages.
My peace be upon you for ever,
my love be within your heart,
my Spirit will keep you safe all your days.
The heavens proclaim your wonders, O Lord;
the assembly of your holy ones proclaims your truth.
For who in the skies can compare with the Lord
or who is like the Lord among the heav'nly beings?
My peace be upon you for ever,
my love be within your heart,
my Spirit will keep you safe all your days.
For yours is a mighty arm, O Lord;
your hand is strong, your right hand ready.
Justice and right are the pillars of your throne,
love and truth shall walk in your presence.
My peace be upon you for ever,
my love be within your heart,
my Spirit will keep you safe all your days.
O happy the people who acclaim such a king,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,
who find their joy every day in your name,
who make your justice the source of their bliss.
Psalm 89
Christopher Willcock