Psalm 141: O Lord, I Call to You, Please Hear Me
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A jazz Psalm is out of the sweet spot of many congregations, but this might be a good place to start. A one-note refrain is paired with straightforward metrical verses. If I were leading this in a congregation, I’d likely have them sing that simple eight-measure phrase only, leaving the verses to a soloist until it became familiar.
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words and music by Greg Scheer
based on Psalm 141
copyright December 2021
CCLI #7190963
OneLicense #213575
O let my prayer arise.
Let my prayer arise.
1. O Lord, I call to you, please hear me;
may my prayer like incense rise.
And may my lifted hands, imploring,
be to you a sacrifice.
Oh, sanctify my lips
to sing the praise you’re due.
Though evil offers fare so sweet,
my heart will feast on you.
2. I count it as abundant blessing
to receive a saint’s rebuke.
For if it keeps my feet from wandering,
I will gladly hear hard truth.
For evil will fall down,
its power overthrown,
and all its might will turn to dust
that’s plowed into the ground.
3. My eyes are fixed on you, my Savior.
My help comes from you alone.
In you alone I find my refuge;
guide me safely to my home.
For danger marks my way
and evil lies in wait.
I safely pass while they are snapped
within the traps they’ve made.
