Lyrics
[Men] Unto Thee, O Lord,
[Women] Unto Thee, O Lord,
[Men] Do I lift up my soul
[Women] Do I lift up my soul
[Men] Unto Thee, O Lord,
[Women] Unto Thee, O Lord
[Men] Do I lift up my soul
[Women] Do I lift up my soul
[Altogether] O my God, I trust in Thee:
[Women] I trust in Thee
[Altogether] Let me not be ashamed,
Let not mine enemies triumph over me!
[Men] Yea, let none that wait
[Women] Yea, let none that wait,
[Men] On Thee be ashamed:
[Women] On Thee be ashamed
[Men] Yea, let none that wait
[Women] Yea, let none that wait
[Men] On Thee be ashamed:
[Women] On Thee be ashamed
[Altogether] O my God, I trust in Thee:
[Women] I trust in Thee
[Altogether] Let me not be ashamed,
Let not mine enemies triumph over me!
[Men] Show me Thy ways, O Lord
[Women] Show me Thy ways, O Lord
[Men] Teach me Thy paths.
[Women] Teach me Thy paths.
[Men] Show me Thy ways, O Lord
[Women] Show me Thy ways, O Lord
[Men] Teach me Thy paths.
[Women] Teach me Thy paths.
[Altogether] O my God, I trust in Thee:
[Women] I trust in Thee
[Altogether] Let me not be ashamed,
Let not mine enemies triumph over me!
[Men] Lead me in Thy truth,
[Women] Lead me in Thy truth,
[Men] And teach me.
[Women] And teach me
[Men] Lead me in Thy truth,
[Women] Lead me in Thy truth,
[Men] And teach me.
[Women] And teach me
[Altogether] O my God, I trust in Thee:
[Women] I trust in Thee
[Altogether] Let me not be ashamed,
Let not mine enemies triumph over me!
[Men] Remember not the sins,
[Women] Remember not the sins,
[Men] The sins of my youth,
[Women] The sins of my youth,
[Men] Remember not the sins,
[Women] Remember not the sins,
[Men] The sins of my youth,
[Women] The sins of my youth
[Altogether] O my God, I trust in Thee:
[Women] I trust in Thee
[Altogether] Let me not be ashamed,
Let not mine enemies triumph over me!
[Men] Good and upright is
[Women] Good and upright is
[Men] Upright is the Lord
[Women] Upright is the Lord
[Men] Good and upright is
[Women] Good and upright is
[Men] Upright is the Lord
[Women] Upright is the Lord
[Altogether] O my God, I trust in Thee:
[Women] I trust in Thee
[Altogether] Let me not be ashamed,
Let not mine enemies triumph over me!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: King James Version
When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, this gentle echo of Psalm 25 reminds us where to place our trust. Lifting our souls to God is an intentional act of surrender, handing over our anxieties, fears, and hopes into His gentle hands. As we sing these scripture words together, we are anchored in the assurance that our Lord is faithful and will never let us be put to shame. Today, invite your heart to rest completely in His loving presence.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 25:1: “To you, Yahweh, do I lift up my soul.”
- Psalm 25:2: “My God, I trust in you. Don’t let me be shamed. Don’t let my enemies triumph over me.”
- Psalm 121:1: “I lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from?”