Lyrics
"Hendon" by Cesar Malan 1827
Show Your mercies, Lord, to me;
For my soul to You would flee.
From my trouble, refuge bring
In the shadow of Your wing,
In the shadow of Your wing.
I call out to God Most High,
Who works all His wise design.
He, from heaven, hearing me,
Saves me from the enemy,
Saves me from the enemy.
In the lion's den I wait;
They would slay me in their hate.
They destroy me with their words,
With their tongues as sharpened swords,
With their tongues as sharpened swords.
Let Your glory and Your worth,
Lord, be praised in all the earth.
Deadly snares all meant for me
Have consumed my enemy,
Have consumed my enemy.
Let my faithful heart, now sing
Praises to my God, my King!
Rise, my glory, harp and lyre,
Wake the dawn with morning fire,
Wake the dawn with morning fire!
Let a song of praise now rise;
How Thy mercies fill the skies!
Let this joyful song be raised
From the earth in grateful praise
From the earth in grateful praise.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: David Regier
When the storms of life feel overwhelming, Psalm 57 reminds us that our safest hiding place is found under the shadow of God's wings. We are invited not to run away in fear, but to run directly into the merciful presence of the Most High. Even in our deepest troubles, God is actively working out His perfect and wise design for our lives. As you sing today, rest in the assurance that the One who holds the universe is faithfully watching over you.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 57:1: “Have mercy on me, God, have mercy on me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until dangers pass away.”
- Psalm 91:4: “He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is a shield and a rampart.”
- Isaiah 46:10: “declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, ‘My counsel will stand, and I will do all my pleasure;’”