Lyrics

1. Not a God Who Delights in Wickedness
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You are not a God who delights in wickedness
Evil cannot abide with You, it will wither and decay.
And You will tolerate insolence nor vileness
Allow me to return, and instruct me in Your way!
Hear my cry for help, my God, for to You I pray!

Chorus:
Goodness, You admire!
Goodness, You desire!
Goodness, You demand!
And goodness You dispense with Your generous hand

The arrogant cannot stand in Your presence
The liars test Your goodness and your patience
The greedy and the bloodthirsty You despise
The cruel among Your kings You will not eulogise
And of the jealous You will gouge the eyes

Chorus:

I enter Your House with reverence
I bow before Your will in deference
My enemies, oh Lord, are many
And their throat is an open grave
Do not hear them, Lord, not any:
I will return to You, true and brave!
Protect me, oh Lord, from their arrows by day
And from their intrigues by night!
Surround me, I pray,
With the shield of Your might!

Chorus:

May all who take refuge in You
Forever sing for sheer joy!