Psalm 27
1The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom then shall I fear? *
the LORD is the strength of my life;
of whom then shall I be afraid?
2When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *
it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who
stumbled and fell.
3Though an army should encamp against me, *
yet my heart shall not be afraid;
4And though war should rise up against me, *
yet will I put my trust in him.
5One thing have I asked of the LORD;
one thing I seek; *
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days
of my life;
6To behold the fair beauty of the LORD *
and to seek him in his temple.
7For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe
in his shelter; *
he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling
and set me high upon a rock.
8Even now he lifts up my head *
above my enemies round about me.
9Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation
with sounds of great gladness; *
I will sing and make music to the LORD.
10Hearken to my voice, O LORD, when I call; *
have mercy on me and answer me.
11You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” *
Your face, LORD, will I seek.
12Hide not your face from me, *
nor turn away your servant in displeasure.
13You have been my helper;
cast me not away; *
do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.
14Though my father and my mother forsake me, *
the LORD will sustain me.
15Show me your way, O LORD; *
lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.
16Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, *
for false witnesses have risen up against me,
and also those who speak malice.
17What if I had not believed
that I should see the goodness of the LORD *
in the land of the living!
18O tarry and await the LORD’S pleasure;
be strong, and he shall comfort your heart; *
wait patiently for the LORD.
Collect of the Day – Proper 27
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
