1
Young David had a sweet relationship
With Jehovah, whom he loved.
David knew the Lord as his Shepherd
And His tender care from above.
With Jehovah, whom he loved.
David knew the Lord as his Shepherd
And His tender care from above.
Let's sing (Let's sing) and praise Jehovah!
He's so rich and marvelous!
"Thou art loving, ever so faithful!
O dear Lord, in Thee we trust!"
He's so rich and marvelous!
"Thou art loving, ever so faithful!
O dear Lord, in Thee we trust!"
2
The Lord "sought a man according to His heart,"
David, as Jesse's eighth son.
Even though "he was but a youth,"
He was God's anointed one.
David, as Jesse's eighth son.
Even though "he was but a youth,"
He was God's anointed one.
3
When David found himself in deep distress,
To Jehovah he would cry:
"O Jehovah, Thou art my refuge,
And my source of endless supply!"
To Jehovah he would cry:
"O Jehovah, Thou art my refuge,
And my source of endless supply!"
4
As David fought "the battles of Jehovah,"
God was his strength and shield,
And the rock of his salvation;
He called, "O Lord!" the vict'ry to wield!
God was his strength and shield,
And the rock of his salvation;
He called, "O Lord!" the vict'ry to wield!
5
The Lord appointed David as ruler,
Over God's people as king.
He would serve according to God's counsel,
Writing psalms that now we can sing.
Over God's people as king.
He would serve according to God's counsel,
Writing psalms that now we can sing.