Be merciful, for enemies surround me; All day they press their war against my life. Yet when I am afraid, I choose to trust You; No mortal hand can overturn Your word. You have counted every wandering, Gathered every tear I could not hide. They are written in Your book of mercy; God is for me, standing at my side. They twist my words and watch my steps for ruin, But You will turn them backward when I call. In God I praise the promise You have spoken; I will not fear what flesh can do at all. I will fulfill the vows my mouth has offered, And walk before You in the light of life.