Paul Inwood writes interesting tunes and this is one of them. It is a setting of Ps 16 but can be used generally. The first three verses have enough subtle differences to trick the assembly and the fourth is really different, so it requires some work to get the benefit of his delightful psalm, or resort will have to be made to a cantor.
AOV have an excerpt to listen to. This is a very slow version. This one is done very well.
This church shows how hard it is to keep together with this song.
Refrain: O Lord, you are the center of my life: I will always praise you, I will always serve you, I will always keep you in my sight. 1. Keep me safe, O God, I will take refuge in you. I say to the Lord, “You are my God. My happiness lies in you alone; my happiness lies in you alone.” Refrain 2. I will bless the Lord who give me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm. Refrain 3. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even in safety shall my body rest. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay. Refrain 4. You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand, at your right hand happiness forever. Refrain
© Paul Inwood 1985.