Edmund P. Clowney (1917-2005) taught practical theology and was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He wrote this adaptation of Psalm 18 in 1989 using a tune by the great French composer Camille Saint-Saëns.
It’s not a common hymn. Perhaps it’s completely new to you.
“I love you, O Lord, my strength.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Ps 18:1-2 ESV)
The text is still under copyright, but I think I can copy the first verse here to help our understanding.
- O Lord, I love you, my shield, my tow’r,
my stronghold, my rock, my saving pow’r,
I worship you! Bless your holy name!
What unceasing praise your mercies claim!