A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#549

549. David in the Cave

1 [When Jesse’s young son was honoured of God,
The stripling began to publish abroad
The love of Jehovah; his strength and his might;
Which brought down Goliath in Israel’s sight.

2 What joy in the land at once did appear!
Hosanna was sung to David, we hear;
But soon he was forced into Adullam’s cave,
And thousands pursued him his life to bereave.

3 To Adullam’s cave the wretched all run;
Which David must have, their captain become;
And thus he is furnished with men, to be sure,
But, O be astonished! they’re helpless and poor.]

4 In David I see a greater by far;
’Tis Jesus, ’tis he who saves from despair;
No sinner dejected that flees to the Lamb,
Shall e’er be neglected, for David’s his name.

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• First Line: When Jesse's young son was honour'd of God
• Title: David in the Cave
• Author: W. Gadsby
• Meter: 104th
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844
• Topic: Offices and Characters of Christ

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