Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America: being an improvement of the old version of the Psalms of David ; allowed by the reverend Synod of New York and Philad 241b. The Lord appears my helper now

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241a

Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America‎#241b

242a

Text:

Deliverance from a tumult

1 The Lord appears my helper now,
Nor is my faith afraid,
What all the sons of earth can do,
Since heav'n affords its aid.

2 'Tis safer, Lord, to hope in thee,
And have my God my friend,
Than trust in men of high degree,
And on their truth depend.

3 'Tis through the Lord my heart is strong,
In him my lips rejoice;
While his salvation is my song,
How cheerful is my voice!

4 Like angry bees they girt me round;
When God appears they fly;
So burning thorns, with crackling sound,
Make a fierce blaze and die.

5 Joy to the saints and peace belongs;
The Lord protects their days:
Let Israel tune immortal songs
To his almighty grace.

Text Information
First Line:	The Lord appears my helper now
Title:	Deliverance from a tumult
Meter:	Common Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1791
Scripture:	Psalm 118:6-15
Notes:	Now Public Domain. First part