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

241b. 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

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