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 297a. For ever blessed be the Lord

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295b

Psalms, carefully suited to the Christian worship in the United States of America‎#297a

297b

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Assistance and victory in the spiritual warfare

297a. Assistance and victory in the spiritual warfare

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1 For ever blessed be the Lord,
My Saviour and my shield;
He sends his spirit with his word,
To arm me for the field.

2 When sin and hell their force unite,
He makes my soul his care,
Instructs me to the heav'nly fight,
And guards me through the war.

3 A friend and helper so divine,
My fainting hopes shall raise;
He makes the glorious vict'ry mine,
And his shall be the praise.

Text Information
First Line:	For ever blessed be the Lord
Title:	Assistance and victory in the spiritual warfare
Meter:	Common Metre
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1791
Scripture:	Psalm 144:1-2
Notes:	Now Public Domain. First part