20. Now may the God of pow'r and grace

1 Now may the God of pow'r and grace
Attend His people's humble cry!
Jehovah hear when Isr'el prays,
And bring deliv'rance from on high.

2 The name of Jacob's God defends,
When buckler fail and brazen walls;
He from his sanctuary sends
Succour and strength when Zion calls.

3 Well he remembers all our sighs,
His love exceeds our best deserts'
His love excepts the sacrifice
Of humble groans and broken hearts.

4 In His salvation is our hope,
And in the name of Isr'el's God,
Our troops shall lift their banners up,
Our navies spread their flags abroad.

5 Some trust in horses train'd for war,
And some of chariots make their boasts:
Our surest expectations are
From thee, the Lord of heav'nly hosts.

6 O may the mem'ry of thy name
Inspire our armies for the fight!
Our foes shall fall and die with shame,
Or quit the field with coward flight.

7 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear,
Now let our hope be firm and strong,
Till Thy salvation shall appear,
And joy and triumph raise the song.

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First Line: Now may the God of pow'r and grace
Language: English
Publication Date: 1789
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