The Psalms of David ‎#30

30. Deliverance from Despair; or, Temptations overcome

1 Thee will I love, O Lord, my Strength,
My Rock, my Tow'r, my high Defence;
Thy mighty Arm shall be my Trust,
For I have found Salvation thence.

2 Death, and the Terrors of the Grave,
Stood round me with their dismal Shade;
While Floods of high Temptations rose,
And made my sinking Soul afraid.

3 I saw the op'ning Gates of Hell
With endless Pains and Sorrows there,
(Which none but they that feel can tell)
While I was hurry'd to despair.

4 In my Distress I call'd my GOD,
When I could scarce believe him mine;
He bow'd his Ear to my Complaint;
Then did his Grace appear divine.

5 [With Speed he flew to my Relief,
As on a Cherub's Wing he rode;
Awful and bright as Lightning shone
The Face of my Deliv'rer GOD.

6 Temptations fled at his Rebuke,
The Blast of his Almighty Breath;
He sent Salvation from on high,
And drew me from the Deeps of Death.]

7 Great were my Fears, my Foes were great,
Much was their Strength, and more their Rage;
But Christ, my Lord, is Conqu'ror still
In all the Wars that Devils wage.

8 My Song for ever shall record
That terrible, that joyful Hour;
And give the Glory to the Lord
Due to his Mercy and his Power.

Text Information

• First Line: Thee will I love, O Lord, my Strength
• Title: Deliverance from Despair; or, Temptations overcome
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 18:1-6
  ;
  Psalm 18:15-18
• Topic: Defense: and Salvation in God; Delight and Safety in Church; Deliverance: from despair; Deliverance: from Temptations; Enemies: overcome; Evidence: of Sincerity; Obedience: sincere; Praise: for Temptaions overcome; Praise: for victory in war; Psalm: for soldiers; Salvation: and triumph; Sincerity: proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations: overcome; Triumph: for salvation; Victory: over temporal enemies; Victory: over temptations; War: spiritual; War: victory

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