The Psalms of David ‎#XLVI

XLVI. God is our Refuge in Distress

1 GOD is our Refuge in Distress,
A present Help when Dangers press;
On him for Safety we reyl'd,
And in his Strength we will confide:
Tho' Earth were from her Centre tost,
And Mountains in the Ocean lost;
Or lofty Hills from their Abode,
Torn Piece-Meal by the roaring Flood.

2 Let angry Waves together roll'd,
Rage on with Fury uncontroul'd;
We will not fear, whilst we depend
On GOD, who is our constant Friend:
A gentler Stream that ever flows,
And Joy to all around bestows,
The City of our Lord shall fill,
The City where he's worship'd still.

3 God dwells in Sion, whose strong Tow'rs
Shall mock th'Assault of earthly Pow'rs,
And his Almighty Aid is nigh,
To those who on his Strength rely.
In Tumults when the Heathen rag'd,
And Kingdoms War against us wag'd,
In Thunders loud his Voice was heard,
And soon their Forces disappear'd.

Part II

4 The LORD of Hosts conducts our Arms,
Our Tow'r of Refuge in Alarms;
Our Fathers Guardian he hath been,
And we his tender Love have seen.
Come see what Pow'r he hath display'd,
His People ne'er shall be dismay'd;
For them he hath these Wonders wroght,
And on the Earth Destruction brought.

5 Abroad he hath his Vengeance hurl'd,
And aw'd to Peace the jarring World;
He doth destroy the Spear and Bow,
And into Flames their Chariots throw:
With Rev'rence be the LORD address'd;
The Earth her Sov'reign hath confess'd;
The Heathen shall his Pow'r obey,
And yield to his Almighty Sway.

6 The God of Hosts, conducts our Arms,
Our Tow'r of Refuge in Alarms,
Our Father's Guardian he hath been,
And we his wond'rous Love have seen.

Text Information

• First Line: God is our Refuge in Distress
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1767
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: Description of: Confidence of Believers in Dangers

Tune Information

• Name: [God is our refuge in distress]
• Key: g minor