The Psalter ‎#153

153. Heroic Faith

1 O God, be merciful to me,
For men no mercy show;
With constant warfare pressing me
They seek my overthrow.

2 When foes invade, I safely rest,
Confiding in thy word;
I will not dread what man can do,
My trust is in the Lord.

3 I take Thy vows upon me now,
O God, Who savest me;
the sacrifice of praise I bring
In gratitude to Thee.

4 My feet from falling and my soul
From death Thy hast restored,
And ever in the light of life
I walk before the Lord.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, be merciful to me
• Title: Heroic Faith
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 56
• Topic: Afflictions: Refuge in; Assurance: Declared; Christ: Providences of; Christians: Christ the Life of; Christians: Conflicts of; Christians: Conscious of Safety; Christians: Persecuted and Sorrowing; Christians: Pilgrims and Strangers; Comfort in Trials; Consecration and Dedication; Deliverance: from death; Enemies: Restrained; Faith: Act of; Faith: Walking by; Fearlessness; God: Hearer of Prayer; God: Our Refuge; Gospel: Gracious Fruit of; Safety: Assured; Sin: Salvation from; Temptation; Trust in God: Expression of; Vows; Walking with God; Christian Warfare; The Wicked: Persecuting Spirit of
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Selected stanzas

Tune Information

• Name: MASON'S CHANT
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.