1 God guards the good with watchful eye,
His ear attentive to their cry;
Against the wicked sets His face,
From earth their memory to erase.
2 The righteous cry, Jehovah hears,
And rescues them from all their fears;
The Lord draws nigh to broken hearts,
To contrite spirits help imparts.
3 Afflictions on the good must fall,
But God will bring them safe through all;
From harmful stroke He will defend,
And sure and full deliverance send.
4 By evil are the evil slain,
The hope of sinful men is vain;
The wicked, who the righteous hate,
Their condemnation shall be great.
5 The Lord redemption will provide
For all who in His grace confide;
From condemnation they are clear
Who trust in Him with holy fear.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | God guards the good with watchful eye |
Title: | God Guards the Good with Watchful Eye |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1934 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | Prayer in Afflictions; Deliverance From Trouble; God the Hearer of Prayer(3 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | GERMANY |
Meter: | L. M. |
Key: | B♭ Major |
Source: | William Gardiner's Sacred Melodies, 1815 |