Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #267a (1786) Lyrics: 1 Protect us, Lord, from fatal harm;
Behold our rising woes;
We trust alone the powerful arm,
To scatter all our foes.
2 Their tongue is like a poison'd dart,
Their thoughts are full of guile,
While rage and carnage swell their heart,
They wear a peaceful smile.
3 O God of grace, thy guardian care,
When foes without invade,
Or spread within a deeper snare,
Supplies our constant aid.
4 Let falsehood flee before thy face,
Thy heavenly truth extend,
And nations taste thy heavenly grace,
And all delusion end.
5 With daily bread the poor supply,
The cause of justice plead,
And be thy church exalted high,
With Christ the glorious head. Scripture: Psalm 140 Languages: English
Protect us, Lord, from fatal harm