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Jehovah, to My Prayer Give Ear

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 Jehovah, to my prayer give ear, Nor hide Thee from my cry; Attend my sad complaint, and hear My restless moan and sigh. My enemies lift up their voice, The violent oppress; To do me wrong my foes rejoice, And love my soul's distress. 2 Sore pained in heart I find no ease, Death's terrors fill my soul, Great fear and trembling on me seize, And horrors o'er me roll. O had I wings, I sigh and say, Like some swift dove to roam, Then would I hasten far away And find a peaceful home. 3 Lo, wandering far my rest should be In some lone desert waste; I from the stormy wind would flee, And to a shelter haste. O Lord, their malice recompense, Their wicked tongues confound, For in the city violence And bitter strife abound. 4 They walk her walls both night and day, Within all vices meet; Oppression, fraud, and crime hold sway, Nor leave the crowded street. No foreign foe provokes alarm, But enemies within; May God destroy their power to harm And recompense their sin. Scripture: Psalm 55 Used With Tune: VOX DILECTI

My Trust is in my heav'nly Friend

Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Appeal to God against persecutors; God his care of saints; Persecution Victory over and Deliverance from it; Persecutors punished; Defense in God; Deliverance from Temptations; Doubts and Fears suppressed; God our Defense and Salvation; Health prayed for; Morning Psalm; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Temptations support under them Lyrics: 1 My Trust is in my heav'nly Friend, My Hope in Thee, my GOD; Rise, and my helpless Life defend From those that seek my Blood. 2 With Insolence and Fury they My Soul in Pieces tear, As hungry Lions rend the Prey, When no Deliverer's near. 3 If I had e'er provok'd them first, Or once abus'd my Foe, Then let him tread my Life to Dust, And lay mine Honour low. 4 If there be Malice found in me, I know thy piercing Eyes; I should not dare appeal to Thee, Nor ask my GOD to rise. 5 Arise, my GOD, lift up thy Hand, Their Pride and Pow'r controul; Awake to Judgment, and command Deliv'rance for my Soul. Pause. 6 [Let Sinners, and their wicked Rage Be humbled to the Dust; Shall not the GOD of Truth engage To vindicate the Just? 7 He knows the Heart, he tries the Reigns, He will defend th' Upright: His sharpest Arrows he ordains Against the Sons of Spite. 8 For me their Malice digg'd a Pit, But there themselves are cast; My GOD makes all their Mischiefs light On their own Heads at last.] 9 That cruel persecuting Race Must feel his dreadful Sword: Awake my Soul, and praise the Grace And Justice of the Lord. Scripture: Psalm 7

Just are thy ways, and true thy word

Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Defense and Salvation in God; Delight in God; Deliverance from despair; Despair deliverance from it; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Intemperance punished; Obedience sincere; Psalm for soldiers; Saints Triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; War victory; War spiritual; Defense and Salvation in God; Delight in God; Deliverance from despair; Despair deliverance from it; Enemies overcome; Evidence of Sincerity; Intemperance punished; Obedience sincere; Psalm for soldiers; Saints Triumph; Sincerity proved and rewarded; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; War victory; War spiritual Lyrics: 1 Just are thy ways, and true thy word, Great Rock of my secure abode: Who is a God beside the Lord? Or where's a refuge like our God? 2 'Tis he that girds me with his might, Gives me his holy sword to wield; And while with sin and hell I fight, Spreads his salvation for my shield. 3 He lives, and blessings crown his reign, The God of my salvation lives, The dark designs of hell are vain; While heavenly peace my Father gives. 4 Before the scoffers of the age, I will exalt my Father's name, Nor tremble at their mighty rage, But meet reproach, and bear the shame. 5 To David and his royal seed Thy grace for ever shall extend; Thy love to saints in Christ their head, Knows not a limit, nor an end. Scripture: Psalm 18:30-31

A Morning Psalm

Appears in 51 hymnals Topics: Defense in God; Doubts and Fears suppressed; Morning psalm; Persecutors deliverance from them; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Defense in God; Doubts and Fears suppressed; Morning psalm; Persecutors deliverance from them; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome First Line: O Lord, how many are my foes Lyrics: 1 O Lord, how many are my foes, In this weak state of flesh and blood? My peace they daily discompose, But my defence and hope is God. 2 Tired with the burdens of the day, To thee I rais'd an evening cry: Thou heardst when I began to pray, And thine Almighty help was nigh. 3 Supported by thine heavenly aid I laid me down and slept secure; Not death should make my heart afraid, Though I should wake and rise no more. 4 But God sustain'd me all the night; Salvation doth to God belong: He rais'd my head to see the light, And makes his praise my morning song. Scripture: Psalm 3:8

To God My Earnest Voice I Raise

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 To God my earnest voice I raise, To God my voice imploring prays; Before His face my grief I show And tell my trouble and my woe. 2 When gloom and sorrow compass me, The path I take is known to Thee, And all the toils that foes do lay To snare Thy servant in his way. 3 All unprotected, lo, I stand, No friendly guardian at my hand, No place of flight or refuge near, And none to whom my soul is dear. 4 O Lord, my Savior, now to Thee, Without a hope besides, I flee, To Thee, my shelter from the strife, My portion in the land of life. 5 Be Thou my help when troubles throng, For I am weak and foes are strong; My captive soul from prison bring, And thankful praises I will sing. 6 The righteous then shall gather round To share the blessing I have found, Their hearts made glad because they see How richly God has dealt with me. Scripture: Psalm 142 Used With Tune: HAMBURG

Christian, Dost Thou See Them

Author: St. Andrew of Crete, 600-732; Rev. John M. Neale Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 305 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 Christian, dost thou see them On the holy ground, How the powers of darkness Compass thee around? Christian, up and smite them, Counting gain but loss; Smite them; Christ is with thee, Soldier of the cross. 2 Christian, dost thou feel them, How they work within, Striving, tempting, luring, Goading into sin? Christian, never tremble; Never be downcast; Gird thee for the battle, Watch and pray and fast. 3 Christian, dost thou hear them, How they speak thee fair: "Always fast and vigil? Always watch and prayer?" Christian, answer boldly, "While I breathe I pray!" Peace shall follow battle, Night shall end in day. Used With Tune: ST. ANDREW OF CRETE

Contrite Trust

Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Prayer For Deliverance from Enemies First Line: Lord, hear me in distress Lyrics: 1 Lord, hear me in distress, Regard my suppliant cry, And in Thy faithfulness And righteousness reply. In judgment do not cause Thy servant to be tried; Before Thy holy laws No man is justified. 2 The enemy has sought My soul in dust to tread; To darkness I am brought, Forgotten as the dead. My spirit, crushed with grief, Is sad and overborne; My heart finds no relief, But desolate I mourn. 3 Recalling former days And all Thy wondrous deeds, The mem'ry of Thy ways To hope and comfort leads. to Thee I stretch my hands, Let me not plead in vain; I wait as weary lands Wait for refreshing rain. 4 My failing spirit see, O Lord, to me make haste; Hide not Thy face from me, Lest bitter death I taste, O let the morn return, Let mercy light my day; For Thee in faith I yearn, O guide me in the way. 5 Lord, save me from my foe, To Thee for help I flee; Teach me Thy way to know, I have no God but Thee. By Thy good Spirit lead From trouble and distress, My erring feet shall tread The path of uprightness. 6 O Lord, for Thy Name's sake Revive my fainting heart; My soul from trouble take, For just and true Thou art. Remove my enemy, My cruel foe reward; In mercy rescue me Who am Thy servant, Lord. Scripture: Psalm 143 Used With Tune: BRADBURY

Now Israel May Say

Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 27 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies First Line: Now Israel may say, and that in truth Scripture: Psalm 124 Used With Tune: OLD 124TH

O Lord, Make Haste to Hear My Cry

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 O Lord, make haste to hear my cry, To Thee I call, on Thee rely; Incline to me a gracious ear, And, when I call, in mercy hear. 2 When in the morning unto Thee I lift my voice and bring my plea, Then let my prayer as incense rise To God enthroned above the skies. 3 When unto Thee I look and pray With lifted hands at close of day, Then as the evening sacrifice Let my request accepted rise. 4 Guard Thou my thoughts, I Thee implore, And of my lips O keep Thou the door; Nor leave my sinful heart to stray Where evil footsteps lead the way. 5 O righteous God, Thy chastisement, Though sent through foes, in love is sent; Though grievous, it will profit me, A healing ointment it shall be. 6 While wickedness my foes devise, To Thee my constant prayer shall rise; When their injustice is o'erthrown Mu gentleness shall still be shown. 7 Brought nigh to death and sore distressed, O Lord, my God, in Thee I rest; Forsake me not, I look to Thee, Let me Thy great salvation see. 8 Themselves entangled in their snare, Their own defeat my foes prepare; O keep me, Lord, nor let me fall, Protect and lead me safe through all. Scripture: Psalm 141 Used With Tune: QUEBEC (HESPERUS)

In Thee, O Lord, I Put My Trust

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust, I call upon Thy Name; O save me in Thy righteousness, Nor let me suffer shame. 2 Bow down Thy ear to my request, And swift deliverance send; Be Thou to me a rock of strength, A fortress to defend. 3 Since Thou my rock and fortress art, My Leader be, and Guide; From all temptation rescue me, Thou dost my strength abide. 4 To Thee my spirit I commend; Redemption is with Thee, O Thou Jehovah, God of truth, Who hast delivered me. 5 I hate all those that love the false, My trust is in the Lord; I will be glad, and joyfully Thy mercy will record. 6 For my affliction Thou hast seen, And known my many woes; Thou hast not let me be enslaved, But freed me from my foes. 7 Show mercy, Lord, to me distressed, And send my soul relief, My life is spent with bitterness, My strength consumed with grief. 8 I mourn and fail because of sin, Friends turn in dread away; Reproached am I and terrified, While foes conspire to slay. 9 But, Lord, in Thee is all my trust, Thou art my God, I cried; My life, my times are in Thy hand, I in Thy strength confide. 10 From all that persecute my soul Deliverance I crave; O smile upon Thy servant, Lord, And in Thy mercy save. 11 Let me not be ashamed, O Lord, I plead with Thee to save; But let the wicked be ashamed, And silent in the grave. 12 Yea, let their lips henceforth be mute Who words of falsehood seek, The lips which with contempt and pride Against the righteous speak. Scripture: Psalm 31 Used With Tune: NAOMI

How Great the Goodness Kept in Store

Meter: 8.8.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 How great the goodness kept in store For those who fear Thee and adore In meek humility. How great the deeds with mercy fraught Which openly Thy hand has wrought For those who trust in Thee, For those who trust in Thee. 2 Secured by Thy unfailing grace, In Thee they find a hiding-place When foes their plots devise; A sure retreat Thou wilt prepare, And keep them safely sheltered there, When strife of tongues shall rise, When strife of tongues shall rise. 3 Blest be the Lord, for He has showed, While giving me a safe abode, His love beyond compare; Although His face He seemed to hide, He ever heard me when I cried, And made my wants His care, And made my wants His care. 4 Ye saints, Jehovah love and serve, For He the faithful will preserve, And shield from men of pride; Be strong, and let your hearts be brave, All ye that wait for Him to save, In God the Lord confide, In God the Lord confide. Scripture: Psalm 31 Used With Tune: ARIEL

O God, Be Merciful to Me

Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 O God, be merciful to me, My soul for refuge comes to Thee; Beneath Thy wings I safe will stay, Until these troubles pass away. To God Most High shall rise my prayer, To God who makes my wants His care; From heaven He will salvation send, And me from every foe defend. 2 Great foes and fierce my soul alarm, Inflamed with rage and strong to harm, But God, from heaven His dwelling-place, Will rescue me with truth and grace. Be Thou, O God, exalted high, Yea, far above the starry sky, And let Thy glory be displayed O’er all the earth Thy hands have made. 3 My soul is grieved because my foes With treacherous plans my way enclose; But from the snares that they devise Their own undoing shall arise. My heart is steadfast, O my King, My heart is tuned Thy praise to sing; Awake, my soul, and swell the song, Let vibrant harp the notes prolong. 4 Yea, I will early wake and sing, A thankful hymn to Thee will bring, For unto heaven Thy mercies rise, Thy truth is lofty as the skies. Be Thou, O God, exalted high, Yea, far above the starry sky, And let Thy glory be displayed O’er all the earth Thy hands have made. Scripture: Psalm 57 Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER

The Lord I Will at all Times Bless

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Lyrics: 1 The Lord I will at all times bless, In praise my mouth employ; My soul shall in Jehovah boast The meek shall hear with joy. O magnify the Lord with me, Let us exalt His Name; When in distress on Him I called, He to my rescue came. 2 We looked to Him and light received, Ashamed we shall not be; Our humble cry Jehovah heard, From trouble set us free. The angel of the Lord encamps, Around about His own, Delivers them for all their foes, Lest they be overthrown. 3 O taste and see that God is good To all that seek His face; Yea, blest the man that trusts in Him, Confiding in His grace. O fear the Lord, all ye His saints; No want shall bring distress; The lions young may pine for food, The saints all good possess. Scripture: Psalm 34 Used With Tune: EUPHEMIA

Blest Be the God of Israel

Author: Dewey Westra Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.7.10.8.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Scripture: Luke 1:67-79 Used With Tune: BENEDICTUS Text Sources: Song of Zacharias

Doubts and Fears suppressed; or, God our Defence from Sin and Satan

Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Defense in God; Doubts and Fears suppressed; Morning psalm; Persecutors deliverance from them; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome; Defense in God; Doubts and Fears suppressed; Morning psalm; Persecutors deliverance from them; Satan subdued; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Temptations overcome First Line: My God, how many are my fears? Lyrics: 1 My God how many are my fears? How fast my foes increase? Conspiring my eternal death, They break my present peace. 2 Thy lying tempter would persuade There's no relief in heaven, And all my growing sins appear Too great to be forgiven. 3 But thou, my glory, and my strength, Shalt on the tempter tread, Shalt silence all my threatening guilt, And raise my drooping head. 4 [I cry'd, and from his holy hill He bow'd a listening ear; I call'd my Father, and my God, And he subdued my fear. 5 He shed soft slumbers on mine eyes, In spite of all my foes; I woke, and wonder'd at the grace That guarded my repose.] 6 What tho' the hosts of death and hell All arm'd against me stood; Terrors no more shall shake my soul; My refuge is my God. 7 Arise, O Lord, fulfill thy grace, While I thy glory sing; My God has broke the serpent's teeth, And death has lost his sting. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs, His arm alone can save; Blessings attend thy people here, And reach beyond the grave. Scripture: Psalm 3

Human Corruption

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies First Line: The God Who sits enthroned on high Lyrics: 1 The God Who sits enthroned on high The foolish in their heart deny; Not one does good; corrupt in tho't, Unrighteous works their hands have wrought. 2 From heav'n the Lord with searching eye Looked down the sons of men to try, To see if any understood And sought for God, the only good. 3 From righteousness they all depart, Corrupt are all, and vile in heart; yea, ev'ry man has evil done; Not one does good, not even one. 4 Has knowledge with the wicked failed, That they My people have assailed, That they delight in works of shame, And call not on Jehovah's Name? 5 Thy lowly servant they despise, Because he on the Lord relies; But they shall tremble yet in fear, For to the righteous God is near. 6 O that from Zion His abode Salvation were on us bestowed! When God His exiles shall restore, They shall in song His grace adore. Scripture: Psalm 14 Used With Tune: LAUDS

No Longer, Lord, Do Thou Despise Me

Author: Edward A. Collier Meter: 9.7.6.7.7.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies Scripture: Psalm 6 Used With Tune: PLEADING

God Our Guardian

Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Afflictions Deliverance from; Aspirations For Peace and Rest; Blessedness Of God's Chosen; Christ Providences of; Christians Conscious of Safety; Christians Persecuted and Sorrowing; Comfort in Trials; Election Divine; Enemies Many and Mighty; Enemies Will be Destroyed; Faith Act of; Faith Confidence of; God Hearer of Prayer; God Preserver; Morning Psalm; Praise For Temporal Mercies; Praise For Work of Redemption; Praise To God; Prayer confidence in; Prayer For Grace and Salvation; Prayer God Hears; Protection Only from God; Providence of God Over Saints; Retribution Inflicted; The Righteous Blessed; The Righteous Deliverances of; Safety Enjoyed; Salvation God's Gift; Salvation Prayers for; The Wicked Fate of; The Wicked Persecuting First Line: Lord, how my foes increase Refrain First Line: I lay and slept Scripture: Psalm 3 Used With Tune: [Lord, how my foes increase]

Our Source of Strength

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Enemies First Line: As Thou, O Lord, hast made me strong Lyrics: 1 As Thou, O Lord, hast made me strong To overcome my mighty foe, So now to fight against the wrong And conquer in Thy Name I go. 2 From strife Thou wilt deliver me, And make the nations own my sway; Strange peoples when my pow'r they see, Shall come with trembling and obey. 3 Jehovah lives, and blest is He, My rock, my refuge and defense, My Saviour Who delivers me, And will the wicked recompense. 4 For grace and mercy ever near, For foes subdued and victories won, All nations of the earth shall hear My praise for what the Lord has done. 5 To David, His anointed king, And to his sons upon his throne, The Lord will great salvation bring And ever make His mercy known. Scripture: Psalm 18 Used With Tune: MOZART