Author: Christopher Idle, 1938- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #2 (1997) Lyrics: 1 How many are against me, Lord:
how many fierce attacks rise up!
They say, "God will not come to help,"
and people taunt, "There is no hope."
2 But you are round me, Lord, my shield,
but you, my glory, lift my head!
You hear me from your holy hill
and answer when I cry aloud.
3 I go to rest, and sleep in peace–
I wake again; God keeps me safe:
ten thousand shall not make me fear,
for all their threats to take my life.
4 Arise, O Lord, to rescue me:
arise and save me, O my God!
You silence all my enemies
till scorn and spite are all destroyed.
Topics: God Shelter / Shield; Lament; Metrical Psalms; Peace; Rescue ; Rest Scripture: Psalm 3 Languages: English Tune Title: ADON OLAM
How many are against me, Lord