352. Escape from Enemies

1 Had not the Lord been Israel's help
When angry foes assailed,
Had not the lord been on our side,
Our righteous cause had failed.

2 Without His help the waters proud
Had overwhelmed our soul,
But, praised be God, the waves or wrath
Are under His control.

3 We are escaped, as from the snare
A bird in safety flies;
The snare is broken and our souls
In liberty arise.

4 Our help is in the glorious Name,
The Name of matchless worth,
Of Him to Whom all pow'r belongs,
The Lord of heav'n and earth.

Text Information
First Line: Had not the Lord been Israel's help
Title: Escape from Enemies
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Afflictions: Many and Severe; Afflictions: Refuge in; Church: Afflicted (6 more...)
Tune Information
Name: BOYNTON
Composer: H. A. César Malan
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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