The Psalter ‎#354a

354a. Our Sure Defense

1 Like Zion's steadfast mount are they
Who in the Lord confide;
Secure, immovable they stand,
Forever to abide.

2 As round about Jerusalem
The mountains give defense,
Jehovah is His people's guard,
Their lasting confidence.

3 No tyrant's scepter o'er the good
Shall undisturbed abide,
Lest righteous men, oppressed by wrong,
To evil turn aside.

4 O Thou Jehovah, to the good
Thy goodness now impart,
Thy loving-kindness show to them
That upright are in heart.

5 All those that turn from righteousness
With wayward, wandering feet,
With sinners God will lead them forth,
The sinner's doom to meet.

6 O Thou Who art Thy people's shield,
Their helper and their guide,
Upon them let Thy grace and peace
For evermore abide.

Text Information

• First Line: Like Zion's steadfast mount are they
• Title: Our Sure Defense
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 125
• Topic: Afflictions: Promises for; Afflictions: Refuge in; Assurance: Declared; Backsliding; Character: Value of Good; Christ: Abiding with Believers; Christ: Preciousness of; Christians: Believers; Christians: Graces of; Church: Security of; Covenant: Promises; Faith: Act of; God: Our Guardian; Grace: Sovereign; Grace: Sustaining; Heart: Claimed of God; Heart: God the Strength of; Heart: Good, Perfect, Pure and Upright; Nature: An Emblem of Grace; Prayer: For Divine Favor; Prayer: Intercession in; Prayer: Promise to; Preservation; Protection: Unceasing; The Christian's Reward; The Righteous: Contrasted with the Wicked; The Righteous: Honor and Safety of; Safety: Assured; Steadfastness; Temptation; Trust in God: Blessedness of

Tune Information

• Name: BRADFORD
• Composer: Handel (arr.)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major