Church Book ‎#497

497. Now may the God of power and grace

1 Now may the God of power and grace
Attend His people's humble cry!
Jehovah hear when Israel prays,
And bring deliverance from on high!

2 The Name of Jacob's God defends
Better than shields or brazen walls;
He from His sanctuary sends
Succor and strength when Zion calls.

3 In His salvation is our hope,
And in the Name of Israel's God,
Our troops shall lift their banners up,
Our navies spread their flags abroad.

4 Some trust in horses trained for war,
And some of chariots make their boasts,
Our surest expectations are
From Thee, the Lord of heavenly hosts.

5 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear;
Now let our hope be firm and strong,
Till Thy salvation shall appear,
And joy and triumph raise the song.

Text Information

• First Line: Now may the God of power and grace
• Author: Watts (1719)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Psalm 20
• Topic: National: In War Time
• Notes: Alternate tune: #145 or #307

Tune Information

• Name: WOOLMER'S
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Composer from index: Rev. F. A. G. Ouseley, 1861