
Author: Harriet Auber; C. H. Spurgeon Hymnal: Psalms of Grace #127b (2022) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Vainly through the night the ranger Lyrics: 1 Vainly through the night the ranger
keeps his watch, lest foes alarm;
Still the city lies in danger,
but for God's protecting arm.
Vain were all our toil and labor,
did not God that labor bless;
Vain, without His grace and favor,
ev'ry talent we possess.
2 Vainer still the hope of heaven
that on human strength relies;
but to him shall help be given,
who in humble faith applies.
Seek we then the LORD's Anointed;
He shall grant us peace and rest:
Ne'er was suppliant disappointed,
who through Christ his prayer address'd. Scripture: Psalm 127 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
Vainly Through the Night