J. Montgomery, Tr.
CALL Jehovah thy salvation,
Rest beneath th’ Almighty’s shade,
In His secret habitation
Dwell and never be dismayed:
There no tumult shall alarm thee,
Thou shalt dread no hidden snare;
Guile nor violence can harm thee,
In eternal safeguard there.
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From the sword at noonday wasting,
From the noisome pestilence,
In the depth of midnight blasting,
God shall be thy sure defense:
He shall charge His angel legions
Watch and ward o’er thee to keep;
Though thou walk through lonesome regions,
Though in desert wilds thou sleep.
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Since with pure and firm affection,
Thou on God hast set thy love,
With the wings of His protection
He will shield thee from above:
Thou shalt call on Him in trouble,
He will hearken, He will save;
Here for grief reward the double,
Crown with life beyond the grave.