The Psalms of David ‎#II.VIII

II.VIII. Hosanna, with a chearful Sound

1 Hosanna, with a chearful Sound,
To God's upholding Hand;
Ten Thousand Snares attend us round,
And yet secure we stand.

2 That was a most amazing Pow'r
That rais'd us with a Word,
And every Day, and every Hour,
We lean upon the Lord.

3 The Ev'ning rests our weary Head,
And Angels guard the Room,
We wake, and we admire the Bed
That was not made our Tomb.

4 The rising Morning can't assure
That we shall end the Day,
For Death stands ready at the Door
To seize our Lives away.

5 Our Breath is forfeited by Sin
To God's avenging Law;
We own thy Grace, immortal King,
In ev'ry Gasp we draw.

6 God is our Sun, whose daily Light
Our Joy and Safety brings;
Our feeble Flesh lies safe at Night
Beneath his shady Wings.

Text Information

• First Line: Hosanna, with a chearful Sound
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1769
• Topic: Evening and Morning Hymns; God: His Power and Goodness; God: Presence and Preserver of our Lives; Health preserved; Praise fro daily Protection and Preservation; Preservation of our Lives
• Notes: Public Domain.

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