The Psalms of David ‎#P144a

P144a. For ever blessed be the Lord

1 For ever blessed be the Lord,
My Saviour and my Shield;
He sends his Spirit with his Word,
To arm me for the Field.

2 When Sin and Hell their Force unite,
He makes my Soul his Care,
Instructs me to the heav'nly Fight,
And guards me through the War.

3 A Friend and Helper so divine
Does my weak Courage raise;
He makes the glorious Vict'ry mine,
And his shall be the Praise.

Text Information

• First Line: For ever blessed be the Lord
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 144:1-2
• Topic: Assistance from God; Blessings: of a nation; Frailty of Man; God: and Condescension of Christ; God: great and good; God: his sovereignty and goodness to man; Grace: above riches; Life and Riches: short and feeble; Nation's: prosperity; Spiritual Enemies overcome; Vanity of Man as mortal; Victory: over temptations; War: spiritual

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