The Psalter ‎#317

317. God an All-Sufficeint Helper

1 O praise the Lord, for He is good;
Let all in heav'n above
And all His saints on earth proclaim
His everlasting love.
In my distress I called on God;
In grace He answered me,
Removed my bonds, enlarged my place,
From trouble set me free.

2 The Lord with me, I will not fear
Tho' human might appose;
The Lord my helper, I shall be
Triumphant o'er my foes.
No trust in men, or kings of men,
Can confidence afford,
But they are strong, and sure their trust,
Whose hope is in the Lord.

3 Tho' nations compass me about,
The swarming hosts of sin,
Yet in the Name of God the Lord
I shall the vict'ry win.
The Lord hath helped and kept me safe
When foes were fierce and strong;
The Lord my Saviour is become,
He is my strength and song.

4 Salvation'a joyful song is heard
Where'er the righteous dwell;
For them God's hand is strong to save
And doeth all things well.
I shall not die, but live and tell
The wonders of the Lord;
He hath not giv'n my soul to death,
But chastened and restored.

Text Information

• First Line: O praise the Lord, for He is good
• Title: God an All-Sufficeint Helper
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 118
• Topic: Afflictions: Comfort under; Assurance: Enjoyed; Character: Value of Good; Christ: Power of; Christ: The Saviour; Christians: Conflicts of; Christians: Conquerors; Christians: Persecuted and Sorrowing; Consecration and Dedication; Deliverance: from trouble; Enemies: Many and Mighty; Faith: Act of; Faith: Blessedness of; Faith: Walking by; Family; Fearlessness; God: Hearer of Prayer; Gospel: Fulness of; Gospel: Privileges of; Lord's Supper: The Hallel, the hymn of Jesus at institution of Supper; Mercy of God: Celebrated; Mercy of God: Everlasting; Praise: Calls to; Praise: For God's Mercy; Praise: For Spiritual Blessings; Praise: For Work of Redemption; Prayer: Answers to; Preservation; Royalty of Christ: Guarantee of Salvation; Salvation: Thanksgiving for; Temptation; Thanksgiving: Declared; Trust in God: Blessedness of; Worship: Call to; Worship: Family; Zeal: False

Tune Information

• Name: HEAVENLY FOLD
• Composer: William F. Sherwin
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major