The Psalter ‎#352

352. Escape from Enemies

1 Had not the Lord been Israel's help
When angry foes assailed,
Had not the lord been on our side,
Our righteous cause had failed.

2 Without His help the waters proud
Had overwhelmed our soul,
But, praised be God, the waves or wrath
Are under His control.

3 We are escaped, as from the snare
A bird in safety flies;
The snare is broken and our souls
In liberty arise.

4 Our help is in the glorious Name,
The Name of matchless worth,
Of Him to Whom all pow'r belongs,
The Lord of heav'n and earth.

Text Information

• First Line: Had not the Lord been Israel's help
• Title: Escape from Enemies
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1912
• Scripture:
  Psalm 124
• Topic: Afflictions: Many and Severe; Afflictions: Refuge in; Church: Afflicted; Church: Security of; Church: Triumph of; Nature: Sinners Typified in; Preservation; Safety: Enjoyed; Thanksgiving: For God's Mercies

Tune Information

• Name: BOYNTON
• Composer: H. A. César Malan
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major