The Worshipbook ‎#388

388. God Is Our Strong Salvation

1 God is our strong salvation;
What foe have we to fear?
In darkness and temptation
Our light, our help, is near.
Though hosts encamp around us,
Firm to the fight we stand;
What terror can confound us,
With God at our right hand?

2 Place on the Lord reliance;
Have faith, with courage wait;
His truth be your affiance,
When faint and desolate.
His might your heart shall strengthen,
His love your joy increase;
Your days shall mercy lengthen;
The Lord will give you peace.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: God is our strong salvation
• Title: God Is Our Strong Salvation
• Paraphraser: James Montgomery (1822, alt. 1972)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 27:1-3
• Topic: Service for the Lord's Day: After Old Testament Lesson; Service for the Lord's Day: Conclusion of Worship; Acts of the Church: Confirmation; Acts of the Church: Witness to the Resurrection—Funeral

Tune Information

• Name: WEDLOCK
• Collector: Cecil J. Sharp (1918)
• Arranger: Richard D. Wetzel (1972)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: f minor
• Copyright: Melody from English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians; used by permission of Oxford University Press. ; Harmonization copyright 1972 by The Westminster Press.