Hymnal: The Psalms of David #238a (1740) First Line: Firm and unmov'd are they Lyrics: 1 Firm and unmov'd are they
That rest their Souls on GOD;
Firm as the Mount where David dwelt,
Or where the Ark abode.
2 As Mountains stood to guard
The City's sacred Ground,
So GOD, and his Almighty Love
Embrace his Saints around.
3 What though the Father's Rod
Drop a chastising Stroke,
Yet, lest it wound their Souls too deep,
Its Fury shall be broke.
4 Deal gently, Lord, with those
Whose Faith and pious Fear,
Whose Hope, and Love, and ev'ry grace,
Proclaim their Hearts sincere.
5 Nor shall the Tyrant's Rage
Too long oppress the Saint;
The GOD of Isr'el will support
His Children, lest they faint.
6 But if our slavish Fear
Will chuse the Road to Hell,
We must expect our Portion there,
Where bolder Sinners dwell.
Topics: Afflicted moderated; Grace tried by afflictions Scripture: Psalm 125 Languages: English
The Saints Trial and Safety; or, moderated Afflictions