Defeat and Triumphant Hope

Verse 1

O God, Thou hast rejected us, and hast afflicted sore; Thou hast been angry, but in grace O once again restore.

Verse 2

Lo, Thou hast torn and rent our land, Thy judgments dread appall; O hear her shattered strength before she totter to her fall.

Verse 3

Thro' ways of trial and distress Thy people Thou hast led, a bitter cup Thou givest us of misery and dread.

Verse 4

A glorious banner Thou hast giv'n to those who fear Thy Name, a banner to display abroad, and thus the truth proclaim.

Verse 5

That Thy beloved may be saved and from their foes set free, help with the might of Thy right hand, in mercy answer me.

Verse 6

God in His holiness hath said: "I will triumphant be, all heathen lands I claim as Mine, and they shall bow to Me."

Verse 7

Now, therefore, who will lead us on sin's strongholds to possess? No longer cast us off, O God, but give our hosts success.

Verse 8

Give Thou Thy help against the foe, for help of man is vain; through God we shall do valiantly, the victory He shall gain.