In the day of sore affliction

Verse 1

In the day of sore affliction, The Lord to thee attend, The name of Jacob's mighty God Thee mightily defend,

Verse 2

Send thee help from his holy place; From Sion strengthen thee.

Verse 3

Mind all thy gifts and sacrifice, Accepted let it be.

Verse 4

Grant thee according to thy heart, Thy counsel all fulfill.

Verse 5

We in thy perfect saving health Rejoice with shouting will. And in the name of our God we Our banners will erect. When as thy supplications all Jehovah shall effect.

Verse 6

Now know I that Jehovah doth Save his anointed dear: With saving strength of his right hand, From's holy heaven he'll hear.

Verse 7

In chariots some their confidence, And some in horses set: But of the Lord our God the name We never will forget.

Verse 8

So we arise and stand upright, They are brought down and fall.

Verse 9

Save Lord, and let the King us hear, When unto him we call.