National Deliverances Ascribed to God

Verse 1

O Lord, our fathers oft have told, In our attentive ears, Thy wonders in their days perform'd, And in more ancient years.

Verse 2

’Twas not their courage, nor their sword, To them salvation gave; ’Twas not their number, nor their strength That did their country save.

Verse 3

But thy right hand, thy pow'rful arm; Whose succor they implor'd— Thy Providence protected those, Who thy great name ador'd.

Verse 4

As thee, their God, our fathers own'd, So thou art still our King; O therefore, as thou didst to them, To us deliv'rance bring.

Verse 5

To thee, the glory we'll ascribe, From whom salvation came; In God our shield we will rejoice, And ever bless thy name.