Our Sure Defense

Verse 1

Like Zion's steadfast mount are they Who in the Lord confide; Secure, immovable they stand, Forever to abide.

Verse 2

As round about Jerusalem The mountains give defense, Jehovah is His people's guard, Their lasting confidence.

Verse 3

No tyrant's scepter o'er the good Shall undisturbed abide, Lest righteous men, oppressed by wrong, To evil turn aside.

Verse 4

O Thou Jehovah, to the good Thy goodness now impart, Thy loving-kindness show to them That upright are in heart.

Verse 5

All those that turn from righteousness With wayward, wandering feet, With sinners God will lead them forth, The sinner's doom to meet.

Verse 6

O Thou Who art Thy people's shield, Their helper and their guide, Upon them let Thy grace and peace For evermore abide.