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Prayer and Hope of Victory

Isaac Watts • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 20

Verse 1

Now may the God of power and grace attend the people’s humble cry! Lord, you will hear your children pray, and bring deliverance from on high.

Verse 2

You well remember all our sighs; such love exceeds our deepest hurts; your love accepts the sacrifice of humble sighs and broken hearts.

Verse 3

Some trust in horses trained for war, and some of chariots make their boasts; our surest expectations are from you, the Lord of heavenly hosts.

Verse 4

You save us, Lord, from helpless fear; now let our hope be firm and strong, for your salvation will appear, and joy and triumph fill our song!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 20