orchidee

Presence Perceived

Tune: St Anne

(\'O God our help in ages past\')

Psalm 46 v.7-11

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The Lord of hosts He with us be

His presence constantly

And He sure strong our refuge be

Shall save from enemy

 

Come, behold the works of the Lord

He destroys battle sword

Makes desolations in the earth

Silences evil\'s mirth

 

He makes wars to cease to the end

Of the earth, and does tend

To enemy, breaks bow, cuts spear

They know His judgements near

 

He burns chariot in the fire

Weapons of war that mar

Know that He is God, here be still

He shall work His good will

 

He will be exalted among

Heathen, let praise be sung

In earth He will be exalted

Will be as He has said

 

[Repeat of Verse 1, as a Refrain in the Psalm]

The Lord of hosts He with us be

His presence constantly

And He sure strong our refuge be

Shall save from enemy