(Exodus, xvii.15)
By whom was David taught
To aim the deadly blow,
When he Goliath fought,
And laid the Gittite low?
Nor sword nor spear the stripling took,
But chose a pebble from the brook.
'Twas Israel's God and King
Who sent him to the fight;
Who gave him strength to sling,
And skill to aim aright.
Ye feeble saints, your strength endures,
Because young David's God is yours.
Who order'd Gideon forth,
To storm the invaders' camp.
With arms of little worth,
A pitcher and a lamp?
The trumpets made his coming known
And all the host was overthrown.
Oh! I have seen the day,
When with a single word,
God helping me to say,
"My trust is in the Lord,"
My soul hath quell'd a thousand foes
Fearless of all that could oppose.
But unbelief, self-will,
Self-righteousness, and pride,
How often do they steal
My weapon from my side!
Yet David's Lord, and Gideon's friend,
Will help his servant to the end.
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Comments1Just read a poem by William Cowper and it truly touched my heart! 💖 You can feel the faith, hope and trust in God resounding from his words. It's like an echo of David's and Gideon's courage! Soo inspiring! In our daily struggles, that's an encouragement we really can use. "My trust is in the Lord," keeps replaying in my mind. if only we all had this amount of faith! 😊🙏 Also, it's reminder of how our flaws can get in the way of our faith. Really spoke to my heart today. Damn good poem! 👏👏