A New Version of the Psalms of David ‎#165

165. He that, the Highest's secret Place

1. He that, the Highest's secret Place,
His sure Retreat, has made.
Secure shall rest, from threat'ning Ills,
Beneath th' Almighty's Shade.
2. Of this Jehovah, I will say,
"He is my Refuge high,
"My strong Munition, and my God;
"On him I will rely.

3. Surely; he shall deliver thee,
Out of the Fowler's Snare;
And save thee, when the noisome Plague
Infests the vital Air.
4. His Feathers shall thee cover o'er.
His Wings Protection yield;
His never-failing Truth shall be
Thy Buckler, and thy Shield.

5. Thou shalt no nightly Terrors fear;
Nor Shafts that fly by Day:
6. No fatal Plague, that darkly walks;
Nor Noon's malignant Ray.
7. Thousands shall fall around thee slain;
Yet shall it not touch thee.
8. Thine Eyes shall only this behold,
And Sinners Portion see.

Second Part

9. Because my Refuge, God, Most-high,
Thy Dwelling thou hast made;
10. Therefore, no Ill shall thee befall,
Nor Plague thy House invade.
11. He'll charge his Angels, thee to keep,
In all thy Ways, from Harms,
12. They, lest a Stone offend thy Feet,
Shall bear thee in their Arms.

13. On th' Asp, and Lyon, thou shalt tread,
Fearless, when e'er ye meet;
The Lyon young, and Dragons fierce,
Shalt trample under Feet.
14. "Because his Love is fix'd on me,
"His Freedom I proclaim;
"I'11 set him high, from Dangers safe,
"For he hath known my Name.

15. "Whene'er he calls, I'll answer him;
"In Troubles I'll be nigh,
"To rescue him from ev'ry Ill;
"And raise his Honour high.
16. "With Length of Days, as best shall be,
"I'll satisfy his Soul;
"Then my Salvation to him shew,
"Where endless Pleasures rowl.

Text Information

• First Line: He that, the Highest's secret Place
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1752
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91

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