161. Dependence on God

1 My soul in silence waits for God,
My Saviour He has proved;
He only is my rock and tow'r;
I never shall be moved.

2 My enemies my ruin seek,
They plot with fraud and guile;
Deceitful, they pretend to bless,
But inwardly revile.

3 My soul, in silence wait for God;
He is my help approved,
He only is my rock and tow'r,
And I shall not be moved.

4 My honor is secure with God,
My Saviour He is known;
My refuge and my rock of strength
Are found in God alone.

5 On Him, ye people, evermore
Rely with confidence;
Before Him pour ye out your heart,
For God is our defense.

6 For surely men are helpers vain,
The high and the abased;
Yea, lighter than a breath are thy
When in the balance placed.

7 Trust not in harsh oppression's power
Nor in unrighteous gain;
If wealth increase, yet on your gold
Ye set your hearts in vain.

8 For God has spoken o'er and o'er,
And unto me has shown,
That saving power and lasting strength
Belong to Him alone.

9 Yea, loving-kindness evermore
Belongs to Thee, O Lord;
And Thou according to his work
Dost every man reward.

Text Information
First Line: My soul in silence wiats for God
Title: Dependence on God
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Afflictions: Deliverance from; Afflictions: Refuge in; Aspirations: For Christ (30 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SAWLEY
Composer: James Walch
Meter: C. M.
Key: B♭ Major



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