Call Jehovah thy salvation

Call Jehovah thy salvation,
rest beneath the Almighty's shade.
in his secret habitation dwell,
and never be dismayed.

There no tumult shall alarm thee,
thou shalt dread no hidden snare.
guile nor violence can harm thee,
in eternal safeguard there.

God shall charge his angel legions
watch and ward over thee to keep.
though thou walk through hostile regions,
though in desert wilds thou sleep.

Since, with pure and firm affection,
thou on God hast set thy love,
with the wings of his protection,
he will shield thee from above.

Thou shalt call on him in trouble,
he will hearken, he will save.
here for grief reward thee double,
crown with life beyond the grave.

Words: James Montgomery, 1822

Music: Trust

Meter: 87 87

Website compiled by Steve Benner, 2000-2003.