CCLXIX. GOD's Fidelity in moderating Temptations.

NOW let the Feeble all be strong,
And make Jehovah's Arm their Song:
His Shield is spread o'er ev'ry Saint,
And thus supported, who shall faint?

What tho' the Hosts of Hell engage
With mingled Cruelty and Rage?
A faithful GOD restrains their Hands,
And chains them down in Iron Bands.

Bound by his Word he will display
A Strength proportion'd to our Day;
And, when united Trials meet,
Will shew a Path of safe Retreat.

Thus far we prove that Promise good,
Which Jesus ratified with Blood:
Still is He gracious, wise, and just,
And still in him let Israel trust.