Religion
Psalm 35, Part 2: Another
From Versions and Paraphrases of Select Psalms · Osborn ed., vol. 8 (1870)
Help, O help. Thou Serpent-Bruiser!
Me Thy foe Strives to' o'erthrow,
Cast down the Accuser.
Jesu, if I have found favour
In Thy sight, Plead my right,
Show I'hyself my Saviour.
Fight with those that strive to' annoy me;
Earth and hell Both assail,
Seeking to destroy me.
With Thy shield my weakness cover,
Guard my head By Thine aid,
Till the storm is over.
Stop the rage of persecution,
With Thy spear, Lord, appear.
To my sins' confusion.
All the power of pride and passion
O control, Tell my soul
I am thy Salvation.
Then my soul shall bow before Thee,
Spread Thy praise, Sing Thy grace,
And with thanks adore Thee.
All my bones, my strength shall bless Thee,
All I am Shall proclaim
And with joy confess Thee.
9. Who shall with my Lord compare?
Who like Thee Can set free
From the fowler's snare?
Thou the needy dost deliver.
Thou the poor Dost secure
From the grand Deceiver,
Satan vexes them no longer;
Thou the prey Bear'st away.
Thou art still the stronger,
Saved, they rest from their, distresses,
Sin gives place To Thy grace,
Sin for ever ceases.
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Wesley, Charles. “Psalm 35, Part 2: Another.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/2099/.
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