Religion
Proverbs 18:10: The name of the Lord is a strong tower, &c
From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 9 (1870)
Jesus, Thy name is my strong tower,
To which I still in danger run.
Thy name is Love, and Truth, and Power
To all Thy faithful people known:
Salvation in Thy name I find.
And leave the world and sin behind.
Less than Thy least of mercies I
A grain of faith from Thee receive,
And while I on Thy name rely.
Beyond the reach of hell I live:
My strength, the joy Thy smiles impart.
Thy peace doth garrison my heart.
To this stronghold whoever turn,
Within salvation's walls they dwell:
Their castle laughs a siege to scorn,
And from?ny tower impregnable
I mark the alien host beneath,
I mock the darts of liell and death.
The Truth determined to obey,
Contuniing steadfast in the Word,
I in my rock and fortress stay,
(My rock and fortress is the Lord, )
And feel my life secured above,
And rest in Thy almighty love.
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MLA
Wesley, Charles. “Proverbs 18:10: The name of the Lord is a strong tower, &c.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/3330/.
Chicago
Wesley, Charles. “Proverbs 18:10: The name of the Lord is a strong tower, &c.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wesley_c/3330/.
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