Psalm 20
Words: Isaac Watts
Prayer and hope of victory. For a day of prayer in time of war.
1 Now may the God of power and grace
Attend his people�s humble cry!
Jehovah hears when Isr�el prays,
And brings deliverance from on high.
2 The name of Jacob�s God defends
Better than shields or brazen walls;
He from his sanctuary sends
Succor and strength, when Zion calls.
3 Well he remembers all our sighs,
His love exceeds our best deserts;
His love accepts the sacrifice
Of humble groans and broken hearts.
4 In his salvation is our hope,
And, in the name of Isr�el�s God,
Our troops shall lift their banners up,
Our navies spread their flags abroad.
5 Some trust in horses trained for war,
And some of chariots make their boasts:
Our surest expectations are
From thee, the Lord of heav�nly hosts.
6 [O may the memory of thy name
Inspire our armies for the fight!
Our foes shall fall and die with shame,
Or quit the field with shameful flight.]
7 Now save us, Lord, from slavish fear,
Now let our hopes be firm and strong,
Till the salvation shall appear,
And joy and triumph raise the song.
