339. Our God Is Our Salvation

7,6.
by P. Gerhardt
1
Our God is our salvation,
 
Our refuge in distress,
 
What earthly tribulation
 
Can shake our steadfast peace?
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)
“<<To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.>> God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.” (1 Thessalonians 3:3)
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3)
2
The ground of our profession
 
Is Jesus and His blood:
 
He gives us the possession
 
Of everlasting good.
3
We know no condemnation,
 
No law that speaks despair:
 
And Satan’s accusation,
 
With Christ, we need not fear.
4
For us there is provided
 
A city fair and new,
 
To it we shall be guided — 
 
Jerusalem’s in view;
5
Our portion there is lying,
 
A destined, heavenly lot;
 
And though we’re daily dying,
 
Our portion withers not.
6
The heart within us leapeth,
 
And cannot down be cast,
 
Since with our God it keepeth
 
Its never-ending feast.
7
The sun which, smiling, lights us,
 
Is Jesus Christ alone:
 
And what to song incites us,
 
Is heaven on earth begun.
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