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