William Cowper 8,6,8,6 JEHOVAH-JIREH, The saints should never be dismayed, Nor sink in hopeless fear; For when they least expect his aid, The Savior will appear. This Abraham found, he raised the knife, GOD saw, and said, "Forbear;" Yon ram shall yield his meaner life, Behold the victim there. Once David seemed Saul's certain prey, But hark! the foe's at hand; Saul turns his arms another way, To save th' invaded land. When Jonah sunk beneath the wave He thought to rise no more; But God prepared a fish to save, And bear him to the shore. Blest proofs of pow'r and grace divine, That meet us in his word! May every deep-felt care of mine Be trusted with the Lord. Wait for his seasonable aid, And though it tarry wait: The promise may be long-delayed, But cannot come too late. |