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William Cowper - Olney Hymn 4: Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord My Banner
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By whom was David taught 
To aim the deadly blow, 
When he Goliath fought, 
And laid the Gittite low? 
Nor sword nor spear the stripling took, 
But chose a pebble from the brook. 

`Twas Israel`s God and King 
Who sent him to the fight; 
Who gave him strength to sling, 
And skill to aim aright. 
Ye feeble saints, your strength endures, 
Because young David`s God is yours. 

Who order`d Gideon forth, 
To storm the invaders` camp. 
With arms of little worth, 
A pitcher and a lamp? 
The trumpets made his coming known 
And all the host was overthrown. 

Oh! I have seen the day, 
When with a single word, 
God helping me to say, 
"My trust is in the Lord," 
My soul hath quell`d a thousand foes 
Fearless of all that could oppose. 

But unbelief, self-will, 
Self-righteousness, and pride, 
How often do they steal 
My weapon from my side! 
Yet David`s Lord, and Gideon`s friend, 
Will help his servant to the end.
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