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“The Angel of the Lord encampeth
round about them that fear him, and
delivereth them.”
1
They that fear the Lord on high
Find a helper ever nigh!
God supports them with his hand;
Watchful angels near them stand!
2
While to heaven our feet are bound,
Evil spirits hover round;
Enemies, by night and day,
Strive to make our souls their prey!
3
With such foes, so strong and bold,
How can we the conflict hold?
Lord! do thou our heads defend!
Give us strength, and succour send!
4
All our enemies confound!
Let thy angels still surround!
Prone to fall, our refuge be!
May our faith be strong in thee!
5
O, our Omnipresent Friend!
Guide us, guard us, to the end!
And, at death, for Jesus' sake,
To thyself our spirits take!