Psalm 18D

Erhalt uns, Herr L.M. (Joseph Klug’s Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1543; harm. Johann Sebastian Bach)

46 Blest be my rock, the LORD who lives!
My rock, my refuge and defense,
47 my savior who delivers me,
and will the wicked recompense.

48 For grace and mercy ever near,
for foes subdued and victories won,
49 all nations of the earth shall hear
my praise for what the LORD has done.

50 Great victories he gives his king:
his steadfast love will he outpour
on David, his anointed one,
and his descendants evermore.

– vv. 46-49 Psalter, 1912, alt.; v. 50 Trinity Psalter Hymnal, alt.