Strength from Sion Hill

The Twentieth Psalm
by John Davies

The Lord give ear to thee in thy distress,
And by they shield when troubles thee oppress,
And let his help come down from heaven for thee,
And strength from Sion hill imparted be;
Let him remember and accept withal
Thine offerings, and thy sacrifices all,
And of his bounty evermore fulfill
Thy heart's desire, and satisfy thy will.
But we will glory in our great God's name,
And joy in our salvation through the same,
And pray unto the Lord our God that he
The effect of all they prayers will grant to thee.
He now I know will hear, and help will bring,
With his strong hand to his anointed king;
On chariots some, on horses some rely,
But we invoke the name of God most high.
Those others are bowed down, and fall full low,
When we are risen and upright do go;
Save us O Lord of heaven, and hear us thence,
When we invoke thy name for our defence.