For ever blessed be the Lord
by Isaac Watts·1719·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Ps 144:1,2; Ps 55:18
1
For ever blessed be the Lord,
My Savior and my shield;
He sends his Spirit with his word,
To arm me for the field.
2
When sin and hell their force unite,
He makes my soul his care,
Instructs me to the heav'nly fight,
And guards me through the war.
3
A friend and helper so divine
Does my weak courage raise;
He makes the glorious vict'ry mine,
And his shall be the praise.