A very present help in trouble
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
September 20th, 2005 at 2:38 pm
Is the Psalter very popular in churches over there, Ashley? I wish we used it in my church.
September 20th, 2005 at 3:15 pm
Well it is the only songbook for the Free Church (they have a new edition called “Sing Psalms”, probably available from the Banner I imagine) and sometimes we’ll sing a few modernised versions in our Church of Scotland congregation.
September 20th, 2005 at 6:06 pm
Sing Psalms is actually published by the Free Church.
I think the Psalter does get a bit more use in Scotland, which is a good thing.