Delivered from Distress

"Today the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel" (1 Samuel 11:13).  "The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.  In my distress I called upon the LORD… He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me… Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation: and Thy right hand hath holden me up, and Thy gentleness hath made me great" (Psalm 18:5,6,17,35).  "Whoso hearkeneth unto Me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil" (Proverbs 1:33). 

In times of deepest tribulation,

When I was calling in distress,

The Lord extended His salvation

And lifted me with gentleness. 

God knew my enemy was strong,

Indeed, much stronger than I knew!

He turned my sorrow into song

As all my enemies withdrew. 

The Lord has given me His shield

And His right hand has held me up. 

He saved me on the battlefield,

For there He drank my judgment's cup.

You have delivered me, O Lord,

From hell's distress that drew so near!

Your grace alone could thus afford

To quiet me and calm my fear.