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34. GOD OUR SAFETY. Psalm 91.

Who in the Most High's secret place doth dwell,

Beneath th' Almighty's shadow shall abide.

God is my refuge, where I safe may hide—

My fortress strong and inaccessible.

From thee the noisome plague he will repel,

And safe from fowler's snare, with skill applied;

Although a thousand fall down at thy side,

No evil shall approach thy house or cell.

His kind, protecting wings o'er thee shall spread;

His truth shall be to thee a brazen shield,

His promise stronger than a tow'r on high;

Of nightly terror be not then afraid,

Nor of the day's swift arrow: 'tis reveal'd,

Thy God, thy trust, shall lift thee to the sky!