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 Yon ram shall yield his meaner life— Behold the victim there."

3 Once David seem'd Saul's certain prey; But hark! the foe's at hand; Saul turns his arms another way, To save th'invaded land.

4 When Jonah sunk beneath the wave He thought to rise no more; But God prepared a fish to save And bear him to the shore.

5 Bless'd proofs of power and grace divine That meet us in his word! May every deep-felt care of mine Be trusted with the Lord!

6 Wait for his seasonable aid, And though it tarry, wait: The promise may be long delay'd, But cannot come too late.

1 THOUGH troubles assail, And dangers affright, Though friends should all fail, And foes all unite; Yet one thing secures us, Whatever betide, The Scripture assures us The Lord will provide.

2 The birds without barn Or storehouse are fed; From them let us learn To trust for our bread: His saints what is fitting Shall ne'er be denied, So long as 'tis written, The Lord Will provide.