135 - O Lord, I Love You, My Shield, My Tower - Trinity Hymnal #620

<p>This setting of Psalm 18 deals with deliverance from trouble, and more importantly, deliverance from death and sin in Jesus Christ&#39;s triumphant resurrection. Colin and Tyler discuss love for The Lord and seeking refuge in Him, what Psalm 18 says about His wrath, the fear of God (Proverbs 1:7), what it is like reading the Bible as one ages, the benefits of singing old hymns, and a children&#39;s movie.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Unfortunately, no recorded choral setting with the hymn lyrics is widely accessible. Colin reads the text over a piano setting and the original Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Text:</p> <p>O Lord, I Love You, My shield, My tow&#39;r, </p> <p>my stronghold, my rock, my saving pow&#39;r,</p> <p>I worship you! Bless your holy name!</p> <p>What unceasing praise your mercies claim!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Cords of death had bound my heart with fear;</p> <p>tidal waves of Satan crested near,</p> <p>&quot;God, my God,&quot; I cried, &quot;hear from your throne;</p> <p>save me from these depths, make mercy known!&quot;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Saving might brought answer, Lord Most High.</p> <p>Dark your path; your storm clouds swept the sky;</p> <p>lightning flashed, deep thunder spoke your word.</p> <p>Waters parted; death your summons heard.</p> <p><br></p> <p>You came down, almighty Lord, my stay,</p> <p>drew me up and drove my foes away.</p> <p>Your right hand put Satan&#39;s host to flight,</p> <p>then clasped me, embraced in your delight.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Now among all nations I would sing,</p> <p>praising our anointed Lord, our King.</p> <p>Hear His cry of triumph from the grave,</p> <p>see him leap the wall of death to save.</p> <p><br></p> <p>His the righteousness that claims reward,</p> <p>his the saving coming of the Lord.</p> <p>Hail him, Victor in that deadly strife:</p> <p>Jesus is our rock, our Prince of life.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Audio sampled in this episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p>&quot;620. O Lord, I Love You, My Shield, My Tower (Saint-Saens Tune), Trinity Hymnal&q