THE LORD IS MY DEFENCE

 

MAY 6.
 
The Lord is my defence.
Psalm 94:22
 

SIN has stripped us of our righteousness,
  reduced us to a state of weakness, and
  left us exposed to innumerable dangers.
We are never safe for one moment if left to ourselves.
 
All the host of hell are opposed to us,
  and in league against us;
  they influence evil men,
  and sometimes make use of even good men to injure us.
 
Afflictions crowd our path, and
  every power of the body, and
  every power of the mind,
  may prove the inlet to something injurious.
 
Our dangers are numerous and great.
Our folly and weakness are even greater.
We need constant guidance and protection.
 
Where shall we find one able and
  willing to be friend us?
 
To whom shall we look for succour and safety?
 
Happy is the man who can say,
    “The Lord is my defence.”
 
But this is the privilege of every Christian.
 God is engaged for him.
 God is ever with him. 
 God will never leave him.
 
If God is our defence we need not fear,
  for he is omnipotent;
  we should not yield to doubt,
  for he is on it omnipresent;
  we shall rejoice and be glad,
  for protection is certain.
 
If in trouble,
  he will keep us from sinking;
  if exposed to the fiercest of temptation,
  he will preserve us from ruin.
 
On God alone will I depend,
His promises are true insure;
He will be my feeble soul defend,
And make me to the end endure.
 
James Smith 1849