“‘Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!
“‘They cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses!
“‘For He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry with good things!
“‘He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death. He brake their bands in sunder!
“‘For He commandeth and raiseth the stormy wind which lifteth up the waves!
“‘Oh, give thanks unto the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever!’”
Then the congregation rose, and every voice joined in their battle-hymn:
“A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing!
Our helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe,
His craft and power are great.
And armed with cruel hate,—
On earth is not his equal!”
