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Deuteronomy 33:26, 29

I

With Isr’el’s God who can compare?
Or who like Isr’el happy are?
O people saved by the Lord,
He is thy shield and great reward!

II

Upheld by everlasting arms,
Thou art secured from foes and harms;
In vain their plots, and false their boasts.
Our refuge is the Lord of Hosts.

Where this text comes from

First published in Olney Hymns (1779). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1] [2] [3]

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Cite this poem

John Newton (1725–1807). “Deuteronomy 33:26, 29.” First published in Olney Hymns (1779). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/john-newton/deuteronomy-33-26-29/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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