This hymn encourages believers not to fear those who oppose them, as God is stronger and will avenge their wrongs. Though the enemies of faith seem powerful now, their triumph will only be brief. Believers are called to remain strong and leave their defense to God, who will arise and save them. As God's promises are true, no earthly or hellish forces will ultimately prevail against believers. God is with them and will mock their opponents from his throne, ensuring the victory of faith cannot fail.
This hymn encourages believers not to fear those who oppose them, as God is stronger and will avenge their wrongs. Though the enemies of faith seem powerful now, their triumph will only be brief. Believers are called to remain strong and leave their defense to God, who will arise and save them. As God's promises are true, no earthly or hellish forces will ultimately prevail against believers. God is with them and will mock their opponents from his throne, ensuring the victory of faith cannot fail.
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This hymn encourages believers not to fear those who oppose them, as God is stronger and will avenge their wrongs. Though the enemies of faith seem powerful now, their triumph will only be brief. Believers are called to remain strong and leave their defense to God, who will arise and save them. As God's promises are true, no earthly or hellish forces will ultimately prevail against believers. God is with them and will mock their opponents from his throne, ensuring the victory of faith cannot fail.
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Jacob Fabricius, the text of this hymn has also been attributed to King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Johann M. Altenburg.
Fear not, O little flock, the foe
Who madly seeks your overthrow; Dread not his rage and power; What though your courage sometimes faints? His seeming triumph o’er God’s saints Lasts but a little hour.
Fear not, be strong! your cause belongs
To Him Who can avenge your wrongs; Leave all to Him, your Lord; Though hidden yet from mortal eyes, Salvation shall for you arise; He girdeth on His sword!
As true as God’s own promise stands,
Not earth nor hell with all their bands Against us shall prevail; The Lord shall mock them from His throne; God is with us; we are His own; Our victory cannot fail!
Amen, Lord Jesus, grant our prayer!
Great Captain, now thine arm make bare; Thy church with strength defend; So shall thy saints and martyrs raise A joyful chorus to Thy praise, Through ages without end.