679 The Christain Life

1. Surely it is God who saves me;

trusting him, I shall not fear.

For the Lord defends and shields me

and his saving help is near.

So rejoice as you draw water

from salvation's living spring;

in the day of your deliverance

thank the Lord, his mercies sing.

2. Make his deeds known to the peoples;

tell out his exalted Name.

Praise the Lord, who has done great things;

all his works his might proclaim,

Zion, lift your voice in singing;

for with you has come to dwell,

in your very midst the great and

Holy One of Israel.

Words: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944); para. of The First Song of Isaiah Music: Thomas Merton, Ray W. Ursin (b. 1950)