KenH
Well-Known Member
A hymn written by Joseph Irons in Zion's Hymns. (in short meter)
Luke 11:21-22 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
"The Strong Man Dispossessed"
1. The strong man arm'd once held,
Possession of my heart;
False peace through all my powers prevail'd,
And death in every part.
2. Jesus, my God alone,
Could break the tyrant's chain;
He drove th' usurper from the throne,
Ne'er to return again.
3. He took his reigning power,
And armour both away;
And, from that soul-transforming hour,
Doth His own sceptre sway.
4. The stronger than the strong,
Is my protector now;
And I shall see His face ere long,
And in His presence bow.
Luke 11:21-22 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: but when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
"The Strong Man Dispossessed"
1. The strong man arm'd once held,
Possession of my heart;
False peace through all my powers prevail'd,
And death in every part.
2. Jesus, my God alone,
Could break the tyrant's chain;
He drove th' usurper from the throne,
Ne'er to return again.
3. He took his reigning power,
And armour both away;
And, from that soul-transforming hour,
Doth His own sceptre sway.
4. The stronger than the strong,
Is my protector now;
And I shall see His face ere long,
And in His presence bow.