Perfect Peace
Dave Schuetze
Song of Trust in God’s Protection
26 On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
He sets up walls and ramparts for [a]security.
2 Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter,
The one that [b]remains faithful.
3 The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,
Because he trusts in You.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
For in [c]God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.
5 For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city;
He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
6 The foot will trample it,
The feet of the poor, the steps of the helpless.”
7 The way of the righteous is smooth;
O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.
8 Indeed, while following the way of Your judgments, Lord,
We have waited for You eagerly;
Your name, and remembering You, is the desire of our souls.
9 At night [d]my soul longs for You,
Indeed, [e]my spirit within me seeks You diligently;
For when the earth [f]experiences Your judgments,
The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
