Deus noster refugium.
The church in persecution trusteth in the protection of God.
45:1. Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden.
45:2. Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which
have found us exceedingly.
45:3. Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and
the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
45:4. Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled
with his strength.
45:5. The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most
High hath sanctified his own tabernacle.
45:6. God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help
it in the morning early.
45:7. Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered
his voice, the earth trembled.
45:8. The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.
45:9. Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath
done upon earth,
45:10. Making wars to cease even to the end of the earth. He shall
destroy the bow, and break the weapons: and the shield he shall burn in
the fire.
45:11. Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the
nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.
45:12. The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.