| Song | If Our God Had Not Befriended |
| Content Description | “If Our God Had Not Befriended” is a reflective hymn celebrating God’s mercy, guidance, and faithful friendship. The hymn reminds believers that without God’s loving care, life’s challenges would be insurmountable. Centered on themes of divine support, gratitude, and trust, this worship song inspires confidence in God’s provision and presence in every circumstance. Often sung in congregational worship or personal devotion, it encourages believers to acknowledge and rely on God’s steadfast love. Read the lyrics of If Our God Had Not Befriended and be spiritually encouraged. |
| Album | Christian Hymnal – Series 2 |
| Genre | Praise & Worship |
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| Publisher / Copyrights | John Wesley’s Collection of Hymns |
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| Tags | hymn, worship, devotion, mercy, faith, guidance, gratitude, trust |
| Theme(s) | God’s Mercy, Friendship with God, Trust, Guidance, Gratitude |
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If Our God Had Not Befriended,
Now May Grateful Israel Say,
If The Lord Had Not Defended,
When With Foes We Stood At Bay,
Madly Raging,
Deeming Our Sad Lives Their Prey:
Then The Tide Of Vengeful Slaughters
O’er Us Had Been Seen To Roll,
And Their Pride, Like Angry Waters,
Had Engulfed Our Struggling Soul,
The Loud Waters,
Proud And Spurning All Control.
Praise To God, Whose Mercy-Token
Beamed To Still That Raging Sea:
Lo, The Snare Is Rent And Broken,
And Our Captive Souls Are Free!
Lord Of Glory,
Help Can Come Alone From Thee!



