Lyrics
"Finlanda" by Jean Sibelius 1899
O LORD, my foes have risen up against me,
Proclaiming that there is no help in God.
But this I know: You are a Shield about me,
My Glory, and the Lifter of my head.
But this I know: You are a Shield about me,
My Glory, and the Lifter of my head.
I cry aloud to God who is Salvation.
I hear Him answer from His holy hill.
I sleep in peace, for God the LORD sustains me;
I will not fear, though thousands would assail.
I sleep in peace, for God the LORD sustains me;
I will not fear, though thousands would assail.
Arise, O LORD, my God Who does deliver;
Strike down my enemies as in the past,
For unto You, O LORD, belongs salvation.
May blessing on Your people ever rest.
For unto You, O LORD, belongs salvation.
May blessing on Your people ever rest.
The Son of Man, rejected and forsaken,
Suffered unjustly at the hands of men.
So let us arm ourselves with this same purpose—
Embrace His will, entrust our souls to Him.
So let us arm ourselves with this same purpose—
Embrace His will, entrust our souls to Him.
(Taken from Psalm 3, Isaiah 53:3; I Peter 3:18; 4:1,19)
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Dan Totten
When life feels overwhelming and voices of doubt surround us, Psalm 3 reminds us where our true security lies. We do not have to carry the weight of our struggles alone or hang our heads in defeat. Jesus is our faithful shield, surrounding us with grace and lifting our gaze back to His goodness. As you sing today, lay down your burdens and trust that the Lord who sustains your life will give you restful peace in every trial.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 3:1-3: “Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah. But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.”