Psalm 45 – Deus noster refugium

The church in persecution trusteth in the protection of God.

[1] Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden. [2] Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly. [3] Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea. [4] Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength. [5] The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most High hath sanctified his own tabernacle.

[6] God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early. [7] Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered his voice, the earth trembled. [8] The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector. [9] Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth, [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.

[11] Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth. [12] The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.