Had ov­er­whelmed our soul

The phrase "Had ov­er­whelmed our soul" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“Had ov­er­whelmed our soul”· 2 hymns found
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Without His help the wa­ters proud
The surg­ing flood, in proud­ly swell­ing roll,

Had ov­er­whelmed our soul

But, praised be God, the waves of wrath
Blest be the Lord, who made us not their prey;

Had Not the Lord Been Israel’s Help

Lyricist: The Psalter, 1912
Composer: César Malan (1787–1864)
Hymn 1

...Without His help the wa­ters proud

Had ov­er­whelmed our soul,

But, praised be God, the waves of wrath...

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Without His help the wa­ters proud

Had ov­er­whelmed our soul,

But, praised be God, the waves of wrath

Had Not the Lord Been Israel’s Help

Now Israel May Say

Lyricist: The Psalter, 1912
Composer: Genevan Psalter, 1551
Hymn 2

...The surg­ing flood, in proud­ly swell­ing roll,

Most sure­ly then had ov­er­whelmed our soul.

Blest be the Lord, who made us not their prey;...

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The surg­ing flood, in proud­ly swell­ing roll,

Most sure­ly then had ov­er­whelmed our soul.

Blest be the Lord, who made us not their prey;

Now Israel May Say

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