The phrase "and famine" resonates through 4 hymns, touching hearts across generations.
and famine
...With threatening frown Thy wrath declare;
But war and famine are Thy slaves,
Nor can destroy when mercy saves....
With threatening frown Thy wrath declare;
But war and famine are Thy slaves,
Nor can destroy when mercy saves.
...Ere to this our shore it come;
Plague and famine drive afar;
Fix securely peace at home....
Ere to this our shore it come;
Plague and famine drive afar;
Fix securely peace at home.
...Or points with death the fiery hail,
And famine waits the blast.
Crowns, realms, and worlds, His wrath incensed,...
Or points with death the fiery hail,
And famine waits the blast.
Crowns, realms, and worlds, His wrath incensed,
...Justly our God might give us up
To plague and famine and the sword;
Till towns and cities, rich and fair,...
Justly our God might give us up
To plague and famine and the sword;
Till towns and cities, rich and fair,
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