1. The God of Bethel heard her cries,
2. Thou saved them in the trying hour;
He let his power be seen; He stopped the proud op-
Ministers and councils joined, And all stood ready
pressor's frown, And proved himself a king.
to retain That helpless church of thine.

3. Bethel surrounded by her foes,
But not yet in despair;
Christ heard her supplicating cries,
The God of Bethel heard.