O Lord many are my foes
O Lord many rise against me
They say where is your God
They say God will not deliver you
Now arise O Lord deliver me from my foes
As You struck down Your enemies in days of long ago
Now arise O Lord deliver me from the dead
You have become my glory
You’re the lifter of my head
O Lord I lie down to sleep
The foe comes against me on every side
But I, I will have no fear
For You, You sustain me with Your right hand
You have become my glory
You’re the lifter of my head, my head
Song Meaning
Surrounded by foes, the singer asks the Lord for deliverance and calls him the lifter of the head. Even while sleeping, the singer trusts God’s sustaining care.
Biblical Message
Psalm 3:1–8 provides the song’s foes, lifted head, sleep, and prayer for rescue.
Reflection
Bring anxiety to God and rest in his sustaining presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “O Lord many are my foes”?
Surrounded by foes, the singer asks the Lord for deliverance and calls him the lifter of the head. Even while sleeping, the singer trusts God’s sustaining care.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 3:1–8 provides the song’s foes, lifted head, sleep, and prayer for rescue.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for a prayer in adversity or a service of trust.