O LORD, you give me light; you dispel my darkness.

The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right.

God was always with me then and gave me light as I walked through the darkness.

Now, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light which the LORD gives us!

Arise, Jerusalem, and shine like the sun; The glory of the LORD is shining on you!

Nations will be drawn to your light, And kings to the dawning of your new day.

But I will watch for the LORD; I will wait confidently for God, who will save me. My God will hear me.

Our enemies have no reason to gloat over us. We have fallen, but we will rise again. We are in darkness now, but the LORD will give us light.

But for you who obey me, my saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun's rays. You will be as free and happy as calves let out of a stall.

In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Through him God made all things; not one thing in all creation was made without him.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out.

Jesus spoke to the Pharisees again. "I am the light of the world," he said. "Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness."

The city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God shines on it, and the Lamb is its lamp.

There shall be no more night, and they will not need lamps or sunlight, because the Lord God will be their light, and they will rule as kings forever and ever.

Victory comes from the LORD --- may he bless his people.

The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.

He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.

He alone protects and saves me; he is my defender, and I shall never be defeated.

Praise the Lord, who carries our burdens day after day; he is the God who saves us.

Our God is a God who saves; he is the LORD, our Lord, who rescues us from death.

The LORD makes me powerful and strong; he has saved me.

Listen to the glad shouts of victory in the tents of God's people: "The LORD's mighty power has done it!

I praise you, LORD, because you heard me, because you have given me victory.

The LORD is my strong defender; he is the one who has saved me. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will sing about his greatness.

God is my savior; I will trust him and not be afraid. The LORD gives me power and strength; he is my savior.

Look up at the heavens; look at the earth! The heavens will disappear like smoke; the earth will wear out like old clothing, and all its people will die like flies. But the deliverance I bring will last forever; my victory will be final.

they will vanish like moth-eaten clothing! But the deliverance I bring will last forever; my victory will endure for all time."

Jerusalem rejoices because of what the LORD has done. She is like a bride dressed for her wedding. God has clothed her with salvation and victory.

With my own eyes I have seen your salvation,

The whole human race will see God's salvation!' "

They called out in a loud voice: "Salvation comes from our God, who sits on the throne, and from the Lamb!"

How I love you, LORD! You are my defender.

The LORD is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe.

The LORD lives! Praise my defender! Proclaim the greatness of the God who saves me.

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!

The LORD protects and defends me; I trust in him. He gives me help and makes me glad; I praise him with joyful songs.

The LORD protects his people; he defends and saves his chosen king.

You are my protector; why have you abandoned me? Why must I go on suffering from the cruelty of my enemies?

"They will say that only through me are victory and strength to be found; but all who hate me will suffer disgrace.

But his answer was: "My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak." I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me.

I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.

I trust in the LORD for safety. How foolish of you to say to me, "Fly away like a bird to the mountains,

God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths;

All day long my opponents attack me. There are so many who fight against me.

I trust in God and am not afraid; I praise him for what he has promised. What can a mere human being do to me?

The LORD is with me, I will not be afraid; what can anyone do to me?

"Why are you so frightened?" Jesus answered. "What little faith you have!" Then he got up and ordered the winds and the waves to stop, and there was a great calm.

In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Let us be bold, then, and say, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"