Ancient and Modern ‎#584

584. All my hope on God is founded

1 All my hope on God is founded;
he doth still my trust renew.
Me through change and chance he guideth,
only good and only true.
God unknown,
he alone
calls my heart to be his own.

2 Human pride and earthly glory,
sword and crown betray his trust;
what with care and toil he buildeth,
tower and temple, fall to dust.
But God's power,
hour by hour,
is my temple and my tower.

3 God's great goodness aye endureth,
deep his wisdom, passing thought:
splendour, light, and life attend him,
beauty springeth out of naught.
Evermore
from his store
new-born worlds rise and adore.

4 Daily doth th' Almighty giver
bounteous gifts on us bestow;
his desire our soul delighteth,
pleasure leads us where we go.
Love doth stand
at his hand;
joy doth wait on his command.

5 Still from earth to God eternal
sacrifice of praise be done,
high above all praises praising
for the gift of Christ his Son.
Christ doth call
one and all:
ye who follow shall not fall.

Text Information

• First Line: All my hope on God is founded
• Author: Robert Seymour Bridges (1844-1930) (alt.)
• Author: Joachim Neander (1650-1680)
• Meter: 87 87 337
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Daniel 4:28-32
  ;
  1 Corinthians 1:18-25
  ;
  James 3:13-18
• Topic: Assurance; Change; Discipleship; God: Power of; Guidance; Hope; Other Saints and Festivals: Matthias the Apostle; Other Saints and Festivals: Thomas the Apostle; Proper 21: Year C; Proper 6: Year A; Providence; The Fourth Sunday before Advent: Year A; The Fourth Sunday before Lent: Year C
• Source: Based on Meine Hoffnung stehet feste, by Joachim Neander (1650-1680)

Tune Information

• Name: MICHAEL
• Composer: Herbert Norman Howells (1892-1983)
• Composer (descant): Stephen Farr
• Meter: 87 87 337
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © Chester Music and Novello & Co, 14-15 Berners Street, London W1T 3LJ UK Permission applied for.