African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#61

61. O God, Our Help in Ages Past

1 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home!

2 Under the shadow of Thy throne
Still may we dwell secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.

3 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.

4 A thousand ages, in Thy sight,
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night,
Before the rising sun.

5 Time, like an ever rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.

6 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come;
Be thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O God, our help in ages past
• Title: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
• Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 90
• Topic: God the Father: Majesty and Power; God: Refuge; Holy Scripture; New Year; Opening
• Notes: Alternate tune: MAITLAND

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer (attributed to): William Croft, 1678-1727
• Meter: CM
• Key: G Major or modal