African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#87

87. Unto the Hills Around

1 Unto the hills around do I lift up
My longing eyes;
O whence for me shall my salvation come,
From whence arise?
From God the Lord doth come my certain aid,
From God the Lord who heaven and earth hath made.

2 He will not suffer that thy foot be moved:
Safe shalt thou be.
No careless slumber shall His eyelids close,
Who keepeth thee.
Behold our God the Lord, He slumbereth ne'er,
Who keepeth Israel in His holy care.

3 Jehovah is Himself thy keeper true,
Thy changeless shade;
Jehovah thy defense on thy right hand
Himself hath made.
And thee no sun by day shall ever smite;
No moon shall harm thee in the silent night.

4 From every evil shall He keep thy soul,
From every sin;
Jehovah shall preserve thy going out,
Thy coming in.
Above thee watching, He whom we adore
Shall keep thee henceforth, yea, forevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: Unto the hills around do I lift up
• Title: Unto the Hills Around
• Author: John D. S. Campbell, 1845-1914
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 121
• Topic: God the Father: His Presence; God: Abiding Presence; Holy Scripture

Tune Information

• Name: SANDON
• Composer: Charles H. Purday, 1790-1885
• Meter: 10.4.10.4.10.10.
• Key: F Major or modal