| Text: | O God, Our Help in Ages Past |
| Paraphraser: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 |
| Tune: | ST. ANNE |
| Composer (attributed to): | William Croft, 1678-1727 |
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 your throne
your saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is your arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting you are God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in your sight
are like an evening gone,
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 O God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
be now our guide while life shall last,
and our eternal home.
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | O God, our help in ages past |
| Title: | O God, Our Help in Ages Past |
| Paraphraser: | Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt.) |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Scripture: | |
| Topic: | Praise to God |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | ST. ANNE |
| Composer (attributed to): | William Croft, 1678-1727 |
| Meter: | C.M. |
| Key: | B♭ Major |