Church Hymnal (Fifth Ed.) ‎#10a

10a. 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 our trust;
what with care and toil is builded,
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 the‿almighty giver
bounteous gifts on us bestow;
his desire oursoul 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
• German Title: Meine Hoffnung stehet feste
• Paraphraser: Robert Bridges (1844–1930) (altd.)
• Author: Joachim Neander (1650–80)
• Meter: 87 87 337
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Topic: God the Father, Creator: God's Guidance and Grace
• Copyright: © Oxford University Press from the Yattendon Hymnal.
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MICHAEL
• Composer: Herbert Howells (1892–1983)
• Meter: 87 87 337
• Incipit: 55354 32121 55354
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: © Novello & Co Ltd/Music Sales.