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Text:O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author:Isaac Watts, 1674–1748
Tune:[O God, our help in ages past]
Composer:William Croft, 1677–1727

31. 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. Within 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. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be thou our guide while life shall last
And our eternal home.

Text Information
First Line: O God, our help in ages past
Title: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674–1748
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Faith; Hope; Restoration (1 more...)
Notes: "Included in the first LDS hymnbook, 1835."
Tune Information
Name: [O God, our help in ages past]
Composer: William Croft, 1677–1727
Incipit: 53651 17151 56457
Key: C Major



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