Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#334a

334a. Who trusts in God, a strong abode

1 Who trusts in God, a strong abode
In heaven and earth possesses;
Who looks in love to Christ above,
No fear his heart oppresses.
In Thee alone, dear Lord, we own
Sweet hope and consolation;
Our shield from foes, our balm for woes,
Our great and sure salvation.

2 Though Satan's wrath beset our path
And worldly scorn assail us,
While Thou art near we will not fear;
Thy strength shall never fail us.
Thy rod and staff shall keep us safe,
And guide our steps for ever;
Nor shades of death, nor hell beneath,
Our souls from Thee shall sever.

3 In all the strife of mortal life
Our feet shall stand securely;
Temptation's hour shall lose its power,
For Thou shalt guard us surely.
O God, renew, with heavenly dew,
Our body, soul, and spirit,
Until we stand at Thy right hand,
Through Jesus' saving merit.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Who trusts in God, a strong abode
• Author (stanza 1): Joachim Magdeburg (1572)
• Author (stanzas 2 and 3): Joachim Magdeburg (1597)
• Translator: Benjamin Hall Kennedy (1863)
• Alterer: William Walsham How (1864)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Faith

Tune Information

• Name: BISHOPGARTH
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan (1897)
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D. Iambic
• Key: F Major